JVC MXDVA5 - 3 DVD/CD Home Theater Mini System User manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
MX-DVA5 — Consists of CA-MXDVA5 and SP-MXDVA5
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.
LVT0701-001A
[J]
INSTRUCTIONS
SP-MXDVA5 SP-MXDVA5 CA-MXDVA5
CLOCK
/ TIMER DISPLAY
PHONES
REPEAT
SELECT
REC START
/STOP CD REC START DUBBING
TUNING
TAPE B
DISC CHANGE
SOUND
MODE
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
TAPEA
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
COMPACT
DIGITALVIDEO
CD-R/RW PLAYBACK
/
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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.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
ATTENTION
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:
1. Ne 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.
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.Avoid direct exposure to
beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover.There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser invisible quand l'appareil
est ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou
désactivé. Eviter une exposition directe au rayon.
3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus.Il n'y
a aucune pièce utilisable à l'intérieur. Laisser à un
personnel qualifié le soin de réparer votre appareil.
Caution –– STANDBY/ON switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.
The STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not
disconnectthemainsline.Thepowercanberemotecontrol-
led.
Attention –– Commutateur STANDBY/ON!
Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement
le courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe
jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa
position. Le courant peut être télécommandé.
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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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 use this apparatus in a bathroom or places with
water.Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this appara-
tus.
ATTENTION
• Ne bloquez pas les orifices ou les trous de ventilation.
(Si les orifices ou les trous de ventilation sont bloqués
par un journal un tissu, etc., la chaleur peut ne pas être
évacuée correctement de l’appareil.)
• Ne placez aucune source de flamme nue, telle qu’une
bougie, sur l’appareil.
• Lors de la mise au rebut des piles, veuillez prendre en
considération les problèmes de l’environnement et
suivre strictement les règles et les lois locales sur la
mise au rebut des piles.
• N’utilisez pas cet appareil dans une salle de bain ou un
autre endroit avec de l’eau. Ne placez aucun récipient
contenant de l’eau (tel que des cosmétiques ou des
médicaments, un vase de fleurs, un pot de fleurs, une
tasse, etc.) sur cet appareil.
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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, IN-
TRODUIRE 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 EXCEEDTHE CLASS
B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL
APPARATUSASSET OUTINTHEINTERFERENCE-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 DECLASSEBPRESCRITES DANS
LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS
NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES
COMMUNICATIONS.
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Introduction
About This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
•The manual mainly explains operations using the
buttons and controls on the unit. You can also use the
buttons on the remote control if they have the same or
similar names (or marks) as those on the unit.
If operation using the remote control is different from
that using the unit, it is then explained.
• Basic and common information that is the same for many
functions is grouped in one place, and is not repeated in
each procedure. For instance, we do not repeat the
information about turning on/off the unit, setting the
volume, changing the sound effects, and others, which are
explained in the section “Common Operations” on pages
10 to 12.
• The following marks are used in this manual:
Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent
damage or risk of fire/electric shock.
Also gives you information which is not good
for obtaining the best possible performance
from the unit.
Gives you information and hints you had better
know.
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 unit in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent internal heat built-up in the unit.
• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.
• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference
with TV.
DO NOT install the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or vibration.
We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.
Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to
obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual
for future reference.
Power sources
• When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug, not the AC power cord.
DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet
hands.
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the
following cases:
• After starting heating in the room
• In a damp room
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm place
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case,
leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture
evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, and then plug it in
again.
Others
• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit and consult your dealer before operating
any further.
• If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended
period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall
outlet.
DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no
user serviceable parts inside.
If anything goes wrong, unplug theAC power cord and
consult your dealer.
