Kenwood AX-7 User Manual 2

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COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM

AX-7

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

B60-5613-00 00 MA (E, X) OC 0508

Before applying power

Units are designed for operation as follows.

Australia .............................................. AC 240 V only

Europe . ............................................... AC 230 V only

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure

safe operation.

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)

Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as

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handling these items and their waste byproducts. Contact your local authority for details in locating a

household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of

Safety precautions

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

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EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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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.

The marking of products using lasers

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

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The marking of this product has been classified as Class 1. It means that there is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the product.

Location: Back panel

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Caution : Read this page carefully to

ensure safe operation.

Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

1. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

2. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

3. Water and Moisture – This product shall not be exposed to dripping and splashing - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. Do not place an object containing liquid, such as a flower vase, on the appliance.

4. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

5. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

6. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the product. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

CAUTION - Polarization – This product may be

equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

8. Power Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

9. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

10.Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

11.Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

12.Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

13.Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product,

c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions.

e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any

way, and

f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in per-

formance – this indicates a need for service.

g) If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected.

14.Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are re-

quired, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

15.Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

16.Wall or Ceiling Mounting – This product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

17.Heat – This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that produce heat. Do not place a flaming object, such as a candle or lantern, or near the product.

18.Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

19.Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA

GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND CLAMPS

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Notes:

1. Item 7 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment.

2. Item 19 complies with UL in the U.S.A.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMP

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

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Contents

Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.

Before applying power .......................................2

Safety precautions .........................................................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................... 3

Contents ...................................................................................4

Accessories ............................................................................5

Special features .....................................................................6

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System connections .................................................. 8

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Connection of the system accessories ..............................8

Connecting to the antennas ...............................................10

Connecting to a TV with video (composite) or S-video input

terminal ...........................................................................11

Connection of other accessories (Commercially available

parts) ................................................................................12

Controls and indicators...........................................13

Main amplifier unit (M-AX7) ..............................................13

Display (C-AX7) .................................................................... 13

Preamplifier unit (C-AX7) ................................................... 14

Operation of remote control unit ...................................... 16

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Types of playable discs .......................................... 18

Unplayable discs ................................................................. 18

Region Codes ............................................................19

Region codes in the world .................................................19

Icons on the DVD VIDEO discs .......................................... 19

Video Formats ...........................................................20

Playable files with this unit ...................................21

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Clock adjustment ..................................................... 23

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Basic use method.....................................................24

Using Auto Room Equalizer function ............................... 26

Using Digital Sound Equalizer function .......................... 28

Enjoying surround sound ....................................................31

Playback of DVD/CD ................................................33

Viewing JPEG images ........................................................ 36

Changing the display contents of the display ................ 38

Receiving broadcast station ..................................39

RDS (Radio Data System)........................................43

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Searching for a desired program type (PTY search).....44

Listening to external input sources ......................46

Adjusting the external input level (TAPE/VIDEO1, VIDEO2,

TV, AUX) .......................................................................... 46

Listening to the sound of a Kenwood digital audio

player .................................................................... 47

Recording to a digital audio player ......................49

Option settings for external recording.................51

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Various CD playback features ...............................52

Listening to the desired sequence (program playback) .. 52

Playing tracks in a random order (random playback) .. 54

Repeated playback ..............................................................55

Repeated playback of any interval (A-B Repeat play) ..... 56

Menu playback of a DVD ....................................................57

Operation using the on-screen display ........................... 58

Adjusting the picture quality .............................................63

Hierarchical structure of VCD menus (P.B.C. function) ...... 64

Timer operation ........................................................65

Sleep timer ............................................................................65

Setting the timer program (PROG. TIMER) ...................... 66

Deactivating and activating the timer program .............69

Setting DIMMER functions ..................................... 70

Switching the level meter ......................................71

Changing DVD/CD settings ..................................... 72

Basic operation at the SET UP MENU ............................. 73

“MAIN” setting .................................................................... 74

“SOUND” setting ................................................................. 76

“VISUAL” setting ................................................................. 77

DVD menu language code list ...........................................78

Speaker setting ........................................................ 79

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Important items.........................................................81

Reference ..............................................................................81

Maintenance ........................................................................ 81

In case of difficulty ..................................................83

Specifications...........................................................87

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Accessories

Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories are present.

FM indoor antenna (1)AM loop antenna (1)

(Included with the speaker package) For front speakers (red line : 2m) (2)

For surround speakers (blue line : 2m) (2)

Speaker cords (4)

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Video cord (Yellow) (1)

Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R03/AAA) (2)

If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future.

Audio cords (White, Red)(2)

Microphone for Room

Equalizer (1) (Cord length:

approx. 5 m)

System control cord (ø3.5mm - ø3.5mm)(1)

SCART plug adaptor

(only for Europe)

Keep this manual handy for future reference.

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Special features

Compact high fidelity component system with built-in DVD player

Built-in multi-player for DVD video, video CD, and CD playback.

MP3/WMA playback function and JPEG playback function

Music files recorded in the compressed format MP3/WMA can be played back. Image files recorded in JPEG format can be played back. MP3/WMA files can be enjoyed while images are displayed.

Built-in control function for Kenwood digital audio players (Digital Audio Link)

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Basic operation of Kenwood audio players* can be performed with the buttons of the main unit and with the accessory remote control unit. * Compatible models: HD20GA7 (Only for Europe) (connection with the special cable is required.)

Room Equalizer feature

This model is equipped with Room Equalizer, which automatically creates your best listening environment according to your room, speakers position, etc. In addition to technical knowledge, generally, a great deal of time and work are spent finding the best listening position such as changing speakers or furniture position

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while listening to the sound. This function enables you to simply create it in a short time without laborious settings.

Digital Sound Equalizer feature

This model is equipped with Digital Sound Equalizer by Digital Sound Processing, which makes more detailed sound adjustments possible.

V.F.S. III (Virtual Front Surround) and CLEAR VOICE function

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The V.F.S. function offers a natural surround effect with abundant ambience not only for DVD playback, but also for music playback from CD etc. even when no surround speakers are placed at the rear. The CLEAR VOICE function provides clear playback of speech, vocals, etc.

Versatile timer features

÷ Timer playback :

Two timer programs (PROG 1, PROG 2) are available for timer playback (AI timer playback). (With the AI timer playback, the playback volume increases gradually after the start of timer playback.)

÷ Sleep timer :

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This timer turns the unit off automatically when the set time has elapsed. It is convenient for example, falling asleep while listening to music in the night time, etc.

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RDS (Radio Data System) tuner

This model is equipped with an RDS tuner that provides several convenient tuning functions: RDS Auto Memory, to automatically preset up to 40 RDS stations broadcasting different programs; station name display, to show you the name of the current broadcast station; and PTY search to let you tune stations by program type.

PTY (Program Type) search

Tune the stations by specifying the type of program you want to hear.

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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.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “DOLBY”, the double-D symbol and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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System connections

Connection of the system accessories

This figure shows the method of connection between the main unit and provided accessories.

CAUTION

Connect the components as shown in the diagram. Only plug the AC power cord into an AC wall outlet once connections are completed.

CAUTION

The magnet in the speaker may cause color irregu-

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larity to the TV or PC monitor. Place the speakers farther away from the TV set or PC monitor.

CAUTION

Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard.

÷ Place the C-AX7 on top of the system. ÷ Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation

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onto the top of the unit.

÷ Leave some space around the unit (from the largest

outside dimension including projection) equal to or greater than, shown below.

Top panel : 50 cm Back panel : 10 cm

÷ Do not place the equipment onto a bed, a sofa, a

carpet, or similar. Sucked-in dust can cause fire.

CAUTION

The power in this equipment will not be completely cut off from the AC wall outlet when the main switch is turned OFF.

Malfunction of microcomputer

If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even though all connections have been made properly, reset the microcomputer by referring to "In case of difficulty". D

Speaker (Right)

−+−+−+−

LS-AXD7 R

−+−+−+−

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How to connect the speaker cords

1 23

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÷ Never short-circuit the "+" and "–" speaker cords. It may cause malfunction. ÷ If the "+" and "–" polarity are inverted, the sound will be unnatural with unclear positioning of musical instruments, etc. ÷ Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, the sound may not be produced

or noise may interfere.

÷ Before plugging or unplugging a connection cord, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. If

connection cords are plugged or unplugged with the power cord left plugged in, malfunction or damage may result.

÷ Set up the left and the right speaker so that the front surround speakers face to the inside, paying attention to L and R. ÷ When pulling the plug of the power cable from the wall outlet, first switch off the unit.

Speaker cord (Blue line) for surround

Speaker cord (Red line)

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Microphone for Room Equalizer (not for recording)

Connect this only for setting the auto room equalizer, and keep it disconnected at other times.

AC POWER cord

To AC wall outlet

AC POWER cord

To AC wall outlet

C-AX7

System control cord

M-AX7

Speaker cord for surround (Blue line)

Audio cord

Speaker (Left)

−+−+−+−

LS-AXD7 L

−+−+−+−

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Speaker cord (Red line)

How to connect the speaker cords

1 2 3 4

÷ When subwoofer, center, and the two surround terminals are connected to the 3.1 channel speaker system to be sold later,

expansion to a 5.1 channel system is possible. For details, please refer to the operation instructions for your equipment.

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Connecting to the antennas

AM/FM radio stations cannot be received without the proper antenna connections. Connect the antennas properly according to the following instructions.

FM outdoor antenna

Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75Ω terminal. Please remove the indoor antenna after an outdoor antenna has been installed.

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FM outdoor antenna

AM loop antenna

The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as possible from the main unit, TV set, speaker

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cords and POWER cord, and set it to a direction which provides the best reception.

How to connect the antenna

AM loop antenna

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Assemble

FM indoor antenna

The provided antenna is for temporary indoor use only. For stable signal reception, we recommend to use an outdoor antenna. Remove the indoor antenna if you connect to an outdoor antenna.

1 Connect the antenna to the antenna

terminal.

2 Locate the position providing good

reception condition.

3 Fix the antenna.

FM indoor antenna

C-AX7

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Antenna adaptor

(Commercially available parts)

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Connecting to a TV with video (composite) or S-video input terminal

Make sure the DVD player is connected directly to the TV and not to a VCR, otherwise the DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Audio cord

For playback of the TV sound via this equipment, connect the audio output of the TV to the

C-AX7

Video cord

S Video cord

(Commercially available)

TV input terminals of this unit.

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

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Connection to a TV with video input terminal

Use the accessory video cord for connection to the “VIDEO” terminal at the ”VIDEO OUT” part of this unit.

÷ Set “TV aspect” in the DVD/CD settings according to the connected TV (4:3 or 16:9). s

Connection to a TV with S-video input terminal

Use a commercial S-video cord to connect to the “S VIDEO” terminal of the “VIDEO OUT” part of this unit. You can enjoy a clearer image than with the video input terminal.

÷ Set “TV aspect” in the DVD/CD settings according to the connected TV (4:3 or 16:9). s

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Connection of other accessories

CAUTION

Connect the components as shown in the diagram. Only plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet once connections are completed.

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Receiver

Digital IN

(optical)

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C-AX7

(Commercially available parts)

Cassette tape deck

Audio IN

Audio OUT

DVD player etc.

Audio OUT

TV game machine etc.

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AC POWER cord

To AC wall outlet

* The “DIGITAL OUT PCM/BIT STREAM” terminal of this unit puts out only the digital audio of the DVD/

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CD source.

÷ In case an associated system component is connected, also read the instruction manual of the component. ÷ Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, the sound may not be produced

or noise may interfere.

÷ Before plugging or unplugging a connection cord, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. If

connection cords are plugged or unplugged with the power cord left plugged in, malfunction or damage may result.

Controls and indicators

Main amplifier unit (M-AX7)

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1 STANDBY indicator % 2 (POWER) key ¢

Used for setting the unit to On or Standby.

3 POWER ON/OFF switch

4 CHANNEL SELECTOR key

Used for switching the amplifier between 4 channels (25 W x 4) and 2 channels (50 W x 2).

5 Displays

Display (C-AX7)

The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from what actually appears on the display.

REPEAT

A.P.S.

FMONE AM

DigitalEQ

REC

1RDM

PGM 2

1 Character information display 2 File, Folder, A-B repeat indicators 3 MUTE indicator/P.B.C indicator

∞‰

4 V.F.S. indicator ⁄ 5 Sound preset memory number

indicators º

6 Listen mode related indicators ¤ 7 RoomEQ indicator §

P.B.C.

MUTE

TUNED ST. AUTO RDS PTY

TTL kHz

MHz

8 D-Bass indicator • 9 Level meters a 0 RDS indicator / PTY indicator ! Tuner-related indicators

CD time display Clock display Frequency display

@ Timer-related indicators ˇ # DigitalEQ REC indicator Q $ DVD/CD-related indicators

V. F.S.

Dolby Digital DTS

A B

30 10 5 3 1 0

123

RoomEQ

D-Bass

(-dB)

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Controls and indicators

Preamplifier unit (C-AX7)

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1 STANDBY/TIMER indicator

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Lights up when the unit is set to the Standby mode.

Refer to "In case of difficulty" for blinking of the indicator.

2 (POWER) key ¢

Used for setting the unit to On or Standby.

3 PHONES / D.AUDIO OUT jack

Connect headphones with a stereo mini-plug

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(optionally available) to it. ∞ This is also the output terminal to separately sold digital audio equipment. In this case, set D.AUDIO OUT to REC OUT ON. p

4 D.AUDIO IN jack u

Used as the input terminal for audio from separately

sold digital audio equipment.

5 REMOTE sensor &

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his sensor receives signals from the remote control unit.

6 DVD/CD tray

7 0 (DVD/CD open/close) key ‹

Used for opening or closing the DVD/CD tray.

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Red : Ordinary standby. Green : Timer standby. Off : The unit is On.

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8 6 (Play/Pause) / Band key

DVD/CD : ›

Used for selecting the DVD/CD input and starting playback. During DVD/CD playback, press to pause.

TUNER : ·

Used for selecting the TUNER input. This key is also used to select the received broadcast band.

9 7 (Stop) / Tuning Mode key

DVD/CD : Used for stopping a disc operation.

›

TUNER : q

Used for switching between the AUTO (auto tuning, stereo reception) and MONO (manual tuning, monaural reception) modes.

Standby mode:

Used for displaying the clock.

0 4 /1 / ¡/¢ keys

– Skip CD tracks or DVD chapters ﬁ – Select a preset radio station – Press and hold for fast forward or fast backward

(search) for DVD/CD tracks or chapters

! MUTE key ∞

Used for muting the sound temporarily.

‚

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@ VOLUME knob ¢

Used for volume adjustment.

# INPUT SEL. / MULTI CONTROL knob

In the normal mode, this is used for selecting an input source. In the function menu mode (selected by pressing the MODE key), turn this knob to select the desired menu item. To set or enter setting of the function menu

item, press the SET key.

Items of function menu mode : SOUND PRESET D.EQ Rec Mode Q REC LEVEL Q D.AUDIO OUT p INPUT LEVEL y AUTO MEMORY ‚ DIMMER SET ∏ LEVEL METER a A.P.S. SET a TIME ADJUST £ TIMER SET Á AUTO ROOM EQ §

• Some of the items may not be displayed depending on selected input source.

Used to select a desired item after pressing the SOUND SELECTOR key to switch to sound setting mode. Use the SET key for confirmation.

Items of function menu mode :

"SURROUND" "D-BASS" • "TONE" •

⁄

$ SOUND SELECTOR key

Used to switch the function of the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to the sound setting function.

MODE key

Used to switch the function of the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to menu selection mode.

SET key

During MODE operation: Used to confirm the selected item. During SOUND operation: Used to confirm the selected item. Used to confirm the program No. at the time of DVD/ CD.

% Clear voice indicator

Tone indicator A.R. EQ (Auto Room EQ) indicator Rec. Out indicator

^ SURROUND indicator

L : Left signal indicator

C : Center signal indicator

R : Right signal indicator

LEF : LEF signal indicator

SL/SR/S : Surround signal indicator Lights according to the number of audio signal channels of the selected source.

& Display panel

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Standby mode

While the standby indicator is lit, a small amount of power is supplied to the unit to back up the memory. This is called Standby mode. Under the condition, the unit can be turned ON by the remote control unit.

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Controls and indicators

Operation of remote control unit

The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit.

