Sharp SD-HX600 User Manual

1-BIT DIGITAL RECEIVER WITH DVD

AMPLITUNER NUMÉRIQUE 1-BIT AVEC DVD

MODEL MODÈLE

SD-HX600

OPERATION MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

ENGLISH

Please refer to pages i to iv and E-1 to E-72.

FRANÇAIS

Se reporter aux pages i et iv F-1 à F-72.

Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.

Nous vous remercions d'avoir porté votre choix sur ce produit SHARP. Pour en tirer le meilleur parti, veuillez lire ce mode d'emploi très attentivement.

SPECIAL NOTES

(for Users in the U.S.A.)

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.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

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.

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

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Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 82040 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

! Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ! Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ! Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re-

ceiver is connected.

! Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION:

THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS PRODUCT IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

FOR Y OUR RECORDS

For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number which are located on the rear of the amplifier unit. Please retain this information.

Model number .................................................................................

Serial number .................................................................................

Date of purchase .................................................................................

Place of purchase .................................................................................

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(for Users in the U.S.A.)

1 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should

be read before the product is operated.

2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be

retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be

followed.

5 Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6 Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the prod-

uct manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7 Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for ex-

ample, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8 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, or sold with the product. 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.

10 Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for venti-

lation 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.

11 Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type

of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12 Grounding or 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.

Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

13 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.

14 Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an at-

tachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS

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, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANT EN NA DISCHARGE UNIT

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A

Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

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.

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.

Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

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.

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.

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. 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 product to its normal operation,

e)If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this

indicates a need for service.

Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, 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.

Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod-

uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall

or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

(for Users in the U.S.A.) (continued)

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SPECIAL NOTES REMARQUES SPÉCIALES

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

"DTS" et "DTS Digital Surround" sont des marques déposées de Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Manufactured unde r license fro m Dolby Labo ratories. "D olby", "Pro L ogic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Fabriqué sous licence de Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" et le symbole double D sont des marques de commerce de Dolby Laboratories.

NOTE

Licensed under one or more of U.S. Pat. 4,972,484, 5,214,678, 5,323,396, 5,530,655, 5,539,829, 5,544,247, 5,606,618, 5,610,985, 5,740,317, 5,777,992, 5,878,080 or 5,960,037.

ENERGY STAR® Program Information

Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.

are designed to

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Contents

General Information

! G en e ra l Informat i o n

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 9

Description of discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11

! Preparation for Use

System installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14

Speaker connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16

Antenna connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

TV connect io n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

AC powe r con ne c tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

General control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

! DVD Operation

Playing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22

Basic operation

To locate the beginning of a chapter (track) (skip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Fast forward/Fast reverse (search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

- Contents -

To start playback from the desired point (direct play ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Useful operation

To play in the desired order (programmed play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To play repe a tedly (repeat play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

To play the contents between the specified points repeatedly (A-B repeat) . . 26

Still picture/Frame advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Slow-motion play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Resume play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

To change the angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

To zoom images (zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

To select a title from the top menu of the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To sele c t a su btitle or aud io language from th e di s c m e nu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To change the subti t l e la nguage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To change the audio language (audio output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Page

Various settings

Page

Brightening the image (Gamma correction) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Sharpening the image (Supe r pic ture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

To change the display on TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

To change the display on the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Switching elapsed time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Switching playing time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

To change the setting on the playb ack control screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing a DVD-Audio disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

! SACD and CD Operation

Playing an SACD disc

Playing hy brid SACD sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

To play in random order (random play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Playing an MP3 disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

! Radio Operation

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Listening to the memorized station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 39

! Advanced Features

Enjoying surround sound (sound mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 43

Changing the initial setting of DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 - 47

Changing the default settings of the amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 - 51

Timer playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Setting the timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 53

Operations after setting the timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Operating the connecte d TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 57

Storing volume, surround or amplifier settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Mounting the unit on the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 60

Connecting other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 - 65

! References

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Error indicators and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 - 69

Language code list for disc language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 - 72

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Accessories

Please confirm that the following accessories are included.