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Contents
Location of the Buttons and Controls....................... 3
Front Panel ................................................................. 3
Remote Control .......................................................... 5
Getting Started............................................................ 6
Unpacking .................................................................. 6
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6
Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6
Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7
Connecting Other Equipment..................................... 8
Cancelling the Display Demonstration ...................... 9
Common Operations ................................................ 10
Turning On and Off the Power................................... 10
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 10
Selecting the Sources................................................. 10
Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 11
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 11
Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 12
Creating a Being-There Feeling ............................... 12
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ...................... 13
Tuning in a Station ................................................... 13
Presetting Stations .................................................... 13
Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 13
Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD ......................... 14
Basic Disc Operations............................................... 15
Loading Discs........................................................... 15
Playing Back Discs .................................................. 15
Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Tray Lock .................... 16
DVD Playback........................................................... 17
Showing the On-Screen Bar..................................... 17
Selecting the Subtitles .............................................. 18
Selecting the Audio Languages ................................ 18
Selecting the Multi-Angle Views ............................. 18
Disc Menu-Driven Playback .................................... 19
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................... 19
Searching for a Particular Point ............................... 20
• Various Speed Forward Search ........................ 20
• Various Speed Reverse Search......................... 20
Repeating Playback .................................................. 20
• Repeat Play ...................................................... 20
• A-B Repeat ...................................................... 20
Programming the Playing Order of the Chapters
—Program Play .................................................. 21
DVD Special Effect Playback .................................. 22
• Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback .......... 22
• Slow Motion Playback..................................... 22
• Zoom................................................................ 22
VCD/CD Playback.................................................... 23
Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................... 23
Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only for VCD).......... 23
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................... 24
Searching for a Particular Point ............................... 24
• Various Speed Forward Search ........................ 24
• Various Speed Reverse Search......................... 24
Repeating Playback .................................................. 25
• Repeat Play ...................................................... 25
• A-B Repeat ...................................................... 25
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
—Program Play .................................................. 26
VCD Special Effect Playback .................................. 27
• Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback .......... 27
• Slow Motion Playback..................................... 27
• Zoom................................................................ 27
Setting up the DVD Operations............................... 28
Setting the Initial Languages.................................... 28
Setting the DVD Preference (System)...................... 29
Setting the Parental Lock ......................................... 30
Playing Back Tapes................................................... 31
Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 31
Recording .................................................................. 32
Recording a Tape on Deck B.................................... 32
Dubbing Tapes.......................................................... 33
CD Synchronized Recording ..................................... 33
Using the Timers ....................................................... 34
Using Daily Timer.................................................... 34
Using Recording Timer ............................................ 35
Using Sleep Timer.................................................... 36
Timer Priority ........................................................... 36
Maintenance .............................................................. 37
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 38
Glossary ..................................................................... 39
Specifications............................................................. 40
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Location of the Buttons and Controls
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.
Front Panel
CLOCK
/ TIMER DISPLAY
PHONES
REPEAT
REC START
/STOP CD REC START DUBBING
TUNING
TAPE B
DISC CHANGE
SOUND
MODE
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
TAPE A
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
SELECT
CD-R/RW PLAYBACK
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See pages in the parentheses for details.
Front Panel
1Carrousel
2STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp
(10, 35, 36)
37(stop) button (15, 21, 23, 26, 32, 33)
4SET button (10, 13, 34 – 36)
5CANCEL/DEMO button (9, 10, 34 – 36)
6Display window
7TAPE 23button and lamp (10, 31 – 33)
•Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
8DVD 6(play/pause) (SELECT) button and lamp
(10, 15, 16, 21, 23, 26)
•Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
9FM/AM button and lamp (10, 13)
•Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
pDISPLAY button (10)
qAUX button and lamp (10)
•Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
wPHONES jack (11)
eCLOCK/TIMER button (10, 34 – 36)
rRepeat/reverse mode buttons
• REPEAT button (20, 25)
• A-B REPEAT button (20, 25)
• REVERSE MODE button (31 – 33)
tDeck A cassette holder
• Pressing the 0EJECT portion opens the holder.
y0(Carrousel open/close) button (15, 16, 21, 26)
•Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
uDisc number buttons and lamps (DVD1, DVD2, and
DVD3) (15, 16, 21, 26, 33)
• Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.
iDISC CHANGE button (15, 16)
oRemote sensor
;DVD VIDEO lamp (10, 30)
aSOUND MODE control (12)
Continued
sPRESET + / – buttons (13)
4/ ¢(reverse skip/forward skip) buttons
(10, 16, 34 – 36)
PREV. (previous) / NEXT buttons (23)
dSUBWOOFER LEVEL control (11)
fVOLUME control (11)
gTUNING + / – buttons (13)
1/ ¡(fast left/fast right) buttons (31)
hTAPE A button (31)
TAPE B button (30, 31)
jRecording buttons
• REC START/STOP button (32)
• CD REC START button (33)
• DUBBING button (33)
kDeck B cassette holder
• Pressing the EJECT 0portion opens the holder.
