Denon DVM-745 User Manual

DVM-745

DVD VIDEO AUTO CHANGER

WARNING

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

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.

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.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(Symbol provided by RETAC)

S3125A

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.

The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet.

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.

14) 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. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

15) 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.

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

17) 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.

18) 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.

19) 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 follow-

ing the operating instructions. Adjust only those

controls that are covered by the operating instruc-

tions as an improper adjustment of other controls

may result in damage and will often require exten-

sive 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 per-

formance - this indicates a need for service.

20) 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.

21) 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.

22)

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

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PRECAUTIONS

Wall

10 cm or more

1 2

4 5

DISC

Laser Safety

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-

FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO

BEAM.

LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.

FCC WARNING-This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to

this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

English

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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

Non-use periods - Turn off the unit when it is not in use. Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet if it is not to be used for a long time. Unplug the unit during lightning storms.

Please read this operating instructions carefully before using your DVD player, and keep it for future reference.

Important

Use only discs marked with logos listed on page 6.

Power Supply

The main power supply is engaged when the main plug is plugged in a 120V, 60Hz AC outlet. To operate the unit, press

ON/STANDBY button to turn on the unit.

the

Warning

To avoid fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

WARNING: LIVE PARTS INSIDE.

Cautions on Installation

Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV. If this happens, take the following steps:

• Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV.

• Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit’s power cord and input/output connection cords.

•

Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300Ω/ohms feeder wires. We recommend using outdoor antennas and 75Ω/ohms coaxial cables.

NOTE:

• For heat dispersal, do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS.

Installation Location

For safety and optimum performance of this unit:

•

Do not stand the unit up vertically. Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.

•

Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.

• Be sure to remove a disc and unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before carrying the unit.

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PRECAUTIONS

Dew Warning

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use the DVD Player at least for 2 hours until its inside is dry.

Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

• If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing.

Caution

Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no parts you can service inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Slot and openings in the cabinet and at the side or bottom are provided for ventilation.To ensure reliable operation and to protect the unit from overheating these opening must not be blocked or covered. Avoid enclosed spaces such as book cases unless proper ventilation is provided.

3) Keep the unit away from the radiator heat sources.

4) Avoid using near strong magnetic fields.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cautions on Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Dew Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire . . . . . . . 4

Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Notice for the Progressive Scan Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Symbols Used in this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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ABOUT THE DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Playable Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

FRONT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

REMOTE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Displays During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Loading the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using a Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Description - Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connection to an Audio System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connection to a TV (for video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connection to a TV with an HDMI Compatible Port . . . 16

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DISC PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

CANCELING AND CALLING BACK PBC FUNCTION

HDMI Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

General Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Disc Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

CALLING UP A MENU SCREEN DURING PLAYBACK

Still / Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Resume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Fast Forward / Reverse Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Slow Forward / Slow Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step by Step Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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5) Do not push objects of any kind into this through the cabinet slot as they could touch current carrying parts or short circuit parts resulting in a fire or electric shock.

6) Never spill liquid of any kind on this unit. If liquid is spilled into the unit, consult qualified service engineer.

7) Use this unit in a horizontal (flat) position only.

8) This equipment is in Stand-by mode when it turns off whilst the power cord is connected.

9) Keep the set free from moisture,water and dust.

10) Sufficiently ventilate the place of installation. If the unit is left in a room full of the smoke from cigarettes, etc., for long periods of time, the surface of the optical pickup could get dirty, in which case it will not be able to read the signals properly.

11) Store the operating instructions in a safe place. After reading the operating instructions, store them in a safe place as they could come in handy in the future.

12) Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the code.

13) All the safety cautions and operating instructions should be read before the DVD player is operated.

14) Use caution not to pinch your finger in the disc slot.

15) Do not put heavy objects on the AC power cord.

16) K eep the AC power cord away from heat appliances.

17) Be sure to remove a disc and unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before carrying the DVD player.

18) Do not put any pressure to the DVD player when carrying.

