Paso Sound PDVD01U User Manual

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DV-D01U

DVD PLAYER

OWNER'S MANUAL

D00975220A

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 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.

This app li ance has a seri al nu mb er
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number and
retain them for your records.
Model number

Serial number

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For U.S.A.

TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide re asonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordan ce with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.

CAUTION

Changes or modi ficat ions to this equi pment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

For the customers in Europe

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment,
this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

Pour les utilisateurs en Europe

AVERTISSEMENT

Il s'ag i t d 'un pr o d uit de Cl a sse A. Da n s u n
env ir onn em ent domes tiq ue, ce t ap parei l pe ut
provoqu er des interfé rence s radi o, dan s ce cas
l'utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures
appropriées.

Für Kunden in Europa

Warnung

Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstö
rung nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann
im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen versursachen; in
diese m Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden,
angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür
aufzukommen.

CE Marking Information

a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4
b) Peak inrush current: 2.6 A

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not blo ck any ventilat ion openings. Instal l in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do n ot inst all n ear any hea t so u rc es s uch a s

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Prot ect th e powe r cord from b ei ng w al ked on

or p inche d pa rti cular ly a t pl ugs , conv eni enc e
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

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Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as

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vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such

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as a book case or similar unit.

The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power

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from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off
position.

The apparatus should be located close enough to the

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AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord
plug at any time.

An apparatus with Class I construction shall be con-

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nected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding
connection.

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) should

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not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head-

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phones can cause hearing loss.

The equipment draws nominal non-operating power

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from th e AC ou tl et with its STA ND -BY/ ON in the
Stand-By position.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

Safety Information

1

For USA

This product has been designed and manufactured
according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter
1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for
Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as
a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invis­ible laser radiation during operation because invis­ible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is
completely confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown at 1.

Rack-mounting the Unit

If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of
space above it and 4 inch (10 cm) or more of space
at the rear.

Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a
standard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown in this
section. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.

CAUTION

DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING

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USING A SCREWDRIVER.

USE OF CONT ROLS O R ADJUS TMENT S OR

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PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HE REIN M AY R ESULT I N
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

IF THIS PROD U C T D E V ELOPS T R OUBLE,

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CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT
IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.

Optical pickup:

Type : OPA-652PH
Manufacturer : Arima Devices Co, Ltd.
Laser output :
Wavelength : DVD/650 to 660 nm
CD/770 to 810 nm

Less than 0.5 mW on the objective lens

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Table of contents

Introducton ..............................................2

Notes on handling ..................................................... 2

Supplied accessories .................................................. 2

About discs ............................................... 3

Playable disc types .................................................... 3

Playable file types ..................................................... 4

Description of parts and controls .......... 5

Connections ............................................. 7

Connecting a TV ........................................................ 7

Connecting to a stereo amplifier/receiver .............. 8

Connecting to a digital component ......................... 8

Connecting the power cord ...................................... 8

RS-232C connector ..................................................... 8

Basic operations ...................................... 9

Turning the unit on/off ............................................. 9

Adjusting the brightness of the indications

[DIMMER] ................................................................. 9

Changing the scan mode ........................................ 10

Playback .................................................. 11

Basic playback ...........................................................11

One Touch Replay .....................................................13

Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ............................13

Skip to the beginning of a desired selection ....... 14

Skipping at about 5-minute intervals ................... 14

Locating a desired title/group using number

buttons ................................................................... 14

Selecting the desired title/ playlist from the control

display ......................................................................15

Advanced operation .............................. 16

Using the on-screen bar ......................................... 16

Playing from a specified position on a disc ...........17

Using the file control display ................................. 19

Resume Playback ..................................................... 19

Selecting a view angle ............................................ 19

Selecting the subtitle .............................................. 20

Selecting the audio ................................................. 20

Special picture playback ......................................... 21

Program Playback .................................................... 22

Random Playback .................................................... 22

Repeat Playback ....................................................... 22

Tray lock ................................................................... 24

Selecting a still picture on a DVD AUDIO disc ...... 24

Playing back a bonus group of a DVD AUDIO

disc .......................................................................... 24

Setting DVD preferences ......................25

Using the setup menus ........................................... 25

Menu description..................................................... 25

RS-232C interface ................................... 28

Specifications ........................................................... 28

Command ................................................................. 28

References .............................................. 37

Maintenance ............................................................ 37

Troubleshooting ...................................................... 37

Specifications ........................................................... 38

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Introduction

Paste

Sticker

Label sticker

Notes on handling

Important cautions

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Installation of the unit

Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too

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cold; between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).
Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.

