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OWNER’S GUIDE
PRODUCT LINE:
DSC 400 (230V)/DSC 800 (230V)
DESIGN GOAL: Bring the thrill of live performance and movie sound to the
home environment by calling on JBL’s professional engineering leadership.
SATELLITE TYPE: Titanium-laminate-dome tweeter
SUBWOOFER TYPE: Bass-reflex enclosure
PORT DESIGN: FreeFlow™ flared
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE: Cinema Systems
®
MODEL
NUMBER:
DSC 400
DSC 800
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WELCOME
And thank you for purchasing this
JBL Digital Simply Cinema system.
This state of the art system includes
everything you need to experience
movie theater quality digital video
and audio in the comfort of your own
living room. The only thing you need
to add is your own TV. We have
designed this system to be easy to
set up, and even easier to use. But
please review this manual before you
operate your system. Have it handy
while you are setting the system up
and keep it available for future refer-
ence or in the unlikely event that you
encounter any unexpected problems.
We have tried to keep this manual as
simple as possible. It begins with a
description of the important controls
on the main unit and the remote. It
then explains how to connect the
speakers, your TV, and optional
external sources to the main unit,
how to position the speakers for the
most natural surround sound, and
then how to operate the DVD/CD
player and the AM/FM Stereo
Receiver.
All of the optional system settings
have been preset at our factory for
correct operation of the system. All
you have to do is insert a disc, sit
back, and enjoy a great home theater
experience.
You may want to change some of the
optional settings. A description of all
the optional settings and instructions
for changing them are found in the
second half of the manual.
This system was designed to provide
you with many years of reliable
operation with a minimum of care and
maintenance. Every component in
your system was in perfect working
condition when it left our factory. If
you experience any problems with
the set-up or operation of this system,
please review the Troubleshooting
Guide at the end of this manual
before you contact your authorized
JBL dealer.
The serial number of your system can
be found on a label on the back panel
of the main unit, and also on the
display carton. Please record the
serial number in the space below. You
may need to refer to this number if
your system ever needs to be
serviced or for insurance purposes.
Model no.: DSC400
Serial No.: ___________________
Model no.: DSC800
Serial No.: ___________________
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel only.
The AC cord must only be changed at
qualified service facility.
• This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product.
• The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
panel.
• This product contains a low power
laser device. To ensure continued
safety, do not remove any cover or
attempt to gain access to the inside
of the product.
Caution
Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel only.
The following marking is printed on
the rear panel.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction Page
Important Safeguards and Precautions 3
Front Panel Controls 5
Front Panel Display 6
Rear Panel Connections 7
Remote Control 8
Basic Information 10
About This Manual 10
Notes On Discs 10
DVD Regional Coding 10
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 10
Installation Page
Speaker Placement 11
System Connections 13
Antenna Connections 14
TV, Audio and Power Connections and Sub Auto On 15
TV and Aux Connections 15
Connecting AC Power 15
Subwoofer Auto-On 15
Adjusting Speaker Levels 16
Using Tuner Presets 17
Presetting Radio Stations 17
Recalling Preset Stations 17
Changing Preset Stations 17
Playing Disc Page
Basic Playback 18
Slow Motion Play 19
Frame By Frame Advance 19
Locate a Point Quickly 19
Skip to Next or Previous Track/Chapter/Title 19
Using the Individual DVD Disc Menu 20
Repeat Playback 21
Program Play (Audio CD’s and VCD’s Only) 22
Selecting a Start Point 23
Selecting a Start Point by Chapter or Time Code 23
Selecting a Track Using Number Buttons 23
Checking Information Using Display Button 24
Settings And Adjustments Page
Using the Set-Up Menu and Navigation Buttons 25
Set Up Menu Item List 26
General Setup 27
Selecting the On Screen Display (OSD) Language 27
Screen Saver Setting (SCR Saver) 27
TV Display Setting 28
TV Type Setting (Multi / NTSC / PAL) 28
Video Out Setting 29
Angle Mark Setting 29
Speaker Setup 30
Audio Mode Setting 30
Dolby Digital Setup 31
Dual Mono Setting 31
Dynamic Range Setting 31
Preferences Setup 31
Selecting the Language for Audio 31
Selecting the Language for Subtitles 32
Selecting the Language for Disc Menu 32
Setting the Parental Control Level 32
Changing the Password 33
Returning to the Original Factory Default Settings 33
Other Functions Page
Angle Selection 34
Subtitle Language Selection 34
Audio Language/Format Selection 34
Listening To The Radio 35
RDS Operation 35
Listening To An External Source 36
Selecting Listening Modes 36
Surround Mode Chart 37
Using The Sleep Timer 38
MP3 Playback 38
Adjusting The Speaker Volume And Treble Controls 40
Picture Zooming 41
Additional Information Page
Troubleshooting 42
Glossary 44
Specifications 45
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer International
2, route de Tours
72500 Château-du-Loir
France
declare in own responsibility, that the product
described in this owner’s manual is in
compliance with technical standards:
EN 50081-1:1992
EN 50082-1:1992
EN 60065-1:1998
EN 50013/A14:1999
EN 50020/A14:1999
EN 55022:1998
EN 61000-3-2/A14:2000
EN 61000-3-3/1:1995
Luc Emmanuel Godard
JBL,
Harman Consumer International
France, 09/01
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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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If There is Noise Interferen-
ce on the TV While a Broad-
cast is Being Received
Depending on the reception condition
of the TV, interference may appear on
the TV monitor while you watch a TV
broadcast and the controller is left
on. This is not a malfunction of the
controller or the TV. To watch a TV
broadcast, turn off the controller.
