User manual MARANTZ DV7600

Model DV7600 User Guide Super Audio CD/DVD Player CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE MARANTZ PRODUCT. MARANTZ is on the leading edge of Super Audio CD, DVD research for consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest technological developments. We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the Super Audio CD, DVD player. Thank you for your support. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. 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 Copy protection Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods 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. 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. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON-DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. LASER SAFETY Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5°C to +35°C (+41°F to +95°F); less than 85%RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install in the following locations ÷ Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light ÷ Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly ventilated location 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 : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURE OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM (WARNING LOCATION: INSIDE ON LASER COVERSHIELD) NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 2 English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT (for U. S. A only) This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read Instructions ­ All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions ­ The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings ­ All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions ­ All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning ­ Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Attachments ­ Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Water and Moisture ­ Do not u se 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. 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 manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. CART ­ A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. Ventilation ­ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and toprotect it from overheating, andthese openings must not beblocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked byplacing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such asa bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or themanufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 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. Grounding or Polarization ­ This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line AC POLARIZED PLUG 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 theplug 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. 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. Protective Attachment Plug ­ The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug. Outdoor Antenna Grounding ­ If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable systemm is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1. 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 and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 17. 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. Overloading ­ Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 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. 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. Damage Requiring Service ­ Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. 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. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance ­ this indicates a need for service. 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. 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. Wall or Ceiling Mounting ­ The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Heat ­ The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 18 19. 20. 21. a. b. c. d. 8. 9. e. f. 22. 10. 23. 24. 25. 11. 12. FIGURE 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 13. GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE 14. ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) 15. 16. 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. 3 FCC NOTE (for U. S. A only): 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 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. · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CE marking (for Europe only) This product is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive. WARNINGS - Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture. - Do not remove the cover from the equipment. - Do not insert anything into the equipment through the ventilation holes. - Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands. - Do not cover the ventilation with any items such as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, etc. - No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment. - When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. - Do not place anything about 0.1 meter above the top panel. - Make a space of about 0.1 meter around the unit. - No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. - When the switch is in the OFF position, the equipment is not completely switched off from MAINS. NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fall to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. WARRANTY For warranty information, contact your local Marantz distributor. RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT Your purchase receipt is your permanent record of a valuable purchase. It should be kept in a safe place to be referred to as necessary for insurance purposes of when corresponding with Marantz. IMPORTANT When seeking warranty service, it is the responsibility of the consumer to establish proof and date of purchase. Your purchase receipt or invoice is adequate for such proof. FOR U.K. ONLY This undertaking is in addition to a consumer's statutory rights and does not affect those rights in any way. Disc Storage Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment. · Do not keep under direct sunlight. · Keep in a cool ventilated area. · Store vertically. · Keep in a clean protection jacket. Maintenance of Cabinet For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. · Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning. · Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth. 4 Table Of Contents 1 Before You Start Features .................................................................................... 