Marantz DV8300 User Manual

Model DV8300 User Guide

SACD/DVD Player

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS

FINE MARANTZ PRODUCT.

MARANTZ is on the leading edge of SACD DVD research for consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest technological developments.

We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the SACD DVD player.

Thank you for your support.

WARNING:

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

Do not remove the cover from the equipment. Do not insert anything into the equipment through the ventila-

tion holes. Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands. Make a space of about 0.1 meter around the unit.

IMPORTANT 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.

CAUTION

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

• The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

[For Canadian model]

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

[Pour le modèle Canadien]

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

[For Canadian model] CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON-DANTE 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 turning the equipment off and 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 radio/TV technician

for help.

Information to User

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

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 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.

CAUTION:

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

“CAUTION-USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURE OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.”

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

• This player is not suitable for commercial use.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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. The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product

near water — for example, near a bathtub, 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.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet

are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product 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.

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.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a

stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance

should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the 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.

• If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

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.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside

antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable 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 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 A.

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.

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.

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects

of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product

should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

Fig. A

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

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

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NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided

for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, to prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also do not put the apparatus on the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric having a thick pile.

Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5°C – +35°C (+41°F – +95°F); less than 85%RH (cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install in the following locations ÷ Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial

light

÷ Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly ventilated

location

THX

With their experience in movie making and DVD mastering, Lucasfilm engineers researched the capabilities of the DVD format. They have identified many key areas of importance within the DVD player system that are necessary to ensure the highest quality possible for video and audio playback.

The THX select DVD specification was created to realize the full potential of the format.

The THX DVD program is a number of technical and performance specifications developed to make certain that the audio and video quality of every DVD recording is reproduced as accurately as possible.

Thus exploiting the medium’s maximum potential.

Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.

On the bonnet of the unit.

Table Of Contents

English

1 Before You Start

Features.................................................................................... 6

What’s in the box ................................................................... 7

Putting the batteries in the remote control .................... 7

Using the remote control .................................................... 7

Discs compatible with this player ..................................... 8

DVD Video regions ................................................................ 9

MP3 compatibility information .......................................... 9

2 Connecting Up

Easy Setup ............................................................................ 10

Home theater video connections ..................................... 11

Home theater audio connections.................................... 12

3 Controls & Displays

Display .................................................................................... 13

Remote control .................................................................... 14

Front panel ............................................................................ 15

4 Getting Started

Using the FL menu ............................................................... 16

Using the Setup Navigator ................................................ 17

Playing discs ......................................................................... 20

Navigating DVD disc menus .............................................. 22

Navigating Super VCD/Video CD PBC menus............. 22

Navigating DVD-RW discs menus ....................................22

5 Playing Discs

Introduction .......................................................................... 23

Finding what you want on a disc ..................................... 23

Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame advance playback ........... 24

Switching camera angles .................................................... 25

Switching subtitles .............................................................. 25

Switching audio language .................................................. 26

Switching audio channel (DVD-Audio) .......................... 26

Switching audio channel

(DVD-RW/Super VCD/Video CD/CD/MP3) ............... 26

Making a program list ......................................................... 27

Programming tips................................................................. 28

Using random play .............................................................. 29

Using repeat play ................................................................ 30

Bookmarking a place in a disc

(LAST MEMORY) ................................................................. 31

Memorizing disc settings

(CONDITION MEMORY) .................................................. 32

Using setup menu shortcuts

(FUNCTION MEMORY)..................................................... 33

Displaying disc information .............................................. 34

6 Playing MP3s

Playing MP3s ........................................................................ 35

Searching for folders and tracks ...................................... 36

Using random play .............................................................. 36

Using repeat play ................................................................ 36

Displaying MP3 information ............................................. 36

Using the MP3 Navigator .................................................. 37

Making a program list of MP3 tracks .............................. 38

7 DVD Setup Menu

Using the Setup menu ........................................................ 39

Setup Menu Mode............................................................... 39

