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Enjoying surround sound (sound mode)

This product is equipped with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders. You can enjoy power­ful and high-quality surround sound as if you were on the scene.

Dolby Di gital

Disc with this trademark

One of the digital audio systems for theatrical use. You can enjoy the stereophonic
effect in the home theatre system.

When you set the audio output to Dolby Digital for a disc recorded in Dolby Digital,
the DIGITAL indicator lights up (see page 28).

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

Dolby Pro Logic reproduces 5.1 channel surround from 2 channel stereo sound.

Stereo-recorded discs and videotapes

Dolby Pro Logic decodes 2 channel stereo sound from discs, videotapes, etc. to
reproduce 5.1 channel surround sound. You can enjoy a three-dimensional sound
field.

When Dolby Pro Logic is activated, the PRO LOGIC indicator lights up.

A signal recording format without compression

Used in DVD and CD featuring a musical or concert.

Dolby Pro Logic

Linear PCM

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One of the digital audio systems for theatrical use. As the sound quality is empha­sised, you can enjoy the realistic sound effect in the home theatre system.

When you set the audio output to DTS for a disc recorded in DTS, the indicator
lights up (see page 28).

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" Audio signal/Speaker indicators

Audio signal indicators light up for the corresponding audio source, and speaker indi­cators are illuminated according to signals sent to the speakers.

(3)(4) (6)(5)

(2)(1)

Audio signal indicator

Speaker indicator

Example:

When 2.1 channel audio signals (L, R, LFE) are
received, the audio signal indicators "L", "R" and
"LFE" light up.
The illustration on the right indicates that 2 chan­nel stereo sound (L and R) is reproduced.

(7)

(10) (11)(9)

(8)

(12) (13)

Audio signal/Speaker indicators:

(1) Left Front Speaker Indicator
(2) Left Indicator
(3) Centre Indicator
(4) Centre Speaker Indicator
(5) Right Indicator
(6) Right Front Speaker Indicator
(7) Low Frequency Effect Indicator
(8) Surround Monaural Signal Indicator

(Lights up when the surround speakers receive monaural signals.)

(9) Left Surround Speaker Indicator
(10) Left Surround Indicator
(11) Subwoofer Indicator
(12) Right Surround Indicator
(13) Right Surround Speaker Indicator

Notes:

! You can switch the audio output when the disc contains sounds of multiple audio

formats (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.). See page 28.

! Sound may not be produced from the subwoofer depending on the disc.
! You cannot change the multi channel mode or stereo mode on DVD-Audio discs

(audio part only) or SACD discs (SACD layer only), or whilst listening to the radio.

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2 channel stereo sound is converted to 5.1 chan­nel surround sound, and all the speaker indica­tors " " light up.

When Dolby Pro Logic is activated

L, R, LFE: Incoming audio

signals

" " appears when the
speakers are receiving audio
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Enjoying surround sound (sound mode) (continued)

You can enjoy spacious sound recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS.
Also, Dolby Pro Logic allows you to enjoy spacious 2 channel stereo sound.

" Listening to sounds in the multi channel

mode (5.1 ch, etc.)

Whilst the disc is playing, press the MULTI-CH button.

Example: DTS format

A maximum of 5.1-ch surround sound is
reproduced to provide three-dimensional
effect.

When you press once, the last used setting appears. To change it, press the button
repeatedly within 3 seconds.

DVD (Dolby Digital or DTS)

STANDARD MOVIE

MUSICNIGHT

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Notes:

! You cannot change the multi channel mode or stereo mode on DVD-Audio

discs (audio part only) or SACD discs (SACD layer only), or whilst listening
to the radio.

! If sound is unpleasant to listen to, change the multi channel mode or stereo mode.
! Settings for the multi channel mode and stereo mode are retained by input (DVD,

TV, AUX and VCR).

STANDARD: You can enjoy the original sound as it is.
MOVIE: The bass level is increased for powerful sound effect.
MUSIC: You can enjoy lively sound by producing the articulate sound.
NIGHT: Soft but powerful sound is achieved even at low volumes.

Note:

When listening to Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you cannot select "STADIUM" and
"HALL".

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2 channel stereo sound (CD, videotapes, etc.)

Whilst the disc is playing, press the MULTI-CH button.

Example: 2-ch stereo sound

Dolby Pro Logic converts 2 channel
stereo sound of CDs, etc. to 5.1 chan­nel.

When you press once, the last used setting appears. To change it, press the button
repeatedly within 3 seconds.

STANDARD MOVIE MUSIC

NIGHTSTADIUMHALL

STANDARD: You can enjoy the original sound as it is.
MOVIE: The bass level is increased for powerful sound effect.
MUSIC: You can enjoy lively sound by producing the articulate sound.
NIGHT: Soft but powerful sound is achieved even at low volumes.
STADIUM: You feel like one of the audience in a stadium.
HALL: A concert hall atmosphere is created.

