JVC XV-S300BKB User manual

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Preliminary knowledge 5
Getting started 13
Basic operations 18
Advanced operations 21
MP3 CD playback 36
Initial settings 40
Additional information 47
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
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
consid-ered 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.
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoide risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from
damage.
Locate the apparatus as follows:
Front: No obstructions and open spacing.
Sides: No obstructions in 3 cm from the sides.
Top: No obstructions in 5 cm from the top.
Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back
Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug
fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the
cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your
dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved
type, as originally fitted.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT.
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked
with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured
green or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
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.
Caution –– switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.
The switch in any position does not disconnect the meins
line. The power can be remote controlled.
Spacing 15 cm or more
Wall or
obstructions Stand height
5 cm or more
Front
XV-S300BK/XV-S302SL
Floor
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION: Invisible laser
radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM. (e)
ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser-
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Introduction
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English
Table of Contents
I
Introduction
Page 2
Features...............................................................................2
Supplied accessories..........................................................2
About this instruction manual ..........................................3
Notes on handling..............................................................4
Preliminary knowledge
Page 5
Names of parts and controls.............................................5
Front panel................................................................................5
Remote control unit .................................................................6
Display window........................................................................8
Rear panel.................................................................................8
Operational Principles........................................................9
On-screen displays...................................................................9
To prevent the monitor from burning out
[SCREEN SAVER] ...................................................................10
On-screen guide icons ...........................................................11
How to use numeric buttons .................................................11
About discs .......................................................................12
Playable disc types.................................................................12
Disc structure..........................................................................12
Getting started
Page 13
Connections ......................................................................13
Before making any connections ...........................................13
To connect to a TV .................................................................13
To connect to a TV with the SCART connector ...................14
To connect to an audio amplifier or receiver.......................15
To connect to audio equipment with a digital input ...........15
To connect the power cord ...................................................16
To install batteries in the remote control unit ..............17
Basic operations
Page 18
Turning on/off the unit ....................................................18
Inserting and removing discs..........................................18
Basic playback ..................................................................19
To start playback ....................................................................19
To stop playback completely ................................................19
To stop playback temporarily ...............................................19
To advance or reverse playback rapidly while monitoring .....19
To locate the beginning of the scene or song .....................20
Resuming playback ..........................................................20
To memorize the interrupted position .................................20
To resume playback...............................................................20
Advanced operations
Page 21
Playing from a specific position on a disc......................21
To locate a desired scene from the DVD menu ...................21
To locate a desired scene from the menu of the Video CD/
SVCD with PBC....................................................................21
To locate a desired selection using the numeric buttons ........22
To locate a desired selection using 4or ¢...................22
To locate a desired scene by specifying
the chapter number [CHAP.SEARCH] ...............................23
To locate a desired position in the current title or track
[TIME SEARCH] ...................................................................23
To locate a desired scene from the display [DIGEST].........24
Special picture playback..................................................25
To advance a still picture frame-by-frame...........................25
To display continuous still pictures [STROBE] ....................25
To playback in slow-motion [SLOW]....................................26
To zoom a scene [ZOOM]......................................................26
Changing the playback order ......................................... 27
To playback in the desired order [PROGRAM] ....................27
To playback in random order [RANDOM]...........................28
Repeat playback............................................................... 28
To repeat the current selection or all tracks [REPEAT] .......28
To repeat a desired part [A-B REPEAT]................................29
Selecting a scene angle of DVD VIDEO ......................... 30
