DIGITAL HOME

THEATER SYSTEM
HT-DM550

Instruction Manual

COMPACT COMPACT

VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO

 Safety Warnings

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Note to CATV system installer :

KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Section 820~40 of the NEC
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
which provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:
This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC LASER product.
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of
SERVICE PERSONNEL. procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage which can cause electric shock is present inside
this unit.

This symbol alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions accompanying
the unit.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.

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 Precautions

Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install your player
horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not
covered. Do not stack anything on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.
Before moving the player, ensure the disc tray is empty. This player is designed for continuous use. Switching off the DVD player to the stand-by
mode does not disconnect the electrical supply. In order to disconnect the player completely from the power supply, remove the main plug from
the wall outlet, especially when left unused for a long period of time.

During thunderstorms, disconnect AC main plug from the wall Do not expose the unit to direct sun radiation or other heat
outlet. sources.
Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit. This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the unit.

Phones

Protect the player from moisture(i.e. vases) , and excess heat(e.g.fireplace) or The battery used with this product contain chemicals that are
equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i.e.speakers...). harmful to the environment.
Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the player malfunctions. Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.
Your player is not intended for industrial use.
Use of this product is for personal use only.
Condensation may occur if your player or disc have been stored in cold
atmosphere.
If transporting the player during the winter, wait approximately 2 hours until
the unit has reached room temperature before using. 2
 DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby
Digital surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can
VIDEO enjoy these realistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie theater or concert
hall.

DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in
1 ~ 6
order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
The Region Number for this player is given on the rear panel of the player.
(Your DVD player will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes.)

Do not use the following types of disc!

• LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM cannot be played on this player.
If such discs are played, a "WRONG DISC FORMAT" message appears on the TV screen.
• DVD discs purchased abroad may not play on this player.
If such discs are played, a "WRONG REGION CODE" message appears on the TV screen.

Copy Protection

• Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your
DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture
from copy-protected DVD discs.
• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods 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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 Contents

PREPARATION CONNECTIONS
CHAPTER 1. CHAPTER 4.
PREPARATION SETUP
Safety Warnings 1 Setting up the Language Features 28
Precautions 2 System Setup 29
Description 5 Speaker Setup 31
Remote Control 7 To set up Speaker Balance 33
• Controlling a TV with the Remote 8 Creating Realistic Sound Fields 34
Dolby Pro Logic II decoder 35
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes 37
To increase Effect level 38

OPERATION
CHAPTER 2. Adjusting DSP Sound Parameters 38
CONNECTIONS
Connecting the Speakers 9
Connect Video to TV 10
Connecting the FM and AM(MW/LW) Antennas 11
AUX Connections 12 CHAPTER 5.
Before Using the DVD Player 13 RADIO OPERATION

SETUP
P.SCAN(Progressive Scan) Function 14
Listening to the Radio 39
Presetting stations 40
CHAPTER 3.
OPERATION

RADIO OPERATION
DVD Playback 15
MP3-CD Playback 17
Forward/Reverse Searching 19
Slow Playback/Checking the Remaining Time 20 CHAPTER 6.
Repeat Playback 21
MISCELLANENOUS
Using Disc Menu/Title 22
Selecting the Audio Language/Subtitle Language 23 Troubleshooting 41
MISCELLANENOUS

Zoom/Angle Functions 24 Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs 43

Program Playback 25 Disc Type and Protection 44
Sleep/D.R.C Function 27 Specifications 45
Listening on headphones 27

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 Description

Front Panel
Function button
Power ( ) button Play/Pause ( ) button

Disc Tray Stop ( ) button

Volume control

Open/Close button
Headphone Jack

Tuning Down & Skip ( ) buttons

Tuning Up & Skip ( ) buttons

Display
LINEAR PCM
indicator TUNER indicator
P.SCAN DSP PBC indicator
indicator indicator
STEREO indicator
TITLE PROGRAM
indicator indicator

P . SCAN LINEAR PCM DSP TITLE PBC PRGM ST TUNED

L C R PRO LOGIC
LFE D I G ITAL kHZ
LS S RS MHZ

SPEAKER DTS Disc indicator

indicator System Status Display
DOLBY DIGITAL indicator
RADIO
PRO LOGIC indicator FREQUENCY
indicator
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 PREPARATION
Rear Panel
Video Output Connector
External Video Component Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO
Input Connector IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector.
S-Video Output Connector
If the TV is equipped with an S-Video input
External Digital Component Input connector (S-VIDEO IN), connect it to the
Connectors player's S-Video output jack.
Use these for connections to external equipment AM Antenna
capable of digital output.
Connector

5.1 Channel Speaker FM Antenna

Output Terminals Connector

External Audio Component

Input Connector COMPONENT VIDEO
OUTPUT/INPUT jacks
Connect a TV with component video
input jacks to these jacks.

Accessories

Remote Control Audio Cable AM Antenna FM Antenna User's Manual

Video Cable

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 Remote Control Unit

DVD POWER button

TV

DVD button TV Power button

TV/VIDEO

TUNER button TV/VIDEO button

Channel
AUX button TV Channel Selection button
Volume
Open/Close button TV Volume Control button

Title button
Play/Pause button
Menu button
Stop button
Audio MO/ST(mono/stereo) button
Subtitle button Tuning Preset/CD Skip button
Tuning Up/Down/CD Search button
Display button
Return button
Direction/Enter button

Volume Control buttons

Speaker output volume control
DSP/DPL II Mode button Sleep button
DSP/DPL II Effect button Mute button
Sound Edit button
Number(0~9) buttons
SPK Mode button
Pro Logic II button
Slow button Test Tone button
Angle button
Repeat button Clear button
Step button
Zoom button
Setup/P.Scan Adjust button
P.Scan button
Remain button
Repeat A↔B button

Go To button Program button

D.R.C button

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 Range of Operation of the Remote Control
Insert Remote Batteries
The remote control can be used up to

1 Remove the battery cover on

the back of the remote by
approximately 23 feet/7 meters in a straight line.
It can also be operated at a horizontal angle of
up to 30° from the remote control sensor.

PREPARATION
pressing down and sliding the
cover in the direction of the
arrow.

2 Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries,

paying attention to the correct
30 30

polarities (+ and –). 7~10m

3 Replace the battery cover.

To open the remote control cover,

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: push the top of the cover, then slide
• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the downward.
CAUTION polarity:(+) to (+)and (–)to (–).
• Use the correct type of batteries.Batteries that look similar
may differ in voltage.
• Always replace both batteries at the same time.
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

Controlling a TV with the Remote

You can operate your TV by adjusting the signal of the remote control with the DVD Manufacturer CODES
remote.
Samsung 01,14,15,23
Daewoo 19

1 Turn on the TV. Emerson

Hitachi
21
10
JVC 11

2 Point the DVD’s remote at the TV. LG

Loewe
Magnavox
06,08,18
28
04
TV

3 While holding the

code for your brand.
button down, enter the Matsushita
Mitsubishi
Noblex
24
13
25
• If there is more than one code listed in the table, Panasonic 12
enter one at a time to determine which code works. Rca 07,29
example : For SAMSUNG 1TVs TV Sanyo 05,20
While holding down the button, Sharp 02,16,22
enter . Sony 03
Toshiba 09
Zenith 17
4 If the TV turns off, setup is complete.

