JVC DD-8 manual

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    English Français NETWORK MEDIA SYSTEM SYSTÈME MÉDIA RÉSEAU INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTI ONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. L VT1546-001A [J] DD-8 Consist s of CA-DD8, SP-PWDD8, [...]

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    G-1 (For U.S.A.) (For U.S.A.) (For U.S.A.) INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to pa rt 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are desi gned to pro vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential in stallation. This equipment generates, uses and c[...]

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    G-2 CAUTION T o 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. ATTENTION Afin d’éviter tout risque d’él ectrocution, d’ incendie, etc.: 1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les pa nneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de l’appareil. 2. Ne pas exposer [...]

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    G-3 CAUTION: Proper Ventilation T o avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to prot ect from damage, place th e apparatus on a level sur- face. The minimal clearan ces are shown below: MISE EN GARDE: Ventilation correcte Pour éviter les risques d’électrochoc ou d’incendie, et de manière à éviter les dommages, placer l’appar- eil sur un[...]

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    G-4 CAUTION (SP-PWDD8/SP-PWDD3) 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 of f). When installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily accessib le. • When the system is turned on, the POWER ON lamp lights green. ATTENTION (SP-PWDD8/SP-[...]

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    English Introduction 1 Thank you for purch asing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operati on, to ensure your complete un derstanding and to obtain the best possible perfo rmance from the unit. Part description ....... ........... ........... 3 Using the remote c ontrol .............. 4 Preparation ............ ..........[...]

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    2 English Introduction Playing back sources from other devices.......... ............ ........... ......... 41 Selecting other devices as the source .......... 41 Selecting the signal gain ........ ...................... . 41 QP LINK .................. ................. .................... . 42 Operating other devices using the remote control ... [...]

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    3 English Introduction The numbers refe r to the pages in which the parts are explained. *1 The [PHONES] terminal is for connecting a pair of h eadphones equ ipped with a ster eo plug (n ot supplied). When the headphones are connected, the speakers do not produce any sound. (“HEADPHONE” appears in the displa y window .) During playback, when yo[...]

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    4 English Introduction The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained. * Refer to the separate volume of the operation manual for the ne twork function. • If the effective range of the remote control decreases, rep lace both batterie s. ■ CAUTION • Do not expose batte ries to heat or flame. Point the remote control dire ctly [...]

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    5 English Prep arat ion Setting up the AM loop anten na Connecting the AM loop antenna T urn 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 i[...]

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    6 English Prep aration The speakers for DD-8 must be asse mbled 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 r ight speakers for DD-8 are consi d- erably heavy . Care must be taken in carryin g and handling th em. Injury to personnel or[...]

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    7 English Prep arat ion Connecting the speakers to the subwoofer (DD-8) Before connecting the speaker cables, tw ist and pull off the insula- tion at the end of each speaker cable. Subwoofer (SP-PWDD8) Black Rear view Center surround spea ker (SP-DD8S) The speakers are shown assembled to the speaker stands on page 6. The left and right speakers are[...]

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    8 English Prep aration The speakers for DD-3 must be asse mbled to the speaker stands before the speakers can be connected to the subwoofer . Follow the diagrams below . Left and right speakers Center sur round speake r ■ CAUTION • The left and right speakers and center surro und speaker for DD-3 ca n be installed on a wall. • Be sure to have[...]

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    9 English Prep arat ion Connecting the speakers to the subwoofer (DD-3) Before connecting the speaker cables, twist and pull off the insula- tion at the end of ea ch 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 [...]

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    10 English Prep aration ■ CAUTION • An incorrect connection may dama ge the speak- ers. Properly connect t he 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[...]

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    11 English Prep arat ion This system can output uncompressed digital video signals to a TV compatible with HDMI (High Definiti on Multim edia Interface). Select “HDMI” for the moni tor out typ e. (Refer to page 13.) Connecting a TV Connecting a TV with the [VIDEO] terminal TV T o a video terminal Composite video cable (supplied) Main unit (rear[...]

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    12 English Prep aration NOTE • This system supports 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 vi deo signal type” shown on the right.) • If the picture is distor ted while an HDMI TV is connected, turn off the main unit and turn it on agai[...]

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    13 English Prep arat ion 3 Press 2 or 3 to select the video signal type suit able for the TV . • When the TV is connected to the [VIDEO] terminal or the [S-VIDEO] terminal, the video signal type can be selected as instructed below . - Select “480I” for a TV only compatible with interlaced vid eo siginal. - Sel ect “480P” for a TV equipped[...]

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    14 English Prep aration NOTE • Signals input from the [LINE IN 1] and [LINE IN 2] terminals are not output to the [LINE OUT] ter- minal. ■ Selecting the analog output level of the [LINE OUT] terminal Y ou can low er the analog output level to prevent the system from producing unn ecessarily loud sound. Controlling the level may also be helpful [...]

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    15 English Prep arat ion ■ Main unit ■ Subwoofer Connecting other digit al audio devices A V amplifier with a built-in decoder T o an optical digital input terminal Optical digital cable (not supplied) Input Output Main unit (rear view) Optical digital cable (not supplie d) Input MD player or satel- lite receiver T o an optical digi tal output [...]

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    16 English Basic operations ■ CAUTION • Slide the remote control mo de 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 of f the main unit. • With the power off, pressing any of the followin g buttons also turn s on the main unit. [...]

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    17 English 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 signa l with surround sound , or w[...]

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    18 English Basic operations Press [DIMMER]. • Each time you press [DIMMER], the display changes in the display window as fo llows. - “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 ba ck[...]

