Dvico TVX-HD M-6600 User manual

User Manual
TVX-HD M-6600
◈TVX-HD M-6600A –optional DVB-T dual tuner
◈TVX-HD M-6600N –Memory Card Reader + Internal Wifi + optional DVB-T tuner
◈TVX PVR M-6620N –Memory Card Reader + Internal Wifi + ATSC Dual digital TV
◈TVX PVR M-6640N –Memory Card Reader + Internal Wifi + DVBT Dual digital TV
** Some specifications could change with new firmware versions. Please refer to the FAQ on our
homepage for further information

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Safety Notice
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Unplug the power cable when you are not using the product for a long time.
Do not try to disassemble or remodel
the TVX-HD unit. Doing so may cause
malfunction or fire.
Keep your TVX-HD away from heated
areas, such as direct sunlight exposure,
heaters and etc. Place it in a well ventilated
location. Ensure that a free airflow is
maintained around the appliance.
Place all magnetized devices, such as
speakers, away from the TVX-HD .It may erase
or cause damage to the data stored in the hard
disk.
Do not place the TVX-HD in places that
are exposed to oil, water, dust, humidity,
rain or wind.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands or
use defective power cables & electric outlets. It
may cause electric shocks or fire.
Do not drop the TVX-HD from heights.
Doing so may cause critical damage to the
hard drive.

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Usage Precautions
Thank you for choosing this TVX-HD product.
Please read the following usage precautions before using your TVX-HD.
Connect the A/V cable
Make sure the power is off when you connect the A/V cable between the TVX-HD and TV.
Cleaning the TVX-HD
When cleaning the TVX-HD unit, disconnect the power cord, and then wipe the TVX-HD case with a soft
piece of dry cloth.
Antenna connector
We recommend that you use a threaded-type antenna connector.
Checking Digital signal Reception (PVR)
• Press the INFO button on the remote control. The Signal strength meter will appear on the INFO pop up.
• If signal strength meter indicates a weak signal, adjust your antenna to increase the signal strength.
Continue to adjust the antenna until you find the best position with the strongest signal.
Record Notice (PVR)
• The first partition of the internal hard disk must use the NTFS format. FAT32 format can cause an error
message.
• When the signal is weak or unstable, recording cannot work properly.
• When the hard disk is unstable, recording cannot work properly. and this is why you should run Check
Disk sometimes.
• You cannot use the DTV time-shifting on FAT32 partitions, so we recommend that you format your
SATA HDD to NTFS.
Connecting USB cable
When connected to a computer through an USB cable, TVX-HD acts as an external USB storage device (In
this state, there is no video/audio output, and the VFD will indicate USB ON). For normal TVX-HD play mode,
disconnect the USB cable connected to the computer, and turn on the TVX-HD.
Detaching the Hard Disk
When you want to detach the HDD, let it cool down first before you start handling it.
Supplied cables
Supplied cables and accessories are recommended for customized best performance of the TVX-HD.
Using other cables or accessories may not provide the best performance.
Unplugging the device from PC USB port
If you want to unplug the device, press the Stop button in 'Unplug or Eject Hardware'.
FAT32 Partition
If you choose FAT32 file format on Windows 2000/XP, the drive’s maximum size will be limited to 32GB.
If you want to have a FAT32 single drive letter of 32GB or more, you have to format it on Windows 98SE/ME.
We don’t recommend the FAT32 partition to record the DTV channel.
Wireless Network
To use a wireless network connection, please refer to the TVX-HD homepage for a list of compatible wireless
devices.
Certification sticker
The certification sticker mark is on the bottom of the device.
DViCO has no warranty or responsibility for broken hard disks. We recommend periodic backups to
prevent data loss.
** Some functions will require you first to update it to the latest firmware.