Service
• Do not attempt to service the
controller or subwoofer yourself.
• Please contact your authorized JBL
dealer.
Copyright
Audio-visual material may consist of
copyrighted works which must not be
recorded without the permission of
the owner of the copyright.
Please refer to relevant laws
covering copyright protection.
Copy protection
This DVD player supports Macro-
vision copy protection. On DVD discs
that include a copy protection code, if
the contents of the DVD disc are
copied using a VCR, the copy pro-
tection code prevents the videotape
copy from playing normally.
For Optimum Performance
The controller is a precision device
that is constructed using extremely
accurate technology. Soiling or
friction affecting the pickup lens or
disc drive can impair the image
quality. In the worst case, neither
video nor audio will be played back.
To obtain optimum picture quality, the
player should be checked (cleaning
and replacement of some parts)
every 1,000 hours. Note that this
period varies depending on the
environment (temperature, humidity,
dust) in which the player is used.
Do not attempt to clean the pickup
lens yourself.
Unpacking
Check that you have the following
items:
• DSC100DVD-RDS DVD
player/controller/tuner (1)
• Subwoofer (1)
• Center speaker (1)
• Satellite speakers (4)
• Remote control (1)
• AAA batteries (2)
• SCART A/V cable (1 meter)
• Controller/subwoofer cable
(3 meter)
• Left/Center/Right/Front speaker
cables (3x3 meter)
• Surround speaker cables
(2x12 meter)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• FM antenna (1)
• Owner’s Manual (1)
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Open/
Close
Power
DVD VCD CD MP3
Select
Source
Volume
Volume
Headphone
Refer to the pages indicated in
parentheses for details.
POWER (page 15). Turn on and off
the main power of the system.
(Note: This switch must be “on” in
order to operate the system with the
remote control.)
Disc Tray (page 18). Place a disc
on the tray.
REV. While playing a disc
(page 19), press this button to select
the previous title, chapter or track.
While listening to the radio (page 35),
press this button to tune to a lower
frequency.
For automatic tuning, press and hold
it for more than 1 second.
FWD. While playing a disc
(page 19), press this button to select
the next title, chapter or track. While
listening to the radio (page 36), press
this button to tune to a higher
frequency.
For automatic tuning, press and hold
it for more than 1 second.
A
STOP (page 18). Stop playing a
disc.
G
/
B
PLAY / PAUSE (page 18). Play
or pause a disc.
REMOTE SENSOR. Receives the
remote control signals.
Front Panel Display (page 6).
Indicate the playing time, etc.
PHONES jack. Connect head-
phones to this jack. (Headphones not
included.)
SELECT (page 40). Select an audio
channel to check or adjust its level.
VOLUME + (page 16, 40). Increase
the master volume level or the
selected channel level.
SOURCE (page 17, 18, 35, 36).
Select the component you want to
use. In standby mode, press this
button to turn on the power of this
system.
VOLUME – (page 16, 40).
Decrease the master volume level or
the selected channel level.
OPEN/CLOSE (page 18). Open or
close the disc tray.
POWER LED (page 18).
Power On: LED lights Blue
Standby: LED lights Red
Mute: LED blinks Red
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FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
RDS PTY RDS PTY
Refer to the pages indicated in
parentheses for details.
Speakers Icon (page 16, 36).
Indicates which of the six speakers
are operating.
Status Bar. Shows the operating
information, such as “OPEN”,
“CLOSE”and “LOADING”, etc. Shows
the type of disc playing: DVD, CD and
MP3, etc. Shows track and time
information of the CD or MP3 disc.
Shows the tuner band and frequency.
Sleep (page 38). Illuminates when
the sleep timer is on.
Memory. Illuminates when the
program play mode is set (page 22).
Illuminates when presetting radio
stations (page 17).
Mono (page 35). Illuminates when
unit is set to MONO FM mode.
Stereo (page 35). Illuminates
when a stereo FM station is received.
DTS. Illuminates when the disc
playing outputs DTS audio.
FM/AM Frequency. In AM mode,
“kHz” lights up. In FM mode, “MHz”
lights up.
Wide (page 36). Illuminates when
“Pro Logic Wide” or “3-Stereo Wide”
mode is selected.
Phan (Phantom) (page 37).
Illuminates when “Pro Logic
Phantom” is selected.
Nor (Normal) (page 37).
Illuminates when “Pro Logic Normal”
or “3-Stereo Normal” is selected.