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With same functions, in the case that names of the keys and knobs between "on the main unit" and "on the remote control unit" are different, in this manual, names on the remote control unit are indicated in parentheses [ ] ; Name on the main unit [ Name on the remote control unit]

Example: The INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob [

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1 P.MODE key W

the MULTI CONTROL % / ﬁ key ]

Used for switching to track mode, or program mode.

SLEEP key ˇ

Used for setting the sleep timer.

DIMMER key ∏

Used for switching to the DIMMER mode.

2 RANDOM key R

Used for setting playback of tracks in a random order.

REPEAT key T

Used for setting repeated playback.

A3B (REPEAT) key Y

Used for repeated playback of any interval.

TIME DISP. key °

Used for changing time displays.

3 Numeric keys ﬁ‚W

Press for selecting a DVD/CD track number or recall a preset station of the tuner.

4 V.F.S. key ⁄

Select to produce a surround effect with only speakers installed at the front.

CLEAR VOICE key ¤

Used for switching the CLEAR VOICE effect.

LISTEN MODE key ¤

Selects Listen mode.

MODE key

Used for entering the function setting mode..

5 MULTI CONTROL @/#/%/ﬁ keys

Used to select the equalizer frequency band to be adjusted and to adjust various modes.

ENTER key

When setting up in a mode : Used for confirming the selection. When receiving a broadcast station : Used for confirming the station to preset in memory.

TOP MENU/JPEG LIST key ﬂU

Used to display the DVD top menu, for display of MP3, WMA and JPEG lists for DVD/CD, etc.

MENU/P.B.C./FOLDER/FILE SEARCH key

ﬁU‰

Used for DVD menu display, VCD P.B.C. switching, file and folder directory display, etc.

SET key

Used to confirm the selected item.

RETURN key

Used to operate the DVD.

6 Basic operation keys

TUNER/ BAND key · DVD/CD 6 key ‹ D.AUDIO 6 key i AUTO/MONO/7 (STOP) key ›q

7 P.CALL (4 / ¢) keys

DVD/CD : ﬁ

Used for skipping CD tracks or DVD chapters

TUNER :

Used for receiving a radio station.

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TUNING (1 / ¡) keys

DVD/CD : ›

Used for fast-forward or fast-reverse the played music.

TUNER : q

Used for receiving a radio station.

8 (POWER) key ¢

Used for setting the unit to On or Standby.

9 DISPLAY key °

Used for changing the CD-TEXT displays. Used for displaying the day of week and the time.

TIMER key Ø

Used for activating or deactivating timer function.

PTY key r

Used for entering PTY mode or searching a program type.

CLEAR key W

Used for clearing a programed track(s).

0 VOLUME (%/ﬁ) keys ∞

Used for adjusting the volume.

! INPUT SELECTOR key ¢

Used for selecting an input source.

SP SETUP key l

Used for speaker setup.

DVD SETUP key d

Used to change the initial DVD set values.

D.AUDIO REC key

@ Sound setting mode keys

Press for entering the sound setting mode with the following keys.

FLAT key º D-BASS key • TONE TURN OVER key • MANUAL EQ key ª

SOUND PRESET key º

# AUTO ROOM EQ key §

ROOM EQ MODE key ¶

Used to select one of three room equalizer setting modes.

CHANNEL SEL. key

Used to switch the power amplifier speaker output between 2 channels (50 W x 2) and 4 channels (25 W x 4).

$ ON SCREEN key I

Used to switch between display and no display for the information displayed on screen.

AUDIO key U

Used to select the audio at the time of DVD playback.

SUBTITLE key U

Used to select the subtitles at the time of DVD playback.

MUTE key ∞

Used for muting the sound temporarily.

It does not use this key in this model.

Loading batteries

1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover.

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÷ Insert two R03 ("AAA"-size) batteries following the polarity indications.

Operation

When the POWER switch of the M-AX7 is ON and the standby indicator is lit in red, press the (POWER) key of the remote control unit to turn the system ON. When the system is turned ON, press the key of the function to be operated.

÷ When pressing more than one remote control keys

Operating range (approx.)

Remote sensor

6 m

standby / timer

D.AUDIOPHONES D.AUDIO

DVD TUNER CONTROL PRE-AMPLIFIER

SURROUND

Clear voice

Tone

A.R. EQ

LFE

Room EQ

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SLRSR

Mode

successively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between keys.

÷ The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking, and their service life may be short. ÷ When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace both of the batteries with new ones. ÷ If direct sunlight or the light of a high-frequency fluorescent lamp (inverter type, etc.) is incident to the remote

sensor, malfunction may occur. In such a case, change the installation position to avoid malfunction.

SOUND

INPUT SEL.

VOLUME

SELECTOR

/ MULTI CONTROL

MODE

SET

MUTE

Tuning Mode

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Types of playable discs

The system this unit is using does not only play music from CD but can also play the discs listed below to offer you high-quality entertainment of video of movies and live concerts.

Playable Disc

Logo mark on disc

DVD VIDEO

(DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW)

CD (CD-R, CD-RW)

VCD

Disc size

Played sides

Contents

Video + Audio

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Audio

8cm

One or both One or both

Approx. 41 min.

(1 side, 1 layer)

Approx. 75 min.

(1 side, 2 layers)

Approx. 82 min.

(2 sides, 1 layer)

Approx. 150 min.

(2 sides, 2 layers)

Approx. 133 min.

(1 side, 1 layer)

Approx. 242 min.

(1 side, 2 layers)

Approx. 266 min.

(2 sides, 1 layer)

Approx. 484 min.

(2 sides, 2 layers)

12cm

8cm

One side only One side only

Max. 20 min., digital Max. 80 min., digital

12cm

8cm

One side only

Max. 20 min.

12cm

One side only

Max. 74 min.

Please refer to page 21 for the CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW file formats which can be played back by this unit. ÷ Compatible with Dual Disc* playback

* A Dual Disc is a two-sided disc combining a DVD side according to the DVD standard and a music side. The video content recorded on the DVD side can be played back. As the music side is not compatible with the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this unit is not assured.

÷ This unit can play back DVD-R and DVD-RW discs recorded in the DVD VIDEO format and DVD+R and DVD+RW

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discs, but depending on the recording unit, the disc manufacturer, etc., playback sometimes may not be possible.

÷ This unit may also be incapable of playing certain CD-R/RW discs depending on their properties, recording condi-

tions, etc.

÷ This player cannot play back discs compatible with CPRM. CPRM is the abbreviation of Content Protection for Record-

able Media, and it is a technique for copyright protection for recording media.

Unplayable discs

This player cannot play back any of the following discs.

DVD AUDIO discs DVD-RAM discs SACD discs VSD discs

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SVCD discs

÷ A DVD video disc with a region code which does not match this unit or without a region code. For details, see "Region

Codes".

Formats".

(

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÷ When the video format of a disc differs from that of the TV in use, the disc cannot be played normally. For details, see "Video

CDV discs (Only the audio part can be reproduced.) CD-G/CD-EG/CD-EXTRA discs (Only the audio can be reproduced.) Photo CD discs (Never attempt to play them.)

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Restrictions due to difference between discs

Some DVD and VCD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software producers. Depending on the condition of this unit, operation may be restricted. As this player plays discs according to their intentions, some functions may not work as intended by you. Please be sure to read the instructions provided with each disc. When an inhibition icon is displayed on the TV screen connected to the player, it indicates that the disc being played is under the restriction as described above.

Inhibition icon

Region Codes

Every player of this model has a certain region code assigned to it based on the country where the player is used. When the player is used to play back DVD VIDEO discs, it can only play the DVD VIDEO discs carrying the region codes matching the region code of the player. The region code for this player is described on the rear panel of the player.

Region codes in the world

The DVD players are given a region code according to the country or area it is marketed, as shown in the following map.

Professional use disc (Air Line cabin service)

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Region codes of the DVD VIDEO discs that can be played with this player

This player can play back a DVD VIDEO disc which carries the corresponding code to the region code of the player shown in the table above, a marking containing the region code of the player or the "ALL" marking shown below. Even when a DVD VIDEO disc does not carry any indication of the region code, it may sometimes unable to be played on this player due to certain restrictions.

Icons on the DVD VIDEO discs

Icon Description

Indicates the region code where the disc can be played.

Number of voice languages recorded with the audio function. The number in the icon indicates the number of voice languages. (Max. 8 languages)

Number of subtitle languages recorded with the subtitle function. The number in the icon indicates the number of subtitle languages. (Max. 32 languages)

Number of angles provided by the angle function. The number in the icon indicates the number of angles. (Max. 9 angles)

Aspect ratios that can be selected. "4:3 Letter box" stands for Letter Box and "4:3 Panscan" for Pan/Scan. f In the example on the left, the 16:9 video can be converted into letter box video.

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Video Formats

The TV picture display and disc signal systems can be divided roughly into two TV formats (NTSC and PAL). They are variable depending on countries and areas. This unit has a function for output of disc video in NTSC format after conversion to PAL format. For details, refer to “NTSC → PAL” in “VISUAL” setting on page 78.

TV formats in major countries :

TV Format

NTSC

PAL

Checking the Video Format

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Check the video format of the VCD and DVD discs to be played on the player as described below.

1 Check if the video formats of the TV to be used

and disc to be played match each other.

Japan, Taiwan, Korea, USA, Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Chile, etc.

China, U.K., Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, Singapore, etc.

÷ For details, refer to the instructions provided

with the TV and disc.

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2 When the TV is switchable between NTSC and

PAL, set the TV format according to the disc format.

TV Format Playable Disc Format

NTSC only NTSC

PAL only PAL

NTSC/PAL switchable

÷ Correct video cannot be reproduced if the video

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formats of the TV and disc do not match.

NTSC/PAL

Major Countries & Areas

When the video formats are different :

Try playing the disc. If the video formats of the disc and TV do not match, the played video may be black and white or become as shown below.

Top and bottom edges are not displayed.

Top and bottom areas are dark.

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Picture turbulence due to sync unmatching.

Playable files with this unit

Discs with MP3/WMA or JPEG files which can be played back on this unit

Playback of compressed files in the formats MP3, WMA, and JPEG is possible. Depending on the disc properties, the recording status, etc., playback may not be possible on this unit. ÷ The following file types can be played back on this unit.

MP3 : Bit Rate, 32 kbps to 320 kbps

Sampling frequency; 32/44.1/48 kHz (128 kbps/44.1 kHz recommended )

WMA : Bit Rate, 48 kbps to 192 kbps

Sampling frequency; 32/44.1/48 kHz (64 kbps/44.1 kHz recommended )

JPEG : Conforming to the Exif Ver. 2.1 JPEG baseline method

Image resolution ; Within 7680 x 7680 (subsampling; 4:2:2, 4:2:0)

÷ This unit is compatible with discs written with ISO9660, level 1 or level 2 (expanded format excepted). (Not compatible with discs

÷ This unit is compatible with closed multi-session discs. ÷ The maximum number of folders which can be played back with this unit is 255, and the maximum number of files is limited to 1743. ÷ The file names always must have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 files), “.WMA” (WMA files), or “.JPG” (JPEG files). ÷ Depending on the properties of the JPEG file and the recording status, the image may not be displayed correctly. ÷ Never add the wrong extension log to any files, the equipment will assume that they can be played back, and this will produce loud

Confirming media and files

Check to ascertain that MP3/WMA files can be played back correctly on the personal computer in use prior to saving them onto the media. Check to ensure that the saved file can be played back normally.

When saving files onto media

Ensure that the session is closed or finalized when data has been written on media. There are cases where media on which the session has not be closed or finalized will not be played back correctly with this equipment.

÷ There are cases where the folder names and file names will not be displayed correctly depending on the software used to save

÷ Do not store files or folders other than playable files on media to be played back with this equipment. ÷ It is recommended that ten or less sessions are stored when recording MP3/WMA/JPEG files onto a media. ÷ In case of a multisession disc, some time may be required until playback begins. ÷ There are cases where playback is not possible when MP3/WMA/JPEG files (CD-ROM) and music CD infomation (CD-DA) are saved

* Not compatible with progressive JPEG, JPEG2000.

written with packet writing.)

noises in the speakers, resulting in damage of adverse effects.

them.

on the same media.

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Playback order for MP3/WMA audio and JPEG images

A disc with MP3/WMA and JPEG files recorded on it is played back in the order of 1 →2 →3 →4 →5 →6 →7 .

Layer 1

Layer 2

Folder1

Folder4

Layer 3

Folder2

Folder5

Layer 4

Folder3

Layer5

MP3/WMA sound JPEG image

÷ <Hints for disc creation>

÷ As folder 3 is included in folder 2, 4 has priority over 6. ÷ When playback shifts from JPEG images to MP3/WMA audio

÷ With skipping from MP3/WMA audio to JPEG images (example:

÷ With a hierarchy exceeding 8 levels, the folders in the eighth

When setting of the playback order is desired, insert successive numbers like “01” to “99” in front of the folder and file names. However, depending on the writing software, writing may not be done in the intended order.

(example: from 4 to 5), the audio is played back with displayed image.

from 3 to 4), the audio stops and the image is displayed.

level are displayed along with the last folder of the playback order.

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Playable files with this unit

Disc structure

Structure of DVD Video discs

DVD Video

Title1 Title2

Chapter1 Chapter2 3,4...

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Chapter1

A title is the largest unit for images or tracks. A title is composed of several chapters.

Chapter2 3,4,5...

Structure of CD and Video CD Video discs

CD, Video CD

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Track1 Track2 Track3

CD and Video CD discs are divided into so-called tracks.

Structure of discs with recorded MP3/WMA, JPEG files

MP3/WMA, JPEG

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Folder1

File1

A folder is the largest unit recorded on a disc. A folder can be composed of one or more files, but files also can be recorded directly on the disc without being in a folder. There are also discs with a hierarchical structure with folders inside folders.

File2 3,4,5.... File1

4,5,6...

Folder2

File2 3,4,5....

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Clock adjustment

As the clock is not only used to show the time of the day but also used in timer operations, be sure to set the clock adjustment in advance.

Turn POWER ON.

Select "TIME ADJUST".

1 Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./

MULTI CONTROL knob to select "TIME ADJUST". Then press the SET key.

Adjust the day of week.

1 Adjust the day of week

2 Press the SET key.

IncreaseDecrease

Adjust the hour.

1 Adjust the hour

2 Press the SET key.

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÷ The time display starts to blink.

Example: Adjustment to Monday 8:07

÷ After the day is input, the hour display starts to blink.

Example: Adjustment to Monday 8:07

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Adjust the minute.

1 Adjust the minute.

2 Press the SET key.

÷ After the hour is input, the minute display starts to

blink.

Example: Adjustment to Monday 8:07

÷ If you made a mistake, restart from the beginning. ÷ When the time of day has been set by pressing the

SET key, the display shows "COMPLETE".

÷ After a power failure or the AC power cord has been

unplugged, the time set will be cleared. You have to set the time again when the unit is switched on.

÷ When the 7 (STOP) key is pressed while the power is

in the standby mode, the time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds.

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Preparation : Set the POWER switch of the M-AX7 to the ON position.

The unit is switched ON or STANDBY

Adjusting volume

Start playback

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Select a desired input source.

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REMOTE

MAIN UNIT

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REMOTE

Start playback

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Muting the sound temporarily

DVD TUNER CONTROL PRE-AMPLIFIER

standby / timer

D.AUDIOPHONES D.AUDIO

OUT IN

Listening through headphones

Start playback

1. Turning the power ( ) on (off).

Pressing the (POWER) key when the unit is ON, turns it off (Standby mode).

÷ Pressing the DVD/CD 6, D.AUDIO 6 or TUNER/BAND key on the

remote also turns power on and starts playback (reception) of the corresponding input.

÷ When the DVD/CD input is selected while the corresponding disc have

been loaded, it automatically starts to play.

2. Selecting the desired input sources.

Select a desired input source.

TUNER (Broadcasts) · DVD/CD ‹ TAPE/VIDEO1 (External input sources) VIDEO2 (External input sources) y TV y AUX (External input sources) y D.AUDIO u

Input level adjustment is possible for TAPE/VIDEO1, VIDEO2, TV, AUX and D.AUDIO.

÷ Pressing the DVD/CD 6, D.AUDIO 6 or TUNER/BAND key on the

remote selects the corresponding input.

