JVC EX-A1EB User manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
EX-A1
Consists of CA-EXA1 and SP-EXA1
EX-P1
Consists of CA-EXP1 and SP-EXP1
LVT1284-002A
[J]
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which are located either on the rear,
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION — Fbutton!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off
completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off).
The Fbutton in any position does not disconnect
the mains line.
• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY
lamp lights red.
• When the system is turned on, the STANDBY
lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
CAUTION
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by
a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be
able to get out.)
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, on the apparatus.
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems
must be considered and local rules or laws governing
the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping
or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are
no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation
when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL,
PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
For Canada/pour le Canada
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQUAU FOND.
For Canada/pour le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED
THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE
EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET
OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL
APPARATUS”, ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES
LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES
APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES DE
CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE
MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS
NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE
MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC
which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Warnings, cautions and others
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Introduction
Introduction
Warnings, cautions and others....................G-1
Special cautions ..............................................2
About discs......................................................3
Description of parts .........................................5
Getting started
Using the remote control .................................6
Putting the batteries in the remote control.......... 6
Operating the TV using the remote control......... 7
Connecting up .................................................8
Basic operations
Playing discs .................................................12
Playback ........................................................... 12
To switch the display ........................................ 13
Select what you want to play by using
the number buttons....................................... 14
To stop playback............................................... 14
To pause playback............................................ 14
To advance picture frame-by-frame.................. 14
Fast reverse/Fast forward search..................... 14
Playing back from a position 10 seconds
before (One Touch Replay) .......................... 15
Slow Motion Playback....................................... 15
Skip to the beginning of the selection ............... 15
To change the brightness of the
display window (DIMMER)............................ 16
Adjusting the volume ........................................ 16
Adjusting sound quality..................................... 16
Turning off the sound temporarily (MUTING) ... 16
Advanced operations
Playing MP3 and JPEG discs........................16
Resume Playback .........................................18
Select the scene to be played .......................19
Program Playback/Random Playback...........20
Repeat Playback ...........................................22
Other convenient functions............................24
Selecting the subtitles....................................... 24
Selecting the audio language ........................... 24
Selecting a view angle ...................................... 24
Enlarging the picture (ZOOM)........................... 25
Adjusting the picture quality (VFP) ................... 25
Creating realistic sound
(VIRTUAL SURROUND) .............................. 26
Adjusting playback level (DVD LEVEL) ............ 26
Enjoying better pictures (PROGRESSIVE)....... 26
Functions specific to DVD AUDIO................. 27
Playing the Bonus Group...................................27
Browsable Still Pictures (B.S.P.) .......................27
Using the menu bar .......................................28
Preferences ...................................................29
Country/Area codes.......................................31
Listening to radio
Listening to a radio broadcast .......................32
Tuning in to a preset station ..........................33
Convenient functions
Listening to the sound of
other audio device .....................................34
Auto Standby.................................................34
Sleep Timer ...................................................35
Tray Lock.......................................................35
Using AV COMPU LINK ................................36
Reference
Troubleshooting.............................................37
Language codes............................................38
Specifications ................................................39
How to read this manual
• Operations are described by mainly using the
remote control buttons. If there are the same
marks on the main unit, the buttons on the main
unit can also be used.
• The following marks tell you for which type of the
discs the operation can be made.
• The illustrations and TV screens may be different
between the actual case and the description.
• “VCD” is an abbreviation of “Video CD”.
• “SVCD” is an abbreviation of “Super Video CD”.
Table of contents
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7Important cautions
Installation of the system
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot
nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C (between 41°F
and 95°F).
• Leave sufficient distance between the system and the
TV.
• Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.
Power cord
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
• A small amount of power is always consumed while
the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.
• When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet,
always pull on the plug, not the power cord.
To prevent malfunctions of the system
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything
goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your
dealer.
• Do not insert any metallic object into the system.
• Do not use any non-standard shape disc (like a heart,
flower or credit card, etc.) available on the market,
because it may damage the system.
• Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it,
because it may damage the system.
Note about copyright laws
Check the copyright laws in your country before
recording from DVDs, Super Video CDs (SVCDs), VCDs
and CDs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe
copyright laws.
Note about copy guard system
DVDs are protected by copy guard system. When you
connect the system to your VCR directly, the copy guard
system activates and the picture may not be played back
correctly.
7Safety precautions
Avoid moisture, water and dust
Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.
Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not
place it near a heating device.
When you are away
When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended
period of time, disconnect the power cord plug from the
wall outlet.
Do not block the vents
Blocking the vents may damage the system.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and follow the
relevant instructions on the use of chemically-coated
cloths. Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic
solvents including disinfectants. These may cause
deformation or discoloring.
If water gets inside the system
Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug
from the wall outlet, then call the store where you made
your purchase. Using the system in this condition may
cause fire or electrical shock.
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When condensation or water drops adhere to the lens
In any of the following cases, condensation or water
drops may adhere to the lens to prevent the system from
working properly:
• Immediately after roomheating starts
• When the system is installed in a steamy or damp
space
• When the system is suddenly moved from a cold place
to a warm space
In any of these cases, leave the system turned on for 1 or
2 hours before use.
Check to be sure you have all of the supplied
accessories.
The number in parentheses is the quantity of the pieces
supplied. If anything is missing, contact your dealer
immediately.
• Remote control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• FM antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• Power cord (1)
• Composite video cord (1)
• Speaker cords (2)
• Cloth (for wiping and cleaning the speaker cabinet) (1)
(only for EX-P1)
Notes on handling
Paste
Sticker
Label sticker
Supplied accessories
Special cautions
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “MLP Lossless”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• “DTS” and “DTS 2.0+DIGITAL OUT” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
• 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.
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Introduction
About discs
This system has been designed to play back the following
discs:
DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, VCD, SVCD, CD
This system can also play back the following discs:
• Finalized DVD-R/RW discs recorded in the DVD
VIDEO format.
• CD-R/RW discs recorded in the following formats
- Music CDs (finalized discs)
- VCDs
- SVCDs
- MP3/JPEG discs recorded in ISO 9660 (for details, refer
to “About MP3/JPEG discs ”)
However, some discs may not be played back because of
their disc characteristics, recording conditions, or
damage or stain on them.
Only sounds can be played back from the following discs:
MIX-MODE CD CD-G
CD-EXTRA CD TEXT
Discs you can play:
*Note on Region Code
DVD players and DVD VIDEOs have their own Region
Code numbers. This system can only play back a DVD
VIDEO recorded with the Region Code number and
video format mentioned above.
If a DVD VIDEO with an improper Region Code
number is loaded, “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears
on the TV screen and playback cannot start.
• On some DVD VIDEOs, DVD AUDIOs, VCDs or SVCDs,
their actual operation may be different from what is
explained in this manual. This is due to the disc
programming and disc structure, not a malfunction of
this system.
Discs that cannot be played back
• The following discs cannot be played back:
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW (recorded in VR
format), CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD,
SACD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and
damage the speakers.
Damaged discs and discs in an extraordinary shape
(other than a disc of 12 cm or 8 cm (43/4inches or 31/8
inches) in diameter) cannot be played back.
About MP3/JPEG discs
Playable MP3/JPEG discs and files
• Discs recorded in the ISO 9660 format are playable
(except discs recorded in the “packet write” format
(UDF format)).
• Discs recorded in the multi-session format are also
playable.
• Files with an extension of “.mp3,” “.jpg” or “.jpeg”
(extensions with uppercase and lowercase letters
mixed are also acceptable) are playable.
Notes on MP3/JPEG discs and files
• A disc may not be played, or reading it may take a long
time depending on its recording conditions or
properties.
• The time needed for reading varies with the number of
groups or tracks (files) recorded on the disc.
• If a character other than single byte English characters
is used in the file name of an MP3/JPEG file, the track/
file name will not be displayed correctly.
