Symphonic SC520FDF User Manual

COLOR TV/DVD

SC520FDF

(20 inch)

OWNER’S
MANUAL

If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner’s
manual or to order replacement accessories, please call

TOLL FREE : 1-800-242-7158.
Or visit our WEB SITE at http://www.Symphonic.us

Please read before using this equipment

INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.

1. Read instructions - All the safety and operating instruc­tions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instruc­tions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions
should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupted
service and, that for some specific reason, such as the
possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a
CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the
user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the
reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning
description otherwise required in item 5.

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommend­ed by the unit manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water­for 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 unit on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, caus­ing serious injury to someone, and serious damage to the
appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
unit. Any mounting of the appli­ance should follow the manufac­turer’s instructions and should
use a mounting accessory rec­ommended by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combina­tion should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart combina­tion to overturn.

AMEUBLES - Cet appareil ne
doit être placé que sur un meu­ble (avec ou sans roulettes)
recommandé par le fabricant. Si
vous l’installez sur un meuble à
roulettes, déplacez les deux
ensembles avec précaution. Un
arrêt brusque, l’utilisation d’une
force excessive et des surfaces
irrégulières risquent de déstabiliser l’ensemble et de le
renverser.

9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet and the
back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This unit should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register. This unit 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.

10. Power Sources - This unit 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 appliance dealer or local power com­pany. For the units intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instruc­tions.

11.Grounding or Polarization - This unit is 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.

12. 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 appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE
ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE
APPLIANCE.

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

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3126A

SYMBOLE D'AVERTISSEMENT POUR

LES COMPOSANTES

APPAREIL ET MEUBLE A ROULETTES

S3126A

13. Outdoor Antenna grounding - If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the unit, 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 No. 70, provides information with respect
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.
(Fig. A)

14. Lightning - For added protection for this unit receiver
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 unit due to lightning and
power-line surges.

15. 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.

16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and exten­sion cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.

17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any
kind into this unit 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 unit.

18. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this unit yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you to dan­gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this unit from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per­sonnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged or

frayed.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

unit.

c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions, as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified techni­cian to restore the unit to its normal operation.

e. If the unit has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance,

this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used replace­ment parts specified by the manufacturer that have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to
persons or other hazards.

21. Safety Check - pon completion of any service or repairs
to this unit, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper
operating condition.

22. Heat - This unit product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

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NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

FIGURE A

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELE CTRI CAL CO DE

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

L EAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNI T
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

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The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the unit. No other unit has the same serial
number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a per­manent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Serial numbers are not kept on file.

Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchase from
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

Batteries should never be thrown away or inciner­ated but disposed of in accordance with your local
regulations concerning chemical wastes.

RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE

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:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2) Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.

3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir­cuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

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

FCC WARNING- This equipment may gener­ate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or
modifications to this equipment may cause
harmful interference unless the modifications
are expressly approved in the instruction man­ual. The user could lose the authority to oper­ate this equipment if an unauthorized change
or modification is made.

IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public perfor­mance and lending of discs are prohibited.

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.

LASER SAFETY

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service
person should remove the cover or attempt to ser­vice this device, due to possible eye injury.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST­MENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCE­DURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED
HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK
DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK
MECHANISM.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE
SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC
ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA
PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA
BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE
ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

PRECAUTIONS

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AV OID THE HAZARDS OF

ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE

LOCATION

For safe operation and satisfactory performance of
your unit, keep the following in mind when selecting
a place for its installation:

•

Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from
sources of intense heat.

•

Avoid dusty or humid places.

•

Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper
heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes at
the top or bottom of the unit. Do not place the unit
on a carpet because this will block the ventilation
holes.

•

Install unit in a horizontal position.

•

Avoid locations subject to strong vibration.

•

Do not place the unit near strong magnetic fields.

•

Avoid moving the unit to locations where tempera­ture differences are extreme.

•

Be sure to remove disc and unplug the AC power
cord from the outlet before carrying the unit.

•

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

•

Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting
it from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

•

If by accident, water is spilled on your unit, unplug
the power cord immediately and take the unit to our
Authorized Service Center for servicing.

