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Model DCR600II

A/V DOLBY DIGITAL RECEIVER
Cinema PropackTM 600II System

Service Manual

- CONTENTS ESD WARNING....................................2 LEAKAGE TESTING...............................3 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS.......................4 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.....................5 INFORMATION DISPLAY........................7 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS................8 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........10 INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS...................14 OPERATION.......................................17 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................20 PROCESSOR RESET...........................20 TECH TIP JBLTT2003-01.......................23 UNIT EXPLODED VIEW.........................24 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST..............25 BLOCK DIAGRAM...............................26 PCB DRAWINGS.................................27 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST....................37 PACKAGING PARTS LIST......................68 SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS...............69 SCHEMATICS....................................115

JBL Consumer Products 250 Crossways Park Dr. Woodbury, New York 11797

Rev3

5/2007

DCR600II

Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and semiconductor "chip" components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity. 1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device, which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test. 2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil, to prevent electrostatic charge build-up or exposure of the assembly. 3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices. 4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "anti-static" can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ES devices. 5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical change sufficient to damage ES devices. 6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most replacement ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive material.) 7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed. CAUTION : Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions. 8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together or your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ES devices.

Each precaution in this manual should be followed during servicing. Components identified with the IEC symbol in the parts list are special significance to safety. When replacing a component identified with

, use only the replacement parts designated, or parts with the same ratings or resistance, wattage, or voltage that are designated in the parts list in this manual. Leakage-current or resistance measurements must be made to determine that exposed parts are acceptably insulated from the supply circuit before retuming the product to the customer.

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Before returning the unit to the user, perform the following safety checks :

1. Inspect all lead dress to make certain that leads are not pinched or that hardware is not lodged between the chassis and other metal parts in the unit. 2. Be sure that any protective devices such as nonmetallic control knobs, insulating fishpapers, cabinet backs, adjustment and compartment covers or shields, isolation resistor-capacity networks, mechanical insulators, etc. Which were removed for the servicing are properly re-installed. 3. Be sure that no shock hazard exists ; check for leakage current using Simpson Model 229 Leakage Tester, standard equipment item No. 21641, RCA Model WT540A or use alternate method as follows : Plug the power cord directly Into a 120 volt AC receptacle (do not use an Isolation Transformer for this test). Using two clip leads, connect a 1500 ohms, 10watt Resistor paralleled by a 0.15uF capacitor, in series with all exposed metal cabinet parts and a known earth ground, such as a water pipe or conduit. Use a VTVM or VOM with 1000 ohms per volt, or higher sensitivity to measure the AC voltage drop across the resistor. (See diagram) Move the resistor connection to each exposed metal part having a return path to the chassis (antenna, metal, cabinet, screw heads, knobs and control shafts, escutcheon, etc.) and measure the AC voltage drop across the resistor. (This test should be performed with the 0.35 volt RMS or more is excessive and indicates a potential shock hazard which must be corrected before returning the unit to the owner.

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Technical Specifications
DCR600II
Audio Section Two-Channel Stereo Mode 100W per channel continuous RMS power into 8 ohms at 0.08% THD, 80Hz to 20kHz Five-Channel Cinema Mode 100W per channel dynamic RMS power into 8 ohms at 0.08% THD, 80Hz to 20kHz (Plus 100W into 8 ohms at 0.08% THD, 20Hz to 80Hz for subwoofer) Input Sensitivity/Impedance 200mV/47k ohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio 95dBA Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Analog Decoding 40dB Dolby Digital 55dB DTS 55dB Frequency Response 10Hz­100kHz (+0, ­3dB) FM Tuner Section Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise Ratio Distortion Stereo Separation Selectivity Image Rejection IF Rejection Tuner Output Level AM Tuner Section Frequency Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Usable Sensitivity Distortion Selectivity Video Section Format Input Level/Impedance Output Level/Impedance Video Frequency Response

520kHz­1710kHz 45dB 500µV (loop) 0.8% (1kHz, 50% Modulation) 30dB at ±10kHz

NTSC 1Vp-p/75 ohms 1Vp-p/75 ohms 10Hz to 8MHz (­3dB)

General Unit Power Consumption 72W idle, 580W maximum Unit Dimensions Width Height Depth Unit Weight 17.3 inches (440mm) 6.5 inches (165mm) 17.1 inches (435mm) 31 lb (14.1kg)

87.5­108MHz 1.3µV/13.2dBf 70dB (mono) 68dB (stereo) 0.2% (mono) 0.3% (stereo) 40dB @ 1kHz ±400kHz, 70dB 80dB 90dB 500mV at 1kHz, ±75kHz Deviation

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

JBL On Screen Library is a trademark of JBL, Inc. (patent pending). JBL One-Click is a trademark of JBL, Inc. (patent pending). *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby," "Pro Logic," "AC-3" and the Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992­1999 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. DTS and DTS Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp. Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp.

