Akai DVR4200SS User manual

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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
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.
• Do not restrict the air flow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth, or
by placing it on carpeting.
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.
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.
WARNING
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within
theequilateraltriangle,isintendedtoalerttheuserto
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
withintheproduct'senclosurethatmaybeofsufficient
magnitude to cause an electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in this owner manual.
This product contains a
low power laser device.
CAUTION
INVISIBLELASERRADIATIONWHEN
OPENANDINTERLOCKSDEFEATED.
AVOIDEXPOSURETOBEAM
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1
PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1
PRODUTO LASER CLASSE 1
Thesymbolfor
ClassII(Double
lnsulation)
This symbol means that the unit complies with
European safely and electrical interference
directives.

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instruction ....................... 1
Disc Formats ................................................ 3
Before You Start ........................................... 4
Usingtheremotecontrol..........................................4
Parts and Functions .................................. 5-7
RemoteControl......................................................5-6
FrontandTopPanel...................................................7
Display ......................................................... 8
FrontPanelDisplay....................................................8
DisplayInformation...................................................8
Setup ..................................................... 9-13
Forbetterreception................................................9
ConnectingyourTV............................................9-10
Connectinganothersource....................................10
ConnectingaVCR....................................................11
Connectingthespeakers&subwoofer ..................12
Positioningthespeakersandsubwoofer..............12
Mountingrearsurroundspeakers ..........................13
TurningontheUnitandTV ......................................13
Powercordconnection...........................................13
Adjusting the Sound ............................. 14-15
Playing a Disc ....................................... 16-18
PlayingDisc.............................................................16
Pausingplayback(stillmode)...............................16
Stoppingplayback.................................................16
Toskiptoadifferenttrack......................................16
FastFoward/FastReverse.....................................17
Slow-motionplay...................................................17
Skip(Forward/Reverse)..........................................17
Zoomingintoanimage .........................................17
Angleselection.......................................................18
Audioselection.......................................................18
Subtitleselection....................................................18
Special Functions ................................. 19-21
Displayfunction(DVD)..........................................19
Locatingaspecifictitle .........................................20
Locatingaspecifictitle/chapter/track..................20
Locatingaspecifictime.........................................21
Anglesetting...........................................................21
Audiosetting..........................................................21
Subtitlesetting.......................................................21
CD / DVD programmable memory ............... 22
DVDprogrammablememory.................................22
Title/Chapterprogrammedplayback.............22
CDprogrammablememory...................................22
Trackprogrammedplayback..........................22
Repeat Playback ........................................ 23
Repeatingatitle/chapter(DVD)............................23
Repeatingasingletrack/wholedisc(CD)...........23
Repeatingaspecificsection(DVD)......................23
Playing MP3 and Picture File Disc......... 24-25
PlayingaMP3filedisc............................................24
PlayingaPicturefiledisc.......................................25
PlayingaMP3/Picturefiledisc...............................25
Radio Operation .................................... 26-27
CustomizingtheFunctionSettings ........28-35
LANGUAGEsetting..................................................28
VIDEOsetting......................................................28-30
TVShape..............................................................28
VideoOutput.......................................................29
Brightness............................................................30
Edges....................................................................30
AUDIOsetting.....................................................31-33
DigitalOut...........................................................31
L/Rspeaker..........................................................31
Subwoofer............................................................32
SurroundDelay.................................................32
CenterDelay.......................................................33
Pinknoise...........................................................33
RATINGsetting...................................................34-25
Password/Parentallock ....................................34
FactorySet..........................................................35
LanguageCodeListforDiscLanguage.......36
Maintenance ................................................ 37
CleaningDisc..........................................................37
CleaningtheUnit...................................................37
ImportantNote.......................................................37
Trouble Shooting Guide ........................ 37-38

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The unit can playback discs bearing any of the following marks:
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
disc.
T
Chapter 1 Chapter 1Chapter 2 Chapter 2Chapter 3
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.
