JAMO DMR 61 User Manual

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DVD Receiver DMR 61

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english

Contents

Introduction 5 Connecting the system 6 System Setup 9 Playing DVD and CD 14 Playing back files 15 Advanced functions 16 Radio 17 Troubleshooting 19 Service and Warranty 20

Congratulations on your new purchase... the Jamo DMR 61 DVD receiver.

With this incredible state-of-the-art product you can experience the great sound and picture quality on a DVD or listen to music in HiFi Stereo quality... but there’s more to it than that. You can also play back a wide variety of new file-based media like MP3, WMA, DivX and JPEG files from disc or directly from USB or memory card. You’ll find out more about these new possibilities later in this manual (alternatively seek out the latest info online at www.jamo.com). Whatever your needs, we’re sure that your new DMR 61 will prove a gateway to amazing home entertainment experiences for many years to come.

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Introduction

Make sure the following accessories are included with your DMR 61

30m / 98ft of speaker cable

S-Video

(not provided with European

models)

DVD-Receiver Jamo DMR 61

Batteries

for the remote control

SCART

(provided with European models)

SOURCE

Remote control

Audio cable /

Composite Video

FM Antenna AM Antenna

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Connecting the system

Refer to the illustration below to connect speakers, subwoofer and antennas. To install the DMR 61 into your current TV system, refer to the three configuration examples. Choose from one of them or make your own combination.

Surround leftSurround right

Subwoofer

Front right Centre Front left

Back panel layout

1. AM antenna

2. FM antenna

3. Analogue Audio In - TV (Not on European model)

4. Analogue Audio In - AUX

5. Analogue Audio Out

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6. Digital In (Co-axial)

7. Digital In (Optical)

8. Video Out Composite

9. S-Video Out

10. Front speaker right out

11. Front speaker left out

12. Centre speaker out

10 11 12 13 14

13. Surround speaker right out

14. Surround speaker left out

15. Subwoofer output

16. HDMI out

17. Component video out

18. SCART In/Out (On European model only)

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SCART video configuration

Both audio and video are passed through the SCART cable. If you connect a device to the SCART 2 on your TV, most TVs will automatically send the audio to the DMR 61. If a Satellite receiver, set top box, VCR, PC, Games consol or MP3 player has digital or analogue audio output, you can connect it directly to the DMR 61.

VCR Satellite/STB

Games consol MP3 Player

S-Video configuration

Video is connected through the S-Video cable to the TV. Audio is connected from the TV to the DMR 61. If a Satellite receiver, set top box, VCR, PC, Games consol or MP3 player has digital or analogue audio output, you can connect it directly to the DMR 61.

PC Games consol MP3 Player

Satellite/STB

VCR

Component and HDMI configuration

The Component video output can be connected to plasma and LCD displays (component cables are not included). Audio from the HD video source is connected directly to the DMR 61. If a PC, Games consol or MP3 player has digital or analogue audio output, you can connect it directly. HDMI output can be connected to a TV with HDMI input (HDMI cable not included).

PC Games consol MP3 Player

HDTV

Plasma

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Front panel layout

1. Aux out

2. Volume down

3. Volume up

4. Open/Close

Remote control layout

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GOTO

DVD FM COAX TV

USB AM OPT AUX

AUDIO SUB-T

MUTE

SETUP

REPEA

SHUFF

INFOSOUNDSURR

LOAD

23456789

5. Play

6. Stop

7. Previous

8. Next

1. Standby

2. Numerical keys, 0 to 9

3. Goto

4. Mute

5. Volume down

6. Volume up

7. Cursor Up

8. Cursor Left

9. OK

10. Cursor Right

11. Cursor Down

12. Menu

13. Setup

14. DVD / USB

15. FM / AM

16. Co-axial / Optical

17. TV / Auxiliary

18. Rewind

19. Play/Pause

20. Forward

21. Previous Track/Chapter/Program

22. Stop

23. Next Track/Chapter/Program

24. Audio

25. Subtitles

26. Repeat

27. Shuffle

28. Surround

29. Sound

30. Info

31. Load

SOURCE

9. Source

10. Standby

Putting the batteries in the remote

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System Setup

To access the DMR 61 setup menu, press “SETUP”. Use / / / to browse through the menus, and press “OK” to select an item. To exit System Setup, press “SETUP”.

