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.
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
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS
Important Safety Instructions
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
and in the operating instructions should be adhered
to.
4.
Follow Instructions
instructions should be followed.
5.
Cleaning
let 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
– All warnings on the appliance
– All operating and use
—Unplug the appliance from the wall out-
PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A
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:
AVIS
OUVRIR
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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
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.
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.
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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Precautions—Continued
• 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:
Canadian ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION:
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
This class B digital apparatus complies with
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
Modèle pour les Canadien
REMARQUE:
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:
ATTENTION:
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
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., ).
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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Precautions—Continued
5. Never Touch this Unitwith 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 con-
ditioner 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
JPEG/DivX Video)
(North American models do not support DivX Video)
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
*2
*3
/
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 The-
ater 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 countries.
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Introduction—Continued
Disc Notes
Supported Discs
The DV-SP303/DV-SP303E supports the following
discs.
DiscLogoFormat or file type
DVD-Video
DVD-R
DVD-RW
Video CD
Audio CD
CD-R
CD-RW
JPEG CDJPEG
• 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 DVSP303/DV-SP303E.
See page 47 for
region information.
DVD-Video
DVD-Video,
VR format
Including PBC
PCM and DTS
Video CD, audio CD,
MP3, WMA, JPEG
Video CD, audio CD,
MP3, WMA, JPEG
• 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 DVSP303/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 DVSP303/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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Introduction—Continued
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
dows Media
Media
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
®
Player for Windows® XP, or Windows
®
Player 9 Series.
®
Player version 7, 7.1, Win-
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), Dan-
ish (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 incor-
rectly 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
video content (in compliance with DivX
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.
®
5, DivX® 4, DivX® 3 and DivX® VOD
®
Certified
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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Introduction—Continued
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.
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.
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.
✔
•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
Open the battery compartment, as shown.
1
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA) in
2
accordance with the polarity diagram
inside the battery compartment.
Close the battery compartment.
3
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
STAN
DB
Y/
ON
30˚
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 DVSP303/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.
DV-SP303/DV-SP303E
O
P
E
N
/C
LO
SE
30˚
PL
A
Y
Approx. 5 m
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Front & Rear Panels
For detailed information, refer to the pages in brackets.
Front Panel
15672 384
STANDBY/ON
A STANDBY/ON button [22, 24]
This button is used to set the DV-SP303/DVSP303E 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.
PLAYOPEN/CLOSE
E Disc tray [24]
Discs are loaded here.
F (OPEN/CLOSE) button [24]
This button is used to open and close the disc tray.
G Remote 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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Display
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1 Pause indicator
This indicator appears when playback is paused.
2 Play indicator
This indicator is shown during playback.
3 CHP 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.
5 Camera angle indicator
This indicator appears if the DVD-Video disc being
played features multiple camera angles.
6 PRGSVE (Progressive) indicator
This indicator appears when the Progressive Scanning function is on.
7 Repeat indicator
This indicator appears when A–B playback or
repeat playback is used.
8 REMAIN indicator
This indicator appears while the remaining time is
being displayed.
9 Message & 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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Rear Panel
DV-SP303 North American model
2 3 465
DV-SP303 Asian and Oceanian models
12 3 4865
DV-SP303E European model
2 3 48765
A OPTICAL 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).
B COAXIAL 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).
C S VIDEO VIDEO OUT[20]
This connector can be used to connect a TV or projector with an S-Video input.
D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT [20]
These sockets output component video and can be
connected to an component video input on a TV or
projector.
E VIDEO OUT [18]
This RCA/phono connector can be used to connect
a TV or projector with a composite video input.
F ANALOG AUDIO OUT [18]
These RCA/phono connectors can be connected to
analog audio inputs on your TV, hi-fi amp, or AV
receiver.
G AV 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 2channel stereo audio, composite video, S-Video,
and RGB video.
H AC 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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Remote Controller
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
J
K
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OPEN/
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PLAY
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MENU
SETUP
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
A STANDBY button [22]
This button is used to set the DV-SP303/DVSP303E to Standby.
B ON button [22]
This button is used to turn on the DV-SP303/DVSP303E.
Don’t turn on the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E until
you’ve completed, and double checked all connections (pages 17–21).
C Number 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.
D TOP MENU button [26]
This button is used to display the top menu on a
DVD-Video disc.
E Cursor /// buttons [23]
These buttons are used to navigate onscreen menus.
F RETURN button [23, 26]
This button is used to return to the main menu without saving your changes.
G AUDIO button [36]
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.
H ANGLE button [37]
This button is used to select camera angles on
DVD-Video discs.
I Stop button [25]
This button is used to stop playback.
J Fast 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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K Fast Forward / () button [25, 28,
29]
This button is used for fast forward, slow motion,
and frame-by-frame playback.
L OPEN/CLOSE button [24]
This button is used to open and close the disc tray.
M PLAY MODE button [32–35]
This button is used to open and close the Play Mode
menu.
N DISPLAY 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.
O CLEAR [34]
This button is used to cancel various functions.
P MENU 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.
Q ENTER button [23]
This button is used to start playback of the selected
title, chapter, or track, and to confirm settings.
R SETUP button [24, 38–40]
This button is used to open and close the onscreen
setup menus.
S ZOOM button [37]
This button is used with the Zoom function.
T SUBTITLE button [36]
This button is used to select subtitles on
DVD-Video discs.
U Pause button [25, 28, 29]
This button is used to pause playback.
V 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.
W Play 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.
AV Cables & Connectors
Video
C
R
P
R
//
C
B
P
B
Y
Component
video
R
P//
R
C
C
B
P
B
Y
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.
Right (red)
Left (white)
(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.
Component video separates the luminance (Y) and
color difference signals (P
picture quality. Some TV manufacturers label their
component video inputs differently.
Analog audio
Right (red)
Left (white)
Composite video
(Yellow)
Right!
Wrong!
R, PB), providing the best
S-Video
Composite
video
Scart
(European
model only)
Audio
Optical digital
(not North
American and
European
models)
Coaxial digital
Analog
S-Video provides better picture quality than composite video.
Composite video can be found on virtually all TVs,
VCRs, and video equipment.
SCART connections carry audio and video (composite, S-Video, RGB) all in one cable.
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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Basic Setup
The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables supplied with the player. In
this setup, stereo audio is played through the speakers in your TV.
VIDEO IN
TV
L
R
ANALOG
INPUT
• This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this player to your TV via a VCR
using AV cables, as the picture from this player will
not appear properly on your TV. (This player may also
not be compatible with some combination TV/VCRs
for the same reason; refer to the manufacturer for more
information.)
• When connecting to your TV as shown above, do not
set the “Component Out” setting (page 41) to “Progressive.”
1. Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT
ANALOG L/R jacks to a set of A/V inputs on
your TV.
Use the supplied AV cable (RCA/phono), connecting
the red and white plugs to the audio outputs and the
yellow plug to the video output. Make sure you
match up the left and right audio outputs with their
corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.
See page 20 if you want to use a component, SVideo cable or SCART cable for the video connection.
2. Asian, Australian and European models:
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC
INLET, then plug into a power outlet.
North American model:
Connect the power cord to power outlet.
To power outlet
Notes:
• Before unplugging the player from the power outlet,
make sure you first switch it into standby using either
the front panel STANDBY/ON button, or the remote
controller, and wait of the “OFF” message to disappear from the player’s display.
•For the above reasons, do not plug this player into a
switched power supply found on some amplifiers and
AV receivers.
Important:
• If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a progressive scan signal and switch the player to progressive, you will not be able to see any picture at all. In
this case, switch everything off and reconnect using
the supplied video cable, then switch back to Interlace
(see page 19).
Notes for North American model:
• When Component Out (page 41) is set to Progressive,
there is no video output from the VIDEO OUT (composite) and S VIDEO OUT jacks.
• If you want to display video on more than one monitor
simultaneously, make sure the player is set to Interlace.
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Switching the video output to interlace
using the front panel controls
Switch the player to standby then, using the front panel
controls, press STANDBY/ON while pressing to
switch the player back to Interlace.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
Compatibility of this player with
progressive-scan and high-definition TVs
This player is compatible with progressive video Macro
Vision System Copy Guard.
Consumers should note that not all high-definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and
may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case
of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the “standard definition’ output (Interlace). If there are questions
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model,
please contact our customer service center.
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Connecting Your TV
• Connect the DVD Player to the TV directly. If you
connect the DVD Player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, or video selector, the playback picture may be
distorted as DVD videos are copy protected.