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DCR600 II Front Panel Controls

1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the DCR600II. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber Power Indicator 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2. This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. To turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote control, this switch should be pressed until it pops out from the front panel so that the word "OFF" may be read at the top of the switch. NOTE: This switch is normally left in the "ON" position. 2 System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch 1 is "ON," press this button to turn on the DCR600II; press it again to turn the unit off. Note that the Power Indicator 3 in the center of the switch will turn green when the unit is on. 3 Power Indicator: This LED will be illuminated in amber when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on. When the unit is in operation, the indicator will turn green. 4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the receiver's output through a pair

of headphones. Be certain that the headphones have a standard 1/4" stereo phone plug. Note that the speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is in use. 5 Selector Buttons: When you are establishing the configuration settings, use these buttons to select from the choices available, as shown in the Main Information Display (. 6 Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or disables the Bass and Treble tone controls. When the button is pressed so that the words TONE IN appear in the Main Information Display (, press the Set Button ^ to access the bass and treble adjustments. Press the Selector Buttons 5 to increase or decrease bass and treble output levels by up to 10dB. When the button is pressed so that the words TONE OUT appear in the Main Information Display (, the output signal will be "flat," without any bass or treble alteration, no matter how the actual Bass and Treble controls are adjusted. 7 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to change the surround mode by scrolling through the list of available modes. Note that depending on the type of input, some modes

are not always available. (See page 52 for more information about surround modes.) 8 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button to tune lower-frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higherfrequency stations. When a station with a strong signal is reached, the TUNED Indicator S will be illuminated in the Main Information Display (. In Manual tuning mode, tap the button lightly and note that the tuner will step up one frequency increment per button press. When the button is held for a few seconds you will note that the unit will quickly advance through the frequency band. Release it and the tuner will stop. In Auto tuning mode, each press of the button will search for the next station with an acceptable signal. Press and hold the button to skip through the acceptable stations. When the button is released, the tuner will not stop until it reaches a station with an acceptable frequency. To switch back and forth between the Auto and Manual tuning modes, press the FM Mode Selector @.

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9 Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button will automatically switch the DCR600 II to the Tuner mode. Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM frequency bands. ) Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to scroll up or down through the list or stations that have been entered into the preset memory. ! Input Source Selector: Press this button to change the input by scrolling up or down through the list of input sources. When an audio source is selected, the last video input used remains routed to the Video 1 Output > and Video Monitor Output °. This permits you to simultaneously view and listen to different sources. @ FM Mode Selector: Press this button to select Auto or Manual tuning. When the button is pressed so that the AUTO Indicator T lights, the tuner will search for the next station with an acceptable signal any time the Tuning Selector 8 is pressed. When the button is pressed so that the AUTO Indicator T is not lit, each press of the Tuning Selector 8 will increase the frequency. NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is weak, audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the FM (Tuning) Mode Button @ until the STEREO Indicator R goes out. # Video 3 Video Input Jacks: These jacks may be used for temporary connection to the composite or S-Video output of VCRs, video games, camcorders or other portable video products. $ Video 3 Audio Input Jacks: These audio/video jacks may be used for temporary connection to VCRs, video games or portable audio/video products such as camcorders and portable audio players. % Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the DCR600II is muted, adjusting the volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition. ^ Set Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration process, press this button to enter the desired setting as shown in the Main Information Display ( into the DCR600II receiver's memory. The Set button may also be used to change the display brightness, to avoid interfering with video presentations: Press and hold the Set Button ^ on the front panel for three seconds until the message in the Main Information Display ( reads VFD FULL. Within five seconds, press the front panel Selector Buttons 5 until the desired brightness display level is shown. Press the Set Button ^ again to enter the setting. When FULL appears in the Main Information Display (, the display is at its normal brightness. When HALF appears, the display is at half the normal brightness level. When OFF appears, all of the indicators in the Main Information Display ( will go dark. Note, however, that the Power Indicator 3 will always remain lit to remind you that the unit is turned on. Once the desired brightness level is selected, it will remain in effect until it is changed again or until the unit is turned off. & Delay: Press this button to begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings. * Digital Input Selector: When playing a source that has a digital output, press this button to select between the Optical £ and Coaxial TM Digital inputs. ( Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver. Ó Channel Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of trimming the channel output levels using an external audio source. Ô Speaker Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of selecting the speaker positions that are used in your listening room. Test Tone Selector: Press this button to begin the process of adjusting the channel output levels using the internal test tone as a reference. Ò Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed.

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DCR600 II Front Panel Information Display

96KHz 192KHz

A Bitstream Indicators: When the input is a digital source, these indicators display the specific type of data signal. The DCR600II will also indicate when it detects a digital signal with a resolution of either 96kHz or 192kHz. This can occur when the receiver is used with an external DVD-Audio player or other device that is capable of transmitting this type of signal. You should not expect to see these indicators light when using the DVD600II as your source unit. B Optical Source: Indicates the Optical Digital Input has been selected. C DTS: Indicates a DTS-encoded source. D Dolby Digital: Indicates a Dolby Digital source. E Coaxial Source: Indicates a Coaxial Digital Input. F Dolby Pro Logic II: Indicates a Dolby Pro Logic II mode has been selected. Either DOLBY PRO LOGIC II ­ MOVIE or DOLBY PRO LOGIC II ­ MUSIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC II ­ EMULATION will scroll on the Main Information Display U, depending on the mode selected. G Analog Input: Indicates an analog input source. NOTE: Analog audio input is not available when the DVD input is in use. H Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when the Dolby 3 Stereo mode has been selected.

I Logic 7 Mode: Indicates that the Logic 7 mode is in use. Logic 7C 5.1-CINEMA appears for the Cinema version of Logic 7; Logic 7M 5.1-MUSIC appears for the Music version of Logic 7. J 5-Channel Stereo: Lights when the 5-Channel Stereo mode has been selected. K Hall Mode: Lights when one of the two Hall modes has been selected. L Theater Mode: Indicates that the Theater mode has been selected. M Speaker/Channel Input: These indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the speaker type selected for each channel or the incoming data-signal configuration. The left, center, right, right surround and left surround speaker indicators are composed of three boxes, while the subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights when a "Small" speaker is selected, and all three boxes light when "Large" speakers are selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the center, surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker has been selected for one of those positions. The letters inside each of the center boxes display active input channels. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input. When a digital source is playing, the indicators will light to display the channels being received at the digital input. When the letters flash, the digital input has been interrupted.

