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DX-U10_8[U]c&s.book Page 1 Friday, March 2, 2007 11:22 AM Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution–– (standby/on) button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily accessible. The button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the System is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red. • When the System is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off. The power can be remote controlled.
DX-U10_8[U]c&s.book Page 2 Friday, March 2, 2007 11:22 AM Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 1. Front: No obstructions and open spacing. 2. Sides/Top/Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. 3. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 1 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Introduction Playable Disc/File Types INFO COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO SUPER VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO About color system This System accommodates both NTSC and PAL system and can play back discs/files recorded in either system. To change the color system, see page 6. Note on Region Code DVD players and DVD Video have their own Region Code numbers. This System can play back only DVD Video with an appropriate Region Code number.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 2 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Precautions Contents Installation Connections.................................................................................... 3 Connecting a USB Mass Storage Class Device.......................... 6 Preparing the Remote Control .................................................... 6 Canceling the Demonstration...................................................... 6 Changing the Color System and Scanning Mode .......................
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 3 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Connections Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. • Connect VIDEO OUT directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT to a TV via a VCR may interfere with your viewing when playing back a copyprotected source. Connecting VIDEO OUT to an integrated TV/VCR system may interfere with your viewing. The illustration is CA-DXU10. ~ From the video input of TV/monitor See page 4.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 4 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM ~ TV/monitor ⁄ AM/FM antenna To assemble the AM loop antenna Composite video cord (supplied) S-Video cord (not supplied) Green Red Blue Component video cord (not supplied) • To select progressive scanning mode (see page 6), use COMPONENT jacks. • Connect the VIDEO jack, S-VIDEO jack, or COMPONENT jacks; whichever you want to use. • You can get better picture quality in the order of— Composite video ] S-video ] Component video.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 5 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM @ Speakers To connect the speaker cords 1Push 2Insert 3Release • When connecting the speaker cords, match their polarity with that of the speaker terminals: blue/red/green/white to (+) and black to (–). • The front and center speakers and subwoofer(s) are magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, it may cause color distortions. So, pay attention to the following when installing the speakers.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 6 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM ¤ Voltage selector (not applicable for Australian models) Canceling the Demonstration Use a screwdriver to rotate the voltage selector so that the voltage mark is pointing to the same voltage as where you are plugging in the unit. (See also the back cover page.) Main Unit ONLY 2 sec. DEMO OFF DEMO START To start the demonstration, select DEMO START.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 7 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Display Indication The indications on the display tell you a lot of things while you are operating the System. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display. 1 8 9 p 2 3 q w 4 e 1 Audio signal indicators • L/R/C/LS/RS/LFE: lights to indicate the incoming audio channel signals. • : lights to indicate the speakers from which sound is emitted.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 8 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Daily Operations—Playback In this manual, the operations using the remote control are mainly explained; however, you can use the buttons and controls on the main unit if they have the same (or similar) name and marks. ¥ Turn on the power. The STANDBY lamp on the main unit goes off. • Without pressing AUDIO, the System also turns on by pressing one of the source selecting buttons in the next step. ø Select the source.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 9 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM To tune in to a station Adjusting the Volume While FM or AM is selected... The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, and VOLUME MAX). Remote control: 1 sec. SLOW Main unit: Increases the frequency. AUDIO Decreases the frequency. Frequency starts changing on the display. When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the frequency search stops.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 10 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM 4 Store the station. To connect a USB mass storage class device ENTER /SET USB cable (not supplied) To tune in to a preset station 1 Select the band (FM or AM). FM/AM/AUX TUNER FM • Always set volume level to the minimum level when connecting or disconnecting the USB mass storage class device. • To disconnect the USB mass storage class device safely, turn off the System before disconnecting the device.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 11 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM To return to normal playback, press DVD/CD 3 or USB MEMORY 3. To select a disc DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 3 • For DivX files, each time you press the cursor 3 or 2, you can skip to a scene of 30 seconds or 5 minutes away depending on the DivX file. Playback starts. Remote ONLY To select a title/group While playing...
