iSymphony Stereo System M2 User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE
OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADE SCAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO
PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NO OPEN
The lightning flash with arrow- head
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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
!
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS -The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. CLEANING - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
7. WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with liquids
such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
8. ACCESSORIES - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be
moved with care -quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to
overturn.
9. VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed
in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer*instructi
ons have been adhered to.
10. POWER SOURCES - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug
(a plug having one blade wider than the other).This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature: If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point of exit from the product.
13. NON-USE PERIODS - The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for
long periods of time.
14. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure
the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead
-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure
1.
15. LIGHTNING - For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will present damage to
the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
16.POWER LINES -An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
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17. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
19. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. DAMAGES REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions.
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improving adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e)When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance -this indicates a need for service.
21. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
22. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repair to this product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
23. HEAT - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
products (including amplifiers)that produce heat.
CAUTION!
HAZARDOUS LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR
DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
PRECAUTIONS FOR UNIT
SECURITY
• Before operation, check if the voltage of the unit is in line with the local voltage.
• Hold the plug to disconnect it from the mains outlet. Do not pull the power cord.
• When the plug of the unit is connected to the mains outlet, the unit will be still connected to AC even of the power is
turned off.
• Disconnect the plug as soon as liquid or objects enter the unit. The unit cannot be used until being checked by experts.
• Do not open the cabinet. Laser rays employed by the unit may damage eyes. Any servicing should be done by qualified
service personnel.
PLACEMENT
• Put the unit where ventilation is good enough to prevent overheating.
• Never put the unit in direct sunlight or near heat sources.
• Place the unit horizontally, never put any heavy object on the unit.
• To protect the pickup, do not put the unit where there is a lot of dust. If there is dust on the pickup, use a cleaning disc
to clean it. Refer to the operation instructions of the cleaning disc you bought.
CONDENSATION
Moisture will appear on the pickup lens in the following cases:
• The unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place.
• Use of the unit in a humid place.
In these cases, the unit will not work. Unloading the disc and leaving the unit on for about one hour will
evaporate the water, allowing the unit to function normally again.
CLEANING
• Use a soft cloth with a little neutral detergent to wipe the cabinet, panel and controls. Never use abrasive paper,
polishing powder or any solvent such as alcohol or gasoline.
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DISC INFORMATION
Supported Disc Formats
Disc logo
Supported Memory Card Formats
Format/Disc type
DVD
video disc
Video DVD
Audio
CD disc
Audio
CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW
MP3
CD disc
Audio
CD, CD-R, CD-RW
JPEG
Kodak Picture CD,
Fujicolor CD, JPEG
Windows Media
Windows Media Formats
(.asf, .wma, .wmv, .wm)
MPEG-4 CD, CD-R, CD-RW
MPEG-4 Disc
Video CD
MPEG CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Discs that this system cannot play:
• CD-ROM except for extension .mp3, .wma,
.jpg, .jpeg, .mp4, .avi.
• CD-R, CD-RW except for extension .mp3,
.wma, .jpg, .jpeg, .mp4, .avi.
• Super Audio CD
• DVD-ROM
• DVD-RAM
• CD-G (CD-Graphics)
• DVD/CD Text
• DVD-Audio
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g. heart,
square, star) cannot be played in this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit.
Secure Digital™ (SD)
miniSD™ (with adapter only)
microSD™ (with adapter only)
Multimedia Card (MMC)
Memory Stick™
Memory Stick Duo™ (with adapter only)
NOTE:
• Where “with adapter only” is mentioned,
you must use the adapter to convert from
the small format to full-size card format.
Attempting to use these formats without the
proper adapter may cause damage to the
memory card or the unit. Do not attempt to
insert these cards without the proper adapter.
• Maximum supported card capacity is 2GB.
IMPORTANT: This unit does not support
the following card formats. Attempted use
of these unsupported formats may cause
damage to the memory card or the unit. Do
not attempt to insert these unsupported cards:
• Compact Flash® (Type I and Type II)
• MicroDrive™
• Smart Media™
• xD Picture Card™
Note about MP3 Compatibility
This unit is compatible with MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 (mp3) 32, 44.1 or 48kHz formats. The recording
format should be in accordance with ISO9660 CD-ROM file system. MP3 file name requires MP3
or mp3 as an extension. Chinese characters cannot be displayed, although files featuring them
can be played. VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files can be played, but playing time may not be shown
correctly. Up to 299 tracks/folders can be played.
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Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW
The ability of this unit to play certain recordable discs may depend on the quality or physical
condition of the disc, the quality of the recording, or characteristics of the recording device or
software application. Playback cannot be guaranteed in all situations.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Note on Region Code
This unit is designed and manufactured for playback of Region “1” encoded DVD
software. The region code on the label of some DVD discs indicates which type of
player can play those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled “1” or “ALL” if you
try to play any other discs, the message “Check Regional Code” will appear on the TV
screen. SOme DVD discs may have not region code label even though their playbac is
prohibited by area limits.
Color system
This product supports NTSC and PAL color systems. Refer to section System Setup for details.
DISC HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Precautions
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth, wipe the disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
Improper Disc Storage
You can damage discs if you store them in the following places
• Areas exposed to direct sunlight.
• Humid or dusty areas.
• Areas directly exposed to a heat outlet or heating appliance.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
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.
• Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing utensils.
• Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.
Installing Precautions
• Do not install more than one disc on disc tray.
• Do not place the disc on the tray upside down.
