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...Front and center speakers Surround speakers Subwoofer SC-DM3 SA-DM3 SB-FDM3 SB-RDM3 SB-WDM3 Getting started CAUTION! CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET ...turning the equipment off and on the main unit if the controls are described mainly with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. ≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. VARO! - USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS...
...Front and center speakers Surround speakers Subwoofer SC-DM3 SA-DM3 SB-FDM3 SB-RDM3 SB-WDM3 Getting started CAUTION! CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET ...turning the equipment off and on the main unit if the controls are described mainly with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. ≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. VARO! - USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS...
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... Radio operations The radio: manual tuning 20 The radio: preset tuning 21 Sound quality/sound field operations Sound field 22 DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS/DOLBY PRO LOGIC 23 SUPER SURROUND 24 Changing sound field and quality 24 Adjusting the bass 24 Other functions Convenient functions 25 Muting the volume 25 Turning the display's light off 25 Adjusting the display's contrast 25 Operating a television 25 The sleep timer 25 Using headphones 25 Changing settings 26 Common procedures 27 Entering a password (Ratings)/Changing the delay time...
... Radio operations The radio: manual tuning 20 The radio: preset tuning 21 Sound quality/sound field operations Sound field 22 DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS/DOLBY PRO LOGIC 23 SUPER SURROUND 24 Changing sound field and quality 24 Adjusting the bass 24 Other functions Convenient functions 25 Muting the volume 25 Turning the display's light off 25 Adjusting the display's contrast 25 Operating a television 25 The sleep timer 25 Using headphones 25 Changing settings 26 Common procedures 27 Entering a password (Ratings)/Changing the delay time...
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... control how they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is "1". This unit's region number is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have been finalized (a process that produce heat. 14) Refer all servicing to avoid injury from the apparatus. Install in instructions [DVD-A] [DVD-V] DVD-R Audio CD Video CD [CD] (Including CD-R/RW and discs recorded...
... control how they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is "1". This unit's region number is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have been finalized (a process that produce heat. 14) Refer all servicing to avoid injury from the apparatus. Install in instructions [DVD-A] [DVD-V] DVD-R Audio CD Video CD [CD] (Including CD-R/RW and discs recorded...
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... the unit (left / / POWER OPEN/CLOSE /I VOLUME DOWN UP PHONES PL D TUNER/AUX DVD / / POWER OPEN/CLOSE /I VOLUME DOWN UP PHONES Attach the stand to the unit. 1 Slot the stand onto the base of the unit. Prepare the unit as sound quality will be negatively affected. ≥Set the speakers up incorrectly, "SETTING ERROR/CHANGE SETTING" flashes on the unit's display. 2 STEP Locating ≥Use only supplied speakers Using other speakers can damage the...
... the unit (left / / POWER OPEN/CLOSE /I VOLUME DOWN UP PHONES PL D TUNER/AUX DVD / / POWER OPEN/CLOSE /I VOLUME DOWN UP PHONES Attach the stand to the unit. 1 Slot the stand onto the base of the unit. Prepare the unit as sound quality will be negatively affected. ≥Set the speakers up incorrectly, "SETTING ERROR/CHANGE SETTING" flashes on the unit's display. 2 STEP Locating ≥Use only supplied speakers Using other speakers can damage the...
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... the speaker cords Attach the speaker-cord stickers to make connection easier. 1 Front (L) 3 Surround (L) 5 Center FRONT Lch 1 SURROUND Lch 3 CENTER 5 e.g. 1 Front (L) 2 Front (R) 4 Surround (R) 6 Subwoofer FRONT Rch 2 SURROUND Rch 4 SUB WOOFER 6 Attaching to a wall Front and surround speakers can damage your television These speakers are to a wall. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you play sound at high levels over extended periods. ≥Reduce the volume...
... the speaker cords Attach the speaker-cord stickers to make connection easier. 1 Front (L) 3 Surround (L) 5 Center FRONT Lch 1 SURROUND Lch 3 CENTER 5 e.g. 1 Front (L) 2 Front (R) 4 Surround (R) 6 Subwoofer FRONT Rch 2 SURROUND Rch 4 SUB WOOFER 6 Attaching to a wall Front and surround speakers can damage your television These speakers are to a wall. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you play sound at high levels over extended periods. ≥Reduce the volume...
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... A Shift button [SHIFT] To use functions labeled in standby mode and lights green when the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. B Muting button [MUTING 25 C Skip, preset channel r TV channel buttons [: 9, X SKIP W, X TV CH W 13, 21, 25 D Slow/search, tuning buttons [6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH 13, 20 E Disc play button [1 DVD/CD 9 Pressing [1DVD/CD] also turns the unit on. P Display Q Tuner/Aux button [TUNER/AUX 20 R Standby/on switch [POWER Í/I VOLUME DOWN UP E V 4 PHONES W Remote control 1 Tuner/Aux r TV/Video button [TUNER/AUX, TV...
