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.
Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user 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.
Some Dos and Don’ts on the Safe Use of Equipment ************** 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- connections between the pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing connections.
Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Some Dos and Don’ts on the Safe Use of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Use Playable Discs Title (DVD video discs only) The main film content or accompanying feature content or additional feature content, or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily. DVD video discs (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can play a DVD-RW, SVCD and CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA or JPEG files.
Before Use (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials may come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be disturbed during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc. Storing discs After playing, store the disc in its case.
Front Panel and Display Window VOLUME controller DISPLAY Window INTRODUCTION ON/STANDBY indicator Lights red when the receiver is in Standby mode. Lights green when the receiver is in on mode (on). STOP/MEMO Remote sensor OPEN/CLOSE 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(.
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) DISPLAY (p. 16) SETUP (p. 17) ENTER ARROW For use in highlighting a selection on a GUI menu screen, TITLE and MENU screen. MENU (p. 22) Use the MENU button to display the menu screen included on DVD video discs. PRESET(+/-) (p.
Rear Panel POWER CORD 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 MONITOR VIDEO OUT Connector COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Connectors Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
Connections TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. When you connect the DVD/CD Receiver to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections. When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the VIDEO OUT SELECTOR on the rear panel to COMPONENT. When using the SCART socket, set the VIDEO OUT SELECTOR to SCART.
Connections (Continued) 1 Connect a VCR to the AV1 connectors. 2 Connect an additional VCR to the AV2 connectors. 3 Connect an optical output of DVD Player (or Digital Audio Device etc) to the OPTICAL IN connector. 4 Connect an coaxial output of DVD Player (or Digital Audio Device etc) to the COAXIAL DIGITAL IN connector.
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.
Connections (Continued) Speaker System Connection Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords. Front speaker (Right) - - Rear speaker (Right surround) + Front speaker (Left) Center speaker + + PREPARATION To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (volume, distance, etc.). + - + - Rear speaker (Left surround) - Subwoofer + - Notes Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –.
Connections (Continued) Speaker Positioning In the case of normal positioning using the 6 speakers (2 front speakers, centre speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer). 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.
Before Operation Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio from DTS program sources such as discs, DVD and compact discs, etc.bearing the trademark. DTS Digital Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent audio(which means identical to the original masters) and results in exceptional clarity throughout a true 360 degree sound field. The term DTS is a trademark of DTS Technology, LLC. Manufactured under license from DTS Technology, LLC.
Before Operation (Continued) General Explanation 2 to change the setting of an item. Press 1/2 4 The number buttons can be also be used for setting This manual gives basic instructions for operating the DVD/CD Receiver. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD/CD Receiver or is not available on the disc. numbers (e.g., title number).
Before Operation (Continued) Picture You can set your own Personal Preferences on the DVD/CD Receiver. TV Aspect General and Operation 1 Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. Disc Audio Original Disc Subtitle English Disc Menu French Rating German Area Code Spanish TV Aspect Italian Menu Language Dutch Progressive Scan Polish 4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture.
Before Operation (Continued) Speaker Setup 5.1 Speaker settings Auto Play DVD Select speaker settings, including volume balance and delay time, or test the speaker settings. Speaker settings are only active on the Analog MultiChannel Output. (See “Speaker Setup”, page 27.) You can set up the DVD/CD Receiver so a DVD disc automatically starts playing whenever the DVD is inserted.
Before Operation (Continued) Rating Area Code DVD Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for 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 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are available for selection on some discs. Ratings are country-dependent. DVD video discs may or may not respond to the parental control setting if the Area Code of the disc is set wrongly.
Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD and Video CD Playback Setup DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD/CD Receiver. Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD/CD Receiver. General Features Note Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the remote control. Some features may also be available on the Setup menu. Moving to another TITLE Press CD/DVD to select DVD mode.
Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) General Features (continued) Video CDs - Repeat Track/All/Off 1 To repeat the track currently playing, press REPEAT. DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 1 Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. The DVD/CD Receiver will now go into PAUSE mode. 2 You can advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing PAUSE/STEP repeatedly on the remote control. 3 To return to normal play, press PLAY. Slow Motion DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 The Repeat Track icon appears on the TV screen.
Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) General Features (continued) 3 Press CLEAR. 3D Surround 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to erase additional Marker numbers. 5 To remove the MARKER SEARCH menu, press SEARCH. VCD2.0 VCD1.1 DVD 3D SUR The Marker number will be erased from the list.
Operation with Audio and MP3/WMA Disc Playing an Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc MP3 About MP3 WMA The DVD/CD Receiver can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3/WMA recordings, read the notes on MP3/WMA Recordings on right. 1 2 An MP3 file is audio data compressed by using the MPEG1 audio layer-3 file-coding scheme. We call files that have the “.mp3” file extension “MP3 files”. The player can not read an MP3 file that has a file extension other than “.
Operation with Audio and MP3/WMA Disc (Continued) Pause CD MP3 Repeat A-B WMA 1 Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. 2 To return to playback, press PLAY or press PAUSE/STEP again. CD To repeat a sequence. 1 During disc playback, press REPEAT A-B at your chosen starting point. The Repeat icon and “A * ” appears on the menu screen. Moving to another Track CD MP3 WMA Press SKIP . or > briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track.
Operation with JPEG Disc JPEG This DVD/CD Receiver can play discs with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read the notes on JPEG Recordings on right. 1 2 Press CD/DVD to select DVD mode. Insert a disc and close the tray. The MP3/WMA-JPEG choice menu appears on the TV screen. MP3 WMA Moving to another File Press SKIP . or > once during viewing a picture to advance to the next file or to the previous file. Still Picture 1 Press PAUSE/STEP during slide show.
Programmed Playback VCD2.0 CD Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc The Program function enables you to store your favourite tracks from any disc in the receiver memory. Program can contain 30 tracks. VCD1.1 MP3 WMA Programmed Playback with Video CD Note On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to Off on the setup menu to use the Program function. See page 18. Program can contain 30 tracks. Press PROGRAM during playback or in the stop mode to enter the Program Edit mode.
Speaker Setup Additional Information Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu R R Rating Front L Area Code Volume TV Aspect Menu Language Progressive Scan Size Small Distance 0.3m 0 dB Test Last Condition Memory DVD CD VCD1.1 This DVD/CD Receiver memorizes the user settings for the last disc that you have viewed. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the player.
Operation with Radio Presetting the radio stations Listening to the radio You can preset 50 stations for FM and AM (MW). Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down the volume. Preset radio stations in the DVD/CD Receiver’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” on the left). Press FM/AM on the remote control until FM or AM (MW) appears in the display window. 1 Press FM/AM until AM (MW) or FM appears in the display window.
Sleep Timer Setting You can set the DVD/CD Receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. 1 Press SLEEP to set the desired sleep time. The SLEEP indicator and sleep time appears in the display window. 2 Each time you press SLEEP the setting changes in the following order. SLEEP 90 →80 → 70 → 60→ 50 → 40 → 30 → 20 →10 → OFF Note You can check the time remaining before the DVD/CD receiver turns off. Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display window.
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 17).
Area Code List Code AD AE AF AG AI AL AM AN AO AQ AR AS AT AU AW AZ BA BB BD BE BF BG BH BI BJ BM BN BO BR BS BT BV BW BY BZ CA CC CF CG CH CI CK CL CM CN CO CR CS CU CV CX CY CZ DE DJ DK DM DO DZ EC EE EG EH Area Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba Azerbaidjan Bosnia-Herzegovina Barbados Bangladesh Belgium Burkina Faso Bulgaria Bahrain Burundi Benin Bermuda Brunei Darus
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Symptom Correction No power. • The power cord is disconnected. • Plug the power cord securely into the wall outlet. The power is on, but the DVD/CD Receiver does not work. • No disc is inserted. • Insert a disc. No picture. • The TV is not set to receive DVD signal output.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Radio stations cannot be tuned in. The remote control does not work properly. The sound mode cannot be changed. Cause • The antenna is positioned or connected poorly. • Connect the antenna securely. • Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. • The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). • Tune in the station manually.
Specification Video CD/DVD General Power supply Power consumption Mass External dimensions (W x H x D) Operating conditions Operating humidity Laser Signal system Frequency response (audio) Signal-to-noise ratio (audio) Dynamic range (audio) Harmonic distortion (audio) Video input Video output S-video output AC 100~240V, 50/60 Hz 70W 4.
