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RQT6945

Sound field/sound quality operations

Sound field

AV SYSTEM

SLEEP

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

REPEAT

CANCEL

SKIP

CH

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

VOLUME

MUTING

PL

C.FOCUS

SFC

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

FM MODE

SETUP

ZOOM

GROUP

AUDIO

RETURN

TV VOL 

TV VOL 

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

MENU

SLOW/SEARCH

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

0

9

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

TV

VCR/AUX

ENTER

CH SELECT

TEST

TV/VIDEO

POSITION

MEMORY

S.SRND

C.S.M

10/ ENTER

>

=

FL DISPLAY

DVD/CD

CH SELECT

–TEST

–MIX 2CH

%

 PL

erw q

ENTER

VOLUME

–  +

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Dolby Pro Logic, Super Surround, Center Focus and Subwoofer
Level adjusting (

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pages 25–27) cannot be used if headphones

are connected (“ERROR” appears on the display).

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You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these
sound field systems are used with some sources. If this occurs,
turn the sound field system off.

Dolby Digital and DTS

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Dolby Digital and DTS are digital encoding systems used on DVD
to carry surround sound. Both were originally developed for use
in cinemas.

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This unit automatically recognizes and decodes these systems.

Play a Dolby Digital or DTS source.

The Dolby Digital or DTS indicator lights. 

To down-mix Dolby Digital or DTS (multiple-
channel) signals to 2 channels

Press and hold [–MIX 2CH].

To cancel, press and hold [–MIX 2CH] again.
To check the current setting
Press [FL DISPLAY].

When “D.MIX” flashes on the display
The DVD-Audio Contains multiple-channel signals that cannot be
down-mixed.

You cannot use the “MIX 2ch” setting in the following cases:
When using headphones
When Dolby Pro Logic is on
When Super Surround is on

Note

DVD-A

MIX2ch

ON

Software encoded with Dolby
Digital can be identified with
this mark.

Software encoded with DTS
can be identified with this
mark.

DIGITAL

DTS

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic is a decoding system that was developed to get a
better sense of presence from sources encoded with Dolby
Surround. The feeling of position has been improved by the addition
of a separate center speaker channel.

Software encoded with Dolby Surround can be identified with this
mark (DVD, CD, Video CD, Laser Disc, Video tape).

1

Press [

%

PL].

2

Play a Dolby Surround source.

To cancel
Press [

%

PL] again.

This does not work when playing multi-channel Dolby Digital.

Note

Speaker level adjustments

If the level of the speakers appears to be different while listening to
a source, adjust the level of the speakers to the same apparent
level.

Adjust using test signal

Preparation

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Press [DVD/CD].

1  Press and hold [–TEST] to output a test signal.

Lch: Front left
Cch: Center
Rch: Front right
RSch: Right surround
LSch: Left surround

2 Press [VOLUME, –] or [+] to set the volume level normally

used for enjoying the source.

3 Press [

e

] (to increase) or [

r

] (to decrease).

L, R:

–16 dB to 0 dB

C, RS, LS:

–10 dB to +6 dB

To stop the test signal, press and hold [–TEST] again.

To adjust speaker level during play

1  Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.

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Turn off the Super Surround setting when using Dolby Digital,

DTS (

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page 26).

Each time you press the button:
Lch 

/

Cch 

/

Rch 

/

RSch 

/

LSch 

/

SWch

SWch: Subwoofer

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“Sch” is displayed on the unit when using the Super Surround

setting.
Sch: Surround speakers

2 Press [

e

] (to increase) or [

r

] (to decrease).

L, R: 

–16 dB to 0 dB

C, RS, LS, S:  –10 dB to +6 dB
SW: 

–10 dB to +10 dB

,

PL

Summary of Contents for SC-ST1

Page 1: ...NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLOW SEARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 TUNER BAND DVD CD TV VCR AUX ENTER CH SELECT TEST TV VIDEO 10 ENTER POSITION MEMORY S SRND C S M AC IN Region number supported by this player R...

Page 2: ...SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A THE FOLLOW...

Page 3: ...ep timer Using headphones 28 Changing settings 29 Language code list 31 Optional antenna connections 31 Operating a television or video cassette recorder 32 Reference Glossary 34 Specifications 35 Tro...

Page 4: ...ord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit Fol...

Page 5: ...s described in these operating instructions for example if the play time is not displayed or if a Video CD has menus Read the disc s instructions carefully Type Non cartridge discs Discs that can be r...

Page 6: ...tton AUDIO 17 6 Group button GROUP 15 Buttons i o 3 and 5 function the same as the controls on the remote control 7 Standby on switch POWER 8 13 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vic...

Page 7: ...securely fastened Place into groove Connect the speaker cables Fit into groove Connect the speaker cables above 1 Short cable for CENTER Connecting the cables The speaker units stands and bases for th...

Page 8: ...ass Cover walls and windows with thick curtain Keep your speakers at least 10 mm 13 32 away from the system for proper ventilation Center speaker Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the...

Page 9: ...ed with some televisions and set up combinations If this occurs turn the television off for about 30 minutes The television s demagnetizing function should correct the problem If it persists move the...

Page 10: ...nnect Press the catch and pull out To disconnect Press the catch and pull out Remove the cover Fit the cover You can also pass other cables through the removable cavity Subwoofer Never short circuit p...

