PIONEER DVL-V888 User Manual

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DVD LD PLAYER

Lecteur de DVD, LD

DVL-V888

Operating Instructions

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Refer pages 6~7 for "Contents".

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		SCORING VOCAL ONE-TOUCH GUIDE		VIDEO CD FUNCTION			DVD FUNCTION
DISC	SIDE	SYSTEM PARTNER KARAOKE	VOCAL					OPEN/CLOSE
A / B				V-NR	PBC	ONE	HI-LITE	GUIDE
						CHORUS	MEDLEY	MELODY
A	B							CD / VIDEO CD

STOP	PAUSE	PLAY
LOW	KEY CONTROL	HIGH

STANDBY

POWER	GUIDE VOCAL		ECHO			MIC 1		MIC 2	MIC 1	MIC	MIC 2
KARAOKE	SINGLE									CONTROL
MODE	PLAY
	MIN	MAX	MIN	MAX	MIN	MAX	MIN	MAX

STANDBY/ON

LD-G CD-G LaserDisk

LASER DBC

&First refer to “Before using” on page 8 and “Connecting the Player” on pages 66 – 68.

&Refer to pages 12 – 17 for basic playback.

&Refer to pages 28 – 29 for Karaoke functions.

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.	¦ This player is not suitable for commercial use.
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.

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

ÖIf 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.

ÖIf 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.

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 requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFigure 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.

GROUND

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EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

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:

ÖWhen the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

ÖIf liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

ÖIf the product has been exposed to rain or water.

ÖIf 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.

ÖIf the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

ÖWhen 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

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

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IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DONOTOPEN

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 USERSERVICEABLE 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

Ce symbole de l'éclair, placé dans un triangle équilatéral, a pour but d'attirer l'attention de l'utilisateur sur la présence, à l'intérieur du coffret de l'appareil, de "tensions dangereuses" non isolées d'une grandeur suffisante pour représenter un risque d'électrocution pour les êtres humains.

ATTENTION

DANGER D'ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION: Pour éviter tout risque d'électrocution, ne pas enlever le couvercle (ni le panneau arrière).

Aucune pièce réparable par l'utilisateur ne se trouve à l'intérieur. Confier tout entretien à un personnel qualifieé uniquement.

Ce point d'exclamation, placé dans un triangle équilatéral, a pour but d'attirer l'attention de l'utilisateur sur la présence, dans les documents qui accompagnent l'appareil, d'explications importantes du point de vue de l'exploitation ou de l'entretien.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

[For U.S. and Canadian models]

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.

ATTENTION: AFIN DE PREVENIR TOUS RISQUES DE

CHOC ELECTRIQUE OU DE DEBUT D‘ENCENDIE, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A L‘HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

REMARQUE IMPORTANTE

Le numéro de série de cet appareil se trouve son panneau arrière. Pour s‘y référer en cas de besoin, prière d‘inscrire ce numéro sur la carte de garantie inclue et de la conserver dans un endroit sûr.

[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.

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.

THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND

THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.

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.

L‘INTERRUPTEUR D‘ALIMENTATION EST RACCORDE SECONDAIREMENT ET PAR CONSEQUENT NE SEPARE PAS

L‘APPAREIL DE L‘ALIMENTATION SECTEUR SUR LA

POSITION D‘ATTENTE.

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.

Important 3

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

ÖUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

ÖThe use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

[For Canadian model]

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference–Causing Equipment Regulations.

[Pour le modèle Canadien]

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

ÖStart your volume control at a low setting.

ÖSlowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

ÖSet the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel

Level Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers

40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic

50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine

70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant

80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill

120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap

140 Gunshot blast, jet plane

180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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See What You Can Do

SCORING (P.34)	Still Frame* (P.25)	Multi-language Subtitles*
This function grades your singing ability.	You can view still frames.	You can select a desired subtitle language(P.50)
		when watching movies and other videos.
1 0 0

Dolby Digital*(P.61)

Connect to a Digital Surround Amp and Surround Processor for 5.1ch Dolby Digital Surround entertainment.

GUI Operation (P.53)

While viewing Pioneer’s original
GUI on-screen displays, you can	MAIN
perform operations by remote	STOP
	1	TITLE MENU
control. Even if there is no menu	2	MENU
	SETUP
recorded on a disc, you can still	3	INITIAL
	4	OUTPUT
perform GUI operation with the	MENU EXIT	ENTER	ENTER	RETURN
menu provided by the player.

