Mark Levinson N 51 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

No 51 Media Player

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read and keep these instructions.

2. Heed all warnings.

3. Follow all instructions.

4. Do not use this apparatus near water.

5. Clean only with a dry cloth.

6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or another apparatus that produces heat.

7. 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 third prong is provided for safety. If the provided plug does not fit into the outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, or the point where it exits from the apparatus.

9. Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.

10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

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

13. Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table cloths, curtains, and so on.

14. No naked flame sources, such as candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

15. The power cord is intended to be the safety disconnect device for this apparatus. Ready access to the power cord should be maintained at all times.

or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury or tip over.

16. Terminals marked with this symbol may be considered HAZARDOUS LIVE and the external wiring connected to these terminals requires installation by an INSTRUCTED PERSON or the use of ready-made leads or cords

Warning!

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

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Documentation Conventions

This document contains general safety and operation instructions for the Nº 51 Media Player. It is important to read this document before attempting to use this product. Please pay particular attention to safety instructions.

Appears on the component to indicate the presence of non-insulated, dangerous voltages inside the enclosure – voltages that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

Appears on the component to indicate important operation and maintenance instructions included in the accompanying documentation.

Appears on the component to indicate compliance with the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and LVD (Low-voltage Directive) standards of the European Community.

Warning! Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition, or

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the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury or death.

Caution! Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition,

or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage or destruction to part or all of the component.

Note Calls attention to information that is essential to

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Nº51 Media Player Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Section: 1 Getting Started

About the No51 Media Player ..........................................1-1

The Chassis ...................................................................... 1-1

The Transport ................................................................... 1-1

The Power Supply ............................................................ 1-2

The Video Processor ......................................................... 1-2

The Audio Processor .........................................................1-3

Configurations .................................................................1-4

HDMI Configurations ........................................................ 1-4

Analog Video Configurations ............................................ 1-5

Analog Audio Configurations ............................................ 1-6

Digital Audio Configurations ............................................. 1-8

Installation Considerations ...............................................1-9

Unpacking ....................................................................... 1-9

Product Registration ......................................................... 1-9

Placement and Ventilation ................................................ 1-9

Remote Control Batteries ................................................ 1-10

Power Requirements ......................................................1-12

Power On from Power Button ........................................ 1-12

Power On from Standby .................................................1-12

Warm-up & Break-in Period .............................................1-12

Disc Compatibility ..........................................................1-13

Special Concerns for Writable Media ............................... 1-13

Discs to Avoid ................................................................1-14

Disc Care and Handling .................................................1-14

Section: 2 Basic Operation

Front-Panel Overview ......................................................2-1

Front-Panel Display ..........................................................2-4

Media Type (digits 1 to 4) ................................................. 2-4

Title & Chapter (digits 5 to 12) .......................................... 2-4

Time & Information (digits 13 to 20) ................................. 2-4

Rear-Panel Overview ........................................................2-6

Remote Control ................................................................2-9

Remote Control Functions ..............................................2-10

Section: 3 Setup Menu

Setup Menu .....................................................................3-1

Setup Menu Navigation .................................................... 3-1

Audio Setup .....................................................................3-3

Outputs: HDMI Audio Preferences .................................... 3-3

Outputs: S/PDIF Audio Preferences ................................... 3-5

Outputs: Analog Audio Preferences .................................. 3-7

A/V Sync Delay ............................................................... 3-12

Reset Audio Settings ................................................3-13

Video Setup ...................................................................3-14

Video Output Switch ......................................................3-14

Select Source Profile

Edit Source Profile ...................................................................3-16

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Edit Display Profile: HDMI Out .........................................3-20

Edit Display Profile: Comp. Out Prog. Scan ......................3-25

Edit Display Profile: Analog Out Stand. Def. .....................3-26

Default TV Standard ........................................................3-28

Test Images ....................................................................3-28

Disc Parameters ............................................................. 3-31

Default Language

DRC .......................................................................................... 3-31

Play Auto Bookmarks.............................................................. 3-32

Angle Indicator Icon.........................................................3-32

General Parameters ....................................................... 3-33

Screen Saver

Rest. Fact. Defaults ................................................................. 3-33

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Section: 4 Playback Controls

Navigating Disc Menus .................................................... 4-1

Disc Menu Navigation .......................................................4-2

Selecting Disc Settings ..................................................... 4-3

audio ................................................................................4-3

subtitle language ..............................................................4-3

camera angle ....................................................................4-4

zoom ratio ........................................................................4-5

Playback Modes .............................................................. 4-6

Play ..................................................................................4-6

Pause ...............................................................................4-7

Stop .................................................................................4-7

Resume ............................................................................4-7

Slow Search (slow fwd/rev) ...............................................4-8

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Restoring Factory-default Settings ....................................5-3

Care & Maintenance .........................................................5-4

Appendix

Specifications .................................................................. A-1

Declaration of Conformity ............................................... A-4

Audio Menu Tree ............................................................ A-5

Video Menu Tree ............................................................ A-6

Disc Menu Tree ............................................................... A-7

General Menu Tree ......................................................... A-7

Display Aspect Ratio ........................................................ A-8

Getting Started

About the No51 Media Player

The Nº51 Media Player is a milestone product for Mark Levinson. All-new in design, the Nº51 Media Player combines a DVD-Video processor that provides extremely high-quality picture and sound for the ultimate in movie cinema reproduction, and a CD processor, capable of music playback that exceeds that of high-end standalone CD players.

There are five areas of design in the Nº51; each carefully crafted element surpasses its design criteria and integrates seamlessly to create a product that performs well beyond the sum of its parts.

The Chassis

The Transport

The Nº51 Media Player front panel utilizes thick, machined aluminum, a combination of brushed and painted finishes, and laser-engraved artwork. The chassis cover is formed from a single piece of aluminum which incorporates a secondary shield to provide a seamless electro-magnetic barrier. The chassis itself is partitioned to provide electrical isolation for critical circuits where needed. In every respect, the Nº51 is a product built to withstand the test of time.

The heart of any media player is the transport. The Nº51 starts with a solid cast aluminum frame for exceptional rigidity and stability. The media drawer is precision milled from aluminum and is mounted on polished stainless steel drawer guides.

The custom-designed loader assembly components include:

• The drive lift and rack-and-pinion drawer actuator, which uses special damping material to isolate the drawer from nearby components.

• Optical encoders, to send feedback to the motor control circuit, providing precise control over the drawer's motion.

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• A shock-mounted transport frame, decoupled from the chassis and further isolated from the audio section and other sections of the player, to provide a better sound.

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• A damper bridge, machined from solid aluminum to increase mass and rigidity and eliminate flexure from day-to-day operation and to promote stability in the physical mechanism.

All of these custom design attributes work in concert to provide smooth, quiet and consistent transport operation.

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The Power Supply

The Video Processor

The power supply is the foundation upon which the audio and video signals are built. The analog audio outputs utilize a dedicated power system consisting of a custom-designed low-noise toroidal transformer, a secondary analog power section which performs the first stage of regulation and filtering, followed by a final stage of local regulation in the output section itself.

Power to the digital audio and video sections is provided by a switch-mode power supply that delivers a single constant voltage, which is distributed to local modules where it is converted to the voltages required for each individual circuit. This “point of load” power distribution technique prevents unwanted interactions, caused by uneven supply, during periods of high demand from any single circuit. Another advantage is the efficient distribution of power reducing thermal dissipation to provide a more stable operating environment.

The Nº51 Media Player provides the video performance and flexibility that one expects from a Mark Levinson product. Custom calibrated scaling and de-interlacing are provided with support for resolutions up to 720p and 1080i. Other features include:

• Aspect ratio conversion to eliminate letterboxing and pillar boxing.

• High quality 14-bit / 216MHz video Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) provide exceptional video output for analog displays.

• An on-screen display, unique to the Nº51, complements the elegance of its industrial design.

In addition to the standard analog video outputs, the Nº51 includes a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) output for use with digital display devices. By using the HDMI output with a highdefinition digital display, the video signal remains in the digital domain from the source (disc) to the destination (display), unlike an analog system, where digital video signals are converted to analog and back to digital in the display, introducing unnecessary conversions and possible degradations of the picture.

The Nº51 Media Player also features a separate monitor output for use with a media processor.

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The Audio Processor

As in the Nº40, the Nº51 employs a Direct Digital Synthesis circuit incorporating a very high frequency reference clock. All data and clock signals carrying the digital audio information to the DACs are sent via a balanced Low Voltage Differential Signaling transmission line. This transmission scheme was first utilized in the Nº40 Media Processor and Nº390S CD Processor. The Nº51 also has the ability to output 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96kHz signals from the S/PDIF, AES or EIAJ outputs using a dedicated sample rate converter.

Digital-to-analog conversion in the Nº51 is implemented using balanced multi-bit Sigma/Delta DACs delivering superb technical performance. In addition to the multi-bit architecture, these DACs have a differential current output, which allows optimization of the critical current-to-voltage conversion stage with dedicated operational amplifiers, possessing superlative rise time and bandwidth characteristics. Each channel incorporates two DACs in a dualmono mode configuration. Following this, a custom active filter circuit sums both halves of the balanced signal and provides excellent common mode noise rejection in addition to outstanding audio characteristics. This approach to the digital-to-analog circuit topology yields extraordinarily low distortion, improved signal-tonoise ratio and superb, musical sound quality.

Following the active filters, the signal passes through the volume control. The Nº51 volume control is built around a dual MDAC 12-bit ladder attenuator, derived from the Nº40. Volume controls ara. jit

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Configurations

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HDMI Configurations

No51 HDMI Video and Audio Output

No51 Media Player

HDMI Output

Processor with HDMI

or HDMI display with speakers

HDMI can carry digital audio and digital video signals.

51 HDMI Video and S/PDIF, AES or EIAJ Digital Audio Output

No51 Media Player

HDMI Output

S/PDIF, AES/EBU or EIAJ Digital Audio Output

Alternately, an HDCP compatible DVI monitor can be connected to the

51 HDMI output for the last two HDMI configurations on this page. Note that DVI carries digital video only.

Display

HDMI can carry digital audio and digital video signals.

51 HDMI Video and Analog Audio Output

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No51 Media Player

HDMI Output

Display

HDMI can carry digital audio and digital video signals.

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Preamplifier

Analog Audio Output

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Analog Video

Configurations

No51 SCART Output to Device with SCART Video Inputs

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RGB

AV (pin 8)

RGB (pin 16)

SCART-equipped device

Set the Video Format parameter to Analog RGB in the Analog Out Stand. Def. section of the Edit Display Profile menu when using the component outputs with a SCART RGB monitor.

No51 Analog Video Output to Display or Mark Levinson Media Console

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S-Video

Composite

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Component

Device with analog

video inputs

Depending on capabilities, use the Component outputs if available, followed by S-Video, then Composite. The Component is the preferred connection for analog video outputs.

Monitor Output

No51 Media Player

Monitor Output

Main Video Output (either HDMI, Component, S-Video or Composite)

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The Monitor output always provides video output at 480i or 576i depending on the disc (with no OSD) regardless of the position of the rear panel Video switch.

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This dedicated output is provided to ensure a video output that is compatible with the front panel display of the

No40 is always available, even when the primary video output is configured for a higher resolution setting (for example, 1080i).

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Analog Audio

Configurations

5.1 Analog Audio Outputs Direct to Power Amplifier

No51 Media Player

Analog Outputs

SUB

LRCLSRS

Mark Levinson Amplifiers

(5) Channels

* For analog output to control the volume, the N must be set to Variable.

Subwoofer

51 Volume parameter

•Set the Volume Control : Volume parameter to “Variable” to

directly control the signal level to the power amp using the Nº51 remote (page 3-11).

• Multichannel audio is output using the “6 Channel Analog

Output” connectors. Select Analog Audio Preferences : 5.1 CH to configure multichannel audio preferences.

5.1 Analog Outputs to Digital Audio Processor

No51 Media Player

Analog Outputs

LRCLSRS

SUB

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* Use optional 6-channel analog input card on the Mark Levinson N Media Processor. Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer for assistance.

•Set the Volume Control : Volume parameter to “Fixed” to output a

fixed line-level signal, and use the Nº40 to control the volume level (page 3-11).

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• In this configuration, multichannel audio is output using the “6 Channel Analog Output” connectors. Select Analog Audio

Preferences : 5.1 CH to configure multichannel audio preferences.

SSP Mode Using Analog Audio Outputs

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Analog Outputs

SUB

LR CLSRS

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Preamplifiers*

Mark Levinson Amplifiers

Subwoofer

(5) Channels

* Setup in SSP mode. See the applicable Mark Levinson preamplifier owner’s manual on SSP mode. Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer for assistance.

• Set the Volume Control : Volume parameter to “Variable” to directly control the signal level to the power amplifier using the Nº51 remote (page 3-11).

• In this configuration, multichannel audio is output using the “6 Channel Analog Output” connectors. Select Analog Audio Preferences : 5.1 CH to configure multichannel audio preferences.

2-Channel Analog Outputs to Preamplifier

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Analog Audio Outputs

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Preamplifier

• Set the Volume Control : Volume parameter to “Fixed” to output a fixed line-level signal, and use the Mark Levinson preamplifier to control the volume level (page 3-11).

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• Select Analog Audio Preferences : 2-CH to configure the Nº51 to downmix all multichannel audio sources to 2-channel analog.

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2-Channel Analog Output Direct to Power Amplifier

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Analog Audio Outputs

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Amplifier

•Set the Volume Control : Volume parameter to “Variable” to directly control the signal level to the power amplifier using the Nº51 remote (page 3-11).

•Select Analog Audio Preferences : 2-CH to configure the Nº51 to downmix all multichannel audio sources to 2-channel analog.

(2 channels)

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Digital Audio

Configurations

Digital Audio Output to a Digital Audio Processor

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AES/EBU, S/PDIF or EIAJ Digital Outputs

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Processor

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Installation Considerations

The Nº51 Media Player requires special care during installation to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular attention to instructions included in this section and to precautions included throughout this owner’s manual.

Unpacking

When unpacking:

DO save all packing materials for possible future shipping needs.

DO inspect the media player for signs of damage during shipment.

If damage is discovered, contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer for assistance making appropriate claims.

DO locate and remove the accessory box from the carton. Make

sure it contains all of the items listed in the table below. If not, contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer.

Item Quantity

Detachable AC power cord 1

Nº51 remote control 1

Phillips screwdriver 1

Nº51 Owner’s Manual (this document) 1

AAA alkaline batteries* 2

White gloves** 1

Warranty & Product Registration Card 1

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Product Registration

Placement and

Ventilation

* The remote control comes with two AAA alkaline batteries that should be replaced

as needed.

** One pair of white gloves is provided to assist with the initial unpacking and instal-

lation of the media player.

Please register the media player within 15 days of purchase. To do so, register online at www.marklevinson.com or complete and return the included product registration card. Retain the original, dated sales receipt as proof of warranty coverage.

DO install the media player on its own shelf for proper ventilation.

DO install each media player chassis on a solid, flat, level surface.

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DO install the media player close to associated components to keep

interconnecting cables as short as possible.

DO select a dry, well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight.

DO allow at least 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10cm) of clearance above each

component for proper heat dissipation.

DO NOT place the media player on a thick rug or carpet or cover

the media player with a cloth, as this might prevent proper cooling.

DO NOT expose the media player to high temperatures, humidity,

steam, smoke, dampness, or excessive dust. Avoid installing the media player near radiators and other heat-producing appliances.

DO NOT install the media player near unshielded TV or FM

antennas, cable TV decoders, and other RF-emitting devices that might cause interference.

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DO NOT place the media player on a windowsill or in another

location in which it will be exposed to direct sunlight.

