JVC NX-D4 Instruction Manual

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

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

The

button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off).
The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

• 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.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

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

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.

©2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

NX-D4

Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.

INSTRUCTIONS

— Consists of CA-NXD4 and SP-NXD3

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.

NX-D4

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CA-NXD4

CA-NXD4

SP-NXD3SP-NXD3

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 of
10 cm or more.

Front view Side view

CAUTION

Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire, or the like.

CAUTION:

Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones
can cause hearing loss.

[European Union only]

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INSTRUCTIONS—Starting up

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Introduction

Precautions

IMPORTANT: Before playing a disc/file, 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.

• For disc/file playback, you can change the initial setting
to your preference. Refer to “Setup Menu” in “Operating
Guide.”

If “ ” appears on the TV screen when you press a button,
the disc/file cannot perform the operation you have tried
to do.

• When playing a multi-channel encoded software, the
System properly converts the multi-channel signals into
2 channels, and emits the downmixed sound from the
speakers. To enjoy the powerful sound of these multi­channel encoded software, connect a proper decoder or an
amplifier with a proper built-in decoder to the OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal on the rear.

About color system

This System accommodates both PAL and NTSC system and
can play back discs/files recorded in either system.
To change the color system, see “Preparations.”

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.”
Ex.:

• “REGION ERR” appears if DVD with a wrong Region Code
is loaded.

Playable Disc/File Types

• CD-R/-RW: Recorded in the Audio CD, Video CD, and
SVCD formats. MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, MPEG-1,
MPEG-2, ASF, and DivX files written in accordance with
the “ISO 9660” format can also be played.

• DVD-R/-RW, +R/+RW: MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG,
MPEG-1, MPEG-2, ASF, and DivX files written in the
UDF-Bridge format can be played.

• DVD-R/-RW: Recorded in the DVD Video format and
the DVD Video Recording (VR) format.

• DVD+R: Recorded in the DVD Video format.

• USB device: MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, MPEG-1,
MPEG-2, ASF, and DivX* files.

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

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

speakers.

• CD Text and DVD Text can be played, but text information
will not be shown on the display.

• This System can play back Everio file with the extension
code <.mod> recorded on DVD, CD*, and USB device*.

* Only when the maximum bit rate is less than 2 Mbps.

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
the Non-DVD side of a DualDisc in this product may not be
recommended.

Notes on the power cord

• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet.

• When unplugging the System from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the System or moving the System.

• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other
accidents.

• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power cord replaced with a new one.

Avoid moisture, water, dust, and high temperatures

• Do not place the System in moist or dusty places.

• If water gets inside the System, turn off the power and remove the plug from the wall outlet, then consult your dealer. Using
the System in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Do not expose the System to direct sunlight or place it near a heating device.

Notes on installation

• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5˚C and 35˚C.

• Do not install the System in a place subject to vibrations.

• Do not put heavy objects on the System.

• Do not drag or push the speakers on the floor or table; otherwise, the four feet at the bottom side of each speaker may peel
off or drop from the speaker.

To prevent malfunction or damage of the System

• Do not insert any metallic objects, such as wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into the System.

• Do not block the vents.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

• 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.”

• USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT
COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD
IS PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGING IN PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITIES.

Learning More about This System

Connections

• 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 power cord. These could cause
poor reception.

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

• 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 instructions. If this happens, move
the speakers away from the TV.

• You cannot connect a computer and JVC Everio camcorder
to the USB terminals of the System.

• Electrostatic shock at connecting a USB device may cause
abnormal playback of the device. In this case, disconnect
the USB device then turn off this unit.

Preparations

To change the color system and scanning mode:

• You cannot display a high quality image of progressive
scanning in the following cases:

– When your TV does not support the progressive video

input.

– When you have not connected your TV to the System

using a component video cord.

Basic Operations

Setting the ECO (Ecology) Mode:

• If you turn on the Daily Timer while the ECO mode is
activated, the ECO mode is canceled.

Enjoying Movies/Music from your iPod

JVC is not responsible for any loss of or damage to iPod
that might result from the use of this product.

• Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or
its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• Sound distortion may occur when playing back audio
sources with a high recording level. When distortion
occurs, it is recommended to turn off the equalizer of iPod.
For information on operating iPod, see the instruction
manual for iPod.

• If iPod does not play correctly, update iPod software to the
latest version.

• For details about updating iPod, check on the Apple web
site <http://www.apple.com>.

• JVC does not assure the compatibility of iPod released after
April 2009 with this unit.