OSD Settings ........................................................................ 40

Audio settings ....................................................................... 40

Video settings ....................................................................... 47

Language settings ................................................................ 52

General settings ................................................................... 55

8 Additional Information

Handling discs ...................................................................... 58

Storing discs ......................................................................... 58

Discs to avoid ....................................................................... 58

Cleaning the pickup lens ................................................... 58

Problems with condensation ............................................ 58

Hints on installation ........................................................... 59

Moving the player................................................................ 59

Glossary ................................................................................. 60

Troubleshooting ................................................................... 62

Resetting the Player ............................................................ 65

Country Code List............................................................... 66

Language code list .............................................................. 66

Specifications ....................................................................... 69

Before You Start

Features

525 line digital progressive-scan component video output

Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan effectively doubles the amount of video information fed to your TV or monitor. The result is a stable, flicker-free image. (Check your TV/ monitor for compatibility with this feature.)

For the very highest picture quality, try watching a movie on DVD-Video on a progressive-scan compatible TV.

Superlative audio performance with DVD-Audio, Dolby*1 Digital and DTS

software

Logos: 1

The DV8300 delivers breathtaking sound quality with Dolby Digital and DTS discs.

TruSurround

Logo:

When used with stereo sources, TruSurround creates a realistic surround-sound effect using just two speakers (see page 42).

High quality 24-bit/192kHz DAC

The high specification 24-bit/192kHz DAC delivers dynamic, smooth and expansive analog sound from CDs and DVDs.

Graphical Setup Navigator

Setting up your DVD player is easy using the graphical Setup Navigator. Answer the questions that appear on-screen and the Setup Navigator makes the necessary audio, video and language settings for you (see page 17).

*1Manufactured under license from Dolby

*2“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are regis-

tered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

*3TruSurround and the

marks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

symbol are trade-

MP3 compatibility

This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio tracks (see pages 9, 35).

Video Adjust

This new type of DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) for encoding video enables you to adjust the video settings on a more detailed and exact level. There are three possible settings to choose from. These include: TV (CRT), PDP, and Professional. This technology can remember which setting you've chosen and employ it at the proper time. (see page 49).

Before You Start

What’s in the box

Thank you for buying this MARANTZ product. Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it.

• Remote control

• AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2

• Audio/Video cable (yellow/red/white)

• System control cable

• Power cable

• These operating instructions

Putting the batteries in the remote control

1 Open the battery com-

partment cover on the back of the remote control.

2 Insert two AA/R6P

batteries into the battery compartment following the indications (ª, ·) inside the compartment.

3 Close the cover.

Using the remote control

Keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit.

• Use within the operating range and angle, as shown.

5m (17 feet)

• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s remote sensor.

• Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit.

• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote.

Note

When using this player independently, set a

REMOTE CONTROL switch on the rear panel to INTERNAL. (page 10)

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Note

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:

• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.

• Don’t use different kinds of battery together— although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.

• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment.

• Remove batteries from equipment that isn’t going to be used for a month or more.

When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

Before You Start

Discs compatible with this player

Any disc that displays one of the following logos should play in this player. Other formats, including DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM (except those that contain MP3 files) and Photo CD will not play.

DVD Video compatibility:

• Logos:

• Single-sided or double-sided discs

• Single layer or dual layer discs

• Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM digital audio

• MPEG-2 digital video

Discs are generally divided into one or more titles. Titles may be further subdivided into chapters.

DVD Audio compatibility:

• Logos:

• Single sided discs

• Single layer or dual layer discs

• Linear or packed PCM digital audio

• Some discs may contain MPEG-2 video, and Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG digital audio

Discs are generally divided into one or more

groups. Groups may be further subdivided into tracks.

DVD-R compatibility:

This unit can play DVD-R discs. Please note the following points when using these discs:

• Logo:

• This unit can play DVD-R discs recorded as DVD video format.

