Onkyo L-MS30 User Manual

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DVD Theater System

L-MS30

Instruction Manual

The L-MS30 consists of: DVD Receiver DR-L30

5.1ch Speaker System HTP-L30

• Satellite Speaker SKM-L30

• Center Speaker SKC-L30

• Powered Subwoofer SKW-L30

Contents

Getting Started 6

Facilities and Connections 12

Function Setup 27

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Theater System. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on the power. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new DVD Theater System.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Basic Operations 32

Advanced Operations 47

Others 61

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WARNING:

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

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.

WARNING

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. 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.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus form 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

apparatus, C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water, D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the apparatus to its normal operation, E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any way, and F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in performance

this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus. Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit.

17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like gap for warm air to escape.

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Precautions

DANGER:

VISIBLE LASER AND INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION:

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. So, to use this model properly, read this Instruction Manual carefully. In case of any trouble, please contact the store where you purchased the unit. To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

This label on the rear panel states that:

1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and employs a laser inside the cabinet.

2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

1. Regional Restriction Codes (Region Number)

Regional restriction codes are built into DVD receivers and DVD videos for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD receiver does not match one of the regional codes on the DVD video, playback is not possible. The regional number can be found on the rear panel of the DVD

receiver. (e.g. for Region 1)

2. About This Manual

This manual explains the basic procedures for operating the DVD receiver. Some DVD videos do not support the full potential of the DVD technology. Your DVD receiver may therefore not respond to all operating commands. Refer to instruction notes on discs.

A “ ” mark may appear on the TV screen during operation. It means that the operation is not permitted by the DVD receiver or the disc.

3. Recording Copyright

Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder.

4. AC FUSE

The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service center.

5. Power WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where the unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC 120V 60 Hz) written on the rear panel.

6. Do not touch the unit with wet hands

Do not handle the unit or power cord when your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid enters the case, take the unit to an authorized service center for inspection.

7. Location of the unit

• Place the unit in a well-ventilated location. Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation on all sides of the unit especially when it is placed in an audio rack. If ventilation is blocked, the unit may overheat and malfunction.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or heating units as the unit’s internal temperature may rise and shorten the life of the pickup.

• Avoid damp and dusty places and places directly affected by vibrations from the speakers. In particular, avoid placing the unit on or above one of the speakers.

• Be sure the unit is placed in a horizontal position. Never place it on its side or on a slanted surface as it may malfunction.

• When you place the unit near a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted. In this case, place the unit away from the TV, radio, or VCR.

8. Care

From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

9. Notes on Handling

When shipping the unit, use the original shipping carton and packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

• Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish.

• The top and rear panels of the unit may become warm after a long period of use. This is not a malfunction.

• When the unit is not in use, be sure to remove the disc and turn off the power.

• If you do not use the unit for a long period, the unit may not function properly in the future. Turn on and use the unit occasionally.

10.To Obtain a Clear Picture

The unit is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the picture quality becomes poor. To obtain a clear picture, we recommend regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment. For details, contact your nearest dealer.

11.Notes on Moisture Condensation Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please read the following carefully.

• What is moisture condensation?

Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside the unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the unit.

• Moisture condensation occurs in the following cases.

– When you bring the unit directly from a cold place to a

warm place.

– When you use the unit in a room where you just turned on

the heater, or a place where the cold wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit.

– In summer, when you use the unit in a hot and humid place

just after you move the unit from an air conditioned room.

– When you use the unit in a humid place.

• Do not use the unit when moisture condensation may

occur.

If you use the unit in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts. Remove the disc, connect the power cord of the unit to the wall outlet, turn on the unit, and leave it for two or three hours. After a few hours, the unit will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Keep the unit connected to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will seldom occur.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions / Precautions / Table of Contents ................................................2

Getting Started

Features ............................................................................................................................................6

Notes on Copyright

Supplied Accessories......................................................................................................................7

Supplied Accessories / How to use the supplied cork stoppers

Preparing the Remote Controller....................................................................................................9

Inserting the Batteries / Pointing the remote controller in the right direction

Notes on Discs ...............................................................................................................................10

Playable Discs / About Video CDs / MP3/JPEG compatibility information / Handling Discs / Cleaning Discs / Storing Discs / Differences in Disc Composition

Facilities and Connections

Control Position and Names.........................................................................................................12

