Marantz DV8400 user guide

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Model DV8400 User Guide

Super Audio CD/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 Super Audio CD, DVD research for consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest technological developments.

We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the Super Audio

CD, 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 ventilation 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.

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.

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.

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.”

Notification

Concerning HDCP compatible DVI-D output

This product is equipped with an HDCP compatible DVI-D output terminal, but its output format is not formally authorized at this time for copyright protection reasons.

Therefore, when it is shipped, this output is not possible. When the format has been formally authorized, an upgrade will provide compatibility necessary to perform this output.

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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.

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 suffi-cient 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.

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.

POWERSOURCES—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	OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects
• If thisproductis equippedwith apolarizedalternating		of any kind into this product through openings as
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider		they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-
than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one		out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to		Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the	SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your		yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not		you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.		all servicing to qualified service personnel.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire	DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this
grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)		product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power		qualified service personnel under the following
outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to		conditions:
insertthe plug into the outlet, contact your electrician	• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the	• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
safety purpose of the grounding type plug.		the product.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords	• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
should be routed so that they are not likely to be	•	If the product does not operate normally by
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or		following the operating instructions. Adjust only
against them, paying particular attention to cords at		those controls that are covered by the operating
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point		instructions as an improper adjustment of other
where they exit from the product.		controls may result in damage and will often require
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside		extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
antenna or cable systemisconnectedtothe product,		the product to its normal operation.
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so	• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
as to provide some protection against voltage		way.
surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of	• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,		performance — this indicates a need for service.
provides information with regard to proper	REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,		are required, be sure the service technician has
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge		used replacement parts specified by the
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of		manufacturer or have the same characteristics as
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding		the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding		result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
electrode. See Figure A.	SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product		or repairs to this product, ask the service technician
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended		to perform safety checks to determine that the
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from		product is in proper operating condition.
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable	WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product
system. This will prevent damage to the product		should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
due to lightning and power-line surges.	HEAT — The product should be situated away from
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should		heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power		stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
lines or other electric light or power circuits, or		that produce heat.
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.
		ANTENNA
		LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND		ANTENNA
CLAMP		DISCHARGE UNIT
		(NEC SECTION 810-20)

	ELECTRIC	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
	SERVICE
		(NEC SECTION 810-21)
	EQUIPMENT
		GROUND CLAMPS
	Fig. A	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
		ELECTRODE SYSTEM
		(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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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 to +35°C (+41°F to +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.

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

•Start your volume control at a low setting.

•Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel
Level	Example
30	Quiet library, soft whispers
40	Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50	Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60	Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70	Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80	Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
	at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill

120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap

140 Gunshot blast, jet plane

180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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	Table Of Contents
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 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/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

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1Before You Start

Features

An HDCP-compatible DVI-D (digital RGB) terminal is provided for the realization of the very highest picture quality by fully digital transmission

This unit is equipped with an HDCP-compatible digital image output terminal (DVI-D) to realize copyright protection.

Direct digital transmission without analog conversion of DVD image data makes it possible to enjoy real-life images without any image deterioration resulting from AD/DA conversion.

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*2 software

Logos: 1 R

The DV8400 delivers breathtaking sound quality with Dolby Digital and DTS discs.

TruSurround*3

Logo:

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

MP3 compatibility

This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio tracks (see pages 8, 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).

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).

Energy conservation design

This unit is designed to reduce electrical power consumption by automatically switching to standby mode after 30 minutes of non-use.

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

*2 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

*3 TruSurround, SRS and ® symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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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

•Operating instruction (this manual)

•Warranty card

Putting the batteries in the remote control

1 Open the battery compartment 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.

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.

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	Using the remote control	English
	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.

30

30

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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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.

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.

•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.

*Some copy-controlled CDs may not conform to official CD standards. They are special discs and may not play on the DV8400.

Video CD compatibility:

•Logo:

•12cm (5in.) or 8cm (3in.) discs

•MPEG-1 digital audio

•MPEG-1 digital video

Video CDs are divided into tracks.

