DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER Operating Instructions Model No. DVD-RV60 º Region number supported by this player Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. ³The region number of this player is “2”. ³The player will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Example: 2 ALL 1 2 4 etc. Only for the United Kingdom Note “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Dear Customer Table of contents Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Accessories Getting Started Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. ¸ Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (VEQ2380) ¸ Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 for remote control ¸ AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note This player can be used only where the power supply is AC 220– 240 V, 50 Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere. CAUTION: DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER, THIS DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.
Getting Started Caution for AC Mains Lead (Only for the United Kingdom) For your safety please read the following text carefully This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362. Check for the ASTA mark ì or the BSI markí on the body of the fuse.
SCART and S video terminal information 21-pin SCART terminal Pin NO AV1 (Video)/ AV2 (Playback) AV1 (S video) AV1 (RGB, Standby)/ AV2 (Standby) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L/ (PCM/BITSTREAM) CENTER SURROUND FRONT L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L L OPTICAL COAXIAL AV1 AC IN S VIDEO OUT AV2 R 1 Audio Output (R) Audio Output (R) Audio Output (R) 2 Audio Input (R) Audio Input (R) Audio Input (R) 3 Audio Output (L) Audio Output (L) Audio Output (L) 4 Audio GND Audio GND Audio GND 5 No Connection No Conne
Disc information Getting Started Discs supported by this player DVD-Video 8 cm disc/ 12 cm disc Video CD 8 cm disc/ 12 cm disc Audio CD 8 cm disc/ 12 cm disc Discs not supported by this player ³Do not try to play Photo CD or CD-R. (Data on the disc may be damaged.) ³DVD with region number other than “2” or “ALL” ³CD-G ³Divx Video Disc ³DVD-ROM ³CD-RW ³DVD-Audio ³DVD-R ³DVD-RAM ³DVDiRW ³DVD-RW ³SVCD ³CD-ROM ³CVD ³SACD ³VSD ³CDV etc.
Remote control preparations ³Title/Chapter [DVD] DVDs are divided up into large sections, titles, and smaller sections, chapters. The numbers allocated to these sections are called title numbers and chapter numbers. Example: Title 1 Battery installation Use of batteries Title 2 R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 ³Track [VCD] [CD] Video CDs and CDs are divided up into sections called tracks, and the numbers allocated to these sections are called track numbers.
Control reference guide 1 2 3 4 56 ∫ ; 1 < V.S.S. CINEMA PHONES Í/I 6 Í MIN Getting Started 78 ?@AB DVD 9 C : ;< D ANGLE PROG. EF G : 6 9 MAX = > 96kHz 24bit H IJ Buttons such as 1 function in exactly the same way as the buttons on the player. Player Page 1 1 Standby/on switch (ê/I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
Connection to a television Note ³Additional equipment and cables are not supplied. ³TV volume may be lower when playing DVDs than during television broadcasts. Turn the volume up while playing DVDs and reduce it to the previous level before switching the source back to television to avoid sudden changes in volume. ³When you have finished connection, select the appropriate screen type at the initial setting “6 TV Aspect” according to your television (4:3/16:9) (á page 11).
Connection to a television Connecting to a television and a video cassette recorder with 21-pin SCART terminal SCART terminal Getting Started VCR Television (RGB where available. á “6 AV1 Output” in “9 Other Settings”, page 31.
Connection to a television º Before enjoying DVD/Video CD/CD H OPEN/CLOSE < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 SKIP : Selecting TV screen type SLOW / SEARCH 9 6 TOP MENU Select the TV aspect, conventional size screen (4:3) or wide-screen (16:9), and the TV type according to your television. 5 MENU 3·4 ENTER RETURN DISPLAY RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 A-B REPEAT 1 2 V.S.S.
Basic play 1 3 2 4 ∫ ; 1 < V.S.S. CINEMA PHONES Í/I 6 Í MIN : 6 9 MAX :, 9 H 1 OPEN/CLOSE < PAUSE STOP ∫ ; SKIP :, 9SKIP PLAY : 1 SLOW / SEARCH 9 6 TOP MENU 5 MENU MENU TOP MENU Cursor buttons/ ENTER Basic Operations 2 4 RETURN DISPLAY RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT MODE Press [ê/I] to switch on the power. 4 Press [1]. 1 2 3 4 5 6 A-B REPEAT Numeric buttons A » V.S.S. 7 8 9 0 S10 Press [<] to open the disc tray.
