User manual DENON DVM-2815

DVD AUDIO-VIDEO AUTO CHANGER DVM-2815 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. 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 of the product should follow the PORTABLE CART WARNING (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 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 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Displays During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Loading the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I HOOK UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Description - rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connection to an audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connection to 5.1-channel Surround Sound system . . 14 Connection to a TV (for video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 I PLAYING A DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 CANCELLING AND CALLING BACK PBC FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Brightness of the Front Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Disc Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 CALLING UP A MENU SCREEN DURING PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Step by Step Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Fast Forward / Reverse Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Slow Forward / Slow Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Title / Chapter Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Page Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Playing From a Desired Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Playback of the Bonus Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 REPEAT TITLE / CHAPTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 REPEAT TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 A-B REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Program (CD/DVD-A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Playback of All Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Random Playback (CD/DVD-A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 MP3 / JPEG / WMA Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Slide Show Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 On-Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Track Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Random Playback (MP3/JPEG/WMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Program (MP3/JPEG/WMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Audio Language or Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Stereo Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Changing the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Marker Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Black Level Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Virtual Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 I DVD SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Language Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ratings Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RATING LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IF YOU FORGET THE PASSWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTROL LEVELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 25 25 26 26 27 27 27 27 29 30 31 ­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 authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Apparatus Claimas of U. S. Patent Nos, 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only. Supplied Accessories Please check to make sure the following items are included with the main unit in the carton. Remote Audio "AA" (R6P) control · · · · · · · · 1 batteries · · · · · · 2 cable · · · · · · · · · 1 Video cable · · · · · · · · · 1 Service Station Operating Instruction · · · · 1 List· · · · · · · · · · · 1 (approx. 3 feet (100 cm) long) Symbols Used in this Manual (approx. 3 feet (100 cm) long) The following symbols appear below in some headings and notes in this manual, with the following meanings! DVD-A : DVD-V : CD MP3 VCD JPEG WMA : : : : : Description refers to playback of DVD-Audio discs. Description refers to playback of DVD-Video discs. Description refers to playback of Audio CDs. Description refers to playback of discs formatted with MP3. Description refers to playback of Video CDs. Description refers to viewing of JPEG discs. Description refers to playback of discs formatted with WMA. Description refers to the items to be set in the QUICK mode. QUICK : ­5­ EN English ABOUT THE DISCS Playable Discs The following discs can be played back on this DVD player. Usable discs DVD-Audio 12 cm DVD-Video (NOTE 1) Disc Types [DVD-Audio] DVD-Audios are divided into several large sections called "groups" and smaller sections called "tracks." Numbers are alloted to these sections. These numbers are clalled "group numbers" and "track numbers." Example Track 1 Mark (logo) Recorded signals Disc Size Group 1 Track 3 Track 4 Group 2 Track 1 Track 2 Track 2 Digital video (MPEG2) 8 cm DVD-R DVD-RW (NOTE 2) [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. Example Title 1 Title 2 Digital audio CD CD-R CD-RW (NOTE 3) MP3 WMA (NOTE 4) Digital picture (JPEG) Sound and Pictures 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm (Singles) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Video CD DIGITAL VIDEO [AUDIO CD, Video CD] Picture CD JPEG 12 cm Data on an audio CD or a video 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 NOTE 1: Some DVD-Video discs do not operate as described in this manual due to the intentions of the discs' producers. NOTE 2: Playing DVD-R and DVD-RW discs DVD-R and DVD-RW discs on a DVD recorder can be played. 