Remote control 1

(RRMCGA007AWSA) (UBATU0001AWZZ) (LHLDZ1499AWSA)

FM antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Video cable 1

(92LFANT1535A) (QANTL0012AWZZ) (QCNWG 0072AW PZ)

Audio cable 1 Digital audio cable 1

(QCNWGA007AWPZ) (QCNWGA008AWPZ ) (QCNWGA005AWPZ)

"AA" size battery (UM/SU M-

3, R6, HP-7 or similar) 2

Orange

Cord holder 2

Yellow

Component video cable 1

" Unauthorized copying, broadcast, public display, transmission, public perfor-

mance and rental (regardless of whether or not such activities are for profit) of disc contents are prohibited by law.

" This system is equipped with copy protection technology that causes substantial

degradation of images when the contents of a disc are copied to a video tape.

Copy Protection:

This unit supports Macrovision copy protection. On DVD discs that include a cop y protection code, if the contents of the DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the copy protection code prevents the videotape copy from playing normally.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093, licensed for limited viewing uses only.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.

Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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- Accessories -

(For signal/sound/

(For signal/sound)

S-video cable 1 System connection

cable 1

(QCNWGA009AWPZ) (QCNWGA006AWPZ ) (QCNWGA004AWPZ)

Wall bracket 2

(LANGZA002AWZZ)

power)

System connection

cable 1

Note:

Only the above accessories are included.

General Information

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Precautions

! General

" Ensure the unit is positioned in a well-ventilated area with at least the following

amount of free space around the top: 6" (15 cm), sides: 4" (10 cm), and the back: 1-3/8" (3.5 cm).

" Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result

in electric shock. Refer internal service to your local SHARP service facility.

General Information

4" (10 cm) 4" (10 cm)

" Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibra-

tion.

" Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong mag-

netic fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/ electrical equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which generate electrical noise.

" Do not place anything on top of the unit.

- Precautions -

" Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures

higher than 140°F (60°C) or to extremely low temperatures.

" If the unit does not work properly, unplug and plug it

in again. Then turn on the unit.

" In case of an electrical storm, unplug the unit for safe-

ty.

" Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing

it from the AC outlet, as pulling the cord can damage internal wires.

6" (15 cm)

1-3/8" (3.5 cm)

" This unit should only be used within the range of 41°F

- 95°F (5°C - 35°C).

Warning:

The voltage used must be the same as that specified by this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage other than that specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other types of accident, causing damage. SHARP will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from the use of this unit with a voltage other than that specified.

! Volume control

The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker efficiency, location and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels, which occurs while turning the unit on with the volume control setting up high, or while continually listening at high volumes.

! Care of D VD/SACD/CD discs

DVD/SACD/CD discs are fairly resistant to damage, however mistracking can occur due to an accumulation of dirt on the disc surface. Follow the guidelines below for maximum enjoyment from your DVD/SACD/CD collection and player. " Do not write on either side of the disc, particular ly the non-label side from which

signals are read. Do not mark this surface.

" Keep your discs awa y from direct sunlight, heat, and excessive moisture. " Always hold the DVD/SACD/CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt, or water on the

DVD/SACD/CDs can cause noise or mistracking. If a DVD/SACD/CD is dirty or does not play properly, clean it with a soft, dry cloth, wiping straight out from the center, along the radius.

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Controls and indicators

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! Main uni t (front panel)

1.Disc Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2.Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3.Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4.Timer Set Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

5.SACD/DVD-AUDIO Multi Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

6.SACD/DVD-AUDIO Stereo Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

7.Dolby Pro Logic Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0

8.Dolby Digital Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

3 4

9.DTS Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

10.PCM Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

11.Daily Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

12.Once Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

13.Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

14.Title Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

15.Group Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

16.Chapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

17.Track Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

18.Total Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

19.Angle Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

20.Audio Signal/Speaker Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

21.Repeat/One Track Repeat/A-B Repeat Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

22.Random Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

23.Program Indicator

24.FM Stereo Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

25.FM Stereo Receiving Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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21 22

24 25

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General Information

Controls and indicators (continued)

1 2

3 4

(Left side) (Right side)

4321 6

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! Main unit (side panel)

