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Safety Information 3 Safety Precautions Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it. Laser Safety This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.
Table of Contents General Information Safety Information . . . . Table of Contents . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . . . Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 5 Welcome! This Digital Video Disc Player will allow you to enjoy better picture quality, clearer sound, and endless playback features available on Digital Video Discs (DVDs). Expanding technology allows you to add options to your viewing - watch a director’s cut of a movie, listen to the producer’s comments, or play your favorite scene over and over again. Hear a movie in different languages, or listen only to the soundtrack.
Playable Discs Playable Discs This DVD Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs) and Audio CDs. In order to play a DVD or Audio CD on this DVD Player, make sure the Disc meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems as described on this page. Also, the Discs should be labelled with the following logos and should meet these standards. Disc Type Logo Digital Video Disc Audio CD Contents Disc Size 12 cm Approx. 4 hours (single-sided) Approx. 8 hours (double-sided) 8 cm Approx.
Remote Control Setup 7 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by pressing the tab, then lifting the lid. 2 Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. 2 3 Replace the battery compartment lid. 3 Using the Remote Control ● ● Point the remote control at the DVD Player’s remote sensor (see page 14) when using the remote control to operate the DVD Player.
Hookups You may connect the DVD Player several different ways, depending on your existing equipment and your preferences for sound and picture quality. To determine which hookup is best for you, examine the options on the following pages, then see which best matches your situation. Before you hook up the DVD Player, remember: ● Connect the DVD Player directly to a TV. If you connect the DVD Player to a VCR, then connect the VCR to the TV, the picture may be distorted by the copyright protection system.
Hookups (cont’d) 9 Connecting the DVD Player to a TV only (no stereo or amplifier) TV has audio (red and white) and S-Video In jacks For better picture quality, use an optional S-Video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player to the S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV. You will not use the yellow VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player, and you will not need the yellow video cable. ● Set DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS to OFF on the DVD Player. Details are on pages 38-39.
Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV and a Stereo TV has Component Video In Jacks ● Set DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS to OFF on the DVD Player. Details are on pages 38-39. If you play a DVD when the settings are wrong, the sound will be distorted or you may damage the speakers.
Hookups (cont’d) 11 Connecting to a Dolby Digital Decoder or DTS Decoder Some Discs are recorded in a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround or Digital Theater System (DTS) Surround format. These Discs will sound best if you connect the DVD Player to a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder. ● You will need a coaxial digital audio cable or an audio optical cable (not supplied). Details are on page 12. ● If you use the OPTICAL jack, remove the protective cap.
Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV and an Amplifier with Coaxial Digital Audio In jacks, a Mini-Disc Deck or a Digital Audio Tape Deck Use a coaxial digital audio cable or an audio optical cable (not supplied) for this connection. If you use the OPTICAL jack, remove the protective cap. If the Disc is recorded in 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround, you cannot dub the Disc in digital sound using a Mini-Disc or Digital Audio Tape Deck. ● Set DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS to OFF on the DVD Player.
DVD Player Display 13 Disc loading tray Insert a Disc here. Keep your fingers clear of the disc tray. OPEN/CLOSE DVD/CD 5-DISC CHANGER DISC 1 2 PLAY STOP 3 4 SKIP POWER 5 SELECT Display Messages about current DVD Player operations appear here. See Display Messages below. Lit when a DVD is inserted. When the DVD light is on, the disc is loaded completely and is ready for playback. Lit when an Audio CD is inserted. When the CD light is on, the disc is loaded completely and is ready for playback.
Front Panel OPEN/CLOSE Button Press to open or close the Disc tray. Details are on page 18. DISC Number (1-5) Buttons Press to directly select your desired Disc tray when the tray is open. Press to select and play your desired Disc when the tray is closed. Details are on page 18. Remote Sensor Receives a signal from your remote control so you can operate your DVD Player from a distance. STOP Button Press to stop Disc playback. Details are on page 18. PLAY Button Press to start or resume Disc playback.
