JVC DD-8 User manual

NETWORK MEDIA SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT1546-002A
[B]
DD-8
Consists of CA-DD8, SP-PWDD8,
SP-DD8F and SP-DD8S
DD-3
Consists of CA-DD3, SP-PWDD3,
SP-DD3F and SP-DD8S
DD-1
Consists of CA-DD1, SP-PWDD1,
SP-DD1F and SP-DD1S
DIGITAL MEDIA SYSTEM
(Only for DD-8 and DD-3)
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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
• 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.
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/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.
CAUTION: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on a level sur-
face. The minimal clearances are shown below:
Main unit (CA-DD8/CA-DD3/CA-DD1)
Front view Side view
Subwoofer (SP-PWDD8/SP-PWDD3/SP-PWDD1)
Front view Side view
10cm
Wall or obstructions
Front
No obstructions
3cm
3cm
15
cm
8cm
Wall or obstructions
20cm
15cm 15cm
Wall or obstructions
15cm
Wall or obstructions
Front
No obstructions
Warnings, cautions and others
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IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to
avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth
symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
[European Union]
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be
disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product
should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling
in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural
resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment
and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recy-
cling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance
with national legislation.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com
to obtain information about the take-back of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applica-
ble national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old
electrical and electronic equipment.
Attention:
This symbol is only
valid in the Euro-
pean Union.
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromag-
netic compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is:
JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 52
61145 Friedberg
Germany
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CAUTION — Fbutton! (CA-DD8/CA-DD3/CA-DD1)
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 (SP-PWDD8/SP-PWDD3/SP-PWDD1)
The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit.
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the POWER ON lamp goes off).
When installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
• When the system is turned on, the POWER ON lamp lights green.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the
unit.
SP-DD8: 41 kg
Warnings, cautions and others (continued)
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
“SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-
ment.
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is dam-
aged in any way
— switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed
for unattended operation or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements
of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always
fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
—
NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case.
— this could result in a fatal electrical shock.
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!
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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
Preparation.....................................5
Connecting the antennas ................................ 5
Connecting the speakers ................................ 6
Connecting a TV ...........................................12
Connecting a portable digital audio player....15
Connecting other digital audio devices ......... 16
Connecting other analog audio devices........ 16
Connecting the power cable ......................... 16
Basic operations..........................17
Using the number buttons............................. 17
Turning on the main unit ............................... 17
Adjusting the volume.....................................17
Turning off the sound temporarily ................. 17
Sharpening the voice sound ......................... 18
Adjusting the bass/treble sound.................... 18
Adjusting the volume of the center
surround speaker/subwoofer ...................... 18
Adjusting the volume balance between
the left and right speakers ..........................18
Changing the brightness of the display
window........................................................ 19
Using the sleep timer ....................................19
Auto standby function ...................................20
Locking disc ejection.....................................20
Listening to radio broadcasts ....21
Selecting a radio station................................21
Tuning in to a preset radio station................. 22
Radio Data System ....................................... 22
Basic operations of disc/file
playback .......................................26
Playing back a disc .......................................26
Playing back a file ......................................... 27
Display window on the main unit for
disc/file types .............................................. 28
Stopping playback......................................... 30
Resuming playback.......................................30
Pausing playback..........................................31
Advancing the picture frame by frame ..........31
Fast reverse/fast forward search ..................31
Playing back from a position 10 seconds
before..........................................................31
Slow motion playback ...................................31
Skipping to the beginning of a
chapter/track/file .........................................31
Selecting a chapter/track using the number
buttons ........................................................32
Skipping at approximately 5 minute
intervals ......................................................32
Selecting a track from the menu screen .......32
Convenient functions of disc/file
playback .......................................33
Selecting the audio language, subtitle
language and view angle ............................33
Playing back a disc/file in the desired order
(Program playback) ....................................34
Playing back a disc/file in a random order
(Random playback).....................................35
Magnifying the picture...................................35
Playing back a disc/file repeatedly
(Repeat playback).......................................36