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 12 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM 7 For SVCD/VCD with PBC While playing a disc with PBC, “PBC” appears on the display instead of the playing time. When disc menu appears on the TV screen, select an item on the menu. Playback of the selected item starts. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 10 • To select a number, see “How to select a number” on page 8.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 13 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Daily Operations—Sound & Other Adjustments Adjusting the Speaker Output Level Remote Control Remote ONLY AUDIO TV AUDIO TV INFO You can adjust the speaker output level from –6 (dB) to +6 (dB). Initial setting: +4 (dB). • You can also use the setup menu to adjust the speaker output level (see page 39). • This function is not available when the surround mode is set to “STEREO” or Mic Mixing is activated. 1 Select the speaker you want to adjust.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 14 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Applying an Optimal Bass Sound Effect Creating Your Own Sound Modes —VARIO BASS —User Mode You can adjust bass sound characteristics to create a sound suitable for the playback source of your preference. You can adjust the preset Sound Modes to create your own Sound Modes which suit your taste. The changed settings can be stored as the USER1, USER2 and USER3 Modes. VARIO BASS AUTO OFF LITE.n.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 15 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Selecting the Surround Modes INFO • While Surround Mode is activated, lights up. indicator • For “DVD/CD” and “USB” (multi-channel software): SURROUND MODE AUTO DOLBY D/DTS/PPCM/LPCM*1 STEREO *1 Selectable Surround Mode varies depending on the software. *2 MOVIE (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie) and MUSIC (Dolby Pro Logic II Music) cannot be used for DivX file.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 16 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM To adjust the picture tone Setting the Clock 1 Select “USER1” or “USER2.” 2 Remote ONLY INFO Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use any timers except the Sleep Timer. • To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as required. • To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL. You can return to the previous step. • Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 15. Select a parameter you want to adjust.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 17 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Unique Video Disc/File Operations Selecting the Audio Track Remote Control TV AUDIO TV DVD/CD 3 AUDIO/MPX 7 SLOW/ SLOW / , , , , , ENTER/SET While playing DVD Video... Ex.: 1/3 AUDIO/MPX SUB TITLE PAGE INFO For DVD Video/DivX: While playing back a chapter/file containing audio languages, you can select the language to listen to.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 18 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Remote ONLY Selecting the Subtitle Language For DVD Video/DVD Audio/DivX: While playing back a chapter/file containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen. For DVD-VR: While playing, you can turn the subtitle on or off. For SVCD: While playing, SUB TITLE button functions even if no subtitles are recorded on the disc.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 19 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Playing Back Bonus Group Remote ONLY INFO For DVD Audio only: Some DVD Audio discs have a special group called “bonus group” whose contents are not open to the public. • To play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific “key number” (a kind of password) for the bonus group. The way of getting the key number depends on the disc. 1 Select the bonus group.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 20 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Advanced Playback Operations Programming the Playing Order Remote Control —Program Play AUDIO TV AUDIO Remote ONLY INFO You can arrange the playing order of the chapters/tracks/ files (up to 99) before you start playback. • Program Play cannot be used for files in a USB mass storage class device, Video files/JPEG files on a disc and DVD-VR. TV 1 Before starting playback, activate Program Play.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 21 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM To skip: PREV To pause: NEXT To stop*: Playing at Random—Random Play Remote ONLY You can play the contents of all the loaded discs at random. • Random Play cannot be used for files in a USB mass storage class device, Video files/JPEG file on a disc, DVD-VR and some DVDs. FM /PLAY MODE To release, press DVD/CD 3. 1 Before starting playback, activate Random Play. * Resume does not work for Program Play.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 22 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play Remote ONLY • For Program Play: While playing or before playback... You can repeat playback. • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 23. Not applicable for AV files and JPEG file.) • For Video file/JPEG file and DVD-VR, see page 28. • The indicator(s) lights on the display as follows to indicate the current repeat mode. P1 Repeats the current chapter/track/file/step.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 23 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM On-Screen Operations On-screen Bar Information Remote control You can check the playback information and use some functions through the on-screen bar. (Not applicable for Audio file and JPEG file.) AUDIO TV AUDIO On-screen bars DVD Video USB MEMORY 3 1 TV DVD/CD 3 PG PL DVD-VIDEO TIME 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 10 CHAP. 1/3 1 1/3 1/1 2 DVD-AUDIO LPCM 3/2.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 24 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM 1 Disc type/source type Operations Using the 2 Playback information Indication Meanings On-screen Bar Dolby D/DTS/ PPCM/LPCM Audio format 3/2.1 ch/ 2/0.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 25 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM To change the time information 4 Select the repeat mode you want. You can change the time information in the on-screen bar and the display window on the main unit. ALL Repeats all discs or all programmed tracks. 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. A-B Repeats a desired portion (see below). TITLE Repeats the current title. GROUP Repeats the current group. DISC Repeats the disc (except for DVD).
