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DPL4000 Audio Video Receiver User’s Guide
Safety Information Rating Information: At bottom of the unit this unit comply with the existing requirements In accordance with the rating plate of the unit, this unit complies with current standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility. Please respect the environment Before throwing any batteries away, consult your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling.
Table of Content Safety Information Troubleshooting Tips Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3 Set Up and Maintenance of the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Protect your Components from Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Connecting to Audio-Visual Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Digital Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Component Connections . . .
Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver You should receive the following items: + H O M E T H E AT E R A U D I O V I D E O R E C E I V E R D P L 4 0 0 0 VOLUME - ON/ECO SURR.
Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Remote Control 1. Press the part indicated and push in the direction of the arrow to open the battery compartment door. • Do not connect to the AC power cords until all connections are completed. EN • Do not use your set immediately after transferring it from a cold place to a warm place: there is risk of condensation. • Do not expose your set to water and excessively high temperatures. 2.
Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components NOTE Before making any connections, check that the unit is switched off. With volume turned down to a low level, switch power on only after all connections have been made. S-VIDEO to AUDIO OUT (SAT) MONITOR OUT The composite, S-Video output is for connecting to TV or Video Monitor to view video sources connected to Composite video input (DVD, VCR, V-AUX, SAT), S-Video input (DVD, SAT) respectively. The current mode (DVD, CD etc...
Getting Started Digital Connections Connecting the Antennas EN Read instructions carefully when connecting components to the receiver. Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS or PCM signals when compatible components are connected. DVD / CD Player / SAT COAXIAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO) Connect to coaxial digital output of DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible devices.
Getting Started AM Loop Antenna Connecting the Speakers To connect the speakers, rotate the speaker jack counter-clockwise. Insert the speaker wire into the terminal. Secure the wire in place by turning the speaker jack clockwise. To connect the speaker cords HINT • For FM reception, extend antenna to its full length and arrange the Antenna as a T Shape • For AM reception, rotate the antenna horizontally to get better reception.
Getting Started Positioning your speaker Alignment Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead of them. 1 Left, Right (Front Speakers) They carry primarily music and sound effects 2 Center In surround mode, the center speaker carries much of the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be set between the left and right speakers.
Getting Started Preferred surround placement Location If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the listening area, not behind it. Advanced Setting Alternative Surround Placement Rear wall If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or even towards the sidewalls (C, D). Experiment with placement until surround sounds seem to envelop you, rather than coming from behind you.
Getting Started Test Tone / Channel balance Channel balance Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator for balancing the channels. As the signal "travels" from channel to channel, adjust the level controls until each channel plays at the same loudness level. Using Headphones To listen privately through your audio system, use the PHONES jack on the receiver. However, make sure you turn down the volume before you put on the headphones.
Operating Your Receiver 5 1 13 14 6 H O M E T H E AT E R A U D I O V I D E O R E C E I V E R D P L 4 0 0 0 VOLUME ON/ECO BAND TUNING MEMORY SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT OK SOURCE ST/M SURR. MODE DSP MODE MUTE BASS/TREBLE LEVEL OPEN/CLOSE L 3 4 12 9 11 Receiver Controls 1. ON/ECO Press to enter Standby mode or to power off the unit. 2. MUTE To mute speakers and headphone out. 3. PHONES Plug your headphones (not supplied) into it for your private enjoyment.
Operating Your Receiver Your Remote Control Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote control (see relevant section on page 3.) 3. Source Buttons To turn on and select various audio/ video sources and enable related functions. 2 4. Source Selector To select which unit/mode you want to control with your remote. 1 8 5. Speaker Settings dts - Selects dts decoding. Stereo - Disables all surround mode and enable stereo mode. theater mode - accesses all DSP modes.
Operating Your Receiver Display STEREO PCM C S DVD / VCR / SAT / TUNER / TAPE / V-AUX / C D / TV COAX • The arrow points to the respective icon to show the current source. • Coaxial digital input selected. STEREO • Tuner stereo signal detected. • Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode. TUNED • Tuner station detected. • Audio output is in Dolby Pro Logic mode. SLEEP • Unit in Sleep mode. • Audio output is in Dolby Pro Logic II mode. EQ • EQ effect activated.
Operating Your Receiver Switching on/off Selection of Audio/Video source • To enter Standby Mode, press the ON/ECO button once. When one of the audio/video source is selected, the audio and video input corresponding to the name will be activated. The receiver acts as a switching device between all the sources that are plugged into it. Press SOURCE or on the main unit or one of the source buttons on the remote control to access the desired source.
Operating your Receiver Example 2: Based on example 1, the VCR input is selected. If SAT is selected, image and sound from the SAT source will replace the VCR. BAND TUN SOURCE Using the receiver to play a source After having properly connected a source (DVD, CD, VCR) to the receiver, you can partly control them through the receiver. Playing a DVD with the receiver 1.