• The order of tracks/groups displayed on the MP3
Control screen, and the order of files/groups displayed
on the JPEG Control screen may be different from that
of files/folders displayed on PC’s monitor screen.
• An off-the-shelf MP3 disc may be played in an order
different from that indicated on the label attached to
the disc.
• Playing an MP3 file including a still image may take a
long time. The elapsed time is not displayed until
playing starts. If playing starts, the elapsed time may
not be displayed correctly.
• This system does not handle the ID3 tag of the MP3
file.
• For an MP3 file, a disc with a sampling frequency of
44.1 kHz and transmission rate of 128 kbps is
recommended.
• This system can play a baseline JPEG file, excluding
monochromatic JPEG files.
• This system can play JPEG data taken with a digital
camera conforming to the DCF (Design Rule for
Camera File System) standard (when a function is
applied such as the automatic rotation function of a
digital camera, data goes beyond the DCF standard,
so the image may not be displayed).
• If data has been processed, edited and restored with
PC image editing software, the data may not be
displayed.
• This system cannot play animations such as MOTION
JPEG, or still images (TIFF etc.) other than JPEG, and
image data with sound.
• The resolution of 640 x 480 pixels is recommended for
JPEG files. If a file has been recorded at a resolution
of more than 640 x 480 pixels, display may take a long
time. An image with a resolution of more than 8192 x
7680 pixels cannot be displayed.
• Files recorded on DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played
back.
Playable disc types
Disc
Type Mark (Logo) Video
Format
Region Code
Number
*
DVD
VIDEO NTSC 1/ALL
DVD
AUDIO ——
VCD NTSC —
SVCD NTSC —
CD — —
CD-R — —
CD-RW — —
AUDIO
Examples:
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DVD VIDEO
A DVD VIDEO consists of “titles” and each title
may be divided into “chapters”.
DVD AUDIO
A DVD AUDIO consists of “groups” and each group
may be divided into “tracks”.
Some discs include a “bonus group” that requires a
password for playing (Apage 27).
VCD/SVCD/CD
VCD, SVCD and CD consist of “tracks”.
In general, each track has its own track number.
(On some discs, each track may also be further
divided by indexes.)
MP3 [JPEG] discs
On an MP3 [JPEG] disc, each still picture
(material) is recorded as a track [file]. Tracks [Files]
are usually grouped into a folder. Folders can also
include other folders, creating hierarchical folder
layers.
This unit simplifies the hierarchical construction of
a disc and manages folders by “groups”.
This product can recognize up to 1000 tracks [files]
in a disc. Also, the product can recognize up to 150
tracks [files] per group and up to 99 groups in a
disc. Since the unit ignores the tracks [files] whose
numbers are exceeding 150 and the groups whose
numbers are exceeding 99, they cannot be played
back.
• If there is any type of files other than MP3 [JPEG]
files in a folder, those files are also counted in the
total file number.
Disc structure
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Group 1 Group 2
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 1 Track 2
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5
Group 1 Group 2
Track 1
[File 1] Track 2
[File 2] Group 3 Group 4 Group 5
About discs (continued)
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Introduction
The numbers represent the page numbers.
* Connect a pair of headphones (commercially available) with a stereo mini plug. If the headphones are
connected, the speakers and subwoofer will not produce any sound.
Front panel
PHONES
Play/Pause:12, 14 Look at “Display window” below.
32 34
11,12
STANDBY/ON
: 12
Open/Close
: 12
Headphones
jack*
Disc tray: 12
Remote control
sensor: 6
VOLUME
control: 16
14 14 14
Display window
Upper display
section: 13
17, 22
21
Lower display
section: 13
32
32
34
27
27
17, 22 20 35 26
Rear panel
11
13
13
12 12 12 38 13 10 10
13
Region Code Number: 3
10 10 10 36 11 8 8
9
11
11
11
Description of parts
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The numbers represent the page numbers.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control
decreases, replace the batteries. Use two R6P
(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.
