Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus,
ensure that the plug is easily accessible. The (standby/on) button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
• When the System is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.
• When the System is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these
batteries must be followed strictly.
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.
CAUTION
serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
CAUTION
3.
open. Do not view directly with optical instruments.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL,PLACED INSIDE
THE UNIT.
: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when
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Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
1. Front:No obstructions and open spacing.
2. Sides/ Top/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below.
3. Bottom:Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height
The minimal clearance is shown as below:
of 10 cm or more.
Wall or obstructionsWall or obstructions
Front
No obstructions
[European Union only]
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Introduction
Precautions
Installation
• Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent internal heat buildup in the System.
DO NOT install the System in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or vibration.
• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor
too cold—between 5°C and 35°C.
• Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV.
• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference
with the TV.
Power sources
• When unplugging the System from the wall outlet, always
pull on the plug, not the AC power cord.
DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet
hands.
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lenses inside the System in
the following cases:
• After starting to heat the room
• In a damp room
• If the System is brought directly from a cold to a warm
place.
Should this occur, the System may malfunction. In this case,
leave the System turned on for a few hours until the moisture
evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, then plug it in again.
Internal heat
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the unit. Poor
ventilation could overheat and damage the unit.
DO NOT block the ventilation openings or
holes. If they are blocked by a newspaper or
cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.
Others
• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the System,
unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer before
operating any further.
DO NOT disassemble the System since there
are no user serviceable parts inside.
Playable Disc Types
DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing
Corporation.
• CD-R/-RW/-ROM: Recorded in the Audio CD(CD-DA),
Video CD and SVCD formats. MP3, WMA, JPEG,
MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 files written in accordance with
the “ISO 9660” format can also be played.
• DVD-R/-RW: Recorded in the DVD Video format or the
DVD Video Recording (VR) format. MP3, WMA, JPEG,
MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 files written in the UDF-Bridge
format can also be played.
In addition to the above discs, this System can play back
audio data recorded on CD Text, and CD-Extra.
• It is possible to play back finalized +R/+RW (DVD Video
format only) discs. “DVD” lights on the front display panel
when a +R/+RW disc is loaded.
• The following discs cannot be played back:
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), CD-G (CD
Graphics), Photo CD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage
the speakers.
• This unit cannot play back DVD-VR discs with CPRM
(Content Protection for Recordable Media).
• In this manual, “file” and “track” are interchangeably used
for MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-1/MPEG-2 operations.
About color system
This System accommodates both NTSC and PAL system
and can play back discs recorded with either system.
To change the color system, see page 6.
Note on Region Code
DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code
numbers. This System can play back only DVDs with
Region Code numbers including “4” for Australia and
Central and South America, “3” for Southeast Asia, and “2”
for the Middle East. For your available Region code, check
the rear panel of your main unit.
EX.: For Southeast Asia
• If you are not going to operate the System for an extended
period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall
outlet.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and
consult your dealer.
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If a DVD with the improper Region Code numbers is loaded,
“REGION ERR” appears on the display and playback will
not start.
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The System can play back the following digital audio
formats.
•
LPCM
(Linear PCM),
DTS
(Digital Theater Systems)
Caution for DualDisc playback
The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with
the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the
use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not
be recommended.
IMPORTANT: Before playing a disc, make sure of
the following...
• Turn on the TV and select an appropriate input mode on
the TV to view the pictures or on-screen displays on the
TV screen.
• For disc playback, you can change the initial setting to
your preference. See “Setup Menu Operations” on
page 34.
If “” appears on the TV screen when you press a
button, the disc cannot perform the operation you have
tried to do, or data required for that operation is not
recorded on the disc.
DIGITAL
(Dolby Digital),
How to Read This Manual
• Button and control operations are explained in the table
below.
•
Some related tips and notes are explained later in the
sections “Learning More about This System” and
“Troubleshooting,” but not in the same section
explaining the operations ( indicates that the
content has some information).
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals ..........................43
Parts Index ............................................................44
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Connections
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other
connections have been made.
• Connect VIDEO OUT directly to the video input of your
TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT to a TV via a VCR may cause
a monitor problem when playing back a copy-protected disc.
You may also have a monitor problem when connecting the
player to an integrated TV/Video system.
~ From AM/FM antenna
See page 4.
Ÿ From the video input of TV/monitor
See page 4.
Supplied Accessories
• FM antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• Composite video cord (1)
• Remote control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• AC plug adaptor (1) (not supplied for the Middle East
and Australia)
If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
! From the digital input of digital audio
component such as CD recorder, etc.
See page 4.
From auxiliary equipment
See page 5.
@ From speakers
See page 5.
¤ Voltage Selector
Before plugging in, confirm the position
the voltage selector points to. See page 6
and the back cover.
# To a wall outlet
Plug in the AC power cord only after all connections are complete.
• Before plugging in, confirm the position the voltage selector points
to. See page 6 and the back cover.
• If the wall outlet does not match the AC plug, use the supplied AC
plug adaptor (not supplied for the Middle East and Australia).
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~ AM/FM antenna
To assemble the AM loop antenna
Ÿ TV/monitor
To connect AM/FM antenna
FM antenna (supplied)
Extend it so that you can
obtain the best reception.
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
Turn it until the best
reception is obtained.
For better FM reception
FM outdoor antenna
(not supplied)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
• Connect the VIDEO jack or S-VIDEO jack whichever
you want to use. If your TV is equipped with the SVIDEO input jack, S-VIDEO connection gives you
better quality pictures.
• To select the video output to match the color system of your
TV (PAL or NTSC), see page 6.
Composite video
cord (supplied)
! Digital audio component
Protective cap
• Set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” in the “AUDIO”
preference display correctly according to the connected
digital audio equipment (see page 35).
Digital audio signals are output from this System only when
“DVD/CD” is selected as the source.
AM loop antenna (supplied)
Keep it connected.
• Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an
Ω
outdoor FM antenna using a 75
connector (IEC or DIN45325).
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other
terminals, connecting cords or the power cord. Also, keep
the antennas away from metallic parts of the System,
connecting cords, and the AC power cord. This could cause
poor reception.
wire with coaxial type
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Auxiliary equipment@ Speakers
• When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity of
Red
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
For the Australian model
White
the speaker terminals: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
Stereo mini plug
(not supplied)
From right
speaker
•
Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as
indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit
From left
speaker
.
• The speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color
distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, it
may cause color distortions. So, pay attention to the
following when installing the speakers.
–When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the TV’s
main power switch or unplug it before installing the
speakers.
Then wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s
main power switch again.
Some TVs may still be affected even though you have
followed the above. If this happens, move the speakers away
from the TV.
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to
each terminal.
• DO NOT push or pull the speakers as this
will damage the foot spacers at the bottom
of the speakers.
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¤ Voltage Selector
Use a screwdriver to rotate the voltage selector so that the
voltage mark is pointing to the same voltage as where you
are plugging in the unit. (See also the back cover page.)
When your mains lead (AC)
line voltage is 230-240 V
When your mains lead (AC)
line voltage is 220 V
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,
replace both batteries.
Caution
Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
Changing the Color System
You can select the video output to match the color system of
your TV (PAL or NTSC).
1 Enter the color system setting mode.
Voltage mark
When your mains lead (AC)
line voltage is 110 V
Voltage mark
DO NOT plug in before setting the voltage
selector on the rear of the unit and all
connection procedures are complete.
Voltage mark
When your mains lead (AC)
line voltage is 127 V
Preparing the Remote Control
Voltage mark
(While holding...)
2 Select the color system.
3 Store the setting.
Canceling the Demonstration
When you plug in the AC power cord to a wall outlet, the
System automatically starts the display demonstration.
2 sec.
To start the demonstration
, select DEMO START.
When using the remote control
Point the top of the remote control toward the remote sensor
as directly as possible. If you operate it from a diagonal
position, the operating range (approx. 5 m) may be shorter.
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Display Indication
The indications on the display tell you a lot of things while you are operating the System.
Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display.
1 DVD LEV. 1/2/3 indicators
• Lights to indicate the DVD increase level
2 MIC indicator
• Lights when the Karaoke mode is activated (see page 28).
(see page 12)
33D PHONIC indicator
• Lights when 3D Phonic is activated (see page 13).
4 V.MASK indicator
• Lights when the Vocal Masking mode is activated (see
page 29).