Continuous Play of Both Sides of LDs*

(P.12)

You can enjoy continuous playback of both sides of a laserdisc.

A Side

B Side

Repeat Play* (P.24)

Wide range of Repeat Play possibilities.

Multi-Aspect*(P.42)

You can select between Regular, Wide, and Letter Box display formats.

PBC Video CD Compatibility

Ready to play Video CDs (P.14, P.20) (Version 2.0) with PBC

(Play Back Control). Two types of playback are possible depending on the disc.

Multi-Angle*(P.50)

Lets you view scenes from different camera angles.

Multi-Languages* (P.49)

With discs that have multiple language soundtracks recorded on them, you can select the desired language.

HELLO	HOLA
AUDIO : 1 English	AUDIO : 2 Spanish

Parental Level* (P.61)

Lets you select a “parental level” (user restriction level) to prevent children from viewing undesirable

material.

Last Memory Play*(P.18)

If you stop video playback, this lets you resume play back from where it was stopped.

Cinema Mode & Animation Mode

Lets you select the ideal picture (P.44) quality for watching movies and animation movies.

MODE

CINEMA ANIMATION STANDARD

Power On Demo Display

Switching ON the Power On Display provides a wide range of indications.

To switch to power ON demo display, press the power switch while pressing the HI-LITE MEDLAY button. Press any button to cancel the demo indications.

Condition Memory(P.48)

Records and automatically recalls settings for DVDs you often watch.

•Multi-Aspect

•Cinema Mode/Animation Mode

•Multi-language Subtitles

•Multi-language

•Position

*This mark indicates this may not be possible with certain discs.

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.

See What You Can Do

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Applicable discs

DVD	CD	LD	VIDEO CD
Contents

See What You Can Do	5
Contents	6
Before Using	8
Checking accessories	8
Inserting batteries into the remote control	8
Caution Before Using	9
Disc Types Compatible with this Unit	10
Basic Operation	11 – 18			¦
Playing LDs	12	¦	¦		¦
Playing DVDs, CDs, and Video CDs with No PBC	13
Playing Video CDs (with PBC)	14				¦
Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back	16	¦	¦	¦	¦
Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF	17	¦	¦	¦	¦
Continuing Playback from where you Stopped	18	¦		¦	¦
Detailed Operation	19 – 25	¦			¦
Playback by Menu Selection	20		¦
Playing Back CD Graphics	21
Searching for a Desired Video Scene/Audio Track	22	¦	¦	¦	¦
Repeat Play	24	¦	¦	¦	¦
Still Frame	25	¦		¦	¦
Karaoke Operation	27 – 39	¦	¦	¦	¦
Karaoke Entertainment	28
SINGLE PLAY	29	¦	¦	¦	¦
Creating Singing Venue Atmosphere	29	¦	¦	¦	¦
Karaoke with connected extarnal components	29
Adjusting to Create the Desired Sound	30	¦	¦	¦	¦
Echo adjustment	30
Changing performance key	30	¦	¦	¦	¦
Operation is possible with the mic	30	¦	¦	¦	¦
Convinient Function for Practicing Karaoke	31	¦	¦	¦	¦
Guide Vocal	31
DUET MODE/CHORUS MODE	32	¦
VOCAL PARTNER/ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE	33	¦	¦	¦	¦
SCORING Grades Your Singing Ability	34	¦	¦	¦	¦
Simultaneous Scoring for Two Singers (COMPETITION) 36		¦	¦	¦	¦
Consecutive Play of Song Highlights (HI-LITE MEDLEY) 37		¦
Reserving a Desired Song	38	¦	¦	¦	¦
One Verse Chorus Play Only (One Chorus)	39	¦
Sing with Professional Karaoke (GUIDE MELODY)	39	¦

6 Contents

Applicable discs

DVD

CD

LD

VIDEO CD

Setting	41 – 64		¦
Multi-Aspect Setting for Wide Screen TV Software		42
Changing Picture and Sound Quality Settings		43	¦	¦	¦	¦
Changing Picture Quality(mode)		44	¦		¦	¦
Switching singing venue atmosphere (KARAOKE SURROUND)		45	¦	¦	¦	¦
Changing Sound Quality(D.R.COMP)		45	¦	¦
Changing graphics display position		46
Changing graphics channel		47	¦	¦
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory)		48
Selecting Languages (Multi-Language)		49	¦	¦	¦	¦
Changing Audio Type		49	¦
Selecting Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) 50
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)		50	¦
Viewing Information		51	¦	¦	¦	¦
Quick LD Side Changing(Quick Turn)		52			¦
Outline of GUI (Graphical User Interface) Operation		53	¦	¦	¦	¦
Changing Various Settings		60	¦	¦	¦	¦
Setting the Basic Language and Subtitle Language		62	¦
Set Up	65 – 72
Connecting the Player
Connection example 1. To a TV with video input (When connecting a cassette
deck or other component to the external input)		66
Connection example 2. To an amp with Dolby Digital
(AC-3) input		67
Connection example 3. AV amp		68
Names and Functions
Front panel		69
Rear panel		70
Display window		71
Remote control		72
Other Information	73 – 78
Troubleshooting		73
Terms		75
For Proper and Long Use		77
Specifications		78