Listening to a Disc/USB Device

JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in the USB
mass storage class device while using this System.

• When connecting with a USB cable, use the USB 2.0 cable
whose length is less than 1 m.

• You can connect a USB device such as a USB flash memory
device, hard disk drive, multimedia card reader, etc. to this
System.

• When you change the source to “DVD/CD” or “USB,” it
may take a while to activate the source.

• While the System is reading a disc, the source may not
change to “USB” properly. Press 7 to stop the disc before
changing the source to “USB.”

• On some 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.

• The total number of tracks (files) that the System can detect
is 4 000.

• The System recognizes up to...

– 999 tracks (files) per group.
– 99 groups per disc.
Unplayable files are also counted in the total file number.
Playable files which do not belong to any groups are

recognized as files of group 1.

Program Play/Random Play:

• Program is cleared in the following cases:

– When the System is turned off (standby).

• During programming steps...

– Your entry will be ignored if you have tried to program

an item number that does not exist (for example,
selecting track 14 on a disc that only has 12 tracks).

– For MP3/WMA/WAV files, you can program up to 99

files.

– You cannot select the 151st or later tracks.

Playing Repeatedly:

• A-B Repeat cannot be used for MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG/
MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ASF/DivX files and some DVDs.

To select the audio track:

• On some discs/files, you cannot change audio language
during playback.

Zoom:

• While zoomed in, the picture may look coarse.

On-screen Operations for Disc

Operating the On-screen Bar:

• A-B Repeat is available only within the same title/original
program/track.

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 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.

Timer Operations

General:

• When the System is on standby with the ECO Mode
activated, you cannot set the clock and Daily Timer.

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.

Setting the Daily 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 power cord or if a power failure
occurs, the timer will be canceled. You need to set the
clock first, then the timer again.

• Daily Timer does not work correctly for DVD Video.

• If you set the Sleep Timer after Daily Timer starts playing
the selected source, Daily Timer is canceled.

Setup Menu

General:

• 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, 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 while playing a disc/file.
This depends on how the discs are recorded.

• When you select “16:9 NORMAL,” “16:9 MULTI
NORMAL” or “16:9 AUTO,” “16:9 MULTI AUTO” for
a picture whose aspect ratio is 4:3, the picture changes
slightly due to the process of converting the picture width.

OTHERS menu—ON SCREEN GUIDE:

• The setup menu and on-screen bar will be displayed (and
recorded) even if this function is set to “OFF.” Subtitles
and the information for zoom-in always appear on the
display regardless of this setting.

Sound & Picture Adjustments

Adjusting the Sound:

• This function also affects the sound through the
headphones.

Setting My Sound (for DVD/CD and USB):

• My Sound setup is prohibited for certain file format.

• My Sound setup is prohibited during recording/editing or
while Mic Mixing is activated.

Enjoying Karaoke

General:

• You cannot enjoy all the Karaoke functions with DVD­VR, video files and picture files.

• While the System is turned on, connecting a microphone
automatically activates Mic Mixing.

• While the System is turned off, connecting a microphone
does not activate Mic Mixing and any other Karaoke
related function. In this case, press MIC MIX after turning
the System on.

• You cannot activate Mic Mixing during My Sound setup.

• While recording, connecting microphones does not
automatically activate Mic Mixing.

Adjusting the Sound Track for Karaoke:

• Vocal Masking is not applied to the optical digital output
signals through the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT
terminal.

• For some music files, Vocal Masking does not provide the
correct effect.

Recording & Editing Operations

Editing Titles to Tracks or Groups:

• When a track is recorded, a title is automatically given to
the track. When you want to give a new title to the track,
delete the current title, then enter your desired title.

• You cannot edit files while using Karaoke function.

License and Trademark

• “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corporation.

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

• Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent numbers:
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 and
other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS
and DTS 2.0 + Digital Out are registered trademarks and
the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
© 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

• DivX® is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used
under license.

• ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format
created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified or
DivX Ultra Certified device that plays DivX video.

• ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX®
Certified device must be registered in order to play
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First generate
the DivX VOD registration code for your device and
submit it during the registration process. [Important:
DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital
Rights Management) system that restricts playback to
registered DivX Certified devices. If you try to play DivX
VOD content not authorized for your device, the message
“Authorization Error” will be displayed and your content
will not play.] Learn more at www.divx.com/vod.

• Plays DivX® video

• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.

• “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has
been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been
certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.

• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.

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Connections Preparations

Preparing the remote control

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

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,
replace both batteries.

Caution:

Be careful your children do not put the batteries into their
mouths.

