DVD VIDEO PLAYER
Before operation
Preparations
2
3
XV-N33SL
Basic operations
Advanced operations
MP3 disc playback
6
11
19
Changing the initial settings 21
Additional information
26
V I D E O
INSTRUCTIONS
GNT0024-014B
[US/UB/UG/UX/UW/A]
Supplied accessories
Table of contents
Check that you have all the following accessories supplied to you.
If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Supplied accessories................................................................1
About this manual .....................................................................1
Precautions................................................................................1
• Audio/video cable (Yellow/White/Red) (× 1)
• Remote control unit (× 1)
• R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) battery (× 2)
• AC power plug (× 1)
(except for Australia and Hong Kong models)
Before operation................................................... 2
About discs..............................................................................2
Preparations ......................................................... 3
About this manual
Connections.............................................................................3
Using the remote control unit...................................................5
• The display window information and OSD (On Screen Display)
menu items are put in brackets [ ] in the operation procedures.
• Usable disc(s) for each operation/function is (are) referred to by
the icons;
Basic operations .................................................. 6
Turning on/off the unit..............................................................6
Initial setup ..............................................................................6
Basic playback.........................................................................7
Resuming playback .................................................................8
Various speed playback ..........................................................9
Locating the beginning of a scene or song............................10
Precautions
Notes on the power cord
• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended
period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A small
amount of power (0.7W) is always consumed while the power
cord is connected to the wall outlet.
• When unplugging the unit from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug, not the power cord.
Advanced operations......................................... 11
Playing from a specific position .............................................11
Changing the playback order.................................................12
Repeat playback....................................................................14
Changing the language, sound and scene angle ..................15
Special picture/sound effect ..................................................16
Menu bar functions................................................................17
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
Avoid moisture, water and dust
• Do not place the unit in moist or dusty places.
• If water gets inside the unit, turn off the power and remove the
plug from the wall outlet, then consult your dealer. Using the
unit in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.
MP3 disc playback ............................................. 19
Operations.............................................................................19
Avoid high temperatures
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or place it near a
heating device.
Changing the initial settings ............................. 21
Selecting preferences............................................................21
Limiting playback by children.................................................24
Notes on installation
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too
cold between 5°C and 35°C.
• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.
• Do not install the unit in a place subject to vibrations.
Additional information....................................... 26
Names of parts and controls..................................................26
AV COMPU LINK remote control system ..............................28
Troubleshooting.....................................................................29
Specifications ........................................................................29
Appendix A: Country/Area code list for Parental Lock...........30
Appendix B: Table of languages and their abbreviations ......31
Appendix C: Digital output signal chart..................................31
Appendix D: Glossary............................................................32
To prevent malfunction of the unit
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes
wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
• Do not insert any metallic objects, such as wires, hairpins,
coins, etc. into the unit.
• Do not block the vents. Blocking the vents may damage the unit.
To clean the cabinet
• Use a soft cloth. Follow the relevant instructions on the use of
chemically-coated cloths.
• Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and
disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.
1
Before operation
Digital audio formats
The unit supports the following digital audio formats (see page 32
“Glossary” for descriptions of each audio format):
About discs
Playable disc types
Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
Discs with the following marks can be played back on the unit.
NOTES
DVD VIDEO
SVCD
Video CD
Audio CD
• Depending on the unit’s [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] setting,
digital audio signals may not be output as they are recorded on
the disc. See “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” on page 23 for
details.
V I D E O
• To play back DTS-encoded DVD VIDEO or DTS-encoded Audio
CD discs correctly, connect the unit to an amplifier with a built-in
DTS decoder. If the unit is connected to an amplifier without a
DTS decoder, playback sound will be distorted.
The DVD Logo is a trademark.
The unit can also play back the following discs:
• DVD-R, DVD-RW and +RW discs written in the DVD VIDEO
format and finalized
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in the SVCD, Video CD or
Audio CD format and finalized
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in MP3 in accordance with the
“ISO 9660” format (See page 19 for details.)
Notes on discs
• With some DVD VIDEO discs, the unit starts playback
automatically after inserting the disc.
• The image may be sometimes poor or noisy due to defects in
the disc itself.
• With some discs, operations described in this manual may not
be possible.
NOTE
If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the disc
characteristics or recording conditions, it may take considerable
time for the unit to read the content, or the unit may not be able to
play back such discs.
Care and handling of discs
If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, playback sound
and picture may be deteriorated. Take proper precautions when
handling discs.
The unit can play back audio signals recorded in MIX-MODE CD,
CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.
Region code of DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own
Region Code numbers. This unit can playback DVD VIDEO discs
whose Region Code numbers include the unit’s Region Code,
which is indicated on the region code symbol on the rear panel.
Example of playable DVD discs when the unit’s Region Code is
“2”:
Handling
• Do not touch the surface of the disc.
• Do not damage, stick paper to, or use any adhesive on either
the label side or playback side.
Storing discs
• Keep discs in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one
another without their protective cases, they can be damaged.
• Do not put discs in a location where they may be exposed to
direct sunlight, or where the humidity or temperature is high.
Avoid leaving discs in a car!
1 2
3 4
1 2 3
4 5 6
ALL
2 5
2
Cleaning discs
Color system format
• Wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the center outwards. If a
disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with water.
This unit is compatible with the PAL and NTSC systems, and can
play back discs whose Region Code numbers include “2.” You
can select “PAL” or “NTSC” while using the VIDEO SIGNAL
SELECTOR on the rear panel (for details, see page 5).
Unplayable discs
The unit does not play back discs listed below. If you try to play
back these discs, noise may generate causing damage to
speakers.
• Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static
agents.
• DVD-RW discs written in the VR format
• DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD,
SACD
Notes on copyright
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from
DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD and MP3 discs.
Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.
In addition, the unit does not play:
• Unfinalized discs
• Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or paste on
either the label side or playback side. Playing back these discs
may damage the unit.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
2
Preparations
B Connecting to a TV with an S-video jack
Connections
If your TV has an S-VIDEO input, you can get better picture
quality by connecting it with the S-VIDEO output of the unit using
an S-video cable instead of connecting the video input of the TV
to the VIDEO jack of the unit.
Before using the unit, connect the unit to a TV and/or amplifier.
Before making connections
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all other
connections have been made.
TV
IN
VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR
• Connect VIDEO OUT of the unit directly to the video input
of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the unit to a TV via a
VCR may cause a monitor problem when playing back a
copy-protected disc. You may also have a monitor problem
when connecting the unit to an integrated TV/Video
system.
See page 5.
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
LEFT
White
IO
D
AU
RIGHT
• In the following description, “TV” may be substituted with
“monitor” or “projector.”
Red
LINK
L
A
PU
P
OM
C
AV
C
S
T
N
• Terminal names used for other components may be different
from those used in the following description.
R
O
VIDEO SIGNAL
SELECT
T
T
U
O
O
O
E
ID
V
T
N
E
N
O
P
M
PR
The unit
O
C
PB
U
L
A
IT
Y
IG
D
VIDEO
OPTICAL
M
A
E
Connecting to a TV
The following sections A to C describe TV connections where
only a TV is connected to the unit so that you will hear audio from
the TV.
R
T
AXIAL
/S
M
C
P
White
FT
T
U
RGHT
O
IO
D
U
S-VIDE
T
U
O
O
E
ID
V
Audio cable
(not supplied)
A Connecting to a conventional TV
Red
S-video cable (not supplied)
VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR
See page 5.
NOTE
TV
When using the S-VIDEO output jack, do not connect the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the unit.
Yellow
IN
VIDEO
White
C Connecting to a TV with component jacks
You can enjoy picture of high-fidelity color reproduction by
connecting the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the unit to
your TV.
LEFT
IO
D
AU
RIGHT
L
A
P
MPU LINK
CO
AV
C
Red
S
T
N
VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR
See page 5.
OR
VIDEO SIGNAL
SELECT
TV
The unit
T
T
U
O
O
Red
O
E
ID
V
PR
T
N
E
N
O
IN
P
M
PR
PB
O
C
PB
U
Y
L
A
IT
Y
IG
D
Blue
T
EN
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
A
COMPON
M
E
R
T
AXIAL
/S
M
White
C
P
EFT
VIDEO
T
U
RT
O
DIO
U
S-VIDE
T
U
O
O
E
ID
V
White
LEFT
IO
D
AU
RIGHT
Green
Yellow
Red
Red
L
A
PU LINK
P
COM
AV
C
S
T
N
Audio/video cable (supplied)
OR
VIDEO SIGNAL
SELECT
T
T
U
O
O
O
L
E
ID
The unit
V
T
N
E
N
O
P
M
PR
O
C
Red
PB
U
NOTE
A
IT
Y
IG
D
VIDEO
OPTICAL
A
If your TV has a monaural audio input instead of stereo, you need
to use an optional audio cable which converts stereo audio output
to monaural.
M
E
R
T
AXIAL
/S
O
M
C
P
LEFT
T
U
RIGHT
A
O
IO
D
U
White
S-VIDE
T
U
O
O
E
ID
Green
V
Component
video cable
(not supplied)
Blue
Audio cable (not supplied)
Red
NOTES
• Connect “Y” to “Y,” “PB” to “PB” (CB), “PR” to “PR” (CR) correctly.
• When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, do not
connect the S-VIDEO output jack on the unit.
• When the component video input jacks on the TV are of the
BNC type, use an adapter to convert a pin jack to a BNC jack
(not supplied).
3
Preparations
Connecting to optional audio equipment
Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier/receiver
NOTE
Connect the unit’s AUDIO OUT (LEFT/RIGHT) jacks to any line-
level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier or
receiver.
Sound recorded on DTS-encoded DVD VIDEO or DTS-encoded
Audio CD discs are not output from the analog (AUDIO OUT
LEFT/RIGHT) jacks of the unit.
Amplifier or receiver
IN
White
LEFT
D
DV
RIGHT
L
A
P
MPU LINK
CO
AV
C
S
T
N
L
Red
OR
VIDEO SIGNA
SELECT
T
T
U
O
O
O
E
ID
V
T
N
E
N
O
P
The unit
M
PR
Audio cable (not supplied)
O
C
PB
U
L
A
IT
Y
IG
D
VIDEO
OPTICAL
M
A
E
R
T
AXIAL
/S
White
CM
P
EFT
T
U
RIGHT
A
O
IO
D
U
S-VIDEO
T
U
O
O
E
ID
V
Red
Connecting to a digital audio device
NOTES
You can enjoy sound of enhanced quality by connecting the unit’s
DIGITAL OUT (either OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack to a digital
input of an amplifier, etc., using an optical or coaxial digital cable.
The digital audio signal on a disc will be transferred directly from
the unit. If the connected digital audio equipment is a Dolby
Digital or DTS decoder or an amplifier with a built-in decoder, you
can enjoy high-quality surround sound.
