The DVP1510 requires only a few adjustments to
be set for proper operation. However, since the
processor must be integrated with a display device,
and the settings on one will affect the other, careful
attention must be made to the settings on both
products.
CONNECTIONS
Read the complete Owner’s Manual for the DVP1510
before installation.
Also review the owner’s manual of the display. Most
display devices require specific settings to properly
integrate with an external processor.
Be sure to connect all sources to the proper inputs of
the DVP1510.
Note on DVDs: For proper aspect ratio and to insure
the highest quality image from the DVD player, be
sure to set the DVD screen shape to 16:9 in the DVD
player's Setup menu. See the DVD player's owner's
manual for details
Connect the proper cables from the output of the
DVP1510 to the display device and audio processor.
Be sure the cables are not crossed.
DVP1510 SETUP
• Plug the processor into the wall power.
The unit will go through initialization identifying
the output resolution.
• Turn the unit on and press the Setup button
on the front panel to enter the Setup menu.
Press Return to return to the User Menu.
• Use the Function Up/Down buttons to select
different Functions, press the Left/ Right
buttons to change Values.
• Select Digital (DVI) or Analog (BNCs) output
• Select output type. When using the analog
output, RGBHV is recommended.
• Select the proper output scan rate.
• Composite Sync on H should be Off.
• Select the screen shape of your display.
DISPLAY POSITION AND
ALIGNMENT
The next step in the setup procedure is to align the
display device to the processor. Be sure to follow all
directions for setting up the display found in the
display’s manual. Using a test DVD with the Safe
Area test pattern, align the image size, position and
blanking first using the controls found in the display
device. Only use these controls in the DVP1510 if the
display device does not offer these controls or if there
is not enough range.
Note: Some displays do not respond to the H & V
position controls when using DVI.
SETTING DISPLAY PROFILES
The DVP1510 stores up to eight profiles for NTSC
and eight profiles for PAL. Each profile stored
contains all the settings for the unit at the time the
information was stored. This allows the installer to
store scan rates, screen shapes, etc. for multiple
displays that may be using in the theater. Store the
current settings by selecting the profile number (1-8)
in the OSD and then hit Store on the remote. Profiles
can also be stored in the Setup menu. See the
manual for more details.
IMAGE ALIGNMENT
The final step is optimizing the image. Use a test
pattern DVD to optimize the display and processor.
Set the brightness and contrast using the controls in
the display.
Adjust the gray scale of the display using the color
temperature controls in the display.
Reduce the detail or sharpness control in the display
to 0 or 1 (if available).
Using video material, adjust the Detail on the
DVP1510. Use of the Detail circuit is affected by the
quality of the material being viewed. High quality
sources need a lower Detail setting. DVDs or satellite
sources that are poor quality (compression artifacts)
can be cleaned up by reducing the detail level. Low
bandwidth sources such as VHS can be improved by
increasing the detail. Customized settings can be
stored as Profiles.
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image could be burned in to the display device. Use
special care when projecting video games or
computer program images.
About the installation place
Do not install the processor in a place that cannot
support its weight securely, or that does not allow
for proper heat ventilation.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPROPER USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN
RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK
OR FIRE HAZARD.
In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated
into this product, observe the following basic rules for
its installation, use and service.
– All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the product is operated.
– The safety and operating instructions should be
followed and retained for future reference.
– All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
– Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
– Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may be hazardous.
– Do not use this product near water. Do not use
immediately after moving from a low temperature to
high temperature, as this causes condensation,
which may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
– Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. The product should be mounted according
to the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mount recommended by the manufacturer.
– When the product is used on a cart, care should be
taken to avoid quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces which may cause the product and
cart to overturn, damaging equipment or causing
possible injury to the operator.
– Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. These ensure reliable operation of the
product and protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. (The
openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. It should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided and the manufacturer’s instructions have
been adhered to.)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION :
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
This product is equipped with a 3-blade groundingtype plug to satisfy UL, CUL, TUV, FCC rules.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A. ONLY)
CAUTION :
Changes or modifications not approved by Faroudja
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital devices,
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 encourage to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
About burning-in of the display device
Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for
a long time or an abnormally bright video picture to
be projected. Do not project video images with highintensity or high contrast on a screen. The video
– This product should be operated only with the type
of power source indicated on the label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company.
– This product is equipped with a three-wire plug.
This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet. If
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug.
– 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. Pay particular attention
to cords at doors, plugs, receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the product.
– For added protection of 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 cable system. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power line surges.
– Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
convenience receptacles on other equipment as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
– 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.
– Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltages and other hazards. Refer all
service to qualified service personnel.
– Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
service 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 on
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 Operation Manual,
as an improper adjustment of controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to normal
operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
f ) When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance – this indicates a need for service.
– When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or with same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.
– 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.
– The product should be placed more than one foot
away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, and other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
– When connecting other products such as VCR’s,
and personal computers, you should turn off the
power of this product for protection against electric
shock.
– Use only the accessory cord designed for this
product to prevent shock.
The power supply voltage rating of this product is AC
120 V, the power cord attached conforms to the
following power supply voltage. Use only the power
cord designated by our dealer to ensure Safety and
EMC. When it is used by other power supply voltage,
power cable must be changed.
Ensure that the power cable used for the projector is
the correct type for the AC outlet in your country.
Consult your product dealer.
*DO NOT allow any unqualified person
to install the unit.
Be sure to ask your dealer to install the unit since
special technical knowledge and skills are required
for installation and connection to multiple devices.
If installation is performed by an unqualified person,
it may cause personal injury or electrical shock.
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INSTALLATION
Unpacking
Remove the DVP1510 unit from the shipping
container and examine it for any signs of shipping
damage or missing items (check inventory list below).
All shipping materials should be saved if the unit is to
be moved or returned for service. Shipping unit back
to Faroudja for service not in the original box may
result in voiding warranty or additional cost.
Placement
The processor can be either placed on a table or rack
mounted. A rack mounting installation kit is included.
Securely mount the side rack brackets with the
screws that are provided with the kit.
Ventilation
The unit uses convection to cool. A fan is not
needed. As hot air raises out of the top vent, cool air
is drawn in from the bottom and side. These ventsmust not be blocked. When rack mounted, a
minimum of 1.75” (1 rack unit height) of free space is
required above and below the unit to allow for proper
cooling. A forced air fan should be added to the rack
installation if power amps are located in the same air
space. Do not install unit above power amps.
Connections
Because of the high performance of the DVP1510
unit it is very important to use the highest quality
cables possible, for both input and output signals.
To avoid AC ground loop problems, the source
equipment, DVP1510 unit and projector should all be
running on the same grounded AC power line (one
rated for the power requirements).
scan rates are sent to the internal processor
and then output at the selected scan rate. If
the output is set to analog RGBHV or digital
DVI, the unit will automatically transcode the
YPrPb HDTV to RGBHV.
Note on DVDs: For proper aspect ratio and to
insure the highest quality image from the DVD
player, be sure to set the DVD screen shape
to 16:9 in the DVD player's Setup menu. See
the DVD player's owner's manual for details.
4. High scan rate input (D15F) for sources such
as HDTV signals or computers are passed
through to the projector. The signal is sent to
the outputs in the same format as the input
unless Transcoding is selected. YPrPb from
HDTV sources can be transcoded to RGBHV,
as well. Use a BNC to D15 breakout cable if
necessary. The Green, Red, Blue BNCs are
used for YPrPb.
5. D15F connector output for use with computer
monitors or to a second display device. Use
only short cable runs. This output can be used
at the same time as the BNC outputs.
6. DVI Input. The DVI Input will automatically
process 480P,720P and 1080i signals.
Computer rates are passed through to the DVI
output if any of the pass-through inputs are
selected. The DVP1510 will not convert a
computer DVI output to the analog output.
7. DVI Output: Digital output interface for
compatible displays. All processed analog
and digital inputs are output to this connector
as well as computer scan rates when the
pass-through input is selected. Maximum
cable length is 30ft with a high quality DVI
cable. For longer lengths a distribution system
or fiber optic system must be used.
8. BNC connectors for main output with RGBHV
or YPrPb signals to display devices. Cable
runs up to 100ft are okay if good quality cables
are used. For YPrPb outputs use:
Red = Pr
Green = Y
Blue = Pb
RGBHV is recommended.
Note: YPrPb output can only be used with the
720p and 540p output rates.
9. IR receiver connection allows for use with
external IR receivers so unit can be installed
behind walls. (3.5mm, 3 pin, Tip = +5 - +12V
Pulse, Sleave = Gnd)
10.12V trigger to activate automatic screen
relays. Voltage is constant when unit power is
on. (12V @ 100mA Max. 3.5mm 2 pin
connector, Tip = +12V, Sleave = Gnd)
11. RS232 D9F connection for use with RS232
control systems. This connection also allows
for firmware upgrades.
12. AC Power connection.
13. RS232 Output - Not Active - for future upgrades
14. Digital Audio Outputs (RCA, Coaxial,
AES/EBU). Be sure the audio processor is
compatible with the audio formats used.
These outputs are always active.
Note: The DVI or analog RGBHV outputs cannot be
active at the same time. Select the output type in the
Setup menu prior to use of the processor.
Connecting HDTV Satellite Receivers
Since HDTV ready satellite receivers offer different
signal types, they require special attention for
connection to the processor. Every receiver is
different so be sure to consult the receivers manual
for details. For this manual, we will assume the
receiver being used operates as follows:
1. Non HDTV material is output from the receiver
via an S-video connection
2. HDTV material is output via YPrPb outputs
3. If available, HDTV material is also output via a
DVI connector.
The following diagram offers one way to connect the system.
Note: The pass-through input will “pass ” the input
signal to the output stage in the same format as the
input signal, i.e. analog HDTV in – analog HDTV out,
DVI HDTV in – DVI HDTV out.
HDTV Cross-Conversion
The DVP1510 can cross-convert 480p, 720p and
1080i HDTV signals to the selected output of the
processor. Any HDTV signal connected to the YPrPb
BNC or DVI inputs will be cross-converted. Any
HDTV or PC signal connected to the D15 input will be
passed-through without processing. PC signals via
the DVI input will be sent to the pass-through.
To pass-through HDTV signals to avoid processing,
select the passthrough input. The DVI input is
passed through to the DVI output. The analog YPrPb
input is passed through as analog RGB (when
transcode is selected).
HDCP Compatibility
The DVP1510 is a HDCP (High Definition Content
Protection) compatible processor. This means that
when used with a HDCP encrypted source (satellite
and DVD via DVI) and a HDCP compatible display
device, the digital signal can be processed and
viewed on the display device. If a non-HDCP source
is used, the image can also be viewed (Note: check
the display device manual to be sure this is possible
when using the DVI input). If a non-HDCP compatible
display is used, HDCP encrypted sources cannot be
viewed.
Note: When first selecting a HDTV source with
HDCP there can be an interruption of the video
image for up to 20 seconds while the HDTV source
unit communicates with the display device to verify
compatibility.
HDMI Connectors
To use sources or displays that use the HDMI
connector, simply use a HDMI to DVI converter cable
(Not supplied. See www.pacificable.com).
With this hookup viewing the different sources is as follows:
SOURCE USE THIS USE THIS
INPUTOUTPUT
Non-HDTVYPrPb or S-VideoDVI or RGBHV
HDTV Rates (480p,
720p,1080i) withYPrPb or DVIDVI or RGBHV
and without HDCP
Computer VESARGBRGBHV or DVI
1024x768(D15) or (DVI)Pass-Through
S-Video
YPrPb
RGBHV
DVI S-Video
DVI
YPrPb
HD/PC
DVI
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Satellite Receiver
Input
Input
Conn.
Input
DVP1510
HDTV
Alt.
Input
Display
Set Pass-Through
input to Transcode
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FRONT PANEL CONTROL
1. Power/ Standby: Press to turn on (Green LED) or
for Standby (Red).
The following list of buttons are used in case the remote
control is not available. In some cases, the selection can
be made by either repeatedly pressing the button to
cycle through the available functions or by pressing the
button and then using the left/right directional buttons.
2. Input: Push to cycle through available inputs. DVD Video - S-Video - RGB - YCrCb - DVI - Pass Through - Pass-Through transcode
3. Aspect Ratio: Press to cycle through options.4:3 Letterbox - Anamorphic
4. Profile: Store up to eight image profiles for NTSC
and eight for PAL. All image parameters are stored
including output scan rate.
5. Factory: Press to recall Factory preset levels for
Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint and Detail
6. Setup: Press to enter the processor setup menu.
Use the Up/Down buttons to cycle through the
available functions. Press the Left/Right buttons to
make changes to the selected function.
7. Menu: Press to access the DVD disc menu.
8. Return: Press to return the front panel control to the
main picture settings menu.
9. Directional Buttons: Press to make changes to the
processor settings. When in the DVD menu, press
to navigate the DVD menu.
10.Enter: Press to enter selections when prompted by
a menu item either with the processor setup
functions or when in the DVD menu.
11. DVD transport controls.
. Press to stop
II>. Press to toggle between Play and Pause
>>. Press to skip forward. Hold to Fastforward.
<<. Press to skip backwards. Hold to Rewind.
SYSTEM FIRMWARE SETUP
Now that all the sources and cables are connected,
the processor’s firmware needs to be setup for the
installation. Be sure to go through the Setup menu
before doing the final setup of the display.
When the unit is first plugged in it will go through an
initializing procedure and display the output resolution.
Do not send any commands to the unit during this
initialization period. Once this initialization is
completed the unit is instant-on.
