DENON DVD-2900 User Manual

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DVD AUDIO-VIDEO/SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER

DVD

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2900

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D’EMPLOI
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION

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SUPER AUDIO CD

SETUP

SUPER AUDIO CD

DVD AUDIO-VIDEO / SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-2900

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TOP MENU DISPLAY

MARKERRANDOM

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DIMMER PIC.ADJ P.D.MEMORY

REPEAT

SETUP

NTSC / PAL

CALL RETURN

SKIP SLOW / SEARCH

POWER

ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO

SEARCH MODE

PLAY

STILL /
PAUSE

STOP

PROG / DIR

CLEAR

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FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 006 ~ PAGE 065
POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE 066 ~ PAGE 125
PARA LECTORES DE ESPAÑOL PAGINA 126 ~ PAGINA 185

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IMPORTANT TO SAFETY

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

1. Handle the power supply cord carefully

Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged or
deformed, it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used.
When removing from wall outlet, be sure to remove by holding the plug
attachment and not by pulling the cord.

2. Do not open the top cover

In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the top cover.
If problems occur, contact your DENON DEALER.

3. Do not place anything inside

Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the DVD audio-video/
Super audio CD player.
Electric shock or malfunction may result.

Please, record and retain the Model name and serial number of your set
shown on the rating label.
Model No. DVD-2900 Serial No.

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.

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.

NOTE:

This DVD audio-video/Super audio CD player uses the semiconductor laser.
To allow you to enjoy music at a stable operation, it is recommended to
use this in a room of 5 °C (41 °F) ~ 35 °C (95 °F).

CAUTION:

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR REFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR
REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences
du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

• FOR CANADA MODEL ONLY

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

• POUR LES MODELE CANADIENS UNIQUEMENT

ATTENTION

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’ AU
FOND.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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FRONT PANEL
PANNEAU AVANT
PANEL FRONTAL

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should
be followed.

5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

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

7. 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.

8. Accessories – 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.

9. 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.

10. 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, and 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.

11. 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 to 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 instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be 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.

13. 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.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna­discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

16. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

17. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

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

19. 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.

20.

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.

21.

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, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance

– this indicates a need for service.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

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

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO

Copyrights / Droits d’auteur / Derechos de Autor

• Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when
installed on a rack.

• Eviter des températures élevées.
Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur
suffisante lors de l’installation sur une
étagère.

• Evite altas temperaturas.
Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor
cuando está instalado en la consola.

• Keep the set free from moisture, water,
and dust.

• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau
et lapoussière.

• Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad,
agua y polvo.

• Do not let foreign objects in the set.

• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans
l’appareil.

• No deje objetos extraños dentro del equipo.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and
thinner come in contact with the set.

• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides,
du benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.

• No permita el contacto de insecticidas,
gasolina y diluyentes con el equipo.

• Unplug the power cord when not using
the set for long periods of time.

• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation
lorsque l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant
de longues périodes.

• Desconecte el cordón de energía cuando
no utilice el equipo por mucho tiempo.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• No obstruya los orificios de ventilación.

• Never disassemble or modify the set in
any way.

• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil
d’une manière ou d’une autre.

• Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de
ninguna manera.

✽ (For sets with ventilation holes)

2

It is prohibited by law to reproduce,
broadcast, rent or play discs in public
without the consent of the copyright
holder.

2

La reproduction, la diffusion, la
location, le prêt ou la lecture publique
de ces disques sont interdits sans le
consentement du détenteur des droits
d’auteur.

2

De acuerdo con las leyes está
prohibido reproducir, emitir, alquilar o
interpretar discos en público sin la
autorización del propietario de los
derechos de autor.

• Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec
précaution.
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du
cordon.

• Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado.
Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte
el cordón de energía.

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— TABLE OF CONTENTS —

z

Features...................................................................................6, 7

x

Discs............................................................................................8

c

Cautions on Handling Discs.........................................................9

v

Connections ......................................................................10 ~ 15

b

Part Names and Functions ..................................................16, 17

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Remote Control Unit............................................................18, 19

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Loading Discs ............................................................................20

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Changing the Default Settings..........................................21 ~ 37

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Playback ............................................................................38 ~ 42

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Using the Pure Direct Mode......................................................43

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Adjusting the Picture Quality ............................................44 ~ 46

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Using the On-Screen Display.....................................................47

• ACCESSORIES

Please check to make sure the following items are included with the main unit in the carton:

q Audio video cord.......................................................................1

w Remote control unit (RC-934)...................................................1

e R6P/AA batteries......................................................................2

r Power supply cord....................................................................1

t Operating instructions..............................................................1

y Service station list ....................................................................1

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FEATURES

1. Super Audio CD multi-channel playback compatibility

In addition to playing DVD audio and video discs, the DVD­2900 can play multi-channel Super Audio CDs with a playback
frequency range covering 100 kHz and a dynamic range of 120
dB or greater within the audible frequency range, and a
maximum of 5.1 channels can be output.

2. High precision 24-bit D/A converter

The audio playback circuit includes an advanced segment type
D/A converter with the top technical specifications in the
business, manufactured by Burr-Brown, a company with an
established reputation for D/A converters. This high
performance D/A converter allows not only input of the 24­bit/192 kHz data of DVD-Audio discs, it also includes an analog
pure FIR filter for ideal DSD playback of Super Audio CDs.
Furthermore, the same DAC is used unsparingly for the
surround, center and LFE channels to provide optimum sound
quality during multi-channel playback as well.

3. Dolby Digital (AC-3)/DTS decoder (NOTE 2)

The DVD-2900 is equipped with a built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3)
/DTS decoder, allowing you to recreate the atmosphere of a
movie theater or concert hall when using the DVD-2900 in
combination with an AV amplifier and speakers.

4. Progressive Scan circuit “Pure Progressive

TM

” (NOTE 3)

The DVD-2900 is equipped with a high precision Progressive
Scan circuit “Pure Progressive

TM

” allowing it to reproduce
movies and other images on DVDs with a quality near that of
the original.

5. 12-bit/108 MHz video D/A converter (NOTE 4)

The DVD-2900 uses a video D/A converter that conducts D/A
conversion of all video signals at 12 bits and allows 4X
oversampling in the progressive mode to achieve the high
quality picture that DVDs are meant to provide. In addition,
NSV technology reduces noise upon D/A conversion.

qwer

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Playing Repeatedly ..............................................................48, 49

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Playing Tracks in the Desired Order ..........................................50

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Playing Tracks in the Random Order .........................................51

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MP3 Playback......................................................................52, 53

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Playing Still Picture Files (JPEG format)............................54 ~ 56

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Using the Multiple Audio, Subtitle and Angle Functions

.......57 ~ 59

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Using the Menus.................................................................60, 61

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Marking Scenes you want to see again ....................................62

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Playing in the Zoom Mode ........................................................63

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Troubleshooting .........................................................................64

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Main Specifications....................................................................65

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6. Thorough vibration-resistant design

(1) Mechanism using a hybrid loader.
(2) The pickup mechanism is positioned at the center to

reduce the effects of external vibrations.

