DVD Audio System Component Operating Instructions Model No. SC-HDA710 Note: “EB” on the outer packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before use These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. System SC-HDA710 Amplifier SE-HDA710 AC mains lead.............................................................1 pc.
Table of contents Region numbers .........................................................................3 Caution for AC Mains Lead .....................................................4 Safety precautions .....................................................................5 Disc selection and care ............................................................5 The remote control ....................................................................6 Type of disc for the type of connected TV................
Caution for AC Mains Lead (“EB” area code model only) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. For your safety, please read the following text carefully. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF–KEEP DRY. Before use (For United Kingdom) This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Safety precautions Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion and unwanted acoustical effects. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Use this chart when selecting discs. You can use both 8 cm and 12 cm discs. Do not use a disc adaptor for 8 cm discs.
The remote control A Before use A 1 R6/LR6 (AA, UM-3) Batteries ¡Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. ¡Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not; ¡mix old and new batteries. ¡use different types at the same time. ¡heat or expose to flame. ¡take apart. ¡short circuit. ¡attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ¡use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Installation aST-HDA710 bSE-HDA710 cSL-HDA710 dRS-HDA710 Å Stacking ı Speaker placement a Tuner b Amplifier c DVD Audio/Video player d Cassette deck Before use A Note ¡There are superwoofers on the outside of the speakers and bass reflex ports in the back. Leave 5-cm clearance for the superwoofers and 5-cm clearance for the bass reflex ports.
Connections 2 aAdhesive tape Before use 3 1 bTo household mains socket 6 cTo TV (not included) 5 1 c 4 4 3 A c AM ANT a b 4 gSpeaker hAmplifier Gray (+) Gray (+) Gray with black line (–) Blue (+) 1 Blue with black line (–) dTo connect cables HIGH MID Blue (+) LOW Red (+) Red with black line (–) HIGH MID fTo unplug cables LOW Hold the connector from both ends and pull it out.
A Before connection Optional antenna connections Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor. B ¡Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete. ¡To prepare the AM loop antenna and speaker cables, twist the vinyl tip and pull off (a). ¡Disconnect the flat cable on the cassette deck (b). FM outdoor antenna Note ¡Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. ¡The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
Front panel controls A B A q Display panel The display also shows information for the cassette deck, DVD Audio/Video player, and amplifier. w Multiple sound indicators (MULTI) ........................................34 When “DOWN MIX” is flashing The DVD-Audio disc you are playing contains multiple-channel signals that cannot be down-mixed to be output through the two front speakers. “CANNOT DOWN MIX” also appears on the display.
Front panel controls A A 29 30 OPEN/CLOSE COUNTER RESET DOLBY NR REV MODE REC PAUSE TPS SKIP @9 #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 Cassette holder Cassette tray open/close button ( OPEN/CLOSE) ..........16 Counter button (COUNTER)...................................................31 Dolby noise reduction button (DOLBY NR)..........................16 Counter reset button (RESET) ...............................................16 Reverse mode select button (REV MODE) ...........................
The display demonstration A 1 A The unit automatically shows a demonstration of the display when you connect the unit to the household AC mains supply. B Turning the DEMO function off If the clock has not been set, a demonstration of the display is shown when the unit is off. This function is set to on at the time of purchase. Before use CLOCK/TIMER, –DEMO To get the most from ECO mode, turn this function off. Press and hold [CLOCK/TIMER, –DEMO] until “NO DEMO” is displayed.
Television settings The menu language has been factory preset to English. You can change the language by going to “3 Menu Language” (\ page 40). Set the screen size to suit your television. The initial setting is for a regular television with an aspect ratio of 4:3. You do not have to change the setting if you have this kind of television. DISP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Preparation CANCEL ¡Turn the television on.
The Radio /I 4 Manual tuning Radio stations can be tuned manually by selecting the station’s frequency or they can be preset into channels to make it easy to tune with the remote control (a page 15). Preparation: Turn the unit on. 1 2 Press [FM] or [AM] to select the band. Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Radio operations Each time you press the button: MANUAL PRESET 3 1 FM 1 2 3 “TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned.