Note:All display devices have specific setup
steps that must be completed to insure
proper operation with the DVP1510 and
other sources. Be sure to carefully
follow those instructions as well as
the instructions for this processor.
To enter the Setup menu, press the Setup button on
the front panel. Setup Functions can only be viewed
on the front panel LCD, not from the OSD.
Press the Function Up or Down to select the available
Functions. Press the Value Up or Down keys to
change values or to select options.
SETUP MENU FUNCTIONS
Set: NTSC SCAN RATE
Select the required scanrate by using the right and
left arrows. When the desired rate is displayed on the
LCD display, press the Enter key. The scanrate is
now selected.
Set: PAL SCAN RATE
(This new command is in addition to the NTSC scan
rate selection. When the processor detects a PAL
signal, the output rate will switch to the rate
selected here.)
Set: Active Output
Analog/Digital (Default)
This must be selected to determine if the Analog
(BNC) or Digital (DVI) output is used. Both outputs
cannot be used at the same time.
Set: Screen Shape
Wide Screen / 4:3 / Wide 4:3
Note: This sets the processor for the screen shape of
the display to be used. If this is not set properly, the
aspect ratio selection for the different sources
located in the user menu will be incorrect.
• Wide Screen-Choose this when the screen is
Widescreen and the projector will provide the
anamorphic vertical squeeze.
SETUP
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SETUP
Example: A 16:9 plasma, a digital or CRT projector
set to Anamorphic using a wide angle screen or when
using a Panamorph lens, or a 1280x720 digital
projector.
• 4:3 – Choose this when the projector is 4:3
and the screen is 4:3
Example: using a 1024x768 digital projector on a 4:3
screen.
• Wide 4:3-Choose this when the digital
projector operates as 4:3 and the screen is
Widescreen. (Not available on units scanning
at rates below 720p)
Example: A digital projector that has a 4:3 display
chip that locks the aspect ratio when sent the native
resolution and then displayed on a wide angle screen.
Set: Black Level
0 (Default)-7.5
Note: This sets the correct setup level for the
component input only. It can be used to get correct
black levels for certain displays. In most cases it
should be left at 0.
Set: DVI Input Level
0-255 (Default) / 16-235
Note: This sets the correct level range for the DVI
input. 0-255 is correct for video sources, 16-235 is a
range sometimes used by computer video cards.
Output Format (Analog)
RGB (Default) /YPrPb
Note: Selecting RGB means connecting the
processor to the display via five wire analog RGBHV.
This function is not active when DVI output is
selected. DVI is always RGBHV.
Composite Sync on H
On/Off (Default)
Note: this function is not active when YPrPb output
is selected
Note: Each input on the DVP1510 can be activated
or deactivated to simplify operation so unused inputs
are not accessed when cycling through the inputs
with the remote control.
Set: Video Input
Enabled (Default) /Disabled
Note: Disabling this unused input will remove it from
the input menu list.
Set: S-Video Input
Enabled (Default) /Disabled
Note: Disabling this unused input will remove it from
the input menu list.
Set: RGB Input
Enabled (Default) /Disabled
Note: Disabling this unused input will remove it from
the input menu list.
Set: YCrCb Input
Enabled (Default) /Disabled
Note: Disabling this unused input will remove it from
the input menu list.
Set: DVI Input
Enable / Disable
Note: Disabling this unused input will remove it from
the input menu list.
Set: Passthru Input
Enabled (Default) /Disabled
Note: Disabling this unused input will remove it from
the input menu list.
Set: Passthru Transcode
Disable (Default) /Enable
Note: YPrPb HDTV signals via the D15 input or the
YPrPb (BNC) inputs can be transcoded to RGB
when this feature is enabled.
Set: Component Input Standard
DVD (Default) /Professional (Betacam)
Note: Only use professional setting when using
a device that conforms to SMTPE Betacam levels
Set: RGB Input Sync
Sync-on-Green (Default) /TTL/Video
Set: DVI Input H-Sync
Normal / Wide
Note: If the input from a DVI source is unstable,
try this adjustment.
OSD (On Screen Display)
On (Default) /Off
OSD Timer
0-255 (30 default)
LCD Timer
6-255 (40 Default)
Note: setting the timer to 5 or lower sets the LCD
backlight to Always On.
Set: RS232 Echo
On (Default) /Off
Note: Allows RSR232 characters to be sent back to
the controller.
Set: Baud Rate
19200 (Default) / 57600 / 9600
Set to match control system
Set: Store NTSC profiles 1-8
Set: Store PAL profiles 1-8
Set: Restore Factory
Are You Sure? - Press Enter Key
Use this Function only in the event that
the processor no longer functions properly and
all other system checks have been performed. This
command will erase all custom settings and restore
the original firmware configuration. Be sure to go
back through the Setup procedure for proper
operation.
The next step in the setup procedure is to
align the display device. Be sure to follow
all directions for setting up the display
found in the display’s manual. Using a test DVD with
the Safe Area test pattern, align the image size,
position and blanking first using the controls found in
the display device. Only use these controls in the
DVP1510 if the display device does not offer these
controls or if there is not enough range.
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IR LEARNING REMOTE
The DVP1510 ships with a learning remote control
that contains the codes for the video processing
stage and the DVD drive. Control codes for
Faroudja’s other display products are also stored.
See the separate manual on the remote control for
programming instructions.
To recall a Profile, press (PROFL)
+ (#) enter a number 1-8.
Press the DVD DRIVE
button to access the
DVD drive commands
Press the buttons for direct access.
Change levels by either using the
value keys or entering a 3 digit
number. Some buttons are toggles
between selections. See chart for
creating direct access marcos.
Press VIDEO PROCESSOR to
access the controls for the video
processing stage. Press DVD
DRIVE to access the DVD
transport controls.
ON SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)
Accessing the OSD
• Press Menu button to bring up main Index.
• Use Function Up/Down Keys until the triangle
at the top of the OSD turns yellow.
• Use the Left/Right keys to move to the next
menu page. A list of available Functions
will appear.
• Press Function Up/Down keys to select
an adjustment.
• Use Value Left/Right keys to adjust.
The main menu drops away and a single
line menu appears.
• Use the Function keys to return to the drop
down menu.
• Press Menu at any time to cancel OSD
Note: Unused inputs can be deactivated for simpler
operation of the processor. See the Setup
instructions for details.
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IR REMOTE
INPUTPICTUREDISPLAYPATTERNS
FORMATS
INPUTSDVD
ASPECTANAMORPHIC
PROFILE
RECALLF 1 2 3 4
STORE1 2 3 4
Press the Function UP/Down
keys until the triangle turns
Yellow. Press the Value Left/Right
keys to cycle to the Menu tabs.
Use the Value left/Right
keys to change selection
or values.
Note: Note: The Pass-Thru input cannot be selected
from the OSD since an OSD is not available on that
input. Use the Input button on the remote to select it.
The DVI Input will not display an OSD unless there is
a source connected to it.
Aspect Ratio
4:3-Letterbox-Anamorphic
Note: This selection should match the aspect ratio of
the source, not the display. The aspect ratio of the
display should be selected in the Setup menu.
Profiles-
Profile: Factory-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8
Store: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8
To store a Profile (in the Input Menu):
• Press Menu button on the remote
• Make all required adjustments.
• Use the Function Up/down keys
to select Profile
• Use the Value Left/Right keys to select Profile
• Press Store
To recall a Profile (in the Input menu):
• Press Menu button on the remote
• Use the Function Up/Down keys to
select Recall
• Use the Value Left/Right keys to
select profile 1-8
• Press Store
• There are separate banks of eight Profiles
for NTSC and PAL
Note: When using a 4:3 source on a Wide Angle
screen there are black bars on the left and right of the
image. The sidebars can be changed to gray using
the Blanking Level control located in the Display
menu. If filling the entire screen is desired, select
Letterbox. The image will fill the screen but the top
and bottom 1/3 of the image will be cut off
(overscanned).
When watching 2:35 aspect ratio movies on a 16:9
(1:77) screen, it is normal to see black bars at the top
and bottom of the image.
Note: The screen shape used in the installation
must be set in the Setup Menu during installation for
proper Aspect Ratio mapping. Anamorphic Aspect
Ratio with 4:3 screens and the Wide-4:3 settings are
not available on units with scan rates, 540p, 600p
and Frame Doubling. See Setup section for details.
Note: Do not leave the 4:3 image with a Wide Angle
screen on for long periods of time on a CRT
projector or plasma display. This can cause
permanent image burn-in. Image burn-in is
not covered by Faroudja’s warranty
Picture Menu
Use these commands to fine-tune the image.
Brightness
Factory 50
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OSD / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INPUTPICTUREDISPLAYPATTERNS
FORMATS
INPUTSDVD
ASPECTANAMORPHIC
PROFILE
RECALLF 1 2 3 4
STORE1 2 3 4
INPUTPICTUREDISPLAYPATTERNS
BRIGHTNESS50
CONTRAST50
COLOR50
TINT50
DETAIL4
ADVANCED COLOR SYSNORMAL
Contrast
Factory 50
Note: It is best to set Brightness and Contrast levels
using the controls of the display with the proper test
pattern and with the DVP1510 in the Factory default
setting for the initial setup. This means with day-to-day
use, when the Factory preset button is pressed, the
system is back to the original optimum settings, while
changes made for specific sources can be saved in the
custom Profiles.
Color
Factory 50
This adjusts the amount of color. The Faroudja
processor is calibrated to meet broadcast (SMPTE) color
specifications so only minor color adjustments should be
needed. Using DVI may require a lower chroma level.
Tint
Factory 50
Tint is not available with YPrPb or PAL sources
Detail
Factory 4
Note: The Detail circuit is a powerful tool for image
quality. The settings have been optimized for the output
scan rate and resolution. However, the viewer’s tastes
plus the types of software and display require making
adjustments of this setting to fine-tune the image. This
control is very effective to increase detail in poor quality
video material. It is recommended that adjustments be
made in small increments until the desired results are
achieved and then store these custom settings in the
Profiles. It is important to not use too much Detail
since the image will start to look artificial.
Typically, digital displays will need less detail than analog
displays. High quality software will need less detail than
poor quality ones. Reducing the Detail level can help to
reduce the visibility of MPEG artifacts on some DVDs
and satellite systems and noise with VHS tapes. The
best results are achieved by adjusting the levels to the
software being viewed instead of just using test patterns.
Advanced Color System
Normal (default) /Bypass
For some DVDs with computer animation or with very
high levels of color, the Faroudja patented chroma edge
processing circuits may not be needed and can be
turned off (Bypass). For most sources, the Normal
setting should be selected. These settings can be
stored as a Profile.
Note: Any changes to the picture level adjustments are
automatically stored after one minute has passed
without making any changes. This information is stored
separately for each input. As each input is selected the
last used settings will automatically be recalled. If picture
levels are adjusted but then the input is changed before
one minute has passed, the changes for that input will
not be stored and the previous settings will be recalled
the next time that input is used.
Display Menu
Use these commands to adjust the image position and
edge blanking. It is recommended to adjust sizing,
position and blanking in the display device first with the
DVP1510 in the Factory preset setting. Then use the
DVP1510 controls only if the display runs out of range or
does not offer these controls. This should be done by a
qualified technician.
Horizontal Position
(See chart on page 13 for default settings)
Moves image left or right of center.
Vertical Position
(See chart on page 13 for default settings)
Moves image up or down from center.
Note: Moving the image too far to the left or right can
cause the display to stop working. Move image to center
to correct. Use the positioning controls in the display
first– if available. Also, many display devices require a
specific setting when using high scan rate sources such
as the DVP1510 or HDTV. Be sure to completely read
the installation manual for the display device before
making adjustments.
Note: some displays do not respond to H & V
commands with DVI
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OSD / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INPUTPICTUREDISPLAYPATTERNS
POSITION
HORIZONTAL25
VERTICAL25
BLANKING LEVEL
LEFTRIGHT
TOPBOTTOM
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS / RS232
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Bottom Blanking
This adjusts the bottom edge blanking
Right Blanking
Adjusts the right edge blanking
Left Blanking
Adjusts the left edge blanking
Top Blanking
Adjusts the top edge blanking
Blanking Level
This adjusts the blanking from black to white.
This can be used to create a gray side bar for use
with 4:3 aspect ratio sources on wideangle screens
to help reduce the chance of image burn-in. Image
burn in is not covered by Faroudja’s warrantee.
Note: The DVP1510 will store unique blanking and
H&V position settings for each aspect ratio which are
automatically stored and recalled when the different
aspect ratios are selected
Patterns Menu
The best approach to system setup is to use a DVD
that offers the proper test patterns. This way, the
system is aligned for the entire signal path. If a test
DVD is not available, then use the internal test
patterns provided in the DVP1510.
Note: The test pattern generator in the DVP1510 is
set to SMPTE standards. To insure proper output
levels for display setup, the picture controls in the
DVP1510 cannot be accessed when the test
patterns are being used. Adjust levels, if needed,
in the display device.
INPUTPICTUREDISPLAYPATTERNS
TEST PATTERNSON
SELECTCONVERGENCE
AVAILABLE PATTERNS:
10-step Gray Scale: Check gray scale
Cb Ramp: Check linearity of Cb channel
Cr Ramp: Check linearity of Cr channel
Black: Full Black screen
Green Screen : Check for defective pixels
Red Screen: Check for defective pixels
Blue Screen: Check for defective pixels
Convergence: Check convergence of display
Active Borders: Use for H&V positioning
Multiburst: to check bandwidth
100IRE Window: Check displays power supply
PLUGE: Set Brightness and Contrast
100IRE CB: Color bars for decoder check
100IRE Rev. CB: Color bars for decoder check
RS232 INSTRUCTIONS
Connector: DB-9 Female
Baud rate: 19,200 default, 8 bit,
1 stop bit and No Parity
Pin Configuration:
Pin 5 = Ground
Pin 3 = RX in
Pin 2 = TX out
All commands are sent using ASCII text strings.