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 26 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Chapter/Track Search 6 Select the end point (B). A-B Repeat starts. The selected portion plays repeatedly. ENTER /SET To cancel A-B Repeat, repeat steps 1 to 3, and select “OFF” in step 4. Time Search 1 While playing a disc (without PBC for SVCD/VCD), display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. • All disc except DVD: Time Search can be used before starting playback. 2 Select . 3 Display the pop-up window. TIME TIME Dolby D 3/2.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 27 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Control screen for AV files/JPEG files Operations Using the Control Screen Remote ONLY For DVD-VR, AV files and JPEG files: You can search for and play the desired items through the control screen. The control screen automatically appears on the TV screen when the System detects Audio files on the loaded disc or connected USB mass storage class device. (For Video files/ JPEG file, it appears when playback is stopped.) Ex.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 28 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM To start playback For JPEG file: The selected file (still picture) is displayed until you change it. ENTER /SET To repeat slide-show for JPEG file While playing or before starting playback... • When repeating JPEG file on disc: P REPEAT P 1 DISC ( DISC/ REPEAT DISC) ( GROUP/ REPEAT GROUP) P ALL DISC Canceled Slide-show playback starts. Each file (still picture) is shown on the screen for a few seconds, then changes one after another.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 29 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Recording Operations Recording onto a Tape Main unit Main Unit ONLY INFO You can use type I tapes for recording. • To play a tape, see page 12. 1 Insert a recordable cassette into deck B. TAPE-A~ Push TAPE-B~ Insert Close USB MEMORY # USB/DISC REC START REC START/STOP DUBBING REVERSE MODE DISC 1–5 # Deck A 2 Check the tape running direction and Reverse Mode settings on the display.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 30 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM 4 Start recording. 2 Check the tape running direction and Reverse Mode 3 To stop recording settings on the display. • See step 2 of “Recording onto a Tape” on page 29. Select the source you want to record. • When recording from the disc: Select the disc number you want to start recording from. or Dubbing Tapes • When recording from the USB mass storage class device: Main Unit ONLY You can record a tape from deck A to deck B.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 31 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Enjoying Karaoke • When you activate the Mic Mixing or Vocal Masking, the surround modes you selected will be changed to “ALL CH ST” temporarily (“AUTO” will be changed to “ALL CH ST” and “STEREO” will remain as “STEREO”).
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 32 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Adjusting the Sound Track for Karaoke Remote ONLY Scoring Your Karaoke Skill INFO You can adjust the sound track for Karaoke. For stereo (2-channel) source: By selecting VOCAL MASK, you can reduce the lead vocal—Vocal Masking. For karaoke disc: By selecting R CHANNEL or L CHANNEL, you can select the audio channel to play. While Mic Mixing is activated... V.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 33 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM After the song ends, playback stops and the score board appears on the TV screen with fanfare. To apply an echo to your voice 1 Ex.: KARAOKE SETTING KARAOKE SCORE BOARD 85 POINTS ECHO Your score KEYCON * MIC VOL SCORE LVL* FANFARE * Very good!! The latest top 3 1 2 3 ST ND RD 93 POINTS 85 POINTS 73 POINTS 8 kcal 8.0 2 * Appears only when “DVD/CD” or “USB” is selected as the source with Mic Mixing activated. Adjust the echo level.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 34 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Remote ONLY To change the scoring level To change the mic volume You can change the scoring level of Karaoke Scoring. • This function is available only for disc/USB mass storage class device playback. You can adjust the mic volume at any time. Remote control: Main unit: 1 Select “DVD/CD” or “USB” as the source. 2 Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the MIC1 and/or MIC2 jack. Mic Mixing will be automatically activated.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 35 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM 6 Start playback. Reserving Karaoke Songs —Karaoke Program Play DVD/CD Remote ONLY INFO You can determine the playback order of the titles, chapters, tracks or files on the disc player. You can program up to 12 steps. • This function is not available for files in a USB mass storage class device. 1 Select “DVD/CD” as the source. 2 Turn the MIC LEVEL to “0”. 7 Karaoke Reserve screen disappears and playback starts in the order you have programmed.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 36 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Timer Operations Remote ONLY Setting the Timer Remote control AUDIO AUDIO TV AUDIO TV INFO Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite song. On the other hand, with Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. • You cannot activate Daily Timer and Recording Timer at the same time. (Activating one timer deactivates the other timer.) • To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 37 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM 3 Turn off the System (on standby) if you have set the timer with the System turned on. To turn on the timer again, repeat step 1 and press ENTER/SET in step 2. AUDIO Turning Off the Power Automatically Remote ONLY With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep while listening to music. How Recording Timer works When Recording Timer has been set, the timer indicator ( ) and the REC indicator are lit on the display. Recording Timer works only once.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 38 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Setup Menu Operations Basic Procedure Remote Control INFO You can change the settings of the System. • The Setup menu can be used only when “DVD/CD” or “USB” is selected as the source. AUDIO 1 Press SET UP while playback is stopped. TV AUDIO LANGUAGE TV , , , , ENTER/SET SET UP 2 3 4 5 MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE ENGLISH SUBTITLE ENGLISH ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH Press 3 (or 2) to select the menu.