Onkyo DV-S353 User Manual

DVD Player

DV-S353

Instruction Manual

Contents

Before Using Your DVD Player 2

Getting Started 6

Facilities and Connections 10

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Player.
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 Player.
Please retain this manual for future reference.

Basic Operation 17

Advanced Operation 20

Function Setup 28

Others 34

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.

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 Safeguards

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

AVIS

OUVRIR

NE PAS

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.

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.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

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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:

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.

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.

CAUTION:

VISIBLE 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.

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:

• 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.

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.

“CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT ”

For Canadian model

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.

Modele pour les Canadien

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

Sur les modeles dont la fiche est polarisee:

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA
BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU
FOND.

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Precautions

1. Regional Restriction Codes (Region Number)

Regional restriction codes are built into DVD Players and DVD-Video
media for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD Player
does not match one of the regional codes on the DVD-Video, playback
is not possible.
The regional number can be found on the rear panel of the DVD

Player. (e.g. 1 for Region 1)

2. About This Manual

This manual explains the basic procedures for operating the DVD
Player. Some DVD-Video discs do not support the full potential of the
DVD technology. Your DVD Player may therefore not respond to all
operating commands. Refer to instruction notes on discs.

A “ ” mark may appear on the TV screen during operation. It means
that the operation is not permitted by the DVD Player or the disc.

3. Warranty Claim

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

4. Recording Copyright

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

5. Power
WARNING

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

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

6. Do not touch the unit with wet hands

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

7. Location of the unit

• Place the unit in a well-ventilated location.

Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation on all sides of the
unit especially when it is placed in an audio rack. If ventilation is
blocked, the unit may overheat and malfunction.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or heating units as the unit’s

internal temperature may rise and shorten the life of the pickup.

• Avoid damp and dusty places and places directly affected by

vibrations from the speakers. In particular, avoid placing the unit on
or above one of the speakers.

• Be sure the 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 the unit near a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback

picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted. In this
case, place the unit away from the TV, radio, or VCR.

8. 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.

9. Notes on Handling

• When shipping the unit, 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 unit. Do
not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a
long time. They will leave marks on the finish.

• The top and rear panels of the unit may become warm after a

long period of use. This is not a malfunction.

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

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

10. To Obtain a Clear Picture

The unit 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.

11. Notes on Moisture Condensation

Moisture condensation damages the unit.
Please read the following carefully.

• What is moisture condensation?

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 the unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of
the unit.

• Moisture condensation occurs in the following cases.

– When you bring the unit directly from a cold place to a warm

place.

– When you use the unit 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 unit in a hot and humid place just

after you move the unit from an air conditioned room.

– When you use the unit in a humid place.

• Do not use the unit when moisture condensation may
occur.

If you use the unit in such a situation, it may damage discs and
internal parts. Remove the disc, connect the power cord of the unit
to the wall outlet, turn on the unit, and leave it for two or three
hours. After a few hours, the unit will have warmed up and
evaporated any moisture. Keep the unit connected to the wall outlet
and moisture condensation will seldom occur.

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards / Precautions / Table of Contents............................ 2 - 6

Getting Started

Notes on Discs .................................................................................................... 6

Playable Discs / The Structure of the Disc Content / About Video CDs /
Handling Discs / Cleaning Discs / Storing Discs / Notes on Copyright

Features/Supplied Accessories ......................................................................... 8

Features / Supplied Accessories

Preparing the Remote Controller....................................................................... 9

Inserting the Batteries / Using the Remote Controller

Facilities and Connections

Control Position and Names ............................................................................ 10

Front Panel / Rear Panel / Display / Remote Controller

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

Connections to a TV / Optional Video Connections / Optional Audio
Connections

Basic Operations

Turning on .......................................................................................................... 17

Connecting the POWER

Basic Playback .................................................................................................. 18

Starting Playback / Various Playback

Advanced Operations

Using Banner Display ....................................................................................... 20

Using the on-screen Banner Display / Selecting a Title /
Selecting a Chapter or Track / Selecting a Playback Audio Setting /
Changing the Subtitle Language / Changing the Camera Angle / Using
IntroScan function / Using a bookmark

Other Operations .............................................................................................. 25

Random Play / Repeat Play / A-B Repeat Play / Memory Edit Play

Function Setup

Customizing the Settings ................................................................................. 28

Making Adjustments to Setting / Language Setting / Operation Setting /
Picture Setting / Audio Setting

Table of Languages........................................................................................... 34

Table of Language and Their Code No.

Others

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 35

Specifications ................................................................................ back cover page

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Notes on Discs

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

Playable Discs

This DVD Player can playback the following discs.

Disc mark

DVD-

Video

Video

CD

CD

• You cannot playback discs other than those listed above.

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

• This DVD Player uses the NTSC color system, and cannot
playback video media 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
Player.

• Do not use discs that have residue from adhesive tape, rental discs
that have peeling labels, or discs that have custom labels or
stickers. Otherwise, you may not be able to eject the discs or the
DVD Player may become inoperative.

Contents

Audio

+

Video
(moving
pictures)

Audio +

Video
(moving
pictures)

Audio

Discs with shapes such
as these cannot be
played.

Disc size

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm (CD single)

The Structure of the Disc Content

DVD-Video

Normally, the contents of DVD-Video are divided into titles, and the
titles are subdivided into chapters.

Title 1

Chapter 1

Video CD/CD

Video CD and CD are divided into tracks.

Track 1 Track 2

Chapter 2

Chapter 1

Track 3

Title 2
Chapter 2

Track 4 Track 5

Chapter 3

About Video CDs

This DVD Player supports Video CDs equipped with the PBC
(Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Playback
Control.) You can enjoy two playback variations depending on the
type of disc.

• Video CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1)

Sound and movies can be played on this DVD Player in the same
way as a CD.

• Video CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0)

In addition to operation of the Video CD not equipped with the
PBC function, you can enjoy playback with interactive software
and search function using the menu displayed on the TV screen
(Menu Playback). Some of the functions described in this
Instruction Manual may not work with some discs.

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Handling Discs

Notes on Copyright

• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

Playback side

• Do not attach paper or tape to discs.

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.

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable,
play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission.
The video recorded on DVD-Video is 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.

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.

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Features/Supplied Accessories

Features

● Plays DVD-Video Discs, Video CDs, CDs

● 10-bit Video DAC

● Parallel Video Output

● Digital Outputs pass DTS®*1, Dolby®*2 Digital and PCM Signals

● Dolby® Digital decoder Built In

● Full-function remote controller

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 [ ].

*1Manufactured 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.

*2Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

Remote controller (RC-458DV) [1]

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Audio/video cable [1]

Batteries (size AAA/R3) [2]

Preparing the Remote Controller

Inserting the Batteries

1 Open the battery compartment cover.

2 Insert the two batteries (size AAA/R3).

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

3 Close the battery compartment cover.

Using the Remote Controller

Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor.

Remote control sensor

30˚

30˚

16 feet

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

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

• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if 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 batteries at the same time.