• Do not try to close the disc tray when the disc is not installed properly.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS FOR UNIT
DISC INFORMATION
DISC HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE
INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
UNPACKING AND SET-UP
CONNECTIONS
CONTROLS
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
REMOTE CONTROL
AUDIO CONTROLS
DEVICE PLAYBACK
COMPATIBLE STORAGE DEVICES
LOADING AND REMOVING A DISC
INSERTING AND REMOVING FLASH DEVICES
ACCESSING DISCS AND FLASH DEVICES
PLAYING SONGS, VIDEOS AND IMAGES
iPod FUNCTIONS
PLAYING MUSIC FROM iPod
PLAYING VIDEO FROM iPod
ON SCREEN DISPLAY
USING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY(OSD)
RADIO
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
OTHER FUNCTIONS
SYSTEM SETUP MENUS
SYSTEM SETUP
CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the iSymphony M2 DVD Micro Music System with Built-in Universal
Dock for iPod. The M2 is the world’s first compact DVD audio system to include a Built-in Universal
Dock for iPod, a card slot for SD, MMC and Memory Stick flash memory cards and a convenient
USB port for USB flash memory devices on the front panel. This unique unit gives you the
flexibility watch all your favorite DVD and MPEG4 movies and to play music from CDs, radio, or in
MP3 and Windows Media format from:
• iPod
• SD/MMC and Memory Stick flash memory cards
• USB flash memory drives
• Audio CDs including CD-R, CD-RW
• DVDs including DVD+R, +RW, DVD-R, -RW
• MP3 or Windows Media encoded CDs
For added convenience, you can connect the M2 to your computer and exchange songs with
your iPod, and your iPod will charge while it’s docked.
Please be sure to read this manual carefully and completely to make sure you understand all of
the exciting features and functions included in your new system. We have taken great care to
make sure that this system was in perfect working order when it left our factory. If you experience
any problem with the set-up or operation of this system please refer to the back of this manual for
instructions on obtaining customer service.
The serial number of your system is located on a label on the back panel. Please take a moment
now to locate the serial number and to write it in the space provided below for future reference.
You may be asked to provide this number if you call for customer service.
Serial Number: _______________________________
Please also take a moment to register your product online at
www.myisymphony.com/register
GETTING STARTED
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UNPACKING AND SET-UP
• Carefully remove the unit from the carton and remove all packing material from the unit.
• Check to be sure that you have all the following items in addition to the main unit and two
speakers:
• FM antenna (x1)
• Component video cord (x1)
• Remote control (x1)
• Batteries (x2)
If any item is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
• We suggest that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case it ever becomes
necessary to return your unit for service. This is the only sure way to protect the unit from
damage in transit. If you do dispose of the carton and packing materials, please do so property.
We care about our environment.
• Remove any descriptive labels or stickers from the front panel of the unit. Do not remove any
labels or stickers that may be affixed to the back panel of the main unit of the speakers.
• Unwind the AC cord on the back of the main unit and extend it to its full length.
• Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control while observing the correct (+) and (-) polarities
as shown below.
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CONNECTIONS
Follow these 5 steps to complete all system connections.
1) Connect the speakers
Connect the right and left speaker cords to the speaker jacks as shown below.
Make sure to connect red to red and black to black.
2) Setup and connect AM antenna, connect and extend FM antenna
3) Connect video to a TV
Use only one of the following connection methods
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Good Picture
For good picture quality, use a composite (RCA-type, included) video
cable to connect.
Make sure that the sP]TJ.4409>.
Better Picture
If your TV has an S-VIDEO input, you will get a better picture quality
using an S-VIDEO cable (not included) to connect.
Make sure that the system is set to interlace not P-SCAN. Composite
video out will not work if the system is set to P-SCAN
• Press ANGLE/P-SCAN repeatedly until P-S disappears from the display.
Set video out to S-VIDEO using on-screen setup:
1) Press SETUP
2) Use
to select PREFERENCES
3) Press ENTER
4) Use
to select VIDEO OUTPUT
5) Press ENTER
6) Use
to select S-VIDEO
7) Press ENTER
Best Picture
If your TV has component video inputs, you will get the best
picture quality using a component video cable. Be sure to
connect RED to RED, WHITE to WHITE and YELLOW to YELLOW
Set video out to COMPOSITE (YCBCR) using on-screen setup:
1) Press SETUP
2) Use
to select PREFERENCES
3) Press ENTER
4) Use
to select VIDEO OUTPUT
5) Press ENTER
6) Use
to select YCBCR
7) Press ENTER
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Consult your TV User’s Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan.
If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV User Manual’s instructions regarding Progressive
Scan settings in the TV’s menu system.
If your TV supports Progressive Scan:
• Open the disc tray (this setting can be changed only when disc tray is opened).
• Press the ANGLE/P-SCAN button to repeatedly until appears on the display.
P-S
4) Connect the unit to an available 120V AC wall outlet.
IMPORTANT: This system is designed to operate on 120V 60Hz AC house current. Connecting
this system to any other power supply could result in damage to the unit which is not covered
by your warranty
AC outlet
Wider Hole
and Blade
Polarized AC Cord Plug
(One blade is wider than
the other)
5) Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the system ‘On’.
The LCD screen shows “WELCOME” briefly and the backlights illuminate.
To connect optional components see section Connecting External Devices.
