Yamaha DVX-S120 manual

YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 7731[...]

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equil[...]

W e W ant Y ou Listening For A Lifetime Y AMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’ s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most importantly , without affecting your sensitiv[...]

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR UNIT . D VR-S120 This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power . FOR CANADIAN CUST OMERS T o p[...]

CA UTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ● The name plate is located on the bottom of the unit. This product is a DVD home theater sound system consisting of the components shown on the table. Please check to make sure that all of the compone[...]

2 In a fe w steps, a whole ne w world of D VD will open up. Settle into y our fa v orite place on the sofa and let the sho w begin. LET’S GET THINGS READ Y! ➡ P age 6, “Preparation” Decide on a place for the speakers, perform a few simple connections, and that’ s all there is to it. • Connecting Speakers and TV to CinemaStation couldn?[...]

3 Enjo y pla ying A V ARIETY OF DISCS! ➡ P age 28, “Playing Video and Music Discs” In 3 short steps, play everything from commercial CDs to your own homemade discs. It’ s time to T AKE Y OUR LISTENING EXPERIENCE UP A NO TCH! ➡ P age 53, “Creating the Best Listening Space” • W ith the Speakers you can create a sound space to match th[...]

4 CONTENTS Basic Ad v anced Playing back a DVD Adv anced Features Names and Functions of Parts Page 18 T op and Front Page 18 CinemaStation Display Page 20 Remote Control Features Page 21 Amp Mode Button Names and Functions Page 22 DVD/CD Mode Button Names and Functions Page 23 Using the On Screen Menu Page 24 Selecting the Media Device Selecting t[...]

5 Listening to the Radio Connecting the Antennas Page 38 Connecting the FM Antenna Page 38 Connecting the AM Loop Antenna Page 38 Listening to the Radio Page 39 Selecting the Radio T uner Page 39 Selecting Radio Stations Page 39 Setting Channels in Advance (Preset) Page 41 Selecting a Preset Station (Preset T uning) Page 43 Changing the Order of Pr[...]

6 Preparation Supplied Accessories Remote Control Make sure all of the following accessories are in the box. System Control Cable (5 m (1)) Batteries (2) (AA, R06, UM-3) AM Loop Antenna Indoor FM Antenna Speaker Cables (Surround: 15 m (2), Front, Center: 5 m (3)) D VR-S120 NX-P120: NX-S120, NX-C120, NX-SW120 V ideo Pin Cable Subwoofer Cable (1 pin,[...]

B asic 7 Preparation Preparing the Remote Contr ol Put the batteries in the Remote Control. Preparing the Speaker s The Front Speakers, Surround Speakers, Center Speaker and Subwoofer have special roles based on the type of sound each produces . • The Front Speakers produce front channel sound (stereo) and sound effects. • The Surround Speakers[...]

8 8 Connecting the Speaker s and TV Connect the power cord after connecting the speak ers and TV . Please ... Connect the cable core with the color band near the tip to the + connector . Be careful, if you rev erse the cables, the sound will be unnatural. 32 Cable core Color band Lever 1 Press the lev er down. 2 Inser t the speaker cab le core into[...]

9 DIGIT AL AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO IN VCR OUT AM ANT VCR OUT VCR IN VIDEO IN Y P B P R FM ANT GND MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT (DVD ONL Y) MONITOR OUT (DVD ONL Y) SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS CENTER FRONT SURROUND FRONT SURROUND OUT VCR IN VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO R L R L SYSTEM CONNECTOR 75 UNBAL OUT OPTICAL SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 6 MIN. A V MONITOR OUT (DVD ONL Y[...]

10 POWER TV POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 Basic Operations Vie wing a D VD It’ s time to pla y a D VD . Select a disc and begin from step 1. T urn on the TV . Use the TV remote control or power s witch. Switch TV Input. Use the TV r[...]

11 Basic Operations D VD/CD CINEMA AMP DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME English Basic Operations Place a disc in the tra y . • Place the disc with the label side facing up . • Hold the disc by its edge and hole in the center to av oid touching the surface of the disc. Please ... Press f on the CinemaStation. The disc tra y slides [...]