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 of CD-R/CD-RW discs may be incompartible because of "scratch and stain of disc", "Recording condition", and "Characteristic of Recorder". NOTE 4: Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 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. ABOUT THE PBC FUNCTION OF VIDEO CD This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver.2.0 of Video CD standard, with PBC function. Ver.1.1 (without PBC function): You can enjoy playback picture as well as music CD. Ver.2.0 (with PBC function): While using a Video CD with PBC function, "PBC" appears on the screen and the display. What is PBC? "PBC" stands for the Playback Control. You can play interactive software using menu screens. Refer to instructions in the Video CD. NOTE: When playing Video CDs with PBC function, some operations (e.g., select and repeat tracks) cannot be performed unless the function is cancelled temporarily (refer to page 16). ¡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. The following discs cannot be played back on this DVD player. ¡DVD with region codes other than 1 or ALL. tion may result.) [MP3, JPEG, WMA] Data on a MP3 is divided into sections called "groups," and then into subsections called "tracks," each of which is given an album or track number. Example Track 1 ¡DVD-ROM ¡DVD-RAM (Never play back, otherwise malfunc¡CD-ROM ¡VSD ¡CDV (Only plays back the audio part.) ¡CD-G (Only plays back the sound.) ¡CD-R/CD-RW (Only plays back the discs which ¡CD-I (Never play back, otherwise malfunction may ¡SACD ¡Photo CD (Never play back, otherwise malfunc- Group 1 Track 3 Track 4 Group 2 Track 1 Track 2 Track 2 audio CD/MP3/JPEG/WMA is recorded.) result.) CAUTION: tion may result.) Any other discs without compatibility indications. ¡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 ¡Analog 5.1-channel Dolby and DTS surround output This player is equipped with analog 5.1-channel Dolby and DTS surround audio out jacks for playback. ¡Progressive Scan system Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional television signals. ¡Still/fast/slow/step playback Various playback modes are available including still pictures, fast forward/reverse, slow motion and step frames. ¡Random playback for audio CD, MP3, JPEG, DVDAudio, and WMA This player can shuffle the order of tracks to play them in random order. ¡Program playback for audio CD, MP3, JPEG, DVDAudio, and WMA You can program the order of tracks to play them in any desired order. ¡DVD menus in a desired language You can display DVD menus in a desired language, if available on a DVD. ¡Auto standby When the screen saver program is activated for 35 minutes, the power is automatically turned off. ¡Subtitles in a desired language You can select a desired language for the display subtitles, if that language is available on a disc. ¡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. ¡Parental lock You can set the control level to limit playback of discs which may not be suitable for children. ¡Automatic detection of discs This player automatically detects if a loaded disc is DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, audio CD, MP3, JPEG, or WMA. ¡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. ¡On-screen display 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. ¡Search Group search: Search for the group designated by user is possible. Page search: Search for the page designated by user is possible. 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. ¡Repeat Chapter: Repeated playback of the chapter of the disc being played is possible. Title: Repeated playback of the title of the disc being played is possible. Track: Repeated playback of the track of the disc being played is possible. Disc: Repeated playback is possible. (exclude DVD-Video) A-B: The part between A and B designated by user is possible. Group: Repeated playback of the folder of the MP3/JPEG/WMA/DVD-Audio disc being played is possible. 