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    19 English Basic operations If no sound is produced for 3 minutes, the main unit automatically turns off. This function is ava ilable when a disc/file i s selected as the source. Y ou cann ot use this function when a radio broad- cast or a device connected to the [LINE IN 1], [LINE IN 2] or [LINE-DIGIT AL IN] terminals is selected as the source. ?[...]

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    20 English Listening to radio broadcast s * For the number button usag e, refer to “Using the number buttons” on page 16. ■ CAUTION • Slide the remote control mo de selector to [AUDIO]. 1 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM” in the display window . • Each time you press [F M/AM], the band tog- gles between “FM” and “AM”. ?[...]

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    21 English Listening to radio broadcasts Presetting radio stations in the main unit allows you to easily tune in to a radio station. Y ou can store up to 30 FM radi o stations and up to 15 AM radio stations. 1 Select a radio st ation you want to store. • Refer to “Selecting a radio station” on page 20. 2 Press [MEMOR Y]. • The preset number[...]

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    22 English Basic operations of disc/file playback * For the number button usag e, refer to “Using the number buttons” on page 16. ■ 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 tra[...]

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    23 English Basic ope rations of disc/fil e playback This part explains playing back 1 ) files recorded on the loaded disc, and 2) files recorded on a USB mass storage class device co nnected 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 connec[...]

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    24 English Basic operations of disc/file playback NOTE • Depending on the file type, the menu screen appears befo re you press 7 . 4 Press 5 , / , 2 or 3 to s elect a group and track. NOTE • Y ou can also use [GROU P/TITLE SKIP / ] to select a group, and the number button s, 4 or ¢ to select a track. 5 Press [DVD/CD 3 ] or [USB 3 ]. NOTE • I[...]

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    25 English Basic ope rations of disc/file playback ■ When a disc is played back ■ When a disc is stop ped ■ When a file is played back ■ When a file is stoppe d ■ Changing the display in the displa y window (Only for MP3/WMA files) For an MP3/WMA file, you can change the di splay in the display window to see tag information and a file nam[...]

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    26 English Basic operations of disc/file playback The indicators light up in the displa y window to show the input signals and the speakers in use. Guide icons on the TV scre en (on-screen guide) : Containing multi-view ang les (Refer to page 30.) : Containing multi-audio languages (Refer to p age 30.) : Containing multi-subtitle languages (Refer t[...]

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    27 English Basic ope rations of disc/fil e playback ■ When a disc/file is pl ayed back Press 7 . When playback is stopped in the middle, playback can be started from the stopped position. ■ When a disc/file is pl ayed back Follow any of the operations below . *1 “RESUME” is displayed in the display window . After this operation, the positio[...]

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    28 English Basic operations of disc/file playback There are 2 meth ods. ■ When a disc/file is p layed back • Press 1 or ¡ . - Each time you press ¡ , the speed increases. T o restore the normal speed, p ress [DVD/CD 3 ] or [USB 3 ]. • Hold down 4 or ¢ . NOTE • For some discs/files, s ound is intermittent or no sound is produced during fa[...]

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    29 English Basic ope rations of disc/fil e playback ■ When a disc/file is pl ayed back Press the number buttons to select the chapter number or track number . Y ou 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 pl ayed back Press 2 or 3 . • [...]

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    30 English Convenient functions of disc/file playback * For the number button usag e, refer to “Using the number buttons” on page 16. ■ CAUTION • Slide the remote control mo de selector to [AUDIO]. ■ When a disc/file is pl ayed back Press the desired button shown below . • Each time you press the button, the audio lan- guage, subtitle l[...]

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    31 English Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback Y ou can program a maximum of 99 tracks. The same track can be programmed mo re than once. ■ When a disc/file is stopp ed 1 Press [PLA Y MODE] repeatedly to display “PROGRAM” in the display window . Example: Display fo r a CD Example: TV screen for a C D (Program scree n) 2 Press the numb[...]

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    32 English Convenient functions of disc/file playback ■ When a disc/file is stopp ed 1 Press [PLA Y MODE] repeatedly to display “RANDOM” in the display window . • Selecting an item othe r than “RANDOM” cancels random playback. 2 Press [DVD/CD 3 ]. NOTE • Each chapter or tra ck is played back only once. • Ejecting the disc or turning[...]

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    33 English Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback ■ When a disc/file is p layed back Press [REPEA T]. • Each time you press [REPEA T], the repea t mode changes. *1 Repeats the whole program during program playback. *2 “STEP” is displayed during program/ran dom playback. NOTE • Repeat playback can also be set usin g the menu bar . (Re[...]

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    34 English Convenient functions of disc/file playback ■ When a disc is p layed back or paused 1 Press [VFP]. • The current settings are displayed. TV screen (e xample) 2 Press 2 or 3 to select VFP mode. • Each time you press 2 or 3 , VFP mode changes on the TV screen as follow s. - “NORMAL” For normal playback. (Y ou ca nnot adjust the im[...]

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    35 English Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback ■ When a disc/file is p layed back 1 Press [ON SCREEN] twice. TV screen fo r a DVD VIDEO (example) 2 Press 2 or 3 to select an it em you want to operate, and then press [ENTER]. • T o turn off the menu bar, press [ON SCREEN]. DVD VIDEO VCD/SVCD/CD/ASF/DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 (the example below is [...]

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    36 English Convenient functions of disc/file playback Y ou can pla y 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 35.) 2 Press 2 or 3 to select . 3 Press [ENTER]. 4 Press 5 or / to select “A-B”. 5 Press [[...]

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    37 English Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback Y ou can change the ini tial settings of the main un it with the preference screen accord ing to the envi- ronment where the main unit is used. ■ CAUTION • Slide the remote control mo de selector to [AUDIO]. NOTE • The top and bottom of the preference screen may not be displayed on a wide[...]

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    38 English Convenient functions of disc/file playback PICTURE Items Content s ( : initial setting) MONIT OR 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/[...]

