DV-250
DVD Player
DV-353
DV-251
DV-250
Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT
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.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the
product and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and
use instructions should be followed.
CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. The product should be
cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry
cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine,
insecticides or other volatile liquids since they
may corrode the cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this
product near water — for example, near a
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming
pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
CART — A product and cart
combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to
overturn.
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered
to.
POWER SOURCES — This product 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 product dealer or local power
company.
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed
in a stable location.
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
• If this product is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other), it will fit into the
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.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grounding type plug.
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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 product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an
outside antenna or cable system is connected
to the product, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See Figure A.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this
product 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 product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push
objects of any kind into this product 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 product.
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
• If the product 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 product
to its normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for
service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT — The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
ANTENNA
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Fig. A
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. H001_En
[For U.S. model]
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The serial number for this equipment is located
on the rear panel. Please write this serial
number on your enclosed warranty card and
keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help. H010_En
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the
user's right to operate the equipment. H011_En
CAUTION:
This product satisfies FCC regulations when
shielded cables and connectors are used to
connect the unit to other equipment. To
prevent electromagnetic interference with
electric appliances such as radios and
televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. H012_En
CAUTION
• Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
• The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. H013_En
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE
POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE
PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE
DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT
ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. H007A_2L
[For Canadian model]
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
[Pour le modèle Canadien]
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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[For U.S. model]
ENERGY STAR
®
and
ENERGY STAR
certification mark are
registered US marks.
This product is for general household purposes.
Any failure due to use for other than household
purposes (such as long-term use for business
purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship)
and which requires repair will be charged for
even during the warranty period. K041_En
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.
This product includes FontAvenue® fonts
licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is
a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
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Contents
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to
operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put
them away in a safe place for future reference.
01 Before You Start
Features .............................................................. 8
What’s in the box ............................................... 9
Putting the batteries in the remote control ..... 9
Using the remote control .................................. 9
Discs compatible with this player ..................10
CD-R/RW compatibility ............................. 10
DVD-R/RW compatibility ........................... 10
MP3 compatibility ...................................... 10
Titles, chapters and tracks ........................ 11
DVD Video regions .....................................11
02 Connecting Up
Rear panel connections ................................. 12
Easy connections ............................................ 13
Using other types of video output .................. 14
Connecting using an S-Video output ........14
Connecting using the
component video output ............................14
Connecting to an AV receiver ........................ 15
03 Controls and Displays
Front panel ........................................................17
Display ............................................................. 18
Remote control ................................................ 19
04 Getting Started
Switching on .................................................... 21
Let’s Get Started ......................................... 21
Using the on-screen displays ......................... 22
Setting up with the Setup Navigator .............. 23
Playing discs ................................................... 25
Basic playback controls ............................ 26
Front panel controls .................................. 27
DVD-Video disc menus ............................. 27
Video CD PBC menus ................................ 28
05 Playing Discs
Introduction ..................................................... 29
Using the Disc Navigator to browse
the contents of a disc ..................................... 29
Scanning discs ................................................ 30
Playing in slow motion ....................................30
Frame advance/frame reverse ....................... 30
Looping a section of a disc ............................ 31
Using repeat play ............................................ 31
Using random play .......................................... 32
Creating a program list ....................................33
Editing a program list .................................35
Other functions available
from the program menu ............................ 35
Searching a disc .............................................. 36
Switching subtitles ..........................................36
Switching DVD audio language ......................36
Switching audio channel when
playing a Video CD .......................................... 37
Zooming the screen .........................................37
Switching camera angles ................................37
