Marantz VC8100 user guide

Model VC8100 User Guide

DVD Changer

USA / CANADA – English

Please read through these user guide 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.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

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.

POWER SOURCES — This product should be

operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed

in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the

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

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply

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

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an

outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this

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

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system

should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,

extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push

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

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this

product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this

product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

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

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

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

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

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

REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement

parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any

service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product

should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated away

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

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

Fig. A

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

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

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF

THIS FINE MARANTZ PRODUCT.

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

Thank you for your support.

WARNING:

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE [For U.S. and Canadian models]

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.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

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.

CAUTION:

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.

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

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

This product satisfies FCC regulations when

receiver.

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

technician for help.

[For Canadian model] CAUTION:

USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

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.

Information to User

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

Features of This Player

301 capacity disc changer compatible with DVD Video, Video CD, CD, and CD-R* formats

DVDs, Video CDs, CDs, and CD-Rs that display the logos shown below can be played back on Marantz DVD players. For more information on discs compatible with this player, refer to the table below.

Types of playable discs and their marks

DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

CD, CD TEXT, CD-R

Diameter/ Playable sides

12 cm (5 in.)/ single-sided

12 cm (5 in.)/ double-sided

VIDEO CD

12 cm (5 in.)/ single-sided

VIDEO CD single 8 cm (3 in.)/

single-sided

12 cm (5 in.)/ single-sided

CD single

1 layer 2 layer

Playback time

Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 2)

133 min. 242 min.

266 min. 484 min.

Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 1) Max. 74 minutes

Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 1) Max. 20 minutes

Digital audio

Max. 74 minutes

Digital audio

State of the art digital audio and video

Compatible with a wide range of digital audio output formats

The digital audio output jacks of this player can output Dolby Digital*, DTS**, MPEG, and linear PCM digital bitstreams to AV components with built-in decoding capabilities.

Multiple video output formats that can be selected to best suit your TV or monitor

This player features composite, S-video, and component jacks to offer ideal connection possibilities to nearly every type and level of commercially available TV or monitor on the market today.

Digital Noise Reduction (Video Quality Enhancement)

DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) can be used to improve the video image and remove digital noise. Select a preprogrammed setting suited to the program’s subject matter, or make manual adjustments to suit your needs or preferences and save them in the player’s memory.

TruSurround and Virtual Dolby Digital

TruSurround*** uses technology that simulates multichannel surround sound using only two speakers. Virtual Dolby Digital works in conjunction with Dolby Digital audio sources to create a realistic surround sound. Virtual Dolby Digital is selected automatically when Dolby Digital sources are played.

8 cm (3 in.)/

single-sided

The disc format logos shown above are found on disc labels or on disc jackets.

• To prevent malfunction, be sure to use an adapter when loading 8 cm (3 in.) CDs in the player.

• To prevent malfunction, do not use 8 cm (3 in.) CD adapters with 8 cm (3 in.) DVDs.

• Discs other than the ones indicated above cannot be played on this unit.

• DVDs that have incompatible region numbers cannot be played on this unit. The region number of the player can be found on the rear panel.

* This unit is capable of playing prerecorded audio CD-R

discs.

• Due to variances in recording processes and disc types as well as minor scratches, dust, fingerprints, or condensation on the disc or pickup lens, playback may not be possible with some discs.

• If a CD-R disc has not undergone a process called finalization, playback is possible, however other functions such as fast forward and reverse scanning, and track search cannot be performed.

• Be sure to read the guidelines for using an audio CD-R disc in the documentation supplied with the CD-R disc.

Max. 20 minutes

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 Home THX 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 the THX DVD programmed exploiting the medium’s maximum potential.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

** “DTS” is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

*** TruSurround and the

Labs, Inc. in the United States and selected foreign countries. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

**** Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucasfilm

and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.

symbol are trademarks of SRS

New graphical control and disc management

It has never been easier to manage 300 discs than with this player’s on-screen graphical control screens. Using the player’s Sub Setup screen, you can input titles and artists for the discs loaded in the player, sort them according to number, disc type, title, or artist, organize them into groups, and keep the information updated even if you physically reorganize the discs (page 30).

Auto UpdateCustom

Organize all of the discs in the rack by inputting disc titles and artist names for easy search and reference.

Text

Title

Type

Disc

1 DVD Silver Skies Matt Jones 2 DVD Someone2Hold S. Benak 3 VCD Dance Coll. Various

4DVD

5 CD Live at Roxy! Exhibition

4 ¢

Page

Item

PLAY

ENTER

Play

Input

Artist

SUB SETUP

Exit

Easy text input

This title of a disc and the artist name can be easily input using the remote control or the front panel.

Additionally, you can connect a commercially available PS/2* compatible keyboard or mouse to this player for quicker and more efficient data input and other player functions (page 33).

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Easy setup and adjustment using on-screen menus

You’ll find setting up and adjusting the system easy to do with on-screen menus conveniently organized and arranged. Additionally, on-screen information (i) appears to clarify the functions and explain the options available.

Answer a few questions and have all the necessary audio, video, and on-screen language adjustments set automatically by the player using the Setup Navigator (page 20).

Audio1 GeneralLanguageVideo2

Setup Navigator

Setting up using the Setup Navigator

Move

ENTER

Start

Not Used

Select

SETUP

Exit

Additionally, you can create a list of menu items that you regularly use with the Function Memory so that they can be easily accessed at any time (page 63).

Variable speed scanning in forward and reverse directions

This player incorporates technology that enables smooth playback of DVDs and Video CDs not only at different speeds but also in both forward and reverse directions. Control the direction and scanning speeds from 1/16 normal play speed to extremely quick scanning using MULTI DIAL on the remote control (page 53).

Wide range of DVD viewing options

* PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM corporation.

Connection to another disc changer for increased capacity

This unit can be connected to another VC8100 unit for combined control of up to 601 discs (page 66).

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Quick and easy playback with single loader slot

By using the single loader slot, you can quickly load discs, such as rental DVDs, that you may not want to have loaded in the disc rack all of the time. With the touch of a single button, this disc can be called up and played at any time (page 28).

Multi-Language Subtitles (page 44)

You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off when watching movies or other media with subtitles available.

Multiple Languages (page 45)

You can select the language when watching movies or other media that have multiple language and/or audio soundtracks recorded on them.

Multi-Angle (page 54)

You can view scenes from different camera angles when watching movies or other media with multiple angle playback available.