∫ ∫ ; A » 1 < V.S.S. 6 Í MIN Stopping play CINEMA PHONES Í/I Basic play 1 : 6 9 MAX Press [º] during play. ³The player records the point where [º] was pressed during play. (“!” flashes on the player’s FL display.) B » OPEN/CLOSE < PAUSE ∫ STOP ∫ PLAY ; SKIP : 1PLAY 1 SLOW / SEARCH 9 6 TOP MENU To resume play from where you stopped it (RESUME function) Press [1] while “!” is flashing on the FL display. Play will resume from the point where [º] was pressed.
Other methods of play H OPEN/CLOSE < ; PAUSE STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 SKIP :, 9SKIP : SLOW / SEARCH 9 6 TOP MENU 5 MENU 1PLAY Features on the next few pages are accessed mainly by using the remote control. A » Still picture (Pause) Press [; PAUSE] during play. Cursor buttons ENTER RETURN DISPLAY PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 A-B REPEAT V.S.S. Basic Operations SETUP CANCEL To return to normal play Press [1 PLAY].
Other methods of play 1 ∫ ; A » 1 < V.S.S. Í/I 6 Í MIN : 6 9 MAX 6, 5 H Slow-motion play CINEMA PHONES [DVD] [VCD] Press [6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH] while paused (á page 14). ³Each press increases the speed of slow-motion. OPEN/CLOSE < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 SKIP : SLOW / SEARCH 9 6 TOP MENU 5 MENU ENTER RETURN DISPLAY 1PLAY 6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH On the Player Turn the shuttle dial [6, 5] while paused (á page 14).
Other methods of play H OPEN/CLOSE A » < 1 STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 1 TOP MENU SKIP : SLOW / SEARCH 9 6 [VCD] 5 MENU ENTER RETURN DISPLAY 1 1 2 2 REPEAT MODE 2 3 4 5 6 A-B REPEAT 2 8 9 0 S10 Basic Operations SETUP CANCEL To return to menu play Press [º STOP] to stop play, press [MENU], and press the numeric buttons to select an item. “PBC” lights on the player’s FL display.
TOP MENU Cursor buttons/ ENTER Advanced operations MENU A » ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE [DVD] AUDIO REPEAT MODE 1 2 3 A-B REPEAT 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 V.S.S. Numeric buttons SETUP CANCEL Some DVDs have more than one soundtrack language recorded on them, and you can change soundtrack language during play. Press [AUDIO] during play to display the current language number. The number changes each time you press the button.
A TOP MENU Cursor buttons/ ENTER Advanced operations MENU A » ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE REPEAT MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 SETUP CANCEL [DVD] Some DVDs have more than one subtitle language recorded on them, and you can change subtitle language during play. A-B REPEAT V.S.S. Changing subtitle language Numeric buttons Press [SUBTITLE] during play to display the current language number. The number changes each time you press the button.
Advanced operations A CINEMA ∫ A » ; 1 [DVD] [VCD] < V.S.S. Í/I CINEMA PHONES 6 Í MIN : Changing picture quality for movie viewing 6 9 Press [CINEMA] on the player while a disc is loaded. MAX The indicator on the button lights. CINEMA Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes and reduces picture noise. To restore the standard picture mode Press [CINEMA]. TOP MENU MENU 1 DISPLAY For your reference You can also use the GUI screen to adjust picture quality.
Advanced operations TOP MENU MENU A » ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT MODE Press [REPEAT MODE] during play. REPEAT MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 Each time this button is pressed, the TV monitor changes as illustrated and the disc will repeat a chapter or title (DVD) or a track (Video CD/CD). Repeat play starts when the display changes.
Advanced operations A DISPLAY RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 A-B REPEAT 1·2 V.S.S. A » Repeating sections between two specific points (A-B repeat) 1 Press [A-B REPEAT] during play at the point where repeat play is to start (A). 2 Press [A-B REPEAT] at the point where repeat play is to be concluded (B). SETUP CANCEL 1 A-B REPEAT A Repeat play of the section between points A and B starts.