To select a scene angle from the normal screen
[ANGLE]...............................................................................30
To select a scene angle from the angle list display
[ANGLE]...............................................................................31
Changing the language and sound ................................ 31
To select the subtitle language [SUBTITLE] ........................31
To change the audio language or sound [AUDIO] ..............32
Selecting the picture character ...................................... 33
To select the picture character [THEATER POSITION]........33
Enjoying virtual surround sound.................................... 33
To simulate surround sound [3D PHONIC] ..........................33
Checking the status......................................................... 34
To check the disc/time information .....................................34
To check the DVD function status.........................................35
To dim the brightness of the display window.............. 35
Dimning brightness of the display window.........................35
MP3 CD playback
Page 36
About MP3 CD disc.......................................................... 36
Unavailable functions...................................................... 36
Basic operations .............................................................. 36
Basic operations using the basic control buttons ...............36
Track/Group selection using the numeric buttons ..............37
Advanced functions......................................................... 37
Program playback ..................................................................37
Random playback ..................................................................38
Repeat playback .....................................................................39
Disc/time information ............................................................39
Initial settings
Page 40
Selecting preferences...................................................... 40
How to set preferences..........................................................40
LANGUAGE page...................................................................40
AUDIO page............................................................................41
DISPLAY page ........................................................................42
SYSTEM page ........................................................................43
Limiting playback by children ........................................ 44
To set Parental Lock for the first time [PARENTAL LOCK] ......44
To change the settings [PARENTAL LOCK] ........................45
To temporarily release the Parental lock
[PARENTAL LOCK] .............................................................46
Additional information
Page 47
Care and handling of discs.............................................. 47
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 48
Specifications................................................................... 49
Table of languages and their abbreviations ..... Appendix A
Country/Area code list for parental lock........Appendix B
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Introduction
Features
7Strobe function
The unit can display nine continuous still pictures on
the TV screen.
7Digest function
You can select the desired selection to be played from
the opening scenes displayed on the TV screen.
7Angle function*
You can select a desired angle from multiple camera
angles recorded on the DVD VIDEO disc.
7Zoom function
You can view scenes close-up.
7Parental lock*
You can restrict the playback of DVD VIDEO discs with
scenes which you do not want children to see, such as
adult or violent films.
7Theater position
You can select the picture character according to the
lighting of your room.
7High quality digital sound
You can enjoy high quality sound with Dolby Digital or
Linear-PCM.
7Surround function*
The unit accommodates the Dolby Digital, DTS and
MPEG multichannel surround systems.
(These surround signals are output only from the
DIGITAL OUT jacks.)
73D Phonic function
You can enjoy surround sound with your 2-channel
system.
7Multi-language subtitles and sound*
You can select a subtitle or sound language from
those recorded on the DVD VIDEO disc.
7Multi-disc playback
You can enjoy Audio CD, Video CD and SVCD discs as
well as DVD VIDEO discs.
In addition, you can also enjoy MP3 CD discs.
7Operation from the on-screen display
User-friendly on-screen displays allow you to operate
the unit easily.
Functions with (*) mark only work on a DVD VIDEO disc
that is compatible with each function.
Supplied accessories
• Audio/video cable (x 1)
• Remote Control Unit (x 1)
• R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) batteries (x 2)
• Instruction manual (x 1)
• AC power cord (x 1)
Picture functions
Audio functions
Other functions
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About this instruction manual
•This instruction manual basically explains operations according to the format as below.
•For operations for MP3 CD discs, see “MP3 CD playback”on and after page 36. The other sections of this manual do
not refer to MP3 CD playback.
You can play titles or tracks on discs inserted in random
order by using the Random function.
7While stopped
1Press PLAY MODE.
The play mode menu appears on the TV screen.
2Use CURSOR 2/3to move to
[RANDOM].
3Press ENTER.
The unit starts random playback.
The “RANDOM”indicator appears in the display
window on the front panel. After playing all titles/
tracks of the discs, random playback ends.
•The same title or track will not be played back more than
once during random play.
• To stop/quit random playback in the middle
Press 7to stop playback. The unit is still in random
playback mode, so pressing 3starts random playback
again.
To quit random playback, press 7again while
stopped. The “RANDOM”indicator in the display
window turns off.
To playback in random order
[RANDOM]
NOTE
• Some DVD VIDEO discs may not be played back
correctly in the random mode.
REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM
These symbols
indicate the types
of discs which the
operation can be
used for.
The number
indicates the
following procedural
step(s) in which the
button(s) is(are)
used.
You may also use the
corresponding
buttons on the front
panel of the unit if
available.
The names of buttons
on the remote control
unit (or on the front
panel of the unit) are
all given in uppercase
letters.
