JVC HX-D77 User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

HX-D77

SP-HXD77

CA-HXD77 SP-HXD77

—Consists of CA-HXD77 and SP-HXD77

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

LVT1540-001A

[J]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

ATTENTION

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:

1 Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas

ouvrir le coffret de l’appareil.

2 Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.

Caution—STANDBY/ON button!

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 unit is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.

• When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.

The power can be remote controlled.

Attention—Touch STANDBY/ON !

Déconnectez la fiche d’alimentation secteur pour mettre l’appareil complètement hors tension (le témoin STANDBY est éteint). Lors de l’installation de l’appareil, assurez-vous que la fiche soit facilement accessible.

La touche STANDBY/ON , dans n’importe quelle position, ne déconnecte pas l’appareil du secteur.

• Quand l’appareil est en mode d’attente, le témoin STANDBY est allumé en rouge.

• Quand l’appareil est sous tension, le témoin STANDBY est éteint.

L’alimentation peut être télécommandée.

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For U.S.A. For the main unit:

Declaration of Conformity Model Number: HX-D77

Trade Name: JVC Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp. Address: 1700 Valley Road, Wayne

New Jersey 07470

Telephone Number: 973-317-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For Canada/pour le Canada

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

G-1

24 kg / 53 lbs.

CAUTION!

To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the unit.

ATTENTION!

Pour éviter toute blessure personnelle ou chute accidentelle del’appareil, faites déballer, transporter et installer l’appareil par deux personnes.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2

CAUTION

: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION

: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical instruments.

IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER

1 PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1 2

ATTENTION

n’y a aucune pièce réparable par l’utilisateur à l’intérieur de l’appareil; confiez toute réparation à un personnel qualifié.

ATTENTION

invisible de classe 1M une fois ouvert. Ne pas regarder directement avec des instruments optiques.

: N’ouvrez pas le couvercle supérieur. Il

: Rayonnement laser visible et/ou

[European Union only] [Union européenne uniquement]

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 a level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.

Attention: Aération correcte

Pour prévenir tout risque de décharge électrique ou d’incendie et éviter toute détérioration, installez l’appareil de la manière suivante:

1.Avant: Bien dégagé de tout objet.

2.Côtés/dessus/dessous: Assurez-vous que rien ne bloque les espaces indiqués sur le schéma ci-dessous.

3.Dessous: Posez l’appareil sur une surface plane et horizontale. Veillez à ce que sa ventilation correcte puisse se faire en le plaçant sur un support d’au moins dix centimètres de hauteur.

Front view Face

15 cm

CAHXD77

1 cm1 cm

15 cm15 cm

Side view Côté

15 cm

CA-HXD77SP-HXD77 SP-HXD77

10 cm

G-2

Introduction

sec.

Remote ONLY

Main Unit

ONLY

Precautions

Installation

• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).

• 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.

• Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV.

• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference with 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

•

A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel to prevent heat buildup inside the unit.

• 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.

How to Read This Manual

To make the explanations in this manual as simple and easy-to-understand as possible, we have adapted the following methods:

•

Button and control operations are explained in the table below. 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

•

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 informations).

about the functions, or if you have a doubt about the function, go to these sections and you will find your answer there.

Indicates that you press the button

briefly

Indicates that you press the button

briefly and repeatedly

option you want is selected.

Indicates that you press one of the buttons.

INFO

If you want to know more

until an

For safety, observe the following carefully:

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the unit. Poor ventilation could overheat and damage the unit.

• DO NOT block the cooling fan and 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.

Indicates that you button for a specified period.

• The number inside the arrow indicates the period of press (in this example, 2 seconds).

• If no number is inside the arrow, press and hold until the entire procedure is complete or until you get a result you want.

Indicates that you turn the control toward the specified direction(s).

Indicates that this operation is only possible using the remote control.