Super Audio CD compatibility:

•Logo:

•Single layer, dual layer or Hyblid layer

•12cm (5in.) or 8cm (3in.) discs

•Digital audio (DSD)

Super Audio CDs are divided into tracks.

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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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2Connecting Up

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/Video cables. For other possible connections, see pages 11 and 12.

Important

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

1 Connect to a composite video input	RS232C terminal
on your TV using the supplied Audio/	Control terminal for use
Video cable.	by custom installers.

Y		DVI V.LEVEL
CB /PB	DVI-D OUT	NORMAL	EXPAND		RS232C
	(HDCP)								L	L	CENTER
CR /PR
	VIDEO								R	R	SUB W.
COMPONENT		1	2	S1/S2	IN	OUT EXTERNAL INTERNAL	OPTICAL COAXIAL	1	2	SURR.
	VIDEO OUTPUT				REMOTE CONTROL		DIGITAL		FRONT	AUDIO OUTPUT

OUTPUT

2	Connect to a pair of stereo audio	3 Plug into a standard AC
	inputs on your TV using the	wall outlet.

EXTERNAL INTERNAL

supplied Audio/Video cable.

Connecting audio/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 cables

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 SR8300, SR7300), 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.

Synchronized power on and off

•Connect with the remote control output jack of a component (such as the SR8300, SR7300) 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 receiver equipped with a remote sensor, set the switch to EXTERNAL.

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Connecting Up

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Home theater video connections

Important

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

1	If your TV has a component	If your TV and projector have a
	video input, we recommend	DVI-D terminal for Video Input,
	using it to connect directly to	we recommend using it to
	the COMPONENT VIDEO	connect directly to the DVI-D
	OUT of this player. Use the	out of this player.
	standard 3-jack component
	video ouput.

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

DVI V.LEVEL Switch

When connecting the DVI unit, black may rise to the surface depending on the display. If that happens, set the switch to Expand.

The DVI V.LEVEL switch switches between the following output image data ranges

Normal: 16 (black) – 235 (white)

Expand: 0 (black) – 246 (white)

Y		DVI V.LEVEL
CB /PB	DVI-D OUT	NORMAL	EXPAND		RS232C
	(HDCP)								L	L	CENTER
CR /PR
	VIDEO								R	R	SUB W.
COMPONENT		1	2	S1/S2	IN	OUT EXTERNAL INTERNAL	OPTICAL COAXIAL	1	2	SURR.
	VIDEO OUTPUT				REMOTE CONTROL		DIGITAL		FRONT	AUDIO OUTPUT

OUTPUT

2 If a component input is not available to you, connect this	3 Plug into a standard AC
player to your TV or AV receiver using either the VIDEO or S-	wall outlet.
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.

Note

•The DVI output of this unit is HDCP compatible. When watching DVI output images with this unit, it is necessary to use a TV or display with HDCP compatible DVI input.

•There may be no Image output if connected to a TV or display that is not compatible with the above format.

•Refer to the instruction manual of the TV or display to be connected to this unit for detailed information regarding the DVI-D terminal.

DVI output format (for NTSC replay)

System		: 480/60p
Resolution		: 720 x 480
Vertical frequency		: 60 Hz
Horizontal frequency : 31.5 kHz
P	: Indicates Progressive (progressive scan)

NTSC : A broadcast format using primarily in Japan, the U.S., Canada, Taiwan and Korea.

Notification

Concerning HDCP compatible DVI-D output

This product is equipped with an HDCP compatible DVI-D output terminal, but its output format is not formally authorized at this time for copyright protection reasons. Therefore, when it is shipped, this output is not possible. When the format has been formally authorized, an upgrade will provide compatibility necessary to perform this output.

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2Connecting Up

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.

1 If your amplifier has stereo inputs only, connect them here.

2 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.

