DD81 COMPACT DISC MUSIC SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.............................................................................3-4 SPEAKER CONNECTION AND SET-UP......................................................5 AM & FM ANTENNA CONNECTIONS............................................................6 TELEVISION CONNECTION..........................................................................6 VCR CONNECTION.........................................................................................7 DVD CONNECTION....................
INTRODUCTION Important Read this section before setting up or operating your new music system The Techwood DD81 music system is a “state-of-the-art” digital home theater music system. It is equipped with built-in, Dolby Digital Surround Sound, and is ready for the addition of digital audio/video components such as DVD, DSS (digital satellite) and HDTV (high definition TV). This section describes some of the features and Important things you need to know before proceeding with set-up or operation.
INTRODUCTION There is also a Digital Input selector on the front panel and remote control. If you are connecting any audio/video components to the AUX/TV or DVD inputs, during the initial set-up and before operating the unit, you must select the type of audio input signal used for each component. DIGITAL INPUT SURROUND MODE MODE/RIF REC/PAUSE STEREO DIRECT BASS TREBLE BALANCE Use the Digital Input selector on the front panel or on the remote control to select between analog and digital inputs.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS AND SET-UP Speaker connection Speaker Set-up Connect all speakers as illustrated below. IMPORTANT NOTE: Use speakers that are rated 8 ohms or higher and make sure that the speaker polarity is correct (Red wires to Red terminals Black wires to Black terminals). IMPORTANT NOTE: Before operating the system you must first set the speaker configuration by using the following procedures. 1. Press the SPEAKER SETUP button to enter the speaker setup mode.
AM & FM ANTENNA CONNECTIONS FM Antenna Connect the supplied FM dipole antenna (shaped like a “T”) to the ANTENNA terminals marked “FM” and “GND” on the rear of the unit and position it for best reception. AM loop Antenna FM indoor dipole antenna FM AM GND AM Antenna Position it for the best reception To receive AM radio broadcasts, you must connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the terminals marked “AM” on the rear of the unit. Position it for best reception.
VCR & TV CONNECTIONS (ANALOG) TELEVISION (yellow) VIDEO IN ANT IN ANTENNA OR CABLE BOX VCR TV OUT ANT IN (yellow) (yellow) VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT NOTE: All VIDEO IN/OUT jacks are yellow in color. MONITOR RECORD OUT OUT OUT VCR IN AUX/TV IN DVD IN IN NOTE: When connecting more than one video component to the DD81 (ie: VCR and DVD player) it is easier to use the yellow VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack.
DVD & TV CONNECTIONS (DIGITAL) NOTE: Solid lines Dotted lines = suggested method of connection = alternate method of connection TELEVISION or (yellow) VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN NOTE: If your TV and DVD changer have s-video or component video jacks, you can connect the video directly to your TV. DVD CHANGER S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT (yellow) COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT (orange) COAXIAL AUDIO OUT NOTE: All VIDEO IN/OUT jacks are yellow in color.
DIGITAL SATELLITE, TV & CD RECORDER CONNECTIONS NOTE: Solid lines Dotted lines = suggested method of connection = alternate method of connection TELEVISION or (yellow) VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN NOTE: If your TV and satellite box have s-video or component video jacks, you can connect the video directly to your TV.
SOUND ADJUSTMENT VOLUME DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 Volume Adjustment Turn VOLUME CONTROL clockwise to increase the sound level or counterclockwise to decrease it. (or press VOLUME button on the remote control.) DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE POWER VOLUME CONTROL Bass Adjustment This function will raise or lower the level of bass heard on the front left and right speakers.
SOUND ADJUSTMENT DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 MODE/RIF(Radio Interference Filter) If the FM signal is too weak to receive stereo FM without interference, set the FM mode to mono. If the AM signal is too weak to receive without interference, you can press the R.I.F. button to reduce the static that is heard. DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE POWER VOLUME CONTROL UP POWER SAVING ON/STANDBY SURROUND MODE Button Use the Surround mode button to select the type of sound desired – surround or stereo.
SURROUND EFFECTS SURROUND SOUND EFFECTS DOLBY PRO LOGIC Surround The DD81 can play five different types of surround sound depending on the program source and the type of audio connection. The following section describes the different types of surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic is a surround format that uses an analog audio signal. It is the audio format used for most video cassette tapes and many television broadcasts over-the-air and through cable and satellite boxes.
SURROUND EFFECTS HALL AND THEATER Surround 3 STEREO Surround The Hall and Theater surround sound functions use standard analog audio signals to create a simulated surround effect like found in a concert hall or movie theater. Since some music, video and television sources are recorded in stereo not Dolby Surround Sound, they will not play properly using the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic surround functions.
SURROUND EFFECTS Delay Time Setting In the surround modes, the sound is delayed from the front to the rear speakers. The optimum delay time will depend on acoustic properties of the room and the distance of the listening area from the speakers. Delay Time Press the SPEAKER SET-UP button to set the delay time in the DOLBY DIGITAL/DOLBY PRO LOGIC modes. Adjust the delay time for the center or rear speakers by using the: It is recommended that you try different delay times to obtain the best effect.
VIDEO OPERATIONS Playing Video Sources Recording with a Video Deck Note : For playing video software using a certain Surround Effect function, refer to the SURROUND EFFECTS section.