Indicates that this operation is only possible using the buttons and controls on the main unit.

press and hold

the

Contents

Before Operating the System.......................3

Playable Disc Types .................................................... 3

Getting Started.............................................. 4

Step 1: Unpack ............................................................4

Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control............................ 4

Step 3: Hook Up.......................................................... 5

Display Indication.........................................8

Daily Operations—Playback ..................... 10

Listening to the Radio ............................................... 11

Playing Back a Disc................................................... 12

Playing Back from the PC ......................................... 14

Playing Back from Other External Equipment.......... 15

Daily Operations—Sound and Other

Adjustments .............................................16

Adjusting the Volume................................................ 16

Reinforcing the Bass Sound ...................................... 16

Making the Center Channel Sound Clear

—Clear Voice ........................................................ 17

Selecting the Sound Modes ....................................... 17

Selecting 3D Phonic Mode........................................ 17

Presetting Automatic DVD VIDEO Sound

Increase Level........................................................ 17

Changing the Picture Tone ........................................ 18

Turning On or Off the Key-Touch Tone ................... 19

Changing the Display Brightness .............................. 19

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

Turning Off the Power Automatically....................... 19

Advanced Disc Operations ........................ 23

Programming the Playing Order—Program Play...... 23

Playing at Random—Random Play........................... 24

Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play ............................ 25

Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Child Lock .................... 25

On-Screen Disc Operations ....................... 26

About the On-screen Bar........................................... 27

Operations Using the On-screen Bar......................... 27

Operations on the control Screen .............................. 30

Timer Operations ....................................... 33

Setting the Timer....................................................... 33

Set up Menu Operations............................ 35

Operating Procedure.................................................. 35

Operating the TV ....................................... 39

Operating TV............................................................. 39

Additional Information.............................. 40

Learning More about This System ............................ 40

Maintenance .............................................................. 42

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 42

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals ................... 43

Language Code List .................................................. 44

Parts Index................................................................. 45

Specifications ............................................................ 46

Unique DVD/VCD Operations ................. 20

Selecting the Sound Track......................................... 20

Selecting the Subtitle Language ................................ 21

Selecting a View Angle ............................................. 21

Special Picture Playback ........................................... 22

Before Operating the System

Playable Disc Types

INFO

This unit has been designed to play back the following discs:

Disc Type Mark (Logo)

DVD Video

Video CD

(VCD)

Super Video

CD (SVCD)

Audio CD

CD-R

CD-RW

DVD-R

DVD-RW

The System can play back CD-R or CD-RW recorded in the Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA and JPEG formats.

The System can play back DVD-R or DVD-RW recorded in the DVD-Video and Video Recording (DVD-VR) format.

DIGITAL VIDEO

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

In addition to the above discs, this system can play back audio data recorded on CD Text, CD-G (CD Graphics), and CD-Extra.

• The following discs cannot be played back: DVD-RAM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), CD-ROM, Photo CD, SACD, etc. Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the speakers.

• This unit cannot play back DVD-VR disc with CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media).

• In this manual, “file” and “track” are interchangeably used for MP3/WMA/JPEG operations.

• It is possible to play back finalized +R/+RW (DVD format only) discs. “DVD” lights on the front display panel when a +R/+RW disc is loaded.

• 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.

Note on Region Code

DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code numbers. This unit can play back only DVDs whose Region Code numbers include “1.” EX.:

If a DVD with the improper Region Code numbers is loaded, “REGION ERR” appears on the display and playback will not start.

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 “Set up Menu Operations” on page 35.

If “ ” appears on the TV screen when you press a button,

the disc cannot accept the operation you have tried to do, or data required for that operation is not recorded on the disc.

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

• “DTS” and “DTS 2.0+DIGITAL OUT” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

• “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation registerd in the US, Japan and other countries.

About color system

This System accommodates the NTSC and PAL system and can play back discs recorded in either the NTSC or the PAL system.

• To change the color system, see page 7.

Getting Started

Step 1:Unpack the package and

check the accessories.

Step 2: Prepare the remote control.

Step 1: Unpack

After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied.

• FM antenna (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• Composite video cord (1)

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control

Insert the batteries into the remote control by matching the polarity (+ and –) correctly.

R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)

Step 3: Hook up the components such

as AM/FM antennas, speakers, etc. (see pages 5 to 7).

Finally plug the AC power cord.

Now you can operate this System.

• DO NOT use an old battery together with a new one.

• DO NOT use different types of batteries together.

• DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.

• DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery compartment when you are not going to use the remote control for an extended period of time. Otherwise, the remote control will be damaged from battery leakage.

Step 3: Hook Up

If you need more detailed information, see page 6 and 7.

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.

Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the rear may vary.

From the AM/FM antenna

See page 6.

From the input of TV/monitor

See page 6.

From the digital output of the digital

decoder or amplifier with the built-in digital decoder

3-6

From the speakers

⁄

See page 7.

From a wall outlet

Plug in the AC power cord only after all connections are complete.

To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna

To assemble the AM loop antenna

To connect the AM loop antenna cords

For better FM/AM reception

Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

AM loop antenna cord (supplied)

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cord. Also, keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the System, connecting cords, and the AC power cord. This could cause poor condition.