Y		DVI V.LEVEL
CB /PB	DVI-D OUT	NORMAL	EXPAND		RS232C
	(HDCP)								L	L	CENTER
CR /PR
	VIDEO								R	R	SUB W.
COMPONENT		1	2	S1/S2	IN	OUT EXTERNAL INTERNAL	OPTICAL COAXIAL	1	2	SURR.
	VIDEO OUTPUT				REMOTE CONTROL		DIGITAL		FRONT	AUDIO OUTPUT

OUTPUT

3 Connect to the coaxial or optical input of your 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	OPTICAL
	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.

4 Plug into a standard AC wall outlet.

Connecting coaxial cables

Use an interconnect with a pin-type (also called RCA or phono)

plug on each end to

connect up digital	COAX
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.

All DVD-Audio and all Super Audio CD audio is output only through the analog outputs.

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Display

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - = ~ ! @ # $ %

V-PART			192kHz
GRP	V OFF	VCD	96kHz
TITLE	D OFF	TRK	CHP

^ & * ( ) _ +

1 3 – Lights when a disc is playing

2V-PART – Lights during playback of the video part of DVD discs

3 – Lights during a multi-angle section of a DVD-Video disc

4V OFF – Indicates that video output is turned off

5 Lights during repeat play

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

7192kHz/96kHz – Indicates a DVD disc containing high-sampling rate (192kHz/ 96kHz) audio is playing

8 DVD – Lights when a DVD is loaded

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

10 – Lights when a Super Audio CD 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

16 – Lights when Remote Control Signal is received

PROGRESSIVE LAST CONDTOTAL REMAIN

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DOLBY D

5.1CH

DOWN MIX

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175.1CH – Lights when the audio ouput is set to 5.1 channel

18DOWNMIX – Lights when multi-channel DVD-Audio, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG audio is downmixed, for example to two channel stereo

198 – Lights wheh a disc is paused

20GRP – Indicates that the number below in the character display is a DVD-Audio group number

21TITLE – Indicates that the number below in the character display is a DVD-Video title number

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

23TRK – Indicates that the number below in the character display is a DVD-Audio, CD, Video CD or MP3 track number

24CHP – Indicates that the number below in the character display is a DVD-Video chapter number

25Character display

26TOTAL – Indicates that the time shown in the character display is the total playing time of the disc

27REMAIN – 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

29L, C, R, LS, S, RS, LFE – show which channels are recorded on the disc playing

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Remote control

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1VIDEO 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

7Cursor (2/3/5/∞) / ENTER button – page 22

8 7 – Stop

9 4 ¢ – Skip

108 – Pause

11RANDOM – pages 29, 36

12F.MEMO – Function memory (page 33)

13VIDEO ADJ. – Video adjust (page 49)

14DISPLAY – pages 34, 36

15ANGLE – page 25

16LAST MEMO – page 31

17DIMMER – Press to change the display brightness

18POWER – switches player on or into standby.

19CLEAR – Clear

20TOP MENU – page 22

21SEARCH – page 23

22MENU – page 22

233 – Play

241 ¡ – Scan

25REPEAT — A-B – page 30

26AUDIO – page 26

27SUBTITLE – page 25

28CONDITION 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)

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Front panel

1	2	3	4	5
	SACD/DVD PLAYER	STOP		PAUSE
	PLAY

STANDBY

POWER ON/OFF

1 POWER ON/OFF

2 Disc tray

3 3 – Play

4 7 – Stop

5 8 – Pause

6 Display – page 13

V-PART			192kHz	PROGRESSIVE	SURROUND
GRP	V OFF	VCD	96kHz	LAST COND	DOLBY D	5.1CH
TITLE	D OFF	TRK	CHP	TOTAL REMAIN	DOWN MIX			FL OFF	OPEN/CLOSE
					L	C	R
						LFE
					LS	S	RS

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7

8

9

0

7FL 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

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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 7twice 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			PLAY	STOP	PAUSE
POWER	DISP MODE	FL OFF	OPEN/CLOSE

FL menu

Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to select the FL menu you want as follows.

(Example)

DISP MODE

AUTO P OFF

REMOT CODE

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.

Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to select the type of DISP MODE you want to set as follows.