6 7

1.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 69

2.Disc Door Open/Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

3.Function Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

4.Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

5.Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

6.Disc Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

7.Disc Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 22

8.Chapter (Track) Skip/Tuning Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . .23, 37

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! Main uni t (rear panel)

1.Coaxial Digital Audio Input Jack (to AV selector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

2.System Connection Jack (to AV selector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3.Video Output Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

4.S-video Output Jack (to AV selector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

5.Component Video Output Jacks (to AV selector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

6.Audio Input Jacks (to AV selector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

7.FM 75 Ohm Antenna Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

8.Antenna Ground Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

9.AM Antenna Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

10.System Connection Jacks (to amplifier unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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! Amplifier unit

1.AC Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.System Connection Jacks (to main unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.Subwoofer Pre Output Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

(Connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier.)

4.Front Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5.Center Speaker Terminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

6.Surround Speaker Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

(Front)

1 32

Reference page

(Rear)

4 5 6

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Controls and indicators (continued)

1 2

(Front)

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(Rear)

81095 6 7

22 23

! AV selector

Reference page

1.Power Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

2.Function Buttons

(MAIN UNIT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2/VIDEO 3/TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62, 64

3.Audio Output Jacks (to main unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

4.S-video Input Jack (to main unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

5.Component Video Input Jacks (to main unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

6.Component Video Input Jacks (VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2/VIDEO 3) . . . . .61

7.S-video Input Jacks (VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2/VIDEO 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

8.Video Input Jacks (VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2/VIDEO 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

9.Audio Input Jacks (VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2/VIDEO 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

10.Audio Output Jacks (VIDEO 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

11.Video Output Jack (VIDEO 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

12.S-video Output Jack (VIDEO 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

13.AC Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

14.Coaxial Digital Audio Input Jack (VIDEO 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

15.Optical Digital Audio Input Jack (VIDEO 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

16.Optical Digital Audio Input Jack (VIDEO 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

17.Optical Digital Audio Input Jack (VIDEO 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

18.Coaxial Digital Audio Output Jack (to main unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

19.System Connection Jack (to main unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

20.Audio TV Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

21.Video Output Jack (MONITOR OUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

22.S-video Output Jack (MONITOR OUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

23.Component Video Output Jacks (MONITOR OUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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The rating label is located on the bottom of the AV selector.

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11

12 13

15 16 17 18

20 21

23 24

26 27

29 30 31 32

35 36

Set the MODE 1/MODE 2 switch to MODE 1 and press the following buttons. Available operations change.

Reference page

1.Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.MODE 1/MODE 2 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

3.TV Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

4.Disc Door Open/Close Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

5.SACD/DVD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

6.TV On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

7.TV/Video Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

8.Stereo (2 channel) Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

9.Multi Channel Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

10.Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

11.TV Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

12.Cursor/Tuning Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 37

13.Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

14.Direct Number/Character Input Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 38

15.Fast Reverse Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

16.Chapter (Track) Skip Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

17.Repeat Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

18.Disc Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

19.Video Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

20.On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

21.Mute Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

22.Tuner (Band) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

23.TV Channel Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

24.TV Channel Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

25.Program Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

26.Random Play Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

27.Return Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

28.Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

29.Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

30.Cursor/Preset Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 39

31.Direct Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

32.Unit Display Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 31

33.Fast Forward Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

34.Chapter (Track) Skip Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

35.DVD Frame Advance, Disc Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 27

36.Disc Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Controls and indicators (continued)

! Remote control

Set the MODE 1/MODE 2 switch to MODE 2 and press the following buttons (indicated in blue). Available operations change.

General Information

1.Timer/Sleep Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 53

2.DVD Top Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

3.Sound Memory/Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 58

4.DVD Page Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

5.On-Screen Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

6.Sound Pattern Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

10 11

4 5 6

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7 8

7.DVD Super Picture Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

8.DVD Zoom Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

9.A - B Repeat Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

10.DVD Setup Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 44

11.Amplifier Setup Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

12.Return Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

13.DVD Page Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

14.DVD Gamma Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

15.DVD Angle Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

16.DVD Audio Language or CD Audio Output Select Button . . . . . . .30

17.DVD Subtitle Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

18.DVD Slow Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Notes:

" In "MODE 2", you can use buttons other than the above for the same operations

as in "MODE 1".

