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[OFF] Lowers the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too white. x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)] Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this and the setting is not effective when the system outputs progressive signal. [OFF] [ON] Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level. Raise the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too black. x [4:3 OUTPUT] This setting is effective only when you set [TV TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9] (page 73). Adjust to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your progressive format compatible TV, change the setting on your TV, not the system. Note that this setting is effective only for HDMI connection or progressive signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Note • This setting is effective only when "P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)" or "P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)" is selected by using PROGRESSIVE (page 26). [FULL] [NORMAL] Select this when you can change the aspect ratio on your TV. Select this when you cannot change the aspect ratio on your TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and right sides of the image. 16:9 aspect ratio TV Custom Settings [CUSTOM SETUP] Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 71). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO (HDMI): AUTO OFF ON OFF OFF x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/ DVD-RW only) Selects the picture in pause mode. Advanced Settings and Adjustments [AUTO] [FRAME] The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution. x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded. [OFF] [AUTO] No priority given. Priority given. Note • When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 73). (Depending on the disc, this function may not work.) • If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks in this order. continued 75US

Section	Page
WARNING	2
Welcome!	3
About This Manual	6
This System Can Play the Following Discs	7
Note about CDs/DVDs	7
Example of discs that the system cannot play	7
About Multi Session CD	8
Region code	8
Note on 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	13
1 Connecting the Speakers	15
2 Connecting the TV	15
3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)	16
4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)	17
Step 3: Positioning the System	18
Positioning the speakers	18
Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup	19
Getting Started - ADVANCED -	22
Turning off the Demonstration	22
Setting the demonstration mode on/off	22
Installing the Speakers on a Wall	23
TV Hookup (Advanced)	24
Connecting the video/HDMI* cords	24
Does your TV accept progressive signals?	26
Other Component Hookup	28
Connecting the system and the other component	28
Basic Operations	30
Playing Discs	30
About DVD 5-DISC changer	31
Enjoying the Radio or Other Components	32
Selecting the connected component	32
Changing the input level of the sound from connected components	32
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers	33
Selecting the Movie or Music Mode	33
Sound Adjustments	34
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field	34
Automatic outputting of the original sound	34
Outputting the sound from multiple speakers	34
Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5.1channel	34
Using only the front speaker and subwoofer	35
Enjoying the surround sound by headphones	35
Various Functions for Playing Discs	36
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc	36
Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan)	36
Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)	36
Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)	36
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc.	37
Searching by Scene	38
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc	39
Creating Your Own Program	40
Playing in Random Order	41
Playing Repeatedly	42
Using the DVD’s Menu	43
Changing the Sound	44
Checking the audio signal format	44
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW	45
Viewing Information About the Disc	46
Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display	46
Checking the playing time and remaining time	46
Checking the play information of the disc	47
Checking the date information	47
Changing the Angles	48
Displaying the Subtitles	48
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound	49
Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD	49
Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD	49
Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD	50
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files	50
What is MP3/JPEG?	50
Discs that the system can play	50
MP3 audio track or JPEG image file that the system can play	50
Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files	51
Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files	52
Selecting an MP3 audio track or album	52
Selecting a JPEG image file or album	52
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound	54
Specifying the slide show duration	54
Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show	55
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)	56
Tuner Functions	57
Presetting Radio Stations	57
Listening to the Radio	58
Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display	59
Other Operations	60
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote	60
Controlling TVs with the remote	60
Using the THEATRE SYNC Function	61
Preparing for the THEATRE SYNC function	61
Operating for the THEATRE SYNC function	61
Using the Sound Effect	62
Reinforcing bass frequencies	62
Using the Sleep Timer	63
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display	63
Advanced Settings and Adjustments	64
Locking Discs	64
Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]	64
Limiting playback for children [PARENTAL CONTROL]	65
Changing the password	67
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room	67
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically	69
Using the Setup Display	71
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language	73
Settings for the Display	73
Custom Settings	75
Settings for the Speakers	76
Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone	78
Returning to the Default Settings	79
Additional Information	80
Precautions	80
Notes about the Discs	81
Troubleshooting	81
Self-diagnosis Function	85
Specifications	85
Glossary	87
Language Code List	91
Parental Control Area Code List	91
Index to Parts and Controls	92
Front panel	92
Rear panel	92
Front panel display	93
Guide to the Control Menu Display	94
Control Menu display	94
DVD Setup Display List	97
AMP Menu List	98
Index	99

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Advanced Settings and Adjustments

[BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video

signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT jacks.

You cannot select this and the setting is not

effective when the system outputs progressive

signal.

[4:3 OUTPUT]

This setting is effective only when you set [TV

TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9]

(page 73). Adjust to watch 4:3 aspect ratio

progressive signals. If you can change the aspect

ratio on your progressive format compatible TV,

change the setting on your TV, not the system.

Note that this setting is effective only for HDMI

connection or progressive signals output from

the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

Note

• This setting is effective only when “P AUTO

(PROGRESSIVE AUTO)” or “P VIDEO

(PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)” is selected by using

PROGRESSIVE (page 26).

Use this to set up playback related and other

settings.

Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display.

To use the display, see “Using the Setup

Display” (page 71).

The default settings are underlined.

[PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/

DVD-RW only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

[TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)

Gives the sound track which contains the highest

number of channels priority when you play a

DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats

(PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital

format) are recorded.

Note

• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may

change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has

higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in

[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 73). (Depending on

the disc, this function may not work.)

• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio

tracks have the same number of channels, the system

selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG

audio tracks in this order.

[OFF]

Lowers the standard black level.

Use this when the picture becomes

too white.

[OFF]

Sets the black level of the output

signal to the standard level.

[ON]

Raise the standard black level.

Use this when the picture becomes

too black.

[FULL]

Select this when you can change

the aspect ratio on your TV.

[NORMAL]

Select this when you cannot

change the aspect ratio on your

TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio

signal with black bands on left and

right sides of the image.

16:9 aspect ratio TV

Custom Settings

[CUSTOM SETUP]

[AUTO]

The picture, including subjects

that move dynamically, is output

with no jitter. Normally select this

position.

[FRAME]

The picture, including subjects

that do not move dynamically, is

output in high resolution.

[OFF]

No priority given.

[AUTO]

Priority given.

MULTI-DISC RESUME:

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO

PAUSE MODE:

OFF

TRACK SELECTION:

AUDIO DRC:

OFF

AUDIO (HDMI):

OFF

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