Selecting the surround mode ........................36
Adjusting the picture quality (VFP)................37
Using the status bar and the
menu bar.......................................38
Playing back a specified part repeatedly
(A-B repeat playback) .................................39
Designating the time
(Time search)..............................................39
Changing the initial settings with
the preference screen .................40
Basic operations ...........................................40
LANGUAGE ..................................................40
PICTURE ......................................................41
AUDIO...........................................................42
OTHERS .......................................................42
Language codes ..........................43
Introduction
Preparation
Basic operations
Listening to radio broadcasts
Basic operations of disc/file
playback
Convenient functions of disc/
file playback
Table of contents
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Introduction
Playing back sources from other
devices..........................................44
Selecting other devices as the source .......... 44
Selecting the signal gain...............................44
QP LINK........................................................ 45
Operating other devices using the
remote control..............................46
Operating a TV using the remote control ...... 46
Operating a VCR/STB using the
remote control............................................. 47
Notes on operation ......................49
Suitable locations for the main unit ............... 49
Condensation................................................ 49
Cleaning the main unit .................................. 49
License and trademark ................................. 49
Notes on handling ......................................... 50
Notes on discs/files .....................51
Playable disc/file types.................................. 51
Data hierarchy............................................... 54
Handling discs............................................... 54
Troubleshooting ..........................55
Specifications ..............................56
Main unit (CA-DD8/CA-DD3/CA-DD1).......... 56
Subwoofer for DD-8
(SP-PWDD8) ..............................................56
Subwoofer for DD-3
(SP-PWDD3) ..............................................56
Subwoofer for DD-1
(SP-PWDD1) ..............................................57
Left and right speakers for DD-8
(SP-DD8F) .................................................. 57
Left and right speakers for DD-3
(SP-DD3F) .................................................. 57
Left and right speakers for DD-1
(SP-DD1F) .................................................. 57
Center surround speaker for DD-8/DD-3
(SP-DD8S).................................................. 58
Center surround speaker for DD-1
(SP-DD1S).................................................. 58
Supplied accessories .................................... 58
Playing back sources from
other devices
Operating other devices
using the remote control
Reference
How to read this manual
• This manual explains operations assuming
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.
• This manual explains operations mainly with
diagrams of the remote control supplied with
DD-8/DD-3. If you are operating DD-1,
please keep in mind the differences between
your remote control shown on page 4.
• 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.
• “VCD” stands for “Video Compact Disc”.
• “SVCD” stands for “Super Video Compact
Disc”.
• An “ASF” file means a file recorded in
“Advanced Systems Format”.
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Introduction
The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained.
*1 The [PHONES] terminal is for connecting a pair of headphones equipped with a stereo plug (not supplied).
When the headphones are connected, the speakers do not produce any sound. (“HEADPHONE” appears
in the display window.)
*2 For DD-8/DD-3 users: Refer to the separate volume of the operation manual for the network function.
For DD-1 users: The [LAN] terminal is not available.
*3 For DD-8/DD-3 users: Refer to page 12.
For DD-1 users: The [HDMI] terminal is not available.
Refer to “Display window” shown below.
Front view
These terminals are available when
the front cover is open.
Remote control sensor
STANDBY lamp
Rear view
Display window
Part description
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Introduction
The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts
are explained.
There are some differences between DD-8/DD-3
and DD-1 in the locations of the remote control
buttons as shown below.
• If the effective range of the remote control
decreases, replace both batteries.
■CAUTION
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
Point the remote control directly at the
front of the main unit.
• Do not block the remote control sensor on the
main unit.
• Use the remote control at a position higher than
the main unit.
DD-8/DD-3 DD-1
*1
Refer to the separate
volume of the opera-
tion manual for the
network function.
Refer to page 19.
*2
Refer to page 19.
No button
Inserting the batteries into the
remote control
R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell
batteries (supplied)
Operating the system from the
remote control
Using the remote control
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Preparation
Setting up the AM loop antenna
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.
If reception is poor
NOTE
• A coaxial cable is recommended as it reduces
interference for FM reception.
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 horizontally.
Main unit (rear view)
Outdoor FM antenna
cable (not supplied)
75 Ω coaxial connector
(not supplied)
Preparation Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection.
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Preparation
The speakers for DD-8 must be assembled to the speaker stands before the speakers can be connected to
the subwoofer. Follow the diagrams below.
Left and right speakers
■CAUTION
• The left and right speakers for DD-8 are consid-
erably heavy. Care must be taken in carrying
and handling them. Injury to personnel or dam-
age to devices may result if the left/right speaker
falls.
Mount the speaker body perpendicular to the
speaker stand. Use the supplied M4 x 25-mm
screws (3) to fasten each speaker to its speaker
stand.
Center surround speaker
■CAUTION
• The center surround speaker for DD-8 can be
installed on a wall.
• Be sure to have the speaker installed on the wall
by qualified personnel.
