Aiwa XD-SPM823 User Manual

DVD PLAYER PLATINA DVD

XD-SPM823

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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Owner’s record

For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty.

Model No. Serial No. (Lot No.) XD-SPM823

For assistance and information,

call toll free 1-800-BUY-AIWA.

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 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 the user 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 PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MA TCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULL Y INSERT.

CAUTION:

This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this operating instructions carefully and retain for future reference, should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location - see service procedure. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INT O BEAM.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MA Y BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

6. Water and moisture

Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool and the like.

7. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

8. Power cord protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

9. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

INTRODUCTION

1. Read operating instructions

After unpacking this product, read the operating instructions carefully, and follow all the operating and other instructions.

2. Power sources

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating insturctions.

3. Grounding or polarization

This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

4. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

5. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10.Lightning

For added protection of this product during storms, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.

11.Object and liquid entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

12.Attachements

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

13.Accessories, carts and stands

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

14.Disc tray

Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. It may cause serious personal injury.

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15.Burden

Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product.

16.Connecting

When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the operating instructions of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections.

23.Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

24.Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

17.Sound volume

Reduce the volume to the minimum level before you turn on the product. Otherwise, sudden high volume sound may cause hearing or speaker damage.

18.Sound distortion

Do not allow the product to output distorted sound for a long time. It may cause speaker overheating and fire.

19.Headphones

When you use the headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use the headphones continuously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage.

20.Laser beam

Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of the laser beam. It may cause sight damage.

21.Disc

Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and product malfunction.

22.Damage requiring service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a)When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b)If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product. c)If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d)If the product does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls

that are covered by the operating instructions as an

improper adjustment of other controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore the product to its normal

operation. e)If the product has been dropped or damaged in any

way. f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance - this indicates a need for service.

25.Safety check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Important safety instructions .................................3

Before Use.................................................................6

Disc symbols used in this manual...................6

Supported disc formats ....................................6

Disc-related terms..............................................7

Handling the unit................................................7

Handling discs....................................................7

Cleaning the unit................................................7

Cleaning discs....................................................8

Storing discs ...................................................... 8

Notes on copyright ............................................8

Remote control.................................................. 8

General information on progressive scan ......9

Parts and Controls ................................................ 10

Front panel....................................................... 10

Remote control................................................ 10

Display window ............................................... 12

Preparations

Connections........................................................... 13

Connecting to a TV.......................................... 13

Connecting to audio equipment.................... 14

A-1 Connecting to a TV ...................................15

A-2 Connecting to a TV equipped with

an S-video input connector ....................... 16

A-3 Connecting to a TV or monitor with

component video input connectors ........ 17

B Connecting to a TV and an amplifier

with a digital input jack..............................18

C Connecting to a TV and a stereo

system ......................................................... 19

D Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver

equipped with a Dolby Digital (AC-3)