Displaying disc information ............................38
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06 The Audio Settings Menu
Audio DRC ........................................................39
Virtual Surround ............................................... 39
07 The Initial Settings Menu
Using the Initial Settings menu ......................41
Digital Audio Out settings .............................. 41
Digital Out ...................................................41
Dolby Digital Out ....................................... 41
DTS Out ....................................................... 42
96kHz PCM Out ..........................................42
MPEG Out ................................................... 42
Video Output settings ..................................... 43
TV Screen ................................................... 43
S-Video Out................................................. 43
Language settings .......................................... 44
Audio Language ......................................... 44
Subtitle Language ..................................... 44
DVD Menu Language .................................45
Subtitle Display .......................................... 45
Display settings ............................................... 45
OSD Language ........................................... 45
On Screen Display ..................................... 45
Angle Indicator .......................................... 46
Options ............................................................. 46
Parental Lock ..............................................46
Registering a new password ............... 46
Changing your password .................... 47
Setting/changing the
Parental Lock level ................................47
Setting/changing the Country Code ... 48
08 Additional Information
Taking care of your player and discs .............. 49
Handling discs ........................................... 49
Storing discs ...............................................49
Discs to avoid ..............................................49
Cleaning the pickup lens ........................... 50
Problems with condensation .................... 50
Hints on installation .................................. 50
Moving the player ...................................... 50
Power cord caution .................................... 50
Screen sizes and disc formats ....................... 51
Widescreen TV users ................................. 51
Standard TV users ..................................... 51
Resetting the player .........................................51
Language code list .......................................... 52
Country code list .............................................. 52
Selecting languages using the
language code list ........................................... 53
Glossary ............................................................ 53
Specifications ...................................................55
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Before You Start01
Features
24-bit/192kHz compatible DAC
This player is fully compatible with high
sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering
better-than-CD sound quality in terms of
dynamic range, low-level resolution and
high-frequency detail.
Excellent audio performance with
Dolby*1 Digital and DTS*2 software
Logos: 1
When connected to a suitable AV amplifier
or receiver, this player gives great surround
sound with Dolby Digital and DTS discs.
TruSurround*3 and Virtual Dolby
Digital
Logo:
TruSurround/Virtual Dolby Digital creates a
realistic surround-sound effect from any
Dolby Digital source using just two speakers
(see page 39).
Picture zoom
While a DVD or Video CD is playing, you can
zoom in on any part of the picture at up to 4x
magnification for a closer look (see page
37).
MP3 compatibility
This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW
and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio
tracks (see page 10).
Graphical on-screen displays
Setting up and using your DVD player is
made very easy using the graphical onscreen displays.
Energy saving design
This player features an auto power-off
function. If the player is not used for over 30
minutes, it automatically switches itself into
standby.
This unit is designed to use 0.3 W of power
when in standby mode.
*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2 “DTS” is a registered trademark of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
*3 TruSurround and the
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround
technology is incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc.
® symbol are
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Before You Start
01
What’s in the box
Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it.
• Remote control
• AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2
• Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow
plugs)
• Power cable
• These operating instructions
• Warranty card
Putting the batteries in the
remote control
1 Open the battery compartment cover
on the back of the remote control.
2 Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the
battery compartment following the
indications (ª, ·) inside the compartment.
3 Close the cover.
• Don’t mix new and old batteries
together.
• Don’t use different kinds of battery
together—although they may look
similar, different batteries may have
different voltages.
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends
of each battery match the indications in
the battery compartment.
• Remove batteries from equipment that
isn’t going to be used for a month or
more.
• When disposing of used batteries,
please comply with governmental
regulations or environmental public
instruction’s rules that apply in your
country or area.
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Using the remote control
Keep in mind the following when using the
remote control:
• Make sure that there are no obstacles
between the remote and the remote
sensor on the unit.
• The remote has a range of about 7
meters (23ft.)
• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent
light is shining on the unit’s remote
sensor.
• Remote controllers for different devices
can interfere with each other. Avoid
using remotes for other equipment
located close to this unit.
• Replace the batteries when you notice a
fall off in the operating range of the
remote.
Incorrect use of batteries can result in
hazards such as leakage and bursting.
Please observe the following:
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Before You Start01
Discs compatible with this
player
Any disc that displays one of the following
logos should play in this player. Other
formats, including DVD-Audio, DVD-RAM,
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM (except those that
contain MP3 files), SACD and Photo CD will
not play.
DVD-Video
Video CDAudio CD CD-R CD-RW
• DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW (audio and
Video CDs) discs recorded using a
personal computer or a DVD or CD
recorder may not play if the disc is
damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or
condensation on the player’s lens.
• If you record a disc using a personal
computer, even if it is recorded in a
compatible format, there are cases in
which it may not play because of the
settings of the application software used
to create the disc. (Check with the
software publisher for more detailed
information.)
