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Yamaha DVX-S120 Owner's Manual

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Manual is about: DVD HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM SYSTEME HOME CINEMA DVD; DVD RECEIVER / AMPLI-TUNER DVD

Summary of DVX-S120

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    Yamaha electronics corporation, usa 6660 orangethorpe ave., buena park, calif. 90620, u.S.A. Yamaha canada music ltd. 135 milner ave., scarborough, ontario m1s 3r1, canada yamaha electronik europa g.M.B.H. Siemensstr. 22-34, 25462 rellingen bei hamburg, f.R. Of germany yamaha electronique france s.A...

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    • explanation of graphical symbols the lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you 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 perso...

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    We want you listening for a lifetime yamaha and the electronic industries association’s consumer electronics group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most impo...

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    Caution: read this before operating your unit. Dvr-s120 this unit is not disconnected from the ac power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small qu...

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    Caution use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ● the name plate is located on the bottom of the unit. This product is a dvd home theater sound system consisting of the components shown on the table. Pl...

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    2 in a few steps, a whole new world of dvd will open up. Settle into your favorite place on the sofa and let the show begin. Let’s get things ready! ➡ page 6, “preparation” decide on a place for the speakers, perform a few simple connections, and that’s all there is to it. • connecting speakers and ...

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    3 enjoy playing a variety of discs! ➡ page 28, “playing video and music discs” in 3 short steps, play everything from commercial cds to your own homemade discs. It’s time to take your listening experience up a notch! ➡ page 53, “creating the best listening space” • with the speakers you can create a...

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    4 contents basic advanced playing back a dvd advanced features names and functions of parts page 18 top and front page 18 cinemastation display page 20 remote control features page 21 amp mode button names and functions page 22 dvd/cd mode button names and functions page 23 using the on screen menu ...

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    5 listening to the radio connecting the antennas page 38 connecting the fm antenna page 38 connecting the am loop antenna page 38 listening to the radio page 39 selecting the radio tuner page 39 selecting radio stations page 39 setting channels in advance (preset) page 41 selecting a preset station ...

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    6 preparation supplied accessories remote control make sure all of the following accessories are in the box. System control cable (5 m (1)) batteries (2) (aa, r06, um-3) am loop antenna indoor fm antenna speaker cables (surround: 15 m (2), front, center: 5 m (3)) dvr-s120 nx-p120: nx-s120, nx-c120, ...

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    B asic 7 preparation preparing the remote control put the batteries in the remote control. Preparing the speakers the front speakers, surround speakers, center speaker and subwoofer have special roles based on the type of sound each produces. • the front speakers produce front channel sound (stereo)...

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    8 8 connecting the speakers and tv connect the power cord after connecting the speakers and tv. Please ... Connect the cable core with the color band near the tip to the + connector. Be careful, if you reverse the cables, the sound will be unnatural. 3 2 cable core color band lever 1 press the lever...

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    9 digital audio video s video in vcr out am ant vcr out vcr in video in y p b p r fm ant gnd monitor out monitor out (dvd only) monitor out (dvd only) subwoofer speakers center front surround front surround out vcr in video in component video audio r l r l system connector 75 unbal out optical speak...

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    10 power tv power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 basic operations viewing a dvd it’s time to play a dvd. Select a disc and begin from step 1. Turn on the tv. Use the tv remote control or power s...

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    11 basic operations dvd/cd cinema amp dvd/cd vcr video tuner movie music sports game english basic operations place a disc in the tray. • place the disc with the label side facing up. • hold the disc by its edge and hole in the center to avoid touching the surface of the disc. Please ... Press f on ...

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    12 basic operations power a b c d e ch ch tv ch sleep preset preset a b c d e on screen menu test return status tv vol volume set menu enter night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift on screen menu set menu tv power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input a b c ...

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    13 basic operations 13 basic operations basic operations handy features tv ch ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 on screen menu test return status tv vol volume set menu...

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    14 14 basic operations handy features handy features tv power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 tv ch ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset prese...

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    15 basic operations 15 basic operations basic operations try it out! Ch cinema ch test return status tv vol volume mute amp dvd/cd vcr video tuner movie music sports game set menu enter english useful features enhancing the sound presence cinemastation is loaded with a variety of dsp programs, so yo...