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CONTROLS
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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Cb/Pb
FM 75
AM
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Cr/Pr
SUBWOOFER
O UT
LINE OUT
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Y
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COMPONE NT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
O UT
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S-VIDEO
OUT
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OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT
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LINE IN
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SPEAKERS 4
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1. STANDBY/ON
2. REMOTE SENSOR
3. FUNCTION
4. PLAY/PAUSE
5. STOP
6. OPEN/CLOSE
7. PHONES
8. STANDBY INDICATOR
9. TUNER/BAND
10. SKIP/TUNING UP
11. SKIP/TUNING DOWN
12. CARD READER (SD/MMC/MS/USB)
13. CARD INDICATOR
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14. VOLUME CONTROL
15. DVD DOOR
16. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT( Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr)
17. COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT
18. S-VIDEO OUT
19. AM/FM ANTENNA TERMINAL
20. OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
21. SUBWOOFER OUT
22. LINE OUT(R/L)
23. LINE IN (R/L)
24. SPEAKER R
25. SPEAKER L
26. AC CORD
27. UNIVERSAL DOCK FOR iPod (UNDER COVER)
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REMOTE CONTROL
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GOTO/CARD
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SCAN/TUNING
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1. OPEN/CLOSE
2. MUTE
3. SUBTITLE
4. LANGUAGE
5. CLEAR
6. ENTER
7. SETUP
8. RETURN/TU MODE
9. VOLUME
10. PRESET EQ
11. TUNER/BAND
12. PROGRAM/A-MEMO
13. CLK/TIMERSET
14. TIMER/SNOOZE
15. STANDBY/ON
16. DISPLAY
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17. GOTO/CARD
18. ZOOM/V-MODE
19. MENU/INTRO
20. TITLE/PBC
21. SKIP/PRESET
22. SCAN/TUNING
23. DBBS
24. FUNCTION
25. RANDOM
26. SLOW
27. REPEAT/FM MODE
28. A-B/PRESET UP
29. SLEEP
30. ANGLE/P-SCAN
31. PLAY/PAUSE
32. STEP
33. STOP
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AUDIO CONTROLS
Volume Controls
To increase or decrease the system volume press the VOLUME + or
VOLUME – buttons on the remote control or VOLUME Control on the
front panel.
The Volume Level Indicator will appear on the display when you
change the volume level.
The level indicator ranges from “ 00 ” (Minimum) to “ 30 ” (Maximum).
The system remembers the volume level when the power is switched ‘ Off ’ and automatically
returns to the same level when the power is switched ‘ On ’ again.
EQ (Electronic Preset Equalizer)
The preset equalizer allows you to adjust the sound characteristic for
the most
popular types of music.
Press the cycle through the following equalizer settings:
EQ button on the remote control to
PASS (EQ ‘Off’), CLASSIC, ROCK, POP, JAZZ.
The appropriate EQ indicator briefly appears in the display to confirm your selection.
The system remembers the EQ setting when the power is switched ‘Off’ and returns
to the same setting when the power is switched ‘On’ again.
DBBS (Dynamic Bass Boost) Control
Press the DBBS button on the remote control to increase the bass
response. X-BASS appears on the display.
Press again to cancel the Bass Boost function.
X-BASS
MUTE Button (On Remote Control Only)
Press the MUTE button on the remote control to shut off the speakers
temporaril y, for example, to answer the telephone.
The sound stops and the “ MUTE ” indicator shows in the display.
Press the MUTE button again to cancel the mute function and restore
the sound.
The “ MUTE ” indicator disappears.
The mute function will also be canceled automatically by pressing the VOLUME + or VOLUME
– buttons.
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COMPATIBLE STORAGE DEVICES
CD
DVD
USB
SD
MMC
Memory Stick
This system supports playback of music, still images, and video from CD and DVD discs as well as
USB and flash memory card devices. This section covers compatible storage devices, supported
file types, playback operations and controls.
IMPORTANT:
• This player can play normal (pre-recorded) discs (CD, DVD) plus CD or DVD Recordable
(CD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R) and CD or DVD Rewriteable (CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RW) discs. The
ability of this unit to play certain recordable discs may depend on the quality or physical
condition of the disc, the quality of the recording, or characteristics of the recording device
or software application. Playback cannot be guaranteed in all situations. This is not an
indication of any problems with your player.
• This player is designed to play media from SD, MMC and Memory Stick™ flash memory
card devices and from USB flash memory devices. Playback of media from USB-connected
devices such as MP3 players that generally require drivers for interaction with a PC is not
supported. Playback from all physically compatible flash devices cannot be guaranteed in
all situations. This is not an indication of any problems with your player.
LOADING AND REMOVING A DISC
1) Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on front panel
to open the disc tray. If you have not already done
so, remove the “dummy disc” transit protection
card and discard it. You will not be able to play any
disc unless the card is removed.
2) Load a disc into the player with the printed
label facing up.
3) To remove a disc, press the OPEN/CLOSE
button and remove the disc from the tray only
when it has fully opened.
CAUTIONS:
• Do not put anything except a CD or DVD into the compartment. Foreign objects can damage
the mechanism.
• Keep the disc compartment closed when not in use to prevent dirt and dust from entering the
mechanism.
• Never place more than one disc into the disc compartment at any time.
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Flash devices are inserted into compatible openings on the front of the unit.
INSERTING AND REMOVING USB FLASH MEMORY DEVICES
USB
• Insert the USB connector into the socket on the unit
and press gently to seat. The connector can only be
inserted one way
• Remove the device by gently pulling it out of the
socket
INSERTING AND REMOVING FLASH MEMORY CARD DEVICES
SD
MMC
Memory Stick
• Insert the card into the slot by gently pressing into
position until it locks in place. Cards can only be inserted
one way.
• Remove the card by gently pulling it out of the slot.
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ACCESSING DISCS AND FLASH DEVICES
CD
DVD
USB
SD
MMC
Memory Stick
Once a disc or flash device is inserted, you may access its contents. If you will be accessing image
or video files make sure you have a TV connected to the unit. After completing audio and video
cable connections, turn on your TV and select the video input.
To access discs and flash devices:
1) Insert a disc or flash device as above. Make sure the disc tray is closed.
2) Use the FUNCTION button to select DVD-CARD mode. The unit will
load the contents of the disc or flash device.
3) Once a CD or DVD is loaded, track information will be displayed.
CD
TRACK
For example, when a CD is loaded.
Cards and USB devices show the device name.
4) If more than one device is inserted you may select which device to access:
• Press GOTO/CARD. A list of connected devices is shown.