12 Basic Operations POWER A B C D E CH CH TV CH SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV V OL VOLUME SET MENU ENTER NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT ON SCREEN MENU SET MENU TV POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT ABCDE CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA[...]

13 Basic Operations 13 Basic Operations Basic Operations Handy Features TV CH CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV V OL VOLUME SET MENU ENTER TV CH CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELE[...]

14 14 Basic Operations Handy Features Handy Features TV POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 TV CH CH POWER POWER AUD IO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX [...]

15 Basic Operations 15 Basic Operations Basic Operations T ry It Out! CH CINEMA CH TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VOLUME MUTE AMP DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME SET MENU ENTER English Useful Features Enhancing the Sound Presence CinemaStation is loaded with a variety of DSP Progr ams, so y ou can experience from the ra w excitement of [...]

16 • Experiment with different sound field effects until you find the DSP Program that you feel best matches your source. • CinemaStation has other DSP Programs not listed below . See page 64, “Selecting DSP Program Effects” . Sound Presence Finding the Best DSP Eff ect Changing the DSP effect based on listening and vie wing content Select [...]

17 Sound Presence Action Drama Sci-Fi Spectacle Theater Music Video Classic Hall Jazz Club Rock Concert 5ch Stereo MUSIC SPORTS GAME MOVIE Finding the right DSP Program Action Enhances the stereoscopic effect for a thrilling sense of presence only f ound in an action movie. Drama Expresses surround sounds softl y so that voice and dialog are clear [...]

18 Advanced Features Names and Functions of P ar ts T op and Fr ont Buttons f or amplifier and disc operations a Stops disc playback. d Pauses disc playback. INPUT Selects an input source. Press this button until you find the source you want to watch or listen to. Selects an audio input signal. Yo u can set the priority level for the audio input si[...]

19 Adv anced Features Adv anced Features Buttons f or tuner operations Press INPUT on CinemaStation or press TUNER on the Remote Control to select T uner mode. In T uner mode, the buttons below function as described. About memory backup If you disconnect the power cord from the outlet, CinemaStation will memorize the settings listed to the right fo[...]

20 Advanced Features CinemaStation Displa y MA TRIX PCM TITLE TRACK CHAP VIRTUAL SILENT REP A-B ALL AUTO ST MEMORY TUNED PS PTY RT PTY CT HOLD PROGRESSIVE DIGIT AL DVD VCD CD 888888888888 PL DSP PROG SLEEP MA TRIX PCM TITLE TRACK CHAP VIRTUAL SILENT REP A-B ALL AUTO ST MEMORY TUNED PROGRESSIVE DIGIT AL DVD VCD CD 888888888888 PL DSP PROG SLEEP PS P[...]

21 Adv anced Features Adv anced Features 30 ° 30 ° Remote Contr ol Features As shown on the left, CinemaStation is composed of three main par ts. Remote Control button operations change depending on the mode, so it is possible to control all Amplifier , D VD/CD and T uner functions with a single remote unit. For e xample, in Amp mode the “3” [...]

22 Advanced Features Amp Mode Button Names and Functions Press AMP bef ore star ting operations. • The purple color on the Remote Control indicates Amp mode. Advice TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 O[...]

23 Adv anced Features Adv anced Features D VD/CD Mode Button Names and Functions Press D VD/CD before star ting operations. • The green color on the Remote Control indicates DVD/CD mode. Advice TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGL[...]

24 Advanced Features Using the On Screen Men u The On Screen Menu includes Preference , T oolbar and Setup . P erform operations using the TV screen. Preference: Y ou can adjust picture contrast, shar pness and other picture qualities of the D VD or video CD to your liking. T oolbar: Y ou can use Program Play , Disc Na vigation and other handy play[...]

25 Adv anced Features Adv anced Features Press h or g to navigate the Main Menus, then press w . On Screen Menu Press h or g to navigate the Submenus, then press w . Press h , g , q or w to select or set items. Pref erence T oolbar Setup F eatures Picture Program View Pla y Option Search Access TV Language F eatures Video shift Saturation Contrast [...]

