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1. Stereo Note In this mode a multi channel signal is converted into a stereo signal downmix and reproduced via the main left and right loudspeakers Mono mode for mono reproduction All channels are mixed down onto the Cen ter loudspeaker mode for two channel TV sound Generally Channel transmits the synchro nised sound The signal from Channel is reproduced via the Center loudspeaker Channel Il original sound is suppressed Mono I mode for two channel TV sound Generally Channel Il transmits the original sound The signal from Channel II is repro duced via the Center loudspeaker Chan nel I original sound is suppressed Mono Il Notes If no Center speaker is present see Loudspeaker Menu the Center channel is mixed onto the left and right main speakers Not all signal sources DVDs CDs etc which are en coded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround contain the full 5 1 information Even if the screen indicates that a channel is present that does not necessarily mean that sound signals will constantly be produced from that loud speaker In every mode of reproduction signals can be made available on the subwoofer channel depending on the loudspeakers selected in the Loudspeaker Menu Operation Your K6 can generate the following sound fields Disco This sound field is particularly suitabl
2. Assista nt gt satellite full range Main speaker full range _ Center speaker satellite gt none satellite full range Rear speaker satellite 9 satellite full range Subwoofer on gt off Satellite high pass 80 Hz on Auto setup start gt 50 60 gt starts Auto setup return to Configuration menu Cox return to Configuration menu Main speaker Center speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer Satellite high pass The on screen Auto setup display on your TV set keeps you constantly informed about the settings it has established In the Level column you will see the set corrections volume compensation while the Dist column lists the measured loudspeaker distances The first step is to enter the size of your loudspeakers in the right hand column of the menu see Loudspeaker Menu and state whether your system includes a sub woofer or not In some export versions the distance is indicated in feet Auto setup Now move to the Auto setup menu point and press the button to activate the menu point To ensure that the calibration process can be carried out correctly it is essential to set the volume to the optimum level beforehand To help set the correct level the K6 generates a hissing signal on the front left channel In the Volume line on the screen you w
3. full range if the center speaker is approximately the same size as the main speakers The full frequency range is reproduced via the main channels without restric tion Note If your system does not include a center speaker the main speakers should not be set up too far away from the TV set and should be positioned symmetrically ei ther side of it This is essential otherwise dialogue will not appear to be centred on the screen 36 Rear speaker Satellite high pass Set the size and bass capability of the surround loud speakers Select one of the following settings if your system does not include surround speakers The surround channels are mixed onto the left and right main loud speakers Note Genuine surround sound is not possible without surround loudspeakers satellite for small surround speakers The low frequency bass signals below 80 Hz of the surround channels are mixed onto the main speakers and the subwoofer if present full range if the bass response of the surround speakers is very good The full frequency range is reproduced via the surround channels without restriction Note To avoid meaningless settings the menu does not allow you to set all possible combinations Main Speaker Cen ter Speaker and Rear Speaker The list below shows the standard combinations but they can still be mod
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5. Activating this menu point takes you into a menu in which you can inform the K6 of the position of the loud speakers i e you can enter the distance from the listen ing position for each loudspeaker individually This en ables the system to compensate for delays due to une qual distances from the listening position see Loud speaker Position Menu Spk balance This menu point leads you to a menu where you can set the balance between all the loudspeakers see Loud speaker Balance Menu Subwoofer Tone adjust In this menu point you can set whether your loudspeaker system includes a subwoofer Select one the following settings on if a subwoofer is present The signals from the bass effect channel LFE and all the other low frequency bass signals below 80 Hz which are below the range of normal full range loudspeak ers are passed to the subwoofer channel off if your system does not include a subwoofer The signals of the bass effect channel LFE and all the other low frequency bass signals below 80 Hz are mixed onto the main loudspeakers Note If you switch on the subwoofer in the Loudspeaker Menu you can adjust its level in the Main Menu within the range 10 dB and 10 dB so that its volume matches that of the other channels This menu point takes you to a menu where you can set the tonal balance between the loudspeak
6. Q repeatedly Cycles the current music signal through the possible surround modes in reverse order Menu control system A menu control system is used to adjust the tone con trols and the surround decoder settings and also to set the basic configuration of the K6 If the TV set connected to the system is switched on all the menus are displayed page by page on its screen They are also displayed line by line using English ab breviations on the integral screen of the K6 The Main Menu contains all the functions required to operate the K6 in normal daily use Press the button briefly to open this menu When you initially install the K6 all the audio and video components of your surround system must be set up to suit each other and the system then has to be adjusted to suit the acoustic characteristics of your listening room All these processes are carried out using the Configura tion Menu which is opened by holding the but ton pressed in for approx 2 seconds see Configura tion Menu Main Menu Operation Explanation eg The Main Menu enables you to change settings of the Em Open Main Menu 11 MATRX K6 which are occasionally required for daily listening press Press the button briefly to open the Mai
7. 98 00 Switch radio text display on RADIOTEXT Fl or Switch radio text display off RTEXT OFF Explanation The integral screen can display three different types of information about the current radio station 1 RDS station name standard display 2 Program info program number and reception frequency 3 Radiotext RDS station name If the radio station broadcasts its RDS station name the name is displayed on the integral screen Program info The tuner screen can be switched temporarily to this display so that you can check the program number and the reception frequency of the current program Press the button briefly to do this Radiotext Press the C button briefly to switch the Radiotext display for the current program on or off The integral screen displays the message RADIOTEXT until a new message is displayed If the tuner cannot pick up Radiotext from the selected station the integral screen waits one second before displaying the message 0 RTEXT it then reverts to displaying the current radio program If you switch pro grams the Radiotext display is automatically closed 11 Operation Program search Operation With Tuner selected 4 gt gt gt Start program search Explanation If you hold one of the tuning buttons 44 gt gt pressed in for about 2 seconds when in Tuner mode the K6 starts a program search in the downward or
8. appropriate setting YC or CVBS Problem Wrong colours when using source with component video output Cause The setting of the colour norm for com ponent video is wrong Remedy In the Video Norm Menu select the appropriate setting YUV or RGB 59 Appendix Problem When playing an NTSC or PAL DVD the on screen menu is distorted Problems in DVD CD mode Cause The TV set does not feature automatic format detection for NTSC or PAL and has been set manually to NTSC or PAL Dependent on the version of the K6 the on screen menus are only gen erated in NTSC or PAL format so this operation is not possible Remedy Use a TV set with automatic PAL NTSC format switching or use the K6 s integral screen Problem OSD menu black white only Cause The TV set has no automatic S Video CVBS switching and is configured for S Video Remedy Set the TV set to CVBS mode see also Adjustments at the TV set Problem Picture from an external source de vice correct but no sound audible through the K6 Cause 1 No sound connection between source device and K6 Remedy Complete the sound connection ana logue or digital depending on mode see section entitled Setting up using the K6 for the first time Cause 2 No sound input or the wrong sound input has been assigned to the video input in
9. processor memory Remedy Reset machine disconnect mains plug wait about 1 minute and re connect Switch unit on again Problem Machine responds correctly to man ual operation of the buttons but does not respond to remote control commands Cause 1 Incorrectly inserted batteries or flat batteries in the remote control handset Remedy Re install batteries correctly or fit new ones Cause 2 No visual contact between remote con trol transmitter and the K6 s remote control receiver Remedy Ensure direct line of sight contact be tween remote control transmitter and receiver Note that glass doors may prevent the system working properly Maximum range between transmitter and receiver approx 8 metres Position the receiver in such a way that it is not subjected to direct sunlight or strong artificial lighting Fluorescent and en ergy saving lamps are powerful sources of interference Problem No output signal at the loudspeak ers the speaker indicators AXB on the integral screen flash Cause 1 The unit is overheating and the protec tion circuit has tripped Remedy Reduce volume and wait for about 20 seconds If the unit does not switch on again automatically it has become too hot and should be left switched off for a few minutes to cool down Appendix Cause 2 Short circuit in the speaker cables e g stray wire ends touching at the speaker ter
10. return to Configuration menu J return to Configuration menu STOP 1 1 1 1 OK starts Calibration Digital inputs The on screen menu lists the digital inputs of the K6 on the left DIG opt and DIG coax Each digital input can be assigned to one of the fol lowing AV inputs TV VCR TVB STB AUX AV no assignment STB set top box Basic settings Calibration When an external source device providing an analogue sound signal is connected to the K6 the best possible reproduction quality can only be obtained if the ana logue digital converter of the K6 is matched accurately to the output level of the source device The K6 features an automatic calibration function to carry out this process This is the calibration procedure 1 Select the desired analogue audio or AV source device and play a fortissimo extremely loud pas sage of music 2 Call up the Inputs Menu move to Calibration start and press the button 3 The screen displays the active message as long as the calibration process continues Notes The automatic calibration function can be used for all external analogue audio and AV source devices TAPE 1 AUX1 AUX2 PHONO STB TV VCR TVB AV provided that you have not assigned a
11. Photo CD is inserted it starts automatically and displays the album on the screen With Photo CD playing The album is displayed Display first chapter of om Optional enter the desired chapter di E rectly using the numeric buttons as The chapter page is displayed Vi Display the next chapter page d Display the previous chapter page Optional enter the desired picture in the to chapter directly using the numeric but Gao tons Return to album The picture is displayed 201 7 Picture mirror lt gt Picture rotation Return to chapter page Operation Note It may take more than 10 seconds for the machine to read the contents of an MP3 CD since one disc can contain a large number of collections of music tracks Only the first session of a multi session disc is sup ported The following formats are supported e CDs to ISO 9660 format e max 30 characters e max file cascading 8 levels e max ALB number 32 e supports VBR bit rate e supported sampling frequencies for MP3 CD 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz e supported bit rates for MP3 CD 32 64 96 128 192 256 320 kbps The following formats are not supported e Files such as WMA AAC DLF M3U PLS e File names including Chinese characters e Discs on which the recording session was not closed Non Session Closed e Discs which were recorded using the UDF format e Files whi
12. RUNK SUBW L tapes 1 aa DIGITAL INPUT zi THS LASER PRODUCT oy DIGITAL OUTPUT SETTOPBOX If a digital output is present Use a Cinch digital cable or an optical cable Connecting a set top box Setting up 54 K6 Typical wiring diagram adjacent room operation The K6 can provide sound in an adjacent room The K6 is set up in the main room Room A i e the room in which the speakers connected to loudspeaker output 1 A are located The adjacent room Room B houses the speakers which are connected to loudspeaker output B If you wish to control the K6 from the adjacent room by remote control you need to install an E 2000 remote control receiver optional accessory in Room B and connect it to the RC IN remote control input socket on the K6 You now need to access the Loudspeaker Menu and set the split mode for volume in the menu point Vol ume This makes it possible to alter the volume in the adjacent room only in the main room you can only alter the volume in that room AUMB NEBENRAUM OOM B ADJACENT ROOM IECEB PIECE ANNEXE VAD A TV set in the adjacent room can also be connected to an unused Monitor TV output socket To simplify the cabling or as a superior solution if the route to the TV set in the adjacent room is very long it is possible to transmit the TV signal using an RF modulat
13. a Title Selecting a Chapter Search Slow motion Camera angle Switching audio channels Sub title language Playback variants Repeat Chapter Repeat Title Repeat Disc and Shuffle Disc Menu Function Player Setup Menu Audio language Sub title language Aspect ratio PBC Using the Disc Player to play other media Video CDs Photo CDs MP3 Basic settings for the K6 Configuration Menu Switching On screen Menu on off Selecting On screen language gt Assistant Menu Adapting loudspeaker set Starting speaker calibration Auto setup gt Loudspeaker Menu Adapting loudspeaker set Volume controlling and 1 B split or linked e Spk Position Menu Entering the distance between listening position and loudspeakers e Spk Balance Menu Setting exact level to all loudspeakers e Tone adjust Menu Adjusting tone values separately for all output channels gt Video Norm Menu Entering Video norm for the TV output gt Inputs Menu Assigning a digital input to an AV input Starting input calibration Installation using the K6 for the first time Safety notes Approved usage General notes on setting up and General notes on wiring the system Safety notes Rear panel connections Wiring diagrams Conformity with EC directives FCC Information to the user Care of the K6 Remote control address Changing the batteries Appendix Trouble shooting Pin assignments Specification Front panel controls and connections Pr
14. by moving your hand close to the sensor under the front panel DVD VIDEO DISC CHAPTER 1 TITLE 2 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 Important notes All the playing characteristics of the DVD are determined by the manufacturer of the disc Different DVDs may exhibit marked differences from each other in terms of menu operation and playing behaviour e g resume play return to menu end of play at end of title etc For this reason these operating instructions can only describe the basic normal behaviour If you encounter discs which do not comply with this description please follow the on screen operating notes provided by the DVD manufacturer Some DVDs feature a regional code implanted by the manufacturer designed to limit the use of these discs to particular regions of the world The K6 plays all DVDs intended for the region the unit is intended for and all DVDs which feature no regional restriction If you insert a DVD in the disc drawer and see a note on the screen informing you of an incorrect regional code please contact your DVD supplier and exchange the DVD for a version approved for your region Operation 24 Calling up additional DVD player information Operation With DVD playing e g 29 Switches integral screen OVD 1 016 press briefly display or e g DVD 105 15 Explanation