N Preset Number/Sleep Timer: In Tuner mode, these numbers indicate the preset memory location in use. In Sleep function mode, it shows the number of minutes remaining before the unit goes into the Standby mode. O Preset Indicator: This indicator lights when the tuner is in use to show that the Preset Number/Sleep Timer N is showing the station's preset memory number. P Sleep Indicator: This indicator lights when the Sleep function is in use. Q Memory: Flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner's memory. R Stereo: Lights when an FM station is being tuned in stereo. S Tuned: Lights when a station is being received with sufficient signal strength to provide acceptable listening quality. T Auto: Lights when the tuner is in Auto mode. U Main Information Display: Shows messages relating to the status, input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or other aspects of operation. V Mute: Lights to indicate that the unit has been put in Mute by pressing the Mute Button c. Press the Mute Button c again to return to the previously selected output level.

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DCR600 II Rear Panel Connections

MODEL NO. DCR600II

IMPORTANT NOTES
A. The AC plug connections should always be the last connections made when installing an A/V system. When making subsequent connections to audio source equipment or speakers, it is always a good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet. This prevents the possibility of sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may damage them. B. Connect devices as per the Quick Setup Guide or per pages 6 through 8 of this manual. C. The DCR600II offers both composite and S-Video inputs and outputs. However, either S-Video or composite input/output connections should be used throughout the system in order for it to function properly. Do not use S-Video and composite video connections interchangeably. D. The digital outputs are active only when a digital signal is present, and they do not convert an analog input to a digital signal, or change the format of the digital signal. In addition, any digital recorder used must be compatible with the output signal. For example, the PCM digital input from a CD player may be recorded on a CD-R or MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not.

¡ Coaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect to the coaxial digital input connector on a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder. TM Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect to coax digital output of a digital source. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks. To benefit from the factory default setting of the DCR600 II, it is recommended that you plug the Coaxial Digital Output of the DVD600II into the jack marked "1 (DVD)" on the DCR600II. £ Optical Digital Input: Connect to optical digital output of a digital source. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. ¢ LFE/Subwoofer Output: Connect to the LFE or line-level input of an optional powered subwoofer. Do not use this connector with the SCS135P subwoofer included. 6-Channel Direct Inputs: When an optional, external processor or playback device with 5.1-channel audio capability, such as a DVD-Audio player, is in use, connect the player's output jacks to these inputs.

§ Tape Inputs: Connect to PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder. ¶ Tape Outputs: Connect to RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder. · CD Inputs: Connect to output of a CD player. NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and variable audio outputs, it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so high that the signal is distorted. ª Remote IR Input: If the DCR600II's front panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used. Connect the output of the sensor to this jack. , Remote IR Output: Permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote-controlled devices. Connect this jack to the "IR IN" jack on the DVD600II or other compatible equipment. / DVD Video Inputs: Connect to composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD. (continued)

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¤ Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect to PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a VCR or other video source. < Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video source. > Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect to RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jack on a VCR or other video receiver. fi Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video recorder. fl Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect to PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a cable television box, satellite receiver or other video source. Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect to PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a cable television box, satellite receiver or other video source. ° Video Monitor Outputs: Connect to composite or S-Video input of a TV monitor or video projector. · TV Audio Inputs: Connect to output audio jacks on your television or other video source. a Speaker Outputs: Connect to matching + and ­ terminals on front left/right, center, surround left/right and subwoofer speakers.

NOTE: When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the colored (+) terminals on the DCR600 II to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (­) terminals on the DCR600 II to the black (­) terminals on the speakers. b AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an unswitched AC wall output. c AM Antenna: Connect to the AM loop antenna supplied. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna. d FM Antenna: Connect to the supplied indoor, or an optional external, FM antenna.

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Remote Control Functions
PROGRAM INDICATOR LED

a Power Off Button: Turns off the power to a device selected by pressing its Input Selector. b Power On Button: Turns on the power to a device selected by pressing its Input Selector. c Mute Button: Press to momentarily silence the DCR600II or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. When the remote is being programmed to operate an external device, such as a CD player, this button is pressed, together with the Input Selector button for the new device, to begin the programming process. d DVD Input Selector: Pressing this button will perform three actions: 1) If the DCR600II is not turned on, it will power up. 2) It will select DVD as the input source. 3) It will switch to the page for the DVD600II, which will cause the remote to operate only the DVD changer. Press the Main Button h to return the remote to control of the DCR600II receiver.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The remote control for the JBL Cinema ProPack 600II may be programmed to control up to eight devices, including the DCR600II and DVD600II. It is helpful to think of the remote as being organized into "pages," with one page for each device. Depending on which device has been selected, the buttons on that device's page will perform different functions, as listed starting on this page. These functions may vary from the labels on the remote, and from one device to the next. Some buttons may perform no function at all for a given device. In order to go to the page for a particular device, such as the DVD600II, you will need to press the Input Selector button for that device (DVD in this case), located in a grouping just below the power buttons. The remote will then function as if it were dedicated to the DVD600II. If you would like to make an adjustment that affects the DCR600II receiver, such as turning the volume up or down, you must first go to the page for the DCR600II by pressing its Input Selector button. This button is labeled "Main" on the remote. The exception to this rule is that the transport functions of the DVD600II ­ Play, Forward and Reverse Search, Stop, Pause, and Previous and Next Chapter/Track Skip ­ may be accessed from the "Main" page, without having to jump to the DVD page.