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(Example)

DISP OFF *

DISP ON

* Factory setting

Press ENTER you want to set.

The menu select is set.

•If you play a CD, MP3 or Super Audio CD while DISP ON is selected, FL display and video output shut off automatically. FL display is on and video output is off during Stop. And if you push the DIMMER button on the remote control or FL OFF button on the front panel during DISP ON, for three seconds, only FL display is displayed.

•Depending on the disc, it may not operate normally. When this happens, use it after turning off DISP MODE.

AUTO P OFF setting

Select AUTO P OFF, then press ENTER.

Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to select the type of AUTO P OFF you want to set as follows.

(Example)

ON 30 MIN *

OFF

* Factory setting

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.

REMOT CODE setting

Select REMOT CODE, then press ENTER. Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) 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.

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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 7to 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.

2Press SETUP.

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

Audio1 A2 Video1 V2 Language General

Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator	Start
	Auto Start Off
Setup using the Setup Navigator
Move	ENTER Select SETUP Exit

Navigate all of the following OSDs using these controls:

Cursor (5/∞) – cursor up/down

ENTER – select the highlighted menu option

Cursor (2) – go back to the previous question.

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

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3 Select ‘Start’.

Audio1 A2 Video1 V2 Language General

Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator	Start
	Auto Start Off
Setup using the Setup Navigator
Move	ENTER Select SETUP Exit

Remember

Press ENTER to select an option.

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

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4 Choose an OSD menu language.

Audio1 A2 Video1 V2	Language		General
Setup Navigator	English
	français
Language	Deutsch
OSD Language	Italiano
	Español
Select the On Screen Language
Move	ENTER	Select		SETUP	Exit

5 Select the type of TV you have.

Audio1 A2 Video1 V2	Language		General
Setup Navigator
TV Connection
TV Type	Widescreen(16:9)
	Standard(4:3)
Widescreen TV
16:9 aspect ratio
Move	ENTER	Select		SETUP	Exit

•See Aspect ratio in the Glossary on page 60 if you’re unsure of the difference between widescreen and standard TVs.

6Select the type of analog audio connections you made to your amplifier/receiver.

Audio1 A2 Video1 V2	Language		General
Setup Navigator
Amp Connection	2 ChannelDolby Digital/DTS
Analog Jacks	5.1Channel
	Not Connected
2channel jacks for L/R
Move	ENTER	Select		SETUP	Exit

•If you connected the audio output directly to your TV following the Easy setup on page 10, choose 2 Channel.

7If you selected 5.1 Channel audio connections in step 6, confirm which speakers are connected to your amplifier.

Audio1 A2 Video1 V2 Language General

Setup Navigator

Amp Connection

Center Speaker PresentDolby Digital/DTS

Not Present

Center speaker is connected to an amplifier

Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit

Audio1 A2 Video1 V2 Language General

Setup Navigator

Amp Connection

Surround Speakers PresentDolby Digital/DTS

Not Present

Surround speakers are connected to an amplifier

Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit

Audio1 A2 Video1 V2	Language		General
Setup Navigator
Amp Connection
Sub–woofer	PresentDolby Digital/DTS
	Not Present
Sub–woofer is connected
to an amplifier
Move	ENTER	Select		SETUP	Exit

8Confirm the digital audio formats your amplifier is compatible with (if you made a digital connection).

Audio1 A2 Video1 V2	Language		General
Setup Navigator	Dolby Digital
	Dolby Digital/DTS
Amp Connection	Dolby Digital/MPEG
Digital Jack	Dolby D/DTS/MPEG
	PCM
	Not Connected
Compatible with Dolby Digital
Move	ENTER	Select		SETUP	Exit

•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.

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9Confirm whether your amplifier is compatible with 96kHz audio.

Audio1 A2 Video1 V2	Language		General
Setup Navigator
Amp Connection	No
96kHz PCM Audio	Yes
	Don't Know
Digital jack not compatible with 96kHz
Move	ENTER	Select		SETUP	Exit

•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.

