Sharp SD-AT50, DX-AT50 User Manual

	1-BIT DIGITAL HOME THEATER			DVD PLAYER
	ENSEMBLE HOME THEATER 1 BIT			LECTEUR DVD

SD-AT50		DX-AT50
	OPERATION MANUAL
	MODE D’EMPLOI

ENGLISH

Please refer to pages i to iv and E-1 to E-52.

FRANÇAIS

Se reporter aux pages iv et

F-1 à F-52.

SPECIAL NOTES (for Users in the U.S.A.)

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.

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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point 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.

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 82040 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

!Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

!Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

!Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

!Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION:

THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS PRODUCT IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

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FOR YOUR RECORDS

For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number which are located on the rear of the unit.

Please retain this information.

Model number .................................................................................

Serial number .................................................................................

Date of purchase .................................................................................

Place of purchase .................................................................................

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (for Users in the U.S.A.)

1 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5 Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7 Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8 Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9 A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

13Power-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 product.

14Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (for Users in the U.S.A.) (continued)

15Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70, provides information with regard 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 antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Example of antenna grounding as per

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

	ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
	GROUND
	CLAMP
	ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
	(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
	(NEC SECTION 810-21)
	GROUND CLAMPS
	P OWER SERVICE GROUNDING
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
S2898A	(NEC ART 250, PART H)

16 Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

17Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

18Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

19 Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

20Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

21Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a)When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

b)If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,

c)If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

d)If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation,

e)If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

f)When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

22Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

23Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

24Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

25Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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SPECIAL NOTES REMARQUES SPÉCIALES

Touch the metal outer case before you touch control buttons located on the front panel.

Toucher à l’enveloppe métallique externe avant d’agir sur les touches de commande situées sur la façade.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Fabriqué, sous licence de Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Les brevets US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 et autres internationaux délivrés et demandés. "DTS" et "DTS Digital Surround" sont des marques déposées de Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems. Tous droits réservés.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

Fabriqué sous licence de Dolby Laboratories. « Dolby» , « Pro Logic» et le symbole double D sont des marques de commerce de Dolby Laboratories. Œ uvres confidentielles non publiées. 1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories. Tous droits réservés.

ENERGY STAR® Program Information

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.

WHY PURCHASE ENERGY STAR® LABELED PRODUCTS?

Many Electrical/Electronic Products use energy both when they are on and when they are off. Americans spend more than $3 billion a year on energy consumed by home electronic

products when they are not in use. The new ENERGY STAR®

labeled models will reduce that energy “leakage” by up to 75

percent. Ultimately, this will mean more than $1 billion a year in energy savings for consumers.

The energy savings will help reduce the burning of fossil fuels and the related carbon dioxide pollution that contributes to global warming. If every American family replaced their electronic equipment with ENERGY STAR® labeled models, it would reduce air pollution equivalent to eliminating more than two million cars.

By using ENERGY STAR® labeled products, you will save money on your electric bills and use less energy.

That makes good economic sense and it’s good for our environment.

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.

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SD-AT50 DX-AT50

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General Information - Introduction / Contents -

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.

Contents

!SD-AT50 1-Bit Digital Home Theater and DX-AT50 DVD Player should be combined for use.

!SD-AT50 consists of AV control unit, Subwoofer/Amplifier unit, front speakers, a center speaker and surround speakers.

!DX-AT50 should be used exclusively with SD-AT50. All accessories are packaged in SD-AT50.

The remote control works for both products.

Refer to this operation manual for DX-AT50 operations.