decoder .......................................................20

E Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver

equipped with a DTS decoder................... 21

F Connecting to a TV and an AV receiver

equipped with a Dolby Pro Logic

decoder .......................................................22

Basic Operations

Playback ................................................................. 23

Loading discs .................................................. 23

Starting playback ............................................ 24

Still (pause)...................................................... 26

Frame advance ................................................ 26

Resuming playback ........................................ 26

Fast forward and fast reverse........................ 27

Slow playback.................................................. 27

Skipping ........................................................... 27

Basic operation of the OSD (On-Screen

Display) menu ........................................... 28

Description of each OSD menu item ............ 29

More Features

Search ..................................................................... 30

Title/Track search............................................ 30

Chapter search ................................................ 31

Time search ..................................................... 31

Mark search ..................................................... 32

Zooming and Changing the Angle ...................... 33

Zooming the picture ....................................... 33

Changing the angle......................................... 33

Random and Repeat Playback............................. 34

Random playback ........................................... 34

Repeat playback .............................................. 34

Repeating a section between two

specified points (A-B repeat) .................. 35

Programmed Playback.......................................... 36

Creating a 3D Surround Effect............................. 38

Changing the Audio T rack/Channel..................... 39

Displaying and Changing Subtitles .................... 40

Playing an MP3 Disc ............................................. 41

Notes on MP3 discs ........................................ 41

Glossary ........................................................... 41

Basic operations of MP3 playback ............... 42

OSD (On-Screen Display) menu for

the MP3 disc .............................................. 43

Repeat playback .............................................. 43

Programmed playback.................................... 44

As Necessary

Changing Setup Values......................................... 46

Basic operations ............................................. 46

Disc Audio........................................................ 47

Disc Subtitle .................................................... 48

Disc Menu ........................................................ 48

Rating ............................................................... 49

Country Code .................................................. 50

TV Aspect......................................................... 50

Menu Language............................................... 51

Progressive Scan ............................................ 52

Digital Audio Output ....................................... 52

Others ............................................................... 53

Country codes ................................................. 54

Language codes.............................................. 56

Troubleshooting .................................................... 57

Specifications ........................................................ 58

Features

High quality digital audio and images

• Including a progressive scan conversion circuit

• The linear PCM sound of a 96 kHz/24 bit creates audio quality superior to that of audio CDs.

• Compatible with audio CDs, as well as DVDs

•MP3 playback

Accessory checklist

Remote control (1) Audio cord (1) Video cord (1) Operating Instructions

INTRODUCTION

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Before Use

Please read the following before operating the unit.

Disc symbols used in this manual

Although this unit can play DVDs, audio CDs and MP3 discs, some of the functions are restricted depending on the type of disc. The following symbols are used to make distinctions.

No symbols: The function works for DVDs, audio CDs and

MP3 discs. :Indicates a function or display for DVDs only. : Indicates a function or display for audio CDs

only. : Indicates a function or display for MP3 discs

only.

Playback of MP3 discs is different from that of other kinds of discs. For information about playing MP3 discs, see "Playing an MP3 Disc" on page 41.

Supported disc formats

This unit can play discs with the following marks.

DVD (8-cm and 12-cm discs)

Audio CD (8-cm and 12-cm discs)

In addition, the unit can play DVD-R and DVD-RW discs recorded in Video mode, and CD-R and CD-RW discs that contain audio titles or MP3 files.

NOTES

• The unit can play DVD-R/RW discs recorded in Video mode only. DVD-R/R W discs recorded in Video Recording (VR) mode cannot be played on the unit.

•Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment, some DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played on the unit even if they have been recorded in Video mode.

• Some DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played on the unit due to scratches on the surface or warp of the disc, etc.

• Because of their relatively low reflectance, DVD-RW discs are more likely not to be playable on the unit than DVDR discs.

• Audio CDs which contain copy protection signals cannot be played on the unit.

•Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW discs cannot be played on the unit.

• The unit cannot play the CD-R/RW discs that contain no data, or contain different kinds of formatted data other than MP3. For more information about MP3, see page

41.

• Some 8-cm CD-R discs cannot be played on the unit.

•Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or recorded side) of a disc.

• Do not use irregular shaped CDs (e.g. heart-shaped or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.

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Notes on color system

This unit is designed for the NTSC color system only.

The materials for DVD discs are recorded in the PAL and NTSC color systems.

Select the DVD recorded in the NTSC color system.

Notes on DVDs

Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit plays DVDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some playback features of the unit may not be available, or other functions may be added. Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on the unit.

Region code of the DVD player and DVDs

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This DVD player is designed and manufactured for playback of region "1" encoded DVD software. The region code on the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of player can play those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled "1" or "ALL." If you try to play any other discs, the message "Check Regional Code" will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits.

Handling the unit

When shipping the unit

The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

When setting the unit

The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

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Disc-related terms

Title

The longest section of a picture or a musical piece on a DVD, a movie for a picture piece on video software, or an album for a musical piece on audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

Chapter

Sections of a picture or a musical 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, no chapters may be recorded.