Contents 7

Before Using

Checking accessories

Audio cord

Video cord

Power cord

Remote control unit

POWER

MELODY
GUIDE
VOCAL	MODE
	VOCAL
PARTNER		CONDITION

			AUDIO
		MEMORY
			LAST	SUBTITLE	A
		TITLE			DISC
					BSIDE
					/
				ANGLE		OPEN/
				MENU		CLOSE
	PREV				DISPLAY
		T		PLAYBACK
REV		E		CONTROL
		E
CHP/TIME		N		RETURN
		R
	PAUSE
STOP	PLAY
			NEXT
	REPEAT
		FWD
	REPEAT
	–
	B
	CLEAR

	KEY	PROGRAM
	CONTROL

LASER

DBC

included items

Warranty card

Operating Instructions (this manual)

Batteries....2

Inserting batteries into the remote control

While pressing the back cover, pull out in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Insert batteries.

Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity guides on the batteries with the marks inside the battery compartment.

					Notes
	3
				Do not mix old and new batteries.
			Close the cover.	Even batteries of the same type will differ in voltage.
				Do not mix old batteries with new batteries.
				When not using the remote control for a long period of
				time (over 1 month), remove the batteries to avoid possible
				damage from battery corrosion. If battery leakage occurs,
				wipe the battery liquid from the battery compartment, then
				insert new batteries.

8	Before Using

Caution Before Using

CARE OF DISCS

7How to hold discs

¦Be sure to store discs in their cases, away from high temperatures and humidity, direct sunlight, and extremely low temperatures.

¦Be sure to read disc instructions.

7Cleaning

¦Fingerprints or other dirt on the disc may affect sound and picture quality. Gently wipe from the inside toward the outer edge.

¦Discs must not be cleaned with record cleaning sprays, or static prevention sprays, etc. Also do not use volatile liquids such as benzine, or thinner, etc.

¦You are recommended to use the separately sold JVD11 Cleaning Set to clean discs.

¦For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution; wring well first and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry.

¦Never play cracked or warped discs.

¦Do not scratch or stick paper or seals on the label side of a disc. Glue may seep out, preventing ejection of a disc or causing other problems. Rental discs often have labels, so check that no glue is seeping out before playing to avoid such problems.

Do not play a CD with a special shape

Do not play a CD having other shape than a circular disc, such as a heart shaped disc. Otherwise malfunction may occur.

LD/CD lens cleaner

The player’s pickup lens should not get dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to soiling, consult your nearest PIONEER authorized service center. Special care should be exercised as some lens cleaning discs may damage the lens. Ejecting some cleaning discs may also be impossible after use.

CONDENSATION

Moisture will form in the operating section of the player if the player is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, the player’s performance will be impaired.

To prevent this, let the player stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually.

Condensation may also form during the summer if the player is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases, change the location of the player.

Notes on using the optional optical cable

¦Do not route the cable around sharp objects. When storing, wind the cable so that it has a diameter of at least 15 cm.

¦When connecting, push the plug all the way into the terminal.

¦Please don’t use cables with a length of over 3 m.

¦If moisture or dust has collected on the plug, wipe it with a soft cloth before connecting.

15cm dia. or more

Caution Before Using

9

Disc Types Compatible with this Unit

This player is DVD, LD, CD, and Video CD compatible.

The marks shown on the right are found on disc labels or on disc jackets.

ÖThis player can play all discs bearing the marks on the right without the need for an adaptor.

ÖTo prevent malfunction, do not use an 8 cm (3 in.) adaptor (for CDs).

This unit is NTSC compatible (TV color system).

You cannot use discs other than those shown on the right.

* During DVD playback, data transfer is at 4.7 MBit per second.

Handling the discs

LD	DVD, CD, etc.

