Akai CMB-4300SS User manual

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ImportantSafetyInstruction
WARNING Thelightningflashwithanarrowheadsymbol,within
theequilateraltriangle,isintendedtoalerttheuserto
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
withintheproduct'senclosurethatmaybeofsufficient
magnitudetocauseanelectricshock.
Theexclamationpointwithintheequilateraltriangleis
intendedtoalerttheusertothepresenceofimportant
operatingandmaintenance(servicing)instructions
inthisownermanual.
WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISKOF ELECTRIC
SHOCK,DONOTREMOVECOVER(ORBACK).NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSETHIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Notes on Copyright
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, rent copyrighted material
without permission.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited
viewing uses only.
DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted. This product
incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
WARNING:
• Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power cord and refer servicing to a qualified technician.
• Do not place anything directly on the top of the unit. Damage to the unit can result.
This product contains a
low power laser device.
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1
PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1
PRODUTO LASER CLASSE 1 This symbol means that the unit
complies with European safely and
electrical interference directines.
The symbol for
Class II (Double
lnsulation)
Thisvideocassetterecorder(VCR)uses"ONLY" cassette
tapes,PALvideosignals.
On Placement
• Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid.
• Place the unit on a flat and even surface.
• Donotrestricttheairflowoftheunitbyplacingit in aplacewithpoorairflow,bycoveringitwithacloth, or byplacing
it on carpeting.
• The unit/subwoofer should be situated with adequate space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10cm (4 in.) clearance from the unit/subwoofer.
On Safety
• When connecting or disconnecting the AC cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the cord may damage
it and create a hazard.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power cord.
On Condensation
• When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form inside the unit.
When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally. Let the unit stand for 1 to 2 hours
before turning the power on, or gradually heat the room up and dry the unit before use.

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instruction ....................... 1
Disc Formats ................................................ 4
Parts and Functions .................................. 5-8
FrontPanel.................................................................5
RearPanel..................................................................6
UsingtheRemoteControl........................................6
RemoteControl......................................................7-8
Display .................................................... 9-10
FrontPanelDisplay...................................................9
DisplayInformation..................................................9
VCRDisplay.............................................................10
Connections .......................................... 10-14
ForbetterreceptionofRadio..................................10
ConnectingyourTV.................................................11
Connectingotherequipment................................12
Connectingthespeakers&subwoofer ..................13
Positioningthespeakersandsubwoofer..............13
Mountingrearsurroundspeakers ..........................14
TurningontheUnitandTV ......................................14
Powercordconnection...........................................14
Adjusting the Sound ............................. 15-16
Playing a Disc ....................................... 17-20
Pausingplayback(stillmode)...............................17
Stoppingplayback...............................................17
Toskiptoadifferenttrack..................................17
FastFoward/FastReverse.....................................18
Skip(Forward)........................................................18
Zoomingintoanimage .........................................18
Angleselection.......................................................19
Audioselection.......................................................19
Subtitleselection....................................................20
IMPORTANT
This Unit does NOT allow
copying from DVD to VCR tape
CD/DVDprogrammablememory............... 24
DVDprogrammablememory.................................24
Title/Chapterprogrammedplayback.............24
CDprogrammablememory...................................24
Trackprogrammedplayback..........................24
Locatingaspecifictitle .........................................22
Locatingaspecifictitle/chapter/track..................22
Locatingaspecifictime.........................................23
Anglesetting...........................................................23
Audiosetting..........................................................23
Subtitlesetting.......................................................23
Repeat Playback ................................... 25-26
Repeatingatitle/chapter(DVD)............................25
Repeatingasingletrack/wholedisc(CD)...........25
Repeatingaspecificsection(DVD)......................26
Playing MP3 and Picture File Disc......... 27-28
PlayingaMP3filedisc.........................................27
PlayingaPicturefiledisc....................................28
PlayingaMP3/Picturefiledisc............................28
CustomizingtheFunctionSettings ........29-37
LANGUAGEsetting..................................................29
VIDEOsetting............................................................30
TVShape..............................................................30
VideoOutput.......................................................31
Brightness............................................................31
Edges....................................................................32
AUDIOsetting...........................................................33
DigitalOut............................................................33
L/Rspeaker..........................................................33
Subwoofer............................................................34
SurroundDelay..................................................34
CenterDelay........................................................35
Pinknoise...........................................................35
RATINGsetting.........................................................36
Password/Parentallock...................................36
FactorySet..........................................................37
VCR Setup ............................................. 38-42
OnScreenDisplay..................................................38
