Luxman DVA-250 User manual

DVA-250
DVD AUDIO-VIDEO/
SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER
OWNER'S MANUAL

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IMPORTANT(for U.K.Customers)
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 appro-
priate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dis-
pose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard
by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be
fitted, then follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the larger termi-
nal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth sym-
bol |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 mark-
ings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the ter-
minal 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.
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type
should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
Contents
Thanks for choosing LUXMAN. Read this manual carefully to get
the best performance from this unit.
Before Use ...............................................................................................3
Discs..........................................................................................................4
Remote Control Unit................................................................................6
Connection ...............................................................................................7
Names of Each Control.........................................................................11
Playback .................................................................................................14
SACD Sound Mode ...............................................................................16
Playback from a specific chapter/track............................................17
Slow-Motion Playback.........................................................................17
Single Stepping Playback....................................................................17
Direct Playback .....................................................................................17
Title Select..............................................................................................18
Chapter Select.......................................................................................18
Time Select.............................................................................................19
Track or Time Select.............................................................................19
Picture Zoom..........................................................................................20
Select a Subtitle Language..................................................................20
JPEG ........................................................................................................20
Select an Audio Language...................................................................21
Change the Angle..................................................................................21
Repeat Playback....................................................................................22
Programmed Playback.........................................................................23
GUI ...........................................................................................................25
Time Display...........................................................................................26
Settings ...................................................................................................28
Controlling other Components Connected to the DVA-250............37
Programming the Remote....................................................................38
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................43
Specifications........................................................................................44
CAUTION
The product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that no object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the product.
Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a
book case or similar unit.

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Before Use
Conventions about This Manual
<This Owner's Manual largely describes how to control the
DVA-250 from the provided remote control unit. The duplicate
buttons on the DVA-250 provide the same functions.
<The types of functions and operations that can be used for a
particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc. In
some cases, these functions and operations may differ from
the descriptions given in this Owner's Manual. In this event,
follow the instructions given on the screen. This Owner's
Manual only covers basic disc operations.
<For some operations, the PROHIBIT icon “A” may appear on
the screen. This indicates that the operation described in this
Owner's Manual is not permitted for the current disc.
<The drawings about the TV screen and front panel display
used in this Owner's Manual are purely for the purposes of
explanation. The actual displays may differ slightly from what
are shown here.
Read this before operation
<As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave
sufficient space above the unit for ventilation.
<The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as
printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this
matter, consult an electrician.
<Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid
placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also
avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat,
cold or moisture.
<Do not place the unit on the amplifier/receiver.
<Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the
circuitry or electrical shock. If a foreign object should get into
the set, contact your dealer.
<When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always
pull directly on the plug, never yank the cord.
<To keep the laser pickup clean, do not touch it, and do not for-
get to close the disc tray.
<Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this
might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
<Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT lift or
move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the disc.
WHEN MOVING THIS UNIT
When changing places of installation or packing the unit for
moving, be sure to remove the disc and return the disc table to
its original position in the player. Then, press the power switch
to turn the power off, and disconnect the power cord. Moving
this unit with the disc loaded may result in damage to this unit.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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 tech-
nology 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.
Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.

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Region Number of DVD Video discs:
DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers that
dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. If the region
number on the disc you want to play does not match the region
number of your DVD player, you will not be able to play the disc.
In that case, an error message will appear on the screen.
The region number is printed on the rear panel of this unit.
Europe model Hong Kong model
Type of Discs That Can be Played on This System
This player can playback discs bearing any of the following logos:
About CD-R/RW
CD-R/RW discs recorded in Audio CD format and finalized cor-
rectly are playable. But depending on the quality of the disc
and/or the condition of the recording, some CD-R/RW discs may
not be playable.
MP3/JPEG compatibility
This player is compatible with CD-R/RW and CD-ROM (Kodak pic-
ture CD, etc.) discs that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.
<File names of MP3/JPEG should be alphanumeric characters.
This unit cannot display symbols and full-size or 2 bytes-wide
characters (such as Japanese, Chinese, etc.) correctly. Also,
be sure to use the file extension “.mp3”, “.jpg” or “.jpeg”.
<Only the first 8 characters of folder and track names (exclud-
ing the “.mp3”, “.jpg” or “.jpeg” extension) are displayed.
<Use CD-R/RW media for recording your MP3 or JPEG files. The
disc must be finalized in order to play.
<The CD-ROM must be ISO 9660 compatible.
<This player is not compatible with multi-session discs.
<When more than 250 files or folders are recorded on the disc,
the unit might not be able to play it correctly.
<It may take time to display a progressive JPEG picture.
<Depending on the file size and compression rate, some JPEG
pictures cannot be displayed correctly.
<Mono or stereo MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 format, 44.1 or 48kHz,
fixed bit-rate.