This mark indicates this may not be possible with certain discs.

Energy-saving design

This unit is designed to use less than 0.9 W of energy when this player is in standby mode.

Differences in Disc Composition

DVD

DVDs are divided into units referred to as titles, and titles are divided into chapters. A DVD which contains a movie may have only one title with many or no chapter divisions. Karaoke DVDs may have many titles, assigning a title to each song on the DVD. Menu screens do not belong to any title.

DVD player functions generally apply to titles on a DVD or chapters within a selected title. The player functions available may also vary from title to title, depending on the DVD. When DVDs have a unique title division, it should be noted that search and program functions may be affected.

Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Title 1

Chapter 1

DVD

Video CD/CD

Video CDs and CDs are divided into units referred to as tracks (Video CD tracks may also be referred to as scenes). One song generally corresponds to one track. Some tracks are further divided into units referred to as indexes. Video CDs with PBC (Playback Control) also contain menus recorded on the disc which enable easy access to the contents of the disc.

When played back on a DVD player, both Video CDs and CDs are considered to be a single title, regardless of the number of tracks.

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4

Title 2

Chapter 2

How to Proceed in This Manual

DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest quality digital audio and video available today. Because using the DVD player and DVDs may be confusing at first, following the order below should help you get through the important stages of getting set up so you can start using your player as soon as possible.

Get familiar with the player.

Refer to the section “Before Using” on page 8 to confirm that all the accessories were included with the player. If you are new to DVD, it might be beneficial for you to go through the “Names and Functions” section starting on page 9 to get familiar with the parts and buttons on the main unit and remote control.

There is also a list of terms that can be found on page 76 if you are having trouble understanding some of the terminology associated with DVD.

Make the necessary connections.

No entertainment system seems to be set up exactly the same way. The “Making Connections” section starting on page 15 shows how video and audio connections may be made to suit your home entertainment system.

Set up the player.

Before you can begin to enjoy the benefits of the DVD format, it is first necessary to set up the player to output the video and audio corresponding to your system. The section “Setting Up the Player” starting on page 20 explains how to use the Setup Navigator, a function that automatically sets up your player. The Setup screen menus, described in the section starting on page 39, are also used in a number of other functions. Learning the procedure for operating these menus will make using this player much easier and more enjoyable.

Load the disc rack and play discs.

When all the connections and setups have been made, you are ready to play your DVDs, Video CDs, and CDs with the player. The section “Getting Started Using Your DVD Player” starting on page 23 outlines the basic player operations.

Organize the discs in the disc rack.

Video CD

Track 2 Track 4Track 3Track 1 Track 5

The section “Disc Management” on page 30 helps you manage the discs you have loaded in the rack by making use of the Sub Setup screen menus. By taking advantage of this player’s text input and cross-referencing capabilities, it is quick and easy to find the disc you want.

Enjoy the other features available.

Once you are comfortable using the basic player functions, you are ready to take advantage of the various options DVD and this player have to offer. The section “Advanced Functions” starting on page 49 describes a number of functions available with this player.

Table of Contents

Before Using........................................ 8

Checking Accessories .................................... 8

Preparing the Remote Control ......................... 8

Names and Functions......................... 9

Front Panel ...................................................... 9

Display Window ............................................. 10

Remote Control..............................................12

Rear Panel .....................................................14

Making Connections .........................15

Connecting Your DVD Player ......................... 15

Audio Connections ........................................17

Video Connections ........................................18

System Control Connections .........................19

Setting Up the Player ........................20

Using the Setup Navigator ............................20

Getting Started Using Your DVD

Player ................................................. 23

Loading DVDs, Video CDs and CDs

into the Player ..........................................23

Playing DVDs, Video CDs and CDs .............. 24

Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back ...... 27

Forward and Reverse Scanning ....................27

Playing a Disc That is Not Loaded in the Rack

(Single Loader Play) ................................ 28

Stopping Playback and Switching Power Off..29

Disc Management.............................. 30

Registering Information and Inputting Text

for Discs Newly Loaded in the Player ...... 30

Keeping the Disc Order and Information

Updated ................................................... 31

Inputting and Changing Text Information ......31

Selecting a Disc On-Screen ..........................35

Searching for a Disc, Title, Chapter, Track, or

Location on a Disc ...................................35

Creating and selecting custom files ..............37

Adjusting Audio and Video

Settings ..............................................39

Using the Setup Screen Menus.....................39

Changing to the Setup Screen “Expert”

Menu Mode .............................................. 40

Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be

Compatible with Your AV Component...... 41

Turning the Digital Output On and Off ...........42

Adjusting the OSD (On-Screen Display) .......42

Setting the TV Screen Size ............................43

Setting the Language Options ......... 44

Selecting a Subtitle Language

(Multi-Language Subtitles).......................44

Changing the Audio Language

(Multi-Language Function).......................45

Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences

in the Setup Screen Menus......................46

Advanced Functions......................... 49

Getting Surround Sound from

Stereo Speakers ...................................... 49

Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the

Audio Soundtrack ....................................49

Adjusting the Video Quality

(Digital Noise Reduction) ......................... 50

Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame

Advance Playback ................................... 52

Scanning in Forward and Reverse

Directions at Different Speeds ................. 53

Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle

(Multi-Angle) ............................................ 54

Repeat Play ...................................................55

Random Play .................................................56

Playback in a Desired Order (Program Play) ..57 To make an ongoing program of your favorite

titles, chapters and tracks (Best play) .....59

Reviewing Previously Played Discs

(Previous Scan)........................................60

Previewing Discs in the Current Play Mode

(Hi-Lite Scan) ...........................................60

Continuing Playback from a Specified

Location (Last Memory) ...........................61

Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed

DVDs (Condition Memory) .......................62

Memorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings

(Function Memory) ................................... 63

Viewing Disc Information ............................... 64

Connecting to Another Player for Control

of 601 Discs .............................................66

Utilizing the Audio-Video Output of

Another AV Component ...........................68

Selecting External Input ................................ 68

Setting the Parental Lock Level ..................... 69

Turning the Screen Saver On and Off ........... 70

Changing the Background Color

of the Screen............................................70

Additional Information...................... 71

Disc Care.......................................................71

For Proper and Long Use of This Unit ........... 72

Language Code List ...................................... 73

Troubleshooting .............................................74

Resetting the Player to System Settings........75

Terms .............................................................76

Specifications ................................................78

Before Using

Checking Accessories

Please confirm that the following were received with the player.