5 RESUME indicator
• Lights when the Resume function is activated (see
page 10).
6 SOUND TURBO indicator
• Lights when SOUND TURBO II is activated (see
page 12).
7 SURROUND indicator
• Lights when Surround mode is activated (see page 13).
8 Timer indicators (see pages 32 and 33)
• SLEEP: flashes when the Sleep Timer is activated.
• DAILY: lights when the Daily Timer is on standby;
flashes while working or being set.
• REC: lights when the Recording Timer is on standby;
flashes while working or being set.
•: lights when Sleep Timer is working or when Daily
Timer or Recording Timer is on standby, working or
being set.
9 Source signal indicators
.
• D: lights when a source signal is Dolby Digital.
• DTS: lights when a source signal is DTS.
pTape operation indicators
• REC: lights while recording (see pages 26 and 27).
• TAPE-A: lights when TAPE-A is selected.
• TAPE-B: lights when TAPE-B is selected.
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(tape direction):
•
– Lights to indicate the current tape running direction.
– Flashes slowly during playback and recording.
– Flashes quickly while rewinding a tape.
qMain display
wMP3 indicator
• Lights while playing back an MP3 track.
eWMA indicator
• Lights while playing back a WMA track.
rRepeat Mode indicators
• REP: lights when Repeat Play mode is activated.
• 1: lights when One Track/Chapter/Step Repeat is
activated.
tPRGM indicator
• Lights when Program Play mode is activated.
yRND indicator
• Lights when Random Play is activated.
uST (stereo) indicator
• Lights while an FM stereo station with sufficient signal
strength is tuned in (see page 9).
iMONO indicator
• Lights while receiving an FM stereo station in monaural
(see page 9).
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Daily Operations—Playback
In this manual, the operations using the remote control
are mainly explained; however, you can use the buttons
and controls on the main unit if they have the same (or
similar) name and marks.
Number
buttons
¥ Turn on the power.
The STANDBY lamp on the main unit goes off.
• Without pressing AUDIO, the System also turns
on by pressing one of the source selecting buttons in
the next step.
ø Select the source.
Playback automatically starts if the selected source is
ready to start playback.
• If you press AUX, start playback on the external
component.
Adjust the volume.
[ Operate the target source as explained
later.
To turn off (standby) the System
The STANDBY lamp on the main unit
lights in red.
• A small amount of power is always
consumed even while on standby.
For private listening
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the
main unit. The sound will no longer come out of the
speakers.
connecting or putting on the headphones.
• Disconnecting the headphones will activate the
Be sure to turn down the volume before
speakers again.
DO NOT turn off (standby) the System with
the volume set to an extremely high level;
otherwise, the sudden blast of sound can
damage your hearing, speakers and/or
headphones when you turn on the System or
start playback.
Adjusting the Volume
The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME
MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, and VOLUME MAX).
Remote control:Main unit:
Continued on the next page...
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To drop the volume in a moment
To restore the volume,
adjust the volume level.
press again, or
Listening to the Radio
To select the AM tuner interval spacing
Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other
countries use 10 kHz spacing.
1 Select “AM,” then turn off (standby) the System.
2 Select the appropriate AM space interval for your
area.
If the FM reception is poor
The MONO indicator lights on the display.
Reception will improve though stereo
effect is lost—monaural reception mode.
To restore the stereo effect,
button again (the MONO indicator goes
off).
To preset stations
You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
1 Tune in to a station you want to preset.
2 Select a preset number.
press the
(10 kHz interval)
(While holding...)
(9 kHz interval)
To select the band (FM/AM)
To tune in to a station
While FM or AM is selected...
1 sec.
Increases the frequencies.
Decreases the frequencies.
Frequency starts changing on the display.
When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal strength is
tuned in, the frequency search stops.
• When you repeatedly press the button, the frequency
changes step by step.
To stop searching manually,
press either button.
3 Store the station.
To tune in to a preset station
1
Select the band (FM or AM).
2 Select the preset number for the preset station.
Examples:
To select number 5, press 5.
To select number 10, press 10.
To select number 15, press h10,
1, then 5.
To select number 30, press
3, then 0.
• You can also use 1 or y buttons.
h10,
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Playing Back a Disc
Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded.
Titles
• DVD Video/DVD-VR consist of “
Chapters
“
“
Groups
Groups
“
consist of only “
• For DVD-VR/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-1/MPEG-2
playback, see also “Operations on the Control Screen”
on page 24.
,” MP3/WMA/MPEG-1/MPEG-2 consist of
” which include “
” which include “
Tracks
Tracks
Files
,” and CD/SVCD/VCD
.”
To insert discs
• When using an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the
disc tray.
To close the disc tray, press OPEN/CLOSE 0 again.
If you press DVD/CD 3, disc tray closes automatically and
playback starts.
To start:To pause:To stop:
” which include
,” JPEG consist of
• When playing a multi-channel encoded DVDs, the System
properly converts these multi-channel signals into 2
channels, and emits the downmixed sound from the
speakers.
• To enjoy the powerful sound of these multi-channel encoded DVDs, connect a proper decoder or an amplifier
with a proper built-in decoder to the OPTICAL DIGITAL
OUT terminal on the rear.
While playing a disc except CDs:
stop point, and when you start playback again by pressing
DVD/CD 3 (even while on standby), it starts from the
position where you have stopped—Resume Play. (RESUME
appears on the display when you stop playback.)
To stop completely while Resume is activated,
twice. (To cancel Resume, see “RESUME” on page 35.)
This System can store the
press 7
To select a title/group
While playing a disc...
Examples:
To select number 5,
press 5.
To select number 10,
press 10.
To select number 15,
h10, 1, then 5.
press
To select number 30,
h10, 3, then 0.
press
To select a chapter/track
While playing a disc...
To release it, press
DVD/CD 3.
On-screen guide icons
• During disc playback, the following icons may appear for
a while on the TV screen:
Appears at the beginning of a scene containing
multi-angle views.
Appears at the beginning of a scene containing
multi-audio languages.
Appears at the beginning of a scene containing
multi-subtitle languages.
• The following icons will be also shown on the TV screen
to indicate your current operation.
, , , , ,
• To deactivate the on-screen guide icons, see “ON
SCREEN GUIDE” on page 35.
To locate a particular portion
While playing a disc except MP3/WMA disc...
• For MP3/WMA discs, search speed and the indications on
the TV are different.
• No sound comes out while searching on DVD/SVCD/
VCD.
To return to normal playback,
press DVD/CD 3.
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T
o select
You can select a title/chapter/track directly and start
playback.
For DVD Video, you can select
playback
playback
an item directly
, while you can select
.
Examples:
To select number 5, press 5.
To select number 10, press 10.
To select number 15, press h10,
1, then 5.
To select number 30, press h10,
3, then 0.
a title before starting
a chapter after starting
To play back using the disc menu
You can operate the disc play—DVD and SVCD/VCD with
Playback Control (PBC)—using the disc menu shown on the
TV screen.
7 For DVD Video:
1 Show the disc menu.
To move to the next or
previous page of the
current menu:
To cancel PBC
Before playback...
You can also cancel PBC function by pressing the number
button to select a track.
To reactivate PBC,
press 4.
To return to the previous
menu:
(While holding...)
Playing Back a Tape
or
2 Select an item on the disc menu.
• With some discs, you can also select items by entering the
number using the number buttons.
7 For SVCD/VCD with PBC:
While playing a disc with PBC, “PBC” appears on the
display instead of the playing time.
When disc menu appears on the TV screen, select an item on
the menu. Playback of the selected item starts.
Examples:
To select number 5, press 5.
To select number 10, press 10.
To select number 15, press h10,
1, then 5.
To select number 30, press
3, then 0.
h10,
To insert a tape
You can play back type I tapes.
• The use of C-120 or longer tapes is not recommended.
PushInsert and close
To start:To stop:To fast-forward or
rewind:
To remove the tape,
press PUSH OPEN0 on the main unit.
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Daily Operations—Sound & Other Adjustments
Remote Control
Reinforcing the Bass Sound
To change the bass level
• You can also use ACTIVE BASS EXTENSION on the
main unit.
To reinforce the heavy sound—SOUND TURBO II
You can boost the low and high frequency sound.
