Onkyo DV-SP303E, DV-SP303 User Manual

DVD Player

DV-SP303 DV-SP303E

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DV-SP303/ DV-SP303E DVD Player. Read this manual carefully before using your new DVD Player. A good understanding of its features and operation will allow you to achieve optimum performance and enjoyment.

Keep this manual for future reference.

Contents

Overview ..............................................

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Connections ......................................

17

Getting Started and Setting up ........	23
Basic Playback ..................................	24

Playback Techniques ........................

28

Detailed Settings ...............................

38

Miscellaneous Information ...............

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PORTABLE CART WARNING

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS 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.

CAUTION		AVIS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK		RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
DO NOT OPEN		NE PAS OUVRIR

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.

Important Safety Instructions

1.Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2.Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

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.Cleaning—Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

6.Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture—Do not use the appliance near water –for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8.Accessories—Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and

cart combination to overturn. S3125A

10.Ventilation—Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack

unless proper ventilation is provided. There should be free space of at least 5 cm (2 in.) and an opening behind the appliance.

11.Power Sources—The appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.

12.Grounding or Polarization—The appliance may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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

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

15.Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16.Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

17.Servicing—Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

18.Damage Requiring Service—Unplug the appliance form the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

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Important Safety Instructions—Continued

A.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

B.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the appliance,

C.If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water,

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

E.If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

F.When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

19.Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or

have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

20.Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition.

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

22.Heat—The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

23.Liquid Hazards—The appliance should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases should be placed on the appliance.

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:

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO 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.

The label on the right is applied on the rear panel except for USA and Canadian models.

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 U.S. model

The laser is covered by a housing which prevents exposure during operation or maintenance. However, this product is classified as a Laser Product by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) which is a department of the Food and Drug Administration.

According to their regulations 21 CFR section 1002.30, all manufactures who sell Laser Products must maintain records of written communications between the manufacturer, dealers and customers concerning radiation safety. If you have any complaints about instructions or explanations affecting the use of this product, please feel free to write to the address on the back page of this manual. When you write us, please include the model number and serial number of your unit.

In compliance with Federal Regulations, the certification, identification and the period of manufacture are indicated on the rear panel.

FCC INFORMATION FOR USER

CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

•that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian model

NOTE: This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Modèle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE: Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee: ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

For British models

Replacement and mounting of an AC 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 following 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 must 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

The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the plug.

For European Models

Declaration of Conformity

We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

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

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

I. MORI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

1. Region Numbers

The DVD standard uses region numbers to control how discs can be played around the world, the world being divided into six regions. This unit will only play DVD discs that match its region number, which can be found

on its rear panel (e.g., 1 ).

2. About this Manual

This manual explains how to use all of this unit’s functions. Although the DVD standard offers many special features, not all discs use them all, so depending on the disc being played, this unit may not respond to certain functions. See the disc’s sleeve notes for supported features.

When you attempt to use a DVD feature that is not available, this logo may appear onscreen, indicating that the feature is not supported by the current disc or this unit.

3. Recording Copyright

Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.

4. Power

WARNING

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

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on this unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

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5.Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands

Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.

6.Installing this Unit

•Install this unit in a well-ventilated location. Ensure that there’s adequate ventilation all around

this unit, especially if it’s installed in an audio rack. If the ventilation is inadequate, the unit may overheat, leading to malfunction.

•Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat sources, because its internal temperature may rise, shortening the life of the optical pickup.

•Avoid damp and dusty places, and places subject to vibrations from loudspeakers. Never put the unit on top of, or directly above a loudspeaker.

•Install this unit horizontally. Never use it on its side or on a sloping surface, because it may cause a malfunction.

•If you install this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR, the picture and sound quality may be affected. If this occurs, move this unit away from the TV, radio, or VCR.

7. Care

Occasionally, you should dust this unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Do not use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

8. Handling Notes

•If you need to transport this unit, use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.

•Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect sprays, near this unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case.

•This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm after prolonged use. This is normal.

•When you’ve finished using this unit, remove all discs and turn off the power.

