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Thank you for selecting the Muse Model Eleven Additional options will be announced as they optical disc playback system. The Model Eleven become available. is capable of playing nearly every known disc format, including CD, DVD Video, DVD Audio, Setup (location & cabling) SACD and MP3. Support includes both two and multi-channel surround modes. Additional The location that you choose for your Model capabilities include Video CD (VCD) as well as Eleven should take into account a n
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free operation. Many aftermarket mains cord sets are poorly constructed and can either damage your Model Eleven and/or can present a fire hazard. Check the rear panel marking of the Model Eleven to determine the mains voltage requirements (either 115 or 230 Volts at either 50 or 60 Hz). If your Model Eleven does not match the mains voltage of your area, contact either Muse of your Muse dealer to have your unit reconfigured for your area. The multi- The upper module contains
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deactivate the shift mode. This is accomplished Setup Menu by pressing “Release” on the multi-function remote and verifying that the blue shift LED has If your Model Eleven will be used only to play been extinguished. Now is a good time to standard CDs no setup will be required. If, practice navigating the on screen menu choices however, you intend to play any of the higher using the four remote buttons. performance formats such as DVD-V, DVD-A or SACD, you will need to confi
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configuration that is correct for your system. The decision to use either “Dolby Digital” or “Dolby Digital > PCM” will depend upon the capabilities of your digital processor. If your processor can accept Dolby Digital bit-streams then select “Dolby Digital” if your processor is only capable of PCM, then select “Dolby Digital > PCM”. If uncertain, contact the manufacturer of your digital processor. DTS Out The third sub-submenu item is for DTS. Here, like with Dolby Digital t
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MPEG Out Component Out The fifth sub-submenu item is for MPEG. It The second of the sub-submenu includes, two should be noted that this is for DVDs that have choices, either “Progressive” or “Interlaced”. It is MPEG audio not MP3s (which are covered in a very important to understand that if the different section of this manual). As in the “Progressive” option is selected and you are previous examples, there are two choices, either using either the S-Video or composite video “MPEG” or
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Language”. Using the navigation and “Select” keys, make your decision. Subtitle This final sub-submenu has two options, either “On” or “Off”. The entry here establishes your preference; again the disc may allow this preference to be overridden via an on screen choice. Not all discs have subtitles, so despite selecting “On” in this menu, a subtitle may not be displayed. Using the navigation keys, navigate back to the left hand column and highlight the “Display” option.
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not be displayed. Make your choice using the Bonus Group navigation keys. This sub-submenu applies only to DVD-Audio Angle Indicator discs that have a hidden area. To access this area, you will need the “Bonus Group” password. When playing DVD-Audio discs This sub-submenu has two options, either “On” without a bonus group or when playing any other or “Off”. If set to “On” when playing a disc with type of disc, this sub-submenu will not be multiple angles an onscreen camera
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SACD Playback This sub-submenu selects the behavior of the Model Eleven when playing SACD discs. The choices include “2ch area”, Multi-ch area” and “CD Area. Some SACD discs contain both 2 channel and multi-channel information. Additionally, some SACD discs contain a CD area in addition to their SACD area. These are often referred to as “Hybrid SACD” discs. Not all SACD discs have multi-channel or CD areas. This menu setting only establishes the preferred behavior of the Model
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with either of the multi-channel modules (balanced or unbalanced) and has speakers connected to any of their outputs (center, LFE, left or right surround) then select “Variable”. If your Model Eleven does not have either of the multi-channel modules or no connections are made to the multi-channel module, then select “Fix”. When you select, “Variable” another graphical display appears on the video device. Here, for each speaker shown as present in the “Speaker Installation” menu
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be visible now. The three choices are “Audio two loudspeakers, then “Virtual Surround” can DRC”, “Virtual Surround” and “Channel Level”. be used to simulate lateral speaker locations. This effect is enabled when both the “Virtual Surround” option is selected and a disc with multi-channel material is being played. “Virtual Surround” is most effective when playing theatrical discs and least effective when playing music ones. Selection of either mode is accomplished while “Virtual Su
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A second press of the “Display” button on the remote will cause the front panel to display the remaining time of the entire disc. The video device (if allowed in setup) will also now display new information on the disc being played including the elapsed time in play, the total remaining time for the disc and the total playing time of the disc. Disc Play – CD To play a CD, first open the disc tray by pressing “open” on the front panel. Place the disc in the A thi
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“Track” choice listed on the right. Entries for each step can be from any of the available tracks. To exit program, use the return command by first pressing “Shift” and then “Return”. Be sure to press “Release” when exiting the “Create/Edit” function. Playback Start – Playback Stop For previously created programs, the “Playback Start” and “Playback End” entries enable and disable the program. Program Delete This entry erases a previously created program. A-B Repeat
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compression (MLP) and the total data rate that word depths, type of coding, disc and track can be applied to the audio portion of the playing time are but some of the available stream. DVDs, regardless of their type, have a information. maximum data rate of about 9.8 Mega bits per second. DVD Video discs have an upper data Even if you do not intend to use a video device rate limit for the audio portion of about 6.144 with your Model Eleven, it is recommended that Mega bits per second,
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current group. A bar graph, along with a numeric display, shows the disc data rate in a dynamic manner. A third press of “Display” will cause the front panel display to return to its initial mode along with extinguishing the OSD. A second press of the “Display” button will Disc Play – DVD Video provide information on the current and total number of chapters, the elapsed and remaining DVD Video discs will utilize the greatest number playing time for the current chapter as
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A bit of practice will make the day-to-day should there be any recommended updates for operation of the Model Eleven much more this product. Should you change your mailing intuitive. The optional Remote-1 can access address after registration with Muse, please most of the functions that are required for provide us with a change of address notification normal disc play; however, the multi-function so that we can contact you should it become remote will be necessary for accessing any of nec
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Owner’s Manual
Muse Electronics
Model Eleven
(optical disc playback system)
Preliminary Document
(Draft dated 5-2004)
