Sony XDDV520 User Manual

DVD PLAYER PLATINA DVD

XD-DV520

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

8C-AVE-903-01 020123AMK-H-O

Owner’s record

For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space provided below . Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of dif ficulty .

Model No. Serial No. (Lot No.)

For assistance and information,

call toll free 1-800-BUY-AIWA.

(United States and Puerto Rico)

(English)

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WARNING

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

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.

PRECAUTIONS

Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the safety suggestions below .

Installation

1Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water ,

such as near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or the like.

2 Heat — Do not use this unit near sources of heat,

including heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat. This unit should not be placed in temperatures less than 5˚C (41˚F) or greater than 35˚C (95˚F).

3 Mounting place — Place the unit:

- on a flat , even surface

- away from strong magnetic fields

- at least one meter away from any radios or receivers Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

4Ventilation — The unit should be situated with adequate

space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow a clearance of 10 cm (4 in.) from the rear and the top of the unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side.

-Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings.

- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack where ventilation may be impeded.

-To avoid internal heat build-up, do not cover the ventilation openings on the rear panel.

5 Foreign objects and liquid — Be careful that foreign

objects or liquid do not enter the unit through the ventilation openings.

6 Carts and stands — The unit should

be moved with care when placed or mounted on a stand or cart. Sudden stops, excessive force, or an uneven surface may cause the unit or cart to fall over .

7Condensation — Moisture may form on the pickup lens

when:

- This unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot

-A heating system has just been turned on

- The unit is used in a very humid room

- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner

When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function normally . Should this occur , leave the unit for a few hours, then try to operate again.

Electric power

1 Power sources — Connect this unit only to power

sources specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the unit.

2AC power cord

-When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.

- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this could result in fire or electrical shock.

- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being severely bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the cord from the unit to the power socket.

-Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords beyond their capacity , as this could result in fire or electrical shock.

3When not in use — Unplug the AC power cord from

the AC outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or more. When the cord is plugged in, a small electrical current continues to flow into the unit, even if the power is turned of f.

4 In case of lightning — Immediately disconnect the AC

power cord from the AC outlet.

Maintenance

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions.

Damage requiring service

Have this unit serviced by a qualified service technician if:

- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged

-A foreign object or liquid has entered the unit

- The unit has been exposed to rain or water

- The unit does not seem to operate normally

- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance

- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged

DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET AND ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Precautions ...............................................................2

Before use .................................................................4

About symbols .................................................. 4

Supported disc formats ....................................4

Disc-related terms..............................................5

Notes on copyright ............................................5

Handling discs....................................................6

Cleaning discs....................................................6

Storing discs ......................................................6

Handling the unit................................................6

Cleaning the unit................................................6

Remote control .........................................................7

Parts and controls ....................................................8

Front panel......................................................... 8

Remote control.................................................. 9

Display window ............................................... 10

Preparations

Connections........................................................... 11

A Connecting to a TV only ..............................12

B Connecting to a TV and an amplifier

with a Digital In jack ...................................13

C Connecting to a TV and an audio

system .........................................................14

D Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver

equipped with a Dolby Digital (AC-3)

decoder .......................................................15

E Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver

equipped with a DTS decoder...................16

F Connecting to a TV and an AV

receiver with the Dolby Pro Logic

Surround system....................................... 17

Connecting to a TV equipped with

an S-video jack.......................................... 18

Connecting to a TV or monitor with

component video input connectors ....... 19

Basic Operations

Playback ................................................................. 20

Still (Pause)...................................................... 21

Frame advance ................................................ 21

Resuming playback ........................................ 21

Fast forward and reverse ............................... 22

Slow playback.................................................. 22

Skipping ........................................................... 22

Muting the sound ............................................ 22

On Screen Display (OSD) menu .................... 23

Detailed description of each OSD menu ...... 24

More Features

Search ..................................................................... 26

Title search ...................................................... 26

Chapter/track search ...................................... 27

Time search ..................................................... 27

Mark search ..................................................... 28

Zooming and changing the angle........................ 29

Zooming the picture ....................................... 29

Changing the angle......................................... 29

Random and repeat playback .............................. 30

Random playback ........................................... 30

Repeat playback .............................................. 30

Repeating a portion between two

specified points (A-B Repeat) ................. 31

Programmed playback.......................................... 32

Disabling OSD........................................................ 33

Changing the audio track ..................................... 34

Displaying and changing subtitles...................... 35

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

Notes on MP3 discs ........................................ 36

Glossary ........................................................... 36

Playing back an MP3 disc .............................. 37

Editing the MP3 Song Selection List ............ 37

Using the command box ................................ 38

As Necessary

Changing setup values ......................................... 40

Basic operations ............................................. 40

Language ......................................................... 41

Subtitle ............................................................. 42

TV aspect ......................................................... 42

Audio set .......................................................... 44

Digital out......................................................... 45

Parental ............................................................ 46

On screen......................................................... 47

Troubleshooting .................................................... 48

Specifications ........................................................ 49

Features

DVD provides a completely new dimension in video entertainment.

