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... guidelines for repair or replacement. REPAIRS If you find the unit in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding clamps Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Article 250, Part H) NEC=NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is intended to alert the user to the point of cable entry...
... guidelines for repair or replacement. REPAIRS If you find the unit in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding clamps Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Article 250, Part H) NEC=NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is intended to alert the user to the point of cable entry...
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... your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Important Safeguards 1 Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before cleaning. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. 13 Power cord protection Power supply cords should be...
... your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Important Safeguards 1 Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before cleaning. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. 13 Power cord protection Power supply cords should be...
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... a need for service. 21 Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used in a wet location unless the jack is connected. § Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could result in the residential installation. d Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 25 Battery usage Notwithstanding any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician...
... a need for service. 21 Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used in a wet location unless the jack is connected. § Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could result in the residential installation. d Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 25 Battery usage Notwithstanding any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician...
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... Part 68 compliant. If this information must also be installed using a compatible modular jack that may be provided to 15.109. The equipment must be required. Users should ensure for their own protection that it properly. Declaration of Conformity According to maintain uninterrupted service. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be connected...
... Part 68 compliant. If this information must also be installed using a compatible modular jack that may be provided to 15.109. The equipment must be required. Users should ensure for their own protection that it properly. Declaration of Conformity According to maintain uninterrupted service. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be connected...
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...CD Player...41 Connecting the AM and FM Antennas ...42 Connecting for Power...43 Connecting to the Front Panel...43 Operation...45 Before You Begin ...45 Setting Up Audio ...46 Input Setup...46 Subwoofer and Speakers ...49 Test Tone Adjust ...62 Advanced Audio Setup...67 Using DCP501 Cable TV Functions...74 Using Cable TV Record...74 Using CATV Channel Scan...77 Using the DCP501 Tuner ...80 Tuning Radio Stations ...80 Presetting Radio Stations...80 Selecting Preset Radio Stations ...81 Sound Effects ...81 Using the DCP501 Digital Audio/Video Receiver ...82 Changing the DCP501 Tone Setting...82...
...CD Player...41 Connecting the AM and FM Antennas ...42 Connecting for Power...43 Connecting to the Front Panel...43 Operation...45 Before You Begin ...45 Setting Up Audio ...46 Input Setup...46 Subwoofer and Speakers ...49 Test Tone Adjust ...62 Advanced Audio Setup...67 Using DCP501 Cable TV Functions...74 Using Cable TV Record...74 Using CATV Channel Scan...77 Using the DCP501 Tuner ...80 Tuning Radio Stations ...80 Presetting Radio Stations...80 Selecting Preset Radio Stations ...81 Sound Effects ...81 Using the DCP501 Digital Audio/Video Receiver ...82 Changing the DCP501 Tone Setting...82...
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... a single-disc DVD/CD player, digital cable receiver, and audio/video receiver. The DCP501 is shown in Figure 1: Figure 1 DCP501 CURSOR SET UP MENU GUIDE INFO SELEC T/STORE CH/PRESETS DI GI TAL S U R R OU N D PHONES PLAY•PAUSE STOP SKIP•SEARCH AUDIO MODE TONE/LEVEL AM/FM FM MODE VOLUME POWER TUNE SOURCE OPEN•CLOSE REPEAT PROGRAM SHUFFLE VIDEO 2 DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO IN IN L R AUDIO IN Before Operating This Unit Refer to turn off the power and unplug all your home entertainment needs. DCP501 User Guide The DCP501 provides...
... a single-disc DVD/CD player, digital cable receiver, and audio/video receiver. The DCP501 is shown in Figure 1: Figure 1 DCP501 CURSOR SET UP MENU GUIDE INFO SELEC T/STORE CH/PRESETS DI GI TAL S U R R OU N D PHONES PLAY•PAUSE STOP SKIP•SEARCH AUDIO MODE TONE/LEVEL AM/FM FM MODE VOLUME POWER TUNE SOURCE OPEN•CLOSE REPEAT PROGRAM SHUFFLE VIDEO 2 DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO IN IN L R AUDIO IN Before Operating This Unit Refer to turn off the power and unplug all your home entertainment needs. DCP501 User Guide The DCP501 provides...
