Kenwood DV-6050 User Manual
MULTIPLE DVD VCD CD PLAYER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DV-6050
KENWOOD CORPORATION
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO
B60-5324-08 01 (K,P) 0203
Chapter 1: Connection of Equipment
Before applying power
Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A. and Canada........................ AC 120 V only
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN
EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE
PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE
PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO
CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS
INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The marking of products using lasers
(For countries other than U.S.A., U.S.-
Military and Canada)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The marking this product has been classified as Class 1.
It means that there is no danger of hazardous
radiation outside the product.
Location: Back panel
CAUTION
VISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
Inside this laser product, a laser diode classified as
Class 2 laser radiation is contained as alerted by the
internal caution label shown above. Do not stare into
beam.
Location: DVD laser pick-up unit cover inside this
product
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Features
Chapter 1: Connection of Equipment
Compatible with DVD AUDIO, one of the latest
digital audio formats
The DVD AUDIO reproduces 2-channel, 192 kHz,
24-bit sampled digital audio or 6-channel, 96 kHz,
24-bit sampled audio. This innovative technology
has made possible audio reproduction in
unprecedented high quality.
Versatile DVD VIDEO Functions
The DVD provides horizontal resolution of 500
lines, which exceeds that of S VHS video (400
lines) or laserdisc (430 lines).
Multi-audio function: With DVD discs marked
with the 8 icon, the desired language can be
played back by selecting it from up to 8 languages.
(The number of available languages is variable
depending on the discs.)
Accessories
Remote control unit (1)
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the
accessories are present.
If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged
or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If
the unit was shipped to you directly, notify your
shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you
retain the original carton and packing materials in case
you need to move or ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Batteries (R03/AAA) (2)
Coaxial cable (1)Audio/Video cables (1)
Multi-subtitle function: With DVD discs marked
with the 32 icon, the subtitle language can be
selected from up to 32 languages. (The number of
subtitle languages is variable depending on the discs.)
Angle function: With DVD discs marked with the
icon, a single object can be viewed in up to 9
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angles by switching. (The number of available
angles is variable depending on the discs.)
Compatibility with Wide Range of Digital
Surround Software
The unit incorporates Dolby Digital decoder, DTS
decoder, MPEG multi-channel decoder and Packed
PCM decoder so that the users can enjoy the sound
of real cinemas. The unit can also be connected to
the user's existing TV set.
6-Channel Output Terminals
These output terminals can be connected to an
amplifier with 6-channel input compatibility to enjoy
high-bit, high-sampling rate multi-channel sound.
5-Disc Carousel Disc Changer
The disc tray can accommodate up to 5 discs and the
disc can be changed while another disc is being played.
DVD player with CD-R and CD-RW disc*
compatibility
This DVD player can play back tracks recorded in CDR (Compact Disc Recordable) and CD-RW (Compact
Disc Rewritable) as well as those in music CD.
* Only finalized discs can be played back. However,
certain discs may still be unplayable on this player.
MP3 playback capabilities
This player can also play back the MP3 files which
are the latest formats for storage of music data.
However, certain MP3 files may still be unplayable
on this player.
Progressive scanning
The video display format can be switched between
"Interlaced" and "Progressive" scanning.
DV-6050 advanced video technology
The DV-6050 changer includes two different video
processing circuits from Faroudja® that deliver a
superb DVD picture that is close to a high
definition broadcast image when viewed on an
HD-ready TV or monitor.
¶ A Faroudja DCDI™ (Directional Correlation Deinterlacing)
progressive scan processor produces the highest-quality
progressive video output in the industry, providing
superior performance where many progressive scan DVD
players have great difficulty. DCDi’s Motion Adaptive
De-Correlation processes motion information separate
from still information, reducing video artifacts and
distortion such as jagged edges which are very apparent
with motion and diagonal lines. Cross-Color Separation
reduces bleed across colors, and Film and Animation
Detection processes film and animation information
separately, reducing artifacts and distortion in both.
The DV-6050 allows you to use the on-screen menu to
compare the DCDi-processed picture with the
unprocessed picture. See page 38 of the instruction
manual for details.
¶ Faroudja’s Digital Video Enhancement increases
resolution by processing both vertical and horizontal
signals to provide maximum detail. Large edges and
small details are processed independently, providing
optimum edge enhancement, and a DVD image that
approaches the quality of a high-definition broadcast
image.