• See also the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW
disc box for other information.
CD-R/RW compatibility
• This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW
discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD
format, or with MP3 audio files. It
cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.
• Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs can be
played, but not all time information
(playing time, etc.) will be displayed.
DVD-R/RW compatibility
• This unit can play DVD-R/RW discs
recorded as DVD video format. It will not
play DVD-RW discs recorded in video
recording (VR) format.
• This unit cannot record DVD-R/RW
discs.
• Unfinalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be
played.
MP3 compatibility
• The CD-ROM must be ISO 9660 compatible.
• Files should be MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3
format, 32, 44.1 or 48kHz, fixed bit-rate.
Incompatible files will not play and
UNPLAYABLE MP3 FORMAT will be
displayed.
• Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are playable,
but playing times may not be shown
correctly.
• This player only plays tracks that are
named with the file extension “.mp3” or
“.MP3”.
• This player is not compatible with multi-
session discs. If you try and play a multisession disc, only the first session will
be played.
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Before You Start
01
• Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your MP3 files. The disc must be
finalized in order to play.
• Audio encoded at 128Kbps should
sound close to regular audio CD quality.
Although this player will play lower bitrate MP3 tracks, the sound quality
becomes noticeably worse at lower bitrates.
• Folder and track names (excluding the
“.mp3” extension) are displayed.
• This player can recognize a maximum of
250 folders and 250 tracks. Discs
containing more than 250 folders or
tracks will play, but only the first 250
folders/tracks.
Titles, chapters and tracks
DVD discs are generally divided into one or
more titles. Titles may be further subdivided
into chapters.
Title 1 Title 2 Title 3
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
CDs and Video CDs are divided into tracks.
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.
1
2
4
2
5
1
6
2
3
5
4
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6
CD-ROMs containing MP3 files are divided
into folders and tracks. Folders may also
contain further subfolders.
mp3
mp3
mp3
mp3
mp3
Folder A Folder B Folder C
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 1 Track 1
Track 2
mp3
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Connecting Up02
Rear panel connections
1 2 3 4
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Y
P
S
VIDEO OUT
B
R
P
AUDIO OUT
L
R
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
67 5
When connecting this player up to your
TV, AV receiver or other components,
make sure that all components are
switched off and unplugged.
1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – COAXIAL
This is a digital audio output for connection
to a PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and/or MPEGcompatible AV receiver that has a coaxial
digital input.
Connect using a commercially available
coaxial digital audio cable.
2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
This is a high quality video output for
connection to a TV, monitor or AV receiver
that has component video inputs.
Connect using a commercially available
three-way component video cable. Be careful
to match the colors of the jacks and cables
for correct connection.
4 AC IN
Connect the supplied power cord here, then
plug into a power outlet.
5 VIDEO OUT
This is a standard video output that you can
connect to your TV or AV receiver using the
supplied audio/video cable.
6 S (S-Video output)
This is an S-video output that you can use
instead of the video output described in 5
above.
7 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – OPTICAL
This is a digital audio output for connection
to a PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and/or MPEGcompatible AV receiver that has an optical
digital input.
Connect using a commercially available
optical digital audio cable.
3 AUDIO OUT L / R
This pair of analog audio outputs connects to
your TV, AV receiver or stereo system. Even if
you are connecting up one of the digital
outputs, we still recommend you connect
these jacks.
Use the supplied audio/video cable when
connecting these jacks. Match the colors of
the jacks and cables for correct stereo
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• You may find it useful to have the
manuals supplied with your other
components handy when connecting
this player.
• If you come across any unfamiliar terms
in this section of the manual, take a look
at the Glossary starting on page 53.
Connecting Up
Easy connections
TV
02
A/V IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Y
S
VIDEO OUT
P
B
R
P
AUDIO OUT
L
R
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
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.
• This player is equipped with copy
protection technology. Do not connect
this player to your TV via a VCR (or your
VCR via this player) 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.)
To power outlet
1 Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO
OUT jacks to a set of A/V inputs on your
TV.
Use the supplied audio/video cable, 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 below if you want to use S-Video or
component video cables for the video
connection.
2 Connect the supplied AC power cord
to the AC IN inlet, then plug into a power
outlet.