Note: A command must start with the string
header DVP
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RS232 CODES
Following the header, a comma is used to delimit the
header from the command. All the commands with
their descriptions are listed below. All the text strings
are terminated with a carriage return (0x0d or 13).
Maximum command string length is 250 characters.
The header and command are not case sensitive
.
OPERATION COMMANDS(Used for day-to-day operation)
COMMANDOPTIONS OR RANGEDESCRIPTION
A#(0-2) 0=4x3,1=Letterbox, 2=AnamorphicInput Aspect Ratio – for all sources
B#(0-170) 128 default Brightness
C#(0-155) 110 defaultContrast
D#(0-13) 8 defaultDetail
DVIDVI Input
EXTPass-through Input
FSTReport Current System Status
HELPDisplays full list of commands for this unit
K#(0-220) 128 defaultColor
OFFPower OFF
ONPower ON
P#(0-8) [1-8=User, 0=Factory]Recall Profiles
PM#(0-1) [0=Normal1=Bypass]Advanced Color System
PYPassThru Transcoded Input
RRGB input
STReport Current Status
T#(0-255) 128 defaultTint
TP#0=Off
1=100% Color Bars
2=Reverse Color Bars
3=10-step Grayscale
4=Luma Ramp
5=Cb Ramp
6=Cr Ramp
7=Green
8=Red
9=Blue
10=Convergence
11=Active Boarder
12=Multiburst
13=100% Window
14=PLUGE Test Pattern Selection
TPHELPDisplay Test Pattern Help
VVideo input
XYCrCb input
YS-Video input
SETUP COMMANDS(Normally not controlled by RS232)
COMMANDOPTIONS OR RANGEDESCRIPTION
BB# (0-192)Bottom Blanking
BL#(0-252)Border Level – black to white
BLT#(0-255)LCD Backlite Timer on front panel
BLV# 0=0IRE (DEFAULT) , 1 = 7.5 IREBLACK LEVEL
SETFTRestore Factory Defaults
STPP#1-8 Store PAL Profile
STNP#1-8 Store NTSC Profile
SRNHELPNTSC Scan Rate Help Menu
SRPHELPPAL Scan Rate Help Menu
TB#000-192Top Blanking
VDVideo Input Disabled
STHELPSetup Help Menu
VEVideo Input Enabled
VPOL#(0=Neg 1=Pos)Vsync Polarity
W#0=4:3, 1=Widescreen, 2=Wide 4:3Screen Shape
XDYCrCb Input Disabled
XEYCrCb Input Enabled
YDS-Video Input Disabled
YES-Video Input Enabled
NTSC SCAN RATE LISTUSE ONLY BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN!
SRN21920 x 540SRN3800 x 600
SRN41280 x 720SRN51024 x 768
SRN61280 x 768SRN71366 x 768
SRN81440 x 960SRN91280 X 1024
SRN10DILASRN111400 x 1050
SRN121920 x 1080
Note: Enter DVP, FST in a terminal driver program to get the default numbers or contact Faroudja.
PAL SCAN RATE LIST
SRP1720x576/50HzSRP41024x768/75Hz
SRP2720x576/100HzSRP51024x768/100Hz
SRP31280x720/50HzSRP61920x1080/50Hz
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RS232 CODES
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HELP MENUS
DVD OPERATION COMMANDS
DHELP DVD HELP TABLE
PLAY DVD PLAY
STOP DVD STOP
PAUSE DVD PAUSE
EJCT DVD OPEN/CLOSE TOGGLE
DIG# DVD DIGITS 0-9
SETUP DVD SETUP MENU
MENU DVD MOVIE MENU
FU DVD FUNCTION UP
FD DVD FUNCTION DOWN
VL DVD VALUE LEFT
VR DVD VALUE RIGHT
PREV DVD PREVIOUS CHAPTER
NXT DVD NEXT CHAPTER
REW DVD REWIND
FOR DVD FORWARD
RTN DVD RETURN
ENT DVD ENTER
TMENU DVD TOP MENU
STEPP DVD STEP +
STEPN DVD STEP AUD DVD AUDIO
ANG DVD ANGLE
SBT DVD SUBTITLES
DSP DVD DISPLAY
CL DVD CLEAR MEMORY
TEST PATTERN HELP MENU
TPHELPTEST PATTERN HELP MENU
TP0TEST PATTERN OFFTP1100% COLOR BARS
TP2REVERSE COLOR BARSTP310 STEP GREY
TP4LUMA RAMPTP5CB RAMP
TP6CR RAMPTP7BLACK SCREEN
TP8GREEN SCREENTP9RED SCREEN
TP10BLUE SCREENTP11CONVERGENCE
TP12ACTIVE BORDERTP13SMPTE PATTERN
TP14WHITE WINDOWTP15PLUGE
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DEFAULT ON-SCREEN-DISPLAY
NTSCHorizontalVertical
Scan RateDefaultDefault
852 x 4802510
1920 x 5402314
800 x 6001417
1280 x 7202515
1024 x 7682517
1280 x 7682215
1366 x 7682814
1440 x 9603710
1280 x 10243420
1365 x 10244919
1400 x 10504919
1920 x 1080394
PALHorizontalVertical
Scan RateDefaultDefault
720 x 576/503917
720 x 576/1004417
1280 x 720/502515
1024 x 768/753918
1024 x 768/1003718
1920 x 1080/504018
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL POSITION
The horizontal and Vertical default position is optimized for each scan rate. Below is the chart of the default numbers
OutputHorizontalVertical
Scan RateFrequencyFrequency
1920 x 540P33.8 Khz59.94 Hz
720 x 576P31.3 Khz50.00 Hz
720 x 576P62.5 Khz100.00 Hz
800 x 600P37.6 Khz59.94 Hz
1280 x 720P45.0 Khz59.94 Hz
1280 x 720P37.5 Khz50.00 Hz
1024 x 768P60.5 Khz75.00 Hz
1024 x 768P80.6 Khz100.00 Hz
1024 x 768P48.3 Khz59.94 Hz
1366 x 768P48.3 Khz59.94 Hz
1440 x 960P62.9 Khz59.94 Hz
1280 x 1024P63.9 Khz59.94 Hz
1365 x 1024P63.5 Khz59.94 Hz
1400 x 1050P64.0 Khz59.94 Hz
1920 x 1080P56.3 Khz50.00 Hz
1920 x 1080P67.4 Khz59.94 Hz
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SPECIFICATIONS
Inputs
Format NTSC
Composite(BNC)
S-Video (4-pin DIN)
Component (BNC)
480i/480p/720p/1080i
RGB (BNC) interlaced
480i/480p/720p/1080i
HD/PC Pass-Thru
DVI Input
Outputs (Progressive)
RGBHV
H&V Sync
YPrPb
RGsB
Digital Video Interface
Digital Audio Connections
Audio Output
Frequency response:
S/N ratio:
Dynamic range:
Total harmonic distortion:
Wow and flutter
Dimensions
(with feet and connectors)
Weight
Power Consumption
Power Supply
1v pp
Y – 1v pp, C – 286mv pp
Y – 1v pp(SMPTE)
Cr – 700mv pp
Cb – 700mv pp
Comp. Sync – 1v pp
RGB – 700mv pp
D15M
DVI – I (female) Digital Only
700mv pp, TTL Sync
2.5v pp@75ohm min.
700mv pp, Sync on Y-1v pp
Gs – 1v pp, RGB – 700mv pp
DVI – I(female) digital only
RCA, BNC, AES/EBU
4 Hz to 44 kHz (DVD fs: 96 kHz)
4 Hz to 88 kHz (DVD-Audio fs: 192 kHz)
118 dB
108 dB
0.001 %
Limit of measurement
(0.001% W. PEAK) or lower
13.5DX17.25WX5.75H
21lbs
50wts/115VAC/60Hz
100 – 240VAC 50/60Hz
Auto Ranging
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BEFORE YOU START
Disc / Content Format Playback Compatibility
General Disc Compatibility
• This player was designed and engineered to be compatible with software
containing one or more of the following
logos.
DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW
Audio CDCD-R
•Other formats, including but not limited
to the following, are not playable in this
player:
Photo CD / DVD-RAM / DVD-ROM /
CD-ROM
(except those that contain MP3 files
formatted as specified in the “Com-pressed Audio Compatibility” section)
•DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs (Audio
CDs and Video CDs) recorded using a
DVD Recorder, CD Recorder or Personal
Computer may not be playable on this
machine. This may be caused by a
number of possibilities, including but
not limited to: the type of disc used; the
type of recording; or damage, dirt or
condensation on either the disc or the
player’s pick-up lens.
Special note about particular formats or
software follows below:
Video CD
Super Audio CD
CD-RW
CD-R/RW Compatibility
• This unit will play CD-R and CD-RW
discs recorded in CD Audio, Video CD,
or MP3 audio formatting. However, any
other content may cause the disc not to
play, or create noise/distortion in the
output.
• This unit cannot record CD-R or CD-RW
discs.
•Un-finalized CD-R/RW discs recorded in
CD Audio can be played, but not all
Table of Contents (playing time, etc..)
will be displayed.
DVD-R/RW Compatibility
• This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs that
were recorded using the DVD Video
format.
• This unit will play DVD-RW discs that
were recorded using the Video Recording format.
• This unit cannot record DVD-R/RW
discs.
•Un-finalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be
played in this player.
Compressed Audio Compatibility
• This unit will play compressed audio
files formatted in the MPEG-1 Audio
Layer 3 format (MP3) with a 44.1 or
48kHz fixed bit rate. Incompatible files
will not play and “UNPLAYABLE” will be
displayed on the unit.
•Variable Bit-Rate (VBR) files are
playable, but playing time may not be
shown correctly.
• The CD-ROM used to compile your MP3
files must be ISO 9660 Level 2 compliant.
• CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA
Form1.
• This player only plays tracks that are
named with the file extension “.mp3” or
“.MP3”.
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BEFORE YOU START
• This player is compatible with multisession discs, but only plays sessions
that are closed.
•Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your MP3 files.
• This player can recognize a maximum of
250 folders or 250 tracks. Discs containing more than 250 folders or 250 tracks
will play, but only the first 250 folders /
tracks.
•Folder and track names (excluding the
“.mp3” extension) are displayed.
• There are many different recording bitrates available to encode your MP3 files.
This unit was designed to be compatible
with all of them. Audio encoded at
128Kbps should sound close to regular
CD Audio quality. This player will play
lower bit-rate MP3 tracks, but please
note that the sound quality becomes
noticeably worse at lower bit-rates.
PC Created Disc Compatibility
• If you record a disc using a Personal
Computer, even if it is recorded in a
“compatible format” as listed above,
there will be cases in which the disc
may not be playable in this machine due
to the setting of the application software
used to create the disc. In these
particular incidences, check with the
software publisher for more detailed
information.
•DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW software disc
boxes also have additional compatibility
information.
Titles, chapters, Groups and tracks
DVD-Video discs are generally divided into
one or more titles. Titles may be further
subdivided into chapters.
CDs and Video CD are divided into
tracks.
Tr ack 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6
CD-ROMs containing MP3 files are divided
into folders and tracks. Folders may also
contain further subfolders.
mp3
mp3
mp3
mp3
mp3
mp3
Folder AFolder B Folder C
Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 1Track 1
Track 2
DVD-Video regions
All DVD-Video discs carry a region mark on
the case somewhere that indicates which
region(s) of the world the disc is compatible
with. Your DVD player also has a region
mark, which you can find on the rear panel.
Discs from incompatible regions will not play
in this player. Discs marked ALL will play in
any player.
The diagram below shows the various DVD
regions of the world.
PLAY / PAUSE
REWIND / FAST FORWARD
SKIP BACK / SKIP FORWARD
STEP BACK / STEP FORWARD / STOP
Touch screen to access
the different controls
Touch arrows to cycle
through availabel touch screens
Navigation buttons.
Press Up/Down to select functions,
press Left/Right to change values.
Press Enter to execute
a command.
Press Menu to cycle through
the available menu pages.
Touch screen page 3 - menu access
DVD MENU ACCESS / SETUP ACCESS
RETURN TO TOP OF MENU
Touch screen page 2 - extra feature access.
EJECT / RETURN TO MENU
AUDIO OPTION / ANGLE SELECT
SUBTITLE ON-OFF / DISPLAY ON-OFF
CLEAR ENTRY / PLAY OPTIONS
Page 2
Return
Audio Angle
Subtitle Display
Clear
Play
Mode
Page 1
Page 3
Menu Setup
Top
Page 4
123
456
789
10
Press to pauseplayback; press again to restart
Use for reverse/ forward slow motion playback, frame
reverse/ advance and reverse/ forward scanning.
