JVC HX-D7C User manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
HX-D7
—Consists of CA-HXD7 and SP-HXD7
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.
LVT1351-001A
[J]
CA-HXD7 SP-HXD7
SP-HXD7
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1 Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
ATTENTION
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie,
etc.:
1Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas
ouvrir le coffret de l’appareil.
2 Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à
l’humidité.
Caution—STANDBY/ON button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off
completely. The STANDBY/ON button in any
position does not disconnect the mains line. The
power can be remote controlled.
Attention—STANDBY/ON Commutateur!
Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper
complètement le courant. Le commutateur
STANDBY/ON (attente/sous tension) ne coupe
jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que
soit sa position. Le courant peut être
télécommandé.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning 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
For U.S.A.
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. 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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
For the main unit:
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: HX-D7
Trade Name: JVC
Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp.
Address: 1700 Valley Road, Wayne
New Jersey 07470
Telephone Number: 973-317-5000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
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 UNIT.
IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER
1 PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2 ATTENTION : N’ouvrez pas le couvercle supérieur. Il
n’y a aucune pièce réparable par l’utilisateur à
l’intérieur de l’appareil; confiez toute réparation à un
personnel qualifié.
3 ATTENTION : Risque de radiations laser wisible et
invisible quand l’appareil est ouvert ou que le
systéme de verrouillage ne fonctionne pas ou a été
mis hors service. Évitez toute exposition directe au
rayon.
4 REPRODUCTION DE L’ÉTIQUETTE: ÉTIQUETTE
DE PRÉCAUTION PLACÉE À L’INTERIEUR DE
L’APPAREIL
.
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.
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.
CAUTION!
To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping
theunit,havetwopersonsunpack,carry, and install the
unit.
31 kg / 69 lbs.
ATTENTION!
Pour éviter toute blessure personnelle ou chute
accidentelle del’appareil, faites déballer, transporter et
installer l’appareil par deux personnes.
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Introduction
Precautions
Installation
•Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor
too cold—between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).
•Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent internal heat buildup in the System.
• Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV.
• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference
with TV.
Power sources
• When unplugging the System from the wall outlet, always
pull on the plug, not the AC power cord.
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lenses inside the System in
the following cases:
• After starting to heat the room
• In a damp room
•If the System is brought directly from a cold to a warm place
Should this occur, the System may malfunction. In this case,
leave the System turned on for a few hours until the
moisture evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, then plug
it in again.
Internal heat
• A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel to prevent heat
buildup inside the unit.
Others
• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the System,
unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer before
operating any further.
• If you are not going to operate the System for an extended
period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall
outlet.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and
consult your dealer.
How to Read This Manual
To make the explanations in this manual as simple and easy-
to-understand as possible, we have adapted the following
methods:
• Button and control operations are explained as listed in the
table below. In this manual, the operations using the remote
control are mainly explained; however, you can use the
buttons and controls on the main unit if they have the same
(or similar) name and marks
.
• Some related tips and notes are explained later in the
sections “Learning More about This System” and
“Troubleshooting,” but not in the same section
explaining the operations ( indicates that the
content has some informations).
If you want to know more
about the functions, or if you have a doubt about the
function, go to these sections and you will find your answer
there.
DO NOT install the System in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration.
DO NOT handle the AC power cord with
wet hands.
For safety, observe the following carefully:
•Make sure there is good ventilation around
the unit. Poor ventilation could overheat
and damage the unit.
• DO NOT block the cooling fan and the
ventilation openings or holes. If they are
blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the
heat may not be able to get out.
DO NOT disassemble the System since
there are no user serviceable parts inside.
Indicates that you press the button
briefly
.
Indicates that you press the button
briefly and repeatedly
until an
option you want is selected.
Indicates that you press one of the
buttons.
Indicates that you
press and hold
the
button for a specified period.
• The number inside the arrow
indicates the period of press (in this
example, 2 seconds).
• If no number is inside the arrow,
press and hold until the entire
procedure is complete or until you
get a result you want.