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e Status Button: This button operates only when the DVD600II has been selected. When a disc is playing, pressing this button will display the Status Banner, which contains information about the disc and enables you to change the functions. fg M1 and M2 Macro Buttons/OpenClose Button: Press these buttons to store or recall a "Macro" which is a preprogrammed , sequence of commands stored in the remote. When the DVD600II has been selected, the M1 Button f functions to open or close the disc tray drawer. (M2 g has no function.) If the drawer is opened while a disc is still playing, playback will continue and discs not in use may be changed. If the drawer is opened while the unit is stopped, the disc that was playing will be presented at the front-center position of the tray. h Main Input Selector: Pressing this button will perform two actions: 1) If the DCR600II is not turned on, it will power up. 2) It will switch to the page for the DCR600II, which will cause the remote to operate only the receiver and the transport functions of the DVD600II. i CD Input Selector: Pressing this button will perform three actions: 1) If the DCR600II is not turned on, it will power up. 2) It will select CD as the input source. 3) It will switch to the page for the CD player whose codes have been programmed into the remote, which will cause the remote to operate only the CD player. Press the Main Button h to return the remote to control of the DCR600II receiver. j Tape Input Selector: Pressing this button will perform three actions: 1) If the DCR600II is not turned on, it will power up. 2) It will select TAPE as the input source. 3) It will switch to the page for the tape deck whose codes have been programmed into the remote, which will cause the remote to operate only the tape deck. Press the Main Button h to return the remote to control of the DCR600II receiver. k AM/FM Tuner: Selects the receiver's tuner as the listening choice. Pressing this button when the tuner is already in use will select between the AM and FM bands. l Video 1 Input Selector (VCR 1): Pressing this button will perform three actions: 1) If the DCR600II is not turned on, it will power up. 2) It will select VIDEO 1 as the input source. 3) It will switch to the page for the video device whose codes have been programmed into the remote, which will cause the remote to operate only that video device. You may find it convenient to connect your VCR to the Video 1 input, since it is the only video source that also features outputs for recording. Press the Main Button h to return the remote to control of the DCR600II receiver. m Video 2 Input Selector (Cable or Satellite): Pressing this button will perform three actions: 1) If the DCR600II is not turned on, it will power up. 2) It will select Video 2 as the input source. 3) It will switch to the page for the video device whose codes have been programmed into the remote, which will cause the remote to operate only that device. You may find it convenient to connect your cable television box or satellite receiver to this input. Press the Main Button h to return the remote to control of the DCR600II receiver. n Video 3 Input Selector (VCR 2): Pressing this button will perform three actions: 1) If the DCR600II is not turned on, it will power up. 2) It will select VIDEO 3 (the front panel input) as the input source. 3) It will switch to the page for the video device whose codes have been programmed into the remote, which will cause the remote to operate only that video device. Since this input is located on the front panel of the receiver, you may find it convenient to temporarily connect a camcorder, video game, or a second video cassette player to the Video 3 input. Press the Main Button h to return the remote to control of the DCR600II receiver. o TV Input Selector: Pressing this button will perform three actions: 1) If the DCR600II is not turned on, it will power up. 2) It will select TV as the input source. 3) It will switch to the page for the television whose codes have been programmed into the remote, which will cause the remote to operate only that device. You may find it convenient to connect your television to this input, particularly since it does not have a video input associated with it, the assumption being that the program signal originates at the TV, and that the TV is already displaying the video portion of the signal. Press the Main Button h to return the remote to control of the DCR600II receiver. p Sleep: Places the DCR600II in the Sleep Timer mode. After the time shown in the display has elapsed, the DCR600II will automatically go into Standby. Each press of this button changes the time until turn-off in intervals of 10 minutes, starting with a maximum of 90 minutes. This button is also used to change channels on your TV when the TV is selected. This button is also used during the "Auto Search" procedure when programming the remote. q Test: Begins the sequence used to calibrate the speaker output levels. When the CD input has been selected and a CD recorder is in use, this button is used to select among the analog and digital inputs to the CDR. r 6CH (TV/VID): Press to select the 6-Channel Direct Input as the input source. When used with a compatibly programmed VCR, DVD, TV or Satellite receiver that has a "TV/Video" function, pressing this button will switch between the output of that device and the external video input to that device. Consult the owner's manual for your specific player or satellite receiver for the details of how it implements this function. s Volume Up: Use to raise the system volume. t Surround Mode/Audio: Begins the process of changing the surround mode when the DCR600II is selected. After the button has been pressed, use the / / ¤ Buttons y to select the desired surround mode. When the DVD600II is selected, this button allows you to select from the available audio tracks (including audio surround modes) or languages on a DVD disc that is currently playing. Press this button repeatedly until the desired audio selection appears. This button is also used to tune channels when the TV is selected. This button is also used during the "Auto Search" procedure when programming the remote. u All Off: This feature of the JBL One-ClickTM (patent pending) remote simultaneously sends Power Off commands to all programmed devices controlled by the remote. v All On: This feature of the JBL One-Click remote simultaneously sends Power On commands to all programmed devices controlled by the remote. w Volume Down: Use to lower the system volume. x Channel/Title/Guide: Starts the process of setting the receiver's speaker output levels using an input source rather than the test tone. Press this button, then use the / / ¤ Buttons

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y to select the channel being adjusted, followed by the Set Button . You may then use the / / ¤ Buttons y again to change the level for that channel. Press the Set Button to lock in the setting. When using the DVD600II to play a DVD disc, this button functions as a Title button, and displays the disc's Title Select Menu, or a symbol ( ) if the disc either does not offer this function or has only one title. When the Video 2 input has been programmed for a cable or satellite service, this button will access the service's programming guide, if the service is active. y / : Used to change or scroll through items in the on-screen menus, or to change configuration settings, such as output levels. When changing an item such as the surround mode or digital input directly, first press the function or mode to be changed, such as Surround Mode or Digital Input, and then press this button to scroll through the list of available choices. In DVD mode, press this button to skip to the next higher chapter of the current disc. z Menu: Used only with video sources. When DVD is selected, pressing this button while a DVD disc is playing stops playback and displays the disc's menu. When the unit is stopped, pressing this button displays the DVD player's Setup Menu. ` <: Used to change the menu selection or setting during some of the setup or other procedures. In DVD mode, press this button to play the current disc in Fast Reverse mode. Set: Used to enter settings into the memory of the DCR600II, DVD600II or video device selected. Also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment. When the DVD600II has been selected, pressing this button will select the item that is highlighted in the Status Banner, or in the on-screen menu displayed by a DVD disc. When the Status Banner has not been activated, pressing this button will alternately Play or Pause the current disc. When the On Screen Library is displayed on-screen, pressing this button will begin play of the currently selected disc.
>: Used to change the menu selection or setting during some of the setup or other procedures. In DVD mode, press this button to play the current disc in Fast Forward mode.

