JVC FS-S77B/FS-S77S manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS GVT0131-001A [J] DIGITAL FS-S77B/FS-S77S —Consists of CA-FSS77 and SP-UXS77B/SP-UXS77S For Customer Use: E nter below the Model No . and Serial No. w hich are located either on the rear , bot- tom or side of the cabinet. Retain this inf or mation f or future reference. Model No . Serial No . 00-00_Cover[J].fm[...]

G-1 Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1 Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2 Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. ATTENTION Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.: 1 Ne pas enlever les vis ni [...]

G-2 For U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not[...]

G-3 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2 CAUTION : Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3 CAUTION : Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4 REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE[...]

1 CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................ 2 Precautions .......................................................................... 2 How to Read This Manual .................................................. 2 Getting Started ........................................................ 3 Step 1: Unpack .......[...]

2 Introduction Precautions Installation • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C. • Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup in the System. • Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV. • Keep the speakers away from the [...]

3 Getting Started Step 1 : Unpack After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied. • FM antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Composite video cord (1) • Batteries (2) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately. [...]

4 Step 3 : Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see page 6. TV AUX DECODER AUDIO OUT P B P R Y OPTICAL DIGITAL IN AV COMPU LINK VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually printed[...]

5 LOW HIGH S-VIDEO VIDEO FM antenna (supplied) Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception. AM loop antenna Keep it connected. Vynile-covered wire (not supplied) Extend it horizontally. Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna using a 75 Ω wire with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN45325). Outdoor FM anten[...]

6 To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna To assemble the AM loop antenna To connect the AM loop antenna • If the AM loop antenna wire or speaker cords are covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl to expose the tip of the antenna by twisting the vinyl. • Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and pow[...]

7 Before Operating the System Playable Disc Types This unit has been designed to play back the following discs: In addition to the above discs, this system can play back audio data recorded on CD Text, CD-G (CD Graphics), and CD-Extra. • The following discs cannot be played back: DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-I (CD-I Ready), CD-ROM, Photo C[...]

8 Display Indicators The indications on the display teach you a lot of things while you are operating the System. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display. 1 Disc tray indicators • 1-5: Disc tray number indicators. • (tray indicator): – Lights when the disc is detected. – Blinking w[...]

9 Indications on the main display while operating a disc • If Resume is turned “ON” (see page 34), “RESUME” appears when you stop playback (except for Audio CD and MP3/ WMA/JPEG discs). While playing back a disc: While disc play is stopped: • DVD Video: • By pressing DISPLAY, you can show the current title and chapter numbers for a fe[...]

10 Daily Operations —Playback 1 Turn on the power. The STANDBY/ON lamp on the main unit lights in green. • Without pressing STANDBY/ON , the System turns on by pressing one of the source selecting buttons in the next step. 2 Select the source. Playback automatically starts if the selected source is ready to start. • If you press AUX, start pl[...]

11 Listening to the Radio To select the band (FM or AM) To tune in to a station While FM or AM is selected... Frequency starts changing on the display. When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the frequency stops changing. • When you repeatedly press the button, the frequency changes step by step. To stop searching [...]

12 Playing Back a Disc Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded. • DVD Video comprises of “ Titles ” which includes “ Chapters ,” DVD Audio/MP3/WMA comprise of “ Groups ” which include “ Tracks ,” and CD/SVCD/VCD comprise of only “ Tracks .” • For JPEG playback, see “Operations on the CONTROL Screen” o[...]

13 To locate an item directly You can select a title/chapter/track directly and start playback. • For DVD Video, you can select a title before starting playback , while you can select a chapter after starting playback . To use 3D Phonic While playing... To play back using the disc menu You can operate a disc—DVD and SVCD/VCD with Playback Contr[...]

14 Daily Operations —Sound&Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level from level 0 (VOL MIN) to level 50 (VOL MAX). To drop the volume in a moment Adjusting the Sound To emphasize rhythm feeling—RHYTHM AX This function emphasizes bass attack feeling. To adjust the tone You can adjust the bass and treble level fro[...]

