Hitachi AX-M140 Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Before Connection ..................................................................................................................2

For your safety ......................................................................................................................................... 2

Precautions .............................................................................................................................................. 2

Connection ..............................................................................................................................3

Connect to the TV ................................................................................................................................... 3

Connecting the Speakers ....................................................................................................................... 3

Connecting the Antenna......................................................................................................................... 3

Connecting Control Cable ..................................................................................................................... 4

Connect to the amplifier with digital signal input terminal ................................................................ 4

Connect to the VCR ................................................................................................................................4

Connecting the AC Power Cord ............................................................................................................. 4

Connect the Headphone ........................................................................................................................ 4

Control Locations ...................................................................................................................5

The DVD Player ...................................................................................................................................... 5

The DAB .................................................................................................................................................. 5

The MP3 Player ...................................................................................................................................... 5

The Amplifier ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Remote control ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Turning the Power On and Off ................................................................................................7

Normal playing ........................................................................................................................8

Use the discs ............................................................................................................................................ 8

Play picture CD disc .............................................................................................................................. 12

Listening to Radio Broadcasts ............................................................................................................. 12

Listening to MP3 Player ....................................................................................................................... 17

Setting the Clock ................................................................................................................................... 19

Setting the Daily Timer ........................................................................................................................ 19

Setting the Sleep Timer ....................................................................................................................... 20

Function Menu Setting List .................................................................................................. 21

Menu function setup ............................................................................................................................. 21

General Setup Page ............................................................................................................................. 21

Audio Setup Page ................................................................................................................................21

Video Setup Page ................................................................................................................................22

Preference Page ................................................................................................................................... 23

Password Setup Page ........................................................................................................................... 23

Protect the Disc .................................................................................................................... 24

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 24

Specification ......................................................................................................................... 25

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Before Connection

Thank you for purchasing this hi-fi component system, in order to fully utilize this system, please read this instruction book carefully before use it.

For your safety

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

Caution:

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

Power Requirement

Because the power requirement of electrical products is different in various places, before you use this product, make sure that the power requirement of the product matches your household power.

Laser Product

This product is equipped with low power laser equipment inside. For your safety, don’t take apart any covers or try to take apart the product inside. Please contact an authorized service person for repairing.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

Caution:

This product is equipped with low power laser equipment inside, for your safety, don’t open the laser radiation protective equipment. Don’t look at the laser radiation district when the equipment is operating.

Precautions

1. Before operating this system, check the voltage of this system to see if it is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.

2. Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not used for a long time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug

3. To avoid electric shock, do not open the cabinet.

4. There are no user serviceable parts inside. In case of system failure, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer

5. Do not place this unit on an unstable or sloping surface. Ensure good ventilation surrounding the product. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

6. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, or lighted candles on the apparatus.

7. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to hot places, rain, moisture or dust.

8. 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 .

9. Do not place this unit close to strong magnetic field.

10. Don’t place this unit close to dampness, or the moisture will affect the life of the laser head.

11. If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the player. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

12. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it again.

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

14. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

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Connection

Caution: Please turn off all the equipment power before connecting.

Connect to the TV

Connecting diagram

Terminal board for the DVD player

VIDEO

DIGITALOUTPUT

MONITOR

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

VCRSCART INPUT

DVDS-VIDEO

TVSCART OUTPUT

Connections to TV

Connecting the Speakers

Connecting the Antenna

CONTROLCABLE

Safety precautions

Some settings should be made for the unit according to the TV connection. * According to the color system setting of TV,

select the color system in the “TV Display” function setting.

* If the unit is connected to wide screen TV, then

set “TV display” to “Wide” in the function setting item.

* If the unit is connected to normal TV, then set “TV

display” to “Normal/PS” or “Normal/LB” in the function setting item.

Connect the speaker cords between the terminals as shown below. Connect the cords with a silver line to the (+) (L) (R) terminals and cords with a gold line to the (-) (G) terminals.