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 39 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM AUDIO menu Item Contents DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Set this item correctly when using the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal on the rear. PCM ONLY: When connecting to audio equipment which is compatible with only linear PCM signals. DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: When connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier with built-in Dolby Digital decoder. STREAM/PCM: When connecting to a DTS/MPEG Audio decoder or an amplifier with built-in DTS/ MPEG Audio decoder.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 40 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Operating the TV Operating the TV Remote control You can operate JVC’s or other manufacturers’ TV using the remote control supplied for this System. 1 Slide the AUDIO/TV selector to “TV.” AUDIO TV TV/VIDEO TV AUDIO AUDIO Volume buttons for TV TV CHANNEL +,– TV TV 2 Press and hold until the following steps are completed.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 41 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Additional Information Learning More about This System Connections (see pages 3 to 6) Changing the Color System and Scanning Mode: • If you play back an NTSC disc/file with the color system set to “PAL (PROG),” the disc/file will be reproduced using “PAL 60” format; however, if the TV does not support this format, the screen may not display properly.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 42 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM – It is recommended that you record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will take a long time to be shown.) – This System can play only baseline JPEG files*. Progressive JPEG files* or lossless JPEG files* cannot be played. * Baseline JPEG format: Used for digital cameras, web, etc. Progressive JPEG format: Used for web. Lossless JPEG format: An old type and rarely used now.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 43 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM • The programmed contents will remain until you erase it. • While the PROGRAM indicator is on, you cannot change the disc to play. (DISC 1 – DISC 5 on the remote control and 3 on the main unit do not work.) On-Screen Operations (see pages 23 to 28) Operations Using the On-screen Bar: • A-B Repeat is possible only within the same title or within the same track.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 44 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Timer Operations (see pages 36 to 37) Handling discs Setting the Timer: • If you do not specify the preset station or track number correctly while setting a timer, the currently selected station or the first track will be played when timer is activated. • When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the timer will be canceled. You need to set the clock first, then the timer again.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 45 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. General: Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish. ] There is a time limit. Repeat procedure again. Operations are disabled. ] The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external electrical interference. Unplug the AC power cord and then plug it back in.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 46 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Playback disc/file DVD Video with 48 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Linear PCM with 96 kHz, Linear PCM with Dolby Digital with DTS DVD Audio with 48/96/192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Linear PCM with 44.1/88.2/176.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 47 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Specifications Amplifier section Output Power: FRONT SPEAKERS: 150 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. CENTER SPEAKER: CA-DXU10: 140 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. CA-DXU8: 50 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
DX-U10_8[U].book Page 48 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:24 PM Parts Index Remote control Button AUDIO TV 7 l / 7 ¡ .
DX-U10_8[U]c&s.book Page 2 Friday, March 2, 2007 11:22 AM CAUTION for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock. Excluding Australian model.
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DX-U6[U]c&s.book Page 1 Friday, March 2, 2007 12:42 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution–– (standby/on) button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily accessible. The button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the System is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red. • When the System is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off. The power can be remote controlled.
DX-U6[U]c&s.book Page 2 Friday, March 2, 2007 12:42 PM Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 1. Front: No obstructions and open spacing. 2. Sides/Top/Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. 3. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.
DX-U6[U].book Page 1 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Introduction Playable Disc/File Types INFO COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO SUPER VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO The “√” in the list below shows available disc/file types. About color system This System accommodates both NTSC and PAL system and can play back discs/files recorded in either system. To change the color system, see page 6. Note on Region Code DVD players and DVD Video have their own Region Code numbers.
DX-U6[U].book Page 2 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Precautions Contents Installation Connections.................................................................................... 3 Connecting a USB Mass Storage Class Device.......................... 6 Preparing the Remote Control .................................................... 6 Canceling the Demonstration...................................................... 6 Changing the Color System and Scanning Mode .......................