Display window
1Timer indicators
• DAILY (daily timer), REC (recording timer), SLEEP
(sleep timer), and (timer) indicators
2Tape operation indicators
• A/B (operating deck), REC (recording), 23(tape
direction) and (reverse mode) indicators
3Disc play mode indicators
• REPEAT (1, 1 DISC), TITLE, PRGM (program), and
CHAP.TRACK indicators
4Tuner operation indicators
• MONO and ST (stereo) indicators
5PBC indicator
6SOUND MODE indicator
7Disc indicators
8Volume level, Subwoofer level, and Sound Mode pattern
indicators
9SUBWOOFER LEVEL indicator
pMain display
• Shows the source name, frequency, etc.
Display Window
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Remote Control
1STANDBY/ON button (10)
2Number buttons (13, 16, 19)
3AUX button (10)
•Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
4MENU/PBC button (19, 23)
54/ ¢buttons (16)
PREV.(previous) / NEXT buttons (23)
61/ ¡buttons (13, 20, 24, 31)
7VOLUME – button (11)
8Cursor (5∞2 3 ) buttons
9SLEEP button (36)
pDisc operation buttons
• ZOOM button (22)
• SETUP button (28 – 30)
• STILL button (16, 22, 27)
• GO TO button (19, 24)
• PLAY MODE button (21, 26)
• CLEAR button (19, 22, 24, 27)
• REPEAT button (20, 25)
qSOUND MODE button (12)
wA-B REPEAT button (20, 25)
eTAPE A/B button (31)
rDISC SKIP button (15, 16)
tTITLE button (19)
ySUBTITLE button (18)
uAUDIO button (18)
iON SCREEN button (17, 23)
oRETURN button (23)
;ANGLE button (18)
aTAPE 23button (10, 31)
•Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
sFM/AM button (10, 13)
•Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
dDVD 6button (10, 15, 16, 21, 23, 26, 27)
•Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
f7(stop) button (15, 21, 23, 32)
gVOLUME + button (11)
hENTER button (19, 21, 22, 24, 26 – 30)
jFM MODE/SLOW button (13, 22, 27)
kFADE MUTING button (11)
lSUBWOOFER LEVEL + / – buttons (11)
/3D SOUND button (12)
When using the remote control, point it at
the remote sensor on the front panel.
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The front lid opens
in the arrow
direction.
How to open the front lid
Press center part of the lid and pull down.
CLOCK
/ TIMER DISPLAY
PHONES
REPEAT
SELECT
REC START
/STOP CD REC START DUBBING
TUNING
TAPE B
DISC CHANGE
SOUND
MODE
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
TAPE A
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
COMPACT
DIGITALVIDEO
CD-R/RW PLAYBACK
PLAY
Remote Control
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Getting Started
Unpacking
After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the
following items.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the
pieces supplied.
• AM loop antenna (1)
• FM antenna (1)
• Remote control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• Composite video cord (1)
If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control
Insert the batteries — UM-4/AAA/IEC R03 — into the
remote control, by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the
batteries with the + and – markings on the battery
compartment.
When the remote control can no longer operate the unit,
replace both batteries at the same time.
1
3
• 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, it will be damaged from battery leakage.
UM-4/AAA/IEC R03
Continued
2
Connecting Antennas
FM antenna
1Attach the FM antenna to the FM [75 Ω]
coaxial terminal.
2Extend the FM antenna.
3Fasten it up in the position which gives you
the best reception, then fix it on the wall, etc.
About the supplied FM antenna
The FM antenna supplied with this unit can be used as temporary
measure. If reception is poor, you can connect an outdoor FM
antenna.
To connect an outdoor FM antenna
Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
FM antenna (supplied)
Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)
A 75 Ωantenna with coaxial type connector should be
used.