•

Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit disc
loading tray.

•

Do not place anything directly on top of the unit.

WARNING

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit
when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place
or after heating a cold room or under conditions of
high humidity. If a DVD is played in a unit which has
moisture, it may damage the DVD and the unit.
Therefore when the condensation occurs inside the
unit, turn the unit on and allow at least 2 hours for the
unit to dry out.

The following symbols below appear in some head­ings and notes in this manual, with the following
meanings.

: Description refers to TV operation (in the TV mode).

: Description refers to playback of DVD video discs

(in the DVD mode).

: Description refers to playback of Audio CDs

(in the DVD mode).

: Description refers to the items to be set by the

QUICK mode (in the DVD mode).

QUICK

CD

DVD-V

TV

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

•

If you need to replace these accessories, please refer to the PART NO. under the illustrations and call our
help line mentioned on the front page.

•

Depending on your antenna system, you may need different types of Combiners (Mixer) or Separators
(Splitter). Contact your local electronics store for these items.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

C IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . .2

C PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

AVOID THE HAZARDS OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE .5

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS

MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

C SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . .5

C TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . .6

C FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

C OPERATING CONTROLS AND

FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

C PREPARATION FOR USE . . . . . . .10

ANTENNA/CABLE

CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

CONNECTING TO FRONT A/V

INPUT JACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

CONNECTING TO A STEREO
AMPLIFIER EQUIPPED WITH
DIGITAL INPUT JACKS (for DVD)11

CONNECTING TO A DOLBY
DIGITAL DECODER (for DVD) . .12

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES . .12

TV SECTION

C TV OPERATION AND SETTINGS .13

WATCHING A TV PROGRAM . . .13

DEGAUSSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

PICTURE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . .13

SLEEP TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM . . . .14

CHANNEL SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . .15

V-CHIP SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

TV RATING SET UP . . . . . . . . .16

MPAA RATING SET UP . . . . . .17

CHANGE ACCESS CODE . . . . .17

MENU LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . .17

C CABLE CHANNEL

DESIGNATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

DVD SECTION

C ABOUT THE DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . .19

PLAYABLE DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . .19

UNPLAYABLE DISCS . . . . . . . . . .19

C PLAYING A DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

BASIC PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . .20

GENERAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . .20

DISC MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

TITLE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

RESUME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

PAUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

STEP BY STEP PLAYBACK . . . . .21

FAST FORWARD /

FAST REVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

SLOW FORWARD /

SLOW REVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

C SEARCH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . .22

TRACK SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

TITLE / CHAPTER SEARCH . . . .22

TIME SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

MARKER SETUP SCREEN . . . . . .22

C

SPECIAL PLAYBACK FUNCTION . .

23

REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

RANDOM PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . .23

C CHANGING THE SETTINGS . . . .24

SUBTITLE LANGUAGE . . . . . . . .24

AUDIO LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . .24

STEREO SOUND MODE . . . . . . . .24

CAMERA ANGLE . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

BLACK LEVEL SETTING . . . . . . .24

VIRTUAL SURROUND . . . . . . . . .25

C

THE ON-SCREEN INFORMATION

. .25

C CHANGING THE DVD SET UP

ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

CUSTOM MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

LANGUAGE SETTING . . . . . . . .26

DISPLAY SETTING . . . . . . . . . .27

AUDIO SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . .27

PARENTAL CONTROL . . . . . . . .28

OTHER SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . .28

INITIALIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

C TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . .29

C MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

DISC HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

C SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

C ESPAÑOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

C WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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•

Infrared remote control

•

Trilingual on screen TV setup display selectable
in English, Spanish or French

•

181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesiz­er tuner with direct station call

(A converter may

be necessary to view scrambled cable channels.)

•

Closed Caption Decoder – You may view special-

ly labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news, etc.
with either a dialogue caption or text display added
to the program.

•

Auto power off system – If there is no air signal

input from the antenna terminal and no operation
for 15 minutes, the unit will turn itself off automat­ically.