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Table of Contents
Safety Notice .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Usage Precautions ..................................................................................................................................... 3
1Introduction.................................................................................................5
1.1 HDTV PVR Function................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Multimedia Player Function ........................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Audio Player Function ................................................................................................................ 7
1.4 External Storage Function .......................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 8
2Name of Each Part......................................................................................9
2.1 Unit Control button...................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Cable Connection ....................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Package Contents .................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 HDD Installation/Exchange........................................................................................................11
3Installation and Connection.....................................................................13
3.1 Connecting the Video ............................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Connecting the Audio ............................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Connecting the USB HOST ...................................................................................................... 15
3.4 Connecting the Antenna ........................................................................................................... 15
3.5 Using the remote control .......................................................................................................... 16
3.6 Initial Setting ............................................................................................................................. 17
4TVX-HD Setup Menu.................................................................................18
4.1 SYSTEM Setting....................................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Audio/Video Setting .................................................................................................................. 20
4.3 HDTV Setting............................................................................................................................ 22
4.4 PVR Setting .............................................................................................................................. 23
4.5 NETWORK Setting ................................................................................................................... 24
4.6 MISC Setting............................................................................................................................. 26
5Initial Usage of TVX-HD............................................................................27
5.1 Making an HDD Folder ............................................................................................................. 27
5.2 Movie Playback......................................................................................................................... 28
5.3 Music Playback......................................................................................................................... 29
5.4 Photo Playback......................................................................................................................... 30
6Using TVX-HD PVR...................................................................................31
6.1 Channel Scanning .................................................................................................................... 31
6.2 Using TVX-HD PVR.................................................................................................................. 32
7Using the remote control.........................................................................39
7.1 Descriptions of Each Button ..................................................................................................... 39
7.2 Extra Features .......................................................................................................................... 45
8Using Network ..........................................................................................49
8.1 Using UPnP .............................................................................................................................. 49
8.2 Using NetShare ........................................................................................................................ 56
8.3 SAMBA Client and SAMBA Server ........................................................................................... 61
9Firmware Upgrade....................................................................................69
10 Using USB Connection with a PC...........................................................71
10.1 Making a Partition and Formatting the HDDs........................................................................... 71
10.2 Unplug or Eject Hardware ........................................................................................................ 74
11 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................75
12 Appendix - Technical Terms....................................................................76
13 GNU General Public License...................................................................78

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1 Introduction
1.1 HDTV PVR Function
The TVX-HD PVR can play HDTV broadcasts without a digital TV
set-top box, with excellent and super-clear pictures on HDTV
screens. The TVX-HD PVR supports standard DTV features,
such as EPG and Time-shifting.
Time-shifting is a function that allows the user to record broadcasts, and save them in a
storage device so that they can be viewed at a more convenient time for the user. When you
are interrupted while watching a live TV program (such as picking up phone calls &
answering the door), all you need to do is simply press the OK button to freeze the picture
for a period of time, and then press OK again later in order to restart it from where you have
left off. Note: You cannot use the DTV time-shifting on FAT32 partitions, so we recommend
that you format your SATA HDD to NTFS.
The TVX-HD PVR has various recording features, including direct recording, scheduled
recording, and repeated manual recording, to help the user not to miss a any programs on
digital TV. It's a completely different type of PVR since you can easily upgrade and expand
the HDD capacity yourself, which is similar to PC upgrading. And you can back up recorded
files to/from a PC. In case of dual tuner, you can watch other channels while recording a
program of your choice.
TVX-HD PVR implements DTV features such as EPG-scheduled recording and connection
to PC, to let the user enjoy all the dainty bits of digital broadcasting as well as supreme
audio and video qualities. You can set up scheduled recording and scheduled watching
using the EPG window.
When using the DTV mode, you can easily reserve for sleep mode time with the FUNCTION
key. If the sleep mode is enabled while it is still recording something, the TVX-HD will shut
down after it finishes recording. In the file list mode, the FUNCTION key performs the File
copy/delete and password functions.
DVICO Inc has no responsibility for recorded programs or files made or distributed for any illegal purposes.
The party or parties who record or distribute contents bear all the l responsibility (Civil or Criminal) direct or
indirect.