The Enhancer Gain setting allows you to fine-tune the
amount of Faroudja detail enhancement to increase
sharpness without adding noise or making the picture
look too ‘etched’ or artificial. See page 38 of the
instruction manual for details.
Comparison of DCDi deinterlaced (progressive
scan) output (top) with conventional progressive
scan processing (bottom). Proprietary Faroudja
technology identifies moving images at all angles,
and uses exclusive algorithms to process the
moving edges, producing a smooth image that is
far more film-like than is possible with conventional progressive scan processing. DCDi processing also eliminates coloration artifacts resulting from the deinter-lacing process.
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Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.
Chapter 1: Connection of Equipment
Before applying power ..............................2
Safety precautions ..................................... 2
Features ............................................................3
Accessories ....................................................... 3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................... 6
Systems and Types of Playable Discs................ 8
Unplayable Discs .............................................. 8
Icons Inscribed on DVD Discs ......................... 8
Region Codes of This Player
(DVD VIDEO disc only) ............................... 8
Region codes of the DVD VIDEO discs that can be
played with this player .......................................... 9
Video Formats .................................................. 9
Checking the Video Format......................................... 9
Chapter 1: Connection of Equipment ..... 10
Bofore Start .................................................... 11
Preparation of Remote Control Unit ............. 11
Installing the batteries: ............................................... 11
Remote control range: ................................................ 11
MP3 Files That Can Be Played Back with This
Equipment ................................................. 11
Compressing MP3 files ............................................... 11
Additional information ..............................................11
Restriction by session..................................................11
Connection with a TV or Stereo System ......... 12
To Connect a TV ......................................................... 13
To Connect a Stereo System ...................................... 13
To Set Up of the Player .............................................. 13
Connection with an AV Amplifier ................... 14
To Connect an AV Amplifier ..................................... 15
To Set Up of the Player .............................................. 15
Chapter 2: Controls and indicators ....... 16
Front Panel ..................................................... 17
Display ........................................................... 18
Switching the Display Brightness ............................. 18
Remote Control Unit ...................................... 19
Chapter 3: Basic Operation ................... 20
Configuration of Discs ................................... 21
Turning Power on........................................... 21
STANDBY mode: .........................................................21
Inserting discs ................................................ 22
On Basic Operation ........................................ 22
Opetaion restriction according to the disc or player
status .................................................................... 22
Playing discs ............................................................... 22
Playing discs by changing them ................................ 22
Playing from the selected disc................................... 22
Playing discs by selecting the group, track, title,
chapter or file ....................................................... 23
Skipping a track, chapter or file ................................ 23
Stopping playback...................................................... 23
Still picture display and playback pause .................. 23
Frame-by-frame advance ........................................... 23
Forward search and reverse search............................ 24
Slow playback and reverse slow playback ................ 24
Menu playback of DVD ............................................. 25
Menu playback of P.B.C.-compatible VCD .............. 25
Skipping indexes in DVD AUDIO ............................ 26
Switching still pictures of DVD AUDIO................... 26
Switching the sequential play mode ........................ 26
Switching the time display ........................................ 27
Repeat playback.......................................................... 27
Switching the audio language ................................... 28
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Chapter 4: OSD Operation .................... 29
Basic OSD Operation ..................................... 30
"MAIN" OSD Operation .................................. 31
Selecting the disc to be played ...................................31
Selecting a group, track, title, chapter, folder or file ....31
Time display switching and time search .................. 32
Memory playback ....................................................... 33
Repeat playback.......................................................... 33
A-B repeat playback ................................................... 34
"SOUND" OSD Operation .............................. 35
Switching the audio language ................................... 35
Virtual Surround function ......................................... 35
Cinema Voice function .............................................. 36
Down Mix function ................................................... 36
"VISUAL" OSD Operation............................... 36
Switching the subtitle language ................................ 37
ID3-TAG infomation.................................................. 37
Switching the viewing angle...................................... 37
Adjusting the Noise Reduction ................................. 37
Adjusting the picture quality..................................... 38
Chapter 5: Applied Operations .............. 39
Switching the Play Modes............................... 40
Program Playback .......................................... 40
Registering and playing the program ....................... 40
Clearing the program ..................................................41
Stopping program playback .......................................41
Disc Random Playback ................................... 41
Stopping disc random playback ................................ 41
All Random Playback...................................... 41
Stopping all random playback ................................... 41
MP3 disc Operation ........................................ 42
Bonus Group .................................................. 42
Chapter 6: Various Setups ..................... 43