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

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Control Position and Names

Front Panel

For operational instructions, see the page indicated in brackets [ ].

12 3 4 5 6

7890

1 POWER button [17]

Turns on the main power supply.

2 STANDBY indicator [17]

Lights in the standby mode.

3 STANDBY/ON button [17]

Toggle for standby on and off.

4 Front panel display [12]

5 STOP 7 button [18]

Stops playing a disc. When disc is playing, if you press 7 and
£, the disc will start resume play. If you press 7 button twice
and £ button, disc will start play from the beginning.

6 PLAY/PAUSE £/8 button [18]

Begins to play disc (close disc tray first if it is open.)
Temporarily stops playback when a disc is playing. Press this
button again for normal playback.

7 Disc tray [18]

8 0 OPEN/CLOSE button [18]

Press to open or close the disc tray.

9 SKIP 4/¢ buttons [19]

Allow you to move to the previous chapter or track / the next
chapter or track on a disc.

0 SEARCH 1/¡ buttons [19]

Allow you to search in reverse through a disc while it is in play
mode. Each time you press this button, search speed changes.

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Control Position and Names

Rear Panel

For operational instructions, see the page indicated in brackets [ ].

VIDEO

OUTPUT

COMPONENT

COAXIAL

ANALOG
OUTPUT

P

R

L

R

VIDEO

S VIDEO

B

P

Y

DVD PLAYER

MODEL NO.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DV-S353

12 3

4

56

1 DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL jack [16]

Use optical cable (not provided) to connect you DVD Player to
a compatible Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder. Dolby
Digital and DTS offer theater-quality sound (5.1-Channels).

2 DIGITAL OUTPUT COAXIAL jack [16]

Use coaxial cable (not provided) to connect you DVD Player to
a compatible Dobly Digital or DTS receiver or decoder. Dolby
Digital and DTS offer theater-quality sound (5.1-Channels).

3 ANALOG OUTPUT jacks [14]

Insert audio cables (left and rights) to these jacks on your DVD
Player and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks (left and
right) on your TV or receiver.

4 VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO jack [14]

Connect a video cable to this jack and to the Video Input jack on
your TV.

5 VIDEO OUTPUT S VIDEO jack [15]

If your TV has a S-Video jack, you can connect an S-Video
cable to your TV and to your DVD Player for improved video
quality. The S-Video cable only carries the video signal;
remember to connect the left and right audio cables.

6 VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO (PR/PB/Y)

jacks [15]

If your TV has component inputs, you can connect a component
video cable to your TV and to your DVD Player for ideal video
quality. The component video cable only carries the video
signal; remember to connect the left and right audio cables.

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Control Position and Names

Display

For operational instructions, see the page indicated in brackets [ ].

1234 657 8 90-=

DVD

CD

VCD

!~@

1 Inserted disc indicators [18]

Indicate the type of current disc that is loaded.

2 Play/Pause indicators [18]

Illuminate in play or pause mode.

3 Parental Lock indicator [30]

Illuminates in parental lock mode.

4 TITLE indicator [26]

Illuminates to indicate the current title number.

5 RESUME indicator [18]

Illuminate when the player is ready for resume playback.

6 CHPTER/TRACK indicators [26]

Indicate display mode of the current chapter of DVD disc or
track number of Video CD or CD.

7 RANDOM indicator [25]

Illuminates during random playback.

RESUME RANDOM REPEAT

TITLE CHAPTER TRACK HOUR MIN

A-B

■ Display Examples

During DVD-Video playback:

DVD

Notes

• Some discs may not display chapter numbers.

• A time indication not accompanied with a chapter number shows elapsed

time of a segment within the current time.

During Video CD playback:

VCD

Note

Some discs may not display track numbers or elapsed time.

TITLE CHAPTER MIN

Playing chapter
3 of title 2

Playing track 3 Elapsed time of

INTRO

MEM.

Elapsed time of
the current
chapter

TRACK MIN

the current track

PBC

SEC

SEC

SEC

8 REPEAT indicators [26]

Illuminate during repeat playback.

9 INTRO indicator [23]

Illuminates during intro-scan playback.

0 MEMORY indicator [27]

Illuminates during program playback.

- PBC indicator

Illuminates when PBC is on for VCD.

= Elapsed time indicator

Indicate playing time.

~ Search indicators [19]

Illuminate during search and slow playback mode.

! Playback status indicator

Illuminate (rotating) when the disc plays.

@ Multifunction indicator (Indicates operating

status, messages, etc.)

During CD playback:

CD

Playing track 3

TRACK MIN

Elapsed time of
the current track

SEC

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Control Position and Names

Remote Controller

For operational instructions, see the page indicated in brackets [ ].

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2

3

4

5

6
7

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$

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^

&
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(

8

)

9

0

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+

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1 STANDBY ON button [17]

Toggle for standby on and off.

2 DIMMER button [19]

Toggle to control the lightness of the display (2 steps).

3 RANDOM button [25]

Press to do random playback.

4 REPEAT button [26]

Press to go to the Repeat menu. You can repeat a title, chapter,
track or one or entire discs.

5 A-B button [26]

Press to play section A-B repeatedly.

6 STOP 7 button [18]

Stops playing a disc. When disc is playing, if you press 7 and £,
the disc will start resume play. If you press 7 button twice and £
button, disc will start play from the beginning.

¡

7 MENU button [28]

Displays the DVD Disc Menu on the TV screen in play mode and
Setup Menu in stop mode.

8 ON SCREEN button [20, 27, 28]

Press this button while you’re playing a disc to see Banner
Display on the screen. The Banner Display contains various
playback features and gives you the information about the disc
you’re playing.

9 Arrow buttons (5/∞/2/3) [20, 27, 28]

Use the arrow buttons to select the items or settings.

0 ENTER button [20, 27, 28]

Press this button to select and executes a highlighted menu item.

- TOP MENU button

When a disc is playing, press this button to see Title Menu on the
screen. In case of VCD, it will be used for PBC on/off.

= AUDIO button [22]

Press to select various audio languages on a disc.

~ Number buttons (0~9) [29]

Allow to select numbers by pressing these buttons.

! MEMORY button [27]

Press to see Memory Edit Display on the screen in stop mode.

@ 0OPEN/CLOSE button [18]

Press to open or close the disc tray.

# SLOW / buttons [19]

Allow you to play movie in slow mode. Each time you press this
button, slow speed will be changed.

$ STEP e/E buttons [19]

Freeze a picture when a disc is playing. Also the picture advances
frame by frame each time to press this buttons. In case of VCD,
reverse STEP can not be activated.

% UP/DOWN 4/¢ buttons [19]

Allow you to move to the previous chapter or track / the next
chapter or track on a disc.

^ FR/FF 1/¡ buttons [19]

Allow you to search in reverse through a disc while it is in play
mode. Each time you press this button, search speed changes.

& PLAY £ button [18]

Begins to play disc (close disc tray first if it is open.)

* PAUSE 8 button [18]

Temporarily stops playback when a disc is playing. Press this
button again for normal playback.

