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6 HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Handling Care
The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a
very special device that is easily susceptible to damage.
very special device that is easily susceptible to damage.
The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust
Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may
no longer be possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC mains lead
from the household AC mains socket . In the event of a power failure during recording or play, the content may be damaged.
no longer be possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC mains lead
from the household AC mains socket . In the event of a power failure during recording or play, the content may be damaged.
Back up the HDD periodically
As a precaution for HDD failure, we recommend making a backup of the HDD periodically. However, in some cases where the
HDD is heavily damaged, backups may not be restored.
HDD is heavily damaged, backups may not be restored.
Immediately request service as soon
as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD
If there is an irregularity within the HDD, repetitive strange sounds or
distortion ("broken up" audio) may result. Using the HDD in
this condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer become usable. As soon as you notice this
type of problem, request service. Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.
type of problem, request service. Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.
Setup precautions
Do not place in an enclosed area where the rear
cooling fan is covered up.
Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject
to vibrati o n or impact.
Do not place on anything that
generates heat like a video
cassette recorder, etc.
cassette recorder, etc.
Do not place in an area often
subject to temperature changes.
Place in an area where condensation does not occur.
Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on a
cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature.
Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.
cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature.
Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.
Conditions where condensation may occur
When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving
from a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice
versa, or when subjected to an air conditioner or when
cooled air directly impacts the unit.) When the HDD
(warms during operation) is subjected to cold air,
condensation may form on the inside of the HDD and may
cause damage to the HDD heads, etc.
from a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice
versa, or when subjected to an air conditioner or when
cooled air directly impacts the unit.) When the HDD
(warms during operation) is subjected to cold air,
condensation may form on the inside of the HDD and may
cause damage to the HDD heads, etc.
When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.
During the rainy season.
In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the
unit adjust to the room temperature and wait 2 3 hours until
condensation is gone.
unit adjust to the room temperature and wait 2 3 hours until
condensation is gone.
Cigarette smoke, etc. causes malfunction
or breakdown
or breakdown
The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/
vapor, etc. gets inside the unit.
vapor, etc. gets inside the unit.
While operating
Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The
HDD may become damaged.)
Do not remove the AC mains lead from the household AC
mains socket, or flip the power breaker switch.
While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound
or movement due to rotation is normal.
or movement due to rotation is normal.
When moving the unit
1. Remove the CD.
2. Turn the unit off.
3. After "GOOD-BYE" is finished displaying, remove the
2. Turn the unit off.
3. After "GOOD-BYE" is finished displaying, remove the
plug from the wall within 2 minutes, or wait until
conversion and analysis is complete to remove the AC
mains lead
conversion and analysis is complete to remove the AC
mains lead
from the household mains socket.
4. Once the HDD is no longer rotating and has come to a
complete stop (after waiting about 2 minutes), move
the unit carefully so as to avoid any vibration or shock.
(After the power has been turned off, the HDD will
briefly continue to rotate due to inertia.)
the unit carefully so as to avoid any vibration or shock.
(After the power has been turned off, the HDD will
briefly continue to rotate due to inertia.)
After the power to the unit has been turned off, (unit enters
"Standby Mode"), if there are recorded tracks that have not
yet been converted or analyzed, the HDD will begin
conversion and analysis of these recorded tracks after about
2 minutes.
During conversion/analysis:
"Standby Mode"), if there are recorded tracks that have not
yet been converted or analyzed, the HDD will begin
conversion and analysis of these recorded tracks after about
2 minutes.
During conversion/analysis:
Do not remove the AC mains lead.
If you are using an extension cord and/or power strip with a
If you are using an extension cord and/or power strip with a
power switch, do not switch the power to off.
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Remote control
FM antenna
AC cord
AC cord
(For EB)
Speaker cable (4M)
Speaker cord (4M/White)
Speaker cord (4M/Red)
Din adaptor
(For EB)
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8 Operation Procedures
8.1. Remote Control Key Buttons Operations
Turn the unit on (OI page 16)
Select the HDD drive (OI page 31)
Select the DVD/CD drive
Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers
Cancel items
Select the HDD drive (OI page 31)
Select the DVD/CD drive
Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers
Cancel items
Show a disc menu or playlist (OI page 38, 40, 48)
Show a disc top menu or program list (OI page 37, 38 )
Show sub menu
Start recording to HDD (OI page 29)
Select speaker channels (OI page 76)
Select play mode (OI page 50, 53)
Switch information on the main unit’s display
Show a disc top menu or program list (OI page 37, 38 )
Show sub menu
Start recording to HDD (OI page 29)
Select speaker channels (OI page 76)
Select play mode (OI page 50, 53)
Switch information on the main unit’s display
When the selector is set to "DVD/CD", "USB", elapsed
time, track number information, etc. can be switched
depending on what is being played.
When listening the RDS broadcasting (OI page 59)
Show Setup menu (OI page 16,
85)
Select the sound effect to set (OI page 76)
Television operations
Select the FM tuner
Select the source
Television operations
Select the FM tuner
Select the source
Adjust the volume
Show FUNCTIONS window
Start up and play a disc automatically/control both the
home theater system and the television (OI page 70)
Show Start menu (OI page 24)
Selection/enter, frame-by-frame (OI page 37)
Return to previous screen
Music shuffle (OI page 35)
Show Quick OSD (OI page 55)
Register the current track to Favorites (OI page 63)
Turn Dolby Virtual Speaker on/off (OI page 77)
Set SLEEP timer (OI page 80)
Mute the sound (OI page 80)
Set the sound effect (OI page 76)
Show FUNCTIONS window
Start up and play a disc automatically/control both the
home theater system and the television (OI page 70)
Show Start menu (OI page 24)
Selection/enter, frame-by-frame (OI page 37)
Return to previous screen
Music shuffle (OI page 35)
Show Quick OSD (OI page 55)
Register the current track to Favorites (OI page 63)
Turn Dolby Virtual Speaker on/off (OI page 77)
Set SLEEP timer (OI page 80)
Mute the sound (OI page 80)
Set the sound effect (OI page 76)
Using the cursor
Select items on menu screens and set items.
Press up, down, left, or right to select an item.
You can also move frame-by-frame (backward/forward).
You can also move frame-by-frame (backward/forward).
Press [ENTER] to confirm.
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Music Collection
DVD/CD
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TV Audio
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