6 What's in the box ................................................................... 7 Putting the batteries in the remote control .................... 7 Using the remote control .................................................... 7 Discs compatible with this player ..................................... 8 DVD-Video regions ................................................................ 9 MP3 compatibility information .......................................... 9 JPEG compatibility information .......................................... 9 English 6 DVD Setup Menu Using the FL menu ............................................................... 30 Using the Setup Menu ....................................................... 31 Setting up the Video Setup ............................................... 33 Setting up the HDMI Setup .............................................. 37 Setting up the Audio Setup .............................................. 39 Setting up the Speaker Setup .......................................... 43 Setting up the SP Level Setup .......................................... 44 Setting up the DISC Setup ................................................ 44 Setting up the System Setup ............................................ 46 Resetting the Player ............................................................ 47 2 Connecting Up Easy setup ............................................................................. 10 Home theater video connections ..................................... 1 1 Home theater audio connections .................................... 12 7 Additional Information Handling discs ...................................................................... 48 Storing discs ......................................................................... 48 Discs to avoid ....................................................................... 48 Cleaning the pickup lens ................................................... 48 Problems with condensation ............................................ 48 Hints on installation ........................................................... 49 Moving the player ................................................................ 49 Power cord caution ............................................................. 49 Glossary ................................................................................. 50 Troubleshooting ................................................................... 52 Specifications ....................................................................... 55 3 Controls & Displays Front panel ............................................................................ 13 Display .................................................................................... 14 Remote control .................................................................... 15 4 Getting Started Playing discs ......................................................................... 16 Basic playback controls ..................................................... 16 Navigating DVD disc menus .............................................. 17 Navigating Video CD PBC menus .................................... 17 5 Playing Discs Introduction .......................................................................... 18 Finding what you want on a disc ..................................... 18 Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback ........... 20 Using the Page ..................................................................... 21 Using the Random Play ...................................................... 21 Using the Repeat Play ........................................................ 22 Switching Super Audio CD Mode .................................... 23 Switching Camera Angles .................................................. 23 Switching Subtitle Language ............................................ 23 Switching Audio Language ................................................ 24 Using the Zoom Function .................................................. 24 Making a program list ......................................................... 26 Video Adjust ......................................................................... 