KEF instant theatre KIT100 User manual

KIT100 USA
Part No. 290159USA
Issue 1: March 2004
Installation Manual
Manual de instalación
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important safety instructions
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.
Warning:
This electrical apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and care should be taken not to place objects containing liquids, such as
vases, upon the apparatus.
Class 1 laser product
The DVD player contained within this system is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to EN60825-1:1994
+ A11.The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom of the DVD unit.
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
The DVD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
Class B emissions limits
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Batteries
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
Please read this owner’s guide
• Read these instructions and heed all warnings.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly, and enjoy all of its
advanced features. Save this owner’s guide for future reference.
• Do not block the ventilation openings at the rear of the subwoofer.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding - type plug.The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord and plugs from being walked on or pinched.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by KEF.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• Clean only with a damp cloth.
• When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
CAUTION
RISK OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electrical shock to persons.
The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
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LEFT
RIGHT
Composite video
Subwoofer/head unit
AM
Power
KIT100 Speakers KIT100 DVD KIT100 PSW Subwoofer
FM tv audio
Subwoofer/speakers
KIT100
SOURCE
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Thank you for purchasing the KIT100.We are confident that it will provide reliable, high performance sound for many years to come. Please read this manual fully
before you attempt any connections to the KIT100.
Gracias por adquirir el modelo KIT100. Un producto de calidad excepcional capaz de garantizar un sonido de alta calidad por muchos años. Por favor lea atentamente
este manual antes de seguir adelante con las conexiones del KIT100.
(ES) introducción
introduction
(ES) contenido del embalaje
carton contents
GB
ES
(GB) Follow this manual carefully for best results
(ES) Siga las instrucciones de este manual para
obtener los mejores resultados
(GB) Read and return warranty card
(ES) Lea y envíenos la tarjeta de garantía
(GB) Clean with a damp lint free cloth
(ES) Limpie con un paño húmedo
(GB) Do not use spirit based cleaners
(ES) No use limpiadores con base de alcohol
(GB) Avoid direct sunlight
(ES) Evite la luz directa
del sol
(GB) Avoid temperature extremes
(ES) Evite temperaturas extremas
(GB) SAFETY NOTICE! trailing cables are dangerous, secure all cables
(ES) ¡ATENCION! los cables de conexión sueltos de los altavoces son peligrosos. Fíjelos
(GB) Avoid damp
(ES) Evite la humedad
(ES) puntos importantes
important points
(GB) Read
(ES) Lea
(GB) Correct
(ES) Correcto
(GB) Wrong
(ES) Incorrecto (GB) Option
(ES) Opción
(GB) Caution/Warning
(ES) Precaución/Atención
(GB) Electrical Warning
(ES) Advertencia eléctrica
(GB) Positive/RED
(ES) Positivo / ROJO (GB) Negative/BLACK
(ES) Negativo / NEGRO
The following icons are used throughout this manual to help you safely install your new DVD system. Please follow them carefully.
Se utilizan los iconos siguientes en este manual para ayudarle a instalar con seguridad sus nuevos altavoces. Sígalas cuidadosamente.
(ES) uso del manual
using the manual
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ES
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R
TO HEAD UNIT TO SPEAKERS
L
POWER
ON OFF
RIGHT
LEFT
R
RL RL
L
R
TO HEAD UNIT TO SPEAKERS
L
POWER
ON OFF
1
2
3
(ES) guía rápida de procedimientos iniciales
quick start-up guide
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R
TO HEAD UNIT TO SPEAKERS
L
POWER
ON OFF
POWER
ON OFF
open / close
4
5
6
SOURCE
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(ES) colocación de los altavoces
positioning speakers
AB
750 mm
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(ES) colocación del subwoofer
positioning subwoofer
AB
>150mm
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(ES) opciones de conexión a tv
tv connection options
composite
S video
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SOURCE
SOURCE
component
tv audio out
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VCR
Cable/Sat
VCR
Cable/Sat
Line Out
RL
Line Out
RL
Line Out
RL
Line Out
RL
Cable/Sat
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Cable/Sat
SOURCE
SOURCE
SOURCE
SOURCE
am aerial set-up
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3 4
fm aerial set-up
(ES) configuración de la antena de am (ES) configuración de la antena de fm
(ES) opciones de conexión avanzadas a vcr/satélite
vcr/satellite advanced connection options
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unpacking
Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your system as needed.
