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Summary of Contents for Akai AHC1400
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Safety ................3 Intended use ..............3 Labels in this manual ............3 General safety instructions ..........4 Preparations for use ........... 4 Unpacking ................4 Package contents ............5 Installation ..............5 Installing the speakers .............6 Installing the subwoofer ...........7 Connecting random equipment ........8 Remote control...............10 Functions .............. -
Page 3: Safety
AHC1400 Safety Intended use The Home Cinema System plays film and photos from DVD. The appliance also plays music from CD and photos from Kodak picture CD. Read the manual carefully before the first use. Due to the great variety of products with external memory connection (USB, SD/MMC, etc.) and their sometimes quite... -
Page 4: General Safety Instructions
A note gives additional information, e.g. for a procedure. General safety instructions WARNING Do not put force on the appliance. The appliance can fall and can cause serious injury. CAUTION Do not spill any liquid on the appliance. WARNING Do not insert any objects in the ventilation holes. CAUTION Do not block the ventilation holes. -
Page 5: Package Contents
AHC1400 We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case it ever becomes necessary to return your product for service. This is the only way to safely protect the product against damage in transit. If you do dispose of the carton and the packing materials, please remember to recycle with due care to the environment. -
Page 6: Installing The Speakers
This appliance is equipped with rubber feet to prevent it from moving. The feet are made from non-migrating material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on furniture. However, certain types of furniture polishes, wood preservatives or cleaning sprays cause the rubber to soften and leave marks or a residue on the furniture, and potentially risk the surface to become damaged. -
Page 7: Installing The Subwoofer
AHC1400 - CEN: front-centre from listener - SR: rear-right from listener - SL: rear-left from listener - FR: front-right from listener - FL: front-left from listener Connection to speakers ● Press the latches to open the terminals. Keep the latches depressed. -
Page 8: Connecting Random Equipment
● Connect the wires to the appliance. Press the latches to open the terminals. Connect the wire ends of the speakers to the appliance matching the (+) and (-) polarity markings. - Lift the latches to lock the wire ends. The optimum performance can be achieved when the subwoofer is placed in the corner of a room. -
Page 9: Video Connections
AHC1400 The appliance has the following audio inputs: ● Stereo audio: Connect a suitable cable to the R/L channels of the LINE INPUT connection. Audio connections (output) These connections allow you to send audio signal to a connected amplifier. The appliance has the following audio outputs: ●... -
Page 13: Remote Control
AHC1400 Operation All functions of the appliance are accessible using the remote control. All instructions refer to operation with the remote control, unless indicated otherwise. Master power switch The appliance is equipped with a master power switch (10) located at the back panel. -
Page 14: Dvd/Cd Functions
● To select the audio output mode (5.1 CHANNELS OUTPUT/STEREO OUTPUT), press the A-MODE button (14). ● To switch between sound effects , press the S.EFFECT button (17). Press the button as many times as necessary to select the desired sound effect (1x = normal;... - Page 15 AHC1400 ● To stop playback temporarily, press the STOP button (34) once. Press the button again to stop playback permanently, or press the PLAY/PAUSE button (42) to resume playback. ● To repeat a chapter (DVD) or one or all tracks (CD): - Press the REPEAT button (32) once to repeat the current chapter or track.
- Page 16 The possible entries for DVD are: - Disc time - Chapter - Title - Chapter time - Title time The possible entries for CD are: - Track time - Specific track ● Press the digit buttons to set a selection. Using the PROGRAM function ●...
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Page 17: Radio Functions
AHC1400 Using the Kodak picture CD playback function ● Insert a Kodak picture CD. ● Press the STOP (34) button to enter the thumbnail mode. Choose an option (Slide show/Menu/prev-next) and press ENTER (20). ● Press the PROG button (25) to change the mode. Press ENTER (20) to confirm. -
Page 18: Karaoke Function
● To skip to the next preset station, press the RADIO - button (51) or the RADIO + button (52). ● To stop the automatic search for frequencies, press the STOP button (48). ● To switch between Mono and Stereo reception, press the MO/ST button (49). Using the MEMORY function This function is used to set a frequency as a preferred station. - Page 19 AHC1400 ● Press the arrow buttons (up and down) to enter the submenu. ● Press the ENTER button (20) to select a setting, or the left arrow button to cancel the selection. ● Press the ENTER button (20) to store the setting.
- Page 20 ● CENTER: Set the output level to LARGE, SMALL or OFF. ● REAR: Set the output level to LARGE, SMALL or OFF. ● SUBWOOFER: Set the output level to ON or OFF. The centre and rear speakers can only be adjusted when 5.1CH is set.
- Page 21 AHC1400 DYNAMIC ● Select the value for the dynamic range compression to avoid losing sound details resulting from a low volume. Channel delay This function is used to set the delay time for the centre and rear speakers and the subwoofer. The delay compensates for the time difference caused by the distance differences between the each of the speakers and the listener.
- Page 22 ● PANORAMA: To partially feed the front stereo audio into the surround channels for an enveloping effect. Note: this option is only available in MUSIC mode. ● DIMENSION: To adjust the sound field either towards the front or towards the rear. Note: this option is only available in MUSIC mode. ●...
- Page 23 AHC1400 COLOUR SETTING ● SHARPNESS: Adjust the screen sharpness. ● BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, HUE and SATURATION: Adjust the screen brightness, contrast, hue and saturation. ● GAMMA: Adjust the colour intensity. ● LUMA DELAY: Compensate the delay in the colour signal. Preference setup page The general system functions can only be set with an empty DVD player.
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Page 24: Cleaning And Maintenance
Password setup page ● PASSWORD MODE: Switch the password function on or off. Enter the correct password to switch the mode on or off. ● PASSWORD: Change the default password. Enter the current password in the first box. Enter the new password in the second box. Enter the new password again in the third box to confirm. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
AHC1400 Troubleshooting Trouble Action No sound or incomplete audio Check if the random equipment are switched on and set correctly. Check cables for connection problems. Check if the correct source is selected. Check volume or mute setting. No power Check if the power cord has been properly connected to the power outlet. -
Page 26: Mp3 Playback
Moisture may have condensed inside the appliance. Remove the disc and leave the appliance powered on for one or two hours. No sound or incomplete audio Select another audio track. During SCAN, SLOW MOTION or SINGLE STEP the sound is muted. No scan or skip possible Some discs are programmed to refuse user action at certain sections. -
Page 27: Technical Data
AHC1400 Remote control (RC) Trouble Action RC does not function Check the battery installation. Point the RC at the remote control sensor. Stay within 8 metres of the appliance. Technical data Parameter Value Voltage 220V / 50 Hz Power consumption... -
Page 28: Speaker System
Speaker system Parameter Value Impedance 4 Ω Cabinet material Wood Wire length 110 cm Dimensions (W x H x D) 80 x 90 x 132 mm Weight 340 g Subwoofer Parameter Value Impedance 8 Ω Cabinet material Wood Wire length 110 cm Dimensions (W x H x D) 118 x 305 x 298 mm... -
Page 29: Disposal Of Used Electrical And Electronic Equipment
For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. For more information and warranty conditions, please visit: www.akai.eu...