Hitachi DV-P303U User Manual
DVP303U
HITACHI
DVD PLAYER
MODEL
DV-P303U
Instruction manual
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Precautions..................................................................................................................................................4
CAUTIONS.............................................................................................................................................4
FCC NOTE (for U.S.A.):........................................................................................................................4
Handling Cautions...................................................................................................................................5
Disc Storage ............................................................................................................................................5
Maintenance of Cabinet ..........................................................................................................................5
Before You Start..........................................................................................................................................5
Accessories..............................................................................................................................................5
Install Batteries in the Remote................................................................................................................5
If remote doesn't operate properly: .........................................................................................................6
Setup............................................................................................................................................................6
General Features......................................................................................................................................6
Disc Markings.........................................................................................................................................7
Description - Front Panel ........................................................................................................................7
Front Panel Controls................................................................................................................................8
Front Panel Display.................................................................................................................................8
Tour of the Remote Control....................................................................................................................9
DVD Function Buttons..........................................................................................................................10
Rear Panel .............................................................................................................................................11
Connections...............................................................................................................................................13
Choosing a Connection .........................................................................................................................13
Before Connection the DVD Player......................................................................................................13
Connection to an Audio System............................................................................................................13
Connection to a TV...............................................................................................................................13
Connection to a TV (For Video)...........................................................................................................14
Basic Functions.........................................................................................................................................14
Playing a Disc........................................................................................................................................14
Before Playback ....................................................................................................................................14
Playback................................................................................................................................................14
Using the Search and Skip Functions....................................................................................................15
Searching through a Chapter or Track ..................................................................................................15
Skipping Tracks.....................................................................................................................................16
Press the NEXT SKIP or BACK SKIP button during playback........................................................................16
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Using Menu Screen on Disc for Playback ............................................................................................16
When Playing a DVD............................................................................................................................16
When playing a VCD(version 2.0)........................................................................................................16
Using Top Menu Screen on Disc to Play DVD ....................................................................................17
Using the Display Function...................................................................................................................18
When Playing a DVD............................................................................................................................18
When Playing a CD/VCD.....................................................................................................................18
Repeat Playback....................................................................................................................................18
Using the REPEAT button....................................................................................................................19
Using the A-B REPEAT button............................................................................................................19
Program Playback and Random Playback ............................................................................................19
Program Playback (DVD/VCD/CD).....................................................................................................19
Random Playback (DVD/VCD/CD).....................................................................................................20
Advanced Functions..................................................................................................................................21
Using the Disc View Function..............................................................................................................21
Track View (VCD)................................................................................................................................21
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Index View (VCD)................................................................................................................................21
Selecting the Audio Language..............................................................................................................22
Using the AUDIO Button......................................................................................................................22
Using the MENU Button.......................................................................................................................22
When playing a VCD............................................................................................................................23
Selecting the Subtitle Language............................................................................................................23
Using the MENU button .......................................................................................................................23
Changing the Camera Angle.................................................................................................................24
Using the ANGLE button......................................................................................................................24
Using the Bookmark Function..............................................................................................................24
Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) ........................................................................................25
Recalling a Marked Scene.....................................................................................................................25
Clearing a Bookmark ............................................................................................................................25
Using the Zoom and 3D Sound Functions............................................................................................25
Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD)................................................................................................25
Using the 3D Sound Function...............................................................................................................26
Changing Setup Menu...............................................................................................................................27
Using the Setup Menu...........................................................................................................................27
Setting Up the Language Features ........................................................................................................27
Using the Player Menu..........................................................................................................................27
Using the Disc Menu Language............................................................................................................28
Setting Up the Language Feature..........................................................................................................28
Using the Audio Language....................................................................................................................28
Using the Subtitle Language.................................................................................................................29
Setting Up the Parental Control ............................................................................................................29
Setting Up the Audio Options...............................................................................................................30
Setting Up the Display Options.............................................................................................................31
Troubleshooting Guide..........................................................................................................................33
Reference...................................................................................................................................................34
Specifications........................................................................................................................................34
Back cover .................................................................................................................................................35
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Precautions
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicat es important instructi ons accompanying the product.
CAUTION: DVD PLAYERS USE AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.
CAUTIONS
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF POWER PLUG TO WI DE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment.
To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and
connectors for connections.
FCC NOTE (for U.S.A.):
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and , if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions , may cause harmful interference to radio communications . However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off an on, the user is encouraged 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 and receiver.
--- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
--- Consult the dealer or an experienced radi o/TV technici an for help.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DVD PLAYER TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
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OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
Note:
• This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 120V, 60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.
• This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number
of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player, this DVD player cannot play the disc.
• This device is protected by U.S. patent numbers 4,631,603 and 4,577,216 and 4,819,098 and other intellectual property
rights. The use of Macrovision's copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended
for home and other limited pay-per-view uses only, unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Handling Cautions
• Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn them all off.
• Do not move the player while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the player's internal parts
may be damaged.
• Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the player.
• Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.
• Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.
• Exterior interference such as lightening and static electricity can affect normal operation of this player. If this occurs, turn
the player off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power
outlet. The player will operate normally.
• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use.
• Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don't intend to use the player for long periods of time.
• Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.
Disc Storage
Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.
• Do not keep und er direct sunlight.
• Keep in a cool ventilated area.
• Store vertically.
• Keep in a clean protection jacket.