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    16 • experiment with different sound field effects until you find the dsp program that you feel best matches your source. • cinemastation has other dsp programs not listed below. See page 64, “selecting dsp program effects” . Sound presence finding the best dsp effect changing the dsp effect based o...

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    17 sound presence action drama sci-fi spectacle theater music video classic hall jazz club rock concert 5ch stereo music sports game movie finding the right dsp program action enhances the stereoscopic effect for a thrilling sense of presence only found in an action movie. Drama expresses surround s...

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    18 advanced features names and functions of parts top and front buttons for amplifier and disc operations a stops disc playback. D pauses disc playback. Input selects an input source. Press this button until you find the source you want to watch or listen to. Selects an audio input signal. You can s...

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    19 advanced features ad v anced features buttons for tuner operations press input on cinemastation or press tuner on the remote control to select tuner mode. In tuner mode, the buttons below function as described. About memory backup if you disconnect the power cord from the outlet, cinemastation wi...

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    20 advanced features cinemastation display matrix pcm title track chap virtual silent rep a-b all auto st memory tuned ps pty rt pty ct hold progressive digital dvd vcd cd 888888888888 pl dsp prog sleep matrix pcm title track chap virtual silent rep a-b all auto st memory tuned progressive digital d...

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    21 advanced features ad v anced features 30 ° 30 ° remote control features as shown on the left, cinemastation is composed of three main parts. Remote control button operations change depending on the mode, so it is possible to control all amplifier, dvd/cd and tuner functions with a single remote u...

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    22 advanced features amp mode button names and functions press amp before starting operations. • the purple color on the remote control indicates amp mode. Advice tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a...

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    23 advanced features ad v anced features dvd/cd mode button names and functions press dvd/cd before starting operations. • the green color on the remote control indicates dvd/cd mode. Advice tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center su...

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    24 advanced features using the on screen menu the on screen menu includes preference, toolbar and setup. Perform operations using the tv screen. Preference: you can adjust picture contrast, sharpness and other picture qualities of the dvd or video cd to your liking. Toolbar: you can use program play...

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    25 ad v anced features advanced features press h or g to navigate the main menus, then press w . On screen menu press h or g to navigate the submenus, then press w . Press h , g , q or w to select or set items. Preference toolbar setup features picture program view play option search access tv langu...

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    26 selecting the media device selecting the equipment cinemastation provides you with a variety of playback options, including cds, video discs, music cds and mp3 discs. You can connect a vcr or video game console and increase your home entertainment possibilities. For connecting the equipment you w...

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    Selecting the media de vice 27 cinema dvd/cd vcr video tuner movie music sports game cinema dvd/cd vcr video tuner movie music sports game cinema dvd/cd vcr video tuner movie music sports game cinema dvd/cd vcr video tuner movie music sports game dvd/cd tuner vcr video selecting the media device pre...

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    28 playing video and music discs playback methods cinemastation provides you with a variety of playback methods, including the ability to select and quickly find a scene or tune. Start operations after first pressing dvd/cd. Cinemastation enters dvd/cd mode to play a disc. To skip chapters and track...

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    29 playing video and music discs pla ying video and music discs • you can also use the on screen menu to operate frame advance, fast forward/reverse and slow advance/reverse. In addition to those, you can use frame reverse from the on screen menu. See pages 94 and 95, “on screen menu guide”. • the s...

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    30 playing video and music discs specify an elapsed time for playback (time search) perform operations using the tv on screen menu. Tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s1...

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    31 playing video and music discs pla ying video and music discs tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 on screen menu test return status tv vol volume mute amp ...

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    32 playing video and music discs tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 on screen menu test return status tv vol volume mute amp dvd/cd vcr video tuner movie mu...

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    33 playing video and music discs pla ying video and music discs ch ch on screen menu test return status set menu enter g h on screen g g ch ch on screen menu test return status set menu enter g h on screen g g check program play content delete program play perform steps 1 to 2 in “customizing playba...

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    34 playing video and music discs you can repeat a favorite track, chapter or entire disc. You can also repeat program play and certain parts you specified as many times as you like. Tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift ...