(3) A heavyweight chassis and low center of gravity make for

a low vibration design.

7. Multiple functions

(1) Picture CD playback function (NOTE 5)

Kodak Picture CDs and Fujifilm Fujicolor CD can be played
on the DVD-2900.
Still images stored in JPEG format on CD-R/RWs can also
be played.

(2) Multiple audio function

Selection of up to 8 audio languages.
(The number of languages offered differs from DVD to
DVD.)

(3) Multiple subtitle function

Selection of up to 32 subtitle languages.
(The number of languages offered differs from DVD to
DVD.)

(4) Multiple angle function

The angle of view can be changed.
(For DVDs on which multiple angles are recorded.)

(5) GUI (Graphical User Interface) function

The DISPLAY button on the remote control unit can be used
to display player and disc information on the TV screen.

(6) Marker function

The positions of up to five scenes can be stored in the
memory, so you can watch your favorite scenes whenever
you want.

(7) Playback disable function

This function can be used to disable playback of DVDs you
do not want children to watch.

NOTES:

1. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Work. ©1992 – 1998 Dolby Laboratories,
Inc. All rights reserved.

2. “DTS” and ”DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

3. “Pure Progressive” is a trademark of Silicon Image, Inc.

4. “NSV” is a trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.

5. “KODAK” is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.

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DISCS

• The types of discs listed on the table below can be used on the DVD-2900.

The marks are indicated on the disc labels or jackets.

Usable

discs

Mark (logo)

Recorded

signals

Disc size

DVD video
DVD audio

(NOTE 1)

DVD-R
DVD-RW
(NOTE 2)

Digital audio +

digital video

(MPEG2)

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

Digital audio +

digital video

(MPEG1)

Digital audio

MP3

Digital picture

(JPEG)

Video CD
(NOTE 1)

CD

CD-R

CD-RW

(NOTE 3)

2 The following types of discs cannot be played on the

DVD-2900:

• DVDs with region numbers other than “1” or “ALL”

• DVD-ROM/RAMs

• DVD+RW/DVD+R

• CD-ROMs

• CVD/SVCD/VSDs

• CDVs (Only the audio part can be played.)

• CD-Gs (Only the audio is output.)

• Photo CDs

NOTE 1: Some DVD audio, DVD video and video CD discs do not

operate as described in this manual due to the intentions
of the discs’ producers.

NOTE 2: Playing 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 DVD-2900.
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.).

NOTE 3: According to recording quality, some CD-R/RW cannot be

played.

• Titles and chapters (DVD-videos)

DVD-videos are divided into several large sections called
“titles” and smaller sections called “chapters”.
Numbers are allotted to these sections. These numbers are
called “title numbers” and “chapter numbers”.

• Playback control (video CDs)

Video CDs including the words “playback control” on the disc
or jacket are equipped with a function for displaying menus
on the TV screen for selecting the desired position, displaying
information, etc., in dialog fashion.
In this manual, playing video CDs using such menus is referred
to “menu playback”.
Video CDs with playback control can be used on the DVD-

2900.

NOTE:

• This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond
to the Region Management Information that is recorded
on a DVD disc.
If the Region number described on the
DVD disc does not correspond to the
Region number of this DVD player, this
DVD player cannot play this disc.
The Region number for this DVD player is 1.

• Tracks (Super audio CDs, video and music CDs)

Super audio CDs, video and music CDs are divided into
sections called “tracks”.
Numbers are allotted to these sections. These numbers are
called “track numbers”.

For example:

For example:

Title 1

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Title 2

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

1

Recordable

ReWritable

2 Disc terminology

• Groups and tracks (DVD-audios)

DVD-audios are divided into several large sections called
“groups” and smaller sections called “tracks”.
Numbers are allotted to these sections. These numbers are
called “group numbers” and “track numbers”.

For example:

Group 1

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 1 Track 2

Group 2

12 cmJPEGPicture CD

R

R

R

W

R

W

12 cmDigital audio

Super

audio CD

12 cmJPEG

Fujicolor

CD

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CAUTIONS ON HANDLING DISCS

Discs

Only the discs including the marks shown on page 8 can be played
on the DVD-2900.
Note, however, that discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs,
hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played on the DVD-2900. Do not
attempt to play such discs, as they may damage the player.

Cautions on Handling Discs

• Do not get fingerprints, grease or dirt on discs.

• Be especially careful not to scratch discs when removing them
from their cases.

• Do not bend discs.

• Do not heat discs.

• Do not enlarge the center hole.

• Do not write on the labeled (printed) side with a ball-point pen or
a pencil.

• Water droplets may form on the surface if the disc is moved
suddenly from a cold place to a warm one. Do not use a hairdryer,
etc., to dry the disc.

Cautions on Storing Discs

• Always eject discs after playing them.

• Keep discs in their cases to protect them from dust, scratches and
warping.

• Do not put discs in the following places:

1. Places exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time

2. Humid or dusty places

3. Places exposed to heat from heaters, etc.

Cautions on Loading Discs

• Only load one disc at a time. Loading one disc on top of another
may result in damage or scratch the discs.

• Load 8 cm discs securely in the disc guide, without using an
adapter. If the disc is not properly loaded, it may slip out of the
guide and block the disc tray.

• Be careful not to let your fingers get caught when the disc tray is
closing.

• Do not place anything but discs in the disc tray.

• Do not load cracked or warped discs or discs that have been fixed
with adhesive, etc.

• Do not use discs on which the adhesive part of cellophane tape or
glue used to attach the label is exposed, or discs with traces of
tape or labels that have been peeled off. Such discs may get stuck
inside the player, resulting in damage.

Holding Discs

Avoid touching the surface of discs when loading and unloading
them.

Cleaning Discs

2

Fingerprints or dirt on the disc may lower sound and picture
quality or cause breaks in playback. Wipe off fingerprints or dirt.

2

Use a commercially available disc cleaning set or a soft cloth to
wipe off fingerprints or dirt.

Be careful not to get
fingerprints on the signal
surface (the side which
shines in rainbow colors).

Wipe gently from the middle
outwards.

Do not wipe with a circular
motion.

NOTE:

• Do not use record spray or antistatic. Also do not use
volatile chemicals such as benzene or thinner.

Record

spray

Thinner Benzene

VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

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CONNECTIONS

• Read the manuals of all the components when making
connections.

• Keep the power supply cord unplugged until all connections
have been completed.

• If the power is on when connections are made, noise may be
generated and damage the speakers.

• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly, L (left)
to L, R (right) to R.

• Plug the power supply cord securely into the power outlet.
Incomplete connection may result in noise.

• Binding the power supply cord together with connection cords
may result in humming or noise.

NOTES:

(1) Connecting to a TV

• Use the included audio video cord to connect the TV’s video input connector and audio input connectors to the DVD-2900’s VIDEO OUT or
S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT.