Holding with both hands

Holding with one hand

Disc Table

DVD Single, CD Single : 8 cm

DVD, CD, Video CD,

CDV, VSD: 12 cm

LD, LD Single: 20 cm

LD: 30 cm

Note

You cannot play DVDs that do not bear the Region No. (refer to "Terms" on page 76) indicated on the player's rear panel.

Discs other than those mentioned at right cannot be played.

To prevent damage to the player, do not play a disc type other than those above.

(Ex.) DVD audio, CD-ROM, LD-ROM, DVD-ROM, High Definition LD, CD with a special shape etc.

Types of playable

Diameter/Playable

Playback time

discs and their marks

sides

DVD VIDEO

DVD VIDEO

Digital audio

Digital video

(MPEG 2)

12 cm (5 in.)/

1 layer

133 min.*

single-sided

2 layers

242 min.*

12 cm (5 in.)/

1 layer

266 min.*

double-sided

2 layers

484 min.*

DVD VIDEO

Digital audio

Digital video

(MPEG 2)

41 min.*

8 cm (3 in.)/

1 layer

single-sided

2 layers

75 min.*

8 cm (3 in.)/

1 layer

82 min.*

double-sided

2 layers

150 min.*

VIDEO CD

VIDEO CD

Digital audio

12 cm (5 in.)/single-sided

Digital video

(MPEG 1)

Max. 74 minutes

VIDEO CD single

Digital audio

8 cm (3 in.)/single-sided

Digital video

(MPEG 1)

Max. 20 minutes

CD

CD

'

Max. 74 minutes

12 cm (5 in.)/

single-sided

CD GRAPHICS

CD single

GRAPHICS

8 cm (3 in.)/

Max. 20 minutes

single-sided

CDV

CDV

Digital audio (max. 20

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min.) (Audio part)

12 cm (5 in.)/

Digital audio + video (max.

single-sided

5 min.) (Video part)

VSD (Video Single Disc)

VSD

Digital audio + video

(max. 5 min.) (Video

part)

In these operating

12 cm (5 in.)/

instructions, the VSD is

treated as a kind of CDV.

single-sided

LD

LD

CAV 1 hour on a double-

L

sided disc

30 cm

CLV

2 hours on a

;

(12 in.)

double-sided disc

LD

CAV

28 min. on a

double-sided disc

¾

20 cm

CLV

40 min. on a

(8 in.)

double-sided disc

LD Single

CAV

14 min. on a single-

sided disc

20 cm

CLV

20 min. on a single-

(8 in.)

sided disc

10	Disc Types Compatible with this Unit

Basic Operation
Playing LDs ...............................................................	12
Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs with No PBC .......	13
Playing Video CDs (with PBC) .................................	14
Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back ................	16
Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF ..........	17
Continuing Playback from where you Stopped.....	18

Operating Instructions

Operation Karaoke Operation Detailed Operation Basic

Setting

Up Set

Information Other

Basic Operation

11

Playing LDs

	DISC SIDE A/B	4	3
	button

		SCORING VOCAL ONE-TOUCH GUIDE		VIDEO CD FUNCTION			DVD FUNCTION
DISC	SIDE	SYSTEM PARTNER KARAOKE	VOCAL					OPEN/CLOSE
A / B				V-NR	PBC	ONE	HI-LITE	GUIDE
						CHORUS	MEDLEY	MELODY
A	B							CD / VIDEO CD

								STOP	PAUSE		PLAY
								LOW	KEY CONTROL		HIGH
STANDBY
POWER	GUIDE VOCAL		ECHO			MIC 1		MIC 2	MIC 1	MIC	MIC 2
KARAOKE	SINGLE								CONTROL
MODE	PLAY
STANDBY/ON	MIN	MAX	MIN	MAX	MIN	MAX	MIN	MAX
						LD-G CD-G			LaserDisk		LASER DBC

STANDBY	1	2	5
indicator

POWER	POWER		DISC SIDE	CLOSE	OPEN/
				OPEN/	CLOSE
			A / B
1	AUDIO	SUBTITLE ANGLE		DISPLAY	3
	LAST			PLAYBACK
	MEMORY	MENU		CONTROL
	TITLE			RETURN
					DISC SIDE
		ENTER			A / B
	PREV			NEXT
	REV	PAUSE	PLAY	FWD
	CHP/TIME	STOP	REPEAT REPEAT		PLAY
				A–B
				CLEAR	5
	MELODY	MODE	CONDITION PROGRAM
	GUIDE	VOCAL	KEY CONTROL
	VOCAL	PARTNER

LASER DBC

POWER

Press the POWER button.