10 Select ‘Save Changes’ to make the settings.

Audio1 A2 Video1 V2	Language		General
Setup Navigator
	Save Changes
Exit Setup Navigator	Delete Changes
	Start Again
Changes are saved
Move	ENTER	Select		SETUP	Exit

11Press 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.

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4Getting Started

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, DVD-

Audio and DVD-R/RW. If a function is specific to a particular kind of

DVD disc, it is specified.

1Switch 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.

3Load 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).

4Press 3to start playback.

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

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Basic playback controls

Button

What it does

3Starts playback.

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

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

7Stops playback.

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

11. 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. (Super Audio CD, CD and Video CD have two scan speeds; DVD has three.) Press 3to resume normal playback.

¡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. (Super Audio CD, CD and Video CD have two scan speeds; DVD has three.) Press 3to resume normal playback.

4Skips to the start of the current track or chapter, then to previous tracks/chapters.

¢Skips to the next track or chapter.

Numbers	1. If the disc is stopped, playback starts
	from the selected title/group (DVD) or
	track number (Super Audio CD/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 DVD-
	Audio).
+10	Selects titles/groups/chapters/tracks 10
	and over. (For example, for 24, press +10,
	+10, 4.)

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.

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4Getting Started

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.

Coursor Moves the cursor around the screen.

(2/3/5/∞)

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 3button.

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.)

4Displays 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.

2Use the cursor buttons (2/3) 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.

3Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to highlight a menu item in the list, then press ENTER to select it.

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

•To preview the first frame of the highlighted menu item, use the cursor button (3).

•To display this disc menu during playback, press

MENU.

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Introduction

• Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD discs, Video CDs, Super Audio CDs and CDs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded.

• When playing DVD discs, if the or icon appears onscreen when you try and use a particular function, either the player or the disc doesn’t allow the use of that function.

• When playing Video CDs, some of the functions are not available in PBC mode. If you want to use them, start the disc playing using a number button to select a track.

Finding what you want on a disc

You can directly access any point on a disc using one of the search modes. Use these search modes while a disc is playing, or when it’s stopped. Playback jumps to the point specified.

1Press SEARCH repeatedly to choose between:

•Title/Group search (DVD only)

•Chapter/Track search

•Page search (DVD-Audio discs with browsable pictures only)

•Time search (DVD-Video and Video CD only)

•Frame & Time search (DVD-Video only)

(The Frame Search option in the Video1 menu must be On to use this) (page 47)

•Off

2Enter the title/chapter/group/track number or time (minutes & seconds).

For example, for title 4, press 4.

For chapter/track 12, press 1 , 2.

For 45 minutes into the disc, press 4, 5, 0, 0.

3 Press 3to start/restart playback.

Note

The Frame Search option in the Video menu must be On to use this.

Press DISPLAY while a still picture is displayed to see the frame number.

Depending on the disc, it may not be possible to search for a specific frame. Also, when using frame advance, forward step or reverse step. Each frame may not be appear in exact order when stepping through them. The number assigned to a specific frame may be different when stepping through the frames in forward or reverse mode.

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1/2 – 1/4 – 1/8 – 1/16

1/16 – 1/8 – 1/4 – 1/2

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Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback

The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame.

Viewing a still frame

Press 8.

When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes, select the [Field] setting in the Setup screen Video menu [Still Picture] setting as described on page 51.

To return to normal playback

When viewing a still frame playback, pressing 8or 3restores normal playback operation.

Viewing slow playback

With this function, DVDs can be viewed in both forward and reverse direction. Video CDs can only be moved in the forward direction.

Press ¡for longer than one second during Pause.

•Slow playback is engaged.

•During slow playback, the speed of playback can be adjusted from 1/16 normal playback speed to 1/2 normal

playback speed in four steps using ¡.

• During slow playback, the player return to pause when pressing 1.

Press 1for longer than one second during Pause.

•Slow playback in the reverse direction is engaged.

•During slow playback, the speed of playback can be adjusted from

1/16 normal playback speed to 1/2 normal playback speed in four steps using 1.

