Sherwood ST-670, VR-670, ASW-670 User Manual

Introduction

READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

WARNING

This symbol 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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Units shipped to the U.S.A and Canada are designed for operation on 120 V AC only.

Safety precaution with use of a polarized AC plug. However, some products may be supplied with a nonpolarized plug.

: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully

insert.

: Pour éviter chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la

fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’ au fond.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

U.S.A

CANADA

120 V

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Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack.

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Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust.

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Do not let foreign objects in the set.

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Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

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Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time.

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Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

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Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the set.

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Never disassemble or modify the set in any way.

Note to CATV System Installer :

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC 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.

FCC INFORMATION

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 receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution : Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

ATTENTION

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

product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

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

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

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.

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

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. 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. See Figure 1.

15. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning

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

16. 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.

17. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or

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

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product form the wall

outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the 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.

21. 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.

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

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

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

wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

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• Introduction

READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT | 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTION | 3

• System Connections | 6

• Controls & Displays

• Basic Operation LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE | 15

• Operation of DVD player

• Initial Settings | 33

SETTING THE GENERAL SETUP | 34 SETTING THE AUDIO SETUP | 37 SETTING THE PREFERENCE | 38

• Operation of Tuner LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS | 43

CONTENTS

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• Operation of Other Functions

• Troubleshooting Guide | 51

• Specifications | 53

• DVD Language Code List | 55

• Setup Code Table | 56

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System Connections

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• Do not plug the AC input cord into the wall AC outlet until all connections are completed.

• Be sure to observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cords.

• Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, it can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the unit.

• The supplied cords are a audio cord for subwoofer, a composite video cord and speaker cables only. Other cords are commercially-available cords.

CONNECTING ANTENNAs

• Change the position of the FM indoor antenna until you get the best reception of your favorite FM stations.

• Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and the AC input cord and set it to a direction for the best reception.

• If the reception is poor with the AM loop antenna, an AM outdoor antenna can be used in place of the AM loop antenna.

• A 75Ω outdoor FM antenna may be used to further

improve the reception. Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with the outdoor one.

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CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTs

• The AUX IN jacks may be connected to an additional audio component such as a CD player, a tape deck, etc.

• The AUDIO OUT jacks may be connected to an additional amplifier or receiver.

• The COMPONENT VIDEO OUTs of this unit are capable of outputting either conventional interlacing video signal or progressively scanned video signal (that can reproduce high-density pictures with less flicker)

• According to the kinds of VIDEO OUTs, the excellence in picture quality is as follows : Progressive “COMPONENT” > Interlaced “COMPONENT” > “S-VIDEO” > “(composite)VIDEO”

• When making COMPONENT VIDEO connections, connect “Y” to “Y”, “P

B/CB” to “CB”(or “B-Y”, “PB”) and “PR/CR” to “CR”(or

“R-Y”, “PR”).

• Depending on the type of the COMPONENT VIDEO INs of your TV, be sure to set the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT to the corresponding setting.(Refer to “CHANGING THE COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT SIGNAL” on page 32.)

Notes :

• When the “Progressive” is selected as the video output signal, the S-VIDEO and (composite) VIDEO OUTs cannot output the normal video signals, meaning the picture will not be shown.

• When the progressive video signals are input into non-progressive COMPONENT VIDEO INs of your TV, the picture may not be shown normally, too. Therefore, when the progressive COMPONENT VIDEO INs of TV are not connected to, you should select the “Interlace” as the video output signal.

• Do not connect the unit to the TV through a VCR. Otherwise the picture may be disturbed due to the copy protection function.

• CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE “STANDARD DEFINITION” OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

3. CONNECTING DIGITAL OUT

• You can enhance the sound quality be connecting this OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT to the OPTICAL DIGITAL IN of an amplifier, MD recorder, etc.

The digital audio signal from a disc is directly transferred. If you connect to a DTS or Dolby Digital decoder, etc. or an amplifier with built-in decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in your home.

4. CONNECTING SPEAKERS

• Be sure to connect speakers firmly and correctly according to the channel(left and right) and the polarity(+and-).

If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connection is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

• Connect the SUBWOOFER PREOUT jack to the

active(powered) subwoofer.(For details on the operation of the subwoofer, refer to “OPERATION OF ACTIVE SUBWOOFER” on page 14.)

