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Summarization of Contents
01 Before you start
What's in the box
Lists accessories included with the product.
Putting the batteries in the remote control
Instructions for installing batteries in the remote.
Using the remote control
Guidelines for operating the remote control effectively.
01 Before you start
General disc compatibility
Information on discs compatible with the system.
02 Connecting up
Connecting the speakers
Guide to connecting speaker cables to the unit and speakers.
02 Connecting up
Hints on speaker placement
Recommendations for optimal speaker positioning for best sound.
02 Connecting up
Overhead view of speakers
Illustrates speaker placement for surround sound setups.
Attaching the surround speakers to the speaker stands (EV61DVD only)
Steps to mount surround speakers onto stands for stability.
02 Connecting up
Connecting to your TV
How to connect the unit to a television for video and audio output.
Connecting the radio antennas
Instructions for connecting AM and FM antennas for radio reception.
02 Connecting up
Connecting external antennas
Guide to connecting external AM and FM antennas for better reception.
02 Connecting up
Connecting auxiliary components
How to connect external audio/video sources like VCRs or DAT recorders.
Connecting the power
Final step to plug the unit into a power outlet.
03 Controls and displays
Front panel
Identifies and explains controls and indicators on the unit's front panel.
03 Controls and displays
Remote control
Explains the functions of each button on the remote control.
03 Controls and displays
Display
Details the information shown on the unit's front panel display.
04 Getting started
Switching on and setting up
Initial steps to power on the system and begin setup.
04 Getting started
Setting the clock
How to set the current time for timer functions.
Changing the clock format
Options for displaying time in 12-hour or 24-hour format.
Setting up the remote to control your TV
Guide to program the remote for TV control.
04 Getting started
Switching off the demo
Procedure to disable the unit's automatic demo feature.
Using the on-screen displays
Explanation of navigating the player's on-screen menus and displays.
04 Getting started
Playing discs
Basic steps for loading and playing DVD, CD, Video CD, WMA/MP3 discs.
04 Getting started
Basic playback controls
Describes fundamental remote control buttons for disc playback.
04 Getting started
Resume and Last Memory
Functionality to resume playback from where it was stopped.
04 Getting started
DVD-Video disc menus
How to navigate menus on DVD discs for playback options.
04 Getting started
Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus
Navigating menus for Video CD/Super VCDs with Playback Control.
Listening to auxiliary components
How to play audio from connected external sources via LINE IN.
Automatic power on buttons
Lists buttons that can switch the system on.
05 Setting up for surround sound
Choosing your surround sound settings
Guide to selecting optimal surround sound configurations for the system.
05 Setting up for surround sound
Center speaker distance setting
Adjusts delay based on distance to the center speaker.
Dynamic Range Control
Adjusts the difference between loud and quiet sounds.
Subwoofer setting
Configures subwoofer output for enhanced bass or natural sound.
05 Setting up for surround sound
Setting the relative volume level of each channel
Balances volume levels for each speaker using a test tone.
06 Playing discs
Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc
Tool for navigating and selecting titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc.
06 Playing discs
Scanning discs
Allows fast-forward or backward scanning of disc content.
06 Playing discs
Playing in slow motion
Enables playback of DVDs and CDs at various slow-motion speeds.
Frame advance/frame reverse
Allows frame-by-frame movement on DVD discs.
Looping a section of a disc
Sets A-B points to repeat a specific segment of a disc.
06 Playing discs
Using repeat play
Options for repeating titles, chapters, tracks, or entire discs.
06 Playing discs
Using the front panel display
How to use the unit's display for selecting playback modes.
Using random play
Plays disc content in a random or shuffled order.
06 Playing discs
Creating a program list
Function to define a custom playback order for disc content.
06 Playing discs
Select a title, chapter, folder or track for the current step
Adds specific content items to the programmed playback list.
06 Playing discs
Editing a program list
Modifies existing programmed playback lists.
Other functions available from the program menu
Manages saved program lists, including starting and deleting.
Using the front panel display
Using the unit's display for program list management.
06 Playing discs
Clearing the program list
Removes the current programmed playback list.
Searching a disc
Locates specific titles, chapters, tracks, or times on a disc.
06 Playing discs
Switching the DVD audio language
Changes the audio track language during DVD playback.
Switching subtitles
Selects available subtitle languages during playback.
Switching VR format DVD-RW audio channels
Selects audio channels for VR format DVD-RW discs.
06 Playing discs
Zooming the screen
Magnifies parts of the playback image for closer viewing.
06 Playing discs
Switching camera angles
Selects alternative camera views available on some DVD discs.
