Warnings, Cautions and Others
| CAUTION |
| RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK |
| DO NOT OPEN |
CAUTION: | TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. |
For Canada/pour le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FORM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT REPRODUCTION OF LABELS WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT
PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1
REPRODUCTION D’ETIQUETTES
ETIQUETTE D’AVERTISSEMENT A L’INTERIEUR DE L’APPAREIL
Precautions
Notes on the power cord
• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended |
period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A |
small amount of power (1.0 W) is always consumed while |
the power cord is connected to the wall outlet. |
Playable discs
• DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD
V I D E O 
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Connections
Before making connections:
•Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
•Connect VIDEO OUT of the player directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the player to a TV via a VCR/an integrated TV/Video system may cause a monitor problem.
INSTRUCTIONS
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©2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
Region code of DVD VIDEOThis player can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose region code numbers include “1.” Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:
ALL | 1 | 1 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 2 3 | |
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The player’s region code is printed on the rear of the player
Note of Color system formatThis player accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play back discs recorded with PAL system. (PAL video signals are converted to an NTSC signal and output.)
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
For U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”,
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1.Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2.Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
ATTENTION
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:
1.Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de l’appareil.
2.Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.
Caution 
STANDBY/ON button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off
completely. The 
STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power
CAUTION:
•Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
•Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
•When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
•Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
ATTENTION:
• Ne bloquez pas les orifices ou les trous de ventilation. |
• When unplugging the player from the wall outlet, |
always pull the plug, not the power cord. |
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands! |
• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the |
player or moving the player. |
• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put |
anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, electric |
shock, or other accidents. |
• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the |
power cord replaced with a new one. |
Avoid moisture, water, dust, and high temperatures
•Do not place the player in moist or dusty places.
•If water gets inside the player, turn off the power and remove the plug from the wall outlet, then consult your dealer. Using the player in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.
•Do not expose the player to direct sunlight or place it near a heating device.
Notes on installation
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot |
nor too cold between 5˚C and 35˚C. |
• Leave sufficient distance between the player and the TV. |
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the “ISO 9660” format |
Supported Digital audio formats:
Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems)*
NOTES
•If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the disc characteristics or recording conditions, the player may not be able to play back such discs.
•The player can play back audio signals recorded in
•With some discs, operations may not be possible.
*To play back
Unplayable discs
If you try to play back discs listed below, noise may be generated and causes damage to speakers.
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Basic Connection
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NOTES
•If your TV has a monaural audio input instead of stereo, use an optional audio cable which converts stereo audio output to monaural.
•If your TV is a HDTV or
jacks. By connecting with component (Y, PB, PR) jacks, you can select the progressive scanning mode which provides the best picture quality.
*The
If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
•Audio/video cable (Yellow/White/Red) (x 1)
•Remote control (x 1)
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part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For Canada/pour le Canada
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.
can be remote controlled.
Attention 
STANDBY/ON! Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper
complètement le courant. La touche 
STANDBY/ON ne coupe jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le courant peut être télécommandé.
CAUTION
THIS PRODUCT USES A LASER SYSTEM. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
ATTENTION:
CE PRODUIT UTILISE UN SYSTEME LASER.
UN EMPLOI DES COMMANDES, RÉGLAGES OU PROCÉDURES DE PERFORMANCE AUTRE QUE CELUI SPÉCIFIÉ DANS CE DOCUMENT RISQUE D’ENTRAÎNER UNE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AUX RAYONNEMENTS. NE PAS OUVRIR NI RÉPARER DE
(Si les orifices ou les trous de ventilation sont bloqués |
par un journal un tissu, etc., la chaleur peut ne pas |
être évacuée correctement de l’appareil.) |
• Ne placez aucune source de flamme nue, telle |
qu’une bougie, sur l’appareil. |
• Lors de la mise au rebut des piles, veuillez prendre |
en considération les problèmes de l’environnement et |
suivre strictement les règles et les lois locales sur la |
mise au rebut des piles. |
• N’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie, à l’humidité, à |
un égouttement ou à des éclaboussures et ne placez |
pas des objets remplis de liquide, tels qu’un vase, sur |
l’appareil. |
• Do not install the player in a place subject to vibrations. |
• Do not put heavy objects on the player. |
To prevent malfunction of the player
•There are no
•Do not insert any metallic objects, such as wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into the player.
•Do not block the vents. Blocking the vents may damage the player.
To clean the cabinet
•Use a soft cloth. Follow the relevant instructions on the use of
•Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.
PHOTO CD, SACD |
• Unfinalized discs |
• Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or |
paste on either the label side or playback side. |
Playing back these discs may damage the player. |
The
Therefore, the use of
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Connecting to a TV with component jacks
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OAXIAL | Y | RIGHT |
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OUT | VIDEO OUT | AUDIO OUT |
To component video input
To switch the scanning mode between Progressive and Interlace, press and hold
NOTES
•Connect “Y” to “Y,”“PB” to “PB(CB),”“PR” to “PR(CR)” correctly.
