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DVD Stereo System
Operating Instructions
Model No. SC-DV290
The illustration shows the model for the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Russia.
Region number supported by
this player
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and
software according to where they are sold.
For the United Kingdom and
Continental Europe
The region number of this player is “2”.
The player will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing “2” or “ALL”.
Example:
2
3
2 ALL
5
For Australia and N.Z.
The region
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Dear customer Supplied accessories Thank you for purchasing this product. Please check and identify the supplied acces- For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions care- sories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses fully. when asking for replacement parts. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating in- AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 structions are of the system for the United Kingdom, Continen-
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Table of contents Safety precautions Before use Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high tem- Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c3 peratures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c3 damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s Cassette tape selection and care . . . . . . . . . .
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Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE (“EB” area code model only) LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COL- OURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. For your safety, please read the following text carefully. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. Before use A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Remove the connector cover.
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Disc information A [A[ Discs that can be played Use discs with the logos at left and that conform to specifications. The unit DVD-RAM cannot play other discs correctly. Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can [RAM] damage the unit. Discs that cannot be played DVD-RAM (2.6 GB, TYPE 1), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD. Disc structure DVD-Audio Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend o
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Simple setup STEP1 Locating Components Speakers Optimum location DVD/Video CD/CD changer Sound processor Distance: A B C D E Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right) Center speaker Stereo cassette deck Stereo tuner/amplifier B A C Sound processor Stereo tuner/amplifier D E DVD/Video CD/CD changer Stereo cassette deck Surround speaker (left) Surround speaker (right) Note Use only the supplied speakers. Do not put the DVD/Video CD/CD changer on the top of the tuner/ampli- Using other speaker
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STEP2 Speaker leads Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete. Center speaker Surround speaker (left) Surround speaker Surround and center (right) speakers Right Left Front speaker Speaker side Tuner/amplifier side Connect the leads to the terminals of the Grey same colour. Grey Red LF and HF stand for low frequency and high frequency. Blue Connect the left (L) side in the same Grey way. Note Red Black Never short-circuit positive ( ) and nega- Black tive ( ) s
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STEP3 Antennas FM indoor antenna For Australia and N.Z. Twist the vinyl tip and pull off. Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. Adhesive tape AM indoor antenna Keep loose antenna cord away Twist the vinyl tip and pull off. from other wires and cords. STEP4 Flat cables Connecting Disconnecting Keep the cables as flat as possible against the back of the unit. Connect the connectors to the terminals of the same colour. Incorrect connection can damage the unit. 8 B1 A1 B2 Simple
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STEP5 Video cords Video cord To your television For the United Kingdom, For Australia and N.Z. Use this connection if you have connected a VCR or Laser Disc Continental Europe and Russia player (➡ page 44 [B]–[D]). Use the RCAJ adaptor (included) if your television has a 21-pin This enables you to control the video and audio from this equipment SCART terminal. You do not have to connect anything to the with [INPUT SELECTOR]. AUDIO terminals. DVD/Video CD/CD changer To your television Video termi
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Front panel controls A A Stereo tuner/amplifier @ A Standby/on switch ( /I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. DIGITAL S.WOOFER Standby indicator ( ) VOLUME UP When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights F PLAY/F REC Πup in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on. P
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Front panel controls A a b c d e A Sound processor SUPER 3D AI EQ MULTI JOG Display mode button (DISPLAY MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Display DISPLAY MODE SUPER SUPER CENTER VIRTUAL REAR MULTI REAR SEAT º PRO LOGIC SURROUND SOUND EQ FOCUS SURROUND SURROUND POSITION Super sound EQ button (SUPER SOUND EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 OFF/ON Super 3D AI EQ button (SUPER 3D AI EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Jog control and joystick ( , , , , MULTI JOG) . . . .
