JVC XV-S56BK Installation and maintenance instructions

XV-S56BK/S57SL[B/E/EN]
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English Dimensions (W x H x D): Dimensions (W x H x D):
435 mm x 127 mm x 329 mm 435 mm x 68 mm x 267.5 mm
(17-3/16 inch x 5 inch x13inch) (17-3/16 inch x 2-11/16 inch x 10-9/16 inch)
Deutsch Abmessungen (B x H xT): Abmessungen (B x H x T):
435 mm x 127 mm x 329 mm 435 mm x 68 mm x 267,5 mm
Française Ecombrement (L x H x P): Ecombrement (L x H x P):
435 mm x 127 mm x 329 mm 435 mm x 68 mm x 267,5 mm
Nederlands Afmetingen (B x H x D): Afmetingen (B x H x D):
435 mm x 127 mm x 329 mm 435 mm x 68 mm x 267,5 mm
Español Dimensiones (A x A x F): Dimensiones (A x A x F):
435 mm x 127 mm x 329 mm 435 mm x 68 mm x 267,5 mm
Italiano Dimensioni (L x A x P): Dimensioni (L x A x P):
435 mm x 127 mm x 329 mm 435 mm x 68 mm x 267,5 mm
Svenska Mått (B x H x D): Mått (B x H x D):
435 mm x 127 mm x 329 mm 435 mm x 68 mm x 267,5 mm
Suomi Mitat (L x K x S): Mitat (L x K x S):
435 mm x 127 mm x 329 mm 435 mm x 68 mm x 267,5 mm
Dansk Dimensioner (B x H x D): Dimensioner (B x H x D):
435 mm x 127 mm x 329 mm 435 mm x 68 mm x 267,5 mm
LE40861-001A
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D I G I T A L
Introduction 2
Preliminary knowledge 5
Getting started 14
Basic operations 23
Advanced operations 27
Initial settings 42
Additional information 54
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
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 mains
line. The power can be remote controlled.
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 con-
sidered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these bat-
teries must be followed strictly.
•Do not use this apparatus in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as
cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on
top of this apparatus.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Visible andInvisible 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.
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
1CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE 2WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION: Invisible laser
radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM. (e)
ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser-
stråling ved åbning, når
sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude
af funktion. Undgåudsæt-
telse for stråling (d)
VARNING: Osynlig laser-
strålning när denna del är
öppnad och spärren är
urkopplad. Betrakta ej
strålen. (s)
VARO: Avattaessa ja suo-
jalukitus ohitettaessa olet
alttiina näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle. Äläkatso
säteeseen. (f)
Floor
Spacing 15 cm or more
Stand height
5 cm or more
Wall or obstructions
Front
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.
Locate the apparatus as follows:
Front: No obstructions 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.
XV-S56BK/
XV-S57SL
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English
Table of Contents
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
Audio formats.........................................................................13
Getting started
Page 14
Connections ......................................................................14
Before making any connections ...........................................14
To connect to a TV .................................................................14
To connect to a TV with the SCART connector ...................15
To connect to an audio amplifier or receiver.......................16
To connect to an amplifier/receiver equipped with
5.1-channel inputs...............................................................17
To connect to audio equipment with a digital input...........18
To connect the power cord ...................................................19
Using the remote control unit.........................................19
To install batteries in the remote control unit .....................19
Remote sensor .......................................................................20
To use the remote control unit for TV operation.................21
Basic operations
Page 23
Turning on/off the unit ....................................................23
Inserting and removing discs..........................................23
Basic playback ..................................................................24
To start playback ....................................................................24
To stop playback completely ................................................25
To stop playback temporarily ...............................................25
To advance or reverse playback rapidly while
monitoring...........................................................................25
To locate the beginning of the scene or song .....................25
Resuming playback ..........................................................26
To memorize the interrupted position .................................26
To resume playback...............................................................26
Advanced operations
Page 27
Playing from a specific position on a disc......................27
To locate a desired scene from the DVD menu ...................27
To locate a desired scene from the menu of the Video
CD with PBC ........................................................................27
To locate a desired selection using the numeric
buttons.................................................................................28
To locate a desired selection using 4or ¢...................28
To locate a desired scene by specifying the chapter
number [CHAP.SEARCH] ...................................................29
To locate a desired position in the current title or track
[TIME SEARCH]...................................................................29
To locate a desired scene from the display [DIGEST] ........30
Special picture playback ................................................. 31
To advance a still picture frame-by-frame...........................31
To display continuous still pictures [STROBE]....................31
To playback in slow-motion [SLOW]....................................32