The Radio A Preset tuning Choose either automatic presetting, which presets all the stations the tuner can receive, or manual presetting, which allows you to select the stations to preset and the order they are to be preset in. There are 39 channels available for presetting. TUNE/TIME ADJUST, , Automatic presetting A Do the following once each for FM and AM. Preparation: Tune to the frequency presetting is to begin at. (a page 14).
Cassette tapes /I Preparation: Turn the unit on. 5 1 Make sure the cassette is fully inserted and press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to close the deck. 1 RESET Press [ OPEN/CLOSE], insert the cassette with the tape facing in. 2 Press [DOLBY NR] to select Dolby NR on (“ NR” appears) or off. 3 Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every time the button is pressed: : One side is played. : Both sides are played. : Both sides are played eight times each. 1 3 4 4 OPEN/CLOSE 5 Adjust the volume.
Cassette tapes Fast-forwarding and rewinding A Press [ TPS] or [TPS is stopped. Tape direction u v A ] while the tape rewind fast-forward High-speed fast-forward/rewind This cassette deck is designed to roughly double fastforward/rewind speed automatically. When you fast-forward from the beginning of the tape or rewind from the end of it, the tape runs at high speed. When approaching the end of the tape, the deck automatically drops to normal speed.
Discs /I Screens illustrated are examples. Normal play 3 1 DVD, AUDIO, VIDEO, CD/VIDEO CD DVD-A Press [ tray. OPEN/CLOSE] to open the Most DVDs start automatically when you close the disc tray. 2 Label must face upward. CD Set the disc label up on the tray. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. 2 OPEN/CLOSE VCD Preparation ¡ Turn the unit on. ¡ Turn the television on. ¡ Switch the video input mode on the television to suit the type of connection you have made (e.g., VIDEO 1).
Discs If a menu screen is shown DVD-A DVD-V VCD A menu screen is shown on your television shortly after starting some DVD-Video and Video CDs. To continue play you must make a selection. (menu example) Symphony No.9 1 2 The first movement The third movement The second The fourth movement movement Press the cursor buttons ( highlight an item. 3 4 ) to Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. OR Press the numbered button corresponding to the menu item.
Other modes of play Specifying a group to play DVD-A While stopped or playing 1 Press [GROUP] to select the group. The group changes each time you press the button. You can also change the group with the cursor buttons ( or ) or the numbered buttons. 2 1 1 Press [ENTER]. Now you can select the track. Use the cursor buttons ( or [ENTER]. ) to select the track and press Note Selection may not be allowed in some situations (e.g., while a menu is being displayed).
Starting play from a specified time Time Search Skipping tracks and chapters DVD-A DVD-V VCD Press [ ] (backward) or [ on the remote control. CD ] (forward) DVD-A OR [ / ] or [ / DVD-V You can specify times within groups on DVD-Audio, or within titles on DVD-Video. ] on the main unit. During play Each press increases the number of skips. The first skip backwards takes you to the beginning of the current track or chapter. 1 Press [SHIFT] + [TIME SEARCH].
Other modes of play Fast forward and rewind - SEARCH DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD During play Press [ ] (backward) or [ on the remote control. ] (forward) Each press increases the speed of the search. There are five speeds. OR Press and hold [ main unit. / ] or [ / ] on the The search speed increases in five steps if the button is held down. You can turn this audio off if you want to (DVD-Video and Video CDs only, a page 40). Press [s] to resume play.
Marking a position you want to play again: MARKER Using menus to play DVD-A DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD This feature allows you to mark a specific point on a disc so you can return to it easily at a later time. It only works if the elapsed playing time of the disc you are playing is shown on the unit’s display. While stopped or playing Marking a position 1 Press [MARKER] during play. 1 ∗∗∗∗∗ Press [ENTER] at the point you want to mark. 1 2 ∗∗∗∗ “✽” changes to a number.