• Connect the unit and the digital audio device by using either an
optical digital cable or a coaxial digital cable.
• It is not recommended to use the digital jacks for dubbing.
When recording the sounds (DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD or
Audio CD) played back on the unit, record them through the
analog jacks.
• Depending on the disc, no signal may be output from the
DIGITAL OUT. Make an analog connection in this case.
• Set [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] in the [AUDIO] preference
display correctly according to the connected digital audio
equipment. If setting made for [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] is
incorrect, loud noise may be generated causing damage to
the speakers (see page 23).
Digital equipment
IN
OPTICAL
IN
L
A
DIGIT
AXIAL
CO
LEFT
D
DV
Coaxial digital cable
(not supplied)
RIGHT
When using the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) jack, remove the
protection cap. Do not lose the
removed cap.
When the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) jack is not used,
replace the protection cap in the
jack.
L
A
P
MPU LINK
CO
AV
C
S
T
N
SIGNAL
OR
VIDEO
SELECT
T
T
U
O
O
O
E
ID
V
Optical digital cable
(not supplied)
T
N
E
N
O
P
M
PR
O
C
PB
U
L
A
IT
Y
IG
D
VIDEO
OPTICAL
A
E
R
T
Audio cable (not supplied)
AXIAL
/S
M
C
P
LEFT
T
U
RIGHT
O
IO
D
U
A
S-VIDE
T
U
O
O
E
ID
V
The unit
4
Preparations
Selecting NTSC or PAL
Set the VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR on the rear panel to “NTSC”
or “PAL” to match the color system of your TV. Make sure that the
color system of a DVD VIDEO/SVCD/video CD disc labeled on
the package matches your TV.
If you use a multi-color system TV, you can play discs recorded
on both PAL and NTSC systems by setting the VIDEO SIGNAL
SELECTOR appropriately.
Using the remote control unit
To install batteries
Open the compartment cover, and place the two supplied
R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) batteries in the remote control unit
according to the polarity markings (“+” and “–”) inside the
compartment. Then replace the cover.
NTSC
PAL
VIDEO SIGNAL
SELECTOR
NOTE
Change the VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR position in stop mode
or with no disc inserted. The changed setting is not effective if
you change the selector position in playback mode.
The batteries will last about six months with normal use.
If the functions of the remote control unit become erratic,
repalace the batteries.
Connecting the power cord
When all the audio/video connections have been made, connect
the AC power plug to the wall outlet. Make sure that the plugs are
inserted firmly.
Precautions of the safe use of batteries
The STANDBY indicator lights in red.
Observe the following precautions for the safe use of batteries. If
they are used improperly their lives will be shortened, they may
burst or their contents may leak.
Warning
• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it is not
going to be used for a long period of time.
• Disconnect the power cord:
• Remove dead batteries and dispose of them properly.
• Never leave dead batteries lying around, take them apart, mix
them with other refuse, or throw them into an incinerator.
• Never touch liquid that has leaked out of a battery.
• Do not mix new and old batteries, or batteries of different types,
when replacing them.
- if you are not going to use the unit for a long time.
- before cleaning the unit.
- before moving the unit.
• Do not:
- connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands.
- pull the power cord when disconnecting it, as this may
damage the cord and cause fire, electric shock, or other
accidents.
Remote sensor
Point the top of the remote control unit toward the remote sensor
as directly as possible. If you operate it from a diagonal position,
the operating range (approx. 5 m) may be shorter.
Caution
• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy
on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.
• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power
cord replaced with a new one.
Remote sensor
5
Basic operations
Initial setup
STANDBY indicator
0 7 3
When you turn on the unit for the first time after purchase, the
following message appears on the TV screen.
EXECUTE DVD PLAYER SETUP? - BASIC PICTURE/AUDIO
SETTING
STANDBY/ON
YES - PRESS ENTER NO - CANCEL
You can set the display language, TV monitor type and digital
output before using the unit, by following the procedure below.
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
1 Press ENTER.
The first page of the DVD PLAYER SET UP display appears.
The pull-down menu of the [ON SCREEN LANGUAGE] is
already open.
ENTER
5/∞/2/3
CHOICE
3
7
DVD PLAYER SET UP
MENU LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
DIMMER
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
CHINESE
SPANISH
SELECT
ENTER
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE options
About invalid operation icon
When you press a button, and if the unit does not accept its
operation, appears on your TV screen. Operations are
occasionally unacceptable even if is not displayed.
Note that some operations may not be accepted. For example,
some discs may not allow rapid advance/reverse or slow-
motion playback.
2 Press 5/∞to select the desired language.
You can select the on-screen language for the preference
displays, etc. from among ENGLISH, CHINESE and
SPANISH.
3 Press ENTER.
The second page is shown, in which the pull-down menu of
the [MONITOR TYPE] is already open.
Turning on/off the unit
DVD PLAYER SET UP
Press STANDBY/ON
on the remote control
MONITOR TYPE
PICTURE SOURCE
SCREEN SAVER
4:3 L.B.
16:9 NORMAL
16:9 AUTO
unit or press
panel.
STANDBY/ON on the front
4:3 LB
4:3 PS
16:9 MULTI NORMAL
16:9 MULTI AUTO
4:3 MULTI LB
4:3 MULTI PS
The STANDBY indicator on the front panel, which lights in
red during standby, goes off.
SELECT
ENTER
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM
The opening display appears on the TV screen, and the following
messages may appear at the bottom of the opening display.
MONITOR TYPE options
4 Press 5/∞to select the desired monitor type.
For a normal (conventional) TV, select [4:3 LB] or [4:3 PS].
For a wide-screen TV, select [16:9 NORMAL] or [16:9 AUTO]
(see page 22) .
NOW READING
5 Press ENTER.
The third page is shown, in which the pull-down menu of the
[DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] is already open.
Message area
DVD PLAYER SET UP
• NOW READING (The unit is reading the disc information.)
• REGION CODE ERROR! (The region code of the DVD VIDEO
disc does not match the unit. The disc cannot be played back.)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
ANALOG DOWN MIX
D RANGE CONTROL
OUTPUT LEVEL
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM
PCM ONLY
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM
STREAM/PCM
• OPEN
• CLOSE
• NO DISC
SELECT
ENTER
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM
NOTE
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT options
Even if you turn off the unit, the unit is not disconnected from the
AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet. This
state is called standby mode. In this state, the unit consumes a
very small amount of power.
6
Basic operations
6 Press 5/∞to select a desired digital output
signal type.
Basic playback
Set this item correctly when you connect the unit to an
external surround decoder or D/A converter. (If you do not
connect the unit to such a device, you do not have to set this
item.)
• When connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder, select
[DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM].
• When connecting to a DTS decoder, select [STREAM/
PCM].
• When connecting to other digital device, select [PCM
ONLY].
1 Press 0to open the disc tray.
2 Place a disc in the disc tray.
With the label side up
7 Press ENTER.
The TV screen returns to the opening display.
To bring up the DVD PLAYER SET UP display later
Press CHOICE for a few seconds until the DVD PLAYER SET UP
display appears.
E
IV
S
S
RE
G
O
PR
• To insert an 8-cm disc, place it in the inner recess.
To change the brightness of the display window
Press DIMMER.
You can select the display window brightness from three levels.
3 Press 3.
The unit starts playback from the beginning.
If a menu is shown on the TV screen
When inserting a DVD VIDEO, SVCD or Video CD disc, a menu
may be shown on the TV screen. From the menu, you can select
a desired item to be played back.
For DVD VIDEO
1 Press 5/∞/2/3to select a desired item.
2 Press ENTER.
The unit starts playback of the selected item.
For SVCD/Video CD
Press the numeric buttons to select a desired item.
The unit starts playback of the selected item.
NOTES
• Do not insert an unplayable disc (see page 2).
• When inserting a disc on the disc tray, be sure to position the
disc inside the recess. Otherwise, the disc may be damaged
when the disc tray is closed, or you may not be able to remove
the disc from the unit.
About PBC (Playback Control)
Some SVCD/Video CD discs support the PBC function.
The PBC function allows you to enjoy menu-driven operation
and high-resolution still images which have a resolution four
times greater than moving pictures.
• To play a PBC-compatible SVCD/Video CD disc without
activating the PBC function, press the numeric buttons
instead of 3to start playback.
• To activate the PBC function again,
1) press TOP MENU or MENU,
or
2) press 7to stop playback, then press 3.
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Basic operations
To stop playback completely
QUICK PLAYBACK
Press 7.
0 7 38
Hint
If you press 0during playback, the unit stops playback and
opens the disc tray.
To stop playback temporarily
4 ¢
Press 8.
To resume playback, press 3. (See the following item.)
DISPLAY
About On-screen guide icons
You may see the following icons displayed over the picture.
They have the following meanings.
: Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded from
multiple angles (see page 15).
ON SCREEN
4
7
¢
8
1
¡
: Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded with
multiple audio languages (see page 15).
3
: Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded with
multiple subtitle languages (see page 15).
To check the playback status
Resuming playback
You can see the current selection number (the title/chapter
number for DVD VIDEO or track number for SVCD/Video CD/
Audio CD), time information (the track or chapter time while
stopped, or elapsed track or chapter time during playback) and
the transport status (stop, playback, pause, etc.) on the TV
screen.
The unit can memorize the position on a disc where you interrupt
playback, and resume playback from that position later.
There are three resume modes; ON, OFF and DISC RESUME.
The mode is initially set to ON when you purchased the unit.
• You can select the mode using the preference display (see
page 23).
Press ON SCREEN.
Example: for DVD VIDEO
Current transport
status
Current chapter
number
Transfer rate
When the resume mode is “ON”
When you press 7, the unit stops playback and memorizes the
interrupted position. The TV screen shows [RESUME STOP] and
the [RESUME] indicator lights up in the display window.
The memory of the interrupted position is not cleared if you turn
off the unit.
TITLE 33 CHAP 33 TOTAL 1:25:58
8.5Mbps
Current title number
Current chapter
time
When you turn off the unit after setting the resume function,
simply press 3. The unit is turned on, and playback starts from
the interrupted position. If you turn on the unit by pressing
STANDBY/ON then press 3, playback starts from the beginning
of the disc.
Note that pressing ON SCREEN again brings up the menu bar
under the status bar, from which you can access various
functions. See page 17 for details about the menu bar.
To turn off the status bar
Press ON SCREEN repeatedly until the status bar goes off.
Note that the memory is cleared if you open the disc tray.
When the resume mode is “DISC RESUME”
When you press 7, the unit stops playback and memorizes the
interrupted position. The TV screen shows [RESUME STOP] and
the [RESUME] indicator lights up in the display window.
To change the display window contents
Press DISPLAY.
Example: for DVD VIDEO
Each time you press DISPLAY, the total time display and the
title/chapter number display appear alternately.