Presetting Automatic DVD Video Sound
Increase Level
The DVD Video sound is sometimes recorded at a lower
level than for other discs and sources. You can preset the
increase level for the currently loaded DVD Video, so you
do not have to adjust the volume when you change the
source.
Main unit
As the number is higher, sound increase level is also
reinforced.
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Creating 3-dimensional Sound Field
Creating Your Own Sound Modes
—3D Phonic
While playing a disc...
On the TV screen
3D ACTIONSuitable for action movies and sports
programs.
3D DRAMACreates natural and warm sound. Enjoy
movies in a relaxed mood.
3D THEATER Enjoy sound effects like in a major movie
theater.
Selecting the Sound Modes
You can select one of the preset Sound Modes.
Surround Modes
SEA Modes
—User Mode
You can create your own Sound Modes to make sounds suit
your taste. The changed settings can be stored as the USER 1,
USER 2 and USER 3 Modes.
1 Select one of the preset Sound Modes.
•
If you want to add surround elements to your Sound
select one of the Surround Modes.
Mode,
2 Enter the SEA Control Mode.
3 Adjust the SEA pattern.
1 Select—BASS or TRE (treble).
2 Adjust the level.
• You can adjust the bass and treble level from
–3 to +3.
Surround Modes*
DANCEIncreases resonance and bass.
HALLAdds depth and brilliance to the sound.
STADIUMAdds clarity and spreads the sound, as in
an outdoor stadium.
SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) Modes
ROCKBoosts low and high frequency. Good for
acoustic music.
POPGood for vocal music.
CLASSICGood for classical music.
User Modes
USER 1/2/3Your individual mode stored in memory.
See the next column “Creating Your Own
Sound Modes—User Mode.”
OFFNo Sound Mode effect.
* Surround elements are added to the SEA elements to create
being-there feeling in your room.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the level of the other.
4 Finish the SEA pattern setting.
4 Select one of the User Modes.
5 Store the setting.
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Changing the Picture Tone
While showing a playback picture on the TV, you can select
the preset picture tone, or adjust it and store your own
settings.
To select a preset picture tone
1
While playing, display VFP setting screen.
(While holding...)
2 Select a preset picture tone.
NORMALNormally select this.
CINEMASuitable for a movie source.
USER1/USER2You can adjust parameters and can
store the settings (see below).
To adjust the picture tone
1
Select “USER1” or “USER2.”
•Follow steps 1 and 2 explained above.
2 Select a parameter you want to adjust.
On the TV screen
3 Adjust the parameter.
4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to adjust other parameters.
To remove the setting screen
holding SHIFT. The screen will automatically be erased
after 9 seconds even if you do not press VFP.
, press VFP again while
Changing the Display Brightness
You can dim the display window.
(Normal)
(While holding...)
Setting the Clock
• To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as
required.
• To go back to the previous step, press CANCEL while
holding SHIFT.
1 Activate clock setting mode.
GAMMA
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SATURATION
TINT
SHARPNESS
Adjust if the neutral color is bright or
dark (–3 to +3).
Adjust if the picture is bright or dark
as a whole (–8 to +8).
Adjust if the far and near positions
are unnatural (–7 to +7).
Adjust if the picture is whitish or
blackish (–7 to +7).
Adjust if human skin color is
unnatural (–7 to +7).
Adjust if the picture is indistinct
(–8 to +8).
• If you have already adjusted the clock before, press the
button repeatedly until the clock time starts flashing.
2 Adjust the hour, then minute.
To check the current time when the System is turned on
(While holding...)
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Unique DVD/VCD Operations
Remote Control
Selecting the Sound Track
For DVD Video:
audio languages, you can select the language to listen to.
For DVD-VR or SVCD/VCD:
you can select the audio channel to play.
• You can also select the audio track using the on-screen bar
(see page 21).
(While holding...)
While playing a DVD Video...
Ex.:
While playing back a chapter containing
When playing back a track,
While playing a DVD-VR or SVCD/VCD...
ST1/ST2/STTo listen to normal stereo (2 channel)
playback.
L1/L2/LTo listen to the left audio channel.
R1/R2/RTo listen to the right audio channel.
• SVCD can have 4 audio channels. Karaoke SVCD usually
uses these 4 channels to record two 2-channel recordings
(ST1/ST2).
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Selecting the Subtitle Language
For DVD Video:
subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle
language to display on the TV screen.
For SVCD:
if no subtitles are recorded on the disc.
For DVD-VR:
off.
• You can also select the subtitle language using the
on-screen bar (see page 21).
While playing a DVD Video...
1 Display the subtitle selection window.
(While holding...)
2 Select the subtitle language.
While playing back a chapter containing
While playing, you can select the subtitles even
While playing, you can turn the subtitle on or
While playing a DVD-VR...
(While holding...)
Selecting the View Angle
For DVD Video only:
containing multi-view angles, you can view the same scene
from different angles.
• You can also select the view angle using the on-screen bar
(see page 21).
While playing...
(While holding...)
Ex.:
While playing back a chapter
Ex.:
While playing an SVCD...
(While holding...)
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Special Picture Playback
Still picture playback
To start still picture
playback:
While playing...
To res u m e norm a l
playback:
Zoom
To zoom in JPEG file
1 While playing...
(While holding...)
, see page 25.
Frame-by-frame playback
1
While playing...
Still picture playback starts.
2 Advance the still picture frame by frame.
To resume normal playback,
press DVD/CD 3.
Slow-motion playback
• This does not function for MPEG-1/MPEG-2 discs.
1 While playing...
Still picture playback starts.
2 Select slow motion speed.
As the number increases, magnification also increases.
2 Move the zoomed-in position.
To cancel zoom
SHIFT until “ZOOM OFF” appears on the TV.
, press ZOOM repeatedly while holding
*Only available for DVD Video.
To resume normal playback,
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Advanced Disc Operations
Remote Control
Number
buttons
Programming the Playing Order
—Program Play
You can arrange the playing order of the chapters or
tracks (up to 99) before you start playback.
• Program play cannot be used for DVD-VR/JPEG/
MPEG-1/MPEG-2 discs.
• Resume does not work for Program Play.
1 Before starting playback, activate Program Play.
Canceled
On the display
On the TV
Main unit
2 Select a chapter or a track you want for Program
Play.
•For DVD Video/MP3/WMA:
1 Select a title or group number.
2 Select a chapter or track number.
•For SVCD/VCD/CD:
1 Select a track number.
Examples:
To select number 5, press 5.
To select number 10, press 10.
To select number 15, press h10,
1, then 5.
h
To select number 30, press
3, then 0.
10,
3 Repeat step 2 above until you program all chapters or
tracks you want.
4 Start playback.
Playback starts in the order you
have programmed.
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To check the programmed contents
Before playback...
in the reverse order
in the programmed order
To modify the program
Before or after playback...
To erase the last chapter/
track:
(While holding...)
To add chapters/tracks to the program:
Repeat step 2 on page 18.
To erase the entire
program:
(While holding...)
Playing at Random—Random Play
You can play the contents of all chapters and tracks at
random.
• Random Play cannot be used for DVD-VR, JPEG,
MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and some DVDs.
1 Before starting playback, activate Random Play.
Canceled
2 sec.
2 Start playback.
Playback starts in a random
order. Random Play ends when
all chapters/tracks are played.
To sk i p :To pause:To st o p :
To exit from Program Play
Before or after playback...
Canceled
To go to the beginning
of the current chapter/
track, press 4.
To release, press
DVD/CD 3.
To exit from Random Play
Before or after playback...
Canceled
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Playing Repeatedly
• You can also select the repeat mode using the
on-screen bar (see page 22).
• For DVD-VR/JPEG, see page 25.
• For DVD Video:
While playing...
• For MP3/WMA/MPEG-1/MPEG-2:
While playing or before playback...
• For CD/SVCD/VCD:
While playing or before playback (without PBC for SVCD/
VCD)...
On the TV:
On the TV:
(REPEAT)TRACK
On the TV:
(Canceled)
(REPEAT)GROUP
(REPEAT)ALL
A-B Repeat
You can repeat playback of a desired portion by specifying
the beginning (point A) and the ending (point B).
• A-B Repeat cannot be used for MP3/WMA/MPEG-1/
MPEG-2 and for some DVDs.
1 While playing (without PBC for SVCD/VCD), select
the start point (A).
• appears on
the TV if the TV is
turned on.