" Listening to 2 channel stereo sounds

Whilst the disc is playing, press the STEREO button.

Example: DTS format

You can enjoy 2 channel stereo sound.

When you press once, the last used setting appears. To change it, press the button
repeatedly within 3 seconds.

STEREO VIRTUAL

STEREO: You can enjoy the great acoustic effects of the front speakers and

subwoofer.

VIRTUAL: Although the surround speaker does not work, you can enjoy spa-

cious surround effects.
It sounds as if speakers were also placed in .

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Notes:

! When monaural signals are received in the multi channel mode, only the centre

speaker and subwoofer produce sound.

! When you play Dolby Digital or DTS sound with "STADIUM" or "HALL" s et, sur-

round is automatically set to "STANDARD".

Notes:

! When the surround mode is set to "STERE O" or "VIRTUAL", the same monaural

sound is reproduced in the both of the right and left channels.

! Some discs are recorded at 96 kHz of sampling frequency. When this type of disc

is played, the sound mode is changed to "STEREO" automatically. The sound
mode cannot be changed during playback.

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Changing the initial setting of DVD

A new setting will be retained even if the unit is set to the stand-by mode. If you want
to restore or change the setting, reset it.

1

Press the button, set the MODE 1/
MODE 2 switch to MODE 2 and press

the DVD SE T UP b u t t o n .

! "OSD LANGUAGE SETUP" menu ap-

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! When changing the initial setting next

time, the screen in step 3 will appear. If
the "DVD SETUP" menu appears, per­form step 3.

2

Press the , , or button to select
a parameter and press the ENTER

button.

Select a language (see page 48).

OSD LANGUAGE SETUP

ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO

OSD LANGUAGE SETUP

ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO

SVENSKA
NEDERLANDS

ENTER

ENTER

SVENSKA
NEDERLANDS

SELECT

RETURN

3

Press the or button to select a
setting item and press the ENTER

button.

For setting items, see the table on page 48.

4

Press the , , or button to select a parameter and press the

DVD SETUP
TV MODE
PARENTAL
AUDIO
DISC LANGUAGE
OSD LANGUAGE

ENTER

SELECT
ENTER

RETURN

ENTER button.

Example: "TV MODE" is selected

To change other settings, begin from step 2.

3

4:

LB

NTSC
AUDIO

5

Press the RETURN button twice.

TV MODE

NTSC
DVD-AUDIO

TV MODE

4:3

PS

4:3

LB

16 : 9

TV MODE

4:3

PS

4:3

LB

16 : 9

The new setting is memorised.

Notes:

! You cannot display the initial setting screen whilst a disc is play ing.
! The previous screen appears by pressing the RETURN button whilst selecting

an item or setting.

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ENTER

ENTER

SELECT

RETURN

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Se tt in g Se lectable par am et er s

TV MODE TV MODE

(* indicates initial settings.)

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Description Reference

page

Select according to the TV. P. 49

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PARENTAL PASSWORD Please enter a 4-

AUDIO DIGITAL BITSTREAM*

NTSC NTSC

DVD-AUDIO AUDIO*
(Selectable when

a disc is not insert­ed.)

LEVEL LEVEL 1 - 8

CODE USA

NTSC PAL*

VIDEO

digit password.

OFF*

GERMANY*

D-PCM

Selects the correct colour system (TV standard). P. 49

Some DVD-Audio discs contain both DVD-Audio and DVD-Video contents. Select either as default. P. 31

You can set a 4-digit password required to change the "LEVEL" and "CODE" (country code). If you
forget the password, press the button four times.

Restrict viewing by selecting a level. P. 49

Set a country code according to a parental control level of discs. P. 49

Select the audio output according to the external equipment connected to the optical digital audio out­put socket.

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LANGUAGE

AUDIO ENGLISH*

SPANISH
OTHER

SUB TITLE ENGLISH

SPANISH
OTHER

OFF*

MENU ENGLISH* Select a language for the disc menu, etc. If the selected language is not available, the display appears

ENGLISH* DEUTSCH Select a language to play. If the selected language is not available, the disc plays in a default lan­ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS SVENSKA
ITALIANO NEDERLANDS

Select a language to play. If the selected language is not available, the disc plays in a def ault lan­guage.

Select a language for subtitles (displayed on the TV screen). If the selected language is not available,
subtitles appear in a default language.

OFF: Select this to hide subtitles.

in a default language.

guage.