DO NOT obstruct the IR (infrared) receiver/transmitter located on

the front-panel display. The remote control IR transmitter must be in line of sight with the front panel display IR receiver/ transmitter for proper remote control operation.

Caution! BEFORE moving the media player, make sure it is powered off with

the power button. Then, make sure the power cord is disconnected from the ~ac mains connector and the electrical outlet.

Warning! MAKE SURE all components are properly grounded. Do not defeat

the safety purpose of polarized or grounding-type plugs with “ground-lifter” or “cheater” adaptors. Doing so may cause dangerous voltages to build up between components. The presence of these voltages may result in personal injuries and/or product damage.

Remote Control

Batteries

The remote control comes with two AAA alkaline batteries that should be replaced as needed. Using alkaline batteries, which last longer and do not leak, is recommended.

To install the remote control batteries:

1. Locate the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the remote control (the end closest to the IR transmitter).

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2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws from the battery compartment cover, then remove the cover.

3. Remove the old batteries in the battery compartment.

4. Insert two AAA alkaline batteries. Make sure the batteries are correctly inserted observing the proper polarity.

5. Align the battery compartment cover with the guide on the bottom of the remote control.

6. Replace the two screws removed in step 2.

7. Properly dispose of the old batteries.

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Power Requirements

When shipped, the media player is configured for 100, 120, 220 or 230-240VAC power operation at 50 or 60Hz. Before operating the media player, make sure the ~ac mains connector label indicates the correct operating voltage for the current location.

Caution! DO NOT attempt to adjust the operating voltage. Consult an

authorized Mark Levinson dealer if the operating voltage is incorrect or must be changed for relocation purposes.

Different operating voltages may require the use of different power cords and/or attachment plugs. Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer for additional assistance.

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Power On from

Power Button

Power On from

Standby

Warm-up &

Break-in Period

When powered on with the power button, the main output connectors mute while the media player executes its initialization sequence. The media player automatically enters standby after completing its initialization sequence.

The media player should be unplugged during lightning storms and during extended periods of non-use. Otherwise, it is designed for continuous operation. For best performance, make sure power is connected to the media player at all times. During normal operation, do not use the power button to power off the media player. Standby places the media player in a low-power mode that conserves energy.

Although the media player delivers superior performance from the first time it is powered on, this performance will continue to improve as the media player reaches its normal operating temperature and various components “break in.” The greatest performance improvements will occur within the first 25 to 50 hours of use. Sound quality will continue to improve for about 300 hours.

After this initial period, performance will remain consistent unless power is disconnected from the media player.

Power is disconnected when the media player is powered off with the power button; the power cord is disconnected from the ~ac mains connector or the electrical outlet; or an extended power failure or power outage occurs. Power is not disconnected when the media player is in standby.

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When power returns, it is recommended to allow the media player and other audio components to stabilize for about 2 minutes. The media player will require a brief warm-up and break-in period (not the full 300 hours).

Disc Compatibility

The Nº51 Media Player is compatible with disc formats that meet the requirements listed in the table below.

Disc Format Logo Compatibility Requirements

DVD-V • 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) discs

• Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM (Linear) digital audio

• Single- or double-sided discs

• Single- or dual-layered discs

DVD-R • 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) discs

• Discs recorded in DVD-V format

DVD-RW • 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) discs

• Discs recorded in DVD-V format

DVD+R • 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) discs

• Discs recorded in DVD-V format

DVD+RW • 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) discs

• Discs recorded in DVD-V format

AUDIO CD • 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) discs

CD-R • 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) discs

• Discs recorded in Audio CD format

CD-RW • 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) discs

• Discs recorded in Audio CD format

DTS CD • 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) discs

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Special Concerns for

Writable Media

Results can be unpredictable when using copies of prerecorded media because of copyright protection on the original disc.

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Discs to Avoid

The Nº51 Media Player is compatible with 5-inch (12 cm) and 3-inch (8 cm) conventional, round discs. Do not attempt to load discs with other size and shape characteristics. All discs must align with one of the circular guides inside the disc drawer.

Disc Care and Handling

Discs require special care and handling to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular attention to the following:

DO hold discs at their center hole and outer edges. Take care not to

leave fingerprints, dirt, and scratches on the disc surfaces.

DO load single-sided discs with the label side facing upward and

double-sided discs with the side intended for playback facing downward. All loaded discs must align with the circular guide inside the disc drawer.

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DO return discs to their cases when not in use. Discs should be

stored in an upright position out of direct sunlight and excessive heat, humidity, or cold.

DO NOT write on disc labels or surfaces with ballpoint pens,

pencils, or other sharp-tipped writing instruments. Do not glue paper or attach stickers to discs. Although not as fragile as the recorded side, damage to the label side of the disc can render the disc unplayable.

Caution! The Nº51 is a single-disc player. Do not attempt to insert more

than one disc in the disc drawer at one time. This might cause damage to the player, the discs, or both.

Dirty or damaged discs might affect playback performance or damage the player. Do not attempt to load cracked, chipped, scratched, warped, dirty, or otherwise damaged discs in the disc drawer.

Basic Operation

Front-Panel Overview

The numbers in the front-panel illustration shown in Figure 2-1 correspond with the summary list items below.

Figure 2-1: Nº51 Media Player front-panel

1. power button

2. standby button and LED

3. display intensity button

4. pause button

5. play button

6. next button

7. front-panel display

8. top menu button

9. menu button

10. previous button

11. stop button

12. drawer & drawer button

13. 4-way/enter button

14. return button

15. setup button

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Below is a description of each item listed above. Unless otherwise specified, the following descriptions are of commands accessed from the front panel during normal operation.

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1. power button

Note Before operating the media player, make sure the voltage label near the ~ac

2. standby button

& LED

3. display

intensity button

Powers the media player on and off when the supplied power cord is connected to the ~ac mains connector and an electrical outlet.

• When the media player is powered off, pressing the power button powers the media player on and connects power to the component. The media player automatically enters standby after completing its initialization sequence.

• When the media player is powered on or in standby mode, pressing the power button powers the media player off and disconnects power from the component.

mains connector (page 2-7) indicates an operating voltage that is compatible with the voltage at the electrical outlet.

When the media player is powered on, press the standby button to place the media player into or out of standby mode. When powered off, pressing the standby button has no effect. The standby red LED remains lit when the media player is receiving power while in standby mode.

Controls the illumination level of front-panel display characters. Pressing the display intensity button cycles the display intensity through the following settings: 100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and Off. When “Off”, the display lights for a few seconds whenever a setting is changed.

4. pause button

5. play button

6. next button

Pauses and resumes playback. Pausing playback at the current position allows viewing of a single frame. Pressing pause when playback is in pause mode, resumes playback.

Starts playback:

• From beginning of a disc if just loaded, or from where stop was pressed.

• At current position if pause was pressed.

• From standby mode.

Press the next button to skip to the next chapter or track. If the player is in pause mode, the player skips to the next chapter or track, but remains in pause mode until the play button is pressed. Press-and-hold the next button to skip forward at 4x speed; release the button to resume playback at normal speed.

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7. front-panel

display

8. top menu

button

9. menu button

10. previous

button

11. stop button

Displays 20 alphanumeric characters that allow viewing of status information. The right side of the front-panel display includes an IR receiver/ transmitter that receives infrared commands from the remote control IR transmitter when the Nº51 is not using the IR input connector.

Displays the top level disc menu in the on-screen display. If the main menu of a DVD is playing and the top menu button is pressed, the DVD resumes playback at the last position.

Activates or deactivates the current disc menu. When playing an AudioCD, pressing the menu button displays the track list. If the main menu of a DVD is playing and the menu button is pressed, the DVD resumes playback at the last position.

Press the previous button in play mode to start playback from the beginning of the current chapter or track. Repeatedly press the previous button to jump back to a previous chapter or track. Press and hold the previous button to search backward at 4x speed; release the button to resume playback at normal speed.

Stops playback. When playing a DVD, it is necessary to press the stop button twice to stop playback; pressing the stop button once stops playback at the current position.

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12. drawer &

drawer button

13. 4-way/enter

button

14. return button

15. setup button

Press the drawer button to open or close the single-disc drawer. The drawer button can also be used to place the player out of standby mode, or to remember the current playback location by setting an automatic bookmark when the disc is ejected. For more information, see “Manual and Automatic Bookmarks” on page 4-17.

The 4-way button (up, down, left and right) along with the enter and return buttons provide navigation control for the OSD (on-screen display) and disc menus. For more information, see “Disc Menu Navigation” on page 4-2.

When navigating the OSD and disc menus, the return button is used to backtrack through the OSD menu hierarchy level-by-level. Unsaved changes are not saved when the return button is activated.

Opens and closes the Setup menu. For more information, see “Setup Menu” on page 3-1.

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Front-Panel Display

The front-panel display provides one-line viewing of status information for the media player and currently loaded disc.

Figure 2-2: front-panel display

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Media Type

(digits 1 to 4)

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

The display consists of 12 large and 8 small digits.

Digit Typical usag e

1 to 4 • media type

5 to 12 • title (7-8)

• chapter/track (10-12)

• information; for example PLAYLIST

13 to 20 • time (HH:MM:SS)

• information; for example, USE OSD

Digit fields 1 to 4 display the currently loaded media type. The following table shows how the different disc formats are displayed in the front-

panel display digit fields 1 to 4.

Title & Chapter (digits 5 to 12)

Time & Information

(digits 13 to 20)

Digit fields 5 to 12 normally display the current title (7-8) and chapter/track (10-12). In some cases, these fields are used to display other information; for example, PLAYLIST.

Digit fields 13 to 20 normally display the current playback time. In some cases, these fields are used to display text information; for example, USE OSD.

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Most text information in the front-panel display is not abbreviated. The following table lists abbreviations that are used in front-panel display fields 5-12. For more information, see “Info Mode” on page 4-19.

RDM PLAY Random Play

RDM OFF Random Off

RDM TRK Random Track

RPT CHP Repeat Chapter

RPT DISC Repeat Disc

RPT PLAY Repeat Play

RPT OFF Repeat Off

RPT TRK Repeat Track

RPT TTL Repeat Title

MARK RCL Mark Recall

Front-panel display examples:

Figure 2-3: Front-panel display with a CD playing

C D

Disc format Number of Total playtime of disc

Figure 2-4: Front-panel display after pressing stop once with a DVD-V with resume mode

D V D

Disc format Information Current playtime

Figure 2-5: Front-panel display showing a DVD disc menu.

D V D

Disc format Information

S T O P

M E N U

Tra ck o n dis c

R E S

01 09 21

00 39 21

US O DES

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Rear-Panel Overview

The numbers in the rear panel illustration shown in Figure 2-6 correspond with the summary list items below.

Figure 2-6: Nº51 Media Player rear panel

9 10 11 12

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1. ac mains power connector

2. 6-channel analog output connectors

3. analog audio output connectors

4. digital audio output connectors

5. video output switch

6. S-Video/composite video output connectors

7. SD/ED component video output connectors

8. AV & RGB mini jacks

9. HDMI connector

10. monitor connector

11. comm port

12. RS-232 ports

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13. trigger input connector

14. IR input connector

15. region code indicator

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Below are descriptions of the connectors and ports listed above.

1. ac mains

power connector

2. 6-channel

analog output

connectors

3. analog audio

output connectors

4. digital audio

output connectors

5. video output

switch

Provides power to the Nº51 when the supplied power cord is connected to the ac mains connector and an electrical outlet. One IEC-standard AC mains receptacle labeled ~ ac mains is available.

Before operating the Nº51, make sure the voltage label near the ~ac mains connector indicates an operating voltage that is compatible with the voltage at the electrical outlet.

Provide 6-channel analog audio output. Includes 6 RCA connectors labeled R (right front), RS (right surround), C (center), S (subwoofer), LS (left surround), and L (left front).

Provide stereo left-channel and right-channel output. Two balanced (male XLR) and two unbalanced (RCA) stereo output connectors are available.

Provide digital audio output. Includes one AES/EBU (XLR) output connector, one S/PDIF (coax) and one EIAJ (optical) output connector.

Switches video output to the corresponding connectors:

• SD video (top) – S-Video, Composite, and Component (480/576i)

• ED video (middle) – Component (480/576p)

• HDMI (bottom) – HDMI (1080i, 720p, 480/576i, 480/576p)

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6. S-Video &

composite video

output connectors

7. SD/ED

component video

output connectors

8. AV & RGB mini

jacks

Provide S-Video or Composite video output. Includes one S-Video connector and one RCA connector. S-Video transmits the chrominance (color) and luminance (brightness) video components using separate paths. Composite video combines chrominance and luminance and sends it through a single cable. S-Video connections result in a sharper picture than composite video.

SD/ED (Standard Definition/Extended Definition) connectors provide progressive-scan and interlaced component video output.

Progressive-scan component video output converts interlaced video signals to progressive video signals, doubling the amount of video information. The result is a higher quality, more stable image with fewer video artifacts. Includes connectors labeled Y/G, Pb/B, Pr/R and S

The AV and RGB mini jacks are trigger outputs that are intended to work with mini plug to SCART (European) connectors. The AV trigger sends a message to the display device to indicate the appropriate aspect ratio—4:3, 16:9 or Off. The RGB trigger sends a message to the display device for the

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appropriate video format—CVSB (Composite), S-Video or RGB. Each mini-jack requires a mini-plug (Tip/Sleeve) connection. See your Mark Levinson dealer for more information.

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9. HDMI

connector

10. monitor

connector

11. comm

12. RS-232 ports

13. trigger input

connector

14. IR input

connector

High Definition Multimedia Interface multi-pin connector for passing

standard and high definition digital video signals and both compressed and uncompressed digital audio streams. Uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).

Provides composite output, without on-screen display, to a video monitor.

Reserved for future applications.

6-pin modular RJ-11 jacks provide serial control. Two connectors labeled Port 1 (reserved for internal use) and Port 2 (used for RS-232 control) are provided.

One 1/8-inch (3.5mm) mini-jack labeled trigger input is available to receive trigger signals. The mini-jack requires a mini-plug (Tip/Sleeve) connection.

Accepts 12V infrared input signals with no more than 100mA of current from standard infrared distribution equipment such as IR repeaters. One 1/8-inch (3.5mm) mini-jack labeled IR input is available. The mini-jack requires a mini-plug (Tip/Sleeve) connection in which the tip of the miniplug has positive polarity.

15. region code

indicator

Indicates the Nº51 region code, which differs depending on the region of purchase. All DVD-Vs are marked with a region code, which is often located on the disc packaging. The Nº51 is compatible with discs marked with the same region code as the region code on the back of the player. The Nº51 is not compatible with discs marked with other region codes.

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Remote Control

The Nº51 remote control provides full operation of the Nº51. It requires special consideration during operation to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular attention to instructions included in this section and to precautions included throughout this owner’s manual.

The right side of the front-panel display includes an IR receiver that receives infrared commands from the remote control IR transmitter when the Nº51 is not using the IR input connector.

Note The items below are not applicable when the Nº51 is using the IR input

connector.

When operating the remote control:

DO eliminate obstructions between the remote control IR transmitter

and the front-panel display IR receiver.

DO position the remote control within ±45° of a line that is perpen-

dicular to the front-panel display IR receiver. At more severe angles, attempt to “bounce” the remote control signal off a wall or another surface so the signal is received at the IR receiver at a reasonable angle.

DO position the remote control within 17 feet (5m) of the front-panel

display IR receiver. If the Nº51 is placed inside a glass cabinet, tinted glass will reduce the remote control range.

DO replace the remote control batteries as needed. In some cases, the

remote control IR transmitter LED will light more dimly (or not at all) if the remote control batteries need to be replaced. See “Remote Control Batteries” on page 1-10 for instructions.