DX-U6[U].book Page 3 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Connections Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. • Connect VIDEO OUT directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT to a TV via a VCR may interfere with your viewing when playing back a copyprotected source. Connecting VIDEO OUT to an integrated TV/VCR system may interfere with your viewing. ~ From the video input of TV/monitor See page 4.
DX-U6[U].book Page 4 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM ~ TV/monitor ⁄ AM/FM antenna To assemble the AM loop antenna Composite video cord (supplied) S-Video cord (not supplied) Green Red Blue Component video cord (not supplied) • To select progressive scanning mode (see page 6), use COMPONENT jacks. • Connect the VIDEO jack, S-VIDEO jack, or COMPONENT jacks; whichever you want to use. • You can get better picture quality in the order of— Composite video ] S-video ] Component video.
DX-U6[U].book Page 5 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM @ Speakers ¤ Voltage selector (not applicable for Australian models) To connect the speaker cords Use a screwdriver to rotate the voltage selector so that the voltage mark is pointing to the same voltage as where you are plugging in the unit. (See also the back cover page.) 1Push 2Insert 3Release • When connecting the speaker cords, match their polarity with that of the speaker terminals: blue/red/white to (+) and black to (–).
DX-U6[U].book Page 6 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Connecting a USB Mass Storage Class Device Canceling the Demonstration You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB flash memory, hard disk drive, multimedia card reader, digital camera, etc. to this System. Main Unit ONLY 2 sec. DEMO OFF DEMO START USB cable (not supplied) To start the demonstration, select DEMO START. Main unit • You cannot connect a computer to the terminal of the System.
DX-U6[U].book Page 7 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Display Indication The indications on the display tell you a lot of things while you are operating the System. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display. 1 7 8 9 p 2 3 q 1 Disc indicators • 1 – 5: lights to indicate the current disc tray. • : lights when a disc is detected on the disc tray; rotates during playback or pause.
DX-U6[U].book Page 8 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Daily Operations—Playback In this manual, the operations using the remote control are mainly explained; however, you can use the buttons and controls on the main unit if they have the same (or similar) name and marks. ¥ Turn on the power. The STANDBY lamp on the main unit goes off. • Without pressing AUDIO, the System also turns on by pressing one of the source selecting buttons in the next step. ø Select the source.
DX-U6[U].book Page 9 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM To tune in to a station Adjusting the Volume While FM or AM is selected... The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, and VOLUME MAX). Remote control: 1 sec. SLOW Main unit: Increases the frequency. AUDIO Decreases the frequency. Frequency starts changing on the display. When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the frequency search stops.
DX-U6[U].book Page 10 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM 4 Store the station. To connect a USB mass storage class device ENTER /SET USB cable (not supplied) To tune in to a preset station 1 Select the band (FM or AM). FM/AM/AUX TUNER FM • Always set volume level to the minimum level when connecting or disconnecting the USB mass storage class device. • To disconnect the USB mass storage class device safely, turn off the System before disconnecting the device.
DX-U6[U].book Page 11 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM To return to normal playback, press DVD/CD 3 or USB MEMORY 3. To select a disc DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 3 • For DivX files, each time you press the cursor 3 or 2, you can skip to a scene of 30 seconds or 5 minutes away depending on the DivX file. Playback starts. Remote ONLY To select a title/group While playing...
DX-U6[U].book Page 12 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM 7 For SVCD/VCD with PBC While playing a disc with PBC, “PBC” appears on the display instead of the playing time. When disc menu appears on the TV screen, select an item on the menu. Playback of the selected item starts. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 10 • To select a number, see “How to select a number” on page 8.
DX-U6[U].book Page 13 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Daily Operations—Sound & Other Adjustments Adjusting the Speaker Output Balance Remote Control Remote ONLY You can adjust the speaker output balance. AUDIO TV AUDIO SUBWOOFER LEVEL L/R BALANCE TV Reinforcing the Bass Sound , , , , ENTER/SET CANCEL VFP DVD LEVEL VARIO BASS 3D PHONIC DISPLAY DIMMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 10 INFO You can adjust the subwoofer level from level 1 (minimum) to level 4 (maximum).
