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DVD HOME
CINEMA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL : SD-44HKSE
Before connecting up, operating or repairing this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and
completely.
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Safety Precautions CAUTION NOTES ON COPYRIGHTS: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast DO NOT OPEN via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK This product features the copy protection function developed by OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs NO USER-SERVICEABL
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Some Dos and Don’ts on the Safe Use of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. So, please read the points below for your own safety. ************** DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter-
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Table of Contents Operation with Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc 23-24 Introduction Playing an Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc . . . . . 23 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Some Dos and Don’ts on the Safe Use of Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Moving to another Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Ta
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Before Use Disc-related terms Playable Discs Title (DVD video discs only) The main film content or accompanying feature content DVD video discs or additional feature content, or music album. (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling Video CD (VCD) you to locate it easily. (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Chapter (DVD video discs only) Audio CD Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller (8 cm / 12 cm disc) than titles. A title is composed of one or several c
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Before Use (Continued) Storing discs Precautions After playing, store the disc in its case. Handling the unit Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sun- When shipping the unit light, as there may be a considerable temperature The original shipping carton and packing materials may increase inside the car. come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Cleaning discs When sett
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Front Panel and Display Window DISPLAY Window VOLUME controller ON/STANDBY indicator Lights red when the receiver is in Standby mode. Lights green when the receiver is in on mode (on). STOP/MEMO OPEN/CLOSE Remote sensor DISC Tray FUNCTION/PLAY Press and hold down this button about 3 seconds, then press repeatedly to select other function. MONO/STEREO/PAUSE TUNING (-/+)/ SKIP(. ./> >) ON/STANDBY PHONES connector Indicates current audio RDS Data type stream indicators TUNED indicator Indicates
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Remote Control Overview POWER OPEN/CLOSE FM/AM FUNCTION SELECTOR You can also select the desired function with the FUNC./PLAY on the front panel. SLEEP (p. 29) NUMBER SUBTITLE (p. 22) SOUND (p. 15) SUBTITLE RETURN (p. 17, 20, 25) AUDIO (p. 22, 24) SETUP (p. 17) DISPLAY (p. 16) ENTER ARROW TOP MENU (p. 22) For use in highlighting a selection Use the TOP MENU button to TOP MENU on a GUI menu screen, TITLE and display the title screen included MENU screen. on DVD video discs. MENU (
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Rear Panel POWER CORD SPEAKER Connectors COAXIAL DIGITAL IN Connector AV2 AUDIO Input (L/R)/VIDEO IN Connectors AV1 AUDIO Input (L/R)/VIDEO IN Connectors VIDEO OUTPUT SELECTOR Select either COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or RGB signal of EURO AV OUTPUT(TO TV) terminal depending on how you connect the DVD/CD Receiver to the TV. OPTICAL IN Connector S-VIDEO OUT Connector FM Antenna Connector MONITOR VIDEO OUT Connector COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Connectors AM Loop Antenna Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr Connectors
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Connections TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on Progressive Scan connection the capabilities of your existing equipment. If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” When you connect the DVD/CD Receiver to other television, you may take advantage of the DVD/CD equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug Receiver’s progressive scan output for the higher all of the equipment from the wall outlet before video quality possible. making an
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Connections (Continued) Optional Equipment Connections Connect a VCR to the AV1 connectors. 1 1 Connect an additional VCR to the AV2 connectors. 2 2 Connect an optical output of DVD Player (or Digital Audio Device etc) to the OPTICAL IN connector. 3 3 Connect an coaxial output of DVD Player (or Digital Audio Device etc) to the COAXIAL DIGITAL IN connector. 4 4 VCR Additional VCR OUT IN VIDEO IN OUT VIDEO AUDIO (L) AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) AUDIO (R) To AUDIO OUT (L/R)/ VIDEO OUT To AUDIO O
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Connections Aerial Connections Connect the supplied FM/AM aerial for listening to the radio. Connect the AM Loop aerial to the AM aerial connector. Connect he FM Wire aerial to the FM aerial connector. AM Loop aerial (supplied) FM Wire aerial (supplied) Notes To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM Loop aerial away from the DVD/CD Receiver and other components. Be sure to fully extend the FM wire aerial. After connecting the FM Wire aerial, keep it as horizontal as possible. 12
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Connections (Continued) Speaker System Connection Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (volume, distance, etc.). Front speaker Front speaker (Right) (Left) Center speaker + - + - + - Rear speaker Rear speaker (Right surround) (Left surround) + - + - Subwoofer + - Notes Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – t
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Connections (Continued) Speaker Positioning In the case of normal positioning using the 6 speakers (2 front speakers, centre speaker, 2 rear speakers and sub- woofer). If you want to play the excellent bass sound, DTS digital surround or Dolby Digital surround, you should connect a subwoofer. •Front speakers According to your listening position set up the speakers for equal distance. And by hearing position set up the interval between speakers to 45 degree. • Centre speaker The centre speakers a
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Before Operation Mini Glossary for Audio Stream & Sound Mode Surround mode You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to. Press CD/DVD to select Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality DVD mode. digital audio from DTS program sources such as discs, DVD and compact discs, etc.bearing the trademark. DTS Digital Each time you press SOUND button, the sound mode is Surround delivers up t
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Before Operation (Continued) 1 1 2 2 Press / to change the setting of an item. General Explanation 4 4 The number buttons can be also be used for setting This manual gives basic instructions for operating the numbers (e.g., title number). For some functions, DVD/CD Receiver. Some DVDs require specific opera- press ENTER to execute the setting. tion or allow only limited operation during playback. Temporary Feedback Field Icons When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating tha
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Before Operation (Continued) Picture Initial Setup DVD You can set your own Personal Preferences on the TV Aspect DVD/CD Receiver. 4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- nected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars General and Operation above and below the picture. 4:3 Panscan: Select when a conventional TV set is Press SETUP. connected. The video material formatted in the Pan & 1 1 The Setup menu appears. Scan style is played back in that style (Both sides of the Original
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Before Operation (Continued) Speaker Setup DVD Auto Play You can set up the DVD/CD Receiver so a DVD disc DVD 5.1 Speaker settings automatically starts playing whenever the DVD is insert- Select speaker settings, including volume balance and ed. delay time, or test the speaker settings. If Auto Play mode is set to On, this DVD/CD Receiver Speaker settings are only active on the Analog Multi- will search a title that playback time is longest and then Channel Output. (See “Speaker Setup”, page 2
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Before Operation (Continued) Parental Control DVD Area Code Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were DVD Rating used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for (See “Area Code List”, page 31). children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated from Disc Audio Code Set 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes a
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Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD and Video CD General Features Playback Setup DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 Note Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use Turn on the TV and select the video input source con- the remote control. Some features may also be nected to the DVD/CD Receiver. Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select available on the Setup menu. the input source connected to the DVD/CD Receiver. Moving to another TITLE Press CD/DVD to select DVD mode. 1/3 1 1 D