•

Sleep timer – Allows you to have the unit auto-

matically turn off at a desired time.

•

V-CHIP – Enables parents to prevent their children

from watching inappropriate material on TV.

FEATURES

TV Mode

¡Parental lock

You can set the control level to limit playback of
discs which may not be suitable for children.

¡Automatic detection of discs

This unit automatically detects if the loaded disc is
DVD or Audio CD.

¡On-screen display

Information about the current operation can be
displayed on a TV screen, allowing you to confirm
the currently active functions (such as program
playback), on the TV screen using the remote
control.

¡Search

Chapter search / Title search / Track search / Time
search

¡Repeat

Chapter / Title / Track / All / A-B

¡Zoom

Magnified screen can be displayed.

¡Marker

The part designated by user can be called back.

¡Resume Play

User can resume to playback from the part at which
the play was stopped.

¡Virtual Surround
¡Bit rate indication

¡DRC (Dynamic range control)

You can control the range of sound volume.

¡Dolby Digital sound

This unit can handle Dolby Digital surround sound
having 5.1 channels when connected to a Dolby
Digital decoder.

¡Still/fast/slow/step playback

Various playback modes are available including
still pictures, fast forward/reverse, slow motion and
step frames.

¡Random playback for Audio CD

This unit can shuffle the order of tracks to play
them in random order.

¡Program playback for Audio CD

You can program the order of tracks to play them in
any desired order.

¡DVD menus in a desired language

You can display DVD menus in a desired language,
if available on a DVD.

¡Screen saver/Auto power-off functions

The screen saver program starts when there is no
input from the unit for 5 minutes in the stop mode.
After the screen saver program is activated for 15
minutes, the power automatically turns off.

¡Subtitles in a desired language

You can select a desired language for the display
subtitles, if that language is available on a disc.

¡Selecting a camera angle

You can select the desired camera angle, if a disc
contains sequences recorded from different angles.

¡Choices for audio language and sound mode

You can select the desired audio language and
sound mode, if different languages and modes are
available on a disc.

DVD Mode

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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

- REMOTE CONTROL -

[Fig. 2]

- FRONT PANEL - [Fig.1]

VIDEO L–AUDIO–R

VOLUME CHANNEL STOP SKIP SKIP PAUSE

HEADPHONE

–SEARCH–

OPEN/
CLOSE

PLAY

POWER

742 891091112 136531

1.Disc loading tray

2.VIDEO input Jack

Connect to the video output jack of a video camera or
VCR.

3.AUDIO L/R input Jacks

Connect to the audio output jacks of a video camera or
VCR.

4.POWER Button

[P.13]

Hit to turn the power on and off.

5.VOLUME (VOL.)

K /L

Buttons

[P.13]

Press to control the volume level for the DVD and TV.

6.CHANNEL (CH.)

K /L

Buttons

[P.13]

Press to select memorized channels.

7.Remote sensor window

8.STOP C Button

[P.20]

Stops operation of the disc.

9.SKIP H / G Buttons

[P.22]

Press once to skip chapters or tracks to a desired
point.

SEARCH E/ DButtons (Front panel) [P.21]

Press and hold to change forward or reverse
playback speed.

10. PLAY B Button

[P.20]

Starts playback of the disc.

11. PAUSE F Button

[P.21]

Pauses the current disc operation.

12. OPEN/CLOSE A Button

[P.20]

Hit to insert a disc into or remove it from the
tray.

13. HEADPHONE Jack

To connect headphone (not supplied) for personal
listening.

14. PICTURE Button

[P.13]

Hit to adjust the picture.

15. Number Buttons

TV Mode:

[P.13]

Press two digits to directly access the desired
channel.
Remember to hit [0] before a single digit channel.

+100 Button–

Hit to select cable channels which are higher
than 99.

DVD Mode:

[P.22]

Hit to enter the desired number.

+10 Button–

Hit to enter the desired numbers which are higher
than 9.

16. SLEEP Button

[P.14]

Sets the Sleep Timer.

17. DISPLAY Button

TV Mode:

Displays the current channel number on the TV
screen.

