English ® JBL CINEMA SOUND POWERED CS3/CS5 DVD RECEIVER OWNER’S GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 13 13 13 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Terminology Features Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Display Rear-Panel Connections Remote Control Basic Information About This Manual Regional Coding System Connection 14 Installation and Connections 14 Audio Connections 14 Video Connections 15 Optional Audio Connections 15 Speaker Placement 16 Connecting AC Power 16 First Turn-On Playback Basics 16 Basic Playback 17 Disc Playback Features 17 Skipping Tracks or Title
INTRODUCTION ■ Plays a wide range of video and audio formats, including DVDVideo discs, VCD, standard CD audio discs, CD-R/RW, DVDR/RW, DVD-+R/RW, audio discs and MP3 discs Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the CS3/CS5 is truly a multichannel system for the new millennium.
SAFETY INFORMATION This system was designed to provide you with many years of reliable operation with a minimum of care and maintenance. Every component in your system was in perfect working condition when it left our factory. If you experience any problems with the set-up or operation of this system, please review the Troubleshooting guide at the end of this manual before you contact your authorized JBL dealer.
Since they share some of the characteristics and technology of CD players, many of the terms and operational concepts used in a DVD player are similar to what you may be familiar with from CD players and changers, or older video disc formats such as Laser Disc. How-ever, if this is your first DVD product, some of the terms used to describe the features of a DVD player may be unfamiliar.
FEATURES High-Quality Video • High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) for a single wire, digital connection to your HD-Ready screen. • Advanced, sophisticated 10-bit MPEG-2 video decoding circuits. • Progressive-scan component video ouputs (NTSC and PAL). • Direct RGB output via SCART (selectable) for optimal video performance when HDMI or component video connections are not available. SCART connector also configurable for composite video output.
English FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Main Information Display 1 Power On/Off (Standby) 2 Open/Close 3 USB On-the-Go Input 4 Headphone Jack Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the CS3/CS5 receiver. 1 Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once to turn the CS3/CS5 receiver on, press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode. Note that when the CS3/CS5 receiver is switched on, the power indicator around the button turns blue.
FRONT-PANEL DISPLAY A Disc Type Indicators B Playback-Mode Indicators C Progressive Scan Indicator D Parental Lock Indicator E Time Indicators F Video Format Indicators G Source Indicators H Repeat Indicators I VCD Playback Control Indicator J Random Indicator K A-B Repeat Indicator L Program Indicator M Angle Indicator N Title Indicators O Chapter/Track Number Indicators P Video Output Indicators A Disc Type Indicators: The CD, DVD or DVD-Audio indicator will light to show the type of disc currently bei
English REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 0 Composite Video Output 1 S-Video Output 2 Component Video Outputs 3 SCART TV Output 4 AC Power Cord 5 FM Antenna 6 Audio In 7 Subwoofer Output 8 Coaxial Digital Input 9 Optical Digital Input A Analog Audio Outputs B Front Speaker Outputs C Center Speaker Outputs D Surround Speaker Outputs 0 Composite Video Output: Connect this jack to the video input on a television or video projector.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS F Subwoofer Trigger Output: Connect this trigger output to the trigger input of the JBL subwoofer, so that the subwoofer will switch on and off at the same time as the rest of the system. G USB On-the-Go Input: This input may be used to temporarily connect a USB thumb device or portable hard disk for direct playback of audio, image of video files, a digital photo camera or a USB hub.
REMOTE CONTROL English 0 Power On/Source Selection Buttons 1 Power Off Button 2 Subtitle Button 3 Title Button 4 Angle Button 5 Audio Button 6 Enter Button 7 Open/Close Button 8 Setup/OSD Button 9 Arrow Buttons A Mute Button B Menu Button C Pause Button D Status Button E Skip/Step (Previous) Button F Skip/Step (Next) Button G Play Button H Search/Slow Reverse Button I Stop Button J Search/Slow Forward Button K Macro Buttons L Pic +/Pic – Buttons M Zoom Button N Playlist Button O Random Button P A-B Repeat
REMOTE CONTROL 0 Power On/Source Selector Buttons: Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the CS system is not turned on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the CS system. Finally, it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected. speed as indicated by a number of arrows on the right top of the screen. 1 Power Off Button: Puts the CS system in Standby mode.
About This Manual Regional Coding • The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc. In some cases, these functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this manual. In this event, follow the instructions given on the screen. This manual only covers basic disc operations. DVD players and discs are designed with regional restrictions which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.
Connecting VCR and Sat Decoder (Methods 5 and 6) The diagram below shows possible connection methods for common system configurations. These are intended as guidelines only. Due to differences in equipment specifications, the method of connection for your equipment may be different from that shown. Please consult the owner’s manual for your equipment for further guidance.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to program the system configuration memories. First Turn-On You are now ready to power up the CS3/CS5 receiver to begin final adjustments. A) Front channel speaker installation with direct-view TV sets or rear-screen projectors 1. Plug the Power Cable 4 into an unswitched AC outlet. Note that the Power Indicator 1 will turn orange, indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode. 2.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Skipping Tracks or Titles/Chapters To move forward or backward through the tracks on a CD or the titles or chapters on a DVD, press Previous/Next EF. • The video and audio structure of recorded files should be interleaved. English Disc Playback Features • The player is capable of playing DivX files with the extension “.avi.” Fast-Motion Playback/Fast Search 1. To move forward or backward through the DVD or CD disc being played at fast speed, press Search HJ on the remote.
SYSTEM SETUP System Defaults The final step of the installation is to establish the system’s defaults. It is helpful to take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these settings, as they may require change before the first use and later from time to time. General Functionality of the OSD Menu The complete setup and control of the CS3/CS5 takes place in an advanced user-guided on-screen display (OSD) menu system. The OSD can be activated by pressing the OSD 8 button on the remote control.
