Akai Dv R4410ss Operators Manual

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Important Safety Instructions
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.
WARNING
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within the
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to cause an electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
this owner manual.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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 dampl cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
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 manufacturers instructions, and should use
a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
A Product and Cart Combination Should Be Moved with Care - Quick stops, excessive forece and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to everturn.
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 manufacturers instructions 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 fail to fit, contact your electrican 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 where they exit from the product.
13. Nonuse periods - The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for
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Important Safety Instructions
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. Lightening - For added protection for this product during a lightening 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 calbe system.
This will present damage to the product due to lightening 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 circuit, or where it can fall into such power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can dall 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.
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 prodcut 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. Damage 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 beeen spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
C. If the product has been expose 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 operating instructions as an improver adjustment of other controls may result in damge
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 technican has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have 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.
Notes on Copyright
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, rent copyrighted material
without permission.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited
viewing uses only.
DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted. This product
incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
This product
contains a low power
laser device.
CAUTIONINVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAMCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL À LA SER DE CLAS SE 1
PRODUCTO  LASER DE  CLASE  1
PRODUTO LASER CLASSE 1
The symbol for Class II (Double
lnsulation) This symbol means that the unit
complies with European safely and
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Precaution for Discs
Handling Disc
• To keep the disc clean, do not touch the play sides of the side.
 Do not attach paper or ape to the disc.
 Keep the disc away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
 Store the disc in a disc case after playback.
Cleaning Disc
 Before playback, wipe the disc outwards from the center with clean cloth.
 Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray.
Precaution for Unit
Security
 Before operation, check if the voltage of the unit is in line with the local voltage.
 Hold the plug of the unit 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 esperts.
 Do not open the cabinet. Laser rays employed by the unit may damage eyes. Any servicing should be done by qualified
service personnel.
Placement
 Plug the unit where ventilation is good enough to prevent overheating.
 Never put the unit in direct sunlight or near heat sources.
 Put the unit horizontally, never put anyu heavy object on the unit.
 To protect the pickup, do not put the unit where there is much 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 case:
 The unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place.
 The unit is put in a room with a heater, or in cold air from an air - conditioner.
 Use the unit in a humid place. In these cases, the unit cannot work. Unload the disc and leave the unit on
for about one hour evaporates the water.
Cleaning
 Use soft cloth with a little neutral detergent to wipe the cabinet, panel and controls. Never use abrasive paper,
polishing powder or solvent like alcohol and gasoline.
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Table of Contents
Repeat Playback ........................................ 26
Repeating a title/chapter (DVD) ............................ 26
Repeating a single track/whole disc (CD) ........... 26
Repeating a specific section (DVD) ...................... 26
Playing MP3 and Picture File Disc......... 27-28
Playing a MP3 file disc ............................................ 27
Playing a Picture file disc ....................................... 28
Playing a MP3/Picture file disc ............................... 28
Customizing the Function Settings  ........ 29-36
LANGUAGE setting .................................................. 29
VIDEO setting ...................................................... 29-31
TV Shape .............................................................. 29
Video Output ....................................................... 30
Brightness ............................................................ 31
Edges .................................................................... 31
AUDIO setting ..................................................... 32-34
Digital Out ........................................................... 32
L/R speaker .......................................................... 32
Subwoofer ............................................................ 33
Surround Delay ................................................. 33
Center Delay ....................................................... 34
Pink noise ........................................................... 34
RATING setting ................................................... 35-36
Password/Parental lock  .................................... 35
Factory Set .......................................................... 36
Radio Operation .................................... 37-38
Language Code List for Disc Language ....... 39
Trouble Shooting Guide .........................40-41
Specifications ............................................. 42 Important Safety Instruction  ..................... 1-3
Disc Formats ................................................ 5
Before You Start ........................................... 6
Using the remote control .......................................... 6
Parts and Functions .................................. 7-9
Remote Control ...................................................... 7-8
Front and Top Panel ................................................... 9
Display ......................................................... 10
Front Panel Display .................................................. 10
Display Information .................................................. 10
Setup ..................................................... 11-15
Connecting your TV ............................................ 11-12
Connecting another source .................................... 12
Connecting a VCR .................................................... 13
Connecting the speakers & subwoofer  .................. 14
Positioning the speakers and subwoofer .............. 15
Mounting rear surround speakers  .......................... 16
Turning on the Unit and TV  ...................................... 16
Power cord connection ........................................... 16
Adjusting the Sound ............................. 17-18
Playing a Disc ....................................... 19-21
Playing Disc ............................................................. 19
Pausing playback (still mode) ............................... 19
Stopping playback ................................................. 19
To skip to a different track ...................................... 19
Fast Foward/Fast Reverse ..................................... 20
Slow-motion play ................................................... 20
Skip (Forward/Reverse) .......................................... 20
Zooming into an image  ......................................... 20
Angle selection ....................................................... 21
Audio selection ....................................................... 21
Subtitle selection .................................................... 21
Special Functions ................................. 22-24
Display function (DVD) .......................................... 22
Locating a specific title  ......................................... 23
Locating a specific title/chapter/track .................. 23
Locating a specific time ......................................... 24
Angle setting ........................................................... 24
Audio setting .......................................................... 24
Subtitle setting ....................................................... 24
CD / DVD programmable memory ............... 25
DVD programmable memory ................................. 25
Title/Chapter programmed playback ............. 25
CD programmable memory ................................... 25
Track programmed playback ......................... 25
 