<Not compatible with variable bit-rate (VBR) files.
<Audio encoded at 128Kbps should sound close to regular audio
CD quality. Although this player will play lower bit-rate MP3
tracks, the sound quality becomes noticeably worse at lower
bit-rates.
Caution:
<Some DVD Audio, DVD Video and Video CD discs do not oper-
ate as described in this manual do to the intentions of the
disc's producer.
<If you record a disc using a personal computer or a DVD
recorder, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there
are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of
the application software used to create the disc. (Check with
the software publisher for more detailed information.)
<Unfinalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played.
Following discs cannot be played with this unit:
•CD-G, Data part of CD-EXTRA, CD-ROM, DVD-RAM and DVD-
ROM discs
•discs recorded in a color system other than PAL or NTSC
•illegally produced discs
•scratched discs
•discs that are dusty, soiled or marked with fingerprints
Warning:
If you attempt to play back such discs, there is a risk that sudden
loud noise can blast over the speakers at full volume and cause
damage to the speakers and your hearing.
Copy-protected discs and other discs which do not conform to
the CD standard may not play back correctly in this player. If you
use such discs in this unit, LUXMAN Corporation and its sub-
sidiaries cannot be responsible for any consequences or guaran-
tee the quality of reproduction. If you experience problems with
such non-standard discs, you should contact the producers of the
disc.
About DVD-R and DVD-RW discs
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs recorded in video format on a DVD
recorder can be played on the DVA-250.
Discs that have not be finalized cannot be played.
Depending on the disc's recording status, the disc may not be
accepted or may not be played normally (the picture or sound
may be not be smooth, etc.).
Discs
DVD Video:
•Single-sided or double-sided discs
•Single layer or dual layer discs
•Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM digital
audio
•MPEG-2 digital video
•This unit can play DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/
DVD+RW discs recorded in DVD video format.
Discs are generally divided into one or more titles.
Titles may be further subdivided into chapters.
DVD Audio:
•Single sided discs
•Single layer or dual layer discs
•Linear or packed PCM digital audio
•Some discs may contain MPEG-2 video, and
Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG digital audio.
Discs are generally divided into one or more
groups. Groups may be further subdivided into
tracks.
Audio CD:
•12cm or 8cm discs
•Linear PCM digital audio
Audio CDs are divided into tracks.
SACD(Super Audio CD):
•12cm discs
•Digital audio
Super Audio CDs are divided into tracks.
Video CD:
•12cm or 8cm discs
•MPEG-1 digital audio
•MPEG-1 digital video
Video CDs are divided into tracks.
Picture CD:
•12cm
•Digital video(JPEG)
WMA(Window Media Audio):
•12cm discs
•Digital audio

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Discs
How to remove the disc How to hold the disc
<Always place the disc on the disc tray with the label side
uppermost. (Compact discs can be played or recorded only on
one side.)
<To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the
center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by
the edges.
<Should the disc become dirty, wipe the surface radially (from
the center hole outward towards the outer edge) with a soft,
dry cloth:
<Never use such chemicals as record sprays, antistatic sprays
or fluid, benzine or thinner to clean the discs. Such chemicals
will do irreparable damage to the disc's plastic surface.
<Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust
and scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”
<Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and
temperature for extended periods. Long exposure to high tem-
peratures will warp the disc.
<Do not play any disc that is warped, deformed or damaged.
Playing such discs may cause irreparable harm to the playing
mechanisms.
<CD-R/RW discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat and
ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is important that they are
not stored in a location where direct sunlight will fall on them,
and which is away from sources of heat such as radiators or
heat-generating electrical devices.
<Printable CD-R/RW discs aren't recommended, as the label
side might be sticky and damage the unit.
<Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do
not use any protective coating spray.
<Use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information on
the label side. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as
this may cause damage to the recorded side.
<Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD stabi-
lizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms and cause
them to malfunction.
<Do not use irregular shape CDs (octagonal, heart shaped, busi-
ness card size, etc.). CDs of this sort can damage the unit:
<If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD-
R/RW disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or
contact the disc manufacturer directly.
number of audio tracks recorded
on the disc
number of subtitles recorded on
the disc
screen aspect ratio
disc recorded with multiple cam-
era angles
region code
Example of Icons used on DVD discs:
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Title 1
Glossary of Disc Terms
Title (DVD)
The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a
movie, et cetera, for a picture piece on a video software; or an
album, etc., for a music piece on an audio disc. Each title is
assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you
want. On most DVD movies, there will be only one title.
Chapter (DVD)
Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than
titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is
assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter
you want. Depending on the disc, there may be only one chap-
ter per title recorded.
Track (Video or Audio CD)
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO or an audio
CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to
locate the track you want. On most audio CD's, one track is
equal to one song.