WARNING:
To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children.
If any part of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify your authorised dealer immediately.
Check to be sure your system includes the parts shown (page 1).
Note:
Please make a note of the serial numbers on the bottom of the DVD unit and the rear of the subwoofer. Copy those numbers onto your
warranty card and in the space provided below.
For your records
Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the DVD unit and the rear of the Subwoofer module.
DVD unit serial number: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Subwoofer module serial number: ________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer phone: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase date: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
User defined DVD parental code: ________________________________________________________________________________
We suggest you keep your sales receipt and warranty card together with this owner’s guide.
English instructions
video connection setup
Selecting the correct input on your TV
The KEF Instant Theatre on-screen displays will only be present on your TV screen if the TV’s external input is properly set to the correct input
which is connected to the DVD player.The video input selection is most commonly made on televisions by pressing the TV’s remote control
button marked ‘TV/Video’,‘Input’,‘AV in’ or ‘Aux’.
Selecting Component and Progressive DVD output
When using the component video connection to your TV (whether progressive or not) you must connect the composite video connection as
well to allow you to set the component option while the default DVD output is composite only. Once you have selected the component option
in the DVDs video settings menu change the TVs input source to compontent and then select progressive if supported by your TV.
Video loop-through
The KEF Instant Theatre only plays composite video inputs on the composite vido output and only plays SVideo inputs on the SVideo output.You
will therefore need a composite or an SVideo lead if you are using these as video sources.
Record and Multi-room audio outputs
Stereo mode must be selected in the Audio menu when using the left and right Record/Multi-room output on the back of the subwoofer to turn
the surround sound off.
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Will display CD track number and its elapsed time when
a disc is playing or the frequency of a radio station Radio PRESET number
Output acoustic mode over
ride indicator:
STEREO / MOVIE
Surround sound encoding currently
being applied by the system:
DOLBY DIGITAL®
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II®
DTS MUTE activated
Radio TUNED,
FM Stereo and
frequency band
When SLEEP is activated,
the time until system
turn off is displayed
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dvd rear panel
Radio aerials
AM and FM
Connection to
subwoofer Video output to TV
Component, S-video
or Composite
Digital
Audio
output
Video inputs
S-video or
composite
Digital
audio
inputs
Audio inputs
from set-top box,
VCR and TV
DVD
region
code
dvd system controls
POWER
Turns your KEF Instant Theatre
system on and off.When off
the standby LED is lit
SOURCE
Changes to the next source
selection with each press
OPEN/CLOSE
Opens and closes the
disc tray
<> SKIP/PRESET
Selects the next or
previous chapter on a DVD,
track on a CD or MP3 disc,
picture on a JPEG disc or
radio station preset
<> VOLUME
Increases or decreases the
system volume. Pressing
also unmutes the system if
muted
PLAY/PAUSE
Starts the DVD or CD playing,
if a disc is in. If already playing
it will pause the disc;
press again to resume playing STANDBY
display
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remote control
OPEN/CLOSE
Opens and closes the disc tray
POWER
Turns the system on or off
DEVICE
Selects the device to be operated by the
remote control. For example;TV,VCR,
satellite set-top box, cable set-top box. Press
DVD device key to control your
KIT100 DVD home theatre.
SET
Used to program in the correct IR product
code to enable the remote control to operate
different equipment.
BASS/ TREBLE
Displays the bass/treble control menu
MUTE
Mutes and unmutes the system volume
± VOLUME
Increases or decreases the system volume
± SUBWOOFER LEVEL
Increases or decreases the level of bass from
the subwoofer
± SKIP/PRESET
Selects the next or previous chapter on a
DVD, track on a CD or MP3 disc, picture on
a JPEG disc or radio station preset
PLAY
Starts the DVD or CD playing
PAUSE
Pauses the disc. Press again to advance the
disc one frame
STOP
Stops the disc playing. Press again to go back
to the beginning of the disc
REV/TUNE DOWN
Rewind x2, x4, x8 or x20. Radio manually
tune down
FAST/TUNE UP
Fast forward x2, x4,x8 or x20. Radio manually
tune up
CHAPTER/SEEK DOWN
Selects the previous chapter, track, or picture.
Radio auto tune down
CHAPTER/SEEK UP
Selects the next chapter, track, or picture.