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FM [75 ]
ANTENNA
AM
FM [75 ]
ANTENNA
AM
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MAIN SPEAKER SUBWOOFER
4-8
[ ] 6-16
[ ]
RR
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1Press and hold the clamp of the AM
terminals on the rear of the unit.
2Insert the end of theAM loop antenna cord
into the terminal.
3Release the finger from the clamp.
4Turn theAM loop antenna until you have the
best reception.
To connect an outdoor AM antenna
When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered wire
to the AM terminal and extend it horizontally. (The AM loop
antenna must remain connected.)
For better reception of both FM andAM
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other
terminals and connecting cords.
• Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit,
connecting cords, and theAC power cord.
AM antenna
Vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied)
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
Connecting Speakers
Speaker
cord
(red/black)
2
From left
main
speaker
terminals
Speaker cord
(red/black)
Speaker cord
(blue/black)
1Press and hold the clamp of the speaker
terminal on the rear of the unit.
2Insert the end of the speaker cord into the
terminal.
Match the polarity (colors): Blue (+) to blue (+) and black
(–) to black (–); Red (+) to red (+) and black (–) to black
(–).
3Release the finger from the clamp.
IMPORTANT: Use only speakers with the same speaker
impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the
rear of the unit.
From right
main
speaker
terminals
From left
subwoofer
terminals
From right
subwoofer
terminals
1
Speaker cord
(blue/black)
Black
Blue Red
Black
ANTENNA
FM 75 AM
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To audio output
AUX IN
Audio equipment
Connecting Other Equipment
• DO NOT connect any equipment while the power
is on.
• DO NOT plug in any equipment until all
connections are complete.
To connect the TV
Connect your TV and this unit using the composite video
cord (supplied) or an S-video cord (not supplied).
• After connection is correctly done, set “VIDEO OUTPUT”
setting correctly (see page 29); otherwise, no picture will be
shown on the TV screen.
LINE OUT
Audio equipment
To audio input
Continued
TV
Composite video cord
(supplied) S-video cord
(not supplied)
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
To composite
video input To S-video
input
Using an S-video cord gives you better quality
pictures.
To connect other audio components
7Analog components
Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are color coded:
White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones
for right audio signals.
For playing the other equipment through this unit,
connect between the audio output jacks on the other
equipment and the AUX IN jacks by using an audio cord (not
supplied).
For recording sounds through this unit on the other
equipment, connect between the audio input jacks on the
other equipment and the LINE OUT jacks by using an audio
cord (not supplied).
• See “About sounds reproduced through the rear terminals”
on page 9.
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CANCEL
/DEMO
CANCEL
/DEMO
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
[ ]
To connect audio equipment with an optical digital
input terminal — such as digital decoder
You can connect a digital decoder or MD recorder by using
an optical digital cord (not supplied).
• See “About sounds reproduced through the rear terminals”
on the right column.
NOW, you can plug in the unit and other
connected equipment FINALLY!
When connecting the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the
unit automatically starts display demonstration.
Cancelling the Display Demonstration
On the unit ONLY:
To cancel the display demonstration, press
CANCEL/DEMO.
When you press other buttons
The display demonstration stops temporarily. It will start
automatically again (if no operation is done for 2 minutes) until you
cancel it by pressing CANCEL/DEMO.
To start the display demonstration manually
Press and hold CANCEL/DEMO again for more
than 2 seconds.
To optical
digital input
Before connecting
the other equipment,
remove the
protective plug from
the terminal.
Audio equipment
with an optical digital
input
Protective
plug
About sounds reproduced through the rear
terminals
•Through the LINE OUT (L/R) jacks and MAIN
SPEAKERS/SUBWOOFER terminals:
Analog stereo signals are output.
When playing a source encoded with Dolby Digital*
(), multichannel signals are mixed to the left and
right front channel signals, then output.
– You cannot reproduce the sound encoded DTS Digital
Surround** ( ).
•Through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal:
Digital signals (Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS
Digital Surround) are output through this terminal.
To reproduce the multichannel sounds such as Dolby
Digital and DTS Digital Surround, connect an amplifier
or a decoder compatible with these multichannel
sources to this terminal, and set “DIGITAL OUTPUT”
settings correctly. (See page 29.)
