Akai CMB4300SS User Manual
Important Safety Instruction
WA RNING
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.
WARNING:
CLASS 1 LASE R PRODUCT
APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASS E 1
PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1
PRODUTO LASER CLA SSE 1
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
This symbol means that the unit
complies with European safely and
electrical interference directines.
This video cassette recorder (VCR) uses "ONLY" cassette
tapes, PAL video signals.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within
the 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 cause an electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in this owner manual.
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
This product contains a
low power laser device.
The symbol for
Class II (Double
lnsulation)
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.
• Do not restrict the air flow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth, or by placing
it on carpeting.
• The unit/subwoofer should be situated with adequate space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10cm (4 in.) clearance from the unit/subwoofer.
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.
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.
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Table of Contents
IMPORT ANT
This Unit does NOT allow
copying from DVD to VCR tape
Important Safety Instruction ....................... 1
Disc Formats ................................................ 4
Parts and Functions .................................. 5-8
Front Panel ................................................................. 5
Rear Panel .................................................................. 6
Using the Remote Control ........................................ 6
Remote Control ...................................................... 7-8
Display .................................................... 9-10
Front Panel Display ................................................... 9
Display Information .................................................. 9
VCR Display ............................................................. 10
Connections .......................................... 10-14
For better reception of Radio .................................. 10
Connecting your TV ................................................. 11
Connecting other equipment ................................ 12
Connecting the speakers & subwoofer .................. 13
Positioning the speakers and subwoofer .............. 13
Mounting rear surround speakers .......................... 14
Turning on the Unit and TV ...................................... 14
Power cord connection ........................................... 14
Adjusting the Sound ............................. 15-16
Playing a Disc ....................................... 17-20
Pausing playback (still mode) ............................... 17
Stopping playback ............................................... 17
To skip to a different track .................................. 17
Fast Foward/Fast Reverse ..................................... 18
Skip (Forward) ........................................................ 18
Zooming into an image ......................................... 18
Angle selection ....................................................... 19
Audio selection ....................................................... 19
Subtitle selection .................................................... 20
Special Functions ................................. 21-23
Display function (DVD) .......................................... 21
GOTO function (DVD) ........................................... 21
Locating a specific title ......................................... 22
Locating a specific title/chapter/track .................. 22
Locating a specific time ......................................... 23
Angle setting ........................................................... 23
Audio setting .......................................................... 23
Subtitle setting ....................................................... 23
CD / DVD programmable memory ............... 24
DVD programmable memory ................................. 24
Title/Chapter programmed playback ............. 24
CD programmable memory ................................... 24
Track programmed playback .......................... 24
Repeat Playback ................................... 25-26
Repeating a title/chapter (DVD) ............................ 25
Repeating a single track/whole disc (CD) ........... 25
Repeating a specific section (DVD) ...................... 26
Playing MP3 and Picture File Disc......... 27-28
Playing a MP3 file disc ......................................... 27
Playing a Picture file disc .................................... 28
Playing a MP3/Picture file disc ............................ 28
Customizing the Function Settings ........ 29-37
LANGUAGE setting .................................................. 29
VIDEO setting ............................................................ 30
TV Shape .............................................................. 30
Video Output ....................................................... 31
Brightness ............................................................ 31
Edges .................................................................... 32
AUDIO setting ........................................................... 33
Digital Out ............................................................ 33
L/R speaker .......................................................... 33
Subwoofer ............................................................ 34
Surround Delay .................................................. 34
Center Delay ........................................................ 35
Pink noise ........................................................... 35
RATING setting ......................................................... 36
Password/Parental lock ................................... 36
Factory Set .......................................................... 37
VCR Setup ............................................. 38-42
On Screen Display .................................................. 38
Manually Tuning ...................................................... 39
Procedure ........................................................... 39
