ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL DIGITAL A/V RECEIVER SYSTEM Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
1 Safety Information Safety Information 1 Safety Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Safety Information This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Copyrights It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs picture noise will appear.
Contents Contents 3 Installation 1 Safety Information 12 Installing speakers 13 Connecting speakers 14 Connecting to Your TV 14 Video/Audio (Left/Right) connection HDMI connection 2 Cautions and Warnings 15 3 Copyrights 16 2 Preparation 6 Introduction Resolution Setting 16 Connecting TV or components with HDMI jack 17 Connecting components with analog video and audio jacks 17 17 AV IN 1 connection AV IN 2 connection 6 About the “ ” Symbol Display 18 6 Symbols Used in this M
Contents 4 5 Operation Maintenance 24 Turning On the unit 37 24 Selecting the input source 25 Adjusting the speaker levels 26 Enjoying various sound mode Handling the Unit Sound Effect Troubleshooting 27 Bass Blast 38 27 Setting the USER EQ Listening to FM/AM radio Automatic tuning 7 27 Manual tuning Appendix 28 Presetting radio stations 28 Tuning to preset stations 28 Deleting the preset stations 28 Deleting all the preset stations Playing the USB device 29 Basic operatio
Preparation 2 Preparation 2 Introduction Accessories Preparation Please check and identify the supplied accessories. About the “ ” Symbol Display “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media.
Preparation Required cables The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following connection cables. You must purchase the connection cables separately if necessary. • • Portable cable Analog audio/Composite video cable Yellow (Video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) • Optical digital audio cable • USB cable 2 NOTE • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
Preparation Remote control • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • POWER (1): Switches the unit ON or OFF. TV control buttons: Controls the TV. (LG TV only) - 1 : Turns the TV on or off. - AV/INPUT : Switches the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. 2 Preparation INPUT buttons: Selects the input source you want to use. (Page 25) - AV: Selects the input source connected to AV IN 1/2 jack. - PORTABLE: Selects the input source connected to PORT. IN jack.
Preparation • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • d • • • • • • • • ./> (SKIP): Goes to the next or previous chapter / track / file. SETUP: Displays or exits the [SETUP] menu. m/M (SCAN): Searches backward or forward. RETURN (O): Moves backwards in the menu or exits the setup menu. INFO/DISPLAY ( ): Displays or exits Onscreen Display. (Page 33, 35) N(PLAY): Starts playback. ENTER ( ): Acknowledges menu selection. X (PAUSE): Pauses playback.
Preparation Front panel 2 Preparation j k a STANDBY/ON (1/[) Switches the unit ON or OFF. b INPUT SELECTOR Selects the input source. Rotate this knob until the input source you want appears in the display window. c Display window Shows the current status of the unit. d MASTER VOLUME Adjusts the speaker volume. e PHONES connector Connects a stereo headphone plug ( 3.5 mm) to PHONES connector for private listening. (Page 20) f MULTI CONTROL Adjusts the various options.
Preparation 11 Rear panel 2 Preparation a b a Speakers connectors Connects the speaker cables. b OPTICAL IN 1/2 Connects other components with an optical digital audio output. c COAXIAL IN 1/2 Connects other components with a coaxial digital audio output. d HDMI IN Connects the component with HDMI output. e HDMI OUT Connects a TV or component with HDMI input.
Installation 3 Installation Installing speakers 3 Installation The unit allows you to use 2.2 channel system. The following illustration shows an example of positioning the system. Note that the illustrations in these instructions differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. Example of 2.2 channel speaker system configuration B A F A Front speaker (left)/ B Front speaker (right) Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible.
Installation Connecting speakers Before connecting the cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. Speaker system connection Front speaker (R) Black Red Front speaker (L) Black Red 2. Connect the wires to the speakers.
Installation Connecting to Your TV You can watch the selected input image when you connect the VIDEO OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect the cables according to the jacks of your components. • Video/Audio (Left/Right) connection (page 14) • HDMI connection (page 15) Video/Audio (Left/Right) connection Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the unit to the video in jack on the TV using a video cable.
Installation HDMI connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this unit using a HDMI cable. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the unit to the HDMI IN jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor. HDMI Connection NOTE • HDMI is the abbreviated name for High Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format.