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Do not use the unit in a place subject to vibration.

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Power cord

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

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A small amount of power is always consumed while the power

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cord is connected to the wall outlet.
When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet, always

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pull on the plug, not the power cord.
Do not use the power cord supplied with this unit on other

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devices.

To prevent malfunctions of the unit

There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes

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wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
Do not insert any metallic object into the unit.

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Do not use any non-standard shape disc (like a heart, flower

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or credit card, etc.) available on the market, because it may
damage the unit.
Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it

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may damage the unit.

Safety precautions

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Avoid moisture, water and dust

Do not place the unit in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight and do not place it
near a heating device.

When you are away

When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended
period of time, disconnect the power cord plugs from the wall
outlet.

Do not block the vents

Blocking the vents may damage the unit.

Care of the cabinet

When cleaning the unit, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant
instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use
benzene, thinner or other organic solvents including disinfec­tants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.

If water gets inside the unit

Turn the unit off and disconnect the power cord plug from the
wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase.
Using the unit in this condition may cause a fire or electrical
shock.

Note about copyright laws

Check the copyright laws in your country before recording
from the discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe
copyright laws.

Note about copyguard system

The discs are protected by copyguard system. When you
connect the unit to your VCR directly, the copyguard system
activates and the picture may not be played back correctly.

Supplied accessories

In addition to this manual, the DV-D01U has been packed with
the following:

Remote control (1)

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Batteries (2)

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Audio/video cable (Yellow/White/Red) (1)

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Component video cable (Red/Green/Blue) (1)

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Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items are missing.

NOTE

The batteries are not supplied for Taiwan.

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About discs

Playable disc types

This unit has been designed to play back the following discs:

DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO (2-channel only)

VCD SVCD

Audio CD

The P in the list below shows available disc types and record­ing formats.

Disc type

Recording
format

CD-R /-RW

DVD Video —
DVD VR —
DVD Audio —
VCD/SVCD
Audio CD
MP3
WMA
WAV
JPEG

P

ASF
MPEG-2
MPEG-1

P
P

DivX

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P
P
P P
P P
P P

*3

P P

*3

*3

P P

*1

DVD-R

P P
P P
P P

—
— —

*2

*2

*2

*2

P

*2

*2

P

*2

P

*2

DVD-RW

—

*2

P

*2

P

*2

P

*2

P

*2

P

*2

P

*2

P

*2

P

Notes on DVD-R and DVD-RW

This unit does not support “multi-border” disc.

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This unit does not support a disc recorded with DVD VR

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format.

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

This unit can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded with ISO 9660

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format.
This unit suppor ts “multi-session” discs (up to 12 sessions).

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This unit cannot play “packet write” discs.

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Region code of DVD VIDEO

DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own
Region Code numbers. This unit can play back DVD VIDEO
discs whose Region Code numbers include the unit’s Region
Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.

Example of playable DVD:

If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded,

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“REGION CODE ER ROR!” appears on the TV screen and
playback cannot start.

Some discs may not be played back because of their disc char­acteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.

Unplayable discs

DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the
speakers.

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This unit can play finalized discs only.

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Recorded with UDF Bridge format.

*3

This unit may not be able to play back a file if the file size is

too large.

It is possible to play back f inalized +R/+RW (DVD Video

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Format only) discs. “DVD” lights on the display window when
a +R/+RW disc is loaded.
Super Audio CDs (SACD) compatible with conventional CD

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players can be played.
For U.S.A., Canada and Asia: This unit accommodates the

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NTSC system, and also can play discs recorded with PAL
system. Note that PAL video signal on a disc is converted to
the NTSC signal and output.
For Europe: This unit is compatible with PAL DVDs, and it
can also play discs recorded with NTSC data. Note that the
NTSC video signal on the disc is converted to a PAL signal
for final output.
The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the

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“Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use
of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be
recommended.

On some DVD VIDEOs, VCDs or SVCDs, their actual

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operation may be different from what is explained in this
manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc
structure, not a malfunction of this unit.

DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing
Corporation.