Audio cord

Preparing the Remote Control

Inserting batteries into the remote control

1 Push down on the tab on the battery

compartment cover, and pull out in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Video cord

(Yellow)

D-BUS remote cord

(Orange-colored)

Master-Slave control cord

Remote control unit

AA/R6P batteries

User guide (this manual) Warranty card (U.S. and Canadian models only)

Remote control operation

30°

5 m

(16 ft.)

30°

2 Insert batteries.

Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus (–) polarity guides on the batteries with the marks inside the battery compartment.

3 Close the cover.

Notes

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• When replacing batteries, use all new batteries.

• When not using the remote control for a long period of time

(over 1 month), remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion. If battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the battery component, then insert new batteries.

When operating the remote control, point it at the remote sensor located on the player’s front panel. The remote control can be used up to 5 m (16 feet) from the player and within a 30° angle on each side of the sensor.

Notes

• Exposing the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong light

may cause faulty operation.

• When Master-Slave connections are made to another VC8100

to create a 601-disc changer, only the remote sensor on the

first VC8100 will accept signals from the remote control (page 66).

• When using VC8100 independently, set REMOTE switch to

INTERNAL on the player’s rear panel (page 19).

Names and Functions

Front Panel

q w e r

ui o !1!0

DVDCHANGER VC8100

TEXT

DISPLAY

INPUT

SINGLELOADER

ACCESS

PLAY

RANDOM

PLAYMODE

STANDBY

POWER

ON/STANDBY

@3 @2 @1 @0 !9 !8

q PLAY MODE button

Press repeatedly to select one of the player’s play modes. You can select either single play, ALL play, or custom play (page 26).

w Display window

Displays system information (page 10).

e TEXT DISPLAY button

Press repeatedly to display the disc title or artist name in the display window. When text information is included on the disc, this information will also be displayed.

r TEXT INPUT button

Press to start text input (page 33).

t TEXT SEARCH button

Press to search for a disc loaded in the rack by format, disc title, or artist (page 36).

y Hood

The hood can be opened and closed by pressing OPEN/CLOSE (page 23).

DIRECTCUSTOM

OPEN/CLOSE

AUDIO/VIDEO

KEYBOARD /MOUSE

DISC/CHARA

321

654

987

PUSHENTER

CLEAR

UPDATE

PAUSE

PLAYSTOP

CC+1DVDCC+1DVDCC+1DVDCC+1DVDCC+1DVD

CC+1DVD

CHANGER

!7 !6 !5!4 !3 !2

u DIRECT CUSTOM buttons

Number buttons

Press the number button of the custom file you want to play. Playback of the discs in the selected custom file begins automatically (page 38).

AUDIO/VIDEO button

Press repeatedly to select the audio or video custom file bank (page 38).

i UPDATE button

Use to update information on the discs loaded in the rack (pages 30 and 31).

o Selection dial

Rotate to select a disc number. When inputting text, rotate to select a character (pages 23, 26, and 33).

Enter button

Press to select the disc or enter text that has been selected using the selection dial (pages 26 and 32).

!0 4 / 1 (reverse) button

Press to go back to previous chapters/tracks. Press and hold to perform reverse playback scanning. When using the front panel to edit input text, use to move the position of the cursor (pages 27 and 33).

BEFORE USING / NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

!1 ¡ / ¢ (forward) button

Press to advance to chapters/tracks. Press and hold to perform fast-forward scanning. When using the front panel to edit input text, use to move the position of the cursor (pages 27 and 33).

!2 CLEAR button

Use to cancel repeat and random playback, edit programs, and clear text entries (pages 33, 55, 56, 57, and 62).

!3 8 (pause) button

Press during playback to pause. Press again to continue playback (page 52).

!4 PLAY 3 button

Press to start disc playback (pages 24 and 29).

!5 STOP 7 button

Press to stop playback (page 29).

!6 KEYBOARD/MOUSE connection jack

A PS/2 compatible keyboard or mouse can be connected to this jack for easy entry and editing of text information (pages 33 and 34).

!7 OPEN/CLOSE button

Press to open and close the hood (pages 23 and

24).

!8 SINGLE LOADER PLAY button

Press to play the disc loaded in the single loader

slot. This button can be used at any time, even if

another disc is being played (page 28).

!9 SINGLE LOADER ACCESS button

Press to have the hood open and the single loader

slot brought to the front position (page 28).

@0 RANDOM button

Press to start random playback (page 56).

@1 Remote sensor

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to

operate the player (page 8).

@2 POWER ON / STANDBY button

Press to switch the player on or to put in standby

(pages 20, 23, 29, and 75).

@3 STANDBY indicator

Indicates that the player is in standby, using a

minimum amount of power to maintain system

settings (page 29).

Display Window

q Character display

Displays text information already recorded on the disc such as CD TEXT or DVD text, and also text manually input into the player.

w VIDEO CD indicator

Indicates a Video CD is currently selected in the player.

qwe r ty u

TRK

VIDEO CD

DVD

DOLBY DIGITAL

@1 @0 !9 !8

TITLEDISC

PBC PLAY

96 kHz

@2@3@4@5@6@7@8@9

CD TEXT ANGLE

PREVIOUS SCAN

BEST PROGRAM

RANDOM REPEAT

COND. MEMORY

LAST MEMORY

BEST PROGRAM

RANDOM REPEAT

REMAIN

CHP

CD TEXT ANGLE

PREVIOUS SCAN

COND. MEMORY

LAST MEMORY

TOTAL

SINGLE

CUSTOM

AUDIO

VIDEO

ALL

!2 !3 !4

GUI

io!0!1

!6!7

e DISC indicator

Indicates the disc number.

r TITLE indicator

Indicates a title number is being displayed.

t TRK and CHP indicators

Indicates a chapter or track number is being displayed.

!8 RANDOM indicator

Indicates random playback is being performed (page 56).

y REMAIN and TOTAL indicators

REMAIN indicates the remaining playback time of a title or chapter/track is being displayed. TOTAL indicates the disc in the player is stopped and DISPLAY has been pressed (page 65).

u Counter display

Displays title and chapter/track numbers, playback time, etc.

i GUI indicator

Indicates an on-screen menu operation is being performed.

o Custom file indicator

Indicates the number of the currently selected custom audio or video file (pages 26 and 38).