Installation Resolution Setting The unit provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT jack. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu. 1. Press SETUP. The [Setup] menu appears. Connecting TV or components with HDMI jack 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the unit to the HDMI IN jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor. Connect the HDMI IN jack on the unit to your components with HDMI OUT jack using a HDMI cable. 3 Installation HDMI Connection 2.
Installation Connecting components with analog video and audio jacks It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect the cables according to the jacks of your components. Before connecting the cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. 17 AV IN 2 connection 1. Connect the VIDEO IN jack on the unit to the VIDEO OUT jack on your component using a video cable. Connect the left and right AUDIO IN jacks of the unit to the audio left and right OUT jacks on your component using the audio cables.
Installation Connecting components with Digital Audio jacks Coaxial digital audio connection 1. Connect the COAXIAL IN 1/2 jack on the unit to your components with COAXIAL OUT jack using a coaxial digital audio cable. COAXIAL IN connection It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect the cables according to the jacks of your components. Before connecting the cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. Unit 3 Installation Optical digital audio connection 1.
Installation Connecting the portable device Connecting the antennas 1. Connect the PORT. IN jack on the unit to the LINE OUT jack on your Portable device (MP3 player, etc...) using a portable cable ( 3.5 mm). Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. Before connecting the antenna, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.
Installation Connecting the headphones Connect a pair of stereo headphones ( 3.5 mm phone plug) to the unit’s PHONES jack for private listening. Headphones connection Unit 3 Installation Headphones NOTE • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • The speakers are turned off while the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack.
Installation Settings 21 [Language] Menu Menu Language Adjusting the Setup Settings You can change the settings of the unit in the [Setup] menu. 1. Press SETUP. The [Setup] menu appears. Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display. [Display] Menu TV Aspect Select which screen aspect to use based on the shape of your TV screen. 2. Use U/u to select the first setup option, and press i to move to the second level. [16:9] Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Installation [576i] Outputs 576 lines of interlaced video. [576p] Outputs 576 lines of progressive video. [720p] Outputs 720 lines of progressive video. [1080i] Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video. [1080p] Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video. 3 Installation [Audio] Menu 2.1 Speaker Setup Make the following settings for the built-in 2.1 channel surround decoder. 1. Select [2.1 Speaker Setup] on the [Audio] menu. 2. Press ENTER ( ) The [SPEAKER] menu appears. 3.
Installation DRC (Dynamic Range Control) When a title encoded in Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus is playing back, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). This allows you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set [DRC] to [On] for this effect. HD AV Sync sec. NOTE This function is only operated on the USB mode.
Operation 4 Operation Turning On the unit Before connecting the power cord, connect all your speakers and AV components. 1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. 4 2. Press the POWER (1 or 1/[) button. The unit turns on, the display window lights up. Operation To turn off the unit, press the POWER (1 or 1/[) button. Selecting the input source This section explains how to select the input source (i.e., the AV component that you want to listen to or watch). 1.
Operation To select the required input source using the remote control, use the INPUT buttons. Button Component connected to AV IN 1/2 jack AV Portable device connected to PORT. IN jack PORTABLE Component connected to OPTICAL IN 1/2 jack OPTICAL Component connected to COAXIAL IN 1/2 jack COAXIAL Component connected to HDMI jack HDMI IN Built-in tuner RADIO USB device connected to USB port USB Adjusting the speaker levels You can adjust the level of each speaker.
Operation Enjoying various sound mode You can enjoy various sound mode. For details, refer to the Sound Effect, Bass Blast, and USER EQ. (Pages 26-27) BASS BLAST During playback, reinforces the bass sound. LOUDNESS Improves the bass and treble sound. VIRTUAL You can enjoy more virtual surround sound. BYPASS You can enjoy the 2 channel sound from front speakers and subwoofer. Sound Effect You can select a suitable sound mode.
Operation Bass Blast You can set the BASS BLAST sound mode directly. 27 Listening to FM/AM radio Press BASS BLAST repeatedly. Display Description BASS BLAST During playback, reinforces the bass sound. You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the unit. (Page 19) BYPASS You can enjoy the 2 channel sound from front speakers and subwoofer.
Operation Presetting radio stations Tuning to preset stations You can preset up to 50 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Before tuning to preset stations, make sure you preset radio stations. (Page 28) 1. Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select tuner (FM or AM). Or press RADIO with the remote control to select tuner (FM or AM). 2. Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic tuning or Manual tuning. 3. Press ENTER ( ).
