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NETWORK MEDIA SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT1546-002C
[B]
DD-8
Consists of CA-DD8, SP-PWDD8,
SP-DD8F and SP-DD8S
DD-3
Consists of CA-DD3, SP-PWDD3,
SP-DD3F and SP-DD8S
DD-1
Consists of CA-DD1, SP-PWDD1,
SP-DD1F and SP-DD1S
DIGITAL MEDIA SYSTEM
(Only for DD-8 and DD-3)
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CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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 gov-
erning 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 liq-
uids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
3. CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with
optical instruments.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
CAUTION: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on a level sur-
face. The minimal clearances are shown below:
Main unit (CA-DD8/CA-DD3/CA-DD1)
Front view Side view
Subwoofer (SP-PWDD8/SP-PWDD3/SP-PWDD1)
Front view Side view
10cm
Wall or obstructions
Front
No obstructions
3cm
3cm
15
cm
8cm
Wall or obstructions
20cm
15cm
15cm
Wall or obstructions
15cm
Wall or obstructions
Front
No obstructions
Warnings, cautions and others
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CAUTION — F button! (CA-DD8/CA-DD3/CA-DD1)
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). When installing
the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
The F button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.
• When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
CAUTION (SP-PWDD8/SP-PWDD3/SP-PWDD1)
The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit.
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the POWER ON lamp goes off).
When installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
• When the system is turned on, the POWER ON lamp lights green.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the
unit.
SP-DD8: 41 kg
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Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
[European Union]
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be
disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product
should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling
in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural
resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment
and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recy-
cling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance
with national legislation.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com
to obtain information about the take-back of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applica-
ble national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old
electrical and electronic equipment.
Attention:
This symbol is only
valid in the Euro-
pean Union.
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromag-
netic compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is:
JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 52
61145 Friedberg
Germany
Warnings, cautions and others (continued)
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IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to
avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth
symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
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 dam-
aged 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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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.
Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain
the best possible performance from the unit.
Part description .............................3
Using the remote control ..............4
Preparation.....................................5
Connecting the antennas ................................5
Connecting the speakers ................................ 6
Connecting a TV ...........................................12
Connecting a portable digital audio player.... 15
Connecting other digital audio devices .........16
Connecting other analog audio devices........16
Connecting the power cable .........................16
Basic operations..........................17
Using the number buttons.............................17
Turning on the main unit ...............................17
Adjusting the volume.....................................17
Turning off the sound temporarily .................17
Sharpening the voice sound .........................18
Adjusting the bass/treble sound....................18
Adjusting the volume of the center
surround speaker/subwoofer ...................... 18
Adjusting the volume balance between
the left and right speakers ..........................18
Changing the brightness of the display
window........................................................19
Using the sleep timer ....................................19
Auto standby function ................................... 20
Locking disc ejection.....................................20
Listening to radio broadcasts ....21
Selecting a radio station................................21
Tuning in to a preset radio station................. 22
Radio Data System.......................................22
Basic operations of disc/file
playback .......................................26
Playing back a disc .......................................26
Playing back a file .........................................27
Display window on the main unit for
disc/file types ..............................................28
Stopping playback.........................................30
Resuming playback.......................................30
Pausing playback..........................................31
Advancing the picture frame by frame ..........31
Fast reverse/fast forward search ..................31
Playing back from a position 10 seconds
before..........................................................31
Slow motion playback ...................................31
Skipping to the beginning of a
chapter/track/file .........................................31
Selecting a chapter/track using the number
buttons ........................................................32
Skipping at approximately 5 minute
intervals ......................................................32
Selecting a track from the menu screen .......32
Convenient functions of disc/file
playback .......................................33
Selecting the audio language, subtitle
language and view angle ............................33
Playing back a disc/file in the desired order
(Program playback) ....................................34
Playing back a disc/file in a random order
(Random playback).....................................35
Magnifying the picture...................................35
Playing back a disc/file repeatedly
(Repeat playback).......................................36
Selecting the surround mode ........................36
Adjusting the picture quality (VFP)................37
Using the status bar and the
menu bar.......................................38
Playing back a specified part repeatedly
(A-B repeat playback).................................39
Designating the time
(Time search)..............................................39
Changing the initial settings with
the preference screen .................40
Basic operations ...........................................40
LANGUAGE ..................................................40
PICTURE ......................................................41
AUDIO...........................................................42
OTHERS .......................................................42
Language codes ..........................43
Introduction
Preparation
Basic operations
Listening to radio broadcasts
Basic operations of disc/file
playback
Convenient functions of disc/
file playback
Table of contents
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Introduction
Playing back sources from other
devices..........................................44
Selecting other devices as the source ..........44
Selecting the signal gain...............................44
QP LINK........................................................45
Operating other devices using the
remote control..............................46
Operating a TV using the remote control ...... 46
Operating a VCR/STB using the
remote control.............................................47
Notes on operation ......................49
Suitable locations for the main unit ...............49
Condensation................................................ 49
Cleaning the main unit ..................................49
License and trademark .................................49
Notes on handling .........................................50
Notes on discs/files .....................51
Playable disc/file types..................................51
Data hierarchy...............................................54
Handling discs............................................... 54
Troubleshooting ..........................55
Specifications ..............................56
Main unit (CA-DD8/CA-DD3/CA-DD1)..........56
Subwoofer for DD-8
(SP-PWDD8) ..............................................56
Subwoofer for DD-3
(SP-PWDD3) ..............................................56
Subwoofer for DD-1
(SP-PWDD1) ..............................................57
Left and right speakers for DD-8
(SP-DD8F).................................................. 57
Left and right speakers for DD-3
(SP-DD3F).................................................. 57
Left and right speakers for DD-1
(SP-DD1F).................................................. 57
Center surround speaker for DD-8/DD-3
(SP-DD8S)..................................................58
Center surround speaker for DD-1
(SP-DD1S)..................................................58
Supplied accessories ....................................58
Playing back sources from
other devices
Operating other devices
using the remote control
Reference
How to read this manual
• This manual explains operations assuming
that you will use the remote control. Some
buttons on the main unit are the same as
those on the remote control. You can use
either button in this case.
• This manual explains operations mainly with
diagrams of the remote control supplied with
DD-8/DD-3. If you are operating DD-1,
please keep in mind the differences between
your remote control shown on page 4.
• Some diagrams in this manual are simplified
or exaggerated for the purpose of explana-
tion.
• You can operate some functions differently
from the explanation given in this manual.
• Depending on the disc/file, you may not
obtain the explained result even after follow-
ing the operation in this manual.
• The following marks refer to the usable
discs/files for the explained function.
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Introduction
The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained.
*1 The [PHONES] terminal is for connecting a pair of headphones equipped with a stereo plug (not supplied).
When the headphones are connected, the speakers do not produce any sound. (“HEADPHONE” appears
in the display window.)
During playback, when you connect or disconnect headphones, sound from the [LINE OUT] and [LINE-
DIGITAL OUT] terminals may be intermittent. While recording sound to another device, do not connect or
disconnect headphones.
*2 For DD-8/DD-3 users: Refer to the separate volume of the operation manual for the network function.
For DD-1 users: The [LAN] terminal is not available.
*3 For DD-8/DD-3 users: Refer to page 12.
For DD-1 users: The [HDMI] terminal is not available.
Refer to “Display window” shown below.
Front view
These terminals are available when
the front cover is open.
Remote control sensor
STANDBY lamp
Rear view
Display window
Part description
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Introduction
The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts
are explained.
There are some differences between DD-8/DD-3
and DD-1 in the locations of the remote control
buttons as shown below.
• If the effective range of the remote control
decreases, replace both batteries.
■ CAUTION
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
Point the remote control directly at the
front of the main unit.
• Do not block the remote control sensor on the
main unit.
• Use the remote control at a position higher than
the main unit.
DD-8/DD-3 DD-1
*1
Refer to the separate
volume of the opera-
tion manual for the
network function.
Refer to page 19.
*2
Refer to page 19.
No button
Inserting the batteries into the
remote control
R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell
batteries (supplied)
Operating the system from the
remote control
Using the remote control
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Preparation
Setting up the AM loop antenna
Connecting the AM loop antenna
Turn the AM loop antenna to find the best position
for radio reception.
NOTE
• Make sure that the antenna conductors do not
touch any other terminals. This could cause poor
reception.
If reception is poor
NOTE
• A coaxial cable is recommended as it reduces
interference for FM reception.
Connecting the antennas
AM loop antenna (supplied)
If insulation covers the tips of the
antenna cable, twist and pull off
the insulation.
Main unit (rear view)
FM antenna (supplied)
Main unit (rear view)
FM antenna
Stretch out the FM
antenna horizontally.
Main unit (rear view)
Outdoor FM antenna
cable (not supplied)
75
Ω
coaxial connector
(not supplied)
Preparation Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection.
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Preparation
The speakers for DD-8 must be assembled to the speaker stands before the speakers can be connected to
the subwoofer. Follow the diagrams below.
Left and right speakers
■ CAUTION
• The left and right speakers for DD-8 are consid-
erably heavy. Care must be taken in carrying
and handling them. Injury to personnel or dam-
age to devices may result if the left/right speaker
falls.
Mount the speaker body perpendicular to the
speaker stand. Use the supplied M4 x 25-mm
screws (3) to fasten each speaker to its speaker
stand.
Center surround speaker
■ CAUTION
• The center surround speaker for DD-8 can be
installed on a wall.
• Be sure to have the speaker installed on the wall
by qualified personnel.
• DO NOT install the speaker on the wall by your-
self to avoid unexpected damage from it falling
off the wall due to incorrect installation or weak-
ness in wall structure.
• Care must be taken in selecting a location for
speaker installation on a wall. Injury to personnel
or damage to devices may result if the installed
speaker interferes with daily activities.
Connecting the speakers
Assembling the speaker stands (DD-8)
Speaker body
Speaker stand
Black line
Left/right speaker cable (supplied)
Remove the screw and the terminal cover. After
connecting the speaker cables, reattach the termi-
nal cover to the speaker body and tighten the screw.
Red
Black
Use the supplied
M5 x 14-mm screws
(2) to fasten the
speaker stand.
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Preparation
Connecting the speakers to the subwoofer (DD-8)
Before connecting the
speaker cables, twist
and pull off the insula-
tion at the end of each
speaker cable.
Subwoofer
(SP-PWDD8)
Black
Rear view
Center surround speaker (SP-DD8S)
The speakers are shown assembled to the speaker
stands on page 6.
The left and right speakers are the same.
Black lines
Black
Gray
Black
Blue
Black
Rear view
Gray Blue
LeftRight
The speaker is shown assembled to the speaker
stand on page 6.
NOTE
• When connecting the speaker cable to the termi-
nal on the center surround speaker, make sure
that the end of speaker cable does not touch any
other nearby metallic parts.
Right speaker
(SP-DD8F)
Left speaker
(SP-DD8F)
Center surround
speaker cable
(supplied)
Preparation (continued) Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection.
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Preparation
The speakers for DD-3 must be assembled to the speaker stands before the speakers can be connected to
the subwoofer. Follow the diagrams below.
Left and right speakers
Center surround speaker
■ CAUTION
• The left and right speakers and center surround
speaker for DD-3 can be installed on a wall.
• Be sure to have the speakers installed on the
wall by qualified personnel. Bottom covers (2)
are supplied with DD-3 for installing the left and
right speakers on the wall.
Affixing the bottom covers to the left and
right speakers
Peel off the sheet from the bottom cover, and
then affix the bottom cover to the left/right
speaker.
• DO NOT install the speakers on the wall by your-
self to avoid unexpected damage from them fall-
ing off the wall due to incorrect installation or
weakness in wall structure.
• Care must be taken in selecting a location for
speaker installation on a wall. Injury to personnel
or damage to devices may result if the installed
speakers interfere with daily activities.
Assembling the speaker stands (DD-3)
Black line
Use the supplied M4 x
16-mm screws (3) to fasten
each speaker to its speaker
stand.
Left/right speaker cable
(supplied)
Use the supplied
M5 x 14-mm screws
(2) to fasten the
speaker stand.
Left/right speaker
(bottom view)
Bottom cover (for
wall installation)
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Preparation
Connecting the speakers to the subwoofer (DD-3)
Before connecting the
speaker cables, twist
and pull off the insula-
tion at the end of each
speaker cable.
Subwoofer
(SP-PWDD3)
The speakers are shown assembled to the speaker
stands on page 8.
