Marantz DV6500 User Manual

Model DV6500 User Guide

Super Audio CD / DVD Player

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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 product.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO

WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA

PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

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 tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

CAUTION:

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 radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

• Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light

• Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly ventilated location

This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long

- term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and whichrequires repair will be changed for even during the warranty period.

LASER SAFETY

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

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN

OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM (WARNING LOCATION: INSIDE ON LASER COVERSHIELD)

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

Do not remove the cover from the equipment. Do not insert anything into the equipment through the ventilation holes. Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands. Make a space of about 0.1 meter around the unit.

IMPORANT NOTICE [For U.S. model]

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

CAUTION:

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.

+5 C to +35 C (+41 F to +95 F); less than 85%RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install in the following locations

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Water and Moisture – Do not u se this product near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART – A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10.

Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and toprotect it from overheating, andthese openings must not beblocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked byplacing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such asa bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or themanufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11.

Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12.

Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert theplug 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.

AC POLARIZED PLUG

13.

Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14.

Protective Attachment Plug – The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.

17.

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.

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

19.

Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

20.

Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

21.

Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

23.

Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

24.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

25.

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

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme

NMB-003 du Canada.

15.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable systemm 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 regard 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 1.

16.

Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

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 part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

FIGURE 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

GROUND CLAMP

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

English

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

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

Notice for the progressive scan outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

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

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

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

Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

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

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

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

Tour of the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

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

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Loading the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Description - rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connection to an audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connection to 5.1-channel Surround Sound system . . . 14

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

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PLAYING A DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CANCELLING AND CALLING BACK

THE PBC FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

General Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Still / Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Disc Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CALLING UP A MENU SCREEN DURING

PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step by Step Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Resume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Playing the disc recorded in VR mode

(Video Recording format). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Fast Forward / Reverse Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Slow Forward / Slow Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Title / Chapter Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Track Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Page Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playing from a Desired Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playback of the Bonus Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

REPEAT TITLE / CHAPTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

REPEAT TRACK / GROUP / ALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

A-B REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Program Playback (CD/Super Audio CD/DVD-Audio) . . 19

Playback of All Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Random Playback (CD/Super Audio CD/DVD-Audio) . . 20

MP3 / JPEG / WMA Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Slide Show Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

On-Screen Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Program Playback (MP3/JPEG/WMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Random Playback (MP3/JPEG/WMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Audio Language or Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Stereo Sound Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Changing the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Marker Setup Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Virtual Surround. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Black Level Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Audio - EX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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DVD SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Language Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Display Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Audio Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Speaker Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

PARENTAL LEVEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

IF YOU FORGET THE PASSWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

CONTROL LEVELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Returning all selections of SETUP (except for

PARENTAL) to their default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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INTRODUCTION

OPEN/ CLOSE

+10

SEARCH MODE

CLEAR

A-B

REPEAT

RANDOM

ENTER

SETUP

TOP MENU

AUDIO

ANGLE

MODE

ZOOM

SKIP

PAGE

PAUSE

PLAY

FWD

REV

STOP

GROUP

SOUND MODE

DISPLAY

S. TITLE

RETURN

POWER

RC6500DV

REMOTE CONTROLLER

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING:

This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

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

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchase from

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

About Copyright

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

Apparatus Claims of U. S. Patent Nos, 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only.

Notice for the progressive scan outputs

Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p (480p) DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

Supplied Accessories

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

Remote control

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“AA” (R6P)

batteries

• • • • • •

Audio cable Video cable

(Red and White)

• • • • • • • • • • •

(Yellow)

• • • • • • • • • • •

Remote Control bus cable

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

(Orange)

Operating Instruction

• • • •

Warranty Card

for USA Warranty Card for Canada

• • • • • •

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English

Symbols Used in this Manual

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

: Description refers to playback of DVD-Audio discs.

: Description refers to playback of DVD-Video discs.

: Description refers to playback of Audio CDs.

SUPER

: Description refers to playback of Super Audio CDs.

: Description refers to playback of discs formatted with MP3.

