User manual ZENITH DVC2200C - OPERATING GUIDE

machine number | DVC2200C enjoy the view ® operating guide PAGE 2 INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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 ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: CAUTION: ATTENTION: CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUE, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOUD. This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference, should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location-see service procedure. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result herein hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open the enclosure. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. 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: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the 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. FCC NOTICE: FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. INDUSTRY CANADA REQUIREMENT : This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numéruque de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Zenith is a trademark of ZEC © Copyright Zenith Electronics Corporation 2000 RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER (Now, while you can see it) The model and serial number of your new DVD player are located on the back of the DVD player cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here: MODEL NO.____________________________________ SERIAL NO.____________________________________ INTRODUCTION PAGE 3 Table of Contents Introduction Advanced Operation Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . 4-5 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Identification of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Front Panel/Display window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controlling the VCRs, CATVs (DBS) and TVs . . . . . . 11 Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Operating with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using a title menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Using a DVD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Changing subtitle language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Changing audio soundtrack language. . . . . . . . . 25 Viewing from another angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Producing a 3D Surround effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Storing markers in memory to be viewed (listened to) again. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Zoom Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Program Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Connections Initial Settings Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting to Optional Audio System . . . . . . 15-17 Enjoying Dolby Digital (AC-3) Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound . . . . . . . . 16 Enjoying 2 Channel Digital Stereo Sound. . . . . . . . . . 17 Enjoying DTS Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Common procedures of initial settings . . . . . . . . 31 Selecting disc Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Selecting rating level and password . . . . . . . 33-34 Selecting TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Selecting Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Selecting Digital Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Table of Languages and Their Abbreviations . . . 38 Basic Operations Reference Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20 Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20 Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Skipping chapters and tracks forward or back . . . . . . 20 Disc Requirements/Copyright Information . . . . . . 39 Before Calling Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Various speed playback with Shuttle Ring . . . . . . 21 Operation Using GUI Menu Icons General Information about GUI menu icons . . . . 22 Detailed description of each GUI menu icon . . . . 23 PAGE 4 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Read owner's manual After unpacking this product, read the owner's manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instructions. 2. 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 in 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. 3. Grounding or Polarization This product is 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. 4. 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. 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. 5. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 6. 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. 7. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 8. 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, playing particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 9. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 10. Lightning For added protection of this product during storms, 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. 11. 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. 12. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. INTRODUCTION PAGE 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. 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. 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. 14. Disc Tray Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. It may cause serious personal injury. 15. Burden Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product. 16. Connecting When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the owner's manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections. 17. Sound Volume Reduce the volume to the minimum level before you turn on the product. Otherwise, sudden high volume sound may cause hearing or speaker damage. 