Basic Operations in Setup Screen .................. 44
"MAIN" Setting ............................................... 45
When "MAIN" is selected in "SET UP MENU": ....... 45
"Rating" Setting .......................................................... 47
Input of Password ...................................................... 47
"SOUND" Setting ............................................ 48
When "SOUND" is selected in "SET UP MENU": ... 48
"Speaker Setting"........................................................ 50
Distance Setting.......................................................... 53
Chapter 7: Other Information ............... 58
To Be Noted .................................................... 59
Symptoms and Treatment .............................. 61
Glossary .......................................................... 63
Specifications ................................................. 65
"VISUAL" Setting ............................................ 54
When "VISUAL" is selected in "SET UP MENU": .... 54
Disc Language Code Table.............................. 57
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before
operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on the appliance
and in the instruction manual. Follow all the safety and operating
instructions. These safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
1. Power sources – The appliance should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the instruction
manual or as marked on the appliance. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
appliance dealer or local power company. For appliances
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the instruction manual.
2. Power-cord protection – Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, pay particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appliance.
Never pull or stretch
the cord.
CAUTION – Polarization – This appliance may be
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equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will
fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
4. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The appliance
should be situated so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation.
To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or a tablecloth on the appliance. Place the appliance at least 10 cm
away from the walls.
Do not use the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings. This
appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
5. Water and moisture –
dripping and splashing - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc. Do not place an object containing liquid,
such as a flower vase, on the appliance.
6. Temperature – The appliance may not function properly if
used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The ideal
ambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F).
7. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not
place a flaming object, such as a candle or lantern, on or near
the appliance.
8. Electric shock – Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall and liquid is not spilled into the enclosure through
openings. If a metal objects, such as a hair pin or a needle,
comes into contact with the inside of this appliance, a
dangerous electric shock may result. For families with
children, never permit children to put anything, especially
metal, inside this appliance.
The appliance shall not be exposed to
9. Enclosure removal – Never remove the enclosure. If the
internal parts are touched accidentally, a serious electric
shock might occur.
10.Magnetic fields – Keep the appliance away from sources of
magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker systems, radios,
motorized toys or magnetized objects.
11.Cleaning – Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol,
paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet.
Use a clean dry cloth.
12.Accessories – Do not place this appliance on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the appliance. Any mounting of the appliance should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An
appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
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Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
13.Lightning – For added protection for this appliance during
a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line
surges.
14.Abnormal smell – If an abnormal smell or smoke is
detected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplug the
appliance from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer or
nearest service center.
POWER OFF!
15.Damage requiring service – The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance.
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally by
following the instruction manual. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the instruction manual as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the appliance to its normal
operation.
E The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
F. The appliance exhibits a marked change in performance.
16. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond that described in the instruction manual.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service
personnel.
17.Outdoor antenna grounding – If an outside antenna is
connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built up static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUND
CLAMPS
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMP
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
18.Power lines – An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
19. AC outlets – Do not connect other audio equipment with
a power consumption larger than that specified to the AC
outlet on the rear panel. Never connect other electrical
appliances, such as an iron or toaster, to it to prevent fire or
electric shock.
20. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
21. Attachment – Do not use attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
22. Replacement parts – When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
23. Safety check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operating
condition.
Notes:
1. Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment.
2. Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units provided with
antenna terminals.
3. Item 17 complies with UL in the U.S.A.
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Systems and Types of Playable Discs
DVD AUDIO
12 cm
or
8 cm
DVD VIDEO
12 cm
or
8 cm
VCD
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO
12 cm
or
8 cm
CD (CD-R, CD-RW)
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
12 cm
or
8 cm
Unplayable Discs
Never attempt to play a Photo CD on this unit.
Other discs which cannot be played on this unit:
¶ SACD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RAM, DVD-RW,
DVD+R/+RW, CD-ROM (Except MP3 disc [ISO
9660 level 1 and level 2]), VSD, CDV*, CD-G*,
CD-EG*, CD-EXTRA*, etc.