!0 AUDIO and VIDEO indicators

During custom play, indicate whether the current custom file is an audio (CD) or video (DVD or Video CD) custom file (pages 26 and 38).

!1 ALL, SINGLE, and CUSTOM indicators

Indicates the current play mode (page 26).

!2 ANGLE indicator

Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress (page 54).

!9 BEST indicator

Indicates Best play is being performed (page 59).

@0 PREVIOUS SCAN indicator

Indicates Previous scan is being performed (page

60).

@1 CD TEXT indicator

Indicates the CD is recorded with CD TEXT information. When a DVD recorded with text is encountered, only the TEXT indicator lights.

@2 96 kHz indicator

Indicates the DVD currently playing contains an audio signal with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.

@3 PBC PLAY indicator

Indicates PBC (playback control) playback of a Video CD.

@4 DOLBY DIGITAL indicator

Indicates Dolby Digital audio playback.

@5 DTS indicator

Indicates DTS audio playback.

@6 * (pause) indicator

Indicates playback is paused.

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

!3 SCAN indicator

Indicates a Hi-Lite scan is being performed (page

60).

!4 PROGRAM indicator

Indicates program playback is being performed (page 57).

!5 REPEAT indicator

Indicates repeat playback is being performed (page

55).

!6 LAST MEMORY indicator

Indicates the Last Memory location is registered in memory for the DVD currently playing (page 61).

!7 COND. MEMORY indicator

Indicates Condition Memory settings are memorized for the DVD currently playing (page 62).

@7 # (play) indicator

Indicates a disc is playing.

@8 DVD indicator

Indicates a DVD is currently selected in the player.

@9 CD indicator

Indicates a CD is currently selected in the player.

Remote Control

All of the command buttons on the remote control glow in the dark for easy control of the player even in the dark. Hold the unit under a light for optimal results.

q w

OPEN/

e r

DISPLAY

SETUP

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

TOP MENU

ENTER

u i

o !0 !1

!2 !3

!5 !6

MEMORY

F.MEM

STOP

4¢ 1

RETURN

RANDOM

SUB

SETUP

HIGHTLIGHT BEST

SELECT

DNR

DISC

NUMBER

PLAY

NEXT REV

STEP/SLOW

654

A-B

LAST

CONDITION

MEMORY

PREV SCAN

JOG MODE

JOG

PAUSE

FWD

SEARCH MODE

CLEAR

C321

+10

0987

PROGREPEAT

PLAY MODE

FUNCTION

!7 !8 !9

(Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.)

q MENU button*

Use to display or close the DVD menu screen (page 25).

w (POWER ON/STANDBY) button

Press to switch the player on or to put in standby (pages 20, 23, and 29).

e AUDIO button

Press repeatedly to select one of the audio languages and/or audio formats programmed on a DVD (page 45).

For Video CD and CD, each press changes the audio output as follows.

Stereo = 1/L (Left) = 2/R (Right)

@2 @3

@5 @6 @7

@8 @9

#0 #1

#3 #4

#5 #6

r DISPLAY button

Press during playback to display statistical disc

information. Press repeatedly to display different

information (page 64).

t SETUP button*

Press to open and close the Setup screen (pages 20

and 39).

y MULTI DIAL

In Select Disc Number Mode, use to select one of

the discs in the rack. In Jog Mode, use to control the

rate and direction of playback (pages 23, 26, and

53).

u DNR button

Press DNR to select a preprogrammed picture

quality setting or to adjust various attributes of the

video picture (pages 50 and 51).

i FUNCTION MEMORY button*

Press to incorporate a menu item into a shortcut list

that is stored in memory and can be called up at any

time (page 63).

o PLAY 3 button

Press to start disc playback (pages 24 and 29).

!0 STOP 7 button

Press to stop playback (page 29).

!1 PREV(ious) 4/NEXT ¢ buttons*

During playback, press PREV(ious) 4 to go back

to a previous chapter/track and NEXT ¢ to

advance to the next chapter/track. Also use to

display different sets of information in on-screen

displays (pages 27, 32, 38, and 58).

!2 RETURN button*

Use to go one menu back (current settings are

maintained). Use RETURN when you do not

want to change the option setting in a menu (pages

25, 40, and 69).

!3 STEP/SLOW e/E buttons

Press STEP/SLOW E during playback to view slow

playback. In pause mode, press STEP/SLOW E to

advance DVDs and Video CDs frame by frame and

STEP/SLOW e to back up a DVD a few frames at a

time (page 52).

!4 Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)*

Use to select a disc, perform direct title and chapter/

track searches, and to input numerical values

(pages 25, 35, and 57).

!5 RANDOM button

Press to start random playback (page 56).

!6 SUB SETUP button*

Press to open and close the player’s Sub Setup screen (pages 30, 31, 32, and 36).

!7 LAST MEMORY button

Press LAST MEMORY during playback to set a Last Memory point (page 61).

!8 HIGHLIGHT button

Press to perform a highlight scan of all of the discs included in the current play mode (page 60).

!9 PREV(ious) SCAN button

Press to a play highlight from up to 20 previously played discs in order from the most recently played disc (page 60).

@0 OPEN/CLOSE 0 button

Press to open or close the hood (pages 23 and 24).

@7 JOG MODE button

Press to put the player in the Jog Mode. The dial mode indicator lights red, and turning MULTI DIAL controls the playback of DVDs and Video CDs in both forward and reverse directions (page 53).

@8 PAUSE 8 button

Press to pause playback of a disc. Press again to continue playback (page 52).

@9 REV 1/FWD ¡ (fast reverse/ fast forward)

buttons

During playback, press FWD ¡ to perform fast forward scanning and REV 1 to perform fast reverse scanning (page 27).

#0 SEARCH MODE button*

Press to perform a title, chapter/track or elapsed time search (page 35).

@1 SUBTITLE button

Press repeatedly to select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD or to turn the subtitles off (page 44).

@2 ANGLE button

Press repeatedly to display different camera angles as recorded on some DVDs (page 54).

@3 TOP MENU button*

Press to call up the top menu programmed on the DVD. Depending on the DVD, the top menu may be identical to the DVD menu (page 25).

@4 Cursor control joystick*

Use to move the cursor through the options on menu screens and to change settings (pages 20, 25, 30, 39, and 57).