Front Panel / DIsplay / Rear Panel / Remote Controller / Subwoofer

Connecting Your AV Components ...............................................................................................16

Before making any connections / AV cables & connectors / Connecting to a TV / Connecting a Video Device / Connecting a VCR for Recording

Connecting Speakers ....................................................................................................................21

The wall-mount fittings / Connecting the front (left and right), center, and surround speakers / Connecting the subwoofer (SKW-L30)/ Standard speaker placement and speaker functions

Connecting the Antenna................................................................................................................24

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna / Connecting the AM Loop Antenna / Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna / Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

Connecting the Power/Turning on the DVD receiver..................................................................26

Function Setup

Customizing Function Settings ....................................................................................................27

To set the TV system / Setting Steps / General Setup / Audio setup / Preferences

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Basic Operations

Basic Operation .............................................................................................................................32

Adjusting the Volume / Muting the Sound / Playing the connected source

Speaker Setup................................................................................................................................33

Adjusting Each Speaker’s Relative Volume Balance - Test Tone / Setting the Distance From the Listening Position to Each Speaker/ Level setting using a music source

Playing DVDs (Basic Playback)....................................................................................................36

Playing DVDs / Resuming playback from where you stopped / Stopping playback / To display the top menu / To display the menu / Locating a title using the title menu / Locating a specific chapter consecutively / Locating a specific title and chapter by entering the numbers / Searching

Playing VCDs/CDs (Basic Playback)............................................................................................39

Playing Video CDs, CDs / Playback without using the menu playback function / Searching / Locating a specific track consecutively / Stopping Playback and Switching Power Off / Locating a specific track directly

Playing MP3/JPEG Files (Basic Playback)..................................................................................41

Playing back MP3/JPEG / Selects the files to be played back directly / Rotating a picture (JPEG files only)

Listening to the Radio...................................................................................................................43

Tuning Manually / Presetting Radio Stations

Enjoying the Sound Effects..........................................................................................................45

Selecting Surround Mode / Checking the Sound System of the Playing Source / Adjusting the Sound

Advanced Operations

Playing DVDs (Various Playback) ................................................................................................47

Repeating a Title or Chapter / Repeating a Specific Segment / Viewing a still frame / Viewing slow playback / Using Bookmarks / Changing the Camera Angle / Selecting a Subtitle / Selecting a Playback Audio Setting / Viewing information

Playing VCDs/CDs (Various Playbacks)......................................................................................52

Repeating a Track / Repeating a Specific Segment / Using Bookmarks / Using IntroScan function / Viewing a still frame / Viewing slow playback / Selecting Sound Channels on Video CDs / Random play / Setting Tracks in a Favorite Order / Viewing information

Playing a MP3/JPEG (Various playbacks)...................................................................................59

MP3/JPEG program playback / MP3/JPEG Repeat Play / MP3/JPEG Random play

Others

DVD Menu Language Code List ...................................................................................................61

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................62

Specifications ................................................................................................................................65

DVD receiver (DR-L30) / Speaker system (HTP-L30)

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Features

■ DR-L30 – Integrated Receiver/DVD Player

Receiver Section

•5 × 50 W/Channel at 8 Ω , (JEITA)

•DTS

• A-Form–Auto Format Sensing

• Linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters

• Built-in 64-bit DSP Processor

• Color-Coded Speaker Terminals

DVD/CD Player Section

• MP3 CD/CD/VCD/CD-R/RW/JPEG CD Playback

• 2-Mode Search Function (Title/Track)

• Random Playback (VCD, CD Only)

• Set Up Menu Audio Language

• Set Up Menu Subtitle Language

• Multi-Aspect Ratio (16:9, 4:3)

, Dolby*2 Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding

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

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

Notes on Copyright

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. DVD videos are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted. 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.

■ HTP-L30 – Speaker Package

SKM-L30 2-Way Bass Reflex Satellite Speakers

• 8 cm Cone Woofer

• 2 cm Balanced-dome Tweeter

•8 Ω Impedance

• Color-Coded Speaker Terminals and Speaker Cable Included

SKC-L30 2-Way Bass Reflex Center Speaker

• 8 cm Cone Woofer × 2

• 2 cm Balanced Dome Tweeter

•8 Ω Impedance

• Color-Coded Speaker Terminals and Speaker Cable Included

SKW-L30 Subwoofer

• Built-in 150 Watt Subwoofer

• 20 cm Cone Woofer

• Auto Standby/On Switch

Memory Preservation

This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A builtin memory power backup system preserves the contents of memory during power failures and even when the power cord is unplugged. The power cord must be plugged in order to charge the backups system. The memory preservation period after the unit has been turned off varies depending on climate and placement of the unit. On average, memory contents are protected over a period of a few weeks after the time the unit has been turned off. This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a very humid climate.