19) Do not use the DVD player outdoors.

Title / Chapter Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

By using the SEARCH MODE button . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

using the SKIP buttons

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Tr ack Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

By using the SEARCH MODE button . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

using the SKIP buttons

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Marker Setup Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

REPEAT TITLE / CHAPTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

REPEAT TRACK / GROUP / DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

A-B REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Program Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

MP3 / JPEG / WMA Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

DivX®Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

DivX®Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Changing the On-Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Slide Show Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Dialog Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Picture Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Stereo Sound Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Virtual Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Black Level Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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DVD SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Language Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Display Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Audio Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Ratings Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

RATING LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

IF YOU FORGET THE PASSWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

CONTROL LEVELS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Others Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Reset to the Default Settings (except for Ratings Control)

. . 31

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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INTRODUCTION

A-B REPEAT

REPEAT

RANDOM

ZOOM CLEAR

ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO DISPLAY

MENU TOP MENU

PLAY

STILL / PAUSE

STOP

RETURN SETUP

SKIP

OFF

MODE

POWER

OPEN / CLOSE

987

+10

ENTER

DISC SKIP DISC 1

DISC 2

DISC 3 DISC 4

DISC 5

DISC

EXCHANGE

SEARCH MODE

RC-1040

The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the DVD player. No others have the same serial number as yours.You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Serial numbers are not kept on file.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchase from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

About Copyright

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

U. S. Patent Nos, 4,631,603, 4,819,098, 4,907,093, 5,315,448 and 6,516,132.

Notice for the Progressive Scan Outputs

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 picture problems with 525 progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

Supplied Accessories

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

Remote control

• • • • •

“AA” (R6P)

batteries

• • •

Audio cable

• • • • • •

Video cable

• • • • • •

Operating Instructions

Service Station

• •

List

• • • • • • • •

Warranty

Card

• • • • • • •

English

Symbols Used in this Manual

The following symbols appear below in some headings and notes in this manual, with the following meanings.

DVD-V

: Description refers to playback of DVD-

JPEG

Video discs. (including DVD-R/RW discs)

: Description refers to playback of Video

VCD

WMA

CDs.

: Description refers to playback of Audio

DivX

CDs.

: Description refers to playback of discs for-

MP3

matted with MP3.

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations.

Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

Make your contribution to the environment!!!

• Used up batteries do not belong in the dust bin.

• You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries or special waste. Contact your council for details.

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: Description refers to viewing of JPEG

discs.

: Description refers to playback of discs for-

matted with WMA.

: Description refers to playback of discs for-

matted with DivX

ABOUT THE DISCS

DVD-Video

* 1, 2, 3, 5

* 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

DVD-R

DVD-RW

* 1, 3, 5, 9

Video CD

* 3, 5

Audio CD

* 3, 4, 5, 7,

8, 10

CD-R

CD-RW

Digital video

(MPEG2)

DivX

Region code

Mark (logo)

Playable

discs

Recorded

signals

Disc size

Disc types

12 cm

8 cm

Example

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3 Chapter 4

12 cm

8 cm

Digital audio

Digital video

with

audio

Digital audio

MP3

WMA*

Digital picture

(JPEG)

DivX

Example

Tra c k 1 Track 2Track 5

Tra c k 6

Tra c k 3

Tra c k 4

Video CD,

Audio CD

DIGITAL VIDEO

Picture CD

12 cm

JPEG

Example

Group 1 Group 2

Tra c k 1

Tra c k 2 Track 5

Tra c k 6

Tra c k 3

Tra c k 4

MP3, JPEG, WMA,

DivX

(DVD-R/RW only)

DivX

Example

Group 1 Group 2

Tra c k 1

Tra c k 2 Track 5

Tra c k 6

Tra c k 3

Tra c k 4

* 3, 4, 5,

7, 8

Playable Discs

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

is trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

If you cannot play back a disc which bears one of the marks above, check the following notes.