TV SYSTEM

Choose between NTSC and PAL video output from the DMR

SYSTEM SETUP

TV SYSTEM

VIDEO

TV TYPE DEFAULT

EXIT SETUP

SYSTEM SETUP

TV SYSTEM

VIDEO

TV TYPE DEFAULT

EXIT SETUP

NTSC

PAL

SCART / S-VIDEO

COMPONENT PROGRESSIVE

HDMI

61. The default setting should be appropriate for your region

- changing it may result in poor picture quality

VIDEO

Video output selection enables you to choose the type of video output suitable for your DVD system. The default setting is SCART (RGB) or S-Video, depending on country.

Note:

1. If you choose the PROGRESSIVE SCAN video option, which is only delivered through component output, you must ensure beforehand that your TV is capable of showing progressively scanned images.

2. SCART, S-Video and composite video outputs are always on. If you get a black screen when choosing the PROGRESSIVE function, please connect your TV with one of these connections so you can reset PROGRESSIVE.

SYSTEM SETUP

TV SYSTEM

VIDEO

TV TYPE

DEFAULT

EXIT SETUP

4:3 LB

4:3 PS 16:9

TV TYPE

You can select the aspect ratio that is appropriate for your TV display. The default setting is 16:9.

• 4:3 LB If you have a conventional ‘square’ set and would like to see the DVD picture in its full format, use this setting. Wide bands will be displayed on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen.

• 4:3 PS If you have a conventional TV set and would like to see the DVD picture fill your TV screen then use this setting. A wide picture is displayed on the whole TV screen with a portion automatically out off.

• 16:9 If you have a widescreen TV set, use this setting (you must also set your widescreen TV to it’s 16:9 mode.).

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System Setup

SYSTEM SETUP

TV SYSTEM VIDEO TV TYPE

DEFAULT

EXIT SETUP

Language Setup

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD LANG.

AUDIO LANG. SUBTITLE LANG. MENU LANG

EXIT SETUP

DEFAULT

If you select this function, all of the functions will be restored to their default.

RESTORE

OSD LANGUAGE

This sets the OnScreen Display language for the DMR 61. Default setting is: ENGLISH.

ENGLISH

GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN SPANISH PORTUGESE DUTCH

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD LANG.

AUDIO LANG.

SUBTITLE LANG. MENU LANG

EXIT SETUP

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD LANG. AUDIO LANG.

SUBTITLE LANG.

MENU LANG

EXIT SETUP

ENGLISH

GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN SPANISH PORTUGESE DUTCH

ENGLISH

GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN SPANISH PORTUGESE DUTCH OFF

AUDIO LANGUAGE

If available on the DVD, this function allows you to select the preferred audio language. Default setting is: ENGLISH.

SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

If available on the DVD, this function allows you to select the preferred Subtitle language. Default setting is: OFF.

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LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD LANG.

AUDIO LANG. SUBTITLE LANG.

MENU LANG

EXIT SETUP

Speaker Setup

SPEAKER SETUP

CENTER DELAY

SURROUND DELAY DYNAMIC RANGE HDMI AUDIO TEST SPEAKERS EXIT SETUP

ENGLISH

GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN SPANISH PORTUGESE DUTCH

2M 1M

0.5M OF

MENU LANGUAGE

If available on the DVD, this function allows you to select the desired Menu language. Default setting is: ENGLISH.

CENTRE DELAY

Selects the Centre-channel delay time for Dolby Digital audio. Use and to turn it up and down. Default setting is: OFF.

M is how many metres the centre speaker is closer to the

listening position than the front speakers.

SPEAKER SETUP

CENTER DELAY

SURROUND DELAY

DYNAMIC RANGE HDMI AUDIO TEST SPEAKERS EXIT SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP

CENTER DELAY

SURROUND DELAY

DYNAMIC RANGE

HDMI AUDIO TEST SPEAKERS EXIT SETUP

5M 3M 1M OF

FULL 6/8 4/8

2/ OFF

SURROUND DELAY

Selects the Surround channel delay time for Dolby Digital audio. Use and to turn it up and down. Default setting is: OFF.

