JVC NX-F7 User manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
NX-F7
Consists of CA-NXF7,
SP-NXF7F and SP-NXF7W
NX-F3
Consists of CA-NXF3,
SP-NXF3F and SP-NXF3W
LVT1833-016A
[A, UB]
INSTRUCTIONS
English
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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). When installing
the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
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 gov-
erning 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 liq-
uids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit;
leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
3. CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with
optical instruments.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
Warnings, cautions and others
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CAUTION — Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
Top/Front/Back/Sides: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below.
Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain adequate air path for ventilation by placing on
a stand with a height of 10 cm more.
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation.
Front view of the main unit and speakers (CA-NXF7 and SP-NXF7F)
Front view of the main unit and speakers (CA-NXF3 and SP-NXF3F)
Side view of the main unit (CA-NXF7/CA-NXF3)
CAUTION
Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
[European Union only]
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1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.
Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain
the best possible performance from the unit.
Part description .............................3
Using the remote control ..............4
Inserting the batteries into the remote
control........................................................... 4
Operating the system from the remote
control........................................................... 4
Preparation.....................................5
Connecting the antennas ................................ 5
Connecting the speakers and subwoofer........ 6
Connecting a TV .............................................8
Connecting external digital audio devices....... 9
Connecting external analog audio devices .....9
Connecting the power cable ........................... 9
Selecting the video signal type .....................10
Basic operations..........................12
Using the number buttons............................. 12
Turning on/off the main unit ..........................12
Adjusting the volume.....................................12
Turning off the sound temporarily ................. 12
Adjusting the treble/bass............................... 12
Enhancing the playback sound (K2)
(Only for NX-F7) ......................................... 13
Adjusting the volume level for surround/
subwoofer sound ........................................ 13
Selecting the surround mode........................ 13
Selecting the headphone surround mode ..... 14
Sharpening the voice sound .........................14
Selecting the surround volume level.............14
Using the sleep timer ....................................15
Changing the brightness of the display
window........................................................ 15
Locking disc ejection..................................... 15
Listening to radio broadcasts ....16
Setting the AM tuner spacing........................16
Selecting a radio station................................16
Tuning in to a preset radio station................. 17
Playing back sources from
external devices...........................18
Playing back sources from external
devices........................................................18
Selecting the signal gain ...............................18
Basic operations of disc/file
playback .......................................19
Playing back a disc .......................................19
Playing back a file .........................................20
Display window on the main unit for
disc/file types ..............................................21
Stopping playback.........................................26
Resuming playback.......................................26
Pausing playback..........................................26
Advancing the picture frame by frame ..........26
Fast reverse/fast forward search ..................26
Playing back from a position 10 seconds
before..........................................................27
Slow motion playback ...................................27
Skipping to the beginning of a
chapter/track/file .........................................27
Selecting a chapter/track using the number
buttons ........................................................27
Skipping at approximately 5 minute
intervals ......................................................27
Selecting a chapter/track from the menu
screen .........................................................28
Introduction
Preparation
Basic operations
Listening to radio broadcasts
Playing back sources from
external devices
Basic operations of disc/file
playback
Table of contents
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Convenient functions of disc/file
playback .......................................29
Playing back a disc/file in the desired order
(Program playback) .................................... 29
Playing back a disc/file in a random order
(Random playback) .................................... 31
Playing back a disc/file repeatedly