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992–1997
Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents
issued and pending. “DTS” is a registered trademark of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Common Operations
Turning On and Off the Power
To turn on the unit, press
STANDBY/ON so that the STANDBY
lamp goes off.
• When the unit is turned on, the DVD
VIDEO lamp on the unit lights up.
To turn off the unit (on standby), press
STANDBY/ON again so that the
STANDBY lamp lights up.
• When the unit is turned on, the DVD
VIDEO lamp on the unit goes off.
A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on
standby.
To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the AC
power cord from the AC outlet.
When you unplug theAC power cord or if a power
failure occurs
The clock is reset to “– – : – –,” while the tuner preset stations (see
page 13) will be erased in a few days.
Setting the Clock
Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built
in this unit.You can set the clock whether the unit is on or
off.
On the unit ONLY:
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER.
The hour digits start flashing on the display.
2 Press ¢or 4to adjust
the hour, then press SET.
• If you want to correct the hour after pressing SET,
press CANCEL/DEMO. The hour digits start
flashing again.
3 Press ¢or 4to adjust
the minute, then press SET.
To check the clock time
Press DISPLAY while playing a source.
• Each time you press the button, the source
indication and the clock time alternate on the
display.
To adjust the clock again
If you have adjusted the clock before, you need to press
CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “CLOCK” is selected.
• Each time you press the button, the clock/timer setting
modes change as follows:
If there is a power failure
The clock loses the setting and is reset to “– – : – –.”You need to set
the clock again.
Selecting the Sources
To listen to the FM/AM broadcasts, press FM/AM. (See
page 13.)
To play back discs, press DVD 6. (See pages 14 – 27.)
To play back tapes, press TAPE 23. (See page 31.)
To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX.
When you press the play button for a particular source (AUX,
FM/AM, DVD 6, and TAPE 23), the unit turns on and
the unit starts playing the source if it is ready.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
DISPLAY
CLOCK
/ TIMER
PRESET
PREV.
NEXT
SELECT
Continued
DAILY
Canceled
ON TIME
ON TIME
CLOCK
REC
PRESET
PREV.
NEXT
SET
SET
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Adjusting the Volume
You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned
on.
Turn the VOLUME control
clockwise to increase the volume or
counterclockwise to decrease it.
• The volume level can be adjusted
in 32 steps (VOL MIN, VOL 1 —
VOL 30, and VOL MAX).
When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to
increase the volume or pressVOLUME – to decrease it.
For private listening
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound
comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before
connecting or putting on headphones.
DO NOT turn off (on standby) the unit with the
volume set to an extremely high level;otherwise, a
sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing,
speakers and/or headphones when you turn on
the unit or start playing any source next time.
REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level
while the unit is on standby.
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
Reinforcing the Bass Sound
This function only affects the playback sound, but does not
affect your recording.
Turn the SUBWOOFER LEVEL control
clockwise to increase the subwoofer
sound or counterclockwise to decrease it.
• The subwoofer level can be adjusted in 4
steps (LEVEL 1 — LEVEL 4.)
If you turn the control clockwise up to the
subwoofer LEVEL 4, “MAX” flashes on
the display for a few seconds.
When using the remote control, press SUBWOOFER LEVEL
+ / –.
To turn down the volume level temporarily
Press FADE MUTING on the remote control.
The volume level gradually decreases to
“VOL MIN.”
To restore the sound, press the button again.
Subwoofer level can also be shown here
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Selecting the Sound Modes
This function only affects the playback sound, but does not
affect your recording.
You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround
modes and 3 SEA — Sound Effect Amplifier — modes).
To select the sound modes, turn the
SOUND MODE control until the sound
mode you want appears on the display.
• As you turn the control, the sound modes change as
follows:
Surround modes*:
D.CLUB: Increases resonance and bass.
HALL: Adds depth and brilliance to the sound.
STADIUM: Adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an
outdoor stadium.
SEA (Sound EffectAmplifier) modes:
ROCK: Boosts low and high frequency. Good for
acoustic music.
POP: Good for vocal music.
CLASSIC: Good for classical music.