To zoom a scene [ZOOM]......................................................32
Changing the playback order ......................................... 33
To playback in the desired order [PROGRAM] ....................33
To playback in random order [RANDOM]...........................34
Repeat playback............................................................... 34
To repeat the current selection or all discs contents
[REPEAT] .............................................................................34
To repeat a desired part [A-B REPEAT]................................35
Selecting a scene angle of DVD VIDEO ......................... 36
To select a scene angle from the normal screen
[ANGLE]...............................................................................36
To select a scene angle from the angle list display
[ANGLE]...............................................................................37
Changing the language and sound ................................ 37
To select the subtitle language [SUBTITLE] ........................37
To change the audio language or sound [AUDIO]..............38
Miscellaneous functions ................................................. 39
To select the picture character
[THEATER POSITION].........................................................39
To simulate surround sound [3D PHONIC]..........................39
To view the disc/time information........................................40
To view the DVD function status ..........................................41
Dimming the brightness of the display window .................41
Initial settings
Page 42
Selecting preferences...................................................... 42
How to set preferences..........................................................42
LANGUAGE page...................................................................42
AUDIO page............................................................................43
DISPLAY page ........................................................................45
SYSTEM page ........................................................................46
EXPERT SPEAKER SETTING (available only when
“EXPERT” is selected for SPEAKER SETTING) .......... 47
How to make speaker settings..............................................47
Setting items ..........................................................................47
Example: Making speaker settings according to
speaker and room conditions...................................... 49
Basic speaker settings ...........................................................49
Fine tuning of each speaker type..........................................50
Limiting playback by children ........................................ 51
To set Parental Lock for the first time
[PARENTAL LOCK]..............................................................51
To change the settings [PARENTAL LOCK] .........................52
To temporarily release the Parental Lock
[PARENTAL LOCK]..............................................................53
Additional information
Page 54
Care and handling of discs.............................................. 54
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 55
Specifications................................................................... 56
Table of languages and their abbreviations.. Appendix A
Country code list for Parental Lock.................Appendix B
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Introduction
Introduction
Features
7
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7Strobe function
The unit can display nine continuous still pictures on
the TV screen.
7
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7Digest function
You can select the desired selection to be played from
the opening scenes displayed on the TV screen.
7
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7Angle function*
You can select a desired angle from multiple camera
angles recorded on the DVD VIDEO disc.
7
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7Zoom function
You can view scenes close-up.
7
77
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.
7
77
7Theater position
You can select the picture character according to the
lighting of your room.
7
77
7High quality digital sound
You can enjoy high quality sound with Dolby Digital or
Linear-PCM.
7
77
7Multichannel audio outputs
The unit provides the multichannel (5.1-channel)
analog audio outputs as well as the PCM/Bitstream
digital audio outputs.
7
77
73D Phonic function
You can enjoy virtual surround sound with your 2-
channel system.
7
77
7Multi-language subtitles and sound*
You can select a subtitle or sound language from
those recorded on the DVD VIDEO disc.
7
77
7Multi-disc playback
You can enjoy Audio CD discs and Video CD discs, as
well as DVD VIDEO discs.
7
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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)
• Audio cable (x 2)
• 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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Introduction
English
About this instruction manual
This instruction manual basically explains operations as follows:
You can play titles or tracks in random order by using
the Random function.
¶While stopped
1Press PLAY MODE.
The play mode menu appears on the TV screen.
2Use CURSOR 2/3to move to [RANDOM].
3Press ENTER.
The “RANDOM” indicator appears in the display
window on the front panel.
The unit starts random playback. 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.
1
3
2
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
OPEN
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TV DVD
PLAY
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TV4 TV5 TV6
TV7 TV8 TV9
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-/-- TV0 MUTING
AUDIO
THEATER
POSITION
DIGEST
PREVIOUS
NEXT
CLEAR
STROBE
SLOW
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MENU
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REMOTE CONTROL
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Introduction
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Introduction
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, 41oF and 95oF).