DVD-2900

TV

S-Video output connector

The video signals are divided into color (C) and brightness (Y) signals, achieving
a clearer picture.
If the TV is equipped with an S-Video input connector, we recommend connecting
it to the DVD-2900’s S-Video output connector using a commercially available
S-Video connection cord.

To power outlet

• Connect the DVD-2900’s video outputs to the TV either directly
or through an AV amplifier. Do not connect it via a VCR (video
cassette recorder). Some discs contain copy prohibit signals.
If such discs are played via a VCR, the copy prohibit system
may cause disturbance in the picture.

• Set the “TV TYPE” in “VIDEO SETUP” in “SETUP” to comply
with your TV’s video format. When the TV is NTSC formated
set to NTSC. (See page 28.)

• To use with 2-channel audio output, set “2 CHANNEL” in
“AUDIO CHANNEL” in “AUDIO SETUP” in “SETUP” at the
initial settings. (See page 30.)

• Set the “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO SETUP” in “SETUP” to
comply with your TV’s aspect. (See page 28)

NOTES:

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(2) Connecting to a TV or Monitor Equipped with Color Component Input Connectors

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

PR/CRPB/CBY

AUDIO IN

LR

To power outlet

Color component output connectors (PR/CR, PB/CB and Y)

The red (P

R/CR), blue (PB/CB) and brightness (Y) signals are output independently, achieving more faithful

reproduction of the colors.

• The color component input connectors may be marked differently on some TVs or monitors (P

R, PB and Y/R-

Y, B-Y and Y/C

R, CB and Y, etc.). For details, refer to the TV’s operating instructions.

• Connect in this way if your TV is compatible with Progressive Scan.

NOTES:

• Use the three commercially available video cords to connect the DVD-2900’s color component output connectors to the TV or monitor.

• Set the “TV TYPE” in “VIDEO SETUP” in “SETUP” to comply with your TV’s video format. When the TV is NTSC formated set to
NTSC. (See page 28.)

• Set the “VIDEO OUT” in “VIDEO SETUP” in “SETUP” to comply with Progressive TV. (NTSC formated only)

• To use with 2-channel audio output, set “2 CHANNEL” in “AUDIO CHANNEL” in “AUDIO SETUP” in “SETUP” at the initial settings.
(See page 30.)

• Set the “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO SETUP” in “SETUP” to comply with your TV’s aspect. (See page 28.)

TV

CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT
AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT
IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE “STANDARD DEFINITION” OUTPUT.

DVD-2900

If necessary, connect
the video terminals,
referring to page 10.

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2 Connecting an optical fiber cable (commercially available) to the digital audio input connector (OPTICAL)

NOTE:

• Store the dust cap in a safe place, and be careful not to lose
it.
When not using the terminal, attach the cap to protect the
terminal from dust.

Dust cap Line up in proper direction

Remove the dust cap, line up the cable in the proper directly, then
insert it securely as far as it goes.

NOTES:

• Harsh noise that could harm your ears or damage the speakers is generated when a DVD recorded in DTS is played while using a
decoder, etc., that is not DTS-compatible.

• When playing copyright-protected linear PCM or packed PCM DVDs, in consideration of copyrights, no digital signals are output for
sources exceeding 48 kHz/16 bits. When playing such sources, either set “LPCM (44.1 kHz/48 kHz)” under “AUDIO SETUP” at
“SETUP” to “ON” (see page 33) or make analog connections. (See page 14.)

• When making digital connections to an AV amplifier that is not compatible with 96 kHz/88.2 kHz signals, set “LPCM (44.1 kHz/48 kHz)”
under “AUDIO SETUP” at “SETUP” to “ON”. (See page 33.)

• With Super audio CDs, digital audio signals cannot be output. Use analog connections. (See page 14, 15.)

PHONES

DIRECT STEREO

ANALOG EXT. IN

DOLBY

SURROUND

DTS

SURROUND

WIDE
SCREEN

CINEMA /

MUSIC

6.1 / 7.1

SURROUND

VIDEO
ON / OFF

STATUS

M-ZONE 1

FUNCTION CONTROL

INPUT
MODE

5CH / 7CH
STEREO

DSP

SIMULATION

TONE
DEFEAT

MODE
SELECT

REC /

M-ZONE 2

SURROUND MODE

INPUT REC SELECT / M-ZONE

MULTI FUNCTION

(3) Connecting to a AV amplifier with a built-in decoder

When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS are played, Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream signals are output from the DVD player’s digital audio
output connectors. If a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder is connected, you can achieve sound with the power and sense of presence of a movie
theater or concert hall.

DVD-2900

Digital audio input
connector (OPTICAL)

Front speaker (left)

Surround speaker (left)

Center speaker

Digital audio input
connector (COAXIAL)

AV amplifier with a built-in decoder

(AV control center)

Front speaker (right)

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (right)

To power outlet

Optical fiber cable
(commercially
available)

75Ω/ohms pin-plug
cable (commercially
available)

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2 Sound output from the DVD-2900’s digital audio output connectors

In the case of bit stream output

*1 Only 48 kHz/16 bit sources are output.
*2 Only 44.1 kHz/16 bit sources are output.
*3 44.1 kHz/16-bit PCM signals are output during CD layer playback.

• Down-mixed to 2 channels for multi-channel PCM sources. (Only the front left and right channels are output for sources for which down­mixing is prohibited.)

• When “OFF” is selected, digital signals are not output from the digital audio output at this time.

• Linear PCM audio is the signal recording format used for music CDs.
While the signals are recorded at 44.1 kHz/16 bit for music CDs, for DVDs they are recorded at 44.1 kHz/16 bit to 192 kHz/24 bit, providing
higher sound quality than music CDs.

• Packed PCM signals are high sound quality compressed PCM signals that are decompressed with virtually no loss of data.

OFF

DVD audio

Audio recording format

Linear PCM

Video CD

Linear PCM

or

Packed PCM

Music CD

MP3 CD

44.1 kHz / 16 bit PCM

44.1 kHz / 16 bit PCM

192 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit

176.4 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit

MPEG 1

44.1 kHz / 16 bit Linear PCM

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3)

96 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit

88.2 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit

48 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit

44.1 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit

96 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit

48 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit

LPCM SELECT

48 kHz / 16 bit PCM

44.1 kHz / 16 bit PCM

48 kHz / 16 bit PCM

44.1 kHz / 16 bit PCM

48 kHz / 16 bit PCM

44.1 kHz / 16 bit PCM

48 kHz / 16 bit PCM

48 kHz / 16 bit PCM

ON

DVD video

44.1 kHz / 16 bit PCM

44.1 kHz / 16 bit PCM

No output data

No output data

No output data

No output data

No output data (*1)

No output data (*2)

No output data

No output data (*1)

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz / 16 bit PCM

Copy protection ON

88.2 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit PCM

96 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit PCM

88.2 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit PCM

48 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit PCM

96 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit PCM

Copy protection OFF

44.1, 48 kHz / 16 bit PCM

Settings

NORMAL

Audio recording format

Dolby Digital

DTS

DIGITAL OUT

2 channels PCM
(48 kHz / 16 bit)