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Supplied Accessories

Make sure your box contains everything listed below. If any pieces are missing, contact your nearest Onkyo service. The number of accessories is indicated in brackets.

Indoor FM antenna [1] AM loop antenna [1]

Remote controller (RC-546M) [1]

Batteries (size AAA/R03) [2]

Video connection cable [1] (For Composite Video)

Speaker cables [5]

Cork stoppers [4]

(For the subwoofer)

3 m cable (For Center Speaker)

(Green)

Cork stoppers [20] (For the speakers)

Audio connection cable [1] (For Subwoofer)

4.5 m cable (For Front Speakers)

(White) (Red)

Wall-mount fitting [6] Screws [6]

9.0 m cable (For Surround Speakers)

(Blue) (Gray)

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Supplied Accessories

How to use the supplied cork stoppers

■ Using cork stoppers with the subwoofer (SKW-L30)

We recommend using the provided cork stoppers to achieve the best possible sound from your speaker. The cork stoppers prevent the speaker from moving, providing a more stable setup.

Cork stoppers

Bottom of the

SKW-L30

■ Using cork stoppers with the center speaker (SKC-L30) and satellite speakers (SKM-L30)

We recommend using the provided cork stoppers to achieve the best possible sound from your speakers. The cork stoppers prevent the speakers from moving, providing a more stable setup.

Note

Before mounting the satellite speakers on the wall, make sure you read the instructions provided with the wall-mount fittings.

When mounting the speaker on the wall

Stack up two of the provided cork stoppers and attach them in the two places indicated.

Top of the SKM-L30

Wall-mount fitting

Bottom of the SKM-L30

Cork stoppers

Bottom of the SKM-L30

Bottom of the SKC-L30

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Preparing the Remote Controller

Inserting the Batteries Pointing the remote controller in the

1 Detach the battery cover.

right direction

Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor.

Remote control sensor

2 Insert the two size AAA/R03 batteries.

Be sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the battery compartment.

3 Attach the battery cover.

Notes

• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of batteries.

• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote controller is not to be used for a long time.

• Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from corrosion. If the remote controller does not operate smoothly, replace both batteries at the same time.

• The life of the batteries supplied is about six months but this varies depending on usage.

Notes

• Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation of the remote controller.

• Using another remote controller of the same type in the same room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays may cause operational interference.

• Do not put any object such as a book on the remote controller. The buttons of the remote controller may be pressed by mistake and drain the batteries.

• Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass. Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote controller operation.

• If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.

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Notes on Discs

Playable Discs

This DVD receiver can playback the following discs.

Disc Mark

DVD Videos

VIDEO CDs

Audio CDs

CD-Rs

CD-RWs

This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD Audio

or Video CD format, with MP3 audio files or with JPEG image files. However, there may be some discs that cannot be played back with this unit. The causes of this impossibility include incompletion of disc finalization and the recording characteristics of the recorder as well as the properties, damage or stain of the disc in use and stain or condensation on the pickup lens of this unit. For details, please refer to the instruction manual of the recorder.

• You cannot playback discs other than those listed above.

• This unit can play SVCDs, but some functions will not work.

• This unit can play DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs, but depending on the recording unit, the disc manufacturer, etc., playback sometimes may not be possible.

• This player cannot play back any of the following discs. –DVD AUDIO discs –DVD-ROM discs –DVD-RAM discs –SACD discs –CD-ROM discs (Except MP3 and JPEG discs [ISO 9660 level

1]) –VSD discs –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.)

• This DVD receiver uses the PAL/NTSC color system, and cannot playback DVD videos recorded in any other color system (SECAM, etc.).

• Avoid using heart-shaped or octagonal discs. Playing irregularly shaped discs may damage the internal mechanism of the DVD receiver.

• Do not use discs that have residue from adhesive tape, rental discs that have peeling labels, or discs that have custom labels or stickers. Otherwise, you may not be able to eject the discs or the DVD receiver may become inoperative.

Discs with shapes such as these cannot be played.