Page 11: ...age 29 Video Black Level Control To enjoy progressive video Connect to the component video 480P input terminals on a television compatible with this unit s copy guard system Video will not be displaye...

Page 12: ...ision to suit the connections for the unit 1 Press to turn on the unit 2 Press DVD CD to select DVD CD as the source 3 Press SETUP to show the QUICK SETUP screen 4 Press e r to select the menu languag...

Page 13: ...open the loading tray and place the disc in the tray Press OPEN CLOSE to close the loading tray The disc loading tray opens automatically if the disc is not loaded properly and a CLOSE ERR message wil...

Page 14: ...ayed Press q play while the message is displayed and the beginning portions of each chapter up to the current one are played Full play resumes from the point where you pressed g or POSITION MEMORY Thi...

Page 15: ...a menu screen Starting play from a selected item Press the numbered buttons to select the item Play starts from the selected item To select a 2 digit number Example To select track 23 press 10 2 3 2 3...

Page 16: ...e Title No Chapter No Program No To select a 2 digit number Example To select item 25 press 10 2 5 2 5 ENTER Repeat this step to program other items To select an item using the cursor buttons Press EN...

Page 17: ...Number of channels Example 3 2 1 ch DVD A 1 LFE Low Frequency Effects Not displayed if there is no LFE signal 0 No surround 1 Mono surround 2 Stereo surround left right 1 Center 2 Front left Front rig...

Page 18: ...e r to select 11 20 You can select the next group when the current group is full Markers added with this unit clear when you switch the unit to standby change the source or open the loading tray Note...

Page 19: ...th the numbered buttons 3 Press q to select Find and press ENTER The search results screen appears 4 Press e r to select the track and press ENTER To return to the navigation menu Press RETURN Track t...

Page 20: ...mber Example 23 10 2 3 3 Press ENTER The program being played in the background continues To clear the program list Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR Titles appear only if you have entered them You cannot change...

Page 21: ...e you are playing there are some items that you cannot select or change When numbers are displayed e g title No the numbered buttons are also effective for setting After entering the numbers press ENT...

Page 22: ...TER Display only Display only Display only Display only 8 Total number of tracks on disc MP3 WMA 9 0 2 Karaoke vocal on off Karaoke DVD only If a DVD title is a duet select V1 or V2 to duet with the u...

Page 23: ...ormal mode S Soft mode Soft picture with fewer video artifacts F Fine mode Details are sharper C1 Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes C2 Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scene...

Page 24: ...nges to show the current minimum frequency Continue to hold the button down The minimum frequency changes and the step is changed To return to the original step repeat the above steps Any FM frequenci...

Page 25: ...lby Pro Logic is on When Super Surround is on Note DVD A MIX2ch ON Software encoded with Dolby Digital can be identified with this mark Software encoded with DTS can be identified with this mark DIGIT...

Page 26: ...kes vocals more alive HALL Expands sound to make you feel like you were in a hall FLAT Canceled no effect is added factory preset To check the current setting Press SFC SFC Center Focus Discs where th...

Page 27: ...r increment SUB W 2 Re master Enjoying more natural sound Discs recorded with 2 channel LPCM at 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals no...

Page 28: ...ER To return to the original brightness press and hold DIMMER again The display also returns to the original brightness when you switch the unit to standby The sleep timer This timer turns the unit of...

Page 29: ...revent play of discs that do not have ratings levels recorded on them TV Aspect page 12 Choose the setting to suit your television and preference Standard Direct View TV CRT Projector LCD TV Projector...

Page 30: ...r press CANCEL to erase it before you press ENTER The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked Do not forget your password 2 Press ENTER to confirm the 4 digits DVD V Changing the delay...

Page 31: ...Samoan 8377 Sanskrit 8365 Scots Gaelic 7168 Serbian 8382 Serbo Croatian 8372 Shona 8378 Sindhi 8368 Singhalese 8373 Slovak 8375 Slovenian 8376 Somali 8379 Spanish 6983 Sundanese 8385 Swahili 8387 Swe...

Page 32: ...OL Playing the television through this unit s speakers TVIN R L AUDIO OUT L R Rear of main unit Television Audio cable not included Reduce the volume on the television to minimum and control the volum...

Page 33: ...correct the equipment turns on or off If it doesn t try entering another code Note that this remote control cannot operate some equipment and that it may not be able to perform some operations Reenter...

Page 34: ...tandard adopted for use with DVD Video codes frames using these 3 picture types I Intra coded picture This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture P Predictive c...

Page 35: ...50 1 063 250 mm 9 27 32 41 7 8 9 27 32 including protrusions Mass 7 8 kg 17 2 lb SA ST1 SPEAKER SECTION Type 2 way 2 speaker Bass ref Speakers Full range 6 5 cm 2 1 2 cone type Super tweeter Piezo typ...

Page 36: ...h the remote control Press TV first to operate the television Cannot select alternative languages This function is dependent on software availability Try selecting from the disc s menu if one is avail...

Page 37: ...3 Aspect with the on screen menu icons Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television and is not connected through a video cassette recorder Connect to the component video 480P input ter...

Page 38: ...y or exhibits a marked change in performance or e The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged 2 Servicing Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions...

Page 39: ...ing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level Start your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can...

Page 40: ...otel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE A...

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