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NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 1 Friday, December 21, 2007 5:06 PM Warnings, cautions and others CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION — F 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 F button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-gpage.fm Page 2 Wednesday, March 19, 2008 5:11 PM CAUTION — Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, locate the apparatus as follows: Top/Front/Back/Sides: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm more. In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 3 Friday, December 21, 2007 5:06 PM Warnings, cautions and others (continued) Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment [European Union] This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 4 Friday, December 21, 2007 5:06 PM IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-01.fm Page 1 Wednesday, March 19, 2008 5:11 PM Introduction Table of contents Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit. Introduction Part description .............................3 Using the remote control ..............4 Inserting the batteries into the remote control ...........................................................
Using the status bar and the menu bar .................................................39 Playing back a specified part repeatedly (A-B repeat playback) ................................. 41 Designating the time (Time search) .............. 41 Changing the initial settings with the preference screen .................42 Basic operations ........................................... 42 LANGUAGE .................................................. 42 PICTURE ......................................................
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-02.fm Page 3 Friday, March 21, 2008 2:25 PM Introduction Part description The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained. Front view Refer to “Display window” shown below. Remote control sensor * [K2] is printed on NX-F7. [SURROUND] is printed on NX-F3/NX-F4B instead.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-02.fm Page 4 Wednesday, March 19, 2008 5:12 PM Using the remote control Inserting the batteries into the remote control Introduction The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained. Insert the batteries into the remote control by matching the polarity (+ and −) correctly. R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) type dry-cell batteries (supplied) • If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace both batteries.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 5 Friday, December 21, 2007 5:06 PM Preparation Preparation Do not connect the power cable until all other connections have been made. Connecting the antennas AM loop antenna (supplied) FM antenna (supplied) FM antenna Main unit (rear view) Stretch out the FM antenna to the best position for radio reception.
Connecting the speakers and subwoofer Connect the speakers to the main unit by connecting the colored connectors to the same color terminals on the rear of the main unit. Right speaker (rear view) Red Main unit (rear view) Left speaker (rear view) White Speaker cable (3.5 m) Speaker cable (3.5 m) Gray Blue Purple Subwoofer (rear view) Speaker cable (3 m) ■ IMPORTANT • Improper speaker cable connection reduces the stereo effect and sound quality.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-03.fm Page 7 Friday, March 21, 2008 2:26 PM Preparation Preparation (continued) Do not connect the power cable until all other connections have been made. Using the speakers with commercially available speaker stands The left and right speakers can be fitted onto commercially available speaker stands. Before fitting the speakers onto commercially available speaker stands, follow the instructions shown below. Left and right speakers for NX-F7 Detach the original speaker stands.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 8 Thursday, January 17, 2008 2:00 PM This system is designed to provide virtual surround sound by positioning the 3 speakers in front. (The set of the left and right speakers and the subwoofer refers to 2.1 channel.) The front surround function processes input signals to create a realistic sound field. After connecting a TV, follow the instructions on pages 11 and 12.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-03.fm Page 9 Friday, March 21, 2008 2:27 PM Preparation (continued) Do not connect the power cable until all other connections have been made. Preparation Connecting a TV with the [COMPONENT] terminals TV Main unit (rear view) Connecting a TV with the [HDMI MONITOR OUT] terminal This system can output uncompressed digital video signals to a TV compatible with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface).