SYSTEM SETUP English Audio Settings The System Setting submenu contains the following settings. Follow the explanations in the Upper Menu Line on the bottom of your screen to change the settings. Display Language: Sets the language in which the OSD menus are shown on your screen. Preferred Subtitle Language: Defines your preferred subtitle language. Every time a disc contains this subtitle language, it will be shown automatically.
SYSTEM SETUP Audio Adjustment Video Settings The Audio Adjustment submenu contains the access to the speaker delay and the output level adjustment settings of the CS3/CS5. Follow the explanations in the Upper Menu Line on the bottom of your screen to make adjustments. The Video Setting submenu contains the following settings. Follow the explanations in the Upper Menu Line on the bottom of your screen to change the settings.
SYSTEM SETUP DivX Video On Demand English • Video: Choose this option for optimal playback of material that was shot directly to video (e.g., concerts and sports programming). Video Resolution: Selects the resolution of the video output. When the CS system is connected to either one of the composite, S-video or SCART connectors, this setting should be left in Standard.
TEST SCREEN When you activate the Test Screen via the OSD you can activate a still image to test all settings and the video performance of your TV. With the vertical color bars you can test the following: • Proper color intensity setting on your TV. • The proper color of each bar, showing if the proper video standard is turned on: the colors should be (left to right): black, white, yellow, cyan (turquoise), green, magenta (purple), red, blue, black.
Using the Status Bar Menu The on-screen Status Bar contains many playback features. To see the Status Banner menu, press Status D on the remote control while a disc is playing. Use the Arrow 9 buttons on the remote to move through the different features in the Status Bar. When a feature is highlighted, press Enter 6 on the remote to select it and to change it with the help of the options listed on the screen. Press Enter 6 to activate the change.
PLAYER/RADIO MENU playlist, or clear the track from the list. Move the cursor down to the next track you would like to program and continue until your playlist is complete. Once completed press Play G on the remote control or, move the cursor up to the Playlist setting and select PROGRAM LIST from the options and press Play G to start the playback.
radio station. The cursor can be moved around the menu without changing the current radio station. Pressing the Previous/Next N/M EF button at any position in the menu will select the next radio station, that is for instance from preset 3 to preset 4, even if the cursor is highlighting preset 11. Pressing the Play button will always return the cursor to the current station played, no matter were it was previously (even when another menu is open).
TV MENU, AUX MENU, DIGITAL IN MENU TV Menu As a Scart audio/video cable contains both audio and video inputs and outputs in one cable, the Scart connector between the DVD Receiver and the TV can also be used to lead the audio output signals of your TV to the DVD receiver. In this way your TV programs can be listened to over your CS sound system. NOTE: Please make sure that the Scart cable used has all pins connected.
TV MENU, AUX MENU, DIGITAL IN MENU English Surround Modes Dolby Digital: Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency effects channel. DTS: Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Available on special DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel.
USB MENU CS systems are among the first to allow direct playback of compatible files from portable USB devices. Two USB On-the-Go inputs are available, one on the right side of the product and one on the rear panel. Connect your USB thumb drive or portable hard disk to either of the side or rear-panel USB Inputs 3G.
The CS3/CS5 remote is able to “learn” codes from other remote controls that might be part of your system setup, like the one from your TV. To learn or transfer codes from an IR remote control to the AVR’s remote, follow these steps: 1. Place the front of the original remote with the code being sent so that it is facing the IR Transmitter Window on the CS remote “head-to-head.” The remote controls should be between 2cm and 4cm apart. 2.
LEARNING CODES FROM A REMOTE CONTROL • Remember to press the appropriate Input Selector 0 button before functions are changed to another device. 3. When all the steps have been entered, press the M N KL 9 button to enter the commands. The red light under the Input Selector 0 will blink and then turn off and the Program Indicator will flash green twice, to confirm the macro to be programmed.
DVD LANGUAGE CODES English The availability of specific languages for the main audio track or subtitles is dependent on the choices made by a disc’s producer. You should always consult the disc’s jacket for information on languages for any disc. In the case of some languages, you may be required to enter a code from the list below to access that language.
TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your authorized JBL dealer. No power. • Is the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet? • One of the safety mechanisms may be operating. In this event, unplug the player from the power outlet briefly and then plug it in again. No picture. • Check that the system is connected correctly and securely.
TROUBLESHOOTING • Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing down on the disc tray. The angles cannot be changed when you play a DVD. • Multi-angles are not recorded on most DVDs. English The disc does not play. • There is no disc inside (N O DISC appears in the front-panel display and on the TV screen). Insert a disc. • Change the angles when the angle mark appears on the TV screen. • Changing the angles is prohibited on some DVDs. • Clean the disc. • The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc.
GLOSSARY Bit Rate Value indicating the amount of video data compressed in a DVD per second. The unit is Mbps (megabits per second). 1 Mbps indicates that the data per second is 1,000,000 bits. The higher the bit rate, the larger the amount of data. However, this does not always mean higher quality pictures. Chapter Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. Many titles are composed of several chapters, but many others are not.
CS3 CS5 Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650nm Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650nm Signal system: NTSC/PAL NTSC/PAL Video signal horizontal resolution: More than 480 lines (DVD) More than 480 lines (DVD) Video signal-to-noise ratio: More than 60dB (DVD) More than 60dB (DVD) Audio frequency response: (Stereo) DVD (PCM): 20Hz ~ 22kHz (±1.0dB) CD (PCM): 20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1.0dB) DVD (PCM): 20Hz ~ 22kHz (±1.0dB) CD (PCM): 20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1.
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