ManuallyTuning......................................................39
Procedure...........................................................39
RFThroughON/OFF.......................................39
ChannelPreset..................................................40
ChannelSort......................................................40
DeletingChannels...................................................41
Changingtheon-screenDisplayLanuage .........41
ManuallySettingtheClock.............................42
Special Functions ................................. 21-23
Displayfunction(DVD)..........................................21
GOTOfunction(DVD)...........................................21

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Table of Contents
RFChannelTuning.................................................42
RFThroughON/OFF..............................................42
VCRReset................................................................42
VCR Cassette Playback ......................... 43-45
Insertingavideocassette...............................43
Playback.............................................................43
Fastforwardandrewind.................................43
Stillpictureandframeadvance.......................43
Picturedisurbanceduringplayback..............43
Autioenhance...................................................43
VideoSearch......................................................44
Quickstartwithfullloadingmechanism.......44
Fullautomaticplayback..................................44
Checktheamountoftaperemaining.............44
Playingbackavideotaperepeatedly.............45
PlayingbackanNTSCtape.............................45
VCR Recording ...................................... 49-52
ImmediateRecording.............................................49
Selectionofachannel........................................49
Tapespeedselection.......................................49
Cassetteeraseprotection................................49
Simpletimedrecording....................................49
HowtosetaDelayedRecording...........................50
SettingaRecording................................................50
Check,ChangeandCancelDelayed
Recording..................................................................51
Checkingarecording.......................................51
Changingarecording......................................51
Cancellingarecording.....................................51
RecordingfromotherEquipment.........................52
Radio Operation ................................... 53-54
Tuningintoastationmanually ...............................53
FMStereo.............................................................53
WeakFMstations...............................................53
Tosearchforastationautomatically................53
Presettingstations.............................................53
VCRCassetteAdvancedPlayback.........46-48
LCDDisplay.............................................................46
Timeofday....................................................46
Channelstatus..............................................46
TapeCounter.................................................46
Taperemaining.............................................46
AudioandyourVCR...............................................47
Hi-Fistereosound........................................47
NICAMHi-Fistereosound.............................47
Colour..............................................................48
Bluemute.......................................................48
Tuningintoapresetstation....................................53
RDSstationservice................................................54
Programtypes(PTY)..............................................54
Radiotext.................................................................54
LanguageCodeListforDiscLanguage.......55
Maintenance................................................56
CleaningDisc..........................................................56
CleaningtheUnit...................................................56
ImportantNote.......................................................56
Trouble Shooting Guide ........................ 56-58

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The unit can playback.
Region Management Information
RegionManagementInformation:ThisunitisdesignedandmanufacturedtorespondtotheRegionManagement
Information that is encoded on DVD discs. If the Region number printed on the DVD disc does not correspond
to the Region number of this unit, this unit cannot play that disc.
The region number of this unit is 2.
Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available
When the symbol appears on the TV screen, it indicates that the function or operation attempted is not
available at that time. This occurs because the DVD disc manufacturer determines the specific functions.
Certain functions may not be available on some discs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the
DVD.
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1Chapter 2 Chapter 2Chapter 3
DVDs
[8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc]
Notes on Unauthorized Discs
You may not be able to play back some DVD discs on this unit if they were purchased from outside your
geographic area or made for business purposes.
Title, Chapter and Tracks
• DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”. If the
disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would
bea separate “title”.“Chapters” are sectionsof titles.
• Audio CDs and Video CDs are divided into “tracks”.
A “track” is usually one song on an Audio CD.
Note :
• Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded on them,
but some do not.
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5
Icons Used on DVDs
Sample lcons Language selections for audio
Language selections for subtitles
Screen aspect ratio
Multiple camera angles
Region code indicator
2
2
2
1. English
2. French
1. English
2. French
Notes:
• This unit supports 2-channel (L/R) audio and 5.1ch (Multi-channel) MPEG Audio 1/2 (only when the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT coaxial jack is used for connection). It does not support 7.1 channel MPEG Audio Version 2.0.
• When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played, but the graphic
images will not be shown.
Disc Formats
Compatible
Audio CDs
[8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc]
2
Video CDs
[8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc]

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1) STANDBY/ONbutton
Turn the power on or off.
2) STOP button (for VCR)
Stop playing a tape.
3) PLAY button (for VCR)
Press to start or resume playback
4) CHANNEL button UP/ DOWN (for VCR)
Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and
adjust certain setting.
5) Video cassette compartment
Open tray by pushing TAPE EJECT button.
6) Disc tray
Open or close tray by pushing DVD OPEN/CLOSE
button. Place a disc on the disc tray, label side up.
7) DVDOPEN/CLOSEbutton
Use to open and close the disc tray.