(While holding...)
2 Select the end point (B).
• appears on
the TV.
• You can search for
the end point using
the y button.
(While holding...)
To cancel A-B Repeat,
SHIFT.
• A-B Repeat will also be canceled when you stop play or
skip the chapter or track.
press A-B RPT again while holding
• For Program Play/Random Play mode:
While playing or before playback...
On the TV:
(REPEAT)STEP
CHAPRepeats the current chapter.
TITLERepeats the current title.
TRACK
(REPEAT TRACK)
GROUP
(REPEAT GROUP)
ALL
(REPEAT ALL)
STEP
(REPEAT STEP)
OFFCancels Repeat Play mode.
Repeats the current track.
Repeats the current group.
Repeats all chapters/tracks or
programmed tracks.
Repeats the current chapter/track.
(REPEAT)ALL
(Canceled)
Prohibiting Disc Ejection
—Child Lock
You can lock the disc tray so that no one can eject the loaded
disc.
• This is possible while the System is on standby.
While the disc tray is closed...
(While holding...)
To cancel the prohibition,
“UNLOCKED” appears on the display.
repeat the same procedure.
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On-Screen Bar Operations
Remote control
Number
buttons
On-screen bars
DVD Video
DVD-VR
SVCD
VCD
CD
On-screen Bar Information
You can check the information on a disc (except for MP3/
WMA/JPEG disc) and use some functions through the
on-screen bar.
1 Disc type
2 Playback information
IndicationMeanings
Dolby D,
LPCMAudio format
3/2.1ch,
2/0.0chChannel number
Current title
Current chapter
Current group
Current track
Current title
Current play list
Time indications
3 Playback conditions
IndicationMeanings
Playback
/Forward/Reverse search
/Forward/Reverse slow-motion
Pause
Stop
4 Operation icons (on the pull-down menu)
IndicationMeanings
Select to change the time indication.
Select to repeat playback.
Select for time search.
Select for chapter search.
Select for track search.
Select to change the audio language or
channel (see also page 15).
Select to change subtitle language
(see also page 16).
Select to change the view angle (see
also page 16).
MPEG-1/MPEG-2
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Operations Using the
On-screen Bar
For detailed operations of the following functions, see
also “Operations Using the On-screen Bar” on this page.
Basic operation procedures through the on-screen bar are as
follows:
Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video:
While a disc is selected as the source...
1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu.
Disappears
* This does not appear for MPEG-1/MPEG-2 discs.
2 Select (highlight) the item you want.
3 Display the pop-up window.
4 Select the desired option in the pop-up window.
Time information
You can change the time information in the on-screen bar
and the display window on the main unit.
1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the
pull-down menu.
2 Make sure is selected (highlighted).
3 Change the time indication.
TOTALElapsed disc/title time.
T.REMRemaining disc time.
TIME
REMRemaining time of the current chapter/
Elapsed playing time of the current chapter/
track (not applicable for DVD-VR).
track (not applicable for DVD-VR).
Repeat Play
• See also page 20.
1 While playing a disc (without PBC for SVCD/VCD),
display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu.
• Repeat play can be selected before starting playback,
not applicable for DVD Video.
2 Select .
3 Display the pop-up window.
5 Finish the setting.
Pop-up window disappears.
To remove the on-screen bar
ALLRepeats the disc (not applicable for
DVD Video).
A-B
*1
TITLE
GROUPRepeats the current group.
CHAPTER*2Repeats the current chapter.
TRACK
OFFCancels Repeat Play.
*1
While playing DVD-VR discs, “PG” or “PL” appears.
*2
During Program Play or Random Play, “STEP”
appears.
Repeats a desired portion (see page 23).
Repeats the current title.
*2
Repeats the current track.
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A-B Repeat
1
Select “A-B” in step
3
of “Repeat Play” on page 22.
2 Select the start point (A).
• Before pressing ENTER/SET, you can search for the
end point using y.
3 Select the end point (B).
A-B Repeat starts. The selected
portion plays repeatedly.
To cancel A-B Repeat,
select “OFF” in step 1.
Time Search
You can move to a particular point by specifying the elapsed
playing time from the beginning.
5 Finish the setting.
The System starts playing from
the specified time.
Chapter Search
You can search for the chapter number to play.
1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the
pull-down menu.
2 Select .
3 Display the pop-up window.
4 Enter the desired chapter number.
Examples:
To select number 5, press 5.
To select number 10, press 1,
then 0.
To select number 15, press 1,
then 5.
To select number 30, press 3,
then 0.
1 While playing (without PBC for SVCD/VCD), display
the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu.
• Time Search can be used before starting playback (not
applicable for DVD Video).
2 Select .
3 Display the pop-up window.
4 Enter the time.
You can specify the time in hours/minutes/seconds.
Examples:
To move to a point of 1 (hours):
02 (minutes): 00 (seconds), press
1, 0, 2, 0, then 0.
To move to a point of 54
(minutes): 00 (seconds), press 0,
5, 4, 0, then 0.
• It is always required to enter the hour digit (even “0”
hour), but it is not required to enter trailing zeros (the
last two digits in the examples above).
To correct a misentry
•
entry.
, press cursor to erase the last
•
To correct a misentry,
the desired number is shown in the pop-up window.
press the number buttons until
5 Finish the setting.
The System starts playing the
searched chapter.
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Operations on the Control
Screen
For DVD-VR/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-1/MPEG-2:
You can search for and play the desired items through the
control screen.
Control screen for DVD-VR
The control screen is superimposed on the TV screen when
you call up Program List (PG) or Play List (PL).
To select playback type
To select the Program
List:
When Program List is selected.
When Play List is selected.
To select the Play List:
Control screen for MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-1/
MPEG-2 discs
The control screen automatically appears on the TV screen
when you load an MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG-1 or MPEG-2
disc.
If files of different types are recorded on a disc, select the file
type to play (see “FILE TYPE” on page 35).
Ex.: When an MP3 disc is loaded.
1 Current group number/total group number
2 Current group
3 Group list
4 Current track
5 Track information (ID3 Tag Version 1.0: only for
MP3/WMA)
6 Repeat Play setting
7 Elapsed playing time of the current track
(only for MP3/WMA/MPEG-1/MPEG-2)
8 Operation mode icon
9 Current track number/total number of tracks in the
current group (total number of tracks on the loaded
disc)
0 Highlight bar
- Track list
1 List number
2 Recording date
3 Recording source (TV station, the input terminal of
the recording equipment, etc.)
4 Start time of recording
5 Title of the program/play list*
6 Highlight bar (current selection)
7 Creating date of play lists
8 Number of chapters
9 Playback time
* The title of the Program List or Play List may not be
displayed depending on the recording equipment.
To move the highlight bar between group list and track
list (for MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-1/MPEG-2)
Moves the bar to the
track list.
Moves the bar to the
group list.
To select an item in the list
Move the highlight bar to a desired
item.
• If you select an item while
playing back a DVD-VR/MP3/
WMA/MPEG-1/MPEG-2 disc,
the selected item starts playback
automatically.
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To start playback
For JPEG:
The selected track (still picture) is
displayed until you change it.
To repeat slide-show for JPEG
While playing or before playback...
(Canceled)
Slide-show playback starts.
Each track (still picture) is shown
on the screen for a few seconds,
then changes one after another.
For the other discs:
Playback starts with the selected
track.
• Pressing DVD/CD 3 also starts
playback.
• While playing DVD-VR/JPEG/MPEG-1/MPEG-2 tracks,
the control screen disappears.
• For JPEG discs, to cancel slide-show and display the
current still picture, press 8.
To stop playback
To repeat title/play list for DVD-VR
While playing a program in Program List
On the TV:
GROUP
(REPEAT GROUP)
ALL
(REPEAT ALL)
Repeats the current group.
Repeats all files in the disc.
OFFCancels Repeat Play mode.
• For Repeat Play of MP3/WMA/MPEG-1/MPEG-2, see
page 20.
To zoom in the still picture (for JPEG)
• You cannot zoom in the still picture during slide-show.
1 While playback is paused...
(While holding...)
As the number increases, magnification also increases.
2 Move the zoomed-in position.
While playing an item in Play List
On the TV:
CHAP Repeats the current chapter.
PG/PL Repeats the current title/play list.
ALLRepeats all programs in the disc.
OFFCansels Repeat Play Mode.