CAUTION
•
Do
not use a used battery and a new battery
together.
• Do not use different types of batteries at the
same time.
• Take out the batteries if the remote control is not
to be used for a long time. Otherwise it may
cause a leakage.
Remote control operation
When operating the remote control, point it
towards the front panel of the main unit. If the
remote control is operated from a direction that is
extremely oblique or when there is an obstacle in
the way, signals may not be transmitted.
If the remote control sensor is exposed to a strong
light such as direct sunlight, correct operation may
not be carried out.
35
12
734
7
16
16
12 15
14
19
19, 28
21
24
24
10
33, 34
34
26
32
20
25
27
26
13
29
24
28
19, 28
19
14
15
14, 32
7
7
15, 17
13
16
12
22
26
16
16
14, 32
32
Putting the batteries in
the remote control
Batteries (2)
Using the remote control
Remote control
mode selector: 7
One touch
replay: 15
Number
buttons: 7, 15
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Introduction
This page is for when operating your TV using the
remote control of this product.
Setting the manufacturer's code
1Slide the remote control mode
selector to the TV side.
2Keep pressing down FTV.
NOTE
Keep pressing down FTV until Step 4 is complete.
3Press ENTER and release.
4Press number buttons (1-9, 0).
Examples:
For a Hitachi TV: Press 1, then 0.
For a Toshiba TV: Press 0, then 8.
If there are more than one manufacturer’s codes,
try them in turn and select the one that causes the
product to work properly.
NOTE
Manufacturer’s codes may be changed without notice.
You may not be able to operate a TV produced by the
manufacturer shown above.
5Release FTV.
For TV operation
Operate the remote control by pointing it towards
the TV.
*1 Make sure to slide the remote control mode
selector to the TV side in advance.
NOTE
When the batteries are replaced, perform the
manufacturer's code setting again.
Operating the TV using
the remote control
Number
buttons
Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code
JVC 01 Samsung 12
Hitachi 10 Sanyo 13
Magnavox 02 Sharp 06
Mitsubishi 03 Sony 07
Panasonic 04, 11 Toshiba 08
RCA 05 Zenith 09
Turn ON/OFF the power.
Change channels.
Adjust volume.
Select channels.
Alternates between the
previously selected channel
and the current channel.
Switch TV and video input.
100+
9
*1
Getting started
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Connection
When positioning the antenna, listen to an actual radio program (refer to “Listening to a radio broadcast” on page 32).
Connecting antennas
Connecting AM loop antenna (supplied)
1Set up the AM loop antenna.
2Connect antenna cords.
3Turn the AM loop antenna to the direction of the
best radio reception.
Locate the AM loop antenna as far away from
the main unit as possible.
• Do not locate the AM loop antenna on a metallic
table or close to a TV, personal computer, etc.
Otherwise it may result in bad radio reception.
7When good radio reception cannot be
obtained with the supplied AM loop antenna
Main unit
(rear panel) How to insert antenna cords
Connect two antenna cords
as described above.
If the antenna cord is
covered with vinyl on the
tip, twist and pull the vinyl
off and remove.
Black White
Electric wire: 3 - 5 m (9 feet 10 inches - 16 feet
5 inches) (commercially available)
Put up an electric
wire extending
horizontally,
preferably at a high
place such as
above a window or
outdoors.
Connect the AM loop
antenna cords together.
Main unit
(rear panel)
Electric wire
Twist
AM loop
antenna
Connecting FM antenna (supplied)
7When good radio reception cannot be
obtained with the supplied antenna or when
using a communal antenna
For details of connecting a separately sold
antenna, refer to the user guide for the antenna
or converter.
(/ǡ
%1#:+#.
Put the antenna up straight in the direction where
the best radio reception can be obtained, and fix
by using tape.