*1: This unit conforms to the NTSC color system. Discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL cannot be played back. *2: Certain DVD discs do not operate as described in this manual due to the intentions of the disc’s producers. *3: Scratched or stained discs may not be played back. *4: Some discs cannot be played back because of incompatible recording conditions, characteristics of the recorder or spe-

cial properties of discs.

*5: You can play back discs which bear the marks above. If you use nonstandardized discs, this unit may not play them

back. Even if they are played back, the sound or video quality will be compromised.

*6: Only the discs recorded in the video format and finalized can be played back.

Unfinalized discs cannot be played back. Depending on the recording status of a disc, the disc may not be played back at all or normally (the picture or sound may be distorted, etc.).

*7:

*8: Do not glue paper or put stickers on to the disc. These may damage the disc, and the unit may not read it correctly.

If there is too much recordable space left on a disc (the used portion is less than 2 3/16 inches (55mm) across), it may not be played back properly.

*9: This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver.2.0 of Video CD standard, with PBC function.

Ver.1.1 (without PBC function): You can enjoy playback picture as well as music CD. Ver.2.0 (with PBC function): While using a Video CD with PBC function, “Pbc” appears on the screen and the display.

NOTE: When playing back Video CDs with PBC function, some operations (e.g., track search and repeat tracks) cannot be

performed. Cancel PBC function temporarily to perform those operations (refer to page 17).

*10: This player cannot play back the disc contents protected by Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM).

What is PBC? “PBC” stands for Playback Control. You can play back interactive software using menu screens. Refer to instructions in the Video CD.

¡ NEVER play back the following discs. Otherwise, malfunction may result!

DVD-RAM / CD-i / Photo CD / DVD with region codes other than 1 or ALL / DVD-ROM for personal computers / CD-ROM for personal computers

¡ On the following disc, the sound MAY NOT be heard.

DVD-Audio / Super Audio CD

NOTES:

• Only the sound recorded on the normal CD layer can be delivered. (Super Audio CD)

• The sound recorded on the high density Super Audio CD layer cannot be delivered. (Super Audio CD)

• Disc with the Video zone can be played. (DVD-Audio)

• Disc only of the Audio zone cannot be played. (DVD-

Audio)

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¡ Any other discs without compatibility indications

CAUTION:

• Use caution not to pinch your finger in the disc slot.

• Be sure to remove a disc and unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before carrying the DVD player.

FEATURES

¡Progressive Scan system

Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional (525i/480i) television signals.

Dolby Digital Sound

By connecting this player to a Multi-Channel Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Multi-Channel Dolby Digital surround sound as heard in the movie theaters.

DTS (Digital Theater System)

When this player is connected to the DTS decoder, you can enjoy Multi-Channel surround system which reproduces the original sound as truthfully as possible. Multi-Channel surround system is developed by DTS, Inc.

¡HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

You can enjoy clearer video output when connecting this player to a display equipment with an HDMI-compatible port.

¡Dialog Speed

Playback in slightly faster or slower speed while keeping the sound quality as in the normal playback. Dialog speed is available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format.

¡Still/Fast/Slow/Step playback

Var ious playback modes are available including still pictures, fast forward/reverse, slow motion and step frames.

¡Still Mode

The resolution of pictures while in the still (pause) mode can be adjusted.

¡Random Playback for Audio CD, MP3, JPEG and

WMA

This player can shuffle the playback order of tracks in random order.

¡Program Playback for Audio CD, MP3, JPEG and

WMA

You can program the playback order of tracks in a desired order.

¡DVD menus in a desired language

You can display DVD menus in a desired language, if available on a DVD.

¡Auto Power Off

The power turns off automatically if there is no activity at the player or its remote for more than 30 minutes (refer to page 31).

¡Subtitles in a desired language

You can select a desired language for subtitles if that language is available on the DVD and DivX®.

¡Selecting a camera angle

You can select a desired camera angle if a disc contains sequences recorded from different angles.

¡Choices for audio language and sound mode

You can select a desired audio language and sound mode if different languages and modes are available on a disc.