•If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.

9. To Obtain a Clear Picture

This unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the lens on the optical pickup, or the disc drive mechanism becomes dirty or worn, the picture quality may be affected. To maintain the best picture quality, we recommend regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or worn part replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment. Contact your Onkyo dealer for details.

10. Moisture Condensation

Moisture condensation may damage this unit.

Read the following carefully:

When you take a glass containing a cold drink outside on a summer’s day, drops of water, called condensation, form on the outside of the glass. Similarly, moisture may condense on the lens of the optical pickup, one of the most important parts inside this unit.

•Moisture condensation can occur in the following situations:

—The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place.

—A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air conditioner is hitting the unit.

—In the summer, when this unit is moved from an air conditioned room to a hot and humid place.

—The unit is used in a humid place.

•Do not use this unit when there’s the possibility of moisture condensation occurring. Doing so may damage your discs and certain parts inside this unit.

If condensation does occur, remove all discs and leave this unit turned on for two to three hours. By this time, the unit will have warmed up and any condensation will have evaporated. To reduce the risk of condensation, keep this unit connected to a wall outlet.

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Table of Contents

Basic Operation
Overview
Important Safety Instructions..............................	2
Precautions ........................................................	3
Introduction.........................................................	7
Supplied Accessories .....................................	7
Features .........................................................	7
Disc Notes ......................................................	8
Before Using the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E ........	11
Installing the Batteries ..................................	11
Using the Remote Controller ........................	11
Front & Rear Panels .........................................	12
Front Panel ...................................................	12
Display ..........................................................	13
Rear Panel....................................................	14
Remote Controller ........................................	15
Connections
Connecting the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E ...........	17
Before Making Any Connections ..................	17
AV Cables & Connectors ..............................	17
Basic Setup ..................................................	18
Connecting Your TV .....................................	20
Connecting to an AV Receiver .....................	21
Connecting the Power/Turning on
the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E ..........................	22
Getting Started and Setting up
Getting Started .................................................	23
Using the on-screen displays .......................	23
Setting up the player for your TV ..................	23
Setting the language of this player’s
on-screen displays .....................................	24
Basic Playback
Playing discs.................................................	24
Basic playback controls ................................	25
Resume and Last Memory ...........................	26
DVD-Video disc menus ................................	26
Video CD PBC menus ..................................	27

Advanced Operation
Playback Techniques
Playing discs .....................................................	28
Scanning discs ..............................................	28
Playing in slow motion...................................	28
Frame advance/frame reverse ......................	29
Viewing a JPEG slideshow ...........................	29
Browsing video content with the Disc Navigator .....	30
Browsing WMA, MP3, DivX Video and
JPEG files with the Disc Navigator .............	31
Looping a section of a disc............................	32
Using repeat play ..........................................	32
Using random play ........................................	33
Creating a program list..................................	34
Other functions available from the program
menu...........................................................	35
Searching a disc............................................	35
Switching subtitles.........................................	36
Switching audio language/channel................	36
Zooming the screen ......................................	37
Switching camera angles ..............................	37
Displaying disc information ...........................	37
Detailed Settings
Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus...........	38
Audio Settings menu .....................................	38
Dialog ............................................................	38
Equalizer .......................................................	38
Audio DRC ....................................................	38
Virtual Surround ............................................	38
Video Adjust menu ........................................	39
Initial Settings menu..........................................	40
Using the Initial Settings menu......................	40
Digital Audio Out settings..............................	41
Video Out settings.........................................	41
Language settings.........................................	42
Display settings .............................................	42
Optional settings ...........................................	42
Parental Lock ................................................	43
Registering a new password .........................	43
Changing your password ..............................	43
Setting/changing the Parental Lock ..............	43
Setting/changing the Country code ...............	44
Country code list ...........................................	44
About DivX® VOD content ............................	45
Displaying your DivX VOD registration code....	45
Playing DivX® VOD content ..........................	45