26 Selecting the Media Device Selecting the Equipment CinemaStation provides y ou with a v ariety of playbac k options, including CDs, video discs, m usic CDs and MP3 discs . Y ou can connect a VCR or video game console and increase your home entertainment possibilities. For connecting the equipment you w ant, f ollow the chart below . What would y[...]

Selecting the Media De vice 27 CINEMA DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME CINEMA DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME CINEMA DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME CINEMA DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME D VD/CD TUNER VCR VIDEO Selecting the Media Device Press D VD/CD on the Remote Control. T o play a vide[...]

28 Playing Video and Music Discs Pla ybac k Methods CinemaStation provides y ou with a variety of pla yback methods, including the ability to select and quickly find a scene or tune . Star t operations after first pressing D VD/CD . CinemaStation enters D VD/CD mode to play a disc. T o skip chapter s and tracks T o return to the previous chapter or[...]

29 Playing Video and Music Discs Playing Video and Music Discs • Y ou can also use the On Screen Menu to operate Frame Advance, Fast Forward/Reverse and Slow Advance/Reverse. In addition to those, you can use Frame Reverse from the On Screen Menu. See pages 94 and 95, “On Screen Menu Guide”. • The Skip feature may not work properly when usi[...]

30 Playing Video and Music Discs Specify an elapsed time f or pla ybac k (Time Searc h) Perform operations using the TV On Screen Menu. TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A [...]

31 Playing Video and Music Discs Playing Video and Music Discs TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VOLUME MUTE AMP DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME[...]

32 Playing Video and Music Discs TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VOLUME MUTE AMP DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME SET MENU ENTER g h ON SCREEN [...]

33 Playing Video and Music Discs Playing Video and Music Discs CH CH ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS SET MENU ENTER g h ON SCREEN g g CH CH ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS SET MENU ENTER g h ON SCREEN g g Check Pr ogram Play content Delete Program Pla y P erform steps 1 to 2 in “ Customizing Pla yback Or der (Program Pla y) ” on page 31[...]

34 Playing Video and Music Discs Y ou can repeat a fav orite track, chapter or entire disc. Y ou can also repeat Program Pla y and cer tain par ts you specified as many times as y ou like . TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBT[...]

35 Playing Video and Music Discs Playing Video and Music Discs English • A-B Repeat may not work properly with some DVD video discs. • Y ou can use A-B Repeat only within one track or title. TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE[...]

36 Playing Video and Music Discs Many D VDs or video CDs that hav e Pla ybac k Control include an original menu. Y ou can use the menu f or skipping to a f av or ite title or chapter and s witching audio or subtitle language. CH CINEMA CH ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VOLUME MUTE AMP DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME SET M[...]

37 Playing Video and Music Discs Playing Video and Music Discs English Y ou can play MP3 m usic that was recorded onto a CD-R or CD-R W by a computer . • Depending on recording conditions some discs cannot be played. Disc Structure Since the MP3 format can store several albums on a disc, a folder is assigned to an “Album”, and a file is assig[...]

38 Listening to the Radio Connecting the Antennas CinemaStation includes an AM Loop Antenna and indoor FM Antenna. Use the supplied antennas in areas with good radio w av e reception. Connect each antenna into its jack properly . DIGIT AL AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO IN VCR OUT AM ANT O Y P B P R FM ANT GND MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT (DVD ONL Y) MONITOR OUT (D[...]

39 Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio English Listening to the Radio CinemaStation provides se v eral methods f or tuning radio stations to help you find channels as easy as you can. INPUT Press PRESET/B AND to select either FM or AM. Each time you press, the mode changes in the order as follows: FM (T uning mode) → AM (T uning mode) ?[...]

40 Listening to the Radio PRESET/BAND A UT O/MAN ’ L d PRESET/TUNING PRESET/TUNING u For stations with w eak radio signals , tune manually . • If the radio waves are weak and Auto Tuning doesn’ t work, tune manually (Manual Tuning). • When Auto Tuning finds a radio station, the TUNED indicator lights up and the frequency appears. • Manual[...]

