connexx WMS-DVDZ3-SB User manual

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- INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL -
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................
GENERAL VIEW...............................................................................................
CONNECT TO TV(ANALOG)..........................................................................
CONNECT USING OPTICAL..........................................................................
LISTEN TO FM RADIO...................................................................................
BLUETOOTH PAIRING AND PLAYBACK......................................................
SPEAKER/POWER WIRE SOCKET DIAGRAM............................................
PLACING AND MOUNTING..............................................................................
PARTS INCLUDED WITH MAIN UNIT..............................................................
INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................3
FEATURES........................................................................................................
REMOTE CONTROL......................................................................................
GENERAL OPERATIONS..............................................................................
ADDING OPTIONAL EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER...........................................
BATTERY INSTALLATION--REMOTE CONTROL........................................
CONNECT USING HDMI................................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.......................................................................
USB.................................................................................................................
AUX IN............................................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ABOUT DISCS..................................................................................................6
DVD................................................................................................................ 21
SYSTEM SETUP............................................................................................23
DISC MAINTENANCE....................................................................................25

Digital FM tuner w/10 presets
Bluetooth wireless technology
3 zone audio distribution
3 zone video distribution
3.5 mm aux input jack on front panel
USB input on front panel w/device charging capabilities
Digital Optical input on rear panel
LED backlit controls
Wireless remote control included
User Manual Remote Control with Two Batteries
AAA
AAA
PARTS INCLUDED WITH MAIN UNIT
HDMI (ARC) on rear panel
Thank you for choosing a Connexx product. We hope you will find the instructions
in this owner's manual clear and easy to follow. If you take a few minutes to
review, you will learn how to use all the features of your new media center w/DVD
for maximum enjoyment.
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
Wire Harness for Speakers
FM Antenna
Analog Stereo Input on Rear Panel
WMS-DVDZ3
Features of the media center w/DVD include:
User Manual
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DVD/CD player
screw cover

The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVI CING TO QUAL IFI ED S ERVIC E
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
FCC NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not Installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
● Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna. Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet
with a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Before using the unit, be sure to read all
operating instructions carefully. Please note
that these are general precautions and may
not pertain to your unit.
1 ) Read these instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.
2 ) Keep these instructions
The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3 ) Heed all warnings
All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4 ) Follow all instructions
All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5 ) Do not use this apparatus near water
Do not use this product near water and
moisture, for example: near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool.
WARNING:
TO R ED UCE THE R I SK O F FIRE O R
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING:
TO R ED UCE THE R I SK O F FIRE O R
EL EC T RI C S HOC K, A ND A NN OYI NG
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES ONLY.
FCC WARNING:
To assure continued compliance, follow the
attached installation instructions and use only
shielded cables when connecting to other
devices. Modifications not authorized by the
manufacturer may void user`s authority to
operate this device.
However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television
reception,
which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
DANGER:
Invisible and hazardous laser
radiation when open and interlock
failed or defeated. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
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8 ) Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus(including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9 ) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10 ) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience
the apparatus.
13 ) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
14 ) Power source
This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking
label.
refer to the operation instructions.
15 ) Service
Do not attempt to service this product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
6 ) Clean only with dry cloth
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
7)Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions
Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the
back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to
ensure reliable operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating. These openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat source. This product
should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions have been adhered to.
receptacles, and the point where
they exit from
has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has thebeen objects have fallen intoorspilled
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
or splashing and that objects
vases shall not be placed on apparatus.
11 ) Only use attachments/accessories
specied by the manufacturer.
12 ) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time
To protect your product from a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system.
lightning and power-line surges.
This will prevent damage to the product
due to
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
filled with liquids,
such as
WARNING:WARNING:WARNING:
supply
dealer or
to your home, consult your appliance
If you are not sure of the type of power
local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery power, or other
source,
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The region number for this DVD Player is: 1
See the following page for information regarding region numbers.
PLAYABLE DISCS:
The following discs can be played back on this DVD player:
DISC TYPES:
DVD
Data on most DVDs is divided into sections called titles
and then into subsections called chapters, each of which
is given a title or chapter number. Some features of this
DVD player will not operate with some DVD discs as they
are preset. If a function you selected does not run as
desired , refer to the manual accompanying the DVD disc.
AUDIO CD
Data on an audio CD is divided into sections called tracks ,
each of which is given a track number.
IMPORTANT:
It is important that you read the manual that accompanies the DVD disc , as there are features that
are on the DVD player that cannot be used with certain DVDs .
There are also extra features on the DVD disc that are different for each DVD disc, so they are not
explained in this owner's manual.
This player conforms to the NTSC and PAL color systems . However , if you are in the USA , Canada
or Mexico,leave this setting on NTSC . If incorrectly set to PAL ,the TV picture may roll vertically. In
this case , set the TV system to NTSC.
Notes on Copyright:
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public and rent
copyrighted material without permission. 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
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Region Management Information:
This DVD Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information
that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number described on the DVD disc does not
correspond to the Region number of this DVD player, this DVD player cannot play that disc. You may
not be able to play back some DVD video discs on this player if they were purchased from outside
your geographic area or made for business purposes. When you try to play back an unauthorized
disc, Wrong Region appears on the TV screen.
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Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless
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ABOUT DISCS