Other modes of play Changing soundtracks DVD-A DVD-V Some DVDs have more than one soundtrack recorded on them, such as multiple languages or PCM, and you can change soundtracks during play. SLEEP DISP CANCEL During play 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ≥10/-/-- 0 SUBTITLE TIME SEARCH TOP MENU GROUP ENTER MENU RETURN ANGLE SET UP MARKER AUDIO OSD DVD/CD TAPE AUTO/MONO EXT/MD TUNER 1 LPCM 1 192k 24b 2ch The audio number changes each time you press the button.
Changing subtitle language DVD-A DVD-V Repeat play DVD-A Some DVDs have more than one subtitle language recorded on them, and you can change the language during play. DVD-V VCD CD This feature allows you to repeat titles, tracks and chapters. When playing DVD-Audio, the selected group play mode (normal or all groups) is repeated. During play Press [SHIFT] + [SUBTITLE] to change the subtitle number. 1 ON ENG Press [REPEAT] during play to select the required repeat play mode.
Other modes of play Random play DVD-A SLEEP DISP CANCEL VCD CD You can play all the tracks on the disc once each in random order. When playing DVD-Audio, tracks in the groups you specified are played in random order. (Display example: DVD-Audio) While stopped 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 ≥10/-/-- Press [PLAY MODE] to display “RANDOM”. 0 SUBTITLE Random Playback Choose a group or groups, then press ENTER.
Playing tracks in a selected order – Program Play VCD CD Program play: While stopped To cancel program play Press [ ]. 1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PROGRAM”. Display example: DVD-Audio Choose a group and track, then press ENTER. Group Track Time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Clear Clear all Total time Press PLAY to start Each time you press the button: ¡While playing DVD-Audio ALL GROUP → PROGRAM → RANDOM → STOP (cancel) ↑ ¡While playing Video CDs and CDs PROGRAM → RANDOM → (cancel) ↑ 2 1. Press [ENTER]. 2.
Graphic User Interface - GUI GUI are icons that appear on the screen that allow you to interact with the player. The long thin GUI that show information about the player and discs are called GUI screens. SLEEP DISP Operations you can perform with GUI may be performed with other buttons (a see the preceding pages) or they may only be available with GUI. CANCEL Operations available only with GUI ¡Raising dialogue volume – cinema voice mode ¡Switching between speaker and headphone V.S.S.
Disc GUI screen Content you can change Operation Group number (DVD-Audio) Select 1 ENTER Track number (DVD-Audio, Video CD and CD) Title number (DVD-Video) 1 Select ENTER Chapter number (DVD-Video) ENTER Time (select a position to start play by specifying a time) (DVD) Example 1 a b 1 LPCM 192k 24b 2ch c Example 2 a b LPCM 1 ENG 48k 16b c d L R Audio number (DVD-Audio, DVD-Video) a Audio number b Signal type LPCM - linear PCM/PPCM/ (Dolby digital)/DTS/MPEG/Vocal c Signal data: k (sampling
Graphic User Interface - GUI Unit GUI screen Icon Content you can change Operation The start (A) and finish (B) points of A-B repeat ENTER .. OFF PRG OFF Press at the two points. Press again to cancel. Repeat play modes DVD-Audio, Video CD, CD: T (Track) → A (All)/G (Group) → OFF DVD-Video: C (Chapter) → T (Title) → OFF Select Play modes (DVD-Audio, Video CD and CD) --- (Normal)/ALL (All group)/PRG (Program)/RND (Random) Play modes cannot be changed here.
Before recording Selection of tapes for recording The unit automatically identifies the type of tape. A Normal position/TYPE 1 High position/ TYPE 2 Metal position/ TYPE 4 COUNTER A ✔ ✔ ✔ To display the tape counter while recording Press [COUNTER]. The counter is displayed for about five seconds. B Erasure prevention The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown, being careful not to cover the high position discrimination hole.
A Recording the radio Preparation: Do the preparatory steps (a page 31). 1 Tune to the required station. (a page 14 or 15) 2 3 2 ¡REC PAUSE]. Press [¡ The deck goes into the recording standby mode, [¡REC PAUSE] indicator lights and a play indicator starts flashing. 3 v] or [u u] to start recording. Press [v u: to record on the forward side v: to record on the reverse side To stop recording Press [ ]. To temporarily stop recording Press [¡REC PAUSE]. The deck goes into recording standby mode.