Using S-Video
If your TV (or other equipment) has an S-Video input,
you can use this instead of the standard (composite) output for a better quality picture.
• Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the S
VIDEO VIDEO OUT to an S-Video input on your TV
(or monitor or AV receiver).
Line up the small triangle above the jack with the same
mark on the plug before plugging in.
TV
S VIDEO IN
Note:
•To set up the player for use with a progressive scan TV,
see “Video Out settings – Component Out” on
page 41.
Using SCART (European model only)
If your TV has a SCART-type AV input, you can use a
SCART cable to connect this player to your TV. This
type of connection carries both the sound and the picture,
so there’s no need to connect up the AUDIO OUT L/R
and VIDEO OUT jacks.
• Use a SCART cable (supplied) to connect the AV
CONNECTOR to an AV input on your TV.
Using Component Video
You can use the component video output instead of the
standard video out jack to connect this player to your TV
(or other equipment).
This should give you the best quality picture from the
three types of video output available.
• Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV, monitor or AV
receiver.
YPBPR
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
TV
TV
SCART
This connector can output composite video, S-Video, or
RGB video. The default setting is composite, which
should work with all TVs. Consult the manual that came
with your TV to see if you can use one of the higher quality settings. See page 41 for how to change the video output.
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Connecting to an AV Receiver
Although you can reproduce the DVD Player’s sound
from the TV speakers with the connections on page 18,
connecting with an amplifier provides you high quality
dynamic sounds.
To reproduce Dolby Digital surround and DTS surround
sound, you need to connect to an amplifier with a Dolby
Digital and DTS decoder respectively.
Before connecting
• When you connect the DVD Player to the amplifier, be
sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from
the mains before making any connections. Otherwise,
the speakers may be damaged.
• Connect the plugs securely.
To enjoy surround sound you need to connect this player
to an AV receiver using a digital output.
Asian and Australian models have both coaxial and optical digital jacks; use whichever is convenient.
North American and European models have only coaxial
digital jack.
In addition to a digital connection, we recommend also
connecting using the stereo analog connection.
To record the audio from a CD-R disc etc. to a cassette
or CDR recorder that’s connected to the AV receiver, and
when your AV receiver has Zone2, you must connect the
DV-SP303/DV-SP303E’s analog audio outputs to the AV
receiver.
You’ll probably also want to connect a video output to
your AV receiver. You can use any of the video outputs
available on this player (the illustration shows a standard
(composite) connection).
1. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on this
player to a digital input on your AV receiver.
AUDIO
OUTPUT
ANALOG
This enables you to listen to surround sound.
For an optical connection (Asian and Oceanian models
only), use an optical cable (not supplied) to connect the
“OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” jack to an optical
input on your AV receiver.
For a coaxial connection, use a coaxial cable (similar to
the supplied video cable) to connect the “COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” jack to a coaxial input on your
AV receiver.
2. Connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUT L/R and
VIDEO OUT jacks on this player to a set of analog audio and video inputs on your AV receiver.
AV receiver
DVD
IN
FRONT
L
R
The diagram shows standard video connections, but you
can alternatively use the S-Video or component video
connections if they’re available.
3. Connect the AV receiver’s video output to a video
input on your TV.
Tip:
•You usually have to connect the same kind of video
cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and
between your AV receiver and TV.
OPTICAL
Connect one
or the other
AV receiver
COAXIAL
Note:
• North American and European models have only
coaxial digital jack.
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Connecting the Power/Turning on the DV-SP303/
STANDBY/ON
ON
Remote
controller
DV-SP303E
Before connecting
• Make sure that all the connections on pages 17 – 21
are complete (the connection to a TV is required).
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
ON
ON STANDBY
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SETUP
1
American model:
Connect the power cord into the
power outlet on the wall.
Asian, Australian and European
model;
Plug the supplied power cord into
PLAYOPEN/CLOSE
the AC INLET and then into the
power outlet on the wall.
• Do not use a power cord other than the
one supplied with the DV-SP303/DVSP303E. The power cord supplied is
designed for use with the DV-SP303/
DV-SP303E and should not be used
with any other device.
•Never have the power cord disconnected from the DV-SP303/DVSP303E while the other end is plugged
into the wall outlet. Doing so may
cause an electric shock. Always connect by plugging into the wall outlet
last and disconnect by unplugging
from the wall outlet first.
RC-616DV
To a wall
outlet
2
Press STANDBY/ON on the DVSP303/DV-SP303E or ON on the
remote controller.
The DVD Player turns on.
•To put the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E in
the standby mode, press STANDBY/
ON on the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E, or
STANDBY on the remote controller.
Be sure to set the volume to minimum
before putting the DV-SP303/DVSP303E in the standby mode for the
next use to avoid sudden loud sound
reproduction.
• Setting the STANDBY/ON button to
standby does not shut off the power
completely.
Note:
• This player features a screen saver and an auto power
off function. If the player is stopped and no button is
pressed for five minutes, the screen saver starts. If the
disc tray is closed but no disc is playing and no control
is pressed for 30 minutes, the player automatically
goes into standby.
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Getting Started
Using the on-screen displays
For ease of use, this player makes extensive use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs).
All the screens are navigated in basically the same way,
using the cursor buttons (///) to change the
highlighted item and pressing ENTER to select it.
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•From here on in this manual, the word “select”
generally means use the cursor buttons to highlight
an item on-screen, then press ENTER.
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
DISPLAY
6
CLEAR
0
MENU
ENTER
SETUP
///
ENTER
SETUPRETURN
Setting up the player for your TV
If you have a widescreen (16:9) TV, you should setup the
player so that the picture will be presented correctly. If
you have a conventional (4:3) TV, you can leave the
player on the default setting and move on to the next section.
1
SETUP
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Press SETUP and select “Initial
Settings”.
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
DISPLAY
6
CLEAR
0
MENU
ENTER
SETUP
Initial Settings
SETUP
ButtonWhat it does
SETUP
Display/exit the on-screen display.
Changes the highlighted menu item.
ENTER
Selects the highlighted menu item
ENTER
(both ENTER buttons on the remote
work in exactly the same way).
RETURN
Returns to the main menu without saving changes.
2
3
4
SETUP
Select “TV Screen” from the
“Video Output” settings.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
TV Screen
Component Out
4:3 (Letter Box)
4:3 (Pan&Scan)
16:9 (Wide)
If you have a widescreen (16:9) TV,
select “16:9 (Wide)”.
If you have a conventional (4:3) TV, you
can change the setting from 4:3 (Letter
Box) to 4:3 (Pan & Scan) if you prefer.
See “Video Out settings” on page 41 for
more details.
Press SETUP to exit the menu
screen.
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STANDBY/ON
OPEN/
CLOSE
Remote
controller
Setting the language of this player’s
on-screen displays
This sets the language of this system’s on-screen displays.
1
SETUP
ON STANDBY
TOP MENU
RETURN
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
Press SETUP and select “Initial
Settings”.
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OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
DISPLAY
MENU
SETUP
Initial Settings
SETUP
Playing discs
The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD,
Video CD, DivX Video and MP3/WMA discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter.
For details on playing JPEG picture discs, see “Viewing
a JPEG slideshow” on page 29.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
ON
ON STANDBY
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OPEN/
CLOSE
MODE
DISPLAY
MENU
SETUP
OPEN/
PLAY
CLOSE
PLAYOPEN/CLOSE
24
2
3
4
SETUP
Select “OSD Language” from the
“Display” settings.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
OSD Language
Angle Indicator
English
français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
Select a language.
The on-screen language will change
according to your selection.
Press SETUP to exit the menu
screen.
1
2
If the player isn’t already on, press
STANDBY/ON to switch it on.
If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD,
also turn on your TV and make sure that
it is set to the correct video input.
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the
disc tray.
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3
Load a disc.
Load a disc with the label side facing up,
using the disc tray guide to align the disc
(if you’re loading a double-sided DVD
disc, load it with the side you want to
play face down).
4
Press (play) to start playback.
If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD, an
PLAY
on-screen menu may appear. See “DVDVideo disc menus” on page 26 and
“Video CD PBC menus” on page 27 for
more on how to navigate these.
Remote
controller
• If you’re playing an MP3/WMA disc,
it may take a few seconds before playback starts.
Notes:
•You may find with some DVD discs that some playback controls don’t work in certain parts of the disc.
This is not a malfunction.