	Miscellaneous Information
	Additional information .......................................	46
	Screen sizes and disc formats ......................	46
	Resetting the player ......................................	46
	Setting the TV system ...................................	47
	Titles, chapters and tracks ............................	47
	DVD-Video regions .......................................	47
	Selecting languages using the language code list ...	48
	Language code list ........................................	49
	Glossary............................................................	50
	Troubleshooting ................................................	51
6	Specifications....................................................	54

Introduction

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

RC-616DV

Remote controller & 2 batteries (AA)

AV cable (RCA/phono)

SCART cable (European model only)

Power cord (Not North American models)

(plug type varies from country to country)

Features

Highlights

•Dolby*1 Digital and DTS*2

•DVD-Video / Video CD / Audio CD playback

•CD-R, CD-RW (Video CD, audio CD, MP3/WMA*3/ JPEG/DivX Video)

(North American models do not support DivX Video)

•DVD-R (DVD-Video)

•DVD-RW (DVD-Video, VR format)

Video

•Advanced 54 MHz/10-bit video D/A converter

•Component video output

•S-Video and composite video outputs

•Frame-by-frame playback

•Slow motion playback

•Fast forward and reverse

•Repeat playback

•Random playback

•Supports 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio TVs

•Multiple camera angle support

•Parental Lock function

•Screen Saver function

Audio

•192 kHz/24-bit D/A converter

•Coaxial digital output

•Optical digital output (Asian and Oceanian models only)

Others

•Dynamic Range Control setting

•Full-function remote controller

The letter displayed at the end of the product name found in catalogs and on package represents the color of the DV-SP303/ DV-SP303E DVD player. Though the color varies, the specifications and operations are the same.

*1. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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

*3. Windows Media, and the Win-

dows logo are trademarks, or

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other coun-

tries.

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Disc Notes

Supported Discs

The DV-SP303/DV-SP303E supports the following discs.

Disc	Logo	Format or file type
DVD-Video		See page 47 for
		region information.
DVD-R		DVD-Video
DVD-RW		DVD-Video,
		VR format
Video CD		Including PBC
Audio CD		PCM and DTS
		Video CD, audio CD,
CD-R		MP3, WMA, JPEG
		Video CD, audio CD,
CD-RW		MP3, WMA, JPEG
JPEG CD		JPEG

•Some audio CDs feature copy protection that doesn’t conform to the official CD standard. Since these are nonstandard discs, they may not play properly in the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E.

•The DV-SP303/DV-SP303E supports CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in Video CD format, audio CD format, or ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 format with MP3, WMA, and JPEG files. It also supports DVD-R and DVD-RW discs recorded in DVD-Video format. However, some CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs may not work properly for any of the following reasons: incomplete disc finalization, disc burner characteristics, disc characteristics, the disc is damaged or dirty. See the manual supplied with your disc burner for more information. Condensation or dirt on the optical pickup lens can also affect playback.

•The DV-SP303/DV-SP303E supports 8 cm and 12 cm discs.

•The DV-SP303/DV-SP303E does not support disc types not listed.

•Don’t use discs with an unusual shape, such as those shown below, because you may damage the DV- SP303/DV-SP303E.

•Don’t use discs that have residue from adhesive tape, rental discs with peeling labels, or discs with custommade labels or stickers. Doing so may damage the DV- SP303/DV-SP303E and you may not be able to remove the disc properly.

Discs Made on Personal Computers

Discs made on personal computers, including those of a compatible format, may not work properly in the DV- SP303/DV-SP303E because of incorrect settings in the disc burning software. Check the manuals supplied with your disc burning software for additional compatibility information.

CD-R/RW compatibility

•Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files

*ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this player.

•Multi-session playback: No

•Unfinalized disc playback: No

DVD-R/RW compatibility

•Compatible formats: DVD-Video, Video Recording (VR)*

*Edit points may not play exactly as edited; screen may go momentarily blank at edited points.