ENTER button*

Press to implement settings selected with the cursor control joystick or to set items highlighted in a menu (pages 20, 25, 26, 40, and 57).

@5 SELECT DISC NUMBER button

Press to turn on the Select Disc Number Mode. The dial mode indicator lights green and turning MULTI DIAL selects the number of a disc loaded in the rack (pages 23 and 26).

@6 Dial mode indicator

Lights red when the player is in the Jog Mode and green when the player is in the Select Disc Number mode (pages 23, 26, and 53).

#1 CLEAR button

Press to cancel repeat and random playback, edit programs, and clear text entries (pages 33, 55, 56, 57, and 62).

#2 REPEAT button

Press to repeat playback (page 55).

A-B button

Press at the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat or to mark a location you want to return to (page 55).

#3 PROG(ram) button

You can program discs, titles, chapters, or tracks to play back in a desired order (page 57).

#4 PLAY MODE button

Press repeatedly to select one of the player’s playback modes. You can select either single play, ALL play, or custom play mode (page 26).

#5 CONDITION MEMORY button

Press CONDITION MEMORY during DVD playback to memorize playback settings (page 62).

#6 BEST button

Press during playback to add tracks or chapters to the Best play program. Press when the player is stopped to begin Best play (page 59).

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Rear Panel

INTERFACE

CONNECTOR

q w e

r t y

u i

q VIDEO OUT jack

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack to the video input on a TV or monitor or to an AV component with video input capability. When using this jack, be sure to set VIDEO SELECT to the top position (pages 15 and 18).

w VIDEO IN jack

Connect the VIDEO IN jack to the video output of another VC8100 player or another component with video output capability (page 67).

e S-VIDEO OUT jack

If your TV or monitor has an S-video input, clear picture reproduction is possible by connecting the S-VIDEO OUT jack to your TV or monitor using a commercially available S-video cable. When using this jack, be sure to set VIDEO SELECT to the top position (pages 16 and 18).

r S-VIDEO IN jack

Connect the S-VIDEO IN jack to another VC8100 player or component with S-video output capability (pages 71 and 74).

t VIDEO SELECT switch

Use to set which output is used to output the video signals. Set to the top position for composite video and S-video output and to the bottom position for component video output (pages 15, 16, and 18).

y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

If your TV, projection monitor, projector, or similar component has component video inputs, you can produce a high quality picture by connecting to the component video outputs on this unit. When using these jacks, be sure to set VIDEO SELECT to the bottom position (page 18).

OUT

VIDEO SELECT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

BPR

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

MASTER-SLAVE

CONTROL

MASTER

SLAVE

OPT.

OUT

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

DIGITAL

REMOTE CONTROL

!0 !1

!2 !3

u AUDIO OUT jacks

Connect to the stereo audio inputs of a TV or stereo

AV component. If you are connecting to an AV

component that has both digital and analog input

jacks for DVD player connection, it may be beneficial

to make both connections (pages 15 and 17).

i AUDIO IN jacks

Connect to the analog audio outputs of another

VC8100 or component with audio output capability

(page 66).

o MASTER-SLAVE CONTROL jacks

Connect two VC8100 players for singular control of

both players and a total of 601 discs. Connect the

MASTER jack on the player to be used as the

“Master” to the SLAVE jack of a second “Slave”

player using the supplied Master-Slave control cord.

Do not attempt to make connections to other

components using this jack (page 71).

!0 DIGITAL OPT. OUT (optical) jack

Connect the DIGITAL OPT. OUT (optical) to the

digital optical input of an AV component with a

built-in decoder, etc. to output the digital audio

signal recorded on discs. (page 16).

!1 DIGITAL IN (coaxial) jack

Connect the DIGITAL IN (coaxial) jack of another

VC8100 player or another component with digital

output (coaxial) capability (page 66).

!2 DIGITAL OUT (coaxial) jack

Connect the DIGITAL OUT (coaxial) to the digital

coaxial input of an AV component to output the digital

audio signal recorded on discs (pages 16 and 17).

!3 REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT jacks

By connecting this DVD player to another Marantz

audio component using a D-BUS remote control

cable, you can operate the components remotely as

a single system.

• When connecting to a component with a remote

sensor, connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN jack of

the component with the remote sensor.

• When connecting to a component which is not

equipped with a remote sensor, connect the component

to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack of this unit.

For the D-BUS cable connection, use a

commercially available RCA-type pin lead.

!4 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL (Remote) jack

When using this unit independently, set this switch

to INTERNAL. When using this unit in a system

incorporating a Marantz AV surround receiver, tuner

or timer equipped with a remote sensor, set the

switch to EXTERNAL (page 19).

INTERFACE CONNECTOR jack

This jack is intended for use by a system

commander in the integration of some systems.

Normally, this jack is not used.

Making Connections

Connecting Your DVD Player

Unlike any other audiovisual media format, DVD offers a wide array of audio and video output options which allows playback to be enjoyed in any number of system configurations from a standard TV with stereo audio input to a home theater system with a projection monitor and full surround sound capabilities.

Connecting two VC8100 players?

If you have chosen to purchase two VC8100 players for combined control of up to 601 discs, make connections to the player to be used as the Master player following the procedures in this section. When connections are complete, refer to page 66 for a description of how to connect the Slave player.

Connection Guide

The illustration on this page shows the basic setup using the audio and video cords included with this player. Use this illustration as a guide to setting up your home system.

An explanation of each type of audio and video connection available can be found on pages 17 and 18. To determine the best audio and video connection setup for your system, refer to the manuals supplied with the components you are making connections to.

In addition to making physical connections to your TV or monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size. You can use the [Setup Navigator] in the Setup screen General menu to set whether you are using a wide screen or standard size TV or monitor (page 21). Additionally, you can use the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen Video menu (page 43).

Notes

• When making connections to this unit or when changing connections, check that the unit is off by pressing POWER ON/STANDBY and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

• The video outputs on this player uses copy protect circuitry to prevent the video playback on DVDs from being copied. If you connect the player to a TV via a VCR, or record and play back the contents of a disc with a VCR, the playback picture may not be normal.

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS / MAKING CONNECTIONS

OUT

Video cord (Included)

OUT

VIDEO SELECT

BPR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO IN

OUT

S-VIDEO IN

MASTER-SLAVE

CONTROL

MASTER

SLAVE

OPT.