15. channel sound systems These effects are often crucial to the overall impact of a film but they cannot be repro duced at home with a conventional stereo sound system Over the last few years surround technologies have been developed which make it possible to experience all these effects within the listener s own four walls with the result that a far greater simulation of reality is possible than with conventional stereo For an effective surround system we always recommend the installation of a center loudspeaker which is installed below or directly above the TV set This loudspeaker helps greatly in locating particular sound events espe cially dialogue on the TV screen itself A digital multi channel signal is detected by its encoding method and the K6 automatically sets the correct loud speaker assignment The current reproduction mode is displayed on the front panel screen For analogue input signals the correct mode of opera tion cannot be detected automatically by the decoder In this case the decoder always reverts to Dolby Pro Logic decoding If the signal is actually in a different form stereo mono see below then the mode must be set manually instead of surround mode DO Dolby Pro Logic Il Surround In this process several independent signal channels are recorded using two channels and a special encoding process Since this process only requires two recording channels it is compatible with many pi
16. channels so that the sound im age is as realistic as possible and any change in tone settings is immediately audible When you initially activate this menu point you will find the input position after the first menu point FL TRB 00 You can now use the change buttons to alter the value within the range 06 to 06 Any change you make is immediately audible Use the select buttons to choose the input position you wish to adjust As can be seen in the diagram the select buttons access the input positions in the following fixed sequence Output channels which are not in use see Loud speaker Menu cannot be edited Basic settings e Main loudspeaker front left FL e Main loudspeaker front left FL Center Treble TRB Treble TRB Center Bass BAS Bass BAS e Center loudspeaker front e Center loudspeaker front e Main loudspeaker front right FR e Main loudspeaker front right FR Treble TRB Bass BAS e Surround loudspeaker rear right SR Treble TRB e Surround loudspeaker rear right SR Bass BAS e Surround loudspeaker rear left SR Treble TRB e Surround loudspeaker rear left SR Bass BAS Set the values for treble TRB and bass BAS for all the channels with the aim of producing a well balanced sound image Note After changing the tone adjust settings we recommend that you call up the Loudspeaker Balance Menu again in order to check o
17. directly sz Continue by entering sec e g ond Program Number POI EX POI qp Set the second Program SER Number eg C3 Optional enter second POI EX POS Program Number directly then Exchange programs brief display EXCHANGED followed by yi POI EX POI Leave Tuner Menu with out exchanging pro grams if desired The Tuner Menu and the Program Menu are also displayed on the screen of a TV set connected to the system see illustrations on previous page Explanation All the Tuner s Programs are stored in the order in which the Autostore function detected them You can re arrange the order to suit your preference using the Exchange function The process involves exchanging pairs of Programs Prog X and Prog Y Call up the function then select the Program Number Prog X to which you wish to assign a new program Now set the Program Number Prog Y at which the program in question is currently stored In both cases you can set the Program Numbers using the 44 D gt buttons or enter them directly using the numeric buttons At this point you can still interrupt the Exchange function by pressing the button The two Programs are exchanged when you press the button Press the button to close the Tuner menu Note When you enter the first Program Number Prog X the K6 always sets the second Program Number Prog Y to the same number This is intended to avoid you ex changing
18. facilities and capabilities of your K6 to the full As we all know a normal stereo recording has two chan nels left and right When stereo material is reproduced in your listening room the entire sound event takes place on an imaginary stage which covers the space between the two loudspeakers The listener is able to locate specific sound events over the width of the stage with good recordings there is also a slight impression of depth i e behind the speakers Nevertheless normal stereophonic reproduction always leaves the listener isolated from the event As a result it is impossible to recreate the excitement of a live atmosphere as in a real concert hall since the acoustics of the concert hall are crucially influenced by sound reflections from the side and back walls the floor the ceiling and from objects inside the hall The reflected sound comes from any number of direc tions not just from the front If a sound event is to be reproduced with real fidelity it therefore follows that a proportion of the sound must emanate from all directions in the room that the reflections must be timed accu rately and that they must be generated at a realistic level Reproducing television sound via a conventional stereo system is problematic because it is often impossible to locate dialogue on the screen itself A further point is that exotic sound effects have been in use in the cinema since the 1950 s using proper multi
19. gt 300 lt 0 015 1 5 45 uV 68 73 dB 5 Hz 15 kHz 0 2 0 15 Station name Radiotext automatic time adjust Close tolerance linear mechanism 2 separate GaA As semi conductor lasers 785 nm 10 mW CD 650 nm 7 mW DVD DVD Video CD CD R CD RW VCD MP3 CD PAL and NTSC 20 Hz 20 kHz 98 dB 115 V 230 V 50 60 Hz 550 VA Timer with alarm function automatic calibration function for analogue inputs automatic volume calibration for loudspeakers on screen menu in NTSC or PAL dependent on the version of the K6 12 5 x 56 0 x 33 0 cm screen retracted 15 0 x 56 0 x 33 0 cm screen extended Silver eloxided aluminium black eloxided aluminium F6 remote control handset calibration microphone mains cable head phone adaptor wire aerial S Video cable Cinch cable operating instruc tions quality control and guarantee certificates Type PHE phono module MM or MC We reserve the right to alter specifications 63 Appendix T A elektroakustik GmbH amp Co KG Herford Deutschland Germany
20. rectly 26 Search Operation With DVD playing p Search forward press repeatedly if necessary Search back press peatedly if necessary Optional end search by pressing Switch playback on or Pause mode or Stop mode Explanation You can invoke a search using the 44 gt gt buttons as follows For a search forward or back at higher speed press the 4 or D gt button during playback The search starts sound is muted and the corresponding symbol appears on the screen Press the 44 or D buttons again to switch to a higher speed The symbol for search speed and direction is displayed on the screen for 2 seconds every time you press the 4 or D gt button To end the search press one of the buttons or as desired Slow motion Operation With DVD playing Switch on slow motion for different playback press for2 se SPeeds press repeatedly for about 2 seconds Optional end slow motion by pressing Switch on playback or Pause mode or 4 gt Search or Stop mode Explanation Slow motion playback speeds can be selected To play at reduced speed hold the button pressed for 2 seconds the sound is muted To switch to the other speeds hold the button pressed again for about 2 seconds The playback speed is indicated on the screen as lon
21. same stations on different frequencies should be erased or cleared To clear individual Programs call up the Clear function of the Tuner Menu The flashing number is the Program Number to be cleared You can either change it the buttons or enter the number directly using the numeric buttons Press the button to clear the Program Press the button to close the Tuner menu Notes If you attempt to clear an invalid Program Number XX the screen will display an appropriate error message PXX ERROR The Tuner Menu then closes The tuner is unable to assess the quality at which indi vidual stations are received and for this reason the automatically stored Programs can also be adjusted manually This also applies to transmitters whose full RDS station name was not picked up during the Autos tore process or which the station does not transmit in accordance with the RDS norm To do this we recom mend that you call up each Program and attempt to improve the reception quality by changing the reception mode see Setting reception mode The Program can then be stored again manually see Manual storing of radio programs Programs con taining poor quality stations or the same stations on different frequencies should be cleared If you carry out the Autostore process again it ignores already stored frequencies Under certain circumstances e g when you move house it may be necessary to clear all the Pro grams This
22. switch to the available briefly audio channels Operation Explanation Generally speaking the audio channel e g Dolby Digi tal DTS MPEG Stereo etc is selected within the Disc Menu when you start the DVD Please follow the operat ing notes included in the menu However the audio channel and synchronous speech can also be changed during playback if the DVD con tains alternatives A short press on the button brings up the sym bol on the screen for about five seconds During this period each short press on the button selects the next available audio channel Note Some DVDs do not allow you to switch audio channels during playback In this case you must use the Disc Menu Function to select a different audio channel 28 Sub title language Operation With DVD playing Open the select sub title option then Repeated brief presses Ge switch to the available sub titles Explanation Generally speaking the sub title language is selected within the Disc menu when you start the DVD Please follow the operating notes included in the menu However the sub title language can also be changed during playback if the DVD contains alternatives Press the CEJ button during playback the sub title select point is displayed for about five seconds During this period each further short press of the C3 but ton selects the next available sub title languag
23. the Inputs Menu Remedy Check the sound input to which the source device is connected Call up the Inputs Menu and carry out the correct assignment Cause 3 The loudspeakers are switched off Remedy Switch on the speakers using the button Appendix Problem The disc does not play after the drawer is closed Cause 1 Disc not correctly inserted Remedy Insert disc centrally printed face up Cause 2 Disc dirty Remedy Carefully wipe disc with a soft cloth working from the center to the edge Insert and try again Cause 3 Disc damaged in Table of Contents area TOC Remedy _ Disc is unusable Cause 4 Device has cooled down severely e g after being transported and conden sation has formed on the laser pick up optics Remedy Leave the unit in a warm well venti lated place for about 1 hour to warm up Problem Disc stops playing or skips Cause Disc is dirty or damaged Remedy Clean the disc Damage cannot be repaired Problem Black white or distorted image when playing a DVD or VCD Cause The TV set is not set to the same video norm PAL NTSC as the disc or cannot process its video norm Remedy Use a multi norm TV set These units switch to the current video norm auto matically or can be switched manually Problem Distorted picture Cause The disc is soiled e g by finger marks Remedy Clean di
24. the DVD The Disc Menu Function of the DVD player enables you to select options from the Disc Menu The first step is to press the blue button briefly If the DVD contains a Select Menu this will now appear on the screen Use the numeric buttons _ or the cursor buttons 449 D gt to highlight your selec tion then press the ENTER button Press the blue button again briefly to leave the Select Menu or Optional enter the de sired menu point directly then Activate menu point or press Leave Disc Menu briefly Alternative operation Note The Disc Menu Function can be accessed at any time even during playback so that you can change settings Pressing the button to close the Disc Menu Function takes you back to the film Call up manual menu NAV C control system then operate the Disc Menu as described above then Terminate manual menu press control system Operation Explanation Some manufacturers plough their own furrow with Disc Menus i e their discs refuse to be operated in the usual manner These menus can be recognised by the fact that INFO does not appear on the integral screen They may also relate to auxiliary functions such as games for which the alternative menu control system must be used For such cases a long press on the button se lects a manual menu control system which enables you to
25. the STB input of the K6 if you wish to use RGB mode a Standard Video connection must also be present between the K6 s TV Monitor output and the synchroni sation input of the picture display device Note Your TV set must be correctly configured in order to operate correctly with the K6 You must select an AV input on your TV set which supports the video norm you have set on the K6 50 Connection diagram for monitors TVs with standard composite video input TV SER ve de 601069 9 6 2 0 0 020 885 awe Lipson EL IL Ac ve mA unie ee me Note Audio connections can be omitted if the monitor has no audio in outputs Connection diagram for monitors TVs with S Video inputs TV K6 E CENTER ONT L UM A vorm 9 ro 5 00000 999 TE 5 1 Note Audio connections can be omitted if the monitor has no audio in outputs 51 Setting up Connection diagram for monitors TVs with compon
26. the loudspeaker sys tem in your room This menu is also used to adjust the loudspeakers to suit the spatial and acoustic character istics of your listening room Volume On Screen Language The on screen menus can be displayed on the screen in various languages In this menu point you select the language you wish to see Setup assistant The Setup assistant menu point represents an alterna tive to the manual Loudspeaker Menu see below Calling up the Assistant invokes an automated routine for correctly setting up the individual loudspeaker channels of your surround system Basic settings This menu point allows you to decide whether the vol ume controls for 4 A and 1B to work separately or linked together see Typical wiring diagram Adjacent Room Operation Select one of the following settings split if you wish to have independent control of the volume of 4 A and B linked if you prefer to control the volume of HA and B A B together Video norm The Video Norm Menu enables you to set all the video inputs and outputs of the K6 to the appropriate video norm to suit the picture sources connected to it The Video Norm Menu also allows you to adjust the K6 to suit the characteristics of your TV set Inputs Some AV source devices supply a digital output signal Alternative input sockets on the K6 c
27. 16 Explanation Audio CDs contain recordings of music and they can be recognised by the logo shown here COMPACT MISE DIGITAL AUDIO To select the Disc Player press the button on the RC handset Open the drawer by a long press on the but ton and insert a CD in the drawer with the playable side facing down Check that it is centrally located in the appropriate recess in the drawer Close the drawer by pressing the button briefly Initially the K6 gathers the information about the inserted CD e g No of tracks track times etc then the CD starts playing Notes The drawer can also be opened and closed by moving your hand close to the sensor under the front panel Calling up additional CD player information Operation DISC Select Disc mode then e g co 16 Switches integral screen display between press track display CD 16 briefly and display of playing time co 3 15 Explanation The screen displays the passage of the CD in the machine which is currently being played This information can be displayed in either of two different ways 1 Track number number of current track 2 Track time minutes and seconds of track currently playing To switch from one type of display to the other you must press the button repeatedly The display type you select is retained until you press the button briefly again even if you insert a different CD or switch the mach