•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 (2.7 W) 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.
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, and Video 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.
©1992-1997 Dolby laboratories. 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
1STANDBY 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.
2STANDBY/ON button (23)
Turns the unit on or off (standby).
3Remote sensor (20)
Receives signals from the remote control unit.
4Disc tray (23)
Used to load a disc.
50
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0(OPEN/CLOSE) button (23)
Used to open and close the disc tray.
6Display window (8)
Indicates the current status of the unit.
74/¢(SKIP) buttons (25)
Used to skip a chapter, title or track.
Also, used for the page selection of a menu screen
(for Video CD).
Holding down 4or ¢during playback reverses
or advances playback rapidly.
87(STOP) button (25)
Stops playback.
Also used to change the video output setting
(See page 15).
93(PLAY) button (24)
Starts playback. Also, used as a SELECT button for
PBC of Video CDs.
08(PAUSE) button (25, 31)
Pauses playback.
Also, used to display nine continuous still pictures
(STROBE function).
STANDBY
STANDBY ON
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD
PAUSEPLAYSTOP
SKIP
OPEN/CLOSE
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D I G I T A L
DVD/CD PLAYER
1STANDBY indicator 3Remote sensor 50(OPEN/CLOSE) button
2STANDBY/ON
button
4Disc tray
6Display window 08(PAUSE) button
93(PLAY) button
87(STOP) button
74/¢(SKIP) buttons
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OPEN
/CLOSE
TV DVD
PLAY
MODE
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SUBTITLEANGLE
TV1 TV2 TV3
TV4 TV5 TV6
TV7 TV8 TV9
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AUDIO THEATER
POSITION
DIGEST
PREVIOUS
NEXT
CLEAR
STROBE
SLOW+
SLOW–
TITLE
MENU
CHOICE
ENTER
REMOTE CONTROL
CH+
SELECT
CH
-
VOL
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VOL
-
DISPLAY
ZOOM
RETURN
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TV DVD
STANDBY/ON
1OPEN/CLOSE button
2PLAY MODE button
33D PHONIC button
4Numeric buttons
5ANGLE button
6SUBTITLE button
7DIGEST button
84/PREVIOUS button
97/CLEAR button
01/SLOW–button
-TITLE button
=CURSOR (5Up,
∞Down) - CH (+/–)
buttons
~CHOICE button
!Infrared signal-emitting
window
@TV STANDBY/ON
button
#TV - DVD switch
$ DVD STANDBY/ON
button
%RETURN button
^TV/VIDEO - CANCEL
button
&THEATER POSITION
button
*AUDIO button
(ZOOM button
)¢/NEXT button
_8/STROBE button
¡¡/SLOW+ button
+3/SELECT button
™MENU button
£ENTER button
¢ CURSOR (2Left,
3Right) - VOL (+/–)
buttons
¢ DISPLAY button
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1OPEN/CLOSE button (23)
Opens and closes the disc tray.
2PLAY MODE button (29, 33, 34, 35)
Displays a play mode menu for controlling the advanced
playback functions.
33D PHONIC button (39)
Produces a simulated surround effect.
4Numeric buttons (11)
When the TV - DVD switch is set to DVD, these buttons are
used to specify a title, chapter or track number, as well as
used to enter a time for the Time search function.
When the TV - DVD switch is set to TV, these buttons are
used to select a TV channel as well as mute the TV audio.
5ANGLE button (36, 37)
Changes camera angles during playback of a DVD VIDEO
disc containing multiple camera angles.
6SUBTITLE button (37)
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).
7DIGEST button (30)
Displays beginning scenes of each title, chapter or track
on the TV screen (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD).
84/PREVIOUS button (25, 28)
Skips back a chapter, title or track. Also used for the page
selection of a menu screen (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD).
Holding down this button during playback reverses
playback rapidly.
97/CLEAR button (25, 33)
Stops playback. Also used to erase all the programmed
tracks for the program play.
01/SLOW–button (25, 32)
Pressing this button during playback reverses playback
rapidly.