8) VOLUMEcontrol
Changetheloudnessofthesoundfromthespeakers
connected to the unit.
9) Displaywindow
Display system information.
10) FUNCTION button (DVD/RADIO/VCR)
Select the source.
11) PLAY button (for DVD)
Press to start or resume playback
12) PAUSE/ STOP/REW/F.FWbutton(forDVD)
Press to pause playback. Each time you press the
PAUSE button the picture advances one frame.
Press the PLAY button to resume playback.
Stop playing a disc.
Fast reverse and forward playback.
13) POWER ON / STANDBY indicator
When the Unit is turned on by pressing the MAIN
POWER/STANDBY button, the light will illuminate
a few seconds. If you press the POWER button on
the remote control, the Unit will turn off and go into
standby mode. The light will continue to illuminate.
Front Panel
14) VCR display
TIMER RECORD indicator : Once the TIMER
RECORD is set, this indicator will appear.
VCR MODE indicator : To watch another TV
programme while recording.
TAPE MOTION STATUS indicator : Insert a video
into your VCR, this indicator will appear.
RECORDING indicator : When video tape is
recording, this indicator will appear.
AUDIO OUTPUT indicator : Normal Hi-Fi stereo
soundwill be heard ifL and R isappear on the VCR
display.
TAPE SPEED indicator : Display the tape speed.
CLICK, TAPE COUNTER, TAPE STATUS AND
CHANNEL PRESET STATUS : Show current time
of day, channel number, tape counter and amout of
video tape remaining.
15) SET/MENU/REW/F.FWDbutton(forVCR)
SET:ConfirmselectionsonaVCRmenuscreen.
MENU : Use to select various screen functions.
REW : Fast reverse playback.
F.FWD : Fast forward playback.
16) REC button (for VCR)
Record a programme from TV or other sources
(except DVD).
17) VCR STANDBY button
Turn the VCR off.
18) TAPE EJECT button (for VCR)
Use to eject the tape.
19) Remote sensor
Receive the remote control unit signals.
20) VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks (LINE IN 3)
VIDEO IN : Connect a cable coming from the video
out jack of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio
visual source here.
AUDIOIN(L/R):Connectaudiocablescomingfrom
theaudiooutjacksofacamcorder,anotherVCR,or
an audio source here.
Parts and Functions
Note:
Screensaver- Ifnobutton ispressedwithin 2minutes,the screensavefunction willactivatefor DVDonly,If youwant
to return to the normal screen, press any button.
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Rear Panel
21) Power cord
22) S-VIDEO (DVD) output jack
23) Right Front speaker terminals
24) SUB-WOOFER OUT jack
25) Left Front speaker terminals
26) LINE1(I)IN/OUT and VIDEO(L1/I)
27) AM(MW) LOOP ANTENNA terminal
28) FM ANTENNA jacks
29) AERIAL IN/OUT jacks
30) Left/Right AUDIO OUT jacks
31) LINE2(II)IN/DECODER and CANAL PLUS/L2(II)
32) Left Rear speaker terminals
33) Centre speaker terminals
34) Right Rear speaker terminals
35) OPTICAL OUT jack (DVD)
36) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack (DVD)
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Parts and Functions
ToinstallBatteries
1.Open the battery door.
BatteryReplacement
When batteries become weak, the operating distance of the Remote Control is greatly reduced and you will
need to replace the batteries.
Notes:
• If the Remote Control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage caused
by battery leakage corrosion.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZINC) or rechargeable
(NICKEL-CADMIUM) batteries.
• WARNING : Do not dispose of batteries in fire, batteries may explode or leak.
2.Insert two "AA" or UM-3 size batteries.
Using the Remote Control
• Point the Remote Control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit.
• When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared REMOTE SENSOR may be
degraded, causing unreliable operation.
• The recommended effective distance for remote operation is about 16 feet (5 meters).
LINE1( )IN/
OUT
I
LINE2( )IN/
DECODER
II
CANAL PLUS /
L2( )
II
VIDEO(L1/ )
I
FM A NT. 75
COAXIAL
()
Ω
AM (MW)
LOOP ANT.
AC
IN
OUT
AERIAL
RL
AUDIO OUT
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Parts and Functions
1) STANDBY button
Turns the Unit on or puts it in standby mode.
2) RETURN button
ReturntothenormaloperationafterusingtheSETUPmenu.
3) Number (0 - 9), (+10) and AM/PM buttons
Use when creating programs, and entering a parental level
password. To select numbers over 9, press +10 button and
then the second no. for example, to enter 18, press +10 and
then 8.
AM/PM : Select AM or PM during time setting.
