Before you start Chapter, Features | Yamaha DVD-S559 specification

Before you start

Chapter 1

Before you start

Features

•24-bit/192kHz compatible DAC

The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC means that this player is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail.

•Excellent audio performance surround sound entertainment with Dolby Digital*1 and DTS*2 software

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When connected to a suitable AV amplifier or receiver, this player gives great surround sound with Dolby Digital and DTS discs.

•PureCinema Progressive Scan video When connected to a progressive scan- compatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs, you can enjoy extremely stable, flicker free images, with the same frame refresh rate as the original movie.

•New Disc Navigator with moving pictures

The new Disc Navigator enables you play the first few seconds of each title or chapter in a thumbnail image on screen.

•DSP effects for enhanced playback See Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus on page 28.

•Picture zoom

See Zooming the screen on page 27.

•MP3 and WMA compatibility

See Compressed audio compatibility on page 6.

•JPEG compatibility

See JPEG file compatibility on page 7.

•DivX video compatibility

See DivX video compatibility on page 7.

•Energy saving design

An auto power-off function switches the player into standby if not used for about 30 minutes.

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*2 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc.

What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it.

•Remote control

•AA/R6 dry cell batteries x2

•Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow plugs)

•Power cable

•Owner’s Manual

Putting the batteries in the remote

•Open the battery compartment cover and insert the batteries as shown.

Use two AA/R6 batteries and follow the

indications ( , ) inside the compartment. Close the cover when you’re finished.

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Yamaha DVD-S559 owner manual Before you start Chapter, Features, What’s in the box, Putting the batteries in the remote

Contents

DVD-S559 Copyright in the U.K How to connect a plugImportant notes for users in the U.K Mains plug Achtung Laser Safety Do not use excessive force on switches, knobs and/or cords Contents Additional information Initial Settings menu What’s in the box FeaturesBefore you start Before you start Chapter Also compatible with Kodak Picture CD Hints on installationDisc/content format playback compatibility Before you start About WMA CD-R/RW compatibilityDVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RWcompatibility Compressed audio compatibility Jpeg file compatibility DivX video compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility Connecting up Chapter Connecting upEasy connections Connecting using a Scart AV cable Connecting upConnecting using the S-video output Interlace Connecting using the component video outputThis player can output progressive scan video From the component video output. Compared AV receiver Connecting to an AV receiver DVD-S559 Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panel On Screen Controls and displays Remote controlUsing the remote control OPEN/CLOSE Getting started Chapter Switching onUsing the on-screen displays Getting started Setting the language of this player’s on-screen displays Getting started Setting up the player for your Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Getting started Playing discsLoad a disc Press play to start playback Numbers Getting startedBasic playback controls Resume and Last Memory Enter DVD-Video disc menusVideo CD/Super VCD PBC menus TOP Menu Why won’t the disc I loaded play? Playing in slow motion Playing discsPlaying discs Chapter Scanning discs Viewing a Jpeg slideshow Playing discs Frame advance/frame reverse Tip Select the thumbnail image for what you want to playUse the cursor buttons and Enter to navigate Looping a section of a disc Using repeat playTo resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menu Select a random play option Using random playSelect a repeat play option Select Random Off from the random play To play the program list, press play Creating a program listSelect ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program options Clear Play Switching subtitlesSearching a disc Other functions available from the program menu Displaying disc information Playing discs Switching audio language/ channelsSwitching camera angles Zooming the screen Audio DRC Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusAudio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter Audio Settings menu Dialog Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusVideo Adjust menu Make settings using the cursor buttons Enter Digital Audio Out settings Initial Settings menuInitial Settings menu Chapter Using the Initial Settings menu Mpeg PCM Initial Settings menuVideo Output settings Language settings Options settings Display settings Setting/changing the Parental Lock Initial Settings menu Parental LockRegistering a new password Changing your password Select ‘Display’ About DivX VOD contentPlaying DivX VOD content Displaying your DivX VOD registration code Additional information Chapter Additional informationTaking care of your player and discs Screen sizes and disc formats Additional information DVD-Video regions Additional information Setting the TV systemResetting the player Selecting languages using the language code list Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Additional information Language code listCountry/Area code list Language Language code letter, Language code Digital *1 Additional information Glossary Frequency response Additional information SpecificationsOutput level Number of channels Connection J2G53921B SH 06/03 U