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
2
DVDs
[8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc]
Audio CDs
[8cm(3")12cm(5”) disc]
Compatible
Video CDs
[8cm(3")12cm(5”) disc]
Title, Chapter and Tracks
• DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”. If the
disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would
be aseparate “title”.“Chapters” are sections oftitles.
• Audio CDs and Video CDs are divided into “tracks”.
A “track” is usually one song on an Audio CD.

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BeforeYou Start
To install Batteries
1.Open the battery door.
Battery Replacement
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.
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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Parts and Functions
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Remote Control
VOLUME
SETUP MENU
ENTER
SLOW SLOW
STOP PLAY PAUSE
REPEAT
PREV TUNING
CLEAR
ANGLE SUBTITLE FM MODE BAND
A-B DISC
DISPLAY AUDIO
ZOOM/
NTSC/PAL
NEXT
STANDBY/ON
SOUND
OPEN/
CLOSE
FUNCTION
GOTO
MEMORY
PRO LOGIC II
P. SCAN/
CVBS
DIMMER
RETURN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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14
15
16
17
18
1) STANDBY / ON button
Turns the Unit on and puts it in standby mode.
2) RETURN button
Return to the normal operation after using the SETUP
menu.
3) Number (0 - 9) and (+10) buttons
Use when creating programs, and entering a parental
level password. To select numbers over 9, press +10
buttonandthenthesecondno.forexample,toenter18,
press +10 and then 8.
4) 5.1 / 2.1 CHANNELS button
Switch speaker output to 5.1 channel mode. (All
speakers + subwoofer)
Switch speaker outputs to 2.1 channel. (Front left/right
speakers + subwoofer)
5) MEMORYbutton
Enter the number of a selected chapter or track.
Enter the number of a selected station.
6) DIMMERbutton
Adjust the brightness of the front panel display to the
level you prefer.
7) PROLOGIC II button
In AV_IN mode, switches to Dolby Pro Logic mode for
VHS tapes encoded with Dolby Pro Logic.
8) VOLUME (+ / -) buttons
Adjust the volume.
9) SETUPbutton
Selects the SET UP menu screen.
10) / CURSOR buttons
Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and
adjust certain settings.
11) SLOWbutton
Perform slow reverse playback of DVDs.
12) / TUNING buttons
:Fast reverse playback.
:Fast forward playback.
TUNING : Scan all available radio stations.
13) STOP button
Stop playback.
14) PREV button
Move reverse through titles, chapters or tracks on a
disc.
Tune to the presetted stations.
15) CLEAR button
Clear input selections and cancel certain playback
functions.
16) DISPLAY button
Change disc status information displayed on the TV.
17) ANGLE button
Switch the camera angle of the video presentation
whensceneswithmultiple cameraanglesarerecorded
on a DVD.
18) SUBTITLE button
.....
Select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a
DVD.

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Parts and Functions
Remote Control
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VOLUME
SETUP MENU
ENTER
SLOW SLOW
STOP PLAY PAUSE
PREV TUNING NEXT
STANDBY/ON
OPEN/
CLOSE
FUNCTION
GOTO
MEMORY
PRO LOGIC II
P. SCAN/
CVBS
DIMMER
SOUND
RETURN
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20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
19) FUNCTIONbutton
Display the FUNCTION screen where you can check or
change various setting.
20) OPEN/CLOSEbutton
Use to open or close the disc tray.
21) GOTObutton
Skip directly to a specific location on a DVD disc.
22) SOUNDbutton
Selectssoundbalance andtonecontrols for adjustment
with the cursor buttons.
23) P. SCAN / CVBS button
ChangingYUVoutputtoProgressiveScanVideomode.
24) / CURSOR buttons
Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and make
adjust certain settings.
25) MENUbutton
Open and close DVD's menu.
26) ENTERbutton
Confirm selections on a menu screen.
27) SLOW button
Perform slow forward playback of DVDs.
28) PLAYbutton
Start playback.
29) PAUSE button
Pause playback, frame advance.
30) NEXT button
Moveforwardthroughtitles,chaptersortracksonadisc.
Tune to the presetted stations.
31) ZOOMbutton
Zoom into an image.
NTSC / PAL button
In stop mode, select whether to output the video signal.