The left and right speakers are the same.
Center surround speaker (SP-DD8S)
Black lines
Black
Gray
Black
Blue
Black
Black
Rear view
Gray Blue
Rear view
LeftRight
The speaker is shown assembled to the speaker
stand on page 8.
NOTE
• When connecting the speaker cable to the termi-
nal on the center surround speaker, make sure
that the end of speaker cable does not touch any
other nearby metallic parts.
Right speaker
(SP-DD3F)
Left speaker
(SP-DD3F)
Center surround
speaker cable (supplied)
Preparation (continued) Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection.
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Preparation
Connecting the speakers to the subwoofer (DD-1)
Before connecting the
speaker cables, twist
and pull off the insula-
tion at the end of each
speaker cable.
Rear view
Subwoofer
(SP-PWDD1)
Center surround speaker (SP-DD1S)
Black lines
Black
Black
Rear view
Gray Blue
Rear view
Right speaker
(SP-DD1F)
Left speaker
(SP-DD1F)
The left and right speakers are the same.
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Preparation
■ CAUTION
• An incorrect connection may damage the speak-
ers. Properly connect the cables to the speaker
terminals.
• Do not short-circuit the ª and · speaker termi-
nals. Doing so may damage the main unit.
• The supplied speakers are manufactured exclu-
sively for use with the supplied main unit as
parts of the DD-8/DD-3/DD-1 system. Do not
connect the supplied speakers to devices other
than the supplied main unit. Doing so may dam-
age the speakers.
• Do not connect other speakers together with the
supplied speakers. The change in impedance
may damage the main unit and the speakers.
• Improper speaker cable connection spoils the
stereo effect and sound quality.
• Most of the supplied speakers* are magnetically
shielded, but color irregularity may occur on the
TV depending on some conditions. To prevent
color irregularity, set up the speakers following
the instructions below.
1. Turn off the main power of the TV before
setting up the speakers.
2. Place the speakers enough distance from the
TV so that they do not cause color irregularity
on the TV.
3. Wait for approximately 30 minutes before
turning on the main power of the TV again.
* The subwoofers for DD-3 and DD-1 are not
magnetically shielded. With the exception of
these 2 subwoofers, the supplied speakers
are magnetically shielded.
Connecting the subwoofer to the
main unit
Subwoofer
Rear view
Main unit
Rear view
System cable (supplied)
Align the 5 marks on the terminals and the sys-
tem cable.
Peel off the protective sheets
from both sides of the sub-
woofer.
Only for DD-8 and DD-3
Speaker layout
Left speaker
Subwoofer
Center surround speaker
Right speaker
Preparation (continued) Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection.
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Preparation
NOTE
• No audio signal is output via the [AV] (SCART)
terminal.
DD-8 and DD-3 can output uncompressed digital
video signals to a TV compatible with HDMI (High
Definition Multimedia Interface).
Select “HDMI” for the monitor out type. (Refer to
page 14.)
NOTE
• DD-8 and DD-3 support up to HDMI version 1.0.
The HDMI video signal type can be checked with
the “HDMI” indicator in the display window.
(Refer to “Selecting the video signal type” on
page 13. )
• If the picture is distorted while an HDMI TV is
connected, turn off the main unit and turn it on
again.
• A TV compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth
Digital Content Protection) can also be con-
nected to the [HDMI] terminal, so that the
uncompressed HD video signal type can be out-
put as well.
Connecting a TV
Connecting a TV with the [AV]
terminal
TV
To a SCART terminal
SCART cable (not supplied)
Main unit
(rear view)
Connecting a TV with the
[COMPONENT VIDEO OUT] terminals
TV
Main unit
(rear view)
To component
terminals
Component video cable (not supplied)
Connecting a TV with the [HDMI]
terminal (not available for DD-1)
Main unit
(rear view)
TV
HDMI cable (not supplied)
To an HDMI terminal
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Preparation
■ CAUTION
• Connect the main unit directly to a TV (or a mon-
itor) without routing through a video cassette
recorder (VCR). Otherwise picture distortion
may occur during playback. (Routing the con-
nection through a VCR, however, does not affect
the audio quality.)
• Connecting the main unit to a VCR-built-in-TV
may also cause picture distortion during play-
back.
To view an image on the TV screen, select the
video signal type correctly according to the TV
after connecting the main unit to the TV.
1 Turn on the main unit. (Refer to
“Connecting the power cable” on
page 16 and “Turning on the main
unit” on page 17.)
2 Hold down [SCAN MODE] for 2 or
more seconds.
• The current video signal type flashes.
Example:
Main unit
Direct connection
TV
(or monitor)
VCR
Selecting the video signal type
Preparation (continued) Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection.
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Preparation
3 Press 2 or 3 to select the video
signal type suitable for the TV.
• When the TV is connected to the [AV] termi-
nal or the [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT] ter-
minals, the video signal type can be
selected as instructed below.
- Select “576I Y/C” for an S-video signal.
- Select “576I RGB” for a composite signal.
- Select “576P” for a component signal.
• When the TV is connected to the [HDMI] ter-
minal, the video signal type can be selected
as instructed below. (Only for DD-8 and DD-3)
- Select “AUTO” for normal usage. (the ini-
tial setting)
- Select “576P” or “720P” as needed.
NOTE
• “576” and “720” refer to the number of the scan-
ning lines. Generally, the larger the number, the
better picture that can be obtained.
• “I” refers to the interlaced format. “P” refers to
the progressive format. A better picture can be
obtained in the progressive format than in the
interlaced format.
• When an HDMI video signal is output, the
“HDMI” indicator lights up in the display window.
• When an HD video signal (720p) is output, the
“HD” indicator lights up.
• When “576P” or “720P” is selected, the “PRO-
GRESSIVE” indicator lights up in the display
window.
4 Press [ENTER].
• The selected video signal type is displayed
in the display window for a short time.
NOTE
• When the [AV] and [HDMI] terminals are con-
nected at the same time, the image from the [AV]
terminal may not be displayed properly.
• Even if the main unit is turned off, the video sig-
nal type setting is stored.
• When an HDMI cable is connected, the output
signal type from the [AV] terminal is confined to
only the Y/C signal.
To view an image on the TV, select the monitor out
type as well as the video signal type.
1 Press [SETTING].
2 Press 5 or / to display “M.OUT”.
3 Press 2 or 3 to select “HDMI” or
“NO HDMI”.
• When using an HDMI cable to connect a TV
to the main unit, select “HDMI”.
• When an HDMI cable is not connected,
select “NO HDMI” (the initial setting).
4 Press [ENTER] or wait for a short
time.
Selecting the monitor out type
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Preparation
NOTE
• Signals input from the [LINE IN 1] and [LINE
IN 2] terminals are not output to the [LINE OUT]
terminal.
■ Selecting the analog output level of the
[LINE OUT] terminal
You can lower the analog output level to prevent
the system from producing unnecessarily loud
sound. Controlling the level may also be helpful for
recording sound from the system to other devices.
1 Press [SETTING].
2 Press 5 or / to select “LINEOUT”
in the display window.
3 Press 2 or 3 to select “L1” or
“L2”.
- “L1” for normal usage (the initial setting)
- “L2” for higher level
Connecting a portable digital
audio player
Listening to analog sound from a
portable digital audio player
Main unit (front view)
Input
Output
Portable digital audio player or
other audio device
Audio cable
(not supplied)
To an audio output terminal
Outputting analog sound to a
portable digital audio player
Output
Main unit (front view)
Audio cable
(not supplied)
Input
Portable digital audio player or
other audio device
To an audio input terminal
Preparation (continued) Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection.
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Preparation
■ Main unit
■ Subwoofer
Connecting other digital
audio devices
AV amplifier with a
built-in decoder
To an optical digital
input terminal
Optical digital cable
(not supplied)
Input Output
Main unit
(rear view)
Optical digital cable
(not supplied)
Input
MD player or satel-
lite receiver
To an optical digital
output terminal
Output
Connecting other analog
audio devices
Connecting the power cable
Output
Audio device
Audio cable
(not supplied)
Input
Main unit
(rear view)
Main unit
(rear view)
AC outlet
Subwoofer (rear view)
AC outlet
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Basic operations
■ CAUTION
• Slide the remote control mode
selector to [AUDIO].
Examples:
5: [5]
15: [ 10] →
[1]
→
[5]
150: [ 10] → [ 10] → [1] → [5] → [0]
Press [F AUDIO].
• Press [F AUDIO] again to turn off the main
unit.
• With the power off, pressing any of the following
buttons also turns on the main unit.
- [DVD/CD 3], [USB 3], [NETWORK 3] (only
for DD-8/DD-3), [LINE], [FM/AM] or [OPEN/
CLOSE 0] on the remote control
- 3, 0 or [SOURCE] on the main unit
The function assigned to the button starts work-
ing at the same time.
Press [AUDIO VOL +/
–
].
• Adjustable volume range is from 0 to 40.
• You can also adjust the volume by pressing
[VOLUME+/
–
] on the main unit.
NOTE
• Refer to page 18 for adjusting the volume of the
center surround speaker/subwoofer.
• Refer to page 18 for adjusting the volume bal-
ance between the left and right speakers.
Press [MUTING].
• Press [MUTING] again to restore the sound.
When the main unit is turned off once and turned
on again, the sound also is restored.
Using the number buttons
Number
buttons
NETWORK 3
(For DD-8/DD-3)
DIMMER
(For DD-1)
Turning on the main unit
Adjusting the volume
Turning off the sound
temporarily
Basic operations
Remote control
mode selector
DIMMER
(For DD-8/
DD-3)
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Basic operations
This function allows you to easily understand dia-
log recorded on the disc/file even with the volume
down low.
Press [CLEAR VOICE].
• Each time you press [CLEAR VOICE], the clear
voice function turns on and off.
NOTE
• This function is effective when receiving the cen-
ter channel signal with surround sound, or when
the surround mode is activated even with stereo
sound (refer to page 36).
1 Press [BASS/TREBLE] repeatedly
to select “BASS” or “TREBLE” in
the display window.
2 Press [+] or [
–
] to adjust the sound
quality.
• Adjustable sound quality is from
–
5 to +5.
1 Press [CH LEVEL] to repeatedly
select “SURR” (the center sur-
round speaker) or “SUBWFR” (the
subwoofer) in the display window.
2 Press [+] or [
–
] to adjust the vol-
ume.
NOTE
• Adjustable volume range is from
–
6 to +6.
1 Press [SETTING].
2 Press 5 or / to display “BAL: ” in
the display window.
3 Press 2 or 3 to adjust the volume
balance.
• “CENTER” (the initial setting) is displayed
when the volume of the left and right speak-
ers are the same.
• You can adjust the volume range respec-
tively for the left and right speakers. Adjust-
able volume range is from
–
21 to
–
1.
Sharpening the voice sound
Adjusting the bass/treble
sound
This indicator lights up when the
clear voice function is activated.
Adjusting the volume of the
center surround speaker/
subwoofer
Adjusting the volume balance
between the left and right
speakers
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Basic operations
Press [DIMMER].
• Each time you press [DIMMER], the display
changes in the display window as follows.
- “DIMMER 1”
The display window becomes darker than the
normal display brightness.
- “DIMMER 2”
The display window becomes darker than
“DIMMER 1”.
- “DIMMER AUTO”
When a video disc/file is played back, the dis-
play window becomes darker automatically.
- “DIMMER OFF”
The normal display brightness is restored.
When the time you specify elapses, the main unit
automatically turns off.
Press [SLEEP].
• Each time you press [SLEEP], the time indicated
in the display window changes. You can set the
time to 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 150 minutes.
Example: Display when the sleep timer is set
to 60 minutes
NOTE
• When the sleep timer is activated, the display
window becomes darker automatically.
Press [SLEEP] repeatedly to select the
time again.
Press [SLEEP] once.
Press [SLEEP] repeatedly until
“SLEEP” disappears.
NOTE
• Turning off the main unit cancels the sleep timer.
Changing the brightness of
the display window
Using the sleep timer
Changing the remaining time
Confirming the remaining time
Canceling the sleep timer
Basic operations (continued)
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Basic operations
If no sound is produced for 3 minutes, the main
unit automatically turns off.
This function is available when a disc/file is
selected as the source.
You cannot use this function when a radio broad-
cast, TV sound or a device connected to the [LINE
IN 1], [LINE IN 2] or [LINE-DIGITAL IN] terminals is
selected as the source.