Main unit
(rear panel)
FM antenna
Antenna cord (sold
separately)
Communal
antenna terminal
Outdoor FM antenna
(commercially
available)
Coaxial cable
(commercially
available)
Converter
(sold separately:
compatible with 300C/
75C)
Main unit
(rear panel)
Depending on the radio reception
conditions, an FM feeder antenna (sold
separately: compatible with 300C) can
be used. In the case, a converter (sold
separately) is required.
or
Connecting up –
Do not turn on the power until the connection is complete
–
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Connecting up Connection
There is no difference between the left and right
speakers.
CAUTION
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one
speaker terminal.
• The speakers of this product are magnetically
shielded, but color irregularities may occur on
the TV depending on how the speakers are
installed. Keep in mind the following.
1. Turn off the main power of your TV before
installing the speakers. Wait for about 30
minutes before turning on the TV again.
2. If color irregularity occurs in pictures , keep a
distance of more than 10 cm (315/16 inches)
between the TV and the speakers.
NOTE
• Impedance of speaker that can be connected to the
main unit is within a range of 4
C
to 16
C
.
• In order to have a sufficient cooling effect, leave a
space of more than 1 cm ( 3/8 inches) between the
main unit and the speakers or other objects.
• If the speaker cabinet gets dirty, wipe it with the
supplied cloth (EX-P1 only).
Connecting speakers
Speaker terminal
Speaker terminal
Speaker
cord
Speaker
cord
Speaker cord
(supplied)
Speaker cord
(supplied)
Without black line
Without
black line
With black line
With black
line
Right speaker
(rear panel) Left speaker
(rear panel)
Main unit
(rear panel)
The EX-A1 and EX-P1 speakers employ
natural wood for the diaphragm in order to
reproduce the original sound faithfully (the
EX-A1 speakers also employ natural wood for
the cabinet).
The appearance will therefore be different for
each unit.
Speaker
cover
Speaker cover can be detached.
Getting started
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Connecting up Connection
This page is for when connecting the main unit with
other devices.
Connecting subwoofer
Connecting with other audio device
When you want to hear sound from the subwoofer,
press
S.WFR OUT
on the remote control to display
“SUB WFR ON” (Sub Woofer ON) on the display
window on the main unit. Each time you press the
button, the display toggles between “ON” and “OFF”.
NOTE
When "SUB WFR ON" is selected, bass sound from
the left and right speakers will be automatically
lowered and the bass sound will be emitted mainly
from the subwoofer.
Connecting with a digital device
CAUTION
• For details of signals to be output, refer to page
30.
• If connecting the main unit with equipment with the
function of a Dolby Digital decoder, the setting in
“D. RANGE COMPRESSION” of “AUDIO”
(
A
page 30) will be invalid regarding sound from
the digital audio output of the main unit.
Connecting other devices
With an amplifier-built in subwoofer (sold separately), you can enjoy a more dynamic bass sound.
Refer to the manual of the subwoofer for details.
Audio cord (sold separately)
(If an audio cord comes with the amplifier-built-in subwoofer,
you can use the cord.)
Amplifier-built-in subwoofer
(sold separately)
Main unit
Main unit
Output
Input
Other audio
device
Audio cord (sold
separately)
Output
Optical digital cord
(sold separately)
Digital device
(MD recorder etc.)
To digital input terminal
Input
Main unit
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Connecting up Connection
CAUTION
Connect the main unit directly with a TV (or a
monitor) without routing through a VCR.
Otherwise it may cause picture distortion while
playing.
Also, when connecting the main unit to a TV with
a VCR built in, there may be picture distortion
while playing.
You can enjoy pictures of better quality using the
following cord instead of the supplied video cord.
Connecting by using the S-Video cord
Connecting by using the component video
cord
You can enjoy better quality pictures than when
using the S-Video cord.
CAUTION
Use one of either the S-Video cord or the
component video cord. If both cords are used,
pictures may not be played properly.
NOTE
• In order to enjoy pictures with Progressive mode
(
A
page 26), the TV is required to have Progressive
video input.
• If the component video input jacks of your TV are
BNC type, use a plug adapter (not supplied) to
convert the plugs.
