Venturer STS91 User manual

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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Notes on Copyright
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, rent copyrighted material without
permission.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing
uses only.
DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted. 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.
On Placement
• Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid.
• Place the unit on a flat and even surface.
• Donotrestricttheairflowoftheunitbyplacingitinaplacewithpoorairflow,bycoveringitwithacloth,orbyplacing
it on carpeting.
On Safety
• When connecting or disconnecting the AC cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the cord may damage
it and create a hazard.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power cord.
On Condensation
• When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form inside the unit.
When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally. Let the unit stand for 1 to 2 hours
before turning the power on, or gradually heat the room up and dry the unit before use.
WARNING:
• Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power cord and refer servicing to a qualified technician.
• Do not place anything directly on the top of the unit. Damage to the unit can result.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol,
within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
theusertothepresenceofuninsulated"dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to cause an electric
shock.
Theexclamationpointwithintheequilateraltriangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in this owner manual.
This product contains a
low power laser device.
CAUTION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a book case
or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in
the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means
of an appliance are not defeated.
12. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be
located away from power lines.
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside
antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the
antenna system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built
up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.
16. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.
17. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled,
into the enclosure through openings.
18. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled, into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
19. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instruction ..................... 1-2
Disc Formats ................................................ 4
Before You Start ........................................... 5
Usingtheremotecontrol..........................................5
Parts and Functions .................................. 6-8
RemoteControl......................................................6-7
FrontandTopPanel...................................................8
Display ......................................................... 9
FrontPanelDisplay....................................................9
DisplayInformation...................................................9
Setup ..................................................... 10-14
Forbetterreception................................................10
ConnectingyourTV...........................................10-11
ConnectingaVCR....................................................12
Connectinganothersource..................................12
Connectingthespeakers&subwoofer ................13
Positioningthespeakersandsubwoofer.............13
Mountingrearsurroundspeakers ..........................14
TurningontheUnitandTV ....................................14
Powercordconnection...........................................14
Adjusting the Sound ............................. 15-16
Playing a Disc ....................................... 17-19
PlayingDisc.............................................................17
Pausingplayback(stillmode)...............................17
Stoppingplayback.................................................17
Toskiptoadifferenttrack......................................17
FastFoward/FastReverse.....................................18
Slow-motionplay...................................................18
Skip(Forward/Reverse)..........................................18
Zoomingintoanimage .........................................18
Angleselection.......................................................19
Audioselection.......................................................19
Subtitleselection....................................................19
Special Functions ................................. 20-22
Displayfunction(DVD)..........................................20
Locatingaspecifictitle .........................................21
Locatingaspecifictitle/chapter/track..................21
Locatingaspecifictime.........................................22
Anglesetting...........................................................22
Audiosetting..........................................................22
Subtitlesetting.......................................................22
CD/DVDprogrammablememory...............23
DVDprogrammablememory.................................23
Title/Chapterprogrammedplayback.............23
CDprogrammablememory...................................23
Trackprogrammedplayback..........................23
Repeat Playback ........................................ 24
Repeatingatitle/chapter(DVD)............................24
Repeatingasingletrack/wholedisc(CD)...........24
Repeatingaspecificsection(DVD)......................24
Playing MP3 and Picture File Disc......... 25-26
PlayingaMP3filedisc............................................25
PlayingaPicturefiledisc.......................................26
PlayingaMP3/Picturefiledisc...............................26
CustomizingtheFunctionSettings ........27-34
LANGUAGEsetting..................................................27
VIDEOsetting......................................................27-29
TVShape..............................................................27
VideoOutput.......................................................28
Brightness............................................................29
Edges....................................................................29
AUDIOsetting.....................................................30-32
DigitalOut...........................................................30
L/Rspeaker..........................................................30
Subwoofer............................................................31
SurroundDelay.................................................31
CenterDelay.......................................................32
Pinknoise...........................................................32
RATINGsetting...................................................33-34
Password/Parentallock ....................................33
FactorySet..........................................................34
Radio Operation ......................................... 35
LanguageCodeListforDiscLanguage.......36
Maintenance................................................37
CleaningDisc..........................................................37
CleaningtheUnit...................................................37
ImportantNote.......................................................37
Trouble Shooting Guide ........................ 37-38

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The unit can playback discs bearing any of the following marks:
Region Management Information
RegionManagementInformation:ThisunitisdesignedandmanufacturedtorespondtotheRegionManagement
Information that is encoded on DVD discs. If the Region number printed on the DVD disc does not correspond
to the Region number of this unit, this unit cannot play that disc.