" After operations in "MODE 2", switch to "MODE 1".

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Description of discs

! Types of playable discs

The unit can play back discs bearing any of the following marks:

DVD

DVD-Video Disc for NTSC system DVD-Audio Disc for NTSC system

DVD-R for NTSC system DVD-RW for NTSC system

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Recorded in the video mode (*) Recorded in the video mode (*)

Discs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format) cannot be played back.

! DVD-Video

A popular type of DVD disc of the same size as a CD, mainly containing video images.

Region number

DVD discs are programmed with region numbers indicating countries in which they can be played. This system can play discs with region number "1" or "ALL".

Title and chapter

DVD-Video discs are divided into "titles" and "chapters". If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie is a separate "title". "Chapters" are subdivisions of titles.

Title 1 Title 2

Region number (playable area number)

ALL

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Some DVD discs may not function as described in the manual. See the disc jacket for restrictions.

SACD

Audio CD Audio CD-R Audio CD-RW

Or CD-R recorded in MP3 format (*)

(*) Some discs may not play properly due to the status of the equipment used for re-

cording, characteristics of the discs, scratches, dirt, or dirty optical pickup lens.

Or CD-RW recorded in MP3 format (*)

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

! DVD-Audio

Whereas DVD-Videos mainly contain video images, DVD-Audios mostly contain highquality sound data. Its recording capacity is seven times as much as a CD. Its physical structure is the same as DVD-Videos, but largely differs in data and directory structures. It consists of the audio zone, which is the main par t, and the video zone, which records video images.

Group and track

A DVD-Audio disc consists of "groups" and "tracks". Groups are equivalent to albums containing multiple songs. Tracks are the individual songs within a group.

Group 1 Group 2

Track 1

Track 2 Track 3 Track 1 Track 2

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Description of discs (continued)

General Information

! DVD-R/DVD-RW playback

" You can play DVD-R and DVD-RW discs recorded in the video mode. " Before playing DVD-R/DVD-RW discs with this unit, finalize them with the

equipment used for recording.

! SACD (Super Audio CD)

An SACD is a high-quality audio disc, capable of recording seven times as much data as a CD. There are three types of SACD: single layer, dual layer and hybrid. Hybrid disc contains both SACD and CD structures. Some SACD discs contain multi channel audio recordings.

Track

SACD and music CD are composed of "tracks". Tracks are equivalent to songs on a CD.

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4

! MP3 format on CD-R/CD-RW

An MP3 file is an audio data compressed in the MPEG 1 audio layer 3 format. MP3 files have the extension ".mp3". (Files with the extension ".mp3" may not play, or noise may occur during playback if not recorded in the MP3 format.)

Folder and track

- Description of discs -

MP3 discs consist of "folders" and "tracks".

MP3

disc

Folder 1

Track 1

Folder 2

Track 2 Track 1

Track 2Track 3

! Icons used on DVD discs

Check the icons of the DVD jacket before playing your discs.

Display Description

Format recorded on the DVD To adopt the video format to the connect-

Type of subtitles recorded

Example: You can select a subtitle language. 1: English 2: Japanese

Number of camera angles

Number of audio tracks and audio recording systems

Example: " You can change the audio language. 1: Original <English>

(Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)

2: Japanese (Dolby Digital 2 ch)

ed TVs ("wide-screen TV" or "4:3 size TV").

Recorded subtitle languages.

Number of angles recorded on the DVD. You can view scenes from different an-

gles.

The number of audio tracks and audio recording systems are indicated.

" Audio and recording system vary de-

pending on the DVD. Check them in the DVD's manual.

! Discs that cannot be played

" DVDs without the region number "1" or

"ALL"

" DVDs with PAL system " Photo CD " DVDs with SECAM system " CD-ROM " DVDs with MPEG sound " Discs recorded in special formats, etc. " DVD-ROM " DVD-RAM

" The discs above cannot be played at all, or no sound is heard although images

appear on the screen or vice versa.

" Faulty playback may damage the speakers and can have an adverse effect on

your hearing when played at high volume settings.