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" General Information

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Description of discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 10

" Preparation for Use

System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12 Antenna connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 TV connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 15 System installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Changing the initial setting of DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 - 22 Language code list for disc language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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" Advanced Disc Features

Basic operation

To locate the beginning of a chapter (track) (skip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Fast forward/Fast reverse (search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 To start playback from the desired point (direct play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Still picture/Frame advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Slow-motion play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Useful features
To play in random order (random play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 31
To play in the desired order (programmed playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 31
To play repeatedly (repeat play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 32
To play the contents between the specified points repeatedly (A-B repeat)	. 32
To select a title from the top menu of the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 32
MP3 disc operation
MP3 disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 33

" Basic Operation

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Listening to the memorized station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Playing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 28

Various settings

To change the subtitle language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 To change the audio language (audio output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 To change the angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 To brighten an image (black level setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 To zoom in on an image (zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 To change the display on TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 To set on the disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 DVD mode operation indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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" Advanced Features

Enjoy the surround sound (sound mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 - 39 Changing the registration in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Speaker settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 42 Timer and sleep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 - 45 Audio connection of other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Operating the connected TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

" References

Error indicators and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49, 50 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51, 52

Copyright Information:

!Unauthorized copying, broadcast, public display, transmission, public performance and rental (regardless of whether or not such activities are for profit) of disc contents are prohibited by law.

!This device is equipped with copy protection technology that causes substantial degradation of images when the contents of a disc are copied to video tape.

!This device is protected by U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights, the copyright for which belongs to Macrovision Corporation. The use of Macrovision's copy protection technology in the device is authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home use only, unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Icons used in this operation manual

Some functions may not be available depending on discs. The following icons indicate the discs that can be used in the section.

... Indicates DVDs.

... Indicates audio CDs.

... Indicates CD-R/RW with MP3 recording.

!Some operations may not be performed depending on discs even if they are described in this manual.

!During operation, "" may be displayed on the screen. This means that the operations described in this manual are prohibited by the disc.

" Types of playable discs

The DVD player can play back discs bearing any of the following marks:

	Disc type		Disc contents	Disc size
DVD Video Disc for NTSC			Audio and video (movies)	5" (12 cm)
system
				3" (8 cm)
Or DVD-R/DVD-RW record-
ed in video mode (*1)
Audio CD			Audio	5" (12 cm)
				3" (8 cm)
Or CDV (*2)
Audio CD-R/CD-RW (*3)			Audio	5" (12 cm)
				3" (8 cm)
Or CD-R/CD-RW recorded
in MP3 format (*4)
(*1):	The DVD-R/DVD-RW may not be played back due to properties and scratch-
	es of the disc, dirty optical pickup lens, etc.
(*2):	Only the audio on the CDV can be played.
(*3):	The CD-R/CD-RW may not be played back properly depending on the record-
	ing equipment or the disc.
(*4):	If the sampling frequency is 44.1 or 48.1 kHz and the fixed bit rate is 128 kbps

or higher, MPEG 1 Audio Layer3 (MP3) files can be played. However, some of them may not be played depending on their conditions or format.

! For unplayable discs, see page 5.

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SD-AT50 Accessories

DX-AT50

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Please confirm that the following accessories are included.

Blue

(For signal/power)

(QCNWG0056AWZZ)

(For DVD player)

(QCNWG0047AWZZ)

(For sound)

Black

Remote control

1

"AAA" size battery (UM-4, R03,

AC power cord

1

(QCNWG0057AWZZ)

HP-16 or similar)

2

General Information

(RRMCG0354AWSA)

(UBATU0111AFZZ)

(QACCD0031AWZZ)

System connection cable

3

Yellow

Orange

Video cable

1

Digital audio cable

1

FM antenna

1

Satellite speaker

5

(QCNQG0055AWZZ)

(QCNWG0048AWZZ)

(92LFANT1535A)

(GBOXS0099AWM2)

Accessories- -

White

Green

Red

approx. 15 feet (5m)

approx. 15 feet (5m)

approx. 15 feet (5m)

Blue

Gray

approx. 45 feet (15m)

approx. 45 feet (15m)

AM loop antenna

1

Stand

2

Antislip speaker cushion

1

Speaker connection cord

5

sheet (20 pcs.)