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    35 playing video and music discs pla ying video and music discs english • a-b repeat may not work properly with some dvd video discs. • you can use a-b repeat only within one track or title. Tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center su...

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    36 playing video and music discs many dvds or video cds that have playback control include an original menu. You can use the menu for skipping to a favorite title or chapter and switching audio or subtitle language. Ch cinema ch on screen menu test return status tv vol volume mute amp dvd/cd vcr vid...

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    37 playing video and music discs pla ying video and music discs english you can play mp3 music that was recorded onto a cd-r or cd-rw by a computer. • depending on recording conditions some discs cannot be played. Disc structure since the mp3 format can store several albums on a disc, a folder is as...

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    38 listening to the radio connecting the antennas cinemastation includes an am loop antenna and indoor fm antenna. Use the supplied antennas in areas with good radio wave reception. Connect each antenna into its jack properly. Digital audio video s video in vcr out am ant o y p b p r fm ant gnd moni...

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    39 listening to the radio listening to the radio english listening to the radio cinemastation provides several methods for tuning radio stations to help you find channels as easy as you can. Input press preset/band to select either fm or am. Each time you press, the mode changes in the order as foll...

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    40 listening to the radio preset/band auto/man’l d preset/tuning preset/tuning u for stations with weak radio signals, tune manually. • if the radio waves are weak and auto tuning doesn’t work, tune manually (manual tuning). • when auto tuning finds a radio station, the tuned indicator lights up and...

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    41 listening to the radio listening to the radio english up to 40 stations (5 groups ✕ 8 stations) can be automatically preset. Preset/band a/b/c/d/e memory auto/man’l preset/tuning u d preset/tuning setting channels in advance (preset) presetting radio stations in memory helps you tune the preset r...

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    42 listening to the radio you can manually preset up to 40 radio stations. A/b/c/d/e memory preset/tuning u d preset/tuning • when presetting a radio station, you can set the frequency and reception mode (stereo/monaural) at the same time. • you can change the order of preset fm radio stations later...

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    43 listening to the radio listening to the radio english you can tune in a radio station simply by selecting its preset number. Tv ch ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 ...

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    44 listening to the radio tv ch ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e mode start pty seek freq/rds center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120rds wb56660 on screen menu test return status tv vol volume set menu enter u prese...

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    45 listening to the radio listening to the radio english change rds mode there are four rds display modes. When an rds station is broadcasting, ps, pty, rt or ct mode indicators corresponding to the services provided light up in the cinemastation display. Press freq/rds repeatedly to change among th...

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    46 using other equipment connecting video equipment connect a vcr to cinemastation to play or dub videos. You can also connect a game console or video camera. Connecting a game console or vcr • always read the owner’s manual of any equipment you want to connect. Digital audio video s video in vcr ou...

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    47 using other equipment using other equipment english tv use a commercially available audio cable. Cinemastation am ant vcr out vcr in video in y p b p r fm ant gnd monitor out (dvd only) subwoofer out component video audio r l system connector 75 unbal l r output audio video notes on the audio jac...

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    48 using other equipment operating a vcr for vcr operations, read your vcr owner’s manual. Tv power power audio /dts select night sw center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 cinema amp dvd/cd vcr video tuner movie music sports game power vcr tv power power audio...

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    49 using other equipment using other equipment english dubbing from a video camera to a vcr for video camera and vcr operations, be sure to read their respective owner’s manuals. Tv power power audio /dts select night sw center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 ...

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    50 using other equipment connecting audio equipment you can connect a cd recorder or md recorder to cinemastation to record audio played on cinemastation. Connecting a cd or md recorder digital audio video s video in vcr out monitor out monitor out (dvd only) vcr in video in out optical output optic...

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    51 using other equipment using other equipment english advice advice • when you assign the optical in jack as video and equipment is connected to the video in jacks, the optical in jack has priority over the video in jacks if the input mode is set to auto. • cinemastation’s digital and analog signal...

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    52 using other equipment • when using timer playback/recording, even if cinemastation is in standby mode, the memory content (input source, am/fm frequency) is retained and used. Tv power power audio /dts select night sw center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 ...

