JBL DSC 800, DSC 400 manual Important Safeguards and Precautions

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

Power Cord Protection

To avoid any malfunctions of the system controller or subwoofer, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following:

•Hold the plug firmly when connect- ing or disconnecting the AC power cord.

•Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.

•Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.

•Do not attempt to repair or modify the AC power cords in any way.

Location and Handling

•The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

•Air vents are provided in the cabinet to prevent excessive temperatures inside the unit. Do not place this unit in closed spaces, cover it, or other- wise block the vents.

•Do not place this unit in direct sun- light or near heat sources.

•Keep this unit away from strong magnetic objects.

•Do not insert or drop anything into this unit through the air vents as this could cause serious damage, pos- sibly resulting in fire.

•Do not place any object containing water or other liquids near the controller. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet, unplug the unit immediately and contact your authorized JBL dealer immediately.

•Do not remove the cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and / or damage to the unit.

•Do not use the unit in a car.

The operation cannot be guaran- teed.

Non-Use Periods

•When the controller is not being used, turn it off.

•When left unused for a long period of time, the controller and subwoofer should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.

Foreign Objects Inside

Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.

Stacking

Place the controller in a horizontal position and do not place any object on it.

Condensation

Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following conditions:

•Immediately after a heater has been turned on.

•In a steamy or very humid room.

•When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warm one.

If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. In this case, turn on the power and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate.

On Adjusting Volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a passage with very low level or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion is played.

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Contents N E R ’ S G U I D E Page L C O M E B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safeguards and Precautions Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself ServiceCopyright Copy protection UnpackingPower On OPEN/CLOSE page 18. Open or close the disc tray Power LEDO N T P a N E L C O N T R O L S StandbyDTS. Illuminates when the disc playing outputs DTS audio Sleep page 38. Illuminates when the sleep timer is onO N T P a N E L D I S P L a Y Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for detailsA R P a N E L C O N N E C T I O N S Memo STEP. Stores radio M O T E C O N T R O LST/MO STEREO/MONO Slow Open / CloseSleep page 38. Activates sleep timer Return page 20. Displays root menu when playing a DVDS I C I N F O R M a T I O N Remote ControlAbout This Manual Regional CodingSubwoofer E a K E R P L a C E M E N TFront Speakers Surround Speakers Center Channel Speaker DSC800 Satellites and Surrounds E a K E R M O U N T I N G O P T I O N SWall-Mounting DSC400 Satellites and SurroundsC S Y S T E M C O N N E C T I O N Connecting the Subwoofer to the SatellitesDSC400 Only DSC800 OnlyAM loop antenna included FM antenna included Outdoor FM antenna Ground wire not included To groundT E N N a C O N N E C T I O N S Subwoofer Auto-On Connecting the AC PowerConnecting the TV and optional components J U S T I N G S P E a K E R L E V E L S Subwoofer Level AdjustmentRecalling Preset Stations Presetting Radio StationsChanging Preset Stations I N G T U N E R P R E S E T SPress the OPEN/CLOSE button, and place a disc on the tray A Y I N G D I S CBasic Disc Playback Frame By Frame Advance Slow Motion PlaybackLocate a Point Quickly Skip to Next/Previous Track or Chapter/TitleUsing the DVD menu Using the title menuUsing the root menu Important NoteRepeat Playback A- indicator appears on the front panel displayP E a T P L a Y B a C K You can play the same program again O G R a M P L a YL E C T I N G a S T a R T P O I N T Selecting a Track Using Number ButtonsPress Display again for title remaining time When playing a CD or VCDPress Display again for chapter elapsed time Press Display again for chapter remaining timeT T I N G S a N D a D J U S T M E N T S Using the Setup Menu Navigation ButtonsT U P M E N U L I S T I N G On Turns the screen saver on OFF Turns the screen saver off N E R a L S E T U PSelecting the On Screen Display OSD Language TV Type Setting TV Display SettingMulti/NTSC/PAL WideAngle Mark Setting Video Output SettingPath Main Page Speaker Set Up Page Audio Mode Audio Mode SettingRecommended Speaker Placement E a K E R S E T U PDynamic Range Setting Dual Mono SettingSelecting the Language for Audio Spanish French Italian GermanE F E R E N C E S S E T U P Setting the Parental Control LevelSelecting the Language for Subtitles Selecting the Language for Disc MenuReturning to the Original Factory Default Settings Changing the PasswordPath Main Page Preferences Password Change Path Main Page Preferences Page DefaultsAngle Selection H E R F U N C T I O N SSubtitle Language Selection Audio Language/Format SelectionRDS Operation Listening To The RadioSource Listening To An External Selecting Listening ModesProgram Types PTY LightmOption Default Tuner/AUX Surround Mode ChartDefault Option MP3 Playback Using The Sleep TimerImportant Note on MP3 Playback MP3 Disc PlaybackProgramming tracks is not possible with MP3 discs Speaker Volume Adjusting The IndividualWithout Test Tone Treble ControlsPicture Zooming DVD and VCD E C I a L F U N C T I O N S C O N T I N U E DTroubleshooting Remote does not function Angles cannot be changed when you play a DVDDisc does not play System starts playing the DVD automaticallyO S S a R Y FM Tuner DVD playerAM Tuner Video OutputsSatellite DSC400 DSC800 U D S P E a K E R Specification SCenter Active SubwooferPage Number DSC 400 230V/DSC 800 N E R ’ S G U I D E

DSC 800, DSC 400 specifications

The JBL DSC 400 and DSC 800 are two advanced sound systems engineered to deliver superior audio performance while catering to varied user demands. Both models are part of JBL's commitment to high-quality acoustic design and cutting-edge technologies, making them ideal for both casual listeners and audio professionals.

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The sound quality of both the DSC 400 and DSC 800 is characterized by deep bass response and crisp highs, resulting in a balanced audio experience. The use of high-quality drivers and innovative cabinet designs minimizes sonic interference and enhances overall durability, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

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