Dolby 3-Stereo (page 37).
Illuminates when “3-Stereo Normal”
or “3-Stereo Wide” is selected.
Dolby Digital (page 37).
Illuminates when the disc playing
outputs Dolby Digital audio.
Dolby Pro Logic (page 37).
Illuminates when the playing disc is
recorded with Dolby Pro Logic
format. Illuminates when “Pro Logic
Normal”, “Pro Logic Phantom” or
“Pro Logic Wide” is selected.
PTY (page 35). Illuminates when
an RDS station is received,
transmitting any PTY (Program Type)
code.
RDS (page 35). Illuminates when
an RDS station is received.
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Refer to the pages indicated in
parentheses for details.
AM Antenna (page 14). Connect to
the supplied AM loop antenna.
FM Antenna (page 14). Connect to
the supplied FM antenna.
Audio Out (page 15). Optional
connection to a TV set or external
audio system (also for recording
devices). Not necessary when using
DSC loudspeaker system and
subwoofer connection.
AUX Audio In (page 15). Connect
to a line-level analog audio source:
TV, tape player, Minidisc, PC, etc.
SCART In/Out (page 15). Connect
to a TV SCART input. (SCART cable
included.)
Video Out (page 15). Connect to a
TV video input. (Composite video
cable not included).
S-Video Out (page 15). Connect to
a TV S-Video input. (S-Video cable
not included).
System Audio Output (page 13).
Connect to "System Audio Input" on
the DSC active subwoofer.
AC Power Cord (page 15).
Connect to a 230V wall outlet.
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REMOTE CONTROL
STANDBY
REPEAT
A - B
SUBTITLE
TITLESETUP
DVD
1
GOTO
2
RETURN
AUDIO
DISPLAY
ANGLE5
4
3
6
78
ZOOM
ENTER
TEST
TONE
MUTESLEEP
SELECT
SLOW
STEP
LISTENING
ADJ/VOL
ST/MO
MEMO
STA -
TUN - TUN +
STA +
+
_
LANGUAGE
N / P
>10 0
9
PROGRAM
MENU
/ PBC
STOP PLAY / PAUSE
TUNER AUX
OPEN /
CLOSE
21
20
22
19
23
11
15
16
17
18
14
13
12
7
6
8
10
9
4
5
3
2
1
STANDBY
REPEAT
A - B
SUBTITLE
TITLESETUP
DVD
1
GOTO
2
RETURN
AUDIO
DISPLAY
ANGLE5
4
3
6
78
ZOOM
ENTER
TEST
TONE
MUTESLEEP
SELECT
SLOW
STEP
LISTENING
ADJ/VOL
ST/MO
MEMO
STA -
TUN - TUN +
STA +
+
_
LANGUAGE
N / P
>10 0
9
PROGRAM
MENU
/ PBC
STOP PLAY / PAUSE
TUNER AUX
OPEN /
CLOSE
25
24
26
27
28
32
33
34
31
30
29
Refer to the pages indicated in
parentheses for details.
STANDBY (page 16, 17).
Turns the system power on or off.
(Note: Power switch on main unit
must be “on“).
GO TO (page 23). Selects a
starting point to play.
Numbers (page 17, 20, 23).
Select the items or settings or tracks
directly with discs or presets with
tuner.
PROGRAM (page 22). Stores CD
tracks for program play.
N/P (NTSC/PAL) (page 28).
Changes TV system temporarily
without changing the default setting.
MEMO - STEP. Stores radio
station in preset memory when tuner
is selected (page 17). Activates frame
by frame playback when playing DVD
(page 19).
/
STA–/STA+. Press to play
a disc in fast forward / reverse mode
(page 19). In tuner mode, press to
select previous/next preset station
(page 17).
/
(TUNING +/-). In DVD
mode, press to select next/previous
title chapter or track (page 19). In
tuner mode, press to select
next/previous frequency (page 17).
ST/MO (STEREO/MONO) - SLOW.
Switches between mono and stereo
during FM stereo reception (page 36).
Activates slow-motion when playing
DVD or VCD (page 19).
A
STOP. Stops disc playback
(page 18). Also used to delete stored
program (page 22).
OPEN / CLOSE (page 18).
Opens or closes the disc tray.
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RETURN (page 20). Displays root
menu when playing a DVD.
REPEAT (page 21). Press to select
Repeat 1 or Repeat All tracks (CDs) or
titles/chapters (DVDs) playback.
A-B (page 21). Specifies a section
and plays it repeatedly.
MUTE (page 18). Mutes the sound.
LISTENING (page 36).
Selects desired listening
(Surround/Audio) mode.
ADJUST/VOLUME (+ or –) (page
18, 40). Increase/decrease the master
volume level or the selected channel
level.
SELECT (page 40). Selects audio
channel to check or adjust its level.
/
/
D
/
E
/ ENTER
(Navigation) (page 20ff). Move the
cursor to select and execute the
items or settings.
