Yamaha DVD-C920 User manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert you to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert you to the presence
of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNITTO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space
below.
MODEL:
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.
Retain this Owner's Manual in a safe place for future
reference.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNITTO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the manufac-
turer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
CAUTION

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFYTHIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by
Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to
use the product.
2. IMPORTANT :When connecting this product to
accessories and/or another product use only high
quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this
product MUST be used. Follow all installation instruc-
tions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC
authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE :This product has been tested and found to
comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regula-
tions, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance
with these requirements provides a reasonable level of
assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with
other electronic devices.
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and,
if not installed and used according to the instructions
found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee
that interference will not occur in all installations. If
this product is found to be the source of interference,
which can be determined by turning the unit "OFF"
and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using
one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch
(circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/
S.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/
reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300
ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type
cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfac-
tory results, please contact the local retailer autho-
rized to distribute this type of product. If you can not
locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha
Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave,
Buena Park, CA 90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the
sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring
or distortion - and, most importantly, without affecting your
sensitive hearing.
Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often
undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the
Electronic Industries Association's Consumer
Electronics Group recommend you to avoid
prolonged exposure from excessive volume
levels.
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CAUTION

1To assure the finest performance, please read this
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
2 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, and clean
place with at least 5 cm above, behind and on the both
sides of this unit - away from direct sunlight, heat
sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
3 Position this unit away from other electrical appliances,
motors and transformers to avoid humming sounds, do
not place this unit where it may get exposed to rain or
any kind of liquid to prevent fire or electrical shock.
4 Avoid extreme temperature swings or excessive use of
humidifier in the room where this unit is installed to
prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause
an electrical shock, fire damage to this unit, and/or
personal injury.
5 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, a tablecloth, a
curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the
temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire,
damage to this unit and/or personal injury.
6 Avoid installing this unit in a place where foreign objects
and liquid might fall. It might cause a fire, damage to this
unit and/or personal injury. Do not place the following
objects on this unit:
• Other components, as they may cause damage and/or
discoloration on the surface of this unit.
• Burning objects (i.e., candles), as they may cause fire,
damage to this unit and/or personal injury.
• Containers with liquid in them, as they may cause an
electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.
7 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,
possibly causing damage.
8 Do not use force on switches, controls or connection
cables. Never pull the cables when disconnecting them.
9 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using
this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous
and may result in fire or other accidents. YAMAHA will not
be held responsible for any damage resulting from the
use of this unit with a voltage other than that specified.
10 Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical solvents;
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
11 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet when not
planning to use this unit for a long period of time, or
during an electrical storm, as they may cause damage by
lightning.
12 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact the
qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is
needed. Cabinet should never be opened for any
reasons.
13 Be sure to read 'TROUBLESHOOTING' section
regarding common operating errors before concluding
that this unit is faulty.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
DANGER
Visible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to
beam.
When this unit is plugged to the wall outlet, do not place your
eyes close to the opening of the disc tray and other openings
to look into inside.
Laser component in this product is capable of emitting
radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This unit is designed for home use only. Do not use this unit
for business purposes.
Be sure to place this unit on a level surface. If not so, this
unit will fail to work normally at the PLAYXCHANGE
operation and cause damage to the disc(s) and this unit itself.
Caution for moving this unit
• When moving this unit, first remove all discs from the disc
table and close the table by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE
button, and then switch off the power after you confirm that
the front panel display indicates as follows.
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Never switch off the power if the front panel display is not
pictured as above, otherwise the unit will break down
during moving because the internal mechanism is not
locked.
• When moving this unit, be sure to first disconnect the
power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect all cords
connecting this unit to other equipment.
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot and fully insert.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
CAUTION

•5-Disc Auto-changer for playing DVD-Audio, DVD-
Video, audio CD and Video CD
• CD-R and CD-RW play compatibility
• MP3 format supported
• PLAYXCHANGE; Disc changing capability while
playing another
• 1 OPTICAL and 1 COAXIAL digital outputs for Dolby
Digital, DTS, MPEG and PCM
• 96 kHz, 24 bit audio DAC for high sound quality
• Dolby Digital and DTS decoders
• Compatible with almost all features of DVD discs
(Multi-angle, Multi-language, Parental control, etc.)
• Easy operation through on-screen menu
• Multi-speed playback capability
• Progressive video output capability (U.S.A. and Canada
models)
• Component Video and S-Video outputs for high picture
quality
FEATURES .................................................... 1
GETTING STARTED ................................... 2
Checking the package contents .................... 2
Disc information ........................................... 2
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE ............. 4
Front panel/remote control ........................... 4
Display ......................................................... 6
REMOTE CONTROL .................................. 7
Installing batteries in the remote control ...... 7
Using the remote control .............................. 7
CONNECTIONS ........................................... 8
Audio connections ........................................ 8
Video connections ........................................ 9
Remote control in/out terminals ................. 10
Power supply cord ...................................... 10
ON-SCREEN MENU .................................. 21
Operating menu bar .................................... 21
Icons for disc menu .................................... 22
Shuttle screen ............................................. 22
Icons for player menu ................................. 23
Operating the setup menu ........................... 25
Summary of settings ................................... 26
Language selection and language code list
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Ratings ........................................................ 28
PCM down conversion ............................... 28
Speaker settings .......................................... 28
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................. 30
SPECIFICATIONS ....................... Back cover
BASIC OPERATION .................................. 11
Before starting play .................................... 11
Playing a disc ............................................. 11
Multi-speed play ......................................... 13
Using a disc's menu ................................... 14
Enhancing video quality ............................. 14
DVD-Audio features .................................. 15
Enhancing audio quality ............................. 15
Switching audio tracks, subtitles and angles
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SPECIFYING THE PLAY SEQUENCE ... 17
Repeat play ................................................. 17
Repeat A-B ................................................. 18
Random play .............................................. 18
Programmed play ....................................... 19
Bookmarks ................................................. 20
•The illustrations of the player and the remote control used in this
manual show U.S.A. and Canada model. Australia model is not
equipped with the 'wogressive' feature, and the related controls
and printings on the illustrations are not applicable.