Operating your Receiver Operating the Radio The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for FM/MW/LW radio function. NOTE The remote control selector must be set on hifi. 5- Tune the stations by pressing TUNING UP or DOWN on the main unit or REV or FWD on the remote control repeatedly until the desired station is found. Alternatively, you can press and hold the respective buttons for about one second to activate the automatic SEARCH function.
Operating your Receiver Storing radio stations: The receiver can store up to 40 radio stations in memory. You can enter every single radio station yourself or the receiver can store all available radio station automatically in an ascending order. Manual preset 1. Select FM, MW or LW band by pressing BAND on the main unit or tuner on the remote control repeatedly. Automatic preset storing 1. Select the band by pressing BAND on the main unit or tuner on the remote control.
Operating your Receiver Retrieving preset stations RDS (Radio Data System) for FM Only 1. Press SOURCE or on the main unit or tuner on the remote control to select tuner mode. BAND TU SOURCE EN The RDS icon shows on display when RDS data are received. The following information may be available on certain stations: • Frequency station, • Station name, • Program type, • Clock, • Radio text Press RDS on the remote control repeatedly to select the type of information you want to display. 2.
Operating your Receiver You can search for stations using one of the following program types: NEWS = news AFFAIRS = current affairs INFO = information SPORT = Sport EDUCAT = education DRAMA = series and plays CULTURE = religion or national culture SCIENCE = science and technology VARIED = miscellaneous POP M = pop music ROCK M = rock music MOR M = middle-of-the-road music, easy listening music LIGHT M = classical music CLASSICS = serious classical OTHER M = not classed WEATHER = weather, medical FINANCE = s
Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems Dolby Digital This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems. The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital format. Dolby Digital provides better sound quality and more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround.
Advanced Sound Control Stereo Dolby ProLogic II The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs from the front speakers. Use this mode if you have connected the front speakers only. To provide a an exciting experience while listening to music, DPL II provides several advanced setting to adjust the DPLII Music mode. By modifying the settings, you will be able to adjust the music output effect according to different Home Theater set up, recordings and to suit better your personal tastes.
Advanced Sound Control Fine Setting of the Components Digital Input The receiver has pre-selected surround mode once you turn on the unit by pressing the Source Buttons (like DVD, SAT, CD) directly. The default surround modes for different components are listed in the table below. If you decide to change the surround mode, you can press the SURR MODE button on the main unit or theater modes on the remote control repeatedly to toggle among the different surround mode choices and select the one you want.
Advanced Sound Control Speaker Configurations You can also change the setup of the speakers. NOTE 1. Access the Setup menu by pressing the SETUP button. MORY SETUP TEST TONE EQ • The sub-woofer selection will always be YES when the main speakers are set to small (SML). • For the subwoofer phase setting, it will be affected by how you locate the subwoofer. Try both + and - settings and select the one that has better bass effect.
Advanced Sound Control Speaker Icons The receiver shows you the speakers’ types and settings on the display with the following icons: L L LS R Large front speakers R Small front speakers C Large center speaker C Small center speaker RS Large rear speakers Small rear speakers LS RS LFE It is important to note, however, that not all Dolby Digital sources are encoded with the full complement of five channels plus LFE*.
Advance Sound Control Fine Setting of the Speakers This receiver supports a wide range of speakers and subwoofers. For optimal surround sound enjoyment, you need to register the speaker selection settings of your audio system. If you buy this receiver with accompanied speaker package, then this step has been done for you. Also, to make the surround sound more effective and suit the acoustic conditions in your listening room, you need to delay the signal from some of the speakers.
Troubleshooting Tips Receiver/Tuner Operation TAPE OUT and REC OUT do not operate in VCR mode. ST indicator is off. • Check to make sure the unit is not in 6-channel direct input mode. • Adjust the antenna. • Press DIGITAL INPUT/ST/MONO button to insure you are not outputting in mono. The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise. • The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna. • Adjust Antenna • Reposition Antenna away from any electronics.
Care and Maintenance Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance. Cleaning Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth. Important battery information • Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your remote control for more than one month. • Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries. • Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to provincial and local regulations.
Universal Remote Control TV functions EN ab sat/c dvd y dela up rep. pty at ter thea es mod o stere vcr/s /cd dts dvd tv o vide / vcr hifi r tune tape cd tal digi According to the devices and when they were put on the market, all the functions represented on this page will not inevitably be available.
Universal Remote Control DVD-CD functions tape cd tal digi y dela up rep. pty at ter thea es mod o stere vcr/s /cd dts o vide / vcr dvd tv ab sat/c dvd hifi r tune DVD According to the devices and when they were put on the market, all the functions represented on this page will not inevitably be available.
Universal Remote Control Universal remote control Programming You can program your remote control to control other devices. Before making the following adjustments, see below for the 3 number code which corresponds to the brand of your device, and write it down in the chart below. TV Functions DVD or CD unit VCR/SAT receiver 1. Position the key on the device that you want to control. 2. Keep the RDS menu key down and enter the 3 number code. 3. Release the RDS menu key.
Language Codes For audio track and subtitle selection when operating DVD player only.