Title 2
DVD
VCD
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
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Remote Control Unit
The provided Remote Control Unit allows the unit to be operated
from a distance.
When operating the remote control unit, point it towards the
remote sensor on the front panel of the unit.
<Even if the remote control unit is operated within the effective
range, remote control operation may be impossible if there are
any obstacles between the unit and the remote control.
<If the remote control unit is operated near other appliances
which generate infrared rays, or if other remote control
devices using infrared rays are used near the unit, it may oper-
ate incorrectly. Conversely, the other appliances may operate
incorrectly.
Battery Installation
Remove the battery compartment cover.
Insert two “AAA“ (R03, UM-4) dry batteries. Make sure that the
batteries are inserted with their positive “+“ and negative “_“
poles positioned correctly.
Close the cover.
Battery Replacement
If the distance required between the remote control unit and main
unit decreases, the batteries are exhausted. In this case replace
the batteries with new ones.
Precautions concerning batteries
<Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive “+“ and
negative “_“ polarities.
<Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of
batteries together.
<Rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries can be used.
Refer to the precautions on their labels.
<When the remote control unit is not to be used for a long time
(more than a month), remove the batteries from the remote
control unit to prevent them from leaking. If they leak, wipe
away the liquid inside the battery compartment and replace the
batteries with new ones.
<Do not heat or disassemble batteries and never dispose of old
batteries by throwing them in a fire.
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A C
FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OPTICAL
LRLR
SUBWOOFER
6CH IN
DIGITAL IN
Amplifier
A B
CAUTION:
Switch off the power to all equipment before making connections.
Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with
this unit.
Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise,
avoid bundling the signal interconnection cables together with the
AC power cord or speaker cables.
Connection to audio components
DIGITAL OUT terminal
Connect one of the digital output terminals to the appropriate
digital input terminal of a digital device such as an AV digital
amplifier, CD recorder, MD deck, etc.
Use a commercially-available RCA coaxial cable or optical
digital cable.
When inserting the plug of the optical cable, the protective
shutter of the terminal will open and you should hear it click
into position when fully inserted. Be careful that you do not
force the plug, because this could result in damage to the
protective shutter, the cable, or the unit itself.
<Select the proper digital output setting in accordance with
your connection.
<With Super audio CDs, Digital audio signals cannot be output
from digital out terminals. Use analog connections.
A
Connection 1
6CH AUDIO OUT terminals
6 channel analog audio is output from these terminals.
If your amplifier has 6 channel analog inputs, connect them
with commercially-available RCA cables.
<Select Multi-Channel in the SETUP menu. (See page 32)
2CH AUDIO OUT terminals
2 channel analog audio is output from these terminals.
<Select Stereo in the SETUP menu. (See page 32)
Note:
<Match the cable colors to the jack colors.
Using the FRONT jacks will provide the best sound quality
when playing Audio CDs and SACDs.
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Connection 2
FED
G
VIDEO
INSCART
S-VIDEO
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
YPBPR
TV (MONITOR)
Connect one of
these cables
Connection to a TV
Connect the unit to your TV or monitor using one of the fol-
lowing types of connectors. The connections are listed in
order of picture quality, beginning with the best possible.
Additional information on each connection type is provided
below:
If your TV or monitor is compatible with progressive scan,
connect the TV via the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks using a
component video cable, and select “PROG ON”
Connecting the RGB SCART output (AV CONNECTOR) using
an RGB-ready SCART cable, or connecting the COMPO-
NENT VIDEO jacks using a component video cable is the
next best choice.
S-VIDEO is your third choice. If your TV has an S-Video input
jack, connect the TV using a quality S-Video cable.
Composite video output (SCART-COMPOSITE or VIDEO OUT)
would be your final choice.
<For better picture quality, do not connect more than one
video cable.
<Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the TV is connected
through a video cassette recorder, you may experience dis-
torted picture quality during playback of a copy protected
DVD disc.
COMPONENT VIDEO jack
If your TV or monitor has COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks, con-
nect them with a quality component video cable, and select
“COMPONENT” in the Setup menu. (See page 29)
<If your TV or monitor is compatible with progressive scan,
connect the TV via the COMPONENT VIDEO jack and select
“PROG ON”. If your TV or monitor isn’t compatible with pro-
gressive scan, do not select “PROG ON”, otherwise no pic-
ture will be shown on the monitor.
AV CONNECTOR
The AV CONNECTOR can output RGB or composite video sig-
nals.
If your TV or monitor is compatible with RGB SCART, connect
the AV CONNECTOR and your TV with a 21-pin RGB-ready
SCART cable, and select “RGB” in the Setup menu.
(See page 29)
<Both audio and video signals are output from this socket.
<The audio signal output from this socket is stereo.