¡Ratings Control (Parental lock)

You can set the control level to limit playback of discs which may not be suitable for children.

¡Automatic detection of discs

This player automatically detects if a loaded disc is DVDVideo, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3, JPEG, WMA or DivX®.

¡Playing back an MP3 disc

You can enjoy MP3 files which are recorded on CD-R/RW.

¡Direct Search

You can search the desired title, chapter, and track with numeric button during playback or in stop mode.

¡On-screen display

Information about the current operation can be displayed on a TV screen, allowing you to confirm the currently active functions (such as program playback) using the remote control.

¡Dimmer

The brightness of the front panel display can be adjusted.

¡Screen Saver

The screen saver program starts if there is no activity at the player or its remote for more than 5 minutes. The brightness of the display is darken by 75%. The program is deactivated when there is any activity.

¡Picture Control

Picture Control adjusts Brightness, Contrast, Color, Gamma Correction and Sharpness of the specific display.

¡Search

Chapter search Title search: Search for a desired title. Tr ack search: Search for a desired track. Time search: Search for a desired time point or a title

: Search for a desired chapter.

or a track.

¡Repeat

Chapter: Repeated playback of a chapter of the disc. Title: Repeated playback of a title of the disc. Tr ac k : Disc: Repeated playback of the entire disc.

5 Disc: Repeated playback of Audio CD/

A-B: Repeated playback of a part between two

Group:

Repeated playback of a track of the disc.

(exclude DVD-Video)

MP3/JPEG/ WMA discs is possible

points. (exclude MP3/J Repeated playback of a folder of MP3/

JPEG/WMA/ possible.

DivX®disc being played is

PEG/ WMA discs

¡Zoom

2-time or 4-time magnified image can be displayed.

¡Marker

Electric reference points designated by user can be called back.

¡Resume Playback

User can resume playback from the point at which the playback has been stopped even if the power is turned off.

¡Component Video Out Jacks

Jacks located on the back of the DVD Player which are used to send high-quality video to a TV via Component Video In Jacks.

¡Bit rate indication ¡DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

You can control the range of sound volume.

¡Displaying a JPEG picture

Kodak Picture CDs can be played back. Still images stored in JPEG format on CD-R/RW can also be played back.

¡Reproducing WMA data

You can enjoy WMA files which are recorded on CD-R/RW.

¡Reproducing DivX®data

You can enjoy DivX®files which are recorded on DVDR/RW or CD-R/RW.

•

Official DivX®Certified product

• Plays all versions of DivX®video (including DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX®media files.

“WMA” (Windows Media Audio) is an audio codec developed by Microsoft®in the United States of America.

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

1 2

4 5

DISC

112 2

335

49510 811

7/25

6/24

A-B

REPEAT

RANDOM

ZOOM CLEAR

ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO DISPLAY

MENU TOP MENU

PLAY

STILL / PAUSE

STOP

RETURN SETUP

SKIP

OFF

MODE

POWER

OPEN /

321

654

987

0 +10

ENTER

DISC SKIP DISC 1 DISC 2

DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5

DISC

EXCHANGE

MODE

RC-1040

13 14

15 16

18 19

32 3

28 27

25 9

FRONT PANEL

REMOTE CONTROL

The buttons with circled numbers can only be operated with the remote control.

1. ON/STANDBY (POWER ON/OFF) Buttons [page 17]

2. Disc loading tray

3. OPEN/CLOSE Button [page 17]

4. PLAY Button [page 17]

5. STOP Button [page 17]

6. H (SKIP DOWN) Button [page 19]

7. G (SKIP UP) Button [page 19]

8. Disc Indicator

Green LED indicator lights up when playing discs, Red LED indicator lights up not playing discs. Lights off when discs not into the unit.

9. STILL/PAUSE Button [page 18]

10. Display, Remote Sensor Window

11. HDMI Button [page 17]

Press to set the HDMI connector’s video signal output mode.