(QANTL0012AWZZ)

(HOLD4809ASY1)

(PCUSG0129AWSA)

(QCNWG0052AWZZ)

Note:

Only the above accessories are included.

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Precautions

" General

!Please ensure that the subwoofer/amplifier unit is positioned in a well-ventilated area and that there is at least 4" (10 cm) of free space along the sides and back. There must also be a minimum of 6" (15 cm) of free space on the top of the subwoofer/amplifier unit.

4" (10 cm)

4" (10 cm)

6" (15 cm)

4" (10 cm)

!Use the system on a firm, level surface free from vibration.

!Keep the system away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which generates electrical noise.

!Do not place anything on top of the components.

!Do not expose the system to moisture, to temperatures higher than 140°F (60°C) or to extremely low temperatures.

!If your system does not work properly, disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Plug the AC power cord back in, and then turn on your system.

!In case of an electrical storm, unplug the DVD player and the subwoofer/amplifier unit for safety.

!Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the AC outlet, as pulling the cord can damage internal wires.

!Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock. Refer internal service to your local SHARP service facility.

!This system should only be used within the range of 41°F - 95°F (5°C - 35°C).

Warning:

The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this system. Using this product with a higher voltage other than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage. SHARP will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this system with a voltage other than that which is specified.

Caution:

!This subwooer/amplifier unit is fitted with a cooling fan at the rear for improved cooling. Do not cover the opening in this section with any obstacles.

Cooling fan

!During use the DVD player and the subwoofer/amplifier unit will get warm, do not touch warm areas of the DVD player and the subwoofer/amplifier unit for prolonged periods to avoid damage to you or the DVD player and the subwoofer/ amplifier unit.

!This system is equipped with special function which protects amplifier circuit from damages. When it is activated, sound switch is turned off. In this case, set the DVD player and the AV control unit to the stand-by mode and turn it on again.

" Volume control

The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker efficiency, location and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels, which occurs while turning the system on with the volume control setting up high, or while continually listening at high volumes.

" Care of DVD/CD discs

DVD/CD discs are fairly resistant to damage, however mistracking can occur due to an accumulation of dirt on the disc surface. Follow the guidelines below for maximum enjoyment from your DVD/CD collection and player.

!Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-label side from which signals are read. Do not mark this surface.

!Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and excessive moisture.

!Always hold the DVD/CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt, or water on the DVD/ CDs can cause noise or mistracking. If a DVD/CD is dirty or does not play properly, clean it with a soft, dry cloth, wiping straight out from the center, along the radius.

NO			YES
			Correct

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General Information - Description of discs -

Description of discs

" Discs that cannot be played

!DVDs without the region number "1" or "ALL".

!DVDs with PAL system

!DVDs with SECAM system

!DVDs with MPEG sound

!DVD-ROM

!DVD-RAM

!DVD-Audio

!CDG

!Video CD

!Photo CD

!CD-ROM

!SACD

!Discs recorded in special formats, etc.

!The discs above cannot be played at all, or no sound is heard although images appear on the screen or vice versa.

!Faulty playback may damage the speakers and can have an adverse effect on your hearing when played at high volume settings.

!This DVD player adopts the NTSC system. Discs that were made in foreign countries may not be played back. Check the recording system before purchasing discs.

!You cannot play illegally produced discs.

Notes:

!A disc that has scratches or fingerprints on it may not play properly. Refer to "Care of DVD/CD discs (page 4)" and clean the disc.

!Do not play the discs of special shapes (heart or octagon shaped) as they can be ejected from the machine while rotating and cause injury.

" Title, chapter and track

DVDs are divided into "titles" and "chapters". If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie is a separate "title". "Chapters" are subdivisions of titles.

Title 1	Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3	Chapter 1 Chapter 2

The audio CDs consist of "tracks".

A "track" is each tune on an audio CD.

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

Note:

Title, chapter, or track numbers may not be recorded on some discs.

" Icons used on DVD discs

Check the icons of the DVD case before playing your discs.