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The remote control A + A Batteries 2 1 R6, AA, UM-3 Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control. Do not use rechargeable type batteries. - Do not; + mix old and new batteries. - use different types at the same time. heat or expose to flame. take apart or short circuit. attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces. Mishandling of batteries can cause electr
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QUICK SETUP SUBTITLE SETUP Œ SLEEP POSITION MEMORY GROUP The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SHIFT] [SETUP] the 1 3,7 1 23 DISC first time after purchase and assists you to make necessary settings. You can access this screen again later if you need to (➡ page 46, Others— 56 S 10/-/-- 4 QUICK SETUP) 89 0 7 Remote control only º PRO LOGIC CH SELECT SUPER SRND TEST Preparation TOP MENU MENU SUPER EQ SOUND EQ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the televi-
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Discs [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Preparation Press [ /I] to turn on the unit. Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the televi- sion to suit the connections for the unit. 4 2 3 1 Press [DVD] to select “DVD” as the source. If the disc contains both audio data (WMA and MP3) and JPEG, check “Mixed Disc—Audio & Stills” setting in the SETUP menu (➡ page 46). Select “Audio (MP3/WMA)” or “Stills (JPEG)” . 2 Press DIRECT OPEN [DISC 1]–[DISC 5] to ope
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Discs Skip function 4 , 5 [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] While playing or paused On the remote control Press [SKIP ( or )]. On the changer Press [ ] or [ ]. [JPEG] Remote control only ; Press [ ] or [ ] for group skip. Each press increases the number of skips. SUBTITLE SETUP Œ SLEEP POSITION MEMORY GROUP Search function 1 23 DISC 4 56 S 10/-/-- [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] 7 89 0 During play On the remote control º PRO LOGIC CH SELECT SUPER SRND Press [S
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Discs Remote control only SUBTITLE SETUP Œ SLEEP POSITION MEMORY GROUP POSITION GROUP A Position Memory function 1 23 DISC MEMORY 4 56 S 10/-/-- [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Numbered 7 89 0 During play buttons º PRO LOGIC CH SELECT SUPER SRND Press [POSITION MEMORY] to memorize a position. Press again to replace the position. TEST TOP MENU MENU SUPER This position is saved even if you turn the unit off, change the source, open EQ SOUND EQ DIRECT PLAY LIST NAVIGATOR ENTE
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Discs SUBTITLE SETUP Œ SLEEP POSITION MEMORY GROUP SUBTITLE A Soundtracks 23 DISC 1 [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] 4 56 S 10/-/-- (Discs with multiple soundtracks) 7 89 0 Remote control only º PRO LOGIC CH SELECT SUPER SRND During play TEST TOP MENU MENU SUPER EQ SOUND EQ Press [AUDIO]. DIRECT PLAY LIST NAVIGATOR ENTER The number on the television changes each time you press the button. 2 , 1 , 3 , 4 “–” or “––” is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances S. 3D AI EQ AV EFFECT DISPLA
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Discs SUBTITLE SETUP Œ Remote control only SLEEP POSITION MEMORY GROUP 23 DISC 1 Marking places to play again 56 S 10/-/-- 4 [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 7 89 0 You can mark a position so you can return to it easily at a later time. º PRO LOGIC CH SELECT SUPER SRND 1 During play TEST TOP MENU MENU Press [DISPLAY] until the unit information screen SUPER EQ SOUND EQ DIRECT PLAY LIST is displayed (➡ page 26). NAVIGATOR ENTER 2 , 1 , 3 , 4 S. 3D AI EQ AV EFFECT 2 Press [
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Discs A Repeat play [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] A-B REPEAT REPEAT During play Press [REPEAT]. Each time you press the button: [RAM] Program All (Entire disc) Off During play list play Scene Playlist Off [DVD-V] Chapter Title Off [DVD-A] A [WMA] [MP3] (There is no on-screen display.) Track Group Off During all group play, “All” is displayed. [DVD-A] Program [JPEG] Group Off [VCD] [CD] (There is no on-screen display.) Entire disc Off B Use the PLAY MODE function
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Discs SUBTITLE SETUP Œ SLEEP POSITION MEMORY GROUP Program play 1 23 DISC DISC 4 56 S 10/-/-- [VCD] [CD] Numbered 7 89 0 Remote control only buttons º PRO LOGIC CH SELECT SUPER SRND You can select up to 24 tracks on any of the loaded Video CDs or CDs to TEST TOP MENU MENU play in the order you choose. SUPER EQ SOUND EQ DIRECT PLAY LIST NAVIGATOR ENTER Preparation: S. 3D AI EQ AV EFFECT Ensure a Video CD or CD is in the play position tray. (Program play is not DISPLAY RETURN possible if the pla