DVD DRIVE
SD CARD
USB DEV
5) Use the
arrows to select the device you wish to access.
6) Press ENTER to select. The folder structure of the device appears on the OSD if available.
For details of navigation using the OSD, refer to section On Screen Display.
Note:
• If a device is playing, you must press STOP before you attempt to select another device.
• The disc tray must be closed to access any device.
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PLAYING SONGS, VIDEOS AND IMAGES
CD
DVD
MP3
WMA
JPEG
MPEG4
VCD
Basic playback of songs, videos and images including audio CDs, DVDs, MP3/WMA music files and
JPEG images is very similar and functions can be accessed directly from the unit’s front panel or
from the remote. This section focuses on basic controls. More advanced controls require use of
the OSD and are discussed in detail in section On Screen Display.
To begin playback
• Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button.
• Press again to resume normal playback.
Note:
• This unit will not play DVD discs that have a different region code from the player’s setting
• will display on the TV screen when a button is pressed and the function is not available on the
disc you are playing.
To pause playback
• Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button to pause. Press again to resume normal playback.
To stop playback
• Press the STOP
button.
• To resume playback from the same point, press the PLAY/PAUSE
button.
To skip to another track or chapter
• Press the SKIP/PRESET
buttons on the remote repeatedly during playback or pause
• Use the buttons or the number keypad ( 0 ~ 10+ ) to enter and select a desired track/chapter to
begin playback.
To locate a point in a track quickly (Fast Forward and Fast Reverse)
• Press the
changes:
buttons on the remote. Each time you press the button, searching speed
FORWARD x 2
FORWARD x 4
FORWARD x 6
FORWARD x 8
PLAY
REVERSE x 2
REVERSE x 4
REVERSE x 6
REVERSE x 8
PLAY
• To return to normal play press the PLAY/PAUSE
button.
• The sound will be muted during fast forward or fast reverse search.
To watch frame by frame (Slow Motion Play)
• Press the SLOW
button on the remote. Each time you press the button, playback speed changes:
SF (Slow Forward)
SF x 2
SF x 4
SR (Slow Reverse)
SF x 8
SR x 2
SR x 4
SR x 8
PLAY
Note:
• The sound will be muted during slow-motion play.
• Some discs and file formats may not respond to the slow feature.
• Audio formats do not support this feature.
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To mute the sound
• Press the MUTE button. MUTE will be displayed on TV screen.
• Press MUTE again to restore the sound to the previous level, MUTE OFF will be displayed on TV
screen.
To zoom the image
This function allows you to enlarge or shrink the picture on the TV screen and to pan through the
enlarged image. Some discs may not respond to zoom.
For DVD/VCD discs:
Press the ZOOM/V-MODE button repeatedly to select a zoom factor as listed below:
ZOOM x 1.5
ZOOM x 2
ZOOM x 3
ZOOM OFF
For JPEG files:
1) Press the ZOOM/V-MODE button to enter ZOOM mode.
2) Repeatedly press
button to zoom in and
button.
ZOOM 025 PCT
ZOOM 050 PCT
ZOOM 100 PCT
3) Move about inside the image using
ZOOM 150 PCT
ZOOM 200 PCT
buttons.
For MPEG4 files:
1) Press the ZOOM/V-MODE button to select ZOOM 2.
2) Use the buttons to move the enlarged picture up, down, left or right.
3) To resume normal playback, press the ZOOM/V-MODE button again.
To play a track repeatedly
For DVD discs, repeat chapter/title/disc:
• Press the REPEAT/FM MODE button repeatedly to select one of the following repeat modes:
CHAPTER REPEAT ON
TITLE REPEAT ON
REPEAT OFF
For MP3 and JPEG files, repeat track:
• Press the REPEAT/FM-MODE button repeatedly to select one of the following repeat modes:
REP-ONE
FOLDER REPEAT
DISC REPEAT
REPEAT OFF
For VCD, SVCD, and CD discs, repeat track:
• Press the REPEAT/FM-MODE button repeatedly to select one of the following repeat modes:
REP-ONE
REP-ALL
REPEAT OFF
CD
CD
CD
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
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Notes
• Repeat play mode is only selectable during STOP mode.
• When playing VCD discs, repeat play is not possible during PBC playback. Turn PBC OFF first.
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To play part of a track repeatedly
Use the repeat A-B function to play a specific section of a chapter or track repeatedly.
1) Press the A-B/PRESET UP button at your chosen starting point. A is shown on the display.
2) Press the A-B/PRESET UP button again at your chosen end point. A – B is displayed and this
section now repeats continuously.
3) To resume normal play, press the A-B/PRESET UP button again.
CD
CD
TRACK
TRACK
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Notes
• The Repeat A-B function can be set only within the same chapter or track.
• This function is not available when playing MP3 files.
PLAYING MP3/WMA FILES
MP3
WMA
• Playback of MP3/WMA files follows the same procedure as CD audio.
• You may use the PROG function to program playback order if you wish. Please refer to section
On Screen Display.
• If you have a large number of files on one storage device, using the OSD will help you navigate
more easily. Please refer to section On Screen Display.
PLAYING IMAGES
JPEG
• This unit can play JPEG images from Kodak Picture CDs, Fujifilm Fujicolor CDs as well as regular
JPEG images on any supported disc or device.
• JPEG image playback follows the same principles as playing tracks on a regular CD.
• Files with extensions JPG and JPEG can be played.
• Other image formats are not supported.
• For baseline JPEG, the maximum picture resolution is 5120*3840. Beyond that, the picture will
be cropped. For progressive JPEG, the maximum resolution is 2048*1536. Beyond that, the
picture will not be shown at all.
• File names can be more than 8 characters long, however only the first 8 characters will be
displayed.
• Images can be rotated using the
buttons.
• Zoom controls are discussed on the previous page.
