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Summary of Contents for Akai CMB-4300SS
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Page 2: Important Safety Instruction
Important Safety Instruction This video cassette recorder (VCR) uses "ONLY" cassette tapes, PAL video signals. The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to cause an electric shock. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Locating a specific title ......... 22 Locating a specific title/chapter/track ....22 IMPORTANT Locating a specific time ......... 23 Angle setting ............23 This Unit does NOT allow Audio setting ............23 copying from DVD to VCR tape Subtitle setting ............ - Page 4 Table of Contents RF Channel Tuning ..........42 Tuning into a preset station ........53 RF Through ON/OFF ..........42 RDS station service ..........54 VCR Reset ..............42 Program types (PTY) ..........54 VCR Cassette Playback ......43-45 Radiotext ..............54 Inserting a video cassette .......
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Page 5: Disc Formats
Disc Formats The unit can playback. DVDs [8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc] Compatible Audio CDs [8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc] Video 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. If the Region number printed on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this unit, this unit cannot play that disc. -
Page 6: Parts And Functions
Parts and Functions Front Panel STANDBY/ON button 14) VCR display Turn the power on or off. TIMER RECORD indicator : Once the TIMER RECORD is set, this indicator will appear. STOP button (for VCR) VCR MODE indicator : To watch another TV Stop playing a tape. -
Page 7: Rear Panel
Parts and Functions Rear Panel 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 FM A N T. 7 5 C O A X I A L LI N E 1 ( )I N / V ID E O (L1 / ) O U T A M (M W ) LO O P A N T. -
Page 8: Remote Control
Parts and Functions Remote Control STANDBY button Turns the Unit on or puts it in standby mode. 2) RETURN button Return to the normal operation after using the SETUP menu. 3) Number (0 - 9), (+10) and AM/PM buttons Use when creating programs, and entering a parental level O P E N / P O W ER C LO S E... -
Page 9: Remote Control
Parts and Functions Remote Control 21) FUNCTION button Use to change the mode (VCR, RADIO and DVD mode). 22) OPEN / CLOSE button (for DVD) Use to open or close the disc tray. 23) GOTO button O P E N / P O W ER C LO S E Skip directly to a specific location on a DVD disc. -
Page 10: Display
Display Front Panel Display ANGLE indicator MEMORY CHAPTER / TRACK indicator REPEAT 1 Appears when multiple camera angles indicator When a DVD is loaded in the playback are recorded in the section of the DVD Displayed unit, this indicator appears indicator that is currently playing. -
Page 11: Vcr Display
Display VCR Display 1) TIMER RECORD indicator 5) AUDIO OUTPUT indicator 2) VCR MODE indicator 6) TAPE SPEED indicator 3) TAPE MOTION STATUS indicator 7) CLOCK, TAPE COUNTER, TAPE STATUS AND 4) RECORDING indicator CHANNEL PRESET STATUS Connections 1. For better reception of Radio Connect FM antenna (supplied) to the FM ANTENNA jacks. -
Page 12: Connecting To Your Tv
Connections 2. Connecting to your TV The unit can be connected to your TV in several different ways, depending on the design of your TV. RCA Audio Cable: 1. Connect the left/right AUDIO OUT jacks to the left/right AUDIO IN jack on your TV. S-Video Cable: Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) and the Audio/Video cable (not supplied). -
Page 13: Connecting Other Equipment
Connections 3. Connecting Other Equipment You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your unit in different ways. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities. Front of Unit Rear of Unit (Red) Camcorder (White) AUDIO OUT (Yellow) (White) (Red) -
Page 14: Connecting The Speakers & Subwoofer
Connections 3. Connecting the speakers & subwoofer 1. The speaker cords have been color-coded to simplify connection. Just plug the POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-) ends of each speaker wire into the 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: Connections
Connections 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. Turning on the unit and TV 1)Press the MAIN POWER button to turn the unit ON, or 2)Press the... -
Page 16: Adjusting The Sound
Adjusting the Sound To adjust the surround sound balance while Pro Logic 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 LEFT, then press the CURSOR button to adjust the sound level. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Sound
Adjusting the Sound To select the listening channel 1. When the disc is stopped, you can press 5.1 CH and 2.1 CH buttons on the remote control to select different speakers output status shown as below table. 2. You can active or off subwoofer output by setup menu. Note: The wording "2.1 CH"... -
Page 18: Playing A Disc
Playing a Disc Basic playback This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this Unit. Some DVD discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the Unit may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in the Unit. Refer to the instruction notes of discs. -