Indicates that you turn the control
toward the specified direction(s).
Indicates that this operation is only
possible using the remote control.
Indicates that this operation is only
possible using the buttons and controls on
the main unit.
INFO
2 sec.
Remote
ONLY
Main Unit
ONLY
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Contents
Before Operating the System.......................3
Playable Disc Types .................................................... 3
Getting Started..............................................4
Step 1 : Unpack ............................................................ 4
Step 2 : Prepare the Remote Control............................ 4
Step 3 : Hook Up.......................................................... 5
Display Indication.........................................8
Daily Operations—Playback ..................... 10
Listening to the Radio ............................................... 11
Playing Back a Disc................................................... 12
Playing Back from the PC ......................................... 14
Playing Back from Other Audio Equipment ............. 15
Daily Operations—Sound and Other
Adjustments .............................................16
Adjusting the Volume................................................ 16
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ...................................... 16
Making the Center Channel Sound Clear
—Clear Voice ........................................................ 17
Selecting the Sound Modes ....................................... 17
Selecting 3D Phonic Mode........................................ 17
Presetting Automatic DVD VIDEO Sound
Increase Level........................................................ 17
Changing the Scanning Mode ................................... 18
Changing the Picture Tone ........................................ 18
Turning On or Off the Key-Touch Tone ................... 19
Changing the Display Brightness .............................. 19
Setting the Clock ....................................................... 19
Turning Off the Power Automatically....................... 19
Unique DVD/VCD Operations ................. 20
Selecting the Sound Track......................................... 20
Selecting the Subtitle Language ................................ 21
Selecting a View Angle ............................................. 21
Selecting Browsable Still Pictures ............................ 21
Playing Back a Bonus Group .................................... 22
Special Picture Playback ........................................... 22
Advanced Disc Operations ........................ 23
Programming the Playing Order—Program Play...... 23
Playing at Random—Random Play........................... 24
Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play ............................ 25
Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Child Lock .................... 25
On-Screen Disc Operations ....................... 26
About the On-screen Bar........................................... 26
Operations Using the On-screen Bar......................... 27
Operations on the CONTROL Screen....................... 29
Timer Operations ....................................... 31
Setting the Timer....................................................... 31
Set up Menu Operations............................ 33
Operating Procedure.................................................. 33
Operating the TV ....................................... 37
Operating TV............................................................. 37
Additional Information.............................. 38
Learning More about This System ............................ 38
Maintenance .............................................................. 40
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 40
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals ................... 41
Language Code List .................................................. 42
Parts Index................................................................. 43
Specifications ............................................................ 44
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Before Operating the System
Playable Disc Types
This unit has been designed to play back the following discs:
In addition to the above discs, this system can play back
audio data recorded on CD Text, CD-G (CD Graphics), and
CD-Extra.
• The following discs cannot be played back:
DVD-RAM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), CD-ROM, Photo CD,
SACD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage
the speakers.
•In this manual, “file” and “track” are interchangeably used
for MP3/JPEG operations.
Note on Region Code
DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code
numbers. This unit can play back only DVDs recorded with
the NTSC color system whose Region Code numbers
include “1.”
EX.:
If a DVD with the improper Region Code numbers is loaded,
“REGION ERR” appears on the display and playback will
not start.
Audio formats
The System can play back the following digital audio
formats.
•LPCM ( Linear PCM )
• DIGITAL (Dolby Digital)
• DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
• MPEG (MPEG Multichannel)
•
MLP
(Meridian Lossless Packing)
When playing a multi-channel encoded DVD, the System
properly converts these multi-channel signals into 2
channels, and emits the downmixed sound from the
speakers.
To enjoy the powerful sound of these multi-channel
encoded DVDs,
connect a proper decoder or an amplifier
with a proper built-in decoder to the OPTICAL DIGITAL
OUTPUT terminal on the rear.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “MLP Lossless”, and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
•“DTS” and “DTS 2.0+DIGITAL OUT” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Disc Type Mark (Logo)
DVD Video
DVD Audio
Video CD
(VCD)
Super Video
CD (SVCD)
Audio CD
CD-R
The System can play back CD-R or CD-RW
recorded in the Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD,
MP3, and JPEG formats.