•Unfinalized playback: No

•WMA/MP3/JPEG file playback on DVD-R/RW: No

Compressed audio compatibility

•Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA)

•Sampling rates: 32, 44.1 or 48kHz

•Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher recommended)

•VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 playback: No

•VBR WMA playback: No

•WMA lossless encoding compatible: No

•DRM (Digital Rights Management) compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not play in this player—see also DRM in the “Glossary” on page 50)

•File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be used for the player to recognize MP3 and WMA files – do not use for other file types)

•File structure: Up to 299 folders; up to 648 folders and files combined

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About WMA

WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media® Player version 7, 7.1, Windows Media® Player for Windows® XP, or Windows Media® Player 9 Series.

Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

About DivX

DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the DivX® video codec from DivXNetworks, Inc. This player can play DivX video files burned on CD-R/RW/ ROM discs. Keeping the same terminology as DVDVideo, individual DivX video files are called “Titles”. When naming files/titles on a CD-R/RW disc prior to burning, keep in mind that by default they will be played in alphabetical order.

Note:

• North American models do not support DivX Video.

Displaying DivX subtitle files

The font sets listed below are available for DivX external subtitle files.You can see the proper font set on-screen by setting the Subtitle Language (in Language settings on page 42) to match the subtitle file.

This player supports the following language groups: Group 1: Albanian (sq), Basque (eu), Catalan (ca), Danish (da), Dutch (nl), English (en), Faroese (fo), Finnish (fi), French (fr), German (de), Icelandic (is), Irish (ga), Italian (it), Norwegian (no), Portuguese (pt), RhaetoRomanic (rm), Scottish (gd), Spanish (es), Swedish (sv) Group 2: Albanian (sq), Croatian (hr), Czech (cs), Hungarian (hu), Polish (pl), Romanian (ro), Slovak (sk), Slovenian (sl)

Group 3: Bulgarian (bg), Byelorussian (be), Macedonian (mk), Russian (ru), Serbian (sr), Ukrainian (uk) Group 4: Hebrew (iw), Yiddish (ji)

Group 5: Turkish (tr)

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.

•Some external subtitle files may be displayed incorrectly or not at all.

•For external subtitle files the following subtitle format filename extensions are supported (please note that these files are not shown within the disc navigation menu): .srt, .sub, .ssa, .smi

•The filename of the movie file has to be repeated at the beginning of the filename for the external subtitle file.

•The number of external subtitle files which can be switched for the same movie file is limited to a maximum of 10.

DivX video compatibility

•Official DivX® Certified product.

•Plays DivX® 5, DivX® 4, DivX® 3 and DivX® VOD video content (in compliance with DivX® Certified technical requirements).

•File extensions: .avi and .divx (these must be used for the player to recognize DivX video files). Note that all files with the .avi extension are recognized as MPEG4, but not all of these are necessarily DivX video files and therefore may not be playable on this player.

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.

JPEG file compatibility

•Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image files up to a resolution of 3072 x 2048.

*File format used by digital still cameras

•Progressive JPEG compatible: No

•File extensions: .jpg (must be used for the player to recognize JPEG files – do not use for other file types)

•File structure: Up to 299 folders; up to 648 folders and files combined

PC-created disc compatibility

Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information.

Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are not compatible with this player.

Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information.

Copyright

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

DVD-Video discs 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.

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Handling Discs

•Never touch the underside of a disc. Always hold discs by the edge, as shown.

Underside

• Never attach adhesive tape or sticky labels to discs.

Storing Discs

•Don’t store discs in places subject to direct sunlight, or near heat sources.

•Don’t store discs in places subject to moisture or dust, such as in a bathroom or near a humidifier.

•Always store discs in their cases and vertically. Stacking, or putting objects on unprotected discs may cause warping, scratches, or other damage.

Cleaning Discs

•For best results, keep your discs clean. Fingerprints and dust can affect the sound and picture quality and should be removed as follows. Using a clean soft cloth, wipe from the center outwards, as shown. Never wipe in a circular direction.

•To remove stubborn dust or dirt, wipe the disc with a damp soft cloth, and then dry it with a dry cloth.

•Never use solvent-based cleaning fluids, such as thinner or benzine, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic sprays intended for vinyl records, because they may damage the disc.

