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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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).
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DECODER
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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.