• If a disc contains a mixture of DivX video and other
media file types (MP3, for example), first select
whether to play the DivX video files (DivX) or the
other media file types (MP3 / WMA / JPEG) from the
on-screen display.
• North American models do not support DivX Video.
Basic playback controls
The table below shows the basic controls on the remote
for playing discs. The following chapter covers other
playback features in more detail.
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ButtonWhat it does
Starts playback.
If the display shows RESUME or LAST
MEM playback starts from the resume
or last memory point (see also
“Resume and Last Memory” on
page 26.)
Pauses a disc that’s playing, or
restarts a paused disc.
Stops playback.
See also “Resume and Last Memory”
on page 26.
Press to start fast reverse scanning.
Press (play) to resume normal
playback.
Press to start fast forward scanning.
Press (play) to resume normal
playback.
Skips to the start of the current track or
chapter, then to previous tracks/chapters.
Skips to the next track or chapter.
Use to enter a title/chapter/track number.
Press ENTER to select.
• If the disc is stopped, playback starts
Numbers
from the selected title (for DVD) or
track (for CD/Video CD).
• If the disc is playing, playback jumps
to the start of the selected title (VR
mode DVD-RW), chapter (DVDVideo) or track (CD/Video CD)
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
DISPLAY
6
CLEAR
0
MENU
ENTER
SETUP
/
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Resume and Last MemoryDVD-Video disc menus
When you stop playback of a disc, RESUME is shown in
the display indicating that you can resume playback
again from that point.
If the disc tray is not opened, the next time you start playback the display shows RESUME and playback resumes
from the resume point.
With DVDs and Video CDs, if you take the disc out of
the player, the play position is stored in memory. If the
next disc you load is the same one, the display shows
LAST MEM and playback will resume.
If you want to clear the resume point, press (stop)
while RESUME is displayed.
Notes:
• The Last Memory function doesn’t work with VR format DVD-RW discs.
• If you don’t need the Last Memory function when you
stop a disc, you can press
OPEN/CLOSE to stop
playback and open the disc tray.
Many DVD-Video discs feature menus from which you
can select what you want to watch. They may also give
access to additional features, such as subtitle and audio
language selection, or special features such as slideshows. See the disc packaging for details.
Sometimes DVD-Video menus are displayed automatically when you start playback; others only appear when
you press MENU or TOP MENU.
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TOP MENU
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MODE
DISPLAY
MENU
SETUP
PLAY
///
MENU
ENTER
ButtonWhat it does
TOP MENU
Displays the “top menu” of a DVD
disc—this varies with the disc.
Displays a DVD disc menu—this var-
MENU
ies with the disc and may be the same
as the “top menu”.
///
Moves the cursor around the screen.
ENTERSelects the current menu option.
RETURN
Returns to the previously displayed
menu screen.
Highlights a numbered menu option
Numbers
(some discs only). Press ENTER to
select.
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Video CD PBC menus
Some Video CD have menus from which you can choose
what you want to watch. These are called PBC (Playback
control) menus.
You can play a PBC Video CD without having to navigate the PBC menu by starting playback using a number
button to select a track, rather than the (play) button.
Numbers
RETURN
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OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
DISPLAY
6
CLEAR
0
MENU
ENTER
SETUP
ButtonWhat it does
RETURNDisplays the PBC menu.
Numbers
Use to enter a numbered menu option.
Press ENTER to select.
Displays the previous menu page (if
there is one).
Displays the next menu page (if there
is one).
ENTER
/
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Playing discs
Notes:
• Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to
DVD discs, Video CDs, CDs, DivX Video and MP3/
JPEG discs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded.
• Some DVDs restrict the use of some functions (random or repeat, for example) in some or all parts of the
disc. This is not a malfunction.
• When playing Video CD, some of the functions are not
available during PBC playback. If you want to use
them, start the disc playing using a number button to
select a track.
• North American models do not support DivX Video.
Scanning discs
You can fast-scan discs forward or backward at four different speeds (on DivX Video, the scanning speed is
fixed).
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OPEN/
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DISPLAY
MENU
SETUP
PLAY
MODE
Playing in slow motion
You can play DVDs at four different slow motion speeds,
forwards and backwards. Video CD and DivX Video can
be played at four different forward slow motion speeds.
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/
During playback, press (pause).
Press and hold or
until slow motion playback starts.
• The slow motion speed is shown onscreen.
• There is no sound during slow motion
playback.
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PLAY
MODE
DISPLAY
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1
2
3
During playback, press or
to start scanning.
• There is no sound while scanning
DVDs, DivX Video and Video CD, and
no subtitles while scanning DVDs.
Press repeatedly to increase the
scanning speed.
• The scanning speed is shown onscreen.
To resume normal playback, press
(play).
• When scanning a Video CD playing in
PBC mode or a WMA/MP3 track,
playback automatically resumes at the
end or beginning of the track.
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when
a new chapter is reached on a DVD
disc.
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4
Press repeatedly to change the
slow motion speed.
To resume normal playback, press
(play).
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when
a new chapter is reached.
Note:
• Backward slow-motion playback does not work with
Video CD and DivX Video.
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Frame advance/frame reverse
You can advance or back up DVD discs frame-by-frame.
With Video CD and DivX Video you can only use frame
advance.
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During playback, press (pause).
OPEN/
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PLAY
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DISPLAY
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ENTER
SETUP
Viewing a JPEG slideshow
After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG picture
files, press (play) to start a slideshow from the first
folder/picture on the disc. The player displays the pictures in each folder in alphabetical order.
Pictures are automatically adjusted so that they fill as
much of the screen as possible (if the aspect ratio of the
picture is different to your TV screen you may notice
black bars at the sides, or at the top and bottom of the
screen).
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SETUP
///
MENU
ZOOM
/
2
3
Press or to reverse
or advance a frame at a time.
To resume normal playback, press
(play).
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when
a new chapter is reached.
Note:
• Backward frame-by-frame playback does not work
with Video CD.
While the slideshow is running:
ButtonWhat it does
Pauses the slideshow; press again to
restart.
Displays the previous picture.
Displays the next picture.
Pauses the slideshow and rotates the
/
displayed picture 90˚ (counter)clockwise. (Press (play) to restart slideshow).
Pauses the slideshow and flips the dis-
/
played picture horizontally or vertically.
(Press (play) to restart slideshow).
Pauses the slideshow and zooms the
ZOOM
picture. Press again to toggle between
1x, 2x and 4x zoom. (Press (play)
to restart slideshow).
MENU
Displays the Disc Navigator screen
(see below).
Notes:
• The time it takes for the player to load a file increases
with large file sizes.
• Discs can contain up to 299 folders and up to 648 folders and files combined.
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ENTER
Browsing video content with the Disc
Navigator
Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents
of a DVD or Video CD disc to find the part you want to
play.
Important:
•You can’t use the Disc Navigator with Video CD in
PBC mode.
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During playback, press SETUP
and select “Disc Navigator” from
the on-screen menu.
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Disc Navigator
SETUP
/
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• Playlist: Title – Playlist titles from a
VR mode DVD-RW disc.
• Original: Time – Thumbnails from
the Original content at 10 minute intervals.
• Playlist: Time – Thumbnails from the
Playlist at 10 minute intervals.
The screen shows up to six moving
thumbnail images displayed one after
another. To display the previous/next six
thumbnails, press / (you don’t
have to wait for all the thumbnails to finish playing to display the previous/next
page).
Select the thumbnail image for
what you want to play.
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04
Disc Navigator: Title
01- 49: - -
02
05
03
06
You can use either the cursor buttons
(///) and ENTER to select a
thumbnail, or the number buttons.
To select using the number buttons, enter
a two-digit number then press ENTER.
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Select a view option.
Disc Navigator
Title
Chapter
The options available depend on the kind
of disc loaded and whether the disc is
playing or not, but include:
• Title – Titles from a DVD-Video
disc.
• Chapter – Chapters from the current
title of a DVD-Video disc.
• Track – Tracks from a Video CD
disc.
• Time – Thumbnails from a Video CD
disc at 10 minute intervals.
• Original: Title – Original titles from
a VR mode DVD-RW disc.
Tip:
• Another way to find a particular place on a disc is to
use one of the search modes. See “Searching a disc”
on page 35.
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Browsing WMA, MP3, DivX Video and
JPEG files with the Disc Navigator
Use the Disc Navigator to find a particular file or folder
by filename.