Caution :

• Be sure to use the speakers with the impedance of 6 ohms

or above.

• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any

metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit and/or the speakers

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Place the speakers as follows :

• Front speakers: Place the front speakers with their front

surfaces as flush with TV or monitor screen as possible.

• Subwoofer: Place the subwoofer any where in the front as

desired because the low frequencies it reproduces are non-directional.

5. AC INPUT CORD

Plug this cord into a wall AC outlet.

continued

Notes :

• To output the digital audio signals, you should set the SPDIF Output to “(SPDIF/) RAW” or “(SPDIF/) PCM” (Refer to “When selecting the SPDIF Output” on page 35.)

• When the DIGITAL OUT of the unit is connected to the DIGITAL IN of an amplifier which does not contain the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, etc.(which processes the bitstream digital), you should set the SPDIF Output to “(SPDIF/)PCM”. If not, loud noise or no sound may be heard from the speakers, and it may be harmful to your ears and damage the speaker.

• Even when the DIGITAL OUT is connected to MD recorder or CD recorder, because digital recording cannot perform properly for the digital audio signals(such as Dolby Digital, DTS bitstream, etc.) other than PCM(2 channel) of 48 or 44.1 kHz, be sure to check the digital audio signal format before digital recording.(For details, refer to the operating instructions of the component connected.)

Audio output from the unit’s OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

Note 1 : The type of audio output from the OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT can be selected by the SPDIF output settings. (Refer to “When selecting the SPDIF Output” on page 35.)

• Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in music CDs. While music CDs are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, DVD Videos are recorded in 48 kHz/16 bit to 96 kHz/24 bit.

• “DTS” and “DTS 2.0+ Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Disc

Audio recording

format

Audio output

DVD

Video

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital bitstream (2~5.1ch) or PCM(48 kHz/16bit) (2ch) (Note 1)

DTS bitstream or PCM(48 kHz/ 16 bit) (2ch) (Note 1)

PCM(48 kHz/ 16 bit) (2ch)

PCM(48 kHz/ 16 bit)

Linear PCM (44.1 kHz)

DTS

Linear PCM(48/96

kHz, 16/20/24bit)

MPEG-2

Linear PCM

CD /

MP3 disc

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Controls & DIsplays

1. POWER button

2. FUNCTION SELECT button

3. VOLUME UP/DOWN (+/-) buttons

4. TONE/BALANCE SELECT button

5. PRESET TUNING UP/DOWN,

FORWARD/BACKWARD SKIP( / )

buttons

6. PLAY/PAUSE( / ) button

FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

7. STOP( ) button

8. OPEN/CLOSE( ) button

9. PHONES jack

10. STANDBY indicator

11. DISC TRAY

12. REMOTE SENSOR

13. FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

• For details, see below.

PHONES

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS(VR-670)

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UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLS

This universal remote control can operate not only this unit but also most popular brands of video components such as TVs, VCRs, cable boxes, satellite receivers, etc.

• To operate 4 components other than this unit, you should enter the setup code for each component. (For details, refer to “ENTERING A SETUP CODE” on page 11.)

• The numbered buttons on the remote control have different functions in other device modes. For details, refer to “FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS” on the next page.

Note :

• On the remote control, the PBC button is not available for this unit.

OPEN/CLOSE( ) button

DISPLAY button

DIMMER button

MENU button

TOP MENU button

CURSOR CONTROL(

/ / / ),

ENTER buttons

TONE/BALANCE SELECT button

POWER button

FUNCTION SELECT buttons

NUMERIC(0~9, +10) buttons

REPEAT button

STOP(

) button

REPEAT A-B button

PRESET TUNING DOWN(

BACKWARD SKIP(

) button

PLAY/PAUSE(

/ ) button

TUNING DOWN(

), BACKWARD

SEARCH(

) button

PROGRAM button ZOOM button

SLOW(

) button

STEP(

) button

CLEAR button

AUDIO button

LISTENING MODE button

SUBTITLE button

SEARCH button

ANGLE button

VOLUME UP/DOWN(+/-) buttons

PAL/NTSC button

SLEEP/TIMER button

RANDOM PLAY button

SETUP button

TIME ADJUST button

INTERLACED/PROGRESSIVE button

MUTING button

PRESET TUNING UP(

FORWARD SKIP(

) button

TUNING UP(

), FORWARD

SEARCH(

) button

SET LED

DEVICE buttons

To operate the desired component with

this remote control, first select the

corresponding DEVICE button.