When CD is selected

SOUND

INPUT SEL.

VOLUME

SELECTOR

/ MULTI CONTROL

MODE

SET

Muting the sound temporarily

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Decrease volume

REMOTE

Increase volume

Decrease volume

Adjusting volume.

Listening through headphones

Insert the headphones plug into the PHONES jack.

OUT

÷ Headphones with a stereo mini plug can be con-

nected.

÷ The sound from all speakers is cut off.

When D.AUDIO OUT is set to REC OUT ON, sound is put out from the speakers, and the volume from the headphone terminal is constant, independent on the VOLUME position. When listening with headphones, set D.AUDIO OUT to HEADPHONE. (The initial setting is HEADPHONE.) p

Volume level

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÷ The display shows a reference value.

Muting the sound temporarily (MUTE)

Press the MUTE key.

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÷ Press the MUTE key again to resume the original

volume.

÷ It is also canceled when the volume is changed.

REMOTE

(-dB)

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Caution at the time of recording

When the surround mode is switched while recording or the CHANNEL SEL. key is operated etc., the sound may be interrupted.

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Using Auto Room Equalizer function

A very loud test sound is produced during the measurement. Please take into consideration that it may disturb your neighborhood, especially, when

you measure it at the night time.

Auto Room Equalizer function automatically performs the following adjustments with the provided microphone by measuring sound characteristics for the best listening environment according to your room conditions and speakers layout.

1. Sound delay from speakers

2. Volume level differences between left and

right speakers

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3. Speaker frequency characteristics and

room sound characteristics

Measuring room sound characteristics (Auto Room EQ)

1Connect the microphone to the ROOM EQ

MIC IN jack on the back of the unit. 9

2Place the microphone to the listening posi-

tion (at a height of your ears).

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3Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./

MULTI CONTROL knob to select “AUTO ROOM EQ”, and press the SET key. [press the AUTO ROOM EQ key on the remote].

÷ Measuring takes several minutes. ÷ If the microphone is not connected or headphones

are connected, the measurement is impossible. ("CAN'T SETUP" is displayed.)

÷ The original display returns automatically when mea-

suring has been completed.

÷ Make sure that the microphone is removed from the

main unit right after the Auto Room EQ measurement.

÷ Effective result may not be obtained depending on

the measurement surroundings.

÷ Displays during and after the measurement

The A.R. EQ indicator (LED) blinks during the measurement. (The A.R. EQ indicator (LED) light up.)

÷ Image of the measurement

Place the microphone at a height of your ears. Do not place any obstacles between the microphone

and speakers during the measurement.

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4Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to

select “R.EQ START”, and press the SET key.

The following items can be selected by turning the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob.

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"R.EQ START": Measurement starts. "R.EQ OFF" : Characteristics setting is

temporarily canceled.

"R.EQ CALL" : Characteristics setting is

called up.

÷ When measuring for the first time, only “R.EQ

START” can be selected.

÷ Image of effect by Room Equalizer function

÷ When an error display occurs, refer to page 86. ÷ Depending on the use environment, correct measur-

ing may not be possible. Normally there will be no problems with the automatic setting, but manual setting should be done for more accurate measuring.

As there is no automatic setting for the subwoofer, manual setting must be done.

(“Speaker setting”l)

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To cancel the measurement

Turn the VOLUME knob on the main unit or

press the VOLUME % / ﬁ key on the remote control unit.

÷ When the operations of steps 3 and 4 on page 26

are performed and the SET key is pressed after display of “R. EQ CANCEL?”, measuring is canceled and return is made to the condition before start.

Memorizing the measurement

(Memorizing your favorite sound

The Auto Room EQ settings can be stored. It is recommended to store the settings with the operation shown on page 30º.

)

Changing measured Room Equalizer Characteristics according to situation (ROOM EQ MODE)

1 Press the ROOM EQ MODE key on the re-

mote control unit.

2 Select a mode by using the INPUT SEL./

MULTI CONTROL knob. [press the MULTI CONTROL @ / # key on the remote. ]

The following mode items can be selected:

"NORMAL": This mode reproduces the sound

optimized based on the measured results by ROOM EQ. Usually, use this mode.

"WIDE": Mode that you can enjoy

music at a relatively wide area centering around the measured position. It is convenient, for example, when you wish to listen to music walking around room at a home party.

"NIGHT": Mode that is convenient when you

wish to enjoy music with low volume at midnight. It is adjusted based on melodious sounds such as vocal and will relatively be clear sound with low volume.

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÷ Press the ENTER key on the remote control to end

the operation.

The ROOM EQ MODE cannot be set when Auto Room Equalizer measuring has not been performed.

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Using Digital Sound Equalizer function

D-BASS Setting

The D-BASS effect can be added according to the source.

1 Press the SOUND SELECTOR key, turn the

INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to select “D-BASS”. Then press the SET key. [press the D-BASS key on the remote].

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÷ The D-BASS indicator blinks.

2 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL

knob [press the MULTI CONTROL key on the remote] to select "Music" or "Movie". Then press the SET key.

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3 Adjust the level with the INPUT SEL./MULTI

CONTROL knob [press the MULTI CONTROL key on the remote].

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Decrease the level

Increase the level

Decrease the level

TONE / TURN OVER setting

In this unit, TREBLE and BASS sounds can be adjusted to your preferences. (TONE) In addition, frequency characteristics of the TREBLE and BASS sounds can be adjusted with the three types of Low, Mid and High. (TURN OVER)

1 Press the SOUND SELECTOR key, turn the IN-

PUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to select “TONE”. Then press the SET key. [press the TONE TURN OVER key on the remote].

÷ TONE/TURN OVER setting is not possible when

D.EQ RecMode is on.

2 Press the MULTI CONTROL @ / # key on the

remote to select a frequency type (Low: 100Hz, Mid: 150Hz, High: 200Hz)

3 Adjust the level of BASS with the INPUT

SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob [MULTI CONTROL % / ﬁ key].

Increase the level

Decrease the level

4 Press the SET key to confirm BASS.

Increase the level

Decrease the level

÷ The level can be adjusted at the range of 0 - 10.

4 Press the SET key to confirm.

÷ Press the SOUND SELECTOR key to end the

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operation or to cancel it.

÷ The D-BASS indicator lights up after the setting

(when the level is 1 or more).

The items D-BASS and TONE can be selected only when the V.F.S., CLEAR VOICE, or Stereo (EQ) is selected when the 3.1 channel system to be sold later is connected.

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5 The TREBLE setting is displayed.

6 Press the MULTI CONTROL @ / # key on the

remote to select a frequency type (Low: 5kHz, Mid: 7kHz, High: 10kHz)

7 Adjust the level of TREBLE with the INPUT

SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob [press the MULTI CONTROL key on the remote].

8 Press the SET key to confirm TREBLE.

÷ The level can be adjusted by one step (1dB) at the

range of -6(dB) to +6(dB).

÷ The TONE indicator lights up after the setting

when the level is other than "0".

÷ Image of variable frequencies (TURN OVER)

LEVEL

Var iable Frequencies

BASS

÷ Image of the level adjustment

LEVEL(dB)

-6

BASS TREBLE

÷ Press the SOUND SELECTOR key to end the op-

eration or to cancel it.

Var iable Frequencies

TREBLE

Frequency

Low Mid High

Var iable levels

Frequency

Making your favorite sounds (MANUAL EQ )

This unit is equipped with 7-band equalizer. It enables you to make your favorite frequency response curve with frequencies from super bass to super high range. º

1 Press the MANUAL EQ key on the remote

control unit.

÷ Equalizer curve, level and frequency are

displayed and the EQ indicator blinks.

2 Select an equalizer band (frequency) by

pressing the MULTI CONTROL @ / # key on the remote.

÷ The display of selected band blinks. ÷ The frequency bands from 1 to 7 can be

selected.

3 Adjust the equalizer level by pressing the

MULTI CONTROL % / ﬁ key on the remote.

÷ The level can be adjusted by one step (1dB) at

the range of -8(dB) to +8(dB).

÷ The manual EQ setting mode will be cancelled

when the MANUAL EQ key is pressed.

÷ Image of level adjustment

LEVEL(dB)

-8

Var iable levels

Frequency

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The settings for TONE/TURN OVER and MANUAL EQ cannot be applied at the same time.

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Memorizing your favorite sound

1 Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./

MULTI CONTROL knob to Select "SOUND PRESET". Then press the SET key.

÷ The indicator "1", "2" and "3" on the display

blinks.

÷ "PRESET" and "1", "2", and "3" is displayed on the

character information display.

÷ The sound of three patterns from 1 to 3 can be

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preset regardless of sound type.

÷ Information for Room EQ setting is memorized.

2 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL

knob to select one of preset numbers from "1" to "3" . Then press the SET key.

÷ The indicator of selected preset number lights

up on the display.

Preset Call of sound pattern

Remote control unit only

Press the SOUND PRESET key on the remote .

÷ "SOUND PRESET" and "1", "2" or "3" are dis-

played.

÷ Factory default setting is "flat". ÷ The display turns to the original display in 3 seconds.

Returning the tone to flat

÷ The level can be set to "0" by pressing the FLAT key on

the remote.

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÷ All not memorized settings are returned to the original

settings.

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Sound equalization

Super bass range (band 1: 63Hz)

When this control is moved up, the sound from bass instruments such as a bass guitar becomes deep and stable. When the super bass sound is boomy, move this control down.

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Bass range (band 2: 160Hz)

Usually, the listening room resonance frequency is in this range. To eliminate bass resonance, move this control down.

Mid bass range (band 3: 400Hz)

This range is the basis of music, whether the sound is rich or not, depends on this range. When the playback sound is not so good, moving this control up slightly makes the sound sonorous.

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Mid range (band 4: 1kHz)

When this control is moved up or down, the baritone or soprano voice is emphasized/de-emphasized. This range is related to the "presence" of music.

Mid-high range (band 5: 2.5kHz)

This range is related to stimulus and metallic sound. When this range is well compensated, vivid sound can be obtained.

High range (band 6: 6.3kHz)

This frequency range is related to hardness of the sound. When this control is moved up, strings or brass instruments, such as flutes or piccolos, are emphasized. When the control is moved down, the sound will be more soothing.

Super high range (band 7: 16kHz)

This frequency range is related to the width and details of the music. When this control is moved up, super high frequency instruments, such as triangles or cymbals, are emphasized, resulting in wide sound and echoes.

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Enjoying surround sound

With the V.F.S. (Virtual Front Surround) function it is possible to enjoy natural surround sound with rich ambience without installing surround speakers at the rear. The built-in CLEAR VOICE function even clearer playback of voices.

Please connect front surround speakers if you want to enjoy surround sound. 89

÷ When headphones are connected or when the D.EQ

RecMode is ON (Q), the surround setting is can-

celed and the output is fixed to two channels (stereo).

Front Surround speaker

V.F.S. modes

Movie

The 5.1 channel signal of the DVD is converted to V.F.S. as it is. The original ambience of the DVD is played back in its most natural form.

Music

DVDs and also CDs can be enjoyed with live ambience. Select this mode to play music discs.

WIDE :

The V.F.S. spreading is adjusted.

CLEAR VOICE modes

Movie

Voices can be heard clearer when movies are played.

Music

This has the effect of making vocals more distinct at the time of music playback.

CENTER

Only the CLEAR VOICE effect is adjusted.

Front Surround speaker

V.F.S. setting

1 Press the SOUND SELECTOR key, turn the

INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to select “SURROUND”. Then press the SET key.

2 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL

knob to select "V.F.S.". Then press the SET key.

When 2 channels (stereo) has been selected, switching is done automatically to 4 channels.

When using the remote control, press the V.F.S. key instead of the operations 1 and 2.

÷ V.F.S. setting is not possible when the D.EQ

RecMode is set to ON.

3 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob

[MULTI CONTROL % / ﬁ key] to select "Movie" or "Music". Then press the SET key.

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4 Adjust the level of WIDE with the INPUT

SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob [press the MULTI CONTROL % / ﬁ key on the remote]. Then press the ENTER key to confirm.

REMOTE

Preparations

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Application section

Knowledge section

÷ The selected sound mode is held. However, a surround

mode set during DVD play may not be held.

÷ The level can be adjusted at the range of 1 - 10. ÷ Press the SOUND SELECTOR key to end the op-

eration or to cancel it.

Basic use method

CLEAR VOICE setting

1 Press the SOUND SELECTOR key, turn the

INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to select “SURROUND”. Then press the SET key.

2 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL

knob to select "CLEAR VOICE". Then press the SET key.

Preparations

When 2 channels (stereo) has been selected, switching is done automatically to 4 channels.

When using the remote control, press the CLEAR VOICE key instead of the operations 1 and 2.

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÷ CLEAR VOICE setting is not possible when the

D.EQ RecMode is set to ON.

3 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL

knob [MULTI CONTROL % / ﬁ key] to select "Movie", "Music" or "CENTER". Then press the SET key.

MAIN UNIT REMOTE

Application section

4 Adjust the level of CENTER with the INPUT

SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob [press the MULTI CONTROL % / ﬁ key on the remote].

Knowledge section

÷ The level can be adjusted at the range of 1 - 10. ÷ Press the SOUND SELECTOR key to end the op-

eration or to cancel it.

For return to 2 channels (stereo) (LISTEN MODE setting)

1 Press the SOUND SELECTOR key, turn the

INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to select “SURROUND”. Then press the SET key.

2 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL

knob to select "LISTEN MODE". Then press the SET key.

When using the remote control, press the LISTEN MODE key instead of the operations 1 and 2.

3 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL

knob to select "Stereo (EQ)". Then press the SET key.

Only Stereo (EQ) is displayed when FRONT SYSTEM is selected with the speaker settings (l).

Expansion to a 5.1 channel system is possible by connection to the 3.1 channel speaker system to be sold in the future. When 5.1 CH SYSTEM is selected with the speaker settings, the LISTEN MODE is switched as shown below depending on the input source.

Stereo (EQ) Stereo PL II Movie PL II Music PL II Game Pro Logic Dolby D

DTS For details, please refer to the operation instructions for your equipment.

Playback of DVD/CD

When a disc is placed into the DVD/CD player in advance, the unit will be switched on automatically by pressing the DVD/CD 6 key on the remote control, and playback will start.

To play back a desired track

To start playback/ To pause playback

To skip tracks

To stop playback

Fast forward and backward

1. Load a disc

standby / timer

D.AUDIOPHONES D.AUDIO

OUT IN

DVD TUNER CONTROL PRE-AMPLIFIER

To stop playback

SOUND

INPUT SEL.

SELECTOR

/ MULTI CONTROL

MODE

SET

VOLUME

MUTE

To skip tracks Fast forward and backward

Preparations

Basic section

MAIN UNIT

REMOTE

1 Press the 0 key on the main unit to

open the DVD/CD tray.

The label side facing up.

2 Place a disc. 3 Press the 0 key on the main unit to

DVD TUNER CONTROL PRE-AMPLIFIER

close the DVD/CD tray.

÷ Do not touch the played side of disc. ÷ Be sure to place a disc on the tray hori-

zontally. Placing it with an inclination will result in malfunction.

÷ Press the 0 key again to remove the disc.

Start playback

Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob [press the DVD/ CD 6 key on the remote] to select "DVD/CD".

÷ After a few seconds, playback starts from track (chapter) No.1.

÷ A title is displayed for Discs with CD-TEXT.

Example of CD playback

Track No. being played.

Elapsed time of track being played.

standby / timer

PHONES

D.AUDIO

S U RRO

OUND

SELECTOR

Clear voice

INPUT SEL.

/ MULTI CONTROL

LFE

o ne

MODE

A .R. EQ

VOLUME

Room EQ M



SET

Tuning Mode

MUTE

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Playback of DVD/CD

Switching to pause or still (stationary picture)

During playback, press the 6 key [DVD/CD 6 key on the remote].

MAIN UNIT

REMOTE

÷ "Pause" or "Still" is displayed on the TV. ÷ When the DVD setting "IPB display" is ON, "Still (I)", "Still

(P)", or "Still (B)" is displayed on the TV when still is used during DVD playback. (f)

÷ Press the 6 key [DVD/CD 6 key on the remote] to

resume normal playback

To stop playback

Press the 7 (STOP) key.