• When playing a DVD-RW disc that was edited on a DVD recorder, you may see scenes from just before the edited point.

• Up to 20 characters of a title name can be displayed.

Audio CD compatibility:

• Logos:

• 12cm (5in.) or 8cm (3in.) discs

• Linear PCM digital audio

• CD-Audio, CD-R* and CD-RW* formats

CDs are divided into tracks.

*This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD format, or with MP3 audio files.

Video CD compatibility:

• Logo:

• 12cm (5in.) or 8cm (3in.) discs

• MPEG-1 digital audio

• MPEG-1 digital video

Video CDs are divided into tracks.

SACD compatibility:

• Logo:

• Single layer, dual layer or Hyblid layer

• 12cm (5in.) or 8cm (3in.) discs

• Digital audio (DSD)

SACDs are divided into tracks.

DVD-RW compatibility:

This unit can play DVD-RW discs. Please note the following points when using these discs:

• Logo:

• This unit can play DVD-RW discs recorded as DVD video format or DVD video recording format.

• DVD-RW discs that were recorded with copyonce only permission cannot be played. The message, ‘COPY PROTECT PROGRAM, UNPLAYABLE’ appears in the display during these parts of the disc.

• When playing a DVD-RW disc that was edited on a DVD recorder, the screen may go momentarily black at the edited point.

Before You Start

DVD Video regions

All DVD Video discs carry a region mark on the case somewhere that indicates which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with. Your DVD player also has a region mark, which you can find on the rear panel. Discs from incompatible regions will not play in this player. Discs marked ALL will play in any player.

MP3 compatibility information

• The CD-ROM must be ISO 9660 compatible.

• Files should be MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format, 44.1 or 48kHz. Incompatible files will not play and “UNPLAYABLE MP3 FORMAT” will be displayed.

• Not compatible with some variable bit-rate (VBR) files.

• VBR files may not show play times correctly.

• This player only plays tracks that are named with the file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

• This player is not compatible with multi-session discs. If you try and play a multi-session disc, only the first session will be played.

• Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your MP3 files. The disc must be finalized in order to play.

• Audio encoded at 128Kbps should sound close to regular audio CD quality. Although this player will play lower bit-rate MP3 tracks, the sound quality becomes noticeably worse at lower bit-rates.

• Only the first 8 characters of folder and track names (excluding the “.mp3” extension) are displayed.

• This player can recognize a maximum of 250 folders and 250 tracks. Discs containing more than 250 folders or tracks will play, but only the first 250 folders/tracks.

Caution!

• DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the player’s lens.

• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

• Unfinalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played.

• Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs can be played, but not all time information (playing time, etc.) will be displayed.

• For more information on using DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs, see Handling discs starting on

page 58.

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Connecting Up2

Easy Setup

This easy setup is the minimum set of connections you need to start watching DVD video discs. Both sound and picture are fed directly to your TV using the supplied audio and video cables. For other possible connections, see pages 11 and 12.

Connect to a composite video input

on your TV using the supplied Audio/ Video cable.

COMPONENT

VIDEO

VIDEO OUTPUT

INTERNAL

S1/S2

EXTERNAL

OUTRIN

REMOTE CONTROL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUTPUT

COAXIAL

FRONT

Important

Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet.

AUDIO OUTPUT

CENTER

SUB W.

SURR.

Connect to a pair of stereo audio inputs

on your TV using the supplied Audio/ Video cable.

Connecting audio and video cables

Be sure to insert each plug fully for the best connection. The plugs and jacks are colourcoded to make connection easier.

Connecting system control connections

By connecting this DVD player to another Marantz audio component using a supplied System Control cable, you can remotely operate the components as a single system.

• When connecting to component with a remote sensor (such as the SR-14, SR-18, SR-19), be sure to connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN jack of this DVD player to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack of the component with the remote sensor.

• When connecting to component which is not equipped with a remote sensor, be sure to connect the component to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack of this DVD player.

Plug into a standard AC

wall outlet.