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FUNCTION TABLE of the NUMBERED BUTTONS

• This remote control can control up to 4 different components.

• Before operating video components other than this unit with using this remote control, the setup code for each component

should be entered.

ENTERING A SETUP CODE

Find the setup code according to the type and the brand name of your component, referring to “Setup Code Table” on page 56.

Turn on the component you want to control

Enter a 3 digit code, aiming the remote control at the remote sensor on the component. Example) When entering “001”.

• The SET LED will flicker once.

Note:

• The MAIN button is unavailable for the components other than this unit.

• If entering is performed successfully, the SET LED will flicker twice.

• To be sure that the setup code is correct, press the POWER button. If your component is turned off, the setup code is correct.

• When your component is not turned off, repeat the above steps 2 to 4, trying each code for your component until you find one that works.

Notes:

• If the SET LED did not flicker twice, then repeat the above steps 3 to 4 and try entering the same code again.

• Manufacturers may use different setup codes for the same product category. For that reason, it is important that you check to see if the code you have entered operates as many controls as possible. If only a few functions operate, check to see if another code will work with more buttons.

Press and hold down both the ENTER button and the DEVICE button you want for more than 1 second.

Repeat the above steps 1 to 4 for each of your components.

Notes:

• Some functions for each component may not be available or may work differently.

• Depending on other kinds of components that are available for each DEVICE button, some functions may not be available or may work differently, too.

• For details about functions, refer to the operating instructions of each component.

• Use the remote control unit within a range of about 5 meters (16 feet) and angles of up to 30 degrees aiming at the remote sensor.

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE

OPERATING COMPONENTS WITH REMOTE CONTROL

Enter the setup code for each component other than this unit you wish to control. For details, refer to “ENTERING A SETUP CODE” on page 11.

Turn on the component you want to operate.

Press the DEVICE button on the remote control corresponding to the component you wish to operate.

Aim the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR of the component you wish to control and press the button corresponding to the operation you want.

Example) When selecting “MAIN” to operate this unit.

ACTIVE SUBWOOFER CONTROLS(ASW-670)

POWER

OFF ON

VOLUME

MIN MAX

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LOADING BATTERIES

1 2

• Remove the batteries when they are not used for a long time.

• Do not use the rechargeable batteries(Ni-Cd type).

• Be sure to use alkaline batteries.

Remove the cover.

Load two batteries (“AAA” size, 1.5V) matching the polarity.

• When the remote control does not operate, the old batteries should be replaced. In this case, load new batteries within several minutes after removing old batteries.

• If the batteries are removed or have been exhausted for a longer period of time, memorized contents will be cleared. Should this happen, you should memorize them again.

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OPERATION OF ACTIVE SUBWOOFER

• The SIGNAL IN indicator lights up in amber. This means that the subwoofer is not disconnected from the AC mains and a small amount of current is retained to support the operation readiness.

• To switch the power off, push the POWER switch again.

Then power is cut off and the SIGNAL IN indicator goes off.

• Depending on the selected mode the subwoofer is turned

on or off as follows :

* ON: The subwoofer is turned on and enters the operating mode. * AUTO: Only when the signal is being input, it is automatically

turned on to enter the operating mode. If the signal is not input for more than 10 minutes, it will be automatically turned off to enter the standby mode.

* OFF: The subwoofer is turned off and enters the standby mode.

Notes :

• Extreme high volume setting may damage your subwoofer.

• Once the volume balance between this subwoofer and your front speakers is adjusted, you can adjust the volume of your whole speaker systems by using only the main unit’s volume control.

• In case of combination of this subwoofer with the supplied front speakers, because the frequency range of the front speakers is 140Hz~20kHz, adjust the crossover frequency to 140Hz or slightly higher.

* The crossover frequency adjustment determines the highest

frequency your subwoofer will reproduce. It allows a seamless transition from subwoofer to front speakers.

