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Technics SC-DV170 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

SC-DV170
Model No.
The illustrations show the model for United Kingdom and Continental Europe.
EB EG GN
GC EE
Note
"EB" on the outer packaging indicates the United
Kingdom.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this prod-
uct, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
RQT5471-B

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    DVD Stereo System Operating Instructions SC-DV170 Model No. The illustrations show the model for United Kingdom and Continental Europe. EB EG GN GC EE Note “EB” on the outer packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this prod- uct, please read these instructions completely.

  • Page 2: Supplied Accessories

    AC mains lead ......1 pc. For the United Kingdom SC-DV170 (VJA0733)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Before use Safety precautions ..... . . 13 Caution for AC Mains Lead ....14 Installation .

  • Page 4: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) For your safety, please read the following text careful- This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

  • Page 5: Placement Of Center&Surround Speakers/Subwoofer

    Place the surround speakers ( , Subwoofer position, or slightly to the rear, about 1 meter higher than ear level. (SB-W85) Place the speakers with the Technics logo facing toward the listening position. Front view However the position should be adjusted to your personal prefer- ence, because the effect varies to some degree depending upon the type of music and the music source.

  • Page 6: Basic Connections

    Basic connections (Right) The illustrations show the model for Russia. To connect cables To unplug cables Hold the connector on both ends Connector and pull it out. White line (For the United Kingdom, Continen- tal Europe, and (For others) Russia) FM ANT 75∞...

  • Page 7: Optional Antenna Connections

    Before connection Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete. To prepare the AM loop antenna and speaker cords (and FM antenna for areas other than the United Kingdom, Continen- tal Europe, and Russia), twist the vinyl tip and pull off ( Flat cables.

  • Page 8: Television Settings

    SLEEP Numbered buttons MENU ENTER 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND MARKER TEST UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ VDP(AUX) DECK 1/2 CANCEL ⁄/g PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO SHIFT MUTING ∂ VOLUME SETUP SHIFT 4, 5 ENTER RETURN RQT5471 Remote control only SUBTITLE SETUP TOP MENU...

  • Page 9: Front Panel Controls

    7 8 9 œPLAY/œREC MODE INPUT SELECTOR TUNER/BAND CLOCK/TIMER FM AUTO/ DEMO MONO ECHO KEY CON LOUNGE TUNING PHONES TUNING MODE KARAOKE > ? @ DIRECT OPEN DIRECT OPEN DISC 1 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 3 DISC DISC A-B REPEAT...
  • Page 10 EOPEN COUNTER DECK 1/2 RESET DISPLAY DISPLAY MODE SUPER CENTER PRO LOGIC SURROUND FOCUS OFF/ON DSP CONTROL d e f g RQT5471 Deck 1 cassette holder open button ( Deck 1 cassette holder Fast forward/rewind buttons ( Deck 2 cassette holder Deck 2 cassette holder open button ( EOPEN Counter reset, display buttons...

  • Page 11: The Remote Control

    SUBTITLE SLEEP TOP MENU DISPLAY j/-/-- MENU RETURN KARAOKE ENTER 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND AV EFFECT MARKER ANGLE DIGITAL TEST UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT S.WOOFER SUPER SRND VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ TUNER/ VDP(AUX) DECK 1/2 CANCEL ⁄/g » PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO KARAOKE SLOW/SEARCH...

  • Page 12: Setting The Time

    CLOCK/TIMER —DEMO CLOCK/TIMER —DEMO TUNING CLOCK/TIMER —DEMO MODE MODE RQT5471 Setting the time This is a 24-hour clock. The example shows how to set the clock for 16:25 (4:25 p.m.). Press [ /I] to turn the unit on. Press [CLOCK/TIMER, –DEMO] to display “CLOCK”.

  • Page 13: Region Numbers

    DVD/Video CD/CD changer (Back of product) Region numbers (For example) Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software accord- ing to where they are sold. DVDs can be played on this unit if their region number is the same or includes the same number, or if the DVD is marked “ALL”.