28. Programs accidentally 15 Operation Renaming a Program Operation With Tuner selected Call up Tuner Menu D all up Tuner Menu MODE NORA Call up Program Menu PROGRAN e g Confirm selection PO 105 60 Press repeatedly until the lt gt display shown here e g pears on the integral RENAME POI screen Select the Program Num 4 1 gt gt whose name is to be edited ee MEE C3 Optional enter Program KEN Number directly x e g Activate name input VOR 4 s e g 44 gt gt I D Change input position _ UDR 4 zn Change the letter at the e g input position A UDR 4 Repeat the last two steps until the desired name is dis played on the screen then Store name and close e g Tuner Menu NEINNANE or Leave Tuner Menu with out storing the name The Tuner Menu and the Program Menu are also displayed on the screen of a TV set connected to the system see illustrations on previous page Operation Explanation Not all radio transmitters broadcast the station name and in such cases the integral screen displays the tuning indi cator and the reception frequency instead of the station name Other transmitters broadcast the station name as a moving script which is at variance with the RDS norm If you wish to display a program name on the integral screen in such cases you can use the K6 s Rename func
29. R DIG opt STB TRB 0O TRB 00 TRB 00 DIG koax AUX AV BAS 00 BAS 00 00 For ext analogue inputs only SL SR Calibration start 00 00 BAS 00 BAS 00 return to Loudspeaker menu return to Configuration menu STOP I t 11 1 OK 33 STOP I 1t I 1 10K Basic settings Configuration Menu A Ch QU on off english other languages starts Setup assistant a Select S menu point Configuration On screen main menu off On screen language english Setup assistant start Loudspeaker menu Volume A B linked Video norm menu Inputs menu STOP 11 4 OK CALI to Loudspeaker menu linked split to Video norm menu to Inputs menu Switch TV output for On Screen main menu on off Loudspeaker If you just wish to adjust the balance or tone controls temporarily it is not essential to access the main menu see Menu control system Main Menu on the TV screen as this would superimpose it on the film you are watching In most cases displaying the menu on the integral screen is perfectly adequate This menu point enables you to switch the TV screen display of the Main Menu on and off The purpose of the Loudspeaker Menu is to control the distribution of the output signals to
30. RROUND REAR LINKS SURROUND REAR RIGHT SURROUND REAR LEFT SURROUND ARRIER DROITE SURROUND ARRIER GAUCHE 49 Setting up Connection diagrams for monitors TVs The K6 supports the three picture norms Standard Video S Video and Component Video Component Video supplies the best possible picture quality To ob tain optimum picture quality we recommend that you wire your system as follows If your AV source device features both Standard Video and S Video outputs configure it to S Video mode and connect it to the S Video inputs of the K6 VCR STB In this case it is necessary to set the to YC for that source device in the picture norm menu f the AV source device connected to the STB input also generates video signals to the Component Video norm then this device can also be connected to the Component Video IN input of the K6 However this only makes sense if the picture display device also features Component Video inputs f the picture display device TV projector plasma monitor etc only offers Standard Video inputs the de vice must be connected to the K6 s Standard Video output TV Monitor If an S Video input is present on the picture display device this should be given prefer ence connect it to the S Video output socket TV Monitor If the picture display device also includes a Component Video input this should also be connected to the K6 s Component Video Out output S
31. SAT or cable re ceiver TV Composite S Video Component Input output sockets for connecting a TV set or monitor 45 AUX AV STEREO CINCH and VIDEO Input for connecting an additional AV source device K A FRONT Terminals for front loudspeakers aD KB Terminals for loudspeakers in adjacent room PRE OUT CONTROL Connection for T A active loudspeakers to be used as front speakers in the main listening room Note This socket also supplies a switching signal which can be used to activate other devices e g projectors pro jection screens etc automatically via the K6 see Ap pendix B K REAR Terminals for surround loudspeakers Q KlA CENTER Terminals for center loudspeaker Note If the loudspeakers are to be used in countries outside the EU the red black stoppers can be removed from the loudspeaker terminals The speakers can then be con nected using banana plugs The stoppers are simply a push fit in the terminals and can be prised out from the rear using a suitable tool such as a knife blade Notes The impedance of the loudspeakers connected to the K6 should not be less than 4 Q DIN rating It is essential to check that the screw terminals are firmly tightened and that there are no stray strands of cable which could cause a short circuit The terminals also feature cross holes into which standard insulated banana plugs 4mm can be fitte
32. TION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU DANGER VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM 11 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 38 39 40 41 42 44 44 45 45 46 48 56 57 58 Operation Front panel controls and connections Primary switch Emergency buttons Opening and closing the drawer Headphone socket Screen F6 remote control handset Switching On Off Standby Screen brightness adjustment Screen angle adjustment Source selection Volume control Muting Surround mode Sound field Menu control system Main Menu ProLogic II Mode Balance Tone controls Subwoofer level Loudness Dynamic Surround sound explanatory notes Using the tuner Listening to radio programmes Calling up additional tuner information Program tuning Program searching Fine tuning Reception mode Storing of radio programmes Manual storing Automatic storing Editing of radio programs Clearing erasing Exchanging Renaming The tuner as alarm clock The Disc Player Using the Disc Player to play audio CDs Inserting an audio CD Calling up additional CD player information Playing a Track Creating a playback program for a CD Playback variants Repeat Track Repeat Disc Scan and Shuffle Play A B Using the Disc Players to play DVDs Inserting a DVD Calling up additional DVD player information Playing
33. The integral screen shows which passage of the inserted DVD is currently being played The information can be displayed in two different ways 1 Title and Chapter number 2 Title time display of minutes and seconds of the current title Press the button repeatedly to switch from one type of display to the other The selected display mode is retained until you press the button again even if you insert another DVD or switch the K6 off in the meantime 25 Operation Playing a title Operation Selecting a title DISC Select Disc mode then e g DVD 10 e g Start playback DVD 1 Or a Move to title which you 4 gt would like to select 7 or Enter number of desired to title directly Static and single pictures ___CPMSE ____ Static picture single picture _ Next single picture Resume playback Ending playback End playback pn Stop mode Explanation Under normal circumstances playback starts automati cally when you close the drawer Selecting a title Some DVDs request you to select a particular menu point If the possible selection points are numbered press the appropriate numeric button or use the 7 44 D gt buttons to highlight the selected menu point Press the button to make the selection During playback the screen displays either tracks and chapters or the elapsed playing time Static and single pictures To display a static p
34. V 7 0 TA USER MANUAL K 6 cv Order No 9103 0302 Welcome We are delighted that you have purchased a product The K6 DVD surround receiver forms the basis of a superb digital AV surround system whose overall design and comprehensive facilities fulfil all the requirements of a high quality video and home cinema system The highly sophisticated signal processing section has been carefully developed to satisfy all the wishes of the de manding music lover and is constructed using carefully selected audiophile components of the highest quality The latest TxA technology is designed to provide efficient energy exploitation in all modes of operation The develop ment of the K6 was sponsored by the German Federal Environment Agency DBU as a contribution to improving en ergy efficiency in electronic equipment In our equipment production processes we avoid the use of materials which are environmentally harmful such as chlo rine based solvents and CFCs As far as possible we avoid the use of plastics especially PVC in our equipment instead we use metals or other non harmful materials which are easily recycled and also provide effective electrical shielding The heavy all metal case of the K6 eliminates the possibility of external sources of interference adversely affecting reproduction quality For your own safety please be sure to read right through these operating instructions It is especially important to ob serve the instruc
35. adio station if necessary waiting until the RDS station name appears in full on the screen The radio program can then be stored using the Program Menu you can select any Program Number Automatic storing of radio programs Autostore Operation With Tuner selected Call up Tuner Menu wo briefly MODE NORA A Call up Program Menu PROGRAN Confirm selection Po pm lt Call Autostore menu e g i point AUTO gt Optional enter Program POT 90 60 Number directly then a or Leave Tuner Menu with out storing Program The Tuner Menu and the Program Menu are also displayed on the screen of a TV set connected to the system see illustrations on next page Explanation When you select Autostore function in the Tuner Menu the tuner automatically searches the entire VHF band for stations which can be received well in STEREO mode and automatically stores the located stations It carries out the process twice using different search thresholds The next step is to select a Program Number as starting point i e the number from which the located programs are to be stored If you wish to fill the program memory from the start select the number 01 At this point the Autostore function can still be inter rupted by pressing the button Pressing the button activates the Autostore function The frequency display starts to increment run upward This process m
36. an be assigned to these source devices these inputs are designed specifi cally for digital signals coaxial or optical If you do this the assigned digital signal is accepted and processed by the decoder instead of the analogue stereo input signal The alternative inputs are assigned in the Inputs Menu 34 Assistant Menu The purpose of the T A Setup Assistant is to help you set up your surround system correctly If you follow the steps described below the K6 will automatically calibrate your loudspeakers with the help of the measurement microphone supplied and under normal listening room conditions this procedure will deliver optimum results from your system If the automatic calibration system is to work properly the following conditions must be satisfied the measurement microphone must be set up with free space all round it close to your preferred listening position e g on the living room table or on the arm of an armchair There must be straight line visual contact between the micro phone and each loudspeaker First connect the supplied microphone to the headphone socket on the right hand side of the K6 below the front panel Set a normal listening volume Call up the Setup Assistant and the menu shown below appears STOP 1t 4 1 OK a Select 4 gt
37. and speaker cable correct if necessary 58 Cause 3 K6 not set to surround mode Remedy Set to surround mode or select one of the sound fields Cause 4 Programme contains no information on the auxiliary channels e g stereo ma terial Remedy If you wish call up the Main Menu and select a sound field Cause 5 The level for the channel affected is set too low Remedy Call up Loudspeaker Balance Menu and raise the level Problem No bass or inadequate bass Cause 1 No subwoofer connected but activated in Loudspeaker Menu Remedy Connect subwoofer or disable sub woofer in Loudspeaker Menu Cause 2 Size of loudspeakers entered incor rectly in Loudspeaker Menu Remedy Call up Loudspeaker Menu and check that settings match the loud speakers in your system correct if necessary Problem The signal from an analogue source device occasionally suffers distor tion during very loud passages The integral screen shows DVERLORD Cause The analogue digital converter is over loading Remedy Re calibrate the analogue digital converter to this source device See Inputs Menu Picture problems Problem Main Menu not displayed on the television screen Cause On screen display of Main Menu switched off in Confi
38. ansmitters 12 Manual storing of radio programs Operation With Tuner selected 4 1 gt gt Starts program search press downwards or upwards A ge 00 25 within the frequency band 297 Call up Tuner Menu us dus all up Tuner Menu MODE NORA Call up Program Menu PROGRAN e g Confirm selection POI 98 00 1 Change Program Number BERN if necessary sce cesi eg Ce Optional enter Program PO 98 00 Number directly Store Program and close e g Tuner Menu NOR 1 or Leave Tuner Menu with out storing Program The Tuner Menu and the Program Menu are also displayed on the screen of a TV set connected to the system see illustrations on next page Explanation If you wish to operate the Tuner as described under Lis tening to radio programs you must first tune in all your preferred radio stations accurately and store them under Program Numbers You can store up to 60 radio stations in this way In addition to the frequency the K6 also stores the recep tion mode see Setting the reception mode and the RDS station name provided that the name had been re ceived in its complete form when the program was stored The Tuner Menu offers two facilities for storing programs 1 Manual storing 2 Automatic storing Autostore When storing programs manually you use the station search function initially to locate the desired r
39. ariants for the CD in the drive drawer You can cycle through the variants on the integral screen by repeatedly pressing the button Press the button to select the displayed variant The following playback variants are available Integral screen NORM PLAY Normal playback RPT TRACK Repeat track Playback variant OSD repeat track RPT ALL Repeat entire CD repeat disc SCAN Sample all tracks scan Play tracks in random SHUFFLE order shuffle Play A B Repeat passage Operation Explanation With CD playing SZ i g Search for start of desired 1 eg press Set start marker A briefly SZ Is ia If necessary search for the 1 end of desired passage e g press Set end marker A B briefly d Interrupt play A B and re eg press sume normal playback A B briefly from current position or End Play A B and switch e g to Stop mode STO Operation In Play A B mode you set two time markers on the CD currently playing The passage between the two mark ers is then repeated constantly The first step is to locate the start point of the passage using the 7 2 or D buttons Set the start marker by briefly pressing the but ton The screen shows Press the button again at the end of the passage The screen shows fl B When you set the end marker the screen displays e g R B 16 and the passage bet