Rear Panel 15 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Jacks Connect an optional component video cable here and to the component Video In jacks of a television or stereo. Details are on pages 10-12. OPTICAL Jack Connect an optional audio optical cable here and to the Optical Digital Audio In jack of a decoder or amplifier. Details are on pages 11-12. When the OPTICAL jack is not in use, make sure its protective cap is in place. VIDEO OUT Jack Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) here and to the TV’s Video In jack.
Remote Control Buttons DISPLAY Button Press to display information about the disc. Details are on page 36. POWER Button Press to turn the power on and off. “HELLO” appears briefly on the display panel as the DVD Player turns on. “BYE” appears briefly as the DVD Player turns off. SEARCH MODE Button Press to access or remove the SEARCH menu, which allows you to go directly to a specific Title/Chapter/Track/Time. Details are on pages 24-26.
Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 17 FWD (forward) g/SLOW Button Press to fast forward the Disc. Details are on page 22. Press the PAUSE button, then press the FWD g/SLOW button to begin slow motion playback. Press the FWD g/SLOW button repeatedly to change the forward speed of slow motion. Details are on page 23. DISC SELECT Button Press to select the Disc tray or a Disc for playback. Details are on page 18. OPEN/CLOSE Button Press to open or close the Disc tray.
Playing a Disc DVD AUDIO CD Playing a DVD or an Audio CD Before you begin... Turn on the power of the TV, amplifier and any other equipment connected to the DVD Player. Make sure the TV and the stereo or amplifier (if applicable) are set to the correct channel. Details are on pages 8-12. 1 2 3 Press the POWER button to turn on the DVD Player. “HELLO” will appear briefly on the display panel. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the Disc tray. 4 1 Insert a Disc.
Disc Menus 19 DVD Using the DVD Menus To access the DVD’s Main Menu... Some DVDs contain menus that describe the contents of the Disc or allow you to customize Disc playback. For example, the menu may offer choices for subtitle languages, director’s commentary, or soundtrack playback. To use the DVD menu and select playback features, follow these steps. 1 2 Press the MENU button. The DVD’s main menu will appear.
Pausing Playback DVD AUDIO CD Pausing Playback Pausing Playback... POWER 1 OPEN/CLOSE SEARCH MODE During playback, press the PAUSE button. Playback will pause and the sound will be muted. DISPLAY DISC SELECT MODE SETUP PLAY PAUSE REV FWD STOP SLOW PAUSE SKIP 2 Press the PLAY button to resume playback. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 1 REPEAT CLEAR 0 +10 SUBTITLE ANGLE PLAY AUDIO A-B DVD Memory On: Resuming playback from the point where playback stopped 1 Memory On...
Step by Step Playback 21 DVD 1,2 1 Press the PAUSE button to pause playback. The sound will be muted. POWER PAUSE OPEN/CLOSE SEARCH MODE DISPLAY DISC SELECT MODE 3 SETUP PLAY REV FWD STOP 2 SLOW PAUSE SKIP Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to see the picture advance one frame (or step) at a time. The sound will remain muted. PAUSE will appear briefly on the screen each time you press the PAUSE button. (OSD MESSAGE must be set to ON. Details are on page 43.
Fast Forward/Reverse Search DVD AUDIO CD 1 During playback, press the FWDg/SLOW button or the REVh button on the remote control. ● On a DVD, pressing the FWDg/SLOW or REVh button repeatedly will forward or reverse the picture at twice, eight times, or 32 times the normal playback speed. Sound will be muted during searching. The search speed will show in the corner of the screen briefly. ● Use the FWD g/SLOW button for a forward search. Press the REVh button for a reverse search.
Slow Motion 23 DVD 1 2 POWER SEARCH MODE Press the PAUSE button during playback. Press the FWD g/SLOW button. Slow motion playback will begin. Press the FWD g/SLOW button repeatedly during slow motion playback to vary the speed of slow motion playback. You may play the DVD at 1/16, 1/8, or 1/2 the normal playback speed. 3 Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback.