CLEAR
Press to clear a numeric entry
ENTER
Press to select an option or execute a command
(STANDBY/ ON)
Press to switch the player on or into standby
DISPLAY
Press to display information about the disc playing
AUDIO
Press to select the audio channel or language
SETUP
Press to display (or exit) the on-screen display
(RETURN)
Press to return to a previous menu screen
Press to stop the disc (you can resume playback by
pressing (play)
Press to start or resume playback
Press to jump to the start of the previous/next
chapter/track
PLAY MODE
Press to display the Play Mode menu (You can also get
to the Play Mode menu by pressing SETUP and
selecting Play Mode)
MENU
Press to displayh a DVD disc menu, or the Disc
Navigator
if a DVD-RW, CD, Video CD or MP3 disc is loaded
OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open or close the disc tray
ANGLE
Press to change the camera angle during DVD multiangle scene playback
SUBTITLE
Press to select a subtitle display
TOP MENU
Press to display the top menu of a DVD disc
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GETTING STARTED
• Information at the bottom of every OSD
screen explains the currently selected
menu item and shows which buttons
can be used for that screen.
Setting up with the Setup
Navigator
Using the Setup Navigator you can make a
number of other initial settings for this
player. We recommend using the Setup
Navigator, especially if you connected this
player to an AV receiver for playing surround
sound. To answer some of the questions
about digital audio formats you may need to
look at the instructions that came with your
AV receiver.
1If a disc is playing, press 7 (stop).
Also turn on your TV and make sure that it is
set to the correct video input.
2Press SETUP.
The on-screen display (OSD) appears.
Video Adjust
Audio Settings
Play Mode
Setup Navigator
Disc Navigator
Initial Settings
3Select ‘Setup Navigator’.
Audio Settings
Play Mode
Setup Navigator
Disc Navigator
Initial Settings
Video Adjust
Using the on-screen displays
For ease of use, this player makes extensive
use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs).
You should get used to the way these work as
you’ll need to use them when setting up the
player, using some of the playback features,
such as program play, and when making
more advanced settings for audio and video.
All the screens are navigated in basically the
same way, using the cursor buttons to
change the highlighted item and pressing
ENTER to select it.
• Throughout this manual, ‘Select’ means
use the curser buttons to highlight an
item on-screen, then press ENTER.
ButtonWhat it does
SETUPDisplay/exit the on-screen
display
Changes the highlighted
menu item
ENTERSelects the highlighted menu
item (both ENTER buttons
work in exactly the same way)
(RETURN) Returns to the previous menu
without saving changes
NOTE: THE DVP1510 HAS BEEN
PRE-ALIGNED BY FAROUDJA.
CHANGING SETTINGS IN THE SETUP
NAVIGATOR IS NOT RECOMMENDED
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GETTING STARTED
4Select a DVD language.
Some DVD discs feature on-screen menus,
soundtracks and subtitles in several languages. Set your preferred language here.
Setup Navigator
Audio Out Settings
DVD LanguageLanguage Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Dutch
Other Language
• Note that the language you choose here
may not be available on all discs.
• If you want to select a language other
than those listed, select Other Lan-
guage. See Selecting languages using
the language code list for
detailed information.
5Did you connect this player to an AV
receiver?
Setup Navigator
Audio Out Settings
AV ReceiverLanguage Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
Connected
Not Connected
7Did you connect a digital output to
your AV receiver?
Select Connected or Not Connected.
Setup Navigator
Language Settings
Audio Out Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
AV Receiver
5.1ch Audio Out
Digital Audio Out
Connected
Not Connected
• If you selected Not Connected in both
steps 6 and 7, that completes the setup.
Press ENTER to leave the Setup
Navigator.
If you selected Connected in step 6, then
answer the following questions about the
speakers in your system, otherwise jump to
step 11.
8Do you have a center speaker connected to your AV receiver?
Select Connected or Not Connected.
Setup Navigator
• If you selected Not Connected here,
that completes the setup. Press ENTER
to leave the Setup Navigator.
6Did you connect the 5.1 channel
analog audio outputs to your AV receiver?
Select Connected or Not Connected.
Setup Navigator
Language Settings
Audio Out Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
AV Receiver
5.1ch Audio Out
Connected
Not Connected
Audio Out Settings
Center SpeakerLanguage Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
Connected
Not Connected
9Do you have surround speakers
connected to your AV receiver?
Select Connected or Not Connected.
Setup Navigator
Language Settings
Audio Out Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
Center Speaker
Surround Speakers
Connected
Not Connected
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GETTING STARTED
10 Do you have a sub-woofer connected
to your AV receiver?
Select Connected or Not Connected.
Setup Navigator
Language Settings
Audio Out Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
Center Speaker
Surround Speakers
Sub-woofer
Connected
Not Connected
• If you selected Not Connected in step
7, that completes the setup. Press
ENTER to leave the Setup Navigator.
Questions 11 through 14 are concerned with
the digital decoding capabilities of your AV
receiver.
11 Is your AV receiver Dolby Digital
compatible?
Select Compatible, Not Compatible or
Don’t Know.
Setup Navigator
Audio Out Settings
Dolby DigitalLanguage Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
Compatible
Not Compatible
Don't Know
13 Is your AV receiver compatible with
96kHz Linear PCM audio?
Select Compatible, Not Compatible or
Don’t Know.
Setup Navigator
Language Settings
Audio Out Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
Dolby Digital
DTS
96kHz Linear PCM
Compatible
Not Compatible
Don't Know
14 Is your AV receiver MPEG compatible?
Select Compatible, Not Compatible or
Don’t Know.
Setup Navigator
Language Settings
Audio Out Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
Dolby Digital
DTS
96kHz Linear PCM
MPEG
Compatible
Not Compatible
Don't Know
15 Press ENTER to complete the setup, or
press SETUP to quit the Setup Navigator
without making any changes.
12 Is your AV receiver DTS compatible?
Select Compatible, Not Compatible or
Don’t Know.
Setup Navigator
Language Settings
Audio Out Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
Dolby Digital
DTS
Compatible
Not Compatible
Don't Know
Setup Navigator
Language Settings
Audio Out Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
Dolby Digital
DTS
Settings complete
96kHz Linear PCM
Press
MPEG
ENTER
Congratulations, setup is complete!
Compatible
Not Compatible
Unknown
to exit
ENTER
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GETTING STARTED
Playing discs
The basic playback controls for playing DVD,
CD, Video CD and MP3 discs are
covered here. Further functions are detailed
in the next chapter.
Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’
means DVD-Video,
DVD-R/RW. If a function is specific to a
particular kind of DVD disc, it is
specified.
1If the player isn’t already on, press
STANDBY/ON to switch it on.
If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD, also turn
on your TV and make sure that it is set to the
correct video input.
2Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc
tray.
3Load a disc.
Load a disc with the label side facing up,
using the disc tray guide to align the disc.
Never load more than one disc at a time.
4Press 3 (play) to start playback.
If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu
may appear.
If you’re playing an MP3 disc, it may take a
few seconds before playback starts, depending on the complexity of the file structure on
the disc.
Basic playback controls
The table below shows the basic controls on
the remote for playing discs. The folllowing
chapter covers more playback features in
more detail.
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GETTING STARTED
• You may find with some DVD discs that
some playback controls don’t work in
certain parts of the disc. This is not a
malfunction.
DVD disc menus
Many DVD-Video discs
contain menus from which you can select
what you want to watch or listen to. They
may give access to additional features, such
as subtitle and audio language selection, or
special features such as slideshows. See the
disc packaging for details.
Sometimes menus are displayed automatically when you start playback; others only
appear when you press MENU or TOP
MENU.
ButtonWhat it does
3Starts playback.
DVD and Video CD: if the
display shows RESUME,
playback starts from the
resume point.
8Pauses a disc that’s playing,
or restarts a paused disc.
7Stops playback.
DVD and Video CD: Display
shows RESUME. Press 7
(stop) again to cancel the
resume function (The resume
function is also cancelled
when you eject the disc tray.).
1Press to start fast reverse
scanning. Press 3 (play) to
resume normal playback.
¡Press to start fast forward
scanning. Press 3 (play) to
resume normal playback.
4Skips to the start of the
current track or chapter, then
to previous tracks/chapters.
¢Skips to the next track or
chapter.
NumbersUse to enter a title/group/track
number. Press ENTER to select
(or wait a few seconds).
• If the disc is stopped, playback starts from the selected
title/group (for DVD) or track
number (for CD/Video
CD/MP3).
• If the disc is playing,
playback jumps to the start of
the selected chapter or track
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• Some DVD-Audio discs feature a ‘bonus
group’. To access this group you have to
input a password, which you can find on
the disc’s packaging.
Video CD PBC menus
Some Video CDs have menus from which
you can choose what you want to watch.
These are called PBC (Playback control)
menus.
You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD
without having to navigate the PBC menu by
starting playback using a number button or
track skip button (¢) to select a track,
rather than the 3 (play) button.
ButtonWhat it does
TOP MENUDisplays the ‘top menu’ of a
disc—this varies with the disc.
MENUDisplays a disc menu—this
varies with the disc and may
be the same as the ‘top menu’.
Moves the cursor around the
screen.
ENTERSelects the current menu
option.
(RETURN) Returns to the previously
displayed menu screen. On
some DVD-Audio discs
featuring browsable pictures,
press to display the browser
screen.
NumbersHighlights a numbered menu
option (some discs only).
Press ENTER to select (or wait
a few seconds).
ButtonWhat it does
(RETURN) Displays the PBC menu.
NumbersUse to enter a numbered
menu option. Press ENTER to
select (or wait a few seconds).
4Displays the previous menu
page (if there is one).
¢Displays the next menu page
(if there is one).
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GETTING STARTED
• After I load a DVD disc, it ejects automatically after a few seconds!
Most likely, the disc is the wrong region
for your player. The region number
should be printed on the disc; check it
against the region number of the player
(which you can find on the rear panel).
If the region number is OK, it may be
that the disc is damaged or dirty. Clean
the disc and look for signs of damage.
disc is aligned properly in the disc tray
and that it’s loaded label-side up.
• Why won’t the disc I loaded play?
First check that you loaded the disc the
right way up (label side up), and that it’s
clean and not damaged.
If a disc loaded correctly won’t play, it’s
probably an incompatible format or disc
type, such as DVD-ROM.
• I have a widescreen TV so why are there
black bars at the top and bottom of the
screen when I play some discs?
Some movie formats are such that even
when played on a widescreen TV, black
bars are necessary at the top and
bottom of the screen. This is not a
malfunction.
• I have a standard (4:3) TV and set the
player to show widescreen DVDs in pan &
scan format, so why do I still get black
bars top and bottom with some discs?
Some discs override the display
preferences of the player, so even if you
have 4:3 (Pan & Scan) selected, those
discs will still be shown in letterbox
format. This is not a malfunction.
• My AV receiver is definitely compatible
with 96/88.2kHz Linear PCM audio, but it
doesn’t seem to work with this player.
What’s wrong?
For digital copy-protection purposes,
some 96/88.2kHz DVD discs only
output digital audio downsampled to
48/44.1kHz. This is not a malfunction.
To fully take advantage of the high
sampling rate audio, connect the analog
audio outputs to your amplifier/receiver.
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Introduction
Most of the features described in this
chapter make use of on-screen displays.
Many of the functions covered in this chapter
apply to DVD discs, Video CDs,
CDs and MP3 discs, although the exact
operation of some varies slightly with the
kind of disc loaded.
Some DVD discs restrict the use of some
functions (random or repeat, for example).
This is not a malfunction.
When playing Video CDs, some of the
functions are not available during PBC
playback. If you want to use them, start the
disc playing using a number button to select
a track.
Using the Disc Navigator to
browse the contents of a disc
Use the Disc Navigator to browse through
the contents of a disc to find the part you
want to play. You can use the Disc Navigator
when a disc is playing or stopped.
1Press SETUP and select ‘Disc Navigator’ from the on-screen display.
Alternatively, if a DVD-RW, CD, Video CD or
MP3 disc is loaded, you can press MENU,
which takes you straight to the Disc Navigator screen.
Audio Settings
Play Mode
Setup Navigator
Video Adjust
Disc Navigator
Initial Settings
2Select what you want to play.
Depending on the type of disc you have
loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly
different.
For DVD-Video discs select a title, or a
chapter within a title.
• It’s not possible to use the Disc Navigator when playing a Video CD/Super VCD
in PBC mode, or when a DVD disc menu
is displayed.
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For a VR mode DVD-RW disc select beween
the Playlist and Original areas of the disc, or
a title. Push the right cursor button to
preview the title.
• It’s not possible to switch between
Original and Playlist during playback.
• Not all DVD-RW discs have a Playlist.
Disc Navigator
DVD-RW
Original
Play List
Title(1-03)
01. 3/31 FIRST LEAGUE
02. 4/28 SECOND LEAGUE
03. 4/29 FINAL ROUND
For CDs and Video CDs select a track.
Disc Navigator
Track(1-13)
CD
Tra ck 01
Tra ck 02
Tra ck 03
Tra ck 04
Tra ck 05
Tra ck 06
Tra ck 07
Tra ck 08
Total Time 58.27
For MP3 discs select a folder, or a track
within a folder. (Note that if a folder or track
name contains accented or non-roman
characters, they may show up with generic
names – F_033, T_035, etc.).
Disc Navigator
MP3
Folder(1-017)
001. ACP
002. Nth Degree
003. Pfeuti
004. Live
005. Glitch music
006. CodHead
007. Thermo
008. Missing Man
Track(1-010)
001. Gravity deluxe
002. Tesla's patent
003. Border dispute
004. Delayed by rain
005. Accident incident
006. Pigeon post
007. Outernational
008. Vacuum tube
Playback starts after you press ENTER.
• The Disc Navigator is not available
unless there is a disc loaded.
• Another way to find a particular place on
a disc is to use one of the search
modes.
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Scanning discs
You can fast-scan discs forward or backward
at various different speeds using the remote.