M is how many metres the surround speaker is closer to the

listening position than the front speakers.

DYNAMIC RANGE

If you want to watch a movie without disturbing others in the house, you can reduce the dynamics (loud sounds) by activating the dynamic range function.

Dynamic range compression can be selected in Dolby Digital mode. Use and to turn it up and down. Default setting is: OFF.

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SPEAKER SETUP

CENTER DELAY SURROUND DELAY

DYNAMIC RANGE

HDMI AUDI

TEST SPEAKERS EXIT SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP

CENTER DELAY SURROUND DELAY

DYNAMIC RANGE HDMI AUDIO

TEST SPEAKERS

EXIT SETUP

HDMI AUDIO

Turn “On” to get HDMI audio output signal through HDMI. Default setting is: OFF.

OFF ON

TEST SPEAKERS

Press this to test that all your speakers are connected correctly. The test signal rotates as follows:

• Front Left

• Centre

• Front Right

• Surround Right

• Surround Left

DIVX(R) VIDEO ON DEMAND

Your registration code is: XXXXXXXX

To learn more go to www.divx.com/vod

DONE

DIVX (R) REGISTRATION

To view your player’s DivX registration code, press the following buttons in this specific sequence:

• Load, Stop, 1, 3, 5, 7 The display will then show the unique code which you need to register your player. Once that’s done you can rent and purchase DivX Video On Demand files.

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Getting Started

This is an overview of the most frequently used buttons on the remote control for the DMR 61.

Standby Button

Standby will turn the DMR 61 on and off

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GOTO

MENU SETUP

DVD FM COAX TV

USB AM OPT AUX

AUDIO SUB-T

MUTE

REPEA

SHUFF

INFOSOUNDSURR

LOAD

Amplifier Buttons

Press mute if instant silence is needed. Change the volume level by pressing the volume -/+.

Source Select Buttons

Press the DVD button to start playing a disc, press again to select USB / Card reader input. Pressing the FM button will activate the FM radio tuner while pressing it again will select the AM band. COAX should be pressed to select Co-axial digital input, press again to select Optical digital input. TV can be selected by pressing the TV button, press again to switch to Auxiliary input.

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Playing DVD and CD

This is an overview of the buttons on the remote control that are most frequently used when playing an ordinary DVD or CD.

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GOTO

MENU SETUP

DVD FM COAX TV

USB AM OPT AUX

AUDIO SUB-T

MUTE

REPEA

SHUFF

INFOSOUNDSURR

LOAD

GOTO

GOTO is used together with the numeric buttons 0-9. When playing a DVD or CD:

• Press “GOTO”

• Select: TT (Title) - Track/Chapter - Time using /

• Enter a value with the numeric buttons 0-9

• Press “OK”.

Press “MENU” to enter the DVD menu.

Basic playback functions

When playing a DVD or CD, you can also use these buttons to rewind, play/pause, fast forward, skip back, stop or skip forward.

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Playing back files from Disc, USB and Card reader

If you insert a Disc, USB device or memory card (SD-, MMC-, MS- and SM-cards) with mp3-, wma-, jpg-, divx-files,

your DMR 61 will switch to File Playback mode.

Choosing a file mode

When in File Playback mode, you will be able to choose between 3 modes, which are:

• Music

• Picture

• Movie You can switch between the 3 modes by pressing / on the remote until your desired file option is highlighted, then press “OK” to select.

[WORK] - - - - - - 10.MP3

[WORK]

[HOME]

[WORK] - - - - - - 10.JPG

[WORK]

[HOME]

01 . - - - - - - 10 02 . - - - - - - 11 03 . - - - - - - 12 04 . - - - - - - 13 05 . - - - - - - 14 06 . - - - - - - 15 07 . - - - - - - 16 08 . - - - - - - 17 09 . - - - - - - 18 10 . - - - - - - 19

Playing MP3 and WMA

• Choose the Music icon by pressing / until it is highlighted followed by “OK”.

• Browse through the music files using / / / on your remote, and press “OK” to enter/exit a library.

• Press “OK” to select a song.

Viewing pictures

• Choose the Picture icon by pressing / until it is highlighted followed by “OK”.