Synchronized power on and off

• Connect with the remote control output jack of a component (such as the SR-14, SR-18, SR-19) which is compatible with Marantz remote control system. The remote control allows to switch the power of this DVD player to “POWER ON and Standby mode”.

Note

Be sure to leave power switch on the Front panel in the power mode.

Remote switch

• When using this DVD player independently, set this switch to INTERNAL. When using this DVD player in a system with a Marantz tuner or timer equipped with a remote sensor, set the switch to EXTERNAL.

2Connecting Up

Home theater video connections

This player outputs video in a number of different ways. Choose the one most suitable for your system using the guide below.

If your TV has a component video input, we recommend using it to

connect directly to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT of this player. Use the standard 3-jack component video ouput.

COMPONENT

VIDEO

VIDEO OUTPUT

INTERNAL

S1/S2

EXTERNAL

OUTRIN

REMOTE CONTROL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUTPUT

COAXIAL

FRONT

Important

Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet.

AUDIO OUTPUT

CENTER

SUB W.

SURR.

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If a component input is not available to you, connect this player to your TV

or AV receiver using either the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jacks.

Connecting S-Video cables

S-Video cables will only plug in one way, so make sure the plug is correctly lined up with the jack before inserting. Be sure to fully insert for a good connection.

S-Video or composite video?

S-Video should give a better picture, so if you have an S-Video input, use it. S-Video cables are available from any good audio/visual dealer.

Connecting Up2

Home theater audio connections

This player outputs multi-channel audio in both analog and digital form. Check the manual for your amplifier/receiver to see what equipment it is compatible with (especially which digital formats—Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.—it can decode).

Important

Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet.

If your amplifier has

stereo inputs only, connect them here.

If your amplifier has 5.1 channel

analog inputs, connect them here. Connect to the FRONT L (left)/R (right), SURROUND L/R, CENTER and SUBWOOFER inputs of your amplifier.

COMPONENT

VIDEO

VIDEO OUTPUT

S1/S2

EXTERNAL

OUTRIN

REMOTE CONTROL

INTERNAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUTPUT

COAXIAL

Connect to the coaxial or optical input of your

FRONT

AUDIO OUTPUT

CENTER

SUB W.

SURR.

Plug into a standard AC wall outlet.

amplifier, if it has digital inputs.

Connecting analog audio cables

Be sure to fully insert each plug for the best connection. The plugs and jacks are colourcoded to make connection easier.

Connecting optical cables

Optical interconnects only plug in one way, so make sure the plug is correctly lined up with the jack before inserting. When inserting the plug, the protective shutter will open and you should hear it click into position when fully inserted.

Be careful that you do not force the plug, because this could result in damage to the protective shutter, the cable, or the unit itself.

Connecting coaxial cables

Use an interconnect with a pin-type (also called RCA or phono) plug on each end to connect up digital coaxial-type jacks. Make sure that the plug is pushed fully home.

Note

If you listen to multichannel DVD-Audio through one of the digital outputs, it will be downmixed to stereo. Also, high sampling rate DVD-Audio (192kHz or 176.4kHz) will be downsampled to 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz or

44.1kHz, depending on the disc. Multi channel and high sampling rate DVD-Audio is only available through the analog outputs.

Some DVD-Audio and all SACD audio is output only through the analog outputs.

Controls & Displays

Display

1 2 3

V-PART

GRP

TITLE

&^ ¡

4 5 7 8 0 = ! #

V OFF

1 3 – Lights when a disc is playing

2 V-PART – Lights during playback of the video

part of DVD discs

3 Lights during a multi-angle section of a DVD-

Video disc

4 V OFF – Indicates that video output is turned

off

5 Lights during repeat play

6 VCD – Lights when a Audio CD/Video CD is

loaded

7 192kHz/96kHz – Indicates a DVD disc

containing high-sampling rate (192kHz/ 96kHz) audio is playing

8 DVD – Lights when a DVD is loaded

6 9

192kHz VCD TRKD OFF

( ) _ ™ £

96kHz

CHP

PROGRESSIVE

LAST TOTAL

~ @ $ %

SURROUND COND REMAIN

DOLBY D

DOWN MIX

5.1CH

LFE

17 5.1CH – Lights when the audio ouput is set

to 5.1 channel

18 DOWNMIX – Lights when multi-channel

DVD-Audio, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG audio is downmixed, for example to two channel stereo

