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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 12. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. personnel.
Canada CAUTION English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.
Contents English General Information Disc Operations Supplied accessories .......................................... 10 Care and safety information ............................ 10 Playable discs ....................................................... 24 Playing discs ......................................................... 24 Turning on / off auto Eco standby mode .. 25 Using the Disc Menu ......................................... 25 Basic playback controls .....................................
Contents English Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations .................................... 41 Presetting radio stations ................................... 41 Using the Plug and Play ............................... 41 Automatic presetting ................................... 42 Manual presetting ......................................... 42 Selecting a preset radio station ....................... 42 Deleting a preset radio station .................. 42 Timer Operations Setting the timer ...............
General Information English Supplied accessories Care and safety information Surround/center speaker cable (3x) Front speaker and Subwoofer cables (2x) Audio cable (white, red) Avoid high temperatures, moisture, water and dust – Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.) Always keep the disc tray closed to avoid getting dust on the lens.
Connections screws mini speaker stand Step 2: Set up the front speakers with the subwoofer stands English Step 1: Set up the surround speakers front speaker 1 2 subwoofer stand 1 OR 2 1 Before connecting the speakers to the 2 DVD system, firmly attach the mini speaker stands to the surround speakers using the supplied screws. OR Alternatively, you can choose to mount the speakers on the wall. Attach the supplied bracket firmly to the rear of speakers using the supplied screws.
Connections English Step 3: Connecting speakers and twin subwoofer L R SUB-WOOFER SPEAKER SYSTEMS (4Ω) front speaker with subwoofer stand (left) SURROUND CENTER FRONT front speaker with subwoofer stand (right) ~ AC MAINS L AM R FM ANTENNA C AUDIO DIGITAL OUT SL AUX IN TV IN LINE OUT VIDEO OUT CVBS L SR Pb R DIGITAL IN Pr Y P-SCAN ON OFF S-VIDEO Center speaker Surround speaker (left) Surround speaker (right) Connect the supplied speaker systems using the supplied speaker cables
Step 4: Placing the speakers and subwoofer stands Step 5: Connecting FM/AM antennas Center speaker and DVD system Front speaker with subwoofer stand (Left) 2 FM antenna ➠ Front speaker with subwoofer stand (Right) AM antenna 1 1 1 2 L R SUB-WOOFER SPEAKER SYSTEMS (4Ω) SURROUND CENTER FRONT fix the claw into the slot AM FM ANTENNA C AUDIO DIGITAL OUT SL AUX IN TV IN LINE OUT VIDEO OUT Pb R 3 Surround Speaker (Left) 3 DIGITAL IN Pr CVBS L SR Y S-VIDEO Surround Speaker (Right)
Connections English Step 6: Connecting TV COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO AUDIO IN Pr/Cr OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN AM FM ANTENNA C SL SURROUND CENTER FRONT Y SUB-WOOFER SURROUND CENTER FRONT L Y Pr/Cr Pb/Cb VIDEO IN Y R Pb/Cb VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Pr/Cr Pb/Cb VIDEO IN DIGITAL OUT AUX IN AUDIO TV LINE IN OUT VIDEO OUT CVBS L SR 1 Pb R Y DIGITAL IN FM ANTENNA C SL DIGITAL OUT AUX IN AUDIO TV LINE IN OUT VIDEO OUT CVBS L SR Pr Pb R Y DIGITAL IN 3 1 AM P-
English Connections RF coaxial cable to TV 2 COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO Pr/Cr AUDIO IN OUT Back of RF Modulator (example only) Pb/Cb VIDEO IN INT IN Y COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN TO TV VIDEO AUDIO IN IN R L Pr/Cr Pb/Cb VIDEO IN Y CH3 CH4 1 SL FM ANTENNA DIGITAL OUT AUX IN AUDIO TV LINE IN OUT VIDEO OUT CVBS L SR Pr Pb R Y DIGITAL IN L R SUB-WOOFER SPEAKER SYSTEMS (4Ω) AM C SURROUND CENTER FRONT L R SUB-WOOFER SURROUND CENTER FRONT Antenna or Cable TV signal
Connections English Step 7: Connecting the power cord ~ AC MAINS AM FM ANTENNA AUDIO DIGITAL OUT AUX IN TV IN LINE OUT VIDEO OUT Pr CVBS L Pb R P-SCAN ON OFF Y DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN Pr/Cr ~ AC MAINS Pb/Cb VIDEO IN Y power outlet After everything is connected properly, plug in the AC power cord to the power outlet. Never make or change any connections with the power switched on.