Track

Sections of a musical piece on an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the track you want.

To keep the surface clean

Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray , near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will leave marks on the surface.

Handling discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents, such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit.

To obtain a clear picture

The DVD player is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the picture quality will be poor. Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the operating environment.) For details, please contact your Aiwa dealer.

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Before Use (continued)

Cleaning discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for analog records.

Storing discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature increase inside the car.

Notes on copyright

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyright material without permission.

This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs on a VCR, the picture noise will appear. 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.

Remote control

Installing batteries

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two LR03 (size AAA) batteries with 0 and 9 aligned correctly.

LR03 (AAA)

When to replace the batteries

The maximum operating distance between the remote control and the sensor of the unit is approximately 7 meters (23 feet). If the operating range decreases, replace the batteries with new ones.

NOTES

•When operating with the remote control, point the top of the remote control toward the DVD player.

• If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte leakage.

• The remote control may not operate correctly when:

- There is an intense light, such as sunlight, in the line

of sight between the remote control and the DVD player.

- There is fluorescent lighting near the remote sensor in

the display window of the unit.

-Other remote controls are used nearby (those of a TV,

etc.).

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General information on progressive scan

This unit includes a progressive scan conversion circuit. This generates high-resolution progressive scan video, with a lower flicker rate, allowing you to see the movie at its original quality.

What is a progressive scan?

The conventional television system has 525 scan lines making up a frame, but these are scanned in alternate interlaced passes of the 262.5 odd scan lines and the 262.5 even scan lines (in the case of the NTSC color system). Since its frame rate is 30 frames per second, one of these passes, termed a field, occurs every 1/60 second. With larger screens, since the whole screen is only refreshed every 1/30 second, there can be noticeable flickers.

In distinction to this, a progressive scan is one where all of the lines are scanned successively in a single pass. By saving a field in memory, it is possible to convert an interlaced video signal to a progressive scan, which then allows the image to be refreshed every 1/60 second, reducing flickers on a large screen.

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Conventional interlaced scan

Progressive scan

(525 lines)

525 lines262.5 lines

Scan of one field (1/60 second) Scan of whole frame (1/60 second)

Advantages of progressive scan conversion in the DVD player

Since the DVD player converts the video signal to a progressive scan before digital-analog conversion, the total number of conversions the signal undergoes is reduced, compared with using a progressive scan conversion in the television (see following figure). This reduces signal degradation, and allows higher quality video playback.

Progressive scan conversion in the TV

DVD player

decoder

D/A

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Progressive scan conversion in the DVD player

DVD player

decoder

D/AI/P

∗1: Digital-to-analog conversion ∗2: Analog-to-digital conversion ∗3: Interlaced-to-progressive scan conversion

A/D

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I/P

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D/A

Progressive scan image

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Parts and Controls

Front panel

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POWER button

Press to turn on and off the unit. 6STANDBY/ON indicator

•Lights in red when the unit is in power-off standby mode.

•Lights in green when the unit is turned on.

RANDOM button

Press to play in random order. REPEAT button

Press to repeat playback. CLEAR button

• Press to cancel an input number.

• Press to clear the mark memory.

• Press to turn off the zoom function.

• Press to delete a track from the program list.

Display window

Displays information on the unit status. DISC CHANGE button

Press to change a disc while playing back another disc. DISC SKIP button

• Press to skip to the next disc.

•Press to rotate the disc trays while the disc compartment is open.

r/f button

•Press to return to the beginning of the currect chapter/ track or skip back to the previous chapter/track.

• Press and hold to fast reverse a disc.

g/t button

• Press to skip to the next chapter/track.

• Press and hold to fast forward a disc. MENU button

• Press to display menu programs.

• Press to move to the previous page of the track/ program list in the OSD menu.

ENTER button

Press to execute or fix the selected item from a disc menu.

i/k/j/l button

• Press to select an item.

• Press to move the zoom area.

z OPEN/CLOSE button

Press to open and close the disc compartment. STOP s button

Press to stop playing back a disc. PAUSE a button

• Press to pause playback.