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1.2 Multimedia Player Function
The TVX-HD is a standalone, multimedia hard disk player that
plays digital videos, digital music, digital still images and DVD
files on TV screens and home entertainment systems. You can
enjoy digital contents in your living room without having to burn
discs or to play it back on a DVD or CD player anymore.
TVX-HD plays back DVD movies with the full functionality of DVD navigation. You can
create your own virtual DVD library by storing your personal collection of DVDs in .ISO
or .IFO format, and watch them exactly as if they were running from the original DVDs (all
the original features are included: Menu, Chapter, Audio Stream, Subtitle, Fast Forward,
Rewind, Pause, Repeat, Search etc.).
TVX-HD can play high-definition videos (up to 1920x1080P) and still images. Pre-recorded
HDTV programs from a digital TV set-top box or personal digital video contents recorded
by a camcorder can be played back with the TVX-HD on a high-definition screen. The
TVX-HD features an HDMI connector, which will match the high resolution of HD-level
video contents.
TVX-HD supports the latest multimedia formats such as MKV, MPEG-4 AVC(H.264), VC-
1( MP@HL, AP@L3), WMV9 & WMV HD as well as MPEG4 3.11,4.0 , 5.0. and H.264,
which is a brand-new and superb compression technology. It can now play more stunning
HD movies with lower storage requirements.
HDMI provides unparalleled qualities to digital videos and audios, while DVI only serves
digital videos. With HDMI you don’t have to deal with multiple AV cables. It lets you make a
connection to digital videos as well as audios, and enjoy them with just one cable. It can
deliver uncompressed digital video up to 1080P as well as digital audio.
TVX-HD has a DTS hardware decoder to mix DTS sound into 2 channels for a more
dynamic stereo sound quality.
The TVX-HD can be networked with a PC system using either a wired network or its
optional wireless network adapter. You can navigate to a PC file through TVX-HD’s
wired/wireless network and play the file from its original location without having to copy it
into the TVX-HD first. Also, TVX-HD’s FTP server and Samba server allow you to transfer
files from your PC . It also allows you to connect to network easily with uPnP support, and
it does not require an IP address. You can immediately playback uPnP connected files.
With two USB2.0 host ports, you can attach additional external USB hard drives to further
extend the storage capacity. You can also play back files from a digital cameras, USB flash
drives, USB flash card reader or an MP3 player.
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"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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1.3 Audio Player Function
TVX-HD can play a variety of audio files such as FLAC, MP3, Ipod, AAC, Ogg Vorbis and WMA (Windows
Media Audio) through TV speakers and many other audio systems. You can listen to your favorite music files
without hesitation, by organizing a custom winamp playlist. Now you can enjoy music all day long without
having to keep changing CDs.
TVX-HD supports playlist function that is based on *.pls or *.m3u.
You can watch picture slideshows with the option of background music (supports Simultaneous playback
of Audio and picture images).
1.4 External Storage Function
TVX-HD can be used as an external storage device by connecting it to a PC, and you can then save
videos audios image files, data, program backups and etc.
USB 2.0 enables TVX-HD to support speeds up to 480Mbit/s.
If you connect to a USB 1.1 port, the TVX-HD will work at USB 1.1 speed, so we strongly recommend that
you use USB 2.0.
It supports Plug & Play, Windows will automatically recognize TVX-HD the instant it is connected to the
system
If you connect a USB Cable between a PC and TVX-HD during a playback, the VFD will display “USB
ON.” Even when you disconnect the USB, you do not have to reboot the TVX-HD to continue using it.
If you are a Windows98SE user, you should download a USB storage driver from our website before you
connect your TVX-HD to your system. You do not have to install a driver in Windows ME/2000/XP.
You can download the latest NetShare Software from our website to configure an NFS network server on
your PC. If you select the NFS mode, you can play high bit-rate transport stream or DVD image files without
any stutters.