The memory of the interrupted position is not cleared if you open
the disc tray or turn off the unit.
Hint
The unit memorizes interrupted positions for the last 30 discs
played. Storing a new interrupted position will erase the
interrupted position stored for the first disc.
Title number
Total time
Chapter number
To clear the memory
Press 7while the disc is stopped.
8
Basic operations
NOTES
To resume playback
• x1.5 Quick Playback can also be achieved by pressing ¡
once. (See next section.)
• At the x1.5 Quick Playback mode, the digital sound is output in
stereo linear PCM format. Note that the sound of a DTS-
encoded DVD VIDEO disc is not output.
When the resume mode is “ON”
While the disc you interrupted playback is
• Depending on a disc, the sound may not be in tune, or the
sound quality may alter during the x1.5 Quick Playback mode.
still on the disc tray, press 3.
The unit resumes playback from the position where playback
was interrupted. The TV screen shows [RESUME PLAY].
To play back from the beginning
Press 7before pressing 3to start playback.
To advance or reverse playback rapidly
while monitoring
When the resume mode is “DISC RESUME”
1 Press 0to insert a disc for which the unit has
stored an interrupted position.
During playback, press ¡or 1on the
The TV screen shows [RESUME STOP].
remote control unit.
2 Press 3.
You can select from 1.5 times, 5 times, 20 times and 60 times
normal speed. Pressing 3returns the unit to normal
playback.
The TV screen shows [RESUME PLAY] and the unit resumes
playback from the position where playback was interrupted.
During playback, hold down ¢or 4.
Playback is advanced or reversed at 5 times normal speed.
To play back from the beginning
After inserting the disc, press 7before pressing 3to start
playback.
NOTE
NOTES
During rapid playback, the sound will be muted except when
playing an Audio CD, and when playing a DVD VIDEO or Video
CD at 1.5 times normal speed.
• If you change the [RESUME] setting from [DISC RESUME] to
[OFF] or [ON], you cannot resume playback of a disc whose
“resuming” position is stored. However, when you again set
[RESUME] to [DISC RESUME], you will then be able to resume
playback of the disc.
• If you interrupt the playback of a disc for which an interrupted
position has already been stored, the memory will be updated
with the new interrupted position.
To advance a still picture frame by frame
• For a double-sided DVD VIDEO disc, the unit regards each side
as a different disc. Therefore, to resume playback of such a
disc, the disc must be inserted with the same side down.
• When the unit memorizes an interrupted point for a disc, it also
memorizes Audio, Subtitle and Angle settings.
While paused, press 8.
Each time you press 8, the still picture advances to the next
frame.
• The unit may not resume playback exactly from the intterupted
point. In the case of an SVCD/Video CD disc with PBC function,
the unit may resume playback from a point slightly earlier or
later than the point where playback was interrupted.
Pressing 3returns to normal playback.
To play back in slow motion
Various speed playback
You can select from 1/32 times, 1/16 times, 1/4 times and 1/2
times normal speed.
x1.5 Quick Playback with sound
During playback, press 8, then press ¡(to
play forward slow motion), or 1(to play
reverse slow motion, for DVD VIDEO disc
only).
During playback, press QUICK PLAYBACK on
the unit.
The lamp on the QUICK PLAYBACK button turns on, and the
disc is played back at about 1.5 times normal speed.
The sound is not muted, and the subtitle does not go off.
Pressing 3returns to normal playback.
NOTES
• During slow motion playback, the sound will be muted.
• Reverse slow motion playback is not possible for an SVCD and
Video CD.
To return to the normal playback
Press QUICK PLAYBACK again.
The lamp on the button goes off.
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Basic operations
Locating the beginning of a scene or
song
4 ¢
For DVD VIDEO: During playback, you can skip a chapter or title,
depending on the disc configuration.
For SVCD/Video CD: During playback without PBC function, you
can skip a track.
For Audio CD: During playback or while in stop mode, you can
skip a track.
Numeric buttons
To skip forward, press ¢.
To skip backward, press 4.
4
¢
Using the numeric buttons
For DVD VIDEO/Audio CD: During playback or while in stop
mode
For SVCD/Video CD: During playback without PBC function or
while in stop mode
Press the numeric buttons to specify the
number.
To select 5: press 5.
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.
To replay the previous scenes (One touch
replay function)
The unit starts playback from the beginning of the selection.
NOTES
During DVD VIDEO playback, press
.
• Depending on the disc type and the unit status, what is
specified differs:
The playback position moves back 10 seconds before the
current position.
Unit status
Disc type
What is specified
NOTES
• This function works only within the same title, though it works
between chapters.
While stopped
DVD VIDEO
title
• This function may not work with some DVD VIDEO discs.
SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD track
During playback DVD VIDEO chapter
SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD track
• During DVD VIDEO playback, if a menu is shown on the TV
screen, the numeric buttons may be used for selecting an item
in the menu.
About screen saver function
A television monitor may have an image burned into it if a static
image is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the unit
automatically activates the screen saver function if a static
picture, such as an on-screen display or menu, is displayed for
over 5 minutes.
When the screen saver function is activated, the TV screen
gets darker.
Pressing any buttons will release the screen saver function.
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Advanced operations
Locating a desired scene from the menu of
a SVCD/Video CD with PBC
Numeric buttons
Some SVCD/Video CD discs support the PBC function. PBC is
an abbreviation of “Playback Control.” Some SVCD/Video CD
discs recorded with PBC have their own menus, such as a list of
the songs of the disc. You can locate a specific scene by using
the PBC menu.
RETURN
TOPMENU
5/∞/2/3
TITLE/GROUP
MENU
ENTER
4
¢
1 In stop mode, press 3or TOP MENU.
3
A disc menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Press the numeric buttons to select the
desired item.
To select 5: press 5.
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.
The unit starts playback of the selected item.
To return to the menu, press RETURN.
Hint
Playing from a specific position
If something like [NEXT] or [PREVIOUS] appears on the TV
screen, pressing ¢advances to the next page, and pressing
4returns to the previous page.
Locating a desired scene from the DVD
menu
Specifying a desired title
DVD VIDEO discs generally have their own menus which show
the disc contents. These menus contain various items such as
titles of movies, names of songs, or artist information, and display
them on the TV screen. You can locate a desired scene using the
DVD menu.
1 During playback, press TITLE/GROUP.
[--] is shown in the title display area of the display window.
2 Press the numeric buttons to specify a title to
1 While a DVD VIDEO disc is inserted, press
TOP MENU or MENU.
be played.
To select 5: press 5.
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.
The menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Press 5/∞/2/3to select a desired item, then
press ENTER.
The unit starts playback from the specified title.
The unit starts playback of the selected item.
NOTE
Hints
This function may not work with some DVD VIDEO discs.
• Some DVD VIDEO discs may also have a different menu which
appears when MENU is pressed.
• See the instructions of each DVD VIDEO disc for its particular
menu.
• With some discs, you can select items by entering the
corresponding number using the numeric buttons, which may
cause the unit to automatically start playback.
NOTE
The MENU button does not work while stopped.
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Advanced operations
3 Press the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter
the desired time.
The specified time is displayed in the pull-down menu.
Numeric buttons
Example (for DVD VIDEO)
To play back from 2(H):34(M):00(S)
Press 2, 3, then 4.
CANCEL
TIME 2:34:__
Example (for SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD)
To play back from 23(M):40(S)
Press 2, 3, then 4.
5/∞/2/3
ON SCREEN
ENTER
7
3
TIME
23:4_
You do not have to press “0” to enter the trailing zeros (for the
last two digits in the example above).
To correct a mistake
Press 2repeatedly to move back to the digit where you
entered a wrong number, and reenter the correct one.
4 Press ENTER.
Locating a desired position in the current
title or track (Time search)
The unit starts playback from the specified time.
To dismiss the menu bar
Press ON SCREEN.
You can play a disc from the desired position by specifying the
time from the beginning of the current title (for DVD VIDEO) or
the disc (for SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD).
Hint
“10” and “+10” buttons are not used with this function.
NOTES
For DVD VIDEO/Audio CD: During playback or while in stop
• Some DVD VIDEO discs do not contain time information, and
the time search function cannot be used.
• The time search function cannot be used during program
playback.
mode
For SVCD/Video CD: In any condition except SVCD/Video CD
playback with PBC
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.
The menu bar appears on the TV screen.
Changing the playback order
2 Press 2/3to move
to
, then press
ENTER.
The pull-down menu for entering time appears.
To play back in a specific order (Program
play)
Screen example for DVD VIDEO
TITLE 33 CHAP 33 TOTAL 1:25:58
8.5Mbps
OFF
CHAP.
1/3
1/5
1/3
TIME _:__:__
By programming tracks, you can play up to 99 tracks in any order.
You may program the same track more than once.
Screen example for Audio CD
1 In stop mode, press ON SCREEN twice.
TRACK 33 TIME
25:58
The menu bar appears on the TV screen.
OFF
PROG. RND.
TIME __:__
PROG.
2 Press 2/3to move
to
.
Screen example for Audio CD
TRACK 33 TIME 25:58
OFF
PROG. RND.
3 Press ENTER.
The program table appears.
The PROG indicator lights up in the display window.
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Advanced operations
4 Press the numeric buttons to specify tracks
To play back in random order (Random play)
in the desired order.
To select 5: press 5.
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.
1 In stop mode, press ON SCREEN twice.
The total program time
The menu bar appears on the TV screen.
RND.
2 Press 2/3to move
to
.
Total Program Time
00:25:12
PROGRAM
Screen example for Audio CD
No.
TrackDisc
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2
3
7
4
3
5
6
1
5
4
2
3
4
6
TRACK 33 TIME 25:58
OFF
PROG. RND.
3 Press ENTER.
The unit starts random playback.
With an SVCD/Video CD disc, the menu bar is automatically
dismissed.
10
USE NUMERIC KEYS TO PROGRAM TRACKS.
CANCEL DELETES THE LAST STEP. 7DELETES ALL.
During random playback, the RND indicator lights up in the
display window.
After playing all tracks of the disc, the unit stops the disc and
exits the random playback mode.
Selected track number
To correct the program
To stop and quit random playback
Press 7. The unit stops playback and exits the random playback
mode.
Press 5/∞to move
to the track to be corrected, then
press CANCEL. The track is erased and the subsequent
programmed tracks move up.
Pressing 7clears all the programmed tracks.
5 Press 3to start program playback.
With an Audio CD disc, the program table remains on the TV
screen during program playback. (Pressing ON SCREEN
brings up the status bar.)
When all of the programmed tracks have finished playback,
the unit stops and the program table appears again.
Note that the program remains.
• During program playback, you cannot edit the program
contents.
To check the program contents
During playback, press 7. Playback stops and the program table
is shown.
When the unit is playing back an Audio CD and the program table
is not shown, you can bring up the table by carrying out steps 1 to
3.