40. at the tuning indicator is central Cause 2 The station is received with interfer ence or the field strength is too low Remedy Select stations which can be picked up without background hiss and interference Problem When you switch programs the RDS station name is not displayed cor rectly Cause The transmitter is broadcasting the RDS station name as a running script which is contrary to the norm Problem The picture is too small or not shown completely cut off Cause 1 The DVD in the drawer is not set to the video format 4 3 or 16 9 of the con nected TV set Remedy Set the correct video format in the Player Setup Menu Cause 2 Many DVDs contain film versions in different video formats on the front and back faces Remedy Turn the DVD over or set the correct video format in the Player Setup Menu Cause 3 TV is set to the wrong picture format Remedy Set TV to correct video format i e the format matching the DVD Problem Some functions are not carried out by the K6 Cause 1 Function not available for this DVD Cause 2 Function e g camera angle sub titles etc not present on this DVD Remedy No remedy Problem After inserting a DVD a note on in correct regional code appears Cause The DVD is not approved for use in your region Remedy Return disc to your DVD dealer and exchange it for a manufactured version for your r
41. ay take a considerable time as the tuner attempts to pick up the complete RDS station name for each transmitter it locates and store the name at the same time If necessary you can interrupt the Autostore process by pressing the 444 or gt gt button When the Autostore function is finished the screen again displays the Program you last selected Note The K6 stores the radio stations in the order in which they are located by the Autostore function You can subse quently re arrange the sequence to suit your preference using the Exchanging Two Programs function 13 Operation Clearing erasing Programs Operation With Tuner selected Call up Tuner Menu En all up Tuner Menu MODE NORM a Call up Program Menu PROGRAN e g Confirm selection PU 90 60 Press repeatedly until the eg Y display shown here ap i pears on the screen LLERR D gt Set the Program Number el to be cleared i eg Optional enter Program qu to Number to be cleared di FUE LEERE Ce rectly then Erase program brief display CLEARED e g followed by PO CLEAR Leave Tuner Menu with out erasing program if desired The Tuner Menu and the Program Menu are also displayed on the screen of a TV set connected to the system see illustrations on next page Explanation Programs containing stations received at poor quality or the
42. c loudspeaker calibration process see Configuration Menu The screen runs back to its retracted setting when the unit is switched off it reverts to the previously set posi tion automatically when you switch on again f edcb a 2 000298 12 001 LILCILR SE ee e DOM dts hi a Main display The main display provides context sensitive infor mation regarding the program source or the cur rently active process Tuner reception mode FM VHF c Tone control settings These symbols indicate the current settings of the tone controls Menu symbol Indicates that a device menu is open e Timer symbol Indicates that the timer is active f Alarm time When the timer is active this symbol indicates the alarm time This only applies if the K6 has been switched off from the RC handset or is switched to stand by mode Loudspeaker A and 1B Indicates the status of the loudspeaker groups and 1B h Loudspeaker channels 4 A Displays the active loudspeaker channels for loud speaker group MA The display varies according to the content of the programme material currently playing j Disc Player medium display Indicates the type of disc DVD CD etc currently in the Disc Player k Decoder mode This display field informs you of the current oper ating mode of the surround decoder The decoder mode varies accordi
43. ch contain ID3V2 tags 32 Basic settings for the K6 Operation Explanation The Configuration Menu provides the means for you to Open Configuration e g t diust all th d vid E f press M 050 ON set up and adjust all the audio and video components o for 2 sec enu your surround system so that they match each other 2a perfectly and also match the acoustic qualities of your Ez Select menu point listening room 44 gt gt Change menu point The matching process only needs to be carried out when you first install the system or if you add or replace indi Activate selected point vidual system components The diagram below shows the overall menu structure or Not z ote Leave Configuration 9 You must also configure your TV set correctly before you Menu can operate the to its full potential If the menus shown here are not displayed on the screen of your TV set then your first step must be to set the video norm of the K6 and the TV
44. control even this type of DVD After using the menu control system this mode must be terminated again by a further long press approx 2 seconds on the button or by pressing the button Note During manual menu control mode the 449 D gt and 7 buttons serve only to operate menu control functions The fast forward rewind and track chapter skip functions are not available in this mode 30 Player Setup Explanation The purpose of the Player Setup Menu is to enable you to adjust the basic settings of the integral Disc Player to suit your personal preference Note The K6 has to accept any changes which you make to the basic settings and for this reason the DVD stops when you leave the Player Setup Menu You then need to re start playback Operation Open menu press for 2 sec zu Select menu point 4 109 Change menu point Activate selection or Leave menu P S Select Player Setup Audio language english Subtitle language english Aspect ratio Letterbox 4 3 PBC on STOP t OK ad english es gt english languages Letterbox 4 3 16 9 Scan 4 3 gt off on Audio language The sound is reproduced in your chosen language pro vided that it is available on the DVD in th
45. cture sound systems which are already widely in use CD video recorder TV etc The information is decoded at playback time and repro duced in the listening room via four left right 2 x sur round loudspeakers although five speakers with an additional front center speaker are preferable Dolby Surround encoded material is currently available mainly in the film and video arena recorded on video cassettes and DVDs but many television programmes are now being produced and transmitted using Dolby Surround Types of reproduction The K6 makes available a range of different types of reproduction multi channel mode mono stereo mode and sound fields The K6 remembers the setting for each input and re verts to the mode of operation which was last used when you switch from one input to another For the internal disc player the settings for CD and DVD are stored independently Multi channel mode Surround Mode of operation for the reproduction of multi channel programmes e g DOLBY Pro Logic DOLBY DIGITAL dts etc DO ear DIGITAL Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital multi channel surround system which was developed specifically for spatial sound reproduction in connection with cinema films The process utilises five separate sound channels three front channels left center right and two surround channels A sixth UN t independent bass effect channel is also present cat
46. d from the underside The accessory range includes a selection of high quality cables which are an exact match to T A equip ment 47 Setting up Typical wiring diagram Connecting passive loudspeakers Use of banana plugs see the section entitled Back panel connections FRONT RECHTS FRONT RIGHT AVANT DROITE CENTER CENTRE FRONT LINKS FRONT LEFT AVANT GAUCHE A he e coo CONTROL MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS INC US PAT P DS AND DIS DIGITAL SURROUND ARE TRADEMARKS OF DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS N 1982 AND OTHER WORLDAMOE PATENTS AND PENDING tose DLCITAL THEATER SYSTEMS INC IGHTS RESERVED MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE ow DOLBYLABOBATORIE DOLBY PRO LOGIC ANDTHE DOUBLED SYMBOL ARE TRADEMARKS OF DOLBY LABORATORIES CONFIDENTIAL UNFLELIED WORKS PES J08 4 577 218 4810006 AND 4907 05 LICENSED FOR LIMITED VIEWING USES ONLY SHOCK HAZARD DC RISCOUE DE cuoc ELECTRIC VCR IN auno VCR OUT STB IN AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO IN piera L mael 1 E EN wi Que DIGITAL INF IET IN AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUX AV TV IN
47. developed to replace analogue film soundtracks using digital soundtracks consisting of six discrete channels This system has now been further developed to provide spatial sound reproduction in the home situation The six channels 5 1 are encoded decoded in original quality i e with 20 bit resolution and recorded using only slight data compression The 5 1 loudspeaker con figuration currently the standard arrangement for home cinema systems is ideal for playback SOUND FIELD SIMULATION The surround processes already described require pro gramme material which is encoded using the appropriate system but the K6 also offers a facility to enhance the spatial effect available with conventional unencoded stereo recordings CD MC VHF radio etc This it does by offering a range of artificial sound field simulations including theatre stadium club etc These sound fields are based on a precise analysis of the acoustics found in typical concert halls The digital signal processor of your K6 is capable of simulating the spatial sound of these halls and repro ducing it via the five channels of your surround system For example if you select the HALL setting while watching a rock concert on television you will have the illusion of sitting in the middle of the audience Note The sound field simulation is not available for true multi channel programs DOLBY dts STEREO MONO mode mode for stereo reproduction
48. digital input to that socket We recommend that you carry out the procedure for all devices con nected to these inputs The integral tuner is already calibrated correctly the K6 therefore does not allow you to calibrate this source device If in spite of calibration a source device shows signs of overloading distortion you will see the following message displayed briefly on the integral screen OVERLOAD If this happens the analogue digital converter needs to be re calibrated to suit the source device in question 42 Installation Using the system for the first time Safety notes This section describes all those matters which are of fundamental importance when setting up and first using the equipment This information is not relevant in daily use but you should nevertheless read and note it be fore using the equipment for the first time 43 Setting up Approved usage This device is designed exclusively for reproducing sound and or pictures in the domestic environment It must be operated in a dry indoor room which meets all the recommendations stated in these instructions Where the equipment is to be used for other purposes especially in the medical field or for any purpose where safety is an issue it is essential to establish the unit s suitability for this application with the manufacturer and to obtain prior written approval for such usage T A equipment which includes a radio or
49. e Note Some DVDs do not allow you to switch the sub title lan guage during playback In this case you must use the Disc Menu Function to select a different sub title lan guage Playback variants Repeat Chapter Repeat Title Repeat Disc and Shuffle Operation With DVD playing Press repeatedly until the press desired playback variant repeatedly ih if required appears on the screen Activate displayed play back variant Explanation The K6 offers several playback variants for the DVD cur rently in the drive drawer During playback you can cycle through the variants on the integral screen by repeatedly pressing the button Press the button to select the displayed variant The following playback variants are available Integral Playback variant screen NORN PLAY Normal playback RPT CHAPTR Repeat chapter RPT TITLE Repeat title RPT ALL Repeat entire DVD SHUFFLE Play titles in random order 29 Operation Disc Menu Function Operation With DVD playing or stopped press Call up Disc Menu briefly gt i g Sp Move to menu point SZ which you wish to select Explanation A DVD may contain Disc Menus which enable you to select individual titles and or chapters The menu may also offer alternative camera viewing angles synchro nous languages sub titles etc depending on
50. e K6 for the first time 44 Notes on wiring the system Be sure to push all plugs firmly into their sockets Loose connections can cause hum and other unwanted noises Before wiring up the system remove the back panel which is simply clipped in place Deploy all mains cables loudspeaker cables and remote control cables as far as possible from low level cables inter connects and aerial cables Never route them over or under the receiver Mains cables must be deployed in such a way that there is no risk of people tripping over them or of furniture causing damage Particular care is required with connectors distribution panels and the unit s sockets and other connectors Please connect the unit to a correctly earthed mains socket using the mains cable supplied When wiring is complete fit the back panel in the original position again If you encounter problems when setting up and using the K6 for the first time please remember that the cause is often simple and equally simple to eliminate Please refer to the section of these instructions entitled Trou ble shooting Swivel back panel out Raise back panel vertically Locating pin Swivel back panel in Push back panel down vertically Locating pin el Safety notes Please read right through these operating instructions carefully before you attempt to use your new equipment Note in particular the information regarding sett
51. e Main loudspeaker front right FR e Surround loudspeaker rear right SR e Surround loudspeaker rear left SL e Active subwoofer any position SUB Enter the measured distances using the change buttons the increment is 0 3 m In some export versions the distance is indicated in feet 1 ft 0 3 m Note The maximum distance for any one loudspeaker to the listening position is 12 m Greater distances than this cannot be recommended for acoustic reasons and the system is not designed to compensate for such long delays 38 Loudspeaker Balance Menu If the DVD surround receiver is to supply a balanced sound image it is important to adjust the volume of the individual channels carefully to each other The Loudspeaker Balance Menu is designed to set the exact levels of all channels P s Select q ps Change N menu point value Spk balance 7 20 10 98 FL N 20 10 98 00 00 00 dB looa ioa m ss pais 10 98 oo dB 10 return to Loudspeaker menu STOP N gt Cor return to Loudspeaker menu When you initially ac
52. e again when the source is selected next time The purpose of this function is to compensate for a tem porary problem e g an unusual listening position or a poorly produced recording The basic settings for loud speaker balance which apply to your listening situation should always be carried out in the Loudspeaker Bal ance Menu 7 Operation Tone controls treble and bass Loudness These two menu points enable you to alter the treble and bass settings to compensate for tonal differences in programme material The settings affect all channels and the adjustment range is 6 dB in 1 dB increments Note The basic settings for the tone controls should first be carried out the Tone adjust Menu The tone settings can be made separately for each channel and compen sate for permanently imperfect loudspeaker positioning and room influences The term Loudness refers to an automatic volume sensitive tone control designed to compensate for the frequency dependent sensitivity of the human ear at very low volumes You can switch Loudness on and off in this menu point on Loudness switched on off Loudness switched off Dynamic range Tone control on off This menu point enables you switch the tone control on off to toggle easily between Linear mode and Tone control mode Subwoofer level If you have switc
53. e disc drawer If not speech reproduction switches to the first available synchronous language on the DVD Optimum formats on each screen Video format Film format Subtitle The sub titles are displayed in your chosen language provided that it is available on the DVD in the disc drawer If not the sub title display switches to the first available language on the DVD PCD moe PRD Qd bo Pan Scan or distorted anamorphic Aspect ratio Default setting 16 9 wide screen If you have a con ventional TV set 4 3 you can select either of the fol lowing settings e Letterbox giving a wide screen view with black bars at top and bottom of the screen recommended set ting e Or Pan Scan giving full screen height but with the left and right edges of the picture cut off If a DVD contains picture data in Pan Scan format the picture will move horizontally across the screen in order to keep the focal point of the action visible on the screen at all times TV icture Ge 9 ayo TV picture 4 3 Letterbox PBC This determines whether or not a VCD is to start auto matically when inserted 31 Operation Using the Disc Player to play other media Video CDs VCD be recognised by the logo shown here The VCD may contain one or more tracks and each track may contai