1 During playback, press 1 or ¡ to
start scanning.
2 Press repeatedly to increase the
scanning speed.
• MP3s can only be scanned at one speed.
• The scanning speed is shown on-screen.
3 To resume normal playback, press 3
(play).
• Sound can be heard while scanning
audio CDs, and MP3 discs.
• There is no sound while scanning DVDVideos and Video CDs, and no subtitles
while scanning DVD-Video.
• Depending on the disc, normal playback
may automatically resume when a new
chapter is reached on a DVD-Video disc.
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Playing in slow motion
You can play DVD-Videos, DVD-R/RW and
Video CDs at four different forward slow
motion speeds, and DVD-Videos, DVD-R/RW
also at two reverse speeds.
1During playback, press 8 (pause).
2Press and hold
slow motion playback starts.
• The slow motion speed is shown onscreen.
• There is no sound during slow motion
playback.
3Press repeatedly to change the slow
motion speed.
• The slow motion speed is displayed onscreen.
4To resume normal playback, press 3
(play).
• You can’t use slow motion playback with
some titles on some DVDs.
• Video CD only supports forward slow
motion playback.
• The picture quality during slow motion
playback is not as good as during
normal playback.
• Depending on the disc, normal playback
may automatically resume when a new
chapter is reached.
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or
E/
until
Frame advance/frame reverse
You can advance or back up DVD-Video or
DVD-RW discs frame-by-frame. With Video
CDs, you can only use frame advance.
1During playback, press 8 (pause).
2Press
advance a frame at a time.
3To resume normal playback, press 3
(play).
• The picture quality when using frame
reverse is not as good as frame advance.
• Depending on the disc, normal playback
may automatically resume when a new
chapter is reached.
• When changing direction of a DVDVideo disc, the picture may ‘move’ in an
unexpected way. This is not a malfunction.
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or
E/
to reverse or
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Looping a section of a disc
The A-B Repeat function allows you to
specify two points (A and B) within a track
(CD and Video CD) or title (DVDVideo and DVD-RW) that form a loop which
is played over and over.
• A-B Repeat is not available with
MP3s, Super VCDs, Video CD in PBC
mode, or while a DVD disc menu is
being displayed.
1During playback, press PLAY MODE
and select ‘A-B Repeat’ from the list of
functions on the left.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
A(Start Point)
B(End Point)
Off
3Press ENTER on ‘B(End Point)’ to set
the loop end point.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
A(Start Point)
B(End Point)
Off
After pressing ENTER, playback jumps back
to the start point and plays the loop.
4To resume normal playback, press
CLEAR or select ‘Off’ from the menu.
2Press ENTER on ‘A(Start Point)’ to set
the loop start point.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
A(Start Point)
B(End Point)
Off
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Using repeat play
There are various repeat play options,
depending on the kind of disc loaded. It’s
also possible to use repeat play together with
program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in
the program list (see Creating a program list).
• Repeat play is not available with Video
CDs/Super VCD in PBC mode, or while
a DVD disc menu is being displayed.
1During playback, press PLAY MODE
and select ‘Repeat’ from the list of
functions on the left.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
2Select a repeat play option.
The repeat play options available depend on
the type of disc loaded. The screen below
appears when a DVD-Video disc is loaded.
Title Repeat
Chapter Repeat
Repeat Off
DVD-Video and DVD-RW discs
• Title Repeat
• Chapter Repeat
• Repeat Off
CD and Video CD discs
• Disc Repeat
• Track Repeat
• Repeat Off
MP3 discs
• Disc Repeat
• Folder Repeat
• Track Repeat
• Repeat Off
• If you’ve made a program list, the
Program Repeat option also appears as
a repeat option.
• To stop the disc and cancel repeat play,
press 7 (stop).
• You can also cancel repeat play without
stopping playback by pressing CLEAR.
The disc will play to the end, then stop.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
Title Repeat
Chapter Repeat
Repeat Off
• You can’t use repeat and random play at
the same time.
• If you switch camera angle during
repeat play, repeat play is canceled.
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Using random play
Use the random play function to play titles or
chapters (DVD-Video ), groups or tracks
or tracks (CD, Video CD and
MP3 discs) in a random order.
You can set the random play option when a
disc is playing or stopped.
• You can’t use random play with
DVD-RWs, Video CDs/Super VCDs
playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD
disc menu is being displayed.
1Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Random’
from the list of functions on the left.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
2Select a random play option.
The random play options available depend on
the type of disc loaded. The screen below
appears when a DVD-Video disc is loaded.
Random Title
Random Chapter
Random Off
DVD-Video discs
• Random Title
• Random Chapter
• Random Off
MP3, CD and Video CD discs
• On
• Off
• To stop the disc and cancel random
playback, press 7 (stop).
• You can also cancel random playback
without stopping the disc by presssing
CLEAR. The disc will play to the end,
then stop.
• During random play, the 4 and
¢
buttons function a little differently to
normal: 4 returns to the beginning of
the current track/chapter. You can't go
back further than this. ¢ selects
another track/chapter at random from
those remaining.
• You can't use random play together with
program or repeat play.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
Random Title
Random Chapter
Random Off
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Creating a program list
This feature lets you program the play order
of titles/group/chapters/folders/tracks on a
disc.
• Program play is not available with DVDRWs, Video CDs/Super VCDs playing in
PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is
being displayed.
1Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Pro-
gram’ from the list of functions on the
left.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
2Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of
program options.
Play Mode
Create/Edit
Playback Start
Playback Stop
Program Delete
Program Memory ‰ Off
3Select a title, chapter, group, folder or
track for the current step in the program
list.
For a DVD-Video disc, you can add a whole
title, or a chapter within a title to the
program list.
The Program edit screen that appears
depends on the kind of disc loaded.
On the left side is the program list, then to
the right is a list of titles (if a DVD-Video disc
is loaded), tracks
(for CDs and Video CDs/Super VCD),
or folder names (for MP3 discs). On the far
right is a list of chapters (for DVD-Video) or
tracks (MP3).
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• To add a track, first highlight the group,
then move the cursor right and select a
track from the list.
For an MP3 disc, you can add a whole folder,
or a track within a folder to the program list.
• To add a folder, select the folder.
• To add a track, first find the folder, then
move the cursor right and select a track
name from the list.
Program
Program Step
01. 001-003
02.
03.
04.
05.
06.
07.
08.
Folder(1-006)
001. ACP
002. Nth Degree
003. Pfeuti
004. Live
006. CodHead
Track(1-010)
001. Gravity deluxe
002. Tesla's patent
003. Border dispute
004. Delayed by rain
005. Accident incident
006. Pigeon post
007. Outernational
008. Vacuum tube
After pressing ENTER to select the title/
group/chapter/folder/track, the step number
automatically moves down one.
4Repeat step 3 to build up a program
list.
A program list can contain up to 24 titles/
chapters/groups/folders/tracks.
5To play the program list, press 3
(play).
Program play remains active until you turn
off program play (see below), erase the
program list (see below), eject the disc or
switch off the player.
Program
Program Step
01. 001
02.
03.
04.
05.
06.
07.
08.
Folder(1-006)
001. ACP
002. Nth Degree
003. Pfeuti
004. Live
005. Glitch music
006. CodHead
Track(1-010)
001. Gravity deluxe
002. Tesla's patent
003. Border dispute
004. Delayed by rain
005. Accident incident
006. Pigeon post
007. Outernational
008. Vacuum tube
• To exit the program edit screen without
starting playback, press PLAY MODE orSETUP. (Don’t press RETURN—your
program list will be lost.)
• During program play, press ¢ to skip
to the next program step.
• Press CLEAR during playback (though
not if the program list OSD is displayed)
to switch off program play. Press while
stopped to erase the program list.
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Editing a program list
After creating a program list, you can add,
delete and change steps.
1Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Pro-
gram’ from the list of functions on the
left.
2Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of
program options.
3To clear a step, highlight the step
number and press CLEAR.
4To insert a step in the middle of the
program list, highlight the step where
you want the new step to appear, then
select a title/group/chapter/folder/track
to add.
After pressing ENTER, the new step is
inserted into the list.
5To add a step to the end of the
program list, highlight the next free step
then select a title/group/chapter/folder/
track to add.
• To exit the program edit screen without
starting playback, press PLAY MODE orSETUP.
• If you want to exit the program edit
screen without saving the changes you
made, press RETURN.
Other functions available from
the program menu
As well as creating and editing a program
list, you can start and stop program play,
erase the program list, and memorize a DVD
program list from the Program menu.
1Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Pro-
gram’ from the list of functions on the
left.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
2Select a program play function.
• Create/Edit –
• Playback Start – Starts playback of the
program list
• Playback Stop – Turns off program play,
but does not erase the program list
• Program Delete – Erases the program
list and turns off program play
• Program Memory (DVD-Video only) –
Select On to save the program list for
the disc loaded. (Select Off to cancel
the program memory for the disc
loaded)
Create/Edit
Playback Start
Playback Stop
Program Delete
Program Memory ‰ Off
• After saving a program list using the
Program Memory feature, whenever
you load that disc, the program list is
automatically recalled and program play
switched on.
• You can save program lists for up to 24
discs. After that, the oldest one is
replaced with the new one saved.
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Searching a disc
Using the search mode function from the
Play Mode menu you can quickly jump to a
particular part of the disc that you’re
watching or listening to.
1Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Search
Mode’ from the list of functions on the
left.
The search options that appear depend on
the kind of disc loaded. The screen below
shows the DVD-Video search options.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
2Select a search mode.
3Use the number buttons to enter a
title, group, chapter, page, folder or track
number, or a time.
Play Mode
Title Search
Chapter Search
Time Search
4Press ENTER to start playback.
• You can only use time search with DVDVideo and Video CD discs.
• The disc must be playing in order to use
time search.
• Search functions are not available with
Video CDs/Super VCD in PBC mode
(start non-PBC playback by stopping
playback, then pressing ¢, then
(play)).
•
You can often select what you want to
watch from a DVD disc menu.
3
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
Title Search
Chapter Search
Time Search
Input Chapter
• For a time search, enter the number of
minutes and seconds into the currently
playing title (DVD-Video/DVD-RW) or
track (Video CD) you want playback to
resume from. For example, press 4, 5, 0,0 to have playback start from 45 minutes
into the disc. For 1 hour, 20 minutes and
30 seconds, press 8, 0, 3, 0.
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Switching subtitles
Some DVD-Video discs have subtitles in one
or more languages; the disc box will usually
tell you which subtitle languages are
available. You can switch subtitle language
during playback.
1Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a
subtitle option.
Subtitle 1 English
• While the above display is showing, you
can also use the cursor up/down buttonsand ENTER to select a subtitle language
from a drop-down menu.
Subtitle1 English
Off
1. English
2. French
3. German
4. Italian
1/ 1
Switching DVD-Video audio
language
When playing a DVD-Video disc recorded
with dialog in two or more languages, you
can switch audio language during playback.
1Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an
audio language option.
Audio Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH2 French
• With some discs, while the above
display is showing, you can also use the
cursor up/down buttons and ENTER to
select an audio language from a
drop-down menu.
AudioDolby Digital 3/2.1CH
2 French
1. English
2. French
3. German
4. Italian
Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH
Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH
Dolby Digital 2CH
Dolby Digital 2CH
1/ 1
• Some discs only allow you to change
subtitle language from the disc menu.
Press TOP MENU to access.
• To set subtitle preferences, see Subtitle
Language.
• Some discs only allow you to change
audio language from the disc menu.
Press TOP MENU to access.
• To set audio language preferences, see
Audio Language.
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Switching DVD-RW audio
channel
When playing a DVD-RW disc recorded with
dual-mono audio, you can switch between
the main, sub, and mixed channels during
playback.
1Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an
audio channel option.
AudioDolby Digital 1+1CH1L
Switching CD/MP3/Video CD
audio channel
You can switch between stereo, just the left
channel or just the right channel of a CD/
MP3/Video CD/Super VCD. (To change the
audio channel of a CD it must be playing.)
Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks.
With these discs you can switch between the
two soundtracks as well as individual
channels in each.
1Press AUDIO repeatly to select an
audio channel option.
Audio
Stereo
Switching camera angles
Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot
from two or more angles—check the disc
box for details.
When a multi-angle scene is playing, a
icon appears on screen to let you know that
other angles are available (this can be
switched off if you prefer).
• Some discs only allow you to change
audio channel from the disc menu.
Press TOP MENU to access.
• To set audio language preferences, see
Audio Language.
¶ During playback press ANGLE to
switch angle.
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Displaying disc information
Various track, chapter and title information,
as well as the video transmission rate for
DVD discs, can be displayed on-screen.
1 During playback, press DISPLAY to
show/switch the information displayed.
Keep pressing DISPLAY to change the
displayed information.
• DVD-Video displays
Play DVD
Current / Total Elapsed
Title
1 English
Audio
Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH
Play DVD
Current / Total Elapsed
Chapter
# Tr. Rate : 6.0Mbps
The # mark displayed with some
DVD-Video discs means that the
video is playing at 24 frames/second,
progressive.
Pause DVD
Current / Total Elapsed
Chapter
Tr. Rate : 6.0Mbps
When the disc is paused, the display
also shows the frame number.