• Normally the PHASE switch is to be set to the “0˚” (normal)position. However, according to your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be a cause when better sound quality is obtained by setting this switch to the “180˚”(reverse) position. Select the better position by monitoring the sound.

• Before operation of main unit, first set the active subwoofer as desired for optimum performance.

Enter the standby mode.

POWER

OFF ON

• If the AUTO mode is set to, you need not turn the subwoofer off cumbersomely after every use.

While playing any source at the desired listening level on the main unit, adjust the volume balance between this subwoofer and your front speakers.

VOLUME

MIN MAX

Adjust the crossover frequency according to your front speaker’s frequency characteristics.

Set the PHASE switch to the position (0˚ or 180˚)where the optimum bass effect can be obtained.

In the standby mode, set the SIGNAL switch to the desired power-operation mode.

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LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE

Basic Operation

• Each time the POWER button is pressed, the unit is turned on to enter the operating mode(the STANDBY indicator lights up in blue)or off to enter the standby mode(the STANDBY indicator lights up in amber).

• In the standby mode, if the PLAY/PAUSE(

/ ) or

OPEN/CLOSE(

) button is pressed, the unit can be also turned on.

Standby mode

This means that the unit is not disconnected from the AC mains and a small amount of current is retained to support the operation readiness.

• For details on operating the supplied active subwoofer, refer to “OPERATION OF ACTIVE SUBWOOFER” on page 14.

• Each time the FUNCTION SELECT button on the front panel, the input source changes as follows :

DVD FM AM TAPE AUX

(frequency display)

• “MUTE” flickers.

• To resume the pervious sound level, press the MUTING button again.

• Then the sound from the speakers is cut off.

Turn the power on.

Select the desired input source.

Turn on the supplied active subwoofer and source component for playback.

Adjust the(overall) volume to a comfortable listening level.

Operate the selected component for playback.

To mute the sound.

To listen with the headphones.

PHONES

Before operation

• Before operating this unit with the supplied remote control, refer to "UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLS" on page 10 for details about operation.

• While playing the selected input source

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Adjusting the tone(bass and treble) and balance

• Each time this button is pressed, the mode changes and is displayed for several seconds as follows :

TRBL BASS BAL

(Treble) (Balance)

• When the mode display disappears, press this button again.

• On the remote control, when adjusting the treble or bass, use the CURSOR UP/DOWN(

/ ) buttons and when adjusting the sound volume balance, use the CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT(

/ ) buttons.

• To complete the adjustment, repeat the above steps 8 and

Notes:

• Extreme settings at high volume may damage your speakers.

• In general, we recommend the bass, treble and balance to be adjusted to 0(flat)level.

Select the desired mode

At the desired mode, adjust it as desired.

• You can adjust the tone(bass and treble) and the sound volume balance between the left and right speakers as desired.

Selecting a listening mode

• Each time this button is pressed, the listening mode changes depending on the selected input source as follows :

In case of selecting DVD

(Dolby VS REF Dolby VS WIDE) or <DOLBY HP>

STEREO

In case of selecting a input source except DVD

(VS REF VS WIDE) or <HP SOUND> STEREO

( ) : Possible only when listening via the speakers. < > : Possible only when listening via the headphones.

Listening modes

• Dolby Virtual Speaker This mode creates a virtual surround sound field as few as two front speakers and subwoofer, allowing you to experience listening from 5.1 channel speakers. * Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference(“Dolby VS REF”)

The width of the front sound image is defined by the actual distance between front speakers.

* Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide(“Dolby VS WIDE”)

The width of the front sound image seems to extend beyond the front speakers.

• Dolby Headphone(“DOLBY HP”) This mode simulates 5.1 channel surround sound, which allows you to enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound through 2 channel headphones, just like listening from 5.1 channel speakers.

• Dolby Virtual Speaker and Dolby Headphone modes are effective not only for 5.1 channel sources but also for stereo(2

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

• Virtual Speaker This mode simulates a virtual 5.1 channel surround sound and includes two listening modes(Virtual Speaker Reference(“VS REF”) and Virtual Speaker Wide(“VS WIDE”) like Dolby Virtual Speaker mode.

• Headphone Sound(“HP SOUND”) This mode simulates a virtual 5.1 channel surround sound through 2 channel headphones like Dolby Headphone mode.