18. Sound Distortion Do not allow the product to output distorted sound for a longtime. It may cause speaker overheating and fire. 19. Headphones When you use the headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use the headphones continuously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage. 20. Laser Beam Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of the laser beam. It may cause sight damage. 21. Disc Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and product malfunction. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. 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. PAGE 6 INTRODUCTION Precautions Notes on handling When shipping the DVD player, always use the original shipping carton and packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the DVD player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the DVD player for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. The top and rear panels of the DVD player may become warm after a long period of use. This is normal and not a malfunction. When the DVD player is not in use, be sure to remove the disc and turn off the power. If you do not use the DVD player for a long period, the unit may not function properly in the future. Turn on and use the DVD player occasionally. Notes on Moisture Condensation Moisture condensation damages the DVD player. Please read the following carefully. Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the DVD player. Exa m pl es of m o is tu r e nsa ti o n c o n de Optical p lens pick-u Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases. When you bring the DVD player directly from a cold place to a warm place. When you use the DVD player in a room where you just turned on the heater, or a place where the cold wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit. In summer, when you use the DVD player in a hot and humid place just after you move the unit from an air conditioned room. When you use the DVD player in a humid place. It' s to o wa rm ! Notes on Locating When you place this DVD player near a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted. In this case, move the DVD player away from the TV, radio, or VCR. Notes on Cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and benzine, as they may damage the surface of the DVD player. If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that product's instructions. Warning: Cleaning and adjustment of lenses and/or other components of playback mechanism should be performed by a qualified service technician. To Obtain a Clear Picture The DVD player is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the picture quality becomes poor. To obtain a clear picture, we recommend regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment. For details, contact your nearest dealer. Do not use the DVD player when moisture condensation may occur. If you use the DVD player in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts. Remove the disc, connect the power cord of the DVD player to the wall outlet, turn on the DVD player and leave it "ON" for two or three hours. After two or three hours, the DVD player will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Keep the DVD player connected to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will seldom occur. Wa it! INTRODUCTION PAGE 7 Notes on Discs This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs. On Handling Discs On Storing Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources. Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier. Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping. Do not attach paper or tape to discs. On Cleaning Discs About This Owner's Manual Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outward with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean. If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth. Do not use any type of solvents such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray for vinyl LPs. They may damage the disc. This owner's manual explains the basic instructions of this DVD player. Some DVD video discs have functions that may not be explained in this owner's manual. Therefore, some instructions may differ from this owner's manual, and there may be extra instructions. In this case, follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen or package. " " may appear on the TV screen during operation. This icon means the function explained in this owner's manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc. PAGE 8 INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls Front Panel SELECT/ENTER button POWER indicator Disc tray STOP button PAUSE/STEP button PLAY button menu search select/enter power open/close play pause/step stop skip scan menu Display window POWER button Remote sensor OPEN/CLOSE button ARROW buttons MENU button SKIP/SCAN buttons Display Window Operating status indicator CD indicator DVD indicator PROGRAM indicator RANDOM indicator Repeat playback mode indicators CD DVD TITLE CHP/TRK PROG. RANDOM ALL A B Total playing time/elapsed time indicators Angle icon indicator Chapter/Track number indicator Title number indicator INTRODUCTION PAGE 9 Identification of Controls Rear Panel COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL L R S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT jack S-VIDEO OUT jack POWER CORD Connect to an AC 120V, 60Hz outlet only. PAGE 10 INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls (con'd) REMOTE CONTROL You will find instructions for each of the remote control functions in the appropriate sections of this instruction manual. POWER button PLAY button power dvd vcr catv tv DVD/VCR/CATV/TV Selector Switch STOP button FWD SKIP button REV SKIP button PAUSE/STEP button SELECT/ENTER button SETUP button pause /step select/ enter open/close play OPEN/CLOSE