Radio auto tune up
ANGLE
Changes the DVD camera angle, if available,
and rotates a JPEG picture
SUBTITLES
Changes to the next available subtitle language
on the DVD disc
SLEEP
Activates the automatic system turn off timer.
Repeated pressing selects a sleep time
between 10 and 120 minutes and timer off
NUMERIC KEYPAD
Enter the number of the desired DVD chapter,
CD track, or radio station preset
SOURCE
Selects the source of the KIT100 DVD home
theatre. Each press scrolls through the
available functions. Disc (will play the inserted
DVD, CD or MP3 disc), FM radio,AM radio,TV
sound source,VCR sound and video source,
CBL/SAT set-top box sound and video source.
DVD MENU
Displays the top menu of the currently loaded
DVD disc if present
SETTINGS - Accesses Settings Menu
Includes controls for Language,Video,Audio,
and parental control functions
SELECT
After highlighting your desired menu choice
using the navigation cursor keys, press the
SELECT button to confirm your choice
NAVIGATION CURSOR KEYS
Use to move within any on-screen menu
STATUS INFO
Displays information about the currently
playing DVD or CD on your TV screen.
Press once for simple elapsed and remaining
time display, press again for complete status
display. Pressing a third time will exit
EXIT
Exits without saving partially completed
changes in settings menu. Displays the DVD
disc title menu if present
SHUFFLE/REPEAT
Plays CD tracks, DVD chapters or JPEG
pictures in a random order. Repeats the track,
chapter, title or disc
STORE/ERASE PRESET
Stores or erases the current radio station
SAT
SET
DEVICE
SOURCE
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PROGRAMMING MODE LED
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Settings menu
Press the SETTINGS button when watching video from the KEF Instant Theatre to view the Settings
menu, provided the TV’s external AUX input is properly set to view the KEF Instant Theatre’s video
output.Within the Settings menu, select a category (Language,Video,Audio, or Ratings) with the
left/right navigation cursor keys, and press SELECT to open that category’s menu.
Within all the menus, select a category with the up/down navigation cursor keys, and press SELECT
to open that category’s options.Then choose an option with the up/down navigation cursor keys and
press SELECT.To back out of the menus use the left and up navigation cursor keys.
Language menu
The Language menu provides for changing the language of all KEF Instant Theatre system menus,
and for indicating preferences for the language of the DVD’s soundtrack and menus. (DVDs are
published with a limited number of languages on any one disc; the disc will play in your selected
language, if available, or else in the default language for that disc.) Within the Language menu, select a
category (Main menu, DVD soundtrack, or DVD menu) with the up/down cursor keys, and press
SELECT to open that category’s options.
Main Menu
Choosing a language from this list will cause all KEF Instant Theatre system menus (including this one)
to be displayed in that language.
DVD Soundtrack
DVD discs are often published with multiple alternate soundtracks for any one film on that disc.
Setting the DVD soundtrack language will use this sound track as default if it is present on the DVD.
It is usually possible to override this preference in the DVD disc’s own menu.
DVD Menu
This will set the default DVD discs menu language if available on that DVD.
Video Menu
The Video menu allows the KEF Instant Theatre to be optimised for use with different TVs and
different countries’ broadcast standards.
TV Type
Choose the option that best describes the TV being used.
Std. TV 4:3
Choose ‘Std.TV 4:3’ for a TV with a screen ratio of 3/4 which will appear almost as tall as it is wide
but is fairly small.When a DVD is published with both widescreen (letterbox) and pan-and-scan video
formats, this setting will cause it to play in pan-and-scan mode, expanding that part of the picture
containing the action to fill the entire screen.
Bigscreen 4:3
Choose ‘Bigscreen 4:3’ for a TV with a screen ratio 3/4 which will appear almost as tall as it is wide,
and is fairly large.When a DVD is published with both widescreen (letterbox) and pan-and-scan video
formats, this setting will cause it to play in widescreen mode, typically showing the entire widescreen
film image across the centre of the screen, leaving the very top and bottom of the screen
blank (black).
Widescreen 16:9
Choose ‘Widescreen 16:9’ for use with a true widescreen TV (with the screen almost twice as wide
as it is high).When a DVD includes the widescreen (letterbox) format, it will completely fill the
screen. If a DVD is published with only the pan-and-scan (traditional TV) video format, this setting will
cause it to be shown in the centre of the wide TV screen, with black filling in the empty space left and
right of the picture.
system settings
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TV Standard
Television programs are broadcast, and videos or DVDs are published, in different formats in different
countries. Choose the format that best matches the local video/broadcast environment.