Page 19: Fast Foward/Fast Reverse
Playing a Disc 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 TUNING button is pressed, the speed of fast scan changes in the following sequence: Note : You also can press and hold... -
Page 20: Angle Selection
Playing a Disc 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: Subtitle Selection
Playing a Disc Subtitle selection 1. While a DVD is playing, press the SUBTITLE button to display the current language setting, as shown in the example below. 2. Press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language. Notes : •... -
Page 22: Special Functions
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. -
Page 23: Locating A Specific Title
Special Functions 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 24: Locating A Specific Time
Special Functions 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. AUDIO CD/VIDEO CD 3. Press the corresponding number buttons for the setting point you want. •... -
Page 25: 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.Enter the title numbers in . -
Page 26: Repeat Playback
Advanced Repeat Playback 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 “... -
Page 27: Repeating A Specific Section Dvd
Advanced Repeat Playback playback Repeating a specific section You can play a specific section repeatedly. 1. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B button at the beginning of the section ( ) is displayed you want to play repeatedly. -
Page 28: Playing Mp3 And Picture File Disc
Playing MP3 and Picture File Disc This Unit will play MP3 and Picture files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs 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 29: 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 30: 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 the cursor button to select the Language, then press the ENTER button. 5. -
Page 31: Video Setting
Customizing the Function Settings VIDEO setting TV Shape 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor button to select Video, then press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor button to select TV Shape, then press the ENTER button. 4. -
Page 32: Video Output
Customizing the Function Settings Video Output 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor button to select Video, then press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor button to select Video Output, then press the ENTER button. 4. Use the cursor button to shift and select the signal, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 33: Edges
Customizing the Function Settings Edges 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor button to select Video, then press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor button to select Edges, and then press the ENTER button. 4. Use the cursor button to shift and select the Sharpen / Soften / Off, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 34: Audio Setting
Customizing the Function Settings AUDIO setting Digital Out 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor button to select Audio, press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor button to select Digital Out, and then press the ENTER button repeatedly to select Digital Out type. -
Page 35: Subwoofer
Customizing the Function Settings Subwoofer 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor button to select the Audio, press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor button to Subwoofer, and then press the ENTER button. 4. Use the cursor button to select the desired setting, and then press the ENTER button. -
Page 36: Center Delay
Customizing the Function Settings Center Delay 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Use the cursor button to select the Audio, press the ENTER button. 3. Use the cursor button to Center delay, then repeatedly press the ENTER button to select the desired Center Delay type. -
Page 37: 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 38: 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 the cursor button to select the Rating, then press the ENTER button. 3. -
Page 39: Vcr Setup
VCR Set Up On-Screen Display All the information you need on the VCR status will be summarized on the On-Screen Display. If you are recording, playing back a tape or watching a broadcast on the video channel you can call up three standard On-Screen Displays. -
Page 40: Manually Tuning
VCR Set Up Manually Tuning Procedure This VCR automatically tunes the TV channels for your area. If the VCR has not previously been tuned-in, instructions will be given on screen to guide you through this procedure. 1. Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode. 2. -
Page 41: Channel Preset
VCR Set Up Manually Tuning Channel Preset • It should not be necessary to tune in a broadcast channel manually except in unusual circumstances such as poor signal. To manually tune in channel follow the procedure below: I N S TA L L AT I O N 1. -
Page 42: Deleting Channels
