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OWNER'S MANUAL A V301 HOME THEA TER SYSTEM with DVD/AUDIO CD PLA YER, DOLBY DIGIT AL DECODER and AM/FM DIGIT AL TUNING RECEIVER V isit our web site at www .
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9 This player can playback discs bearing any of the following marks: Note-1 • DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. If the region number on the disc you want to play does not match the region number in your DVD player, you will not be able to play the disc.
10 Disc handling precautions • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the glue completely before using the disc.
11 Unpac Unpac Unpac Unpac Unpac king king king king king Check that you have the following items: • Main unit (1). • Subwoofer (1). • Speakers (5). • Remote control (1). • AAA batteries (2). • Video cable (4 feet x 1). • Subwoofer cord (16 feet x 1).
12 Speak Speak Speak Speak Speak er System Connection er System Connection er System Connection er System Connection er System Connection Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the cords.
13 Antenna Connections Antenna Connections Antenna Connections Antenna Connections Antenna Connections Connect the supplied AM / FM antennas for listening to the radio. • Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM terminals. • Connect the FM antenna to the FM antenna terminals.
14 TV and Optional Component TV and Optional Component TV and Optional Component TV and Optional Component TV and Optional Component Connections Connections Connections Connections Connections Required cords _ Video cord for connecting a TV set (included).
15 Basic System Set Up Basic System Set Up Basic System Set Up Basic System Set Up Basic System Set Up This chapter explains how to properly position your speakers; adjust the individual speaker levels; and preset up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM stations in the digital tuner memory .
16 • The center speaker , as well as the other 4 satellites, can be positioned either vertically or horizontally . Since the center speaker may look more aesthetically pleasing in the horizontal position we have omitted the name plate from the front of the center speaker .
17 T T T T T ypical Speak ypical Speak ypical Speak ypical Speak ypical Speak er Set Up er Set Up er Set Up er Set Up er Set Up • All 5 satellite speakers approximately same distance from your listening position. • Center speaker directly above (or below) TV screen.
18 After you have connected all 6 speakers to the main unit and positioned the speakers as described on the previous page, the next step is to adjust the sound level of each of the 5 satellites, using the Test Tone, so that the level at your normal listening position seems to be the same.
19 Presetting Radio Stations Presetting Radio Stations Presetting Radio Stations Presetting Radio Stations Presetting Radio Stations Y ou can preset up to 40 of your favorite AM and FM stations, in any combination, in the tuner memory for easy recall.
20 Basic Playback Basic Playback Basic Playback Basic Playback Basic Playback IMPORT ANT : Please note that some DVD movie discs may not have all the features described in this chapter. For example, older movies may not allow you to select multiple camera angles.
21 Basic Playback (Continued) Basic Playback (Continued) Basic Playback (Continued) Basic Playback (Continued) Basic Playback (Continued) When a disc is inserted the following will occur depending on the type of disc inserted. • When playing a DVD A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the TV screen .
22 Using the title menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music piece called "titles". Normally , a title is composed of several chapters. When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title (or chapter) you want using the title menu.
23 R R R R R e e e e e pea pea pea pea pea t Pla t Pla t Pla t Pla t Pla ybac ybac ybac ybac ybac k k k k k You can play all of chapters in a title or on a disc repeatedly. You can play all of tracks on a disc repeatedly. You can play a single title, chapter or track repeatedly.
24 You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. One program can be stored in the system and contain up to 99 tracks. Note • This function is not available for DVD and MP3 disc.
25 Note: • This function is not available for CD and MP3. TO SELECT A ST ARTING CHAPER 1 Press the GO TO button. The following menu appears on the TV screen. TITLE 02 / 05 CHAPTER 001 / 006 2 Use the or button to select title number or chapter number .
26 You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of the titles or chapters, tracks or time, using the Display function. The information you want appears on the TV screen and/or on the front panel display.
27 Using the SETUP Menu Using the SETUP Menu Using the SETUP Menu Using the SETUP Menu Using the SETUP Menu and Navigation and Navigation and Navigation and Navigation and Navigation Buttons ( Buttons.
28 Following is a listing of all of the possible options for each setting in this system, as they appear on the menu pages. The factory default setting for each item is underlined.
29 TV Display Setting TV Display Setting TV Display Setting TV Display Setting TV Display Setting Path: Main Page General Page TV Display Selects the aspect ratio of the TV set to be connected. • NORMAL/PS (4:3 Pan & Scan mode):Used when you connect a normal TV to the system.