OFF: Cancels the sound mode.
SOUND
MODE
SOUND MODE indicator
also lights up on the
display
* Surround elements are added to the SEA elements to create a
being-there feeling in your room.
When one of these modes is selected, the SOUND MODE
indicator lights up as —
While one of the SEA modes (SEA elements without surround
elements) is selected, the SOUND MODE indicator lights up as
—
When using the remote control, press SOUND
MODE repeatedly.
• Each time you press the button, the sound modes
change as follows:
Creating a Being-There Feeling
By adding breadth and depth to the reproduced sounds, this
function (3D Sound) can create a being-there feeling while
playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital.
• When the “DIGITAL OUTPUT” setting is set to
“BITSTREAM” (see page 29), this function does not work.
On the remote control ONLY:
Press 3D SOUND during play.
• Each time you press the button, 3D Sound turns
on and off (and the current setting is shown on the
TV screen).
D.CLUB
(Dance CLUB)
OFF
(Canceled)
HALL STADIUM ROCK
POP
CLASSIC
D.CLUB
(Dance CLUB)
OFF
(Canceled)
HALL STADIUM ROCK
POP
CLASSIC
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Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts
Tuning in a Station
1 Press FM/AM.
The unit automatically turns on and tunes
in the previously tuned station (either FM
or AM).
• Each time you press the button, the
band alternates between FM and AM.
2 Start searching for stations.
On the unit:
Press and hold TUNING + or
TUNING – for more than 1
second.
On the remote control:
Press and hold ¡or
1for more than 1 second.
The unit starts searching stations and
stops when a station of sufficient signal
strength is tuned in.
• If a received program is broadcast in stereo, the ST
(stereo) indicator lights up.
To stop during searching, press TUNING + or TUNING –
(¡or 1on the remote control).
When you press TUNING + or TUNING – (or ¡or 1
on the remote control) briefly and repeatedly
The frequency changes step by step.
To change the FM reception mode
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or
noisy, press FM MODE/SLOW on the remote
control so that “MONO” appears and the MONO
indicator also lights up on the display. Reception
improves.
To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE/SLOW again
so that “STEREO” appears on the display and the MONO
indicator goes off from the display.
In this stereo mode, you can hear stereo sounds when a
program is broadcast in stereo.
Presetting Stations
You can preset 30 FM and 15AM stations.
In some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized
for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset
function before shipment. This is not a malfunction.You can
preset the stations you want into memory by following the
presetting method.
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2
again.
On the unit ONLY:
1 Tune in the station you want to preset.
• See “Tuning in a Station” on the left column.
2 Press SET.
3 Press PRESET + or
PRESET – to select a preset
number.
4 Press SET again.
The tuned station in step 1 is stored in the preset number
selected in step 3.
• Storing a new station on a used number erases the
previously stored one.
When you unplug theAC power cord or if a power
failure occurs
The preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this happens,
preset the stations again.
Tuning in a Preset Station
1 Press FM/AM.
The unit automatically turns on and tunes
in the previously tuned station (either FM
or AM).
• Each time you press the button, the
band alternates between FM and AM.
2 Select a preset number.
On the unit:
Press PRESET + or
PRESET –.
On the remote control:
Press the number buttons.
Ex.: For preset number 5, press 5.
For preset number 15, press 10,
then 5.
For preset number 20, press 10
twice (and wait for a few seconds.)
For preset number 30, press 10
three times (and wait for a few
seconds.)
TUNING
SET
PRESET
PREV.
NEXT
SET
PRESET
PREV.
NEXT
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Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD
•On some DVD or VCD discs, their actual operations
may be different from what is explained in this manual.
This is due to the disc programming and disc structure,
but not a malfunction of this unit.
• The following discs cannot be played back;
– DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R,
DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-I, (CD-I Ready), Photo CD,
etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage
the speakers.
* Note on Region Code
DVD players and DVDVideo discs have their own Region Code
numbers. This unit only can play back DVD discs recorded with the
color system of NTSC whose Region Code numbers include “1.”
Disc Mark Video Region Code
Type (Logo) Format Number*
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
DVD
Video
NTSC
1
ALL
Video
CD
Audio
CD
This unit has been designed to play back the following discs:
DVD, Video CD, Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW.