To change the color system and scanning mode

You can select the video output to match it to the color
system of your TV (PAL or NTSC).

• If you connect a progressive TV through the component
video cords, you can enjoy a high quality picture by
selecting progressive scanning mode.

• You can change the setting only while playback is stopped.

While “DVD/CD” is selected as the source and playback is
stopped...

PAL/NTSC

For a conventional PAL or NTSC TV.

PAL PRGR /
NTSC PRGR

For a progressive PAL or NTSC TV.

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

Supplied Accessories

After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the
following items.

• FM antenna (×1)

• AM loop antenna (×1)

• Composite video cord (×1)

• Remote control; RM-SNXD4A (×1)

• Batteries (×2)
If any items are missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Speakers

When connecting the speaker cords, match the polarity
of the speaker terminal: red to (+) and black to (–)

TV/monitor

• Connect your TV directly to the System. Connecting
the System to a TV via other device, such as a VCR
or an HDD/DVD recorder, may interfere with your
viewing. Connecting an integrated TV/VCR system to
the System may also interfere with your viewing.

• After connecting a TV, select the appropriate video
signal output according to the color system. See
“Preparations” next.

• To select progressive scanning mode, use the
COMPONENT jacks.

AM/FM antenna

To assemble the AM loop antenna

Keep the AM loop antenna cable wrapped around the
AM loop antenna frame, otherwise the effectiveness and
sensitivity of the AM loop antenna may be reduced.

For better FM reception, disconnect the supplied FM
antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna using a
75 Ω wire with coaxial type connector (not supplied).

Digital audio component

• Set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” in the “AUDIO”
menu correctly according to the connected digital
audio equipment (refer to “Setup Menu” in “Operating
Guide”).

• Digital signal through the OPTICAL DIGITAL
OUTPUT terminal is transmitted only when “DVD/
CD” or “USB” is selected as the source.

To the wall outlet

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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.

From right
speaker

From left
speaker

Protective cap

Blue

Green

Red

Component video cord
(not supplied)

Composite video cord (supplied)

Yellow

Black

Black

Red

Red

Optical digital cord
(not supplied)

Troubleshooting

Amplifier section

Output Power: 230 W (115 W + 115 W) at 3 

(10% THD)

Audio Input:

AUDIO IN: Stereo mini (

φ

3.5 mm)
500 mV/47 kΩ (at “AUDIO LVL3”)
250 mV/47 kΩ (at “AUDIO LVL2”)
125 mV/47 kΩ (at “AUDIO LVL1”)

Digital Input/Output:

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT (output only):

–21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm ±30 nm)

USB REC/PLAY (input and output)

VIDEO OUT:

Color system:

PAL/NTSC (interlaced/progressive)

VIDEO (Composite):

1 V(p-p)/75 Ω

COMPONENT:

(Y) 1 V(p-p)/75 Ω
(P

B/PR) 0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω

Speaker impedance:

3 Ω – 16 Ω

Tuner section

FM tuning range: 87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz
AM (MW) tuning range: 522 kHz – 1 629 kHz

Disc player section

Dynamic range: 80 dB
Horizontal resolution: 500 lines
Wow and flutter: Immeasurable

iPod section

Power supply: DC 5 V 500 mA (each iPod dock)

USB section

USB specification: Compatible with USB 2.0 Full Speed
Compatible device: Mass storage class
Compatible system: FAT16, FAT32
Output power: DC 5 V

500 mA

General

Power requirements:

AC 240 V , 50 Hz

Power consumption:

90 W (at operation) / 16 W (at standby) /

1 W or less (at ECO mode)

Dimensions (approx.):

195 mm × 333 mm × 313 mm

(W × H × D)

Mass (approx.): 3.6 kg

System Speaker—SP-NXD3

Type: 3-way 3-speaker Bass Reflex Type

(Magnetically-Shielded Type)

Speaker units:

Tweeter: 2.0 cm cone × 1
Mid Range: 5.0 cm cone × 1

Woofer: 16.0 cm cone × 1
Impedance: 3 Ω
Power handling capacity:
115 W
Frequency range:
40 Hz – 20 000 Hz
Sound pressure level:
84 dB/W•m
Dimensions: 205 mm × 409.5 mm × 290.5 mm

(W × H × D)

Mass: 3.6 kg each

To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs
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 temperature,
and moisture.

To clean the disc

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center
to edge.

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.

General

Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before
you finish.

] There is a time limit. Repeat procedure again.

Operations are disabled.