4) 5.1Chbutton
Switch speaker output to 5.1 channel mode. (All speakers +
subwoofer)
5) MEMORYbutton
Enter the number of a selected chapter or track.
Enter the number of a selected station.
Enter the number of a selected channel.
6) VCR STOP button
Stop playback.
7) CHANNEL +/- buttons
Select the desired channel.
8) PROLOGIC button
In VCR mode, switches to Dolby Pro Logic mode for VHS
tapes encoded with Dolby Pro Logic.
9) VOLUME (+ / -) buttons
Adjust the volume.
10) ENTERbutton
Confirm selections on a menu screen.
11) SETUPbutton
Selects the SET UP menu screen.
12) / CURSOR buttons
Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and adjust
certain settings.
13) VCRON/OFFbutton
Turns the VCR on and off.
14) TUNING buttons
:Fast reverse playback of DVDs/VCRs.
:Fast forward playback of DVDs/VCRs.
TUNING : Scan all available radio stations.
15) STOP button (for DVD/VCR)
Stop playback.
16) PREV button (for DVD/VCR)
Move reverse through titles, chapters or tracks on a disc.
Tune to the presetted stations.
Set a reverse video search time.
17) CLEARbutton
Clearinputselectionsandcancelcertainplaybackfunctions.
18) DISPLAYbutton
Change disc status information displayed on the TV.
Change the screen as your desired.
19) ANGLEbutton
Switch the camera angle of the video presentation when
sceneswithmultiplecamera anglesarerecordedon aDVD.
20) SUBTITLEbutton .....
SelectoneofthesubtitlelanguagesprogrammedonaDVD.
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Remote Control
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RETURN
POWER
OPEN/
CLOSE
FUNCTION
GOTO
AM/PM
VOLUME
SETUP MENU
ENTER
STOP
PREV
CLEAR
ANGLE SUBTITLE
CMB-4300SS
FM MODE BAND
A-B DISC
DISPLAY ZOOM AUDIO
TUNING NEXT
PLAY PAUSE
REPEAT
CH+
CH- SP .EP
INPUT TV/VCR
REC
MEMORY SOUND2.1 CH5.1 CH
VCR STOP
VCR
ON/OFF
PRO LOGIC
VCR
TIMER

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21) FUNCTIONbutton
Use to change the mode (VCR, RADIO and DVD
mode).
22) OPEN / CLOSE button (for DVD)
Use to open or close the disc tray.
23) GOTObutton
Skip directly to a specific location on a DVD disc.
24) 2.1 CH button
Switchspeakeroutputsto2.1channel.(Frontleft/right
speakers + subwoofer)
25) SOUNDbutton
Selectssoundbalanceandtonecontrolsforadjustment
with the cursor buttons.
26) TV/VCRbutton
Use to select TV or VCR position.
27) INPUTbutton
Select the input source from another video device.
28) REC button (for VCR)
RecordaprogrammefromTVorothersources(except
DVD).
29) SP • EP button
Select a recording speed (SP=standard play,
EP=extended play).
30) / CURSOR buttons
Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and
make adjust certain settings.
31) MENU button
Open and close DVD's menu.
32) VCRTIMERbutton
Turn VCR Timer ON/OFF.
33) PLAY button (for DVD/VCR)
Start playback.
34) PAUSE button (for DVD/VCR)
Pause playback, frame advance.
35) NEXT button (for DVD/VCR)
Move forward through titles, chapters or tracks on a
disc.
Tune to the presetted stations.
Set a forward video search time.
36) AUDIObutton
Select one of the audio soundtracks programmed on
a DVD or selects the audio output mode on a AUDIO
CD or VCD.
37) ZOOMbutton
Zoom into an image.
38) BAND/REPEAT-DISC button
Switch between MW or FM.
Repeat chapter or title of a DVD.
Repeat single track or whole CD or VCD.
39) FM MODE / REPEAT A - B button
SetFM MODE toFM STEREO forFM stereo soundor
to FM MONO for mono sound.
Perform point-to-point repeat playback on a DVD, CD
or VCD.
Parts and Functions
Remote Control
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RETURN
POWER
OPEN/
CLOSE
FUNCTION
GOTO
AM/PM
VOLUME
SETUP MENU
ENTER
STOP
PREV
CLEAR
ANGLE SUBTITLE
CMB-4300SS
FM MODE BAND
A-B DISC
DISPLAY ZOOM AUDIO
TUNING NEXT
PLAY PAUSE
REPEAT
CH+
CH- SP .EP
INPUT TV/VCR
REC
MEMORY SOUND2.1 CH5.1 CH
VCR STOP
VCR
ON/OFF
PRO LOGIC
VCR
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Region (Local) Number Error Indicator
Iftheregion(local)number of thediscthatyouattempt toplaydiffersfromthe regionnumberoftheunit, "InvalidRegion"
appears on the TV screen. (The disc cannot be played).