PLACING & MOUNTING
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1. Placing
When placing the media center in any type of enclosed space, be sure to allow space
around it for ventilation.
If placing in a tight space without ventilation, heat generated from the unit could produce
a potential heat hazard.
2. Mounting
Rough opening cut-out
about 140mm
about 140mm
about 140mm
about 140mm
(WMS-DVD-SB)..................................................699.4(Width)x108.0(Length)x140.0(Depth)mm
(WMS-DVDZ3)......................................................269.8(Width)x56.0(Length)x140.0(Depth)mm
(WMS-DVDZ3) (WMS-DVD-SB)
(WMS-DVDZ3) (WMS-DVD-SB)

GENERAL VIEW
Front View
Display
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1. Zone A touch button
2. Zone C touch button
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3. Display
4. Remote sensor
5. Previous touch button
6. Volume up touch button
7. Source touch button
8. PAIR touch button
9. Zone B touch button
10. Next touch button
11. Play/pause, Station recall touch button
12. Volume down touch button
13. Power on/off button
14. USB port
15. AUX IN jack
16. Disc compartment
17. Disc eject button
BT TV AUX FM OPTICAL BT TV AUX FM OPTICAL BT TV AUX FM OPTICAL USBUSBUSBUSBUSBUSB
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1. Mode
2. Audio zone 3. Mute
4. FM frequency
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Rear View
OPTICAL IN
HDMI OU T
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TV AU DIO IN
EXT IR
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1. VIDEO OUT jacks
2. HDMI OUT (ARC) jack
3. ANTENNA jack
4. TV AUDIO IN jacks
5. EXT IR jack
6. OPTICAL IN jack
7. EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER connector
8. Power/speaker wire harness socket
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SPEAKER/POWER WIRE SOCKET DIAGRAM
12V DC
Power
Extension
RED - POWER IN 12V +
10A FUSE
BLACK - POWER GND
RED - POWER IN 12V +
BLACK - POWER GND
WHITE - B LEFT +
BLUE/BLACK - A RIGHT -
10A FUSE
WHITE/BLACK - B LEFT -
BLUE - A RIGHT +
GRAY - B RIGHT +
VIOLET/BLACK - C RIGHT -
GRAY/BLACK - B RIGHT -
ORANGE - A LEFT +
ORANGE/BLACK - A LEFT -
GREEN - C LEFT +
VIOLET - C RIGHT +
GREEN/BLACK - C LEFT -
SPEAKER (6X4-ohms) WIRING COLOR CODE GUIDE
CAUTION!
Connecting the speakers
incorrectly will cause distortion
and damage the power
amplifier.
GRAY-BRIGHT+
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REMOTE CONTROL
EXT IR (External Remote Sensor) Jack
on rear panel
If using the external optional remote sensor, insert the plug into the EXT IR Jack as the
arrowhead shown on above picture. This will allow the remote control to work in another
zone if desired.
Optional External Remote Sensor
PROG
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1. Power on/off button
2. PAIR button
4. Zone A button
3. REP. (repeat) button
5. Zone B button
6. Source button
7. Fast forward/Up button
8. Previous/Left button
9. Fast backward/Down button
10. SETUP button
11. Stop button
12. MENU button
13. GOTO button
14. TITLE button
15. Numeric button
16. Disc open/close button
17. TUNE + button
18. TUNE - button
19. ARC (audio return channel) button
20. Zone C button
21. Mute button
22. Next/Right button
23. Exit button
24. VOL+,VOL- button
25. PROG (program) button
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BATTERY INSTALLATION--- REMOTE CONTROL
Battery Installation
Remote Control Effective Range
sensor of the unit, the operation of remote control may be unstable.
When there is an obstacle between the unit and the remote control, the remote control may
not operate properly.
When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or any other strong light
shines on the remote
Battery Precaution
1.Slide and lift the battery door (Figure 1).
2.Install 2 (two) AAA size batteries into the battery compartment as indicated
by the polarity markings (Figure 2).
3.Replace the battery door (Figure 3).
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Battery
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3. During Playback:
GENERAL OPERATIONS
1. Press the button on the unit or remote control to power on the unit from standby mode.
4. When finished listening, press the button on the unit or remote control to power off the unit.
5. If the unit is not used for long period of time, please disconnect power.
~ Press A, B or C button on the remote control or touch A,B or C button on the unit to switch
ON or OFF the corresponding ZONE A/B/C speakers.
~ Press button on the remote control to mute the sound on all active zones.
Press again to resume.
BT TV AUX FM OPTICAL USB
NOTE: USB mode will be selected when the USB device is inserted.