* Only the audio part can be reproduced.
¶ A DVD VIDEO disc with a region code which does
not match this unit or without a region code. For
details, see "Region Codes of This Player".
¶ When the video format of a disc differs from that
of the TV in use, the disc cannot be played normally.
For details, see "Video Formats". 9
Icons Inscribed on DVD Discs
ALL
Indicates the playable region code.
8
Indicates the number of languages in the audio.
The figure in the icon shows the number (max. 8
languages).
32
Indicates the number of available subtitle
languages. The figure in the icon shows the number (max.
32 subtitle languages).
9
Indicates the number of viewing angles which
can be viewed with the angle function. The figure in the
icon shows the number (max. 9 angles).
16:9 LB
Indicates the number of available aspect
ratios. LB stands for Letter Box and PS stands for Pan &
Scan. (The example shown means that the 16:9 video
can be converted into letterbox.)
Region Codes of This Player
(DVD VIDEO disc only)
A region code defined for each country or area is
assigned for each DVD VIDEO player, so it cannot play
a DVD VIDEO disc if its region code do not match
that of this unit. Also, a disc which does not contain
any region code may sometimes be unable to be played
on the player.
When purchasing a DVD VIDEO disc, make sure that
it has a region code which can be played on your
player.
Region Code of Player:
1
Usable Country or Area : Canada, United States,
American Samoa, Bermuda, Johnston Island,
Midway Islands, Puerto Rico, St. Pierre and
Miquelon, United States Virgin, Wake Island
Region Code of Player :
2
Usable Country or Area : Albania, Andorra,
Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech,
Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Ireland,
Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon,
Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands,
Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar,
Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia,
Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland,
Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic,
Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom,
Vatican City State, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Channel
Islands, Faeroe Islands, Gibraltar, Greenland,
Isle of Man, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands
Region Code of Player :
3
Usable Country or Area : Brunei Darussalam,
Cambodia, Indonesia, Korea, Laos, Malaysia,
Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet
Nam, East Timor, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan
Region Code of Player :
4
Usable Country or Area : Antigua and Barbuda,
Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize,
Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,
Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador,
El Salvador, Fiji, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana,
Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Kiribati, Marshall
Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Nauru, New
Zealand, Nicaragua, Palau, Panama, Papua
New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Saint
Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint
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Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Solomon
Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago,
Tuvalu, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Anguilla,
British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands,
Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Cook Islands,
Falkland Islands, French Guiana, French
Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Guam, Martinique,
Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, New
Caledonia, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern
Mariana Islands, Pitcairn, Tokelau, Turks and
Caicos Islands, Wallis and Futuna Islands
Region Code of Player :
Usable Country or Area : Afghanistan, Algeria,
Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus,
Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi,
Cameroon, CapeVerde, Central Africa, Chad,
Comoros, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti,
Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia,
Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, GuineaBissau, India, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic,
Latvia, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Madagascar,
Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius,
Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique,
Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea,
Pakistan, Russia, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe,
Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri
Lanka, Sudan, Tadzhikistan, Tanzania, Togo,
Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine,
Uzbekistan, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe, British
Indian Territory, Jammu and Kashmir, Mayotte,
Reunion, St. Helena ex. dep., Western Sahara
Region Code of Player :
Usable Country or Area : China
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Region codes of the DVD VIDEO discs
that can be played with this player
This player can play back a DVD VIDEO disc which carries
the corresponding code to the region code of the player
shown in the table above, a marking containing the
region code of the player or the “ALL” marking shown
below. Even when a DVD VIDEO disc does not carry any
indication of the region code, it may sometimes unable
to be played on this player due to certain restrictions.
ALL
Video Formats
The TV picture display and disc signal systems can be
divided roughly into two TV formats (NTSC and PAL).
They are variable depending on countries and areas.
This unit reproduces NTSC discs in NTSC format. (This
unit can not play PAL discs.)
TV formats in major countries
NTSC : Japan, Taiwan, Korea, USA, Canada, Mexico,
Philippines, Chile, etc.
PAL : China, U.K., Germany, Australia, New Zealand,
Kuwait, Singapore, etc.
Checking the Video Format
Check the video format of the VCD and DVD discs to be
played on the player as described below.