• Connect the power cord after all other
connections are complete.
• The STANDBY lamp (on the front panel) will be
lit.
Connecting with TV
When a clearer picture is
desired
TV Supplied composite video cord Main unit
Main unit
Connecting directly
TV (or
monitor)
TV
Main unit
S-Video cord
(sold separately)
Connecting the power cord
Component video cord
(sold separately)
Main unit
AC outlet
Supplied power cord Main unit
Getting started
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(Refer to page 16 for playing MP3 and JPEG.)
• The power will be turned on when any of ,
, or on the main unit and ,
, or on the remote control is
pressed while the power is off.
If any button other than or is
pressed, the source will also be changed (if
there is a disc loaded, playback will start).
NOTE
• A menu screen may be displayed after starting
playback of a DVD. In this case, select a desired
item to playback by using the following buttons on
the remote control.
• Select a desired item using and
press .
• Select a desired item using the number buttons.
• Depending on the disc, actual operation may be
different from the description.
Playback
1
3
2
A page 5 Place a disc with the label side
facing up.
•Place an 8 cm (31/8 inches)
disc in to the hollow part in
the center.
Press FAUDIO.
• The power will be turned on and the STANDBY
lamp will go off.
• Press FAUDIO again to turn off the power.
Press 0OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc
tray to load a disc.
Press 3(play).
The disc tray will close and playback will start.
Screens displayed on the TV when the power is turned ON.
The following messages appear depending on the status of the system.
(When FM/AM or AUX is selected as a source, the messages do not appear.)
Appears when the system is reading the disc information. Wait for a while.
Appears when the Region Code of the DVD does not match the code the
system supports. (Apage 3)
Appears when no disc is loaded.
Appears when opening the disc tray.
Appears when closing the disc tray.
Appears when trying to play back an unplayable disc.
NOW READING
REGION CODE
ERROR!
NO DISC
OPEN
CLOSE
CANNOT PLAY THIS
DISC
Playing discs
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Basic operations
Display window during disc playback
Example:
When a DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO is played
If “BONUS” or “B.S.P.” is displayed during a DVD
AUDIO playback, refer to page 27.
Example:
When a SVCD or VCD is played
• PBC (Play Back Control): A signal recorded in a
VCD (version 2.0) for controlling playback. It is
possible to enjoy interactive software or software
with a search function using a menu screen
recorded in a PBC compatible VCD. To play a
disc with the PBC function OFF, carry out the
following operations.
• Designate the track number using the number
buttons while the disc is stopped.
• Designate the track number using 4or ¢
while the disc is stopped, and then press
3(play).
• Press RETURN to go back to the upper layer
during the PBC playback of a VCD or SVCD.
Example: When a CD is played
Example: When an MP3 disc is played
Example: When a JPEG disc is played
Press UPPER or LOWER. Each time you press
the button, the display will be alternated.
NOTE
Abbreviations
G: Group
T: Title (DVD VIDEO)
Track (DVD AUDIO and MP3)
C: Chapter
F: File
Elapsed
playing time
Chapter/Track
number
Track number
Elapsed
playing time
Track number
To switch the display
Elapsed
playing time
Track number
File number
Display examples
DVD VIDEO
UPPER:
0:00:03
Elapsed playing time
T1 C3 (Title and Chapter number)
No display
LOWER:
03 Chapter number
T1 Title number
DVD
DVD AUDIO
UPPER:
0:00:03
Elapsed playing time
G1 T3 (Group and Track number)
No display
LOWER:
03
Track number G1 Group number
DVD
VCD/SVCD
UPPER:
0:00:03
Elapsed playing time
No display
PBC 2
LOWER:
02 Track number VCD
CD
UPPER:
0:00:03
Elapsed playing time
No display
LOWER:
02 Track number CD
MP3 disc
UPPER:
0:00:03
Elapsed playing time
G1 T3 Track numbe
r
No display
LOWER:
G1 Group number MP3 03 Track number
JPEG disc
UPPER:
G1 F3 (Group number and File number)
No display
LOWER:
JPG
(PBC and Track number appear only
when PBC function is played)
Group number
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NOTE
• Set the remote control mode selector to
AUDIO before using the number buttons.