• During slow playback, the player return to pause when pressing ¡.

To return to normal playback

When viewing still frames or slow playback, pressing 3restores normal playback operation.

Frame by frame advance playback: Viewing one frame at a time

With this function, DVDs can be viewed in both forward and reverse directions. Video CDs can only be moved in the forward direction.

1 Press 8.

2Press ¡or 1rapidly.

¡: The picture advances one frame each time the button is pressed. 1: The picture backs up a DVD a few frames each time the button is pressed.

To return to normal playback

When viewing frame by frame playback, pressing 8or 3restores normal playback operation.

Note

•There is no sound when viewing still frames or slow playback, or when advancing one frame at a time.

•Still frame, slow play, or frame advance playback may not be possible with certain titles. In this case, the mark is displayed.

•If a Browsable picture (page 60) is recorded on a DVD-Audio disc, frame advance playback is possible.

•Depending on the disc, it may automatically return to normal replay at the transition between chapters. And when this happens, it may not fast forward or rewind even if you push the scan (1/¡) button. In this case, push the PLAY button once more, then push the scan button (1/¡) again.

Playing Discs

Switching camera angles

Some DVD Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles—check the disc box for details: it should be marked with a icon if it contains multi-angle scenes.

•To switch the camera angle, press ANGLE.

If the disc was paused, playback starts again with the new angle.

•To hide the TV angle indicator, choose Angle Indicator > Off from the

Video 2 menu (see page 51).

Switching subtitles

Many DVD Video discs have subtitles in one or more lan- guages—the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language anytime during playback.

• To display/switch the subtitle language, press SUBTITLE repeatedly.

The current subtitle language is shown on-screen.

•To switch off subtitles, press SUBTITLE then CLEAR.

•To set subtitle preferences, see page 53.

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5Playing Discs

Switching audio language

When playing a DVD Video disc recorded with dialog in two or more languages, you can switch audio language anytime during playback.

•To display/switch the audio language, press AUDIO repeatedly.

The current audio language is shown on-screen.

•To set audio language preferences, see page 52.

Switching audio channel

Depending on the disc, you may be able to switch channels, when playing DVD-Audio discs—see the disc box for details.

•To switch the audio channel, press AUDIO repeatedly.

Switching audio channel

On Video CDs, CDs and MP3s you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel.

On DVD-RW discs that have both L and R audio channel, you can switch between the L, R, or a mix of both.

•To switch the audio channel, press AUDIO repeatedly.

The current playback channel(s) are indicated on-screen.

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Making a program list

This feature lets you program the play order of titles/groups/chapters/tracks on a disc. You make a program list via an on-screen display, using the cursor buttons to navigate and the number buttons to enter titles/chapters/tracks.

Note that programmed playback is not available for DVD-RWs.

1 Press PROGRAM.

Program Chapter Program Title

Program Chapter Program Title

Current:	Title		7	Chapter 1	Current:	Title	2(/20)
Title	1		(Chapter 1~18)
Program Memory — Off					Program Memory — Off
Move	ENTER	Play		PROGRAM Exit		Move	ENTER	Play	PROGRAM Exit

2Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select ‘Program Chapter’ or

‘Program Title’.

3 Use the cursor button (∞) to the program list window.

If you selected Program Chapter, use the cursor button (5) and enter a title number (all the programmed chapters will come from this title).

4Enter the title/chapter numbers for your program list.

For titles/chapters 1–9, use the corresponding number buttons. For 10 and over, use the +10 button (+10, +10, 4 for 24, etc.)

•You can program a pause instead of a title/chapter: press 8 instead of entering a number in the program list. (A pause can't be the first or last step in the list.)

•A program list can contain up to 24 steps.

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5If you want to save the program list, use the cursor button (∞) to

‘Program Memory’ and set it to ‘On’.

Program Chapter		Program Title
Current:		Title		7 Chapter 1
Title		1		(Chapter 1~18)
09	07	18
	Program Memory		On
			Off
	Move		ENTER	Select PROGRAM Exit

If you do this, the program list is automatically recalled when you next load the disc.