• The remote may not be able to

control every model TV of the 8
brands listed.
 Connecting the Speakers
Center speaker
Left front Right front
speaker speaker

Subwoofer

• Connect the satellite speakers, center speaker, and

subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker
cords supplied.
• Connect the red cord to the red (+) terminal and the black
cord to the black (-) terminal.

Left rear Right rear

speaker speaker

1 Press and hold the terminal tab.

1 2
Red
3

2 Insert the speaker cord.

Black

3 Release your finger.

Subwoofer

Left rear speaker

Right rear speaker

Center speaker

Right front speaker Left front speaker

• For details on the “Ideal Speaker Placement” see page 34.

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 Connect Video to TV

CONNECTIONS
TV
Composite S-Video Component
Video Video

* Depending on your TV, Component Video input connectors may be marked as DVD Video input connectors.

Composite Video (Good Quality)

Connect the supplied video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the
system to the VIDEO IN jack on your television.

S-Video (Better Quality)

If you television is equipped with an S-Video input, connect an S-Video cable (not supplied)
from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the system to the S-VIDEO IN jack on
your television.

Component Video (Best Quality)

If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a component video
cable (not supplied) from the Pr, Pb and Y jacks on the back panel of the system to the
corresponding jacks on your television.

• When the Progressive scan mode is selected, the VIDEO and S-VIDEO outputs do not feed
any signals.

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 Connecting the FM and AM(MW) Antennas
1 2 3 If AM reception is
poor, connect an
outdoor AM
antenna(not
supplied).

AM Loop Antenna
(supplied)

ANTENNA

If FM reception is poor,
connect an outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied).

FM Antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the

slots of the base to assemble the
AM loop antenna.

Cooling fan (See “About Cooling Fan” below.)

FM antenna connection AM(MW) antenna connection

1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 1. Connect the AM loop antenna supplied
COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure. to the AM and terminals.
2. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you 2. If reception is poor, connect an outdoor
find a location where reception is good, then
single vinyl-covered wire to the AM
fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface.
terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna
• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor antenna. connected).
Before attaching a 75 coaxial cable (with a standard
type connector), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

(About the cooling fan) For safety, observe the following carefully.
A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel of the center unit to • Make sure there is good ventilation around the center unit. Poor
prevent abnormal temperature inside the center unit, thus assuring ventilation could overheat and cause damage.
normal operation. The cooling fan automatically starts rotating to • DO NOT block the cooling fan and the ventilation openings or
supply external cool air to the inside of the center unit when the holes. (If they are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat
internal temperature exceeds the specified limit. may not be able to escape.)

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 AUX Connections

External Digital
Components TV

For connection to external To view pictures from

equipment with digital output. external input (AUX 1 ,
AUX 2 ), first connect the
Example: CD recorders, MD (Mini Disc) D/A
converters or other components equipped VIDEO IN VIDEO IN jack and then
with digital output jacks connect the VIDEO OUT

CONNECTIONS
DIGITAL OUT
jack.

(not supplied)
Optical Cable

Audio Cable (Red/White)

If the external analog
component has only one Video Cable
output jack, you may connect
either L or R.

External Analog
Components

R L VIDEO OUT

Connect to external equipment with • Always connect the video and

analog output. audio connection cables to the
Example: Video, TV, etc. equivalent colored jack.

To Play External Digital/Analog Equipment

Press AUX on the remote control to select DIGITAL IN, AUX1, or AUX2.
Press Function on the main unit to select DIGITAL IN, AUX1, or AUX2.
• Each time the button is pressed the mode switches as follows: FM ➞ AM ➞ DVD ➞
DIGITAL IN ➞ AUX 1 ➞ AUX 2.

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 Before Using the DVD Player
Your DVD player is capable of playing DVD, VCD, and CD discs.
User instructions may vary depending on the type of disc. Read the instructions
carefully before use.

1 2 3
Turn on the power Select a video mode by Press the DVD button
Prepa- to your DVD player pressing the TV/VIDEO to select the DVD input
rations and TV. button. function.
before TV TV/VIDEO DVD
use

• The “WAIT” message that appears on the display for about 4~5 seconds when turning on
the power or selecting a DVD function indicates a stabilization period for optimizing the
condition of your DVD player. While the message is being displayed, other buttons
remain inactive.
• When the power is not turned on, press down the Stop ( ) button on the main unit for
over 5 seconds.
The product will be initialized to its optimum state.
• As to some operational features such as the Speaker mode, Test tone, Volume, etc.
your DVD player will not display their operation on the TV screen.

TV Broadcast System

• This device is designed to work with the NTSC video format.

• For normal playback, the video format a DVD disc is recorded in must
coincide with your TV's video format.

Connecting your System to the Power Supply

The AC Cord must be plugged into an appropriate socket.
Before plugging your system into an AC outlet, you must check the voltage.
Check the position of the voltage selector on the rear of the system (OPTIONAL).
1. Plug the AC Cord on the rear of the system into an appropriate outlet.
2. Press the On/Standby button to switch your DVD Player system on.

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 P.SCAN(Progressive Scan) Function
Unlike a regular Interlace Scan in which two fields of picture information are alternated to
create the entire picture (odd scan lines, then even scan lines), Progressive Scan uses
one field of information (all lines displayed in one pass) to create a clear and detailed
picture without visible scan lines. To enjoy a progressive scan video, connect a TV or
monitor that supports a progressive scan input to this device.

While the player is in the stop mode, hold the P.SCAN

button down for longer than 1 second.

CONNECTIONS
• The selection switches back and forth between "P.SCAN" and "I.SCAN"
each time the button is held down for a minimum of 1 second.
• The previous mode is indicated in the display first, followed by the
selected mode in about a second.

P.Scan Adj (Progressive Scan Adjusting)

This function allows you to optimize the picture quality when it becomes poor due to screen distortion or
discs containing erroneous data.
Press the Setup/P .Adj button. (Play mode only)
• Each time the Setup/P .Adj button is pressed, the following appears on the TV screen:

What is Progressive (or Non-Interlaced) Scanning?

