JVC SP-HXGD7 User manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
HX-GD7
—Consists of CA-HXGD7 and SP-HXGD7
INSTRUCTIONS
GVT0125-012A
[A]
DIGITAL
COMPACT
DIGITALAUDIO
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
SURROUND MODE
HX-GD7
SOUND MODE
SUBWOOFER
DISC
CA-HXGD7 SP-HXGD7SP-HXGD7
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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.
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!
To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping
the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the
unit.
32.0 kg
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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 a 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 cm1 cm
15 cm
15 cm15 cm
CA-HXGD7 CA-HXGD7
SP-
HXGD7
SP-
HXGD7
Front view
Side view
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.
CAUTION : Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable
parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
3.
CAUTION : Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock
failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE
THE UNIT.
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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
Turning On or Off the Key-Touch Tone...........................20
Changing the Display Brightness......................................20
Saving the Power Consumption
while on Standby (Ecology Mode)................................20
Setting the Clock ............................................................... 21
Turning Off the Power Automatically ..............................21
Unique DVD/VCD Operations ............................22
Selecting the Sound Track.................................................22
Selecting the Subtitle Language........................................23
Selecting a View Angle.....................................................23
Selecting a Still Pictures on a DVD Audio .......................23
Playing Back a Bonus Group on a DVD Audio................24
Special Picture Playback ...................................................24
Advanced Disc Operations ................................... 25
Programming the Playing Order—Program Play..............25
Playing at Random—Random Play...................................26
Playing Repeatedly............................................................27
Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Child Lock ............................27
On-Screen Disc Operations ..................................28
About the On-screen Bar...................................................28
Operations Using the On-screen Bar.................................29
Operations on the CONTROL Screen...............................31
Advanced Tape Operations .................................33
Recording on a Tape .........................................................33
Synchronized Disc Recording...........................................34
Timer Operations ..................................................35
Setting the Timer...............................................................35
Timer Priority....................................................................36
Set up Menu Operations ......................................37
Operating Procedure..........................................................37
7 LANGUAGE Set up Menu ............................................38
7 PICTURE Set up Menu.................................................. 38
7 AUDIO Set up Menu ..................................................... 39
7 OTHERS Set up Menu................................................... 40
Restricting the Review—Parental Lock............................41
Operating the TV ..................................................43
Operating TV.....................................................................43
Additional Information ........................................44
Learning More about This System ....................................44
Maintenance ......................................................................46
Troubleshooting ................................................................47
Language Code List ..........................................................48
Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock........................49
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals ........................... 50
Specifications ....................................................................51
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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 mounted on the rear panel to prevent heat
buildup inside the unit.
Others
• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the System,
unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer before
operating any further.
• If you are not going to operate the System for an extended
period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall
outlet.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and
consult your dealer.
How to Read This Manual
To make the explanations in this manual as simple and easy-
to-understand as possible, we have adapted the following
methods:
• Button and control operations are explained as listed in the
table below. In this manual, the operations using the
remote control 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 cooling fan and the
ventilation openings or holes. If they are
blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the
heat may not be able to get out.
DO NOT disassemble the System since there
are no user serviceable parts inside.
Indicates that you press the button
briefly
.
Indicates that you press the button
briefly and repeatedly
until an
option you want is selected.
Indicates that you press one of the
buttons.
Indicates that you
press and hold
the
button for a specified period.
• The number inside the arrow
indicates the period of press (in this
example, 2 seconds).
• If no number is inside the arrow,
press and hold until the entire
procedure is complete or until you
get a result you want.
Indicates that you turn the control
toward the specified direction(s).
Indicates that this operation is only
possible using the remote control.
Indicates that this operation is only
possible using the buttons and controls on
the main unit.
INFO
2 sec.
Remote
ONLY
Main Unit
ONLY
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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)
• Core filter (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
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Step
3
: Hook Up
If you need more detailed information, see pages 6 and 7.
TV
Digital audio
equipment
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO INPUT
PB
PR
Y
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
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.
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Composite video cord (supplied)
Monaural mini plugs (not supplied)
Yellow
S-VIDEO cord (not supplied)
Component video cord (not supplied)
AM loop antenna (supplied)
Turn it until the best reception is
obtained.
Red
Blue
Green
MD recorder,
Amplifier etc.
To a wall outlet
Plug the AC power cord only after all connections are complete.
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NTSC
PAL
VIDEO OUT
SELECT
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 cord
•If the AM loop antenna wire or speaker cords are covered with
vinyl, remove the vinyl to expose the tip of the antenna by
twisting the vinyl.
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other
terminals, connecting cords and power cord. Also, keep the
antennas away from metallic parts of the System, connecting
cords, and the AC power cord. This could cause poor
condition.
To connect the speaker cords
•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.
• The speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color
distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, it
may cause color distortions. So, pay attention to the
following when installing the speakers.
– When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the
TV’s main power switch or unplug it before installing
the speakers.
Then wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s
main power switch again.