• Browse through the picture files using / / / on your remote, and press “OK” to enter/exit a library.

• Press “OK” to view a picture in full screen.

[WORK] - - - - - - 10.DIVX

[WORK]

[HOME]

01 . - - - - - - 10 02 . - - - - - - 11 03 . - - - - - - 12 04 . - - - - - - 13 05 . - - - - - - 14 06 . - - - - - - 15 07 . - - - - - - 16 08 . - - - - - - 17 09 . - - - - - - 18 10 . - - - - - - 19

Playing DivX movies

• Choose the Movie icon by pressing / until it is highlighted followed by “OK”.

• Browse through the movie files using / / / on your remote, and press “OK” to enter/exit a library.

• Press “OK” to select a movie.

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Advanced Functions

Here’s a brief description of the Advanced Function buttons.

Please note that not all functions are available on all media.

AUDIO - Audio

Use this function to choose between the available audio tracks on the film. Normally you can also choose Audio on the DVD menu.

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GOTO

MENU SETUP

DVD FM COAX TV

USB AM OPT AUX

MUTE

SUB-T - Subtitle

Use this function to choose from the subtitles available on the DVD. Normally you can also choose the subtitle on the DVD menu.

REPEA - Repeat

You can play the current title/disc or a chapter/track continuously by activating repeat.

SHUFF - Shuffle

When shuffle is activated tracks are played in random order.

SURR - Surround

Press this button to toggle between stereo and different surround sound modes.

SOUND - Sound

Press this to adjust Treble, Bass, Front Left, Center, Front Right, Surround Right, Surround Left and Subwoofer levels.

INFO - Info

You can check information about the media you are watching, such as the total number of the titles or chapters or tracks or time, using the Info function.

The information will appear on the TV screen.

AUDIO SUB-T

REPEA

INFOSOUNDSURR

SHUFF

LOAD

LOAD - load

Press to open and close the disc tray.

Note: The availability of various surround sound modes depends on the number of speakers connected and the sound mode available for the media playing.

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Radio - Basic operation

If the antennas are correctly connected, you should be able to listen to both FM and AM radio.

This is an overview of the buttons frequently used when playing FM or AM radio.

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GOTO

MENU SETUP

DVD FM COAX TV

USB AM OPT AUX

AUDIO SUB-T

MUTE

REPEA

SHUFF

INFOSOUNDSURR

LOAD

FM / AM

Press the FM / AM button to turn on the radio. The last radio station you selected can be heard. Switch between FM and AM by pressing the button.

Switching between stations

Press or on the remote control or on the front panel to move between the preset stations.

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Radio - Advanced operation

This is an overview of the buttons used when finding and storing FM and AM radio stations.

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GOTO

MENU SETUP

DVD FM COAX TV

USB AM OPT AUX

AUDIO SUB-T

MUTE

REPEA

SHUFF

INFOSOUNDSURR

LOAD

Store a radio station

To store a radio station manually, do the following:

1. After finding a station, press “GOTO”.

2. Enter a number between 01 and 30 (AM 01 and 10).

3. Press “GOTO”.

Find a radio station

1. Press and hold

or until the frequency indicator starts to change, then

release. The system automatically tunes to the next strong radio station.

RDS station service

RDS (Radio Data System) is an additional information system provided by most FM stations.

If a RDS station is being received, you can see programme information on the DMR 61 display by pressing “INFO” on the remote.

FM 92.90

MHZ

FM 92.90

MHZ

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Troubleshooting

If the DMR 61 appears to be faulty, first consult this troubleshooting guide before calling for service.

Refer also to the corresponding instructions in this manual.

WARNING Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the system yourself.

Symptom Possible cause Correction

No picture. • The TV is switched OFF.

• The TV is not connected correctly.

• Turn ON the TV.

• Connect the TV correctly.

Disc can’t be played. • The disc is placed upside down.

• The disc is empty or the format is not supported by DMR 61.

• The disc is dirty or defect.

• The disc is not placed within the disc tray guide.

No sound. • The VOLUME is set to 0.

• Speaker cords are not connected correctly.

The DMR 61 unit does not respond to commands from the remote control.

Power is not supplied even though the power cable is connected.