• Press to advance the picture by one frame.

PLAY c button

Press to start playback.

Disc compartment

Accepts up to five discs. DISC DIRECT PLAY (1-5) buttons

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Press to start playback of the desired disc.

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MARK button

Press to mark a point on a disc during playback. POWER button

Press to turn on and off the unit. AUDIO button

Press to select the audio track/channel during playback.

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SUBTITLE button

Press to change the subtitle language during playback. Number buttons

c button

Press to start playback.

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REPEAT button

Press to repeat playback. A-B button

Press to specify the starting and ending points of a section to be repeated.

SEARCH button

Press to display the mark search menu. zOPEN/CLOSE button

Press to open and close the disc tray. RANDOM button

Press to play a disc in random order. ANGLE button

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Press to change the picture angle during playback. PROGRAM button

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Press to enter program edit mode. CLEAR button

• Press to cancel an input number.

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r button

• Press to return to the beginning of the current chapter/ track or skip back to the previous chapter/track.

• Press and hold to fast reverse a disc.

ZOOM button

Press to enlarge the picture. s button

Press to stop playback. DISPLAY button

Press to display the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu during playback.

GSLOW button

Press to perform backward slow playback. TOP MENU button

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• Press to clear the mark memory.

• Press to turn off the zoom function.

• Press to delete a track from the program list. t button

• Press to skip to the next chapter/track.

• Press and hold to fast forward a disc. a button

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• Press to pause playback.

• Press to advance the picture by one frame. SELECT/ENTER button

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Press to execute or confirm the selected item in a menu. FSLOW button

Press to perform forward slow playback. i/k/j/l buttons

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• Press to select an item.

• Press to move the zoom area. RETURN button

Press to exit the setup menu. DISC SKIP button

• Press to skip to the next disc.

• Press to rotate the disc trays while the disc compartment is open.

SETUP button

Press to display the setup menu on the TV screen.

• Press to display the title menu of a DVD.

• Press to move to the next page of the track/program list in the OSD menu.

MENU button

• Press to display menu programs.

• Press to move to the previous page of the track/ program list in the OSD menu.

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Parts and Controls (continued)

Display window

The unit shows on-screen display menus and messages on the TV screen, and LCD indications in the unit's display window . They make operations simple and easy , especially when playing DVDs. The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the on-screen display on the TV screen.

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Operating status indicator

Rotates when loading and playing a disc. MP3 indicator

Lights up when an MP3 disc is loaded. CD indicator

Lights up when a CD is loaded. DVD indicator

Lights up when a DVD is loaded. TITLE indication

• Indicates the current title number during playback.

• In stop mode

-When the resume function is on, indicates the current title number.

-When the resume function is off, "STOP" is displayed here.

CHP/TRK indication

• Indicates the current chapter/track number during playback.

• In stop mode when the resume function is on, indicates the current chapter/track number.

• In stop mode when the resume function is off

- "STOP" is displayed here.

- Indicates the total number of tracks.

- Indicates the current track number.

PROG. indicator

Lights up during program edit mode and programmed playback.

RANDOM indicator

Lights up during random playback.

ALL A]B repeat indicator

• ] appears in title/chapter, one-track or one-disc repeat play mode.

• ALL ] appears in all-disc repeat play mode.

•A]B appears in A-B repeat play mode.

Time counter

• Indicates the elapsed time of the current chapter/track during playback.

• In stop mode when the resume function is on, indicates the elapsed time of the current chapter/track.

• In stop mode when the resume function is off

- No indication.

- Indicates the total play time of the disc.

(angle) indicator Blinks when a multi-angle scene comes on during playback.

Disc tray indicators

•When the power is turned on, all the indicators light

up. After the disc trays rotate and the unit detects that there is no disc, the corresponding indicator goes off.

• The indicator corresponding to the currently selected

disc flashes.