28 5 1 Before You Start Features An HDCP-compatible HDMI*1 terminal is provided to ensure the very highest picture and digital sound quality by fully digital transmission. This unit is equipped with an HDCP-compatible digital image output terminal (HDMI) to provide copyright protection. Direct digital transmission without analog conversion of DVD image data makes it possible to enjoy real-life images without any image deterioration resulting from AD/ DA conversion. The unit has also been designed to make it possible to handle the transmission of both digital video and digital audio with a single connector. SRS TruSurround*5 Logo: When used with stereo sources, SRS TruSurround creates a realistic surroundsound effect using just two speakers (see page 41). MP3 compatibility This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio tracks (see pages 9, 27). JPEG compatibility This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM discs that contain JPEG data (see pages 9, 28). *1 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. *2 "NSV" is a registered trademark of Analog Device Co. Ltd. *3 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. *4 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ® *5 TruSurround, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. High quality 12-bit/216MHz Video D/A converter*2 The unit uses a Video D/A converter that performs D/A conversion of all video signals in 12-bits and can perform 8X over-sampling to let you enjoy beautiful video possible with DVD. Furthermore, NSV technology suppresses noise during DA conversion. High quality 24-bit/192kHz DAC The high specification 24-bit/192kHz DAC delivers dynamic, smooth and expansive analog sound from CDs and DVDs. Superlative audio performance with Super Audio CD, DVD-Audio, Dolby*3 Digital and DTS*4 software Logos: R The DV7600 delivers breathtaking sound quality with Super Audio CD, DVD-Audio, Dolby Digital and DTS discs. 6 Before You Start What's in the box Thank you for buying this MARANTZ product. Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it. · Remote control · AAA/AR03 dry cell batteries x2 · Audio/Video cable (yellow/red/white) · System control cable · Power cable · User Guide (this manual) · Warranty card 1 Using the remote control Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: · Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor on the unit. · Use within the operating range and angle, as shown. 5m (16 feet) 30 30 English Putting the batteries in the remote control 1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control. 2 Insert two AAA/AR03 batteries into the battery compartment following the indications (ª, ·) inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover. Note Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: · Don't mix new and old batteries together. · Don't use different kinds of battery together-- although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages. · Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment. · Remove batteries from equipment that isn't going to be used for a month or more. When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental bylaws that apply in your country or area. · Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit's remote sensor. · Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit. · Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote control. Note · When using this player independently, set a REMOTE CONTROL switch on the rear panel to INT. (INTERNAL) (see page 10). 7 1 Before You Start Discs compatible with this player Any disc that displays one of the following logos should play in this player. Other formats, including DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW, DVD+R, CD-ROM (except those that contain MP3/JPEG files) and Photo CD will not play. DVD-Video compatibility: · Logos: · Single sided or double sided discs · Single layer or dual layer discs · Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM digital audio · MPEG-2 digital video Discs are generally divided into one or more titles. Titles may be further subdivided into chapters. Audio CD compatibility: · Logos: · 12cm (5in.) or 8cm (3in.) discs · Linear PCM digital audio · Audio CD, CD-R* and CD-RW* formats CDs are divided into tracks. *This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in Audio CD or Video CD format, or with MP3 audio files. *Some copy-controlled CDs may not conform to official CD standards. They are special discs and may not play on the DV7600. *DV7600 does not support the non-DVD side of a Dual Disc. Video CD compatibility: · Logo: DVD-Audio compatibility: · Logos: · Single sided discs · Single layer or dual layer discs · Linear or packed PCM digital audio · Some discs may contain MPEG-2 video, and Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG digital audio Discs are generally divided into one or more groups. Groups may be further subdivided into tracks. · 12cm (5in.) or 8cm (3in.) discs · MPEG-1 digital audio · MPEG-1 digital video Video CDs are divided into tracks. Super VCD compatibility: · Logo: · 12cm (5in.) or 8cm (3in.) discs · MPEG-1 digital audio · MPEG-2 digital video Super VCDs are divided into tracks. DVD-R compatibility: This unit can play DVD-R discs. Please note the following points when using these discs: · Logo: · This unit can play DVD-R discs recorded as DVD-Video format. Super Audio CD compatibility: · Logo: · Single layer, dual layer or Hyblid layer · 12cm (5in.) or 8cm (3in.) discs · Digital audio (DSD) Super Audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD-RW compatibility: This unit can play DVD-RW discs. Please note the following points when using these discs: · Logo: · This unit can play DVD-RW discs recorded as DVD-Video format. · DVD-RW discs that were recorded with copyonce only permission cannot be played. 8 Before You Start DVD-Video regions JPEG compatibility information · While this player is designed to be able to handle image data recorded in JPEG format, no assurances are given that the player will be able to display image data recorded in all JPEG formats. · This player cannot display progressive JPEG images. 