AUDIO. Selects the audio
channels for sound (Only with some
DVDs, with others “LANGUAGE” must
be used).
SUBTITLE (page 34).
Selects desired language for subtitles
when playing DVD.
LANGUAGE (page 34). Selects
audio language and format when
playing DVD.
DISPLAY (page 24). Switches item
displayed on screen and/or on front
panel display.
DVD (page 18). Selects the input
from a DVD, or other disc format
inserted in the disc tray.
ZOOM (page 41). Zoom in to
enlarge picture area.
SETUP (page 25ff).
Displays or exits the SETUP menu.
TEST TONE (page 16). Turns test
tone on and off.
TUNER (page 17, 35). Press to
select radio as source. If already
selected, press to switch between
FM and AM.
AUX (page 36). Selects the AUX or
TV (SCART) audio input. (i.e. external
source).
TITLE (page 20). Displays the title
menu when playing DVD.
MENU/PBC (page 43).
Changes to menu start function. With
VCDs the control of all functions by
the DVD itself can be turned off/on
(PBC = Playback Contol).
!
ANGLE (page 34). Changes the
angles while playing a DVD.
"
SLEEP (page 38). Activates sleep
timer.
#
/
B
PLAY/PAUSE (page 18ff).
Start or pause when playing a disc.
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BASIC INFORMATION
About This Manual
• The types of functions and
operations that can be used for a
particular disc vary depending on
the features of that disc. In some
cases, these functions and
operations may differ from the
descriptions given in this manual. In
this event, follow the instructions
given on the screen. This manual
only covers basic disc operations.
• For some operations, the icon
may appear on the screen. This
indicates that the operation
described in this manual is not
available on the disc in the player.
• On-screen and front panel display
illustrations in this manual are
purely for the purposes of
explanation. The actual displays
may differ slightly from these
illustrations.
Notes on Discs
Disc formats supported by this player
The unit can play discs bearing any of
the following logos:
DVD’s Video CD’s Audio CD’s
8-12cm disc 8-12cm disc 8-12cm disc
Supports Supports MP3,
VCD 1.1 CDR, CDR-W,
VCD2.0 and CD-DA
SVCD
Note: Audio encoded in MPEG 2.0
may not play properly on some discs,
although the picture will be shown.
Discs that Cannot be Played
• You cannot play CD-G, CD-EXTRA,
PHOTO CD, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM
discs.
• You may not play scratched discs.
• You may not play discs that are
dusty, soiled or marked with
fingerprints.
Disc handling precautions
• To keep the disc clean, handle the
disc by its edge. Do not touch the
surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the
disc.
If there is glue (or a similar
substance) on the disc, remove the
glue completely before using the
disc.
• Do not expose the disc to direct
sunlight or sources such as hot air
ducts, or leave it in a car parked in
direct sunlight as there can be a
considerable rise in temperature in-
side the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its
case.
• Do not write on the label side with a
ball-point pen or other writing
utensils.
• Be careful not to drop or bend the
disc.
Disc cleaning precautions
• Before playing, clean the disc with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from
the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Disc installing precautions
• Do not install more than 1 disc on
disc tray.
• Do not place the disc on the tray up-
side down.
• Do not try to close the disc tray
when the disc is not installed and
centered properly.
Regional Coding
DVD players and discs are designed
with regional restrictions which
dictate the regions in which a disc
can be played. If the region number
on the disc you want to play does not
match the region number of your DVD
player, you will not be able to play the
disc. The message “WRONG
REGION” will appear in the on-screen
display.
The region code of this player is
indicated on the rear and on the
external packaging.
Remote Control
• Be sure to follow correct polarity
when installing the batteries as
indicated in the battery compart-
ment. Reversed batteries may cause
damage to the device.
• Use only the size and type of
batteries specified.
• Do not mix different types of
batteries (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-
zinc) or old batteries with new ones.
• If you will not use the remote for an
extended period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
+
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+
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT
The front speakers should be placed
the same distance from each other as
they are from the listening position.
They should be placed at about the
same height from the floor as the
listeners’ ears will be, or they may be
angled toward the listeners.
The center channel speaker should
be placed slightly behind the front left
and right speakers, and no more than
60 cm above or below the tweeters of
the left and right speakers. It is often
convenient to set the center speaker
on top of the television set, as shown
in the drawing. Use the supplied
support leg to aim it toward the
listener by screwing the leg in to
angle the speaker up, or unscrewing
the leg slightly to angle the speaker
down (applies to the DSC400 only).
The rear delay settings in this system
have been set so that the optimum
position from the listener is 1m. The
two surround speakers should be
placed slightly behind the listening
position and, ideally, should face
each other and be at a level higher
than the listeners’ ears. If that is not
possible, they may be placed on a
wall behind the listening position,
facing forward. The surround
speakers should not call attention to
themselves. Experiment with their
placement until you hear a diffuse,
ambient sound accompanying the
main program material heard in the
front speakers.
The low-frequency material
reproduced by the subwoofer is
mostly omnidirectional, and this
speaker may be placed in a
convenient location in the room.