15 Presetting Automatic DVD Sound Increase Level The DVD sound is sometimes recorded at a lower level than for other discs and sources. You can set the increase level for the currently loaded DVD, so you do not have to adjust the volume every time you change the source. • Once the current DVD is ejected, this setting is canceled and set automatic[...]

16 To adjust the picture tone 1 Select “USER1” or “USER2.” • Follow steps 1 and 2 explained on page 15. 2 Select a parameter you want to adjust. 3 Adjust the parameter. 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to adjust other parameters. To erase the screen, press VFP again while holding SHIFT. Setting the Clock Without setting the built-in clock, you canno[...]

17 Turning Off the Power Automatically To turn off the unit after playback is over—Auto Standby When Auto Standby is in use, the A.STANDBY indicator lights on the display. When disc play stops, the A.STANDBY indicator starts flashing. If no operation is done for about 3 minutes while the indicator is flashing, the System turns off (stands by) aut[...]

18 Unique DVD/VCD Operations Selecting the Sound Track For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing audio languages, you can select the language to listen to. For DVD Audio: While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to. For SVCD/VCD: When playing back a track, you can select the audio[...]

19 Selecting the Subtitle Language For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen. For SVCD: While playing, you can select the subtitles even if no subtitles are recorded on the disc. • You can also select the subtitle language using the on-[...]

20 Selecting Browsable Still Pictures While playing back a track (of DVD Audio) linked to browsable still pictures (BSP), you can select the still picture (turn the page) to be shown on the TV screen. • If a track is linked to browsable still pictures (BSP), they are usually shown in turn automatically during playback. • You can also select the[...]

21 Advanced Disc Operations Programming the Playing Order— Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the chapters or tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. 1 Before starting playback, activate Program Play. 2 Select chapters or tracks you want for Program Play. • For DVD/MP3/WMA: 1 Select a disc number. 2 Select a title or group n[...]

22 4 Start playback. To check the programmed contents Before or after playback... To modify the program Before or after playback... To exit from Program Play Before or after playback... Playing at Random—Random Play You can play the chapters or tracks of all loaded discs at random. • Random Play cannot be used for some DVDs. 1 Before starting p[...]

23 Playing Repeatedly • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 25). Repeat Play You can repeat playback. • For DVD Video: While playing... Before starting playback... • For DVD Audio: While playing or before playback... • For MP3/WMA: While playing or before playback... • For CD/SVCD/VCD: While playing (with[...]

24 On-Screen Disc Operations On-screen Bar Information You can check the disc information (except for MP3/WMA/ JPEG disc) and use some functions through the on-screen bar. 2 OFF 1/3 1/3 1/3 TIME 4 TITLE 14 TOT AL 1:25:58 CHAP 23 DVD-VIDEO TITLE 2 TIME OFF CHAP . 1 / 31 / 3 1 / 1 TIME 1:01:58 CHAP 3 8.5Mbps 1 3 DISC 2 ON SCREEN 7 REPEAT ENTER 8 DVD/[...]

25 Operations Using the On-screen Bar Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video: While a disc is selected as the source... 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. 2 Select (highlight) the item you want. 3 Display the pop-up window. 4 Select the desired option in the pop-up window. 5 Finish the setting. To erase the on-screen bar[...]

26 4 Select the repeat mode you want. * During Program Play and Random Play, “STEP” appears. 5 Finish the setting. A-B Repeat • See also page 23. 1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pull- down menu. 2 Select . 3 Display the pop-up window. 4 Select “A-B”. 5 Select the start point (A). 6 Select the end point (B). Time Search[...]

27 4 Enter the desired chapter/track number. • To correct a misentry, press the 10 keys until the desired number shown in the pop-up window. 5 Finish the setting. Operations on t he CONTROL Screen The CONTROL screen automatically appears on the TV screen when you load an MP3, WMA, or JPEG disc. You can search for and play the desired tracks throu[...]

