Onkyo DR-90 User Manual

DVD Receiver

Contents

Before Using Your DVD Receiver 2

DR-90

Instruction Manual

Getting Started

Basic Operation

Advanced DVD/ Audio CD Operation

THIS DVD RECEIVER IS MANUFACTURED FOR PLAYBACK OF REGION 2 (EUROPE) ENCODED DVD SOFTWARE. USE OF SOFTWARE NOT INTENDED FOR REGION 2 PLAYBACK MAY RESULT IN UNDESIRABLE PLAYER PERFORMANCE.

Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO DVD Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on the power. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new DVD Receiver. Please retain this manual for future reference.

Additional Operation

Others

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

Important Safeguards

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

OUVRIR

NE PAS

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is oper ated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future ref erence.

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

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

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water

- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A. An appliance and cart combination should

be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive f orce, and unev en surfaces ma y cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. V entilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that ma y bloc k the ventilation openings; or if placed in a builtin installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the v entilation openings, there should be free space of at least 20 cm (8 in.) and an opening behind the appliance.

9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stov es, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11. P olarization - If the appliance is provided with a polarized plug ha ving one blade wider than the other, please read the following information:

The polarization of the plug is a safety feature. The polarized plug will only fit the outlet one wa y. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, try reversing it. If there is still trouble , the user should seek the services of a qualified electrician. Under no circumstances should the user attempt to defeat the polarization of the plug.

12. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, especially near plugs, conv enience receptacles, and the point where they e xit from the appliance.

13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

14. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

15. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

16. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

17. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

19. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting str ucture, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antennadischarge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Precautions

This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” So, to use this model properly, read this Instruction Manual carefully . In case of any trouble, please contact the store where you purchased the unit. To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

DANGER:

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

CAUTION:

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

“CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”

This label on the rear panel states that:

1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and employs a laser inside the cabinet.

2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

For British model

Replacement and mounting of an A C plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the f ollowing code:

Blue : Neutral

Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue m ust be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT

A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUIT ABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A D ANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.

If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

Declaration of Conformity

We,

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING, GERMANY

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2, -3-3 and EN60065

GERMERING, GERMANY

K.OTSU

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Precautions

1. Warranty Claim

You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please report this number.

2. Recording Copyright

Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder.

3. AC Fuse

The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service center.

4. Power

WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

The voltage of the available po wer supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel.

Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform to local power supplies. Be sure to set this s witch to match the v oltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit.

5. Do not touch this unit with wet hands

Do not handle this unit or power cord when your hands are wet or damp. If w ater or any other liquid enters the case, take this unit to an authorized service center for inspection.

• The top and rear panels of the DVD Receiver may become warm

after a long period of use. This is not a malfunction.

• When the DVD Receiver is not in use, be sure to remove the disc and turn off the power.

• If you do not use the DVD Receiver for a long period, the unit may not function properly in the future. Turn on and use the D VD Receiver occasionally.

9. To Obtain a Clear Picture

The DVD Receiver is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the picture quality becomes poor. To obtain a clear picture, we recommend regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment. For details, contact your nearest dealer.

10. Notes on Moisture Condensation

Moisture condensation damages the DVD Receiver. Please read the following carefully.

Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the DVD Receiver.

6. Location of this unit

• Place this unit in a well-ventilated location. Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation on all sides of this unit especially when it is placed in an audio rack. If ventilation is blocked, this unit may overheat and malfunction.

• Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heating units as this unit's internal temperature may rise and shorten the life of the pickup.

• Avoid damp and dusty places and places directly affected by vibr ations from the speakers. In particular, avoid placing the unit on or above one of the speakers.

• Be sure this unit is placed in a horizontal position. Never place it on its side or on a slanted surface as it may malfunction.

• When you place this DVD Receiver near a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound ma y be distorted. In this case, place the DVD Receiver away from the TV, radio, or VCR.

7. Care

From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry , and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

8. Notes on Handling

• When shipping the DVD Receiver, use the original shipping carton and packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

• Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the DVD Receiver. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the DVD Receiver for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish.

• Moisture condensation occurs in the following cases.

- When you bring the DVD Receiver directly from a cold place to a warm place.

- When you use the DVD Receiver in a room where you just turned on the heater, or a place where the cold wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit.

- In summer, when you use the DVD Receiver in a hot and humid place just after you move the unit from an air conditioned room.

- When you use the DVD Receiver in a humid place.

• Do not use the DVD Receiver when moisture condensation may occur . If you use the DVD Receiver in such a situation, it may damage discs

and internal parts. Remove the disc, connect the power cord of the DVD Receiver to the wall outlet, tur n on the DVD Receiver, and lea ve it for two or three hours. After a few hours, the DVD Receiver will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Keep the DVD Receiver connected to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will seldom occur.