(Repeat playback) ...................................... 31
Selecting the audio language and subtitle
language ..................................................... 32
Magnifying the picture...................................32
Adjusting the picture quality (VFP)................33
Playing back the bonus group.......................34
Using the status bar and the
menu bar.......................................35
Playing back a specified part repeatedly
(A-B repeat playback) ................................. 37
Designating the time (Time search) .............. 37
Changing the initial settings with
the preference screen .................38
Basic operations ...........................................38
LANGUAGE .................................................. 38
PICTURE ...................................................... 39
AUDIO........................................................... 40
OTHERS ....................................................... 40
Language codes ..........................41
Ripping sound directly from a
CD to a USB device .....................42
Recording all tracks from a CD to a USB
device ......................................................... 42
Deleting a track/group from a USB device....44
Adding (Editing) a title to a track/group on
a USB device..............................................45
Operating external devices using
the remote control .......................47
Operating a TV using the remote control ...... 47
Operating a DBS using the remote control ... 48
Operating a VCR using the remote control ... 49
Basic operations of HDMI CEC...51
Notes on operation ......................52
Suitable locations for the main unit ...............52
Condensation................................................52
Cleaning the main unit ..................................52
Notes on handling .........................................52
License and trademark .................................53
Notes on discs/files .....................54
Playable disc/file types..................................54
Data hierarchy...............................................57
Handling discs...............................................57
Troubleshooting...........................58
Specifications ..............................62
Main unit (CA-NXF7/CA-NXF3) ....................62
Speaker (SP-NXF7F/SP-NXF3F) .................62
Subwoofer (SP-NXF7W/SP-NXF3W) ...........62
Supplied accessories ....................................62
Convenient functions of
disc/file playback
Ripping sound directly from
a CD to a USB device
Operating external devices
using the remote control
Basic operations of HDMI
CEC
Reference
How to read this manual
• This manual explains the operations assum-
ing that you will use the remote control.
Some buttons on the main unit are the same
as those on the remote control. You can use
either button in this case.
• Some diagrams in this manual are simplified
or exaggerated for the purpose of explana-
tion.
• You can operate some functions differently
from the explanation given in this manual.
• Depending on the disc/file, you may not
obtain the explained result even after follow-
ing the operation in this manual.
• The following marks refer to the usable
discs/files for the explained function.
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Introduction
The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained.
Front view
Refer to “Display window” shown below.
Remote control sensor
*[K2] is printed on NX-F7.
[SURROUND] is printed on NX-F3 instead.
Rear view
Cooling fan
Display window
Part description
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The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts
are explained.
NOTE
*[K2] is printed on the remote control for NX-F7
only.
Insert the batteries into the remote control by
matching the polarity (+ and −) correctly.
• If the range or effectiveness of the remote con-
trol decreases, replace both batteries.
Point the remote control directly at the
front of the main unit.
• Do not block the remote control sensor on the
main unit.
Inserting the batteries into
the remote control
Operating the system from
the remote control
R03 (UM-4)/AAA
(24F) type dry-cell
batteries (supplied)
Using the remote control
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Preparation
Setting up the AM loop antenna
NOTE
• Keep the AM loop antenna cable wrapped
around the AM loop antenna frame, otherwise
the effectiveness and sensitivity of the AM loop
antenna may be reduced.
Connecting the AM loop antenna
Turn the AM loop antenna to find the best position
for radio reception.
NOTE
• Make sure that the antenna conductors do not
touch any other terminals. This could cause poor
reception.
When radio reception with the supplied FM
antenna is poor, or when using a communal
antenna
• When using an antenna other than those sup-
plied with this system, refer to the operation
manuals for the antenna and converter for
details of connection.
• When positioning the antennas, find the best
position for reception while listening to an actual
radio program (refer to “Listening to radio broad-
casts” on page 16).
• You cannot receive an FM/AM radio broadcast
without the antenna connection.
Connecting the antennas
AM loop antenna (supplied)
If insulation covers the tips of the
antenna cable, twist and pull off
the insulation.
Main unit (rear view)
FM antenna (supplied)
Main unit (rear view) FM antenna
Stretch out the FM
antenna to the best
position for radio
reception.
