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DD81 DD81 COMPACT DISC MUSIC SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: "Note to CATV system installer: > Read all of these Instructions. This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s > Save these Instructions for later use. attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines >...
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION................3-4 SPEAKER CONNECTION AND SET-UP............5 AM & FM ANTENNA CONNECTIONS............6 TELEVISION CONNECTION................6 VCR CONNECTION..................7 DVD CONNECTION..................8 DIGITAL SATELLITE & CD RECORDER CONNECTION......9 SOUND ADJUSTMENT................10-11 SURROUND EFFECTS................12-14 ADJUSTING CENTER AND REAR CHANNELS...........14 VIDEO OPERATIONS..................15 RADIO FUNCTIONS..................16 CD PLAYBACK..................17-18 TAPE PLAYBACK..................19 TAPE RECORDING.................19-20 CLOCK SETTING..................21 SLEEP TIMER....................21...
Important things you need to know before proceeding with set-up or operation. The DD81 is equipped with three built-in music sources that can be enjoyed by simply pressing one of the corresponding function buttons on the front panel or remote control after initial set-up has been completed.
Connect one end to the Digital Coaxial audio output on the DVD player and the other end to the Digital Coaxial audio input on the rear of the DD81 (see page 8 for connection diagram).
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS AND SET-UP Speaker Set-up Speaker connection IMPORTANT NOTE: Before operating the system Connect all speakers as illustrated below. you must first set the speaker configuration by IMPORTANT NOTE: Use speakers that are using the following procedures. rated 8 ohms or higher and make sure that the speaker polarity is correct (Red wires to Red 1.
If your TV has fixed audio outputs, the volume is adjustment of volume. controlled by the DD81. 6. When you have finished watching TV, be certain After making connections as shown above follow to turn off both the television and stereo.
(ie: VCR and DVD player) it is easier to use the yellow VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. This allows all video signals (VCR and DVD) to be sent through the DD81 to the TV using just one RCA video input on the TV.
(ie: VCR and DVD player) it is easier to use the yellow VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. This allows all video signals (VCR and DVD) to be sent through the DD81 to the TV using just one RCA video input on the TV.
TV using just one RCA NOTE: You may record audio to a CD video input on the TV. by connecting an optical audio cable from the CD out on the DD81 to an optical audio in of a CD recorder.
SOUND ADJUSTMENT VOLUME Volume Adjustment Turn VOLUME CONTROL clockwise to increase the DISC 1 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 3 DISC SKIP DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE sound level or counterclockwise to decrease it. (or press VOLUME button on the remote control.) POWER POWER...
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Digital cable / satellite box is connected to the DVD or button button AUX/TV digital audio input jacks on the rear of the DD81 and the audio source being played is recorded or broadcast in Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
SURROUND EFFECTS SURROUND SOUND EFFECTS DOLBY PRO LOGIC Surround The DD81 can play five different types of surround Dolby Pro Logic is a surround format that uses an sound depending on the program source and the analog audio signal. It is the audio format used for type of audio connection.
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SURROUND EFFECTS HALL AND THEATER Surround 3 STEREO Surround The Hall and Theater surround sound functions Dolby 3 Stereo surround sound uses analog or use standard analog audio signals to create a digital audio signals to playback through three simulated surround effect like found in a concert speakers.
SURROUND EFFECTS Delay Time Setting Delay Time In the surround modes, the sound is delayed from Press the SPEAKER SET-UP button to set the the front to the rear speakers. The optimum delay delay time in the DOLBY DIGITAL/DOLBY PRO time will depend on acoustic properties of the room LOGIC modes.
VIDEO OPERATIONS Playing Video Sources Recording with a Video Deck Note : For playing video software using a certain Tape Dubbing (from VCR, AUX/TVto Surround Effect function, refer to the VIDEO REC OUT) SURROUND EFFECTS section. Video Signals Video Signals Audio Signals Audio Signals DISC 1...
RADIO FUNCTIONS Tuning Automatically 2. To memorize stations A. Press the TUNER/BAND button to select 1. Turn on the power. (AM or FM). 2. Press TUNER/BAND button repeatedly until the B. Press the TUNING DOWN/UP( desired band appears (AM or FM). button to select a desired station.
CD PLAYBACK To play one disc only Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY(DISC 1,2,3) buttons to start play. To remove discs Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc drawer. You can remove two discs. To remove the disc on the back tray, press the DISC SKIP button to rotate the disc tray.
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CD PLAYBACK Skipping to the Beginning of a Track During repeat one track play (REPEAT 1), if you press the RANDOM button, the repeat play is cancelled. You can locate the beginning of any track on a disc. During the programmed play; you can play To return to the beginning of the current or one track(REPEAT 1) or all discs (REPEAT ALL previous track.
TAPE PLAYBACK Playback 5. To end playback : Preparation Press the (CLEAR/SET) button. 1. To set the cassette function: The unit stops automatically at the end of the tape. Switch the unit on and press the TAPE A/B button (If necessary press the button again to select the other deck).
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TAPE RECORDING CD Synchro Recording Recording from Tape to Tape (Dubbing) The CD synchro recording function dubs a complete Preparation CD and programmed titles automatically into a Rewind the tape to the point you want the cassette. Recording to start. 1.
CLOCK SETTING 5. Press the SET button. Example : Set to 9:25 in the morning 1. Press the CLOCK button.(If the clock is already TUNING TUNING set, press and hold the CLOCK button for more DOWN than 1.5 seconds) - The hours begin to blink. CLOCK PRESET PRESET...
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS BACK VIEW MONITOR RECORD AUX/TV OPTICAL COAXIAL AUDIO AUDIO 1. CENTER SPEAKER terminals 10. ANTENNA(Aerial) terminals (8 Ohm or higher) 11. DVD COAXIAL AUDIO IN jack 2. Power cord 12. AUX/TV COAXIAL AUDIO IN jack 3. REAR SPEAKER terminals(8 Ohm or higher) 13.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WHO PROVIDES WARRANTY This warranty is provided by W elton Sound Systems U.S.A. LTD. WHO IS PROTECTED This warranty is extended to the first original owner. NOTE: RENT-TO-OWN DEALERS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE THE FIRST ORI GINAL OWNER WHAT IS COVERED AND HOW LONG This warranty covers the electronics -including electronic parts, electronic circuit assembl ies and electronic mechanical assembli es - from date of origi nal purchase.
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WELTON SOUND SYSTEMS, U.S.A. 11625 Columbia Center Drive Suite 100 Dallas, Texas 75229 (972) 243-5602 FAX: (972) 243-5958 weltonusa.com...
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