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About discs

Playable file types

For all playable files

The unit can only recognize and play files with one of the

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following extensions, which can be in any combination of
upper and lower case;

MP3: “.MP3”, “.mp3”
WMA: “.WMA”, “.wma”
WAV: “.WAV”, “.wav”
JPEG: “.JPG”, “.JPEG”, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”
ASF: “.ASF”, “.asf”
MPEG-2/MPEG-1: “.MPG”, “.MPEG”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”
DivX: “.DIVX”, “.DIV”, “.divx”, “.div”, and “.AVI”, “.avi”

The unit recognizes up to 150 tracks (files) per group, 99

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groups per disc/device, and the total number of the tracks
(files) that the unit can play is 4000.
Some files may not be played back normally because of their

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disc characteristics or recording conditions.
MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX files

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require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity
of the directory/file configuration.)
If different kinds of files are mixed, set the FILE TYPE

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setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting
for the data to be read (“AUDIO”, “STILL PICTURE” or
“VIDEO”). (See page 26.)

For MP3/WMA/WAV files

The unit supports MP3/WMA/WAV files recorded with a bit

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rate of 32 – 320 kbps and a sampling frequency of 16 kHz,

22.05 kHz, 24 kHz*, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.
If the track information (track title, artist, and album name,

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etc.) is recorded, it appears in the file control display on the
TV screen. (See page 19.)
We recommend to record each piece of material (song)

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at a sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of
128 (96*) kbps.

For WMA only

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For JPEG files

We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a

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file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480,
it will take a longer time to be displayed.)
This unit can only play baseline JPEG files.

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For ASF files

The unit supports the types of the advanced simple profile as

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MPEG-4 files (MPEG-4 ASF).
The unit supports MPEG-4 files with the following

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conditions:
File format: ASF
Visual profile: MPEG-4 SP (Simple Profile)
Audio CODEC: G.726
Max. picture size: 352 x 288 (CIF)
Max. bit rate: 384 kbps

For MPEG-2/MPEG-1 files

The stream format should conform to MPEG unit/program

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stream.
720 x 576 pixels (25 fps)/720 x 480 pixels (30 fps) is

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recommended for the highest resolution.
This unit also supports the resolutions of 352 x 576/480 x 576/

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352 x 288 pixels (25 fps) and 352 x 480/480 x 480/352 x 240
pixels (30 fps).
The file format should be MP@ML (Main Profile at Main

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Level)/SP@ML (Simple Profile at Main Level)/MP@LL
(Main Profile at Low Level).
Audio streams should conform to MPEG1 Audio Layer-2 or

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MPEG2 Audio Layer-2.

For DivX files

The unit supports DivX 6.x, 5.x, 4.x and 3.11.

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The unit supports DivX files whose resolution is 720 x 480

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pixels or less (30 fps), and 720 x 576 pixels or less (25 fps).
Audio stream should conform to Dolby Digital (including

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multi channel) or MPEG1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3).
The unit does not support GMC (Global Motion Compression).

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The file encoded in the interlaced scanning mode may not be

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played back correctly.
The unit has its own Registration Code for DivX playback.

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If necessary, you can confirm the Registration Code of your

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unit using the OTHERS menu. (See page 27.)

This product incorporates copyright protection technology

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that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of

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Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT

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COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD
IS PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGING IN PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITIES.
DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are

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trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
Official DivX® Ultra Certified product

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Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with

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enhanced playback of DivX® media files and the DivX® Media
Format

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Description of parts and controls

7

10 24

12

12 22 19

10

9 11 11

6

13

11 11 11

12 24 22

Remote Sensor:

22, 23

12 12

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7 7, 8 138

7 7 8 8 7

Front panel

The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described.

Display window

Rear panel

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Description of parts and controls

9

11

14

17

25

13, 14, 17

11
11

13, 21

15, 17

13
24
19
20
12

10 - 25

22

14

13, 14, 17

15, 17

11

20

22

9

22

21

13, 21

10, 21

16 - 24

R6P (UM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell
batteries (supplied)

Remote Control

Putting batteries in the remote control

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,
replace both batteries.

CAUTION

Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

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NOTE

The batteries are not supplied for Taiwan.

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Operating the unit from the remote control

Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the unit.

Do not block the remote sensor.

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Connections

TV

The unit

To HDMI input

HDMI cable (not supplied)

The unit

To component

video input

TV

Component video cable (supplied)

Connecting a TV

Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV

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via a VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR.
You need to set “MONITOR TYPE” in the PICTURE menu

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correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV. (See page 26.)