• Multi-language function*: You can select audio soundtracks and subtitles.

• Multi-angle function*: You can select a viewing angle of scenes shot from multiple camera angles and recorded on the disc.

• Parental lock function*: You can prevent playback of specified discs unsuitable for certain audiences.

* These functions dif fer depending on the DVD software.

High quality digital audio and images

• The linear PCM sound of a 96 kHz/24 bit creates audio quality superior to that of audio CDs.

• Compatible with audio CDs, as well as DVDs

• MP3 playback

Accessory checklist

Remote control (1) Battery (installed in the remote control) (1) Audio/V ideo cord (1) Operating Instructions

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BEFORE USE

Please read the following before operating the unit.

About symbols

Although this unit can play DVDs, audio CDs or MP3 discs, some of the functions are restricted dependent on the type of disc. The following symbols are used to make distinction. Playback of MP3 discs is dif ferent from that of other kinds of discs. For information about playing back MP3 discs, see page 36.

: Shows the function or the display for only

DVDs.

: Shows the function or the display for only

audio CDs.

No symbols: The function works for DVDs and audio CDs.

Supported disc formats

This unit can play discs with the following marks only .

DVD (8 cm disc/12 cm disc)

Audio CD (8 cm disc/12 cm disc)

This unit can play a DVD-R recorded in V ideo mode. In addition, this unit can play a CD-R or CD-R W that contains audio titles or MP3 files.

NOTES

• The unit can play DVD-R discs recorded in V ideo mode only. DVD-R discs recorded in VR (V ideo Recording) mode cannot be played on the unit.

• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment, some DVD-R discs cannot be played on the unit even if they have been recorded in V ideo mode.

• Some DVD-R discs cannot be played on the unit due to scratches on the surface or warp, etc.

• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/R W discs cannot be played on the unit.

• The unit cannot play the CD-R/R W discs that contain no data, or contain dif ferent kinds of formatted data other than MP3. For more information about MP3, see page 36.

• Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

• Do not use irregular shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.

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Notes on color format

The materials for DVD discs are recorded in the P AL and NTSC color format. Select DVDs recorded in NTSC color format.

Notes on DVDs

Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit plays DVDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer , some playback features of the unit may not be available, or other functions may be added. Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on the unit.

Region code of the DVD player and DVDs

This DVD player is designed and manufactured for playback of region "1" encoded DVD software. The region code on the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of player can play those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled "1" or "ALL". If you try to play any other discs, the message "Invalid region disc" will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits.

Note on DTS-encoded CDs

When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be exhibited from the analog stereo outputs. T o avoid possible damage to the audio system, turn down the volume before playing back such discs, adjust the volume gradually , and keep the volume level low . To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround decoder system must be connected to the digital output of the unit.

Disc-related terms

Title (DVD only)

The longest section of a picture or a musical piece on a DVD, a movie for a picture piece on video software, or an album for a musical piece on audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

Notes on copyright

It is forbidden by law to copy , broadcast, show , broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyright material without permission.

This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs on a VCR, the picture noise will appear. 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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Chapter (DVD only)

Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number , enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

Track (audio CD only)

Sections of a musical piece on an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number , enabling you to locate the track you want.

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BEFORE USE (CONTINUED)

Handling discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Cleaning discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. W ipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner , commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for analog records.

Storing discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature increase inside the car.

Handling the unit

When shipping the unit

The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy . For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory .

When setting the unit

The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn of f the unit after removing the disc.

To keep the surface clean

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

Cleaning the unit

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty , use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents, such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner , as these might damage the surface of the unit.

To obtain a clear picture

The DVD player is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the picture quality will be poor . Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the operating environment.) For details, please contact your Aiwa dealer .

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REMOTE CONTROL

Before using the remote control

A battery (CR2025) is already installed in the remote control when shipped from the factory . Remove the insulating tape from the battery holder by pulling its end as shown below .

When to replace the battery

The maximum operating distance between the remote control and the remote sensor of the unit is approximately 7 meters. If the operating range decreases, replace the battery with a new one.

How to replace the battery

Insert a ballpoint pen or similar pointed tool in the notch of the battery holder at the bottom, and then slide out the battery holder . Place a new battery (CR2025) into the battery holder with correct polarity . Finally , push the holder back into position.