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NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-03.fm Page 11 Wednesday, March 19, 2008 5:13 PM Preparation (continued) Do not connect the power cable until all other connections have been made. Preparation 4 Press 2 or 3 (cursor) to select the video signal type suitable for the TV. • When the TV is connected to the [AV] terminal, select “RGB” or “Y/C”. (“RGB” is the recommended setting.) • When the TV is connected to the [VIDEO] terminal, select “RGB”.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-03.fm Page 12 Thursday, January 24, 2008 9:18 AM Preparation Setting for using a SCART cable When the main unit and a TV are connected with a SCART cable, follow the instructions shown below. ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to [AUDIO]. 1 Turn on the main unit. 2 Press [SETTING] repeatedly to select “SCART” in the display window. 3 Press [LEVEL +] or [LEVEL –] repeatedly to select the desired setting in the display window.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 13 Thursday, January 17, 2008 2:00 PM Basic operations Basic operations Turning on/off the main unit Press [AUDIO F] (or [STANDBY F] on the main unit). • The power of the main unit turns on and the [STANDBY F] lamp (button) on the main unit turns off. Number buttons* (Only for NX-F7) Remote control mode selector • Press [AUDIO F] (or [STANDBY F] on the main unit) again to turn off the power of the main unit. (The main unit enters the standby mode.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-04.fm Page 14 Wednesday, March 26, 2008 1:47 PM The K2 function is designed to provide natural sound by improving the playback sound from lowbit-rate digital sources. The function compensates for sound waves dissipated during digital recording compression to approximate the original analog sound. Sound is reproduced with more bits (24 bit) and a wider range of frequency (128 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz).
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 15 Thursday, January 17, 2008 2:00 PM Basic operations Basic operations (continued) Selecting the headphone surround mode You can listen to surround sound via headphones connected to the [PHONES] terminal. ■When headphones are connected to the [PHONES] terminal Press [SURROUND]. • Each time you press [SURROUND], the setting toggles between “H.P. SURR” and “H.PHONE” in the display window. Selecting the surround volume level You can increase the surround volume level.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-04.fm Page 16 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:48 PM Using the sleep timer When the time you specify elapses, the main unit automatically turns off. Press [SLEEP]. • Each time you press [SLEEP], the time indicated in the display window changes. You can set the time to 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 or 180 minutes. Example: Display when the sleep timer is set to 60 minutes Changing the brightness of the display window ■When the main unit is turned on Press [DIMMER] repeatedly.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 17 Tuesday, December 25, 2007 5:11 PM Listening to radio broadcasts Listening to radio broadcasts Example: When an FM radio broadcast is received Stereo indicator Number buttons* Remote control mode selector Preset number (Refer to page 18.) 2 Frequency Press [TUNING ] or [TUNING ] repeatedly to select a radio station (frequency). • When the main unit has received an FM stereo broadcast, the “ST” (stereo) indicator lights up in the display window.
Tuning in to a preset radio station Presetting radio stations in the main unit allows you to easily tune in to a radio station. Presetting radio stations You can store up to 30 FM radio stations and up to 15 AM radio stations. 1 Select a radio station you want to store. • Refer to “Selecting a radio station” on page 17. 2 3 Press [ENTER]. • “--” flashes in the display window for approximately 5 seconds. While “--” is flashing, press the number buttons to select the preset number you want to assign.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 19 Thursday, January 17, 2008 2:00 PM Listening to radio broadcasts Listening to radio broadcasts (continued) Changing the Radio Data System information 2 You can refer to Radio Data System information in the display window while listening to an FM radio broadcast. Press [ PTY SELECT] or [PTY SELECT ] repeatedly to select a PTY code while “PTY SELECT” is flashing in the display window.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 20 Friday, December 21, 2007 5:06 PM PTY codes NONE: Undefined. NEWS: News. AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon news-debate or analysis. Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense. Programs concerned with any aspect of sports. INFO: SPORT: EDUCATE: Educational programs. DRAMA: All radio plays and serials. CULTURE: Programs concerning any aspect of national or regional culture, including language and theater.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 21 Tuesday, December 25, 2007 5:11 PM Listening to radio broadcasts Listening to radio broadcasts (continued) Switching to a program type of your choice temporarily The Enhanced Other Networks function allows the main unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, News, or Info) from a different radio station when you are listening to a Radio Data System radio station. • Enhanced Other Networks function is applicable only to the preset radio stations.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-06.fm Page 22 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:49 PM Playing back sources from external devices 1 Press [AUDIO IN/DIGITAL IN]. • Each time you press [AUDIO IN/DIGITAL IN], the display changes to “AUDIO IN” or “DGTL IN” in the display window. • “AUDIO IN” is for selecting the device connected to the [AUDIO IN] terminals. Remote control mode selector • “DGTL IN” is for selecting the device connected to the [DIGITAL IN] terminal.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 23 Tuesday, December 25, 2007 5:11 PM Basic operations of disc/file playback Basic operations of disc/file playback Playing back a disc This part explains how to play back the types of discs shown above. Number buttons* 1 Remote control mode selector Press 0 on the remote control or on the main unit. • The disc tray ejects. 2 Place a disc on the disc tray.
