HT994SJ-AHP_BCANLLK_Eng

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

TH-G41

Consists of XV-THG41, SP-THG51F,

SP-THG61C and SP-THG50W

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT2052-002A [C]

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

This 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 product.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS

FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD

NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating.

The openings shall be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to.

CAUTION:

This product employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner???s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Shall the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT

STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water

(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

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 concerning the Power Cord

Most devices are recommended be placed on a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that electronic device and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.

Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.

To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER???S MANUAL. AND

THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.

This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

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

2.Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference.

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

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

5.Do not use this apparatus near water. - For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and other areas located near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth. - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer???s instructions. - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over- heating. 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.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/product combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the product has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the product has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Storing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Cleaning Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Remote Control operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Remote Control Battery installation . . . . . . . .5

Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . .6-13

TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Video connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Component Video connection . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Optional Equipment Connection . . . . . . . . . . .7

AUX IN connection (A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 OPTICAL IN connection (O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 AUDIO IN connection (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 HDMI In connection (H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 iPod connection (I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

HDMI Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Resolution setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Available resolution according to connection .8

Speaker System Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . . . .10 Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-13

Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-21

General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . .16 Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Erasing a Track from Program List . . . . . . .17 Erasing the Complete Program List . . . . . . .17

Viewing a JPEG file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Moving to another file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Rotating the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Listening to music during slide show . . . . . .18

Using iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

General operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 General features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Presetting the Radio Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

To turn off the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 To listen to non-preset radio stations . . . . .20 To select a preset radio station directly . . . .20

Sleep Timer Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Setting the disc ejection lock . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Enjoying audio form an external source . . . .21 Setting the surround mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-25

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-24

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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Introduction

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner???s manual carefully and retain it for future reference.

This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD player. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.

About the  Symbol Display

???  ??? may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner???s manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc.

Symbol Used in this Manual

Note:

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip:

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

A section whose title has one of the following symbols is applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.

Screen Saver

The screen saver activates when there is no operation made for approximately 5 minutes since a still picture was last displayed.

To cancel the screen saver, push any key.

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing Discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

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. Wipe 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 older vinyl records.

Introduction

Operation Installation and Setup

Reference

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Types of Playable Discs

DVD

(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Audio CD

(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

In addition, this unit plays DVD??R/RW and CD-R/RW, Dual disc that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA, and/or JPEG files.

Notes:

???Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD??R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD??R/RW) discs may not be played on the unit.

???Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart- shaped or octagonal) since they may result in malfunctions.

???This unit requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback.

Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labelled as the same as the rear of the unit or ???ALL???.

Notes on Regional Codes

???Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your unit???s regional code or the disc cannot play.

???If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from your player, the message ???Check Regional Code??? appears on the TV screen.

Notes on Copyrights:

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted 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 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. The 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.

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 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 DVD

PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER

SERVICE CENTER.

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Front Panel

Introduction

a1/' (STANDBY/ON)

Switches the unit ON and OFF.

bDisc Tray

Insert a disc here.

cAUDIO IN

The AUDIO IN port means you can connect a audio device to play through the surround sound speakers.

dZ (OPEN/CLOSE)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

ex (STOP)

Stops playback.

fB (PLAY)

Starts playback.

SOURCE

Press and hold down this button about 3 seconds, then press repeatedly to select other function

gX (PAUSE)

Pause playback.

FM MODE

This will change the tuner from stereo to mono and usually improve the reception.

h. (SKIP)

Returns to the beginning of current chapter or track or go to the previous chapter or track.

(SCAN)

During playback, press and hold this button repeatedly to select the required scan speed.

- TUNING

Tunes in the desired radio station.

i> (SKIP)

Go to the next chapter or track.

(SCAN)

During playback, press and hold this button

repeatedly to select the required scan speed.

+ TUNING

Tunes in the desired radio station.

j VOLUME controller

Operation Installation and Setup

Reference

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Remote Control

AUDIO (1/')

Switches the unit ON and OFF.

FUNCTION

Selects the function (DVD/CD, FM)

INPUT

Changes the input source ( AUX,

AUX OPT, AUDIO IN, OSD IPOD,

IPOD, HDMI IN)

SLEEP

Sets the System to turn off automatically at a specified time.

DIMMER

Changes brightness of the display window on the front panel during in power-on status.