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards/Precautions/Table of Contents......................................................... 2–5

Getting Started

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

Supplied Accessories..............................................................................................................7

Preparing the Remote Controller ............................................................................................8

Notes on Discs ........................................................................................................................9

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

Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment .................................................................................11

Connecting Speakers............................................................................................................12

Positioning Speakers............................................................................................................. 13

Making Aerial Connections ...................................................................................................14

Connecting to AC OUTLET on the Rear Panel ..................................................................... 16

Connecting the Power/Turning on the DVD Receiver............................................................17

Speaker Setup ......................................................................................................................18

Basic Operation

Playing DVD Videos/Audio CDs ............................................................................................20

Listening to the Radio ...........................................................................................................26

Playing the Connected Source.............................................................................................. 28

Various Functions Common to all the Sources .....................................................................29

Enjoying the Sound Effects ...................................................................................................30

Advanced DVD/Audio CD Operation

Playing Repeatedly ............................................................................................................... 33

Playing in a Favorite Order.................................................................................................... 34

Playing in Random Order......................................................................................................35

Zooming a Picture .................................................................................................................36

Selecting the Camera Angle .................................................................................................37

Selecting Subtitles Included on the DVD............................................................................... 38

Selecting Audio Language/Sound Included on the Disc ....................................................... 39

Changing the Sound Signal Conversion Method .................................................................. 40

Using Information on the On-Screen Display and the DVD Receiver’s Display ....................42

Customizing the Function Settings ....................................................................................... 44

Table of Languages ............................................................................................................... 57

Additional Operation

Recording Using the Connected Equipment .........................................................................58

Customizing the Remote Controller to Your TV ..................................................................... 60

Others

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 61

Specifications ........................................................................................................................63

Index to Parts and Controls...................................................................................................64

Getting Started

Features

A/V Digital Receiver Features

All channels 55 watts per channel min. RMS. into 6 ohms two channel driven, 1,000 Hz with no more than 0.2 % total harmonic distortion. (FTC)

All channels 50 watts per channel min. RMS. into 6 ohms two channel driven, 1,000 Hz (DIN)

DTS®*, Dolby®** Digital & Dolby Pro Logic™ Decoders

Cinema Re-EQ™*** Circuitry 8 DSP Listening Modes (DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby

Pro Logic, Orchestra, Unplugged, Studio Mix, TV Logic, 5-CH Stereo)

Full Bandwidth Power to 5 Main Channels High-Current, Low-Impedance 6-Ohm Drive Oversized Isolated Transformer High-Quality, Aluminum-Extruded Heat Sink Advanced Delta/Sigma DACs and ADCs Late Night Mode Bass & Treble Rotary Tone Controls

DVD/Audio CD Player Features

Digital Audio Output for MD or CD Recording High Resolution On-screen Display 10-Bit Video D/A Conversion Video Black Level Control MPEG-2 Decoder 3-Mode “Zoom-In” Function 4-Mode Search (title, DVD chapter, CD track, time) Last Memory Play Programmed Memory Playback 3-Mode Random Memory Playback (title, chapter,

track) 6-Mode Repeat (title, chapter, track, all tracks,

memory, A-B section) Slow Motion DVD Playback (1/2, 1/4, or 1/8 normal

speed) Fast Forward/Reverse (2x, 8x, 30x normal speed) Multi Aspect Ratio (16:9 and 4:3) Multi Camera Angle 8-Language Soundtrack Capability 32 Subtitle Languages Parental Viewing Control

Large Fluorescent Display with 2-Mode Display Dimmer (normal, dim)

2 Digital Inputs (1 coaxial, 1 optical) S-Video Input and 2 Outputs Dedicated Line-Level Subwoofer Pre Out Dedicated Line-Level Center Channel Pre Out 2 A/V and 2 Audio Inputs Full Input/Output Cassette and Video Tape Loops

For Easy Dubbing Headphone Jack (standard size) 1 Switched AC Convenience Outlet Battery-Free Memory Backup Sleep Timer (remote) Audio Muting (remote) Brushed Aluminum Front Panel Programmable Remote Control (with 2 AA batteries

supplied)

High Fidelity FM/AM Tuner Features

30 FM/AM Random Presets FM Auto Scan Tuning RDS with Program Service FM Indoor Aerial Supplied AM Loop Aerial Supplied

* Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US

Pat. No.5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending, “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.® 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights reserved.

** Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

***Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of Lucasfilm

Ltd. Manufactured under license of Lucasfilm Ltd..

Memory Preservation

This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A built-in memory power back-up system preserves the contents of memory during power failures and even when the POWER switch is set to OFF. The POWER switch must be set to ON in order to charge the back-up system. The memory preservation period after the unit has been turned off varies depending on climate and placement of the unit. On average, memory contents are protected over a period of a few weeks after the time the unit has been turned off. This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a very humid climate.

Supplied Accessories

Make sure your box contains everything listed below. If any pieces are missing, contact your nearest ONKYO dealer. The number of accessories is indicated in brackets.

Getting Started

Remote controller (RC-399M) [1]

Batteries (size AA/UM-3) [2]

FM aerial [1] AM loop aerial [1]

SCART cable [1]

Preparing the Remote Controller

DVD RECEIVER

LEVEL SETUP

DVD RECEIVER

LEVEL SETUP

SENDING/ LEARNED

DVD RECEIVER

LEVEL SETUP

TITLE MENU

SURROUND

MODE

DIMMER

SLEEP

DISPLAY

STANDBY

POWER

Inserting the Batteries

1 Detach the battery cover. 2 Insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries.

Be sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the battery compartment.