• If you have a large number of files on one storage device, using the OSD will help you navigate
more easily. Please refer to section On Screen Display.
PLAYING MPEG4 VIDEO FILES
MPEG4
• This unit can play a variety of MPEG4 video formats .
• MPEG4 files can be played using the usual playback controls.
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SPECIAL DVD and VCD FUNCTIONS
VCD
DVD
Playing DVDs using the Menus
• During DVD video playback, press the MENU button to display the menu options for that
particular disc.
• Press the
buttons to select an option
• Press the ENTER button to confirm.
Within the sub-menus, use the
buttons to select and press the MENU button to
confirm.
Note:
• Depending on the DVD disc, a title menu may be called a menu or title in the instructions
supplied with the disc.
• For some DVD discs, playback will restart from the beginning of the disc when you press the
MENU button.
• Some DVD movie discs may not have all the features described in this chapter. Refer to the
instructions or liner notes that are included with each disc to determine which features and
operations are available on each disc.
Changing the Sound
Press the LANGUAGE button repeatedly to cycle through the available audio languages and
sound track types that are recorded on the disc.
Note:
• This operation works only with DVDs recorded in multiple sound track languages.
Changing the Subtitles
While the DVD is playing, press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select the available subtitle
language.
Note:
• This feature works only with DVDs recorded in multiple subtitle languages.
Changing the Angle
Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been filmed simultaneously from a number of
different angles. For these discs, the same scenes can be viewed from each of the different angles.
The recorded angles may differ from disc to disc.
• Press the ANGLE button repeatedly to change the viewing angle. The angle icon is displayed on
the screen when ANGLE mode is active.
Note:
• The angle icon will clear automatically after five seconds.
• The maximum number of angles is 9.
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SPECIAL VCD/SVCD FEATURES
VCD
Playing VCDs with Playback Control Functions
Playback control (PBC) allows you to play Video CDs interactively, following the menus on your TV screen.
• Press the PBC button on the remote control repeatedly to select PBC ON or PBC OFF.
• When the PBC function is OFF, press the PLAY/PAUSE
button to start playback.
• When the PBC function is ON, press the PLAY/PAUSE
button to display the PBC menu (if
available) on your TV screen.
Note
• If PBC mode is switched ON, TIME SEARCH and REPEAT functions are not available.
PLAYING KARAOKE DISCS
This unit will play VCD, SVCD and DVD Karaoke discs. These disc fomats will display the lyrics on
your television screen in time with the tempo of the music, so you can easily sing along.
CAUTION
To avoid possible damage to your speakers, adjust the microphone volume to the minimum
level before connecting and turning on your equipment.
Basic playback
After the disc is loaded playback will begin with the first track on the disc. The song title, followed
by the lyrics will be displayed as the music plays. Once you have selected the desired track, turn
the microphone ON, adjust the volume control to a reasonable level and begin singing into the
microphone. Playback controls are the same as any other media format.
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PLAYING MUSIC FROM iPod
Dock Adapters
IMPORTANT: When connecting an iPod to this system,
please ensure that the correct adaptor plate is used. FAILURE
TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE iPod.
This unit comes with 4 removable dock adapters to ensure the
iPod fits properly in the dock on the top of the system.
1. Refer to the compatibility table below and select the correct
dock adapter for the iPod. Using the correct adapter ensures
the proper fit for your iPod and helps to reduce the stress on
the connector.
2. Place the proper adapter into the docking station. The
iPod dock connector should fit through the opening in the
bottom of the insert.
3. Gently press the insert into the dock until it is properly
seated.
4. With the iPod in the Power ‘Off’ mode carefully place it into
the adapter.
Listening to your iPod
IMPORTANT: To prevent distortion during iPod playback you should go to the Main Menu
of your iPod, select the Settings Menu page, select the EQ Setting, and make sure that the EQ
function is set to “Off”.
Main Menu
Settings Menu
EQ Setting
Select “Off”
1. Insert the iPod into the dock as described above.
2. Press the POWER button to turn the unit “On”
3. Press the function button repeatedly until “iPod “ is shown in the
display .
4. Select the song or album that you wish to play on the iPod using the
click-wheel navigation controls as usual.
5. Start playback using the click-wheel or the Play/Pause
buttons on the unit.
6. Use the VOLUME control on this system to increase or decrease the speaker volume level. The
volume control on the iPod has no effect on the speaker volume level.
7. Use Play/Pause, Stop & Skip/Tuning + or - button on the unit to start playback, stop, skip track
on the iPod.
IPod
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Dock Adapters Compatibility
A
B
C
30GB
5G with Video
X
60GB
1GB
2GB
4GB
20GB
30GB
40GB
60GB
nano
photo
X
40GB
mini
3G
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
20GB
4G
D
X
4GB
X
6GB
10GB
15GB
20GB
30GB
40GB
X
X
X
X
X
X
PLAYING VIDEO FROM iPod
This unit supports playback of video from video-capable iPod models. You can view images and
video stored on your iPod on a TV using the iSymphony M2.
To play video from iPod:
1) Refer to your iPod documentation to be sure it is video capable.
2) Ensure the video output on your iPod is turned on.
Video Settings
TV out
On
3) Make sure unit & TV are connected with a composite video connection.
4) Make sure the iPod is securely docked into the unit using the correct dock adapter.
5) Select DVD-CARD mode using FUNCTION button.
6) Play video on your iPod or start a slideshow. Video will play on your TV and audio through the
unit’s speakers.
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USING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY(OSD)
The OSD on a connected TV shows system information and allows you to interact with the system
in a variety of ways.
Disc or Flash Device Navigation using the OSD
CD
DVD
USB
SD
MMC
Memory Stick
You can use the OSD to select storage devices and view and navigate through files and folders on
a device.