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To cancel zoom,
press ZOOM repeatedly while holding
SHIFT until “ZOOM OFF” appears on the TV.
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Recording Operations
Main unit
IMPORTANT
It may be unlawful to record or play back
copyrighted material without the consent of the
copyright owner.
Recording on a Tape
You can use type I tapes for recording.
• To play a tape, see page 11.
1 Insert a recordable cassette in deck B.
Push
2 Start playing the source—“FM,” “AM,” “DVD/CD,”
“TAPE-A” or “AUX.”
• When recording from TAPE-A, you can also use
dubbing function (see page 27).
• When recording from a disc, you can also use
Synchronized Disc Recording (see page 27).
Insert and close
3 Start recording.
To stop recording
or
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Dubbing Tapes
1 Change the source to TAPE-B.
2 Insert the source cassette in deck A, and a recordable
cassette in deck B.
3 Start dubbing.
To record without creating 4-second blanks
1 Press DVD/CD 3, then press 8
2 Press 4 to go back to the beginning of the track.
3 Press DISC REC to start recording.
To protect your recording
Cassettes have two small tabs on the back to protect
from unexpected erasure or re-recording.
To protect your recording,
.
remove these tabs.
• When either tape playback or recording ends, both cassette
decks stop at the same time.
To stop dubbing
Synchronized Disc Recording
You can start and stop both disc play and tape recording at
the same time.
1 Load a disc and insert a recordable cassette in deck B.
• If the current playing source is not the disc player, press
DVD/CD 3, then 7 (twice if resume is turned “ON”).
For recording desired tracks from discs:
You can program tracks to record with your preferred
order.
• Select Program Play (and make a program: see page 18)
without starting playback.
2 Start recording.
To re-record on a protected tape,
adhesive tape.
cover the holes with
The System automatically creates 4-second blanks between
the tunes recorded on the tape.
• When either disc play or recording ends, both disc player
and the cassette deck stop at the same time.
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Enjoying Karaoke
Remote control
Number
buttons
Source
Selecting
buttons
Main unit
NOTE
• This function is not available in the Australian model.
IMPORTANT
• Always set MIC LEVEL to MIN when connecting or
disconnecting the microphone.
DO NOT keep the microphone connected
while it is not in use.
Singing Along (Karaoke)
You can enjoy singing along (Karaoke) by using the
microphone.
To sing along using Karaoke discs
You can enjoy Karaoke using Karaoke discs (except
Karaoke CD).
• By pressing REC START/STOP, you can record your
singing-along.
1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN.
2 Connect the microphone (not supplied) to the MIC
jack.
3 Activate the Karaoke Mode.
Source
Selecting
buttons
(While holding...)
4 Insert and start playing a Karaoke disc.
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5 Select the desired audio channel (see page 15).
(While holding...)
6 Sing into the microphone.
7 Adjust the MIC LEVEL and VOLUME.
Singing Along Using Stereo Discs
—Vocal Masking
You can enjoy singing along while playing a stereo disc.
Vocal Masking reduces the lead vocal of a disc.
• You can use this function only with DVD/CD sources.
• When playing a Karaoke disc in Vocal Masking Mode, the
vocal may not be reduced or the volume may be lower.
• By pressing REC START/STOP, you can record your
singing-along.
1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN.
To cancel the Karaoke Mode,
select “MIC OFF” in step 3.
Adjusting the key (disc playback only)
To raise the key.
To lower the key.
(While holding...)
To cancel the adjustment,
display to “0.”
set the number shown on the
Applying an echo to your voice
During Karaoke Play...
(While holding...)
• As the number increases, echo level also increases.
2 Connect the microphone (not supplied) to the MIC
jack.
3 Insert and start playing a stereo disc.
4 Activate Vocal Masking Mode.
(While holding...)
5 Sing into the microphone.
6 Adjust the MIC LEVEL and VOLUME.
To cancel the Vocal Masking Mode,
step 4 or change the source to play.
select “MIC OFF” in
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Microphone Mixing
You can enjoy microphone mixing by using the microphone.
• By pressing REC START/STOP, you can record your
singing-along.
To use microphone only
1
Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN.
1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN.
2 Connect the microphone (not supplied) to the MIC
jack.
3 Start playing the source—FM, AM, disc player, tape,
or auxiliary equipment connected to the AUX jack.
4 Activate the
(While holding...)
Karaoke
Mode.
5 Sing into the microphone.
6 Adjust the MIC LEVEL and VOLUME.
To cancel the Karaoke Mode,
• When you change the source to play, the Karaoke Mode is
canceled. Repeat step 4 to activate the Karaoke Mode
again.
select “MIC OFF” in step 4.
2 Connect the microphone (not supplied) to the MIC
jack.
3 Select DVD/CD as the source, then stop playback.
4 Activate the
(While holding...)
Karaoke
mode.
5 Sing into the microphone.
6 Adjust the MIC LEVEL and VOLUME.
To cancel the Karaoke mode,
select “MIC OFF” in step 4.
Karaoke function is not available in the Australian model.
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Reserving Karaoke Songs
—Karaoke Program Play
You can determine the playback order of up to 12 chapters
or tracks on the disc player.
Karaoke Program Play cannot be used for DVD-VR.
1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN.
2 Connect the microphone (not supplied) to the MIC
jack.
3 Change the source to the “DVD/CD.”
7 Start playback.
8 Sing into the microphone.
9 Adjust the MIC LEVEL and VOLUME.
To check the programmed contents
4 Activate Karaoke Program Play.
(While holding...)
• PRGM indicator flashes during this mode.
On the TV screen
5 Select songs you want for Karaoke Program Play.
For DVD Video/MP3/WMA/MPEG-1/MPEG-2:
1 Press the number buttons to select a title or group.
2 Repeat step 1 to select a chapter or track.
For SVCD/VCD/CD:
Press the number buttons to select a track.
Examples:
To select number 5, press 5.
To select number 10, press 10.
To select number 15, press h10,
1, then 5.
h10,
6 Activate the
Karaoke
To select number 30, press
3, then 0.
Mode.
(While holding...)
The Karaoke reserve screen appears.
To modify the program
While the Karaoke reserve screen is shown on the TV...
To erase the unwanted chapter/track:
(While holding...)
To erase the entire program:
2 sec.
(While holding...)
To add chapters/tracks to the program:
Repeat step 5 on the left.
(While holding...)
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Timer Operations
Remote Control
You need to set the built-in clock before using timer
functions (see page 14) except Sleep Timer.
Setting the Timer
Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite
music. On the other hand, with Recording Timer, you can
make a tape of a radio broadcast.
• To go back to the previous step, press CANCEL while
holding SHIFT.
1 Select one of the timer setting modes—ON for Daily
Timer or Recording Timer.
Daily Timer
(time)
Canceled
Ex.: Daily Timer
Clock setting
2 Make the timer setting as you want.
Recording Timer
(time)
Repeat the procedure for the following settings until finished:
1
Set the hour then minute for on-time.
2
Set the hour then minute for off-time.
3
Select the playback source.
• For Daily Timer, you can select from “TUNER FM,”
“TUNER AM,” “DISC,” “TAPE-A,” “TAPE-B”
and “AUX.”
• For Recording Timer, you can select from
“TUNER FM” and “TUNER AM.”
EX.: When “TUNER FM” is selected for Daily Timer.
4
Select a preset station for “TUNER FM” and
“TUNER AM,” or select a group and track
number for “DISC.”
5
For Daily Timer: Select the volume level.
• You can select the volume level (“VOLUME 5,”
“VOLUME 10,” “VOLUME 15” and “VOLUME --”).
If you select “VOLUME --,” the volume is set to the
last level when the System has been turned off.
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3 Turn off the System (on standby) if you have set the
timer with the System turned on.
How Daily Timer works
Once the Daily Timer has been set, the timer indicator
() and DAILY indicator are lit on the display. Daily
Timer is activated at the same time everyday until the
timer is turned off manually (see below).
When the on-time comes
The System turns on, starts playing the specified source
(except “AUX”), and increases the volume level
gradually to the preset level for about 30 seconds.
When the off-time comes
The System stops playback, and turns off (standby)
automatically.
• The timer setting remains in memory until you change
it.
• Daily Timer will not start working if the system has
been turned on.
How Recording Timer works
When Recording Timer has been set, the timer indicator
() and the REC indicator are lit on the display.
