JVC CA-MXJD3 User manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
MX-JD3
—Consists of CA-MXJD3 and SP-MXJD3
INSTRUCTIONS
GVT0126-002A
[UX]
ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION
DIGITAL
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G-1
Warnings, Cautions and Others
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.
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.
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 THE UNIT.
CAUTION
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
( If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to
get out.)
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, on the apparatus.
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems
must be considered and local rules or laws governing
the disposal of these batteries must be followed
strictly.
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture,
dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
1.Front:No obstructions and open spacing.
2.Sides/ Top/ Back:No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below.
3.Bottom:Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a
stand with a height of 10 cm or more.
15 cm
15 cm
10 cm
1 cm
CA-MXJD3 SP-
MXJD3
SP-
MXJD3 CA-MXJD3
1 cm
15 cm
15 cm15 cm
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................ 2
Precautions ..........................................................................2
How to Read This Manual ..................................................2
Getting Started ........................................................ 3
Step 1: Unpack ....................................................................3
Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control....................................3
Step 3: Hook Up..................................................................4
Before Operating the System ................................. 8
Playable Disc Types ............................................................8
Parts Index...........................................................................9
About the Display Indication ............................................10
Daily Operations—Playback ............................... 12
Canceling the Demonstration ............................................12
Listening to the Radio .......................................................13
Playing Back a Disc ..........................................................14
Playing Back a Tape..........................................................16
Daily Operations—Sound&Other Adjustments .... 17
Adjusting the Volume .......................................................17
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..............................................17
Selecting the Sound Modes ...............................................18
Creating Your Own Sound Modes—User Mode ..............18
Selecting 3D PHONIC Mode............................................19
Presetting Automatic DVD Video
Sound Increase Level ....................................................19
Changing the Scanning Mode ........................................... 19
Changing the Picture Tone................................................19
Changing the Display Brightness......................................20
Setting the Clock ............................................................... 20
Turning Off the Power Automatically ..............................20
Unique DVD/VCD Operations ............................21
Selecting the Sound Track.................................................21
Selecting the Subtitle Language........................................22
Selecting a View Angle.....................................................22
Selecting a Still Pictures on a DVD Audio .......................22
Playing Back a Bonus Group on a DVD Audio................23
Special Picture Playback ...................................................23
Advanced Disc Operations ................................... 24
Programming the Playing Order—Program Play..............24
Playing at Random—Random Play...................................25
Playing Repeatedly............................................................26
Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Child Lock ............................26
On-Screen Disc Operations .................................. 27
About the On-screen Bar...................................................27
Operations Using the On-screen Bar.................................28
Operations on the CONTROL Screen...............................30
Advanced Tape Operations ................................. 32
Recording on a Tape .........................................................32
Dubbing Tapes ..................................................................33
Synchronized Disc Recording...........................................33
Enjoying Karaoke ................................................34
Microphone Mixing...........................................................34
Singing Along (Karaoke) .................................................. 35
Reserving Karaoke Songs—Karaoke Program Play.........36
Timer Operations ..................................................37
Setting the Timer...............................................................37
Timer Priority....................................................................38
Set up Menu Operations ......................................39
Operating Procedure..........................................................39
7 LANGUAGE Set up Menu ...........................................40
7 PICTURE Set up Menu .................................................40
7 AUDIO Set up Menu..................................................... 41
7 OTHERS Set up Menu .................................................. 42
Restricting the Review—Parental Lock............................43
Operating the TV ..................................................45
Operating TV.....................................................................45
Additional Information ........................................46
Learning More about This System ....................................46
Maintenance ......................................................................48
Troubleshooting ................................................................49
Language Code List ..........................................................50
Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock........................51
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals ........................... 52
Specifications ....................................................................53
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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 and 35°C.
•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 inside the unit to prevent heat buildup.
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 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
.
• 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 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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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)
• AC plug adaptor (1)
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.
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 4 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 6.
AUX
TV
Digital Audio
Equipment
AUDIO OUT
INPUT
INPUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
Right
Speaker
Left
Speaker
AV
COMPU LINK II
AV
COMPU LINK EX
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.