button skip stop skip ** ARROW (Volume/Channel) buttons ch DISPLAY button NUMBER buttons CLEAR button ANGLE button SUBTITLE button AUDIO button setup RETURN (TV INPUT) button SOUND (MUTE) button vol display vol ch return/tv input 1 4 7 clear 2 5 8 0 3 sound/mute PROGRAM button *MENU button program menu 6 9 title audio subtitle angle marker-search ***TITLE button repeat a-b random zoom MARKER-SEARCH buttons REPEAT button ZOOM button slow/scan A-B button RANDOM button FWD/REV SLOW/SCAN Shuttle Ring rev fwd *MENU button Use the MENU button to display the menu screen included on DVD video discs. To operate a menu screen, follow the instructions in "Using a DVD Menu" (page 24). ** Directional arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) for use in highlighting a selection on a GUI menu screen, TITLE and MENU screen. ***TITLE button Use the TITLE button to display the title screen included on DVD video discs. To operate a menu screen, follow the instructions in "Using a Title Menu" (page 24). INTRODUCTION PAGE 11 Controlling the VCRs, CATVs (DBS) and TVs Your remote control operates the common features of most, but not all, models and brands of IR (infrared) controlled VCRs, cable converters (DBS) and TVs. 1 2 Set the DVD/VCR/CATV/TV selector to VCR, CATV or TV. While holding PROGRAM button, press the number buttons to set the code number referring to the table on the below. power dvd vcr catv tv 1 open/close play Some manufactures have more than one code number. If the remote control does not operate with the VCR, CATV or TV after setting the code number, try another number. skip stop pause /step setup select/ enter skip To control the VCR POWER, Number (0~9), SELECT (ENTER), PLAY, SKIP (F FWD), SKIP (REW), STOP, OPEN/CLOSE (EJECT), PAUSE/STEP buttons and SHUTTLE ring on the remote control are activated. ch vol vol ch return/tv input display To control the CATV sound/mute 1 2 5 8 0 3 6 program 2 POWER, Number (0~9), SELECT (ENTER), RETURN (Input select), and CH E/D buttons on the remote control are activated. 4 7 clear 9 title menu 2 TV Brand Name PROSCAN QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC SAMPO SAMSUNG SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SIGNATURE 2000 To control the TV POWER, Number (0~9), SELECT (ENTER), RETURN (Input select), CH (Channel) E/D, VOL (Volume) E/D and SOUND (MUTE) buttons on the remote control are activated. Cable Converter Codes by Brand Cable Decoder Codes Brand Name KALE VISION 334 MACOM 311, 312, 342 MAGNAVOX 306, 307, 310, 334, 337, 338 NSC 332 OAK 301, 321, 322 PANASONIC 313, 318, 320 PARAGON 300 PHILIPS 306, 307, 308, 309, 310 PIONEER 318, 319 PLUSER 336 RCA 318 REGAL 310 REGENCY 304 SAMSUNG 318, 327, 334 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 317, 335, 347, 354 SLMARX 318, 327 SPRUCER 318, 320, 327 STANDARD COMPONENTS 334 STARGATE 318, 327, 328 TELEVIEW 318, 327, 336 TEXSCAN 303 TOCOM 315, 316 UNIDEN 348 UNIKA 336 UNIVERSAL 351, 352 VID TECH 339 VIDEO WAY 300, 349 VIEWSTAR 306, 307, 310 ZENITH 300, 305, 311 ZENITH HT-2000 300 DBS Codes by Brand DBS Brand Name Codes RCA 355 SONY 356 VCR Codes by Brand VCR Brand Name Codes ZENITH 200 LG 201 TV Codes by Brand TV Brand Name Codes ADMIRAL 110, 113, 144, 151, 152 AKAI 115 AMARK 131 AOC 115 BELL & HOWELL 113 BROKSONIC 140, 143 CANDLE 158 CENTURION 130 CITIZEN 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162 CORONADO 131 CROWN 131 CURTIS MATHES 113, 115, 118, 130, 144, 151 DAEWOO 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150 DAYTRON 115, 130 EMERSON 110, 111, 115, 131, 140, 143 FISHER 116, 125 FUNAI 153, 154 GENERAL ELECTRIC 102, 118, 127, 128, 133, 144, 151 HITACHI 119, 131, 132 JC PENNEY 102, 115, 124, 130, 133 JVC 109, 141 KMC 131 KTV 115, 130, 131, 138 LG (GOLDSTAR) 115, 122, 130, 131, 133, 146 LODGENET 113 LOGIK 113 LXI 104, 116, 123, 124, 125, 131, 139 MAGNAVOX 100, 106, 107, 109, 114, 115, 121 122, 130, 131, 133, 158 MAJESTIC 113 MARANTZ 103, 115 MEMOREX 113 MGA/MITSUBISHI 103, 114, 115, 130 MONTGOMERY WARD 103, 113, 114, 115, 121, 129, 130, 131, 139 NEC 115, 130 PANASONIC 104, 122, 127, 128, 133, 163 PHILCO 115, 121, 122, 130, 131, 150 PHILIPS 121, 122 PIONEER 134 PORTLAND 131 TV Codes by Brand Codes 118, 144, 151 127, 128 110, 111, 129 115, 118, 144, 151 110, 111, 129 130 104, 115, 130, 131 116, 125 115, 130 104, 116, 123, 124, 125, 131 112, 129, 131, 139 102, 113, 114, 115, 121, 129, 130, 131, 139 SONY 105 SOUNDESIGN 158 SYLVANIA 106, 107, 115, 121, 122, 130, 133, 158 SYMPHONIC 153, 154 TATUNG 128 TEKNIKA 110, 113, 122, 131, 158 TELERENT 113, 131 YORX 130 TOSHIBA 104, 123, 124 WARDS 102, 113, 114, 115, 121, 130, 131 XR1000 155 ZENITH 100, 101 Cable Converter Codes by Brand Cable Decoder Codes Brand Name ALLEGRO 351 ARCHER 336 CABLEVIEW 336 CITIZEN 336 CURTIS MATHES 317 EAGLE 306, 307, 310 GEMINI 302, 327, 328, 333 GENERAL ELECTRIC 353 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 324, 326, 327, 328 GOBRAND 336 HAMLIN 314, 330, 331 JERROLD 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 329 Note Due to the variety of codes used by manufactures, our company cannot guarantee that the MBR remote control will operate with every model of the brands listed. PAGE 12 INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls (con'd) Preparing the Remote Control Insert the batteries into the remote control so you can use it to operate the DVD player. Operating with the Remote Control This section shows you how to use the remote control. Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. menu search select/enter 1 2 Open the battery cover. Insert batteries (AAA size). power open/close play pause/step stop skip scan menu q Make sure to match the + and - on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. 