To connect the FM antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna using a 75

Ω wire with coaxial type

connector (IEC or DIN45325).

AM loop antenna

Keep it connected.

TV/monitor

Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO jacks which you want to use.

Composite video cord (supplied)

S-video cord (not supplied)

• The video signals from the external equipment connected to GAME/AUX jack are output as composite video signal. The system does not output S-video signals for these external equipment.

To select the color system

Remote ONLY

You can select the video output to match it to the color system of your TV.

• The color system can be changed only while DVD/CD is selected as the source and playback is stopped.

Press NTSC/PAL.

Select NTSC or PAL.

NTSC

PAL

NTSC:

For an NTSC TV.

PAL:

For a PAL TV.

• When using a multi-color system TV, either position will work.

Press ENTER.

Speakers

⁄

• When connecting the speaker cords, match their polarity with that of the speaker terminals: red/blue to (+) and black to (–).

• Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit.

• 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 instruction. 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.

To connect digital audio

Protective cap

• Set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” in the “AUDIO” menu correctly according to the connected digital audio equipment (see page 37). If the setting is incorrect, loud noise may be generated causing damage to the speakers.

Digital audio signals are output from this System only when DVD/CD is selected as the source.

1 Hold

From right

speaker

Black

2 Insert

DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections are complete.

Blue

Red

3 Release

SPEAKER

(6-16Ω)

WOOFER

MAIN

SUB

(3-6Ω)

From left

speaker

Black

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.

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BEEP ON indicator

• Lights when key-touch tone is activated.

Timer indicators

• DAILY: lights when the Daily Timer stands by or is working; flashes while Daily Timer is being set.

• SLEEP: lights when the Sleep Timer is activated.

•: lights when Daily Timer stands by or is being set; flashes while Daily Timer is working.

3-D PHONIC indicator

• Lights when 3D Phonic is activated (see page 17).

RESUME indicator

• Lights when the Resume function is activated (see

page 12).

DVD LEVEL 1, 2, 3 indicators

• Lights when the DVD Video is detected (see page 17).

Main display

D: lights when a source signal is Dolby Digital.

PCM: lights when a source signal is linear PCM (only for DVD Video).

Disc operation indicators

• PROGRAM: lights when Program Play mode is

activated.

• RANDOM: lights when Random Play is activated.

• REPEAT: lights when Repeat Play mode is activated.

• ALL, 1, DISC:

– ALL: lights when All Disc Repeat is activated. –1: lights when One Track/Chapter/Step Repeat

is activated.

–1 DISC: lights when One Disc Repeat is activated.

See also page 9.

Audio level indicator

TITLE indicator

• Lights to indicate the title number when the source is DVD Video.

GROUP indicator

• Lights to indicate the group number when the source is MP3, WMA or JPEG disc.

CHAP. (chapter) indicator

• Lights to indicate the chapter number when the source is DVD Video.

CD PLAY indicator

• Lights when the disc player is selected as the source.

TRACK indicator

• Lights to indicate the track number when the source is a disc (except for DVD Video).

Disc indicators

• Each indicator shows the status of a disc placed on each corresponding disc tray (DISC1 – DISC5). – Lights up when a disc is detected. – Flashes when the tray is currently selected. – Goes off when the unit detects there is no disc loaded

on the disc tray.

S.TURBO (Sound Turbo) indicator

S.MODE (sound mode) indicator

• Lights when the Sound mode is activated.

SURR. (surround) indicator

• Lights when 3D Phonic is activated (see page 17).

;

FM reception indicators

• ST (stereo): lights while an FM stereo station with

sufficient signal strength is tuned in.

• MONO: lights while receiving an FM stereo station

in monaural.

DTS: lights when a source signal is DTS Surround.

Indications on the main display

• While listening to radio: • While selecting “GAME/AUX” or “USB”:

Band

• While playing a disc: • While disc play is stopped:

DVD Video:

Title number

Chapter number

DVD VR:

Chapter number

Frequency

Reception mode (FM only)

Elapsed playing time

Source name

DVD Video:

Total title number

DVD VR:

Elapsed playing timeTitle number

SVCD/VCD/CD:

MP3/WMA*3:

Group number

JPEG:

Current group number

Disc type is displayed with the following abbreviation: “SV (SVCD)”, “VD (VCD)”, and “CD (CD)”.