TV shows "AUTO" which means output signal depends
on DVD disc (either NTSC or PAL). TV shows "PAL" or
"NTSC" which means output signal fixed to PAL or
NTSC.
32) AUDIObutton
Select one of the audio soundtracks programmed on a
DVD or selects the audio output mode on a AUDIO CD.
33) BAND/REPEAT-DISC button
Switch between AM(MW) or FM.
Repeat chapter or title of a DVD.
Repeat single track or whole CD.
34) FM MODE/REPEAT A - B button
SetFMMODEtoFMSTEREOforFMstereosoundorto
FM MONO for mono sound.
Performpoint-to-pointrepeatplaybackonaDVDorCD.

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Rear Panel
1) Disc tray
OpenorclosetraybypushingOPEN/CLOSEbutton.
Place a disc on the disc tray, label side up.
2) standby indicator
WhentheunitisturnedonbypressingtheSTANDBY/
ON button, the light will illuminate a few seconds. If
you press STANDBY /ON button on the Remote
control.TheUnitwillturnoffandgotostandbymode.
The light will continue to illuminate.
3) PROLOGICindicator
When PRO LOGIC sound selected in AV_IN mode,
the light will illuminate.
4) Displaywindow
Display system information.
5) VOLUMEcontrol
Changetheloudnessofthesoundfromthespeakers
connected to the unit.
6) Remote sensor
Receive the remote control unit signals.
7) FUNCTIONbutton
Select the source.
Front Panel
8) STOPbutton
Stop playing a disc.
9) PAUSE button
Press to pause playback. Each time you press the
PAUSE button the picture advances one frame.
Press the PLAY button to resume.
10) PLAYbutton
Press to start or resume playback
11) SKIP buttons
PressSKIP buttontogobacktopreviouschapters/
tracks.
PressSKIP buttontoadvancetochapters/tracks.
Press and hold SKIP button to begin fast
scan. Four speeds are available.
Scan all available radio stations.
12) OPEN/CLOSEbutton
Use to open and close the disc tray.
13) STANDBY/ON button
Turn the power on or off.
Parts and Functions
Note:
Screensaver-Ifnobuttonispressedwithin2minutes,thefunction will active, Ifyou want toreturn the normalscreen,
press any button.
14) FM ANTENNA jacks
15) S-VIDEO (DVD) output jack
16) VIDEO OUT jack
17) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
18) SCART socket
19) AUDIO IN (R/L) jacks
20) SUBWOOFER terminals
21) Right FRONT speaker terminals
22) CENTER speaker terminals
23) Left FRONT speaker terminals
24) AM(MW) LOOP ANTENNA terminal
25) COMPONENT VIDEO jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)
26) Left/Right AUDIO OUT jacks
27) VIDEO IN (VCR) jack
28) Right REAR speaker terminals
29) Left REAR speaker terminals
30) Power cord
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Region (Local) Number Error Indicator
Iftheregion(local)numberofthediscthatyouattempttoplaydiffersfromtheregionnumberoftheUnit."InvalidRegion"
appears on the TV screen. (The disc cannot be played).
If no disc is loaded
whentheMainUnit
is switched on.
Tray open
Tray closed
Loading
Stopped
Playing
Paused
Fast forward
Fast reverse
Slow
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.)
Freezestheimageon thescreenorpauses audioplayback.
The display changes to show other indicators (total
time, etc.)
Does not function for Audio CDs.
Repeat a specific section.
The operation is not permitted by the DVD Unit or the
disc.
TV Screen Unit Display
No Disc
Stop
Play
Pause
x 2
x 2
x 1/2
/
Loading...
A-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
Digital sound
processing 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
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.
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FM
Connect FM antenna (included) to
the FM ANTENNA jacks.
AM(MW)
Connect the loop antenna
(included) to the AM(MW) LOOP
ANTENNA terminals.
A.Connecting your TV
The unit can be connected to your TV
in several different ways, depending
on the design of your TV.