DX-U6[U].book Page 14 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM 2 Select the SEA parameter you want to adjust. Selecting the Sound Modes 1 BASS (Bass). 2 MID (Mid-range). 3 TRE (Treble). You can select one of the preset Sound Modes. SEA Modes ROCK SOUND MODE FLAT POP CLASSIC USER1–3 DANCE STADIUM HALL Surround Modes* 3 Adjust the parameter. SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) Modes ROCK Boosts low and high frequency. Good for acoustic music (initial setting). POP Good for music with an emphasis on vocal.
DX-U6[U].book Page 15 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Creating 3-Dimensional Sound Field —3D Phonic Presetting Automatic DVD Video INFO This function is available only for disc/USB mass storage class device playback. • This function is not available for DivX file. While playing a disc/USB mass storage class device... 3D PHONIC Remote ONLY Sound Increase Level The DVD Video sound is sometimes recorded at a lower level than other discs and sources.
DX-U6[U].book Page 16 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM To adjust the picture tone Setting the Clock 1 Select “USER1” or “USER2.” 2 Remote ONLY INFO Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use any timers except the Sleep Timer. • To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as required. • To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL. You can return to the previous step. • Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 15. Select a parameter you want to adjust.
DX-U6[U].book Page 17 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Unique Video Disc/File Operations Selecting the Audio Track Remote Control TV AUDIO TV DVD/CD 3 AUDIO/MPX 7 SLOW/ SLOW / , , , , , ENTER/SET While playing DVD Video... Ex.: 1/3 AUDIO/MPX SUB TITLE PAGE INFO For DVD Video/DivX: While playing back a chapter/file containing audio languages, you can select the language to listen to. For DVD Audio: While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to.
DX-U6[U].book Page 18 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Remote ONLY Selecting the Subtitle Language For DVD Video/DVD Audio/DivX: While playing back a chapter/file containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen. For DVD-VR: While playing, you can turn the subtitle on or off. For SVCD: While playing, SUB TITLE button functions even if no subtitles are recorded on the disc.
DX-U6[U].book Page 19 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Playing Back Bonus Group Remote ONLY INFO For DVD Audio only: Some DVD Audio discs have a special group called “bonus group” whose contents are not open to the public. • To play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific “key number” (a kind of password) for the bonus group. The way of getting the key number depends on the disc. 1 Select the bonus group.
DX-U6[U].book Page 20 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Advanced Playback Operations Programming the Playing Order Remote Control —Program Play AUDIO TV AUDIO Remote ONLY INFO You can arrange the playing order of the chapters/tracks/ files (up to 99) before you start playback. • Program Play cannot be used for files in a USB mass storage class device, Video files/JPEG files on a disc and DVD-VR. TV 1 Before starting playback, activate Program Play.
DX-U6[U].book Page 21 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM To skip: PREV To pause: NEXT To stop*: Playing at Random—Random Play Remote ONLY You can play the contents of all the loaded discs at random. • Random Play cannot be used for files in a USB mass storage class device, Video files/JPEG file on a disc, DVD-VR and some DVDs. FM /PLAY MODE To release, press DVD/CD 3. 1 Before starting playback, activate Random Play. * Resume does not work for Program Play.
DX-U6[U].book Page 22 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play Remote ONLY • For Program Play: While playing or before playback... You can repeat playback. • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 23. Not applicable for AV files and JPEG file.) • For Video file/JPEG file and DVD-VR, see page 28. • The indicator(s) lights on the display as follows to indicate the current repeat mode. P1 Repeats the current chapter/track/file/step.
DX-U6[U].book Page 23 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM On-Screen Operations On-screen Bar Information Remote control You can check the playback information and use some functions through the on-screen bar. (Not applicable for Audio file and JPEG file.) AUDIO TV AUDIO On-screen bars DVD Video USB MEMORY 3 1 TV DVD/CD 3 PG PL DVD-VIDEO TIME 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 10 CHAP. 1/3 1 1/3 1/1 2 DVD-AUDIO LPCM 3/2.
DX-U6[U].book Page 24 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM 1 Disc type/source type Operations Using the 2 Playback information Indication Meanings On-screen Bar Dolby D/DTS/ PPCM/LPCM Audio format 3/2.1 ch/ 2/0.
DX-U6[U].book Page 25 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM To change the time information 4 Select the repeat mode you want. You can change the time information in the on-screen bar and the display window on the main unit. 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. Dolby D 3/2.1ch DVD-VIDEO TIME TIME OFF OFF TOTAL 1:25:58 1:01:58 DISCTITLE 1 TITLE CHAP233 TOTAL 14 2CHAP CHAP. 1/3 1/3 1/1/3 3 1/3 1/1 2 Make sure TIME is selected (highlighted). 3 Change the time indication.