( SUBTITLE ON/OFF button [22]

Turns the subtitles on and off when playing a DVD.

) SUBTITLE button [22]

Press to select various subtitle language on a disc.

_ RETURN button [28]

When you’re using the DVD Player’s menu system, press this
button to return to the preceding menu screen.

+ ANGLE button [23]

Press to select various camera angles on a disc.

¡ CLEAR button [20]

Press to clear entered values and settings. Also Banner menu and
OSD menu is removed from the screen when this button is pressed.

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Making Connections

To accommodate a wide range of home entertainment systems, this player features numerous connection types for both audio and video. Please
refer to the instructions on this and the following pages to determine the best possible type of connections for your system.

Before Connecting

• Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with any and all components that
you plan to connect the DVD Player to.

• Be sure to turn off the power of all components to be connected and unplug
them from the wall outlet before making any connections.

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

• Please note that video connections to a TV or monitor are necessary because
some discs require on-screen menu interaction before they can be played.

Connections to a TV

The diagram below shows how to make connections to a TV with built-in stereo speakers using the supplied audio/video cable. After making the
connections on this page, you will be able to start using the DVD Player.

Be sure to set TV Aspect after connection using the setup menu explained in “Customizing the Settings” starting on
page 28.

• Connect the plugs securely.

Incomplete

Inserted completely

VIDEO

OUTPUT

COMPONENT

P

R

B

P

Y

Audio/video cable (supplied)

DVD PLAYER

MODEL NO.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

COAXIAL

ANALOG
OUTPUT

L

R

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Using the supplied audio/video connection
cable

Using the supplied audio/video cable, make audio connections from
the ANALOG OUTPUT L and R jacks to the corresponding audio
input jacks on the TV.
In the same manner, make video connection from the VIDEO
OUTPUT VIDEO jack to the corresponding video input jack on the
TV.

Note

Be sure to match the colors of the plugs on the cable with the corresponding
jacks on the DVD Player and the TV: yellow for video, red for R (right)
audio and white for L (left) audio.

DV-S353

To video input

To audio inputs

Connect the power
cord after all
connections are
complete.

Video

Audio (L)

Audio (R)

Analog signal

Signal flow

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Making Connections

Optional Video Connections

Visible improvements in DVD-Video quality can be achieved by making either S-video or component video connections to a TV or monitor
compatible with these types of connections.

Note

When either S-video or component video connection is made, it is not necessary to make composite video connections using the yellow cord of the audio-video
cable.

Be sure to set TV Aspect after connection using the setup menu explained in “Customizing the Settings” starting on
page 28.

Making S-video connections

If the TV or monitor has an S-video input, making this type of video
connection will produce improved picture quality. Using an S-video
cable, connect the VIDEO OUTPUT S VIDEO jack to the
corresponding S-video input jack on the TV.

To S-video inputs

S-video cable
(not supplied)

VIDEO

OUTPUT

COMPONENT

P

R

P

B

Y

Component video cable
(not supplied)

MODEL NO.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

COAXIAL

ANALOG
OUTPUT

L

R

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Making component video connections

If the TV or monitor has component video inputs, making this type
of video connection will produce the ideal picture quality for the
presentation of DVD-Video. Using a componect video cable (sold
separately), connect the VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT jacks to
the corresponding component video input jacks on the TV.
Actual labels for component video inputs may vary depending on
the TV manufacturer. (e.g., Y, R-Y, B-Y or Y, C
In some TVs or monitors, the color levels of the playback picture
may be reduced slightly or the tint may change. In such a case,
adjust the TV or monitor for optimum performance.

B, CR)

DVD PLAYER

DV-S353

To component
video inputs

Connect the power
cord after all
connections are
complete.

PR

PB

Y

Component
signal

S-video signal

Signal flow

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Making Connections

Optional Audio Connections

This DVD Player provides numerous ways to take full advantage of the digital multi-channel sound recorded on DVD and some CD media.

Be sure to set Digital Audio Out after connection using the setup menu explained in “Customizing the Settings” starting
on page 28.

Digital connections

Make digital connections from the DVD Player to an AV
component that features digital input capability or one or more
multi-channel audio decoders to realize the full cinematic
experience made possible by the DVD format. This DVD Player
features optical and coaxial digital audio output jacks and can
output Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams as well as outputting
standard PCM.
Make connections from the DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL jack to
the digital optical input jack on the AV component using an optical
fiber cable (sold separately). Make connections from the DIGITAL
OUTPUT COAXIAL jack to the digital coaxial input jack on the
AV component using a coaxial cable (sold separately). It is not
necessary to make more than one type of digital connection to a
single component.

Optical cable (not supplied)

Coaxial cable (not supplied)

When you are making connections to an amplifier or receiver that
has internal Dolby Digital or DTS decoding capabilities, set Digital
Audio Out to “Dolby Digital” or “DTS” using the setup menu
explained in “Customizing the Settings” starting on page 28. See
page 33 for direct information.
When you are making connections to an amp or receiver that has
digital input capabilities, but no internal decoder, set Digital Audio
Out to “PCM” using the on-screen menu explained in “Customizing
the Settings” starting on page 28. See page 33 for direct
information. Setting Digital Audio Out to any other setting could
result in digital noise being output that could cause harm your
hearing and may also damage your speakers.

Notes

• Refer to the instructions supplied with the AV component for details on
what digital audio formats it is compatible with.

• Even if digital audio connections are made, it is also recommended to
make analog connections, because some conditions or media may prohibit
digital audio output.

To digital input
(optical)

An amplifier or receiver with a Dolby

Digital or DTS decorder or digital

input jacks

To digital input
(coaxial)

VIDEO

OUTPUT

COMPONENT

P

R

P

B

Y

Audio cable (not supplied)

DVD PLAYER

MODEL NO.

DV-S353

OPTICAL

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

COAXIAL

ANALOG
OUTPUT

L

R

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Making stereo audio connections

Using an audio cable (sold separately), make audio connections
from the ANALOG OUTPUT L and R jacks to the corresponding
jacks on the stereo component.
Be sure to set Digital Audio Out setting to “PCM” using the setup
menu explained in “Customizing the Settings” starting on page 28.
See page 33 for direct information.

Notes

• Be sure to match the colors of the plugs on the cable with the
corresponding jacks on the DVD Player and the stereo component: red for
R (right) audio and white for L (left) audio.

• Do not make connections to the PHONO or TUNER jacks on the stereo
component.

To audio input

DO NOT connect the
power cord until all
connections are
complete.

An amplifier or receiver

with stereo inputs

Audio (L)

Audio (R)

Coaxial plug

Optical plug

Analog signal

Digital signal

Digital signal

Signal flow

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Turning on

Connecting the POWER

The DV-S353 is shipped with the main power (POWER) switch in the
on position (
time, the DV-S353 will automatically enter the standby mode and the
STANDBY indicator will light (same condition after step 2 below).

POWER STANDBY/ON

ON). When the power cord is plugged in for the first

STANDBY indicator

1 Plug the power cord into

the power outlet on the
wall.