DVD600II is selected, this button is used to change the subtitle choice. For other video devices, it exits the menu.
¤: Used to change or scroll through items in the on-screen menus, or to change configuration settings, such as output levels. When changing an item such as the surround mode or digital input directly, first press the function or mode to be changed, such as Surround Mode or Digital Input, and then press this button to scroll through the list of available choices. In DVD mode, press this button once to return to the beginning of the current chapter or track, and twice to skip to the next lower chapter or track of the current disc.

When a DVD encoded with multiple-angle information is playing, press to change the angle in use. This function is only available on discs that are specially prepared to take advantage of the multiple-angle function, and only for those parts of the disc that are recorded with multiple-angle content. The DVD600II will display a camera icon on the screen to indicate when this feature is available. Memory: Enters a radio station into the DCR600II's preset memory. Once the MEMORY Indicator Q flashes, you have five seconds to enter a preset memory location using the Numeric Keys . Repeat ­ , the process to enter additional stations. Tuning Up/Down/Step (Frame Advance) Buttons: When the tuner is in use, these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode Button @ has been pressed so that the AUTO Indicator T is illuminated, pressing either of the buttons will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for quality reception. When the AUTO Indicator T is NOT illuminated, pressing these buttons will tune stations in single-step increments. When a DVD disc is playing, press these buttons to move forward or backward one frame at a time. Press the Play/Pause Button to resume normal play. These buttons do not function when a CD is playing. Direct/Program Button: Pressing this button in tuner mode, or while a CD or DVD is playing, starts the sequence for direct entry of a station's frequency, a CD track or a DVD chapter. After pressing the button, simply press the proper Numeric Keys ­ to , select a station, track or chapter. You may also skip to a track or chapter by entering its number, without first pressing the Direct Button . When the DVD600II is stopped, press this button to display the program menu and enter a programmed play sequence. When a disc is playing, press to switch between normal play and programmed playback, if a playlist has been programmed. Clear Button: Erases incorrect entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio station's frequency. When the DVD600II has been selected, press this button to remove the Status Banner or other displays from your video screen. This button is also used to clear items from programmed playlists.

Delay/Return/Prev Ch.: Begins the process for setting the delay times used by the DCR600II when processing surround sound. After pressing this button, the delay times are entered by pressing the Set Button and then using the / / ¤ Buttons y to change the setting. Press the Set Button again to complete the process. This button is also used when viewing a menu display from a DVD disc. Press it to return to the previous menu screen. When the Video 2 Input fl has been programmed for a cable or satellite service, this button will skip to the previous channel. ­ Numeric Keys: These , buttons serve as a ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions. They are also used with the DVD600II to directly access a disc (when pressed within 3 seconds after the Disc Skip Button ) or track (when pressed while a disc is playing), to enter data for sequential programming, to enter or change the access password for parental control, to enter a language code, or to respond to menu options presented by a disc. When the TV or another video device is selected, they are used to select channel numbers. They may also be used to select track or chapter numbers when playing a CD or DVD. Tuner Mode/Angle: Press this button when the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manual tuning. When the button is pressed so that the AUTO Indicator T goes out, pressing the Tuning Buttons 8 will move the frequency up or down in single-step increments. When the AUTO Indicator T is lit, pressing the Tuning Buttons 8 will cause the tuner to search for the next station with an acceptable signal. When the FM band is in use, pressing this button when a station's signal is weak will change to monaural reception.

Digital/Subtitle/Exit: When the DCR600II is selected, press this button to assign one of the digital inputs to a source. When the