For better reception
SCART cable
Use the SCART cable (not supplied),
connecttheSCARTcablefromtheunit
to your TV.
or
RCA Audio/Video cable
Use the Audio/Video cable (not
supplied). Connect the VIDEO OUT
and left/right AUDIO OUT jacks on the
unittotheVIDEOINandleft/rightAUDIO
IN jacks on your TV.
or
S-Videocable
Use an S-Video cable (not supplied)
and the Audio cable (not supplied).
1. UseanS-Videocabletoconnectthe
S-VIDEO (DVD) jack on your unit to
the S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV.
2. Next,usetheAudiocabletoconnect
the left/right AUDIO OUT jacks on
theunittotheleft/rightAUDIOINjack
on your TV.
or
3 Phono/Scart cable
Use the 3 phono/Scart cable (
supplied). Connect the VIDEO OUT
and left/right AUDIO OUT jacks on the
unit and Scart to your TV.
To wall outlet
FM antenna
AM(MW) LOOP ANTENNA (SUPPLIED)
To wall
outlet
S-Video cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (not supplied)
(red)
(white)
To wall
outlet
SCART cable (not supplied)
To wall
outlet
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
(red)
(yellow)
(white)
To wall
outlet
3 Phono/Scart cable
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Analogue connection
Using the Audio cable (not supplied),
connect the left/right AUDIO OUT jack
on your Unit to the AUDIO IN jack.
Digital connection
UsingtheCoaxialDigitalAudiocable(not
supplied),connecttheDIGITALAUDIO
OUT on your Unit to the DIGITAL
AUDIO IN jack on your another
equipment.
Listening to another audio
equipment
1. Turn on the Unit.
2.Turn on your audio equipment and
followtheinstructionsincludedwithit
toselecttheAUDIOINorDIGITALIN
function.
B.Connecting another source
or
Componentvideooutputs(DVD)
Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs.
Using the Audio cable (not supplied), connect the left/right AUDIO OUT jacks on your Unit to the left/right AUDIO
IN jacks on your TV and the Component video cable (not supplied), connect the Green plug YVIDEO OUT jack
on your Unit to YVIDEO IN jack on your TV, the Blue plug PB/CBVIDEO OUT jack on your Unit to PB/CBVIDEO
IN jack on your TV and the Red plug PR/CRVIDEO OUT jack on your Unit to PR/CRVIDEO IN jack on your TV to
view the higher quality picture playback.
Progressiveoutputs(DVD)
Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs that are capable of reproducing a progressively
scanned video signal.
Using the Audio cable (not supplied), connect the left/right AUDIO OUT jacks on your Unit to the left/right AUDIO
IN jacks on your TV and the Component video cable (not supplied), connect the Green plug YVIDEO OUT jack
on your Unit to YVIDEO IN jack on your TV, the Blue plug PB/CBVIDEO OUT jack on your Unit to PB/CBVIDEO
IN jack on your TV and the Red plug PR/CRVIDEO OUT jack on your Unit to PR/CRVIDEO IN jack on your TV to
enjoy highest quality picture with less flicker.
Press the SETUP button and select
Video Output to YUV (see page 27).
Connect the component video cable
toTV,presstheP.SCANbuttononthe
remote control when DVD is stopped.
You can select the output signal for
better picture quality.
Attention:
• When progressive output is
activated, no video signal output
from S-video and RCA (CVBS)
video jacks.
• Make sure your TV supports
progressive scan component
video signal, press the P. SCAN
button twice until "CVBS" display
for going back CVBS video signal.
Notes :
• Connect the Unit to your TV directly. If you connect the Unit through a VCR, the playback picture will be distorted
because DVD discs are copy protected.
• When you connect the Unit to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from
the wall outlet before making any connection.
• Refer to the instruction manual of the connected equipment as well.
To wall
outlet
Audio cable
(not supplied)
Coaxial digital audio cable
(not supplied)
(red) (white)
(red)
(white)
Audio equipment with digital
audio input jack
Amplifier of
stereo system, etc.