  • Page 14: Discs

    DIRECT OPEN DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 OPEN/CLOSE DISC Indicates a DVD is in the play position. Indicates a Video CD is in the play position. Indicates a CD is in the play position. VOLUME DOWN SUBTITLE SETUP...
  • Page 15 1 DISC/ALL 1 DISC/ALL 8 cm disc 12 cm disc Discs Selecting ALL-DISC/1-DISC [CD] You can play up to 5 discs in succession to the “final disc”. ALL- DISC skips trays that are empty or contain DVDs. If the disc is a Video CD with PBC, menu play is automatically canceled.

  • Page 16: Skip/Search/Still Picture(Pause)/Slow-Motion Play/Frame-By-Frame Viewing Function

    SKIP Play position Twice Once Chapter/track Chapter/track [ : ] SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH SUBTITLE SLEEP TOP MENU MENU ENTER 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND MARKER TEST UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT S.WOOFER VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ VDP(AUX) DECK 1/2 CANCEL PLAY MODE ⁄/g ⁄/g MIX 2CH AUDIO SHIFT...

  • Page 17: Changing Soundtrack, Subtitle Languages And Angles

    SUBTITLE SETUP SLEEP TOP MENU DISPLAY SUBTITLE DISC j/-/-- Numbered buttons MENU RETURN ENTER 2, 1, 3, 4 3D AI EQ/ ENTER M.EQ BAND AV EFFECT MARKER ANGLE DIGITAL TEST UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT SUPER SRND S.WOOFER ANGLE VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ TUNER/ VDP(AUX) DECK 1/2...

  • Page 18: Changing The Picture Quality For Movie Viewing

    SLEEP MENU ENTER 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND MARKER TEST UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ VDP(AUX) DECK 1/2 CANCEL ⁄/g PLAY MODE CANCEL MIX 2CH AUDIO SHIFT MUTING SHIFT ∂ VOLUME CINEMA MARKER ENTER ENTER RQT5471 CINEMA You can enjoy better pictures by changing the picture quality. Press [CINEMA].

  • Page 19: Repeat Function

    A-B REPEAT REPEAT REPEAT (On the tuner/amplifier) A-B REPEAT A-B REPEAT Discs Repeat function Repeating chapters, titles and tracks Press [REPEAT] during play. Each time you press the button: (On the TV screen) DVD only OFF: Repeat mode is canceled. Video CD, CD “...

  • Page 20: Program Play

    SLEEP MENU ENTER 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND MARKER TEST UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ VDP(AUX) DECK 1/2 CANCEL ⁄/g PLAY MODE MIX 2CH CANCEL AUDIO SHIFT MUTING SHIFT ∂ VOLUME PLAY MODE DISC Programmed disc no. j/-/-- ¤ RQT5471 SUBTITLE SETUP...

  • Page 21: Random Play

    SUBTITLE SETUP SLEEP TOP MENU DISPLAY DISC j/-/-- MENU RETURN 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND AV EFFECT MARKER ANGLE TEST DIGITAL UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT S.WOOFER SUPER SRND VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ TUNER/ VDP(AUX) DECK 1/2 BAND CANCEL PLAY MODE ∫ MIX 2CH AUDIO SLOW/SEARCH SHIFT...

  • Page 22: Using Gui Screens

    SLEEP Numbered buttons MENU ENTER 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND MARKER TEST UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ VDP(AUX) DECK 1/2 CANCEL PLAY MODE CANCEL MIX 2CH AUDIO SHIFT MUTING SHIFT DISPLAY (On the TV screen) 1:56:37 s100 LPCM 1 ENG 48k 16b ¢¢¢¢¢...

  • Page 23: Operation

    Disc GUI descriptions Content (á page 22 for details) Title number [ ], [ ] or numbered buttons [ENTER] Chapter number [ ], [ ] or numbered buttons [ENTER] Time (select a position to Numbered buttons start play by specifying a time) [ENTER] Soundtrack language [ ], [ ] or numbered buttons...