MAIN UNIT

Preparations

REMOTE

Resume function

When the 7 key is pressed once, the playback position is memorized and pause (resume) is reached. When the 7 key is pressed again, the stored contents are cleared and stop condition is reached. When the 6 key [DVD/ CD 6 key] is pressed in resume status, playback starts again from the position where playback was stopped.

In case of a DVD Video/Video CD

Playback starts from the memorized position.

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In case of an MP3/WMA file

Playback starts from the beginning of the file which was played back.

Slow playback, slow backward playback

1 Press the 6 key [DVD/CD 6 key on the

remote] (Still).

2 Press and hold the 4 /1, ¡/¢ key

[press the 1, ¡ key on the remote].

MAIN UNIT

Application section

Press and hold

Reverse slow playback

Slow playback

REMOTE

Reverse slow playback

Slow playback

CD playback

÷ Press the 7 key once.

Playing DVD, Video CDs, MP3/WMA, or JPEG files

÷ Press the 7 key twice.

In case of a JPEG file

Playback starts from the displayed image.

The resume function does not operate in the following cases.

÷ During random playback or repeat random playback ÷ During P.B.C. playback of a Video CD ‰ ÷ During menu playback of a DVD Video U ÷ When the input source has been switched.

÷ Each time the key on the main unit or on the remote con-

trol is pressed again, the speed is changed in 5 steps.

÷ No sound is put out at the time of slow playback or slow

backward playback.

÷ Slow backward playback of a video CD is not possible. ÷ When the ON SCREEN key is pressed during on-screen

display (I), the on-screen display disappears and the speed display is shown.

÷ Press the 6 key [DVD/CD 6 key on the remote] to

resume normal playback.

Fast forward and backward

During playback, press and hold the 4/1, ¡/ ¢ key [press the 1, ¡ key on the remote].

Knowledge section

MAIN UNIT

Fast forwardBackward

REMOTE

Fast forwardBackward

÷ Each time the key on the main unit or on the remote con-

trol is pressed again, the speed is changed in 5 steps.

÷ The picture may be disturbed during fast forward and fast

backward.

÷ When the ON SCREEN key is pressed during on-screen

display (I), the on-screen display disappears and the speed display is shown.

÷ Press the 6 key [DVD/CD 6 key on the remote] to

resume normal playback.

Playback of DVD/CD

To skip playback

Press the 4/1, ¡/¢ key [4, ¢ key on the remote].

MAIN UNIT REMOTE

To skip backward

To skip forward

To skip backward

To skip forward

To play back from desired title, chapter or track

Remote control unit only

Press the numeric keys.

÷ The track (chapter) in the direction of the key pressed is

skipped, and the selected track will be played from the beginning.

÷ When operated during stop, playback of the track/file se-

lected by skip starts. At the time of P.B.C. ON (‰), operation during stop is not possible.

÷ When the 4 /1 key [4key] is pressed once during

playback, return is made to the start of the track, chapter, or file being played back.

Press the numeric keys as shown below.

To select No. 23 : +10, +10, 3 To select No. 30 : +10, +10, +10, 0 To select No. 311 (MP3/WMA, JPEG) :

+100, +100, +100, +10, 1

At the time of DVD Video

÷ With operation during stop, the title is selected. Play-

back of the selected title starts.

÷ With operation during playback, the chapter is se-

lected. Playback of the selected chapter starts.

At the time of CD or VCD (P.B.C. off mode‰)

÷ Playback of the selected track starts.

At the time of MP3/WMA, JPEG file

÷ Playback of the selected file starts.

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Selection and playback of MP3/WMA or JPEG folders or files (folder search/file search)

Remote control unit only

1 Press the FOLDER/FILE SEARCH key.

2 Press the MULTI CONTROL % / ﬁ key to select

a folder or file. Then press the ENTER key.

÷ Press the MULTI CONTROL@ key to return to the next

higher level.

÷ Press the MULTI CONTROL # key to return to the

next lower level.

Example of display

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Knowledge section

Playback of DVD/CD

Viewing JPEG images

JPEG images recorded on CD-R/CD-RW discs can be viewed. When the images are mixed with MP3/ WMA data, the music can be heard while displaying the JPEG images.

÷ When the 6 key [DVD/CD 6 on the remote] is pressed, the JPEG images are displayed in sequence from the first

one at the specified slide interval (initial value: 10 sec).

÷ JPEG images not fitting into the screen are displayed reduced. The aspect ratio is not changed. ÷ JPEG images can be rotated in steps of 90˚.

<Operation with mixed JPEG data and MP3/WMA data> When the file following the JPEG data contains MP3/WMA data:

The MP3/WMA data are played back while the JPEG image is displayed.

When the file following MP3/WMA data contains JPEG data:

The next JPEG image is displayed when the playback of the MP3/WMA data ends. Skipping to the next JPEG image during music playback is not possible.

Preparations

Playback with selection from the JPEG list

Remote control unit only

1 Load a disc with recorded JPEG images.

2 Press the JPEG LIST key.

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3 Use the cursor (%/ﬁ/@/#) keys to select the

image to be viewed.

4 Press the ENTER key.

JPEG list display example

Keys not effective on that screen cannot be selected.

Application section

Operation guide area

Corresponds to the keys of the re-

mote control.

Knowledge section

Present page

Icons

When MP3/WMA files are mixed in, they are displayed respectively.

Total pages

÷ Sequential display is made starting with the

selected image.

Icon area

Used to switch between JPEG list display and directory display.

Used to switch the icon display.

To the previous page.

To the next page.

JPEG list display is ended.

Playback of DVD/CD

Playback with selection from the directory

Remote control unit only

1 Load a disc with recorded JPEG images.

2 Press the FOLDER/FILE SEARCH key.

Directory display example

Keys not effective on that screen cannot be selected.

Operation guide area

Corresponds to the keys of the re-

mote control.

3 Use the cursor (%/ﬁ/@/#) keys to select the

image to be viewed.

4 Press the ENTER key.

÷ Sequential display is made starting with the selected im-

age.

Icon area

Used to switch between JPEG list display and directory display.

To the previous page.

To the next page.

The cursor returns to the file presently being played back.

Preparations

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Application section

Present page

Total pages

Rotating a JPEG image

Remote control unit only

Press the MULTI CONTROL @/# key during display of the JPEG image.

90˚ left 90˚ right

÷ Operation is not possible during JPEG list display, during

directory display, and during on-screen display. I

÷ In case of a disc with mixed MP3/WMA and JPEG data,

actually MP3/WMA data may be played during display of a JPEG image. In such a case, the JPEG image cannot be rotated.

Directory display is ended.

Setting the slide time

Remote control unit only

Press the 1/¡ key during display of the JPEG image.

Guide value for the slide time (unit: sec)

0.2 51

0.5 2

÷ The initial value is 10 sec. ÷ For discs with mixed MP3/WMA data, the set slide time

is cleared and return to the initial value is made when the next playback data are MP3/WMA data.

5 0.21

2 0.5

Knowledge section

Playback of DVD/CD

Changing the display contents of the display

The display contents of the display on the main unit are switched each time this is pressed.

Remote control unit only

During playback, press the DISPLAY key.

CD DVD or Video CD MP3/WMA or JPEG disc

During playback

Track title

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2Track number 3Clock display

During stop play mode

Disc title

1 DVD:

Title, Chapter

Video CD:

Track number

2 Clock display

2Track number 3Clock display

*1 In case of a disc compatible with CD-TEXT

The CD-TEXT function

When this unit plays a disc compatible with CD-

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TEXT, the disc title and the song titles recorded on the disc are displayed automatically when they are alphabet letters and numerals.

÷ For some discs compatible with CD-TEXT, display

may not be possible. "TEXT FULL" is displayed when the number of characters recorded on the disc exceeds approximately 1500 characters.

MP3/WMA>

1File Name 2Folder Name

3TAG Title Name 4TAG Artist Name 5TAG Album Name

6File number 7Clock display

*2 <MP3/WMA tag information>

÷ For 3, 4, 5, "• • • •" is displayed during stop. ÷ Only alphanumeric characters are displayed. ÷ This unit is compatible with tag information version

1.X.

<JPEG>

1File Name 2Folder Name 3File number 4Clock display

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Changing the time display of the display

Application section

Remote control unit only

During playback, press the TIME DISP. key.

Knowledge section

÷ Only 1 is displayed in case of MP3/WMA or JPEG files. ÷ Only 1 and 2 are displayed during program playback

(W) and random playback (R) .

÷ The time is not displayed when P.B.C. is set to ON for a

Video CD (‰) .

÷ For some DVD Video discs, the display may not be cor-

rect.

Switching is done each time this is pressed.

1 Elapsed time for the track, title, or chapter

2 Remaining time for track or chapter ("-" is displayed)

3 Elapsed time for disc or title ("TTL" lights)

TTL

4 Remaining time for the disc or title ("-" and "TTL")

is displayed.

TTL

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Receiving broadcast station

When the TUNER /BAND key is pressed, the unit will automatically be switched on and reception status will be reached.

Presetting radio stations manually (Manual preset) (3) w

PTY r

Presetting radio stations manually (Manual preset) (2, 4) w

Select the tuner input.

Tuning in to a non-preset radio station (Auto tuning, Manual tuning) (3)

Tuning in to a non-preset radio station (Auto tuning, Manual tuning) (2) q

DVD TUNER CONTROL PRE-AMPLIFIER

standby / timer

D.AUDIOPHONES D.AUDIO

OUT IN

SOUND

INPUT SEL.

VOLUME

SELECTOR

/ MULTI CONTROL

MODE

SET

MUTE

Preparations

MAIN UNIT

REMOTE

1. Select the tuner input.

Each press of the 6 /BAND key [TUNER/BAND key on the remote] switches the bands as follows.

FMjAM

Preset a radio station in memory.

Collective presetting of stations (AUTO MEMORY) ‚

Follow the procedure in "Collective presetting of stations (AUTO MEMORY)" to preset automatically the tunable radio stations in your area.

÷ Once the stations are stored with AUTO MEMORY (Auto memory func-

tion) you are not required to repeat this procedure the next time you listen to radio. However when you shift to another location whereby the broadcast station frequencies are different, you will have to re-execute the presetting of stations.

Presetting radio stations manually (Manual preset) w

A station can also be tuned in even when it is not preset. For details, read "Tuning in to a non-preset radio station (Auto tuning, Manual tuning)".q

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Receiving broadcast station

MAIN UNIT

Tuning (Preset Call)

÷ If radio stations have already been stored with AUTO MEMORY (Auto

memory function) or manual presetting, select a station using the 4/1, ¡/¢ key [the 4 / ¢ key on the remote]. Each press of the key switches the preset stations in sequence.

REMOTE

The indicator TUNED lights up when a station is received. The indicator ST. lights up during stereo reception.

When the ¢ key is pressed : P1=P2=P3 ... P38=P39=P40=P1...

Preparations

When the 4 key is pressed : P40=P39=P38 ..... P3 =P2 =P1=P40.....

÷ When a key is held down, preset stations will be skipped at intervals of

about 0.5 seconds.

÷ To select a preset station from the remote, use the P.CALL 4 / ¢ key

or the Numeric keys on the remote control unit.

Collective presetting of stations (AUTO MEMORY)

1 Press the MODE key.

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2 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob

to select "AUTO MEMORY".

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3 Press the SET key.

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Up to 40 stations can be memorized.

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÷ For use of the RDS function, stations must be memo-

rized by AUTO MEMORY.

÷ RDS stations are given priority during auto presetting.

If there is memory left after presetting, this unit continues presetting regular FM and AM stations.

÷ A broadcast station that cannot be preset with AUTO

MEMORY should be set with Manual preset.

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Knowledge section

Receiving broadcast station

Tuning in to a non-preset radio station (Auto tuning, Manual tuning)

Select the tuning mode according to the radio wave receiving condition.

Auto tuning: When the receiving condition

is good.

Manual tuning: When the receiving condition

is poor. (Weak radio waves)

1 Select the tuner input.

2 Press the Tuning Mode key [AUTO/MONO

key on the remote] to select a tuning type of Auto or Manual.

MAIN UNIT REMOTE

3 Tune in to a station by pressing the 4/1

, ¡/¢ key [1 / ¡ key on the remote].

To decrease frequency

To increase frequency

To decrease frequency

To increase frequency

÷ In MANUAL mode, FM stations are received in mon-

aural.

Each press of the Tuning Mode key [AUTO/MONO key on the remote] changes the tuning types.

Auto tuning : "AUTO TUNE" is displayed.

The AUTO indicator lights up. (Stereo reception)

Manual tuning : "MANUAL TUNE" is displayed.

The AUTO indicator goes off. (Monaural reception)

÷ Normally, use the Auto tuning (stereo reception).

Auto tuning :

The next station can be received automatically every time the 4/1 / ¡/¢ key [ 1/¡ key] is pressed.

Manual tuning :

Press the 4/1 / ¡/¢ key [ 1/¡ key] repeatedly until the desired station is received. The desired station can also be received by holding the 4/ 1 / ¡/¢ key [ 1/¡ key] down until its frequency is displayed.

÷ For tuning from the main unit, perform the operation of

step 2, and perform tuning while the indication “AUTO TUNE” or “MANUAL TUNE” is shown.

Preparations

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Application section

Knowledge section

Receiving broadcast station

Presetting radio stations manually (Manual preset)

1 Perform the procedure in "Tuning in to a

non-preset radio station (Auto tuning, Manual tuning)" to receive the station to be preset. q

2 Press the ENTER key during reception.

(Proceed to step 3 while "- - " is blinking.)

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3 Select one of the preset numbers from 1 to 40

with the 4/1 , ¡/¢ key [4 / ¢ key or the numeric keys on the remote].

Preset numbers can directly be input with

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the Numeric keys on the remote control unit.

4 Press the ENTER key again.

Up to 40 stations can be memorized.

÷ To memorize an RDS station, wait for the station

name to appear on the display before performing step 2.

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TUNED ST. AUTO

÷ If several stations are preset under the same num-

ber, the previous memory is replaced with the latest memory contents.

÷ Sequence for pressing the Numeric keys on the re-

mote control unit

To input "12" ..... +10, 2

To input "20" ..... +10, +10, 0

÷ “COMPLETE” is displayed when input has been

completed.

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(Repeat steps 1, 2 , 3 and 4 to preset other stations.)

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Knowledge section

RDS (Radio Data System)

RDS is a system which transmits useful information (in the form of digital data) for FM broadcasts along with the broadcast signal. Tuners and receiv-

Before using RDS

For reception of RDS stations, the auto memory function must be used to preset the stations. ‚

ers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name.

This unit is equipped with the following functions utilizing RDS data :

PS (Program Service Name) Display :

When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name is automatically displayed.

PTY (Program Type) Search : r

The tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broadcasting a specified program type (genre).

Switching the displays

Press the DISPLAY key.

The RDS indicator lights up when an RDS broadcast (signal) is received.

÷ Some functions may not be provided or be given dif-

ferent names depending on countries or areas.

Each press of the DISPLAY key changes the display items;

PS (Program service name) \ "TUNER" \ Clock ÷ The RDS indicator lights up on the display, when a

preset RDS broadcast is selected.

TUNED ST. AUTO RDS

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30 10 5 3 1 0

MHz

Preparations

(-dB)

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Application section

Knowledge section

RDS (Radio Data System)

Searching for a desired program type

(PTY search)

By specifying the type of program (genre) you want to listen to, the tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broadcasting a program of the specified type.

Set the reception band to FM. Preset RDS stations with the AUTO MEMORY function.

Select the PTY search mode.

‚

Press the PTY key on the remote control unit.

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Select the desired program type.

Use program type table on the right for your convenience.

Select the desired program with the 4 / ¢ key.

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Select it while the PTY indicator is lit.

The desired program type can be selected with the 4 / ¢ key from 29 types. Press

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the key and release it when the desired type is displayed.

Knowledge section

TUNED ST. AUTO RDS PTY

When an RDS broadcast is received, the program type is shown on the display. If no PTY data is available, or if the station is not an RDS station, "None" is displayed.

Program type table

4, ¢ keys

DOWN

Program Type Name Display

Pop Music Rock Music Easy Listening Music Light Classical Serious Classical Other Music News Current Affairs Information Sport Education Drama Culture Science Varied Weather Finance Children's programs Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary

MHz

Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Weather Finance Children Social Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document

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RDS (Radio Data System)

Start the search.