If more than one storage device is inserted:
• Press GOTO/CARD. A list of connected devices is shown.
DVD DRIVE
SD CARD
USB DEV
• Use the
arrows to select the device you wish to access.
• Press ENTER to select.
Once a storage device is installed and selected, you will see a folder structure on the screen,
similar to that below.
USB DEV
ROOT
ROOT
MP3
ROOT
DIRECORY
FOLDER
WMA
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This unit uses different icons to represent different file types:
MPEG 2
MP3
Windows
Media Audio/
Video
JPEG
Image
VCD
DVD
The system cannot recognize file types other than those listed above.
Note:
• File names can be any length but only the first 8 characters will display.
• Only letters of the alphabet and numbers will display properly.
To move about within the OSD, follow the steps below. Folder selections can only be made in
stop mode.
To select the parent folder:
• Press the
buttons to select
• Press ENTER.
..
To select the peer folder:
• Use the
buttons to highlight left window.
• Use the
buttons to select the desired folder.
• Press ENTER.
To select the sub folder:
• Use the
buttons to highlight right window.
• Use the
buttons to select the desired folder.
• Press ENTER.
Root
JPEG
Parent folder
MP3
Music
Current folder
1st
Sub folders
2nd
Song File 1
Peer folders
Song File 2
Song File 3
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OSD Info & Playback Controls
The OSD can also provide you other information and control during playback.
Status during playback
To access the OSD during playback
• Press DISPLAY on the remote.
Most CD, JPEG and VCD discs can display OSD information while they are playing. Depending on
the disc type, repeatedly pressing DISPLAY will show all or some of the following:
SINGLE ELAPSED
SINGLE REMAIN
TOTAL ELAPSED
TOTAL REMAIN
OFF.
Playing a specific chapter, track, time
While a disc is playing:
1) Press the DISPLAY button to display the OSD menu.
2) Press the GOTO/CARD button on the remote control.
3) Use the number buttons (0~10+ ) to enter your selection
4) Press the ENTER button to confirm and begin playback at that point.
Programming a Playlist
This feature allows you use the OSD to program your favorite titles, chapters, or tracks and play
them in a determined order. You can program up to 99 selections into memory.
1) With a disc inserted in the player, press the STOP button.
2) Press the PROG button to enter programming mode. PROGRAM appears on the OSD.
3) Use the number buttons (0~10+) enter the track number of the first track you wish to program.
4) Use the number buttons to enter the next track in your playlist.
5) Continue entering track numbers until your playlist is complete.
6) Press ENTER to start playback.
7) To clear the playlist press CLEAR.
Note:
• If you are programming a playlist for MP3, WMA or JPEG files, the track number is the file number
shown to the right of the file name.
• For CD playlists, no OSD information is displayed.
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LISTENING TO THE RADIO
1. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit ‘ON’.
2. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the AM or FM band
3. Tune to the desired station as follows:
• Manual Tuning
Repeatedly press the SCAN/TUNING
or
buttons until the display shows the exact frequency of the desired station. Use the Manual Tuning method to tune to weak or distant stations
that are not strong enough to be recognized by the Automatic Tuning system.
• Automatic Tuning
Depress and hold the SCAN/TUNING
or
buttons until the display begins to move, then
release the buttons. The Tuner will search up or down the band for the next strong signal and
stop on that station. Repeat this procedure until the tuner stops on your desired station.
Tuner Functions
To Receive FM Broadcasts in Stereo
Press the REPEAT/FM MODE button on the remote until AUTO ST appears on the display. If the FM
stereo broadcast signal is weak, press the REPEAT/FM MODE button until FM MONO appears on
the display. Background noise will be reduced but the signal reproduced will be mono.
To restore stereo reception, press the REPEAT/FM MODE button again.
A UTO ST
ST
Fm mONO
Presetting Stations in the Tuner Memory
You can store up to 80 of your favorite stations (40 FM / 40 AM) in the tuner memory for easy
recall at any time.
• Auto Preset Station Memory
The device automatically searches for and saves the first stations it receives on the FM and AM
bands.
1) Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the AM or FM band
2) Press the A-MEMO button on the remote twice. AUTO MEM will appear
on the display.
3) Press ENTER to confirm and begin searching.
4) The unit will store up to 40 AM and 40 FM stations automatically.
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• User Preset Station Memory
1) Using either the manual or automatic tuning method described above, tune to the first station
you wish to memorize (Example: FM 103.50 MHz):
2) Press the PROGRAM/A-MEMO button on the remote control once.
Memory location number “__” will flash on the display and “PRGM”
will display for 5 seconds.
3) During the 5 seconds in step 1) above, select the desired memory
location by pressing the SKIP/PRESET
button repeatedly.
Example “03”.
0_
fm 103.5
PRGM
fm 103.5
PRGM
ST
MHz
ST
MHz
4) Press the PROGRAM/A-MEMO button again to store the station in that location.
5) Tune to the next station you wish to store and repeat steps 1 to 4 until you have stored up to
40 stations in the FM band. You may then press the TUNER/BAND button to switch to the AM
band and follow the same procedure to enter up to 40 AM stations in the tuner memory.
Tuning into a Preset Station
1) Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the AM or FM band
2) Press the SKIP/PRESET button to select the preset station or use the numbered buttons to
enter the memory location of the preset station.
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Setting the Clock
1) Press the CLK/TIMER SET button, CLOCK will appear on the display.
2) Press the
or
3) Press the ENTER button ONCE. The Hour segments flash continuously.
4) Press the
clock
of rotation button to select 12 or 24 hour.
00:00
button to select the desired hour.
5) Press the ENTER button again the minute segments flash.
6) Press the
10:00
button to select the desired minute.
7) Press the ENTER button once more. The flashing stops and the time is set.