Pressing this button while a DVD VIDEO disc is paused
reverses playback slowly.
-TITLE button (27)
Displays the title menu of a DVD VIDEO disc on the TV
screen.
=CURSOR (5Up, ∞Down) - CH (+/–) buttons
When the TV - DVD switch is set to DVD, these buttons are
used to select an item from a menu or on-screen display,
or to change the setting of an on-screen display item.
When the TV - DVD switch is set to TV,they are used to
select a TV channel.
~CHOICE button (42)
Displays the preference on-screen display on the TV
screen.
!Infrared signal-emitting window
Point this window toward the remote sensor on the front
panel when pressing buttons.
@TV STANDBY/ON button (21)
Turns the television on or off (standby).
#TV - DVD switch (11, 21, 27)
When setting this switch to “TV”, the numeric, cursor and
TV/VIDEO - CANCEL buttons are used to control your TV.
When setting it to “DVD”, these buttons are used to
control the unit.
$DVD STANDBY/ON button (23)
Turns the unit on or off (standby).
%RETURN button (28)
Returns to the previous menu (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD).
^TV/VIDEO - CANCEL button (21, 33)
When the TV - DVD switch is set to TV, this button
switches the TV input between TV and VIDEO.
When the TV - DVD switch is set to DVD, it cancels the last
programmed selection in the Program mode.
&THEATER POSITION button (39)
Selects a picture character from 4 options (for DVD
VIDEO/Video CD).
*AUDIO button (38)
Selects the audio (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD).
(ZOOM button (32)
Zooms in the picture (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD).
)¢/NEXT button (25, 28)
Skips forward a chapter, title or track. Also used for the
page selection of a menu screen (for DVD VIDEO/Video
CD).
Holding down this button during playback advances
playback rapidly.
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88
8/STROBE button (25, 31)
Pauses playback. Also, used to display nine continuous
still pictures (STROBE function).
+3/SELECT button (24, 27)
Starts playback. Also used as a SELECT button for PBC of
Video CDs.
¡¡/SLOW+ button (25, 32)
Pressing this button during playback advances playback
rapidly.
Pressing this button while a DVD VIDEO or Video CD disc
is paused advances playback slowly.
MENU button (27)
Displays a DVD menu on the TV screen.
£ENTER button
Executes the selected item in a menu or on-screen
display.
¢CURSOR (2 Left, 3Right) - VOL (+/–) buttons
When the TV - DVD switch is set to DVD, these buttons are
used to select an item from a menu or on-screen display,
or to change the setting of an on-screen display item.
When the TV - DVD switch is set to TV, they are used to
change the TV audio volume.
DISPLAY button (40)
Displays the status information (only for DVD disc) or the
time information (for any types of discs).
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Display window
1Audio format indicators
Indicates the format of audio currently being played back.
See “Audio formats” on page 13 for details.
2Disc indicator
Indicates the type of the disc set in the tray. When a DVD
VIDEO disc is set, “DVD” lights up. When a Video CD disc
is set, “VCD” lights up. When an Audio CD is set, “CD”
lights up.
33
33
3(play)/8
88
8(pause) indicators
3
33
3or 8
88
8illuminates during playback or while paused,
respectively.
Neither of them illuminates while stopped.
4Title/track/chapter indicators
One or more appropriate indicators illuminate according
to the disc inserted.
5Repeat mode indicators
The appropriate indicator illuminates according to the
current repeat mode.
6PROGRAM/RANDOM indicators
The appropriate indicator illuminates while the unit is
in the Program or Random playback mode.
7Multi-information window
Displays the current title/track/chapter number(s), time
and status information.
Rear panel
1AUDIO OUT jacks (14, 16)
Outputs the multichannel signals of a DVD VIDEO disc
recorded by the Dolby Digital or MPEG Multichannel
surround format.
The FRONT jacks also output stereo analog audio signals
when playing back a stereo audio source.
2VIDEO OUT - VIDEO jack (14)
Outputs a composite video signal.
Note that, to use this jack, the Y/C - COMP. switch must be
set to “COMP.”.