While activating PBC function, “PBC” appears on the display instead of the playing time.

At the playback beginning, the file name and ID3 Tag (if any) are shown.

Track number

Disc type*

Current file number

Elapsed playing time*

Track number

Elapsed playing time

Disc type*

MP3/WMA:

JPEG:

Current group number

Total title number

Total track number

Current file number

Total playing time*

Daily Operations

In this manual, the operation using the remote control is mainly explained; however, you can use the buttons and controls on the main unit if they have the same (or similar) name and marks.

Disc number

buttons,

number buttons

SET

FM MODE RETURN

—Playback

Turn on the power.

The standby lamp on the main unit turns off.

• Without pressing , the System also turns on by pressing one of the source select buttons in the next step.

Select the source.

Playback automatically starts if the selected source is ready to start playback.

• If you press GAME/AUX or USB Audio, start playback source on the external audio component, game or the PC.

Adjust the volume.

[

Operate the target source as explained later.

TOP MENU/PG

3/2/5/∞

ENTER

GROUP SKIP

4/¢

SHIFT

MENU/PL

1/¡

To turn off (stand by) the system

The standby lamp on the main unit lights in red.

• When you turn off (stand by) the system with volume level over VOL 15, the system automatically decreases the volume level to VOL 15 next time you turn on the system.

•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. Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting the headphones.

• Disconnecting the headphones will activate the speakers again.

DO NOT turn off (stand by) 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.

To cancel the demonstration

2 sec.

DEMO OFF

DEMO START

Press and hold until “DEMO OFF” appears on the display.

Main Unit

ONLY

To save the power consumption while on standby—Eco mode

While on standby...

ECO

Canceled

The display illumination (including the display demonstration) disappears.

Main Unit

ONLY

Remote

To preset stations

ONLY

You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

Tune in to a station you want to preset, then enter into

the presetting mode.

(While holding...)

Listening to the Radio

INFO

To select the band (FM/AM)

To tune in to a station

While FM or AM is selected...

sec.

Increases the frequency.

Decreases the frequency.

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,

If the received FM station is hard to listen

(While holding...)

To restore the stereo effect,

MONO indicator disappears).

press either button.

Remote ONLY

The MONO indicator lights on the display. Reception will improve though stereo effect is lost—monaural reception mode.

press the button again (the

Select a preset number for the station you store.

Store the station.

(While holding...)

To tune in to a preset station

Select the band (FM or AM).

Select a preset number for the station you store.

Examples:

To select preset number 5, press 5. To select preset number 10, press10. To select preset number 15, press h To select preset number 30, press h

10, 1, then 5.

10, 3, then 0.

• You can also use ¢/4 on the remote control or the

PRESET +/– control on the main unit.

Playing Back a Disc

Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded.

• DVD Video/DVD-VR comprises of “ includes “ which includes “ of only “

For MP3/WMA/JPEG playback, see also page 30.

Chapters

Tracks

,” MP3/WMA comprise of “

,” and CD/SVCD/VCD comprise

Tracks

.”

Titles

” which

INFO

Groups

To insert discs

While playing DVD/SVCD/VCD:

the stop point, and when you start playback again by pressing DISC PLAY 3 you have stopped—Resume Play. (RESUME indicator lights up when you stop playback.)

”

To stop completely while Resume is activated,

twice. (To cancel Resume, see “RESUME” on page 38.)

, it starts from the position where

This System can store

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 38.

To select a playback disc

Remote control:

press 7

• When using an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the disc tray.

To close the disc tray,

• If you press the 3

and playback starts.

• When you press the 0

place another disc onto, the first disc tray automatically closes and then next tray comes out.

To start:

press the same button again.

button

, disc tray closes automatically

button for the next tray you want to

To pause: To stop:

To release it, press DISC PLAY 3

(While holding...)

Main unit:

Ex.: To select DISC 1

Playback of the selected disc starts.

To select a title/group

While playing a disc...

Remote ONLY

Skips to the next title/group.

Remote

To play back by using the disc menu

ONLY

You can operate the disc play—DVD and SVCD/VCD with Playback Control (PBC)—using the disc menu shown on the TV screen.

• When an SVCD or VCD with PBC is detected, “PBC” appears on the display instead of the playing time.

(While holding...)

Skips to the previous title/group.

To select a chapter/track

While playing...

Increases the chapter/track numbers.

Decreases the chapter/track numbers.

To locate a particular portion

While playing a disc except MP3/WMA...

• No sound comes out while searching on DVD/SVCD/VCD.