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Preset Up/Down/Slow-Play Buttons: When the tuner is in use, press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the receiver's memory. When a DVD disc is playing and the DVD600II has been selected, press these buttons to move forward or backward through the disc in slow speed. Each press of these buttons changes the slow-play speed in the following order: 1/16 Normal Speed 1/8 Normal Speed 1/4 Normal Speed 1/2 Normal Speed. To resume normal play, press the Play/Pause Button . These buttons do not function when a CD is playing. Night Mode/Random: Activates the Night mode of the DCR600II. This mode is available in specially encoded digital sources, and it preserves dialogue (center channel) intelligibility at low volume levels. When the DVD600II has been selected, press to begin the playback of all tracks on a disc in random order. Disc Skip Button: Press twice in rapid succession to move to the next available disc in the tray when using a DVD or CD player. This button has no direct effect on the DCR600II. When a single press of this button is followed by a disc number, the DVD600II will skip directly to that disc. Check: This button only functions when the DVD600II has been selected. When a CD is playing, press this button to check the status of the current disc via the on-screen display. This button is also used to verify the contents of a programmed playlist via the front-panel Information Display. Subtitle On/Off: This button only functions when the DVD600II has been selected. When a DVD is playing, press this button to turn the Subtitle Display on or off. Repeat: This button only functions when the DVD600II or a CD player has been selected. Press to select one of the Repeat-Play modes: Repeat All (discs), Repeat 1 Disc, Repeat Title, Repeat Track/Chapter. Each press of the button shows the choice selected in both the on-screen Status Banner display or in the Repeat Indicators in the front panel Information Display. Repeat A­B: This button only functions when the DVD600II has been selected. Press once to begin the selection of a portion of a disc to be repeated. Press it again to choose the end point of the repeat-play selection. This function is unavailable during programmed or random play. NOTE: When any of the following buttons ­ is pressed while the remote has selected the Main Page, the remote will automatically switch to control of the DVD, as indicated by the DVD Input Selector d lighting. Reverse Search/Rewind: When the DVD600II has been selected, press to move backward through a CD or DVD at one of four speeds. Each press and release will increase the search speed, in the following order: R. Search x 2 R. Search x 4 R. Search x 8 R. Search x 16. Once you have selected the desired speed, release the button, and the disc will continue to search at fast speed. To resume normal playback, press the Play/ Pause Button . When a tape deck or VCR has been selected, this button rewinds the tape. Play Button: Press to begin playback when the DVD600II has been selected. If the disc tray drawer is open, it will automatically close when the button is pushed. Pressing the Play button when the unit is in the Standby mode will turn the unit on and begin playback of the last disc in use. When a CD player, tape deck or VCR has been selected, pressing this button will also begin playback. See the owner's manual for that device for more information on the operation of the play function as it affects that device. Forward Search/Fast Forward: When the DVD600II has been selected, press to move forward through a CD or DVD at one of four speeds. Each press and release will increase the search speed, in the following order: F. Search x 2 F. Search x 4 F. Search x 8 F. Search x 16. Once you have selected the desired speed, release the button, and the disc will continue to search at fast speed. To resume normal playback, press the Play/ Pause Button . When a tape deck or VCR has been selected, this button fastforwards the tape. Record Button: This button only functions when a CD/CD-R, tape deck or VCR connected to the Video 1 Input lmno has been selected. See the owner's manual for that device for further information on how to make recordings. Stop Button: This button has no effect on the DCR600II. When the DVD600II has been selected, press this button once to place the disc in the Resume mode. Playback will stop, and as long as the tray is not opened or the disc changed, DVD playback will continue from the same point on the disc when the Play/Pause Button is pressed again, even if the unit has been turned off in the interim. To stop a disc without entering Resume mode, press the Stop button twice. This button also performs the Stop function when a CD player, tape deck or VCR connected to the Video 1 Input lmno has been selected. Pause Button: Press to pause the disc in use. To resume playback, either press the Pause button again, or press the Play/Pause Button . Previous/Next: Press to move backward or forward through the music tracks on a CD disc or the chapters on a DVD disc. This button also scans backward or forward when a VCR connected to the Video 1 Input lmno has been selected. On Screen LibraryTM (patent pending): This feature lists the titles and disc types of all discs currently loaded in the DVD600II on your video screen. The On Screen Library resets automatically every time the DVD600II's disc tray is opened. When the tray is closed, the On Screen Library will need to read and identify all five discs, a process which will take approximately one minute. You may interrupt this process by pressing the Stop Button . The On Screen Library will resume the process of identifying the discs when you press the On Screen Library Button . You may also prevent the On Screen Library from reading and identifying the discs by closing the tray with a press of one of the Direct Access Buttons , which will begin play of that numbered disc. If you have not opened the disc tray since the last time the On Screen Library was accessed, and if the current disc is stopped, you may press this button to display the On Screen Library, even if you have not selected DVD as the input source on the DCR600II. While in to DVD mode, use the / / ¤ Buttons y scroll through the list. Press the Set Button to play the selected disc. Do not press a Numeric Key ­ while the , On Screen Library is displayed, as it will remove the display without skipping to a different disc. Program Indicator LED: Lights while programming the remote with device codes, macros, punch-through functions and device reassignments, or while resetting the remote memory.

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Quick Installation Diagrams
BASIC INSTALLATION: Your TV must at a minimum have a composite video input (this connector usually has a yellow-colored core), and Left (usually has a white-colored core) and Right (red-colored core) Stereo audio preamp-level RCA outputs. All wires for this hookup are included.

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NOTES: 1. CONNECT "RIDGED" WIRE TO (+) COLORED TERMINAL AND CONNECT "SMOOTH" WIRE TO (­) BLACK TERMINAL ON DCR600II AND SPEAKERS. 2. WIRE COLOR CODES ARE FOR EASE OF CONNECTION. THE SPEAKER WIRES CAN BE INTERCHANGED IF NECESSARY.

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Quick Installation Diagrams
ALTERNATE INSTALLATION FOR BETTER PICTURE QUALITY: Your TV must have an S-Video input, and Left (usually has a white-colored core) and Right (red-colored core) Stereo audio preamp-level RCA outputs. Two pieces of S-Video cable are not included and should be purchased separately.

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NOTES: 1. CONNECT "RIDGED" WIRE TO (+) COLORED TERMINAL AND CONNECT "SMOOTH" WIRE TO (­) BLACK TERMINAL ON DCR600II AND SPEAKERS. 2. WIRE COLOR CODES ARE FOR EASE OF CONNECTION. THE SPEAKER WIRES CAN BE INTERCHANGED IF NECESSARY.

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Quick Installation Diagrams
ALTERNATE INSTALLATION FOR BEST PICTURE QUALITY: Your TV must have Y/Pr/Pb component video inputs (three separate RCA connectors with red-, blue- and green-colored cores), and Left (usually has a white-colored core) and Right (red-colored core) Stereo audio preamp-level RCA outputs. The component video cable is not included and should be purchased separately. This setup requires that the TV's own video switching is utilized to access the DVD picture. All other video switching is still done through the DCR600II.