28 To move the highlight bar between group list and track list To select a group/track in the list To start playback • Once you start playing back a JPEG track, the CONTROL screen goes off. • To cancel slide-show, and display the current still picture, press ENTER. To repeat slide-show for JPEG While playing or before starting playback... • F[...]

29 Timer Operations Setting the Timer Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite music. You can store three Daily Timer settings; however, you can activate only one of the timers at a time. • To exit from the timer setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as required. • To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL. You can return to the [...]

30 2 Set the hour then the minute for off-time. 3 Select the playback source—“TUNER FM,” “TUNER AM,” “DISC,” or “AUX.” 4 For “TUNER FM” and “TUNER AM”: Select a preset channel. For “DISC”: Select the disc number, title/group number, then the chapter/track number. 5 Select the volume level. • You can select the volume[...]

31 Setup Menu Operations . Operating Procedure You can use the Setup Menus only when a disc is selected as the source and its playback is not yet started. Ex.: Selecting “STILL PICTURE” for “FILE TYPE”: 1 Display the Setup Menu. 2 Select one of the Setup Menus. 3 Select the item you want to adjust. 4 Display the pop-up window. 5 Select the [...]

32 6 Finish the setting. 7 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set other items on the same Setup Menu. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set other items on another Setup Menu. To erase the Setup Menu 7 LANGUAGE Setup Menu You can select the initial languages for disc playback. You can also select the language shown on the TV screen while operating this System. MENU LANGUA[...]

33 PICTURE SOURCE You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an appropriate option—picture source type (either video source or film source). Select one of the following: SCREEN SAVER You can activate or deactivate screen saver while operating the built-in disc player. Select one of the following: FILE TYPE If both audio tracks (MP3 or WM[...]

34 D. RANGE COMPRESSION You can compress the dynamic range (the difference between the loudest sound and the softest sound) to enjoy a powerful sound even at a low volume level when listening to Dolby Digital software. This is useful at night. • The effectiveness varies depends on a software. Select one of the following: 7 OTHERS Setup Menu You c[...]

35 Restricting the Review —Parental Lock You can restrict playback of DVD Video containing violent scenes and those unsuitable for your family members. Once you have set the rating level, such violent scenes (for which a higher level than you set is assigned) may be skipped or changed to another scene (depending on how the disc is programmed). To[...]

36 To change the setting 1 Display the PARENTAL LOCK sub menu. • Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To set Parental Lock”. “PASSWORD” is automatically selected. • You cannot select any item other than “EXIT” until you enter the correct password. 2 Enter your password. • If you enter a wrong password, “– – – –”appears again. • I[...]

37 Additional Information Learning More about This System Getting Started (see pages 3 to 6) Changing the Scanning Mode • To enjoy the progressive video picture, connect a TV with the progressive video input using component video cord. Daily Operations—Playback (see pages 10 to 13) Listening to the Radio: • If you store a new station into an [...]

38 On-Screen Disc Operations (see pages 24 to 28) • For JPEG files playback... – It is recommended that you record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will take a long time to be shown.) – This System can play only baseline JPEG files. Progressive JPEG files or lossless JPEG [...]

39 Maintenance To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs and mechanism clean. Handling discs • When removing the disc from its case, hold it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. • Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc. • Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping. • Be c[...]

40 Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. General: Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish. ] There is a time limit. Repeat the procedure again. Operations are disabled. ] The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external ele[...]

41 Language Code List AA Afar AB Abkhazian AF Afrikaans AM Ameharic AR Arabic AS Assamese AY Aymara AZ Azerbaijani BA Bashkir BE Byelorussian BG Bulgarian BH Bihari BI Bislama BN Bengali, Bangla BO Tibetan BR Breton CA Catalan CO Corsican CS Czech CY Welsh DA Danish DZ Bhutani EL Greek EO Esperanto ET Estonian EU Basque FA Persian FI Finnish FJ Fij[...]