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1.5 Specifications
MODEL TVX-HD M-6600
Main Chipset RT1283 400Mhz processor
VFD Display 7 Alpha-Numeric Character, 5 Digit Numeric Display
Video
Format: .MKV, .mpg, .avi, .wmv, .divx, .vob, .tp, .ts, .trp, .dat, .iso, .ifo, .m2t, .m2ts, .mov, .flv
Codec: MPEG 1/2/4, AVI, XVID,WMV9(MP@HL),H.264( [email protected]),VC-1( AP@L3), RealVideo
Resolutions up to 1920*1080P
Audio
FLAC, DTS-Wav, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro, AAC, Ogg, Dolby Digital, WAV
DTS Pass Through and Down Mixing
Photo JPG, JPEG (Progressive JPEG not Support), BMP, PNG, GIF, TIF
Connectivity
USB 2.0 Host 2 Ports ( USB1/USB2 : 5V , 500 mA max), USB 2.0 Target 1 Port
Wired LAN, optional wireless LAN
Network : Samba client, NFS, Netshare, Samba server
Memory Card reader (6600N) : SD, SDHC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro Duo
TV Antenna port : 6620 – ATSC dual tuner
Video out HDMI 1.3, Composite
Audio out Digital : Coaxial, Optical , Analog: Stereo
Hard Disk NTFS, FAT32 (3.5” S-ATA HDD, supports S- ATA 1,2)
PVR Recording & Time shifting : NTFS
Subtitle smi, smil, sub, sub/idx, srt, .ssa, .ass
Cooling FAN 60mm Brushless FAN, Temperature Sensing, Variable Speed
Memory 256M byte
Power AC 90-250~ 50/60Hz
Language English, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, Germany, Italian, Korean, Dutch,
Russian, Rumanian, Bulgarian, Hebrew, Czech, Vietnamese
Size 215x70x215 mm (W x H x D)

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2 Name of Each Part
2.1 Unit Control button
TVX-HD can be controlled by the buttons on the product as well as by the remote control.
The current state of the product can be checked on the VFD on the front.
The image of the VFD below could be different from the actual one.
2.2 Cable Connection
You can connect the TVX-HD to an analog TV display or audio amplifier using the A/V cable.
In case of 6600N model, the Memory card reader is placed on the side of the unit.
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2.3 Package Contents
Thank you for choosing this TVX-HD product.
The TVX-HD PVR package contains the following items. The items described below may differ from the
* TVX-HD automatically formats when you install an unformatted new hard disk. Do not shut down the power
when formatting the hard disk.
** Connect the included power cable on the back of the TVX-HD. Then plug the other end of the power
adapter into an available wall socket. Make sure that your TV is switched to the AV input to which the TVX-
HD is connected (on the back of the TV).
TVX-HD unit Remote Control USB PC Cable RCA Cable
Quick Guide Manual CD Power Cable
<< Before Connecting the Cable >>
Please refer to TV manual for the connection of A/V cable.
Make sure the power is off when you are connecting the A/V cable between the TVX-HD and
the TV.
Connect the red and white RCA cable for stereo audio.

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2.4 HDD Installation/Exchange
** Installing or exchanging your HDD is very easy. Just follow the instructions below. If you have a pre-
installed HDD, you may skip this chapter.
Assemble the HDD guide and your HDD by using
the screws included in the product package.
Open the lid of the TVX-HD as shown in the below picture.
Position the HDD as in the below picture and then insert it.
You don’t need to connect any cables. Just push the HDD into the TVX-HD.

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Close the lid of TVX-HD.
To change the hard disk, pull the HDD’s guide out while pressing the lock button.