Recording Timer works only once.
When the on-time comes
The System turns on, tunes in to the specified station, sets
the volume level to “VOLUME MIN,” and starts
recording.
When the off-time comes
The System stops recording, and turns off (standby).
• The timer setting remains in memory until you change
it.
Recording Timer will start working even if the System
has been turned on.
To turn off the Timer after the setting is done
You can turn off the timer after it has been set.
• Since Daily Timer is activated at the same time everyday,
you may need to cancel it on some particular days.
1 Select the timer you want to cancel (DAILYTIMER
or REC TIMER).
Daily Timer
Canceled
(time)
Clock setting
Recording Timer
(time)
2 Turn off the selected timer.
(While holding...)
The timer indicator () goes off.
To turn on the timer again,
ENTER/SET in step
repeat step 1and press
2.
Turning Off the Power Automatically
—
Sleep Timer
With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep listening to music.
1 Specify the time (in minutes).
Canceled
2 Wait until the set time goes off.
To check the time remaining until the shut-off time
• If you press the button repeatedly, you can
change the shut-off time.
Timer Priority
Recording Timer has priority over the Daily Timer
and Sleep Timer.
Recording Timer
Daily Timer
Canceled
Recording Timer
Sleep Timer
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Setup Menu Operations
Initial Settings
The Setup Menu cannot be activated during playback.
LANGUAGE menu
ItemContents
MENU LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
You can select the initial menu language of DVD Video. See page 41.
You can select the initial audio language of DVD Video. See page 41.
You can select the initial subtitle language of DVD Video. See page 41.
You can select “ENGLISH,” “CHINESE,” or “SPANISH” as the on-screen language.
How to set the Initial Settings
1
Press SET UP.
2 Press (or ) to select the menu.
3 Press (or ) to move to select the item.
4 Press ENTER/SET.
5 Press (or ) to select the options, then press
ENTER/SET.
• For settings of the LANGUAGE menu, see “Language
Code List” on page 41.
To erase a preference display
Press SET UP.
PICTURE menu
ItemContents
MONITOR TYPE
PICTURE SOURCE
You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play back DVD Video discs
recorded for wide-screen televisions.
When you use a multi-color system TV, you can change the color system of the System
automatically by selecting “MULTI” options as the monitor type.
16:9/16:9MULTI (Wide television screen): For a wide-screen (16:9) TV.
4:3 LB/4:3MULTI LB (Letter Box conversion): For a conventional (4:3) TV. Displays
a wide-screen picture to fit the width of the TV screen keeping the aspect ratio.
4:3 PS/4:3MULTI PS (Pan Scan conversion): For a conventional (4:3) TV. The picture
is zoomed in to fill the screen vertically and the left and right sides of the picture are
cut off.
You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting the source type of the disc contents.
AUTO: Normally, select this option. The System recognizes the picture type (film or video
source) of the current disc according to the disc information.
FILM: For a film source disc.
VIDEO: For a video source disc.
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ItemContents
SCREEN SAVER
FILE TYPE
AUDIO menu
ItemContents
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
DOWN MIX
D. RANGE COMPRESSION
You can set the screen saver function to ON or OFF.
ON: The on-screen display on the TV becomes dark when no operation is done for about
5 minutes.
OFF: To cancel the screen saver.
You can select the file type to play.
AUDIO: To play MP3/WMA files.
STILL PICTURE: To play JPEG files.
VIDEO: To play MPEG-1/MPEG-2 files.
Set this item correctly when using the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal on the rear.
PCM ONLY: When connecting to audio equipment which can decode only linear PCM
signals.
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: When connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier
with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
STREAM/PCM: When connecting to a DTS decoder or an amplifier with a built-in DTS,
MPEG Multichannel or Dolby Digital decoder.
This setting is effective for digital audio output if “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” is set to
“PCM ONLY.”
DOLBY SURROUND: Select this when connecting to a surround decoder.
STEREO: Select this when connecting to a stereo receiver, MD player, TV, etc.
Set this item to listen to DVD Video recorded in Dolby Digital format at low volume.
AUTO: You can enjoy powerful playback sound with full dynamic range.
ON: Select this when you want to fully apply the compression effect to make the sound at
lower volume clear (useful at midnight).
OTHERS menu
ItemContents
RESUME
ON SCREEN GUIDE
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You can select Resume (not applicable for CDs).
ON: The System resumes playback from the position where playback has been stopped if
the disc is still in the disc tray.
OFF: Resume is deactivated.
Activate or deactivate the on-screen guide.
ON: To activate the on-screen guide.
OFF: To deactivate the on-screen guide.
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Operating the TV
Remote control
Operating TV
You can operate JVC’s TV using this remote control.
To turn on or off the
TV:
To adjust TV volume:
(While holding...)
To select the TV channel:
To select the input mode (either
TV or VIDEO):
(While holding...)
(While holding...)
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Additional Information
Learning More about This System
Introduction (see pages 1 and 2)
Playable Disc Types:
• If you play back an NTSC disc with the color system set to
“PAL,” you can watch the playback picture (the disc will
be reproduced using “PAL 60” format), but the TV screen
may not display properly.
• If you play back a PAL disc with the color system set to
“NTSC,” you can watch the playback picture, but the
following symptoms may occur:
– The items on the disc menu will be blurred, and be shown
slightly shifted when highlighted.
– The aspect ratio of the picture may differ from the
original aspect ratio.
– The picture movement is not smooth.
About audio format
–
Linear PCM:
format used for CDs and most studio masters.
–
Dolby Digital:
Dolby Laboratories, which enables multi-channel
encode to create the realistic surround sound.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems):
–
audio, developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., which
enables multi-channel like Dolby Digital. As the
compression ratio is lower than for Dolby Digital, it
provides wider dynamic range and better separation.
Daily Operations—Playback (see pages 8 to 11)
Listening to the Radio:
• If you store a new station into an occupied preset number,
the previously stored station in that number will be erased.
• When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure
occurs, the preset stations will be erased in a few days. If
this happens, preset the stations again.
Playing Back a Disc:
• On some DVD, SVCD, or VCD discs, the actual operations
may be different from what is explained in this manual, due
to the programming and disc structure; such differences are
not a malfunction of this System.
• This System can recognize up to 4 000 files in a disc. Also,
the System can recognize up to 150 files per group and up
to 99 groups in a disc.
– If there are any unplayable files in a folder, those files are
also counted in the total file number.
– Playable files which do not belong to any groups are
handled as Group 1.
• For DVD-VR playback...
– When making a disc, use the UDF-Bridge format.
– For details about DVD-VR format and playlist, refer to
the manual of the recording equipment.
– You cannot use reverse Slow-motion playback, Program
Play or Random Play.
Uncompressed digital audio, the same
Compressed digital audio, developed by
Compressed digital
• For MP3/WMA playback...
– This System can play back MP3/WMA files with the
extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of the
letter case—upper/lower).
– MP3 discs require a longer readout time than regular
CDs depending on the complexity of the group/file
configuration.
– Some MP3/WMA files cannot be played back and will
be skipped. This results from their recording processes
and conditions.
– When making MP3/WMA discs, use ISO 9660 Level 1
or Level 2 for the disc format.
– It is recommended that you make each MP3/WMA file at
a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz and at bit rate of 128 kbps.
This System cannot play back files made at a bit rate of
less than 64 kbps.
• For MPEG-1/MPEG-2 playback...
– The stream format should conform to MPEG system/
program stream.
– 720 x 576 pixels (25 fps)/720 x 480 pixels (30 fps) is
recommended for the highest resolution.
– This System also supports the resolutions of 352 x 576/
480 x 576/352 x 288 pixels (25 fps) and 352 x 480/480 x
480/352 x 240 pixels (30 fps).
– The file format should be MP@ML (Main Profile at
Main Level)/SP@ML (Simple profile at Main Level)/
MP@LL (Main Profile at Low Level).
– Audio streams should conform to MPEG1 Audio layer-2
or MPEG2 Audio Layer-2.
• For JPEG files playback...
– This System can play back JPEG files with the extension
code <.jpg> or <.jpeg> (regardless of the letter case–
upper/lower).
– It is recommended that you record a file at 640 x 480
resolution. (If a file has been recorded at a resolution of
more than 640 x 480, it will take a long time to be
shown.)