■ When a disc/file is selected as the source
Press [A.STANDBY].
.
• Pressing [A.STANDBY] once again deactivates
the function. (The display window changes to
“A.STANDBY OFF”.)
When playback of a disc/file finishes, the auto
standby function starts a countdown.
When no operation is carried out for 3 minutes, the
main unit automatically turns off.
NOTE
• Leaving the volume at “0” is not the same as
producing no sound, and therefore does not start
the auto standby function.
You can lock the disc tray to prevent the disc from
being ejected.
■When the main unit is turned off
Press 0 while holding down 7 on the
main unit.
• Repeat this step to cancel the disc ejection lock.
(The display window changes to “UNLOCKED”.)
Auto standby function
Activating the auto standby function
“A. STANDBY” indicator
Performance of the auto standby
function
At this time, the “A.STANDBY” indicator
starts flashing.
20 seconds before the main unit turns off,
“A.STANDBY” starts flashing.
Locking disc ejection
Setting the disc ejection lock
For the locations of the remote
control buttons, refer to page 17.
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Listening to radio broadcasts
* For the number button usage, refer to “Using the
number buttons” on page 17.
■ CAUTION
• Slide the remote control mode
selector to [AUDIO].
1 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or
“AM” in the display window.
• Each time you press [FM/AM], the band tog-
gles between “FM” and “AM”.
• Repeatedly pressing [SOURCE] on the
main unit can also select a radio broadcast
as the source.
Example: Display when an FM radio broadcast
is received
2 Press [ TUNING] or [TUNING ]
repeatedly to select a radio sta-
tion.
• When the main unit has receive an FM ste-
reo broadcast, the “ST” (stereo) indicator
lights up in the display window.
• You can also select a radio station using the
automatic tuning.
■ Automatic tuning
Hold down [ TUNING] or [TUNING ] until
the frequency starts changing, and then
release the button.
• When the main unit has received a broad-
cast, the frequency automatically stops
changing.
• You can select a specific radio station while
searching for a broadcast. Press [ TUN-
ING] or [TUNING ] to stop the automatic
tuning when the desired frequency appears
in the display window.
NOTE
• If an FM stereo broadcast is difficult to hear
because of noise, you may be able to hear the
broadcast more easily by pressing [FM MODE]
to switch the sound to monaural reception. In
this case, the “MONO” (monaural) indicator
lights up in the display window. To return the
sound to stereo reception, press [FM MODE]
again.
Number
buttons*
Selecting a radio station
Stereo indicator
Preset number (Refer to page 22.)
Frequency (M: MHz/k: kHz)
Remote control
mode selector
Listening to radio broadcasts
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Listening to radio broadcasts
Presetting radio stations in the main unit allows
you to easily tune in to a radio station.
You can store up to 30 FM radio stations and up to
15 AM radio stations.
1 Select a radio station you want to
store.
• Refer to “Selecting a radio station” on page
21.
2 Press [MEMORY].
• The preset number flashes in the display
window.
3 While the preset number is flash-
ing, press the number buttons to
select the preset number.
Example: When storing the radio station “AM
810 kHz” to the preset number “5”
4
While the selected number is flash-
ing, press [MEMORY] or [ENTER].
• “STORED” appears and the selected radio
station is stored.
NOTE
• When you store a radio station to a preset num-
ber to which another radio station has previously
been stored, the newly set radio station replaces
the previously stored radio station.
• You can also use 2 or 3 to select the preset
number in step 3.
■ When an FM or AM radio broadcast is
selected as the source
Press the number buttons to select
the preset number.
• You can also select the preset number by press-
ing 2 or 3.
Radio Data System allows FM radio stations to
send an additional signal along with their regular
program signals.
For example, a radio station sends its radio station
name or information on the types of broadcasted
programs such as sports or music.
You can receive the following types of Radio Data
System signals.
PS (Program Service):
Shows commonly known radio station names.
PTY (Program Type):
Shows types of broadcasted programs.
RT (Radio Text):
Shows text messages sent by the radio station.
Enhanced Other Networks:
Refer to page 25.
NOTE
• Radio Data System may not work correctly if the
radio station is not transmitting the signals prop-
erly or if the signal is weak.
Tuning in to a preset radio
station
Presetting radio stations
Tuning in to a preset radio station
Radio Data System
Alarm function
If an “Alarm !” (Emergency) signal is received
from a radio station while you are listening to an
FM radio broadcast with Radio Data System, the
main unit automatically switches to the radio
broadcast sending the “Alarm !” signal.
(No AM and only some FM radio stations send
broadcasts with Radio Data System.)
Receiving FM radio broadcasts with
Radio Data System
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Listening to radio broadcasts
You can refer to Radio Data System information in
the display window while listening to an FM radio
broadcast.
■ When listening to an FM radio broadcast
Press [DISPLAY MODE] repeatedly.
PS (Program Service):
While the main unit is searching for Radio Data
System information, “WAIT PS” appears and then
the radio station name is displayed in the display
window. “NO PS” appears if no signal is received.
PTY (Program Type):
While the main unit is searching for Radio Data
System information, “WAIT PTY” appears and then
the type of the broadcasted program is displayed
in the display window. “NO PTY” appears if no sig-
nal is received.
RT (Radio Text):
While the main unit is searching for Radio Data
System information, “WAIT RT” appears and then
text messages sent by the radio station are dis-
played in the display window. “NO RT” appears if
no signal is received.
NOTE
• If the main unit takes time to show the Radio
Data System information received from a radio
station, “PS”, “PTY” or “RT” may appear in the
display window.
• When PS, PTY or RT signals appear in the dis-
play window, irregular characters and marks
may not be displayed correctly.
You can locate a type of radio program by specify-
ing the corresponding PTY code.
The PTY search is applicable only to the preset
radio stations.
■ When an FM radio broadcast is selected as
the source
1 Press [PTY SEARCH].
Display on the main unit
2 Press [PTY SELECT +] or [PTY
SELECT –] repeatedly to select a
PTY code while “PTY SELECT” is
flashing in the display window.
Example: When “Document” is selected as a
PTY code
• Refer to page 24 for the PTY codes.
3 Press [PTY SEARCH].
• While the main unit is searching for a radio
program, “SEARCH” and the selected PTY
codes is displayed in the display window.
Example: When “Document” is selected as a
PTY code
• The main unit searches 30 preset FM radio
stations, and stops when the main unit finds
the one you have selected. At this time the
selected frequency and PTY code flash.
When [PTY SEARCH] is pressed while the
selected frequency and PTY code are flash-
ing, the main unit automatically starts
searching for the next radio station. After the
frequency and PTY code stop flashing or if a
button is pressed, the main unit automati-
cally tunes in to the radio station.
• To stop searching, press [PTY SEARCH] or
[CANCEL].
• If no program is found, “NOT FOUND”
appears in the display window and the main
unit returns to the last received radio station.
Changing the Radio Data System
information
Searching for programs by PTY
codes (PTY search)
Listening to radio broadcasts (continued)
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Listening to radio broadcasts
PTY codes
None: Undefined. Finance: Stock market reports, commerce and
trading.
News: News. Children: Programs targeted at a young audi-
ence.
Affairs: Topical program expanding or enlarg-
ing upon news-debate or analysis.
Social: Programs about sociology, history,
geography, psychology and society.
Info: Programs the purpose of which is to
impart advice in the widest sense.
Religion: Religious programs.
Sport: Programs concerned with any aspect
of sports.
Phone In: Involving members of the public
expressing their views either by
phone or at a public forum.
Educate: Educational programs. Travel: Travel information.
Drama: All radio plays and serials. Leisure: Programs about recreational activi-
ties.
Culture: Programs concerning any aspect of
national or regional culture, including
language and theater.
Jazz: Jazz music.
Science: Programs about natural sciences and
technology.
Country: Songs which originate from, or con-
tinue the musical tradition of the
American Southern States.
Varied: Used for mainly speech-based pro-
grams such as quizzes, panel games
and personality interviews.
Nation M: Current popular music of the nation or
region.
Pop M: Commercial music of current popular
appeal.
Oldies: Music from the so-called “golden age”
of popular music.
Rock M: Rock music. Folk M: Music which has its roots in the musi-
cal culture of a particular nation.
Easy M: Current contemporary music consid-
ered to be “easy-listening”.
Document: Programs concerning factual matters,
presented in an investigative style.
Light M: Instrumental music, and vocal or cho-
ral works.
TEST: Broadcasts for testing emergency
broadcast devices or the main unit.
Classics:
Performances of major orchestral
works, symphonies and chamber music.
Alarm !: Emergency announcement.
Other M: Music not fitting into any of the other
categories.
Weather: Weather reports and forecasts.
Classification of the PTY codes for some FM
radio stations may be different from the list
shown above.
For the locations of the remote
control buttons, refer to page 21.
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Listening to radio broadcasts
The Enhanced Other Networks function allows the
main unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast pro-
gram of your choice (TA, News, or Info) from a dif-
ferent radio station when you are listening to a
Radio Data System radio station.
• Enhanced Other Networks function is applicable
only to the preset radio stations.
Press [TA/News/Info] repeatedly until
the indicator of your desired program
type (TA/News/Info) appears in the dis-
play window.
• Each time you press [TA/News/Info], the indica-
tor in the display window changes.
Example:Display on the main unit
TA: Traffic announcement
News: News
Info: Programs the purpose of which is to
impart advice in the widest sense.
NOTE
• To cancel the Enhanced Other Networks func-
tion, press [TA/News/Info] repeatedly until the
program type indicator (TA/News/Info) turns off
in the display window. Changing the source or
turning off the main unit also cancels the
Enhanced Other Networks function.
• The Enhanced Other Networks data sent from
some radio stations may not be compatible with
this main unit.
• While listening to a program tuned in with the
Enhanced Other Networks function, the radio
station does not change even if another network
radio station starts broadcasting the same
Enhanced Other Networks program.
• While listening to a program tuned in with the
Enhanced Other Networks function, you can
only use [TA/News/Info] and [DISPLAY MODE]
as the tuner operation buttons. If you press any
other button, “LOCKED!” appears in the display
window.
• If the radio stations toggle intermittently between
the radio station tuned in to by the Enhanced
Other Networks function and the currently tuned
radio station, press [TA/News/Info] to cancel the
Enhanced Other Networks function.
If there is no radio station broadcasting the
program you have selected:
The main unit continues tuning in to the current
radio station.
When a radio station starts broadcasting the pro-
gram you have selected, the main unit automati-
cally switches to the radio station. The program
type starts flashing in the display window.
When the program is over, the main unit goes back
to the previously tuned radio station, but the
Enhanced Other Networks function still remains
activated.
If there is a radio station broadcasting the pro-
gram you have selected:
The main unit tunes in to the program.The pro-
gram type starts flashing in the display window.
When the program is over, the main unit goes back
to the previously tuned radio station, but the
Enhanced Other Networks function still remains
activated.
Switching to a program type of your
choice temporarily
How the Enhanced Other Networks
function actually works
CASE 1
CASE 2
Listening to radio broadcasts (continued)
For the locations of the remote
control buttons, refer to page 21.
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Basic operations of disc/file playback
* For the number button usage, refer to “Using the
number buttons” on page 17.
■ CAUTION
• Slide the remote control mode
selector to [AUDIO].
This part explains playing back the types of discs
shown above.
1 Press [OPEN/CLOSE 0] on the
remote control or
0 on the main
unit.
• The disc tray ejects.
2 Place a disc.
• To play back an 8-cm disc, place it on the
inner hollow of the disc tray.
3 Press [DVD/CD 3].
NOTE
• Instead of step 3, you can use the buttons on the
main unit. Repeatedly pressing [SOURCE] can
select the disc as the source, and pressing 3
starts playback.
• A menu screen may appear on the TV screen
after DVD playback starts. In such a case, oper-
ate the menu screen, referring to “Selecting a
track from the menu screen” on page 32.
• If you perform an operation, such as changing
the source quickly or loading an incompatible
disc (refer to pages 51-53), the disc may not be
played back or ejected. In this case, turn off the
main unit and turn it on again by using F on the
main unit.
Number
buttons*
Playing back a disc
Printed surface
Disc tray
Remote control
mode selector
Basic operations of disc/file playback
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Basic operations of disc/file playback
This part explains playing back 1) files recorded on
the loaded disc, and 2) files recorded on a USB
mass storage class device connected to the main
unit. The operation is explained with a display of
MP3 files as an example.