About playing copy-controlled CDs

Some audio CDs feature copy protection that doesn’t conform to the official CD standard. Since these are nonstandard discs, they may not play properly in the DR-L30.

About Video CDs

This DVD Player supports Video CDs equipped with the PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Playback Control.) You can enjoy two playback variations depending on the type of disc.

• Video CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1)

Sound and movies can be played on this DVD Player in the same way as an audio CD.

• Video CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0)

In addition to operation of the VIDEO CD not equipped with the PBC function, you can enjoy playback with interactive software and search function using the menu displayed on the TV screen (Menu Playback). Some of the functions described in this Instruction Manual may not work with some discs.

MP3/JPEG compatibility information

■ MP3/JPEG media that can be played back with this equipment

Usable media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW Usable formats: ISO9660 level 1 (excluding expanded formats) Files that can be played back: MP3 files and JPEG files

■ Creating media for playing back on this equipment

Compressing MP3

Please set up the transfer bit rate setting for the compression software when compressing MP3 files as follow. MP3 Files: 128kbps recommended (32kbps-320kbps)

• This unit is compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz (recommended)

and 48 kHz sampling frequencies.

• This unit is compatible with ID3-TAG Ver. 1.

• DIGITAL output of MP3 data is done not as MP3 data, but as

PCM data.

Naming folders and files

Single-byte characters between A and Z, single-byte numerals between 0 and 9, and the single-byte underscore(_) can be displayed. Ensure that the “mp3” (MP3 files) or “jpg” (JPEG files) extension log is attached to all file names.

• Never add the “mp3” extension log to any files other than MP3

files. If the “mp3” extension log is added to any files other than MP3 files, the equipment will assume that they can be played back, and this will produce loud noises in the speakers, resulting in damage of adverse effects.

• Never add the “jpg” extension log to any files other than JPEG

files. If the “jpg” extension log is added to any files other than JPEG, the unit will not operate normally.

Confirming media and files

Check to ascertain that MP3 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.

• It is not possible to confirm that files can be played back correctly

while they are being saved onto the media.

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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 them.

• Do not store files or folders other than MP3 or JPEG on media to be played back with this equipment.

• It is recommended that ten or less sessions are stored when recording MP3 files onto a media.

• In case of a multi session disc, some time may be required until playback begins.

• There are cases where playback is not possible when MP3/JPEG files (CD-ROM) and music CD information (CD-DA) are saved on the same media.

Handling Discs

• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

Playback side

• Do not attach paper or tape to discs.

Differences in Disc Composition

■ DVD

All discs are divided up into smaller, more manageable sections so that you can find specific content more easily. DVDs are divided into one or more titles. Each title may be further divided into several chapters. Occasionally, a chapter may contain index points, effectively dividing the chapter up into several parts.

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1

■ Video CD/CD

Video CDs and CDs are divided into a number of tracks. In rare cases, a track may contain a number of index points, effectively dividing the track up into several parts.

Track 1

Chapter 2

DVD

Track 2

Chapter 3

Track 3

Chapter 4

Track 4

Cleaning Discs

• Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.

• If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth.

• Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.

Storing Discs

• Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources.

• Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.

• Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping.

Video CD

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Track 5

■ MP3/JPEG

MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a compressed audio file format. JPEG is a format for saving image files, such as those containing digital photographs or illustrations. Tracks within folders are automatically numbered T_001, T_002, etc.

File 1

Folder 1

File 2

MP3/JPEG

File 3

File 4

Folder 2

File 5

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Control Position and Names

Front Panel

For operational instructions, see the page indicated in brackets [ ].

1 POWER switch [26–27]

When POWER switch is pressed to ON, the DVD receiver turns on.

2 STANDBY indicator [26] 3 Disc tray [36]

When loading a disc, place discs in the disc tray with the label side facing up.

4 Remote control sensor [9]

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the DVD receiver.

5 Display 6 MASTER VOLUME control [32]

The MASTER VOLUME dial is used to control the volume level.

7 0 button [36, 39, 40]

Press to open and close the disc tray.

8 £/8 button [36–37, 39]

Press to start playback. Press again to pause playback, then once more to resume playback.

9 7 button [37, 40, 41]

Press to stop playback. Pressing once enables playback to resume from a point shortly before the location where it was stopped. Pressing twice causes the disc to return to the beginning of the disc when playback starts again.

