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CAUTION
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
CONGRATULATIONS
Features of This Player
Compatible with DVD, Super VCD (IEC standard), Video CD and CD formats
Compatible with a wide range of DVD digital audio output formats
Equipped with six channel discrete audio output and an internal Dolby Digital decoder
You can enjoy the unique operation of a 3-disc changer
Wide range of DVD viewing options
Multi-Language Subtitles (page 42)
Multiple Languages (page 43)
Multi-Angle (page 49)
Energy-saving design
How to Proceed in This Manual
Get familiar with the player.
Make the necessary connections.
Set up the necessary player menus.
Play a disc.
Table of Contents
Before Using........................................ 8
Names and Functions....................... 10
Making Connections......................... 16
Setting Up the Player .......................22
Before Using
Checking Accessories
Remote control operation
BEFORE USING
Names and Functions
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main unit] STANDBY/ON button
[Models having a POWER switch on the main unit] POWER switch
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Display Window
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Rear Panel
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Remote Control
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Making Connections
Connection Guide
Connecting Your DVD Player
Home Theater Component Connections
Audio Connections
Digital Audio Connections:
DIGITAL OUT (Optical)
DIGITAL OUT (Coaxial)
Analog Audio Connection:
2 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT
5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT
Video Connections
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
System Control Connections
TV SYSTEM switch (DV-K302CD only)
About MOD. (Modulation) PAL
Setting Up the Player
Using the Setup Navigator
When setting up for the first time
main unit] Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the player on.
unit] Press POWER on the front panel to turn the player on.
Setting the TV screen size
Setting the OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language) (Chinese model only)
SETTING UP THE PLAYER
To coordinate your speaker system for 5.1 channel output
Setting analog audio connections to an AV amplifier or receiver
Confirming the settings
To exit the Setup screen
To change other player settings in the Setup screen menus
Setting digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or decoder
Setting compatibility with 96 kHz output
Getting Started Using Your DVD Player
main unit] Press ( STANDBY/ON on the front panel).
unit] Press POWER on the front panel.
2
mode.
Improving Picture Quality
Press VNR to turn video noise reduction on.
GETTING STARTED USING YOUR DVD PLAYER
Advancing to the next chapter (track)
Skipping back to the previous chapter (track)
Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/ Skip Back
Forward and Reverse Scanning
Fast forward scanning
Fast reverse scanning
1
Stopping Playback and Switching Power Off
2
3
menu you want.
4
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings
main unit] Press ( STANDBY/ON on the front panel).
unit] Press POWER on the front panel.
2,9 4,5,7 7
7,8 3,6,7,8
IMPORTANT Changing the Setup Screen to Expert Menu Mode
Setting Analog Audio Connections to an AV Amplifier or Receiver
Setting Your Speaker System for Multichannel Audio Playback
1
speaker.
Every time the cursor button is pressed, the selected speaker changes in the following order.
2
Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible with Your AV Components
Dolby Digital Out
DTS Out
96 kHz PCM Out
MPEG Out
Setting the TV Screen Size
Differences in screen sizes and DVD/Super VCD formats
Adjusting the OSD (On-Screen Display)
Setting the on-screen display (OSD) language (Chinese model only)
Turning the on-screen display on or off
Setting the position of the on-screen display
Karaoke Operation
Karaoke Entertainment
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Adjusting to Create the Desired Sound
Echo adjustment
Adjust with the digital echo level knob.
Changing performance key
Press KEY CONTROL.
One-Touch Karaoke
Press ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE.
reserved with DISC.
Reserving a Desired Song
1 2 3
Making Settings on the Karaoke Setup Menu
Displaying the Karaoke Setup menu
Press KARAOKE SETUP.
<Dolby Digital multiplex compatible DVD karaoke Disc>
<Other DVD Disc>
1
2
settings as desired.
Setting the Vocal Partner feature
Partner in the Karaoke Setup menu.
1
the settings as desired.
Control in the Karaoke Setup menu.
desired key.
Singing without the guide melody
1
Melody in the Karaoke Setup menu.
2
To turn the guide melody back on
Selecting the desired vocals or language
1
2
settings.
Setting multiplexed or stereo
Super VCD/Video CD/CD
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audio recording format: STEREO or MPX, whichever applies to the disc in question.
Changing the settings
1
the Karaoke Setup menu.
2
Setting the Language Options
Selecting a Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles)
SUBTITLE
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback.
Changing the Audio Language (Multi-Language Function)
Changing Audio Type
Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences in the Setup Screen Menus
Selecting an audio language
1,2,3
List of Languages
ja: Japanese
Selecting a DVD menu language
Setting Auto Language to control subtitle and audio language based on program content
Selecting subtitles, assist subtitles or no subtitles
Selecting the language of forced subtitles
Advanced Functions
Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtrack
Selecting Picture Quality Appropriate for Program Content
Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback
DVD/Super VCD/Video CD
Viewing slow playback
Press and hold STEP E during playback.
Press and hold STEP e during DVD playback.
Searching for a Title, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc
Changing the type of direct search
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the type of search.
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Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)
Press ANGLE during playback.
Turning the angle indicator on and off
Changing to Surround
Repeat Play
Repeat play of a chapter/track
Repeat play of a title/disc
Repeat play of all discs
Repeat play of a specified section
Setting the Parental Lock Level
When a DVD with a set Parental Lock level is loaded
Entering the password
1
buttons on the remote control to select a number between 0 and 9.
1
Lock] setting and press ENTER.
2
3
number buttons to enter the new password.
1
setting and press ENTER.
2
Parental Lock level.
3
Continuing Playback from a Specified Location (Last Memory)
Memorizing a Last Memory location to return to later
1
2
playback with STOP 7.
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory)
Press CONDITION MEMORY during playback.
CONDITION MEMORY
The display changes for each type of disc as follows each time the button is pressed.
DVD
Viewing Disc Information
DISPLAY
The disc information is displayed superimposed over the video image on the screen.
Super VCD
CD/Video CD
Changing the Background Color of the Screen
Settings:Black Blue*
Resetting the Player to System Settings
Additional Information
NEVER USE DISCS WITH SPECIAL SHAPES
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS/
AFTER USING DISCS, STORE THEM UPRIGHT
CAUTION WHEN USING THE DISC
For Proper and Long Use of This Unit
DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK
WHEN MOVING THE UNIT
INSTALLATION
AVOID INSTALLING IN A PLACE THAT IS:
Language Code List
Troubleshooting
For Karaoke mode only
Term s
Aspect ratio
Chapter number
Component (color difference) video output
Digital bitstream
Multiple Languages
Multi-Language Subtitles
Parental lock level
PCM
Playback Control (PBC)
Specifications
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