Recording discs One touch CD editing (AI EDIT) A INPUT SELECTOR The unit calculates the length of the tape and decides which tracks go on which side of the cassette so tracks are not cut off midway. 1 2 AI EDIT Preparation: Do the preparatory steps (a page 31). Select DVD as the source with [INPUT SELECTOR]. Insert a CD. Press [AI EDIT]. The unit makes the calculations and “AI EDIT TAPE” scrolls across the display. It takes a moment for recording to start.
Convenient functions Virtual Surround Sound (V.S.S.) V.S.S. DVD-A BLFS FINE TWEETER CONTROL DVD-V Use this feature to enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two speakers or headphones. This effect only works with DVD recorded using Dolby Digital with two or more channels. During play Press [MULTI] to select the V.S.S. level on the main unit. V.S.S. 1 OR Press [SHIFT]+[MULTI] on the remote control. AUDIO ONLY Each time you press the button: FRONT 2CH → V.S.S. 1 → V.S.S. 2 → V.S.S.
Adjusting the bass – BLFS (Brisk Low Frequency Sound) Use this feature to emphasize the bass (HIGH or LOW), or weaken it (LIGHT). Muting the volume Remote control only Press [MUTING]. MUTING ON Volume is reduced to minimum. BLFS HIGH Press [BLFS]. Each time you press the button: BLFS HIGH BLFS LOW BLFS BLFS LIGHT FLAT To cancel Press [MUTING] again. (“MUTING OFF” lights up.) To cancel from the unit, turn [VOLUME] to minimum (- - dB), then raise it to the required level.
Using the timers 3 PLAY/ The play timer This timer starts play of the selected source at the selected time. The example shows settings for preset radio channel 3 to play between 6:30 and 7:40, Friday at –40 dB. Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time (a page 12), preset radio stations if you want the timer to start playing the radio (a page 15). REC 1 q Press [CLOCK/TIMER, –DEMO] to select “ PLAY.” CLOCK 1 1 1 PLAY REC Original display w Press [SET] within 5 seconds.
Using the timers 3 The record timer PLAY/ This timer records the radio at the set time. The example shows settings for recording preset channel 3 on Saturday from 18:30 to 19:30. Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time (a page 12), preset radio stations (a page 15). REC 1 q Press [CLOCK/TIMER, –DEMO] to select “ REC”. CLOCK PLAY REC Original display w Press [SET] within 5 seconds.
Using the timers A The play and record timers Checking the timers Press [CLOCK/TIMER, –DEMO] to select “ PLAY” (or “ The timer conditions are shown in the following order: Day → times → source → (“ PLAY” only) volume REC”) The timers can be checked even if the unit is off. A a“ Playing the unit after the timers are set PLAY/ REC” indicator The unit can be used after the timers are set. Make sure the unit is off before the set start time.
Initial settings Changing the initial settings You can decide how to play discs before you start play. Refer to the chart on the following pages and use the operations described below to change the settings. Preparation: Turn the television on and switch its input mode to suit the type of connection you have made (eg., VIDEO 1). Basic operations While stopped 1 INPUT SELECTOR 2 Press [INPUT SELECTOR ( or ) to select “DVD” as the source.
Initial settngs Summary of initial settings This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. Underlined items are the factory settings. The menu and on-screen message language has been factory preset to English. You can change the language by going to “3 Menu language” and selecting the preferred language. See page 39 for details on menu operation. Options Item 1. Disc Languages 1. Audio 1 English 2 French 3 German 4 Italian 5 Spanish 6 Original 7 Other ∗∗∗∗ (a page 48) 2.
Changes to the initial settings remain intact after the unit is turned off. Do the setting procedures again to restore to the original settings. There is no item 7 or 8. Setting details Select the soundtrack language. Some discs are designed to start in a certain language despite any changes you make here. Select the subtitle language. Some discs are designed to start in a certain language despite any changes you make here. Select the language for the title menu and other menus shown by the disc.