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Changing the initial setting of DVD (continued)

" Video format

Indicator Setting

When playing a wide image (16:9) disc,
the left and right sides of the image are
cut (pan scan) to display a natural-look­ing 4:3 size image.

A wide image disc without pan scan

is played back in letter box .
A 4:3 disc is played in 4:3.
When playing a wide image (16:9) disc,

black bands are inserted at the top and
bottom and you can enjoy full wide im­ages (16:9) on a 4:3 size TV.

A 4:3 disc is played in 4:3.
A wide image (16:9) is displayed when

playing a wide image (16:9) disc.

" TV type setting

Indicator Setting

NTSC Select this mode for the NTSC TV.
NTSC PAL Select this mode for the PAL TV.

" Pare ntal setting

Indicator Setting

LEVEL 1 Only DVD software intended for children can be played back.
LEVEL 2 to 7 Only DVD software intended for general use and children can be

LEVEL 8 DVD software of any grade (adult/general/children) can be played

OFF Parental control is cancelled.
CODE Country code for parental control

Country code list:

played back.

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! When playing a 4:3 image disc, the image size depends on the

setting of the connected TV.
! If you play back a wide image (16:9) disc with the unit connected

to a 4:3 TV, images appear stretched vertically.

Note:

When playing the disc with a fixed video for mat, it will not change even if the TV
screen size is changed.

USA
CANADA
JAPAN
GERMANY
FRANCE
UK
ITALY

SPAIN
SWISS
SWEDEN
HOLLAND
NORWAY
DENMARK
FINLAND

BELGIUM
HONG KONG
SINGAPORE
THAILAND
MALAYSIA
INDONESIA
TAIWAN

PHILIPPINE
AUSTRALIA
RUSSIA
CHINA

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Notes:

! For the parental setting, enter a 4-digit number (example: 1234), which will be your

password. Enter "1234" from the next time.

! Whilst playing a disc with parental control, the display may appear requesting a

password in order to watch some restricted scenes. In such a case, enter the
password to temporarily change the control level.

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" Disc language " Selecting a language for "DISC LAN-

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AUDIO A language for audio can be set.

You can specify a language for dialogues and narration.

English French

Thank you

SUB TITLE A language for subtitle can be set.

The subtitle is displayed in a specified language.

English French

Thank you

MENU A language for disc menus can be set.

Menu screens are displayed in a specified language.

English French

CAST

STAFF

Merci

ACTEURS

PERSONNEL

Merci

GUAGE", etc.

Check the code of the language (See the language code list on page 65).
Example: When you select HU (Hungarian)

1

On the initial setting screen, select
"DISC LANGUAGE" (see steps 1 - 3

on page 47), and select "MENU" and
press the ENTER button.

2

Press the or button to select "H"
for the first letter.

3

Press the or button to move the
cursor to the "MENU 2".

4

Press the or button to select "U"
for the second letter.

5

Press the ENTER button.

6

Press the RETURN button twice.

The new setting is memorised.

DISC LANGUAGE

AUDIO
SUB TITLE
MENU

ENTER

DISC LANGUAGE

MENU 1 H
MENU 2 A

DISC LANGUAGE

MENU 1 H
MENU 2 A

DISC LANGUAGE

MENU 1 H
MENU 2 U

SELECT
ENTER

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ENGLISH
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Changing the default settings of the amplifier

Change settings according to the connected speakers.

Speaker size setting (See pages 51, 52.)
Speaker delay setting (See page 52.)
Speaker level setting (See page 53.)
Test tone (See page 53.)

Example:

If the right surround speaker is 3.3 m away from the listening position, change set­tings as shown below (adjust the SR).

SW

SL

1 In "Speaker delay setting", set the right surround speaker (SR) to 3.3 m.
2 In "Speaker level setting", slightly increase the level of the right surround speaker

3 In "Test tone", check the sound from each speaker (see page 53).

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Note:

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FL

Default setting: 2 m

as it is a little farther than others (see page 53).

FR

SR

FL

SW

SL

CT

3.3 m

FR

SR

If you press during the
operation, you can go
back one step.

" Speaker size setting

You can change the sizes of the front speakers, centre speaker, and surround speak­ers, or turn on or off the centre speaker and surround speakers.

1

Set the MODE 1/MODE 2 switch to MODE 2 and press the AMP SET
UP button.

2

Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select "SP SIZE", and press the ENTER but-

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Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
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Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select their sizes.

To set sizes of other speakers, repeat the operation
from step 3.

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Press the RETURN button twice.

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When you select "LARGE", all channel signals are sent to the speaker.
When you select "SMALL", frequencies below 120 Hz are sent to the s ubwoofer.

