Panasonic DVD-RV45K DVD player Operating Instructions

Panasonic
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER
Operating Instructions
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CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM-
ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
FIED HEREN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EX-
POSE THIS APPLIANCE TO ВАМ, SPLASH-
ING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE
(CAUTION | LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER EN CAS D OUVERTURE
NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU
VORSICHT LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECUNG GEDFFNET
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ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DENSEL APNES
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY INTHEUSA
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
lmits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of lhe
FCC Rules
These mits are designed to provide reasonable protection
againsl harmful interference ип a residential installation This
equipment genarates, Uses and can radiale radio frequency
energy and, if not inslalled and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmtul interference to radio commu-
nications However, there 15 na guaraniee thal interference will
nol occur in a particular installation If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television receplion,
Which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encauraged lo try lo correct the interference by ane
or more of Ihe following measures
w= Heorient or relocate the receiving antenna
»|ncrease the separalion between the equipment and re-
семег
w Connect the equipment into an oullet on a circuit differenl
from that to which the receiver 1s connected
w Consult the dealer or an expensnced radia/TV technician for
help
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user's authonty to aperata this device
This device complies with Pan 15 of the FCC Rules Opera-
tion 1s subject lo the following wo conditions (1) This device
may not cause harmful intererence, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference (hal
may cause undesired operation
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLYINTHEU 5 A AND CANADA
A CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL
DO NOT OPEN
The hghining flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral \nangle, 15 intended to aler the user
lo the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the producl's enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude lo conshitule à risk of electric shock
ta persons
The exclamation point within an equilaleral trangle
Is intended to alert the user to the presence of
Important operating and mainlenance (servicing)
instructions in the hteralure accompanying the ap-
pliance
Accessories
Please check and identify he supplied accesso-
a Z nes Use numbers indicaled in parentheses
Y when asking for replacement parts
(Only for USA)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368
or web site (htip // www panasonic com)
[_] Remote control 1
(N2QAB000007)
[_] Batteries
for remois control
| | AC power supply cord 1
(RJADOES-A) (RJA0019-1X)
[_] Audio/video cable 1
(VJAD785-D)
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only
Do notuse it with other equipment
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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Table of contents
PRECAUTIONS.........—..—.reeorrarerrarvarevareverevanovarvnenenrereremeneomen. a
- | Disc information ....... —..orconcsorccoreoerevoresnrermanea PA 5
. rey ; Connectiontoatelevision .............. RK 6
Getting started Remote control preparations .........cc i iii a 0 eau 0e a eue ae den ea sata aa ea 11 m2 00 7
В Selecting TV screen type ......ñew_.—ercerevererarenerenarennarenerenarererenanvare. 8
Control reference quide ...........244000 0000 eee 1e ee ee ee ee aa ee a eee a ea a en ea 1000 6 9
Basic play ......ec_ceeesrseerrorsocreoeorrereoorexaema meee aera aan 10
Stopping play ooo ra a area e 0 11
Other methods of play ......._—._eeocoeercesercosredaoranarenenrnaconmaronarenarnemmenTD 12
Pause (Still picture) i 4 eee ee a era ane» ... 12
Skipping chapters or tracks ..............eereseeredsrrerer rear erre reeneananrana 12
Frame advance (Frame reverse) o.oo aaa 0 EE 12
Slow-motion play .. 122020020444 444 44e 44e 4e ee 4 a 0 a a a 4 0 a a a 61 a a aa 0 0 PAPE 13
Rapid advance (Rapid reverse) .......... 0.07. r02r0rr0aeriaees io area errar rec. 13
- aneratio Starting play from a selected tiie ortrack ......... ene 14
Usingdiscmenus . ....................... ee ee 14
Enjoying kara0OKe .....00000000000 KR a isa eee areas 15
"Connecting microphone(s) (notincluded) ........... ii ee eee 15
Changingthe key (Key control) . ..... ii a aa eee 15
Switching vocals ON and OFF for karaoke discs (Vocal select) ................ rs 15
Enjoying karaoke using non-karaoke discs (One touch karaoke) ......................... 16
Changing the volume of the guide melody (Guidemelody) . ................. on. 16
Turning off the vocals while you are singing (Voicechange) ................ ...... LL. 16
Karaoke request play ............eeeeeenedeneereoo eran. aedderaareredererz 17
Changing the play sequence ......._...._—ee_erersoosseorrec0nraserarar nan nene. 18
Program play Lo oo eee eae 18
Random play «oer 19
Repeat play ............_ñcñec_reernvervneesenarnneresn te. PA EA. 20
Repeat play ............... ee. reiieide e 0er ee a aa aa aa ee 20
Repeating sections between two specific points (A-Brepeat) . .............. iLL, 20
Increasing your enjoyment of movies and MUSIC ............. i aii iit, 21
Changing soundtrack language ........022000000 000044 ee aa a se ae ea a eee es 1 ea ae» 21
Changing subtitlelanguage .................... Ne ee AAA A AAA AAA AAA 22
Viewing fromanotherangle .......... citi 1e ea ae a ea 006 PA 22
Changing picture quality for movie viewing ........-02200000 00404 aa ete a eee a ea eee ee eee 23
Reproducing an advanced Virtual Surround Sound (V.S.S.) effect ............ eres 23
Other features using the On-Screen Menu Icons ....... 27
A civz sd aneratio Making dialogue clearer (Dialogue Enhancer)
Marking parts to play again (Marker)
Using On-Screen Menu Icons .........o_eee nrreerrearresrersceeorterrrecarmaremenz 24
Common procedures ...........ece.rreecrodedearerenvecerearenre racer erre. 24
Detailed descriptions of karaoke On-Screen Menu Icons .............eeeeexrirerier 25
Detailed descriptions of general On-Screen Menu ICONS. .....02 00208440 e ea a era ee 1100006 26
Chanaing initial settings .......-...1200 0000008000 i REES 28
Summary ofinitial settings . ..... ae ee ae ee ee eee te 120 28
Common procedures ‚...... A AA A Re ere ee ee ee a ee 1 1e 11 aa aa ee 0 29
Disc Languages .......e....ee....rereercaciresrerrrere eee een 30
Ratings ..........._.-.esreeereerrecirareresrerer rene recra rra rrervorecmrere 31
Мепи Гапдиаде ........... ee a a eee eee a a A ee a ee ae eee a eee ee ea Rae» 32
On-Screen Messages.........22000 48044844 eee ieee 32
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Other SettingS GA 33
Ноте {Пеа!ег ...................... eee eam ieee aaa 34
Connecting an amplifier with 5.1-channe! audio inputterminals .......................... 35
Connecting an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combination ........... 36
E ols Connecting audio equipment with 2-channel audio inputterminals . ....................... 37