RETURN

Press to move back wards in the menu.

TOP MENU

If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appear.

MENU

Accesses the menu on a DVD disc.

SET UP

Accesses or removes setup menu.

DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen display.

b/B/v/V (left/right/up/down)

Selects an option in the menu.

ENTER

Acknowledges the menu selection.

PRESET (#/3)

Selects program of Radio.

TUNING. (#/3)

Tunes in the desired radio station.

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu.

SURROUND

Selects the surround mode.

SCAN MODE

Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language (DVD).

PROG./MEMO.

Accesses or removes Program menu.

Enter a radio station???s frequency into the tuner.

REPEAT

Repeats chapter, track, title, all

CLEAR

Removes a track number on the Program List.

SCAN/SLOW(bb/BB)

Searches backward or forward. Reverse/ Forward slow playback.

SKIP (./>)

STOP (x)

PLAY (B)

FM MODE

This will change the tuner from stereo to mono and usually improve the reception.

PAUSE (X)

VOLUME (-/+)

Adjusts speaker volume.

MUTING

To mute the sound

Remote Control operation

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

Cautions:

???Do not mix old and new batteries and never mix different types of batteries such as standard, alkaline, etc.

???Do not put the batteries in the place where young children can reach.

???Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

???When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

Remote Control Battery installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two batteries (size AAA) with 3 and # aligned correctly.

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Installation and Setup

TV Connection

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.

Tips:

Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD/CD Receiver. Use one of the connections described below.

Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

Caution:

Make sure the DVD/CD Receiver is connected directly to the TV. Select the correct AV input on your TV.

Do not connect your DVD/CD Receiver to TV via your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Rear of TV

Video connection

Connect the MONITOR OUT jack from the DVD/CD Receiver to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV using the video cable (V).

Component Video connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks from the DVD/CD Receiver to the corresponding jacks on the TV using an Y PB PR cable (C).

If your television is a high-definition or ???digital ready??? television, you may take advantage of the DVD/CD Receiver???s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution.

If your TV does not accept your resolution setting, abnormal picture appears on the screen. Please read owner???s manual for TV then set the resolution that your TV can accept.

Antenna Connection

Connect the supplied FM antenna for listening to the radio.

Connect the FM Wire antenna to the FM antenna connector.

FM Wire Antenna (supplied)

Introduction

Installation and Setup

Notes:

 Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

 After connecting the FM Wire antenna, keep it as

horizontal as possible.

Rear of DVD/CD Receiver

Operation

Reference

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iPod

Note:

Image of HDMI input can not output from component and composite output.

AUDIO IN connection (D)

Connect a output of portable device (MP3 or PMP etc) to the AUDIO input connector.

To AUDIO IN

D (not supplied)

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HDMI Connection

About HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for an easy all- digital output to an HDMI or DI-equipped TV.

Connection to an HDMI TV requires an HDMI cable while connection to a DVI-equipped TV requires a DVI adapter besides a HDMI cable.

HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes per second, one connector (instead of several cables and connector), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this DVD/CD Receiver using a HDMI cable.

1.Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD/CD Receiver to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H).

2.Set the TV???s source to HDMI (refer to owner???s manual for TV).

Notes on HDMI Out connection

???If your TV does not accept your resolution setting, abnormal picture appears on the screen.(???TV do not support??? will appears in screen)

Please read owner???s manual for TV, and then set the resolution that your TV can accept.

???Changing the resolution when the unit is connected with HDMI connector may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the unit and then turn it on again.

???When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following :

-Try switching off the HDMI/ DVI device and this unit. Next, switch on the HDMI/ DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this unit.

-The connected device???s video input is set correctly for this unit.

-The connected device is compatible with 720X576i(480i), 720X576p(480p), 1280X720p, 1920X1080i or 1920X1080p video input.

-The 1080p, 720p and 576p(480p) resolutions are the progressive scan applied resolution.

???Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work with this unit.

-The picture will not be displayed properly with non- HDCP device.

(not supplied) H

Rear of DVD/CD Receiver

Resolution setting

You can change the resolution for component video and HDMI output.

Press SCAN MODE repeatedly to select the desired resolution - 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

The resolution may not be selected depending on the connection or TV.

Note:

Depending on your TV, some of the resolution settings may result in the picture disappearing or an abnormal picture appearing. In this case, press SCAN MODE repeatedly until the picture re-appears.

