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  • Page 1 ® JBL CINEMA SOUND POWERED CS3/CS5 DVD RECEIVER OWNER’S GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Terminology Features Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Display Rear-Panel Connections Remote Control Basic Information About This Manual Regional Coding System Connection Installation and Connections Audio Connections Video Connections Optional Audio Connections Speaker Placement Connecting AC Power First Turn-On Playback Basics Basic Playback...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing JBL ® With the purchase of a JBL Cinema Sound CS3/CS5, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound- tracks and every nuance of musical selections, the CS3/CS5 is truly a multichannel system for the new millennium.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your CS3/CS5 has been designed for use with 220–240-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard, and may damage the unit.

  • Page 5: Terminology

    But because most TVs cannot handle a progressive signal, conven- tional DVD players generate an interlaced output for compatibility. This JBL DVD player is among the select few DVD players with true progressive scan video output (NTSC and PAL) for use with compat- ible TVs and CRT projectors, and with all plasma, LCD and DLP display devices via the component video output.

  • Page 6: Features

    * The number of languages recorded depends on the software. Compatible With CD as Well as DVD • The CS3/CS5 will play any conventional Audio CD or recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD (CD-RW), MP3, WMA (v9) or any DivX or VCD or DVD-Audio and DVD-Video with the Region Code 0 or 2.

  • Page 7: Front-Panel Controls

    CS3/CS5 receiver. Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once to turn the CS3/CS5 receiver on, press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode. Note that when the CS3/CS5 receiver is switched on, the power indicator around the button turns blue.

  • Page 8: Front-Panel Display

    FRONT-PANEL DISPLAY A Disc Type Indicators B Playback-Mode Indicators C Progressive Scan Indicator D Parental Lock Indicator E Time Indicators F Video Format Indicators G Source Indicators H Repeat Indicators A Disc Type Indicators: The CD, DVD or DVD-Audio indicator will light to show the type of disc currently being played.

  • Page 9: Rear-Panel Connections

    REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS Composite Video Output S-Video Output Component Video Outputs SCART TV Output AC Power Cord FM Antenna Audio In Composite Video Output: Connect this jack to the video input on a television or video projector. S-Video Output: Connect this jack to the S-video input on a television or video projector.
  • Page 10 Remote IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on JBL or other compatible equipment. Remote IR Input: If the CS3/CS5’s front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL Power On/Source Selection Buttons Power Off Button Subtitle Button Title Button Angle Button Audio Button Enter Button Open/Close Button Setup/OSD Button Arrow Buttons Mute Button Menu Button Pause Button Status Button Skip/Step (Previous) Button Skip/Step (Next) Button Play Button Search/Slow Reverse Button Stop Button Search/Slow Forward Button...
  • Page 12 Mode Button: This button has no effect on the Cinema Sound CS3/5, but enables you to switch the remote to another mode so that it operates another device without selecting it as the source. This is useful if, for example, you wish to adjust your video display screen button, the disc will (TV mode) while watching a DVD (Disc Mode).

  • Page 13: Basic Information

    BASIC INFORMATION About This Manual • The types of functions and operations that can be used for a par- ticular 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.

  • Page 14: Installation And Connections

    CS system to the SCART In jack of your TV set. on the back of the CS receiver. S-video wires of the CS to the Video In jack of your TV set. on the CS3/CS5 to the corresponding...

  • Page 15: Optional Audio Connections

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Connecting VCR and Sat Decoder (Methods 5 and 6) The diagram below shows possible connection methods for common system configurations. These are intended as guidelines only. Due to differences in equipment specifications, the method of connection for your equipment may be different from that shown. Please consult the owner’s manual for your equipment for further guidance.

  • Page 16: Basic Playback

    Video Setting submenu according to your TV set and to the con- nection used between the CS receiver and your TV. 3. If there is no picture at all, not even the JBL screen, check the setting of the video input used on your TV (most SCART inputs on TVs can be configured in the TV’s menu).

  • Page 17: Freeze Frame And Frame Advance (With Dvd Only

    DivX version used for creating your movies. Surround Modes One of the most important features of the CS3/CS5 receiver is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources, analog Matrix surround-encoded programs and standard Stereo programs.

  • Page 18: System Defaults

    General Functionality of the OSD Menu The complete setup and control of the CS3/CS5 takes place in an advanced user-guided on-screen display (OSD) menu system. The OSD can be activated by pressing the OSD remote control.