Discs you can play:
Example 1: DVD disc
Example 2 :Video CD/Audio CD
Examples:
Disc structure — DVD, Video CD (VCD) and Audio CD
(CD)
A DVD disc consists of Titles, and each title may be divided
into some Chapters. (See Example 1.)
For example, if a DVD disc contains some movies, each
movie may have its own title number, and it may be further
divided into some chapters.
On the other hand, a VCD or CD consists of Tracks. (See
Example 2.)
In general, each song has its own track number. (On some
discs, each track may also be divided by Indexes.)
When playing back a VCD with Playback Control (PBC)
function, you can select what to view using the menu shown
on the TV screen. (While operating aVideo CD using the
menu, some of the functions such as Repeat and Variable
Speed Search may not work.)
IMPORTANT: Before performing any operations, make
sure of the following....
• Check the connection with the TV.
• Turn on the TV and select the correct input on the TV to
view the pictures or on-screen indications on the TV screen.
• For DVD playback, you can change the Setup menu setting
to your preference. (See pages 28 – 30.)
If “ INVALID” appears on the TV screen when
pressing a button, the disc cannot accept the operation
you have tried to do.
CD-R
CD-RW
Note on CD-R and CD-RW
User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can be
played back only if they are already “finalized.”
• The player can play back CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded on a
personal computer only if it has been recorded in the audio CD
format. (However, they may not be played back depending on
their characteristics or recording conditions.)
• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or
cautions carefully.
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this unit
because of their disc characteristics, damage or stain on them, or
if the player’s lens is dirty.
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by the
fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than for regular CDs.
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Basic Disc Operations
Loading Discs
1 Press 0.
The unit automatically turns on and the
carrousel comes out.
2 Place one or two discs correctly on the front
slots of the carrousel, with its label side up.
• When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner
circle of the disc tray.
• Continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape,
octagonal, etc.) can damage the unit.
3 If you wish to load a third disc,
press DISC CHANGE on the unit
or DISC SKIP on the remote
control.
The carrousel rotates by 120˚.
4 Press 0again.
The carrousel closes.
About the disc indicators
Each disc indicator corresponds to the disc tray of the same number.
• The disc marker lights up for the disc number you have selected.
• The disc indicator rotates while the corresponding disc is being
played.
• The disc indicator goes off when the unit has detected that there is
no disc on the corresponding disc tray.
Playing Back Discs
You can play a disc(s).
• If a menu appears while playing a DVD or VCD with PBC
function, see page 19 (for DVD) or page 23 (for VCD).
1 Load a disc(s).
2 Press one of the disc number
buttons (DVD1, DVD2, and
DVD3) for the disc you want to
play.
“WAIT” appears on the display for a while (no
operations will be accepted during this period), then disc
play starts from the first chapter or track of the selected
disc.
7When playing a DVD:
7When playing other discs:
• Pressing DVD 6instead of the disc number buttons
starts playing back if a disc is on the trays.
To stop during play, press 7. (If your TV is turned on, “
PRESTOP” appears on the TV screen.)
• This unit can memorize the end point. When you start
playback again by pressing DVD 6, playback begins
from where it has been stopped unless you change the
source or turn off the unit. (Resume play)
•To stop completely, press 7twice (“7STOP” appears on
the TV screen.)
To remove the disc, press 0.
CORRECT INCORRECT
Disc number
Disc indicator Disc marker
DISC CHANGE
Track No. Elapsed playing time
Lights up when a VCD with PBC is played
Title No. Elapsed playing time
Chapter No.
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When playing back CDs and VCD without PBC
function, all loaded discs can be played continuously
When 3 discs are loaded on the disc trays, they are played in one of
the following sequences.
• When DVD1 is pressed : DVD1 ]DVD2 ]DVD3 (then stops)
• When DVD2 is pressed : DVD2 ]DVD3 ]DVD1 (then stops)
• When DVD3 is pressed : DVD3 ]DVD1 ]DVD2 (then stops)
– When only 2 discs are loaded, they are played in the same order,
but the disc tray without a disc is skipped.