Notes

• Make sure that all appropriate connections have been completed
as described on pages 14 to 16.

• Turning on the DVD Player may cause a momentary power surge,
which might interfere with other electrical equipment such as
computers. To prevent interference, use a wall outlet on a different
circuit.

2 Press POWER to switch

on the main power.

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

Notes

• The buttons on the remote controller do not operate if
the POWER switch is set to OFF.

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

3 Press STANDBY/ON

on the DVD Player or
remote controller.

The DVD Player turns on and the STANDBY
indicator turns off.

Notes

•

You can turn on the DVD player by pressing 0 or £/8.

• To put the DVD Player in the standby mode, press

STANDBY/ON on the DVD Player, or remote

controller. Be sure to set the volume to minimum
before putting the DVD Player in the standby mode for
the next use to avoid sudden loud sound reproduction.

• While the STANDBY indicator lights up, the DVD
Player can receive signals from the remote controller.
However, if you press POWER on the DVD Player to
switch off the main power, the remote controller
cannot be used to turn on the DVD Player.

• Setting the STANDBY button to standby does not shut
off the power completely.

STANDBY/ON

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DVD

VCD

CD

Basic Playback

Before playing

• DVD-Video, Video CD, CD can be played with the DVD Player (see “Playable Discs” on page 6). Do
not play anything else.

• When playing DVD-Video or Video CD with video features, turn on the TV and set the TV to the DVD
Player's input.

• If an audio system is connected to the DVD Player, turn on the audio system and set it to the DVD
Player’s input.

VCD

About the

DVD

VCD

CD

DVD

,

and CD marks in the pages related to disc operation

means the function or title is related to DVD-Video operation.
means the function or title is related to Video CD operation.
means the function or title is related to audio CD operation.

Starting Playback

Warning

If the DVD Player is connected to the TV or
amplifier through the analog audio jacks, do not
play DTS-encoded discs. Excessive noise may
be output from the analog stereo jacks, which
may damage the connected equipment.

To reproduce DTS surround sounds, digital
connection to an amplifier with a DTS decoder
is needed.

STOP 7

PLAY/PAUSE £/8

Disc tray 0 OPEN/CLOSE SKIP 4/¢

1 Press 0.

The disc tray opens.

If the DVD Player is in standby mode when the
button is pressed

The DVD Player turns on and the disc tray opens. In this
case, it takes several seconds until the disc tray opens.

2 Place a 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.

3 Press £/8.

The disc tray closes and playback starts.
If you press 0 to close the tray after step 2, playback
may automatically start depending on the disc.

The appropriate disc indicator lights.
For the other information that appears in the
display, see page 12.

If the DVD Player is in standby mode when the
button is pressed

The DVD Player turns on and playback starts. In this case,
it takes several seconds until playback starts.

SEARCH 1/¡

■ To stop playback

Press 7.

When you press £/8 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 scene where you stopped.

Resuming playback from the beginning

Press 7 again after stopping playback to clear the location index
memory, then press £/8 to start playback.

DVD

VCD

To start playback from the beginning of the DVD-Video, press 0 to
open the disc tray then press £/8 to close the disc tray and start
playback.

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

Playback starts from the beginning of the current title.

CD

Playback starts from the beginning of the disc.

CAUTION

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

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Basic Playback

Various Playback

DVD

VCD

■ To remove the disc

Press 0 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 play in fast reverse or fast forward

DVD

VCD

CD

During normal playback, press 1/¡.

Each press of the same button changes the playback speed.

(At the time of DVD playback)

x2 → x4 → x8 → x16 → x2 (back to the beginning)

(At the time of VCD/CD playback)

x2 → x4 → x8 → x2 (back to the beginning)

The rate and direction of playback is indicated by search
indicators (2 or 3) in the display.

To resume normal playback, press £.

Notes

• The DVD Player mutes sounds and omits subtitles during reverse
and forward scan of DVD-Video.

• The playback speed may differ depending on the disc.

CD

DIMMER

OPEN/CLOSE 0

SLOW

STEP e/E

UP/DOWN 4/¢

FF/FR 1/¡

PLAY £
PAUSE 8

DVD

VCD

■ To skip chapters or tracks

CD

During normal playback, press 4/¢.

The chapter (or track) in the direction of the key pressed is
skipped, and the selected chapter (or track) will be played
from the beginning.
When 4 is pressed once during playback, the chapter (or
track) being played will be played from the beginning

DVD

■ To pause playback (still mode)

VCD

Press 8 during playback.

To start playback, press £.

DVD

■ Playing frame by frame

VCD

Press 28/83 repeatedly during pause.

Each time you press the button the picture advances one
frame.

To resume normal playback, press £ .

Note

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

DVD

■ To play in slow-motion

VCD

Press / during playback.

Each press of the same button changes the playback speed.

x1/16 → x1/8 → x1/4 → x2/1 → x1/16 (back to the beginning)

The rate and direction of playback is indicated by search
indicators (2 or 3) in the display.

To resume normal playback, press £.

Notes

• The sound is muted during slow-motion playback.

• The playback speed may differ depending on the disc.

■ Using DIMMER function

Press DIMMER to change the display brightness.

Each time DIMMER is pressed, the display brightness of the unit
changes as shown below.

Normal ↔ Dim

Notes

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

• Use 0 on the remote controller or DVD Player to open and close the disc
tray. Do not touch the disc tray while it is moving. Doing so may cause
the DVD Player 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 Player to
malfunction.

• In many instances, a menu screen appears when playback of a DVD
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 7 once the movie is complete.

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DVD

VCD

CD

Using Banner Display

DVD

VCD

CD

Using the on-screen Banner Display

The on-screen Banner Display contains many playback features.
To see the Banner Display, press ON SCREEN on the remote
while a disc is playing. Use 2/3 to move through the different
features in the Banner Display. Each feature is illustrated with an
icon.

1

During playback, press ON
SCREEN.

The Banner Display appears on the screen.

When playing a DVD

Chapter

Title Audio

When playing a VCD

Introscan

Track

When playing a CD

IntroScan

Track

Subtitles

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Angles

Time Information

Time Information

Disc Type

Time Indicator

Disc Type

Time Indicator

Disc Type

Time Indicator

ON SCREEN

2/3/5/∞

ENTER

AUDIO

SUBTITLE ON/OFF

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

CLEAR

2

Press 2/3 to select a desired item,
and press ENTER.

Corresponding menu appears on the screen.

«

To turn off the Banner Display

Press ON SCREEN or CLEAR.

Notes

• You can only access the banner display when you’re playing a disc.

• The banner display features are only available if the disc was created

with that particular feature (i.e., if you select the Subtitle icon, you won’t
be able to change the subtitle language unless the author of the disc
created the disc with subtitles).

• The invalid symbol appears on the screen when you press a button
that doesn’t have any function. If one of the icons is “glayed out,” the
banner feature isn’t available for the disc you’re playing.