Audio cord (not supplied)
To a wall outlet
Plug the AC power cord only after all connections are complete.
•If the wall outlet does not match the AC plug, use the supplied AC
plug adaptor.
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Composite video cord (supplied)
Monaural mini plugs (not supplied)
Red
Yellow
S-video cord (not supplied)
Component video cord (not supplied)
AM loop antenna (supplied)
Turn it until the best reception is
obtained.
White
Red
Blue
Green
VCR, etc.
MD recorder,
Amplifier etc.
Surround
speakers
Audio cord (not supplied)
Audio cord (not supplied)
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T
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
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).
FM antenna (supplied)
Extend it so that you can
obtain the best reception.
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To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna
To assemble the AM loop antenna
To connect the AM loop antenna and speaker cords
•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 reception.
To connect the speaker cords
Make sure the both speakers are connected correctly and
firmly.
•When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity of
the speaker terminals: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
• Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as
indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit.
To connect surround speakers
• Connect the right rear speaker to the RIGHT jack.
• Connect the left rear speaker to the LEFT jack.
• Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as
indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit.
1Hold
2Insert
3Release
When connecting speakers
DO NOT connect more than one speaker to
each terminal.
1Open 2Insert 3Close
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To connect digital audio
To connect the AV COMPU LINK cords
The AV COMPU LINK control system allows you to use
JVC’s TV with simple operations; by starting playing back
a disc, the TV automatically turns on and changes the input
mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the
playback picture.
To use AV COMPU LINK, you need to connect the unit and
the TV by using a cord with monaural mini-plugs (not
supplied) in addition to the connection with a video cord (see
page 4).
To set the video output selector
You can select the video output to match it to the color
system of your TV.
Adjusting the Voltage Selector
Use a screwdriver to rotate the voltage selector so that the
voltage marker is pointing at the same voltage as where you
are plugging in the unit. (See also the back cover page.)
NTSC: For an NTSC TV or
Multi-color system
TV.
PAL: For a PAL TV or
Multi-color system
TV.
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
Before connecting optical digital cord, remove the
protective cap from the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT
terminal.
DO NOT plug in before setting the voltage
selector on the rear of the unit and all
connection procedures are complete.
Voltage marker
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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-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-I
(CD-I Ready), CD-ROM, Photo CD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage
the speakers.
•In this manual, “file” and “track” are interchangeably used
for MP3/WMA/JPEG operations.
About color system
This System accommodates both NTSC and PAL system
and can playback discs recorded with either system.
To change the color system, see page 7.
Note on Region Code
DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code
numbers. This System can play back only DVDs recorded
with the NTSC or PAL color system whose Region Code
numbers including “2.”
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, WMA, 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
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 39.
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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English
Parts Index
Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls.
Main unit
SET UP
TV VOLUME
--
V
O
L
U
M
E
OPEN
/
CLOSE
PRESET
SOUND
MODE
RHYTHM AX
STANDBY
ACTIVE BASS
EXTENSION
PHONES
TUNING
SET
/DISPLAY
CANCEL
/
DEMO
CLOCK
/
TIMER
3D PHONIC DVD LEVEL
REVERSE
MODE
MIC LEVEL
MIN
PLAY REC
/ PLAY
MIC
1
MIC
2
PUSH OPEN 00 PUSH OPEN
MAX
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM MX-JD3
DISC SYNCHRO RECORDINGFULL-LOGIC CONTROL
AB
AUX FM / AM DVD / CD TAPE-A TA PE-B
CD-R/RW
PLAYBACK
START
DISC REC
DUBBING
START
/
STOP
REC
ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION
DIGITAL
Remote control
13, 15, 22– 25, 29, 30,
36, 43 – 45
19, 34, 36
23, 31, 35
21, 35
15
22, 35
12, 13
39, 40, 43
12
12, 16, 32
13 – 15, 25
17
13– 15, 22, 25, 35, 36, 45
12, 13, 38
12
45
20
20
24, 25
22, 36
26, 31
15
19, 35
28– 30
15, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 28– 31, 36, 39, 43– 45
14– 16, 25, 31, 35, 36
14, 23, 25
13, 14, 16, 23
18
19
17
17
12, 17, 45
12, 14, 24, 25, 31
10
19
17
19
18
17
33
12
16, 32
13– 16, 25, 26, 31– 33
12, 17
14, 26
19
12, 14, 16, 24, 32, 33
14, 23, 25
16, 32
13, 15, 18, 20, 25, 37
13, 14, 16, 18, 23
34, 35
12
34– 36
13, 18, 20, 37
20, 37, 38
16, 32
Remote Sensor
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About the 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.