			Display		Description
Region number (playable area number)					DVD discs are programed with region
					numbers indicating countries in which
1			1 2	ALL	they can be played. This system can play
			6		discs with region number "1" or "ALL".
Format recorded on the DVD					To adopt the video format to the connect-
					ed TVs ("wide-screen TV" or "4:3 size
					TV").
			Recorded in 4:3.

You can enjoy wide images on a wide-screen TV, and letterbox size images on the 4:3 size TV.

You can enjoy wide images on a wide-screen TV, and sides-cut 4:3 images on the 4:3 size TV.

Type of subtitles recorded		Recorded subtitle language.
2	Example:	A desired language can be selected with
	1: English	the SUBTITLE button.
	2: Japanese
Number of camera angles		Number of angles recorded on the DVD.
		A desired angle can be selected with the
2		ANGLE button.
Number of audio track and audio		The number of audio tracks and audio re-
recording system		cording system are indicated.
	Example:	! The audio recorded on the DVD can
	1: Original <English>	be switched by using the AUDIO
	(DTS 5.1 Surround)	button.

2: Japanese (Dolby Digi- ! Audio and recording system vary detal 5.1 Surround) pending on the DVD. Check them in

the DVD's manual.

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Controls and indicators

Display
1	2	3	4	5

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

(7)

(8)

(9) (10) (11) (12) (13)

Front

6

7 8 9

10

			11	12	13		14
Back
15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22

"AV Control Unit

1.Timer Play Indicator

2.Sleep Indicator

3.FM Stereo Mode Indicator

4.FM Stereo Receiving Indicator

5.Audio Signal Indicators/Speaker Indicators

(1)	Left Front Speaker Indicator	(8) Subwoofer Indicator
(2)	Front Left Signal Indicator	(9) Left Surround Speaker Indicator
(3)	Center Speaker Indicator	(10) Surround Left Signal Indicator
(4)	Center Signal Indicator	(11) Surround Monaural Signal Indica-
		tor
(5)	Front Right Signal Indicator	(12) Surround Right Signal Indicator
(6)	Right Front Speaker Indicator	(13) Right Surround Speaker Indicator
(7)	Low Frequency Effect Indicator
		Reference page
6. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 18, 50
7. Timer Set Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 44
8. Function Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25, 27, 47
9. Digital/Analog/Band Select Button		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 25, 47
10.Volume Up and Down Buttons . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 18
11.Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 17
12.Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 18
13.Sound Mode Indicators . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 38, 39
14.Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 28
15.System Connection Jack (to DVD player) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			. . . . . . 11
16.Audio Digital Input Jack . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 46
17.Coaxial Digital Audio Input Jack . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 11
18.Audio Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11, 15, 46
19.System Connection Jacks (to subwoofer/amplifier unit) .			. . . . . . 11
20.AM Loop Antenna Terminal . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 13
21.Antenna Ground Terminal . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 13
22.FM 75 Ohms Antenna Jack . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 13

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Controls and indicators (continued)

Side

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4

5

6

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1	2

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Reference page

1.Subwoofer

2.Bass Reflex Duct

3. System Connection Jack (to AV control unit) . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .11
4. Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .12
5. System Connection Jack (to AV control unit) . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .11
6. AC Power Input Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .18
7. Cord Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . .12
" Satellite speaker 5
Front speaker	2: magnetically shielded
Center speaker	1: magnetically shielded
Surround speaker 2: magnetically shielded
		Reference page

1. Speaker

2. Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 3. Mounting Holes for Stand or Bracket (Optionally available) . . . . .16

Using antislip speaker cushions:

You can install satellite speakers either vertically or horizontally.

Affix the cushions (supplied) to the bottom of the speakers to prevent them from sliding or falling due to vibration.

(Vertical position)

(Horizontal position)

Front

Back

Buttom

1	2
	3

A sheet of speaker cushions (20 pcs.) is supplied with this product. Use 4 cushions per speaker.