Interlaced Scan (1 FRAME = 2 FIELDS) Progressive Scan (FULL FRAME)

In interlaced-scan video, a frame consists of two The progressive scanning method scans one full frame of
interlaced fields (odd and even), where each field video consecutively down the screen, line by line.
contains every other horizontal line in the frame. As opposed to the interlaced scanning process by which a
The odd field of alternating lines is displayed first, and video image is drawn in a series of passes, you get an
then the even field is displayed to fill in the alternating entire image drawn at one time.
gaps left by the odd field to form a single frame. The progressive scanning method is desirable for dealing
One frame, displayed every 1/30th of a second, contains with moving objects. A camera that has the ability to
two interfaced fields, thus a total of 60 fields are capture moving objects is called a "full frame shutter
displayed every 1/60th of a second each. camera".
The interlaced scanning method is intended for capturing
a still object.

• This function only works with TV's equipped with component video inputs (Y, P , P ).r b

• Depending on the brand and model of your TV, this function may not work. 14
 DVD Playback

1
Press the Open/Close( ) button
to open the disc tray.

• The button is located on the Front Panel

of the player (not on the remote).

2
Insert a disc.
VIDEO

• Place a disc gently into the tray with the

disc’s label facing up.

3
Press the Open/Close( ) button
again to close the disc tray.

• Playback starts automatically.

Pausing Playback Stopping Playback

Press the Play/Pause ( ) button during Press the Stop ( ) button during playback.
playback. • During playback, when the Stop ( )button is pressed,
• To resume, press the Play/Pause ( ) the position is stored in the memory, and STOP is
button again. shown on the display.
When the Play/Pause ( ) button or Return button is
pressed subsequently , playback resumes from the
Depending on the disc, the initial disc position at which it was stopped.
information screen may look different • If the Stop ( ) button is pressed a second time, the
from disc to disc. resume play memory function is canceled, and
STOP is shown on the display. When the Play/Pause
( )button is pressed, playback starts from the
beginning.

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 Display

Using the On-Screen Display

Press the Display button on the remote.

Display

VIDEO
T1/2 C 1/8 00:00:00

TITLE indicator
DVD indicator CHAPTER indicator TITLE ELAPSED
indicator

Display

OPERATION
VIDEO
ENG ENG 1/3 OFF 1/1

ANGLE indicator
SUBTITLE LANGUAGE REPEAT indicator
indicator
AUDIO LANGUAGE DISC TYPE indicator
indicator

Display

The On-Screen Display disappears.

Mute
What is a Title? Turning the sound off temporarily?
A movie contained in a
DVD disc. Press the Mute button during playback.

What is a Chapter?
• This operation may be useful when you need
to greet guests or answer the telephone.
Each Title on a DVD
disc is divided into If the player is left for more than 3 minutes
several smaller sections in pause mode, it will stop.
called "chapters".

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 MP3-CD Playback
This system has a built-in MP3 decoder.
You can play back MP3 tracks (files)recorded on CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CD-ROMs.

What is MP3? MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3.
MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps*). That means,by using MP3
format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.

Starting Playback
• It is recommended you turn on your TV when playing back an MP3-CD.

1
Press the Open/Close( ) button
to load a disc.

2
Press the Play/Pause( ) button.

• After detecting the disc, playback starts.

• The on-screen bar and the contents
recorded on the MP3-CD will be shown
on the TV if it is turned on.

To stop during playback Press the Stop ( ) button.

CD-R MP3 DISC

• Only CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.
• The file name of the MP3 file may not be longer than 8 characters and should contain no blank spaces or special
characters.
• Use discs recorded with a compression/decompression data rate greater than 128Kbps.
• Only files with the ".mp3" and ".MP3" extensions can be played.
• Only a consecutively written Multisession disc can be played. If there is a blank segment in the Multisession disc,
the disc can be played only up to the blank segment.
• If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to begin playback and not all of the recorded files may be played.
• For files encoded in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format, i.e. files encoded in both low bit rate and high bit rate (e.g.,
32Kbps ~ 320Kbps), the sound may skip during playback.

17 Depending on the recording mode, some MP3-CD cannot be played.

 Operations Using the On-Screen Display
Turn on your TV when playing back an MP3 disc.
When the loaded MP3 disc is recognized, the following
Button To do
on-screen display appears on the TV screen.
(The contents of this on-screen display vary according to ENTER, Start playback or go into a directory.
the disc — the way MP3 tracks were recorded on the ▲/ ▼ Select a track or directory.
disc.)

CD-R/RW playback compatibility

• Your DVD player can also play CD-R and CD-

RW discs recorded in digital audio format.
When recording your own CD-R or CD-RW
discs, make sure that the recording session is
properly terminated, or they will not be
playable. (Depending on disc properties and
recording quality, some CD-R/RW may not be

OPERATION
playable.)
• CD-RW has a lower reflection rate than CD-R
media and consequently it will take a longer to
read CD-R discs.
• CD-RW discs recorded at high speed tend to
be difficult for the DVD player to read. If the
recording speed for the CD-RW disc is not
predetermined, write it at low speed.

Repeat

Repeating Playback
On an MP3 disc, Repeat A↔B cannot be used.
You can enjoy only repeat play. • Each time you press the button, repeat mode
changes as follows:
Press the REPEAT button.
The indication corresponding to the selected mode
appears on the TV screen.

REPEAT:RANDOM
: All tracks recorded on the disc will be played once in random order.
REPEAT:ONE
: Current track will be repeated.
REPEAT:DIR
: Tracks in the current directory will be repeated.
REPEAT:DISC
: All tracks on the disc will be repeated.
REPEAT OFF
: Repeat play is canceled.(Normal play is resumed.)

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 Forward/Reverse Searching
During playback, you can search quickly through a chapter or track for a specific scene
or tune.

Multi-Speed Playback
▲
▲

Press the and ▲ button.

▲

Each time the button is pressed

▲
▲
▲
▲

Each time the button is pressed

X2 X2

X4 X4

X8 X8

PLAY PLAY

Skipping through a Chapter

▲
▲

▲
▲

Press the and button.

• Each time the button is pressed during playback, it moves to the next
or previous chapter and plays it.

SEARCH SEARCH

Step
Playing Frame by Frame
No sound is heard during
Press the Step button. high-speed playback, slow
• The picture moves forward one frame each time the button is pressed. playback, and step motion.

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 Slow Playback/Checking the
Remaining Time
Slow
Playing Slowly
Press the Slow button.

Each time the Slow button is pressed

SLOW 1/2
The slow playback speed changes
and the selections (1/2X, 1/4X, 1/8X,
SLOW 1/4 1/16X and normal play) are repeated.

PLAY

OPERATION
Remain
Checking the Remaining Time
Press the Remain button.
• For checking the total and remaining time of a
title or chapter being played.

Each time the Remain button is pressed

TITLE TIME TRACK TIME

REMAIN TIME : TITLE REMAIN TIME : TRACK

CHAPTER TIME DISC TIME

REMAIN TIME : CHAPTER REMAIN TIME : DISC

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 Repeat Playback
Repeat playback allows you to repeat a chapter, title, or track.