Speaker type Speaker size

Front speaker (Left, Right) F-SMALL * Small diameter

F-LARGE Large diameter

Centre speaker C-SMALL * Small diameter

C-LARGE Large diameter
C-NO OFF

Surround speaker (Left, Right) S-SMALL * Small diameter

S-LARGE Large diameter
S-NO OFF

(*) indicates the default setting.

Notes:

! On some DVD-Audio or SACD discs, the subwoofer may not produce sound even

if the speaker size is set to "SMALL".

! You do not need to adjust the speaker size of the supplied speakers.
! The speaker size setting is not available when the input is set to tuner, or the sur-

round is "STEREO" or "VIRTUAL".

! When the centre and surround speakers are not connected, set the speaker size

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

" Speaker delay setting

When some of the speakers are at a different distance from the listening point, you
can select the speaker delay to make it s eem as though the speaker distances are
the same.

1

Set the MODE 1/MODE 2 switch to MODE 2 and press the AMP SET
UP button.

2

Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select "SP DELAY", and press the ENTER

button.

3

Within 30 seconds, press the or button to
select the desired speaker.

The indicator of the selected speaker flashes.

4

Within 30 seconds, press the or button to
select the distance.

! You can change the distance in 0.1 m steps.
! To set the distance of other speakers, repeat the op-

eration from step 3.

5

Press the RETURN button twice.

The setting is complete.

Speaker type Delay range Default setting

FL Front speaker (Left) 0.1 to 9.0 m 2 m
CT Centre speaker 0.1 to 9.0 m 2 m
FR Front speaker (Right) 0.1 to 9.0 m 2 m
SR Surround speaker (Right) 0.1 to 9.0 m 2 m
SL Surround speaker (Left) 0.1 to 9.0 m 2 m

SW Subwoofer 0.1 to 9.0 m 2 m

Notes:

! The speaker delay setting is only available for the front speakers and subwoofer if

the input is set to tuner, or the surround is "STEREO" or "VIRTUAL".

! The speaker delay setting is invalid whilst playing DVD-Audio or SACD discs (valid

for the CD lay er of SACD discs).

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" Speaker level setting

If sounds from the speakers are uneven, you can equalise them by adjusting the
speaker levels.

1

Set the MODE 1/MODE 2 switch to MODE 2 and press the AMP SET
UP button.

2

Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select "SP LEVEL", and press the ENTER but-

ton.

3

Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select the desired speaker.

The indicator of the selected speaker flashes.

4

Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
adjust the level.

! You can adjust the level at 1 dB intervals.
! To adjust the levels of other speakers, repeat the op-

eration from step 3.

5

Press the RETURN button twice.

The setting is complete.

Speaker type Level range Default setting

FL Front speaker (Left) - 6 dB to + 6 dB 0 dB
CT Centre speaker - 6 dB to + 6 dB 0 dB
FR Front speaker (Right) - 6 dB to + 6 dB 0 dB
SR Surround speaker (Right) - 6 dB to + 6 dB 0 dB
SL Surround speaker (Left) - 6 dB to + 6 dB 0 dB

SW Subwoofer - 10 dB to + 10 dB 0 dB

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! The speaker level setting is only available for the front speakers and subwoofer if

the input is set to tuner, or the surround is "STEREO" or "VIRTUAL".

! If subwoofer sound is distorted, lower the subwoofer level.

" Test tone

You can check each speaker sound by a test tone. Readjust the volume set in
"Speaker level setting".

1

Set the MODE 1/MODE 2 switch to MODE 2 and press the AMP SET
UP button.

2

Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select "TONE", and press the ENTER b utton.

The test tone will be heard from each speaker, in order, at about 2-second inter­vals.

To adjust speaker levels

Whilst the test tone is heard:
Adjust the level with the or button.
Press the or to select a speaker.

3

Press the RETURN button twice.

The setting is complete.

Notes:

! The test tone is produced only from the front speakers and subwoofer if the input

source is set to tuner or the surround is "STEREO" or "VIRTUAL".

! If NO (OFF) is selected for a speaker in the speaker size setting, no test tone will

be heard from it.

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In the stop mode, you can change the amplifier settings on the TV
screen.

1

Set the MODE 1/MODE 2 switch to MODE
2 and press the AMP SET UP button.

! The amplifier setting screen appears.
! "CROSSOVER" (amplifier setting) cannot be

selected.

2

Press the or button to select the menu and press the ENTER
button.

3

Press the , , or button to cha nge the
setting and press the ENTER button.

(The number of repetition depends on the setting item.)

! To change other settings, begin from step 2.
! "SUB WOOFER" (speaker size) cannot be selected.

4

Press the RETURN button twice.

The setting is complete.

Note:

You cannot change the amplifier settings unless the input source is set to DVD/CD.