3
3
0.062/36
2.231/3
Remain
138.36
1 English 1
Remain
1.40
Total
138.59
Total
1.46
• CD and Video CD displays
AngleSubtitle
PlayVCD
Disc
PlayVCD
Track
3
3
Current / Total Elapsed
Elapsed
0.23
0.232/16
Remain
58.51
Remain
4.20
Tot al
57.14
Total
4.43
(During PBC playback only)
PlayVCD
8
Remain
0.06 152/36
1.40
Total
1.46
• MP3 disc displays
PlayMP3
Track
Track Name Outernational
PlayMP3
Folder
Folder Name ACP
3
3
Current / Total Elapsed
3
Current / Total
0.181/17
2/7
Remain
12.42
Total
13.00
• DVD-RW displays
Play DVD-RW Original
Title
Audio Dolby Digital 2/0CH
Play DVD-RW Original
Chapter
Tr. Rate 4.3Mbps
3
Current / Total Elapsed
1
3
Current / Total
1/1
0.081/32
Subtitle
Remain
30.22
- -
Total
• You can see disc information (number of
titles/chapters, groups, tracks, folders
and so on) from the Disc Navigator
screen. See Using the Disc Navigator to
browse the contents of a disc.
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AUDIO SETTINGS MENU
Audio DRC
• Default setting: Off
When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low
volume, it’s easy to lose the quieter sounds
completely—including some of the dialog.
Switching Audio DRC (Dynamic Range
Control) to On can help by bringing up the
quieter sounds, while controlling loud peaks.
How much of a difference you hear depends
on the material you’re listening to. If the
material doesn’t have wide variations in
volume, you may not notice much change.
1 Press SETUP and select ‘Audio Settings’ from the on-screen display.
• Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby
Digital audio sources.
• Audio DRC is only effective through the
digital output when Digital Out is set to
On, and Dolby Digital Out is set to
Dolby Digital > PCM. See page 53.
• The effect of Audio DRC depends on
your speakers and AV receiver settings.
Audio Settings
Play Mode
Initial Settings
Video Adjust
Disc Navigator
Setup Navigator
2 Highlight Audio DRC, then use the
cursor left/right buttons to change to ‘On’
or ‘Off’, as required.
Audio Settings1/ 2
Audio DRC
Virtual Surround
Channel Level
Off
Off
Fix
3Press ENTER to make the setting and
exit the Audio Settings screen.
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Virtual Surround
• Default setting: Off
Switch on Virtual surround to enjoy surround
sound effects from just two speakers.
When you play a Dolby Digital soundtrack,
Virtual Dolby Digital, which uses
TruSurround technology from SRS, produces
a deep, realistic 3D soundspace from a pair
of stereo speakers.
1 Press SETUP and select ‘Audio Settings’ from the on-screen display.
Audio Settings
Play Mode
Initial Settings
Video Adjust
Disc Navigator
Setup Navigator
2 Highlight TruSurround, then use the
cursor left/right buttons to change to ‘2V/
TruSurround’ or ‘Off’, as required.
Audio Settings
Audio DRC
Virtual Surround
Channel Level
1/ 2
Off
Off
Fix
3Press ENTER to make the setting and
exit the Audio Settings screen.
• You can also use the SURROUND
button on the remote control to switch
Virtual Surround on (2V/Tr uSurround)/Off.
• Virtual Surround does not work with CD,
MP3, or
96kHz Linear PCM soundtracks.
• The Virtual Surround effect is output
only through the analog AUDIO OUT(2ch) jacks.
• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is
set to 2 Channel.
• How good the surround effect is varies
with the disc.
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Channel Level
• Default setting: Fix / all speakers 10 ft.
This setting allows you to set the level of
each channel sent to the 5.1 channel analog
outputs, and to set the distance of the
speakers from your listening position so that
the player can optimize the surround sound.
1 Press SETUP and select ‘Audio Settings’ from the on-screen display.
Audio Settings
Play Mode
Initial Settings
2 Highlight Channel Level, then use the
cursor left/right buttons to change to ‘Fix’
or ‘Variable’, as required.
Audio Settings 1/ 2
Audio DRC
Virtual Surround
Channel Level
Video Adjust
Disc Navigator
Setup Navigator
Off
Off
Fix
4 Variable setting only: Set the channel
levels for each speaker.
Audio Settings 2/ 3
Channel Level L
Channel Level C
Channel Level R
Channel Level RS
Channel Level LS
Channel Level SW
0.0 dB
0.0 dB
0.0 dB
0.0 dB
0.0 dB
0.0 dB
• Use the cursor up/down buttons to select
a speaker.
• Use the cursor left/right buttons to adjust th
channel level for that speaker.
Channel levels can be set from –6 dB to
+6 dB. in 0.5 dB increments.
After setting up all the channel levels, move
the cursor button down until you reach the
speaker distance setting screen.
• Fix – Channel levels are fixed, but you
can set the speaker distances
• Variable – You can specify variable
channel levels as well as speaker
distances
3 If you chose Variable, move the
cursor button down to proceed to the
next screen.
Audio Settings 1/ 3
Audio DRC
Virtual Surround
Channel Level
Off
Off
Variable
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AUDIO SETTINGS MENU
5 Fix and Variable settings: Set the
distance for each speaker.
Audio Settings 3/3
Speaker Distance L
Speaker Distance C
Speaker Distance R
Speaker Distance LS
Speaker Distance RS
Speaker Distance SW
• Use the cursor up/down buttons to
select a speaker.
• Use the cursor left/right buttons to adjust the
distance from your listening position to
that speaker.
Front left/right (L/R) speakers can be set
from 1.0 ft. to 30 ft. in 0.5 ft. increments.
Center speaker (C) and subwoofer (SW) can
be set from – 6.5 ft. to +6.5 ft. relative to the
front left/right speakers
Surround left/right (LS/RS) speakers can be
set from –20 ft. to +6.5 ft. relative to the front
left/right speakers.
When you adjust the front left (L) or front
right (R) speaker, all the other speaker
distances are adjusted relative to that
speaker.
10.0 ft.
10.0 ft.
10.0 ft.
10.0 ft.
10.0 ft.
10.0 ft.
6Press ENTER to make the settings and
exit the audio settings screen.
• You can’t adjust the channel level for
any speakers that are set to Off in the
Speaker Installation menu screen.
• The Fix setting is equivalent to setting
all the channel levels to +6 dB. Therefore, the Variable setting will usually
sound quieter than the Fix setting.
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VIDEO SETTINGS MENU
NOTE: THE DVP1510 VIDEO SETTINGS
FOR THE DVD TRANSPORT HAVE BEEN
PRE-ALIGNED BY FAROUDJA. VIDEO
IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD BE ONLY
MADE IN THE VIDEO PROCESSOR MENU
Video Adjust
• Default setting: Standard
From the Video Adjust screen you can select
the standard video presentation or define
presets of your own.
1 Press SETUP and select ‘Video Adjust’
from the on-screen display.
You can also access these settings by
pressing V. ADJ (VIDEO ADJUST).
Audio Settings
Play Mode
Initial Settings
Video Adjust
Disc Navigator
Setup Navigator
Creating your own
output presets
1 Select one of the Memory presets (see
above).
2 Press the down button to select‘Detailed Settings’ then press ENTER.
Video Adjust
I.Memory1
Detailed Settings
3 Adjust the picture quality settings.
Interlace Memory 1 (I. Memory 1)
Recall Settings
Fine Focus
Contrast
Sharpness
Chroma Level
Hue
I.Memory1
minmax
soft fine
min
green
On
max
red
2 Use the cursor left/right buttons to
select a preset.
Video Adjust
Standard
• Standard – Normal
• I. Memory1–2 / P. Memory1–2 – Use
for making your own interlaced /
progressive presets (see below)
3Press ENTER to make the setting and
exit the Video Adjust screen.
• Depending on the disc and the TV/
monitor, you may not see the effect
clearly.
• Use the curser buttons to select a
setting.
• Use the curser buttons to adjust the
current setting.
• Press DISPLAY to switch between full
and single view.
• You can change the preset number from
the Recall Settings menu item.
You can adjust any or all of the following
picture quality settings:
• Fine Focus – Switch On to reveal
greater detail (high resolution) in the
picture.
• Contrast – Adjusts the contrast
between light and dark elements in the
picture.
• Sharpness – Adjusts the sharpness of
the mid-frequency (less detailed)
elements in the picture. (This setting is
only effective when Fine Focus is On.)
• Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated
colours appear.
• Hue – Adjusts the overall colour
balance between red and green. (This is
only effective when the player is
connected using the VIDEO OUT or
S-VIDEO OUT jacks.)
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INITIAL SETTINGS MENU
NOTE: The DVP1510 does not support
SACD or DVD-Audio formats
4Press ENTER to save the preset and
exit the Video Adjust screen.
Using the Initial Settings
menu
The Initial Settings menu is where you can
set preferences for language, audio and
video output, and so on.
If a menu option is grayed out it means that
it cannot be changed at the current time.
This is usually because a disc is playing.
Stop the disc, then change the setting.
1Press SETUP and select ‘Initial Settings’ from the on-screen display.
Audio Settings
Play Mode
Initial Settings
Video Adjust
Disc Navigator
Setup Navigator
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Digital Out
Dolby Digital Out
DTS Out
Linear PCM Out
MPEG Out
On
Off
If at any time you need to switch off the
digital audio output, set this to Off, otherwise leave it On.
2Select the setup category from the list
on the left, then select an item from the
menu list to the right.
3Make the setting you want.
Digital Audio Out settings
Digital Out
• Default setting: On
You only need to make this setting if you
connected this system to an AV receiver (or
other component) using one of the digital
outputs.
Dolby Digital Out
• Default setting: Dolby Digital
You only need to make this setting if you
connected this system to an AV receiver (or
other component) using one of the digital
outputs.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
If your AV receiver (or other connected
component) is Dolby Digital compatible, set
to Dolby Digital, otherwise set to DolbyDigital > PCM.
Digital Out
Dolby Digital Out
DTS Out
Linear PCM Out
MPEG Out
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital > PCM
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INITIAL SETTINGS MENU
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Digital Out
Dolby Digital Out
DTS Out
Linear PCM Out
MPEG Out
Down Sample On
Down Sample Off
If your AV receiver (or other connected
component) is compatible with high
sampling rates (96 kHz), set this to Down
Sample Off, otherwise set it to Down
Sample On (96 kHz audio is converted to a
more compatible 48 kHz). Check the manual
that came with the other component if you’re
unsure whether it is 96 kHz compatible.
• Even when set to Down Sample Off,
some discs will still output downsampled audio through the digital
outputs (you only get full sampling rate
audio through the analog outputs).
MPEG Out
• Default setting: MPEG >PCM
You only need to make this setting if you
connected this system to an AV receiver (or
other component) using one of the digital
outputs.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Digital Out
Dolby Digital Out
DTS Out
Linear PCM Out
MPEG Out
MPEG
MPEG > PCM
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INITIAL SETTINGS MENU
Note: THE VIDEO OUTPUT SETTINGS
HAVE BEEN OPTIMIZED BY FAROUDJA.
DO NOT CHANGE SETTINGS.
Note: S-VIDEO OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE
If your AV receiver (or other connected
component) is compatible with MPEG audio,
set this to MPEG, otherwise set it to MPEG >PCM (MPEG audio is converted to more
compatible PCM audio). Check the manual
that came with the other component if you’re
unsure whether it is MPEG audio compatible.
Video Output settings
TV Screen
• Default setting: 16:9 (Wide)
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
TV Screen
Auto Progressive
S-Video Out
Still Picture
If you have a widescreen TV, select the 16:9
(Wide) setting—widescreen DVD software is
then shown using the full screen area. When
playing software recorded in conventional
(4:3) format, the settings on your TV will
determine how the material is presented—
see the manual that came with your TV for
details on what options are available.
If you have a conventional TV, select either
4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan). In
Letter Box mode, widescreen software is
shown with black bars at the top and bottom
of the screen. Pan & Scan chops the sides off
widescreen material to make it fit the 4:3
screen (so even though the image looks
larger on the screen, you’re actually seeing
less of the picture). See also page 70.
4:3 (Letter Box)
4:3 (Pan&Scan)
16:9 (Wide)
S-Video Out
• Default setting: S2
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INITIAL SETTINGS MENU
Still Picture
• Default setting: Auto
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
This player uses one of two processes when
displaying a still frame from a DVD disc. The
default Auto setting automatically chooses
the best setting each time.
• Field – produces a stable, generally
shake-free image
• Frame – produces a sharper image, but
more prone to shake than field stills
TV Screen
Auto Progressive
S-Video Out
Still Picture
Field
Frame
Auto
Language settings
Audio Language
• Default setting: English
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
This setting is your preferred audio language
for DVD-Video discs. If the language you
specify here is recorded on a disc, the
system automatically plays the disc in that
language.
The DVD-Video format recognizes 136
different languages. Select Other Language
if you want to specify a language other than
those listed. See also Selecting languages
using the language code list.
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Auto Language
DVD Menu Lang.
Subtitle Display
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Dutch
Other Language
• You can switch between the languages
recorded on a DVD disc during playback
using the AUDIO button. (This does not
affect this setting.).
• Some DVD discs set the audio language
automatically when loaded, overriding
the audio language you set in the Initial
Settings menu.
• Discs with two or more audio languages
usually allow you to select the audio
language from the disc menu. Press
TOP MENU to access the disc menu.
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INITIAL SETTINGS MENU
Subtitle Language
• Default setting: English
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
This setting is your preferred subtitle
language for DVD-Video discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a disc,
the system automatically plays the disc with
those subtitles.
The DVD-Video format recognizes 136
different languages. Select Other Language
if you want to specify a language other than
those listed. See also Selecting languages
using the language code list .