Repeat

Playing Repeatedly
Press the Repeat button.

Each time the Repeat button is pressed

• Repeat playback operation is not possible with version 2.0 VCD discs if PBC is turned on.
To operate this feature, press the MENU button, and then select "PBC OFF".

Repeat
A↔B Repeat Playback A B

1 Press the Repeat A↔B button at the

beginning (A) of the segment you want to
review.

2 Press the Repeat A↔B button again at

the end (B) of the segment you want to
review.
• The segment will begin repeating.
To return to normal playback
Press the Repeat A<–>B button again.

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 Using Disc Menu/Title
Menu
To Select the Disc Menu
You can use the menus for the audio language,
subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents
differ from disc to disc.

1 2
Use the Up/Down (▲ / ▼ ) or
3
Press the Enter button.
Press the Menu button during

▲
Left/Right( / ) button to

▲
playback.
access the different features.

• The Menu Screen appears. • The selected item will play.

• When playing VCD version
2.0, you can operate it using
PBC On/Off function.

OPERATION
Title
Using the Title Menu
For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can
view the title of each movie.
Depending on the disc, this function may either
not work at all, or may work differently.

Go To
To move directly to a title, chapter, or time

1 2
Press the Go To button. Press Number(0~9) buttons or the
▲
▲

Left/Right ( / ) button.

• Each time the button is pressed, it repeats as shown below. • Each the buttons are pressed the desired
scene is located and then played.
VIDEO T1/2 C 1/8 00:00:00 VIDEO
T1/2 C 1/8 00:00:00 VIDEO
T1/2
:
C 1/8

:
00:00:00 • Depending on the disc, the Title function
TITLE CHAPTER TIME
may not work.

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 Selecting the Audio Language/Subtitle Language

Audio
Selecting the Audio Language MO/ST

Press the Audio button.

• Depending on the number of languages recorded on a DVD disc, a different audio language
(ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, etc.) is selected each time the button is pressed.

ENG ENG 1/3 OFF 1/1

VIDEO

SPA 2/3

FRE 3/3

• Depending on the disc, DTS or DIGITAL PRO LOGIC can be selected.

Subtitle
Selecting the Subtitle Language
Press the Subtitle button.

• Depending on the number of languages recorded on a DVD disc, a different subtitle

language (ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH etc.) is selected each time the button is
pressed.
• To make the subtitles disappear, select "OFF".

VIDEO
ENG 1/3 ENG 1/1 OFF 1/1

SPA 2/3

FRE 3/3

OFF

• If the word INVALID appears on the TV screen while buttons are being
operated, that operation is not possible with that particular disc.
• Depending on the disc, the audio or subtitle language function may not work.

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 Zoom/Angle Functions

To enlarge an image Zoom

Press the Zoom button.

• Images can be enlarged 2x and 4x.

• During DVD playback, press the Zoom button
to zoom in 2X/4X/normal, in that order.
2
• Press / / ▲ / ▼ to move the enlarged
▲
▲

portion you want to watch.

OPERATION
• Only 2X zoom operation is possible during VCD playback.

Angle

Selecting the desired Screen Angle

Press the Angle button.

• This function only works with discs on which multiple angles have been recorded.
• During playback, press the Angle button to select the desired angle: 1/3, 2/3, 3/3,
normal, in that order.

OFF 1/3

2/3

3/3

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 Program Playback
Use this function with video and music CDs to play the tracks in a particular order.

Program

To Program Tracks in a particular order

1 2 3
Press the Program button. Press the Enter button, then Press the Enter button, then use
use the Number buttons to the Number buttons to select the
select the desired title. desired chapter.

• You can also use the Up/Down/ • You can also use the Up/Down/
/ ▲ / ▼ ) button. / ▲ / ▼ ) button.
▲

▲
▲

▲
Left/Right ( / Left/Right ( /

PROGRAM MENU SELECT : ENTER PROGRAM MENU SELECT : ENTER PROGRAM MENU SELECT : ENTER
TITLE CHAPT TITLE CHAPT TITLE CHAPT TITLE CHAPT TITLE CHAPT TITLE CHAPT
1 6 1 1 6 1 1 2 6
2 7 2 7 2 7
3 8 3 8 3 8
4 9 4 9 4 9
5 10 5 10 5 10
PREVIOUS NEXT PREVIOUS NEXT PREVIOUS NEXT

PLAY : FINISH : PROGRAM PLAY : FINISH : PROGRAM PLAY : FINISH : PROGRAM

4 5 To Playback the
Press the Enter button. At this time, you can continue Tracks in
programming if you want to. Programmed Order

• The selected track number is • When programming more than

programmed and the cursor 10 tracks, select EXT and
moves to the next number. then press the Enter button.
The program selection screen
Press the Play/Pause
where you can program up to ( ) button.
10 additional tracks appears.
PROGRAM MENU SELECT : ENTER PROGRAM MENU SELECT : ENTER
TITLE CHAPT TITLE CHAPT TITLE CHAPT TITLE CHAPT
1 1 2 6 1 1 2 6 4 1
2 7 2 1 2 7 6 2
3 8 3 1 7 8 3 4
4 9 4 2 3 9 5 5
5 10 5 2 4 10 1 2
PREVIOUS NEXT PREVIOUS NEXT
PLAY : FINISH : PROGRAM PLAY : FINISH : PROGRAM

To Leave the Programming Mode Press either the Program or Stop ( ) button.

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 To Change the Program

1
Press the Up/Down ( ▲ / ▼ )
2
Press the Enter button to
3
Press the Clear button and
button to select the track select the title or chapter to be then press the Number
number to be changed. changed. buttons.

• The cursor moves to the next • You can also use the Left/Right
number when the Enter button

▲
( / ) button.

▲
is pressed again.

OPERATION
4 5
Press the Enter button. Repeat steps 1-4 above to
change the program.

• The cursor moves to the

number below.

To delete the entire Program

• Press the Stop ( ) button twice during playback.

• Press the Stop ( ) button once when in the Stop mode.

• Press the Open/Close ( ) button on the main unit.

The disc tray will open and then close.
The program will then be deleted.

Clear You can program or change

When you have entered a particular tracks for VCD or CD
wrong number
discs in the same manner.
Press the Clear button.
• When you want to delete a selection during
programming, select the track (or chapter, or title) to be
deleted and then press the Clear button. 26
 Sleep/D.R.C Function
Sleep

To set up Sleep
Press the Sleep button. What is the
Sleep function?
• Each time the button is pressed the selection
toggles as follows: SLEEP 10 ➔ SLEEP 20 You can set the sleep time so that
➔ SLEEP 30 ➔ SLEEP 60 ➔ SLEEP 90 the unit powers off automatically
➔ SLEEP 120 ➔ SLEEP 150 ➔ OFF. after a preset period of time.
To Review Sleep Setting
• Press the Sleep button.
The remaining time for the selected Sleep time is displayed on the front panel.
• Pressing the button once again changes the Sleep time from the last setting.