TITLE CHAP. MP3 WMA JPEG LPCM MONO ST GROUP TRACK
DIGITAL
DVD AUDIO
DTS MPEG SURR.
3DPHONIC
PROGRESSIVE
BONUS B.S.P.
RESUME
DVD LEVEL 1 2 3
KARAOKE
MIC ECHO
1 DISC
REPEATALL A
B
PRGM. RND. TAPE
DAILY
REC
REC
SLEEP
SOUND
123467
589p
qwe t yu i
ro;asdf
TITLE CHAP.
DVD
TITLE
DVD
• While disc play is stopped:
Total track number
Elapsed playing time
Disc type*
1
MP3*3/WMA*3/JPEG:
• While playing a disc:
DVD Video:
DVD Audio:
SVCD/VCD/CD:
GROUP TRACK
DVD AUDIO
TRACK
GROUP TRACK
Title number
Chapter number
Elapsed playing timeGroup number
Track number
Elapsed playing time*2
Track number
TRACK
MP3 GROUP TRACK
MP3/WMA/JPEG:
DVD Video:
SVCD/VCD/CD:
Track number
Group number Elapsed playing time*4
Current track number
Current group number
*1Disc type is displayed with the following abbreviation: “SV (SVCD)”, “VD (VCD)”, “CD (CD)”.
*2While activating PBC function, “PBC” appears on the display instead of the playing time.
*3When you start playing an MP3/WMA track, the track name (and ID3 Tag) will be shown before the elapsed
playing time appears.
*4While playing back a JPEG disc, “JPEG” appears on the display instead of the elapsed playing time.
Disc type*1
CHAP. MP3 WMA JPEG LPCM MONO ST GROUP TRACK
TAPE
• While listening to radio:
Band Frequency
• While selecting “TAPE” or “AUX IN”:
Source name
Indications on the main display
Preset number
ST
Total playing time*2
Total title number
GROUP TRACK
DVD AUDIO
DVD Audio:
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1 TITLE indicator
• Lights to indicate the title number when the source is
DVD Video.
• Lights to indicate the group title or track title when the
source is an MP3/WMA disc.
2 GROUP indicator
• Lights to indicate the group number when the source is
DVD Audio or MP3/WMA/JPEG disc.
3 CHAP. indicator
•Lights to indicate the chapter number when the source is
DVD Video.
4 TRACK indicator
• Lights to indicate the track number when the source is a
disc (except for DVD Video).
5 MP3 indicator
• Lights while playing back an MP3 track.
6 WMA indicator
• Lights while playing back a WMA track.
7 JPEG indicator
• Lights while playing back a JPEG file.
8 LPCM indicator
• Lights when a source signal is linear PCM.
9 FM reception indicators
• MONO: lights while receiving an FM stereo station in
monaural.
• ST (stereo): lights while an FM stereo station with
sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
p Animation indicator
q DVD AUDIO indicator
• DVD: lights when DVD Video is detected.
• DVD AUDIO: lights when DVD Audio is detected.
w Source signal indicators
• DIGITAL: lights when a source signal is Dolby
Digital.
• DTS: lights when a source signal is DTS Surround.
• MPEG: lights when a source signal is MPEG
multichannel.
e Main display
r 3D PHONIC indicator
•Lights when 3D PHONIC is activated (see page 19).
t SURR. / SOUND indicators
• SURR.: lights when Surround mode is activated.
• SOUND: lights when SEA mode or USER mode is
activated.
y RESUME indicator
•Lights when the Resume function is activated (see
page 14).
u BONUS indicator
• Lights when DVD Audio with bonus group is detected
(see page 23).
i PROGRESSIVE indicator
• Lights when the progressive scanning mode is selected.
o B.S.P. indicator
• Lights when browsable still picture on DVD Audio is
available (see page 22).