The number
indicates the
procedural step.
Other convenient
procedures, etc.
Additional
supplemental
remarks
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Notes on handling
Important cautions
Installation of the unit
•Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot
nor too cold (between 5oC and 35oC).
•Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.
•Do not use the player in a place subject to vibrations.
Power cord
•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
•A small amount of power*is always consumed while
the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.
•When unplugging the player from the wall outlet,
always pull the plug, not the power cord.
* : For power consumption in standby mode, see “Specifications”
on page 49
To prevent malfunction of the unit
•There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything
goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your
dealer.
•Do not insert any metallic object into the unit.
•Do not use any non-standard shape disc available on
the market, because it may damage the unit.
•Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste on it,
because damage to the unit may result.
Note about copyright laws
•Please check the copyright laws in your country before
recording from DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD,
SVCD and MP3 CD discs. Recording of copyrighted
material may infringe copyright laws.
Note about the copyguard system
•The DVD VIDEO disc is protected by the copyguard
system. When you connect the unit to your VCR
directly, the copyguard system activates and the
picture may not be played back correctly.
Safety precautions
Avoid moisture, water and dust
Do not place the unit in moist or dusty places.
Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or place it near
a heating device.
When you’re away
When away on travel or otherwise for an extended
period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet.
Do not insert foreign objects into the unit
Do not insert wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into the unit.
Do not block the vents
Blocking the vents may damage the unit.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning the unit, use a soft cloth and follow the
relevant instructions on the use of chemically-coated
cloths. Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic
solvents and disinfectants. These may cause
deformation or discoloring.
If water gets inside the unit
Turn off the power switch and remove the plug from the
wall outlet, then call the store where you made your
purchase. Using the unit in this state may cause a fire or
electrical shock.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works.
©1992-1998 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents
issued and pending. “DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround”, are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
©1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Preliminary
knowledge
English
Preliminary knowledge
Names of parts and controls
Refer to the corresponding pages indicated in () for details.
Front panel
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
DVD/SUPER VCD/VCD/CD PLAYER
SKIP
PAUSEPLAYSTOP
STANDBY DOLBY
D I G I T A L
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1STANDBY/ON button (18)
Turns the unit on or off (standby).
2STANDBY indicator
Lights when the power cord is connected and the unit is
on standby. When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY
indicator goes off.
3Disc tray (18)
Used to load a disc.
40(OPEN/CLOSE) button (18)
Used to open and close the disc tray.
57(STOP) button (19, 37)
Stops playback.
63(PLAY) button (19, 37)
Starts playback. Also, used as a SELECT button for
PBC of Video CDs/SVCDs.
78(PAUSE) button (19, 37)
Pauses playback. Also, used to display nine continuous
still pictures (STROBE function).
8Display window (8)
Indicates the current status of the unit.
9Remote sensor
Receives signals from the remote control unit.
04/¢(SKIP) buttons (19, 37)
Used to skip a chapter, title or track. Also, used for the
page selection of a menu screen (for Video CD/SVCD).
Holding down 4or ¢during playback reverses or
advances playback rapidly (except MP3 CD).
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1OPEN/CLOSE button (18)
Opens and closes the disc tray.
2Numeric buttons (11)
Used to select a selection, as well as used to enter a time
for the Time search and a chapter number for the Chapter
search.
3RETURN button (21)
Returns to the previous menu (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD/
SVCD).
4TOP MENU button (21)
Displays the top menu of a DVD VIDEO disc on the TV
screen.
55UP, ∞DOWN, 2LEFT, 3RIGHT (CURSOR) buttons
Used to select an item form a menu or on-screen display,
or to change the setting of an item in the on-screen
display.
In this manual, we sometimes call them “CURSOR”
buttons.
6CHOICE button (40)
Displays the preference on-screen display on the TV
screen.
74/PREVIOUS button (19, 20, 22, 37)
Skips back a chapter, title or track. Also used for the page
selection of a menu screen (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD/
SVCD).
Holding down this button during playback reverses
playback rapidly (except MP3 CD).
87/CLEAR button (19, 27, 37, 38)
Stops playback. Also used to erase all the programmed
selection for the program play.