To return to normal playback,

o select

an item directly

You can select a title/chapter/track directly and start playback.

•

For DVD Video: playback playback

•

For MP3/WMA:

You can select , while you can select .

Select a track number in the current

folder.

press DISC PLAY 3

Remote

ONLY

a title before starting

a chapter after starting

For DVD Video:

Show the disc menu.

Select an item on the disc menu.

• With some discs, you can also select items by entering the number using the 10 keys.

For SVCD/VCD with PBC:

While playing a disc with PBC, “PBC” appears on the display. 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, press10. To select number 15, press

10, 1, then 5.

To select number 30, press

10, 3, then 0.

Examples:

To select number 5, press 5. To select number 10, press10. To select number 15, press

10, 1, then 5.

To select number 30, press

10, 3, then 0.

To select number 114, press

10, h

10, 1, 1 then 4.

To move to the next or previous page of the current menu:

Moves to the next page.

Moves to the previous page.

To return to the previous menu:

(While holding...)

To cancel PBC

You can also cancel PBC function by pressing the number button to select a track.

How to install the USB drivers

The following procedure is described using the English version of WindowsRXP. If your PC is running on a different version of Windows, the screens shown on your PC’s monitor will differ from the ones used in the following procedure.

Turn on your PC and start running WindowsR 98SE, WindowsR Me, WindowsR 2000 or WindowsR XP.

• If the PC has been turned on, quit all the applications now running.

Turn on the System.

Select USB for the source.

Remote control:

Connect the unit to the PC using a USB cable (not

supplied).

Main unit:

To reactivate PBC,

press 7

, then press 4

Playing Back from the PC

This System is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel. You can connect your PC to this terminal and enjoy sound reproduced through your PC. When you connect your PC for the first time, follow the procedure below.

• Remember you cannot send any signal or data to your PC from this System.

IMPORTANT

• Always set volume to VOL MIN when connecting or disconnecting the other equipment.

DO NOT turn off the System and disconnect the USB cable while installing drivers and playing back, and for several seconds after your PC recognizes the System.

USB cable

(front panel)

• Use “USB series A plug to B plug” cable when connecting.

The USB drivers are installed automatically.

• If the USB drivers are not installed automatically, install the USB drivers following the instructions on the PC’s monitor.

(not supplied)

Check if the drivers are correctly installed.

1 Open the Control Panel on your PC: Select [Start] =

[Settings] =

2 Click [System] =

[Sound, video and game controllers] and

[Universal Serial Bus controllers]

• The following window appears, and you can check whether the drivers are installed.

[Control Panel]

[Hardware] =

[Device Manager]

To connect game console

(front panel)

To connect audio equipment

(front panel)

Red

White

Yellow

Game console

Red

White

Audio equipment

* The installed drivers can be shown only when the System is

connected to the PC.

To play back sounds on the PC

Refer to the manuals supplied with the sound reproduction application installed in the PC.

• Microsoft®, Windows® 98SE, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 and Windows Microsoft corporation.

XP are registered trademarks of

Playing Back from Other External Equipment

IMPORTANT

• Turn the power off to all components before connections.

Always set volume to VOL MIN when connecting or

•

disconnecting the other equipment.

By connecting an external audio equipment or game console, you can enjoy the dynamic sound with this system.

• When enjoying a video game with your game console connected to this System, connect this System and your TV/monitor with the composite video cable (see page 6).

To select other external equipment for the source

AUX G-1 RPG G-2 SPORT

G-3 ACTIONG-4 NIGHT

To select external audio equipment as the source,

“AUX”.

To select game console as the source,

“G-2 SPORT”, “G-3 ACTION” or “G-4 NIGHT”.

• While selecting GAME/AUX for the source, the sound mode and 3D Phonic do not take effect.

To enjoy powerful game sound

When you select “G-1 RPG”, “G-2 SPORT”, “G-3 ACTION” or “G-4 NIGHT”, you can enjoy the sound effect suitable for the genre or scene of the game.

G-1 RPG

G-2 SPORT

G-3 ACTION

G-4 NIGHT

• The video signals from the external equipment connected to GAME/AUX jack are output as composite video signal. The system does not output S-video signals for these external equipment.

For RPG.

For sport game.

For action game.

