ENG Electric UNIDISK SC PLAYER User Manual

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UNIDISK SC PLAYER  
Owner's Manual  
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Important Safety Information  
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Important Safety Instructions  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
Explanation of symbols used in this manual or on the rear/underside of the apparatus:  
4. Follow all instructions.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated  
dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufficient magnitude to cause  
electric shock.  
5. Do not use the apparatus near water, for example near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a  
wet basement, near a swimming pool etc.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Site the  
apparatus so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the  
apparatus should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation  
openings, or placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air  
through the ventilation openings.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation,  
maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals.  
For apparatus connected to the mains electricity supply  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
CAUTION  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER.  
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
REPLACE THE MAINS FUSE IN THE PLUG WITH ONE OF THE SAME TYPE AND RATING.  
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug. A polarised plug has two blades  
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide  
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult  
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and  
at the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
WARNING  
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS  
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN.  
12. Use only with the stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug has been damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
MAINS PLUGS  
This apparatus is supplied with a non-rewireable mains plug for the intended country.  
Replacement mains leads can be obtained from your Linn retailer. Should you need to  
change the plug please dispose of it carefully. A plug with bared conductors is  
dangerous if engaged in a live socket.  
15. Wall or ceiling mounting. Mount the apparatus to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.  
16. Power sources. Connect the apparatus to a power supply only of the type described in the operating  
instructions or marked on the apparatus.  
17. Mains plug. Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus from the mains supply. The mains plug must be  
accessible at all times. Use the mains switch (if applicable) when the apparatus is not in use.  
18. Power lines. An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.  
The Brown wire must be connected to the Live (Line) supply pin.  
The Blue wire must be connected to the Neutral supply pin.  
The Green/Yellow wire must be connected to the Earth (Ground) supply pin.  
19. Outdoor antenna grounding. If an outdoor antenna is connected to the apparatus, ensure that the  
antenna system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static build up. In the  
USA see article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 concerning installation requirements.  
20. Telephone line. Do not connect the apparatus to a telephone line except where specifically instructed to do so.  
21. Objects and liquid entry. Do not let objects or liquids fall into the apparatus. Do not expose the apparatus to  
dripping or splashing. Do not place a vessel containing liquid on top of the apparatus.  
22. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.  
23. The apparatus has been designed for use in moderate and tropical climates.  
Please contact your retailer or a competent electrician if you are in any doubt.  
Refer to the rear or underside of the product for fuse and power consumption  
information.  
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CE Declaration of Conformity  
Linn Products Ltd declare that this product is in conformance with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and  
Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.  
The conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive number 73/23/EEC (LVD) is proved by  
full compliance with the following standards:  
Standard number  
Date of issue  
Test type  
EN60065  
2002  
General requirements  
Marking  
Hazardous radiation  
Heating under normal conditions  
Shock hazards under normal  
operating conditions  
Insulation requirements  
Fault conditions  
Mechanical strength  
Parts connected to the mains supply  
Components  
Terminal devices  
External flexible cords  
Electrical connections and mechanical fixings  
Protection against electric shock  
Stability and mechanical hazards  
Resistance to fire  
The conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive number 89/336/EEC (EMC) is proved by  
full compliance with the following standards:  
Standard number  
EN55013  
EN55013  
Date of issue  
2001  
2001  
Test type  
Conducted emissions  
Absorbed emissions  
Immunity  
EN55020  
2002  
FCC notice  
NOTE:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part  
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed 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  
English  
Copyright and Acknowledgements  
Copyright and Acknowledgements  
Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute  
content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial,  
satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), streaming applications (via Internet,  
intranets and/or other networks), other content distribution systems (pay-audio or  
audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on physical media (compact discs, digital  
versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like). An  
independent license for such use is required.  
Copyright © 2004 Linn Products Ltd. First edition April 2004.  
Linn Products Limited, Glasgow Road, Waterfoot, Eaglesham, Glasgow, G76 OEQ,  
Scotland, United Kingdom.  
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval  
system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,  
recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
UK Registered Design No.: 3021660  
Printed in the United Kingdom.  
Trade marks used in this publication: Linn and the Linn logo are registered trade marks  
of Linn Products Limited. UNIDISK, SILVER DISK ENGINE, CLASSIK, INTERSEKT and  
KNEKT are trade marks of Linn Products Limited.  
“DVD Logo” is a trade mark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.  
"DTS", and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trade marks of Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the  
double-D symbol are trade marks of Dolby Laboratories.  
CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE  
FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE  
DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE  
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE  
'STANDARD DEFINITION' OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING TV SET  
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL, CONTACT YOUR RETAILER.  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method  
claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by  
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection  
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home  
and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation.  
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
The content of this manual is furnished for information use only, is subject to change  
without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Linn Products Limited.  
Linn Products Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or  
inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.  
Linn Products Limited disclaims any proprietary interest in trade marks and trade names  
other than its own.  
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Contents  
Contents  
Locating a particular point on a disc  
Fast search forwards and backwards  
Fast scan forwards and backwards  
Slow search forwards and backwards  
Slow scan forwards and backwards  
Direct time selection  
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Introduction  
Disc types  
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Audio outputs  
Cleaning  
Connecting  
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2
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3
4
Using program modes to control playback  
Repeat disc  
Unpacking  
Voltage selection  
Positioning  
Back panel - SCART version  
Back panel - Phono version  
Repeat chapter/track  
Repeat section  
Shuffle program  
Include program  
Exclude program  
Front Panel and Handset  
Front panel  
5
5
6
6
Using DVD-Video and DVD-Audio menus  
Further playback options for DVD-Videos and DVD-Audios 26  
25  
Handset  
Handset modes  
Language or audio stream selection  
Subtitles  
Angle selection  
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26  
26  
26  
Standby mode  
Video Output  
7
7
Zoom and pan  
Additional information on Video CDs and Super VCDs  
Additional file formats  
Replay file  
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27  
28  
28  
28  
Setup Menus  
About the setup menus  
General Setup  
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7
9
Shuffle program  
Include program  
Speaker Setup  
Progressive Scan Setup  
HDMI Setup  
Video Source Setup  
Audio Setup  
Preferences  
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12  
12  
13  
14  
16  
Surround Sound and Audio Modes  
29  
Pre-amplifier  
30  
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Volume and muting  
Trim adjustment  
Balance adjustment  
Auxiliary source selection  
Playing Discs  
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First of all  
Front panel symbols  
Displayed disc information  
Basic operation  
User Options  
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32  
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Changing the user options’ settings  
Table of user options  
Playing Super Audio CDs  
Technical Specification  
Guarantee and Service  
34  
35  
Locating titles/groups/chapters/tracks on a disc  
Direct title/group selection  
Next and previous chapter/track selection  
Direct chapter/track selection  
Direct track selection  
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Replay chapter/track  
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Introduction  
that the Linn UNIDISK SC is in any way at fault. There are many web sites that display  
details of discs that have known playback problems and we suggest that you consult  
with this published data before you make any judgments regarding the Linn  
UNIDISK SC’s playback abilities. We welcome the receipt of all suspect discs as this may  
assist us in ensuring that the Linn UNIDISK SC continues to develop but cannot accept  
discs from end users on the basis that we have made any warranty about being able to  
learn how to play them.  
Introduction  
The UNIDISK SC player is a precision-engineered, high-fidelity audio and video source  
component with integrated surround-sound processing and control, designed to facilitate  
access to all of the latest high-definition, high-quality music and movie formats and  
deliver superb multi-channel playback.  
The UNIDISK SC player features Linn’s proprietary SILVER DISK ENGINE technology  
which, unlike the signal processing systems within the majority of multi-format players,  
identifies source material and processes signals in their native format. CD, Super Audio  
CD, DVD-Video and DVD-Audio are therefore handled independently and optimised with  
the precise decoding solution for which they were designed, making the UNIDISK SC  
player the only no-compromise universal source and control component.  
Novelty discs  
Do not play irregularly shaped discs (heart-shaped, business card size, etc) in the  
UNIDISK SC as they may damage the player.  
Audio outputs  
The audio outputs for compatible disc types are as follows:  
We believe that the development of a high-performance universal solution for all quality  
disc formats allows us to satisfy your increasingly diverse needs. Regardless of which  
formats the recording and film industries choose to support, you may rest assured that  
the UNIDISK range will remain the benchmark for versatility, performance and quality  
for many years to come.  
Disc type  
Super Audio CD  
DVD-Audio  
Digital  
None  
Analogue  
As mix* / Stereo downmix**  
As mix* / Stereo downmix**  
As mix* / Stereo downmix**  
None  
DVD-Video  
As mix*  
(Dolby Surround or DTS)  
Disc types  
DVD-Video (stereo)  
CD  
Stereo  
Stereo  
As mix*  
Stereo  
Stereo / Dolby PL II surround encoding  
Stereo / Dolby PL II surround encoding  
As mix* / Stereo downmix**  
Stereo  
Discs marked with the following logos are compatible with your UNIDISK SC:  
DTS CD  
Video CD / Super VCD  
Recordable  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
* Means as many audio channels as are present in the source material.  
**Means that multi-channel source material can be downmixed to two channels.  
Cleaning  
In addition, the UNIDISK SC will play most copy-protected audio discs and data discs  
containing MP3, MPEG-2 and JPEG files.  
Disconnect the UNIDISK SC from the power supply before cleaning. Remove dust and  
fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using domestic cleaning products on the unit.  
Important note  
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure universal compatibility with all approved  
disc types, it is impossible to guarantee full operation of every function of the Linn  
UNIDISK SC player with every disc that is on sale now or in the future. We have tested  
many of the disc types that are currently available but many discs that are on sale at  
this time do not conform to the published and accepted formal specifications. For this  
reason, we are unable to accept any responsibility for the player being unable to  
playback any particular disc. If you have discs that do not play on the Linn UNIDISK SC,  
which are subsequently found to play on other brands of player, then this does not imply  
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Connecting  
Connecting  
Positioning  
This chapter explains how to install the UNIDISK SC player into your hi-fi/AV system.  