To connect a conventional TV

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The unit

TV

Audio/video cable (supplied)

To connect a TV equipped with the HDMI

·

terminal

HDMI connection allows you to enjoy high quality picture on
your HDMI equipped TV with high-definition digital video
signals.
You can select the type of video signal from 480p (NTSC),
576p (PAL), 1080i or 720p. (See page 10.)

Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.

To connect a TV equipped with the

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component video input jacks

With analog video connection, you can get better picture

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quality in the order - Component video > S-video > Composite
video.
If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a

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high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to
active. (See page 10.)

NOTE

While playing back DivX/ASF files, this unit outputs only

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progressive signals from the component video jacks. When
your TV does not support progressive video input, connect the
TV through S-video or composite video jack.
If the component video input jacks of your TV are of the BNC

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type, use a plug adapter (not supplied) to convert the pin plugs
to BNC plugs.

NOTE

This unit outputs the audio signal of 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or

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32 kHz Linear PCM from HDMI terminal. Set “DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT” in the AUDIO menu to “PCM ONLY”.
(See page 26.)
HDMI indicator lights on the display window when the unit

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and the TV recognize each other and are ready to send and
receive signals.
When you enjoy HDCP contents, sound and picture may not

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be transmitted to the speakers and TV for a few seconds in the
beginning for confirmation.

About DVD AUDIO

This unit outputs DVD AUDIO through either analog

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AUDIO OUT or HDMI.
Down-mixed tracks output through AUDIO OUT (L/R).

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If HDMI input on the device connected to this unit does

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not support DVD AUDIO, the signal output through the
HDMI on this unit will be muted.

To connect a TV equipped with an S-video

·

jack

The unit

TV

To audio input

Align
the T

marks.

Audio cable (not supplied)

S-video cable (not supplied)

To S-video
input

What is HDMI?

The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the
standard interface for the next-generation TV. By connect­ing this unit and a TV with the HDMI cable, digital video
signals and audio signals are transmitted through the cable.
You can enjoy digital video and sound without AD/DA
conversion with easy connection.
In addition, this unit is compatible with HDCP (High­Bandwidth Digital Content Protection), and HDCP contents can
be viewed if you connect a HDCP compatible TV to this unit.

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Connections

Audio cable
(not supplied)

The unit

To audio input

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

Digital device

To digital optical input

The unit

Power cable
(Supplied)

Plug into AC outlet

Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.

Connecting to a stereo amplifier/ receiver

You can enjoy high-quality audio by connecting the unit’s audio
output to an amplif ier or receiver.

The unit

Audio cable
(not supplied)

To audio input

Amplif ier

or receiver

NOTE

When you connect the unit’s DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) to

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a digital audio device, before using, set “DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT” in the AUDIO menu correctly according to the
connected audio device. If “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” is
not set correctly, loud noise may be generated from speakers,
causing damage to them. See “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT”
on page 26.
When connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI and to an

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amplifier using DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL), set “DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT” in the AUDIO menu to “PCM ONLY” to
enjoy sound from the TV. To enjoy sound from the amplifier,
set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” to “STREAM/PCM”. (See
page 26.)
When you connect the unit’s DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) to

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a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder (or amplifier with a built-in
decoder) to enjoy surround sound, the unit’s “D. RANGE
COMPRESSION” setting in the “AUDIO” menu is invalid.
Make appropriate surround audio settings on the decoder.

Connecting the power cord

Make sure that all other connections have been completed.

NOTE

When using the unit with a stereo amplifier or receiver, set

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“DOWN MIX” in the AUDIO menu to “STEREO”. (See page

27.)

Connecting to a digital component

You can enhance the sound quality by connecting the unit’s
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) to the digital input of an ampli­fier by using an optional digital cable. If you connect the unit
to a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG multichannel decoder or
an amplifier with built-in decoder by using an optional digital
cable, you can enjoy high-quality surround sound.
With digital connection, depending on the disc type, there may
be no audio output from the digital output. It is advisable to also
make an analog connection.

CAUTION

Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the unit.

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Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When

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unplugging the cord, always grasp and pull the plug so as not
to damage the cord.

RS-232C connector

Connect a suitable external device to control the unit using
RS-232C protocol. (See page 28.)