Connection precautions

1. This unit has a high power output and wide dynamic range. If speakers other than those

supplied are used, they must be chosen according to speaker specification, or the speakers may be damaged.

2. Before connecting or removing mains power, please turn off the power on the unit and turn the volume to minimum or it may damage the speakers.

Tighten the antenna rod clockwise on the base of the antenna.

* The antenna should be connected to the antenna socket, tighten the

antenna by hand or tool. (Please note: Do not overtighten, this could

damage the antenna or it’s fittings.) * Put the antenna until you have the best reception. Note: The antenna gets magnetism. Please don't put the antenna to

get colse to the object which is easy to be magnetized, such as TV, computer ect.

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Connecting Control Cable

With the unit unplugged from the mains connect the power control cable to the DVD player, MP3 player, the amplifier and the radio via the connections on the rear of the units as shown .

Connect to the amplifier with digital signal input terminal

DVD player connections

VIDEO

DIGITALOUTPUT

MONITOR

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

With digital signal input terminal’s DTS, Dolby Digital signal decode amplifier terminal board

VCRSCARTINPUT

DVDS-VIDEO

TVSCARTOUTPUT

With digital signal input terminal’s DTS, Dolby Digital signal decode amplifier

CONTROLCABLE

Connection precautions

Please note: You can only use coaxial or optical, they can not be used at the same time.

Connect to the VCR

Terminal board for the DVD player

VIDEO

DIGITALOUTPUT

MONITOR

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

VCRSCART INPUT

DVDS-VIDEO

TVSCART OUTPUT

CONTROLCABLE

With VCR signal input terminal’s amplifier

With VCR signal input terminal’s amplifier terminal board

Connecting the AC Power Cord

Insert the AC power cord into a wall outlet, and your system is ready for use. Caution: Be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet when going away or when the system is not

in use for an extended period of time.

Connect the Headphone

Connect a pair of headphones to the phone jacks. No sound comes out of the speakers. Note: Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones.

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Control Locations

The DAB / FM RADIO

DAB/FM ANTENNA

The DVD Player

VIDEO

DIGITALOUTPUT

MONITOR

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

VCRSCARTINPUT

DVDS-VIDEO

TVSCARTOUTPUT

The MP3 Player

CONTROLCABLE

1. DAB/FM Switch

2. Information

3. VFD Display Lens

4. Number Buttons

5. MENU Select Down Select Up

6. DAB/FM Antenna Jack

7. Control Cable Connector

1. Vocal Mode Select / Language Select

2. Subtitle

3. Disc Tray

4. Open/Close

5. Play/Pause

6. Stop

7. VFD Display Lens

8. Previous

9. Repeat

10. Next

11. Digital Audio Out Coaxial

12. Digital Audio Out Optical

13. S-Video Output Terminal

14. Video Monitor Terminal

15. TV Scart Output

16. VCR Scart Input

17. Control Cable Connector

1. File Copy

2. Record

3. CD-SYNC Record

4. VFD Display Lens

5. Previous

CANCELSEL SEL

Menu Select Down

6. Play/Pause Menu Confirm

7. Stop Menu Cancel

8. Next Menu Select Up

9. USB Storage Port

10. Repeat

11. Random Menu

12. Intro

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(CONNECTTOPC)

The Amplifier

SPEAKERSOUTPUT (8 )W

&* ( a

Remote control

CONTROLCABLE

13. USB Port (PC Connection )

14. Control Cable Connector

1. Standby

2. Headphone Jack

3. Function

4. Volume Control Knob

5. Bass Control Knob

6. Treble Control Knob

7. Right Speaker Output Terminals

8. Left Speaker Output Terminals

9. Control Cable Connector

10. AC Power Cord

1. Standby

2. DVD Function Interlace/P-SCAN Switch

3. DAB/FM Function

4. Clock

5. Sleep Timer

6. Clock Dimmer (In standby mode) Loudness

7. Preset Equalizer

8. Volume Up

9. Fast Reverse Menu Select Down

10. Volume Down

11. Previous Information

12. Play/Pause Menu Confirm

13. Repeat

14. Number

15. Direction (

)

