Marantz DV-12S1 manual Adjusting the Dynamic Range Audio Soundtrack DVD, Mpeg Out, Digital Out

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MPEG Out

This player is capable of outputting the MPEG digital bitstream. When the player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in MPEG decoder, select the [MPEG] setting. Otherwise, select [MPEG 3 PCM] to convert the digital signal to the PCM signal, the digital signal output from a CD.

Audio1 Audio2 Video Language General

Dolby Digital Out – Dolby Digital

DTS Out – Off

Linear PCM Out – Down Sample On

MPEG Out - PCMMPEG

Digital Out –OnMPEG 3PCM

Move

SETUP

Exit

Settings: MPEG

MPEG 3 PCM*

* Factory setting

Digital Out

Depending on your preferences and the type of connections made, you may opt not to have the digital audio signal output at all. When this setting is set to [Off] there is no signal output from the digital audio output jacks.

Make changes to the [Digital Out] setting in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 30).

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 OnOn

Off

Move

SETUP

Exit

Settings: On (Digital signal is output)*

Off (Digital signal is not output)

* Factory setting

Adjusting the Dynamic Range

of the Audio Soundtrack – DVD

Audio DRC stands for Audio Dynamic Range Compression. When Audio DRC is on, soft sounds such as dialog can be heard more clearly without making loud sounds even louder. Select from three levels of compression depending on how much effect you want. When Audio DRC is set to [Off], there is no effect on the audio source.

Make changes to the [Audio DRC] setting in the Setup screen Audio 2 menu.

Audio1 Audio2 Video Language General

Audio DRC High

Audio Out – Medium

Speaker Setting Low

Gain Setting – Off

CD Digital Direct – Off

Move

SETUP

Exit

Settings: High

(maximum compression of audio source)

Medium

(moderate compression of audio source)

Low

(very little compression of audio source)

Off*

* Factory setting

Note

Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby Digital audio sources.

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Contents Model DV-12S1 User Guide This mark applies only to USA modelImportant Notice For U.S. model Information to UserFor Canadian model Pour le modèle CanadienImportant Safety Instructions USA model only Features of This PlayerCompatible with DVD, Video CD and CD formats Easy setup and adjustment using on- screen menus Line digital progressive-scan component video output NtscDigital Noise Reduction PRO Video Quality Enhancer Frame SearchHow to Proceed in This Manual Differences in Disc CompositionTable of contents THX Before Using Checking AccessoriesInserting batteries into the remote control Remote control operationNames Functions Front PanelDisplay Window CHPNames FunctionsRear Panel Remote Control 7POWER button @3SETUP button1SEARCH button 2PLAY 3 buttonConnection Guide Connecting Your DVD PlayerMaking Connections Home Theater Component Connections Video cord Not includedAudio Connections Digital Audio ConnectionsAnalog Audio Connection Channel Audio OUTVideo Connections Video OUTSystem Control Connections Component Video OUTReturn Setting Up the PlayerUsing the Setup Navigator Setting the OSD Language On-Screen Display Language Setting the TV screen sizeTo coordinate your speaker system for 5.1 channel OutputSetting compatibility with 96 kHz output Confirming the settingsTo 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 Comp Video setting Auto P OFF settingRemot Code setting Comp Video settingGetting Started Using Your DVD Player Playing DVDs, Video CDsCDs DVD/Video CD/CD DVDWhen a menu screen is displayed Playing DVD-RWs USA Model only DVD-RWTOP Menu MenuChapter Track Skip Forward Forward and ReverseResuming playback from where you stopped Stopping Playback and Switching Power OffDVD-Video/Video CD DVD/Video CD/CDAdjusting Audio Video Settings Using the Setup Screen MenusOptions available for each setting appear to the right With the setting indicator litChanging to the Setup Menu Mode Setup screen closesSettings Expert BasicAdjusting Audio and Video Settings Dolby Digital OutDTS Out Linear PCM OutDigital Out Adjusting the Dynamic Range Audio Soundtrack DVDMpeg Out Settings 2 Channel About source audio outputSetting Your Speaker System For Multichannel Audio Playback Adjust the output level from Speakers Gain setting When On is selectedWhen Auto is selected Sound CD Digital DirectDifferences in screen sizes and DVD formats Setting the TV Screen SizeSettings 43 Letter Box Pan & Scan Wide Connecting to a progressive scan- compatible TV Settings InterlaceProgressive Auto Progressive TipSelecting the type Paused image to display Switching the S-Video Output DVDSetting the position On-screen display Turning the angle indicator on and off Mode DVD-VideoViewing from a Desired Camera Angle Multi-Angle Selecting the type of searchSetting Language Options Setting the on-screen Display OSD languageSetting Language Subtitle Preferences Setup Screen Menus Selecting an audio language preferenceSetting Changing the Audio Language Multi-Language Function- DVDChanging Audio Type Video CD/CD AudioSelecting a Subtitle Language Multi-Language Subtitles Selecting a subtitle language preferenceSubtitle Press Subtitle repeatedly during playbackWhen Other is selected Language code list can be found onPress 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 Setting the Parental Lock Level DVD When a DVD with a set Parental Lock level is loadedEntering the password Press Enter to set the new passwordTurning the Screen Saver On and Off Changing the Background Color of the Screen Bonus GroupAuto Disc Menu Blue OtherAdjusting the Video Quality Digital Noise Reduction Move the cursor control joystick down to select VideoSetupDVD/Video CD Press Video ADJ. USTRepeat steps 4 and 5 to make adjustments to other settings Select Video Setup, then press EnterPrevious setting will be erased Changes immediatelyStill Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback Viewing a still frameViewing slow playback PausePress Search repeatedly to select the type of search Repeat play of a chapter/track Repeat play of a titleRepeat play of a specified section Return to a specified location on a discRandomplaybackoftitles/groups Random playback of tracksRandom Play DVD/Video CD/CD RandomProgram Play DVD/Video CD/CD Playback in a Desired OrderProgrammingDVDs Programming Video CDs, CDs Additional programming optionsTo save a program in memory DVD-Video To erase a program saved in memory -DVD-VideoResuming playback from where Last Memory was pressed PowerContinuing Playback from a Specified Location Memorizing a Last Memory location to return to laterMemorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings Function Memory DVD/Video CD/CDCreating the Function Memory item list Calling up the Function Memory item listWhen a disc that has memorized settings is loaded Erasing the recorded contentsClear Condition MemoryWhen you release the button, the information disappears Viewing Disc InformationDVD-Audio DVD-VideoResetting the Player to System Settings Video CD with PBC disabledVideo ON/OFF DVD-RW USA model onlyLanguage Code List Additional Information Disc CareFor Proper and Long Use This Unit Additional Information Advanced FunctionsTroubleshooting Switch Power to turn off when not using the unitPower-cord caution Cleaning the playerSettings are canceled Screen is suddenly squeezed when the Setup screen is openedRemote control operation is not possible No pictureTerms DTSPCM Additional InformationSpecifications Is a registered trademark

DV-12S1 specifications

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