CAUTION

• Lithium battery (CR2025) for the remote control

Replace the battery with Hitachi Maxell or Panasonic, Part No. CR2025 only . Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

•Do not keep metallic objects such as rings, bracelets, and keys near the battery . They may cause the battery to short circuit.

•After removing the battery , be sure to keep it out of reach of children. If it is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately .

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NOTES

•When operating with the remote control, point the top of the remote control toward the DVD player .

• If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible electrolyte leakage.

• The remote control may not operate correctly when:

- There is an intense light, such as sunlight, in the line

of sight between the remote control and the DVD player .

-There is fluorescent lighting near the remote sensor .

-Other remote controls are used nearby (those of a TV

set, etc.).

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PARTS AND CONTROLS

The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the buttons on the remote control. Buttons on the main unit with the same names as those on the remote control can be used as well.

Front panel

12 3 4 56

16STANDBY indicator

Lights in red when the unit is in standby mode.

2POWER button

Press to turn on and of f the unit.

3Disc tray

Loading and removing discs.

4z OPEN/CLOSE button

Press to open and close the disc tray .

5r button

Press to return to the beginning of the current or previous chapter/track.

6t button

Press to skip to the next chapter/track.

7a PAUSE button

Press to pause playback.

8s STOP button

Press to stop playing back a disc.

9c PLAY button

Press to start playback.

0Display window

Displays the information of the unit’ s status.

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Remote control

2 3

4 5

6 7

8 9

1POWER button

Press to turn on and of f the unit.

2Number buttons

Press to select a track or title directly .

3g buttons

•Press to fast forward a disc.

• Press to select an item in the setup menu.

4TOP MENU button

Press to display the title menu if present on the disc.

5MENU button

@ #

$ %

^ &

!MARK button

Press to display the mark menu during play .

@OK c button

•Press to start playback.

•Press to confirm the selected item in the setup menu.

#ON SCREEN button

Press to enter and exit from the On Screen Display .

$j/l buttons

• Press l to slow forward a disc. Press j to slow reverse a disc.

•Press to navigate through the On Screen Display , or change the value in the setup menu.

%EXIT button

Press to exit from menus or On Screen Display .

^a button

Press to pause playback.

&s button

Press to stop playing back a disc.

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•Press to display the disc menu during play .

•Press to display the setup menu in stop mode.

6f button

•Press to fast reverse a disc.

• Press to select an item in the setup menu.

7AUDIO button

•Press to display the language/sound menu icon.

• Press to display the program menu.

8r button

Press to return to the beginning of the current or previous chapter/track.

9t button

Press to skip to the next chapter/track.

0MUTE button

Press to mute and unmute the sound.

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PARTS AND CONTROLS (CONTINUED)

Display window

This unit shows On Screen Display messages on the screen of the TV connected to the unit, as well as the display window of the unit. The On Screen Display of each operation makes operation simple and easy , especially when playing DVDs. They appear when you press the ON SCREEN button on the remote control. The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the On Screen Display messages.

12 3 4

PBC

TITLE

c indicator

Lights in playback mode. a indicator

Lights in pause mode. DVD indicator

Lights when a DVD is loaded.

A-B indicator

Indicates A-B repeat play mode (when playing a desired portion of a track repeatedly).

ALL indicator

Indicates all track repeat play mode.

indicator

Indicates one track repeat play mode. ANGLE indicator

Lights when a multi-angle scene is played. RAND indicator

Lights during random playback. PROG indicator

Lights during programmed playback.

CHAPTER

VCD

ALL

RAND

ANGLE

PROG

5678

Time counter

•Indicates the elapsed time of the chapter or track.

• Indicates the total playing time of a CD, in stop mode. (The total playing time is not displayed when other kinds of discs stopped.)

Operating status indicator

Rotates when loading and playing back a disc. CHAPTER indicator

• Indicates the chapter number being played during DVD playback.

•Indicates a total number of tracks in stop mode, or the track number being played during playback of a CD.

TITLE indicator

Indicates the title number being played during DVD playback.

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CONNECTIONS

Before connecting, identify your type of audio equipment or TV referring to the following chart. Then, decide the connection and the setup procedure accordingly .

NOTES

• The unit cannot be connected to a TV which is not equipped with a video input connector .

• Use a commercially available stereo-monaural audio cord when connecting to a monaural TV .

Audio system to be connected

None (only a TV is connected) A stereo system or an amplifier

An AV receiver equipped with Dolby Digital decoder or a Dolby Pro Logic decoder

An AV receiver equipped with DTS decoder

When your TV is equipped with an S-video input jack, see page 18. When your TV is equipped with component video input jacks, see page 19.