3 Attach the battery cover.

Notes

• When the batteries are getting weak, the SENDING/LEARNED indicator on the

SENDING/ LEARNED indicator

remote controller starts flashing. In this case, replace the batteries with new ones. For the other functions of this indicator, see “Pointing the remote controller in the right direction” on the right, and page 60.

• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of batteries.

• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if

SENDING/ LEARNED

TITLE MENU

RETURN SETUP

POWER

STANDBY

ENTER

DVD RECEIVER

SLEEP

LEVEL SETUP

DIMMER

SURROUND

INPUT SELECTOR DVD TV

VIDEO 1

the remote controller is not to be used for a long time.

• Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from corrosion. If the remote controller does not operate smoothly, replace both the batteries at the same time.

• The life of the batteries supplied is about six months but this will vary depending on usage.

Set the switch to LEVEL SETUP when adjusting each speaker’s relative volume balance. See pages 19 and 32.

Set the switch to TV when you wish to control your TV. Before you start using this function, you need to copy the signal patterns of the TV’s remote control buttons to the DVD Receiver’s remote controller. See page 60.

Pointing the remote controller in the right direction

DISPLAY

MODE

TAPE

Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor.

STANDBY indicator (as remote control reception indicator)

The STANDBY indicator lights up when the DVD Receiver receives a signal from the remote controller. For the other functions of this indicator, see page 17.

This indicator is lit while any button on the remote controller is pressed.

SENDING/ LEARNED indicator

Remote control sensor

STANDBY/ ON

STANDBY

Using the Remote Controller

Setting the DVD RECEIVER/LEVEL SETUP/ TV switch to the right position

Some buttons on the remote controller have two functions. The DVD RECEIVER/LEVEL SETUP/TV switch changes these functions as follows.

POWER

STANDBY

ENTER

231

LEVEL

564

PAUSE FF

PLAYDOWN

STOP SLOW

DVD RECEIVER

SLEEP

SETUP

LEVEL SETUP

DIMMER

SURROUND

INPUT SELECTOR DVD TV

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

AUDIO

ANGLE ZOOM

CLEAR

POWER

CHANNEL

TUNER

PRESET

DISPLAY

MODE

TAPE

TUNER

SUBTITLE

OPEN/ CLOSE

MUTING

TV/ VCR

VOLUME

DVD RECEIVER/LEVEL SETUP/TV switch

LEVEL SETUP

DVD RECEIVER

Normally set the switch to DVD RECEIVER. Most of the operations can be used when the switch is set to this position.

SENDING/ LEARNED

TITLE MENU

RETURN

CH SEL

TEST TONE

+10

RANDOM

REPEAT A-B MEMORY

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-399M

30˚

About 5 m

Notes

• Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation of the remote controller.

• Using another remote controller of the same type in the same room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays may cause operational interference.

• Do not put any object such as a book on the remote controller. The buttons of the remote controller may be pressed by mistake and drain the batteries.

• Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass. Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote controller operation.

• If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.

Notes on Discs

This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs.

On Handling Discs

• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

Playback side

• Do not attach paper or tape to discs.

On Cleaning Discs

• Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.

• If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth.

• Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.

On Storing Discs

• Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources.

• Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.

• Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping.

Playable Discs

This DVD Receiver can play back the following discs.

Disc mark

DVD

videos

Audio

CDs

• You cannot play back discs other than those listed above.

• You cannot play discs such as CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, etc., even if the marks in the above table are labeled on those discs.

• This DVD Receiver uses the PAL/NTSC color system, and cannot play back DVD videos recorded in any other color system (SECAM, etc.).

• Avoid using heart-shaped or octagonal discs. Playing irregularly shaped discs may damage the internal mechanism of the DVD Receiver.

• Do not use discs on which adhesive from adhesive tape or a disc label (if it is a rental disc) remains. Otherwise, you may not be able to eject the discs or the DVD Receiver may become inoperative.

Contents Disc size

Audio

Video

(moving

pictures)

Audio

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm (CD

single)

Maximum

playback time

Approx. 4 hours

(single sided disc)

Approx. 8 hours

(double sided disc)

Approx. 80 minutes (single sided disc)

Approx. 160 minutes

(double sided disc)

Approx. 74 minutes

Approx. 20 minutes

Getting Started

About This Instruction Manual

This instruction manual explains the basic procedures for operating of this DVD Receiver. Some DVD videos are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the DVD Receiver may not respond to all operating commands. Refer to instruction notes on discs. A “

” mark may appear on the TV screen during operation. The “ the DVD Receiver or the disc.

” mark means that the operation is not permitted by

Note on Region Numbers

The region number of this DVD Receiver is 2. If region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are printed on your DVD video and you do not find will not be allowed by the DVD Receiver. (In this case, the DVD Receiver displays a message.)

or , disc playback

Note on Copyright

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. DVD videos are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Connecting to a TV

Before connecting

• Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV.

• When you connect the DVD Receiver to the TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both the units from the mains before making any connections.

• Connect the DVD Receiver to the TV directly. If you connect the DVD Receiver to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as DVD videos are copy protected.

• Connect the plugs securely.

• Note that one SCART cable is supplied.

