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2 WARNINGNotes About the Discs3 UsePower sources Grounding or Polarization For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug: For the set with a three-wiregrounding type AC plug: Overloading Object and Liquid Entry Attachments Cleaning Installation Water and Moisture Power-Cord Protection Accessories Ventilation •Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials •Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface 4 AntennasOutdoor antenna grounding Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code Lightning Service Damage Requiring Service • When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed • If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set • If the set has been exposed to rain or water that are specified in the Servicing Replacement parts Safety Check 5 Precautions7 About This Manual8 This Player Can Play the Following DiscsNotes •Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rsor CD-Rs/CD-RWs •Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies •Note on DualDiscs Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs 9 Copyrights10 Index to Parts and ControlsA [/1 (on/standby) button (24) G x (stop) button (25) B Disc tray (24) H ./> (previous/next) buttons (34) C Front panel display (11) I PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (19) D A (open/close) button (24) Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals E H (play) button (24) J (remote sensor) (16) F X (pause) button (25) ADIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (20) BLINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (20) CLINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (17) DS VIDEO OUT jack (17) ECOMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (17) 11 Front panel displayWhen playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (28) When playing back a CD, DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) 12 I ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (25)Jm/M SCAN/SLOW buttons (35) K ZOOM button (25, 51) L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons (25) M AUDIO button (41) N SUBTITLE button (44) O [/1 (on/standby) button (24) P VOL (volume) +/– buttons (57) Q TV/VIDEO button (57) R PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation) button (37, 51) S TIME/TEXT button (38) T MENU button (27) U ENTER button (22) V DISPLAY button (13) W H PLAY button (24) X x STOP button (25) Y X PAUSE button (25) Z SUR (surround) button (42) wj ANGLE button (44) ATV [/1 (on/standby) button (57) BZ OPEN/CLOSE button (25) CNumber buttons (27) DCLEAR button (29) ETOP MENU button (27) FC/X/x/c buttons (27) GO RETURN button (25) H/REPLAY/STEP/ ADVANCE/STEP buttons (25, 35) 13 Guide to the Control Menu Display14 List of Control Menu itemsItem Item Name, Function TITLE (page 35)/SCENE (page 35)/TRACK (page 35) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played CHAPTER (page 35)/INDEX (page 35) Selects the chapter or index to be played TRACK (page 35) Selects the track to be played ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 27) PLAY LIST TIME/TEXT (page 35) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time Input the time code for picture and music searching Displays the DVD/CD text, or the DATA CD/DATA DVD track/file name PROGRAM (page 29) Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want SHUFFLE (page 31) Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order REPEAT (page 32) album repeatedly A-BREPEAT (page 33) Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 45) the program you are watching SHARPNESS (page 47) Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture PARENTAL CONTROL (page 54) Set to prohibit playback on this player SETUP (page 58) QUICK Setup (page 22) of the TV and the audio output signal CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting ALBUM (page 48) Selects the album to be played FILE (page 35) Selects the JPEG image file to be played DATE (page 51) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera INTERVAL (page 53) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen EFFECT (page 53) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show 15 MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 52)zHint 16 Hooking Up the PlayerStep 1: Unpacking Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote 17 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords18 BIf you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jackWhen connecting to a wide screen TV 19 Using the PROGRESSIVE buttonEach time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows: PROGRESSIVE AUTO PROGRESSIVE VIDEO m NORMAL (INTERLACE) ◆PROGRESSIVE AUTO Select this setting when: –your TV accepts progressive signals, and –the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks ◆PROGRESSIVE VIDEO –the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for ◆NORMAL (INTERLACE) –your TV does not accept progressive signals, or About DVD software types and the conversion method 20 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords21 AConnecting to audio L/R input jacks• Surround effect (page 43) TV: Dynamic Theater, Dynamic, Wide, Night Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night BConnecting to a digital audio input jackConnect using a coaxial digital cord (not supplied) • Surround effect Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch) 22 Step 5: Connecting the Power CordStep 6: Quick Setup23 7 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type◆If you have a 4:3 standard TV •4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 60) • 16:9 (page 60) 8 Press ENTER If you did not connect an AV amplifier (receiver), select “NO,” then go to step 10Press X/x to select the type of Dolby Digital signal you wish to send to your amplifier (receiver) 11Press ENTER “DTS” is selected 13Press ENTER Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete 24 Playing Discs25 Additional operationsOperation Stop Press Pause Resume play after Press X or H pause Press track, or scene in continuous play mode Go back to the previous chapter Stop play and remove Press Z the disc Replay the previous scene*1 REPLAY during playback Briefly fast forward the current scene*2 ADVANCE during Magnify the image*3 Press ZOOM repeatedly. Press CLEAR to cancel Playback quickly or slowly with soundDuring playback, press FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY The speed changes when you press either FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY To return to normal playback Discs Press H Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from opening it When the player is in standby mode, press ORETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the remote To unlock the disc tray When the player is in standby mode, press ORETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again Resuming Playback From 26 the Point Where YouStopped the Disc (Multi-disc 27 Using the DVD’s MenuSelecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD 28 Playing VIDEO CDs WithPBC Functions (PBC Playback) 29 Various Play ModeFunctions30 3 Press X/x to select “SET press ENTERt,” then 4 Press c 5 Select the title, chapter, or track you want to program ◆When playing a DVD VIDEO ◆When playing a VIDEO CD, or CD 7 Press H to start Program Play To return to normal play To change or cancel a program Follow step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programmed order 2Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.” 3Press ENTER 31 Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)1 Press DISPLAY during playback 2 Press X/x to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER Discs The options for “SHUFFLE” appear 3 Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled • TITLE • CHAPTER ◆When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • TRACK ◆When Program Play is activated •ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Program Play 4 Press ENTER Shuffle Play starts Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step zHints 32 Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)You can use a combination of Shuffle or Program Play modes 2 Press X/x to select (REPEAT), then press ENTER The options for “REPEAT” appear 3 Press X/x to select the item to be repeated • DISC: repeats all of the titles DISC • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter ◆When playing a DVD-RW •DISC: repeats all the titles of the selected type •TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc •CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter • DISC: repeats all of the tracks • TRACK: repeats the current track TRACK ◆When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD with MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files • DISC: repeats all of the albums • ALBUM: repeats the current album ALBUM • TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track ◆When Program Play or Shuffle Play is activated • ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle Play Repeat Play starts 33 The options for “A-BREPEAT” appearSearching for a Particular Point on a 34 Disc35 Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc36 ◆When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD without PBC PlaybackINDEX ◆When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback SCENE ◆When playing a CD ◆When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD ALBUM TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only) FILE (JPEG image files only) Example: when you select If you make a mistake Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number 5 Press ENTER The player starts playback from the selected number To search for a scene using the time code (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RWonly) In step 2, select 2Press ENTER “T **:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.” 3Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER 37 Searching by Scene38 Checking the PlayingTime and Remaining Time39 Checking the play information of the discTo check the DVD/CD text To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) album name, etc Checking the information on the front panel displayWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW Disc the About Information Viewing 40 When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)Playing time and number of the current track Track name Current album and track number When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or CD Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc You can also check the time information and text using the Control Menu •Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly 41 Changing the Sound 44 Changing the AnglesDisplaying the Subtitles 45 Adjusting the PlaybackPicture3 Press X/x to select the setting you want •STANDARD:displays a standard picture •CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level •MEMORY: adjusts the picture in greater detail The selected setting takes effect When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or “CINEMA 2” is recommended 46 Adjusting the picture items in “MEMORY”You can adjust each element of the picture individually •PICTURE: changes the contrast •BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall brightness •COLOR: makes the colors deeper or lighter •HUE: changes the color balance The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears 2 Press C/c to adjust the picture contrast 3 Press ENTER The adjustment is saved, and “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar appears 4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust “BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and “HUE.” Press O RETURN , or DISPLAY 47 Sharpening the Pictures48 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files49 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files50 Selecting an album1 Press MENU 2 Press X/x to select the album you want to play 3 Press H (page 50) To select JPEG image files, see “Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 51) To stop playback To go to the next or previous page Press c or C To turn on or off the display Press MENU repeatedly Selecting an MP3 audio track1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER The list of tracks in the album appears 2 Press X/x to select a track, and press Playback starts from the selected track To return to the previous display To go to the next or previous MP3 audio track 51 Selecting a JPEG image file1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press PICTURE NAVI 2 Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view, and press ENTER The selected image appears Example To go to the next or previous JPEG image file To rotate a JPEG image Example: when X is pressed once Rotating direction To magnify a JPEG image (ZOOM) To return to normal view, press CLEAR ◆When pressed once (x2) The image enlarges twice the original size ◆When pressed twice (x4) The image enlarges four times the original size To stop viewing the JPEG image