ContentsMode d’emploi
Operating instructionsSuper Audio CD DVD RECEIVER
AVD-S50ESFor the customers in the U.S.A
Note to CATV system installerFor the customers in Canada
Owner’s RecordPrecautions
WelcomeSafety
InstallingOn safety
PrecautionsOn placement
On adjusting volumePlaying Discs
Getting StartedSearching for a Scene
Viewing Information About the DiscUsing Various Additional Functions
Sound AdjustmentsSettings and Adjustments
Enjoying MoviesThis receiver Can Play the Following Discs
About this ManualTerms for discs
TitleExamples of discs that the receiver cannot play
Region codeNote on PBC Playback Control VIDEO CDsNote on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Notes about the DiscsCopyrights
On handling discs10US
Index to Parts and ControlsFront PanelWhen listening to the radio
When playing back a DVD11US
Front Panel DisplayRear Panel
12USRemote
13US14US
Guide to the Control Menu DisplayControl Menu
List of Control Menu ItemsAUDIO DVD/VIDEO CD
15USSuper Audio CD/CD only page
SUBTITLE DVD only pageUnpacking
Quick Overview16US
Getting StartedStep 1 Speaker System Hookup
Inserting Batteries into the Remote17US
Getting Started18US
Terminals for connecting the speakersConnect the
To theTo avoid short-circuitingthe speakers
19USExamples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
Getting StartedStep 2 Antenna Hookups
Terminals for connecting the antennas20US
Connect theGetting Started
21USzIf you have poor FM receptionS Video cord for connecting a TV monitor
Jacks for connecting video componentsStep 3 TV and Video Component Hookups
22US23US
Connecting the AC Power Cord mains leadGetting StartedWhen color irregularity occurs on the TV screen
Speaker Setup24USSpecifying the speaker parameters
25USxSIZE
Getting StartedxDISTANCE
26USSpecifying the rear speaker position and heightTo specify the balance and level of the speakers
27USxBALANCE
Getting Started28US
Other AMP MENU settingsxLEVEL
xDIMMER29US
Presetting Radio Stations3Press MEMORY
Getting StartedTo change the preset number
To tune in a station with a weak signalTo change the AM tuning interval
30USPlaying Discs
3 Press POWER on the receiver31US
1 Turn on your TVTo cancel standby mode
Saving the power in standby mode32US
Additional operations33US
Using the DVD’s MenuPlaying Discs
1 Press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU34US
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions PBC Playback1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions
To go back to the menu5 Select a track using X/x and press ENTER
4 Select TRACK using X/x and press ENTERPlaying an MP3 Audio Track
35US36US
Creating Your OwnProgram Program Play
About MP3 audio tracks37US
To cancel the programmed order2 Press c
3 Select the track you want to programPlaying in random order
Setting the shuffle mode on the Control Menu38US
Shuffle PlayWhen playing a DVD
3 Select the Repeat Play settingWhen playing a VIDEO CD/Super
Audio CD/CD/MP3 and when Programmotion Play
40USWatching frame by frame Slow motion play
Searching for a ScenexWhen playing a VIDEO CD
xWhen playing a DVDxWhen playing a Super Audio CD
xWhen playing a CD42US
using the time code TIME SEARCHSearching for a chapter/index
To search for a particular point43US
When playing a VIDEO CD withoutPress TIME
Viewing Information About the DiscChecking the Playing Time and Remaining Time
When playing an MP344US
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback45US
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functionswithout PBC functions, Super Audio CD or CD
xWhen playing a DVDSound Adjustments
3 Press X/x to select the desired audio signalxWhen playing a VIDEO CD, or CD
Changing the SoundDOLBY DIGITAL
Sound Adjustments47US
Displaying the audio information of the disc48US
Enjoying Surround SoundDecoding
About DCS Digital Cinema SoundEnjoying movies with Cinema Studio EX
49USSound
Selecting other sound fieldsN. SURROUND Normal Surround
50USHALL Hall
JAZZ CLUB Jazz ClubAdjusting the level
Using only the front4 Adjust the volume level using C/c
parameters52US
Changing the Angles3 Press c or ENTER
2 Press X/x to select ANGLEDisplaying the Subtitles
To cancel the SUBTITLE setting53US
3 Press X/x to select the languagexWhen you have not entered a password
Using Various Additional FunctionsxWhen you have already registered a password
Locking Discs CUSTOMTo change the password
If you make a mistake entering your password55US
Playing the disc for which CustomxIf you have not entered a password
1 In stop mode, press DVD SETUP56US
xWhen you have already registered a passwordentering your password
To turn off the Setup Display57US
Playing the disc for which ParentalArea Code
58USStandard
Code59US
1 Press TV /1 and RM SETUP simultaneouslyControlling TVs with the remote
Other Operations60US
1 Press AV /1 and RM SETUP simultaneouslyControlling satellite receivers with the remote
Controlling the TV61US
Using the Video or other Unitdisplay
Controlling the satellite receiverTo listen to non-presetradio stations
3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME +Listening to the Radio
62US63US
Naming Preset Stations3 Press NAME
5 Press ENTERHow to use the Setup Display
Using the Setup DisplaySettings and Adjustments
3 Select an item using X/x, then press ENTER or cLANGUAGE SETUP
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language4 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER
65USSCREEN SETUP
Settings for the Display66US
xTV TYPE DVD only67US
Settings and AdjustmentsxCOMPONENT OUT
xSCREEN SAVERSETUP
Custom Settings CUSTOM68US
xPARENTAL CONTROL t DVD onlySPEAKER SETUP
Settings for the SpeakersTo return to the default setting
69USxDISTANCE
70USxLEVELAdjustments
Adjusting the speaker volume and levelTo adjust the volume of all the
71USPower
TroubleshootingThe power is not turned on
in “TV TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,”Operation
73USThe left and right sounds are
unbalanced or reversedThe disc does not play
74USThe MP3 audio track cannot be played
The title of the MP3 audio album or75US
A 5-characterservice number isAdditional Information
The angles cannot be changedSelf-diagnosisFunction
When letters/numbers appear in the displayGlossary
76USDolby Pro Logic
77USMovie mode
Music modePlayback Control PBC
78USProgressive format
Region CodeAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications79US
Amplifier sectionFM tuner section
80USAM tuner section
Video section81US
Language Code ListAdditional Information
Code LanguageLANGUAGE SETUP
DVD Setup Menu ListCUSTOM SETUP
SCREEN SETUP83US
IndexNumerics