– This System can play only baseline JPEG files*.
Progressive JPEG files* or lossless JPEG files* cannot
be played.
* Baseline JPEG format:Used for digital cameras,
web, etc.
Progressive JPEG format: Used for web.
Lossless JPEG format:An old type and rarely used
now.
– This System may not play back JPEG files properly if
they are recorded on devices other than digital still
camera.
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Daily Operations—Sound & Other Adjustments
(see pages 12 to 14)
Creating 3-dimensional Sound Field—3D Phonic:
• While you use the headphones, 3D Phonic mode is
canceled temporary.
• When you activate the Karaoke Mode, 3D Phonic mode is
canceled temporary.
• 3D Phonic setting is also applied to the optical digital
output signals through the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT
terminal.
Creating Your Own Sound Modes —User Mode:
• When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure
occurs, the User Mode settings will be erased in a few days.
If this happens, set the User Mode again.
Setting the Clock:
• “0:00” will flash on the display until you set the clock.
• The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. If this
happens, reset the clock.
Unique DVD/VCD Operations (see pages 15 to 17)
Selecting the Sound Track:
• On some DVD Video discs, you cannot change audio
languages while playing back.
Special Picture Playback:
• During slow-motion playback, no sound will be
reproduced.
• While zoomed in, the picture may look coarse.
Recording Operations (see pages 26 and 27)
Recording on a Tape:
• The recording level is automatically set correctly. Thus,
you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to
without affecting the recording level.
• There is leader tape which cannot be recorded onto at the
start and the end of cassette tapes. Thus, when recording
discs or radio broadcasts, wind the leader tape first to
ensure that the recording will be made without any music
part lost.
• If no cassette or a protected tape is inserted, “NO REC”
appears on the display.
• You cannot change the source during recording.
Synchronized Disc Recording:
• While recording, you cannot use x/4, y/1,
DVD LEVEL, 3D PHONIC and source selecting buttons.
• You can adjust volume control, sound setting (Active Bass
Extension and Sound Turbo II) and sound mode but the
settings do not affect the recording sound.
• You cannot use Repeat Play during synchronized
recording (Repeat Play will be canceled).
Advanced Disc Operations (see pages 18 to 20)
Programming the Playing Order—Program Play:
• While programming steps...
Your entry will be ignored if you have tried to program an
item number that does not exist on the disc (for example,
selecting track 14 on a disc that only has 12 tracks).
Playing Repeatedly:
• A-B Repeat cannot be used on some DVDs.
• A-B Repeat is possible only within the same title or within
the same track.
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Enjoying Karaoke (see pages 28 to 31)
Singing Along Using Stereo Discs—Vocal Masking:
• Vocal Masking Mode setting is also applied to the optical
digital output signals through the OPTICAL DIGITAL
OUTPUT terminal.
• On some music, Vocal Masking does not provide the
correct effect.
Timer Operations (see pages 32 and 33)
Setting the Timer:
• If you do not specify the preset station or track number
correctly while setting a timer, the currently selected
station or the first track will be played when the timer is
activated.
• When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure
occurs, the timer will be canceled. You need to set the
clock first, then the timer again.
• Without stopping the recording, you cannot change the
source after Recording Timer starts recording.
• If you set DVD Video/MPEG-1/MPEG-2 as the source,
Daily Timer may not work correctly.
Timer Priority:
• If you set the Sleep Timer after Daily Timer starts playing
the selected source, Daily Timer is canceled.
• If you set the Sleep Timer after Recording Timer starts
recording, Recording Timer is canceled, but recording
continues until Sleep Timer shuts off the power.
Setup Menu Operations (see pages 34 and 35)
How to set the Initial Settings:
• If the upper and lower parts of the menu are cut off, adjust
the picture size control of the TV.
LANGUAGE menu:
• When the language you have selected for MENU
LANGUAGE, AUDIO LANGUAGE, or SUBTITLE is
not recorded on a disc, the original language is used as the
initial language.
PICTURE menu—MONITOR TYPE:
• Even if “4:3 PS/4:3 MULTI PS” is selected, the screen size
may become 4:3 letter box with some DVD Video discs.
This depends on how the discs are recorded.
• When you select “16:9/16:9 MULTI” for a picture whose
aspect ratio is 4:3, the picture slightly changes due to the
process for converting the picture width.
AUDIO menu—DOWN MIX:
• This setting is not effective when DTS multi-channel
software is played back.
OTHERS menu—ON SCREEN GUIDE:
• The setup menu and on-screen bar will be displayed (and
recorded) even though this function is set to “OFF.”
Subtitles and the information for zoom-in always appear on
the display regardless of this setting.
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Troubleshooting
If you are having a problem with your System, check this list
for a possible solution before calling for service.
General:
Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before
you finish.
sThere is a time limit. Repeat procedure again.
Operations are disabled.
sThe built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to
external electrical interference. Unplug the AC power
cord and then plug it back in.
Unable to operate the System from the remote control.
sThe path between the remote control and the remote
sensor on the System is blocked.
sThe batteries are exhausted.
No sound is heard.
sSpeaker connections are incorrect or loose.
sHeadphones are connected.
No picture appears on the screen.
sThe video cord connections are incorrect or loose.
No picture is displayed on the TV screen, the picture is
blurred, or the picture is divided into two parts.
sIncorrect color system is selected (see “Changing the
Color System” on page 6).
The left and right edges of the picture are missing on the
screen.
sSelect “4:3 LB/4:3 MULTI LB” for “MONITOR
TYPE” (see page 34).
Radio Operations:
Hard to hear broadcasts because of noise.
sAntennas connections are incorrect or loose.
sThe AM loop antenna is too close to the System.
sThe FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned.
Disc Operations:
The disc does not play.
sYou have inserted a DVD Video whose Region Code is
not correct. (“REGION ERR” appears on the display.)
sThe disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the
label side up.
ID3 Tag on an MP3/WMA disc cannot be shown.
sThere are two types of ID3 Tag—Version 1 and Version
2. This System can only show ID3 Tag Version 1.
Groups and tracks are not played back as you expect.
sThe playing order is determined when the disc was
recorded. It depends on the writing application.
MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 files are not
played back.
sThe inserted disc may include multiple types of tracks
(ex. MP3/WMA files and JPEG files). In this case, you
can only play back the files selected by the “FILE
TYPE” setting (see page 35).
sYou have changed the “FILE TYPE” (see page 35)
setting after you inserted a disc. In this case, reload the
disc.
The disc sound is discontinuous.
sThe disc is scratched or dirty.
The disc playback sounds strange.
sCancel key adjustment (see page 29).
No subtitle appears on the display though you have
selected the initial subtitle language.
sSome DVDs are programmed to always display no
subtitle initially. If this happens, press SUB TITLE while
holding SHIFT after starting play (see page 16).
Audio language is different from the one you have
selected as the initial audio language.
sSome DVDs are programmed to always use the original
language initially. If this happens, press AUDIO/MPX
after starting play (see page 15).
The disc tray does not open or close.
sThe AC power cord is not plugged in.
sChild Lock is in use. “LOCKED” appears in the display
window (see page 20).
Tape Operations:
The cassette holder cannot be opened.
sPower supply from the AC power cord has been cut off
while the tape was running. Turn on the System.
Recording Operations:
Impossible to record.
sSmall tabs on the back of the cassette are removed.
Cover the holes with adhesive tape.
Timer Operations:
Daily Timer does not work.
sThe System has been turned on when the on-time comes.
Timer starts working only when the System is turned off.
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Maintenance
To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs,
tapes, and mechanism clean.
Handling discs
• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge
while pressing the center hole lightly.
• Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.
• Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping.
• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when
placing it back in its case.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures,
and moisture.
To clean the disc:
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center
to edge.
Handling cassette tapes
• If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up the slack by
inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotate it.
– If the tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or caught in
the cassette.
• Be careful not to touch the tape surface.
• Avoid the following places to store the tape—in dusty
places, in direct sunlight or heat, in moist areas, on a TV or
speaker, or near a magnet.
To keep the best recording and playback sound quality:
• Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol to clean the
heads, capstans, and pinch rollers.
• Use a head demagnetizer (available at electronics and
audio shops) to demagnetize the heads (when the System is
turned off).
Cleaning the System
• Stains should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the System
is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in
water-diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe
clean with a dry cloth.