Maintenance of Cabinet
For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.
• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.
Before You Start
Accessories
Remote Control
Batteries for Remote Control (AA Size)
Video/Audio Cable
Install Batteries in the Remote
Open the battery cover on the back of the remote.
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2 Insert two AA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.
3 Replace the battery cover.
If remote doesn't operate properly:
• Check the polarity + - of the batteries (Dry-Cell)
• Check if the batteries are drained.
• Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.
• Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.
Setup
General Features
Excellent Sound
The Dolby Digital system developed by Dolby Labs provides crystal clear sound reproduction.
Screen
Video with MPEG-2 compression technology. Both regular and widescreen (16:9) pictures can be viewed.
Slow Motion
An important scene can be viewed in slow motion.
Program Playback
You can program Chapter/Track to play in desired order.
Parental Control
The parental control allows users to set the level necessary to prohibit children from viewing harmful movies such as those
with violence, adult subject matter, etc.
Various On-Screen Menu Functions
You can select various langua ges (Audio/Subtitle) and screen angles while enjoying movies.
Repeat
You can repeat a song or movie simply by pressing the REPEAT button.
DV-P303U
COPY PROTECTION
• Many DVD discs are encoded with copy pro t ection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD player
directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.
• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must by authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Disc Type and Characteristics
This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos:
Disc Types
(Logos)
Recording
Types
Disc
Size
Max.
Playing
Time
Characteristics
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DVD
Audio
+
Video
12
Cm
Singlesided
240 min.
Doublesided
480 min.
• DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG-2
system.
• Various screen and audio functions can be easily selected thr ough the onscreen menu.
8 Cm
VIDEO-CD
Single-
sided
80 min.
Double-
sided
160 min.
Audio
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74 min. • Video with CD sound, VHS quality & MPEG-1 compression
Cm
technology.
+
Video
8 Cm 20 min.
AUDIO-CD
Audio
74 min. • An LP is recorded as an analog signal with more distortion. CD is
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Cm
recorded as a Digital Signal with better audio quality, less distortion and
less deterioration of audio quality over time.
20 min.
8 Cm
* DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I, CD-R and DVD-ROM in this player!
(CDGs play audio only, not graphics.)
Disc Markings
-Playback -NTSC broadcast -Dolby Digital - Stereo disc -Digital Audio -DTS disc
Region system in U.S.A., disc disc
Number Canada, Korea,
Japan, etc.
Playback Region Number
Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the
codes do not match, the disc will not play.
The Region Number for this player is described on the rear panel of the player.
Description - Front Panel
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Front Panel Controls
STANDBY/ON
• When the unit is first p lugged in, the indicator lights. When STANDBY/ON is pressed, the lamp goes out and the player
is turned on.
DISC TRAY
• Press OPEN/CLOSE to open and close the disc tray.
DISPLAY
• Operation indicators are displayed here.
OPEN/CLOSE
• Press to open and close the disc tray.
PLAY/PAUSE
• Begin or pause disc play.
STOP
• Stops disc play.
SKIP
• Use to skip a scene or music.
Front Panel Display
(1) You can now select different viewing points of the scene recorded by different cameras.
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(2) Disc type indicators.
(3) Reverse playback/Pause/Forward playback
(4) Lights when 3D surround is turned on.
(5) DVD: Title number
(6) DVD: Chapter number.
(7) Video/Audio CD: Track number
(8) Repeat play mode
(9) Linear PCM audio output
(10) Dolby Digital audio output
(11) DTS (Digital Theater System) audio output (Digital only)
(12) MPEG-2 Audio output
(13) Displays various messages concerning operations such as PLAY, STOP, LOAD, RANDOM, ...
no DISC: No disc loaded.
OPEN: The disc tray is open.
LOAD: Player is loading disc information.
Tour of the Remote Control
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DVD Function Buttons
(1) DVD POWER Button
• Turns the player on and off.
(2) NUMBER Buttons
(3) REPEAT Button
• Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter, track, or disc.
(4) A-B REPEAT Button
• Marks a segment to repeat between A and B.
(5) SETUP Button
• Brings up the DVD player's Setup menu.
(6) MODE Button
• Allows you to program a specific order.
(7) SEARCH Buttons
• Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc.
(8) STOP Button
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• To stop playback.
(9) SKIP Buttons
• Skip the, Chapter, or Track.
(10) MENU Button
• Brings up the Menu o n a disc.
(11) TOP MENU Button
• Brings up the Top Menu on a disc.
(12) ENTER/DIRECTION Button (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Butto n)
(13) STEP Button
• Advances playback one frame at a time.
(14) AUDIO Button
• Accesses various audio functions on a disc.
(15) OPEN/CLOSE Button
• To open or close the disc tray.
(16) 3D SOUND Button
• To activate the 3D sound.
(17) ZOOM Button
• To magnify part of a picture.
(18) CLEAR Button
• Removes menus or status displays from the screen.
(19) BOOKMARK Button
• To rapidly return to a location of disc.
(20) PLAY/PAUSE Button
• Begin/Pause disc play.
(21) RETURN Button
• Returns to a previous menu.
(22) DISPLAY Button
• Displays the current disc mode.
(23) ANGLE Button
• Accesses various camera angles on a disc.
(24) SUBTITLE Butt on
• Accesses various subtitles on a disc.
Rear Panel
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