The region number of this unit is 1.
Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available
When the symbol appears on the TV screen, it indicates that the function or operation attempted is not
available at that time. This occurs because the DVD disc manufacturer determines the specific functions.
Certain functions may not be available on some discs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the
disc.
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Audio CDs
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Notes on Unauthorized Discs
You may not be able to play back some DVD discs on this unit if they were purchased from outside your
geographic area or made for business purposes.
Title, Chapter and Tracks
• DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”. If the
disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would
beaseparate“title”.“Chapters” aresectionsoftitles.
• Audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. A “track” is
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• This unit supports 2-channel (L/R) audio and 5.1ch (Multi-channel) MPEG Audio 1/2 (only when the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT coaxial jack is used for connection). It does not support 7.1 channel MPEG Audio Version 2.0.
• When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played, but the graphic
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BeforeYou Start
To install Batteries
1.Open the battery door.
Battery Replacement
When batteries become weak, the operating distance of the Remote Control is greatly reduced and you will
need to replace the batteries.
Notes:
• If the Remote Control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage caused
by battery leakage corrosion.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZINC) or rechargeable
(NICKEL-CADMIUM) batteries.
2.Insert two "AAA" or IECR03 [1.5V] size batteries.
Using the Remote Control
• Point the Remote Control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the Unit.
• When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared REMOTE SENSOR may be
degraded, causing unreliable operation.
• The recommended effective distance for remote operation is about 16 feet (5 meters).

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Parts and Functions
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Remote Control
1) FUNCTIONbutton
Display the FUNCTION screen where you can check or
change various setting.
2) PREV button
Move reverse through titles, chapters or tracks on a disc.
Tune to the presetted stations.
3) / TUNING buttons
:Fast reverse playback.
:Fast forward playback.
TUNING : Scan all available radio stations.
4) DISPLAYbutton
Change disc status information displayed on the TV.
5) RETURN button
ReturntothenormaloperationafterusingtheSETUPmenu.
6) MEMORYbutton
Enter the number of a selected chapter or track.
Enter the number of a selected station.
7) STOP button
Stop playback.
8) SETUPbutton
Open and close the unit's SETUP menu screen.
9) / CURSOR buttons
Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and make
adjust certain settings.
10) ENTERbutton
Confirm selections on a menu screen.
11) SLOW button
Perform slow forward playback of DVDs.
12) OPEN / CLOSE button
Use to open or close the disc tray.
13) P. SCAN / CVBS button
Changing YUV output to Progressive Scan Video mode or
back to CVBS mode.
14) PROLOGICIIbutton
In AV_IN mode, switches to Dolby Pro Logic mode for VHS
tapes encoded with Dolby Pro Logic.
15) Number (0 - 9) and (+10) buttons
Use when creating programs, and entering a parental level
password. To select numbers over 9, press +10 button and
then the second no. for example, to enter 18, press +10 and
then 8.
16) ANGLE button
Switch the camera angle of the video presentation when
sceneswithmultiplecameraanglesarerecordedonaDVD.
17) SUBTITLEbutton
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Parts and Functions
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18) STANDBY / ON [ I / ] button
Turns the Unit on and puts it in standby mode.
19) NEXT button
Move forward through titles, chapters or tracks on a disc.
Tune to the presetted stations.
20) AUDIObutton
Selectone of the audio soundtracks programmed ona DVD
or selects the audio output mode on a AUDIO CD.
21) ZOOMbutton
Zoom into an image.
TVMODEbutton
In stop mode, select whether to output the video signal. TV
shows"AUTO"whichmeansoutputsignaldependsonDVD
disc(eitherNTSCorPAL).TVshows"PAL"or"NTSC"which
means output signal fixed to PAL or NTSC.
22) PAUSE button
Pause playback, frame advance.
23) PLAYbutton
Start playback.
24) MENU button
Open and close DVD's menu.
25) / CURSOR buttons
Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and adjust
certain settings.