Advanced operations H OPEN/CLOSE < ∫ STOP STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 SKIP : 9 6 TOP MENU Cursor buttons/ ENTER Program play 3 SLOW / SEARCH 6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH 5 1 ENTER RETURN DISPLAY [VCD] [CD] The player plays the tracks on the disc in the order you specify. Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. MENU PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ³If “$” appears on the television, press [º STOP] to cancel the RESUME function, then press [PLAY MODE].
Advanced operations V.S.S./V.S.S. indicator ∫ ; A » 1 < V.S.S. CINEMA PHONES 6 Í MIN : 6 9 MAX [DVD] (Dolby Digital, 2-channel or over only) TOP MENU Use this feature to enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers or headphones. MENU 1 Press [V.S.S.] during play. 1·2 ENTER RETURN DISPLAY Each time this button is pressed, the player’s FL display changes: a V.S.S. 1 (Natural effect) b V.S.S. 2 (Emphasized effect) c V.S.S. is canceled ³The V.S.S.
A Using GUI screens DVD 1 30 Î Digital 1 ENG 3/2.1ch 1:06:37 ON 1 ENG 1 dB OFF OFF N OFF 0 GUI screens GUI screens are long thin menus that contain information about the disc or player. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information. µ100 p100 Examples of GUI screens [A] The screens depend on the disc contents. Video CD 1 3:37 L R PBC OFF B ª Common procedures 1 Press [DISPLAY] during play or in the stop mode.
Detailed descriptions of each icon Screen for disc information ∫ DVD b 1 c 30 de 1:06:37 English French German Italian Spanish Dutch ∫ Video CD/CD SVE: NOR: DAN: POR: RUS: JPN: Swedish Norwegian Danish Portuguese Russian Japanese k CHI: KOR: MAL: VIE: THA: ¢: l k Track No. Change the No. with the cursor buttons [3, 4] or the numeric buttons and press [ENTER]. l Time (minute:second) Display is changed each time the cursor buttons [3, 4] are pressed. The times cannot be changed.
Using GUI screens Screen for player information a b c d e f g dB OFF OFF N Advanced Operations a A–B repeat play Press [ENTER] during play to store location A and press [ENTER] again to store location B. Repeat play between the two locations starts. Press [ENTER] again to return to normal play. b Repeat play Select the mode during play with the cursor buttons [3, 4]. 0 OFF e Digital picture mode [DVD] [VCD] You can adjust picture quality to suit the disc or scene you are viewing.
Changing initial settings H OPEN/CLOSE Change the initial settings to suit your preference and to suit the player to the environment in which it is being used. < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 SLOW / SEARCH 9 6 TOP MENU 2·3 5 Common procedures MENU 1 ENTER RETURN DISPLAY PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE 2 REPEAT MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 A-B REPEAT V.S.S.
Changing initial settings 1 Disc Languages [DVD] See page 27 for operation. Disc Languages 1 Audio English 2 Subtitle Automatic 3 Menus English Advanced Operations Press RETURN to exit 1 Audio 1 English (Factory preset) 2 French 3 German 4 Italian 5 Spanish 6 Original The original language of each disc will be selected. 7 Other ¢¢¢¢ Another language can be selected.
2 Ratings [DVD] See page 27 for operation. Please set a rating limit 8 No Limit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Lock All Press RETURN to exit Level 8 (Factory preset) All DVDs can be played. Level 7 to 1 Prevents play of DVDs with ratings recorded on them (those that contain adult or violent scenes). Level 0 Playback of all DVDs is prohibited (e.g. to prohibit playback of DVDs for adults which are not encoded with rating information). Note ≥The rating method differs from disc to disc.
Changing initial settings 3 Menu Language See page 27 for operation. Select the language for these Menus. 1 English 2 Français 3 Deutsch 4 Italiano 5 Español Press RETURN to exit Example: If you selected “2 Français” 1 2 3 4 5 English (Factory preset) Français Deutsch Italiano Español Choisissez la langue des menus du lecteur. 1 English 2 Français 3 Deutsch 4 Italiano 5 Español Appuyez sur RETURN pour quitter 4 On-Screen Messages Advanced Operations See page 27 for operation.
