User manual DENON DVD-1910

DVD VIDEO PLAYER DVD-1910/DVD-755 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D'EMPLOI INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. PRECAUTIONS Laser Safety This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. CAUTION: CAUTION: LOCATION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM. FCC WARNING- This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE 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 following measures: 1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. Nonuse periods - Turn the unit off when it is not in use. Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet if it is not to be used for a long time. Unplug the unit during lightning storms. Please read this operating instructions carefully before using your DVD video player, and keep it for future reference. A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes. ¡Keep the set away from moisture water and dust. ¡Never disassemble or modify the set in any way. ¡Do not put heavy objects on the AC power cord. ¡Keep the AC power cord away from heat appliances. ¡Once the AC power cord is damaged be sure to replace with a new one. ­2­ EN Important Safeguards 1) Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2) Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3) Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4) Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5) Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 6) Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7) Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. 8) Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting PORTABLE CART WARNING of the product should follow the (Symbol provided by RETAC) manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9) A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and S3125A uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 10) Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 11) Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 12) Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 13) Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 14) Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 15) Power lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 16) Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 17) Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 18) Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 19) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 20) Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 21) Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 22) Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. ­3­ EN English TABLE OF CONTENTS I PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 I INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Notice for the progressive scan outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Symbols Used in this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 I ABOUT THE DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disc Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 I FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 I FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 FRONT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 REMOTE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tour of the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Displays During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Loading the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 I CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Description - rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connection to an audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connection to a TV (for video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connection to a TV with an HDCP-compatible DVI-D port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 I PLAYING A DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 General Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DVI Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Still / Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Disc Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 CALLING UP A MENU SCREEN DURING PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Step by Step Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Picture Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Resume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Fast Forward / Reverse Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Slow Forward / Slow Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Title / Chapter Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Track Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REPEAT TITLE / CHAPTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REPEAT TRACK / GROUP / ALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-B REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Playback (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Random Playback (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MP3 / JPEG / WMA Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slide Show Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On-Screen Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Playback (MP3/JPEG/WMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Random Playback (MP3/JPEG/WMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stereo