RF Through ON/OFF ....................................... 39
Channel Preset .................................................. 40
Channel Sort ...................................................... 40
Deleting Channels ................................................... 41
Changing the on-screen Display Lanuage ......... 41
Manually Setting the Clock ............................. 42
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RF Channel Tuning ................................................. 42
RF Through ON/OFF .............................................. 42
VCR Reset ................................................................ 42
VCR Cassette Playback ......................... 43-45
Inserting a video cassette ............................... 43
Playback ............................................................. 43
Fast forward and rewind ................................. 43
Still picture and frame advance ....................... 43
Picture disurbance during playback .............. 43
Autio enhance ................................................... 43
Video Search ...................................................... 44
Quick start with full loading mechanism ....... 44
Full automatic playback .................................. 44
Check the amount of tape remaining ............. 44
Playing back a videotape repeatedly ............. 45
Playing back an NTSC tape ............................. 45
VCR Cassette Advanced Playback ......... 46-48
LCD Display ............................................................. 46
Time of day .................................................... 46
Channel status .............................................. 46
Tape Counter ................................................. 46
Tape remaining ............................................. 46
Audio and your VCR ............................................... 47
Hi-Fi stereo sound ........................................ 47
NICAM Hi-Fi stereo sound ............................. 47
Colour .............................................................. 48
Blue mute ....................................................... 48
Tuning into a preset station .................................... 53
RDS station service ................................................ 54
Program types (PTY) .............................................. 54
Radiotext ................................................................. 54
Language Code List for Disc Language ....... 55
Maintenance ................................................ 56
Cleaning Disc .......................................................... 56
Cleaning the Unit ................................................... 56
Important Note ....................................................... 56
Trouble Shooting Guide ........................ 56-58
VCR Recording ...................................... 49-52
Immediate Recording ............................................. 49
Selection of a channel ........................................ 49
Tape speed selection ....................................... 49
Cassette erase protection ................................ 49
Simple timed recording .................................... 49
How to set a Delayed Recording ........................... 50
Setting a Recording ................................................ 50
Check, Change and Cancel Delayed
Recording .................................................................. 51
Checking a recording ....................................... 51
Changing a recording ...................................... 51
Cancelling a recording ..................................... 51
Recording from other Equipment ......................... 52
Radio Operation ................................... 53-54
Tuning into a station manually ............................... 53
FM Stereo ............................................................. 53
Weak FM stations ............................................... 53
To search for a station automatically ................ 53
Presetting stations ............................................. 53
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Disc Formats
The unit can playback.
DVDs
[8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc]
Audio CDs
[8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc]
Video CDs
[8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc]
Region Management Information
Region Management Information: This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management
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.
Compatible
The region number of this unit is 2.
2
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
DVD.
Icons Used on DVDs
Sample lcons
1. English
2
2
2. French
1. English
2. French
Language selections for audio
Language selections for subtitles
Screen aspect ratio
2
Multiple camera angles
Region code indicator
Notes:
• 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
images will not be shown.
Title, Chapter and Tracks
• DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”. If the
disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would
be a separate “title”. “Chapters” are sections of titles.
T
Chapter 1 Chapter 1Chapter 2 Chapter 2Chapter 3
• Audio CDs and Video CDs are divided into “tracks”.
A “track” is usually one song on an Audio CD.
Note :
Track 1 Track 2 Tra ck 3 Track 4 Track 5
• Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded on them,
but some do not.
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.
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Front Panel
Parts and Functions
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14) VCR display
TIMER RECORD indicator : Once the TIMER
RECORD is set, this indicator will appear.
VCR MODE indicator : To watch another TV
programme while recording.
TAPE MOTION STATUS indicator : Insert a video
into your VCR, this indicator will appear.
RECORDING indicator : When video tape is
recording, this indicator will appear.
AUDIO OUTPUT indicator : Normal Hi-Fi stereo
sound will be heard if L and R is appear on the VCR
display.
TAPE SPEED indicator : Display the tape speed.
CLICK, TAPE COUNTER, TAPE STATUS AND
CHANNEL PRESET STATUS : Show current time
of day, channel number, tape counter and amout of
video tape remaining.
15) SET/MENU/REW/F.FWD button (for VCR)
SET : Confirm selections on a VCR menu screen.