; Karaoke operation indicators
•MIC: lights when the mic mixing mode is activated (see
page 34).
•ECHO: lights when the echo effect is activated (see
page 35).
•KARAOKE: lights when the Karaoke mode is activated
(see page 35).
a DVD LEVEL 1/2/3 indicators
• Lights when the DVD Video is detected.
s Disc operation indicators
• PRGM.: lights when Program Play mode is activated.
• RND.: lights when Random Play is activated.
• REPEAT: lights when Repeat Play mode is activated.
• ALL: lights when All Disc Repeat is activated.
• 1: lights when One Track/Chapter/Step Repeat is
activated.
d Tape operation indicators
• TAPE: lights when a tape is loaded in either A or B.
• (reverse mode):
–:tape play continues endlessly.
–:tape automatically reverses once.
–:tape play stops at the end of one side.
• A: lights when a tape is loaded in the deck A.
• B: lights when a tape is loaded in the deck B.
• REC: lights while recording.
•
2 3 (tape direction):
– Lights to indicate the current tape running direction.
– Flashes slowly during playback and recording.
– Flashes quickly while rewinding a tape.
f Timer indicators
•:lights when Sleep Timer is working or Daily Timer
or Recording Timer stands by or is working or setting.
• SLEEP: flashes when the Sleep Timer is activated.
• DAILY: lights when the Daily Timer stands by; flashes
while working or setting.
•REC: lights when the Recording Timer stands by; flashes
while working or setting.
)
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Daily Operations
—Playback
¥ Turn on the power.
The STANDBY lamp on the main unit goes off.
• Without pressing (STANDBY/ON), 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, start playback source on the external
component.
π Adjust the volume.
[ Operate the target source as explained
later.
To turn off (stand by) the system
Canceling the Demonstration
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.
3
1
2
1
3
1/¡
7,8
SHIFT
TOP MENU MENU
2
3/2/5/∞
ENTER
GROUP SKIP
4/¢
RETURN
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 (standby) 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.
Main Unit
ONLY
CANCEL
/
DEMO
DEMO START
DEMO OFF
2 sec.
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Listening to the Radio
To select the AM tuner interval spacing
Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other
countries use 10 kHz spacing.
You can change the AM tuner intervals during the unit is
turned on.
While AM is selected...
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.
To stop searching manually,
press either button.
• When you repeatedly press the button, the frequency
changes step by step.
If the received FM station is hard to listen
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 turn in to a Preset Station
1
Select the band (FM or AM).
2 Select a preset number for the station you store.
The MONO indicator
lights on the display.
Reception will improve
though stereo effect is
lost—monaural
reception mode.
To restore the stereo
effect,
press the button
again (the MONO
indicator goes off).
INFO
AM 9 k
AM 10 k
(holding then...)
FM AM
Increases the frequencies.
Decreases the frequencies.
1 sec.
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.
• You can also use 4 /¢
buttons on the remote control or
the PRESET +/– buttons on the
main unit.
Main Unit
ONLY
SET
/DISPLAY
ST
PRESET
ST
SET
/DISPLAY
ST
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/WMA/JPEG comprise of
“
Groups
” which includes “
Tracks
,” and CD/SVCD/VCD
comprise of only “
Tracks
.”
For JPEG playback, see “Operations on the CONTROL
Screen” on page 30
To insert discs
•When using an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the
disc tray.
To close the disc tray,
press OPEN/CLOSE 0 again.
If you press DVD/CD 3 , disc tray closes automatically and
playback starts.
While playing DVD/SVCD/VCD:
This System can store
the stop point, and when you start playback again by
pressing DVD/CD 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 42.)
To select a title/group
While playing a disc...
To select a chapter/track
While playing a disc...
To locate a particular portion
While playing a disc except WMA/MP3...
• No sound comes out while searching on DVD/SVCD/
VCD.
To return to normal playback,
press DVD/CD 3 .
To start: To pause: To stop:
To release it, press
DVD/CD 3 .
INFO
OPEN
/
CLOSE
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 42.
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.
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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
.
Playing 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.
