Marantz DV-12S1 Setting the OSD Language On-Screen Display Language, Setting the TV screen size

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Setting the OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language)

The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSD language, or on-screen display language, which refers to the language that is used by the player in menus and

on-screen messages. Additionally, the language that is established at this setting will also be used for the default audio and subtitle language.

Audio1 Audio2 Video LanguageGeneral

Setup Navigator

Language English

OSD Language français

Español

Select the On Screen Language

Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit

Settings: English*

français

Español

* Factory setting

Notes

•The languages that can be selected may be different from those shown above.

•In addition to setting the [OSD Language], the audio and subtitle language are also set at this time. If you wish to change the audio or subtitle language to a different language, make changes in the Setup screen Language menu [Audio Language] and [Subtitle Language] as needed (page 41, 42).

Setting the TV screen size

The [TV Type] screen establishes the size, or more appropriately the width to height ratio of your television or monitor. The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and high- definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio.

Audio1 Audio2 Video LanguageGeneral

Setup Navigator

TV Connection

TV Type Widescreen (16:9)

Standard (4:3)

Widescreen TV 16:9 aspect ratio

Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit

Settings: Widescreen (16:9)*

Standard (4:3)

* Factory setting

Note

There are two screen formats that can be used to display wide-screen format DVDs: letter box and pan & scan. When [Standard (4:3)] is selected in the Setup Navigator, the letter box screen format is automatically selected. To switch the preference to the pan & scan format, make changes in the Setup screen Video menu [TV Screen] setting (page 36).

ENGLISH

Setting analog audio connections to an AV amplifier or receiver

The [Analog Jacks] screen establishes whether analog connections have been made to an AV amplifier or receiver, and if connections are made, whether the connections made are for 2 channel stereo or for 5.1 channel surround sound.

Audio1 Audio2 Video LanguageGeneral

 

Setup Navigator

 

 

 

Amp Connection

 

 

 

 

2 Channel

 

Analog Jacks

 

5.1 Channel

 

 

 

Not Connected

2 channel jacks for L/R

Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit

Settings: 2 Channel*

 

Select if you have made 2 channel connections to

 

an amplifier or receiver.

 

5.1 Channel

 

Select if you have made 5.1 channel connections

 

to an AV amplifier or receiver with the appropriate

 

 

inputs. When this setting is selected, several

 

screens will follow to determine the configuration

 

of your speaker system. These screens are

 

Setting

described in the section ‘To coordinate your

speaker system for 5.1 channel output’ on this

 

page.

 

Not Connected

Up

Select if you have not made connections to an

the

amplifier or receiver or if you have made stereo

 

connections to a TV or monitor.

Player

To coordinate your speaker system for 5.1 channel

 

output

When [5.1 Channel] is selected in the [Analog Jacks] screen, the following screens appear to determine the configuration of your speaker system. In all of the following screens, select [Present] if the speaker in question is present in your system, and [Not Present] if it is not.

[Center Speaker]

Audio1 Audio2 Video LanguageGeneral

 

Setup Navigator

 

 

 

 

 

Amp Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center Speaker

Present

 

 

 

 

Not Present

 

Center speaker is connected

 

to an amplifier

 

 

 

 

Move

ENTER

Select

SETUP

Exit

[Surround Speakers]

Audio1 Audio2 Video LanguageGeneral

 

Setup Navigator

 

 

 

 

 

Amp Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround Speakers

Present

 

 

 

 

Not Present

 

Surround speakers are connected

 

to an amplifier

 

 

 

 

Move

ENTER

Select

SETUP

Exit

[Sub-woofer]