However, the best reproduction of
bass will be heard when the
subwoofer is placed in a corner along
the same wall as the front speakers.
Experiment with subwoofer
placement by temporarily placing the
subwoofer in the listening position
and moving around the room until the
bass reproduction is best. Place the
subwoofer in that location.
Note: To ensure adequate ventilation,
allow a minimum distance of 10cm
between the subwoofer and
surrounding walls.
150-180 cm
0 – 0.6m (0 – 2 ft.)
Subwoofer
Surround Speakers
Front Speakers Center Channel Speaker
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Wall-Mounting
The customer is responsible for
proper selection and use of mounting
hardware, available through
hardware stores, to properly and
safely wall-mount the speakers.
SPEAKER MOUNTING OPTIONS
DSC800 Satellites and Surrounds
DSC400 Satellites and Surrounds
On shelves. On the wall. Wall brackets are
included.
On optional stands.
On shelves. On the wall. Wall brackets are an
optional extra (WB300S).
On optional stands (FS300S).
Attach plate to wall. The brackets
should be placed, if possible, so that
the screws will fasten into a wooden
wall stud. If that is not possible, use
properly selected wall anchors.
Slide speaker onto support. Place speaker and support on wall
plate.
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DSC SYSTEM CONNECTION
Caution: Always make certain that the controller and the subwoofer are turned off before connecting
or disconnecting anything.
Connecting the Controller to
the Subwoofer
Connect the special multi-pin cable
(included) to the output marked
"System Audio Output" on the
controller and to the input marked
"System Audio Input" on the
subwoofer. This sends the bass/Low
Frequency Effects signal to the
subwoofer's own 100 Watt amplifier
and sends the three front and two
rear channels to the five 35 Watt
amplifiers
conveniently built into the subwoofer
to power your DSC satellite speakers.
(DSC400 Only)
Connect the special error-proof
connectors at the loudspeaker end
of each cable to the correct loud-
speaker. Make certain to connect the
right front output on the subwoofer
to the right front speaker, center
output to center speaker, etc.
(DSC800 Only)
Remove 1/2 cm of insulation from the
loudspeaker end of each cable.
Connect the "+" conductor (marked
with a stripe) to the red "+" terminal
of the appropriate loudspeaker and
the "-" conductor to the black "-"
terminal of the loudspeaker. Make
certain to connect the right front
output on the subwoofer to the right
front speaker, center output to center
speaker, etc. It is important to
connect all speakers correctly, with
plus wire to plus terminal and minus
wire to minus terminal. Incorrect "out
of phase" wiring will result in thin
sound, weak bass and a poor stereo
image.
Connecting the Subwoofer
to the Satellites
Your DSC system includes cables for
connection of all five satellite
speakers to the subwoofer. Connect
the special error-proof connectors at
the subwoofer end of each cable to
the appropriately marked sockets on
the rear of the subwoofer. Owners of
the DSC400 system should follow the
instructions in the section marked
"DSC400 Only" for cable connection to
the DSC400 satellites. Owners of the
DSC800 system should follow the
instructions in the section marked
"DSC800 Only" for cable connection to
the DSC800 satellites. To place the
speakers in your room, see the
recommendation on pages 11 and 30.
Right Front Speaker
LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS
ON / STANDBY OFF
AC
230 - 240V ~ 50Hz
450W
WARNING
AVIS
NE PAS OUVRIR
RISQUE D E CHOC ELECTRIQUE
DO NO T OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRI C SHOCK
For use with
DSC400 System
JBL, Incorporated
Northridge, CA SUB400
A Harman International Company
Manufactured:
THIS PANEL AND ITS ABOV E
HEATSINK ARE DESIGNED TO
BEC OM E Q UITE WA RM DURIN G
NORMAL OPERATION
Importan t deta ils reg arding
the use of a utoma tic Turn
On / Standby / Off are in
your owne r's manua l.
RIGHT CENTER LEFT LEFTRIGHT
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
SYSTEM AUDIO
INPUT
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"WARNING :
"AVIS :
FOR
CONTINUED PROTECTION
AGAINST A RISK OF FIRE,
REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME
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4A / 250V TYPE T
POWER
TM
Left Front Speaker
Subwoofer
Center Speaker
Right Surround Speaker
Left Surround Speaker
LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS
ON / STANDBY OFF
AC
230 - 240V ~ 50Hz
450W
WARNING
AVIS
NE PAS OUVRIR
RISQUE D E CHOC ELECT RIQUE
DO NOT OPEN
RISK O F ELECTRIC SHOCK
For use with
DSC400 System
JBL, Incorporated
Northridge, CA SUB400
A Harman International Company
Manufactured:
THIS PANEL AND ITS ABOV E
HEATSINK ARE DESIGNED TO
BEC OM E Q UITE WA RM DURIN G
NORMAL OPERATION
Importan t deta ils reg arding
the use of a utoma tic Turn
On / Standby / Off are in
your owne r's manua l.