Press the ENTER key on the remote control unit.

Display while searching for a Rock Music broadcast.

Blinks.Program type name display.

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PTY

÷ No sound is heard while the PTY indicator is blinking. ÷ If a program of the desired type cannot be found,

"No Program" blinks, then after several seconds the display returns to the original display.

÷ If a program of the desired type is found, that program

is received and the program type name display changes to the station name display.

÷ To cancel the search, press the PTY key again.

To change to a different program type :

Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3.

PS display when an RDS station is received.

PS name display.

Goes off.

TUNED ST. AUTO RDS

MHz

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Knowledge section

Listening to external input sources

Select an external input source.

Turn INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob [press the INPUT SELECTOR key on the remote].

MAIN UNIT REMOTE

Play the connected equipment.

Preparations

Adjust the volume.

MAIN UNIT REMOTE

Increase the volume

Decrease Decrease the volume

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Increase the volume

the volume

Adjusting the external input level (TAPE/VIDEO1, VIDEO2, TV, AUX)

This adjusts the input level for the external equipment (cassette deck etc.) connected to the external input terminal. Adjust the level for the external input sources to sound like an equivalent volume to CD.

Select below item;

"TAPE/VIDEO1" "VIDEO2" "TV" "AUX"

1 Press the MODE key, turning the INPUT

SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to select "INPUT LEVEL". Then press the SET key.

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2 Select input level. Then press the SET key.

Knowledge section

÷ Operation with the remote control also is possible.

In that case, press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ key on the remote control instead of turning the INPUT

SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob.

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÷ Adjustment is possible at the range of –2 to +14.

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Listening to the sound of a Kenwood digital audio player

When this unit is connected with a special cable to a Kenwood digital audio player compatible with digital audio link, the digital audio player can be operated from this unit or its remote control.

To stop playback

To skip files / Fast forward and backward

Special cable

[A model compatible with digital audio link] : HD20GA7

(only for Europe)

Stereo mini plug cable (commercially available)

To stop playback

To start playback / To pause playback

standby / timer

D.AUDIOPHONES D.AUDIO

OUT IN

DVD MD TUNER CONTROL PRE-AMPLIFIER

To start playback / To pause playback

SOUND

INPUT SEL.

VOLUME

SELECTOR

/ MULTI CONTROL

MODE

SET

To skip files / Fast forward and backward

1. Connecting a digital audio player

[Connecting a model compatible with digital audio link]

Use the special cable to connect the D.AUDIO IN terminal of this unit with the headphone terminal of the Kenwood digital audio player.

[Connecting to any other digital audio player]

Use a commercial cord with stereo mini plugs to connect the D.AUDIO IN terminal of this unit and the headphone terminal of the digital audio player.

When connecting a digital audio player, first switch off the power for the digital audio player and for this unit before making the connection. Then switch on both units.

÷ The D.AUDIO IN terminal is only for connection of digital audio players. Con-

nect only compatible portable equipment.

Preparations

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Application section

MAIN UNIT

REMOTE

Set the input to D.AUDIO

Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to select “D.AUDIO”. [press the INPUT SELECTOR key on the remote].

[Connecting a model compatible with digital audio link]

÷ When the D.AUDIO 6 key on the remote control is pressed, switching to

digital audio is done and playback starts.

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Listening to the sound of a Kenwood digital audio player

[Connecting a model compatible with digital audio link]

The following operations can be performed from the main unit.

[Connecting to any other digital audio player]

Perform digital audio player playback, volume adjustment, and other operations.

To start playback / To pause playback

During playback, press the 6 key [D.AUDIO 6 key on the remote].

MAIN UNIT

÷ Each press of the key pause and plays alternately.

REMOTE

Fast forward and backward

During playback, press and hold the 4/1, ¡/ ¢ key [press and hold the 4, ¢ key on the

remote].

MAIN UNIT

REMOTE

To stop playback

Preparations

Press the 7 (STOP) key.

MAIN UNIT

REMOTE

Adjusting the external input level

This adjusts the input level for the digital audio connected to the D.AUDIO IN terminal . Adjust the level

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for the external input sources to sound like an equivalent volume to CD.

1 Press the MODE key and select "INPUT

LEVEL" by turning the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob. Then press the SET key.

Application section

2 Select input level. Then press the SET key.

÷ Operation with the remote control also is possible.

In that case, press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ key on the remote control instead of turning the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob.

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÷ Adjustment is possible at the range of –7 to +7.

Fast forwardBackward

÷ Press and hold one of the keys during playback. Nor-

mal playback resumes at the point where the key is released.

Fast forwardBackward

To skip tracks

Press the 4/1, ¡/¢ key [press the 4, ¢ key on the remote].

To skip backward

÷ The file in the direction of the key pressed is skipped,

and the selected track will be played from the beginning.

÷ When the 4 key is pressed once during playback,

the file being played will be played from the beginning.

To skip forward

To skip backward

To skip forward

Selection and playback of MP3/WMA or JPEG folders or files (folder search/file search)

Remote control unit only

1 Press the FOLDER/FILE SEARCH key.

Blinks

2 Press the MULTI CONTROL % / ﬁ key to select

a folder or file. Then press the ENTER key.

ﬁ

÷ Even when the sound mode has been set for a digital audio player, the setting becomes Off while the player is con-

nected to this unit.

÷ The volume key of the digital audio player cannot be used for volume adjustment. ÷ When the use of the digital audio player is to be ended, switch off the power for both units, and then pull the connection

cord from the terminal of this unit.

Recording to a digital audio player

When a digital audio player with direct encoding function is connected, the sound played back by this unit can be recorded by the digital audio player.

Select an input source

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D.AUDIOPHONES D.AUDIO

OUT IN

DVD MD TUNER CONTROL PRE-AMPLIFIER

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VOLUME

SELECTOR

/ MULTI CONTROL

MODE

SET

1. Connecting a digital audio player

Use a commercial cord with stereo mini plugs to connect the D.AUDIO OUT terminal of this unit and the recording input terminal of the digital audio player.

When connecting a digital audio player, first switch off the power for the digital audio player and for this unit before making the connection. Then switch on both units.

Select an input source

TUNER DVD/CD TAPE/VIDEO1, VIDEO2, TV or AUX

÷ Select an input source other than D.AUDIO.

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Preparing the recording source

TUNER : Tune in to the station. DVD/CD: Pause playback at the start of the track or chapter to be

recorded.

TAPE/VIDEO1, VIDEO2, TV, AUX (external input) : Make the prepa-

rations for reception or playback.

÷ Adjust the recording level if the recorded sound is distorted or too low.Q

The following settings are guide values.

DVD/CD, TUNER : REC LEVEL 0 Other external input sources : The value set by external input

level adjustment. i

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Recording to a digital audio player

1 Press the MODE key, turn

the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob to select “D.AUDIO OUT”. Then press the SET key.

÷ The Rec Out indicator (LED)

lights up.

2 Confirm "REC OUT ON" and

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set by pressing the SET key.

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4. D.AUDIO setting

Switch the output of the D.AUDIO (PHONES) terminal of this unit from headphones output to digital audio recording output.

÷ Operation at the time of "REC OUT ON" causes return to "HEADPHONE".

÷ Please note that the volume may become high when switch-

ing "D.AUDIO OUT" while using headphones.

÷ Please pay attention to the volume setting as sound will

come from the speakers when switching to "REC OUT ON".

Preparing for recording

÷ Perform options setting for external recording.Q

÷ Please refer to the instruction manual of the digital audio player for the

recording settings for the digital audio player.

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After use, switch off the power for both units, and then disconnect the digital audio player con-

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necting cord from the terminal of this unit.

Start recording

1 Start recording with the digital audio player.

÷ For details, refer to the instruction manual of the digital audio player.

2 Start playback of the source (audio source) with this unit.

÷ When recording has been completed, perform the operation of step

to return to "HEADPHONE".

÷ Return to "HEADPHONE" is made when the power is switched off. ÷ When CD repeat and/or program settings are made, the set contents

can be recorded.

Option settings for external recording

Setting D.EQ RecMode (digital equalizer recording mode)

1 Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./

MULTI CONTROL knob to select “D.EQ RecMode”. Then press the SET key.

2 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL

knob to select “D.EQ ON” or "D.EQ OFF". Then press the SET key.

Setting the recording level

1 Set the recording pause condition.

2 Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./

MULTI CONTROL knob to select “REC LEVEL”. Then press the SET key.

"DIGITAL EQ REC": The sound is recorded with the MANUAL EQ settings. ª

Switching as shown below is done each time the knob is turned.

"D.EQ ON" :

"D.EQ OFF" : The digital equalizer effect is not re-

÷ The settings for D-Bass, TONE, and ROOM

EQ do not influence the recording.

In order to prevent clipping of the digital signal, recording is done with a slightly lower volume. It is possible to adjust the recording level so that no clipping is done, while looking at the level meter. (Setting the record- ing level)

The level can be adjusted in the range from -8 to +6.

The actual recording level can be confirmed at the level meter.

The digital equalizer effect is reflected in the recorded sound.

flected in the recorded sound. (Initial setting)

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3 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL

knob to adjust the recording level. Then press the SET key.

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Various disc playback features

Listening to the desired sequence

(program playback)

Use the following procedure to program desired tracks in a desired order. (up to 32 tracks)

Select the DVD/CD input.

Select PGM mode.

Press the P.MODE key on the remote control unit.

Press the key in the stop mode.

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Select track numbers in the order you want to play them.

PGM

The indicator lights up.

1 Select the track number with the Numeric

keys on the remote control unit.

PGM

Press the Numeric keys as shown below;

To select track No. 23: +10, +10, 3

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2 Press the SET key to confirm the selection.

To select track No. 30: +10, +10, +10, 0

÷ Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. When "PGM

FULL" is displayed, no more tracks can be

programmed.

÷ If you made a mistake, press the CLEAR key and enter

the track No. again.

÷ When a track No. is entered, the track will be added to

the end of the existing program.

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(-dB)

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(To select more than one track, repeat steps 1 and 2 for each track.)

Start playback.

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÷ Tracks will be played in the order they were

programmed (following the program numbers).

÷ When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the

track being played will be played from the beginning. To skip further to a track proceeding the current track, press the 4 key twice repeatedly.

÷ When the ¢ key is pressed during playback, play will

skip to the next track in the program.

Various disc playback features

To add a track to an existing program

1Select the track number to be added with

the Numeric keys on the remote control unit.

Press the key in the stop mode.

2 Press the SET key.

Press the Numeric keys as shown below;

To select track No. 23: +10, +10, 3 To select track No. 30: +10, +10, +10, 0

÷ Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. When "PGM

FULL" is displayed, no more tracks can be

programmed.

÷ If you made a mistake, press the CLEAR key and enter

the track No. again.

÷ When a track No. is entered, the track will be added to

the end of the existing program.

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To clear a programmed track

P-01 has been deleted

Press the CLEAR key on the remote control unit.

Press the key in the stop mode.

PGM

÷ Each time the key is pressed, the last track in the

program is cleared.

To get out of the PGM mode

Press the P.MODE key on the remote control unit to turn off the PGM indicator.

Press the key in the stop mode.

Goes off

The program mode is canceled when the unit is turned off or the disc is ejected. The programmed information is cleared entirely at this time.

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Various disc playback features

Playing tracks in a random order

(random playback)

As tracks (files) each time are selected randomly, music can be enjoyed without getting tired of it.

÷ When P.B.C. is ON for a Video CD, set it to OFF. ‰ ÷ Random playback is not possible at the time of program playback mode. Please perform operation after

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÷ Use the remote control for operation.

Select the DVD/CD input.

1 Confirm that the PGM indicator is not lit.

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2 Press the RANDOM key.

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To select another track in the middle of playing one

Press the ¢ key.

÷ Press the P.MODE key to go off the PGM indicator if it

is lit.

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Goes off

Each press of the RANDOM key switches the random mode;

1 Random Playback (The RDM indicator lights up.) 2 Normal Playback (The RDM indicator goes off.)

RDM

÷ The "RANDOM" indication lights and random playback

starts.

÷ Random playback is canceled when playback is stopped. ÷ Playback stops after each track has been played once. ÷ The random playback can also be repeated by pressing

the REPEAT key on the remote control unit.

÷ Pressing the 4 key returns the playback position to

the beginning of the track being played.

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To cancel random playback

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Press the RANDOM key on the remote control unit to go off the RDM indicator.

÷ The RDM indicator goes off and the playback in order of

the tracks starts from the track being played.

Various disc playback features

Repeated playback

Desired title, chapter, track or disc can be played back repeatedly.

÷ When P.B.C. is ON for a Video CD, set it to OFF. ‰ ÷ Repeat playback may not be possible for DVD or Video CD. ÷ Use the remote control for operation. ÷ Operation of repeat playback also is possible using the on-screen display. OŒ„

Select the DVD/CD input.

Press the REPEAT key during playback to select repeat mode.

Repeating MP3/WMA or JPEG files

Each time the key is pressed, the setting changes as shown below.

"REPEAT ONE" : repeat the file that is playing. "REPEAT

"REPEAT " : repeat the disc that is

Cancel (not lit)

":repeat the folder that is

playing.

Each time the key is pressed, the setting changes as shown below.

"REPEAT ONE" (1 track repeat):

REPEAT

ONE

÷ "REPEAT ONE" cannot be selected during program

playback or random playback of a CD or Video CD.

CD, and DVD Video, the title (track, chapter) being played will be repeated.

"REPEAT" (repeat all): The entire disc is repeated.

REPEAT

For a DVD video, the title being played will be repeated. In case of program playback, the entire program will be repeated.

Cancel (not lit): Repeat playback is canceled.

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For CD, Video

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When only one title or chapter is to be repeated, this can be done easily by selecting the track or the chapter in advance with the number keys or the 4, ¢ keys.

Random Repeat play

Press the REPEAT key during random playback.

÷ Random playback of all tracks (files) will be repeated. ÷ When the 7 (Stop) key is pressed to stop the playback,

random playback and repeat playback are canceled.

Random playback is not possible at the time of program playback mode. Please perform operation after program playback has been canceled. E

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Various disc playback features

Repeated playback of any interval

(A-B Repeat play)

The A-B repeat function lets you mark a segment to repeat between the beginning “A” and the end “B” of the segment you want to replay.

÷ A-B Repeat play may not be possible for DVD Video or Video CD. ÷ A-B repeat playback is not possible during program playback mode and during random playback. Please

perform operation after program playback or random playback has been canceled. ER

÷ Use the remote control for operation. ÷ Operation of repeat playback also is possible using the on-screen display. OŒ

Select the DVD/CD input.

1 Confirm that the PGM indicator is not lit.

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2 Press the DVD/CD 6 key to playback.

3 Press the A3B key on the remote when you

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want to choose a scene (sound) as the beginning point.

÷ Press the P.MODE key to go off the PGM indicator if it

is lit.

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Goes off

“A” display appears

REPEAT

30 10 5 3 1 0

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4 Press the A3 B key again to choose a scene

(sound) as the end point.

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To stop repeat playback

Press the A3B key again.

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“A-B” display appears and the repeat sequence begins.

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A B

30 10 5 3 1 0

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Various disc playback features

Menu playback of a DVD

Call the top menu screen or the menu screen of the DVD video and select the item to be played back at the menu screen. ÷ When the DVD video is playing and the menu screen already is displayed, perform the operation from

step 2.

÷ Use the remote control for operation. ÷ For some discs, menu playback is not possible.

Select the DVD/CD input.

1 Press the TOP MENU key or the MENU key

and call the menu screen.

÷ When the top menu has been displayed during

playback and the TOP MENU key is pressed again, return is made to the scene where the key was pressed first and playback starts from there. (Depending on the disc, this operation may not take place.)

2 Use the cursor keys (@/#/%/ﬁ) to select the

scene to be played back.

÷ The scene also can be selected with the number keys.

In case of selection with the number keys, playback starts from the selected scene. Step 3 is not required.

÷ Depending on the disc, a different operation may be

specified.

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3 Press the ENTER key.

÷ Playback starts from the selected scene. ÷ When the menu has a hierarchical structure, switching

to the next lower level of the menu is done. Perform the operations of the steps 2 and 3.

Other DVD playback functions

Select audio language

If the disc was created with different language tracks, you can use the AUDIO key on the remote to temporarily change the DVD player’s audio setting.