OUT

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

DIGITAL

REMOTE CONTROL

MODEL NO.VC8100

VIDEO SELECT

TV or monitor

Audio cord (Included)

AUDIO IN

INTERFACE

CONNECTOR

q Make video connections from the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV or monitor

using the video cord included with the player (page 18).

w When using the VIDEO OUT jack, set VIDEO SELECT to the top position. e Make audio connections from the AUDIO OUT jacks on the player to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV or

monitor using the stereo audio cord included with the player. Be sure to match the color of the plugs with the color of the jacks (red and white) (page 17).

r After all connections have been made, connect to a power outlet.

Home Theater Component Connections

The connections on this page demonstrate the versatility of this player to conform to any number of home entertainment systems. Please note that the illustration shown on this page is meant as an example. Please refer to the manuals supplied with the components to which you are making connections to determine the best possible setup for your home system.

An explanation of each type of audio and video connection available can be found on pages 17 and 18.

OUT

VIDEO SELECT

BPR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

MASTER-SLAVE

CONTROL

MASTER

SLAVE

OPT. OUT

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

DIGITAL

REMOTE CONTROL

MODEL NO.VC8100

VIDEO SELECT

Coaxial cable (Not included)

INTERFACE

CONNECTOR

S-video cord (Not included)

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

TV or monitor with

S-video inputs

DIGITAL IN

AV amplifier or receiver

5.1 Channel Surround Speaker System

q S-video connection to a TV or monitor with S-video inputs (page 18)*. w When using the S-VIDEO OUT jack, set VIDEO SELECT to the top position. e Digital audio connections to an AV component with a built-in decoder, etc. (page 17). r After all connections have been made, connect to a power outlet.

* It may be possible to make video connections through your AV receiver or amplifier. Please refer to the manual supplied with your

component for more information.

Audio Connections

This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and also analog audio output connection possibilities.

Digital Audio Connections:

You can enjoy the digital audio recorded on DVD discs from both optical digital and coaxial digital output jacks.

When making digital audio connections, use either the coaxial or the optical output jack. It is not necessary to make connections to both digital output jacks.

When a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG is playing, noise will be output if you have made connections via the digital audio jacks to an AV component that cannot decode a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG digital bitstream. In this case, be sure to set up the Setup Navigator audio settings to best reflect the type of system you are using (page 21). Additionally, the digital audio settings can be adjusted manually in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu (page 41).

DIGITAL OUT (Optical)

The digital signal is transmitted as light pulses through a fiber-optic cable.

• Use to connect to an AV component with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder, etc.

• Use a commercially available fiber-optic cable to connect the DIGITAL OPT. OUT on the player to the digital optical input on an AV component.

OUT

VIDEO SELECT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

MASTER-SLAVE

CONTROL

OUT

MASTER

S-VIDEO

SLAVE

OPT. OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

BPR

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

OPT. OUT

DIGITAL

OUT IN

INTERFACE

CONNECTOR

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT (Coaxial)

The digital signal is transmitted electronically through a coaxial cable.

• Use to connect to an AV component with a built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder, etc.

• Use a commercially available coaxial cable to connect the coaxial digital output on the player to the coaxial digital input on an AV component.

OUT

VIDEO SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

MASTER-SLAVE

CONTROL

OUT

MASTER

S-VIDEO

SLAVE

OPT. OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

BPR

OUT IN

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

OPT.

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT IN

INTERFACE CONNECTOR

DIGITAL IN

AV component with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder, etc.

Analog Audio Connections:

AUDIO OUT

• Analog audio connections can be made to a stereo amplifier or receiver, or also can be made to a TV or monitor with stereo input jacks.

• Use the supplied audio cable to connect the AUDIO OUT jacks on the player to the audio input jacks on a stereo amplifier or receiver.

• When making analog audio connections, be sure to match the color of the plugs with the color of the jacks (red and white).

OUT

VIDEO SELECT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

MASTER-SLAVE

CONTROL

OUT

MASTER

S-VIDEO

SLAVE

OPT. OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

BPR

OUT IN

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

INTERFACE CONNECTOR

MAKING CONNECTIONS

AV amplifier or receiver with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder, etc.

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO IN

Stereo amplifier or receiver

Video Connections

This player features S-video, composite, and component video output possibilities. Check the manual supplied with your TV or monitor to determine the best possible connection for your system.

In addition to making physical connections to your TV or monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size. You can use the [Setup Navigator] in the Setup screen General to set whether you are using a wide screen or standard size TV or monitor (page 21). Additionally, you can use the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen Video menu (page 43).

VIDEO OUT

• Make composite video connections to a standard TV or monitor with a video input jack.

• Use the supplied video cable to connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the video input on the TV or monitor.

• Be sure to match the color of the plug with the color of the jack (yellow).

• When making video connections, make sure to set VIDEO SELECT on the rear panel of the player to the top position to assign composite video output.

OUT

VIDEO SELECT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

MASTER-SLAVE

CONTROL

OUT

MASTER

S-VIDEO

SLAVE

OPT. OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

BPR

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

CONNECTOR

INTERFACE

S-VIDEO OUT

• Make S-video connections to a TV or monitor with S-video input to produce a high quality video image.

• Use a commercially available S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the player to an Svideo input on the TV or monitor.

• When making S-video connections, make sure to set VIDEO SELECT on the rear panel of the player to the top position to assign S-video output.

OUT

VIDEO SELECT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

MASTER-SLAVE

CONTROL

OUT

MASTER

S-VIDEO

SLAVE

OPT. OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

BPR

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

OUT

S-VIDEO

INTERFACE CONNECTOR

S-VIDEO IN

TV or monitor

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• Make component video connections to a TV, projection

OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

TV or monitor

monitor, or projector with component inputs for an exceptional video image that best portrays the high quality digital video recorded on DVDs.

• Use a commercially available component video cable or 3 video cords to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the component jacks on the monitor.

• When making component video connections, make sure to set VIDEO SELECT on the rear panel of the player to the bottom position to assign component video output.

OUT

VIDEO SELECT

YPBP

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO SELECT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

MASTER-SLAVE

CONTROL

OUT

MASTER

S-VIDEO

SLAVE

OPT. OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

BPR

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

YPBP

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

INTERFACE

CONNECTOR

TV, projection monitor,

or projector

System Control Connections

By connecting this DVD player to another Marantz audio component using a D-BUS remote control cord, you can operate the components remotely as a single system.