19 8 – Lights wheh a disc is paused

20 GRP – Indicates that the number below in the

character display is a DVD-Audio group number

21 TITLE – Indicates that the number below in

the character display is a DVD-Video title number

22 D OFF – Lights wheh unit is set to Digital Out

off

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9 DVD-AUDIO – Lights when a DVD-Audio disc

is playing

– Lights when a Super Audio CD (SACD)

is loaded

11 LAST – Lights when the disc has a bookmark

memory (see page 31)

12 PROGRESSIVE – Lights when unit is

outputing 525 line progressive scan (noninterlaced) video.

13 COND – Lights when the disc has had

preferences set (see page 32)

14 SURROUND – Lights when playing a disc

with TruSurround switched on

15 DOLBY D – Lights when a disc with Dolby

Digital audio is playing

– Lights when Remote Control Signal is

received

23 TRK – Indicates that the number below in the

character display is a DVD-Audio, CD, Super VCD/Video CD or MP3 track number

24 CHP – Indicates that the number below in the

character display is a DVD-Video chapter number

25 Character display

26 TOTAL – Indicates that the time shown in the

character display is the total playing time of the disc

27 REMAIN – Indicates that the time shown in

the character display is the remaining playing time of the disc

28 Lights when a disc with DTS audio is playing

29 L, C, R, LS, S, RS, LFE – show which channels

are recorded on the disc playing

Controls & Displays3

Remote control

6 7

8 9

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1 VIDEO ON/OFF – press to turn video

output off and on (page 51)

2 OPEN/CLOSE – Disc tray open/close 3 Number buttons – pages 21, 22 4 RETURN – Return 5 PROGRAM – pages 27, 38 6 SETUP – pages 17, 39 7 Joystick / ENTER button – page 22 8 7 – Stop 9 4¢ – Skip 10 8 – Pause 11 RANDOM – pages 29, 36 12 F.MEMO – Function memory (page 33) 13 VIDEO ADJ. – Video adjust (page 49) 14 DISPLAY – pages 34, 36 15 ANGLE – page 25 16 LAST MEMO – page 31 17 DIMMER – Press to change the display

brightness

18 POWER – switches player on or into

standby.

19 CLEAR – Clear 20 TOP MENU – page 22 21 SEARCH – page 23 22 MENU – page 22 23 3 – Play 24 1¡ – Scan 25 REPEAT — A-B – page 30 26 AUDIO – page 26 27 SUBTITLE – page 25 28 CONDITION MEMO – page 32

• This remote control supports two remote control codes: DVD1 and DVD2.

• When the unit is shipped from the factory, the remote control is set to DVD1.

• To set the remote control to DVD2, hold down both the “7 (Stop)” button and the “2” number button

on the remote control for at least five seconds. (If the batteries in the remote control are replaced while the remote control is set to DVD2, the setting will revert to DVD1.)

• To set the remote control back to DVD1, hold down both the “7 (Stop)” button and the “1” number

button on the remote control for at least five seconds.

• To check which remote control code is set at any time, hold down both the Stop and Pause buttons; the current setting (either “DVD1” or “DVD2”) will be displayed in the display window on the main unit.