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Connection 3
S-VIDEO or VIDEO jacks
The S-VIDEO connection is your third choice, and is superior
to the standard composite video connection.
If the TV or monitor has an S-VIDEO jack, connect it with a
high quality S-VIDEO cable.
If neither COMPONENT VIDEO nor S-VIDEO are available,
connect the TV or monitor with a high quality RCA cable
designed for video applications.
AC power cord
Insert the supplied AC power cord in the DVA-250’s socket.
After all other connections are complete, connect the plug to
the wall socket.
To avoid fire, electric shock, etc., do not use any power
cords other than the one included with the DVA-250. If you
are not going to use the unit for some time, disconnect the
power cord from the wall socket.
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FCOLOR SYSTEM
You have to select the color system to match your TV.
When all the connection has been done, turn the DVD player
and the connected TV on.
If your TV is MULTI or PAL, press the PAL/NTSC button repeat-
edly until “Multi” or “PAL” appears on the TV screen.
The default setting is PAL.
PAL:
Select PAL when a PAL TV (European
standard) is connected.
NTSC:
Select NTSC when a NTSC TV (American
standard) is connected.
Multi:
Select Multi when a MULTI TV is con-
nected.
Note:
<This setting will be reset to the default when you turn the
power off. Be sure to set the desired mode in the SETUP menu.
PROGRESSIVE SCAN
If your TV does not support progressive scan, do not use this
setting.
1. Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
to your TV’s COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks,
and select “COMPONENT” in the SETUP
menu.
(See “CAUTION” on the left column.)
2. Press the SETUP button, and then press the
GUI button.
“PROG ON” will light up on the front panel
display.
<The default “PROG OFF” setting is for regular TVs that are not
capable of progressive scan (the technology called interlace
scan is used).
<When set to PROG ON, the RGB, S-VIDEO and VIDEO terminals
are disabled.
<Not all progressive scan TVs are fully compatible with this unit.
If you encounter problems with progressive scan, select
“PROG OFF”.
‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINI-
TION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS
PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN
THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’
OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGRADING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD
PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CEN-
TER.’
There are additional settings you need to set before operating
the DVA-250. See the section, “Settings”.
NTSC/PAL
GUI
SETUP
Before Going On
Once a connection with the TV or monitor has been made,
you need to set the following settings. Otherwise, distorted
images or no picture at all would appear on the TV screen.
CAUTION:
In the default setting, the COMPONENT (and S-VIDEO) jacks
are not active. If you want to use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(or S-VIDEO OUT), perform the following steps.
1. Connect the VIDEO jacks with an RCA video cable. You can
use the provided yellow cable.
2. Connect the COMPONENT jacks with a component video
cable. (Or connect the S-VIDEO jacks with an S-VIDEO
cable.)
3. Turn the unit and TV on, and select “COMPONENT”
(or “RGB”) in the SETUP menu. (See page 29)
4. Turn the unit off and disconnect the RCA video cable from
the VIDEO jacks.

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Connection 4
Positioning of the Speakers
The positioning of speakers differs according to the size and
acoustics of the listening room. While actually listening to a
program source, try various speaker positions to determine
which layout provides the best surround effect.
Place the speakers connected to “L” to your left, and “R” to
your right.
Front speakers
Use magnetic shielded speakers, if you are using them near
your TV.
Place the front speakers in front of the listening position, to the
left and right of a TV.
Center speaker
Use a magnetic shielded speaker, if you are using it near your
TV. Place a center speaker between the front speakers, on or
below the TV. This speaker stabilize the sound image.
Surround speakers
Install these speakers above the level of the listener's ears, to
the left and right.
Do not install the surround speakers too far behind the listen-
ing position. It might be effective to direct the rear speakers
towards a wall or ceiling to further disperse the sound.
Subwoofer
Reproduces powerful and deep bass sounds.
Subwoofers are most effective when placed on or near the
floor and in a corner of the room. Refer to the instructions that
came with your sub-woofer for placement suggestions.
D
C
B
A
CENTER
FRONT
(LEFT)
SURROUND
(LEFT)
SURROUND
(RIGHT)
FRONT
(RIGHT)
SUBWOOFER

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Front Panel
POWER switch
Press this switch to turn the unit on or off (standby).
MENU button
Use this button to display the disc's title menu.
ENTER button
Use this button to confirm your selection or entry.
SETUP button
Use this button to access SETUP menu.
RETURN button
- Use this button to cancel the menu when a top menu is dis-
played on the TV screen.
- To return to the previous menu level during playback.
(PBC on/off for VCD)
Direction buttons
Use these buttons to select items in a menu.
Disc tray
FLT Display
OPEN/CLOSE button
Use this button to open and close the disc tray.
PLAY button (y)
Use this button to start playback.
STOP button (H)
Use this button to stop playback.