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    39 English Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback ?? AUDIO Items Contents ( : initial setting) DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT Select the output signal type suitable to the device connected to the [LINE-DIGI- T AL OUT] terminal. Re fer to “List of rela- tionships of DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT preference items and output signal” on page 40. PCM ONL Y : De[...]

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    40 English Convenient functions of disc/file playback NOTE • Among DVD VIDEOs without cop yright protection, the re may be some DV D VIDEOs that outpu t a 20- or 24- bit signal through the [LINE-DIGIT AL OUT] terminal. Language codes List of relationships of DIGIT AL AUDI O OUT PUT preference items and output signal Playback disc/file DIGIT AL AU[...]

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    41 English Playing back sources fro m other devices 1 Press [LINE]. • Each time you press [LINE], the display changes in the display window as follows. - “LINE 1” for selectin g the device con- nected to the [LINE IN 1] terminal - “LINE 2” for selectin g the device con- nected to the [LINE IN 2] terminals - “LINE-DIGIT AL” for se lect[...]

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    42 English Playing back sources fr om other devices When you start analog pla yback of a portable digi- tal audio player connected to the [LINE IN 1] termi- nal while the main uni t is off or another source is selected, the main unit automatically turns on and the source change s to the connected portable digi- tal audio player . This function is c[...]

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    43 English Operating other dev ices using the remote control Y ou can ope rate your TV , video cassette recorder (VCR) and digital broadcast satellite (DBS) using the remote co ntrol of th is 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 P[...]

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    44 English Operating other devices using the remote control Operate the re mote control by pointing it at the TV . . NOTE • When the remote control mode sel ector is slid to [TV], some buttons may not work. 1 Slide the remote control mode selector to [VCR/ DBS]. 2 Press [VCR] or [DBS]. 3 Hold down [VCR/DBS F ]. • Hold down [VCR/DBS F ] until yo[...]

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    45 English Operating other dev ices using the remote control Manufacturer co des for DBSs Examples: For an Echostar DBS: Press [2], then [1]. For a Sony DBS: Press [2], then [0 ]. When the manufacturer of your DBS has 2 or more codes, select the manufact urer code s in turn and find the one that operates the DBS and the remote control properly . 6 [...]

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    46 English Reference When a JVC-manufactured TV with A V COMPU LINK II or III terminals is connected to the main unit using these terminals, operating either the TV or the main unit contr ols the other device at the same time. NOTE • Some JVC-manufactured T Vs have terminals labeled “A V COMPU L INK”. These terminals are no different from the[...]

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    English Reference 47 T o 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 hu midity or consid- erable dust • On an uneven or unstable surface • Near a heat sou rce • Near a computer , fluorescent light or other elec- tric appl[...]

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    48 English Reference Installation of the system • S elect a place which is le vel, dry and neither to o hot nor too cold; betwe en 5 ° C and 35 ° C (between 41 ° F to 95 ° F). • Leave sufficient dist ance 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 w[...]

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    English Reference 49 • 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 volu[...]

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    50 English Reference • The following discs cannot be played back: • DVD-ROM (except fo r MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/ DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 format), DVD-RAM, CD- ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, SACD, etc. • Playing back these di scs will generate noise and damage the speakers. • Damaged discs and di scs in an extraordinary shape (other than a disc of 12 [...]

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    English Reference 51 • The system supports DivX 5.x, 4.x and 3.1 1. • The system supports DivX files with a resolution of 720 x 480 pixels or less (30 fp s) and 720 x 576 pixels or less (25 fps). • Audio stre am should conform to MPEG1 Audio Layer-2 or MPEG Audio Laye r-3 (MP3). • The system does not support GMC (Global Motion Compression).[...]

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    52 English Reference DVD VIDEO A DVD VIDEO consists of “titles” and each title may be divide d 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 indexe s.) MP3/WMA/W A V/JPEG /ASF/DivX/MPEG1/ MPEG2 files Audio, stil[...]

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    English Reference 53 If this system does not work properly despite the ab ove “Possible solution” Many functions of this system are controlled by microproce ssors that can be reset by recycling the power supply . If pressing any button does no t result in the normal action, discon nect the power cable from the outlet, wait for a while, and conn[...]

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    54 English Reference Tuner FM frequency: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz AM frequency: 530 kHz - 1 710 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 S tereo mini jack • Analog output terminal x 1 S tereo mini jack Terminal (rear of [...]

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    English Reference 55 T ype: Bass reflex type Amplifier: • Subwoofer: 120 W at 4 Ω (1 10 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%) S peaker: •1 6 c m ( 6 ″ ) cone • Power handling capacity:120 W • Impedance: 4 Ω • Frequency range: 30 Hz - 23[...]

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    56 English Reference T yp e: 1-way acoust ic suspensi on type Mag netically shielded type S peaker: 9.5 cm ( 3 ″ ) 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 ( 13 ″ x 2 ″ x 3 ″ ) (including stand[...]

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    English Français SEP ARA TE VOLUME INSTRUCTIONS FOR NETWORK FUNCTION REGISTRE SEP ARÉ INSTRUCTIONS POUR LA FONCTION RÉSEAU L VT1547-001A [J] DD-8 DD-3 This manual explains t he network function of this system. Ce manuel explique le s fonctions réseau de ce système . DD-83[J].book Page 1 Thursday , Septem ber 28, 2006 9:16 AM[...]

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    1 •D L N A C E R T I F I E D TM Audio/Video/Image Player • This system complies with DLNA Guidelines 1.0. • Y ou ca n play back the following file types using the network function of this system. LPCM, W A V , MP3, WMA, JPEG , ASF , DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2 NOTE • “DLNA” stands for “Digital Living Network Alli- ance”. Refer to the followi[...]