You can position your UNIDISK SC almost anywhere you find convenient, but please  
consider the following points:  
Note:  
In this manual, ‘display device’ refers to plasma screens, projectors, projection TVs,  
monitors, LCD TVs and televisions.  
Allow at least 10cm of space to the sides, rear and above the UNIDISK SC for air  
circulation.  
You should have no problems operating the UNIDISK SC with the handset  
Unpacking  
wherever it is placed in a room, provided you keep your UNIDISK SC out of direct  
sunlight.  
The UNIDISK SC is supplied with the following accessories:  
luminescent handset with booklet  
Note regarding Plasma and LCD screens  
Plasma and large LCD screens emit infra-red (IR) frequencies that can interfere with the  
IR remote operation of the UNIDISK SC if the emitted IR hits the product’s display. Take  
care not to place the UNIDISK SC in a position where it faces the Plasma / LCD screen  
or otherwise allows the emitted IR to shine directly on to it. A position below or directly  
adjacent to the screen will normally avoid such interference.  
2 x RO3 (AAA) batteries for the handset  
mains lead  
1 pair of black interconnect cables  
this manual  
Important:  
Do not open the UNIDISK SC’s disc drawer if the unit is behind glass doors as this can  
damage the drawer’s mechanism.  
We recommend that you retain all packaging in case you need to transport the  
UNIDISK SC at a later date.  
Voltage selection  
The UNIDISK SC contains an automatic internal mains voltage switch. This switch  
operates on all worldwide mains voltages from 100V to 240V. Manual adjustment on the  
product for setting the input mains voltage is not possible.  
This unit must be earthed. Use the earthed mains lead supplied. Never use an  
unearthed plug or adaptor.  
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Connecting  
Back panel - SCART version  
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Mains input  
MAIN IN, ROOM 1-4 For linking products in a KNEKT system.  
1
2
3
Power switch  
14 ROOM RX TX Indicate signals being transmitted between products in a KNEKT  
system.  
IR OUT 1 and 2 Infrared flasher connectors. Allow the control via the handset of  
15  
16  
auxiliary devices that accept infrared signals.  
Line output connectors Line outputs for connection to a power amplifier and  
subwoofer.  
4
5
6
7
8
RS232 IN and OUT For operating the unit via a PC or touch-screen device.  
REMOTE IN and OUT For installing the unit in a KNEKT system.  
S-VIDEO OUT For connection to a display device that accepts an S-video signal.  
S-VIDEO IN For connection to a VCR with an S-video output.  
TV OUT Line (fixed) level for connection to a display device with volume controls or  
to an external pre-amplifier.  
17  
18  
AUX 1 and 2 Analogue inputs for auxiliary sources.  
DIGITAL IN 1-4 Two SPDIF (electrical) and two TOSLINK (optical) digital inputs for  
auxiliary sources.  
TV SCART For connection to the SCART socket on a display device. This connection  
carries composite or RGB video and two-channel audio.  
19  
DIGITAL OUT SPDIF and TOSLINK For connection to devices with digital inputs.  
9
VCR SCART For connection to the SCART socket on a VCR.  
Note:  
Audio signals from Super Audio CDs and DVD-Audio discs are output as analogue only.  
There is no output for these disc types from the digital connectors.  
10  
11  
HDMI For connection to a display device with an HDMI or DVI/HDCP digital input.  
MAIN RX TX Indicate signals being transmitted between products in a KNEKT  
system.  
Before connecting or disconnecting any of the plugs on the back panel, the  
UNIDISK SC should be disconnected from the power supply. If this is not done  
you may generate surges which could damage the UNIDISK SC or other  
components in your AV system.  
12  
ACC Accessory socket. For installing the UNIDISK SC in a KNEKT system or for  
connection to an infrared repeater.  
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Back panel - Phono version  
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Mains input  
ROOM RX TX Indicate signals being transmitted between products in a KNEKT system.  
1
2
3
Power switch  
15 Line output connectors Line outputs for connection to a power amplifier and  
subwoofer.  
IR OUT 1 and 2 Infrared flasher connectors. Allow the control via the handset of  
auxiliary devices that accept infrared signals.  
TV OUT Line (fixed) level for connection to a display device with volume controls or  
16  
to an external pre-amplifier.  
4
5
RS232 IN and OUT For operating the unit via a PC or touch-screen device.  
REMOTE IN and OUT For installing the unit in a KNEKT system.  
S-VIDEO OUT For connection to a display device that accepts an S-video signal.  
S-VIDEO IN For connection to a VCR with an S-video output.  
17  
18  
19  
AUX 1 and 2 Analogue inputs for auxiliary sources.  
R IN TV, L IN TV For connection to a television’s audio outputs.  
R IN VCR, L IN VCR For connection to a VCR’s audio outputs.  
6
7
20  
DIGITAL IN 1-4 Two SPDIF (electrical) and two TOSLINK (optical) digital inputs for  
auxiliary sources.  
8
YPrPb IN and OUT Component video inputs and outputs.  
9
CVBS IN and OUT Composite video input and output.  
DIGITAL OUT SPDIF and TOSLINK For connection to devices with digital inputs.  
21  
HDMI For connection to a display device with an HDMI or DVI/HDCP digital input.  
10  
Note:  
Audio signals from Super Audio CDs and DVD-Audio discs are output as analogue only.  
There is no output for these disc types from the digital connectors.  
11 MAIN RX TX Indicate signals being transmitted between products in a KNEKT  
system.  
Before connecting or disconnecting any of the plugs on the back panel, the  
UNIDISK SC should be disconnected from the power supply. If this is not done  
you may generate surges which could damage the UNIDISK SC or other  
components in your AV system.  
ACC Accessory socket. For installing the UNIDISK SC in a KNEKT system or for  
connection to an infrared repeater.  
12  
13  
MAIN IN, ROOM 1-4 For linking products in a KNEKT system.  
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Front Panel and Handset  
Front Panel and Handset  
Front panel  
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1
6
SELECT  
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K
S
C
4
5
2
7
8
Disc drawer  
1
2
Front panel display  
Opens/closes the disc drawer.  
3
4
5
6
,
Skips/searches backwards, navigates left in a menu, decreases volume.  
Skips/searches forwards, navigates right in a menu, increases volume.  
,
, SELECT Starts playback, selects an item in a menu, puts unit into standby, brings unit out of standby.  
, Pauses playback, navigates down in a menu, changes source.  
7
8
,
Stops playback, navigates up in a menu, changes source.  
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Front Panel and Handset  
Handset  
DVD TV  
1
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21  
22  
1
2
3
LEDs Indicate when a signal is being transmitted from the  
handset.  
AUX For selecting auxiliary input/output sources.  
T U N E R  
ALL  
ONE  
A - B  
DISP  
2
3
DVD For selecting Disc mode and the main menu screen on  
DVD-Videos and DVD-Audios.  
19  
RANDOM  
INCLUDE  
SHUFFLE  
EXCLUDE  
INTRO  
DISP (display) Changes the time display on the front panel  
when playing discs and selects the video output format.  
GOTO  
23  
RECORD  
‘enter’ Executes a setting (has same functionality as SELECT  
key on front panel).  
GOTO For jumping to a particular chapter, track, title or time  
on a disc.  
SURR  
4
24  
25  
26  
RETURN Moves up a layer on DVD-Video and DVD-Audio menus.  
Fast search backwards.  
5
6
7
ADJUST  
STORE  
SHIFT  
20  
4
5
6
SURR (surround) Selects surround sound formats.  
ADJUST Accesses the pre-amplifier functions.  
Fast search forwards.  
TV  
STORE Replays a chapter/track. Used in Include and Exclude  
program modes.  
21  
22  
27  
Fast scan forwards.  
8
9
TITLE  
DVD  
28  
29  
Fast scan backwards  
7
8
VOL - / + Adjust the volume level.  
ZOOM Magnifies screen image.  
ANGLE Selects available viewing positions on DVD-Videos.  
(mute) Mutes/unmutes the audio output.  
TITLE Enters a DVD-Video or DVD-Audio title menu.  
23  
10  
11  
30  
31  
9
KNEKT functions Used if the unit is installed in a KNEKT  
system.  
10  
For navigating on-screen menus and adjusting  
settings.  
24  
25  
SETUP  
RETURN  
PRESET  
TUNE  
SCAN  
+
11  
12  
13  
SETUP Enters/exits on-screen setup menus.  
(play/pause) Plays or pauses a disc.  
(stop/eject) Stops a disc. Opens/closes the disc drawer.  
Previous chapter/track selection.  
Keys and functions not listed above do not function with the  
UNIDISK SC but may with other Linn products.  
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26  
27  
13  
14  
SIGNAL  
BAND  
SUB-T  
MONO  
ANGLE  
--  
Handset modes  
28  
+
--  
14  
15  
Pressing a source key (DVD, CD, TUNER, TV or AUX) on the handset  
will select that source and will put the handset into the mode of  
that source. The function of the handset keys varies for the  
different sources, so you may find that occasionally when using the  
handset the UNIDISK SC does not respond as expected. This is  
because the handset and the unit are set to different sources. To  
correct this, simply press the DVD key on the handset.  
ZOOM  
AUDIO  
15  
16  
17  
29  
30  
31  
Next chapter/track selection.  
ALARM  
WHERE  
16 AUDIO For selecting audio streams on DVD-Videos and  
DVD-Audios, and for selecting layers on SACDs.  
TIMER  
WHAT  
DO  
SUB-T Selects and cycles through available DVD-Video  
subtitles.  
17  
18  
(Standby) Brings unit out of, or puts into, standby mode.  
19 Digits 0-9 / Shifted functions Numeric keys. Access to certain  
additional functions.  
20  
SHIFT Allows access to additional function on certain digit keys.  
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Video Output / Setup Menus  
Press DISP again. The current setting for the video scan mode is shown on the  
front panel display. To change the video scan mode, press or . The options  
available are INTERLACED (for display devices that accept an interlaced signal)  
and PROGRESSIVE (for display devices that accept a progressive signal). If your  
display device accepts both types, select PROGRESSIVE as this setting provides  
better picture quality.  