42 Country/Area Codes List √ AD Andorra AE United Arab Emirates AF Afghanistan AG Antigua and Barbuda AI Anguilla AL Albania AM Armenia AN Netherlands Antilles AO Angola AQ Antarctica AR Argentina AS American Samoa AT Austria AU Australia AW Aruba AZ Azerbaijan BA Bosnia and Herzegovina BB Barbados BD Bangladesh BE Belgium BF Burkina Faso BG Bulg[...]

43 NP Nepal NR Nauru NU Niue NZ New Zealand OM Oman PA Panama PE Peru PF French Polynesia PG Papua New Guinea PH Philippines PK Pakistan PL Poland PM Saint Pierre and Miquelon PN Pitcairn PR Puerto Rico PT Portugal PW Palau PY Paraguay QA Qatar RE Réunion RO Romania RU Russian Federation RW Rwanda SA Saudi Arabia SB Solomon Islands SC Seychelles S[...]

44 Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls. DISPLA Y SLEEP SET CLOCK/ TIMER FADE MUTING REPEAT A-B REPEA T BASS/ TREBLE RHYTHM AX RETURN CANCEL P AGE + DVD LEVEL 3D PHONIC ANGLE AUDIO SUB TITLE PROGRESSIVE TOP MENU ENTER ON SCREEN MENU SET UP FM/PLA Y MODE VOLUME 1 4 7 10 0 2 5 8 3 6 9 10 RM-SFSS77J REMOTE CONTROL [...]

45 Specifications Amplifier section Output Power: LOW: 25 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. HIGH: 25 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 Ω at 10 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. Analog input: AUX: Sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) 400 mV/47 k Ω (at “AUX L[...]

THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY IS V ALID ONL Y IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED ST A TES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEAL TH OF PUER TO RICO. WHA T WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner . Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during norm[...]

BT -51001-5 (0301) QUALITY SER VICE HOW TO LOCA TE YOUR JVC SER VICE CENTER Dear Customer , In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit.In the event that repairs are necessary , please call 1 (800)537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www[...]

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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS GVT0131-002A [C] DIGITAL English FS-S77B —Consists of CA-FSS77 and SP-UXS77B Français 00-00_Cover[C].fm Page 1 Monday, March 1, 2004 7:01 PM[...]

G-1 Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1 Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2 Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. ATTENTION Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.: 1 Ne pas enlever les vis ni [...]

G-2 For U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not[...]

G-3 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2 CAUTION : Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3 CAUTION : Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4 REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE[...]

1 English CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................ 2 Precautions .......................................................................... 2 How to Read This Manual .................................................. 2 Getting Started ........................................................ 3 Step 1: Unpack[...]

2 English Introduction Precautions Installation • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C. • Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup in the System. • Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV. • Keep the speakers away f[...]

3 English Getting Started Step 1 : Unpack After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied. • FM antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Composite video cord (1) • Batteries (2) If any item is missing, consult your dealer immed[...]

4 English Step 3 : Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see page 6. TV AUX DECODER AUDIO OUT P B P R Y OPTICAL DIGITAL IN AV COMPU LINK VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually[...]

5 English LOW HIGH S-VIDEO VIDEO FM antenna (supplied) Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception. AM loop antenna Keep it connected. Vynile-covered wire (not supplied) Extend it horizontally. Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna using a 75 Ω wire with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN45325). Outdoor [...]

6 English To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna To assemble the AM loop antenna To connect the AM loop antenna • If the AM loop antenna wire or speaker cords are covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl to expose the tip of the antenna by twisting the vinyl. • Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords[...]

7 English Before Operating the System Playable Disc Types This unit has been designed to play back the following discs: In addition to the above discs, this system can play back audio data recorded on CD Text, CD-G (CD Graphics), and CD-Extra. • The following discs cannot be played back: DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-I (CD-I Ready), CD-ROM,[...]