AMPLIFIER SETUP

SPEAKER SIZE
SPEAKER DELAY
SPEAKER LEVEL
TEST TONE
CROSSOVER

SELECT

ENTER

SPEAKER SIZE

FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SUB WOOFER

Repeat the operation as instructed.

ENTER

SELECT

SMALL
SMALL
SMALL
YES

RETURN

RETURN

CHANGE

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Timer playback

The unit starts playback or turns on the radio at a specified time.
This unit has 2 types of timer functions: "once timer" and "daily timer".

Once timer:

Once timer playback works for one t ime only at a preset time.

Use when...

You want to listen to a radio programme on the day.
(After operation, the timer setting is cancelled.)

Daily timer:

Daily timer playback works at the same preset time every day.

Use when...

You want to use the timer as a wake up call, or listen to the radio at the same time
every day.

You can use the once timer and daily timer together.

For example, use the timer as a wake-up call (daily timer), and listen to the ra­dio later on the day.

1 Set the daily timer (pages 55 - 56).
2 Set the once timer (pages 55 - 56).

1 minute or more

Setting the timer

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Once timer

Start

Daily timer

Stop Start Stop

Notes:

! If both timers are set for the same time, the once timer setting will start.
! When using both timers, allow at least 1 minute between operations. Otherwise

the timer used later will not work.

Before setting timer:

1 Set the clock (see page 17).

If the clock is not set to the correct time, the timers do not work properly.

2 Prepare a source to play back.

! Insert a disc to play.
! To use the radio for timer playback, store a station (see page 38).

Notes:

! When you use the timer to play a DVD with a menu screen, playback stops at the

menu screen.

! If the unit is unplugged or a power failure occurs after timer setting, the cloc k stops

and the timer setting will be cancelled. Set the clock and timer again.

! You cannot use the timer to operate other equipment.
! Timer playback does not start if the unit is turned on at the start time.

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Turn on the power, set the MODE 1 /MODE 2 s witch to MODE 2 and
press the TIMER/SLEEP button.

2

Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "TIMER
ONCE" or "TIMER DAILY", and press the ENTER button.

Once timer Daily timer

3

Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "ONCE SET"
or "DAILY SET", and press the ENTER button.

Once timer Daily timer

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Switch the input with the or button, and then press the ENTER
button.

! Available playback sources: DVD/CD, TUNER, TV, AUX and VCR.
! If you select TV, AUX or VCR, connect the unit to the corresponding equip-

ment and set the timer.

! When you select "TUNER", select a station by pressing the or button, and

then press the ENTER button.

! If a station has not been programmed, "NO P.SET" will be displayed and timer

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Press the or button to adjust
the hour and then press the EN-

TER button.

5

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

ENTER button.

6

Set the time to finish as in steps
4 and 5 above.

Preset channel number

8

Adjust the volume with the or

button and press the ENTER

button.

Do not set the volume too high.

9

Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode.

! The unit enters the timer stand-by mode.

(The timer set indicator lights up. See page 57.)

! The timer setting is retained.

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Operations after setting the timer

1

After setting the timer

Lights up

! The unit is in the timer stand-by mode.
! If the timer set indicator does not light up, turn on the power and set the timer

again.

2

At the start time

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flashes

" In the timer stand-by mode

Checking the timer setting:

1 Set the MODE 1/MODE 2 switch to MODE 2 and press the TIMER/SLEEP button.
2 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "TIMER ONCE" or "TIMER

DAILY", and press the ENTER button.

3 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "ONCE CALL" or "DAILY

CALL", and press the ENTER button.
The unit returns to the timer stand-by mode after displaying the settings in order.

Cancelling the timer setting:

1 Set the MODE 1/MODE 2 switch to MODE 2 and press the TIMER/SLEEP button.
2 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "TIMER ONCE" or "TIMER

DAILY", and press the ENTER button.

3 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "ONCE OFF" or "DAILY OFF",

and press the ENTER button.
Timer will be cancelled (the setting will be retained).

" To use the same timer setting

Once timer:

1 Turn on the power, set the MODE 1/MODE 2 switch to MODE 2 and press the TIM-

ER/SLEEP button.

2 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "TIMER ONCE", and press

the ENTER button.

3 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "ONCE ON", and press the

ENTER button.

4 Press the ON/STAND-B Y button to enter the power stand-by mode.

Daily timer:

The timer will operate at the same time ever y day. It will continue until the daily timer
setting is cancelled. Cancel the daily timer when it is not in use.
When you use the same setting for the daily timer, se lect "TIMER DAILY" instead of
"TIMER ONCE", and select "DAILY ON" instead of "ONCE ON".

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The volume will increase gradually until it reaches the preset volume.

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When the finish time is reached:

The unit is set to the power stand-by mode automatically.

