DSC 500 X + 0 + Y 2 0 M HZ OWNER'S GUIDE PRODUCT LINE: ® MODEL NUMBER: DSC 500 (230V) DESIGN GOAL: Bring the thrill of live performance and movie sound to the home environment by calling on JBL's professional engineering leadership. SATELLITE TYPE: Titanium-laminate-dome tweeter SUBWOOFER TYPE: Bass-reflex enclosure PORT DESIGN: FreeFlowTM flared PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE: Cinema Systems WELCOME And thank you for purchasing this JBL Digital Simply Cinema system. This state of the art system includes everything you need to experience movie theater quality digital video and audio in the comfort of your own living room. The only thing you need to add is your own TV. We have designed this system to be easy to set up, and even easier to use. But please review this manual before you operate your system. Have it handy while you are setting the system up and keep it available for future reference or in the unlikely event that you encounter any unexpected problems. We have tried to keep this manual as simple as possible. It begins with a description of the important controls on the main unit and the remote. It then explains how to connect the speakers, your TV, and optional external sources to the main unit, how to position the speakers for the most natural surround sound, and then how to operate the DVD/CD player and the AM/FM Stereo Receiver. All of the optional system settings have been preset at our factory for correct operation of the system. All you have to do is insert a disc, sit back, and enjoy a great home theater experience. You may want to change some of the optional settings. A description of all the optional settings and instructions for changing them are found in the second half of the manual. This system was designed to provide you with many years of reliable operation with a minimum of care and maintenance. Every component in your system was in perfect working condition when it left our factory. If you experience any problems with the set-up or operation of this system, please review the Troubleshooting Guide at the end of this manual before you contact your authorized JBL dealer. The serial number of your system can be found on a label on the back panel of the main unit, and also on the display carton. Please record the serial number in the space below. You may need to refer to this number if your system ever needs to be serviced or for insurance purposes. Model no.: DSC 500 Serial No.: ___________________ Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only. The AC cord must only be changed at qualified service facility. · This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. · The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear panel. · This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Caution Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only. The following marking is printed on the rear panel. 1 TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Introduction Important Safeguards and Precautions Front Panel Controls Front Panel Display Rear Panel Connections Remote Control Basic Information About This Manual Notes On Discs DVD Regional Coding Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Page 3 4 5 6 7 9 9 9 9 9 Speaker Setup Delay Setting Audio Setup Dynamic Range Setting Preferences Setup Selecting the Language for Audio Selecting the Language for Subtitles Selecting the Language for Disc Menu Setting the Parental Control Level Changing the Password Returning to the Original Factory Default Settings 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 29 29 Installation Page Speaker Placement 10 System Connections 12 Antenna Connections 13 TV, Audio and Power Connections and Sub Auto On 14 TV and Aux Connections 14 Connecting AC Power 14 Subwoofer Auto-On 14 Using Tuner Presets 15 Presetting Radio Stations 15 Recalling Preset Stations 15 Changing Preset Stations 15 Playing Disc Page Basic Playback 16 Slow Motion Play 17 Frame By Frame Advance 17 Locate a Point Quickly 17 Skip to Next or Previous Track/Chapter/Title 17 Using the Individual DVD Disc Menu 18 Repeat Playback 19 Program Play (Audio CD's and VCD's Only) 20 Selecting a Start Point 21 Selecting a Start Point by Chapter or Time Code 21 Selecting a Track Using Number Buttons 21 Checking Information Using Display Button 22 Settings And Adjustments Page Using the Set-Up Menu and Navigation Buttons 23 Set Up Menu Item List 24 General Setup 25 Selecting the On Screen Display (OSD) Language 25 Screen Saver Setting (SCR Saver) 25 TV Display Setting 25 TV Type Setting (Multi / NTSC / PAL) 26 Angle Mark Setting 26 Video Out Setting 26 Other Functions Page Angle Selection 30 Subtitle Language Selection 30 Audio Language/Format Selection 30 Listening To The Radio 31 RDS Operation 31 Listening To An External Source 32 Selecting Listening Modes 32 Surround Mode Chart 33 Using The Sleep Timer 34 MP3 Playback 34 Adjusting The Speaker Volume And Treble Controls 35 Picture Zooming 36 Additional Information Troubleshooting Glossary Specifications Page 37 39 40 Declaration of Conformity We, Harman Consumer International 2, route de Tours 72500 Château-du-Loir France declare in own responsibility, that the product described in this owner's manual is in compliance with technical standards: EN 50081-1:1992 EN 50082-1:1992 EN 60065-1:1998 EN 50013/A14:1999 EN 50020/A14:1999 EN 55022:1998 EN 61000-3-2/A14:2000 EN 61000-3-3/1:1995 Luc Emmanuel Godard JBL, Harman Consumer International France, 09/02 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS If There is Noise Interference on the TV While a Broadcast is Being Received Depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference may appear on the TV monitor while you watch a TV broadcast and the controller is left on. This is not a malfunction of the controller or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, turn off the controller. Copy protection This DVD player supports Macrovision copy protection. On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the contents of the DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the copy protection code prevents the videotape copy from playing normally. Unpacking Check that you have the following items: · DSC 500 DVD-RDS DVD player/controller/tuner (1) · Subwoofer (1) · Center speaker (1) · Satellite speakers (4) · Remote control (1) · AAA batteries (2) · SCART A/V cable (1 meter) · Controller/subwoofer cable (4 meter) · Left/Center/Right/Front speaker cables (3x3 meter) · Surround speaker cables (2x12 meter) · AM loop antenna (1) · FM antenna (1) · Owner's Manual (1) For Optimum Performance The controller is a precision device that is constructed using extremely accurate technology. Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc drive can impair the image quality. In the worst case, neither video nor audio will be played back. To obtain optimum picture quality, the player should be checked (cleaning and replacement of some parts) every 1,000 hours. Note that this period varies depending on the environment (temperature, humidity, dust) in which the player is used. Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself. Service · Do not attempt to service the controller or subwoofer yourself. · Please contact your authorized JBL dealer. Copyright Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the permission of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws covering copyright protection. 3 F R O N T PA N E L C O N T R O L S 7 6 A 9 0 1 C 2 3 4 5 B 8 Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. 0 POWER ON/OFF (Standby): Press the button once to turn the system on, press it again to put the system in the Standby mode. Note that in order for this switch to operate, the Main Power Switch on the back must be switched to the ON position. 1 Disc Tray (page 16). Place a disc on the tray. 2 W REV. While playing a disc (page 17), press this button to select the previous title, chapter or track. While listening to the radio (page 35), press this button to tune to a lower frequency. For automatic tuning, press and hold it for more than 1 second. 3 X FWD. While playing a disc (page 17), press this button to select the next title, chapter or track. While listening to the radio (page 31), press this button to tune to a higher frequency. For automatic tuning, press and hold it for more than 1 second. 4 A STOP (page 16). Stop playing a disc. 5 G/B PLAY / PAUSE (page 16). Play or pause a disc. 6 REMOTE SENSOR. Receives the remote control signals. 7 Front Panel Display (page 5). Indicate the playing time, etc. 8 SURROUND (page 32). Selects the desired surround mode. 9 POWER LED (page 16). Power On: LED switched off Standby: LED lights Blue A VOLUME (page 35). Increase or decrease the master volume level or the selected channel level. B SOURCE (page 15, 16). Select the component you want to use. In standby mode, press this button to turn on the power of this system. C OPEN/CLOSE (page 16). Open or close the disc tray. 4 F R O N T PA N E L D I S P L AY B C 3 D E 5 A4 2 6 8 9 1 7 0 Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. 0 Speakers Icon. Indicates which of the six speakers are operating. 1 Status Bar. Shows the operating information, such as "OPEN", "CLOSE"and "LOADING", etc. Shows the type of disc playing: DVD, CD and MP3, etc. Shows track and time information of the CD or MP3 disc. Shows the tuner band and frequency. 2 Sleep (page 34). Illuminates when the sleep timer is on. 3 Repeat Indicators (page 19): These indicators light when any of the Repeat functions are in use. 4 Mono (page 31). Illuminates when unit is set to MONO FM mode. 5 Stereo (page 31). Illuminates when a stereo FM station is received. 6 DTS. Illuminates when the disc playing outputs DTS audio. 7 FM/AM Frequency. In AM mode, "kHz" lights up. In FM mode, "MHz" lights up. 8 Disc Type Indicators: The DVD, VCD, CD or MP3 indicator will illuminate to show the type of disc currently being played. 9 Playback-Mode Indicators: These indicators light to show the current playback mode. A Program Indicator (page 20): This indicator lights when the programming functions are in use. B Parental Lock Indicator: This indicator lights when the parentallock system is engaged in order to prevent anyone from changing the rating level without a code. C Dolby Digital (page 33). Illuminates when the disc playing outputs Dolby Digital audio. D Dolby Pro Logic (page 33). Illuminates when the playing disc is recorded with Dolby Pro Logic format. Illuminates when "Pro Logic Normal", "Pro Logic Phantom" or "Pro Logic Wide" is selected. E A-B Repeat Indicator (page 19): This indicator lights when a specific passage for repeat playback has been selected. 5 R E A R PA N E L C O N N E C T I O N S A 2 5 8 0 1 7 3 9 6 4 Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. 0 AM Antenna (page 13). Connect to the supplied AM loop antenna. 1 FM Antenna (page 13). Connect to the supplied FM antenna. 2 Audio Out (page 14). Optional connection to a TV set or external audio system (also for recording devices). Not necessary when using DSC loudspeaker system and subwoofer connection. 3 AUX 1/AUX 2 Audio In (page 14). Connect to a line-level analog audio source: TV, tape player, Minidisc, PC, etc. 4 SCART In/Out (page 14). Connect to a TV SCART input. (SCART cable included.) 5 Video Out (page 14). Connect to a TV video input. (Composite video cable not included). 6 S-Video Out (page 14). Connect to a TV S-Video input. (S-Video cable not included). 7 System Audio Output (page 12). Connect to "System Audio Input" on the DSC active subwoofer. 8 AC Power Cord (page 14). Connect to a 230V wall outlet. 9 Coaxial Digital Input: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, MD player or CD player to this jack. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks. A Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the DSC 500. When the switch is in the "1" position, the unit is placed in Standby mode, as indicated by the blue LED on the front panel. To turn the unit off completely and prevent the use of the remote control, this switch should be set to the "0" position. 6 REMOTE CONTROL 0 STANDBY (page 15). Turns the system power on or off. (Note: Power switch on the backpanel of main unit must be "on"). 1 GO TO (page 21). Selects a starting point to play. 2 Numbers (page 15, 18, 21). Select the items or settings or tracks directly with discs or presets with tuner. 3 PROGRAM (page 20). Stores CD tracks for program play. 4 STEP. Activates frame by frame playback when playing DVD (page 17). 5 MEMORY. Stores radio station in preset memory when tuner i ...