41 Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio English Up to 40 stations (5 Groups ✕ 8 Stations) can be automatically preset. PRESET/BAND A/B/C/D/E MEMOR Y A UT O/MAN ’ L PRESET/TUNING u d PRESET/TUNING Setting Channels in Adv ance (Preset) Presetting radio stations in memory helps you tune the preset radio stations using a f ew simple button[...]

42 Listening to the Radio Y ou can manually preset up to 40 radio stations. A/B/C/D/E MEMOR Y PRESET/TUNING u d PRESET/TUNING • When presetting a radio station, you can set the frequency and reception mode (stereo/monaural) at the same time. • Y ou can change the order of preset FM radio stations later . See page 43, “ Changing the Or der of [...]

43 Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio English Y ou can tune in a radio station simply by selecting its Preset Number . TV CH CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VO[...]

44 Listening to the Radio TV CH CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E MODE STAR T PTY SEEK FREQ/RDS CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120RDS WB56660 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VOLUME SET MENU ENTER u PRESET PTY SEEK ST AR T PRESET d FREQ/RDS PTY SEE[...]

45 Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio English Change RDS Mode There are four RDS display modes. When an RDS station is broadcasting, PS, PTY , R T or CT mode indicators corresponding to the services provided light up in the CinemaStation Display . Press FREQ/RDS repeatedly to change among the modes supported by the currently tuned RDS st[...]

46 Using Other Equipment Connecting Video Equipment Connect a VCR to CinemaStation to play or dub videos. Y ou can also connect a game console or video camera. Connecting a Game Console or VCR • Always read the owner ’ s manual of any equipment you want to connect. DIGIT AL AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO IN VCR OUT AM ANT VCR OUT VCR IN VIDEO IN Y P B P R[...]

47 Using Other Equipment Using Other Equipment English TV Use a commercially available audio cable. CinemaStation AM ANT VCR OUT VCR IN VIDEO IN Y P B P R FM ANT GND MONITOR OUT (D VD ONL Y) SUBWOOFER OUT COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO RL SYSTEM CONNECTOR 75 UNBAL L R OUTPUT A UDIO VIDEO Notes on the audio jacks • Y ou cannot simultaneously use both IN an[...]

48 Using Other Equipment Operating a VCR For VCR operations , read your VCR owner’ s manual. TV POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 CINEMA AMP DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME POWER VCR TV POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW CENTER SURR SHIFT ST[...]

49 Using Other Equipment Using Other Equipment English Dubbing fr om a Video Camera to a VCR For video camer a and VCR operations, be sure to read their respective o wner ’ s manuals. TV POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 CINEMA AMP DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE [...]

50 Using Other Equipment Connecting A udio Equipment Y ou can connect a CD recorder or MD recorder to CinemaStation to record audio play ed on CinemaStation. Connecting a CD or MD Recor der DIGIT AL AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO IN VCR OUT MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT (D VD ONL Y) VCR IN VIDEO IN OUT OPTICAL OUTPUT OPTICAL INPUT Please... • For equipment connec[...]

51 Using Other Equipment Using Other Equipment English Advice Advice • When you assign the OPTICAL IN jack as VIDEO and equipment is connected to the VIDEO IN jacks, the OPTICAL IN jack has priority over the VIDEO IN jacks if the input mode is set to AUTO. • CinemaStation’ s digital and analog signal circuits are independent of each other , s[...]

52 Using Other Equipment • When using T imer Playback/Recording, even if CinemaStation is in standby mode, the memory content (input source, AM/FM frequency) is retained and used. TV POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 CINEMA AMP DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSI[...]

53 Creating the Best Listening Space Creating the Best Listening Space Placing the Speaker s (NX-P120) Make sure the top of the tele vision is lev el. If the top of the tele vision is not le vel, place the Center Speak er inside the TV rac k or directly on the floor . In any case, mak e sure it is placed on a le v el surf ace. When placing on top o[...]

