JVC Dd 8 Instructions

							NETWORK MEDIA SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT1546-002A[B]
DD-8
Consists of CA-DD8, SP-PWDD8, 
SP-DD8F and SP-DD8S
DD-3
Consists of CA-DD3, SP-PWDD3, 
SP-DD3F and SP-DD8S
DD-1
Consists of CA-DD1, SP-PWDD1, 
SP-DD1F and SP-DD1S
DIGITAL MEDIA SYSTEM
(Only for DD-8 and DD-3) 
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CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a  newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able 
to get out.)
• Do not place any naked flame sources, su ch as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws gov- erning the disposal of these batt eries must be followed strictly.
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, drippi ng or splashing and that no objects filled with liq-
uids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION:  Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all 
servicing to qualified service personnel.
3. CAUTION:  Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with 
optical instruments.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION L ABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
CAUTION: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to prot ect from damage, place the apparatus on a level sur-
face. The minimal clearances are shown below:
Main unit (CA-DD8/CA-DD3/CA-DD1) 
Front view Side view  
Subwoofer (SP-PWDD8/ SP-PWDD3/SP-PWDD1) 
Front view Side view
10  cm
Wall or obstructions 
Front
No obstructions
3  cm3  cm
15
cm
8  cm
Wall or obstructions 
20  cm
15  cm
15  cm
Wall or obstructions 
15  cm
Wall or obstructions 
Front
No obstructions
Warnings, cautions and others
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IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in 
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power  point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved 
extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE  to replace the fuse only with an identical  approved type, as originally fitted.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to 
avoid a possible shock hazard by inadver tent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a main s plug then follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT  make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth 
symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are  coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured  markings identifying the terminals in your plug 
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to  the terminal which is marked with the letter N or 
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to  the terminal which is marked with the letter L or 
coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT  A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
[European Union]
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be 
disposed as general household waste at it s end-of-life. Instead, the product 
should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of 
electrical and electronic equipment fo r proper treatment, recovery and recycling 
in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural 
resources and will help prevent potential  negative effects on the environment 
and human health which could otherwise  be caused by inappropriate waste 
handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recy-
cling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household 
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect di sposal of this waste, in accordance 
with national legislation.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com 
to obtain information about the take-back of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product,  please do so in accordance with applica-
ble national legislation or other rules in  your country for the treatment of old 
electrical and electronic equipment.
Attention:
This symbol is only 
valid in the Euro-
pean Union.
Dear Customer, 
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid Eu ropean directives and standards regarding electromag-
netic compatibility and electrical safety. 
European representative of Victor  Company of Japan, Limited is: 
JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH 
Postfach 10 05 52 
61145 Friedberg 
Germany
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CAUTION — F button! (CA-DD8/CA-DD3/CA-DD1) 
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). When installing 
the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily accessible. 
The  F button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
• When the system is on standby , the STANDBY lamp lights red.
• When the system is turned on , the STANDBY lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
CAUTION (SP-PWDD8/ SP-PWDD3/SP-PWDD1) 
The power supply to the subwoofer  is linked to the center unit. 
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the POWER ON lamp goes off). 
When installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily accessible. 
• When the system is turned on, the POWER ON lamp lights green. 
CAUTION 
To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the 
unit. 
SP-DD8: 41 kg 
Warnings, cautions and others (continued) 
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
“SOME DOS AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any 
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to  obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
Do read the operating instructions be fore you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including  the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections 
between pieces of equipment) are  properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 
Switch off and withdraw the mains plug  when making or changing connections.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt abou t the installation, operation or safety of your equip-
ment.
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DONT continue to operate the equipment if you are in  any doubt about it working normally, or if it is dam-
aged in any way
 — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DONT remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DONT leave equipment switched on when it is unattended un less it is specifically stated that it is designed 
for unattended operation or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on th e equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DONT use equipment such as personal stereos or radios  so that you are distracted from the requirements 
of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DONT listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DONT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment,  for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and sh orten the life of the equipment.
DONT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always 
fit the manufacturers approved stan d or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DONT allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
— 
NEVER let anyone, especially  children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case.
— this could result in a fatal electrical shock.
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment  of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. 
Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain 
the best possible performance from the unit.
Part description ............................. 3
Using the remote control .............. 4
Preparation ..................................... 5
Connecting the antennas ................................ 5