1 English All DVD-Video discs carry a region mark on the case somewhere that indicates which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with. Your DVD player also has a region mark, which you can find on the rear panel. Discs from incompatible regions will not play in this player. Discs marked ALL will play in any player. · When writing JPEG files to CD-R/RW discs, always be sure to set the writing format to ISO 9660 Level 1. · Always be sure to specify a file extension of ".JPG" or ".JPE" for JPEG files. The file will not be able to be displayed if a file extension other than ".JPG" or ".JPE" is specified or if no file extension is assigned to the file. (Note that this means that JPEG files created on a Macintosh will not be able to be displayed as is.) · Depending on the file size and compression rate, some JPEG pictures cannot be displayed correctly. MP3 compatibility information · The CD-ROM must be ISO 9660 compatible. · Files should be MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format, 44.1kHz or 48kHz. Incompatible files will not play. · This player is not compatible with MP3 PRO, ID3-Tag and packet write. · This player cannot play DVD-R/RW discs with recorded MP3 music data. · This player only plays tracks that are named with the file extension ".mp3" or ".MP3". · This player is not compatible with multi-session discs. If you try and play a multi-session disc, only the first session will be played. · Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your MP3 files. The disc must be finalized in order to play. · Audio encoded at 128Kbps should sound close to regular audio CD quality. Although this player will play lower bit-rate MP3 tracks, the sound quality becomes noticeably worse at lower bit-rates. · Only the first 8 characters of folder and track names (excluding the ".mp3" extension) are displayed. · This player can recognize about total 250 files/ folder. · Not compatible with variable bit-rate (VBR) files. Caution! · DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the player's lens. · If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.) · Unfinalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played. · Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs cannot be played. · For more information on using DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs, see "Handling discs" on page 48. · Never try to replay anything other than a music CD (CDA format) or a CD-R/RW on which MP3 and/or JPEG files have been stored. Depending on the type of file, there may be times when doing so will result in problems or erroneous operation. · There may be times when it is impossible to replay a CD-R/RW disc because of the characteristics of the disc being used or because of dirt or scratches on the disc. 9 2 Connecting Up Easy setup This easy setup is the minimum set of connections you need to start watching DVD-Video discs. Both sound and picture are fed directly to your TV using the supplied Audio/Video cables. For other possible connections, see pages 1 1-12. Important · Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet. · When connecting the component is turned on, do not unplug the power cord of this DVD player from the wall outlet. The speaker may be damaged. 2 Connect to a pair of stereo audio inputs on your TV using the supplied Audio/Video cable. 1 Connect to a composite video input on your TV using the supplied Audio/Video cable. See Note: Remote Switch EXT. INT. RS-232C terminal Control terminal for use by custom installers. 3 Plug into a standard AC wall outlet. Connecting audio/video cables Be sure to insert each plug fully for the best connection. The plugs and jacks are color-coded to make connection easier. Note · When connecting to a standard TV, select 4:3 L - Box or 4:3 Pan Scan in the TV Aspect setting (see page 33). · Connect the video output of the player directly to your TV. Because the player is designed to support an Analog Protection System copy card, there are cases when proper playback will be not be possible if the player is connected to the TV through a VCR and images are recorded and played on the VCR. · The player's video output and S2 output will not be progressive. · Remote switch When using this DVD player independently, set this switch to INT. (INTERNAL). When using this DVD player in a system with a Marantz receiver equipped with a remote sensor, set the switch to EXT. (EXTERNAL). Connecting system control cables By connecting this DVD player to another Marantz audio component using a supplied System control cable, you can remotely operate the components as a single system. · When connecting to component with a remote sensor, be sure to connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN jack of this DVD player to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack of the component with the remote sensor. · When connecting to component which is not equipped with a remote sensor, be sure to connect the component to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack of this DVD player. 10 Connecting Up Home theater video connections This player outputs video in a number of different ways. Choose the one most suitable for your system using the guide below. Important · Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet. · When connecting the component is turned on, do not unplug the power cord of this DVD player from the wall outlet. The speaker may be damaged. 2 English If your TV has a SCART input, we recommend using it to connect directly to the A/V EURO CONNECTOR on this player. (for Europe only) 1 If your TV has a component video input, we recommend using it to connect directly to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT of this player. Use the standard 3-jack component video ouput. 2 If a component input is not available to you, connect this player to your TV or AV receiver using either the VIDEO or S2 jacks. If your TV and projector have a HDMI terminal for Video and Audio Input, we recommend using it to connect directly to the HDMI out of this player. 