NOTE
• When files of different types are recorded on a
disc or connected USB mass storage class
device, select the file type before playback.
(Refer to “FILE TYPE” on page 41.)
1 Prepare the system for file
playback by following the
operations below.
■ When you want to play back files on a disc
Place a disc on the disc tray.
• Refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 26.
■ When you want to play back files on a USB
mass storage class device
Connect the USB mass storage class
device to the [USB] terminal on the
front of the main unit.
NOTE
• Copyrighted files cannot be played back.
• This system cannot recognize a USB mass stor-
age class device whose rating exceeds 5V/
500mA.
• When connecting a USB mass storage class
device, refer also to its manual.
• When using a USB cable for connecting a USB
mass storage class device, its length should be
less than 1 m.
• Connect a USB mass storage class device
directly to the main unit without routing through a
USB hub. Otherwise a malfunction may occur.
• You cannot connect a computer to the [USB] ter-
minal of the system.
• Before disconnecting the USB mass storage
class device, make sure that playback is
stopped.
• The main unit does not charge a USB mass stor-
age class device connected to the [USB] termi-
nal.
2 Press [DVD/CD 3] or [USB 3].
NOTE
• You can also use the buttons on the main unit.
Repeatedly pressing [SOURCE] can select the
disc/file as the source, and pressing 3 starts
playback.
• If you select another source while “READING” is
displayed in the display window, sound is not
produced until reading of the files is finished.
3 Press 7 to stop playback.
• The menu screen appears on the TV
screen.
Playing back a file
Main unit (front view)
Flash memory device, portable
digital audio player or other USB
mass storage class device
Numbers of the current track (file)
and total tracks (files) included in the
current group
Elapsed playback time of the
current track (MP3/WMA/WAV
file only)
Playback status
Tag information (MP3/WMA file only)
Current track (file)
Number of the total tracks
(files) recorded on the loaded
disc or connected USB mass
storage class device
When a file recorded on the connected USB mass
storage class device is selected as the source,
“USB” is displayed.
Numbers of the current group and total groups
recorded on the loaded disc or connected USB
mass storage class device
Current group
Basic operations of disc/file playback (continued)
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Basic operations of disc/file playback
NOTE
• Depending on the file type, the menu screen
appears before you press 7.
4 Press 5 , /, 2 or 3 to select a
group and track.
NOTE
• You can also use [GROUP/TITLE SKIP / ] to
select a group, and the number buttons, 4 or
¢ to select a track.
5 Press [DVD/CD 3] or [USB 3].
NOTE
• If you have skipped step 3, you do not have to
proceed to step 5.
• JPEG files are continuously played back from
the selected file.
• Display time for a file in slide-show playback is
approximately 3 seconds.
• Press [ENTER] to view only the selected file.
■ When a disc is played back
■ When a disc is stopped
■When a disc is played back
• You can control the playback of a PBC compati-
ble disc using a menu screen.
• To cancel the PBC function, follow the instruc-
tions below.
- Specify the track number using the number
buttons when the disc is stopped.
- Specify the track number using 4 or ¢
when the disc is stopped, and then press
[DVD/CD 3].
• Press [RETURN] to go back to the upper layer
during PBC playback.
■When a disc is stopped
(When the PBC function is activated)
Display window on the main
unit for disc/file types
Slide-show playback
DVD VIDEO
Chapter
number
Title number Elapsed
playback time
Disc type Total number of titles
VCD/SVCD
Track number
Playback control
Disc type Total number
of tracks
Total playback
time
For the locations of the remote
control buttons, refer to page 26.
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Basic operations of disc/file playback
■ When a disc is played back
■ When a disc is stopped
■ When a file is played back
■ When a file is stopped
■ Changing the display in the display window
(Only for MP3/WMA files)
For an MP3/WMA file, you can change the display
in the display window to see tag information and a
file name.
When a disc/file is played back
Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly.
• Each time you press [DISPLAY], the display
changes in the display window.
■When a file is played back or stopped
CD
Track number Elapsed playback
time
Disc type Total number
of tracks
Total playback
time
MP3/WMA/WAV/ASF/DivX/MPEG1/
MPEG2 file
Group
number
Track
number
Elapsed
playback time
File type
Group
number
Track
number
JPEG file
File type
Group
number
File number
Messages on the TV screen
When a DVD VIDEO is selected as the source,
the messages shown below are displayed on
the TV screen to indicate the disc status.
NOW READING:
Appears when the main unit is reading the disc
information. Wait for a short time.
REGION CODE ERROR!:
Appears when the region code of the disc does
not match the code the main unit supports.
(Refer to page 51.)
NO DISC:
Appears when no disc is loaded.
OPEN:
Appears when the disc tray is opening.
CLOSE:
Appears when the disc tray is closing.
CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC:
Appears when an unplayable disc is attempted
to be played back.
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The indicators light up in the display window to
show the input signals and the speakers in use.
■ When a disc/file is played back
Press 7.
When playback is stopped in the middle, playback
can be started from the stopped position.
■ When a disc/file is played back
Follow any of the operations below.
*1 “RESUME” is displayed in the display window.
After this operation, the position where playback
has been stopped is stored even when the main
unit is turned off by pressing [F AUDIO].
*2 This operation does not work for a CD.
Press [DVD/CD 3].
NOTE
• This function does not work in program playback
or random playback.
• You can deactivate the resume playback func-
tion. (Refer to“RESUME” on page 42.)
Press 7 twice.
NOTE
• The stored position is also cleared if the disc tray
is opened.
The input signal is DOLBY DIGITAL.
The input signal is processed using
DOLBY DIGITAL PROLOGIC II.
The input signal is DTS.
The input signal is LPCM.
The sound is produced from the sub-
woofer.
The “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “ ” indicator in
the frame ( ) shows the speaker produc-
ing the sound.
The input signal is for the left speaker.
The input signal is for the center surround
speaker.
The input signal is for the right speaker.
The input signal is LFE.
The input signal is for the left speaker on
the center surround speaker.
The input signal is monaural or 2-channel
Dolby surround.
The input signal is for the right speaker on
the center surround speaker.
The surround mode is activated.
Guide icons on the TV screen (on-screen
guide)
: Containing multi-view angles (Refer to
page 33.)
: Containing multi-audio languages
(Refer to page 33.)
: Containing multi-subtitle languages
(Refer to page 33.)
: The disc/file cannot accept the opera-
tion you have attempted.
: Play
: Pause
: Fast reverse/fast forward search
:
Slow motion playback (reverse/
forward directions)
Indicators in the display window
related to the speaker sound
Stopping playback
Resuming playback
Press 7 once.
*1
Press [F AUDIO] to turn off the main unit.
*2
(only for the loaded disc)
Temporarily stopping playback
Starting playback from the stored
position
Clearing the stored position
For the locations of the remote
control buttons, refer to page 26.
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■ When a disc/file is played back
Press 8.
• Press [DVD/CD 3] or [USB 3] to return to the
normal playback.
■ When a disc/file is paused
Press 8 repeatedly.
There are 2 methods.
■ When a disc/file is played back
• Press 1 or ¡.
- Each time you press ¡, the speed
increases. To restore the normal speed, press
[DVD/CD 3] or [USB 3].
• Hold down 4 or ¢.
NOTE
• For some discs/files, sound is intermittent or no
sound is produced during fast reverse/fast for-
ward search.
• The selectable speeds and displays vary by the
disc/file type.
■When a disc is played back
Press [ONE TOUCH REPLAY ].
NOTE
• You cannot go back to the previous title.
■When a disc is paused
Press [ SLOW] or [SLOW ].
• Each time you press [ SLOW] or [SLOW ],
the speed increases.
• Pressing [DVD/CD 3] cancels this function and
starts normal playback.
NOTE
• No sound is produced.
• The picture motion in the reverse direction may
not be smooth.
• For a VCD or SVCD, slow motion playback can
be used in the forward direction only.
■When a disc/file is played back
Press 4 or ¢ repeatedly.
• Press [GROUP/TITLE SKIP / ] to select the
title or group.
Pausing playback
Advancing the picture frame
by frame
Fast reverse/fast forward
search
Playing back from a position
10 seconds before
Slow motion playback
Skipping to the beginning of a
chapter/track/file
(PBC off)
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■ When a disc/file is played back
Press the number buttons to select
the chapter number or track number.
You can skip within a file at approximately 5 minute
intervals. This is useful especially when you want
to skip within a long file.
■ When a disc/file is played back
Press 2 or 3.
• Each time you press 2 or 3, the playback posi-
tion skips to the beginning of the previous or
next interval. Each interval is approximately 5
minutes.
NOTE
• Intervals are automatically assigned from the
beginning of a file.
• You can use this function only within the same
file.
■ When a disc is stopped or played back
1 Press [MENU] or [TOP MENU].
• The menu screen is displayed.
2 Press 5, /, 2 , 3 or the number
buttons to select the desired track.
3 Press [ENTER].
NOTE
• You can use this function only when a menu
screen is recorded on the disc.
• For a VCD/SVCD, [MENU] and [TOP MENU]
may be unavailable in step 1. In this case, press
[RETURN] once or more.
• For a VCD/SVCD, you cannot use 5, /, 2 or
3 in step 2.
• For a VCD/SVCD whose menu screen has a
couple of pages, you can change the page by
pressing 4 or ¢ in step 2.
• Playback may start for some discs without
pressing [ENTER] in step 3.
Selecting a chapter/track
using the number buttons
Skipping at approximately 5
minute intervals
(PBC off)
Selecting a track from the
menu screen
For the locations of the remote
control buttons, refer to page 26.
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* For the number button usage, refer to “Using the
number buttons” on page 17.
■ CAUTION
• Slide the remote control mode
selector to [AUDIO].
■When a disc/file is played back
Press the desired button shown below.
• Each time you press the button, the audio lan-
guage, subtitle language or view angle changes.
TV screen (example for the subtitle language)
NOTE
• The audio language, subtitle language and view
angle can also be changed by pressing 5 or /.
• You can only select these function settings when
the disc/file contains multiple audio languages,
subtitle languages or view angles.
• When a language code such as “AA” and “AB” is
displayed, refer to “Language codes” on page
43.
• You can also use the menu bar to set the func-
tions. Refer to page 38.
• “ST”, “L” and “R” displayed when playing back a
VCD or SVCD, respectively, indicate “Stereo”,
“Left sound” and “Right sound”.
Number
buttons*
Selecting the audio language,
subtitle language and view
angle
Function Button Available disc/file
Audio
language
[AUDIO]
Subtitle
language
[SUBTITLE]
View
angle
[ANGLE]
: Audio language
: Subtitle language
: View angle
Remote control
mode selector
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You can program a maximum of 99 tracks. The
same track can be programmed more than once.
■ When a disc/file is stopped
1 Press [PLAY MODE] repeatedly to
display “PROGRAM” in the display
window.
Example: Display for a CD
Example: TV screen for a CD (Program screen)
2 Press the number buttons to pro-
gram tracks.
Display for an MP3/WMA/WAV file
• Select a group number, and then a track num-
ber.
Display for a VCD/SVCD/CD
• Select a track number.
Example: TV screen for a CD (Program screen)
• You can program up to 99 tracks.
NOTE
• Instead of using the number buttons, when you
press [ENTER] in the “Track/Chapter” column on
the TV screen, “ALL” appears and all the tracks
in the selected group are programmed.
• You can erase the programmed tracks one by
one from the bottom of the list on the program
screen by pressing [CANCEL] repeatedly.
• You can erase the whole program at once by
pressing
7
.
• Ejecting the disc or turning off the main unit also
erases the program.
3 Press [DVD/CD 3].
■When a disc/file is played back
Press 7.
• Playback stops and the program screen appears
on the TV screen.
■When a disc/file is stopped
Press [PLAY MODE] repeatedly to dis-
play an item other than “PROGRAM”
in the display window.
• This operation does not erase the program.
Playing back a disc/file in the
desired order (Program
playback)
(only for the loaded disc)
Group indicator Track indicator
Group number Track
number
Program number
Track indicator
Track number Pro
g
ram number
Confirming the program
Canceling program playback
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■ When a disc/file is stopped
1 Press [PLAY MODE] repeatedly to
display “RANDOM” in the display
window.
• Selecting an item other than “RANDOM”
cancels random playback.
2 Press [DVD/CD 3].
NOTE
• Each chapter or track is played back only once.
• Ejecting the disc or turning off the main unit can-
cels random playback.