91/SLOW–button (19, 26, 37)
Pressing this button during playback reverses playback
rapidly (except MP3 CD).
With an MP3 CD disc, pressing this button skips back a
Group.
Pressing this button while a DVD VIDEO disc is paused
reverses playback slowly.
0PLAY MODE button (23, 27, 28, 29, 37, 38, 39)
Displays an on-screen display for controlling the
advanced playback functions.
-SUBTITLE button (31)
Used to display the subtitle selection display on the TV
screen, as well as used to turn the subtitle on or off (for
DVD VIDEO/Video CD/SVCD).
=3D PHONIC button (33)
Produces a simulated surround effect.
~DIGEST button (24)
Displays beginning scenes of each title, chapter or track
on the TV screen (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD/SVCD).
!Infrared signal-emitting window
Point this window toward the remote sensor on the front
panel when pressing buttons.
@STANDBY/ON button (18)
Turns the unit on or off (standby).
#CANCEL button (27, 38)
Cancels the last programmed selection in the Program
mode.
$MENU button (21)
Displays a DVD menu on the TV screen.
%ENTER button
Executes the selected item in a menu or on-screen
display.
^DISPLAY button (34)
Displays the status information (only for DVD disc) or the
time information (for any types of discs).
&¢/NEXT button (19, 20, 22, 37)
Skips forward a chapter, title or track. Also used for the
page selection of a menu screen (for DVD VIDEO/Video
CD/SVCD).
Holding down this button during playback advances
playback rapidly (except MP3 CD).
*8/STROBE button (19, 25, 37)
Pauses playback. Also, used to display nine continuous
still pictures (STROBE function).
(3/SELECT button (19, 21, 37)
Starts playback. Also used as a SELECT button for PBC of
Video CDs/SVCDs.
)¡/SLOW+ button (19, 26, 37)
Pressing this button during playback advances playback
rapidly (except MP3 CD).
With an MP3 CD disc, pressing this button skips forward a
Group.
Pressing this button while a DVD VIDEO, Video CD or
SVCD disc is paused advances playback slowly.
_THEATER POSITION button (33)
Selects a picture character from 4 options (for DVD
VIDEO/Video CD/SVCD).
+AUDIO button (32)
Selects the audio (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD/SVCD).
¡ZOOM button (26)
Zooms in the picture (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD/SVCD).
ANGLE button (30, 31)
Changes camera angles during playback of a DVD VIDEO
disc containing multiple camera angles (for DVD VIDEO).
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Display window
1Disc indicator
Indicates the type of the disc set in the tray. When a DVD
VIDEO disc is set, “DVD”lights up. When a SVCD or Video
CD disc is set, “VCD”lights up. When an Audio CD or
MP3 CD disc is set, “CD”lights up.
2Group/title/track/chapter indicators
Displays group/title/track, or chapter number.
3Repeat mode indicators
The appropriate indicator illuminates according to the
current repeat mode.
4PROGRAM/RANDOM indicators
The appropriate indicator illuminates while the unit is in
the Program or Random playback mode.
5Multi-information window
Displays the current group/title/track/chapter number(s),
time and status information.
Rear panel
1DIGITAL OUT jack (COAXIAL) (15)
Outputs digital audio signals. You must select the signal
type correctly according to the external device connected
to via the Preference display.
2VIDEO OUT - AV connector (14)
The standard 21-pin SCART connector outputs video and
audio signals. You can select the video signal type by the
COMP./RGB-Y/C switch and the RGB/S-VIDEO AND VIDEO
switch (see “To connect to a TV with the SCART
connector”on page 14 for details).
3S-VIDEO jack (13)
Outputs S-video signals.
Note that this jack does not feed correct signals when you
make the unit feed the RGB signals. See “To con ne c t t o a
TV with the SCART connector”on page 14 for details.
4VIDEO jack (13)
Outputs a composite video signal.
5AUDIO OUT jacks (LEFT/RIGHT) (13,15)
Outputs stereo analog audio signals.
6AV COMPU LINK jacks
These jacks are provided for use in the future. They are
currently not used.