(not included)
ANALOGUE
CONNECTION
DIGITAL
CONNECTION
To wall
outlet
Component video cable
(not supplied)
To VIDEO IN Y
To VIDEO IN P R /C R
To
VIDEO
OUT
P/C RR
To
VIDEO
OUT
P/C BB
To
VIDEO
OUT
Y
To VIDEO IN P B /C B
Audio cable (not supplied)
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C. Connecting a VCR
1. UsingthesuppliedAudio/Videocable, connecttheyellow plugfromVIDEOOUTjackonyourUnit toVIDEO INjack onyourTV,
connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks on your Unit to AUDIO IN jacks on yourTV.If you want the sound come from the
speakersoftheMain Unit,youneednottoconnect theseleftandrightAudiocablefromtheMain UnittoyourTV.
2. Using theVideo cable(notsupplied), connecttheVIDEOIN(VCR) jackonyourUnit toVIDEO OUTjackon yourVCR.
3. Using theAudiocable(notsupplied), connectthe left/rightAUDIO INjackson your Unittothe AUDIO OUTjackson yourVCR.
• An adaptor can be bought locally to connect the round RCA-style plugs to a scart socket.For theTV get a scart INPUT
adaptor.For theVCR get a scart OUTPUT adaptor.
Watching a DVD
1. Turn on the Unit, use the FUNCTION button on the remote control or the front panel to select "DVD".
2. Turn on yourTV and follow the instructions included with it to select VIDEO function which is correspond to theVIDEO IN
jackyou need connectedwith the Main Unit.
Watching aVideotape
1. Turn on the Unit, use the FUNCTION button on the remote control or the front panel to select "AV_IN".
2. Turn on yourTVand follow theinstructions included withit to selectVIDEO functionwhich corresponds totheVIDEOIN jack
thatis connected withthe Main Unit.
3. Turn on theVCRandfollow theinstructions included withit to playthe videotape.
Notes:
• Ifyouwantsound fromtheUnit andsoundfrom equipmentconnectedtoit(see nextpage)to comeonlyfrom thespeakersof
theUnit, donotconnect theleftandrightaudioplugsfromthe UnittoyourTV.
• SoundfromtheVCRor otherexternalequipmentwillnotbe heardfromthetelevisionifyouconnectthetelevisionwithascart
toscartcable.Thisisbecausethe scart connectorontheDVDamplifierUnit onlycarries outputfromtheDVDplayerpart.
• IfVCRAudioismono, surroundspeakerssoundlevelwill beloworabsent.
To hear the sound from television programmes through the Unit
SoundfromthetelevisiondoesnotgotothespeakersoftheDVDamplifierUnitwiththesuggestedconnections.Tohearsoundfrom
televisionprogrammesthroughtheDVDamplifier'sloudspeakersyouneedto useyourvideorecorderasatelevisiontuner.Todo
thisfollowthesesteps:
1. Connect uptheVCRas abovein "ConnectingaVCR".If yourtelevision doesnot have theround (RCA-style)connectorsyou
canget anRCAtoscart input adapter.
2. PresstheFUNCTION buttonontheDVD AmplifierUnitto getAV_IN mode,shownonthe frontpaneldisplay.
3. Onthetelevision, selecttheAV orscartinput channelfortheDVDamplifier Unit.
4. On theVCR, selectthe televisionprogrammeyou want towatch.
5. On theDVDamplifier Unitselect normal stereoorPro Logicdecodermodes accordingto your preference.
• Pleaserefertothe AV_INrowsofthe tableonpage15 describingwhichspeakersthesoundwillcome outof.
• WhenusingtheVCRasatelevisiontuner,youcannotwatchoneprogrammewhilerecordinganother.
To wall
outlet
Audio/Video cable
(supplied)
(red)(yellow) (white)
(red)
(yellow)
(white)
Audio cable (not supplied)
(red)
(white)
Video cable (not supplied)
(yellow)
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D. Connecting the speakers & subwoofer
1. The speaker cords have
been color-coded to
simplify connection. Just
plugthePOSITIVE(+)and
NEGATIVE (-) ends of
each speaker wire into
the corresponding jacks
on the rear of the Unit,
matching the color tube
ontheendof the speaker
wire to the color-coded
connector.