Changing initial settings 9 Other Settings Other Settings 1 Still Mode 2 Audio during Search 3 TV Mode (4:3) 4 D. Range Compression 5 Still Picture Display 6 AV1 Output 7 NTSC Disc Output Automatic On Pan&Scan Off Off Video PAL60 Press RETURN to exit 1 Still Mode Select either “Field still” or “Frame still” in the still picture mode. 1 Automatic (Factory preset) 2 Field Select this setting when jittering occurs in the still picture mode when “1 Automatic” is selected.
Changing initial settings Advanced Operations Note ≥Audio is heard at any speed when playing CDs, regardless of any settings at “2 Audio during Search”. ≥Audio is not heard at any speed when playing CDs encoded with DTS, regardless of any settings at “2 Audio during Search”. ≥It is recommended that “1 PAL60” is selected in “7 NTSC Disc Output” when a PAL TV is connected; however, the images shown below will appear on the TV screen. The picture may be compressed vertically.
Home theater ∫ Upgrading your audio equipment Setup chart Types of connection Equipment To enjoy the 5.1channel surround sound found on DVDs using the unit’s builtin decoder Amplifier with 5.1channel audio input terminals To enjoy the 5.
theatre Home theater A ª Connecting an amplifier with 5.1-channel audio input terminals This unit has a built-in Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround decoder so you can enjoy surround sound encoded with these systems without having to connect this unit to an amplifier with a decoder. The amplifier must have 5.1-channel discrete input terminals.
B ª Connecting an amplifier with a built-in decoder You can enjoy multi-channel surround sound found on DVD recorded with Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround or MPEG by connecting an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a separate decoder-amplifier combination.
Home theater C ª Connecting audio equipment with 2-channel audio input terminals You can enjoy stereo sound if you connect an amplifier or system component that has 2-channel audio input terminals. Amplifier and speakers or system component ≥Read the instructions for the amplifier and speakers or system component for connection details.
TOP MENU 2·3·4 Home theater MENU ENTER Selecting digital output RETURN DISPLAY PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE Select the digital output to be output from the optical or coaxial digital audio output terminal of the player. REPEAT MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 A-B REPEAT 1 V.S.S. 1 The initial settings screen is displayed.
Home theater H When “4 MPEG” is selected 1 PCM (Factory preset) Digital audio converted to 48 kHz/16 bit PCM (2ch) is output during playback of DVDs recorded in MPEG audio. 2 Bitstream§2 MPEG audio bitstream (1ch–7.1ch) is output during playback of DVDs recorded in MPEG audio. OPEN/CLOSE < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 SKIP : SLOW / SEARCH 9 6 TOP MENU 5 The screen illustrated in step 2 is displayed.
TOP MENU 2·3·4·5 Home theater MENU ENTER Speaker Setting RETURN DISPLAY RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE Here you can change the settings for the built-in decoder. In general, these changes have no effect if you connect the player to other equipment through the digital audio output terminal (make the necessary changes on the other equipment). Multi-channel MPEG 2 audio is an exception (➡ below). REPEAT MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 A-B REPEAT V.S.S.
A Home theater Center Front (L) Front (R) Large/Small Large/Small/No Large/Small A ª Speaker Setting 0 ms L Exit 0 dB C Exit R 0 dB Test 0 dB LS 0 ms Setting the size and presence of your speakers 0 dB Subwoofer Yes/No SW RS Press RETURN to exit Surround (R) Large/Small/No Surround (L) Large/Small/No ≥Underlined items are factory preset. 1. Press the cursor buttons [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER]. 2.
Troubleshooting Guide Before requesting service for this player, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 6. No power.
Troubleshooting Guide For Your Reference DVD No subtitles. Subtitles appear only with discs which contain them. Subtitles are cleared from the TV monitor. Display the subtitles. B I Alternative soundtrack (or subtitle) languages fail to be selected. An alternative language is not selected with discs which do not contain more than one language. In the case of some discs, the alternative language cannot be selected by operating the [AUDIO] or [SUBTITLE].
Disc handling Choose discs with these marks: However, do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. (Discs of this sort can damage the player.) Maintenance To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soapand-water solution or a weak detergent solution. ≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
Specifications Power requirements: Power consumption: Dimensions: AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz 18 W 430 (W)k271 (D)k82 (H) mm (excluding protrusions) 2.