MENU : Use to select various screen functions.
REW : Fast reverse playback.
F.FWD : Fast forward playback.
16) REC button (for VCR)
Record a programme from TV or other sources
(except DVD).
17) VCR STANDBY button
Turn the VCR off.
18) TAPE EJECT button (for VCR)
Use to eject the tape.
19 ) Remote sensor
Receive the remote control unit signals.
20) VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks (LINE IN 3)
VIDEO IN : Connect a cable coming from the video
out jack of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio
visual source here.
AUDIO IN (L/R) : Connect audio cables coming from
the audio out jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, or
an audio source here.
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1) STANDBY/ON button
Turn the power on or off.
2)
STOP button (for VCR)
Stop playing a tape.
3) PLAY button (for VCR)
Press to start or resume playback
4) CHANNEL button UP/ DOWN (for VCR)
Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and
adjust certain setting.
5) Video cassette compartment
Open tray by pushing TAPE EJECT button.
6) Disc tray
Open or close tray by pushing DVD OPEN/CLOSE
button. Place a disc on the disc tray, label side up.
7) DVD OPEN/CLOSE button
Use to open and close the disc tray.
8) VOLUME control
Change the loudness of the sound from the speakers
connected to the unit.
9) Display window
Display system information.
10) FUNCTION button (DVD/RADIO/VCR)
Select the source.
PLAY button (for DVD)
11)
Press to start or resume playback
12)
PAUSE/ STOP/REW/F.FW button (for DVD)
Press to pause playback. Each time you press the
PAUSE button the picture advances one frame.
Press the PLAY button to resume playback.
Stop playing a disc.
Fast reverse and forward playback.
13) POWER ON / STANDBY indicator
When the Unit is turned on by pressing the MAIN
POWER/STANDBY button, the light will illuminate
a few seconds. If you press the POWER button on
the remote control, the Unit will turn off and go into
standby mode. The light will continue to illuminate.
Note:
Screen saver - If no button is pressed within 2 minutes, the screen save function will activate for DVD only, If you want
to return to the normal screen, press any button.
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Rear Panel
Parts and Functions
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AC
21) Power cord
22) S-VIDEO (DVD) output jack
23) Right Front speaker terminals
24) SUB-WOOFER OUT jack
25) Left Front speaker terminals
26) LINE1(I)IN/OUT and VIDEO(L1/I)
27) AM(MW) LOOP ANTENNA terminal
28) FM ANTENNA jacks
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29) AERIAL IN/OUT jacks
30) Left/Right AUDIO OUT jacks
31) LINE2(II)IN/DECODER and CANAL PLUS/L2(II)
32) Left Rear speaker terminals
33) Centre speaker terminals
34) Right Rear speaker terminals
35) OPTICAL OUT jack (DVD)
36) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack (DVD)
24
25
3233343536
LINE1( )IN/
I
OUT
LINE2( )IN /
26 27
II
DECODE R
CANAL PL US/
L2( )
VIDEO(L1/)
II
28
FM A NT. 75
COAXIAL
I
AM (MW )
LOOP ANT.
RL
AUDIO OUT
3031
()
Ω
IN
OUT
AERIAL
29
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).
To install Batteries
1.Open the battery door.
2.Insert two "AA" or UM-3 size batteries.
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.
• WARNING : Do not dispose of batteries in fire, batteries may explode or leak.
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Parts and Functions
Remote Control
POWER
RETURN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
MEMORY SOUND2.1 CH5.1 CH
VCR STOP
PRO LOGIC
CH+
CH- SP .EP
8
9
10
SETUP
VOLUME
11
12
VCR
ON/OFF
ENTER
13
14
STOP
PLAY
15
PREV
TUNING NEXT
16
CLEAR
17
18
DISPLAY ZO O M AUDIO
ANGLE SU BTITLE
19
20
CMB -4300SS
OPEN/
FUNCTION
FM MO DE BAND
CLOSE
GOTO
AM/PM
INPUT TV/VCR
REC
PAUS E
A-B
DISC
REPEAT
MENU
VCR
TIMER
1) STANDBY button
Turns the Unit on or puts it in standby mode.