STANDBY/ON

¦ The STANDBY indicator goes out.

MODE	When playing a Video/Audio disc,
KARAOKE

press the KARAOKE MODE button to select “NORMAL MODE” .

Each time you press the button, the setting changes as follows.

KARAOKE MODE NORMAL MODE

AUX INPUT MODE

	3		Press the LD OPEN/CLOSE 0 button.
					OPEN/CLOSE

DVD

LD

¦The disc table comes out.	CD / VIDEO CD

4 Load a disc.

¦ Load a single-sided disc with the label facing up, or load a double-sided disc with the label for the desired side facing up, using the disc table guide to align the disc.

Notes

When you switch power to this product ON, it switches to the KARAOKE MODE, and the KARAOKE MODE button lights.

Not aligning a disc with the disc guide, or loading two discs at once will result in damage to the disc(s) and player.

5	Press the PLAY 3 button.
				¦Playback starts.
				¦When the A side of a dou-
	STOP	PAUSE	PLAY	ble-sided disc has fin-
				ished playing, playback of
				the B side automatically
				starts.

Tips

¦Each time you press the Disc side A/B button on the main unit, the disc side changes from A to B or from B to A. The Side A or Side B indicator on the main unit lights to indicate the current disc side.

¦With a double-sided LD, load with the A side facing up and the B side facing down. Recorded A and B sides are on opposite sides of the disc itself.

12	Playing LDs

Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs with No PBC

Please refer to page 14 for Video CDs with PBC.

1

2

4

3

		SCORING VOCAL ONE-TOUCH GUIDE		VIDEO CD FUNCTION			DVD FUNCTION
DISC	SIDE	SYSTEM PARTNER KARAOKE	VOCAL					OPEN/CLOSE
A / B				V-NR	PBC	ONE	HI-LITE	GUIDE
						CHORUS	MEDLEY	MELODY
A	B							CD / VIDEO CD

								STOP	PAUSE	PLAY
								LOW	KEY CONTROL	HIGH
STANDBY
POWER	SINGLE				GUIDE VOCAL	ECHO	MIC 1	MIC 2	MIC 1 MIC	MIC 2
KARAOKE									CONTROL
MODE	PLAY
STANDBY/ON					MIN MAX	MIN MAX	MIN MAX	MIN MAX
							LD-G CD-G		LaserDisk	LASER DBC
		SINGLE PLAY						5
STANDBY		button
indicator
POWER		POWER			OPEN/				OPEN/
				DISC SIDE	CLOSE				CLOSE
				A / B
1		AUDIO	SUBTITLE ANGLE		DISPLAY		3
		LAST			PLAYBACK
		MEMORY			CONTROL
			MENU
		TITLE			RETURN
			ENTER
		PREV			NEXT
		REV	PAUSE	PLAY	FWD
		CHP/TIME	STOP	REPEAT REPEAT					PLAY
					A–B
								5
					CLEAR
		MELODY	MODE	CONDITION PROGRAM
		GUIDE	VOCAL	KEY CONTROL
		VOCAL	PARTNER

POWER

Press the POWER button.

STANDBY/ON

¦The STANDBY indicator goes out.

MODE	When playing a Video/Audio disc,
KARAOKE

press the KARAOKE MODE button to select “NORMAL MODE”.

Each time you press the button, the setting changes as follows.

KARAOKE MODE

NORMAL MODE

AUX INPUT MODE

	3		OPEN/CLOSE	Press the DVD/CD/VIDEO
		DVD	LD	CD OPEN/CLOSE 0button.
		CD / VIDEO CD

¦The disc table comes out.

4 Load a disc.

¦Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc table guide to align the disc.

LASER DBC

Notes

During operation, the following marks may appear on the TV screen.

: When you perform an operation that is not possible with the player.

: When you perform an operation that is not possible with the disc.

After stopping DVD play, if you start play without specifying a title with a menu or other means, the previous title is played.

If you press the SINGLE PLAY button on the front panel to switch the indicator OFF, you can cancel SINGLE PLAY so that songs are played continuously, one after another.

With the KARAOKE MODE (when the KARAOKE MODE button on the front panel is lit), depending on the TV you’re using and mic volume level, there may be distortion when playing DVDs, CDs or Video CDs. To prevent this keep analog output sound volume level low.

The time taken for playback to start may differ depending on the type of disc previously played and the type of disc currently loaded.

5	Press the PLAY 3 button.
				¦Playback starts.
	STOP	PAUSE	PLAY	¦With some DVD disks, a
				menu may be displayed.
				If a menu is displayed,
				refer to page 20.