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Before Using the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E

Installing the Batteries

1 Open the battery compartment, as shown.

2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

3 Close the battery compartment.

Notes:

•The supplied batteries should last for about six months, although this will vary with usage.

•If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing both batteries.

•Don’t mix new and old batteries, or different types of batteries.

•If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage and corrosion.

•Flat batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent possible leakage and corrosion.

Using the Remote Controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the DV-SP303/ DV-SP303E’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

DV-SP303/DV-SP303E

30˚	30˚	5	m
		.
		Approx

Notes:

•The remote controller may not work reliably if the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing the DV- SP303/DV-SP303E.

•If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

•Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries.

•The remote controller may not work reliably if the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E.

•The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E’s remote control sensor.

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Front & Rear Panels

For detailed information, refer to the pages in brackets.

Front Panel

1	23 4	5	6 7	8
			OPEN/CLOSE	PLAY

STANDBY/ON

ASTANDBY/ON button [22, 24]

This button is used to set the DV-SP303/DV- SP303E to On or Standby.

B (pause) button [25]

This button is used to pause playback.

C (stop) button [25]

This button is used to stop playback.

D/ (previous/next) buttons [25]

The Previous button is used to select the previous chapter or track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current chapter or track.

The Next button is used to select the next chapter or track.

EDisc tray [24]

Discs are loaded here.

F (OPEN/CLOSE) button [24]

This button is used to open and close the disc tray.

GRemote control sensor [11]

This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller.

H (PLAY) button [24, 25]

This button is used to start playback.

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Front & Rear Panels—Continued

Display

1 2					3		4		5				6		7		8

9

1Pause indicator

This indicator appears when playback is paused.

2Play indicator

This indicator is shown during playback.

3CHP indicator

This indicator appears while the number of the current chapter is being displayed.

4 TITLE indicator

While stopped, the total number of titles on the current DVD-Video disc is displayed here. During playback, the number of the current title is displayed.

5Camera angle indicator

This indicator appears if the DVD-Video disc being played features multiple camera angles.

6PRGSVE (Progressive) indicator

This indicator appears when the Progressive Scanning function is on.

7Repeat indicator

This indicator appears when A–B playback or repeat playback is used.

8REMAIN indicator

This indicator appears while the remaining time is being displayed.

9Message & time area

Time information, such as total time, remaining time, and so on, is displayed here in hours, minutes, and seconds. Other messages are also displayed.

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Front & Rear Panels—Continued

Rear Panel

DV-SP303 North American model

2 3 456

DV-SP303 Asian and Oceanian models

1 2 3 456

DV-SP303E European model

2 3 456

AOPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT [21] (not North American and European models)

This optical digital audio output can be connected to an optical digital audio input on a hi-fi amp, AV receiver, or surround sound decoder (Dolby Digital, DTS).

BCOAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT [21]

This coaxial digital audio output can be connected to a coaxial digital audio input on a hi-fi amp, AV receiver, or surround sound decoder (Dolby Digital, DTS).

CS VIDEO VIDEO OUT[20]

This connector can be used to connect a TV or projector with an S-Video input.

DCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT [20]

These sockets output component video and can be connected to an component video input on a TV or projector.

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7 8

EVIDEO OUT [18]

This RCA/phono connector can be used to connect a TV or projector with a composite video input.

FANALOG AUDIO OUT [18]

These RCA/phono connectors can be connected to analog audio inputs on your TV, hi-fi amp, or AV receiver.

GAV CONNECTOR [20] (European model only)

This SCART output can be connected to a TV or projector with a SCART input by using the supplied SCART cable. This SCART connector outputs 2- channel stereo audio, composite video, S-Video, and RGB video.

HAC INLET [22] (not North American model)

The supplied power cord is connected here. The other of the power cord should be connected to a suitable wall outlet.