16. Enter Button

17. PBC Menu

18. Function Setting

19. Subtitle

20. OSD

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21. Mute

22. MP3 Function

23. TV/VCR Function

24. Random Menu Setting

25. Intro

26. Record

27. File Copy

28. Fast Forward Menu Select Up

29. Next Scan

30. Stop Menu Cancel

31. Program

32. Time Search

33. Direction (

34. Direction (

35. Direction (

36. Title

37. Zoom

38. Angle Select

39. Vocal Mode Select Language Select

Installation of Batteries in the Remote Control

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert two batteries (size AAA) correctly, so that the + and - polarities match the polarity diagrams in the battery compartment.

* About half a year of normal operation can be expected when using standard batteries. * When the batteries are exhausted, the remote will not function. Replace both batteries at the same

time with new ones.

* Don’t mix old and new batteries. * Don’t mix different types of batteries. * When the unit is not used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by

battery leakage and corrosion.

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Turning the Power On and Off

Turning the System On

Press the standby button (STANDBY) to turn the system on from standby mode.

Caution: When turning the system on, the system will continue in the mode it was in when it was turned

Turning the System Off

Press the standby button (STANDBY) again to turn the system off (called Standby Mode), the clock will not be displayed. Caution: Be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet when going away or when the system is not

off last time.

in use for an extended period of time.

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Normal playing

Note:

* When the unit is in VCR mode, the VCR connected with the unit by the scart cable is for playing only.

If you want to record, the unit must be in standby mode.

Use the discs

In power on mode, press the DVD function button (DVD) to select DVD function. In DVD function mode, press the Interlace/P-SCAN switch button ( P-SCAN TV output mode.

I/P) to select Interlace or

Press the open/close button (

K) on the unit to open the disc tray then place the disc on the

disc tray (with the printed side up). Press this button again to close the disc tray, the unit will read the disc and the disc type will display on the TV screen. The disc should play automatically.

Press the direction buttons ( Press the confirmation button (

In stop mode, press the play/pause button ( When playing disc, press the play/pause button (

, , , ) to move the cursor to illuminate the desired selection.

ENTER) to confirm the menu selection.

BF) to start playing the disc.

BF) to temporarily stop the playing,

press the button again, it will continue to play. (You can also operate the key “

Press the stop/return button ( memory automatically, then press the play/pause button (

BF” on the panel of unit.)

L) to stop playing, the unit will store the last playing time in the

BF), the unit will resume to last

memory time and continue playback automatically. If you press the stop/return button ( (You can also operate the key “

L) twice to stop the disc playing.

L” on the panel of unit.)

Press the volume up button to increase the volume. Press the volume down button to decrease the volume. (You can also operate the volume knob “

- CONTROL +” on the front panel of unit.)

Press the mute button in playing mode, all sound will erase, press the button again to resume sound. (Note: The mute function applies to amplifier unit only, it is not available for

optical fiber output.)

Rotate the bass knob (

BASS) on the unit clockwise or anticlockwise to increase/decrease

the bass.

Rotate the treble control ( crease the treble.

TREBLE) on the unit clockwise or anticlockwise to increase/de-

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This unit has a loudness function, it can automatically increase bass sound effect at low volume (the higher the volume, the smaller bass increase), which improves the output sound. You only need to press the loudness button (

LOUD) to obtain the loudness

function when it is playing.

This unit has three brightness levels for adjusting the display brightness.

In standby mode, press the clock dimmer button (

CLK DIM), for the desired brightness

level.