3 Plug into a standard AC wall outlet. Connecting SCART (for Europe only) and S-Video cables SCART and S-Video cables will only plug in one way, so make sure the plug is correctly lined up with the jack before inserting. Be sure to fully insert for a good connection. Note · The A/V EURO CONNECTOR connector can output composite, S-Video or RGB component video. If you connect just one TV, use the A/V EURO CONNECTOR connector. You can select the type of video output by changing the Video Out setting in the Setup Menu (page 36). Digital, DTS, or MPEG data) can be transmitted with just a single connector. By transmitting DVD image data directly as digital data without it being first converted into analog format, it becomes possible to provide the very finest in image quality (see pages 30, 37). Note · The HDMI output of this unit can be connected to a DVI jack on a TV or other device using a conversion adapter. In this case, it is necessary to use a TV or display with an HDCP-compatible DVI input. (see page 37) · There may be no image output if connected to a TV or display that is not compatible with the above format. · Refer to the instruction manual of the TV or display to be connected to this unit for detailed information regarding the HDMI terminal. · When connecting a progressive input TV with the component output of the player, select Progressive in the Components Out setting (see page 36). S-Video or composite video? S-Video should give a better picture, so if you have an S-Video input, use it. S-Video cables are available from any good audio/ visual dealer. Connecting HDMI cables With an HDMI cable, both uncompressed video data and digital audio data (e.g., LPCM or bit stream data such as Dolby 11 2 Connecting Up Home theater audio connections This player outputs multi-channel audio in both analog and digital form. Check the manual for your amplifier/receiver to see what equipment it is compatible with (especially which digital formats--Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.--it can decode). Important · Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet. · When connecting the component is turned on, do not unplug the power cord of this DVD player from the wall outlet. The speaker may be damaged. 1 If your amplifier has stereo inputs only, connect them here. 2 If your amplifier has 5.1 channel analog inputs, connect them here. Connect to the L (left)/R (right), SURR.L/ .R (SURROUND L/R), CENTER and SUB WOOFER inputs of your amplifier. 3 Connect to the coaxial or optical input of your amplifier, if it has digital inputs. 4 Plug into a standard AC wall outlet. Connecting analog audio cables Be sure to fully insert each plug for the best connection. The plugs and jacks are colorcoded to make connection easier. Connecting coaxial cables Use an interconnect with a pin-type (also called RCA or phono) COAX plug on each end to connect up digital coaxial-type jacks. Make sure that the plug is pushed fully home. Note · If you listen to multichannel DVD-Audio through one of the digital outputs, it will be downmixed to stereo. Also, high sampling rate DVD-Audio (192kHz or 176.4kHz) will be downsampled to 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz or 44.1kHz, depending on the disc (see page 40). Multi channel and high sampling rate DVDAudio is only available through the analog outputs. · All DVD-Audio and all Super Audio CD audio is output only through the analog outputs (see pages 41-42). Connecting optical cables Optical interconnects OPT only plug in one way, so make sure the plug is correctly lined up with the jack before inserting. When inserting the plug, the protective shutter will open and you should hear it click into position when fully inserted. Be careful that you do not force the plug, because this could result in damage to the protective shutter, the cable, or the unit itself. 12 Controls & Displays Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 3 English 6 7 8 9 0 - = 1 STANDBY indicator · Lights when the unit is in standby. 8 Display ­ page 14 · Operation indications are displayed here. 2 Disc tray · Place the disc here. 9 FL OFF · Lights when the display is switched off using the FL OFF button and DIMMER button on the remote control. 3 3 (PLAY) · Begin the disc play. 4 7 (STOP) · Stops the disc play. 10 0 (OPEN/CLOSE) · Press to open and close the disc tray. 5 8 (PAUSE) · Pausing the disc play. 1 4 /1 1 · Press to skip reverse title/group, chapter, or track. You can also press and hold this button to scan the above. 6 POWER ON/STANDBY · Press to turn the power on, and press it again to STANDBY mode. 12 ¡/¢ · Press to skip forward title/group, chapter, or track. You can also press and hold this button to scan the above. 7 HDMI/DVI indicator · When the connected device is HDMI compatible, the light flashes green. When it is DVI compatible, the light flashes red. 13 3 Controls & Displays Display 1 2 34 5 6 789 0 -= ~ ! @ #$ %^& MP3 N P M VCD ELAP DOWN MIX LCR LFE LS S RS STEREO MULTI § ¶ · * ( ) VOFF DOFF SRS TS PRGSVE GRP RNDM TRK TITLE PROG CHP DOLBY D A-B ALL 1 192kHz 96 kHz AUDIO TOTAL ª º 12 _ + 34 ¡ 56 TM 78 £ 9 10 ¢ 1 2 3 4 5 6 ­ Lights during a camera-angle section of a DVD-Video disc PRGSVE ­ Lights when unit is outputting progressive scan (non-interlaced) video GRP ­ Indicates that the number below in the character display is a DVD-Audio group number RNDM ­ Lights during random playback SRS TS ­ Lights when playing a disc with TruSurround switched on TRK ­ Indicates that the number below in the character display is a DVD-Audio, CD, Video CD or MP3 track number ­ Lights when a disc with DTS audio is playing A­B ­ Lights when A-B repeat has been selected 7 8 9 ­ Lights during repeat play 10 DOLBY D ­ Lights when a disc with Dolby Digital audio is playing 1 1 12 ­ Lights when a Super Audio CD is loaded ­ Lights when a DVD is loaded 24 TITLE ­ Indicates that the number below in the character display is a DVD-Video title number 25 PROG ­ Lights when replaying a program 26 CHP ­ Indicates that the number below in the character display is a DVD-Video chapter number 27 ALL ­ Lights when `Repeat all' has been selected for VCD, CD or Super Audio CD 28 1 ­ Lights when track repeat has been selected for