2 channels PCM
(48 kHz / 16 bit)

PCM

DVD video

Dolby Digital bitstream

DTS bitstream

Settings

In the case of PCM output

48 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit PCM

44.1 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit PCM

96 kHz / 16 ~ 24 bit PCM

Super audio CD

DSD (DIRECT STREAM DIGITAL) No output data (*3) No output data (*3)

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PHONES

DIRECT STEREO

ANALOG EXT. IN

DOLBY

SURROUND

DTS

SURROUND

WIDE
SCREEN

CINEMA /

MUSIC

6.1 / 7.1

SURROUND

VIDEO

ON / OFF

STATUS

M-ZONE 1

FUNCTION CONTROL

INPUT
MODE

5CH / 7CH
STEREO

DSP

SIMULATION

TONE

DEFEAT

MODE
SELECT

REC /

M-ZONE 2

SURROUND MODE

INPUT REC SELECT / M-ZONE

MULTI FUNCTION

(4) Connecting a basic 5.1-channel surround system

Analog 5.1-channel audio signals can be output from the DVD-2900.
The multichannel audio signals recorded in packed PCM and the multichannnel Super audio CDs can be played when an AV amplifier
equipped with analog 5.1-channel audio inputs is connected.

DVD-2900

Front speaker (left)

Surround speaker (left)

Center speaker

AV amplifier with 5.1-channel inpur terminals

Front speaker (right)

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (right)

To power outlet

CENTER

SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

NOTES:

• For multi-channel connections, set “AUDIO CHANNEL” under “AUDIO SETUP” at “SETUP” to “MULTI CHANNEL” and make the
“SPEAKER CONFIGURATION”, “CHANNEL LEVEL” and “DELAY TIME” settings.

• The delay time setting is not valid when playing Super audio CDs.

• Set the “SUPER AUDIO CD” setting under “AUDIO SETUP” to “MULTI”.

• With the DVD-2900, we recommend turning the digital output off and only outputting analog signals in order to keep interference from
the digital output circuitry to the minimum and allow you to enjoy high bit, high sampling frequency, high quality multi-channel sound.

If necessary, connect the video terminals, referring to page 10.

✽ Set the “AUDIO SETUP” default setting as shown below. (See page 33.)

• “DIGITAL OUT” → “PCM”
“LPCM (44.1kHz/48kHz)” → “ON”

Playing DVDs with incorrect settings may result noise that could damage your ears or the speakers.

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(5) Connecting to a Digital Recorder (MD Recorder, DAT Deck, etc.)

89

B

Optical fiber cable (commercially available)

75Ω/ohms pin-plug cable (commercially available)

DVD-2900

(6) Connecting to a Stereo Component

DVD-2900

Stereo component

NOTE:

• When connecting to a 2-channel audio stereo device, set “AUDIO CHANNEL” under “AUDIO SETUP” at “SETUP” to “2 CHANNEL”
(see page 30). For multi-channel sources, the signals are down-mixed into two channels (analog).
(Only the front left and right channels are output for sources for which down-mixing is prohibited.)

Digital audio

input connector

(COAXIAL)

Digital audio

input connector

(OPTICAL)

NOTE:

• Digital audio signals cannot be output when playing Super Audio CDs. Use analog connections to record Super Audio CDs.

If necessary, connect the video terminals, referring to page 10.

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5

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

(1) Front Panel

See page 3.

q

Power button

• Press once to turn the power on.

• Press again to set to the “OFF” position and turn the power

off.

• Set the power to the standby mode by pressing the POWER

OFF button on the remote control unit while the power is on.

• Turn the power on from the standby mode by pressing the

POWER ON button on the remote control unit.

w

Power indicator

• This indicator lights when the power is on and when the

power is in the standby mode.

e

SUPER AUDIO CD indicator

• This lights when playing areas of Super audio CDs recorded

in DSD format (STEREO/MULTI).

r

DVD AUDIO indicator

• This indicator lights when playing discs recorded in DVD

audio format.

t

Disc tray

• Load discs here. (See page 20.)

• Press the OPEN/CLOSE button

!4 to open and close the

disc tray.

• The disc tray is also closed when the PLAY button

y is

pressed.

y

PLAY button (1)

• Press this button to play the disc. (See page 38.)

u

STOP button (2)

• Press this to stop the disc. (See page 40.)

i

Skip button (8)

• Press this to move back to the beginning of the current track
(or chapter).

• Press again to move back to the beginning of the previous
track (or chapter). (See page 41.)

o

Skip button (9)

• Press this to move ahead to the beginning of the next track
(or chapter). (See page 41.)

!0

PURE DIRECT selector

• Use this to select modes with specific movie signal and
digital audio signal output settings.

!1

Remote control sensor

!2

Display

• Information on the disc that is currently playing is shown on
the display. (See page 17.)

!3

STILL/PAUSE button (3)

• Press this button to pause images or music or to play
images frame by frame. (See pages 40, 41.)

!4

OPEN/CLOSE button (5)

• Press this button to open and close the disc tray.
(See page 20.)

!5

Setting the playback area/layer of Super audio CD
(SUPER AUDIO CD SETUP)

• Switch the area/layer of the Super audio CDs played with
priority.

!6

Slow/Search button (6)

• Press this to set the slow play mode and to search in the
reverse direction. (See pages 40, 41.)

!7

Slow/Search button (7)

• Press this to set the slow play mode and to search in the
forward direction. (See pages 40, 41.)

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(2) Rear Panel

!8

S-Video output connector (S-VIDEO OUT)

• Connect using an S-Video connection cord (available in stores).

!9

Video output connector (VIDEO OUT)

• Connect using the included audio video cord.

@0

Component video output connectors
(COMPONENT VIDEO OUT)

• Connect using video cords (available in stores).

@1

Audio output connectors (AUDIO OUT)

• Connect using the included audio video cord.

@2

Digital audio output connector (OPTICAL)

• Connect using an optical fiber cable (available in stores).

• Digital data is output from this connector.

@3

Digital audio output connector (COAXIAL)

• Connect using an digital audio cord. Connect a commercially

available 75 Ω/ohms pin-plug cord.

• Digital data is output from this connector.

(3) Display

Lights during playback, flashes when the resume play memory function is activated.

Lights in the repeat play mode.

Lights in the still/pause mode.

Displays the title, track number and elapsed time during
playback.

Lights to indicate the
currently playing video
type.
F: Film source
V: Video source
G: Graphic source

Lights in the programmed play mode.

Lights during playback of multiple angles disc.

Lights when the audio signals can be down-mixed.

@4

Control connector (RS-232C)

• This is a terminal for future system expansion.

@5

Control input connector (ROOM TO ROOM/IN)

• This is the input connector for wired remote control.
Consult your DENON dealer if you wish to use this connector.