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.
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 .
Examples:
To select number 5, press 5.
To select number 15, press +10,
then 5.
To select preset number 30, press
+10, +10, then 10.
Remote
ONLY
Remote
ONLY
or
Examples:
To select number 5, press 5.
To select number 15, press +10,
then 5.
To select preset number 30, press
+10, +10, then 10.
To move to the next or previous page of the current
menu:
To return to the previous menu:
Moves to the next page.
Moves to the previous page.
(holding then...)
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Playing Back a Tape
To insert a tape
You can play back type I tapes.
• The use of C-120 or longer tape is not recommended.
To change the tape running direction
(deck B only)
To reverse the tape automatically
(deck B only)
To playback the both decks A and B continuously
—Relay Play
When the cassettes are set in the both decks...
After the tape in deck A finishes playing, the tape in deck B
starts playing.
After the reverse (2 ) side of the tape in deck B finishes
playing, the tape in the deck A rewinds and then starts
playing.
To start: To stop:
To rewind tape:
Before or after play...
INFO
Push
Insert
Close
Rewinds the tape to the right.
Rewinds the tape to the left.
Tape is automatically reversed, and playback
repeats until you stop it.
Tape will not be reversed. When the current
side of the tape reaches its end, playback stops.
Tape is automatically reversed once.
3(forward)
2(reverse)
Main Unit
ONLY
REVERSE
MODE
REVERSE
MODE
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Daily Operations
—Sound&Other Adjustments
Adjusting the Volume
The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME
MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, VOLUME MAX).
To drop the volume in a moment
Reinforcing the Bass Sound
To adjust the bass level gradually
You can select the bass 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 ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION level.
AB
SET
/DISPLAY
VOLUME
+/
-
DVD LEVEL
ACTIVE BASS
EXTENSION +/
-
RHYTHM AX
3D PHONIC
4/¢
SOUND MODE
CLOCK
/TIMER
Main unit
Remote Control
DVD LEVEL
3D PHONIC SOUND
MODE
ACTIVE BASS
EXTENSION +/ -
VFP
RHYTHM AX
FADE MUTING
VOLUME
-
/+
SLEEP
DIMMER
3/2/5/∞
ENTER
Remote control: Main unit:
To restore the volume,
press again, or
adjust the volume level.
INFO
V
O
L
U
M
E
Remote
ONLY
RHYTHM AX ON [
(bass level 2)
]
OFF [
(bass level 0)
]
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Selecting the Sound Modes
You can select one of the preset Sound Modes.
*Surround elements are added to the SEA elements to create
being-there feeling in your room.
Creating Your Own Sound
Modes—User Mode
You can create your own Sound Modes to make sounds suit
your taste. The changed settings can be stored as the USER 1,
USER 2 and USER 3 modes.
1
Select one of the preset Sound Modes.
•
If you want to add surround elements into your
Sound Mode,
select one of the Surround modes.
2
Enter into the SEA Control Mode.
• You can enter the SEA Control Mode only while the
Sound Mode appears on the display.
3
Adjust the SEA pattern.
1 Select one of the tone—BASS
or TRE (treble).
2 Adjust the level of the selected
tone.
• You can adjust the bass and
treble level from –3 to +3.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust
the level of the other tone.
4 Finish the SEA pattern setting.
4
Select one of the User Modes.
5
Finish the setting.
Surround modes*
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.
SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes
ROCK Boosts low and high frequency. Good for
acoustic music.
POP Good for vocal music.
CLASSIC Good for classical music.
User modes
USER 1/2/3 Your individual mode stored in memory.
See the next column “Creating Your Own
Sound Modes—User Mode.”
OFF No Sound Mode effect (FLAT).
DANCE
POPCLASSIC
HALL
OFF
ROCK
STADIUM
Surround modes
SEA modes
INFO
Main Unit
ONLY
SOUND
MODE
DANCE
POPCLASSIC
HALL
OFF
ROCK
STADIUM
Surround modes
SEA modes
SET
/DISPLAY
TITLE
TITLE
PRESET
TUNING
SET
/DISPLAY
PRESET
TITLE
SET
/DISPLAY
TITLE
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