■ When a disc is played back or paused
1 Press [ZOOM].
• Each time you press the button, the picture
magnification changes in the display win-
dow.
2 Select the portion you want to
magnify by using 5, /, 2 or 3.
• To return to normal playback, select
“ZOOM x 1” in step 1.
NOTE
• When you magnify a picture, image quality may
be deteriorated or the image may be distorted.
Playing back a disc/file in a
random order (Random
playback)
(only for the loaded disc)
Magnifying the picture
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■ When a disc/file is played back
Press [REPEAT].
• Each time you press [REPEAT], the repeat
mode changes.
*1
Repeats the whole program during program
playback.
*2
“STEP” is displayed during program/random
playback.
NOTE
• Repeat playback can also be set using the menu
bar. (Refer to page 38.)
• You can also specify a part to be played back
repeatedly by using A-B repeat playback. (Refer
to page 39.)
• The repeat mode is automatically canceled if
there is a file that cannot be played back.
Press [SURROUND MODE].
• Each time you press [SURROUND MODE], the
display changes in the display window as fol-
lows.
- “AUTO SURROUND”
When a multi-channel signal is input, surround
sound is automatically produced.
- “MOVIE/M.MUSIC”
Surround sound suitable for a movie or multi-
channel signal is produced.
- “WIDE/2chMUSIC”
When a 2ch signal is input, surround sound is
produced. The sound is broader than the one
with “MOVIE/M.MUSIC”.
-“SUPER WIDE”
Surround sound broader than the one with the
“WIDE/2chMUSIC” is produced.
- “SURROUND OFF”
Turns off the surround sound.
NOTE
• When a surround-processed signal is input while
“AUTO SURROUND”, “MOVIE/M.MUSIC”,
“WIDE/2chMUSIC” or “SUPER WIDE” is
selected, the “SURROUND” indicator in the dis-
play window lights up.
• Depending on the signal type, surround sound
may not be produced as the surround mode set-
ting.
• During playback, when you change the surround
mode setting, sound from the [LINE OUT] and
[LINE-DIGITAL OUT] terminals may be intermit-
tent. Before recording sound to another device,
select the desired surround mode setting.
Playing back a disc/file
repeatedly (Repeat playback)
Display on
the
TV screen
Display in
the
display
window
Indica-
tor in the
display
window
Usage for
the repeat
mode
TITLE
REPEAT
TITLE
Repeats
the
current title.
ALL
or
REPEAT
ALL
REPEAT
ALL
Repeats all
tracks*
1
.
GROUP
or
REPEAT
GROUP
REPEAT
GROUP
Repeats
the
current
group.
CHAP*
2
REPEAT
CHAP*
2
Repeats the
current
chapter.
TRACK*
2
or
REPEAT
TRACK
REPEAT
TRACK*
2
Repeats
the
current
track.
OFF
or
no display
REPEAT
OFF
Cancels
repeat.
(PBC off)
ALL
ALL
GR
Selecting the surround mode
For the locations of the remote
control buttons, refer to page 33.
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■ When a disc is played back or paused
1 Press [VFP].
• The current settings are displayed.
TV screen (example)
2 Press 2 or 3 to select VFP mode.
• Each time you press 2 or 3, VFP mode
changes on the TV screen as follows.
- “NORMAL”
For normal playback. (You cannot adjust
the image quality.) Go to step 7.
- “CINEMA”
Suitable for viewing a movie in a dim room.
(You cannot adjust the image quality.)
Go to step 7.
- “USER1/USER2”
You can adjust the image quality.
Go to step 3.
3 Press 5 or / to select the item
you want to adjust.
• Each time you press 5 or /, the item
changes on the TV screen as follows.
- “GAMMA”
Controls the brightness of neutral tints
while maintaining the brightness of dark
and light portions. (Selectable options:
“LOW”, “MID” and “HIGH”)
- “BRIGHTNESS”
Controls the brightness of the display.
(Setting range: –8 to +8)
- “CONTRAST”
Controls the contrast of the display. (Set-
ting range: –12 to +12)
-“SATURATION”
Controls the saturation of the display. (Set-
ting range: –16 to +16)
-“TINT”
Controls the tint of the display. (Setting
range: –16 to +16)
- “SHARPNESS”
Controls the sharpness of the display.
(Selectable options: “LOW” and “HIGH”)
4 Press [ENTER].
TV screen (example)
5 Press 5 or / to change the value.
6 Press [ENTER].
• To adjust other items, go back to step 3.
7 Press [VFP].
NOTE
• This function does not work when the [HDMI]
terminal on the main unit is connected to a TV.
• If no operation is made for several seconds dur-
ing the procedure, the settings made so far are
automatically stored.
• “VFP” stands for “Video Fine Processor”.
Adjusting the picture quality
(VFP)
Selected VFP mode
Convenient functions of disc/file playback (continued)
For the locations of the remote
control buttons, refer to page 33.
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■ When a disc/file is played back
1 Press [ON SCREEN] twice.
TV screen for a DVD VIDEO (example)
2 Press 2 or 3 to select an item you
want to operate, and then press
[ENTER].
• To turn off the menu bar, press [ON
SCREEN].
DVD VIDEO
VCD/SVCD/CD/ASF/DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2
(the example below is for a CD)
NOTE
* The playback status has the same meaning of
the mark on the on-screen guide. (Refer to page
30.)
To select the settings for those items listed below
without a description of their operation, press 5 or
/ to select an item and press [ENTER].
Status bar
Menu bar
Information displayed on the status
bar
Current title number
Current chapter number
Time
Playback status*
Sound signal type
Playback mode status
(VCD/SVCD/CD)
Current track number
(ASF/DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 file)
Repeat mode status
Time
Playback
status*
Time display
selection
Changes the time information in the
display window and the status bar.
Each time [ENTER] is pressed, the
display changes on the menu bar.
DVD VIDEO (operating during play-
back)
TOTAL :
Elapsed playback time of
the current title.
T.REM : Remaining time of the cur-
rent title.
Time : Elapsed playback time of
the current chapter.
REM : Remaining time of the cur-
rent chapter.
CD (operating during playback)/
VCD/SVCD
Time : Elapsed playback time of
the current track.
REM : Remaining time of the cur-
rent track.
TOTAL : Elapsed playback time of
the disc.
T.REM : Remaining time of the disc.
Repeat mode
Refer to page 36.
(For A-B repeat playback, refer to
page 39.)
Time search
Refer to page 39.
Chapter search
DVD VIDEO (chapter search)
Selects a chapter. Press the number
buttons to enter the chapter number
and press [ENTER].
Examples:
5 : [5]
24 : [ 10] → [2] → [4]
Audio language
DVD VIDEO/VCD/SVCD/DivX
Refer to page 33.
Subtitle language
DVD VIDEO/SVCD/DivX
Refer to page 33.
View angle
DVD VIDEO
Refer to page 33.
Function list
Time
Using the status bar and the menu bar
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You can play back the desired part repeatedly by
specifying a start point (A) and an end point (B).
■ When a disc is played back
1 Press [ON SCREEN] twice.
• The menu bar appears. (Refer to page 38.)
2 Press 2 or 3 to select .
3 Press [ENTER].
4 Press 5 or / to select “A-B”.
5 Press [ENTER] at the start point of
the part to be repeated (specifying
point A).
• The icon on the menu bar is .
6 Press [ENTER] at the end point of
the part to be repeated (specifying
point B).
• The icon on the menu bar is .
• The “ ” and “A-B” indicators light up in the
display window and the part between points
A and B is played back repeatedly.
There are 2 methods.
• Press 7.
• Select . (Select and press
[ENTER] twice.)
NOTE
• You can use A-B repeat playback only within the
same title or track.
• You cannot use A-B repeat playback during pro-
gram playback, random playback or repeat play-
back.
■When a disc is played back
1 Press [ON SCREEN] twice.
• The menu bar appears. (Refer to page 38.)
2 Press 2 or 3 to select .
3 Press [ENTER].
4 Enter the time using the number
buttons.
Example:
When you want to play back a DVD VIDEO from
the position of (0 hour) 23 minutes 45 seconds,
press the number buttons in the order of [ 0 ], [ 2 ],
[ 3 ], [ 4 ] and [ 5 ].
• You can skip entering the minute and sec-
ond settings.
• If the incorrect value is entered, press 2 to
delete the values and enter values again.
5 Press [ENTER].
• To turn off the menu bar, press [ON
SCREEN].
NOTE
• This function does not work during program
playback or random playback.
• For a CD, you can use this function any time.
• Time search for a DVD VIDEO is from the begin-
ning of the title.
• Time search for a VCD, an SVCD and a CD is as
follows:
- When the disc is stopped, time search is from
the beginning of the disc.
- When the disc is played back, time search is
within the track currently being played back.
Playing back a specified part
repeatedly (A-B repeat
playback)
(PBC off)
Canceling A-B repeat playback
Designating the time
(Time search)
(PBC off)
Using the status bar and the menu bar (continued)
For the locations of the remote
control buttons, refer to page 33.
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You can change the initial settings of the main unit
with the preference screen according to the envi-
ronment where the main unit is used.
■ CAUTION
• Slide the remote control mode
selector to [AUDIO].
NOTE
• The top and bottom of the preference screen
may not be displayed on a wide TV. Adjust the
picture size on the TV.
■ When a disc/file is stopped or no disc is
loaded (“NO DISC” is displayed in the dis-
play window)
1 Press [SET UP].
• The preference screen appears on the TV
screen.
Example:
2 Use 5, /, 2, 3 and [ENTER] to
control the preference screen.
• Proceed with operations by following the
description on the TV screen.
NOTE
• If the selected language is not recorded on the
disc/file, the optimum language set for the disc/
file is displayed.
• For a language code such as “AA”, refer to the
“Language codes” on page 43.
Remote control
mode selector
Basic operations
LANGUAGE
Items Contents
MENU
LANGUAGE
Select the language for the DVD
VIDEO menu screen.
AUDIO
LANGUAGE
Select the audio language for the DVD
VIDEO.
SUBTITLE Select the subtitle language for the
DVD VIDEO.
ON SCREEN
LANGUAGE
Select the language displayed on the
preference screen.
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PICTURE
Items
Contents ( : initial setting)
MONITOR
TYPE
Select the display method suitable for
your TV.
4 : 3 PS (Pan Scan) :
For a TV with conventional 4:3 aspect
ratio. When a wide screen picture is
input, the left and right edges of the pic-
ture are not shown on the screen. (If the
disc/file is not compatible with Pan Scan,
the picture is displayed at the Letterbox
ratio.)
:
For a TV with conventional 4:3 aspect
ratio. When a wide screen picture is
input, black bars appear on the top and
bottom of the screen.
16 : 9 :
For an ordinary wide TV.
PICTURE
SOURCE
Select the item suitable to the video
source.
:
The video source type (a video or film) is
automatically selected.
FILM :
To view a film or video recorded with the
progressive scan method.
VIDEO (ACTIVE) :
Suitable for playing back a video with a
lot of action.
VIDEO (NORMAL) :
Suitable for playing back a video without
a lot of action.
4 : 3 LB (Letterbox)
AUTO
SCREEN
SAVER
You can turn or OFF the screen
saver. The screen saver activates when
there is no operation made for approxi-
mately 5 minutes since a still picture was
last displayed.
NOTE
• This function does not work when this
system outputs the video signal via the
[HDMI] terminal.
FILE TYPE When files of different types are recorded
on a disc or connected USB mass stor-
age class device, select the file type
before playback.
:
For MP3/WMA/WAV files.
STILL PICTURE :
For JPEG files.
VIDEO :
For ASF/DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 files.
HDMI DVI
COLOR
You can select the settings for the picture
appearance (image quality, color intensity
and black fading) on the TV connected to
the [HDMI] terminal.
STANDARD :
For normal usage.
:
The main unit automatically adjusts the
picture appearance.
HDMI OUT You can select the video signal type out-
put from the [HDMI] terminal.
:
For normal usage. The main unit auto-
matically selects the output video signal
type according to the TV connected to
the [HDMI] terminal.
RGB :
Select this item if no picture appears on
the TV with the “AUTO” setting. The out-
put video signal type is set to the RGB
signal.
Items
Contents ( : initial setting)
ON
AUDIO
ENHANCE
AUTO
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??
AUDIO
Items
Contents (
: initial setting)
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
Select the output signal type suitable to
the device connected to the [LINE-DIGI-
TAL OUT] terminal. Refer to “List of rela-
tionships of DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
preference items and output signal” on
page 43.