54 Creating the Best Listening Space • One speaker weighs about 1.1 kg (2.43 lb). Make sure you fasten screws only into a solid wall or pillar . Do not attach to a wa ll that is made of plaster , decorative veneer sheeting or other material that peels easily . If the screws come off and a speaker f alls, somebody may get injured. • Do not attac[...]

55 Creating the Best Listening Space Creating the Best Listening Space Use the supplied scre w to attach the mounting bracket to the bottom of the speaker . The jutting part of the bracket enters the groove at the speaker base. Use the brac ket holes (60 mm (2 3 / 8 ⬙ ) spacing) to fasten the mounting bracket to the speaker stand. Use the screws [...]

56 Creating the Best Listening Space Y amaha Speaker Stand SPS-80 (Option) W ith the SPS-80 Speaker Stands, you can set the Front Speakers and Surround Speakers on the floor . (2 stands/set) SPS-80 Using Commer cially A vailable Speaker s or Cables • Use speakers of the same manufacturer and quality , if possible. If the quality of each speaker d[...]

57 Creating the Best Listening Space Creating the Best Listening Space Push up the release b utton and pull out the supplied speaker cable fr om the connector . P eel awa y about 10 mm ( 13 / 32 ⬙ ) of co vering from the tip of the commer cially a vailable cab le and firmly twist the cab le cores. Not twisting firmly can cause a short. K eep push[...]

58 Creating the Best Listening Space Adjusting the Speaker Balance with a T est T one TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VOLUME MUTE AMP DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER [...]

59 Creating the Best Listening Space Creating the Best Listening Space • If you raise the volume level of the Center and Surround L/R Speakers to + 10 dB and this is still less than the Front Speakers, set the “* F . Level” in the SET MENU to -10 dB and lower the volume level of the Front Speakers by about 1/3. If you change the volume level [...]

60 Creating the Best Listening Space Adjusting the Speaker V olume Level During Pla yback • The volume level adjustment range is +10 dB to -10 dB. • Y ou cannot adjust the Left and Right Surround Speakers individually . The same adjustment level will be applied to both. If the level adjusted during the sound test was different for Left and Righ[...]

61 Creating the Best Listening Space Creating the Best Listening Space • Y ou can adjust the speaker volume level from 0 to 100%. The factory default setting is 100%, which is the maximum value. Y ou can adjust the speaker volume for 5ch Stereo DSP Program Press AMP during pla yback. Repeatedly press MUSIC and select “ 5ch Stereo ” . Repeated[...]

62 Creating the Best Listening Space Setting the Speaker Size TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VOLUME MUTE AMP DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME [...]

63 Creating the Best Listening Space Creating the Best Listening Space * CENTER Sets whether the Center Speaker is present or not, and sets the size of the Center Speaker . Selection items: LRG (Lar ge), SML (Small), NON (None) Default setting: SML LRG: Select this setting when using a big Center Speaker . The entire frequency band of the center ch[...]

64 More Information about DSP (Surr ound) Effects Selecting DSP Pr ogram Effects T o get the most out of CinemaStation, select a sound field based on ho w many speak ers you w ant to use and the listening en vironment. Select a sound field based on how man y speaker s y ou want to have sound. • For a 6-speaker plus surround back speaker setup, se[...]

65 More Information about DSP (Surr ound) Effects More Information about DSP (Surr ound) Effects • When the Matrix 6.1 decoder is working, the MA TRIX indicator lights up in the CinemaStation Display . 6.1 appears beside the DSP Program name (For example: Action 6.1). Matrix 6.1 appears with Dolby Digital and DTS sound fields. • Some Dolby Digi[...]

66 More Information about DSP (Surr ound) Effects Using All Speaker s f or CD or Video pla yback TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN S TATU S TV VOL VOLUME MUTE AMP DVD/CD VCR V[...]

67 More Information about DSP (Surr ound) Effects More Information about DSP (Surr ound) Effects TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUD IO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VOLUME MUTE AMP DVD/CD VCR [...]