Standby mode  
DVD TV  
T
U
N
E
R
STANDBY  
ALL  
ONE  
A
-
B
DISP  
GOTO  
SURR  
RANDOM  
INCLUDE  
SHUFFLE  
EXCLUDE  
INTRO  
RECORD  
STANDBY  
ADJUST  
STORE  
SHIFT  
After a few seconds the front panel display will change to its previous display.  
TV  
TITLE  
DVD  
SELECT  
Setup Menus  
SETUP  
RETURN  
PRESET  
TUNE  
SCAN  
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SIGNAL  
BAND  
SUB-T  
MONO  
ANGLE  
--  
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ZOOM  
AUDIO  
The on-screen setup menus enable you to configure your UNIDISK SC to suit the  
requirements of your display device, the speakers in your AV system and much more. It  
is essential that you use the setup menus to inform the UNIDISK SC about components  
that it is connected to. Please take the time to configure your UNIDISK SC correctly.  
To toggle between standby mode and operation mode:  
Using the handset  
The menus are divided into seven categories:  
Press the  
key.  
General Setup  
Using the front panel  
For configuring the general audio and video setup of the unit.  
Press and hold the  
key.  
Speaker Setup  
Note: Pressing any key on the front panel will bring the unit out of standby  
For configuring the unit to the number, size and position of your loudspeakers.  
Progressive Scan Setup  
For configuring the progressive outputs on the unit, if used.  
Video Output  
In order to set up your UNIDISK SC you must first  
ensure that the unit is outputting the correct video  
signal type for your display device.  
HDMI Setup  
DVD TV  
For configuring the HDMI output on the unit, if used.  
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DISP  
GOTO  
SURR  
DISP  
RANDOM  
INCLUDE  
SHUFFLE  
EXCLUDE  
INTRO  
Video Source Setup  
For configuring the video output of the unit.  
RECORD  
ADJUST  
STORE  
SHIFT  
To do this:  
Audio Setup  
For configuring the audio output of the unit.  
TV  
Press and hold DISP (display) on the handset.  
TITLE  
DVD  
The current setting for the output video format is  
shown on the front panel display. To change the  
video format, press or . The options available  
are PAL, NTSC, and Native (for display devices  
that accept both PAL and NTSC).  
Preferences  
For setting up additional features such as subtitles and parental control. (This category  
cannot be accessed if there is a disc playing in the unit.)  
SETUP  
RETURN  
PRESET  
TUNE  
SCAN  
+
Note:  
SIGNAL  
BAND  
SUB-T  
MONO  
ANGLE  
--  
The setup menus can be accessed when a disc is playing in the unit (bar the Preferences  
menus, see above) unless the disc is a DVD-Audio.  
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--  
ZOOM  
AUDIO  
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ALL  
ONE  
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DISP  
Press ‘enter’ on the front panel or SELECT on the  
RANDOM  
INCLUDE  
SHUFFLE  
EXCLUDE  
INTRO  
GOTO  
handset. The Preferences menu is displayed.  
RECORD  
SELECT  
SURR  
ADJUST  
STORE  
SHIFT  
TV  
TITLE  
DVD  
SELECT  
'enter'  
SETUP  
SETUP  
RETURN  
PRESET  
TUNE  
SCAN  
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Use the  
key to move to the Disc Menu option.  
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The language options are displayed.  
SIGNAL  
BAND  
SUB-T  
MONO  
ANGLE  
--  
+
--  
ZOOM  
AUDIO  
ALARM  
WHERE  
TIMER  
WHAT  
DO  
To access the setup menus:  
Ensure your display device is on and tuned to the  
UNIDISK SC’s video output signal  
Use the key to move to the first language option.  
Use the  
key to move to the desired language.  
Press SETUP on the handset. Your display device  
Press ‘enter’ or SELECT to select the highlighted  
option.  
screen shows the Setup Menu – Main Page.  
To navigate the setup menus and make a selection:  
To exit from the setup menus:  
Use the  
menus.  
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keys on the front panel or handset to move around the  
Press SETUP on the handset.  
or  
Press ‘enter’ on the handset or SELECT on the front panel to select an option.  
Use the  
key on the handset or front panel to  
highlight the Main Page option at the bottom of each  
menu.  
Example:  
If you wanted to change the language used for displaying a DVD-Video menu, you would  
follow these steps:  
Press ‘enter’ to return to the Setup Menu – Main Page.  
From the Setup Menu – Main Page use the  
the front panel or handset to move to the  
Preferences option.  
key on  
Use the  
key to highlight the Exit Setup option. Press ‘enter’.  
Some changes made in the setup menus will be implemented immediately. Others will be  
implemented after exiting setup.  
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NTSC Type  
For countries that use the NTSC signal standard.  
General Setup  
OSD Language (on-screen display language)  
Default setting: North American  
Default setting: English  
If in the U.S.A. or Canada, set to North American.  
If not in the U.S.A. or Canada, set to World.  
Choose the language you want on-screen information  
and menus displayed in.  
Prim. (Primary) Display Device  
Default setting: Interlaced  
Aspect Ratio  
Default setting: 16:9  
The UNIDISK SC is able to account for the video delay  
inherent in the processing required for progressive video  
signals, thus ensuring that both video and audio signals  
are output simultaneously. Set this option to suit the  
main display device in your AV system.  
Choose the option that matches your display device;  
either 4:3, Letterbox or 16:9.  
IMPORTANT NOTES - HDMI  
If you wish to use the UNIDISK SC’s HDMI output, your display device must be HDMI or  
DVI/HDCP compatible. No picture will be available on a display device that has a DVI  
input but is not HDMI or DVI/HDCP compatible.  
Video Standard  
If you have already selected the video signal standard  
for your TV using the DISP (display) key on the handset  
(see Video Output section at the start of this chapter),  
skip this item.  
If the HDMI setting is selected, the UNIDISK SC’s digital audio outputs (SPDIF and  
TOSLINK) will provide stereo only – i.e. digital surround sound will be unavailable on  
these outputs. Analogue outputs are unaffected.  
To restore digital surround sound to these outputs, access HDMI Setup (see page 12) and  
set HDMI Audio to Off.  
Default setting: Native  
Choose the option that matches the video signal  
standard accepted by your display device. Set to Native  
if your display device accepts both NTSC and PAL standards.  
Interlaced Out (this item is not availalble  
on the Phono version)  
Default setting: RGB  
Notes:  
If Video Standard is set to Native you may notice the screen flicker when a DVD-Video  
begins to play. This happens when the UNIDISK SC switches from one video signal  
standard to the other.  
Select the video output signal accepted by your display  
device. If your display device accepts both RGB and  
YPrPb signals, set to YPrPb as it usually provides better  
picture quality.  
If your display device only accepts one type of standard and a PAL to NTSC, or NTSC to  
PAL conversion is applied, you may notice degradation in the picture quality when  
viewing DVD-Videos or DVD-Audios that have been recorded in the other standard.  
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Colour Level (applies to the YPrPb outputs on  
the Phono version, only)  
Screen Saver  
Default setting: On  
Default setting: Standard  
If an image is paused on your display device for too  
long, damage to the screen can result. Setting to On  
enables a screen saver (a blank screen) after three  
minutes.  
The Colour Level option adjusts the amount of colour  
information sent to your display device.  
If you want the UNIDISK SC to determine the setting  
based on the video format of the disc being played, set  
to Auto.  
Press ‘enter’ to remove the screen saver.  
If your display device accepts a 1 V peak-to-peak input,  
set to High.  
If your display device accepts a 0.7 V peak-to-peak input, set to Standard.  
Speaker Setup  
Picture Mode  
Default setting: Auto  
Front  
Default setting: Large  
Choose the option that best suits the speakers in your  
system:  
Due to the process of converting movies shot on film  
into the digital format recorded onto DVD-Videos,  
flickering of images can occur on a display device.  
The UNIDISK SC offers two methods of eliminating this  
effect: High-Res and Non-Flicker. As the correct  
method is dependent on each DVD-Video, we suggest  
you choose the Auto setting which will allow the  
UNIDISK SC to select the best method for each disc.  
Large front speakers (full-range frequency response),  
set to Large.  
Small front speakers (limited bass response),  
set to Small.  
Note:  
The setting you choose for your front speakers  
determines the options available for other speakers.  
Angle Mark  
Default setting: Off  
Centre  
Default setting: Large  
If set to On, the  
symbol appears on your display  
Choose the option that best suits the speaker in your  
system:  
device to inform you when a multi-angle portion of a  
DVD-Video is being played. The number of available  
camera angles is displayed next to the symbol.  
Large centre speaker (full-range frequency response),  
set to Large.  
Small centre speaker (limited bass response),  
set to Small.  
No centre speaker, set to Off.  
Closed Captions  
Default setting: Off  
Set to On to view Closed Captions (for the deaf and  
hard-of-hearing) that might be available on a  
DVD-Video.  
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Surround  
Default setting: Large  
Surround Posn. (position)  
Default setting: 1.5 m/5 ft  
Choose the option that best suits the speakers in your  
system:  
Calculate the approximate distance between your  
seating position and your surround speakers.  
Large surround speakers (full-range frequency  
response), set to Large.  
Highlight the 1.5 m/5 ft option. Use the  
key on the  
Small surround speakers (limited bass response),  
set to Small.  
No surround speaker, set to Off.  
handset or front panel to increase the distance shown  
(up to 9.2 m/30 ft).  
Select the appropriate distance by pressing ‘enter’ on the handset or front panel.  
Subwoofer  
Default setting: On  
Note:  
It is not necessary to set the position for a subwoofer.  
If you have connected a subwoofer, set to On.  
If you have not connected a subwoofer, set to Off.  
Test Tone  
For maximum enjoyment of your UNIDISK SC, it is  
important to ensure that the volume level reaching your  
seating position is the same for each speaker in your  
system. Speaker volume trim is adjusted using the unit’s  
test tone feature.  