5 Disc: Repeated playback of CD/ DVD-Audio/ MP3/ JPEG/ WMA discs is possible. ¡Zoom 2-time or 4-time magnified screen can be displayed. ¡Marker The part designated by user can be called back. ¡Resume Play User can resume to playback from the part at which the play was stopped even if the power turn off. ¡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. ¡Dimmer Brightness of the display can be varied. ¡Bit rate indication ¡DRC (Dynamic range control) You can control the range of sound volume. ¡Displaying a JPEG picture (NOTES 1) Kodak Picture CDs can be played. Still images stored in JPEG format on CD-R/RW can also be played. ¡Reproducing WMA data (NOTES 2) You can enjoy WMA files which are recorded on CD-R/RW. "Kodak Picture CD COMPATIBLE" is trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. "WMA" (Windows Media Audio) is a new audio codec developed by Microsoft® in the United States of America. ­7­ EN English English FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW FRONT PANEL 1 2 456 3 15 REMOTE CONTROL 31 1 16 17 18 19 20 21 8 10 7 22 14 9 34 13 11 4 25 5 33 28 27 26 12. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 35 12 11 13 34 14 3 30 29 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 23 12 6 24 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 32 The buttons with circled numbers can only be operated with the remote control. ­8­ ON/STANDBY, (POWER ON/OFF) Buttons [page 16] Disc loading tray OPEN/CLOSE Button [page 16] PLAY Button [page 16] STILL/PAUSE Button [page 16] STOP Button [page 16] Cursor Buttons [page 16] Use when making settings while watching the display on a TV screen. MENU Button [page 16] SETUP Button [page 25] ENTER Button [page 16] G (SKIP UP/FWD) Button [page 18] Plays back from the beginning of the next chapter or track. Hold down to fast forward playback. H (SKIP DOWN/REV) Button [page 18] Plays back from the beginning of the current chapter or track. Hold down to fast reverse playback. DISC EXCHANGE Button [page 16] DISC SKIP Button [page 16] Display, Remote Sensor Window A-B REPEAT Button [page 19] REPEAT Button [page 19] RANDOM Button [page 20] ZOOM Button [page 17] CLEAR Button [page 18] ANGLE Button [page 23] Press to change the camera angle to see the sequence being played back from a different angle. RETURN Button [page 19] SEARCH MODE Button [page 18] h (FR SEARCH) Button[page 17] g (FF SEARCH) Button [page 17] SUBTITLE Button [page 23] Press to select a desired subtitle language. TOP MENU Button [page 16] DISPLAY Button [page 21] AUDIO Button [page 22] Press to select a desired audio language or sound mode. Numeric Buttons [page 18] MODE Button [page 19] GROUP Button [page 18] PAGE Buttons [page 18] DISC NUMBER Buttons [page 16] Press to select a desired disc tray directly. DVD AUDIO indicator This indicator appears when playing discs recorded in DVD Audio format. EN FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Tour of the remote control DVD POWER · Press this to switch the power between on and standby. A-B REPEAT Button VCD · Press this to switch the power between on and standby. CD · Press this to switch the power between on and standby. · Marks a segment to repeat between A and B. · Allows you to repeat a Group (For DVD-Audio), Title, or Chapter. (For DVD-Audio) · Allows you to shuffle the playing order of groups and tracks. · To activate the 3D sound (Virtual surround system). · To magnify part of picture (x2/x4). · Accesses various camera angles on a disc. · Marks a segment to repeat between A and B. · Allows you to repeat a Track or Disc. · Marks a segment to repeat between A and B. · Allows you to repeat a track, a disc, or discs on the disc tray. · Allows you to shuffle the playing order of tracks. REPEAT Button RANDOM Button MODE Button · To activate the 3D sound (Virtual surround system). · To magnify part of picture (x2). · Allows you to program a specific order or random playback. · To activate the 3D sound (Virtual surround system). ZOOM Button ANGLE Button SUBTITLE Button · Accesses various subtitles on a disc. · Accesses various audio functions · To select STEREO, L-CH or R-CH. · To select STEREO, L-CH or R-CH. on a disc. · Displays the current disc mode. · Displays the current disc mode. · Displays the current disc mode. · To search track or time. · To rapidly return to a location of disc. AUDIO Button DISPLAY Button SEARCH MODE Button · To search chapter, title, or time. · To search track or time. · To rapidly return to a location · To rapidly return to a location of disc. of disc. OPEN/CLOSE Button · To open or close the disc tray. · To open or close the disc tray. · To open or close the disc tray. NUMERIC Buttons · To select chapter directly. · To select track directly. · To select track directly. CLEAR Button · Clear the markers. (For DVD-Audio) · Removes status No. in program input. · Clear the markers. · Clear the markers. · Removes status No. in program input. ­9­ EN English Buttons on remote control work in different ways for DVD, VCD, and CD : Refer to the following table for correct use. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Tour of the remote control DVD MENU Button VCD CD · Brings up the Menu on a disc. TOP MENU Button · Brings up the Top Menu on a disc. ENTER, CURSOR Buttons · Moves the cursor and determines its position. RETURN Button · Moves the cursor and determines · Moves the cursor and determines its its position. position. · Returns to a previous menu. SETUP Button · Returns to a previous menu. · Brings up the DVD player's Setup menu. · To skip Chapters. (For DVD-Audio) · To skip Tracks. · Brings up the DVD player's Setup menu. · Brings up the DVD player's Setup menu. SKIP Buttons · To skip Tracks. · To skip Tracks. SEARCH Buttons · Allows you to search forward/backward · Allows you to search forward/backward · Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc (x2. x8. x30). through a disc (x2. x8. x50. x100). through a disc (x16). STOP Button · To stop playback. · To stop playback. · To stop playback. PLAY Button · Begin disc play. STILL/PAUSE Button · Begin disc play. · Begin disc play. · Pause disc play. · Advances playback one frame at a time. · Pause disc play. · Advances playback one frame at a time. · Pause disc play. DISC SKIP Button · To select a desired disc. DISC NUMBER Buttons · To select a desired disc. · To select a desired disc. · To select a desired disc directly. · To select a desired disc directly. · To select a desired disc directly. DISC EXCHANGE Button · To change discs during playback. · To change discs during playback. · To change discs during playback. GROUP Button (For DVD-Audio) · To select the group to playback. PAGE Buttons (For DVD-Audio) · To select the image to be displayed. ­ 10 ­ EN FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Display Stays on when repeat title function is on. Stays on when the repeat function is on. Stays on when the A-B repeat function is on. Stays on when the inserted disc is being played back. Lights up when the inserted disc comes to a pause. Lights up when a playback control is activated. 1 3 5 2 4 The playing disc number flashes on. Displays how long a current title or track has been played back. When a chapter or track has switched, the number of a new title, chapter or track is displayed. CD: Lights up when a CD is inserted into the tray. VCD: Lights up when a Video CD is inserted into the tray. Displays During Operation Power on No disc inserted Loading the Batteries 1. Open the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert two "AA" (R6P) batteries, with each one oriented correctly. Tray open Tray closed 3. Close the cover. Loading the Disc NOTES Power off Tray rotation · Do not mix alkaline and manganese batteries. · Do not mix old and new batteries. Cautions On Batteries AC cord plugged in · 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 battery is 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. · 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. ­ 11 ­ EN English Stays on when repeat chapter function is on. Stays on when repeat track function is on. Lights up when a DVD is inserted into the tray. (The DVD AUDIO indicator also appears when playing a DVD-Audio disc.) HOOK UPS Description - rear panel 8 6 3 4 5 2 1 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 jack to Video input on your A/V-compatible TV or wide screen TV, Stereo system. 4. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS Use these jacks if you have a TV with Component Video in jacks. These jacks provide PR/CR, PB/CB 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. PROGRESSIVE switch 7. REMOTE CONTROL JACKS Use these jacks when using an optional ROOM TO ROOM CONTROL SYSTEM. 8. 5.1ch AUDIO OUT JACKS Use the speaker cables to connect these jacks to the 5.1ch AUDIO IN jacks on your AV amplifier with 5.1-channel input terminals. Selecting Progressive Scan (480p or Interlaced 480i) Playback ¡If your TV is compatible with progressive scanning (480p), connect the TV to the Component Video Output jacks of the DVD player and set the Progressive switch on the back of the DVD player to "PROGRESSIVE". Next, set your TV to the progressive scan mode. If your TV is not compatible with progressive scan, keep the Progressive switch to "INTERLACE". ¡Use a commercially available adaptor if the video input jacks of your TVs or monitors are 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 (480i) television signals. NOTE · When the Progressive switch is set to "PROGRESSIVE," no video signal will be output from the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT jack. 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 registered 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. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ­ 12 ­ EN HOOK UPS The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player either TV and other components. If using this DVD player to playback a DVD in a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround or DTS surround format, the DVD player outputs a Dolby Digital or DTS data stream from its OPTICAL or COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks. 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround sound and DTS sound can also be output from the 5.1 CH OUTPUT jacks. By hooking the player up to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, you can enjoy a more convincing, realistic ambience with powerful and high-quality surround sound of a professional standard, which can be heard in movie theaters. Use an audio coaxial or optical digital cable (not included) for the audio connections. Use audio cables (commercially available ) for the 5.1 CH audio connection. 