						

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The unit can playback discs bearing any of the following marks:
Region Management Information
Region Management Information: This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management
Information that is encoded on DVD discs. If the Region number printed on the DVD disc does not correspond
to the Region number of this unit, this unit cannot play that disc.
The region number of this unit is 2.
Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available
When the  symbol appears on the TV screen, it indicates that the function or operation attempted is not
available at that time. This occurs because the DVD disc manufacturer determines the specific functions.
Certain functions may not be available on some discs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the
disc.
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1Chapter 2 Chapter 2Chapter 3
Notes on Unauthorized Discs
You may not be able to play back some DVD discs on this unit if they were purchased from outside your
geographic area or made for business purposes.
Title, Chapter and Tracks
 DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”. If the
disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would
be a separate “title”. “Chapters” are sections of titles.
 Video and Audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. A
“track” is usually one song on an Audio CD.
Note :
 Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded on them,
but some do not.
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5
Icons Used on DVDs
Sample lconsLanguage selections for audio
Language selections for subtitles
Screen aspect ratio
Multiple camera angles
Region code indicator2
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1. E ngl ish
2. French
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2. French
Notes:
 This unit supports 2-channel (L/R) audio  and 5.1ch (Multi-channel) MPEG Audio 1/2 (only when the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT coaxial jack is used for connection). It does not support 7.1 channel MPEG Audio Version 2.0.
 When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played, but the graphic
images will not be shown.
Disc Formats
2
DVDs
[8cm(3)/12cm(5”) disc]
Audio CDs
[8cm(3)12cm(5”) disc]
Compatible
Video CDs
[8cm(3)12cm(5”) disc]
 
						

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BEFORE YOU  START
To install Batteries
1.Open the battery door.
Battery Replacement
When batteries become weak, the operating distance of the Remote Control is greatly reduced and you will
need to replace the batteries.
Notes:
• If the Remote Control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage caused
by battery leakage corrosion.
 Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZINC) or rechargeable
(NICKEL-CADMIUM) batteries.2.Insert two AA or UM-3 size batteries.
Using the Remote Control
 Point the Remote Control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the Unit.
 When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared REMOTE SENSOR may be
degraded, causing unreliable operation.
 The recommended effective distance for remote operation is about 16 feet (5 meters).
 
						