The next menus allow speaker distances to be described to  
the UNIDISK SC so that the unit can add time delays to  
certain speakers. This ensures the sound from all the  
speakers reaches your seating position at the same time.  
Front Posn. (position)  
Default setting: 1.5 m/5 ft  
When set to On, a tone signal is sent to all speakers  
(except a subwoofer*) starting with the front left and  
moving in a clockwise direction.  
Calculate the approximate distance between your  
seating position and your front speakers.  
To perform speaker volume trim:  
Highlight the 1.5 m/5 ft option then use the  
the handset or front panel to increase the distance  
shown (up to 9.2 m/30 ft).  
key on  
Set Test Tone to On. The test tone display appears on the UNIDISK SC’s front  
panel.  
Wait for the test tone to reach the speaker you wish to adjust (your display device  
Select the appropriate distance by pressing ‘enter’ on the handset or front panel.  
and the front panel indicate which speaker the tone is emitting from).  
Repeatedly press or hold VOL - / + on the handset to trim the volume as  
Centre Posn. (position)  
Default setting: 1.5 m/5 ft  
required.** Volume trim range is –10 to +10 (in 0.5 steps) with neutral trim being 0.  
Calculate the approximate distance between your  
seating position and your centre speaker.  
A few seconds after the VOL - / + key has been released, the test tone will continue its  
clockwise direction.  
Highlight the 1.5 m/5 ft option then use the  
the handset or front panel to increase the distance  
shown (up to 9.2 m/30 ft).  
key on  
To exit speaker volume trim:  
Set Test Tone to Off.  
Select the appropriate distance by pressing ‘enter’ on the handset or front panel.  
* For subwoofer adjustment– see Subwoofer trim in Pre-amplifier chapter.  
**You can do this by ear or by using a Sound Pressure Level meter.  
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Setup Menus  
HDMI Setup  
Progressive Scan Setup  
Note – this menu will only take effect when HDMI has been selected as the Primary  
Display Device in the General Setup Menu (see page 9).  
The two items below refer to the UNIDISK SC’s component outputs (i.e. the TV SCART  
output on the SCART version, the YPrPb outputs on the Phono version), whether they  
are outputting an interlaced or progressive signal.  
HDMI Audio  
Default setting: On  
Dither  
Default setting: Off  
If you are using the display device’s inbuilt  
loudspeakers for audio playback, set to On.  
On display devices with limited colour depth (e.g. LCD  
panels) bands of colour shade may be seen, rather than  
smooth transitions in colour shade.  
This setting will output a stereo digital signal (SPDIF)  
to the display device via the HDMI connector. If the  
source material is multi-channel, a stereo down-mix  
will be provided at the HDMI and SPDIF outputs.  
Setting to On, reduces such colour banding.  
Video Detection  
Default setting: Auto  
IMPORTANT – when set to On, the UNIDISK SC’s  
digital audio outputs (SPDIF, TOSLINK and HDMI  
itself) will provide stereo only – i.e. digital surround  
sound will be unavailable on these outputs. Analogue  
outputs are unaffected.  
The setting for this option is dependent on the method  
that was used to record the original video source  
material.  
If you are using the UNIDISK SC’s digital outputs to provide surround sound to other  
devices, set to Off.  
If the source material was recorded on film (e.g. most  
movies), set to Progressive.  
If the source material was recorded on video tape (e.g.  
most television programmes), set to Interlaced.  
If you want the UNIDISK SC to determine the setting  
based on the information contained on the disc being  
played, set to Auto.  
Colour Format  
Default setting: RGB  
Select the option that best suits your display device –  
i.e. the one that provides the best picture quality.  
Different display devices process the colour format  
signal in different ways so what is best for one device  
may not be best for another. Either consult your  
display device’s user manual or alternatively try each  
of the available options and select the best one.  
Note – some options may not be available, depending  
on the data that is retrieved from the display device’s  
EDID (see below).  
Note:  
You may sometimes find that when set to Auto the screen image flickers. In this case  
choose whichever of the other two settings provides the better picture.  
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EDID  
Video Source Setup  
Default setting: Off  
(Extended Display Identification Data)  
Default setting: Enabled  
The following menus allow you to configure the  
UNIDISK SC’s video output for any of the auxiliary  
source inputs: DIG 1 - 4 Video, AUX 1 - 2 Video and  
MAIN Video (for use in a KNEKT system).  
Identifies the picture resolutions that are supported  
by the display device. Data supplied by the display  
device allows the UNIDISK SC to automatically output  
the best resolution that the device supports.  
It has however been known for some display devices  
to provide erroneous data or no data and this can  
cause picture problems. In such cases this option  
should be set to Disabled.  
Set to Off if the auxiliary source is audio only  
or if the auxiliary source carries a video signal  
that you do not want to pass through the  
UNIDISK SC.  
If set to Disabled, the resolution will be determined  
by the Video Standard that is selected in the General  
Setup menu.  
Set to Internal if you want the UNIDISK SC to  
output its internal video signal (the Linn name  
screen) when this auxiliary source is selected.  
Set to Pass-through if you want to route the auxiliary source’s video signal  
through the UNIDISK SC (for Pass-through to work, input and output connectors  
must match).  
Example:  
If you have a set-top box’s S-video output connected to the UNIDISK SC’s S-VIDEO IN,  
and the set-top box’s digital optical output connected to the UNIDISK SC’s DIG 3 input,  
you would want to set DIG 3 Video to Pass-through.  
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Audio Setup  
Midnight Movie (Analogue and digital outputs)  
Default setting: Off  
SPDIF Out (Digital outputs only)  
Default setting: Off  
This option allows you to add compression to the Dolby  
Digital audio signal on DVD-Videos. Adding compression  
reduces sudden increases in volume, such as the sound  
of an explosion.  
If you are not using the UNIDISK SC’s digital audio  
outputs, set to Off.  
If any of the UNIDISK SC’s digital outputs are connected  
to a Linn system controller, other external audio  
decoder or other device, set to Raw.  
To add compression, set to On.  
If you are recording to an external digital source (e.g.  
DAT player), set to LtRt PCM.  
Dolby PL (Pro Logic) (Analogue outputs only)  
Default setting: Auto  
LPCM Out (Digital outputs only)  
Default setting: LPCM 96K  
Dolby Pro Logic decoding is used by the UNIDISK SC to  
convert stereo signals to more than two channels in  
order to enhance the audio signal. Select the setting  
you wish to use with your source material.  
If any of the UNIDISK SC’s digital outputs are connected  
to a Linn system controller, or any other processor  
which accepts a sampling rate of 96 kHz, set to  
LPCM 96K.  
If the external processor does not accept a sampling  
rate of 96 kHz, set to LPCM 48K.  
For DVD-Videos  
Off – Stereo tracks on a disc will play as stereo.  
On – Stereo tracks on a disc can be played as stereo or decoded to up to five channels  
(depending on the number of speakers in your system and the audio mode selected – see  
Surround Sound and Audio Modes chapter).  
Notes:  
Even when set to LPCM 96K some discs will only output at the lower rate of 48 kHz.  
DVD-Video discs with CSS copy protection and have been recorded at a sample rate of  
96 kHz will always output audio through the digital outputs at 48 kHz. DVD-Video discs  
without CSS copy protection will output at up to 96 kHz.  
Auto – The unit will read the code embedded on the disc and will automatically switch  
Pro Logic on or off.  
Audio signals from Super Audio CDs and DVD-Audio discs are output as analogue only.  
There is no output for these disc types from the digital connectors.  
For other stereo sources (CDs and auxiliary digital or analogue stereo sources)  
Off – Stereo sources will always be output as stereo.  
On or Auto – Stereo sources can be played as stereo or decoded to up to five channels  
(if permitted by the audio stream and dependent on the number of speakers in your  
system and the audio mode selected – see Surround Sound and Audio Modes chapter).  
Dual Mono (Analogue and digital outputs)  
Default setting: Stereo  
This option is for DVD-Videos which have separate audio  
tracks for the left and right channels.  
To hear only the left channel, set to L-Mono.  
To hear only the right channel, set to R-Mono.  
To combine the discrete left and right channels, set to  
Mix-Mono.  
For normal use (i.e. most discs), set to Stereo.  
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Dolby PL II Mode (Analogue outputs only)  
Dolby PL II Cntl (Control)  
Default setting: Movie  
If you have selected Music in the Dolby PL II Mode menu, then you are able to enter the  
Pro Logic II Cntl menus. Highlighting Dolby PL II Cntl and pressing ‘enter’ reveals the  
first Dolby PL II Cntl screen.  
This menu is suitable for use if your UNIDISK SC is  
connected to front, plus centre and/or surround  
speakers.  
Dimension  
Default setting: 0  
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five output channels from  
any internal or auxiliary two-channel source, such as  
an audio CD, stereo tuner signal or set-top box audio  
signal. This is achieved using an advanced, surround  
decoder that extracts the spatial qualities of the  
original recording/signal without adding any new  
sounds. The UNIDISK SC offers four modes of Pro  
Logic II operation.  
The Dimension control allows you to shift the balance  
between the front and surround speakers. Positive  
values move the sound towards the front, negative  
values towards the surrounds. If a recording is too  
spacious or strong from the surround speakers it can be  
shifted “forward” to get a better balance. A stereo  
recording can be shifted “backward” to make the sound  
more enveloping.  
Dolby PL  
This mode recreates the surround processing offered by original Dolby Pro Logic. The  
Dolby PL setting is suitable if the source material is not of the best quality (for  
example, a worn VCR tape).  
Panorama  
Default setting: Off  
If set to On the Panorama control extends the audio  
signal from the front left and right speakers, to include  
the surround left and right speakers. This will add a  
“wraparound” effect to the sound.  
Music  
As its name suggests, this mode is recommended when listening to music. If you  
select Music mode you can adjust certain Dolby Pro Logic II parameters in the Dolby  
PL II Cntl menu (see opposite).  
Movie  
Centre Width  
This mode is recommended for when watching DVD-Videos.  