PAUSE button (J)
Use this button to pause playback.
SKIP (./m, ,//)
- Press these buttons to skip chapter or track, during playback.
- Press these buttons to quickly search the disc in the forward
and reverse direction for more than 2 seconds, during play-
back.
Time Display button (only for FLT display)
Use this button to display information about the currently
playing disc.
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The equipment draws nominal non-operating power from
the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the OFF position.
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Names of Each Control
1 2 3
4 5 8 10 11 12 13 14
6 7 9
VCD
MP3
DVD
SACD
ROM
JPEG
AUDIO
MULTI
P.SCAN TITLE GROUP CHP/TRK PPCM PROG. RANDOM ALL ABD
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Front Panel Display
Lights to indicate the currently playing disc.
when progressive video signals are being output.
These light to indicate the names of sections of the disc being
played.
Lights to indicate the currently playing audio format.
Lights during playback of multiple angle disc.
Lights in the programmed play mode.
Lights in the random play mode.
Lights in the repeat play mode.
Displays the title, track number and elapsed time during play-
back.
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Names of Each Control
Remote Control Unit
POWER
System power on and off.
FUNCTION buttons
Use these buttons to select function modes.
Numeric buttons
These buttons serve as a 10 button numeric keypad to enter
tuner preset positions.
TEST-T
- Output test tone for setting speaker levels. (AMP only)
TV / VID
- This button does not have a direct function on the DVA-250, but
when used with a compatibly programmed VCR, DVD or satellite
receiver that has a "TV / VIDEO" function, pressing this button will
switch between the output of the player or receiver and the
external video input to that player.
Consult the owner's manual for your specific player or receiver
for the details of how it implements this function.
SURR. M
Press repeatedly to select the top-level group of surround
modes. (AMP only)
SURR (v/^)
Press this button to select from among the available surround
mode options for the mode group selected. (AMP only)
CH.
- Press to select CHANNEL LEVEL. (AMP only)
TOP MENU
- Press to call up the top menu.
DIRECTION
Use to more through the options on menu screens.
SPEAKER
- Press this button to begin to process of configuring this unit's
bass management system for use with the type of speakers used
in your system. (AMP only)
RETURN
- Use to go one menu back(current setting are maintained).
(PBC on/off for VCD)
DIMMER
Press to adjust the brightness of the front display.
TONE
- This button used Bass/Treble control. (AMP only)
TIME DISPLAY
- Use this button to display time information about the currently
playing disc.
TUNING UP/DOWN
- When the tuner is in use, these buttons will tune up or down
through the selected frequency band. (AMP only)
KRecord
- Press to start normal recording. (VCR only)
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Names of Each Control
NTSC/PAL
- Use this button to select NTSC, PAL or MULTI to match your TV
standard.
HSTOP
- Press to stop playback.
PRESET UP/ DOWN
- Press to select a tuner preset channel. (AMP only)
SEARCH(m/,)
- During playback, these buttons are used for fast forward and fast
reverse.
ANGLE
Selects a DVD camera angle if available.
ZOOM
Enlarges the DVD Video image.
GUI
Brings up the ON-SCREEN display.
REPEAT
A-B
- To repeat a specific section on a disc.
1/ALL
- To repeat chapter, track, title, disc(s).
PROGRAM
Press to programming CDs, Video CDs and SACDs.
OPEN / CLOSE
Open or close the disc tray.
CLEAR
Removes a track number on the program menu.
SUB TITLE
Select a subtitle language.
AUDIO
Selects different audio languages available in the DVD disc.
MEMO
- In Tuner mode to program preset radio stations. (AMP only)
RDS
- This function is used display information that is broadcasted by
FM stations. (AMP only)
SKIP (.//)
- When playing discs, press .to go back to the beginning of
the current chapter / track and /to advance to the next
chapter / track.
TUN-M
- Switches from tuning to (manual or auto) tuning mode. (AMP
only)
PAUSE(J)
- Press to pause playback of a disc.
DIRECT
- Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence
for direct entry of a station's frequency. (AMP only)
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24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
PLAY (t)
- Press to start or resume playback.
NIGHT
- Press this button to activate the night mode. This mode is avail-
able in specially encoded digital sources, and it preserves dia-
logue(center channel) intelligibility at low volume levels. (AMP only)
SLEEP
- Press to set the sleep timer. (AMP only)
SLOW( - , +)
- Press to watch a disc with a slower speed.
DELAY
- Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times
when processing surround sound. (AMP only)
SET UP
- Enter or exit the system setup menu.
ENTER
Press to enter setting.
DIGITAL
- Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs to a source.
(AMP only)
MENU
- Access the menu on a DVD disc.