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Basic operations

NOW READING

“OPEN”/”CLOSE”:
Appears when opening or closing the disc tray.
“NOW READING”:
Appears when the system is reading the disc/file
information.
“REGION CODE ER ROR!”:
Appears when the Region Code of the DVD VIDEO does
not match the code the system supports. The disc cannot
be played back.
“NO DISC”:
Appears when no disc is loaded.
“CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC”:
Appears when unplayable disc is loaded.

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DIMMER

SCAN

PROGRESSIVE

STAND-BY/ON

Cursors/ENTER

STOP

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY

STAND-BY/ON

The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most
of the operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on
the unit same as on the remote control for operations unless
otherwise noted.

The buttons described below are used on pages 9 and

10.

Turning the unit on/off

Press STAND-BY/ON.

The following messages will appear on the TV screen.

NOTE

A small amount of power is consumed even when the power

•
is turned off. This is called standby mode. Unplug the power
cord from the AC outlet to turn the power off completely.
You can also turn on the unit by pressing the following

•
buttons;

The ø button on the unit or OPEN/CLOSE on the remote

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control
The ¥ (play button) on the unit or remote control

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When connecting your TV through HDMI terminal, turn on

•
the TV before tur ning on the unit; otherwise, the following
phenomena may happen depending on the TV.

The scan mode setting (see page 10) is changed.

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The sound comes out from the speakers on TV even

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though “HDMI AUDIO OUT” in the AUDIO menu (see

page 27) is set to “OFF”.
If the above phenomena happen, turn off the unit and turn it
back on, then set the scan mode again.

Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER]

Press DIMMER.

Each time you press the button, you can change the brightness
level in 3 steps.

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Basic operations

Changing the scan mode

The unit can be accommodated to your TV’s scan mode.

NOTE

To use the unit in the progressive mode, it is required that

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the unit is connected to the TV by using an HDMI cable or a
component video cable (supplied). (See page 7.)

While DVD stopped

·

Press and hold PROGRESSIVE SCAN for 2

1.

seconds.

Currently selected scan mode appears on the display
window.

Press Cursor ¥/˙ to select the desired

2.

mode.

Each time you press the button, the scan mode changes as
follows:

When connecting the TV with the component video

·

cable:

For U.S.A./Canada

480i* Ĩ 480p*

See page 9 for button locations.

480p/576p/720p indicates 480/720 scanning lines with

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progressive format.

Generally, you can get better picture quality by selecting

•
the larger the number of scanning lines.
You can get better picture quality in the progressive mode

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than in the interlace mode.

Press ENTER while the selected mode

3.

is displayed.

When the progressive mode is selected, the PROGRESSIVE
indicator lights on the display window.

NOTE

When selecting “1080i”, the picture shrinks vertically.

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Changing the scan mode does not take effect when connecting

•
the TV with the S-video or video cable.
Although the picture may be distorted when you press

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ENTER, this is not a malfunction of the unit.

There are some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs

•
that are not fully compatible with this unit, resulting in an
unnatural picture when playing back a DVD VIDEO in
the progressive scan mode. In such a case, change the scan
mode to the interlace mode.

For Europe

576i* Ĩ 576p*

For Asia

NT480i* Ĩ NT480p* Ĩ PAL576i Ĩ PAL576p

When connecting the TV with the HDMI cable

·

For U.S.A./Canada

AUTO Ĩ 480p* Ĩ 720p* Ĩ 1080i*

Ĩ (back to the beginning)

For Europe:

AUTO Ĩ 576p* Ĩ 720p* Ĩ 1080i*

Ĩ (back to the beginning)

For Asia:

AUTO Ĩ NT480p* Ĩ NT720p* Ĩ
NT1080i* Ĩ PAL576p* Ĩ PAL720p* Ĩ
PAL1080i* Ĩ (back to the beginning)

When selecting “AUTO”, the unit outputs the video

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signal to get the best picture quality on your TV
according to the High-Definition video signal compat­ibility of the TV.
When selecting “AUTO”, “1080i”, or “720p”, the unit

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up-convert the SD signal to 1080i or 720p.
When “1080i” or “720p” is selected, the HD indicator

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lights on the display window.
When “1080i” or “720p” are selected, the following

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signals are out through the each output jack.
Component video jacks: NTSC 480p, PAL576p
S-video/composite video jacks: NTSC 480i, PAL 576i

480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 1080i, and 720p indicate the

*

number of scanning lines and scanning format of a video
signal.

480i/576i/1080i indicates 480/1080 scanning lines with

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interlaced format.