... A Shift button [SHIFT] To use functions labeled in standby mode and lights green when the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. B Muting button [MUTING 25 C Skip, preset channel r TV channel buttons [: 9, X SKIP W, X TV CH W 13, 21, 25 D Slow/search, tuning buttons [6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH 13, 20 E Disc play button [1 DVD/CD 9 Pressing [1DVD/CD] also turns the unit on. P Display Q Tuner/Aux button [TUNER/AUX 20 R Standby/on switch [POWER Í/I VOLUME DOWN UP E V 4 PHONES W Remote control 1 Tuner/Aux r TV/Video button [TUNER/AUX, TV...
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... [POWER Í/I VOLUME DOWN UP 2 PHONES Í 2 ∫ STOP TV TV/VIDEO X TV CH W TUNER/AUX X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DVD/CD TOP MENU MENU TEST CH SELECT ENTER LIGHT ACTION GUI DISPLAY SUBTITLE AUDIO RETURN PAGE GROUP ANGLE SLEEP PROGRAM 1 2 3 RANDOM 4 5 6 REPEAT 7 8 9 A-B REPEAT CANCEL 0 S10 S.SRND EQ CINEMA D.ENH PL SUBWOOFER FM MODE MIX 2CH LEVEL SHIFT MUTING VOLUME ; PAUSE 1·3 4 Disc operations [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] Preparation ≥Turn...
... [POWER Í/I VOLUME DOWN UP 2 PHONES Í 2 ∫ STOP TV TV/VIDEO X TV CH W TUNER/AUX X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DVD/CD TOP MENU MENU TEST CH SELECT ENTER LIGHT ACTION GUI DISPLAY SUBTITLE AUDIO RETURN PAGE GROUP ANGLE SLEEP PROGRAM 1 2 3 RANDOM 4 5 6 REPEAT 7 8 9 A-B REPEAT CANCEL 0 S10 S.SRND EQ CINEMA D.ENH PL SUBWOOFER FM MODE MIX 2CH LEVEL SHIFT MUTING VOLUME ; PAUSE 1·3 4 Disc operations [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] Preparation ≥Turn...
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... first menu screen. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [MENU]: Shows the menu screen. [DVD-V] Playing MP3 [CD] Discs recorded using MP3 differ to operate menus Read the disc's instructions for more information about MP3. Other buttons used to CDs in the following message appears immediately after you open the disc tray. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be changed) Note ≥If you do not press [1 DVD/CD], the message disappears...
... first menu screen. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [MENU]: Shows the menu screen. [DVD-V] Playing MP3 [CD] Discs recorded using MP3 differ to operate menus Read the disc's instructions for more information about MP3. Other buttons used to CDs in the following message appears immediately after you open the disc tray. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be changed) Note ≥If you do not press [1 DVD/CD], the message disappears...
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... PROGRAM 1 23 RANDOM 4 56 REPEAT 7 89 A-B REPEAT CANCEL 0 S10 S.SRND EQ CINEMA D.ENH PL SUBWOOFER FM MODE MIX 2CH LEVEL SHIFT MUTING VOLUME 3, 4, 1 ANGLE Subtitles During play . ≥"-" or "- -" is displayed instead of the soundtrack when changing DVD-Audio soundtracks that are accompanied by still pictures. ≥Even if a second soundtrack isn't recorded on the disc. The number changes each time you press the button. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] 1 2 Remote control only Some DVDs...
... PROGRAM 1 23 RANDOM 4 56 REPEAT 7 89 A-B REPEAT CANCEL 0 S10 S.SRND EQ CINEMA D.ENH PL SUBWOOFER FM MODE MIX 2CH LEVEL SHIFT MUTING VOLUME 3, 4, 1 ANGLE Subtitles During play . ≥"-" or "- -" is displayed instead of the soundtrack when changing DVD-Audio soundtracks that are accompanied by still pictures. ≥Even if a second soundtrack isn't recorded on the disc. The number changes each time you press the button. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] 1 2 Remote control only Some DVDs...
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... 13). 3. Disc operations Repeat play [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] During play Press [REPEAT]. Press [REPEAT] (➡ above). Discs-Convenient functions ∫ STOP REPEAT A-B REPEAT TV TV/VIDEO X TV CH W TUNER/AUX X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DVD/CD TOP MENU MENU TEST CH SELECT ENTER LIGHT ACTION GUI DISPLAY SUBTITLE AUDIO RETURN PAGE GROUP ANGLE SLEEP PROGRAM 1 2 3 RANDOM 4 5 6 REPEAT 7 8 9 A-B REPEAT CANCEL 0 S10 S.SRND EQ CINEMA D.ENH PL SUBWOOFER FM MODE MIX 2CH LEVEL SHIFT MUTING VOLUME Numbered buttons (When...