8 English Display Indicators The indications on the display teach you a lot of things while you are operating the System. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display. 1 Disc tray indicators • 1-5: Disc tray number indicators. • (tray indicator): – Lights when the disc is detected. – Bl[...]

9 English Indications on the main display while operating a disc • If Resume is turned “ON” (see page 34), “RESUME” appears when you stop playback (except for Audio CD and MP3/ WMA/JPEG discs). While playing back a disc: While disc play is stopped: • DVD Video: • By pressing DISPLAY, you can show the current title and chapter numbers [...]

10 English Daily Operations —Playback 1 Turn on the power. The STANDBY/ON lamp on the main unit lights in green. • Without pressing STANDBY/ON , the System turns on by pressing one of the source selecting buttons in the next step. 2 Select the source. Playback automatically starts if the selected source is ready to start. • If you press AUX, [...]

11 English Listening to the Radio To select the band (FM or AM) To tune in to a station While FM or AM is selected... Frequency starts changing on the display. When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the frequency stops changing. • When you repeatedly press the button, the frequency changes step by step. To stop se[...]

12 English Playing Back a Disc Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded. • DVD Video comprises of “ Titles ” which includes “ Chapters ,” DVD Audio/MP3/WMA comprise of “ Groups ” which include “ Tracks ,” and CD/SVCD/VCD comprise of only “ Tracks .” • For JPEG playback, see “Operations on the CONTROL Scr[...]

13 English To locate an item directly You can select a title/chapter/track directly and start playback. • For DVD Video, you can select a title before starting playback , while you can select a chapter after starting playback . To use 3D Phonic While playing... To play back using the disc menu You can operate a disc—DVD and SVCD/VCD with Playba[...]

14 English Daily Operations —Sound&Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level from level 0 (VOL MIN) to level 50 (VOL MAX). To drop the volume in a moment Adjusting the Sound To emphasize rhythm feeling—RHYTHM AX This function emphasizes bass attack feeling. To adjust the tone You can adjust the bass and treble l[...]

15 English Presetting Automatic DVD Sound Increase Level The DVD sound is sometimes recorded at a lower level than for other discs and sources. You can set the increase level for the currently loaded DVD, so you do not have to adjust the volume every time you change the source. • Once the current DVD is ejected, this setting is canceled and set a[...]

16 English To adjust the picture tone 1 Select “USER1” or “USER2.” • Follow steps 1 and 2 explained on page 15. 2 Select a parameter you want to adjust. 3 Adjust the parameter. 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to adjust other parameters. To erase the screen, press VFP again while holding SHIFT. Setting the Clock Without setting the built-in clock, y[...]

17 English Turning Off the Power Automatically To turn off the unit after playback is over—Auto Standby When Auto Standby is in use, the A.STANDBY indicator lights on the display. When disc play stops, the A.STANDBY indicator starts flashing. If no operation is done for about 3 minutes while the indicator is flashing, the System turns off (stands[...]

18 English Unique DVD/VCD Operations Selecting the Sound Track For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing audio languages, you can select the language to listen to. For DVD Audio: While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to. For SVCD/VCD: When playing back a track, you can select t[...]

19 English Selecting the Subtitle Language For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen. For SVCD: While playing, you can select the subtitles even if no subtitles are recorded on the disc. • You can also select the subtitle language using[...]

20 English Selecting Browsable Still Pictures While playing back a track (of DVD Audio) linked to browsable still pictures (BSP), you can select the still picture (turn the page) to be shown on the TV screen. • If a track is linked to browsable still pictures (BSP), they are usually shown in turn automatically during playback. • You can also se[...]

21 English Advanced Disc Operations Programming the Playing Order— Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the chapters or tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. 1 Before starting playback, activate Program Play. 2 Select chapters or tracks you want for Program Play. • For DVD/MP3/WMA: 1 Select a disc number. 2 Select a title or[...]