You can set 1080p video resolution to enjoy Full HD picture quality. (Full HD up-scaling)

Available resolution according to connection

HDMI OUT - 1080p, 1080i, 720p 480p and 480i

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT - 480p and 480i

VIDEO OUT - 480i

Note:

If your TV does not accept your resolution setting, abnormal picture appears on the screen.

Please read owner???s manual for TV, and then set the resolution that your TV can accept.

Installation and Setup

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Speaker System Connection

Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cables.

To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (volume, distance, etc.).

Notes:

Caution:

???The left and right speakers can be installed on a wall.

???When installing the speakers on a wall, be sure to have the speakers installed by qualified personnel.

???DO NOT install the speakers on the wall by yourself to avoid unexpected damage from them falling off the wall due to incorrect installation or weakness in wall structure.

???Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker installation on a wall. Injury to personnel or damage to devices may result if the installed speakers interfere with daily activities.

Rear speaker (Right surround)

Rear speaker (Left surround)

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Displaying Disc Information on-screen

You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen.

1.Press DISPLAY to show various playback information.

The displayed items differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

2.You can select an item by pressing v / V and change or select the setting by pressing b / B.

Title ??? Current title number/ total number of titles.

Chapter ??? Current chapter number/total number of chapters.

Time ??? Elapsed playing time.

Audio ??? Selected audio language or channel.

Subtitle ??? Selected subtitle.

Angle ??? Selected angle/total number of angles.

Sound ??? Selected sound mode.

Note:

If any button is not pressed for a few seconds, the on- screen display disappears.

Initial Settings

By using the Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 10 to 13.

OSD Initial language settings:

When the POWER is turned on for the first time, the unit need to set the menu language. Follow the descriptions below after the display connections. After OSD Initial language setting, to set Area code (see page 13)

1.Press POWER to turn the unit on. The language setup menu will appear on the screen.

2.Use b / B / v / V to select a language then press ENTER. The confirm menu will appear.

3.Use b / B to select the [Enter] then press ENTER to finish the language setup.

To display and exit the Menu:

Press SETUP to display the menu. A second press of SETUP will take you back to initial screen.

To go to the next level:

Press B on the remote control.

To go back to the previous level:

Press b on the remote control.

About help menu

Introduction

Installation and Setup

Operation

Reference

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General Operation

1.Press SETUP.

The Setup menu appears.

2.Use v / V to select the desired option then press B to move to the second level. The screen shows the current setting for the selected item, as well as alternate setting(s).

3.Use v / V to select the second desired option and then press B to move to the third level.

4.Use v / V to select the desired setting then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

Some items require additional steps.

5.Press SETUP or PLAY (N) to exit the Setup menu.

LANGUAGE

Menu Language

Select a language for the Setup menu and then on- screen display.

Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu

Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.

Original ??? Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.

Other ??? To select another language, press numeric buttons and then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list on the page 22. If you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR.

DISPLAY

TV Aspect

4:3 ??? Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.

16:9 ??? Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

Display Mode

The Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect mode is set to 4:3.

Letterbox ??? Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

Panscan ??? Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit. (If the disc/file is not compatible with Pan Scan, the picture is displayed at Letterbox ratio.)

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AUDIO

Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player???s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use.

5.1 Speaker Setup

Make the following settings for the built-in 5.1 channel surround decoder.

1.Press ENTER, and the 5.1 Speaker Setup menu appears.

Introduction

Dynamic Range Control (DRC)

With the DVD*1 format, you can hear a program???s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). Then, you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to On for this effect.

*1: Dolby Digital only

Vocal

Set Vocal to On only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc will mix into normal stereo sound.

HD AV Sync

When using Digital TV.

Sometimes AV signal could not be transmitted simultaneously because of later transmission of video signal compared to audio signal.

Because it takes some time to convert analogue video signal to digital one in the Digital TV.

And It means that you may not enjoy picture on the screen and sound from speaker at the same time even though it is one scene.

In the HD AV Sync menu, you could adjust delay time to audio signal for simultaneous AV signal transmission

Delay time could be set up with 10msec unit. (0 ~ 300ms)

Delay time is different according to each TV Brand. So you need to adjust optimal delay time complying with your TV.

2.Use b / B to select the desired speaker.

3.Adjust options using v / V / b / B buttons.

4.Press ENTER to confirm your selection. Returns to the previous menu.