DX-U6[U].book Page 26 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Chapter/Track Search 6 Select the end point (B). A-B Repeat starts. The selected portion plays repeatedly. ENTER /SET To cancel A-B Repeat, repeat steps 1 to 3, and select “OFF” in step 4. Time Search 1 While playing a disc (without PBC for SVCD/VCD), display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. • All disc except DVD: Time Search can be used before starting playback. 2 Select . 3 Display the pop-up window. TIME TIME Dolby D 3/2.
DX-U6[U].book Page 27 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Control screen for AV files/JPEG files Operations Using the Control Screen Remote ONLY For DVD-VR, AV files and JPEG files: You can search for and play the desired items through the control screen. The control screen automatically appears on the TV screen when the System detects Audio files on the loaded disc or connected USB mass storage class device. (For Video files/ JPEG file, it appears when playback is stopped.) Ex.
DX-U6[U].book Page 28 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM To start playback For JPEG file: The selected file (still picture) is displayed until you change it. ENTER /SET To repeat slide-show for JPEG file While playing or before starting playback... • When repeating JPEG file on disc: P REPEAT P 1 DISC ( DISC/ REPEAT DISC) ( GROUP/ REPEAT GROUP) P ALL DISC Canceled Slide-show playback starts. Each file (still picture) is shown on the screen for a few seconds, then changes one after another.
DX-U6[U].book Page 29 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Recording Operations Recording onto a Tape Main unit Main Unit ONLY INFO You can use type I tapes for recording. • To play a tape, see page 12. 1 Insert a recordable cassette into deck B. TAPE-A~ Push TAPE-B~ Insert Close USB MEMORY # USB/DISC REC START REC START/STOP DUBBING REVERSE MODE DISC 1–5 # Deck A 2 Check the tape running direction and Reverse Mode settings on the display.
DX-U6[U].book Page 30 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM 4 Start recording. 2 Check the tape running direction and Reverse Mode 3 To stop recording settings on the display. • See step 2 of “Recording onto a Tape” on page 29. Select the source you want to record. • When recording from the disc: Select the disc number you want to start recording from. or Dubbing Tapes • When recording from the USB mass storage class device: Main Unit ONLY You can record a tape from deck A to deck B.
DX-U6[U].book Page 31 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Enjoying Karaoke Remote control AUDIO KARAOKE SCORING TV AUDIO Source selecting buttons IMPORTANT • Always set MIC LEVEL to “0” when connecting or disconnecting the microphone. • MIC LEVEL adjustment is valid for both microphones connected to the MIC1 and MIC2 jacks. • MIC LEVEL and MIC VOL mentioned in this Instruction Book carry the same meaning.
DX-U6[U].book Page 32 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Adjusting the Sound Track for Karaoke Remote ONLY Scoring Your Karaoke Skill INFO You can adjust the sound track for Karaoke. For stereo (2-channel) source: By selecting VOCAL MASK, you can reduce the lead vocal—Vocal Masking. For karaoke disc: By selecting R CHANNEL or L CHANNEL, you can select the audio channel to play. While Mic Mixing is activated... V.
DX-U6[U].book Page 33 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM After the song ends, playback stops and the score board appears on the TV screen with fanfare. To apply an echo to your voice 1 Ex.: KARAOKE SETTING KARAOKE SCORE BOARD 85 POINTS 1 2 3 ST ND RD 93 POINTS 85 POINTS 73 POINTS KEYCON * MIC VOL Your score Very good!! The latest top 3 ECHO 2 SCORE LVL* FANFARE * * Appears only when “DVD/CD” or “USB” is selected as the source with Mic Mixing activated. Adjust the echo level.
DX-U6[U].book Page 34 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Remote ONLY To change the scoring level To change the mic volume You can change the scoring level of Karaoke Scoring. • This function is available only for disc/USB mass storage class device playback. You can adjust the mic volume at any time. Remote control: Main unit: 1 Select “DVD/CD” or “USB” as the source. 2 Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the MIC1 and/or MIC2 jack. Mic Mixing will be automatically activated.
DX-U6[U].book Page 35 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM 6 Start playback. Reserving Karaoke Songs —Karaoke Program Play DVD/CD Remote ONLY INFO You can determine the playback order of the titles, chapters, tracks or files on the disc player. You can program up to 12 steps. • This function is not available for files in a USB mass storage class device. 1 Select “DVD/CD” as the source. 2 Turn the MIC LEVEL to “0”. 7 Karaoke Reserve screen disappears and playback starts in the order you have programmed.
