Marantz VC5400 User Manual

Model VC5400 User Guide

5 Disc DVD Changer

Safety Precautions

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.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION:

This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location

(see service procedure).

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

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT

STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

This product 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 when the product is operated in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product 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 product and receiver.

Connect the product 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.

NOTES ON COPYRIGHTS:

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission.

This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs on a VCR, picture noise will appear.

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.

SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of this unit. This number is unique to this unit and not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model No. ___________________________________

Serial No. ___________________________________

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL.

AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.

This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

1.Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2.Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow all instructions. - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Do not use this product near water. – For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and other areas located near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over-heating. 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.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/product combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the product has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product, the product has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

INTRODUCTION

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Front Panel and Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preparation

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting to Optional Equipment. . . . . . . . . 11-12

Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17

General Explanation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-17

Initial Settings General Operation. . . . . . . . . 15

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Parental Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Operation

Operation with DVD and Video CD . . . . . . . . . 18-22

Playing a DVD and Video CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Exchanging discs during playback . . . . . . . . 18Skipping discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Exchanging the disc and starting playback . . 18 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Moving to another TITLE/GROUP . . . . . . . . 19Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACK . . . . . 19Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 19Slow Motion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Marker Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Special DVD Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . 21Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

DVD Audio Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Moving to another GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Viewing another PAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Operation with Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc . 2324

Playing an Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc . . . . . 23 Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Moving to another Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Random with MP3/WMA Disc . . . . . . . . . . . 24Repeat Track/ All/ Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Random with Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Repeat Track/Disc/All/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Operation with JPEG Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Viewing a JPEG disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Moving to another File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25To flip the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To rotate picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Notes on JPEG Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

Programmed Playback with Audio CD . . . . . . . . 26 Programmed Playback with MP3/WMA disc . . . . 26 Programmed Playback with Video CD . . . . . . . . 26

Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Erasing a Track from Program List . . . . . . . . 27Erasing the Complete Program List . . . . . . . 27

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Screen Saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Video Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 HDCD Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Setting Remote control codes of DVD player . . . 28

Reference

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Speaker Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Country Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

About the symbols for instructions

Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material damage.

Indicates special operating features of this unit. Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

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Before Use

Playable Discs

DVD video discs (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

DVD audio discs (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Audio CD

(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

In addition, this unit can play a HDCD, DVD-R, DVD±RW, Kodak PICTURE CD, SVCD, and CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA or JPEG files.

Notes

–Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD-R/±RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD-R/±RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

–Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

–Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.

Notes on DVDs and Video CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some playback features of the unit may not be available or other functions may be added.

Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on the unit.

Regional code of the DVD player and DVDs
This DVD player is designed and manufactured		1
for playback of region “1” encoded DVD soft-

ware. The region code on the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of player can play those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled “1” or “ALL”. If you try to play any other discs, the message “Check Regional Code” will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits.

Disc-related terms

Title (DVD video discs only)

The main film content or accompanying feature content or additional feature content, or music album.

Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily.

Chapter (DVD video discs only)

Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number, enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, chapters may not be recorded.

Group (DVD audio discs only)

The main audio content or accompanying feature content or additional feature content, or music album. Each group is assigned a group reference number enabling you to locate it easily.

Track (DVD audio discs, Video CD and audio CD only)

Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the track you want.

Scene

On a video CD with PBC (Playback control) functions, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “Scenes”. Each scene is displayed in the menu screen and assigned a scene number, enabling you to locate the scene you want.

A scene is composed of one or several tracks.

Types of video CDs

There are two types of video CDs:

Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)

PBC (Playback control) functions allow you to interact with the system via menus, search functions, or other typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures of high resolution can be played if they are included in the disc.

Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)

Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but they are not equipped with PBC.

HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital®)

HDCD® (High Definition Compatible Digital®) is a recording system that has improved audio CD sound in dynamic range, sound field reproducibility and vocal acoustics.

This DVD player is equipped with an HDCD decoder. The HDCD indicator illuminates when playing an HDCD-encoded audio CD.

, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: United States:

5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,872,531 and 5,864,311. Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.

INTRODUCTION

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Before Use (Continued)

Precautions

Handling the unit

When shipping the unit

The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

When setting up the unit

The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

To keep the exterior surfaces clean

Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will leave marks on the surface.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit.

To obtain a clear picture

The DVD player is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the picture quality will be poor.

Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the operating environment.)

For details, please contact your nearest dealer.

Remote Control Operation Range

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

Distance: About 16 ft (5 m) from the front of the remote sensor.

Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor.

Remote control battery installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two R03

AAA	AAA	(size AAA) batteries with and
		aligned correctly.

Caution

Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

Notes on Discs

Handling discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface.

Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing discs

After playing, store the disc in its case.

Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature increase inside the car.

Cleaning discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.

About Symbols

About the symbol display

“ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation. This icon means the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc.

About the disc symbols for instructions

A section whose title has one of the following symbol is applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.

DVD-V DVD Video discs

DVD Audio discs

Video CDs with the PBC (playback control) function.

Video CDs without the PBC (playback control) function.

Audio CDs.

MP3 discs.

WMA discs.

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Front Panel and Display Window
STANDBY	Disc Tray	Display window	OPEN/CLOSE ( / )
Lights red when the	Insert a disc here.	Shows the current	Opens or closes the
DVD player is standby.		status of the player.	disc tray.
			INTRODUCTION

	DISC SKIP	Remote Sensor
	Moves to the next
POWER
	available disc tray.
ON/STANDBY	Reverse Skip/Scan ( S / Q )
Switches the
player ON and		Go to beginning of current
STANDBY.	chapter/track or to PREVIOUS chap-
		ter/track.
	Press and hold for two seconds for a
		fast reverse search.

Forward Skip/Scan ( R / T )

Go to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast forward search.

DISC EX-CHANGE

PLAY ( 2 )

Changes a disc (other than the

Starts playback.

one playing) during playback STOP ( 9 ) Stops playback.

PAUSE ( ; )

Pause playback temporarily/ press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.

ANGLE Lights when multi angles are present.

A light will appear if a disc is in the disc tray. The current disc tray flashes.

							TITLE Indicates current title number
						DVD video disc inserted
		DVD					CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number
						DVD audio disc inserted
			A
	DVD
							Indicates total playing time/elapsed time
						CD Audio CD inserted
						VCD Video CD inserted	PROG. Programmed playback active
		HD CD HDCD disc inserted

MP3 MP3 or WMA disc inserted

RANDOM RANDOM playback active

Indicates current player function:

Playback, Pause, etc.

Indicates repeat mode

MP3 VCD HD CD DVD A		TITLE	CHP/TRK	PROG.	RANDOM ALL A	B
2	1
	5
3	4

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Remote Control

MARKER •

Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH •

Displays MARKER SEARCH menu.

POWER

Switches DVD Player ON and OFF.

AUDIO

Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (CD).

SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language.

0-9 number buttons

Selects numbered items in a menu.

Reverse SKIP/SCAN ( S ) •

Search backward*/ go to beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or track.

* Press and hold button for about two seconds.

PLAY ( 2) •

Starts playback.

Forward SKIP/SCAN ( T ) •

Search forward*/ go to next chapter or track.

OSD

Accesses On-Screen display.

MENU

Accesses menu on a DVD disc.

TOP MENU •

Displays the discs Top menu, if available.

SETUP •

Accesses or removes setup menu.

RETURN •

-Removes the setup menu.

-Displays the menu of a video

CD with PBC.

Setting Remote control codes of Remote control

OPEN/CLOSE

Opens and closes the disc tray.

ANGLE

Selects a DVD camera angle if available

RANDOM

Plays tracks in random order.

PROGRAM

Enters to the program edit mode or exits from that.

CLEAR

Removes a track number on the program list or a mark on the MARKER SEARCH menu.

• ZOOM

Enlarges video image.

•STOP ( 9 )

Stops playback.

•PAUSE/STEP ( ; )

Pauses playback temporarily/ press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.