For enjoying powerful game sound with low sound level.

select “G-1 RPG”,

select

Daily Operations

—Sound and Other Adjustments

Remote Control

DIMMER

CLOCK/TIMER

SET

CLEAR VOICE

FADE MUTING

SURROUND

MODE

SOUND MODE

3/2/5/∞,

ENTER

BEEP

4/¢

SHIFT

DVD LEVEL

Main unit

SLEEP

DISPLAY

SOUND TURBO

SUBWOOFER LEVEL +/–

AUDIO VOL +/–

VFP

Adjusting the Volume

The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOL MIN, VOL 1 – VOL 30, VOL MAX).

Remote control:

To drop the volume in a moment

To restore the volume,

again, or adjust the volume level.

Main unit:

Remote ONLY

press the button

Reinforcing the Bass Sound

INFO

To adjust the subwoofer level gradually

You can select the subwoofer level from level 0 (minimum) to level 2 (maximum).

Remote control:

Main unit:

BEEP

VOL +/–

SOUND TURBO

SURROUND MODE

SOUND MODE

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL +

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL –

To enjoy powerful sound

You can enjoy powerful sound by using Sound Turbo. This function boosts the low and high frequency sound.

Remote control: Main unit:

TURBO ON

TURBO OFF

• When the Sound Turbo is set to TURBO ON, the S.TURBO indicator lights up and the subwoofer level automatically increases to the maximum level (level 2).

• You can adjust the subwoofer level even if the Sound Turbo is set to TURBO ON.

Making the Center Channel Sound Clear

Remote

—Clear Voice

When a multi-channel disc with center-channel signal is loaded on the current tray, you can increase the output level for the center channel sound.

• This function allows you to easily understand the dialogue of DVD Video even with the low volume level.

ONLY

VOICE ON

VOICE OFF

Selecting 3D Phonic Mode

While playing a disc (except JPEG)...

• 3D Phonic does not take effect while GAME/AUX is selected as the source.

Remote control:

Main unit:

INFO

• This function may not take much effect on some discs.

To cancel Clear Voice,

Selecting the Sound Modes

select “VOICE OFF.”

INFO

You can select one of the preset Sound Modes.

• Sound Modes do not take effect while GAME is selected as the source.

Remote control:

DANCE HALL

OFF

(canceled)

DANCE

HALL

STADIUM

Main unit:

STADIUM

ROCK

CLASSIC

POP

Increases resonance and bass.

Adds depth and brilliance to the sound.

Adds clarity and spreads the sound, as in an outdoor stadium.

ROCK

Boosts low and high frequency. Good for acoustic music.

POP

CLASSIC

Good for vocal music.

Good for classical music.

3D ACTION 3D DRAMA

3D THEATER

3D ACTION

3D OFF

Suitable for action movies and sports programs.

3D DRAMA

Creates natural and warm sound. Enjoy movies in a relaxed mood.

3D THEATER

Enjoy sound effects like in a major theater.

To cancel 3D Phonic,

select “3D OFF.”

Presetting Automatic DVD VIDEO Sound

Remote

Increase Level

The DVD Video sound is sometimes recorded at a lower level than for other discs and sources. You can set the increase level for DVD Video, so you do not have to adjust the volume every time you change the source.

When DVD Video is loaded on the current tray...

• As the number increases, sound level also increases.

ONLY

DVD LEVEL1 DVD LEVEL2

DVD LEVEL3

Changing the Picture Tone

ONLY

INFO

Remote

While showing a playback picture on the TV, you can select the preset picture tone, or adjust it and store your own preference.

To select a preset picture tone

Activate VFP.

NORMAL

GAMMA

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST

SATURATION

TINT

SHARPNESS

Select a preset picture tone.

NORMAL

CINEMA

USER1/USER2

NORMAL

GAMMA

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST

SATURATION

TINT

SHARPNESS

On the TV screen

Normally select this.

Suitable for a movie source.

You can adjust parameters and can store the settings (see the next column).

To adjust the picture tone

Select “USER1” or “USER2.”

• Follow steps 1 and 2 explained above.

Select a parameter you want to adjust.

GAMMA

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST

SATURATION

TINT

SHARPNESS

Adjust the parameter.

Adjust if the neutral color is bright or dark. The brightness of dark and bright portions is maintained (–3 to +3).

Adjust if the picture is bright or dark as a whole (–8 to +8).

Adjust if the far and near position is unnatural (–7 to +7).

Adjust if the picture is whitish or blackish (–7 to +7).

Adjust if the human skin color is unnatural (–7 to +7).

Adjust if the picture is indistinct (–8 to +8).

Finish setting.

