User ManualTable of ContentsTable of Contents3How to use this manual5Playable discs5Hooking up the system81 Connect the system control cables to the SYSTEM CONTROL connectors on the tape deck.82 Connect the speakers.83 Connect the FM and AM antennas.94 Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the video cord.95 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.96 Connect the mains lead to mains.107 (Except for European, Russian and Latin American models) Set the color system to PAL or NTSC de...101 Make sure that the disc is removed from the system.112 Press DVD.113 While holding down x, move control lever to M until “LOCK” appears.114 Release M first, then release x.115 Unplug the mains lead.11Positioning the speakers111 Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position.112 Place the center speaker at about the same height as the front speakers.113 Place the surround speakers facing each other at about 60 to 90 cm above your listening position.11Setting the clock121 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.122 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.123 Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour.124 Press ,.125 Press M or m repeatedly to set the minute.126 Press ENTER.121 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.122 Press M or m repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET?”, then press ENTER.123 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above.12Selecting a language121 Turn on your TV and select the video input.122 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.123 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or DVD on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to DVD.124 Press DVD SET UP in stop mode.125 Press M or m repeatedly to select “LANGUAGE SETUP”, then press ENTER.126 Press M or m repeatedly to select “OSD”, then press ENTER.127 Press M or m repeatedly to select a language from the displayed list, then press ENTER.12Loading a disc131 Press Z.132 Place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray.133 Press Z again to close the disc tray.13Playing a disc131 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or DVD on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to DVD.132 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display.143 Press nN.141 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. “RESUME” appears in the display. If “RESUME” do...152 Press nN. The player starts playback from the point you stopped the disc in step 1.15Playing DVDs using the menu161 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.162 Press M/m/</, or the number buttons to select the title or item you want to play.163 Press ENTER.16Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)161 Press nN to start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).162 Press M/m or the number buttons to select the item number you want.163 Press ENTER.164 Continue playback according to the instructions on the menus to enjoy interactive playback.16Playing JPEG Image Files171 Load a data disc recorded in JPEG into the system.172 Press nN.171 Press DVD DISPLAY.172 Press M or m to select “ALBUM”, then press ENTER.173 Select an album you want to play using M or m and press ENTER.174 Select “FILE” using M or m and press ENTER.175 Select a file using M or m and press ENTER.171 Press M while displaying a JPEG image.182 Press nN when you want to return to Normal Play.18Playing repeatedly181 Press DVD DISPLAY during play.182 Press M or m repeatedly to select “REPEAT”, then press ENTER.183 Press M or m repeatedly to select the Repeat Play setting.184 Press ENTER.19Creating your own program191 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or DVD on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to DVD.192 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until “PGM” appears.193 Press . or > repeatedly until the desired title or track number appears.194 Press ENTER.195 To program additional tracks, repeat steps 3 and 4.196 Press nN.191 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until “PGM” appears in the display.202 Press , to select the track you want to program.203 To program other tracks, repeat step 2.204 Press nN.20Searching for a title/ chapter/track/index/ album/file211 Press DVD DISPLAY.212 Press M or m repeatedly to select the search method.213 Press ENTER.214 Press M or m to select the desired track, then press ENTER.211 Press DVD DISPLAY.212 Press M or m to select the search method.213 Press ENTER.224 Press M or m repeatedly, or press the number buttons to select the chapter or index number you ...225 Press ENTER.221 In step 2, select “TIME”. “T **:**:**” (playing time of the current title or track) is selected.222 Press ENTER. “T – –:– –:– –” appears above “T **:**:**”.223 Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER. For example, to find the scene ...22Changing the sound/ subtitle/language231 Press DVD DISPLAY during play.232 Press M or m repeatedly to select “AUDIO”, then press ENTER.233 Press M or m repeatedly to select the audio signal you want.234 Press ENTER.231 Press DVD DISPLAY during play.242 Press M or m repeatedly to select “SUBTITLE”, then press ENTER.243 Press M or m repeatedly to select the language you want, then press ENTER.241 Press DVD SET UP in stop mode.242 Press M or m repeatedly to select “LANGUAGE SETUP” or “CUSTOM SETUP”, then press ENTER.243 Press M or m repeatedly to select a setup item, then press ENTER.244 Press M or m repeatedly to select a setting, then press