2) RETURN button
Return to the normal operation after using the SETUP menu.
3) Number (0 - 9), (+10) and AM/PM 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.
AM/PM : Select AM or PM during time setting.
4) 5.1 Ch button
Switch speaker output to 5.1 channel mode. (All speakers +
subwoofer)
5) MEMORY button
Enter the number of a selected chapter or track.
Enter the number of a selected station.
Enter the number of a selected channel.
6) VCR STOP
button
Stop playback.
7) CHANNEL +/- buttons
Select the desired channel.
8)
PRO LOGIC button
In VCR mode, switches to Dolby Pro Logic mode for VHS
tapes encoded with Dolby Pro Logic.
9) VOLUME (+ / -) buttons
Adjust the volume.
10) ENTER button
Confirm selections on a menu screen.
11) SETUP button
Selects the SET UP menu screen.
12) / CURSOR buttons
Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and adjust
certain settings.
13) VCR ON/OFF button
Turns the VCR on and off.
14) TUNING buttons
: Fast reverse playback of DVDs/VCRs.
: Fast forward playback of DVDs/VCRs.
TUNING : Scan all available radio stations.
15) STOP button (for DVD/VCR)
Stop playback.
16) PREV button (for DVD/VCR)
Move reverse through titles, chapters or tracks on a disc.
Tune to the presetted stations.
Set a reverse video search time.
17) CLEAR button
Clear input selections and cancel certain playback functions.
18) DISPLAY button
Change disc status information displayed on the TV.
Change the screen as your desired.
19) ANGLE button
Switch the camera angle of the video presentation when
scenes with multiple camera angles are recorded on a DVD.
20) SUBTITLE button
.....
Select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD.
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Parts and Functions
Remote Control
POWER
RETURN
FUNCTION
MEMORY SOUND2.1 CH5.1 CH
VCR STOP
PRO LOGIC
SETUP MENU
VCR
ON/OFF
CLEAR
ANGLE SUBTITLE
CH+
CH- SP .EP
VOLUME
ENTER
STOP
PREV
PLAY
TUNING NEXT
DISPLAY ZOOM AUDIO
CMB-4300SS
INPUT TV/VCR
FM MO DE BAND
A-B DISC
PAUS E
REPEAT
OPEN/
CLOSE
GOTO
AM/PM
REC
VCR
TIMER
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22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
21) FUNCTION button
Use to change the mode (VCR, RADIO and DVD
mode).
22) OPEN / CLOSE button (for DVD)
Use to open or close the disc tray.
23) GOTO button
Skip directly to a specific location on a DVD disc.
24) 2.1 CH button
Switch speaker outputs to 2.1 channel. (Front left/right
speakers + subwoofer)
25) SOUND button
Selects sound balance and tone controls for adjustment
with the cursor buttons.
26) TV/VCR button
Use to select TV or VCR position.
27) INPUT button
Select the input source from another video device.
REC button (for VCR)
28)
Record a programme from TV or other sources (except
DVD).
29) SP • EP button
Select a recording speed (SP=standard play,
EP=extended play).
30)
/ CURSOR buttons
Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and
make adjust certain settings.
31) MENU button
Open and close DVD's menu.
32) VCR TIMER button
Turn VCR Timer ON/OFF.
33)
PLAY button (for DVD/VCR)
Start playback.
34)
PAUSE button (for DVD/VCR)
Pause playback, frame advance.
35) NEXT
button (for DVD/VCR)
Move forward through titles, chapters or tracks on a
disc.
Tune to the presetted stations.
Set a forward video search time.
36) AUDIO button
Select one of the audio soundtracks programmed on
a DVD or selects the audio output mode on a AUDIO
CD or VCD.
37) ZOOM button
Zoom into an image.
38) BAND/REPEAT-DISC button
Switch between MW or FM.
Repeat chapter or title of a DVD.
Repeat single track or whole CD or VCD.