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00:00/ 00:00 0kbps
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
DISPLAY
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ENTER
SETUP
///
ENTER
SETUP
3
To play the highlighted track or
DivX Video file, or to display the
highlighted JPEG file, press
ENTER
ENTER.
• When a WMA/MP3 or DivX Video
file is selected, playback begins, starting with the selected track, and continues until the end of the folder.
• When a JPEG file is selected, a slideshow begins, starting with that file, and
continues to the end of the folder.
Tip:
•To play the contents of the whole disc rather than just
the current folder, exit the Disc Navigator and start
playback using the (play) button.
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ENTER
Folder1
Folder2
Folder3
Folder4
Use the cursor buttons (///
) and ENTER to navigate.
Use the cursor up/down buttons ( /)
to move up and down the folder/file list.
Use the cursor left button ( ) to return
to the parent folder.
Use ENTER or cursor right ( ) to open
a highlighted folder.
•You can also return to the parent folder
by going to the top of the list to the “..”
folder, then pressing ENTER.
• When a JPEG file is highlighted, a
thumbnail image is displayed on the
right.
00:00/ 00:00 0kbps
Folder2
File1
File2
File3
File4
File5
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PLAY
MODE
Looping a section of a disc
The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two
points (A and B) within a track (CD, Video CD) or title
(DVD) that form a loop which is played over and over.
•You can’t use A-B Repeat with Video CD in PBC
mode, or WMA /MP3/DivX Video files.
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During playback, press PLAY
MODE and select “A-B Repeat”
from the list of functions on the
left.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
Press ENTER on “A(Start Point)”
to set the loop start point.
Press ENTER on “B(End Point)” to
set the loop end point.
After pressing ENTER, playback jumps
back to the start point and plays the loop.
To resume normal playback, select
“Off” from the menu.
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PLAY
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DISPLAY
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A(Start Point)
B(End Point)
Off
PLAY MODE
///
ENTER
Using repeat play
There are various repeat play options, depending on the
kind of disc loaded. It’s also possible to use repeat play
together with program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in
the program list (see “Creating a program list” on page 34).
Important:
•You can’t use Repeat play with Video CD in PBC
mode, or with WMA/MP3 discs.
•You can’t use repeat and random play at the same time.
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During playback, press PLAY
MODE and select “Repeat” from
the list of functions on the left.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
Select a repeat play option.
If program play is active, select Program
Repeat to repeat the program list, or
Repeat Off to cancel.
The repeat options available depend on
the kind of disc loaded. For example, for
DVD discs, you can select Title Repeat
or Chapter Repeat (or Repeat Off).
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
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OPEN/
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PLAY
MODE
DISPLAY
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Title Repeat
Chapter Repeat
Repeat Off
Title Repeat
Chapter Repeat
Repeat Off
PLAY MODE
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•For CDs and Video CD, select Disc
Repeat or Track Repeat (or Repeat
Off).
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Using random play
Use the random play function to play titles or chapters
(DVD-Video) or tracks (CD, Video CD) at random.
(Note that the same track/title/chapter may play more
than once.)
You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped.
Important:
• Random play remains in effect until you select Random Off from the random play menu options.
•You can’t use random play with VR format DVD-RW
discs, Video CD playing in PBC mode, WMA/MP3
discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.
•You can't use random play together with program or
repeat play.
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PLAY
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PLAY MODE
/
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PLAY
MODE
Press PLAY MODE and select
“Random” from the list of functions on the left.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
Random Title
Random Chapter
Random Off
Select a random play option.
The random play options available
depend on the kind of disc loaded. For
example, for DVD discs, you can select
Random Title or Random Chapter, (or
Random Off).
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
Random Title
Random Chapter
Random Off
•For CDs and Video CD, select On or
Off to switch random play on or off.
Tip:
• Use the following controls during random play:
ButtonWhat it does
Selects a new track/title/chapter at
random.
Returns to the beginning of the current
track/title/chapter; further presses
select another random track/title/chapter.
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Creating a program list
This feature lets you program the play order of titles/
chapters/tracks on a disc.
Important:
•You can’t use Program play with VR format DVD-RW
discs, Video CD playing in PBC mode, WMA/MP3
discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.
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///
ENTER
3
4
Use the cursor buttons and ENTER
to select a title, chapter or track for
the current step in the program list.
For a DVD disc, you can add a title or a
chapter to the program list.
Program
Program Step
01. 01
02.
03.
04.
05.
06.
07.
08.
Title 1~38
Title 01
Title 02
Title 03
Title 04
Title 05
Title 06
Title 07
Title 08
Chapter 1~4
Chapter 001
Chapter 002
Chapter 003
Chapter 004
•For a CD or Video CD, select a track to
add to the program list.
After pressing ENTER to select the title/
chapter/track, the step number automatically moves down one.
Repeat step 3 to build up a program list.
A program list can contain up to 24 titles/
chapters/tracks.
•You can insert steps into the middle of
a program list by just highlighting the
position where you want the new step
to appear and entering a title/chapter/
track number.
•To delete a step, highlight it and press
CLEAR.
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PLAY
MODE
Press PLAY MODE and select
“Program” from the list of functions on the left.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
Create/Edit
Playback Start
Playback Stop
Program Delete
Select “Create/Edit” from the list of
program options.
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To play the program list, press
(play).
Program play remains active until you
turn off program play (see below), erase
the program list (see below), eject the
disc or switch off the player.
Tip:
Use the following controls during program play:
ButtonWhat it does
Save the program list and exit the pro-
PLAY MODE
gram edit screen without starting playback (SETUP does the same).
Skip to the next step in the program list.
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Other functions available from the
program menu
There are a number of other options in the program menu
in addition to Create/Edit.
• Playback Start – Starts playback of a saved program
list
• Playback Stop – Turns off program play, but does not
erase the program list
• Program Delete – Erases the program list and turns
off program play
Searching a disc
You can search DVD discs by title or chapter number, or
by time; CDs and Video CD by track number or time;
DivX Video discs by time.
Important:
• Search functions are not available with Video CD in
PBC mode, or with WMA/MP3 discs.
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///
ENTER
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Select a search mode.
• The disc must be playing in order to
use time search.
Use the number buttons to enter a
title, chapter or track number, or a
time.
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Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random
Program
Search Mode
Title Search
Chapter Search
Time Search
Input Chapter
0 0 1
•For a time search, enter the number of
minutes and seconds into the currently
playing title (DVD) or track (CD/
Video CD) you want playback to
resume from. For example, press 4, 5,
0, 0 to have playback start from 45
minutes into the disc. For 1 hour, 20
minutes and 30 seconds, press 8, 0, 3,
0.
Press ENTER to start playback.
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MODE
RC-616DV
Press PLAY MODE and select
“Search Mode” from the list of
functions on the left.
The search options available depend on
the kind of disc loaded.
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AUDIO
Switching subtitles
Some DVD or DivX Video discs have subtitles in one or
more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which
subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle
language during playback.
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SUBTITLE
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to
select a subtitle option.
SubtitleEnglish1/2
Notes:
• Some discs only allow you to change
subtitle language from the disc menu.
Press TOP MENU or MENU to
access.
•To set subtitle preferences, see “Language settings” on page 42.
• See Displaying DivX subtitle files on page 9 for more
on DivX subtitle.
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OPEN/
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PLAY
MODE
DISPLAY
MENU
SETUP
SUBTITLE
Switching audio language/channel
When playing a DVD or DivX Video disc recorded with
dialog in two or more languages, you can switch audio
language during playback.
When playing a VR format DVD-RW disc recorded with
dual-mono audio, you can switch between the main, sub,
and mixed channels during playback.
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When playing a Video CD, you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel.
1
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select
an audio language/channel option.
The language/channel information is
shown on-screen.
Notes:
• Some DVD discs only allow you to
change audio language from the disc
menu. Press TOP MENU or MENU to
access.
•To set DVD audio language preferences, see “Language settings” on
page 42.
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PLAY
MODE
DISPLAY
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ENTER
SETUP
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MODE
Zooming the screen
Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part of the
screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while watching a DVD, DivX
Video title or Video CD, or playing a JPEG disc.
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ZOOM
2
Note:
• If you are displaying subtitles, these will disappear
when the screen is zoomed. They will reappear when
you return the screen to normal.
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SETUP
///
ZOOM
During playback, use the ZOOM
button to select the zoom factor
(Normal, 2x or 4x).