Speaker selection

Select a speaker that you want to adjust. [Front speaker (Front L), Front speaker (Front R), Center Speaker (Center), Subwoofer (SubWoofer), Rear speaker (Rear L), Rear speaker (Rear R)]

Note:

Certain speaker settings are prohibited by the Dolby Digital licensing agreement.

Size

Since the speaker settings are fixed, you cannot change the settings.

Volume

Press b / B to adjust the output level of the selected speaker. (-5dB ~ 5dB)

Distance

After you connected speakers to your DVD Receiver, set the Distance between the speakers and your listening point if the distance of Center or Rear speakers is bigger than the distance of Front speakers. This allows the sound from each speaker to reach the listener at the same time.

Press b / B to adjust the Distance of the selected speaker. This distance is equivalent to a difference of the distance between Center or Rear speaker and Front speakers.

Installation and Setup

Operation

Reference

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5.1 Speaker Setup

Test

Press b / B to test the signals of each speaker. Adjust the volume to match the volume of test signals memorized in the system.

Front Left (Front L) ??? Center??? Front Right (Front R) ??? Rear Right (Rear R) ??? Rear Left (Rear L) ??? SubWoofer

LOCK (Parental Control)

Initial Setting the Area Code:

See the Area Codes on page 22.

1.Select the LOCK menu and then press B.

2.To access the LOCK options, you must input the password you have created. Input a password and press ENTER. Enter it again and press ENTER to verify. If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER, press CLEAR.

3.Select the first character using v / V buttons.

4.Press B and select the second character using v / V buttons.

5.Press ENTER to confirm your Area code selection.

Rating

Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their contents. Not all discs are rated.

1.Select ???Rating??? on the LOCK menu then press B.

2.Input a password and press ENTER.

3.Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v / V buttons. Rating 1-8: Rating one (1) has the most restrictions

and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive. Unlock: If you select unlock, parental control is not active and the disc plays in full.

4.Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu.

Password

You can enter or change password.

1.Select Password on the LOCK menu and then press B.

2.Follow the step 2 as shown above (Rating).

To change the password, press ENTER when the ???Change??? option is highlighted. Input a password and press ENTER. Enter it again and press ENTER to verify.

3.Press SETUP to exit the menu.

If you forget your password

If you forget your password, you can clear it using the following steps:

1.Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.

2.Select the LOCK menu.

3.Input the 6-digit number ???210499??? and press

ENTER. The password is cleared.

Area Code

Enter the code of the area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list on page 22.

1.Select ???Area Code??? on the LOCK menu then press B.

2.Follow the step 2 as shown previous paragraph (Rating).

3.Select the first character using v / V buttons.

4.Press ENTER and select the second character using v / V buttons.

5.Press ENTER to confirm your Area code selection.

OTHERS

This option has no selection on this set.

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Operation

General features

Operation

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Additional features

Time Search DVD

To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:

1.Press DISPLAY during playback.

2.Press v / V to select the time clock icon and ???--:--:--??? appears.

3.Input the required start time in hours, minutes, and seconds from left to right. If you enter the wrong numbers, press CLEAR to remove the numbers you entered. Then input the correct numbers.

4.Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts from the selected time.

1.5 times speed playback

DVD

You can play at 1.5 times speed.

The 1.5 speed allows you to watch the pictures and listen to the sound quicker than playing at a normal speed on the disc.

1.During playback, press PLAY(B) to play at 1.5 times speed. ???BX1.5??? appears on the screen.

2.Press PLAY(B) again to exit.

Screen Saver

The screen saver appears when you leave the unit in Stop mode for about five minutes. To cancel the Screen Saver, press any button and then operate the unit.

Last Scene Memory DVD

This receiver memorizes the last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in the memory even if you remove the disc from the receiver or switch off the receiver. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatically recalled.

Note:

This receiver does not memorize the scene of a disc if you

switch off the receiver before commencing to play the disc.

Mixed disc ??? MP3/WMA and JPEG

When playing a disc contained with MP3/WMA and JPEG files together, you can select which menu of files you would like to play by pressing MENU.

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Playing an Audio CD or

MP3/WMA file

This unit can play Audio CDs or MP3/WMA files.

MP3/ WMA/ Audio CD

Once you insert an MP3/WMA files recording media or Audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen.