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    2 Introduction ......................... ........... 3 Introduction to the network function .......... ...... 3 General flow chart for the network function ................. .................... .................... 4 Preparation ............ .............. ........... 5 Computer .............. ................... .................... ... 5 Network[...]

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    English Introduction 3 Y ou can pla y back video, audio and still picture files stored on your com puter by settin g up the net- work with the computer and the ma in unit. Y ou must in stall CyberLink Media Server from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer . CyberLink Media Server is a software applica- tion for sending vide o, audio and still pictur[...]

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    4 English Introduction Set up the system following the flow chart shown below . The procedure for setting up the system dif fers depending on your usage environment. NOTE • T o connect the main unit to the computer d irectly , refe r to “Connecting the main unit to th e computer di rectly” on page 19. General flow chart for the network functi[...]

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    5 English Introduction Set up your compu ter and network envi ronment as follows. Y ou must install CyberLink Media Server from the bundled CD-ROM to your compu ter for playing back files stored on the computer with this system. Operating system • Requirement: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edi- tion SP2, Windows XP Professio nal SP2, Win- dows XP Med[...]

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    6 English Connection This part explains the procedure for connecting the main unit to the comp uter via a router with an Ethernet cable an d confi rming that the connection is completed properly . NOTE • Before following this procedure, connect the main unit, speakers and a TV referring to the main volume of the o peration manual for this system.[...]

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    7 English Inst alling CyberLink Media Server The example TV and computer screenshots used in this manual may differ from the actual screen displays. CyberLink Media Server is a software application for sending video, audi o and still picture files stored on your comput er to the main unit. This part explains the procedure for installing CyberLink M[...]

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    8 English Inst alling CyberLink Media Server This part explains the procedure for sel ecting the default folders (“My Videos”, “My Pictures” and “My Music”) as examples. (On the computer) 1 Double-click the “CyberLink Me dia- Server” icon on the desktop. CyberLink Media Server starts. 2 Select the check boxes next to “My Videos”[...]

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    9 English Confirming the connection t o the computer This part explains how to start CyberLink Media Server for the first time and how to perform the fol- lowing. • Confirming that the main unit recognizes the computer . (On the remote control) 1 Press [ F AUDIO] to turn on the main unit. (On the computer) 2 Double-click th e “CyberLink Media- [...]

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    10 English Confirming the conne ction to the computer If “CyberLink Media Server” is not displayed The main unit may not dete ct the CyberLink Media Server for any of the following reasons. Determine the reason by referring to A and B shown below . A The Ethe rnet cable may not be con- nected properly . Possible cause: The Ethernet cable may be[...]

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    11 English Setting up the IP address Y ou can skip this part when the main unit and the computer are connected to a router that uses DHCP functi on. Y ou must assig n the IP address to the main unit manually in th e following cases. Case 1: When you have a ssigned an IP address to the computer manually Case 2: When you ha ve connected the main unit[...]

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    12 English Setting up the IP address 2 Click “Network and Internet Con- nections”. NOTE • Depending on the computer settings, the “Con- trol Panel” dialog box is displayed as shown below . In this case, double-click the “Network Conne c- tions” icon and then proceed to step 4. 3 Click “Network Connections”. The “Network Connecti[...]

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    13 English Setting up the IP address 6 Confirm the values displayed in “IP address:” and “Subnet mask:”. Example: Fill out the blank column with the values. (The values are to be used in step 8 on page 15.) 7 Click [Cancel]. The dialog box i s closed. Y ou have finished confirming the IP add ress of the computer . This part explains the pro[...]

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    14 English Setting up the IP address 2 Press [SET UP] . The preference screen is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Press 3 repeatedly to display “OTHERS”. 4 Press / to select “N ETWORK SETUP” and then pre ss [ENTER]. 5 Select “OBT AIN IP” and then press [ENTER]. 6 Press 5 or / to select “STATIC IP” and then press [ENTER]. NOTE • When [...]

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    15 English Setting up the IP address 8 Enter the IP address using the number buttons. Confirm the IP addr ess you have written down in the column on page 13. Enter the same values of the IP address of the computer into the first, second and third group of digits (the first, second and third numerical blocks from the left). Enter an arbitrary value [...]

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    16 English Playing back files st ored on the computer This part explains the procedure for playing back audio files stored o n the computer . Y ou can pla y back video files and still picture files with almost the same procedure. NOTE • S tore fi les you want to play back in the shared folders before proceeding. • This part explains the pr oced[...]

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    17 English Playing back fi les stored on the computer 4 Press [ENTER]. The shared folders are displayed. Example: 5 Press / to select “My Music ”. 6 Press [ENTER]. The list of the audio files is displayed. NOTE • If the file list is not di splayed, confirm that the files you want to pl ay back are stored in the shared fold er . 7 Press 5 or /[...]

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    18 English Reference This part explains the pr ocedure fo r adding shared folders (folders in which files you want to play back are stored). Y ou can add a shared folder , by 1) storing the desired folder in one of the default folde rs, and then 2) selecting the desired folder usi ng Cyber- Link Medi a Server . NOTE • Y ou ca n also access the de[...]

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    19 English Reference This part explains the procedure for connecting the main unit to the comp uter directly . Y ou must in stall CyberLink Media Server to your computer before connecting th e main unit to the computer . (Refer to page 7.) 1 Connect the main unit and the computer as shown in the diagra m below . 2 Set up the computer so that it can[...]

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    20 English Reference Problem Possibl e cause Possible solution Reference pa ge Files stored on the computer are not displayed. The Ethernet cable is not connected. Make sure the Ethernet cable is connected properly . (Insert the Ethernet cable until it clicks.) 6 A wrong cable is used. When connecti ng the main un it to a router , use a straight-th[...]