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3 Installation and Connection
3.1 Connecting the Video
The TVX-HD supports HDMI and Composite video output for connection to a TV, and each output needs to
be selected in the settings menu depending on what cable is being used.
Connection to Composite Connection to HDMI Output
Connect the TVX-HD output to your TV using the
included Composite (yellow) video cable.
Select the appropriate video input mode on your TV
until you get the main page of the TVX-HD
For the Audio, please connect the stereo cable
(red/White cable).
Connect the TVX-HD output to your TV using an
HDMI cable.
TVX-HD plays back high definition videos (up to
1920x1080P) by using HDMI cables.
HDMI cable can transmit uncompressed audio and
video signals together at the same time. No
additional cables are needed.
NOTE:
After you connect the video cable to your TV, you must press the TV Out button on your remote
repeatedly control until you see the main page of the TVX-HD on the screen.

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3.2 Connecting the Audio
Connection to 2 CH Normal T
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Connection to 5.1CH Amplifier (Digital)
Connect the two audio cables, the white one on the
left side and the red one on the right side, to the
appropriate terminals of your TV or Hi - Fi system for
sound output.
If you have a multi-channel decoder/amplifier with a
coaxial/optical input, you can enjoy 5.1 CH high-
quality sound through the coaxial or optical cables.
The illustration above shows how to connect the
optical cable with an included optical jack.
(These cables are not included in the package and
must be purchased separately.)
NOTE
If there is still no sound after connecting the coaxial/Optical cable, you have to change the audio
setup of TVX-HD to Digital on the SETUP menu.

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3.3 Connecting the USB HOST
The TVX-HD also provides two USB-host ports with USB 2.0 compliant host/ function processor.
USB-host allows communication between two USB devices. You
can connect any external storage device (e.g. memory stick) or
any external hard disk to play files stored in these external
devices. You can even connect your Digital Camera directly to
play digital images and pictures without any other devices.
After connecting the client device, press the left-arrow button on
your remote control, and then navigate to the desired storage
unit. You can thereby change the location from internal hard disk
to external USB device and back.
3.4 Connecting the Antenna
Before connecting the Antenna or R.F. cable, the power of TVX-HD must be turned off.
To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area, please purchase a signal amplifier and install it
properly.
We recommend using a threaded-type antenna connector. Move it clockwise to tighten it.
If the signal strength meter does not reach even half of the scale, adjust your antenna to increase the
signal strength. Continue adjusting the antenna until you find the position that gives the strongest signal.
◈TVX-HD M-6600A –optional DVB-T dual tuner
◈TVX-HD M-6600N –Memory Card Reader + Internal Wifi + optional DVB-T tuner
◈TVX PVR M-6620N –Memory Card Reader + Internal Wifi + ATSC Dual digital TV
** Connect the included power cable at the back of the TVX-HD. Then plug the other end of the
power adapter into an available wall socket. Make sure that your TV is switched to the AV input to
which the TVX-HD is connected (at the back of the TV).

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3.5 Using the remote control
This indicates Remote control Buttons.
POWER Toggle Unit Power on / off
MUTE Stop Audio Output from the Player
HDTV Switch between TV or DTV mode
MOVIE Go to Movie folder
MUSIC Go to Music folder
PHOTO Go to Photo folder
Numeric Key Insert number or text
16:9/4:3 Aspect ratio(16:9/4:3 letter box/4:3 Pan&Scan)
ZOOM Zoom Video / Image Playback
PREV Previous Chapter / File / Page Up on List
Next Next Chapter / File / Page Down on List
JUMP/REW Jump to USB Host or network drive
SORT/FF File Sort or FF playback
OK/TIMESHIFTING Selection/play/pause/time-shifting on/pause
ARROW Cursor Navigation Arrow/Rewind / FF playback
RETURN Stop Playback/Return to Previous Screen / Folder
VOL + / - Volume (Increase / Decrease)
CH + / - Switch TV channel/adjust subtitle sync
INFO Display Media File Information
SUBTITLE Subtitle ON / OFF, Change Settings
FAVORITE Switch favorite channel
GOTO Time-Stamp based Search/TV channel list
SETUP Enter Setup Menu, Apply/Confirm Setup Settings
AUDIO Select multi audio
REPEAT Repeat Media file(s) Playback
SHUFFLE Switch between Random – Sequential Playback
TV OUT Toggle Video Output Modes
TITLE Select subtitle file
MENU Display Main Menu Screen/ DVD Title Screen
FUNCTION File copy/ folder password/ Sleep Timer
GUIDE Display DTV EPG Guide
BOOKMARK/SCH Bookmark / manual recording in TV mode
ADD/DELETE Add/Remove the recording list/ delete file
REC Instant recording in DTV
Some buttons have different functions in PVR mode and file play mode.