ENTER.24Adjusting the angle/image261 Press DVD DISPLAY during play.262 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ANGLE”.263 Press ENTER.264 Select the angle you want using the number buttons or M/m, then press ENTER.261 Press DVD SET UP in stop mode.262 Press M or m repeatedly to select “SCREEN SETUP” or “CUSTOM SETUP”, then press ENTER.263 Press M or m repeatedly to select an item, then press ENTER.264 Press M or m repeatedly to select a setting, then press ENTER.26Restricting disc playback281 Insert the disc you want to lock.282 Press DVD DISPLAY in stop mode.283 Press M or m repeatedly to select “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL”, then press ENTER.284 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ONt”, then press ENTER.285 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.281 In step 4, select “OFFt”, then press ENTER.282 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.281 In step 4, select “PASSWORDt”, then press ENTER. The display for entering the password appears.282 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.283 Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.284 To confirm your password, re-enter it using the number buttons, then press ENTER.281 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set.292 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.291 Press DVD SET UP in stop mode.292 Press M or m repeatedly to select “CUSTOM SETUP”, then press ENTER.293 Press M or m repeatedly to select “PARENTAL CONTROLt”, then press ENTER.294 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.295 Press M or m repeatedly to select “STANDARD”, then press ENTER.306 Press M or m repeatedly to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then pres...307 Press M or m repeatedly to select “LEVEL”, then press ENTER.308 Press M or m repeatedly to select the level you want, then press ENTER.301 In step 5, select “CHANGE PASSWORDt”, then press ENTER. The display for entering the password a...302 Follow step 3 to enter a new password.301 Insert the disc and press nN.302 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.30Speaker settings311 Press DVD SET UP in stop mode.312 Press M or m repeatedly to select “SPEAKER SETUP”, then press ENTER.313 Press M or m repeatedly to select “SIZE” or “DISTANCE”, then press ENTER.314 Press M or m repeatedly to select the setup item, then press ENTER.315 Press M or m repeatedly to select or set a setting, then press ENTER.311 Press DVD SET UP in stop mode.332 Press M or m repeatedly to select “SPEAKER SETUP”, then press ENTER.333 Press M or m repeatedly to select “TEST TONE”, then press ENTER.334 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON”, then press ENTER.335 From your listening position, adjust the value of “BALANCE” and “LEVEL” using M/m/</,.336 Press ENTER when you finish adjusting.337 Press M or m repeatedly to select “TEST TONE”, then press ENTER.338 Press M or m repeatedly to select “OFF”, then press ENTER.33List of items that can be displayed and selected by disc type34System setup item list35Presetting radio stations361 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or TUNER/BAND on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to TUNER.362 Press BAND (or TUNER/BAND on the CD/DVD player) repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.363 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears.364 Press TUNING –/+ (or m/M on the CD/DVD player).365 Press TUNER MEMORY.366 Press PRESET –/+ (or ./> on the CD/DVD player) repeatedly to select the desired preset number.367 Press ENTER (or PUSH ENTER on the CD/DVD player).368 Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other stations.361 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or TUNER/BAND on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to TUNER.362 Press BAND (or TUNER/BAND on the CD/DVD player) repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.363 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” and “AUTO” disappear.364 Press TUNING –/+ (or m/M on the CD/DVD player) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.365 Press TUNER MEMORY.366 Press PRESET –/+ (or ./> on the CD/DVD player) repeatedly to select the desired preset number.367 Press ENTER (or PUSH ENTER on the CD/DVD player).368 Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other stations.361 Press DVD.372 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.373 Press ?/1 while holding x. “DVD POWER OFF” appears.37Listening to the radio371 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or TUNER/BAND on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to TUNER.372 Press BAND (or TUNER/BAND on the CD/DVD player) repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.373 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears.374 Press PRESET –/+ (or ./> on the CD/DVD player) repeatedly to select the desired preset station.371 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or TUNER/BAND on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to TUNER.382 Press BAND (or TUNER/BAND on the CD/DVD player) repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.383 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” and “AUTO” disappear.384 Press TUNING –/+ (or m/M on the CD/DVD player) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.38Using the Radio Data System (RDS)38Loading a tape391 Press A Z or Z B on the tape deck.392 Load a recorded/recordable tape into the cassette holder.39Playing a tape401 Load a tape.402 