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SAT/CABLE VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN jacks of this unit, To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

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Getting Started - ADVANCED - To connect the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of other components to the SAT/CABLE (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) jacks of this unit Connect the VCR or other components to the SAT/CABLE (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) jacks using the video/audio cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components. Yellow (Video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied) to the DMPORT1 or 2 jack. For details of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see "Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter" (page 77). To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel of the unit with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied). Tip • When listening to MP3 format recordings using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound. Press FUNCTION to select "AUDIO." Connect the portable audio source. Press SOUND FIELD +/- repeatedly until "A.F.D. STD" appears in the front panel display. To cancel, select other than "A.F.D. STD." If you connect a digital satellite receiver with a DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack A digital satellite receiver can be connected to the SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack instead of the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks of the unit. To connect, use a digital coaxial cord (not supplied) for the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack or digital optical cord (not supplied) for the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack. The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals. (COAXIAL has priority over OPTICAL.) If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds. Digital coaxial cord or Digital optical cord If you connect a digital satellite receiver without a DIGITAL OUT jack Connect the digital satellite receiver to the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks only of the unit. continued 35US

Section	Page
WARNING	2
Welcome!	3
About This Manual	6
This System Can Play the Following Discs	6
Note about CDs/DVDs	6
Example of discs that the system cannot play	7
About Multi Session CD	7
Region code	8
Note about playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs	8
Copyrights	8
Getting Started - BASIC -	9
Step 1: Assembling the Speakers	10
Step 2: Connecting the System and TV	19
1 Connecting the Speakers	21
2 Connecting the TV	22
3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)	22
4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)	23
Step 3: Positioning the System	24
Positioning the speakers	24
Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup	24
Getting Started - ADVANCED -	27
Turning off the Demonstration	27
Setting the demonstration mode to on/off	27
Installing the Speakers on a Wall	28
Installing the speakers on a wall	28
Connecting the TV (Advanced)	30
Does your TV accept progressive signals?	32
Connecting Other Components	34
Basic Operations	37
Playing Discs	37
About DVD 5-DISC changer	38
Enjoying the Radio or Other Components	39
Selecting the connected component	39
Changing the input level of the sound from connected components	39
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers	40
Selecting the Movie or Music Mode	41
Sound Adjustments	42
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field	42
Automatic outputting of the original sound	42
Outputting the sound from multiple speakers	42
Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5.1channel	42
Outputting XM radio signals in the multi channel surround format	43
Enjoying Digital Cinema Sound	43
Using only the front speaker and subwoofer	44
Enjoying the surround sound by headphones	44
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound	44
Various Functions for Playing Discs	45
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc	45
Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan)	45
Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)	45
Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)	45
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc.	46
Searching by Scene	47
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc	47
Creating Your Own Program	48
Playing in Random Order	50
Playing Repeatedly	51
Using the DVD’s Menu	52
Changing the Sound	52
Checking the audio signal format	53
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW	54
Viewing Information About the Disc	54
Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display	54
Checking the playing time and remaining time	55
Checking the play information of the disc	55
Checking the date information	56
Changing the Angles	56
Displaying the Subtitles	57
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound	57
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files	58
What is MP3/JPEG?	58
Discs that the system can play	58
MP3 audio track or JPEG image file that the system can play	58
Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files	59
Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files	60
Selecting an MP3 audio track or album	60
Selecting a JPEG image file or album	60
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound	62
Specifying the slide show duration	62
Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show	63
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)	64
Tuner Functions	65
Presetting Radio Stations	65
Listening to the Radio	66
Naming preset stations	66
Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display	67
Listening to the XM Radio	67
Connecting the XM Radio	68
Checking the XM Radio ID	68
Receiving XM Radio broadcasts	68
Selecting channels from a category (Category Tuning)	68
Selecting channels by inputting the channel number directly (Direct Tuning)	69
Displaying the XM Radio information in the front panel display	69
Presetting XM Radio Channels	70
Presetting channels	70
Selecting the channel by using the preset numbers	70
Other Operations	72
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote	72
Controlling TVs with the remote	72
Using the THEATRE SYNC Function	73
Preparing for the THEATRE SYNC function	73
Operating the THEATRE SYNC function	74
Using the Sound Effect	75
Reinforcing bass frequencies	75
Using the Sleep Timer	75
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display	76
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter	77
Playing the connected component on the system	77
Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit	78
Advanced Settings and Adjustments	79
Locking Discs	79
Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]	79
Limiting playback for children [PARENTAL CONTROL]	80
Changing the password	82
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room	82
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically	84
Using the Setup Display	86
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language	88
Settings for the Display	88
Custom Settings	90
Settings for the Speakers	92
Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone	93
Returning to the Default Settings	94
Additional Information	95
Precautions	95
Notes about the Discs	96
Troubleshooting	96
Self-diagnosis Function	100
Specifications	101
Glossary	103
Language Code List	107
Parental Control Area Code List	107
Index to Parts and Controls	108
Front panel	108
Rear panel	109
Front panel display	110
Guide to the Control Menu Display	111
Control Menu display	111
DVD Setup Display List	114
System Menu List	115
Index	116

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Getting Started – ADVANCED –

To connect the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of other components to the

SAT/CABLE (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) jacks of this unit

Connect the VCR or other components to the SAT/CABLE (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) jacks using the

video/audio cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to

the appropriate jacks on the components.

To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied) to the DMPORT1 or 2 jack. For details of

the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 77).

To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system

Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel

of the unit with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied).

Tip

• When listening to MP3 format recordings using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound.

Press FUNCTION to select “AUDIO.” Connect the portable audio source. Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly

until “A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display.

To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”

If you connect a digital satellite receiver with a DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL

or OPTICAL) jack

A digital satellite receiver can be connected to the SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL or

OPTICAL) jack instead of the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks of the unit.

To connect, use a digital coaxial cord (not supplied) for the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack or digital

optical cord (not supplied) for the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack.

The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals.

(COAXIAL has priority over OPTICAL.) If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be

processed after 2 seconds.

If you connect a digital satellite receiver without a DIGITAL OUT jack

Connect the digital satellite receiver to the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks only of the unit.

Yellow (Video)

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

Digital optical cord

Digital coaxial cord

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