During SVCD/Video CD playback, you can check the program
contents via the menu bar.
To stop program playback
Press 7.
To clear the program
While stopped and the program table is shown, press 7.
To exit the program mode
After clearing the program, press ON SCREEN.
NOTE
When the disc tray is opened or the unit is turned off, the program
is cleared.
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Advanced operations
To repeat a desired part (A-B repeat
playback)
First make sure:
• The unit is in playback mode except SVCD/Video CD playback
with PBC.
5/∞/2/3
ON SCREEN
ENTER
7
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.
3
The menu bar appears on the TV screen.
REPEAT
AUDIO
ANGLE
2 Press 2/3to move
to
, then press
SUBTITLE
ENTER.
The pull-down menu for repeat mode selection appears.
3 Press 5/∞to select [A-B].
4 Press ENTER at the beginning of the part you
want to repeat (point A).
The pull down menu disappears.
Repeat playback
A-
The repeat icon shows
.
5 Press ENTER at the end of the part you want
To repeat the current selection or all tracks
to repeat (point B).
A-B
The repeat icon shows
.
The unit locates “A” and starts repeat playback between “A”
and “B.”
For DVD VIDEO: During playback
For SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD: In any condition except SVCD/
Video CD playback with PBC
The [
] indicator lights in the display window.
To quit A-B repeat playback
Press REPEAT.
If you press REPEAT in stop mode, press 3to start
playback.
A-B
Press 2/3to move
to
, and press ENTER. The A-
B repeat mode turns off, then normal playback continues.
Each time you press REPEAT, the repeat mode cycles
among All repeat, Repeat 1 and off.
The indication on the display window shows the selected
repeat mode.
NOTE
The A and B points must be set in the same title/track.
: Repeats the current title for DVD VIDEO or all tracks
for SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD.
1: Repeats the current chapter for DVD VIDEO or the
current track for SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD.
No indication: The repeat mode is off.
A window which indicates the current repeat mode will be
displayed on the TV screen. The mode indication on the window
is same as the one on the menu bar.
(Repeat mode example on the TV screen)
CHAP
To stop repeat playback
Press 7.
When a DVD VIDEO disc is set, the unit stops playback and quits
the repeat mode.
When an SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD disc is set, the unit stops
playback but does not quit the repeat mode.
To quit repeat playback
Press REPEAT until the repeat mode indicator goes off in the
display window.
Hint
When the program playback mode is active with an SVCD, Video
CD or Audio CD, the repeat mode changes in the same manner.
Note, however, that in the “
” mode the unit repeats all the
programmed tracks instead of all tracks on the disc.
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Advanced operations
2 Press 5/∞or AUDIO to select the desired
audio.
Changing the language, sound and
scene angle
Each time you press 5/∞or AUDIO, the audio changes.
For DVD VIDEO (example)
1/3 ENGLISH
2/3 FRENCH
3/3 SPANISH
L- 2 R-2
To select the subtitle language (SUBTITLE)
For SVCD
ST1
ST2
L- 1
L
R-1
Some DVD VIDEO and SVCD discs contain more than one
subtitle language. You can choose a desired one from them.
For Video CD
ST (Stereo)
R
Hint
At the beginning of the part where the subtitles are recorded,
appears on the TV screen (except when the [ON SCREEN
GUIDE] preference is set to [OFF]).
3 Press ENTER.
You can hear the selected audio.
The audio selection window is dismissed.
1 During playback, press SUBTITLE.
NOTES
The subtitle selection window appears on the TV screen.
• The audio selection window will automatically disappear if you
do not change the audio for several seconds.
1/3
• For DVD VIDEO, the selected language may be abbreviated on
the TV screen. See “Appendix B: Table of languages and their
abbreviations” on page 31.
ENGLISH
2 Press 5/∞or SUBTITLE to select the subtitle.
Each time you press 5/∞or SUBTITLE, the subtitle
To select a scene angle of DVD VIDEO
(ANGLE)
language changes.
3 Press ENTER.
Subtitles are displayed in the selected language.
The subtitle selection window is dismissed.
NOTES
You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD VIDEO disc
contains “multi-angle” parts, where multiple cameras were used
to shoot the same scene from different angles.
• An SVCD disc can have up to four subtitles. Pressing 5/∞
cycles through those channels regardless of whether the
subtitles are recorded or not.
• The Subtitle selection window will automatically disappear if
you do not change the subtitle for several seconds.
• For DVD VIDEO, the selected language may be abbreviated on
the TV screen. See “Appendix B: Table of languages and their
abbreviations” on page 31.
Hint
At the beginning of a “multi-angle” part,
appears on the TV
screen (except when the [ON SCREEN GUIDE] preference is set
to [OFF]).
1 During playback, press ANGLE.
The angle selection window appears on the TV screen.
To change the audio language or sound
(AUDIO)
1/3
1
2 Press 5/∞or ANGLE to select the desired
angle.
The audio selection setting allows you to change the audio
language of a movie, or to listen to karaoke with or without the
vocal.
Each time you press 5/∞or ANGLE, the angle changes.
3 Press ENTER.
Hint
You can see the picture from the selected angle.
The angle selection window is dismissed.
At the beginning of the part where multiple audio tracks are
recorded,
appears on the TV screen (except when the [ON
SCREEN GUIDE] preference is set to [OFF]).
NOTE
The angle selection window will automatically disappear if you do
not change the angle for several seconds.
1 During playback, press AUDIO.
The audio selection window appears on the TV screen.
1/3
ENGLISH
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Advanced operations
2 Press 2/3to select the desired preset.
Each time you press the button, the VFP mode changes as
follows.
Set the video type most suitable to the current program or the
room conditions.
NORMAL
CINEMA
USER 1
USER 2
5/∞/2/3
ON SCREEN
VFP
ENTER
Selected preset
3D PHONIC
ZOOM
USER 1
GAMMA
+
+
4
4
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
+13
SATURATION +13
TINT
+13
SHARPNESS
Y DELAY
+
+
3
2
Special picture/sound effect
Parameter
To zoom in pictures
[NORMAL]: for watching TV in a general room.
[CINEMA]: for watching a movie software in a room with
suppressed light.
[USER 1] [USER 2]: you can adjust parameters that affect
the picture character and store the settings as a user
preset. See the next step.
1 During playback or while paused, press
ZOOM.
3 To define a user setting, press 5/∞to select a
Pressing ZOOM causes the unit to zoom in on the image.
At the top left of the screen, the information for the current
magnification appears for about 5 seconds.
Each time you press ZOOM, the magnification is doubled (up
to 64 times).
parameter to be edited from the following.
• GAMMA
Adjust this if the neutral color is bright or dark. The
brightness of dark and bright portion is maintained.
Available range: –4 (darkest) to +4 (brightest)
• BRIGHTNESS
ZOOM x 4
Adjust this if the picture is bright or dark on the whole.
Available range: –16 (darkest) to +16 (brightest)
• CONTRAST
Adjust this if the far and near position is unnatural.
Available range: –16 to +16
• SATURATION
Adjust this if the picture is whitish or blackish.
Available range: –16 (blackest) to +16 (whitest)
• TINT
When a picture of a DVD VIDEO disc is viewed on a normal
TV screen (4:3, Letter Box), black bars may appear at the top
and bottom of the screen. In this case, if you select the
“ZOOM × 1.8” mode, the black bars become almost invisible.
When a 1:2.35 or 1:1.85 DVD VIDEO source is played back,
however, the black bars are visible on the screen.
Adjust this if the appearance of flesh tone is unnatural.
Available range: –16 to +16
• SHARPNESS
Adjust this if the picture is indistinct.
2 Press 5/∞/2/3to move the zoomed position.
To return to the normal playback
Press ENTER.
Available range: 0 to +3
• Y DELAY
Adjust this if the picture looks separately/overlapped.
Available range: –2 to +2
NOTE
While zoomed, the picture may look coarse.
4 Press ENTER.
A window for setting parameters appears.
To adjust the picture character (VFP)
SATURATION
+ 4
Selected parameter
The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function allows you to adjust the
picture character according to the type of programming, picture
tone or personal preferences.
5 Press 5/∞to adjust the level of the
parameter.
1 During playback, press VFP.
The higher value enhances the effect.
The VFP mode selection window appears on the TV screen.
6 Press ENTER.
Repeat steps 3 to 6 if you want to set other parameters.
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Advanced operations
To dismiss the VFP mode selection window
Press VFP.
Menu bar functions
NOTES
• The window for VFP mode selection and parameter setting
disappear if no operation is made for about 10 seconds.
• While zoomed, the VFP function cannot be used.
To bring up the menu bar
1 When a disc is inserted, press ON SCREEN.
A status bar for the type of disc inserted will appear on the TV
screen.
To simulate surround sound (3D PHONIC)
See page 8 for details about the status bar.
2 Press ON SCREEN again.
A menu bar for the type of disc inserted will appear under the
status bar.
Using the 3D PHONIC function, you can get a simulated
surround effect from your stereo system.
(for DVD VIDEO)
1 During playback, press 3D PHONIC.
TITLE 33 CHAP 33 TOTAL 1:25:58
8.5Mbps
The 3D PHONIC window appears on the TV screen.
OFF
CHAP.
1/3
1/5
1/3
2 Press 2/3to select the desired mode.
(for SVCD)
Each time you press the button, the 3D PHONIC mode
changes as follows:
TRACK 33 TIME
25:58
OFF
PROG. RND.
PROG. RND.
PROG. RND.
ST1
-/4
ACTION
DRAMA
THEATER
NONE
(for Video CD)
TRACK 33 TIME
25:58
ACTION
4
OFF
ST
(for Audio CD)
Selected effect mode
TRACK 33 TIME 25:58
• ACTION
OFF
Suitable for action movies and sports programs in which the
sound source moves.
• DRAMA
Natural and warm sound. You can enjoy movies in a relaxed
mood.
• THEATER
To dismiss the menu bar and status bar
Press ON SCREEN.
You can enjoy sound effects like in a theater.
3 Press 5/∞to adjust the effect level.
Basic operation procedure
You can set the effect level from [1] to [5].
The higher value enhances the effect.
1 Press 2/3to select the icon you want to
work with.
To dismiss the 3D PHONIC window
The selected icon is pointed by
.
Press 3D PHONIC.
2 Press ENTER.
With many icons, an appropriate pull-down window appears,
however, there are some exceptions.
NOTES
• The 3D PHONIC window disappears if no operation is made for
about 10 seconds.
NOTES
• The 3D PHONIC function works correctly only when playing
back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with Dolby Digital.
• When playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with Dolby
Digital that does not contain the rear signal, you can change the
3D PHONIC setting, but you will not be able to achieve a correct
3D effect.
• A mark or text on the menu icon for the function or mode
currently selected is shown in green.
