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Customizing the function settings (Continued)

Audio

Speaker Setting

To select various parameters for the analog 5.1 channel output.

5.1ch

When a 5.1 channel surround system is connected to this player.

Go to the next step (see below) for detailed selections.

2ch

When a 2 channel stereo system is connected to this player.

When you selected “5.1ch”:

Set the speaker sizes, distance to each speaker and the crossover frequency.

1

Select a speaker by pressing

/ / / buttons, and

 

press OK button.

 

2

Select the size by pressing /

buttons, and press OK

 

button.

 

 

Front Left / Front Right

 

Small:

Select if the speaker cannot output low

 

frequency.

Large:

Select if the speaker can output low

 

frequency.

Center / L Surround / R Surround

Small:

Select if the speaker cannot output low

 

frequency.

Large:

Select if the speaker can output low

 

frequency.

None:

When the speaker is not connected.

Subwoofer

 

Use:

When a subwoofer is connected.

Don’t Use:

When a subwoofer is not connected.

Crossover Setting

Low frequency under which you set here will be of a subwoofer. Select one from 80 Hz/100 Hz/120 Hz.

 

Ft

 

 

 

Select a distance to each speaker from the listening

 

position.

 

 

3

Select “Next” by pressing

/ / / buttons, and press

 

OK button.

 

 

 

The next screen appears.

 

 

4

Select “Automatic Test Tone” by pressing / /

/

 

buttons, and press OK button.

 

 

A test signal is sent to each speaker. Adjust each of the

 

volumes by pressing /

, selecting speakers by

/ ,

 

so that each speaker can sound at the same volume. For

 

further adjustment, check the channel balance on the

 

amplifi er.

 

 

5

When complete, select “OK” and press OK button.

Language

Disc Menu Language

To select a preferred language for disc menus.

English

To display disc menus in English.

French

To display disc menus in French.

Japanese

To display disc menus in Japanese.

Others

To make a further language choice.

After pressing OK button, follow steps 1) – 4) below.

1)Obtain the language code of the preferred language from the Language code list ( page 58).

2)Select the fi rst character by pressing / buttons.

3)Press / buttons to shift. Select the second character by pressing / buttons.

4)Select “OK” and press OK button.

Note

Some discs may be played in a different language from that you selected. A prior language may be programmed by the disc.

Subtitle Language

To select a preferred language for subtitles.

None

To disable subtitles.

English

To display subtitles in English.

French

To display subtitles in French.

Japanese

To display subtitles in Japanese.

Others

To make a further language choice.

After pressing OK button, follow steps 1) – 4) below.

1)Obtain the language code of the preferred language from the Language code list ( page 58).

2)Select the fi rst character by pressing / buttons.

3)Press / buttons to shift. Select the second character by pressing / buttons.

4)Select “OK” and press OK button.

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Contents HD DVD player See service procedure This HD DVD player employs a Laser SystemMay result in hazardous radiation exposure Location of the required label 24!.4.3!&%49 .3425#4/.3 Connection Internet Precautions Do not use the unit when moisture condensation may occur Moisture condensation occurs during the following casesFeatures Customer support AccessoriesRemote control Batteries AAAx4 Hdmi cableTable of Contents 7Firmware update 7Playable files7Picture Others 7Audio 7Language 7Ethernet 7General Index to parts and controls Front panelSee pages with arrows for details 7 6 Rear panelDisc indicator DisplayRemote control ReturnOpen the cover Insert batteries Preparation of the remote controlOperating with the remote control Close the coverRelease Operating your TV with the remote controlWhile holding Programming for TV controlInstructions and actual buttons Hint on reading this manualIcons for function applicability Icon DiscConnections Press Connecting to a TVSwitching output signals and setting the resolution ControlPress remote control Press repeatedly remote controlConnecting to a TV with component video inputs Connecting to an audio system Via digital audio output Via 5.1ch analog audio outputVia Hdmi output Playback Basic Recordable discs you can play on this player Disc compatibilityPre-recorded discs Disc SpecificationOn cleaning discs On handling discsOn storing discs Press ON/STANDBY Powering on/Loading a discPress Front panel or Remote control DownStopping playback / Pausing playback Playing a discLoad a disc and close the disc tray. Press / / / to select the title you want Using A/B/C/D buttonsPress To select the title You want Playing from the top menuDisplayed on the TV screen Selecting the sound of a disc recorded in DVD VR modeDuring playback, press Selecting the soundSelecting subtitles Press during playbackPress while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles Selecting the camera anglePlaying at various speeds Playing in fast reverse or fast forwardLocating by entering a section number Area you want to inputPress the number buttons to Locating by entering elapsed timePlayback Advanced To select the repeat mode You can repeat a desired sectionPlaying MP3/WMA files on a CD Press / to select a filePlayable files Using Extension ports Using the cursor function Checking the current status and settings Page Internet connection Internet connection feature Outline Before usingConnection requirement Basic Playback Connecting using a router e.g. Adsl Connection1st Dhcp Setting 2nd Proxy Setting3rd NTP Server Setting User information setting Select an item from the menu Sufficient bandwidthPages 44 to Page Others During stop, press Customizing the function settingsPress / to select the setting item, then Returns toProgressive TV Picture Audio BitstreamDownmixed PCM Language Ethernet Select On or Off by pressing / buttons. On GeneralSet the details Select the desired limitation level by pressing / buttonsPress / / / buttons to select the input area Auto Power OffUpdate Firmware update 123Language code list Output sound conversion table PCMBefore calling service personnel Specification Component output Y, PB PRYour Responsibility Limited Ninety 90 Day Warranty on LaborLimited One 1 Year Warranty on Parts Rental UnitsHow to Obtain Warranty Services Canadian Warranty Information Garantie Canadienne This 12-month warranty will be strictly adhered toMemo Memo Memo Information on Customer Support
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