30° 30° Within about 23 ft (about 7 m) 3 Close the cover. power dvd vcr catv tv play skip stop pause /step setup select/ enter skip open/close Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the remote sensor Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor * Do not expose the remote sensor of the DVD player to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination. If you do so, you may not be able to operate the DVD player with the remote control. Notes on the remote control AAA Notes on batteries Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion. To operate the remote control correctly, follow the instructions. Do not insert the batteries into the remote control in the wrong direction. Do not charge, heat, open, or short-circuit the batteries. Do not throw the batteries into fire. Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the remote control. Do not use different types of batteries together, or mix old and new batteries. If you do not use the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion. If the remote control does not function correctly or if the operating range becomes reduced, replace all batteries with new ones. If battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the battery compartment, then insert new batteries. The batteries should last about one year with normal use. AAA Direct the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD player. Do not drop or give the remote control a shock. Do not leave the remote control near extremely hot or humid place. Do not spill water or put anything wet on the remote control. Do not open the remote control. CONNECTIONS PAGE 13 Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD player to your TV DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT Audio/Video cable (Supplied) COAXIAL L R To AUDIO OUT (L/R)/VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT To S-VIDEO OUT To video input To audio inputs If the TV has an S-video input, connect the DVD player with the S-video cable. S-video cable (Not supplied) To S-video input TV or monitor with audio/video inputs Notes Refer to the owner's manual of your TV as well. When you connect the DVD player to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections. Connect the DVD player to your TV directly. If you connect the DVD player to a VCR, the playback picture will be distorted because DVD video discs are copy protected. Warning Do not set the Digital Audio Output of this DVD player to "Dolby Digital" unless you are connecting the DIGITAL AUDIO jack of this DVD player to an AV decoder that has the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoding function. High volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers. (Refer to "Selecting Digital Audio Output" on page 37.) PAGE 14 CONNECTIONS Connecting to an Audio System You can listen to the sound of audio CDs and DVD video discs in stereo. DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT To S-VIDEO OUT S-video cable (Not supplied) COAXIAL L R S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT If the TV has an S-video input, connect the DVD player with the S-video cable. To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO OUT (L/R) To S-video input Video cable (Supplied) To video input TV or monitor with audio/video inputs To audio inputs Audio cable (Supplied) Audio system Notes Refer to the owner's manual of your audio system as well. When you connect the DVD player to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections. If you place the DVD player near a tuner or radio, the radio broadcast sound might be distorted. In this case, move the DVD player away from the tuner and radio. The output sound of the DVD player has a wide dynamic range. Be sure to adjust the receiver's volume to a moderate listening level. Otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound. Turn off the receiver before you connect or disconnect the DVD player's power cord. If you leave the receiver power on, the speakers may be damaged. Warning Do not set the Digital Audio Output of this DVD player to "Dolby Digital" unless you are connecting the DIGITAL AUDIO jack of this DVD player to an AV decoder that has the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoding function. High volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers. (Refer to "Selecting Digital Audio Output" on page 37.) CONNECTIONS PAGE 15 Connecting to Optional Audio System Enjoying Dolby Digital (AC-3) Sound You can enjoy the high quality dynamic sound of Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Pro Logic, and 2 Channel Digital Stereo. Dolby Digital (AC-3) Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home. You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with this dynamic realistic sound by connecting the DVD player to a 6 channel receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder or Dolby Digital (AC-3) processor. DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL L R S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT To DIGITAL OUT To S-VIDEO OUT or VIDEO OUT S-Video cable or Video cable To digital audio input 75 ohm coaxial cable Receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder To enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound from this DVD player you need the following: q DVD recorded in Dolby Digital (AC-3) q 6 channel receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder, or Dolby Digital (AC-3) processor and power receiver q 5 speakers and 1 sub woofer Connection example To S-video Input or Video Input Front speaker (left) Center speaker Front speaker (right) Sub woofer Rear speaker (left surround) Rear speaker (right surround) To enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound You need to select "Dolby Digital" on the SETUP menu. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "Dolby", "AC-3" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Confidential Unpublished Works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. C Notes Refer to the owner's manual of your audio equipment as well. When you connect the DVD player to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections. The output sound of the DVD player has a wide dynamic range. Be sure to adjust the receiver's volume to a moderate listening level. Otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound. Turn off the receiver before you connect or disconnect the DVD player's power cord. If you leave the receiver power on, the speakers may be damaged. PAGE 16 CONNECTIONS Connecting to Optional Audio System Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound Dolby Pro Logic Surround You can still enjoy the excitement of Surround Sound even if your A/V receiver does not offer Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoding. If your A/V receiver has a Dolby Pro Logic decoder. Refer to the following connection diagram. DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL L R S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Connect one or two rear speakers. The output sound from the rear speakers will be monaural even if you connect two rear speakers. To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO OUT Video cable Audio cable Connection example Receiver equipped with Dolby Pro Logic Surround To audio input To video input Front speaker (left) TV Center speaker Front speaker (right) Rear speaker (left) Rear speaker (right) q With a receiver equipped with Dolby Digital (AC-3) Connect the equipment the same way as described in "Enjoying Dolby Digital (AC-3) Sound" on the previous page. Refer to that receiver's owner's manual and set the receiver so you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Warning Do not set the Digital Audio Output of this DVD player to "Dolby Digital" unless you are connecting the DIGITAL AUDIO jack of this DVD player to an AV decoder that has the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoding function. High volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers. (Refer to "Selecting Digital Audio Output" on page 37.) CONNECTIONS PAGE 17 Connecting to Optional Audio System Enjoying 2 Channel Digital Stereo Sound 2 Channel Digital Stereo You can enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 Channel Digital Stereo by connecting this DVD player to a receiver equipped with a digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers). Connection example 75 ohm coaxial cable To digital audio input To S-video Input or Video Input S-Video cable or Video cable To DIGITAL OUT Front speaker (left) Receiver equipped with a digital audio input Front speaker (right) DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT TV COAXIAL L R S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Enjoying DTS Sound Introducing DTS Digital SurroundTM...the finest technology ever invented to transform existing "home theater" systems into six discrete channels of exceptionally clear, better-than-compact disc, digital audio performance. And DTS Digital Surround is the only 5.1 surround sound format that can deliver this revolutionary 3-dimensional experience through new music recordings on compact discs, original 5.1 soundtracks on motion picture laserdiscs, and soon, a wide variety of products on DVD. 75 ohm coaxial cable Receiver equipped with a DTS decoder To digital audio input Connection example To S-video Input or Video Input To DIGITAL OUT To S-VIDEO OUT or VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT S-Video cable or Video cable Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right) Center speaker AUDIO OUT COAXIAL L Sub woofer Rear speaker (left surround) Rear speaker (right surround) R S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Notes Refer to the owner's manual of your receiver as well. When you connect the DVD player to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections. The output sound of the DVD player has a wide dynamic range. Be sure to adjust the receiver's volume to a moderate listening level. Otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound. Turn off the receiver before you connect or disconnect the DVD player's power cord. If you leave the receiver power on, the speakers may be damaged. PAGE 18 BASIC OPERATION Basic Playback This section shows you the basics on how to play back a DVD video disc. Preparations q When you want to play back DVD video discs, turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD player. q When you want to enjoy the sound of DVD video discs or audio CDs from the audio system, turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD player. q For connection details, see pages 13 through 17. q Set the playback picture size according to the aspect ratio of the connected TV at the SETUP menu (TV Aspect). q If you do not have the necessary equipment to enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound, set the Digital Audio Output at the SETUP menu to "PCM". menu search select/enter power open/close play pause/step stop skip scan menu 3 1 4 pause /step setup power dvd vcr catv tv 1 play skip stop select/ enter open/close Press POWER. The DVD player turns on and the power indicator lights up. skip ch vol vol ch return/tv input 2 2 q Press OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray opens. You can open the disc tray by pressing this button even if the DVD player is in standby mode. display 1 4 7 clear 2 5 8 0 3 sound/mute 3 q Place a disc on the disc tray with the playback side down. There are two different disc sizes. Place the disc in the correct guide on the disc tray. If the disc is out of the guide, it may damage the disc and cause the DVD player to malfunction. Do not place anything except 3" discs or 5" discs on the disc tray. 6