Marantz DV-12S1 manual Adjusting Audio Video Settings, Using the Setup Screen Menus

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Adjusting

Audio and

Video Settings

Using the Setup Screen

Menus

The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen. These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings. The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual. The procedure on this page provides a basic outline for using the Setup screen menus.

When setting up for the first time

It is recommended to set up player using the Setup Navigator (page 20). If you selected [Auto Start Off] when the Setup Navigator appeared, you may still set up the player using the Setup Navigator in the General menu screen.

If you choose not to use the Setup Navigator, be sure to make the necessary settings in the Setup screen

Audio 1, Audio 2, Video, and Language menus as described on the following pages.

Some DVDs start playing automatically when loaded in the player. If a DVD has been loaded, be sure to press STOP 7 before proceeding.

OPEN/CLOSE

 

POWER

 

DISPLAY

F.MEMO

VIDEO ADJ.

 

A-B

REPEAT

PROGRAM

 

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

 

TOP MENU

ENTER

MENU

 

 

 

 

3, 4, 5, 6

RETURN

 

SETUP

2

1

2

3

 

 

 

4

5

6

 

7

8

9

 

SEARCH

0

+10

 

CLEAR

 

LAST MEMO

 

 

 

CONDITION

 

 

 

MEMO

 

RC-12DVS1

1

 

 

DVD PLAYER DV-12S1

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

 

VIDEO ON/OFF

OPEN/CLOSE

DIMMER

RANDOM

 

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY

FL OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGLISH

 

 

1

Press POWER on the front panel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Press SETUP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Setup screen appears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Example)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio1

Audio2

Video

Language

General

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital Out – Dolby Digital

 

 

 

DTS Out – Off

 

 

Linear PCM Out – Down Sample On

 

 

 

MPEG Out – MPEG 3PCM

 

 

 

Digital Out – On

 

 

 

Move

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Move the cursor control joystick right or left to

 

select the menu you want.

 

As each menu is selected with the cursor, the settings

 

appear below the menu heading.

 

4 Move the cursor control joystick down to enter

 

the menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The top item within the menu becomes highlighted.

 

(Example)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio1

Audio2

Video

Language

General

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

 

 

Dolby Digital Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS Out -

 

Dolby Digital 3PCM

ADJUSTINGAUDIO

GETTINGSTARTED

 

 

 

 

Linear PCM Out – Down Sample On

 

 

MPEG Out – MPEG 3PCM

 

 

 

 

Digital Out – On

 

 

 

 

Move

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

Exit

 

 

 

 

 

5 Move the cursor control joystick up or down to

 

 

select the setting you want to change.

ANDVIDEOSETTINGS

USINGYOURDVDPLAYER

The options available for each setting appear to the right

 

 

when the setting is selected. The current setting appears

 

 

with the setting indicator lit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 Move the cursor control joystick right to enter

 

 

the setting options.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Example)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio1

Audio2

Video

Language

General

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital Out

Dolby Digital

 

 

 

 

 

DTS Out -

Dolby Digital 3PCM

 

 

 

 

Linear PCM Out – Down Sample On

 

/

 

 

MPEG Out – MPEG 3PCM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital Out – On

 

 

 

 

Move

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

Select

SETUP

Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not all menu options can be changed while a disc is playing. In these cases, the options appear grayed out on the screen and cannot be adjusted. To change these settings, press STOP 7 first before pressing

SETUP.

Operating the menu after pressing STOP 7 may cancel the resume function.

Some menu options are not immediately effective if set while a disc is playing. To make these settings effective, stop playback and then start again, or change the settings while the disc is stopped.

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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 USA model only Features of This PlayerCompatible with DVD, Video CD and CD formats 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 buttonConnection Guide Connecting Your DVD PlayerMaking Connections Video cord Not included Home Theater Component ConnectionsDigital Audio Connections Audio ConnectionsAnalog Audio Connection Channel Audio OUTVideo OUT Video ConnectionsComponent Video OUT System Control ConnectionsReturn Setting Up the PlayerUsing the Setup Navigator 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 menusTo exit the FL menu Using the FL menuSelecting 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 OutDigital Out Adjusting the Dynamic Range Audio Soundtrack DVDMpeg 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 DirectDifferences in screen sizes and DVD formats Setting the TV Screen SizeSettings 43 Letter Box Pan & Scan Wide Settings Interlace Connecting to a progressive scan- compatible TVProgressive Auto Progressive TipSelecting the type Paused image to display Switching the S-Video Output DVDSetting the position On-screen 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 appearsForcing subtitles to be displayed Selecting a DVD menu language preferenceSelecting subtitles, assist subtitles or no subtitles 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 RandomProgram Play DVD/Video CD/CD Playback in a Desired OrderProgrammingDVDs 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

DV-12S1 specifications

The Marantz DV-12S1 is a high-end universal DVD player that combines cutting-edge technology with exquisite audio and video performance. Designed for the discerning home theater enthusiast, the DV-12S1 offers an impressive array of features that cater to both DVD and audio disc playback.

One of the standout characteristics of the DV-12S1 is its ability to play a wide variety of disc formats, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD-DA, CD-R, and CD-RW. This versatility allows users to enjoy their favorite movies, music, and even high-resolution audio content, making it a comprehensive solution for home entertainment.

At the heart of the DV-12S1 is Marantz's proprietary technology that enhances both audio and video quality. The player incorporates advanced video processing capabilities, including upscaling of standard DVDs to near-1080p resolution. This feature ensures that even older DVD collections look sharp and vibrant on high-definition displays, providing an immersive viewing experience.

On the audio front, the DV-12S1 is equipped with high-quality D/A converters that deliver exceptional sound fidelity. The player supports various audio formats, including high-resolution audio tracks, allowing audiophiles to enjoy crystal-clear sound reproduction. The balanced XLR outputs are a notable inclusion, enabling users to connect the player to high-end audio systems for optimal performance.

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User-friendly features such as an intuitive on-screen menu and remote control enhance the overall experience. Furthermore, the DV-12S1 includes a range of connectivity options, including HDMI, composite, and S-video outputs, making it compatible with various home theater setups.

In summary, the Marantz DV-12S1 is a sophisticated universal player that stands out for its versatility, exceptional audio and video performance, and robust build quality. Whether you're a film buff or an audiophile, the DV-12S1 is a worthy addition to any high-end home entertainment system.