Each time the key is pressed, the mode switches. Each time the key is pressed, the mode switches.

Select subtitle language

you can change the subtitle language while you’re watching a disc (but only if disc was created with subtitles).

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Various disc playback features

Operation using the on-screen display

The on-screen display can be displayed on the TV screen and various operations can be performed or time displays can be seen.

÷ The on-screen display is not displayed when the menu screen is displayed for a DVD Video. U ÷ Use the remote control for operation.

Select the DVD/CD input.

Basic operation with on-screen display

1 Press the ON SCREEN key to display the on-

screen display.

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2 Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ keys to se-

lect the on-screen display for operation.

3 Press the MULTI CONTROL @/# keys to se-

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lect an icon and press the ENTER key.

Title Chapter

MAIN

Folder

TOTAL

2:1

52:13

Play Set

÷ The on-screen display has "MAIN", "SOUND", and

"VISUAL".

SOUND

Folder

ENG 3

Digital

2.1ch

2:1

Off Off

÷ A submenu is displayed. ÷ Icons which cannot be operated are skipped.

Off

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EXIT

4 Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ keys to se-

lect the contents and press the ENTER key.

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Ending on-screen display

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Select the EXIT icon and press the ENTER key or press the ON SCREEN key.

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EXIT

SOUND

Folder

ENG 3

1 ENG 3

Digital

2.1ch

Digital

2.1ch

2:1

Off Off

2:1

Off

Off V. F.S.Movie V. F.S.Music

C.V.Movie C.V.Music

Off

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Operation of the on-screen display for DVD Video

“MAIN” On-screen display

MAIN

1Title icon

The title number is displayed.

Selecting the title number

Select the title icon and select the title number from the submenu.

2Chapter icon

The chapter number is displayed.

Selecting the chapter number

Select the chapter icon and select the chapter number from the submenu.

3Ti me display icon

The time display is displayed.

Changing the time display

Select the time display icon and select the time to be displayed from the submenu. The time display on the display part of the main unit also changes.

Time Search --:--:-- : Select this for time search

(within the same title).

Single Time : The elapsed time is dis-

played for the chapter being played back.

Single Remain Time : The remaining time is dis-

played for the chapter being played back.

Total Time : The elapsed time is dis-

played for the title being played back.

Total Remain Time : The remaining time is dis-

played for the title being played back.

Performing time search

1 Select the time display icon during playback. 2 Select "Time Search --:--:--" from the submenu. 3 Use the number keys to enter the time for the title

being played back and press the ENTER key. Example: 12 min 34 sec --- Press 1, 2, 3, 4.

÷ Playback starts from the scene of the entered time.

Title Chapter

Folder

TOTAL

Memory playback icon

This is used to register the point to be played back for memory playback which can be called easily.

2: 1

52:13

Play Set

Memory registration

1 Select "SET" of the memory play icon during play-

back of the chapter for memory registration.

2 Select the list number to be registered from the

submenu.

3 Press the ENTER key at the place where memory

playback should start.

÷ The memory playback start point information is

entered into the list of the selected number.

Memory playback

1 Select "PLAY" with the memory playback icon. 2 Select the number for memory playback from the

list of the submenu and press the ENTER key.

÷ Memory playback starts from the playback location

of the selected list.

Repeat icon

The repeat playback mode is displayed.

Changing the repeat playback mode

Select the repeat icon and select the repeat playback mode from the submenu.

Off : Repeat playback is canceled. Chapter : The chapter being played will be repeated. Title : The title being played will be repeated. A B : Repeated playback of any interval.

EXIT icon

Select this to make the onscreen display disappear.

Off

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Various disc playback features

“SOUND” On-screen display

SOUND

Folder

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1 ENG 3

Digital

2.1ch

789

Off Off

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7 Sound icon

The stream number, the sound signal, the audio language, and the number of channels are shown.

Switching the audio language

Select the sound icon and select the audio language from the submenu.

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8 V.F.S. icon

The V.F.S. mode is displayed.

Switching the V.F.S. mode

Select the V.F.S. icon and select the mode from the submenu (Off, V.F.S. Movie, V.F.S. Music, C.V. Movie, C.V. Music).

“VISUAL” On-screen display

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Folder

VISUAL

0 Subtitle icon

The subtitle is displayed.

Switching the subtitles

Select the subtitle icon and select the subtitle language from the submenu.

! Angle icon

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The angle number is displayed.

Switching the angle

Select the angle icon and select the angle from the submenu.

9 Cinema voice icon

Cinema voice mode ON/OFF is displayed. This is used when the words of a DVD Video recorded with Dolby digital multi-channel audio are difficult to understand.

Switching the cinema voice mode

Select the cinema voice icon and select "On" or "Off" from the submenu.

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0! @

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@ Picture quality adjustment icon

Used to adjust the picture quality. Select the picture quality adjustment icon and select the picture quality from the submenu. Refer to "Adjusting the picture quality" (´) for the adjustment method.

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Various disc playback features

Operation of the on-screen display for CD/VCD

“MAIN”

Track

On-screen display

1Track icon

The track number is displayed.

Selecting the track number

Select the track icon and select the track number from the submenu.

2Ti me display icon

The time display is displayed.

Changing the time display

Select the time display icon and select the time to be displayed from the submenu. The time display on the display part of the main unit also changes.

Time Search --:-- : Select this for time search

(within the same track).

Single Time : The elapsed time is dis-

played for the track being played back.

Single Remain Time : The remaining time is dis-

played for the track being played back.

Total Time : The elapsed time is dis-

played for the disc being played back.

Total Remain Time : The remaining time is dis-

played for the disc being played back.

Folder

MAIN

(CD/VCD with P.B.C. OFF)

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SINGLE

0:00

Play Set

Off

Time search (CD/Video CD with P.B.C. OFF)

The operation is the same as for performing "Tim e search" of "Operation of the on-screen display for DVD Video". (Step 3 enters the time in the track being

played back.) O

Memory playback icon (CD/Video CD with P.B.C. OFF)

This is used to register the point to be played back for memory playback which can be called easily.

Refer to 4 of "Operation of the on-screen display

for DVD Video" (O) for the operation for "Memory registration" and "Memory playback".

Repeat icon

The repeat playback mode is displayed.

Changing the repeat playback mode

Select the repeat icon and select the repeat playback mode from the submenu.

Off : Repeat playback is canceled. Track : The track being played will be repeated. Disc : The disc being played will be repeated. A B : Repeated playback of any interval.

EXIT icon

Select this to make the onscreen display disappear.

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“SOUND” On-screen display

SOUND

Folder

6 Sound icon

The sound properties, the playback frequency, the bit rate, and the playback channels are displayed.

Switching the playback channel of a Video CD

Select the sound icon and select the playback channel from the submenu.

“VISUAL” On-screen display

VISUAL

Folder

8 Picture quality adjustment icon

Used to adjust the picture quality. Select the picture quality adjustment icon and select the picture quality from the submenu.

LPCM

44k16b

7 V. F.S. icon

The V.F.S. mode is displayed.

Switching the V.F.S. mode

Select the V.F.S. icon and select the mode from the submenu (Off, V.F.S. Movie, V.F.S. Music, C.V. Movie, C.V. Music).

Off

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Refer to "Adjusting the picture quality" (´) for the adjustment method.

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Folder

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MAIN

Folder File

SINGLE

0:00

Off

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Operation of the on-screen display for MP3/WMA, JPEG

“MAIN” On-screen display

1Folder icon

The folder number is displayed.

Selecting the folder number

Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ to select the folder number and press the ENTER key.

2File icon

The file number is displayed.

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Selecting the file

Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ to select the file number and press the ENTER key.

3Ti me display icon

The time display is displayed.

“SOUND” On-screen display

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Folder

SOUND

6 Sound icon

The data type (MP3 or WMA) is displayed. "---" is displayed in case of a JPEG file.

“VISUAL”

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On-screen display

Folder

VISUAL

Repeat icon

The repeat playback mode is displayed.

Changing the repeat playback mode

Select the repeat icon and select the repeat playback mode from the submenu.

Off : Repeat playback is canceled. File : The file being played will be repeated. Folder : The folder being played will be repeated. Disc : The disc being played will be repeated.

EXIT icon

Select this to make the onscreen display disappear.

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MP3

Off

7 V. F.S. icon

The V.F.S. mode is displayed.

Switching the V.F.S. mode

Select the V.F.S. icon and select the mode from the submenu (Off, V.F.S. Movie, V.F.S. Music, C.V.

Movie, C.V. Music).

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8 Tag display icon

Used for ON/OFF setting for the display function displaying the album name, the title, and the artist name on the TV screen.

Using the tag display function

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Select the tag display icon and select "On" from the submenu.

9 Picture quality adjustment icon

Various disc playback features

Adjusting the picture quality

This unit permits adjustment of the picture quality. ÷ When the TV has a function for adjustment of the picture quality, use the TV for adjustment of the pic-

ture quality.

÷ Perform the operation during playback of video software.

Adjust the picture quality

1 Select the picture quality adjustment icon of

the "VISUAL" on-screen display and press the ENTER key.

2 Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ key to se-

lect the picture quality and press the ENTER key.

"Normal" :

"Fine" : A clear picture quality with

"Soft" : A soft picture quality with lit-

"Cinema" : A picture quality close to the

"User Mode 1" : The User Mode menu is dis-

"User Mode 2" : The User Mode menu is dis-

"Noise Reduction" : The Noise Reduction menu is

"GAMMA" : The hue (brightness) of the

÷ Picture quality adjustment ends when "Normal",

"Fine", "Soft", or "Cinema" has been selected.

Playback with normal picture quality.

enhanced contours is obtained.

tle noise is obtained.

image of a movie screen is obtained.

played and detailed settings can be made. Please refer to "When "User

Mode 1" or "User Mode 2" has been selected".

played and detailed settings can be made. Please refer to "When "User

Mode 1" or "User Mode 2" has been selected".

displayed and detailed settings can be made. Please refer to "When Noise Reduction has been selected".

connected TV screen is adjusted. The "GAMMA" menu is displayed. Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ key to select a numerical value and press the ENTER key to adjust.

When "User Mode 1" or "User Mode 2" has been selected

1 Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ key to se-

lect the picture quality and press the ENTER key.

"Contrast" :

The contrast between light and dark parts of the image is adjusted in the range from -7 to +7.

"Color" : The color density is adjusted in the

"Sharpness" : The degree of emphasizing the image

range from -7 to +7.

contours is adjusted in the range from

-7 to +7.

"Brightness" : The image brightness is adjusted in the

range from 0 to +15.

2 Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ key to se-

lect a numerical value and press the ENTER key.

÷ Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the picture quality. ÷ Return to the "VISUAL" on-screen display is made

when the RETURN key is pressed.

When "Noise Reduction" has been selected

1 Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ key to se-

lect the setting item and press the ENTER key.

"Mosquito NR" :

"Block NR" : Block noise is reduced when "On"

"3D NR" : Image noise is reduced when "On"

"Dot NR" : Dot noise is reduced when "On" is

2 Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ key to se-

lect the setting item and press the ENTER key.

÷ Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the picture quality. ÷ Return to the "VISUAL" on-screen display is made

when the RETURN key is pressed.

÷ "3D NR" and "Dot NR" cannot be "On" at the same

time.

Mosquito noise is reduced. Select "On2", "On1", or "Off".

is selected.

selected.

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Various disc playback features

Hierarchical structure of VCD menus (P.B.C. function)

When an item is selected on the menu screen during playback of a P.B.C.-compatible VCD, another menu with more details items may be displayed. When a number of menus are connected in multiple layers in this way, it is said that the menus have a hierarchical structure. In this structure, the desired scene can be reached by repeating item selections on the menu screens.

Example for a hierarchical structure

PLAY

RETURN

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First level (menu)

Second level (submenu)

SELECT

NEXT NEXT

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Advancing

When an item is selected on the menu screen with the ENTER (Select) key or the numeric keys,

Returning

Each time the RETURN key is pressed, return is made to the next higher menu.

Third level (scenes)

advance is made to the next lower menu level. When the advance destination is the "scene" to be played, the contents will be played.

÷ When several menus (scenes) can be selected in

each level, screen switching is possible with the keys ¢ (NEXT) and 4 (PREV.).

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P.B.C. is switched ON or OFF.

1 Place a VCD disc with P. B. C. 2 Press the DVD/CD 6 to select the DVD/

CD input.

3 Press the 7 (stop) key. 4 Press the P.B.C. key.

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Each time the key is pressed, the mode switches.

P.B.C. On :

"P.B.C. On" is displayed for two seconds on the TV screen, and a Video CD with playback control is played back according to P.B.C.

P.B.C. Off: : "P.B.C. Off" is displayed for two seconds

on the TV screen, P.B.C. is switched off for a Video CD with playback control, and normal playback is made.

When P.B.C. is set to On.

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Timer operation

Sleep timer (SLEEP)

The unit is turned OFF automatically after the specified period has elapsed.

Timer playback (PROG. 1, PROG. 2)

Playback of the selected input source starts at the specified time.

AI timer playback (PROG. 1, PROG. 2)

When timer playback starts, the volume level increases gradually until the unit volume level is reached.

Sleep timer

Set the number of minutes after which the unit is to be turned OFF.

Press the SLEEP key repeatedly to set the time.

÷ The unit is turned OFF automatically after the set time

has elapsed.

÷ Each press increases the timer period by 10 minutes.

The sleep timer can be set up to 90 minutes.

10 = 20 = 30 ..... 70 = 80 = 90 =

Sleep timer indicator lights

÷ Press the SLEEP key while the sleep timer is activated

to check the remaining time.

Cancel = 10 = 20 .....

Duration for sleep timer

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To cancel

Turn the unit off, or press the SLEEP key until the sleep timer is cancelled.

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Timer operation

Setting the timer program

(PROG. TIMER)

In each of PROG. 1 and PROG. 2, the timer data including the operating period and played contents can be programmed and set to be activated or deactivated.

Adjust the clock before setting the timer Connect the related equipment under reference to "System connections"

Make preparations for timer.

Listening to DVD/CD

Set a disc. (Only normal playback is possible.)

Preparations

÷ Set the POWER switch of the M-AX7 to the ON position. ÷ The programs of "PROG.1" and "PROG.2" can be activated at the same time. ÷ For the simultaneous programs setting, keep the time intervals of 1 minute or more between timer programs, in order

to avoid time overlapping.

Set the timer setting program number.

Listening to radio

Radio stations should be preset beforehand. ‚

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Listening to external input sources

Set the timer for a component connected to external input jacks.

1 Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./

MULTI CONTROL knob to select "TIMER SET". Then press the SET key.

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2 Select "PROG.1 SET" or "PROG.2 SET".

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3 Press the SET key.

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Switching as shown below is done each time the knob is turned.

"PROG.1 SET" "PROG.2 SET"

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÷ The previously set contents are displayed. (If you do

not want to change them, simply press the SET key.)

÷ When a timer setting has already been made in the se-

lected timer, the setting will be overwritten by the new setting.

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Timer operation

Select the program timer ON/OFF.

1 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL

knob to select "PROG.1 ON" or "PROG.1 OFF".

2 Press the SET key.

Select an execution day of the programmed timer.

1 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL

knob to select the day of week. Then press the SET key.

2 When a day from "SUNDAY" to "SATURDAY"

has been selected, select a single execution ("ONE TIME") or execution every week ("EVERYWEEK").

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÷ If "OFF" is selected, the key function return to ordinary

mode.

Switching as shown below is done each time the knob is turned.

"EVERYDAY" "SUNDAY" "MONDAY" "TUESDAY" "WEDNESDAY" "THURSDAY" "FRIDAY" "SATURDAY" "MON-FRI" "TUE-SAT" "SAT-SUN"

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Set the ON time, and then the OFF time.

1 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL

knob to adjust the time.

The time is returned.

The time is advanced.

2 Press the SET key.

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÷ For each of the ON time and OFF time, enter the figure

of "hour" by performing steps 1 and 2, then enter the figure of "minute" in the same manner.

÷ If you make a mistake, press the MODE key and restart

from step 2.

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Timer operation

Set the desired Timer operation.

1 Select the mode.

(1) Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL

knob to select "PLAY" or "AI PLAY".

(2) Press the SET key.

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2 Adjust the volume level.