0 4/¢, TUNING/PRESET 2/3 buttons [38, 40, 43]

Press to go back or advance to previous chapters/tracks. Also, use these buttons to change the tuner frequency.

- SURROUND button [27, 46]

Press to select a surround mode.

= INPUT SELECTOR [32, 43]

Press to select the input source other than DVD.

Display

123 45678

1 Disc indicator [36]

Indicates the type of current disc that is loaded.

2 Source/Listening mode indicators

One of the source indicators lights to show the format of the current source.

3 TITLE, CHP (Chapter) indicators [47]

Indicate display mode of the current title or chapter of DVD.

4 MEM. (Memory) indicator [44, 56] 5 ST (Stereo), TUNED, AUTO indicators [43]

Indicate the reception mode.

6 REPEAT indicator [47, 52, 60]

Illuminates during repeat playback.

7 A-B indicator [47, 52]

8 FOLDER/TRACK indicator [60] 9 RANDOM indicator [56, 60] 0 £/8 indicators [36]

Lights up in play or pause mode.

- Parental Lock indicator [31] = Multipurpose display

~ Input/Speaker indicator [33–34, 46]

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Rear Panel

For operational instructions, see the page indicated in brackets [ ].

1234 5 6

7890

Shapes of jacks vary depending on the area where they are purchased.

1 FRONT SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER and

SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals [22]

These terminals are for connecting to the front and surround speakers (SKS-L30) and center speaker (SKC-L30).

2 MONITOR OUT jack [17]

Connect a video cable to this jack and to the Video Input jack on your TV.

3 VIDEO1 (VIDEO IN/OUT) jacks [20]

The IN jack is for connecting to the Audio Output jack on your video device, while the OUT jack is for connecting to the Audio Input jack.

4 VIDEO2 (VIDEO IN) jacks [20]

This jack is for connecting to the Audio Output jack on your video device.

5 DVD OUT (S VIDEO jack) [18]

If your TV has a S-Video jack, you can connect an S-Video cable to your TV and to your DVD Player for improved video quality.

6 DVD OUT (COMPONENT) jack [19]

If your TV has component inputs, you can connect a component video cable to your TV and to your DVD Player for ideal video quality. If you connect a TV that is compatible with a Progressive scan signal, you can enjoy both Interlaced and Progressive scan.

7 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack [23]

This jack is for connecting to the subwoofer (SKW-L30).

8 VIDEO1 IN/VIDEO (AUDIO IN/OUT) jacks [20]

The IN jack is for connecting to the Video Output jack on your video device, while the OUT jack is for connecting to the Video Input jack.

9 VIDEO2 IN (AUDIO IN) jacks [20]

This jack is for connecting to the Video Output jack on your video device.

0 ANTENNA terminals [24, 25]

These terminals are for connecting the FM antenna and AM antenna.

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Control Position and Names

Remote Controller

For operational instructions, see the page indicated in brackets [ ].

(

4 5

)

9 0

~ !

¡ ™ £

@ #

$ %

1 MUTING button [32]

Activates the mute function.

2 INPUT SELECTOR buttons (DVD/AM/FM/VIDEO1/

VIDEO2) [32, 35, 43]

Press to select the input source.

3 Numeric buttons (1-9, 0) [38, 40, 42, 44]

Use to perform direct title/folder and track searches, and to input numerical values.

4 MEMORY button [44, 56]

You can program tracks to play back in desired order. When AM or FM is selected, use to preset radio stations.

5 CLEAR button [58, 59] 6 SPEAKERS buttons [35]

Selects a speaker for changing the speaker output level.

7 SURROUND button [46]

Press to select the sound mode.

8 LEVEL +/– buttons [33–35]

Press to adjust the value.

9 A.CONTROL/SET UP button [33–34, 46]

Press to change the acoustic mode. Press and hold down during speaker set up.

0 TOP MENU/INTRO button [37, 54]

Press to call up the top menu programmed on the DVD. Depending on the DVD, the top menu may be identical to the DVD menu. Press and hold down this button when using the Intro Scan function.

- Cursors (2/3/5/a) [27–28, 37, 41–42, 48–49, 53, 56–60]

Use to move through the options on menu screens.

= ENTER button [27–28, 37–38, 40–42, 48, 53–54, 57–59]

Press to choose a selected item or function.

~ RETURN button [28]

Press to return to the main menu.