– If you change discs during play (see below), the current play will
not stop until all discs you have changed are played.
If “PARENTAL LEVEL” appears on the TV screen
Parental Lock is in use.You cannot play back a DVD containing
violent scenes or those not suitable for your family members.
To play back such a disc, cancel the Parental Lock. (See page 30)
To exchange discs during playback of another disc
Press DISC CHANGE to change the disc and the
carrousel comes out.
To close the carrousel, press DISC CHANGE
or 0.
To skip to another disc in the carrousel
Press DISC SKIP on the remote control.
• Pressing DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3 will also skip
to the selected disc tray.
To stop play for a moment
Press DVD 6(or STILL) while playing a
disc.
While pausing, the elapsed playing time stops
being counted and starts flashing. (If your TV
is turned on, “8PAUSE” also appears on the
TV screen.)
• A still picture appears while playing a DVD or
VCD.You can advance the still picture frame by
frame by pressing the STILL on the remote
control repeatedly. (See page 22 or 27.)
To resume play, press DVD 6again.
To go to another chapter or track
Press 4or ¢repeatedly before or
during playback.
•4:Goes back to the beginning of
the previous chapter or track.
•¢:Skips to the beginning of the
next or succeeding chapter or
track.
\
PRESET
PREV.
NEXT
DISC CHANGE
SELECT
/
To go to another chapter or track directly using the number
buttons
Pressing the number buttons before or
during play allows you to start playing the
chapter or track number you want.
• To select number 1 to 9, simply press the
corresponding number button, and wait
for a few seconds.
• To select number 10, press 1, 0.
• To select number 23, press 2, 3.
Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Tray Lock
You can prohibit disc ejection from the unit and can lock
discs.
• This operation is possible only while the unit is on with
disc selected as the source.
On the unit ONLY:
To prohibit disc ejection, press 0while holding 7.
“LOCKED” appears for a while, and the carrousel is locked.
To cancel the prohibition and unlock the discs, press 0
while holding 7.
“UNLOCKED” appears for a while, and the carrousel is
unlocked.
If you try to eject discs
“LOCKED” appears to inform you that the Tray Lock is in use.
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DVD Playback
3
3
3
1:Disc type
2:Current title and total number of the titles on the
disc
•Ex.: 1st title is playing out of 3 titles recorded.
3:Current chapter and total number in the current
title
•Ex.: 1st chapter is playing out of 5 chapters in the
current title.
4:Elapsed playing time of the current title
5:Subtitle language indication
•Ex.: When no subtitle is recorded on the disc. See
page 18 for more details.
6:Audio language indication
•Ex.: Original sound (default) is selected out of 3
audio languages recorded. See page 18 for more
details.
7:Signal format indicator
• Signal format type—Linear PCM (stereo), Dolby
Digital, and DTS Digital Surround—will be
indicated
Ex.: When the disc is encoded with Dolby Digital.
8:Repeat mode indicator
•Ex.: When repeat mode is turned off.
See page 20 for more details.
8:Multi-angle view indicator
•Ex.: When only single angle-view is recorded on the
disc. See page 18 for more details.
Showing the On-Screen Bar
You can show the following information on the TV screen
while a disc is loaded.
On the remote control ONLY:
To show the disc information, press
ON SCREEN.
• Each time you press the button, the following on-
screen bar appears in sequence.
Some DVDs contain several audio languages, subtitles, and
multi-angle views.
When you find the following marks on the DVD or its
package, you can select these elements recorded on the DVD.
Subtitles are recorded on the disc. The
number inside the mark indicates the total
number of the recorded subtitles.
Several audio languages are recorded on the
disc. The number inside the mark indicates
the total number of the recorded audio
languages.
Multi-angle views are recorded on the disc.
The number inside the mark indicates the
total number of the recorded multi-angle
views.
If you cannot find out whether your disc contains these
features listed above, you can check it by showing the on-
screen bar.
For basic disc operations such as inserting discs, starting
playback, and moving to another chapters, see “Basic
Disc Operations” on pages 15 and 16.
00:00:12
1/51/3
1
56789
23 4
On-screen goes off.
DEF 1/3 1/1DEF
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