Playing back a file This part explains how to play back 1) files recorded on the loaded disc, and 2) files recorded on a USB mass storage class device (hereinafter referred to as “USB device”) connected to the main unit. The operations are explained with a display of MP3 files as an example. NOTE • Also refer to “Notes on files recorded on a connected USB device” on page 60.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-06.fm Page 25 Thursday, January 24, 2008 9:23 AM Basic operations of disc/file playback Basic operations of disc/file playback (continued) 4 Press 5, /, 2 or 3 (cursor) to select a group and track. Display window on the main unit for disc/file types NOTE • You can also use the number buttons and 4 or ¢ to select a track. • You can also select a group by another method.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-06.fm Page 26 Friday, March 21, 2008 2:33 PM DVD AUDIO DVD VR ■When a disc is played back Track number Elapsed playback time ■When a disc is played back Chapter number Elapsed playback time [DISPLAY] is pressed. Group number • If the “BONUS” or “B.S.P.” indicator lights up during DVD AUDIO playback, refer to pages 38 or 40. Original program Chapter number number • When a play list is played back, “PL” is displayed instead of “PG”.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-06.fm Page 27 Friday, March 21, 2008 2:44 PM Basic operations of disc/file playback Basic operations of disc/file playback (continued) VCD/SVCD CD ■When a disc is played back Track number Playback control • You can use the menu screen to control playback of a PBC compatible disc. • To cancel the PBC function, follow the instructions below. - Specify the track number using the number buttons when the disc is stopped.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 28 Tuesday, December 25, 2007 5:11 PM MP3/WMA/WAV/ASF/DivX/MPEG1/ MPEG2 file ■When a file is played back JPEG file ■When a file is played back File number Track number File type Elapsed playback time [DISPLAY] is pressed. [DISPLAY] is pressed. Group number Group number Track number File number ■When a file is stopped ■When a file is stopped File number File type Group number Track number [DISPLAY] is pressed. [DISPLAY] is pressed.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-06.fm Page 29 Wednesday, December 26, 2007 9:25 AM Basic operations of disc/file playback Basic operations of disc/file playback (continued) Messages on the TV screen When a DVD VIDEO or a USB device is selected as the source, the messages shown below are displayed on the TV screen to indicate the status of the DVD VIDEO or USB device. Indicators in the display window The indicators corresponding to the status below light up in the display window.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 30 Tuesday, December 25, 2007 5:11 PM Stopping playback Pausing playback ■When a disc/file is played back ■When a disc/file is played back Press 7. Press 8. Resuming playback • To return to normal playback, press [DVD 3], [USB 3] or 3(playback). Advancing the picture frame by frame When playback is stopped in the middle, playback can be started from the stopped position. Temporarily stopping playback ■When a disc/file is played back Follow any of the operations below.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-06.fm Page 31 Thursday, January 24, 2008 1:24 PM Basic operations of disc/file playback Basic operations of disc/file playback (continued) Playing back from a position 10 seconds before Selecting a chapter/track using the number buttons ■When a disc is played back Press . (PBC off) ■When a disc/file is played back NOTE • You cannot go back to the previous title and original program (play list).
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-06.fm Page 32 Wednesday, December 26, 2007 9:23 AM Selecting a chapter/track from the menu screen ■When a disc is stopped or played back 1 ■When a disc is stopped or played back 1 Press [TOP MENU/PG] or [MENU/ PL]. Press [TOP MENU/PG] to display the original program or press [MENU/PL] to display the play list. Original program • The menu screen is displayed. • Pressing [TOP MENU/PG] may not work depending on the disc type. In this case, press [MENU/PL].
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 33 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:39 PM Convenient functions of disc/file playback Convenient functions of disc/file playback Playing back a disc/file in the desired order (Program playback) Number buttons* Remote control mode selector (only on a loaded disc) You can program a maximum of 99 chapters or tracks. The same chapter or track can be programmed more than once.