• Since DVD, DivX Video title, Video
CD and JPEG pictures have a fixed
resolution, picture quality will deteriorate, especially at 4x zoom. This is not
a malfunction.
Use the cursor buttons to change
the zoomed area.
You can change the zoom factor and the
zoomed area freely during playback.
• If the navigation square at the top of
the screen disappears, press ZOOM
again to display it.
Switching camera angles
Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two or more
angles—check the disc box for details.
When a multi-angle scene is playing, a icon appears
on screen to let you know that other angles are available
(this can be switched off if you prefer—see “Display settings” on page 42).
ANGLE
1
ANGLE
During playback (or when
paused), press ANGLE to switch
angle.
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0
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MENU
SETUP
Displaying disc information
Various track, chapter and title information, such as the
elapsed and remaining playing time can be displayed onscreen while a disc is playing.
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1
DISPLAY
To show/switch/hide the information displayed, press DISPLAY
repeatedly.
• When a disc is playing, the information appears at the top of the screen.
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Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus
Audio Settings menu
The Audio Settings menu offers features for adjusting
the way discs sound.
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SETUP
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Press SETUP and select “Audio
Settings” from the on-screen display.
Select and change settings using
the /// (cursor) buttons,
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Audio Settings
///
SETUP
and ENTER.
ENTER
Audio Settings
Equalizer
Virtual Surround
Audio DRC
Dialog
On
Off
Dialog
• Settings: High, Medium, Low, Off (default)
The Dialog feature is designed to make the dialog stand
out from other background sounds in the soundtrack.
Audio DRC
• Settings: High, Medium, Low, Off (default)
When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low volume, it’s
easy to lose the quieter sounds completely—including
some of the dialog. Switching Audio DRC (Dynamic
Range Control) to on can help by bringing up the quieter
sounds, while controlling loud peaks.
How much of a difference you hear depends on the material you’re listening to. If the material doesn’t have wide
variations in volume, you may not notice much change.
Notes:
• Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby Digital audio
sources.
• Audio DRC is only effective through the digital output
when Digital Out is set to On, and Dolby Digital Out
is set to Dolby Digital > PCM (see “Digital Audio Out
settings” on page 41).
• The effect of Audio DRC depends on your speakers
and AV receiver settings.
Virtual Surround
• Settings: On, Off (default)
Switch on Virtual Surround to enjoy realistic
surround sound effects from just two speakers.
Notes:
•Virtual Surround doesn’t work with DTS, through
either the analog or digital outputs.
• 96kHz linear PCM audio is automatically downsampled to 48kHz if Virtual Surround is switched on.
• If the player is outputting Dolby Digital, DTS or
MPEG bitstream audio (in other words, no conversion
to PCM), Virtual Surround has no effect on the audio
from the digital output. See Digital Audio Out settings
on page 41 for how to set up the digital output formats.
•How good the surround effect is varies with the disc.
Equalizer
• Settings: Rock, Pop, Live, Dance, Techno, Classic,
Soft, Off (default)
The various preset EQ curves are designed to suit various
styles of music.
Note:
• 96kHz linear PCM audio is automatically downsampled to 48kHz if the Equalizer is switched on.
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Video Adjust menu
From the Video Adjust screen you can adjust various settings that affect how the picture is presented.
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OPEN/
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DISPLAY
6
CLEAR
MENU
SETUP
Video Adjust
MODE
PLAY
ENTER
SETUP
2
3
ENTER
ENTER
Make settings using the ///
(cursor) buttons, and ENTER.
Video Adjust
Sharpness
Brightness
Contrast
Gamma
Hue
Chroma Level
Standard
0
0
Off
0
0
You can adjust the following picture
quality settings:
• Sharpness – Adjusts the sharpness
of edges in the picture (Fine, Standard, Soft).
• Brightness – Adjusts the overall
brightness (–20 to +20).
• Contrast – Adjusts the contrast
between light and dark (–16 to +16).
• Gamma – Adjusts the “warmth” of
the picture (High, Medium, Low,
Off).
• Hue – Adjusts the red/green balance
(Green 9 to Red 9).
• Chroma Level – Adjusts how satu-
rated colors appear (–9 to +9).
Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and
Chroma Level settings using the /
(cursor left/right) buttons.
Brightnessminmax
0
Press ENTER to save your settings and exit the Video Adjust
screen.
Notes:
• Depending on your TV, the picture may appear distorted if the brightness is set too high. If this happens,
lower the brightness.
• These settings for progressive scan apply to only component output.
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Initial Settings menu
Using the Initial Settings menu
The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video output settings, parental lock settings, and display settings,
among others.
If an option is grayed out it means that it cannot be
changed at the current time. This is usually because a
disc is playing. Stop the disc, then change the setting.
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2
SETUP
ENTER
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SETUP
ENTER
SETUP
Press SETUP and select “Initial
Settings”.
Initial Settings
Use the cursor buttons and
ENTER to select the setting and
option you want to set.
All the settings and options are explained
on the following pages.
Notes:
• In the table on next pages, the default setting is shown
in bold: other settings are shown in italics.
• The Digital Audio Out settings only need to be set if
you have connected the digital output of this player to
an AV receiver, or other equipment.
• Check the operating instructions supplied with your
other equipment to see which digital audio formats it’s
compatible with.
• Some settings, such as TV Screen, Audio Language
and Subtitle Language may be overridden by the DVD
disc. Often these settings can also be made from the
DVD disc menu.
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Digital Audio Out settings
SettingOptionWhat it means
Digital Out
Dolby Digital Out
DTS Out
96 kHz PCM Out
MPEG Out
OnDigital audio is output from the digital outputs.
OffNo digital audio output.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital > PCMDolby Digital audio is converted to PCM audio before being
DTS
OffNo digital audio is output when playing a DTS disc.
96kHz > 48kHz96kHz digital audio is converted to 48kHz for digital output.
96kHz96kHz digital audio is output as is at 96kHz.
MPEG > PCM
MPEGMPEG encoded digital audio is output as is.
Dolby Digital encoded digital audio is output when playing a
Dolby Digital DVD disc.
output.
DTS encoded digital audio is output when playing a DTS disc.
(Noise will be output if your amplifier/receiver is not compatible with DTS audio.)
MPEG encoded digital audio is converted to PCM audio for
digital output.
Video Out settings
SettingOptionWhat it means
TV Screen
(See also “Screen sizes
and disc formats” on
page 46.)
Component Out
AV Connector Out
(European model only)
4:3 (Letter Box)
4:3 (Pan & Scan)
16:9 (Wide)Set if you have a widescreen TV.
InterlaceSet if your TV is not compatible with progressive scan video.
Progressive
VideoOrdinary (composite) video output, compatible with all TVs.
RGB
Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are
shown with black bars top and bottom.
Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are
shown with the sides cropped so that the image fills the
screen.
Set if your TV is compatible with progressive scan video (see
your TV’s instruction manual for details). See also “Switching
the video output to interlace using the front panel controls” on
page 19.
Note that progressive scan video is only output from the component video jacks.
Note for North American model: There is no output from the
composite and S-video jacks when this setting is selected.
If your TV is compatible, this setting gives the best picture
quality.
Note that there is no output from the component jacks when
this setting is selected.
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Initial Settings menu—Continued
Language settings
SettingOptionWhat it means
English
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
DVD Menu Language
Subtitle Display
*1 This setting is your preferred audio language for DVD discs.
You can switch between the languages recorded on a DVD disc during playback using the AUDIO button.
Some DVD discs set the audio language automatically when loaded, overriding the “Audio Language” setting.
Discs with two or more audio languages usually allow you to select the audio language from the disc menu. Press MENU to access
the disc menu.
*2 This setting is your preferred subtitle language for DVD discs.
You can change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD disc during playback using the SUBTITLE button.
Some DVD discs set the subtitle language automatically when loaded, overriding the “Subtitle Language” setting.
Discs with two or more subtitle languages usually allow you to select the subtitle language from the disc menu. Press MENU to
access the disc menu.
*3 Some multilingual discs have disc menus in several languages. This setting specifies in which language the disc menus should
appear. Leave on the default setting for menus to appear in the same language as your “Subtitle Language”.
*1
*2
Languages as displayed
Other Language
English
Languages as displayed
Other Language
w/Subtitle Lang.
*3
Languages as displayed
Other Language
On
Off
If there is an English soundtrack on the disc then it will be played.
If there is the language selected on the disc, then it will be played.
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed
(see page 48).
If there is are English subtitles on the disc then they will be
displayed.