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1

2

3

4

	5	8
	6
	7	9

Front

10

11

12

13

14

15

Back

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18

19

	16
20	21	22	23	24

"DVD Player

1.CD Indicator

2.DVD Indicator

3.CD/MP3 Disc Random Play Indicator

4.Disc Repeat or Disc A - B Repeat Indicator

5.DVD Title Indicator

6.Disc Play Indicator

7.Disc Pause Indicator

8.CD Track Indicator

9.DVD Chapter Indicator

Reference page

10.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 11.DVD Chapter Skip or CD/MP3 Disc Track Down Button . . . . . 29, 33 12.DVD Chapter Skip or CD/MP3 Disc Track Up Button . . . . . . . . 29, 33 13.Disc Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 14.Disc Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 28 15.Disc Tray Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 16.Disc Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 17.System Connection Jack (to AV control unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 18.Audio Output Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 19.Coaxial Digital Audio Output Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 20.Video Output Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 21.S-video Output Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 22.DVD Video Mode Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 23.Component Video Output Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 24.AC Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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[Front]				" Remote control
1			15					Reference page
				1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 17. . .
			16	2. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 17. . .
				3. CD/MP3 Disc Play Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 31. . .
2			17	4. TV On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 47. . .
				5. TV Volume Up and Down Buttons				47
3			18	6. TV/VIDEO Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 47. . .
				7. DVD Frame Advance, Disc Pause Button				28, 30
4			19	8. Disc Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 32. . .
				9. Disc Fast Reverse, Tuner Preset Down Button				26, 29
5			20	10.DVD Chapter Skip, CD/MP3 Disc Track Down or Tuning Down But-
				ton				25, 29, 33
6				11.Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . .24, 33, 43
			21	12.Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 18. . .
				13.Return Button				19, 31, 42
7
			22	14.DVD Zoom Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 35. . .
8				15.TV Display Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 36. . .
			23	16.Timer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . .24, 43
				17.Sound Mode Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 39. . .
9			24	18.Audio Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 34. . .
				19.Display Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 18. . .
10			25	20.TV Channel Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 47. . .
				21.Disc Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 28. . .
11			26	22.Disc Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . .27, 28
				23.Digital/Analog/Band Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . .25, 47
12			27	24.Function Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . .25, 27, 47
				25.Disc Fast Forward, Tuner Preset Up Button . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . .26, 29
13			28	26.DVD Chapter Skip, CD/MP3 Disc Track Up or Tuning Up Button 25,
				29, 33				24, 33, 43
14			29	27.Cursor Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				28.Disc A - B Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 32. . .
			30	29.DVD Top Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 32. . .
				30.DVD Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . 36. . .
				Buttons with " " mark in the illustration can be operated on the remote control
				only.

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	Reference page
1. DVD Angle Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . 34
2. DVD Subtitle Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . 34
3. Disc A - B Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . 32
4. DVD Frame Advance, Disc Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 28, 30
5. Direct Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . 30
6. CD/MP3 Disc Play Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . 31
7. Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 26, 30
8. DVD Initial Setting Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . 19
9. Amplifier Initial Setting Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . 41
10.Timer Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 24, 43
11.Return Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 19, 31, 42
12.Audio Mode Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . 34
13.Black Level Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . 35
14.Disc Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . 28
15.Disc Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 27, 28
16.Direct Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 26, 30, 40
17.Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 24, 33, 43
18.Cursor Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 24, 33, 43
19.Sliding Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . 17

Buttons with " " mark in the illustration can be operated on the back of the remote control.

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System connections

DVD Player		AM loop antenna

	System
	connection cable	Digital audio cable
	(For DVD
	player)

FM antenna

AV Control Unit	Set the arrow	Set them close
		to one another.
	upward.

	System
Subwoofer/Amplifier Unit	connection cable
	(For sound, black)	Set them close
		to one another.

Set the arrow to the left.

System connection cable (For signal/power, Blue)

" Connecting the units

Connect the DVD player, AV control unit and subwoofer/amplifier unit as follows.