68 More Information about DSP (Surr ound) Effects Using Fr ont Speaker s Onl y f or DSP Pr ogram (Virtual Cinema DSP) TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VOLUME [...]

69 More Information about DSP (Surr ound) Effects More Information about DSP (Surr ound) Effects CINEMA TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VOLUME MUTE AMP DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME • When SILENT CINEMA is on, the SILENT CINEMA indicator lights up in the CinemaStation Display . • CinemaStation mixes LFE channel audio and other chan[...]

70 More Information about DSP (Surr ound) Effects TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VOLUME MUTE AMP DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME SET MENU ENT[...]

71 More Information about DSP (Surr ound) Effects More Information about DSP (Surr ound) Effects Changing the Dela y Time of a DSP Pr ogram TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN S[...]

72 More Information about DSP (Surr ound) Effects Program Program Name Default Setting Group (ms) MOVIE 1 Action 20 Action 6.1 15 2 Drama 20 Drama 6.1 15 3 Sci-Fi 20 Sci-Fi 6.1 15 4 Spectacle 23 Spectacle 6.1 15 5 Theater 20 Theater 6.1 5 MUSIC 1 Music V ideo 21 2 Classic Hall 30 3 Jazz Club 30 4 Rock Concert 15 SPOR TS 1 Live Sports 10 GAME 1 Game[...]

73 More Information about DSP (Surr ound) Effects More Information about DSP (Surr ound) Effects Repr oducing the Original Dolb y and DTS Sound TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETU[...]

74 More Information about DSP (Surr ound) Effects Reproducing Stereo Sound TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VOLUME MUTE AMP DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC[...]

T ypes of Input Signals 75 T ypes of Input Signals T ypes of Input Signals Y ou can check the type of input signal and f or mat from the CinemaStation Displa y . Y ou can also set the input mode to select the digital/analog entr y sequence or to only input a specified signal. TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SL[...]

T ypes of Input Signals 76 Note on digital signals that exceed 48 kHz CinemaStation’ s digital input jack can input a sampling frequency up to 96 kHz. For details read the owner ’ s manual of the device connected to the digital input jack. Keep in mind the points below when inputting a digital signal that exceeds 48 kHz. • DSP Programs are no[...]

T ypes of Input Signals 77 T ypes of Input Signals Switching Input Modes TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VOLUME MUTE AMP DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC S[...]

78 Additional Features Using the Sleep Timer After a specified time the power automatically enters standb y so you can enjoy CinemaStation until y ou fall asleep . TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON S[...]

79 Additional Features Additional Features Enjo ying High-Quality Video Pr ogressive Scan (NTSC onl y) The COMPONENT VIDEO jack on CinemaStation is compatible with Progressiv e Scan. Y ou can enjoy highly defined images without flick er when connecting to a tele vision that has a component video input jac k compatible with Progressive Scan. Progres[...]

80 Additional Features Pr otecting Y our Children fr om Undesirable Scene Using P arental Control Y ou can cut a scene that you do not f eel it is suitab le f or your children, or loc k a disc from being pla yed. CinemaStation allows y ou to set the le v el of P arental Control. It then checks the le vel of a disc whose le vel has been set in adv a[...]

81 Additional Features Additional Features TV CH CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VOLUME MUTE SET MENU ENTER g h d g g ON SCREEN TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SE[...]

82 Additional Features • If you enter a password you can play back the disc even when Disc Lock is on. 1 Insert the disc. 2 Select “Play once” or “Play always” with h or g . 3 Press w , then once you enter the password with the Number buttons, playback starts. • Y ou can set “Disc lock” to “On” for up to 120 discs. Locking a Dis[...]

83 Operating Other Equipment with the CinemaStation Remote Control Operating Other Equipment with the CinemaStation Remote Contr ol Storing Man ufacturer Codes in the Remote Contr ol If you set the man uf acturer code (a unique code assigned to each manuf acturer) in the CinemaStation Remote Control, y ou can operate a connected television, VCR, CD[...]