2. Thefrontleft/rightandrear
left/right speakers are all
the same. However,
makesureyouconnectto
the center speaker which
is slightly longer than the
rest.
3. Use the included RCA
plugtoconnectsubwoofer
out jack on the rear of the
main unit and subwoofer
in jack on the rear of the
active subwoofer.
Turn the POWER switch
on the rear of subwoofer
on, then press the power
On/Offbuttononthefront
panel of subwoofer while
the subwoofer is in
standby mode.
E. Speakers positioning
CENTER
Place on the top of or
below theTV.
REAR SPEAKERS
Place right beside or slightly
behind your listening position,
and a little higher than your ears.
SUBWOOFER
Can be placed anywhere.
FRONT SPEAKERS
Place on both sides of the TV,
equal distances apart.
To wall outlet
IMP. 6 ohm
RIGHT LEFT
IMP. 6 ohmIMP. 3 ohm
FRONT FRONTREAR REAR
SUBWOOFER CENTER
POWER
ON
OFF
AC
SUBWOOFER
IN
Subwoofer (front view) Subwoofer (back view)
Main Power
On/Off Switch
Standby
button
[Subwoofer]
To wall outlet
SUBWOOFER
IN
SUBWOOFER
OUT
FRONTREAR
CENTER
IMP. 8 ohm
LEFT
8 ohm
IMP.
REARFRONT
IMP. 8 ohm
RIGHT
FRONT (RIGHT) REAR (RIGHT) REAR (LEFT) FRONT (LEFT)CENTER
CAUTION
Please make sure turn
the power switch on the
rear of the subwoofer
in ON position.
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Setup
Turning on the unit and TV
1)Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit ON, or
2)Press the STANDBY /ON button on the remote control or the FUNCTION button or the PLAY button to turn on
the unit while the unit is at 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.
Notes :
• Whenever no disc or disc stop for 60 minutes, the system will be turned to POWER standby mode automatically.
• The LED of Standby will be turned on while the unit is at standby mode.
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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Adjusting the Sound
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Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth output channels from two-channel sources. This
is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” is a sound sytem which give movie theatre ambience to audio
outputwhentheUnitisconnectedtoaDTSDigitalSurroundprocessororamplifier.ThisUnitcanrecognizes
DVDsthathavebeenrecordedwithDTSDigitalSurround.LookforthislogoonyourDVDUnit.
DolbyDigital
DolbyDigital is asound system developedby DolbyLaboratoriesInc. thatgivesmovie theatreambienceto audiooutput
when the Unit is connected to a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel processor or amplifier.
This Unit automatically recognizes DVDs 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.
Movie Mode
The Movie mode in Pro Logic II is very similar to that of the original Pro Logic decoder. The main
difference is that it has stereo surround channels and no surround filter, unlike Pro Logic which has a mono surround
channel and a 7 kHz surround filter. Movie mode is the standard required for all A/V systems. When an autosound unit
has a video screen, it is also considered an A/V system. It can be called simply "Pro Logic II".
Music Mode
TheMusicmodeoffersuserssomeflexibility to controltheendresultstotheirowntaste. Music modeshouldnotbeused
with THX audio processing mode. Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for autosound music systems
(without video), and is optional for A/V systems. It is recommended that Music mode be identified as the "Music" version
of Pro Logic II, to distinguish it from the Movie mode.
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 of the Unit.
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 of the Unit.
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 of the Unit.
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 of the Unit.
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 of the Unit.
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 of the Unit.
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, TREBLE). Press the or
CURSOR button to adjust the sound level.
BASS : the low range of sounds
TREBLE : the high range of sounds
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Adjusting the Sound
To select the listening channel
1.When the disc is stopped, you can press the 5.1/2.1 CH button on the remote control to select different speakers
output status shown on below table.
2.At AV IN function mode, you also can press the PRO LOGIC II button repeatedly on the remote control to select
PRO LOGIC II (indicator on the front panel of display will illuminate).
3.You can active or off subwoofer output by setup menu.