1. Check if the video formats of the TV to be used and
disc to be played match each other.
¶ For details, refer to the instructions provided with
the TV and disc.
2. When the TV is switchable between NTSC and
PAL, set the TV format according to the disc format.
TV Format Playable Disc Format
NTSC only
PAL only
NTSC/PAL
switchable
¶ Correct video cannot be reproduced if the video formats
of the TV and disc do not match.
When the video formats are different : Try playing the
disc. If the video formats of the disc and TV do not match,
the played video may be black and white or become as
shown below.
Top and bottom edges are not
displayed.
Top and bottom areas are
dark.
Picture turbulence due to sync
unmatching.
NTSC
PAL
NTSC/PAL
Region Code of Player :
Usable place : Exclusively for use in aircraft
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This manual describes the standard, most typical connections of the player. When an associated system component
is connected, also refer to their instruction manuals.
For details on the connection of the following components, see the indicated reference pages.
Before Start !
Preparation of Remote Control Unit !
MP3 Files That Can Be Played Back with This Equipment !
Connection with a TV or Stereo System @
Connection with an AV Amplifier $
Connection of Equipment
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Before Start
Do not insert the power cord plugs of the player and the
connected components until all of the components have
been connected.
Be sure to insert all connection cables securely. If a cable
is plugged incompletely, lack of video, lack of audio or
noise may result.
Before connecting or disconnecting a connection cord,
be sure to unplug the power plug from the wall power
outlet. If a connection cable is connected or disconnected
while the power plug is left connected, malfunction or
equipment damage may result.
When a DVD AUDIO disc is played, the player can output
audio signals at very high frequencies. As this may
sometimes lead to speaker damage due to a high-volume
sound, do not set "Audio Filter" to "Filter 110 kHz" when
the speakers in use are not suitable for high-frequency
reproduction. o
Also, be sure to check the actual sound level when
increasing or decreasing the volume control setting.
Preparation of Remote Control Unit
Installing the batteries:
Open the cover and insert the batteries (R03/AAA) by
observing the polarity marking.
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Remote control range:
6m
If the remote is used outside this
area, correct operations will not be
possible.
¶ When the controllable distance of the remote
reduces, replace both batteries with new ones.
¶ Do not install the player in a place where the remote
control sensor is subjected to direct sunlight or the
light of a fluorescent lamp base on high-frequency
lighting (inverter system, etc.). Otherwise, the control
range of the remote will be reduced.
MP3 Files That Can Be Played Back with This Equipment
Compressing MP3 files
Please set up the transfer bit rate setting for the compression
software when compressing MP3 files as follows:
MP3 file: 128kbps recommended (32 kbps-320 kbps)
¶ This unit is compatible with 32kHz, 44.1kHz
(recommended) and 48 kHz samplimg frequencies.
Categorizing folders
As MP3 files are compressed into high-quality sound files
at an extremely high rate of compression, it is possible
to record several times more tracks than audio CDs onto
a single medium. It is therefore convenient to split the
tracks into different folders by genre, artist or album for
retrieval and repeat playback purposes.
¶ A maximum of 999 folders or a maximum of 999
files can be stored on a single media.
¶ There are cases where it is not possible to save
folders in the desired sequence depending on the
software being used.
Additional information
Usable formats :
ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (excluding expanded formats)
Text display
Both file and folder names are displayed in up 8
uppercase alphanumeric characters.
Time display
With a MP3 files, only the "Single Time" information is
displayed.
ID3-TAG infomation
This unit is compatible with Versions 1.
"Digital" output from MP3 files
This unit outputs digital signal during playback of an
MP3 file, but digital copy of this signal is not possible.
Restriction by session
This unit can play back only the closed sessions.
With CD-DA
With a multi-session disc, this unit plays back the first
session only.
With MP3 files
Note on the multi-session disc and CD-DA (music data)
¶ This unit is compatible with multi-session discs.
¶ The music CD data (CD-DA data) can be played
only when its first session is composed of music
CD data (CD-DA data).
The second and later sessions are not played back.
However, when "the number of sessions is '2'" and
"its second session is composed of music CD data
(CD-DA data)", the music CD data (CD-DA) can
be played back.