DO NOT obstruct the front-panel display IR receiver, which must be in

line-of-sight with the remote control IR transmitter for proper remote control operation.

DO NOT expose the front-panel display IR receiver to strong sunlight,

halogen light, or fluorescent light. This can cause IR reception to become unreliable.

DO NOT use remote controls for different components at the same time.

Remote controls for different components can interfere with one another.

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Remote Control Functions

Figure 2-7: Remote control functions

drawer 1

light 2

standby 3

search forward & reverse 4

pause 5

play 6

top menu 7

up & down 8

return 9

previous & next 10

8S prev icon 11

stop 12

menu 13

enter 14

left & right 15

setup 16

random 17

repeat 18

video 19

ratio 20

number buttons (0-9) 21

intens 22

slow reverse & forward 23

audio 24

subtitle 25

A/B 26

info 27

search 28

playlist 29

delete 30

mute 31

volume 32

mark/recall 33

angle 34

1 32

1. drawer

Below is a description of each item listed above.

Opens and closes the disc drawer. The drawer button can also be used to take the player out of standby mode, or to remember the current playback location by setting an automatic bookmark when ejecting the disc. For more information, see “Manual and Automatic Bookmarks” on page 4-17.

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2. light

3. standby

4. search forward &

reverse

Turns on the remote-control backlight. After seven seconds the backlight automatically shuts off.

Places the media player into or out of standby mode. When in standby mode, the media player is placed in a low power mode that conserves energy.

When the media player is playing, pressing the forward or reverse (/) button starts a reverse or forward search of the disc. Repeatedly pressing the buttons toggles through the available search speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x and 16

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9. return

10. previous & next

11. 8S prev

12. stop

Backtracks through the Setup menu hierarchy level-by-level. Unsaved changes are not saved. When a DVD menu is displayed, pressing return initiates or resumes playback. For more information, see “Setup Menu Navigation” on page 3-1 and “Disc Menu Navigation” on page 4-2.

During playback, pressing the previous or next button ( / ) starts playback from the beginning of the current chapter/track or skips forward to the next chapter or track.

If the player is in Pause mode, the player skips to the specific chapter or track but remains in Pause mode until the play button is pressed.

Jumps the playback position back 8 seconds and continues playback from that point. When 8S prev is activated, an indicator appears in the OSD. For more information, see “8s prev” on page 4-9.

Press the stop button () to stop playback. Some DVDs require pressing the stop button twice to stop playback. When Stop mode is activated, an indicator appears in the on-screen display. For more information, see “Stop” on page 4-7.

13. menu

14. enter

15. left & right

16. setup

Opens or exits the disc’s on-screen menu. When playing a DVD, pressing the menu button after configuring a disc menu resumes playback at the last position. When playing a CD, pressing the menu button displays the track list. For more information, see “Disc Menu Navigation” on page 4-2.

Used in conjunction with the 4-way button (up, down, left, and right). When a disc menu is open, pressing the enter button confirms selection of the highlighted menu item. In some cases, pressing enter initiates playback. For more information, see “Disc Menu Navigation” on page 4-2.

When a disc menu is open, pressing the left or right (/) button changes the value of the currently selected menu item, or moves the cursor left or right in the menu. For more information, see “Disc Menu Navigation” on page 4-2.

Opens and closes the Setup menu in the on-screen display, allowing you to access menu functions. For more information, see “Disc Menu Navigation” on page 4-2.

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17. random

18. repeat

19. video

20. ratio

21. number buttons

(0-9)

Switches between different random modes for the currently playing disc. Available modes are dependent upon the disc type. For more information, see “Random” on page 4-11.

Switches between different repeat modes for the currently playing disc. Available modes are dependent upon the disc type. For more information, see “Repeat” on page 4-12.

Switches video output on and off.

Switches video zoom ratios between Normal, Widescreen, Fill and Fill + Wide. For more information, see “zoom ratio” on page 4-5.

Activates playback at a specific location on the disc.

• When a disc is loaded and the disc menu is closed, pressing a number button activates playback at the selected title, chapter or track number.

• To enter values 10 and above, press the first digit button and within 3 seconds press the second digit. For instance, entering a value of 14 requires a button sequence of 1 and 4.

• To enter values for 1 to 9, press the digit and then press the enter button or wait 3 seconds.

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22. intens

23. slow forward &

slow reverse

For more information, see “Disc Menu Navigation” on page 4-2.

Cycles through the front-panel display intensity levels, allowing adjustment for varying ambient lighting conditions. Available intensity levels include 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% and Off. When “Off” is selected, the display lights for a few seconds whenever a setting is changed.

When the media player is paused, playing at normal speed, or in slow reverse, pressing the slow button scans forward through the loaded disc in slow speed.

When the media player is paused, playing at normal speed, or in slow forward, pressing the slow reverse ( ) button scans through the loaded disc in reverse direction at 2x speed.

Repeatedly pressing the slow forward ( ) button increases the scan speed through the following speeds: 1/16x, 1/8x, 1/4x and 1/2x.

When slow forward or slow reverse is pressed, an indicator appears in the on-screen display. For more information, see “Slow Search (slow fwd/rev)” on page 4-8.

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24. audio

25. subtitle

26. A-B

27. info

28. search

29. playlist

Switches between available audio tracks, language and formats on the loaded disc. For more information, see “audio” on page 4-3.

Switches between available subtitle languages on the loaded disc. For more information, see “subtitle language” on page 4-3.

Repeats playback from a user-defined start point (A) to a user-defined end point (B). For more information, see “A-B Repeat” on page 4-13.

Displays or hides status information for the current disc. For more information, see “Info Mode” on page 4-19.

Activates search mode, which activates playback of a specific title, chapter, track or time on the loaded disc. Available search modes are disc format dependent. For more information, see “Search” on page 4-10.

Opens and closes the playlist menu, which is used to create a playlist for the current CD. Playlists can be created and stored for up to 1000 discs. For more information, see “Playlist” on page 4-14.

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30. delete

31. mute

32. volume ±

33. mark/recall

Deletes inserted numbers in search mode, tracks in playlist mode, entered codes during system checks, and resets numbers during numerical input. For more information, see “Disc Menu Navigation” on page 4-2.

Attenuates the analog audio output level by a user-defined amount or fully mutes analog audio output. Digital audio output is not affected. Output levels range from -10 to -40 decibels in 10 decibel increments and Full Mute. For more information, see “Volume Control” on page 3-11.

Adjusts volume level when the Volume parameter is set to “Variable”. Use the volume ± rocker buttons increases and decreases the volume level. These buttons have no effect when the Volume parameter is set to “Fixed.” For more information, see “Volume Control” on page 3-11.

During DVD-V playback, pressing mark creates a bookmark at the current playback position. Bookmarks can be stored for up to 1000 discs. During playback, pressing recall jumps playback to the stored bookmark for the current disc. For more information, see “Manual and Automatic Bookmarks” on page 4-17.

34. angle

When a DVD is playing, pressing angle switches between available camera angles on the loaded disc. When angle is active, a camera angle icon is displayed in the on-screen display. For more information, see “camera angle” on page 4-4.

Setup Audio Video Disc General

Setup Menu

The front-panel or remote-control setup button provides convenient access to the Setup menu, which is used to configure Audio, Video, Disc and General media player settings to suit individual preferences.

To open the Setup menu:

Press the remote control or front-panel setup button. The Setup menu opens in the on-screen display.

There are four menu entries on the left side of the Setup menu window–Audio, Video, Disc and General. When a submenu is selected, a preview of associated settings is displayed on the right side of the window.

• Audio options control audio output.

Setup Menu

Navigation

• Video options control video output formats and settings.

• Disc options control language, bookmarks and camera angle settings.

• General options control screen saver and factory-default settings.

To navigate through the Setup menu, use the remote control or front-panel 4-way (up, down, left and right), enter and setup buttons.

Button Command

enter • Selects the highlighted option or parameter.

return • Closes the current menu without saving selected

settings, and opens the previous menu.

up & down • Scrolls upward or downward through the current list of

menu items.

left & right • Moves the cursor left or right in the current menu.

• Adjusts the selected setting by increasing or decreasing the setting in the designated increment.

setup • Opens and closes the Setup menu.

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Setup Menu Navigation (continued)

To sele c t a menu i t em:

1. Press the remote control or front-panel setup button.

2. Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired menu item. The highlighted item appears in a larger font size.

3. When the desired menu item is highlighted, press the enter button to select the highlighted item.

• If a menu option is selected, another menu will open. For

example, selecting the audio option from the Setup menu, opens the Audio menu.

• Parameters utilizing a horizontal slider indicate the

parameter’s current position within the entire parameter range.

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To adjust a parameter using a slider:

1. When the slider appears, press the remote control left or right buttons to decrease or increase the parameter setting in the designated increments.

2. When the desired adjustments have been made, press the remote control enter or return button to close the slider.

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3. Repeatedly press the return button to back out of the menu structure, or press the setup button to close the menu structure.

Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu

Audio Setup

This section incudes all parameters that control audio output. To access audio parameters, select Audio from the Setup menu.

Outputs: HDMI

Audio Preferences

Setup Audio

Outputs

Volume Cont rol A/V Sync Delay 0ms Reset Audio Settings

Setup Audio Outputs

HDMI Audio Preferences

S/PDIF Audio Preferences Analog Audio Preferences

Setup Audio Outputs HDMI

Dolby Digital Encoded DTS Encoded Enable On

Setup Audio

Audio

Video Disc General

Setup

Outputs Volume C ontrol A/V Sync Delay 0ms Reset Audio Settings

Use the HDMI Audio Preferences option to set the output behavior of an audio source when the Nº51 Media Player is using the HDMI connector, and the video output switch is set to HDMI.

Parameter Default Possible Settings

Dolby Digital Encoded Encoded, PCM

DTS Encoded Encoded, PCM

Enable On On, Off

Dolby Digital (Setup : Audio : Outputs : HDMI Audio Preferences: Dolby

Digital)

Use the Dolby Digital option to set the output behavior of a Dolby Digital-encoded source when the media player is using the HDMI connector. An HDMI device will automatically communicate the number of channels it has the ability to accept.

To select an audio format:

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Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired setting, and press enter.

• Select Encoded if the associated component is compatible with Dolby Digital-encoded sources. The Nº51 Media Player will pass Dolby Digital signals directly to the associated component.

• Select PCM if the associated component is not compatible with Dolby Digital encoded sources. The Nº51 Media Player will downmix Dolby Digital signals to 2-channel PCM before being sent to the HDMI output.

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Outputs: HDMI Audio Preferences (continued)

DTS (Setup : Audio : Outputs : HDMI Audio Preferences : DTS)

Use the DTS option to set the output behavior of a DTS-encoded source when the Nº51 Media Player is using the HDMI connector.

To select an audio format:

Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired setting, and press enter.

•Select Encoded if the associated component is compatible with DTS-encoded sources. The Nº51 Media Player will pass DTS signals directly to the associated component.

• Select PCM if the associated component cannot accept a DTSencoded audio format. The Nº51 Media Player will downmix DTS signals to 2-channel PCM.

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Enable (Setup : Audio : Outputs : HDMI Audio Preferences : Enable)

Use the Enable option to enable or disable the audio portion of the rear-panel HDMI output port in the software.

When set to On, the three-position video output switch (rear panel) must be set to HDMI to enable HDMI audio.

When set to Off, the audio portion of the HDMI output port is disabled in the software even if the three-position video output switch is set to HDMI. HDMI video output is not affected. If set to Off, use the digital audio outputs or the analog audio outputs.

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Outputs: S/PDIF Audio

Preferences

Use the S/PDIF Audio Preferences option to set the audio behavior of a digital audio source when the Nº51 Media Player is using a digital audio output connector (AES/EBU, S/PDIF or EIAJ). These parameters have no effect when using any of the analog output connectors.

Dolby Digital (Setup : Audio : Outputs : S/PDIF Audio Preferences : Dolby

Digital)

Use the Dolby Digital option to set the output behavior of a Dolby Digital-encoded source when the media player is using a digital audio output connector.

To select an audio format:

Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired setting and press enter.

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• Select Encoded if the associated component is compatible with Dolby Digital sources. The Nº51 Media Player will pass Dolby Digital-encoded signals directly to the associated component.

• Select PCM if the associated component is not compatible with Dolby Digital sources. The Nº51 Media Player will downmix Dolby Digital-encoded signals to 2-channel PCM before passing them to the associated component.

DTS (Setup : Audio : Outputs : S/PDIF Audio Preferences : DTS)

Use DTS option to set the behavior of DTS source when the Nº51 Media Player is using a digital audio output connector.

To select an audio format:

Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired setting and press enter.

• Select Encoded if the associated component is compatible with DTS sources. The Nº51 Media Player will pass DTS signals directly to the associated component.

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Outputs: S/PDIF Audio Preferences (continued)

WARNING: If the DTS parameter is set to Encoded and the associated component is not compatible with DTS sources, it will output noise when a DTS source is present. In this case, set the DTS parameter to PCM.

• Select PCM if the associated component is not compatible with DTS sources. The Nº51 Media Player will downmix DTS encoded sources to 2-channel PCM before passing them to the associated component.

PCM Out Rate (Setup : Audio : Outputs : S/PDIF Audio Preferences : PCM

Out Rate)

Use the PCM Out Rate to adjust the PCM output rate of the Nº51 Media Player. Check the owner’s manual of the associated component for sampling rate compatibility.

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To select an output rate:

Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired setting and press enter.

When Auto is selected, the Nº51 Media Player uses the native sample rate on the source disc.

Enable (Setup : Audio : Outputs : S/PDIF Audio Preferences: Enable)

Use the Enable option to enable or disable the digital audio output ports (AES/EBU, S/PDIF and EIAJ) in the software.

Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu

Outputs: Analog

Audio Preferences

Setup Audio

Outputs

Volume Cont rol A/V Sync Delay 0ms Reset Audio Settings

Setup Audio Outputs

HDMI Audio Preferences SPDIF Audio Preferences

Analog Audio Preferences

Setup Audio Outputs Analog Speaker Config 2-Ch Down... Crossover Config Speaker Distances

Levels Calibration

Speaker Configuration (Setup : Audio : Outputs : Analog Audio Preferences :

Speaker Configuration)

Use the 5.1 option to configure the Nº51 Media Player to pass multichannel audio sources to the analog audio output connectors labeled 6 Channel Analog Outputs.

Use the 2-Ch Downmix option to configure the Nº51 Media Player to downmix all multichannel audio sources to 2-channel before passing them to the analog outputs.

• Two-channel and 2-channel downmixed audio streams are output from the XLR and RCA analog output connectors as well as the 6 Channel Analog Outputs connectors labeled R (right front) and L (left front).

• The Crossover Configuration option is not available when using the 2-Ch Downmix parameter and appears grayed-out in the menu.

Crossover Configuration (Setup : Audio : Outputs : Analog Audio Preferences :

Crossover Configuration)

Crossover Configuration is used to assign independent crossover points for each of the 6-channel audio output connectors. The table below indicates default and possible crossover ranges for each speaker parameter.

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Parameter Default Possible Settings

5.1 2-Ch

Front L/R 80 Hz Full Full, 30 to 120 Hz; in 10Hz steps

Center None Full, 30 to 120 Hz; in 10Hz steps, None

Surround L/R Full, 30 to 120 Hz; in 10Hz steps, None

Subwoofer Full, 30 to 120 Hz; in 10Hz steps, None

• Low frequencies are redirected from speakers with the highest crossover points to speakers with the lowest crossover points.

• Low-frequency signals lower than the lowest crossover point are redirected to the subwoofer.

• If the Subwoofer is set to None, LFE information is redirected to the speakers with the lowest crossover setting.

• If the lowest crossover point is set to FULL, only LFE information is redirected to the subwoofer.