• DO NOT install the speaker on the wall by your-
self to avoid unexpected damage from it falling
off the wall due to incorrect installation or weak-
ness 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
speaker interferes with daily activities.
Connecting the speakers
Assembling the speaker stands (DD-8)
Speaker body Speaker stand
Black line
Left/right speaker cable (supplied)
Remove the screw and the terminal cover. After
connecting the speaker cables, reattach the termi-
nal cover to the speaker body and tighten the screw.
Red
Black
Use the supplied
M5 x 14-mm screws
(2) to fasten the
speaker stand.
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Preparation
Connecting the speakers to the subwoofer (DD-8)
Before connecting the
speaker cables, twist
and pull off the insula-
tion at the end of each
speaker cable.
Subwoofer
(SP-PWDD8)
Black
Rear view
Center surround speaker (SP-DD8S)
The speakers are shown assembled to the speaker
stands on page 6.
The left and right speakers are the same.
Black lines
Black
Gray Black
Blue
Black
Rear view
Gray Blue
LeftRight
The speaker is shown assembled to the speaker
stand on page 6.
NOTE
• When connecting the speaker cable to the termi-
nal on the center surround speaker, make sure
that the end of speaker cable does not touch any
other nearby metallic parts.
Right speaker
(SP-DD8F)
Left speaker
(SP-DD8F)
Center surround
speaker cable
(supplied)
Preparation (continued) Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection.
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Preparation
The speakers for DD-3 must be assembled to the speaker stands before the speakers can be connected to
the subwoofer. Follow the diagrams below.
Left and right speakers
Center surround speaker
■CAUTION
• The left and right speakers and center surround
speaker for DD-3 can be installed on a wall.
• Be sure to have the speakers installed on the
wall by qualified personnel. Bottom covers (2)
are supplied with DD-3 for installing the left and
right speakers on the wall.
Affixing the bottom covers to the left and
right speakers
Peel off the sheet from the bottom cover, and
then affix the bottom cover to the left/right
speaker.
• DO NOT install the speakers on the wall by your-
self to avoid unexpected damage from them fall-
ing 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.
Assembling the speaker stands (DD-3)
Black line
Use the supplied M4 x
16-mm screws (3) to fasten
each speaker to its speaker
stand.
Left/right speaker cable
(supplied)
Use the supplied
M5 x 14-mm screws
(2) to fasten the
speaker stand.
Left/right speaker
(bottom view)
Bottom cover (for
wall installation)
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Preparation
Connecting the speakers to the subwoofer (DD-3)
Before connecting the
speaker cables, twist
and pull off the insula-
tion at the end of each
speaker cable.
Subwoofer
(SP-PWDD3)
The speakers are shown assembled to the speaker
stands on page 8.
The left and right speakers are the same.
Center surround speaker (SP-DD8S)
Black lines
Black
Gray Black
Blue
Black
Black
Rear view
Gray Blue
Rear view
LeftRight
The speaker is shown assembled to the speaker
stand on page 8.
NOTE
• When connecting the speaker cable to the termi-
nal on the center surround speaker, make sure
that the end of speaker cable does not touch any
other nearby metallic parts.
Right speaker
(SP-DD3F)
Left speaker
(SP-DD3F)
Center surround
speaker cable (supplied)
Preparation (continued) Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection.
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Preparation
Connecting the speakers to the subwoofer (DD-1)
Before connecting the
speaker cables, twist
and pull off the insula-
tion at the end of each
speaker cable.
Rear view
Subwoofer
(SP-PWDD1)
Center surround speaker (SP-DD1S)
Black lines Black
Black
Rear view
Gray Blue
Rear view
Right speaker
(SP-DD1F)
Left speaker
(SP-DD1F)
The left and right speakers are the same.
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Preparation
■CAUTION
• An incorrect connection may damage the speak-
ers. Properly connect the cables to the speaker
terminals.
• Do not short-circuit the ªand ·speaker termi-
nals. Doing so may damage the main unit.
• The supplied speakers are manufactured exclu-
sively for use with the supplied main unit as
parts of the DD-8/DD-3/DD-1 system. Do not
connect the supplied speakers to devices other
than the supplied main unit. Doing so may dam-
age the speakers.
• Do not connect other speakers together with the
supplied speakers. The change in impedance
may damage the main unit and the speakers.
• Improper speaker cable connection spoils the
stereo effect and sound quality.
• Most of the supplied 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.
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.
* The subwoofers for DD-3 and DD-1 are not
magnetically shielded. With the exception of
these 2 subwoofers, the supplied speakers
are magnetically shielded.