Audio1 Audio2 Video LanguageGeneral

Setup Navigator

Amp Connection

Sub-woofer Present

Not Present

Sub-woofer is connected to an amplifier

Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit

Settings: Present*

Not Present

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Contents This mark applies only to USA model Model DV-12S1 User GuideInformation to User Important Notice For U.S. modelFor Canadian model Pour le modèle CanadienImportant Safety Instructions Features of This Player Compatible with DVD, Video CD and CD formatsUSA model only Line digital progressive-scan component video output Ntsc Easy setup and adjustment using on- screen menusDigital Noise Reduction PRO Video Quality Enhancer Frame SearchDifferences in Disc Composition How to Proceed in This ManualTable of contents THX Checking Accessories Before UsingInserting batteries into the remote control Remote control operationFront Panel Names FunctionsCHP Display WindowNames FunctionsRear Panel Remote Control @3SETUP button 7POWER button1SEARCH button 2PLAY 3 buttonConnecting Your DVD Player Making ConnectionsConnection Guide Video cord Not included Home Theater Component ConnectionsDigital Audio Connections Audio ConnectionsAnalog Audio Connection Channel Audio OUTVideo OUT Video ConnectionsComponent Video OUT System Control ConnectionsSetting Up the Player Using the Setup NavigatorReturn Setting the TV screen size Setting the OSD Language On-Screen Display LanguageTo coordinate your speaker system for 5.1 channel OutputConfirming the settings Setting compatibility with 96 kHz outputTo exit the Setup screen To change other player settings in the Setup screen menusUsing the FL menu Selecting the FL menuTo exit the FL menu Auto P OFF setting Comp Video settingRemot Code setting Comp Video settingPlaying DVDs, Video CDs Getting Started Using Your DVD PlayerCDs DVD/Video CD/CD DVDPlaying DVD-RWs USA Model only DVD-RW When a menu screen is displayedTOP Menu MenuForward and Reverse Chapter Track Skip ForwardStopping Playback and Switching Power Off Resuming playback from where you stoppedDVD-Video/Video CD DVD/Video CD/CDUsing the Setup Screen Menus Adjusting Audio Video SettingsOptions available for each setting appear to the right With the setting indicator litSetup screen closes Changing to the Setup Menu ModeSettings Expert BasicDolby Digital Out Adjusting Audio and Video SettingsDTS Out Linear PCM OutAdjusting the Dynamic Range Audio Soundtrack DVD Mpeg OutDigital Out About source audio output Settings 2 ChannelSetting Your Speaker System For Multichannel Audio Playback When On is selected Adjust the output level from Speakers Gain settingWhen Auto is selected Sound CD Digital DirectSetting the TV Screen Size Settings 43 Letter Box Pan & Scan WideDifferences in screen sizes and DVD formats Settings Interlace Connecting to a progressive scan- compatible TVProgressive Auto Progressive TipSwitching the S-Video Output DVD Setting the position On-screen displaySelecting the type Paused image to display Mode DVD-Video Turning the angle indicator on and offViewing from a Desired Camera Angle Multi-Angle Selecting the type of searchSetting the on-screen Display OSD language Setting Language OptionsSetting Language Subtitle Preferences Setup Screen Menus Selecting an audio language preferenceChanging the Audio Language Multi-Language Function- DVD SettingChanging Audio Type Video CD/CD AudioSelecting a subtitle language preference Selecting a Subtitle Language Multi-Language SubtitlesSubtitle Press Subtitle repeatedly during playbackLanguage code list can be found on When Other is selectedPress Enter to set the new language Language selection screen appearsSelecting a DVD menu language preference Selecting subtitles, assist subtitles or no subtitlesForcing subtitles to be displayed When a DVD with a set Parental Lock level is loaded Setting the Parental Lock Level DVDEntering the password Press Enter to set the new passwordTurning the Screen Saver On and Off Bonus Group Changing the Background Color of the ScreenAuto Disc Menu Blue OtherMove the cursor control joystick down to select VideoSetup Adjusting the Video Quality Digital Noise ReductionDVD/Video CD Press Video ADJ. USTSelect Video Setup, then press Enter Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make adjustments to other settingsPrevious setting will be erased Changes immediatelyViewing a still frame Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance PlaybackViewing slow playback PausePress Search repeatedly to select the type of search Repeat play of a title Repeat play of a chapter/trackRepeat play of a specified section Return to a specified location on a discRandom playback of tracks Randomplaybackoftitles/groupsRandom Play DVD/Video CD/CD RandomPlayback in a Desired Order ProgrammingDVDsProgram Play DVD/Video CD/CD Additional programming options Programming Video CDs, CDsTo erase a program saved in memory -DVD-Video To save a program in memory DVD-VideoPower Resuming playback from where Last Memory was pressedContinuing Playback from a Specified Location Memorizing a Last Memory location to return to laterMemory DVD/Video CD/CD Memorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings FunctionCreating the Function Memory item list Calling up the Function Memory item listErasing the recorded contents When a disc that has memorized settings is loadedClear Condition MemoryViewing Disc Information When you release the button, the information disappearsDVD-Audio DVD-VideoVideo CD with PBC disabled Resetting the Player to System SettingsVideo ON/OFF DVD-RW USA model onlyLanguage Code List Disc Care Additional InformationFor Proper and Long Use This Unit Additional Information Advanced FunctionsSwitch Power to turn off when not using the unit TroubleshootingPower-cord caution Cleaning the playerScreen is suddenly squeezed when the Setup screen is opened Settings are canceledRemote control operation is not possible No pictureDTS TermsAdditional Information PCMSpecifications Is a registered trademark

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