• You can change or switch off the
subtitles on a DVD disc during playback
using the SUBTITLE button. (This does
not affect this setting.).
• Some DVD discs set the subtitle
language automatically when loaded,
overriding the subtitle language you set
in the Initial Settings menu.
• Discs with two or more subtitle
languages usually allow you to select
the subtitle language from the disc
menu. Press TOP MENU to access the
disc menu.
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Auto Language
DVD Menu Lang.
Subtitle Display
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Dutch
Other Language
Auto Language
• Default setting: On
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
When set to On, the player always selects
the default audio language on a DVD-Video
disc (French dialog for a French movie, for
example), and displays subtitles in your
preferred subtitle language only if that is set
to something different. In other words,
movies in your native language won’t have
any subtitles, while foreign language movies
will be shown with subtitles.
Set to Off to have the player play discs
strictly according to your Audio Language
and Subtitle Language settings.
For Auto Language to work, the Audio
Language and Subtitle Language settings
must be the same.
• You can still switch audio and subtitle
language on playback using the AUDIO
and SUBTITLE buttons.
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Auto Language
DVD Menu Lang.
Subtitle Display
On
Off
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INITIAL SETTINGS MENU
DVD Menu Language
• Default setting: w/Subtitle Lang.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Auto Language
DVD Menu Lang.
Subtitle Display
w/Subtitle Lang.
Other Language
Some multilingual discs have disc menus in
several languages. This setting specifies in
which language the disc menus should
appear. Leave on the default setting for
menus to appear in the same language as
your Subtitle Language.
The DVD-Video format recognizes 136
different languages. Select Other Language
if you want to specify a language other than
those listed. See also Selecting languages
using the language code list .
Subtitle Display
• Default setting: On
Display settings
OSD Language
• Default setting: English
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
This sets the language of this player’s onscreen displays.
On Screen Display
• Default setting: On
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
OSD Language
On Screen Display
Angle Indicator
Background
Screen Saver
OSD Language
On Screen Display
Angle Indicator
Background
Screen Saver
English
français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
Nederlands
On
Off
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Auto Language
DVD Menu Lang.
Subtitle Display
On
Off
Assist Subtitle
When set to On, the player displays subtitles
according to the Subtitle Language and Auto
Language settings. Set to Assist Subtitle to
have the player display the extra assistive
subtitles recorded on to some DVD discs. Set
to Off to switch subtitles off altogether.
This sets whether operation displays are
shown on-screen (Play, Resume, Scan and
so on.)
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INITIAL SETTINGS MENU
Angle Indicator
• Default setting: On
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
OSD Language
On Screen Display
Angle Indicator
Background
Screen Saver
On
Off
Initial Settings
If you prefer not to see the camera icon onscreen during multi-angle scenes on DVD
discs, change this setting to Off.
Background
• Default setting: Pioneer Logo
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
OSD Language
On Screen Display
Angle Indicator
Background
Screen Saver
Pioneer Logo
Black
Initial Settings
This specifies what is displayed on-screen
when the player is stopped.
Screen Saver
• Default setting: On
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
OSD Language
On Screen Display
Angle Indicator
Background
Screen Saver
On
Off
Initial Settings
If a constant image is displayed on a
conventional CRT-type TV, it can ‘burn in’
leaving a ghost image on the screen. Switch
to On to make sure that a constant image is
not displayed for a dangerously long time.
Options
Parental Lock
• Default level: Off
• Default password: none
• Default country code: us (2119)
Some DVD Video discs feature a Parental
Lock level. If your player is set to a lower level
than the disc, the disc won’t play. This gives
you some control about what your children
watch on your DVD player.
Some discs also support the Country Code
feature. The player does not play certain
scenes on these discs, depending on the
country code you set.
Before you can set the Parental Lock level or
the Country Code you must register a
password. As the password owner, you can
change the Parental Lock level or Country
Code whenever you like. You can also change
the password.
• Not all discs that you may consider
inappropriate for your children use the
Parental Lock feature. These discs will
always play without requiring the
password first.
• If you forget your password, you’ll need
to reset the player to it’s factory settings,
then register a new pass-word.
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INITIAL SETTINGS MENU
Registering a new password
You must register a password before you can
change the Parental Lock level or enter a
Country Code.
1Select ‘Password’.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Parental Lock
Bonus Group
Auto Disc Menu
Group Playback
DVD Playback Mode
CD Playback
Password
Level Change
Country Code
2Use the number buttons to enter a 4digit password.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Parental Lock: Register Code Number
3
4
1
2
The numbers you enter show up as asterisks
(*) on-screen.
Changing your password
To change your password, confirm your
existing password then enter a new one.
1Select ‘Password Change’.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Parental Lock
Bonus Group
Auto Disc Menu
Group Playback
DVD Playback Mode
CD Playback
Password Change
Level Change
Country Code
2Use the number buttons to enter your
existing password, then press ENTER.
• The numbers appear as asterisks as you
enter them.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Parental Lock : Password Change
Password
New Password
1
**
*
3Press ENTER to register the password
and return to the Options menu screen.
If you forget your password, you can reset
the system then register a new one.
3Enter a new password.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Parental Lock : Password Change
Password
New Password
4Press ENTER to register the new
password and return to the Options
menu screen.
****
4
2
5
3
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INITIAL SETTINGS MENU
Setting/changing the Parental Lock
level
1 Select ‘Level Change’.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Parental Lock
Bonus Group
Auto Disc Menu
Group Playback
DVD Playback Mode
CD Playback
Password Change
Level Change
Country Code
2 Use number buttons to enter your
password, then press ENTER.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Parental Lock : Level Change
Password
1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 off
**
*
3 Select a new level.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Parental Lock : Level Change
Password
****
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 off
Move the cursor button left to lock more levels
(more discs will require the password); move
right to unlock levels. You can’t lock level 1.
Setting/changing the Country Code
You may also want to refer to the Country
code list.
1 Select ‘Country Code’.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Parental Lock
Bonus Group
Auto Disc Menu
Group Playback
DVD Playback Mode
CD Playback
Password Change
Level Change
Country Code
2 Use number buttons to enter your
password, then press ENTER.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Parental Lock : Change Country Code
Password
Country Code List
us
1
**
Code
2 1 1 9
*
3 Select a country code.
There are two ways you can do this.
• Select by code letter: Use the cursor up/down
buttons to change the country code.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Parental Lock : Change Country Code
Password
Country Code List
us
***
Code
2 1 1 9
*
4 Press ENTER to set the new level and
return to the Options menu screen.
• Select by code number:
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INITIAL SETTINGS MENU
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Parental Lock : Change Country Code
Passwor d
Country Code ListCode
us
***
2 1 1 9
*
4Press ENTER to set the new Country
Code and return to the Options menu
screen.
• Changing the country code does not
take effect until the next disc is loaded
(or the current disc is reloaded).
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Bonus Group : Key Number Input
2
*
*
*
• If you eject the disc, switch the power
off, or unplug the player, you will need to
re-enter the key number.
Auto Disc Menu
• Default setting: On
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Parental Lock
Bonus Group
Auto Disc Menu
Group Playback
DVD Playback Mode
CD Playback
On
Off
This specifies whether the menu (Top menu)
is automatically displayed after loading a
disc. Set to On if you want the menu
displayed automatically, or Off if you don’t
want it displayed.
• Some DVD discs display a menu
automatically regardless of this setting.
If you press 3 while a disc is loading,
this setting is ignored.
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INITIAL SETTINGS MENU
CD Playback
• Default setting: PCM Playback
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
When set to PCM Playback, playback is
optimized for standard audio CDs. You can
also play DTS CDs, however you may notice
some noise when a DTS CD starts playing.
Also, speakers which were set to Small in
the Speaker Installation screen are
automatically set to Large. This is not a
malfunction.
When set to DTS CD Playback, playback is
optimized for DTS CDs. In this mode you
cannot play standard audio CDs through the
analog outputs. Change the setting back to
PCM Playback to play standard CDs.
Parental Lock
Bonus Group
Auto Disc Menu
Group Playback
DVD Playback Mode
CD Playback
Speaker Installation
• Set in Setup Navigator (default: L/R:
Large | C: Large | LS/RS: Large| SW:
On )
You only need to make this setting if you
connected this player to your amplifier using
the 5.1 channel analog outputs.
This setting does not affect digital audio
output.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
Audio Output Mode
Speaker Installation
Speaker Distance
Channel Level
‰ 2 Channel
‰ Fix
Speakers
Audio Output Mode
• Set in Setup Navigator (Default: 2
Channel)
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
If you connected this player to your amplifier
using the 5.1 channel analog outputs (front,
surround, center and subwoofer outs), set
this to 5.1 Channel; if you connected only
the stereo outs, set to 2 Channel.
Audio Output Mode
Speaker Installation
Speaker Distance
Channel Level
2 Channel
5.1 Channel
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INITIAL SETTINGS MENU
Use the Speaker Installation screen to tell
the player what kinds of speakers you have
connected.
1 Use the cursor buttons to move the
cursor up/down to select a speaker.
• The L and R, and RS and LS speakers
are paired; you can’t set them differently.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Speakers
L
C
R
RS
LS
SW
Large
Large
Large
Large
Large
On
2 Move the cursor right to modify the
selected speaker.
3 Use the cursor buttons to change
the current setting.
• You can see the effect of your changes
in the room graphic on the right of the
screen.
• Except for the subwoofer, you can set
speaker size to Large or Small. If the
main speaker cone in the speaker is
12cm or more, set to Large, otherwise
set to Small (or Off if you don’t have
that speaker).
• If you set the front L and R speakers to
Small, the center and surround speak-
ers are automatically set to Small and
the subwoofer to On.
• The subwoofer can only be set to On or
Off.
4
Move the
cursor button left to go back
to the speaker list if you want to modify
another speaker, or press ENTER to exit
the Speaker Installation screen.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Taking care of your player
and discs
Handling discs
When holding discs of any type, take care
not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on
the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or
by the center hole and edge.
Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback
performance. Take care also not to scratch
the label side of the disc. Although not as
fragile as the recorded side, scratches can
still result in a disc becoming unusable.
Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry
cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center
to the outside edge as shown in the diagram
below.
Wipe lightly from the center of the
disc using straight strokes.
Storing discs
Although CDs and DVD discs are more
durable than vinyl records, you should still
take care to handle and store discs correctly.
When you're not using a disc, return it to its
case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs
in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight).
Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the
disc, or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other
sharp-tipped writing instrument. These could
all damage the disc.
For more detailed care information see the
instructions that come with discs.
Do not load more than one disc into the
player at a time.
Discs to avoid
Discs spin at high speed inside the player. If
you can see that a disc is cracked, chipped,
warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk
using it in your player—you could end up
damaging the unit.
Don’t wipe the disc surface using
circular strokes.
If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol,
or a commercially available CD/DVD
cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly.
Never use benzine, thinner or other cleaning
agents, including products designed for
cleaning vinyl records.
This unit is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped
discs is not recommended for this product.
Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in
connection with the use of shaped discs.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
✗ Place directly on top of an amplifier, or
other component in your stereo system
that becomes hot in use.
✗ Use near a television or monitor as you
may experience interference—especially
if the television uses an indoor antenna.
✗ Use in a kitchen or other room where
the player may be exposed to smoke or
steam.
✗ Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover
with cloth—this may prevent proper
cooling of the unit.
✗ Place on an unstable surface, or one
that is not large enough to support all
four of the unit’s feet.
Moving the player
If you need to move the player, first press
STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn
the player off. Wait for --OFF-- to disappear
from the display, then unplug the power
cord. Never lift or move the unit during
playback—discs rotate at a high speed and
may be damaged.
Power cord caution
Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do
not pull out the plug by tugging the cord,
and never touch the power cord when your
hands are wet, as this could cause a short
circuit or electric shock. Do not place the
unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on
the power cord or pinch the cord in any other
way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it
with other cords. The power cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be
stepped on. A damaged power cord can
cause a fire or give you an electric shock.
Check the power cord once in a while. If you
find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer
authorized service center or your dealer for a
replacement.
Cleaning the pickup lens
The DVD player’s lens should not become
dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it
should malfunction due to dust or dirt,
consult your nearest Pioneer-authorized
service center. Although lens cleaners for CD
players are commercially available, we do
not recommend using them since some may
damage the lens.
Problems with condensation
Condensation may form inside the player if it
is brought into a warm room from outside, or
if the temperature of the room rises quickly.
Although the condensation won’t damage
the player, it may temporarily impair its
performance. For this reason you should
leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature
for about an hour before switching on and
using.
Hints on installation
We want you to enjoy using this unit for
years to come, so please bear in mind the
following points when choosing a suitable
location for it:
Do...
✓ Use in a well-ventilated room.
✓ Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such
as a table, shelf or stereo rack.
Don’t...
✗ Use in a place exposed to high tempera-
tures or humidity, including near
radiators and other heat-generating
appliances.
✗ Place on a window sill or other place
where the player will be exposed to
direct sunlight.