OSD
Press this button to activate the ON-Screen Display(OSD) system
used to set up. (AMP only)
VOL (^/v)
Press to adjust volume. (AMP only)
MULTI
Press to select ZONE II ON/OFF, ZONE II INPUT and ZONE II
Volume. (AMP only)
MUTE
Press to activate the mute function. (AMP only)
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31
30
29
28
27
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DVD/CD/SACD/VCD/MP3/JPEG Playback 1
<Turn the TV on and set its input to the correct position for DVD
viewing.
<When this unit is connected to a stereo system, turn the sys-
tem on.
<If another function is selected, press the DVD button on the
remote controller.
Press the POWER switch to turn the unit on.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (L).
Place a disc on the tray with the printed label face up.
Never place more than one disc on the tray.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (L) to close the tray.
4
3
2
1
DVD
When a DVD is loaded, the playback may start automatically.
If a title menu appears on the screen, select an item by press-
ing the
5
/
b
/ g / t buttons and then press the ENTER button.
<Depending on the disc, you can use the numeric buttons to
select an item.
<“Title menu” may simply be called “menu” or “title” in the
instructions supplied with the disc.
<If you press the MENU button or the TOP MENU button during
playback, title menu will appear on the screen. (In some cases,
the playback might restart from the beginning of the disc.)
CD, SACD
Press the PLAY button (y) to start playback.
Video CDs with PBC
Press the PLAY button (y).
When a Video CD (Version 2.0) with Playback Control func-
tions(PBC) is loaded, a menu will appear on the screen.
Select an item by pressing the numeric buttons to start play-
back.
<Press the /button to advance to the next page. Press the
.button to return to the previous page.
<If you press the RETURN button during playback, the menu will
appear on the screen.
<Following buttons does not work during PBC playback.
REPEAT, PROGRAM
<Press the MENU button to turn the PBC function on or off.
If you press the MENU button during playback, playback will
stop.
When the PBC function is off:
If you press the PLAY button (y) in the stop mode, playback
will start from the first track.
When the PBC function is on:
If you press the PLAY button (y) in the stop mode, a menu will
appear on the screen.
Select an item by pressing the numeric buttons to start play-
back.
<If you press the numeric buttons in the stop mode, the PBC
function will be turned off, and the playback will start from the
selected track.
2
1
4
3
POWER
TOP MENU
DIRECTION
ENTER
PLAY
OPEN/CLOSE
RETURN
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Playback 2
MP3
When an MP3 disc is loaded, directories will be shown on the
screen.
Select a directory by pressing the
5
/
b
/ g / t buttons and press
the PLAY button (y).
Track numbers and titles(file names) will appear on the screen.
Select a track and press the PLAY button (y). Playback will start
from the selected track.
• During playback, elapsed time of the current file is displayed on
the front panel display.
• To change the play mode, press the REPEAT 1/ALL button until
the desired mode is displayed on the TV screen.
JPEG CD
When a JPEG disc is loaded, directories will be shown on the
screen.
Select a directory by pressing the
5
/
b
/ g / t buttons and press
the PLAY button (y) or ENTER button.
File names will appear on the screen. Select a file and press the
PLAY button (y). Slide show will start from the selected file.
• During playback, you can press the SKIP buttons (.//) to
select another picture. You can also use the (
5
/
b
/
5
/
b
) but-
tons to rotate/flip the image on the TV.
• Some files on the JPEG disc may be distorted during playback
due to the configuration or characteristics of the disc.
WMA
Listening to WMA (Windows Media Audio) CD-R/CD-RW
This unit can play CD-R/RW music files that have been recorded in
the WMA (Window Media Audio) audio compressing format.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or regis-
tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) : New audio coding of Microsoft
Corporation.
Uses of recordings you have made other than for your personal
enjoyment are not permitted under the Copyright Law without per-
mission of the copyright holder.
The method of playback is the same as "Listening to Recorded
MP3".
• In the file display of the disc information screen, WMA files will
be displayed with the "WMA" icon instead of the "ROM" icon.
(Files for which the "WMA" icon is not displayed cannot be
played. There will be a skip and the next file with an icon will be
played.)
NOTES:
• Files recorded with a sampling frequency (fs) of 44.1, and 48 kHZ
are supported.
• Programmed playback cannot be performed with WMA discs.
• The digital output at the time of WMA file playback is converted
to PCM regardless of the initial settings.
• Please use discs that have been recorded in conformity with the
ISO 9660 level 1/level 2 CD-ROM file system. (Extended formats
are excluded.)
• Copyright protected files cannot be played. Also note that
depending on the writing software and conditions, playback
might not be possible, or the files might not be displayed proper-
ly.
• Playback of the CD-R/RW might not be possible depending on
the disc characteristics, soiling, scratches, and other factors.
• Bit rates of 64 k to 160 kbps are supported for WMA files that
have an extension of ".wma" of ".WMA".