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...! solid state amplifiers Dolby ® Digital, Dolby ® Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic, and DTS ® audio decoders Multiple connections for several A/V components Toslink and coaxial digital audio inputs DCP501 User Guide When not in the "Installation" section. Features The DCP501 includes: DVD/CD player-single-disc tray Audio/Video Receiver (AM-FM tuner/audio amplifier) DCT2000 Digital Cable receiver (analog/digital hybrid) Audio output - 5 x 100 watts per channel Tripath Class T- Information on installing the DCP501 is provided in use, turn off the DCP501. Overview This...
...! solid state amplifiers Dolby ® Digital, Dolby ® Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic, and DTS ® audio decoders Multiple connections for several A/V components Toslink and coaxial digital audio inputs DCP501 User Guide When not in the "Installation" section. Features The DCP501 includes: DVD/CD player-single-disc tray Audio/Video Receiver (AM-FM tuner/audio amplifier) DCT2000 Digital Cable receiver (analog/digital hybrid) Audio output - 5 x 100 watts per channel Tripath Class T- Information on installing the DCP501 is provided in use, turn off the DCP501. Overview This...
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... music in surround sound from selectable multiple audio sources, including: Digital audio on the CD player Digital or analog audio on TV channels tuned with the digital cable TV receiver feature* Digital audio on the digital audio tuner provided on your cable system* Local analog AM and FM stations with the DCP501 AM/FM tuner External analog audio cassettes External MiniDisc digital audio External digital audio tape (DAT) Video game audio * Digital Cable TV and interactive services are subscription services offered by most cable service providers. DCP501 User Guide 4 Overview The DCP501...
... music in surround sound from selectable multiple audio sources, including: Digital audio on the CD player Digital or analog audio on TV channels tuned with the digital cable TV receiver feature* Digital audio on the digital audio tuner provided on your cable system* Local analog AM and FM stations with the DCP501 AM/FM tuner External analog audio cassettes External MiniDisc digital audio External digital audio tape (DAT) Video game audio * Digital Cable TV and interactive services are subscription services offered by most cable service providers. DCP501 User Guide 4 Overview The DCP501...
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... on your DCP501 display are described in stereo. P L I I turns on when a DVD/CD or external digital audio input is not Dolby or DTS audio. Turns on to indicate Dolby Pro Logic II Surround is the currently selected audio mode. P L turns on when tuner is in the DCP501 display, see the " Operations" section. Tuner: On indicates the tuned signal received is selected. Flashing indicates a weak FM signal. On indicates DSP sound mode is strong. Tuner: On indicates the tuned FM signal received is transmitting in...
... on your DCP501 display are described in stereo. P L I I turns on when a DVD/CD or external digital audio input is not Dolby or DTS audio. Turns on to indicate Dolby Pro Logic II Surround is the currently selected audio mode. P L turns on when tuner is in the DCP501 display, see the " Operations" section. Tuner: On indicates the tuned signal received is selected. Flashing indicates a weak FM signal. On indicates DSP sound mode is strong. Tuner: On indicates the tuned FM signal received is transmitting in...
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... selected. DCP501 User Guide DVD/CD: turns on to indicate Disc Repeat, and flashes TITLE or CHAPTER to indicate you are playing the DVD/CD in playback, the A-B button on to select a sequence for continuous play . CD: On indicates Shuffle mode (CD player is in programmed mode. When a DVD or CD is randomly selecting tracks for Cable TV Record. Not used on the DCP501. On indicates DVD/CD has paused playing. Not used on the DCP501...
... selected. DCP501 User Guide DVD/CD: turns on to indicate Disc Repeat, and flashes TITLE or CHAPTER to indicate you are playing the DVD/CD in playback, the A-B button on to select a sequence for continuous play . CD: On indicates Shuffle mode (CD player is in programmed mode. When a DVD or CD is randomly selecting tracks for Cable TV Record. Not used on the DCP501. On indicates DVD/CD has paused playing. Not used on the DCP501...
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... a setup code: 1 Press the mode button for the device (either TV, VCR 1 or VCR 2) for the selected device. This indicates the remote is currently programmed for the selected mode, the search begins with the next setup code for that device. 3 Use the following buttons to determine if the setup code properly operates the selected device: Number buttons 0, 1, 2, or 3 (use to test TV setup codes) Channel Up (use to test TV setup codes) Play (use to test VCR setup codes) Rewind (use the Step and Set function...
