JVC Home Theater System LVT1002 001B User Manual

HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER  
DVD VIDEO PLAYER  
RX-ES1SL  
XV-N55SL  
INSTRUCTIONS  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.  
which are located either on the rear, bot-  
tom or side of the cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LVT1002-001B  
[B]  
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS  
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS  
1
CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE  
2
WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT  
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
2. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and  
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.  
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user service-  
able parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
CAUTION  
Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.  
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper  
or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)  
Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,  
on the apparatus.  
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be  
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of  
these batteries must be followed strictly.  
Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or  
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases,  
shall be placed on the apparatus.  
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Caution: Proper Ventilation for RX-ES1SL  
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.  
Locate the apparatus as follows:  
Front:  
Sides:  
Top:  
Back:  
Bottom:  
No obstructions open spacing.  
No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.  
No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.  
No obstructions in 15 cm from the back  
No obstructions, place on the level surface.  
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.  
Spacing 15 cm or more  
RX-ES1SL  
Wall or  
obstructions  
Stand height  
15 cm or more  
Floor  
Caution: Proper Ventilation for XV-N55SL  
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.  
Locate the apparatus as follows:  
Front:  
Sides:  
Top:  
Back:  
Bottom:  
No obstructions open spacing.  
No obstructions in 3 cm from the sides.  
No obstructions in 5 cm from the top.  
No obstructions in 15 cm from the back  
No obstructions, place on the level surface.  
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.  
Spacing 15 cm or more  
XV-N55SL  
Wall or  
obstructions  
Stand height  
5 cm or more  
Floor  
*Do not stack XV-N55SL and RX-ES1SL.  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”  
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be  
taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.  
Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.  
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are  
properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing  
connections.  
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.  
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way – switch off,  
withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has  
a standby mode.  
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.  
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.  
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch  
television whilst driving.  
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.  
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved  
stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.  
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL  
— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case -this could result in a fatal  
electrical shock.;  
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!  
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Table of Contents  
Parts identification ................................................  
Getting started ......................................................  
2
5
XV-N55SL  
Before operation ................................................. 35  
About this manual ..................................................................... 35  
About discs ............................................................................... 35  
Precautions................................................................................. 5  
Checking the supplied accessories ............................................ 5  
Putting batteries in the remote control ........................................ 5  
Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas .............................. 6  
Connecting the speakers and DVD player ................................. 7  
Connecting other video components .......................................... 8  
Connecting the power cord ....................................................... 10  
Basic operations ................................................ 36  
Turning on/off the player ........................................................... 36  
Initial setup ............................................................................... 36  
Basic playback .......................................................................... 37  
Resuming playback .................................................................. 38  
Various speed playback ............................................................ 39  
Locating the beginning of a scene or song ............................... 40  
RX-ES1SL  
Basic operations ................................................ 11  
1 Turn on the power ..................................................................11  
2 Select the source to play ....................................................... 11  
3 Adjust the volume ................................................................. 12  
Selecting the digital decode mode............................................ 12  
Activating TV Direct .................................................................. 13  
Turning off the sounds temporarily—Muting ............................. 13  
Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer .............................. 14  
Changing the display brightness .............................................. 14  
Advanced operations ......................................... 41  
Playing from a specific position ................................................ 41  
Changing the playback order .................................................... 42  
Repeat playback ....................................................................... 44  
Changing the language, sound and scene angle ..................... 45  
Special picture/sound effect...................................................... 46  
Menu bar functions ................................................................... 47  
MP3/WMA disc pla yback .................................... 49  
Speaker settings ................................................. 15  
Setting the speakers information automatically  
Operations ................................................................................ 49  
JPEG disc pla yback ............................................ 51  
About JPEG discs ..................................................................... 51  
Basic operations ....................................................................... 51  
Viewing pictures continuously (slide show mode) .................... 52  
—Smart Surround Setup .................................................... 15  
Setting the speakers and subwoofer information quickly  
—Quick Setup .................................................................... 16  
Setting the speakers and subwoofer information manually  
—Manual Setup.................................................................. 17  
Changing the initial settings ............................... 54  
Selecting preferences ............................................................... 54  
Limiting playback by children .................................................... 57  
Basic settings ..................................................... 19  
Operating procedure ................................................................. 19  
Setting the digital Input (DIGITAL IN) terminals  
Additional information ........................................ 59  
Appendix A: Country/Area code list for Parental Lock ............ 59  
Appendix B: Table of languages and their abbreviations ........ 60  
Appendix C: Digital output signal chart.................................... 60  
Appendix D: Glossary .............................................................. 61  
—DIGITAL IN...................................................................... 19  
Setting Auto Surround—AUTO SR ........................................... 20  
Setting the Auto Function Mode—MODE ................................. 20  
Sound adjustments ............................................ 21  
Operating procedure ................................................................. 21  
Adjusting the tone—BASS, TREBLE ........................................ 21  
Adjusting the subwoofer output level—SUBWFR..................... 21  
Adjusting the front speakers output balance—BAL .................. 22  
Reinforcing the bass—B.BOOST ............................................. 22  
Attenuating the input signal—ATT ............................................ 22  
Operating other JVC pr oducts............................. 62  
Operating other manufacturers’ equipment ............ 63  
Troubleshooting .................................................. 65  
Specifications ......................................................  
68  
Tuner operations ................................................ 23  
Tuning in to stations manually .................................................. 23  
Using preset tuning ................................................................... 23  
Selecting the FM reception mode ............................................. 24  
Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to  
receive FM stations ............................................................ 25  
Searching for a program by PTY codes.................................... 26  
Switching to broadcast program of your choice temporarily ..... 27  
Creating realistic sound fields ............................ 28  
Reproducing theater ambience ................................................. 28  
Introducing the Surround/DSP modes ....................................... 28  
About relations between speaker layout  
and Surround/DSP modes .................................................. 30  
Using Surround modes ............................................................. 30  
Using DSP modes .................................................................... 32  
Using the DVD MULTI playback mode ................. 34  
Activating the DVD MULTI playback mode ................................ 34  
Adjusting the speaker output level ............................................. 34  
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Parts identification  
See pages in parentheses for details.  
Remote control  
1
2
TV DIRECT button (13)  
Standby/on buttons (11, 36, 62 64)  
When operating the receiver (RX-ES1SL), set the mode  
selector (h) to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”  
When operating the player (XV-N55SL), set the mode  
selector (h) to “DVD.”  
AUDIO, DVD  
, VCR  
, STB  
, TV  
3
Source selecting buttons (11)  
DVD, VCR, STB, TV, DVD MULTI, FM/AM  
CHANNEL +/buttons (62 64)  
TV VOL (volume) +/buttons (62, 64)  
Operating buttons for video components (62, 64)  
4, 3, ¢, 1, 7, 8, ¡  
4
5
6
Operating buttons for tuner (23, 24)  
TUNING 9, TUNING (, FM MODE, MEMORY  
Operating buttons for DVD  
TOP MENU, MENU, CHOICE, ON SCREEN, ENTER,  
3, 2, 5, ∞  
Operating buttons for RDS (25 27)  
PTY 9, PTY (, PTY SEARCH, TA/NEWS/INFO, DISPLAY  
SUBTITLE button (45)  
AUDIO button (45)  
ZOOM button (46, 52)  
VFP button (46)  
button (40)  
ANGLE button (45)  
3D button (47)  
REPEAT button (44, 50, 53)  
SLEEP button (14)  
DIMMER button (14, 37)  
BASS BOOST button (22)  
SMART S (surround). SETUP button (15)  
EFFECT button (33)  
TEST button (31)  
Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwoofer output levels  
(22, 31, 32, 34)  
SUBWFR (subwoofer) +/, CENTER +/, SURR L (Left  
surround) +/, SURR R (right surround) +/–  
TV/VIDEO button (62, 64)  
7
1
2
8
9
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3
d
f
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4
5
h
6
7
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h
MUTING button (13)  
VOLUME +/buttons (12)  
Mode selector  
DVD, AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB  
TITLE/GROUP button (41, 50, 52)  
RETURN button (41)  
Numeric buttons for adjusting tone (21)  
BASS 9/(, TREBLE 9/(  
Numeric buttons for selecting preset channels (24)  
Numeric buttons for operating video components (62 64)  
ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (11, 12)  
CANCEL button (43)  
8
9
j
k
j
k
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p
q
l
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z
x
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b
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TONE button (21)  
A (audio).POSITION button (22)  
DECODE button (12)  
t
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/
z
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SURROUND button (30)  
i
x
v
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b
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;
a
s
-
To open the cover of the  
remote control, push here  
then slide downward.  
1
2
3
RM-SQPES1R  
REMOTE CONTROL  
2
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Parts identification  
RX-ES1SL  
See pages in parentheses for details.  
Front panel  
1
2
3
4 5  
6
7
8
9 p  
q
w
SOURCE SELECTOR  
/ MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
PHONES  
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VCR  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
STANDBY/ON  
TV DIRECT button (13)  
button and STANDBY lamp (11)  
8
SET button (16, 17, 19, 21, 31, 33, 34)  
TUNER PRESET button (24)  
Remote sensor (5)  
SOURCE SELECTOR (11)  
MULTI JOG (16, 17, 19, 21, 31 34)  
MASTER VOLUME control (12)  
PHONES jack (12)  
SETTING button (16, 17, 19)  
ADJUST button (21, 31, 33, 34)  
SURROUND button (31, 33)  
Display window (see below)  
Source indicators  
9
p
q
w
DVD MULTI, DVD, STB, VCR, TV, FM/AM  
Display window  
p
1
2 3 4 56  
7
8
9
q
AUTO MUTING  
A.POSITION  
MHZ  
kHZ  
ANALOG  
LPCM  
L
C
R
PLΙΙ SLEEP  
DSP HP  
MODE BASS BOOST  
TA NEWS INFO  
AUTO  
RDS TUNED ST  
SUBWFR LFE  
DOLBY D  
DTS  
AUTO SR  
RS  
INPUT ATT  
LS  
S
VOL  
w
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r
t y  
1
Signal format indicators (11, 13)  
p
Tuner operation indicators (23)  
TUNED, ST (stereo)  
AUTO MUTING indicator (24)  
INPUT ATT (attenuator) indicator (22)  
AUTO SR (surround) indicator (20)  
Main display  
ANALOG, LPCM (Linear PCM), DOLBY D (Dolby Digital), DTS  
Signal and speaker indicators (14)  
DSP indicator (29, 32, 33)  
PL II indicator (28)  
HP (headphone) indicator (12)  
SLEEP indicator (14)  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
q
w
e
r
t
y
Volume level indicator (11)  
A (audio).POSITION indicator (22)  
AUTO MODE indicator (20)  
BASS BOOST indicator (22)  
RDS operation indicators (25, 27)  
TA, NEWS, INFO, RDS  
Rear panel  
1
2
4
3
FM 75  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
VCR  
DVD  
TV  
AV IN / OUT  
DIGITAL 1  
(DVD)  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT  
COAXIAL  
AM EXT  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL 3 DIGITAL 2  
(TV) (STB)  
CENTER  
DIGITAL IN  
L
L
STB  
AV IN  
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
IMPEDANCE  
~16  
R
R
8
DVD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURR  
(REAR)  
FRONT  
5
6
1
2
ANTENNA terminals (6)  
SCART terminals (9)  
AV IN/OUT (VCR, TV), AV IN (DVD, STB)  
DIGITAL IN terminals (8)  
4 Speaker terminals (7)  
FRONT SPEAKERS, SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER  
SPEAKER  
3
5
6
DVD IN jacks (10)  
FRONT, CENTER, SURR (REAR), SUBWOOFER  
SUBWOOFER OUT jack (7)  
DIGITAL 1 (DVD) , DIGITAL 2 (STB), DIGITAL 3 (TV)  
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Parts identification  
XV-N55SL  
See pages in parentheses for details.  
Front panel  
6
8
0
-
1
3
5
7
9
2
4
STANDBY ON  
/
1
2
3
4
5
6
button (36)  
STANDBY/ON indicator (36)  
Display window  
Remote sensor (5)  
Disc tray (37)  
0 button (37)  
7
8
9
0
-
4 button (39, 40)  
¢ button (39, 40)  
7 button (37, 38)  
3 button (37, 39)  
8 button (38, 39)  
Display window  
1
3
4
6
5
2
7
8 9  
0
1
2
3
4
5
Audio format indicators  
Disc indicator  
Group/title/track/chapter indicators  
Repeat mode indicator  
Program/random indicators  
6
7
8
9
0
Total time/remaining time indicators  
3D indicator  
3 (play)/8 (pause) indicators  
Resume indicator  
Multi-information window  
Rear panel  
1
2
3
4
5
6
VIDEO SIGNAL  
SELECTOR  
RGB/ COMP.  
AV OUT  
LEFT  
COAXIAL  
VIDEO  
PCM/ STREAM  
OPTICAL  
Y/ C  
RIGHT  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO OUT  
AV COMPU LIN
AUDIO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
1
2
AUDIO OUT LEFT/RIGHT jacks*1  
DIGITAL OUT jacks (9)  
COAXIAL, OPTICAL  
NOTES  
*1 This jack is not used with this unit. They are used when the player  
is connected directly to a TV and the like.  
3
4
VIDEO OUT jacks*2  
*2These jacks are not used with this unit. They are used when the  
player is connected directly to a TV and the like.  
VIDEO, S-VIDEO  
SCART terminal (9)  
AV OUT  
VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR (9)  
AV COMPU LINK (for future use)  
Use only one type of video jack—composite video, S-video, SCART  
—when connecting the DVD player. Using multiple jacks will make  
color and brightness show incorrectly on the display.  
5
6
4
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Getting started  
Putting batteries in the remote control  
Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.  
Precautions  
General precautions  
DO NOT disassemble the unit or remove screws, covers, or  
cabinet.  
DO NOT expose the unit to rain or moisture.  
DO NOT expose the unit to direct sunlight or place it near a heating  
device.  
1 Press and slide the  
buttery cover on the bac k  
of the remote control.  
Locations  
Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from  
moisture and dust.  
2 Insert batteries.  
If water gets inside the unit, turn off the power and remove the plug  
from the outlet, then consult your dealer. Using the unit in this state  
may cause a fire or electrical shock.  
Make sure to match the polarity:  
(+) to (+) and () to ().  
Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold  
between 5˚C and 35˚C  
Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor  
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the receiver.  
Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.  
Do not install the unit in a place subject to vibrations.  
3 Replace the co ver.  
Handling the receiver  
DO NOT touch the power cord with wet hands.  
DO NOT pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When  
unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the  
cord.  
Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the  
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. It  
is recommended to use a coaxial cable for antenna connection,  
since it is well-shielded against interference.  
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace  
the batteries. Use two R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.  
Supplied butteries are for initial setup. Replace for continued use.  
When a power failure occurs, or when you unplug the power cord,  
the preset settings such as preset FM or AM (MW) channels and  
sound adjustments may be erased in a few days.  
When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended period  
or time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A small amount of  
power is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the  
wall outlet.  
CAUTION:  
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:  
Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:  
(+) to (+) and () to ().  
Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may  
differ in voltage.  
Always replace both batteries at the same time.  
Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.  
To prevent the malfunction  
There are no user-servicable parts inside. If anything goes wrong,  
unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.  
Do not insert any metallic objects, such as wires, hairpins, coins,  
etc, into the unit.  
When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the  
remote sensor on the front panel.  
Do not block the vents. Blocking the vents may damage the unit.  
RX-ES1SL  
To clean the cabinet  
Use a soft cloth. Follow the relevant instructions on the use of  
chemically-coated cloths.  
Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and  
disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.  
Remote sensor  
XV-N55SL  
Checking the supplied accessories  
Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories.  
The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece  
supplied.  
Remote sensor  
Remote control (1)  
Batteries (2)  
AM (MW) loop antenna (1)  
FM antenna (1)  
SCART cable (1)  
Digital coaxial cord (1)  
Audio video cord (yellow/red/white) (1)  
not for using with RX-ES1SL  
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.  
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Getting started  
Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas  
If FM reception is poor, connect  
outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).  
If AM (MW) reception is poor, connect an outdoor single  
vinyl-covered wire (not supplied).  
1
2
3
AM (MW) loop  
antenna (supplied)  
Snap the tabs on the loop  
into the slots of the base to  
assemble the AM (MW) loop  
antenna.  
FM 75  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
FM antenna (supplied)  
COAXIAL  
AM EXT  
FM 75  
COAXIAL  
FM 75  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
VCR  
DVD  
TV  
AV IN / OUT  
DIGITAL 1  
(DVD)  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT  
COAXIAL  
AM EXT  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL 3 DIGITAL 2  
(TV) (STB)  
CENTER  
DIGITAL IN  
L
L
STB  
AV IN  
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
IMPEDANCE  
~16  
R
R
8
DVD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURR  
(REAR)  
FRONT  
RX-ES1SL  
AM (MW) antenna connection  
Connect the AM (MW) loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP  
terminals.  
Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and the black cord to  
H terminal.  
Turn the loop until you have the best reception.  
If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered  
wire (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. Keep the AM (MW) loop  
antenna connected.  
NOTES  
If the AM (MW) loop antenna wire is covered with  
vinyl, remove the vinyl while twisting it as shown on  
the right.  
Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any  
other terminals, connecting cords and power cord.  
This could cause poor reception.  
FM antenna connection  
Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 COAXIAL terminal  
as temporary measure.  
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.  
If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not  
supplied). Before attaching a 75 coaxial cable with a connector  
(IEC or DIN 45325), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.  
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Getting Started  
Connecting the speakers and DVD player  
Turn off all components before connections.  
Speaker Layout Diagram  
After connecting the front, center and surround speakers, and/or a subwoofer, set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the best  
possible surround effect. For details, see pages 15 to 18.  
Subwoofer  
Center  
speaker  
Right front  
speaker  
Left front  
speaker  
XV-N55SL  
RX-ES1SL  
RX-ES1 HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
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ADJUST  
SURROUND  
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PHONES  
D
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DVD  
STB  
VCR  
TV  
F
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STANDBY  
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ON  
STANDBY  
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Left surround  
speaker  
Right surround  
speaker  
Connecting the front, center, and surround speakers  
Connecting the subwoofer  
For each speaker, connect the (+) and () terminals on the rear panel  
By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass or reproduce  
to the (+) and () terminals marked on the speakers respectively.  
the original LFE signals recorded in the digital software.  
Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the  
SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cord  
with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).  
1 Twist and remove the insulation at the end of each  
speaker cord (not supplied).  
2 Press and hold the clamp of the speaker terminal (1),  
then insert the speaker cord (2).  
Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer.  
NOTE  
3 Release the finger from the clamp.  
You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is  
non-directional. Normally place it in front of you.  
CAUTION:  
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the  
speaker terminals.  
Powered subwoofer  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
2
3
1
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT  
1
2
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER  
IMPEDANCE  
~16  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
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A To center speaker  
B To right surround speaker  
C To left surround speaker  
D To right front speaker  
E To left front speaker  
FM 75  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
VCR  
TV  
AV IN / OUT  
DIGITAL 1  
(DVD)  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT  
COAXIAL  
AM EXT  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL 3 DIGITAL 2  
(TV) (STB)  
CENTER  
DIGITAL IN  
L
L
DVD  
STB  
AV IN  
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
IMPEDANCE  
~16  
R
R
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DVD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURR  
(REAR)  
FRONT  
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FM 75  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
VCR  
DVD  
TV  
Connecting the DVD player (XV-N55SL)  
Connect the DVD player by using a SCART cable  
AV IN / OUT  
DIGITAL 1  
(DVD)  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT  
COAXIAL  
AM EXT  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL 3 DIGITAL 2  
(TV) (STB)  
CENTER  
DIGITAL IN  
L
L
STB  
AV IN  
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
IMPEDANCE  
~16  
R
R
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DVD  
IN  
and/or a digital cord.  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURR  
(REAR)  
FRONT  
To enjoy the digital sound, digital connection is  
requiredDigital optical connection or Digital  
coaxial connection.  
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DIGITAL 1  
(DVD)  
AV IN  
DVD  
STB  
NOTES  
DIGITAL 3 DIGITAL 2  
DIGITAL IN  
(TV)  
(STB)  
When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN  
terminals have been set for use with the following  
components:  
Before connecting an  
optical digital cord,  
unplug the protective  
plug.  
DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player  
DIGITAL 2 (optical): For STB (Set Top Box)  
DIGITAL 3 (optical): For TV tuner  
If you connect other components, change the  
digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly.  
See Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN)  
terminalsDIGITAL INon page 19.  
Select the correct digital input mode.  
See Selecting the analogue or digital input mode”  
on page 11.  
Digital  
Digital  
optical cord  
(not supplied)  
coaxial cord  
(supplied: 1  
cable)  
SCART  
cable  
(supplied:  
1 cable)  
Set the VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR  
correctly according to your TV.  
If your TV only accomodates the  
VIDEO SIGNAL  
SELECTOR  
COAXIAL  
RGB/ COMP.  
AV OUT  
PCM/ STREAM  
OPTICAL  
Y/ C  
composite video signal, set the  
VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR to  
RGB/COMP.”  
If your TV only accomodates the Y/C  
signal, set the selector to Y/C,so that  
you can enjoy better-quality picture.  
If your TV accomodates the RGB signal,  
set the VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR to  
RGB/COMP.”  
DIGITAL OUT  
VIDEO SIGNAL  
SELECTOR  
AV OUT  
LEFT  
COAXIAL  
VIDEO  
RGB/ COMP.  
PCM/ STREAM  
OPTICAL  
Y/ C  
RIGHT  
S-VIDEO  
AV COMPU LINK  
AUDIO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
XV-N55SL  
Connecting other video components  
Turn off all components before making connections.  
Illustrations of the input/output terminals are typical examples.  
CAUTION:  
If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer  
between the source components and this receiver, the sound output  
through this receiver may be distorted.  
When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals  
since the terminal names actually printed on the rear vary among  
different components.  
Digital connection  
TV  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
Digital optical cord (not supplied)  
DIGITAL 1  
(DVD)  
DIGITAL 3 DIGITAL 2  
DIGITAL IN  
(TV)  
(STB)  
Digital coaxial cord  
(supplied: 1 cable)  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
STB (Set Top Box)  
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CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
SPEAKERS  
AV IN /OUT  
TV  
DIGITAL 1  
(DVD)  
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT  
DIGITAL 3 DIGITAL 2  
(TV) (STB)  
DIGITAL IN  
AV IN  
STB  
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
IMPEDANCE  
~16  
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NOTES  
When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have been set for use with the  
following components:  
DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player  
DIGITAL 2 (optical): For STB (Set Top Box)  
DIGITAL 3 (optical): For TV tuner  
Before connecting  
an optical digital  
cord, unplug the  
protective plug.  
If you connect other components, change the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting  
correctly. See Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminalsDIGITAL INon page 19.  
Select the correct digital input mode.  
See Selecting the analogue or digital input modeon page 11.  
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SCART connection  
SCART cable (supplied: 1 cable)  
VCR  
TV  
CENTER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
AV IN OUT  
/
VCR  
DVD  
TV  
DIGITAL  
(DVD)  
1
SPEAKER  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT  
DIGITAL  
(TV)  
3
DIGITAL  
(STB)  
2
DIGITAL IN  
AV IN  
STB  
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
IMPEDANCE  
~16  
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VD  
N
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AV IN/OUT  
AV IN  
TV  
VCR  
DVD  
STB  
STB  
*
See below.  
For TV and video format  
When the TV is equipped with the multiple SCART terminals, refer  
to the TV manual to check the available video signals for each  
terminal, then connect SCART cable correctly.  