: Description refers to playback of Video CDs.

: Description refers to viewing of JPEG discs.

: Description refers to playback of discs formatted with WMA.

: Description refers to playback of the VR mode (Video Recording format).

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DVD-A

DVD-V

AUDIO CD

MP3

VCD

JPEG

WMA

DVD-RW

ABOUT THE DISCS

Example

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 3 Chapter 4

Example

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6

Example

Group 1 Group 2

Track 1 Track 2 Track 5 Track 6Track 3 Track 4

DVD-Video

(NOTE 1)

DVD-R

DVD-RW

(NOTE 2, 3)

CD-R

CD-RW

(NOTE 4)

Picture CD

Digital video

(MPEG2)

Digital audio

MP3

WMA

(NOTE 5)

Digital picture

(JPEG)

JPEG

Mark (logo)

Usable

discs

Recorded

signals

Disc Size

12 cm

8 cm

NOTE 1: Some DVD-Video discs do not operate as described in this

manual due to the intentions of the discs’ producers.

NOTE 2: This unit can play DVD-RW discs recorded in DVD video

format or DVD video recording format. * The disc may not be played back due to recording quality or properties of the disc, dirt on the disc or the pickup lens, or condensation on the pickup lens.

NOTE 3: Discs that have not be finalized cannot be played.

Depending on the disc’s recording status, the disc may not be accepted or may not be played normally (the picture or sound may be not be smooth, etc.).

NOTE 4: Some of CD-R/CD-RW discs may be incompartible

because of “scratch and stain of disc”, “Recording condition”, and “Characteristic of Recorder”.

NOTE 5: Windows Media and the Windows logo are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Sound

and

Pictures

12 cm

8 cm

(Singles)

Video

Digital audio

12 cm

Super Audio

DVD-Audio

DIGITAL VIDEO

Example

Group 1 Group 2

Track 1 Track 2 Track 1 Track 2Track 3 Track 4

The following discs can be played back on this DVD player.

This player conforms to the NTSC color system. You cannot play discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL.

¡Some discs include region codes as shown below.

¡ :

¡On the following discs, only the sound can be heard

The number inside the symbol refers to a region of the world, and a disc encoded in a specific region format can only be played back on DVD players with the same region code.

This label indicates playback compatibility with DVDRW discs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording Format).

(picture cannot be viewed). CDV CD-G

¡¡

NEVER play back the following discs. Otherwise, malfunction may result! DVD-RAM CD-I Photo CD DVD with region codes other than 1 or ALL DVD-ROM for personal computers CD-ROM for personal computers

¡Any other discs without compatibility indications.

Disc TypesPlayable Discs

[

DVD-Audio

DVD-Audios are divided into several large sections called “groups” and smaller sections called “tracks.” Numbers are alloted to these sections. These numbers are called “group numbers” and “track numbers.”

[DVD-Video]

Data on a DVD is divided into sections called “titles” and then into subsections called “chapters” each of which is given a title or chapter number. Playback conditions are preset on some DVD-Video discs, and these playback conditions take priority over user operations on this player. If a function you selected does not run as desired, refer to the manual accompanying the disc.

[Audio CD, Video CD, Super Audio CD]

Data on an Audio CD, Video CD or Super Audio CD is divided into sections called “tracks” each of which is given a track number.

ABOUT THE PBC FUNCTION OF VIDEO CD

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

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

NOTE:

When playing Video CDs with PBC function, some operations (e.g., track search and repeat tracks) cannot be performed unless the function is cancelled temporarily (Refer to page 16).

[MP3, JPEG, WMA]

Data on an MP3, JPEG or WMA are divided into sections called “groups” and then into subsections called “tracks” each of which is given a group or track number.

]

CAUTION:

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

• Be sure to remove a disc and unplug the AC power cord

from the outlet before carrying the DVD player.

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FEATURES

¡Analog 5.1-channel Dolby and DTS surround

output

This player is equipped with analog 5.1-channel Dolby and DTS surround audio out jacks for playback.