Notes:
• The wording "2.1 CH" will be corresponded to the audio/sound output from Front Left and Front Right speakers
plus the Subwoofer.
•5.1/2.1 CH button is no response to JPG CD-ROM or JPG/MP3 CD-ROM. Please select 5.1/2.1 CH output
before putting such CD-ROM.
ProLogicEmulationMode
TheProLogicemulationmodeoffersusersthesamerobustsurroundprocessingasoriginalProLogic,incasethesource
content is not of optimum quality, or if there is a desire to hear the program more "as it used to be". When this mode is
used, it is called Pro Logic, as before. There is no "Pro Logic I" mode. The Pro Logic emulation mode is optional. Dolby
doesnotrequirePLIIproductstousetheoriginalProLogicdecodingalgorithm.However,iftheDSPcontainstheoriginal
Pro Logic code, and if the product maker would like to use it, this is quite acceptable and even encouraged. A product
must not offer both original Pro Logic and the Pro Logic emulation mode.
Matrix Mode
The Matrix mode is the same as the Music mode except that the directional enhancement logic is turned off. It may be
usedtoenhancemonosignalsbymakingthemseem"larger".TheMatrixmodemayalsofinduseinautosystems,where
the fluctuations from poor FM stereo reception can otherwise cause disturbing surround signals from a logic decoder.
The ultimate "cure" for poor FM stereo reception may be simply to force the audio to mono.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
'Dolby' , 'Pro Logic II' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
The following table show which speakers are workign in the various modes.
5.1- Represents FRONT LEFT/RIGHT, REAR LEFT/RIGHT, CENTER speakers and SUBWOOFER.
2.1- Represents FRONT LEFT/RIGHT speakers and SUBWOOFER.
5-Represents FRONT LEFT/RIGHT, REAR LEFT/RIGHT and CENTER speakers.
2-Represents FRONT LEFT/RIGHT speakers.
EMU MATRIX MUSIC MOVIE BY PASS
SMALL ON 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 or 2.1
LARGE ON 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 or 2
--- OFF 5 5 5 5 5 or 2
SMALL ON 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1
LARGE ON 2 2 2 2 2
--- OFF 2 2 2 2 2
5.1 CH --- --- 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1
2.1 CH --- ON 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1
--- --- OFF 2 2 2 2 2
--- ON 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1
--- OFF 5 5 5 5 5
SMALL ON 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1
LARGE ON 2 2 2 2 2
--- OFF 2 2 2 2 2
TUNER --- --- --- --- 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1
SMALL ON 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1
LARGE ON 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1
--- OFF 5 5 5 5 5
FUNCTION DISCS 5.1 / 2.1
CH Button
L/R
SPEAKER
(SMALL/
LARGE)
SUB-
WOOFER
ON/OFF
Dolby Pro Logic II Selection
5.1 CH
2.1 CH
DVD MODE
AV_IN ---
DVD /
CD
Dolby Pro
Logic II not
applied on
Tuner, MP3
and PCM
DVD.
---
PCM
DVD
MP 3
2.1 CH
5.1 CH

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Playing a Disc
This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this DVD Unit. Some DVD discs are
produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the
DVD Unit maynot respond to all operatingcommands.This is not a defectintheDVDUnit.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 DVD Unit or the disc.
Basic playback
Playing a Disc
1.Press the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel or press the POWER button on the remote control to turn on
the Unit while the Unit is in standby mode, press the FUNCTION button to select DVD mode.
See CUSTOMIZINGTHE FUNCTION SETTINGS (page 28-35) before proceeding to step 2.
2.Press the OPEN / CLOSE button.The disc tray opens.
3.Place the disc on the disc tray with the label side up.
4.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 SKIP button once to skip to the start of the previous track.
• Press the SKIP 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 the TUNING or TUNING button when a disc is playing.
• The disc begins fast scan at x 2 speed.
• Four speeds are available.Each time TUNING or TUNING
button is pressed, the speed of fast scan changes in the following
sequence:
Note :
You also can press and SKIP button 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.
Slow-motion play
1.Press the SLOW or SLOW button in the play mode.
