High-Quality Video
• High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) for a single wire,
digital connection to your HD-Ready screen.
• Advanced, sophisticated 10-bit MPEG-2 video decoding circuits.
• Progressive-scan component video ouputs (NTSC and PAL).
• Direct RGB output via SCART (selectable) for optimal video
performance when HDMI or component video connections are not
available. SCART connector also configurable for composite video
output.
• Test-screen videos available for testing video performance and
setup.
• Pure PAL with NTSC disc due to true NTSC/PAL conversion.
• Dual-layer compatibility for extended play DVD.
• Playback of JPEG image files.
High-Quality Digital Audio
• High-quality 5.1 digital surround sound from DVD-Audio, DTS or
Dolby Digital discs.
• With linear PCM audio at 16-24 bits and 44–96kHz, audio quality
exceeding that of CD becomes possible.
• Coaxial digital audio output.
Many Convenient Features
• On-screen menu icons for disc information or player information
and access to many major functions of this unit.
• Thumbnails for easy search of image files.
• Subtitles may be displayed in one of numerous languages.*
• The multi-angle function allows you to choose the viewing angle
of scenes which were shot from a number of different angles
(limited to DVDs recorded with multiple camera angles).
• Multiple options for dialog language and soundtrack selection
(limited to DVDs recorded with multiple dialogue languages or
soundtracks).
• Intuitive menu operating system.
• Four-step Zoom during Play and Pause.
• Backlit, ergonomically designed remote control.
• Future software upgrades; visit www.jbl.com.
* The number of languages recorded depends on the software.
Compatible With CD as Well as DVD
• The CS3/CS5 will play any conventional Audio CD or recordable
(CD-R) or erasable CD (CD-RW), MP3, WMA (v9) or any DivX or
VCD or DVD-Audio and DVD-Video with the Region Code 0 or 2.
Disc Formats Supported by This Player
The unit can play the following disc formats
(8cm and 12cm size):
• DVD
• DVD-AUDIO
• DVD-R
• DVD-RW
• DVD+R
• DVD+RW
• CD
• CD-R
• CD-RW
• VCD
• S-VCD
• WMA (v9)
NOTE:
Due to differences in the format of certain discs, it is possi-
ble that some discs may include a mix of features that are not com-
patible with the DVD. Similarly, although the DVD is capable of a
wide range of features, not all discs include every capability of the
DVD system. For example, although the DVD is compatible with
multi-angle discs, that feature is only possible when the disc is
specially encoded for multipleangle play. In addition, the DVD is
capable of playing back both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks,
but the number and types of tracks available will vary from disc to
disc. To make certain that a specific feature or soundtrack option is
available, please check the options noted on the disc jacket.
• Playback capability for CD-R, CD-RW, WMA, JPEG, MP3, DivX,
VCD/SVCD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs may
vary due to variations in the quality of the disc and the recorder
used to create the disc.
• The CS3/CS5 is compatible with most discs recorded with files
encoded using MP3 or Windows Media
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9, as well as JPEG still
images. However, note that variations in the encoder or codec
used and the bit rate of the encoding may affect the CS’s ability to
play back a specific disc. As a result, we cannot guarantee
complete compatibility with all encoders and versions of the
codecs. For best results, we recommend that MP3 files be
encoded at bit rates ranging between 32kbps and 320kbps. WMA
files should be encoded at bit rates between 64kbps and 320kbps.
Although the CS system is capable of playing some WMA 9 files,
not all features of version 9 are supported. JPEG files should
contain no more than 5 megapixels, and the file size should be no
larger than 5Mb.
Upgradeability via Internet
The ”firmware” controlling the functionality of the JBL CS system
is fully upgradeable. In the event of future improvements to its
operations and features, it will be possible to download firmware
upgrades from www.jbl.com. All you have to do is create a CD-R
with the data and insert it in the DVD for an automatic upgrade.
Packing List
(1) JBL CS3/CS5 DVD player/receiver
(1) JBL CS460/CS680 home theater speaker system
(1) Remote control
(3) AAA batteries
(1) A/V cable for stereo analog audio and composite video
(1) S-video cable
(1) Remote extension cable
(1) Owner’s manual
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