Repeat steps 2 to 3 to adjust other parameters.

4 5

Finish setting.

Turning On or Off the Key-Touch Tone

Remote control: Main unit:

3 sec.

(While holding...)

BEEP OFF

Adjust the hour.

Adjust the minute.

(While holding...)

BEEP ON

• When the key-touch tone is activated, the BEEP ON indicator lights up.

Remote

Changing the Display Brightness

ONLY

You can dim the display window.

DIMMER OFF

DIMMER 1

DIMMER 2

Remote

Setting the Clock

ONLY

Without setting the build-in clock, you cannot use Daily Timer (see page 33).

• To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER (while holding SHIFT) as required.

• To go back to the previous step, press CANCEL (while holding SHIFT).

• If you have already adjusted the clock before, press the CLOCK/TIMER (while holding SHIFT) repeatedly in step

, until the clock setting mode is selected.

Activate clock setting mode.

INFO

(While holding...)

Now the built-in clock starts working.

To check the current time during play

2 sec.

(While holding...)

To display the source information,

Turning Off the Power

Automatically

press any button.

Remote ONLY

INFO

With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep listening to music.

• You can set Sleep Timer only while the System is turned on.

Specify the time (in minutes).

SLEEP 10 SLEEP 20 SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60

OFF SLEEP 120 SLEEP 90

(canceled)

Wait until the set time disappears.

(While holding...)

To check the time remaining until the shut-off time

• When you press SLEEP once, you can check the remaining time until the shut-off time.

Remote Control

Number

buttons

5/∞

ENTER

AUDIO

SHIFT

Unique DVD/VCD Operations

Selecting the Sound Track

PA GE PLAY MODE

REPEAT

DISC PLAY

(

SLOW

ZOOM ANGLE SUBTITLE

For DVD Video:

multiple audio tracks, you can select the one to listen to.

For DVD-VR/SVCD/VCD:

can select the audio channel to play.

• You can also select the audio track using the on-screen bar (see pages 26 and 27).

While playing a DVD Video...

Ex.:

1/3

ENGLISH

1/3

ENGLISH

While playing back a chapter containing

When playing back a track, you

2/3

FRENCH

2/3

FRENCH

Remote ONLY

JAPANESE

INFO

3/3

JAPANESE

3/3

While playing a DVD-VR, SVCD or VCD...

SVCD

ST1/ST2/ST

ST1 ST2

VCD/DVD-VR

ST L R

To listen to normal stereo (2 channel)

R1R2

playback.

L1/L2/L

R1/R2/R

To listen to the left audio channel.

To listen to the right audio channel.

• SVCD can have 4 audio channels. SVCD usually uses these 4 channels to record two 2-channel recordings (ST1/ST2).

Selecting the Subtitle Language

Remote ONLY

Selecting a View Angle

Remote ONLY

For DVD Video:

While playing back a chapter (of DVD Video) containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen.

For DVD-VR:

While playing, you can turn the subtitle on or

off.

For SVCD:

While playing, you can select the subtitles even

if no subtitles are recorded on the disc.

• You can also select the subtitle language using the

on-screen bar (see page 27).

While playing a DVD Video...

Display the subtitle selection window.

Select the subtitle language.

Ex.:

1/3 2/3

ENGLISH FRENCH JAPANESE

3/3

JAPANESE

While playing back a chapter (of DVD Video) 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 27).

While playing back or paused...

Display the view angle selection window.

Select the view angle.

Ex.:

1/3

2/3

3/3

1/3

2/3

FRENCH JAPANESEENGLISH

While playing DVD-VR...

While playing an SVCD...

3/3

OFF

Special Picture Playback

Still picture playback

To start still picture playback:

While playing...

Frame-by-frame playback

While playing...

To resume normal playback:

Still picture playback starts.

INFO

Remote

Zoom

ONLY

While playing...

ZOOM 1 ZOOM 2 ZOOM 3 ZOOM 4

ZOOM OFF

• As the number increases, magnification also increases.

Move the zoomed-in position.

ZOOM 5ZOOM 6

Advance the still picture frame by frame.

To resume normal playback,

press DISC PLAY 3

Slow-motion playback

While playing...

Still picture playback starts.

Select slow motion speed.

Forward slow motion starts.

Reverse slow motion* starts.

1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4 1/2

To resume normal playback,

“ZOOM OFF” appears on the TV screen.

press ZOOM repeatedly until

1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4 1/2

* Only for DVD Video.