CD-RW
DVD-R
The System can play back DVD-R or DVD-
RW recorded in the video format.
DVD-RW
INFO
DIGITAL VIDEO
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
IMPORTANT: Before playing a disc, make sure of
the following...
•Turn on the TV and select an appropriate input mode on
the TV to view the pictures or on-screen displays on the
TV screen.
•For disc playback, you can change the initial setting to
your preference. See “Set up Menu Operations” on
page 33.
If “ ” appears on the TV screen when you press a
button, the disc cannot accept the operation you have
tried to do, or data required for that operation is not
recorded on the disc.
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Getting Started
Step 1 : Unpack
After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the
following items. The number in parentheses indicates the
quantity of each piece supplied.
• FM antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• Composite video cord (1)
• Remote control (1)
• Batteries (2)
If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Step 2 : Prepare the Remote Control
Insert the batteries into the remote control by matching the
polarity (+ and –) correctly.
ANTENNA
FM
AM
(75Ω)
Step 1:Unpack the package and
check the accessories.
Step 2: Prepare the remote control.
Step 3:Hook up the components such
as AM/FM antennas, speakers,
etc. (see pages 5 to 7).
Finally plug the AC power cord.
Now you can operate this System.
• DO NOT use an old battery together with
a new one.
• DO NOT use different types of batteries
together.
•DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.
•DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery
compartment when you are not going to
use the remote control for an extended
period of time. Otherwise, the remote
control will be damaged from battery
leakage.
3
2
1
R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)
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Step
3
: Hook Up
If you need more detailed information, see page 7.
VEDEO INPUT
VEDEO INPUT
VEDEO INPUT
PB
PR
Y
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
Turn the power off to all components before connections.
Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical
examples.
When you connect other components, refer also to their
manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the rear
may vary.
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Composite video cord (supplied)
Yellow
S-video cord (not supplied)
Component video cord (not supplied)
AM loop antenna (supplied)
Turn it until the best reception
is obtained.
Red
Blue
Green
To a wall outlet
Plug the AC power cord only after all connections are complete.
Digital audio
equipment
TV
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L
R
Y
L
R
MAIN SPEAKER
(4·8Ω)
SUB WOOFER
ANTENNA
(6·16Ω)
DIGITAL OUT
COMPONENTVIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO
(OPTICAL)
P
B
P
R
FM
AM
(75Ω)
ANTENNA
FM
AM
(75Ω)
FM antenna (supplied)
Extend it so that you can obtain the best
reception.
For better FM/AM reception
Outdoor FM
antenna
(not supplied)
AM loop antenna
Keep it connected.
Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)
Extend it horizontally.
Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to
an outdoor FM antenna using a 75 Ωwire with
coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN45325).
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To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna
To assemble the AM loop antenna
To connect the AM loop antenna cords
• Connect black cord to the H terminal, and the white cord to
the other terminal.
•If the AM loop antenna wire or speaker cords are covered with
vinyl, remove the vinyl to expose the tip of the antenna by
twisting the vinyl.
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other
terminals, connecting cords and power cord. Also, keep the
antennas away from metallic parts of the System, connecting
cords, and the AC power cord. This could cause poor
condition.
To connect digital audio
To connect the speaker cords
Turn the power off to all components before
connections.
1Hold
2Insert
3Release
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
Protective cap
•When connecting the speaker cords, match their polarity
with that of the speaker terminals: red/blue to (+) and
black to (–).
•Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as
indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit.
• The speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color
distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly,
it may cause color distortions. So, pay attention to the
following when installing the speakers.
–When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the
TV’s main power switch or unplug it before installing
the speakers.
Then wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the
TV’s main power switch again.
Some TVs may still be affected even though you have
followed the above instruction. If this happens, move
the speakers away from the TV.
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to
each terminal.
• DO NOT push or pull the speakers as this
will damage the foot spacers at the bottom of
the speakers.