• If Center is set to None, dialogue shifts to Front L/R.

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3. Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired speaker parameter and press enter.

A slider opens in the on-screen display.

4. Using the remote control left or right buttons, set the associated speaker parameter slider to the closest setting and press enter.

5. Press return to close the slider and return to the previous menu, or press the up or down button to select a different speaker.

Levels Calibration (Setup : Audio : Outputs : Analog Audio Preferences : Levels

Calibration)

Levels Calibration is used to calibrate output trim levels for each speaker when the Volume parameter is set to “Variable.” The table below indicates default and possible calibration settings for each speaker parameter. These parameters are not available when the Volume parameter is set to “Fixed”.

Parameter Default Possible Settings

Front Left 0.0dB -18 to +10dB; in 0.1dB steps

Center

Front Right

Surround Right

Surround Left

Subwoofer

Before calibrating output levels, consider the following:

•Using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter to calibrate variable output levels is recommended. An SPL meter is a device that measures the relative loudness of each speaker. SPL meters are available at Radio Shack.

• Eliminate extraneous noises in the listening space such as conversations, air conditioners, and sounds that filter in through open doors and windows.

• Remove objects (including people) that obstruct the line-of-sight path between the SPL meter and the speaker being measured.

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• To be consistent, calibrate output levels from the primary listening position by placing the SPL meter at the approximate location of the listener’s head.

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Outputs: Analog Audio Preferences (continued)

To set output trim levels:

1. Select the Levels Calibration option from the Setup : Audio : Outputs : Analog Audio Preferences menu. The !CAUTION! HIGH

AUDIO LEVELS message opens to indicate the calibration procedure produces loud calibration test signals.

2. When this message appears, highlight OK and press enter to accept the selection and begin the calibration test.

• When the calibration test is conducted, a test signal is sent to

the 5.1 audio output connectors in the order listed in the menu.

• If using a Radio Shack meter, set the SPL meter to “C”

weighting and “SLOW” response.

3. Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired speaker parameter then press enter to select the parameter.

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Note:

A slider opens in the on-screen display.

4. Using the remote control left or right buttons, adjust the parameter then press enter to accept the selection. All output levels should be adjusted to achieve a 75dB SPL meter reading from the primary listening position.

5. Press return to close the slider and return to the previous menu, or press the up or down button to select another speaker.

When all sliders are at or below 0.0dB, a volume of 69.2 will correspond to the calibrated reference level. If any slider is adjusted in the positive direction (anywhere from 0.1dB to 10.0dB), you must increase the volume by the amount of the highest positive slider value to achieve reference level.

For example:

Max Positive Slider Volume for Calibrated Ref. Level

0 (or below) 69.2

+3.0dB 72.2

+5.5dB 74.7

+10dB 79.2

Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu

Vol u m e C ontrol

Use the Volume Control option to configure volume levels.

Parameter Default Possible Settings

Volume Fixed Fixed, Variable

Setup Audio

Outputs

Volume Control

A/V Sync Delay 0ms Reset Audio Settings

Power On Volume* 50dB 30 to 70dB; in 10dB steps, Last Level

Mute Level Reduction -30dB -10 to -40dB; in 10dB steps, Full Mute

* Available in Variable mode only.

Setup Audio Volume Control

Volume Fixed Power On Volume 50dB Mute Level Reduction -30dB

Vol u m e (Setup : Audio : Volume Control : Volume)

Volume is used to configure the default volume to Fixed or Variable.

To set the default volume:

Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired setting and press enter.

• When the Volume parameter is set to Fixed, the Power On Volume parameter is not available and appears grayed-out. The default fixed value is 69.2dB or 2V (RCA) / 4V (XLR) output when playing a 0dBFS signal.

• Use Fixed when the media player is connected to a pre-amplifier or surround processor.

• When set to Variable, the Nº51 Media Player remote control volume button controls the audio level. Use variable mode when connected directly to power amplifiers.

• When set to Variable, the Nº51 Media Player allows precise steps of .1dB over the range of 20 to 80 and 1dB steps from 0 to 20.

• Adjusting the volume above 69.2 will result in extra gain above line level. This is often useful when connected to a power amplifier, but may cause clipping when connected to a preamplifier or surround processor.

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• If any slider is adjusted in the positive direction during levels calibration, the volume setting required to attain calibrated reference level (normally 69.2) must be increased by the value of the max. positive slider (see Note on page 3-10).

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Power On Volume (Setup : Audio : Volume Control : Power On Volume)

Power On Volume sets the volume level to the selected value when the Nº51 Media Player is powered-on.

To set t h e Power O n Volu m e :

Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired setting and press enter.

• When Last Level is selected, the Nº51 Media Player automatically sets the volume level to the last volume level used during the previous operating session.

• When the Volume parameter is set to Fixed, the Power On Volume parameter is not available and appears grayed-out.

Mute Level Reduction (Setup : Audio : Volume Control : Mute Level

Reduction)

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A/V Sync Delay

Setup Audio

Outputs Vol ume Con tro l

A/V Sync Delay 0ms

Reset Audio Settings

Mute Level Reduction allows you to customize the amount of attenuation that occurs when the Mute button is pressed. The factory default setting is -30dB. You can select a value between -10 to -40dB in 10dB increments or Full Mute.

To set the Mute Level Reduction:

Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired setting and press enter.

• When Full Mute is selected, the volume level is fully attenuated when the Mute button is pressed.

Use the A/V Sync Delay option to synchronize the audio with the video. With some video processing systems, a delay between the audio and video may occur.

Parameter Default Possible Settings

A/V Sync Delay 0 0-110 ms

To set A/V Sync Delay:

Using the remote control left or right buttons, decrease or increase the parameter setting until the audio and video are in sync.

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Note

Reset Audio Settings

Setup Audio

Outputs Volume C ontrol A/V Sync Delay 0ms

Reset Audio Settings

The A/V Sync Delay parameter applies to the analog audio outputs (2-Ch and 5.1 channel outputs), and also to any digital output (S/ PDIF or HDMI) that is set to PCM. The A/V Sync Delay parameter does not have any effect on digital outputs (S/PDIF or HDMI) that is set to Encoded, since DRC is a function of the audio decoder (the surround processor that receives the encoded data stream from the Nº51 Media Player.

Use the Reset Audio Settings option to reset all audio settings in the Audio setup menu to their original settings.

Parameter Default Possible Settings

Reset Audio Settings Ye s Yes, No

To reset audio settings:

Using the remote control left or right button, highlight the desired setting and press enter. It takes approximately 20 seconds until the original settings are restored.

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Video Setup

Video parameters control video output formats and settings. To access video parameters, select Video from the Setup menu.

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Video Output Switch

Setup Video

Audio

Video

Disc General

Setup

Select Source Profile Normal Edit Source Profile Edit Display Profile Default TV Standard NTSC Tes t I mages Of f

All DVDs played by the Nº51 Media Player are MPEG encoded in SD (Standard Definition) format. The Nº51 Media Player is capable of providing the video output from these discs in a variety of formats. Moreover, the Nº51 Media Player is equipped with a high-quality video deinterlacer, scaler, and video processor, which further enhance the quality of the original SD source images and provide the best viewing experience.

Video formats are described in terms of their resolution, and separately their physical interface. To simplify the use and operation of the Nº51 Media Player, the possible combinations of output video resolutions and their physical interfaces are controlled by a video output switch on the back panel of the Nº51 Media Player.

The three-position video output switch selects between:

• SD video (top position) – Analog (Composite/S-Video) and Component SD Interlaced.

• ED video (middle position) – Component Progressive EDTV.

• HDMI (bottom position) – Digital HDMI.

The following table lists all possible video resolutions and interfaces for each video switch position.

Resolution or Format

720 x 480 I 30 SD video (NTSC) SD video

720 x 576 I 25 SD video (PAL) SD video (PAL) SD video HDMI*

720 x 480 P 60 X X ED video HDMI*

720 x 576 P 50 X X ED video HDMI*

1280 x 720 P 60 X X X HDMI*

1280 x 720 P 50 X X X HDMI*

1920 x 1080 I 30 X X X HDMI*

1920 x 1080 I 25 X X X HDMI*

* These outputs are provided at the resolutions supported over HDMI by the associated device.

Interlaced or Progressive

Frame Rate / Hz

CVBS [RCA] S-Video Component

[BNC]

SD video HDMI*

(NTSC)

HDMI

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Digital HDMI

The highest resolution that produces the cleanest and sharpest images over an all-digital interface is achieved via the HDMI output port. HDMI is a digital interface as well as a mode for the Nº51 Media Player. To use HDMI mode, the associated display must have an HDMI input port. When using the Nº51 Media Player with an HDMI-equipped display, use a high-quality HDMI cable. For very long runs, use an HDMI cable extender. You can also use the HDMI output port if the display supports DVI-D; use the appropriate adapters and cables, and follow the manufacturer’s directions.

With the video output switch in the default HDMI position, the Nº51 Media Player’s high-quality deinterlacer, scaler and video processor produce stunning HD digital video. If your display supports the all-digital HDMI format, this is the preferred mode for watching all DVDs. User controls provide added flexibility for finetuning video processing functions, such as selecting a Film mode when watching a motion-picture DVD, or adding more enhancement or sharpness to the image.

There are several operational features of HDMI.

• An electronic EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) connected to the HDMI output port, via the associated device, allows the Nº51 Media Player to automatically detect supported video resolutions. The desired resolution can then be selected from the supported resolutions for display.

• The HDMI output port is functional with HDCP compliant devices only when the associated HDCP-equipped device detects the Nº51 Media Player as a legal source of high-quality digital video.

• HDMI supports all HD resolutions. However, not all displays support all resolutions over the HDMI. Only those resolutions supported by the display can be selected for output by the Nº51 Media Player.

Component Progressive EDTV

Component analog video is comprised of a luminance signal (Y), and two color-difference signals (Pb and Pr). If the display supports EDTV (Extended Definition Television) of 480p or 576p, you can choose to use the Nº51 Media Player's Component Progressive EDTV mode by placing the video output switch (rear-panel) in the ED video (middle) position.

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Component Video is an analog video format, and will not produce the clarity that can be achieved using the all-digital HDMI interface. However, Component Video (especially 480p or 576p) is superior to Composite or S-Video.

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Analog and Component SD Interlaced

Analog standard definition video has a resolution of 480i or 576i, and is available on the Composite Video, S-Video, or Component Video (YPbPr) output ports. SD interlaced video can be used for monitoring the video signal output, or for other applications where high definition or progressive scan resolution is not required. To select the analog standard definition output, place the video output switch in the SD video (top) position.

When using the SCART interface, select the video to be output as Composite Video (CVBS), S-Video, or RGB video using the video output switch.

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Select Source Profile

(Setup : Video : Select

Source Profile)

Use the Select Source Profile option to activate a source profile. A Source Profile is a set of predefined parameters for each video mode. Source profiles are available for Normal, Film, Video/TV, Photo and Custom modes.

Parameter Default Possible Settings

Select Source Profile Normal Normal, Film, Video/TV, Photo and

Custom

Edit Source Profile

(Setup : Video : Edit

Source Profile)

Use the Edit Source Profile option to adjust the profile parameters of a source profile. The table below lists each available parameter, its function and possible settings.

Parameter Function Possible Settings

Brightness Controls the lightness or overall tone of the

image.

Contrast Controls the variations between the lightest and

darkest areas in the image.

Color Tint Controls the red-to-green color balance of the

image.

Saturation Controls the color intensity, or vividness of the

image.

Film Mode Controls the detection of film cadence. For more

information, see “Film Mode” on page 3-17.

Deinterlacing Sets the deinterlacing method. For more infor-

mation, see “Deinterlacing” on page 3-18

- 32 to 31; in 1.0 steps

- 15 to 0; in 1.0 steps

- 8 to 7; in 1.0 steps

On 2-2, On 3-2, On 2-2+3-2, Automatic, Off

Bob, Weave, Adaptive, Compensat., Compensat.+

Compensat. + level Sets the Compensat.+ threshold level. For more

information, see “Deinterlacing” on page 3-18

Noise Reduction Controls the amount of noise reduction present in

the video signals. For more information, see “Noise Reduction” on page 3-19

7 to 0; in 1.0 steps

Off, On

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Chroma Sharpness Controls image sharpness using the color portion

of the video signal. For more information, see “Chroma Sharpness” on page 3-19

Luma Sharpness Controls image sharpness using the luminance

portion of the video signal.

•Peaking

• Transient Improvement

For more information, see “Luma Sharpness” on page 3-19

Reset Source Profile Resets the source profile to original settings. Yes, No

Off, On

0 to 9; in 1.0 steps 0 to 3; in 1.0 steps

Film Mode

In terms of source video material, there are two types of DVDs— video DVD and film DVD.

In video DVDs, the original source video is shot using a video camera with a frame rate of 60Hz interlaced for NTSC and 50Hz interlaced for PAL/SECAM. In film DVDs, the original source video is shot with a film camera, which is progressive scan and has a frame rate of 24Hz (i.e. 24p for NTSC), 25Hz (i.e. 25p for PAL) or 30Hz (i.e. 30p for NTSC).

These different source materials are encoded as MPEG2 video and stored digitally on DVDs, following the ITU-R BT.601 standard, which offers two possible output frame rates: the interlaced 60Hz (i.e. 480i@60Hz for NTSC) or the interlaced 50Hz (i.e. 576i@50Hz for PAL). To convert the source of 24p to 480i@60Hz, a telecine process known as3-2 pulldown is applied—to create 10 video fields out of four film frames.

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To achieve the optimized video quality, the Nº51 offers different processing methods depending on the original source. You can use automatic mode, or force it to use a specific mode.

Parameter setting Description

Automatic In this mode, the Nº51 automatically detects the

source material.

Video Forces the Nº51 to run in video mode only. Use if

you are watching a video DVD shot at interlaced 50Hz or interlaced 60Hz.

3-2 Forces the Nº51 to run in 3-2 pulldown mode. Use

3-2 only if you are watching an NTSC film DVD at 24p (most NTSC film DVDs).

2-2 Forces the Nº51 to run in 2-2 pulldown mode. Use if

you are watching a PAL film DVD at 24p (most PAL film DVDs). This mode also works for a NTSC film DVD at 30p or a PAL film DVD at 25p (only some film DVDs).

2-2 and 3-2 In this mode, the Nº51 automatically detects which

type of film DVD you are watching.

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Deinterlacing

Standard DVDs are normally encoded as either interlaced 60Hz (i.e. 480i@60Hz for NTSC) or interlaced 50Hz (i.e. 576i@50Hz for PAL). Interlaced video can display many annoying video artifacts, such as flickering, combing (referred to as “feathering”), etc. To lessen the video artifacts associated with interlaced video, the Nº51 offers all the well-known deinterlacing categories. Briefly, deinterlacing is used to create 50 frames/sec. from 50 fields for PAL or 60 frames/sec. from 60 fields for NTSC in each second.

Parameter setting Description

Bob This method applies spatial interpolation to every

field to create a whole frame. The advantage of this method is that there is no feathering artifact for moving objects. The two major unavoidable artifacts of this method are thin line flickering and loss of picture details due to interpolation. The Nº51 applies an improved interpolation method to minimize the second artifact.

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Weav e This method applies temporal interpolation of two

consecutive fields, which are merged (“woven”) into one frame. It is suitable for still images with full resolution but results in saw edges and feathering effects on moving objects.

Motion Adaptive This method applies the Bob method for moving

objects and the weave method for still areas. In other words, for one created frame, some parts are generated from field interpolation, others are from weaving. This method can produce advantages from both the Bob and the Weave method.

Motion Compensat.