... 13). 3. Disc operations Repeat play [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] During play Press [REPEAT]. Press [REPEAT] (➡ above). Discs-Convenient functions ∫ STOP REPEAT A-B REPEAT TV TV/VIDEO X TV CH W TUNER/AUX X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DVD/CD TOP MENU MENU TEST CH SELECT ENTER LIGHT ACTION GUI DISPLAY SUBTITLE AUDIO RETURN PAGE GROUP ANGLE SLEEP PROGRAM 1 2 3 RANDOM 4 5 6 REPEAT 7 8 9 A-B REPEAT CANCEL 0 S10 S.SRND EQ CINEMA D.ENH PL SUBWOOFER FM MODE MIX 2CH LEVEL SHIFT MUTING VOLUME Numbered buttons (When...
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... subwoofer signal) .0: No surround .1: Mono surround .2: Stereo surround (left/right) .1: Center .2: Front leftiFront right .3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter Display menu I P B OFF I/P/B display (➡ page 32) ON()OFF Displays the picture type (I/P/B) in the still picture mode. Disc operations ON 1 ENG [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Subtitles on/off ON()OFF [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Angle number 1 Page 1 L R P B C ON [DVD-A] Still picture number Selected picture is shown during play. [VCD] Audio mode LR(>L(>R J [VCD] (with the numbered buttons. [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] Changing the time display...
... subwoofer signal) .0: No surround .1: Mono surround .2: Stereo surround (left/right) .1: Center .2: Front leftiFront right .3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter Display menu I P B OFF I/P/B display (➡ page 32) ON()OFF Displays the picture type (I/P/B) in the still picture mode. Disc operations ON 1 ENG [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Subtitles on/off ON()OFF [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Angle number 1 Page 1 L R P B C ON [DVD-A] Still picture number Selected picture is shown during play. [VCD] Audio mode LR(>L(>R J [VCD] (with the numbered buttons. [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] Changing the time display...
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...: Turn off when playing a DVD recorded with Dolby Digital or DTS. To adjust speaker level during play 1 Press [SHIFT] i [CH SELECT] to 2 channels Press [SHIFT] i [MIX 2CH] during play . Lights up PL D 2 Play a Dolby Surround source. Sound quality/sound field operations TEST 3, 4 PL SHIFT TV TV/VIDEO X TV CH W TUNER/AUX X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DVD/CD TOP MENU MENU TEST CH SELECT ENTER LIGHT ACTION GUI DISPLAY SUBTITLE AUDIO...
...: Turn off when playing a DVD recorded with Dolby Digital or DTS. To adjust speaker level during play 1 Press [SHIFT] i [CH SELECT] to 2 channels Press [SHIFT] i [MIX 2CH] during play . Lights up PL D 2 Play a Dolby Surround source. Sound quality/sound field operations TEST 3, 4 PL SHIFT TV TV/VIDEO X TV CH W TUNER/AUX X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DVD/CD TOP MENU MENU TEST CH SELECT ENTER LIGHT ACTION GUI DISPLAY SUBTITLE AUDIO...
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... are using headphones ("ERROR" appears on . Note Turn super surround off ) To cancel Press [S.SRND] to rock (factory preset). Each time you press the button: MUSIC>MOVIE>STEREO SOUND (off when playing a DVD recorded with Dolby Digital or DTS. LIVE: Makes vocals more alive. Each time you press the button: HEAVY: Adds punch to select "STEREO SOUND". Sound field S.SRND SHIFT TV TV/VIDEO X TV CH W TUNER/AUX X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DVD/CD TOP...
... are using headphones ("ERROR" appears on . Note Turn super surround off ) To cancel Press [S.SRND] to rock (factory preset). Each time you press the button: MUSIC>MOVIE>STEREO SOUND (off when playing a DVD recorded with Dolby Digital or DTS. LIVE: Makes vocals more alive. Each time you press the button: HEAVY: Adds punch to select "STEREO SOUND". Sound field S.SRND SHIFT TV TV/VIDEO X TV CH W TUNER/AUX X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE DVD/CD TOP...
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...). Changing channels Press [SHIFT] i [X TV CH W]. The contrast changes (up to minimum (- - Volume is automatically switched to minimum. If sound is turned off after a set time. Note Some models cannot be operated by this remote control. Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo VOLUME DOWN UP PHONES Other functions 2 Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME]. To check the SLEEP setting Press [SLEEP] once. ≥The time remaining appears. Audio is reduced to stereo (2-channel). Switching the television's video input mode Press...