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    1 106SKMMODJEM 2006  Victor  Company  of  Japan,  Limited EN,  FR c DD-83[J].book Page 21 Thursday, Sep tember 28, 2006 9:16 AM[...]

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    English NETWORK MEDIA SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS L VT1546-009B [A, US, UB, UW , UX] DD-8 Consist s of CA-DD8, SP-PWDD8, SP-DD8F and SP-DD8S DD-3 Consist s of CA-DD3, SP-PWDD3, SP-DD3F and SP-DD8S DD-1 Consist s of CA-DD1, SP-PWDD1, SP-DD1F and SP-DD1S DIGIT AL MEDIA SYSTEM (Only for DD -8 and DD-3) DD-831[A_Ux]-frontcover.fm Page i Monday, December 25, 20[...]

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    G-1 CAUTION T o 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 moistu re. CAUTION • Do not block the ventilation openings or ho les. (If the ventilation openin gs or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.) • D[...]

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    G-2 CAUTION — F button! (CA-DD8/CA-DD3/CA-DD1) Disconnect the mains plug to shut the pow er off completely (the ST ANDBY lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily accessible. The F button in any position does not discon nect the mains line. • When the system is on standby , the ST ANDBY lamp lights red. • W[...]

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    1 Introduction Thank you for purch asing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete un derstanding and to obtain the best possible performan ce from the unit. Part description ....... ........... ........... 3 Using the remote c ontrol .............. 4 Preparation ............ .............. ....[...]

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    2 Introduction Playing back sources from other devices.......... ............ ........... ......... 42 Selecting other devices as the source .......... 42 Selecting the signal gain ........ ...................... . 42 QP LINK .................. ................. .................... . 43 Operating other devices using the remote control....... .....[...]

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    3 Introduction The numbers re fer to the pages in which the parts are explained. *1 The [PHONES] terminal is for connecting a pair of h eadphones equ ipped with a ster eo plug (n ot supplied). When the headphones are connected, the speakers do not produce any sound. (“HEADPHONE” appears in the displa y window .) During playback, when you connec[...]

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    4 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, rep lace both batterie s. ■ CAUTION • Do not expose batte ries to heat or flame . Point [...]

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    5 Prep arat ion Setting up the AM loop anten na Connecting the AM loop antenna T urn 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 interfere[...]

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    6 Prep arat ion The speakers for DD-8 must be asse mbled 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 r ight speakers for DD-8 are consi d- erably heavy . Care must be taken in carryin g and handling th em. Injury to personnel or damage[...]

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    7 Prep arat ion Connecting the speakers to the subwoofer (DD-8) Before connecting the speaker cables, tw ist and pull off the insula- tion at the end of each speaker cable. Subwoofer (SP-PWDD8) Black Rear view Center surround spea ker (SP-DD8S) The speakers are shown assembled to the speaker stands on page 6. The left and right speakers are the sam[...]

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    8 Prep arat ion The speakers for DD-3 must be asse mbled to the speaker stands before the speakers can be connected to the subwoofer . Follow the diagrams below . Left and right speakers Center sur round speake r ■ CAUTION • The left and right speakers and center surround speaker for DD-3 ca n be installed on a wall. • Be sure to have the sp [...]

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    9 Prep arat ion Connecting the speakers to the subwoofer (DD-3) Before connecting the speaker cables, twist and pull off the insula- tion at the end of ea ch 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 Bl[...]

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    10 Prep arat ion 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-DD1 S) Black lines Black Black Rear view Gray Blue Rear view Right speaker (SP-DD1F) Left speaker (SP-DD1F) The left a[...]

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    11 Prep arat ion ■ Selecting the voltag e for your area (Only for countries/areas other than Australia or Hong Kong) Before connecting the power cable of the sub- woofer to an AC outlet, you must set the corre ct voltage for your area. Slide the vo lta ge selector on the sub- woofer to the correct voltage for your ar ea. • Confirm that the posi[...]

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    12 Prep arat ion DD-8 and DD-3 can ou tput uncompressed dig ital video signals to a TV compatible with HDMI (High Definiti on Multim edia Interface). Select “HDMI” for the moni tor out typ e. (Refer to page 14.) Connecting a TV Connecting a TV with the [VIDEO] terminal TV T o a video terminal Composite video cable (supplied) Main unit (rear vie[...]

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    13 Prep arat ion NOTE • DD-8 an d DD-3 suppor t up to HDMI ve rsion 1.0. The HDMI video signal type can be checked with the “HDMI” indicator in the display window . (Refer to “Selecting the vi deo signal type” shown on the right.) • If the picture is distor ted while an HDMI TV is connected, turn off the main unit and turn it on again. [...]

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    14 Prep arat ion 3 Press 2 or 3 to select the video signal type suit able for the TV . • When the TV is connected to the [VIDEO] terminal or the [S-VIDEO] terminal, the video signal type can be selected as instructed below . - Sel ect “P AL 576I” for a TV only compatible with P AL interlaced video signal . - Sel ect “P AL 576P” for a T V [...]

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    15 Prep arat ion NOTE • Signals input from the [LINE IN 1] and [LINE IN 2] terminals are not output to the [LINE OUT] ter- minal. ■ Selecting the analog output level of the [LINE OUT] terminal Y ou can low er the analog output level to prevent the system from producing unn ecessarily loud sound. Controlling the level may also be helpful for rec[...]

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    16 Prep arat ion ■ Main unit ■ Subwoofer ■ CAUTION • Do not connect the power cable of the sub- woofer to an AC outlet before se tting the voltage selector on the sub woofer and completing all connections. Refer to page 1 1. (Only for coun- tries/areas other than Australia or Hong Kong) Connecting other digit al audio devices A V amplifier [...]