You can adjust the sound reproduced simply by choosing from different preset equalizations. Press the preset equalizer button (

P-EQ) once by once to select cyclically one of the follow-

ing different preset equalizations:

POPS : Vocal sound is intensified JAZZ : For jazz CLASSIC : For classic ROCK : For rock USER : Tuned (Bass and Treble) by user No display : Normal sound

Press the OSD button to display the playing information of the disc on the TV screen.

Load a general disc, upon finishing reading the disc in PBC OFF mode, you can select tracks or chapters by number buttons (0/10,1-9,10+) and play. * If the track or chapter number is less than 10, press the number buttons 0/10,1-9. * If the track or chapter number is over 10, press 10+ button and press the one of the

number buttons 0/10,1-9. (Note: If the track or chapter number over 20, press 10+ button twice and press the one of the number buttons 0/10,1-9.)

If the general disc is recorded in menu, you can set the playback control function to “PBC ON” mode by pressing the PBC button (

MENU). The unit reads the disc and the menu will

display on the TV screen, then use the number buttons to select the desired track.

When playing DVD disc, press the root button (MENU) to return to the root menu for previous layer.

If your DVD disc has one or more music chapters or titles, you can setup playing order for the disc by this button. Press the program button, TV set display is as following:

01 TT:__ CH : 06 TT:__ CH :

02 TT:__ CH : 07 TT:__ CH :

03 TT:__ CH : 08 TT:__ CH :

04 TT:__ CH : 09 TT:__ CH :

05 TT:__ CH : 10 TT:__ CH :

Exit Start

Note: TT: Title

CH: Chapter

* Use the 0/10,1-9,10+ buttons to input the sequence number which you want to

program playing (the first selection is title and the second selection is chapter of the programs menu.). After finishing program, Press the then press the over 10, press the “

ENTER button to start programmed play. (If you setup disc playing order

G” to setup.)

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, , , buttons to select “Start”

If you are playing the general disc, the TV display is as following:

01 -- 06 --

02 -- 07 --

03 -- 08 --

04 -- 09 --

05 -- 10 --

Exit Start

* Use the 0/10,1-9,10+ buttons to input the sequence number you want to program

playing. After the program is finished, Press the press the 10, press the “

ENTER button to start programmed play. (If you setup disc playing order over

G” to setup.)

, , , buttons to select “Start” then

You can use this function to view a DVD in different angles, if it has been recorded with this function. If the DVD disc which you are playing is recorded by four angles, then you can repeatedly press the angle select button (

Angle 1/4 Angle 2/4 Angle 3/4 Angle 4/4

ANGLE) to select one angle to watch.

When you are playing the DVD disc which are recorded with several subtitles, you can repeatedly press the subtitle button (

SUBTITLE) to select one of subtitle to display on the TV

screen.

Subtitle 1/3 Subtitle 2/3 Subtitle 3/3 Subtitle Off

(You can also operate the key “

In the disc normal playing mode, press the title button (

SUBTITLE” on the panel of unit.)

TITLE), this system will stop playing

and enter the display mode of title menu.

You can use channel function when you playing the general disc, you can choose MONO (Mono Left, Mono Right), “STEREO” or “Mix-Mono” audio output by pressing vocal mode select button (

When playing DVD disc recorded with several languages, you can repeatedly press the language select button (

(You can also operate the key “

AUDIO).

AUDIO) to select one of language to play.

Audio 1/4 Audio 2/4 Audio 3/4 Audio 4/4

AUDIO” on the panel of unit.)

One title, one chapter, one track or all the disc repeat play can be set by pressing the repeat

REP).

button (

When playing a DVD disc, this function can be used to play a title, chapter or disc repeatedly. Repeatedly press the repeat button (

CHAPTER TITLE ALL Cancel Repeat

When playing MP3 disc, this function can be used to play a track or folder repeatedly. Repeatedly press the repeat button (

Single Repeat One Repeat Folder Folder

REP), the screen shows :

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REP), the screen shows :

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