• Also set the REMOT CODE on the FL menu to the same setting as the remote control. (This setting is set to DVD1 when the unit is shipped from the factory.) (page 16)

Controls & Displays

Front panel

STANDBY

ON/OFF

POWER

1 POWER ON/OFF

2 Disc tray

3 8 – Pause

4 7 – Stop

5 3 – Play

6 Display – page 13

SACD/DVD PLAYER DV8300

English

V-PART

192kHz

VCD

GRP

96kHz

TRKD OFF

TITLE

CHP

SURROUND

LAST

COND

5.1CH

TOTAL

REMAIN

DOWN MIX

FL OFF

7 FL OFF – Lights when the display is switched

off using the FL OFF button and DIMMER button on the remote unit.

8 0 – Disc tray open/close

9 4 /1 – Reverse scan/skip

10 ¡ /¢ – Forward scan/skip

345

STOPPAUSE

OPEN/CLOSE

87 9 0

PLAY

Getting Started4

Using the FL menu

The FL menu has been designed to set

“DISP MODE”, “AUTO P OFF” and “REMOT CODE”.

The FL menu can not be used if a disc is playing.

It is recommended to set the FL menu before loading a DVD.

If a DVD has been loaded, be sure to press STOP 7 twice before proceeding. (If “RESUME” is displayed in the FL display, press STOP 7.)

Selecting the FL menu

Press SETUP for longer than 1 sec. The FL OFF indicator on the player turn on and off. FL menu is displayed in the FL display.

FL OFF

SACD/DVD PLAYER DV8300

STANDBY

ON/OFF

POWER

DISP MODE

FL menu

FL OFF

Move the cursor control joystick down to select the FL menu you want as follows.

(Example)

DISP MODE

AUTO P OFF

REMOT CODE

STOPPAUSE

PLAY

OPEN/CLOSE

(Example)

DISP OFF

DISP ON

* Factory setting

Press ENTER you want to set. The menu select is set.

• If you replay a CD or SACD while DISP ON is selected, FL display and video output shut off automatically. FL display and video output are on during Stop and Pause. And if you push the Dimmer Button on the remote control during DISP ON, for three seconds, only FL display is displayed.

AUTO P OFF setting

Select AUTO P OFF, then press ENTER. Move the cursor control joystick down to select the type of AUTO P OFF you want to set as follows.

(Example)

ON 30 MIN

OFF

Press ENTER you want to set. The menu select is set.

• The standby mode is automatically selected to save power if the player is left in the stop mode for about 30 minutes.

* Factory setting

To exit the FL menu

When you have compleated setting up the FL menu or if you want exit the FL menu. Press

SETUP to close the FL menu.

DISP MODE setting

Select DISP MODE, then press ENTER. Move the cursor control joystick down to select the type of DISP MODE you want to set as follows.

REMOT CODE setting

Select REMOT CODE, then press ENTER. Move the cursor control joystick down to select the type of REMOT CODE you want to set as follows.

(Example)

DVD 1

DVD 2

* Factory setting

Press ENTER you want to set. The menu select is set.

• The DVD player support two remote control codes: DVD 1 and DVD 2.

• Set the remote control code of the Remote Control to the same setting.

• See page 14 for more information.

4Getting Started

Using the Setup Navigator

Before playing any discs, we strongly recommend using the Setup Navigator. This makes all the basic DVD player settings for you.

1 Press POWER button on the front panel to switch on.

Also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input.

• The POWER button on the remote switches the player between

standby and on.

• If a disc that’s already loaded starts to play, press 7 to stop it.

Note

When it is required to remote control the power mode of this DVD player, be sure to leave this switch in the power on mode.

2 Press SETUP.

The Setup Navigator on-screen display (OSD) appears:

Audio1

Setup Navigator

Setup using the Setup Navigator

Video1

Setup Navigator

Move

Language

Start

Auto Start Off

Select

General

SETUPENTER

Exit

English

Navigate all of the following OSDs using these controls:

Joystick up/down – cursor up/down

ENTER – select the highlighted menu option

Joystick left – go back to the previous question.

The control possibilities for the current OSD are shown at the bottom of each screen.

3 Select ‘Start’.

Audio1

Setup Navigator

Setup using the Setup Navigator

Press ENTER to select an option.