SCART Terminal Specifications  
TV VCR STB DVD  
This receiver cannot convert the video signals (S-video or  
Composite). When the video signal of one video component is  
different from that of the other (for example, one is S-video, the  
other is Composite), you may not see the pictures appropriately. In  
this case, unify the video signals of all the video components into  
S-video or Composite, or you need to switch the video signal of TV  
each time you change the source.  
AUDIO  
L/R  
Composite  
IN  
VIDEO S-video  
RGB  
AUDIO  
L/R  
*1  
*1  
For T-V LINK  
Composite *1*2 *1*2  
OUT  
You can use the T-V LINK function if you connect a T-V LINK  
compatible TV and VCR to this receiver with a fully wired SCART  
cables. For details on T-V LINK, refer also to the manuals supplied  
with the TV and the VCR.  
VIDEO S-video  
RGB  
*2  
*2  
*3  
T-V LINK  
*3  
*3  
*3  
Connect a SCART cable to EXT-2 terminal on your JVCs T-V LINK  
compatible TV for the T-V LINK function.  
Some TV, VCR, STB and DVD playerssupport the data  
communication like T-V LINK. For complete details, refer also to the  
manuals supplied with these components.  
*1 The signals input from a SCART terminal cannot be output  
through the same SCART terminal.  
*2 The video format of the output video signals are consistent with  
that of the input video signals. For example, if S-video signals  
are input to this receiver, no signals other than S-video signals  
can be output from this receiver.  
* For an analogue decoder  
To watch or record a scrambled program on your VCR, connect the  
analogue decoder to your VCR and select the scrambled channel on  
your VCR.  
If there is not an appropriate terminal for the decoder connection on  
your VCR, connect the decoder to your TV.  
Refer to the manuals supplied with the video components to  
check the setting of the input/output video signals.  
Refer also to the manuals supplied with these components.  
*3 The signals for the T-V LINK function are always going through  
the receiver.  
* For recording pictures from STB  
When you connect a STB and a VCR directly with a SCART cable,  
you can record the pictures from the STB onto VCR without using the  
STB menu screens. For details, refer also to the manuals supplied  
with the STB.  
For digital sounds  
To reproduce the digital sound, use both the digital connection and  
the SCART cable connection (see pages 8 and 9).  
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Getting started  
Analogue connection for DVD MULTI playback (see page 34)  
DVD MULTI playback is not available for XV-N55SL.  
RX-ES1SL  
FM 75  
DVD Player (ex. XV-NA7SL)  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
VCR  
DVD  
AV IN / OUT  
AV IN  
TV  
DIGITAL 1  
(DVD)  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT  
COAXIAL  
AM EXT  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL 3 DIGITAL 2  
(TV) (STB)  
CENTER  
DIGITAL IN  
L
L
Monaural  
audio cord  
(not supplied)  
STB  
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
IMPEDANCE  
~16  
R
R
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DVD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURR  
(REAR)  
FRONT  
To center channel audio output  
Stereo audio cord  
(not supplied)  
CENTER  
AUDIO  
To surround left channel audio  
output  
L
L
R
R
To surround right channel audio  
output  
DVD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURR  
(REAR)  
FRONT  
Monaural audio cord  
(not supplied)  
To subwoofer output  
To front right channel audio  
output  
To front left channel audio output  
Stereo audio cord (not supplied)  
NOTE  
When using the DVD MULTI playback, use the same DVD player  
connected to this receiver by a SCART cable. If you connect a  
different DVD player, the mixed sound from front left and right  
channels are reproduced.  
Connecting the power cord  
When all the audio/video connections have been made, connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet. Make sure that the plugs are inserted  
firmly. The STANDBY lamp on the receiver and indicator on the DVD player light in red.  
Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.  
NOTES  
The preset settings such as preset channels and sound adjustment may be erased in a few days in the following cases:  
when you unplug the power cord.  
when a power failure occurs.  
Disconnect the power cord:  
if you are not going to use the player for a long period of time.  
before cleaning the player.  
before moving the player.  
Do not:  
connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands.  
pull the power cord when disconnecting it, as this may damage the cord and cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.  
CAUTIONS:  
Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.  
Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.  
If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power cord replaced with a new one.  
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Basic operations  
2 Select the source to play  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
On the front panel:  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VCB  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name  
you want appears on the display.  
The source indicator corresponding to the selected source lights in  
red.  
• As you turn SOURCE SELECTOR, the source changes as follow:  
HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER  
AUDIO  
TV DIRECT  
ANALOG  
L
C
R
SUBWFR LFE  
LS RS  
DVD  
DVD  
VCR  
VCR  
STB  
STB  
TV  
TV  
VOL  
DVD MULTI FM/AM  
TV/VIDEO MUTING  
When operating the receiver  
using the remote control,  
always set the mode selector  
to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
DVD MULTI  
STB (STB DIGITAL)  
DVD (DVD DIGITAL)  
TV VOL  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
DVD  
VCR  
TV (TV DIGITAL)  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
TUNING  
FM MODE  
TUNING  
(Back to the beginning)  
FM  
AM  
MEMORY  
TA/NEWS/INFO  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
PTY  
From the remote control:  
PTY  
ENTER  
ON  
SCREEN  
CHOICE  
Press one of the source selecting buttons.  
DISPLAY  
PTY SEARCH  
• Each time you press FM/AM, FM and AM (MW) changes  
alternately.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
100  
DVD MULTI:  
Select the DVD player using the analogue  
10  
REPEAT  
+10  
discrete output mode (5.1 channel reproduction).  
To enjoy the DVD MULTI playback see page 34.  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
DVD (DIGITAL)*: Select the DVD player.  
TEST  
EFFECT  
SUBWFR CENTER  
DECODE  
L
SURR  
R
STB (DIGITAL)*: Select the STB.  
VCR:  
Select the VCR.  
TV (DIGITAL)*:  
Select the TV tuner.  
Select an FM broadcast.  
Select an AM (MW) broadcast.  
FM:  
AM:  
* Selecting the analogue or digital input mode  
1 Turn on the power  
When you have connected the DVD player, STB, or TV tuner using  
both the analogue connection and the digital connection methods (see  
pages 8 and 9), you need to select the correct input mode.  
You can select the digital input only for sources which you have  
selected digital input terminals for. (See “Setting the digital input  
(DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN” on page 19.)  
Press STANDBY/ON  
control).  
(or  
AUDIO on the remote  
The STANDBY lamp goes off. The current source indicator lights in  
red. The name of the current source (or station frequency) appears on  
the display.  
Current volume level is shown here.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
ANALOG  
L
C
R
Press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT to select the  
analogue or digital input mode.  
SUBWFR LFE  
LS RS  
VOL  
• Each time you press the button, the input mode alternates between  
the analogue input (“ANALOGUE”) and the digital input (“DGTL  
AUTO”).  
Current source name appears.  
To turn off the power (into standby)  
DGTL AUTO:  
Select for the digital input mode. The receiver  
automatically detects the incoming signal format,  
then the digital signal format indicator (DOLBY D,  
DTS or LPCM) for the detected signals lights up.  
Press STANDBY/ON  
again (or  
AUDIO on the remote control).  
The STANDBY lamp lights up.  
NOTE  
ANALOGUE*:  
Select for the analogue input mode.  
A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn the  
power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.  
* Initial setting  
NOTE  
You cannot select the digital input mode when selecting “DVD MULTI”  
as the playing source.  
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Basic operations  
HEADPHONE mode  
When using the headphones, the following signal is output  
regardless of your speaker setting:  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VCB  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
For 2 channel sources, the front left and right channel signal is  
output directly from the left and right headphones.  
For multi-channel sources, the front left and right, center and  
surround channel signal is down-mixed and then output from  
the headphones without missing bass element.  
You can enjoy multi-channel sound source using the  
headphones.  
HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER  
AUDIO  
TV DIRECT  
DVD  
DVD  
VCR  
VCR  
STB  
STB  
TV  
TV  
When operating the receiver  
using the remote control,  
always set the mode selector  
to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
CAUTION:  
DVD MULTI FM/AM  
TV/VIDEO MUTING  
Be sure to turn down the volume:  
TV VOL  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
Before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can  
damage both the headphones and your hearing.  
Before removing headphones, as high volume may output from the  
speakers.  
DVD  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
TUNING  
FM MODE  
TUNING  
MEMORY  
TA/NEWS/INFO  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
PTY  
PTY  
ENTER  
ON  
SCREEN  
CHOICE  
DISPLAY  
PTY SEARCH  
Selecting the digital decode mode  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
If the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital or DTS  
Digital Surround software with DGTL AUTOselected (see page 11),  
follow the procedure below:  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
+10  
Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.  
Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks.  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
From the remote control ONLY:  
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
1 Press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT to select DGTL  
AUTO.”  
2 Press DECODE to select DGTL D.D.or DGTL  
DTS.”  
Each time you press the button, the digital input mode changes  
as follows:  
3 Adjust the volume  
L
C
R
SUBWFR LFE  
To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME  
control clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the  
remote control).  
DOLBY D  
LS  
RS  
VOL  
DGTL AUTO  
DGTL D.D.  
To decrease the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME  
control counterclockwise (or press VOLUME – on  
the remote control).  
DGTL DTS  
To play back software encoded with Dolby Digital, select DGTL  
D.D.”  
CAUTION:  
To play back software encoded with DTS Digital Surround,  
select DGTL DTS.”  
Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any sources. If  
the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy  
can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.  
NOTE  
When you turn off the power or select another source, DGTL DTSor  
DGTL D.D.is canceled and the digital input mode is automatically  
reset to DGTL AUTO.”  
NOTE  
The volume level can be adjusted within the range of 0(minimum) to  
50(maximum).  
Listening with headphones  
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the front  
panel. This cancels the Surround mode currently selected,  
deactivates speakers, and activates the HEADPHONE mode.  
The HP (headphone) indicator lights up on the display.  
Disconnecting a pair of headphone from the PHONES jack cancels  
the HEADPHONE mode and activates the speakers.  
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Basic operations  
To cancel TV Direct and turn off the receiver, press  
STANDBY/ON on the front panel.  
The receiver is turned off and the STANDBY lamp lights up.  
The following are the analogue/digital signal format indicators on  
the display to indicate what type of signal comes into the receiver.  
ANALOG:  
LPCM:  
Lights when analogue input is selected.  
Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in.  
To cancel TV Direct and turn on the receiver, press TV DIRECT.  
The receiver is turned on and the source indicator currently selected  
lights in red.  
DOLBY D: Lights when Dolby Digital signal comes in.  
Flashes when DGTL D.D.is selected for software  
not encoded with Dolby Digital.  
NOTES  
DTS:  
Lights when DTS signal comes in.  
Flashes when DGTL DTSis selected for software  
not encoded with DTS.  
When TV Direct is activated, you cannot enjoy any of the sound  
effects this receiver produces, and cannot use the speakers  
connected to this receiver.  
You can use the T-V LINK function between the TV and VCR while  
TV Direct is activated. (For T-V LINK functions, refer to the manuals  
supplied with the TV and the VCR.)  
TV Direct cannot be used for the DVD MULTI playback mode (see  
page 34).  
NOTE  
When DGTL AUTOcannot recognize the incoming signal, no  
digital signal format indicator lights up on the display.  
Activating TV Direct  
TV Direct enables you to use this receiver as an AV selector while the  
receiver is not turned on.  
Turning off the sounds temporarily—  
Muting  
When TV Direct is activated, the pictures and sounds go from the  
video components such as DVD player to the TV through this  
receiver. Thus, you can use the video components and the TV as if  
they were connected directly.  
This function takes effect for the following sourcesDVD (except  
DVD MULTI), STB, and VCR when they are connected using the  
SCART cables.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all  
connected speakers.  
MUTINGappears on the display and the volume turns off (the  
volume level indicator goes off).  
To activate (or deactivate) TV Direct, follow the procedure below:  
ANALOG  
L
R
SUBWFR  
1 Press TV DIRECT.  
All the indications disappear, then the source indicator currently  
selected lights in green.  
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.  
Pressing VOLUME +/(or turning MASTER VOLUME control on  
the front panel) also restores the sound.  
2 Turn on the video component and TV.  
3 Select the target video component.  
On the front panel:  
Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until one of the source  
indicatorDVD, VCR, or STBlights in green.  
From the remote control:  
Press one of the source selecting buttonsDVD,  
VCR, or STB.  
The source indicator corresponding to the selected source lights  
in green.  
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Basic operations  
Turning off the power with the Sleep  
Basic adjustment of auto memory  
This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source:  
when you turn off the power,  
when you change the source, and  
Timer  
You can fall asleep while listening to musicSleep Timer.  
when you change the analogue/digital input mode (see page 11).  
From the remote control ONLY:  
Press SLEEP repeatedly.  
The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display, and  
the shut-off time changes in 10 minutes intervals.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
When you change the source, the memorized settings for the  
newly selected source are automatically recalled.  
The following can be stored for each source:  
Analogue/digital input mode (see page 11)  
Tone adjustment (see page 21)  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
+10  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
Balance (see page 21)  
Bass boost (see page 22)  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
SLEEP indicator  
Input attenuator mode (see page 22)  
Subwoofer output level (see page 22)  
Subwoofer audio position (see page 22)  
Surround/DSP mode selection (see pages 28 33)  
ANALOG  
L
R
SLEEP  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
NOTE  
20  
50  
80  
60  
70  
10  
30  
40  
90  
If the source is FM or AM (MW), you can assign a different setting  
for each band.  
0
(Canceled)  
When the shut-off time comes:  
The receiver turns off automatically.  
Signal and speaker indicators on the display  
Signal indicators  
Speaker indicators  
To check or change the remaining time until the shut-off time:  
Press SLEEP once.  
The remaining time (in minutes) until the shut-off time appears.  
To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly.  
L
C
R
L
C
R
ANALOG  
LPCM  
L
C
R
PL ΙΙ  
DSP HP  
AUTO SR  
INPUT ATT  
SUBWFR LFE  
LFE  
RS  
SUBWFR  
LS  
DOLBY D  
DTS  
LS  
S
RS  
LS  
S
RS  
To cancel the Sleep Timer:  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP 0appears on the display. (The  
SLEEP indicator goes off.)  
The following signal indicators light up :  
L:  
When digital input is selected: Lights up when the left  
channel signal comes in.  
Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.  
When analogue input is selected: Always lights up.  
When digital input is selected: Lights up when the right  
channel signal comes in.  
When analogue input is selected: Always lights up.  
Lights up when the center channel signal comes in.  
R:  
C:  
Changing the display brightness  
You can dim the display.  
LS: Lights up when the left surround channel signal comes in.  
RS: Lights up when the right surround channel signal comes in.  
S:  
Lights up when the monaural surround channel signal  
comes in.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
Press DIMMER repeatedly.  
LFE: Lights up when the LFE channel signal comes in.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
Each time you press the button, the indication  
changes as follow:  
The speaker indicators light up as follows:  
The subwoofer indicator (SUBWFR) lights up when SUBWFRis  
set to USEfor Quick Setup (see page 16) or to YESfor  
Manual Setup (see page 17).  
The other speaker indicators light up only when the  
corresponding speaker is set to SMLor LRG,and also when  
required for the current playback.  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
100  
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
DIMMER 1:  
Dims the display slightly.  
Dims the blue indication  
lighting source lamps.  
Dims the display more than  
DIMMER 1.  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
DIMMER 2:  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
Dims the blue indication  
lighting source lamps (same  
as DIMMER 1).  
DIMMER 3:  
Turns off the display and the  
blue indication lighting source  
lamps.  
DIMMER OFF:  
Cancels the dim (normal  
display).  
NOTE  
When setting speakers and basic items or adjusting sound, select  
DIMMER OFFto confirm the setting you make on the display.  
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Speaker settings  
To obtain the best possible surround effect from Surround/DSP modes (see pages 28 to 33), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer  
information after all the connections are completed.You can set the speaker information using one of the following three methods.  
Smart Surround Setup: Set the speakers information automatically by one simple action—clapping hands. The delay time and output level for  
the center and surround speakers are set automatically.  
Quick Setup:  
Set the speakers and subwoofer information quickly by entering the use of the subwoofer, the number of the speakers,  
and your room size.  
Manual Setup:  
Set the speakers and subwoofer information manually.  
• Before starting the speaker setting, connect and position the speakers and subwoofer (see page 7) and turn on the receiver.  
3 Confirm “SETTING UP” stops flashing and clap  
Setting the speakers information  
your hands over your head once while “SETTING  
UP” appears on the display.  
automatically—Smart Surround Setup  
The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of the  
important element to obtain the best possible sound effect for the  
Surround/DSP modes.  
You need to set the delay time of the center and surround speakers  
relative to the front speakers so that sounds through all the speakers  
can reach you at the same time (see also page 18).  
By using Smart Surround Setup, the speaker delay time and output  
level are automatically calculated by one simple action—clapping  
hands.  
The receiver starts detecting the level of the sound coming  
through all speakers (except the subwoofer).  
After detecting the sound, one of the following indications appears  
on the display.  
SUCCESSFUL:  
Sound of your clapping is successfully  
detected. The receiver sets the delay time  
and the output level of the center and  
surround speakers automatically.  
The receiver cannot detect sound from some  
speakers.  
To use Smart Surround Setup effectively, connect both the center  
and surround speakers.  
SILENT:  
You can also set the crossover frequency, the low frequency effect  
attenuator and the dynamic range compression manually (see page  
18).  
SILENT-ALL:  
FAILED:  
The receiver cannot detect any sound from all  
speakers.  
The receiver cannot detect both right and left  
channels for the front and/or surround  
speakers correctly.  
• When you change your speakers, do the following steps again.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
• When the receiver cannot detect the sound correctly (“SILENT,”  
“SILENT-ALLor “FAILED” appears on the display), “SETTING  
UP” appears on the display again then repeat step 3.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
• The speaker delay time and output levels are set automatically  
when:  
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
When operating the  
receiver using the remote  
control, always set the  
mode selector to AUDIO/  
TV/VCR/STB.  
+10  
—the receiver detects the sound as “SILENT” twice in  
succession.  
—the receiver detects the sound as “SILENT” at the third time  
after detecting “SILENT”,SILENT-ALLand/or “FAILED”  
twice.  
DVD  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
TEST  
EFFECT  
SUBWFR CENTER  
DECODE  
L
SURR  
R
• When the receiver detects the sound as “SILENT-ALLor  
“FAILED” three times, “MANUALappears on the display. Set  
the speaker and subwoofer information using Quick Setup (see  
page 16) or Manual Setup (see page 17), and the speakers'  
output levels for the center and surround speakers (see pages  
31 to 33).  
Before you start, remember...  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.  
1
Take your position where you listen to the sound.  
To cancel Smart Surround Setup, press SMART S. SETUP while  
“SETTING UP” flashes on the display.  
• Any other operations cannot be done after “SETTING UP” stops  
flashing. Complete the Smart Surround Setup.  
NOTES  
You need to set the subwoofer information and output level  
manually (see pages 17 and 21).  
• When you use Smart Surround Setup, the speaker delay time and  
output levels you have set before will be ineffective.  
• Set the speakers information using Quick Setup (see page 16) or  
Manual Setup (see page 17), and the speakers’ output levels for  
the center and surround speakers (see pages 31 to 33) when:  
—you like to change the speaker setting made by Smart Surround  
Setup  
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—Smart Surround Setup is not done correctly due to some factors  
such as the environment, speaker types and clapping strength.  
• Smart Surround Setup will not be done correctly if your body or  
other object blocks the sound.  
2 Press and hold SMART S. SETUP.  
• Do not clap your hands hard because it may hurt your hands.  
SETTING UPflashes on the display.  
ANALOG  
L
R
SUBWFR  
VOL  
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5 Press SET.  
Setting the speakers and subwoofer  
ENTER USE OF SUBWOOFERscrolls on the display.  
information quicklyQuick Setup  
6 Turn MULTI JOG to select whether or not you  
Entering the use of the subwoofer, the number of the speakers, and  
your room size, the center and surround speakersdelay time is  
automatically calculated.  
When you change your speakers, register the information about the  
speakers again.  
have connected a subwoofer.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:  
ANALOG  
L
R
SUBWFR  
You can also set the crossover frequency, the low frequency effect  
attenuator and the dynamic range compression manually (see page 18).  
VOL  
NO  
USE *  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
* Initial setting  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VCB  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
7 Press SET.  
ENTER ROOM SIZEscrolls on the display.  
8 Turn MULTI JOG to select the room size.  
On the front panel ONLY:  
Before you start, remember...  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:  
ANALOG  
L
R
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
SUBWFR  
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.  
VOL  
1 Press SETTING.  
SMALL*  
MEDIUM  
MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.  
LARGE  
* Initial setting  
2 Turn MULTI JOG until QUICK SETUPappears  
on the display.  
The center and surround speakersdelay time is registered  
appropriately according to the room size. For details, see the list  
Speaker delay time according to room sizebelow.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:  
ANALOG  
L
R
9 Press SET to finish the setting.  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
SETUP ENDappears for a while, then the indication of the  
previously selected source appears on the display.  
SUBWFR  
SURR SP  
CROSS  
DIGITAL IN  
CNTR SP  
SURR DL  
D.COMP  
MODE  
FRNT SP  
CNTR DL  
LFE  
NOTES  
The setting you have made is not registered until SETUP END”  
appears on the display.  
Performing any operation other than volume and dimmer  
adjustment cancels Quick Setup process.  
AUTO SR  
(Back to the beginning)  
QUICK SETUP  
When you want to change the speaker and subwoofer information  
after Quick Setup, use Manual Setup (see page 17).  
3 Press SET.  
ENTER THE NUMBER OF SPEAKERSscrolls on the display.  
Once you have selected QUICK SETUP,previously adjusted  
speaker setting is cleared.  
Speaker size according to the number of speakers  
Number of  
speakers  
Subwoofer Front  
Center  
Surround  
4 Turn MULTI JOG to select the number of the  
speakers you have connected.  
3
3
4
4
5
5
NO  
LRG (large) SML (small) NO  
USE (YES) SML (small) SML (small) NO  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:  
NO  
USE (YES) SML (small) NO  
NO  
LRG (large) NO  
SML (small)  
SML (small)  
ANALOG  
L
R
SUBWFR  
VOL  
LRG (large) SML (small) SML (small)  
USE (YES) SML (small) SML (small) SML (small)  
3 SPEAKERS  
4 SPEAKERS  
5 SPEKAERS*  
Speaker delay time according to room size  
When selecting SMALL ROOM,”  
Center speaker delay time  
is set to 1 msec.  
Surround speakers delay time  
is set to 3 msec.  
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5 SPEAKERS*:  
4 SPEAKERS:  
3 SPEAKERS:  
Select when the front, center and surround  
speakers are connected.  
2.4 m  
2.1 m  
1.8 m  
1.5 m  
Select when the front and surround speakers  
are connected.  
RS  
Select when the front and center speakers  
are connected.  
* Initial setting  
Each speaker size is registered appropriately according to the  
number of the connected speakers. For details, see the list  
Speaker size according to the number of speakerson the right.  
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Speaker settings  
When selecting MEDIUM ROOM,”  
Center speaker delay time  
is set to1 msec.  
C
3 Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate setting  
for the item selected in step 2, then press SET.  
2.7 m  
2.4 m  
2.1 m  
Surround speakers delay time  
is set to 2 msec.  
Your setting is stored.  
ANALOG  
L
R
VOL  
EX.: When selecting NOfor SUBWFR.”  
RS  
4 If you would like to set other items, repeat steps  
2 and 3.  
C
When selecting LARGE ROOM,”  
Center speaker delay time  
is set to 0 msec.  
Surround speakers delay time  
is set to 0 msec.  