NTSC
Choose this if all programming is per the NTSC standard. (Default for KEF Instant Theatre systems
sold in the USA.)
PAL
Choose this if all programming is per the PAL standard. (This is the broadcast standard across much
of Europe and is the default for KEF Instant Theatre systems sold in the UK and Europe.)
Auto
Choose this if using a multi-standard TV and for programming that is a mixture of NTSC and PAL,
as in countries where DVDs might not all be published in the same format.
DVD Output
DVD Output determines which video output, in addition to Composite (RCA), will carry video signals
from the KEF Instant Theatre to your TV. (You will see a prompt message when selecting a new DVD
output, highlight and SELECT “YES” to confirm any changes to this setting.This is to prevent you
setting an output video format which is not displayable on your TV).
Composite/S
Choose this setting if the KEF Instant Theatre will be connected to only the Composite (RCA) input
or the S-Video input of the TV.
Component
Choose this setting if the KEF Instant Theatre will be connected to the Component (RGB) input of
the TV. In this case, connect the Composite input as well, so that you can view non-DVD sources and
to allow you to set the component and progressive options whilst the default DVD output is
composite only.When watching a DVD, switch the input of the TV to “Component” or “RGB.” (The
KEF Instant Theatre’s Component and S-video outputs cannot both be active at the same time.)
Component gives the best video quality for plasma, projector, or other component compatible
televisions or monitors.
Progressive
Select “On” if using the Component output for DVD programs with a TV that supports
‘progressive scan’. Otherwise, select “off”. Progressive scan gives improved picture quality on a
compatible monitor or television but must be used in conjunction with component DVD Output.
It will output PAL or NTSC progressive output as defined by the source material.
Audio Menu
The Audio menu allows for calibration of the KEF Instant Theatre for use in unusually shaped or
furnished rooms, and for turning off the surround sound, if this should be desired.To adjust
bass/treble or the level of bass from the subwoofer, use the dedicated buttons on the remote control.
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Surround Sound
Normally, the default of “All purpose” is suitable for all users, but you may choose another setting for
surround sound as follows:
Off (Stereo)
Choose this setting to turn surround sound off. Stereo mode must be selected if you are using the
‘Record/multi room output’ on the rear of the subwoofer to record or drive a separate pair
of speakers.
Matrix
Use this setting to hear some degree of surround sound from mono sources.
Movie
Use this setting to experience Dolby Pro Logic II Movie decoded audio which produces different
surround effects for films and video games. Leave MOVIE switched off if you are listening to MUSIC.
All purpose
As the name suggests, this setting will optimise your system depending on what program material is
present with the exception of monophonic recordings. If the source contains Dolby DigitalTM or
DTSTM signals then these will always play by default. Other sources will be played in a configuration of
Prologic II chosen by KEF Audio for optimum reproduction of an analogue source material.
Dynamic Range Control
Dynamic Range Control will compress the sound for better listening at night when you do not wish
to disturb others in the house.
Off
The KEF Instant Theatre’s default is to have DRC turned off.This will not apply any compression to
Dolby Digital audio content.
On
This will increase the volume of quiet sounds such as speech at the same time as decreasing the
volume of loud special effects such as explosions.
Auto
This will automatically turn on DRC at volume levels below 25 on your KEF Instant Theatre.
Calibration Menu
The standard settings will already be correct for a normal room.The calibration menu allows you to test
that the speakers are all connected and allows you to adjust individual speaker levels if required for your
individual room. Note: The calibration option will only appear if you are in ‘disc mode’ when you
press SETTINGS.
Sitting in a central seat of the listening/viewing area, go to disc mode, highlight and SELECT “Calibration” to
start the acoustic calibration process. Noise will emanate from one channel, then the next, and the next,
right around the listening/viewing area. Use the up/down navigation cursor keys to adjust the volume of any
channel that doesn’t appear to match the others.When all channels sound equally loud, press STOP or EXIT
on the remote to exit the menu. It is recommended that a Sound Pressure Level meter is used to measure
the sound levels accurately. (Although it is possible to adjust the subwoofer level during this process,
KEF recommends only confirming that the subwoofer is working, but not attempting to match its level to
that of the other speakers. It is best to make fine adjustments to the subwoofer level using the remote
control keys during normal listening.)