Sound Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marker Setup Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virtual Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black Level Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dialog Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DVD SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Language Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ratings Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RATING LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IF YOU FORGET THE PASSWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTROL LEVELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Returning all selections of SETUP(except for RATINGS) to their default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 26 27 I I I I ­4­ EN INTRODUCTION The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the DVD player. No others have the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Serial numbers are not kept on file. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchase from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. About Copyright Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. 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 authorised by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Apparatus Claims of U. S. Patent Nos, 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only. Notice for the progressive scan outputs 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 525/480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the `standard definition' output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p/480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center. Supplied Accessories Please check to make sure the following items are included with the main unit in the carton. Remote Operating Video "AA" (R6P) Audio control· · · · · · 1 batteries · · · · 2 cable · · · · · · · 1 cable · · · · · · · · 1 Instruction SEA MOD RCH E OPE CLO N SE / VIRT UAL ·· Service Station Warranty 1 List · · · · · · · · · 1 Card · · · · · · · · 1 3 POW ER 2 6 REP EAT 1 5 9 A-B 4 REP EAT 0 DISP LAY +1 0 8 MOD E CLE AR AUD IO ANG LE MEN U SUB TITL E ZOO M TOP MEN U 7 RET URN ENT ER SET UP SKIP STO P PLA Y Symbols Used in this Manual The following symbols appear below in some headings and notes in this manual, with the following meanings. DVD-V : CD MP3 JPEG WMA : : : : STIL L/ PAU SE Description refers to playback of DVD-Video discs. (including DVD-R/RW discs) Description refers to playback of Audio CDs. Description refers to playback of discs formatted with MP3. Description refers to viewing of JPEG discs. Description refers to playback of discs formatted with WMA. ­5­ EN English ABOUT THE DISCS Playable Discs The following discs can be played back on this DVD player. Usable discs DVD-Video (NOTE 1) ¡On the following disc, the sound MAY NOT be Mark (logo) Recorded signals Disc Size heard. Super Audio CD NOTE: Only the sound recorded on the normal CD layer can be delivered. The sound recorded on the high density Super Audio CD layer cannot be delivered. ¡Any other discs without compatibility indications. 12 cm Digital video (MPEG2) 8 cm Disc Types [DVD-Video] Data on a DVD is divided into sections called "titles," and then into subsections called "chapters," each of which is given a title or chapter number. Playback conditions are preset on some DVD-Video discs, and these playback conditions take priority over user operations on this player. If a function you selected does not run as desired, refer to the manual accompanying the disc. DVD-R DVD-RW (NOTE 2,3) CD CD-R CD-RW (NOTE 4) Digital audio MP3 WMA (NOTE 5) Digital picture (JPEG) 12 cm 8 cm Example Picture CD JPEG 12 cm Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 NOTE 1: Some DVD-Video discs do not operate as described in this manual due to the intentions of the discs' producers. NOTE 2: Discs that have not be finalized cannot be played. Depending on the disc's recording status, the disc may not be accepted or may not be played normally (the picture or sound may be not be smooth, etc.). NOTE 3: Some DVD-R/DVD-RW discs may not be played in this player. NOTE 4: Some of CD-R/CD-RW discs may be incompartible because of "scratch and stain of disc", "Recording condition", and "Characteristic of Recorder". NOTE 5: Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. [Audio CD] Data on an Audio CD is divided into sections called "tracks," each of which is given a track number. Example Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 This player conforms to the NTSC color system. You cannot play discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL. ¡Some discs include region codes as shown below. [MP3, JPEG, WMA] Data on an MP3, JPEG or WMA are divided into sections called "groups" and then into subsections called "tracks," each of which is given a group or track number. Example Track 1 Group 1 Track 3 Track 4 Group 2 Track 5 Track 6 Track 2 ¡The number inside the symbol refers to a region of the world, and a disc encoded in a specific region format can only be played back on DVD players with the same region code. ¡On the following discs, only the sound can be heard (picture cannot be viewed). CDV CD-G ¡NEVER play back the following discs. Otherwise, malfunction may result! DVD-Audio DVD-RAM CD-I Photo CD Video CD DVD with region codes