Dolby Laboratories VCZ625 User Manual

2. PRECA UTIONS

Proper way to hold the disc

Removing the disc

3. HANDLING DISCS6. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM

DVD video is a high-quality digital video source that provides crisp and clear images. One 12 cm disc contains either one film or four hours of music.

DVD Video Features

This unit provides the following functions in addition to the high image quality and sound quality of DVD video.

Notes:

• The functions described in the section, “F eatures”, for example, the recorded language, subtitles, angles, etc. differ with the DVD video disc. Refer to the instructions provided with the DVD video.

• Some disc functions may operate differently than described in this manual.

Multi-sound function

DVD video can store up to 8 languages for one film; select the language of your preference.

• The languages stored on the disc are indicated by the icon shown below.

Multi-angle function

A DVD video that is filmed from multiple angles allows you to select the angle of choice.

• The number of recorded angles are indicated by the icon shown below.

Multi-story function

When a DVD video contains more than one story for a film, you can select the story you wish to enjoy. The operation procedures vary with the disc; observe the instructions for selecting a story provided during playback.

Dolby digital

Dolby digital enables up to 5.1 independent multichannel audio reproduction, the same type of surround system that is also used in movie theaters.

DTS

DTS (Digital Theater System) is a sound system that differs from the Dolby digital system. DTS provides a larger amount of data than Dolby digital enabling high-quality surround playback and incorporates a DTS-CD software for music like a DVD software allows 5.1 channel independent multi-channel audio reproduction.

Menu screens

Menus can be called up during DVD video playback to perform menu setting.

• Example showing menu display

Main Menu

W ARNING

For your safety , the driver should not watch the TV or operate the controls while driving. Please note that watching and operating the TV while driving are prohibited by law in some countries. Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard.

1. When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after s witching on the heater, moisture may form on the disc or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If moisture forms on the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moisture forms on the optical parts of the player, do not use the player for about one hour. The condensation will disappear naturally allowing normal operation.

2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which cause severe vibration ma y cause the sound to skip.

3. This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even in the event that trouble arises, never open the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate the rotating parts.

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 pr ovide 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 consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

To remove the disc from its storage case, press down on the centre of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

Always handle the disc by the edges. Ne ver touch the surface.

T o remov e fingermarks and dust, use a soft cloth, and wipe in a straight line from the centre of the disc to the circumference.

New discs may have some roughness around the edges. The unit may not work or the sound may skip if such discs are used. Use a ball-point pen, etc. to remov e roughness from the edge of the disc.

Ball-point pen

Roughness

Note on Discs

Never stick labels on the surface of the disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen.

Do not use any solvents such as commercially available cleaners , anti-static spra y, or thinner to clean discs.

Do not use discs that have large scratches, are misshapen, or cracked, etc. Use of such discs will cause misoperation or damage.

Subpicture (subtitles) function

A DVD video can record subtitles for up to 32 languages and you can select the language of the subtitles you wish to see.

• The number of recorded subtitle languages are indicated by the icon shown below.

INFORMATION FOR USERS:

CHANGES OR MODIFICA TIONS T O THIS PRODUCT NO T APPRO VED BY THE MANUF A CTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.

Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or any heat source.

Note:

• Do not use commercially available disc protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These may get caught in the internal mechanism and damage the disc.

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Open slide lever

Magazine insertion slot

[EJECT] button

*Ejects the magazine.

DISC indicator Lights on in red for DVD-Video discs Lights on in green for CD/V-CDs and MP3

Reset button Used to reset the unit.

[POWER] button

Turns on/off the unit while in standalone mode.

Receiver for remote control unit

✱

When the unit is connected to the center unit and the [CeNET] switch is set to the CeNET position,

CONTROLS / COMMANDES / CONTROLES

4.REMOTE CONTROL / TÉLÉCOMMANDE /

[FUNC/POWER]

[NTSC/PAL] [BAND/DISC UP]

[SEARCH MODE]

[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

[ P.CH ]

[SCAN] [PS/AS]

CONTROLADOR REMOTO

[MUTE]

[0~9]

[DISC SEL]

[RTN]

[ENT]

[SET UP]

[AUDIO]

[RPT] [AF]

[SUB TITLE]

[CeNET]

[VOLUME]

[P.TIME]

[ ]

[MENU]

[TITLE]

[ ] [ ]

[PBC] [RDM] [PTY]

[SLOW] [ANGLE]

5. COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote control unit

[FUNC/POWER] button

(Used for CeNET only)

[NTSC/PAL] [BAND/DISC UP] button

(Video output select button)

Used to switch among NTSC, PAL, and MULTI by pressing the button for 1 second or longer.