Motion Compensat. +

This is the most advanced method using state-ofthe-art technology. For moving objects, in addition to interpolating the data from each field into frames, this method estimates the motion and applies both temporal and spatial interpolation methods. Compared to the motion adaptive method, Motion Compensat. achieves improved picture detail and a much smoother-looking picture is achieved.

Sometimes motion estimation using the motion compensation method can produce “Halo”effects, which appear as contours around edges of moving objects. Motion Compensat.+ automatically switches between pure motion adaptive and pure motion compensation to always provide an optimized solution. In addition, the Nº51 offers a threshold level adjustment to ensure optimum performance. Setting the threshold level to a lower number will make Motion Compensat.+ more like pure Motion Adaptive, while setting it to a higher number will make Motion Compensat.+ more like pure Motion Compensat.

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Noise Reduction

This parameter applies a special filter to suppress cross-color artifacts, where high-frequency luma might improperly display as “false colors”. Noise Reduction should only be used if cross-color artifacts are obvious.

Luma Sharpness

This parameter applies Luma enhancement, which improves the sharpness of edges. The Peaking setting is used to linearly process the data, and is mostly suitable for small signal amplitudes. Transient Improvement, a non-linear method of processing, is more appropriate for improving sharpness and avoiding under- and overshoots of peaking.

Chroma Sharpness

The Chroma Sharpness parameter applies chrominance enhancement, which improves the horizontal transitions of chrominance signals. Chroma Sharpness should only be used if blurred colors from source material are obvious.

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Edit Display Profile:

HDMI Out

Setup Video

Select Source Profile Normal Edit Source Profile

Edit Display Profile

Default TV Standard NTSC Test Patterns Off

HDMI output parameters control the video format when the Nº51 Media Player is using the HDMI output connector, and the video output switch (on rear panel) is set to HDMI. When the video output switch is set to HDMI, all analog video outputs are disabled.

Parameter Default Possible Settings

Video Format* YCbCr 4:2:2 RGB Normal, RGB Expand,

YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:4:4

Resolution* PS SD, PS, HD 720p, HD 1080i

Display Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9, 4:3, 4:3 P&S

Zoom Ratio Normal Normal, Widescreen, Fill,

Fill + Wide

Reset Display Profile Yes Yes, No

* Settings not supported by the currently connected HDMI display will be grayed-out

and not available.

HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is designed to protect the integrity of content as it is being transmitted, and to prevent illegal copying of that content. When the Nº51 Media Player is connected to a device through an HDMI cable and the video output switch is set to HDMI, the following occurs: Authentication is established between the Nº51 Media Player and the other device and video is transmitted to that device. If authentication fails, video is not transmitted.

Setup Video Edit Display Profile

HDMI Out

Comp. Out Prog. Scan Analog Out Stand. Def.

Setup Video ... HDMI Out

Video Format YCbCr 4:... Resolution PS Display Aspect Ratio 16:9 Zoom Ratio Normal Reset Display Profile

Video Format (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : HDMI Out : Video

Format)

Video Format is used to set the video format of the source when the Nº51 Media Player is using the HDMI output connector.

The HDMI output port produces the cleanest and sharpest images for your display. Select the HDMI video output format that best matches your system configuration and personal preferences. The following video pixel encoding options are available for the Nº51 HDMI video output:

• RGB Normal

•RGB Expand

• YCbCr 4:2:2

• YCbCr 4:4:4

To sele c t a vide o f ormat :

First, decide between digital RGB video and digital Component video (YCbCr). Choose RGB video to take advantage of the highquality 4:2:2 to 4:4:4 chrominance interpolation and color space conversion matrix within the Nº51. If you wish to utilize the color

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space conversion matrix within your display or external video processor, select YCbCr.

If you decide to use the RGB format, choose between RGB Normal and RGB Expand.

• Image data values in the RGB Normal format provide a black level at 16 and have some headroom at peak white to allow for small overshoots and undershoots.

• Image data values in the RGB Expand format provide a black level at 0 and a higher dynamic range for peak white.

If you decide to use the YCbCr digital Component video format, choose between YCbCr 4:2:2 and YCbCr 4:4:4.

• YCbCr 4:2:2 utilizes the chrominance interpolation and color space conversion matrix within your display or sink device.

• YCbCr 4:4:4 utilizes the color space conversion matrix within your display or sink device.

Note:

RGB Normal and RGB Expand can be selected for DVI output interconnections between your No51 and your display or sink device.

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Resolution (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : HDMI Out : Resolution)

The Resolution setting is used to control output resolution. The Nº51 Media Player supports the following resolutions:

SD Standard Definition 480/576 interlaced

PS Progressive Scan 480/576 progressive

HD 720p High Definition 720 progressive

HD 1080i High Definition 1080 interlaced

To select a resolution:

Using the remote control up or down button, select the desired setting and press enter.

Available resolutions are dependent upon the capabilities of the associated display. When a display is connected, only resolutions that are supported by the display are available for selection. Resolutions that are not supported by the display appear as grayed-out in the selection list.

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Edit Display Profile: HDMI Out (continued)

If a different display is connected and the new display does not support the previously used resolution, the next possible resolution selection will be automatically selected. If only one resolution is possible, the resolution will automatically be activated.

• Standard Definition (SD)

Interlaced video is a method for reducing the bandwidth of a video signal. To decrease the size of the signal, each video frame is split into two sequential fields, one containing the field’s odd lines and the other containing the field’s even lines. The frame rate is then equal to 1/2 the field rate. Standard Definition video (interlaced video) is susceptible to deinterlacing artifacts.

Standard Definition resolution uses less bandwidth, is typically a 480/576i (interlace) low resolution digital signal and displays at 30 frames per second (NTSC) or 25 frames per second (PAL).

• Progressive Scan (PS)

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Progressive Scan (PS) indicates that the frame is not split into fields, but is sent as a single entity. Progressive Scan picture quality has more detail and less flicker than Standard Definition.

Progressive Scan displays at a resolution of 480p (progressive) at 60 frames per second for NTSC, and 50 frames per second for PAL.

• HD 720p displays a high definition 1,280 by 720p resolution.

• HD 1080i displays a high definition interlaced format with a resolution of 1,920 by 1080i.

Display Aspect Ratio (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : HDMI Out :

Display Aspect Ratio)

Display Aspect Ratio is used to define the aspect ratio (width to height) used to display the source video.

For optimum performance, select the aspect ratio that matches the aspect ratio of the associated display. For example, a 64-inch wide by 36-inch high screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a diagonal screen dimension of nominally 73 inches.

DVDs come in various formats to accommodate different aspect ratios. You can optionally adjust the Zoom Ratio to eliminate black bars that may appear if the DVD and display aspect ratios do not match. Generally, the display aspect ratio setting is a one-time set-up, whereas Zoom Ratio settings for eliminating black bars may change based on viewing preferences and the particular format of the DVD.

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The Nº51 Media Player offers the following aspect ratios:

Display Aspect Ratio

16:9 • Standard aspect ratio of a HDTV.

• Closer to the aspect ratios used in theatrical movies.

• Displays 4:3 content with black bars on the left and right of the screen (pillarboxing).

• Select 16:9 when a 16:9 widescreen display is connected to the Nº51 Media Player.

4:3 • Displays normal 4:3 content as full-frame with no

black bars.

• Displays widescreen content with black bars on the top and bottom of the screen (letterboxing).

• Select 4:3 when a standard display or TV is connected to the Nº51 Media Player.

4:3 P&S • Auto Pan & Scan is a technique used on some DVD

titles for fitting a widescreen image into the standard 4:3 display format. Selecting 4:3 P&S allows widescreen DVD titles that are encoded with Auto Pan & Scan vectors to zoom in to fill the screen, and automatically pan left and right to follow the most important action.

• For widescreen DVDs that are encoded with Auto Pan & Scan vectors, the content will fill the screen and appear as 4:3 with no black bars.

• For widescreen DVDs that do not support Auto Pan & Scan, the content will be displayed with black bars on the top and bottom of the screen (letterboxing).

• Displays normal 4:3 content as full-frame with no black bars.

• Select 4:3 P&S as an alternative to 4:3 when a standard display or TV is connected to the No51 Media Player. For titles that do not support Auto Pan & Scan, there will be no difference between 4:3 P&S and 4:3 settings.

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Note

To select a display aspect ratio:

Use the remote control up or down button to select the desired setting and press enter.

For examples of how Display Aspect Ratio, DVD format and Resolution settings affect the display output, see “Display Aspect Ratio” on page A-8.

Zoom Ratio (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : HDMI Out : Zoom Ratio)

Zoom Ratio is used to adjust the aspect ratio of source content that does not match the aspect ratio of the display. Before adjusting the Zoom Ratio, be sure that the Nº51 Media Player has been properly configured to match the aspect ratio of the associated display.

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Edit Display Profile: HDMI Out (continued)

The Nº51 Media Player offers the following zoom ratios:

Zoom Ratio

Normal Select Normal when no zoom is desired. The video output

from the Nº51 to the display is based on the selected Display Aspect Ratio.

• For 16:9 displays: Widescreen (anamorphic) source content appears using the default aspect ratio on the DVD, and is displayed in a 16:9 aspect ratio. You can optionally zoom and remove the letterboxing caused by viewing a 2.35:1 widescreen (anamorphic) DVD (see Widescreen below).

• For 4:3 displays: Widescreen (anamorphic) source content appears in Letterbox format; 4:3 full-frame content appears as full-frame; Pan & Scan content appears as full-frame if 4:3 P&S is selected as the Display Aspect Ratio. (To optionally remove the letterboxing, see Fill below).

Widescreen • Select Widescreen for 16:9 displays only if the source

material on the DVD is widescreen (anamorphic) with a

2.35:1 aspect ratio.

• If Widescreen is selected, the black bars that otherwise appear at the top and bottom of a 16:9 display are removed for 2.35:1 DVD content by zooming into the picture. Zooming results in a slight cropping of the left and right sides of the image and a small amount of resolution loss due to image scaling; however, there are no geometric distortions and the source material appears without letterboxing.

Fill • For 16:9 displays: Select Fill when viewing the content

of a Full-frame (4:3) DVD on a 16:9 display. Black bars on the left and right of the display (pillarboxing), are eliminated by zooming the image and cropping it, top and bottom. Picture resolution is slightly reduced due to scaling; however, there is no geometric distortion, and the image fills the display screen.

• For 4:3 displays: Select Fill when viewing the content of a Letterbox DVD on a 4:3 display. Black bars (on the top and bottom of the display) are reduced or eliminated by zooming the image and cropping the sides slightly. Picture resolution is slightly reduced due to scaling; however, there is no geometric distortion, and the image fills the display screen. The DVD will probably be labeled as widescreen (anamorphic). Note that if the source material on the DVD is in an aspect ratio other than 16:9, selecting Fill will not totally remove the letterboxing.

Fill + Wide • Select Fill + Wide for the maximum amount of zoom.

This is equivalent to having both Fill and Widescreen zoom modes active at the same time.

• Use this mode only when playing a 2.35:1 widescreen DVD on a 4x3 display. This will completely eliminate black bars on the top and bottom of the screen.

Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu

Reset Display Profile (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : HDMI Out :

Reset Display Profile)

Reset Display Profile resets the parameters of the display profile associated with the HDMI connector to the original settings.

To reset the display profile:

1. Use the remote control up or down button to select “Reset Display Profile” and press enter.

2. When prompted to confirm the selection, press enter.

Edit Display Profile:

Comp. Out Prog. Scan

Setup Video

Select Source Profile Edit Source Profile

Edit Display Profile

Default TV Standard Tes t Ima g es

Setup Video Edit Display Profile

HDMI Out

Comp. Out Prog. Scan

Analog Out Stand. Def.

Component Output Progressive Scan parameters control the video format when a PS (480/576p) source is present, the Nº51 Media Player is using the Component video output connectors, and the video output switch (on rear panel) is set to ED video.

Parameter Default Possible Settings

Display Aspect Ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3, 4:3 P&S

Zoom Ratio Normal Normal, Widescreen, Fill, Fill + Wide

Reset Display Profile Yes Yes, No

Display Aspect Ratio (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : Comp. Out

Prog. Scan : Display Aspect Ratio)

See Display Aspect Ratio on page 3-22.

Zoom Ratio (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : Comp. Out Prog. Scan :

Zoom Ratio)

See Zoom Ratio on page 3-23.

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Setup Video...Comp. Out Prog Scan Display Aspect Ratio 4:3 Zoom Ratio Normal Reset Display Profile

Reset Display Profile (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : Comp. Out

Prog. Scan : Reset Display Profile)

Reset Display Profile resets the parameters of the display profile associated with the Component video output connectors to the original settings.

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Edit Display Profile:

Analog Out Stand. Def.

Setup Video

Select Source Profile Edit Source Profile

Edit Display Profile

Default TV Standard Tes t Ima g es

Setup Video Edit Display Profile

HDMI Out Comp. Out Prog. Scan

Analog Out Stand. Def.

Setup Video...Analog Out Stand Def Video Format YPbPr

Display Aspect Ratio 4:3 Zoom Ratio Normal Black Level 0 IRE Reset Display Profile

Analog Out Stand. Def. (Analog Output Standard Definition) parameters control the video format when an SD (480/576i) source is present, the Nº51 Media Player is using the S-Video, Composite or Component video output connector, and the video output switch (on rear panel) is set to SD video.

Parameter Default Possible Settings

Video Format YPbPr YPbPr , Analog RGB

Display Aspect Ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3, 4:3 P&S

Zoom Ratio Normal Normal, Widescreen, Fill, Fill +

Wide

Black Level 0 IRE, 0 IRE, 7.5 IRE

Reset Display Profile Yes Yes , N o

Video Format (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : Analog Out Stand. Def.

: Video Format)

Video Format is used to set the video format to YPbPr or RGB when a SD (480/576i) source is present and the Nº51 Media Player is using the Component output connector.

Note: A special SCART adaptor cable is needed for Analog RGB mode. In this mode, the Component output uses a separate output for the sync signal (Sc) in addition to R, G and B.

To sele c t a vide o f ormat :

Press the remote control up or down button to highlight the desired setting, and press enter.

Display Aspect Ratio (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : Analog Out

Stand. Def. : Display Aspect Ratio)

See Display Aspect Ratio on page 3-22.

Zoom Ratio (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : Analog Out Stand. Def. :

Zoom Ratio)

See Zoom Ratio on page 3-23.

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Black Level (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : Analog Out Stand. Def. :

Black Level)

Black Level sets the black level of the video output to 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE for NTSC Component video. The correct or best setting sets the black level to “true black”, but depends on the following factors: the source material, the selected video output format, and the video processor or display. A non-optimum setting can create a displayed image with more noise requiring adjustment to the display’s brightness and contrast.

To set black level compensation:

Use the remote control up or down button to select the desired setting and press enter.

• For Component video, select 0 IRE, if the display supports that mode.

• If the display does not support 0 IRE, select 7.5 IRE.

• CVBS or S-Video always use 7.5 IRE; it is not adjustable.

Reset Display Profile (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : Analog Out

Stand. Def.: Reset Display Profile)

Reset Display Profile resets the parameters of the display profile associated with the Composite video output connector to the original settings.

To reset the display profile:

Use the remote control up or down button to select the desired setting and press enter.

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Default TV Standard

Setup Video

Select Source Profile Normal Edit Source Profile Edit Display Profile Default TV Standard NTSC Tes t Ima g es Off

Setup Video Default TV Standard

NTSC

PAL

Default TV Standard is used to enable either NTSC or Pal interlaced video format. This allows the user to set the default so that when no disc is inserted, the on screen display is output in the correct standard for their display. When a disc is inserted, the player will switch to the format of the disc.

Parameter Default Possible Settings

Default TV Standard NTSC NTSC, PAL

NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) is a video format consisting of 480 active lines. It is used in the United States, Canada, and Japan.