  • Page 24: The Radio: Manual Tuning

    FM AUTO/ MONO TUNER/BAND TUNER/BAND TUNING MODE TUNING VOLUME DOWN FM AUTO/ MONO DISP MODE PTY displays NEWS VARIED AFFAIRS POP M INFO ROCK M SPORT M.O.R M EDUCATE LIGHT M DRAMA CLASSICS CULTURE OTHER M SCIENCE WEATHER RQT5471 Radio stations can be tuned manually by selecting the station’s fre- quency or they can be preset into channels to make it easy to tune with the tuner/amplifier or the remote control (á...

  • Page 25: The Radio: Preset Tuning

    TUNING MODE TUNING SUBTITLE SETUP SLEEP TOP MENU DISPLAY DISC j/-/-- MENU RETURN ENTER 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND AV EFFECT MARKER ANGLE TEST DIGITAL UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT S.WOOFER SUPER SRND VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ TUNER/ VDP(AUX) DECK 1/2 BAND CANCEL ⁄/g »...

  • Page 26: Cassette Tapes

    DECK 1/2 EOPEN DOLBY NR REV MODE VOLUME DOWN DECK 1/2 RQT5471 Preparation: Press [ and insert the cassette. Press [DOLBY NR] to select Dolby NR (á “Dolby noise reduction”, page 27) Press [REV MODE] to select the re- verse mode. Each time you press the button: h: One side is played.
  • Page 27 F, G DECK 1/2 Cassette tapes Fast-forwarding and rewinding Press [ ] or [ ] while the tape is stopped. Tape direction rewind For your reference: Each deck’s play direction is stored in the system’s memory. You can fast-forward or rewind the tape while you are playing or recording a tape in the other deck.

  • Page 28: Changing Sound Field And Quality

    MULTI JOG MULTI JOG 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND MULTI JOG (On the sound processor) FLAT HEAVY CLEAR FLAT HEAVY CLEAR FLAT HEAVY CLEAR FLAT HEAVY CLEAR RQT5471 Changes to sound field and quality have no effect on recordings. MULTI JOG Turn [MULTI JOG] to select a setting.

  • Page 29: Boosting The Super Woofer

    (On the tuner/amplifier) MULTI JOG 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND (On the sound processor) FLAT HEAVY CLEAR MULTI JOG FLAT HEAVY CLEAR FLAT HEAVY CLEAR (On the tuner/amplifier) DIGITAL S.WOOFER Changing sound field and quality Using the acoustic image equalizer (3D AI EQ) 1, 3 Achieve subtle sound quality settings with the soft, sharp, heavy, and...

  • Page 30: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying surround sound The following chart gives a summary of this unit’s surround features. It also shows additional features that can be used to enhance your listening enjoyment. Note None of the features are effective when headphones are used or when radio is selected as the source. You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these surround systems and effects are used with some sources.

  • Page 31: Additional Effects

    Additional effects Seat position Center focus Virtual rear surround Multi rear surround 3D enhanced surround Seat position Center focus Virtual rear surround Multi rear surround 3D enhanced surround Seat position Virtual rear surround Multi rear surround 3D enhanced surround When you select a surround effect, the cor- responding indicator of the effects you can use lights.

  • Page 32: Dolby Digital

    Î DIGITAL SLEEP MENU ENTER 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND MARKER TEST UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ VDP(AUX) DECK 1/2 CANCEL ⁄/g PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO KARAOKE MIX 2CH SHIFT MUTING SHIFT ∂ VOLUME MIX 2CH SHIFT MIX2CH SLEEP MENU ENTER...