If there is the subtitle language selected on the disc, then it
will be displayed.
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed
(see page 48).
DVD disc menus will be displayed in the same language as
your selected subtitle language, if possible.
DVD disc menus will be displayed in the selected language, if
possible.
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed
(see page 48).
Subtitles are displayed according to your selected subtitle language (see above).
Subtitles are always off by default when you play a DVD disc
(note that some discs override this setting).
Display settings
SettingOptionWhat it means
OSD Language
Angle Indicator
EnglishOn-screen displays of the player are in English.
Languages as displayedOn-screen displays are shown in the language selected.
On
OffNo multi-angle indication is shown.
A camera icon is displayed on-screen during multi-angle
scenes on a DVD disc.
Optional settings
SettingOptionWhat it means
Parental Lock-See Parental Lock on page 43.
DivX VODDisplaySee About DivX
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®
VOD content on page 45.
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Initial Settings menu—Continued
Parental Lock
• Default level: Off; Default password: none; Default
Country code: us (2119)
To give you some control over what your children watch
on your DVD player, some DVD-Video discs feature a
Parental Lock level. If your player is set to a lower level
than the disc, the disc won’t play.
Some discs also support the Country Code feature. The
player does not play certain scenes on these discs,
depending on the Country Code you set.
Notes:
• Not all discs use Parental Lock, and will play without
requiring the password first.
• If you forget your password, you’ll need to reset the
player to register a new password. (see page 46)
Registering a new password
You must register a password before you can change the
Parental Lock level or enter a Country code.
1
2
123
45
789
0
3
ENTER
Select “Password”.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Parental Lock
DivX VOD
Password
Level Change
Country Code
Use the number buttons to enter a
4-digit password.
The numbers you enter show up as aster-
6
isks (*) on-screen.
Press ENTER to register the password.
You will return to the Options menu
screen.
Changing your password
To change your password, confirm your existing password then enter a new one.
1
2
ENTER
3
ENTER
Select “Password Change”.
Use the number buttons to enter
your existing password, then
press ENTER.
Enter a new password and press
ENTER.
This registers the new password and you
will return to the Options menu screen.
Setting/changing the Parental Lock
1
2
123
45
789
0
3
ENTER
Select “Level Change”.
Use number buttons to enter your
password, then press ENTER.
6
Select a new level and press
ENTER.
• Press (cursor left) repeatedly to
lock more levels (more discs will
require the password); press (cursor right) to unlock levels. You can’t
lock level 1.
This sets the new level and you will
return to the Options menu screen.
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Initial Settings menu—Continued
Setting/changing the Country code
You can find the Country code list in the adjacent column.
1
2
123
45
789
0
3
ENTER
Select “Country Code”.
Use number buttons to enter your
password, then press ENTER.
6
Select a Country code and press
ENTER.
There are two ways you can do this:
• Select by code letter: Use / (cursor up/down) to change the Country
code.
• Select by code number: Press (cursor right) then use the number buttons
to enter the 4-digit Country code.
The new Country code is set and you will
return to the Options menu screen. Note
that the new Country code doesn’t take
effect until the next disc is loaded (or the
current disc is reloaded).
Country code list
CountryCountry code
Argentina0118ar
Australia0121au
Austria0120at
Belgium0205be
Brazil0218br
Canada0301ca
Chile0312cl
China0314cn
Denmark0411dk
Finland0609fi
France0618fr
Germany0405de
Hong Kong0811hk
India0914in
Indonesia0904id
Italy0920it
Japan1016jp
Korea, Republic of1118kr
Malaysia1325my
Mexico1324mx
Netherlands1412nl
New Zealand1426nz
Norway1415no
Pakistan1611pk
Philippines1608ph
Por tugal1620pt
Russian Federation1821ru
Singapore1907sg
Spain0519es
Sweden1905se
Switzerland0308ch
Taiwan2023tw
Thailand2008th
United Kingdom0702gb
USA2119us
Country code
letter
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Initial Settings menu—Continued
About DivX® VOD content
In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content
on this player, you first need to register the player with
your DivX VOD content provider. You do this by generating a DivX VOD registration code, which you submit
to your provider.
Important:
•DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Digital
Rights Management) system. This restricts playback
of content to specific, registered devices.
• If you load a disc that contains DivX VOD content not
authorized for your player, the message Authorization
Error is displayed and the content will not play.
• Resetting the player (as described in Resetting the
player in the main Operating Instructions) will not
cause you to lose your registration code.
• North American models do not support DivX VOD.
Displaying your DivX VOD
registration code
1
SETUP
Press SETUP and select “Initial
Settings”.
Playing DivX® VOD content
Some DivX VOD content may only be playable a fixed
number of times. When you load a disc containing this
type of DivX VOD content, the remaining number of
plays is shown on-screen and you then have the option of
playing the disc (thereby using up one of the remaining
plays), or stopping. If you load a disc that contains
expired DivX VOD content (for example, content that
has zero remaining plays), the message Rental Expired is
displayed.
If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited number
of plays, then you may load the disc into your player and
play the content as often as you like, and no message will
be displayed.
2
3
Select “Options”, then “DivX
VOD”.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Parental Lock
DivX VOD
Display
Select “Display”.
Your 8-digit registration code is displayed.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
DivX VOD Registration Code
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Make a note of the code as you will need
it when you register with a DivX VOD
provider.
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Additional information
STANDBY/ON
Screen sizes and disc formatsResetting the player
DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspect
ratios, ranging from TV programs, which are generally
4:3, to Cinema- Scope widescreen movies, with an
aspect ratio of up to about 7:3.
Televisions, too, come in different aspect ratios; “standard” 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.
Widescreen TV users
If you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting
(page 41) of this player should be set to “16:9 (Wide)”.
When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format, you can
use the TV controls to select how the picture is presented. Your TV may offer various zoom and stretch
options; see the instructions that came with your TV for
details.
Please note that some movie aspect ratios are wider than
16:9, so even though you have a widescreen TV, these
discs will still play in a “letter box” style with black bars
at the top and bottom of the screen.
Standard TV users
If you have a standard TV, the “TV Screen” setting
(page 41) of this player should be set to “4:3 (Letter
Box)” or “4:3 (Pan&Scan)”, depending on which you
prefer.
Set to “4:3 (Letter Box)”, widescreen discs are shown
with black bars top and bottom.
Use this procedure to reset all the player’s settings to the
factory default.
1
2
Switch the player into standby.
Using the front panel buttons, hold
down the button and press
STANDBY/ON to switch the player
back on.
46
Set to “4:3 (Pan&Scan)”, widescreen discs are shown
with the left and right sides cropped.
Although the picture looks larger, you don’t actually see
the whole picture.
Please note that many widescreen discs override the
player’s settings so that the disc is shown in letter box
format regardless of the setting.
Note:
• Using the “16:9 (Wide)” setting with a standard 4:3
TV, or either of the “4:3” settings with a widescreen
TV, will result in a distorted picture.
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Additional information—Continued
Setting the TV system
The default setting of this player is “AUTO”, and unless
you notice that the picture is distorted when playing
some discs, you should leave it set to “AUTO”. If you
experience picture distortion with some discs, set the TV
system to match your country or region’s system. Doing
this, however, may restrict the kinds of disc you can
watch. The table below shows what kinds of disc are
compatible with each setting (“AUTO” , “PAL” and
“NTSC”).
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
1
STANDBY/ON
2
If the player is on, press STANDBY/
ON to switch it to standby.
Using the front panel controls,
hold down then press
STANDBY/ON to switch the TV system.
STANDBY/ON
The TV system changes as follows:
AUTONTSCPAL
Note:
•You have to switch the player into standby (press
STANDBY/ON) before each change.
PLAYOPEN/CLOSE
Titles, chapters and tracks
DVD discs are generally divided into one or more titles.
Titles may be further subdivided into chapters.
CD-ROMs contain folders and files. MP3 and WMA
files are referred to as tracks. Folders may contain further
folders.
.jpg
.mp3
Folder AFolder B Folder C
Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 1File 1File 2
.mp3
.mp3
.mp3
.jpg
DVD-Video regions
All DVD-Video discs carry a region mark on the case
somewhere that indicates which region(s) of the world
the disc is compatible with. Your DVD player also has a
region mark, which you can find on the rear panel. Discs
from incompatible regions will not play in this player.
Discs marked “ALL” will play in any player.
The diagram below shows the various DVD regions of
the world.