• Some functions are not available during playback. (You cannot
move
to the associated icon when it is not available.)
• The 3D PHONIC function does not affect the Dolby Digital
bitstream signal from the DIGITAL OUT jack.
• When the 3D PHONIC function is active, the [ANALOG DOWN
MIX] setting in the [AUDIO] setting display is not available.
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Advanced operations
Menu bar functions for DVD VIDEO
Menu bar functions for SVCD/Video CD/
Audio CD
Time mode selection
During playback, selects the time mode shown in the display
window and in the status bar.
Time mode selection
Selects the time mode shown in the display window and in the
status bar.
Press ENTER to select the time mode from the following.
• TOTAL: Current title elapsed time
• T.REM: Current title remaining time
• TIME: Current chapter elapsed time
• REM: Current chapter remaining time
Press ENTER to select the time mode from the following.
• TIME: Current track elepsed time
• REM: Current track remaining time (while in stop mode,
current track total time)
• TOTAL: Disc elapsed time
• T.REM: Disc remaining time (while in stop mode, disc total time)
Repeat mode (See also page 14)
Selects the repeat mode during playback.
Repeat mode (See also page 14)
Selects the repeat mode.
1. Open the pull-down window.
2. Press 5/∞to select the repeat mode from the following.
• CHAPTER: Current chapter repeat
1. Open the pull-down window.
2. Press 5/∞to select the repeat mode from the following.
• TRACK: Current track repeat
• TITLE:
• A-B:
Current title repeat
A-B repeat
• OFF:
Repeat mode deactivated
• ALL:
• A-B:
• OFF:
All track repeat
A-B repeat
Repeat mode deactivated
3. Press ENTER to make the selected repeat function active.
3. Press ENTER to make the selected repeat function active.
Time search (See also page 12)
Specifies a time from the beginning of the current title as the
point from which to begin playback.
Time search (See also page 12)
Specifies a time from the beginning of the disc as the point from
which to begin playback.
CHAP.
Chapter search
During playback, specifies a desired chapter to be played back
from.
PROG.
Program playback (See also pages 12 and 13)
While stopped, specifies the playback order of tracks.
1. Open the pull-down window.
2. Press numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter a desired chapter
number. (For example, to specify “10,” press 1, then 0.)
3. Press ENTER to begin playback from the specified chapter.
RND.
Random playback (See also page 13)
While stopped, activates random playback.
Audio selection (See also page 15)
During playback, selects the audio language or sound track.
Audio selection (See also page 15)
During SVCD/Video CD playback, selects the audio channel(s).
1. Open the pull-down window.
2. Press 5/∞to select a desired audio language or sound track.
3. Press ENTER to begin playback with the selected audio.
1. Open the pull-down window.
2. Press 5/∞to select a desired audio channel(s).
3. Press ENTER to play back with the selected audio channel(s).
Subtitle selection (See also page 15)
During playback, selects the subtitle language.
Subtitle selection (See also page 15)
During SVCD playback, selects the subtitle.
1. Open the pull-down window.
2. Press 5/∞to select a desired subtitle language.
3. Press ENTER to begin playback with the selected subtitle.
1. Open the pull-down window.
2. Press 5/∞to select a desired subtitle.
3. Press ENTER to begin playback with the selected subtitle.
Angle selection (See also page 15)
During playback, selects a desired scene angle in a multi-angle
part.
1. Open the pull-down window.
2. Press 5/∞to select a scene angle.
3. Press ENTER to begin playback with the selected scene angle.
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MP3 disc playback
Basic operations
Use the following buttons to control MP3 disc playback.
ENTER: Starts playback while stopped.
3:
7:
8:
Starts playback while stopped or paused.
Stops playback.
Pauses playback.
4/¢: Skips back or forward a track during playback.
Selects the previous or next track while stopped.
2
ENTER
4
5/∞
If you press 3during playback, or press 7to stop playback
followed by 3, the unit starts playback from the beginning of the
current track.
¢
7
8
3
NOTES
• The unit does not support “packet writing (UDF format)” discs.
• The unit does not support the ID3 tag.
• The unit supports discs recorded with multiple sessions.
• Some discs may not play due to disc characteristics or
recording conditions.
• Programmed and random playback functions do not work with
MP3 discs.
• The unit only can play back tracks with the following file
extensions; “.MP3,” “.Mp3,” “.mp3” and “.mP3.”
• Time required for reading the disc contents may vary for
different discs, depending on the numbers of groups (folders)
and tracks (files) recorded, etc.
• You cannot advance or reverse playback by pressing ¡or
1, or by holding down ¢or 4during MP3 disc playback.
Operations
The unit can play back MP3 files on a personally recorded CD-R/
RW disc or commercially available CD. We refer to a disc that
contains MP3 files as an “MP3 disc” in this manual.
Selecting the desired group and track
When inserting an MP3 disc, after the disc contents are read, the
MP3 CONTROL display automatically appears on the TV screen.
You can specify the desired group/track from the display using
the following procedure.
About MP3 discs
On an MP3 disc, each song is recorded as a file (track). Files are
sometimes grouped into folders by artists, album, etc.
• Each file is regarded as a track.
• A folder which has one or more files is regarded as a group.
• A folder which does not directly contain any tracks is ignored.
• Files which do not belong to any folder are grouped into “group
1.”
• The unit recognizes up to 150 tracks per group, and up to 99
groups per disc. If there are files other than MP3 files, they also
count in the 150-file total.
1 Make sure that the black (cursor) bar is in the
left (group) column.
If it is in the right column, press 2to move it to the left
column.
2 Press 5/∞ to move the bar to a desired
group.
On the right column, tracks in the selected group are shown.
Max. 99 groups per disc
Track 1.mp3
3 Press 4/¢ to select a desired track, then
press ENTER or 3.
or
Group 1
Track 2.mp3
Track 3.mp3
Press the numeric buttons to directly specify
a desired track number.
To select 5: press 5.
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.
Group 2
Group 4
Track 4.mp3
Track 5.mp3
Track 6.mp3
The unit starts playback from the selected track.
Group 3
Max.150 tracks
per group
Notes for making your own MP3 disc using a CD-R/
CD-RW disc
• Select “ISO 9660” as the disc format.
• We recommend you record your material at a 44.1 kHz
sampling rate, using the 128 kbps data transfer rate.
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MP3 disc playback
2 Press the numeric buttons to specify a
desired group number.
To select 5: press 5.
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.
Numeric buttons
Specify the group number within several seconds after
pressing TITLE/GROUP (i.e. while the display window shows
[--]).
TITLE/GROUP
The unit starts playback from track 1 of the selected group.
5/∞
3
3 Press the numeric buttons to specify a
desired track number.
4
7
¢
3
The unit starts playback from the specified track.
You can also use 4/¢or 5/∞to specify a track, instead
of the numeric buttons.
REPEAT
Repeat playback
During playback or while stopped, press
REPEAT.
Each time you press REPEAT, the repeat mode changes as
follows.
If you press REPEAT while stopped, you need to press
ENTER or 3to start repeat playback.
Current track elapsed time
MP3 CONTROL
display
Display
window
Function
MP3 CONTROL
Group : 01 / 10
Time : 00:03:08
Track : 01 / 06 (Total 28)
spring
sumer
fall
winter
sea
mountain
camp
picnic
skiing
flower
begonia.mp3
german chamomile.mp3
kiwi fruit.mp3
orchard grass.mp3
petunia.mp3
north pole.mp3
REPEAT TRACK
REPEAT GROUP
REPEAT ALL
Repeats the current
track.
1
Repeats all tracks in
the current group.
Repeats all tracks on
the disc.
No indication
The repeat mode is off.
Track column of the
current group
Group column
Selected track
(TV screen)
Selected repeat mode
MP3 CONTROL
Group : 01 / 10
REPEAT TRACK
Track : 01 / 06 (Total 28)
begonia.mp3
german chamomile.mp3
kiwi fruit.mp3
Hint
spring
sumer
fall
You can also select a desired track by pressing 3to move the
black bar to the right (track) column then using 5/∞.
NOTES
• If an MP3 file name includes any 2-byte character, the unit
cannot show the file name correctly.
• Only MP3 files are shown on the MP3 CONTROL display.
• The order of groups/tracks shown in the MP3 CONTROL
display may differ from the order shown on your personal
computer when you set the disc on your computer.
To stop repeat playback
Press 7. Note that the repeat mode remains active.
To quit repeat playback
During playback, press REPEAT until no repeat icon is shown on
the display window.
While stopped, press REPEAT until repeat mode indication on
the MP3 CONTROL display goes off.
Direct selection
You can select a desired group directly by specifying the group
number.
1 During playback or while stopped, press
TITLE/GROUP.
[--] is shown in the group display area of the display window.
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Changing the initial settings
How to set preferences
1 Press CHOICE.
One of the preference on-screen displays appears on the TV
screen.
You can see four icons at the top right of the on-screen
display for the settings.
5/∞/2/3
ENTER
: LANGUAGE menu
: PICTURE menu
: AUDIO menu
CHOICE
: OTHERS menu
2 Press 2/3to select the appropriate icon.
The appropriate display appears on the TV screen.
3 Press 5/∞to move
to select the item you
Selecting preferences
want to edit.
This section refers to the settings which are already made when
you purchase the unit. Read this section when you want to
connect this unit to a wide-vision TV set, or when you want to
otherwise change the settings according to your preferences and
viewing environment.
The color of the selected item changes.
4 Press ENTER.
A pull-down menu appears over the selected item.
About the Preference display
The Preference display consists of the LANGUAGE, PICTURE,
AUDIO and OTHERS setting displays, each having setting items.
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
CHINESE
SPANISH
LANGUAGE
SELECT
ENTER
USE 5∞TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.
MENU LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
Selected item
SELECT
ENTER
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.
5 Press 5/∞to select from the options then
press ENTER.
The selected option is set.
PICTURE
• For details about each setting, see the following.
PICTURE
MONITOR TYPE
4:3 LB
AUTO
ON
PICTURE SOURCE
SCREEN SAVER
To dismiss a preference display
Press CHOICE.
NOTES
SELECT
ENTER
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.
• While an MP3 disc is inserted, you cannot bring up any
preference display.
• When a preference display is shown on a wide TV screen, the
upper and lower parts of the preference display sometimes may
be cut off. If this happens, adjust the picture size control of the
TV.
AUDIO
AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
ANALOG DOWN MIX
STREAM/PCM
STEREO
D RANGE CONTROL
OUTPUT LEVEL
NORMAL
STANDARD
SELECT
ENTER
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.
OTHERS
OTHERS
RESUME
ON
ON SCREEN GUIDE
AUTO STANDBY
ON
OFF
DVD1
AV COMPULINK MODE
PARENTAL LOCK
SELECT
ENTER
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.