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VCD

CD

DVD

Using Banner Display

DVD

Selecting a Title

DVD-Video

Title 1 Title 2

Some discs contain more than one title. For example, there might
be four movies on one disc (each movie might be considered a
title).

1

2

Press ON SCREEN.

Press 2/3 until the TITLE icon is
highlighted.

Selecting a Chapter or Track

DVD-Video

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Video CD/CD

Track 1 Track 2

Because DVD discs use digital technology, a title can be divided
into individual chapters (similar to tracks on a CD). You can skip a
specific chapter by using the Chapter section in the Banner
Display.

1

Chapter 1

Track 3

Press ON SCREEN.

Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Track 4 Track 5

«

3

4

Note

Some discs only have one title.

Press ENTER.

“T__” appears.

Press the numeric buttons to enter
the title number.

When you enter a one-digit title number, you
may have to press ENTER on the remote after
pressing the number (1~9) on the remote.
Otherwise press 0 first and the other value.
Then play starts. This varies depending on
number of title within the disc you’re playing.

2

3

4

Press 2/3 until the CHAPTER or
TRACK icon is highlighted.

«

Press ENTER.

“C__” or “Tr__” appears.

Press the numeric buttons to enter
the title number.

When you enter a one-digit chapter or track
number, you may have to press ENTER on
the remote after pressing the number (1~9) on
the remote. Otherwise press 0 first and the
other value. Then play starts. This varies
depending on number of chapter or track
within the disc you’re playing.

Note

The chapter feature won’t work if the disc isn’t formatted with separate
chapters.

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Using Banner Display

DVD

Selecting a Playback Audio Setting

Good morning!

You can select the preferred audio language and sound system as a
set from those included on the disc. This function lets you
temporarily change the audio language which you selected as the
automatic setting in the setting menu (see pages 28 and 29), and
choose the sound system if the disc is recorded in more than one
sound format.

1

2

Bon jour!

Press On SCREEN during playback.

Press 2/3 until the AUDIO icon is
highlighted.

¡Buenos días!

DVD

Changing the Subtitle Language

Good evening!

You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle
language from those included on the DVD-Video.

1

2

Bon soir! ¡Buenas tardes!

Press On SCREEN during playback.

Press 2/3 until the SUBTITLE icon
is highlighted.

3

4

Press ENTER.

The audio menu appears.

Press ENTER to select the audio.

Each time you press ENTER, the audio
recording system set changes.

To turn off the audio menu

Press ON SCREEN or CLEAR.
The menu is switched off when no operation is performed for
about 3 seconds.

Using AUDIO on the remote

1 Press AUDIO on the remote during playback.
2 Press AUDIO or ENTER to select the audio language.

Notes

• Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel sound may bedisplayed as “6ch. Dolby
Digital”.

• Before changing the setting, read through the explanation on “Digital
Audio Out” on page 33 and carefully select the setting.

• Depending on the disc, it may be necessary to select the audio sound
track using the DVD menu. When this is the case, press MENU to open
the DVD menu and select the appropriate sound track as indicated on the
DVD menu screen.

• When the DVD Player is turned on or when the disc is changed, the
audio settings are restored to the presets. In some cases, a language
recorded on the disc may be given priority and selected automatically
when the disc is loaded regardless of the setting.

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3

4

5

Press ENTER.

The subtitle menu appears.

Displayed when
SUBTITLE is on

Press ENTER to select the subtitle
language.

Each time you press ENTER, the subtitle
language changes.

Press SUBTITLE ON/OFF to select
subtitle on or off.

Switching between display of subtitles and no
display of subtitle is done each time the key is
pressed.

To turn off the subtitle menu

Press ON SCREEN or CLEAR.
The menu is switched off when no operation is performed for
about 3 seconds.

Using SUBTITLE on the remote

1 Press SUBTITLE on the remote during playback.
2 Press SUBTITLE or ENTER to select the subtitle language.
3 Press SUBTITLE ON/OFF to select sub title on or off.

Notes

• When you turn on the DVD Player or replace a disc, the DVD Player
returns to the automatic setting in the setting menu (see pages 28 and

29).
When you select a subtitle language which is not included on the disc,
the DVD Player plays the prior language programmed on the disc.

• During some scenes, the subtitles may not appear immediately after you
change the subtitle setting.

• Some DVD-Video are set to display subtitles automatically, and you

Using Banner Display

DVD

VCD

CD

Changing the Camera Angle

Angle : 2 Angle : 3Angle : 1

If the scene was recorded from multiple angles, you can easily
change the camera angle of the scene you are watching.

1

2

3

4

Press On SCREEN during playback.

Press 2/3 until the SUBTITLE icon
is highlighted.

Press ENTER.

The angle menu appears.

Press ENTER to select the angle.

Each time you press ENTER, the angle
changes.

Using IntroScan function

Track : 1 Track : 2 Track : 3

IntroScan plays the first few seconds of each track on the Video CD
or CD similar to the scan feature that's on many car radios.

1

2

3

Note

After IntroScan goes through all of the tracks, it stops.

Press ON SCREEN during
playback.

Press 2/3 until the IntroScan icon
is highlighted.

Press ENTER.

The first 10 seconds of each track will be
played.
Press £ to stop IntroScan playback and start
playing the current track entirely.

To turn off the angle menu

Press ON SCREEN or CLEAR.
The menu is switched off when no operation is performed for
about 3 seconds.

Using ANGLE on the remote

1 Press ANGLE on the remote during playback.
2 Press ANGLE or ENTER to select the audio language.

Notes

• You can change the camera angle during still playback. The camera
angle changes to the new setting when you resume normal playback.

• If you pause a picture immediately after changing the camera angle, the
resumed playback picture may not use the new camera angle.

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Using Banner Display

DVD

VCD

CD

Using a bookmark

The bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc that you can
go to quickly. You can store up to 9 bookmarks.

Marking a scene

1

2

«

3

Press ON SCREEN during
playback.

Press 2/3 until the bookmark icon
is highlighted and press ENTER

The bookmark menu appears.

When you reach the scene you
want to mark, press ENTER.

The bookmark appears on under square.
You can store up to 9 bookmarks by repeating
this step.

Recalling a bookmarked scene

1

2

Press ON SCREEN during
playback.

Press 2/3 until the bookmark icon
is highlighted and press ENTER

The bookmark menu appears.

«

3

Press 5 to go the parts of the
bookmark menu.

4

To clear the bookmark

The bookmark is cleared each time a disc is removed from the
player or when the power is turned off.

Notes

• If all 9 bookmarks are in use, you can still mark new scenes, but the
previous bookmarks will be erased.

• Depending on the disc, the bookmark function may not work.

Press ON SCREEN or CLEAR to
make the Banner display disappear
from the screen.

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4

5

To turn off the bookmark menu

Press ON SCREEN or CLEAR.
The menu is switched off when no operation is performed for
about 3 seconds.

Press 2/3 to select the
bookmarked scene you want to
activate.

Press ENTER to activate the
bookmark.