¡Progressive Scan system

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

¡Dolby Digital Sound

By hooking this player up to a Multi - Channel Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound as heard in the movie theaters.

¡DTS (Digital Theater System)

When this player is connected to the DTS decoder, you can enjoy 5.1 channel surround system which reproduces the original sound as truthfully as possible. 5.1 channel surround system is developed by the Digital Theater System, Inc.

¡Still/fast/slow/step playback

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

¡Still Mode

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

¡Random playback for Audio CD, MP3, Super

Audio CD, JPEG, DVD-Audio and WMA

This player can shuffle the order of tracks to play them in random order.

¡Program playback for Audio CD, MP3, Super

Audio CD, JPEG, DVD-Audio and WMA

You can program the order of tracks to play them in any desired order.

¡DVD menus in a desired language

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

¡Auto standby

The power turns off automatically if there is no activity at the player or the remote control for more than 35 minutes. (Refer to page 26.)

¡Subtitles in a desired language

You can select a desired language for displaying subtitle if that language is available on a disc.

¡Selecting a camera angle

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

¡Choices for audio language and sound mode

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

¡Parental lock

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

¡Automatic detection of discs

This player automatically detects if a loaded disc is DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, Super Audio CD, Audio CD, MP3, JPEG or WMA.

¡Playing an MP3 disc

You can enjoy MP3 files which are recorded on CDR/RW.

¡Direct Search

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

¡On-screen display

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

¡AUDIO-EX Mode

You can enjoy higher quality audio by stopping the video signal and display.

¡Search

Group search: Search for the group designated by

Page search: Search for the page designated by

Chapter search

Title search: Search for the title designated by

Track search: Search for the track designated by

Time search: Search for the time designated by

¡Repeat

Chapter: Repeated playback of the chapter of

Title: Repeated playback of the title of the

Track: Repeated playback of the track of

All: Repeated playback is possible.

A-B: The part between A and B

Group: Repeated playback of the folder of

¡Zoom

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

¡Marker

The part designated by user can be called back.

¡Resume Play

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

¡Component Video Out Jacks

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

¡Bit rate indication ¡DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

You can control the range of sound volume.

¡Displaying a JPEG picture

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

¡Reproducing WMA data

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

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

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SKIP

PAGE

PAUSE

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STOP

GROUP

SOUND MODE

DISPLAY

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REMOTE CONTROLLER

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

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FRONT PANEL

REMOTE CONTROL

NOTE:

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

1. POWER (POWER ON/STANDBY) Button [page 16]

2. Disc loading tray

3. PLAY Button [page 16]

4. STOP Button [page 16]

5. PAUSE Button [page 16]

6. Cursor Buttons [page 16]

Use when making settings while watching the display on a TV screen.

7. MENU Button [page 16]

8. ENTER Button [page 16]

9. G (SKIP) Button [page 18]

Plays back from the beginning of the next chapter or track. Hold down to fast forward playback.

10. g (FWD) Button [page 17]

11. H (SKIP) Button [page 18]

Plays back from the beginning of the current chapter or track. Hold down to fast reverse playback.

12. h (REV) Button [page 17]

13. OPEN/CLOSE Button [page 16]

14. AUDIO EX. Button [page 25]

15. Panel Display, Remote Sensor Window

16. SEARCH MODE Button [page 18]

17. A-B REPEAT Button [page 19]

18. REPEAT Button [page 18]

19. RANDOM Button [page 20, 22]

20. CLEAR Button [page 18]

21. SETUP Button [page 26]

22. RETURN Button [page 16]

23. ANGLE Button [page 24]

Press to change the camera angle to see the sequence being played back from a different angle.

24. SUBTITLE Button [page 23]

Press to select a desired subtitle language.

25. AUDIO Button [page 23]

Press to select a desired audio language or sound mode.