IMPORTANT
• Always set volume to VOL MIN when connecting or
disconnecting the other equipment.
DO NOT plug in any equipment until all
connections are complete.
Red
Black
From right speaker
From left speaker
1Hold 2Insert 3Release
Blue
Black
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Display Indication
The indications on the display teach you a lot of things while you are operating the System.
Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display.
Indications on the main display
• While listening to radio: • While selecting “AUX” or “USB”:
• While playing a disc: • While disc play is stopped:
*
1
Disc type is displayed with the following abbreviation: “SV (SVCD)”, “VD (VCD)”, and “CD (CD)”.
*
2
While activating PBC function, “PBC” appears on the display instead of the playing time.
*
3
At the playback beginning, the file name and ID3 Tag (if any) are shown.
1
e
3 4 5 6 7 p q9
rt iyouaf;
8 w2
ds
Band Frequency
Reception mode (FM only)
Source name
Elapsed playing time
Disc type*1
MP3*3:
DVD Video:
DVD Audio:
SVCD/VCD/CD:
Title number
Chapter number
Elapsed playing time*2
Track number
Track number
Group number
Elapsed playing time
Track number
Elapsed playing time
Group number
JPEG:
Current group number
Current file number
Total track number
MP3:
DVD Video:
SVCD/VCD/CD:
Disc type*1
Total playing time*2
Total title number
DVD Audio:
JPEG:
Current group number
Current file number
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1 BEEP ON indicator
• Lights when key-touch tone is activated.
2 Timer indicators
• DAILY: lights when the Daily Timer stands by or is
working; flashes while Daily Timer is being set.
• SLEEP: lights when the Sleep Timer is activated.
•: lights when Daily Timer stands by or is being
set; flashes while Daily Timer is working.
3 3-D PHONIC indicator
•Lights when 3D Phonic is activated (see page 17).
4 PRGR. ( progressive ) indicator
• Lights when the scanning mode is set to progressive.
5 B.S.P. (browsable still picture) indicator
• Lights when browsable still picture on DVD Audio is
available (see page 21).
6 BONUS indicator
• Lights when a bonus group on DVD Audio is detected
(see page 22).
7 RESUME indicator
• Lights when the Resume function is activated (see
page 12).
8 DVD LEVEL 1, 2, 3 indicators
• Lights when the DVD Video is detected.
9 Main display
p D: lights when a source signal is Dolby Digital.
q PCM: lights when a source signal is linear PCM (only for
DVD Video and DVD Audio).
w Disc operation indicators
•PROGRAM: lights when Program Play mode is
activated.
• RANDOM: lights when Random Play is activated.
• REPEAT: lights when Repeat Play mode is activated.
• ALL, 1, DISC:
– ALL: lights when All Disc Repeat is activated.
–1: lights when One Track/Chapter/Step Repeat
is activated.
–1DISC: lights when One Disc Repeat is activated.
e Audio level indicator
r DVD AUDIO indicator
• Lights when DVD Audio is detected.
t TITLE indicator
• Lights to indicate the title number when the source is
DVD Video.
y GROUP indicator
• Lights to indicate the group number when the source is
DVD Audio, MP3, or JPEG disc.
u CD PLAY indicator
• Lights when the disc player is selected as the source.
i CHAP. (chapter) indicator
•Lights to indicate the chapter number when the source is
DVD Video.
o Disc indicators
• Each indicator shows the status of a disc placed on each
corresponding disc tray (DISC1 – DISC5).
– Lights up when a disc is detected.
– Flashes when the tray is currently selected.
– Goes off when the unit detects there is no disc loaded
on the disc tray.
; TRACK indicator
• Lights to indicate the track number when the source is a
disc (except for DVD Video).
a S.MODE (sound mode) indicator
• Lights when the Sound mode is activated.
s SURR. (surround) indicator
•Lights when 3D Phonic is activated (see page 17).
d FM reception indicators
• ST (stereo): lights while an FM stereo station with
sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
•MONO: lights while receiving an FM stereo station
in monaural.
f DTS: lights when a source signal is DTS Surround.