Incomplete

Insert completely

Connecting to a TV Using the SCART Cable

Connect the DVD Receiver and your TV using the supplied SCART cable.

If the TV is compatible with S video signals

Set “Video Out Select” to “S Video” using the menu explained in “Customizing the Function Settings” starting from page 44 after completing steps on page

17. See page 49 for direct information.

If the RGB monitor is connected to the DVD Receiver

Set “Video Out Select” to “RGB” using the menu explained in “Customizing the Function Settings” starting from page 44 after completing steps on page

17. See page 49 for direct information.

ANTENNA

FM 75

SURROUND

CENTER

SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS

PRE OUT

(Red)

CENTER

Stereo audio connection cable

Connect the SCART cable directly to the TV. No sound is reproduced if you connect it to the VCR connected to the TV.

(White)

SUBWOOFER

(

REC OUT

TAPE / MD

(

PLAY

TV I N

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

S VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

)

OUT

VIDEO

)

MONITOR OUT

OUT

I N

VIDEO

DIGITAL OUTPUT

AC CONNECTOR

: Signal flow

To audio outputs

R (Red)

L (White)

To SCART input

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL VIDEO 1

OPTICAL

Do not connect the mains lead at this time.

COAXIAL VIDEO 2

TV / Monitor

Connecting to a TV Using the Audio/Video Connection Cab le

If the TV or monitor is equipped with an S video input, make the S video connection in addition to the normal video connection. (The S video connection will provide higher quality picture playback.) In this case, set “Video Out Select” to “S Video” using the menu explained in “Customizing the Function Settings” starting from page 44 after completing steps on page

17. See page 49 for direct information.

If the RGB monitor is connected to the DVD Receiver

Set “Video Out Select” to “RGB” using the menu explained in “Customizing the Function Settings” starting from page 44 after completing steps on page 17. See page 49 for direct information.

(Red)

(White)

: Signal flow

Both the S video and video connections are necessary, otherwise the picture from equipment to be connected on the next page may not be output to the TV.

S video connection cable

Video connection cable

Stereo audio connection cable

To S video input To video input

(Yellow)

To audio outputs

TV / Monitor

L (White) R (Red)

If there is no center speaker and your TV has audio inputs, you may be able to use your TV’s speaker(s) as the center speaker(s). If you connect the TV to this jack, you need to set up the TV speaker(s) as the center speaker(s) following steps in “Speaker Setup” on page 18.

Caution

You may need to maximize the volume of the TV speaker(s) when you carry out steps in “Speaker Setup.” source input and using the TV speaker(s) as a normal TV speaker(s).

Be sure to turn down the volume of the TV speaker(s) before changing the TV

Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment

Before connecting

• Refer also to the instruction manual of each component to be connected.

• When you connect the DVD Receiver to audio/video equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all the units from the mains before making any connections.

• About the VIDEO 1 jacks/connectors

The video input and output connections are also necessary even if you make the S video input and output connections.

• Connect the plugs securely. Incomplete

Insert completely

Getting Started

To audio output (play)

Stereo audio connection cable

ANTENNA

SURROUND

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER

MD Recorder/DAT/

Stereo cassette tape deck

(Red)

FRONT SPEAKERS

(White)

PRE OUT

CENTER

(Red)

(White)

To audio inputs (rec)

This connection is only for equipment with a digital optical audio input. Digital recording is not always possible; therefore, also connect to the analog TAPE/ MD OUT (REC) jacks (see page 58 for recording sound).

(White)

S VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

(

REC OUT

TAPE / MD

(

PLAY

TV I N

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

MONITOR OUT

)

OUT

VIDEO

)

MONITOR OUT

OUT

I N

VIDEO

To digital optical audio input

Optical fiber cable

DIGITAL OUTPUT

AC CONNECTOR

OPTICAL

: Signal flow

Remove the protective caps before making connections. When not in use, be sure to replace them.

Do not connect the mains lead at this time.

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL VIDEO 1

COAXIAL VIDEO 2

(White)

(Red)

Audio/video connection cable

To audio outputs

L (White)

R (Red)

Video Disc Player/

Video Cassette Player

(Yellow)

Audio/video connection cable

To video output

(Yellow)

To digital coaxial audio output

This connection is only for equipment with a digital coaxial audio output.

(White)

(Red)

(Yellow)

To video output

To audio outputs

L (White)

R (Red)

(Yellow)

Coaxial connection cable

(White)

(Yellow)

To video input

To audio inputs

L (White)

(Yellow)

VCR

(Red)

R (Red)

S video connection cable

To S video output

To S video input

The OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN connector is for equipment with a digital audio output such as a satellite tuner which is to be connected to analog VIDEO 1 connectors instead of a VCR. To connect to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 connector, use an optical fiber connection cable. If the equipment doesn’t have recording functions, you may leave the analog VIDEO 1 OUT connectors disconnected.

Connecting Speakers

Before connecting

• Refer also to the instruction manuals of the speakers.

• This DVD Receiver is designed to reproduce optimum sound quality when speakers with the specified impedances below are connected. Please check the following information and choose speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections.

Front speakers: 6 ohms min. per speaker Center speaker: 6 ohms min. Surround Speakers : 6 ohms min. per speaker

• Strip 10 mm from the end of each cord, then twist the exposed wires tightly.