3Y/C - COMP. switch (14, 15)
This selector must be set correctly according to the video
signal type to be used. If you used any signal from the
VIDEO OUT - VIDEO jack, or composite or RGB signal port
in the VIDEO OUT - AV connector, set it to “COMP.”. If you
use the VIDEO OUT - S-VIDEO jack or Y/C signal port in
the VIDEO OUT - AV connector, set it to “Y/C”.
4VIDEO OUT - AV connector (15)
This standard 21-pin SCART connector outputs video and
audio signals. It handles the composite, Y/C (S-video) and
RGB video signals. The Y/C - COMP. switch must be set
correctly according to the video signal used.
Note that to make this connector feed RGB signals, you
must change the unit’s setting. (see “How to make the
unit feed the RGB signals” on page 15 for details),
5Region code label (12)
Shows region code number.
6DIGITAL OUT jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) (18)
Outputs digital audio signals. You must select the signal
type correctly according to the external device connected
to via the Preference display.
7VIDEO OUT - S-VIDEO jack (14)
Outputs an S-video signal.
Note that, to use this jack, the Y/C - COMP. switch must be
set to “Y/C”.
Also, this jack does not feed correct signals when you
make the unit feed the RGB signals. See “How to make
the unit feed RGB signals” on page 15 for details.
8AV COMPU LINK jacks
These jacks are provided for use in the future. They are
currently not used.
9AC IN connector (19)
Connects to the wall outlet using the suppplied AC power
cord.
VCDVD
TITLE TRACK CHAP A
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B1
PROGRAM
RANDOM
8
3
2Disc indicator
33(play)/8(pause) indicators
4 Title/trackchapter indicators
5Repeat mode indicators
7Multi-information window6PROGRAM/RANDOM indicators
LPCM
MPEG
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DTS
1Audio format indicators
1AUDIO OUT jacks
6DIGITAL OUT jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) 8AV COMPU LINK jacks
9AC IN connector
2VIDEO OUT - VIDEO jack
7 VIDEO OUT - S-VIDEO jack
5Region code label
2
4VIDEO OUT - AV connector
3Y/C - COMP. switch
VIDEO OUT
COMP.Y/C
AV
VIDEO OUT
AC IN
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO
RIGHT
S-VIDEO
PCM / STREAM
COAXIALOPTICAL
AV COMPU LINK
LEFT
FRONT
REAR
RIGHT LEFTSUBWOOFER
CENTER
AUDIO OUT
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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 disc 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.
In addition, there is the EXPERT SPEAKER SETTING sub-
page that can be accessed from the AUDIO page in a
certain condition.
See page 42 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 51 for detailed information.
On-screen displays
AUTO STANDBY
OFF
OFF
EXIT
RESUME
AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
DVD 1
AV COMPULINK MODE
PRESS KEY
SYSTEM
Country Code GB
—
----
EXIT
Set Level
PASSWORD
PRESS KEY ENTER
PARENTAL LOCK
PARENTAL LOCK
MONITOR TYPE 4:3 LB
MODE 2
ON
EXIT
SCREEN SAVER
ON SCREEN GUIDE
AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
PRESS KEY
DISPLAY
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT STREAM / PCM
Lo / Ro
ON
EXIT
DOWN MIX
COMPRESSION
AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
5.1 CHANNEL
SPEAKER SETTING
PRESS KEY
AUDIO
MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
EXIT
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
PRESS KEY
LANGUAGE
NOW READING
Opening display
F.SPK
SIZE LEVEL DELAY
Large
C.SPK
EXIT
Small 0 dB 0 ms
R.SPK
Small 0 dB 0 ms
BASS
S.woofer TEST TONE
SUB WOOFER
0 dB
EXPERT SPEAKER SETTING
EXPERT SPEAKER SETTING
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Play mode menus
Pressing the PLAY MODE button brings up the play
mode menu in which you can control playback functions.
Different menus 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 or Audio 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 45).
•The screen saver function is not activated during
Audio CD playback or after stopping Audio CD
playback.
REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM
While stopped
DVD CONTROL
REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH CHAP. SEARCH
During DVD VIDEO playback
CD CONTROL
REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH
During Audio CD playback
VCD CONTROL
REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH PBC CALL
During Video CD playback
ENGLISH ENGLISH
1 / 2 1 / 2 1 / 2
DVD VIDEO function status
1 25:25 PBC
TRACK TIME
Disc/time
(Video CD with PBC)
1 25 2:25:25 3.3
TITLE CHAP. TIME BITRATE Mbps
Disc/time (DVD VIDEO)
1 00:08
TRACK TIME EACH
Disc/time (Audio CD/Video CD
without PBC)
To prevent the monitor from burning out [SCREEN SAVER]
DVD/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 36.)
: Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple audio languages.
(See page 38.)
: Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple subtitle languages.
(See page 37.)
You can set the unit not to display on-screen icons above via the preference settings
described on page 46.
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
The function of the numeric buttons differs depending on the setting of the TV - DVD
switch. When setting it to TV, the buttons are used to select a TV channel (see page 21).
When setting it to DVD, the buttons are used to select a track/title or enter a disc time or
chapter number.
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.
To select a TV channel
Press the corresponding numeric buttons. See pages 21 and 22 for details.
TV DVD
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7
4
SUBTITLEANGLE
TV1 TV2 TV3
TV4 TV5 TV6
TV7 TV8 TV9
TV
-/-- TV0 MUTING
AUDIO
THEATER
POSITION
TV DVD
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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 the Audio CD format can be played back, though some may not be played back
because of the disc characteristics or recording condition.
•DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO 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.
Non-playable discs
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-G, CD-TEXT
•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 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.
(Example: DVD VIDEO disc)
(Example: Audio CD/Video CD)
Playable disc types
Disc structure
DVD VIDEO Video CD Audio CD
ALL 252 5
3
4
23
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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There are some formats of audio recorded on discs as shown below. The associated indicator lights up in the display
window when playing back a disc.
Note that, with some formats and/or depending on the unit's “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT”setting, digital audio signals are
not always output from the unit's DIGITAL output jacks as are recorded on the disc.
See “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT”on page 43 for details.
Audio formats
Indicator Audio format
LPCM Linear PCM
MPEG MPEG Multichannel
DOLBY DIGITAL Dolby Digital
DTS DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
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Getting started
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 often 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 can get better picture quality by connecting it with the S-VIDEO output of the unit
using the S-video cable in addition to the (standard) video connection. Note that, to use the VIDEO jacks, the Y/C -
COMP. switch must be set to “COMP.” and to use the S-VIDEO jacks, the Y/C - COMP. switch must be set to “Y/C”.
Before making any connections
To connect to a TV
NOTES
• Connect VIDEO OUT jacks of the unit directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT jacks 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 or Multi-scan TV. Do not connect the unit to an NTSC TV.
• When making the audio connection using the FRONT (LEFT and RIGHT) jacks, set “DOWN MIX” on the “AUDIO” page of the
preference display to“Lo/Ro” and the “SPEAKER SETTING” to “2 CHANNEL” (see pages 44 and 45).
VIDEO OUT
COMP.Y/C
AV
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO
RIGHT
S-VIDEO
PCM / STREAM
COAXIALOPTICAL
AV COMPU LINK
LEFT
FRONT
REAR
RIGHT LEFTSUBWOOFER
CENTER
AUDIO OUT
Yellow
Audio/Video cable
(supplied)
White
Red
S-video cable
(not supplied)
Red
White Yellow
Y/C - COMP. switch
The unit
T V
VIDEO
AUDIO
RIGHT
LEFT
S-VIDEO
IN
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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 Y/C - COMP. switch correctly according to your TV.
• If the TV only accommodates the composite video signal, set the switch to “COMP.”.
• If the TV accommodates the Y/C signals, set the switch to “Y/C” so that you can enjoy better-quality pictures.
• If the TV accommodates the RGB signals, set the switch to “COMP.”, as well as make the unit feed the RGB signals by
following the procedure shown below.
How to make the unit feed the RGB signals
The unit cannot output the RGB signals from the SCART connector and the S-video (Y/C) signals from the S-VIDEO jack
simultaneously.
In the initial (factory-preset) condition, the S-VIDEO jack is active, while the RGB signals cannot be output.
To make the unit feed the RGB signals, follow the procedure below. Note that the S-VIDEO jack does not feed correct
signals when the unit is set to output the RGB signals.