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Ratings Menu
DVD discs can be published with audience rating information or with multiple versions of the video
appropriate for different audiences.The ratings menu is designed to allow parents to limit what sort
of DVD programs can be watched by other family members without the parents’ private password.
(Unfortunately, as of the publication date of this manual, many DVDs are published without rating
information and will play regardless of the parental control setting.)
Password
If the lock icon to the right is open, enter any 4-digit security code with the numeric buttons of the remote
and press SELECT.This will engage the parental controls feature and lock out others from this menu.
If the lock to the right is closed, the “Ratings” cannot be changed without first re-entering the previously set
4-digit code and pressing SELECT. (During playback of a disc with a higher rating, you will be prompted for
your password, enter the same four digits, then press SELECT.)
Write your code here for future reference: ______________________________________________
Ratings
Highlight the current rating and make changes with the left/right cursor keys.Then press the up cursor
once, enter a password, and press SELECT to lock out further changes. Press the up cursor again or press
SETTINGS or EXIT to leave the “Ratings” menu.
Rating level Name Description MPAA rating European rating
1 Child Safe Particularly suitable for children
2 Universal General audiences G U
3 PG Parental guidance PG PG
4 PG>12 Parents strongly cautioned PG-13
5 PG>15 May be suitable for mature teenagers PG-15
6 Accompanied Restricted <17s to be accompanied R
7 18+ No-one 17 and under NC-17
8 Adult Suitable for adults 18
Radio Menu
To play the radio:
Press source button repeatedly until the AM or FM radio band indicator is selected the radio and switch
from one frequency band to the other. Use the PRESET button or the navigation cursor keys to select the
desired preset radio station.
To tune the radio:
PressTUNE on the remote control to manually search or press SEEK to automatically tune the radio.
To store a preset:
The currently tuned radio station will be saved to the next available preset when you press STORE/ERASE
PRESET twice. Alternatively to save the radio station to a specific preset, between 1 and 40, navigate to a
free preset and then press STORE/ERASE PRESET twice. Highlight the “l<<” and “>>l” symbols and press
SELECT to go to the previous or next page of ten preset numbers.
To erase a preset:
The currently highlighted preset radio station will be removed if you press STORE/ERASE PRESET twice.
Status Menu
Pressing STATUS INFO once will display elapsed and remaining time information of the currently playing
DVD or CD on your TV’s screen. Press again for complete status display. Pressing a third time
will exit.
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Shuffle/Repeat Menu
Accessed by pressing the SHUFFLE/REPEAT key on the remote control. Use the navigation cursor keys to
highlight the setting you wish to change, then press SELECT to change the setting. Once satisfied with the
settings, highlight “OK” and press SELECT once more to save the changes. (Highlight and SELECT “Cancel,”
or press SHUFFLE/REPEAT, to discard any changes and exit the SHUFFLE/REPEAT screen.) All shuffle/repeat
settings revert to “Off” whenever a disc is ejected.
Shuffle
Shuffle modifies the order in which the chapters or tracks of a disc will be played. Choose “Shuffle” to play
them in random order, or “Program” to create a custom ordered list of chapters/tracks.
Choose “on” to play the tracks of a CD or the chapters of a DVD title in random order. (A DVD ‘title’ is a
single feature, of which there may be several on a disc; the main film, in addition to any number of
bonus features.)
Program (CD only)
When “Program” is set and “OK” SELECTED, a screen appears listing all possible play positions.
(Highlight the “1”, then enter the track number that should play first; highlight the “2”, etc.)
Play Program
Highlight and SELECT “Play Program” to exit programming mode and play the programmed selections.
(To exit this screen without programming any selections, simply press “SHUFFLE/REPEAT” twice.)
Clear Program
Highlight and SELECT “Clear All” to empty the list of programmed selections and start over.
Repeat
If repeat is off the current loaded CD or DVD will play to the end of the disc and stop (this is the default
behaviour).As with shuffle, select “OK” to confirm all changes and exit the shuffle/repeat menu or select
“Cancel” to discard changes and exit the shuffle/repeat menu.
Choose “Track” to repeat the currently playing CD track (song) indefinitely.
Choose “Disc” to repeat the currently playing CD or DVD disc indefinitely.
Choose “Chapter” to repeat the currently playing DVD chapter indefinitely.