Front speakers

Right ch.

Center speaker

Left ch.

• To prevent damage to circuits, never short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (–) speaker wires.

• Do not connect the speaker cable to the L and R connectors at the same time and do not connect more than one speaker to the same speaker connectors.

R L

Active subwoofer

NO!

NO!NO!

R L

CENTER

SPEAKER

FM 75

SURROUND SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

FRONT SPEAKERS

PRE OUT

CENTER

+–+–+–

S VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

MONITOR OUT

(

)

REC

OUT

(

PLAY

TV I N

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

I N

VIDEO

)

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

TAPE / MD

Press and hold the lever.

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OUT

AC CONNECTOR

Do not connect the mains lead at this time.

Insert the stripped end of the cord.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL VIDEO 1

COAXIAL VIDEO 2

Release the lever to replace it.

1212

+–+–

Right ch. Left ch.

Surround speakers

Positioning Speakers

Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction of Surround sound. The placement of the speakers varies depending on the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room. The illustration below shows an example of a layout for standard speaker placement. Refer to this example when you position the speakers in order to experience the best of Surround sound.

Standard speaker placement

For ideal Surround effects, all speakers should be installed. If a center speaker or subwoofer is not connected, the sound from the unused channel is properly distributed to the connected speakers in order to reproduce the best Surround sound possible.

Front

The left, right, and center speakers should face the seated listener and be placed at ear level. The center speaker reproduces a richer sound image by enhancing the perception of the sound's source and movement.

Surround

Place the left and right Surround speakers 1 meter (3 feet) above the listener's ear level and facing toward the sides of the room, making sure that the listener is within the speakers' dispersion angle. These speakers reproduce the feel of a moving sound while creating the sensation of being in the middle of the action.

Subwoofer

Install a subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier for powerful bass sounds. The placement of the subwoofer does not affect the final quality of the sound image too much, so you can install it wherever it is convenient.

Refer to the speakers’ instruction manual for more details.

Front speaker

Left

Surround

speaker

Left

Sub-

woofer

speaker

TV or Screen

Center

speaker

Listener

Front

speaker

Right

Surround

speaker

Right

Getting Started

1313

Making Aerial Connections

Connecting the Supplied FM and AM Indoor Aerials

ANTENNA

FM 75

SURROUND

CENTER SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS

FM indoor aerial

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

TAPE / MD

AM indoor aerial

DIGITAL OUTPUT

S VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

(

)

REC

OUT

VIDEO

I N

(

)

PLAY

MONITOR

TV I N

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

I N

VIDEO

AC CONNECTOR

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL VIDEO 1

COAXIAL VIDEO 2

OPTICAL

Do not connect the mains lead at this time.

Insert into the hole.

ANTENNA

Adjusting the position of the FM indoor aerial

While listening to an FM program (see page 26), extend the aerial and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received, then secure the aerial with push pins in the position with the least distortion.

Press and hold the lever.

While listening to an AM program (see page 26), set the aerial in the direction and position where you receive the clearest sound. Put it as far away as possible from the unit, TVs, speaker cables, and mains leads.

Insert the end of the cord.

Release the lever to secure the connection.

Adjusting the position of the AM indoor aerial

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Connecting FM Outdoor Aerial

If the FM reception is not very clear with the supplied aerial, connect the outdoor FM outdoor aerial instead of FM indoor aerial.

FM outdoor aerial

Connecting coaxial cable to a 75/300 ohm aerial adapter

3 Remove the transformer wire A

from slit B and insert it into slit C.

Slit B

Wire A

ANTENNA

1 Strip the end of the coaxial cable.

3mm6

15 mm

Getting Started

2 With your fingernail or a small

Connecting 300 ohm ribbon wire to a 75/300

screwdriver, press the stoppers outward and remove the cover.

ohm aerial adapter

Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around these screws. Then tighten the screws with a screwdriver.

Tighten

Loosen

Notes

• Keep the aerial away from noise sources (neon signs, busy roads, etc.).

• It is dangerous to put the aerial close to power lines. Keep it well away from power lines, transformers, etc.

• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is necessary. Follow item 19 of the "Important Safeguards" on page 2 when you install the outdoor aerial.

Slit C

4 Insert the end of the cable. 5 Clamp it in place with pliers.

6 Reinstall the cover.

Directional Iinkage

Do not use the same aerial for both FM and TV (or VCR) reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with each other. If you must use a common FM/TV (or VCR) aerial, use a directional linkage type splitter.

Connecting an AM Outdoor Aerial

The outdoor aerial will be more effective if it is stretched horizontally above a window or outside. Leave the supplied AM indoor aerial connected.

Note

To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is necessary. Follow item 19 of the "Important Safeguards" on page 2 when you install the outdoor aerial.

To DVD Receiver To TV (or VCR)

AM indoor aerial

ANTENNA

FM 75

Directional linkage type splitter

Outdoor aerial

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Connecting to AC OUTLET on the Rear Panel

You can connect the mains lead of another audio/video component to the AC outlet (AC OUTLET) on the rear panel of the DVD Receiver. The power supply to AC OUTLET stops:

• When the main power of the DVD Receiver is switched off (see next page) or

• When the DVD Receiver is in standby mode (see next page). Using this function, you can turn on and turn off the audio/video component connected to AC OUTLET with this DVD

Receiver if you leave the component’s power switch on.