Default setting: 0  
Matrix  
This control allows adjustment of the audio signal  
between the centre speaker and front left and right  
speakers.  
Matrix mode can be used to enhance mono signals (e.g. AM radio broadcasts) by  
making them seem “larger”.  
If set to 0, all of the audio signal for the centre channel  
is sent to the centre speaker.  
If set between 1 and 6, a lesser to greater portion of the  
centre channel signal is also sent to the left and right  
front speakers.  
If set to 7, all of the centre channel signal is split evenly between the front left and right  
speakers.  
To exit Dolby PL II Cntl:  
Select Audio Setup and press ‘enter’.  
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Preferences  
This category cannot be accessed if there is a disc playing in the unit.  
Parental  
This menu allows you to program the UNIDISK SC with  
an age restriction level for DVD-Videos.*  
Audio*  
Default setting: Adult  
Default setting: English  
To set or change parental control:  
Set to your preferred audio language.  
Highlight the desired age restriction level and  
For languages other than the ones shown, highlight  
Others and press ‘enter’. Using the digit keys on the  
handset, enter the four-digit code for the desired  
language. Language codes are available at  
press ‘enter’. The password verify page appears.  
Key in a four-digit password using the number  
keys on the handset (the factory-set password is 3308).  
When prompted on screen press ‘enter’.  
Exit setup to implement change.  
Subtitles*  
Default setting: English  
*If a DVD-Video does not contain the required data, the parental control feature will not  
function.  
Set to your preferred subtitle language.  
Password  
Default password: 3308  
For languages other than the ones shown, highlight  
Others and press ‘enter’. Using the digit keys on the  
handset, enter the four-digit code for the desired  
language. Language codes are available at  
To set or change your four-digit password:  
Highlight Change and press ‘enter’. The password  
change page appears.  
Disc Menu*  
Default setting: English  
Key in your old password using the number keys on  
the handset.  
Set to your preferred DVD-Video menu language. This  
option is only effective for DVD-Videos which contain a  
multi-language disc menu.  
Key in your new password, then confirm your new password.  
When prompted on screen press ‘enter’. Your new  
password will now be implemented.  
For languages other than the ones shown, highlight  
Others and press ‘enter’. Using the digit keys on the  
handset, enter the four-digit code for the desired  
language. Language codes are available at  
Defaults  
To configure the setup menus to the original factory settings, highlight Reset and press ‘enter’.  
*Regardless of the language selected, languages available when watching a DVD are  
dependent on the disc being played.  
Disc Nav (navigation)  
This menu is for use with data discs containing MP3, JPEG or MPEG-2 files.  
Default setting: With Menu  
See Additional file formats, in the Playing Discs chapter.  
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Displayed disc information  
Playing Discs  
The front panel display and your display device show information relating to the current disc.  
This chapter describes how to play discs on the UNIDISK SC and explains various  
features and user functions.  
Repeated presses of DISP (display) on the handset changes the information shown, in the  
following sequence:  
First of all  
1. Turn on your display device and tune it to the UNIDISK SC’s video output signal.*  
Chapter/track elapsed  
Chapter/track remaining  
Title/disc elapsed  
2. Mute any audio output from your display device.  
3. Press DVD on the handset. This puts the handset into Disc mode. The handset  
Title/disc remaining  
must be in Disc mode for operating your UNIDISK SC.  
Track name (SACDs only)  
*If you are going to listen to a CD or Super Audio CD you do not need to use your  
display device.  
If you wish to remove the time display from your display device, repeatedly press and  
release DISP until it is not shown.  
Notes:  
Additional disc information is displayed on the front panel display to the left and right of  
the time information:  
Due to variations in functionality on the various disc formats, features mentioned in this  
section may not be available on certain discs.  
DVD-Video DVD-Audio  
Left of time display  
Right of time display  
If you enter a command using the handset or front panel you may see a  
appear on your display device. This symbol means the command is not allowed or that  
you must wait for the current title/chapter to finish before entering the command.  
symbol  
Current title/group number  
Current chapter/track number  
CD SACD  
Left of time display  
Right of time display  
Total number of tracks  
Current track number  
Front panel symbols  
Key to symbols shown on the front panel display:  
A note on Super Audio CDs  
SACDs show disc and track information on your display device. The amount of  
information shown varies from disc to disc.  
Play  
Pause  
Stop  
Skip to next chapter/track  
Skip to previous chapter/track  
Fast search forwards  
Fast search backwards  
Slow search forwards  
Slow search backwards  
Fast scan forwards  
Fast scan backwards  
Slow scan forwards  
Slow scan backwards  
Icons used in this chapter  
Icon  
Means  
The function is for use with DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R, DVD-RW,  
DVD+R and DVD+RW discs  
The function is for use with CD, Super Audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs  
The function is for use with Video CD and Super VCD discs  
Features or instructions specific to a particular disc format are specified.  
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To pause a disc:  
Basic operation  
Press  
on the handset or on the front panel.  
To resume playback, press  
or again.  
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ALL  
ONE  
A
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DISP  
GOTO  
SURR  
RANDOM  
INCLUDE  
SHUFFLE  
EXCLUDE  
INTRO  
To stop playback:  
RECORD  
Press  
on the handset or  
on the front panel.*  
ADJUST  
STORE  
SHIFT  
TV  
To remove a disc:  
TITLE  
DVD  
SELECT  
using the handset –  
Press and hold  
until the disc drawer opens.  
SETUP  
RETURN  
PRESET  
TUNE  
SCAN  
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Remove the disc then press  
or nudge the disc drawer to close.  
SIGNAL  
BAND  
SUB-T  
MONO  
ANGLE  
--  
+
--  
ZOOM  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
ALARM  
using the front panel –  
Press  
.
Ensure your UNIDISK SC is in Disc mode (see First of all at the beginning of this  
chapter).  
Remove the disc then press or nudge the disc drawer to close.  
To play a disc:  
Note:  
Press  
on the handset or on the front panel.  
Insert a disc with the playback side facing down.  
Press on the handset or on the front panel.  
If the drawer is left open it will close automatically after two minutes.  
*If the disc is a Video CD or Super VCD and PBC is turned on (see Additional  
information on Video CDs and Super VCDs, this chapter), press and hold  
on  
the handset or  
on the front panel.  
The disc drawer closes and playback begins automatically.  
Notes:  
The disc drawer can be closed by nudging it. In this instance CDs, DVD-Video discs, Video  
CDs and some DVD-Audio discs will begin playback automatically. Other disc types will not.  
If the disc is a DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD or Super VCD a menu may appear on  
your display device (see Using DVD-Video and DVD-Audio menus, this chapter).  
Be careful not to scratch the playback surface of your discs as this can affect their  
performance. Be particularly careful with DVD-Videos.  
Certain types of disc may take up to 15 seconds before they begin playing.  
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Playing Discs  
Playing Super Audio CDs  
Locating titles/groups/chapters/tracks on a disc  
DVD TV  
SACDs can contain up to three separate areas, each of which features a different audio  
format. The three formats, in order of audio quality from highest to lowest, are SACD  
Multi (5.1 channels of high quality audio), SACD Stereo (2 channels of high quality audio)  
and CD Stereo (2 channels of standard CD audio).  
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ONE  
A
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DISP  
GOTO  
SURR  
RANDOM  
INCLUDE  
SHUFFLE  
EXCLUDE  
INTRO  
digit keys  
GOTO  
RECORD  
ADJUST  
STORE  
SHIFT  
When an SACD is inserted into the UNIDISK SC the unit will default to the format that  
was selected the last time an SACD was played. If that area is not present on the current  
disc the unit will select the best format available.  
TV  
TITLE  
DVD  
SELECT  
'enter'  
You are able to select which audio format you wish to listen to from those available.  
SETUP  
RETURN  
PRESET  
TUNE  
SCAN  
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To do this:  
SIGNAL  
BAND  
SUB-T  
MONO  
ANGLE  
--  
+
--  
ZOOM  
AUDIO  
If the disc is playing, press  
on the handset or on the front panel.  
ALARM  
Repeatedly press AUDIO on the handset until the desired format is shown on the  
front panel display.  
Direct title/group selection  
Press  
on the handset or  
on the front panel. The  
symbol on the front  
panel display will flash to show that the UNIDISK SC has accepted the command.  
When the unit has selected the requested format, playback will begin.  
To directly access a title/group on a DVD-Video or DVD-Audio while the menu page is  
showing or the disc is playing:  
Press GOTO on the handset. On your display device the digits showing the current  
chapter/track are highlighted.  
Press on the handset to highlight the current title/group.  
Enter the number of the title/group to be selected using the digit keys on the  
handset.  
Press ‘enter’.  
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Next and previous chapter/track selection  
Replay chapter/track  
To skip forwards or backwards through the chapters/tracks of a disc:  
To replay the current chapter/track:  
To skip forwards, repeatedly press  
To skip backwards, repeatedly press  
on the handset or front panel.  
.
Press STORE on the handset or  
on the front panel.  
The chapter/track will play from the beginning.  
Direct chapter/track selection  
To directly access a specific chapter/track on a DVD-Video or DVD-Audio while a  
chapter/track is playing:  
Press GOTO on the handset. On your display device the digits showing the current  
chapter/track are highlighted.  
Enter the number of the chapter/track to be selected using the digit keys.  
Press ‘enter’.  
Direct track selection  
To play a particular track:  
Enter the track number using the digit keys on the handset.  
Press ‘enter’, or wait for a few seconds and the track will be selected  
automatically.  
Note:  
A track cannot be selected if it has not been included in Include program mode or has  
been excluded in Exclude program mode (see Using program modes to control playback,  
this chapter).  
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Playing Discs  
Slow search forwards and backwards  
Locating a particular point on a disc  
ALL  
ONE  
A
-
B
DISP  
RANDOM  
INCLUDE  
SHUFFLE  
EXCLUDE  
INTRO  
digit keys  
GOTO  
GOTO  
RECORD  
SURR  
ADJUST  
STORE  
SHIFT  
To perform forwards or reverse playback one frame at a time while a disc is playing:  
TV  
Press  
on the handset or  
on the front panel.  