RIGHT CENTER LEFT LEFTRIGHT
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
SYSTEM AUDIO
INPUT
<
"WARNING :
"AVIS :
FOR
CONTINUED PROTECTION
AGAINST A RISK OF FIRE,
REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME
FUSE TYPE."
UTILSER UN FUSIBLE
DE RECHANGE DE
MEME TYPE."
4A / 250V TYPE T
POWER
TM
Subwoofer
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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
Connect the supplied AM and FM
antennas as shown for radio
reception.
Connect the AM loop antenna to the
AM screw terminals.
Connect the FM antenna to the
75 Ohm FM antenna socket.
Notes:
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the
AM loop antenna away from the
system and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire
antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire
antenna, keep it as horizontal as
possible. Move it until you receive
the best reception.
If you have poor FM reception
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not
included) to connect the system to an
outdoor FM antenna as shown below
or to the radio antenna connector on
the wall for the roof antenna on your
house (if any).
Notes:
• If you connect the system to an
outdoor antenna, ground it against
lightning.
• To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas
pipe.
FM antenna
(included)
AM loop antenna
(included)
To ground
Ground wire
(not included)
Outdoor FM antenna
15
TV, AUDIO AND POWER CONNECTIONS
AND SUB AUTO ON
Connecting the TV and
optional components
TV Connection (method 1)
- using SCART cable (cable included)
To view the video from DVD discs on
your TV set, connect the SCART TV
Out jack of this system to the SCART
In jack of your TV set. If this connec-
tion is made, the audio signal will also
be routed to the TV, but as long as the
speakers of your JBL DSC system are
active, the volume on your TV should
be turned down.
TV Connection (method 2)
- using S-Video cable
If your TV set has an S-Video Input
Jack you can connect your TV to the
S-Video Out Jack on the back of this
system (the S-Video connection cable
is not included). The S-Video connec-
tion will provide the best picture qua-
lity if your TV is equipped to handle S-
Video signals. We recommend using
the S-Video connection if your TV has
an S-Video input jack. When con-
necting the DSC100DVD unit in this
manner, use the AUX Audio Input to
carry the audio signal from your TV.
Connecting more than one video
signal output from the DSC100DVD
unit will result in degradation of the
video signal.
TV Connection (method 2)
- using video cord:
If your TV set has neither S-Video nor
SCART Input jacks, connect the Video
Out jack of this system, to the Video In
jack of your TV set (Composite video
cable not included). When connecting
the DSC100DVD unit in this manner,
use the AUX Audio Input to carry the
audio signal from your TV. Connecting
more than one video signal output
from the DSC100DVD unit will result in
degradation of the video signal.
Connecting VCR and Sat Decoder
(method 3 and 4)
Diagrams 3 and 4 show possible
connection methods for common
system configurations. These are
intended as guidelines only. Due to
differences in equipment specifi-
cations, the method of connection of
your equipment may be different to
that shown. Please consult the
Owner’s Manual of your equipment
for further guidance.
Aux Input for External Source
You may connect a line-level stereo
analog audio source such as a Sat
receiver, tape deck, phono preamp of
a record player, etc. to the controller's
rear panel AUX Input sockets to enjoy
the benefits of your DSC system with
other source components.
• VCR Connection-Audio
(Cables Not Included)
To listen to the sound from your
stereo VCR through the speakers of
this system, connect the Left/Right
audio output jacks of your stereo
VCR to the Left/Right audio input
jacks (AUX) of this system.
• Audio Out Connections
To record the sound of the DSC
system with your VCR or any audio
recording device (tape deck, MD,
CDR and some others.) the Audio
Out jacks should be connected to
the analog Record In jacks of the
appropriate device. They can also
be connected to any audio input on
your TV, as shown in the diagrams,
to listen to the sound of your
DSC100DVD through the speakers of
your TV only, when the amp in your
subwoofer is turned off. As soon as
the speakers of your JBL DSC
system are active, the volume on
your TV should be turned down.
Connecting the AC Power
Notes
• The Power Requirement is: AC 230V,
50 Hz.
• Connecting to power other than the
one listed above may damage the
system or cause abnormal
operation.
• Before connecting the AC power
cord of this system to a wall outlet,
connect the speakers and other
component cables to the system.
• Connect the AC power cord of the
active subwoofer.
• Connect the AC power cords of your
TV and any optional components to
a wall outlet.
Subwoofer Auto-On
Move the Power Switch on the rear
panel of the subwoofer to the ON
position to use the system. The sub-
woofer should normally be left on.
When the controller is off, or is not
sending a signal to the subwoofer, the
subwoofer will be in standby. When
the subwoofer senses an audio
signal, it will automatically turn itself
on. If the subwoofer does not sense a
signal after approximately twenty
minutes, it will automatically go into
standby.
If you will be away from home for an
extended period of time, or if the
subwoofer will not be used, move the
Power switch to the OFF position.