Activating Dynamic Range Compression D.R.C

You can enjoy a powerful sound even at a low volume level by compressing the
dynamic range (difference between the maximum and minimum sounds).
From the remote control ONLY:
Press the D.R.C button.
• Each time you press the button,the dynamic range
compression mode alternates between on and off. D I G ITAL

Select “D.R.C.ON ” while watching the DVD at night.

(You can obtain a powerful sound at a low volume.)
• This function takes effect only when Dolby Digital or
DTS Digital Surround is activated.

• When the Stop button is pressed, DRC is switched to Off.

Listening on headphones
Use headphones (not supplied) for private listening pleasure.
Connect the headphones to the HEADPHONES jack of the front panel.
• No sound is produced from the speakers.
• To prevent hearing damage, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.

HEADPHONE jack
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 Setting up the Language Features
Using the DVD player's Setup function, you can customize the Menu
Language, Subtitle Language, and Disc Menu Language.

To set up the language feature

1 2
Press the Setup/P.Adj button from the stop Press the Up/Down ( ▲ / ▼ ) button to select
mode. the desired item.

LANGUAGES SYSTEM
LANGUAGES SYSTEM

OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH

OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH

OPERATION
AUDIO CHINESE AUDIO CHINESE
SUBTITLE CHINESE
SUBTITLE CHINESE
MENU LANGUAGE CHINESE
MENU LANGUAGE CHI NESE
: Move Setup : Exit
: Move Setup : Exit If the Setup/P.Adj button is
pressed during the
language setup, it returns to
OSD LANGUAGE (PLAYER MENU LANGUAGE) the stop mode again.
AUDIO (AUDIO LANGUAGE)

SUBTITLE (SUBTITLE LANGUAGE)

MENU LANGUAGE (DISC MENU LANGUAGE)

3 4

SETUP
Press the Enter button or Right ( ) button. Press the Up/Down ( ▲ / ▼ ) button to select
▲

the desired language and then press the Enter

button.

LANGUAGES SYSTEM LANGUAGES SYSTEM

OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH

ENGLISH
AUDIO CHINESE AUDIO CHINESE
CHINESE
SUBTITLE CHINESE SUBTITLE CHINESE
FRENCH
MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH MENU LANGUAGE GERMAN
: Move Setup : Exit : Move Setup : Exit
JAPANESE

To End the Language Features Setup

• Press the Setup/P.Adj button again.
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 System Setup
You can use the DVD player's Setup function to select the TV screen ratio,
rating limit, or digital output mode.

To Set up the System

1 2 3
Press the Up/Down ( ▲ / ▼ )

▲
Press the Left/Right ( / )

▲
From the stop mode, press
the Setup/P.Adj button. button to select the system. button to select the desired
item.

LANGUAGES SYSTEM LANGUAGES SYSTEM LANGUAGES SYSTEM

OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH TV SCREEN 4:3 LB TV SCREEN 4:3 LB

AUDIO CHINESE RATING LEVEL OFF RATING LEVEL OFF
SUBTITLE CHINESE DIGITAL OUTPUT BITSTREAM DIGITAL OUTPUT BITSTREAM
MENU LANGUAGE CHINESE
: Move Setup : Exit : Move Setup : Exit : Move Setup : Exit

4 5
Press the Up/Down ( ▲ / ▼ ) button to select the
▲

Press the Enter button or Right ( ) button.

desired sub-item and then press the Enter
button.

LANGUAGES SYSTEM LANGUAGES SYSTEM

TV SCREEN 4:3 LB TV SCREEN 4:3LB

4:3 LB
RATING LEVEL OFF RATING LEVEL OFFPS
4:3
DIGITAL OUTPUT BITSTREAM DIGITAL OUTPUT 16:9

: Move Setup : Exit : Move Setup : Exit

To End the System Setup

• Press the Setup/P.Adj button again.
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 Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size)
The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3 while that of wide screen and high
definition TVs is 16:9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio. When playing DVDs recorded in different screen
size, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor.

✱ For a standard TV, select either "4:3LB" or "4:3PS" option according to

personal preference. Select "16:9" if you have a wide screen TV.

4:3LB : Select this to play a 16:9 picture in the

(4:3 Letterbox) letter box mode on a conventional TV.
•Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the
LANGUAGES SYSTEM screen.
TV SCREEN 4:3LB
4:3 LB
RATING LEVEL OFFPS
4:3
DIGITAL OUTPUT 16:9 4:3PS : Select this to play a 16:9 picture in the pan
(4:3 Pan&Scan) & scan mode on a conventional TV.
: Move Setup : Exit
•You can see the central portion of the screen only
(with the sides of the 16:9 picture cut off).

16:9 : Select this to view a 16:9 picture in the

full-screen mode on your wide screen TV.
•You can enjoy the wide screen aspect.

• However, if a picture is stored on the DVD in the 4:3 ratio, you cannot view it in wide screen.
• Since DVD discs are recorded in various image formats, they will look different depending on the
software, the type of TV, and the TV aspect ratio setting.

SETUP
RATING LEVEL
The Rating Level function works in conjunction with DVDs which have been assigned
a rating, to help control the types of DVDs that your family watches.
When the rating level
LANGUAGES SYSTEM
1. Select RATING LEVEL, then press the password has been forgotten
TV SCREEN 4:3 LB
Enter button.
RATING LEVEL
DIGITAL OUTPUT
OFF
BITSTREAM
While the player is in the stop
: Move Setup : Exit
mode, hold the Stop ( ) button
2. Use the number(0~9) buttons to input down on the main unit for more than
a 4-digit password. 5 seconds.
LANGUAGES SYSTEM

TV SCREEN 4:3 LB • The player’s password is set to "7890" by • "INITIAL" appears on the display and
RATING LEVEL all default settings will return to
DIGITAL OUTPUT BITSTREAM
default.
: Move Setup : Exit
Factory Preset.
• Press the Power button.

LANGUAGES SYSTEM 3. Use the Up/Down (▲ / ▼ ) button to select either RATING LEVEL or
TV SCREEN
RATING LEVEL
4:3 LB
NEW PASSWORD, and then press the Enter button.
DIGITAL OUTPUT

: Move Setup : Exit

• There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc.
• If LEVEL 6 is selected, a disc which contains rating LEVEL 7 and above cannot
be played.
• If you select NEW PASSWORD, the screen changes and enables you to enter
the new password. 30
 Speaker Setup

SPK Mode

Setting up Speaker Mode and Delay Time

1 2

▲
▲
Press the SPK Mode button. Press the Left/Right ( / ) button to select
the desired item.

• Each time the button is pressed, a different mode selection is

displayed on the front panel display as shown below.