39) FM MODE / REPEAT A - B button
Set FM MODE to FM STEREO for FM stereo sound or
to FM MONO for mono sound.
Perform point-to-point repeat playback on a DVD, CD
or VCD.
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Display
Front Panel Display
CHAPTER / TRACK indicator
When a DVD is loaded in the
unit, this indicator appears
along with the chapter number.
When a Audio CD is loaded in
the unit, this indicator appears
along with the track number.
STEREO indicator
Tune into a station. "((ST))"
will appear when an FM
broadcast is in stereo.
TITLE indicator
When a DVD is loaded in
the unit, this indicator
appears along with the
title number.
REPEAT A-B playback
indicator
Displayed during repeat
playback.
REPEAT 1
playback
indicator
Displayed
during
repeat
playback.
OPERA TION indicator
Indicates the operation status of the disc and unit.
MEMORY
indicator
Displayed
during
programmed
playback.
ANGLE indicator
Appears when multiple camera angles
are recorded in the section of the DVD
that is currently playing.
R. T O TAL(REMAIN.TOTAL)
indicator
Indicates the elapsed playback time
of the disc. With some discs, this area
also shows the total play time of the
disc when playback is stopped.
DOLBY DIGIT AL
indicator
Displays while Dolby
Digital sound processing
is being performed or
when the loaded disc
contains Dolby Digital
sound.
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
If no disc is loaded
when the Main unit
is switched on.
Tray open
TV Screen
No Disc
Open
Unit Display
Remarks
"
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.)
" appears when the tray is closed and:
Tray closed
Loading
Stopped
Playing
Paused
Fast forward
Fast reverse
Repeat A - B
Turn on VCR
Close
Loading...
Stop
Play
Pause
x 2
x 2
A -
B
A-B
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.)
Repeat a specific section.
The operation is not permitted by the DVD unit or the
disc.
In VCR mode.
Region (Local) Number Error Indicator
If the region (local) number of the disc that you attempt to play differs from the region number of the unit, "Invalid Region"
appears on the TV screen. (The disc cannot be played).
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VCR Display
Display
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VCR
5
SEP
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1) TIMER RECORD indicator
2) VCR MODE indicator
3) TAPE MOTION STATUS indicator
4) RECORDING indicator
5) AUDIO OUTPUT indicator
6) TAPE SPEED indicator
7) CLOCK, TAPE COUNTER, TAPE STATUS AND
CHANNEL PRESET STATUS
Connections
1. For better reception of Radio
FM
Connect FM antenna (supplied) to the FM ANTENNA jacks.
AM(MW)
Connect the AM(MW) loop antenna (supplied) to the AM(MW) LOOP ANTENNA terminals.
AC POWER CORD
AC
FM ANTENNA
LINE1( )IN/
I
OUT
LINE2( )IN/
DECOD E R
Ω
FM ANT. 75
()
COAXIAL
I
AM (M W)
LOOP ANT.
RL
AUDIO OUT
IN
OUT
AERIAL
VIDEO(L1/ )
CANAL P LUS/
II
L2( )
II
AM (MW) LOOP ANTENNA (SUPPLIED)
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Connections
2. Connecting to your TV
The unit can be connected to your TV in several different ways, depending on the design of your TV.
RCA Audio Cable:
1. Connect the left/right AUDIO OUT jacks to the left/right AUDIO IN jack on your TV.
or
S-Video Cable:
Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) and the Audio/Video cable (not supplied).
1. Use an S-Video cable to connect the S-VIDEO (DVD) jack on your unit to the S-VIDEO jack on your TV.
2. Next, use the Audio/Video cable to connect ONLY the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks to the left and right AUDIO
IN jack on your TV. Do not connect the yellow Video plug.
or
SCART Lead:
Use the SCART lead (not supplied), connect the SCART lead from the unit to your TV.
or
3 Phono/Scart AV-cable
Use the 3 Phono/Scart AV-cable (supplied), to connect the Scart lead on the unit and 3 Phono to your decoder unit
or statellite system.