! ANGLE button [50]

Press to select various camera angles on a disc.

@ 7/FM MODE button [37, 40–41, 43, 56, 59–60]

Press to stop playback (DVD). Pressing once enables playback to resume from a point shortly before the location where it was stopped. Pressing twice causes the disc to return to the beginning of the disc when playback starts again. For FM input, press to switch between FM Stereo auto and mono.

# 1/¡ buttons [38, 40, 42, 43]

During playback of DVD and Video CD, press ¡ to perform fast forward scanning or 1 to perform fast reverse scanning of DVD and Video CD. When a CD or MP3 is loaded, audio scanning is performed. When AM or FM is selected, press for tuning.

$ SLOW button [48, 55]

Press to play slow playback.

% STEP button [48, 55]

Press during playback to view still frame.

^ STANDBY/ON button [26, 40]

Use to toggle standby on and off.

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& RANDOM button [56, 60]

Press to activate random playback.

* REPEAT button [41, 47, 52, 56–57, 60]

Use to set the repeat mode.

( A-B button [47, 52]

Press at the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat or to mark a location you want to return to.

) B.MARK button [48–49, 53]

Use to set the Book Mark function.

_ VOLUME 5/a buttons [32]

For adjusting the volume.

+ MENU/PBC button [27, 37, 39]

Use to display or close the DVD menu. When a Video CD is loaded, press to turn on and off the PBC function.

¡ ON SCREEN button [51, 58]

Press to display information about the disc set in the unit.

Subwoofer

8 button [36, 39]

Press to pause disc playback.

£ £ button [35–37, 39]

Press to start or resume playback.

4/¢

buttons/ TUNER PRESET 2/3 [38, 40, 41, 43–44]

During playback of DVD, CD and Video CD, press 4 to go back to a previous chapter/track and ¢ to advance to the next chapter/track. When AM or FM is selected, press to select preset channels.

AUDIO button [50, 55]

Press to select various audio languages on a disc. When playing a VCD, press to select the audio channel.

§ SUBTITLE button [27, 50]

Press to select various subtitle language on a disc.

1 STANDBY/ON indicator [26]

Red: The unit is in standby mode Green: The unit is in operation

2 OUTPUT LEVEL knob

Use this knob to adjust the output level of subwoofer.

3 LINE INPUT jack

Connect this jack to subwoofer pre out of DR-L30.

4 POWER switch (ON/OFF) [26]

Press this switch to the ON position to turn on the power. Press it to the OFF position to turn off the power.

5 POWER cord

POWERED SUBWOOFER

MODEL NO. SKW

OUTPUT LEVEL

MIN

LINE INPUT

MAX

POWER

ON OFF

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Connecting Your AV Components

Before making any connections

• Read the manuals supplied with your AV components.

• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed all audio

and video connections.

AV cables & connectors

■ Video

Component video

P/ /

■ RCA/phono AV Connection Color Coding

RCA/phono AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect leftchannel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”). Further, use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.

Right (red) Left (white)

• Push the plugs in all the way

to make a good connection.

• To prevent interference, keep

audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

YPB PR

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (P

quality. Some TV manufacturers label their component video inputs differently.

, PB), providing the best picture

Incomplete

Inserted completely

Right (red) Left (white)

S-Video

Composite video

■ Audio

Analog

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDI O

S-Video provides better picture quality than composite video.

Composite video can be found on virtually all TVs, VCRs, and video equipment.

RCA/phono analog audio connectors can be found on virtually all AV components.

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Before Connecting

Connect the DVD receiver to the TV or AV component directly. If you connect the DVD receiver to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as DVD Video images are copy protected.

Connecting to a TV

This player has 3 kinds of video output jacks.

• Video jack connection: Use the supplied Video Connection Cable to connect.

• S-Video jack connection: For higher quality video than video jack connection.

• Component jack connection: For higher quality video than S-video jack connection.

■ If your TV has Video Input connector

Using the video connection cable (supplied), make video connection from the MONITOR OUT jack to the corresponding video input jack on the TV. When using this type of connection, select S-VIDEO for the VIDEO OUTPUT setting (page 30). The video signal input from VIDEO1 and VIDEO2 jacks is output from MONITOR OUT jack only.

VIDEO

Video connection cable

(supplied)

Note

When using this type of connection, make sure Progressive Output is not set to ON (page 19). If Progressive Output is set to ON, the picture will not appear on the TV screen.