S
p Front speaker: Small
e
a
k Center speaker: Small Center speaker: Not Used
e
r
M Rear speaker: Small Rear speaker: Not Used
o
d
e
Subwoofer: Use

Setting up Delay Time from 00~05ms

Delay Center Speaker Delay Time

Time
Setting up Delay Time from 00~15ms
Rear Speaker Delay Time

• SMALL: When this setting is selected, low frequencies of below 200 Hz are assigned to
the subwoofer only.
• USE: Select when using speakers.
• NONE: Select this when no speakers are installed.

The display changes depending on the current audio output mode

(DSP, PRO LOGIC, 3-STEREO, STEREO, etc.).

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 Setting up the Speaker Delay Time
When 5.1CH Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound if the distance between you and each speaker is the
same. Since the sounds arrive at the listening position at different times depending on the placement of speakers, you can
adjust this difference by adding a delay effect to the sound of the Center Speaker and Surround Speakers.

• Setting CENTER SPEAKER

Ideal CENTER SPEAKER placement
If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the
distance of Df in the figure, set the mode as 0ms.
Otherwise, change the setting according to the table.

Distance between Df and Dc Delay Time

50 1.3 ms
100 2.6 ms
150 3.9 ms
200 5.3 ms

• Setting REAR (SURROUND) SPEAKERS Ideal SURROUND

If the distance of Df is equal to the distance of Ds in SPEAKER placement

the figure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise, change

the setting according to the table. It is desirable to place all speakers within this circle.

Distance between Ds and Dc Delay Time Df: The distance from FRONT SPEAKER
Dc: The distance from CENTER SPEAKER
200 5.3 ms
400 10.6 ms
Ds: The distance from SURROUND SPEAKER
600 15.9 ms

Speaker delay time setting is a professional sound volume adjustment method for audio
enthusiast. For home use, refer to "Setting up the Ideal Speaker Positions" below to install
speakers in appropriate locations.

Ideal Speaker Placement

SETUP
Front Speakers
Set the front speakers so that their tweeters (high-range) are
aligned at about ear level and at a horizontal angle of 45° to the
prime listening position.

Center Speaker
Ideally the center speaker should be positioned with its top
surface flush with the front speakers. However, you may place
the speaker either on top or near the bottom of your TV set.

Rear Speakers
Set the rear speakers further back, parallel to the walls,
at 60 to 90 centimeters (2 to 3 feet) above prime listening
position ear level.
If the space behind the listening position is insufficient
(i.e., too close to the wall), place the rear speakers facing
each other on either side.

Subwoofer Speaker
Place the subwoofer at any convenient location within
the vicinity of the listening position. 32
 To set up Speaker Balance
Sound Edit

To set up Speaker Balance

1
Press the Sound Edit button. Each time the
2
Use the Left/Right ( / ) button to raise or

▲
▲
button is pressed, the selection switches as lower the output level of the chosen
shown below. speaker(s).

Example: 5.1CH Sound Setup

L

LS
C
LFE
S
R

RS
D I G ITAL OFF, range of – 6 ~ 0
Front Speakers: L level, R level
L

LS
C
LFE
S
R

RS
D I G ITAL OFF, range of – 6 ~ 0
Rear Speakers: L level, R level

LS
C
LFE
S
R

RS
D I G ITAL range of – 6 ~ – 00 ~ +6
Center Speaker
L

LS
C
LFE
S
R

RS
D I G ITAL range of – 6 ~ – 00 ~ +6
Rear Speakers
L

LS
C
LFE
S
R

RS
D I G ITAL range of – 6 ~ – 00 ~ +6
Subwoofer Speaker

The display changes depending on the current audio output

mode (DSP, PRO LOGIC, 3-STEREO, STEREO, etc.).

Test Tone
Speaker Setting Methods
Press the Test Tone button.
L C R
• The test signal will be sent to the Left Front ➞ Center ➞ Right
Front ➞ Right Rear ➞ Left Rear ➞ Subwoofer in that order. SUB
WOOFER
Test Tone
LS RS
To End the Speaker Setup
• Press the Test Tone button again.

While in DSP or PRO LOGIC mode, TEST TONE may

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 Creating Realistic Sound Fields

You can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field.
• Digital Multichannel Surround —Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround
• Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround

To enjoy surround effectively, all the speakers need to be connected and activated.

Dolby Digital
Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software encoded with Dolby Digital ( ).

Dolby Digital encoding method (discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format)records and digitally compresses the left front
channel,right front channel,center channel,left rear channel,right rear channel,and LFE channel signals (total 6 channels,but LFE
channel is counted as 0.1 channel.Therefore, LFE is called the 5.1 channel).
In addition,Dolby Digital enables stereo rear sounds,and sets the cutoff frequency of the rear treble at 20 kHz,compared to 7 kHz
for Dolby Pro Logic.These facts result in better sound quality than Dolby Pro Logic.

When the system detects Dolby Digital signals,the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display.

DTS Digital Surround

Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( ).

DTS Digital Surround is another discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on CD,LD,and DVD software.
Compared to Dolby Digital,audio compression rate is relatively low.
This fact allows DTS Digital Surround format to add breadth and depth to the reproduced sounds.As a result,DTS Digital
Surround features natural,solid and clear sound.

When the system detects DTS Digital Surround signals, the DTS indicator lights up on the display.

SETUP
Dolby Pro Logic II
• Dolby Pro-Logic II is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories using feedback logic
steering technology and offering improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits.
• Dolby Pro Logic II can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround ( ) but also
regular stereo sources into five channels (front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right) to achieve
surround sound.
• Whereas with conventional Dolby Pro Logic the surround channel playback frequency band was limited, Dolby Pro
Logic II offers a wider band range.
In addition, the surround channels were monaural (the surround left and right channels were the same) with previous
Dolby Pro Logic, but with Dolby Pro Logic II they are stereo.

* Sources recorded in Dolby Surround

These are sources in which three or more channels of surround have been recorded as two channels of signals
using Dolby Surround encoding technology.
Dolby Surround is used for the sound tracks of movies recorded on DVDs, LDs and video cassettes to be played on
stereo VCRs, as well as for the stereo broadcast signals of FM radio, TV, satellite broadcasts and cable TV.
Decoding these signals with Dolby Pro Logic makes it possible to achieve multi-channel surround playback.
The signals can also be played on ordinary stereo equipment, in which case they provide normal stereo sound.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
“Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992–1997 and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ©1996 Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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 Dolby Pro Logic II decoder

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is a new format for playing multichannel audio signals that offers improvements over
conventional Dolby Pro Logic. It can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround, but
also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left/right, center and surround left/right). In addition,
various parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents, so you can adjust the
sound field with greater precision.

1
Press the Function button on the front panel to select the desired function.

• Select from FM ➞ AM ➞ DVD ➞ DIGITAL IN ➞ AUX 1 ➞ AUX 2.