If no disc is loaded
when the Main unit
is switched on.
Tray open
Tray closed
Loading
Stopped
Playing
Paused
Fast forward
Fast reverse
Repeat A - B
Remarks
"" appears when the tray is closed and:
1)There is no disc in the tray.
2)The disc type is not playable in this unit.
3)The disc is not loaded correctly (upside-down, etc.)
The display changes to show
other indicators (total time, etc.)
Freezestheimage onthescreen orpausesaudio playback.
The display changes to show other indicators (total
time, etc.)
TV Screen Unit Display
No Disc
Stop
Play
Pause
x 2
x 2
Loading...
A-B
B
ANGLE indicator
Appears when multiple camera angles
are recorded in the section of the DVD
that is currently playing.
TITLE indicator
WhenaDVDisloadedin
the unit, this indicator
appears along with the
title number.
CHAPTER /TRACK indicator
When a DVD is loaded in the
unit, this indicator appears
along with the chapter number.
When a Audio CD is loaded in
the unit, this indicator appears
along with the track number.
DOLBY DIGITAL
indicator
Displays while Dolby
Digitalsoundprocessing
is being performed or
when the loaded disc
contains Dolby Digital
sound.
OPERATION indicator
Indicates the operation status of the disc and unit.
REPEAT 1
playback
indicator
Displayed
during
repeat
playback.
Display
Front Panel Display
Display Information
The DVD displays the information shown below on the TV screen and on the unit's DVD display depending
on the operation status.
Display Examples
Open
A -
R. TOTAL(REMAIN.TOTAL)
indicator
Indicates the elapsed playback time
ofthedisc.Withsomediscs, thisarea
also shows the total play time of the
disc when playback is stopped.
REPEAT A-B playback
indicator
Displayed during repeat
playback.
MEMORY
indicator
Displayed
during
programmed
playback.
Close
STEREO indicator
Tune into a station. "((ST))"
will appear when an FM
broadcast is in stereo.
Turn on VCR In VCR mode.
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Repeat a specific section.
The operation is not permitted by the DVD unit or the
disc.

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LINE1( )IN/
OUT
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LINE2( )IN/
DECODER
II
CA NAL P LUS /
L2( )
II
VIDEO(L1/ )
I
FM A NT. 75
COAXIAL()
Ω
AM (M W)
LOOP ANT.
AC
IN
OUT
AERIAL
RL
AUDIO OUT
Display
VCR Display
FM
Connect FM antenna (supplied) to the FM ANTENNA jacks.
AM(MW)
Connect the AM(MW) loop antenna (supplied) to the AM(MW) LOOP ANTENNA terminals.
1. For better reception of Radio
Connections
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1) TIMER RECORD indicator
2) VCR MODE indicator
3) TAPE MOTION STATUS indicator
4) RECORDING indicator
SEP
VCR
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5
5) AUDIO OUTPUT indicator
6) TAPE SPEED indicator
7) CLOCK, TAPE COUNTER, TAPE STATUS AND
CHANNEL PRESET STATUS
FMANTENNA
ACPOWERCORD
AM(MW)LOOP ANTENNA(SUPPLIED)

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2. Connecting to your TV
The unit can be connected to your TV in several different ways, depending on the design of your TV.
RCA Audio Cable:
1. Connect the left/right AUDIO OUT jacks to the left/right AUDIO IN jack on your TV.
or
S-Video Cable:
Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) and the Audio/Video cable (not supplied).
1. Use an S-Video cable to connect the S-VIDEO (DVD) jack on your unit to the S-VIDEO jack on your TV.
2. Next, use the Audio/Video cable to connect ONLY the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks to the left and right AUDIO
IN jack on your TV. Do not connect the yellow Video plug.
or
SCART Lead:
Use the SCART lead (not supplied), connect the SCART lead from the unit to your TV.
or
3 Phono/Scart AV-cable
Use the 3 Phono/Scart AV-cable (supplied), to connect the Scart lead on the unit and 3 Phono to your decoder unit
or statellite system.
Note:
If you want the sound come from the sprakers (supplied), you need not to connect the Audio/Video cable.
LINE1( )IN/
OUT
I
LINE2( )IN/
DECODER
II
CANAL PLUS/
L2( )
II
VIDE O( L1/ )
I
FM ANT.75
COAXIAL
()Ω
AM (MW)
LOOP ANT.