54. e for providing an even spread of sound over a dance floor using the front and surround loudspeakers The sound sig nal is mixed and passed to the front and surround speakers without reflections and delays and with equal power The strongly concentrated sound repro duction generates an immediate energy charged at mosphere which is a great choice for any party Hall A resonant concert hall with reflections from all direc tions Ideal for reproducing a large orchestra or the live atmosphere of a large rock concert hall an ex cellent choice for highly dynamic rock music Theatre This program combines the entire spectrum of clear voice reproduction with the full sound reproduction of an orchestra without any unnatural echo For better orientation the room sound is restricted slightly to wards the rear Stadiun Sound image with a narrow presence in the front re gion Commentators and dialogues are localised on the screen The rear resonance provides the impres sion of the public in the stadium This sound field is also suitable for TV shows and music transmissions Club The characteristic cellar jazz club atmosphere with a pattern of sound reflection which is dominated by large floor and wall surfaces Also good for simulating small halls Church Simulation of the acoustic conditions of a large church with a long resonant period This sound field is the perfect c
55. ectives The original unaltered factory serial number must be present on the outside of the unit and must be clearly legible The serial number is a constituent part of our conformity declaration and therefore of the approval for operation of the device The serial numbers on the de vice and in the original TaA documentation supplied with it in particular the inspection and guarantee certificates must not be removed or modified and must match ex actly Infringing any of these conditions invalidates T A con formity and approval and the unit may not then be oper ated within the EC Improper use of the equipment ren ders the user liable to penalty under current EC and national laws Any modifications or repairs to the unit or any other intervention by a workshop or other third party not authorised by T A invalidates the approval and opera tional permit for the equipment Only genuine T A accessories may be connected to the decoder or such auxiliary equipment which is itself ap proved and fulfils all currently valid legal requirements When used in conjunction with auxiliary devices or as part of a system this unit may only be used for the pur poses stated in the section entitled Approved usage FCC Information to the user for use in the United States of America only Tested To Comply C With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Class B digital device instructions Note This equipment has been t
56. egion Problem In rare cases the disc menu function of the DVD cannot be operated if the video format is set to Pan Scan Remedy Change picture format to Letterbox then call up the disc menu function again Problems in Tuner mode Problem Very few stations or even none at all can be received Cause The aerial system or aerial cable is defective Remedy Check the aerial cable for good contact in the aerial socket and on the K6 itself There must be no damage and no kinks in the cable If necessary fit a new aerial cable Remedy Rename program see Renaming a program 61 Appendix Appendix Appendix B Pin assignments PRE OUT CONTROL View from outside Pin Signal Pre out Gnd Pre out Front left Speaker mute control signal 0 8V Pre out Front right Control Gnd co ho On control signal 0 5V 62 Connections Video input sockets Video Monitor output sockets VCR output Audio inputs Cinch Digital inputs optical coaxial Audio recorder outputs digital analogue Active subwoofer output Loudspeaker output 5 ch surround 2 ch stereo DIN 8 pin Headphone socket Decoder pre amplifier A D converter D A converter Decoder type Operational modes Frequency response Total harmonic distortion Signal noise ratio A unweighted Channel separat
57. ent YUV inputs TV Note Audio connections can be omitted if the monitor has no audio in outputs Setting up 52 Typical wiring diagrams Source device connection Lun 4 A CENTER REAR 5 o CONTROL Lui CENTER REAR CONTROL OTS AND DTS DIGITAL SURROUND ARE TRADEMARKS OF DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS I COPYRIGHT 1990 DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM NE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED O O9 0 0 8 sco L AUX 1 E Pur L E2 DIG RCIN RLINK SUBW rec input L tapez piema RLINK SUBW _ ma C K6 K6 CINCH DIGITAL KABEL CINCH AUDIO KABEL COAXIAL DIGITAL CABLE COAXIAL AUDIO CABLE CABLE COAX NUMERIQUE CABLE COAX AUDIO ew 5 asm DIGITALRECORDER ANALOGRECORDER DIGITAL RECORDER ANALOGUE RECORDER RECORDUER NUMERIQUE RECORDUER ANALOGIQUE Connecting a digital recorder Connecting an analogue recorder Cle CENTER REAR m PT CONTROL 2 56 zne L AUX 1 US DIGITAL eur L 2 pema
58. er speaker satellite gt none satellite full range Rear speaker satellite Subwoofer on gt off on Satellite high pass 80Hz y 50 60 BER Spk position menu Spk balance menul to Speaker Position menu Tone adjust menu gt STOP 11 1 11 OK return to Configuration menu vy to Speaker Balance menu to Speaker Tone adjust menu return to Configuration menu Main speaker Center speaker Set the size and bass capability of the main loudspeak ers at front left and front right Select one of the following settings satellite for small speakers whose bass re sponse is necessarily limited The low frequency bass signals below 80 Hz of the main channels are mixed onto the subwoofer if present full range for larger speakers The full frequency range is reproduced via the main channels without restriction Basic settings Set the size and bass capability of the center loud speaker Select one of the following settings none if no center speaker is present The center channel is mixed onto the left and right main loudspeakers satellite for small speakers whose bass re sponse is necessarily limited The low frequency bass signals below 80 Hz of the center channel are mixed onto the main loudspeakers and if present the subwoofer
59. ering for low frequency effects LFE That is why such systems are said to offer 5 1 channels In comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital pro vides two independent surround channels which provide genuine spatial stereo sound offering the same realistic stereo reproduction as provided by the front channels The integral Dolby Digital decoder provides the means of obtaining a genuine digital Dolby stereo cinema presen tation in your own living room The discrete digital re cording process and the five playback channels guaran tee a very wide dynamic range and accurate spatial orientation The dynamic range is the difference in volume between the quietest and loudest passages of a recording The original soundtrack of a film generally features an ex tremely wide dynamic range which the K6 can reproduce in full 9 Operation Unfortunately not all listening rooms are suitable for exploiting the full dynamic range For example it may be necessary to take your neighbours feelings into account especially in the late evening hours For this reason it is possible to reduce the dynamic range of Dolby digital encoded sound sources in such a way that quiet passages e g whispered conversations are reproduced somewhat louder while loud passages e g gigantic explosions are reduced in volume slightly see Main Menu DIGITAL surrouND dts Digital Surround The dts multi channel film sound system was originally
60. ers see Tone adjust Menu 37 Basic settings Loudspeaker Position Menu In the Loudspeaker Position Menu you can enter the correct distance to the listening position for each loud speaker separately in 0 3 m increments This enables the system to compensate for delays due to unequal distances from the listening position return to Loudspeaker menu STOP It 1 4 1 OK cS Select 9 menu point value Spk position i gt 0 00 0 3m increments 12 00 FL Center FR v 0 00 0 3m increments 12 00 2 40 m 2 10 m 2 40 0 00 0 3m increments 12 00 SL SR 1 gt 0 00 0 3m increments 12 00 1 80 m SUB 1 80m 2 40m gt 0 00 0 3m increments 12 00 P 0 00 0 3m increments 12 00 N return to Loudspeaker menu Measure the distance between the listening position and the loudspeakers which are present Enter the measured distances Basic settings As can be seen in the diagram the select buttons access the input positions in the following fixed sequence Output channels which are not in use see Loud speaker Menu cannot be edited e Main loudspeaker front left FL e Center loudspeaker front center Center
61. es itself on automatically at the programmed alarm time Activates screen angle adjustment The angle is adjusted press using the 4 and gt gt gt buttons for 2 sec Activates screen brightness adjustment The brightness is press again adjusted by pressing the 44 and pP buttons briefly for 2 sec Source select Selects the integral CD DVD player as programme source Selects the integral tuner as programme source Selects the inputs AUX A AUX PH and AUX AV in turn and press selects these units as program source repeatedly if necessary Switches to inputs TV and STB SET TOP BOX SAT re press ceiver and selects these devices as program source repeatedly if necessary Switches to the inputs TAPE 1 analogue recorder and press TAPE 2 digital recorder and selects these devices as pro repeatedly gram source if necessary Switches to the VCR input video recorder and selects this as program source Amplifier functions Adjusts volume in 1dB increments Switches the loudspeaker outputs in the sequence short KA K A B press Switches off the loudspeaker outputs 1 and 1B press mute function for 2 sec Surround fu nctions see chapter Surround sound explanatory notes Displays the active surround mode on the integral screen short press Cycles the current music signal through the possible surround press short modes repeatedly o o 5
62. ested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursu ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are de signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ ent form that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV techni cian for help Setting up 56 Care of the K6 Always disconnect the unit from the mains supply before cleaning it The surfaces of the case should be wiped clean with a soft dry cloth only Never use abrasive or solvent based cleaners Before switching the unit on again check carefully that no short circuits exist at the terminals and that you have not disturbed any connec tions Switching the remote con
63. etting up The correct choice of colour norm RGB YUV YPbPr YCbCr for the system s Component Video function depends on two factors the AV source device con nected to the Component Video In sockets and the picture display device connected to Component Video Out Component Video can only be used if both de vices use the same colour norm In this case the com mon colour norm must be set in the K6 s picture norm menu to ensure that DVDs play back correctly and that the OSD menus are displayed properly If the AV source and the picture display device do not share a common colour norm then you should select the col our norm setting which matches the display device as this ensures at least that the signal from the K6 s inte gral DVD player is reproduced at best possible picture quality In this case the Component Video In input can not be used To watch a picture signal using the Component Video norm you must select the Component Video input on the picture display device to watch a Standard Video or S Video picture signal select the Standard or S Video input as required Caution To reproduce a picture signal using the RGB colour norm a synchronisation signal is required in addition to the Component Video signal This is contained in the Standard Video signal CVBS and the S Video signal Y pin of Y C For this reason a Standard Video or S Video connection must be present between the Component Video source device and
64. g as slow motion is active To leave slow motion playback press one of the buttons Cause 4 D gt or as desired 27 Operation Camera angle Operation with the angle symbol superimposed 0 Enter the number of the to desired camera angle or H for 2 sec Call up the camera angle symbol on the screen then press for 2 sec or w 2 Select next camera angle or to Explanation If the DVD or VCD contains scenes which were recorded using different camera angles the camera angle symbol appears on the screen The numbers above the symbol on the screen indicate the number of available camera angles together with the currently selected camera angle As long as this symbol with alternative camera angles appears on the screen the camera angle can be se lected by entering the number directly using the numeric buttons The angle symbol then indicates the new camera angle If the angle symbol is not superimposed automatically by the DVD the symbol can be brought up on the screen at any time by a long press approx 2 seconds on the button It stays on the screen for about five sec onds allowing you to select the camera angle Switching audio channels Operation with the DVD playing Open the audio channel briefly select option then Repeated short presses press
65. ggered using the 44 gt gt buttons 17 Operation The Disc Player The integral Disc Player is a play back device for digital audio and video media which comply with the universal DVD video standard The player provides playback of movies at genuine cinema picture quality and also offers stereo or multi channel sound according to medium All the unique features of DVD video such as the choice of sound channel choice of sub title language plus dif ferent viewing angles also depending on DVD type are available You will soon discover that the disc player is amazingly simple to operate thanks to the On Screen Display func tion i e on screen menus and the clearly legible inte gral screen Operation In addition to DVDs you can also play audio CDs in cluding CD R and CD RW and Photo CDs You can recognise the media which can be played by one or more of the following logos printed on the pack aging DIGITAL AUDIO 156 DIGITAL VIDEO The K6 plays DVDs manufactured to the PAL and NTSC video norms but your TV must support NTSC if such discs are to be played 18 Using the Disc Player to play audio CDs Inserting an audio CD Operation DISC Select Disc mode then e g NO DISC press Open drawer OPEN for 2 sec Insert audio CD CLOSING Cor Close drawer again and ten CO playback RERDING then e g co
66. guration Menu Remedy Call up Configuration Menu and Switch on On screen Menu Problem No picture from some or all source devices Cause Source devices not supplying the switching signal which the TV set re quires to switch over to AV mode Remedy Set television to constant AV opera tion mode Problem Neither on screen menu nor other external programs appear on the TV screen TV only shows those sta tions which are received via its own aerial Cause 1 Video cable not connected properly Remedy Push in all connectors firmly Cause 2 The TV set does not switch automati cally to the AV input Remedy Set the TV to AV mode Problem Picture unstable Cause Synchronisation signal absent Remedy 1 Push connector in firmly or set TV to AV mode Remedy 2 When using component video with RGB colours an additional cable is necessary for synchronisation see Connection diagrams for tors TVS with standard composite video input Problem Monochrome picture only Cause Incompatible video norms set on the TV the K6 and the source device Remedy Set TV K6 and source device to the same video norm Problem Nothing appears on the integral screen Cause The screen is switched off Remedy Switch the screen on again see button Problem No picture when using source VCR or STB Cause The wrong video norm is selected Remedy In the Video Norm Menu choose the