Main unit (rear view)
Antenna cable
(not supplied)
Outdoor FM
antenna
(not supplied)
Converter (not sup-
plied: compatible
with 300
C /75 C )
Coaxial cable
(not supplied)
Depending on the radio reception
conditions, an FM feeder
antenna (not supplied: compati-
ble with 300 C) can be used. In
this case, a converter (not sup-
plied) is required.
or
Communal
antenna terminal
Preparation Do not connect the power cable until all other connections have been made.
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Connect the speakers to the main unit by connecting the colored connectors to the same color terminals on
the rear of the main unit.
■IMPORTANT
• Improper speaker cable connection reduces the
stereo effect and sound quality.
• The supplied left/right speakers are magnetically
shielded, but color irregularity may occur on the
TV depending on some conditions. To prevent
color irregularity, set up the speakers following
the instructions below.
(The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded.)
1. Turn off the main power of the TV before
setting up the speakers.
2. Place the speakers enough distance from the
TV so that they do not cause color irregularity
on the TV.
3. Wait for approximately 30 minutes before
turning on the main power of the TV again.
CAUTION
• The supplied speakers are manufactured exclu-
sively for use with the supplied main unit as
parts of the NX-F7/NX-F3 system. Do not con-
nect the supplied speakers to devices other than
the supplied main unit. Doing so may damage
the speakers.
• Do not connect external speakers together with
the supplied speakers. The change in imped-
ance may damage the main unit and the speak-
ers.
Connecting the speakers and subwoofer
Right speaker
(rear view)
Left speaker
(rear view)
Speaker cable
(3.5 m)
Speaker cable
(3.5 m)
Speaker cable (3 m)
Subwoofer
(rear view)
Main unit (rear view)
Red
Gray
Purple
Blue
White
You can detach the speaker cover.
(Only for NX-F7)
Speaker cover
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Preparation
The left and right speakers can be fitted onto commercially available speaker stands. Before fitting the speak-
ers onto commercially available speaker stands, follow the instructions shown below.
Left and right speakers for NX-F7
Detach the original speaker stands.
Left and right speakers for NX-F3
Remove the speaker cables from the tabs and
slots on the speakers.
CAUTION
• The left and right speakers can be installed on a wall.
• When installing the speakers on a wall, be sure to have the speakers installed by qualified personnel.
• DO NOT install the speakers on the wall by yourself to avoid unexpected damage from them falling off the
wall due to incorrect installation or weakness in wall structure.
• Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker installation on a wall. Injury to personnel or damage
to devices may result if the installed speakers interfere with daily activities.
This system is designed to provide virtual surround sound by positioning the 3 speakers in front. (The set of
the left and right speakers and the subwoofer refers to 2.1 channel.) The front surround function processes
input signals to create a realistic sound field.
Using the speakers with commercially available speaker stands
Remove the cable from
the shorter tab first.
Longer tabBottom view
Speaker layout
Main unit
Left speaker
Subwoofer
Right speaker
Preparation (continued) Do not connect the power cable until all other connections have been made.
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After connecting a TV, follow the instructions on
pages 10 and 11.
■IMPORTANT
• Connect the main unit directly to a TV (or a mon-
itor) without routing through a video cassette
recorder (VCR). Otherwise picture distortion
may occur during playback. (Routing the con-
nection through a VCR, however, does not affect
the audio quality.)
• Connecting the main unit to a VCR-built-in-TV
may also cause picture distortion during play-
back.
This system can output uncompressed digital
video signals to a TV compatible with HDMI (High
Definition Multimedia Interface).
NOTE
• The HDMI video signal type can be checked with
the “HDMI” indicator in the display window.
(Refer to “Selecting the video signal type” on
pages 10 and 11.)
• If the picture is distorted while an HDMI TV is
connected, turn off the main unit and turn it on
again.
• A TV compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth
Digital Content Protection) can also be con-
nected to the [HDMI MONITOR OUT] terminal,
so that the uncompressed HD video signal type
can be output as well.
• This system is compatible with some basic func-
tions of HDMI CEC. (Refer to page 51.)