VCD, CD, Super Audio CD, or DVD-Audio 29 AUDIO ­ Lights when a DVD-Audio disc is playing 30 TOTAL ­ Indicates that the time shown in the character display is the total playing time of the disc 31 ELAP ­ Lights when the elapsed time is being displayed for a title, chapter, or track 32 STEREO ­ Lights when a Super Audio CD is playing stereo sounds 33 MULTI ­ Lights when a Super Audio CD is playing multi-channel sounds 34 DOWN MIX ­ Lights when multi-channel DVDAudio, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG audio is downmixed, such as to two-channel stereo 13 192kHz/96kHz ­ Indicates a DVD disc containing high-sampling rate (192kHz/96kHz) audio is playing 14 ­ Lights when a disc is paused 15 3 ­ Lights when a disc is playing 16 VCD ­ Lights when a Video CD is loaded CD ­ Lights when a Audio CD is loaded 17 MP3 ­ Lights when replaying MP3 audio 18 N ­ Lights when NTSC has been selected as the TV system 19 P ­ Lights when PAL has been selected as the TV system 20 M ­ Lights when `Multi' has been selected as the TV system 21 V OFF ­ Indicates that video output is turned off 22 D OFF ­ Lights when the unit is set to Digital Out Note · Depending on the disc, the DOWN MIX is not displayed. 35 L, C, R, LFE, LS, S, RS ­ show which channels are recorded on the disc playing Note · The channel indications are not displayed during multi channel area playback of a Super Audio CD. off 23 Character display 14 Controls & Displays Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 @ # $ % ^ & 6 7 8 9 0 ¡ = ~ ! TM * ( ) _ + 1 OPEN/CLOSE ­ Disc tray open/close ­ page 16 2 VIDEO ON/OFF ­ press to turn video output off and on · HDMI video output cannot be switched off. 3 English 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DISPLAY ­ page 25 ZOOM ­ page 24 VIDEO ADJ. ­ Video adjust (pages 28­29) Number buttons CLEAR ­ page 26 ANGLE ­ page 23 8 (PAUSE) ­ page 16 4 (PREV.)/¢ (NEXT)­ Skip ­ page 16 · Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track. £ 1 TOP MENU ­ page 17 1 12 1 (REV)/¡ (FF) ­ Scan ­ page 16 13 Cursor (2/3/5/) / ENTER button ­ pages 17, 31 14 RETURN ­ page 17 15 POWER ­ switches the player on or into standby 16 DIMMER ­ Press to change the display brightness ­ page 13 17 RANDOM ­ pages 21, 27 18 PAGE ­ page 21 19 PROGRAM ­ page 26 20 SEARCH ­ page 18 21 REPEAT ­ page 22 A­B ­ page 22 22 S.MODE ­ page 23 23 SUBTITLE ­ page 23 24 AUDIO ­ page 24 25 3 (PLAY) ­ page 16 26 7 (STOP) ­ page 16 27 MENU ­ page 17 28 SETUP ­ page 31 Note · The +10 button is not used on this set. · This remote control supports two remote control codes: DVD1 and DVD2. · When the unit is shipped from the factory, the remote control is set to DVD1. · To set the remote control to DVD2, hold down both 7 (STOP) button and 2 number button on the remote control for at least five seconds. (If the batteries in the remote control are replaced while the remote control is set to DVD2, the setting will revert to DVD1.) · To set the remote control back to DVD1, hold down both 7 (STOP) button and the 1 number button on the remote control for at least five seconds. · To check which remote control code is set at any time, hold down both the Stop and Pause buttons; the current setting (either "DVD1" or "DVD2") will be displayed in the display window on the main unit. · Also set the REMOT CODE on the FL menu to the same setting as the remote control. (This setting is set to DVD1 when the unit is shipped from the factory.) (see page 30) 15 4 Getting Started 1 Switch the player on. If you're playing a DVD or Video CD, also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 3 Load a disc. Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you're loading a doublesided DVD disc, load it with the side you want to play face down). 4 Press 3 (PLAY) to start playback. If you're playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu may appear (see page 17). Note · For one-sided, two-layer discs containing movies, etc., there may be a short image stoppage at the point where the layers change. This is not a malfunction. Basic playback controls Button 3 What it does Starts playback. DVD and Video CD: if the display shows RESUME, playback starts from the resume point. Pauses a disc that's playing. Stops playback. DVD: Display shows RESUME. Press 7 (STOP) again to cancel the resume function. 1. Press for fast reverse scanning during play. 2. Press again to increase the scan speed. (Super Audio CD, Video CD and CD have 3 scan speeds; DVD have 4.) Press 3 (PLAY) to resume normal playback. 1. Press for fast forward scanning during play. 2. Press again to increase the scan speed. (Super Audio CD, Video CD and CD have 3 scan speeds; DVD have 4.) Press 3 (PLAY) to resume normal playback. Skips to the start of the current track or chapter, then to previous tracks/chapters. Skips to the next track or chapter. Playback starts from selected track/chapter number. 8 7 1 ¡ 4 ¢ Numbers Note · If the power is interrupted during Resume STOP, Play or Pause, playback will start again from Resume Point when the power is restored, unless the disc tray is opened and the disc is removed. · The sound is muted during fast forward/reverse scanning of DVD/VCD. Playing discs The basic playback controls for playing discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter. Note · Throughout this manual, the term `DVD' means DVDVideo, DVD-Audio and DVD-R/RW. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified. Important While using the DVD playback controls, you may see the mark displayed on-screen. The mark means that the operation is not allowed by the player and disc. 16 Getting Started Navigating DVD disc menus Many DVD discs contain menus. Sometimes these are displayed automatically when you start playback; others only appear when you press MENU or TOP MENU. For DVD Audio discs, use TOP MENU. Note · Some DVD-Audio discs feature a `Bonus Group'. To access this group you have to input a password, which you can find on the disc's packaging. See page 46 for more information. Button TOP MENU MENU What it does Displays the `top menu' of a DVD disc--this varies with the disc. Displays a DVD disc menu--this varies with the disc and may be the same as the `top menu'. Returns to the previously displayed menu screen. 