Venturer STS91 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Important Safety Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instruction

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instruction ... 1-2 Disc Formats ... 4 Before You Start ... 5 Using the remote control ... 5 Parts and Functions ... 6-8 Remote Control ... 6-7 Front and Top Panel ... 8 Display ... 9 Front Panel Display ... 9 Display Information ...
  • Page 5: Disc Formats

    The unit can playback discs bearing any of the following marks: DVDs [8cm (3") / 12cm (5”) disc] Audio CDs [8cm (3") 12cm (5”) disc] Region Management Information Region Management Information: This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is encoded on DVD discs.
  • Page 6: Before You Start

    Using the Remote Control • Point the Remote Control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the Unit. • When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared REMOTE SENSOR may be degraded, causing unreliable operation. • The recommended effective distance for remote operation is about 16 feet (5 meters). To install Batteries 1.
  • Page 7: Parts And Functions

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  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control ÿþýüûúùø÷ü üþ÷ü þüü üþ þü ûÿýù ýû÷ ÷÷øþ÷û ÷ù ÿþ÷ ýÿ ýù ÿþ ü ÿþýÿü ÷üø÷ÿ ÿ÷ ø ÷ ÷ ÿýüøúÿ ÿ÷üû ÷þ÷ ýü ÿúþþ ÷û úýüû ýú ûÿ ýþ Parts and Functions 18) STANDBY / ON [ I / Turns the Unit on and puts it in standby mode.
  • Page 9: Front And Top Panel

    Front and Top Panel 1) Disc tray Open or close tray by pushing OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a disc on the disc tray, label side up. 2) STANDBY indicator When the Unit is turned on by pressing the STANDBY/ON button. If you press the STANDBY/ ON button on the remote control, the Unit will turn off and go into standby mode.
  • Page 10: Display

    Front Panel Display DOLBY PRO LOGIC II indicator When Dolby Pro Logic sound is selected in AV_IN mode, light will illuminate. DOLBY DIGITAL indicator Displays while Dolby Digital sound processing is being performed or when the loaded disc contains Dolby Digital sound.
  • Page 11: Setup

    For better reception Connect FM antenna (supplied) to the FM ANTENNA jacks. AM(MW) Connect the loop antenna (supplied) to the AM(MW) LOOP ANTENNA terminals. RI GHT FRONT REAR SUBWOOFER IMP. 6 ohm A.Connecting your TV The unit can be connected to your TV in several different ways, depending on the design of your TV. RCA Audio/Video cable Use the Audio/Video cable (supplied).
  • Page 12 Component video outputs (DVD) Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs. Using the Audio cable (not supplied), connect the left/right AUDIO OUT jacks on your Unit to the left/right AUDIO IN jacks on your TV and the Component video cable (not supplied), connect the Green plug Y VIDEO OUT jack on your Unit to Y VIDEO IN jack on your TV, the Blue plug P your TV and the Red plug P VIDEO OUT jack on your Unit to P...
  • Page 13: Connecting A Vcr

    B. Connecting a VCR 1. Using the supplied Audio/Video cable, connect the yellow plug from VIDEO OUT jack on your Unit to VIDEO IN jack on your TV, connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks on your Unit to AUDIO IN jacks on your TV. If you want the sound come from the speakers of the Main Unit, you need not to connect these left and right Audio cable from the Main Unit to your TV.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Speakers & Subwoofer

    D. Connecting the speakers & subwoofer The speaker cords have been color-coded to simplify connection. Just plug the POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-) ends of each speaker wire into corresponding jacks on the rear of the Unit, matching the color tube on the end of the speaker wire to the color-coded connector.
  • Page 15: Mounting Rear Surround Speakers

    Mounting rear surround speakers 1) Mark the correct mounting position on the wall. 2) Insert a fixing screw(s) at the marked position on the wall. 3) Align the slot hole(s) of the speaker over the screw and pull the speaker downward until it is firmly hooked. DO NOT RETURN THIS TO THE STORE Please call Customer Service at 1-800-252-6123 or visit online help at http://www.18002526123.com...
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Sound

    To adjust the surround sound balance while Dolby Digital and Pro Logic II decoding is in effect Use the remote control to make the following changes to speaker balance: Front speaker (left) • Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display will show on the display of the Unit.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Sound

    Pro Logic Emulation Mode (PL II and EMU) The Pro Logic emulation mode offers users the same robust surround processing as original Pro Logic, in case the source content is not of optimum quality, or if there is a desire to hear the program more "as it used to be". When this mode is used, it is called Pro Logic, as before.
  • Page 18: Playing A Disc

    Basic playback This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this DVD Unit. Some DVD discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the DVD Unit may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in the DVD Unit. Refer to the instruction notes of discs.
  • Page 19: Fast Foward/Fast Reverse

    Fast Forward/Fast Reverse 1. Press the TUNING TUNING button when a disc is playing. • The disc begins fast scan at x2 speed. • Four speeds are available. Each time TUNING button is pressed, the speed of fast scan changes in the following sequence: 2.
  • Page 20: Angle Selection