•You can save program lists for up to 24 discs.

•After setting to On, move the cursor back up to the program list window.

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6Press ENTER or 3to start playback immediately, or PROGRAM to exit if you want to start playback later.

During program play, you may occasionally see the start of a chapter that was not programmed when the chapter number changes. This is not a malfunction.

For Video CDs that feature PBC, make sure that the disc is stopped before you start.

1Press PROGRAM.

Program Track

Current:

Track

1(/10)

Total Time

0.00

Move	ENTER Play PROGRAM Exit

2Enter the track numbers for your program list.

For tracks 1–9, use the corresponding number buttons. For 10 and over, use the +10 button (+10,

+10, 4 for 24, etc.)

•You can program a pause instead of a track/chapter: press 8instead of entering a number in the program list. (A pause can't be the first or last step in the list.)

•A program list can contain up to 24 steps.

3Press ENTER or 3to start playback immediately, or PROGRAM to exit if you want to start playback later.

•You can't start playback later with a PBC Video CD; press ENTER or 3to start.

Note

You can’t program track numbers over 100 on Super

Audio CDs.

Programming tips

•To view the program list press PROGRAM.

•To delete a step in the program list, position the cursor on the title/group/chapter/track and press CLEAR.

•To insert a step into the program list, position the cursor where you want the new step to appear, then enter the title/group/chapter/ track number.

All the following steps move up one.

•To add the currently playing title/group/ chapter/track to the program list, press and hold PROGRAM for about a second.

If there is no current program list, a new one is created (for DVD, if the last list created was a title list then the a title program list is created, otherwise a chapter program list is created).

•To delete the program list, stop playback (press 7), then press CLEAR.

The program list is also erased when you remove the disc from the player or turn the power off (standby).

•To delete a memorized DVD program list, load the DVD, press PROGRAM, then change the

Program Memory option to Off. Press ENTER to confirm.

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Using random play

Use the random play function to play titles/chapters/groups/tracks (DVD) or tracks (CD or Video CD) in a random order.

You can’t use random play with DVD-RW discs, Super Audio CD or

Video CD playing in PBC mode.

1Press RANDOM repeatedly to select a random play mode.

The mode is displayed on-screen:

• Random Chapter/Track (from within the current title)

• Random Title/Group

• Random (random play starts immediately)

2DVD only: Press ENTER or 3to start random play.

•To stop the disc and cancel random playback, press 7.

•To cancel random playback without stopping playback, press CLEAR. The

rest of the disc plays out.

Tip

•During random play, the 4 and ¢buttons function a little differently to normal: 4returns to the beginning of the current track/chapter/. You can't go back further than this. ¢ selects another track/chapter at random from those remaining.

•You can't use random play together with program or repeat play.

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Using repeat play

You can set the player to repeat individual tracks on CDs or VideoCDs, chapters/tracks or titles/group on DVD discs, or the whole disc. It's also possible to loop a section of a disc.

You can use the repeat together with the programming mode to repeat the tracks/chapters in the program list (see page 27 for how to make a program list).

You can’t use any repeat mode or looped play with a Video CD playing in PBC mode.

Looped playback is not possible with Super Audio CD.

Note

•You can’t use repeat and random play at the same time.

•If you switch camera angle during repeat play, repeat play is cancelled.

1 Press REPEAT during playback to select a repeat mode.

Each press switches the repeat mode:

•Repeat Chapter/Track

•Repeat Title/Group

•Repeat Off

•Repeat Track

•Repeat All

•Repeat Off

2To resume normal playback, press CLEAR.

Tip

You can use repeat play with program play. During program play, press

REPEAT.

Looping a section of a disc

1Press (REPEAT) A-B once at the start of the section you want to repeat, then again at the end.

Playback immediately jumps back to the start point and plays the loop round and round.

•On a DVD disc, the start and end points of the loop must be in the same title/group.

2To resume normal playback, press CLEAR.

•You can also repeat a section of a disc just once by pressing 3to mark the end point (instead of A-B).

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