67. hed on the subwoofer in the Loud speaker Menu you can adjust its volume here within the range 10 dB and 10 dB in order to match the subwoofer to the acoustic conditions of your listening room and the volume of the other channels If the subwoofer is switched off in the Loudspeaker Menu this menu point in the Main Menu is also set to Off and the subwoofer level cannot be adjusted Note It is essential to set the balance between the other chan nels front surround and center in the Loudspeaker Balance Menu before you change this setting Operation Sound sources encoded using the Dolby Digital proc ess may have a very wide dynamic range This can be reduced in three stages to suit your circumstances i e quiet passages are reproduced slightly louder at low volume whereas loud passages are reduced in volume slightly You can select any of the following dynamic ranges minimum Greatly reduced dynamic range e g for night time listening standard Standard dynamic range medium compression maximum Exploits maximum dynamic range provided by the sound source 8 Surround sound explanatory notes General information The following section is not concerned directly with the operation of your K6 but is rather intended to explain some of the terms which arise in connection with sur round systems It is intended to help you understand and exploit the
68. hen use the two right buttons to alter the setting The integral screen always displays the function which can be changed at any time VOLUNE Volume setting SURND MODE Select the decoder mode SOURCE Select the program source STOP PLAY Stop Start CD DVD playback PREV NEXT Skip track title disc mode Switch program tuner mode ALARM OFF Switch alarm function OFF ON STOBY OFF Switch unit to stand by switch unit off Note To leave the emergency control system simply wait for about 5 seconds after pressing the buttons 3 CD DVD drawer Opening the drawer To open the drawer first select the Disc Player as pro gram source then hold the button on the remote control handset pressed in for about 2 seconds The drawer can also be opened by moving your hand close to the sensor located below the unit s front panel Closing the drawer Press the or button on the RC handset to close the drawer You can also close the drawer by giving it a gentle push 6 Multi function screen The integral screen provides information about the status of the K6 and all its settings The angle of inclination and brightness of the screen can be varied to ensure good legibility Sensor Infra red sensor for opening the CD DVD drawer 5 Headphone socket 3 5 mm barrel socket for stereo headphones with an impedance of at least 50 This socket is also used to connect the calibration micro phone for the automati
69. hoice for sacred organ music 10 Using the tuner Listening to radio programmes Operation TUNER Switch on Tuner mode Then e g UDR 2 Y Switch to next lower pro e g gram _____________________ gt Switch to next higher pro e g gram NDR 2 Optional enter the pro eg to gram number of the de BR 1 sired program Explanation Press the button on the RC handset to switch on the tuner it will be set to the program which you last se lected The integral screen initially displays TUNER then the current radio program The integral screen now displays the RDS station name or the program number together with the reception fre quency Use the WV 9 buttons to switch to a different program spot memories containing no program are automatically skipped You can also call up a program by entering the desired program number directly using the numeric but tons Note You must first select all your preferred radio stations tune them in accurately and store them under their own num bers before you can use this method to select radio pro grams This process is described in Manual storing of radio programs and Automatic storing of radio pro grams Calling up additional tuner information Operation With the tuner selected Brief display of program 9 number reception fre briefly quency
70. icture during playback press the button briefly Press the button again briefly to call up the next individual picture To resume normal playback press the button Ending playback To end playback press the button at any time A select list appears when you stop playback with the last played title rack highlighted To restart this title press the button You can directly select a title other than the last one played by entering its number in the title select list using the numeric buttons Selecting a Chapter Operation With DVD playing Play the current chapter again then play preceding chapters amp _ Playthenextchapter C32 Optional enter the de ired Chapter Number ae Note If the number is a multi digit one press the buttons quickly in sequence Operation Explanation If a title on a DVD consists of several chapters you can select another chapter using the jw 2 buttons as follows To select the next chapter press the P button during playback When you reach the last chapter of a title the K6 moves to the first chapter of the next title when you press the 21 button briefly To return to the start of the current chapter press the jw button during playback press the WV button again to select the previous chapter You can also enter the number of the chapter you wish to play using the numeric buttons to select a chapter di
71. ified individually Standard combinations 1 Main Center and Rear Speaker satellite Subwoofer on full range Center and Rear Speaker satellite Subwoofer off Main and Rear Speaker full range ful range or satellite Subwoofer sess on In this menu point you can set the cross over frequency according to the requirements of your loudspeaker sys tem 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 150 180 if a subwoofer is present The signals from the bass effect channel LFE and all the other low frequency bass signals below the chosen frequency of all loudspeakers with a size that is set to satellite are passed to the sub woofer channel off if your system does not include a subwoofer The signals of the bass effect channel LFE and all the other low frequency bass signals of all loudspeakers with a size that is set to sat ellite are mixed onto the main loudspeakers Note For appropriate frequency setting please consult the user manual of your loudspeakers The default value of this setting is 90 Hz If you switch on the subwoofer in the Loudspeaker Menu you can adjust its level in the Main Menu within the range 10 dB and 10 dB so that its volume matches that of the other channels Spk position
72. ill see the currently set volume following by a flashing indicator informing you which button to press VOL means that the volume is too low VOL means that it is too high The calibra tion process is initiated by pressing the button but this will not work until you see OK on the screen The K6 will now carry out the automatic calibration proc ess During this period you will hear various test signals from your loudspeakers The results could be falsified if any loud noises occur during the duration of the calibra tion process so take care to keep the room quiet 1 ft 0 3 m Auto Setup Volume 40 VOL Spk Lev Bass Treb Dist FL 00 00 00 2 40m Center off FR 00 00 00 2 40 m SR 00 00 00 3 00 m SL 00 00 00 3 00 m return to Assistant menu STOP OK Typical display of measured values produced by the Auto setup menu Notes If the calibration process was spoiled by extraneous sounds or if implausible results are generated for what ever reason you can re start the calibration process at any time The distances established by the Assistant are calcu lated on the basis of acoustic reflection times They may vary slightly from the true geometric distances due to signal delays in your loudspeakers If the automatic calibration process supplies invalid re sults due to difficult acoustic conditions in your listening room we recommend that
73. imary switch The K6 is normally switched on and off using the button on the remote control handset The K6 also features a primary switch rocker switch located on the left under the front panel Operating the primary switch completely disconnects the K6 from the mains supply e g if you know you will be absent for a protracted period The On and Off settings of the switch are marked on the rocker To use the machine you must first switch it on at the primary switch it can then be switched on and off using the button on the remote control handset Notes If you switch off the K6 at the primary switch it still re tains all the settings you have made The integral clock continues to run for about two days If the K6 is left switched off for a fairly long period the clock has to be re set manually or automatically by RDS see Section 1 The tuner as alarm clock The alarm function and the loop through function for AV pro gramme material set top box video recorder to the TV set are not available if the unit is turned off at the primary switch Operation 2 Emergency buttons To the right of the primary switch on the underside of the K6 you will find three small buttons which can be used to control the machine in an emergency These buttons can be used to operate the essential functions directly Select Change button button Press the left Select button to choose the function to be controlled t
74. ine off in the meantime If the TV set is switched on the supplementary CD player information appears on the TV screen 19 Operation Playing a track Operation Selecting a track DISC Select Disc mode then e g STOP 16 Start playback emos lt gt Restart the current track e g then play preceding tracks 1 e g a UN Optional enter the num e g ber of the desired track 7 Search p Search forward press re peatedly if necessary Search back press peatedly if necessary End search switch to play Pause function Interrupt playback PAUSE Resume playback End playback End playback STOP 16 Operation Explanation Press the button to start CD playback from the first track Selecting a track During playback you can jump from one track to another using the WV or 21 buttons However you can also enter the number of the desired track directly using the numeric buttons Search To search forward or back at higher speed press the 44 or D buttons during playback The search starts with reduced volume To switch to the next higher speed press the 44 or D button again The search increases speed and the sound is muted The search rate and direction of searching are displayed constantly on the screen Press one of the buttons Pause or as desired to end the search Note If the TV
75. ing up and operating the unit and the safety notes The power supply required for this machine is printed on the mains supply socket The unit must never be con nected to a power supply which does not meet this specification If the K6 is not to be used for a long period disconnect it from the mains supply at the wall socket Liquid or foreign bodies must never be allowed inside the case Mains voltage is present inside the unit and there is a risk of lethal electric shock Do not exert undue force on the mains connectors Protect the unit from drips and splashes of water never place flower vases or fluid containers on the unit This device should never be used without proper super vision The K6 should be set up well out of the reach of small children This applies to all electrical equipment The unit should only ever be opened by a qualified spe cialist technician Repairs and fuse replacements should be entrusted to an authorised T A specialist workshop With the exception of the connections and procedures described in these instructions no work of any kind may be carried out on the K6 by unqualified persons If the unit is damaged or if you suspect that it is not functioning correctly immediately disconnect the mains plug at the wall socket and ask an authorised T A spe cialist workshop to check it The unit may be damaged by excess voltage in the power supply the cable network or in aerial systems as may occur duri
76. ion Volume control Tone controls Output stages Nominal output channel 40 80 Peak output 40 80 Frequency response 0 3dB Slew rate Damping factor Total harmonic distortion Tuner Sensitivity mono stereo Signal noise ratio A w St Mo Frequency response Total harmonic distortion St Mo RDS functions DVD Mechanism Playable media Frequency response Effective system dynamic range Miscellaneous Mains power supply Dimensions H x W x D Available finishes Accessories Optional accessories Appendix C Specification 2x S Video 3x Composite 1x Component YUV 1x S Video 1x Composite 1x Component YUV 1x S Video 1x Composite Analogue Stereo Multi channel and Stereo PCM SP DIF Multi channel and Stereo PCM SP DIF Stereo PCM SP DIF Stereo analogue 1 x phono optional 4 1 kHz and 48 kHz 4 4 44 1 kHz and 48 kHz for passive loudspeakers 4 0 80 for passive loudspeakers 4 8 for T A active loudspeakers for stereo headphones gt 32 ek A A 2 channel 20 Bit 48 kHz 192 kHz 24 Bit 56 Bit signal processor Dolby Pro Logic 11 Dolby Digital dts Stereo Mono two channel TV sound sound fields 1 Hz 22 kHz 0 008 96 gt 102 dB gt 97 dB 80 dB analogue in 1 0 dB increments Fully digital channel separate 5 for main room 2 for adjacent room 15W 10W 20W 15W 80W 45W 90 W 50 W 2 Hz 150 kHz 30 V us
77. k In this menu point you determine how the internal clock is to be set manual You can set the time of day manually in the Clock menu point by RDS The time of day is read automatically from the RDS signal and accepted by the K6 this only works if a high quality RDS signal is present If you pick this option you can not change the time of day manually In this menu point you set which loudspeakers 1 B are active when the alarm is triggered A Loudspeakers A in main room switched on B Loudspeakers B in adjacent room switched on Loudspeakers A and B switched on Alarm volume 11A B Alarm The alarm function can be switched on and off in this menu point In this menu point you can adjust the alarm volume for speakers A main room and 1 B adjacent room separately However this is only possible if you have already set the Volume A B menu point to split in the Loudspeaker Menu When you change the volume using the and gt gt buttons the system immediately accepts the indicated level so that you can hear the new volume Program for alarm on Alarm function switched on off Alarm function switched off Note When the timer is switched on the Timer symbol is displayed on the integral screen Selects the program which is to be selected when the alarm is tri
78. l ume of the bass channel so the level of the subwoofer channel is adjusted separately in the Subwoofer Lever menu point within the Main Menu The K6 stores the set levels for each channel and ap plies them for surround reproduction They are used for all surround modes 39 Basic settings Tone adjust Menu The K6 DVD surround receiver features an active 6dB tone adjust system This is designed to com pensate for room influences or unfavourable loudspeaker positions on the quality of reproduction Tone values can be adjusted separately for all the output channels used by your system and the system is there fore capable of compensating fully for the effects of dif ferent speaker locations return to Loudspeaker menu BR Select 4 5 value Tone adjust J 06 dB 00 dB 06 dB FL Center p 06 dB 00 dB 06 00 5 007 ool ostdB ooy rast p 06 dB 00 dB 06 dB TRB 00 TRB 00 p 06 aB 00 9B 06 4B 00 BAS 00 STOP 1 1 1 I11OK return to Loudspeaker menu The first step is to select the sound source which you wish to use for adjusting the tone controls This source should be active on all
79. minals or mechanical damage to the cables Remedy Check speaker cables and terminals twist wire ends together neatly replace damaged cables Problem The device switches itself off auto matically Cause The Protection circuit has tripped typi cally due to long term overheating Remedy Leave the unit switched off for several minutes and improve the ventilation Sound problems Problem Loud humming noise from the loud speakers Cause Poor contact between the Cinch plugs and sockets or a faulty Cinch cable Remedy Please check all connections and ca bles thoroughly Problem No sound signal via the digital out put Cause Digital plug not connected correctly to the digital output socket of the device Remedy Check connections against wiring dia gram push all connectors in firmly Problem No sound from center or center sound signal too quiet Cause Center speaker not connected but activated in Loudspeaker Menu Remedy Connect center loudspeaker or disable center speaker in Loudspeaker Menu Problem No sound from individual loud speaker Cause 1 Loudspeaker not activated in Loud speaker Menu Remedy Call up Loudspeaker Menu and enter the type of loudspeaker connected Cause 2 Loudspeaker cable not connected cor rectly or short circuit in speaker cable Remedy Check connection