• For a VCD or SVCD, this operation can be carried
out when the disc is stopped, or during playback
without the PBC function.
• For a DVD AUDIO, CD, MP3 or JPEG, this operation
can also be carried out when the disc is stopped.
• This operation may not be carried out for some
discs.
Designate the chapter number or
track number to play during
playback.
Refer to “How to use the number buttons” on page
15.
Press 7during playback.
Press 8during playback.
To resume normal playback, press 3(play).
• Press
8
to pause during JPEG disc slide-show.
Press
3
(play) to start playback from the next file.
• It is not possible to pause by pressing 3/8on
the main unit during JPEG disc slide-show.
Press 8during pause.
Each time you press the button, picture will be
advanced frame-by-frame.
There are two methods.
• Press 1or ¡during playback.
Each time you press the button, the speed
increases (×2, ×5, ×10, ×20, ×60). To restore
the normal speed, press 3(play).
• Hold down 4or ¢.
Fast reverse/Fast forward search can be carried
out only while the button is pressed (×5×20).
NOTE
• Fast reverse/Fast forward search cannot be carried
out for MP3 and JPEG.
• For a DVD VIDEO, SVCD or VCD, no sound comes
out during fast reverse/fast forward search.
• For a CD or DVD AUDIO, sound is intermittent
during fast reverse/fast forward search.
Select what you want to
play by using the number
buttons
Number
buttons
Cursor
(5//)
To stop playback
To pause playback
To advance picture
frame-by-frame
Fast reverse/Fast forward
search
→
3(Play button)
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Basic operations
Press during playback.
NOTE
• This operation may not be carried out for some
discs.
• It is not possible to go back to the immediately
previous title.
Press SLOW or SLOW during
pause.
• Each time you press the button, the speed
increases.
• Press 8
to pause playback, and press
3
(play)
to
resume normal playback.
NOTE
• No sound will be produced.
• The picture motion in the reverse direction may not
be smooth.
• For a VCD or SVCD, Slow Motion Playback can be
carried out in the forward direction only.
Press 4or ¢during playback*.
• Each time you press the button, the previous or
next beginning of chapter/track/file to the current
position will be skipped to.
•Press4
once to skip back to the beginning of
the chapter or track currently being played
(except for JPEG).
•PressGROUP/TITLE or to select the title
or group.
• During playback of a JPEG disc, press ¢
or
cursor /to play the next file, or press 4
or
cursor5to play the previous file.
NOTE
* For a VCD or SVCD, this operation can be carried out
during playback without the PBC function.
• Except for a DVD VIDEO, this operation can also be
carried out while the disc is stopped.
• This operation may not be carried out for some
discs.
Playing back from a position
10 seconds before
(One Touch Replay)
Slow Motion Playback
Skip to the beginning of
the selection
5:
20:
15:
25:
: Containing multi-angle views
(Apage 24)
: Containing multi-audio languages
(Apage 24)
: Containing multi-subtitle languages
(Apage 24)
: The disc cannot accept the operation you
have attempted.
How to use the number buttons
Examples:
Guide icons displayed on the TV screen (On-screen guide)
: Play
: Pause
: Fast reverse/Fast forward search
: Slow Motion Playback (reverse/
forward directions)
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Playing discs (continued)
Press DIMMER repeatedly.
• The modified brightness will be stored even after
the power is turned off.
The items below can be carried out for all sources.
Press AUDIO VOL +/–.
NOTE
The volume can be adjusted by turning the VOLUME
control on the main unit.
Bass: Press BASS +/–.
Treble:
Press TREBLE +/–.
Press MUTING.
• No sound will come out from the speakers,
headphones and the subwoofer.
• Press MUTING again to restore the sound.