84 Operating Other Equipment with the CinemaStation Remote Control A vailable Operations While you set the manuf acturer code for the TV or VCR button, you can use the follo wing functions after you press the TV or VCR b utton. TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STE[...]

85 Operating Other Equipment with the CinemaStation Remote Control Operating Other Equipment with the CinemaStation Remote Contr ol TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS [...]

86 Operating Other Equipment with the CinemaStation Remote Control Manufacturer Code List Depending on the model and y ear , you may not be ab le to use some manufacturer products . In this case, use the remote control supplied with each product. Manufacturer Manufacturer Code Y amaha 299/292 Admiral 292/293 Aiko 287 Aiwa 294/276/283 Akai 295/296 A[...]

87 Operating Other Equipment with the CinemaStation Remote Control Operating Other Equipment with the CinemaStation Remote Contr ol Manufacturer Manufacturer Code Y amaha 399/392/393/394 Admiral 395 Aiwa 396/397/398/329/339 Akai 322/323/324 Asha 363 Audio Dynamic 392/394 Audiovox 396 Beaumark 363 Bell & Howell 393 Blaupunkt 325/326 Brocsonic 32[...]

88 Using the SET MENU Using the SET MENU • Even during playback you can change settings in the SET MENU. • T o learn more about “* Speaker Set” read “Setting the Speaker Mode” on page 62. Y ou can use the SET MENU to adjust settings, including Speaker settings . Change the settings to match your listening en vironment. SET MENU List The[...]

89 Using the SET MENU Using the SET MENU Na vigating the SET MENU TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VOLUME MUTE AMP DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS G[...]

90 Using the SET MENU Adjust the playbac k level of the LFE signal (* LEF Level) Y ou can adjust the LFE channel output level while playing a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. Adjust the LFE level to match the performance of the Subwoofer and headphones. Submenu: SP LFE, HP LFE V ariable range (dB): -20 to 0 dB. Default setting: 0 dB L C C R RL RR Virtu[...]

91 Using the SET MENU Using the SET MENU Reassign input jacks (* Input Assign) Y ou can assign CinemaStation’ s OPTICAL IN jack to VIDEO or VCR. When set to VIDEO, press the VIDEO button to operate the device connected to the OPTICAL IN jack and the input source name will appear as VIDEO. When set to VCR, press the VCR button to operate the devic[...]

92 Using the On Screen Menu Using the On Screen Men u Y ou can use the On Screen Menu to adjust settings for D VD playbac k, including picture and language settings. Navigating the On Screen Men u For e xample, adjust the color saturation. TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SU[...]

93 Using the On Screen Menu Using the On Screen Men u TV CH CINEMA CH POWER POWER AUDIO / DTS SELECT NIGHT SW TV CH TV INPUT SLEEP PRESET PRESET A B C D E CENTER SURR SHIFT STEREO MA TRIX 6.1 A-B REPEA T ANGLE SUBTITLE DVR-S120 WB56650 ON SCREEN MENU TEST RETURN ST A TUS TV VOL VOLUME MUTE AMP DVD/CD VCR VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME SET MENU[...]

94 Using the On Screen Menu On Screen Menu guide On Screen Menu Guide Adjust from +1 to +7. Adjusts the screen position. Adjust from -7 to +7. Adjusts the video color saturation. Adjust from -7 to +7. Accentuates bright and dark parts of video. Adjust the video shade. Adjust from -7 to +7. Adjusts the video brightness. Adjust from -7 to +7. Adjusts[...]

95 Using the On Screen Menu Using the On Screen Men u Set the Disc Lock “On”/“Off”. Page 82 Adjust the level from 0 to +8. Page 81 Enter the password. Page 80 Change the password. Page 81 Set to match your TV screen aspect. 4:3 panscan 4:3 letterbox W ide-screen (W idescreen) Set the video signal system* 2 to match your TV . Set to AUTO whe[...]