Connecting the speakers ................................ 6
Connecting a TV ........................................... 12
Connecting a portable digital audio player .... 15
Connecting other digital audio devices ......... 16
Connecting other analog audio devices ........ 16
Connecting the power cable ......................... 16
Basic operations .......................... 17
Using the number buttons ............................. 17
Turning on the main unit ............................... 17
Adjusting the volume..................................... 17
Turning off the sound temporarily ................. 17
Sharpening the voice sound ......................... 18
Adjusting the bass/treble sound .................... 18
Adjusting the volume of the center 
surround speaker/subwoofer ...................... 18
Adjusting the volume balance between 
the left and right speakers .......................... 18
Changing the brightness of the display 
window........................................................ 19
Using the sleep timer .................................... 19
Auto standby function ................................... 20
Locking disc ejection ..................................... 20
Listening to radio broadcasts .... 21
Selecting a radio station................................ 21
Tuning in to a preset radio station................. 22
Radio Data System ....................................... 22
Basic operations of disc/file 
playback ....................................... 26
Playing back a disc ....................................... 26
Playing back a file ......................................... 27
Display window on the main unit for 
disc/file types .............................................. 28
Stopping playback......................................... 30Resuming playback....................................... 30
Pausing playback .......................................... 31
Advancing the picture frame by frame .......... 31
Fast reverse/fast forward search .................. 31
Playing back from a position 10 seconds 
before.......................................................... 31
Slow motion playback ................................... 31
Skipping to the beginning of a 
chapter/track/file ......................................... 31
Selecting a chapter/track using the number 
buttons ........................................................ 32
Skipping at approximately 5 minute 
intervals ...................................................... 32
Selecting a track from the menu screen ....... 32
Convenient functions of disc/file 
playback .......................................33
Selecting the audio language, subtitle 
language and view angle ............................ 33
Playing back a disc/file in the desired order 
(Program playback) .................................... 34
Playing back a disc/file in a random order 
(Random playback)..................................... 35
Magnifying the picture ................................... 35
Playing back a disc/file repeatedly 
(Repeat playback)....................................... 36
Selecting the surround mode ........................ 36
Adjusting the picture quality (VFP)................ 37
Using the status bar and the 
menu bar .......................................38
Playing back a specified part repeatedly 
(A-B repeat playback) ................................. 39
Designating the time 
(Time search).............................................. 39
Changing the initial settings with 
the preference screen .................40
Basic operations ........................................... 40
LANGUAGE .................................................. 40
PICTURE ...................................................... 41
AUDIO........................................................... 42
OTHERS ....................................................... 42
Language codes ..........................43
Introduction
Preparation
Basic operations
Listening to radio broadcasts
Basic operations of disc/file 
playback
Convenient functions of disc/
file playback
Table of contents
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IntroductionPlaying back sources from other 
devices.......................................... 44
Selecting other devices as  the source .......... 44
Selecting the signal gain ............................... 44
QP LINK ........................................................ 45
Operating other devices using the 
remote control....... ....................... 46
Operating a TV using the remote control ...... 46
Operating a VCR/STB using the 
remote control............................................. 47
Notes on operation .. .................... 49
Suitable locations for the  main unit ............... 49
Condensation ........ ........................................ 49
Cleaning the main unit .................................. 49
License and trademark ................................. 49
Notes on handling ............ ............................. 50
Notes on discs/files . .................... 51
Playable disc/file types.................................. 51
Data hierarchy............................................... 54
Handling discs....... ........................................ 54
Troubleshooting ........ .................. 55
Specifications .......... .................... 56
Main unit (CA-DD8/CA-DD3/CA-DD1) .......... 56
Subwoofer for DD-8 
(SP-PWDD8) .............................................. 56
Subwoofer for DD-3  (SP-PWDD3) .............................................. 56
Subwoofer for DD-1  (SP-PWDD1) .............................................. 57
Left and right speakers for DD-8 
(SP-DD8F) .................................................. 57
Left and right speakers for DD-3  (SP-DD3F) .................................................. 57
Left and right speakers for DD-1  (SP-DD1F) .................................................. 57
Center surround speaker for DD-8/DD-3  (SP-DD8S) .................................................. 58
Center surround speaker for DD-1 
(SP-DD1S) .................................................. 58
Supplied accessories .................................... 58
Playing back sources from 
other devices
Operating other devices 
using the remote control
Reference
How to read this manual
• This manual explains operations assuming  that you will use the remote control. Some 
buttons on the main unit are the same as 
those on the remote control. You can use 
either button in this case.
• This manual explains operations mainly with  diagrams of the remote control supplied with 
DD-8/DD-3. If you  are operating DD-1, 
please keep in mind the differences between 
your remote control shown on page 4.
• Some diagrams in this manual are simplified 
or exaggerated for the purpose of explana-
tion.
• You can operate some functions differently 
from the explanation given in this manual. 
• Depending on the disc/file, you may not  obtain the explained result even after follow-
ing the operation in this manual. 
• The following marks refer to the usable  discs/files for the ex plained function. 
• “VCD” stands for “Video Compact Disc”. 
• “SVCD” stands for “Super Video Compact  Disc”.
•  An “ASF” file means a file recorded in  “Advanced Systems Format”.
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Introduction
The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained. 
*1 The [PHONES] terminal is for connecting a pair of headphones equipped with a stereo plug (not supplied). 
When the headphones are connected, the speakers do not produce any sound. (“HEADPHONE” appears 
in the display window.) 
 