other than 1 or ALL DVD-ROM for personal computers CD-ROM for personal computers CAUTION: ¡Use caution not to pinch your finger in the disc slot. ¡Be sure to remove a disc and unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before carrying the DVD player. ­6­ EN FEATURES ¡Progressive Scan system Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional (525i/480i) television signals. By hooking this player up to a Multi - Channel Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound as heard in the movie theaters. ¡On-screen display ¡Dolby Digital Sound ¡Dimmer The brightness of the display can be varied. ¡Screen Saver The screen saver program starts if there is no activity at the player or its remote for more than 5 minutes. The brightness of the display is darken by 75%. The program is disactivated when there is any activity. ¡Picture Control Picture Control adjusts among Brightness, Contrast, Color, Gamma Correction and Sharpness of the specific display. ¡DTS (Digital Theater System) When this player is connected to the DTS decoder, you can enjoy 5.1channel surround system which reproduces the original sound as truthfully as possible. 5.1 channel surround system is developed by the Digital Theater System, Inc. ¡DVI (Digital Visual Interface) You can enjoy clearer video output when connected to a display with an HDCP-compatible DVI-D port. ¡Dialog Speed Playback in slightly faster or slower speed while keeping the sound quality as in the normal playback. Dialog speed is available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format. ¡Search Chapter search: Search for the chapter designated by user is possible. Title search: Search for the title designated by user is possible. Track search: Search for the track designated by user is possible. Time search: Search for the time designated by user is possible. ¡Still/fast/slow/step playback Various playback modes are available including still pictures, fast forward/reverse, slow motion and step frames. ¡Repeat Chapter: Title: Track: All: A-B: Group: Repeated playback of the chapter of the disc being played is possible. Repeated playback of the title of the disc being played is possible. Repeated playback of the track of the disc being played is possible. Repeated playback is possible. (exclude DVD-Video) The part between A and B designated by user is possible. Repeated playback of the folder of the MP3/JPEG/WMA disc being played is possible. ¡Still Mode The resolution of pictures while in the still (pause) mode is adjusted. ¡Random playback for audio CD, MP3, JPEG, and WMA This player can shuffle the order of tracks to play them in random order. ¡Program playback for audio CD, MP3, JPEG, and WMA You can program the order of tracks to play them in a desired order. ¡DVD menus in a desired language You can display DVD menus in a desired language, if available on a DVD. ¡Zoom 2-time or 4-time magnified screen can be displayed. ¡Marker The part designated by user can be called back. ¡Auto Power Off The power turns off automatically if there is no activity at the player or its remote for more than 35 minutes. (Refer to page 23.) ¡Resume Play User can resume playback from the point at which the play has been stopped even if the power is turned off. ¡Subtitles in a desired language You can select a desired language for a subtitle if that language is available on a disc. ¡Component Video Out Jacks Jacks located on the back of the DVD Player which are used to send high-quality video to a TV via Component Video In Jacks. ¡Selecting a camera angle You can select the desired camera angle if a disc contains sequences recorded from different angles. ¡Choices for audio language and sound mode You can select the desired audio language and sound mode if different languages and modes are available on a disc. ¡Bit rate indication ¡DRC (Dynamic Range Control) You can control the range of sound volume. ¡Displaying a JPEG picture Kodak Picture CDs can be played. Still images stored in JPEG format on CD-R/RW can also be played. ¡Ratings Control (Parental lock) You can set the control level to limit playback of discs which may not be suitable for children. ¡Reproducing WMA data You can enjoy WMA files which are recorded on CD-R/RW. ¡Automatic detection of discs This player automatically detects if a loaded disc is DVDVideo, Audio CD, MP3, JPEG, or WMA. "Kodak Picture CD COMPATIBLE" is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. "WMA" (Windows Media Audio) is a new audio codec developed by Microsoft® in the United States of America. ¡Playing an MP3 disc You can enjoy MP3 files which are recorded on CD-R/RW. ¡Direct Search You can search the desired title, chapter, and track with numeric button during playback or in stop mode. ­7­ EN English Information about the current operation can be displayed on a TV screen, allowing you to confirm the currently active functions (such as program playback), on the TV screen using the remote control. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 6 12 11 31 REMOTE CONTROL 30 1 15 16 17 18 19 20 8 10 7 21 9 27 26 25 12. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 14 5 13 24 23 3 29 28 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 12 22 6 23 11 4 24 5 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. ON/STANDBY (POWER ON/OFF) Buttons [page 15] Disc loading tray OPEN/CLOSE Button [page 15] PLAY Button [page 15] STILL/PAUSE Button [page 15] STOP Button [page 15] Cursor Buttons [page 15] Use when making settings while watching the display on a TV screen. MENU Button [page 15] SETUP Button [page 23] ENTER Button [page 15] G (SKIP UP) Button [page 17] Plays back from the beginning of the next chapter or track. H (SKIP DOWN) Button [page 17] Plays back from the beginning of the current chapter or track. DVI Button [page 15] Press set the DVI connector's video signal output mode. Display, Remote Sensor Window A-B REPEAT Button [page 18] REPEAT Button [page 17] RANDOM Button [pages 18, 20] ZOOM Button [page 16] CLEAR Button [page 17] ANGLE Button [page 21] Press to change the camera angle and see the same sequence being played back from a different angle. RETURN Button [page 16] SEARCH MODE Button [page 17] h (Fast Reverse SEARCH) Button [page 16] g (Fast Forward SEARCH) Button [page 16] SUBTITLE Button [page 21] Press to select a desired subtitle language. TOP MENU Button [page 15] DISPLAY Button [page 20] AUDIO Button [page 21] Press to select a desired audio language or sound mode. Numeric Buttons [page 17] MODE Button [page 18, 20] DVI indicator [page 15] Lights when there is video signal output from the DVI-D OUT jack. The buttons with circled numbers can only be operated with the remote control. ­8­ EN FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Tour of the remote control Buttons on remote control work in different ways for DVD, CD, MP3, JPEG, and WMA : Refer to the following table for correct use. DVD POWER · Press this to switch the power between on and standby. CD/MP3/JPEG/WMA · Press this to switch the power between on and standby. · Marks a segment between A and B for repeated A-B REPEAT Button · Marks a segment between A and B for repeated playback. REPEAT Button RANDOM Button · · · · · Allows you to repeat playback of a Title or Chapter. playback (CD). · Allows you to repeat playback of a Track or Disc (CD). · Allows you to repeat playback of a Track, Group, or Disc (MP3, JPEG, WMA). · Allows you to play tracks in random order. MODE Button To set Picture Control. To set Black Level on/off. To activate the 3D sound (Virtual surround system). To set Dialog Speed. · Allows you to program a specific order or playback · To activate the 3D sound (Virtual surround system) in random order. (CD, MP3, WMA). · To magnify part of the picture (x2) (JPEG). ZOOM Button ANGLE Button SUBTITLE Button AUDIO Button DISPLAY Button · To magnify part of the picture (x2/x4). · Accesses various camera angles on the disc. · Accesses various subtitles on the disc. · Accesses various audio functions on the disc. · Displays the current disc mode. · To select STEREO, L-CH or R-CH (CD). · Displays the current disc mode. · To search for a track. · To search for time or a marker (CD). · To rapidly return to a location on the disc. · To open or close the disc tray. SEARCH MODE Button · To search for a chapter, title, time or marker. · To rapidly return to a location on the disc. OPEN/CLOSE Button · To open or close the disc tray. Numeric Buttons · To select a chapter or title directly. · To select a track directly. · · · · CLEAR Button · Clear the markers. · Clear the numbers entered incorrectly. · To cancel the A point for A-B Repeat. · To call up the Menu on a disc. · To call up the Top Menu on a disc. Clear the markers (CD). Removes status number in program input. Clear the numbers entered incorrectly. To cancel the A point for A-B Repeat (CD). MENU Button TOP MENU Button ENTER, Cursor Buttons · To call up the FILE LIST (MP3, JPEG, WMA). · To return to the first item in the highest hierarchy of the FILE LIST (MP3, JPEG, WMA). · Moves the cursor and determines its position. · To return to the previous operation in the DVD · Moves the cursor and determines its position. RETURN Button SETUP Button · To return to the previous operation in the DVD setup menu. · To call up the DVD player's Setup menu. setup menu. · To call up the DVD player's Setup menu. · To skip Tracks. · Allows you to search forward/backward through · To begin fast forward/reverse search (CD, MP3, WMA). · To stop playback. · To begin disc play. SKIP Buttons SEARCH Buttons STOP Button · To skip Chapters. · Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc. · To begin fast forward/reverse search or slow forward/ a disc (CD, MP3, WMA). slow reverse. · To stop playback. PLAY Button · To begin disc play. STILL/PAUSE Button · To pause disc play. · Advances playback one frame at a time. · To pause disc play. ­9­ EN English FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front panel display Lights up when the A-B repeat function is on. Lights up when the ALL repeat function is on. Lights up when the repeat function is on. Lights up when the progressive scan system is activated. P.SCAN Lights up when the inserted disc comes to a pause. Lights up when playing back in slow mode. (DVD) Lights up when the inserted disc is being played back. Displays a type of the disc which is inserted on the tray. · DVD: DVD · CD: Audio CD, MP3, JPEG, WMA Displays the elapsed time of the title or track. The number of a new title, chapter, or track is displayed when a chapter or track is switched. Selected DVI output mode is displayed. Displays During Operation Power on No disc inserted or cannot read Tray open Loading the Batteries 1. Open the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert two "AA" (R6P) batteries, with each one oriented correctly. 