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Daily Operations
—Playback
¥ Turn on the power.
The standby lamp on the main unit goes off.
• Without pressing , the System also turns on by
pressing one of the source select buttons in the next
step.
ø Select the source.
Playback automatically starts if the selected source is
ready to start playback.
• If you press AUX/USB, start playback source on the
external component or the PC.
π Adjust the volume.
[ Operate the target source as explained
later.
To turn off (stand by) the system
In this manual, the operation using the remote control
is mainly explained; however, you can use the buttons
and controls on the main unit if they have the same (or
similar) name and marks.
2
1
3
GROUP SKIP
SHIFT
TOP MENU
SET
MENU
FM MODE
RETURN
7
¢/4¡/1
3/2/5/∞
ENTER
8
3
1
2
2
Disc number
buttons,
10 keys
The standby lamp on the main unit lights in
red.
•Asmall amount of power is always
consumed even while on standby.
For private listening
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the
main unit. The sound will no longer come out of the
speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before
connecting or putting the headphones.
• Disconnecting the headphones will activate the
speakers again.
DO NOT turn off (stand by) the System with
the volume set to an extremely high level;
Otherwise, the sudden blast of sound can
damage your hearing, speakers and/or
headphones when you turn on the System or
start playback.
To cancel the demonstration
Press and hold until “DEMO OFF” appears on the display.
Main Unit
ONLY
DEMO OFF
DEMO START
2 sec.
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Listening to the Radio
To select the band (FM/AM)
To tune in to a station
While FM or AM is selected...
When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal strength is
tuned in, the frequency search stops.
• When you repeatedly press the button, the frequency
changes step by step.
To stop searching manually,
press either button.
If the received FM station is hard to listen
To restore the stereo effect,
press the button again (the
MONO indicator goes off).
To preset stations
You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
1
Tune in to a station you want to preset, then enter into
the presetting mode.
2
Select a preset number for the station you store.
3
Store the station.
To tune in to a preset station
1
Select the band (FM or AM).
2
Select a preset number for the station you store.
•You can also use ¢ /4 on the remote control or the
PRESET +/– control on the main unit.
To save the power consumption while on
standby—Eco mode
While on standby...
The display illumination (including the display
demonstration) disappears.
The MONO indicator
lights on the display.
Reception will improve
though stereo effect is
lost—monaural
reception mode.
Main Unit
ONLY
ECO
Canceled
INFO
FM
AM
1 sec.
Increases the frequency.
Decreases the frequency.
Remote
ONLY
(holding then...)
Examples:
To select preset number 5,
press 5.
To select preset number
15, press +10, then 5.
To select preset number
30, press +10, +10, then
10.
Remote
ONLY
(holding then...)
(holding then...)
FM
AM
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Playing Back a Disc
Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded.
• DVD Video comprises of “ Titles ” which includes
“
Chapters
,” DVD Audio/MP3 comprise of “
Groups
”
which includes “
Tracks
,” and CD/SVCD/VCD comprise
of only “
Tracks
.”
For JPEG playback, see page 29.
To insert discs
To close the disc tray,
push up the same control
( 0 ) again.
• If you push down the same control
( 3 ) , disc tray closes
automatically and playback starts.
•
When you push up the control ( 0 ) for the next tray you
want to place another disc onto, the first disc tray
automatically closes and then next tray comes out.
While playing DVD/SVCD/VCD:
This System can store
the stop point, and when you start playback again by
pressing DISC 3 , it starts from the position where you have
stopped—Resume Play. (RESUME indicator lights up when
you stop playback.)
To stop completely while Resume is activated,
press 7
twice. (To cancel Resume, see “RESUME” on page 36.)
To select a playback disc
Playback of the selected disc starts.
•When using an 8 cm disc, place it
on the inner circle of the disc tray.
To start: To pause: To stop:
To release it, press
DISC 3 .
INFO
On-screen guide icons
•During disc playback, the following icons may appear for
a while on the TV screen:
Appears at the beginning of a scene containing
multi-angle views.