2 3
Press the Pro Logic II button. Press the DSP/DPL II Mode button.

• Each time the Pro Logic II button is pressed. • Each time the DSP/DPL II Mode button is pressed.

L R PRO LOGIC L R PRO LOGIC

PRO LOGIC II : Left, Center, Right,

Subwoofer and
Surround(Left, Right) L R PRO LOGIC

Channels

L R L R PRO LOGIC

STEREO : Left, Right and Subwoofer Channels

L R PRO LOGIC

Pro Logic II Mode

Select one of the modes (“Music”, “Cinema”, “Pro Logic” or “MATRIX”).
• The Music mode is recommended when listening to CDs or watching DVDs with mostly
musical content.
• The Cinema mode is best when watching movies.
• The Pro Logic mode offers the same surround processing as original Pro Logic and is
best used when the source contents are not of optimum quality.
• The Matrix mode is useful for when the audio is mono.

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 Effect

Dolby Pro Logic II Effect Function

This function works only in the DPL II M (Dolby Pro Logic II Music) Mode.

1 2

▲
▲
Press the DSP/DPL II Effect button. Use the Left/Right ( / ) button to make
adjustments.

• Each time the DSP/DPL II Effect button is pressed.

Select “0” or “1”

The control can

be set in 8 steps
from 0 to 7.

SETUP
The control can
be set in 7 steps
from 0 to 6.

• Panorama Mode
This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an
exciting “wraparound” effect with side wall imaging.
• Center Width Control
This control adjusts the center image so it may be heard only from the center speaker;
only from the left/right speakers as a phantom image; or from all three front speakers to
varying degrees.
• Dimension Control
This control gradually adjusts the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear.

• When playing a DVD encoded in two or more channels, DOLBY PRO LOGIC II mode
cannot be selected.

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 DSP(Digital Signal Processor) Modes
DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments.
The sound heard in a hall, theater, pavilion, dance club, or live club consists of direct
and indirect sound —early reflections and reflections from behind.
Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection.
Indirect sounds are delayed by the distance of the ceiling and walls.
These indirect sounds are an important element of the acoustic surround effect.

Press the DSP/DPLII Mode button.

• This function works only in the STEREO Mode.
• The following DSP modes are provided with this unit:
➠ HALL Provides a clear vocal and simulates the feeling of a concert hall.
➠

THEATER Simulates the feeling of a theater.

➠

PAVILION Simulates the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a high ceiling.

➠

DANCE CLUB Simulates the sound of a dance club with a throbbing bass beat.
➠

LIVE CLUB Simulates the feeling of a live music club with a low ceiling.

• These DSP modes can be used to add acoustic surround effects while reproducing
stereo analog or linear PCM digital signals.
• When one of the DSP modes is selected,the DSP indicator lights up on the display.

Press the Effect button.

• The following Effect mode is provided with this unit when the DSP mode is selected.

➠ EFFECT 1 ➠ EFFECT 2 ➠ EFFECT 3 ➠ DEFAULT

DSP modes available according to the input signal format

O : Possible, X : Not possible

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 To increase Effect level
Effect
To increase Effect level
Press the Effect button.
• The effect level can be set in steps from 1 to 4 EFFECT1 ➔ What is a Effect?
EFFECT2 ➔ EFFECT3 ➔ OFF(DEFAULT).
Each time the button is pressed the selection moves to the next
This sets the strength of
effect.
the DSP mode.
• The higher the number, the stronger the DSP surround effect will be.

• This function works only in the DSP Mode.

Adjusting DSP Sound Parameters

You can fine-adjust DSP modes more minutely by changing
three parameters—room, liveness, and reverberation.

SETUP
1
Press the DSP/DPL II Mode button.

2
Press the Sound Edit button.
3
▲
▲

Press the Left/Right ( / ) button to

• Each time you press the button, the
indication on the display changes as follows: adjust the DSP sound parameter.

00 F 00 00 R 00 REAR SW
Normal REVERB LIVE ROOM
indication
(canceled)
ROOM : To adjust the resonance based on the room size.
The larger this value is, the more effective the
resonance is (from 04 to 16 by 2 steps).
LIVE (Liveness) : To adjust the liveness. The larger this
value is, the more liveness is obtained
(from 04 to 16 by 2 steps).
REVERB (Reverberation) : To adjust the reverberation time
of the sound (from 0.0 msec to
1.6 msec by 0.2 msec steps).

• This function works only in the DSP Mode. 38

 Listening to the Radio
You can listen to the chosen band (FM, AM broadcast stations) by using either the
automatic or manual tuning operation.

1 2
Remote
Control Press the Tuner(Band) Select a broadcast station.
Unit button.

• The selection toggles back Auto Station 1

When the button is pressed, a preset
and forth between "FM" and broadcast station is selected.
"AM" each time the
Tuner(Band) button is
Hold in the button. Automatic searching
pressed. Auto Station 2
begins, and then stops when a station is tuned in.

Manual Station Press the button to tune to the chosen

station. The frequency changes incrementally in either
direction each time the corresponding button is pressed.

1
Press the Function button to
2
Main Select a broadcast station.
Unit select the desired band (FM,
AM).

Auto Station 1 Press the Stop ( ) button to select the PRESET

mode. Then press the button to select a
station stored in the preset. See the instructions on the
next page to preset stations.

Auto Station 2 Press the Stop ( ) button to select the MANUAL

mode on the front panel. Then hold in the
button to make the unit begin automatically searching for
broadcast stations.

Manual Station Press the Stop ( ) button to select the MANUAL mode
on the front panel. Press the button to tune
to the desired station. The frequency changes
incrementally in either direction each time the
corresponding button is pressed.

Audio
To Listen in Mono/Stereo MO/ST

Press the MO/ST button. (FM only)

• The selection toggles back and forth between “STEREO” and “MONO”
each time the MO/ST button is pressed.
• In a poor reception areas, select Mono mode for a clear, interference-free
broadcast.

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 Presetting stations
You can store up to:
15 FM stations • FM Frequency Modulation
15 AM stations • AM(MW) Medium Wave

Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory

1 2 3

▲
▲

▲
▲
Press the Tuner(Band) button Select MANUAL by pressing Use the and
and select the FM band. the Stop ( ) button on the button to tune to 89.1
main unit.

• The selection toggles back and forth between “FM” and “AM”
each time the Tuner(Band) button is pressed.
L R L R L R

MHZ MHZ

4
Press the Program button on
5
If you want to save 89.1 to another
6
the remote control, FM1 will preset location(FM2~FM15), press To preset other stations,
▲
▲

▲
▲

flash. If you want to save 89.1 or , then press follow steps 1~5 again.
to FM1, press Program again. Program to save it to that location.

PRGM PRGM
L R L R

MHZ MHZ

RADIO OPERATION
L R

MHZ

To tune in a preset station

See the previous page.