VCR Set Up Deleting Channels If there is a channel you wish to delete from the VCR memory, you can follow the procedure below. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the buttons to select SET UP. Press the ENTER button to confirm. M E N U T I M E R 3. -
Page 43: Manually Setting The Clock
VCR Set Up Manually setting the Clock The clock will normally be set using teletext information when your VCR automatically tunes in the broadcast channels. If for any reason teletext signals are not present your VCR will not be able to set the clock. This procedure will allow you to set the clock manually. -
Page 44: Vcr Cassette Playback
Video Cassette Playback Inserting a Video Cassette Gently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The VCR turns on automatically and VCR display light up. If the cassette is inserted incorrectly, the loading system will not function. Do not force the cassette into the VCR. To remove the cassette, press the TAPE EJECT button during stop mode. -
Page 45: Video Search
Video Cassette Playback Video Search Use the following procedure to quickly find the section you want, while viewing the picture. 1. During playback, press the TUNING button for forward video search or the TUNING button for reverse video search. There are 2 search speeds in each direction. The VCR switches between them each time the button is pressed. 2. -
Page 46: Playing Back A Videotape Repeatedly
Video Cassette Playback Playing Back a Videotape Repeatedly You can set your VCR to automatically rewind at the end of playing videotape and replay the entire tape again. REPEAT will appear on the On-Screen Display when selected. To use this feature: 1. -
Page 47: Vcr Cassette Advanced Playback
Video Cassette Advanced Playback LCD Display Time of Day In standby mode shows current time of day, if the clock is set. For example , 21:27 appears: Channel Status In TV mode shows the current channel of TV. For example PRESET 1: Tape Counter In VCR tape playback mode shows the elapsing time of VCR tape. -
Page 48: Audio And Your Vcr
Video Cassette Advanced Playback Audio and your VCR Hi-Fi Stereo Sound Stereo sound is possible from this VCR if you have a stereo TV connected to the VCR with a SCART Lead, or audio equipment connected with audio phono leads. The VCR is normally set so that stereo sound is possible. The sound output from the VCR is controlled by the AUDIO button on the remote control. -
Page 49: Colour
Video Cassette Advanced Playback Colour If the VCR is playing poor quality recording, the picture may turn black and white. Selecting PAL/MESECAM may improve this (depending on the recording); although coloured speckles may appear on black and white recordings. Press the MENU button to display the main menu on the screen. 1. -
Page 50: Vcr Recording
VCR Recording IMPORTANT This unit does NOT allow copying from DVD to VCR tape Immediate Recording Selection of a Channel Select the channel you wish to record by using the NUMBER buttons on the remote control, or select the next/ previous channel by pressing the CH+ and CH- buttons on the remote control or on the front panel. -
Page 51: How To Set A Delayed Recording
VCR Recording How to Set a Delayed Recording You can make a maximum of eight delayed recordings up to a year in advance. The example shown is for 24-hour clock operation. 12-hour clock operation can be selected from the manual clock setting menu. -
Page 52: Recording
VCR Recording Checking, Changing and Cancelling a Recording Before you start! • If the Timer Standby symbol appears on the VCR display, press the VCR TIMER button to remove the symbol. Checking a Recording 1. If in TIMER STANDBY mode, press the VCR TIMER button to exit. T I M E R 2. -
Page 53: Recording From Other Equipment
VCR Recording Recording from Other Equipment You can record video and audio signals from various external sources, such as a camcorder, onto a videotape using your VCR. For example , recording from a camcorder connected to LINE2 IN/DECODER on your VCR: 3 Phono/Scart AV-cable (supplied) BACK OF THE DVD/VCR... -
Page 54: Radio Operation
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 STOP button on the front panel to select the desired band. 3.Press the TUNING button to tune in the desired station. -
Page 55: Rds Station Service
Radio Operation RDS STATION SERVICE Today many stations transmit so-called RDS (Radio Data System) codes that contain a variety of additional information along with regular sound signals through FM broadcasting. If the stereo is currently receiving an RDS station, it displays the station name. Example: PROGRAM TYPES (PTY) The currently program type is displayed briefly. -
Page 56: Language Code List For Disc Language
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Page 57: Maintenance
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 58 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.
- Page 59 Trouble Shooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE (AND REMEDY) No power. • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. VCR does not receive • Use the CHANNEL PRESET screen to change from AIR mode to CATV. (See Setting CATV channels. the Channels.) VCR does not operate.