Initial settngs Speaker setting You must change these settings if you have connected another amplifier and speakers in order to enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound. SLEEP DISP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Speaker mode CANCEL Set the presence and size of the speakers you have connected. The sound for a speaker channel will not be output if you set the presence incorrectly. You will not get the most from your speakers if you set the size incorrectly.
Ratings Delay time To set a ratings level Changing the delay time allows you to make up for differences in distance between the speakers and the listening position. Go to “2 Ratings”, select a level between 7 and 0, press [ENTER] and enter a password. 1 1 Press the cursor buttons ( ) to select delay time of the speaker you want to adjust (ms) and press [ENTER]. Press the cursor buttons ( the setting.
Using other equipment Adding to your system Enjoying the 5.1-channel surround effects found on DVDs – Connecting the optional amplifier, SC-HDX3 Read the operating instructions for SC-HDX3. aStereo connection and monaural connection cables (included with SC-HDX3) 5.1 ch AUDIO OUT CENTER SURROUND L R L LINE IN R CENTER bSystem flat cable (included with SC-HDX3) Connect so the white line is to the left.
Enjoying the 5.1-channel surround effects found on DVDs – Connecting a 5.1-channel amplifier and speakers aStereo phono cables 5.1 ch AUDIO IN SUB- SURROUND FRONT CENTER WOOFER LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT 5.1 ch AUDIO OUT CENTER SURROUND FRONT L R SUBWOOFER bAmplifier with 5.1-channel input terminals c5.1-channel speaker system Change the settings as follows when you have connected a 5.1-channel amplifier and speakers. In “6 Speaker Setting”, change the settings to suit the speakers you have connected.
Using other equipment A A bTuner a (R) (L) EXT/ OUT IN MD aDVD Audio/Video player (R) DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT (R) IN OUT (L) (L) ¡Turn off the power to all units before making connections. ¡Refer to the manual of the other unit for details. (Cables and equipment not included.) To listen to other equipment and make recordings Connect other equipment to the EXT/MD IN terminals to output sound through this unit's speakers or to record onto the cassette deck.
Using other equipment Listening to an external source 1 REC PAUSE Press [INPUT SELECTOR ( select EXT/MD mode. or )] to Each time you press [INPUT SELECTOR]: TUNER DVD TAPE EXT/MD v, u On the remote control Press [EXT/MD]. DOLBY NR, REV MODE 2 Operate the unit. See the unit’s manual for details on operation and connection. Recording an external source q Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select EXT/MD mode. 1 w Select Dolby NR and reverse mode. e Press [¡REC PAUSE].
How different kinds of software appear on your television DVD software is recorded in a variety of picture formats, and how they appear on your TV depends on the software, the kind of TV you have, and the picture mode your TV is set to. ¡Letterbox refers to pictures where black bands appear at the top and bottom. ¡Pan and scan refers to pictures where part of the picture is cut off so it fills the whole screen.
Glossary Video Other Frame Track Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. This is the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CD, and Video CD, and usually equates to a single song. Field Index One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these fields one after the other to create frames. Indexes are included on some DVD-Audio to further divide tracks into smaller sections.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers i. Common Problems No sound. Turn the volume up. The speaker cords may be shorted. Turn the unit off, check and correct the connections and turn the unit on.
The DVD Audio/video player The display is wrong or play won’t start. The disc may be upside down. !8 Wipe the disc. Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard. t Condensation may have formed in the player due to a sudden change in temperature. Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again. ERROR DISC Dirt on the disc may be preventing the unit from reading it. Clean the disc. F— A problem has occurred. Turn the unit off then on again.
Technical specifications TUNER DVD Audio/Video PLAYER SPEAKER SYSTEM ■ Pre-amplifier section Input sensitivity/impedance EXT/MD IN 250 mV/15 kΩ Output level/impedance EXT/MD OUT 250 mV/1.5 kΩ ■ Tuner section FM frequency range 87.50–108.00 MHz (0.