Appears at the beginning of a scene containing
multi-audio languages.
Appears at the beginning of a scene containing
multi-subtitle languages.
•The following icons will be also shown on the TV screen
to indicate your current operation.
, , , , ,
• To deactivate the on-screen guide icons, see “ON
SCREEN GUIDE” on page 36.
Remote control:
Main unit:
Ex.: To select DISC 1
(holding then...)
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To select a title/group
While playing a disc...
To select a chapter/track
While playing...
To locate a particular portion
While playing a disc except MP3...
• No sound comes out while searching on DVD/SVCD/
VCD.
To return to normal playback,
press DISC 3 .
T
o select
an item directly
You can select a title/chapter/track directly and start
playback.
• For DVD Video: You can select
a title before starting
playback
, while you can select
a chapter after starting
playback
.
• For MP3: Select a track number in the current folder.
To play back by using the disc menu
You can operate the disc play—DVD and SVCD/VCD with
Playback Control (PBC)—using the disc menu shown on the
TV screen.
• When an SVCD or VCD with PBC is detected, “PBC”
appears on the display instead of the playing time.
7
For DVD Video/DVD Audio:
1
Show the disc menu.
• For DVD Video:
• For DVD Audio:
2
Select an item on the disc menu.
•With some discs, you can also select items by entering the
number using the 10 keys.
7
For SVCD/VCD with PBC:
While playing a disc with PBC, “PBC” appears on the
display.
When disc menu appears on the TV screen, select an item on
the menu. Playback of the selected item starts.
Examples:
To select number 5, press
5.
To select number 15, press
+10, then 5.
To select number 30, press
+10, +10, then 10.
Remote
ONLY
(holding then...)
Skips to the next title/
group.
Skips to the previous
title/group.
Increases the chapter/track numbers.
Decreases the chapter/track numbers.
Remote
ONLY
Examples:
To select number 5, press
5.
To select number 15, press
+10, then 5.
To select number 30, press
+10, +10, then 10.
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To cancel PBC
You can also cancel PBC function by pressing the number
button to select a track.
To reactivate PBC, press 7 , then press 4 .
Playing Back from the PC
This System is equipped with a USB terminal on the front
panel. You can connect your PC to this terminal and enjoy
sound reproduced through your PC.
When you connect your PC for the first time, follow the
procedure below.
• Remember you cannot send any signal or data to your PC
from this System.
How to install the USB drivers
The following procedure is described using the English
version of WindowsR XP. If your PC is running on a
different version of Windows, the screens shown on your
PC’s monitor will differ from the ones used in the following
procedure.
1
Turn on your PC and start running WindowsR 98SE,
WindowsR Me, WindowsR 2000 or WindowsR XP.
• If the PC has been turned on, quit all the applications
now running.
2
Turn on the System and select USB for the source.
3
Connect the unit to the PC using a USB cable (not
supplied).
• Use “USB series A plug to B plug” cable when
connecting.
4
The USB drivers are installed automatically.
• If the USB drivers are not installed automatically,
install the USB drivers following the instructions on the
PC’s monitor.
To move to the next or previous page of the current
menu:
To return to the previous menu:
IMPORTANT
• Always set volume to VOL MIN when connecting or
disconnecting the other equipment.
DO NOT turn off the System and disconnect
the USB cable while installing drivers and
playing back, and for several seconds after
your PC recognizes the System.
Moves to the next page.
Moves to the previous page.
(holding then...)
AUX
USB
USB cable
PC
(front panel)
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5
Check if the drivers are correctly installed.
1Open the Control Panel on your PC: Select [Start] =
[Settings] = [Control Panel]
2Click [System] = [Hardware] = [Device Manager]
= [Sound, video and game controllers] and
[Universal Serial Bus controllers]
• The following window appears, and you can check
whether the drivers are installed.
*The installed drivers can be shown only when the System is
connected to the PC.
To play back sounds on the PC
Refer to the manuals supplied with the sound reproduction
application installed in the PC.