AC
IN
OUT
AERI AL
RL
AUDIO OUT
When you connect this system to
your TV, be sure to turn off the power
and unplug both units from the wall
outlet before making and connections.
AERIAL
OUT
SCART lead
(not supplied)
RF connection
cable
(supplied)
To Wall Outlet
S-Video cable (not supplied)
To AUDIO IN
(white)
(red)
To AUDIO OUT
Audio cable
(white)
(red)
Aerial or
CATV cable
(not supplied)
AERIAL IN
EXISTING AERIAL
CABLE
DECODER UNIT
OR SATELLITE SYSTEM
3 Phono/Scart AV-cable
(supplied)
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RL
AUDIO OUT
R
RL
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
R
L
Connections
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Notes:
• If the external equipment is a television and this audio system is closed to it, you may experience interference if the
tuner function is selected while the television is working.
• When you have selected TUNER function, sound will ONLY come from the front left, right speakers and subwoofer.
• If you have a stereo VCR, make sure you set it in stereo mode.
• Due to copyright protection, DVD movies cannot be copied.If you copy a DVD movie onto a videotape, the resulting
copy will be unclear, with poor sound quality.This is NOT caused by a defective DVD system.
3. Connecting Other Equipment
You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your unit in different ways.The following illustrations give
a few examples of the connection possibilities.
Analogueconnection
Digital connection
COAXIALOPTICAL
Camcorder
VCR
Sound
system
(Yellow) (White) (Red)
(White)
(Red)
(White)(Red)
(White)(Red)
(White)
(Red)
Optical digital cable (not supplied)
Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)
Rear of Unit Audio equipment with
optical/coaxial digital input jack
Rear of Unit
Amplifier of stereo system, etc.
Front of Unit Rear of Unit
3 PHONO/SCART AV-CABLE (SUPPLIED)
(VIDEO cable not supplied)
(VIDEO cable not supplied)
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Connections
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5. Positioning the speakers and subwoofer
3.Connecting the speakers & subwoofer
1. The speaker cords have been color-coded to simplify connection. Just plug the POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-)
ends of each speaker wire into the corresponding jacks on the rear of the Unit, matching the color tube on the end
of the speaker wire to the color-coded connector.
2. Connecteach of the speaker wiresto thesatellite speakers.The front left/rightand
rear left/right speakers are all the same. However, make sure you connect to the
center speaker (color) to the one speaker which is slightly wider than the rest.
3. Use the included cord with RCA plug to connect SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the
rearofthemainunitandSUBWOOFERINjackontherearoftheactivesubwoofer.
• Set the POWER switch to turn on the subwoofer and POWER indicator is lit.
CAUTION
Please make sure to turn
the power switch on the
rear of the subwoofer to
the ON position.
Notes:
• Make sure that all the components and speakers are connected
correctly.
• Be sure the AC power cord is disconnected and all functions are off
before making connections.
• When you are not going to use the Unit for a long period of time,
disconnect the power cord.
LINE1( )IN/
OUT
I
LINE2( )IN/
DECODER
II
CANAL PLUS/
L2( )
II
VIDEO(L1/ )
I
FM ANT.75
COAXIAL()
Ω
AM(MW)
LOOP ANT.
AC
IN
OUT
AERIAL
RL
AUDIO OU T
+
+
FRONT (RIGHT) FRONT (LEFT)
REAR (RIGHT) REAR (LEFT)
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
CENTER
Front of Subwoofer
Rear of Subwoofer
SUBWOOFER IN
jack
POWER ON/OFF
switch
POWER
indicator
ONOFF
AC 230V 50H z
MODELNO.:CMB-4300SS
IMPEDANCE: 4 OHM
SUBWOO FER
POWER CONSUMPTION:90W
To wall outlet
ON
OFF
AC 230V 50Hz
MOD EL N O.: C MB -43 00S S
IMPEDANCE: 4 OHM
SUBWOOFER
POWER CO NSU MPTION : 90W
FRONT SPEAKERS
Place on both sides of the TV,
equal distances apart.
SUBWOOFER
Can be placed anywhere.
CENTER
Place on the top of
or below theTV.
SUB-
WOOFER
CENTER
FRONT
LEFT FRONT
RIGHT
REAR
RIGHT
REAR
LEFT
REARSPEAKERS
Place right beside or slightly
behind your listening position,
and a little higher than your ears.
CENTER

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Connections
Turning on the unit and TV
1)Press the MAIN POWER button to turn the unit ON, or
2)Press the /POWER button on the remote control while the unit is in standby mode.
3)Turn on the TV by pressing its POWER button.