DX-U6[U].book Page 36 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Timer Operations Remote ONLY Setting the Timer Remote control AUDIO AUDIO TV AUDIO TV INFO Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite song. On the other hand, with Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. • You cannot activate Daily Timer and Recording Timer at the same time. (Activating one timer deactivates the other timer.) • To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL.
DX-U6[U].book Page 37 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM 3 Turn off the System (on standby) if you have set the timer with the System turned on. To turn on the timer again, repeat step 1 and press ENTER/SET in step 2. AUDIO Turning Off the Power Automatically Remote ONLY With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep while listening to music. How Recording Timer works When Recording Timer has been set, the timer indicator ( ) and the REC indicator are lit on the display. Recording Timer works only once.
DX-U6[U].book Page 38 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Setup Menu Operations Basic Procedure Remote Control INFO You can change the settings of the System. • The Setup menu can be used only when “DVD/CD” or “USB” is selected as the source. AUDIO 1 Press SET UP while playback is stopped. TV AUDIO LANGUAGE TV , , , , ENTER/SET SET UP 2 3 4 5 MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE ENGLISH SUBTITLE ENGLISH ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH Press 3 (or 2) to select the menu.
DX-U6[U].book Page 39 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM AUDIO menu Item Contents DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Set this item correctly when using the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal on the rear. PCM ONLY: When connecting to audio equipment which is compatible with only linear PCM signals. DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: When connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier with built-in Dolby Digital decoder. STREAM/PCM: When connecting to a DTS/MPEG Audio decoder or an amplifier with built-in DTS/ MPEG Audio decoder.
DX-U6[U].book Page 40 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Operating the TV Operating the TV Remote control You can operate JVC’s or other manufacturers’ TV using the remote control supplied for this System. 1 Slide the AUDIO/TV selector to “TV.” AUDIO TV TV/VIDEO TV AUDIO AUDIO Volume buttons for TV TV CHANNEL +,– TV TV 2 Press and hold until the following steps are completed.
DX-U6[U].book Page 41 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Additional Information Learning More about This System Connections (see pages 3 to 6) Changing the Color System and Scanning Mode: • If you play back an NTSC disc/file with the color system set to “PAL (PROG),” the disc/file will be reproduced using “PAL 60” format; however, if the TV does not support this format, the screen may not display properly.
DX-U6[U].book Page 42 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM • For JPEG playback... – This System can play back JPEG files with the extension code <.jpg> or <.jpeg> (regardless of the letter case— upper/lower). – It is recommended that you record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will take a long time to be shown.) – This System can play only baseline JPEG files*. Progressive JPEG files* or lossless JPEG files* cannot be played.
DX-U6[U].book Page 43 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM On-Screen Operations (see pages 23 to 28) Operations Using the On-screen Bar: • A-B Repeat is possible only within the same title or within the same track. Recording Operations (see pages 29 to 30) General: • You cannot change the source during recording. • There is leader tape which cannot be recorded onto at the start and the end of cassette tapes.
DX-U6[U].book Page 44 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Timer Operations (see pages 36 to 37) Handling cassette tapes Setting the Timer: • If you do not specify the preset station or track number correctly while setting a timer, the currently selected station or the first track will be played when timer is activated. • When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the timer will be canceled. You need to set the clock first, then the timer again.
DX-U6[U].book Page 45 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. General: Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish. ] There is a time limit. Repeat procedure again. Operations are disabled. ] The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external electrical interference. Unplug the AC power cord and then plug it back in.
DX-U6[U].book Page 46 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Playback disc/file DVD Video with 48 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Linear PCM with 96 kHz, Linear PCM with Dolby Digital with DTS DVD Audio with 48/96/192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Linear PCM with 44.1/88.2/176.
DX-U6[U].book Page 47 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Specifications Amplifier section Cassette deck section Output Power: FRONT SPEAKERS: 150 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. SUBWOOFER: 150 W, min. RMS, driven into 4 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
DX-U6[U].book Page 48 Monday, March 26, 2007 2:22 PM Parts Index Remote control Button AUDIO l 7 / 7 ¡ .
DX-U6[U]c&s.book Page 2 Friday, March 2, 2007 12:42 PM Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, and U.K.) CA-DXU6 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM CAUTION for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock. Excluding Australian model.