DVD Mode:

[P.25]

Displays the current status on the TV screen.

0 +10

SLOW

SELECT

+100

PLAY

STOP

ENTER

REPEATSEARCH MODE

FWD

OPEN/
CLOSE

CH.

VOL.

MUTEZOOM

DISC

MENU

RETURNTITLESETUP

A

ANGLESUBTITLEAUDIO

12
35

6

5

34

33
32

8

31

30
29

-

B

28

27

26
25

24

POWER PICTURE

4

14

15

123

456

789

SLEEP

16

SKIP

9

10

11

REV

PAUSE

DISPLAY

17
18

19
20

CLEAR

MODE

21
22

23

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COAXIAL

ANT.

38

3736

18. SETUP Button

[P.26]

Hit to enter or exit the setup menu of TV or DVD.

19. TITLE Button

[P.20]

Displays the title menu.

20. CLEAR Button

[P.22]

Hit to clear or cancel a setting currently entered.

21. MODE Button

[P.23, 24, 25]

Hit to call up the program screen or the random
screen in the stop mode.
Hit to call up the Black Level Setting screen or
the Virtual Surround screen during playback.

22. SEARCH MODE Button

[P.22]

Hit to locate a desired point.

23. AUDIO Button

[P.24]

Hit to select a desired audio language or sound
mode.

24. SUBTITLE Button

[P.24]

Hit to select a desired subtitle language.

25. REPEAT Button

[P.23]

Repeats playback of the current disc, title, chap­ter, or track.

26. ANGLE Button

[P.24]

Hit to change the camera angle to see the
sequence being played back from a different angle
(if available).

27. A-B Button

[P.23]

Repeats playback of a selected section.

28. RETURN Button

[P.22]

Returns to the previous screen in the setup menu.

29. ENTER Button

[P.15]

Hit to accept a setting.

30.

K /L

/{/

B

Buttons

TV Mode:

[P.13]

Press to select a setting mode from the menu on
the TV screen.
Press to select or adjust from a particular menu.

DVD Mode:

[P.20]

Press to select a menu item.

31. DISC MENU Button

[P.20]

Calls up the DVD menu.

32. REV

E

Button [P.21]

Hit to view the DVD picture in fast reverse or
slow reverse motion.

FWD DButton [P.21]

Hit to view in fast or slow forward motion.

33. ZOOM Button

[P.21]

Enlarges part of a DVD-reproduced image.

34. MUTE Button

[P.13]

Mutes the sound. Hit it again to restore sound.

35. SELECT Button

[P.11]

Hit to change to TV mode, external input mode or
DVD mode.

36. COAXIAL Jack

[P.11]

Connect to the digital input of an external
amplifier or decoder (for DVD Audio only).

37. ANT(ENNA). Jack

[P.10]

Connect to an antenna, cable system or satellite
system.

38. Power cord

[P.13]

Connect to a standard AC outlet (120V/60Hz).

NOTE:

•

Remove the power cord from the hook to avoid
breaking a wire before you connect to a standard
AC outlet.

- REAR PANEL - [Fig.3]

NOTE:

•

We do not recommend the use of universal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlled with
a universal remote control.

If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be aware that the code number given
may not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control.

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NOTE:

Before plugging the antenna into the ANT. jack of the unit, check that the pin is
not bent. If it is bent, straighten the pin as illustrated, then plug the pin into the
ANT. jack of the unit.

Bent pin

Cable

Plug

(Needs to be

straightened)

(Straight pin)

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.

For your safety and to avoid damages to the unit, unplug the antenna cable from the ANT. jack
before moving the unit.

[Fig. 4]

PREPARATION FOR USE

ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS

Plug the incoming cable into the ANT. jack on the rear of the unit.
If your cable service supplies you with a converter box or if you use a
satellite system, connect the box with this unit as shown below.

COAXIAL

ANT.

ANT.

Cable

TV signal

Antenna

or

IN

OUT

Rear of the unit

*NOTE (DO NOT DISCONNECT FROM BOX)
Some cable TV systems use scrambled signals and
require a special converter to receive these channels.
Consult your local cable company.

