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Summarization of Contents
WARNING
Note on power cord plug shapes
Instructions for attaching the appropriate plug for different wall sockets.
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Connects the speakers, antennas, and power cord to set up the system.
Positioning the speakers
Guidance on optimal placement of front, surround, and center speakers for best sound.
Setting the clock
Instructions for setting the system's internal clock.
Performing QUICK SETUP
Initial setup for language, screen, and speaker configuration.
Using the THEATRE SYNC function
Enables one-button control of the system and TV.
Changing the format of the video signal from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
Configures video output signal for progressive or interlaced display.
Disc – Playback
Loading a disc
Procedure for inserting discs into the player tray.
Playing a disc — Normal Play
Basic playback of DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD, and DATA CDs.
Resuming playback of the disc that has been played back
Allows playback to resume from where it was stopped.
Creating your own program
Enables custom playback order of tracks or files.
Playing in random order
Plays tracks or files on a disc in a random sequence.
Playing repeatedly
Sets playback to repeat titles, chapters, tracks, files, or albums.
Playing DVD VIDEOs using the menu
Navigates DVD content using the disc's top menu.
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR mode
Chooses playback order based on original recording or playlist.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Version 2.0)
Enables interactive playback using menus on VIDEO CDs.
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
Explains MP3 and JPEG file formats and system compatibility.
Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files
Details the sequence of playback for files on DATA CDs/DVDs.
Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
Instructions for playing albums or individual tracks/files.
Playing an album of JPEG image files or a JPEG image file
How to view albums and individual JPEG files, including slide shows.
Playing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files as a slide show with sound
Combines MP3 audio playback with JPEG image slide shows.
Specifying the slide show speed
Adjusts the display duration for images in a slide show.
Selecting a transition effect for image files in the slide show
Customizes visual effects for image transitions during slide shows.
Enjoying DivX® video files
Information on playing DivX video files from CDs and DVDs.
DivX video files that the system can play back
Details supported DivX file formats, sizes, and limitations.
Playing an album of DivX video files or a DivX video file
Instructions for playing DivX video albums and individual files.
Using the on-screen display to search for a title/chapter/scene/track/index/album/file
Locates specific content elements using the TV's on-screen menu.
To search for a particular point using the time code — Time Search
Finds specific points in playback by entering a time code.
Searching by scene — Picture Navigation
Visual browsing of chapters, titles, or tracks for quick selection.
Disc – Various Functions
Selecting the audio format
Chooses audio streams, languages, and channel output for discs.
Changing the angles
Selects different camera angles recorded on DVD VIDEOs.
Displaying the subtitles
Turns subtitles on/off and selects subtitle languages.
Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound — A/V SYNC
Synchronizes audio and video when they are out of sync.
Restricting playback of the disc — CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL
Sets restrictions on disc playback based on content or user age.
Parental Control Area Code List
Changing the password
Procedure to change the parental control password.
Using the DVD setup menu
Overview of the DVD setup menu for various adjustments.
Tuner
Presetting radio stations
Stores favorite radio stations for quick access.
Automatic tuning preset
Automatically scans and stores available radio stations.
Manual tuning preset
Manually tunes and stores radio station frequencies.
Listening to the radio
Listening to a preset radio station — Preset Tuning
Selects and listens to stored radio stations.
Listening to a non-preset radio station — Manual Tuning
Manually tunes into radio stations not in presets.
Tape – Playback
Loading a tape
Instructions for inserting tapes into the player decks.
Playing a tape
Basic operations for playing audio tapes.
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite disc onto a tape — CD Synchro Recording
Records entire discs onto tape automatically.
Recording onto a tape manually — Manual Recording
Records selected portions of discs, radio, or components onto tape.
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
Enhances sound with bass boost (GROOVE/V-GROOVE).
Selecting the preset effect
Applies various sound effects like ROCK, POP, JAZZ, etc.
Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing the user equalizer setting
Customizes sound profiles and saves them to memory.
Selecting the sound field
Chooses sound fields to simulate different listening environments.
Creating a party environment
— X-TRANCE/X-TRANCE PRO
Applies sound effects for a party atmosphere.
Singing along: Karaoke
Preparing for karaoke
Setup steps for using karaoke functions with various media.
Singing karaoke by reducing the vocal
Lowers vocal levels on discs for easier karaoke singing.
Timer
Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer
Sets the system to turn off automatically after a specified time.
Waking up to music — Play Timer
Sets the system to turn on and play music at a preset time.
Timer recording radio programs
Records radio programs automatically at scheduled times.
Display
Turning off the display — Power Saving Mode
Reduces power consumption by turning off displays.
Changing the spectrum analyzer display
Selects different spectrum analyzer display modes.
Adjusting the brightness of the front panel display
Controls the brightness level of the front panel display.
Changing the power illuminator
Selects various patterns for the system's power indicator lights.
Viewing information about the disc in the front panel display
Checks disc information like titles and playback status on the front panel.
Checking the elapsed playing time, remaining time and titles
Displays playback time and title information during playback.
Checking the total playing time and titles
Shows total playback time and title information when playback is stopped.
Viewing information about the disc in the on-screen display
Displays detailed disc information, titles, and playback times on the TV screen.