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 Stereo system Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder Digital Audio Input Jacks AUDIO Audio Input Jacks DVD Analog Audio Out Digital Audio Out · Method 1 DVD Player + Stereo system · Method 2 DVD Player + Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder NOTES · If output Dolby Digital audio, connect to a Dolby Digital decoder, and set Dolby Digital to on for audio output in the setup mode. (See page 26) · If output DTS audio, connect to a DTS decoder, and set DTS to ON for audio output in the setup mode. (See page 26) · Unless connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, or a DTS decoder, set Dolby Digital or DTS to OFF for audio output in the setup mode. Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion, and may also damage the speakers. (See page 26) · The audio source on a disc in a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck. · Set Dolby Digital and DTS to OFF for audio output in the setup mode for method 1 only. Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion, and may also damage the speakers. (Refer to page 26 to set ON for Dolby Digital and DTS) ­ 13 ­ EN English HOOK UPS Connection to 5.1-channel Surround Sound system Analog 5.1-channel audio signals can be output from the DVD player. The multichannel audio signals recorded in packed PCM can be played when an AV amplifier equipped with analog 5.1-channel audio inputs is connected. Center speaker Method 1 Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right) Subwoofer Surround speaker (left) AV amplifier with 5.1-channel input terminals Surround speaker (right) AUDIO To 5.1ch Audio IN Jacks DVD 5.1ch Audio OUT 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. ­ 14 ­ EN HOOK UPS Connection to a TV (for video) Method 1 Basic Audio Good picture VIDEO IN Method 2 Better picture S-VIDEO IN Method 3 Best picture COMPONENT VIDEO IN CR Y CB TV R L PR Y PB AV Cable S-Video Cable Video Cable 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 · If your TV is compatible with progressive scanning (480p), connect the TV to the Component Video Output jacks of the DVD player. Refer to page 12. · 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 color (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. ­ 15 ­ EN English PLAYING A DISC Basic Playback General Features DVD may contain menus to navigate the disc and access special features. Press the appropriate numerical key or use the cursor buttons ( L / K / B / s ) to highlight your selection in the DVD main menu and press the ENTER button to confirm. DVD-A DVD-V Getting started · · VCD CD Turn on the power of the TV, amplifier and any other components which are connected to the DVD. Make sure the TV and audio receiver (commercially available) are set to the correct channel. 1 Press the POWER ON button. · "P-ON" will appear briefly on the display panel. 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open disc load- 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. ing tray. 3 Press the DISC SKIP button repeatedly or press Brightness of the Front Display The brightness of the front display can be adjusted from the SETUP menu. Details are on page 25. the DISC NUMBER button. · The desired disc tray moves to the front position. 4 Place the disc in the tray, with the label facing up. · Repeat steps 3 and 4 to load more discs. 5 Press the PLAY button. Right side tray · The tray will close automatiLeft side tray cally, and playback will then start from the first chapter or track of the disc. If the playback does not start automatically, press the PLAY button. · If the disc has not been set on the tray, the DVD player will play the disc which is set on the right side tray. · When you want to select the other disc, press the DISC SKIP button repeatedly or the DISC NUMBER button for your desired disc. · When you playback the DVD with a title menu is recorded, it may appear on the screen. In this case, refer to "TITLE MENU". 6 Press the STOP button to stop playback. Pause DVD-A DVD-V 1 During playback, press the VCD MP3 CD WMA F STILL/PAUSE button. · Playback will pause and sound will be muted. 2 To continue playback, press the PLAY button. Disc Menus DVD-V 1 Press the MENU button. · The DVD main menu will appear. 2 If the feature is not available, NOTES: · A "prohibited icon" may appear at the top-right 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 or Video CDs with PBC. Refer to the manual accompanying the disc for details. · You can open the tray and change 2 discs during playback by pressing the DISC EXCHANGE button. · Disc position will be displayed on the TV screen for about 5 minutes when you turn on the power or close the tray. 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 ( L / K / B / s ) to select an item, and the ENTER button to confirm selection. Title Menu DVD-A DVD-V 1 Press the TOP MENU button. · The title menu will appear. 2 If the feature is not available, symbol may appear on the TV screen. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( L / K / B / s ) to select an item, and the ENTER button to confirm selection. · Playback will begin at the selected Title. VCD CANCELLING AND CALLING BACK PBC FUNCTION 1 When playing a Video CD with PBC func- tion, the title menu will appear automatically. 2 Press the numeric buttons to select the desired VCD 1 Insert a Video CD. · Playback will start automatically. 2 Press the STOP button. 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the desired title. · Playback will begin at the selected title. 3 Press the RETURN button to go back to the title menu. Track number. · PBC function is now cancelled and the playback of the Video CD will start. 4 To call back PBC function, press the STOP button twice, and then press the PLAY button. · Title menu will appear on the display. ­ 16 ­ EN PLAYING A DISC CALLING UP A MENU SCREEN DURING PLAYBACK Slow Forward / Slow Reverse 1 During playback, press the STILL/PAUSE button. 2 Press the g or h button. · Slow motion playback will begin and D Button sound will be muted. 1/16 3 Press the g or h button · · Press the MENU button to call up the DVD main menu. Press the TOP MENU button to call up the title menu. · Contents of menus and corresponding menu operations may vary between discs. Refer to the manual accompanying the disc for details. NOTE: Step by Step Playback DVD-A DVD-V 1 During playback, press the VCD F repeatedly to select the required speed: 1/16, 1/8, 1/2 of the normal playback. · If you are using the SKIP Hbutton / the hbutton on the front panel, press and hold it for more than 1.5 sec (the longer you hold it, the slower the speed will be).When you reach 1/8 1/2 STILL/PAUSE button. · Playback will pause and sound will be muted. 2 The disc advances by one frame the desired speed, release the button. 4 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button. NOTES: · Slow Forward and Slow Reverse are not available when playing a DVD-Audio. · Slow Reverse playback is not available when playing a Video CD. · Only Slow Forward is available when playing Video CD. Forward speed can be selected from 1/16, 1/8, or 1/2. each time the STILL/PAUSE button is pressed. 3 To exit step by step playback, press the PLAY button. NOTE: · The images on DVD-Audio discs cannot be played back step by step. Resume DVD-A DVD-V 1 During playback, press the CD VCD Resume ON Zoom DVD-V VCD STOP button. · Resume message will appear on the TV screen. Press 'PLAY' to play from here. To play the beginning, press 'STOP' first and then 'PLAY'. The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to pan through the enlarged image. 1 Press the ZOOM button during playback. · Playback will continue. 2 Press the ZOOM button repeatedly to select the 2 Press the PLAY button, playback will resume from required zoom factor: x2, x4 or OFF. · Only x2 zoom is available on Video CDs. [x2] [x4] the point at which playback was stopped. · To cancel resume, press the STOP button twice. NOTES: · The resume playback takes a little longer to take place compared to the normal playback. · Some Video CDs with PBC function resume playback from the beginning of the track. Fast Forward / Reverse Search 3 Use the cursor buttons ( L / K / B / s ) to move DVD-A DVD-V VCD MP3 CD WMA the zoomed picture across the screen. 1 During playback, press the g or h button repeatedly to select the required forward or reverse speed: x2, x8, x50, x100. · If you are using the SKIP G button / the g button on the front panel, press and hold it for more than 1.5 sec (the longer you hold it, the faster the speed will be). When you reach the desired speed, release the button. · For audio CDs, the speed is fixed at x16. · For MP3 and WMA the speed is fixed at x8. · For Video CDs, the playback speed is x2, x8, or x30. 2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY butButton Button 2 8 50 100 4 To exit zoom mode, press the ZOOM button to OFF. NOTES: · Zooming function does not work while disc menu is shown. · x4 zoom is not available on some discs. ton. ­ 17 ­ EN English DVD-V DVD-A DVD-V VCD PLAYING A DISC Track Page Selection DVD-A CD MP3 VCD WMA DVD-A Some DVD-Audio discs that include still images are provided with a selection of images you can choose from. 1 During playback, press the There are three ways to begin playback on a DVD-Audio, Audio CD, Video CD, MP3 and WMA at a specific Track. By using the Numeric buttons (Except for DVD-Audio) 1 Press the numeric buttons to enter the desired PAGE + or ­ button to select the desired page number to be displayed. 1/12 Track number. · Playback will start at the selected track. · For single digit tracks (1-9), press a single number (eg. track 3, press 3). · To play track 26, press +10, 2, 6 on the numerical button. Playing From a Desired Group DVD-A 1 During playback or in stop mode, By using the SEARCH MODE button (DVD-Audio/Audio CD/Video CD) 1 Press the SEARCH MODE button. · The track search display appears. __/ 15 press the GROUP button. 2 Press the numeric buttons to 1/12 select a group. · The Group will be located and playback will start.