Connections (optional) Connecting a VCR or Cable/ Satellite Box Y 1 TO TV L R SUB-WOOFER Pr/Cr Pb/Cb VIDEO IN ANT IN English COMPONENT VIDEO IN SPEAKER SYSTEMS (4Ω) S-VIDEO IN SURROUND CENTER FRONT AUDIO OUT Connecting digital audio equipment AM C SL AUDIO 2 VCR or Cable/Satellite Box DIGITAL AUX OUT IN TV IN L SR R 1 DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT SUB-WOOFER SPEAKER SYSTEMS (4Ω) SURROUND CENTER FRONT DIGITAL IN L R AM FM ANTENNA C SL AUDIO AUX IN DIGITAL OUT TV IN LINE OUT VI
Functional Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 789 0 ! @ OPEN•CLOSE # $ %^ DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SURROUND SYSTEM DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 1 TREBLE PLAY• PAUSE DISC 2 STOP SEATING SOURCE VOLUME CENTRE DISC 3 FT D ISC RIG DVD DISC 4 HT LE SEARCH SURROUND DISC 5 PROG 5 DISC CHANGER TUNING CLOCK•TIMER SU RR English Main unit and remote control RL SU SU B BASS STANDBY-ON iR SENSOR 1 STANDBY ON – – S SEARCH T (PREV/NEXT) Switches to Eco Power standby mode or turns on
% BASS / TREBLE ) DISC SKIP – – Selects bass or treble sound. Use the VOLUME control to select the desired enhancement level. (see page 45) Selects next disc tray for playback. (see page 25) ¡ REPEAT ^ n – – ™ VOICE (only available in Multi-channel mode) Plugging in the headphones jack. The speakers output will be cancelled. – Control buttons available on the remote only English Functional Overview Selects various repeat modes. (see page 26) Turns on/off clear voice sound effect.
Getting Started English Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control Step 2: Setting the clock The clock can be set in either 12-hour or 24-hour mode ("12:00 AM" or "00:00" for example). 3 buttons on front panel 1 DVD system’s display panel CLOCK•TIMER 2 SELECT CLOCK OR TIMER 2 CLOCK•TIMER CLOCK 3 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, SEARCH following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. PROG 5 3 Close the cover.
Step 3: Setting the TV IMPORTANT! Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See pages 14–15 “Connecting TV”.) 1 Adjust SOURCE control until “DISC X” Selecting the color system that corresponds to your TV This DVD system is compatible with both NTSC and PAL. In order for a DVD to play on this DVD system, the color system of the DVD, the TV and the DVD system should match. appears on the display panel (or press DISC/ MEDIA on the remote.
Getting Started English Step 4: Selecting speaker layout SYSTEM MENU 1 2, 3 DISC MENU SEATING ZOOM PREV NEXT 4 OK STOP 1en 1 1en Digital output 7 st All 1 SURR. Multi-channel Night mode Off Karaoke vocal Off Square Speakers Settings... PCM output 48 kHz SYSTEM MENU 9 SOUND 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Select icon and press 4. 3 Use the joystick (1 2 3 4) on the remote to navigate in the menu. Move to and press 2. Move to {Speaker Layout} and press 2.
Setting the speakers’ channels You can adjust the delay times (center and surround only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimize the sound according to your surroundings and setup. Speaker settings are only active on Multi-channel audio outputs.
Disc Operations English IMPORTANT! – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is for the same zone as your player. – Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. – Do not push on the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the disc player to malfunction.
Disc Operations It is a power-saving feature, the system will automatically switch to Eco standby mode if you do not press any buttons within 30 minutes after a disc has stopped playing. buttons on front panel 1 2 STANDBY-ON STOP DVD system’s display panel 13:38 AUTO ECO ON 1 Press and hold STANDBY ON to switch the system to standby mode. ➜ The clock appears. 2 Press and hold Ç until “AUTO ECO Basic playback controls English Turning on/off auto Eco standby mode Pausing playback ● Press ÉÅ.