PCM ONLY :
Device corresponding only to linear PCM.
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM :
Dolby Digital decoder or device having
the same function.
:
DTS/Dolby Digital decoder or device hav-
ing the same function.
DOWN MIX Select the signal suitable to the device
connected to the [LINE-DIGITAL OUT]
terminal. Set “DOWN MIX” only when
“DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” is set to
“PCM ONLY”.
DOLBY SURROUND :
Dolby Pro Logic decoder-built-in device.
:
Ordinary audio device.
D (Dynamic).
RANGE
COMPRESSION
To correct the difference between high
volume and low volume when playing
back with low volume (only for a DVD
recorded with Dolby Digital).
WIDE RANGE :
For enjoying the original full dynamic
range of surround sound without effects.
:
For normal usage. Surround sound is
compressed to a certain level.
HDMI
AUDIO OUT
You can select whether or not the audio
signal from the [HDMI] terminal is output.
ON
:
The audio signal from the [HDMI] is out-
put.
:
The audio signal from the [HDMI] is not
output.
NOTE
• Depending on the connected TV, when
“HDMI AUDIO OUT” is set to “ON”,
only PCM signals can be output via an
HDMI cable.
STREAM/PCM
STEREO
NORMAL
OFF
??
OTHERS
Items
Contents (
: initial setting)
RESUME
Select or OFF. (Refer to page 30.)
ON
SCREEN
GUIDE
Select or OFF. (Refer to page 30.)
DivX
REGISTRA-
TION
The main unit has its own registration
code. You can confirm the registration
code, when necessary. Once you have
played back a disc/file on which the regis-
tration code is recorded, the registration
code of the main unit is overwritten for
copyright protection.
NETWORK
SETUP
For DD-8/DD-3 users:
Refer to the separate volume of the oper-
ation manual for the network function.
For DD-1 users:
This item is not available.
ON
ON
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NOTE
• Among DVD VIDEOs without copyright protection, there may be some DVD VIDEOs that output a 20- or
24- bit signal through the [LINE-DIGITAL OUT] terminal.
Language codes
List of relationships of DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT preference items and output
signal
Playback disc/file
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT preference
STREAM/PCM DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM PCM ONLY
48 kHz, 16/20/24 bits linear PCM
DVD VIDEO
96 kHz linear PCM DVD VIDEO
48 kHz, 16 bits stereo linear PCM
DTS DVD VIDEO DTS bit stream 48 kHz, 16 bits stereo linear PCM
DOLBY DIGITAL DVD VIDEO DOLBY DIGITAL bit stream
48 kHz, 16 bits stereo lin-
ear PCM
CD/VCD/SVCD
44.1 kHz, 16 bits stereo linear PCM
48 kHz, 16 bits linear PCM
DTS CD DTS bit stream 44.1 kHz, 16 bits linear PCM
MP3/WMA/DivX file 32/44.1/48 kHz, 16 bits linear PCM
Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language
AA Afar GD Scots Gaelic MI Maori SL Slovenian
AB Abkhazian GL Galician MK Macedonian SM Samoan
AF Afrikaans GN Guarani ML Malayalam SN Shona
AM Ameharic GU Gujarati MN Mongolian SO Somali
AR Arabic HA Hausa MO Moldavian SQ Albanian
AS Assamese HI Hindi MR Marathi SR Serbian
AY Aymara HR Croatian MS Malay (MAY) SS Siswati
AZ Azerbaijani HU Hungarian MT Maltese ST Sesotho
BA Bashkir HY Armenian MY Burmese SU Sundanese
BE Byelorussian IA Interlingua NA Nauru SV Swedish
BG Bulgarian IE Interlingue NE Nepali SW Swahili
BH Bihari IK Inupiak NL Dutch TA Tamil
BI Bislama IN Indonesian NO Norwegian TE Telugu
BN Bengali, Bangla IS Icelandic OC Occitan TG Tajik
BO Tibetan IW Hebrew OM (Afan) Oromo TH Thai
BR Breton JI Yiddish OR Oriya TI Tigrinya
CA Catalan JW Javanese PA Panjabi TK Turkmen
CO Corsican KA Georgian PL Polish TL Tagalog
CS Czech KK Kazakh PS Pashto, Pushto TN Setswana
CY Welsh KL Greenlandic PT Portuguese TO Tonga
DA Danish KM Cambodian QU Quechua TR Turkish
DZ Bhutani KN Kannada RM Rhaeto-Romance TS Tsonga
EL Greek KO Korean (KOR) RN Kirundi TT Tatar
EO Esperanto KS Kashmiri RO Rumanian TW Twi
ET Estonian KU Kurdish RU Russian UK Ukrainian
EU Basque KY Kirghiz RW Kinyarwanda UR Urdu
FA Persian LA Latin SA Sanskrit UZ Uzbek
FI Finnish LN Lingala SD Sindhi VI Vietnamese
FJ Fiji LO Laothian SG Sangho VO Volapuk
FO Faroese LT Lithuanian SH Serbo-Croatian WO Wolof
FY Frisian LV Latvian, Lettish SI Singhalese XH Xhosa
GA Irish MG Malagasy SK Slovak YO Yoruba
ZU Zulu
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Playing back sources from other devices
1 Press [LINE].
• Each time you press [LINE], the display
changes in the display window as follows.
- “LINE 1” for selecting the device con-
nected to the [LINE IN 1] terminal
- “LINE 2” for selecting the device con-
nected to the [LINE IN 2] terminals
- “TV SOUND” for selecting the TV con-
nected to the [AV] terminal
- “LINE-DIGITAL” for selecting the digital
audio device connected to the [LINE-DIGI-
TAL IN] terminal
• You can also select the connected device as
the source by repeatedly pressing
[SOURCE] on the main unit.
2 Start playback on the connected
device.
• Refer also to the operation manual for the
connected device.
3 Adjust the volume and make other
necessary settings.
• Refer to “Basic operations” on page 17.
You can select the gain of the signal from the
[LINE IN 1] and [LINE IN 2] terminals.
Use the initial settings for normal operation. If the
sound is too small or too loud, change the settings.
1 Press [LINE] repeatedly to select
“LINE 1” or “LINE 2” in the display
window.
2 Hold down [ENTER].
• Each time you hold down [ENTER], the dis-
play changes as follows.
“LEVEL 1” : the initial setting for “LINE 2”
“LEVEL 2”
“LEVEL 3” : the initial setting for “LINE 1”
• The signal gain increases in the order of
“LEVEL 1”, “LEVEL 2” and “LEVEL 3”.
NOTE
• You can select the signal gain respectively for
“LINE 1” and “LINE 2”.
Selecting other devices as the
source
Selecting the signal gain
Playing back sources from other devices
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Playing back sources from other devices
When you start analog playback of a portable digi-
tal audio player connected to the [LINE IN 1] termi-
nal while the main unit is off or another source is
selected, the main unit automatically turns on and
the source changes to the connected portable digi-
tal audio player. This function is called the quick
portable link function (QP LINK).
Press [QP LINK] repeatedly to select
“QP ON” in the display window.
• To deactivate QP LINK, select “QP OFF”.
• You can set QP LINK when the main unit is both
on and off.
■ When “QP ON” is selected
1 Connect a portable digital audio
player to the [LINE IN 1] terminal
using an audio cable.
2 Start playback on the portable dig-
ital audio player.
• If the main unit is off, the main unit automati-
cally turns on.
• The source from the portable digital audio
player is automatically selected, “LINE 1” is
displayed and sound is produced.
NOTE
*1 When “QP ON” is displayed, “:ACT” or “:NO
ACT” is also displayed to indicate the status of
QP LINK. (According to the status of the main
unit, “:ACT” and “:NO ACT” changes automati-
cally.)
- “QP ON :ACT” is displayed when QP LINK
is activated and available.
- “QP ON :NO ACT” is displayed when QP
LINK is activated but unavailable.
Pressing [QP LINK] once can be used to con-
firm the status of QP LINK.
If the sensitivity for the input audio signal is too
high, QP LINK may be activated even when the
portable digital audio player is not played back.
At this time, you can select the lower sensitivity.
Hold down [QP LINK].
• Each time you hold down [QP LINK], the display
changes in the display window as follows.
- “QP: LEVEL1” for normal usage (the initial set-
ting)
- “QP: LEVEL2” for lower sensitivity
QP LINK
Activating QP LINK
*1
Using QP LINK
Main unit (front view)
Audio cable
(not supplied)
Output
Portable digital audio player or
other audio device
Selecting the sensitivity for QP LINK
Playing back sources from other devices (continued)
For the locations of the remote
control buttons, refer to page 44.
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Operating other devices using the remote control
You can operate your TV, video cassette recorder
(VCR) and set-top box (STB) using the remote
control of this system.
1 Slide the remote control
mode selector to [TV].
2 Hold down [TV F].
• Hold down [TV F] until you finish step 4.
3 Press [ENTER] and release.
4 Press number buttons to enter the
manufacturer code.
Examples:
For a Hitachi TV: Press [0], then [7].
For a Toshiba TV: Press [2], then [9].
When the manufacturer of your TV has 2 or more
codes, select the manufacturer codes in turn and
find the one that operates the TV and the remote
control properly.
(Continued on the next page)
Operating a TV using the
remote control
Manufacturer
Code
Manufacturer
Code
JVC 01
Nordmende
13, 14, 18,
26, 27, 28
Akai 02, 05 Okano 09
Blaupunkt 03 Orion 15
Daewoo 10, 31, 32 Panasonic 16, 17
Fenner 04, 31, 32 Philips 10
Fisher 05 Saba
13, 14, 18,
26, 27, 28
Grundig 06 Samsung
10, 19, 32,
35, 36, 37,
38
Hitachi 07, 08 Sanyo 05
Inno-Hit 09 SEG 15
Irradio 02, 05 Schneider 02, 05
Loewe 10 Sharp 20, 39, 40
Magnavox 10 Sony
21, 22, 23,
24, 25
Mitsubishi 11, 33
Telefunken
13, 14, 18,
26, 27, 28
Miver 03 Thomson
13, 14, 18,
26, 27, 28
Nokia 12, 34 Toshiba 29
Setting the manufacturer code
Remote control
mode selector
Number
buttons/
TV RETURN/
100+
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Operating other devices using the remote control
5 Release [TV F].
NOTE
• Manufacturer codes are subject to change with-
out notice. You may not be able to operate the
TV produced by the manufacturer.
• After replacing the batteries of the remote con-
trol, set the manufacturer code again.
Operate the remote control by pointing it at the TV.
.
NOTE
• When the remote control mode selector is slid to
[TV], some buttons may not work.
1 Slide the remote control
mode selector to [VCR/
STB].
2 Press [VCR] or [STB].
3 Hold down [VCR/STB F].
• Hold down [VCR/STB F] until you finish
step 5.
4 Press [ENTER] and release.
5 Press number buttons to enter the
manufacturer code.
Manufacturer codes for VCRs
Examples:
For a Hitachi VCR: Press [0], then [8].
For a Toshiba VCR: Press [3], then [3].
When the manufacturer of your VCR has 2 or more
codes, select the manufacturer codes in turn and
find the one that operates the VCR and the remote
control properly.
Remote
control button
Usage
[TV
F]
Turns on/off the TV.
[TV/VIDEO]
Changes between the TV and
video input.
[TV CHANNEL
+/
–
]
Changes channels.
[TV VOL +/
–
] Adjusts volume.
Number but-
tons (1-9, 0,
100+)
Slide the
remote control
mode selector
to [TV] in
advance.
Selects the
channels.
[TV RETURN]
Changes
between the
previously
selected chan-
nel and the cur-
rent channel.
Using the remote control for the TV
operation
Operating a VCR/STB using
the remote control
Manufacturer
Code
Manufacturer
Code
JVC 01 Nokia 16
Aiwa 02, 20
Nordmende
17, 18, 19,
31
Bell+Howell
03, 16 Orion 20
Blaupunkt 04 Panasonic 21
CGM 03, 05, 16 Philips 05, 22
Daewoo 34 Phonola 05
DIGITAL 05 Saba
17, 18, 19,
23, 31
Fisher 03, 16 Samsung 24, 25
G.E. 06 Sanyo 03, 16
Grundig 07 Sharp 26, 27
Hitachi 08, 09 Siemens 07
Loewe 05, 10, 11 Sony
28, 29, 30,
35
Magnavox 04, 05
Telefunken
17, 18, 19,
31, 32
Mitsubishi
12, 13, 14,
15
Toshiba 33
Setting the manufacturer code
Operating other devices using the remote control (continued)
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Operating other devices using the remote control
Manufacturer codes for STBs
Examples:
For an Amstrad STB: Press [0], then [3].