PAL (Phase Alternation by Line) is a video format that consists of 576 active lines. It is used in European countries.

To set the default TV standard:

Use the remote control up or down button to select the desired setting and press enter.

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Test Images

Test images are internally generated by the Nº51 Media Player and output to the display device through the active video output port in the selected output format. Each test image is technically perfect (conforms to video industry standards) at the output of the Nº51 Media Player and can be used as a system diagnostic to determine any anomalies in the path from the source to the display.

These images should only be used with the Nº51 Media Player settings set to 0. The purpose of these images is to setup the display if no setup disc is available.

To use t e s t imag e s :

1. Set the Nº51 Media Player video controls to 0.

2. Select Setup : Video : Test Images.

3. Using the left and right arrow buttons, select a test image to display.

4. Use the image to adjust downstream video components.

If the Nº51 Media Player video parameters are to be adjusted, a DVD containing test images must be used, and not the internal Color Bars and Crosshatch test images.

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Before Using Test Images

Before using the test images, be sure the associated display and any other devices in the path between the Nº51 Media Player and the display are independently calibrated. This separate calibration should not be confused with calibration using the Nº51 Media Player generated test patterns. Independent device calibration, resulting in the acceptance of a perfect signal, should be verified using a reference test pattern from a device that is known to be properly calibrated.

When using test images, the Nº51 Media Player video parameters should be adjusted to 0.

In most cases, independent device calibration requires a knowledgeable technician and should be left to your system installer.

Color Bars (Setup : Video : Edit Source Profile : Test Images : Color Bars)

Color Bars are used to adjust the Color Tint and Saturation parameters to ensure proper color output on the associated display device.

Before adjusting color controls using the Color Bars test image:

• Activate a source profile (see Select Source Profile on page 3-16.)

• Set the Nº51 Media Player’s Brightness and Contrast parameters to 0.

To adjust color controls using the Color Bars test image:

1. Select the Color Bars test pattern.

2. Evaluate the colors on the associated display device.

3. Adjust the red-to-green color balance in the image using the Color Tint parameter of the associated device.

4. Adjust tonal values using the Saturation parameter of the associated device.

Crosshatch (Setup : Video : Edit Source Profile : Test Images : Crosshatch)

The Crosshatch test image is used to adjust the convergence of the display or to align display geometry size and alignment. Generally, convergence only applies to displays with three (red, green, and blue) CRT guns or to a projection display system with three optical paths.

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The Crosshatch test image appears as a matrix of horizontal and vertical white lines on a black background. Each line is comprised of red, green, and blue components. In order to display the lines as white, each CRT gun, or projection system optical path, must have the RGB video components aligned precisely over each other. By

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“converging” at the same point, the red, green, and blue components combine exactly to produce white. When the RGB guns are misaligned, the white lines appear to have “ghosts” or “halos”, or in extreme cases, separate into individual red, green, and blue lines.

To adjust convergence:

1. Select the Crosshatch test image.

2. Evaluate the image on the associated display device.

3. If the white vertical and horizontal lines appear to have color edges, adjust the display’s RGB gun controls until the white lines are aligned and appear to be white.

To adjust display geometry:

1. Select the Crosshatch test image.

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2. Observe the display geometry on the associated display for proper alignment and position. The image should fill the display and appear centered, with all edges visible.

3. If the horizontal and vertical lines appear to be shifted vertically or horizontally, the test pattern is not centered, or all edges are not visible, adjust the display horizontal and vertical controls until the image is centered and all edges are visible.

Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu

Disc Parameters

Setup Audio Video

Disc

General

Setup Disc Default Language English DRC On Play Auto Bookmarks Disable Angle Indicator Icon Off

Default Language

(Setup : Disc : Default

Language)

Disc parameters control language, bookmarks and camera angle settings. To access disc parameters, select Disc from the Setup menu.

Parameter Default Possible Settings

Default Language* English See page A-7 for the full

list of languages.

DRC On On, Off

Play Auto Bookmarks Disable Enable, Disable

Angle Indicator Icon Off On, Off

* Some discs may exhibit different results depending upon the mastering.

Default Language refers to the preferred language of the disc. The Default Language menu displays a list of supported languages with the preferred language highlighted. If a source DVD contains a different preferred language, playback will default to that selection.

To select a preferred language:

Press the remote control up or down button to highlight a language, and press enter to select the language.

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DRC

(Setup : Disc : DRC)

Note

Use the DRC (Dynamic Range Control) option to decrease the dynamic range of a Dolby Digital-encoded audio source. DRC is used to maintain the clarity of dialogue when played at low volume and is most often used during night time viewing when a quieter viewing environment is desired.

The DRC parameter applies to the analog audio outputs (2-Ch and

5.1 channel outputs), and also to any digital output (SPDIF or HDMI) that is set to PCM. The DRC parameter does not have any effect on digital outputs (SPDIF or HDMI) set to Encoded, since DRC is a function of the audio decoder (in this case, the surround processor that receives the encoded datastream from the No51).

To enable/disable DRC:

Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired setting and press enter.

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Note

Play Auto Bookmarks

(Setup : Disc : Play Auto

Bookmarks)

There are certain configurations where DRC will be forced On to prevent overloading of the analog outputs:

• Anytime Analog Speaker Config is set to 2-ch Downmix.

• Anytime the Center, or Surround, or Subwoofer crossover is set to None.

• Anytime the crossovers are set such that low frequencies will be redirected to the Front L/R, Center or Surround L/R.

For example: Front L/R = Full Center = 80Hz Surround = 80Hz Subwoofer = None

When the Play Auto Bookmarks parameter is set to Enable, pressing the drawer button automatically marks the current playback time for future playback. Playback is automatically activated from the bookmarked playback time when the disc is loaded. For more information see “Manual and Automatic Bookmarks” on page 4-17.

To enable/disable automatic bookmarks:

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Angle Indicator Icon

(Setup : Disc : Angle Indicator

Icon)

Press the remote control up or down button to highlight the desired setting, and press enter.

Activates and deactivates the Angle Indicator Icon. When set to On, the indicator icon appears in the on-screen status bar when playback of a scene recorded from multiple camera angles is in progress. When set to Off, the indicator does not appear in the status bar when playback of a scene recorded from multiple camera angles is in progress.

To enable/disable the angle indicator icon:

Press the remote control up or down button to highlight the desired setting, and press enter.

Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu

General Parameters

Setup

Audio Video Disc

General

Setup General

Screen Saver After 5 min. Rest. Fact. Defaults

Screen Saver

(Setup : General : Screen Saver)

General parameters control the screen saver and factory default settings. To access general parameters, select General from the Setup menu.

Parameter Default Possible Settings

Screen Saver

Rest. Fact. Defaults

After 5 min After 5 min

After 15 min After 30 min After 60 min Off

Yes Yes, No

Activates and deactivates the screen saver.

• When enabled, the screen saver appears when a still frame

image has been displayed for more than selected amount of time.

• When Off is selected, the screen saver never appears in the on-

screen display.

Still frame images displayed on a display device for long periods of time can “burn in” or create “ghost images” on the screen. When the media player is connected to a display device, it is recommended that you set the Screen Saver parameter to On to prevent the appearance of “ghost images” on the screen.

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Rest. Fact. Defaults

(Setup : General : Rest. Fact.

Defaults)

To enable/disable the screen saver:

Press the remote control up or down button to highlight the desired setting, and press enter.

When the Rest. Fact. Defaults parameter is set to Yes, all parameters and user-defined controls are restored to their factory-default settings.

To restore factory settings:

1. Press the remote control up or down button to highlight the

“Rest.Fact.Defaults” setting, and press enter.

2. When prompted to confirm the selection, press enter.

“Restoring Factory Defaults...” appears in the on-screen display during the restoration process (approximately 20 seconds).

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Navigating Disc Menus

Most discs include on-screen display menus that can be used to select disc settings, control playback, or view information about the disc. The descriptions that begin below provide a general overview of disc menus available for each format. These descriptions may differ for some discs within each format.

DVD-V

Includes menus that can be used to activate playback of specific scenes and to select disc settings such as audio track (audio language and output format), subtitle language, and camera angle. The content of DVD-V menus is dependent on how the DVD was mastered. In some cases, certain remote-control buttons can also be used to select these settings without navigating through the disc menu.

Audio CD / DTS CD

Includes tracks on the current CD.

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Disc Menu

Navigation

The table below provides descriptions of remote control commands that can be used to navigate disc menus. Some commands might not be available for all discs within each format.

Remote Button DVD-V Audio CD / DTS CD

menu & top menu Pressing the menu button opens and closes the disc

menu, provided the loaded disc includes a menu. In some cases, pressing the top menu button also opens and closes the menu.

play () Initiates playback.

number buttons

For more information, see “number buttons” on page 2-13.

enter • Initiates playback of the selected menu item.

return • Closes the current menu without activating

• Select titles or chapters for playback.

• When menu items in the Setup menu are not numbered, pressing a number button selects the menu item in the corresponding position. For instance, pressing the number 1 button selects the first menu item.

• Selects highlighted menu item and opens next menu in hierarchy.

unsaved settings, and opens the previous menu.

• When the first menu screen is open, pressing return performs no function.

Pressing the menu button displays the track list in the on-screen display with the active track highlighted.

Selects a track with the corresponding number for playback.

Initiates playback beginning with the selected track.

Closes the current menu without activating unsaved settings.

up & down buttons • When a disc menu is open, pressing the up or

down button scrolls upward or downward

through the current list of menu items.

• When menu items exceed the top and bottom margins of the on-screen display, small arrows appear at the top and/or bottom of the display.

left & right buttons • When a disc menu is open, pressing the left or

right buttons moves the cursor left or right (or up

or down) in the menu.

• When the Setup menu is open, pressing the left or

right button sets values for the active menu item.

previous button

()

next button ()

search Initiates playback at a specific title, chapter or

Jumps playback to beginning of the current chapter or previous chapter.

Jumps playback forward to the next chapter or track. Jumps playback to the next track.

playback time.

Scrolls upward and downward through the current track list.

No effect.

Jumps playback to beginning of the current track or previous track.

Initiates playback at a specific track or playback time.

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Selecting Disc Settings

Some disc menus can be used to select disc settings such as audio track (audio language and output format), subtitle language and camera angle. In some cases, certain remote control buttons can also be used to select these settings without navigating through the disc menu. The ability to use these features with a DVD is dependent on how the DVD was mastered.

audio

subtitle language

When a loaded disc is playing, pressing the remote control audio button opens the audio status menu which is used to select audio tracks (audio language and output format).

To select an audio track:

1. When playback is activated, press the audio button to display the audio status menu.

The audio status menu indicates the current audio language and output format.

2. When the audio status menu appears, press the audio button again to cycle through all audio tracks.

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3. When the desired audio track is selected in the on-screen display, press enter or return to close the status menu, or wait a few seconds and the menu will automatically close and playback will begin.

Pressing the remote control subtitle button opens the subtitle status menu, which is used to select a subtitle language. Subtitle language selection is available for DVD-Vs that were created with subtitles. Changing the subtitle language will only affect the current disc.

To select a subtitle:

1. When playback is activated, press the subtitle button to display the subtitle status bar.

• The status menu indicates the current subtitle, if one is active.

• If a status menu does not open, subtitle selection might not be

available for the loaded disc.

2. When the status menu opens, press the subtitle button again to cycle through all subtitle languages for the loaded disc.

3. When the desired subtitle is selected, press enter or return to close the status menu, or wait a few seconds and the menu will automatically close and playback will begin.

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camera angle

Some DVDs contain multiple angles of a particular scene. The remote control angle button opens the angle status menu, which is used to select the desired camera angle.

Camera angle selection is available for scenes recorded from multiple camera angles. Camera angle selection is not available for other disc formats or for DVD scenes recorded from one camera angle. In addition, camera angle selection is not available unless playback is activated.

The Angle Indicator Icon parameter (page 3-32) activates and deactivates the indicator. When set to On, the indicator appears in the on-screen display when playback of a scene recorded from multiple camera angles is in progress. When set to Off, the indicator does not appear in the onscreen display when playback of a scene recorded from multiple camera angles is in progress.

To select a camera angle:

1. When playback is activated, press the angle button to open the angle

status menu.

• The angle status menu indicates the number of the selected camera angle and the number of camera angles from which the currently playing scene was recorded. For instance, angle: 1/2 indicates that camera angle 1 of 2 is selected.

• If the angle status menu indicates that camera angle 1 of 1 is selected, the currently playing scene was recorded from one camera angle. In this case, camera angle selection is not available.

Note:

• If the angle status menu does not open at the top of the on-screen display, camera angle selection might not be available for the loaded disc.

2. When the Angle bar opens, press the angle button again to cycle through all camera angles available for the currently playing scene. The remote control number buttons can also be used to enter the number of the desired camera angle (if known).

The Angle bar automatically closes a few seconds after the last command is received. If this occurs, playback will automatically activate from the selected camera angle.

3. When the desired camera angle is selected, press the enter or return

button to close the menu and activate playback from the selected camera angle, or wait a few seconds and the menu will automatically close

and playback will begin.

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zoom ratio

Pressing the remote control ratio button opens the ratio status bar, which is used to select a video zoom ratio. When the status menu opens, press

the ratio button again to cycle through the available zoom ratios.

Zoom Ratio

Normal Select Normal when no zoom is desired. The video output from

the Nº51 to the display is based on the selected Display Aspect Ratio.

Widescreen • Select Widescreen for 16:9 displays only if the source material

on the DVD is widescreen (anamorphic) with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio.

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Fill • For 16:9 displays: Select Fill when viewing the content of a

Full-frame (4:3) DVD on a 16:9 display. Black bars on the left and right of the display (pillarboxing), are eliminated by zooming the image and cropping it, top and bottom. Picture resolution is slightly reduced due to scaling; however, there is no geometric distortion, and the image fills the display screen.

Fill + Wide • Select Fill + Wide for the maximum amount of zoom. This is

equivalent to having both Fill and Widescreen zoom modes active at the same time.

• Use this mode only when playing a 2.35:1 widescreen DVD on a 4x3 display. This will completely eliminate black bars on the top and bottom of the screen.

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Playback Modes

The media player offers a range of playback modes that can be used to control the playback of a loaded disc. The following table indicates the playback modes available for each disc format. However, these modes might not be available for all discs within each format.

Playback Mode DVD-V Audio CD (DTS CD)

Play Available Available

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Pause

Stop

Resume

Slow Search (slow fwd/rev)

Fast Search (fwd/rev)

8s prev

Skip

Frame-by-frame

Random**

Repeat**

A-B Repeat

Playlist

Bookmark* Available Available*

Info

* Automatic bookmarks can not be set for CDs; only manual bookmarks, using the

mark and recall buttons can be set.

** If playlist is active, only Playlist will be available for Random, and only Playlist and

Repeat Track will be available for Repeat.

Available Available

Available Not available

Available Available

Available Not available

Title, Chapter, Time Track, Time

Not available Track, Playlist **

Title, Chapter Disc, Track, Playlist **

Available Available

Not available Track

Available Available

Play

The front panel or remote control play button is used to start playback of the loaded disc at regular playback speed.

Some discs automatically start playback when switching titles, chapters, or tracks, even if a different playback mode (i.e. random playback) was activated before the switch.

To beg i n playb a c k:

Press the play () button. In some cases, the remote control number buttons can also be used to activate playback of a specific title, chapter, or track.

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Pause

Stop

The front panel and remote control pause button can be used to activate Pause mode, which pauses playback at the current playback time.

Activating Pause mode creates a still-frame image on the associated display device screen.

To activate Pause mode:

When playback is activated, press the pause (

To deactivate Pause mode:

•Press play () or pause (

playback at the current playback time.

•Press stop ( When Stop mode is activated, playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time.