@6

Control output connector (ROOM TO ROOM/OUT)

• This is the output connector for wired remote control.
Consult your DENON dealer if you wish to use this connector.

@7

Power input (AC IN)

• Connect to AC power supply using the included power supply
cord.

Lights to indicate the currently playing disc.

Lights when progressive video signals are
being output.

Lights in the random play mode.

Lights to indicate the currently playing audio
channel.
L: Front left channel
C: Center channel
R: Front right channel
SL: Surround left channel
S: Mono surround channel
SR: Surround right channnel
LFE: Low frequency effect

Lights to indicate the currently playing audio format.

These light to indicate the names of the sections of the disc being played.

These light to indicate the time display mode.

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6

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

2 The DVD-2900 can be controlled from a distance using the included remote control unit (RC-934).

(1) Inserting Batteries

q Remove the remote control unit’s rear cover.

w Place two R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment in the

direction indicated by the marks.

e Close the rear cover.

Cautions On Batteries

• Use R6P/AA batteries in this remote control unit.

• Replace the batteries with new ones approximately once a
year, though this depends on the frequency with which the
remote control unit is used.

• If the remote control unit does not operate from close to the
main unit, replace the batteries with new ones, even if less
than a year has passed.

• The included battery is only for verifying operation.
Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible.

• When inserting the batteries, be careful to do so in the
proper direction, following the < and > marks in the remote
control unit’s battery compartment.

• To prevent damage or battery fluid leakage:

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not use two different types of batteries.

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of

batteries in flames.

• Remove the batteries when not planning to use the remote
control unit for a long period of time.

• If the batteries should leak, carefully wipe off the fluid from
the inside of the battery compartment, then insert new
batteries.

(2) Using the Remote Control Unit

30°

30°

Approx. 7 meters

• When operating the remote control unit, point it at the
remote control sensor as shown on the diagram.

• The remote control unit can be used from a direct
distance of approximately 7 meters. This distance will be
shorter, however, if there are obstacles in the way or if
the remote control unit is not pointed directly at the
remote control sensor.

• The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal
angle of up to 30° with respect to the remote control
sensor.

NOTES:

• It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light.

• Do not press buttons on the main unit and on the remote control unit at the same time. Doing so will result in malfunction.

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(3) Names and Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons

A-B repeat button (A-B)

Use this to repeat sections between two
specific points.

REPEAT button

Press this to play tracks repeatedly.

Number buttons

Use these to input numbers.
Use the +10 button to input numbers of 10
or over.
Example: To input 25

5+10 +10

Pure direct memory button
(P.D.MEMORY)

Use this to make various settings to achieve
higher quality sound.

Picture adjust button (PIC.ADJ)

Press this to adjust the picture quality to
suit your tastes.

ENTER

1

7

0

2

8

+

10

3

9

456

TOP MENU DISPLAY

MARKERRANDOM

PAGE

A-B

ZOOM

DIMMER PIC.ADJ P.D.MEMORY

REPEAT

SETUP

NTSC / PAL

CALL RETURN

SKIP SLOW / SEARCH

POWER

ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO

SEARCH MODE

PLAY

STILL /
PAUSE

STOP

PROG / DIR

CLEAR

SRS TS

MENU

OPEN /
CLOSE

RC-934

ON OFF

Cursor buttons/ENTER button

Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select in
the vertical direction.
Use the

0

and 1cursor buttons to select in
the horizontal direction.
Press the ENTER button to select the item
selected with the cursor buttons.

SUBTITLE button

Press this to switch the DVD’s subtitle
language.

DISPLAY button

Press this to display the ON-SCREEN.

STOP button (2)

SKIP buttons

POWER ON/POWER OFF buttons

Press this to switch the power between on
and standby.

STILL/PAUSE button (3)

NTSC/PAL button

Use this to switch the set’s video output
format (NTSC/PAL).

OPEN/CLOSE button

SLOW/SEARCH buttons

PLAY button (1)

ANGLE button

Press this to switch the angle.

AUDIO button

For DVDs, press this to switch the audio
language. For video CDs, press this to
switch the channel between “LR”, “L” and
“R”.

TOP MENU button

MENU button

RETURN button

Press this to return to the previous menu
screen.

ZOOM button

Press this to enlarge the image.

DIMMER button

Use this to adjust the brightness of the
main unit’s display. Can be switched in 4
steps, from OFF to always on.

PROGRAM/DIRECT button
(PROG/DIR)

Press this to switch between the normal
play, programmed play.

CLEAR button

Press this to clear numbers that you have
input.

CALL button

Press this to check the program contents.

MARKER button

Press this to mark places you want to see
again.

SEARCH MODE button

Press this to change the search mode to
search for groups or titles, tracks or chapters
when selecting sections of discs directly
using the number buttons.

SRS TS button

Sets the virtual surround sound.
(Functions when playing DVD-videos or
VCDs only. See page 42.)

RANDOM button

Press this to play the tracks on the video
or music CD in random order.

PAGE -/PAGE + buttons

Use these to selected the desired still picture
on DVD audio discs containing browseable
still pictures.

SETUP button

Press this to display the default setting
screen.

The top menu stored on the disc is
displayed.

The DVD menu stored on the disc is
displayed.

2 Button not explained here function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the main unit.

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LOADING DISCS

2 Set discs in the disc tray with the labeled (printed) side facing up.

8 cm disc guide

Disc tray

NOTE:

• Do not move the DVD-2900 while a disc is playing. Doing
so may scratch the disc.

(1) Opening and Closing the Disc Tray

q Turn on the power.
w Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

Disc tray

OPEN/CLOSE button

NOTES:

• Be sure to turn on the power before opening and closing
the disc tray.

• Do not strike on the button with a pencil, etc.

(2) Loading Discs

• Pick up the disc carefully so as not to touch the signal surface and
hold it with the labeled side facing up.

• With the disc tray fully open, set the disc in the disc tray.

• Set 12 cm discs in the outer tray guide (Figure 1), 8 cm discs in
the inner tray guide (Figure 2).

• Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. The disc is automatically loaded.

• The disc tray can also be closed automatically to load the disc by
pressing the PLAY button.

Figure 1

Outer disc tray

12 cm disc

Figure 2

Inner disc tray

8 cm disc

NOTES:

• If a foreign object is caught in the disc tray during closing,
simply press the OPEN/CLOSE button again and the tray
will open.

• Do not press the disc tray in by hand when the power is off.
Doing so will damage it.

• Do not place foreign objects in the disc tray. Doing so will
damage it.

12 cm disc guide

Power button

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2

3

In the stop mode, press the SETUP button.

• The setup (default settings) screen appears.

NOTE: For some menus, the initial values can be changed during playback.
DISC SETUP

Use this to set the language to be used when playing the disc. If the set
language is not offered on that disc, the discs default language is set.

OSD SETUP

Use this to set the language for the default setting screen and messages
displayed on the TV screen (“PLAY”, etc.).