4 English RETURN Coursor Moves the cursor around the screen. (2/3/5/) ENTER Numbers Selects the current menu option. Selects a numbered menu option (some discs only). Navigating Video CD PBC menus Some Video CDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch. These are called PBC (Playback control) menus. Press the TOP MENU to turn the PBC function on or off. If you press the TOP MENU during playback, playback will stop. If you press the number buttons in the PBC off mode, playback will start from the selected track. Note · Some discs don't allow PBC menus. Button RETURN Numbers 4 ¢ What it does Displays the PBC menu. Selects a numbered menu option. Displays the previous menu page (if there is one). Displays the next menu page (if there is one). 17 5 Playing Discs Introduction · Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD discs, Video CDs, Super Audio CDs and CDs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded. · When playing DVD discs, if the icon appears on-screen when you try to use a particular function, either the player or the disc doesn't allow the use of that function. · When playing Video CDs, some of the functions are not available in PBC mode. If you want to use them, press the TOP MENU to turn the PBC function off. Finding what you want on a disc You can directly access any point on a disc using one of the search modes. Use these search modes while a disc is playing. Playback jumps to the point specified. 1 Press the SEARCH button during playback mode. current title number current chapter number elapsed time of the current title total number of titles on the disc total number of chapters in the current title track number group number total groups total tracks track (current track number) time (elapsed time of current track) 2 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select the desired item. 3 You may use the number buttons of the remote control to directly access a title, chapter or to start the playback from the desired time. 18 Playing Discs Example: To select Title/chapter 2, press 0 and 2. To select a scene 2 hours 30 minutes 10 seconds from the beginning of the selected title, press 023010. To select Track 5, press 5. To select Track 12, press 1 and 2. To select a part 1 minute 10 seconds from the beginning of the selected track, press 1, 1, 0. 5 English 4 Press 3(PLAY) button or the ENTER button. Note · Some discs don't allow the Search mode. · If you select numbers which don't exist on the disc, PROHIBITED icon will be displayed. In the STOP mode of DVD Pressing the SEARCH button sets the title select mode on and the GUI display should look like this: total number of titles total groups 19 5 Playing Discs Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback The video images on DVD can be viewed as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame (Forward only). Viewing a Pausing Picture Press 8 (PAUSE). To return to normal playback When the picture playback is paused, pressing 3 (PLAY) restores normal playback operation. Viewing slow playback With this function, DVDs can be viewed in both forward and reverse direction. Press ¡ (FF) durring pause. · Slow playback is engaged. · During slow playback, the speed of playback can be adjusted from 1/8 normal playback speed to 1/2 normal playback speed in 3 steps using ¡ (FF). 1/8 ­ 1/4 ­ 1/2 Press 1 (REV) during Pause. · Slow playback in the reverse direction is engaged. · During slow playback, the speed of playback can be adjusted from 1/8 normal playback speed to 1/2 normal playback speed in 3 steps using 1 (REV). 1/2 ­ 1/4 ­ 1/8 To return to normal playback When the picture is paused or during slow playback, pressing 3 (PLAY) restores normal playback operation. Step Motion playback: Viewing one frame at a time With this function, DVDs can only be moved in the forward direction. Press 8 (PAUSE). Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear. To return to normal playback When viewing Step Motion playback, pressing 3 (PLAY) restores normal playback operation. Note · There is no sound picture playback is paused or during slow playback, or when advancing one frame at a time. · Pausing picture, slow play, or Step Motion playback may not be possible with certain titles. In this case, the mark is displayed. · If a Browsable picture (page 50) is recorded on a DVD-Audio disc, Step Motion playback is possible. · A short sound may be noticeable when switching to Slow Playback. · When you press the Pause button during slow playback, it may advance a few frames past the frame where you want it to stop. 20 Playing Discs Using the Page Press the PAGE button on the remote control during playback. You may select the image you want by moving the cursor button (2/3). Note · Some discs don't allow the Page function. 5 English Using the Random Play Use the random play function to play tracks in a random order. You can't use random play with DVD-RW discs, DVD-Video or Video CD playing in PBC mode. Press RANDOM button during playback. · Return to normal playback Press the RANDOM button again. Tip · During random play, the 4 (PREV.) and ¢ (NEXT) buttons function a little differently to normal: 4 (PREV.) returns to the beginning of the current track/chapter. You can't go back further than this. ¢ (NEXT) selects another track/chapter at random from those remaining. · You can't use random play together with program or repeat play. 21 5 Playing Discs Using the Repeat Play You can set the player to repeat individual tracks on CDs or Video CDs, Super Audio CDs, chapters or titles on DVD discs, or the whole disc. It's also possible to loop a section of a disc. You can't use any repeat mode or looped play with a Video CD playing in PBC mode. Note · Some discs don't allow the Repeat function. 