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Connections

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Before making connections, identify the type of your audio equipment and TV referring to the respective charts. Then, decide the connection and setup procedures accordingly.

Before making connections

• Connect the AC cords of the unit and any external equipment last, after finishing all other connections.

• Insert the plugs completely into the jacks. Loose connections may produce a humming sound or other noise interference.

• Refer to the instructions of the connected equipment. For speaker connections, refer to the instructions of the connected AV receiver.

Connecting to a TV

Type of the TV to be connected to the unit

Standard TV equipped with a composite video input jack TV equipped with an S-video input connector TV equipped with component video input connectors

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Refer to

PREPARATIONS

Notes on connecting to a TV

• If picture noise appears while playing copy-protected DVDs, connect the unit directly to a TV. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector.

• The unit cannot be connected to a TV which is not equipped with a video input connector.

• Use a commercially available stereo-monaural audio cord when connecting to a monaural TV.

• If you are connecting the unit to a TV equipped with an S-video input connector, it is recommended that a commercially available S-video cord be used to achieve the best possible picture clarity.

About component video output jacks (Y, PR/CR, PB/CB)

The component video output jacks output the different color signals (PR/CR, PB/CB) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors. The descriptions of the component video input connectors on TV sets may differ depending on the TV or monitor. Among descriptions generally used are PR/PB/Y, CR/CB/Y and R-Y/B-Y/Y.

Progressive scan connection

If you are using a high-definition or "digital ready" TV that is compatible with progressive scan signals, you can take advantage of the unit's progressive scan output for high quality video with less flickers. For more information on the mechanism and features of progressive scan, see page 9.

To use the unit's progressive scan output, you need to:

– Use a TV that is compatible with progressive scan signals. – Set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch on the rear of the unit to

"COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN" before connecting to the TV.

– Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PR/CR, PB/

CB) jacks on the unit to the component video input connectors on the TV using commercially available video cables.

– Set the "Progressive Scan" in the setup menu to "On"

for output of progressive scan signals.

CAUTION

DO NOT set the "Progressive Scan" in the setup menu to "On" when connecting to a TV that is not compatible with progressive scan signals. If you set "Progressive Scan" to "On" in error, the picture will appear scrambled. In this case, reset the unit by holding down s for more than 5 seconds in stop mode. The original video output will be restored and the picture will become visible again.

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Connections (continued)

Connecting to audio equipment

Audio equipment to be connected

to the unit

None (only a TV is connected)

•Amplifier

• Stereo system

• Dolby Digital decoder

•AV receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic decoder

• DTS decoder

•AV receiver equipped with a DTS decoder

— Digital input jack Analog audio input jacks (L/R) Digital input jack

Analog audio input jacks (L/R) F on page 22 Digital input jack

Notes on digital audio connections

•When using an optical connection, remove the dust cap from the DIGIT AL OUT OPTICAL jack on the rear of the unit. Keep the cap handy. When not using the optical connection, the dust cap should be replaced.

• Use either a commercially available optical cord or a 75ohm coaxial cord when connecting the unit to an AV amplifier with a digital input jack. The supplied video cord can also be used instead of a coaxial cord.

CAUTION

DO NOT select "DOLBY DIGIT AL/PCM" or "Stream/PCM" for the "Digital Audio Output" in the setup menu when connecting to an AV receiver not equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder (with an optical or coaxial connecting cord). Merely attempting to play a disc may cause a screeching noise which could be harmful to your ears and damage the speakers. In this case, be sure to select "PCM" for the "Digital Audio Output".

Input jack of the audio

equipment

Refer to

A on pages 15-17 B on page 18 C on page 19 D on page 20

E on page 21

Note on DTS-encoded discs

Set "Digital Audio Output" to "Stream/PCM" in the setup menu, after connecting the digital output of this unit to an AV receiver equipped with a DTS decoder.