Some TVs may still be affected even though you have
followed the above. If this happens, move the speakers
away from the TV.
1Hold
2Insert
3Release
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to
each terminal.
• DO NOT push or pull the speakers as this
will damage the foot spacers at the bottom of
the speakers.
Speaker
cords
(black/blue)
Speaker cords
(black/red)
From right speaker From left speaker
1Hold
2Insert
3Release
Speaker
cords
(black/blue)
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To connect digital audio
To connect other equipment
By using a stereo mini plug cord (not supplied), you can connect
equipment with analog audio output jacks such as an MD player,
a TV, etc.
If the audio output on the other equipment is not stereo
mini plug type,
use a plug adapter to convert the stereo mini
plug to the corresponding plug of the audio output.
To 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.
IMPORTANT
Always set volume to MIN when connecting or
disconnecting the other equipment.
DO NOT plug in any equipment until all
connections are complete.
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
Before connecting optical digital cord, remove the
protective cap from the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT
terminal.
AUX
(front panel)
Portable audio
device,
Game, etc.
Stereo mini plug cord (not supplied)
NTSC: For an NTSC TV or
Multi-color system TV.
PAL: For a PAL TV or
Multi-color system TV.
NTSC
PAL
VIDEO OUT
SELECT
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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.
Note on Region Code
DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code
numbers. This unit can play back only DVDs recorded with
the NTSC or PAL color system whose Region Code
numbers include “4.”
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 37.
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.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL
HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE
PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE
SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO
THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE
ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND
625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”
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Parts Index
Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls.
Main unit
DISC2DISC1
DISC5DISC4
DISC3
SUBWFR
LEVEL
BEEP
ON/OFF
REC START/STOP
SET UP
TV VOLUME
RHYTHM AX
REV.MODE
PAGE
COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
STANDBY
ECO
CLOCK
/TIMER
SET
/DISPLAY
CANCEL
/DEMO
DISC 1
PLAY
EJECT
DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5
DISC 5
DISC 4
DISC 3
DISC 2
DISC 1
DVD
LEVEL
SURROUND MODE
RHYTHM AX
SOUND MODE
SUBWOOFER
3D
PHONIC
START
START
/STOP
REVERSE
MODE
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
EXTENDED SUPER BASS
DISC
V
O
L
U
M
E
S
O
U
N
D
M
O
D
E
P
R
E
S
E
T
TUNING
EJECT
AUTO REVERSE
PHONES
/BEEP
REC
DISC REC
DIGITAL
AUX
Remote control
13 – 15, 23 – 26, 30, 31, 41 – 43
19
24
22
15
23
37, 38, 41
34
13 – 15, 26
17
13 – 16, 23, 26, 33, 43
12
43
21
20
25, 26
23
27
15
19
29
15, 24, 26, 29, 30, 37, 41 – 43
14 – 16, 26
14, 24, 26
14, 16, 24
18
19
17
12, 17, 43
12 – 14, 16, 24 – 26, 32, 33
19
17
20
STANDBY lamp
Remote sensor
13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 26, 27, 34
13, 18, 20, 35
14, 34
14
19
34
34
16, 33
12
21, 35, 36
13, 18, 20, 35, 36
12, 35, 36
12, 17
14, 27
17
19
17
16, 33
16, 33
12, 36
18 12 – 14, 16,
24 – 26, 32, 33
7
20
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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. MONO ST GROUP TRACK
3D PHONIC RESUMEBONUS B.S.P.PRGR.MPEGDTSLPCM DVD AUDIO
SURROUND DVD LEVEL 123 REC
D
12 3 4 65789p
qt;
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TRACK
TITLE CHAP. TITLE
• 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
TRACK
GROUP TRACK
Title number
Chapter number
Elapsed playing time
Group number
Track number
Elapsed playing time*2
Track number
GROUP TRACK
MP3/WMA/JPEG:
DVD Video:
SVCD/VCD/CD:
Track number
Group number
Elapsed playing time*4Current 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
• While listening to radio: • While selecting “TAPE” or “AUX IN”:
Source name
Indications on the main display
Total playing time*2
ST
Band
Frequency
File type indicator
GROUP TRACK
Total title number
DVD Audio:
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1 BEEP ON indicator
• Lights when key-touch tone is activated.
2 File type indicators
• MP3: lights while playing back an MP3 track.
• WMA: lights while playing back a WMA track.
• JPEG: lights while playing back a JPEG file.
3 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.
4 GROUP indicator
• Lights to indicate the group number when the source is
DVD Audio or MP3/WMA disc.
5 CHAP. indicator
•Lights to indicate the chapter number when the source is
DVD Video.
6 TRACK indicator
• Lights to indicate the track number when the source is a
disc (except for DVD Video).
7 Main display
8 REC indicator
• Flashes while recording.
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 Disc operation indicators
• REPEAT: lights when Repeat Play mode is activated.
• RANDOM: lights when Random Play is activated.
• ALL 1 DISC:
– ALL: lights when All Disc Repeat is activated.