	Connecting units							Cord
AV control unit				Subwoofer/				System connection cable
				Amplifier unit				(For sound, Black)
AV control unit				Subwoofer/				System connection cable
				Amplifier unit				(For signal/power, Blue)
AV control unit				DVD player				System connection cable
								(For DVD player)
AV control unit				DVD player				Digital audio cable
								(For digital signal)
								Commercially available
AV control unit				DVD player				RCA cord
								(For analog signal)

Connect either an audio digital cable or commercially available RCA cord. Press the DIGITAL/ANALOG button to switch between digital and analog signals according to the connection.

Caution:

!Make sure to connect the system after unplugging the DVD player and the subwoofer/amplifier unit.

!Put the 2 system connection cables (for sound and signal/power) together. If not, noises may be heard.

To unplug the system connection cable:

1 Push

2 Unplug

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Front speaker	Center speaker	Front speaker
(Right)		(Left)

	Red	Red	Red
Black	Black	Black
	Red	Green	White
		White
	Red
	Gray	Green	Subwoofer/
		Blue	Amplifier unit

Black	Black
Red	Red

		Gray	Blue
	Surround speaker		Surround speaker
	(Right)		(Left)

All satellite speakers provide the same performance.

Their positions can be exchanged with one another.

" Connecting the satellite speakers

Insert the speaker plugs to the subwoofer/amplifier unit according to the color coding. Connect the speaker cords to the satellite speakers first and then to the subwoofer/ amplifier unit.

(Satellite speaker)		(Subwoofer/amplifier unit)
Speaker terminals	Red	Label
		Tube

Speaker Plug

Black

Plug in with the rising side facing to the left.

Caution:

!Make sure to connect the speakers after unplugging the DVD player and the subwoofer/amplifier unit.

!Insert the speaker plug fully with the rising side facing to the left.

!Hold the speaker plug when removing it from the subwoofer/amplifier unit. Pulling the cord may cause malfunction to the subwoofer/amplifier unit.

! Do not mistake theand , and right and left terminals of the speaker cords. (The right speaker is placed on the right when you face the system. See page 16.)

!Never short-circuit the speaker cords. If the speaker cords are short-circuited, the protec-

tion circuit is activated and the power is turned off. In such a case, check that the cords are properly connected before turning the power on again.

!Only the supplied speakers should be used with this product.

!Do not stand or sit on the speakers. You may be injured.

Binding cords:

Tie the cords connected to the subwoofer/amplifier unit with a cord holder.

Cord holder

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Antenna connection

Supplied FM antenna:

Connect the FM antenna wire to the FM 75 OHMS jack and position the FM antenna wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received.

Supplied AM loop antenna:
Connect the AM loop antenna wire to the AM
and GND terminals. Position the AM loop anten-
na for optimum reception. Place the AM loop an-
tenna on a shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand or a
wall with screws (not supplied).	White	Black

Notes:

!Placing the antenna on the system or near the AC power cord may cause noise pickup. Place the antenna away from the system for better reception.

!When static is still heard even after adjusting the position of the AM loop antenna, try reversing the wire connections.

Installing the AM loop antenna:

< Assembling > < Attaching to the wall >

Wall		Screws (not supplied)

Outdoor FM or AM antenna:

Use an outdoor FM or AM antenna if you require better reception. Consult your dealer.

Outdoor	Outdoor AM antenna
FM antenna
49 feet (15 m)

AM loop antenna

25 feet (7.5 m )

Earth rod

Note:

When using an outdoor AM antenna, be sure to keep the wire of the AM loop antenna connected.

TV connection

Caution:

Before connecting the TV, turn off all the equipment.

" Connecting to TV with video cable

To video output jack

Video cable (supplied)

TV

To video input jack

Notes:

!Change the TV input in accordance with the connected jack.

!Do not connect other equipment between the TV and the DVD player. If they are connected via a VCR, pictures may be distorted.

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