Connection of Equipment
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Connection with a TV or Stereo System (Select the video connection method according to the TV in use)
Component video connection:
To color difference (CR,CB) input jack
To luminance (Y) input jack
Component video cable (optional)
Chapter 1: Connection of Equipment
TV
Connection of Equipment
When S-Video cable is connected, the ordinary video connection is not necessary.
S Video connection: To S Video input connector
S Video cable (optional)
Audio/Video connection: To Audio, Video input jack
Audio/ Video cable (provided)
Stereo system
Audio connection: To audio input jacks
Audio cable (optional)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT switch :
Select the scanning method of the Component Video output using the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT switch on the rear panel.
INTERLACE: Scanning method is fixed at interlaced scanning.
PROGRESSIVE: When progressive scanning is unavailable with certain
discs, the scanning method is switched automatically to interlaced
scanning. When the scanning method is changed, the scanning status
will be displayed for a few seconds.
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Connection with a TV or Stereo System
Chapter 1: Connection of Equipment
Do not insert the power cord plugs of the player and the
connected components until all of the components have
been connected.
For details on the connection terminals and functions of
the TV, refer to its instruction manual.
The video output from the player should be connected
directly to the TV. If the video output is connected through
a VCR, the picture displayed on the TV may be disturbed
due to the copy protect function.
To Connect a TV
Audio/Video connection: Connect the MIX LINE OUTPUT
jacks of the player to the audio input jacks of the TV
using the provided audio/video cables. Connect the
VIDEO OUTPUT jack of the player to the video input of the TV using the provided audio/video cables.
S Video connection: If the TV has an S Video input con-
nector, connect the S-VIDEO connector of the player
to it using the S Video cable.
¶ As S Video separates video signal into the luminance
signal (Y) and color signal (C), it can provide sharper
pictures than ordinary video connection.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT switch : Use this switch
to switch the video display format (between Interlaced
and Progressive scanning). Be sure to unplug the power
cord from the power outlet before changing the position of this switch.
To Connect a Stereo System
Audio connection: Connect the MIX LINE OUTPUT jack
of the player to the audio input jacks of the connected
audio component such as a stereo system using the
audio cables.
¶ When playing a disc containing MPEG multi-
channel audio recording, connect the stereo input
to the 6CH. OUTPUT L/R jacks and activate the
DOWN MIX function. fl
To Set Up of the Player
Setup of Menu screen: The language to be used in the
menus of the player can be selected.
¶ The default language set at the factory is English.
"Player Menu Language" Setting R
Setups Related to TV: The following setups can be made
according to the TV connected to the player.
"TV Aspect" Setting t
"TV Mode" Setting t
"TV Monitor Type" Setting t
Connection of Equipment
Component video connection : If the TV has component
video input jacks, connect the Y, CB and CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks of the player to the corre-
sponding jacks on the TV using component video cables.
¶ As component video separate video signal into the
luminance signal (Y) and color difference signals (CB,
CR), it can provide sharper image than the S Video
connection.
¶ Depending on the TV or video monitor in use, the
terminal names may be different from those used
with the player (Y/Pb/Pr or Y/B-Y/R-Y, etc.)
¶ When the TV in use is a HDTV or "Hi-Vision" TV,
connect the component video signals from the player
only to the DVD-compatible input jacks.
CAUTION
Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper
ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire
hazard.
¶ Do not place any objects impairing heat
radiation onto the top of the unit.
¶ Leave some space around the unit (from the
largest outside dimension including projection)
equal to or greater than, shown below.
Top panel : 50 cm Side panel : 10 cm
Back panel : 10 cm
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Connection with an AV Amplifier
Connection of Equipment
Chapter 1: Connection of Equipment
Remove the protective cap before using the
DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector.
Used when the AV amplifier and TV have
the component video connection
capability. #
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Audio cable (optional)
Digital audio connection:
To digital audio input connector
Coaxial cable (provided)
AV am p
Audio/Video connection: To audio, video input jack
Audio/Video cable (provided)
S Video connection : #
When S-Video cable is connected, the ordinary video connection is not necessary.
S Video cable (optional)
6-channel audio connection: To 6-channel audio input jacks
Used when the AV amp has 6-channel inputs.
Connection with an AV Amplifier
Chapter 1: Connection of Equipment
Do not insert the power cord plugs of the player and the
connected components until all of the components have
been connected.