• No batteries are inserted in the remote control.

• The batteries are worn out.

• The remote controller is not pointed at the remote sensor of the DMR 61.

• The remote controller is too far from the DMR 61.

• The power plug is not securely connected.

• The wall plug is not turned ON.

• Ensure the disc label is facing up.

• Remove the disc and try another.

• Clean the disc or dispose of it.

• Place the disk within the proper guide on the disc tray.

• Turn up the VOLUME.

• Connect them correctly.

• Insert new batteries.

• Replace with new batteries.

• Point the remote controller at the remote sensor of the DMR 61.

• Operate the remote controller within 5 m.

• Connect the power plug securely.

• Turn ON the wall plug.

The DMR 61 does not respond to some operating commands during playback

• Operations may not be permitted by the disc.

• Read the instructions on the disc.

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Service and Warranty

Environmental information

• The system is made of recyclable materials which can be re-used if disassembled by authorised personnel.

• Please follow local regulations for the disposal of packaging materials, used batteries and discarded units.

This product contains copyright technology which is protected pursuant to patents that are the property of Macrovision Corporation and other copyright holders. Any use of this copyright technology must be approved by Macrovision Corporation. The technology is intended for use in the home unless otherwise approved by Macrovision Corporation. Breakdown and disassembly are prohibited. Made under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double “D” symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Service

In case of warranty enquiries, please contact your dealer. In case of request for service under warranty, please enclose your original receipt. Important: Never send the product to be repaired without prior agreement. If the DVD player is STILL UNDER WARRANTY, Jamo will pay freight costs back and forth between the dealer and the Jamo authorised service centre. Any other freight must be paid for by the customer. The product must always be packed properly, otherwise the product warranty will be discontinued. If the DVD player is NOT UNDER WARRANTY, all costs must be paid for by the customer.

Warranty certificate

Jamo provides a twenty-four (24) month warranty from the date of purchase against material and manufacturing defects. For defects covered by the warranty, the product must be returned to the dealer that sold the product. The expected time of repair, excluding transport, is approximately five working days. If any problems arise, information from our authorised service centres is available at the following address, or from the dealer who sold the product.

Terms of Warranty

1. The warranty is only valid on presentation of the original sales receipt, and if the serial number on the product is fully legible.

2.The obligations of Jamo are limited either to repair or replacement of defective components. The repair or replacement of defective components is based on an assessment by Jamo. Exchange is only possible if the repair cannot be performed.

3.Warranty repairs must be carried out by an authorised Jamo dealer, or an authorised service centre. No remuneration is provided for repairs performed by unauthorised workshops. Any repairs or damage to the product caused by unauthorised intervention are not covered by this warranty.

4.This product will not be considered as being defective, either in materials or in manufacture, if adaptation to national, local, technical or safetyrelated requirements is required in countries other than the specific country for which the product was originally designed and manufactured.

5.This warranty does not cover these types of adaptations, and no remuneration will be offered for these types of adaptations or for any consequential damages. The warranty does not cover the following: a) Periodic inspection, maintenance and repair or replacement of parts resulting from normal wear. b) Costs connected to transport, disassembly or installation of the product. c) Mis-use, including use for purposes other than was intended, or faulty installation. d) Damage caused by lightning, water, fire, natural catastrophes, war, insurrection, incorrect line voltage, insufficient ventilation, transport or other causes outside of the control of Jamo.

6.This warranty applies to every legal owner of the product during the warranty period.

Packaging

If possible, use the original packing material for any shipping. Otherwise, re-pack the DMR 61 using:

• A reinforced cardboard box, strong enough to carry the weight of the product.

• At least 6 cm / 2.36 inches of shock-absorbing material around the product.

• Non-abrasive dust-free material for the other parts.

• Non-abrasive wrapping for the product. (Dust and dirt cover)

• Re-pack the product in such a way as to ensure that it cannot shift in the box during transport.

Information we must receive before repairing the product:

Model name: Jamo DVD Receiver DMR 61 Serial no.: Fault description: Copy of the invoice or sales receipt The dealer’s name, address and phone no. Personal information: Name, address, post code/city, phone no. and e-mail address (optional). Your signature Dealer’s stamp and signature Date