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Front & Rear Panels—Continued

Remote Controller

1					L
2	ON	STANDBY
				OPEN/
				CLOSE
				PLAY
				MODE	M
	1		2	3
3				DISPLAY	N
	4		5	6
	7		8	9
			0	CLEAR	O
	TOP MENU			MENU
4					P
5			ENTER		Q
6	RETURN			SETUP
					R
7	AUDIO		ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM		S
8					T
9					U
J					V
K					W
			RC-616DV
A STANDBY button [22]				F RETURN button [23, 26]

This button is used to set the DV-SP303/DV- SP303E to Standby.

B ON button [22]

This button is used to return to the main menu without saving your changes.

G AUDIO button [36]

This button is used to turn on the DV-SP303/DV- SP303E.

Don’t turn on the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E until you’ve completed, and double checked all connections (pages 17–21).

CNumber buttons [25–27, 35, 43]

These buttons are used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and to enter times for locating specific points in time.

DTOP MENU button [26]

This button is used to display the top menu on a DVD-Video disc.

ECursor/// buttons [23]

These buttons are used to navigate onscreen menus.

This button is used to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS) on DVD-Video discs.

For Video CDs you can select left-channel, rightchannel, or stereo.

HANGLE button [37]

This button is used to select camera angles on DVD-Video discs.

IStop button [25]

This button is used to stop playback.

JFast Reverse / ( ) button [25, 28, 29]

This button is used for fast reverse, reverse slow motion, and reverse frame-by-frame playback.

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KFast Forward / () button [25, 28, 29]

This button is used for fast forward, slow motion, and frame-by-frame playback.

LOPEN/CLOSE button [24]

This button is used to open and close the disc tray.

MPLAY MODE button [32–35]

This button is used to open and close the Play Mode menu.

NDISPLAY button [37]

This button is used to display information about the current disc, title, chapter, or track, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on. Press it repeatedly to display more information.

OCLEAR [34]

This button is used to cancel various functions.

PMENU button [26]

This button is used to display the menu on a DVD-Video disc or to open the Disc Navigator when using a Video CD, audio CD, DivX Video, WMA/MP3/JPEG disc, or VR format DVD-RW disc.

QENTER button [23]

This button is used to start playback of the selected title, chapter, or track, and to confirm settings.

RSETUP button [24, 38–40]

This button is used to open and close the onscreen setup menus.

SZOOM button [37]

This button is used with the Zoom function.

TSUBTITLE button [36]

This button is used to select subtitles on DVD-Video discs.

UPause button [25, 28, 29]

This button is used to pause playback.

VPrevious/Next / buttons [25]

The Previous button is used to select the previous chapter or track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current chapter or track.

The Next button is used to select the next chapter or track.

WPlay button [25]

This button is used to start playback.

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Connecting the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E

Before Making Any Connections

•Read the manuals supplied with your AV components.

•Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed all audio and video connections.

Optical Digital Output (not North American and European models)

The optical digital connector is fitted with protective cap. Before connecting a cable, remove the cap and keep it safely. When you disconnect the cable, put the cap back in.

RCA/phono AV Connection Color Coding

RCA/phono AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect rightchannel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.

	Analog audio
Right (red)	Right (red)
Left (white)	Left (white)
	Composite video

(Yellow)

•Push each plug in all the way to make a good connection (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).

•To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

(Yellow)

Right!

Wrong!

AV Cables & Connectors

Video

		PR / CR	PR / CR	Component video separates the luminance (Y) and
				color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best
	Component
		PB /CB	PB / CB	picture quality. Some TV manufacturers label their
	video
		Y	Y	component video inputs differently.
				S-Video provides better picture quality than com-
	S-Video			posite video.
	Composite			Composite video can be found on virtually all TVs,
				VCRs, and video equipment.
	video
	Scart			SCART connections carry audio and video (com-
				posite, S-Video, RGB) all in one cable.
	(European
	model only)

Audio

Optical digital (not North American and European models)

Coaxial digital

Analog

Optical digital audio connections provide better audio quality than analog connections.

Coaxial digital audio connections provide better audio quality than analog connections.

RCA/phono analog audio connectors can be found on virtually all AV components.

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