26. ZOOM Button [page 17]

27. DISPLAY Button [page 22]

28. MODE Button [page 19]

29. TOP MENU Button [page 16]

30. Numeric Buttons [page 18]

31. AUDIO EX. Indicator

This indicator lights when the AUDIO-EX mode is activated.

32. STANDBY Indicator

This indicator lights when the DVD player turns off.

33. GROUP Button [page 18]

34. PAGE Buttons [page 18]

35. SOUND MODE Button [page 23]

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POWER Button

A-B REPEAT Button

REPEAT Button

MODE Button

SUBTITLE Button

DVD

• Press this to switch the power between on and standby.

• Marks a segment between A and B for repeated playback.

• Marks a segment between A

and B for repeated playback

(CD, Super Audio CD).

•

Allows you to repeat play a Group (DVD-Audio), Title, or Chapter.

•

Allows you to shuffle the playing order of groups and tracks (DVD-Audio).

•

Allows you to play a Track or Disc repeatedly.

•

Allows you to play a Track or Disc repeatedly.

RANDOM Button

• Allows you to play tracks in random order.

ZOOM Button

• To activate the 3D sound

(Virtual surround system).

• To adjust the black level setting.

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

• To adjust the black level

setting.

• Allows you to program a specific order.

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

(CD, MP3, WMA).

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

• To magnify part of the picture (x2).

• To magnify part of the

picture (x2) (JPEG).

ANGLE Button

• Accesses various camera angles on the disc.

• Accesses various subtitles on the disc.

AUDIO Button

DISPLAY Button

• Accesses various audio functions on the disc.

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

• To select STEREO, L-CH or R-CH.

• Displays the current disc mode.

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

• To rapidly return to a location on disc.

OPEN/CLOSE Button

• To search for a track.

•

To search for time or a marker

(CD, Super Audio CD).

• To rapidly return to a location on the disc.

• To search for a track, time or marker.

• To rapidly return to a location on the disc.

SEARCH MODE Button

Numeric Buttons

CLEAR Button

• To open or close the disc tray.

• To select a chapter or title directly.

• To select a track directly. • To select a track directly.

• Clear the markers.

• Clear the numbers entered

incorrectly.

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

• Clear the markers.

• Clear the numbers entered

incorrectly.

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

• Clear the markers.

• Removes a status number in

program input.

• Clear the numbers entered

incorrectly.

• To cancel the A point for

A-B Repeat.

VCD

CD / Super Audio CD /

MP3 / JPEG / WMA

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

Tour of the remote control

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

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

DVD VCD

CD / Super Audio CD /

MP3 / JPEG / WMA

• To call up the Menu on a disc.

• To call up the Top Menu on a disc.

• To call up the FILE LIST (MP3, JPEG, WMA).

• To return to the first item in the hightest hierarchy of the FILE LIST.

• Moves the cursor and determines its position.

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

• To return to the previous

operation in the DVD setup menu.

• To call up the DVD player’s Setup menu.

• To skip Chapters.

• To skip Tracks (DVD-Audio).

• Allows you to search

forward/backward through a disc.

• To begin slow forward/ slow reverse.

• Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc.

• To begin slow forward.

• To stop playback. • To stop playback.

• To begin disc play. • To begin disc play.

• To stop playback.

• To begin disc play.

• Moves the cursor and

determines its position.

• To skip Tracks.• To skip Tracks.

• Allows you to search

forward/backward through a disc (CD, Super Audio CD,

MP3, WMA).

• To pause disc play.

• Advances playback one

frame at a time.

• To pause disc play.

• Advances playback one

frame at a time.

• To pause disc play.

• Displays playback options

(MULTI-CH, CD, 2CH) (Super Audio CD).

•

To select the image to be

displayed (DVD-Audio).

•

To select the group to playback

(DVD-Audio).

PAGE Buttons

MENU Button

TOP MENU Button

ENTER, Cursor Buttons

RETURN Button

SETUP Button

SKIP Buttons

REV / FWD Buttons

STOP Button

PLAY Button

PAUSE Button

GROUP Button

SOUND MODE Button

Tour of the remote control

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