Connecting a TV
Main unit
Direct connection
TV (or monitor)VCR
Connecting a TV with the [VIDEO]
terminal
TV
Main unit
(rear view)
To a video input terminal
Composite video cable (supplied)
Connecting a TV with the
[COMPONENT] terminals
Main unit
(rear view)
TV
To component
input terminals
Component video cable (not supplied)
Connecting a TV with the [HDMI
MONITOR OUT] terminal
Main unit
(rear view)
To an HDMI input terminal
HDMI cable (not supplied)
TV
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Preparation
NOTE
• You can output the audio signal from the
[DIGITAL OUT] terminal when “DVD”, “USB” or
“DGTL IN” is selected as the source in the dis-
play window.
• When “DGTL IN” is selected as the source in the
display window, digital audio from the [DIGITAL
OUT] terminal is decoded to a linear PCM sig-
nal.
• Connect the power cable after you complete the
other connections.
• The [STANDBY
F ] lamp on the main unit lights
up.
Connecting external digital
audio devices
Output MD player or
satellite receiver
To an optical digital
output terminal
Optical digital cable
(not supplied)
Main unit
(rear view)
Input Output
Optical digital cable
(not supplied)
To an optical digital
input terminal
Input AV amplifier with
a built-in decoder
Connecting external analog
audio devices
Connecting the power cable
Output
Main unit
(rear view)
Input
Analog audio
device
Audio cable
(not supplied)
AC outlet
Main unit
(rear view)
Preparation (continued) Do not connect the power cable until all other connections have been made.
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To view an image on the TV screen, select the
video signal type correctly according to the TV
after connecting the main unit to the TV.
■IMPORTANT
• Slide the remote control mode
selector to [SHIFT].
1Turn on the main unit.
• Refer to “Turning on/off the main unit” on
page 12.
2Press [DVD 3] or [USB 3].
• When a disc is loaded or a USB device is
connected, press 7to stop playback.
3Press [SCAN MODE].
• The current video signal type appears.
Example: When “PAL. 576I” is selected as
the video signal
4Press 2or 3(cursor) to select the
video signal type suitable for the
TV.
• When the TV is connected to the [VIDEO]
terminal or the [COMPONENT] terminals,
the video signal type can be selected as
instructed below.
- Select “PAL. 576I” for a TV only compatible
with a PAL interlaced video signal.
- Select “PAL. 576P” for a TV equipped with
a component terminal and compatible with
a PAL progressive video signal.
- Select “NT. 480I” for a TV only compatible
with an NTSC interlaced video signal.
- Select “NT. 480P” for a TV equipped with a
component terminal and compatible with
an NTSC progressive video signal.
• When the TV is connected to the [HDMI MON-
ITOR OUT] terminal, the video signal type can
be selected as instructed below.
- Select “AUTO” for normal usage. (the ini-
tial setting)
- Select “PAL. 576P”, “PAL. 720P”,
“PAL.1080I”, “PAL.1080P”, “NT. 480P”,
“NT. 720P”, “NT.1080I” or “NT.1080P” as
needed. (The selectable settings differ
according to the resolution of the con-
nected TV.)
• You can also select the video signal type by
repeatedly pressing [SCAN MODE].
(Continued on the next page)
Selecting the video signal
type
Remote control
mode selector
2/3(cursor)/
ENTER
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Preparation
NOTE
• “480”, “576”, “720” and “1080” refer to the num-
ber of the scanning lines. Generally, the larger
the number, the better picture that can be
obtained.
• “I” refers to the interlaced format. “P” refers to
the progressive format. A better picture can be
obtained in the progressive format than in the
interlaced format.
• When an HDMI video signal is output, the
“HDMI” indicator lights up in the display window.
• When an HD video signal is output, the “HD”
indicator lights up.
• When “PAL. 576P”, “PAL. 720P”, “PAL.1080P”,
“NT. 480P”, “NT. 720P” or “NT.1080P” is
selected, the “PROGRESSIVE” indicator lights
up in the display window.