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Changing the initial settings
LANGUAGE menu
MENU LANGUAGE
You can select the default menu language to be displayed if it is
contained on a DVD VIDEO disc.
Setting options
ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN,
JAPANESE, language code from AA to ZU
• If the disc does not have a menu in the selected language, the
[16:9 AUTO] (Wide television screen): select when you
connect the unit to a wide-screen (16:9) TV.
[4:3 LB] (Letter Box conversion): select when you connect the
unit to a normal (4:3) TV.
disc’s default language will be used.
• For details about language codes, see “Appendix B: Table of
languages and their abbreviations” on page 31.
• You cannot change the setting during playback.
When playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded in wide
picture format, the picture is shown with black bars at the top
and bottom.
AUDIO LANGUAGE
You can select the default audio language to be played if it is
contained on a DVD VIDEO disc.
Setting options
ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN,
JAPANESE, language code from AA to ZU
• If the disc does not have the selected language, the disc’s
default language will be used.
• For details about language codes, see “Appendix B: Table of
languages and their abbreviations” on page 31.
• You cannot change the setting during playback.
[4:3 PS] (Pan Scan conversion): select when you connect the
unit to a normal (4:3) TV.
When playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded in wide
picture format, the picture is zoomed to fill the screen
vertically, and the left and right sides of the image are
chopped off.
Note, however, that the picture will be shown in the 4:3 LB
mode even if you select the 4:3 PS mode depending on the
disc.
SUBTITLE
You can select the default subtitle language to be displayed if it is
contained on a DVD VIDEO disc.
Setting options
OFF, ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN,
ITALIAN, JAPANESE, language code from AA to ZU
• If the disc does not have a subtitle in the selected language, the
disc’s default language will be used.
• For details about language codes, see “Appendix B: Table of
languages and their abbreviations” on page 31.
• You cannot change the setting during playback.
[16:9 MULTI NORMAL] [16:9 MULTI AUTO]
[4:3 MULTI LB] [4:3 MULTI PS]: These “MULTI” options should
be selected when you connect the unit to a TV that supports
both the PAL and NTSC systems. If you select one of these
options, the unit outputs a PAL or NTSC video signal
according to the disc, regardless of the VIDEO SIGNAL
SELECTOR setting.
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
You can select the on-screen display language of the unit.
Setting options
ENGLISH, CHINESE, SPANISH
• Some on-screen messages are shown in English regardless of
the setting.
PICTURE SOURCE
• You cannot change the on-screen language shown on the MP3
display.
This mode selects whether the content on the disc is processed
by field (video source) or by frame (film source). You can obtain
optimal picture quality according to the source type to be played
back by selecting an appropriate option.
PICTURE menu
Setting options
MONITOR TYPE
You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play
back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen televisions.
AUTO, FILM, VIDEO(NORMAL), VIDEO(ACTIVE)
[AUTO]: select when playing back a disc containing both video
and film source materials.
The unit recognizes the picture type (film or video source) of
the current disc according to the disc information. Normally,
select this option.
Setting options
16:9 NORMAL, 16:9 AUTO, 4:3 LB, 4:3 PS, 16:9 MULTI
NORMAL, 16:9 MULTI AUTO, 4:3 MULTI LB, 4:3 MULTI PS
[16:9 NORMAL] (Wide television screen): select when you
connect the unit to a wide-screen (16:9) TV whose aspect
ratio is fixed to 16:9 (the unit automatically adjusts the screen
width of the output signal correctly when playing back a 4:3
source).
[FILM]: select when playing back a film source disc.
[VIDEO(NORMAL)]: select when playing back a video source
disc with relatively a few movements.
[VIDEO(ACTIVE)]: select when playing back a video source disc
with relatively a lot of movements.
If you play a 4:3 DVD VIDEO source using the [16:9
NORMAL] mode, the picture character changes slightly due
to the process for converting the picture width.
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Changing the initial settings
Setting options
SCREEN SAVER
You can set the screen saver function to ON or OFF. (See page
WIDE RANGE, NORMAL, TV MODE
[WIDE RANGE]: when selected, audio is played back with the
widest dynamic range so that you can enjoy powerful
playback sound.
10.)
Setting options
[NORMAL]: normally, select this option.
[TV MODE]: select if DVD VIDEO disc sound level is lower than
TV program sound level. Thus you can hear sound at a lower
volume clearly.
ON, OFF
AUDIO menu
OUTPUT LEVEL
This setting allows you to attenuate the level of the signal output
from the unit’s analog AUDIO OUT terminals.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
To connect the unit’s digital output to an external device equipped
with a digital input, this item must be set correctly.
See “Appendix C: Digital output signal chart” on page 31 for
details about the relation between the setting and output signals.
Setting options
STANDARD, LOW
• If the sound output from the speaker is distorted, select [LOW].
Setting options
PCM ONLY, DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM, STREAM/PCM
[PCM ONLY]: select when you connect the DIGITAL OUT jack of
the unit to the linear PCM digital input of other audio
equipment.
OTHERS menu
[DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM]: select when you connect the digital
input of a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
RESUME
You can select the resume playback mode.
See pages 8 and 9 for details about the resume playback
function.
When this option is selected, playing back a disc recorded by
the MPEG Multichannel format outputs a linear PCM digital
signal.
Setting options
[STREAM/PCM]: select when you connect the digital input of an
amplifier with a built-in DTS, MPEG Multichannel or Dolby
Digital decoder, or the stand-alone unit of such a decoder.
• With some DVD VIDEO discs that are not fully copy-protected,
a 20 or 24 bit digital signal may be output.
• A signal recorded with the 96 kHz or higher sampling frequency
is output from the DIGITAL OUT jack with the 48 kHz sampling
frequency.
• The unit does not provide the DTS decoding function.
• When playing a DVD VIDEO or Audio CD disc with DTS, use a
DTS decoder to get correct signals from your speakers.
• DTS-encoded signal is output only from the unit’s DIGITAL OUT
jacks.
• If the unit is not connected to audio equipment with a DTS
decoder, DTS-encoded signal output from the DIGITAL OUT
jacks is distorted.
ON, OFF, DISC RESUME
[ON]: when selected, the unit can resume playback of the disc
from the position where playback was last interrupted, if the
disc is still in the disc tray.
[OFF]: when selected, the resume function is deactivated.
[DISC RESUME]: when selected, the unit can resume playback
of the last 30 discs played. The unit retains a memory of the
interrupted positions of the last 30 discs played, even though
they have been removed from the disc tray.
ON SCREEN GUIDE
The unit can display “on-screen guide” icons or characters on the
picture, which show what is happening to the disc or the unit.
Example of “on-screen guide” icons:
,
,
Setting options
ANALOG DOWN MIX
ON, OFF
To correctly play the audio on a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with
surround multichannel audio, you must set this item properly
according to your audio system configuration.
(This function does not work when the 3D PHONIC function is
activated.)
[ON]: when selected, the on-screen guide is activated.
AUTO STANDBY
When the unit is stopped for more than 30 minutes or 60 minutes,
the unit enters standby mode automatically.
Setting options
Setting options
DOLBY SURROUND, STEREO
[DOLBY SURROUND]: select when listening to multichannel
surround audio with the unit’s analog AUDIO OUT terminals
connected to a surround decoder.
[STEREO]: select when listening to conventional two-channel
stereo audio with the unit’s AUDIO OUT terminals connected
to a stereo amplifier/receiver or television set, or in case you
want to record the audio from a DVD VIDEO disc to MiniDisc,
cassette, etc.
60, 30, OFF
AV COMPULINK MODE
You must set this item correctly to use the AV COMPULINK
system.
Setting options
DVD1, DVD2, DVD3
• See page 28 for details about the AV COMPULINK function.
D. RANGE CONTROL
This setting provides optimal audio quality from the analog
AUDIO OUT terminals for listening to DVD VIDEO discs recorded
in Dolby Digital format, at low or middle volume.
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Changing the initial settings
3 While
is pointing to [COUNTRY CODE],
press ENTER to bring up the pull-down
menu.
PARENTAL LOCK
When this option is selected, pressing ENTER on the remote
control unit brings up the PARENTAL LOCK display shown below.
This allows you to restrict children from playing DVD VIDEO
discs.
4 Press 5/∞to select the country code.
Select the code of the country whose standards were used to
rate the DVD VIDEO disc content.
PARENTAL LOCK
See “Appendix A: Country/Area code list for Parental Lock”
on page 30.
COUNTRY CODE
SET LEVEL
PASSWORD
EXIT
MY
NONE
_ _ _ _
PARENTAL LOCK
COUNTRY CODE
SET LEVEL
PASSWORD
EXIT
MY
MY
MZ
NA
NC
NE
NF
NG
SELECT
ENTER
USE 5∞TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.
NONE
_ _ _ _
• See this page for details about the parental lock setting.
SELECT
USE 5∞TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.
ENTER
5 Press ENTER.
Numeric buttons
moves to [SET LEVEL].
6 Press ENTER to bring up the pull-down
menu.
In the pull-down menu, [NONE] and levels [8] to [1] are
available.
[NONE] does not restrict playback. Level [1] is the strictest
level. Discs rated higher than the selected level are restricted.
5/∞
ENTER
PARENTAL LOCK
COUNTRY CODE
SET LEVEL
PASSWORD
EXIT
MY
NONE
8
7
6
5
4
3
NONE
_ _ _ _
SELECT
ENTER
USE 5∞TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.
7 Press 5/∞to select a desired parental lock
level, then press ENTER.
Limiting playback by children
moves to [PASSWORD].
This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which
contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by
the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes
supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not
want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other
scenes.
8 Press the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter a
4-digit password.
PARENTAL LOCK
COUNTRY CODE
SET LEVEL
PASSWORD
EXIT
MY
NONE
1234
To set Parental Lock for the first time
...
SELECT
NEW PASSWORD? PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEY
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.
ENTER
1 Bring up the OTHERS menu.
2 Press 5/∞to move
to select [PARENTAL
9 Press ENTER.
LOCK] then press ENTER.
The parental lock feature is set.
The Parental Lock on-screen display appears on the TV
screen.
moves to [EXIT]. Pressing ENTER again returns to the
[OTHERS] menu of the preference display.
Hint
PARENTAL LOCK
If you want to change the password at step 8, do it before
pressing ENTER.
COUNTRY CODE
SET LEVEL
PASSWORD
EXIT
MY
NONE
_ _ _ _
SELECT
ENTER
USE 5∞TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.
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Changing the initial settings
To change the settings
To temporarily release the Parental Lock
You can change the parental lock settings later.
If the parental level is set to a strict value, some discs may not
play at all.
When you insert such a disc and try to play it, the following
parental lock on-screen display appears on the TV screen, asking
you whether you want the parental lock to be temporarily
released or not.
1 Bring up the OTHERS menu.
2 Press 5/∞to move
to select [PARENTAL
LOCK] and press ENTER.