3.0 m  
Setting the subwoofer information  
SUBWFR (subwoofer)  
Register whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.  
YES*:  
Select when you have connected a subwoofer.  
The subwoofer speaker indicator (SUBWFR) lights up  
on the display (see page 14). You can adjust the  
subwoofer output level (see page 22).  
NO:  
Select when you have not connected or have  
disconnected a subwoofer.  
Setting the speakers and subwoofer  
information manuallyManual Setup  
* Initial setting  
You can set the following speakers and subwoofer information  
manually as you prefer. When you change your speakers, register the  
information again.  
Subwoofer informationSUBWFR  
Speaker sizeFRNT SP, CNTR SP, SURR SP  
Speaker delay timeCNTR DL, SURR DL  
Crossover frequencyCROSS  
Low frequency effect attenuatorLFE  
Dynamic range compressionD.COMP  
Setting the speakers size  
— FRNT SP (front speakers), CNTR SP (center  
speaker), SURR SP (surround speakers)  
Register the sizes of all the connected speakers.  
Operating procedure  
LRG (large): Select when the cone speaker size is larger than  
12 cm.  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
SML (small)*: Select when the cone speaker size is smaller than  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VCB  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
12 cm.  
NO:  
Select when you have not connected a speaker. (Not  
selectable for the front speakers.)  
* Initial setting  
On the front panel ONLY:  
NOTES  
Before you start, remember...  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.  
If you have selected SML (small)for the front speaker size, you  
cannot select LRG (large)for the center and surround speaker  
sizes.  
1 Press SETTING.  
If you have selected NOfor the subwoofer setting (see above and  
page 16), you can only select LRG (large)for the front speaker  
size.  
MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.  
2 Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want  
to set appears on the display, then press SET.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:  
ANALOG  
L
R
SUBWFR  
VOL  
SUBWFR  
SURR SP  
CROSS  
DIGITAL IN  
CNTR SP  
SURR DL  
D.COMP  
MODE  
FRNT SP  
CNTR DL  
LFE  
AUTO SR  
CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE  
(Back to the beginning)  
QUICK SETUP  
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Speaker settings  
Setting the speaker delay time  
Setting the crossover frequency—CROSS  
Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you  
use a small speaker in any position, this receiver automatically  
reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to  
the large speakers.  
To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level  
according to the size of the small speaker connected.  
If you have selected LRG (large)for all speakers (see page 17),  
this function will not take effect.  
— CNTR DL (center speaker delay),  
SURR DL (surround speakers delay)  
You can set the speaker delay time easily by using Smart Surround  
Setup (see page 15) or Quick Setup (see page 16).  
The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of the  
important element to obtain the best possible surround sound for the  
Surround modes.  
You need to set the delay time of the center and surround speakers  
relative to the front speakers so that sounds through all the speakers  
can reach you at the same time.  
1 msec increase (or decrease) in delay time corresponds to (30 cm)  
increase (or decrease) in distance.  
80HZ:  
Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is about 12 cm.  
100HZ:  
120HZ:  
150HZ*:  
200HZ:  
Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is about 10 cm.  
Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is about 8 cm.  
CNTR DL*:  
SURR DL*:  
Set the delay time for the center speaker within a  
range of 0 msec to 5 msec (in 1 msec intervals).  
Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is about 6 cm.  
Set the delay time for the surround speakers within a  
range of 0 msec to 15 msec (in 1 msec intervals).  
Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is less than 5 cm.  
* 0msis the initial setting.  
* Initial setting  
NOTE  
Crossover frequency is not valid for the HEADPHONE mode.  
Center speaker  
3.0 m  
2.7 m  
2.4 m  
Setting the low frequency effect attenuator  
—LFE  
If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software encoded  
with Dolby Digital or DTS, set the LFE level to eliminate distortion.  
This function takes effect only when the LFE signals come in.  
2.1 m  
0dB*:  
Normally select this.  
10dB:  
Select when the bass sound is distorted.  
* Initial setting  
Setting the dynamic range compression  
—D.COMP  
You can compress the dynamic range (difference between maximum  
sound and minimum sound) of the reproduced sound. This is useful  
when listening to surround sound at night.  
Example: In this case,  
set CNTR DLto 1msand  
set SURR DLto 2ms.”  
This function takes effect only when playing back a source encoded  
with Dolby Digital.  
NOTE  
OFF:  
MID*:  
MAX:  
Select when you want to enjoy surround with its full  
dynamic range. (No effect applied.)  
If you have selected NOfor the center and surround speakers  
setting (see page 17), you cannot set the speaker delay time for the  
center and surround speakers.  
Select when you want to reduce the dynamic range a  
little.  
Select when you want to apply the compression effect  
fully. (Useful at night.)  
* Initial setting  
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Basic settings  
Operating procedure  
Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN)  
terminals—DIGITAL IN  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
When you use the digital input terminals, register what components  
are connected to which terminals DIGITAL 1/2/3 (see page 8) so  
that the correct source name will appear when you select the digital  
source.  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VCB  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
1DVD2STB3TV* : Select when connecting the following  
components;  
On the front panel ONLY:  
DIGITAL 1:DVD player  
DIGITAL 2:STB  
DIGITAL 3:TV tuner  
Before you start, remember...  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.  
1DVD2TV3STB : Select when connecting the following  
components;  
1 Press SETTING.  
DIGITAL 1:DVD player  
DIGITAL 2:TV tuner  
MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.  
DIGITAL 3:STB  
2 Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want  
to set appears on the display, then press SET.  
• As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:  
1STB2DVD3TV : Select when connecting the following  
components;  
DIGITAL 1:STB  
DIGITAL 2:DVD player  
ANALOG  
L
R
DIGITAL 3:TV tuner  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
1STB2TV3DVD : Select when connecting the following  
components;  
SUBWFR  
SURR SP  
CROSS  
DIGITAL IN*  
CNTR SP  
SURR DL  
D.COMP  
MODE  
FRNT SP  
CNTR DL  
LFE  
DIGITAL 1:STB  
DIGITAL 2:TV tuner  
DIGITAL 3:DVD player  
AUTO SR  
1TV2DVD3STB : Select when connecting the following  
components;  
(Back to the beginning)  
QUICK SETUP  
DIGITAL 1:TV tuner  
DIGITAL 2:DVD player  
DIGITAL 3:STB  
* Setting item you can select appears on the display after  
“DIGITAL IN” appears for a few seconds.  
1TV2STB3DVD : Select when connecting the following  
components;  
3 Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate setting  
for the item selected in step 2, then press SET.  
DIGITAL 1:TV tuner  
DIGITAL 2:STB  
DIGITAL 3:DVD player  
Your setting is stored.  
ANALOG  
L
R
SUBWFR  
* Initial setting  
VOL  
EX.: When selecting “1DVD2STB3TV” for “DIGITAL IN”.  
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Setting Auto SurroundAUTO SR  
You can enjoy Surround mode simply by selecting the source (with  
digital input selected for that source).  
Setting the Auto Function modeMODE  
The video components can be operated through this receiver by  
activating Auto Function mode.  
Select ONwhen activating Auto Surround.  
This function takes effect for the following sourcesDVD (except  
DVD MULTI), STB, and VCR, when they are connected using  
SCART cables.  
ON:  
If multi-channel signal comes in, an appropriate  
Surround mode will be turned on.  
If Dolby Digital 2 channel or DTS 2 channel signal  
including surround signal comes in, PL II MOVIEwill  
be selected.  
AUTO1:  
When a video component is turned on while the receiver  
is on, the receiver selects the video component as the  
source automatically.  
If Dolby Digital 2 channel or DTS 2 channel signal not  
including surround signal comes in, STEREOwill be  
selected.  
The AUTO MODE indicator lights up on the display.  
AUTO2:  
When a video component is turned on while the  
receiver is on or TV Direct activates, the receiver  
selects the video component as the source  
automatically.  
When a video component is turned on while the  
receiver is off, TV Direct activates and the receiver  
selects the video component as the source  
automatically.  
If Linear PCM signal comes in, nothing will change.  
The AUTO SR indicator lights up on the display.  
Select this to deactivate Auto Surround.  
OFF*:  
* Initial setting  
When a video component currently selected as the  
source is turned off while the receiver is on or TV  
Direct activates, the receiver changes the source to the  
previously selected one.  
When all video components are turned off while the  
receiver is on or TV Direct activates, the receiver is  
turned off automatically.  
NOTES  
This function does not take effect in the following cases:  
While playing an analogue source, and  
While selecting DGTL D.D.or DGTL DTSas the fixed digital  
input mode (see page 12).  
If Surround mode is automatically activated by Auto Surround, any  
other Surround mode in use will be canceled temporarily. When the  
multi-channel digital signal stops coming in, PL II MOVIE”  
activates.  
If you press SURROUND with Auto Surround activated, Auto  
Surround will be canceled temporarily for the currently selected  
source.  
Auto Surround setting will be restored in the following cases:  
When you turn the receiver off and on,  
When you change the source,  
When you change the analogue/digital input, and  
When you reset AUTO SRto ONagain.  
The AUTO MODE indicator lights up on the display.  
MANUAL*: Select the source manually.  
* Initial setting  
NOTE  
When selecting VCR as the source, AUTO1or AUTO2may not  
work if you only turn on the VCR. If this happens, you may need to  
start playback to activate Auto Function mode.  
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Sound adjustments  
DVD  
When operating the receiver using the remote control, always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
Operating procedure  
Adjusting the tone—BASS, TREBLE  
You can adjust the bass and treble sounds to your preference.  
You have to make these adjustments for each source.  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VCB  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
BASS*:  
To adjust the bass (from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
TREBLE*: To adjust the treble (from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
* 0is the initial setting.  
On the front panel:  
When using the remote control:  
Before you start, remember...  
1 Press TONE.  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
2 Press BASS 9/( or  
TREBLE 9/( to adjust the  
sound level (from –10 dB to  
+10 dB).  
8
0
9
1 Press ADJUST.  
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
+10  
3D  
MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
2 Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
to set appears on the display, then press SET.  
• As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:  
ANALOG  
L
R
SUBWFR  
VOL  
BASS  
CENTER  
EFFECT  
B.BOOST  
SUBWFR  
SURR R  
BAL  
TREBLE  
SURR L  
PANORAMA  
ATT  
Adjusting the subwoofer output level  
—SUBWFR  
(Back to the beginning)  
You can adjust the subwoofer output level if you have connected a  
subwoofer and set the subwoofer information correctly—“USEfor the  
Quick Setup or YESfor the Manual Setup (see pages 16 and 17).  
You have to make this adjustment for each source.  
3 Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the item selected in  
step 2, then press SET.  
Your setting is stored.  
ANALOG  
L
R
SUBWFR*:  
To adjust the subwoofer output level (from 10 dB to  
SUBWFR  
+10 dB).  
VOL  
* 0is the initial setting.  
EX.: When selecting “+10 (dB)” for “BASS”.  
When using the remote control:  
Press SUBWFR +/– to adjust the  
subwoofer output level (from –10 dB  
to +10 dB).  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
100  
10  
REPEAT  
+10  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
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Setting the subwoofer audio position  
Reinforcing the bass—B.BOOST  
When a stereo source is played back, the subwoofer sound is  
reinforced compared to the sound from a multi-channel source.  
Once you have set the subwoofer audio position, the subwoofer  
output level is decreased by the selected value when a stereo source  
is played back. The A (audio).POSITION indicator lights up when this  
function is activated.  
You can boost the bass levelBass Boost.  
You have to make these adjustments for each source.  
ON:  
Select to boost the bass level (Bass Boost).  
The BASS BOOST indicator lights up on the display.  
You have to make this adjustment for each source.  
OFF*:  
Select to deactivate Bass Boost.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
Press A.POSTION repeatedly to select  
the subwoofer audio position level  
from “–2 (dB),–4 (dB),and “–6 (dB).”  
The smaller the number becomes, the more the  
level decreases automatically when listening in  
stereo.  
If no adjustment is required, select OFF(initial  
setting).  
* Initial setting  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
NOTE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
This function affects the sound coming out only through the front  
speakers.  
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
+10  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
When using the remote control:  
Press BASS BOOST.  
Each time you press the button, Bass Boost  
turns on and off alternately.  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
100  
10  
REPEAT  
+10  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
NOTES  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
The maximum subwoofer output level is 10 dB.  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
Ex:  
When setting the subwoofer output level to 8 (dB)and the  
subwoofer audio position to 4 (dB),the subwoofer output level  
when listening in stereo will be 10 dB.  
This function does not take effect when activating a Surround  
mode.  
Attenuating the input signal—ATT  
When the input level of analogue source is too high, the sound will  
be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input signal  
level to prevent the sound distortion.  
You have to make this adjustment for each analogue source.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Adjusting the front speakers output  
balance—BAL  
If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are  
unequal, you can adjust the speakers output balance.  
You have to make this adjustment for each source.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
ON:  
Select to attenuate the input signal level.  
The INPUT ATT indicator lights up on the display.  
BAL*:  
To adjust the front speakers balance.  
• “CENTERto L-21: Decrease the left channel output.  
• “CENTERto R-21: Decrease the right channel  
output.  
NORMAL*:  
Select to deactivate attenuation.  
* Initial setting  
* CENTERis the initial setting.  
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Tuner operations  
Tuning in to stations manually  
From the remote control ONLY:  
The buttons on the remote control are mainly used for tuner  
operations. To use buttons on the remote control, press  
FM/AM before operation.  
1 Press FM/AM to select the band.  
When operating this receiver using the remote control,  
always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.  
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates between  
FM and AM (MW).  
ANALOG  
L
R
TUNED ST AUTO MUTING  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER  
You can also select “FM” or “AM” by turning SOURCE  
SELECTOR on the front panel.  
AUDIO  
TV DIRECT  
DVD  
VCR  
VCR  
STB  
STB  
TV  
TV  
2 Press repeatedly or hold TUNING 9 or  
TUNING ( until you find the frequency you  
want.  
DVD  
DVD MULTI FM/AM  
TV/VIDEO MUTING  
If you select “FM” or “AM” using SOURCE SELECTOR on the  
front panel, press FM/AM on the remote control before this  
operation.  
TV VOL  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
DVD  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
• Pressing (or holding) TUNING 9 increases the frequency.  
• Pressing (or holding) TUNING ( decreases the frequency.  
TUNING  
FM MODE  
TUNING  
NOTES  
MEMORY  
• When you hold and release TUNING 9 or TUNING (, the  
frequency keeps changing until a station is tuned in.  
• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED  
indicator lights up on the display.  
• When an FM stereo program is received, the ST (Stereo) indicator  
also lights up.  
TA/NEWS/INFO  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
PTY  
PTY  
ENTER  
ON  
SCREEN  
CHOICE  
DISPLAY  
PTY SEARCH  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
Using preset tuning  
Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be  
quickly tuned.You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM (MW) stations.  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
To store the preset stations  
Before you start, remember...  
+10  
3D  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
From the remote control ONLY:  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
1 Tune in to the station you want to preset (see  
Tuning in to stations manually” above).  
• If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station,  
select the FM reception mode you want. See “Selecting the FM  
reception mode” on page 24.  
ANALOG  
L
R
TUNED ST AUTO MUTING  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
2 Press MEMORY.  
The channel number position starts flashing on the display for  
about 5 seconds.  
ANALOG  
L
R
TUNED ST AUTO MUTING  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
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On the front panel:  
3 Press the numeric buttons (1 10, +10) to select  
a channel number while the channel number  
position is flashing.  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VCB  
TV  
FM / AM  
For channel number 5, press 5.  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
For channel number 15, press +10, then 5.  
For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.  
Before you start, remember...  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.  
ANALOG  
L
R
TUNED ST AUTO MUTING  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
1 Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select FMor  
AM.”  
4 Press MEMORY again while the selected channel  
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.  
number is flashing on the display.  
The station is assigned to the selected channel number.  
The selected channel number stops flashing.  
2 PressTUNER PRESET.  
Pappears on the display and MULTI JOG now works for  
ANALOG  
L
R
TUNED ST AUTO MUTING  
selecting preset channels.  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
3 Turn MULTI JOG to select a preset channel  
number during Pappears on the display.  
5 Press repeatedly or hold TUNING 9 or  
TUNING ( to select another frequency you want  
to store.  
Turning MULTI JOG clockwise increases the preset channel  
numbers.  
Turning MULTI JOG counterclockwise decreases the preset  
channel numbers.  
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 until you store all the  
ANALOG  
L
R
TUNED ST AUTO MUTING  
stations you want.  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
To erase a stored preset station  
Storing a new station on a used channel number erases the  
previously stored one.  
Selecting the FM reception mode  
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can  
change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast.  
You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station (see  
page 23).  
To tune in a preset station  
From the remote control:  
1 Press FM/AM to select the band.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in and the  
numeric buttons now work for tuner operations.  
Each time you press the button, the band alternates between  
FM and AM (MW).  
While listening to an FM station, press FM MODE.  
If you select FMusing SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel,  
press FM/AM on the remote control before this operation.  
ANALOG  
L
R
TUNED ST AUTO MUTING  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode alternates  
between AUTO MUTINGand MONO.”  
2 Press the numeric buttons (1 10, +10) to select  
AUTO MUTING*:  
Normally select this.  
a channel number.  
When a program is broadcast in stereo, you  
will hear stereo sound; when in monaural, you  
will hear monaural sound. This mode is also  
useful to suppress static noise between  
stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator lights  
up on the display.  
If you select FMor AMusing SOURCE SELECTOR on the  
front panel, press FM/AM on the remote control before this  
operation.  
For channel number 5, press 5.  
For channel number 15, press +10, then 5.  
For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.  
MONO:  
Select this to improve the reception (but  
stereo effect will be lost).  
In this mode, you will hear noise while tuning  
in to the stations. The AUTO MUTING  
indicator goes off from the display. (The ST  
indicator also goes off.)  
ANALOG  
L
R
TUNED ST AUTO MUTING  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
* Initial setting  
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Tuner operations  
With the receiver, you can receive the following types of RDS signals:  
Only the buttons on the remote control are used for RDS  
operations.  
PS (Program Service):  
Shows commonly known station  
names.  
PTY (Program Type):  
RT (Radio Text):  
Shows types of broadcast programs.  
When operating this receiver using the remote control,  
always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
Shows text messages the station  
sends.  
Enhanced Other Networks: See page 27.  
HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER  
NOTES  
AUDIO  
RDS is not available for AM (MW) broadcasts.  
TV DIRECT  
RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not  
transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.  
DVD  
DVD  
VCR  
VCR  
STB  
STB  
TV  
TV  
What information can RDS signals provide?  
DVD MULTI FM/AM  
TV/VIDEO MUTING  
You can see the RDS signals the station sends on the display.  
TV VOL  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
Press DISPLAY while listening to an FM station.  
DVD  
Each time you press the button, the display changes to show you  
the following information:  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
TUNING  
FM MODE  
TUNING  
PS  
PTY  
RT  
MEMORY  
Frequency  
(Normal indication)  
TA/NEWS/INFO  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
PTY  
PS (Program Service):  
While searching, PSappears and then the station names will be  
displayed. NO PSappears if no signal is sent.  
PTY  
ENTER  
ON  
SCREEN  
CHOICE  
PTY (Program Type):  
DISPLAY  
PTY SEARCH  
While searching, PTYappears and then the type of the broadcast  
program will be displayed. NO PTYappears if no signal is sent.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
RT (Radio Text):  
While searching, RTappears and then text messages the station  
sends will be displayed. NO RTappears if no signal is sent.  
Frequency:  
Station frequency (non-RDS service).  
Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to  
receive FM stations  
RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their  
regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station  
names, as well as information about what type of program they  
broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.  
About characters shown on the display  
When the display shows PS, PTY, or RT signals, the following  
characters are used:  
The display cannot show accented letters, Afor instance, may  
stand for accented Aslike “Å, Ä, Ã, Á, À, Â, å, ä, ã, á, à, and â.”  
When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the  
RDS indicator lights up on the display.  
NOTE  
If searching finishes at once, PS,” “PTY,and RTwill not appear on  
the display.  
RDS indicator  
ANALOG  
L
R
RDS TUNED ST  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
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Description of the PTY codes:  
Searching for a program by PTY codes  
One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a  
particular kind of program from the preset channels (see pages 23  
and 24) by specifying the PTY codes.  
News:  
News.  
Affairs:  
Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the  
newsdebate or analysis.  
Info:  
Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice in  
the widest sense.  
To search for a program using the PTY codes  
Before you start, remember...  
The PTY Search is only applicable to preset stations.  
To stop searching any time during the process, press  
PTY SEARCH while searching.  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.  
Sport:  
Programs concerned with any aspect of sports.  
Educational programs.  
Educate:  
Drama:  
Culture:  
All radio plays and serials.  
Programs concerning any aspect of national or  
regional culture, including language, theater, etc.  
Science:  
Varied:  
Programs about natural sciences and technology.  
Used for mainly speech-based programs such as  
quizzes, panel games and personality interviews.  
1 Press PTY SEARCH while listening to an FM  
station.  
Pop M:  
Commercial music of current popular appeal.  
Rock music.  
Rock M:  
Easy M:  
PTY SELECTflashes on the display.  
Current contemporary music considered to be easy-  
listening.”  
2 Press PTY 9 or PTY ( until the PTY code you  
want appears on the display while PTY  
SELECTis flashing.  
Light M:  
Instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.  
Classics:  
Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies,  
chamber music, etc.  
For details, see Description of the PTY codes.”  
Other M:  
Weather:  
Finance:  
Children:  
Social:  
Music not fitting into any of the other categories.  
Weather reports and forecasts.  
3 Press PTY SEARCH again, while the PTY code  
selected in the previous step is still on the  
display.  
Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.  
Programs targeted at a young audience.  
Programs about sociology, history, geography,  
psychology and society.  
While searching, SEARCHand the selected PTY code alternate  
on the display.  
The receiver searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it finds  
the one you have selected, and tunes in that station.  
Religion:  
Phone In:  
Religious programs.  
Involving members of the public expressing their  
views either by phone or at a public forum.  
Travel:  
Leisure:  
Jazz:  
Travel information.  
To continue searching after the first stop  
Press PTY SEARCH again while the indications on the display are  
flashing.  
Programs about recreational activities.  
Jazz music.  
Country:  
Songs which originate from, or continue the musical  
tradition of the American Southern States.  
If no program is found, NOT FOUNDappears on the display.  
Nation M:  
Oldies:  
Current popular music of the nation or region in that  
countrys language.  
None  
Music from the so-called golden ageof popular  
music.  
PTY codes  
News  
Alarm !  
TEST  
Folk M:  
Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a  
particular nation.  
Affairs  
Documemt  
Folk M (Music)  
Info (Information)  
Sport  
Document:  
TEST:  
Programs concerning factual matters, presented in an  
investigative style.  
Broadcasts for testing emergency broadcast  
equipment or unit.  
Educate (Education)  
Oldies  
Nation M (Music)  
Country  
Alarm !:  
Emergency announcement.  
Drama  
Culture  
Science  
Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations may be  
different from the above list.  
Jazz  
Leisure  
Travel  
Varied  
Pop M (Music)  
Phone In  
Rock M (Music)  
Easy M (Music)  
Light M (Music)  
Religion  
Social  
Children  
Finance  
Classics  
Other M (Music)  
Weather  
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Tuner operations  
To stop listening to the program selected by Enhanced Other  
Networks  
Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly again so that the program type (TA/  
NEWS/INFO) indicator goes off from the display. The receiver exits  
from Enhanced Other Networks standby mode and goes back to the  
previously selected station.  
Switching to broadcast program of your  
choice temporarily  
Another convenient RDS service is called Enhanced Other  
Networks.”  