5Press [ENTER].
NOTE
• It is recommended that you slide the remote
control mode selector to [AUDIO] after selecting
the video signal type. Most of the other functions
can be used when the remote control mode
selector is at [AUDIO].
• To check the compatibility of your TV, contact
your local JVC customer service center.
• Even if the main unit is turned off, the video sig-
nal type setting is stored.
Preparation (continued)
For the locations of the remote
control buttons, refer to page 10.
Do not connect the power cable until
all other connections have been made.
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■IMPORTANT
• Slide the remote control mode
selector to [AUDIO].
Examples:
5: [5]
15: [ 10] →
[1] → [5]
150: [ 10] →[ 10] →[1] →[5] → [0]
Press [AUDIO
F ] (or [STANDBY F ]
on the main unit).
• The power of the main unit turns on and the
[STANDBY F ] lamp (button) on the main unit
turns off.
• Press [AUDIO
F ] (or [STANDBY F ] on the
main unit) again to turn off the power of the main
unit. (The main unit enters the standby mode.)
• With the power off, pressing any of the following
buttons also turns on the main unit.
- [DVD 3], [USB 3], [FM/AM], [AUDIO IN],
[DIGITAL IN], 3(playback) or 0on the
remote control
-s3 (playback) or 0on the main unit
The function assigned to the pressed button
starts working at the same time. (When 3(play-
back) is pressed, “DVD” is selected as the
source in the display window.)
• An internal cooling fan turns on when the main
unit turns on. This is to prevent overheating of
the main unit. The cooling fan produces noise
during operation. This is not a malfunction.
Press [VOL +] or [VOL –] repeatedly.
• You can also adjust the volume by turning the
[VOLUME] control on the main unit.
Press [MUTING].
• Press [MUTING] again or [VOL +] or [VOL –], or
turn the [VOLUME] control on the main unit to
restore the sound. The sound is also restored
when the main unit is turned off once and turned
on.
1Press [TREBLE/BASS] repeatedly
to select “TRE” or “BASS” in the
display window.
2Press [LEVEL +] or [LEVEL –]
repeatedly to adjust the sound
quality.
• Adjustable sound quality is from -10 to +10.
Using the number buttons
Remote control
mode selector
Number
buttons*
3(playback)
(Only for NX-F7)
Turning on/off the main unit
Adjusting the volume
Turning off the sound
temporarily
Adjusting the treble/bass
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Basic operations
The K2 function is designed to provide natural
sound by improving the playback sound from low-
bit-rate digital sources.
The function compensates for sound waves dissi-
pated during digital recording compression to
approximate the original analog sound. Sound is
reproduced with more bits (24 bit) and a wider
range of frequency (64 kHz, 176.4 kHz or
192 kHz).
Press [K2] on the remote control or on
the main unit.
• When the K2 function is activated, the [K2] lamp
(button) on the main unit lights up.
• Each time you press [K2], the display changes
as follows.
-“K2MODE1”:
Plays back a digital source with non-com-
pressed sound signals (linear PCM).
-“K2MODE2”:
Plays back a digital source with compressed
sound signals (Dolby digital, DTS, MP3, WMA
or WAV).
-“K2OFF”:
Cancels the K2 function.
NOTE
• The original range of frequency is automatically
detected and extended to a specific range.
You can adjust the volume level for the left and
right surround sound and the subwoofer sound
respectively.
1Press [SPK LEVEL] repeatedly to
select “SURR” or “SUBWFR” in
the display window.
• “SURR” refers to the left and right surround
sound.
• “SUBWFR” refers to the subwoofer sound.
2Press [LEVEL +] or [LEVEL – ]
repeatedly to adjust the volume
level.
• The adjustable volume range is from -6 to +6.
Press [SURROUND].
