Clarion DVH943 manual

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    D VH943 5.1CH SURROUND DECODER • DÉCODEUR SURROUND 5.1 CANAUX • 5.1-KANALIGER SURROUND-DECODER • DECODIFICA T ORE DI SUONO A VV OLGENTE A 5.1 CANALI • 5.1-KANAALS SURROUND-DECODER • DESCODIFICADOR DE 5.1CH SURROUND • 5.1CH SURROUNDLJUDSDEKODER • DESCODIFICADOR SURROUND 5.1 CANAIS D VH943 Owner’ s man ual Mode d’emploi Bedienungsa[...]

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    2 DVH943 English 1. The DVH943 can easily be damaged by moisture, high temperatures or high humidity . Keep the inside of the car clean and well ventilated. 2. Never subject the DVH943 to strong shocks or open its case. Doing so may result in damage. 3. Use a soft, dr y cloth to wipe dir t off the D VH943. Nev er use a hard cloth or thinner , alcoh[...]

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    DVH943 3 English ■ Onboard DTS/Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II Decoder • Independent playback of DVD video surround format DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1ch. • Utilizes Pro Logic II with advanced digital matrix technology for 5.1 channel decoding of 2- channel CD and radio. ■ Newly developed 32-bit DSP LSI with advanced processing performance • DSF fun[...]

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    4 DVH943 English Digital/Analog Processing Section Frequency response: 20 Hz - 44 kHz (Linear PCM 96 kHz) S/N ratio: 95 dB or more (IHF-A, sound-field effects OFF) Separation: 80 dB or more (with digital input) T otal harmonic distor tion: 0.01% or less (with digital input) Analog output / impedance: 4 V / 330 Ω (6ch output) DSP/EQ section DSF: 6[...]

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    DVH943 5 English 4. CONFIRM BEFORE OPERA TION This component does not operate independently as an stand-alone unit and must be used in conjunction with an operational Clarion Source Unit (CeNET supported), or a 5.1 CH surround decoder control unit (DVC923). See section “8. SYSTEM EXP ANSION” (P . 14) for details regarding other compatible compo[...]

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    6 DVH943 English ■ Speaker System •T o get maximum enjo yment from the sound-field functions of this component, the use of a 5.1ch speaker system is recommended. T o demonstrate optimum audio response, modify the adjust mode’ s def ault settings for “SP-SEL, ” “FIL TER, ” “SP-GAIN, ” and “DELA Y” in accordance with the composi[...]

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    DVH943 7 English Dolby Pro Logic II Menu Selection About the Dolby Pro Logic II Mode • Initial setting is [ PL II OFF ]. ■ MUSIC mode • Suitable for CDs and other stereo sources. ■ MA TRIX mode • Suitable f or AM/FM radio sources. ■ MOVIE mode • Suitable for DVD video movies. ■ VIRTUAL mode • Suitable for movies and other audio so[...]

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    8 DVH943 English T urning speakers on or off (SP-SEL) The centre speak er , rear (surround) speakers and sub woof er hav e to be set to on or off to achie ve maximum sound quality . • The initial setting is [ ON ]. 1. Press and hold the [ ADJ ] button for 1 second or longer to enter adjust mode. 2. Press the [ a ] or [ d ] button to change to the[...]

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    DVH943 9 English 4. Press the [ a ] or [ d ] button to select the speaker to adjust. • FRONT HPF : high pass filter for front speakers • CENTER HPF : high pass filter for the centre speaker • SRD HPF : high pass filter for the rear (surround) speakers • SUB-W LPF : low pass filter for the subwoofer 5. T urn the [ ROT ARY ] knob clockwise or[...]

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    10 DVH943 English ● CTR WIDTH (0 to 7) : Selecting CTR WIDTH mode will adjust the localization of the centre channel between the centre speaker and the front speaker L/R. Distributing the centre channel sound to the right and left will increase the integrated sound field image, providing you with an natural spatial feeling of sound. Setting to th[...]

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    DVH943 11 English 6. WIRING TECHNIQUES Name of Parts SLAVE STAND ALONE 1 CeNET connectors Connect to centre unit using CeNET cable. 2 Front RCA output connectors Connect to external power amplifier using RCA pin cable. 3 Rear RCA output connectors Connect to external power amplifier using RCA pin cable. 4 Sub-woofer RCA output connectors Connect to[...]

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    12 DVH943 English Perform the settings and connections in the order indicated by the drawing below . 1 CeNET Cable •T o connect a CeNET cable , hold it with the connector facing as shown, and insert securely . • When disconnecting a CeNET cable, grasp the slide cap and squeeze gently . 2 Optical Digital Cable • Insert the black connector secu[...]

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    DVH943 13 English 7. INST ALLA TION Installation Precautions Installation Example (for installation beneath seat) 1. Use the supplied screws (M4x8) to attach the accessory mounting bracket to the sides of the unit. • The main unit’ s case has been provided with 3 scre w holes on either side. Select the screw holes required for your installation[...]

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    14 DVH943 English 8. SYSTEM EXP ANSION Refer to the Owner’ s manual for the D VC923 f or an example of the stand-alone system connections . SLAVE STAND ALONE Monitor RCA video cable (yellow); (furnished with DVD changer) RCA pin cable (sold separately) 4CH power amplifier Set the 5.1ch surround decoder’ s [ ST AND-ALONE / SLA VE ] switch to the[...]

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    DVH943 15 English SLAVE STAND ALONE Monitor Gray RCA video cable (yellow); (furnished with DVD changer) CeNET DVD Changer RCA pin cable (sold separately) 4CH power amplifier 5.1ch surround decoder Set the 5.1ch surround decoder’ s [ ST AND-ALONE / SLA VE ] switch to the [ SLA VE ] position. Speaker wire Front speakers Rear speakers Powered centre[...]

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    16 DVH943 English 9. IN CASE OF DIFFICUL TY Problem Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. No sound produced from centre speaker Cause The microprocessor has malfunctioned due to noise, etc. The source being played is a 2-ch source lacking a centre channel (music CD, linear PCM stereo, etc.). Dolby Pro Logic II or DSF is set to OFF . The centre [...]