DSC 400 DVD-RDS (serv.man2) - JBL Audio User Guide / Operation Manual

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

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.: ___________________

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.

Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel only.

The following marking is printed on
the rear panel.

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

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

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

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

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

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