Choose “Title” to repeat the currently playing DVD title indefinitely. (A DVD “title” is a single feature,
of which there may be several on a disc; the main film, in addition to any number of bonus features.)
MP3 and JPEG Playback Menu
This allows you to create viewing programs by highlighting each number to the left of each desired file,
and pressing SELECT to highlight the filename in blue. Once all the desired songs or pictures (you cannot
include both in the same program) are highlighted blue, press PLAY to play the resulting list of songs or view
the resulting slideshow. (Once the slideshow, is complete, or the selected music begins to play, you will see a
screen entitled “Brow Prog” showing the list of files programmed to play.)
When listening to MP3 files or viewing JPEG pictures, the SKIP buttons jumps to the next/previous
file of the same type, either MP3 or picture, but not between the two.To play the other type of file,
press STOP, then highlight and SELECT or PLAY the desired file. Please note that MP3s will only play
in stereo irrespective of the surround sound mode selected in the audio menu.
File numbers
Highlight the number to the left of the desired file, and SELECT it or press PLAY to play or view that file.
Numbers are from “1” through to the total number of MP3 and JPEG files on the disc, displayed in groups of
ten. Highlight and SELECT the “|<<” and “>>|” symbols to go to the previous or next page of ten file names.
Browse Disc
Highlight and SELECT this item to change to “Create Program” mode, which facilitates playback of only
chosen MP3 audio files or JPEG picture files from the current disc.
Crea Prog
Short for “Create Program”, highlight and SELECT this item to exit programming mode and return to
“Browse Disc” mode.
Brow Prog
Highlight and SELECT “Browse Program” to change back to “Browse Disc” mode.
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Dolby Surround
DTS Digital Surround
Macrovision
progressive scan output at 525p and 625p
dvd region codes
1. Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital consists of up to “5.1” channels – front left,
front right, centre, surround left, surround right and an additional channel exclusively reserved for additional deep bass sound effects. (The Low
Frequency Effects (LFE) channel containing bass frequencies of up to 120Hz). Unlike the analogue Dolby Pro Logic format, Dolby Digital’s channels
can all contain full range sound information, from the lowest bass, up to the highest frequencies (22kHz).The signals within each channel are
distinct from the others, allowing pinpoint sound imaging, and Dolby Digital offers tremendous dynamic range from the most powerful sound
effects to the quietest, softest sounds, free from noise and distortion.
2. Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories using feedback logic steering technology and offering
improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits. Dolby Pro Logic II can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby
Surround but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left, front right, centre, surround left and surround right) to achieve surround
sound.Whereas with conventional Dolby Pro Logic the surround channel playback frequency band was limited, Dolby Pro Logic II offers a wider
band range (20Hz to 20kHz or greater). In addition the surround channels were monoaural (the surround left and right channels were the same)
with previous Dolby Pro Logic, but with Dolby Pro Logic II they are played as stereo signals.
3. Dolby Surround
These are sources in which three or more channels of surround have been recorded as two channels using Dolby Surround encoding technology.
Dolby Surround is used for the sound tracks of movies recorded on DVDs, LDs and video cassettes to be played onVCRs, as well as for the
stereo broadcast signals of FM radio,TV, satellite broadcasts and cable TV. Decoding these signals with Dolby Pro Logic makes it possible to
achieve multi-channel surround playback.The signals can also be played on ordinary stereo equipment, in which case they provide normal stereo
sound.There are two types of DVD Dolby SURROUND recording signals. 1) 2-channel PCM stereo signals 2) 2-channel Dolby Digital signals.
The KEF Instant Theatre is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby”,“Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
Digital Theatre Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theatre Systems. DTS offers the
same “5.1” playback channels as Dolby Digital (front left, front right and centre, surround left and surround right) as well as the stereo 2-channel
mode.The signals for the different channels are fully independent, eliminating the risk of deterioration of sound quality due to interference
between signals and crosstalk etc. DTS features a relatively higher bit rate as compared to Dolby Digital (1234 kbps for CDs and LDs, 1536 kbps
for DVDs) so it operates with a relatively low compression rate. Because of this the amount of data is great, and when DTS playback is used in
movie theatres, a separate CDROM synchronised with the film is played.With LDs and DVDs, there is of course no need for an extra disc;
the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the same disc, so the discs can be handled in the same way as discs with other
formats.There are also music CDs recorded in DTS.These CDs include 5.1-channel surround signals (compared to two channels on current
CDs).They do not include picture data, but they offer surround playback on CD players that are equipped with digital outputs (PCM type digital
output required). External DTS CD bitstreams coming in on the optical SPDIF audio CBL input of the KEF Instant Theatre will not be decoded by
the KEF Instant Theatre system. DTS surround playback offers the same intricate, grand sounds as a movie theatre, right in your own listening
room.“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theatre Systems Inc.