This allows the receiver to switch temporarily to a broadcast program  
of your choice (TA, NEWS, and/or INFO) from a different station  
except in the following cases:  
When you are listening to non-RDS Networksall AM (MW)  
stations, some FM stations and other sources.  
When the receiver is in standby mode or in TV Direct mode.  
When an emergency broadcast (Alarm ! signal) is sent from an  
FM station  
The receiver automatically tunes in the station except in the following  
cases:  
When you are listening to non-RDS Networksall AM (MW)  
stations, some FM stations and other sources.  
When the receiver is in standby mode or TV Direct mode.  
Before you start, remember...  
The Enhanced Other Networks function is only applicable to preset  
FM stations.  
While receiving an emergency broadcast, Alarm !appears on the  
display.  
Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly until the program  
type you want appears on the display.  
Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the  
following:  
The TEST signal is used for equipment testwhether it can  
receive the Alarm ! signal correctly  
The TEST signal makes the receiver work in the same way as the  
Alarm ! signal does. If the TEST signal is received, the receiver  
automatically switches to the station broadcasting the TEST signal.  
While receiving the TEST signal, TESTappears on the display.  
TA NEWS INFO  
(None)  
TA/NEWS TA/INFO  
NEWS/INFO  
TA/NEWS/INFO  
NOTES  
Enhanced Other Networks data sent from some stations may not  
be compatible with this receiver.  
Enhanced Other Networks does not function for some FM stations  
with RDS service.  
TA:  
Traffic Announcement in your area.  
NEWS: News.  
While listening to a program tuned in by the Enhanced Other  
Networks function, the station does not change even if another  
network station starts broadcasting a program of the same  
Enhanced Other Networks data.  
INFO:  
Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the  
widest sense.  
While listening to a program tuned in by the Enhanced Other  
Networks function, you can only use the TA/NEWS/INFO and  
DISPLAY.  
The Enhanced Other Networks mode only works when receiving an  
FM station with the Enhanced Other Networks code.  
How the Enhanced Other Networks function actually works:  
If the station currently tuned in starts broadcasting the  
program type you have selected  
The receiver continues to receive the station, but the indicator of  
the received PTY code starts flashing.  
CAUTION:  
If the stations alternate intermittently between the station tuned by the  
Enhanced Other Networks function and the currently tuned station,  
press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly to cancel the Enhanced Other  
Networks function. If you do not press the button, the currently tuned  
station is received finally, and the indication of the Enhanced Other  
Networks data type flashing on the display disappears.  
When the program is over, the indicator of the received PTY code  
stops flashing and remains lit, but the receiver remains in  
Enhanced Other Networks standby mode.  
If another FM station in the same Networks starts  
broadcasting the program type you have selected while you  
are listening to an FM station  
The receiver automatically switches to the station. The indicator of  
the received PTY code starts flashing.  
When the program is over, the receiver goes back to the station  
previously tuned in, but still remains in Enhanced Other Networks  
standby mode. The indicator of the received PTY code stops  
flashing and remains lit.  
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Creating realistic sound fields  
Reproducing theater ambience  
In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to  
reproduce impressive multi-surround sound, reaching you from all  
directions.  
Introducing the Surround/DSP modes  
You can use the following Surround/DSP modes with this receiver.  
I Surround modes  
With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement  
can be expressed.  
• Dolby Pro Logic II  
• Dolby Digital  
Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the  
same surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theater.  
• DTS  
I DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes  
• DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modes  
• All Channel Stereo  
I Surround modes  
Dolby Pro Logic II*  
Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multi-channel playback  
format to decode all 2 channel sources—stereo source and Dolby  
Surround encoded source—into 5.1 channel.  
Matrix-based encoding/decoding method for Dolby Pro Logic II makes  
no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble and  
enables stereo surround sound compared to conventional Dolby Pro  
Logic.  
Dolby Pro Logic II enables you to reproduce spacious sound from  
original sound without adding any new sounds and tonal colorations.  
Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes—Movie mode and Music mode:  
Pro Logic II Movie—suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround  
DOLBY SURROUND  
encoded sources bearing the mark  
.You can enjoy a  
sound field very close to the one created with discrete 5.1 channel  
sounds.  
Pro Logic II Music—suitable for reproduction of any 2-channel stereo  
music sources. You can enjoy wide and deep sound by using this  
mode. For this mode, Panorama control can be selected, which gives  
“wraparound” sound effect with side-wall image.  
• When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, the  
on the display.  
PL II indicator lights up  
Dolby Digital*  
Dolby Digital is a digital signal compression method, developed by  
Dolby Laboratories, and enables multi-channel encoding and  
decoding (1 channel up to 5.1 channel).  
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Dolby Digital 5.1 channel encoding method records and digitally  
compresses the left front channel, right front channel, center channel,  
left surround channel, right surround channel, and LFE channel  
signals (total 6 channels, but the LFE channel is counted as 0.1  
channel. Therefore, it is called 5.1 channel).  
Dolby Digital enables stereo surround sounds, and sets the cutoff  
frequency of the surround treble at 20 kHz, compared to 7 kHz for  
Dolby Pro Logic. As such, the sound movement and “being-there”  
feeling are enhanced much more than Dolby Pro Logic.  
To enjoy software encoded with Dolby Digital, connect the source  
component using the digital terminal on the rear of this receiver.  
(See page 8.)  
NOTE  
Dolby Digital software can be roughly grouped into two categories  
—multi-channel (up to 5.1 channel) and 2 channel software. To enjoy  
surround sound while playing Dolby Digital 2 channel software, you  
can use Dolby Pro Logic II.  
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro  
Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
**DTSand DTS Digital Surroundare registered trademarks of  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
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The following DAP modes are provided with this receiver:  
DTS**  
DTS is another digital signal compression method, developed by  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc., and enables multi-channel encoding  
and decoding.  
DTS Digital Surround is another discrete 5.1 channel digital audio  
format available on CD, LD, and DVD software.  
Compared to Dolby Digital, the DTS Digital Surround format has a  
lower audio compression rate, which enables it to add breadth and  
depth to the sounds reproduced. As such, DTS Digital Surround  
features natural, solid and clear sound.  
To enjoy the software encoded with DTS Digital Surround, connect  
the source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this  
receiver. (See page 8.)  
LIVE CLUB:  
DANCE CLUB:  
HALL:  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of a live music club  
with a low ceiling.  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of a rocking dance  
club.  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of a hall for  
classical recitals.  
PAVILION:  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of an exhibition  
hall.  
These DAP modes can be used to add acoustic surround effects  
while reproducing 2 channel stereo software, either analogue or  
Linear PCM digital signal, and can give you a real being there”  
feeling.  
When one of the DAP modes is selected, the DSP indicator lights  
up on the display.  
I DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes  
DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modes  
DAP modes have been designed to create important acoustic  
surround elements.  
All Channel Stereo  
This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the  
connected (and activated) speakers.  
The sound heard in a live club, dance club, hall or pavilion consists of  
direct sound and indirect soundearly reflections and reflections from  
behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any  
reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delayed by the  
distances of the ceiling and walls (see the diagram below).  
These indirect sounds are important elements of the acoustic  
surround effects. The DAP mode can create these important  
elements, and give you a real being therefeeling.  
All Channel Stereo can be used when the front and surround  
speakers are connected to this receiver without respect to the  
center speaker connection.  
If the center speaker is connected and activated, the same phase of  
the front left and right signals are mixed and output through the  
center speaker.  
Reflections from behind  
Early reflections  
All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo  
software, either analogue or Linear PCM digital signal.  
When All Channel Stereo is selected, the DSP indicator lights up on  
the display.  
Direct sounds  
DAP modes can be used when the front and surround speakers  
are connected to this receiver (without respect to the center  
speaker connection: no sound comes out of the center speaker  
even if it is connected).  
Normal stereo  
reproduction  
Sound reproduced from All  
Channel Stereo  
NOTE  
MPEG Multichannel signals cannot be reproduced.  
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Available Surround/DSP modes for each input signal  
Mode  
DOLBY  
DTS  
PRO LOGIC II PRO LOGIC II  
LIVE  
CLUB  
DANCE  
CLUB  
ALL CH  
ST.  
STEREO  
HALL  
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PAVILION  
Signals  
DIGITAL SURROUND MOVIE  
MUSIC  
Dolby Digital  
(Multi-channel)  
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Dolby Digital  
(2-channel)  
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Surround  
(Multi-channel)  
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Surround  
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Linear PCM  
Analogue  
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About relations between speaker layout Using Surround modes  
Once you have adjusted the Surround modes, the adjustment is  
memorized for each source.  
If you set the speaker information using Smart Surround Setup (see  
page 15), you do not have to adjust speaker output level.  
and Surround/DSP modes  
Available Surround/DSP modes will vary depending on how many  
speakers are used with this receiver.  
Make sure that you have set the speakers information correctly  
(see pages 15 to 18).  
If only front speakers are connected, you cannot use the Surround  
modes.  
DVD  
When operating this receiver using the remote control,  
always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
If surround speakers are not connected, you cannot use DSP  
modes.  
Before you start, remember...  
Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see  
pages 15 to 18).  
When multi-channel digital software such as Dolby Digital or DTS  
Digital Surround is played back, the appropriate multichannel  
Surround mode is automatically activated (DOLBY Dor DTS) by  
pressing SURROUND (with the digital input mode selected).  
For Dolby Digital 2 channel software, you can select PLII MUSIC”  
or PLII MOVIEby pressing SURROUND.  
From the remote control:  
It will be convenient for you to use the  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
remote control for the sound  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
For more details, see Available Surround/DSP modes for each  
input signalon page 29.  
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adjustments, since you can make  
adjustments from your listening point,  
and use the test signal.  
VFP  
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ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
+10  
3D  
For selecting Panorama control for  
Pro Logic II Music, use the buttons  
on the front panel.  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
When connecting 5 speakers and 4 speakers  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
TV  
TV  
Front  
Front  
Front  
Front  
Center  
1 Select and play software you like.  
Surround  
Surround  
Surround  
Surround  
2 Press SURROUND to select an appropriate  
Surround mode.  
Each time you press the button, the Surround/DSP modes  
change as follow:  
Available Surround modes:  
PL II MOVIE (Pro Logic II MOVIE)  
PL II MUSIC (Pro Logic II MUSIC)  
When playing back multi-channel digital software such as  
Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround:  
Available DSP modes:  
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LIVE CLUB  
DANCE CLUB  
HALL  
SUBWFR LFE  
DOLBY D  
LS  
RS  
VOL  
PAVILION  
ALL CH ST. (All Channel Stereo)  
DOLBY D or DTS  
STEREO (Surround/DSP off)  
When playing back 2 channel digital software such as  
Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround:  
When connecting 3 speakers  
TV  
Front  
Front  
PL II MUSIC  
Center  
PL II MOVIE  
STEREO (Surround/DSP off)  
When playing back any software other than above:  
PL II MOVIE  
LIVE CLUB  
HALL  
ALL CH ST.  
(Back to the beginning)  
PL II MUSIC  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
Available Surround modes:  
PL II MOVIE (Pro Logic II MOVIE)  
PL II MUSIC (Pro Logic II MUSIC)  
STEREO (Surround/DSP off)  
NOTE  
When AUTO SR (Auto Surround)is turned ON(see page 20),  
Surround mode is automatically activated when you select and start  
playing back a multi-channel digital source.  
If “AUTO SR (Auto Surround)” is set to “ON”  
Playing a digital source automatically activates an appropriate  
Surround mode. (See page 20.) Go to step 3.  
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On the front panel:  
No test tone is available when using the buttons on the front panel.  
3 Press TEST to check the speakers output  
balance.  
TEST Lstarts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out  
Before you start, remember...  
of the speakers as follow:  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.  
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R
PL ΙΙ  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
VOL  
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SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VCB  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
TEST L  
TEST C  
TEST R  
(Left front speaker) (Center speaker)  
(Right front speaker)  
TEST RS  
TEST LS  
(Right surround speaker)  
(Left surround speaker)  
1 Select and play software you like.  
2 Press SURROUND.  
4 Adjust the following speaker output levels  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
MULTI JOG now works for the Surround/DSP mode selection.  
Make adjustments so that the sound level of the selected  
speaker is set at the same level as that of the front speakers.  
3 Turn MULTI JOG to select a appropriate surround  
mode.  
To adjust the center speaker level,  
press CENTER +/.  
To adjust the left surround speaker level,  
press SURR L +/.  
To adjust the right surround speaker level,  
press SURR R +/.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:  
When playing back multi-channel digital software such as  
Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround:  
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C
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SUBWFR LFE  
DOLBY D  
L
R
PL ΙΙ  
LS  
RS  
VOL  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
DOLBY D or DTS  
STEREO (Surround/DSP off)  
Ex.: When selecting +8 (dB)for CENTER.”  
When playing back 2 channel digital software such as  
Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround:  
5 Press TEST again to stop the test tone.  
The currently selected source name appears on the display.  
PL II MUSIC  
PL II MOVIE  
STEREO (Surround/DSP off)  
When playing back any software other than above:  
PL II MOVIE  
LIVE CLUB  
HALL  
ALL CH ST.  
(Back to the beginning)  
PL II MUSIC  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
STEREO (Surround/DSP off)  
If AUTO SR (Auto Surround)is set to ON”  
Playing a digital source automatically activates an appropriate  
Surround mode. (See page 20.) Go to step 3.  
4 Press ADJUST.  
MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.  
5 Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want  
to set appears on the display, then press SET.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:  
L
R
PL ΙΙ  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
BASS  
CENTER  
EFFECT  
B.BOOST  
SUBWFR  
SURR R  
BAL  
TREBLE  
SURR L  
PANORAMA*  
ATT  
(Back to the beginning)  
* Available only for PL II MUSIC.”  
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CENTER*1:  
SURR L*1:  
SURR R*1:  
To adjust the center speaker output level  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
Using DSP modes  
Once you have adjusted the DSP modes, the adjustment is  
memorized for each source.  
You cannot use the DSP modes if no surround speakers are  
connected.  
You cannot adjust the effect level for ALL CH ST.”  
To adjust the left surround speaker output level  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
To adjust the right surround speaker output level  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
PANORAMA control*2:  
Select ONwhen you would like to enjoy  
wraparoundsound effect with side-wall image.  
When operating this receiver using the remote control,  
always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
DVD  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
Select OFFwhen you would like to hear  
originally recorded sound.  
Before you start, remember...  
Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see  
pages 15 to 18).  
*1 0is the initial setting for each speaker setting.  
*2 OFFis the initial setting.  
From the remote control:  
6 Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the item selected in  
step 2, then press SET.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
It will be convenient for you to use  
Your setting is stored.  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
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3
TREBLE  
6
the remote control for the sound  
adjustments, since you can make  
adjustments from your listening  
point, and use the test signal.  
When adjusting the speaker output levels, make adjustments so  
that the sound level of the selected speaker is set at the same  
level as that of the front speakers.  
VFP  
5
8
0
9
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ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
+10  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
L
R
PL ΙΙ  
TONE  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
VOL  
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
Ex.: When selecting +8 (dB)for CENTER.”  
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust the other  
settings.  
1 Start playing 2 channel softwareeither Linear  
PCM or analogue signaland select the source.  
2 Press SURROUND repeatedly until one of the  
DSP modes you want to apply appears on the  
display.  
To cancel Surround mode  
Press SURROUND repeatedly on the remote control or press  
SURROUND then turn MULTI JOG on the front panel so that  
STEREOappears on the display.  
The DSP indicator lights up on the display.  
Each time you press the button, the DSP modes change as  
follow:  
If Surround mode is canceled while playing back multi-channel  
digital software, all channel signals are mixed and output through  
the front speakers (and subwoofer if you have connected a  
subwoofer and set the subwoofer setting correctly—“USEfor Quick  
Setup or YESfor Manual Setupsee pages 16 and 17).  
L
R
DSP  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
PL II MOVIE  
LIVE CLUB  
HALL  
ALL CH ST.  
(Back to the beginning)  
PL II MUSIC  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
NOTES  
STEREO (Surround/DSP off)  
You can adjust the speaker output levels using the remote control  
without outputting the test tone.  
You cannot adjust the center speaker output level and no test tone  
comes out of the center speaker when CNTR SPis set to NO.”  
You cannot adjust the surround speaker output levels and no test  
tone comes out of the surround speakers when SURR SPis set  
to NO.”  
Remember not to change the speaker setting while using any  
Surround modes; otherwise, the Surround mode may be canceled  
when you deactivate the speakers required for it .  
You cannot use any Surround modes when selecting DVD MULTI  
as a playback source.  
3 Press TEST to check the speakers output  
balance.  
TEST Lstarts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out  
of the speakers as follow:  
L
R
DSP  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
TEST L  
TEST C  
TEST R  
(Left front speaker) (Center speaker)  
(Right front speaker)  
TEST RS  
TEST LS  
(Right surround speaker)  
(Left surround speaker)  
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5 Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want  
4 Adjust the surround speaker output levels  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
to set appears on the display, then press SET.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:  
Make adjustments so that the sound level of the selected  
speaker is set at the same level as that of the front speakers.  
L
R
DSP  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
To adjust the left surround speaker level,  
press SURR L +/.  
VOL  
To adjust the right surround speaker level,  
press SURR R +/.  
BASS  
CENTER  
EFFECT*  
B.BOOST  
SUBWFR  
SURR R  
BAL  
TREBLE  
SURR L  
L
R
PANORAMA  
ATT  
DSP  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
(Back to the beginning)  
VOL  
* Available only for DAP modes.  
Ex.: When selecting “–8 (dB)for SURR R.”  
SURR L*1:  
SURR R*1:  
To adjust the left surround speaker output level  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
5 Press TEST again to stop the test tone.  
To adjust the right surround speaker output level  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
6 Only for DAP modes:  
Press EFFECT to select the DAP effect level (1 to  
5) you want.  
EFFECT (available only for DAP modes) *2:  
To adjust the DAP effect level.  
As the number increases, the effect becomes  
stronger (normally set it to EFFECT 3).  
As the number increases, the DAP effect becomes stronger  
(normally set it to EFFECT 3).  
L
R
*1 0 (dB)is the initial setting for each speaker setting.  
*2 3is the initial setting.  
DSP  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
EFFECT 3  
EFFECT 2  
EFFECT 4  
6 Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the item selected in  
step 5, then press SET.  
EFFECT 5  
EFFECT 1  
Your setting is stored.  
When adjusting the speaker output levels, make adjustments so  
that the sound level of the selected speaker is set at the same  
level as that of the front speakers.  
On the front panel:  
No test tone is available when using the buttons on the front panel.  
L
R
DSP  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
VOL  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VCB  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
Ex.: When selecting “–8 (dB)for SURR R.”  
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust the other  
Before you start, remember...  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
settings.  
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.  
1 Start playing 2 channel softwareeither Linear  
PCM or analogue signaland select the source.  
To cancel DSP Modes  
Press SURROUND repeatedly on the remote control or press  
SURROUND then turn MULTI JOG on the front panel so that  
STEREOappears on the display. The DSP indicator goes off from  
the display.  
2 Press SURROUND.  
MULTI JOG now works for the Surround/DSP mode selection.  
3 Turn MULTI JOG until one of the DSP modes you  
want to apply appears on the display.  
The DSP indicator lights up on the display.  
NOTES  
You can adjust the speaker output levels using the remote control  
without outputting the test tone.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:  
L
R
You cannot adjust the center speaker output level and no test tone  
comes out of the center speaker when CNTR SPis set to NO.”  
You cannot adjust the surround speaker output levels and no test  
tone comes out of the surround speakers when SURR SPis set  
to NO.”  
DSP  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
PL II MOVIE  
LIVE CLUB  
HALL  
PL II MUSIC  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
ALL CH ST.  
(Back to the beginning)  
STEREO (Surround/DSP off)  
4 Press ADJUST.  
MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.  
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Using the DVD MULTI playback mode  
This receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for  
reproducing the analogue discrete output mode (5.1 channel  
reproduction) of the DVD player.  
On the front panel:  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
In addition, the DVD MULTI playback mode can be used for  
reproducing a DVD Audio sound.  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VCB  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
Before playing back a DVD, refer also to the manual supplied with the  
DVD player.  
When using the DVD MULTI playback mode, connect the DVD  
player with its analogue discrete output jacks to the DVD IN jacks  
on the rear panel (see page 10).  
Before you start, remember...  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.  
DVD MULTI playback mode cannot be used for XV-N55SL.  
1 Press ADJUST.  
When operating this receiver using the remote  
control, always set the mode selector to  
AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
DVD  
MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
2 Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want  
to set appears on the display, then press SET.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:  
Activating the DVD MULTI playback mode  
On the front panel:  
ANALOG  
L
C
R
SUBWFR LFE  
LS RS  
VOL  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VCB  
TV  
FM  
/
AM  
BASS  
CENTER  
EFFECT  
B.BOOST  
TREBLE  
SUBWFR  
SURR R  
BAL  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
SURR L  
PANORAMA  
ATT  
(Back to the beginning)  
1 Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until DVD MULTI”  
appears on the display.  
CENTER*:  
SURR L*:  
SURR R*:  
To adjust the center speaker output level  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
The DVD MULTI indicator lights in red.  
To adjust the left surround speaker output level  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
2 Select the analogue discrete output mode on the  
DVD player, and start playing a DVD.  
To adjust the right surround speaker output level  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
From the remote control:  
AUDIO  
TV DIRECT  
DVD  
* 0 (dB)is the initial setting.  
1 Press DVD MULTI.  
VCR  
VCR  
STB  
STB  
TV  
TV  
The DVD MULTI indicator lights in red.  
DVD  
3 Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the item selected in  
step 2, then press SET.  
DVD MULTI FM/AM  
TV/VIDEO MUTING  
2 Select the analogue discrete  
output mode on the DVD player,  
and start playing a DVD.  
TV VOL  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
DVD  
Your setting is stored.  
Make adjustments so that the sound level of the selected  
speaker is set at the same level as that of the front speakers.  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
TUNING  
FM MODE  
TUNING  
ANALOG  
L
C
R
SUBWFR LFE  
LS RS  
Adjusting the speaker output level  
VOL  
You can adjust the speaker output level while playing a DVD using the  
analogue discrete output mode on the DVD player.  
Ex.: When selecting +8 (dB)for CENTER.”  
Once you have adjusted the sound, the adjustment is memorized.  
The test tone does not output through the speakers to adjust the  
speakers output levels when selecting DVD MULTI.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other  
settings.  
From the remote control:  
It will be convenient for you to use the remote control for the sound  
adjustments, since you can make adjustments from your listening point.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
Adjust the following speaker output  
levels (from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
Make adjustments so that the sound level of the  
selected speaker is set at the same level as that  
of the front speakers.  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
NOTES  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
When you select DVD MULTI as a source to play, the selected  
Surround/DSP mode is canceled, and the SURROUND button does  
not work.  
When using a pair of headphones, the sounds of front left and right  
channels are output from the headphones.  
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
+10  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
To adjust the center speaker level,  
press CENTER +/.  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
The DVD MULTI button does not work for TV Direct.  
To adjust the left surround speaker level,  
press SURR L +/.  
To adjust the right surround speaker level,  
press SURR R +/.  
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Before operation  
In addition, the player does not play:  
• Unfinalized discs  
About this manual  
• Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or paste on  
either the label side or playback side. Playing back these discs  
may damage the player.  
• The display window information and OSD (On Screen Display)  
menu items are put in brackets [ ] in the operation procedures.  
• Usable disc(s) for each operation/function is (are) referred to by  
the icons;  
Digital audio formats  
The player supports the following digital audio formats (see page  
61 “Appendix D: Glossary” for descriptions of each audio format):  
Linear PCM, MPEG Multichannel, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital  
Theater Systems)  
About discs  
NOTE  
Playable disc types  
Discs with the following marks can be played back on the player.  