Displaying disc information
Shows playback details like track, chapter, and video rate.
06 Playing discs
Front panel display information
Limited disc playback details shown on the unit's front panel display.
07 Listening to the radio
Finding a station
How to tune into FM and AM radio stations using search or manual methods.
Automatic tuning
Automatically scans for and stops at radio stations.
Improving poor FM reception
Tips to enhance FM reception, like switching to mono.
07 Listening to the radio
Memorizing station presets
Saving favorite radio stations for easy recall.
Manually saving station presets
Step-by-step process to save a station preset manually.
Automatically saving station presets
Saves strong radio signals automatically in the FM and AM bands.
Listening to station presets
How to access and listen to saved radio station presets.
08 Using the tape deck
Playing cassette tapes
Instructions for inserting and playing cassette tapes, including Dolby NR.
08 Using the tape deck
Resetting the tape counter
How to reset the tape counter to zero.
Changing tape displays
Switching between tape counter and clock displays.
08 Using the tape deck
Making tape recordings
Guide to recording audio from various sources onto cassette tapes.
08 Using the tape deck
Automatically recording CDs (ASES)
Automates CD to tape recording, ensuring tracks fit on tape sides.
Improving AM tape recordings
Adjusting beat cut mode to reduce noise in AM recordings.
08 Using the tape deck
Reducing the source signal level
Adjusting line input signal level to prevent distortion during recording.
09 Viewing JPEG discs
Playing a JPEG slideshow
Displays JPEG image files from a disc as a slideshow.
Using the JPEG Disc Navigator and Photo Browser
Navigating and viewing JPEG files by folder or thumbnail.
09 Viewing JPEG discs
Zooming the screen
Magnifies JPEG images for closer inspection.
10 Singing karaoke
Singing karaoke
Instructions for connecting microphones and using karaoke features.
10 Singing karaoke
Changing the vocal mix
Adjusting echo levels for microphone input.
Changing the backing track
Modifying the pitch of the backing track for karaoke.
11 Home theater sound
Auto listening mode
Automatically matches speaker output to the source material.
Listening in surround sound
How to select and use various surround sound listening modes.
11 Home theater sound
Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings
Fine-tuning Dolby Pro Logic II settings like Center Width and Dimension.
Listening in stereo
How to listen to any source in stereo mode.
11 Home theater sound
Using the Advanced Surround effects
Applying various advanced surround sound effects to audio sources.
11 Home theater sound
Adjusting the Advanced Surround effect level
Controlling the intensity of selected Advanced Surround modes.
Enhancing dialogue
Improving clarity of dialogue in soundtracks.
11 Home theater sound
Listening with a virtual surround back speaker
Simulating a surround back channel for enhanced immersion.
Recording mode
Enabling analog recording from LINE OUT jacks.
12 Adjusting the sound
Adjusting the bass and treble
Controls for modifying low and high frequency audio levels.
Boosting the bass level
Enhances low-end frequencies for music or sound sources.
Muting the sound
Temporarily turns off audio output from the speakers.
Adjusting the balance
Modifies the left-to-right sound balance.
12 Adjusting the sound
Saving your sound preferences
Storing custom sound settings for easy recall.
Using the Sound Field Control
Selecting various sound modes to match the audio source.
13 Using the timer
Setting the wake-up timer
Configures the system to turn on and play a selected source at a set time.
13 Using the timer
Turning the wake-up timer on/off
Activating or deactivating the daily wake-up timer function.
Setting the sleep timer
Sets the system to turn off automatically after a specified time.
13 Using the timer
Setting the record timer
Schedules automatic recording from radio or line input sources.
13 Using the timer
Turning the record timer on/off
Activating or deactivating the scheduled recording timer.
Child Lock
Disables front panel controls to prevent unintended operation.
14 Audio Settings menu
Audio DRC
Adjusts dynamic range for quieter sounds during Dolby Digital playback.
Virtual Surround
Enables simulated surround sound effects from stereo speakers.
15 Video Adjust menu
Video Adjust
Selects standard video presentation or customizes picture settings.
Creating your own presets
Allows saving two custom video picture setting presets.
16 Initial Settings menu
Video Output settings
Configures video output parameters like TV screen aspect ratio.
TV Screen
Sets the player's aspect ratio output (4:3 or 16:9) for the TV.
S-Video Out
Settings for outputting video via S-Video connection.
16 Initial Settings menu
Language settings
Defines preferred audio and subtitle languages for DVD playback.
Audio Language
Sets the default audio track language for DVDs.
Subtitle Language
Sets the default subtitle language for DVDs.
16 Initial Settings menu
Display settings
Configures player's on-screen display language and options.