• Two speeds are available. Each time SLOW or SLOW button is pressed, the speed of slow-motion
playback changes in the following sequence:
2.Press the PLAY button to return to the normal playback speed.
Playing a Disc
DVD
Zooming into an image
While a disc is playing, press the ZOOM/NTSC/PAL 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/NTSC/PAL 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 / Reverse)
While you are playing a disc, press the NEXT button of the remote to move to the beginning of the next chapter
or track. Press the PREV button of the remote to move to the previous chapter or track and automatically start
playing it.
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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 DVDwith differentangles 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
(Example)
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.
Playing a Disc
Audio selection
Onsome discs,the soundis recordedin 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.
Subtitle selection
1.While a DVD is playing, press the SUBTITLE button to
display the current language setting, as shown in the
example below.
2.Press the SUBTITLEbuttonrepeatedlyto selectthedesired
subtitle language.
Notes :
• If only one audio format is recorded, the number does not change.
• About two seconds later, playback continues in the new audio format.
Notes :
• If only one language is recorded, the language does not change.
• About two seconds later, playback continues with the new subtitle you selected.
• The number of languages recorded differs depending on the disc.
• If no button is pressed within a few seconds, playback continues without changing the current subtitle.
• This function can only be used for discs on which subtitles have been recorded in multiple languages.
• On some DVDs, subtitles are activated from the main menu of the DVD. Press the MENU button to activate the
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Special Functions
DVD
DISPLAY function
UsingDISPLAY, youcan check andchangethe currentsettingsof thefollowing items:ANGLE,AUDIO andSUBTITLE.
• While the disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button to display the screen shown below.
Elapsed time: Elapsed time from the beginning of the chapter which is currently playing.
Remaining time: Remaining time of the title which is currently playing.
• Press the DISPLAY button twice to display the screen shown as below.
• Press the ANGLE, AUDIO and SUBTITLE button to change the selected item.
Title skip
• The number of the title currently playing and total titles of disc.
• Press the GOTO button to set your desired title, then press the ENTER button to confirm.
Chapter skip
• The number of the chapter currently playing and total chapters of the currently played title.
• Press the GOTO button to set your desired chapter, then press the ENTER button to confirm.
Time skip
• Elapsed time from the beginning of the currently playing chapter and the remaining time from the beginning of the
currently playing title.
• Press the GOTO button to set your desired point to start playback, then press the ENTER button to confirm.
Angle setting
• The current angle is displayed.When a disc with only one angle is played back, “
Angle 1/1
” is displayed.
• Press the ANGLE button to select the desired angle.
Audio setting
• The type of audio currently selected is displayed.
• Press the AUDIO button to select your desired type of audio.
Subtitle setting
• The subtitle number and language currently selected is displayed. When a disc with only one subtitle is played
back, “
1/1 Eng
” is displayed.
• Press the SUBTITLE button to select your desired language.
GOTO function
This function allows you to skip directly to any part of the disc while a disc is playing.
Elapsed Time Remaining Time
Note :
• After settings, press the DISPLAY button again to return to the normal screen.
Basic playback
Chapter Time
Audio setting
Subtitle setting
Angle setting
Title
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Locating a specific title
If a DVD disc contains title numbers, you can locate a specific title by directly selecting a title number.
1.In stop mode, press the GOTO button.
2.Press , or button to highlight a specific field and press the corresponding number button(s) for the title you
want.
3.Press the ENTER button to confirm.The Unit will start playback about 3 seconds later.
Note :
• Pressing the CLEAR button resets the title number.
Locating a specific title / chapter / track
If you know the title / chapter / track number you want to play, you can locate a specifc title / chapter / track by
directly selecting a title / chapter / track number.
1.Press the GOTO button to search your desired title / chapter / track.
2.Press , or button to highlight a title / chapter / track and press the corresponding number button(s) for the
chapter you want.
3.Press the ENTER button to confirm.The Unit will start playback about 3 seconds later.
Note :
• Pressing the CLEAR button resets the title / chapter / track number.
DVD
CD
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Special Functions
DVD
Basic playback
DVD CD VCD