• When connecting to a component with a remote

sensor, connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN jack of this unit to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack of the component with the remote sensor.

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

• When using this unit independently, set INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL switch to INTERNAL. When using this

unit in a system incorporating a Marantz AV surround receiver, tuner or timer equipped with a remote sensor, set the switch to EXTERNAL.

Note

• Always set this switch to INTERNAL unless the unit is connected to other Marantz equipment with the REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT jacks. When this switch is set to EXTERNAL, the unit’s remote sensor window is disabled.

OUT

VIDEO SELECT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

MASTER-SLAVE

CONTROL

OUT

MASTER

S-VIDEO

SLAVE

OPT. OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

BPR

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

INTERFACE CONNECTOR

MAKING CONNECTIONS

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

D-BUS remote control cord

REMOTE

CONTROL

OUT

To another Marantz audio component with a remote sensor.

Setting Up the

Setup Navigator

Audio1 GeneralLanguageVideo2

Move

Exit

SETUP

Select

ENTER

Setting up using the Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

Not Used

Start

Player

Using the Setup Navigator

The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of g etting the D VD pla yer ready to perf orm. Designed as a series of on-screen m ultiple-c hoice questions, the Setup Navigator automatically sets the audio, video, and langua ge settings accor ding to ho w the questions are ans wered. Once this pr ocedure is complete, it will be possible to begin using the DVD player to enjoy DVDs.

The pr ocedure on this pa ge describes the operations necessar y to function within the Setup Na vigator screens. A detailed description of the contents of eac h question that appear s on the screen can be f ound on the following pages.

When setting up for the first time

If the disc rack is moving or if a disc is playing, the Setup Navigator will not be displayed as described in the pr ocedure on this pa ge. Theref ore, it is recommended to wait until the rac k has stopped mo ving before using the Setup Na vigator . If a disc is pla ying, be sure to press STOP 7 before pr oceeding.

2 Press SETUP.

When SETUP is pressed for the first time, the following screen appears. Though the Setup Navigator may be used more than once, this screen only appears the first time SETUP is pressed.

3 Move the cursor control joystick up or down to

make a selection.

• If you are going to use the Setup Navigator, it is not necessary to change the setting on the first screen. Please proceed to the next step.

• If you do not want to set up the player using the Setup Navigator, move the cursor control joystick to select “Not Used” at this time.

The Setup Navigator function may still be used at a later time in manual Setup screen menu operation (page 39).

4 Press ENTER.

The selection is entered and the next Setup Navigator screen appears.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to answer the questions

on the all of the Setup Navigator screens as described on the following pages.

(Cursor)

1 Press POWER ON/STANDBY on the front

panel (

on the remote control).

(ENTER)

4¢1

To change the answer to a prior question

Move the cur sor contr ol jo ystic k left to return to pre vious screens. Please note , however, that y ou cannot go forwar d by mo ving the cur sor contr ol jo ystic k right, so it will be necessar y to ans wer all the questions that occur after the screen that was returned to.

To exit the Setup Navigator

Press SETUP while on an y of the screens to e xit the Setup Na vigator . Please note that if the Setup Na vigator is exited bef ore all the questions are ans wered, no settings are c hang ed.

To return to the Setup screen

Press RETURN . The Setup Na vigator is e xited and the Setup screen General menu screen appear s. Please note that no settings are c hanged if RETURN is pressed bef ore the Setup Na vigator is finished.

Setting the OSD Language

Setup Navigator

Audio1 GeneralLanguageVideo2

Move

Exit

SETUP

Select

ENTER

Compatible with Dolby Digital

Digital Jacks

Not Connected

Dolby D/DTS/MPEG

Dolby Digital/MPEG

Dolby Digital/DTS

PCM

Dolby Digital

Amp Connection

(On-Screen Display Language)

The [OSD Langua ge] screen estab lishes the OSD langua ge, or on-screen displa y langua ge, whic h ref ers to the language that is used by the player in menus and on-screen messa ges. Additionall y, the langua ge that is established at this setting will also be set as the audio and subtitle language.

Audio1 GeneralLanguageVideo2

Setup Navigator

Language

OSD Language

Setup player's OSD language

Move

ENTER

English

français Español

Select

SETUP

Exit

Setting digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or decoder

The [Digital Jac ks] screen estab lishes what kind of digital connections ha ve been made to an A V amplifier , receiver , or external decoder . Please ref er to the instructions supplied with the component the player is connected to to determine what digital audio f ormats can be decoded. If you have made no digital connections, select “Not Connected”.

Settings: English*

français Español

* Factory setting

Note

In addition to setting the OSD language, the audio and subtitle language are also set at this time. If you wish to change the audio or subtitle language to a different language, make changes in the Setup screen Language menu [Audio Language] and [Subtitle Language] as needed (page 46).

Setting the TV screen size

The [TV Connection] screen estab lishes the siz e, or more appr opriatel y, the width to height ratio of y our tele vision or monitor . The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and high-definition TVs is 16:9. This widthto-height ratio is called the aspect ratio.

Audio1 GeneralLanguageVideo2

Setup Navigator

TV Connection

TV Type

Widescreen (16:9)

Move

Standard (4:3)

ENTER

Select

SETUP

Exit

* Factory setting

Widescreen TV 16:9 aspect ratio

Settings: Widescreen (16:9)*

Standard (4:3)

Settings: Dolby Digital*

Select if the connected A V component is capable of decoding the Dolby Digital bitstream.

Dolby Digital/DTS

Select if the connected A V component is capable of decoding Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams.

Dolby Digital/MPEG

Select if the connected A V component is capable of decoding Dolby Digital and MPEG bitstreams.

Dolby D/DTS/MPEG

Select if the connected A V component is capable of decoding Dolby Digital, DTS, and MPEG bitstreams.

PCM

Select if the connected A V component has digital input jac ks but no internal decoder .

Not Connected

No digital audio connections have been made.

SETTING UP THE PLAYER

* Factory setting

Notes

• There are two screen formats that can be used to display wide-screen format DVDs: letter box and pan & scan. When “Standard (4:3)” is selected in the Setup Navigator, the letter box screen format is automatically selected. To switch the preference to the pan & scan format, make changes in the Setup screen Video menu [TV Screen] setting (page 43).