Checking the date information of JPEG image files
Retrieves date information embedded in JPEG image files.
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components
Connects external devices like VCRs, TVs, and projectors to the system.
Listening to audio from a connected component
Listening to a connected TV or satellite tuner
Connects and listens to audio from TVs or satellite tuners.
Listening to a connected VCR
Connects and plays audio/video from a VCR.
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
Guides users through common issues and their solutions.
General
Addresses issues like flashing display, canceled settings, and no sound.
When the ?/1 indicator flashes
Troubleshooting steps when the power indicator flashes.
Speakers
The sound comes from the center speaker only.
Addresses issues where only the center speaker outputs sound.
There is no sound from the subwoofer.
Troubleshooting steps for no subwoofer output.
There is no sound from the center/surround speaker.
Troubleshooting center and surround speaker sound issues.
Sound lacks bass.
Addresses lack of bass and checks speaker connections.
Disc Player
The disc does not eject.
Solutions for when the disc tray fails to open or eject.
Playback does not start.
Steps to resolve issues when playback fails to begin.
The sound skips.
Troubleshooting steps for sound skipping or audio dropouts.
Playback does not start from the first track.
Addresses issues where playback doesn't begin at the first track.
Playback starts automatically.
Explains automatic playback features for DVD VIDEOs.
Playback stops automatically.
Addresses discs with auto-pause signals that stop playback.
You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Lock Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play.
Troubleshooting limitations on specific playback functions.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played back.
Lists reasons why MP3 tracks may not play.
The MP3 audio tracks take longer time to play back than others.
Explains factors causing slow MP3 playback.
Picture
There is no picture.
Troubleshooting steps for no video signal or connection issues.
Picture noise appears.
Addresses video noise and copy-protection issues.
The aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be changed even though you can set “TV TYPE” under “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Menu when you play back a wide picture.
Troubleshooting aspect ratio display issues.
Messages do not appear on the TV screen in the language you want.
How to set the OSD language for on-screen messages.
The language for the sound track cannot be changed.
Explains limitations on changing audio track languages.
The subtitles language cannot be changed.
Explains limitations on changing subtitle languages.
The subtitles cannot be turned off.
Explains limitations on turning off subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
Explains limitations on changing camera angles.
If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures or other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows:
To return the DVD setup to the default settings*, perform reset as follows:
Steps to reset all DVD setup configurations to factory defaults.
Additional Information
Precautions
Guidance on safe operation, power disconnection, and cord handling.
On heat build-up
Information on heat generation and ventilation requirements.
In case color irregularity is observed on a nearby TV screen
Troubleshooting color shifting on TV screens due to speaker proximity.
On operation
Notes on moisture condensation and moving the unit.
On cleaning disc, disc/lens cleaner
Warnings against using certain types of disc cleaners.
Notes on discs
Precautions for handling and playing various types of discs.
Cleaning the cabinet
Instructions for cleaning the unit's exterior surfaces.
To save a tape permanently
Method to prevent accidental tape overwriting by breaking the tab.
Before placing a tape into the tape deck
Guidance on preparing tapes before insertion to prevent damage.
Specifications
Amplifier section
Technical specifications for the amplifier section of various models.
Outputs
Technical specifications for audio and video output jacks.
Disc player section
Technical specifications for the disc playback system.
Tape deck section
Technical specifications for the tape deck recording system and frequency response.
Tuner section
Technical specifications for the FM and AM tuner sections.
List of Control Menu items
ALBUM
Selects albums for playback on DATA CDs/DVDs.
FILE
Selects JPEG image or DivX video files for playback.
DATE
Displays the capture date of JPEG image files.
INTERVAL
Specifies slide display duration for JPEG image slide shows.
EFFECT
Selects transition effects for JPEG slide shows.
MODE (MP3, JPEG)
Sets playback mode for MP3, JPEG, or both on DATA CDs/DVDs.
KEY CONTROL*
Adjusts the musical key for karaoke singing.
SCORE MODE*
Sets the difficulty level for karaoke scoring.
KARAOKE PON*
Reduces vocal sound for karaoke playback.
VOCAL*
Turns guide vocals on/off for karaoke playback.
VOCAL SELECT*
Selects vocal types on karaoke discs.
GUIDE MELODY*
Turns guide melody on/off for karaoke playback.
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW
Information on DVD-RW discs and their recording modes (VR, Video).
DVD+RW
Information on DVD+RW discs and their recording format.
File
Definition of file types (JPEG, DivX) for DATA CDs/DVDs.
Film based software, Video based software
Categorizes DVD VIDEO content based on its source.
Index (AUDIO CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD)
Explains indexing for locating sections within tracks or scenes.
Interlace format (Interlaced scanning)
Describes the standard TV display method for interlaced signals.
Menu Playback
Playback using interactive menu screens on VIDEO CDs.
Multi-angle function
Describes the feature for selecting different camera angles on DVDs.
Unit
Remote control
Index of remote control buttons and their corresponding page references.
SYMBOLS
List of symbols used for playback controls and operations.
Front Panel
Top Panel
Diagram and labels for buttons on the top panel of the unit.
Subwoofer
Remote control
Alphabetical index of remote control buttons and their functions.
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