~ Press the VOL+/VOL- buttons on the remote control or touch the + or - button on the unit to adjust
volume level as desired.
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2. Press the button on remote control or touch the button on unit repeatedly to switch to
desired mode as listed:
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FM Antenna
The antenna wire on the rear of the unit is for radio reception. If reception is weak, unwind and
extend the wire or relocate the unit to improve the radio reception.
LISTEN TO FM RADIO
station automatically, when a station searched, it will playback automatically.
(such as Pxx, the xx stands for 01-10), then press
A total of 10 stations can be stored into the unit's memory.
hold the button to confirm and complete station storage.
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When a station searched, touch and hold the button to display the storage location
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1. Power ON the unit.
will appear on the display.
Insert the Antenna into the ANTENNA Jack on rear panel as illustrated as below.
BEFORE OPERATION
SEARCHING STATION
STATIONS STORAGE THROUGH THE TOUCH BUTTON ON UNIT
PRESET RECALL
3. Touch and hold the or button on front of the unit or press and hold the TUNE- or TUNE +
button on remote control, then release the button to search the previous or next available FM
4. Touch the or button on front of the unit or press the TUNE- or TUNE+ button on remote control
to fine tune.
touch and
STATIONS STORAGE THROUGH THE BUTTON ON REMOTE CONTROL
button to change and select the desired
storage location,
(such as Pxx, the xx stands for 01-10), then press the or
A total of 10 stations can be stored into the unit's memory.
hold the button to confirm and complete station storage.
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When a station searched, press and hold the button to display the storage location
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press and button to change and select the desired storage location,
Touch the button on the unit or press the or on remote control repeatedly to select the
preset stored station and playback.
2. Press the button on remote control or touch the button on unit repeatedly to switch to FM
mode, the FM frequency
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BLUETOOTH PAIRING AND PLAYBACK
3. Activate the external BT Device and enter BT searching mode. Start
to the user's manual of your BT Device.
the external BT Device, select it and make connection.
pairing as the screen
instructions on the external BT Player.
For details pairing procedures, please refer
4. When the external BT Device searched the unit, will appear on the display of
1. Power ON the unit.
5. After successfully paired and connected, the "BT" on display will stay lit.
blinks, now it is in BT pairing mode.
'WMSDVDZ3'
Press the VOL+/VOL- buttons on the remote control or touch the + or - button on the unit to adjust
volume level as desired.
During playback:
6. If you want to connect with other BT device, press the PAIR button on remote control or touch
the PAIR button on the unit to disconnect the current pairing and connection, then try to pair
and connect with other BT device.
device and the unit are activated within range.
connected device when the bluetooth of the
NOTE:
After pairing for the first time, the unit will remember and automatically pair with the last
appears on display and
2. Press the button on remote control or touch the button on unit repeatedly until "BT"
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ADDING OPTIONAL EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER
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NOTE: Before connecting, please disconnect power.
1. Connect one end of subwoofer connection cable ( not supplied ) to the "+" Jack on the rear
of the unit as the figure above.
2. Connect the other end to the "-" Jack on the rear of the unit as the figure above.
4. Play the music as usual and set the desired volume.
3. Power ON the unit.
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CONNECT USING OPTICAL
3. Power ON the unit.
1. Connect one end of optical connection cable ( not supplied ) to the OPTICAL IN jack on the rear
of the unit as pictured above.
2. Connect the other end to the OPTICAL OUT jack on TV etc.
NOTE: Before connecting, please disconnect power.
Optical Cable(Not Supplied)
5. Set the desired volume.
4. Press the button on remote control or touch the button on unit repeatedly until "OPTICAL"
appears on display.
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OPTICAL OUT TV