7AC IN connector (16)
Connects to the wall outlet using the suppplied AC power
cord.
8Region code label (12)
Shows region code number.
VCDVD
TITLEGROUP TRACK CHAP A
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B1
PROGRAM
RANDOM
12 3
54
AV COMPU LINK
2
DIGITAL OUT
PCM / STREAM
COAXIAL
AC IN
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO RIGHT LEFT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
COMP./RGB Y/C
RGB
S-VIDEO
AND
VIDEO
AV
5
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Operational Principles
The unit provides several on-screen displays.
With some displays, you can set or select preferences or
functions, while the others are display-only.
Opening displays
The Opening display appears automatically in some
conditions.
At the bottom, the following information are indicated
depending on the unit’s status.
•NOW READING: The unit is now reading the disc
information (TOC).
•REGION CODE ERROR!: The DVD VIDEO disc loaded
cannot be played because the region code of the disc
does not match the unit.
•OPEN: The disc tray is now opening.
•CLOSE: The disc tray is now closing.
Preference displays
When no disk is inserted or when a DVD VIDEO or Video
CD disk is inserted and stopped, pressing the CHOICE
button brings up the preference display for setting the
preferences.
There are four pages: LANGUAGE, AUDIO, DISPLAY and
SYSTEM as shown on the right.
See page 40 for detailed information.
PARENTAL LOCK display
When no disc is inserted or a DVD VIDEO disc is stopped,
pressing the ENTER button while holding down the
7button brings up the PARENTAL LOCK display in which
you can set the level for limiting playback.
See page 44 for detailed information.
On-screen displays
NOW READING
DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD PLAYER
DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD PLAYER
AUTO STANDBY
OFF
OFF
EXIT
RESUME
AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
DVD 1
AV COMPULINK MODE
PRESS KEY
Country Code
GB
——
- - - -
EXIT
Set Level
PASSWORD
PRESS KEY ENTER
PARENTAL LOCK
MONITOR TYPE
4:3 LB
MODE 2
ON
EXIT
SCREEN SAVER
ON SCREEN GUIDE
AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
PRESS KEY
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
STREAM / PCM
Lo / Ro
ON
EXIT
DOWN MIX
COMPRESSION
AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
PRESS KEY
MENU LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
EXIT
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
PRESS KEY
Opening display
LANGUAGE AUDIO
DISPLAY SYSTEM
PARENTAL LOCK
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Play mode displays
Pressing the PLAY MODE button brings up the play
mode display in which you can control playback
functions.
Different displays appear depending on the disc type and
the unit’s status.
Status displays
Pressing the DISPLAY button during playback brings up
the status display.
For a DVD VIDEO disc, pressing the DISPLAY button
toggles between the DVD VIDEO function status display,
the disc/time display and off.
For a Video CD, SVCD, Audio CD or MP3 CD disc,
pressing the DISPLAY button switches the disc/time
display on and off.
A television monitor screen may be burned out if a static
picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the
unit automatically activates the screen saver function if a
static picture, such as an on-screen display or menu, is
displayed for over 5 minutes.
•Pressing any button on the unit or the remote control
unit will release the screen saver function and return to
the previous display.
•You can select one of several screen saver modes
available (see page 42).
•The screen saver function is not activated during
Audio CD playback or after stopping Audio CD
playback.
REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM
DVD CONTROL
REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH CHAP. SEARCH
CD CONTROL
REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH
VCD CONTROL
REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH PBC CALL
ENGLISH ENGLISH
1 / 2 1 / 2 1 / 2
1 25 2:25:25 3.3
TITLE CHAP. TIME BITRATE Mbps
1 00:08
TRACK TIME EACH
1 25:25 PBC
TRACK TIME
MP3 111 00:08
GROUP TRACK EACH
128
BITRATE kbps
While stopped During DVD VIDEO playbac
k
During Audio CD/MP3 CD
playback
During Video CD/SVCD
playback
DVD VIDEO function status Disc/time (DVD VIDEO)
Disc/time (MP3 CD)
Disc/time (Audio CD/Video
CD/SVCD without PBC)
Disc/time
(Video CD/SVCD with PBC)
To prevent the monitor from burning out [SCREEN SAVER]
DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD PLAYER
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On-screen guide icons
During DVD VIDEO playback, you may see icons displayed over the picture. These have
the following meanings.
: Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded from multiple angles. (See page 30.)
: Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple audio languages. (See
page 32.)
: Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple subtitle languages. (See
page 31.)
You can set the unit not to display on-screen icons above via the preference settings
described on page 43.
About invalid operation icon
When you press a button, if the unit does not accept its operation, appears on your
television screen. Operations are occasionally unacceptable even if is not displayed.
Note that some operations may not be accepted. For example, some discs may not allow
rapid advance/reverse or slow-motion playback.
How to use numeric buttons
To select a track/title number
•To select a number between 1 and 10
Press the corresponding button for the number.
•To select a number higher than 10
Use the +10 button.
Examples:
To select 13 +10 →3
To select 34 +10 →+10 →+10 →4
To select 40 +10 →+10 →+10 →10
To enter a time or chapter number
The method for entering a time for Time search or chapter number for Chapter search is
different from above. See the corresponding sections in this manual for the details.
* There is another method for selecting a track or group of an MP3 CD disc. See the
appropriate section.
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RETURN CANCEL
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About discs
Playable and non-playable disc types are as follows:
Playable discs
The DVD VIDEO Logo is a trademark.
•CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded with SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD or MP3 format can be played back, though some may
not be played back because of the disc characteristics or recording condition. Note that the CD-R and CD-RW that are
not finalized cannot be played back.
•DVD VIDEO players and DVD discs have their own Region Code numbers. This unit only can play back DVD VIDEO
discs whose Region Code numbers include “2.”
Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:
This unit accommodates discs recorded with the PAL system. When a DVD/Video CD recorded with the NTSC system is
played back, the unit will automatically convert it into the PAL system.
Non-playable discs
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-G, CD-TEXT,
SACD
•Playing back discs listed as “Non-playable discs”above may generate noise and damage speakers.
•This unit can play back audio recorded in CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD-TEXT discs.
A DVD VIDEO disc is comprised of “titles,”while an Audio CD, Video CD or SVCD is comprised of “tracks”. Each title may
be divided into some “chapters”. For example, if a DVD VIDEO disc contains some movies, each movie may have its own
title number, and each movie may be divided into some chapters. In a DVD VIDEO karaoke disc, each song usually has its
own title number and does not have chapters. In general, each title has independent content, while each chapter in the
same title has continuity.
For the MP3 CD disc structure, see page 36.
(Example: DVD VIDEO disc)
(Example: Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD)
Playable disc types
DVD VIDEO SVCD Video CD Audio CD
Disc structure
ALL 252 4
2
3
13
2
1
6
5
4
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Title 1 Title 2
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
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Getting started
Connections
*In the following description, “TV”may be substituted with “monitor”or “projector.”
*Before using the unit, you have to connect the unit to a TV and/or amplifier.
•Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
•Since different components have different terminal names, carefully read the instructions supplied with the
component you are going to connect.
You can enjoy using the unit by simply connecting it to a TV. To improve audio sound quality, connect the audio outputs
to your separate audio equipment. (See the following pages.)
Connect the unit to a TV equipped with stereo audio input and video input jacks using the supplied audio/video cables.
•If your TV has a monaural audio input instead of stereo, you need to use an optional audio cable which converts stereo
audio output to monaural.
•If your TV has an S-video input, you should connect it with the S-VIDEO output of the unit using the S-video cable
(optional) in addition to the (standard) video connection to get better picture quality.
Enabling the S-VIDEO output or the VIDEO output
For your TV connection, you can use either the S-VIDEO output or the VIDEO output at a time.
When you use the S-VIDEO jack or the VIDEO jack, set the VIDEO OUT SELECT (S-VIDEO AND VIDEO/RGB) switch on the
rear panel to “S-VIDEO AND VIDEO”.
Then, “S-VIDEO”appears on the display window for a few seconds. Note that these
outputs have no relationship to the setting of the Y/C-COMP./RGB switch.