•When using the component (Y, PB, PR) jacks, do not connect the
About the scanning mode indicator
[PICTURE SOURCE] of | Source type of DVD VIDEO | ||
the PICTURE menu | Film source | Video source | |
AUTO | [DDP] | [P] | |
FILM | [DDP] | [DDP] | |
VIDEO(NORMAL)/ | [P] | [P] | |
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NOTE
Some progressive TV and
Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier (receiver)
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EO | VIDEO | PR |
| VIDEO OUT | AUDIO OUT |
To analog audio input
Connecting to a digital audio device
To enjoy
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COAXIAL | Y | RIGHT |
PCM/STREAM |
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VIDEO | PR | |
DIGITAL OUT | VIDEO OUT | AUDIO OUT |
To analog audio input
To digital audio input
NOTES
•Depending on the disc, no signal may be outputted from the DIGITAL OUT. Make an analog connection in this case.
•Set [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] in the [AUDIO] preference display correctly according to the connected digital audio equipment. (See “DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT” in “Initial settings.”)
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Turning on the power
Inserting the AC power plug
After all other connections have been made, insert the AC power plug to the wall outlet firmly.
Initial setup
When you turn on the player for the first time after purchase, the following message appears on the TV screen.
Basic Operations
Insert a disc
Open/close the disc tray
Changing the display window |
contents |
Each time you press DISPLAY, |
Advanced Operations
Changing the language, sound
and scene angle
OPEN/
STANDBY/ON
Changing the picture tone (VFP)
The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function allows you to adjust the
Installing the batteries in the remote control
Open the compartment cover, and place the two supplied
EXECUTE DVD PLAYER SETUP? - BASIC PICTURE/AUDIO SETTING
YES - PRESS ENTER NO - PRESS CANCEL
Before enjoying this player, make the initial settings as follows:
1Press 0 to open the disc tray.
2 Place a disc in the disc tray.
•To insert an
3Press 0 to close the disc tray.
Buttons To do
3* Start/resume normal Playback
OPEN/ | STANDBY/ON | the display window contents |
CLOSE |
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– SLOW + | DISPLAY ON SCREEN |
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TOP | THUMBNAIL/ | Locating the beginning of a scene |
MENU | LIST | or song |
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2Press the button repeatedly or 5/∞ to select the desired item.
3Press ENTER to finish the setting.
CLOSE
– SLOW + DISPLAY ON SCREEN
TOP | THUMBNAIL/ |
MENU | LIST |
picture character according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preferences.
1Press
2 Press 2/3 to select the desired |
inside the compartment. Then replace the cover.
The batteries will last about six months with normal use. If the functions of the remote control become erratic, replace the batteries.
Precautions of the safe use of batteries
Observe the following precautions for the safe use of batteries. If they are used improperly their lives will be shortened, they may burst or their contents may leak.
1Press ENTER.
DVD PLAYER SETUP |
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MENU LANGUAGE | ENGLISH |
AUDIO LANGUAGE | ENGLISH |
SUBTITLE | OFF |
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE | ENGLISH |
| ENGLISH |
| FRENCH |
| SPANISH |
2Press 5/∞ to select the
DVD PLAYER SETUP |
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MONITOR TYPE | 4:3 L.B. |
PICTURE SOURCE | 16:9 |
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SCREEN SAVER | 4:3 PS |
ON |
BACKGROUNDSTANDARD
3 Press 5/∞ to select the monitor type, then press |
ENTER. |
• For a normal (conventional) TV, select “4:3 LB” or |
“4:3 PS.” (See “MONITOR TYPE” in “Initial |
settings.”) |
With the label side up
7Stop
•When RESUME is ON or DISC RESUME, this player memorizes the position on the disc where you interrupted playback.
–To resume playback, press 3.
–To stop playback completely, press 7 again.
8* Pause
•Each time you press 8 on the remote control, the still picture advances to the next frame.
¡/1 Fast forward/backward (While paused)
•Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes.
¢/4 Skip chapter/track |
• If you press and hold the button |
during playback, playback is |
advanced/reversed at 5 times |
normal speed. |
ENTER
MENU | SET UP |
PREVIOUS SELECT NEXT
CLEAR
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CANCELRETURN
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ANGLE | SUBTITLE | AUDIO | ZOOM |
SLIDE EFFECT
You can select a title/chapter/ track directly and start playback. For DVD Video:
(While stopped) select title. (While playing back) select chapter.
For SVCD/VCD/CD: Select track.
To select 5: press 5.
To select 23: press 2, then 3.
To select 40: press 4, then 0.
•If you press TITLE/GROUP before entering the number, you can select the title instead of the chapter.
Using the disc menuYou can operate a
* A method of controlling disc play |
for SVCD/VCD by using the disc |
AUDIO | For DVD Video: |
| select audio languages. |
| For SVCD/VCD: |
| select the audio |
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SUBTITLE | select the subtitle. |
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Changing the Sound Field
Each time you press SOUND EFFECT, the Sound Effect mode changes.