• Since the System may deteriorate in quality, become
damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the
following:
– DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.
– DO NOT wipe it forcefully.
– DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
– DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as
insecticides to it.
– DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact
for a long time.
Language Code List
AA AfarFA PersianKM CambodianOM (Afan) OromoSVSwedish
AB AbkhazianFIFinnishKN KannadaOR OriyaSW Swahili
AF AfrikaansFJ FijiKO Korean (KOR)PA PanjabiTATamil
AM AmeharicFO FaroeseKSKashmiriPLPolishTETelugu
AR ArabicFY FrisianKU KurdishPSPashto, PushtoTGTajik
AS AssameseGA IrishKYKirghizPT PortugueseTH Thai
AY AymaraGD Scots GaelicLALatinQU QuechuaTITigrinya
AZ AzerbaijaniGL GalicianLNLingalaRM Rhaeto-RomanceTK Turkmen
BA BashkirGN GuaraniLO LaothianRN KirundiTLTagalog
BE ByelorussianGU GujaratiLTLithuanianRO RumanianTNSetswana
BG BulgarianHA HausaLVLatvian, LettishRW KinyarwandaTOTonga
BH BihariHI HindiMG MalagasySA SanskritTRTurkish
BIBislamaHR CroatianMIMaoriSD SindhiTSTsonga
BN Bengali, BanglaHU HungarianMK MacedonianSG SanghoTTTatar
BO TibetanHY ArmenianML MalayalamSH Serbo-CroatianTW Twi
BR BretonIA InterlinguaMN MongolianSISinghaleseUK Ukrainian
CA CatalanIEInterlingueMO MoldavianSK SlovakURUrdu
CO CorsicanIK InupiakMR MarathiSL SlovenianUZUzbek
CS CzechIN IndonesianMSMalay (MAY)SM SamoanVIVietnamese
CY WelshISIcelandicMT MalteseSN ShonaVO Volapuk
DA DanishIW HebrewMY BurmeseSO SomaliWO Wolof
DZ BhutaniJIYiddishNANauruSQ AlbanianXH Xhosa
EL GreekJW JavaneseNENepaliSR SerbianYOYoruba
EO EsperantoKA GeorgianNLDutchSSSiswatiZUZulu
ET EstonianKK KazakhNONorwegianST Sesotho
EU BasqueKL GreenlandicOC OccitanSU Sundanese
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Specifications
Amplifier section
Output Power:
90 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no
more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
Digital output:
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT:
Audio input sensitivity/Impedance
(Measured at 1 kHz, with tape recording signal 400 mV)
AUX:400 mV/47 kΩ
MIC: 3.0 mV/50 kΩ
VIDEO OUT:
Color system:NTSC/PAL selectable
VIDEO (composite):1 V(p-p)/75 Ω
S-VIDEO:Y (luminance)1 V(p-p)/75 Ω
Speaker Terminals:
Tuner section
FM tuning range:87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz
AM (MW) tuning range:531 kHz – 1 710 kHz (at 9 kHz)
For Saudi Arabia only:531 kHz – 1 602 kHz (at 9 kHz)
+R/+RW (DVD Video format)
Dynamic range:90 dB
Horizontal resolution:500 lines
Wow and flutter:Immeasurable
Cassette deck section
Frequency response
Normal (type I): 50 Hz – 14 000 Hz
Wow and flutter: 0.15% (WRMS)
–21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm ±30 nm)
C (chrominance, burst)0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω
6 Ω − 16 Ω
530 kHz – 1 710 kHz (at 10 kHz)
530 kHz – 1 600 kHz (at 10 kHz)
General
Power requirement:AC 110 V / AC 127 V / AC 220 V /
AC 230 V – AC 240 V, (adjustable
with the voltage selector), 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power consumption: at operation: 95 W
on standby: 17 W
Dimensions (approx.): 265 mm x 337 mm x 370 mm (W/H/D)
Mass (approx.):7.9 kg
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
• “DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS
2.0+Digital Out” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE
WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE
DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625
PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE
CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT.
IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD
PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
CENTER.”
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OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT
Playback discSTREAM/PCMDOLBY DIGITAL/PCMPCM ONLY
DVD Video
with 48 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Linear PCM48 kHz, 16 bit Linear PCM*
with 96 kHz, Linear PCM48 kHz, 16 bit Linear PCM
with Dolby DigitalDolby Digital bitstream48 kHz, 16 bit Linear PCM
with DTSDTS bitstream48 kHz, 16 bit Linear PCM
DVD-VR format discs
with 48 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Linear PCM48 kHz, 16 bit Linear PCM*
with Dolby DigitalDolby Digital bitstream48 kHz, 16 bit Linear PCM
SVCD, VCD, CD44.1 kHz, 16 bit Linear PCM/48 kHz, 16 bit Linear PCM
CD with DTSDTS bitstream44.1 kHz, 16 bit Linear PCM
MP3/WMA/MPEG-1/MPEG-2 disc32/44.1/48 kHz, 16 bit Linear PCM
* While playing some DVDs, digital signals may be emitted at 20 bits or 24 bits (at their original bit rate) through the OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal if the discs are not copy-protected.
Output Signals
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Parts Index
Remote control
ButtonPageButtonPage
AUDIO
TV
4/x
1/y
7s
8d
Number buttons
3D PHONIC
A-B RPT
AHB
ANGLE
AUDIO/MPX
AUX
CANCEL
CLOCK/TIMER
DIMMER
DISPLAY
DVD LEVEL
SLOW +/–
8, 33DVD/CD 3
r
36
t
6, 11, 13, 14,
o
16, 17, 19,
22-25, 31, 32,
34
9-11, 19FADEMUTINGl9
8
9, 10, 17FM MODE
f
10, 11, 19, 25,
30, 31
10, 17, 19, 25 KEY / *
9, 10, 11, 18,
1
23, 31
13PG
h
20PL
9
12PLAY MODE
q
16PREV./NEXT
1
15, 29REPEAT
1
8RES ERVE*
7
14, 19, 31, 32, 33RETURN
1
14,32,33SCAN MODE
u
14SET UP
y
14SHIFT
u
+/–e12SLEEP
17TOP MENU
f
ECHO
ENTER/SET
FM/AM
KARAOKE*
MENU
ON SCREEN
1
1
1
8, 10, 17, 18,
5
19, 25, 28-31
29
1
6, 9, 11, 13,
o
14, 22, 23,
25, 32, 33, 34
9
d
8, 9
a
28-31
1
29
f
11
i
22, 23
;
24
2
24
i
18, 19
6
10, 11
8
20, 25
9
31
1
11
1
6
1
34
3
6, 11, 14,
w
15-17, 19, 20,
25, 28-31, 36
33
y
11
2
ButtonPageButtonPage
SOUND MODEg13TV CHANNEL +/–o36
SOUND TURBO
SUB TITLE
TAPE A
3
TAPE B
3
TITLE/GROUP
12TV VOLUME
j
16TV/VIDEO
1
8, 11VFP
4
8, 11, 27VOLUME
4
10ZOOM
p
k
o
1
k
1
Main unit
ButtonPageButtonPage
4/x
7#
8$
OPEN/CLOSE
PUSH OPEN
3D PHONIC
ACTIVE BASS
EXTENSION
AUX
AUX jack*
DEMO
DISC REC
Display
*
2
1
Not on the Australian model. *2 The Australian model only.
8, 9DUBBING
1
9, 10, 11, 27 DVD/CD #
4
9, 10, 11, 20,
26, 27, 30
10, 17, 27MIC jack*
0
10, 20MIC LEVEL
~
0
11, 26PHONES jack
0
13REC START/
-
12Remote sensor
*
8SOUND TURBO!12
3
5TAPE A #
&
6TAPE B #
#
27VOLUME
6
7
=
DVD LEVEL
+/–
FM/AM
STOP
SOUND MODE
9
@
^
3
1
&
%
7
5
2
8
@
@
(
36
36
14
8, 29, 30
17, 25
27
10, 17, 27,
28-30
12
8, 9
28-31
28-31
8
26
6
13
8, 11
8, 11, 27
8, 29, 30
Remote Control
Main Unit
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Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A.,
Canada and U.K.)
CAUTION for mains (AC) line
BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line
voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector
switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if
different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a
damage or risk of fire/electric shock.