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A-1 Connecting to a TV

CONTINUE

Video input jack (yellow)

Rear of the TV

Audio input jacks (Left/white, Right/red)

Audio cord (supllied) Video cord (supplied)

to AUDIO OUT 1*

Rear of the unit

L (white)/R (red) jacks

red white

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

to an AC outlet

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT1

yellow

to VIDEO OUT jack (yellow)

COMPONENT/

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

OUT2

R/CR

PB/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN

* AUDIO OUT 2 L/R jacks are also available.

PREPARATIONS

Set the setup menu correctly after connecting

Set the "TV Aspect" in the setup menu according to the TV connected to the unit as follows: (See "Changing Setup Values" on page 46 for details.)

TV Aspect

When the TV has a conventional 4:3 screen: 4:3 Letterbox or 4:3 Panscan When the TV has a wide 16:9 screen: 16:9 Wide

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Connections (continued)

A-2 Connecting to a TV equipped with an S-video input connector

Rear of the TV

S-video input connector (S1, S2)

S-video cord (not supplied)

Rear of the unit

to S-VIDEO OUT connector

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

to an AC outlet

Set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch before connecting

Set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch to "S-VIDEO" before connecting to a TV with an S-video input connector.

Set the VIDEO OUT switch to S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT1

PR/C

PB/C

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT/

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN

AUDIO OUT2

COMPONENT/

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

Set the setup menu correctly after connecting

Set the "TV Aspect" in the setup menu according to the TV connected to the unit as follows: (See "Changing Setup Values" on page 46 for details.)

TV Aspect

When the TV has a conventional 4:3 screen: 4:3 Letterbox or 4:3 Panscan When the TV has a wide 16:9 screen: 16:9 Wide

NOTE

For the best possible picture clarity, it is recommended that an S (separate) video cord (not supplied) be used when connecting the unit to a TV equipped with an S-video input connector.

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A-3 Connecting to a TV or monitor with component video input connectors

CONTINUE

TV or monitor

to the video input jacks

red

blue

(Y: green, P

B/CB: blue)

Video cables (not supplied)

green

R/CR: red,

PREPARATIONS

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT1

PR/C

PB/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ PROGRESSIVE

SCAN

(Y, P

AUDIO OUT2

Rear of the unit

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

to an AC outlet

Set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch before connecting

Set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch to "COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE SCAN" before connecting to a TV with component input connectors.

Set the setup menu correctly after connecting

Set the "TV Aspect" and "Progressive Scan" in the setup menu according to the TV connected to the unit as follows: (See "Changing Setup Values" on page 46 for details.)

TV Aspect

When the TV has a conventional 4:3 screen: 4:3 Letterbox or 4:3 Panscan When the TV has a wide 16:9 screen: 16:9 Wide

Set the VIDEO OUT switch to

R/CR, PB/CB) jacks

COMPONENT/

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN

CAUTION

NOTE

Composite video signals are not output from the VIDEO OUT jack on the unit if "Progressive Scan" is set to "On".

Progressive Scan

When the TV is compatible with progressive scan signals: On When the TV is not compatible with progressive scan signals: Off

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Connections (continued)

B Connecting to a TV and an amplifier with a digital input jack

yellow

to the video input jack (yellow)

Video cord (supplied)

yellow

Rear of the unit

OPTICAL

to DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack

to an AC outlet

Optical cord (not supplied)

to the digital input jack

Front speaker (L) Amplifier with a digital input jack Front speaker (R)

Set the setup menu correctly after connecting

Set the "TV Aspect" and "Digital Audio Output" in the setup menu according to the TV and audio equipment connected to the unit as follows: (See "Changing Setup Values" on page 46 for details.)

TV Aspect

When the TV has a conventional 4:3 screen: 4:3 Letterbox or 4:3 Panscan When the TV has a wide 16:9 screen: 16:9 Wide

DIGITAL OUT

to VIDEO OUT jack (yellow)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT1

PR/C

PB/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN

AUDIO OUT2

COMPONENT/

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

to DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack

Coaxial cord (not supplied)

CAUTION

Digital Audio Output

PCM

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