The front panel and remote control stop button is used to stop playback of the loaded disc.

To activate Stop mode:

When DVD playback is activated, press the stop ( cases, pressing the stop button activates Resume mode. In this instance, the stop button must be pressed twice in succession to activate Stop mode. When Stop mode is activated, playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time.

) to deactivate Pause mode and activate Stop mode.

) to deactivate Pause mode and activate

) button.

) button. In some

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Resume

The stop button can be used to activate Resume mode, which pauses playback at the current playback time.

To activate Resume mode:

When playback is activated, press the stop ( in the on-screen and front-panel displays indicating that Resume mode is activated.

If a status bar does not appear, Resume mode might not be available for the loaded disc. The table on page 4-6 indicates the playback modes available for each disc format.

) button. A status bar opens

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To deactivate Resume mode:

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Slow Search

(slow fwd/

rev)

•Press play ()

current playback time.

• When in Resume mode, press stop (

Stop mode is activated, playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time.

The remote control slow fwd/rev ( / ) buttons can be used to activate slow search of a DVD. Audio automatically mutes when slow search playback is activated.

To activate slow search:

• When playback is activated, press the or button to start slow

search in the selected direction.

• Press the button to activate slow reverse search at 1/2x regular

speed, or repeatedly press the button to cycle through all available slow forward search speeds – 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 regular playback speed.

• When Pause mode is activated, press the or button to activate

reverse slow search at 1/2 regular playback speed, or forward slow search at 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 regular playback speed.

to deactivate Resume mode and activate playback at the

) to activate Stop mode. When

Fast Search

(fwd/rev)

To deactivate slow search:

• Press play () to deactivate slow search and activate playback at the

current playback time at regular speed.

• Press stop () once to activate Resume mode or twice to activate Stop

mode.

• Press the pause () button to pause slow search at the current disc

location.

The remote control fwd/rev (/) buttons can be used to activate fast search, which plays the loaded disc at 2x, 4x, 8x or 16x regular playback speed in the selected direction. Audio is automatically muted when fast search is activated.

To activate fast search:

• When playback is activated, press the

search in the selected direction.

• Repeatedly press the

search speeds – 2x, 4x, 8x or 16x regular playback speed.

 or  button to cycle through all available fast

 or  button to start fast

• When Pause mode is activated, each press of the

frame-by-frame playback in the forward direction.

 button activates

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To deactivate fast search:

• Press play () to deactivate fast search and activate regular playback

speed at the current playback time.

• Press stop () once to activate Resume mode or twice to activate Stop

mode.

• Press pause () to pause fast search at the current disc location.

8s prev

Frame-by-frame

The remote control 8s prev button is used in playback mode to jump eight seconds back in the current playback mode, from which point playback is continued.

• When disc playback in enabled, pressing the 8s prev button to go back

eight seconds is a convenient way to see or hear missed content.

• When the media player is in Pause mode, pressing the 8s prev button

will jump playback back eight seconds. However, playback will not be initiated until the play () or pause () button is pressed.

The remote control pause () and fwd ( ) buttons can be used to activate frame-by-frame playback, which plays the loaded disc one frame at a time in the forward direction. Audio automatically mutes when frame-by-frame playback is activated.

To activate frame-by-frame playback:

1. When DVD playback is activated, press pause () to pause playback

at the current playback time.

2. When Pause mode is activated, press and release the

activate forward frame-by-frame playback. The picture on the associated display device screen will advance one frame in the forward direction.

 button to

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3. Continue pressing and releasing the

frame.

To deactivate frame-by-frame playback:

• Press play () to activate playback at the current playback time.

•Press stop (). In some cases, pressing the stop button activates Resume

mode. In this instance, the stop button must be pressed twice in succession to activate Stop mode. When Stop mode is activated, playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time.

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The remote control search button can be used to activate Search mode, which activates playback of a specific title, chapter, track or time on the loaded disc. The table on page 4-6 indicates the Search modes available for each disc format.

Search Modes

Title Activates playback of the first chapter in the selected title.

Chapter Activates playback of the selected chapter in the currently

playing title.

Track Activates playback of the selected track on a CD.

Time Activates playback at the selected playback time (minutes:

seconds) in the currently playing title, chapter or track. This Search mode is not available unless playback or Pause mode is activated.

To activate Search mode:

1. Press the remote control search button to activate Search mode.

• The time Search mode is not available unless playback or pause mode is activated.

• A search bar opens to indicate the value of the current Search mode.

current title : 5 search title : _ _

2. Press the search button again to cycle through all Search modes available for the loaded disc. The table on page 4-6 indicates the Search modes available for each disc format.

3. When the desired Search mode is selected, press the remote control number buttons to enter a search value. For example:

• To enter title 6, press the number 6 button.

current title : 5 search title : _ _

• To enter track 16, press the number 1 button, then the number 6

button.

current track : 5 search track : _ _

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• To enter a playback time of 16 minutes and 20 seconds, press the number 1 button, the number 6 button, the number 2 button, then the number 0 button.

current time : _ _ : _ _ : _ _ 3 6 1 2 search time : _ _ : _ _ : _ _

1 6 2 0

• Press the remote control delete button to clear an incorrect search value.

4. When the desired search value is entered, press the enter or play ()

button to confirm input and activate playback at the selected playback time, or press the return button until the Search mode closes.

• If a valid search value was entered, playback will activate at the selected title, chapter, track or playback time.

• If an invalid search value was entered, the search bar will close without activating playback.

Random

The remote control random button is used to activate playback of the loaded CD in a random order of tracks, beginning with the currently playing track.

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Random playback is automatically deactivated when:

• Repeat playback or Playlist mode is activated.

•The stop, repeat, A-B, drawer, standby or power button is pressed.

To activate random playback:

1. When playback is activated, press the remote control random button.

• Random track playback will automatically activate, beginning with the currently playing track.

• If a status bar does not open at the top of the on-screen display, random playback might not be available for the loaded disc. The table on page 4-6 indicates the Random playback modes available for each disc format.

2. When the status menu opens, repeatedly press the random button to the cycle through all random playback modes available for the loaded disc.

3. When the desired random playback mode is selected, press enter or return to close the menu and activate the selected random playback mode, or wait a few seconds and the menu will automatically close and random playback will automatically begin.

4. When random playback is in progress:

• Press the remote control previous (

beginning of the currently playing track.

) button to return to the

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• Press the remote control next ()button to skip to the beginning of the next randomly selected track.

To deactivate random playback:

Press random to deactivate random playback. The following buttons will also deactivate random playback: stop () (or Resume mode), drawer, random, A-B, drawer, standby or power. In some cases, the stop button must be pressed twice in succession to activate Stop mode. When Stop mode is activated, playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time.

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Repeat

The remote control repeat button can be used to activate repeat playback of the currently playing title, chapter, track or playlist. The table on page 4-6 indicates the repeat playback modes available for each disc format.

Repeat playback is automatically deactivated when:

• Random playback or A-B repeat playback is activated.

• The remote control stop, random, A-B, drawer, standby or power button is pressed and a CD is playing.

• The remote control stop ()(or Resume mode), previous (

), fwd/rev (/), slow fwd/rev ( / ), 8s prev, drawer, random,

(

), next

A-B, standby or power button is pressed.

Repeat Playback Modes

Title Activates repeat playback of the currently playing title.

Chapter Activates repeat playback of the currently playing chapter.

Tra ck Activates repeat playback of the currently playing track.

Playlist Activates repeat playback of the currently playing playlist.

Repeat playlist playback is not available unless playlist playback is activated when the repeat button is pressed.

To activate repeat playback:

1. Make sure playback of the desired title, chapter, track or playlist is activated.

Repeat playlist playback is not available unless playlist playback is activated when the repeat button is pressed.

2. When playback is activated, press the repeat button to open the repeat status menu.

• The status menu indicates the selected Repeat mode.

• If the status menu does not open, repeat playback might not be

available for the loaded disc. The table on page 4-6 indicates the repeat modes available for each disc format.

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3. When the status bar opens, press the repeat button again to cycle

through all Repeat modes available for the loaded disc.

• If playlist playback was activated when the repeat button was pressed, repeat playlist playback is available. Other repeat modes are not available.

• The status bar automatically closes a few seconds after the last command is received. When this occurs, the selected Repeat mode is automatically activated.

To deactivate repeat playback:

• Press the remote control repeat button, select Repeat Off from the status menu, and press enter.

•Press the stop ()(or Resume mode), drawer, random, A-B, drawer, standby or power button. In some cases, the stop button must be pressed twice in succession to activate Stop mode. When stop mode is activated, playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time.

A-B Repeat

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A - B off

A -

- B

The remote control A-B button is used to activate A-B repeat playback from a user-defined start time (point A) to a user-defined end time (point B).

To activate A-B repeat playback:

1. When playback is activated, press the A-B button at the desired start time (point A). A status bar will open in the front-panel display to indicate that a start time has been selected. The status menu displays the time of point A and the current playtime.

2. Press the A-B button again at the desired end time. The status bar indicates the start time (point A), the end time (point B), and A-B repeat playback is automatically activated. Repeat playback of the user-defined playback loop continues until A-B repeat playback is deactivated.

To deactivate A-B repeat playback:

Press the remote control stop ()(or Resume mode), previous (

), fwd/rev (/), slow fwd/rev ( / ), 8s prev, drawer, random, A-B,

( standby or power button. In some cases, the stop button must be pressed twice in succession to activate Stop mode. When stop mode is activated, playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time.

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Playlist

The remote control playlist button initiates Playlist mode which is used to create a playlist for a loaded CD, save a playlist, or activate the playback of an existing playlist.

• A playlist is a user-defined playback order of tracks.

• When creating a playlist, the appearance of the playlist mode depends

on the currently inserted media.

Playlist navigation commands:

Button Command

delete • Clears the currently highlighted file in the

playlist.

• Deletes the whole playlist when “Delete Playlist” is selected and the enter button is pressed.

enter • Adds the selected file to the playlist.

• Deletes the whole playlist when the “Delete Playlist” entry is highlighted.

number buttons (0-9) • Directly inputs files into the playlist. The entered

numbers correspond to files, or files within a selected group.

play • Saves and activates playback of the current

playlist beginning with the first entry.

• When a playlist is already activated, pressing the play button initiates playback at the currently highlighted entry.

playlist • Activates or deactivates playlist mode, which is

used to create a playlist, save a playlist or initiate playback of a playlist.

return • Saves the playlist.

up & down buttons • Scroll upward and downward through files or

playlist items.

left & right buttons • When the list of files (on the left) is active,

pressing the remote control right button deactivates the cursor over the list of files and activates the cursor in the playlist (on the right).

• When the playlist cursor is active, pressing the remote control left button deactivates the playlist cursor and activates the cursor over the list of files.

Nº51 Media Player Playback Controls

Playlist Requirements

Format(s) Playlists Requirements Storage

Audio CD & CD-RW/R

One playlist per disc. Playlists cannot:

• Include more than 999 tracks.

• Include values that are not included on the loaded disc.

To create a playlist:

1. When a CD is loaded, press the remote control playlist button to initiate playlist mode.

• The on-screen display opens to display a split window. The left

side of the split window contains a list of tracks that are available for adding to the playlist. The right side of the split window displays the playlist.

• The left side of the window is used to display the contents of discs

with a hierarchical file structure. To navigate the list, use the remote control up, down, enter and return buttons.

2. Select a track to add to the playlist by:

• Pressing the remote control up and down buttons to scroll

upward or downward through the list until the desired track is highlighted.

• Playlists can be stored for up to 1000 discs.

• Playlists are automatically deleted when factory-default settings are restored.

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• Entering the desired track number using the remote control number buttons.

3. When the desired track is highlighted, press the remote control enter button to add the selection to the playlist.

• The new track is inserted beneath the cursor in the playlist

regardless of the cursor’s location.

• The number of tracks displayed in the playlist is limited to a

maximum of eight lines. Small arrows on the top or bottom of the list indicate the presence of further tracks.

4. When the desired tracks have been entered, press the play or playlist button to save the playlist and activate playlist playback.

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To sort tracks in a playlist:

1. When a CD is loaded, press the remote control playlist button to

initiate playlist mode.

The list containing tracks that are available for adding to the playlist is displayed on the left side of the on-screen display. The right side of the on-screen display shows the existing playlist.

2. When the playlist opens, press the remote control right button to

activate the playlist cursor.

3. Select a track in the playlist to sort by pressing the remote control up

and down buttons to scroll upward or downward through the playlist until the desired track is highlighted.

4. When the desired track is highlighted, press the remote control enter

button. Up and down arrows appears to the right of the cursor to indicate sort mode has been entered.

Sort mode cannot be entered unless there is more than one track in the playlist.

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5. Using the remote control up and down buttons, move the cursor to

the desired position and press the enter button to reposition the track and deactivate sort mode.

To delete tracks in a playlist:

1. When a CD is loaded, press the remote control playlist button to

initiate playlist mode.

The list containing tracks that are available for adding to the playlist is displayed on the left side of the on-screen display. The right side of the on-screen display shows the existing playlist.

2. When the playlist opens, press the remote control right button to

activate the playlist cursor.

3. Select a track in the playlist to delete by pressing the remote control

up and down buttons to scroll upward or downward through the playlist until the desired track is highlighted.

Entering the desired track number using the remote control number buttons.

4. When the desired track is highlighted, press the remote control delete

button.

To delete a whole playlist:

Highlight the “Delete Playlist” entry and press enter.

Nº51 Media Player Playback Controls

Manual and

Automatic

Bookmarks

Manual Bookmarks

The remote control mark button is used to create a manual bookmark at the current playback time. Later, disc playback can be started from the bookmarked playback time.

• When a manual bookmark is set, “bookmark set” appears in the status bar for three seconds.

• Manual bookmarks can be stored for up to 1000 discs. The least recently used bookmark is automatically deleted when a manual bookmark is created and the upper manual bookmark limit has been reached.

• Manual bookmarks can be created for both DVDs and CDs.

To create a manual bookmark for a DVD or CD:

With a DVD or CD loaded and the media player in Play mode at the desired bookmark time, press the mark button. The message “bookmark set” appears in the status bar for three seconds, indicating that a manual bookmark has been created at the current playback time.

Automatic Bookmarks

Pressing the drawer button creates an automatic bookmark at the current playback time whenever the media player is in Play, Pause, or Resume mode. Bookmarks allow DVD viewing from the last playback location.

• When an automatic bookmark is set, no special message appears in the on-screen or front panel display.

• To begin or resume playback using an automatic bookmark, the Play Auto Bookmark parameter must be enabled in the Setup : Disc menu before loading the disc.

• Automatic bookmarks can be stored for up to 1000 discs. The least recently used bookmark is automatically deleted when an automatic bookmark is created and the upper automatic bookmark limit has been reached. An automatic bookmark is also deleted after it has been used to start playback.

• Automatic bookmarks can not be created for CDs. To create a bookmark for a CD, see Manual Bookmarks above.

To create an automatic bookmark for a DVD:

With a DVD loaded and the media player in Play, Pause or Resume mode, press the drawer button to create an automatic bookmark at the current playback time. No special message appears in the on-screen display or status bar. The bookmark is automatically stored in memory.

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To start DVD or CD playback using a manual bookmark (Option 1):

1. Load the bookmarked DVD or CD.

2. When the DVD or CD is loaded, press the recall button to start

playback from the bookmarked playback time. A status bar opens in the on-screen display, and displays “bookmark recalled” for three seconds to indicate that bookmarked playback is activated.

If no bookmark has been created for the loaded disc, performing this step will have no effect.

To start DVD or CD playback using a manual bookmark (Option 2):

1. Place the bookmarked disc in the open drawer. Do not close the

drawer.