(1) Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL

knob to adjust the volume level.

(2) Press the SET key.

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3 Select input source.

(1)Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL

knob to select a source to be played.

(2) Press the SET key.

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Switching as shown below is done each time the knob is turned.

"PLAY"

(Timer play back)

"AI PLAY" (Timer play with gradually increasing

volume)

÷ When "PLAY" is selected, the timer playback will start

at the set volume level.

÷ When "AI PLAY" is selected, the timer playback will

start at volume 0 and increase to the set volume level.

Switching as shown below is done each time the knob is turned.

"TUNER" "DVD/CD" "TAPE/VIDEO1" "VIDEO2" "TV"

4 Select broadcast station (only when TUNER

is selected above). (1)Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL

knob to select the preset station No.

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(2)Press the SET key.

÷ When the timer setting is completed by pressing the

SET key, "COMPLETE" is displayed.

To modify the setting contents, restart the timer setting from the beginning.

Timer operation

Put the unit in standby mode.

Press the (POWER) key.

÷ When the unit enters the Standby mode, the

STANDBY/TIMER indicator lights in green.

÷ If there is a power failure or the AC power cord is un-

plugged after the timer reservation has been activated, the STANDBY/TIMER indicator blinks in green. In this case, the clock setting should be restarted from the beginning.

Deactivating and activating the timer program

Once the timer setting procedure has been performed, the timer program can be deactivated or activated easily.

When the unit is in on, press the TIMER key on the remote.

Each press of the TIMER key changes the items ;

1 Activate PROG.1 timer. 2 Activate PROG.2 timer. 1, 2 Activate both PROG.1 and PROG.2

timer.

Deactivate the timer. (Timer indicator is off.)

÷ The timer program contents remain even if the timer is

deactivated.

÷ After a power failure or the AC power cord has been

unplugged, the STANDBY/TIMER indicator blinks in green. In this case, set the present time, and then go through the timer setting procedure again.

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Setting DIMMER functions

Select DIMMER mode.

Press the DIMMER key on the remote control unit to select DIMMER mode.

Procedure on the main unit

1 Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./

MULTI CONTROL knob to select "DIMMER SET". Then press the SET key.

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2 Turn the INPUT SEL./MULTI CONTROL knob

to switch the brightness.

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3 Press the SET key.

Each time the key is pressed, the mode switches.

÷ The brightness of the display part of the main amplifier

M-AX7 also is switched.

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Switching as shown below is done each time the knob is turned.

“DIMMER OFF”: Normal brightness “DIMMER ON”: Brightness of the display is reduced.

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÷ Return to the original display is made after approx. 3 sec.

Switching the level meter

Select "LEVEL METER".

Press the MODE key, turn the INPUT SEL./ MULTI CONTROL knob to select "LEVEL METER". Then press the SET key.

Switch between ON and OFF.

1 Select ON or OFF.

2 Press the SET key.

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÷ The character information display and level meter start

to blink.

÷ The display is switched each time the knob is turned,

and "ON" or "OFF" flashes.

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AUTO POWER SAVE (A.P.S.) function

When the unit is ON and the unit is left for about 30 minutes with DVD/CD not operating, the unit is switched off (standby) automatically by this function. This is convenient when you forgot to switch off the unit. This function can be activated or deactivated by the following operation.

1 Select "A.P.S. SET".

2 Select "A.P.S. ON" or "A.P.S. OFF".

3 Press the SET key.

÷ When the TUNER or an external input is selected, A.P.S. function operates only when the volume is set to

zero or when MUTE is on.

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Changing DVD/CD settings

VISUAL

SET UP MENU

EXIT

Use the SETUP MENU to change the DVD/CD settings.

The SETUP MENU has the following three types.

SET UP MENU

MAIN

Rating

This sets viewing limitations for DVD video. (This functions only for

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DVD Video software compatible with parental control.)

TV Aspect ratio

Set for a wide screen (16:9) or a screen with a conventional size (4:3) according to the connected TV.

TV Mode

When the connected TV has a conventional size (4:3), set the display method for software recorded for a wide screen.

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OSD Position

Set the display position for OSD (On-Screen Display).

On-Screen Messages

On-screen messages are switched on or off.

IPB Display

IPB display is switched on or off.

SET UP MENU

EXIT

PCM Down Conversion

Down-sampling conversion On or Off is set for digital output at the time of 96 kHz high sampling rate.

DOLBY DIGITAL

The DOLBY DIGITAL output is set.

DTS

Set the DTS output.

MPEG

Set the MPEG output.

Audio During Search

The audio during search is switched On or Off.

Dynamic Range Control

The dynamic range control function is switched. (Only DOLBY DIGITAL)

SOUND

EXIT

Player Menu Language

Set the display language for menu screens etc. of this unit.

Disc Menu language

Set the display language for menu screens etc. of this disc.

Audio Language

Set the disc audio language.

Subtitle Language

Set the disc subtitle language.

Still Mode

Select this to suppress blurring of still pictures.

NTSC ➝ PAL

Set the video format from NTSC to PAL.

Explanation of technical terms

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OSD (On-Screen Display): OSD means the display of

menus, icons, etc. on the TV screen for interactive operation. ("Operation using the on-screen display"

On-Screen Message: This is the display shown on the

TV screen at the time of operations like playback, stop, search, etc.

IPB display (DVD): The DVD video method MPEG2 en-

codes one screen into digital signals with the three picture types shown on the right.

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I-picture (encoding inside the frame): This is the

reference picture and it composes a screen by itself. The picture quality is best, and this still image is suitable for adjusting the picture quality.

P-picture (expected coding in forward direction):

This is the image calculated from past images (I-picture and P-picture).

B-picture (expected encoding in both direction):

This is calculated from comparison of the preceding and the following image (I-picture and P-picture), and it has the least image information.

Changing DVD/CD settings

MAIN

SET UP MENU

EXIT

Basic operation at the SET UP MENU

The basic operation methods at the SET UP MENU are explained. Use the various screens ("MAIN", "SOUND", "VISUAL") of the SET UP MENU to make the required settings.

÷ Set the source to DVD/CD. ÷ Perform operation with the remote control in stopped condition. ÷ The resume function may be canceled when settings are changed.

1 Press the DVD SETUP key.

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2 Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ keys to select

the screen for the changes, Then press the ENTER key.

3 Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ keys to select

the item to be changed, Then press the ENTER key.

4 Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ keys to change

the contents, Then press the ENTER key.

÷ The setting mode can be canceled by pressing the

"SET UP MENU" screen or by pressing the MULTI

CONTROL # key.

Each time the key is pressed, the mode switches.

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÷ When the MULTI CONTROL @ key is pressed during

display of a submenu screen, return is made to the "SET UP MENU" screen.

÷ When the MULTI CONTROL # key is pressed during

display of a submenu screen, the "SET UP MENU" is ended.

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÷ When " " is selected on the screen and the ENTER

key is pressed, return is made to the submenu screen. (Return to the submenu screen is made by pressing the MULTI CONTROL @ key.)

Changing DVD/CD settings

“MAIN” setting

Make settings for matching the connected TV, for parental control, for the position of the on-screen display, on-screen messages, and IPB display. ÷ Refer to page 73 for the operation method.

Press the ENTER key

Setting item Setting contents

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“Rating”

(The screen for input of the password is displayed when the viewing level is changed. (g) Initial setting : “Level 8”

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“8 No Limit”: Select for playback of all DVD software like for adults, general, for chil-

dren, etc.

“7” to “1”: For DVD software with a listed restriction level (including scenes with

violence or for adults), playback is limited according to the restriction level.

"0 Lock All": Select to prohibit playback of all DVD software. Use this to prohibit play-

back of adult DVD software without listed viewing restrictions etc.

"Change Password ": Select this to change the password for parental control after a

password has been set. (Cannot be selected when no password has been set.)

"Temporary Unlocked": Select this for temporary cancellation of parental control

when the viewing restrictions are to be canceled temporarily after a password has been set. (Cannot be selected when no password has been set.)

“TV Aspect”

Initial setting : 4:3

“TV Mode”

Initial setting : Letterbox

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“OSD Position”

Initial setting : Normal

“On-Screen Message”

Initial setting : On

“IPB Display”

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Initial setting : Off

“4:3”: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. “16:9”: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

"Pan & scan": Wide-screen software with pan & scan specification is played back as a

pan & scan screen (a screen cropped on one side or on both sides). However, software without pan & scan specification is played back as letterbox.

"Letterbox": Wide-screen software without pan & scan specification is played back on a

letterbox screen (a screen with black bars at the top and the bottom).

"Normal": Display is made at the upper part of the TV screen. Normally this setting

should be selected.

"Cinema": Display is made somewhat lower on the TV screen. Select this when on-

screen display or on-screen messages are shown partly outside the TV screen.

“On”: Select this to display on-screen messages. “Off”: Select this to not display on-screen messages.

“On”: Select this for IPB display. “Off”: Select this for no IPB display.

Changing DVD/CD settings

Entering the password

÷ Setting of "Rating" is not possible at the time of program playback mode. Perform the operation for

"Rating" after canceling program playback (E).

When no password has been set:

1 Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ keys to

select the viewing level as "0" to "7". Then press the ENTER key.

2 Enter the password with the number keys.

Then press the ENTER key.

3 Please make a memo of the set password,

store it safely. Then press the ENTER key.

Changing the password:

÷ When a wrong number has been entered, press the

MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ keys to delete the entered number completely and then enter it again.

÷ The password has been set.

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1 Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ keys to

select the “Change Password”. Then press the ENTER key.

2 Enter the presently set password with the

number keys. Then press the ENTER key.

3 Enter the new password with four digits.

Then press the ENTER key.

4 Please make a memo of the set password,

store it safely. Then press the ENTER key.

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÷ When a wrong number has been entered, press the

MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ keys to delete the entered number completely and then enter it again.

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÷ The password has been changed.

Knowledge section

Changing DVD/CD settings

“SOUND” setting

Set the audio output method when related system equipment has been connected to the digital audio output terminal of this unit.

The setting for sound output during DVD or Video CD search and for the dynamic range control function also are made here. ÷ Refer to page 73 for the operation method.

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Setting item Setting contents

“PCM Down Conversion”

Initial setting : On

“On”: With digital output for the 96 kHz high sampling rate, output is made with down

conversion to 48 kHz/16 bit PCM. Select this when the connected AV amplifier is not compatible with 96 kHz digital input.

“Off”: No down conversion is done. Select this when the connected AV amplifier is

compatible with 96 kHz digital input. However, output with down conversion is done when the disc prohibits 96 kHz digital output.

Press the ENTER key

“Dolby Digital”

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Initial setting : Bitstream

“Bitstream”: Bitstream output is made. Select this for connection to a Dolby digital

decoder.

“PCM”: Output is made with conversion to 48 kHz (2 ch.) PCM. Select this for no

connection to a Dolby digital decoder.

“DTS” *1

Initial setting : Bitstream

“MPEG” *1

Initial setting : Bitstream

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“Audio During Search ”

Initial setting : On

“Dynamic Range Control”

(Only for DOLBY DIGITAL) Initial setting : Normal

*1 Set to "PCM" for connection to equipment other than a Dolby digital decoder, a DTS decoder, or an MPEG decoder.

Knowledge section

With setting to "Bitstream", noise irritating the ears will be caused and speaker damage is to be feared.

“Bitstream”: Bitstream output is made. Select this for connection to a DTS decoder. “PCM”: Output is made with conversion to 48 kHz (2 ch.) PCM. Select this for no

connection to a DTS decoder.

“Bitstream”: Bitstream output is made. Select this for connection to a MPEG decoder. “PCM”: Output is made with conversion to 48 kHz (2 ch.) PCM. Select this for no

connection to a MPEG decoder.

“On”: Sound is put out when the first stage of fast forward is used. “Off”: Select for no sound output during fast forward.

“Wide”: Playback is made with the audio level of the disc. “Normal”: The difference between maximum volume and minimum volume is reduced. “Midnight”: The difference between maximum volume and minimum volume is re-

duced still further. Select this for playback at night or with low volume.

Changing DVD/CD settings

“VISUAL” setting

Select this to change the display language for the "SET UP MENU" screen of this unit, the display language for the disc menu, the audio language, the subtitle language, etc. (When the selected language is not included on a DVD disc, the language specified by the disc will be used. In case of a disc with language setting at the disc menu, the language set at the menu screen of the disc will be used.)

Setting of still mode setting also is done. ÷ Refer to page 73 for the operation method.

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Setting item Setting contents

“Player Menu Language”

Initial setting : English

“English” “French” “Spanish” “German” “Italian” “Japanese” “Chinese” “Taiwanese”

Press the ENTER key

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“Disc Menu Language”

Initial setting : English

“Audio Language”

Initial setting : English

“English” “French” “Spanish” “German” “Italian” “Other ----”:

menu language code list". k

Select this for selection of the language with the code number of the "DVD

“Original”: Select this for playback with the preferential language set on the disc side. “English” “French” “Spanish” “German” “Italian” “Other ----”:

menu language code list". k

Select this for selection of the language with the code number of the "DVD

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Knowledge section

Changing DVD/CD settings

Setting item Setting contents

“Subtitle Language”

Initial setting : Auto

“Auto”: Select this for automatic setting of the subtitle language corresponding to the

"audio language" setting.

“English” “French” “Spanish” “German” “Italian” “Other ----”:

menu language code list".

Select this for selection of the language with the code number of the "DVD

“Still Mode”

Initial setting : Auto

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“Auto”: Select this for automatic switching of frame still pictures and field still pictures.

Normally this setting should be used.

"Frame": Use this setting to improve the picture quality for still pictures. Two consecu-

tive fields (still images) are shown alternately. The image may be blurred.

"Field": Select this to prevent blurred still pictures. (The picture information becomes

one half of a frame. The picture quality becomes coarser.)

“NTSC → PAL”

Initial setting : On

“On”: Select to enable conversion from NTSC to PAL. “Off”: Select to disable conversion from NTSC to PAL.

DVD menu language code list

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Language Code

Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985

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Bengali; Bangla 6678 Bhutani 6890 Bihari 6672 Breton 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 Byelorussian 6669 Cambodian 7577 Catalan 6765 Chinese 9072 Corsican 6779 Croatian 7282 Czech 6783

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Danish 6865 Dutch 7876 English 6978 Esperanto 6979 Estonian 6984 Faroese 7079

Language Code Language Code

Fiji 7074 Finnish 7073 French 7082 Frisian 7089 Galician 7176 Georgian 7565 German 6869 Greek 6976 Greenlandic 7576 Guarani 7178 Gujarati 7185 Hausa 7265 Hebrew 7387 Hindi 7273 Hungarian 7285 Icelandic 7383 Indonesian 7378 Interlingua 7365 Irish 7165 Italian 7384 Japanese 7465 Javanese 7487 Kannada 7578 Kashmiri 7583 Kazakh 7575 Kirghiz 7589 Korean 7579 Kurdish 7585 Laothian 7679 Latin 7665 Latvian, Lettish 7686

Lingala 7678 Lithuanian 7684 Macedonian 7775 Malagasy 7771 Malay 7783 Malayalam 7776 Maltese 7784 Maori 7773 Marathi 7782 Moldavian 7779 Mongolian 7778 Nauru 7865 Nepali 7869 Norwegian 7879 Oriya 7982 Panjabi 8065 Pashto, Pushto 8083 Persian 7065 Polish 8076 Portuguese 8084 Quechua 8185 Rhaeto-Romance 8277 Rumanian 8279 Russian 8285 Samoan 8377 Sanskrit 8365 Scots Gaelic 7168 Serbian 8382 Serbo-Croatian 8372 Shona 8378 Sindhi 8368

Language Code

Singhalese 8373 Slovak 8375 Slovenian 8376 Somali 8379 Spanish 6983 Sudanese 8385 Swahili 8387 Swedish 8386 Tagalog 8476 Tajik 8471 Tamil 8465 Tatar 8484 Telugu 8469 Thai 8472 Tibetan 6679 Tigrinya 8473 Tonga 8479 Turkish 8482 Turkmen 8475 Twi 8487 Ukrainian 8575 Urdu 8582 Uzbek 8590 Vietnamese 8673 Volapük 8679 Welsh 6789 Wolof 8779 Xhosa 8872 Yiddish 7473 Yoruba 8979 Zulu 9085

Speaker setting

For an even better surround effect it is necessary to match the speaker distances and volumes correctly. At the time of speaker setting, the difference in the speaker distances can be compensated by adjusting the volume for each speaker and the sound delay time.