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or TAPE A/B on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to TAPE.403 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select “g” to play one side. Select “j” to play both sides. Selec...404 Press nN.40Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape411 Load a recordable tape into deck B.412 Press TAPE A/B to select deck B, then press nN repeatedly to select recording side. And press x...413 Press DVD and load a disc you want to record.414 Press CD SYNC.415 Press DIRECTION on the remote repeatedly to select “g” to record on one side. Select “j” (or “R...416 Press z START.41Recording on a tape manually421 Load a recordable tape into deck B.422 Press TAPE A/B to select deck B, then press nN repeatedly to select recording side. And press x...423 Press DVD, TAPE A/B, TUNER/BAND or MD (VIDEO) to select the desired source to record.424 Press z START.425 Press DIRECTION on the remote repeatedly to select “g” to record on one side. Select “j” (or “R...426 Press z START, then start playing the desired source to record.42Adjusting the sound43Selecting the sound effect43Selecting the surround effect43Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing451 Press EQ EDIT.452 Move control lever to < or , to select the frequency range, and then move control lever to M or...453 Press PUSH ENTER.45Singing along: Karaoke451 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone control level.452 Connect an optional microphone to the microphone jack.453 Press KARAOKE/MPX repeatedly to obtain the karaoke effect you desire.454 Start playing the music.455 Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL.451 Do the procedure for “Singing along: Karaoke” (steps 1 through 5). Then, load a recordable tape...462 Press the function button of the source you want to record (e.g., DVD).463 Press z START.464 Press DIRECTION on the remote repeatedly to select “g” to record on one side. Select “j” (or “R...465 Press z START.466 Press nN to start playing the source to be recorded.46Falling asleep to music47Waking up to music471 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the sound source you want to play.472 Press VOL +/– (or turn VOLUME on the CD/DVD player) to adjust the volume.473 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.474 Press ENTER.475 Set the time to start playing.476 Set the time to stop playing following the same procedure as step 5.477 Press M or m repeatedly until the desired sound source appears.478 Press ENTER.479 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.47Timer recording radio programs481 Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to a preset station” on page37).482 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.483 Press M or m repeatedly to select “REC SET?”, then press ENTER.484 Set the time to start recording.485 Set the time to stop recording following the same procedure as step 4.486 Load a recordable tape into deck B.487 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.48Turning off the display49Adjusting the brightness of the display back light50Selecting display color50Viewing information about the disc in the display51Viewing information about the disc in the on- screen display521 Press DVD DISPLAY during play.522 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the time information.52Checking the date information53Hooking up optional components54Listening to audio from a connected component551 Connect the audio cords.552 Press MD (VIDEO) to switch the function to MD or VIDEO.55Recording audio from a connected component551 Connect the audio cords.552 Start recording manually.55Recording on a connected component561 Connect an optical cable.562 Start recording.561 Connect the audio cords.562 Start recording.561 Connect optional audio cords from MD(VIDEO) OUT L/R jacks and the supplied video cord from VID...562 Start recording.56Problems and remedies561 Make sure the mains lead and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected.562 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action.561 Disconnect the mains lead.602 Reconnect the mains lead.603 Press x, EQ EDIT and ?/1 at the same time.604 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.601 Press DVD SET UP in stop mode.612 Press M or m repeatedly to select “RESET”, then press ENTER.613 Press M or m repeatedly to select “YES”, then press ENTER. It takes a few seconds to complete. ...61Messages61Precautions62On operating voltage62On safety62On placement62On heat buildup62In case color irregularity is observed on nearby a TV screen62If color irregularity is observed…62If color irregularity is observed again…62IMPORTANT NOTICE62On operation62Notes on discs63Cleaning the cabinet63To save a tape permanently63Before placing a cassette in the tape deck63When using a tape longer than 90minutes63Cleaning the tape heads63Demagnetising the tape heads63Specifications64Language code list67Glossary68A.F.D. (Auto Format Direct) AUTO68Album68Chapter68DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)68Dolby Digital68Dolby Pro Logic Surround68Dolby Pro Logic II68• Dolby Pro Logic II Movie68• Dolby Pro Logic II Music68DTS68DVD69File69Film based software, Video based software69Index (CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD)69Multi-angle function69Multilingual function69Parental Control69Playback Control (PBC)69Progressive format69Region Code70Scene70Title70Track70VIDEO CD70List of button locations and reference pages71Size: 1.26 MBPages: 72Language: EnglishOpen manual