DECODER UNIT
OR SATELLITE SYSTEM
To Wall Outlet
When you connect this system to
your TV, be sure to turn off the power
and unplug both units from the wall
outlet before making and connections.
EXISTING AERIAL
3 Phono/Scart AV-cable
(supplied)
FM ANT. 75
COAXIAL
AC
LINE1()IN/
I
OUT
LINE2( )IN/
DECODER
VIDEO( L1/ )
I
AM (MW)
LOOP ANT.
CANAL PLUS/
II
L2( )
II
RL
AUDIO OUT
(red)
Audio cable
(not supplied)
To AUDIO IN
(red)
(white)
CABLE
Aerial or
CATV cable
(not supplied)
AERIAL IN
()Ω
IN
OUT
AERIAL
AERIAL
To AUDIO OUT
(white)
OUT
RF connection
cable
(supplied)
SCART lead
(not supplied)
S-Video cable (not supplied)
Note:
If you want the sound come from the sprakers (supplied), you need not to connect the Audio/Video cable.
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Connections
3. Connecting Other Equipment
You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your unit in different ways. The following illustrations give
a few examples of the connection possibilities.
Front of Unit
(Yellow) (White)
(Red)
Analogue connection
Rear of Unit
Rear of Unit
R
RL
AUDIO OUT
(VIDEO cable not supplied)
3 PHONO/SCART AV-CABLE (SUPPLIED)
RL
AUDIO OUT
(Red)
Camcorder
(White)
(White)(Red)
VCR
Sound
system
AUDIO IN
(Red)
R
(White)(Red)
(VIDEO cable not supplied)
(White)
Amplifier of stereo system, etc.
L
Digital connection
Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)
or (and)
Optical digital cable (not supplied)
COAXIALOPTICAL
Rear of Unit
Notes:
• If the external equipment is a television and this audio system is closed to it, you may experience interference if the
tuner function is selected while the television is working.
• When you have selected TUNER function, sound will ONLY come from the front left, right speakers and subwoofer.
• If you have a stereo VCR, make sure you set it in stereo mode.
• Due to copyright protection, DVD mo vies cannot be copied. If you copy a D VD mo vie onto a videotape , the resulting
copy will be unclear, with poor sound quality. This is NOT caused by a defective DVD system.
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Audio equipment with
optical/coaxial digital input jack
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Connections
3. Connecting the speakers & subwoofer
1. The speaker cords have been color-coded to simplify connection. Just plug the POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-)
ends of each speaker wire into the corresponding jacks on the rear of the Unit, matching the color tube on the end
of the speaker wire to the color-coded connector.
2. Connect each of the speaker wires to the satellite speakers. The front left/right and
rear left/right speakers are all the same. However, make sure you connect to the
center speaker (color) to the one speaker which is slightly wider than the rest.
3. Use the included cord with RCA plug to connect SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the
rear of the main unit and SUBWOOFER IN jack on the rear of the active subwoofer.
• Set the POWER switch to turn on the subwoofer and POWER indicator is lit.
SUBWOOFER
+
FRONT (RIGHT) FRONT (LEFT)
Ω
FM ANT. 75
()
CANAL PLUS/
L2( )
COAXIAL
IN
I
VIDEO(L1/ )
AM (MW)
LOOP ANT.
RL
AUDIO OUT
OUT
AERIAL
II
AC
LINE1()IN/
I
OUT
LINE2( )IN/
DECODER
II
indicator
SUBWOOF ER IN
jack
CAUTION
Please make sure to turn
the power switch on the
rear of the subwoofer to
the ON position.
Front of Subwoof e r
POWER
MO D E L NO.: CM B - 43 0 0S S
IMPEDANCE: 4 OH M
REAR (RIGHT) REAR (LEFT)
CENTER
+
POWER CONSUMPTION: 90W
Notes:
• Make sure that all the components and speakers are connected
correctly.
• Be sure the AC power cord is disconnected and all functions are off
before making connections.
• When you are not going to use the Unit for a long period of time,
disconnect the power cord.