" This DVD player adopts the NTSC system. Discs that were made in foreign

countries may not be played back. Check the recording system before purchasing discs.

" You cannot play illegally produced discs.

" CDG " Video CD

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System installation

! Placing the speaker in your system

The best surround effect will be achieved by placing each speaker at the same distance from the listening position. It is recommended to arrange the speakers as shown below.

Front

speaker (left)

Subwoofer

Center

speaker

Front speaker (right)

Default setting: 6 feet (2 m)

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Notes:

" Place the TV halfway between the front speakers. " It is recommended that the center speaker be placed near the television. " Place the surround speakers at a position just above the height of your ears. " The subwoofer vibrates while reproducing bass. Place it on a stable, sturdy sur-

face.

" The subwoofer reproduces only lower frequency bass tones. " Since the human ear cannot identify the direction of low bass tones, the subwoofer

can usually be placed freely in the room for the best sound result.

" Bass sound is easily affected by the position of the subwoofer. If the bass tones in

the listening position seem much too low or too high, try changing your listening position. If the bass tone level changes when you change the listening position, try relocating the subwoofer.

Surround speaker (left)

Note:

The default distance is set to 6 feet (2 m). If speakers cannot be placed at equal distances, refer to "Speaker delay setting" (see page 49).

Surround speaker (right)

Installation image:

Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right)

Center speaker

! Cooling fan

This unit is fitted with a cooling fan at the rear for improved cooling. Do not cover the opening in this section with any obstacles.

Caution:

" The unit will get warm while being used. Do not touch the warm areas of the unit

for prolonged periods to avoid damage to you.

" This unit contains an automatic protection circuit, which protects the unit from

being damaged. All speaker outputs are muted when this circuit is activated. Should the unit stop operating, first check the speaker terminals for shorted wires, then press the ON/STAND-BY button on the main unit to turn on the unit.

Cooling fan

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System connections

Make sure to unplug the AC power cord before making this connection.

Using the supplied cables, connect the main unit, amplifier unit, AV selector, and a TV.

Preparation for Use

Audio cable (supplied)

S-video cable (supplied)

Main unit

Black Blue

Tip: blueTip: black

Amplifier unit

Black Blue

Tip: blueTip: black

- System connections -

System connection cable (for signal/sound/power)

[supplied]

Component video cable (supplied)

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Coaxial digital cable (supplied)

AV selector

System connection cable (for signal/sound) [supplied]

Video cable (supplied)

To video input jack

! Connections 1

Connect the main unit and amplifier unit as follows.

Connect the supplied system connection cable (for signal/sound/power).

To connect:

Match the colors when connecting the cables. Insert the cable until it clicks, with the arrow side up.

To disconne c t:

Pull the cable straight out pressing the plug.

Connect the main unit and AV selector as follows.

1 Connect the supplied system connection cable (for signal/sound). 2 Connect the supplied component video cable and S-video cable. 3 Connect the supplied coaxial digital cable and audio cable.

To connect:

Insert the cable until it clicks, with the arrow facing up (main unit) and facing down (AV selector).

Main unit:

Arrow

AV selector:

Push

Arrow

Unplug

Connect the AV selector and TV.

Use the supplied video cable.

Notes:

" You can enjoy higher quality images using the component video or S-video output.

Use a commercially available cable. (see page 17).

" Alternatively, connect the video output jack on the main unit to the T V' s video input

jack to view images.

" Change the TV input in accordance with the connected jack. " Do not connect other equipment between the TV and AV selector. If a VCR is con-

nected, pictures may be distorted.

" Using the audio cable, you can listen to the TV sound with this unit (see page 61).

You can connect a DVD recorder, VCR, etc. to the AV selector to enjoy the sound through the speakers.

VCR or DVD recorder etc.

Projector

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- System connections -

Arrow

To disconnect:

Pull the cable straight out pressing the plug.

Main unit: AV selector:

Push

Unplug

Push

Unplug

Notes:

" If your TV is not equipped with a component video input, it is not necessary to con-

nect the component video cable between the main unit and the AV selector.