Note that you must change the switch position while the unit is stopped, or the unit power is off. Otherwise, the changed
setting is not effective.
Before making any connections
To connect to a TV
IMPORTANT!
For your TV connection, you can use either the S-video output or the RGB output from the SCART connector at a time.
When you use the S-video output for your TV, be sure that the SCART connector (VIDEO OUT-AV connector) is not
used.
NOTES
•Connect VIDEO OUT of the unit directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the unit to a TV via a VCR may
cause a monitor problem when playing back a copy-protected disc.
•Connect the unit to a PAL television. Do not connect the unit to an NTSC television.
VIDEO
AUDIO
RIGHT
LEFT
S-VIDEO
IN
AV COMPU LINK
VIDEO OUT
Y/C
S-VIDEO
AND
VIDEO
AV
PCM / STREAM
COAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO RIGHT LEFT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
COMP./RGB
RGB
The unit
Yell o w White
Red
S-video cable
(not supplied)
Audio/Video cable
(supplied)
Yel lo w
White
Red
TV
VCDVD TITLE TRACK CHAP A
-
B1
PROGRAM
RANDOM
GROUP
(Display Window)
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You can enjoy using the unit by simply connecting it to your television set with a 21-pin SCART cable. To hear audio
sound with better quality, connect the audio output to your audio equipment.
Set the COMP./RGB-Y/C switch correctly according to your TV.
•If the TV only accommodates the composite video signal, set the switch to “COMP./RGB”. Also, at the same time, you
need to set the RGB/S-VIDEO AND VIDEO switch to “S-VIDEO AND VIDEO”. Then, “S-VIDEO”appears on the display
window for a few seconds. (See page 13)
•If the TV accommodates the Y/C signals, set the switch to “Y/C”so that you can enjoy better-quality pictures. Also, at
the same time, you need to set the RGB/S-VIDEO AND VIDEO switch to “S-VIDEO AND VIDEO”. Then, “S-VIDEO”
appears on the display window for a few seconds. (See page 13)
•If the TV accommodates the RGB signals, set the switch to “COMP./RGB”. Also, at the same time, you need to set the
RGB/S-VIDEO AND VIDEO switch to “RGB”. Then, “RGB”appears on the display window for a few seconds.
Note that you must change the switch position while the unit is stopped, or the unit power is off. Otherwise, the changed
setting is not effective.
To connect to a TV with the SCART connector
NOTE
•Do not connect the unit to an NTSC television. Connect it to a PAL television.
•When the unit is set to feed the RGB signals, the S-VIDEO jack does not feed correct signals.
VIDEO
AUDIO
RIGHT
LEFT
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AV
VIDEO OUT
Y/C
S-VIDEO
AND
VIDEO
AV
PCM / STREAM
COAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO RIGHT LEFT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
AV COMPU LINK
COMP./RGB
RGB
The unit
TV
SCART cable
(not supplied)
VCDVD TITLE TRACK CHAP A
-
B1
PROGRAM
RANDOM
GROUP
(Display Window)
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You can enjoy high-quality audio by connecting the unit's audio output to your amplifier or receiver.
•Connect the unit's AUDIO OUT to any line-level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier or receiver.
You can enhance the sound quality by connecting the unit's DIGITAL OUT to the digital input of a receiver, MD, etc. by
using an optional digital cable. The digital audio signal from a disc is directly transferred. If you connect the unit to a
Dolby Digital or DTS decoder or an amplifier with a built-in decoder by using an optional digital cable, you can enjoy
high-quality surround sound.
When you make the digital connection, we also recommend to make the analog connection, because, depending on
discs, no signal may be output from the DIGITAL OUT.
To connect to an audio amplifier or receiver
To connect to audio equipment with a digital input
NOTES
•When you connect the unit's DIGITAL OUT to digital audio equipment, before using, make the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT”
setting in the “AUDIO”page of the preference display correctly according to the connected audio equipment. If the “DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT”is not set correctly, loud noise may be generated from speakers, causing damage to your speakers. See
“DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT”on page 41.
