JAMO DMR 61 User Manual

DVD Receiver DMR 61

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)

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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

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2

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

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10 11 12 13 14

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16

15

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.

TV

PC

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

TV

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

1. Aux out

2. Volume down

3. Volume up

4. Open/Close

Remote control layout

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GOTO

V

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MENU

DVD FM COAX TV

USB AM OPT AUX

AUDIO SUB-T

MUTE

0

U

L

M

O

E

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SETUP

REPEA

SHUFF

INFOSOUNDSURR

LOAD

23456789

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5. Play

6. Stop

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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

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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

F

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

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

F

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

O

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

0

L

O

V

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OK

MENU SETUP

DVD FM COAX TV

USB AM OPT AUX

AUDIO SUB-T

MUTE

U

M

E

+

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

0

L

O

V

-

OK

MENU SETUP

DVD FM COAX TV

USB AM OPT AUX

AUDIO SUB-T

MUTE

U

M

E

+

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”.

MENU

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]

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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
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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

0

L

O

V

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OK

MENU SETUP

DVD FM COAX TV

USB AM OPT AUX

MUTE

U

M

E

+

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

0

L

O

V

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OK

MENU SETUP

DVD FM COAX TV

USB AM OPT AUX

AUDIO SUB-T

MUTE

U

M

E

+

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

0

L

O

V

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OK

MENU SETUP

DVD FM COAX TV

USB AM OPT AUX

AUDIO SUB-T

MUTE

U

M

E

+

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.

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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

P3

FM 92.90

MHZ

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.

Copyright

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

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