Marantz DV-12S1 manual Selecting a DVD menu language preference, Forcing subtitles to be displayed

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Selecting a DVD menu language preference

In addition to containing different audio languages, DVD may also contain menu screens in different languages as well. Setting a DVD language preference, sets the selected language as a default when DVDs with menu information in that language are encountered.

Selecting [w/ Subtitle Language] automatically assigns the language selected in the [Subtitle Language] setting. Make changes to the [DVD Language] setting in the Setup screen Language menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 30).

Audio1 Audio2 VideoLanguage General

OSD Language – English

Audio Language – English

Subtitle Language Japanesew/ Subtitle Language

Auto Language - OnEnglish

DVD Language EnglishFrench

Subtitle Display - On

Spanish

Subtitle Off -SelectedOther Subtitle

Move

SETUP

Exit

Settings: w/ Subtitle Language*

English

French

Spanish

Other

(For details on how to select other languages, see ‘When “Other” is selected’ on page 43.)

* Factory setting

Notes

•The menu settings may look different from the one shown above.

•If this function is not effective, the languages that can be selected may also be selected in the DVD menu. Press MENU to open the DVD menu and make your selection accordingly.

Selecting subtitles, assist subtitles or no subtitles

Use this function to turn the subtitles on or off. Additionally, some DVDs provide assist subtitles that provide additional explanations of scenes in addition to the standard subtitles for viewers who are hard of hearing. Select [Assist Subtitle] to display these subtitles on DVDs where this function is offered. Make changes to the [Subtitle Display] setting in the Setup screen Language menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 30).

Audio1 Audio2 VideoLanguage General

OSD Language – English

Audio Language – English

Subtitle Language – English

Auto Language – On

DVD Language - EnglishOn

Subtitle Display OnOff

Subtitle Off – SelecAssistedSubtitleSubtitle

Move

SETUP

Exit

Settings: On*

Off

Assist Subtitle

* Factory setting

Notes

•If there is no subtitle information recorded on the DVD, no subtitles are displayed even if this function is set to [On].

•This setting serves as a default as whether or not to display subtitles. Even if this option is set to [Off], subtitles can be displayed by pressing SUBTITLE. Similarly, if this option is set to [On], the subtitles can be turned off by pressing SUBTITLE and then CLEAR.

Forcing subtitles to be displayed

Even when the subtitles are turned off, some DVDs will nevertheless display them on the screen. This setting allows you to select the language of the subtitles to be displayed with this type of DVD.

Select [With Audio] to display the subtitles in the same language as the currently selected audio language. Select [Selected Subtitle] to display the subtitles in the language set in the [Subtitle Language] setting.

Make changes to the [Subtitle Off] setting in the Setup screen Language menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 30).

Audio1 Audio2 VideoLanguage General

OSD Language

– English

Audio Language

– English

Subtitle Language

– Spanish

Auto Language

– On

DVD Language – English

Subtitle Display -

OnWith Audio

Subtitle Off

SelecSelected SubtitleSub itle

Move

 

SETUP

Exit

Settings:With Audio

Selected Subtitle*

* Factory setting

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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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