For a Triax STB: Press [3], then [0].
When the manufacturer of your STB has 2 or more
codes, select the manufacturer codes in turn and
find the one that operates the STB and the remote
control properly.
6 Release [VCR/STB F].
NOTE
• Manufacturer codes are subject to change with-
out notice. You may not be able to operate the
VCR/STB produced by the manufacturer.
• After replacing the batteries of the remote con-
trol, set the manufacturer code again.
Before the VCR/STB operation, select the remote
control mode for the VCR/STB.
1 Slide the remote control
mode selector to [VCR/
STB].
2 Press [VCR] or [STB].
Operate the remote control by pointing it at the
VCR/STB.
Remote control button assigned for the VCR
operation
Remote control button assigned for the STB
operation
NOTE
• When the remote control mode selector is slid to
[VCR/STB], some buttons may not work.
Manufacturer
Code
Manufacturer
Code
JVC 01, 02 Mascom 32
Amstrad
03, 04, 05,
06, 31
Maspro 13
BT 01 Nokia 24, 26, 33
Canal+ 20 Pace 10, 25, 31
Canal Satellite
20 Panasonic 15
D-Box 24 Philips 09, 23
Echostar
17, 18, 19,
21
RFT 12
Finlux 11 Saba 35
Force 28 Sagem 22, 29
Galaxis 27 Salora 11
Grundig 07, 08 Selector 29
Hirschmann
07, 17, 37 Skymaster 12, 36
ITT Nokia 11 Thomson 35
Jerrold 16 TPS 22
Kathrein 13, 14, 34 Triax 30
Luxor 11 Wisi 07
Remote control button Usage
[VCR/STB F] Turns on/off the VCR.
[VCR] Selects the VCR input.
[TV CHANNEL +/
–
] Changes channels.
Number buttons
(1-10, 0, 10)
Selects the channels.
[DVD/CD 3] Starts playback.
7
Stops playback.
8 Pauses playback.
¡ Fast-forwards the tape.
1 Fast-rewinds the tape.
Remote control button Usage
[VCR/STB F] Turns on/off the STB.
[STB] Selects the STB input.
[TV CHANNEL +/
–
] Changes channels.
Number buttons (1-9, 0,
10)
Selects the channels.
Using the remote control for the
VCR/STB operation
For the locations of the remote
control buttons, refer to page 46.
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To minimize the need for servicing and maintain
the high quality of this system, do not place the
main unit in the following locations:
• In a position subject to high humidity or consid-
erable dust
• On an uneven or unstable surface
• Near a heat source
• Near a computer, fluorescent light or other elec-
tric appliance
• In a small room with insufficient ventilation
• In a position exposed to direct sunlight
• In a position exposed to excessive cold
• In a position exposed to strong vibration
• Near a TV, other amplifier, or tuner
• Near a magnetic source
■ CAUTION
• The operating temperature of this system is 5°C
to 35°C. Use in temperatures outside this range
may cause a malfunction or damage the system.
Under the following conditions, you may not be
able to operate this system properly due to con-
densation formed on the lens of the main unit:
• When you have just started an air conditioner to
warm your room
• When you have placed the main unit at an area
with high humidity
• When you have moved the main unit from a cold
place to a warm place
When condensation forms, leave the main unit
turned on, wait for approximately 1 or 2 hours, and
then operate the main unit.
When the operation panel becomes dirty, dust it
with a soft dry cloth. When the operation panel is
very dirty, wipe it with a cloth dampened with a
small amount of a neutral detergent, and then wipe
it with a soft dry cloth.
■ CAUTION
• Do not wipe the operation panel with thinners,
benzenes or other chemical agents. Do not
spray insecticides onto the operation panel.
These may cause discoloration and damage to
the surface.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Labora-
tories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
• This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual prop-
erty 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 Corpora-
tion. Reverse engineering or disassembly is pro-
hibited.
• DVD logo is a registered trademark of DVD For-
mat/Logo Licensing Corporation.
• Official DivX
®
Certified product
• Plays all versions of DivX
®
video (including
DivX
®
6) with standard playback of DivX
®
media
files
• DivX, DivX certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
license.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multi-
media Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• HDCP is the abbreviation of “High-Bandwidth
Digital Content Protection”, and is the high-reli-
able copy control technology licensed by Digital
Content Protection, LLC.
Suitable locations for the
main unit
Condensation
Cleaning the main unit
License and trademark
Notes on operation
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Installation of the system
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too
hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C.
• Leave sufficient distance between the system
and the TV.
• Do not use the system in a place subject to
vibration.
Power cord
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
• A small amount of power is always consumed
while the power cord is connected to the wall
outlet.
• When unplugging the power cord from the wall
outlet, always pull on the plug, not the power
cord.
To prevent malfunctions of the system
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If
anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and
consult your dealer.
• Do not insert any metallic object into the system.
Note about copyright laws
Check the copyright laws in your country before
recording from CDs. Recording of copyrighted
material may infringe copyright laws.
Avoid moisture, water and dust
Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.
Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do
not place it near a heating equipment.
When you are away
When away on travel or for other reasons for an
extended period of time, disconnect the power
cord plug from the wall outlet.
Do not block the vents
Blocking the vents may damage the system.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and fol-
low the relevant instructions on the use of chemi-
cally-coated cloths. Do not use benzene, thinner or
other organic solvents including disinfectants.
These may cause deformation or discoloring.
If water gets inside the system
Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord
plug from the wall outlet, then call the store where
you made your purchase. Using the system in this
condition may cause fire or electrical shock.
Notes on handling
Important cautions
Safety Precautions
• 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.
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• Even though listed above, some types may be
unplayable.
*
1 Discs should be finalized before being played
back.
*
2 For files recorded on a DVD-R/DVD-RW, the
disc should be formatted with UDF Bridge.
*
3 This system may not recognize some USB
mass storage class devices. This system can-
not play back a file whose data volume is more
than 2 gigabytes and a file whose data transfer
rate is more than 2 Mbps.
It is possible to play back finalized +R/+RW (DVD
Video Format only) discs. “DVD” lights on the front
display panel when a +R/+RW disc is loaded.
Some discs may not be played back because of
their disc characteristics, recording conditions, or
damage or stains on them.
Only sounds can be played back from the following
discs:
MIX-MODE CD CD-G
CD-EXTRA CD TEXT
Region code of DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have
their own Region Code numbers. This system can
play back a DVD VIDEO whose Region Code
number includes the system’s Region Code, which
is indicated on the rear panel.
If a DVD VIDEO with an improper region code
number is loaded, “REGION CODE ERROR!”
appears on the TV screen and playback cannot
start.
• On some DVD VIDEOs, VCDs, SVCDs or DivX
files, their actual operation may be different
from what is explained in this manual. This is
due to the disc/file programming and disc/file
structure, not a malfunction of this system.
This system is designed for use with the PAL stan-
dard but you can also play back discs recorded in
NTSC format. When you play back a disc recorded
in NTSC format on the main unit connected to the
TV using an HDMI or component video cable, the
picture may be distorted. To prevent picture distor-
tion, use a SCART cable. (Refer to page 12 for
connecting a SCART cable.)
Playable disc/file types
Playable discs
*1
DVD VIDEO, VCD, SVCD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R,
DVD-RW, +R, +RW
Playable files recorded on a disc
*1, *2
MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, ASF, DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2
Playable files recorded on a USB mass storage
class device
*3
Playable files stored on a computer
(Only for DD-8 and DD-3)
Refer to the separate volume of the operation manual for
the network function.
Examples:
Notes on discs/files
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• The following discs cannot be played back:
• DVD-ROM (except for MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/
DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 format), DVD-RAM, CD-
ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, SACD, etc.
• Playing back these discs will generate noise and
damage the speakers.
• Damaged discs and discs in an extraordinary
shape (other than a disc of 12 cm or 8 cm in
diameter) cannot be played back.
• JVC does not guarantee the operation and
sound quality of discs not authorized by CD-DA,
which is a CD specification.
Before playback, confirm that the disc complies
with this CD specification by checking the marks
and reading notes printed on the package.
• CDs recorded in the ISO 9660 format are play-
able (except CDs recorded in the “packet write”
format (UDF format)).
• CDs recorded in the multi-session format are
also playable.
• Files with an extension of “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.wav”,
“.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.asf”, “.divx”, “.div”, “.avi”, “.mpg”
or “.mpeg” (extensions with uppercase and low-
ercase letters mixed are also acceptable) are
playable.
• This system cannot play back DVDs recorded in
multi-session or multi-border format.
• A disc may not be played back, or reading it may
take a long time depending on its recording con-
ditions or properties.
• The time needed for reading varies with the
number of groups or tracks (files) recorded on
the disc.
• If a character other than single byte English
characters is used in the file name of an MP3/
WMA/JPEG/ASF file, the track/file name will not
be displayed correctly.
• The order of tracks/groups displayed on the
MP3/WMA menu screen, and the order of files/
groups displayed on the JPEG menu screen
may be different from that of files/folders dis-
played on a computer monitor screen.
• In the case of MP3/WMA discs, since groups/
tracks are played back in alphabetical order, a
commercially available MP3/WMA disc may be
played back in an order different from that indi-
cated on the label attached to the disc.
• Playing back an MP3/WMA file including a still
image may take a long time. The elapsed time is
not displayed until playing back starts. If playing
back starts, the elapsed time may not be dis-
played correctly.
• For an MP3/WMA file, a disc with a sampling fre-
quency of 44.1 kHz and transmission rate of 128
kbps is recommended.
• This system is not compatible with MP3i or
MP3PRO.
• This system can play back a baseline JPEG file,
excluding monochromatic JPEG files.
• This system can play back JPEG data taken with
a digital camera conforming to the DCF (Design
Rule for Camera File System) standard (when a
function is applied such as the automatic rotation
function of a digital camera, data goes beyond
the DCF standard, so the image may not be dis-
played).
• If data has been processed, edited and restored
with computer image editing software, the data
may not be displayed.
• This system cannot play back animations such
as MOTION JPEG, still pictures (TIFF etc.) other
than JPEG, or image data with sound.
• The resolution of 640 x 480 pixels is recom-
mended for JPEG files. If a file has been
recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480
pixels, display may take a long time. An image
with a resolution of more than 8 192 x 7 680 pix-
els cannot be displayed.
• The system supports ASF files recorded with the
maximum bit rate of 384 kbps and an audio
coder decoder of G.726.
• For a WAV file, a disc with a sampling frequency
of 44.1 kHz and a transmission rate of 16 bits is
recommended.
• This system does not support a disc recorded in
multi-border format.
• This system does not support a disc recorded in
DVD VR format.
Unplayable discs
Playable MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG/
ASF/DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 discs/
files
Notes on MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG/
ASF discs/files
Notes on DVD-R/DVD-RW
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• The system supports DivX 5.x, 4.x and 3.11.
• The system supports DivX files with a resolution
of 720 x 480 pixels or less (30 fps) and 720 x
576 pixels or less (25 fps).
• Audio stream should conform to MPEG1 Audio
Layer-2 or MPEG Audio Layer-3 (MP3).
• The system does not support GMC (Global
Motion Compression).
• Files encoded in the interlaced scanning mode
may not be played back correctly.
• Playing back a DivX file may take a long time.
The elapsed time is not displayed until playback
starts. The elapsed time may also not be dis-
played correctly.
• The stream structure of MPEG1/MPEG2 discs
and files should conform to MPEG system/pro-
gram stream.
• 720 x 576 pixels (25 fps)/720 x 480 pixels (30
fps) is recommended for the highest resolution.
• This system also supports the resolutions of 352
x 576/480 x 576/352 x 288 pixels (25 fps) and
352 x 480/480 x 480/352 x 240 pixels (30 fps).
• The profile and level should be MP@ML (Main
Profile at Main Level)/SP@ML (Simple Profile at
Main Level)/MP@LL (Main Profile at Low Level).
• Audio streams should conform to MPEG1 Audio
Layer-2, MPEG2 Audio Layer-2 or Dolby Digital
(MPEG2 only).
The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not com-
ply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard.
Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc
on this product may not be recommended.
• JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data
on the USB mass storage class device while
using this system.