For details on the connection terminals and functions
of the AV amplifier, refer to its instruction manual.
The video output from the player should be connected
directly to the AV amplifier. If the video output is
connected through a VCR, the picture displayed on the
TV may be disturbed due to the copy protect function.
To Connect an AV amplifier
6-Channel audio connection: When the connected AV
amplifier has 6-channel audio input jacks, connect
the 6CH. OUTPUT jacks of the player to them.
¶ When an amplifier which is not compatible with 6-
channel inputs is connected, use the signals from
the MIX LINE OUTPUT jacks of the player. The
multi-channel surround audio will be down-mixed
and output. ´
Audio/Video connection: Connect the MIX LINE OUTPUT
jacks of the player to the audio input jacks of the AV
amplifier using the provided audio/video cables. Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack of the player to the
video input jack of the AV amplifier using the provided audio/video cables.
Digital audio connection: Connect the DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL connector of the player to the digital au-
dio input connector of the AV amplifier.
¶ It is also possible to perform digital connection
using a commercially available optical fiber cable
and the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack.
To Set Up of the Player
Setup of Menu screen: The language to be used in the
menus of the player can be selected.
¶ The default language set at the factory is English.
"Player Menu Language" Setting R
Setup for digital audio connection: If the connected
AV amplifier does not contain any of Dolby Digital,
DTS and MPEG decoder, be sure to set the "Digital
Audio" settings after connecting the player to it.
For the nonexistent decoders, set the "Digital Audio"
setting to "PCM". If the player is played without changing the initial "Bitstream" setting, extremely loud noise
will be produced and may damage the speakers.
"Digital Audio PCM Down Conversion"
Setting i
"Digital Audio Dolby Digital" Setting i
"Digital Audio DTS" Setting i
"Digital Audio MPEG" Setting i
Setup for 6-channel audio connection: When the
audio is connected using the 6CH. OUTPUT jacks of
the player, set the player as follows.
"Speaker Setting (Custom)" p
"Speaker Setting (Quick)" W
Audio output from DVD AUDIO
When the display shows "PROHIBIT DOWN MIX"
scrolling, the MIX LINE OUTPUT, DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL and DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jacks do not
output the down-mixed 2-channel signals but output
only the front (L/R) channel signals. The 6CH. OUTPUT
jacks output the same number of channels as the original
number of channels recorded in the DVD AUDIO disc,
regardless of the speaker setting. During PCM playback,
the 6CH. OUTPUT jacks output the same number of
channels as the original number of channels regardless
of the status of the "PROHIBIT DOWN MIX".
DTS disclaimer clause
DTS Digital Surround™ is a discrete 5.1 channel digital
audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software
which consequently cannot be decoded and played
back inside most CD, LD, or DVD players. For this
reason, when DTS-encoded software is played back
through the analog outputs of the CD, LD, or DVD
player, excessive noise will be exhibited. To avoid
possible damage to the audio system, proper
precautions should be taken by the consumer if the
analog outputs are connected directly to an
amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™
playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital
Surround™ decoder system must be connected to the
digital output (S/P DIF, AES/EBU, or TosLink) of the
CD, LD or DVD player.
This unit is equipped with DTS Digital Surround™
decoder.
Connection of Equipment
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Chapter 2: Controls and indicators
This chapter gives description on the front panel buttons, display panel of the player main unit and the provided
remote control unit.
This chapter is composed of the following sections.
Front Panel &
Display *
Remote Control Unit (
Controls and indicators
Chapter 2: Controls and indicators
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Front Panel
Chapter 2: Controls and indicators
Display
3
2
DISC SKIP
DISC 1
4
¢
POWER
STANDBY
1
ON OFF
4
DISC 2
DISC 3 DISC 4
73
DISC 5
0
SEQUENCE MODE
Controls and indicators
5
6
7
8
Disc tray
POWER ON/OFF button/
1
"STANDBY" indicator ¡
DISC SKIP button ™
2
3 (play) button ™
5
7 (stop) button £
6
0 (Open/Close) button ™
7
4 / ¢ (skip down & skip up) buttons £
3
DISC 1 ~ 5 buttons/ indicators ™
4
SEQUENCE MODE button §
8
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Display
Chapter 2: Controls and indicators
"PROG.", "PBC" indicators ∞‚
1
Operation indicators
2
Controls and indicators
CD(CD-R/RW), VCD and DVD related indicators
3
Disc number indicators
4
Special playback related indicators §¶‹›qu
5
"CD", "
6
VCD
", "
DVDDVD
VIDEO", "
1
DVDDVD
AUDIO", "
" indicators
DVDMP3
3
627
4
5
6
Switching the Display Brightness
Press the SHIFT button on the remote and then press the DIMMER button.