The KEF Instant Theatre incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision. 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 artefacts to be displayed in
the picture. In case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the ‘standard
definition’ output by setting the DVD output to progressive “off”. If there are questions regarding the TV set compatibility with this 525p and
625p DVD player, please contact our customer service centre.
The KEF Instant Theatre is shipped with a specific DVD region code as marked on the rear panel of the DVD player.This will be region “1” for
America, region “2” for Europe and region “3” for Asia.The system will only play DVDs which match this region code.
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navigation helpguide
DVD MENU
Displays the title menu of the currently loaded DVD disc. (The DVD player must be selected first, by pressing
Source key on the remote to select the KEF Instant Theatres disc mode.) Each disc menu will be different but
typically allows you to play the disc, choosing different sound and picture formats, and going directly to any
point in the film or video. Press DVD MENU again or press EXIT to leave the menu and resume playing.
EXIT
Exits the KEF Instant Theatre’s settings menu or the DVD disc menu, and returns to the video/audio program.
Exits without saving partially completed changes. Exit will also bring up the currently playing DVD’s title menu if
one is present on the disc.This can sometimes be different to the DVD’s top menu obtained by pressing the
DVD menu button.
Navigation cursor keys
Use to move within any on-screen menu; both menus provided on DVD discs, as well as the SETTINGS,
BASS/TREBLE, SHUFFLE/REPEAT,AM/FM control, and MP3/Photo-browsing menus of your KEF Instant Theatre.
Pressing one of the (up/down/left/right) cursor keys will move the highlight to the next item in the direction of
the arrow.
In the KEF Instant Theatre settings menu, you can back out of the submenus by using either the up or left
cursor keys, as appropriate. (“On-screen” means on your TV’s screen, provided the TV’s external input (Aux in)
is properly set to view the KEF Instant Theatre DVD output.)
SELECT
After highlighting your desired menu choice using the navigation cursor keys, press the SELECT button to
confirm your choice. SELECT can change to the next choice in a list of options, as is the case in the KEF Instant
Theatre’s shuffle/repeat menu. (When browsing computer CDs containing MP3 and/or JPEG files SELECT will
play the currently highlighted file.)
BASS/ TREBLE
Displays the bass/treble control menu on the front panel display and on your TV. Use the up/down cursor keys
to switch between bass and treble, and the left/right cursor keys to adjust each control. Press BASS/TREBLE
again or wait 5 seconds to exit the menu.
SETTINGS
Pressing the SETTINGS button when watching any source except your TV will bring up the Settings menu,
which includes controls for Language,Video, Audio, and Ratings (parental control) functions. Use of this menu is
entirely optional, as the out-of-the box default settings will work fine for most customers. Press SETTINGS
again, or press EXIT at any time, to exit the settings menu. (Please note that the Settings menu is not available
during playback of JPEG pictures.)
STATUS INFO
In disc mode this will display information about the currently playing DVD or CD on your TV screen. Press
once for simple elapsed and remaining time display, press again for complete status display. Pressing a third time
will exit.
SOURCE
taking care of your system
Cleaning your DVD system
• Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside surfaces of the DVD system
• Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives
• Do not allow any liquids to spill into any openings
Cleaning the speakers
• Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft, damp cloth.You can use an ammonia-free window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish
• Do not use any sprays near the speakers. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives
• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings
• The speaker grilles require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully, if necessary
Cleaning discs
To minimise exposure to dust and dirt, return discs to their cases after use. Store each disc in its case, away from direct sunlight,
high temperatures, and humidity
Handle discs by their edges to prevent
fingerprints and scratches
To remove stains or fingerprints from the
surface of a disc, use a soft and dry lint-free,
cloth.Wipe in straight movements from the
centre of the disc to the outside
Do not use a circular motion to clean. Do
not use any chemical products; they can
damage the disc
Do not write on or attach labels to the
surface of a disc
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