2. Press the recall button. The drawer automatically closes, loads the

DVD or CD, and begins playback from the bookmarked playback time. A status bar displaying “bookmark recalled” appears for three seconds to indicate that bookmarked playback is activated.

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To start DVD playback using an automatic bookmark:

1. Ensure that the Play Auto Bookmarks parameter is enabled in the

Setup : Disc menu.

2. Load the bookmarked DVD. Playback starts automatically at the

automatic bookmark.

Nº51 Media Player Playback Controls

Info Mode

The remote control Info button is used to activate or deactivate an Info status bar that provides information about the loaded disc, or general status information. The type of disc-specific information displayed depends on the disc format.

• When an Info status bar is opened in the on-screen display, a subset of the information is displayed on the front panel display.

• Info status bars are available when Playback, Pause or Stop mode is activated. Info status is also available in resume mode when the loaded disc is a DVD-V. Info status is not available for other disc types in resume mode.

• When an Info status bar is displayed, repeatedly pressing the Info button cycles through the available disc-specific and general information.

•Pressing the return button closes the status bar. Repeatedly pressing the Info button also closes the Info status bar.

To display an Info status bar:

1. With a disc loaded in playback, pause or resume mode, press the remote control Info button. (Resume available for DVD-V only.)

2. When the Info bar opens, repeatedly press the remote control Info button to cycle through available information for the loaded disc.

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To close an Info status bar:

Press the remote control Info button repeatedly until the status bar closes, or press the return button.

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DVD-V Info

status in Play,

Pause, Resume

or Stop mode

The following table displays information as it appears in the Info status bar and front-panel display when a DVD-V is in Play, Pause, Resume or Stop mode.

Disc Info Status Bar Front panel Display

DVD-V loaded in Play, Pause, or Resume Mode

Dolby Digital:

DVD-V DOLBY DIGITAL x/x.x or DOLBY DIGITAL x/x

DTS:

DVD-V DTS x/x.x or DTS x/x

PCM:

DVD-V LPCM x/x.x

Dolby Digital:

Sampling: xxK

(values for kHz: 48)

Bit Rate: x kbps

DTS:

Sampling: xxK

(values for kHz: 48 and 96)

Bit Rate: x kbps

PCM:

Sampling: xxK

(values for kHz: 48 and 96)

Bit Rate: x kbps

DVD DDx/x.x or DVD DDx/x

DVD DTSx/x.x or DVD DTSx/x

DVD PCMx/x.x

SAMPL. xxK

Repeat Title Repeat Chapter A-B Repeat Normal Playback

Title: xx/xx Chapter: xx/xx

Title Elapsed Time: xx:xx:xx Title Remaining Time: xx:xx:xx

Chapter Elapsed Time: xx:xx:xx Chapter Remaining Time: xx:xx:xx

Video Resolution: 1080i60 Video Resolution: 1080i50 Video Resolution: 720p60 Video Resolution: 720p50 Video Resolution: 576i50 Video Resolution: 576p50 Video Resolution: 480i60 Video Resolution: 480p60

Comp YPbPr CVBS Comp RGB CVBS Comp YPbPr HDMI YCbCr HDMI RGB

REPEAT TITLE REPEAT CHAPT A-B REPEAT NORMAL PLAY

CHAPT xx/xx

TITLE REMAIN xx:xx:xx

CHAPT REMAIN xx:xx:xx

RES 1080i60 RES 1080i50 RES 720p60 RES 720p50 RES 576i50 RES 576p50 RES 480i60 RES 480p60

COMP YPbPr CVBS COMP RGB CVBS COMP YPbPr HDMI YCbCr HDMI RGB

Nº51 Media Player Playback Controls

CD Info

status in

Play, Pause

or Stop

mode

The following table displays information as it appears in the Info status bar and front-panel display when a CD is in Play, Pause or Stop mode.

Disc info Status Bar Front panel Display

CD loaded in Stop Mode

CD Audio

DTS CD DTS x/x.x

CD Audio:

Sampling: xxK

(values for xxK: 44.1)

Bit Rate: xx kbps

DTS CD:

Sampling: xxK (values for xxK: 44.1)

Repeat Disc Repeat Track A-B Repeat Random Track Normal Playback

Total Disc Time: xx:xx:xx Track: x x/xx

CD AUDIO

CD DTSx/x.x

SAMPL. xxK

REPEAT DISC REPEAT TRACK A-B REPEAT RANDOM TRACK NORMAL PLAY

TRACK xx/xx

Note:

Track Elapsed Time: xx:xx:xx Track Remaining Time: xx:xx:xx

VIdeo Resolution: 1080i60 Video Resolution: 1080i50 Video Resolution: 720p60 Video Resolution: 720p50 Video Resolution: 576i50 Video Resolution: 576p50 Video Resolution: 480i60 Video Resolution: 480p60

Comp YPbPr CVBS Comp RGB CVBS Comp YPbPr HDMI YCbCr HDMI RGB

TRACK REMAIN xx:xx:xx

RES 1080i60 RES 1080i50 RES 720p60 RES 720p50 RES 576i50 RES 576p50 RES 480i60 RES 480p60

COMP YPbPr CVBS COMP RGB CVBS COMP YPbPr HDMI YCbCr HDMI RGB

Video resolution in the above table refers to the resolution of the on-screen display.

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Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operation is sometimes mistaken for malfunction. If problems occur, see this section for troubleshooting information. If problems persist, contact your Mark Levinson dealer.

No Power

No Remote

Control Operation

1. Examine the power cord to ensure that it is connected to both the

~ac mains connector and an electrical outlet.

2. Make sure the Nº51 is powered on with the power button.

3. Make sure the Nº51 is not in standby.

4. Make sure display intensity has not been set to off (0%), deactivating

the front panel display.

5. Examine the electrical circuit breaker to ensure that power is being

supplied to the electrical outlet to which the Nº51 is connected.

6. Make sure that you are using the properly rated power cord for your area/

country.

1. Eliminate obstructions between the remote control IR transmitter and

the front panel display IR receiver/transmitter.

2. Make sure the IR input connector is not being used.

3. Make sure the remote control IR transmitter LED lights when remote

control buttons are pressed, indicating that IR signals are being transmitted.

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4. Make sure the remote control is positioned within 17 feet (5m) of the

front panel display IR receiver/transmitter. If the Nº51 is placed inside a glass cabinet, tinted glass will reduce the remote control range.

5. Make sure the remote control signal is being received at the front

panel display IR receiver/transmitter at a reasonable angle.

6. Make sure the front panel display IR receiver/transmitter is not

exposed to strong sunlight, halogen light, or fluorescent light. This can cause IR reception to become unreliable.

7. Replace the remote control batteries.

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No Main Output

No Video Output

1. Examine audio cables to ensure a solid connection between the Nº51

and associated components.

2. Make sure master volume is set to an audible level.

3. Make sure mute is deactivated.

4. Make sure the Nº51 main output connectors are connected to an

operational power amplifier, and that the associated power amplifier is connected to operational loudspeakers.

5. Make sure all associated components are powered on and connected

to electrical outlets.

6. Make sure the associated component connected to the selected input

is producing an input signal.

7. Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer.

1. Examine the video cables to ensure a solid connection between the

Nº51, the associated components and the display.

2. Examine the settings on the display to ensure the correct settings and/or

inputs are utilized.

No Audio and/or

Video Output

Using HDMI

Output

3. Make sure that the three-position, video output switch on the rear panel

of the Nº51 is in the correct position for the video output that is desired. For more information, see “Video Output Switch” on page 3-14.

4. Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer.

1. Examine the HDMI cable from the Nº51 to the associated components

and the display. Check that the HDMI cable is properly connected and seated in the HDMI input and output ports.

2. Make sure that the three-position, video output switch on the rear

panel of the Nº51 is in the HDMI (bottom) position. For more information, see “Video Output Switch” on page 3-14.

3. Review the HDMI video settings in the Video Setup menu. For more

information, see “Edit Display Profile: HDMI Out” on page 3-20.

4. Review the HDMI audio settings in the Audio Setup menu. For more

information, see “Outputs: HDMI Audio Preferences” on page 3-3.

5. Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer.

Nº51 Media Player Troubleshooting & Maintenance

If All Else Fails...

1. Power cycle the Nº51, waiting at least 10 seconds between powering the Nº51 off and on.

2. Restore factory-default settings (See “Restoring Factory-default Settings” below).

3. Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer.

4. Contact Mark Levinson Customer Service at 781-280-0300 or www.marklevinson.com.

Restoring Factory-default Settings

Performing this procedure restores all parameters and user-defined controls to their factory-default settings.

To restore factory-default settings:

1. Press the remote control setup button.

2. Use the remote control up & down buttons to highlight General in the Setup menu, then press the remote control enter button.

3. Use the remote control up & down buttons to highlight the Rest. Fact. Defaults option, then press the enter button.

4. Use the left or right remote control button to highlight Yes, then press the remote control enter button.

“Restoring Factory Defaults...” appears in the on-screen display.

5. When the on-screen display General menu reappears, press the remote control setup button to close all menus.

Alternate method to restore factory-default settings:

1. Turn the unit off with the power button.

2. Press and hold the standby button.

3. While continuing to hold the standby button, turn the unit on with the power button.

4. Once text appears on the front-panel display, release the standby button.

5. Once default settings have been restored, “SET DEFAULT” will appear on the front-panel display and the unit will automatically enter Standby mode.

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6. Press the standby button to exit Standby mode. When the unit boots up, all settings will be at their factory defaults.

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Care & Maintenance

The Nº51 requires routine care and maintenance to ensure optimal performance. The bulleted items in this section indicate maintenance procedures that should be performed on a regular basis.

Note Failure to perform the maintenance procedures included in this section may

void the manufacturer’s warranty and/or standard repair policies.

• To remove dust from the Nº51 exterior surface, use a feather duster or

a low-pressure blower.

• To remove dirt and fingerprints from the Nº51 exterior surface, use a

soft, lint-free cloth. DO NOT use metal polish or a cloth made with steel wool.

If needed, this cloth can be dampened with isopropyl alcohol. DO NOT dampen the cloth with Benzene, acetone-based cleaners, and other commercial cleaners.

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Wipe the Nº51 exterior surface in the same direction as the grain of the brushed aluminum.

Caution! DO NOT apply liquid directly to the Nº51 exterior surface. Doing so

may damage electrical components.

• Replace the remote control batteries as needed. See “Remote Control

Batteries” on page 1-10 for additional information.

See “Installation Considerations” on page 1-9 for information about preventative maintenance.

Audio Section

Appendix

Specifications

Audio Frequency

Response

*THD + Noise 0.002% at 1kHz, 0dBFS (10Hz-30kHz), XLR

*Signal-to-Noise Ratio 102dB (10Hz-30kHz)

Digital to Analog

Converter Type

Digital Audio Sample

Rates

Channel Separation Better than 110dB

Intermodulation

Distortion (SMPTE IMD)

Maximum Output - XLR

(0dBFS signal)

Maximum Output - RCA

(0dBFS signal)

*Dynamic Range 102dB (10Hz-30kHz)

Digital Audio Output

Connectors

10Hz to 20kHz, +0.1dB to -0.5dB

0.003% at 1kHz, 0dBFS (10Hz-30kHz), RCA

24-bit/192kHz PCM multibit

44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96kHz (16 to 24 bits)

<0.005%

4V (“Fixed” volume mode) 14V (“Variable” volume mode)

2V (“Fixed” volume mode) 7V (“Variable” volume mode)

One AES/EBU on XLR One S/PDIF coaxial on RCA One EIAJ optical One HDMI multi-pin

ΣΔ

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Analog Audio Output

Connectors

(All digital audio outputs conform to IEC-958 and S/PDIF standards.)

One balanced stereo pair on XLR One single-ended stereo pair on RCA Six single-ended multichannel on RCA

* Note: These measurements use a 10Hz-30kHz bandwidth filter.

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Video Section

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HDMI Video Resolution

Impedance

Composite Output Level 1.0V p-p

S-Video Output Levels Y (Luma) = 1.0V p-p (700mV p-p video),

Bandwidth >4.2 MHz, +/-0.1dB (NTSC)

Differential Gain <0.5% (NTSC)

Differential Phase <2.0° (NTSC)

K Factor <0.6% (NTSC)

Signal to Noise Ratio

Composite Sync

1080i, 720p, 480/576i, 480/576p

Composite and S-Video (NTSC/PAL)

75Ω

C (Chroma) = 300mV p-p

>5.0 MHz, +/-0.1dB (PAL)

<1.4% (PAL)

<2.5° (PAL)

<0.4% (PAL)

>60dB

Embedded

Component Video (YPbPr [Sync on Y] or SCART [RGB + Sync] SD)

Impedance

Y Output Levels 1.0V p-p with 75Ω load (700mV p-p video)

Pb, Pr Output Levels +/-350mV with 75Ω load (700mV p-p)

RGB Output Levels 1.0V p-p with 75Ω load (700mV p-p video)

Y Bandwidth >6.0 MHz, +/-0.1dB (Interlaced)

Pb, Pr Bandwidth >4.0 MHz, +/-0.1dB (Interlaced)

RGB Bandwidth >6.0 MHz, +/-0.1dB (Interlaced)

Stopband >-55dB @ 216 MHz

Clamping Back porch clamped to 0V, DC-coupled output

Sync Sync on Y

Video Output

Connectors

75Ω

>12.0 MHz, +/-0.1dB (Progressive Scan)

>8.0 MHz, +/-0.1dB (Progressive Scan)

One Composite on RCA One S-Video

One Component (Y/G, Pb/B, Pr/R and Sc) on four 75Ω BNC Two SCART trigger outputs (AV and RGB) on mini jacks One HDMI multi-pin One Composite monitor output on RCA

Nº51 Media Player Appendix

Other

IR Input

Trigger Input

Power Requirements 100/120/220/230/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption

Operating Temperature

Overall Dimensions Width: 17.75 inches (450.85mm)

Wei g ht Weight: 46.5 lb. (21.09kg)

Rack Mounting Refer to the rack mount instructions (INSTR, RACK MNT, ML, 3U) included in the

12V

90 Watts

°C to 35°C

Height: 5.864 inches (148.95mm) Depth: 19.20 inches (487.68mm)

optional rack mounting kit.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Appendix Mark Levinson

Declaration of Conformity

Application of Council Directive(s):

89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended.

Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared:

• EN 55013: 2001 • EN 61000-3-2: 2000

• EN 55020: 2002 • EN 61000 - 3- 3: 1995 + A1: 2001

• EN 55022: 1994 + A1: 1995 + A2: 1997 • EN 60065: 1998

• EN 60825 - 1: 1994 + A1: 2002 + A2: 2001

Manufacturer:

Harman Specialty Group 3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-1413 USA The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive(s) and Standard(s) specified above.

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Type of Equipment:

media player

Model(s):

Mark Levinson Nº51

Date:

August 2005

Harman Specialty Group Vice President of Engineering 3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-1413 USA Telephone: 781-280-0300 Fax: 781-280-0490 www.harmanspecialtygroup.com

Mark Levinson N 51 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Section: 1 Getting Started

Section: 2 Basic Operation

Section: 3 Setup Menu

Section: 4 Playback Controls

Appendix

Getting Started

About the No51 Media Player

Configurations

Installation Considerations

Power Requirements

Disc Compatibility

Discs to Avoid

Disc Care and Handling

Basic Operation

Front-Panel Overview

Front-Panel Display

Rear-Panel Overview

Remote Control

Remote Control Functions

Setup Menu

Setup Menu

Audio Setup

Video Setup

Disc Parameters

General Parameters

Playback Controls

Navigating Disc Menus

Selecting Disc Settings

Playback Modes

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Restoring Factory-default Settings

Care & Maintenance

Appendix

Specifications

Declaration of Conformity