5. Positioning the speakers and subwoofer
CENTER
FRONT SPEAKERS
Place on both sides of the TV,
equal distances apart.
Place on th e top of
or below the TV.
REAR
LEFT
FRONT
LEFT
CENTER
CENTER
CENTER
REAR
RIGHT
SUBWOOFER
FRONT
RIGHT
WOOFER
AC 230V 50Hz
POWER ON/OFF
switch
To wall outlet
SUB-
SUBWOOFER
Can be placed anywhere.
OFF
ON
MODEL NO.: CMB-4300SS
IMPEDANCE: 4 OHM
SUBWOOFER
ONOFF
POWER CONSUMPTION: 90W
AC 230V 50Hz
Rear of Subwoofer
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REAR SPEAKERS
Place right beside or slightly
behind your listening position,
and a little higher than your ears.
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Connections
Mounting rear surround speakers
1) Mark the correct mounting position on the wall.
2) Insert a fixing screw(s) at the marked position on the wall.
3) Align the slot hole(s) of the speaker over the screw and pull the speaker downward until it is firmly hooked.
Turning on the unit and TV
1)Press the MAIN POWER button to turn the unit ON, or
2)Press the
3)Turn on the TV by pressing its POWER button.
4)Select the channel on your TV corresponding to the VIDEO IN jack that the unit is connected to . See TV User guide
for more information.
• If you have connected the unit successfully, the DVD logo (star t-up picture) will appear on your TV screen.
/POWER button on the remote control while the unit is in standby mode.
Power cord connection
• Make sure that all the components and speakers are connected correctly.
• Be sure the AC power cord is disconnected and all functions are off before making connections.
• When you are not going to use the Unit for a long period of time, disconnect the power cord.
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Adjusting the Sound
To adjust the surround sound balance while Pro Logic decoding is in effect
Use the remote control to make the following changes to speaker balance:
Front speaker (left)
• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display LEFT, then press the or CURSOR button to adjust the
sound level. It will show on the display window.
Front speaker (right)
• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display RIGHT, then press the
sound level. It will show on the display window.
Center speaker
• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display CENTER, then press the
the sound level. It will show on the display window.
Rear speaker (left)
• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display REAR L, then press the or CURSOR button to adjust the
sound level. It will show on the display window.
Rear speaker (right)
• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display REAR R, then press the
sound level. It will show on the display window.
Subwoofer
• Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display WOOFER, then press the
the sound level. It will show on the display window.
Note :
• If you do not press any button within a few seconds, the display will return to normal.
or CURSOR button toadjust the
or CURSOR button to adjust
or CURSOR button to adjust the
or CURSOR button to adjust
To adjust the sound quality
Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select an equalization mode (BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE). Press the
or CURSOR button to adjust the sound level.
BASS : the low range of sounds
MIDDLE : the mid range of sounds
TREBLE : the high range of sounds
Bass, middle and treble control the sound from the front left and right speakers.
Dolby Pro Logic is a sound system that was developed to get a better sense of presence
from sources encoded with Dolby Surround. The feeling of position has been improved
by the addition of a separate center speaker channel. Look for this logo on your DVD unit.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is a sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. that gives movie theatre ambience to audio output
when the unit is connected to a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel processor or amplifier. This unit automatically recognizes DVDs
that have been recorded with Dolby Digital. Not all Dolby Digital sources are recorded
with 6 channels.
Some sources marked Dolby Digital may be recorded in Dolby Surround, a 2 channel
system. Look for this logo on your DVD unit.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" is a sound system which give movie theatre
ambience to audio output when the unit is connected to a DTS Digital Surround processor
or amplifier. This unit can recognizes DVDs that have been recorded with DTS Digital
Surround. Look for this logo on your DVD unit.
3 STEREO mode creates a Dolby Pro Logic sound effect using just the left, right and center channels. No sound comes
from the surround channel speakers. you can still select normal or wide effect in this mode.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
'Dolby' , 'Pro Logic' and the double-D symbol
DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc.
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Adjusting the Sound
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To select the listening channel
1. When the disc is stopped, you can press 5.1 CH and 2.1 CH buttons on the remote control to select different
speakers output status shown as below table.