12. HDMI indicator [page 17]

Lights up when there is video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack.

13. A-B REPEAT Button [page 20]

14. REPEAT Button [page 20]

15. RANDOM Button [page 22]

16. ZOOM Button [page 19]

17. CLEAR Button [page 19]

18. ANGLE Button [page 27]

19. MENU Button [page 17]

20. ENTER Button [page 17]

21. Cursor Buttons [page 17]

22. RETURN Button [page 18]

23. SEARCH MODE Button [page 19]

24. h (Fast Reverse SEARCH) Button [page 18]

Press more than 2 seconds when you use the front panel button for this function.

25. g (Fast Forward SEARCH) Button [page 18]

Press more than 2 seconds when you use the front panel button for this function.

26. SETUP Button [page 29]

27. SUBTITLE Button [page 27]

28. TOP MENU Button [page 18]

29. DISPLAY Button [page 25]

30. AUDIO Button [page 26]

31. Numeric Buttons [page 17]

32. MODE Button [page 21]

33. DISC EXCHANGE Button [page 17]

Press to change discs during playback.

34. DISC SKIP Button [page 17]

Press to select a desired disc or disc tray.

35. DISC NUMBER Buttons [page 17]

Press to select a desired disc or disc tray directly.

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

POWER ON/OFF Buttons

A-B REPEAT Button

REPEAT Button

MODE Button

SUBTITLE Button

DVD-Video

• To turn on or standby the unit.

• To mark a segment between A and B for repeated playback.

• To repeat playback of a title or chapter.

• To repeat playback of a track or disc.

• To repeat playback of a track, group or disc.

• To repeat playback of a track or disc. (

)

• To repeat playback of a track, group, or disc. (MP3, JPEG, WMA)

RANDOM Button

• To play back tracks in random order.

ZOOM Button

• To set Picture Control.

• To set Black level on/off.

• To activate the 3D

sound (Virtual surround system).

• To set Dialog Speed.

• To set Picture Control.

• To set Black level on/off.

• To activate the 3D

sound (Virtual surround system).

• To activate the 3D sound (Virtual surround system).

(CD, MP3, WMA)

• To program a specific playback order.

• To activate the Slide Show mode. (JPEG)

• To magnify part of the picture (x2). (JPEG)

• To rotate a picture. (JPEG)

• To magnify part of the picture (x2).

• To magnify part of the picture (x2/x4).

• To magnify part of the picture (x2).

ANGLE Button

• To access various camera angles on the disc.

• To select a subtitle language on the disc.

AUDIO Button

DISPLAY Button

• To access various audio functions on the disc.

• To select STEREO, L-ch or R-ch. (CD)

• To select STEREO, L-ch or R-ch.

• To display the current disc or HDMI mode.

• To search for a title, chapter, time or marker.

OPEN/CLOSE Button

• To search for a track.

• To search for time or a

marker.

(CD)

• To search for a track, time or marker.

• To search for a track or time.

SEARCH MODE Button

Numeric Buttons

• To open or close the disc tray.

• To select a title or chapter directly.

• To select a track directly.

Video CD

CD, MP3, JPEG, WMA

• To mark a segment between A and B for repeated playback.

•

To mark a segment between A and B for repeated playback. (CD)

• To set Picture Control.

• To set Black level on/off.

DivX

Tour of the Remote Control

Buttons on remote control work in different ways for DVD Video, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3, JPEG, WMA and DivX®: Refer to the following table for correct use.

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

MENU Button

TOP MENU Button

ENTER, Cursor Buttons

RETURN Button

SEARCH Buttons

• To call up the menu on a disc.

• To call up the file list.

(MP3, JPEG, WMA)

•

To return to the first item in the highest hierarchy of the file list. (MP3, JPEG, WMA)

•

To return to the top file in the highest hierarchy of the file list.

• To call up the top menu on a disc.

• To move the cursor and determine its position.