VIDEO SETUP

Use this to set the DVD-2900’s screen mode. (TV aspect and TV type.)

AUDIO SETUP

Use this to set the DVD-2900’s audio output mode.
(Digital and LPCM output settings.)

RATINGS

Use this to disable playback of adult DVDs so that children cannot watch
them. Note that playback of adult DVDs cannot be disabled if the rating
level is not recorded on the DVD.

OTHER SETUP

These include special settings CAPTIONS and COMPRESSION.

Use the 0and 1cursor buttons to select the desired setting item, then
press the ENTER button.
Select “DISC SETUP”. (See page 23.)
Select “OSD SETUP”. (See page 26.)
Select “VIDEO SETUP”. (See page 27.)
Select “AUDIO SETUP”. (See page 30.)
Select “RATINGS”. (See page 34.)
Select “OTHER SETUP” (See page 36.)

D I SC SE TUP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

DIAL OG

D I SC MENUS

EXI T SETUP

SUBT IT LE

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CHANGING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS

ENTER

1

7

0

2

8

+

10

3

9

456

TOP MENU DISPL AY

MARKERRANDOM

PAGE

A-B

ZOOM

DIMMER PIC.ADJ P.D.MEMORY

REPEAT

SETUP

NTSC / PAL

CALL RETURN

SKIP SLOW / SEARCH

POWER

ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO

SEARCH MODE

PLAY

STILL /
PAUSE

STOP

PROG / DIR

CLEAR

SRS TS

MENU

OPEN /
CLOSE

ON OFF

3

1

2

SETUP

Remote control unit

Remote control unit

ENTER

✽

To exit the setup mode

Use the ªcursor button to select “EXIT SETUP”, then press the ENTER button. It is also possible to quit by pressing the SETUP button
on the remote control unit.

1

Turn on the power.

• Press the power button, the power indicator lights and the power turns
on.

¢ON / STANDBY

£ OFF

Main unit Remote control unit

ON

POWER

2 Make the initial settings to suit your usage conditions before starting playback.

The initial settings are retained until they are next changed, even if the power is turned off.

GROUPDVD

AUDIO

D.MIX

PROGRESSIVE V

TRACK P.PCM

SINGLE ELAPSED

LFERSRCL

SL

1 2

9

8

REMOTE SENSOR

OPEN/CLOSE

5

DVD AUDIO

¢ON / STANDBY

£OFF

PLAY STOP

763

STILL / PAUSE

B

PURE DIRECT

MODE 1

MODE 2

OFF

SUPER AUDIO CD

SETUP

SUPER AUDIO CD

DVD AUDIO-VIDEO / SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-2900

1

Remote control unit

Light

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DISC SETUP

DIALOG

SUBTITLE

DISC MENUS

ENGLISH

FRENCH
SPANISH
GERMAN
JAPANESE
OTHERS

OFF

ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
GERMAN
JAPANESE
OTHERS

ENGLISH

FRENCH
SPANISH
GERMAN
JAPANESE
OTHERS

OSD SETUP

OSD LANGUAGE

WALL PAPER

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL

BLUE

GRAY
BLACK
PICTURE

VIDEO SETUP

TV ASPECT

TV TYPE

VIDEO OUT

STILL MODE

BLACK LEVEL

SQUEEZE MODE

PROGRESSIVE
MODE

4:3 PS
4:3 LB

WIDE (16:9)

NTSC
PAL

MULTI

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACED

FIELD
FRAME

AUTO

DARKER

LIGHTER

OFF

ON

MODE 1

MODE 2

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO CHANNEL

SUPER AUDIO CD

DIGITAL OUT

LPCM
(44.1 kHz/48 kHz)

BASS ENHANCER
(2 CHANNEL)

MULTI CHANNEL

2 CHANNEL

MULTI

STEREO
CD

NORMAL

PCM

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

SPEAKER
CONFIGURATION

CHANNEL LEVEL

DELAY TIME

FRONT SP

CENTER SP

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SP

FILTER

TEST TONE

FRONT Lch
CENTER
FRONT Rch
SURROUND Rch
SURROUND Lch
SUBWOOFER

DISTANCE

FRONT Lch
FRONT Rch
CENTER
SURROUND Lch
SURROUND Rch
SUBWOOFER
DEFAULT

LARGE

SMALL

LARGE

SMALL
NONE

YES

NO

LARGE

SMALL
NONE

ON

OFF

OFF

AUTO
MANUAL
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB

METERS

FEET

12 ft
12 ft
12 ft
10 ft
10 ft
12 ft
ON

RATINGS

RATING LEVEL

PASSWORD

CHANGE

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

NO LIMIT

OLD PASSWORD
NEW PASSWORD
COMFIRM PASSWORD

OTHER SETUP

PLAYER MODE

CAPTIONS

COMPRESSION

AUTO POWER
MODE

SLIDE SHOW

AUDIO

VIDEO

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

5 SEC

Setup items for use

Bold characters indicate factory defaults.

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When “DISC SETUP” is selected

1

2

3

See page 21.

Use the •and ªcursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press
the ENTER button.

DIALOG

Use this to set the language of the sound output from the speakers.

SUBTITLE

Use this to set the language of the subtitles displayed on the TV.

DISC MENUS

Use this to set the language of the menus recorded on the disc (top menu,
etc.).

Use the •and ªcursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press
the ENTER button.

q

When “DIALOG” is selected:

ENGLISH (Factory default)

Select this when you want to play the DVD with the sound in English.

FRENCH

Select this when you want to play the DVD with the sound in French.

SPANISH

Select this when you want to play the DVD with the sound in Spanish.

GERMAN

Select this when you want to play the DVD with the sound in German.

JAPANESE

Select this when you want to play the DVD with the sound in Japanese.

OTHERS

Use the number buttons to input the language number.
(See “Language code list” on page 25.)

D I SC SE TUP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

DIAL OG

D I SC MENUS

EXI T SETUP

SUBT IT LE

ENGLISH
O FF
ENGLISH

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NTSC / PAL

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SKIP SLOW / SEARCH

POWER

ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO

SEARCH MODE

PLAY

STILL /
PAUSE

STOP

PROG / DIR

CLEAR

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MENU

OPEN /
CLOSE

ON OFF

1, 2, 3

1

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D I SC SE TUP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

DIAL OG

D I SC MENUS

EXI T SETUP

SUBT IT LE

ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPAN I SH

JAPANESE

GER MAN

OTHERS

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

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When “SUBTITLE” is selected:

OFF (Factory default)

Select this if you do not want to display the subtitles. (For some discs
it is not possible to turn off the subtitle display.)

ENGLISH

Select this when you want to play the DVD with the subtitles in
English.

FRENCH

Select this when you want to play the DVD with the subtitles in
French.

SPANISH

Select this when you want to play the DVD with the subtitles in
Spanish.

GERMAN

Select this when you want to play the DVD with the subtitles in
German.

JAPANESE

Select this when you want to play the DVD with the subtitles in
Japanese.