Before connecting

• Make sure that the power supply voltage and frequency of the component to be connected match the power requirements indicated on the label above the AC outlet.

• Make sure that the power consumption of the component to be connected does not exceed the power supply capacity indicated on the label above the AC outlet.

CENTER

SPEAKER

SURROUND SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

FRONT SPEAKERS

PRE OUT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

(

REC OUT

TAPE / MD

(

PLAY

TV I N

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

Another component

Label above the AC outlet

S VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

)

OUT

VIDEO

I N

)

MONITOR OUT

OUT

I N

VIDEO

DIGITAL OUTPUT

AC CONNECTOR

Do not connect the mains lead at this time.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL VIDEO 1

COAXIAL VIDEO 2

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SENDING/ LEARNED

DVD RECEIVER

LEVEL SETUP

TITLE MENU

SURROUND

MODE

DVD TV

ENTER

RETURN

AUDIO

ANGLE ZOOM

CLEAR

TUNER

SETUP

VIDEO 1

TAPE

VIDEO 2

INPUT SELECTOR

OPEN/

DIMMER

SLEEP

DISPLAY

STANDBY

POWER

SUBTITLE

CH SEL

LEVEL

TEST

TONE

231

564

+10

MUTING

RANDOM

REPEAT A-B MEMORY

VOLUME

PRESET

PAUSE FF

PLAYDOWN

STOP SLOW

CHANNEL

TV/ VCR

POWER

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-399M

TUNER

Connecting the Power/Turning on the D VD Receiver

Before connecting

• Make sure that all the connections from pages 10 to 16 are completed (the connection to the TV is required).

• Turning on the DVD Receiver may cause a momentary power surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment such as computers. If this happens, use a wall outlet on a different circuit.

STANDBY indicator (lights up when in standby mode)

Thank you for your purchase of Our DVD-Video Player. Please make a selection for On-Screen Language and your TV shape and press ENTER button on your remote control.

FIRST SETUP

On-Screen Language

TV Shape

ENG

4:3LB

STANDBY/ ON

STANDBY

POWER

OFF

PHONES

SPEAKER

DISPLAY TUNING

SETUP

2 Press the POWER switch to

switch on the main power.

The DVD Receiver enters standby mode. The STANDBY indicator lights up.

Notes

• The buttons on the remote controller don’t operate if the POWER switch is set to OFF.

• To switch off the main power, press the POWER switch again.

To the mains

Getting Started

DOWN UP STOPPAUSE PLAYOPEN/CLOSE

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD

INPUT SELECTOR

PRESET /

MODE ADJ

CH LEVEL

MODE

PRESET

ENTER

MEMORY

F M A MT VTAPE/MD

FM MUTE

MASTER VOLUME

SURROUND

MODE

Re - EQ

LATE NIGHT

TREBLEBASS

1 Connect the mains lead

to the mains.

This switch must be set to DVD RECEIVER.

3 Press STANDBY/ON on the DVD

Receiver or POWER ON on the remote controller.

the On-Screen Language

/ , then press ENTER.

The DVD Receiver turns on. The STANDBY indicator goes off. The first time you turn on the DVD Receiver, the First Setup screen

appears. With the First Setup screen, select and

TV Shape according to the aspect ratio of the TV screen (see

pages 46 and 48).

1 Press 2 Select a language with 3 Press 4 Press

ENTER.

5 Finally press SETUP.

All your selections are set and the First Setup screen disappears.

/ to select “On-Screen Language,” then press ENTER. to select “TV Shape,” then press ENTER.

/ to select the aspect ration of the TV screen, then press

Notes

• To turn off the DVD Receiver, press STANDBY/ON on the DVD Receiver, or POWER STANDBY on the remote controller. The DVD Receiver enters standby mode. Be sure to set the volume to minimum before turning off the DVD Receiver.

• You can change the above settings later with “Customizing the Function Settings” on page 44.

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Speaker Setup

ENTER

DISPLAY TUNING

SPEAKER

SETUP

CH LEVEL

ENTER

PHONES

OFF

STANDBY/ ON

MODE

FM MUTE

PRESET MEMORY

DOWN UP STOPPAUSE PLAYOPEN/CLOSE

TREBLEBASS

PRESET / MODE ADJ

MASTER VOLUME

POWER

Re - EQ

SURROUND

MODE

LATE NIGHT

INPUT SELECTOR

STANDBY

F M A MT VTAPE/MD

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD

2-8

3-9

Before operating your stereo system, you need to set up the speaker configuration and the distance from the listening position to each speaker.

Note

It is not necessary to set the parameters again once you have completed the setup (with one exception*) unless you change the speaker configuration.

* See “To Listen to a High-Frequency/High-Quantization Format

Source in its Original Sound Quality – 96k Sound” on page 40.

SPEAKER

SETUP

PRESET /

MODE ADJ

ENTER

PRESET /

MODE ADJ

ENTER

PRESET /

MODE ADJ

MODE

Press SPEAKER SETUP to display the subwoofer configuration.