2 Page 34 Tuesday, December 25, 2007 5:11 PM Example: TV screen for a DVD VIDEO Press the number buttons to program tracks/chapters. (Program screen) • You can refer to the program number in the display window by pressing [DISPLAY]. Display for a DVD VIDEO • Select a title number, and then a chapter number. • Before selecting a bonus group of a DVD AUDIO, cancel the “BONUS” indicator as explained in “Playing back the bonus group” on page 38. Title number Chapter number [DISPLAY] is pressed.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-07.fm Page 35 Thursday, January 24, 2008 9:26 AM Convenient functions of disc/file playback Convenient functions of disc/file playback (continued) Playing back a disc/file in a random order (Random playback) Playing back a disc/file repeatedly (Repeat playback) (PBC off) (only on a loaded disc) ■When a disc/file is stopped 1 Press [PLAY MODE] repeatedly to display “RANDOM” in the display window. ■When a disc/file is played back Press [REPEAT].
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 36 Thursday, January 17, 2008 2:00 PM Selecting the audio language and subtitle language Magnifying the picture ■When a disc/file is played back ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to [SHIFT]. 1 Press the desired button shown below. Function Button Audio [AUDIO] language Available disc/file ■When a disc/file is played back or paused ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to [SHIFT].
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 37 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:39 PM Convenient functions of disc/file playback Convenient functions of disc/file playback (continued) Adjusting the picture quality (VFP) 3 Press 5 or / (cursor) to select the item you want to adjust. • Each time you press 5 or / (cursor), the item changes on the TV screen as follows. - “GAMMA” Controls the brightness of neutral tints while maintaining the brightness of dark and light portions.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 38 Friday, December 21, 2007 5:06 PM For the locations of the remote control buttons, refer to page 33. Convenient functions of disc/file playback Playing back the bonus group Some DVD AUDIOs may have a special group, called “bonus group”. You can use this function when the “BONUS” indicator lights up in the display window. ■When a disc is played back ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to [SHIFT]. 1 2 Press [GROUP/TITLE].
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 39 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:39 PM Convenient functions of disc/file playback Using the status bar and the menu bar ■When a disc/file is played back 1 Press [ON SCREEN] twice. Example: TV screen for a DVD VIDEO Status bar Menu bar 2 Press 2 or 3 (cursor) to select an item you want to operate. 3 4 Press [ENTER]. Press 5 or / (cursor) to select your desired setting. NOTE • To turn off the status bar and the menu bar, press [ON SCREEN].
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 40 Thursday, January 17, 2008 2:00 PM Function list TIME Time display selection Changes the time information in the display window and the status bar. Instead of steps 3 and 4 on page 39, press [ENTER] repeatedly. Each time [ENTER] is pressed, the display changes on the status bar. ■ When a disc is played back TOTAL : Elapsed playback time of the current title/group. T.REM : Remaining time of the current title/group. TIME : Elapsed playback time of the current chapter/track.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-07.fm Page 41 Thursday, January 24, 2008 9:27 AM For the locations of the remote control buttons, refer to page 33. Convenient functions of disc/file playback Using the status bar and the menu bar (continued) Playing back a specified part repeatedly (A-B repeat playback) (PBC off) You can play back a desired part repeatedly by specifying a start point (A) and an end point (B). ■When a disc is played back 1 Press [ON SCREEN] twice. • The menu bar appears. (Refer to page 39.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 42 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:39 PM Basic operations You can use the preference screen to change the initial settings of the main unit according to the environment where the main unit is used. ■When a disc/file is stopped or no disc is loaded (“NO DISC” is displayed in the display window) 1 Press [SET UP]. • The preference screen appears on the TV screen.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 43 Friday, December 21, 2007 5:06 PM Convenient functions of disc/file playback Changing the initial settings with the preference screen (continued) PICTURE Items MONITOR TYPE Contents ( : initial setting) Select the display method suitable for your TV. 4 : 3 PS (Pan Scan) : For a TV with conventional 4:3 aspect ratio. When a widescreen picture is input, the left and right edges of the picture are not shown on the screen.