• Noise and static electricity may stop the sound through the
USB connection. In this case, do the following operations:
– Disconnect and connect the USB cable again.
– Restart the music software on your PC.
– Turn off and on the System.
• Microsoft
®
, Windows
®
98SE, Windows
®
Me, Windows
®
2000 and Windows
®
XP are registered trademarks of
Microsoft corporation.
Playing Back from Other Audio Equipment
By using a stereo mini plug cord (not supplied), you can
connect equipment with analog audio output jacks such as an
MD player, a TV, etc.
If the audio output on the other equipment is not stereo
mini plug type,
use a plug adapter to convert the stereo mini
plug to the corresponding plug of the audio output.
To select other audio equipment for the source
IMPORTANT
• Turn the power off to all components before
connections.
•Always set volume to VOL MIN when connecting or
disconnecting the other equipment.
(front panel)
Audio equipment
output
Stereo mini plug cord
(not supplied)
AUX
USB
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Daily Operations
—Sound and Other Adjustments
Adjusting the Volume
The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOL MIN,
VOL 1 – VOL 30, VOL MAX).
To drop the volume in a moment
Reinforcing the Bass Sound
To adjust the subwoofer level gradually
You can select the subwoofer level from level 0 (minimum)
to level 2 (maximum).
To emphasize rhythm feeling—RHYTHM AX
This function emphasizes bass attack feeling, and also
changes the subwoofer level.
Main unit
Remote Control
3/2/5/∞,
ENTER
SHIFT PROGRESSIVE
VFP
¢/4
AUDIO VOL
FADE MUTING
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
RHYTHM AX
CLEAR VOICE
SURROUND
MODE
SOUND MODE
DVD LEVEL
CLOCK/TIMER
DISPLAY
SLEEP
DIMMER
BEEP
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL –
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL +
VOLUME +/–
BEEP
SOUND MODE
SURROUND MODE
RHYTHM AX
Remote control: Main unit:
To restore the volume,
press the button
again, or adjust the volume level.
Remote control: Main unit:
INFO
Remote
ONLY
INFO
OFF
ON
(subwoofer level 2)
(subwoofer level 0)
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Making the Center Channel Sound Clear
—Clear Voice
When a multi-channel disc with center-channel signal is
loaded on the current tray, you can increase the output level
for the center channel sound.
•This function allows you to easily understand the dialogue
of DVD Video even with the low volume level.
• You can also use this function for other discs than DVD
Video when 3D Phonic (see the right column) is activated.
• This function may not take much effect on some discs.
To cancel Clear Voice, select “VOICE OFF.”
Selecting the Sound Modes
You can select one of the preset Sound Modes.
Selecting 3D Phonic Mode
While playing a disc (except JPEG)...
To cancel 3D Phonic, select “3D OFF.”
Presetting Automatic DVD VIDEO Sound
Increase Level
The DVD Video sound is sometimes recorded at a lower
level than for other discs and sources. You can set the
increase level for DVD Video, so you do not have to adjust
the volume every time you change the source.
When DVD Video is loaded on the current tray...
• As the number increases, sound level also increases.
Remote control: Main unit:
DANCE Increases resonance and bass.
HALL Adds depth and brilliance to the sound.
STADIUM Adds clarity and spreads the sound, as in
an outdoor stadium.
ROCK Boosts low and high frequency. Good
for acoustic music.
POP Good for vocal music.
CLASSIC Good for classical music.
Remote
ONLY
VOICE ON
VOICE OFF
INFO
DANCE HALL
ROCK
CLASSIC POP
STADIUM
OFF
(canceled)
Remote control: Main unit:
3D ACTION Suitable for action movies and sports
programs.
3D DRAMA Creates natural and warm sound. Enjoy
movies in a relaxed mood.
3D THEATER Enjoy sound effects like in a major
theater.
INFO
3D ACTION 3D DRAMA
3D THEATER
3D OFF
Remote
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DVD LEVEL1 DVD LEVEL2
DVD LEVEL3
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