¶When the unit is turned on
1Set the Y/C - COMP. switch to “COMP.”.
2Press and hold down the 7(STOP) button on the front panel when no disc is inserted or while the unit is stopped.
“S-VIDEO” appears in the display window after a few seconds.
To connect to a TV with the SCART connector
VIDEO OUT
COMP.Y/C
AV
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO
RIGHT
S-VIDEO
PCM / STREAM
COAXIALOPTICAL
AV COMPU LINK
LEFT
FRONT
REAR
RIGHT LEFTSUBWOOFER
CENTER
AUDIO OUT
The unit
TV
VIDEO
AUDIO
RIGHT
LEFT
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AV
SCART cable
(not supplied)
Y/C - COMP. switch
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-
B1
PROGRAM
RANDOM
8
3
(Display Window)
LPCM
MPEG
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DTS
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3Keep holding down the 7(STOP) button on the front panel.
After a few more seconds, “RGB” replaces “S-VIDEO” in the display window.
Now the RGB signal can be output when setting the Y/C - COMP. switch to “COMP.”.
• To make the S-VIDEO outputs, use the similar procedure.
You can enjoy high-quality audio by connecting the unit's audio output to your amplifier or receiver.
• Connect the unit's AUDIO OUT (FRONT LEFT/RIGHT) to any line-level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio
amplifier or receiver.
NOTES
• Connect the unit for a PAL or Multi-scan TV. Do not connect the unit to an NTSC TV.
• When making the audio connection using the AV connector, set “DOWN MIX” on the “AUDIO” page of the preference display to
“Lo/Ro” and the “SPEAKER SETTING” to “2 CHANNEL” (see pages 44 and 45).
To connect to an audio amplifier or receiver
NOTE
• When making the audio connection using the FRONT (LEFT and RIGHT) jacks for stereo use, set “DOWN MIX” on the “AUDIO”
page of the preference display to “Lo/Ro” and the “SPEAKER SETTING” to “2 CHANNEL” (see pages 44 and 45).
VCDVD TITLE TRACK CHAP A
-
B1
PROGRAM
RANDOM
8
3
(Display Window)
LPCM
MPEG
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DTS
VIDEO OUT
COMP.Y/C
AV
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO
RIGHT
S-VIDEO
PCM / STREAM
COAXIALOPTICAL
AV COMPU LINK
LEFT
FRONT
REAR
RIGHT LEFTSUBWOOFER
CENTER
AUDIO OUT
Audio cable
(supplied)
White
Red
White
Red Amplifier or receiver
The unit
AUDIO
RIGHT
LEFT
IN
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The unit is equipped with the Dolby Digital and MPEG Multichannel decoders and can feed 5.1-channel outputs. So you
can enjoy any type of the high quality surround sounds by connecting the unit to an amplifier/receiver equipped with the
5.1-channel inputs.
Connect the unit's AUDIO OUT jacks to the analog 5.1-channel inputs of an amplifier or receiver using the supplied audio
cables.
•Be sure to connect correctly between corresponding terminals. The order of the 5.1-channel terminals depends on
units.
To connect to an amplifier/receiver equipped with 5.1-channel inputs
NOTES
•The DTS surround signals are output only from the DIGITAL OUT jacks.
•When using the 5.1-channel outputs of the unit, set “DOWN MIX”to “OFF”and “SPEAKER SETTING”to “5.1 CHANNEL”or
“EXPERT”on the “AUDIO”page of the “PREFERENCE”display. If “EXPERT”is selected, you can adjust the audio output
balance of the speakers using the “EXPERT SPEAKER SETTING”display (see page 47).
VIDEO OUT
COMP.Y/C
AV
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO
RIGHT
S-VIDEO
PCM / STREAM
COAXIALOPTICAL
AV COMPU LINK
LEFT
FRONT
REAR
RIGHT LEFTSUBWOOFER
CENTER
AUDIO OUT
The unit
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
REAR
RIGHT
LEFT
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
Amplifier or receiver
Audio/Video
cable
(supplied)
Audio cable
(supplied)
Audio cable
(supplied)
Red
White
White
White
Red
Red
Yellow
Red Red
White White White
Yellow Red
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