• When “Standard (4:3)” is selected in the Setup Navigator, Linear PCM digital audio playback is output is automatically downsampled to 48 kHz (when the original signal is 96 kHz). In order to hear audio at the sampling rate of 96 kHz, set the Setup screen Video menu [TV Screen] setting to either “Wide” or “4:3 (Pan & Scan)” (page 43). Additionally, make sure that your system is set up to output the 96 kHz bitstream using either the Setup Navigator or the Setup screen Audio 1 menu [96kHz PCM Out] setting (this page and page 41 respectively).

Setup Navigator

Audio1 GeneralLanguageVideo2

Move

Exit

SETUP

Select

ENTER

Confirm setup adjustments

Exit Setup Navigator

Redo

Invalid

Valid

Setting compatibility with 96 kHz output

The [96 kHz PCM A udio] screen estab lishes whether or not the A V component the pla yer is connected to is capable of pr ocessing an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz. This screen onl y appear s if connections have been made to an e xternal A V component as determined in the pre vious screen.

Audio1 GeneralLanguageVideo2

Setup Navigator

Amp Connection

96 kHz PCM Audio

Digital jack not compatible with 96 kHz

Settings: No*

Select if the connected A V component cannot process an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz.

Yes

Select if the connected A V component can process an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz.

Don’t Know

Select if y ou are uncer tain whether the connected A V component can pr ocess an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz.

Note

When a DVD is played back in the letter box format, Linear PCM digital audio output is automatically downsampled to 48 kHz (when the original signal is 96 kHz). In order to hear audio at the sampling rate of 96 kHz, set the Setup screen Video menu [TV Screen] setting to either “Wide” or “4:3 (Pan & Scan)” (page 43).

Move

ENTER

Yes Don't Know

Select

SETUP

Exit

* Factory setting

Confirming the settings

The [Exit Setup Na vigator] is the final screen in the Setup Na vigator .

Settings: Valid*

Select to have the player make all of the necessar y audio, video and langua ge settings automaticall y.

Invalid

Select to exit the Setup Navigator without changing any of the system settings.

Redo

Select to return to the [OSD Langua ge] screen of the Setup Navigator and do the settings again.

* Factory setting

To exit the Setup screen

When you have completed setting up the player using the Setup Na vigator or if y ou exit the Setup Na vigator , the Setup screen General men u appears. Press Setup to close the Setup screen.

To change other player settings in the Setup screen menus

The pr ocedure f or changing the settings in the Setup screen men us is described on pa ge 39.

Getting Started Using Your DVD Player

Loading DVDs, Video CDs and CDs into the Player– DVD/Video CD/CD

You can load as man y as 300 discs into the rac k. Disc positions in the rac k are n umbered c lockwise fr om 1 to 300 star ting after the single loader slot. The procedure on this pa ge describes ho w to load discs star ting fr om the n umber 1 position. However, the same pr ocedure can be follo wed when y ou want to c hange or add more discs at a diff erent time .

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2,6

Dial mode indicator

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3 Load discs in the rack.

• The number 1 position is immediately to the left of the single loader slot.

• Load discs with the label side facing to the right. (When loading double-sided DVDs, load the disc in the rack with the label denoting the contents you want to view facing the right.)

• Do not place more than one disc in the same rack position as that may damage the disc and cause the player to malfunction.

4 Press SELECT DISC NUMBER (the dial

mode indicator lights green) and then turn MULTI DIAL to rotate the rack to the next position.

When using the front panel, turn the selection dial clockwise to rotate the rack to the next disc position.

• The rack rotates the amount that either MULTI DIAL or the selection dial is turned.

• Turning the MULTI DIAL or the selection dial counterclockwise rotates the rack in the opposite direction.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to continue loading

discs in the rack.

6 When you have finished loading discs into the

rack, press OPEN/CLOSE 0 (OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel).

The hood slides closed and the rack makes a single revolution while the player determines where discs have been loaded in the rack.

SETTING UP THE PLAYER / GETTING STARTED USING YOUR DVD PLAYER

1 2,6

1 Press (POWER ON/STANDBY on the front

panel).

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 (OPEN/CLOSE on

the front panel).

The disc rack hood slides open.

Note

Never force the hood open or closed. Doing so may cause part damage or player malfunction.

To load a 3 inch (8 cm) CD

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3 inch (8 cm) discs cannot be inser ted as the y are. Be sure to attac h all 3 inc h (8 cm) CDs to a commer ciall y available disc adapter bef ore loading them in the pla yer.

• Do not load an adapter into the rack without a CD attached. Doing so may cause the player to malfunction.

• 3 inch (8 cm) DVDs cannot be used with this player. To prevent malfunction, do not use 8 cm (3 in.) CD adapters with 8 cm (3 in.) DVDs.

To remove discs from the rack

1 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 (OPEN/CLOSE on the fr ont

panel) to open the hood.

2 Select the disc that y ou want to remo ve using one of

the methods outlined in step 4 of the pr ocedure “Loading D VDs, Video CDs and CDs into the Pla yer” on the pre vious pa ge.

3 Remo ve the disc fr om the rac k. 4 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 (OPEN/CLOSE on the fr ont

panel) to c lose the hood when y ou are finished.

WARNING

Do not put your hand or any other object inside the rack, as this may result in personal injury and/or part damage.

Playing DVDs, Video CDs and CDs – DVD/Video CD/CD

Before you can star t to enjo y the digital audio and video on DVDs, be sure that y ou ha ve either perf ormed the Setup Na vigator pr ocedure described in the pre vious section or made the necessar y settings in the Setup screen men us as outlined in the ne xt section to set up the pla yer to correspond to y our home system. Having made these settings, you are no w ready to star t using the player to enjo y DVDs, Video CDs, and CDs.

Make sure that y ou ha ve alread y loaded the rac k as described in the section star ting on the pre vious pa ge.

To play a disc

• When changing or loading discs, be careful not to press any buttons on the player or remote control.

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The rack may move suddenly, and may catch your fingers between discs and the side of the hood.

• When changing or loading discs, make sure the rack is stopped. Do not attempt to insert a disc

while the rack is moving.

1 Press (POWER ON/STANDBY on the front

panel).

2 Press PLAY 3 (3 on the front panel).

• If a play mode has been previously selected, disc(s) will be played according to the selected play mode (page 26).

• When a disc containing text or a disc that has had text information input is played, the text information appears in the display window. Refer to page 31 for information on inputting text.

• Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed. The section ‘When a menu screen is displayed’ on the following page provides general guidelines for understanding menu screens.

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