Disc Operations English Selecting various repeat functions Repeat play mode ● While playing a disc, press REPEAT to select : Program favorite tracks (audio CDs only) You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the order of the tracks to be played. Up to 20 tracks can be stored. REPEAT CHAPTER (DVD) – to repeat playback of the current chapter. REPEAT ALBUM (MP3) – to repeat playback of the current album.
Disc Operations English 4 Press S / T or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the track number. 5 Press OK to store the track. 6 Repeat steps 4~5 to select other tracks. 7 Press ÉÅ to start program playback. ➜ Only the tracks programmed from audio CDs will play. 8 Press Ç to stop playback or exit program mode. Helpful Hint: – If you do not press any buttons within 20 seconds, the system will exit programming mode. Clearing the program ● Stop playback, then press Ç.
Disc Operations English Using the menu bar to program ● To program only certain Chapter / Index of the selected Title /Track, go to step 6 (not applicable for Audio CDs.) Favorite Track Selection (FTS) lets you play your favorite Titles / Chapters or Tracks/ Indexes in the order you select. An FTS program can contain 20 items (Titles, Chapters, etc.). 6 Move to {Chapter/Index} in the menu, IMPORTANT! – It is only possible to program from the current selected disc tray.
Playing MP3 disc IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 21 “ Setting the TV” .) 1 Load an MP3 disc. ➜ The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to the complexity of the directory / file configuration. 2 Playback will start automatically. ➜ A list of albums / titles menu will appear on the TV.
DVD Menu Options English Using the menu bar You can continue a number of operations directly via the multiple menu bars on the TV screen without interrupting the disc playback. The exception is when you (SETUP MENU) the playback enter will pause. SYSTEM MENU DISC MENU 1 2 SEATING ZOOM PREV NEXT 3 OK STOP PLAY/PAUSE 1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. ➜ The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV screen. Subtitle Language Press 34 to select a subtitle language available on the DVD.
Using the Setup Menu (User Preference Settings) This DVD setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. SYSTEM MENU Setting the TV shape The format you select must be available on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV Shape will not affect the picture during playback.
DVD Menu Options English Improving the image for NTSC setting This feature is only applicable if you have set the ‘TV System’ to ‘NTSC’ setting (see page 21.) Selecting a predefined color setting This DVD system provides four predefined sets of color settings and one personal setting which you can define yourself.
Fine-tuning the personal color setting If you choose ‘Personal’ from Color Settings menu, you can adjust the color parameters to suit your preference. Follow the steps of “Using the setup menu” and select : > Personal Color 1en 1en 1 st Improving the image for Progressive Scan Video output setting This feature is only applicable if you have connected this DVD system to a Progressive Scan TV through the Component Video jacks (see page 14.
DVD Menu Options English Setting the digital output Set Digital Output according to your optional audio equipment connections. Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > Digital Output 1en 1en Digital output Analog output Night mode 1 Setting the PCM output Set your PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) output only after you have set the system’s Digital Output to {PCM only.} (See “Setting the digital output”.
DVD Menu Options Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > Analog Output Night mode – turning on/ off Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : English Setting the analog output Set Analog Output to match your DVD home cinema system’s playback capability. This function can also be accessed via the SURR. button on the remote control (or SURROUND on the front panel.
DVD Menu Options English Status window – turning on/ off Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : Help text – turning on/ off Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > Status window 1en 1 1en > Help text st Access control Status window PBC 1 1en st Status window On Off PBC Help text Help text On Off Off Select this to remove the status window from the TV screen. Off Select this to turn off the help text display.
DVD Menu Options 5 Move to {Change code} and press 2. 1en 1en Access control Status window PBC 4, 6 TUNER [ [ [ [ ] ] ] ] AUX/DI 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 SURR. 0 SOUND 6 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter VOL SYSTEM MENU 1, 7 2, 3, 5 st Child lock Parental level Change country Change code Help text DISC/ MEDIA TV/AV 1 English Changing the password You can change the four-digit code used for Access Control. your new four-digit code. Then, enter the same code again to reconfirm.
DVD Menu Options English Restricting playback by setting Parental Level (only available in region 1 players) Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country dependent. You can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your children or have certain discs played with alternative scenes.