*2 For DD-8/DD-3 users: Refer to the separate volume of the operation manual for the network function. 
For DD-1 users: The [LAN] terminal is not available. 
*3 For DD-8/DD-3 users: Refer to page 12.
For DD-1 users: The [HDMI] terminal is not available. 
 
Refer to “Display window” shown below. 
 
Front view
These terminals are available when 
the front cover is open.Remote control sensor STANDBY lamp
Rear view 
Display window
Part description
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Introduction
The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts 
are explained. There are some differences between DD-8/DD-3 
and DD-1 in the locations of the remote control 
buttons as shown below.
• If the effective range of the remote control 
decreases, replace both batteries.
■ CAUTION
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
Point the remote control directly at the 
front of the main unit.
• Do not block the remote control sensor on the 
main unit.
• Use the remote control at a position higher than 
the main unit.
DD-8/DD-3 DD-1
*1
Refer to the separate 
volume of the opera-
tion manual for the 
network function.Refer to page 19.
*2
Refer to page 19. No button
Inserting the batteries into the 
remote control
R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell 
batteries (supplied)
Operating the system from the 
remote control
Using the remote control
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Preparation
  
Setting up the AM loop antenna
Connecting the AM loop antenna
Turn the AM loop antenna to find the best position 
for radio reception.
NOTE
• Make sure that the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals. This could cause poor 
reception.
  
If reception is poor
NOTE
• A coaxial cable is recommended as it reduces interference for FM reception.
Connecting the antennas
AM loop antenna (supplied)
If insulation covers the tips of the 
antenna cable, twist and pull off 
the insulation.
Main unit (rear view)
FM antenna (supplied)
Main unit (rear view) FM antenna 
Stretch out the FM 
antenna horizontally. 
Main unit (rear view)
Outdoor FM antenna 
cable (not supplied)  
75
Ω coaxial connector 
(not supplied)
PreparationDo not turn on the power until you complete the connection .
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