TITLE  
DVD  
To slow search forwards, repeatedly press or hold  
the front panel.  
on the handset or  
on the handset or  
on  
on  
SELECT  
'enter'  
SETUP  
RETURN  
To slow search backwards, repeatedly press or hold  
the front panel.  
PRESET  
TUNE  
SCAN  
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SIGNAL  
BAND  
SUB-T  
MONO  
ANGLE  
--  
Press  
on the handset or  
on the front panel to resume normal playback.  
+
--  
ZOOM  
AUDIO  
ALARM  
WHERE  
TIMER  
WHAT  
DO  
Slow scan forwards and backwards  
Fast search forwards and backwards  
To perform slow scan forwards or slow scan reverse playback while a disc is playing:  
To fast search forwards or fast search backwards while a disc is playing:  
To fast search forwards, hold  
To fast search backwards, hold  
on the handset or  
on the handset or  
on the front panel.  
on the front panel.  
Press  
on the handset.  
To slow scan forwards at 1/2 normal speed, press  
.
Further presses of decrease the speed of forwards playback: 1/4, 1/6, 1/8 .  
Fast scan forwards and backwards  
To slow scan backwards at 1/2 normal speed, press  
.
Further presses of  
decrease the speed of reverse playback: 1/4, 1/6, 1/8 .  
To fast scan forwards or fast scan backwards while a disc is playing:  
Press  
to resume normal playback.  
To fast scan forwards at 2x normal speed, press on the handset.  
Further presses of  
increase the speed of forwards playback: 4x, 6x, 8x.  
To fast scan backwards at 2x normal speed, press  
.
Further presses of increase the speed of reverse playback: 4x, 6x, 8x.  
Press  
on the handset or  
on the front panel to resume normal playback.  
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Direct time selection  
Using program modes to control playback  
DVD TV  
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ONE  
A
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DISP  
GOTO  
SURR  
ALL/ONE/A-B  
RANDOM  
INCLUDE  
SHUFFLE  
EXCLUDE  
INTRO  
EXCLUDE  
INCLUDE  
STORE  
To directly access a specific point on a DVD-Video/DVD-Audio while a chapter/track is  
playing:  
RECORD  
digit keys  
SHUFFLE  
SHIFT  
ADJUST  
STORE  
SHIFT  
Press GOTO on the handset. On your display device the digits showing the current  
TV  
chapter/track are highlighted.  
TITLE  
DVD  
Press GOTO again.  
Enter the desired time using the digit keys. The time must be input as a six-figure  
SETUP  
RETURN  
PRESET  
TUNE  
SCAN  
+
number.* The entered time is shown on the display device.  
Press ‘enter’.  
SIGNAL  
BAND  
SUB-T  
MONO  
ANGLE  
--  
+
--  
ZOOM  
AUDIO  
ALARM  
*Example:  
To access the point 1 hour 15 minutes and 32 seconds into playback, press 0, 1, 1, 5, 3, 2.  
Repeat disc  
To repeat an entire DVD-Video title, DVD-Audio group or CD:  
While the disc is playing, press SHIFT on the handset then press ALL (‘1’ key)  
within two seconds. The front panel display shows ALL.  
When the title/group/disc is finished playing it will automatically play repeatedly.  
To cancel repeat disc mode:  
While the disc is playing, press SHIFT then press ALL within two seconds.  
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Repeat chapter/track  
Shuffle program  
To repeat a specific chapter/track:  
This program mode randomizes the order in which tracks on a disc will be played.  
Disc must be stopped before this function can be accessed.  
While the chosen chapter/track is playing, press SHIFT on the handset then press  
ONE (‘2’ key) within two seconds. The front panel display shows ONE.  
When the chapter/track is finished playing it will automatically play repeatedly.  
To shuffle the order in which tracks are played:  
Press SHIFT on the handset, then press SHUFFLE (‘5’ key) within two seconds.  
To cancel repeat chapter/track mode:  
The front panel display shows SHF (shuffle).  
Press  
to start playback.  
While the disc is playing, press SHIFT then press ONE within two seconds.  
To cancel shuffle mode:  
Press  
.
Repeat section  
Press SHIFT, then press SHUFFLE within two seconds.  
To repeat a specific section of a disc:  
Include program  
At the start of the section you wish to repeat, press SHIFT on the handset, then  
press A-B (‘3’ key) within two seconds. A’ appears on the front panel display.  
Continue playback until you reach the end of the section to repeat.  
Press SHIFT, then A-B within two seconds. ‘B’ appears on the front panel display.  
This program mode allows you to select which tracks you wish to listen to from those  
available on a disc.  
After A-B has been pressed for the second time, the chosen section automatically plays  
repeatedly.  
Disc must be stopped before this function can be accessed.  
To select which tracks are to be played:  
To cancel repeat section mode and continue with normal playback:  
1. Press SHIFT on the handset, then press INCLUDE (‘7’ key) within two seconds.  
Press SHIFT, then press A-B within two seconds.  
The front panel display shows P01:00 and INC (include).  
2. Use the digit keys to enter the number of the desired track.  
3. Press STORE to store the selection and to move to the next program step.  
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Using DVD-Video and DVD-Audio menus  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all tracks you wish to select.  
5. Press to store the program and start playback of the selected tracks.  
To clear a stored program or cancel include program mode:  
TV  
Press SHIFT on the handset, then press INCLUDE within two seconds.  
TITLE  
DVD  
TITLE  
Note:  
'enter'  
Up to 99 program steps can be stored.  
SETUP  
RETURN  
PRESET  
TUNE  
SCAN  
+
Exclude program  
Most DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs have one or more menus that allows you to select  
which part of the disc you wish to play, or feature you wish to view or alter.  
To navigate menus:  
This program mode allows you to exclude tracks from those available on a disc. Those  
remaining can then be played back.  
Press TITLE* on the handset. The menu appears on your display device screen.  
Use  
/
/ / to select the desired title/feature.  
Disc must be stopped before this function can be accessed.  
Press ‘enter’.  
To select which tracks are to be excluded:  
*For certain DVD-Videos and DVD-Audios it will be the DVD key.  
1. Press SHIFT on the handset, then press EXCLUDE (‘8’ key) within two seconds.  
The front panel display shows P01:00 and EXC (exclude).  
2. Use the digit keys to enter the number of the track you wish to exclude.  
3. Press STORE to store the selection and to move to the next program step.  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all tracks you wish to exclude.  
5. Press  
to store the program and start playback of the remaining tracks.  
To clear a stored program or cancel exclude program mode:  
Press SHIFT, then press EXCLUDE within two seconds.  
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Playing Discs  
Zoom and pan  
Further playback options for DVD-Videos and DVD-Audios  
ADJUST  
STORE  
SHIFT  
Zoom allows you to view a picture at different levels of magnification.  
Pan allows you to move left and right or up and down across a zoomed picture.  
TV  
TITLE  
DVD  
To perform zoom while a disc is playing or paused:  
SETUP  
RETURN  
Press ZOOM on the handset.  
PRESET  
TUNE  
SCAN  
+
SIGNAL  
BAND  
SUB-T  
MONO  
ANGLE  
--  
The picture changes to the next level of magnification (1.5x normal view) and  
ZOOM 1.5 is shown on the display device.  
+
--  
AUDIO/SUB-T/  
ANGLE/ZOOM  
ZOOM  
AUDIO  
ALARM  
WHERE  
TIMER  
WHAT  
DO  
Further presses of ZOOM select greater levels of magnification: 2x, 3x .  
Another press of ZOOM returns the picture to normal view.  
Language or audio stream selection  
To perform pan on a zoomed picture:  
To cycle through the available language or audio stream options.  
Repeatedly press or hold  
/
/ / on the handset.  
Repeatedly press AUDIO on the handset.  
Subtitles  
To access available subtitles or remove them from the screen:  
Repeatedly press SUB-T on the handset.  
Angle selection  
Certain DVD-Videos allow you to view the same scene from more than one viewpoint.  
To perform angle selection:  
Press ANGLE on the handset. The next available angle will be selected.  
Further presses of ANGLE select subsequent angles.  
Note:  
The  
symbol will appear on your display device to inform you when a multi-angle  
portion of a DVD-Video is being played, provided Angle Mark in the setup menus is set to  
On (see Setup Menus chapter).  
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Additional file formats  
Additional information on Video CDs and Super VCDs  
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ONE  
A
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DISP  
GOTO  
SURR  
RANDOM  
INCLUDE  
SHUFFLE  
EXCLUDE  
INTRO  
SHUFFLE  
DVD TV  
RECORD  
digit keys  
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ALL  
ONE  
A
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DISP  
GOTO  
SURR  
INCLUDE  
ADJUST  
RANDOM  
INCLUDE  
SHUFFLE  
EXCLUDE  
INTRO  
STORE  
SHIFT  
digit keys  
SHIFT  
RECORD  
TV  
ADJUST  
STORE  
SHIFT  
TITLE  
DVD  
DVD  
TV  
TITLE  
DVD  
DVD  
'enter'  
SETUP  
RETURN  
'enter'  
PRESET  
TUNE  
SCAN  
+
SETUP  
RETURN  
SIGNAL  
BAND  
SUB-T  
MONO  
ANGLE  
--  
PRESET  
TUNE  
SCAN  
+
--  
+
--  
ZOOM  
AUDIO  
SIGNAL  
BAND  
MONO  
+
--  
The following file formats, if recorded on data discs, are playable/viewable on the  
UNIDISK SC: MP3, JPEG, MPEG-2.  
Video CDs and Super VCDs may feature PBC (Playback Control). PBC allows additional  
control over playback functionality. PBC can be turned on or off to suit your  
requirements. If PBC is on, you will be able to pause the disc and skip forwards or  
backwards through tracks.  
Additionally, with Super VCDs, a menu showing the contents of the disc will appear on  
your display device. To play a specific track, press the appropriate digit key then press  
‘enter’.  