Depending on the player’s [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] setting,  
digital audio signals may not be output as they are recorded on  
the disc. See “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” on page 56 for details.  
DVD VIDEO  
SVCD  
Video CD  
Audio CD  
Notes on discs  
V I D E O  
• With some DVD VIDEO discs, the player starts playback  
automatically after inserting the disc.  
• The image may be sometimes poor or noisy due to defects in  
the disc itself.  
• With some discs, operations described in this manual may not  
be possible.  
The DVD Logo is a trademark.  
The player can also play back the following discs:  
• DVD-R, DVD-RW and +RW discs written in the DVD VIDEO  
format and finalized  
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in the SVCD, Video CD or  
Audio CD format and finalized  
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in MP3 or WMA in accordance  
with the “ISO 9660” format (See page 49 for details.)  
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in JPEG in accordance with the  
“ISO 9660” format (See page 51 for details.)  
Care and handling of discs  
If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, playback sound  
and picture may be deteriorated. Take proper precautions when  
handling discs.  
Handling  
NOTE  
• Do not touch the surface of the disc.  
• Do not damage, stick paper to, or use any adhesive on either  
the label side or playback side.  
If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the disc  
characteristics or recording conditions, it may take considerable  
time for the player to read the content, or the player may not be  
able to play back such discs.  
Storing discs  
• Keep discs in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one  
another without their protective cases, they can be damaged.  
• Do not put discs in a location where they may be exposed to  
direct sunlight, or where the humidity or temperature is high.  
Avoid leaving discs in a car!  
The player can play back audio signals recorded in MIX-MODE  
CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.  
Region code of DVD VIDEO  
This player can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose region code  
Cleaning discs  
numbers include “2.”  
• Wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the center outwards. If a  
disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with water.  
Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:  
1 2  
3 4  
1 2 3  
4 5 6  
ALL  
2 5  
2
NOTE  
The player’s region code is printed on the rear of the player.  
• Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static  
agents.  
Color system format  
This player accommodates the PAL system, and also can play  
back discs recorded with NTSC system whose Region Code  
numbers include “2.”  
Note that the NTSC video signal on a disc is converted to a PAL  
signal and output.  
Notes on copyright  
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from DVD  
VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3, WMA and JPEG discs.  
Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.  
Unplayable discs  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that  
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other  
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation  
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection  
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,  
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only  
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.  
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
The player does not play back discs listed below. If you try to play  
back these discs, noise may generate causing damage to  
speakers.  
• DVD-RW discs written in the VR format  
• DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD, SACD  
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Basic operations  
• NOW READING (The player is reading the disc information.)  
• REGION CODE ERROR! (The region code of the DVD VIDEO  
disc does not match the player. The disc cannot be played  
back.)  
• OPEN  
• CLOSE  
• NO DISC  
NOTE  
Even if you turn off the player, the player is not disconnected from  
the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet.  
This state is called standby mode. In this state, the player  
consumes a very small amount of power.  
Initial setup  
When you turn on the player for the first time after purchase, the  
following message appears on the TV screen.  
EXECUTE DVD PLAYER SETUP? - BASIC PICTURE/AUDIO  
SETTING  
YES - PRESS ENTER NO - CANCEL  
You can set the display language, TV monitor type and digital  
output before using the player, by following the procedure below.  
1 Press ENTER.  
The first page of the DVD PLAYER SET UP display appears.  
The pull-down menu of the [ON SCREEN LANGUAGE] is  
already open.  
NOTE  
When operating the player using the remote control, always  
set the mode selector to “DVD”.  
DVD PLAYER SET UP  
MENU LANGUAGE  
AUDIO LANGUAGE  
SUBTITLE  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
FRANCH  
GERMAN  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5∞23 TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
About invalid operation icon  
When you press a button, and if the player does not accept its  
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE options  
operation,  
appears on your TV screen. Operations are  
occasionally unacceptable even if  
is not displayed.  
Note that some operations may not be accepted. For example,  
some discs may not allow rapid advance/reverse or slow-  
motion playback.  
2 Press 5/to select the desired language.  
You can select the on-screen language for the preference  
displays, etc. from among ENGLISH, FRENCH and  
GERMAN.  
3 Press ENTER.  
Turning on/off the player  
The second page is shown, in which the pull-down menu of  
the [MONITOR TYPE] is already open.  
Press DVD  
on the remote control or press  
on the front panel.  
DVD PLAYER SET UP  
The STANDBY/ON indicator on the front panel, which lights  
in red during standby, lights in green.  
The left and right sides of the display window are illuminated.  
MONITOR TYPE  
PICTURE SOURCE  
SCREEN SAVER  
MP3&WMA/JPEG  
4:3 L.B.  
16:9 NORMAL  
16:9 AUTO  
4:3 LB  
4:3 PS  
MP3  
The opening display appears on the TV screen, and the following  
messages may appear at the bottom of the opening display.  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5∞23 TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
MONITOR TYPE options  
4 Press 5/to select the desired monitor type.  
For a normal (conventional) TV, select [4:3 LB] or [4:3 PS].  
For a wide-screen TV, select [16:9 NORMAL] or [16:9 AUTO].  
(See page 55.)  
NOW READING  
Message area  
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5 Press ENTER.  
The third page is shown, in which the pull-down menu of the  
[DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] is already open.  
Basic playback  
DVD PLAYER SET UP  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
ANALOG DOWN MIX  
D RANGE CONTROL  
OUTPUT LEVEL  
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM  
PCM ONLY  
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM  
STREAM/PCM  
1 Press 0 to open the disc tray.  
2 Place a disc in the disc tray.  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
With the label side up  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT options  
6 Press 5/to select a desired digital output  
signal type.  
Set this item correctly when you connect the player to an  
external surround decoder or D/A converter. (If you do not  
connect the player to such a device, you do not have to set  
this item.)  
E
IV  
SS  
E
R
G
O
R
P
• When connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder, select  
[DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM].  
To insert an 8-cm disc, place it in the inner recess.  
• When connecting to a DTS decoder, select [STREAM/  
PCM].  
• When connecting to other digital device, select [PCM  
ONLY].  
3 Press 3.  
The player starts playback from the beginning.  
If a menu is shown on the TV screen  
When inserting a DVD VIDEO, SVCD or Video CD disc, a menu  
may be shown on the TV screen. From the menu, you can select  
a desired item to be played back.  
7 Press ENTER.  
The TV screen returns to the opening display.  
To bring up the DVD PLAYER SET UP display later  
Press CHOICE for a few seconds until the DVD PLAYER SET UP  
display appears.  
For DVD VIDEO  
1 Press 5//2/3to select a desired item.  
2 Press ENTER.  
The player starts playback of the selected item.  
To change the brightness of the display window  
Press DIMMER on the remote control.  
You can select the display window brightness from three levels,  
or off. If the brightness is set to off, nothing will be shown on  
the display.  
For SVCD/Video CD  
Press the numeric buttons to select a desired item.  
The player starts playback of the selected item.  
NOTES  
• Do not insert an unplayable disc. (See page 35.)  
• When inserting a disc on the disc tray, be sure to position the  
disc inside the recess. Otherwise, the disc may be damaged  
when the disc tray is closed, or you may not be able to remove  
the disc from the player.  
About PBC (Playback Control)  
Some SVCD/Video CD discs support the PBC function.  
The PBC function allows you to enjoy menu-driven operation  
and high-resolution still images which have a resolution four  
times greater than moving pictures.  
To play a PBC-compatible SVCD/Video CD disc without  
activating the PBC function, press the numeric buttons  
instead of 3to start playback.  
To activate the PBC function again,  
1) press TOP MENU or MENU,  
or  
2) press 7to stop playback, then press 3.  
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About On-screen guide icons  
You may see the following icons displayed over the picture.  
They have the following meanings.  
: Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded from  
multiple angles (see page 45).  
: Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded with  
multiple audio languages (see page 45).  
: Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded with  
multiple subtitle languages (see page 45).  
Resuming playback  
The player can memorize the position on a disc where you  
interrupt playback, and resume playback from that position later.  
There are three resume modes; ON, OFF and DISC RESUME.  
The mode is initially set to ON when you purchased the player.  
You can select the mode using the preference display (see  
page 56).  
To check the playback status  
You can see the current selection number (the title/chapter  
number for DVD VIDEO or track number for SVCD/Video CD/  
Audio CD), time information (the track or chapter time while  
stopped, or elapsed track or chapter time during playback) and  
the transport status (stop, playback, pause, etc.) on the TV  
screen.  
When the resume mode is “ON”  
When you press 7, the player stops playback and memorizes the  
interrupted position. The TV screen shows [RESUME STOP] and  
the [RESUME] indicator lights up in the display window.  
The memory of the interrupted position is not cleared if you turn  
off the player.  
When you turn off the player after setting the resume function,  
simply press 3. The player is turned on, and playback starts from  
Press ON SCREEN.  
Example: for DVD VIDEO  
the interrupted position. If you turn on the player by pressing  
then press 3, playback starts from the beginning of the disc.  
Note that the memory is cleared if you open the disc tray.  
Current transport  
status  
Current chapter  
number  
Transfer rate  
TITLE 33 CHAP 33 TOTAL 1:25:58  
8.5Mbps  
When the resume mode is “DISC RESUME”  
When you press 7, the player stops playback and memorizes the  
interrupted position. The TV screen shows [RESUME STOP] and  
the [RESUME] indicator lights up in the display window.  
Current title number  
Current chapter  
time  
Note that pressing ON SCREEN again brings up the menu bar  
under the status bar, from which you can access various  
functions. See page 47 for details about the menu bar.  
The memory of the interrupted position is not cleared if you open  
the disc tray or turn off the player.  
To turn off the status bar  
Press ON SCREEN repeatedly until the status bar goes off.  
Hint  
The player memorizes interrupted positions for the last 30 discs  
played. Storing a new interrupted position will erase the  
interrupted position stored for the first disc.  
To stop playback completely  
To clear the memory  
Press 7 while the disc is stopped.  
Press 7.  
Hint  
If you press 0 during playback, the player stops playback and  
opens the disc tray.  
To stop playback temporarily  
Press 8.  
To resume playback, press 3. (See the following item.)  
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To resume playback  
Various speed playback  
When the resume mode is “ON”  
To advance or reverse playback rapidly while  
monitoring  
While the disc you interrupted playback is  
still on the disc tray, press 3.  
The player resumes playback from the position where  
playback was interrupted. The TV screen shows “RESUME  
PLAY.”  
To play back from the beginning  
Press 7before pressing 3to start playback.  
During playback, press ¡ or 1on the  
remote control.  
You can select from 1.5 times, 5 times, 20 times and 60 times  
normal speed. Pressing 3returns the player to normal  
playback.  
When the resume mode is “DISC RESUME”  
1 Press 0to insert a disc for which the player  
has stored an interrupted position.  
The TV screen shows “RESUME STOP”.  
During playback, hold down ¢or 4.  
Playback is advanced or reversed at 5 times normal speed.  
2 Press 3.  
NOTE  
The TV screen shows “RESUME PLAY” and the player  
resumes playback from the position where playback was  
interrupted.  
During rapid playback, the sound will be muted except when  
playing an Audio CD, and when playing a DVD VIDEO or Video  
CD at 1.5 times normal speed. For Audio CD discs, the sound will  
be heard intermittently.  
To play back from the beginning  
After inserting the disc, press 7before pressing 3to start  
playback.  
x1.5 Quick Playback with sound  
NOTES  
• If you change the [RESUME] setting from [DISC RESUME] to  
[OFF] or [ON], you cannot resume playback of a disc whose  
“resuming” position is stored. However, when you again set  
[RESUME] to [DISC RESUME], you will then be able to resume  
playback of the disc.  
• If you interrupt the playback of a disc for which an interrupted  
position has already been stored, the memory will be updated  
with the new interrupted position.  
• For a double-sided DVD VIDEO disc, the player regards each  
side as a different disc. Therefore, to resume playback of such a  
disc, the disc must be inserted with the same side down.  
• When the player memorizes an interrupted point for a disc, it  
also memorizes Audio, Subtitle and Angle settings.  
• The player may not resume playback exactly from the  
interrupted point. In the case of an SVCD/Video CD disc with  
PBC function, the player may resume playback from a point  
slightly earlier or later than the point where playback was  
interrupted.  
When you select 1.5 times normal speed playback, the disc is  
played back with sound.  
• For DVD VIDEO discs, the subtitle does not go of.  
• If the sound of a DVD VIDEO disc is recorded in Dolby Digital or  
DTS format, stereo linear PCM signals are output. With some  
DVD VIDEO discs, the sound quality and volume may alter, or  
the sound may be out of tune.  
To switch from rapid reverse playback to x1.5 Quick Playback,  
first press 3, then press ¡once.  
To advance a still picture frame by frame  
While paused, press 8.  
Each time you press 8, the still picture advances to the next  
frame.  
Pressing 3returns to normal playback.  
To play back in slow motion  
You can select from 1/32 times, 1/16 times, 1/4 times and 1/2  
times normal speed.  
During playback, press 8, then press ¡(to  
play forward slow motion), or 1(to play  
reverse slow motion, for DVD VIDEO disc  
only).  
Pressing 3returns to normal playback.  
NOTES  
• During slow motion playback, the sound will be muted.  
• Reverse slow motion playback is not possible for an SVCD and  
Video CD.  
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Locating the beginning of a scene or  
song  
For DVD VIDEO: During playback, you can skip a chapter or title,  
depending on the disc configuration.  
For SVCD/Video CD: During playback without PBC function, you  
can skip a track.  
For Audio CD: During playback or while in stop mode, you can  
skip a track.  
To skip forward, press ¢.  
To skip backward, press 4.  
Using the numeric buttons  
For DVD VIDEO/Audio CD: During playback or while in stop  
mode  
For SVCD/Video CD: During playback without PBC function or  
while in stop mode  
Press the numeric buttons to specify the  
number.  
To select 5: press 5.  
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.  
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.  
The player starts playback from the beginning of the  
selection.  
To replay the previous scenes (One touch  
replay function)  
NOTES  
• Depending on the disc type and the player status, what is  
specified differs:  
Player  
status  
During DVD VIDEO playback, press  
The playback position moves back 10 seconds before the  
current position.  
.
Disc type  
What is specified  
While  
DVD VIDEO  
title  
stopped  
NOTES  
SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD  
DVD VIDEO  
track  
chapter  
track  
• This function works only within the same title, though it works  
between chapters.  
• This function may not work with some DVD VIDEO discs.  
During  
playback  
SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD  
• During DVD VIDEO playback, if a menu is shown on the TV  
screen, the numeric buttons may be used for selecting an item  
in the menu.  
About screen saver function  
A television monitor may have an image burned into it if a static  
image is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the player  
automatically activates the screen saver function if a static  
picture, such as an on-screen display or menu, is displayed for  
over 5 minutes.  
When the screen saver function is activated, the TV screen  
gets darker.  
Pressing any buttons will release the screen saver function.  
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Locating a desired scene from the menu of  
a SVCD/Video CD with PBC  
Some SVCD/Video CD discs support the PBC function. PBC is  
an abbreviation of “Playback Control.” Some SVCD/Video CD  
discs recorded with PBC have their own menus, such as a list of  
the songs of the disc. You can locate a specific scene by using  
the PBC menu.  
1 In stop mode, press 3or TOP MENU.  
A disc menu appears on the TV screen.  
2 Press the numeric buttons to select the  
desired item.  
To select 5: press 5.  
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.  
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.  
The player starts playback of the selected item.  
To return to the menu, press RETURN.  
Hint  
If something like [NEXT] or [PREVIOUS] appears on the TV  
screen, pressing ¢advances to the next page, and pressing  
4returns to the previous page.  
NOTE  
Specifying a desired title  
When operating the player using the remote control, always  
set the mode selector to “DVD”.  
1 During playback, press TITLE/GROUP.  
[--] is shown in the title display area of the display window.  
2 Press the numeric buttons to specify a title to  
Playing from a specific position  
be played.  
To select 5: press 5.  
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.  
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.  
Locating a desired scene from the DVD  
menu  
The player starts playback from the specified title.  
NOTE  
This function may not work with some DVD VIDEO discs.  
DVD VIDEO discs generally have their own menus which show  
the disc contents. These menus contain various items such as  
titles of movies, names of songs, or artist information, and display  
them on the TV screen. You can locate a desired scene using the  
DVD menu.  
1 While a DVD VIDEO disc is inserted, press  
TOP MENU or MENU.  
The menu appears on the TV screen.  
2 Press 5//2/3to select a desired item, then  
press ENTER.  
The player starts playback of the selected item.  
Hints  
• Some DVD VIDEO discs may also have a different menu which  
appears when MENU is pressed.  
• See the instructions of each DVD VIDEO disc for its particular  
menu.  
• With some discs, you can select items by entering the  
corresponding number using the numeric buttons, which may  
cause the player to automatically start playback.  
NOTE  
The MENU button does not work while stopped.  
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3 Press the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter  
the desired time.  
The specified time is displayed in the pull-down menu.  
Example (for DVD VIDEO)  
To play back from 2(H):34(M):00(S)  
Press 2, 3, then 4.  
TIME 2:34:__  
Example (for SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD)  
To play back from 23(M):40(S)  
Press 2, 3, then 4.  
TIME  
23:4_  
You do not have to press “0” to enter the trailing zeros (for the  
last two digits in the example above).  
To correct a mistake  
Press 2repeatedly to move back to the digit where you  
entered a wrong number, and reenter the correct one.  
4 Press ENTER.  
The player starts playback from the specified time.  
To dismiss the menu bar  
Press ON SCREEN.  
Hint  
“10” and “+10” buttons are not used with this function.  
Locating a desired position in the current  
title or track (Time search)  
NOTES  
• Some DVD VIDEO discs do not contain time information, and  
the time search function cannot be used.  
• The time search function cannot be used during program  
playback.  
You can play a disc from the desired position by specifying the  
time from the beginning of the current title (for DVD VIDEO) or  
the disc (for SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD).  
Changing the playback order  
For DVD VIDEO/Audio CD: During playback or while in stop  
mode  
For SVCD/Video CD: In any condition except SVCD/Video CD  
playback with PBC  
To play back in a specific order (Program  
play)  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
The menu bar appears on the TV screen.  
2 Press 2/3to move  
to  
, then press  
By programming tracks, you can play up to 99 tracks in any order.  
You may program the same track more than once.  
ENTER.  
The pull-down menu for entering time appears.  
1 In stop mode, press ON SCREEN twice.  
Screen example for DVD VIDEO  
The menu bar appears on the TV screen.  
TITLE 33 CHAP 33 TOTAL 1:25:58  
8.5Mbps  
PROG.  
2 Press 2/3to move  
to  
.
OFF  
CHAP.  
1/3  
1/5  
1/3  
Screen example for Audio CD  
TIME _:__:__  
TRACK 33 TIME 25:58  
OFF  
PROG. RND.  
Screen example for Audio CD  
TRACK 33 TIME  
25:58  
OFF  
PROG. RND.  
3 Press ENTER.  
TIME __:__  
The program table appears.  
The [PRGM] indicator lights up in the display window.  
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4 Press the numeric buttons to specify tracks  
To play back in random order (Random play)  
in the desired order.  
To select 5: press 5.  
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.  
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.  
1 In stop mode, press ON SCREEN twice.  
The total program time  
The menu bar appears on the TV screen.  
RND.  
2 Press 2/3to move  
to  
.
Total Program Time  
00:25:12  
PROGRAM  
Screen example for Audio CD  
No.  
TrackDisc  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2
3
7
4
3
5
6
1
5
4
2
3
4
6
TRACK 33 TIME 25:58  
OFF  
PROG. RND.  
3 Press ENTER.  
The player starts random playback.  
With an SVCD/Video CD disc, the menu bar is automatically  
dismissed.  
10  
USE NUMERIC KEYS TO PROGRAM TRACKS.  
CANCEL DELETES THE LAST STEP. 7DELETES ALL.  
During random playback, the [RND] indicator lights up in the  
display window.  
After playing all tracks of the disc, the player stops the disc  
and exits the random playback mode.  
Selected track number  
To correct the program  
To stop and quit random playback  
Press 7. The player stops playback and exits the random  
playback mode.  
Press 5/to move  
press CANCEL. The track is erased and the subsequent  
programmed tracks move up.  
to the track to be corrected, then  
Pressing 7clears all the programmed tracks.  
5 Press 3to start program playback.  
With an Audio CD disc, the program table remains on the TV  
screen during program playback. (Pressing ON SCREEN  
brings up the status bar.)  
When all of the programmed tracks have finished playback,  
the player stops and the program table appears again.  
Note that the program remains.  
• During program playback, you cannot edit the program  
contents.  
To check the program contents  
During playback, press 7. Playback stops and the program table  
is shown.  
When the player is playing back an Audio CD and the program  
table is not shown, you can bring up the table by carrying out  
steps 1 to 3.  
During SVCD/Video CD playback, you can check the program  
contents via the menu bar.  
To stop program playback  
Press 7.  
To clear the program  
While stopped and the program table is shown, press 7.  
To exit the program mode  
After clearing the program, press ON SCREEN.  
NOTE  
When the disc tray is opened or the player is turned off, the  
program is cleared.  
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Advanced operations  
To quit repeat playback  
Press REPEAT until the repeat mode indicator goes off in the  
display window.  
Hint  
When the program playback mode is active with an SVCD, Video  
CD or Audio CD, the repeat mode changes in the same manner.  
Note, however, that in the “  
” mode the player repeats all the  
programmed tracks instead of all tracks on the disc.  
To repeat a desired part (A-B repeat  
playback)  
First make sure:  
• The player is in playback mode except SVCD/Video CD  
playback with PBC.  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
The menu bar appears on the TV screen.  
2 Press 2/3to move  
to  
, then press  
ENTER.  
The pull-down menu for repeat mode selection appears.  
3 Press 5/to select [A-B].  
4 Press ENTER at the beginning of the part you  
Repeat playback  
want to repeat (point A).  
The pull down menu disappears.  
To repeat the current selection or all tracks  
A-  
The repeat icon shows  
.
5 Press ENTER at the end of the part you want  
to repeat (point B).  
For DVD VIDEO: During playback  
For SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD: In any condition except SVCD/  
Video CD playback with PBC  
A-B  
The repeat icon shows  
.
The player locates “A” and starts repeat playback between  
“A” and “B.”  
The [  
] indicator lights in the display window.  
Press REPEAT.  
If you press REPEAT in stop mode, press 3to start  
playback.  
To quit A-B repeat playback  
Each time you press REPEAT, the repeat mode cycles  
among All repeat, Repeat 1 and off.  
The indication on the display window shows the selected  
repeat mode.  
A-B  
Press 2/3to move  
to  
, and press ENTER. The A-B  
repeat mode turns off, then normal playback continues.  
NOTE  
: Repeats the current title for DVD VIDEO or all tracks  
The A and B points must be set in the same title/track.  
for SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD.  
1: Repeats the current chapter for DVD VIDEO or the  
current track for SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD.  
No indication: The repeat mode is off.  
A window which indicates the current repeat mode will be  
displayed on the TV screen. The mode indication on the window  
is same as the one on the menu bar.  
(Repeat mode example on the TV screen)  
CHAP  
To stop repeat playback  
Press 7.  
When a DVD VIDEO disc is set, the player stops playback and  
quits the repeat mode.  
When an SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD disc is set, the player  
stops playback but does not quit the repeat mode.  
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Advanced operations  
2 Press 5/or AUDIO to select the desired  
audio.  
Changing the language, sound and  
scene angle  
Each time you press 5/or AUDIO, the audio changes.  