Each press of the latter button switches the display brightness to one of the three
levels.
Press within 5 seconds after
pressing the SHIFT button.
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Character information display ¶‹
7
Remote Control Unit
The buttons with the same names as those on the player main unit have the same functions as the main unit buttons.
Chapter 2: Controls and indicators
POWER button ¡
1
2
1
7
PAGE ∞, PAGE 5 buttons §
INDEX ∞, INDEX 5 buttons §
ON SCREEN button º
7
8
REPEAT button ¶
RANDOM button q
Controls and indicators
2
8
3
4
5
6
1
4
2 3
5 6
9
7
8 9
3
4/¢ buttons £
1/¡ buttons ¢
7 button £
3 button ™
8 button £
4
TOP MENU/PBC button ∞
SET UP button r
SEQ. MODE button §
MENU button ∞
Cursor buttons º
5
ENTER button ™∞º
6
DISPLAY button ¶
DIMMER button *
PGM button ‚
CLEAR button ‚
9
DISC 1 to 5 buttons ™
DISC SKIP button £
Numeric buttons £¤
0
Model: RC-D0310 (Infrared ray system)
AUDIO button •
RETURN button ∞
SHIFT button *™
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Chapter 3: Basic Operation
This chapter gives description on the basic operations of the control buttons on the player main unit and remote.
This chapter is composed of the following sections.
Configuration of Discs ¡
Turning power on ¡
Inserting discs ™
On Basic Operation ™
Chapter 3: Basic Operation
Basic Operation
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Chapter 3: Basic Operation
Configuration of Discs
DVD AUDIO disc configuration
DVD AUDIO
Group 1 Group 2
Track 1 22 3 4 5
Index 1
The group is the largest unit composing the music in an
DVD AUDIO disc. Each group is composed of multiple
tracks, and each track is composed of multiple indices.
22 3 4 5
DVD VIDEO disc configuration
DVD VIDEO
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 22 3 4 5 Chapter 1 22
The title is the largest unit composing the music and/or
pictures in an DVD VIDEO disc. Each title is composed of
multiple chapters.
CD and VCD disc configuration
Track 1 22
MP3 disc configuration
MP3 disc
Folder 1 Folder 2
File 1 22 3 4 5 6 7 File 8 21029
The folder is the storage unit at the highest level in the
disc. Sometimes a single folder contains more than one
file, or sometimes files are recorded directly in the disc in
place of being included in a folder. Some discs also have a
hierarchical structure in which a folder includes sub-folders.
Note that the file numbers are not assigned on a per-folder
basis but they are assigned consecutively for all the files in
the whole disc.
Turning power on
1. If preparation of the TV is required :
Set the input selector of the TV to monitor the video
output from this unit.
If preparation of the AV amplifier is required :
Set the input selector of the AV amplifier to monitor
the audio output from this unit.
2. Press the POWER ON/OFF button on the player.
When the power of the player is in the standby mode,
press the POWER button on the remote.
¶ When the player is turned on, it reads the discs in
the tray and controls the lighting of the DISC 1 to
5 buttons/indicators to inform the user of presence
and absence of discs. If there is any disc in the tray
at this moment, the unit will play it automatically.
¶ "NO PLAY" is displayed when the loaded disc is
not playable on this player.
[To put the player power in the standby mode]
¶ When the power is on, press the POWER button
on the remote. The "STANDBY" indicator lights
up to indicate that the player is in the standby
mode of power.
[To turn the player off]
¶ When the power is on or standby, press the
POWER ON/OFF button on the player main unit
to turn it off.
Basic Operation
CD, VCD
Track 1 22 3 4 5
STANDBY mode:
While the standby indicator is lit, a small amount of
power is supplied to the system to back up the memory.
This is called standby mode. Under the condition, the
system can be turned ON by the remote control unit.
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