  • Page 33: Dolby Pro Logic

    PRO LOGIC OFF/ON SUBTITLE SETUP SLEEP TOP MENU DISPLAY DISC j/-/-- MENU RETURN ENTER 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND AV EFFECT MARKER ANGLE DIGITAL TEST UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT S.WOOFER SUPER SRND VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ TUNER/ VDP(AUX) DECK 1/2 BAND CANCEL ⁄/g »...

  • Page 34: Super Surround

    SUPER SURROUND SUPER SURROUND SLEEP MENU ENTER 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND MARKER TEST UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ VDP(AUX) DECK 1/2 CANCEL SUPER SURROUND SEAT POSITION MULTI JOG SLEEP MENU ENTER 2, 3, 4 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND MARKER TEST UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT...
  • Page 35 CENTER MULTI REAR FOCUS SURROUND VIRTUAL REAR SURROUND SUBTITLE SETUP SLEEP TOP MENU DISPLAY DISC j/-/-- MENU RETURN ENTER 2, 3 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND AV EFFECT MARKER ANGLE TEST DIGITAL UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT S.WOOFER SUPER SRND VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ TUNER/ VDP(AUX)

  • Page 36: Before Recording (Deck 2 Only)

    COUNTER RESET DISPLAY DECK 1/2 COUNTER DISPLAY COUNTER RESET Side A Tab for side “A” Tab for side “B” To re-record Normal tape High-position tape RQT5471 The unit automatically identifies the type of tape. Normal position/TYPE I High position/TYPE II Metal position/TYPE IV Press [COUNTER DISPLAY].
  • Page 37 EOPEN DOLBY NR Î REV MODE Before recording (Deck 2 only) Preparatory steps Do these steps before each recording. Wind up the leader tape in deck 2 so recording can begin imme- diately. Press [ the cassette. Insert the cassettes in both decks for tape-to-tape recording (á...

  • Page 38: Recording Discs

    INPUT SELECTOR CD EDIT DISC 1—5 PAUSE CD EDIT RQT5471 Preparation: Do the preparatory steps (á page 37). Insert the disc(s) you want to record (á page 14). Press [DISC 1]–[DISC 5] to select the disc you want to start record- ing, then press [ ] twice to stop the disc.

  • Page 39: Recording The Radio

    ∫ PAUSE Î DECK 1/2 TAPE EDIT Recording the radio Preparation: Tune to the required station. (á page 24 or 25) Press [ The deck goes into the recording standby mode and the play indicator “ ” or “ ” starts flashing. Press [ ] start recording.

  • Page 40: Enjoying Karaoke

    Í/I VOLUME DOWN KARAOKE (On the TV screen) Guide melody Title No. (á page 41) (On the tuner/amplifier) KARAOKE V.MUTE RQT5471 KARAOKE V.MUTE Preparation: Press [ /I] to turn the unit on. Turn on the television and switch the video input mode of the televi- sion to suit the type of connection you have made (e.g., VIDEO 1).
  • Page 41 ECHO CHORUS (On the tuner/amplifier) ECHO KEY CON TUNING LOUNGE CHORUS SUBTITLE SETUP SLEEP TOP MENU DISPLAY DISC j/-/-- MENU RETURN 2, 3 KARAOKE ENTER EFFECT 2, 3 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND AV EFFECT MARKER ANGLE TEST DIGITAL UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT S.WOOFER SUPER SRND VCR(EXT)/...

  • Page 42: Using The Timers

    1 2–5 œPLAY/œREC CLOCK/TIMER —DEMO 2–5 TUNING RQT5471 Using the timers The play timer This timer starts play of a selected source at a selected time. The example shows settings for preset radio channel 8 to play be- tween 6:30 and 7:40 at Preparation: 2–5 FPLAY...
  • Page 43 1 2–4 œPLAY/œREC CLOCK/TIMER —DEMO 2–4 TUNING Using the timers The record timer This timer records the radio at a set time. The example shows settings for recording preset channel 8 from 18:30 to 19:30. Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time (á page 12), preset radio stations (á...
  • Page 44 œPLAY/œREC CLOCK/TIMER —DEMO SLEEP SLEEP MENU ENTER 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND MARKER TEST UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ VDP(AUX) DECK 1/2 CANCEL ⁄/g PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO SHIFT MUTING ∂ VOLUME SLEEP RQT5471 Checking the timers Press [CLOCK/TIMER, –DEMO] to select “FPLAY” (or “FREC”). The timer settings are shown in the following order: Play timer: Start time>Finish time>Source>Volume...