Track Playback AUDIO CD Starting Playback at a Specific Track There are three ways to begin playback on an Audio CD at a specific Track. You may use the Number buttons, the SEARCH MODE button, or the SKIP H G buttons. For details, read the information below. A Using the Number Buttons to Select a Track Press the Number buttons to enter the desired Track number. The selected Track will be located, and playback will start.
Title/Chapter Playback 25 DVD Starting Playback at a Specific Title/Chapter There are two ways to begin DVD playback at a specific Title or Chapter. You may use the Number buttons or the SEARCH MODE button. A POWER Using the Number Buttons to Select a Title/Chapter During playback, press the Number buttons to select a Chapter. The Chapter will be located and playback will start. When playback is stopped, press the Number buttons to select a Title. The Title will be located and playback will begin.
Specific Time Playback DVD AUDIO CD Starting Playback at a Specific Disc Time 1 Press the SEARCH MODE button repeatedly (three times for DVDs or two times for Audio CDs). SEARCH/TIME TOTAL TIME: 1h23m45s TIME [ _h_ _m_ _s ] POWER 1 OPEN/CLOSE SEARCH MODE DISPLAY DISC SELECT MODE SETUP PLAY Start Exit REV FWD 3 STOP 2 SLOW PAUSE SKIP Use the Number buttons to enter the Disc time at which you want playback to begin.
Repeat Playback 27 1 Press the REPEAT button repeatedly until the repeat mode you want appears in the top left corner of the TV screen. DVD POWER Repeatedly pressing the REPEAT button during playback lets you choose REPEAT CHAPTER, REPEAT TITLE, or REPEAT OFF. ● If a Chapter is playing repeatedly, then you press the Number buttons to select a new Chapter, the new Chapter will play repeatedly.
A-B Repeat Playback DVD AUDIO CD You can play a section of an Audio CD or DVD repeatedly. Follow these steps to set up the section that you want to play over and over. 1 Play the Disc to the point at which you want repeated playback to begin. 2 POWER OPEN/CLOSE SEARCH MODE DISPLAY DISC SELECT MODE 1 SETUP PLAY REV FWD STOP Press the A-B REPEAT button to set the starting point (A).
Programmed Playback 29 AUDIO CD You may determine the order in which Tracks will play. The order that you set is called the Program. To set up programmed playback, follow these steps. POWER SEARCH MODE 1 1 While playback is stopped, press the MODE button. The program screen will appear.
Random Playback AUDIO CD You may play the Tracks of an Audio CD in Random order instead of the order in which they are recorded (1,2,3...). To set up Random Playback, follow these steps. 1 While playback is stopped, press the MODE button repeatedly so that the RANDOM screen appears. POWER OPEN/CLOSE SEARCH MODE 1 DISPLAY DISC SELECT MODE SETUP PLAY REV FWD STOP 2 SLOW PAUSE SKIP RANDOM Start 2 Exit While the RANDOM screen appears, press the PLAY button.
Audio Language/Sound Mode 31 The DVD Player allows you to select a Language for DVDs or a Sound Mode for Audio CDs. POWER DVD Language OPEN/CLOSE SEARCH MODE 1 DISPLAY DISC SELECT MODE Press the AUDIO button during playback. Within 15 seconds, press the o/p buttons to select the desired language. ● The language can be changed only if multiple languages are available on the DVD. AUDIO PLAY REV FWD STOP SLOW PAUSE SKIP Press the o/p buttons.
Subtitle Language DVD The DVD Player allows you to select a language for subtitles. POWER 1 OPEN/CLOSE SEARCH MODE Press the SUBTITLE button during playback. The subtitle menu will appear on the TV screen. DISPLAY DISC SELECT MODE SETUP PLAY 2 REV FWD STOP SLOW Within 15 seconds, press the o/p buttons to select a subtitle language. Select a language from those available on the DVD. SUBTITLE 1 : E N G / 8 PAUSE SKIP Press the o/p buttons.