SELECT/ENTER

Acknowledges menu selection.

SLOW ( , / . )

Reverse/ Forward slow playback.

1/2/3/4 (left/right/up/down)

- Selects an item in the menu.

•REPEAT

Repeat chapter, track, title, group, all.

• A-B

Repeat sequence.

• DISC SKIP

Moves to the next available disc tray.

•This remote control supports two remote control codes: C004 and C044.

•When the unit is shipped from the factory, the remote control is set to C004.

•To set the remote control to C044, hold down both the STOP button and "2" number button on the remote control for at least five seconds.

•You can change the code of remote control only when NO DISC appears in the display window.

•To set the remote control back to C004, hold down both the STOP button and "1" number button on the remote control for at least five seconds.

•Also set the remote control codes of the player to the same setting as the remote control. (This setting is set to C004, when the unit is shipped from the factory.) (page 28)

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Rear Panel

OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.

COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR)

Connect to a TV with Y, CB/PB, CR/PR inputs.

AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

Connect to an amplifier, receiver, or stereo system.

INTRODUCTION

**REMOTE CONTROL

EXTERNAL/INTERNAL

Switch

* REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT jack

VIDEO OUT

Connect to a TV with video inputs.

5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT

Connect to a 5.1 channel receiver

–center speaker connection

–subwoofer connection

–front speakers connections

–rear (surround) speakers connections

S-VIDEO OUT

Connect to a TV with S-Video inputs.

RS232C Terminal

Control terminal for use by custom installers.

AC Power Cord

Plug into the power source.

* REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT jacks

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, 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.

** 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”.

Caution

Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

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Connections

Tips

Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the player. Use only one of the connections described below.

Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

For better sound reproduction, connect the player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio in jacks of your amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment. See “Connecting to Optional Equipment”

on page 11-12.

Caution

–Make sure the DVD Player is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

–Do not connect the DVD Player’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

–Do not connect your DVD Player via your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Connecting to a TV

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.

Video connection

1Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable (V).

2Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD Player to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV (A) using the audio cables.

S-Video connection

1Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the S-Video cable (S).

2Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD Player to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV (A) using the audio cables.

Component Video (Color Stream®) connection

1Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Player to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an Y, CB/PB, CR/PR cable (C).

2Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD Player to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV (A) using the audio cables.

Notes

–Refer to the owner’s manual of your TV as well.

–Before you connect the DVD player to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections.

Progressive Scan (Color Stream® pro) connection

If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” television, you may take advantage of the DVD Player’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible.

If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the DVD Player.

1the DVD Player to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y, CB/PB, CR/PR cable (C).Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on

2the DVD Player to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV (A) using the supplied audio cables.Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of

Notes

–Set the Progressive to “On” on the setup menu for progressive signal, see page 15.

–Progressive scan does not work with the analog video connections (yellow VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT jack). (See “Video mode setting”, page28)

Rear of TV

	S-VIDEO		COMPONENT VIDEO /		AUDIO INPUT		VIDEO
	INPUT	PROGRESSIVE SCAN INPUT					INPUT
		Pr	Pb	Y	L	R	L

S C A V

Rear of DVD player

Caution

–Do not set the Digital Audio Output of this DVD player to “Dolby Digital” unless you are connecting the DIGITAL OUT jack of this DVD player to an AV decoder that has the Dolby Digital decoding function. High volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers.

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Connections (Continued)

Connecting to Optional Equipment

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Player to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A).

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)

1OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to the cor-

responding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (optical O or coaxial X) audio cable.Connect one of the DVD Player’s DIGITAL AUDIO

You will need to activate the player’s digital output. 2 (See “Digital Audio Output” on page 16).

Digital Multi-channel sound

A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your DVD Player (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.

Caution:

Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is selected.

Notes

–If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

–Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

–To see the audio format of the current DVD in the onscreen display, press AUDIO.

Rear of DVD player

O

X

A

OPTICAL	COAXIAL	L	R
DIGITAL INPUT		AUDIO INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

PREPARATION

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