VCR SATELLITE DECODER
TV SET
AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT
VCR
TV SET
AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT
TV SET
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO IN
TV SET
AUDIO OUT
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After you have connected the system
and positioned the speakers, the next
step is to adjust the level of each
satellite, using the Test Tone, so that
their levels at your normal listening
position are identical. This
adjustment should be made with the
Test Tone only, not while you are
watching a DVD movie.
Remember that the rear speakers are
designed to operate only when there
is action, ambience or effects behind
you. If you adjust the level of the rear
speakers incorrectly so that you
constantly hear sound behind you,
you will not get the proper surround
effect.
1. Turn your system on.
• Press POWER on the front panel to
turn the system ON.
• Sit in your normal listening position
and press STANDBY on the remote
control, if the system has not turned
on already. The unit will go into the
Active mode and the main display
will come on and show "NO DISC", if
the tray is empty still.
• Turn on your TV and select the input
on the TV to which the controller is
connected. The words "NO DISC"
should appear on your TV, if the tray
is empty.
• Insert a DVD disc.
• If a disc is loaded already or if a
source different from DVD player is
selected, note that all six speaker
icons in the display are on (see
page 6), otherwise press LISTENING
on the remote until this is the case.
• Stop any external source, when
playing, and turn the volume until
"VOL 20" is displayed.
2. Press TEST TONE on the remote
control. The test tone will start at
the front left (FL) speaker. After 3
seconds the sound will move to the
center (C) speaker, and then to the
front right (FR), surround right (SR)
and surround left (SL) speakers in
succession. The main display and
the TV screen will show the word
"TEST" and will also indicate which
speaker is operating. The test tone
continues cycling among the 5
speakers indefinitely.
3. All 5 satellite speakers have been
pre-set to the same level (00 dB). If
the level of the tone from all 5
speakers is the same at your
normal listening position, no further
adjustment is necessary. Press
TEST TONE again to cancel the test
tone function. You can skip step 4
and go to the next section.
4. If the level of all 5 speakers does
not sound the same at your normal
listening position you can adjust
each speaker up or down, 10 dB in
1 dB steps. For example, if the test
tone from the surround speakers
ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVELS
sounds lower than the front
speakers when the front panel
display and the TV screen indicate
that the tone is coming from the
surround right (SR) speaker, press
the VOL + button on the remote
control to increase the level of that
speaker. The front panel and TV
screen will show the new level
setting. After a few seconds the
new setting will be memorized and
the test tone will move to the
surround left (SL) speaker. Adjust
the surround left (SL) speaker in
the same manner.
Then listen to the tone from all 5
speakers again to verify that the level
sounds the same at your normal
listening position. Re-adjust each
speaker up or down as required and
press TEST TONE once more to
cancel the test tone function.
Note: When matching the level of
each of the individual satellite
speakers, it is preferable to match the
levels to the quietest channel. This
will give you more flexibility when
adjusting the subwoofer level.
After this setting is made all speaker
levels will be adjusted for any
surround mode and any source
selected.
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Once the level of the 5 satellite
speakers has been set, you can
adjust the level of the subwoofer to
match. Insert a DVD disc and play a
passage that you are familiar with.
Using the SELECT button on the
remote, select the subwoofer level
adjustment. Increase or decrease the
level of the subwoofer until you are
satisfied with its level, relative to the
5 satellite speakers.
Open/
Close
Power
DVD VCD CD MP3
Headphone
Select
Source
Volume
Volume
STANDBY
REPEAT
A - B
SUBTITLE
TITLESETUP
DVD
1
GOTO
2
RETURN
AUDIO
DISPLAY
ANGLE54
3
6
78
ZOOM
ENTER
TEST
TONE
MUTESLEEP
SELECT
SLOW
STEP
LISTENING
ADJ/VOL
ST/MO
MEMO
STA -
TUN - TUN +
STA +
+
_
LANGUAGE
N / P
>10 0
9
PROGRAM
MENU
/ PBC
STOP PLAY / PAUSE
TUNER AUX
OPEN /
CLOSE
ADJ/VOL +
ADJ/VOL +
SELECT
STANDBY
ADJ/VOL +/-
SELECT
TEST TONE
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USING TUNER PRESETS
Open/
Close
Power
DVD VCD CD MP3
Headphone
Select
Source
Volume
Volume
STANDBY
REPEAT
A - B
SUBTITLE
TITLESETUP
DVD
1
GOTO
2
RETURN
AUDIO
DISPLAY
ANGLE54
3
6
78
ZOOM
ENTER
TEST
TONE
MUTESLEEP
SELECT
SLOW
STEP
LISTENING
ADJ/VOL
ST/MO
MEMO
STA -
TUN - TUN +
STA +
+
_
LANGUAGE
N / P
>10 0
9
PROGRAM
MENU
/ PBC
STOP PLAY / PAUSE
TUNER AUX
OPEN /
CLOSE
SOURCE
TUNER
STANDBY
NUMBER BUTTONS
STATION +/-
TUNING +/- MEMORY
TUNER
Presetting Radio Stations
You can preset up to 40 of your favorite AM and FM stations, in any
combination, in the tuner memory for easy recall.