System selection

Speaker arrangement example: Front surround system

1 Press the SP SETUP key on the remote con-

trol, press the MULTI CONTROL @/# keys to select “SPEAKER MODE”.

FSL FSR

Speaker arrangement example: 5.1 channel system

Expansion to a 5.1 channel system by connection to the

3.1 channel speaker system to be sold in the future.

FSL FSR

L: Front left speaker FSL : Front left surround speaker C: Center speaker R: Front right speaker FSR : Front right surround speaker SR : Right surround speaker SL : Left surround speaker SW : Subwoofer

Each time the key is pressed, the mode switches.

SPEAKER MODE SP LEVEL SP DISTANCE

2 Press the ENTER key.

The mode for surround system selection is reached.

3 Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ keys to se-

lect “FRONT SYSTEM” or “5.1CH SYSTEM”.

FRONT SYSTEM:

Select this for listening with a front surround system. (Original for this unit)

5.1CH SYSTEM:

Select this for expansion to a 5.1 channel system by connection to the 3.1 channel speaker system to be sold in the future.

4 Press the ENTER key.

÷ The "SPEAKER MODE" indication blinks. ÷ Press the SP SETUP key to end the operation.

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Knowledge section

Speaker setting

Setting the volume balance

1 Press the SP SETUP key on the remote con-

trol, press the MULTI CONTROL @/# keys to select “SP LEVEL”.

Each time the key is pressed, the mode switches.

SPEAKER MODE SP LEVEL SP DISTANCE

2 Press the ENTER key.

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3 When the operation of step 2 is performed,

a test sound is put out and the speakers are switched automatically.

For a front surround system

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For a 5.1 Channel system

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4 Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ keys to ad-

just the volume.

Setting the speaker distance

1 Press the SP SETUP key on the remote con-

trol, press the MULTI CONTROL @/# keys to select “SP DISTANCE”.

Each time the key is pressed, the mode switches.

SPEAKER MODE SP LEVEL SP DISTANCE

2 Press the ENTER key.

The setting mode for the speaker "L" is reached.

3 Press the MULTI CONTROL %/ﬁ keys to set

the distance between the listening position and the speaker "L".

Adjustment is possible in the range from 0.3 m to 9.0 m.

4 Press the MULTI CONTROL @/# keys and

make the settings for the next speaker.

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÷ Adjustment is possible in the range from +10 dB

to -10 dB.

÷ Adjust so that all speakers are heard at the same

volume. Adjust the subwoofer as desired.

5 Press the ENTER key.

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÷ The "SP LEVEL" indication blinks. ÷ Press the SP SETUP key to end the operation.

For a front surround system

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For a 5.1 Channel system

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Make the settings for each speaker with the operations of the steps 1 to 3.

5 Press the ENTER key.

÷ The "SP DISTANCE" indication blinks. ÷ Press the SP SETUP key to end the operation.

Important items

Reference

Caution on condensation

Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there is a great difference in temperature between this unit and the outside. This unit may not function properly if condensation occurs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours and restart the operation after the condensation has dried up. Be specially cautious against condensation in a following circumstances: When this unit is carried from one place to another across a large difference in temperature, when the humidity in the room where this unit is installed increases, etc.

Note related to transportation and movement

Before transporting or moving this unit, carry out the following operations.

1 Remove the DVD/CD from the unit. 2 Press the DVD/CD 6 key.

3 Wait for some time and verify that the display

appears as above.

4 Wait a few seconds and turn the unit OFF.

Memory backup function

Please note that the following items will be deleted from the main unit’s memory if the AC power cord is disconnected from the AC wall outlet for approximately 1 day.

• Power mode

• Input selector settings

• Volume level

• Sound preset settings

• TAPE/VIDEO1, VIDEO2, TV, AUX, D.AUDIO input

level

• A.P.S. setting

• Sound mode settings

• Room Equalizer settings

• Manual Equalizer settings

• D-BASS settings

• TONE/TURN OVER setting

• Speaker setting

• Dimmer setting

• Broadcast band

• Frequency setting

• Preset stations

• Tuning mode

• Timer settings

Preparations

Basic section

Application section

Maintenance

Maintenance of the unit

When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may cause discoloration.

In regard to contact cleaner

Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for they may deform the plastic component.

Knowledge section

Important items

Disc handling precautions

Handling

Hold the disc so that you do not touch the playing surface.

Label side

Playing side

Sticker

Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of the disc.

Preparations

Basic section

Sticky paste

Cleaning

If there are fingerprint marks or foreign matter found on the disc, lightly wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth (or similar) from the center of the disc outwards in a radial manner.

Storage

When a disc is not to be played for a long period of time, remove it from the player and store it in its case.

Never play a cracked or warped disc

During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player. Therefore, to avoid danger, never use a cracked or deformed disc or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent. Please do not use discs which are not round because they may cause malfunction.

Disc accessories

The disc accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, protection ring, etc.) which are marketed for improving the sound quality or protecting discs as well as the disc cleaner should not be used with this system because they may cause malfunction.

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Knowledge section

In case of difficulty

What seems to be a malfunction is not always so. Before calling for service, check the following table according to the symptom of your trouble.

Resetting the microcomputer

The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the AC power cord is unplugged while unit is ON or due to an external factor. In this case, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return it to normal condition.

÷ Please note that resetting the microcomputer clears

the contents stored in and it returns to condition when it left the factory.

Amplifier section/Speaker section

The power does not become ON or channel switching is not possible.

Sound is not produced.

The STANDBY/TIMER indicator blinks in red and no sound is output.

÷ Insert the system control cord securely all the way.

÷ Connect properly referring to "System connections".

÷ Adjust to a required volume. ∞ ÷ Switch MUTE OFF. ∞ ÷ Unplug the headphone plug.

÷ A speaker cord is short-circuited. Turn the power off and re-

Unplug the AC power cord from the AC wall outlet, then while holding the it in the AC wall outlet again.

After resetting the microcomputer, the display will show as follows:

(POWER) key down, plug

RemedySymptom

connect the speaker cord.

Preparations

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Application section

The STANDBY/TIMER indicator blinks in green.

No sound from the headphones.

Sound is not produced from the left or right speaker.

The clock display blinks without changing the figures.

Timer operation is not possible.

÷ Adjust the present time again.

÷ Insert the headphones plug correctly. ∞ ÷ Adjust to a required volume. ∞ ÷ Switch MUTE OFF. ∞

÷ Connect cables properly referring to "System connections".

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÷ Adjust the present time again. £

÷ Adjust the present time again. £ ÷ Set the timer ON time and OFF time. Á

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In case of difficulty

Tuner section

Radio stations cannot be received.

RemedySymptom

÷ Connect antennas. 0 ÷ Select a band. · ÷ Tune to the frequency of the desired station. q

Noise interferes.

A station has been preset but it cannot be received by pressing the P.CALL key.

Preparations

DVD/CD player section

Symptom

Playback starts but no image/sound is seen heard.

The picture is disrupted when the image is fast forwarded or fast reversed.

Basic section

The picture does not look good or the picture/ sound quality is poor.

It takes a while for the disc to start playing.

Application section

A warning is displayed on the TV screen and playback is not possible.

The top and bottom of the screen cannot be seen, or the screen becomes black-and-white.

÷ Install the outdoor antenna in an apart position from the road. ÷ Switch the suspected electric appliance OFF. ÷ Install the TV or the system at an increased distance between

them.

÷ Preset stations with tunable frequencies. ÷ Preset stations again. ‚

Remedy

÷ The TV is not turned on.

Turn on the TV.

÷ The connection cords are not properly connected.

Properly reconnect the connection cords.

÷ The picture is slightly disrupted during fast forward and fast re-

verse operations. This is not a malfunction.

÷ Connect properly referring to "System connections". ÷ A nearby device is generating noise. ÷ The disc is dirty.

Refer to the "Disc handling precautions" section and wipe dirt from the disc.

÷ The disc is damaged. Use a new disc. ÷ There is condensation on the optical lens.

Refer to the "Caution on condensation" section and evaporate the condensation.

÷ Time is required for the unit to detect the disc type and size and

for the rotation of the motor to stabilize. This is not a malfunction.

÷ The disc is dirty.

Refer to the "Disc handling precautions" section and wipe dirt from the disc.

÷ Properly place the disc on the tray. ÷ Playback is not possible because of parental control or region

code. *(

÷ The video format of the disc being played does not match that of

the connected TV monitor.

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The subtitle is not displayed.

Knowledge section

÷ The DVD disc being played does not contain the recording of

subtitles.

÷ The subtitle mode is set to off.

Press the SUBTITLE key to switch on the subtitle mode.

In case of difficulty

DVD/CD player section

Symptom

The voice (or subtitle) language cannot be changed.

The viewing angle cannot be changed.

The parental level cannot be changed.

The voice or subtitle language selected in the initial setting is not played.

Menu screen messages are not shown in the desired language.

A VCD cannot be played using menus.

When an operation is performed, no message is displayed on the TV screen.

The prohibition icon is displayed and operation is not accepted.

The subtitles are cut off.

"This type of file can't be decoded." is displayed on the TV screen and playback is not possible.

"LOCKED" is displayed when the DVD/CD0 key is pressed and the disc is not ejected.

Remedy

÷ The DVD disc being played does not contain the recording of

more than one audio (or subtitle) language.

÷ The DVD disc being played does not contain the recording of

more than one angle.

÷ If you have forgotten the password, return the setting contents

to the factory default condition.

÷ The DVD disc being played does not contain the recording of the

selected voice or subtitle language.

÷ The menu language function (MENU) is not set to desired lan-

guage. Select disc menu language. j

÷ The VCD disc being played is not compatible with P.B.C.

Menu playback is available only with VCD discs recorded with

P.B.C. ‰

÷ If "On-screen display" is set to "Off", set it to "On". I

÷ Please perform operation according to the software, as the op-

eration for a DVD or Video CD may be limited according to the intention of the software creator. In some cases, the operation may be restricted because of the condition of this unit.

÷ Confirm the switching of the screen size of the connected TV/the

adjustment for the vertical screen size.

÷ Playback of a JPEG file not compatible with this unit is being

tried. Please refer to "Types of playable discs".

÷ Pull the power plug from the wall outlet and insert it again while

pressing the key.

Preparations

Basic section

Application section

Remote control unit

Symptom

Remote control operation is not possible.

Remedy

÷ Replace with new batteries. & ÷ Operate the unit inside the remote controllable range. &

Knowledge section

In case of difficulty

Displayed messages

Displayed Message

CAN’T SETUP ÷ The microphone for ROOM EQ is not connected or headphones are connected.

NO DISC ÷ A DVD or CD is not inserted in the unit.

TEXT FULL ÷ The disc has the text data of more than 1.5 k byte. °

NO PLAY ÷ The TOC* of the DVD or CD cannot be read.

READING ÷ The TOC* information is being read.

PGM FULL ÷ An attempt is made to select a 33rd track during programing of CD. W

R.EQ ERROR1 ÷ The measurement is impossible because measuring room is too noisy. §

R.EQ ERROR2 ÷ The measurement is impossible because no signal is input in the microphone. §

Preparations

TRAY OPEN ÷ DVD/CD tray is opened.

* In addition to the audio signal, a TOC (Table of Contents) is recorded on a CD. The TOC corresponds to the table of

contents of a book, and in addition to the number of tracks, the playing time, text information, etc., it contains parts which cannot be rewritten.

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Meaning

Application section

Knowledge section

Specifications

Main amplifier (M-AX7)

[Audio section]

During stereo operation Effective output power

(1 kHz, 10% T.H.D., at 6 Ω) ...... 50 W + 50 W (RMS)

S/N ratio .............................................................. 105 dB

Total harmonic distortion

..................................... 0.0025 % (1 kHz, 19 W, 6 Ω)

During4-channel operation Effective output power

Front (1 kHz, 10% T.H.D., at 6 Ω)

..................................................... 25 W + 25 W (RMS)

Surround (1 kHz, 10% T.H.D., at 6 Ω)

..................................................... 25 W + 25 W (RMS)

S/N ratio .............................................................. 100 dB

Total harmonic distortion

....................................... 0.003 % (1 kHz, 10 W, 6 Ω)

[General]

Power consumption ............................................ 130 W

Standby power consumption ............ less than 0.25 W

Dimensions ................................. W: 270 mm (10-5/8”)

..................................................... H: 101 mm (4”)

..................................................... D: 336 mm (13-1/4”)

Weight (net)................................................. 5 kg (11 lb)

Pre-amplifier (C-AX7)

[Audio section]

S/N ratio (CD playback, TAPE/VIDEO1 output) .. 100 dB Total harmonic distortion

(CD playback, TAPE/VIDEO1 output)

....................................................................... 0.001 %

Tone Control Characteristics

BASS(TURN OVER 100 Hz)....... ±3.1 dB (at 100 Hz)

(TURN OVER 150 Hz).......±5.1 dB (at 100 Hz)

(TURN OVER 200 Hz).......±5.7 dB (at 100 Hz)

TREBLE (TURN OVER 5 kHz) ... ±5.7 dB (at 10 kHz)

(TURN OVER 7 kHz) ... ±5.1 dB (at 10 kHz) (TURN OVER 10 kHz) . ±3.1 dB (at 10 kHz)

Graphic Equalizer Characteristics

Adjustable Center Frequency

..................................... 63 Hz, 160 Hz, 400 Hz,1 kHz,

2.5 kHz, 6.3 kHz, 16 kHz

Variable Range ................................................ ±8 dB

D-Bass

Movie mode (+10) ............... +15 dB(40 Hz, Vol. 60)

Music mode (+10) ............... +13 dB(40 Hz, Vol. 60)

Input (Sensitivity / Impedance)

TAPE/VIDEO1, VIDEO2, TV, AUX..... 700 mV / 40 kΩ

Output (Level / Impedance)

TAPE/VIDEO1 ..................... 700 mV / 600 Ω (10 kΩ)

Pre-out (Front, Surround1, Surround2, Center,

Subwoofer) .................... 600 mV / 600 Ω (10 kΩ)

D.AUDIO OUT ................................1V / 32 Ω (10 kΩ)

DIGITAL OUT (Optical out, PCM/Bitstreem)

............. -21~ -15 dBm (Wave length 660 nm)

[Tuner section]

FM tuner section

Tuning frequency range ......... 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz

MW (AM) tuner section

Tuning frequency range ..........531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz

[DVD/CD player section]

Laser ....................................... Semiconductor laser

Video format ................................................. PAL/NTSC

Composite video output level ................... 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)

S-video output level

Y Output level ....................................... 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)

C Output level ................................ 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω)

[General]

Power consumption .............................................. 46 W

Standby power consumption ............ less than 0.45 W

Dimensions ................................. W: 270 mm (10-5/8”)

..................................................... H: 101 mm (4”)

..................................................... D: 347 mm (13-11/16”)

Weight (net)............................................. 4.3 kg (9.5 lb)

Speaker system (LS-AXD7)

Front speaker section .......... 2 way-2 speakers system

............................................... Magnetically shielded

Front surround speaker section

........................................... 1 way-1 speaker system

............................................... Magnetically shielded

Enclosure .....................................................Bass-Refrex

Speaker unit

Woofer ......................... 120 mm (4-3/4”), cone type

Tweeter .............. 25 mm (1”), balanced dome type

Full-range .............................. 50 mm (2”), cone type

Impedance ................................................................. 6 Ω

Power handling capacity....................................... 50 W

Sound pressure level

Front speaker section ........................ 85 dB/W at 1m

Front surround speaker section ........ 81 dB/W at 1m

Frequency response

Front speaker section ......................... 45 Hz ~ 20 kHz

Front surround speaker section ....... 140 Hz ~ 20 kHz

Dimensions ................................. W: 164 mm (6-7/16”)

..................................................... H: 330 mm (13”)

..................................................... D: 211 mm (8-5/16”)

Weight (net).................................. 3.9 kg (8.6 lb)/1 pcs

KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. ÷ Sufficient performance may not be exhibited at

extremely cold locations (where water freezes).

Preparations

Basic section

Application section

Knowledge section

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product. Model Serial Number

Kenwood AX-7 User Manual 2

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual