Marantz DV8300 manual Thx

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WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the prod- uct and to protect it from overheating, to prevent fire haz- ard, the openings should never be blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also do not put the apparatus on the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric having a thick pile.

Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5°C – +35°C (+41°F – +95°F); less than 85%RH (cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install in the following locations

÷Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light

÷Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly ventilated location

THX

With their experience in movie making and DVD mastering, Lucasfilm engineers researched the capabilities of the DVD format. They have identified many key areas of importance within the DVD player system that are necessary to ensure the highest quality possible for video and audio playback.

The THX select DVD specification was created to realize the full potential of the format.

The THX DVD program is a number of technical and performance specifications developed to make certain that the audio and video quality of every DVD recording is reproduced as accurately as possible.

Thus exploiting the medium’s maximum potential.

Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.

On the bonnet of the unit.

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Contents Model DV8300 User Guide For Canadian model Important Safety Instructions THX Table Of Contents Features Before You StartPutting the batteries in the remote control What’s in the boxClose the cover Use within the operating range and angle, as shownDiscs compatible with this player MP3 compatibility information DVD Video regionsCD-ROM must be ISO 9660 compatible Connecting Up Easy SetupConnecting audio and video cables Connecting system control connectionsHome theater video connections Connecting S-Video cablesVideo or composite video? Connecting analog audio cables Connecting optical cablesConnecting coaxial cables Home theater audio connectionsDisplay Controls & DisplaysCharacter display Remote control Random pages 29Angle Last Memo Clear Clear TOP Menu SearchDisc tray Front panelDisplay Using the FL menu Getting StartedUsing the Setup Navigator Press Power button on the front panel to switch onPress Setup Select ‘Start’Choose an OSD menu language Select the type of TV you havePress Setup to exit Select ‘Save Changes’ to make the settingsCongratulations, set up is complete Switch the player on Playing discsPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Press 3to start playbackBasic playback controls ButtonNavigating DVD disc menus Navigating Video CD PBC menusNavigating DVD-RW discs menus Press MenuPlaying Discs IntroductionFinding what you want on a disc Press Search repeatedly to choose betweenViewing slow playback Viewing a still frameFrame by frame advance playback Viewing one frame at a time Switching camera angles Switching subtitlesTo switch the camera angle, press Angle Current subtitle language is shown on-screenSwitching audio language Switching audio channelTo switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedly To set audio language preferences, seePress Program Making a program listEnter the title/chapter numbers for your program list Programming tips Enter the track numbers for your program listUsing random play Press Random repeatedly to select a random play modeRandom Title/Group DVD only Press Enter or 3to start random playUsing repeat play Press Repeat during playback to select a repeat modeLooping a section of a disc To resume normal playback, press Clear TipPress 7 if you want to stop playback here To resume playback, load the disc and press Last MemoIf the disc starts auto playback, stop it first Memorizing disc settings Condition Memory Using setup menu shortcuts To add a menu item to the shortcut listTo use the shortcut menu To delete an item from the shortcut menuTo show/switch the information displayed, press Display Displaying disc informationPlaying MP3s Playing MP3sDisplays when playing Displays when stoppedSearching for folders and tracks Displaying MP3 informationTotal number of Track Using the MP3 NavigatorMenu Exit the MP3 Navigator Making a program list of MP3 tracks Press Program to enter the MP3 Program screenUse the number buttons to enter a three-digit folder number Use the number buttons to enter a three-digit track numberDVD Setup Menu Using the Setup menuSetup Menu Mode Default setting ExpertOSD Settings Audio settingsOSD Language On Screen DisplayDefault Dolby Digital Dolby Digital OutDTS Out Linear PCM OutMpeg Out Digital OutSacd Playback Virtual SurroundAudio Out If you connected this player to your amplifier usingAbout source audio output Speaker Setting This setting does not apply to Sacd playbackSub On Surround Large Distance all 3.0m Subwoofer SW can only be set to On or OffGain Settings Default setting FixCD Digital Direct Video settings TV ScreenVideo Out Frame SearchBackground Component VideoSelecting a preset Select a presetYou can also access these settings by pressing Video ADJ Memory 1, 2, 3 User presets see page 51 for more on theseSelect ‘Video Setup’ Creating your own settingPress Enter to save your changes Angle Indicator Select ‘Video Setup’ Press DisplayDefault setting Auto Still PictureDefault Setting English Language settingsAudio Language Subtitle Language Subtitle LanguageDefault Setting w/Subtitle Language Auto LanguageDVD Language For Auto Language to work, the Audio LanguageGeneral settings Setup NavigatorSubtitle Display Subtitle OffRegistering a new password Changing your passwordSetting/changing the Parental Lock level Setting/changing the Country CodeAuto Disc Menu Bonus GroupGroup Playback Press Enter twiceAdditional Information Hints on installation Power cord cautionMoving the player Don’tGlossary Mpeg video Multi-sessionOptical digital output Packed PCM DVD-Audio onlyTroubleshooting Some settings in the Setup Menu do not appear Remote control doesnt seem to workPicture disturbance during playback or dark No audio, or audio is distortedCannot play multi-channel audio No digital audio outputCannot output 192kHz or 176.4kHz digital audio Cannot output 96kHz or 88.2kHz digital audioResetting the Player To reset the player, press and holdCountry Code List Language code listAdditional Information When viewing on a standard TV or monitor Specifications GeneralWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime Additional Information Is a registered trademark