• Each time you press [SURROUND], the display
changes in the display window as follows.
-“AUTOSUR”
When a multi-channel signal is input, surround
sound is automatically produced.
- “MOVIE”
Surround sound suitable for a movie or multi-
channel signal is produced.
- “WIDE/2CH”
When a 2ch signal is input, surround sound is
produced. The sound is broader than the one
with “MOVIE”.
-“SUPERW”
Surround sound broader than the one with the
“WIDE/2CH” is produced.
NOTE
• Depending on the signal type, surround sound
may not be produced as the surround mode set-
ting.
• During playback, when you change the surround
mode setting, sound from the [DIGITAL OUT]
terminal may be intermittent. Before recording
sound to an external device, select the desired
surround mode setting.
• This function does not work for a JPEG/ASF/
DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 file.
Enhancing the playback
sound (K2) (Only for NX-F7)
Adjusting the volume level
for surround/subwoofer
sound
Selecting the surround mode
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You can listen to surround sound via headphones
connected to the [PHONES] terminal.
■When headphones are connected to the
[PHONES] terminal
Press [SURROUND].
• Each time you press [SURROUND], the setting
toggles between “H.P. SURR” and “H.PHONE”
in the display window.
NOTE
• The [PHONES] terminal is for connecting a pair
of headphones equipped with a stereo mini plug
(not supplied). When headphones are con-
nected, no sound is output from the speakers.
• This function does not work for a JPEG/ASF/
DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 file.
This function allows you to easily understand dia-
log recorded on the disc/file even with the volume
down low. This function is useful when you are
watching a movie.
1Press [SETTING] repeatedly to
select “CLR VOIC” in the display
window.
• “CLR VOIC” refers to a clear voice.
2Press [LEVEL +] or [LEVEL –]
repeatedly to select “CLR: ON” in
the display window.
• Each time you press [LEVEL +] or [LEVEL –],
the clear voice function turns on and off.
• When you want to deactivate the clear voice
function, select “CLR: OFF”.
You can increase the surround volume level.
This function is effective for the following condi-
tions:
(1) When the surround mode is set to an item
other than “AUTO SUR” (Refer to page 13.)
(2) When the surround mode is set to “AUTO
SUR” and a DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO or DVD
VR is played back (Refer to page 19.)
(3) When the surround mode is set to “AUTO
SUR” and the source is set to “DGTL IN”
(Refer to page 18.)
1Press [SETTING] repeatedly to
select “SURR VOL” in the display
window.
2Press [LEVEL +] or [LEVEL –]
repeatedly to select the desired
setting in the display window.
• Each time you press [LEVEL +] or [LEVEL –],
the surround volume level display changes to
one of three levels. The surround volume
level increases in the order of “SURR:
NRML”, “SURR: MID” and “SURR: HIGH”.
• Select the surround volume level while lis-
tening to the actual sound to confirm the dif-
ference.
NOTE
• This function does not affect the sound with the
headphone surround mode.
Selecting the headphone
surround mode
Sharpening the voice sound
This indicator lights up when the
clear voice function is activated.
Selecting the surround
volume level
For the locations of the remote
control buttons, refer to page 12.
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Basic operations
When the time you specify elapses, the main unit
automatically turns off.
Press [SLEEP].
• Each time you press [SLEEP], the time indicated in
the display window changes. You can set the time
to 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 or 180 minutes.
Example: Display when the sleep timer is
set to 60 minutes
Press [SLEEP] repeatedly to select the
time again.
Press [SLEEP] once.
Press [SLEEP] repeatedly until
“SLEEP --” appears.
Turning off the main unit cancels the sleep timer.
■When the main unit is turned on
Press [DIMMER] repeatedly.
• Each time you press [DIMMER], the brightness
changes in 3 levels.
You can lock the disc tray to prevent the disc from
being ejected.
■When the main unit is turned off
Hold down 0on the main unit for one
or more seconds while holding down
7on the main unit.