? AUDIO Items DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Contents ( : initial setting) Select the output signal type suitable to the device connected to the [DIGITAL OUT] terminal. Refer to “List of relationships of DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT preference items and output signals” on page 45.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 45 Friday, December 21, 2007 5:06 PM Convenient functions of disc/file playback Changing the initial settings with the preference screen (continued) List of relationships of DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT preference items and output signals Playback disc/file STREAM/PCM 48 kHz, 16/20/24-bit linear PCM DVD VIDEO 96 kHz linear PCM DVD VIDEO 48/96/192 kHz, 16/20/24-bit linear PCM DVD AUDIO 44.1/88.2/176.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-08.fm Page 46 Thursday, January 24, 2008 1:25 PM You can record sound from a CD to a USB device. This function is generally called “ripping” or “digital audio extraction”. CAUTION • It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable program and in any literary, dramatic musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-08.fm Page 47 Thursday, January 24, 2008 9:42 AM Ripping sound directly from a CD to a USB device Ripping sound directly from a CD to a USB device (continued) 6 Press [ENTER] to start recording. CAUTION • The “REC” indicator starts flashing in the display window. Display window • Do not bump or move the main unit while recording sound. Such movement may interfere with recording. • Do not disconnect the USB device during recording, as this may cause malfunction.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 48 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:39 PM Deleting a track/group from a USB device 1 Connect the USB device. • Refer to page 24. 2 3 Press [USB 3]. Press 7 to stop playback. TV screen NOTE • When “WAIT” is displayed in the display window, you cannot start deletion. Wait until the main unit reads signals from the USB device. • You can also refer to messages on the TV screen when you delete a title to a track/group from the connected USB device.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-08.fm Page 49 Thursday, January 24, 2008 2:27 PM Ripping sound directly from a CD to a USB device Ripping sound directly from a CD to a USB device (continued) Adding (Editing) a title to a track/group on a USB device 1 Connect the USB device. • Refer to page 24. 2 3 Press [USB 3]. Press 7 to stop playback. TV screen 4 Press 5, /, 2 or 3 repeatedly to select the desired track/group. 5 Press [TITLE/DELETE] repeatedly to select “T. TITLE” or “G. TITLE” in the display window.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 50 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:39 PM Entering a title The operation is explained with the time when to enter “F” as an example. 1 Press 5 or / (cursor) repeatedly to select the character type setting. Available characters You can use the characters shown below by repeatedly pressing the number buttons ([1] to [9] and [0]). Each number button is assigned with several characters.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-09.fm Page 51 Thursday, January 17, 2008 3:24 PM Convenient functions of TV viewing Convenient functions of TV viewing Listening to sound from a TV This function enables you to listen to the sound from a TV. To use this function, the main unit has to be connected to a TV with a SCART cable. Also, be sure that the setting for using a SCART cable has been selected. (Refer to pages 8 and 12.) Number buttons*/ TV RETURN/ 100+ Remote control mode selector 1 Press [TV SOUND].
You can operate your TV, set-top box (STB) and video cassette recorder (VCR) using the remote control of this system. Operating a TV using the remote control Setting the manufacturer code ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to the lowest position. 1 2 3 4 Press [TV]. Hold down [TV F]. 5 Release [TV F]. NOTE • It is recommended that you slide the remote control mode selector to [AUDIO] after using this function.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 53 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:39 PM Convenient functions of TV viewing Convenient functions of TV viewing (continued) Operating an STB using the remote control Setting the manufacturer code ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to the lowest position. 1 2 3 4 Press [STB]. • Hold down [STB/VCR F] until you finish step 5. Press [ENTER] and release. Press number buttons to enter the manufacturer code.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 54 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:39 PM Operating a VCR using the remote control Setting the manufacturer code ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to the lowest position. 1 2 3 4 Press [VCR]. 5 NOTE • It is recommended that you slide the remote control mode selector to [AUDIO] after using this function. Most of the other functions can be used when the remote control mode selector is at [AUDIO]. • Manufacturer codes are subject to change without notice.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 55 Thursday, January 17, 2008 2:00 PM Basic operations of HDMI CEC Basic operations of HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is device controlling signals optionally employed for the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) standard. When devices equipped with CEC are connected, each device can control the others. This system is compatible with some basic functions of HDMI CEC.