10:10
Setting the Wake Timer
1) Press CLK/TIMER SET button twice. The LCD display will change to ON TIME
mode.
on time
2) Press ENTER; then the hours segment flashes .
3) Press the
00:00
button to select the wake-up hour.
4) Press the ENTER button again. The hours segment stops flashing. The min-
10:00
ute segment flashes.
5) Press the
button to select to wake-up minute.
6) Press the ENTER button again. The minute segment stops flashing, and the
10:10
LCD display will change to OFF TIME mode.
7) Press the ENTER button. The hour segment flashes.
8) Press the
off time
to select OFF-TIME hour.
9) Press the ENTER button again. The hour segment stops flashing. The minute
segment flashes.
10) Press
00:00
X-BASS
to select OFF-TIME minute.
12:00
11) Press the ENTER button again to complete the timer setting,
12) Press the TIMER/SNOOZE button to activate the timer.
and TIMER ON
appears on the display.
13) Press TIMER/SNOOZE again to cancel the wake timer;
the display.
12:10
disappears from
timer on
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Setting the Snooze
When the alarm is active, pressing the TIMER/SNOOZE button will silence the alarm for
approximately 5 minutes. After the 5-minute snooze interval the alarm will sound again. The
snooze timer starts counting down after the TIMER/SNOOZE button is released.
Setting the Sleep Function
To fall asleep to music use the sleep function.
• Repeatedly press the SLEEP button to cycle through sleep timer settings.
10
30
60
90
120
OFF
SLEEP shows on the display.
SLEEP
sleep 10
SLEEP
• To check remaining sleep time, press SLEEP again. Remaining time is
displayed.
• To cancel sleep, press SLEEP until SLEEP disappears from display.
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SYSTEM SETUP
This system is designed with a user-friendly setup menu. This section guides you through the
system and disc setup options, recommendations and defaults.
To navigate the setup menu:
1) Press the FUNCTION button to select DVD-CARD mode.
2) To access the system setup menu press SETUP
3) The GENERAL SETUP, AUDIO SETUP, and PREFERENCES icons will be displayed .
SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE
GENERAL SETUP
AUDIO SETUP
PREFERENCES
EXIT SETUP
GENERAL SETUP
4) Use the
buttons to select one of the SYSTEM SETUP options, highlight your desired
selection with in each SETUP menu and press the ENTER button to confirm.
5) To exit the menu and go to another SETUP menu, use the buttons to select MAIN PAGE or EXIT
SETUP.
General Setup
--GENERAL PAGE-- .
PIC MODE
AUTO
ANGLE MARK
FILM
OSD LANG
VIDEO
CAPTIONS
SMART
SCREEN SAVER
SUPER SMART
MAIN PAGE
GENERAL SETUP
PIC MODE: Select different picture image quality. Selections are Auto - Film - Video - Smart
- Super Smart.
ANGLE MARK: Change viewing angles (where available).
OSD LANG: Select a language for On Screen Display. Selections are English - French - German
- Italian - Spanish.
CAPTIONS: Turn subtitle ON or OFF.
SCREEN SAVER: Set the screen saver option to ON or OFF. The default setting is ON.
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Audio Setup
--AUDIO SETUP-- .
SPDIF OUTPUT
OFF
OP MODE
SPDIF/RAW
DUAL MONO
SPDIF/PCM
COMPRESSION
LPCM OUTPUT
MAIN PAGE
AUDIO RELATED
Use these digital output settings when you have connected an external amplifier using the optical digital audio output. Refer to section Connecting External Devices.
S/PDIF OUTPUT:
• OFF: Setting will turn off the digital output.
• SPDIF/RAW: This setting will output the digital signal depending on the disc recorded format.
• SPDIF/PCM: Use this setting when the audio output of the DVD player is from the AUDIO OUT (2
RCA jacks).
OP MODE: Line - out and RF Remod selections
DUAL MONO - Audio reproduction mode used only when the input consists of two independent
audio channels (1/1 mode). Selections are:
• STEREO: Reproduce both channels as is (Default setting)
• LEFT MONO: Reproduce the left channel only.
• RIGHT MONO: Reproduce the right channel only.
• MIX MONO: Mix both channels.
COMPRESSION - Dynamic range compression mode. Selections are:
FULL, 6/8, 4/8, 2/8, OFF.
LPCM OUTPUT: Select LPCM 48K or LPCM 96K.
Preferences Setup
--PREFERENCES PAGE--.
TM
TV
NORMAL/PS
TM
TV
NORMAL/LB
VIDEO OUTPUT
WIDE
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
SET PREFERENCES
TV DISPLAY - Selects the aspect ratio of the playback picture.
• NORMAL/PS: Pan & scan display.
• NORMAL/LB: Letterbox display.
• WIDE: Widescreen display.
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TV TYPE - Selects the type of television.
- MULTI SYSTEM : Automatic - self - selecting television sets.
- NTSC: If the connected TV uses NTSC system, select this mode. It will change the video signal of
a PAL disc to output in NTSC format (used in the USA, Canada and Japan).
- PAL: If the connected TV uses PAL system, select this mode. It will change the video signal of a
NTSC disc to output in PAL format (used in Western Europe).
VIDEO OUTPUT - Selects the VIDEO OUTPUT options.
- S-VIDEO: Select if your TV is connected using the S-VIDEO output.
- YCBCR: Select if your TV is connected using the component video output.
- RGB: Select if your TV is connected using the component video output (RGB).
AUDIO: Selects the spoken language. Selections are:
English - French - Spanish - Japanese - German - Italian – Others
SUBTITLE: Selects the displayed subtitle language. Selections are:
English - French - Spanish - Japanese - German - Italian - Others – Off
DISC MENU: Selects a language for menus. Selections are:
English -French - Spanish - Chinese - Japanese - German - Italian - Others – Off
PARENTAL: Parental controls setup. After selecting one of the PARENTAL items the screen will
change to the PASSWORD VERIFY page. Selections are:
1 G, 2, 3 PG, 4 PG13, 5, 6 PG-R, 7 NC-17, 8 ADULT, NO PARENTAL.
PASSWORD: Change Password. The default is 0000.