To resume normal playback,

press DISC PLAY 3

Remote Control

Number

buttons

5/∞

ENTER

¢/4

SHIFT

Advanced Disc Operations

Programming the Playing Order —Program Play

You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 99) before you start playback.

• Program play cannot be used for DVD-VR disc.

Before starting playback, activate Program Play.

PLAY MODE

REPEAT

DISC PLAY 3

PROGRAM

Canceled

On the display

PROGRAM

No Disc Group/Title Track/Chapter

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

USE NUMERIC KEYS TO PROGRAM TRACKS. USE CANCEL TO DELETE THE PROGRAM.

Remote ONLY

RANDOM

PROGRAM indicator

INFO

Main unit

On the TV screen

Select chapters or tracks you want for Program Play.

For DVD/MP3/WMA:

•

Select a disc number

Select a title or group number.

Select a chapter or track number.

•

For SVCD/VCD/CD:

Select a disc number

Select a track number.

• If the disc is not in the current tray, press ENTER to skip the group number entry before selecting a track.

To enter the numbers:

Examples:

To select number 5, press 5.

To select number 10, press10. To select number 15, press

10, 1, then 5.

To select number 30, press

10, 3, then 0.

To select number 114, press

10, h

10, 1, 1 then 4.

Repeat the steps 2 until you finish what you want to

program.

Start playback.

Playback starts in the order you have programmed.

To skip a track:

Remote ONLY

To pause: To stop:

Playing at Random

To release, press DISC PLAY 3

To check the programmed contents

Before or after playback...

in the reverse order

in the programmed order

Remote

To modify the program

Before or after playback...

To erase the last entry:

ONLY

To erase the entire program:

Remote ONLY

—Random Pla

You can play the contents of all tracks at random.

• Random play cannot used for DVD-VR disc.

Before playback...

PROGRAM

RANDOM

Canceled

RANDOM indicator

Start playback.

Playback starts in a random order. Random Play ends when all chapters/tracks are played.

To skip:

To pause: To stop:

INFO

(holding then...)

To add another entry to the program:

Repeat step 2 on page 23.

To exit from Program Play

Before or after playback...

PROGRAM

Canceled

RANDOM

To go to the beginning of the current track, press

To release, press DISC PLAY 3

To exit from Random Play

Before or after playback...

PROGRAM

Canceled

RANDOM

Remote

Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play

ONLY

You can repeat playback.

• You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 27).

• For JPEG and DVD-VR discs, see page 32.

• For DVD Video:

While playing...

CHAP TITLE

ALLOFF

On the TV screen

Before starting playback...

ALL

OFF

On the TV screen

• For MP3/WMA:

While playing or before playback...

REPEAT TRACK REPEAT GROUP

Canceled

For CD/SVCD/VCD:

•

While playing (without PBC for SVCD/VCD) or before playback...

•

For Program Play mode:

While playing or before playback...

•

For Random Play mode:

While playing or before playback...

REPEAT ALL

On the TV screen

REPEAT DISC

TRACK DISC

ALLOFF

On the TV screen

STEP ALL

OFF

On the TV screen

STEP DISC

OFF ALL

On the TV screen

Indication

Display

window

TV screen

REPEAT 1 CHAP,

TRACK,

Meanings

Repeats the current chapter/track.

REPEAT TRACK,

(REPEAT)

STEP

REPEAT TITLE,

GROUP,

Repeats the current title/group.

REPEAT GROUP

REPEAT ALL

REPEAT 1 DISC

No indication

ALL,

REPEAT ALL

DISC,

REPEAT DISC

OFF

Repeats all discs or all programmed tracks.

Repeats the current disc.

Selects to cancel Repeat Play mode.

* For DVD Video, REPEAT ALL and REPEAT 1 DISC

may not be available depending on the disc.

Prohibiting Disc Ejection

Main Unit

ONLY

—Child Lock

You can lock the disc trays so that no one can eject the loaded disc.

• This operation is possible only when the source is the disc player.

While the disc trays are closed...

Press 0

Release 7

• If you try to eject discs while Tray Lock is in use, “LOCKED” appears to inform you that the disc trays are locked.

for any disc tray while holding 7

(While holding...)

, then 0

To cancel the prohibition,

repeat the same procedure.

“UNLOCKED” appears on the display.

On-Screen Disc Operations

Remote control

Number

buttons

3/2/5/∞,

ENTER

DISC PLAY 3

REPEAT

ON SCREEN

8 ¡

ZOOM

On-screen bars

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