To play/view such files:  
Turn on your display device and tune it to the UNIDISK SC’s video output signal.  
If the handset is not in Disc mode, press DVD.  
Insert the data disc into the UNIDISK SC. After a few seconds the Disc Navigation  
If PBC is off, such functionality may not be available.  
screen appears on your display device, which shows the folder structure of the  
disc.  
To turn PBC on or off:  
Note:  
To view the contents of the data disc, Disc Nav in the Preferences section of the setup  
menus must be set to With Menu (see Setup Menus chapter).  
Press DVD on the handset.  
Follow the instructions below.  
To navigate between sections, folders or items, use  
/
/ / on the handset.  
To view the contents of a folder, highlight the folder then press ‘enter’.  
To play/view an item, highlight the item then press ‘enter’.  
To skip forwards/backwards through items, press  
/
.
To fast search forwards/backwards while an MP3 or MPEG-2 file is playing, press  
and hold  
/
.
To stop playing/viewing an item, press  
.
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Note:  
Include program  
If Disc Nav in the setup menus is set to No Menu, a data disc inserted into the  
This mode allows you to select which files you wish to listen to/view from those available  
in a folder.  
UNIDISK SC will play from the first item of the first folder when you press ‘enter’.  
The  
,
,
keys will function as above.  
To select which files are to be played:  
Replay file  
1. Press SHIFT on the handset, then press INCLUDE (‘7’ key) within two seconds.  
The front panel display shows P01:00 and INC (include).  
To replay an MP3 file:  
2. Use the digit keys to enter the number of the desired file.  
3. Press ‘enter’ to store the selection and to move to the next program step.  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all files you wish to select.  
While the file is playing, press SHIFT on the handset, then press ONE (‘2’ key)  
within two seconds. The front panel display shows ONE.  
When the file is finished playing it will automatically play repeatedly.  
To cancel replay file mode:  
5. Press  
to store the program and start playback of the selected files.  
To clear a stored program or cancel include program mode:  
Press SHIFT, then press ONE within two seconds.  
Press SHIFT on the handset, then press INCLUDE within two seconds.  
Shuffle program  
To shuffle the order in which files in a folder play:  
While the first file is playing, press SHIFT on the handset, then press SHUFFLE  
(‘5’ key) within two seconds. The front panel display shows SHF (shuffle).  
Press  
to start playback.  
To cancel shuffle mode:  
Press SHIFT, then press SHUFFLE within two seconds.  
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Surround Sound and Audio Modes  
Using Dolby Pro Logic II with CDs  
Surround Sound and Audio Modes  
You are able to carry out Dolby Pro Logic II processing while listening to a CD.  
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ONE  
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GOTO  
SURR  
RANDOM  
INCLUDE  
SHUFFLE  
EXCLUDE  
INTRO  
To do this:  
RECORD  
SURR  
ADJUST  
Repeatedly press SURR on the handset until As Mix is shown on the front  
STORE  
SHIFT  
panel display.  
TV  
Press and hold SURR until Pro Logic II Mode is shown.  
TITLE  
DVD  
Repeatedly press SURR to cycle through the available Pro Logic options.  
For details on the use of Dolby Pro Logic II, see Dolby PLII Mode and Dolby PLII Control  
in the Setup Menus chapter.  
Most DVD-Videos have more than one surround sound format contained on the disc. The  
most common formats are DTS, Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Stereo.  
Once you have selected a surround sound format via the DVD-Video’s menu (see Using  
DVD menus in the Playing Discs chapter), the UNIDISK SC allows you to further amend  
the audio mode in order to restrict the number of speakers used, if desired.  
The options available are:  
Audio mode  
DTS Full*  
As Mix  
3 Stereo  
Phantom  
Stereo  
Speakers used  
Requires 5.1 channels (five full-range speakers plus subwoofer)  
As many speakers as are available (up to 6)  
Fronts and centre (plus subwoofer if available)  
Fronts and surrounds (plus subwoofer if available)  
Fronts only (default for audio CD’s)  
Stereo + Sub  
Fronts plus subwoofer  
*Available only for discs featuring DTS format.  
To cycle through the available audio modes:  
Repeatedly press SURR (surround) on the handset. The audio modes are shown on  
the front panel display.  
Notes:  
All above audio modes, with the exception of DTS Full, are available when listening to a CD  
or an auxiliary source.  
For Dolby Digital stereo discs you must set the Dolby PL option in the setup menus to  
On (see Setup Menus chapter).  
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Pre-amplifier  
Mute and unmute  
Pre-amplifier  
This chapter describes how to operate the UNIDISK SC’s pre-amplifier.  
To mute or unmute the audio:  
GOTO  
INCLUDE  
EXCLUDE  
RECORD  
Press  
.
SURR  
ADJUST  
STORE  
SHIFT  
ADJUST  
VOL --/+  
TV  
AUX  
DVD  
Trim adjustment  
TITLE  
DVD  
SELECT  
Centre speaker trim  
/
SETUP  
RETURN  
If you use a centre speaker as part of your AV system, you may find that you want to  
adjust the volume level of the centre speaker without affecting any of the other  
speakers. This is achieved by adjusting the centre speaker trim.  
PRESET  
TUNE  
SCAN  
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SIGNAL  
BAND  
SUB-T  
MONO  
ANGLE  
--  
+
--  
ZOOM  
AUDIO  
ALARM  
WHERE  
Centre speaker trim range is -10 to +10, with neutral trim being 0.  
VOL - VOL +  
SOURCE - SOURCE +  
TIMER  
WHAT  
DO  
To adjust the level of centre speaker trim:  
Volume and muting  
Repeatedly press ADJUST on the handset until the front panel shows the centre  
Volume adjustment  
speaker trim display.  
The volume range is from 0 to 100.  
IMPORTANT:  
Please note that excessive volume can damage your hearing and your audio equipment.  
To increase the level of trim, repeatedly press or hold on the handset.  
To adjust the volume:  
To decrease the level of trim, repeatedly press or hold  
.
Repeatedly press or hold VOL - / + on the handset.  
To exit centre speaker trim adjustment:  
or  
Press and hold  
or  
on the front panel  
Press DVD on the handset.  
or  
Wait a few seconds for the display to change to the disc display.  
To exit from the volume display:  
Press DVD on the handset.  
or  
Wait a few seconds for the display to revert to the disc display.  
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Pre-amplifier  
To shift the balance to the right, repeatedly press or hold on the handset.  
To shift the balance to the left, repeatedly press or hold  
Subwoofer trim  
.
If you use a subwoofer speaker as part of your AV system, you may find that you want to  
adjust the volume level of the subwoofer without affecting any of the other speakers.  
This is achieved by adjusting the subwoofer trim.  
To exit balance adjustment:  
Press DVD on the handset.  
Subwoofer trim range is -10 to +10, with neutral trim being 0.  
or  
To adjust the level of subwoofer trim:  
Wait a few seconds for the display to change to the disc display.  
Repeatedly press ADJUST on the handset until the front panel shows the  
subwoofer trim display.  
Auxiliary source selection  
To select an auxiliary source:  
Repeatedly press AUX on the handset to cycle through the auxiliary inputs.  
To increase the level of trim, repeatedly press or hold on the handset.  
or  
To decrease the level of trim, repeatedly press or hold  
.
Press and hold or  
on the front panel.  
To exit subwoofer trim adjustment:  
To return to Disc mode:  
Press DVD on the handset.  
or  
Press DVD on the handset.  
Wait a few seconds for the display to change to the disc display.  
Handset modes  
Balance adjustment  
Pressing a source key (DVD, CD, TUNER, TV or AUX) on the handset will select that  
source and will put the handset into the mode of that source. The function of the  
handset keys varies for the different sources, so you may find that occasionally when  
using the handset the UNIDISK SC does not respond as expected. This is because the  
handset and the unit are set to different sources. To correct this, simply press the DVD  
key on the handset.  
This function allows you to shift the balance between the left and right speakers.  
Balance range is from 10 increments to the left, to 10 increments to the right, with  
neutral balance being 0.  
To shift the balance setting:  
Repeatedly press ADJUST on the handset until the front panel shows the balance  
display.  
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User Options  
User Options  
Table of user options  
This chapter explains how you can configure certain functions of the UNIDISK SC to suit  
your own requirements.  
The following table shows the UNIDISK SC’s user options, describes them and lists the  
available settings for each. Default settings are shown in bold (and are marked with a ‘ ’  
on the front panel display).  
*
Changing the user options’ settings  
Option  
Description  
Settings  
DVD TV  
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DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS  
Allows adjustment to the brightness of the  
front panel display. When set to AUTO, the  
unit will select a brightness level based on  
the ambient light level in the room (the  
greater the ambient light level, the brighter  
the display will be).  
AUTO  
2% to 100%  
(non-linear)  
ALL  
ONE  
A
-
B
DISP  
GOTO  
SURR  
RANDOM  
INCLUDE  
SHUFFLE  
EXCLUDE  
INTRO  
RECORD  
ADJUST  
STORE  
SHIFT  
TV  
SLEEP DISPLAY DELAY  
Sets the number of seconds that the unit is  
inactive for before the sleep display (three  
dots) is shown on the front panel.  
OFF  
TITLE  
DVD  
0m 10s to 5m 00s  
(in 10 sec steps)  
SELECT  
'enter'  
SETUP  
RETURN  
FRONT PANEL IR  
COMMANDS  
If set to ACCEPTED, unit will respond to  
commands received via the IR receiver on  
the front panel.  
ACCEPTED  
IGNORED  
PRESET  
TUNE  
SCAN  
+
U
N
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D
I
S
K
S
C
SIGNAL  
BAND  
SUB-T  
MONO  
ANGLE  
--  
+
--  
ZOOM  
AUDIO  
ACC SOCKET MODE  
Defines the use of the ACC (accessory)  
socket. IR = Infrared Repeater,  
IR  
RCU  
ALARM  
WHERE  
TIMER  
WHAT  
DO  
RCU = KNEKT Room Control Unit.  