• If you decide you don’t want to use the Setup Navigator, select Auto Start Off here instead.

Language

Video1

Setup Navigator

Move

Remember

General

Start

Auto Start Off

SETUPENTER

Select

Exit

Getting Started4

General

Language

Audio1

Video1

Exit

Move

Select

Center speaker is connected to an amplifier

Setup Navigator

Center Speaker

Amp Connection

PresentDolby Digital/DTS

Not Present

SETUPENTER

General

Language

Audio1

Video1

Exit

Move

Select

Surround speakers are connected to an amplifier

Setup Navigator

Surround Speakers

Amp Connection

PresentDolby Digital/DTS

Not Present

SETUPENTER

General

Language

Audio1

Video1

Exit

Move

Select

Sub–woofer is connected to an amplifier

Setup Navigator

Sub–woofer

Amp Connection

PresentDolby Digital/DTS

Not Present

SETUPENTER

General

Language

Audio1

Video1

Exit

Move

Select

Compatible with Dolby Digital

Setup Navigator

Digital Jack

Amp Connection

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital/DTS Dolby Digital/MPEG Dolby D/DTS/MPEG PCM Not Connected

SETUPENTER

4 Choose an OSD menu language.

Audio1

Setup Navigator

Language

Select the On Screen Language

Video1

OSD Language

Move

Language

English

français Deutsch Italiano Español

Select

General

SETUPENTER

Exit

5 Select the type of TV you have.

Video1

TV Type

Move

Language

Widescreen(16:9)

Standard(4:3)

Select

General

SETUPENTER

Exit

Audio1

Setup Navigator

TV Connection

Widescreen TV 16:9 aspect ratio

• See Aspect ratio in the Glossary on page 60 if

you’re unsure of the difference between widescreen and standard TVs.

6 Select the type of analog audio connec-

tions you made to your amplifier/receiver.

7 If you selected 5.1 Channel audio connec-

tions in step 6, confirm which speakers are connected to your amplifier.

Video1

Analog Jacks

Move

Language

General

2 ChannelDolby Digital/DTS

5.1Channel Not Connected

SETUPENTER

Select

Exit

Audio1

Setup Navigator

Amp Connection

2channel jacks for L/R

• If you connected the audio output directly to

your TV following the Easy setup on page 10, choose 2 Channel.

8 Confirm the digital audio formats your

amplifier is compatible with (if you made a digital connection).

• All options (except Not Connected) assume

PCM compatibility. The PCM option means only compatible with PCM.

• More information on these audio formats is

available in the Glossary on page 60.

• Consult the manual that came with your amplifier if you’re unsure about compatibility with any of these formats.

4Getting Started

9 Confirm whether your amplifier is compat-

ible with 96kHz audio.

Audio1

Setup Navigator

Amp Connection

Digital jack not compatible with 96kHz

• You won’t see this screen if you selected Not Connected in step 8.

• Selecting Don’t Know has the same effect as selecting No: any 96kHz audio will be downsampled to 48kHz. This is a more compatible sampling frequency. See Sampling frequency in the Glossary on page 61 for more on this.

Language

Video1

96kHz PCM Audio

Move

General

Yes Don't Know

Select

SETUPENTER

Exit

10 Select ‘Save Changes’ to make the settings.

Video1

Move

Language

Save Changes

Delete Changes Start Again

Select

General

SETUPENTER

Exit

Audio1

Setup Navigator

Exit Setup Navigator

Changes are saved

English

11 Press SETUP to exit.

• You may not need to do this step, depending on when you use the Setup Navigator.

Congratulations, set up is complete!

If you want to use the Setup Navigator again at any time, it is available from the General menu. Also, each individual setting can be changed using the appropriate menu option—chapter 7 explains all menu options in detail.

Getting Started4

Playing discs

The basic playback controls for playing discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter.