Connecting audio equipment with digital audio inputterminals ........................... 37
Selecting digital output ........022200 04444241 ae A A a A A A a a A AE eee ea ee ee 38
Speaker Setting ........20 0000444 a ea ae eee eee ee eae 39
How different kinds of software appear on your television. ................... cont. 41
Troubleshooting Guide ...........—e—c_eeeeeeeseorrenmernneraondneorecerroamnanmeman 42
Servicenter List (US) .........erreonnacararvrcasroarevorernanrerarerarócareanperee. 44
For your reference Glossary .........._-em-escoorecerinarendeereercervecrennanerarerranm rta cacon ene. 45
Disc handling ............_c_.—ecweceorvorrrmereoererrtrecreeccraner Ann rmenmerconree. 46
Maintenance .........eceoorrerenorrveroarorernmanaanenrrevratrecieoorrramermanmernmm. 46
Specifications .........._—c_eecrecerescerarravece reee rerosacocrorcenne 47
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PRECAUTIONS
Before using this unit please read these operating instructions care-
fully Take spectal care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit
itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below
Afterwards keep them handy for future reference
1 Power Source—The unit should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the unit If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your apphance dealer or local
power company
2 Polanzation—If the unit 1s equipped with a polanzed AC power
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), that plug will
fit into the AC outlet only one way This 1s a safety feature If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug
3 Power Cord Protection—AC power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them Never take hold of the plug or
cord if your hand 1s wet, and always grasp the plug body when
connecting or disconnecting if
4 Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock
5 Nonuse Pertods—When the unit 1s not being used, turn the pow-
er off When left unused for a long time, the unit should be un-
plugged from the household AC outlet
6 Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by
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| Placement
Ventilation—The unit should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilaton Allow
10 cm (4) clearance from the rear of the unit
—
2 Foreign Materral—Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall into and hquids are not spilled Into the unit Do not subject this
unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock
3 Carts and Stands—The unit should be used only with a cart or
stand that 1s recommended by the manufacturer
The unit and cart combination should be moved
with care Quick stops, excessive force, and un-
even surfaces may cause the unit and cart combi-
nation to overturn
4 Mounting—Any mounting of the appliance should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accesso-
ry recommended by the manufacturer
Maintenance
Disconnect this unit from the AC outlet before cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth hghtly moist-
ened with a mild detergent solution
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine
the unit manufacturer as they may cause hazards 1 Damage Requiring Service—The unit should be serviced by
qualrfied service personnel when
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged, or
Installation | (b) Objects have falten or liquid has been spilled into the unit, or
(c) The unit has been exposed to water, or
(d} The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
| Environment | marked change in performance, or
(e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged
1 Water and Moisture—Do not use this unit near water-~for ex- 2 Servicing— The user should not attempt to service the unit be-
ample, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like yond that described in the operating instructions All other servic-
Damp basements should also be avoided Ing should be referred to an authorized service personnel
2 Condensation—Moisture may form on the lens in the following For the address of an authorized servicenter
conditions inthe US A, call 1-800-211-7262,
eimmediately after a heater has been turned on e-mail consumerproducts 6 panasonic com,
ein a steamy or very humid room or visit www panasonic com
ewhen the unit 1s suddenly moved from a cold environment to a In Canada, call 1-800-561-5505
warm one or visit WWW panasonic ca
if moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly To 3 Replacement parts—When parts need replacing, ensure the
correct this problem, turn on the power and wait about one hour servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that
for the moisture to evaporate have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized
3 Heat—The unit should be situated away from heat sources such substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards
as radiators and thé"like It also should not be placed in tempera- 4 Safety check— After repaws or service, ask the servicer to per-
tures less than 5°C (41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F) form safety checks to confirm that the unit 1s in proper working
condition
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For Asia User memo
CLASS |
LASER PRODUCT
(Back of unit)
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on esther the back or the bottom of the unit
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference
MODEL NUMBER DVD-RV45K
SERIAL NUMBER
Disc information
Discs supported by this unit
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Discs not supported by this
unit
DVD-Video DVD
«CEL Co
Video CD ST
(PGTÁL VIDED)
Audio CD COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
«Do not iry to play Photo CD or CD-R
(Data on Ihe disc may be damaged )
= DVO wilh region number olher than the region number of this unl
or “ALL”
#«CD-G
«CD-RW
=DVD-RAM
wSVCD
«SACD
elc
Diva Video Disc
= DVD-Audio
DVD+RW
= CD-HOM
#«VS5D
= DVD-ROM
= DVD-R
= DVD-RW
w CVD
CDV
E Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated Io DVD players and software accord-
Ing lo where lhey are sold
“The region number of this unit is “1”
"The unil will play DVDs marked wilh labels contaming (he
region number “1” or “ALL”
Example
» The region number of this unit 1s “3°
= The unit will play DVDs marked with labels contaming the
region number “3” or “ALL"
Example
YE
Read the disc's Instructions carefully
E Playing DVDs and Video CDs
The producer of the malenal can control how these discs are played
This means hal you may nol be able lo conirol play of a disc wilh
some operalions described in lhese operating instructions Read the
disc's instructions carefully
E Marks used in these operating instructions
The functions depend on the disc being played
These marks indicale the functions available
DVD-Video
ASE Video CD
co Audio CD
E Compahble with NTSC DVD/Video CD and PAL
DVD/Video CD
This unit can play discs recorded In either NTSC or PAL formal
However, lhe unil musi be connected lo a mult-syslem television ar
PAL television which 1s capable of receiving PAL 525/60 syslem lo
play bolh NTSC DVD/Video CD and PAL DVD/Video CD
The use of a mull-syslem lelevision 15 recommended Refer lo this
table to select discs suitable for your television
O Clear images are shown on the
screen
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screen Le
TV type Disc TV Monilor
NTSC e
Multi-system TV
PAL O
NTSC О
NTSC
PAL м
NTSC Or?