To access the user options:  
IR OUT MODULATION  
KNEKT MODE  
Modulation frequency for infrared flasher.  
36 kHz  
10 kHz to 2212 kHz  
Put unit into standby mode.  
AUTO is the setting for normal operation and  
is also for use when the unit is in a KNEKT  
system and is connected to another UNIDISK  
SC, a Linn CLASSIK Movie,  
AUTO  
MAIN  
LOCAL  
SOURCE  
Hold on the front panel until the display shows User Options.  
To change the user options’ settings:  
CLASSIK Movie Di, or CLASSIK Music. In this  
situation the UNIDISK SC will automatically  
configure itself to operate as a Main or Local  
Room component.  
Repeatedly press or hold  
required user option.  
or  
on the handset or front panel to select the  
Repeatedly press or hold or to change the setting of the user option.  
The MAIN and LOCAL options allow you to  
specify whether the unit is a Main or Local  
Room component in a KNEKT system.  
To restore a user option to its default value:  
Select the required user option.  
The SOURCE setting disables the unit’s pre-  
amplifier and should be used if the  
Press ‘enter’ on the handset or on the front panel.  
UNIDISK SC is being used with an external pre-  
amplifier or surround sound processor.  
To save settings and exit the user options:  
PASS IR TO REMOTE OUT  
(This option will not be  
available if KNEKT MODE  
has been set to AUTO,  
MAIN or LOCAL.)  
If set to ENABLED, the unit passes commands  
received via the IR receiver on the front panel  
to REMOTE OUT. Will function even if the IR  
commands are disabled.  
ENABLED  
DISABLED  
Press  
on the handset or  
on the front panel.  
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User Options  
Table of user options (continued)  
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Option  
Description  
Settings  
Option  
Description  
Settings  
PLAY COMMAND  
If you wish to use a handset other than the  
one supplied with the unit, and the other  
handset has separate play and pause keys,  
set to PLAY ONLY.  
PLAY ONLY  
PLAY / PAUSE  
PASS REMOTE IN TO OUT  
(This option will not be  
available if KNEKT MODE  
has been set to AUTO,  
MAIN or LOCAL.)  
If set to ENABLED, the unit passes RC5  
commands received at REMOTE IN to REMOTE  
OUT.  
ENABLED  
DISABLED  
STOP COMMAND  
If you wish to use a handset other than the  
one supplied with the unit, and the other  
handset has separate stop and eject keys,  
set to STOP ONLY.  
STOP ONLY  
STOP / EJECT  
AUTO SOURCE SELECTION  
(This option will not be  
If set to ENABLED, pressing any disc key  
(DISC) ENABLED  
(DISC) DISABLED  
(
,
etc) on the handset or front panel  
available if KNEKT MODE  
has been set to SOURCE.)  
will automatically put the unit into Disc  
mode.  
REPEAT COMMAND  
If you wish to use a handset other than the  
one supplied with the unit, and the other  
handset has only a repeat key, set to  
REPEAT A-B / ALL. (If you select REPEAT  
A-B / ALL a press and release of the repeat  
key will act as a REPEAT A-B command and  
a press and hold of the repeat key will act  
as a REPEAT ALL command.  
REPEAT ALL  
REPEAT A-B / ALL  
SOURCE MEMORY  
If set to ENABLED, the unit selects the last  
used pre-amplifier settings for each source.  
If set to DISABLED, the same pre-amplifier  
settings are used for all sources.  
ENABLED  
DISABLED  
(This option will not be  
available if KNEKT MODE  
has been set to SOURCE.)  
2 CHANNEL AUDIO  
Use this option to set whether the unit  
outputs a two-channel (select PURE  
STEREO) or a surround encoded multi-  
channel signal (select SURROUND  
ENCODED) through the KNEKT, SCART* and  
TV OUT sockets.  
PURE STEREO  
SURROUND ENCODED  
HI-RES SACD/DVD-A  
AUDIO  
This option is for use if you have five full-  
range speakers in your system plus a  
subwoofer. When playing an SACD or DVD-  
Audio and As Mix has been selected as the  
audio mode, the DIRECT setting will bypass  
the unit’s bass redirect circuitry, resulting in  
higher audio quality.  
DIRECT  
NORMAL  
2 CHANNEL LFE  
Use this option to set whether the unit  
includes (set to INCLUDED) or excludes  
(set to EXCLUDED) the LFE (Low Frequency  
Effects) signal in a two-channel downmix  
that is being output through the KNEKT,  
SCART* and TV OUT sockets.  
INCLUDED  
EXCLUDED  
SCROLL SACD TEXT  
ONCE: Track information on SACDs will  
scroll once across the front panel display.  
ONCE  
LOOP  
OFF  
LOOP: Track information on SACDs will  
scroll repeatedly across the front panel  
display.  
RS232 BAUD RATE  
RS232 EVENTS  
Sets the baud rate for RS232 control.  
9600  
4800 to 230400  
(9 settings)  
OFF: Track information on SACDs will not  
appear on the front panel display.  
If set to ENABLED, the unit passes  
information regarding the internal status of  
the unit to an external device that accepts  
RS232 data.  
ENABLED  
DISABLED  
RS232 STARTUP MESSAGE  
CD COMMANDS  
If set to ENABLED, the unit will output an  
RS232 start message when the unit is  
switched on.  
ENABLED  
DISABLED  
If an external CD player is connected to the  
UNIDISK SC and you want the UNIDISK SC  
to ignore CD handset commands, set to  
IGNORED.  
ACCEPTED  
IGNORED  
*SCART for SCART version only.  
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Technical Specification  
Technical Specification  
Audio outputs  
Type  
Electrical  
Connector  
Level  
Impedance  
Notes  
Mains voltage  
100-230 Vac @ 50-60 Hz  
40 W approx  
Power consumption  
SCART version  
Unbalanced  
6 x RCA  
2 x RCA  
2 Vrms  
300  
Pre-amp out  
Physical  
Weight  
75 Ω  
Line level  
Digital  
Fixed out  
1 x SPDIF  
500 mVp-p  
4.3 kg  
1 x TOSLINK  
Dimensions  
380 (W) x 360 (D) x 80 (H) mm  
Phono version  
Video outputs  
Type  
Unbalanced  
6 x RCA  
2 Vrms  
300 Ω  
Pre-amp out  
Fixed out  
Connector  
Level  
Impedance Notes  
Line level  
Digital  
2 x RCA  
75 Ω  
SCART version  
Component  
1 x SPDIF  
1 x TOSLINK  
500 mVp-p  
SCART  
RGB + Composite:  
1 Vp-p  
75 Ω  
Audio inputs  
Type  
Composite  
S-video  
SCART  
1 Vp-p  
75 Ω  
Connector  
Level  
Impedance  
Notes  
4 pin mini-DIN  
Y (lum): 1 Vp-p  
C (chr): 700 mVp-p  
75 Ω  
SCART version  
Unbalanced  
Unbalanced  
4 x RCA  
2 x stereo  
Stereo  
Phono version  
Component  
S-video  
TV SCART  
VCR SCART  
3 x RCA  
YPrPb  
75 Ω  
Unbalanced  
Digital  
Stereo  
4 Pin mini-DIN  
Y (lum): 1 Vp-p  
C (chr): 700 mVp-p  
75 Ω  
2 x SPDIF  
2 x TOSLINK  
Composite  
1 x RCA  
1 Vp-p  
75 Ω  
Phono version  
Video inputs  
Type  
Unbalanced  
Digital  
4 x RCA  
2 Vrms  
300 Ω  
75 Ω  
2 x SPDIF  
500 mVp-p  
Connector  
Level  
Impedance Notes  
2 x TOSLINK  
SCART version  
Component  
S-video  
Data and control  
Type  
SCART  
Connector  
2 x RJ11  
Level  
Impedance  
Notes  
4 pin mini-DIN  
RS232  
4 mA  
Phono version  
Component  
S-video  
Remote in/out  
IR flasher  
2 x RCA  
For KNEKT use only  
3 x RCA  
2 x 3 mm jack  
1 x RJ45  
4 pin mini-DIN  
1 x RCA  
Accessory socket  
KNEKT control  
Composite  
5 x RJ45  
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Guarantee and Service  
Linn Products Limited  
Glasgow Road  
Waterfoot  
Eaglesham  
Glasgow G76 0EQ  
Scotland, UK  
Guarantee and Service  
This product is guaranteed under the conditions that apply in the country of purchase  
and your statutory rights are not limited. In addition to any statutory rights you may  
have, Linn undertake to replace any parts that have failed due to faulty manufacture.  
To help us, please ask your Linn retailer about the Linn warranty scheme in operation in  
your country.  
Phone:  
Fax:  
+44 (0)141 307 7777  
+44 (0)141 644 4262  
In parts of Europe, the United States of America and some other markets, extended  
warranty may be available to customers who register their purchase with Linn.  
A warranty registration card is included with the product and should be stamped by your  
retailer and returned to Linn as soon as possible.  
Helpline:  
Email:  
Website:  
0500 888909  
Linn Incorporated  
8787 Perimeter Park Boulevard  
Jacksonville  
Warning  
FL 32216  
Unauthorised servicing or dismantling of the product invalidates the manufacturer’s  
warranty. There are no user serviceable parts inside the product and all enquiries  
relating to product servicing should be referred to authorised retailers only.  
USA  
Phone:  
Fax:  
+1 (904) 645 5242  
+1 (904) 645 7275  
888-671-LINN  
Helpline:  
Email:  
Website:  
Technical support and information  
For technical support, product queries and information, please contact either your local  
retailer or one of the Linn offices opposite.  
Linn Deutschland GmbH  
Hühnerposten 1d  
D-20097 Hamburg  
Germany  
Full details of your local retailer/distributor can be found on the Linn website:  
Phone:  
Fax:  
Email:  
Website:  
+49-(0) 40-890 660-0  
+49-(0) 40-890 660-29  
Important  
Please keep a copy of the sales receipt to establish the purchase date of the  
product.  
Please ensure that your equipment is insured by you during any transit or  
shipment for repair.  
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