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PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
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Remote Control
1) STANDBY  / ON button
Turns the Unit on and puts it in standby mode.
2) RETURN button
Return to the normal operation after using the SETUP
menu.
3) Number (0 - 9) and (+10) buttons
Use when creating programs, and entering a parental
level password. To select numbers over 9, press +10
button and then the second no. for example, to enter 18,
press +10 and then 8.
4) 5.1 / 2.1 CHANNELS button
Switch speaker output to 5.1 channel mode. (All
speakers + subwoofer)
Switch speaker outputs to 2.1 channel. (Front left/right
speakers + subwoofer)
5) MEMORY button
Enter the number of a selected chapter or track.
Enter the number of a selected station.
6) DIMMER button
Turns the display backlight ON and OFF.
7)
 PRO LOGIC II button
In AV_IN mode, switches to Dolby Pro Logic mode for
VHS tapes encoded with Dolby Pro Logic.
8) VOLUME (+ / -) buttons
Adjust the volume.
9) SETUP button
Selects the SET UP menu screen.
10)
 /  CURSOR buttons
Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and
adjust certain settings.
11)
 SLOW button
Perform slow reverse playback of DVDs.
12)
 /  TUNING buttons
 : Fast reverse playback.
 : Fast forward playback.
 TUNING  : Scan all available radio stations.
13)
  STOP button
Stop playback.
14)
 PREV button
Move reverse through titles, chapters or tracks on a
disc.
Tune to the presetted stations.
15) CLEAR button
Clear input selections and cancel certain playback
functions.
16) DISPLAY button
Change disc status information displayed on the TV.
17) ANGLE button 
Switch the camera angle of the video presentation
when scenes with multiple camera angles are recorded
on a DVD.
18) SUBTITLE button 
.....
Select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a
DVD.
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SETUP MENU
ENTERSLOW SLOW
STOPPLAY
PAUS E
REPEAT
PREV
CLEAR
ANGLE SUBTITLE FM MODE BAND
A-B DISC DISPLAY
ZOOM/
TV MODEAUDIO TUNING NEXT
STANDBY/ON
SOUND
OPEN/
CLOSE
FUNCTION
GOTO
MEMORY
PRO LOGIC II
P. SCAN/
CVBS
DIMMER
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PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
Remote Control
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19) FUNCTION button
Display the FUNCTION screen where you can check or
change various setting.
20) OPEN / CLOSE button
Use to open or close the disc tray.
21) GOTO button
Skip directly to a specific location on a DVD disc.
22) SOUND button
Selects sound balance and tone controls for adjustment
with the cursor buttons.
23) P. SCAN / CVBS button
Changing YUV output to Progressive Scan Video mode
or back to CVBS mode.
24)
 /  CURSOR buttons
Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and make
adjust certain settings.
25) MENU button
Open and close DVDs menu.
26) ENTER button
Confirm selections on a menu screen.
27) SLOW 
button
Perform slow forward playback of DVDs.
28)
 PLAY button
Start playback.
29)
 PAUSE button
Pause playback, frame advance.
30) NEXT 
 button
Move forward through titles, chapters or tracks on a disc.
Tune to the presetted stations.
31) ZOOM button
Zoom into an image.
NTSC / PAL button
In stop mode, select whether to output the video signal. TV
shows AUTO which means output signal depends on
DVD disc (either NTSC or PAL).  TV shows PAL or
NTSC which means output signal fixed to PAL or NTSC.
32) AUDIO button
Select one of the audio soundtracks programmed on a
DVD or selects the audio output mode on a AUDIO CD.
33) BAND/REPEAT-DISC button
Switch between AM(MW) or FM.
Repeat chapter or title of a DVD.
Repeat single track or whole CD.
34) FM MODE/REPEAT A - B button
Set FM MODE to FM STEREO for FM stereo sound or to
FM MONO for mono sound.
Perform point-to-point repeat playback on a DVD or CD.
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SETUP MENU
ENTERSLOW SLOW
STOPPLAY
PAUS E
REPEAT
PREV
CLEAR
ANGLE SUBTITLE FM MODE BAND
A-B DISC DISPLAY
ZOOM/
TV MODEAUDIO TUNING NEXT
STANDBY/O N
SOUND
OPEN/
CLOSE
FUNCTION
GOTO
MEMORY
PRO LOGIC II
P. SCAN/
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DIMMER
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PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
Note:
Screen saver - If no button is pressed within 2 minutes,
the function will active, If you want to return the normal
screen, press any button. 1) Disc tray
Open or close tray by pushing OPEN/CLOSE button.
Place a disc on the disc tray, label side up.
2) STANDBY indicator
When the Unit is turned on by pressing the
STANDBY/ON button. If you press the STANDBY 
/
ON button on the remote control, the Unit will turn
off and go into standby mode. The light will continue
to illuminate.
3) Display window
Display system information.
4) OPEN/CLOSE button
Use to open and close the disc tray.
5)
 SKIP   buttons
Press SKIP 
 button to go back to previous chapters/
tracks.
Press SKIP 
 button to advance to chapters /
tracks. Press and hold 
 SKIP  button to begin
fast scan. Four speeds are available.
Scan all available radio stations.6)
 PLAY button
Press to start or resume playback
7)
 STOP button
Stop playing a disc.
8) FUNCTION button
Select the source.
9) STANDBY/ON button
Turn the power on or off.
10) Remote sensor
Receive the remote control unit signals.
11) VOLUME controls
Change the loudness of the sound from the speakers
connected to the Unit.
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Rear Panel
12)Power cord
13)VIDEO OUT jack
14)Left/Right AUDIO OUT jacks
15)COMPONENT VIDEO jacks (Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR)
16)VIDEO IN (VCR) jack
17)FM ANTENNA jack18)SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT jack
19)SCART socket
20)DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
21)S-VIDEO OUT jack
22)AUDIO IN (R/L) jacks
23)AM(MW) LOOP ANTENNA terminal
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LOOP ANT. L
RLR
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
SCARTSUBWOOFER
AUDIO OUT
5.1 CH
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VIDEO
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