While viewing JPEG image files, you can set options such as “INTERVAL” The date the picture was taken is displayed beside “DATE” in the Control Menu Images JPEG and Audio MP3 Enjoying 52 Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show53 Setting the pace for a slide show (INTERVAL)You can set the time the slides are displayed on the screen 2 Press X/x to select (INTERVAL), then press ENTER The options for “INTERVAL” appear 3 Press X/x to select a setting •NORMAL: sets the duration to between 6 to 9 seconds •FAST: sets a duration shorter than NORMAL •SLOW 1: sets a duration longer than •SLOW 2: sets a duration longer than SLOW Selecting the slides’ appearance (EFFECT)You can select the way the slides are displayed during a slide show 2 Press X/x to select (EFFECT), then press ENTER The options for “EFFECT” appear •MODE 1: the image sweeps in from top to bottom •MODE 2: the image sweeps in from left to right •MODE 3: the image stretches out from the center of the screen •MODE 4: the images randomly cycle through the effects •MODE 5: the next image slides over the previous image •OFF: turns off this function 54 Locking Discs (CUSTOMTo play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears 55 Parental Control (limited playback)1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode 2 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press 3 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER 4 Enter or re-enteryour 4-digitpassword using the number buttons, then press The display for setting the playback limitation level appears 5 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” then press ENTER The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed The area is selected 7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press ENTER The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed 8 Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER Parental Control setting is complete The lower the value, the stricter the limitation To turn off the Parental Control function Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step To play a disc for which Parental Control is set 1Insert the disc and press H The display for entering your password appears 56 Changing the password3 Press X/x to select “PASSWORD t,” then press ENTER 4 Enter your 4-digitpassword using the number buttons, then press ENTER 6 To confirm your password, re-enterit using the number buttons, then press If you make a mistake entering your password Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number 57 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote58 Using the Setup Display60 Settings for the Display62 Settings for the Sound◆DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RWonly) – DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 63) DOLBYNormally, select this position DOLBY SUR- Multi-channelaudio signals are SUR ROUNDoutput to 2 channels for enjoying surround sounds ROUND ◆DIGITAL OUT Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack OFF The influence of the digital circuit upon the analog circuit is minimal 63 Setting the digital output signal◆DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RWonly) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “DOWNMIX” item in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 63) DIGITAL component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder ◆DTS Selects whether or not to output DTS signals DTS decoder component with a built-inDTS decoder ◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal and 96kHz/24bit All types of signals including 48kHz/16bit The audio signals of DVD VIDEOs are always converted to 48kHz/16bit 96kHz/24bit are output in their original format. However, if the signal is encrypted for copyright protection purposes the signal is only output as 48kHz/16bit 64 Troubleshooting65 OperationThe remote does not function ,The batteries in the remote are weak ,There are obstacles between the remote and the player ,The distance between the remote and the player is too far ,The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the player The disc does not play ,The disc is turned over Insert the disc with the playback side facing down ,The disc is skewed ,The player cannot play certain discs (page 8) ,The region code on the DVD does not match the player ,Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 5) The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 49) ,The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.” ,The data is not MPEG-1Audio Layer III data ,The player cannot play audio tracks in mp3PRO format ,“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 52) The JPEG image file cannot be played (page 49) ,The file has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.” ,The image does not fit the screen (the image is reduced) ,“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 52) ,“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO” (page 52) The album/track/file names are not displayed correctly The disc does not start playing from the beginning ,Resume play has taken effect (page 26) The player starts playing the disc automatically ,“AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON” (page 61) Playback stops automatically Information Additional 66 The language for the sound track cannot be changedTry using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote ,Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played ,The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off ,Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played ,The DVD prohibits the changing of subtitles The angles cannot be changed ,Multi-anglesare not recorded on the DVD being played ,The angle can only be changed when the “” indicator lights up on the front panel display (page 11) ,The DVD prohibits changing of the angles The player does not operate properly ,The self-diagnosisfunction was activated. (See the table on page 67.) ,Child Lock is set (page 25) ,The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you want to play is broken ,The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF (page 48) 67 Self-diagnosisFunctionGlossary68 DVD VIDEO (page 7)9.4GB, and double-layerand double-sidedDVD is 17 GB DVD-RW (page 7) DVD-RW DVD+RW (page 7) File (page 48, 51) Film based software, Video based software (page 19) Normal (Interlace) format (page 19) Progressive format (page 19) Progressive JPEG Title (page 11) 69 Specifications70 Language Code List71 Index
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