26) 5.1 / 2.1 CH button
Switch speaker output to 5.1 channel mode. (All speakers
+ subwoofer)
Switch speaker outputs to 2.1 channel. (Front left/right
speakers + subwoofer)
27) SOUND button
Selects sound balance and tone controls for adjustment
with the cursor buttons.
28) VOL + / - buttons
Adjust the volume.
29) GOTObutton
Skip directly to a specific location on a DVD disc.
30) BAND / REPEAT-DISC button
Switch between AM(MW) or FM.
Repeat chapter or title of a DVD.
Repeat single track or whole CD.
31) FM MODE / REPEAT A - B button
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MONO for mono sound.
Perform point-to-point repeat playback on a DVD or CD.
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Rear Panel
Front and Top Panel
Parts and Functions
Note:
Screensaver-Ifnobuttonispressedwithin2minutes,thefunctionwillactive. Ifyouwanttoreturnthenormalscreen,
press any button.
11) Right FRONT speaker terminals
12) SUBWOOFER terminals
13) Left REAR speaker terminals
14) FM ANTENNA jack
15) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
16) COMPONENT VIDEO jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)
17) VIDEO OUT jack
18) Left/Right AUDIO IN jacks
19) Right REAR speaker terminals
20) CENTER speaker terminals
21) Left FRONT speaker terminals
22) AM(MW) LOOP ANTENNA terminal
23) S-VIDEO OUT jack
24) Left/Right AUDIO OUT jacks
25) VIDEO IN (VCR) jack
26) Power cord
1) Disc tray
OpenorclosetraybypushingOPEN/CLOSEbutton.
Place a disc on the disc tray, label side up.
2) STANDBY indicator
When the Unit is turned on by pressing the
STANDBY/ONbutton.Ifyoupressthe STANDBY/
ONbuttonontheremotecontrol,theUnitwillturnoff
and go into standby mode. The light will continue to
illuminate.
3) Displaywindow
Display system information.
4) OPEN/CLOSEbutton
Use to open and close the disc tray.
5) PLAYbutton
Press to start or resume playback
6) STOPbutton
Stop playing a disc.
7) FUNCTIONbutton
Select the source.
8) VOLUME controls
Changetheloudnessofthesoundfromthespeakers
connected to the Unit.
9) STANDBY/ON button
Turn the power on or off.
10) Remote sensor
Receive the remote control unit signals.
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Region (Local) Number Error Indicator
Iftheregion(local) number ofthediscthat youattempttoplay differs fromtheregion number oftheUnit."Invalid Region"
appears on the TV screen. (The disc cannot be played).
If no disc is loaded
when the Main Unit
is switched on.
Tray open
Tray closed
Loading
Stopped
Playing
Paused
Fast forward
Fast reverse
Slow
Repeat A - B
Remarks
"" appears when the tray is closed and:
1)There is no disc in the tray.
2)The disc type is not playable in this Unit.
3)The disc is not loaded correctly (upside-down, etc.)
TV Screen Unit Display
No Disc
x 2
x 2
Loading...
A-B
Display
Front Panel Display
Display Information
The DVD displays the information shown below on the TV screen and on the Unit's DVD display depending
on the operation status.
Display Examples
Close
Stop
Play
Pause
Rep A- Rep A-B
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1/2
ANGLE indicator
Appears when multiple
camera angles are
recorded in the section of
the DVD that is currently
playing.
DOLBY DIGITAL indicator
Displays while Dolby
Digital sound processing
is being performed or
when the loaded disc
contains Dolby Digital
sound. OPERATION indicator
Indicates the operation
statusof the disc and Unit.
REPEAT 1 playback
indicator
Displayed during repeat
of CD/DVD playback.
REPEAT A-B playback
indicator
Displayed during repeat
of specific section of DVD
playback.
MEMORY indicator
Displayed during
programmed playback.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II
indicator
When Dolby Pro Logic
soundisselectedinAV_IN
mode, the light will
illuminate.
The display changes to show other indicators.
(total time, etc.)
Freezes the image on the screen or pauses audio playback.
The display changes to show other indicators.
(total time, etc.)
Does not function for Audio CDs.
Repeat a specific section.
TheoperationisnotpermittedbytheDVDUnitorthedisc.