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    53 creating the best listening space creating the best listening space placing the speakers (nx-p120) make sure the top of the television is level. If the top of the television is not level, place the center speaker inside the tv rack or directly on the floor. In any case, make sure it is placed on ...

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    54 creating the best listening space • one speaker weighs about 1.1 kg (2.43 lb). Make sure you fasten screws only into a solid wall or pillar. Do not attach to a wall that is made of plaster, decorative veneer sheeting or other material that peels easily. If the screws come off and a speaker falls,...

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    55 creating the best listening space creating the best listening space use the supplied screw to attach the mounting bracket to the bottom of the speaker. The jutting part of the bracket enters the groove at the speaker base. Use the bracket holes (60 mm (2 3 / 8 ⬙ ) spacing) to fasten the mounting ...

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    56 creating the best listening space yamaha speaker stand sps-80 (option) with the sps-80 speaker stands, you can set the front speakers and surround speakers on the floor. (2 stands/set) sps-80 using commercially available speakers or cables • use speakers of the same manufacturer and quality, if p...

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    57 creating the best listening space creating the best listening space push up the release button and pull out the supplied speaker cable from the connector. Peel away about 10 mm ( 13 / 32 ⬙ ) of covering from the tip of the commercially available cable and firmly twist the cable cores. Not twistin...

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    58 creating the best listening space adjusting the speaker balance with a test tone tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 on screen menu test return status tv ...

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    59 creating the best listening space creating the best listening space • if you raise the volume level of the center and surround l/r speakers to + 10 db and this is still less than the front speakers, set the “* f. Level” in the set menu to -10 db and lower the volume level of the front speakers by...

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    60 creating the best listening space adjusting the speaker volume level during playback • the volume level adjustment range is +10 db to -10 db. • you cannot adjust the left and right surround speakers individually. The same adjustment level will be applied to both. If the level adjusted during the ...

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    61 creating the best listening space creating the best listening space • you can adjust the speaker volume level from 0 to 100%. The factory default setting is 100%, which is the maximum value. You can adjust the speaker volume for 5ch stereo dsp program press amp during playback. Repeatedly press m...

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    62 creating the best listening space setting the speaker size tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 on screen menu test return status tv vol volume mute amp dv...

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    63 creating the best listening space creating the best listening space * center sets whether the center speaker is present or not, and sets the size of the center speaker. Selection items: lrg (large), sml (small), non (none) default setting: sml lrg: select this setting when using a big center spea...

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    64 more information about dsp (surround) effects selecting dsp program effects to get the most out of cinemastation, select a sound field based on how many speakers you want to use and the listening environment. Select a sound field based on how many speakers you want to have sound. • for a 6-speake...

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    65 more information about dsp (surround) effects more inf ormation about dsp (surr ound) eff ects • when the matrix 6.1 decoder is working, the matrix indicator lights up in the cinemastation display. 6.1 appears beside the dsp program name (for example: action 6.1). Matrix 6.1 appears with dolby di...

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    66 more information about dsp (surround) effects using all speakers for cd or video playback tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 on screen menu test return s...

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    67 more information about dsp (surround) effects more inf ormation about dsp (surr ound) eff ects tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 on screen menu test ret...

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    68 more information about dsp (surround) effects using front speakers only for dsp program (virtual cinema dsp) tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 on screen...

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    69 more information about dsp (surround) effects more inf ormation about dsp (surr ound) eff ects cinema test return status tv vol volume mute amp dvd/cd vcr video tuner movie music sports game • when silent cinema is on, the silent cinema indicator lights up in the cinemastation display. • cinemast...

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    70 more information about dsp (surround) effects tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 on screen menu test return status tv vol volume mute amp dvd/cd vcr vide...

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    71 more information about dsp (surround) effects more inf ormation about dsp (surr ound) eff ects changing the delay time of a dsp program tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle...

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    72 more information about dsp (surround) effects program program name default setting group (ms) movie 1 action 20 action 6.1 15 2 drama 20 drama 6.1 15 3 sci-fi 20 sci-fi 6.1 15 4 spectacle 23 spectacle 6.1 15 5 theater 20 theater 6.1 5 music 1 music video 21 2 classic hall 30 3 jazz club 30 4 rock...