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    17 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 of f the main unit. • With the power off, pressing any of the following buttons also turn s on the main u nit. - [DVD/CD[...]

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    18 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 signa l with surround sound , or when the [...]

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    19 Basic operations Press [DIMMER]. • Each time you press [DIMMER], the display changes in the display window as fo llows. - “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 ba ck, the di[...]

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    20 Basic operations If no sound is produced for 3 minutes, the main unit automatically turns off. This function is ava ilable when a disc/file i s selected as the source. Y ou cann ot use this function when a radio broad- cast or a device connected to the [LINE IN 1], [LINE IN 2] or [LINE-DIGIT AL IN] terminals is selected as the source. ■ When a[...]

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    21 Listening to radio broadcasts * For the number button usag e, refer to “Using the number buttons” on page 17. ■ CAUTION • Slide the remote control mode selector to [AUDIO]. AM stations are spaced 9 kHz ap art in some coun- tries and 10 kHz i n other countries. ■ When the main u nit is turned of f T o select 9 kHz spacing, while holding[...]

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    22 Listening to radio broadcasts 2 Press [ TUNING] or [TUNING ] repeatedly to select a radio st a- tion. • When the main unit has receive an FM ste- reo broadcast, the “ST” (stereo) indicator lights up in the display window . • Y ou can also select a radio station using the automatic tuning. ■ Automatic tuning Hold down [ TUNING] or [TUNI[...]

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    23 Basic operations of disc/file playback * For the number button usag e, 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[...]

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    24 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 co nnected 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 ma[...]

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    25 Basic operations of disc/file playback NOTE • Depending on the file type, the menu screen appears befo re you press 7 . 4 Press 5 , / , 2 or 3 to s elect a group and track. NOTE • Y ou can also use [GROU P/TITLE SKIP / ] to select a group, and the number button s, 4 or ¢ to select a track. 5 Press [DVD/CD 3 ] or [USB 3 ]. NOTE • If you ha[...]

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    26 Basic operations of disc/file playback ■ When a disc is played back ■ When a disc is stop ped ■ When a file is played back ■ When a file is stoppe d ■ Changing the display in the display window (Only for MP3/WMA files) For an MP3/WMA file, you can change the di splay in the display window to see tag information and a file name. When a [...]

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    27 Basic operations of disc/file playback The indicators light up in the displa y window to show the input signals and the speakers in use. Guide icons on the TV scre en (on-screen guide) : Containing multi-view ang les (Refer to page 31.) : Containing multi-audio languages (Refer to p age 31.) : Containing multi-subtitle languages (Refer to p age [...]

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    28 Basic operations of disc/file playback ■ When a disc/file is pl ayed back Press 7 . When playback is stopped in the middle, playback can be started from the stopped position. ■ When a disc/file is pl ayed back Follow any of the operations below . *1 “RESUME” is displayed in the display window . After this operation, the position where pl[...]

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    29 Basic operations of disc/file playback There are 2 meth ods. ■ When a disc/file is pl ayed back • Press 1 or ¡ . - Each time you press ¡ , the speed increases. T o restore the normal speed, pr ess [DVD/CD 3 ] or [USB 3 ]. • Hold down 4 or ¢ . NOTE • For some discs/files, s ound is intermittent or no sound is produced during fast rever[...]

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    30 Basic operations of disc/file playback ■ When a disc/file is pl ayed back Press the number buttons to select the chapter number or track number . Y ou 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 pl ayed back Press 2 or 3 . • Each time [...]

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    31 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback * For the number button usag e, refer to “Using the number buttons” on page 17. ■ CAUTION • Slide the remote control mode selector to [AUDIO]. ■ When a disc/file is pl ayed back Press the desired button sh own below . • Each time you press the button, the audio lan- guage, subtitle language[...]

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    32 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback Y ou can program a maximum of 99 tracks. The same track can be programmed mo re than once. ■ When a disc/file is stopped 1 Press [PLA Y MODE] repeatedly to display “PROGRAM” in the display window . Example: Display for a CD Example: TV screen for a C D (Program scr een) 2 Press the number buttons[...]

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    33 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback ■ When a disc/file is stopped 1 Press [PLA Y MODE] repeatedly to display “RANDOM” in the display window . • Selecting an item othe r than “RANDOM” cancels random playback. 2 Press [DVD/CD 3 ]. NOTE • Each chapter or tra ck is played back only once. • Ejecting the disc or turning off the[...]

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    34 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback ■ When a disc/file is pl ayed back Press [REPEA T]. • Each time you press [REPEA T], the repea t mode changes. *1 Repeats the whole program during program playback. *2 “STEP” is displayed during program/ran dom playback. NOTE • Repeat playback can also be set using the men u bar . (Refer to p[...]

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    35 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback ■ When a disc is p layed back or paused 1 Press [VFP]. • The current settings are displayed. TV screen (e xample) 2 Press 2 or 3 to select VFP mode. • Each time you press 2 or 3 , VFP mode changes on the TV screen as follow s. - “NORMAL” For normal playback. (Y ou canno t adjust the image qua[...]

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    36 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback ■ When a disc/file is pl ayed back 1 Press [ON SCREEN] twice. TV screen fo r a DVD VIDEO (example) 2 Press 2 or 3 to select an i tem you want to operate, and then press [ENTER]. • T o turn off the menu bar, press [ON SCREEN]. DVD VIDEO VCD/SVCD/CD/ASF/DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 (the example below is for a CD[...]

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    37 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback Y ou can pla y 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 36.) 2 Press 2 or 3 to select . 3 Press [ENTER]. 4 Press 5 or / to select “A-B”. 5 Press [ENTER] [...]