– 1: lights when One Track/Chapter/Step Repeat is
activated.
–1DISC: lights when One Disc Repeat is activated.
• PROGRAM: lights when Program Play mode is
activated.
q Disc indicators
• Each indicator shows the status of a disc placed on each
corresponding disc tray (DISC1 – DISC5).
– Lights up when a disc is loaded.
•Goes off when the unit detects there is no disc loaded on
the disc tray.
w DVD AUDIO indicator
• Lights when DVD Audio is detected.
e SURROUND indicator
• Lights when the Surround mode is activated.
r Source signal indicators
• LPCM:lights when a source signal is linear PCM.
• D: 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.
t Audio level indicator
y PRGR. indicator
• Lights when the progressive scanning mode is selected.
u DVD LEVEL 123 indicators
• Lights when the DVD Video is detected.
i B.S.P. indicator
• Lights when browsable still picture on DVD Audio is
available (see page 23).
o BONUS indicator
• Lights when DVD Audio with bonus group is detected
(see page 24).
; Tape operation indicators
• 2 3 (tape direction):
– Lights to indicate the current tape running direction.
– Flashes slowly during playback and recording.
– Flashes quickly while rewinding a tape.
–Flashes intermittently while locating the beginning of a
recording.
• (reverse mode):
–:tape play continues endlessly.
–:tape play stops at the end of one side.
a RESUME indicator
•Lights when the Resume function is activated (see
page 14).
s 3D PHONIC indicator
•Lights when 3D PHONIC is activated (see page 19).
d 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
GROUP SKIP
4/¢
1/¡
7,8
SHIFT
RETURN
TOP MENU
MENU
3/2/5/∞
ENTER
2
Disc number
buttons,
10 keys
The STANDBY lamp on the main unit lights
in red.
•Asmall amount of power is always
consumed even while on standby.
For private listening
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the
main unit. The sound will no longer come out of the
speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before
connecting or putting the headphones.
• Disconnecting the headphones will activate the
speakers again.
DO NOT turn off (stand by) the System with
the volume set to an extremely high level;
Otherwise, the sudden blast of sound can
damage your hearing, speakers and/or
headphones when you turn on the System or
start playback.
Main Unit
ONLY
CANCEL
/DEMO
DEMO START
DEMO OFF
2 sec.
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Listening to the Radio
To select the band (FM/AM)
To tune in to a station
While FM or AM is selected...
When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal strength is
tuned in, the frequency search stops.
• When you repeatedly press the button, the frequency
changes step by step.
• You can also use 1 /¡ buttons on the main unit.
To stop searching manually,
press either button.
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
FM AM
Increases the frequency.
Decreases the frequency.
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 the PRESET
+/– control on the main unit.
Main Unit
ONLY
SET
/DISPLAY
P
R
E
S
E
T
SET
/DISPLAY
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 comprise of
“
Groups
” which includes “
Tracks
,” and CD/SVCD/VCD
comprise of only “
Tracks
.”
For JPEG playback, see “Operations on the CONTROL” on
page 31.
To insert discs
To close the disc tray,
press the same 0 again.
• If you press DVD/CD 3 , disc tray closes automatically
and playback starts.
•
When you press 0 for the next tray you want to place
another disc onto, the first disc tray automatically closes and
then next tray comes out.
While playing DVD/SVCD/VCD: This System can store
the stop point, and when you start playback again by
pressing 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 40.)
To select a playback disc
•You can also use the disc number play buttons on the unit.
To select a title/group
While playing a disc...
To select a chapter/track
While playing...
To locate a particular portion
While playing a disc except 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
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5
PLAY
EJECT
•When using an 8 cm disc, place it
on the inner circle of the disc
tray.
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 sounds.
Appears at the beginning of a scene containing
multi-subtitle.
•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 40.
DISC2DISC1
DISC5DISC4
DISC3
(holding then...)
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.
x2 x5 x10 x20 x60
x2 x5 x10 x20 x60
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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
.
To play back by using the disc menu
You can operate the disc play—DVD and SVCD/VCD with
Playback Control (PBC)—using the disc menu shown on the
TV screen.
• When an SVCD or VCD with PBC is detected, “PBC”
appears on the display instead of the playing time.
7
For DVD Video/DVD Audio:
1
Show the disc menu.
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 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 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
To reverse the tape automatically
To locate the beginning or next of a recording—
Music Scan
During play, designate where the recording you want is
located—specify how many recordings need to be skipped
on the tape.
• You can also use 4 /¢ buttons on the remote control.
To start: To stop:
To rewind tape:
Before or after play...
•You can also use 4 /¢ buttons on the remote control.
Push
Insert
Close
REV.MODE
Rewinds the tape to the right.
Rewinds the tape to the left.
3(forward)
2(reverse)
REV.MODE
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.
REV.MODE
(holding then...)
• You can also use REVERSE MODE button on the unit.
Searches for the beginning of the
recording to the right.
Searches for the beginning of the
recording to the left.
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