22 English 4 Start playback. To check the programmed contents Before or after playback... To modify the program Before or after playback... To exit from Program Play Before or after playback... Playing at Random—Random Play You can play the chapters or tracks of all loaded discs at random. • Random Play cannot be used for some DVDs. 1 Before st[...]

23 English Playing Repeatedly • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 25). Repeat Play You can repeat playback. • For DVD Video: While playing... Before starting playback... • For DVD Audio: While playing or before playback... • For MP3/WMA: While playing or before playback... • For CD/SVCD/VCD: While playi[...]

24 English On-Screen Disc Operations On-screen Bar Information You can check the disc information (except for MP3/WMA/ JPEG disc) and use some functions through the on-screen bar. 2 OFF 1/3 1/3 1/3 TIME 4 TITLE 14 TOT AL 1:25:58 CHAP 23 DVD-VIDEO TITLE 2 TIME OFF CHAP . 1 / 31 / 3 1 / 1 TIME 1:01:58 CHAP 3 8.5Mbps 1 3 DISC 2 ON SCREEN 7 REPEAT ENTE[...]

25 English Operations Using the On-screen Bar Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video: While a disc is selected as the source... 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. 2 Select (highlight) the item you want. 3 Display the pop-up window. 4 Select the desired option in the pop-up window. 5 Finish the setting. To erase the on-sc[...]

26 English 4 Select the repeat mode you want. * During Program Play and Random Play, “STEP” appears. 5 Finish the setting. A-B Repeat • See also page 23. 1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pull- down menu. 2 Select . 3 Display the pop-up window. 4 Select “A-B”. 5 Select the start point (A). 6 Select the end point (B). Tim[...]

27 English 4 Enter the desired chapter/track number. • To correct a misentry, press the 10 keys until the desired number shown in the pop-up window. 5 Finish the setting. Operations on t he CONTROL Screen The CONTROL screen automatically appears on the TV screen when you load an MP3, WMA, or JPEG disc. You can search for and play the desired trac[...]

28 English To move the highlight bar between group list and track list To select a group/track in the list To start playback • Once you start playing back a JPEG track, the CONTROL screen goes off. • To cancel slide-show, and display the current still picture, press ENTER. To repeat slide-show for JPEG While playing or before starting playback.[...]

29 English Timer Operations Setting the Timer Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite music. You can store three Daily Timer settings; however, you can activate only one of the timers at a time. • To exit from the timer setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as required. • To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL. You can return[...]

30 English 2 Set the hour then the minute for off-time. 3 Select the playback source—“TUNER FM,” “TUNER AM,” “DISC,” or “AUX.” 4 For “TUNER FM” and “TUNER AM”: Select a preset channel. For “DISC”: Select the disc number, title/group number, then the chapter/track number. 5 Select the volume level. • You can select th[...]

31 English Setup Menu Operations . Operating Procedure You can use the Setup Menus only when a disc is selected as the source and its playback is not yet started. Ex.: Selecting “STILL PICTURE” for “FILE TYPE”: 1 Display the Setup Menu. 2 Select one of the Setup Menus. 3 Select the item you want to adjust. 4 Display the pop-up window. 5 Sel[...]

32 English 6 Finish the setting. 7 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set other items on the same Setup Menu. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set other items on another Setup Menu. To erase the Setup Menu 7 LANGUAGE Setup Menu You can select the initial languages for disc playback. You can also select the language shown on the TV screen while operating this System. MEN[...]

33 English PICTURE SOURCE You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an appropriate option—picture source type (either video source or film source). Select one of the following: SCREEN SAVER You can activate or deactivate screen saver while operating the built-in disc player. Select one of the following: FILE TYPE If both audio tracks (M[...]

34 English D. RANGE COMPRESSION You can compress the dynamic range (the difference between the loudest sound and the softest sound) to enjoy a powerful sound even at a low volume level when listening to Dolby Digital software. This is useful at night. • The effectiveness varies depends on a software. Select one of the following: 7 OTHERS Setup Me[...]