Note

Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’ means DVD-Video, DVDAudio and DVD-R/RW. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified.

1 Switch the player on.

If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD, also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

3 Load a disc.

Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you’re loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it with the side you want to play face down).

4 Press 3 to start playback.

If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu may appear. See page 22 for how to navigate these.

4Getting Started

Basic playback controls

Button What it does

3 Starts playback.

DVD and Video CD: if the display shows RESUME, playback starts from the resume point.

8 Pauses a disc that’s playing, or restarts a

paused disc.

7 Stops playback.

DVD and Video CD: Display shows RESUME. Press 7 again to cancel the resume function.

1 1. Press & hold for fast reverse scanning.

Release to resume normal playback.

2. Press once to start reverse scannning. Press again to increase the scan speed. (SACD, CD and Video CD have two scan speeds; DVD has three.) Press 3 to resume normal playback. During pause, press 1 for longer than one second to perform reverce slow playback.

English

Important

While using the DVD playback controls, you may

see the or mark displayed on-screen.

• means that the operation is not allowed by the player.

• means that the operation is not allowed by the

disc.

¡ 1. Press & hold for fast forward scanning.

Release to resume normal playback.

2. Press once to start forward scannning. Press again to increase the scan speed. (SACD, CD and Video CD have two scan speeds; DVD has three.) Press 3 to resume normal playback. During pause, press ¡ for longer than one second to perform slow playback.

4 Skips to the start of the current track or

chapter, then to previous tracks/chapters.

¢ Skips to the next track or chapter.

Numbers 1. If the disc is stopped, playback starts

from the selected title/group (DVD) or track number (SACD/CD/Video CD).

2. If the disc is playing, playback jumps to the start of the selected chapter or track (within the current group for DVDAudio).

+10 Selects titles/groups/chapters/tracks 10

and over. (For example, for 24, press +10,

+10, 4.)

Getting Started4

Navigating DVD disc menus

Many DVD discs contain menus. Sometimes these are displayed automatically when you start playback; others only appear when you press

MENU or TOP MENU. For DVD Audio discs, use TOP MENU.

Note

Some DVD-Audio discs feature a ‘bonus group’. To access this group you have to input a password, which you can find on the disc’s packaging. See page 57 for more information.

Button What it does

TOP MENU Displays the ‘top menu’ of a DVD disc—this

varies with the disc.

MENU Displays a DVD disc menu—this varies with

the disc and may be the same as the ‘top menu’.

RETURN Returns to the previously displayed menu

screen. On some DVD-Audio discs featuring browsable pictures, press to display the browser screen.

Joystick Moves the cursor around the screen.

ENTER Selects the current menu option.

Numbers Selects a numbered menu option (some discs

only).

+10 Selects a numbered menu option 10 and over.

(For example, for 24, press +10, +10, 4.) (Some discs only.)

Navigating Video CD PBC menus

Some Video CDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch. These are called PBC (Playback control) menus.

You can play a PBC Video CDs without having to navigate the PBC menu by starting playback using a number button to select a track, rather than the 3 button.

Button What it does

RETURN Displays the PBC menu.

Numbers Selects a numbered menu option.

+10 Selects a numbered menu option 10 and

over. (For example, for 24, press +10, +10, 4.)

4 Displays the previous menu page (if there

is one).

¢ Displays the next menu page (if there is

one).

Navigating DVD-RW discs menus

1 Press MENU.

2 Move the Joystick left/right buttons to

toggle between Original and Play List.

The Original screen shows the contents of the disc as recorded. The Play List screen shows the contents in the order programmed by the person who recorded the disc (not all DVD-RW discs contain a Play List).

• You can’t switch between Original and

Play List while a disc is playing.

3 Move the Joystick up/down buttons to

highlight a menu item in the list, then press ENTER to select it.

• Use the 4 and ¢ to see the previous/next page.

• To preview the first frame of the highlighted menu item, move the Joystick right .

• To display this disc menu during playback, press MENU.

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