• The Virtual Speaker and Headphone Sound modes are effective for stereo(2channel) sources only.

Region code

• DVD players and DVD Videos have their own Region Code numbers which are assigned to each country or area as shown below. DVD players are set to your Region Code number at the factory. As a result, if the region code number of this DVD player is different from that of the DVD Video, playback of the DVD Video will not be allowed by the DVD player.

Examples of playable DVD Videos :

• In U.S.A: • In Europe:

Markings on the DVD Videos

• Please check the copyright laws in your country to record from DVD Video, CD and MP3 disc, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

• DVD Video discs are protected by the copyguard system, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Operation of DVD player

PRELIMINARY KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DISCS

This unit can play not only the discs bearing any of the following marks but also CD-R/CD-RW discs recorded with Audio CD or MP3 format and DVD-R discs recorded with DVD-Video format.

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

Notes :

• This unit cannot play discs (such as DVD-AUDIO, SACD, CD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, etc.) other than those listed above.

Playing them may generate noise and damage speakers.

• CD-R, CD-RW and DVD-R discs will play only if they are finalized.

• This unit cannot play CD-R, CD-RW and DVD-R discs that include unavailable contents or are recorded in nonstandized condition of recording.

• Depending on the disc characteristics or recording condition, etc. some of CD-R, CD-RW and DVD-R discs may not be played properly.

• Depending on the countries, this unit conforms to either the NTSC color system for U.S.A, Canada, etc. or the PAL for Europe, Australia, China, etc.

DVD VIDEO

Logo mark

Disc size

3 (8 cm) / 5

(12 cm)

One or both

Audio + Video

(8 cm) /

(12 cm)

One side only

Audio

Played sides

Contents

Major

countries

or area

Playable

Region

code

All

regions

North

America

Europe,

Japan,

Middle East

Southeast

Asia

Oceania,

South

America

Russia

China

Mark Description

Indicates the region code where the disc can be played.

Number of audio languages recorded with multiple audio languages. The number in the mark indicates the number of audio languages. (Up to 8 languages)

Number of subtitle languages recorded with the multiple subtitle languages. The number in the mark indicates the number of subtitle languages. (Up to 32 languages)

Number of angles recorded from the multiple camera angles. The number in the mark indicates the number of angles. (Up to 9 angles)

Aspect ratio and TV screen type. “16:9”, “4:3”, etc. stands for aspect ratio, “LB” for letter box, “PS” for pan-scan, “WIDE” for wide screen.

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Playable disc types

Notes on DVD Videos

Notes on copyright

• In handling a disc, hold it carefully with edges.

• Do not stick paper or write anything on the printed surface.

• Fingermarks and dust on the recorded surface should be

carefully wiped off with a soft cloth. Wipe straight from the inside to the outside of the disc.

• Always keep the discs in their cases after use to protect

them from dust and scratches.

• Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc.

These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and apparatus malfunction.

Notes:

• Because the temperature inside this unit is very high, in

case of no further playback of disc, unload the disc to prevent the high temperature from deforming the disc.

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high humidity or

high temperature for a long time.

• When loading or unloading a disc in the disc tray, always

place it with the printed side up.

ABOUT MP3 DISCS CARE AND HANDLING OF DISCS

This unit can play back MP3 files on a private CD-R/CD-RW disc or commercial CD.

Notes:

• Some discs may not be played back because of the disc characteristics or recording condition, etc.

• Folder and file names are displayed up to 14 characters.

• Characters except “A~Z”, “0~9”, “ - ” may be not displayed correctly.

• The order shown in the menu may not be the same to the order shown in a PC.

Note for making a private MP3 disc using a CD-R/CD-RW disc:

• We recommend to record MP3 files in 44.1 kHz sampling frequency / 128 kbps bit rate.

SYMBOL ABOUT INVALID OPERATION

• When you press a button, if the unit does not accept its operation, appears on the TV screen.

Operations are occasionally unacceptable even if is not displayed.

Invalid operation may occur as expected if :

• The region code number of the unit is different from that of the DVD Video and playback will not be allowed.

• The rating level function works.

(For details, refer to “When selecting the Parental Control” on page 39.)

• A disc is not playable, etc.

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