FAL
PAL O
“1 Screens shown while the unil 1s stopped (e g inal settings) may
nol be displayed correctly
72 In 3 Olher settings”—7 NTSC Disc Output”, select *1 PAL 60”
(= page 33) If your television 1s nol equipped lo handle PAL 525/
60 signals the picture will nol be shown correctly
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Connection to a television
These pages explain how to connect the unit to a television and set it up so you hear the audio through the television's speakers Connections and
procedures that enable you to enjoy more powerful sounds are descnbed beginning on page 34
Before connection
e Disconnect the AC power supply cord
e Read through the instructions and refer to the televiston’s operating instructions
e Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables
Connecting to a television with a video input terminal
AUDIO VIDEO
To household
AC outlet
Televisión
— AC power supply cord
(included)
Audio/video cable (included) A
(See the note )
(red) (white) (yellow) A
La
Back of the unit =——— Attenuator switch {for AUDIO OUT only)
When enjoying Karaoke using the speaker(s) of the television, set the
attenuator switch to ON to minimize distortion of sound from the microphone
This switch does not affect output from Front L, R
Signal ground terminal
Ground the unit during karaoke to minimize distortion from the microphone
The illustration shows the model
forthe US A
e |f your television 1s monaural, use a stereo-monaural audio cable instead of the supplied audio/video cable The video part of the cable (yellow)
can still be used if required
Audio cable
LP > To the unit's audio output terminal (white, “L”)
To TV audio input terminal <= {> | X
> — To the unit’s audio output terminal (red, “R”)
e When you have finished connection, select the appropriate screen type at the mitral setting “6 TV Aspect” according to your television (4 3/16 9)
(= page 8) No changes are needed If you connect the unit to a conventional television (4 3)
Conserving power
This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it 1s switched to the standby mode (approx 2 Win the US À and 3 Win Asia) To save
power when the unit 1s not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet
Upgrading your television
Apart from a regular television, you can also connect CRT projectors, LCD projectors, and projection televisions to enhance your viewing exper!-
ence Refer to your equipment’s operating Instructions for details
Connect Your Unit Directly To Your Tele- Do not place the unit
vision. on amplifiers or equip-
We strongly recommend you do not connect the unit to your vid- ment that may become
eo cassette recorder when setting up your home entertainment
system, because the picture may not be played correctly due to
the copy guard
e Connect to the television section if you connect the unit to a
combined television-video player
hot.
The heat can damage the unit
Connecting to a television with
S video input terminal
The $ (separate) video output terminal achieves a more vivid pic-
ture than the video output terminal by separating the chrominance (C)
and luminance (Y) signals before transmitting them to the television
(Actual results depend on the television )
AUDIO
IN
L O
RO
+
S VIDEO
IN
—— (red) (white)
Television i
Audio/video cable Un
5 video
cable
(not included)
(included)
N
Connecting to a television with
component video input terminals
The component video output terminal outputs the color difference
signals (Pe/Pa) and lummnance signal (Y) separately in order to
achieve high fidehty in reproducing colors
The description of the component video input terminals depends on
the television or monitor (eg Y/Ps/Pa, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/Cs/CR) Con-
nect to terminals of the same color
AUDIO COMPONENT
IN VIDEO IN
+ L © Y Pe PR
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di h
[noo leaned '
(red) (white) | |
Television
Audio/video cable Video —
(included) cable
(not
Included)
Hl
LDF
>
>
©
Back of the unit (red) (white)
N
Black Level Control RUE
After making this connection, change the black level for a better pic-
ture (= “Black Level Control”, page 33)
You cannot connect through the component terminals on a
. mgh-definition television that isn't equipped to deal with DVD-
video signals
Remote control preparations
Battery installation
| Use of batteries ||
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e Align the poles (+ and —) properly when inserting the batteries
e Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries
#Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries
eDo not heat or disassemble the batteres Do not allow them to con-
tact flame or water
® Remove the batteries If the unit 1s not to be used for a long time
e Do not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces
e Do not use rechargeable type batteries
e Do not use batteries if the covenng has been peeled off
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire
If electrolyte leaks from the battenes, consult your dealer
Wash thoroughly with water If electrolyte comes in contact with any
part of your body
Correct method of use
| Operation notes |
Remote control signal sensor
About 7 meters
(23 feet) in front of
the signal sensor
Transmission
window
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eDo not place obstacles between the remote control signal sensor
and remote control unit
e Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct sunlight or
to the bright light of a fluorescent light
eTake care to keep the remote control signal sensor and end of the
remote control unit free from dust
e|f this system 1s installed in a rack with glass doors, the glass doors’
thickness or color might make it necessary to use the remote con-
trol a shorter distance from the system
To prevent damage |
e Never place heavy items on top of the unit
e Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit
e Do not spill water or other liquids into the unit
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— RETURN
1 POWER
0
2 SETUP ( ^
(1_Disc Languages |
2 Ratings _ “Level 8 æ |
6809 3 Menu Language ___ English _ _i
@n 4 On-Screen Messages TT)
GE 5 FL Display _ Во Bright }
UL 6 TV Aspect 1143 TT
YA 7 Digital Audio Output __ e
в Speaker Semng ____ 2 channel a
19 Other Settings _ 1° 2 201
Press RETURN to exit
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8 Select your TV aspect
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ENTER Press RETURN to exit
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© Ratngs_ __ Level B nf |
CE 3 Menu Language —. “English |
GMOs On Screen Messages ~~ |
GED 5 FL Display . Bright 23
46 ТУ Aspect 43 |
У #7 Ок!аГАиаю Output __ +
в Speaker Setting —2-channel _ y
+9 Other Setings LT 1774
— Press RETURN to exit
SETUP
Selecting TV screen type
You may not be able to use the screens to operate the initial settings
on a PAL television because the screens for this function cannot be
displayed correctly
The menu language for this unit has been set to English, but you can
change the language to Chinese (= “3 Menu Language”, page 32)
English has been used in the examples shown
Selecting TV screen type
Select the TV aspect, conventional size screen (4 3) or widescreen
(16 9) according to your television
e Turn on your television and other equipment
e Switch the video input mode on the television to suit the type of
connection you have made (e g , VIDEO 1)
1 Press [POWER (D] to switch on the
power.
2 Press [SETUP] while the unit is
stopped.
The Initial settings screen 1s displayed
3 Press the cursor buttons [A, Y] to
select “6 TV Aspect” and press
[ENTER].
4 Press the cursor buttons [A, V] to
select a TV aspect and press
[ENTER].
1 4 3 (Factory preset)
Select when a conventional television is connected
2 169
Select when a widescreen television ts connected
Setting 1s finished and the initia! settings screen 1s displayed
5 Press [SETUP] to end the settings.
To return to the previous menu
Press [RETURN]
For your reference
For further details on the images that appear on your television, see
page 41
Control reference guide
MD Standby/on switch (POWER UA) ..............-...em—.. 10
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of
power,
(@ Karaoke button/indicator (KARAOKE) ................ 15
@ Key control buttons (b, 3, # KEY CONTROL) ........ 15
(9) Disc tray er RAR RR RR RER о 10
5) Virtual Surround Sound button (V.85.8.) ............... 23
© Cinema button (CINEMA) .........._.ecereonvocorecreo 23
(7 Disc tray oper/close button (4 OPEN/CLOSE) ......... 10
Skip/Search buttons (144/14, PP /PP]) .......... 12,13
@ MIC LEVEL controls (MIC LEVEL 1,2) ................ 15
69 MIC jacks (MIC 1, 2) ..........—_-—esrooseocrreda raro. 15
GD) Echo control (ECHO) .........e.re»errcorinereace.. 15
42 FL display ;
GE V.S.S.indicator (V.8.S.) ................... en 23
Stop button (BB) EEE 11
(9 Pause button (E) ..............—.——_erererrmerrnee.. 12
Play button (DM) ............_———erreserrvcroreree ra». 10
07 Play condition indicator
Play indicator
Repeat play indicator
@ Pause (still) indicator
@) Elapsed time display
@ Audio channel information
Center
Surround (left) —P G— Surround (right)
D— Subwoofer -
Front (left) Front ( (right).