Operation Playing the USB device 29 3. Select [Music], [Movie] or [Photo] using I/ i, and press ENTER ( ) to play the file. To stop playback MUSIC MOVIE PHOTO This unit can play movie, music and photo files contained in the USB device. Press x (STOP) during playback. To pause playback Basic operations 1. Insert an USB device to the USB port until it fits into place. USB device connection Unit MUSIC MOVIE Press X (PAUSE) during playback. Press B (PLAY) to resume playback.
Operation To slow down the playing speed MOVIE While the playback is paused, press M repeatedly to play various speeds of slow motion. NOTE • Devices which require additional program installation connected to a computer, are not supported. • Do not extract the USB device while in operation. Resume playback MUSIC MOVIE The unit records the point where you pressed the x (STOP) depending on the file.
Operation Listening to music You can play music files contained in a USB device. 1. Select [Music] using I/i on the [USB] menu. 31 NOTE • The file requirements are described on page 32. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 29-30. 2. Press ENTER ( ). The unit plays music files automatically. Playing your favorite music Using the [MUSIC] menu This enables you to play the marked music in order by marking your favorite files. 1. During playback, select your favorite files using U/u.
Operation Playing repeatedly or randomly Music file requirement REPEAT repeatedly During playback, press to select a desired mode. Music file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows : • Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA) The current file will be played repeatedly. • Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3), 40 to 192 kbps (WMA) All the files will be played repeatedly.
Operation a Title – current title number/total number of titles b Time – elapsed playing time/total playback time c Audio – selected audio language or channel d Subtitle – selected subtitle e Code Page – selected subtitle code page Hearing different audio 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use U/u to select the [Audio] option. 3. Use I/i to select desired audio language, audio track or audio channel. Selecting a subtitle language 2.
Operation Movie file requirement Movie file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows : • Available resolution: within 720 x 576 (W x H) pixels. • The file name of the DivX subtitle should be entered within 45 characters. • If there is impossible code to express in the DivX file, it may be displayed as “ _ “ mark on the display. • Frame rate : less than 30 fps. • If the video and audio structure of recorded files is not interleaved, either video or audio is outputted.
Operation To stop a slide show Photo file requirement Press x (STOP) during slide show. Photo file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows : To pause a slide show • Max pixel in width : 2 760 x 2 048 pixel Press X (PAUSE) during slide show. Press B (PLAY) or X (PAUSE) to re-start the slide show. • Maximum files : Under 999 • Some files may not operate due to a different recording format or the condition of file. To skip to the next/previous photo • File extensions: “.
Operation Using the Sleep Timer Using microphone You can set the unit to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly. The indicator changes cyclically in the display window as follows. SLEEP 180 t 150 t 120 t 90 t 80 t 70 t 60 t 50 t 40 t 30 t 20 t 10 t Off (No display) 1. Connect a microphone ( jack. 6.3 mm) to MIC Microphone connection Unit To check the remaining time, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display window.
Maintenance 37 5 Maintenance Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Cleaning the unit Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION No power. • The power cord is disconnected. • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No sound. • The speaker wires are disconnected. • Check the speaker connections. • The MASTER VOLUME is adjusted too low. • Adjust the MASTER VOLUME. • The MUTE button is pressed to ON. • Press the MUTE button to cancel the muting effect. • The selected decoding mode is not matched to the input signal format.
Troubleshooting Preset stations cannot • be received. Poor FM reception. The remote control doesn’t work well / at all. An incorrect station frequency has been memorized. • Memorize the correct station frequency. • The memorized stations are cleared. • Memorize the stations again. • No antenna is connected. • Connect the antenna. • The antenna is not positioned for the best reception. • Change the position of the antenna. • The remote control is not pointed directly at the unit.
Appendix 7 Appendix Trademarks and Licenses HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC. DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are registered trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.” 7 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Appendix 41 Specifications General Tuner • Power requirements: Refer to main label. • FM Tuning Range: 87.50 to 108.00 MHz or 87.5 to 108.0 MHz • Power consumption: Refer to main label. • Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 150 x 312 mm • Net Weight (Approx.): 4.
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