] The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to

external electrical interference. Unplug the power cord
and then plug it back in.

Unable to operate the System from the remote control.

] The path between the remote control and the remote

sensor on the System is blocked.

] The batteries are exhausted.

No sound is heard.

] Speaker connections are incorrect or loose.
] Headphones are connected.

No picture appears on the TV screen.

] The 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.

] The System is connected to a TV which does not support

progressive video input.

] Incorrect scanning mode is selected (see “Preparations”).
] When you unplug the power cord and plug it back again,

the scanning mode may change back to the initial setting
(see “Preparations”).

The left and right edges of the picture are missing on
the screen.

] Select “4:3 LB” or “4:3 MULTI LB” for “MONITOR

TYPE” (refer to “Setup Menu” in “Operating Guide”).

iPod Device Playback Operations

Content on an iPod cannot be played back even
though “CONNECT” is displayed in the display window.

] The battery of the iPod is running low.

The iPod cannot be controlled from this unit.

] The iPod is not compatible with this unit.

Disc/USB Device Playback Operations

The disc does not play.

] You have inserted a disc whose Region Code is not

correct. (“REGION ERR” appears on the display.)

] The disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the

label side facing up.

ID3 Tag on an MP3 file cannot be shown.

] Two types of ID3 Tag exist—Version 1 and Version 2.

This System can only show ID3 Tag Version 1.

Tracks are not played back as you expect.

] The playing order is determined when the groups

and tracks were recorded. It depends on the writing
application.

MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, ASF or DivX
files are not played back.

] The disc or the USB device may contain different types of

files (ex. MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG). In this case, you can
only play back the files selected by pressing FILE TYPE.

] You have changed the “FILE TYPE” setting after the

System read the disc or the USB device. In this case,
reload the disc or disconnect the USB device and connect
it again.

The disc sound is discontinuous.

] The disc is scratched or dirty.

No subtitle appears on the display though you have
selected the initial subtitle language.

] Some DVDs are programmed not to display any subtitle

initially. If this happens, press SUBTITLE after starting
playback.

Audio language is different from the one you have
selected as the initial audio language.

] Some DVDs are programmed to always use the original

language initially. If this happens, press AUDIO/MPX
after starting playback.

The disc tray does not open or close.

] The power cord is not plugged in.
] Child Lock is in use. “LOCKED” appears on the display

(refer to “Listening to a Disc/USB Device” in “Operating
Guide”).

Radio Operations

Hard to hear broadcasts because of noise.

] Antenna connections are incorrect or loose.
] The AM loop antenna is too close to the System.
] The FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned.

Timer Operations

Daily Timer does not work.

] The System has been turned on when the on-time comes.

Timer starts working only when the System is turned off.

Daily Timer does not start playback.

] The loaded disc is a DVD Video. Change the disc.

Recording and Editing Operations

Unable to record into the USB device.

] The capacity of the USB device is full. Erase some tracks.
] You have recorded 999 tracks or group on the USB device

you want to record into. Erase unwanted tracks.

] You cannot record tracks while Mic Mixing is activated.
] The USB device is write-protected.
] The connected USB device is incompatible to this System.

Unable to assign title to tracks on the USB device.

] You cannot edit files while Mic Mixing is activated.
] When a track is damaged, you cannot edit that track. In

this case, turn off the System and turn on again.

] The USB device is write-protected.

Maintenance

Specifications

Basic Operations

How to cancel the demonstration

Press and hold ECO/DEMO button on the main unit (until
“DEMO CLEAR” appears on the display) while on standby.

• When the ECO Mode is activated, the demonstration
does not work.

• Refer to the attached sheet “Information about the
demonstration function.”

• In this manual, 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.

• Button and control operations are explained in the table
below.

Indicates that you press the button.

2 sec.

Indicates that you press and hold the
button for a specified period.

Indicates that you slide your finger
on the volume jog in the specified
direction(s).

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. “HPHONE IN” appears on the display for a while.
Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or
putting on the headphones.

• Disconnecting the headphones will activate the speakers
again.

• When using the headphones with the L-shaped plug,
connect it with the head of the plug facing the right side
as illustrated below.

DO NOT turn off (standby) the System with the volume
set at an extremely high level; otherwise, the sudden blast
of sound may damage your hearing, speakers and/or
headphones when you turn on the System or start playback.

Turning On/Off the Power

On the main unit On the remote

• Selecting a source (see below) while in standby mode also
turns on the System.