30 Video Output Setting Video Output Setting Video Output Setting Video Output Setting Video Output Setting The initial Default Video Output Mode setting for this system is "CVBS" which is the correct setting when you are connecting this system to your TV using either the Video Out jack or the S-Video out jack.
31 Selecting the On Screen Selecting the On Screen Selecting the On Screen Selecting the On Screen Selecting the On Screen Display (OSD) Language Display (OSD) Language Display (OSD) Language Display (OSD) Language Display (OSD) Language We have preset the initial Default On Screen Display (OSD) Language to English.
32 Scr Scr Scr Scr Scr een Sa een Sa een Sa een Sa een Sa v v v v v er Setting er Setting er Setting er Setting er Setting (SCR Sa (SCR Sa (SCR Sa (SCR Sa (SCR Sa v v v v v er) er) er) er) er) Path: Main Page General Page SCR Saver ON OFF Turns the screen saver option on or off.
33 Center Speak er Setting The default setting for the center speaker is 'On'. It must be left 'On' to enjoy the Dolby Digital soundtracks from DVD movies. It is not necessary to shut the center speaker off. When you play an audio CD, or a movie that only has a stereo soundtrack, no sound will be heard front the center speaker .
34 Bass Mode Setting Bass Mode Setting Bass Mode Setting Bass Mode Setting Bass Mode Setting Path: Main Page Speaker Setup Page Bass Mode The default setting is CONFIGURA TION 1 because your system was supplied with Speaker Configuration 1, which means 5 compact size satellite speakers and one subwoofer .
35 Dual Mono Setting Dual Mono Setting Dual Mono Setting Dual Mono Setting Dual Mono Setting Path: Main Page Dolby Digital Setup Dual Mono Default Setting: STEREO Select the Dual Mono reproduction mode to support dual mono programs. • STEREO: Reproduces both channels as stereo.
36 Selecting the Language for Audio Selecting the Language for Audio Selecting the Language for Audio Selecting the Language for Audio Selecting the Language for Audio Note • You cannot enter the Preferences Page during playback. You must stop playback before setting the preferences.
37 Setting the P Setting the P Setting the P Setting the P Setting the P ar ar ar ar ar ental Contr ental Contr ental Contr ental Contr ental Contr ol Le ol Le ol Le ol Le ol Le v v v v v el el el el el Path: Main Page Preferences Page Parental Playing some DVD discs can be limited depending on the age of the users.
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39 Adjusting the V olume and T one Controls Note: While the Bass Mode is set to CONFIGURA TION 1 (see page 34) the default setting, all bass sounds are directed to the subwoofer only . Y ou cannot adjust the bass level of the 5 compact satellite speakers.
40 Picture Zooming Picture Zooming Picture Zooming Picture Zooming Picture Zooming 1 Press the ZOOM button on the remote control during normal, slow or still (pause) playback. 2 If you press the ZOOM button repeatedly , the magnification level increases.
41 Subtitle Language Selection Subtitle Language Selection Subtitle Language Selection Subtitle Language Selection Subtitle Language Selection Note • This function can only be used for DVD discs on which subtitles have been recorded in multiple languages.
42 Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio T o listen to preset radio stations Preset radio stations into the system ’ s memory first (see "Presetting Radio Stations" on page 18).
43 Listening to the Radio (Continued) To listen to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. For manual tuning, press TUNING ( or ) repeatedly . For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING ( or ) until the frequency indicator starts to change automatically, then release the button.
44 Selecting Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes This system has a built in Dolby Pro Logic decoder . It can transform the stereo or PCM signal to Dolby Surround signal so that you can enjoy surround sound from normal 2 channel stereo broadcast and recordings.
45 T T T T T r r r r r oub oub oub oub oub leshooting leshooting leshooting leshooting leshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest service center by calling 1-800-695-0098.
46 T T T T T r r r r r oub oub oub oub oub leshooting (Contin leshooting (Contin leshooting (Contin leshooting (Contin leshooting (Contin ued) ued) ued) ued) ued) The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.
47 Glossar Glossar Glossar Glossar Glossar y y y y y Bit rate V alue indicating the amount of video data compressed in a DVD per second. The unit is Mbps (mega bit per second). 1 Mbps indicates that the data per second is 1,000,000 bits. The higher the bit rate is, the larger the amount of data.
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EMERSON RADIO CORP . LIMITED W ARRANTY What does this warranty cover ? Any manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions. For how long ? For a period of ninety (90) days for labor and for a period of one (1) year for parts,from the date of original purchase in the U.
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