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NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 57 Friday, December 21, 2007 5:06 PM Reference Notes on operation (continued) Safety Precautions Avoid moisture, water and dust Do not place the system in moist or dusty places. Avoid high temperatures Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near heating equipment. When you are away When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cable plug from the wall outlet.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 58 Friday, December 21, 2007 5:06 PM Playable disc/file types Playable discs *1 Playable files recorded on a disc *1 Playable files recorded on a USB device *2 • Even though listed above, some types may be unplayable. *1 Discs should be finalized before being played back. *2 This system may not recognize some USB devices. This system cannot play back a file whose data volume is more than 2 gigabytes and a file whose data transfer rate is more than 2 Mbps.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-11.fm Page 59 Thursday, January 24, 2008 1:26 PM Reference Notes on discs/files (continued) Unplayable discs • The following discs cannot be played back: • DVD-ROM (except for MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/ DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 format), DVD-RAM, CDROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, SACD, etc. • Playing back these discs generates noise and may damage the speakers. • Damaged discs and discs with an unusual shape (other than a disc of 12 cm or 8 cm in diameter) cannot be played back.
Notes on DivX discs/files • The system supports DivX 5.x, 4.x and 3.11. • The system supports DivX files with a resolution of 720 x 480 pixels or less (30 fps) and 720 x 576 pixels or less (25 fps). • Audio streams should conform to MPEG1 Audio Layer-2, MPEG Audio Layer-3 (MP3) or Dolby Digital. • The system does not support GMC (Global Motion Compression). • Files encoded in the interlaced scanning mode may not be played back correctly. • Playing back a DivX file may take a long time.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-11.fm Page 61 Wednesday, March 19, 2008 5:15 PM Reference Notes on discs/files (continued) Data hierarchy Handling discs DVD VIDEO/DVD VR A DVD VIDEO consists of “titles” and each title may be divided into “chapters”. A DVD VR consists of “original programs” or “play lists” and each original program/play list may be divided into “chapters”. Title 1/Original program 1/ Play list 1 • Do not use a commercially-available non-standard shape disc (like a heart, flower or credit card, etc.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B].book Page 62 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:39 PM ■General Problem Power does not come on. Possible cause The power cable is not connected to an AC outlet. Possible solution Connect the power cable correctly. You cannot operate any Some specific operations are button. restricted. This is not a malfunction. The remote control does The batteries are running low. not work. Replace the batteries. You cannot operate the main unit using the remote control.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-11.fm Page 63 Thursday, January 24, 2008 9:30 AM Reference Troubleshooting (continued) ■General (continued) Problem No sound is produced. Possible cause Possible solution Reference page The speakers are not connected correctly. Connect the speakers correctly. Headphones are connected. Disconnect the headphone plug. 15 The sound is turned off. Restore the sound. 13 If “NO AUDIO” is displayed in the display window, the disc may have been produced through illegal copying.
■For a loaded disc Problem Possible cause Possible solution A disc cannot be played If “REGION CODE ERROR!” Confirm the region code number back. appears on the TV screen, the compatible with this system. region code number of a disc is not compatible with this system. (only for a DVD VIDEO) If “CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC” Confirm the disc type playable with appears on the TV screen, the this system. disc cannot be played back with this system. The disc is upside down.
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-11.fm Page 65 Wednesday, December 26, 2007 9:09 AM Reference Troubleshooting (continued) ■For a connected USB device Problem Files on a USB device cannot be played back. MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, ASF, DivX, MPEG1 or MPEG2 file cannot be played back. Possible cause Possible solution If “CANNOT PLAY THIS DEVICE” appears on the TV screen, the files on a USB device are not playable. The connected USB device may include files of different types (MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, ASF, DivX, MPEG1 or MPEG2).
NX-F3_NX-F7[B]-11.fm Page 66 Wednesday, March 19, 2008 5:15 PM Main unit (CA-NXF7/ CA-NXF3/CA-NXF4B) Tuner FM frequency: AM frequency: Speaker (SP-NXF7F/ SP-NXF3F/SP-NXF4BF) Type: 87.50 MHz – 108.
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