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Sleep timer

The unit turns off at a specified time when listening to a disc or the radio.

To confirm the remaining sleep time:

1 Whilst "SLEEP" appears, set the MODE 1/MODE 2 switch to MODE 2 and press

the TIMER/SLEEP button.

2 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select "SLEEP".

! The remaining sleep time is displayed for about 10 seconds.
! You can change the remaining sleep time whilst it is displayed by pressing the

ENTER button (steps 3 - 4).

To cancel the sleep operation:

Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst "SLEEP" is indicated.
To cancel the sleep operation without setting the system to the stand-by mode, pro­ceed as follows.

1 Set the MODE 1/MODE 2 switch to MODE 2 and press

the TIMER/SLEEP button.

2 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select

"SLEEP OFF".

3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.

("SLEEP" goes out.)

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During playback, set the MODE 1/MODE 2 switch to MODE 2 and
press the TIMER/SLEEP button.

2

Within 10 seconds, press the or button to
select "SLEEP SET", and press the ENTER

button.

3

Press the or button to select the time.

(Maximum: 2 hours - Minimum: 1 minute)

! 2 hours - 5 minutes 5-minute intervals
! 5 minutes - 1 minute 1-minute intervals

4

Press the ENTER button.

! The unit will enter the power stand-by mode auto-

matically after the preset time has elapsed.

! The volume will be turned down 1 minute before the sleep operation finishes,

and then you cannot change the volume.

" To use timer and sleep operation together

For example, you can fall asleep to the radio, and wake up to CD.

1 Set the sleep time (steps 1 - 4).
2 Set the timer playback (steps 1 - 8, page 56).

Make sure timer playback does not start whilst sleep timer is active.

The unit enters into the power stand-by mode after the time set for sleep timer, and
turns on at the start time of timer playback.

1

Sleep timer setting

2

1 minute - 2 hours

Sleep operation
starts.

Timer playback setting

Sleep operation will
automatically stop.

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Operating the connected TV

You can operate Sharp TVs with the remote control. Change the remote control set­ting if operating other manufa ctur ers' TV, or if you cannot operate a Sharp TV.

" W atching TV

1

Press the TV I button to turn on the TV.

2

Press the TV CH ( or ) button to set the channel.

Other buttons available for operating TVs

- Operating the connected TV -

Operation Button

Volume control

Switching the input

" Changing the TV registration

1

Whilst holding down the TV button, enter the manufa cturer setting
number (4 digits).

2

Release the TV button.

The setting is registered and the TV can be operated with the remote control of
this unit.

Notes:

! You cannot operate some Sharp TVs with the remote control.
! As for manufacturers with 2 or more setting numbers, select one with which you

can operate the TV.

! Once you set a number, the number previously memorised will be cancelled.
! After replacing the batteries in the remote control, the registered number may

automatically be set to 1044 (SHARP). If it occurs, register the desired number
again.

! Registration cannot be executed depending on TVs. Even if numbers can be set,

some buttons may not work.

TV manufacturer Setting number TV manufacturer Setting number

SHARP 1011, 1025, 1044(*)
AIWA 1052
ADMIRAL 1037
AIKO 1019
AKAI 1009
ALARON 1031
AMBASSADOR 1029
AMPRO 1045
AMSTRAD 1034
ANAM 1004, 1024, 1035
ANAM NATIONAL 1024, 1035
AOC 1007, 1009
AUDIOVOX 1019, 1036, 1041
BAUR 1039
BELCOR 1007

BELL & HOWELL 1005, 1021
BROCKWOOD 1007
BROKSONIC 1032, 1037
CANDLE 1009, 1015
CARNIVALE 1009
CARVER 1014, 1026
CELEBRITY 1001
CINERAL 1019, 1036
CITIZEN 1009, 1011, 1015,

1016, 1019
CME 1039
CONCERTO 1015
CRAIG 1024
CROSLEY 1014
CROWN 1011

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TV manufacturer Setting number TV manufacturer Setting number

CURTIS MATHES 1005, 1009, 1011,

1012, 1013, 1014,
1015, 1016, 1020,
1021, 1036, 1038,
1044, 1048, 1050

DAEWOO 1007, 1011, 1017,

1019, 1021, 1036,

1041, 1042
DAYTRON 1007
DENON 1020
DUMONT 1006, 1007
DWIN 1044, 1046
ELECTRONBAND 1001
EMERSON 1007, 1010, 1011,

1021, 1029, 1030,

1031, 1032, 1037,

1041, 1042
ENVISION 1009
ETRON 1043
FISHER 1021
FORTRESS 1044
FUJITSU 1031
FUNAI 1027, 1031
GE 1008, 1012, 1013,

1030, 1036, 1048,

1050
GIBRALTER 1006, 1007, 1009
GOLDSTAR 1002, 1007, 1009,

1011, 1015, 1030
GRADIENTE 1015, 1026
GRANADA 1033
GRUNPY 1031
HALLMARK 1030
HARLEY DAVIDSON
HARMAN/KARDON
HCM 1034
HITACHI 1010, 1015, 1020
INFINITY 1014