Audio Out Jacks of
TV/DVD/VCR/DVR
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CONNECT TO TV (ANALOG)
NOTE: Before connecting, please disconnect power.
White
Red
4. Play the audio or video as usual and set the desired volume.
TV audio is selected and will play through the unit.
TV
2. Power ON the unit.
1. Connect as the figure above.
TV
TV AUDIO IN
White
Red
3. Press the button on remote control or touch the button on unit repeatedly until " TV "
appears on display.
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Audio Cable(Not Supplied)

CONNECT USING HDMI
NOTE: Before connecting, please disconnect power.
1. Connect as the figure above.(TV 2, TV 3 are optional to connect)
4. Play the audio or video through DVD player as usual and set to the desired volume.
2. Power ON the unit.
TV 2
Yellow
TV 3
HDMI OUT
HDMI Cable (not supplied) MAIN TV
(ARC)
VIDEO OUT
Video Cable not supplied
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
To HDMI IN on MAIN TV
5. When playback through the MAIN TV by HDMI, only " HDMI " will appear on display, press the ARC
appear on display.
( Audio Return Channel) button on remote control to transmit the audio from the MAIN TV to the unit
and play through the unit, "ArC" will
3. Press the button on remote control or touch the button on unit repeatedly until " DVD HDMI "
appears on display.
Press the ARC button again to resume normal
playback.
back to ARC mode.
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NOTE:
No matter which mode the unit is in, press the ARC button on remote control to switch
The TV must have the ARC capability, and HDMI connected to HDMI ARC jack on capable TV.

1. Connect one end of audio connection cable to the AUX IN jack on the front of the unit as
2. Connect the other end to the Audio out/Line out/Phone jack on the external player ( such as
iPod, iPhone, iPad, MP3 player, smart phone... etc. )
5. Play the music in the external player as usual and set the desired volume.
AUX IN : LISTEN TO EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES
illustrated above.
USB : LISTEN TO EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES
4. Play the music in the external player as usual and set the desired volume.
1. Insert the USB device.
NOTE:
The USB port can also be used for charging the external device.
3. Power ON the unit.
2. Power ON the unit.
NOTE:NOTE:NOTE: USB
To the Phones/Aux Out/Line Out
Jack on the external audio device
MP3 smart phone
AUX IN cable not included
4. Press the button on remote control or touch the button on unit repeatedly until " AUX "
appears on display.
appears on display.
3. Press the button on remote control or touch the button
on unit repeatedly until " USB "
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