MusicMatchTM Software EN The MusicMatch Jukebox This music management software, to be installed on your PC, allows you to compress music files recorded from you audio CDs into MP3 format and stores them on your PC. • It makes the search and download of Internet music easier, • It allows for the management of compressed music and the creation of your own playlist, • The Jukebox is a true audio player installed on your PC, • It gives access to thousands of net radios available on the web today.
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Table of Content Safety Information CD/MP3 Player Getting Started Unpacking the DVD Receiver . . . . . . . . .2 Unpacking the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3 Set Up and Maintenance of the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Protect your Components from Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 EN MP3 Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Loading and Playing an Audio CD . . . .
Getting Started Unpacking the DVD Receiver You should receive the following items: SOURCE SURROUND mp3 D I G I TA L BAND/APP TREBLE RPT/PGM VOLUME + TV POWER / ECO PRESET - PRESET + TUNE - TUNE + + PHONES One DVD receiver unit One external AM loop antenna One Pig-Tail antenna wire - SAT/ CAB VIDEO/ VCR One pair of “AA” batteries one video cable (single wire) with yellow RCA connectors; • one instruction book; • one safety leaflet; • one Quick Connection Guide one SCART cable; Unpac
Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Remote Control 1. Press the part indicated and push in the direction of the arrow to opent the battery compartment door. Protect your Components from Overheating EN • Do not block ventilation holes in any component. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. • Do not stack components directly on top of each other. • Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand. 2.
Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components ANALOG INPUT Alternatively, if you have no VCR or SAT, you can connect any other compatible components like TAPE player, TV to your DVD receiver via the VCR/SAT input. VCR to VIDEO OUT (VCR) DIGITAL INPUT to VIDEO IN (VCR) Connect the TV to the DVD receiver with a SCART cable. Audio from any components which are connected to the TV (e.g. VCR) as well as the TV itself will be broadcasted through the system.
Getting Started Digital Connections Connecting the Antennas If you have a SAT receiver DVD player or CD player with a digital output, you can make use of an optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied) to carry the audio portion of the signal and enjoy Dolby Digital or digital stereo sound quality. One optical or coaxial cable is needed for each SAT receiver, DVD player or CD player.
Getting Started Connecting the Speakers Speaker cords 1 for each speaker, is needed for connection. Twist the stripped ends of speaker cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Press down on the tab to open the terminal and insert the wire. Snap the tab closed. SUBWOOFER CENTER SPEAKER BLUE / BLACK BROWN / BLACK FRONT SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKER L CENTER RED / BLACK SUB RED / BLACK FRONT R R GREY / BLACK REAR S P E A K E R S REAR SPEAKER Push Speaker terminal tab down to insert wire.
Getting Started Positioning your speaker Alignment Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead of them. 1 Left, Right (Front Speakers) EN They carry primarily music and sound effects 2 Center In surround mode, the center speaker carries much of the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be set between the left and right speakers.
Getting Started Preferred surround placement Location If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the listening area, not behind it. Advanced Setting Alternative Surround Placement Rear wall If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or even towards the sidewalls (C, D). Experiment with placement until surround sounds seem to envelop you, rather than coming from behind you.
Getting Started Test Tone / Channel balance Channel balance Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator for balancing the channels. As the signal "travels" from channel to channel, adjust the level controls until each channel plays at the same loudness level. (details see operation of test/setup) Using Headphones To listen privately through your audio system, use the PHONES jack on the receiver. However, make sure you turn down the volume before you put on the headphones.
Operating Your Receiver 1 4 2 3 SOURCE SURROUND 11 5 mp3 13 12 D I G I TA L 8 6 BAND/APP 7 9 TREBLE 10 VOLUME RPT/PGM POWER / ECO PRESET - PRESET + TUNE - TUNE + PHONES 14 Receiver Controls 1. POWER / ECO • To turn the unit on/ off. When the system is turned on, the unit will go to Standby mode, then press the SOURCE button on the unit to power the unit up in the last mode used. • When the unit is in standby mode, press the Source button to power on the unit. 7.
Operating Your Receiver Your Remote Control Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote control (see relevant section on page 3.) • • 2 1 TV 3 • SAT/ CAB • VIDEO/ VCR 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Audio Language - In DVD mode, press to access language selection menu. During VCD playback, press for Audio Channel selection (Stereo / Left only / Right only) stereo - Selects stereo mode. Subtitle - Press to turn subtitles on/off. Press and hold to access subtitle selection menu.
Operating Your Receiver Display D I G I TA L DVD PRO.LOGIC VCD CD INTRORANDOM MP3 L C R LS LFE RS DVD / VCD / CD / MP3 CHAP • Unit in DVD, VCD, CD or MP3 mode. • Chapter location at which DVD is currently at. AUTO D I G I TA L • Auto programming in tuner mode is activated • Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode. (For DVD and SAT coaxial/optical inputs only) PROG. PRO.LOGIC • Audio output is in Dolby PL II Movie, Dolby PL II Music or Dolby Prologic mode. • Program mode is activated.
Operating Your Receiver Switching on /off Selection of Audio/Video source • To switch on the receiver, press POWER/STANDBY button on the receiver once to enter standby mode. Press SOURCE button on the receiver or one of the source buttons on the remote control to power on the receiver. (See illustration below) When one of the audio/video source is selected, the audio and video input corresponding to the name will be activated.
Operating your Receiver You can connect up to 3 audio/video sources to this amplifier: Source button (remote control) Corresponding connector (receiver back panel) - built-in built-in SAT IN (audio / video) VCR IN (audio / video) TV SCART (audio / video) DVD/CD FM/AM SAT VCR TV When a source is selected, the source name will be shown on the display. Example: Press VCR to select VCR as the source to the amplifier. D I G I TA L DVD PRO.LOGIC VCD CD INTRORANDOM MP3 L C R LS LFE RS NOTE 1.
Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems Dolby Digital This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems. The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital format. Dolby Digital provides better sound quality and more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround.
Advanced Sound Control Stereo Input Signal Setting The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs from the front speakers. The receiver defaults to the most convenient settings for your easiest use (see table). DSP (Digital Sound Processor) By default, SAT (satellite) is set to analog input. If you wish to change the input formats, follow the steps below: 1. Press SOURCE on the main unit until SAT appears on the display or press the SAT/CAB source buttons on the remote control. 2.
Advanced Sound Control Auto Switching Advanced Setting If the TV is connected to the system via a SCART cable, the TV will automatically switch to the right input when the receiver is powered on. For example: The cable is connected to AV1 on the TV and the TV is currently on AV2. When you turn on the receiver in DVD/CD mode, the TV will automatically switch to AV1 input.
Advance Sound Control • Speaker distance: For optimum surround experience measure the distance between the speaker and your favorite listening position. Speaker Icons The receiver shows you the speakers’ settings on the display with the following icons: 1. Press and hold SOURCE for 3 seconds Front Speakers SOURCE SURROUND C Rear Speakers R / ECO PRESET - PRESET + LFE 2. While the Display is showing FRNT 4.