1031

1014

INTEQ 1006
INTERFUNK 1039
JBL 1014
JCB 1001
JVC 1018, 1023
KENWOOD 1007, 1009
KONIG 1039
KTV 1009, 1011
LG 1015
LOEWE 1039
LOGIK 1005
LUXMAN 1015
LXI 1012, 1014, 1021,

1022, 1030
MAGNAVOX 1009, 1014, 1031
MAJESTIC 1005
MARANTZ 1009, 1014
MEGATRON 1020, 1030
MEMOREX 1005, 1015, 1021,

1030, 1037
METZ 1007, 1009, 1030
MGA 1007, 1009, 1028
MIDLAND 1006, 1011, 1012,

1013
MINOKA 1034
MINUTZ 1008
MITSUBISHI 1007, 1030, 1039
MTC 1007, 1009, 1015,

1016, 1039
NAD 1022, 1030
NEC 1007, 1009, 1015,

1026
NIKKO 1009, 1019, 1030
NTC 1019
OPTIMUS 1021
OPTONICA 1025, 1044
ORION 1031, 1032, 1037
OSAKA 1034

TV manufacturer Setting number TV manufacturer Setting number

OTTO 1039
PANASONIC 1013, 1024
PENNEY 1003, 1007, 1008,

1009, 1011, 1012,
1013, 1015, 1016,
1022, 1030, 1050

PHILCO 1007, 1009, 1014,

1020, 1037
PHILIPS 1014
PILOT 1007, 1009, 1011
PIONEER 1010, 1028
PORTLAND 1007, 1011, 1019
PRISM 1013
PROSOCAN 1012
PROTON 1030, 1038
PULSAR 1006, 1007
QUASAR 1013, 1025
QUELLE 1039
RADIO SHACK 1007, 1009, 1011,

1012, 1015, 1028,

1030
RCA 1007, 1010, 1012,

1013, 1044, 1047,

1048, 1049, 1050,

1051
REALISTIC 1007, 1009, 1011,

1015, 1021, 1025,

1030
RUNCO 1006, 1009, 1040
SAMPO 1009, 1011
SAMSUNG 1007, 1009, 1015,

1016, 1030
SAMSUX 1011
SANSEI 1036
SANSUI 1037
SANYO 1021, 1033
SCIMITSU 1007
SCOTCH 1030

SCOTT 1007, 1030, 1031,

1032

SEARS 1012, 1014, 1015,

1021, 1022, 1027,

1030, 1031
SEMP 1022
SHOGUN 1007
SIGNATURE 1005
SONY 1001
SOUNDESIGN 1030, 1031
SQUAREVIEW 1027
SSS 1007
SUPREME 1001
SYLVANIA 1009, 1014
SYMPHONIC 1027
TANDY 1044
TECHNICS 1013
TECHNOL ACE 1031
TECHWOOD 1013, 1015
TEKNIKA 1005, 1007, 1011,

1014, 1015, 1016,

1019, 1031
TELEFUNKEN 1015
THORN 1039
TMK 1015, 1029, 1030
TOSHIBA 1016, 1021, 1022
TOTEVISION 1011
VECTOR RESEARCH
VICTOR 1023
VIDIKRON 1014
VIDTECH 1007, 1030
WARDS 1005, 1007, 1008,

WHITE 1037, 1041, 1042
WESTINGHOUSE
YAMAHA 1007, 1009
ZENITH 1005, 1006, 1019,

1009

1009, 1014, 1015,

1025, 1030, 1031

1037

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Connecting other equipment

Turn off the other equipment before making this connection.

! An optical digital cable, audio digital cable and audio cable are not supplied.
! If using an audio cable, purchase one without resistance. If you use an audio cable with resistance, sound volume will decrease.

DIGITAL OUT

Digital tuner

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To coaxial digital
audio output socket

TV

To optical
digital audio
output socket

AUDIO OUT

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Optical digital cable

To audio output sockets

(commercially available)

Headphones

TV

Audio digital cable

(commercially available)

Audio cable

(commercially
available)

To audio output sockets

Audio cable

(commercially
available)

Optical digital socket cap

When using the optical digital
socket, remove the cap first.
After using the socket,
replace the cap.