If you attempt to open the disc tray by pressing 0,
the disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears in the display window.
To cancel the disc ejection lock, hold down 0on
the main unit for one or more seconds while hold-
ing down 7on the main unit again. “UNLOCKED”
is displayed in the display window.
Using the sleep timer
Changing the remaining time
Confirming the remaining time
Canceling the sleep timer
Changing the brightness of
the display window
Locking disc ejection
Setting the disc ejection lock
Basic operations (continued)
For the locations of the remote
control buttons, refer to page 12.
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*For the number button usage, refer to “Using the
number buttons” on page 12.
■IMPORTANT
• Slide the remote control mode
selector to [AUDIO].
AM stations are spaced 9 kHz apart in some coun-
tries and 10 kHz in other countries.
■When the main unit is turned off
To select 10 kHz spacing, while holding down
¢, press Fon the main unit to turn on the
power. “10K STEP” appears in the display win-
dow.
To select 9 kHz spacing, while holding down
4, press Fon the main unit to turn on the
power. “9K STEP” appears in the display win-
dow.
NOTE
• When the spacing is switched, the preset radio
station memory is erased.
1Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or
“AM” in the display window.
• Pressing [FM/AM] selects a radio broadcast
as the sound source.
• Repeatedly pressing [SOURCE] on the
main unit can also select a radio broadcast
as the source.
• Each time you press [FM/AM], the band tog-
gles between “FM” and “AM”.
Example: When an FM radio broadcast is
received
(Continued on the next page)
Number
buttons*
Remote control
mode selector
Setting the AM tuner spacing
Selecting a radio station
Frequency
Stereo indicator
Preset number
(Refer to page 17.)
Listening to radio broadcasts
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2Press [TUNING ] or [TUNING ]
repeatedly to select a radio station
(frequency).
• When the main unit has received an FM ste-
reo broadcast, the “ST” (stereo) indicator
lights up in the display window.
■Automatic tuning:
You can also select a radio station using auto-
matic tuning.
Hold down [TUNING ] or [TUNING ] until
the frequency starts changing, and then
release the button.
• When the main unit has received a broad-
cast, the frequency automatically stops
changing.
• You can select a specific radio station while
searching for a broadcast. Press [TUN-
ING ] or [TUNING ] to stop automatic
tuning when the desired frequency appears
in the display window.
NOTE
• If an FM stereo broadcast is difficult to hear
because of noise, you may be able to hear the
broadcast more easily by pressing [FM MODE]
to switch the sound to monaural reception. In
this case, the “MONO” (monaural) indicator
lights up in the display window. To return the
sound to stereo reception, press [FM MODE]
again. “AUTO” is displayed and the “ST” (stereo)
indicator lights up in the display window.
Presetting radio stations in the main unit allows
you to easily tune in to a radio station.
You can store up to 30 FM radio stations and up to
15 AM radio stations.
1Select a radio station you want to
store.
• Refer to “Selecting a radio station” on page
16.
2Press [ENTER].
•“ -- ” flashes in the display window for
approximately 5 seconds.
3While “ -- ” is flashing, press the
number buttons to select the pre-
set number you want to assign.
• You can also select the preset number by
pressing [PRESET ] or [PRESET ].
4Press [ENTER] while the selected
number is flashing.
• “STORED” appears and the selected radio
station is stored.
NOTE
• When you store a radio station to a preset num-
ber to which another radio station has previously
been stored, the newly set radio station replaces
the previously stored radio station.
■When an FM or AM radio broadcast is
selected as the source
Press the number buttons to select
the preset number of the radio station
to which you want to tune in.
• You can also select the preset number by press-
ing [PRESET ] or [PRESET ].
Tuning in to a preset radio
station
Presetting radio stations
Tuning in to a preset radio station
Listening to radio broadcasts (continued)
For the locations of the remote
control buttons, refer to page 16.
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