@ DVD indicator
63 Angle indicator
69 Program play indicator
69 Title/chapter number
Track number
67 96 kHz indicator
@ 24 bit indicator
@ STANDBY indicator (STANDBY OO) XX
When the unit is connected to the AC power supply, this indicator
lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.
Buttons such as Q function the same
as the controls on the unit.
me eras
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Page
SKIP buttons (dd, PP SKIP) rer 12
Gi Top menu button (TOP MENU) ................... 10, 14
G2 Cursor buttons (A, ¥, 4, »)/Enter button (ENTER) .... 10
63 Display button (DISPLAY) .......... cio... 24
69 Karaoke display button (KARAOKE DISPLAY) ......... 24
@9 Subtitle button (SUBTITLE) ......................... 22
9 Numeric buttons (1-9, 0, =10) .........e_—.e..eoenveao 10
@ Request button (REQUEST) ..............e..m.ecrmer. 17
8 Guide melody button (GUIDEMELODY) ............... 16
@ Voice button(VOICE) ............. cc iii... 16
Setup button (SETUP) .........._.oreeonveorrecreecaa 29
@ Repeat button (REPEAT) een 20
4) Slow/Search buttons (44, Fp SLOW/SEARCH) ....... 13
@ Menubutton(MENU) ......... ................... 10, 14
Return button (RETURN) .............. ............. 10
45 Angle button (ANGLE) .......re.erreareoaricaneoao 22
@ Audio button (AUDIO) ............2220000 0001000200 e 21
@ Cancel button (CANCEL) ........................... 15
One touch button (ONE TOUCH) ..............veonnevos 16
69 Yocal select button (VOCAL SELECT) ................ 15
69 Play mode button (PLAY MODE) ........_eeeceeenconno 18
6) A-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT) .................... 20
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1
(dd, PP
N
TOP MENU
Cursor buttons/
ENTER
— RETURN
Numeric
buttons
1 POWER
2
OPEN/CLOSE
Label must face upward.
{With double-sided discs,
load so the label for the side
you want to play is facing
up.)
Basic play
e Turn on your television and other equipment.
e Switch the video input mode on the television to suit the type of
connection you have made (e.g., VIDEO 1).
1 Press [POWER (I] to switch on the
power.
If you are going to do karaoke
Press [KARAOKE] so the button's light comes on. The volume
is slightly lower when this button is on.
Press [4] to open the disc tray.
Place the disc on the disc tray.
Press [>] (PLAY).
The disc tray closes and play begins.
= WN
When a menu screen appears on the
television
E
DVD
Press the cursor buttons [A, Y, <, P] to
highlight an item and press [ENTER].
or
Press the numeric buttons to select an
item.
To select a 2-digit number with the numeric buttons
Example: To select track 23
Press [=10], then [2] and [3].
Play of the selected item now begins.
M Other buttons used to operate menus
Read the disc's instructions for further details about operation.
[Lie / >|], [PP]: Shows the next menu.
[ 44 / «4 ], [44]: Shows the previous menu.
[RETURN]: Shows the menu screen.
[TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen. [DVD
[MENU]: Shows the menu screen.
H Auto power-off function
The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode after
approx. 30 minutes have elapsed in the stop mode.
® The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even after
the unit has finished playing a particular item. Press [4] when you
finish viewing to preserve the units motor and your television
screen.
e Volume may be lower when playing DVDs than when playing other
discs or during television broadcasts.
If you turn the volume up on the television or amplifier, ensure you
reduce the volume again before playing other sources so that a
sudden increase in output does not occur.
e|f “Y” appears on the television when you perform an operation, itis
prohibited by the unit or disc.
Press PLAY 10 Chaptar Preview
Basic play |
A | Stopping play
Press [Hl] during play.
The position you stopped play at 1s recorded by the unit when “[>" 1s
flashing on the unit's FL display
While “>” 15 flashing on the units FL display, press [M] (PLAY) to
start play from where you stopped it (Resume function)
if you are playing DVD, the illustrated display also appears [E}
Pressing [M] (PLAY) while the message 15 displayed activates the
Chapter Preview feature
if you do not press [>] (PLAY), the message disappears and play
starts from where you stopped |
Chapter Preview
The beginning portions of each chapter up to the current one are
played Full play resumes from the point where you stopped play
{Chapter Preview feature works only within a title )
To cancel Resume function
Press [M] until “I>” disappears from the unit's FL display
e The resume function does not work if the disc’s play time Is not dis-
played
e The resume position remains in memory even if the units switched
to the standby mode The position 1s cleared when the disc tray 15
opened
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| Other methods of play
A | Pause (Still picture)
Press [11] during play.
- NOT | | ен To return to normal play
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buttons = Nor ES
B | Skipping chapters or tracks
ENE ERI | —-
| Ue ESE On the remote contro)
DEE Press [<<] (reverse) or [PP] (forward) dur-
| ing play or while paused.
On the main unit
EASE Press [ [4d4/<4d] (reverse) or [P>D>/>D]] (for-
AB — ward) during play or while paused.
PAUSE Each press increases the number of skip
Basic operations E
| Frame advance (Frame reverse)
SKIP
(>>) or Cree |] ppm) Press the cursor buttons [] (reverse DVD
| NS ™ only) or [™] (forward) while paused.
| - | eThe disc 1s advanced (reversed) by one frame each time the cursor
buttons [ 4, P-] are pressed
When the cursor buttons [€ M]are held consecutive frame ad-
Play position vance (reverse) is activated
twice once once twice
-- — -- To return to normal play
Chapter/track Chapter/track Chapter/track Press [M] (PLAY)
| J | [ ] F our reference
[-4</<<] [>>> / >>] or your reterenc
Pressing [11] also activates frame advance
Cr
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[I4<, >>] and [I€</<<, P>/>P]
When these buttons are pressed during menu play of Video
CDs with playback control (= page 45), a menu screen may
12 be recalled
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(SLOW/SEARCH
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Other methods of play
A | Slow-motion play
On the remote control
Press [ 4d] (reverse DVD only) or [>] (for-
ward) while paused.
eEach press increases the speed of slow-motion (5 speeds)
On the main unit
Press and hold [«#</<<] (reverse DVD
only) or [p/P] (forward) while paused.
e The speed of slow-motion increases If you press and hold the but-
ton (5 speeds)
To return to normal play
Press [>] (PLAY)
B | Rapid advance (Rapid reverse)
On the remote control
Press [ 4d] (reverse) or [PP] (forward) dur-
ing play.