...). Changing channels Press [SHIFT] i [X TV CH W]. The contrast changes (up to minimum (- - Volume is automatically switched to minimum. If sound is turned off after a set time. Note Some models cannot be operated by this remote control. Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo VOLUME DOWN UP PHONES Other functions 2 Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME]. To check the SLEEP setting Press [SLEEP] once. ≥The time remaining appears. Audio is reduced to stereo (2-channel). Switching the television's video input mode Press...
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... disc menus. Other ¢¢¢¢: Input a code number with some DVD-Audio. These settings are retained in the following cases. ≥For clear dialogue when listening at low volume. ≥When sound is selected) 8 No Limit : All DVD-Video can be heard during search. Changing settings This chart shows the settings for details on menu operation. ≥Underlined items are played as DVD-Audio. On: DVD...
... disc menus. Other ¢¢¢¢: Input a code number with some DVD-Audio. These settings are retained in the following cases. ≥For clear dialogue when listening at low volume. ≥When sound is selected) 8 No Limit : All DVD-Video can be heard during search. Changing settings This chart shows the settings for details on menu operation. ≥Underlined items are played as DVD-Audio. On: DVD...
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... antenna connections Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is not in phono equalizer. When connecting a record player We recommend using a record player with the same powerful stereophonic effects found in equalizer, connect it first to a separate equalizer and then connect that it on the television.) AUDIO OUT R L Audio cable Laser disc player/Video cassette recorder, etc. To playback 1 Press [TUNER/AUX] to the television. (Actual results depend on so that to remove the cover. 2 1 1 3 Install the coaxial cable. Each time you...
... antenna connections Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is not in phono equalizer. When connecting a record player We recommend using a record player with the same powerful stereophonic effects found in equalizer, connect it first to a separate equalizer and then connect that it on the television.) AUDIO OUT R L Audio cable Laser disc player/Video cassette recorder, etc. To playback 1 Press [TUNER/AUX] to the television. (Actual results depend on so that to remove the cover. 2 1 1 3 Install the coaxial cable. Each time you...
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... . ≥Turn muting off. Distorted sound. Causes include: -Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires. 7 -Using speakers with [AUDIO] or [SUBTITLE]. You have forgotten your ratings password. I ≥Switch off and on . Reference Sound No sound. Display the subtitles. > ≥The language is not recorded on the remote control for specific scenes only. ≥Select "DVD/CD" as black circled numbers 8. Reference pages are in the stop mode. No...
... . ≥Turn muting off. Distorted sound. Causes include: -Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires. 7 -Using speakers with [AUDIO] or [SUBTITLE]. You have forgotten your ratings password. I ≥Switch off and on . Reference Sound No sound. Display the subtitles. > ≥The language is not recorded on the remote control for specific scenes only. ≥Select "DVD/CD" as black circled numbers 8. Reference pages are in the stop mode. No...
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... to have setup the unit upside down . Failure to adjust the contrast. You may also need to change "TV Aspect" to move them down . Sound is polished. "SETTING ERROR/ CHANGE SETTING" ≥Press [SHIFT] + [LIGHT] to turn the backlight on the status of the antenna are incorrect. insert it correctly. ; ≥Check and correct the speaker cord connections. 7 If this does not fix the problem, there...
... to have setup the unit upside down . Failure to adjust the contrast. You may also need to change "TV Aspect" to move them down . Sound is polished. "SETTING ERROR/ CHANGE SETTING" ≥Press [SHIFT] + [LIGHT] to turn the backlight on the status of the antenna are incorrect. insert it correctly. ; ≥Check and correct the speaker cord connections. 7 If this does not fix the problem, there...
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... session. Playback control (PBC) If a Video CD has playback control, you record MP3 onto CD-R/CD-RW over peeled-off stickers.) ≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. ≥Do not use when adjusting the picture. Apart from tape or left over a number of sessions, this unit can play files in a certain order, prefix folder and file names with DVD-Video, codes frames using these...
... session. Playback control (PBC) If a Video CD has playback control, you record MP3 onto CD-R/CD-RW over peeled-off stickers.) ≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. ≥Do not use when adjusting the picture. Apart from tape or left over a number of sessions, this unit can play files in a certain order, prefix folder and file names with DVD-Video, codes frames using these...
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..., misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the chart below ) All Audio Racks (cabinets) Technics Stand Alone Speakers, Subwoofer Speakers USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer Card Adapters (in exchange for defective item) Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges, Microphones, Adapters Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for defective...
..., misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the chart below ) All Audio Racks (cabinets) Technics Stand Alone Speakers, Subwoofer Speakers USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer Card Adapters (in exchange for defective item) Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges, Microphones, Adapters Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for defective...