• This unit can display the folder names and file names on the
screen. Up to 11 half-width alphanumeric upper case characters
and symbols (including the underscore symbol) can be dis-
played. Kanji, hiragana, katakana and other characters cannot
be displayed.
• While in the stop condition, the TIME DISPLAY button of the
remote control can be used to switch and display the title names
and the artist names. (One folder has a capacity of up to 99 files.)
• Recorded discs with no more than 99 files per folder are recom-
mended. Multiple folder configurations are possible: however,
depending on the configuration, recognition and playback of all
the folders and files might not be possible.
• Multi-session discs can also be played back, however, playback
of discs that have had session closure within 10 sessions.
• Direct track selection using the remote control numerical keys (0
to 9, and +10) can specify up to 179 tracks (179 files) per folder.
when 179 tracks are exceeded, while the unit is stopped, use the
cursor buttons at the disc information screen to select the files,
and use the play button or the ENTER button to play.
directory's name
file name
file number
play mode
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c
b
a
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SACD
There are three types of Super Audio CDs: single-layer, dual-
layer, and hybrid.
Each may contain two areas of recorded audio or sound modes:
High Quality Two-Channel and High Quality Multi-channel.
A single-layer SACD may contain both Two-Channel and Multi-
channel.
A dual layer SACD may contain both Two-Channel and Multi-
channel, but twice the amount.
Hybrid SACDs have two layers, the CD and SACD layers.
Within the SACD layer are the SACD Two-Channel area and
SACD Multi-channel area.
If you have a hybrid SACD, you need to choose the layer/sound
mode you want to play - CD, SACD Two-Channel, or SACD Multi-
channel.
Layer Changing
Press the MENU button repeatedly to choose the CD layer or
the SACD layer when playback is stopped.
Press the PLAY(y) button.
The layer you select will play.
• You cannot switch between the CD and SACD layers during
playback.
Channel Changing
Press the AUDIO button repeatedly to choose the Multi-chan-
nel or the Two-Channel when playback is stopped.
The sound mode will appear on the front panel.
Press the PLAY(y) button.
Notes:
With Super audio CDs, Digital audio signals cannot be output
from the digital out terminals. Use analog connections.
2
1
B
2
1
A
SACD Sound Mode
B
1
1
B2
A
A
MENU
PLAY
AUDIO
DVD/CD/SACD/VCD/MP3
Playback 3
DC
F
E
B
A
POWER
PLAY
PAUSE
OPEN/CLOSE
STOP
To start playback
In the stop mode, press the PLAY button (y).
To suspend playback temporarily (pause mode).
Press the PAUSE button (J) during playback.
The image stills with DVD discs, or music is interrupted with
MP3 or CDs.
To resume playback, press the PLAY button (y) or PAUSE but-
ton (J). (for CD, SACD, VCD, MP3 and WMA)
To stop playback of a CD, VCD, and SACD or MP3.
Press the STOP button (H).
To stop and resume playback of a DVD
If you press the STOP button (H) during DVD playback, the unit
runs in RESUME mode, as the display indicates.
If you want to cancel the RESUME mode and stop playback
completely, press the STOP button (H) again.
To resume playback
When you stop playback of DVD by pressing the STOP button
(H), the interrupted point is kept in memory and playback starts
from that point when you press the PLAY button (y).
<The memory is cleared if you disconnect the power cord.
<If you open the disc tray during playback of a DVD, “OPEN” is
displayed on the TV screen. If you close the disc tray with the
DVD still on it, “CLOSE”, ”DISC LOADING” and “PRESS PLAY
TO RESUME PLAY” are displayed on the TV screen and play-
back starts from the beginning of the disc, not the point where
playback was stopped. If you press the PLAY button (y)
before that message has gone out, playback starts from the
interrupted point.
To open the disc tray
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (L) to open the disc tray.
Power Off Function
When the unit is left in the stop mode for about 8 minutes, the
unit enters power standby mode.
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E
D
C
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A

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Playback from a specific chapter/track
To skip to a specific chapter/track.
During playback, press the SKIP button (.or/) repeat-
edly until the desired chapter or track is found. The selected
chapter/track will be played from the beginning.
When the .button is pressed during playback, the track
being played will be played from the beginning. To return to
the beginning of the previous track, press the .button
twice.
<During PBC playback of a VCD, you cannot return to the previ-
ous track.
Search for a part of a chapter/track
To quickly search the disc in the forward or reverse direction,
press the SEARCH button (mor,) during playback.
Press the PLAY button (y) when the part you want to listen to
is found.
Each time the SEARCH button (mor,) is pressed, the
Search speed is incremented.
<The sound is muted during playback of DVD/VCD.
<This function may not work with some discs.