DEFAULTS: Select RESET and press the ENTER button to restore to all factory default settings.
SMARTNAVI: Select whether or not folders are displayed for media files; selections are NO MENU,
WITH MENU. It is advised to leave this setting “WITH MENU”.
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LINE IN CONNECTION
This system includes one pair of LINE IN jacks to allow an external audio device to play back
through the speakers of this system. Examples of the types of external equipment that may be
connected are:
• MP3 player
• Cassette player
• Turntable
• MD player
Connect the audio output jack(s) or headphone jack of the external audio equipment to the AUX
IN R/L jacks on the back panel of this system. Connection cables are not included. You may leave
your external device permanently connected to this system if you wish. It is not necessary to
disconnect the external device in order to use the other functions of this system.
Y
Cb/P b
FM 7 5
AM
Cr/P r
SUB WOOF ER
OUT
L INE OU T
C OMPO NEN T
V ID EO OU T
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
R
O PTICA L
D IG ITA L
O UT
L
R
External audio source
L
LINE IN
+
R
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SPE AKE RS 4
+
_
L
AC~
LINE OUT CONNECTION
This system includes one pair of LINE OUT jacks for connection to external equipment, such as a
TV or external amplifier.
SUBWOOFER OUT
You may connect a powered subwoofer to this system using SUBWOOFER OUT and an RCA-Type
cable (not included).
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
You may use the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT connector and an optical cable (not included) to connect
a multichannel external amplifier with optical input. This optical connection will allow you to
take full advantage of the Dolby Digital information encoded on some discs.
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TECHNCAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. General
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions of main unit
Weight of main unit
120V AC, 60 Hz
110W (operation)
23W (standby)
175 (W) x 215 (H) x 325 (D) mm
5.8 Kg
2. Amplifier section
Power Output
50 Watt
3. Tuner
FM Tuning range
AM Tuning range
Preset memory stations
87.5 MHz to 108 MHz (100 KHz Step)
520 KHz to 1710 KHz (10 KHz Step)
FM 40 / AM 40
4. DVD player section
Laser
Signal- to-noise ratio
Harmonic distortion
Wow and flutter
Supported Discs
Supported Video Formats
Semiconductor laser (650/780 nm)
60 dB (1 KHz, 0 dB)
0.5% (1 KHz, 0 dB)
Immeasurable
CD, CD-R, CD-RW
DVD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW
VCD, SVCD
PCM
MP3/WMA
Dolby Digital
MPEG1, 2, 4, DVD, Windows Media Video
5. Card/USB Section
Flash memory card support
USB Support
SD/MMC/Memory Stick up to 2GB
Flash Storage Device up to 2GB
Supported Audio Formats
6. Video Output
Color System/Lines
Composite Video Output
Component Video Output
S-Video Output
7. Audio Output
Line Output Audio L/R
Optical digital output
Subwoofer Output
8. Speaker system
Cabinet type
Speakers
Impedance
NTSC / PAL interlaced and Progressive scan (480p/576p)
1.0Vp-p (75Ω load)
Y:1.0Vp-p (75Ω load)
Cr/Pr:0.7Vp-p (75Ω load)
Cb/Pb:0.7Vp-p (75Ω load)
Brightness signal:1.0Vp-p (75Ω load)
Chrominance : 0.286Vp-p (75Ω load)
Brightness signal:1.0Vp-p (75Ω load)
Chrominance: 0.286Vp-p (75Ω load)
500mv RMS
Dolby Digital bitstream
1V RMS (47kΩ) at 100Hz
Wood
2 Way bass reflex
4 ohms
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iSymphony Warranty
This product is warranted by iSymphony to the original purchaser against
manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in the
normal noncommercial use of this product for a limited warranty period of:
Ninety (90) Days Labor, One (1) year Parts
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only
on products purchased and used in the United States.
1. LABOR: During the ninety days labor limited warranty period, iSymphony
will, at its option, repair the defective product at no cost to you, or
replace the defective product with a new or remanufactured functionally
equivalent product of equal value.
2. PARTS: During the ninety days parts limited warranty period, iSymphony
will supply new or rebuilt replacements for defective parts as may be
deemed necessary by iSymphony.
3. This Warranty DOES NOT APPLY to products that have been damaged
due to abuse, misuse, accident, alteration, modification, negligence, and
tampering or products that have been serviced by any unauthorized
service center or third party. This Warranty DOES NOT APPLY to batteries,
connecting cables, AC adaptors, or other accessories packaged with the
unit.
What you must do for warranty service:
Unit must be shipped, freight prepaid and properly packaged with the
original dated bill of sale as proof of purchase to iSymphony Service Center.
Please call 1-800-710-7740 to obtain the shipping instructions.
iSymphony Customer Service
1-800-710-7740
Please register your product online at www.myisymphony.com/register/
iSymphony will pay for the return shipping charges for products that are
under warranty and received in this manner.
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EXCEPT TO THE EXTEND PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES MADE BY iSYMPHONY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT,
INCLUDING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN, AND NO WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING SAID WARRANT Y OF MERCHANTABILITY,
SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AFTER SAID PERIOD. SHOULD THIS PRODUCT
PROVE TO BE DEFECTIVE IN WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIAL, THE CONSUMER’S
SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE SUCH REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS IN HEREIN ABOVE
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL iSYMPHONY
BE LIABLE FOE ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL,
ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT. THIS
WARRANTY IS NONTRANSFERRABLE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion and limitation of incidental or
consequential damage, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions or inclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal right and you may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state.
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