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3.6 Initial Setting
Connect the TVX-HD to your TV using A/V cables, and turn on the TVX-HD. You will see the following
screens when you turn the unit on for the first time or when you select “Load Default Setting”.
When you see the initial page on your TV screen shown in the picture below, press the “OK” button on
the remote control.
- In case of HDMI connection: TVX-HD does not show this page but sets to the best resolution
automatically and leads you to the next stage, “Language setting”.
- In case of other connections: TVX-HD changes screen resolutions between NTSC, PAL, 480P,
and 576P about every three seconds until the “OK” button is pressed, so press the “OK” button
when you can see a clear screen.
Select the language.
Now you can see the TVX-HD main page.

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4 TVX-HD Setup Menu
4.1 SYSTEM Setting
This section is about SYSTEM (Language or Time) settings. Press SETUP button on the remote control and
select SYSTEM.
This screen allows you to adjust the SYSTEM settings of your TVX-HD to your personal taste. Select
menu to exit this SETUP. Press ‘NEXT’ button to move on to the next setup.
Menu Language : Select your language.
File List Type : Switch to File list mode ,Preview or icon mode.
List mode

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Preview mode
Icon mode
Date & Time : Adjust the clock by using the arrow and numeric keys.
With a DTV tuner, Auto (Via TV or Via Network) is also available.
Press Left/Right button on your remote control to move to another
option.
Press Up/Down button on your remote control to make changes on
the setting.
Auto Run : You can make files play automatically when TVX-HD gets loaded. If you select “random”,
they play in a random order.
Set Screen Position : Adjust the UI display position, so that you can see the main UI display at the
right place on your TV.
Arrow buttons and OK button are available.
1. Adjust Left - Top blue line.
2. Adjust Right - Bottom blue line.
Check Disk : TVX-HD provides HDD check utility. If you have any problem with recording or file
playback, we recommend running this utility before proceeding.
TVX-HD automatically formats when you connect an unformatted hard disk to the TVX-HD. Do not
shut down the power while the hard disk is being formatted.
Automatic F/W Update : Now you can upgrade a new firmware if your TVX-HD is connected to the
internet. To upgrade it with our beta version of firmware, please press 2,3,8,2 of the numeric keys and
then press the ‘Function’.
Load Default Settings : In order to revert to the Default setting, select this option. You will need to
configure the video and sound settings again.

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4.2 Audio/Video Setting
This section is about A/V (Video or Audio) settings. Press SETUP button on the remote control and select
the A/V.
This screen allows you to adjust the A/V settings of your TVX-HD to your personal taste. Select menu
to exit this SETUP. Press ‘NEXT’ button to move on to another setting.
Set the audio output setting.
Select the HDMI or the S/PDIF that you want to hear the
audio.
If you select the S/PDIF, you can set the detailed audio
output with your Decoder/Amplifier. We recommend you to
set the Dolby Digital and DTS to digital and AAC to analog.
You don’t need set this option when you connect RCA
cable.
Digital Audio output (Digital RAW ) : Select this when you connect the audio with an coaxial/optical
cable for digital audio connection to the Decoder/Amplifier.
Dynamic Range Control : This function is for either decreasing high level sounds or increasing
low level sounds.
[ON]: low volume at late night.
[OFF]: full dynamic range of the volume.
RF Mode Compression : This function keeps approximately constant average loudness levels
between different audio formats. Users do not need to adjust their volume control as they switch
between program services.
Turn it off to enjoy full dynamic range of Dolby Digital.