Camera Angles 33 DVD Some DVDs contain scenes that were recorded from different angles. You may select a camera angle with the DVD Player. 1 2 POWER Press the ANGLE button during playback. OPEN/CLOSE SEARCH MODE DISPLAY DISC SELECT MODE SETUP PLAY Within 15 seconds, press the o/p buttons to select a different angle. REV FWD STOP SLOW PAUSE SKIP ANGLE [ 1 ] / 8 ANGLE [ 2 ] / 8 Angle 1 (default) of eight possible angles Press the o/p buttons to select another angle.
Parental Lock Password 1 While playback is stopped, press the SETUP button. The setup screen will appear. POWER OPEN/CLOSE SETUP SEARCH MODE 1. LANGUAGE 2. VIDEO 3. AUDIO 4. LOCK 5. OTHERS DISPLAY DISC SELECT MODE SETUP PLAY Enter / REV Exit 1 FWD STOP 2 SLOW Press the Number 4 button to select LOCK. The SETUP/LOCK menu will appear. SETUP/LOCK PASSWORD [____] 1. LEVEL [NONE] 2.
Parental Lock Levels 35 1 POWER OPEN/CLOSE SEARCH MODE While playback is stopped, press the SETUP button. The setup screen will appear. DISPLAY MODE SETUP SETUP PLAY 1. LANGUAGE 2. VIDEO 3. AUDIO 4. LOCK 5. OTHERS Enter REV FWD SLOW Exit 2 Press the Number 4 button to select LOCK. The SETUP/LOCK menu will appear.
Status Display DVD AUDIO CD Accessing the Status Display You can check the information about the current Disc by pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote control. 1 1 POWER Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to access or remove the status displays. If you do not press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to remove the display, it will remain on the screen.
Video Settings 37 1 When playback is stopped, press the SETUP button. The setup screen will appear. SETUP 1. LANGUAGE 2. VIDEO 3. AUDIO 4. LOCK 5. OTHERS 1,5 2-4 POWER OPEN/CLOSE SEARCH MODE Enter / DISPLAY DISC SELECT Exit MODE 2 SETUP PLAY Press the Number 2 button to select VIDEO. REV SLOW SETUP/VIDEO 1. TV MODE 2.
Audio Settings 1 While playback is stopped, press the SETUP button. The setup screen will appear. 2-3 SETUP 1. LANGUAGE 2. VIDEO 3. AUDIO 4. LOCK 5. OTHERS POWER Enter / OPEN/CLOSE Exit 2 SEARCH MODE DISPLAY DISC SELECT MODE SETUP Press the Number 3 button to select AUDIO. PLAY REV SETUP/AUDIO 1 FWD STOP 1. DIGITAL OUT 2. VIRTUAL 3D Enter, SLOW [OFF] Back PAUSE SKIP Exit 3 Press the corresponding Number button to select an item: DIGITAL OUT or VIRTUAL 3D.
Audio Settings (cont’d) 39 4 To change the PCM, DOLBY DIGITAL, or DTS settings, press the corresponding Number button to select the desired item, then press the Number button to choose the setting (i.e. ON or OFF). SETUP/AUDIO PCM 1. 48kHz 2. 96kHz Enter, Back Exit • Audio signals are converted to 48 kHz/16 bit signals when playing a DVD recorded with high sound quality (48 kHz/20 bit/24 bit, 96 kHz). • Sound is reproduced at 96 kHz if a DVD is recorded with high sound quality.
Language Settings DVD 1 While playback is stopped, press the SETUP button. The setup screen appears. 2-3 SETUP POWER 1. LANGUAGE 2. VIDEO 3. AUDIO 4. LOCK 5. OTHERS OPEN/CLOSE SEARCH MODE DISPLAY DISC SELECT MODE Enter / SETUP Exit 2 PLAY REV 1 FWD STOP Press the Number 1 button to select LANGUAGE. SLOW PAUSE SKIP SETUP/LANGUAGE 1. AUDIO 2. SUBTITLE 3. DISC MENU 4.