When the power is tuned off once and turned on
again, the sound will be restored.
NOTE
Set the remote control mode selector to
AUDIO before using the number buttons.
To change the
brightness of the display
window (DIMMER)
Adjusting the volume
Adjusting sound quality
Turning off the sound
temporarily (MUTING)
Number
buttons
Cursor
(5///2/3
)
/ENTER
Playing MP3 and JPEG discs
3(Play button)
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Advanced operations
Display of an MP3 disc is described here as an
example.
For a JPEG disc, read “track” as “file”.
NOTE
When playing a disc containing both MP3 and JPEG
files, set one of them to be played (
A
page 29).
1Load a disc.
2Press cursor 5//to select a
group.
3Press cursor 3to move to the
track list.
• Press cursor 2to go back to the group list.
4Press cursor 5//to select a
track.
5Press 3(play) or ENTER.
NOTE
•GROUP/TITLE can also be used in Step 2.
• The number buttons can also be used in Step 4. In
this case, Steps 3 and 5 are not needed. (For how
to use the number buttons, refer to page 15).
•4or ¢can also be used in Step 4. In this case,
Step 3 is not needed.
1Press REPEAT while the disc is
stopped.
Each time you press the button, the Repeat
type will be alternated.
2Press 3(play).
NOTE
• The Repeat types can be changed during playback.
• The Repeat mode will be automatically cancelled if
there is a file that cannot be played (
A
page 3).
Playback
Time : 00:03:08
Track:
Elapsed time of the track currently being
played (MP3 only).
TV screen
Selected group
Group list
Track list (Tracks
included in the
selected group)
Selected track
Repeat playback
REPEAT TRACK
REPEAT GROUP
REPEAT ALL
No display
REPEAT STEP
REPEAT ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
*
*
Repeats the current
track (only for MP3).
Repeats the current
group.
Repeats the entire
disc.
Cancels repeat.
Repeats the current track
during a Program or
Random Playback (only
for MP3).
Repeats all programmed
tracks or the all tracks for
Random play (only for
MP3).
Repeat types
Display on the TV screen
Display on the display
window on the main unit
No display
represents blinking.
REPEAT TRACK
REPEAT GROUP
REPEAT ALL
No display
REPEAT STEP
REPEAT ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
*
*
Repeats the current
track (only for MP3).
Repeats the current
group.
Repeats the entire
disc.
Cancels repeat.
Repeats the current track
during a Program or
Random Playback (only
for MP3).
Repeats all programmed
tracks or the all tracks for
Random play (only for
MP3).
Repeat types
Display on the TV screen
Display on the display
window on the main unit
No display
represents blinking.
Slide-Show Playback
• In Step 5, for a JPEG disc, when 3(play) is pressed, files will be continuously played from the selected
file (Slide-Show Playback), and when ENTER is pressed, only a selected file will be played.
• Display time for a file in Slide-Show Playback is about 3 seconds.
• When all files are played through, the playback will be automatically stopped.
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When playback is stopped in the middle, playback
can be started from the stopped scene.
This is called Resume function.
How to suspend playback
Perform any of the following operations during
playback.
* Even if the power is turned off by pressing
FAUDIO after this, the position where playback
has been stopped will be stored.
To start playback from the stored
position
NOTE
• This function does not work in Program Playback or
Random Playback.
• The position where playback starts again may be a
little different from the stopped position.
• When a disc menu is displayed, the Resume
function may not work.
• The audio language, the subtitle language and the
angle at that time are stored as well as the stopped
position.
• The stored position will be cleared if the disc tray is
opened. Further, if 7is pressed during playback,
“RESUME” will be displayed. If 7is pressed at this
time, “RESUME OFF” will be displayed and the
stored information will be cleared.
• At the time of purchase, Resume is set to ON.
Resume can be set to OFF (
A
page 30).
Press 7once.*
Press FAUDIO to turn off the power.
Change the source to FM/AM or AUX.*
Press 3(play).
Resume Playback
3(Play button)
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