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    38 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback Y ou can change the ini tial settings of the main un it with the preference screen accord ing 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 . Adj[...]

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    39 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback PICTURE Items Content s ( : initial setting) MONIT OR 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[...]

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    40 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback ?? AUDIO Items Contents ( : initial setting) DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT Select the output signal type suitable to the device connected to the [LINE-DIGI- T AL OUT] terminal. Re fer to “List of rela- tionships of DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT preference items and output signal” on page 41. PCM ONL Y : Device cor[...]

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    41 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback NOTE • Among DVD VIDEOs without cop yright protection, the re may be some DV D VIDEOs that output a 20 - or 24- bit signal through the [LINE-DIGIT AL OUT] terminal. Language codes List of relationships of DIGIT AL AUDI O OUTPUT preference items and output signal Playback disc/file DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTP[...]

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    42 Playing back sources fro m other devices 1 Press [LINE]. • Each time you press [LINE], the display changes in the display window as follows. - “LINE 1” for selecting th e device con- nected to the [LINE IN 1] terminal - “LINE 2” for selecting th e device con- nected to the [LINE IN 2] terminals - “LINE-DIGIT AL” for se lecting the [...]

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    43 Playing back sources fro m other devices When you start analog playback o f a portable digi- tal audio player connected to the [LINE IN 1] termi- nal while the main uni t is off or another source is selected, the main unit automatically turns on and the source change s to the connected portable digi- tal audio player . This function is called th[...]

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    44 Operating o ther device s using the re mote control Y ou can ope rate your TV , video cassette recorder (VCR) and digital broadcast satellite (DBS) using the remote co ntrol of th is 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 n[...]

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    45 Operating o ther device s using the re mote control Operate the re mote control by pointing it at the TV . . NOTE • When the remote control mode sel ector is slid to [TV], some buttons may not work. 1 Slide the remote control mode selector to [VCR/ DBS]. 2 Press [VCR] or [DBS]. 3 Hold down [VCR/DBS F ]. • Hold down [VCR/DBS F ] until you fin[...]

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    46 Operating o ther device s using the re mote control Manufacturer co des for DBSs Examples: For an Echostar DBS: Press [2], then [1]. For a Sony DBS: Press [2], then [0 ]. When the manufacturer of your DBS has 2 or more codes, select the manufact urer code s in turn and find the one that operates the DBS and the remote control properly . 6 Releas[...]

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    47 Reference T o 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 hu midity or consid- erable dust • On an uneven or unstable surface • Near a heat sou rce • Near a computer , fluorescent li ght or other elec- tric appliance ?[...]

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    48 Reference Installation of the system • S elect a place which is le vel, dry and neither to o hot nor too cold; be tween 5 ° C and 35 ° C. • Leave sufficient dist ance 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 [...]

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    49 Reference • 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 mo[...]

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    50 Reference • The following discs cannot be played back: • DVD-ROM (except fo r 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 di scs in an extraordinary shape (other than a disc of 12 cm or 8 c[...]

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    51 Reference • The system supports DivX 5.x, 4.x and 3.1 1. • The system supports DivX files with a resolution of 720 x 480 pixels or less (30 fp s) and 720 x 576 pixels or less (25 fps). • Audio stre am should conform to MPEG1 Audio Layer-2 or MPEG Audio Laye r-3 (MP3). • The system does not support GMC (Global Motion Compression). • Fil[...]

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    52 Reference DVD VIDEO A DVD VIDEO consists of “titles” and each title may be divide d 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 indexe s.) MP3/WMA/W A V/JPEG /ASF/DivX/MPEG1/ MPEG2 files Audio, still pictur[...]

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    53 Reference If this system does not work properly despite the ab ove “Possible solution” Many functions of this sys tem are controlled by microproce ssors that can be reset by recycling the power supply . If pressing any button does not result in the normal action, discon nect the power cable from the outlet, wait for a while, and connect the [...]

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    54 Reference Tuner FM frequency: 87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz AM frequency (Middle Eastern countries): 531 kHz - 1 602 kHz (9 kHz spacing) 530 kHz - 1 600 kHz (10 kHz spacing) AM frequency (other countries/areas): 531 kHz - 1 710 kHz (9 kHz spacing) 530 kHz - 1 710 kHz (10 kHz spacing) Terminal (front of the main unit ) • Audio output headphone termina[...]

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    55 Reference T ype: Bass reflex type Amplifier: • Subwoofer: 120 W at 4 Ω (1 10 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%) S peaker: • 16 cm cone • Power handling capacity:120 W • Impedance: 4 Ω • Frequency range: 30 Hz - 230 Hz • Sound pres[...]

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    56 Reference T yp e: 1-way acoust ic suspensi on type Mag netically shielded type S peaker: 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) T yp e: 1-way aco[...]

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    1 106SKMMODJEM 2006 Victor  Company  of  Japan,  Limited EN c Mains (AC) Line Instruction (Only for countries/areas other th an Australia or Hong Kong) CAUTION for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this eq[...]

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    English SEP ARA TE VOLUME INSTRUCTIONS FOR NETWORK FUNCTION L VT1547-009 C [A, US, UB, UW , UX, UJ] DD-8 DD-3 This manual explains t he network function of this system. DD-83[A_UX]-frontcover.fm Page 1 Thu rsday, March 8, 2007 8:51 AM[...]

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    1 •D L N A C E R T I F I E D TM Audio/Video/Image Player • This system complies with DLNA Guidelines 1.0. • Y ou can play ba ck the following file types using the network function of this system. LPCM, W A V , MP3, WMA, JPEG , ASF , DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2 NOTE • “DLNA” stands for “Digital Living Network Alli- ance”. Refer to the followi[...]