35 English Restricting the Review —Parental Lock You can restrict playback of DVD Video containing violent scenes and those unsuitable for your family members. Once you have set the rating level, such violent scenes (for which a higher level than you set is assigned) may be skipped or changed to another scene (depending on how the disc is program[...]

36 English To change the setting 1 Display the PARENTAL LOCK sub menu. • Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To set Parental Lock”. “PASSWORD” is automatically selected. • You cannot select any item other than “EXIT” until you enter the correct password. 2 Enter your password. • If you enter a wrong password, “– – – –” appears aga[...]

37 English Additional Information Learning More about This System Getting Started (see pages 3 to 6) Changing the Scanning Mode • To enjoy the progressive video picture, connect a TV with the progressive video input using component video cord. Daily Operations—Playback (see pages 10 to 13) Listening to the Radio: • If you store a new station [...]

38 English On-Screen Disc Operations (see pages 24 to 28) • For JPEG files playback... – It is recommended that you record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will take a long time to be shown.) – This System can play only baseline JPEG files. Progressive JPEG files or lossle[...]

39 English Maintenance To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs and mechanism clean. Handling discs • When removing the disc from its case, hold it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. • Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc. • Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping. [...]

40 English Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. General: Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish. ] There is a time limit. Repeat the procedure again. Operations are disabled. ] The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to exte[...]

41 English Language Code List AA Afar AB Abkhazian AF Afrikaans AM Ameharic AR Arabic AS Assamese AY Aymara AZ Azerbaijani BA Bashkir BE Byelorussian BG Bulgarian BH Bihari BI Bislama BN Bengali, Bangla BO Tibetan BR Breton CA Catalan CO Corsican CS Czech CY Welsh DA Danish DZ Bhutani EL Greek EO Esperanto ET Estonian EU Basque FA Persian FI Finnis[...]

42 English Country/Area Codes List √ AD Andorra AE United Arab Emirates AF Afghanistan AG Antigua and Barbuda AI Anguilla AL Albania AM Armenia AN Netherlands Antilles AO Angola AQ Antarctica AR Argentina AS American Samoa AT Austria AU Australia AW Aruba AZ Azerbaijan BA Bosnia and Herzegovina BB Barbados BD Bangladesh BE Belgium BF Burkina Faso[...]

43 English NP Nepal NR Nauru NU Niue NZ New Zealand OM Oman PA Panama PE Peru PF French Polynesia PG Papua New Guinea PH Philippines PK Pakistan PL Poland PM Saint Pierre and Miquelon PN Pitcairn PR Puerto Rico PT Portugal PW Palau PY Paraguay QA Qatar RE Réunion RO Romania RU Russian Federation RW Rwanda SA Saudi Arabia SB Solomon Islands SC Seyc[...]

44 English Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls. DISPLA Y SLEEP SET CLOCK/ TIMER FADE MUTING REPEAT A-B REPEA T BASS/ TREBLE RHYTHM AX RETURN CANCEL P AGE + DVD LEVEL 3D PHONIC ANGLE AUDIO SUB TITLE PROGRESSIVE TOP MENU ENTER ON SCREEN MENU SET UP FM/PLA Y MODE VOLUME 1 4 7 10 0 2 5 8 3 6 9 10 RM-SFSS77J REMOTE [...]

45 English Specifications Amplifier section Output Power: LOW: 25 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 W at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. HIGH: 25 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 W at 10 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. Analog input: AUX: Sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) 400 mV/47 k Ω (at “A[...]

45 Français Spécifications Section de l’amplificateur Puissance de sortie: LOW: 25 W par canal, min. RMS, entraîné sur 4 W à 1 Hz avec moins de 10% de distorsion harmonique totale. HIGH: 25 W par canal, min. RMS, entraîné sur 4 W à 10 Hz avec moins de 10% de distorsion harmonique totale. Entrée analogique: AUX: Sensibilité/Impédance (?[...]

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