DVD

RANDOM

VCD

CD

DVD

VCD

CD

Other Operations

The following operations can be performed directly from the
remote controller.

• Random Play

• Repeat Play

• A-B Repeat Play

• Memory Edit Play

RANDOM

REPEAT

Random play

TITLE : 1

Title : 1
CHAPTER : 3

Chapter : 3

The chapters or tracks of the disc are played in random order.

Title : 2

Title : 2

Title : 2
Chapter : 2

Chapter : 2

Chapter : 2

Title : 3
Chapter : 1

Press RANDOM.

The random playback starts.

Display

Lights

A-B

ON SCREEN

2/3/5/∞

ENTER

Numeric
buttons

MEMORY

The Random Play display appears on the
screen.

To turn off the Random Play display

Press ON SCREEN or CLEAR.
The menu is switched off when no operation is performed for
about 3 seconds.

Note

When playing a DVD, the Random function may not work.

To cancel random play

CLEAR

Press RANDOM so that RANDOM goes off or to select “Standard
Play”.
Each time you press RANDOM, random play will be on and off.

Random Play ↔ Standard Play

The Standard Play display appears when random is off.

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Other operations

DVD

VCD

CD

Repeat play

Desired disc or title can be played back repeatedly.
There are four repeat options:

• Disc Repeat the disc that is playing.

• Title Repeat the title that is playing.

• Chapter Repeat the chapter that is playing.

• Track Repeat the track that is playing.

Press REPEAT repeatedly during
playback.

The Repeat display appears on the screen.

Each time you press REPEAT, the repeat
option changes.

At the time of DVD playback

→

Repeat Disc Repeats the current chapter.

↓

Repeat Title Repeats the current title.

↓

Repeat Chapter Repeats the entire disc.

↓

Repeat Off Resumes normal playback.

At the time of VCD/CD playback

→

Repeat Disc Repeats the current chapter.

↓

Repeat Track Repeats the current track.

↓

Repeat Off Resumes normal playback.

DVD

VCD

CD

A-B Repeat play

AB

The A-B repeat function lets you mark a segment to repeat between
the beginning “A” and the end “B” of the segment you want to
replay.

Press A-B when you want to

1

2

choose a scene (sound) as the
beginning point.

Display

The Repeat A- display appears on the screen.

Lights

REPEAT

A-

Press A-B again to choose a scene
(sound) as the end point.

The Repeat A-B display appears.

Display

The DVD Player automatically returns to
point A and starts repeat playback of the
selected segment (A-B).

Lights

REPEAT

A-B

To turn off the Repeat display

Press ON SCREEN or CLEAR.
The menu is switched off when no operation is performed for about
3 seconds.

To cancel repeat playback

Press REPEAT so that REPEAT goes off or to select “Repeat Off”.

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To turn off the Repeat A-B display

Press ON SCREEN or CLEAR.
The menu is switched off when no operation is performed for
about 3 seconds.

To cancel A-B Repeat playback

Press A-B so that A-B REPEAT goes off or to select “Repeat off”.

Other operations

DVD

VCD

CD

Memory Edit Play

Title : 2

Title : 2

Chapter : 25

Chapter : 25

The DVD Player automatically plays titles, chapters, or tracks in
the order you program.

Title : 2

Title : 2

Chapter : 12

Chapter : 12

Title : 1

Title : 1
Chapter : 1

Chapter : 1

1

2

3

4

5

6

Press MEMORY during stop mode.

The MEMORY EDIT display appears.

Press 5/∞ or numeric buttons to
select specific title/chapter or
track.

Press ENTER.

Select Add button on the screen to
register selected value onto
Playlist, then press ENTER.

You can select maximam 32 values
by repeating steps 2-4.

Press Play button or £ on the unit
or remote controller to start
playback.

To delete memory

1 Press MEMORY during stop mode.
2 Move the cursor with 3 to the “Playlist” and press 5/∞ to

select the column to be deleted from the “Playlist”. (The color of
the column where the cursor is located will change.)

3 Press 2 and press 5/∞ to move the cursor to the Delete button

on the screen, and press ENTER.

Insert chapter or track

1 Press MEMORY during stop mode.

The MEMORY EDIT display appears.

2 Press 5/∞ or numeric buttons to select specific title/chapter or

track.

3 Move the cursor with 3 to the “Playlist” and press 5/∞ to

select the column to be added.
The cursor of the column where the cursor is located will
change.

4 Press 2 to move the cursor to the Insert button on the screen and

press ENTER.
The new chapter or track will be insert before (above) the
selected column.

To cancel memory playback

In following cases, Memory play would be released.
1 When you open and close tray.
2 When you press 7 twice.
3 When you turn power off.

Notes

• When you don’t add values onto Playlist and return to play mode, select
Done button and press ENTER on the remote.

• While a disc is playing, press MEMORY on the remote to start memory
play.

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DVD

VCD

CD

Customizing the Settings

When you insert a DVD-Video, Video CD, or CD, the
various functions of the DVD Player will be set (reset)
according to the setting menu.
You can customize this setting menu according to your
preferences.

DVD

VCD

CD

Making Adjustments to Setting

1

2

«

Press MENU during stop mode.

Current setup menu display appears.

Press 5/∞ to select the item you
want to change, then press ENTER.

MENU

2/3/5/∞

ENTER

RETURN

Numeric
buttons

3

4

5

«

Press 5/∞ to change the setting,
then press ENTER.

Further steps may be needed depending on the
item or setting. Follow the steps described in
the explanation of each item starting from page

29.

Repeat steps 2 to 3 to change the
setting of other items.

Press MENU to turn off the setup
menu display.

CLEAR

How to use RETURN

When RETURN is presseed, the display returns to the previous
screen (stop mode).

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Customizing the Settings

Language-related settings

Language Setting

Audio Language

This sets the language to be used when playing a disc. If a disc
does not contain the selected language, it is played in the priority
language set for each disc.

English: To play sound tracks in English.
Spanish To play sound tracks in Spanish.
French: To play sound tracks in French.
Others: To make a further choice. Follow steps 1 - 3 below.

1 Select “Other” and press ENTER.

2 Press the numeric buttons to enter the 4-digit code.

3 Select OK button and press ENTER.

Note

Depending on the disc, a language recorded on the disc may be given priority
and selected automatically when the disc is loaded regardless of the setting.

DVD

English: To display subtitles in English.
Spanish: To display subtitles in Spanish.
French: To display subtitles in French.
Others: To make a further choice. Follow steps 1 - 3 below.

1 Select “Other” and press ENTER.

2 Press the numeric buttons to enter the 4-digit code.

3 Select OK button and press ENTER.

Notes

• Some DVD-Video may be set to display subtitles in a different language

than you selected. A prior subtitle language may be programmed on the
disc.

• Some DVD-Video allow you to change subtitle selections only via the disc

menu. If this is the case, Press MENU and choose the appropriate subtitle
language from the selection on the disc menu.

Menu Language

This sets the initial setup of language as well as the language used
in on-screen messages such as “PLAY”.