*When a disc is changed, initial setting is returned.

[CeNET] switch (Mode select switch)

Set this switch to the left side for standalone mode or right side for CeNET connection.

[MUTE] button

Turns mute on and off.

✱

[VOLUME] buttons

Press “+” button to increase the volume. Press “-” button to decrease the volume.

[P . TIME] button

Used to switch among play time displays.

[ ] button (STOP button)

Stops video and audio playback.

[ ] button (Play/pause button)

Press this button to play or pause a disc

[ 0~9 ] buttons (Ten-key buttons)

Used to input numbers.

[DISC SEL] button

Used to change the disc. Enter with this key and numeric keys.

[MENU] button

V-CD (with PBC): Displays the PBC menu. MP3: Returns the cursor to the default

position and displays the track select screen.

DVD VIDEO: Displays the menu screen.

[RTN] button

Returns to the previous menu.

[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons (cursor buttons)

When selecting the menu items shown in the monitor screen, use the cursor buttons to move the cursor up and down, left and right.

✱

[ENT] button

Press this button to enter the setup item.

[TITLE] button

DVD VIDEO: Displays the title screen.

[SET UP] button

Displays the setup screen of the unit.

[ P.CH ] buttons

Used to search for a scene or track.

[ ] [ ] buttons (Fast forward and Fast rewind buttons)

While the button is kept pressed, fast forward/fast rewind is performed.

✱

[SCAN] [PS/AS] button

✱

Turns on/off scan playback.

[RPT] [AF] button

Turns on/off repeat playback.

[RDM] [PTY] button

Turns on/off random playback.

✱

[PBC] button

Turns on/off the playback control (PBC)

✱

function for V-CDs equipped with it

[AUDIO] button

DVD VIDEO: Switches among languages for

audio (for DVDs with two or more languages).

V-CD: Switches among audio output methods.

[SUB TITLE] button

Switches among languages for the subtitle.

[ANGLE] button

Switches among angles while in DVD playback.

(This button is available only on multiple angles DVDs.)

[SLOW] button

While the button is kept pressed, slow play is performed.

[SEARCH MODE] button

After this button is pressed, enter numbers using T en-k ey buttons.

DVD VIDEO: P erforms searching with a title/ chapter number.

MP3: FOLDER/TRACK number. V-CD (key inputs are accepted only when

the PBC is turned off.): TRACK number CD: TRA CK number.

some functions of the center unit can be controlled from this unit.

Operating button [FUNC/POWER] button [BAND/DISC UP] button [MUTE] button [VOLUME] button

] button

[ [SCAN] [PS/AS] button [RPT] [AF] button [RDM] [PTY] button [ P.CH ] buttons [ ] , [ ] buttons

([FNC] button) ([BND] button) ([MUTE] button) ([ROTARY] Knob)

] button)

([ ([SC] button) ([RP] button) ([RD] button)

] , [ ] buttons)

([ (Press and hold the [ ] , [ ]

Mode Switching/Power On/off Band Switching/Disc up Mute On/off Volume Adjustment Play/Pause Auto Store/Preset Scan Repeat/AF On/off Random/PTY On/off Search Up/Down Fast Forward/Fast Rewind

Function

buttons for 1 second or longer)

• For a detailed information, refer to the Owner’s Manual provided with the center unit.

Source unit

Remote control receiver

● When the power source is turned on, the

illumination lights.

When the power source and the ACC are turned off, the illumination lights for a while.

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Discs

Playable discs

This DVD video player can play the following discs.

Playable disc

DVD video discs

Note:

• When you play a CD Extra disc, only the first session will be recognizesd.

About CD Extra discs

A CD Extra disc is a disc in which a total of two sessions have been recorded. The first session is Audio session and the sedond session Data sessioin.

Your personally-created CDs with more than 2 data sessions recorded cannot be played on this DVD video player.

video CDs

Audio CDs

About playing a CD-R/CD-RW disc

This player can play CD-R/CD-RW discs previously recorded in music CD format or video CD format.

Discs that cannot be played back

This DVD video pla y er cannot play back DVD-R, DVD-RAM, Photo CDs , etc.

Notes:

• It may also not be possible to play back CDs recorded on a CD-R unit and CD-RW unit.

(Cause: disc characteristics, crac ks, dust/dirt, dust/dirt on playerís lens, etc.)

• If a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been finalized is played, it will take a long time to start playing. Also, it may not be possible to play depending on its recording conditions.

Note on region numbers

The DVD video system assigns a region n umber to DVD video players and DVD discs by sales area. D VD video pla yers sold in the United States can play back DVD discs with the region number “ALL ”, “1” or an y combination of numbers that also incorporate a “1”.