    Angle selection Some DVDs contain scenes which have been shot from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same scene can be viewed from each of these different angles. 1. While you are playing a DVD with different angles recorded, press the ANGLE button to view the number of the current angle.
  • Page 21: Special Functions

    Basic playback DISPLAY function Using DISPLAY, you can check and change the current settings of the following items: ANGLE, AUDIO and SUBTITLE. • While the disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button to display the screen shown below. Elapsed time: Elapsed time from the beginning of the chapter which is currently playing. Remaining time: Remaining time of the title which is currently playing.
  • Page 22: Locating A Specific Title

    Basic playback Locating a specific title If a DVD disc contains title numbers, you can locate a specific title by directly selecting a title number. 1. In stop mode, press the GOTO button. 2. Press button to highlight a specific field and press the corresponding number button(s) for the title you want.
  • Page 23: Locating A Specific Time

    Basic playback Locating a specific time You can move to a specific location by entering its corresponding time (hours, minutes, seconds). 1. Press the GOTO button. 2. Press button to highlight time. 3. Press the corresponding number buttons for the setting point you want. •...
  • Page 24: Cd / Dvd Programmable Memory

    Advanced CD / DVD programmable memory playback Programmable memory The two types of programmed playback provided by this Unit are title programmed playback and chapter programmed playback. Title / Chapter programmed playback 1. Press the MEMORY button while the disc is stopped. 2.
  • Page 25: Repeat Playback

    Advanced playback You can play a specific title or chapter repeatedly. (Title repeat, chapter repeat, A-B repeat) Repeating a title You can play the same title repeatedly. 1. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button until the “ indicator displays on the screen.
  • Page 26: Playing Mp3 And Picture File Disc

    Playing MP3 and Picture File Disc This Unit will play MP3 and Picture files recorded on CD-R disc Playing a MP3 file disc 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button, the disc tray opens. 2. Insert a MP3 file disc on the disc tray with the label side up. 3.
  • Page 27: Playing A Picture File Disc

    Playing MP3 and Picture File Disc Playing a Picture file disc 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button, the disc tray opens. 2. Insert a Picture CD on the disc tray with the label side up. 3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button, the disc tray closes. 4.
  • Page 28: Customizing The Function Settings

    Customizing the Function Settings LANGUAGE setting 1. Press the FUNCTION button until DVD appears on the display. 2. Press the STOP button so that no disc is playing. 3. Press the SETUP button. 4. Use button to select the Language, then press the ENTER button. 5.
  • Page 29: Video Output

    Customizing the Function Settings Cut off when a wide-screen video image is played. 4:3 Pan Scan • When wide-screen video material is played, this mode clips the right and left • Some wide-screen DVDs that do not permit Pan Scan mode playback are 4:3 Letter Box •...
  • Page 30: Brightness

    Customizing the Function Settings Brightness 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use button to select Video, then press the ENTER button. 3. Use button to select Brightness, and then press the ENTER button. 4. Use button to shift and select the Off/On, then press the ENTER button. 5.
  • Page 31: Audio Setting

    Customizing the Function Settings AUDIO setting Digital Out 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use button to select Audio, press the ENTER button. 3. Use button to select Digital Out, and then press the ENTER button repeatedly to select Digital Out type. 4.
  • Page 32: Subwoofer

    Customizing the Function Settings Subwoofer 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use button to select the Audio, press the ENTER button. 3. Use button to Subwoofer, and then press the ENTER button. 4. Use button to select the desired setting, and then press the ENTER button. 5.
  • Page 33: Center Delay

    Customizing the Function Settings Center Delay 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use button to select the Audio, press the ENTER button. 3. Use button to Center delay, then repeatedly press the ENTER button to select the desired Center Delay type.
  • Page 34: Rating Setting

    Customizing the Function Settings RATING setting Password/Parental lock DVD discs equipped with the password function are rated according to their content. The contents allowed by a parental lock level and the way a DVD disc can be controlled may vary from disc to disc. For example, if the disc allowed, you could edit out violent scenes unsuitable for children and replace them with more suitable scenes, or you could lock out playback of the disc altogether.
  • Page 35: Factory Set

    Customizing the Function Settings Factory Set If you want to return the initial language setting to the factory default, do the following: 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use button to select the Rating, then press the ENTER button. 3. Use button to shift and select the Factory Set, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 36: Radio Operation

    Tuning into a station manually 1. Press the FUNCTION button until the frequency band appears on the display. 2. Press the BAND button on the remote remote or on the front panel to select the desired band. 3. Press the TUNING button to tune in the desired station.
  • Page 37: Language Code List For Disc Language

    Language Code List for Disc Language Code Language Name Code Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byerlorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish German Bhutani Greek English Esperanto Spanish Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji...
  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Cleaning Disc A defective or soiled disc inserted into the Unit can cause sound to drop out during playback. Handle the disc by holding its inner and outer edges. • Do NOT touch the surface of the unlabeled side of the disc. •...
  • Page 39: Trouble Shooting Guide

    SYMPTOM CAUSE (AND REMEDY) • The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you use an indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. • The TV antenna wire is too close to the Unit. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the Unit.

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