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    2 Introduction ......................... ........... 3 Introduction to the network function .......... ...... 3 General flow chart for the network function ................. .................... .................... 4 Preparation ............ .............. ........... 5 Computer .............. ................... .................... ... 5 Network[...]

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    3 Introduction Y ou can pla y back video, audio and still picture files stored on your com puter by settin g up the net- work with the computer and the ma in unit. Y ou must in stall CyberLink Media Server from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer . CyberLink Media Server is a software applica- tion for sending vide o, audio and still picture files [...]

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    4 Introduction Set up the system following the flow chart shown below . The procedure for setting up the system dif fers depending on your usage environment. NOTE • T o connect the main unit to the computer d irectly , refe r to “Connecting the main unit to th e computer di rectly” on page 19. General flow chart for the network function Page [...]

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    5 Introduction Set up your compu ter and network envi ronment as follows. Y ou must install CyberLink Media Server from the bundled CD-ROM to your compu ter for playing back files stored on the computer with this system. Operating system • Requirement: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edi- tion SP2, Windows XP Professio nal SP2, Win- dows XP Media Cente[...]

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    6 Connection This part explains the procedure for connecting the main unit to the comp uter via a router with an Ethernet cable an d confi rming that the co nnection is completed properly . NOTE • Before following this procedure, connect the main unit, speakers and a TV referring to the main volume of the operatio n manual for this system. • T [...]

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    7 Inst alling CyberLink Media Server The example TV and computer screenshots used in this manual may differ from the actual screen displays. CyberLink Media Server is a software application for sending video, audi o and still picture files stored on your comput er to the main unit. This part explains the procedure for in stalling CyberLink Media Se[...]

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    8 Inst alling CyberLink Media Server This part explains the procedure for sel ecting the default folders (“My Videos”, “My Pictures” and “My Music”) as examples. (On the computer) 1 Double-click the “CyberLink Me dia- Server” icon on the desktop. CyberLink Media Server starts. 2 Select the check boxes next to “My Vide os”, “My[...]

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    9 Confirming the connection t o the computer This part explains how to start CyberLink Media Server for the first time and how to perform the fol- lowing. • Confirming that the main unit recognizes the computer . (On the remote control) 1 Press [ F AUDIO] to turn on the main unit. (On the computer) 2 Double-click th e “CyberLink Media- Server?[...]

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    10 Confirming the connection t o the computer If “CyberLink Media Server” is not displayed The main unit may not detect th e CyberLink Media Server for any of the following reasons. Determine the reason by referring to A and B shown below . A The Ethe rnet cable may not be con- nected properly . Possible cause: The Ethernet cable may be of the [...]

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    11 Setting up the IP address Y ou can skip this part when the main unit and the computer are connected to a router that uses DHCP functi on. Y ou must assig n the IP address to the main unit manually in th e following cases. Case 1: When you have a ssigned an IP address to the computer manually Case 2: When you ha ve connected the main unit to the [...]

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    12 Setting up the IP address 2 Click “Network and Internet Con- nections”. NOTE • Depending on the computer settings, the “Con- trol Panel” dialog box is displayed as shown below . In this case, double-click the “Network Conne c- tions” icon and then proceed to step 4. 3 Click “Network Connections”. The “Network Connections” d[...]

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    13 Setting up the IP address 6 Confirm the values displayed in “IP address:” and “Subnet mask:”. Example: Fill out the blank column with the values. (The values are to be used in step 8 on page 15.) 7 Click [Cancel]. The dialog box i s closed. Y ou have finished confirming the IP add ress of the computer . This part explains the procedure f[...]

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    14 Setting up the IP address 2 Press [SET UP] . The preference screen is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Press 3 repeatedly to display “OTHERS”. 4 Press / to select “N ETWORK SETUP” and then pre ss [ENTER]. 5 Select “OBT AIN IP” and then press [ENTER]. 6 Press 5 or / to select “STATIC IP” and then press [ENTER]. NOTE • When changing[...]

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    15 Setting up the IP address 8 Enter the IP address using the number buttons. Confirm the IP addr ess you have written down in the column on page 13. Enter the same values of the IP address of the computer into the first, second and third group of digits (the first, second and third numerical blocks from the left). Enter an arbitrary value (1 - 254[...]

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    16 Playing back fi les stored on the computer This part explains the procedure for playing back audio files stored o n the computer . Y ou can pla y back video files and still picture files with almost the same procedure. NOTE • S tore fi les you want to play back in the shared folders before proceeding. • This part explains the pr ocedure fo r[...]

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    17 Playing back fi les stored on the computer 4 Press [ENTER]. The shared folders are displayed. Example: 5 Press / to select “My Music ”. 6 Press [ENTER]. The list of the audio files is displayed. NOTE • If the file list is not di splayed, confirm that the files you want to play back are stored in the shared fold er . 7 Press 5 or / to selec[...]

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    18 Reference This part explains the pr ocedure fo r adding shared folders (folders in which files you want to play back are stored). Y ou can add a shared folde r , by 1) storing the desired folder in one of the default folde rs, and then 2) selecting the desired folde r using Cyber- Link Medi a Server . NOTE • Y ou ca n also access the desired f[...]

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    19 Reference This part explains the procedure for connecting the main unit to the comp uter directly . Y ou must in stall CyberLink Media Server to your computer before connecting th e main unit to the computer . (Refer to page 7.) 1 Connect the main unit and the computer as shown in the diagra m below . 2 Set up the computer so that it can obt ain[...]

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    20 Reference Problem Possibl e cause Possible solution Reference pa ge Files stored on the computer are not displayed. The Ethernet cable is not connected. Make sure the Ethernet cable is connected properly . (Insert the Ethernet cable until it clicks.) 6 A wrong cable is used. When connecti ng the main un it to a router , use a straight-through ca[...]

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