2. You can active or off subwoofer output by setup menu.
Note:
The wording "2.1 CH" will be corresponded to the audio/sound output from Front Left and Front Right speaker
plus the Subwoofer.
The following tables show which speakers are working in the various modes.
Audio Settings Speakers Output Status
DISC
5.1 CH /
2.1 CH
5.1 CH
5.1 CH
DVD Lar
CD Small /
2.1 CH
2.1 CH
N/A
Subwoofer
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
MP3
N/A
OFF
L/R
Speaker
Front Left
Speaker
Front Right
Speaker
Center
Speaker
Small
e X
Lar
Small /
e
Lar
Small /
Lar
Small /
Lar
Small /
Lar
e
e
e
e
X
X
X
X
Subwoofer
X
X
X
Rear Left
Speaker
X
X
X
X
Rear Right
Speaker
X
X
X
X
Sources
TUNER
VCR /
AV_IN
Audio Settings
Output
Channel
N/A N/A N/A N/A
4 CH
3 CH
2 CH
3 Stereo /
Pro Logic
Pro ON Large
Logic Small /
3 Stereo
OFF
Subwoofer
ON Small
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
L/R
Speaker
Large
Small
Large
Small /
Large
Small /
Large
Small /
Large
Front Left
Speaker
Speakers Output Status
Front Right
Speaker
Center
Speaker
XXX
XXX
XXXX
Subwoofer
Rear Left
Speaker
X
X
XXX
XXX
Rear Right
Speaker
XX
REMARKS:
1) Generally, only Front Left, Right speakers and Subwoofer are active at TUNER mode.
2) "
" The speakers is activated.
3) "
X " The speakers is not activated.
4) Always keep your VCR in stereo mode otherwise the speakers output status may be different to above listed table.
5) You can only set 5.1 CH, 2.1 CH when the disc is stopped.
6) In Subwoofer On mode, if speaker is set to "Large", then the output of subwoofer is low.
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DVD CD VCD
Basic playback
Playing a Disc
This owner’s man ual explains the basic instructions of this Unit. Some D VD discs are produced
in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the Unit may not
respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in the Unit. Refer to the instruction
notes of discs.
“ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation. A “ ” means that the desired
operation is not permitted by the Unit or the disc.
Playing a Disc
1.Press the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel or press the STANDBY button on the remote control to turn
on the Unit while the Unit is in standby mode.
2.Press the FUNCTION button to select DVD mode.
See CUSTOMIZING THE FUNCTION SETTINGS (page 29 to 37) before proceeding to step 3.
3.Press the
4.Place the disc on the disc tray with the label side up.
5.Press the
It takes a short while for your Unit to load the disc. After loading, for some discs, the Unit will automatically start
playback of the disc.
5. Press the
Notes:
• Use the
may damage the Unit.
• Let the disc tray open completely before removing the disc. Press the OPEN / CLOSE button to close the disc
tray after you remove the disc.
• Some Video CD are recorded with PBC (Playback Control), a menu with recorded contents may appear on the
TV if you have turned the PBC on. You can make your selection according to its PBC menu. Press the MENU
button on the remote control to turn PBC on and off anytime during you are playing back a Video CD.
OPEN / CLOSE button. The disc tray opens.
OPEN / CLOSE button. The disc tray closes.
PLAY button.
OPEN / CLOSE button on the front panel to open or close the disc tray. Do not push the disc tra y or y o u
Pausing playback (still mode)
Press the II PAUSE button. To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button.
Stopping playback
Press the STOP button at the location where you want to interrupt playback. To resume playback at the position
where the disc was stopped, press the
If you press the
the disc to the beginning.
STOP button twice, the Unit’s memory will be cleared and pressing the PLAY button will reset
PLAY button.
To skip to a different track
• Press the PREV button once to skip to the start of the previous track.
• Press the NEXT button to skip to the next track.
• For audio CD disc, use the number buttons (remote control only) to jump straight to that track number.
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