DVD

Subtitle Language

This sets the language to be used when playing a disc. If a disc
does not contain the selected language, it is played in the priority
language set for each disc.

DVD

English: To display disc menus in English.
Spanish: To display disc menus in Spanish.
French: To display disc menus in French.

Note

Some DVD-Video may not include your pre-selected language. In this case,
the DVD Player automatically displays disc menus consistent with the disc’s
initial language setting.

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Customizing the Settings

General utility settings

Operation Setting

Rating

This can restrict playback of adult-oriented DVD discs that you do
not want to be seen by children.

However, even when a DVD disc is marked “Adult-oriented” or so
on the label, its viewing cannot be restricted unless the restriction
level is recorded in the disc itself.

You cannot play DVD Video rated higher than the level you selected unless
you cancel the parental lock function.
For example, when you select level 7, discs rated higher than level 7 are
locked out and cannot be played.

DVD

To input password

1 Select “Set Password”.

2 Press the numeric buttons to enter password.

3 Select OK button and press ENTER.

Confirm Password display appears below Enter Password
display.

The Rating level is equivalent to the following U.S. movie ratings.

Level 7: NC-17
Level 6: R
Level 4: PG 13
Level 3: PG
Level 1: G

Notes

•

DVD-Video may or may not respond to the parental lock setting. This is not a
defect in the DVD Player. Make sure this function works with your DVD-Video.

• When the password already has been set, the screen for change of the
entered password will be displayed. In that case, enter the password (See
“Password” below).

Password

The password for rating setting, change, cancellation, etc. is set.

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4 Press the numeric buttons to enter password.

DVD

5 Select OK button and press ENTER.

Note

Be sure not to forget your password. If you should forget it, press
STANDBY/ON and 4 on the unit simultaneously to clear the
password. If the display on the unit disappears with this operation,
press the POWER switch on the unit and then press it again to
recover the display.

Customizing the Settings

Operation Setting (continued)

To change password

1 Press the numeric buttons to enter password.

2 Select OK button and press ENTER.

Password setup menu appears.

6 Press the numeric buttons to enter new password.

7 Select OK button and press ENTER.

To clear password

3 Select “Change Password”.

Enter Password menu appears.

4 Press the numeric buttons to enter new password.

5 Select OK button and press ENTER.

Confirm Password display appears below Enter Password
display.

1 Press the numeric buttons to enter password.

2 Select OK button and press ENTER.

Password setup menu appears.

3 Select “Clear Password” and press ENTER.

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Customizing the Settings

Picture-related setting

Audio output setting

Picture Setting Audio Setting

TV Aspect

This sets the screen size (4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio) according to the
connected TV.

4 x 3 Letterbox: Choose this setting if you would

prefer to see movies in their
original aspect ratio. You will see
the entire frame of the movie,
but it will occupy a smaller
portion of the screen. This
setting may result in the movie
appearing with black bars at the
top and bottom of the screen.

DVD

Dynamic Range

Dynamic Range setting allows you to “compress” the dynamic
range of a DVD’s sound track, so that you can lower the volume
without losing extremely soft signals. This is especially useful
when you are watching a movie late at night.

Off: Full dynamic range is maintained.
On: Dynamic range is reduced.

Notes

• This function works only during playback of Dolby Digital recorded discs.

• The level of Dynamic Range Reduction may differ depending on the DVD.

DVD

4 x 3 Pan Scan: Choose this setting if you want

the movie to fill the entire screen
of your TV. You won’t see part
of the picture (particularly the
right and left edge).
Some disc produced in a wide
screen format can’t be cropped in
this fashion, which means the
black bars would appear at the
top and bottom of the screen.

16 x 9 Widescreen: Choose this setting if your DVD

Player is connected to a
widescreen TV.

Notes

• The displayable picture size is preset on each DVD-Video. Therefore, the
playback picture of some DVD-Video may not conform to the picture size
you select.

• When you play a DVD-Video recorded in the 4:3 picture size only, the
playback picture always appears in the 4:3 picture size regardless of the TV
shape setting.

• If you select “16:9 Widescreen” and you own a 4:3 TV set, the DVD
playback picture will be horizontally distorted during playback. Images
will appear to be horizontally compressed. Make sure the TV Shape

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conforms to the actual TV in use.

Customizing the Settings

Audio Setting (continued)

DVD

VCD

Digital Audio Out

CD

This sets the type of audio output from the digital audio output jack.

PCM: Select when connected to a 2 channel digital stereo

amplifier (see page 16).
The DVD Player outputs sounds in the PCM format
when you play a DVD-Video disc recorded on the
Dolby Digital.
The DVD Player does not output sounds in the
PCM format when you play a DVD-Video disc
recorded on the DTS recording system.

Dolby Digital: Select when you connected to an amplifier

equipped with a Dolby Digital decorder (see page

16).
The DVD Player outputs digital audio information
in the Dolby Digital format when you play a DVD­Video recorded in the Dolby Digital recording
system.
The DVD Player does not output sounds in the
PCM format when you play a DVD-Video disc
recorded on the DTS recording system.

DTS: Select when you connected to an amplifier

equipped with a DTS decorder (see page 16).
The DVD Player outputs digital audio information
in the DTS format when you play a DVD-Video
recorded in the DTS recording system.
The DVD Player outputs sounds in the Dolby
Digital format when you play a DVD-Video disc
recorded on the Dolby Digital recording system.

Dolby Digital and DTS

The 5.1-channel digital surround format of DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS enables
you to individually play five full-range (20 Hz-20 kHz) channels (left and
right front, center, two surround channels) plus an LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel for the low-range effect sound. It will create a realistic sound
as heard in theaters and concert halls.

DOLBY DIGITAL Surround

DVD Video that have the

DTS Surround

DVD Video and CD that have the mark are recorded using this system.

Important: DTS information

If you set the Digital Audio Out setting to DTS, you must have your DVD
player connected to a receiver or decoder with the DTS feature and the disc
you play must support the DTS audio format. If you choose DTS and your
receiver, decoder or disc doesn’t support DTS, you won’t hear any audio
when you play the disc.

DIGITAL

Linear PCM

mark are recorded using this system.

DVD

VCD

CD

96KHz ⇒ 48KHz: Even in case of 96 kHz digital signal, the

DVD player will deliver 48 kHz signal out.

96KHz ⇒ 96KHz: In case of 96 kHz digital signal, the DVD

player will deliver 96 kHz signal out. In this case, your
receiver should control 96 kHz signal.

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Table of Languages

Table of Languages and Their Code No.