Press v / V to select a track/file and then press PLAY or ENTER, and playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer to the page 14.

ID3 TAG

When playing a file containing information such as track titles, you can see the information by pressing DISPLAY. (Song, Artist, Album, Genre, Comment)

MP3 / WMA disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows:

???Sampling frequency: within 32 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)

???Bit rate: within 32 - 320kbps (MP3), 40 - 192kbps (WMA)

???The DVD/CD Receiver cannot read an MP3/WMA file that has a file extension other than ???.mp3??? / ???.wma???.

???CD-R physical format should be ISO 9660

???If you record MP3 / WMA files using software that cannot create a file system (eg. Direct-CD) it is impossible to playback MP3 / WMA files.We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator, which creates an ISO 9660 file system.

???File names should have a maximum of 8 letters and must incorporate an .mp3 or .wma extension.

???They should not contain special letters such as / ? * : ???

< > l etc.

???The total number of files on the disc should be less than 999.

This DVD/CD Receiver requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback.

Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

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Programmed Playback

The program function enables you to store your Favourite tracks from any disc in the receiver memory. A program can contain 30 tracks.

1.Insert a disc.

Audio CD and MP3/WMA Discs:

2.To add a music(s) on the program list, press PROG/MEMO to enter the program edit mode ( E mark appears on the menu).

3.Select a desired music on the [List] by using the v / V then press ENTER to add the music to the program list.

4.Select music from the program list then press ENTER to start programmed playback.

Repeat Programmed Tracks

1.Press REPEAT when playing a disc. The repeat icon appears.

2.Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode.

???Track: repeats the current track

???All: repeats all the tracks on programmed list.

???Off (No display): does not play repeatedly.

Erasing a Track from ???Program??? List

1.Use v V to select the track that you wish to erase from the Program list.

2.Press CLEAR in program edit mode.

Erasing the Complete Program List

Use v / V to select [Clear All] then press ENTER in program edit mode.

Note:

The programs are also cleared when the disc is removed, the unit is switched to power off or the function is switched to others.

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Viewing a JPEG file

This unit can play discs with JPEG files.

Before playing JPEG recordings, read the notes on JPEG Recordings on the right.

1.Insert a disc and close the tray.

The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen.

2.Press v / V to select a folder, and then press ENTER. A list of files in the folder appears.

If you are in a file list and want to return to the previous Folder list, use the v / V buttons on the remote to highlight and press ENTER.

3.If you want to view a particular file, press v / V to highlight a file and press ENTER or PLAY. While viewing a file, you can press STOP to move to the previous menu (JPEG menu).

Tips:

There are three Slide Speed options : 3s, 5s, 8s

Use v /V /b /B to highlight the Speed. Then, use b / B to select the option you want to use and then press ENTER.

Note:

Depending on the size and resolution of JPEG files, it may take longer for slide show to be set.

Slide Show

1.Highlight the file (not folder) which you like beginning to slide show.

2.Select the slide speed. (Refer to the tips this page)

3.Use v /V /b /B to highlight the (Slide Show) then press ENTER.

Note:

???The sequence of slide show is from top to down, cannot be reverse.

???Slide show cannot repeat automatically, you could start the slide show again manually.

???During slide show, a help menu appears in the lower part of the screen. To hide this help menu, press ENTER or DISPLAY. Then press this button again, a help menu appears again.

???To close JPEG slide show, press RETURN or STOP (x).

Still Picture

1.Press PAUSE (X) during the slide show.

The DVD/CD Receiver will now go into the PAUSE (X) mode.

2.To return to the slide show, press PLAY or press PAUSE (X) again.

Moving to another File

Press SKIP (. or >) once during viewing a picture to advance to the next or previous file.

Rotating the picture

Press v / V during showing a picture to rotate the picture clockwise or counter-clockwise.

Listening to music during slide show

You can listen to music during slide show, if the disc contain music and photo files together. Use v /V /b /B to highlight ( ) icon then press ENTER to start slide show. This function is available only in disc.

About help menu

JPEG disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows:

???Depending upon the size and the number of JPEG files, it could take a long time for the DVD/CD Receiver to read the disc???s contents. If you don???t see an on-screen display after several minutes, some of the files may be too large ??? reduce the resolution of the JPEG files to less than 2M pixels as 2760 x 2048 pixels and burn another disc.