  • Page 45: Initial Settings

    SUBTITLE SETUP SLEEP TOP MENU DISPLAY DISC j/-/-- Numbered buttons MENU RETURN ENTER 3D AI EQ/ M.EQ BAND AV EFFECT MARKER ANGLE TEST DIGITAL UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT S.WOOFER SUPER SRND VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ TUNER/ VDP(AUX) DECK 1/2 BAND CANCEL ⁄/g »...
  • Page 46 Initial settings Summary of initial settings This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 45 for details on menu operation. The menu and on-screen message language has been factory preset to English. You can change the language by going to “3 Menu Language”. There is no item 7 or 8.
  • Page 47 Shaded items are the factory settings. Changes to the initial settings remain intact after the unit is turned off. Do the setting procedures again to restore to the original settings. 1 English 4 Italian 7 Other 2 French 5 Spanish 3 German 6 Original 1 Automatic...
  • Page 48 SLEEP Numbered buttons MENU ENTER 2, 1, 3, 4 3D AI EQ/ ENTER M.EQ BAND MARKER TEST UPRO LOGIC CH SELECT VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ VDP(AUX) DECK 1/2 CANCEL PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO SHIFT MUTING VOLUME (On the TV screen) Ratings Enter a 4-digit password, then press ENTER ¢¢¢¢...
  • Page 49 How different kinds of software appear on your television DVD software is recorded in a variety of picture formats, and how they appear on your television depends on the software, the kind of television you have, and the picture mode your television is set to. Letterbox refers to pictures where black bands appear at the top and bottom.

  • Page 50: Changing The Sound Range Display

    DISPLAY MODE DISPLAY MODE (On the sound processor) FLAT HEAVY CLEAR FLAT HEAVY CLEAR FLAT HEAVY CLEAR VCR(EXT)/ TAPE/ VDP(AUX) DECK 1/2 CANCEL ⁄/g PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO SHIFT MUTING MUTING ∂ VOLUME (On the tuner/amplifier) MUTING RQT5471 The sound processor shows the level of each sound range with the three types of displays described below.

  • Page 51: External Unit Connections

    Television DVD/Video CD/CD changer Laser Disc player, etc. (AUX) AUDIO L/R OUT Video cassette recorder Sound processor AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN Video cassette recorder Sound processor VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO Television MONITOR VIDEO Laser Disc player, etc. S.WOOFER DIGITAL S.WOOFER External unit connections Turn off all units before making connections.

  • Page 52: Using Other Equipment

    INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR DOLBY NR REV MODE PAUSE RQT5471 To stop recording Press [ ] on the deck. To pause recording Press [ The deck goes into recording standby mode. To resume recording press the flashing [ ] or [ ]. Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the source to be recorded.

  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications SOUND PROCESSOR EQ/SFP section MANUAL GEQ 3-Band parametric EQ Center frequency High band 3.5 kHz, 5.3 kHz, 8 kHz, 12.5 kHz Mid band 240 Hz, 390 Hz, 630 Hz, 1 kHz, 1.5 kHz, 2.3 kHz, 3.5 kHz Low band 70 Hz, 90 Hz, 143 Hz, 240 Hz Level control 1.2, 2.4, 3.6, 4.8, 6 dB...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed h ere occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers Common Problems No sound.

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    Enjoying discs Display is wrong or play won’t The disc may be upside down. start. Wipe the disc. Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard. Condensation may have formed inside the changer due to a sudden change in temperature. Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again.
  • Page 56 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.

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