Code No. Language

6566
6565
6570
8381
6577
6582
7289
6583
6588
6590
6665
6985
6678
6890
6672
6673
6682
6671
7789
6669
7577
6765
9072
6779
7282
6783
6865
7876
6978
6979
6984
7079
7074
7073
7082
7089
7176
7565
6869
6976
7576
7178
7185
7265
7387
7273

Abkhazian
Afar
Afrikaans
Albanian
Ameharic
Arabic
Armenian
Assamese
Aymara
Azerbaijani
Bashkir
Basque
Bengali; Bangla
Bhutani
Bihari
Bislama
Breton
Bulgarian
Burmese
Byelorussian
Cambodian
Catalan
Chinese
Corsican
Croatian
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Esperanto
Estonian
Faroese
Fiji
Finnish
French
Frisian
Galician
Georgian
German
Greek
Greenlandic
Guarani
Gujarati
Hausa
Hebrew
Hindi

Code No. Language Code No. Language

7285
7383
7378
7365
7369
7375
7165
7384
7465
7487
7578
7583
7575
8287
7589
8278
7579
7585
7679
7665
7686
7678
7684
7775
7771
7783
7776
7784
7773
7782
7779
7778
7865
7869
7879
7967
7982
7977
8065
8083
7065
8076
8084
8185
8277
8279

Hungarian
Icelandic
Indonesian
Interlingua
Interlingue
Iunpiak
Irish
Italian
Japanese
Javanese
Kannada
Kashmiri
Kazakh
Kinyarwanda
Kirghiz
Kirundi
Korean
Kurdish
Laothian
Latin
Latvian, Lettish
Lingala
Lithuanian
Macedonian
Malagsy
Malay
Malayalam
Maltese
Maori
Marathi
Moldavian
Mongolian
Naru
Nepali
Norwegian
Occitan
Oriya
Oromo (Afan)
Panjabi
Pashto, Pushto
Persian
Polish
Portuguese
Quechua
Rhaero-Romance
Romanian

8285
8377
8371
8365
7168
8382
8372
8384
8478
8378
8368
8373
8383
8375
8376
8379
6983
8385
8387
8386
8476
8471
8465
8484
8469
8472
6679
8473
8479
8483
8482
8475
8487
8575
8582
8590
8673
8679
6789
8779
8872
7473
8979
9085

Russian
Samoan
Sangho
Sanskrit
Scots Gaelic
Serbian
Servo-Groatian
Sesotho
Setswana
Shona
Sindhi
Singhalese
Siswati
Slovak
Slovenian
Somali
Spanish
Sundanese
Swahili
Swedish
Tagalog
Tajik
Tamil
Tatar
Telugu
Thai
Tibetan
Tigrinya
Tonga
Tsonga
Turkish
Turkmen
Twi
Ukrainian
Urdu
Uzbek
Vietnamese
Volapuk
Welsh
Wolof
Xhosa
Yiddish
Yoruba
Zulu

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Troubleshooting

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Refer also to the respective instruction manuals of the
connected components and TV.

Symptoms

The DVD Player doesn’t
switch on.

Causes

• The power cord is disconnected.

• The main power is set to OFF.

• There is external noise in the computer

circuits of the DVD Player.

• The AC fuse is blown.

Remedies

• Check the connection of the power cord.

• Turn on the main power.

• Switch off the main power, then switch it on

again. If not recovered, disconnect the power
cord, then connect it again.

• Contact your nearest Onkyo service center.

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The DVD Player doesn’t start
playback.

Brightness is unstable or noise
is visible on the playback
picture.

The playback picture is
occasionally distorted.

DVD Player

Playback doesn’t follow the
course of the disc’s programs.

The picture from the DVD
Player doesn’t appear on the
TV screen.

No sound or inaccurate sound
is reproduced.

The buttons on the remote
controller and DVD Player do
not operate.

The buttons on the DVD
Player operate but the buttons
on the remote controller do
not operate.

Remote Controller

• No disc is inserted.

• The region number of the disc does not match

that of the DVD Player.

• An unplayable disc is inserted.

• The disc is placed upside down.

• The disc is not placed within the disc tray

guide.

• The disc is dirty.

• The parental lock function is activated.

• Copy protection is activated.

• The disc is dirty.

• It is in fast forward or fast reverse playback.

• The DVD Player is in repeat playback mode,

memory playback mode, or random playback
mode, etc.

• The TV is not set to receive the output signals
from the DVD Player.

• The DVD Player is not properly connected.

• A wrong sound signal conversion method

(Digital Audio Out) is selected.

• The TV is not set to receive the output signals
from the DVD Player.

• The DVD Player is not properly connected.

• Power supply fluctuations or other

abnormalities such as static electricity may
interrupt correct operation.

• No batteries are inserted in the remote
controller.

• The batteries are worn out.

• The remote controller is not pointed at the

remote sensor of the DVD Player.

• The remote controller is too far from the DVD
Player.

• Insert a disc. (Check that “DVD,” “VCD,” or
“CD” is lit in the DVD Player’s display).

• See “1. Regional Restriction Codes (Region
Number)” on page 4.

• Check the playable discs.

• Place the disc with the playback side down.

• Place the disc within the proper guide on the

disc tray.

• Eject the disc and clean it.

• Deactivate the parental lock function or

change the parental lock level.

• Connect the DVD Player directly to the TV.
Avoid connecting the DVD Player to the TV
through a VCR.

• Eject the disc and clean it.

• Sometimes a small amount of picture

distortion may appear. This is not a
malfunction.

• Resume normal playback.

• Set the TV to the DVD Player’s input.

• Check the connections to the DVD Player.

• Check the current sound signal conversion

method, and select the right setting for

“Digital Audio Out”.

• Set the TV to the DVD Player’s input.

• Check the connections to the DVD Player.

• Switch off the main power, then switch it on

again. If not recovered, disconnect the power
cord, then connect it again.

• Insert new batteries.

• Replace with new batteries.

• Point the remote controller at the remote

sensor of the DVD Player.

• Operate the remote controller within 5 m
(16 feet).

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6
18
18

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14

7

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18

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14-16

17

9

9
9

9

Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions, it may malfunction due to external noise or static electricity. If
this happens, press the POWER switch on the unit and then press it again after about five seconds.

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Specifications

http://www.onkyo.co.jp/

HOMEPAGE

DVD Player

Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption 16 W

Weight 8.2 lbs

External dimensions 17 1/8" x 3 7/8" x 12 11/16" (W/H/D)

Signal system NTSC

Frequency range (digital audio) DVD linear sound: 48 kHz sampling 4 Hz to 22 kHz

96 kHz sampling 4 Hz to 44 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio (digital audio) More than 95 dB

Audio dynamic range (digital audio) More than 95 dB

Harmonic distortion (digital audio) Less than 0.005 %

Wow and flutter Below measurable level

Operating conditions Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F), Operation status: Horizontal

Outputs

Video output 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync., pin jack × 1

S-video output (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync., Mini DIN 4-pin × 1

(C) 0.286 V (p-p), 75 Ω

Component video output (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync., pin jack × 1

(PB)/(PR) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, pin jack × 2

Audio output (digital output Optical) Optical connecter × 1

Audio output (digital output Coaxial) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, pin jack × 1

Audio output (2-Channel Audio) 2.0 V (rms), 320 Ω, pin jack (L, R) × 1

Supplied Accessories

Audio/video connection cable 1

Remote controller (RC-458DV) 1

Batteries (size AAA/R3) 2

Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

SN 29343126

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