Selecting the Source

On the remote

On the main unit

(Touch to select)

Adjusting the Volume

On the main unit On the remote

Volume +: Slide your finger
clockwise.
Volume –: Slide your finger
counterclockwise.

To drop the volume in a moment

To restore the volume, press again or adjust the volume
level.

Remote sensor

STANDBY lamp

Turns off: The System is turned on.
Lights in red: The System is on standby.

Headphones

PHONES jack

When using the remote control

Point the top of the remote control towards the remote
sensor as directly as possible. If you operate it from a
diagonal position, the operating range (about 5 m) may be
shorter.

Motion Sensor

When you move your hand close to the remote sensor in the
following cases, the illumination on the front panel turns on.

• While the System is on standby.

• When “DIMMER 1” or “DIMMER 2” is selected.

• When “AUTO DIMMER” is selected and playing moving
and still pictures.

To activate or deactivate the motion sensor, press
MOTION SENSOR.

• When the motion sensor is activated, “SELECT SOURCE”
appears on the display while on standby.

• When the motion sensor is deactivated, the clock is shown
on the display while on standby.

• When the ECO Mode is activated, the motion sensor does
not work.

Touch panel

Using the number buttons and cursor buttons on
the remote control

Changing the Display Brightness

You can dim the display and illumination lamp.

DIMMER 1

Dims the display and the blue illumination
on the main unit.

DIMMER 2

Dims the display more than DIMMER 1
and turns off the blue illumination on the
main unit.

AUTO
DIMMER

Dims the display automatically to the
same level as DIMMER 2 and turns off the
blue illumination while playing moving
pictures or still pictures.

DIMMER OFF

Normal brightness.

Setting the ECO (Ecology) Mode

Setting the ECO Mode allows you to reduce power
consumption by turning the display off while on standby.

While the System is on standby...

On the main unit On the remote

To cancel, repeat the procedure.

Turning Off the Power Automatically

Auto Standby

• This does not function while “FM,” “AM” or “AUDIO IN” is
selected as the source.

To cancel, repeat the procedure.

Sleep Timer

1 Specify the time (in minutes).

2 Wait until the set time disappears.

To check the time remaining until the shut-off time, press
SLEEP (while holding SHIFT) once.

To change the display information

• The information displayed and its order vary among the source.

On the main unit On the remote

AUDIO IN:

Current source information = Clock

TUNER AM or FM:

Frequency = Clock

DVD/CD:

Current source information = Group name, file name and tag information (for MP3, WMA, WAV) = Title and chapter

number (while playing)*

1

/Disc or file type (while stopped) = Clock

USB:

Current source information = Group name, file name and tag information (for MP3, WMA, WAV) = Title and chapter

number (while playing)*

1

/Disc or file type (while stopped) = Clock

iPod:

Current source information = Tag information (artist name, album name, track name)*

2

= Clock

*

1

Only while playing back the following discs/f iles:
DVD-VR: Program number/Play List number and chapter number.
MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ASF/DivX files: Group and file numbers.
DVD Video: Title and chapter numbers.

*

2

Tag information cannot be displayed for some iPod models (refer to “Enjoying Movies/Music from your iPod” in “Operating
Guide”).

Changing the pattern of the level meter

You can select the appearance of the level meter from 5
patterns (“LVL MTR 1” – “LVL MTR 5”).

(while holding)

(while holding)

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3

2

4

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1 USB indicator
2 iPod indicator
3 Playback mode indicators

• PRGM indicator

• RND indicator

• Repeat Mode indicators
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4 FM reception indicators
5 REC (Recording) indicator
6 PRGR (Progressive) indicator
7 Level meter
8 Sound Mode indicators

• S.MODE (Sound Mode) indicator

• (Surround) indicator

9 HP S (Headphone Surround) indicator
p V. BASS (Vario Bass) indicator

q 3D P (3D Phonic) indicator
w C. VOICE (Clear Voice) indicator
e Karaoke operation indicators

• K.SCORING (Karaoke Scoring) indicator

• (Mic Mixing) indicator

• (Echo) indicator

• V.MASK (Vocal Masking) indicator

r Timer indicators
t A.STBY (Auto Standby) indicator
y SLEEP indicator
u My Sound indicator
i Main display

(canceled)

The number buttons

Press to enter numbers.
Example:

• To select number 5, press 5.

• To select number 10,
press 10.

• To select number 15,
press 10, 1, then 5.

• To select number 30,
press 10, 3, then 0.

• To select number 125,
press 10, 10, 1, 2, then 5.

The cursor buttons

Press to select an item, adjust

a parameter, or move the
character entry position.

Display Indicators