✗ Use in an excessively dusty or damp
environment.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Language code list
Language (Language code letter), Language code
Japanese (ja), 1001
English (en), 0514
French (fr), 0618
German (de), 0405
Italian (it), 0920
Spanish (es), 0519
Chinese (zh), 2608
Dutch (nl), 1412
Portuguese (pt), 1620
Swedish (sv), 1922
Russian (ru), 1821
Korean (ko), 1115
Greek (el), 0512
Afar (aa), 0101
Abkhazian (ab), 0102
Afrikaans (af), 0106
Amharic (am), 0113
Arabic (ar), 0118
Assamese (as), 0119
Aymara (ay), 0125
Azerbaijani (az), 0126
Bashkir (ba), 0201
Byelorussian (be), 0205
Bulgarian (bg), 0207
Bihari (bh), 0208
Bislama (bi), 0209
Bengali (bn), 0214
Tibetan (bo), 0215
Breton (br), 0218
Catalan (ca), 0301
Corsican (co), 0315
Czech (cs), 0319
Welsh (cy), 0325
Danish (da), 0401
Sinhalese (si), 1909
Slovak (sk), 1911
Slovenian (sl), 1912
Samoan (sm), 1913
Shona (sn), 1914
Somali (so), 1915
Albanian (sq), 1917
Serbian (sr), 1918
Siswati (ss), 1919
Sesotho (st), 1920
Sundanese (su), 1921
Swahili (sw), 1923
Tamil (ta), 2001
Te lugu (te), 2005
Ta jik (tg), 2007
Thai (th), 2008
Tigrinya (ti), 2009
Tu rkmen (tk), 2011
Tagalog (tl), 2012
Setswana (tn), 2014
Tonga (to), 2015
Tu rkish (tr), 2018
Tsonga (ts), 2019
Ta tar (tt), 2020
Tw i (tw), 2023
Ukrainian (uk), 2111
Urdu (ur), 2118
Uzbek (uz), 2126
Vietnamese (vi), 2209
Volapük (vo), 2215
Wolof (wo), 2315
Xhosa (xh), 2408
Yoruba (yo), 2515
Zulu (zu), 2621
Country code list
Country, Country code, Country code letter
Argentina, 0118, ar
Australia, 0121, au
Austria, 0120, at
Belgium, 0205, be
Brazil, 0218, br
Canada, 0301, ca
Chile, 0312, cl
China, 0314, cn
Denmark, 0411, dk
Finland, 0609, fi
France, 0618, fr
Germany, 0405, de
Hong Kong, 0811, hk
India, 0914, in
Indonesia, 0904, id
Italy, 0920, it
Japan, 1016, jp
Korea, Republic of, 1118, kr
Malaysia, 1325, my
Mexico, 1324, mx
Netherlands, 1412, nl
New Zealand, 1426, nz
Norway, 1415, no
Pakistan, 1611, pk
Philippines, 1608, ph
Portugal, 1620, pt
Russian Federation, 1821, ru
Singapore, 1907, sg
Spain, 0519, es
Sweden, 1905, se
Switzerland, 0308, ch
Taiwan, 2023, tw
Thailand, 2008, th
United Kingdom, 0702, gb
United States of America, 2119, us
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Selecting languages using
the language code list
Some of the language options (such as ‘DVD
Language’ in the Setup Navigator) allow you
to set your prefered language from any of the
136 languages listed in the language code
list on the previous page.
1 Select ‘Other Language’.
2 Use the cursor left/right button to
highlight either the language name or
code number.
3 Use the cursor up/down buttons to
change the language or code number.
• You can also use the number buttons if
you’re entering a language code.
See the language code list on the previous
page for a complete list of langauges and
codes.
Glossary
Analog audio
An electrical signal that directly represents
sound. Compare this to digital audio which
can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect
representation of sound. See also Digitalaudio.
Aspect ratio
The width of a TV screen relative to its height.
Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the
screen is almost square); widescreen models
are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide
as it is high). See also page 55.
Dolby Digital 1
Using a maximum of 5.1 channels of audio,
this high quality surround system is used in
many of the finer movie theaters around the
world.
The on-screen display shows which channels
are active, for example showing 3/2.1. The 3
being the two front channels and the center
channel; the 2 being the surround channels,
and the .1 being the LFE channel.
R
DTS
DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS
is a surround system different from Dolby
Digital that has become a popular surround
sound format for movies.
Dynamic range
The difference between the quietest and
loudest sounds possible in an audio signal
(without distorting or getting lost in noise).
Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are
capable of a very wide dynamic range,
delivering dramatic cinema-like effects.
File extension
A tag added to the end of a filename to
indicate the type of file. For example, “.mp3”
indicates an MP3 file.
Interlaced video
A method of displaying a picture in which
odd-numbered lines are updated in one
pass, then even-numbered lines updated in
the next.
MP3
MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed
audio file format. Files are recognized by
their file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
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MPEG audio
An audio format used on Video CDs and
some DVD discs. This unit can convert
MPEG audio to PCM format for wider
compatibility with digital recorders and AV
amplifiers. See also PCM.
MPEG video
The video format used for Video CDs and
DVDs. Video CD uses the older MPEG-1
standard, while DVD uses the newer and
much better quality MPEG-2 standard.
Packed PCM (DVD-Audio only)
A lossless compression system that enables
more PCM audio to be stored on a DVDAudio disc than would otherwise be possible.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
The most common system of encoding
digital audio, found on CDs and DAT.
Excellent quality, but requires a lot of data
compared to formats such as Dolby Digital
and MPEG audio. For compatibility with
digital audio recorders (CD, MD and DAT)
and AV amplifiers with digital inputs, this
unit can convert Dolby Digital, DTS and
MPEG audio to PCM. See also Digital audio.
PBC (PlayBack Control) (Video CD only)
A system of navigating a Video CD through
on-screen menus recorded onto the disc.
Especially good for discs that you would
normally not watch from beginning to end all
at once—karaoke discs, for example.
Progressive scan video
Also called non-interlaced video, this method
of displaying a picture updates all the lines
in one pass, resulting in a more stable,
flicker-free image than interlaced video (for a
given scanning rate).
Regions (DVD-Video only)
These associate discs and players with
particular areas of the world. This unit will
only play discs that have compatible region
codes. You can find the region code of your
unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs
are compatible with more than one region
(or all regions).
S1 S-video output
This S-video output is not available
S2 S-video output
S2 is an enhanced version of S-video which,
in addition to aspect ratio information,
contains letterbox / pan & scan information.
Widescreen TVs which are compatible with
S2 S-video automatically switch aspect ratio
according to the signal. See also page 55.
Sampling frequency
The rate at which sound is measured to be
turned into digital audio data. The higher the
rate, the better the sound quality, but the
more digital information is generated.
Standard CD audio has a sampling frequency of 44.1kHz, which means 44,100
samples (measurements) per second. See
also Digital audio.
Slidshow (DVD, Video CD/Super VCD)
A feature of some DVD discs in which still
pictures recorded on the disc cycle automatically as the audio is played. See also
Browsable Picture.
Super Audio CD (SACD)
Super Audio CD is a high quality audio disc
format that can accomodate high sampling
rate stereo and multi-channel audio, as well
as conventional CD audio all on the same
disc.
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Troubleshooting
Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something
wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another
component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble
cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service
center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Problem
The disc won’t play or is
automatically ejected after
loading.
Picture playback stops and the
operation buttons cannot be
used.
New settings made in the
Setup screen menus while a
disc is playing are ineffective.
Settings are canceled.
Cause / Remedy
• Make sure the disc is free from dirt and dust and is not
damaged
• Make sure the disc is loaded with the label side face-up and
aligned properly in the disc tray guide.
• Incompatible region number: If the region number on a DVDVideo disc does not match the number on the player, the disc
cannot be used
• Condensation inside the player: Allow time for condensation to
evaporate. Avoid using the player near an air-conditioning unit.
• Disc is loaded upside down: Reload the disc with the label side
face up.
• Press 7, then start playback again (3).
• Switch the power off once, unplug from the wall socket, then
plug back in and switch on again using the front panel
STANDBY/ON button.
• Some settings can be changed while a disc is playing, but are
not effective until the disc is stopped then restarted: Press 7, then
start playback again (3).
• When the power is cut due to power failure or by unplugging
the power cord, settings will be canceled: Press STANDBY/ON
on the front panel to turn the player off. Wait for -OFF- to disappear from the display, then unplug the power cord.
The remote control doesn't
seem to work.
• The CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel is connected: Point the
remote control at the connected component to control this player.
• The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with
the remote sensor is too wide: Use the remote within its operating
range
• The batteries are exhausted: Put in new ones
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Problem
No picture/No color.
Screen is stretched or aspect
does not change.
Picture disturbance during
playback or the picture is dark.
Cause / Remedy
• Check that the VIDEO OFF indicator is not lit. If it is, press the
VIDEO OFF button.
• When set to progressive video output, there is no video output
from the composite or S-video outputs.
• The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is incorrect
• This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard.
Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this type
of disc is played back, stripes etc., may appear on some sections
of the picture depending on the TV. This is not a malfunction.
• Due to the player ’s copy protection circuits, connection of this
device through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording or
cause picture problems. This is not a malfunction.
No audio, or audio is distorted.
• No audio is output during slow motion playback or when
scanning discs other than audio CDs
• Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch your
amplifier to the player's analog outputs.
• Check that the disc is free from dust and dirt, and that it is not
damaged
• Check that all interconnects are firmly inserted.
• Check that the plugs and terminals are free of dirt, oxide, etc.
and clean if necessary. Also check the cable for damage.
• Make sure the player's output is not connected to the amplifier's phono (turntable) inputs.
Cannot listen to high-sampling
rate audio through the digital
output.
Cannot output 192kHz or
176.4kHz digital audio.
Cannot output 96kHz or
88.2kHz digital audio.
No DTS audio output.
Cause / Remedy
• This is due to differences in the audio format and is not a
malfunction.
• Make sure that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off
• As a copy-protection measure, some DVDs do not output 96kHz
audio. In this case, even if set to Down Sample Off, the player
automatically outputs the audio at 48 kHz. This is not a malfunction.
• The player does not output digital audio at these sampling
rates. The digital output is automatically downsampled.
• Check that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off
• Some discs are digital copy protected and do not output high
sampling rate digital audio. In this case the output is automatically downsampled.
• If this unit is connected to a non-DTS compatible amplifier or
decoder using a digital audio cable, set DTS Out to DTS 3 PCM.
If you do not do this, noise will be output when you play a DTS
disc.
• If this unit is connected to a DTS-compatible amplifier or
decoder using a digital audio cable, check the amplifier settings,
and that the cable is properly connected.
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Problem
Audio mix does not sound
right or sounds incomplete
(for example, inaudible ).
Disc containing the MP3 tracks
won’t play.
Can’t hear effect of
TruSurround.
Cause / Remedy
• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel if
you've connected to the stereo inputs on your amplifier or TV
• This player is compatible with multi-session discs, but only
plays sessions that are closed.
• If the message UNPLAYABLE MP3 FORMAT is displayed when
you try to play a disc/track, check the audio file formats.
• TruSurround does not work with CD, MP3, or
96kHz linear PCM DVD.
• The TruSurround effect is only output through the AUDIO OUT
(2ch) analog audio outputs.
• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel
• The effectiveness of TruSurround varies with the disc.
• Static electricity or other external
influences may cause malfunctioning of
this unit. In this case, unplug the power
cord and then plug back in. This will
usually reset the unit for proper
operation. If this does not correct the
problem, please consult your nearest
Pioneer service center.
FAROUDJA WARRANTY STATEMENT
Faroudja®, a division of Genesis Microchip Inc. warranties that its products will
substantially conform to published specifications, subject to the terms and conditions
below. These warranties are limited to the first purchaser of the products ("Purchaser")
for the period listed below from the date of sale.
Video Processors:Two (2) years limited parts and labor
DVD Drives:One (1) year limited parts and labor
Plasmas (HD20 version): Four (4) years limited parts and labor
(Image burn-in is not covered)
Projectors:
DILA3 and DLPHD20Two (2) years limited parts and labor
(Image burn-in is not covered)
DILA2Three (3) years limited parts and labor
(Image burn-in is not covered)
These limited warranties are contingent upon proper use and installation and does not apply
to products damaged as a result of accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, improper
installation, unusual physical or electrical stress or unauthorized repair. Image burn-in on
display devices is not covered under warranty. See individual product warranty statement
for warranty limitations. All warranty claims should be made at the place of purchase. No
products may be returned to Faroudja without its consent. If requested by Faroudja,
Purchaser must provide proof of purchase and return defective products to Faroudja with
the appropriate Return Material Authorization (RMA) completed, a Faroudja RMA number
assigned and transportation charges prepaid. Warranty may be void if unit is not returned to
Far
oudja Service in the original shipping carton.
Should a product fail to conform to the warranty above, then Faroudja shall, at Faroudja’s
sole option, (i) repair the non-conforming product or portion thereof, provided that the
product is returned to Faroudja within the warranty period in accordance with the return
procedures set forth above, or (ii) provide Purchaser with replacement for the nonconforming product or portion thereof. The preceding sentence states Faroudja’s entire
liability and Purchaser’s exclusive remedy with respect to breach of the warranty.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED,
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, REGARDING THE PRODUCTS, AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY OTHER
WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS ON THE PART OF FAROUDJA OR GENESIS MICROCHIP INC.
IN NO EVENT WILL FAROUDJA OR GENESIS MICROCHIP INC. BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF
PROFITS OR GOODWILL, OR DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER BY FAROUDJA’S
BREACH OF WARRANTY OR BY FAROUDJA’S SOLE OR
CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE.
FAROUDJA may change product specifications and warranty policy at any time
without notice. The Warranty policy outlined above effective September 1, 2003.
Our most current warranty policy can be viewed online at www.faroudja.com/warranty.
Faroudja
180 Baytech Drive, Suite 110, San Jose, California 95134
Tel: 408-635-4200 Fax: 408-957-0364
www.faroudja.com
A division of Genesis Microchip Inc.
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