Before making connections

• Connect the AC cords of the unit and any external equipment last, after finishing all other connections.

• Insert the plugs completely into the jacks. Loose connections may produce a humming sound or other noise interference.

•Refer to the instructions of the connected equipment.

CAUTION

Do not set "Dolby Digital" to "Bitstream", and "DTS" to "Bitstream" in the setup menu when connecting to an AV receiver not equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder (with a coaxial connecting cord). Merely attempting to play a DVD may cause a screeching noise which could be harmful to your ears and damage the speakers. In such a case, be sure to select "PCM" in "Digital Out".

Input jack of equipment to

Digital input jack Analog audio input jacks (L/R) Digital input jack Analog audio input jacks (L/R) Digital input jack

NOTES

• If picture noise appears while playing copy-protected DVDs, connect the unit directly to a TV. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR, or AV selector .

• For speaker connection, refer to the instructions of the AV receiver.

be connected to the unit

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Connection type

A on page 12 B on page 13 C on page 14 D on page 15 F on page 17 E on page 16

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CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)

A Connecting to a TV only

to the video input jack (yellow)

to the audio input jacks (Left/white, Right/red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

Rear of the TV

yellow

white

yellow

to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow)

S-VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

RL2

to AUDIO OUT L (white)/R (red) jacks

red

Set the setup menu correctly after connecting!

Set the "TV Aspect" of the setup menu according to the TV connected to the unit as follows: (See "CHANGING SETUP VALUES" on page 40 for details.)

TV Aspect

When your TV is a conventional-screen size TV: L-BOX or P-SCAN When your TV is a wide-screen size TV : 16:9

Rear of the unit

to an AC outlet

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B Connecting to a TV and an amplifier with a Digital In jack

Use a commercially available 75 ohm coaxial cord when connecting the unit to an AV amplifier with a Digital In jack. The supplied Audio/video cord is also available instead of a coaxial cord.

to the video input jack (yellow)

yellow

Audio/video cord (supplied)

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yellow

to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow)

S-VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

RL2

to DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack

to the digital input jack

Front speaker (L)

Amplifier with a Digital In jack

Set the setup menu correctly after connecting!

Set the "TV Aspect" and "Digital out" of the setup menu according to the audio equipment and TV connected to the unit as follows: (See "CHANGING SETUP VALUES" on page 40 for details.)

Rear of the unit

to an AC outlet

Coaxial cord (not supplied)

Front speaker (R)

Digital out

"Dolby Digital" to "PCM" "DTS" to "Off"

TV Aspect

When your TV is a conventional-screen size TV: L-BOX or P-SCAN When your TV is a wide-screen size TV: 16:9

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C Connecting to a TV and an audio system

yellow

to the video input jack (yellow)

Video cord (not supplied)

yellow

to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow)

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

RL2

COMPONENT

DIGITAL OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

to AUDIO OUT L (white)/ R (red) jacks

redwhite

Audio/video cord (supplied)

Set the setup menu correctly after connecting!

Set the "TV Aspect" of the setup menu according to the TV connected to the unit as follows: (See "CHANGING SETUP VALUES" on page 40 for details.)

Rear of the unit

to an AC outlet

to audio input jacks (Left/white, Right/red)

Audio system

TV Aspect

When your TV is a conventional-screen size TV: L-BOX or P-SCAN When your TV is a wide-screen size TV : 16:9

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D Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital (AC-3)

decoder

Use either a commercially available optical cord or a 75 ohm coaxial cord when connecting this unit to an AV receiver with a Digital In jack. The supplied Audio/video cord is also available instead of a coaxial cord.

yellow

Front speaker (L)

to the video input jack (yellow)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jack (yellow)

S-VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

RL2

to DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jacks

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yellow

Rear of the unit

to an AC outlet

Coaxial cord (not supplied)

Receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder

Front speaker (R)

Surround speaker (L) Center speaker Subwoofer Surround speaker (R)

Set the setup menu correctly after connecting!

Set the "TV Aspect" and "Digital out" of the setup menu according to the audio equipment and TV connected to the unit as follows: (See "CHANGING SETUP VALUES" on page 40 for details.)

Digital out

"Dolby Digital" to "Bitstream" "DTS" to "Off"

TV Aspect

When your TV is a conventional-screen size TV: L-BOX or P-SCAN When your TV is a wide-screen size TV : 16:9

CAUTION

When connecting an AV receiver not equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder using a coaxial connecting cord, do not set "Dolby Digital" to "Bitstream" in "Digital out" of the setup menu. Merely attempting to play a DVD may cause a screeching noise which could be harmful to your ears and damage the speakers. In such a case, be sure to set "Dolby Digital" to "PCM" in "Digital Out".

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