The subwoofer configuration appears in the DVD Receiver's display.

Press MODE ADJ / to select either “YES” (when a subwoofer is connected) or “NO” (when no subwoofer is connected).

If you select “NO,” the configuration of the front speakers is automatically set to “LARGE.” In this case, skip the next step and go to step 4.

Press ENTER, then press MODE ADJ / to select either “LARGE” (when large–wideband– front speakers are connected) or “SMALL” (when small–with limited bass signal handling–front speakers are connected).

Press ENTER, then press MODE ADJ / to select either “LARGE” (when a large center speaker is connected), “SMALL” (when a small center speaker is connected), or “NONE” (when no center speaker is connected).

PRESET /

MODE ADJ

PRESET /

MODE ADJ

Press ENTER, then press MODE ADJ / to select either “LARGE” (when large surround speakers are connected), “SMALL” (when small surround speakers are connected), or “NONE” (when no surround speakers are connected).

Note

If the front speaker configuration is set to “SMALL” in step 3, “LARGE” will not appear in this step.

Press ENTER, then press MODE ADJ / repeatedly to enter the distance between your listening position and one of the front speakers.

• Set the value closest to the actual distance. The distance from the listening position to one of the front speakers must be the same as the distance to the other speaker.

• To increase the value, press MODE ADJ

• To decrease the value, press MODE ADJ

• You can select a distance between 1 and 9 m.

Note

If the front speaker configuration is set to “SMALL” in step 3, “LARGE” will not appear in this step.

DVD RECEIVER

LEVEL SETUP

2,4

DVD RECEIVER

LEVEL SETUP

POWER

STANDBY

ENTER

231

LEVEL

564

PAUSE FF

PLAYDOWN

STOP SLOW

DVD RECEIVER

SLEEP

SETUP

LEVEL SETUP

DIMMER

SURROUND

INPUT SELECTOR DVD TV

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

AUDIO

ANGLE ZOOM

CLEAR

POWER

CHANNEL

TUNER

PRESET

DISPLAY

MODE

TAPE

TUNER

SUBTITLE

OPEN/ CLOSE

MUTING

TV/ VCR

VOLUME

Getting Started

SENDING/ LEARNED

TITLE MENU

RETURN

CH SEL

TEST TONE

+10

RANDOM

REPEAT A-B MEMORY

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-399M

ENTER

PRESET /

MODE ADJ

ENTER

PRESET /

MODE ADJ

Press ENTER, then press MODE ADJ / repeatedly to enter the distance between your listening position and the center speaker.

You cannot enter the following distances:

• Distances larger than the distance set for the front speakers.

• Distances smaller than the distance obtained by subtracting “1.5 m” from the distance entered for the front speakers.

Note

If the center speaker configuration is set to “NONE” in step 4, this step will be skipped.

Press ENTER, then press MODE ADJ / repeatedly to enter the distance between your listening position and one of the surround speakers.

Adjusting Each Speaker's Relative Volume Balance – Test Tone

If headphones are connected, remove the headphones.

TEST

TONE

Slide the DVD RECEIVER/LEVEL SETUP/TV switch to LEVEL SETUP.

Press TEST TONE.

Each speaker emits the test tone (pink noise) in the following order:

LEFT → CENTER (Front left ch.) (Center ch.)

↑↓

SUBWFR RIGHT (Subwoofer) (Front right ch.)

↑↓

L-SUR. ← R-SUR. (Surround left ch.) (Surround right ch.)

ENTER

• The distance from the listening position to one of the surround speakers must be the same as the distance to the other speaker.

• You cannot enter the following distances: – Distances larger than the distance set

for the front speakers.

– Distances smaller than the distance

obtained by subtracting “4.5 m” from the distance entered for the front speakers.

Note

If the surround speaker configuration is set to “NONE” in step 5 this step will be skipped.

Press ENTER.

The normal display appears.

CH SEL

LEVEL

TEST

TONE

Note

The speaker whose configuration is set to “NO” or “NONE” will be skipped.

Press CH SEL repeatedly to select the speaker, then press LEVEL / to raise or lower the volume level until you have an equal volume balance with the other speakers at your listening position.

The volume level can be adjusted between –12dB and +12dB.

When you have completed the adjustment, press TEST TONE.

Note

Set the DVD RECEIVER/LEVEL SETUP/TV switch to DVD RECEIVER for normal use of the remote controller.

Basic Operation

Playing D VD V ideos/Audio CDs

This section shows you the basics on how to play discs.

Before playing

• DVD Videos and audio CDs can be played with the DVD Receiver (see “Playable Discs” on page 9). Do not play anything else.

• When playing D VD videos, turn on the TV and set the TV to the DVD Receiver’s input.

About the

DVD

means “The function or title is related to DVD operation.”

means “The function or title is related to audio CD operation.”

Basic Playback

1 Press OPEN/CLOSE.

The disc tray opens. If the DVD Receiver is in standby mode when the button is pressed, it turns on and the disc tray opens.

and

marks in the pages related to DVD video/audio CD operation

Note

If the DVD Receiver is in standby mode, or the input source is other than DVD, when you press OPEN/CLOSE, it takes several seconds until the disc tray opens.