3. Close the cover. Tray closed Loading the Disc Power off DVI output mode (480p) is selected DVI output mode (720p) is selected DVI output mode (1080i) is selected DVI output mode (OFF) is selected Cautions On Batteries · Use "AA" (R6P) batteries in this remote control unit. · Replace the batteries with new ones approximately once a year, though this depends on the frequency with which the remote control unit is used. · If the remote control unit does not operate from close to the main unit, replace the batteries with new ones, even if less then a year has passed. · The included batteries are only for verifying operation. Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible. · When inserting the batteries, be careful to do so in the proper direction, following the and marks in the remote control unit's battery compartment. · To prevent damage or battery fluid leakage: · Do not use a new battery with an old one. · Do not use two different types of batteries such as alkaline and manganese. · Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries in flames. · Remove the batteries when not planning to use the remote control unit for a long period of time. · If the batteries should leak, carefully wipe off the fluid from the inside of the battery compartment, then insert new batteries. ­ 10 ­ EN CONNECTIONS Description - rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. DIGITAL OUT Jacks Use either an optical or coaxial digital cable to connect to an AV amplifier with a built-in decoder (AV control center). 2. AUDIO OUT Jacks Connect to the Audio input jacks of A/V-compatible TV or wide screen TV, Stereo system. 3. VIDEO OUT Jack Use a video cable to connect one of the jacks to Video input on your A/V-compatible TV, wide screen TV, or Stereo system. 4. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Jacks Use these jacks if you have a TV with Component Video in jacks. These jacks provide CR/PR, CB/PB and Y video. Along with S-Video, Component Video provides the best picture quality. 5. S-VIDEO OUT Jack Use the S-Video cable to connect this jack to the S-Video jack on your A/V-compatible TV or wide screen TV for a higher quality picture. 6. DVI-D OUT (HDCP) Jack Use a DVI-D connection cable (commercially available) to connect to a display with an HDCP-compatible DVI-D port. 7. REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT Jacks Connecting the DENON Satellite Remote Control to these jacks enables you to operate more than one DENON components with one remote control. When using the DENON Satellite Remote Control, 1. Connect the DENON Satellite Remote Control to the REMOTE CONTROL IN jack of this player. This allows you to operate this player with the Satellite Remote Control. 2. Connect another DENON component to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack of this player. This allows you to operate this player and the connected component with the same Satellite Remote Control. NOTE: · When there is video output from the DVI-D OUT jack, no signal is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Selecting Progressive Scan (525p/480p or Interlaced 525i/480i) Playback ¡If your TV is compatible with progressive scanning (525p/480p), connect the TV to the Component Video jacks of the DVD player and set "PROGRESSIVE" to "ON" in the display setting. Next, set your TV to the progressive scan mode. Refer to page 23 for instructions on changing the display setting. ¡If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning, set "PROGRESSIVE" to "OFF". ¡Use a commercially available adaptor if the video input jacks of your TV or monitor is the BNC type. What is Progressive Scanning? ¡Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional (525i/480i) television signals. The DCDi (Directional Correlational De-interlacing) system of this DVD player produces smooth and natural video images, even if really dynamic, by eliminating the jagged edges. *"DCDi" is a trademark of Faroudja, a division of Genesis Microchip Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,Inc. ­ 11 ­ EN English CONNECTIONS The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player to TV and other components. If using this DVD player to playback a DVD in a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround or DTS surround format, the DVD player outputs a Dolby Digital or DTS data stream from its OPTICAL or COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jacks. By hooking the player up to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, you can enjoy more convincing, realistic ambience with powerful and high-quality surround sound of a professional standard which can be heard in movie theaters. Use a commercially available audio optical or coaxial digital cable (not included) for the audio connections. NOTES: · Be sure to turn off the power to all components in the system before connecting another component. · Refer to the Instruction Manuals for your TV, stereo system and any other components to be connected to the DVD player. Connection to an audio system Method 1 Method 2 AV amplifier with a built in decoder (AV control center), Stereo system Digital Audio Input Jacks Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder, MD deck or DAT deck AUDIO Audio Input Jacks (supplied) (commercially available) (commercially available) DVD Analog Audio Out Digital Audio Out · Method 1 DVD Player + Stereo system · Method 2 DVD Player + AV amplifier with a built in decoder (AV control center), Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder, MD deck or DAT deck NOTES (for Method 2 only): · When using an AV amplifier with a built in decoder (AV control center), Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder as shown in the Method 2, set "DOLBY DIGITAL" or "DTS" to "ON" accordingly for audio output in the setup mode (refer to page 24). Set it to "OFF" for the decoder that is not used currently. Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion, and may also damage the speakers. · The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD deck or DAT deck. · Set "DOLBY DIGITAL" or "DTS" to "OFF" for audio output in the setup mode for connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck (refer to page 24). · Harsh noise that could harm your ears or the speakers is generated when a DVD recorded in DTS is played while using a decoder, etc., that is not DTS-compatible. · When playing a copyright-protected 96 kHz linear PCM DVD, the digital sound will be down sampled at 48 kHz, even if you set "LPCM SELECT" to "OFF". Optical cable (not supplied) · Optical cable (not supplied) may be damaged when bent at sharp angles. Ensure cables are coiled in loops with a diameter of 15 cm or more when storing them. · Use a cable which is 3m or shorter. · Insert cable plugs firmly into the connectors when making connections. · If a plug has minor scratches or is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth before inserting it into a connector. ­ 12 ­ EN CONNECTIONS Connection to a TV (for video) Basic Audio Method 1 Good picture VIDEO IN Method 2 Better picture S-VIDEO IN Method 3 Best picture COMPONENT VIDEO IN TV R L CR/PR Y CB/PB Audio Cable (supplied) Video Cable (supplied) S-Video Cable (commercially available) Component Video Cable (commercially available) DVD Analog Audio Out Video Out S-Video Out Component Video Out · Method 1 DVD Player + TV with Video Input Jack · Method 2 DVD Player + TV with S-Video Input Jack · Method 3 DVD Player + TV with Component Video Jacks NOTES: · Connect the DVD player directly to a TV. If the A/V cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system. · S-Video output connector The video signals are divided into colour (C) and brightness (Y) signals, achieving a clearer picture. If the TV is equipped with a S-Video input connector, we recommend connecting it to the this product's S-Video output connector using a commercially available S-Video connection cord. HOW TO CONNECT TO A TV WITHOUT AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS If your TV does not have RCA type audio and video input jacks it is still possible to connect this DVD player to your TV's 75-ohm coaxial antenna terminal using an optional Stereo Audio/Video RF Modulator, not included. Connect the audio and video outputs of the DVD player to the audio and video inputs on the RF Modulator, and then connect the coaxial output of the RF Modulator (usually marked "TO TV") to the 75 ohm coaxial antenna terminal on your TV. Follow the instruction supplied with the RF Modulator for more details. If your TV's 75 ohm coaxial antenna terminal is already occupied by an antenna or cable box connection, remove that cable from your TV's antenna terminal and reconnect it to the coaxial antenna input terminal of the RF Modulator (usually marked "ANT IN"), then connect the RF modulator to your TV's antenna terminal as described above. NOTE: · The picture quality from DVD discs will not be as good if the DVD player is connected to the TV's antenna terminal through an RF Modulator. ­ 13 ­ EN English CONNECTIONS Connection to a TV with an HDCP-compatible DVI-D port Digital video signals can be delivered by connecting a DVI*-D cable from a display with an HDCP-compatible DVI-D port. To DVI-D Input Connector 24-pin DVI-D cable (commercially available) A display with an HDCP-compatible DVI-D port · When using an HDCP-incompatible display, the image will not be viewed properly. · Make the audio connections as well because no audio signal is available from the DVI-D jack. · The 24-pin and 29-pin DVI-D cables are commercially available. Only the 24-pin DVI-D cable can be used with this player. Copyright protection system To play the digital video images of a DVD via a DVI-D connection, it is necessary that both the player and the display (or an AV amplifier) support a copyright protection system called HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System). HDCP is copy protection technology that comprises data encryption and authentication of the connected AV equipment. This player supports HDCP. Please operating instructions for your display (or AV amplifier) for more information. *DVI: Digital Visual Interface ­ 14 ­ EN PLAYING A DISC Basic Playback Still / Pause Getting started · Turn on the power of the TV, amplifier and any other components which are connected to the DVD player. · Make sure the TV and audio receiver (commercially available) are set to the correct channel. 1 Press the POWER ON/OFF button. · "P-ON" will appear briefly on the display panel. 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button 1 During playback, press the STILL/PAUSE button. · Playback will pause and sound will be muted. 