SETUP Button

• To return to the previous operation in the setup menu.

• To call up the setup menu.

SKIP Buttons

• To skip titles or chapters.

•

To search forward/ backward through a disc.

• To begin slow forward/ slow reverse in the pause mode.

•

To search forward/ backward through a disc.

• To begin slow forward in the pause mode.

• To search forward/ backward through a disc.

• To begin slow forward in the pause mode.

STOP Button

PLAY Button

• To stop playback. • To stop playback. • To stop playback.

• To begin playback. • To begin playback. • To begin playback.

• To stop playback.

• To begin playback.

STILL/PAUSE Button

• To move the cursor and determine its position.

• To skip tracks. • To skip tracks.• To skip tracks.

• To begin fast forward/

reverse search. (CD, MP3, WMA)

• To pause playback.

• To advance playback

frame by frame.

• To pause playback.

• To advance playback

frame by frame.

• To pause playback.

• To advance playback

frame by frame.

• To pause playback.

DVD-Video

Video CD

CD, MP3, JPEG, WMA

CLEAR Button

• To clear the markers.

• To clear the numbers

entered incorrectly.

• To cancel the A point for A-B Repeat.

• To clear the markers.

• To clear the numbers

entered incorrectly.

• To cancel the A point for A-B Repeat.

• To clear the numbers entered incorrectly.

• To cancel the A point for A-B Repeat.

• To clear the markers. (CD)

• To clear the numbers

entered incorrectly.

• To cancel the A point for A-B Repeat. (CD)

• To remove status number in program input.

DivX

• To select a desired disc.

• To change discs during playback.

• To select a desired disc directly.

DISC SKIP Button

DISC NUMBER Buttons

DISC EXCHANGE Button

Tour of the Remote Control

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

The present display state is shown.

• TL./GR.: Title

• TR./CP.: Track or Chapter

To change to the display of a title, press the DISPLAY button in the state of Resume.

Lights up when the inserted disc is being play back.

Displays the chapter (title) or track number. In case the chapter (title) or track number is over 100, displays “_ _”.

Displays the elapsed time of the chapter (title) or track. (The display of 10 hours or more cannot be performed.) Selected HDMI output mode is displayed.

Lights up when playing back in slow mode. (DVD-Video, Video CD, DivX

)

Lights up when the disc playback comes to a pause.

Lights up when the progressive scan system is activated.

Displays a type of the disc which is on the tray.

• DVD: DVD-Video, DivX

• CD: Audio CD, MP3, JPEG, WMA, Video CD, DivX

Lights up when you have selected the audio file (CD/MP3/WMA) on the program screen.

Lights up when the repeat function is on.

Lights up when the Disc or 5Disc repeat function is on.

Lights up when the A-B repeat function is on.

Power on

No disc inserted or cannot read

HDMI output mode (480p) is selected

Tr ay open

Tr ay closed

Loading the Disc

Power off

HDMI output mode (720p) is selected

HDMI output mode (1080i) is selected

HDMI output mode (1080p) is selected

HDMI output mode (OFF) is selected

Program playback setting disc is selected

Program playback is set

Program playback setting group (folder) is selected

Program playback setting ALL CLEAR is selected

Random playback is set

5 Disc random playback is set

Tr ay rotation

AC cord plugged in

Front Panel Display

Displays During Operation

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NOTES:

• The front panel display has blinked while setting the program playback.

• “P**-●●●” is displayed on the front panel display while setting the program playback. (“**” is program number, “●●●”is track number.)

• “A” is displayed on front panel display while selecting the audio file (CD, MP3, WMA).

• “F-***” is displayed on the front panel display while selecting the group (folder). (“***” is group (folder) number.)

• “A-CLEAr” is displayed on the front panel display while selecting ALL CLEAR.

• “SHUFFLE” is displayed on the front panel display while setting the random playback.

• “5-SHUFF” is displayed on the front panel display while setting the 5 Disc random playback.

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