Each press increases the speed of the search (5 speeds)
On the main unit
Press and hold [ 44/44] (reverse) ог [>>> /
PP] (forward) during play.
e The speed of the search increases If you press and hold the button
(5 speeds)
To return to normal play
Press [+] (PLAY)
For your reference
For DVDs and Video CDs, audio will be heard during searching (for-
ward direction only) at the initial search speed (To turn audio off,
= “2 Audio during Search” in “9 Other Settings”, page 33 )
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TOP MENU MENU
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RETURN
2
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Example If you press the buttons while you are playing title 2
Title 1
Title 2
Title 3
The disc's top
menu
Menu |
Т
Menu |
+
Menu |
t MENU |
Other methods of play
- Starting play from a selected title
-- or track
(Video CDs with playback control only)
Press [IN] to cancel menu play
(“PBC” will be cleared from the unit's FL display )
Press the numeric buttons in the stop
mode.
To select a 2-digit number
Example To select track 23
Press [£10], then [2] and [3]
Play starts from the selected title/track
eThe numeric buttons also work during play if the disc Is a Karaoke
DVD, Video CD, or CD
e This may not work with some discs
E To return to menu play of a Video CD with play-
back control
Press [IN] to stop play, press [MENU], and press the numeric buttons
to select an item
“PBC” lights on the unit's FL display
B | Using disc menus
By calling up menus dunng play you can start play from a specific
Item, or change the soundtrack and subtitle languages
1
Press [TOP MENU} or [MENU] during
play to display the menu.
e Press again to return to what you were watching
or
VCD
Press [RETURN] during play to dıs-
play the menu.
e The operatıon works only ın menu play
2 Press the cursor buttons [A, Y, 4,
>] to select an item and press
[ENTER].
The selected item 1s confirmed
e Repeat If other menus are shown
DVDs can have several menus The menu displayed when you press
[TOP MENU] may be different from the menu displayed when you
press [MENU] E
For your reference
Menu content depends on the disc These operating instructions de-
scnbe basic steps
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Microphone
Plug type: 6.3 mm (1/1) monaural
2 1 MIC LEVEL
KEY CONTROL (b, E, 4)
KEY CONTROL —
(b, 8, #)
a
Jed Em
VOCAL SELECT—
— RETURN
— CANCEL
В KEY CONTROL
“L” is selected
Enjoying karaoke
Press [KARAOKE] so it comes on.
e YOU cannot use the karaoke On-Screen Menu icons (= page 24)
and microphones if the karaoke button is off.
e The volume is slightly lower when karaoke button is on.
7 Connecting microphone(s)
— (not included)
1 Connect the microphone(s) to [MIC 1]
or [MIC 2].
Adjust the volume with [MIC LEVEL 1]
or [MIC LEVEL 2].
To adjust the echo level
Rotate [ECHO].
B| Changing the key (Key control)
[DvD] RT KL]
The key of the accompaniment can be changed to match your voice.
Press [ b ] or [+] during play.
The karaoke On-Screen Menu Icon is displayed.
Basic operations E
b: towers the key by a half tone each time you press the button
i: raises the key by a half tone each time you press the button
You can raise or lower the key by six steps.
To return to the original key
Press [ta].
To clear the display
Press [RETURN] or [CANCEL].
Switching vocals ON and OFF for
karaoke discs (Vocal select)
(multi audio discs only)
Press [VOCAL SELECT] during play.
The karaoke On-Screen Menu Icon is displayed. Each time the but-
ton is pressed, the audio channel changes depending on the disc.
@ DVD
e Solo
—-——: Vocal OFF (for karaoke)
|
ON: Vocal ON
eo Duet
~—=: Vocal OFF (for karaoke)
|
1+2: Vocal 1, 2 ON
J
V1: Vocal 1 only ON (for duet)
|
V2: Vocal 2 only ON (for duet)
(E) Video CD/CD
-> LR: Vocals (Vocals seem to come from the right)
|
L: No vocals (for karaoke)
| .
R: Vocals (Vocals seem to come from both left and right)
|
L_L+R: Vocals (Vocals seem to come from both left and right)
e Some discs have vocals in the L channel and no vocals in the R
channel, Karaoke is possible if you choose no vocals.
To clear the display
Press [RETURN] or [CANCEL].
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Basic operations
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— RETURN
— CANCEL
D
TOUCH
e
GUIDE
MELODY
+
VOICE
Feo eZ) Ca)
d
Enjoying karaoke
- 1 Enjoying karaoke using non-
-——) karaoke discs (One touch karaoke)
EX veo [co
Using this funcion decreases [he volume al the vocals recorded on
non-karaoke discs
Press [ONE TOUCH] during play.
The karaoke On-Screen Menu Icons displayed
Each lime you press lhe butlon
ip) The vocal volume is reduced
jj normal volume
To clear lhe display
Press [RETURN] or [CANCEL]
Depending on lhe type of prerecorded songs, vocal volume cannol
be reduced
"e Changing the volume of the guide
-— melody (Guide melody)
(wilh Ihe guide melody recorded)
The guide melody which plays the lune ol Ihe song Is recorded sepa-
ralely on some Karaoke DVD When using lhis type of disc, you will
hind il easier lo sing along even wilh songs hal you are nal lamibar
wilh when you sel the lunclion оп Allernalively, you can sing lo (he
accompanimenl alone like a professional singer when you lurn the
funchion off
Press [GUIDE MELODY] during play.
The karaoke On-Screen Menu Icon is displayed
Each lime you press lhe bution
1 normal volume
2 increased volume
OFF |he guide melody is turned off
To clear the display
Press [RETURN] or [CANCEL]
c Turning off the vocals while you
are singing (Voice change)
DVD) EXT | со’
Aclivaling this function turns the vocals off while you are singing This
function 1s convenient when practicing a new lune
Press [VOICE] during play.
The karaoke On-Screen Menu Icon 15 displayed
Each lime you press the bullon
ON Ihe vocals are played bul are nol heard while you are
| singing
DFF voice change funclion does nol work
To clear the display
Press [RETURN] or [CANCEL]
Cursor
buttons?
ENTER
Enjoying karaoke
Karaoke request play
Youcan request up to 8 titles or tracks
1 Press [REQUEST] during play or in
the stop mode.
The karaoke request screen 1s displayed
When [REQUEST] is pressed during play, the titie or track be-
Ing played is requested
2 Press the numeric buttons to enter
the desired song(s).
e Select the title number for DVDs or the track number for
Video CDs/CDs (Refer to the jacket of the disc concerned
for the title or track numbers )
*eTo select a 2-digit number
Example To select track 23
Press [210], then [2] and [3]
eTo request all of the titles or tracks on a disc, select “ALE”
with the cursor button [] and press [ENTER]
3 Press [>] (PLAY) if you pressed
[REQUEST] in the stop mode.
Play of the selection now begins
elf you were playing an item, the items you requested start
playing when it finishes
To clear the display
Press [REQUEST]
To change the requested tems
1 Press the cursor buttons [<, PM] to select the tem
2 Press the numeric buttons to change the item
To clear the requested item
1 Press the cursor buttons [, M) to select the item
2 Press [CANCEL]
elf you selected “ALL” to request all the titles or tracks, press
[CANCEL]
To return to normal play
Clear all the requested items (= above)
e Karaoke request play does not work while the disc's menu 1s on the
screen
e While items are requested, [TOP MENU] and [MENU] do not work
Basic operations E
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— CANCEL
—1
1 PLAY
MODE
FL display (e.g. CD)
Clear
Clear all
Total time
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Flashes
2
Vas
4) ls) [6 ) [=10]
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(Choose a track, then press ENTER)
Track Time
5 2:02
Clear
Clear all
FE
Total time
2:02
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Track No.
Program No.
ENTER
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PLAY
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Changing the play sequence
Program play
The unit plays the tracks on a disc in the order you specify.
You can program up to 32 tracks.
1 Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped
until the illustrated screen appears.
o [f “Q" appears on the television, press [MB] to clear “I>" on the
unit's FL display, then press [PLAY MODE).
2 Press the numeric buttons to select
the track.
The selected track is stored in memory.
eTo select a 2-digit number
Example: To select track 23
Press [= 10), then [2] and [3].
or
Press [ENTER] and press the cursor
buttons [A, ¥] to select a track.
Press [ENTER] to register the track number.
e Repeat step 2 to select another track.
e “Total time” tells you the total time of the programmed tracks.
3 Press [>] (PLAY).
Play now begins in the programmed sequence.
To clear the display
Press [PLAY MODE] until the screen disappears.
To add or change tracks
1. Press [Ml] during program play until the program play screen
appears.
2. Press the cursor buttons [A , ¥] to select an available item, then
repeat program play step 2.
e Press [-44, PD ] to turn the program pages to make the selection
faster.
To return to normal play
1. Press [mM] during program play until “C>" disappears on the unit's
FL display.
2. Press [PLAY MODE] twice.
3. Press [M] (PLAY).
e The program is retaíned in memory.
To check the program by observing the unit's FL display
Press the cursor buttons [A, ¥] while “PROG.” is displayed. Each
time you press the cursor buttons [4, Y], the program contents
(track/program number) will be displayed.
To clear the programmed tracks one by one
1. Press the cursor buttons [A , Y ] to highlight the track.
2. Press [CANCEL]. (Alternatively you can select “Clear” and press
[ENTER].)
To clear the whole program
Move to “Clear all” with the cursor buttons f4, Y, «, >] and press
[ENTER]. The whole program is also cleared when the unit is
switched to the standby mode or unplugged, or the disc tray is
opened.
—
PLAY
MODE
Random Playback
Press PLAY to start
=— — === =
—— ww = — + — dr ap PE AT
Changing the play sequence |
Random play
The unit plays the tracks on a disc in random order
1 Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped
until the illustrated screen appears.
elf “C” appears on the television, press [BE] so “>” on the FL
display goes out, then press [PLAY MODE]
2 Press [>] (PLAY).
Play now begins in random order
To clear the display
Press [PLAY MODE] until the screen disappears
To return to normal play
1 Press [IM] during random play unt!! “>” disappears on the units
FL display
2 Press [PLAY MODE] once
3 Press [>] (PLAY)
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| Repeat play о В
A | Repeat play
- VCD,
Press [REPEAT] during play.
. The display changes as illustrated
eDvD
Repeat of chapter being played
(5) Repeat of title being played
(c) Cancel repeat mode (Normal play)
eVideo CD/CD
= (a) Repeat of track being played
Repeat of entire disc contents
REPEAT | (D Cancel repeat mode (Normal play)
FL display | fm? HZ —! — —
CD "> Ig ; '* | Ifthe Video CD has playback control
(eg ) | ———]—;———————;——LLA Cancel menu play first
ra mt ни 1 Press [M] during play so "PBC" 1s cleared from the unit's FL
| REPEAT —
| @ a | display
— + + 2 Press the numerıc buttons to select a track to start play
SA 3 Press’ [REPEAT] (= above)
Гоа -
© IC Tr To return to normal play
Press [REPEAT] until “c= OFF” ıs displayed
Se ``
(© | [Saw -
a e Repeat play may not work as desired with some DVDs
eRepeat play does not work If the disc's elapsed playtime 15 not
shown on the unit's FL display
® There 15 no mode for repeating the whole DVD
a To enjoy program repeat play
Advanced operations Ши
Press [REPEAT] during program play.
{= page 18)
The display changes as illustrated
(9) Repeat of track being played
(hy Repeat of all programmed tracks
(1) Cancel repeat mode (Program play)
To return to program play
Press [REPEAT] until “> OFF” is displayed
- Repeating sections between two
— specific points (А-В repeat)
1 Press [A-B REPEAT] during play at
the point where repeat play is to start
(A).
2 Press [A-B REPEAT] at the point
where repeat play is to be concluded
1 REPEAT (CA | (B).
Repeat play of the section between points A and B starts
Гай To return to normal play
'ghts Press [A-B REPEAT] until “*5 + e” 18 displayed
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a и — T PA
FL display
(eg CD) À == e A-B repeat play does not work If the DVD's elapsed playtime 1$ not
shown on the unit's FL display
| *Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may fail to appear
2 2 EAT (DVD)
ВЕР АВ e A-B repeat play works only within a title (DVD) or a track (Video CD/
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For your reference
— Lights —— _ The unit automatically determines the end of a title/track as point B
E OE =! when the end of the title/track 1s reached
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2 "ENTER
1 AUDIO
DVD
Yıdeo CD
Increasing your enjoyment of
movies and music
As well as the features described on pages 21 to 23, you can also
use the On-Screen Menu Icons to enjoy the following features
eDialogue Enhancer Makes dialogue clearer (= page 27)
eMarker You can mark parts to play again (= page 27)
A! Changing soundtrack language
DVD
Some DVDs have more than one soundtrack language recorded on
them, and you can change soundtrack language during play
Press [AUDIO] during play to change the
soundtrack language number.