Audio cable

(commercially available)

TV

Audio cable

(commercially
available)

To audio
input socket

VCR

To audio
input sockets

Subwoofer

(with a built-in

amplifier)

Wall socket
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" Audio connection to TV

You can listen to TV sound from the speakers by connecting the unit using an optical
digital cable or audio cable (not supplied).

" Audio connection to a digital tuner

You can listen to sound from the digital tuner, etc. from the speakers by connecting
the unit using an audio digital cable.

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Turn the power on and press the TV button.
Each press of this button changes the input in the order of "AUTO" "DIGI­TAL" "ANALOG".

AUTO: The audio input switches automatically. (*)
DIGITAL: The audio input is switched to digital.
ANALOG: The audio input is switched to analogue.

(*) When digital and analogue signals are received, the unit selects digital signals.

Notes:

! Plug in each cable fully to prevent noise interference.
! Refer to the manual for the connected equipment.
! You can also use the FUNCTION button to set the input to TV.

" Audio connection to VCR

You can listen to VCR sound from the speakers b y connecting the unit using an audio
cable.

To listen to VCR sound:

Turn the power on and press the VCR button.

Notes:

! The audio VCR output sockets sends signals coming from a DVD/CD, the tuner,

audio TV input sockets, digital audio input socket, and digital audio TV input
socket. Signals from the audio VCR input sockets are not sent.

! When sending signals coming from the digital audio input socket or digital audio

TV input socket via the audio VCR output sockets on the unit, set the stereo mode
to "STEREO" (see page 46). In the multi channel mode, signals may not be sent
properly. W hen sending signals from the digital audio input socket to the audio
VCR output sockets, the audio output level decreases. (Leave headphones
unplugged whilst recording to avoid further level decrease.)

! Plug in each cable fully to prevent noise interference.
! Refer to the manual for the connected equipment.
! You can also use the FUNCTION button to set the input to "VCR".

To listen to the digital tuner:

Turn the power on and press the AUX button.

Notes:

! You can also listen to the digital tuner sound by connecting the tuner t o the digital

audio TV input socket. Set the input to TV in this case.

! Plug in each cable fully to prevent noise interference.
! Refer to the manual for the connected equipment.
! You can also use the FUNCTION button to switch the input to auxiliary.

" Using other subwoofer

You can connect a subwoofer with an amplifier to the subwoofer pre output socket.

Note:

No sound is heard from the speaker in which an amplifier is not built in.

" Headphones

! Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones, reduce the volume.
! Be sure your headphones have a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter plug and are between 16

ohm and 50 ohm impedance. The recommended impedance is 32 ohms.

! Whilst headphones are connected, sound is not produced from the speakers.
! You cannot use the surround feature with headphones.
! Do not plug in or unplug headphones whilst recording. The sound may skip.

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Connecting other equipment (continued)

Turn off the other equipment before making this connection.

An optical digital cable is not supplied.

Digital audio

recorder, etc.

Optical digital cable
(commercially available)

To optical digital
audio input socket

" Digital connection to a digital audio

recorder, etc.

You can record sound on a digital audio recorder by connecting to the digital audio
output socket using an optical digital cable.

When connecting a digital audio recorder to the digital audio output socket, set
" DIGITAL" to "D-PCM" (see page 48).

BITSTREAM For 5.1 channel Dolby Digital/DTS surround processors, etc.
D-PCM For 2 channel digital input amplifiers, etc.

To record sound on a digital audio recorder:

Turn the power on and press the button.

Notes:

! Some discs are copy protected and digital recording is not possible (including DTS

signals).

! The digital audio output socket sends signals coming from a DVD/CD, the digital

audio TV input socket, and digital audio input socket. Signals from the tuner, audio
TV input sockets and the audio VCR input sockets are not sent.

! When you play DVD-Video discs with Linear PCM sound recorded at a 96 kHz

sampling rate, sound may be sampled at 96 kHz (or 48 kHz depending on the
disc).

! The digital audio output sock e t does not send signals coming from SACD or

MP3 discs.

! In DVD-Audio playback, the digital audio output socket does not send some

signals. Also, the sampling rate of digital audio signals may reduce or no
signals may be sent.

! Plug in each cable fully to prevent noise interference.

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Maintenance

" Cleaning the cabinet " Cleaning the laser picku p lens

Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft
cloth and a diluted soap solution, then with
a dry cloth.

! Do not use chemicals for cleaning

(petrol, paint thinner, etc.). It may dam­age the cabinet finish.

! Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit.

It may cause malfunctions.

Do not touch the laser pickup lens. If fin­gerprints or dust accumulate on the pick­up, clean it gently with a dry cotton swab.

Laser pickup lens

Notes:

! Close the sliding door when it is not used.
! Be careful not to damage the optical pickup or to touch it by hand.

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