For DVD VIDEO (example)  
1/3 ENGLISH  
2/3 FRENCH  
3/3 GERMAN  
L- 2 R-2  
To select the subtitle language (SUBTITLE)  
For SVCD  
ST1  
ST2  
L- 1  
L
R-1  
Some DVD VIDEO and SVCD discs contain more than one  
subtitle language. You can choose a desired one from them.  
For Video CD  
ST (Stereo)  
R
Hint  
At the beginning of the part where the subtitles are recorded,  
appears on the TV screen (except when the [ON SCREEN  
GUIDE] preference is set to [OFF]).  
3 Press ENTER.  
You can hear the selected audio.  
The audio selection window is dismissed.  
1 During playback, press SUBTITLE.  
NOTES  
The subtitle selection window appears on the TV screen.  
• The audio selection window will automatically disappear if you  
do not change the audio for several seconds.  
1/3  
• For DVD VIDEO, the selected language may be abbreviated on  
the TV screen. See “Appendix B: Table of languages and their  
abbreviations” on page 60.  
ENGLISH  
2 Press 5/or SUBTITLE to select the subtitle.  
To select a scene angle of DVD VIDEO  
(ANGLE)  
Each time you press 5/or SUBTITLE, the subtitle  
language changes.  
3 Press ENTER.  
Subtitles are displayed in the selected language.  
The subtitle selection window is dismissed.  
You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD VIDEO disc  
contains “multi-angle” parts, where multiple cameras were used  
to shoot the same scene from different angles.  
NOTES  
• An SVCD disc can have up to four subtitles. Pressing 5/∞  
cycles through those channels regardless of whether the  
subtitles are recorded or not.  
Hint  
• The subtitle selection window will automatically disappear if you  
do not change the subtitle for several seconds.  
• For DVD VIDEO, the selected language may be abbreviated on  
the TV screen. See “Appendix B: Table of languages and their  
abbreviations” on page 36.  
At the beginning of a “multi-angle” part,  
screen (except when the [ON SCREEN GUIDE] preference is set  
to [OFF]).  
appears on the TV  
1 During playback, press ANGLE.  
The angle selection window appears on the TV screen.  
1/3  
To change the audio language or sound  
(AUDIO)  
1
2 Press 5/or ANGLE to select the desired  
angle.  
The audio selection setting allows you to change the audio  
language of a movie, or to listen to karaoke with or without the  
vocal.  
Each time you press 5/or ANGLE, the angle changes.  
3 Press ENTER.  
Hint  
You can see the picture from the selected angle.  
The angle selection window is dismissed.  
At the beginning of the part where multiple audio tracks are  
recorded,  
appears on the TV screen (except when the [ON  
SCREEN GUIDE] preference is set to [OFF]).  
NOTE  
The angle selection window will automatically disappear if you do  
not change the angle for several seconds.  
1 During playback, press AUDIO.  
The audio selection window appears on the TV screen.  
1/3  
ENGLISH  
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Advanced operations  
1 During playback, press VFP.  
The VFP mode selection window appears on the TV screen.  
2 Press 2/3to select the desired preset.  
Each time you press the button, the VFP mode changes as  
follows.  
Set the video type most suitable to the current program or the  
room conditions.  
NORMAL  
CINEMA  
USER 1  
USER 2  
Selected preset  
USER 1  
GAMMA  
+
4
4
BRIGHTNESS  
CONTRAST  
+
+13  
SATURATION +13  
TINT  
+13  
SHARPNESS  
Y DELAY  
+
+
3
2
Parameter  
[NORMAL]: for watching TV in a general room.  
[CINEMA]: for watching a movie software in a room with  
suppressed light.  
[USER 1] [USER 2]: you can adjust parameters that affect  
the picture character and store the settings as a user  
preset. See the next step.  
Special picture/sound effect  
To zoom in pictures  
3 To define a user setting, press 5/to select  
a parameter to be edited from the following.  
• GAMMA  
Adjust this if the neutral color is bright or dark. The  
brightness of dark and bright portion is maintained.  
Available range: –4 (darkest) to +4 (brightest).  
• BRIGHTNESS  
Adjust this if the picture is bright or dark on the whole.  
Available range: –16 (darkest) to +16 (brightest).  
• CONTRAST  
1 During playback or while paused, press  
ZOOM.  
Pressing ZOOM causes the player to zoom in on the image.  
At the top left of the screen, the information for the current  
magnification appears for about 5 seconds.  
Each time you press ZOOM, the magnification is doubled  
(1.8, 4, 8, 16, 32 and 64 times).  
Adjust this if the far and near position is unnatural.  
Available range: –16 to +16.  
• SATURATION  
ZOOM x 4  
Adjust this if the picture is whitish or blackish.  
Available range: –16 (blackest) to +16 (whitest).  
• TINT  
Adjust this if the appearance of flesh tone is unnatural.  
Available range: –16 to +16.  
• SHARPNESS  
Adjust this if the picture is indistinct.  
Available range: 0 to +3.  
• Y DELAY  
When a picture of a DVD VIDEO disc is viewed on a normal  
TV screen (4:3, Letter Box), black bars may appear at the top  
and bottom of the screen. In this case, if you select the  
“ZOOM x1.8” mode, the black bars become almost invisible.  
When a 1:2.35 or 1:1.85 DVD VIDEO source is played back,  
however, the black bars are visible on the screen.  
Adjust this if the picture looks separately/overlapped.  
Available range: –2 to +2.  
2 Press 5//2/3to move the zoomed position.  
4 Press ENTER.  
A window for setting parameters appears.  
To return to the normal playback  
Press ENTER.  
SATURATION  
+ 4  
NOTE  
Selected parameter  
While zoomed, the picture may look coarse.  
5 press 5/to adjust the level of the  
parameter.  
To adjust the picture character (VFP)  
The higher value enhances the effect.  
6 Press ENTER.  
Repeat steps 3 to 6 if you want to set other parameters.  
The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function allows you to adjust the  
picture character according to the type of programming, picture  
tone or personal preferences.  
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To dismiss the VFP mode selection window  
Menu bar functions  
Press VFP.  
NOTE  
The window for VFP mode selection and parameter setting  
disappear if no operation is made for about 10 seconds.  
To bring up the menu bar  
1 When a disc is inserted, press ON SCREEN.  
A status bar for the type of disc inserted will appear on the TV  
screen.  
See page 38 for details about the status bar.  
To simulate surround sound (3D PHONIC)  
2 Press ON SCREEN again.  
A menu bar for the type of disc inserted will appear under the  
status bar.  
Using the 3D PHONIC function, you can get a simulated  
surround effect from your stereo system.  
(for DVD VIDEO)  
1 During playback, press 3D.  
The 3D PHONIC window appears on the TV screen.  
8.5Mbps  
TITLE 33 CHAP 33 TOTAL 1:25:58  
OFF  
CHAP.  
1/3  
1/5  
1/3  
2 Press 2/3 to select the desired mode.  
Each time you press the button, the 3D PHONIC mode  
changes as follows:  
(for SVCD)  
TRACK 33 TIME  
25:58  
ACTION  
DRAMA  
THEATER  
NONE  
OFF  
PROG. RND.  
PROG. RND.  
PROG. RND.  
ST1  
-/4  
(for Video CD)  
ACTION  
4
TRACK 33 TIME  
25:58  
OFF  
ST  
Selected effect mode  
(for Audio CD)  
• ACTION  
TRACK 33 TIME 25:58  
Suitable for action movies and sports programs in which the  
sound source moves.  
OFF  
• DRAMA  
Natural and warm sound. You can enjoy movies in a relaxed  
mood.  
• THEATER  
You can enjoy sound effects like in a theater.  
To dismiss the menu bar and status bar  
Press ON SCREEN.  
3 Press 5/to adjust the effect level.  
You can set the effect level from [1] to [5].  
The higher value enhances the effect.  
Basic operation procedure  
1 Press 2/3to select the icon you want to  
To dismiss the 3D PHONIC window  
work with.  
Press 3D.  
The selected icon is pointed by  
.
NOTES  
2 Press ENTER.  
• The 3D PHONIC window disappears if no operation is made for  
about 10 seconds.  
With many icons, an appropriate pull-down window appears,  
however, there are some exceptions.  
• The 3D PHONIC function works correctly only when playing  
back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with Dolby Digital.  
• When playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with Dolby  
Digital that does not contain the rear signal, you can change the  
3D PHONIC setting, but you will not be able to achieve a correct  
3D effect.  
NOTES  
• A mark or text on the menu icon for the function or mode  
currently selected is shown in green.  
• Some functions are not available during playback. (You cannot  
move  
to the associated icon when it is not available.)  
• The 3D PHONIC function does not affect the Dolby Digital  
bitstream signal from the DIGITAL OUT jack.  
• When the 3D PHONIC function is active, the [ANALOG DOWN  
MIX] setting in the [AUDIO] setting display is not available.  
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Advanced operations  
Menu bar functions for DVD VIDEO  
Menu bar functions for SVCD/Video CD/  
Audio CD  
Time mode selection  
During playback, selects the time mode shown in the display  
window and in the status bar.  
Time mode selection  
Selects the time mode shown in the display window and in the  
status bar.  
Press ENTER to select the time mode from the following.  
• TOTAL: Current title elapsed time  
T.REM: Current title remaining time  
• TIME: Current chapter elapsed time  
• REM: Current chapter remaining time  
Press ENTER to select the time mode from the following.  
• TIME: Current track elepsed time  
• REM: Current track remaining time (while in stop mode,  
current track total time)  
• TOTAL: Disc elapsed time  
T.REM: Disc remaining time (while in stop mode, disc total time)  
Repeat mode (See also page 44)  
Selects the repeat mode during playback.  
Repeat mode (See also page 44)  
Selects the repeat mode.  
1. Open the pull-down window.  
2. Press 5/to select the repeat mode from the following.  
• CHAPTER: Current chapter repeat  
1. Open the pull-down window.  
2. Press 5/to select the repeat mode from the following.  
• TRACK: Current track repeat  
• TITLE:  
• A-B:  
Current title repeat  
A-B repeat  
• OFF:  
Repeat mode deactivated  
• ALL:  
• A-B:  
• OFF:  
All track repeat  
A-B repeat  
Repeat mode deactivated  
3. Press ENTER to make the selected repeat function active.  
3. Press ENTER to make the selected repeat function active.  
Time search (See also page 42)  
Specifies a time from the beginning of the current title as the  
point from which to begin playback.  
Time search (See also page 42)  
Specifies a time from the beginning of the disc as the point from  
which to begin playback.  
CHAP.  
Chapter search  
During playback, specifies a desired chapter to be played back  
from.  
PROG.  
Program playback (See also pages 42 and 43)  
While stopped, specifies the playback order of tracks.  
1. Open the pull-down window.  
2. Press numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter a desired chapter  
number. (For example, to specify “10,” press 1, then 0.)  
3. Press ENTER to begin playback from the specified chapter.  
RND.  
Random playback (See also page 43)  
While stopped, activates random playback.  
Audio selection (See also page 45)  
During playback, selects the audio language or sound track.  
Audio selection (See also page 45)  
During SVCD/Video CD playback, selects the audio channel(s).  
1. Open the pull-down window.  
2. Press 5/to select a desired audio language or sound track.  
3. Press ENTER to begin playback with the selected audio.  
1. Open the pull-down window.  
2. Press 5/to select a desired audio channel(s).  
3. Press ENTER to play back with the selected audio channel(s).  
Subtitle selection (See also page 45)  
During playback, selects the subtitle language.  
Subtitle selection (See also page 45)  
During SVCD playback, selects the subtitle.  
1. Open the pull-down window.  
2. Press 5/to select a desired subtitle language.  
3. Press ENTER to begin playback with the selected subtitle.  
1. Open the pull-down window.  
2. Press 5/to select a desired subtitle.  
3. Press ENTER to begin playback with the selected subtitle.  
Angle selection (See also page 45)  
During playback, selects a desired scene angle in a multi-angle  
part.  
1. Open the pull-down window.  
2. Press 5/to select a scene angle.  
3. Press ENTER to begin playback with the selected scene angle.  
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MP3/WMA disc playback  
• As for MP3 files, we recommend you to record your material at  
a 44.1 kHz sampling rate, using the 128 kbps data transfer rate.  
• As for WMA files, make sure that the copyright feature is set to  
off.  
• As for WMA files, we recommend you to record your material at  
a bit rate of 64 kbps or higher.  
Basic operations  
Use the following buttons to control MP3/WMA disc playback.  
ENTER: Starts playback while stopped.  
3:  
7:  
8:  
Starts playback while stopped or paused.  
Stops playback.  
Pauses playback.  
4/¢:Skips back or forward a track during playback.  
Selects the previous or next track while stopped.  
If you press 3during playback, or press 7to stop playback  
followed by 3, the player starts playback from the beginning of  
the current track.  
NOTE  
NOTES  
When operating the player using the remote control, always  
set the mode selector to “DVD”.  
• The player does not support “packet writing (UDF format)”  
discs.  
• The player does not support the ID3 tag.  
• The player supports discs recorded with multiple sessions.  
• Some discs may not play due to disc characteristics or  
recording conditions.  
• Programmed and random playback functions do not work with  
MP3/WMA discs.  
• As for MP3, the player only can play back tracks with the  
following file extensions; “.MP3,” “.Mp3,” “.mp3” and “.mP3.”  
• As for WMA, the player only can play back tracks with the  
following file extensions; “.WMA,” “.wma,” and any other  
combination of upper case and lower case letters (such as  
“.Wma”).  
• Time required for reading the disc contents may vary for  
different discs, depending on the numbers of groups (folders)  
and tracks (files) recorded, etc.  
Operations  
The player can play back MP3 files and WMA files on a home  
recorded CD-R/RW disc or commercially available CD. We refer  
to a disc that contains MP3 and/or WMA files as an “MP3/WMA  
disc” in this manual.  
Note that if a disc contains both of MP3/WMA files and JPEG  
files, you can only play back files of the type selected by the  
[MP3&WMA/JPEG] setting in the [PICTURE] preference display  
(see page 56).  
You cannot advance or reverse playback by pressing ¡or  
1, or by holding down ¢or 4 during MP3/WMA disc  
playback.  
• The player supports WMA files recorded with a bit rate of 48  
kbps or higher. The player cannot play back WMA files recorded  
with a bit rate under 48 kbps.  
About MP3/WMA discs  
On an MP3/WMA disc, each song is recorded as a file (track).  
Files are sometimes grouped into folders by artists, album, etc.  
• Each file is regarded as a track.  
• A folder which has one or more files is regarded as a group.  
• A folder which does not directly contain any tracks is ignored.  
• Files which do not belong to any folder are grouped into “group  
1.”  
• The player recognizes up to 150 tracks per group, and up to 99  
groups per disc. If there are files other than MP3/WMA files,  
they also count in the 150-file total.  
Selecting the desired group and track  
When inserting an MP3/WMA disc, after the disc contents are  
read, the MP3/WMA CONTROL display automatically appears on  
the TV screen.  
You can specify the desired group/track from the display using  
the following procedure.  
Max. 99 groups per disc  
1 Make sure that the black (cursor) bar is in the  
Track 1.mp3  
Track 2.mp3  
Track 3.mp3  
left (group) column.  
Group 1  
If it is in the right column, press 2to move it to the left  
column.  
Group 2  
2 Press 5/to move the bar to a desired  
group.  
Track 4.mp3  
Track 5.mp3  
Track 6.mp3  
On the right column, tracks in the selected group are shown.  
Group 4  
3 Press 4/¢to select a desired track, then  
press ENTER or 3.  
Group 3  
Max.150 tracks  
per group  
or  
Press the numeric buttons to directly specify  
a desired track number.  
To select 5: press 5.  
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.  
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.  
Notes for making your own MP3/WMA disc using a  
CD-R/CD-RW disc  
• Select “ISO 9660” as the disc format.  
The player starts playback from the selected track.  
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2 Press the numeric buttons to specify a  
desired group number.  
To select 5: press 5.  
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.  
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.  
Specify the group number within several seconds after  
pressing TITLE/GROUP (i.e. while the display window shows  
[--]).  
The player starts playback from track 1 of the selected group.  
3 Press the numeric buttons to specify a  
desired track number.  
The player starts playback from the specified track.  
You can also use 4/¢or 5/to specify a track, instead  
of the numeric buttons.  
Repeat playback  
During playback or while stopped, press  
REPEAT.  
Each time you press REPEAT, the repeat mode changes as  
follows.  
If you press REPEAT while stopped, you need to press  
ENTER or 3to start repeat playback.  
MP3/WMA  
CONTROL  
display  
Display  
window  
Function  
Current track elapsed time  
REPEAT TRACK  
REPEAT GROUP  
REPEAT ALL  
Repeats the current  
track.  
1
MP3/WMA CONTROL  
Group : 01 / 10  
Time : 00:03:08  
Track : 01 / 06 (Total 28)  
Repeats all tracks in  
the current group.  
spring  
sumer  
fall  
winter  
sea  
begonia.mp3  
german chamomile.mp3  
kiwi fruit.mp3  
orchard grass.mp3  
petunia.mp3  
north pole.mp3  
Repeats all tracks on  
the disc.  
mountain  
camp  
picnic  
skiing  
flower  
No indication  
The repeat mode is off.  
(TV screen)  
Selected repeat mode  
Track column of the  
current group  
Group column  
Selected track  
MP3/WMA CONTROL  
Group : 01 / 10  
REPEAT TRACK  
Track : 01 / 06 (Total 28)  
begonia.mp3  
german chamomile.mp3  
kiwi fruit.mp3  
spring  
sumer  
fall  
Hint  
You can also select a desired track by pressing 3 to move the  
black bar to the right (track) column then using 5/.  
To stop repeat playback  
Press 7. Note that the repeat mode remains active.  
NOTES  
• If an MP3/WMA file name includes any 2-byte character, the  
player cannot show the file name correctly.  
• Only MP3/WMA files are shown on the MP3/WMA CONTROL  
display.  
• The order of groups/tracks shown in the MP3/WMA CONTROL  
display may differ from the order shown on your personal  
computer when you set the disc on your computer.  
To quit repeat playback  
During playback, press REPEAT until no repeat icon is shown on  
the display window.  
While stopped, press REPEAT until repeat mode indication on  
the MP3/WMA CONTROL display goes off.  
Direct selection  
You can select a desired group directly by specifying the group  
number.  
1 During playback or while stopped, press  
TITLE/GROUP.  
[--] is shown in the group display area of the display window.  
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JPEG disc playback  
Notes for making your own JPEG disc using a CD-R/  
CD-RW disc  
• Select “ISO 9660” as the disc format.  
• We recommend you to record your material at a 640 x 480 pixel  
resolution.  
• This player supports the baseline JPEG format.  
Basic operations  
To see a desired picture  
When inserting a JPEG disc, after the disc contents are read, the  
JPEG CONTROL display automatically appears on the TV  
screen.  
JPEG CONTROL  
Group : 01 / 10  
File : 01 / 06 (Total 28)  
NOTE  
spring  
sumer  
fall  
begonia.jpg  
german chamomile.jpg  
kiwi fruit.jpg  
winter  
sea  
mountain  
camp  
picnic  
skiing  
flower  
orchard grass.jpg  
petunia.jpg  
north pole.jpg  
When operating the player using the remote control, always  
set the mode selector to “DVD”.  
Note that if a disc contains both of MP3/WMA files and JPEG  
files, you can only play back files of the type selected by the  
[MP3&WMA/JPEG] setting in the [PICTURE] preference display  
(see page 56).  
You can select a desired file for playback via this display.  
1 Make sure that the black (cursor) bar is in the  
About JPEG discs  
left (group) column.  
On a JPEG disc, each picture is recorded as a file. Files are  
sometimes grouped into folders by category, etc.  
• A folder which has one or more files is regarded as a group.  
• A folder which does not directly contain any files is ignored.  
• Files which do not belong to any folder are grouped into “group  
1.”  
If it is in the right column, press 2to move it to the left  
column.  
2 Press 5/to move the bar to a desired  
group.  
On the right column, files in the selected group are shown.  
• The player recognizes up to 150 files per group, and up to 99  
groups per disc. If there are files other than JPEG files, they  
also count against the 150-file total.  
3 Press 4/¢ to select a desired file, then  
press ENTER.  
The selected file (still picture) is shown on the TV.  
Max. 99 groups per disc  
Hint  
You can also select a desired file by pressing 3to move the black  
bar to the right (file) column then using 5/.  
File 1.jpg  
Group 1  
File 2.jpg  
File 3.jpg  
NOTE  
If the selected file is unplayable, a black screen appears.  
Group 2  
To display another picture  
Press 4/¢or 5/to select the desired picture.  
File 4.jpg  
File 5.jpg  
File 6.jpg  
To dismiss the picture  
Group 4  
Press 7or MENU.  
The TV screen returns to the JPEG CONTROL display.  
Group 3  
Max.150 files  
per group  
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JPEG disc playback  
Viewing pictures continuously (slide  
show mode)  
You can see files (still pictures) one after another automatically.  
To start the slide show  
Press 3.  
The slide show starts from the beginning of the disc.  
Each file (still picture) is displayed for approximately 3  
seconds.  
To stop slide show playback in the middle  
Press 7or MENU.  
The TV screen returns to the JPEG CONTROL display.  
Pressing 3resumes slide show playback from the last picture  
displayed.  
To keep showing the current picture  
Press 8or ENTER.  
Pressing 3resumes the slide show playback.  
To select the start point of the slide show  
From the JPEG CONTROL display  
NOTES  
1 Make sure that the black (cursor) bar is in the  
• The player supports the baseline JPEG format.  
• The player does not support “packet writing (UDF format)”  
discs.  
• The player supports discs recorded with multiple sessions.  
• The player may not be able to read some discs, or may take a  
long time to display a picture on the disc, due to disc  
characteristics, recording conditions, or numbers of groups  
(folders), etc.  
left (group) column.  
If it is in the right column, press 2to move it to the left  
column.  
2 Press 5/to move the bar to a desired  
group.  
• Programmed and random playback functions do not work with  
JPEG discs.  
• The screen saver function will be activated if the same picture is  
displayed for more than 5 minutes except during slide show  
playback.  
3 Press 4/¢ to select a desired file.  
4 Press 3.  
The slide show starts from the specified file.  
• The player only can play back files with the following file  
extensions; “.jpg,” “.jpeg,” “.JPG,” “.JPEG” and any other  
combination of upper case and lower case letters (such as  
“Jpg”).  
• If a JPEG file name includes any 2-byte character, the player  
may not show the file name correctly.  
• If a picture has been saved at greater than 640 x 480 pixel  
resolution, it may take some time to display the picture.  
• The player does not support pixel size pictures of more than  
2400 pixels. Make sure that the picture pixel size is 2400 pixels  
or less.  
Direct selection  
1 During playback or while stopped, press  
TITLE/GROUP.  
2 Press the numeric buttons to specify a  
desired group number.  
To select 5: press 5.  
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.  
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.  
3 Press the numeric buttons to specify a  
To zoom in the picture  
desired file number.  
The player starts slide show playback from the specified file.  
If you do not specify a file, the player starts slide show  
playback from the first file in the group.  
1 While in pause mode, press ZOOM.  
Pressing ZOOM causes the player to zoom in on the image.  
Each time you press ZOOM, the magnification is doubled  
(1.8, 4, 8, 16, 32 and 64 times).  
2 Press 5//2/3to move the zoomed position.  
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Repeat function  
In the slide show mode, you can repeat playback of JPEG files in  
a group or on the disc.  
1 While the JPEG CONTROL display is shown,  
press REPEAT.  
Pressing REPEAT switches the repeat mode.  