???The total number of files and folders on the disc should be less than 999.

???Some discs may not operate due to a different recording format or the condition of disc.

???Ensure that all the selected files have the ???.jpg??? extensions when copying into the CD layout.

???If the files have ???.jpe??? or ???.jpeg??? extensions, please rename them as ???.jpg??? file.

???File names without ???.jpg??? extension will not be able to be read by this DVD/CD Receiver. Even though the files are shown as JPEG image files in Windows Explorer.

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Using iPod

For detial refer to iPod guide.

iPod mode: You can operate your iPod by using the supplied remote control and directly control on your iPod.

OSD iPod mode: You can operate your iPod by controlling OSD menu on the TV screen with supplied remote control. The controls on your iPod are not operational in the OSD iPod mode.

General operation

1.Connect the iPod and the unit with iPod docking station. Refer to the page 7.

2.Turn the unit on.

Your iPod is automatically turned on.

3.Press INPUT on the remote control to enter the iPod mode.

The iPod menu appears on the TV screen.

The initial screen of iPod menu is the OSD iPod mode.

4.Use v / V and ENTER on the Remote Control to display the list of menu.

5.Press ENTER to play.

General features

Pausing playback

Press PAUSE (X) or PLAY (B) to pause playback. Press PAUSE (X) or PLAY (B) to continue playback.

Skipping to the next/previous file

Press SKIP (>) to move to the next file.

Press SKIP (.) to return to the beginning of the current file.

Press SKIP (.) twice briefly to step back to the previous file.

Fast forward or fast reverse

During playback, press and hold SCAN (m or M) and then release at a point you want.

Playing repeatedly

Press REPEAT repeatedly to select an item to be repeated. The current file will be played back repeatedly. To return to normal playback, press REPEAT repeatedly. (On video files, this function is not available.)

iPod message

???Please, check your iPod??? - If the power of your iPod is insufficient or the iPod is misconnected or unknown device. Reset the iPod if the iPod is not operating normally (Refer to http://www.apple.com/support/)

???If you connect to the [VIDEO OUT] terminal on this unit and switch TV input mode, you can enjoy video playback.??? - When you connect the unit and TV to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or HDMI OUT, connect the unit and TV to VIDEO OUT (MONITOR).

Compatible iPod

???When the unit is connected with dock connector may result in malfunctions

???Compatibility with your iPod may vary depending on the type of your iPod.

???Depending on your iPod???s software version, it may not be possible to control your iPod from the unit. We recommend installing the latest software version.

Notes:

???Interference may happen depending on iPod devices.

???The video files are outputted only when you connect the unit to VIDEO OUT (MONITOR).

???Connect the end on the cable with the marked ???V??? facing downwards to rear on the unit.

???Be careful not to put iPod dock strongly into the unit when connecting or disconnecting it. But the cable may be damaged.

???JVC is not responsible for any loss of data on an iPod when used with this system.

???This system can receive analog sound from the following iPod models and iPhone models

-iPod touch

-iPod classic

-iPod 5th generation

-iPod 4th generation

-iPod nano (1st/2nd/3nd generation)

-iPod mini (1st/2nd generation)

-iPhone 3G

???This product support music and video only.

???If content on the iPod is not played back correctly, update your iPod software to the latest version. For details about updating the iPod, check the Apple web site <http://www.apple.com>.

???Adjust the volume to a moderate level before you connect your iPod and this unit.

??????Made for iPod??? means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

??????Works with iPhone??? means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

???Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Presetting the Radio Stations

You can preset 50 stations for FM. Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down the volume.

1.Press FUNCTION on the remote control until FM appears in the display window.

2.Press and hold TUNING.(-/+) for about two seconds until the frequency indication starts to change, then release.

Scanning stops when the DVD/CD Receiver tunes in a station.

3.Press PROG./MEMO. on the remote control.

A preset number will flash in the display window.

4.Press PRESET (-/+) on the remote control to select the preset number you want.

5.Press PROG./MEMO. on the remote control again.

The station is stored.

6.Repeat steps 3 to 6 to store other stations.

To tune in a station with a weak signal

Press TUNING.(-/+) repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the station manually.

To clear all the stored stations

Press and hold PROG./MEMO. for about two seconds and ???ERASE ALL??? is appeared in the display window and then press PROG./MEMO. again, the stations are cleared.