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Connecting Your AV Components

■ If your TV has S-Video Input connector

If the TV or monitor has an S-video input, making this type of video connection will produce improved picture quality. Using an S-video cable (sold separately), connect the DVD OUT jack to the corresponding S-video input jack on the TV. When using this type of connection, set the VIDEO OUTPUT setting to S-VIDEO (page 30). The video signal input from VIDEO1 and VIDEO2 jacks is not output from DVD OUT S VIDEO jack.

S-video connection cable

(not supplied)

S VIDEO

Note

When using this type of connection, make sure Progressive Output is not set to ON (page 19). If Progressive Output is set to ON, the picture will not appear on the TV screen.

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■ If your TV has Component Input connector

If the TV or monitor has component video inputs, making this type of video connection will produce ideal picture quality for the presentation of DVD-Video. Using a component video cable (sold separately), connect the DVD OUT COMPONENT jacks to the corresponding component video input jacks on the TV. Actual labels for component video inputs may vary depending on the TV manufacturer. (e.g., Y, R-Y, B-Y or Y, C

In some TVs or monitors, the color levels of the playback picture may be reduced slightly or the tint may change. In such a case, adjust the TV or monitor for optimum performance. This connection is necessary to use progressive function. To view Progressive scan video, you need a TV with Progressive scan capability. Please check your TV’s manual.

, CR)

Component video connection

cable (not supplied)

Notes

• When using this type of connection, set the VIDEO OUTPUT setting to COMPONENT (page 30).

• If the connected TV supports the progressive function, Progressive Output is available for selection.

• The DVD Player can output NTSC or PAL format video depending on the setting on page 27. Make sure your TV supports the disc’s video format.

• Progressive scan can only works with NTSC format discs.

Tip

When the TV has a COMPONENT terminal, the DVD image will be played back with higher picture quality in case of COMPOSITE connection. Connect the COMPOSITE video cable also in this case.

Select the scanning method (Progressive/Interlace) of the Component Video output using the button on the front panel.

While pressing the SURROUND button on this unit, press and hold the

7 button for 5 or more seconds. Each time the button is held down, the

setting changes as follows:

→ON

OFF

ON: When progressive scanning is unavailable with certain discs, the scanning method is switched automatically to interlaced scanning. When

the scanning method is changed, the scanning status will be displayed for a few seconds. OFF: Scanning method is fixed at interlaced scanning.

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Connecting Your AV Components

Connecting a Video Device

Video Connections

Use a composite video cable to connect the DR-L30’s VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN to a composite video output on your satellite tuner, etc., as shown. Your TV must also be connected via composite video.

■ Audio Connections

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the DR-L30’s L/R VIDEO 2 IN connectors to the analog audio outputs on your satellite tuner, etc. as shown.

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Satellite tuner,

etc.

VIDEO OUT

Connecting a VCR for Recording

Use a composite video cable to connect the DR-L30’s VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT to a composite video input on your VCR, use another composite video cable to connect the DR-L30’s VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN to a composite video output on your VCR as shown. Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the DR-L30’s L/R VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT connectors to the analog audio inputs on your VCR, use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect the DRL30’s VIDEO 1 AUDIO IN connectors to the analog audio outputs on your VCR as shown.

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VCR

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

INPUT

Notes

• The DR-L30 must be turned on (not Standby) in order to record.

• When you record signal from VIDEO AUDIO OUT jack on the unit, change the mode SURROUND to STEREO.

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Connecting Speakers

The wall-mount fittings

Attaching the fitting

Using the screws provided, attach the fittings to the rear of the speaker cabinet. You can secure the speakers so they do not move by stacking up two of the provided satellite speaker cork stoppers and attaching them as indicated in the illustration. Attach the fittings in two places on the center speaker (SKC-L30) and one place on the satellite speaker (SKM-L30).

Wall-mount fitting

Screw

SKM-L30

Cork stopper

Wall-mount fitting

Screw

Cork stopper

Note

When mounting speakers on the wall, be sure to check the strength of the wall before mounting. The weight the screws are able to support differs depending on the material used for the wall and the position of the wall supports. Make sure you use sturdy, long screws with a head diameter of no more than 10 mm and a shaft diameter of no more than 4 mm. (If you are unsure about which screws to use, ask a shop assistant for advise.)

SKC-L30

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