" If your TV is equipped with a component video input, then you should connect the

component video cable between the main unit and the AV selector, and be sure to connect an additional component cable between the AV selector and the TV.

Digital tuner

Digital video

camera

etc.

Connecting other equipment (See pages 61 - 65.)

Preparation for Use

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Speaker connection

" Make sure to leave the AC power cord disconnected when connecting the speakers. " Use a speaker system which has 100 W or more rated power input and 4 - 8 ohm impedance.

See page 12 for placing the speakers. To enjoy the high-quality sound of DVD-Audio or SACD discs, it is recommended to connect speakers with a wide frequency range.

Preparation for Use

Front speaker

(right)

(not supplied)

Speaker wire (not supplied)

Center speaker

(not supplied)

Speaker wire (not supplied)

Amplifier unit

Speaker wire (not supplied)

Front speaker

(left)

(not supplied)

- Speaker connection -

Speaker wire (not supplied)

Surround speaker

(right)

(not supplied)

You can connect a commercially available subwoofer with a built-in amplifier (see page 65).

Surround

(left)

(not supplied)

speaker

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! Connecting speaker wires

Make sure to leave the AC power cord disconnected when connecting the speakers. Connect the speaker wires to the speakers first, then to the unit.

When using a speaker wire:

1 Strip the speaker wire about 5/8" (15

mm) and twist the conductors.

Approx. 5/8" (15 mm)

2 Loosen the speaker terminal. 3 Insert the speaker wire and tighten the

thumbscrew.

Antenna connection

Supplied FM antenna:

Connect the FM antenna wire to the FM 75 OHMS jack and position the FM antenna wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received.

FM antenna

Black

Supplied AM loop antenna:

Connect the AM loop antenna wire to the AM and GND terminals. Position the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand or a wall with screws (not supplied).

Note:

Placing the antenna on the unit or near the AC power cord may cause noise pickup. Place the antenna away from the unit for better reception.

White

AM loop antenna

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Caution:

" Use a speaker system which has 100 W or more rated power input an d 4 - 8

ohm impedance.

" If the volume is turned up too high with the speakers of less than 4 ohm imped-

ance connected, the protection circuit of the amplifier is activated. No sound is produced temporarily.

" Do not mistake the and , and right and left terminals of the speaker wires. (The

right speaker is placed on the right when you face the unit.)

" Do not short-circuit the speaker wire. If it happens with the

power on, the protection circuit is activated and the unit is set to the power stand-by mode. In this case, check that the speaker wire is connected correctly before turning on the power again.

Incorrect

" When the center and surround speakers and subwoofer are not connected, set the

speaker size to "C-NO", "S-NO" and "SW-NO". Otherwise, the protection circuit may be activated and the power is turned off.

Installing the AM loop antenna:

< Assembling > < Attaching to the wall >

Wall Screws (not supplied)

Outdoor FM or AM antenna:

Use an outdoor FM or AM antenna if you require better reception. Consult your dealer. When using an outdoor AM antenna, be sure to keep the wire of the AM loop antenna connected.

Outdoor FM antenna

Ground rod

Outdoor AM antenna 49 feet (15 m)

25 feet (7.5 m )

Ground wire

AM loop antenna

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- Speaker connection / Antenna connection -

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TV connection

Unplug all equipment before making any connections.

If your TV is equipped with an S-video input jack or component video input jacks, purchase an appropriate cable to enjoy higher quality images. When you use a TV supporting progressive scan, open the initial setting screen and set "PROGRESSIVE OUT" to "ON" in "TV MODE" (see page 46).

! Positioning cables

Bundle up cables of the main unit and amplifier unit using each cord holder.

Main unit

Amplifier unit

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AV selector

To S-video input jack

S-video cable

(commercially available)

To component video input jacks

- TV connection -

Component video cable (commercially available)

Notes:

" For the connection, you can also connect the S-video output jack or component

video output jacks on the main unit to TV's S-video input jack or component video input jacks.

" Change the TV input in accordance with the connected jack. " Do not connect other equipment between the TV and AV selector. If a VCR is con-

nected, pictures may be distorted.