RADIO FUNCTIONS 2. To memorize stations A. Press the TUNER/BAND button to select (AM or FM). Tuning Automatically 1. Turn on the power. 2. Press TUNER/BAND button repeatedly until the desired band appears (AM or FM). B. Press the TUNING DOWN/UP( button to select a desired station. or ) 3. Press TUNING DOWN/UP( or ) button for more than 0.5 seconds. The unit tunes in a station automatically. C. Press the PROGRAM/MEMO. button. MEMORY appears and preset number blinks. Tuning Manually D.
CD PLAYBACK To play one disc only Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY(DISC 1,2,3) buttons to start play. 1 To remove discs Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc drawer. You can remove two discs. To remove the disc on the back tray, press the DISC SKIP button to rotate the disc tray. 2 Changing Discs During Play Two discs can be changed while the other remaining disc is played. This operation is not applicable during programmed play. 1. Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc drawer. 2.
CD PLAYBACK Skipping to the Beginning of a Track You can locate the beginning of any track on a disc. To return to the beginning of the current or previous track. Press the button once to return to the beginning of the current track. Press the button repeatedly to skip tracks backward one by one. To skip tracks Press the button repeatedly to skip track(s) forward one by one. During repeat one track play (REPEAT 1), if you press the RANDOM button, the repeat play is cancelled.
TAPE PLAYBACK Playback 5. To end playback : Press the (CLEAR/SET) button. The unit stops automatically at the end of the tape. Preparation 1. To set the cassette function: Switch the unit on and press the TAPE A/B button (If necessary press the button again to select the other deck). Tape Counter Reset 2. To insert cassettes: Open cassette deck A or B or both by pushing the deck OPEN position.
TAPE RECORDING CD Synchro Recording Recording from Tape to Tape (Dubbing) The CD synchro recording function dubs a complete CD and programmed titles automatically into a cassette. 1. Press CD function button. 2. Open the CD drawer with the CD OPEN/CLOSE button, insert discs and close the CD drawer again. 3. To Insert cassette : Open the cassette deck B. Insert a blank cassette into the cassette compartment. Rewind the cassette to the beginning of the tape. 4. To start recording : Press the CD SYNC.
CLOCK SETTING Example : Set to 9:25 in the morning 1. Press the CLOCK button.(If the clock is already set, press and hold the CLOCK button for more than 1.5 seconds) - The hours begin to blink. 5. Press the SET button. AM TUNING DOWN TUNING UP CLOCK PRESET DOWN 2. Select a 24 hour cycle or 12 hour cycle by pressing the PRESET DOWN or UP button (or turn MULTI JOG). CLEAR/SET PRESET UP 6. Set the minute with PRESET DOWN or UP button (or turn MULTI JOG).
FUNCTION DISPLAY 37 36 35 34 33 SLEEP 32 31 30 ST MEMORY 29 38 39 KHz 1 2 1 L 3 4 B 3 4 5 6 7 PBC REC 7 HI-SP DUB 8 9 R S 11 12 13 14 DISC 2 RS 15 16 17 1. CD PLAY/PAUSE indicator 2. CD SYNCHRO RECORDING indicator 3. TAPE A ENTERED indicator 4. TAPE A DIRECTION indicator 5. TAPE B DIRECTION indicator 6. TAPE B ENTERED indicator 7. CD REPEAT indicator 8. HIGH SPEED DUBBING indicator 9. TEST TONE indicator 10. NORMAL SPEED DUBBING indicator 11.
CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 40 DISC 1 39 DISC 2 DISC 3 38 DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 UP SPEAKER SETUP DEMO 33 LEVEL SELECT DOWN TUNER/BAND CD TAPE A/B TUNING DOWN TUNING UP AUX(TV)/VCR/DVD CLOCK TEST TONE STEREO DIRECT PHONES 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 VOLUME CONTROL POWER SAVING ON/STANDBY DIGITAL INPUT SURROUND MODE MODE/RIF REC/PAUSE BASS 37 36 35 34 TREBLE COUNTER RESET CD PAUSE CD SYNC. PROGRAM/ MEMO .
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS BACK VIEW 14 13 15 16 17 18 19 12 11 10 MONITOR RECORD OUT OUT VCR IN AUX/TV IN 9 8 DVD IN 1 OUT IN OPTICAL AUDIO COAXIAL AUDIO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. CENTER SPEAKER terminals (8 Ohm or higher) 2. Power cord 3. REAR SPEAKER terminals(8 Ohm or higher) 4. FRONT SPEAKER terminals(8 Ohm or higher) 5. SUBWOOFER PRE OUTPUT jack 6. ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks 7. VCR ANALOG AUDIO IN jacks 8. AUX/TV ANALOG AUDIO IN jacks 9. DVD ANALOG AUDIO IN jacks 10. ANTENNA(Aerial) terminals 11.
REMOTE CONTROL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. POWER button TUNER function button CD function button PRESET DOWN/UP buttons( / ) CD CONTROL buttons *PLAY/PAUSE( / ) *STOP ( ) *SKIP/SEARCH( / ) *DISC SKIP *REMAIN TIME *REPEAT *PROGRAM 6. TAPE CONTROL buttons *TAPE A/B select *REWIND/FAST FORWARD( / ) *REC/PAUSE ( ) button *PLAY ( ) button 7. DIGITAL INPUT button 8. SURROUND MODE button 9. STEREO DIRECT button 10. TEST TONE button 11. SPEAKER SETUP button 12. ADJUST +/- buttons 13. LEVEL SELECT button 14.
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