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NOTES: 1. CONNECT "RIDGED" WIRE TO (+) COLORED TERMINAL AND CONNECT "SMOOTH" WIRE TO (­) BLACK TERMINAL ON DCR600II AND SPEAKERS. 2. WIRE COLOR CODES ARE FOR EASE OF CONNECTION. THE SPEAKER WIRES CAN BE INTERCHANGED IF NECESSARY. 3. MUST USE VIDEO SWITCHING THROUGH TV TO ACCESS COMPONENT VIDEO.

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Operating the DCR600II Receiver
Selecting a Surround Mode
One of the most important features of the DCR600II is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel, surround sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs. In all, a total of thirteen listening modes are available on the DCR600II. Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of program source material being used. For example, motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major surround-encoding processes, such as Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Logic 7 Cinema surround modes, depending on the source material. NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrix surround information, it retains the surround information as long as the program is broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the analog surround modes such as Pro Logic II or Logic 7, when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations, cable, pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a growing number of made-for-television programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in surround sound. You may view a list of these programs at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at www.dolby.com. Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information, you may find that the Pro Logic II, Logic 7, Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater modes often deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use of the natural information present in all stereo recordings. However, for stereo ­ but not surround ­ programs, we suggest that you experiment with the other modes. Surround modes are selected using either the front panel controls or the remote. To select a surround mode from the front panel, press the Surround Mode Selector 7 to scroll up or down through the list of available modes. To select a surround mode using the remote, press the Surround Mode Selectort and then press the / / ¤ Button y to change the mode. As you press the buttons, the Surround mode name will appear in the Main Information Display U, and an individual mode indicator will also light up CDFHI JKL. Note that the Dolby Digital and DTS modes may only be selected when a digital input is in use. In addition, when a digital source is present, the DCR600II will automatically select and switch to the correct mode (Dolby Digital or DTS), regardless of the mode that has been previously selected. For more information on selecting digital sources, see the following section of this manual. To listen to a program in traditional two-channel stereo, using the front left and front right speakers only (plus the subwoofer if installed and configured), follow the instructions shown above for using the remote until SURR OFF appears in the Main Information Display U. Note that the DCR600II does not include a balance control. Also, as described elsewhere in this manual, the bass and treble adjustments are accessed by pressing the Tone Mode Button 6 followed by the Set Button ^. ferent methods of encoding the signals, and thus they require different decoding circuits to convert the digital signals back to analog. DTS-encoded soundtracks are available on select DVD discs, as well as on special audioonly DTS discs. You may use any CD player equipped with a digital output to play DTSencoded discs with the DCR600II. All that is required is to connect the player's output to either the Optical or Coaxial Input TM£ on the rear panel. In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS soundtracks, the DVD player must be compatible with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on the player's front panel. This does not indicate a problem with the DCR600II, as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital outputs. Note that, although early DVD players may not be able to play DTS-encoded DVDs, the DVD600II is compatible. If you are in doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS discs, consult the player's owner's manual. Selecting a Digital Source To utilize either digital mode, you must have properly connected a digital source to the DCR600II. Connect the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs TM£. The DCR600II automatically assigns the Coaxial 1 Input TM to the DVD video input. Make sure to connect the Coaxial Digital Output on the back of the DVD600II to this input. Since the DCR600II does not have an analog audio input available for the DVD source, if, in the future, you decide to use a different DVD player, one requiring an analog audio connection, you may wish to connect that player to the VID1, VID2 or VID3 input instead. When playing a digital source, first select the input using the remote or front panel controls as outlined in this manual. Next, select the digital source by pressing the Digital Input Selector Button * and then using the //¤ Buttons on the remote or the Selector y Buttons 5 on the front panel to choose any of the OPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs, as they appear in the Main Information Display U, or Source Indicators BE. This procedure may also be used to select an input source's analog audio input, if available. The DCR600II does not offer an analog audio input for DVD. Note that the DVD input of the DCR600II is configured at the factory to default to the COAX 1 digital input. (continued) 17

Using Digital Sources
Digital audio is a major advance over older systems such as the original version of Dolby Pro Logic. It delivers five discrete channels: front left, center, front right, surround left and surround right. Each channel reproduces full frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers dramatically improved dynamic range and significant improvements to signal-tonoise ratios. In addition, digital systems have the capability to deliver an additional channel that is specifically devoted to low-frequency information. This is the ".1" channel referred to when you see these systems described as "5.1". The bass channel is separate from the other channels, but since it is intentionally bandwidth-limited, sound designers have given it that unique designation. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (originally AC-3®) is a standard part of DVD, and is available on satellite broadcasts and is a part of the new high-definition television (HDTV) system. Some digital cable television systems also provide a Dolby Digital signal. However, due to cable's inherent bandwidth limitations, this may be only a 2.0-channel version rather than full 5.1-channel Dolby Digital. Check with your cable provider. Note that an optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the DCR600II to listen to the Dolby Digital soundtracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect the digital output of the demodulator to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs TM£ of the DCR600II. No demodulator is required for use with DVD players or DTS-encoded laser discs. DTS DTS is another digital audio system that is capable of delivering 5.1 audio. Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use dif-