2 To continue playback, press F to open disc loading tray. 3 Place the disc in the tray, with the label facing up. 4 Press the PLAY button. · The tray will close automatically, then playback will start from the first chapter or track of the disc. If the playback does not start automatically, press the PLAY button. · When you playback the DVD with a title menu, it may appear on the screen. In this case, refer to "Title menu". 5 Press the STOP button to stop playback. NOTES: · A "prohibited icon" may appear at the topright on the TV screen during operation, warning that a prohibited operation has been encountered by the DVD player or the disc. · With DVDs that use some titles for playback program signals, playback may start from the second title, or it may skip these titles. · During the playback of two layered disc, pictures may stop for a moment. This happens when the 1st layer switches to the 2nd layer. This is not a malfunction. · The operation may vary when you playback DVDs with disc menu. Refer to the manual accompanying the disc for details. the PLAY button. NOTE: · Set "STILL MODE" to "FIELD" on the display menu if pictures in the pause mode are blurred. (Refer to page 23.) Disc Menus DVD-V 1 Press the MENU button. · The DVD main menu will appear. 2 If the feature is not available, symbol may appear on the TV screen. 3 If disc menu is available on the disc, audio language, subtitle options, chapters for the title and other options will appear for selection. 4 Press the Cursor buttons ( K / L / s / B ) to select an item, and the ENTER button to confirm selection. Title Menu DVD-V 1 Press the TOP MENU button. · The title menu will appear. 2 If the feature is not available, General Features DVD-V DVD may contain menus to navigate the disc and access special features. Press the appropriate numerical key or use the Cursor buttons ( K / L / s / B) to highlight your selection in the DVD main menu and press the ENTER button to confirm. symbol may appear on the TV screen. 3 Press the Cursor buttons ( K / L / s / B ) to select an item, and the ENTER button to confirm selection. · Playback will begin at the selected Title. NOTE: · Unless stated, all operations described are based on remote control use. Some operations can be carried out using the menu bar on the TV screen. CALLING UP A MENU SCREEN DURING PLAYBACK DVD-V · Press the MENU button to call up the DVD main menu. · Press the TOP MENU button to call up the title menu. DVI Setup 1 Press the DVI button on the front panel to select the DVI output mode. The output mode changes as follows every time DVI button is pressed. · DVI indicator on the front panel lights when DVI output mode is selected. OFF 480P 720P 1080 NOTE: · Contents of menus and corresponding menu operations may vary between discs. Refer to the manual accompanying the disc for details. OFF (Default): No video output from the DVI-D OUT connector. 480P: Video output from the DVI-D OUT jack at 480p. 720P: Video output from the DVI-D OUT jack at 720p. 1080: Video output from the DVI-D OUT jack at 1080i. NOTES: · When changing the DVI output mode, video and audio signals may distorted temporarily. · Use a display with an HDCP-compatible DVI-D port. · When there is video output from the DVI-D OUT jack, no signal is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. ­ 15 ­ EN English DVD-V CD MP3 JPEG WMA DVD-V CD MP3 JPEG WMA PLAYING A DISC Step by Step Playback Slow Forward / Slow Reverse DVD-V 1 During playback, press the DVD-V 1 During playback, press the STILL/PAUSE button. D Button 2 Press the h or g button. 1 · Slow motion playback will begin and sound will be muted. 3 Press the h or g button STILL/PAUSE button. · Playback will pause and sound will be muted. F 2 The disc advances by one frame each time the STILL/PAUSE button is pressed. 3 To exit step by step playback, press the PLAY button. repeatedly to select the required speed. · Slow forward or reverse speed is different depending on the disc. Approximate speed is 1 (1/16), 2 (1/8), and 3 (1/2). 2 NOTE: · Set "STILL MODE" to "FIELD" on the display menu if pictures in the pause mode are blurred. (Refer to page 23.) 3 Picture Control DVD-V Picture Control adjusts among Brightness, Contrast, Color, Gamma Correction and Sharpness of the specific display. 1 During playback, press the BRIGHTNESS s +1B MODE button. 2 Press the Cursor button ( K or L ) to switch item. 3 Press the ENTER button or the Cursor button ( s or B ) to adjust desired item. ton. NOTE: 4 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY but· Set "STILL MODE" to "FIELD" on the Display menu if pictures in the slow playback mode are blurred. (Refer to page 23.) Zoom DVD-V JPEG The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to move the zoomed image. 1 Press the ZOOM button during playback. · Playback will continue. 2 Press the ZOOM button repeatedly to select the 4 To return to normal playback, press the RETURN button. · -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6 can be selected. NOTES: · The setting display will disappear in 10 seconds of no use. · This function cannot be used during Dialog Speed. (Refer to page 22.) required zoom factor: x2, x4 or OFF. · Only x2 zoom is available for JPEG. x2 x4 Resume DVD-V STOP button. CD MP3 JPEG WMA 3 Use the Cursor buttons ( L / K / B / s ) to move 1 During playback, press the Resume ON Press 'PLAY' to play from here. To play the beginning, press 'STOP' first and then 'PLAY'. the zoomed picture across the screen. 2 Press the PLAY button, play-