1 Press REPEAT during playback to select a repeat mode. Each press switches the repeat mode: · CHAPTER REPEAT · TITLE REPEAT · OFF · REPEAT ONE · REPEAT ALL · REPEAT OFF · · · · DISC (default) FOLDER SINGLE REPEAT FOLDER REPEAT · DISC REPEAT Note · Folder The current folder will be played once. · Disc The disc will be played once. 2 To return to normal play, press REPEAT again, then select off. Looping a section of a disc 1 Press A-B once at the start of the section you want to repeat, then again at the end. Playback immediately jumps back to the start point and plays the loop round and round. · On a DVD disc, the start and end points of the loop must be in the same title/group. · On Video CD/CD/Super Audio CD, the start and end points of the loop must be in the same track. 2 To resume normal playback, press A-B again. Note 22 · There may be a slightly difference between point A and the location where playback actually resumes depend on the disc. Playing Discs Switching Super Audio CD Mode · Default setting: Stereo Super Audio CD discs can be divided up into several different areas ­ stereo audio, Multi channel audio and, for hybrid Super Audio CDs, standard CD audio. The Super Audio CD Play setting enables you to select which area of the disc you want to play with the S.MODE button. To switch the Super Audio CD Mode, press S.MODE in the STOP mode. 5 English Note · If you select an area that isn't on the disc loaded, a different area of the disc will play. For example, if you choose standard CD audio but the disc loaded is not a hybrid Super Audio CD, the stereo Super Audio CD audio will play. Switching Camera Angles Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles--check the disc box for details: it should be marked with a icon if it contains camera-angle scenes. · To switch the camera angle, press ANGLE. Note · When a scene recorded with multiple angles is played, "ANGLE AREA IN" briefly appears on the screen. · When the multi-angle scene ends, "ANGLE AREA OUT" briefly appears on the screen. · Depending on the disc, this feature may not work. · To switch on/off the Angle Mark on the Setup Menu, the screen starts from Muti-Angle starting position. Switching Subtitle Language Many DVD-Video discs have subtitles in one or more languages--the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language anytime during playback. · To display/switch the subtitle language, press SUBTITLE repeatedly. The current subtitle language is shown on-screen. · To set subtitle preferences, see page 44. Note · It may take a few seconds till a selected subtitle appears on the screen. · In some cases, a subtitle can not be turned off even if you select "OFF". · Some discs allow you to change subtitles only via the disc menu. In that case, press the "MENU" button and change the settings. · Picture distortion may occur when changing the subtitles. 23 5 Playing Discs Switching Audio Language When playing a DVD-Video disc recorded with dialog in two or more languages, you can switch audio language anytime during playback. · To display/switch the audio language, press AUDIO repeatedly. The current audio language is shown on-screen. the total number of the audio included on the disc sound recording system : 5.1ch : 2ch (STEREO) language channel numbers · To set audio language preferences, see page 44. Note · Depending on the disc, there are cases in which audio language cannot be switched during play. In this case, make changes using the DVD menu. · Super Audio CD and MP3 cannot be switched. · It may take a few seconds till a selected Audio Language is audible. · Video distortion may occur when changing the Audio Language. Switching audio channel Depending on the disc, this feature may not work. Depending on the disc, you may be able to switch channels when playing DVD-Audio discs--see the disc box for details. · To switch the audio channel, press AUDIO repeatedly. On Video CDs you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel. To switch the audio channel, press AUDIO repeatedly. The current playback channel(s) are indicated on-screen. · Using the Zoom Function 1 During play or pause mode, press the ZOOM button on the remote control to zoom in X2/X4/X16/Normal in order. 2 Use the cursor buttons (5//2/3) to select the part of the screen you want to zoom in on. Note · Zoom play cannot be used on some discs. · Zoom will not operate properly for some scenes. · Zooming may cause image deterioration or shaking. 24 Playing Discs Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly during playback to display different information about the disc. The display on screen change as follows: The display on the front panel change as follows: TITLE ELAPSED CHAPTER ELAPSED 5 English current title number current chapter number elapsed time of the current title TITLE ELAPSED total number of titles on the disc total number of chapters in the current title current title number current chapter number elapsed time of current title 1/8ENG audio 1/4 ENG OFF subtitle 2/4 angle CHAPTER ELAPSED OFF current chapter number elapsed time of current chapter group number track number total tracks playing time GROUP ELAPSED SINGLE ELAPSED total groups GROUP ELAPSED audio channel subtitle angle OFF current current track elapsed time of group number number current group SINGLE ELAPSED track (current track number) time (elapsed time of current track) current group number current track number elapsed time of current track OFF Note The above information is not displayed with a Video CD playing in PBC mode. Only SINGLE ELAPSED time is displayed. SINGLE ELAPSED