  • Page 19: Preferred Subtitle Language

    The CS3/CS5 accomplishes this by compressing the audio to a greater or lesser degree, depending on which setting you choose.

  • Page 20: Output Level Adjustment

    SYSTEM SETUP Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjustment submenu contains the access to the speaker delay and the output level adjustment settings of the CS3/CS5. Follow the explanations in the Upper Menu Line on the bottom of your screen to make adjustments.

  • Page 21: Test Screen

    SYSTEM SETUP • Video: Choose this option for optimal playback of material that was shot directly to video (e.g., concerts and sports programming). Video Resolution: Selects the resolution of the video output. When the CS system is connected to either one of the composite, S-video or SCART connectors, this setting should be left in Standard.

  • Page 22: Tv Picture Adjustment With Test Screen

    TV room. 2. If the brightness of the white bar stops increasing while turning up the contrast or when the borders of the white ”JBL” text letters on top bloom (overlight) into the black areas, drastically decreasing the sharpness of the script, then the contrast has been turned up too much.

  • Page 23: Using The Status Bar Menu

    Player Menu Once all the settings have been made, you are ready to enjoy your CS3/CS5. Once you have inserted a disc into the drawer you can explore the Player menu by pressing the OSD menu hosts all playback and program features, as well as all disc information.

  • Page 24: Rearranging The Station List

    MP3 or JPEG files. Radio Menu The FM Tuner in the CS3/CS5 can be used to listen to the Radio. Before listening to the radio stations, you need to preset your favorite stations. The easiest way to do so is with the OSD screen on your monitor.

  • Page 25: Surround Mode For Tuner

    OSD on or off. Surround Mode for Tuner As with all other inputs of the CS3/CS5, you can also select your preferred surround mode when listening to the radio. The actual surround mode is listed on the first line of the tuner menu. Follow the steps below to change the surround format: 1.

  • Page 26: Digital In Menu

    DVD player or the other audio inputs. Digital In Menu In addition to all analog audio and video sources, the CS3/CS5 also gives you the opportunity to connect two digital audio sources, for instance a digital set-top box or satellite receiver. Connect these sources to either the coaxial or optical digital input connectors on the rear panel.

  • Page 27: Surround Modes

    TV MENU, AUX MENU, DIGITAL IN MENU Surround Modes Dolby Digital: Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency effects channel. DTS: Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data.

  • Page 28: Usb Menu

    Stop mode on the Music, Picture or Movie icons on the left part of the screen to select or deselect the desired format. NOTE: The CS3/CS5 will not play back any of the formats SVCD/VCD, MPEG1 (Video), MPEG2 (Video) and audio CD tracks (CDDA) stored on an external USB hard drive.

  • Page 29: Learning Codes From A Remote Control

    LEARNING CODES FROM A REMOTE CONTROL The CS3/CS5 remote is able to “learn” codes from other remote controls that might be part of your system setup, like the one from your TV. To learn or transfer codes from an IR remote control to the AVR’s remote, follow these steps:...
  • Page 30 Example: To program the Macro 1 button so that it turns on the CS3/CS5 and your TV, follow these steps: • Press the Macro 1 and Mute buttons at the same time and then release them.

  • Page 31: Languages Codes

    DVD LANGUAGE CODES The availability of specific languages for the main audio track or subtitles is dependent on the choices made by a disc’s producer. You should always consult the disc’s jacket for information on languages for any disc. In the case of some languages, you may be required to enter a code from the list below to access that language.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your authorized JBL dealer. No power. • Is the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet? •...
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING The disc does not play. N O DISC • There is no disc inside ( appears in the front-panel display and on the TV screen). Insert a disc. • Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing down on the disc tray.

  • Page 34: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Bit Rate Value indicating the amount of video data compressed in a DVD per second. The unit is Mbps (megabits per second). 1 Mbps indicates that the data per second is 1,000,000 bits. The higher the bit rate, the larger the amount of data. However, this does not always mean higher quality pictures.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. JBL is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Pro Sound Comes Home is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

  • Page 36: Declaration Of Conformity

    Harman Consumer Group, Inc., 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA 2, route de Tours, 72500 Château du Loir, France www.jbl.com © 2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Part No. 01.00.YS.SM1.E829 ™...

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