The parental lock on-screen display appears on the TV
screen.
1 Press 5/∞to move
to [TEMPORARY
RELEASE], then press ENTER.
3 While
is pointing to [PASSWORD], press
the numeric buttons to enter your current 4-
digit password then press ENTER.
PARENTAL LOCK
TEMPORARY RELEASE
NOT RELEASE
moves to [COUNTRY CODE] if you enter the correct
password.
PASSWORD
_ _ _ _
If you enter a wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears
on the TV screen, and you cannot go to the next step.
If you forget your password, enter “8888.” The current
password is deleted and you can set a new password.
SELECT
ENTER
USE 5∞TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM
4 To change the [COUNTRY CODE] or [SET
2 Press the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter
LEVEL], press ENTER to bring up the
your 4-digit password.
associated pull-down menu when
pointing to the desired item.
is
The Parental Lock is released, and the unit starts playback.
If you enter a wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears
on the TV screen. Enter the correct password.
5 Press 5/∞to select the desired option then
press ENTER.
NOTE
If you change the country code, you must reselect the
parental lock level.
When you enter the wrong password 3 times at step 2 above,
moves to [NOT RELEASE] automatically and 5/∞do not work.
6 While
is pointing to [PASSWORD], press
the numeric buttons to enter a 4-digit
password.
The password entered in this step becomes the new
password. If you want to keep the same password as before,
enter the same password.
7 Press ENTER.
moves to [EXIT]. Pressing ENTER again returns to the
[OTHERS] menu of the preference display.
NOTE
If you enter the wrong password more than 3 times in step 3
above,
moves to [EXIT] automatically and 5/∞do not work.
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Additional information
Names of parts and controls
Front panel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
1 STANDBY indicator (6)
2 0button (7)
7 ¢button (9, 10)
STANDBY/ON button (6)
9 Remote sensor (5)
0 Display window (see the illustration below)
- Disc tray (7)
8
3 7button (7, 8)
4 3button (7, 9)
5 8button (8, 9)
6 4button (9, 10)
= QUICK PLAYBACK button (9)
Display window
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1 Audio format indicators
6 Chapter indicator
2 Resume/Program/Random indicators
3 Group indicator
4 Title indicator
7 Repeat mode indicator
8 3(play) / 8(pause) indicators
9 Multi-information window
5 Track indicator
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Additional information
Remote control unit
$
%
1
2
STANDBY/ON
OPEN/
CLOSE
DISPLAY
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
3
9
10
+10
TITLE/
GROUP
^
&
RETURN
CANCEL
4
5
6
*
(
ENTER
7
8
9
)
PREVIOUS
NEXT
_
+
¡
£
¢
CLEAR
SELECT
0
-
=
SLOW
-
SLOW+
3D
PHONIC REPEAT
VFP
~
!
@
ANGLE SUB TITLE AUDIO
ZOOM
DIMMER
#
1 DISPLAY button (8)
2 OPEN/CLOSE button (7)
3 Numeric buttons
4 RETURN button (11)
5 TOP MENU button (11)
6 Cursor selection (5Up, ∞Down) buttons
7 Cursor selection (2Left, 3Right) buttons
8 CHOICE button (21)
$ Infrared signal window (5)
% STANDBY/ON
button (6)
^ CANCEL button (13)
& TITLE/GROUP button (11, 20)
* MENU button (11)
( ENTER button
) ON SCREEN button (8, 12, 17)
_ ¢/NEXT button (9, 10, 19)
+ 8button (8, 19)
¡ ¡/SLOW+ button (9)
REPEAT button (14, 20)
£ VFP button (16)
¢ ZOOM button (16)
AUDIO button (15)
DIMMER button (7)
9 4/PREVIOUS button (9, 10, 19)
0 7/CLEAR button (8, 13, 19)
- 3/SELECT button (7, 9, 19)
= 1/SLOW– button (9)
~
button (10)
! 3D PHONIC button (17)
@ ANGLE button (15)
# SUBTITLE button (15)
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Additional information
• If you connect the unit to a television and VCR via AV COMPU
LINK, set the VCR’s Remote Control Code and the unit’s AV
COMPU LINK setting as follows.
- When connecting to the VIDEO-1 input terminal of the
television:
The unit’s AV COMPU LINK setting: DVD2
VCR’s Remote Control Code: B
- When connecting to the VIDEO-2 input terminal of the
television:
AV COMPU LINK remote control
system
The JVC AV COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video or
audio with the simplest operation. If your video/audio player (such
as a DVD player, CD player and VCR) and television or/and
amplifier/receiver support the JVC AV COMPU LINK system and
are tied with the JVC AV COMPU LINK cable(s), simply starting
the player will automatically make all necessary settings on the
television and/or amplifier/receiver to allow you to enjoy the
playback.
The unit’s AV COMPU LINK setting: DVD3
VCR’s Remote Control Code: A
To AV COMPU LINK
(ll, EX or lll)
TV
To AV COMPU
LINK
Receiver
Connection and setup
Using an AV COMPU LINK cable, connect the AV COMPU LINK
terminals of each component to one another.
The unit
• The unit’s AV COMPU LINK setting is controlled using the
OTHERS menu in the preference display. See page 23.
• For information on the connection between a TV and a receiver,
refer to the receiver’s instructions.
• If you connect the unit to a television and receiver via AV
COMPU LINK, set the unit’s AV COMPU LINK setting to DVD1.
To AV COMPU LINK (ll, EX or lll)
IMPORTANT!
When you make video connection between the unit and another
device (such as a receiver and TV) via the composite, S-video or
component jacks, as well as AV COMPU LINK connection, see
also the instruction manual of the other device.
TV
The unit
Notes for connection
• If you connect the unit to a receiver via AV COMPU LINK in a
system including a Dolby Digital decoder, some functions may
not be performed automatically.
• Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the unit to the audio input
jacks of a receiver indicating “DVD.” Otherwise, the system will
not work correctly.
• There may be no description about connections to the unit in
the instruction manual of a television or VCR. However, a
television or VCR with AV COMPU LINK terminals indicating
“II,” “EX” or “III” can be connected to the unit.
• If you connect the unit to a television via AV COMPU LINK, set
the unit’s AV COMPU LINK setting as follows.
- When connecting to the VIDEO-1 input terminal of the
television: DVD2
- When connecting to the VIDEO-2 input terminal of the
television: DVD3
To AV COMPU LINK
(ll, EX or lll)
TV
Operation
The unit
To AV COMPU LINK
The JVC COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video and/or
audio by simply pressing Play on the source component (the
component which plays back the video or audio, such as a DVD
player or VCR). You do not even have to switch on power on the
TV or receiver.
VCR
1 Turn on the main power of the television.
2 Insert a disc (or tape) into the source
component.
3 Press 3of the source component.
The following actions are performed automatically:
• Turning on the television power.
• Setting the source of the television to the external input
(VIDEO-1 or VIDEO-2).
• Turning on receiver power.
• Setting the source of the receiver to the component which has
started playback.
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Additional information
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without
prior notice.
Power
General
Power does not come on.
\ Power plug is not inserted securely. Plug in securely.
Readable discs
DVD VIDEO, DVD-R (Video format), DVD-
RW (Video format), +RW (Video format),
SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD (CD-DA), MP3
format, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, SVCD, Video CD,
MP3 format)
Operation
Video format
NTSC/PAL
“REGION CODE ERROR!” is shown on the TV screen.
\ Region code of the inserted disc does not match the unit.
Check the region code of the disc printed on the disc jacket.
Other
Power requirements
AC 110 V-240 V Ó, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Operation is not possible.
(Only for Australia models: 240 VÓ, 50Hz)
\ Microcomputer malfunction due to lightning or static electricity.
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord, then connect
the power cord again.
\ Moisture condensation caused by a sudden change of
temperature or humidity. Turn off the power, then turn it on a
few hours later.
Power consumption
Mass
10 W (POWER ON), 0.7 W (STANDBY
mode)
2.1 kg
Dimensions (W × H × D)
435 mm × 53 mm × 248.4 mm
\ The disc does not allow the operation, or an unplayable disc is
inserted. Check and replace the disc (see page 2).
Video outputs
COMPONENT (pin jacks)
[LOCK] is displayed on the display window and the disc tray
does not open.
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
PB/PR Output: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
VIDEO OUT (pin jack)
1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
S-VIDEO OUT (S jack)
\ When you press 0while pressing down 7on the unit in
standby mode, the tray lock function is activated. The disc tray
cannot be opened or closed in this status. To release this
status, press 0while pressing down 7on the unit in standby
mode.
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
C Output: 286 mVp-p (75 Ω)
Horizontal resolution
Picture
500 lines or more
Picture is noisy.
Audio outputs
\ The unit is connected to a VCR directly and the copyguard
function is activated. Connect the unit so that the picture
signal flows directly to the TV.
ANALOG OUT (pin jack)
2.0 Vrms (10 kΩ)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)
0.5 Vp-p (75 Ω termination)
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
–21 dBm to –15 dBm (peak)
Picture is distorted when using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or
S-VIDEO output jack(s).
\ Both the component connection and S-video connection are
made. Disconnect the unused one.
Audio characteristics
Frequency response
Audio
CD (sampling frequency 44.1 kHz):
2 Hz to 20 kHz
DVD (sampling frequency 48 kHz):
2 Hz to 22 kHz
(4 Hz to 20 kHz for DTS and Dolby
Digital bitstream signals)
DVD (sampling frequency 96 kHz)
2 Hz to 44 kHz
DVD VIDEO disc playback sound level is lower than TV
broadcast sound level.
\ Set the [D.RANGE CONTROL] preference to [TV MODE] (see
page 23).
Analog audio output is distorted.
\ Set the [OUTPUT LEVEL] preference to [LOW] (see page 23).
Dynamic range
Wow and flutter
16 bit: More than 98 dB
20 bit: More than 100 dB
24 bit: More than 100 dB
Unmeasurable (less than + 0.002%)
Sound is abnormal when DTS-encoded source is played
back.
\ Connect audio equipment with a built-in DTS decoder to the
Total harmonic distortion
less than 0.006%
unit.
\ Play back a source other than DTS-encoded one.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
MP3
No sound comes out.
\ MP3 disc is recorded with the “packet writing (UDF format).” It
cannot be played.
Files (tracks) are not played in the recorded order.
\ This unit plays the files in the alphabetic order. So, the
playback order can vary.