" Using the audio cable, you can listen to the TV sound with this unit (see page 61). " If your TV has different indications for the component video inputs (Y, CB and CR

or Y, B-Y and P-Y), connect jacks with its matching color.

" Do not connect to a component video input jack designed for the high-vision sys-

tem, which is not DVD-compatible (the images may be distorted or not appear).

" To view images, connect a TV to the AV selector with a video cable, component

video cable, or S-video cable.

" When using a component video cable, connect the component video input and

output jacks. When using an S-video cable or video cable, connect the S-video/ video input and output jacks.

Removing cord holders:

Cord holder

1 Move one side towards outside. 2 Lift up to remove.

Note:

If the image or sound is distorted, remove the AC power cord and antenna wires from the holder.

Remote control

! Battery installation

1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the supplied batteries

according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment.

When inserting or removing the batteries, push them toward the battery terminals.

3 Close the cover.

Precautions for battery use:

" Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time. " Do not mix old and new batteries. " Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for long periods of time. This will

prevent potential damage due to battery leakage.

Caution:

" Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium batter y, etc.). " Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to malfunction.

Notes concerning use:

" Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the operation

becomes erratic. Purchase 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar).

" Periodically clean the transmitter on the remote control and the sensor on the unit

with a soft cloth.

" Exposing the sensor on the unit to strong light may interfere with operation.

Change the lighting or the direction of the unit.

" Keep the remote control away from moisture, heat, shock, and vibrations.

! Test of the remote control

Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the main unit.

The remote control can be used within the range shown on the right.

Press the ON/STAND-BY button. Does the power turn on? Now, you can enjoy your system.

Note:

The remote control may not work while the disc door is open. Move closer to the main unit, or aim the remote control from different angles.

Main unit

Remote sensor

8" - 20' (0.2 m - 6 m)

AC power connection

! Conn ectin g the AC power cord

After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug the AC power cord of the amplifier unit and the AV selector into the AC outlet.

AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Note:

Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if the unit will not be in use for a prolonged period of time.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

! To turn the power on

1 Press the POWER button on the AV selector. 2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the main unit.

If the power does not turn on, check if the power cords are plugged in properly.

To set the main unit and amplifier unit to stand-by mode:

Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the main unit again.

To turn off the AV selector:

Press the POWER button on the AV selector again.

Notes:

" After the main unit and amplifier unit enters the power stand-by mode, wait a few

seconds to turn on again.

" To turn on the main unit, you can also use the ON/STAND-BY button on the

remote control.

" You cannot turn on/off the AV selector with the ON/STAND-BY button on the

remote control.

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Preparation for Use

- Remote control / AC power connection -

AV selector

Main unit

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Setting the clock

By setting the unit to the correct time, you can use it not only as a clock but also for timer playback.

- Setting the clock -

In this example, the clock is set to 9:30 AM.

Turn on the power, set the MO DE 1/MO DE 2 switch to MOD E 2 and press the TIMER/SLEEP button.

Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "CLOCK ADJUST",

and then press the ENTER button.

Press the or button to adjust the hour and then press the ENTER but-

ton.

" Press the or button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to

advance continuously.

" The 12-hour display will appear. " "AM" will change to "PM" automatically.

Press the or button to adjust the minutes and then press the ENTER

button.

" Press the or button once to advance the time by 1 minute. Hold it down

to advance continuously.

" The hour will not advance even if minutes advance from "59" to "00". " The clock starts from "0" second (seconds are not displayed). " The time disappears after approx. 2 seconds.

To confirm the time display: [When the unit is in the stand-by mode]

Set the MODE 1/MODE 2 switch to MODE 1 and press the DISPLAY button. The time display will appear for about 5 seconds.

[When the power is on]

Set the MODE 1/MODE 2 switch to MODE 2 and press the TIMER/SLEEP button. Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "CLOCK". The time display will appear for about 10 seconds.

To readj ust the clock:

Perform "Setting the clock" from the beginning.

" In step 2, the time will be displayed. " Follow steps 3 - 4.

Note:

Unplugging the unit or power failure will clear the clock setting. Readjust the clock.

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