•As the value becomes bigger, the Sound Effect works stronger.
Zooming the picture
Each time you press ZOOM, the
| ENTER |
MENU | SET UP |
PREVIOUS SELECT NEXT
CLEAR
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
CANCELRETURN
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TITLE/ SOUND
GROUP EFFECT VFP DIMMER
I/P
ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO ZOOM
SLIDE EFFECT
To adjust the picture tone
preset. |
USER 1 |
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GAMMA | Preset | |
MID | ||
BRIGHTNESS | + 4 | |
CONTRAST | +10 | |
SATURATION | +10 | |
TINT |
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SHARPNESS | LOW | |
Y DELAY | + 2 | |
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NORMAL | For watching TV in a general | |
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CINEMA For watching a movie | ||
| software in a room with | |
| suppressed light. | |
USER1 | You can adjust parameters | |
USER2 | that affect the picture | |
| character and store the | |
| settings as a user preset. | |
| See below. | |
• Remove the batteries from the remote control if it is |
not going to be used for a long period of time. |
• For a |
Point toward the remote sensor directly as possible (the operating range is approx. 5 m.)
(variable The disc is played back at about |
menu. |
magnification changes.
• You can use 5/∞/2/3 button to |
1Select “USER1” or “USER2.”
2Press 5/∞ to select a parameter, then press ENTER.
• Remove dead batteries and dispose of them |
properly. |
• Never leave dead batteries lying around, take them |
apart, mix them with other refuse, or throw them into |
an incinerator. |
• Never touch liquid that has leaked out of a battery. |
• Do not mix new and old batteries, or batteries of |
different types, when placing them. |
Turning on and off the player
Press 
STANDBY/ON.
DVD PLAYER SETUP |
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DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT | DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM |
ANALOG DOWNMIX | PCM ONLY |
DOLBY PROLOGIC | |
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D.RANGE CONTROL | STREAM/PCM |
OUTPUT LEVEL | STANDARD |
4Press 5/∞ to select a desired digital output signal type, then press ENTER.
Set this item correctly according to the logo on your receiver or decoder.
(If you do not connect the player to such a device, press ENTER to finish the setting.)
•Receiver/decoder bearing Dolby Digital logo and no DTS, select “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM.”
•Receiver/decoder bearing both Dolby Digital and DTS logos, select “STREAM/PCM.”
•Receiver/decoder bearing neither Dolby Digital nor DTS logo, or digital recorder, select “PCM ONLY.”
To bring up the DVD PLAYER SETUP display later
Press SET UP for a few seconds until the DVD PLAYER SETUP display appears.
Main display
•Each indicator lights up when corresponding function/mode is activated, or corresponding information is on the main display.
About
: Playback.
: Pause.
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: Fast forward/backward playback with the current speed.
: At the beginning of a scene containing multi- angle views.
: At the beginning of a scene containing multi- audio sounds.
: At the beginning of a scene containing multi- subtitles.
You can change the setting so that the
playback) 1.2 or 1.5 times (FAST)/0.8 or 0.6 |
times (SLOW) normal speed. |
The sound is not muted, and the |
subtitle does not go off (except for |
DTS). |
(For SVCD/VCD) |
The disc is played back at about 2 |
times (FAST)/0.5 times (SLOW) |
normal speed. |
(Only for DVD Video) |
The playback position moves |
back 10 seconds before the |
current position (only within the |
same title). |
* 38 on the player starts/pauses playback.
Changing the display brightnessPress DIMMER to change the brightness of the display window.
7 For DVD
1Press TOP MENU or MENU to show the disc menu.
2 Press 5/∞/2/3 to select a desired item, then press ENTER or 3 (SELECT).
•With some discs, you can also select items by entering the number using the numeric buttons.
7 For SVCD/VCD
1While stopped, press TOP MENU or 3 (SELECT) to show the menu.
2Press the numeric buttons to select a desired item. To select 5: press 5.
To select 23: press 2, then 3.
To select 40: press 4, then 0.
•To move to the next or previous page of the current menu, press ¢ or 4.
•To return to the previous menu, press RETURN.
To play back without PBC
While stopped, press the numeric buttons instead of 3 (SELECT) to start playback.
To reactivate PBC
•Press TOP MENU or MENU.
•Press 7 to stop playback, then 3 (SELECT).
move the zoomed position. |
To return to the normal playback, select the normal size by pressing ZOOM repeatedly.
GAMMA | Adjust this if the neutral color is bright or dark. The |
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SATURATION | Adjust this if the picture is whitish or blackish |
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TINT | Adjust this if the appearance of flesh tone is |
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SHARPNESS | Adjust this if the picture is indistinct (LOW/HIGH). |
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Y DELAY | Adjust this if the picture looks separately/ |
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4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust other parameters. 5 Press
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