DiscPlayer setting
TypeFormat NTSCPALAUTO
DVD,
NTSC
NTSCPALNTSC
Video CD,
DivX video
CD/no disc–NTSCPAL
PA LNTSCPALPAL
NTSC or
PA L
1
2
4
2
5
6
3
5
1
2
4
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Additional information—Continued
Selecting languages using the
language code list
Some of the language options (such as “DVD Language”
in the Setup Navigator) allow you to set your prefered
language from any of the 136 languages listed in the language code list on page 49.
1
2
3
ENTER
ENTER
ON STANDBY
123
45
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TOP MENU
RETURN
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
MODE
DISPLAY
6
CLEAR
0
MENU
ENTER
SETUP
///
Select “Other Language”.
Use the / (cursor left/right)
buttons to select either a code letter or a code number.
Use the / (cursor up/down)
buttons to select a code letter or a
code number.
See “Language code list” on page 49 for
a complete list of languages and codes.
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Additional information—Continued
Language code list
Language
Japaneseja1001
Englishen0514
Frenchfr0618
Germande0405
Italianit0920
Spanishes0519
Chinesezh2608
Dutchnl1412
Por tuguesept1620
Swedishsv1922
Russianru1821
Koreanko1115
Greekel0512
Afaraa0101
Abkhazianab0102
Afrikaansaf0106
Amharicam0113
Arabicar0118
Assameseas0119
Aymaraay0125
Azerbaijaniaz0126
Bashkirba0201
Byelorussianbe0205
Bulgarianbg0207
Biharibh0208
Bislamabi0209
Bengalibn0214
Tibetanbo0215
Bretonbr0218
Catalanca0301
Corsicanco0315
Czechcs0319
Welshcy0325
Danishda0401
Bhutanidz0426
Esperantoeo0515
Estonianet0520
Basqueeu0521
Persianfa0601
Finnishfi0609
Fijifj0610
Faroesefo0615
Frisianfy0625
Irishga0701
Scots-Gaelicgd0704
Galiciangl0712
Guaranign0714
Gujaratigu0721
Hausaha0801
Hindihi0809
Croatianhr0818
Language
code
letter
Language
code
Language
Hungarianhu0821
Armenianhy0825
Interlinguaia0901
Interlingueie0905
Inupiakik0911
Indonesianin0914
Icelandicis0919
Hebrewiw0923
Yiddishji1009
Javanesejw1023
Georgianka1101
Kazakhkk1111
Greenlandickl1112
Cambodiankm1113
Kannadakn1114
Kashmiriks1119
Kurdishku1121
Kirghizky1125
Latinla1201
Lingalaln1214
Laothianlo1215
Lithuanianlt1220
Latvianlv1222
Malagasymg1307
Maorimi1309
Macedonianmk1311
Malayalamml1312
Mongolianmn1314
Moldavianmo1315
Marathimr1318
Malayms1319
Maltesemt1320
Burmesemy1325
Nauruna1401
Nepaline1405
Norwegianno1415
Occitanoc1503
Oromoom1513
Oriyaor1518
Panjabipa1601
Polishpl1612
Pashto,Push
to
Quechuaqu1721
RhaetoRomance
Kirundirn1814
Romanianro1815
Kinyarwandarw1823
Sanskritsa1901
Sindhisd1904
Language
code
letter
Language
code
ps1619
rm1813
Language
Sanghosg1907
SerboCroatian
Sinhalesesi1909
Slovaksk1911
Sloveniansl1912
Samoansm1913
Shonasn1914
Somaliso1915
Albaniansq1917
Serbiansr1918
Siswatiss1919
Sesothost1920
Sundanesesu1921
Swahilisw1923
Tamilta2001
Telugute2005
Tajiktg2007
Thaith2008
Tigrinyati2009
Tu r kmentk2011
Tagalogtl2012
Setswanatn2014
Tongato2015
Tu r kishtr2018
Tsongats2019
Tatartt2020
Tw itw2023
Ukrainianuk2111
Urduur2118
Uzbekuz2126
Vietnamesevi2209
Volapükvo2215
Wolofwo2315
Xhosaxh2408
Yo r ubayo2515
Zuluzu2621
Language
code
letter
Language
code
sh1908
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Glossary
Analog audio
An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also
“Digital audio”.
Aspect ratio
The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost
square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is
almost twice as wide as it is high).
Digital audio
An indirect representation of sound by numbers. During
recording, the sound is measured at discrete intervals
(44,100 times a second for CD audio) by an analog-todigital converter, generating a stream of numbers.
On playback, a digital-to-analog converter generates an
analog signal based on these numbers. See also “Sampling frequency” and “Analog audio”.
Dolby Digital
Using a maximum of 5.1 channels of audio,
this high quality surround system is used in many of the
finer movie theaters around the world.
The on-screen display shows which channels are active,
for example showing 3/2.1. The 3 being the two front
channels and the center channel; the 2 being the surround
channels, and the .1 being the LFE channel.
DRM
DRM (digital rights management) is a type of server
software developed to enable secure distribution of paid
content over the web, recently incorporated by WMA
(Windows Media Audio).
DTS
DTS stands for Digital Theater Systems. DTS is
a surround system different from Dolby Digital that has
become a popular surround sound format for movies.
Dynamic range
The difference between the quietest and loudest sounds
possible in an audio signal (without distorting or getting
lost in noise).
Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are capable of a very
wide dynamic range, delivering dramatic cinema-like
effects.
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File)
A file format developed by Fuji Photo Film for digital
still cameras. Digital cameras from various manufacturers use this compressed file format which carries date,
time and thumbnail information, as well as the picture
data.
File extension
A tag added to the end of a filename to indicate the type
of file. For example, “.mp3” indicates an MP3 file.
ISO 9660 format
International standard for the volume and file structure
of CD-ROM discs.
JPEG
A file format used for still images, such as photographs
and illustrations. JPEG files are identified by the file
extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”. Most digital cameras use this
format.
MP3
MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file
format. Files are recognized by their file extension
“.mp3” or “.MP3”.
MPEG audio
An audio format used on Video CDs and some DVD
discs. This unit can convert MPEG audio to PCM format
for wider compatibility with digital recorders and AV
amplifiers. See also “PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)”.
MPEG video
The video format used for Video CDs and DVDs. Video
CD uses the older MPEG-1 standard, while DVD uses
the newer and much better quality MPEG-2 standard.
PBC (PlayBack Control) (Video CD only)
A system of navigating a Video CD through on-screen
menus recorded onto the disc. Especially good for discs
that you would normally not watch from beginning to
end all at once—karaoke discs, for example.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
The most common system of encoding digital audio,
found on CDs and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a
lot of data compared to formats such as Dolby Digital
and MPEG audio. For compatibility with digital audio
recorders (CD, MD and DAT) and AV amplifiers with
digital inputs, this unit can convert Dolby Digital, DTS
and MPEG audio to PCM. See also “Digital audio”.
Regions (DVD-Video only)
These associate discs and players with particular areas of
the world. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of
your unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs are
compatible with more than one region (or all regions).
Sampling frequency
The rate at which sound is measured to be turned into
digital audio data. The higher the rate, the better the
sound quality, but the more digital information is generated. Standard CD audio has a sampling frequency of
44.1kHz, which means 44,100 samples (measurements)
per second. See also “Digital audio”.
WMA
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to
an audio compression technology developed by
Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by
using Windows Media Player version 8 or Windows
Media Player for Windows XP.
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble using your DV-SP303/DV-SP303E, check the following table for possible causes and remedies.
If you still can’t resolve the issue yourself, please contact your Onkyo dealer.
SymptomsCausesRemedies
Connect the power cord to a suitable wall outlet
(page 22).
Turn off the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E, wait five seconds, then try turning it on again. If that fails, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, wait
five seconds, reconnect it, then try turning it on
again.
Place the disc in the center of the disc tray
(page 25).
Use only compatible discs (page 8).
Place the disc in the center of the disc tray
(page 25).
Turn off the Parental Lock function (page 43).
If the region number on the disc does not match
the region number on the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E,
the disc can’t be played (page 47).
A little picture distortion may occur when using
these functions. This is normal.
Connect the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E directly to
your TV (page 18).
On your TV, select the input to which the DVSP303/DV-SP303E is connected.
Check the video cable and correct as necessary
(page 18).
Before you disconnect the power cord, set the DVSP303/DV-SP303E to Standby by pressing the
[STANDBY/ON] button, and wait until “OFF”
has disappeared from the display.