2 Place the disc on

the disc tray.

Put the disc in the tray with the label side facing up. There are two different disc sizes. Place the disc in the correct guide on the disc tray.

STANDBY/ ON

STANDBY

POWER

OFF

PHONES

DISPLAY TUNING

3 Press PLAY.

The disc tray closes and playback starts. If you press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray after step 2, playback may automatically start depending on the disc.

One of the indicators which indicate the digital sound format of the playing source lights.

Note

When MPEG2 is reproduced, the PCM DIGITAL indicator lights (no sound is output from the subwoofer).

PCM DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL DTS

SPEAKER

SETUP

MODE

CH LEVEL

PRESET /

MODE ADJ

DOWN UP STOPPAUSE PLAYOPEN/CLOSE

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 D VD

INPUT SELECTOR

ENTER

DVD

PRESET

FM MUTE

MEMORY

If a title menu appears on the TV screen

Re - EQ

F M A MT VTAPE/MD

SURROUND

MODE

LATE NIGHT

MASTER VOLUME

The DVD video has a title menu. Follow steps 2 and 3 in "Locating a title using the title menu" on page 23.

DVD

If a sound selection menu appears on the TV screen

See "Enjoying the Sound Effects" on page 30 for details of the sound systems. Select the appropriate sound using / /

/ , then press ENTER (see the illustration of the remote controller on the opposite page). For example, if you need to select either "DTS” or “Stereo,” select “DTS” since the DVD Receiver is able to reproduce DTS (Digital Theater System) Surround sound.

If the sound is not reproduced from the beginning of the disc

See the first note on the right corner of the opposite page.

TREBLEBASS

The type of the inserted disc lights For the other information that appears in the display, see pages 42 and 43.

CAUTION

Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury.

SENDING/ LEARNED

DVD RECEIVER

LEVEL SETUP

TITLE MENU

SURROUND

MODE

DVD TV

ENTER

RETURN

AUDIO

ANGLE ZOOM

CLEAR

TUNER

SETUP

VIDEO 1

TAPE

VIDEO 2

INPUT SELECTOR

OPEN/

DIMMER

SLEEP

DISPLAY

STANDBY

POWER

SUBTITLE

CH SEL

LEVEL

TEST

TONE

231

564

+10

MUTING

RANDOM

REPEAT A-B MEMORY

VOLUME

PRESET

PAUSE FF

PLAYDOWN

STOP SLOW

CHANNEL

TV/ VCR

POWER

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RC-399M

TUNER

DVD

If the screen on the right appears – Screen Saver

If you pause a picture for a long while, the screen saver operates. (You can set this function to Off. See page 53.) To resume normal display, press PLAY.

DVD

To play NTSC discs (Multisystem TV is needed)

Set “PAL/Auto” to “Auto” using the menu explained in “Customizing the Function Settings” starting from page 44. See page 49 for direct information.

To remove the disc

DVD

Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

Remove the disc after the disc tray opens completely. After removing the disc, be sure to press the button again to close the tray.

To pause playback (still mode)

DVD

Press PAUSE during playback.

To start playback, press PLAY.

DVD

To play frame by frame

Press the button repeatedly during pause. Each time you press the button the picture advances one frame. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Note

The sound is muted during still mode and frame by frame playback.

DVD

Tip to obtain a higher quality picture

Occasionally, some picture noise not usually visible during a normal broadcast may appear on the TV screen while playing a DVD video because the high resolution pictures on these discs include a lot of information. While the amount of noise depends on the TV you use, you should generally adjust the TV to reduce sharpness when viewing DVD videos.

This switch must be set to DVD RECEIVER.

DVD

Basic Operation

DVD

To stop playback

Press STOP.

When you press PLAY to restart playback, playback starts from the location where you stopped playback because the location index is stored in memory.

Note

The location where playback resumes may vary depending on the disc or the stopped scene.

Resuming playback from the beginning

Press STOP again after stopping playback to clear the location index memory, then press PLAY to start playback.

DVD

Note

The location index memory will also be cleared when:

Playback starts from the beginning of the current title. To start playback from the beginning of the DVD video, open and close the disc tray (press OPEN/CLOSE twice) then press PLAY to start playback.

Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.

• The power cord is unplugged,

• The DVD Receiver has entered standby mode,

• The disc tray is opened, and

• The parental lock setting is changed (see page 54) or a disc menu language is selected (see page 46).

Notes

• When you start playing a CD, the sound may not be reproduced briefly while the DVD Receiver recognizes the sound system (DTS Surround or PCM). If this happens, stop playback by pressing STOP twice, then press PLAY to restart playback. The sound will be reproduced from the beginning of the disc.

• Do not move the DVD Receiver during playback. Doing so may damage the disc.

• Use OPEN/CLOSE on the remote controller or DVD Receiver to open and close the disc tray. Do not touch the disc tray while it is moving. Doing so may cause the DVD Receiver to malfunction.

• Do not press down on the disc tray or put any objects other than playable discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the DVD Receiver to malfunction.

• In many instances, a menu screen appears when playback of a movie is complete. Prolonged display of an on-screen menu may damage your television set, permanently etching that image onto its screen. To avoid this, be sure to press STOP once the movie is complete.

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