When the repeat mode is turned on, the [  
in the display window.  
] indicator lights  
The selected repeat mode is shown on the JPEG CONTROL  
display.  
REPEAT ALL:  
REPEAT GROUP:All files in the current group are repeated.  
No indication: The repeat mode is off.  
All files on the disc are repeated.  
2 Press 3to start repeat playback.  
To stop repeat playback  
Press 7.  
The repeat mode remains active.  
To quit repeat playback  
Press 7or MENU while the JPEG CONTROL display is shown,  
and press REPEAT until the repeat mode indication goes off.  
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Changing the initial settings  
OTHERS  
OTHERS  
RESUME  
ON  
ON SCREEN GUIDE  
AUTO STANDBY  
ON  
OFF  
DVD1  
AV COMPULINK MODE  
PARENTAL LOCK  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
How to set preferences  
1 Press CHOICE.  
One of the preference on-screen displays appears on the TV  
screen.  
You can see four icons at the top right of the on-screen  
display for the settings.  
: LANGUAGE menu  
: PICTURE menu  
: AUDIO menu  
NOTE  
When operating the player using the remote control, always  
set the mode selector to “DVD”.  
: OTHERS menu  
2 Press 2/3to select the appropriate icon.  
The appropriate display appears on the TV screen.  
Selecting preferences  
3 Press 5/to move  
to select the item you  
This section refers to the settings which are already made when  
you purchase the player. Read this section when you want to  
connect this player to a wide-vision TV set, or when you want to  
otherwise change the settings according to your preferences and  
viewing environment.  
want to edit.  
The color of the selected item changes.  
4 Press ENTER.  
A pull-down menu appears over the selected item.  
About the Preference display  
The Preference display consists of the LANGUAGE, PICTURE,  
AUDIO and OTHERS setting displays, each having setting items.  
LANGUAGE  
MENU LANGUAGE  
AUDIO LANGUAGE  
SUBTITLE  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
LANGUAGE  
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
LANGUAGE  
FRENCH  
GERMAN  
MENU LANGUAGE  
AUDIO LANGUAGE  
SUBTITLE  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
Selected item  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
5 Press 5/to select from the options then  
PICTURE  
press ENTER.  
PICTURE  
MONITOR TYPE  
The selected option is set.  
• For details about each setting, see the following.  
4:3 LB  
AUTO  
PICTURE SOURCE  
SCREEN SAVER  
MP3&WMA/JPEG  
ON  
MP3&WMA  
To dismiss a preference display  
Press CHOICE.  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
NOTES  
AUDIO  
• While an MP3/WMA or JPEG disc is inserted, you cannot bring  
up any preference display.  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
ANALOG DOWN MIX  
• When a preference display is shown on a wide TV screen, the  
upper and lower parts of the preference display sometimes may  
be cut off. If this happens, adjust the picture size control of the  
TV.  
STREAM/PCM  
STEREO  
D RANGE CONTROL  
OUTPUT LEVEL  
NORMAL  
STANDARD  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
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LANGUAGE menu  
MENU LANGUAGE  
You can select the default menu language to be displayed if it is  
contained on a DVD VIDEO disc.  
Setting options  
ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN,  
JAPANESE, language code from AA to ZU  
• If the disc does not have a menu in the selected language, the  
disc’s default language will be used.  
[16:9 AUTO] (Wide television screen): select when you  
connect the player to a wide-screen (16:9) TV.  
[4:3 LB] (Letter Box conversion): select when you connect the  
player to a normal (4:3) TV.  
• For details about language codes, see “Appendix B: Table of  
languages and their abbreviations” on page 60.  
You cannot change the setting during playback.  
When playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded in wide picture  
format, the picture is shown with black bars at the top and  
bottom.  
AUDIO LANGUAGE  
You can select the default audio language to be played if it is  
contained on a DVD VIDEO disc.  
Setting options  
ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN,  
JAPANESE, language code from AA to ZU  
• If the disc does not have the selected language, the disc’s  
default language will be used.  
• For details about language codes, see “Appendix B: Table of  
languages and their abbreviations” on page 60.  
You cannot change the setting during playback.  
[4:3 PS] (Pan Scan conversion): select when you connect the  
player to a normal (4:3) TV.  
When playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded in wide picture  
format, the picture is zoomed to fill the screen vertically, and the  
left and right sides of the image are chopped off.  
Note, however, that the picture will be shown in the 4:3 LB  
mode even if you select the 4:3 PS mode depending on the  
disc.  
SUBTITLE  
You can select the default subtitle language to be displayed if it is  
contained on a DVD VIDEO disc.  
Setting options  
OFF, ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN,  
ITALIAN, JAPANESE, language code from AA to ZU  
• If the disc does not have a subtitle in the selected language, the  
disc’s default language will be used.  
• For details about language codes, see “Appendix B: Table of  
languages and their abbreviations” on page 60.  
You cannot change the setting during playback.  
PICTURE SOURCE  
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
You can select the on-screen display language of the player.  
This mode selects whether the content on the disc is processed  
by field (video source) or by frame (film source). You can obtain  
optimal picture quality according to the source type to be played  
back by selecting an appropriate option.  
Setting options  
ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN  
Setting options  
• Some on-screen messages are shown in English regardless of  
the setting.  
You cannot change the on-screen language shown on the MP3  
display.  
AUTO, FILM, VIDEO(NORMAL), VIDEO(ACTIVE)  
[AUTO]: select when playing back a disc containing both video  
and film source materials.  
The player recognizes the picture type (film or video source) of  
the current disc according to the disc information. Normally,  
select this option.  
[FILM]: select when playing back a film source disc.  
[VIDEO(NORMAL)]: select when playing back a video source  
disc with relatively a few movements.  
[VIDEO(ACTIVE)]: select when playing back a video source disc  
with relatively a lot of movements.  
PICTURE menu  
MONITOR TYPE  
You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play  
back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen televisions.  
Setting options  
SCREEN SAVER  
16:9 NORMAL, 16:9 AUTO, 4:3 LB, 4:3 PS  
You can set the screen saver function to ON or OFF. (See page  
[16:9 NORMAL] (Wide television screen): select when you  
connect the player to a wide-screen (16:9) TV whose aspect  
ratio is fixed to 16:9 (the unit automatically adjusts the screen  
width of the output signal correctly when playing back a 4:3  
source).  
40.)  
Setting options  
ON, OFF  
If you play a 4:3 DVD VIDEO source using the [16:9 NORMAL]  
mode, the picture character changes slightly due to the process  
for converting the picture width.  
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[TV MODE]: select if DVD VIDEO disc sound level is lower than  
TV program sound level. Thus you can hear sound at a lower  
volume clearly.  
MP3&WMA/JPEG  
The player can play MP3/WMA and JPEG files recorded on a  
CD-R/CD-RW disc. However, if a disc contains both MP3/WMA  
and JPEG files, you can only play files of the type selected in this  
menu item.  
OUTPUT LEVEL  
This setting allows you to attenuate the level of the signal output  
from the player’s analog AUDIO OUT terminals.  
Setting options  
MP3&WMA, JPEG  
[MP3&WMA]: when selected, only MP3/WMA files can be played  
back.  
Setting options  
STANDARD, LOW  
• If the sound output from the speaker is distorted, select [LOW].  
[JPEG]: when selected, only JPEG files can be played back.  
AUDIO menu  
OTHERS menu  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
RESUME  
To connect the player’s digital output to an external device  
equipped with a digital input, this item must be set correctly.  
See “Appendix C: Digital output signal chart” on page 60 for  
details about the relation between the setting and output signals.  
You can select the resume playback mode.  
see page 38 and 39 for details about the resume playback  
function.  
Setting options  
Setting options  
ON, OFF, DISC RESUME  
PCM ONLY, DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM, STREAM/PCM  
[PCM ONLY]: select when you connect the DIGITAL OUT jack of  
the player to the linear PCM digital input of other audio  
equipment.  
[DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM]: select when you connect the digital  
input of a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier with a built-in  
Dolby Digital decoder.  
When this option is selected, playing back a disc recorded by  
the MPEG Multichannel format outputs a linear PCM digital  
signal.  
[STREAM/PCM]: select when you connect the digital input of an  
amplifier with a built-in DTS, MPEG Multichannel or Dolby  
Digital decoder, or the stand-alone unit of such a decoder.  
• With some DVD VIDEO discs that are not fully copy-protected,  
a 20 or 24 bit digital signal may be output.  
[ON]: when selected, the player can resume playback of the disc  
from the position where playback was last interrupted, if the  
disc is still in the disc tray.  
[OFF]: when selected, the resume function is deactivated.  
[DISC RESUME]: when selected, the player can resume  
playback of the last 30 discs played. The player retains a  
memory of the interrupted positions of the last 30 discs played,  
even though they have been removed from the disc tray.  
ON SCREEN GUIDE  
The player can display “on-screen guide” icons or characters on  
the picture, which show what is happening to the disc or the  
player.  
Example of “on-screen guide” icons:  
,
,
• A signal recorded with the 96 kHz or higher sampling frequency  
is output from the DIGITAL OUT jack with the 48 kHz sampling  
frequency.  
• When playing a DVD VIDEO or Audio CD disc with DTS, use a  
DTS decoder to get correct signals from your speakers.  
Setting options  
ON, OFF  
[ON]: when selected, the on-screen guide is activated.  
AUTO STANDBY  
When the player is stopped for more than 30 minutes or 60  
ANALOG DOWN MIX  
To correctly play the audio on a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with  
surround multichannel audio, you must set this item properly  
according to your audio system configuration.  
(This function does not work when the 3D PHONIC function is  
activated.)  
minutes, the player enters standby mode automatically.  
Setting options  
60, 30, OFF  
Setting options  
AV COMPULINK MODE  
This item is provided for use in the future. Leave it as the default  
setting (“DVD 1”).  
DOLBY SURROUND, STEREO  
[DOLBY SURROUND]: select when listening to multichannel  
surround audio with the player’s analog AUDIO OUT terminals  
connected to a surround decoder.  
[STEREO]: select when listening to conventional two-channel  
stereo audio with the player’s AUDIO OUT terminals connected  
to a stereo amplifier/receiver or television set, or in case you  
want to record the audio from a DVD VIDEO disc to MiniDisc,  
cassette, etc.  
PARENTAL LOCK  
When this option is selected, pressing ENTER on the remote  
control unit brings up the PARENTAL LOCK display shown below.  
This allows you to restrict children from playing DVD VIDEO  
discs.  
D. RANGE CONTROL  
This setting provides optimal audio quality from the analog  
AUDIO OUT terminals for listening to DVD VIDEO discs recorded  
in Dolby Digital format, at low or middle volume.  
PARENTAL LOCK  
COUNTRY CODE  
SET LEVEL  
PASSWORD  
EXIT  
GB  
NONE  
_ _ _ _  
Setting options  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
WIDE RANGE, NORMAL, TV MODE  
[WIDE RANGE]: when selected, audio is played back with the  
widest dynamic range so that you can enjoy powerful playback  
sound.  
• See page 57 for details about the parental lock setting.  
[NORMAL]: normally, select this option.  
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PARENTAL LOCK  
COUNTRY CODE  
SET LEVEL  
PASSWORD  
EXIT  
GB  
FX  
GA  
GB  
GD  
GE  
GF  
GH  
NONE  
_ _ _ _  
SELECT  
USE 5TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
ENTER  
5 Press ENTER.  
moves to [SET LEVEL].  
6 Press ENTER to bring up the pull-down  
menu.  
In the pull-down menu, [NONE] and levels [8] to [1] are  
available.  
[NONE] does not restrict playback. Level [1] is the strictest  
level. Discs rated higher than the selected level are restricted.  
PARENTAL LOCK  
COUNTRY CODE  
SET LEVEL  
PASSWORD  
EXIT  
GB  
NONE  
8
7
6
5
4
3
NONE  
_ _ _ _  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
7 Press 5/to select a desired parental lock  
Limiting playback by children  
level, then press ENTER.  
This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which  
contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by  
the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes  
supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not  
want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other  
scenes.  
moves to [PASSWORD].  
8 Press the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter a  
4-digit password.  
PARENTAL LOCK  
COUNTRY CODE  
SET LEVEL  
PASSWORD  
EXIT  
GB  
NONE  
1234  
To set Parental Lock for the first time  
...  
SELECT  
NEW PASSWORD? PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEY  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
ENTER  
1 Bring up the OTHERS menu.  
2 Press 5/to move  
to select [PARENTAL  
LOCK] then press ENTER.  
9 Press ENTER.  
The parental lock feature is set.  
The Parental Lock on-screen display appears on the TV  
screen.  
moves to [EXIT]. Pressing ENTER again returns to the  
[OTHERS] menu of the preference display.  
Hint  
PARENTAL LOCK  
COUNTRY CODE  
GB  
If you want to change the password at step 8, do it before  
pressing ENTER.  
SET LEVEL  
PASSWORD  
EXIT  
NONE  
_ _ _ _  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
3 While  
is pointing to [COUNTRY CODE],  
press ENTER to bring up the pull-down  
menu.  
4 Press 5/to select the country code.  
Select the code of the country whose standards were used to  
rate the DVD VIDEO disc content.  
See “Appendix A: Country/Area code list for Parental Lock”  
on page 59.  
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7 Press ENTER.  
moves to [EXIT]. Pressing ENTER again returns to the  
[OTHERS] menu of the preference display.  
NOTE  
If you enter the wrong password more than 3 times in step 3  
above, moves to [EXIT] automatically and 5/do not work.  
To temporarily release the Parental Lock  
If the parental level is set to a strict value, some discs may not  
play at all.  
When you insert such a disc and try to play it, the following  
parental lock on-screen display appears on the TV screen, asking  
you whether you want the parental lock to be temporarily  
released or not.  
1 Press 5/to move  
to [TEMPORARY  
RELEASE], then press ENTER.  
PARENTAL LOCK  
TEMPORARY RELEASE  
NOT RELEASE  
PASSWORD  
_ _ _ _  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
To change the settings  
2 Press the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter  
your 4-digit password.  
You can change the parental lock settings later.  
The parental lock is released, and the player starts playback.  
If you enter a wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears  
on the TV screen. Enter the correct password.  
1 Bring up the OTHERS menu.  
2 Press 5/to move  
to select [PARENTAL  
LOCK] and press ENTER.  
NOTE  
When you enter the wrong password 3 times at step 2 above,  
moves to [NOT RELEASE] automatically and 5/do not work.  
The parental lock on-screen display appears on the TV  
screen.  
3 While  
is pointing to [PASSWORD], press  
the numeric buttons to enter your current 4-  
digit password then press ENTER.  
moves to [COUNTRY CODE] if you enter the correct  
password.  
If you enter a wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears  
on the TV screen, and you cannot go to the next step.  
If you forget your password, enter “8888.” The current  
password is deleted and you can set a new password.  
4 To change the [COUNTRY CODE] or [SET  
LEVEL], press ENTER to bring up the  
associated pull-down menu when  
pointing to the desired item.  
is  
5 Press 5/to select the desired option then  
press ENTER.  
If you change the country code, you must reselect the  
parental lock level.  
6 While  
is pointing to [PASSWORD], press  
the numeric buttons to enter a 4-digit  
password.  
The password entered in this step becomes the new  
password. If you want to keep the same password as before,  
enter the same password.  
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Additional information  
(for page 57)  
Appendix A: Country/Area code list for Parental Lock  
AD Andorra  
ES Spain  
LI  
Liechtenstein  
SE Sweden  
ET Ethiopia  
LK Sri Lanka  
LR Liberia  
SG Singapore  
AE United Arab Emirates  
AF Afghanistan  
FI  
Finland  
Fiji  
SH Saint Helena  
SI Slovenia  
FJ  
LS Lesotho  
AG Antigua and Barbuda  
FK Falkland Islands  
LT  
Lithuania  
SJ Svalbard and Jan Mayen  
SK Slovakia  
AI  
Anguilla  
FM Micronesia (Federated  
States of)  
LU Luxembourg  
LV Latvia  
AL Albania  
SL Sierra Leone  
SM San Marino  
AM Armenia  
FO Faroe Islands  
FR France  
LY Libyan Arab Jamahiriya  
MA Morocco  
AN Netherlands Antilles  
AO Angola  
SN Senegal  
FX France, Metropolitan  
GA Gabon  
MC Monaco  
SO Somalia  
AQ Antarctica  
AR Argentina  
AS American Samoa  
AT Austria  
MD Moldova, Republic of  
MG Madagascar  
MH Marshall Islands  
ML Mali  
SR Suriname  
GB United Kingdom  
GD Grenada  
ST Sao Tome and Principe  
SV El Salvador  
GE Georgia  
SY Syrian Arab Republic  
SZ Swaziland  
AU Australia  
GF French Guiana  
GH Ghana  
MM Myanmar  
MN Mongolia  
AW Aruba  
TC Turks and Caicos Islands  
TD Chad  
AZ Azerbaijan  
BA Bosnia and Herzegovina  
BB Barbados  
BD Bangladesh  
BE Belgium  
GI  
Gibraltar  
MO Macau  
GL Greenland  
GM Gambia  
MP Northern Mariana Islands  
MQ Martinique  
MR Mauritania  
MS Montserrat  
MT Malta  
TF French Southern  
Territories  
GN Guinea  
TG Togo  
GP Guadeloupe  
GQ Equatorial Guinea  
GR Greece  
TH Thailand  
BF Burkina Faso  
BG Bulgaria  
TJ  
Tajikistan  
TK Tokelau  
MU Mauritius  
BH Bahrain  
GS South Georgia and the  
South Sandwich  
TM Turkmenistan  
TN Tunisia  
MV Maldives  
BI  
Burundi  
MW Malawi  
BJ Benin  
GT Guatemala  
GU Guam  
TO Tonga  
MX Mexico  
BM Bermuda  
TP East Timor  
TR Turkey  
MY Malaysia  
BN Brunei Darussalam  
BO Bolivia  
GW Guinea-Bissau  
GY Guyana  
MZ Mozambique  
NA Namibia  
TT Trinidad and Tobago  
TV Tuvalu  
BR Brazil  
HK Hong Kong  
NC New Caledonia  
NE Niger  
BS Bahamas  
BT Bhutan  
HM Heard Island and  
McDonald Islands  
TW Taiwan  
TZ Tanzania, United Republic  
of  
NF Norfolk Island  
NG Nigeria  
BV Bouvet Island  
BW Botswana  
BY Belarus  
HN Honduras  
HR Croatia  
HT Haiti  
UA Ukraine  
UG Uganda  
NI  
Nicaragua  
NL Netherlands  
NO Norway  
BZ Belize  
HU Hungary  
UM United States Minor  
Outlying Islands  
CA Canada  
ID  
IE  
IL  
Indonesia  
Ireland  
Israel  
NP Nepal  
CC Cocos (Keeling) Islands  
CF Central African Republic  
CG Congo  
US United States  
UY Uruguay  
NR Nauru  
NU Niue  
IN  
IO  
India  
UZ Uzbekistan  
NZ New Zealand  
OM Oman  
CH Switzerland  
British Indian Ocean  
Territory  
VA Vatican City State (Holy  
See)  
CI  
Côte d’Ivoire  
IQ  
IR  
IS  
IT  
Iraq  
VC Saint Vincent and the  
Grenadines  
PA Panama  
CK Cook Islands  
CL Chile  
Iran (Islamic Republic of)  
PE Peru  
VE Venezuela  
Iceland  
Italy  
PF French Polynesia  
PG Papua New Guinea  
PH Philippines  
PK Pakistan  
CM Cameroon  
CN China  
VG Virgin Islands (British)  
VI  
Virgin Islands (U.S.)  
JM Jamaica  
JO Jordan  
CO Colombia  
CR Costa Rica  
CU Cuba  
VN Vietnam  
VU Vanuatu  
JP Japan  
PL Poland  
WF Wallis and Futuna Islands  
WS Samoa  
KE Kenya  
PM Saint Pierre and Miquelon  
PN Pitcairn  
CV Cape Verde  
CX Christmas Island  
CY Cyprus  
KG Kyrgyzstan  
KH Cambodia  
YE Yemen  
PR Puerto Rico  
PT Portugal  
YT Mayotte  
KI  
Kiribati  
CZ Czech Republic  
DE Germany  
DJ Djibouti  
YU Yugoslavia  
ZA South Africa  
ZM Zambia  
KM Comoros  
PW Palau  
KN Saint Kitts and Nevis  
PY Paraguay  
QA Qatar  
KP Korea, Democratic  
People's Republic of  
DK Denmark  
DM Dominica  
DO Dominican Republic  
DZ Algeria  
ZR Zaire  
RE Réunion  
KR Korea, Republic of  
KW Kuwait  
ZW Zimbabwe  
RO Romania  
RU Russian Federation  
RW Rwanda  
KY Cayman Islands  
KZ Kazakhstan  
EC Ecuador  
SA Saudi Arabia  
SB Solomon Islands  
SC Seychelles  
SD Sudan  
EE Estonia  
LA Lao People's Democratic  
Republic  
EG Egypt  
EH Western Sahara  
ER Eritrea  
LB Lebanon  
LC Saint Lucia  
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SU Sundanese  
Appendix B: Table of languages and their abbreviations  
AA  
AB  
AF  
Afar  
FA  
Persian  
Finnish  
Fiji  
KM Cambodian  
OM (Afan) Oromo  
Abkhazian  
Afrikaans  
FI  
KN Kannada  
OR Oriya  
SV  
Swedish  
FJ  
KO Korean (KOR)  
PA  
PL  
PS  
PT  
Panjabi  
SW Swahili  
AM Ameharic  
AR Arabic  
FO Faroese  
FY Frisian  
KS  
Kashmiri  
Polish  
TA  
Tamil  
KU Kurdish  
Pashto, Pushto  
Portuguese  
TE  
Telugu  
AS  
AY  
AZ  
BA  
BE  
Assamese  
Aymara  
GA Irish  
KY  
LA  
LN  
LO  
LT  
Kirghiz  
TG Tajik  
GD Scots Gaelic  
Latin  
QU Quechua  
TH  
TI  
Thai  
Azerbaijani  
Bashkir  
GL  
Galician  
Lingala  
RM Rhaeto-Romance  
RN Kirundi  
Tigrinya  
Turkmen  
Tagalog  
Setswana  
GN Guarani  
GU Gujarati  
HA Hausa  
Laothian  
Lithuanian  
Latvian, Lettish  
TK  
TL  
TN  
Byelorussian  
RO Rumanian  
RU Russian  
BG Bulgarian  
BH Bihari  
LV  
HI  
Hindi  
MG Malagasy  
MI Maori  
RW Kinyarwanda  
TO Tongan  
BI  
Bislama  
HR Croatian  
HU Hungarian  
HY Armenian  
SA  
Sanskrit  
TR  
TS  
TT  
Turkish  
Tsonga  
Tatar  
BN Bengali, Bangla  
BO Tibetan  
BR Breton  
MK Macedonian  
ML Malayalam  
MN Mongolian  
MO Moldavian  
MR Marathi  
SD Sindhi  
SG Sangho  
IA  
IE  
IK  
IN  
IS  
IW  
JI  
Interlingua  
Interlingue  
Inupiak  
SH Serbo-Croatian  
TW Twi  
CA Catalan  
CO Corsican  
CS Czech  
SI  
Singhalese  
Slovak  
UK Ukrainian  
UR Urdu  
SK  
SL  
Indonesian  
Icelandic  
Hebrew  
MS Malay (MAY)  
MT Maltese  
Slovenian  
UZ  
VI  
Uzbek  
CY Welsh  
SM Samoan  
SN Shona  
SO Somali  
SQ Albanian  
SR Serbian  
Vietnamese  
DA  
DZ  
EL  
Danish  
Bhutani  
Greek  
MY Burmese  
NA Nauru  
VO Volapuk  
WO Wolof  
XH Xhosa  
YO Yoruba  
Yiddish  
JW Javanese  
NE Nepali  
EO Esperanto  
ET Estonian  
EU Basque  
KA  
KK  
KL  
Georgian  
Kazakh  
NL  
Dutch  
NO Norwegian  
OC Occitan  
SS  
ST  
Siswati  
ZU  
Zulu  
Greenlandic  
Sesotho  
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Appendix C: Digital output signal chart  
Output  
Disc type  
PCM ONLY  
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM  
STREAM/PCM  
DVD with 48/44.1 kHz, 16/20/24 bit  
linear PCM  
48/44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM  
DVD with 96 kHz, 16/22/24 bit  
linear PCM  
48kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM (Down sampling)  
DVD with DTS  
48kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM  
48 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM  
48 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM  
44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM  
48kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM  
DTS bitstream  
MPEG bitstream  
DTS bitstream  
DVD with Dolby Digital  
DVD with MPEG Multichannel  
SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD  
Audio CD with DTS  
Dolby Digital bitstream  
CD-R/RW with MP3/WMA  
Linear PCM  
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Appendix D: Glossary  
Aspect ratio  
MP3  
A ratio which defines the shape of the rectangular picture in a TV.  