Language Settings (cont’d) 41 4 Press a Number button to select a setting. ● If OTHER is selected on the AUDIO, SUBTITLE or DISC MENU screen, the COUNTRY CODE screen will appear. Press four Number buttons to enter the country code you desire, then press the ENTER button. Refer to the list on page 42. (The list is alphabetized according to language.) ● You can only select other languages for AUDIO, SUBTITLE, and DISC MENU if the language is available on the Disc.
Language Settings (cont’d) Language Country Code Language 4748 4747 4752 6563 4759 4764 5471 4765 4771 4772 4860 4847 5167 4860 5072 4854 4855 4864 4853 5971 4851 C-E Cambodian Catalan Chinese (CHI) Corsican Croatian Czech Danish Dutch (DUT) English (ENG) Esperanto Estonian 5759 4947 7254 4961 5464 4965 5047 6058 5160 5161 5166 F-H Faroese Fiji Finnish French (FRE) Frisian Gaelic (Scots) Galician Georgian German (GER) Greek Greenlandic Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hebrew Hindi Hungarian Language Countr
Other Menu Settings 43 1 When disc playback is stopped, press the SETUP button. The setup screen will appear. 1,5 2-4 SETUP 1. LANGUAGE 2. VIDEO 3. AUDIO 4. LOCK 5. OTHERS POWER Enter / OPEN/CLOSE Exit SEARCH MODE 2 DISPLAY DISC SELECT MODE SETUP Press the Number 5 button to select OTHERS. PLAY REV FWD STOP SETUP/OTHERS SLOW 1. OSD MESSAGE [ON] 2. ANGLE ICON [ON] 3.
Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative.
Helpful Hints (cont’d) 45 Distorted picture • Connect the DVD Player directly to the TV. • There are some cases where the picture may be distorted slightly; this is not a malfunction of the DVD Player. The camera angle cannot be changed. • The DVD might not contain segments recorded from different camera angles. See if multiple angles are available. Details are on page 33. The audio or subtitle language cannot be changed. • The DVD does not contain audio or subtitles in the desired language.
Care and Maintenance Cleaning the DVD Player • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the DVD Player with a soft, slightly damp cloth. • Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene or alcohol to clean the DVD Player. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the DVD Player. Such chemicals may discolor the surface or damage the DVD Player. Cleaning a Disc • Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the Disc. • Wipe the Disc in a straight line from the center to the edge. Never wipe the Disc in a circular motion.
Glossary 47 AUDIO OUT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the DVD Player which are used to send audio to another system (TV, decoder, or amplifier). CD: Compact Disc (audio) Coaxial jack: Used to send digital audio to a decoder or amplifier, allowing you to adjust the volume at the decoder or amplifier. This connection provides the 5.1 channel surround sound as heard in movie theaters.
Specifications Product Type Digital Video Disc Player with 5-Disc Changer Playable Discs DVD-Video Audio CD Color System NTSC Frequency Response DVD (linear sound): 20 Hz to 22 kHz (sample rate: 48 kHz) 20 Hz to 44 kHz (sample rate: 96 kHz) Audio CD: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N Ratio) Audio CD: 110 dB EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association of Japan) Dynamic Range DVD (linear sound): 95 dB Audio CD: 94 dB (EIAJ) Total Distortion Factor Audio CD: 0.
Limited Warranty 49 DVD PLAYER 90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange. This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For 90 days thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free.
Index ac power cord ..........................................................15 accessories.................................................................52 angle button .......................................................16, 33 arrow buttons...........................................................16 audio button.......................................................16, 31 audio cd .................................................................6, 18 audio out jacks..............................
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following items are supplied with your DVD Player; they are provided to help you use or set up your DVD Player.