80. n RLINK SUBW n CINCH AUDIO KABE MASSE KABEL K6 COAXIAL AUDIO CABLE GROUND CABLE CABLE MASSE CABLE COAX AUDIO e S Dr PHONO Phono module type PHE MM or MC optional acces sory required Connecting a turn table 53 Setting up X PI e em o GS 0 s 0 00 IG Jesus FROM DOLBY LABORATORIES OOL BY PRO LOGIC ANDTHE DOUBLED SYMBOL AR DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS INC US DAT Mo 5454 943 AND OTHER WORLDANDE PATENTS ISSUED AND PENDING poly LADORATORIES UNPUBL eo WORKS THEATER SYSTEMS C COPYRIGHT 1998 DIOITAL THEATER SYSTEMS NC 9 VCR OUT STB IN VCR IN 585 1 2 E2000 6 0 6 0 rm OL Imre auxi Ae DIGITAL INPUT Lrapez ron SUBW MONITOR IN AUDIO OUT vino AUDIO pm pcc DIGITAL OUTPUT S VIDEO ANALOG OUTPUT nT SETTOPBOX K6 X A CONTROL Ne 5451942 AND OTHE LABORATORIES 00 AU THEATER SYSTEMS NC COPYRIGHT 1996 DIOTAL THEATER SYSTEMS NG ALL RIDATS RESERVE AGORATORIS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED APPARATUS CLAMS OF RICQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR SHOCK HAZARD Do NOT OPEM s PHONO A A VCR IN VER OUT STB IN 1 2 IN our TAPEZ ioma Rc
81. n Menu bl Select menu point All changes take effect immediately If the TV set connected to the system is switched on the 4 1 gt gt Change menu point menu appears on the TV screen At the same time the integral screen displays the first menu point Activate selection or Leave Main Menu a2 Select 1 menu point value Main Menu Movie Music Matrix Pro Logic Il mode Matrix _10L mid j 10R Balance Left Right mid _ p 10R mid 10F Srnd Front mid Tone Treble 00 06 00 06 Bass 00 oe oo 06 Tone control off Subwoofer level 00 off on ag off 10 oft Dynamic range maximum js STOP t 1 110OK off on p minimum standard maximum ProLogic Il mode Balance left right and surround front This menu point enables you to set the Dolby ProLogic Il decoder to suit varying programme material These two menu points enable you to adjust the balance between the left right and front surround loudspeakers Balance can be altered in 1 dB increments Movie for films Music for musie 10L left 10R right Matrix for mono programme material TOR MoU ie AE rom Mitte neutral setting Note Note The unit stores the current ProLogic Il mode for each source and sets this mod
82. n one or more chapters this depends on the type of material the DVD contains films video clips TV series etc For historical reasons a title on the VCD is known as a track and a chapter as an index In general terms video CDs are controlled in a similar way to DVDs but they do not offer a convenient disc menu for selecting tracks and indexes This means that the only buttons you are offered are those which control the drive mechanism like a CD With VCD playing Start playback Vi Play the next track index PA Play the current track index again 4 1 1 gt Search backwards forwards Pause mode Stop mode Playing MP3 CDs An MP3 CD can hold up to 32 album directories To select an album directory press the I buttons on the front panel 449 gt gt buttons on the remote control handset To select a title track in an album directory press the buttons on the front panel 79M 7 buttons on the remote control handset The desired album track number can also be entered directly using the numeric buttons on the remote control handset e In Stop mode the numbers are used to select an al bum e In Play mode the numbers are used to select music tracks The pictures on a Photo CD are usually organised into albums An album may consist of several chapters which are sub divided into pages Any one page may contain individual pictures for you to select When a
83. nce more the balance between all the channels correct them where necessary 40 Video Norm Menu A series of different picture norms exists in the video field The most important of these are Standard Video also known as FBAS CVBS or Composite S Video also known as YC or S VHS and Component Video RGB or YUV also YPbPr YCbCr The TV monitor output of the K6 supports all three video norms The Standard Video signal and the S Video signal are always available simultaneously For the sources DVD and STB the K6 also generates a Compo nent Video signal assuming that a suitable device is connected to the Component Video In input The K6 also features a VCR output which simultaneously gener ates Standard Video and S Video For the Component Video output the colour norm can be switched between RGB and YUV To ensure that the Standard Video and S Video outputs always supply a picture signal you must set which of the two signals is generated by the source devices con nected to the inputs STB and VCR The K6 then gener ates internally the signal not produced by the device As there are separate outputs for Standard Video S Video and Component Video it may be necessary to switch to the corresponding input on the picture display device For further details on connecting and configuring source devices see also the section entitled Installation using the K6 for the first time Notes Some picture dis
84. ng thunderstorms lightning strikes or due to static discharges Special power supply units and excess voltage protectors such as the T A Power mains distribution panel offer some degree of protection from damage to equipment due to the hazards described above However if you require absolute security from damage due to excess voltage the only solution is to disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and any aerial systems If you believe there is a danger of excess volt age e g when an electrical storm is building up discon nect the K6 from the mains and the aerial socket All mains power supply and aerial systems to which the unit is connected must meet the currently valid regula tions and must be installed by an approved electrical installer 45 Setting up Rear panel connections T 1 R REAR eme Oe CONTROL R FRONT he 9 Or Auen A Ww ou 2 000 N 9 b O wm 00 00 60 800 089 1 auxi L omsmatiweur Lrapezocirayyt RUNK SUBW SARA REUSE We er OT 10600 000 M ra 1 1 CINCH Input output sockets to connect an analogue recorder tape cassette etc 2 AUX 1 CINCH Universal analogue stereo
85. ng to the settings you have made surround stereo mono sound field and according to the sound format of the programme material currently playing Tuner reception mode CD glows when a stereo programme is picked up glows if the attenuator is switched on 5 Operation F6 remote control handset The F6 remote control handset controls all the functions of the K6 DVD surround receiver The ad justments you make are displayed on the integral screen and also on a TV set which is connected to the system TA F6 DISP A B CD DVD TUNER AUX TV STB g Operation Basic functions Switches the K6 on from the Off state and switches the unit press to stand by mode from the On state briefly In stand by mode the K6 s video pass through circuit remains in operation i e the programme from the selected video source continues to be passed to the TV set and video re corder and can therefore still be viewed and or recorded The programme source being passed through the machine is indicated on the screen It can be switched at any time using the F6 RC handset Note The pass through function only works if the primary mains Switch on the underside of the front panel is set to On Switches the unit off press In the Off state only the integral alarm timer remains in opera for 2 sec tion and the integral screen displays the time of day If the alarm function is active the K6 switch
86. nnections YUV For picture display devices with Com ponent Video YUV connections YPbPr YCbCr STB in In Standard Video and S Video modes this setting se lects whether the source device is connected to the CVBS socket Cinch socket or YC socket Hosiden Socket of the STB input CVBS CVBS connection Standard Video YC YC connection S Video In Standard Video and S Video modes this setting se lects whether the source device is connected to the CVBS socket Cinch socket or the YC socket Hosiden Socket of the VCR input CVBS CVBS connection Standard Video YC YC connection S Video 41 Basic settings Inputs Menu Four AV source devices providing picture and ana logue sound signals can be connected to the DVD sur round receiver alternative input sockets can be assigned to these source devices on the K6 these inputs co axial or optical are suitable for digital signals If the K6 is set up in this way the signal from the digital source device is accepted and processed instead of the analogue stereo input signal The alternative inputs are assigned in the Inputs Menu For ext analogue inputs only gt 7 TV IVCRITVB STB AUX AV p TV VOR TVB STB AUX AV Select Inputs dig Input Source DIG opt STB DIG koax AUX AV Calibration start
87. on mode Operation With Tuner selected ve eg press all up Tuner Menu briefly NODE NORN NODE NORN or 4 109 Select reception mode MODE ATTEN or MODE NONO Confirm selection and e g close Tuner Menu UDR 2 Or Leave Tuner Menu with out changing reception mode The Tuner Menu is also displayed on the screen of a TV set connected to the system The following symbol combinations on the integral screen indicate the current reception mode Normal Stereo Attenuator switched on Mono reception Operation Explanation The Tuner can be set to any of three different reception modes using the Tuner Menu The basic Tuner setting is Normal Stereo Under nor mal conditions this mode of reception produces out standing sound quality If you have tuned to a transmitter which is close to an unusually powerful local station you may suffer inter modulation effects whistling and twittering sounds In this case we recommend switching on the aerial attenu ator Attenuator If you have tuned to a very weak or very distant station which can only be picked up with serious hiss we rec ommend that you switch to Mono mode as this markedly reduces background noise The search threshold is automatically reduced if you select the Mono reception mode and the automatic program search now stops at distant weak and slightly noisy stations as well as pow erful tr
88. or and a 75 cable or by a radio system Please ask your specialist TxA dealer for details COMPONENT VIDEO IN 5 9 FRONT RECHTS FRONT RIGHT 0 AVANT DROITE P amp 9 TV 920 E FRONT LINKS Q N FRONT LEFT AVANT GAUCHE I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I our I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I RAUMA HAUPTRAUM ROOMA MAIN ROOM PIECE A PIECE PRINCIPALE Po IM R d R FRONT ed eeo CONTROL dl NEBEN RE KERNEL ONE NUMEN trt Pt EDI vn A VCR IN t F kouron qu i Jue joe ee qiee Oni aoe H W wW W K 6 n l 1 1 1 1 1 1 55 Setting up Conformity with EC directives In its original condition the unit meets all currently valid German and European regulations It is approved for use as stipulated within the EC By attaching the symbol to the machine TxA de clares its conformity with the EC directives 89 336 EEC amended by 91 263 EEC and 93 68 EEC and 73 23 EEC amended by 93 68 EEC and the national laws based on those dir
89. play devices support automatic format switching between 4 3 and 16 9 in S Video mode The switching voltage for this must be present at the C pin of the YC signal and the K6 generates this for the sources DVD and STB AV signals fed in at the VCR input are not available at the VCR output If compatibility problems occur between the picture dis play devices and AV source devices connected to the system we recommend setting all the devices to the Standard Video norm as virtually all equipment supports this norm see also the section entitled Trouble shooting Caution The RGB signal does not contain synchronisation infor mation If you are using this mode an CVBS or YC con nection must also be present between all the devices using this norm to ensure that the picture is correctly synchronised see also the section entitled Installation using the K6 for the first time cS Select 4 ps Change N menu point value Video norm RGB YUV out YUV RGB YUV STB in YC VCR in YC CVBS YC eves return to Configuration menu return to Configuration menu STOP 1t 110K RGB YUV out VCR in This setting selects the desired colour norm for the Component Video input and output RGB For picture display devices with Com ponent Video RGB co
90. procedure is described in the section entitled Trouble Shooting TV screen display of the Tuner Menu and Program Menu ES Select p Change 4 menu point value Tuner Menu Reception mode Normal Normal Attenuator Mono Program p to Program menu STOP Operation xz Select 1 5 value Program Menu P Any Program No 01 60 Store freq 90 60 in P01 gt Program No 01 60 Autostore from P01 Clear Poi gt Program No 01 60 Exchange BBC PO1 p Program No 01 60 with FIVELIVE P02 Rename P01 BBC Program No 01 60 gt Activate name input return to Tuner menu _ return to Tuner menu STOP t 1 1 1OK 14 Exchanging two Programs Operation With Tuner selected Call up Tuner Menu zy b all up Tuner Menu MODE NORA Call up Program Menu PROGRAN e g Confirm selection POT 105 60 Press repeatedly until the lt gt display shown here ap e g pears on the integral POT EX POT screen Set the first Program 44 b gt bes Number C3 Optional enter first Pro EX POI gram Number
91. ress Open Alarm Menu BY RDS ON The alarm function only works in Tuner mode This is to for 2 sec ensure that a source signal is actually present when the zn unit is switched by the timer I Select menu point Hold the button pressed in until the Alarm 44 gt gt Change menu point Menu opens Activate selection The menu appears on the TV set connected to the sys tem the integral screen shows the first menu point or Close Alarm Menu Select 5 menu point value Alarm Menu b 00 00 23 59 Time of day L 00 P manually by RDS Set clock by RDS P off on Alarm Do gt 00 00 bel 23 59 Alarm time 6 30 Speakers AXB L E e Alarm volume SP A 32 00 96 Alarm volume SP B 32 Alarm program FIVELIVE P ME STOP 1 1 1 1 1 OK gt any stored Program Clock Alarm time This function lets you set the internal clock manually to the correct time using the 44 gt gt gt buttons At first the time changes slowly but if you hold the button pressed in the rate of change increases Note Setting the clock manually is only possible if you have selected manual in the Set clock menu point This function lets you set the alarm time manually using the 44 gt gt buttons At first the time changes slowly but if you hold the button pressed in the rate of change increases Loudspeaker Setting the cloc
92. sc with a soft cloth wiping in straight lines from center to edge Problem The device does not return to the start screen after removing the disc Cause The program may be waiting for inser tion of a further disc Remedy _ Insert next disc 60 Problem After a house move the integral screen still displays the old program names but the stations can no longer be picked up Cause Programs with station names and re ception frequencies are still stored in the K6 but they can no longer be re ceived in the new locality Remedy 1 Clear the programs which cannot be received individually see Clearing Programs Remedy 2 Clear all stored programs Switch the K6 off then on again After switching on press the Select button below the unit s front panel until a run ning script appears on the screen Select Change Button buttons Now hold the left change button pressed in until the integral screen displays the message PRES CLERR Finally press the button on the remote control handset for about three seconds until the screen reverts to the normal display All the stored programs have now been cleared Problem The RDS station name does not ap pear on the integral screen Cause 1 The station does not broadcast RDS information or the station is not cor rectly tuned Remedy Tune in the station so th
93. set is switched on the search rate and direction are constantly displayed to the right of the top bar of the screen menu Interrupting playback To interrupt playback press the button press the button to resume playback Ending playback Press the button at any time to end playback Playback stops automatically after the last track of the CD 20 Creating a playback program for a CD The track select program enables you to re arrange the playing sequence of the tracks of an audio CD To do this you must switch to programming mode with a long press on the button It is very easy to assemble the track select program with the help of the on screen menu Ensure that the TV set is switched on first Selecting tracks Operation with CD inserted but stopped Switch to programming for 2 sec mode Explanation You can program the desired tracks in the desired se quence under the point INPUT Note The machine remembers the track select program you last created and activates it automatically if the same CD is inserted again at a later date 21 Operation Playback variants Repeat Track Repeat Disc Scan and Shuffle Operation With CD playing press repeatedly Press repeatedly until the desired playback variant is displayed on the screen Activate indicated play back variant Explanation The K6 offers several playback v