OTHERS

Use the number buttons to input the language number.
(See “Language code list” on page 25.)

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When “DISC MENUS” is selected:

ENGLISH (Factory default)

Select this when you want to display the menus in English.

FRENCH

Select this when you want to display the menus in French.

SPANISH

Select this when you want to display the menus in Spanish.

GERMAN

Select this when you want to display the menus in German.

JAPANESE

Select this when you want to display the menus in Japanese.

OTHERS

Use the number buttons to input the language number.
(See “Language code list” on page 25.)

D I SC SE TUP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

DIAL OG

D I SC MENUS

EXI T SETUP

SUBT IT LE

ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPAN I SH

JAPANESE

GER MAN

OTHERS

OFF

D I SC SE TUP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

DIAL OG

D I SC MENUS

EXI T SETUP

SUBT IT LE

ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPAN I SH

JAPANESE

GER MAN

OTHERS

✽

To exit the setup mode

Use the ªcursor button to select “EXIT SETUP”, then press the ENTER button. It is also possible to quit by pressing the SETUP button
on the remote control unit.

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Language code list

Code

6565

6566

6570

6577

6582

6583

6588

6590

6665

6669

6671

6672

6678

6679

6682

6765

6779

6783

6789

6865

6869

6890

6976

6978

6979

6983

6984

6985

7065

7073

7074

Code

7079

7082

7089

7165

7168

7176

7178

7185

7265

7273

7282

7285

7289

7365

7378

7383

7384

7387

7465

7473

7487

7565

7575

7576

7577

7578

7579

7583

7585

7589

7665

Code

7678

7679

7684

7686

7771

7773

7775

7776

7778

7779

7782

7783

7784

7789

7865

7869

7876

7879

7982

8065

8076

8083

8084

8185

8277

8279

8285

8365

8368

8372

8373

Language

Afar

Abkhazian

Afrikaans

Ameharic

Arabic

Assamese

Aymara

Azerbaijani

Bashkir

Byelorussian

Bulgarian

Bihari

Bengali; Bangla

Tibetan

Breton

Catalan

Corsican

Czech

Welsh

Danish

German

Bhutani

Greek

English

Esperanto

Spanish

Estonian

Basque

Persian

Finnish

Fiji

Language

Faroese

French

Frisian

Irish

Scots Gaelic

Galician

Guarani

Gujarati

Hausa

Hindi

Croatian

Hungarian

Armenian

Interlingua

Indonesian

Icelandic

Italian

Hebrew

Japanese

Yiddish

Javanese

Georgian

Kazakh

Greenlandic

Cambodian

Kannada

Korean

Kashmiri

Kurdish

Kirghiz

Latin

Language

Lingala

Laothian

Lithuanian

Latvian, Lettish

Malagasy

Maori

Macedonish

Malayalam

Mongolian

Moldavian

Marathi

Malay

Maltese

Burmese

Nauru

Nepali

Dutch

Norwegian

Oriya

Panjabi

Polish

Pashto, Pushto

Portuguese

Quechua

Rhaeto-Romance

Romanian

Russian

Sanskrit

Sindhi

Serbo-Croatian

Singhalese

Code

8375

8376

8377

8378

8379

8381

8382

8385

8386

8387

8465

8469

8471

8472

8473

8475

8476

8479

8482

8484

8487

8575

8582

8590

8673

8679

8779

8872

8979

9072

9085

Language

Slovak

Slovenian

Samoan

Shona

Somali

Albanian

Serbian

Sundanese

Swedish

Swahili

Tamil

Telugu

Tajik

Thai

Tigrinya

Turkmen

Tagalog

Tonga

Turkish

Tatar

Twi

Ukrainian

Urdu

Uzbek

Vietnamese

Volapük

Wolof

Xhosa

Yoruba

Chinese

Zulu

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When “OSD SETUP” is selected

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2

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Use the •and ªcursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press
the ENTER button.

OSD LANGUAGE

Use this to set the language for the default setting screen and messages
displayed on the TV screen (“PLAY”, etc.)

WALL PAPER

Use this to select the image to be shown on the screen in the stop mode
and CD play mode.

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POWER

ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO

SEARCH MODE

PLAY

STILL /
PAUSE

STOP

PROG / DIR

CLEAR

SRS TS

MENU

OPEN /
CLOSE

ON OFF

1, 2, 3

1

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OSD SE TUP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

OSD L ANGUAGE

EXI T SETUP

W

AL L PA PER

ENGLISH

BUL E

3

Use the •and ªcursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press
the ENTER button.

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When “OSD LANGUAGE” is selected:

ENGLISH (Factory default)

Select this to set the OSD language to English.

FRANÇAIS

Select this to set the OSD language to French.

ESPAÑOL

Select this to set the OSD language to Spanish.

OSD SE TUP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

OSD L ANGUAGE

EXI T SETUP

W

AL L PA PER

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

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When “WALL PAPER” is selected:

BLUE (Factory default)

Select this to display a blue background on the TV display.

GRAY

Select this to display a gray background on the TV display.

BLACK

Select this to display a black background on the TV display.

PICTURE

Select this to display the wallpaper on the TV display.

✽ To exit the setup mode

Use the ªcursor button to select “EXIT SETUP”, then press the ENTER button. It is also possible to quit by pressing the SETUP button
on the remote control unit.

OSD SE TUP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

OSD L ANGUAGE

EXI T SETUP

W

AL L PA PER

BUL E

GRAY

BL ACK

PICTURE

When “VIDEO SETUP” is selected

1

2

See page 21.

Use the •and ªcursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press
the ENTER button.

TV ASPECT

Use this to set the shape of your TV’s screen.

TV TYPE

Use this to set your TV’s video format (NTSC, PAL or MULTI).

VIDEO OUT

Use this to select either the progressive image output or interlace image
output.

STILL MODE

The play DVD video, select the desired video mode (“FIELD”,
“FRAME”, “AUTO”).

BLACK LEVEL

To select the black level of the picture, “DARKER” or “LIGHTER”.

SQUEEZE MODE

Used to play 4:3 images on a wide (16:9) TV.

PROGRESSIVE MODE

Select the film source and video source detection method recorded on the
DVD.
Normally select “MODE 1” (level detection mode).
(only valid for progressive output during DVD video playback)

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ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO

SEARCH MODE

PLAY

STILL /
PAUSE

STOP

PROG / DIR

CLEAR

SRS TS

MENU

OPEN /
CLOSE

ON OFF

1, 2, 3

1

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V IDEO SETUP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT
TV TYPE
V I DEO OUT

EXI T SETUP

ST I L L MODE

W

IDE(16:9)

NTSC

PROGRESS IVE

AUTO

BL ACK L EV EL

DARKER

SQUEEZE MODE

OFF

PROGRE SS I VE MODE

MODE 1

Remote control unit

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Remote control unit

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Use the •and ªcursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press
the ENTER button.

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When “TV ASPECT” is selected:

4:3 PS

Select this to play wide DVDs in the pan & scan mode (with the sides
of the picture cut off). Discs for which pan & scan is not specified are
played in the letter box mode.