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    73 more information about dsp (surround) effects more inf ormation about dsp (surr ound) eff ects reproducing the original dolby and dts sound tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subt...

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    74 more information about dsp (surround) effects reproducing stereo sound tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 on screen menu test return status tv vol volume...

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    Types of input signals 75 t ypes of input signals types of input signals you can check the type of input signal and format from the cinemastation display. You can also set the input mode to select the digital/analog entry sequence or to only input a specified signal. Tv ch cinema ch power power audi...

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    Types of input signals 76 note on digital signals that exceed 48 khz cinemastation’s digital input jack can input a sampling frequency up to 96 khz. For details read the owner’s manual of the device connected to the digital input jack. Keep in mind the points below when inputting a digital signal th...

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    Types of input signals 77 t ypes of input signals switching input modes tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 on screen menu test return status tv vol volume m...

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    78 additional features using the sleep timer after a specified time the power automatically enters standby so you can enjoy cinemastation until you fall asleep. Tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b...

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    79 additional features ad ditional features enjoying high-quality video progressive scan (ntsc only) the component video jack on cinemastation is compatible with progressive scan. You can enjoy highly defined images without flicker when connecting to a television that has a component video input jac...

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    80 additional features protecting your children from undesirable scene using parental control you can cut a scene that you do not feel it is suitable for your children, or lock a disc from being played. Cinemastation allows you to set the level of parental control. It then checks the level of a disc...

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    81 additional features ad ditional features tv ch ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 on screen menu test return status tv vol volume mute set menu enter g h d g g on scr...

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    82 additional features • if you enter a password you can play back the disc even when disc lock is on. 1 insert the disc. 2 select “play once” or “play always” with h or g . 3 press w , then once you enter the password with the number buttons, playback starts. • you can set “disc lock” to “on” for u...

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    83 operating other equipment with the cinemastation remote control operating other equipment with the cinemastation remote contr ol storing manufacturer codes in the remote control if you set the manufacturer code (a unique code assigned to each manufacturer) in the cinemastation remote control, you...

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    84 operating other equipment with the cinemastation remote control available operations while you set the manufacturer code for the tv or vcr button, you can use the following functions after you press the tv or vcr button. Tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep ...

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    85 operating other equipment with the cinemastation remote control operating other equipment with the cinemastation remote contr ol tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s1...

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    86 operating other equipment with the cinemastation remote control manufacturer code list depending on the model and year, you may not be able to use some manufacturer products. In this case, use the remote control supplied with each product. Manufacturer manufacturer code yamaha 299/292 admiral 292...

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    87 operating other equipment with the cinemastation remote control operating other equipment with the cinemastation remote contr ol manufacturer manufacturer code yamaha 399/392/393/394 admiral 395 aiwa 396/397/398/329/339 akai 322/323/324 asha 363 audio dynamic 392/394 audiovox 396 beaumark 363 bel...

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    88 using the set menu using the set menu • even during playback you can change settings in the set menu. • to learn more about “* speaker set” read “setting the speaker mode” on page 62. You can use the set menu to adjust settings, including speaker settings. Change the settings to match your listen...

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    89 using the set menu using the set menu navigating the set menu tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 on screen menu test return status tv vol volume mute amp...

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    90 using the set menu adjust the playback level of the lfe signal (* lef level) you can adjust the lfe channel output level while playing a dolby digital or dts signal. Adjust the lfe level to match the performance of the subwoofer and headphones. Submenu: sp lfe, hp lfe variable range (db): -20 to ...

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    91 using the set menu using the set menu reassign input jacks (* input assign) you can assign cinemastation’s optical in jack to video or vcr. When set to video, press the video button to operate the device connected to the optical in jack and the input source name will appear as video. When set to ...

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    92 using the on screen menu using the on screen menu you can use the on screen menu to adjust settings for dvd playback, including picture and language settings. Navigating the on screen menu for example, adjust the color saturation. Tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv in...

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    93 using the on screen menu using the on screen men u tv ch cinema ch power power audio /dts select night sw tv ch tv input sleep preset preset a b c d e center surr shift stereo matrix 6.1 a-b repeat angle subtitle dvr-s120 wb56650 on screen menu test return status tv vol volume mute amp dvd/cd vcr...