The number changes each time you press the button
e Y du can also use the cursor buttons [A, ¥] or the numeric buttons
to change the language number
e'—— 15 displayed in circumstances such as when soundtracks are
not recorded on the disc
To clear the display
Press [ENTER]
For your reference
e The soundtrack language reverts to the initial setting (* page 30) If
you stop play and the resume function 1s canceled
e Some discs allow changes to soundtrack languages only by using
the disc's menus
ein some cases, the master vocal may be turned on or off through
the above operation on Karaoke DVD with multiple audio numbers
(streams)
e You can also make language settings before play with the Audio
Language Settings {= page 30) so that play starts in the selected
language whenever you turn the unit on or change discs
Switching vocals ON or OFF for karaoke
discs
DVD] es)
Press [AUDIO] during play
> DVD
Press the cursor buttons {d, >] to change the setting
e Solo eDuet
——— Vocal OFF ———— Vocal OFF (for karaoke)
| (For karaoke) |
ON Vocal ON 1+2 Vocal 1,2 ON
V1 Vocal 4 only ON (for duet)
—V2 Vocal 2 only ON (for duet)
Video CD
Press the cursor buttons [A, ¥] or press [AUDIO] to change
the setting
— LR Vocals (Vocals seem to come from the right)
|
L No vocals (for karaoke)
|
—..R Vocals (Vocals seem to come from both left and right)
*e Some discs have vocals in the L setting and no vocals in the В
setting Karaoke 1s possible if you choose no vocals
“L+R” can be selected only while the karaoke button on the umt is
on (= page 15)
To clear the display
Press [ENTER]
For your reference
Some discs require different operations from those descnbed Read
the disc’s instructions for details
Advanced operations
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music |
SUBTITLE
— Subtitle language number
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A | Changing subtitle language
DVD
Some DVDs have more than one subtitle language recorded on
them, and you can change subtitle language during play.
Press [SUBTITLE] during play to change
the subtitle language number.
The number changes each time you press the button.
#You can also use the cursor buttons [A, ¥] or the numeric buttons
to change the language number.
o“——" is displayed in circumstances such as when subtitles are not
recorded on the disc.
To clear the display
Press [ENTER].
B ~ To clear/display the subtitles
1. Press [SUBTITLE].
2. Press the cursor buttons [ 4, P] to select “ON” or “OFF”,
ein some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected
one immediately.
e YOU can also make language settings before play with the Subtitle
Language Settings (= page 30) so that play starts in the selected
language whenever you turn the unit on or change discs.
eWhen a disc supporting closed captions is played, the subtitles and
closed captions may overlap each other on the television. In this
case, turn the subtitles off.
For your reference
® The subtitle language reverts to the initial setting (= page 30) if you
stop play and the resume function is canceled.
e Some discs allow changes to subtitle languages only by using the
disc's menus,
iewing from another angle
DVD
Some DVDs allow you to view the same scene from different angles.
“ANGLE” lights on the FL display to indicate that the feature is
available.
Press [ANGLE] during play to change the
angle number. |
The number changes each time you press the button.
sou can also use the cursor buttons [4, Y] or the numeric buttons
to change the angle.
To clear the display
Press [ENTER].
For your reference
eSome discs allow you to set angles before multi-angle scenes are
played. Read the instructions that come with the DVD.
eSome discs allow changes to angles only by using the disc's
menus.
Increasing your enjoyment of movies and
music
CINEMA
A | Changing picture quality for movie
viewing
Wa
Press [CINEMA] while a disc is loaded.
Each time you press the button
N Normal mode
C Cinema mode
Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes and reduces pic-
ture noise
— CINEMA
To restore the normal picture mode
Press [CINEMA]
2]
ri Reproducing an advanced Virtua!
A CINEMA
Surround Sound (V.S.S.) effect
V y S (Dolby Digital, 2-channel or over only)
Use this feature to enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using 2 front
aa uE
—
it, the effect 15 broadened and sound seems to come from virtual
speakers on either side
speakers If you are playing a disc with surround effects recorded on
Press [V.S.S.] during play.
Each time you press the button
VSS 1 Natural effect
|
VSS 2 Emphasized etfect
!
VSS OFF Cancel
VSS indicator
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—VS.S Note
eV S5 does not work with Karaoke DVDs
eV SS does not work white the karaoke button 15 on
eV 55 will not work or will have less effect with some discs
B e Turn off the surround sound effects on the equipment you have con-
VSS
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e Sound will only come from the two front speakers if VS S Is on
eTurn V 5 5 off If it causes distortion
For your reference
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Using On-Screen Menu Icons
On-Screen Menu Icons are long thin menus that contain information
about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations
by changing this information.
There are two types of On-Screen Menu Icons:
Karaoke On-Screen Menu lcons and general On-Screen Menu
— RETURN Icons.
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— CANCEL Common procedures
To use the karaoke On-Screen Menu Icons
Press [KARAOKE] so it lights (= page 15).
Numeric butions
1 To use the karaoke On-Screen Menu Icons
Press [KARAOKE DISPLAY] during
play or in the stop mode.
The karaoke On-Screen Menu Icons are displayed. F3
To use the general On-Screen Menu Icons
KARAOKE Press [DISPLAY] during play or in the
DISPLAY | stop mode.
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lect the setting.
| e For some functions, the setting will be registered immediate-
ly; for others, [ENTER] or [] (PLAY) must be pressed.
When numbers are displayed (e.g. title No.), the numeric
DISPLAY | buttons are also effective for setting. When numbers are en-
a tered with numeric buttons, press [ENTER] to register the
Example: DVD setting.
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To clear the On-Screen Menu Icons
Press [RETURN] or [CANCEL].
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Calor A OR RE OD. (Can | ¢|f part of the On-Screen Menu Icons is cut off or fails to appear, go
+ = to the initial settings menu to change the position of On-Screen
Messages. The color of the On-Screen Menu Icons can also be
Te ы changed (= page 32, “4 On-Screen Messages").