•With the digital connection, the COMPRESSION settings in the AUDIO page of the preference display are invalid. Settings for
these items must be made from the decoder.
VIDEO OUT
Y/C
S-VIDEO
AND
VIDEO
AV
PCM / STREAM
COAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO RIGHT LEFT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
AV COMPU LINK
COMP./RGB
RGB
AUDIO
RIGHT
LEFT
IN
The unit
White
Red
Audio cable
(not supplied)
Red
White
Amplifier or receiver
AUDIO
RIGHT
LEFT
IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
IN
VIDEO OUT
Y/C
S-VIDEO
AND
VIDEO
AV
PCM / STREAM
COAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO RIGHT LEFT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
AV COMPU LINK
COMP./RGB
RGB
The unit
White
Red
Audio cable
(not supplied)
Red
White
Digital equipment
Coaxial digital cable
(not supplied)
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When all the audio/video connections have been made, insert the smaller plug of the supplied AC power cord to the
unit’s AC IN connector, then insert the other end to the wall outlet. Make sure that plugs are inserted firmly. The
STANDBY indicator lights and setup is completed.
Warning
•Disconnect the power cord if you are not going to use the unit for a long time.
•Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit.
•Disconnect the power cord before moving the unit.
•Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands.
•Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting it, as this may damage the cord and cause fire, electric shock, or other
accidents.
Warning
•Do not damage, alter, twist, or pull the power cord, as this may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.
•To prevent any accidents or damages caused by an unsuitable AC power cord, only use the supplied power cord. If the
cord is damaged, contact a dealer and get the new power cord.
•Do not put anything heavy, or the unit, on the power cord, as this may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.
To connect the power cord
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Getting started
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Getting started
English
To install batteries in the remote control unit
The battery compartment is located on the back of the remote control unit.
1Press down on the point shown by the arrow at the top of the compartment cover,
and pull up the cover to open the compartment.
2Place the two accessory R6P (SUM-3)/AA(15F) batteries in the remote control
according to the polarity markings (“+”and “–”) inside the compartment and on the
batteries.
3Place the cover over the compartment, and press down lightly.
•The batteries will last about six months with normal use. If the functions of the remote control become erratic, replace
the batteries. See below for more information.
Precautions for the safe use of batteries
Observe the following precautions for the safe use of batteries. If they are used improperly their life will be shortened,
they may burst or their contents may leak.
Precautions
•Remove the batteries from the remote control if it is not going to be used for a long period of time.
•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 replacing them.
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Basic operations
Basic operations
In the following description, the buttons on the remote control unit are mainly used, however, you may use the
corresponding buttons on the front panel of the unit if available.
Turning on/off the unit
Press STANDBY/ON on the remote control unit or press on the front panel.
•You can turn on the unit by pressing the
3
button. In this
case, the unit starts playback if the disc is set in the disc tray.
•If no disc is set, “NO DISC”appears on the display window.
•You can turn on the unit by pressing the 0(OPEN/CLOSE)
button on the front panel.
Inserting and removing discs
1Press0(OPEN/CLOSE) to open the disc tray.
2Place the disc in the tray.
3Press 0(OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray.
•If you press 0(OPEN/CLOSE) during playback, the unit stops playback and opens the tray.
OPEN/
CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
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456
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10 0 +10
STANDBY/ON
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
DVD/SUPER VCD/VCD/CD PLAYER
SKIP
PAUSEPLAYSTOP
STANDBY
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
NOTE
•Even if you press one of the STANDBY/ON or bu tton to turn off the unit, the unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, the unit consumes a very
small amount of power.
NOTES
•The unit can playback DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD and MP3 CD discs only. Do not load other disc types. For details
about playable disc types, see page 12.
•When loading a disc in the tray, be sure to position the disc inside the recess. Otherwise, the disc may be damaged when the
tray is closed, and the disc may not be removed from the unit.
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
DVD/SUPERVCD/VCD/CDPLAYER
SKIP
PAUSE
PLAY
STOP
STANDBY
DOLBY
D
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With the label side up
•To insert an 8-cm disc, place
it in the inner recess.
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