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    94 using the on screen menu on screen menu guide on screen menu guide adjust from +1 to +7. Adjusts the screen position. Adjust from -7 to +7. Adjusts the video color saturation. Adjust from -7 to +7. Accentuates bright and dark parts of video. Adjust the video shade. Adjust from -7 to +7. Adjusts t...

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    95 using the on screen menu using the on screen men u set the disc lock “on”/“off”. Page 82 adjust the level from 0 to +8. Page 81 enter the password. Page 80 change the password. Page 81 set to match your tv screen aspect. 4:3 panscan 4:3 letterbox wide-screen (widescreen) set the video signal syst...

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    96 appendix solutions to common problems be sure to check the points below if cinemastation doesn’t seem to be working normally for you. If you notice something wrong that is not listed below and you have already tried some solutions with no success, turn off the cinemastation power, remove the powe...

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    97 appendix appendix no sound except from the front speakers. 1 you are listening to stereo sound. Press stereo and make sure sound field effect is on. 2 you are playing a source such as dolby surround, dolby digital or dts that doesn’t contain a special effect signal. Select another dsp program. 3 ...

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    98 appendix sound volume will not increase. The power of the device connected to cinemastation’s output jack is not turned on. If the power of the device connected to the output jack is not turned on, playback may be distorted and volume low. Turn on the power of the connected device. Sound field ef...

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    99 appendix appendix disc playback one of the buttons doesn’t work. Some discs do not allow certain operations. Playback does not start when pressing w , or it immediately stops. 1 when moved from a very cold place to a warm one, condensation forms on the lens. Let it alone for 1 to 2 hours. 2 you i...

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    100 appendix the disc is ejected as soon as it is inserted. A disc that cannot be played has been inserted. Radio reception preset tuning does not work. 1 the preset (memory) has been deleted. Perform preset again. See page 41. Too much noise blocks out stereo broadcast. The radio station is far awa...

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    101 appendix appendix the remote control does not work. 1 you are outside the remote control operating range. Operate the remote control within 6 m (20 feet) and a 30° angle of the remote control sensor. 2 the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or lighting (inverted fluorescent lamp...

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    102 appendix information the table below lists the types of discs you can play on cinemastation. Video discs type of disc dvd video svcd (super video cd) video cd disc logo mark digital video digital video playable discs destination region code of cinemastation 1 all 1 the region code (an id number ...

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    103 appendix appendix • the following discs cannot be played with this unit. Cd-rom, dvd-rom, cdv. (this product can play some types of dvd-r, dvd-rw (video format only), dvd+r or dvd+rw discs.) • cinemastation cannot play a cd-r, cd-rw, dvd-r, dvd- rw, dvd+r or dvd+rw disc that has not been finaliz...

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    104 appendix “dts” and “dts digital surround” are registered trademarks of digital theater systems, inc. Mpeg layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from fraunhofer iis and thomson multimedia. Manufactured under license from dolby laboratories. “dolby”, “pro logic”, and the double-d symbol are t...

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    105 appendix appendix glossary bit stream a signal that is compressed and changed into digital format. Then depending on the decoder it can be processed as 5.1 multi-channel audio. Channel (ch) a channel is an audio type that has been divided based on range and other characteristics. Ex. 5.1 channel...

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    106 appendix lfe (low frequency effect) 0.1 channel this channel is for the reproduction of low bass signals. The frequency range for this channel is 20 hz to 120 hz. It is added to the full-range 5 channels in dolby digital and dts to enhance low frequency sound for added effect. This channel is co...

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    107 appendix appendix index 5ch stereo ...................................................................... 17 a a-b repeat .................................................................... 35 action ............................................................................ 17 c changing the ...

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    108 appendix s sci-fi (science fiction) ................................................. 17 selecting radio stations ................................................ 39 auto tuning ............................................................... 39 manual tuning ........................................

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    109 appendix appendix specifications audio section minimum rms output power front l/r, center, surround l/r 1 khz, 0.9% thd, 6 Ω ........................................... 45 w u.S.A. And canada models 20 hz to 20 khz, 0.9% thd, 6 Ω ........................ 45 w maximum power (eiaj) front l/r, cent...

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