94. sound input 3 AUX 2 PHONO CINCH Universal analogue stereo sound input This input can be upgraded to a Phono input by installing a TxA Phono MM or Phono MC module DIGITAL INPUT OPTISCH and COAXIAL Inputs for digital source devices Both inputs can be assigned to the AV inputs VCR TV B SET TOP BOX TV or AUX AV see Inputs Menu Basic settings 6 5 TAPE 2 DIGITAL CINCH Input output sockets for connecting a digital recorder MD DAT CD recorder etc RC IN E2000 Input socket for the T A E 2000 remote control receiver optional accessory for use in an adjacent room 7 RLINK Control output socket for connecting TxA devices with the RLINK control system SUBWOOFER OUTPUT Output for connecting an active subwoofer CINCH 46 9 FMANT aerial input The K6 features a 75 Ohm VHF aerial input domestic aerial or cable VCR TVB Composite S Video Sockets for connecting a video recorder Alternatively connection for a TV set in an adjacent room AD MAINS FUSE It is essential to use a replacement fuse rated exactly as printed on the case 2 MAINS INPUT The mains cable is connected to this socket When con necting the unit to the mains it is essential to read and observe the notes in the sections Setting up using the for the first time and Safety Notes 43 STB Composite S Video Component Sockets for connecting a set top box
95. t any time Please be sure to read the safety notes in these instructions If the unit gets very cold e g when being transported condensation may form inside it Please do not switch it on until it has had plenty of time to warm up to room temperature so that any condensation evaporates com pletely Before placing the unit on a sensitive surface please check the compatibility of the lacquer and the unit s feet at a non visible point The K6 should be set up on a rigid level base If you are placing the unit on resonance absorbers or de coupling components make sure that they do not compromise its stability The unit should be set up in a dry well ventilated site out of direct sunlight and away from radiators It must not be located close to heat producing objects or devices or anything which is heat sensitive or highly inflammable Any heat build up will shorten the life of the unit and could be a source of danger When installing the unit on a shelf or in a cupboard it is essential to provide an adequate flow of cooling air to ensure that the heat produced by the unit is dissipated effectively For this reason there must be at least 10 cm free space to both sides behind and above the case The unit must be set up in such a way that none of the connections can be touched especially by children Please be sure to read and observe the notes and in formation contained in the section Setting up using th
96. television receiving section must be operated within the regulations laid down by the Post Office and the Telecommunica tions authorities in the country in which it is used This unit may only be used to receive or reproduce those transmissions which are intended for public consump tion The reception or reproduction of other transmissions e g police radio or mobile radio broadcasts is prohib ited This device fulfils the currently valid European norms and German technical regulations and carries the C symbol as proof of this Please check that this sticker is in place The C sticker is your guarantee that the device meets in full the specification applicable to it in terms of electro magnetic radiation This means that your device will not interfere with nor be interfered by other receiving equipment If in spite of these measures you encounter reception interference when using your equipment please contact your local branch of the German Federal Office for Post and Telecommunications or the equivalent in your country in the first instance The only permissible method of disposing of this product is to take it to your local collec tion centre for electrical waste Basic settings General notes on setting up the K6 Carefully unpack the K6 and store the original packing materials carefully The carton and packing are specially designed for this unit and will be needed again if you wish to move the equipment a
97. the battery compartment taking care to fit them with correct polarity Please remember that all the cells must be replaced at the same time Note If you have already re set the remote control system to Address 2 see above you will need to repeat the change procedure after fitting new batteries Disposing of exhausted batteries Exhausted batteries must never be thrown into the household waste They should be returned to the battery vendor specialist dealer or your local toxic waste collection point so that they can be recycled or disposed in a proper way Most local authorities provide collection centres for such waste and some provide pick up vehicles for old batteries 57 Setting up Appendix A Trouble shooting Many problems have a simple cause and a correspond ingly simple solution The following section describes a few difficulties you may encounter and the measures you need to take to cure them If you find it impossible to solve a problem with the help of these notes please disconnect the unit from the mains and ask your authorised T A specialist dealer for ad vice General problems Problem Machine does not switch on Cause Mains cable not plugged in correctly Remedy Check connections push plugs in firmly Problem Machine does not respond when buttons are pressed Cause Static discharge or powerful interfer ence e g lightning have corrupted the
98. tion This process enables you to assign any name to each Program Number First call up the Rename function then use the 44 D gt gt buttons or the numeric buttons to enter the Program Num ber whose name is to be entered or changed Press the button and you are ready to edit the name You will see a flashing pointer or cursor on the integral screen and the screen of a TV set connected to the sys tem This cursor indicates the input position and you can move it using the 44 gt gt gt buttons Use the and P buttons to change the letters at the input position You can now enter the name of your choice between one and eight letters in length The new name is stored when you press the button Note A name you choose yourself takes priority over the RDS station name which the radio transmitter broadcasts i e it not over written by the RDS name If you wish to erase your selected name you must clear the Program Number and store the program again under the same Program Number 16 The Tuner as alarm clock Operation Explanation TUNER The K6 includes a timer module which can switch the Switch on Tuner mode then e g unit on at a pre set time The Alarm Menu provides VOR 2 access to all the settings which are required for the alarm function p
99. tions regarding setting up and operating the equipment and the safety notes We are grateful to you for placing your faith in us and hope that you will enjoy many hours of pleasure with your T A K6 surround receiver elektroakustik C All components used in this device meet the current German and European safety norms and stan dards DI porev Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are DIGITAL trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DIGITAL DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc SURROUND RDS Radio Data System R D S RADIO DATA SYSTEM This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EMV Directives 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC and CE Marking Directive 93 68 EEC IMPORTANT CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1 To ensure continued safety do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product Refer all servicing to qualified personnel The following caution label appear on your device Rear panel CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT On the inner protective housing of the DVD mechanism CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM VORSICHT SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GE FFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EXPOSI
100. tivate the Loudspeaker Balance Menu you will hear a two second burst of hissing sound from the left main loudspeaker You will find the corre sponding input position after the first menu point FL 00 As the diagram shows the hiss then passes to the next speaker in the fixed order and lasts two seconds in each case e Main loudspeaker front FL e Center loudspeaker front Center e Main loudspeaker front right FR e Surround loudspeaker rear right SR e Surround loudspeaker rear left The system skips any output channels which are not in use see Loudspeaker Menu The menu indicates the corresponding input when the hiss sounds from each channel in turn The value can be adjusted using the change buttons within the range 20 to 10 Any change takes effect immediately The hiss continues to sound from the same channel for a further two seconds after you have corrected the volume before moving on to the next channel The input position then changes with it You can also use the select buttons to select the channel to be corrected directly instead of relying on the auto matic cyclic switching system Set all the channels to give as close an impression of equal volume as possible Notes The hissing sound is not suitable for assessing the vo
101. to match each other This procedure is described in the sections Adjust ments at the TV Set Video Norm Menu and Trou ble Shooting gt Assistant m gt Auto Setup Main speaker full range Volume 40 VOL Center speaker satellite Spk Lev Bass Treb Dist Rear speaker satellite FL 00 00 00 2 40 m Subwoofer on Center _ off Satellite high pass 80 Hz FR 00 00 00 2 40 m Auto setup start C ok SR 00 00 00 3 00m SL 00 00 _00 3 00m return to Configuration menu return to Assistant menu Configuration STOP I It 1 11 OK STOP OK On screen main menu off On screen language english Setup assistant start Loudspeaker menu Loudspeaker gt Spk position Volume A B linked Mai k full Video norm menu D u range Input Center speaker satellite FL Center FR satellite 2 40 m 2 10 m 2 40 m Subwoofer on Satellite high pass 80 Hz SL SR STOP I t 1 1 1 OK Spk position menu 1 80 m SUB 1 80 m Spk balance menu 2 40m Tone adjust menu return to Configuration menu return to Loudspeaker menu STOP 1 1 4 1 OK STOP 1 1 1 1 OK gt Video norm Spk balance RGBIYUV out YUV FL Center FR STB in YC 00 dB 00 dB 00 dB VCR in YC SL SR 00 dB 00 dB return to Configuration menu return to Loudspeaker menu STOP 1 1 1 4 1 OK STOP 1 1 1 4 1 OK Inputs Tone adjust dig Input Source FL Center F
102. trol address Switching the K6 If the K6 responds to the remote control commands in tended for another piece of equipment TV or video re corder it can be switched to an alternative remote control address This is the procedure Switch the K6 off and then on again Immediately after switching on press the left hand select button under the machine s front panel and hold it pressed in until a running script appears on the integral screen Select Change button buttons Release the switch and hold the left select button pressed in again until the K6 switches to the next remote control address The message on the integral screen RC ADR 1 or RC ADR 2 tells you the address RC ADR to which the K6 has now switched Switching the remote control address Now you must set up the address of the F6 RC handset to match the K6 Hold the button and the numeric button pressed in simultaneously After about 10 seconds the LED will flash Now press the numeric button 1 or C Pressing the numeric button 1 sets the remote control system to the standard RC address RC ADR 1 whereas button _2 sets the alterna tive address RC ADR 2 The LED goes out to confirm that you have switched the setting Changing the batteries To open the battery com partment disconnect the latch by pressing in then lift the cover out Remove the old cells and fit three new dry cells of the LR 03 MICRO type in
103. upward direction It stops automatically at the next high quality station and tunes it in accurately If you release the tuning button at this moment the tuner remains on this station If you continue to hold it pressed in the K6 re sumes the search after about 2 seconds The search can be stopped at any point by briefly press ing the opposite tuning button Briefly pressing any Program Select button activates the program you last selected press appropriate direction up or 2 for 2 sec down 3 Fine tuning radio stations Operation With Tuner selected 47 Call up the station which Ba WY you wish to fine tune og C3 Optional enter the pro PO 85 10 gram to be tuned in directly USD Fine tune in direction of e g briefly lower or higher frequency 89 00 Explanation Under difficult reception conditions it may be necessary to carry out fine tuning With the fine tune function you can adjust the tuning in 25 kHz increments or slightly re tune a station which you are picking up with interference Press the 4 or button briefly to do this The exact setting can be checked with the center display Tuning Indicator adjacent to the frequency display The station is correctly set and will be received at opti mum quality when the cross symbol is in the center After carrying out fine tuning the program must be stored again manually see Manual storing of radio pro grams Setting the recepti
104. ween the two markers is constantly repeated You can interrupt the process at any time by pressing the button briefly The CD then continues to play from the current position You can also stop the process by pressing the button briefly in this case the K6 switches to Stop mode 22 23 Operation Using the Disc Player to play DVDs Inserting a DVD Operation DISC Select Disc mode then e g NO DISC press Open drawer OPEN for 2 sec Insert DVD CLOSING Cl d d then Cx ose drawer again an start playback INFO TITLE 1 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 Explanation You can recognise DVDs by the logo shown here The DVD may contain DVD one or more titles and each title may aE contain one or more chapters see illustration below this depends on the type of material the DVD contains films video clips TV series etc The K6 provides a simple convenient means of access ing any titles or chapters To select the DVD player press the button briefly on the RC handset Open the drawer with a long press on the but ton and insert a DVD in the drawer with the playable side facing down Check that it is centrally located in the appropriate recess in the drawer Close the drawer by briefly pressing the but ton The K6 initially gathers information about the inserted DVD then the DVD starts playing Notes The drawer can also be opened and closed
105. you should first try varying the microphone position and or the volume setting in an attempt to obtain a valid result If this does not bring about an improvement making automatic calibration impossible you can still carry out the loudspeaker set up procedure manually via the Loudspeaker Menu 35 Basic settings Loudspeaker Menu The purpose of the Loudspeaker Menu is to distribute the output signals correctly to the loudspeakers which are present in your system This process generally only needs to be carried out when you first install the system if you add or replace individ ual loudspeakers or if there are changes to the acoustic conditions in your listening room e g new furniture carpets curtains etc Not all the possible loudspeakers center surround and subwoofer are present in every system and to ensure that no sound information is lost in such cases the ab sent components must be marked as none in the Loudspeaker Menu The Position Balance and Tone adjust menu points also enable you to set up the loudspeakers accurately to suit the spatial and acoustic characteristics of your listening room Select ne Change q D value Loudspeaker ge gt satellite full range Main speaker full range gt none satellite full range Cent

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