96 Appendix Solutions to Common Pr oblems Be sure to check the points belo w if CinemaStation doesn’t seem to be working nor mally for y ou. If y ou notice something wrong that is not listed below and y ou hav e already tried some solutions with no success , tur n off the CinemaStation power , remov e the po wer plug from the outlet and contact t[...]

97 Appendix Appendix No sound except fr om the Fr ont Speakers. 1 Y ou are listening to STEREO sound. Press STEREO and make sure sound field effect is on. 2 Y ou are playing a source such as Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS that doesn’t contain a special effect signal. Select another DSP Program. 3 A digital audio sampling frequency over 48 k[...]

98 Appendix Sound v olume will not increase. The power of the device connected to CinemaStation’ s output jack is not turned on. If the power of the device connected to the output jack is not turned on, playback may be distorted and volume low . T urn on the power of the connected device. Sound field effect will not w ork. It is not possible to r[...]

99 Appendix Appendix Disc Pla ybac k One of the buttons doesn’t w ork. Some discs do not allow certain operations. Playbac k does not start when pressing w , or it immediately stops. 1 When moved from a very cold place to a warm one, condensation forms on the lens. Let it alone for 1 to 2 hours. 2 Y ou inserted a disc that CinemaStation cannot pl[...]

100 Appendix The disc is ejected as soon as it is inserted. A disc that cannot be played has been inserted. Radio Reception Preset T uning does not w ork. 1 The Preset (memory) has been deleted. Perform Preset again. See page 41. T oo much noise b locks out stereo br oadcast. The radio station is far away from your area or your antenna is weak. 1 C[...]

101 Appendix Appendix The Remote Control does not w ork. 1 Y ou are outside the Remote Control operating range. Operate the Remote Control within 6 m (20 feet) and a 30° angle of the Remote Control Sensor . 2 The Remote Control Sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or lighting (inverted fluorescent lamps). Change the lighting or CinemaStation’ s [...]

102 Appendix Inf ormation The table belo w lists the types of discs you can play on CinemaStation. Video Discs T ype of Disc DVD V ideo SVCD (Super V ideo CD) V ideo CD Disc Logo Mark DIGITAL VIDEO DIGITAL VIDEO Playable discs Destination Region code of CinemaStation 1 ALL 1 The region code (an ID number assigned to each market region) is set for n[...]

103 Appendix Appendix • The following discs cannot be played with this unit. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CDV . (This product can play some types of DVD-R, DVD-R W (V ideo format only), DVD+R or DVD+R W discs.) • CinemaStation cannot play a CD-R, CD-R W , DVD-R, DVD- R W , DVD+R or DVD+R W disc that has not been finalized. Finalizing is a process that prep[...]

104 Appendix “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. MPEG Layer -3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. [...]

105 Appendix Appendix Glossar y Bit Stream A signal that is compressed and changed into digital format. Then depending on the decoder it can be processed as 5.1 multi-channel audio. Channel (ch) A channel is an audio type that has been divided based on range and other characteristics. Ex. 5.1 channel • Front Speakers, Left (1ch), Right (1ch) • [...]

106 Appendix LFE (Lo w Frequency Eff ect) 0.1 Channel This channel is for the reproduction of low bass signals. The frequency range for this channel is 20 Hz to 120 Hz. It is added to the full-range 5 channels in Dolby Digital and DTS to enhance low frequency sound for added effect. This channel is counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a low freq[...]

107 Appendix Appendix Index 5ch Stereo ...................................................................... 17 A A-B Repeat .................................................................... 35 Action ............................................................................ 17 C Changing the Order of Preset Stations .........................[...]

108 Appendix S Sci-Fi (Science Fiction) ................................................. 17 Selecting Radio Stations ................................................ 39 Auto T uning ............................................................... 39 Manual T uning ........................................................... 40 Preset T uning .......[...]

109 Appendix Appendix Specifications A UDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output P ower FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR OUND L/R 1 kHz, 0.9% THD , 6 Ω ........................................... 45 W U .S.A. and Canada models 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 Ω ........................ 45 W Maximum Power (EIAJ) FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R 1 kHz, 10% THD, 6 Ω ..[...]

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