B
A
A
B
B
SEARCH SKIP
PLAY
DVD
NUMERIC
- SLOW +
PAUSE
PLAY
DVD/CD/SACD/VCD/MP3/WMA
DVD
Slow-Motion Playback
To play a disc in slow-motion, press the SLOW button during play-
back.
SLOW (+) : slow forward playback
SLOW (-) : slow reverse playback
Each time the SLOW button is pressed, the speed is changed.
To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button (y).
<The sound is muted during slow-motion playback.
<This function is not available for CD, SACD, VCD, MP3 and
WMA.
Single Stepping Playback
To play a disc step by step, press the PAUSE button (J) during
playback. Each time the PAUSE button (J) is pressed, the picture
advances by one frame.
To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button (y).
<This function is not available for CD, SACD, VCD, MP3 and
WMA.
Direct Playback
Select a track by pressing the numeric buttons.
Example : To select track No.18
Playback starts from the selected track.

Press the GUI button during playback or pause mode.
Press the tbutton twice to change the chapter number to “--”.
Press the numeric buttons to select a chapter.
Press the PLAY button (y) or the ENTER button.
Playback starts from the selected chapter.
<If you select numbers which don't exist on the disc, PROHIBIT-
ED icon Awill be displayed.
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3
2
1
18
You cannot select a track and a time at one time.
Press the GUI button during playback or pause.
<When in the STOP mode, the display will look like “--/02” and
only the title can be selected. If this is the case, go to step .
Press the t button to change the title number to “--”.
Press the numeric buttons to select a title.
Example:
To select Title 2, press 0 and 2.
Press the PLAY button (y) or the ENTER button.
The selected title starts play.
<If you select numbers which don't exist on the disc, PROHIBIT-
ED icon Awill be displayed.
<Denpending on the DVD disc, the Title select may not be
allowed.
4
3
2
3
1
Chapter Select
DVD
4
4
3
2
2
NUMERIC
1
GUI
ENTER
PLAY
2
Title Select
01/02 03/20 00:03:42
current title
number
total number of titles
on the disc
total number of chapters
in the current title
current chapter
number
elapsed time of the
current title

Press the t button once or twice to highlight “Track” or
“Time”.
Input the track number or the time from the beginning of the
current track using the numeric buttons.
Example:
To select Track 5, press 5.
To select Track 12, press 1 and 2.
To select a part 1 minute 10 seconds from the beginning of
the selected track, press 1, 1, 0.
Press the PLAY(y) button or ENTER button.
4
3
2
19
Time Select
DVD
Press the GUI button.
Press the
t button three times to change the time indication
to “--:--:--”.
Input the time by pressing the numeric buttons.
Example:
To select a scene 2 hours 30 minutes 10 seconds from the
beginning of the selected title, press 023010.
Press the PLAY button (y).
Playback starts from the selected part.
<If you select the numbers which doesn't exist on the disc,
PROHIBIT icon Awill be displayed.
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
NUMERIC
1
GUI
PLAY
01/02 03/20 00:00:00
02/03 03/20 --:--:--
01/02 03/20 02:30:10
Track or Time Select
CD/SACD/VCD
4
4
3
2
NUMERIC
1
GUI
ENTER
PLAY
00:02:35
01/10
You cannot select a track and a time at one time.
Press the GUI button in the playback mode.
A GUI bar appears on the TV screen.
1
01/10 00:02:35
Track (current track number)
Time (elapsed time of current track)

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ZOOM
- SEARCH +
MENU
SUB TITLE
DVD Picture Zoom
To zoom the picture, press the ZOOM button during playback.
Each time the ZOOM button is pressed, the magnification level
changes.
<You can shift the zoom point by pressing the
5
/
b
/ g / t but-
tons during zoom playback.
<Zooming does not work on subtitles or menu screens.
<The magnification level varies depending on the TV DISPLAY
selection in the SETUP menu.
Select a Subtitle Language
To select a subtitle language, press the SUB TITLE button during
playback.
Each time you press the SUB TITLE button, the subtitle languages
included on the disc appear on the display.
<It may take a few seconds till a selected subtitle appears on
the screen.
<When no subtitles are recorded on the disc, “OFF” will be dis-
played.
<In some cases, a subtitle cannot be turned off even if you
select “OFF”.
<Some discs allow you to change subtitles only via the disc
menu. In that case, press the MENU button and change the
settings.
<You can set a preferred language for subtitle in the SETUP
menu. (See page 36)
JPEG JPEG
• Turn around
t: Toward the right
g: Toward the left
• Turn over
5: Up and down
b: Left and right
• Zoom
Press the ZOOM button. and then,
<Each time the +SEARCH button(,) is pressed, the magnifi-
cation level changes.
<Each time the -SEARCH button(m) is pressed, the reduc-
tion level changes.
When ZOOM on, it will be at pause mode. Turn ZOOM off will
have the play mode back.