ii, PP 100 e“A, V" around the icon means that the item can be changed using
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Detailed descriptions of karacke On-Screen Menu Icons
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@ Title number
Track number CD)
Select a number to start play from a title or a track
(6) Key control (= page 15)
Adjust the key in half-tone steps
Ь lowers the key in six steps
tl restores the original key
# raises the key in six steps
(© Guide melody (= page 16)
(Karaoke DVD discs only in which the guide melody 1s recorded
Independently)
Adjust the volume of the gutde melody
1 normal volume
2 Increased volume
OFF the guide melody 1s turned off
(d@) Voice change on and off (= page 16)
When you select “ON”, the disc's vocals are muted while you are
singing
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Switching vocals (= page 15)
(mult audio discs only)
The audio mode you select 1s played
e Karaoke DVD solo discs
——— Vocal OFF (for karaoke)
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ON Vocal ON
es Karaoke DVD duet discs
Vocal OFF (for karaoke)
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1+2 Vocal 1, 2 ON
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vi Vocal 1 only ON (for duet)
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— V2 Vocal 2 only ON {for duet)
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— LR Vocals (Vocals seem to come from the nght)
L No vocals (for karaoke)
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R Vocals {Vocals seem to come from both left and right)
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— L+R Vocals (Vocals seem to come from both left and right)
( One touch karaoke on and off (= page 16)
When you select “uf ” (ON), you can do karaoke with non-
karaoke discs
Dl) ON
mj) OFF
OFF
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(9) Bass boost
The bass 1s emphasized
ON the bass is boosted
OFF normal sound range
(® Master vocal level [DVD]
(Karaoke DVD discs only in which the master vocal is recorded
Independently)
You can adjust the volume of the vocals
1 normal volume
2 increased volume
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Detailed descriptions of general On-Screen Menu Icons
Screen for disc information
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Title number
Select a number to start play from a title
© Chapter number
Select a number to start play from a a chapter
(¢) Elapsed play time
(hour minute second)
Play starts from a time you specify with the numenc buttons
Forexample To start play from 1 hour 6 minutes and
37 seconds Into the disc,
[1] —[0)—>[6]—[3]—>[7)—[ENTER]
@ Soundtrack language number
Specify a soundtrack language number -
Soundtrack language
ENG English SVE Swedish CHI Chinese
FRA French NOR Norwegian KOR Korean
DEU German DAN Danish MAL Malay
ITA — ltalran POR Portuguese | VIE Vietnamese
ESP Spanish RUS Russian THA Thai
NLD Dutch JPN Japanese x Others
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(7) Audio attribute
Shows the audio attributes of the selected soundtrack (cannot be
changed)
EPCM/OO Digita/DTS Signal type
K Sampling frequency (kHz)
b Number of bits (bit)
ch Number of channels*
Vocal Vocals indication for karaoke discs
#You can switch vocals ON or OFF with the cursor buttons
[A, Y]
Karaoke DVD (Solo)
Karaoke DVD (Duet)
——— (OFF) — ON
——— (OFF) «—V1+V2 V1 V2
(g Subtitle language number
Specify a subtitle language number
( Subtitle on/off
Select “ON” or “OFF”
OFF Subtitles cleared
ON Subtitles displayed
(0 Subtitle language
See the table under item
QD Angle number
Specify an angle number
() Track number
Select a number to start play from a track
(D Time display mode
(minute second)
Display 1s changed each time the cursor buttons [4, Y] are
pressed (The times cannot be changed)
Elapsed playing time of the track —— Remaining time of the track
E — Remaining time of the disce———1
@ Audio mode
Specify an audio channel
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(m Playback control (Video CDs with playback control)
Shows whether menu play 1s on or off (cannot be changed here)
OFF Menu plays OFF
ON MenuplayisON ‚,
eDuring program and random play of Video CDs and CDs, the
remaining time of the disc 1s not displayed
#“L+R" can be selected only while the karaoke button on the unit IS
on (= page 15)
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3/2 1ch
1 Subwoofer signal
(not displayed If there 1s no subwoofer signal)
0 No surround
-— 1 Mono surround
2 Stereo surround (left/nght)
1 Center
2 Frontleft+Front nght
3 Front left+ Front right+ Center
Screen for unit information
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(a) A-B repeat play
Play repeats between 2 specified points
During play
Each time you press [ENTER],
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(Pont A)
(Point B)
(A-B repeat play starts)
(Normal play
restored)
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¢ The unit automatically determines the end of a track/title as point
B when the end of the title/track is reached
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Marker
You can mark up to 5 positions that you want to play again
Press [ENTER] once, then press [ENTER] again at the point you
want to mark
e TO mark another position, press the cursor button [I] to select
the next marker
e All the markers are cleared when the unit 1s switched to the
standby mode or the disc tray 15 opened
B To recall a position
Select the marker number with the cursor buttons [{ 4, №] апа
press [ENTER]
EH To clear a marker
Select the marker number with the cursor buttons [ 4, M1] and
(tb) Repeat play press [CANCEL]
Repeat play starts after you select a type of play Cmema mode (= page 23)
C (Chapter) — TT (Title)— OFF Select the picture mode
1 1 C Cinema mode Picture for viewing movies
N Normal mode
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Dialogue Enhancer
(Dolby Digrtal, 3-channei or over only)
Dialogue Enhancer raises dialogue from the center channel
Play mode (m=
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The current play mode 1s shown (cannot be changed here)
PRG Program play
RND Random play
Normal play
Virtual Surround Sound (V S S ) (= page 23)
(Dolby Digital, 2-channel or over only)
Selectthe VS S level during play
1 (Natural effect) —>2 (Emphasized effect)
OFF (Cancel) — ——
Master volume (Analog output only)
Adjust the master volume
— © (mute) or —127 dB (minimum) to 0 dB (maximum)
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* Repeat play and marker functions do not work If the disc's elapsed play time Is not shown on the units FL display
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(1) Slow-motion play (Backward)
(1) Pause/Still
(1) Slow-motron play (Forward) VCD.
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( Rapid reverse
@ Play
mm Rapid advance
For your reference
e The numbers on either side of the shuttle screen indicate the maximum speeds
e Each time the cursor buttons |, I] are pressed, the speed of rapid reverse/advance and siow-motion play increases up to 5 steps
e Some operations are not possible with some discs
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Changing initial settings
Summary of initial settings
This 15 a list of items you are able to change before playing discs {initial settings)
See the relevant pages for more details Underlined values are factory settings
Settings item and content | Page
Audio English/Chinese/Onginal/Other
1 Disc Languages Subtitle Automatic/Enghsh/Chinese/Other 30
Menus English/Chinese/Other
Ratings 8 No Limit/7/6/5/4/3/2/1/0 Lock All 31
Menu Language Enghsh/ H13Z — 32
; On-Screen Messages On/Off
4 On-Screen Messages Color and Position E ros (sightly lower) Violet (slightly lower)/ 32
FL Display Bright/Dim/ Dim During DVD/VCD Play (Auto) 32
TV Aspect 4 3/16 9 8
PCM Down Conversion | No/Yes
7 Digital Audio Output Dolby Digital Bitstream/PCM ] , 38
DTS Digital Surround Off/Bitstream
Setting the Front speakers (L/R) Large/Small
size and Center speaker Large/Small/No
presence of Subwoofer Yes/No
your speakers | Surround speakers (LS/RS) Large/Smail/No
8 Speaker Setting channel Delay time Soro nadar 95 3/10 6/15 9 ms 30
о ) Channel Center channel 0/26 dB
balance Subwoofer channel 0/76 dB
] | Surround (L/R) channel 0/6 dB
2-channel:
Still Mode Automatic/Field/Frame
Audio during Search On/Off
TV Mode (4 3) Pan & Scan/Letterbox
9 Other Settings D Range Compression | Off/On 33
Still Picture Display Off/On
Black Level Control Lighter/Darker
a “| NTSC Disc Output PAL 60/NTSC
Changing initial settings
Change the Initial settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit
to the environment in which it 1s being used
These settings are retained In memory until they are changed, even If
the unit 1s switched to the standby mode
Common procedures
1 Press [SETUP] in the stop mode.
The initial settings screen Is displayed
—RETURN
Numeric buttons ==
2 Press the cursor buttons [A, У 110 5е-
lect the item and press [ENTER].
Each item that can be modified Is displayed
1 Disc Languages (= page 30)
Tea Change the soundtrack language, subtitle language and
| the language used in the disc’s menu