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Connecting Up02
• 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 control, and wait of the -OFF-
message to disappear from the player’s
display.
• For the above reasns, do not plug this
player into a switched power supply
found on some amplifiers and AV
receivers.
Using other types of video
output
This player has standard (composite), SVideo and component video outputs. The
main difference between them is the quality
of the picture. S-Video delivers a better
picture than standard composite video, while
component video gives better picture quality
still. The variety of outputs also gives you the
flexibility of connecting your particular
equipment using the best connection type
available.
S-VIDEO
INPUT
TV
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Y
S
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
AUDIO OUT
L
R
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connecting using the component
video output
You can use the component video output
instead of the VIDEO OUT jack to connect
this player to your TV (or other equipment).
1 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.
Connecting using an S-Video
output
You can use the S-Video output instead of the
VIDEO OUT jack to connect this player to
your TV (or other equipment).
1 Use an S-Video cable (not supplied)
to connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT to an
S-Video input on your TV, monitor or
AV receiver.
Line up the small triangle above the jack
with the same mark on the plug before
plugging in.
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TV
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
PB
PR
AUDIO OUT
L
R
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y
S
VIDEO OUT
Connecting Up
02
Connecting to an AV
receiver
To enjoy multichannel surround sound you
need to connect this player to an AV receiver
using a digital output. There are both coaxial
and optical digital jacks; use whichever is
convenient.
In addition to a digital connection, we
recommend also connecting using the
stereo analog connection.
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 one of DIGITAL OUT jacks on
this player to a digital input on your AV
receiver.
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL
AV receiver
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Y
P
B
P
R
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
S
AUDIO OUT
L
R
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
cable (not supplied) to connect the OPTICAL
DIGITAL 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 OUT jack to a
coaxial input on your AV receiver.
2 Connect the analog AUDIO OUT L/R
and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this player
to a set of analog audio and video inputs
on your AV receiver.
AV receiver
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Y
P
B
P
R
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
S
AUDIO OUT
L
R
AUDIO/
VIDEO INPUT
The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the SVideo or component video connections if
they’re available.
3 Connect the AV receiver’s video
output to a video input on your TV.
This enables you to listen to multichannel
surround sound.
For an optical connection, use an optical
• 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.
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• My TV doesn’t have any inputs to
connect the DVD player. How can I watch
DVDs?
Unfortunately, if your TV has no inputs
you can’t use this player with it.
• My VCR is already connected to my TV, so
there aren’t any spare inputs. What
should I do?
If all your TV’s inputs are already in use,
you can buy a video input selector from
an electronics store, which effectively
gives you more inputs.
• My TV only has one input for the sound.
What should I plug it into?
If you don’t mind mono sound, you can
buy a stereo RCA-to-mono RCA cable
from an electronics store. Connect the
stereo end to this player and the mono
end to your TV.
If you want stereo sound, connect this
player to your amplifier or stereo system
using a stereo audio cable.
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• I connected the DVD player to my AV
receiver, and although the sound is fine,
there’s no picture. What did I do wrong?
Make sure that the type of video
connection from the DVD player to your
AV receiver is the same as that from the
receiver to your TV. Most AV receivers
won’t convert from one kind of connection to another.
Controls and Displays
Front panel
STANDBY/ON
03
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OPEN/CLOSE
0
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3
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DV-250/DV-251
STANDBY/ON
DV-353
STANDBY/ON
1
10 9 8 7 6
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1
¢
4
10 9 8 7 6
Press to switch the player on or into standby
2 Disc tray
3 0 OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open or close the disc tray
4 Remote control sensor
The remote control has a range of up to
about 7m (23ft.)
5 Display
See page 18 for a description of the display
6 3
Press to start or resume playback
2 3 541
OPEN/
CLOSE
0
Î
3
8
7
7 8
Press to pause playback. Press again to
restart
8 7
Press to stop the disc (you can resume
playback by pressing 3 (play))
9 ¡ ¢
• Press and hold for fast forward scanning
• Press to jump to the next chapter or track
10 4 1
• Press and hold for fast reverse scanning
• Press to jump back to the beginning of the
current chapter or track, then to previous
chapters/tracks
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