It is the width of the picture relative to the height. A conventional  
TV picture is 4:3 in aspect ratio.  
MP3 is an audio data compression format, which stands for  
MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3. Using MP3, you can achieve a data  
reduction of about 1:10.  
Bitstream  
MPEG  
The digital form of multichannel audio data (e.g., 5.1-channel)  
before it is decoded into its various channels.  
A family of Standards for compressing audio-visual infromation.  
“MPEG” standards include MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4.  
Video CD and MP3 are based on MPEG-1, while DVD is based  
on MPEG-2. MPEG stands for Moving Picture coding Experts  
Group.  
Chapter/title  
Chapter is the smallest division and title is the largest division on  
DVD VIDEO. A chapter is a division of a title and similar to a track  
for Video CD or Audio CD.  
MPEG Multichannel  
This feature expands the 5.1 channel audio format recorded on  
the disc to a 7.1 channel format. The further expansion of the 5.1  
channel audio makes it easy for you to reproduce the movie  
theater experience in your own home.  
Component video  
Video signals with three channels of separate information that  
makes up the picture. There are some types of component video,  
such as R/G/B and Y/CB(PB)/CR(PR).  
PAL (Phase Alternation by Line)  
A color television system format used extensively in Western  
Europe.  
Composite video  
A single video signal commonly used in most consumer video  
products that contains all luminance, color, and synchronization  
information.  
PBC  
PBC stands for “Playback control” and is a method of controlling  
disc play for Video CDs (VCD). You are able to interact with the  
disc through menus.  
Dolby Digital (AC3)  
A six-channel system consisting of left, center, right, left rear,  
right rear and LFE (Low-Frequency Effect channel, for use with a  
sub-woofer) channels. All processing is done in the digital  
domain. Not all Dolby Digital discs contain six (5.1) channels of  
information.  
RGB  
An abbreviation for Red, Green and Blue. Color monitors and  
color television sets display different hues by mixing these three  
colors.  
Dolby Surround/Dolby Pro Logic  
Dolby Surround records four channels of front and rear audio in  
two channels in a way that allows a decoder to recover the  
original four channels for playback. Because the audio is  
recorded in two channels, it can be played back naturally by a  
two-channel stereo system.  
Dolby Pro Logic introduces directional circuits in decoder-side  
processing (increasing the level of specific channels and lowering  
the level of silent channels) for greater spatial perspective, and  
adds a center speaker used primarily for dialog. The result is  
enhanced channel separation.  
S-video  
A video signal which improves picture quality over standard  
composite connections. Used on Super VHS, DVD, high end TV  
monitors, etc.  
Track  
The smallest division on SVCD, Video CD and Audio CD discs.  
WMA  
WMA is an abbreviation of “Windows Media Audio,” and is an  
audio data compression format developed by Microsoft  
Corporation. Sound quality of data compressed using WMA is  
the same as that of MP3, though the WMA file size is smaller  
than that of MP3.  
Down-mix  
Internal stereo mix of multichannel surround audio by a DVD  
player. The down-mix signals are output from stereo output  
connectors.  
DTS  
A Digital Surround audio encoding format configured with six  
(5.1) channels, similar to Dolby Digital. It requires a decoder,  
either in the player or in an external receiver. DTS stands for  
Digital Theater Systems.  
Not all DTS discs contain six (5.1) channels of information.  
Dynamic range  
The difference between the loudest and softest sounds.  
JPEG  
A popular file format for still image compression and storage.  
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group.  
There are three sub-types of the JPEG format as follows.  
• baseline JPEG: used for digital cameras, the web, etc.  
• progressive JPEG: used for the web  
• lossless JPEG: an old type, rarely used now  
Linear PCM audio  
PCM stands for “pulse code modulation.” Linear PCM is the usual  
method for digitally encoding audio without compression, and is  
used for the audio tracks on DVD VIDEO discs, Audio CDs, etc.  
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Operating other JVC products  
7 VCR  
You can use the remote control to operate not only this  
receiver but also other JVC products.  
You can always perform the following operations:  
• Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products.  
Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control  
signals—remote codes “A” and “B”. This remote control can  
operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.”  
To operate other products, aim the remote control directly at the  
remote sensor on the target product.  
VCR Turn on or off the VCR.  
:
After pressing VCR (source selecting button), you can perform the  
following operations on the VCR.  
CHANNEL +/–:  
Change the channel numbers on the VCR.  
Select the channel numbers on the VCR.  
Start playback.  
1 – 9, 0:  
3:  
Set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
7:  
Stop playback.  
8:  
Pause playback. To release it, press 3.  
Fast-wind a tape.  
HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER  
¡:  
1:  
AUDIO  
TV DIRECT  
DVD  
Rewind a tape.  
VCR  
VCR  
STB  
STB  
TV  
TV  
DVD  
7 STB  
DVD MULTI FM/AM  
TV/VIDEO MUTING  
You can always perform the following operations:  
TV VOL  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
DVD  
STB Turn on or off the STB.  
:
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
TUNING  
FM MODE  
TUNING  
After pressing STB (source selecting button), you can perform the  
following operations on the STB.  
MEMORY  
TA/NEWS/INFO  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
PTY  
CHANNEL +/–:  
1 – 9, 0:  
Change the channel numbers on the STB.  
Select the channel numbers on the STB.  
PTY  
ENTER  
ON  
SCREEN  
CHOICE  
7 DVD player  
You can always perform the following operations:  
DISPLAY  
PTY SEARCH  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
DVD Turn on or off the DVD player.  
:
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
100  
+10  
After setting the mode selector to “DVD” then pressing DVD  
(source selecting button), you can perform the following operations on  
the DVD Player.  
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
3:  
Start playback.  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
7:  
Stop playback.  
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
8:  
Pause playback. To release it, press 3.  
Skip to the beginning of the next chapter.  
¢:  
4:  
Return to the beginning of the current (or  
previous) chapter.  
MENU:  
Display or erase the menu screen.  
Select an item on the menu screen.  
Enter a selected item.  
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5//3/2:  
ENTER:  
You can always perform the following operations:  
TV  
:
Turn on or off the TV.  
You can also use AUDIO, SUBTITILE, TITLE/GROUP, RETURN,  
ZOOM, VFP, , ANGLE, REPEAT, DIMMER, 3D, and numeric  
buttons for operating JVC DVD player.  
TV VOL +/–:  
TV/VIDEO:  
Adjust the volume on the TV.  
Change the input mode (Video input and TV  
tuner) on the TV.  
See the instruction for the DVD player for details.  
After pressing TV (source selecting button), you can perform the  
following operations on the TV.  
CHANNEL +/–:  
Change the channel numbers.  
1 – 9, 0, +10 (100+): Select the channel numbers.  
10 (TV RETURN): Function as the TV RETURN button.  
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Changing the transmittable signals for operating an  
By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the  
remote control supplied for this unit to operate other  
manufacturers’ equipment.  
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products.  
To operate those components with the remote control, first you  
need to set the manufacturers’ codes each for the STB, VCR,  
and TV.  
• After replacing batteries of the remote control, set the  
manufacturers’ codes again.  
STB  
1 Press and hold STB  
2 Press STB.  
.
3 Enter the manufacturers code using buttons 1 9,  
and 0.  
4 Release STB  
.
Now, you can perform the following operations on the STB.  
STB Turn on or off the STB.  
:
Set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
After pressing STB (source selecting button), you can perform  
the following operations on the STB.  
CHANNEL +/:  
1 9, 0:  
Change the channel numbers on the  
STB.  
HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER  
Select the channel numbers on the  
STB.  
AUDIO  
TV DIRECT  
DVD  
VCR  
VCR  
STB  
STB  
TV  
TV  
5 Try to operate your STB by pressing STB  
.
DVD  
When your STB turns on or off, you have entered the correct  
code.  
DVD MULTI FM/AM  
TV/VIDEO MUTING  
TV VOL  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
DVD  
If more than one codes are listed for your brand of STB, try  
each one until the correct one is entered.  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
TUNING  
FM MODE  
TUNING  
Manufacturers’ codes for STB  
MEMORY  
TA/NEWS/INFO  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
PTY  
Manufacturer  
JVC  
AMSTRAD  
BT  
Codes  
01*, 02  
03 – 06, 31  
01  
PTY  
ENTER  
ON  
SCREEN  
CHOICE  
DISPLAY  
PTY SEARCH  
CANAL STELLITE 20  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
CANAL +  
D–BOX  
ECHOSTAR  
FINLUX  
20  
24  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
17 – 19, 21  
11  
28  
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
+10  
FORCE  
3D  
GALAXIS  
GRUNDIG  
HIRSCHMANN  
ITT NOKIA  
JERROLD  
KATHREIN  
LUXOR  
27  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
07, 08  
07, 17, 37  
11  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
TEST  
EFFECT  
SUBWFR CENTER  
DECODE  
L
SURR  
R
16  
13, 14, 34  
11  
MASCOM  
MASPRO  
NOKIA  
32  
13  
24, 26, 33  
10, 25, 31  
15  
09, 23  
12  
PACE  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
RFT  
SABA  
35  
SAGEM  
22, 29  
11  
29  
12, 36  
35  
22  
SALORA  
SELECTOR  
SKYMASTER  
THOMSON  
TPS  
TRIAX  
30  
WISI  
07  
*Initial setting  
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are  
changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.  
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Changing the transmittable signals for operating a  
Changing the transmittable signals for operating a  
VCR  
TV  
1 Press and hold VCR  
2 Press VCR.  
.
1 Press and holdTV  
2 Press TV.  
.
3 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9,  
3 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9,  
and 0.  
and 0.  
4 Release VCR  
.
4 ReleaseTV  
.
Now, you can perform the following operations on the VCR.  
Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV.  
VCR Turn on or off the VCR.  
:
TV  
:
Turn on or off the TV.  
Adjust the volume.  
TV VOL +/–:  
TV/VIDEO:  
After pressing VCR (source selecting button), you can perform  
the following operations on the VCR.  
Change the input mode (either TV or  
VIDEO).  
CHANNEL +/–:  
1 – 9, 0:  
Change the channel numbers on the  
VCR.  
After pressing TV (source selecting button), you can perform  
the following operations on the TV.  
Select the channel numbers on the  
VCR.  
CHANNEL +/–:  
1 – 9, 0:  
Change the channel numbers.  
Select the channel numbers.  
3:  
7:  
8:  
Start playback.  
Stop playback.  
Pause playback. To release it, press  
3.  
5 Try to operate your TV by pressing TV  
.
When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct  
code.  
¡:  
1:  
Fast-wind a tape.  
Rewind a tape.  
If more than one codes are listed for your brand ofTV, try  
each one until the correct one is entered.  
5 Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR  
.
Manufacturers’ codes for TV  
When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the  
correct code.  
Manufacturer  
JVC  
Codes  
01*  
If more than one codes are listed for your brand of VCR, try  
each one until the correct one is entered.  
AKAI  
02, 05  
BLAUPANKT  
DAEWOO  
FENNER  
FISHER  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
IRRADIO  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI  
MIVER  
NOKIA  
NORDMENDE  
ORION  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
SABA  
03  
Manufacturers’ codes for VCR  
09, 30, 31  
04, 30, 31  
05  
06  
07, 08  
02, 05  
09  
10, 32  
03  
11, 33  
12, 13, 17, 25 27  
14  
15, 16  
09  
12, 13, 17, 25 27  
09, 18, 31  
05  
02, 05  
19  
20 24  
12, 13, 17, 25 27  
12, 13, 17, 25 27, 29  
28  
Manufacturer  
JVC  
Codes  
01*  
AKAI  
02, 36  
03, 16  
04  
03, 05, 16  
34  
BELL+HOWELL  
BLAUPUNKT  
CGM  
DAEWOO  
DIGITAL  
05  
FISHER  
03, 16  
06  
G.E.  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
LOEWE  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI  
NOKIA  
07  
08, 09  
05, 10, 11  
04, 05  
12 15  
16  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
SCHNEIDER  
SHARP  
NORDMENDE  
ORION  
17 19, 31  
20  
SONY  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
PHONOLA  
SABA  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
21  
05, 22  
05  
TELEFUNKEN  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
17 19, 23, 31  
24, 25  
03, 16  
26, 27  
07  
28 30, 35  
17 19, 31, 32  
33  
* Initial setting  
SHARP  
SIEMENS  
SONY  
TELEFUNKEN  
TOSHIBA  
Manufacturerscodes are subject to change without notice. If they are  
changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.  
* Initial setting  
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Troubleshooting  
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center.  
RX-ES1SL  
PROBLEM  
The power does not come on.  
No sound from speakers.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
The power cord is not plugged in.  
Speaker signal cables are not connected.  
An incorrect source is selected.  
Muting is activated.  
SOLUTION  
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.  
Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.  
Select the correct source.  
Press MUTING to cancel the mute.  
Select the correct input mode (analogue or digital).  
An incorrect input mode (analogue or  
digital) is selected.  
Connections are incorrect.  
TV Direct is activated.  
Check connections.  
Deactivate TV Direct (see pages 13 and 20).  
Deactivate TV Direct (see pages 13 and 20).  
Adjust the balance properly (see page 21).  
TV Direct is activated.  
Buttons cannot be used.  
The balance is set to one extreme.  
Sound from one speaker only.  
Speakers are overloaded because of high  
volume.  
The STANDBY lamp lights up after  
turning on the power, but soon the unit  
turns off (into standby mode).  
1. Press STANDBY/ON  
off the unit.  
2. Stop the playback source.  
on the front panel to turn  
3. Turn on the unit again, and adjust the volume.  
Speakers are overloaded because of a  
short circuit at the speaker terminals.  
Check the speaker wiring.  
If speaker wiring is not short-circuited, contact your  
dealer.  
The unit is overloaded because of a high  
voltage.  
Consult your dealer after unplugging the power cord.  
The unit is overheated because of high  
volume or long time usage.  
“OVER HEAT” flashes on the display,  
then the unit is turned off.  
Turn on the unit again. If the unit turns off soon,  
consult your dealer after unplugging the power cord.  
The remote control is not ready for your  
intended operation.  
Remote control does not operate as  
you intend.  
Press a source selecting button or TONE first, then  
press the buttons you want to use. (See pages 21,  
62, 63 and 64.)  
There is an obstruction hiding the remote  
sensor on the unit.  
Remote control does not work.  
Remove the obstruction.  
Batteries are weak.  
Replace batteries.  
The mode selector is set to the incorrect  
position.  
Set the mode selector to the proper position.  
Appropriate bass level is not selected.  
Bass sound is reinforced too much  
when listening in stereo.  
Adjust audio position level (see page 22).  
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Troubleshooting  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Surround mode cannot be selected.  
Surround mode is not available on the  
software being played back, or only the  
front speakers are set for use.  
Play not multi-channel software or  
check the speaker setting.  
DSP mode cannot be selected.  
DSP mode is not available on the  
software being played back, or only the  
front speakers are set for use.  
Play back Linear PCM or analogue software or  
check the speaker setting.  
Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM Incoming signal is too weak.  
reception.  
Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact your  
dealer.  
The station is too far away.  
An incorrect antenna is used.  
Select a new station.  
Check with your dealer to be sure you have the  
correct antenna.  
Antennas are not connected properly.  
Check connections.  
Occasional cracking noise during FM  
reception.  
Ignition noise from automobiles.  
Move the antenna farther from automobile traffic.  
NOTE  
When you use the digital coaxial connection, the sounds may be intermittently distorted by the outside noise such as a lightning discharge but  
they will restore automatically. This is not a malfunction.  
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Troubleshooting  
XV-N55SL  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Power plug is not inserted securely.  
The power does not come on.  
Plug in securely.  
Region code of the inserted disc does not  
match the player.  
“REGION CODE ERROR!” is shown on  
the TV screen.  
Check the region code of the disc printed on the disc  
jacket.  
Microcomputer malfunction due to  
lightning or static electricity.  
Operation is not possible.  
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord, then  
connect the power cord again.  
Moisture condensation caused by a  
sudden change of temperature or  
humidity.  
Turn off the power, then turn it on a few hours later.  
The disc does not allow the operation, or  
an unplayable disc is inserted.  
Check and replace the disc (see page 35).  
When you press 0 while pressing down 7  
on the player in standby mode, the tray  
lock function is activated.  
[LOCK] is displayed on the display  
window and the disc tray does not  
open.  
The disc tray cannot be opened or closed in this  
status. To release this status, press 0 while pressing  
down 7 on the player in standby mode.  
The player is connected to a VCR directly  
and the copyguard function is activated.  
Picture is noisy.  
Connect the player so that the picture signal flows  
directly to the TV.  
With some discs, the picture may be  
blurred when [PICTURE SOURCE] is set  
to [FILM] or [AUTO].  
Set [PICTURE SOURCE] to [VIDEO (NORMAL)] or  
[VIDEO (ACTIVE)].  
Multiple devices are connected using  
multiple connectors; the SCART  
connector, the S-VIDEO connector and  
composite connector.  
Color and brightness do not display  
correctly.  
Connect only one cable to the connector you want to  
use.  
VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR on the rear is  
set to “Y/C.”  
Picture is colorless when connecting a  
TV to the composite video out jack of  
the player.  
Set the VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR on the rear to  
“RGB/COMP.”  
VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR on the rear is  
set to “RGB/COMP.”  
No picture is appears when connecting  
a TV to the S-VIDEO output of the  
player.  
Set the VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR on the rear to  
“Y/C.”  
[D.RANGE CONTROL] preference is set  
to other than [TV MODE].  
DVD VIDEO disc playback sound level  
is lower than TV broadcast sound level.  
Set the [D.RANGE CONTROL] preference to [TV  
MODE] (see page 56).  
[OUTPUT LEVEL] preference is set to  
[STANDARD]  
Analog audio output is distorted.  
No sound comes out.  
Set the [OUTPUT LEVEL] preference to [LOW] (see  
page 56).  
MP3/WMA disc is recorded with the  
“packet writing (UDF format).”  
It cannot be played.  
Files (tracks) are not played in the  
recorded order.  
This player plays the files in the alphabetic order.  
So, the playback order can vary.  
The file is copy protected.  
WMA files cannot be played back.  
The player cannot play copy protected files.  
The player does not support such WMA files.  
The file is recorded with a bit rate under  
48 kbps.  
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Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Specifications  
RX-ES1SL  
Amplifier  
FM tuner (IHF)  
Output Power  
Tuning Range:  
87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz  
At stereo operation:  
Usable Sensitivity:  
Monaural:  
Front channels:  
100 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels  
17.0 dBf (1.95 µV/75 )  
driven into 8 at 1 kHz with no more than  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:  
Monaural:  
10% total harmonic distortion. (IEC268-3)  
21.3 dBf (3.2 µV/75 )  
41.3 dBf (31.5 µV/75 )  
Stereo:  
At surround operation:  
Stereo Separation at REC OUT:  
35 dB at 1 kHz  
Front channels:  
100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into  
8 at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total  
harmonic distortion.  
Center channel:  
100 W, min. RMS, driven into 8 at 1 kHz,  
with no more than 0.8% total harmonic  
distortion.  
AM (MW) tuner  
Tuning Range:  
MW:  
Surround channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into  
8 at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8% total  
harmonic distortion.  
522 kHz to 1 629 kHz  
AC 230V , 50 Hz  
Audio  
General  
Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz):  
DVD, DVD MULTI, STB, VCR, TV:  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
260 mV/47 kΩ  
105 W (at operation)  
2 W (in standby mode)  
Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* :  
Coaxial: DIGITAL 1 (DVD):  
Optical: DIGITAL 2/3 (STB/TV):  
0.5 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
Mass:  
435 mm x 69.5 mm x 330.5 mm  
–21 dBm to –15 dBm  
(660 nm 30 nm)  
6.6 kg  
* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital  
Surround (with sampling frequency—32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz).  
Audio Output Level:VCR, TV:  
250 mV  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/DIN):  
DVD MULTI:  
87 dB/62 dB  
Frequency Response (8 ):  
DVD, STB, VCR, TV:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1 dB)  
Tone Control:  
Bass (100 Hz):  
10 dB 2 dB  
Treble (10 kHz):  
Bass Boost:  
10 dB 2 dB  
+4 dB 1 dB at 100 Hz  
Video  
Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz):  
Composite video:DVD, STB, VCR:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
S-VIDEO:DVD, STB, VCR:  
(Y:luminance):  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
(C:chrominance):  
RGB:DVD, STB, VCR:  
0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Video Output Level/Impedance (1 kHz):  
Composite video:VCR, TV:  
S-VIDEO:VCR, TV:  
(Y:luminance):  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
(C:chrominance):  
RGB:TV:  
0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N):  
Synchronize:  
45 dB  
Negative  
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Specifications  
XV-N55SL  
General  
Audio characteristics  
Frequency response  
CD (sampling frequency 44.1 kHz): 2 Hz to 20 kHz  
Readable discs:  
DVD VIDEO, DVD-R (Video format), DVD-  
RW (Video format), +RW (Video format),  
SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD (CD-DA), MP3/  
WMA format, JPEG, CD-R/RW (CD-DA,  
SVCD, Video CD, MP3/WMA format, JPEG)  
DVD (sampling frequency 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz  
(4 Hz to 20 kHz for DTS and Dolby Digital bitstream signals)  
DVD (sampling frequency 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz  
Video format:  
PAL  
Dynamic range:  
Wow and flutter:  
16 bit: More than 98 dB  
20/24 bit: More than 100 dB  
Unmeasurable (less than + 0.002%)  
Other  
Total harmonic distortion:  
less than 0.006%  
Power requirements:  
AC 230 V  
, 50 Hz  
Power consumption:  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”  
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
• Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
12 W (POWER ON)  
0.7 W (STANDBY mode)  
Mass:  
2.1 kg  
Dimensions (W X H X D) :  
435 mm X 45 mm X 270.5 mm  
Video outputs  
VIDEO OUT (pin jack):  
1.0 V(p-p)/75  
S-VIDEO OUT (S jack):  
Y Output: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
C Output: 286 mV(p-p)/75 Ω  
RGB Output:  
700 mV(p-p)/75 Ω  
Horizontal resolution:  
500 lines or more  
Audio outputs  
ANALOG OUT (pin jack):  
2.0 Vrms (10 k)  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):  
0.5 V(p-p) (75 termination)  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):  
–21 dBm to –15 dBm (peak)  
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