If you have accidentally entered into the "ERASE ALL" mode and you do not wish to clear the memory, do not press any key. After a few seconds, "ERASE ALL" will go off by itself and change to normal mode.

Note:

If all stations have already been entered, the FULL message will appear in the display window for a moment and then a preset number will flash.

To change the preset number, follow the steps 4-5 as above.

Listening to the Radio

Preset radio stations in the DVD/CD Receiver???s memory first (see ???Presetting radio stations??? on the left).

1.Press FUNCTION until FM appears in the display window.

The last received station is tuned in.

2.Press PRESET (-/+) repeatedly on the remote control to select the preset station you want.

Each time you press the button, the DVD/CD Receiver tunes in one preset station at a time.

3.Adjust the volume by rotating VOLUME on the front panel or by pressing VOLUME + or - on the remote control repeatedly.

To turn off the radio

Press POWER to turn the DVD/CD Receiver off or select another function mode.

To listen to non-preset radio stations

Use manual or automatic tuning in the step 2.

For manual tuning, press TUNING.(-/+) repeatedly.

For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING.(-/+) for about two seconds on the front panel.

To select a preset radio station directly

You can use the number buttons on the remote control to select a preset radio station directly.

For example, to listen to the preset station 4, press 4 on the remote control. To listen to the preset station 19, press 1 and then 9 (within 3 seconds).

For your reference

If an FM program is noisy

Pour afficher ?? STEREO ??, appuyez sur FM MODE. Appuyez ?? nouveau sur ce bouton pour afficher ?? MONO ??. L???effet st??r??o est supprim??, mais la r??ception est meilleure. Appuyez ?? nouveau sur le bouton pour r??tablir l???effet st??r??o.

To improve reception

Reorient the supplied antennas.

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Sleep Timer Setting

Press SLEEP/DIMMER one or more times to select delay time between 10 and 180 minutes, after the player will turn off.

To check the remaining time, press SLEEP/DIMMER To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP/DIMMER repeatedly until ???SLEEP 10??? appears, and then press SLEEP/DIMMER once again while ???SLEEP 10??? is displayed.

Note:

You can check the remaining time before the DVD/CD Receiver turns off.

Press SLEEP/DIMMER. The remaining time appears in the display window.

Dimmer

Press SLEEP/DIMMER once. The LED (Light-emitting diode) of front panel is turned off and the display window will be darken by half. To cancel it, press SLEEP/DIMMER repeatedly until dim off.

Muting

Press MUTING to mute your unit.

You can mute your unit in order, for example, to answer the telephone, the ???MUTING??? indicator flickers in the display window.

Note:

This muting doesn???t affect the audio output to HDMI; it only mutes the output of speakers connected to the unit.

Setting the disc ejection lock

You can lock the disc tray to prevent the disc form being ejected.

When the main unit is turned off, hold down the STOP key at the front panel for 5 seconds

If you attempt to open the disc tray by pressing OPEN/CLOSE key, the disc tray does not open and ???LOCKED??? appears in the display window.

To cancel the disc ejection lock, hold down the STOP key at the front panel for 5 seconds again when the main unit is turned off.

???UNLOCKED??? is displayed in the display window.

Note:

Before the main unit is turned off, DVD/CD function should be selected.

Enjoying audio form an external source

You can enjoy audio form an external source through your unit.

Press INPUT repeatedly to select the desired input source. - AUX, AUX OPT, AUDIO IN, HDMI IN, OSD

IPOD, IPOD

Setting the surround mode

This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode by using

SOURROUND. You can change the SOURROUND using b /B arrow key while the SOURROUND information is displayed on.

The displayed items for the Equalizer may be different depending on sound sources and effects.

[[PLII MOVIE/ PLII MUSIC/ PLII MTRX(matrix)] Dolby Pro Logic II enables you to play stereo source on 5.1- channel.

[Bypass] You can enjoy the sound without equalizer effect.

Notes:

???In some of surround modes, some speakers maybe no sound or low sound, it depends on the mode of surround and the source of audio, it is not defective.

???You may need resetting the surround mode, after switch the input, sometimes even after the sound track changed.

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Language Codes

Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings:

Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.

Area Codes

Choose a area code from this list.

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Troubleshooting

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

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Reference

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Specifications

Items with  are measured at Front Speaker Terminals in STEREO mode

??? Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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