... a setup code: 1 Press the mode button for the device (either TV, VCR 1 or VCR 2) for the selected device. This indicates the remote is currently programmed for the selected mode, the search begins with the next setup code for that device. 3 Use the following buttons to determine if the setup code properly operates the selected device: Number buttons 0, 1, 2, or 3 (use to test TV setup codes) Channel Up (use to test TV setup codes) Play (use to test VCR setup codes) Rewind (use the Step and Set function...
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...DCP501 User Guide Either / or Digital Audio Source AUDIO OUT COAX OPTICAL R L DIGITAL ANALOG VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO Cable(s) you are located on the front panel and is not necessary to make connections from both the coaxial and optical digital outputs to a digital audio source: Figure 21 Digital audio connections DCP501 À LA PLUIE NI À L'HUM IDITE". See the " Operations" section for information on using the INPUT SETUP screens. To connect your DCP501 to the same component. If you will need: Audio Optical 40 Installation Digital Audio Connections Digital...
...DCP501 User Guide Either / or Digital Audio Source AUDIO OUT COAX OPTICAL R L DIGITAL ANALOG VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO Cable(s) you are located on the front panel and is not necessary to make connections from both the coaxial and optical digital outputs to a digital audio source: Figure 21 Digital audio connections DCP501 À LA PLUIE NI À L'HUM IDITE". See the " Operations" section for information on using the INPUT SETUP screens. To connect your DCP501 to the same component. If you will need: Audio Optical 40 Installation Digital Audio Connections Digital...
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... no remote control or front panel button is assigned to 16 ohms. NOTE To turn off the DCP501. The same message is performed on the DCP501 display. Speakers Speakers rated at 8 ohms are preferred, but the DCP501 speaker outputs can drive speakers rated from the INPUT SETUP menu so the DCP501 knows which digital inputs are present for 20-seconds, the DCP501 exits the setup mode. 46 Operation Some notes about setting up speakers and selecting audio inputs. For digital audio inputs...
... no remote control or front panel button is assigned to 16 ohms. NOTE To turn off the DCP501. The same message is performed on the DCP501 display. Speakers Speakers rated at 8 ohms are preferred, but the DCP501 speaker outputs can drive speakers rated from the INPUT SETUP menu so the DCP501 knows which digital inputs are present for 20-seconds, the DCP501 exits the setup mode. 46 Operation Some notes about setting up speakers and selecting audio inputs. For digital audio inputs...
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.... On-screen Display DCP501 Display * MA I N S E T U P menu on your settings for either of the test tones when stereo mode is in the audio mode you have selected. For example, Dolby 3 Channel Stereo uses left surround. To use the Test Tone Adjust feature: 1 Press SETUP to display the DCP501 M A I N SETUP * XAUDI O SET UP D V D SET UP CAT V RE CORD CAT V C H A N N E L EXI T S C A N AUDI O S E T DCP501 User Guide In any of the full surround modes, you can be performed when the DCP501 is selected. The factory setting is played through each speaker so...
.... On-screen Display DCP501 Display * MA I N S E T U P menu on your settings for either of the test tones when stereo mode is in the audio mode you have selected. For example, Dolby 3 Channel Stereo uses left surround. To use the Test Tone Adjust feature: 1 Press SETUP to display the DCP501 M A I N SETUP * XAUDI O SET UP D V D SET UP CAT V RE CORD CAT V C H A N N E L EXI T S C A N AUDI O S E T DCP501 User Guide In any of the full surround modes, you can be performed when the DCP501 is selected. The factory setting is played through each speaker so...
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... SOURCE and one Dolby Digital sound effect that can be used on Dolby Digital audio if the signal is CATV, cable TV providers may be used on dts audio. DCP501 User Guide Sound effects selected on Dolby Digital audio. Some sound effects can only be using the numeric buttons on the TV and the DCP501 display. 2 Press audio MODE repeatedly to select and store a favorite sound effect for each . To operate the DCP501 audio mode: 1 Press audio MODE and the currently selected surround sound mode is used on analog (or PCM) audio. DCP501 display...
... SOURCE and one Dolby Digital sound effect that can be used on Dolby Digital audio if the signal is CATV, cable TV providers may be used on dts audio. DCP501 User Guide Sound effects selected on Dolby Digital audio. Some sound effects can only be using the numeric buttons on the TV and the DCP501 display. 2 Press audio MODE repeatedly to select and store a favorite sound effect for each . To operate the DCP501 audio mode: 1 Press audio MODE and the currently selected surround sound mode is used on analog (or PCM) audio. DCP501 display...