Connect the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E directly to
your TV (page 18).
Reset the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E to its initial settings (page 40).
Select normal playback (pages 32–34).
Turn off the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E, wait five seconds, then turn it on again. If that doesn’t resolve
the issue, disconnect the power cord from the wall
outlet, wait five seconds, reconnect it, then try
again.
Can’t turn on the DVSP303/DV-SP303E?
The disc tray won’t
close properly?
Can’t start playback?
The picture distorts
occasionally?
Picture instability or
DVD Player
noise?
No picture?
Settings are not saved?
Brightness is unstable
or the picture is noisy?
Chapters or tracks don’t
play in the correct
order?
Buttons on the DVSP303/DV-SP303E and
remote controller don’t
work?
The power cord is not connected.
External interference is affecting the DVSP303/DV-SP303E’s digital circuitry.
The disc is not centered in the disc tray.
The disc is dirty.Remove the disc and clean it (page 10).
No disc is loaded.Load a disc (page 25).
The disc cannot be played because it’s
incompatible.
The disc is upside down.Load the disc the correct way up (page 25).
The disc is not centered in the disc tray.
The disc is dirty.Remove the disc and clean it (page 10).
The disc uses parental lock and the Paren-
tal Lock function is on.
The DVD-Video disc is intended for use
in another region.
The disc is dirty.Remove the disc and clean it (page 10).
You’re using the Fast Forward or Fast
Reverse function.
The DV-SP303/DV-SP303E is connected
to your TV via a VCR or other video
equipment and a copy-protection system
is affecting the picture.
The wrong input source is selected on
your TV.
The video cable is not connected properly.
If there’s a power failure, or the power
cord is disconnected inadvertently, any
settings are lost.
The DV-SP303/DV-SP303E is connected
to your TV via a VCR or other video
equipment and a copy-protection system
is affecting the picture.
Your TV doesn’t support progressive
scanning.
You are using repeat playback, program
playback, or random playback.
Power supply voltage fluctuations and
other anomalies, such as static electricity,
can interfere with normal operation.
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Troubleshooting—Continued
No sound?
The picture appears
stretched or the wrong
shape?
Audio CD playback
skips or jumps or is
noisy?
An audio CD is loaded
but the DV-SP303/DV-
DVD Player
SP303E displays “NO
DISC”?
The first track doesn’t
play?
Locating a specific
point takes longer than
usual?
Playback starts in the
middle of a track?
Some sections of a
track are skipped?
Playback stops in the
middle of a track?
The DV-SP303/DVSP303E displays the
wrong messages?
Some MP3 files don’t
play?
The 96 kHz PCM Out setting is set to
“96 kHz.”
The Digital Out setting is set to “Off.”Change the Digital Out setting to “On” (page 41).
The wrong input source is selected on
your TV, hi-fi amp, or AV receiver.
The audio cable is not connected properly.
The TV, hi-fi amp, or AV receiver connected to the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E’s
audio outputs is either not on or its volume
is turned down.
A DV-SP303/DV-SP303E Digital Audio
Out setting is set incorrectly.
Playback is paused.Resume playback (page 26).
The DVD-Video disc or CD uses the DTS
audio format and you are using the analog
outputs.
The TV Screen setting is wrong.
The loaded audio CD uses copy control.
MP3 files without a “.mp3” or “.MP3”
filename extension are not recognized.
The MP3 disc contains over 299 folders
and 648 folders and files combined.
The MP3 disc is a multisession disc.
Change the 96 kHz PCM Out setting to “96 kHz >
48 kHz,” or use analog connections (page 41).
On your TV, hi-fi amp, or AV receiver, select the
input to which the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E is connected.
Check the audio cable and correct as necessary
(page 21).
Turn on the TV, hi-fi amp, or AV receiver and set
its volume as appropriate.
Check the Digital Audio Out settings and correct
as necessary (page 41).
DTS audio is only output by the digital outputs. To
play DTS material you need to connect one of the
DV-SP303/DV-SP303E’s digital outputs to a digital input on a hi-fi amp or AV receiver that has a
DTS decoder built-in (page 21).
Set the TV Screen setting to match the aspect ratio
of your TV (page 41).
Copy-controlled CDs are special discs that don’t
conform to the audio CD standard and, therefore,
may not work properly with the DV-SP303/DVSP303E.
Use the correct filename extension (page 8).
The DV-SP303/DV-SP303E recognizes only the
first 299 folders and 648 folders and files combined. Folders in excess of this aren’t recognized
and cannot be played (page 8).
The DV-SP303/DV-SP303E doesn’t fully support
multisession discs. Only files in the first session
can be played (page 8).
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Troubleshooting—Continued
Can’t play MP3/WMA/
JPEG discs?
Can’t select MP3 files?
Can’t play WMA files?
DVD Player
Can’t view JPEG files?
Buttons on the DVSP303/DV-SP303E work
OK but those on the
remote controller
don’t?
Remote Controller
The disc is not ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 format.
The disc has not been finalized.Finalize the disc (page 8).
MP3 files without a “.mp3” or “.MP3”
filename extension are not recognized.
WMA files without a “.wma” or “.WMA”
filename extension are not recognized.
The WMA file’s copyright option is on.Don’t use the copyright option (page 9).
JPEG files without a “.jpg” or “.JPG” file-
name extension are not recognized.
Only Baseline JPEG files are supported.
Progressive JPEG files are not.
There are no batteries in the remote
controller.
The batteries are flat.Replace with new batteries (page 11).
The batteries are installed incorrectly.
You’re not pointing the remote controller
at the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E’s remote
sensor.
You’re too far away from the DV-SP303/
DV-SP303E.
A strong light source is interfering with
the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E’s remote sensor.
If the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E is installed
in a cabinet with colored glass doors, the
remote controller may not work reliably
when the doors are closed.
Correct format should be used when recording is
ISO 9660 and closed session (page 8).
Use the correct filename extension (page 8).
Use the correct filename extension (page 8).
Use the correct filename extension (page 8).
Use Baseline JPEG files (page 9).
Install new batteries (page 11).
Check the batteries and correct as necessary
(page 11).
Point the remote controller at the DV-SP303/DVSP303E’s remote sensor (page 11).
Use the remote controller closer to the DV-SP303/
DV-SP303E (page 11). The remote controller has
a range of approximately 5 meters.
Make sure that the DV-SP303/DV-SP303E is not
subjected to direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Relocate if necessary.
Open the doors, or use a cabinet without colored
glass.
The DV-SP303/DV-SP303E contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe interference, noise from an external source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely even
that this should happen, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it back in
again.
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Specifications
Signal SystemNTSC/PAL/AUTO
Composite Video Output/Impedance1.0 V (p-p)/75 Ω negative sync, RCA/phono
S-Video Output/Impedance
Component Video Output/Impedance
AV Connector (European model only)1.0 V (p-p)/75 Ω, Scart
Frequency response
S/N Ratio106 dB
Audio Dynamic Range96 dB
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)0.002 % (1 kHz)
Wow and FlutterBelow threshold of measurability
Audio Output (Digital Optical)–22.5 dBm (Asian and Oceanian models only)
Audio Output/Impedance (Digital Coaxial)0.5 V (p-p)/75 Ω
Audio Output/Impedance (Analog)2.0 V (rms)/440 Ω
DVD Linear Sound
Audio CD4 Hz–20 kHz (44.1 kHz)
■ General
Y: 1.0 V (p-p)/75 Ω negative sync, 4-pin mini DIN
C: 0.286 V (p-p)/75 Ω
Y: 1.0 V (p-p)/75 Ω
PB/PR: 0.7 V (p-p)/75 Ω RCA/ phono
4 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz)
4 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz)
AC 120 V, 60 Hz (North American model)
Power Supply
Power Consumption7 W
Stand-by Power Consumption
Dimensions (W x H x D)435 W x 61 H x 215.5 D mm
Weight1.8 kg
Operation Condition Temperature+5˚ C to +40˚ C
Disc Compatibility
AC 110–127/220–240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz (Asian model)
AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz (European and Oceanian models)
0.5 W (North American model)
0.75 W (Asian, European and Oceanian models)
DVD-video, DVD-R/RW, Audio CD, CD-R/RW, Video CD, MP3,
WMA, JPEG, *DivX Video (*not North American model)
Disc that have not been property finalized may only be partially
playable or not playable at all
Specifications and features subject to change without notice.