The DVD video region number is marked on the disc jacket as shown below.

ALL

NTSC NTSC

NTSC

TV color system

This DVD pla yer plays NTSC discs and PAL discs only and cannot be used for playbac k of SECAM discs.

About MP3 playback

This unit can play back CD-R/CD-RW discs on which MP3 music data have been recorded.

For a detailed information, see the page entitled “Listening to an MP3”

Auto disc change

This unit auto disc changes only audio CDs. For example: If an audio CD is loaded in the DISC 1 slot, a DVD

disc in the DISC 2 slot and an audio CD in the DISC 3 slot, disc change is performed shown below.

DISC 1

DISC 2

DISC 3

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About the registered marks etc.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection tecnology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Re verse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Remote control

Operating range : 30˚ in all directions

Signal transmitter

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

• Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US P at. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending.

Replacing the batteries

1. Open the rear battery cover.

Rear cover

2. Inser t the two supplied size AA batteries ori-

enting the plus and minus poles of the batteries as shown by the and symbols inside

the battery compartment. Close the battery cover.

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Notes:

Using batteries improperly can cause them to explode. Take note of the following points:

• When replacing batteries, replace both batteries with new ones.

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat batteries.

• Do not dispose of batteries into fire or flames.

• Dispose of spent batteries properly.

7. PREPARATION (Setting a Disc)

Release knob

Setting a disc into the magazine

Inserting the disc

1. Put your finger on the disc holder release knob and draw out the disc holder.

Magazine

Disc holder

2. Insert a disc into the concave portion of the disc holder with its label side (printed side with a title, etc.) facing up.

3. Press in on the disc holder until it locks securely into the magazine. After loading a disc, make sure that it is correctly loaded.

Release knob

Label side

CAUTION

Pulling strongly on the disc holder may cause it to come out of the magazine. In such cases, press in on the disc holder tabs and re-insert into the magazine. Be sure that the disc holder is correctly inserted.

Magazine

Disc Holder

Lever

Extracting the disc

T ake out the disc after pulling out the disc holder .

CAUTION

Look through the magazine opening and check whether or not the disc is tilted.

If the disc holder does not slide in fully, or slides with difficulty , it is possible that the disc is not correctly loaded. Reload in such cases.

Note:

• When taking out the disc do not let your fingers touch the signal side of the disc.

Setting the Magazine into the Unit

■

Inserting the Magazine

1. Slide the open slide lever to right (to open the

front door).

2. When using the unit in a v ertical position, open

the front door completely by hand.

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Setting a disc into the magazine

3. Insert the magazine (facing up as shown below) into the unit with the disc load/unload side on the right. Press the magazine into the unit until it locks securely.

(After the presence of the disc is checked, playback of the disc starts.)

Magazine face

4. Close the front door.

Flip down door

Extracting the Magazine

1. Press the [EJECT] button and take out the magazine.

2. Close the front door.

Flip down door

[EJECT] button

CAUTION

Dust and other objects may cause malfunctions if they get into the unit.

Always be sure to shut the front door once finished with loading or unloading the magazine.

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8. OPERATION

Basic Operations

Using the unit separately

■

Confirm that the CeNET/ST ANDALONE select switch on the backside of the unit is set to the STANDALONE side.

Confirm that the CeNET/ST ANDALONE select switch on the remote control unit is set to the STANDALONE side.

Turning on the power

Note:

• To prevent the car battery from running out,

perform operations on the unit with the car engine running.

Press the [POWER] buttons on the remote control receiver.

When the message “NO MAGAZINE ” is displa yed in the screen, load a magazine into the main unit.

After disc checking operation, playback of the disc starts.

When the message “NO DISC” is displayed in the screen, remove the magazine and load a disc into the magazine.

This may take time as the unit performs detailed disc checking to light on the disc indicator.

● T o turn off the power

Press the [POWER] button. The unit is turned off and the indicator on the

receiver for remote control unit goes off.

Selecting a disc

Press the [DISC SEL] button on the remote control unit.

Press the numeric button for the disc number (1 to 6) that you want to select.

If you want to return to the original mode, press the [DISC SEL] button again.

Adjusting the volume

WARNING

DVD-Videos may be played back with particularly loud sound. Increase the volume gradually from the minimum after the video images are displayed.

Press the [VOLUME] button on the remote control unit.

[ ] : Increases the volume. [ ] : Decreases the volume.

Turning off the sound (mute)

Press the [MUTE] button on the remote control unit.

The monitor displays “MUTE”.

When a disc is switched to some other disc, the newly-selected disc plays automatically.

● To restore the volume

Press the [MUTE] button again.