4:3 LB

Select this to play wide DVDs in the letter box mode (with black strips
at the top and bottom).

WIDE (16:9) (Factory default)

Select this to play wide DVDs in the full-screen mode.

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When “TV TYPE” is selected:

NTSC

Select this when your TV’s video format is NTSC.
If NTSC is selected, output format is fixed to NTSC.

PAL

Select this when your TV’s video format is PAL.
If PAL is selected, output format is fixed to PAL.

MULTI (Factory default)

Select this when your TV is compatible with both the NTSC and PAL
formats.
NTSC signals are output from the video output jacks when discs
recorded in NTSC format are played, and PAL signals are output from
the video output jacks when discs recorded in PAL format are played.

NOTE:

• If “TV TYPE” is set to a format other than a registered TV format, the
image may no longer be smooth and the top and bottom of the image
may be cut off.

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When “VIDEO OUT” is selected: (NOTES)

PROGRESSIVE (Factory default)

Select this when using the DVD-2900 connected to a progressive type
TV.

INTERLACED

Select this when using the DVD-2900 connected to an interlace type
TV.

NOTE:

• For the component output only, it is possible to switch between
interlace image output and progressive image output. It is not possible
to specify progressive image output for the Video output connectors or
S-Video output connector.

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When “STILL MODE” is selected:

FIELD

This position is suited for when the image shakes when “AUTO” is
set.

FRAME

This position is suited for when small letters or patterns are hard to
see when “AUTO” is set.

AUTO (Factory default)

In this position, the mode switches automatically between FIELD
and FRAME.

EXI T SETUP

BL ACK L EV EL
SQUEEZE MODE
PROGRE SS I VE MODE

V IDEO SETUP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT

TV TYPE

V I DEO OUT
ST I L L MODE

NTSC

PAL

M

ULT I

BL ACK L EV EL

EXI T SETUP

SQUEEZE MODE
PROGRE SS I VE MODE

V IDEO SETUP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT
TV TYPE

V I DEO OUT

ST I L L MODE

PROGRESS I VE

INTERLACED

BL ACK L EV EL

EXI T SETUP

SQUEEZE MODE
PROGRE SS I VE MODE

V IDEO SETUP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT
TV TYPE
V I DEO OUT

ST I L L MODE

F IELD

FRAME

AUTO

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

EXI T SETUP

BL ACK L EV EL
SQUEEZE MODE
PROGRE SS I VE MODE

V IDEO SETUP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT

TV TYPE
V I DEO OUT
ST I L L MODE

4 : 3 PS
4 : 3 L B

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When “BLACK LEVEL” is selected:

DARKER

Reduces the standard level of the video output signal’s black level.
Set this if the image on the TV is far too bright.

LIGHTER (Factory default)

Sets the video output signal’s black level to the standard level.

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When “SQUEEZE MODE” is selected:
“SQUEEZE MODE” - only effective for progressive output.

OFF (Factory default)

Set this to display 4:3 video signals over the entire screen of a 16:9 TV.

ON

Set this to display 4:3 video signals in the center of the screen on a 16:9
TV.

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When “PROGRESSIVE MODE” is selected:

MODE 1 (level detection mode)
(Factory default)

This is a mode for high precision detection of the source type from the
level of the video signals recorded on the DVD.
For DVDs on which the flag (identification signal) data is recorded
incorrectly, the picture quality may decrease when flag detection is
conducted.
This mode is effective in such cases.

MODE 2 (flag detection mode)

This is a mode for detecting the source type from the source flag
(identification signal) recorded on the DVD.
In dark scenes, distinguishing between video signals and noise signals
with level detection is difficult and the picture quality may decrease.
This mode is effective in such cases.

BL ACK L EV EL

EXI T SETUP

SQUEEZE MODE
PROGRE SS I VE MODE

V IDEO SETUP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT
TV TYPE
V I DEO OUT
ST I L L MODE

DARK ER

L IGHTER

✽

To exit the setup mode

Use the ªcursor button to select “EXIT SETUP”, then press the ENTER button. It is also possible to quit by pressing the SETUP button
on the remote control unit.

BL ACK L EV EL

EXI T SETUP

SQUEEZE MODE

PROGRE SS I VE MODE

V IDEO SETUP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT
TV TYPE
V I DEO OUT
ST I L L MODE

OFF

ON

BL ACK L EV EL

EXI T SETUP

SQUEEZE MODE

PROGRE SS I VE MODE

V IDEO SETUP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

TV ASPECT
TV TYPE
V I DEO OUT
ST I L L MODE

MODE 1

MODE 2

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NTSC / PAL

CALL RETURN

SKIP SLOW / SEARCH

POWER

ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO

SEARCH MODE

PLAY

STILL /
PAUSE

STOP

PROG / DIR

CLEAR

SRS TS

MENU

OPEN /
CLOSE

ON OFF

1, 2, 3

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2

3

See page 21.

Use the •and ªcursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press
the ENTER button.

AUDIO CHANNEL

Use this to adjust for the connected speaker systems.

SUPER AUDIO CD

Super Audio CDs include separate areas for stereo and multi-channel
signals.
Hybrid discs have a two-layered structure consisting of one Super Audio
CD layer and one CD layer.
The area/layer to be played with priority can be set.

DIGITAL OUT

Use this to select the digital output’s signal format.

LPCM (44.1 kHz/48 kHz)

Use this to set the digital audio output when playing DVDs recorded in
linear PCM audio.

BASS ENHANCER (2 CHANNEL)

Set whether or not to output audio signals from the subwoofer when
playing two-channel audio signals.

✽

The BASS ENHANCER settings do not apply to digital outputs.

Use the •and ªcursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press
the ENTER button.

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When “AUDIO CHANNEL” is selected:

B

Use the •and ªcursor buttons to select the item to be set, then
press the ENTER button.

MULTI CHANNEL (Factory default)

Select this for systems in which three or more speakers are
connected.
When MULTI CHANNEL is set, the speaker settings (SPEAKER
CONFIGURATION), speaker output level adjustment (CHANNEL
LEVEL) and speaker distances (DELAY TIME) can be set.

2 CHANNEL

Select this for systems in which only two speakers are connected.

AUD IO S ET UP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

AUD I O C HANNE L

D IG I T AL OUT
LPCM(44.1kHz/48kHz)

EXI T SETUP

BASS E NHANCE R(2 CHANNEL)

M

UL T I C HANNE L

SUPE R AUDI O CD

M

UL T I

NOR

M

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OFF
OFF

AUD IO S ET UP

SELECT: DECISION:ENTER BUTTON

AUD I O C HANNE L

D IG I T AL OUT

SUPE R AUDI O CD

LPCM(44.1kHz/48kHz)

EXI T SETUP

BASS E NHANCE R(2 CHANNEL)

M

UL T I C HANNE L

2 CHANNE L

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit

Remote control unit

ENTER

Remote control unit