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Additional information
(for page 24)
Appendix A: Country/Area code list for Parental Lock
AD Andorra
ES Spain
LC Saint Lucia
SD Sudan
ET Ethiopia
LI Liechtenstein
SE Sweden
SG Singapore
SH Saint Helena
AE United Arab Emirates
AF Afghanistan
FI
Finland
LK Sri Lanka
LR Liberia
FJ Fiji
AG Antigua and Barbuda
FK Falkland Islands
LS Lesotho
SI
Slovenia
AI
Anguilla
FM Micronesia (Federated
States of)
LT
Lithuania
SJ Svalbard and Jan Mayen
SK Slovakia
AL Albania
LU Luxembourg
LV Latvia
AM Armenia
FO Faroe Islands
FR France
SL Sierra Leone
SM San Marino
AN Netherlands Antilles
AO Angola
LY
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
FX France, Metropolitan
GA Gabon
MA Morocco
MC Monaco
SN Senegal
AQ Antarctica
AR Argentina
AS American Samoa
AT Austria
SO Somalia
GB United Kingdom
GD Grenada
MD Moldova, Republic of
MG Madagascar
MH Marshall Islands
ML Mali
SR Suriname
ST Sao Tome and Principe
SV El Salvador
GE Georgia
AU Australia
GF French Guiana
GH Ghana
SY Syrian Arab Republic
SZ Swaziland
AW Aruba
MM Myanmar
MN Mongolia
MO Macau
AZ Azerbaijan
BA Bosnia and Herzegovina
BB Barbados
BD Bangladesh
BE Belgium
GI
Gibraltar
TC Turks and Caicos Islands
TD Chad
GL Greenland
GM Gambia
MP Northern Mariana Islands
MQ Martinique
MR Mauritania
MS Montserrat
MT Malta
TF French Southern
Territories
GN Guinea
GP Guadeloupe
GQ Equatorial Guinea
GR Greece
TG Togo
BF Burkina Faso
BG Bulgaria
TH Thailand
TJ Tajikistan
TK Tokelau
BH Bahrain
GS South Georgia and the
South Sandwich
MU Mauritius
MV Maldives
MW Malawi
BI
Burundi
TM Turkmenistan
TN Tunisia
BJ Benin
GT Guatemala
GU Guam
BM Bermuda
TO Tonga
MX Mexico
BN Brunei Darussalam
BO Bolivia
GW Guinea-Bissau
GY Guyana
TP East Timor
TR Turkey
MY Malaysia
MZ Mozambique
NA Namibia
BR Brazil
HK Hong Kong
TT Trinidad and Tobago
TV Tuvalu
BS Bahamas
BT Bhutan
HM Heard Island and
McDonald Islands
NC New Caledonia
NE Niger
TW Taiwan
BV Bouvet Island
BW Botswana
BY Belarus
HN Honduras
HR Croatia
HT Haiti
TZ Tanzania, United Republic
of
NF Norfolk Island
NG Nigeria
UA Ukraine
UG Uganda
NI
Nicaragua
BZ Belize
HU Hungary
NL Netherlands
NO Norway
CA Canada
ID
IE
IL
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
UM United States Minor
Outlying Islands
CC Cocos (Keeling) Islands
CF Central African Republic
CG Congo
NP Nepal
US United States
UY Uruguay
NR Nauru
IN
IO
India
NU Niue
CH Switzerland
British Indian Ocean
Territory
UZ Uzbekistan
NZ New Zealand
OM Oman
CI
Côte d’Ivoire
VA Vatican City State (Holy
See)
IQ
IR
IS
IT
Iraq
CK Cook Islands
CL Chile
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
VC Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines
PA Panama
Iceland
Italy
PE Peru
CM Cameroon
CN China
VE Venezuela
PF French Polynesia
PG Papua New Guinea
PH Philippines
PK Pakistan
VG Virgin Islands (British)
JM Jamaica
JO Jordan
CO Colombia
CR Costa Rica
CU Cuba
VI
Virgin Islands (U.S.)
VN Vietnam
JP Japan
VU Vanuatu
KE Kenya
PL Poland
CV Cape Verde
CX Christmas Island
CY Cyprus
WF Wallis and Futuna Islands
WS Samoa
KG Kyrgyzstan
KH Cambodia
PM Saint Pierre and Miquelon
PN Pitcairn
YE Yemen
KI
Kiribati
PR Puerto Rico
PT Portugal
CZ Czech Republic
DE Germany
DJ Djibouti
YT Mayotte
KM Comoros
YU Yugoslavia
ZA South Africa
ZM Zambia
KN Saint Kitts and Nevis
PW Palau
KP Korea, Democratic
People's Republic of
PY Paraguay
QA Qatar
DK Denmark
DM Dominica
DO Dominican Republic
DZ Algeria
KR Korea, Republic of
KW Kuwait
ZR Zaire
RE Réunion
ZW Zimbabwe
RO Romania
RU Russian Federation
RW Rwanda
KY Cayman Islands
KZ Kazakhstan
EC Ecuador
EE Estonia
LA Lao People's Democratic
Republic
SA Saudi Arabia
SB Solomon Islands
SC Seychelles
EG Egypt
EH Western Sahara
ER Eritrea
LB Lebanon
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SU Sundanese
Appendix B: Table of languages and their abbreviations
AA
AB
AF
Afar
FA
Persian
Finnish
Fiji
KM Cambodian
OM (Afan) Oromo
Abkhazian
Afrikaans
FI
KN Kannada
OR Oriya
SV
Swedish
FJ
KO Korean (KOR)
PA
PL
PS
PT
Panjabi
SW Swahili
AM Ameharic
AR Arabic
FO Faroese
FY Frisian
KS
Kashmiri
Polish
TA
Tamil
KU Kurdish
Pashto, Pushto
Portuguese
TE
Telugu
AS
AY
AZ
BA
BE
Assamese
Aymara
GA Irish
KY
LA
LN
LO
LT
Kirghiz
TG Tajik
GD Scots Gaelic
Latin
QU Quechua
TH
TI
Thai
Azerbaijani
Bashkir
GL
Galician
Lingala
RM Rhaeto-Romance
RN Kirundi
Tigrinya
Turkmen
Tagalog
Setswana
GN Guarani
GU Gujarati
HA Hausa
Laothian
Lithuanian
Latvian, Lettish
TK
TL
TN
Byelorussian
RO Rumanian
RU Russian
BG Bulgarian
BH Bihari
LV
HI
Hindi
MG Malagasy
MI Maori
RW Kinyarwanda
TO Tongan
BI
Bislama
HR Croatian
HU Hungarian
HY Armenian
SA
Sanskrit
TR
TS
TT
Turkish
Tsonga
Tatar
BN Bengali, Bangla
BO Tibetan
BR Breton
MK Macedonian
ML Malayalam
MN Mongolian
MO Moldavian
MR Marathi
SD Sindhi
SG Sangho
IA
IE
IK
IN
IS
IW
JI
Interlingua
Interlingue
Inupiak
SH Serbo-Croatian
TW Twi
CA Catalan
CO Corsican
CS Czech
SI
Singhalese
Slovak
UK Ukrainian
UR Urdu
SK
SL
Indonesian
Icelandic
Hebrew
MS Malay (MAY)
MT Maltese
Slovenian
UZ
VI
Uzbek
CY Welsh
SM Samoan
SN Shona
SO Somali
SQ Albanian
SR Serbian
Vietnamese
DA Danish
MY Burmese
NA Nauru
VO Volapuk
WO Wolof
XH Xhosa
YO Yoruba
DZ
EL
Bhutani
Greek
Yiddish
JW Javanese
NE Nepali
EO Esperanto
ET Estonian
EU Basque
KA
KK
KL
Georgian
Kazakh
NL
Dutch
NO Norwegian
OC Occitan
SS
ST
Siswati
ZU
Zulu
Greenlandic
Sesotho
(for page 23)
Appendix C: Digital output signal chart
Output
Disc type
PCM ONLY
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM
STREAM/PCM
DVD with 48/44.1 kHz, 16/20/24 bit
linear PCM
48/44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM
DVD with 96 kHz, 16/22/24 bit
linear PCM
48 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM (Down sampling)
No output
DVD with DTS
DTS bitstream
MPEG bitstream
DTS bitstream
DVD with Dolby Digital
DVD with MPEG Multichannel
SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD
Audio CD with DTS
CD-R/RW with MP3
48 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM
48 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM
44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM
No output
Dolby Digital bitstream
No output
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Appendix D: Glossary
Aspect ratio
PAL (Phase Alternation by Line)
A color television system format used extensively in Western
Europe.
A ratio which defines the shape of the rectangular picture in a TV.
It is the width of the picture relative to the height. A conventional
TV picture is 4:3 in aspect ratio.
PBC
Bitstream
PBC stands for “Playback control” and is a method of controlling
disc play for Video CDs (VCD). You are able to interact with the
disc through menus.
The digital form of multichannel audio data (e.g., 5.1-channel)
before it is decoded into its various channels.
Chapter/title
S-video
Chapter is the smallest division and title is the largest division on
DVD VIDEO. A chapter is a division of a title and similar to a track
for Video CD or Audio CD.
A video signal which improves picture quality over standard
composite connections. Used on Super VHS, DVD, high end TV
monitors, etc.
Component video
Track
Video signals with three channels of separate information that
makes up the picture. There are some types of component video,
such as R/G/B and Y/CB(PB)/CR(PR).
The smallest division on SVCD, Video CD and Audio CD discs.
Composite video
A single video signal commonly used in most consumer video
products that contains all luminance, color, and synchronization
information.
Dolby Digital (AC3)
A six-channel system consisting of left, center, right, left rear,
right rear and LFE (Low-Frequency Effect channel, for use with a
sub-woofer) channels. All processing is done in the digital
domain. Not all Dolby Digital discs contain six (5.1) channels of
information.
Dolby Surround/Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Surround records four channels of front and rear audio in
two channels in a way that allows a decoder to recover the
original four channels for playback. Because the audio is
recorded in two channels, it can be played back naturally by a
two-channel stereo system.
Dolby Pro Logic introduces directional circuits in decoder-side
processing (increasing the level of specific channels and lowering
the level of silent channels) for greater spatial perspective, and
adds a center speaker used primarily for dialog. The result is
enhanced channel separation.
Down-mix
Internal stereo mix of multichannel surround audio by a DVD
player. The down-mix signals are output from analog AUDIO OUT
connectors.
DTS
A Digital Surround audio encoding format configured with six
(5.1) channels, similar to Dolby Digital. It requires a decoder,
either in the player or in an external receiver. DTS stands for
Digital Theater Systems.
Not all DTS discs contain six (5.1) channels of information.
Dynamic range
The difference between the loudest and softest sounds.
Linear PCM audio
PCM stands for “pulse code modulation.” Linear PCM is the usual
method for digitally encoding audio without compression, and is
used for the audio tracks on DVD VIDEO discs, Audio CDs, etc.
MP3
MP3 is an audio data compression format, which stands for
MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3. Using MP3, you can achieve a data
reduction of about 1:10.
NTSC (National television system committee)
A black and white and color television system format used in the
U.S.A., Canada, Mexico and Japan.
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