Connecting the subwoofer to the
main unit
Subwoofer
Rear view
Main unit
Rear view
System cable (supplied)
Align the 5marks on the terminals and the sys-
tem cable.
Peel off the protective sheets
from both sides of the sub-
woofer.
Only for DD-8 and DD-3
Speaker layout
Left speaker
Subwoofer
Center surround speaker
Right speaker
Preparation (continued) Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection.
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Preparation
DD-8 and DD-3 can output uncompressed digital
video signals to a TV compatible with HDMI (High
Definition Multimedia Interface).
NOTE
• When using an HDMI cable to connect a TV to
the main unit, select “HDMI” for the monitor out
type. (Refer to page 14.)
• DD-8 and DD-3 support up to HDMI version 1.0.
The HDMI video signal type can be checked with
the “HDMI” indicator in the display window.
(Refer to “Selecting the video signal type” on
page 13. )
• 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] terminal, so that the
uncompressed HD video signal type can be out-
put as well.
Connecting a TV
Connecting a TV with the [AV]
terminal
TV
To a SCART terminal
SCART cable (not supplied)
Main unit
(rear view)
Connecting a TV with the
[COMPONENT VIDEO OUT] terminals
TV
Main unit
(rear view)
To component
terminals
Component video cable (not supplied)
Connecting a TV with the [HDMI]
terminal (not available for DD-1)
Main unit
(rear view)
TV
HDMI cable (not supplied)
To an HDMI terminal
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Preparation
■CAUTION
• 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.
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.
1Turn on the main unit. (Refer to
“Connecting the power cable” on
page 16 and “Turning on the main
unit” on page 17.)
2Hold down [SCAN MODE] for 2 or
more seconds.
• The current video signal type flashes.
Example:
Main unit
Direct connection
TV
(or monitor)
VCR
Selecting the video signal type
Preparation (continued) Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection.
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Preparation
3Press 2or 3to select the video
signal type suitable for the TV.
• When the TV is connected to the [AV] termi-
nal or the [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT] ter-
minals, the video signal type can be
selected as instructed below.
- Select “576I Y/C” for an S-video signal.
- Select “576I RGB” for a composite signal.
- Select “576I Y/C” or “576P” for a compo-
nent signal.
• When the TV is connected to the [HDMI] ter-
minal, the video signal type can be selected
as instructed below. (Only for DD-8 and DD-3)
- Select “AUTO” for normal usage. (the ini-
tial setting)
- Select “576P” or “720P” as needed.
NOTE
• “576” and “720” refer to the number of the scan-
ning 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 (720p) is output, the
“HD” indicator lights up.
• When “576P” or “720P” is selected, the “PRO-
GRESSIVE” indicator lights up in the display
window.
4Press [ENTER].
• The selected video signal type is displayed
in the display window for a short time.
NOTE
• When the [AV] and [HDMI] terminals are con-
nected at the same time, the image from the [AV]
terminal may not be displayed properly.
• Even if the main unit is turned off, the video sig-
nal type setting is stored.
• When an HDMI cable is connected, the output
signal type from the [AV] terminal is confined to
only the Y/C signal.
To view an image on the TV, select the monitor out
type as well as the video signal type.
1Press [SETTING].
2Press 5or /to display “M.OUT”.
3Press 2or 3to select “HDMI” or
“NO HDMI”.
• When using an HDMI cable to connect a TV
to the main unit, select “HDMI”.
• When an HDMI cable is not connected,
select “NO HDMI” (the initial setting).
4Press [ENTER] or wait for a short
time.
Selecting the monitor out type
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Preparation
■Selecting the analog output level of the
[LINE OUT] terminal
You can lower the analog output level to prevent
the system from producing unnecessarily loud
sound. Controlling the level may also be helpful for
recording sound from the system to other devices.
1Press [SETTING].
2Press 5or /to select “LINEOUT”
in the display window.
3Press 2or 3to select “L1” or
“L2”.
- “L1” for normal usage (the initial setting)
- “L2” for higher level
Connecting a portable digital
audio player
Listening to analog sound from a
portable digital audio player
Main unit (front view)
Input
Output Portable digital audio player or
other audio device
Audio cable
(not supplied)
To an audio output terminal
Outputting analog sound to a
portable digital audio player
Output
Main unit (front view)
Audio cable
(not supplied)
Input
Portable digital audio player or
other audio device
To an audio input terminal
Preparation (continued) Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection.
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