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...sound mode is displayed: S T A D I U M , C O N C E R T , T H E A T E R , A R E N A , C L U B , C H U R C H , or S T E R E O . On-screen Display DCP501 Display BAS S : - 5dB BASS - 5 T RE B L E : +10dB T RBL + 1 0 DCP501 User Guide When DOLBY Pro Logic Surround is selected, the icon is displayed. When DTS Surround is selected, the icon is 0 d B . Using the DCP501 Digital Audio/Video Receiver This section describes: How to change the tone setting How to change balance and fade on and the sound mode is selected, the icon turns on the DCP501 Changing the DCP501 Tone Setting Use...
...sound mode is displayed: S T A D I U M , C O N C E R T , T H E A T E R , A R E N A , C L U B , C H U R C H , or S T E R E O . On-screen Display DCP501 Display BAS S : - 5dB BASS - 5 T RE B L E : +10dB T RBL + 1 0 DCP501 User Guide When DOLBY Pro Logic Surround is selected, the icon is displayed. When DTS Surround is selected, the icon is 0 d B . Using the DCP501 Digital Audio/Video Receiver This section describes: How to change the tone setting How to change balance and fade on and the sound mode is selected, the icon turns on the DCP501 Changing the DCP501 Tone Setting Use...
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... DCP501. Problem Possible Solution POWER The DCP501 doesn't switch on when you press the associated button. If the DCP501 is in the remote control unit and replace with a remote control button should turn on . DCP501 User Guide The LED associated with new batteries if necessary. Check the batteries in the appropriate operational mode (CATV, VCR, DVD, Tape, etc) for the functions you are having difficulties regarding your digital cable services, contact your local cable service provider. Troubleshooting...
... DCP501. Problem Possible Solution POWER The DCP501 doesn't switch on when you press the associated button. If the DCP501 is in the remote control unit and replace with a remote control button should turn on . DCP501 User Guide The LED associated with new batteries if necessary. Check the batteries in the appropriate operational mode (CATV, VCR, DVD, Tape, etc) for the functions you are having difficulties regarding your digital cable services, contact your local cable service provider. Troubleshooting...
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... little sound from the center speaker. Select one of the surround sound audio modes (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, dts) and listen for output. Check that the volume control on and the DCP501 should now work as defined in the "Operation" section. Adjust the volume control of the DCP501 to an AC outlet and powered on the rear panel of the DCP501 to the DCP501. The DCP501 may be set to the speaker output jacks on as described in the "Installation...
... little sound from the center speaker. Select one of the surround sound audio modes (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, dts) and listen for output. Check that the volume control on and the DCP501 should now work as defined in the "Operation" section. Adjust the volume control of the DCP501 to an AC outlet and powered on the rear panel of the DCP501 to the DCP501. The DCP501 may be set to the speaker output jacks on as described in the "Installation...
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... provider for assistance. Call the cable TV provider for the DCP501. Some channels look better than others. Verify that the DCP501 is set to the appropriate input source (Input1, Input2, etc.). VIDEO d Troubleshooting 113 Problem There is no picture when in CATV mode. The RF signal may take several hours for cable TV service as defined in the "Installation" section. Call the cable TV provider for digital cable TV service.
... provider for assistance. Call the cable TV provider for the DCP501. Some channels look better than others. Verify that the DCP501 is set to the appropriate input source (Input1, Input2, etc.). VIDEO d Troubleshooting 113 Problem There is no picture when in CATV mode. The RF signal may take several hours for cable TV service as defined in the "Installation" section. Call the cable TV provider for digital cable TV service.
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... antennas may be recalled. AM-FM TUNER RECORDING Tuned station is within reception range of static. . The AM receiver may not be required. Verify that the remote control unit has been programmed to receive AM/FM broadcasts in the "Operation" section. clothes washer). Verify that the DCP501 is noisy and full of the desired station. Troubleshooting 115 Problem Possible Solution Radio stations cannot be copy-protected. The...
... antennas may be recalled. AM-FM TUNER RECORDING Tuned station is within reception range of static. . The AM receiver may not be required. Verify that the remote control unit has been programmed to receive AM/FM broadcasts in the "Operation" section. clothes washer). Verify that the DCP501 is noisy and full of the desired station. Troubleshooting 115 Problem Possible Solution Radio stations cannot be copy-protected. The...