• This system is compatible with USB 2.0 Full-
Speed.
• Tracks coded or encrypted using a special
method cannot be played on the system.
• Some portable audio players are not compatible
with the system.
• This system may not play back some USB mass
storage class devices and does not support
DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Notes on DivX discs/files
Notes on MPEG1/MPEG2 discs/
files
Caution for DualDisc playback
Notes on files recorded on a
connected USB mass storage class
device
Notes on discs/files (continued)
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DVD VIDEO
A DVD VIDEO consists of “titles” and each title
may be divided into “chapters”.
VCD/SVCD/CD
A VCD/SVCD/CD consists of “tracks”.
In general, each track has its own track number.
(On some discs, each track may also be further
divided by indexes.)
MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG/ASF/DivX/MPEG1/
MPEG2 files
Audio, still pictures and video are recorded as
tracks/files on a disc or a USB mass storage class
device. Tracks/files are usually grouped into a
folder. Folders can also include other folders, cre-
ating hierarchical folder layers.
This system simplifies the hierarchical construction
of files and manages folders by “groups”.
.
This system can recognize up to 4 000 tracks/files
on a disc. Also, the system can recognize up to
150 tracks/files per group and up to 99 groups on a
disc. Since the system ignores the tracks/files with
numbers exceeding 150 and the groups with num-
bers exceeding 99, these cannot be played back.
If there are any type of files other than MP3/WMA/
WAV/JPEG/ASF/DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 files on a
disc, those files are also counted in the total file
number.
• Do not use any non-standard shape disc (like a
heart, flower or credit card, etc.) available on the
market, because it may damage the system.
• Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on
it, because it may damage the system.
• Do not bend the disc.
• Be sure not to use thinners, benzenes, cleaners
for analog records, or other chemical agents.
Data hierarchy
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5
Up to 99 groups
Up to 150 files
Group 1 Group 2
Track 1
/File 1
Track 2
/File 2
Group 3 Group 4 Group 5
Handling discs
Label sticker
S
ticker
Paste
Cleaning discs
Signal surface
Wipe the disc from
the center outward
with a soft cloth.
Scratches concen-
trated on a certain part
cause sound dropout.
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If this system does not work properly despite the above “Possible solution”
Many functions of this system are controlled by microprocessors that can be reset by recycling the power
supply. If pressing any button does not result in the normal action, disconnect the power cable from the outlet,
wait for a while, and connect the power cable again.
Problem Possible cause Possible solution
Reference
page
No sound/video is
produced.
Improper connection. Connect all cables properly. 5
Headphones are connected. Disconnect the headphone plug. 3
No sound/video is pro-
duced via the [HDMI]
terminal. (Only for DD-8/
DD-3)
A disc/file recorded in a format
incompatible with the main unit/
TV is played back.
Confirm the playable disc/file
types.
51
The connected TV is not com-
patible with HDCP.
Connect a TV compatible with
HDCP.
12
The main unit fails to recognize
the TV connected to the [HDMI]
terminal.
Disconnect the HDMI cable and
connect it again.
12
An HDMI cable longer than 5 m
(15 feet) is used.
Use an HDMI cable of 5 m (15
feet) or shorter to assure stable
operation and picture quality.
–
Disc playback does not
start.
The disc is upside down.
Place the disc on the disc tray with
the printed surface facing up.
26
Moisture has condensed on the
lens.
Leave the main unit turned on, wait
for approximately 1 or 2 hours, and
then operate the main unit.
49
A certain point cannot be
played back properly.
The disc is scratched or dirty. Clean or replace the disc. 54
The picture is distorted
when the TV is con-
nected to the [HDMI] ter-
minal. (Only for DD-8/
DD-3)
The proportion of the picture is
not appropriate.
Connect the TV to the [AV] termi-
nal, and select the video signal
type and the monitor out type.
12-14
A radio broadcast can-
not be received.
No antenna is connected. Connect an antenna. 5
A whirring noise is pro-
duced.
The main unit is located close
to a TV, computer, or other
electric appliance.
Place the main unit away from a
TV, computer, or other electric
appliance.
50
The disc tray does not
eject.
If “LOCKED” appears in the dis-
play window, disc ejection has
been locked.
Cancel the disc ejection lock. 20
You cannot operate the
remote control.
The remote control batteries
are running low.
Replace the batteries with new
batteries.
4
You cannot operate the
main unit using the
remote control.
The remote control mode selec-
tor on the remote control is slid
to [TV] or [VCR/STB].
Slide the remote control mode
selector to [AUDIO].
17
MP3, WMA, WAV,
JPEG, ASF, DivX,
MPEG1 or MPEG2 files
cannot be played back.
The loaded disc may include
files of different types (MP3,
WMA, WAV, JPEG, ASF, DivX,
MPEG1 or MPEG2).
Select “FILE TYPE”. You can play
back only the files of the types
selected with “FILE TYPE”.
If the main unit has read the file
before you make the “FILE TYPE”
setting, perform either of the fol-
lowing after setting “FILE TYPE” to
the desired file type.
• For playing back files on the
disc, reload the disc.
• For playing back files on the
USB mass storage class device,
disconnect the USB mass stor-
age class device and then con-
nect it again.
41
Playback starts sud-
denly.
QP LINK may be working. This
is not a malfunction.
Select “QP OFF”. 45
Troubleshooting
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Tuner
FM frequency: 87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
AM frequency: 522 kHz - 1 629 kHz
Terminal (front of the main unit)
• Audio output headphone terminal x 1
Impedance: 16
Ω
to 1 k
Ω
• USB digital input terminal x 1
• Analog input terminal x 1
Stereo mini jack
• Analog output terminal x 1
Stereo mini jack
Terminal (rear of the main unit)
• Optical digital input terminal x 1
–23 dBm to –15 dBm
• Optical digital output terminal x 1
–23 dBm to –15 dBm
• System terminal x 1
• Component video output terminals (3) x 1
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75
Ω
terminated
P
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75
Ω
terminated
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75
Ω
terminated
• Audio input terminals (2) x 1
500 mV/47 k
Ω
• SCART terminal x 1
• AM antenna terminal x 1
• FM antenna terminal x 1
• Ethernet terminal x 1 (not available for DD-1)
• HDMI monitor output terminal x 1 (not available
for DD-1)
USB
Compatible with USB 2.0 Full-Speed
Compatible device: Mass storage class device
Compatible file system: FAT16, FAT32
Bus power supply: Max. 500 mA
General
Power source: AC 230 V , 50 Hz
Power consumption (in operation):25 W
Power consumption (on standby):0.5 W
Dimensions (W x H x D):
445 mm x 55 mm x 286.4 mm
(including projecting parts)
Weight: 3.5 kg (CA-DD8)
3.0 kg (CA-DD3/CA-DD1)
Type: Bass reflex type
Magnetically shielded type
Amplifier:
• Subwoofer: 120 W at 4
Ω
(110 Hz,
THD 10%)
• Left/right speaker: 25 W x 2 at 3
Ω
(1 kHz,
THD 10%)
• Center surround speaker:
25 W x 2 at 3
Ω
(1 kHz,
THD 10%)
Speaker:
• 16 cm cone
• Power handling capacity:120 W
• Impedance: 4
Ω
• Frequency range: 30 Hz - 230 Hz
• Sound pressure level:72 dB/W
•m
General:
• Power source: AC 230 V , 50 Hz
• Power consumption:120 W
•
Dimensions (W x H x D):
242 mm x 364 mm x 363 mm
• Weight: 12.
6
kg
Type: Bass reflex type
Amplifier:
• Subwoofer: 120 W at 4
Ω
(110 Hz,
THD 10%)
• Left/right speaker: 25 W x 2 at 3
Ω
(1 kHz,
THD 10%)
• Center surround speaker:
25 W x 2 at 3
Ω
(1 kHz,
THD 10%)
Speaker:
• 16 cm cone
• Power handling capacity:120 W
• Impedance: 4
Ω
• Frequency range: 30 Hz - 230 Hz
• Sound pressure level:72 dB/W•m
General:
• Power source: AC 230 V , 50 Hz
• Power consumption:120 W
•
Dimensions (W x H x D):
242 mm x 364 mm x 363 mm
• Weight: 12.3 kg
Main unit (CA-DD8/CA-DD3/
CA-DD1)
Subwoofer for DD-8 (SP-PWDD8)
Subwoofer for DD-3 (SP-PWDD3)
Specifications
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Type: Bass reflex type
Amplifier:
• Subwoofer: 120 W at 4
Ω
(110 Hz,
THD 10%)
• Left/right speaker: 25 W x 2 at 3
Ω
(1 kHz,
THD 10%)
• Center surround speaker:
25 W x 2 at 3
Ω
(1 kHz,
THD 10%)
Speaker:
• 16 cm cone
• Power handling capacity:120 W
• Impedance: 4
Ω
• Frequency range: 30 Hz - 230 Hz
• Sound pressure level:72 dB/W
•m
General:
• Power source: AC 230 V , 50 Hz
• Power consumption:120 W
•
Dimensions (W x H x D):
221 mm x 361 mm x 340 mm
• Weight: 11.0 kg
Type: 2-way 3-speaker bass reflex
type
Magnetically shielded type
Speaker: 8 cm cone x 2 + 2 cm dome
Power handling capacity:30 W
Impedance: 3
Ω
Frequency range: 60 Hz - 40 kHz
Sound pressure level:81 dB/W
•m
Dimensions (W x H x D):
289 mm x 1 101 mm x 289 mm
Weight (1 unit): 10.0 kg
Type: 2-way acoustic suspension type
Magnetically shielded type
Speaker: 9.5 cm x 1 cm direct drive +
2 cm dome
Power handling capacity:30 W
Impedance: 3
Ω
Frequency range: 100 Hz - 40 kHz
Sound pressure level:78 dB/W
•m
Dimensions (W x H x D):
165 mm x 37
6
mm x 165 mm
(including stand)
Weight (1 unit): 1.0 kg (including stand)
Type: 2-way bass reflex type
Magnetically shielded type
Speaker: 10 cm cone + 4 cm cone
Power handling capacity:30 W
Impedance: 3
Ω
Frequency range: 55 Hz - 40 kHz
Sound pressure level:83 dB/W
•m
Dimensions (W x H x D):
127mm x 273mm x 221mm
Weight (1 unit): 2.6 kg
Subwoofer for DD-1 (SP-PWDD1)
Left and right speakers for
DD-8 (SP-DD8F)
Left and right speakers for
DD-3 (SP-DD3F)
Left and right speakers for
DD-1 (SP-DD1F)
Specifications (continued)
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Type: 1-way acoustic suspension type
Magnetically shielded type
Speaker: 9.5 cm x 1 cm direct-drive
Power handling capacity:30 W
Impedance: 3
Ω
Frequency range: 120 Hz - 40 kHz
Sound pressure level:
79 dB/W•m
Dimensions (W x H x D)
:344 mm x 61 mm x 76 mm
(including stand)
Weight: 0.95 kg (including stand)
Type: 1-way acoustic suspension type
Magnetically shielded type
Speaker: 9.5 cm x 1 cm direct-drive
Power handling capacity:30 W
Impedance: 3
Ω
Frequency range: 140 Hz - 40 kHz
Sound pressure level:79 dB/W
•m
Dimensions (W x H x D):
296 mm x 50 mm x 45 mm
Weight: 0.7 kg
Designs and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
• Remote control x 1
• Battery x 2
• FM antenna x 1
• AM loop antenna x 1
• Left/right speaker cable x 2
• Center surround speaker cable x 1 (Only for DD-
8 and DD-3)
• System cable x 1
• M4 x 25-mm screw for the stands of the left and
right speakers x 6 (Only for DD-8)
• M4 x 16-mm screw for the stands of the left and
right speakers x 6 (Only for DD-3)
• M5 x 14-mm screw for the stands of the center
surround speaker x 2 (Only for DD-8 and DD-3)
• Bottom cover of the left and right speakers [for
wall installation] x 2 (Only for DD-3)
• Main volume of the operation manual [this man-
ual] x 1
• Separate volume of the operation manual for the
network function x 1 (Only for DD-8 and DD-3)
• CD-ROM for the network function setup x 1
(Only for DD-8 and DD-3) [This CD-ROM is for
use on a computer. It cannot be played back on
this system.]
Center surround speaker for
DD-8/DD-3 (SP-DD8S)
Center surround speaker for
DD-1 (SP-DD1S)
Supplied accessories
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