DCR600II

Operating the DCR600II Receiver
When the digital source is playing, the DCR600II will automatically detect whether it is a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS source, or a conventional PCM signal, which is the standard output from CD players. A Bitstream Indicator A will light in the Main Information Display ( to confirm that the digital signal is Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM. Digital Status Indicators When a digital source is playing, the DCR600II senses the type of bitstream data that is present. Using this information, the correct surround mode will automatically be selected. For example, DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to switch to DTS decoding, and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding. When the unit senses PCM data from CDs, it will allow the appropriate surround sources to be selected manually. Since the range of available surround modes is dependent on the type of digital data that is present, the DCR600II uses a variety of indicators to let you know what type of signal is present. This will help you to understand the choice of modes. When a digital source is playing, a Bitstream Indicator A will light to show which type of signal is playing: DOLBY D: When the DOLBY D Indicator A lights, a Dolby Digital bitstream is being received. Depending on the settings on the source player and specific surround information and number of channels on the disc, a number of surround modes are possible. For discs with full 5.1 audio, only the Dolby Digital mode is available. When the Dolby Digital signal is only two-channel, you may also select from the Logic 7 Cinema/Music, Hall, Theater, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music/Emulation, or Dolby 3 Stereo modes. When the receiver detects a 2.0-channel Dolby Digital signal, it will automatically select Dolby Pro Logic II as the surround processing mode, and both the Dolby Digital D and Dolby Pro Logic II F indicators will light, in accordance with the requirements of Dolby Laboratories. DTS: When the DTS Indicator A lights, a DTS bitstream is being received. When the unit senses this type of data, only the DTS mode may be used. PCM: When the PCM Indicator A lights, a standard Pulse Code Modulation, or PCM, signal is being received. This is the type of digital audio used by conventional compact disc and laser disc recordings. When a PCM bitstream is present, all modes except Dolby Digital and DTS are available. In addition to the bitstream indicators, the DCR600II features a set of unique channel-input indicators that tell you how many channels of digital information are being received and/or whether the digital signal is interrupted. These indicators are the L/C/R/SL/SR/LFE letters that are inside the center boxes of the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators M in the front panel Main Information Display (. When a standard analog signal is in use, only the "L" and "R" indicators will light, as analog signals have only left and right channels, respectively. Digital signals, however, may have two, five or six separate channels, depending on the program material, the method of transmission and the way in which it was encoded. When a digital signal is playing, the letters in these indicators will light in response to the specific signal being received. It is important to note that although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred to as a "5.1" system, not all Dolby Digital DVDs or programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus, it is sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to trigger only the "L" and "R" indicators. NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both "5.1" and "2.0" versions of the same soundtrack. When playing a DVD, always be certain to check the type of material on the disc. Most discs show this information in the form of a listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket. When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack choices, you may have to make some adjustments to your DVD player (usually with the "Audio Select" button or in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the DCR600II. It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change during the course of a DVD playback. In some cases, the previews of special material will only be recorded in 2.0 audio, while the main feature is available in 5.1 audio. As long as your DVD player is set for 6channel output, the DCR600II will automatically sense changes to the bitstream and channel count and reflect them in these indicators. The letters used by the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators M also flash to indicate when a bitstream has been interrupted. This will happen when a digital input source is selected before the playback starts, or when a digital source such as a DVD is paused. The flashing indicators remind you that the playback has stopped due to the absence of a digital signal and not through any fault of the DCR600II. This is normal, and the digital playback will resume once the playback is started again. Night Mode A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode, or Dynamic Range Compression mode, which enables these input sources to be played back with full digital intelligibility while reducing the minimum peak level by 1/4 to 1/3. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others, without reducing the impact of the digital source. The Night mode is available only when Dolby Digital signals with special data are being played. The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night Mode Button on the remote. Next, press the //¤ Buttons y to select either the middle range or full-compression versions of the Night mode. To turn the Night mode off, press the //¤ Buttons y until the message in the lower third of the video display and the Main Information Display U reads D-Range Off. IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK 1. When the digital playback source is stopped, or in a Pause, Fast Forward or Chapter Search mode, the digital audio data will momentarily stop, and the channel position letters inside the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators M will flash. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the DCR600II or the source machine. The DCR600II will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard play mode. 2. Although the DCR600II will decode virtually all DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible that some future digital sources may not be compatible with the DCR600II. 3. Note that not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5.1-channel audio. Consult the program guide that accompanies the DVD to determine which type of audio has been recorded on the disc. Also, due to bandwidth limitations, digital cable television signals may contain only a 2.0-channel Dolby Digital signal. Check with your cable provider. The DCR600II will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it. 4. When a digital source is playing, you may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3 Stereo, Hall, Theater or Logic 7.

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Operating the DCR600II Receiver
5. When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, it is not possible to make an analog recording using the Tape ¶ and Video 1 Record Outputs >fi. However, the digital signals will be passed through to the Digital Audio Output ¡. PCM Audio Playback PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the noncompressed digital audio system used for compact discs and laser discs. The digital circuits in the DCR600II are capable of high-quality digital-to-analog decoding, and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD player. Connections may be made to the rear panel Optical or Coaxial Inputs TM£. To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the input for the desired source (e.g., CD). Next press the Digital Select Button * and then use the //¤ Buttons y on the remote, or the Selector Buttons 5 on the front panel, until the desired digital input choice, e.g. COAX 2 or OPTICAL 1, appears in the Main Information Display U. When a PCM source is playing, the PCM Indicator A will light. During PCM playback, you may select any surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS. Playback from PCM sources may also benefit from the Logic 7 mode. When playing back a surround-encoded PCM source, such as a surround-encoded CD, use the Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode. When playing true stereo recordings, use the Logic 7 M (or Music) mode for a wider soundstage and increased rear-channel ambience. Similarly, the Dolby Pro Logic II modes may also increase your enjoyment of PCM and analog sources. Choose the Music mode for stereo recordings. For surround-encoded sources, you may choose either the Emulation mode or the Movie mode, which more closely re-creates a Dolby Digital sound field with discrete information provided to the surround channels. With the great variety of surround modes available on the DCR600II receiver, you are encouraged to experiment to find the modes that suit your tastes, as well as different modes depending on the source mat