DVD Menu Options Not all DVDs are rated or coded by the disc maker. You can prevent a specific DVD from playing by locking or unlocking the DVD, regardless of its rating. 5 Move to {Child lock} and press 2. 6 Press 3 4 to select Ç (lock) or É (unlock,) then press OK. ➜ Locked discs will not play unless you enter your four-digit code.
DVD Menu Options English Enabling Play once/Play Always Changing the country You can enable or disable viewing of a specific disc. The DVD system can memorize settings for 120 discs. When you select ‘Play Always,’ the disc currently in the player moves to the top of the list. When the list is full and you add a new disc, the last disc in the list will drop out of the list. If a disc has Parental Level coding, the codings are applicable only for the country specified on the disc.
IMPORTANT! – Make sure the FM and AM antennas are connected. – The TUNING button on the front panel is used to toggle between frequency tuning and preset tuning. When in preset tuning mode, pressing S / T buttons on the front panel will change the preset number. Otherwise, pressing S / T will change the radio frequency.
Tuner Operations English Automatic presetting You can start the automatic presetting from a selected preset number. DVD system’s display panel DISC/ MEDIA TV/AV TUNER AUX/DI 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 0 SOUND VOL DISC MENU 2 Press 1 2 or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select a preset number. P01 FM 98:00 4 Press PROGRAM again to store.
Timer Operations The system can switch on to DISC or TUNER mode automatically at a preset time, serving as an alarm to wake you up. IMPORTANT! – Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock is set correctly. – The volume of the timer will increase gradually to the last tuned volume level. If the last tuned volume level is too low, the set will then increase to a predetermined minimum audible level.
Timer Operations English Setting the Sleep timer The sleep timer enables the system to switch to Eco Power standby mode automatically at a preset time. ● Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly until it reaches the desired preset turn-off time. ➜ The selections are as follows (time in minutes:) 15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 90 ™ 120 ™ OFF ™ 15 … ➜ SLEEP will show on the display panel, except if "OFF" is selected. ➜ Before the system switches to Eco Power standby mode, a countdown of 10 seconds is displayed.
Sound Control 2 Within five seconds, use the VOLUME IMPORTANT! For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and subwoofer are connected (see page 12.) control to adjust the Bass or Treble level (-3 to +3.) ➜ If the volume control is not used within five seconds, it will resume its normal volume control function. Selecting surround sound Changing subwoofer volume level ● Press SURROUND (SURR.) to select : MULTI-channel, 3D SOUND or STEREO.
Other Functions English Switching on/off Switching to active mode ● Adjust the SOURCE control to select : DISC 1....DISC 5 ™ FM TUNER ™ AM TUNER ™ TV/AV ™ AUX ™ DI ™ DISC 1.... OR Press DISC/MEDIA, TUNER, TV/AV or AUX/DI on the remote. Switching to Eco Power standby mode ● Press STANDBY ON (B.) ➜ ECO POWER button lights up. ➜ The display screen will go blank. Switching to standby mode (view clock) ● Press and hold STANDBY ON (B). ➜ The clock appears.
AMPLIFIER SECTION MAIN UNIT Output power - Stereo mode (DIN) Power Supply Rating Power Consumption Dimensions (w x h x d) 450 W Total power 75 W + 75 W RMS / 2 x 60 W FTC 1 - Surround mode (1 kHz) 75 W RMS/channel Frequency Response 120 Hz – 20 kHz / –3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 65 dB (CCIR) Input Sensitivity - AUX In 880 mV - TV In 350 mV Output Sensitivity - Headphone 32 Ω – 1000 Ω - Line Out 600 mV - Digital In acc IEC 60958 & IEC 61937 1 4ohm, 120 Hz~12.
Troubleshooting English WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, please call 1-800-531-0039 for help. Solution Problem No power. – – No picture. – – – Distorted or poor picture.
Solution Problem The DVD player does not start playback. – – – – – – Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down. (see page 24) Check the disc type, color system and region code. (see page 24) Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc. Press SYSTEM SETUP to turn off the setup menu screen. Change the rating level. (see page 38) Moisture has condensed inside the system. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour.
Glossary English Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of widescreens is 16:9. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).
Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a signal frame. This system can convert the interlaced video from DVD into progressive format for connection to a progressive display. It dramatically increases the vertical resolution. A progressive-scan TV is needed to receive progressive scan output from the player. Region code: A system for allowing discs to be played back only in the region designated beforehand.
LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO SYSTEM One Year Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free.