OSD Language
Sets the language for the player's on-screen display.
On Screen Display
Controls whether operation displays appear on screen.
Angle Indicator
Shows or hides the indicator for multi-angle scenes.
16 Initial Settings menu
Options
Accesses settings for Parental Lock, PhotoViewer, Password, Country Code.
Parental Lock
Restricts playback based on disc ratings or age levels.
Registering a new password
Procedure to set a password for Parental Lock and Country Code features.
16 Initial Settings menu
Changing your password
How to modify the existing password for system access.
Setting/changing the Parental Lock level
Adjusts the playback restriction level for DVDs.
Setting/changing the Country code
Sets the player's region code for disc compatibility.
16 Initial Settings menu
PhotoViewer
Controls viewing of JPEG files when mixed with WMA/MP3 on a disc.
17 Additional information
Changing the frequency step
Adjusts tuning increments for AM/FM radio for country compatibility.
Setting the TV format
Matches the player's video output to the TV system (AUTO, NTSC, PAL).
Resetting the unit
Restores all system settings to factory defaults.
17 Additional information
Disc Compatibility
Details compatibility with various CD, DVD, and WMA/MP3 disc formats.
CD-R/RW compatibility
Information on playback of CD-R and CD-RW discs.
DVD-R/RW compatibility
Information on playback of DVD-R and DVD-RW discs.
PC-created disc compatibility
Notes on compatibility of discs created on personal computers.
17 Additional information
Compressed audio compatibility
Compatibility with MP3 and WMA audio file formats.
JPEG file compatibility
Details on supported JPEG image file formats and naming conventions.
17 Additional information
Titles, chapters and tracks
Explains how DVD and CD content is organized.
DVD Video regions
Information on disc region coding and player compatibility.
Using discs with this unit
Guidelines for handling, cleaning, and inserting discs.
17 Additional information
Storing discs
Proper methods for storing discs to prevent damage.
Discs to avoid
Types of discs that should not be used in the player.
Using cassette tapes
Basic instructions for using cassette tapes with the unit.
Tapes you should avoid
Recommendations against using long cassette tapes due to jamming risk.
17 Additional information
Protecting your recordings
How to protect cassette recordings from accidental erasure.
Proper installation and maintenance of this unit
Guidelines for installing and maintaining the player.
Hints on installation
Recommendations for choosing a suitable location for the unit.
Cleaning the pickup lens
Instructions for cleaning the player's optical lens.
17 Additional information
Moving the unit
Safe procedure for relocating the player.
Power cord caution
Safety warnings and handling instructions for the power cord.
17 Additional information
Troubleshooting
General guidance for diagnosing and resolving issues.
General
Common problems and their solutions related to power and basic operation.
17 Additional information
Troubleshooting
Specific issues and remedies for sound, settings, digital audio, and remote control.
The disc is ejected automatically after loading
Addresses issues with discs being ejected immediately after insertion.
17 Additional information
Troubleshooting
Solutions for playback issues, picture problems, and CD playback errors.
Playback is not possible
Solutions for discs that won't play or exhibit playback interruptions.
17 Additional information
Troubleshooting
Remedies for tuner noise, auto-tuning issues, mono sound, and tape deck problems.
Considerable noise in radio broadcasts
Troubleshooting steps for excessive noise during radio reception.
17 Additional information
Troubleshooting
Solutions for sound quality issues, music search, and error messages.
Sound is unnaturally bright
Addresses issues where sound quality is perceived as too bright.
Error Messages
Explains various error messages displayed by the unit.
17 Additional information
Screen sizes and disc formats
Explains aspect ratios of discs and TVs, and how they interact.
Selecting languages using the language code list
Guide to selecting preferred languages using code lists.
17 Additional information
Language code list
A list of languages and their corresponding codes for system settings.
Country code list
A list of countries and their corresponding codes for region settings.
17 Additional information
Preset Code List
A list of manufacturer codes for remote control setup.
17 Additional information
Glossary
Definitions of technical terms used in the manual.
17 Additional information
File extension
Explains filename extensions for various file types.
JPEG
Information on the JPEG image file format.
MP3
Information on the MP3 audio file format.
MPEG audio
Information on the MPEG audio format.
17 Additional information
WMA
Information on the Windows Media Audio file format.
17 Additional information
Specifications
Technical data and performance characteristics of the unit.
17 Additional information
System Speaker
Technical specifications for the front speakers.
Subwoofer (S-EV61V/S-EV31V)
Technical specifications for the subwoofer unit.
Accessories (Speaker System)
Lists included accessories for the speaker system.
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