OR

Incoming cable from home Antenna /
Cable Company (No Cable Box)

Incoming cable from Cable Company
or Satellite Antenna

Cable Box or
Satellite Box*

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CONNECTING TO FRONT A/V INPUT JACKS

When you watch a program recorded on another source (VCR or video camera), use the
AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks on the front of the unit.

Connect the Audio/Video output jacks of another source to the AUDIO L/R and VIDEO
jacks of this unit.

Then press [SELECT] or [CH.

KK /LL

] until “AUX” appears on the screen.

CONNECTING TO A STEREO AMPLIFIER EQUIPPED WITH

DIGITAL INPUT JACKS (for DVD)

Use an audio coaxial digital cable (commercially available) for the audio connections.
Connect to an amplifier equipped with digital input jacks such as MD Deck or DAT Deck.

NOTES:

•

The audio source on a disc in a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround format cannot be recorded as digital
sound by an MD or DAT deck.

•

Be sure to turn off the power to all components in the system before connecting another component.

•

Refer to the Owner’s Manuals for the components to be connected to the unit.

•

Set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “PCM” for audio output in the setup mode. Playing a unit using incorrect set­tings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers. (Refer to page 27.)

COAXIAL

ANT.

To COAXIAL jack
(Only DVD AUDIO OUT)

ex.
MD deck, DAT deck, etc.

To Coaxial digital
Audio input jack

Audio coaxial digital cable
(commercially available)

[Fig. 6]

[Front of the unit]

[Fig. 5]

To the Audio output jacks

To the Video output jack

NOTE:

•

When you connect a monaural VCR (another source) to this unit, connect the Audio output jack of the
monaural VCR (another source) to the AUDIO L jack of this unit. The audio will output in both L and R
channel equally.

AUX

(OUT)

(IN)

(OUT)

(IN)

(OUT)

(IN)

Audio Cable
(commercially available)

Video Cable
(commercially available)

VIDEO L–AUDIO–R

OPEN/

POWER

VOLUME CHANNEL STOP SKIP SKIP PAUSE

PLAY

E –SEARCH–

CLOSE

D

HEADPHONE

ex.
VCR or video camera

VIDEO L–AUDIO–R

, etc.

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COAXIAL

ANT.

Front speaker

(left)

Center

speaker

Front speaker

(right)

Surround

speaker

(left)

Surround

speaker

(right)

Subwoofer

To COAXIAL jack

(Only DVD AUDIO OUT)
To Coaxial digital
Audio input jack

Dolby Digital

decoder

Audio Coaxial digital cable
(commercially available)

[Fig. 7]

CONNECTING TO A DOLBY DIGITAL DECODER (for DVD)

If using this unit to play a DVD disc in a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround format, the unit outputs a
DOLBY DIGITAL Data stream from its COAXIAL jack. By hooking the unit up to a Dolby Digital decoder,
you can enjoy a more convincing, realistic ambience with powerful and high-quality surround sound as
enjoyed in movie theaters.

Use audio coaxial digital cables (commercially available) for the audio connections.

NOTES:

•

Be sure to turn off the power to all components in the system before connecting another component.

•

Refer to the Owner’s Manuals for the components to be connected to the unit.

•

If connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “BITSTREAM” for audio output in the
setup mode. (Refer to page 27.)

•

Unless connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “PCM” for audio output in the
setup mode. Playing a unit using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the
speakers. (Refer to page 27.)

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

(OUT)

(IN)

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

1)Open the battery compartment cover by pressing
the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the
arrow.

2)Insert 2 “AA” penlight batteries into the battery
compartment in the direction indicated by the
polarity (+/-) markings.

3)Replace the cover.

[BATTERY PRECAUTIONS]

•

Be sure to follow the correct polarity as indicated
in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries
may cause damage to the device.

•

Do not mix different types of batteries together
(e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-Zinc) or old batteries
with fresh ones.

•

If the device is not to be used for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or
injury from possible battery leakage.

•

Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be
recharged; they can overheat and rupture.