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DVD-Video Operations

Watching a DVD-Video

After disc selection, the play mode is automatically engaged.

• Button operation may not be allowed depending on the story of the disc.

■ After the menu screen is displayed

For normal DVD-Video discs , the menu screen appears.

After the menu screen is displayed, select an item in the following operations and pla y it back.

Selecting the DVD menu

1. Press the [MENU] button during playback.

➔The DVD menus appears.

The displayed contents may differ, depending on the DVD software.

• Example showing menu display

Main Menu

2. Select an item by pressing “ ” and “ ” buttons and press the [ENT] button to enter.

Otherwise, select an item with the ten-key buttons on the remote control unit and press the [ENT] button to enter.

➔The video images of the selected item are

played back.

• Depending on the disc, items cannot be selected with the ten-key buttons.

Pausing playback

Press the Play/pause [ ] button during playback.

➔Playback pauses.

■ To resume playback

• Press the Play/pause [ ] button, and playback resumes.

Slow playback

Press and hold [SLOW] button.

➔While the button is being pressed, slow

playback continues at the speed 1/2 times the normal playback.

• Slow playback cannot be performed in the

backward direction. In addition, audio cannot be reproduced during slow playback.

Skipping a chapter (searching)

About chapter

Chapter means a small segment to divide the data area of the disc.

Press the Chapter up [ ] button or Chapter down [ ] button during playback.

➔Chapters are skipped, as many as the times

the button is pressed, and playback starts.

Current location

Chapter Chapter Chapter

Backward direction

Playback direction

Stopping playback

Press the Stop[ ] button during playback.

➔Playback stops.

■ T o resume playback

• Press the Play/pause [ ] button, and playback resumes from the scene where playback is stopped.

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• Press the [ ] button, and playback starts from the beginning of the next chapter.

• Press the [ ] button, and playback starts from the beginning of the current chapter. When this button is pressed again within about 2 seconds, playback starts from the beginning of the previous chapter .

• The unit may return to the menu screen when the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed.

DVD-Video Operations

Fast forward and fast rewind

Press and hold the Fast forw ard [ ] b utton or Fast rewind [ ] button during playback.

➔Press and hold the button, and the playback

speed becomes 4-time faster first and then 16-time faster 3 seconds later. Release the button, and the normal speed is restored.

• No audio is reproduced during fast forward and fast rewind operation.

• The fast forward and fast rewind speed may differ depending on the disc.

• The menu screen may appear when the button is pressed.

Searching with a chapter/title number

You can locate the beginning of the scene using the chapter numbers or title numbers recorded on the DVD-Video disc.

1. Press the [SEARCH MODE] button during playback and select “[C∗∗]”.

➔Each time you press the button, you can

switch between title number input “[ T∗∗]” and chapter number input “[C

• Title

A large segment to divide the data area of the disc.

• Chapter

A small segment to divide the data area of the disc.

2. Input the number of the title that you want to play back with the ten-key buttons (0 to 9).

• To input the title number “12”, press “1” of then key buttons and then “2”.

Press “1”.

Press “2”.

3. Press the [ENT] button. ➔Playback starts from the scene of the input

title number or chapter number.

• If the input title number does not exist or searching with a title number is not allowed, the following message appears to invalidate the input.

∗∗∗

]”.

Scan playback

Scans and plays back all chapters recorded on the DVD-Video, the first 10 seconds for each.

Press the [SCAN] button. After scan playback of all chapters on the disc,

chapter scanning through the same disc is performed again.

Depending on the disc, the menu may appear again after scan playback of all chapters within the title.

Press the [SCAN] button again, and scan playback is turned off.

Depending on a chapter previously set, SCAN may be cancelled.

Repeat playback

This operation plays back chapters/titles recorded on the DVD-Video repeatedly.

Press the [RPT] button for chapter repeat. Press the [RPT] button for 1 second or longer

for title repeat.

● Chapter repeat: Plays back one chapter repeatedly.

● Title repeat: Plays back all chapters within the title

repeatedly.

Press the [RPT] button again, and repeat playback is turned off.

Using the title menu

On DVD discs containing two or more titles, you can select from the title menu for playback.

1. Press the [TITLE] button during playback. ➔The title menu screen appears.

• Press the [MENU] button, and playback resumes from the scene played back before [TITLE] button is pressed.

• Depending on the disc, the title menu cannot be called with [TITLE] button.

2. Press the “ ” and “ ” button or use the tenkey buttons to select an item.

• Movement of the selected item with the jog differs depending on the disc. Selection using the ten-key buttons also differs depending on the disc.

• Depending on the disc, items cannot be selected with the ten-key buttons.

3. Press the [ENT] button.

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