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 Troubleshooting

Problem Check

• Is the disc installed with the label side facing up?

The disc tray does not • Is the power cord plugged securely into the power outlet?
open. • Turn off the power to the unit by pressing the Power ( ) button
and turn it back on.
• Check the region number of the DVD.
Disc does not play. • DVD discs purchased abroad may not be playable.
• This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc.
• Check the rating level of the DVD.
Playback does not start
immediately when the • Check whether the disc has any scratch marks or is deformed.
Play/Pause button is pressed.
• No sound is heard during high-speed playback, slow playback,
and step motion playback modes.
No sound is produced. • Are the speakers properly connected? Is the speaker Setup
correctly customized?
• Is the disc severely damaged?
The disc may be dirty. Wipe off fingerprints or dirt.

Sound can be heard only • When listening to a CD or radio, sound is output to the front
from a few speakers and speakers only (L/R). Select the “PRO LOGIC” option by pressing
the Pro Logic button on the remote control unit to use all six
not all six. speakers.
• Check whether your DVD disc is 5.1 CH compatible.

Picture does not appear; sound • Was the player moved suddenly from a cold place to a warm one?
When condensation forms inside the player, remove the disc
is not produced; the disc tray and let the player stand for 1 or 2 hours with the power on.
opens 2-5 seconds later. (You can use the player after the condensation disappears.)

Sound quality is • Are the speaker cables loose?

irregular. • Is there any dirt or debris at the end of the speaker connector?

Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel • Does the disc being played show the “Dolby Digital 5.1CH” mark ?
Surround Sound is not 5.1-channel sound is reproduced only if the disc is recorded with
being reproduced. 5.1 channel sound.
• Is the DVD player connected to the proper speakers?

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 Problem Check

• Is the TV power turned on?

• The disc revolves but no • Are the video cables properly connected?
• Is it the player in PAUSE mode?
picture appears. • Is there any dirt on the disc, or is the disc damaged?
• Picture shows interference • It may not be possible to play some DVD discs due to poor
manufacture.
and quality is poor. • When a dark scene changes to a bright scene during playback, the
screen may flicker vertically. Some disturbance is normal.

• Is the remote control being used within the appropriate distance

and angle of operation for the unit?
Remote control unit does • Are there any obstacles between the remote control unit and the
not operate. remote control sensor?
• Are the batteries dead? Is it time to replace the batteries with new
ones?

Audio or subtitle language • The audio or subtitle language features does not operate with
does not operate. DVDs that do not include multiple audio or subtitle languages.

• Is the remote control being used within the appropriate distance

The Menu button is and angle of operation for the unit?
pressed but the Menu • Are the batteries dead?
screen does not appear. • Does the disc have a Menu?

• You can play 16:9 wide DVDs in 16:9 WIDE mode, 4:3 LETTER
The screen ratio cannot BOX mode or 4:3 PAN-SCAN mode; but 4:3 encoded DVDs only
be changed. show in 4:3 ratio. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and then select the
appropriate function.

The desired radio station • Is the antenna installed properly?

cannot be tuned in. • When the antenna's input signal is weak, install an external FM
antenna in an area with good reception quality.
MISCELLANENOUS

The system is • While the player is in the stop mode, hold the Stop ( ) button
malfunctioning (the down on the main unit for over 5 seconds."INITIAL" appears on the
display and all settings will return to the Factory Preset condition.
system does not work or
The RESET function erases all settings; do not use this
no sound). function unless necessary.

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 Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs
Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause breaks
in playback. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them.

Handling and Storing Discs

When you get fingerprints or dirt on the
disc, clean it with a mild detergent diluted
in water and wipe with a soft cloth.
• When cleaning, wipe gently from the inside to the
outside of the disc.

Condensation may form if warm air comes into

contact with cold parts inside the player. When
condensation forms inside the player, the
player may not operate correctly. If this occurs,
remove the disc and let the player stand for 1
or 2 hours with the power on.

Disc Storage
Do not keep in direct Keep in a cool Keep in a clean
sunlight ventilated area Protection jacket.
Store vertically.

• Do not allow the discs to become contaminated

with dirt.
• Do not load cracked discs or discs that are
scratched.

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 Disc Type and Protection

Usable Discs

Recording Disc Size

Disc Types Marks Max. Playing Time
Types
Approx. 240 min. (Single-sided)
12cm
Approx. 480 min. (Double-sided)
DVD VIDEO Audio + Video
Approx. 80 min. (Single-sided)
8cm
Approx. 160 min. (Double-sided)
COMPACT 12cm 74 min.
VIDEO-CD DIGITAL VIDEO Audio + Video
8cm 20 min.

COMPACT 12cm 74 min.

AUDIO-CD DIGITAL AUDIO Audio
8cm 20 min.

Dolby Digital DTS Disc Digital Audio Stereo disc NTSC broadcast MP3 disc
disc disc system in USA,
Canada, Japan,
South Korea, etc..
MISCELLANENOUS

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 Specifications
G Power Consumption 160W
E
N Weight 8.3Kg
E Dimensions (W x H x D) 430mm x 80mm x 365mm
R
A Operating Temperature Range +5°C~+35°C
L Operating Humidity Range 10%~75%
T Usable Sensitivity 10dB
F U
M N S/N Ratio 60dB
E 0.5%
R Distortion
T Usable Sensitivity 54dB
A U
M N
E
S/N Ratio 40dB
R Distortion 2%
Composite Video 1.0Vp-p(75Ω load)
O
V Y : 1.0Vp-p(75Ω load)
U
I
T Component Video Pr : 0.7Vp-p(75Ω load)
D
P Pb : 0.7Vp-p(75Ω load)
E
U
O Luminance Signal: 1.0Vp-p(75Ω load)
T S-VIDEO
Color Signal: 0.286Vp-p(75Ω load)
Front speaker output 60W x 2(6Ω), Distortion 10%
A
M Center speaker output 60W(6Ω), Distortion 10%
P Rear speaker output 60W x 2(6Ω), Distortion 10%
L Subwoofer speaker output 100W(3Ω), Distortion 10%
I
F Frequency range 20Hz~20KHz
I S/N Ratio 75dB
E Channel separation 50dB
R
Input sensitivity (AUX)500mV
5.1ch speaker system
Speaker system
Front/Center/Rear speaker Subwoofer speaker
Impedance 6Ω x 5 3Ω
S
Frequency range 100Hz~22KHz 40Hz~200Hz
P
E Output sound pressure level 87dB/W/M 86dB/W/M
A Rated input 60W 100W
K Maximum input 120W 200W
E
R Front/Rear 120mm x 186mm x 145mm
Dimensions (W x H x D) 210mm x 367mm x 332mm
Center 300mm x 139mm x 136mm
Front/Rear 1.2Kg
Weights 6.3Kg
Center 1.4Kg

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