1. Press STANDBY on the remote
control to turn the system On.
2. Press either TUNER on the remote
control or SOURCE on the front
panel, repeatedly to select the
Tuner and the desired radio band,
AM or FM.
3. Tune to the first station you wish to
preset.
• Manual Tuning - repeatedly press
/
TUNING +/- on the front
panel or the remote control until the
desired frequency appears on the
display. (Note: You must use manual
tuning if your are trying to tune to a
weak station.)
• Automatic Tuning - press and hold
/
TUNING +/- on the front
panel or the remote control until the
display begins to scan up or down,
then release the button. The tuner
will stop at the first strong station it
finds. Repeat this process until it
stops at your desired station.
on the right) to select another pre-
set memory number, and press
MEMO again to enter that station in
the selected preset memory
number.
Note:
You must press MEMO to memorize a
station while the Memory indicator
appears in the display (approximately
4 seconds), otherwise the station will
not be memorized.
7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 to enter up to
40 stations in the tuner memory.
Recalling Preset Stations
1. Press STANDBY on the remote
control to turn the system 'ON' and,
if necessary, press TUNER to select
the Tuner function.
2. Press either STA + or STA - on the
remote to select the desired preset
memory number.
Note: You may also use the number
keys on the remote control to go
directly to one of the preset memory
stations. To select preset stations 1
through 9, press the number key. To
select preset station numbers higher
than 9 press the ">10" key one or more
times followed by the appropriate
number key, for example:
To Select Station Press These
Number: Keys:
10 >10 and 0
15 >10 and 5
21 >10 twice and
then 1
34 >10 three times
and then 4
40 >10 four times
and then 0
Changing Preset Stations
To change any of the preset stations
simply tune to the new station you
wish to memorize and enter it in the
preset memory number you wish to
change. The new station will be
memorized and the previous station
will be erased.
4. When the desired station appears in
the display (Example: FM 103.5 MHz)
press MEMO on the remote control.
The Memory indicator and “P01”
appear in the display indicating that
you are ready to enter that station in
preset memory #1.
5. Press MEMO on the remote control
again to enter the station into
memory. The Memory indicator and
the preset station number disappear
and the station is memorized.
6. To enter the next station in memory
follow steps 2 and 3 to tune the
desired station and press MEMO on
the remote control. Then press
either STA + or STA - on the remote
control or the desired NUMBER
button (how to select see the note
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PLAYING DISC
Basic DISC Playback
IMPORTANT:
Please note that some DVD movie discs may not have all the features described
in this chapter. Refer to the instructions or notes included with each disc to
determine what features and operations are available on that particular disc.
1. Turn on the TV and select the video
input so that you can view DVD
video from this system.
2. Press POWER on the front panel to
turn on the system. The front panel
display lights up.
3. If the system is not in the DVD
player mode, press DVD on the
remote control to enter DVD player
mode directly, or press SOURCE on
the front panel to select it, the JBL
logo screen appears on TV.
4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button, and
place a disc on the tray.
Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close
the tray. The player begins loading
the disc. A message will appear on
the TV screen and/or on the front
panel display as follows.
On TV screen On front panel display
WAITING
DISC LOADING** LOADING**
OPEN OPEN
CLOSE CLOSE
PLAY PLAY
NO DISC NO DISC
BAD DISC BAD DISC
DVD/VCD
WRONG REGION (See page 10)
PARENTAL VIOLATION (See page 33)
(**NOTE: While the disc is loading the player
will not respond to any commands).
When a disc is inserted the
following will occur depending on
the type of disc inserted.
• When playing a DVD, a DVD menu
or title menu may appear on the TV
screen (see page 20).
• When playing a VCD, CD or MP3
disc the player will go to stop mode.
With CDs and MP3 discs the
number of all tracks on the disc will
be displayed on the front panel
display and with MP3 discs the main
root directory will appear on the TV
screen. With VCDs the message
"VCD STOP" will appear on the front
display.
Note
• While the disc is loading, the player
will not respond to any commands.
5. While in the stop mode, press
/
B
(PLAY/PAUSE) to begin playback .
When playback begins, press
ADJ/VOL +/- to adjust the volume to
a confortable listening level. To
shut off the speakers temporarily
without stopping playback, press
MUTE on the remote control. Press
MUTE again to cancel mute and
restore the sound. During playback
press PLAY/PAUSE (
/
B
) again to
pause playback temporarily. Press
once more to cancel pause mode
and resume playback.
6. Press STOP (
A
) to stop playback.
The DVD disc will then cease
playing. If the Play/Pause button is
pressed, the DVD disc will continue
to play from the point at which Stop
was pressed. Pressing STOP a
second time exits the DVD
completely. In program playback
mode, press STOP (
A
) one time to
stop playback.
Press it again to clear program
memory. (See page 22).
7. When the system is on, press
STANDBY on the remote control to
turn the system off. The LED on the
front panel lights up red. In standby
mode, press this button to turn ON
the system. You can also turn the
system on by pressing SOURCE on
the main unit.
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