4)Select the channel on yourTV corresponding to theVIDEO IN jack that the unit is connected to.SeeTV User guide
for more information.
• If you have connected the unit successfully, the DVD logo (start-up picture) will appear on your TV screen.
Power cord connection
• Make sure that all the components and speakers are connected correctly.
• Be sure the AC power cord is disconnected and all functions are off before making connections.
• When you are not going to use the Unit for a long period of time, disconnect the power cord.
Mounting rear surround speakers
1) Mark the correct mounting position on the wall.
2) Insert a fixing screw(s) at the marked position on the wall.
3) Align the slot hole(s) of the speaker over the screw and pull the speaker downward until it is firmly hooked.

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To adjust the surround sound balance while Pro Logic decoding is in effect
Use the remote control to make the following changes to speaker balance:
Front speaker (left)
• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display LEFT, then press the or CURSOR button to adjust the
sound level. It will show on the display window.
Front speaker (right)
• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display RIGHT, then press the or CURSOR button toadjust the
sound level. It will show on the display window.
Center speaker
• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display CENTER, then press the or CURSOR button to adjust
the sound level. It will show on the display window.
Rear speaker (left)
• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display REAR L, then press the or CURSOR button to adjust the
sound level. It will show on the display window.
Rear speaker (right)
• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display REAR R, then press the or CURSOR button to adjust the
sound level. It will show on the display window.
Subwoofer
• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display WOOFER, then press the or CURSOR button to adjust
the sound level. It will show on the display window.
Note :
• If you do not press any button within a few seconds, the display will return to normal.
To adjust the sound quality
Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select an equalization mode (BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE). Press the
or CURSOR button to adjust the sound level.
BASS : the low range of sounds
MIDDLE : the mid range of sounds
TREBLE : the high range of sounds
Bass, middle and treble control the sound from the front left and right speakers.
Adjusting the Sound
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DolbyPro Logic isasoundsystemthatwasdevelopedtogetabettersenseofpresence
from sources encoded with Dolby Surround. The feeling of position has been improved
bytheadditionof a separatecenterspeakerchannel. Lookforthislogo on yourDVDunit.
DolbyDigital
DolbyDigital isa soundsystem developed by Dolby LaboratoriesInc. thatgives movietheatre ambienceto audiooutput
whentheunitisconnectedtoaDolbyDigital5.1channelprocessororamplifier.ThisunitautomaticallyrecognizesDVDs
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
'Dolby' , 'Pro Logic' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc.
3 STEREO mode creates a Dolby Pro Logic sound effect using just the left, right and center channels. No sound comes
from the surround channel speakers. you can still select normal or wide effect in this mode.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" is a sound system which give movie theatre
ambiencetoaudiooutputwhentheunitisconnectedtoaDTSDigitalSurroundprocessor
or amplifier. This unit can recognizes DVDs that have been recorded with DTS Digital
Surround. Look for this logo on your DVD unit.
that have been recorded with Dolby Digital. Not all Dolby Digital sources are recorded
with 6 channels.
Some sources marked Dolby Digital may be recorded in Dolby Surround, a 2 channel
system. Look for this logo on your DVD unit.

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Adjusting the Sound
The following tables show which speakers are working in the various modes.
REMARKS:
1) Generally, only Front Left, Right speakers and Subwoofer are active at TUNER mode.
2) " " The speakers is activated.
3) " X" The speakers is not activated.
4) AlwayskeepyourVCRinstereomodeotherwisethespeakersoutputstatusmaybedifferenttoabovelistedtable.
5) You can only set 5.1 CH, 2.1 CH when the disc is stopped.
6) In Subwoofer On mode, if speaker is set to "Large", then the output of subwoofer is low.
To select the listening channel
1.When the disc is stopped, you can press 5.1 CH and 2.1 CH buttons on the remote control to select different
speakers output status shown as below table.
2.You can active or off subwoofer output by setup menu.
Note:
The wording "2.1 CH" will be corresponded to the audio/sound output from Front Left and Front Right speaker
plus the Subwoofer.
5.1 CH /
2.1 CH Subwoofer L/R Speaker Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker Center Speaker Subwoofer Rear Left Speaker Rear Right Speaker
Small
Lar
g
eX
Small /
DVD Lar
g
e
CD Small /
Lar
g
e
Small /
Lar
g
e
Small /
Lar
g
e
Small /
Lar
g
e
ON
Audio Settings Speakers Output Status
DISC
ON
MP3 OFF
5.1 CH
5.1 CH
2.1 CH
2.1 CH
N/A
N/A
OFF
ON
OFF
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Output
Channel 3 Stereo / Pro Logic Subwoofer L/R Speaker Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker Center Speaker Subwoofer Rear Left Speaker Rear Right Speaker
TUNER N/A N/A N/A N/A XXX
ON Small
Pro ON Large X
Logic Small /
Large
ON Small XX
ON Large XXX
Small /
Large
Small /
Large
Small /
Large
3 CH
2 CH
VCR /
AV_IN
Audio Settings
Sources
OFF
3 Stereo OFF
OFF ON
OFF
4 CH
XXXX
XXX
XXX
Speakers Output Status
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Playing a Disc
Thisowner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this Unit.Some DVD discsareproduced
in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback.As such,the Unit may not
respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in the Unit. Refer to the instruction
notes of discs.
“ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation. A “ ” means that the desired
operation is not permitted by the Unit or the disc.
Basic playback
Playing a Disc
1.Press the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel or press the STANDBY button on the remote control to turn
on the Unit while the Unit is in standby mode.
2.Press the FUNCTION button to select DVD mode.
See CUSTOMIZINGTHE FUNCTION SETTINGS (page 29 to 37) before proceeding to step 3.
3.Press the OPEN / CLOSE button.The disc tray opens.
4.Place the disc on the disc tray with the label side up.
5.Press the OPEN / CLOSE button.The disc tray closes.
It takes a short while for your Unit to load the disc. After loading, for some discs, the Unit will automatically start
playback of the disc.
5.Press the PLAY button.
Notes:
• Use the OPEN / CLOSE button on the front panel to open or close the disc tray.Do not push the disc tray or you
may damage the Unit.
• Let the disc tray open completely before removing the disc. Press the OPEN / CLOSE button to close the disc
tray after you remove the disc.
• Some Video CD are recorded with PBC (Playback Control), a menu with recorded contents may appear on the
TV if you have turned the PBC on. You can make your selection according to its PBC menu. Press the MENU
button on the remote control to turn PBC on and off anytime during you are playing back a Video CD.
Pausing playback (still mode)
Press the
II
PAUSE button.To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button.
Stopping playback
Press the STOP button at the location where you want to interrupt playback.To resume playback at the position
where the disc was stopped, press the PLAY button.
If you press the STOP button twice, the Unit’s memory will be cleared and pressing the PLAY button will reset
the disc to the beginning.
To skip to a different track
• Press the PREV button once to skip to the start of the previous track.
• Press the NEXT button to skip to the next track.
• For audio CD disc, use the number buttons (remote control only) to jump straight to that track number.
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Fast Forward/Fast Reverse
1.Press theTUNING or TUNING buttonwhen adisc isplaying.
• The disc begins fast scan at x2 speed.
• Four speedsare available.EachtimeTUNING or TUNING
buttonispressed, the speedof fastscanchanges in thefollowing
sequence:
Playing a Disc
Zooming into an image
While a disc is playing, press the ZOOM button.
• While an image is zoomed, you can use , , and button to shift the view and display the part you want.
• To return to the normal view, press the ZOOM button until the “
off
“ symbol shows. The screen will return to
normal.
• When you reach the edge of the image, the display will not shift anymore in that direction.
SKIP (Forward)
While you are playing a disc, press the NEXT button of the remote or F.FWD button of front panel to move to
the beginning of the next chapter or track. Press the PREV button of the remote or REW button of the front
panel to move to the previous chapter or track and automatically start playing it.
Note :
You also can press and hold REW and F.FWD buttons on front panel repeatedly to select different fast scan
speed.
2.Press the PLAY button when you reach the desired point to resume playback at normal speed.
DVD CD VCD
DVD CD VCD
DVD

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DVD
Angle selection
Some DVDs contain scenes which have been shot from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same
scene can be viewed from each of these different angles.
1.While you are playing a DVD with different angles recorded, press the ANGLE button to view the number of the
current angle.
2.Press the ANGLE button repeatedly to change the scene to the next angle in those recorded.
• About two seconds later, playback continues from the new angle you selected.
• If no button is pressed within 10 seconds, playback continues without changing the current angle.
Sequence of angle shots
EX.:
Notes:
• This function can only be used for discs on which scenes shot from multiple angles have been recorded.
• If only one angle is recorded, “
1/1
” is displayed.
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Playing a Disc
Audio selection
On some discs, the sound is recorded in two or more formats. Follow the directions below to select the type of
playback.
1.While a disc is playing, press the AUDIO button to show the current audio format number.
2.Press the AUDIO button repeatedly to select the desired audio format.
Notes :
• If only one audio format is recorded, the number does not change.
• About two seconds later, playback continues in the new audio format.