Convenient functions

Auto power ON

¦When power is switched OFF, to eject the disc table, press the OPEN/ CLOSE button 0 on the front panel. Power is automatically switched ON for you, and the disc table comes out.

¦If you switch power OFF when a disc is loaded, just pressing the PLAY 3button on the front panel or the PLAY 3button on the remote control automatically switches power ON, and starts play of the loaded disc.

Tips

¦DVDs that do not have the matching region No. that allows playback can not be played back (refer to the "Terms" section on page 76).

¦DVD discs other than DVD Video discs cannot be played.

¦When you switch power to this product ON, it switches to the KARAOKE MODE, and the KARAOKE MODE button lights.

Operation Karaoke Operation Detailed Operation Basic

Setting

Up Set

Information Other

Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs with No PBC

13

OPEN/

CLOSE

Playing Video CDs (with PBC)

What’s a Video CD?

It’s a disc that delivers the MD sound quality and VHS picture quality. Thanks to digital signal compression technology (MPEG system), you can enjoy up to 74 minutes of continuous video and audio from a single disc. There are two kinds of Video CD. To control Video CD play, one kind of disc (Version 2.0) features a Playback Control signal (hereafter referred to as PBC). The other kind of disc (Version 1.1) does not feature a recorded PBC signal.

	Video CD with no			Video and audio play is possible
	PBC (Version 1.1)			with same operations as a CD.
	Video CD with PBC			¦Using on-screen menus enables
		(Version 2.0)		easy play of interactive software
		Menu display		and software with reference func-
				tions. You also get high-resolution
	(1)	A		video and still picture capability.
	(2)	B		¦You can enjoy these discs in the
				same way as discs with no PBC
	(3)	C		(Switch PBC OFF with the PLAY-
				BACK CONTROL button on the
				main unit or remote control.)

This product enables PBC play using the number, ENTER, Next ¢, Previous 4, and RETURN buttons. (All operations are possible by remote control)

	POWER			OPEN/
			DISC SIDE	CLOSE	PLAYBACK
			A / B
					CONTROL
	AUDIO	SUBTITLE ANGLE		DISPLAY
	LAST			PLAYBACK
	MEMORY			CONTROL
		MENU
	TITLE			RETURN
					RETURN
		ENTER
	PREV			NEXT
PREV	REV	PAUSE	PLAY	FWD	NEXT
					3
3	CHP/TIME STOP		REPEAT REPEAT
				A–B
				CLEAR
Digit buttons
(0 – 9, +10)					PLAY
	MELODY MODE		CONDITION PROGRAM		2
	GUIDE	VOCAL	KEY CONTROL
	VOCAL	PARTNER
STOP				LASER DBC

Note

NOISE REDUCTION button on the main unit

You can use the noise reduction function with Video CDs. It reduces noise on badly recorded discs for a clearer picture. Press the button and it lights, indicating the function is operating. Press again to switch the button light OFF, and cancel noise reduction.

To playback (Video CDs with PBC)

Perform steps through 4 on page 13.

PLAY

Press the PLAY 3 button.

¦With Video CDs that have playback control, PBC is displayed, and a menu.

¦Menus are recorded on discs. Menu displays differ with each disc.

Ex) Menu display	(1)	A
	(2)	B
	(3)	C
	(4)	D
	(5)	E

¢ NEXT

When there’s another menu

3 When there’s a following menu

NEXT

Press the NEXT ¢ button.

¦To return to the previous menu

PREV

Press the PREV 4 button.

4	Select numbers in a menu using the digit
	buttons
¦Playback starts.
Ex) To select 3				To select 10	=
	To select 21		=	=
To stop the player
	STOP	¦Press the STOP 7 button.
		¦Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button.
	OPEN/ ¦Press the PLAYBACK CONTROL button.
	CLOSE	(In this case, playback control switches OFF, and
		the mode becomes that for playback of Video CDs
PLAYBACK		with no PBC.)

CONTROL

With discs that have no PBC, play will not stop even if you press the PLAYBACK CONTROL button.

14	Playing Video CDs (with PBC)

Playing Video CDs (with PBC)

Displays shown when the PLAY 3, PREV 4, NEXT ¢, or RETURN buttons are pressed.

Example of operation of a disc with PBC (Playback Control) PLAY 3button

MENU Display 1

(1)A

(2)B

(3)C

		RETURN	button	(4)	D	RETURN	button
		Digit button
	MENU Display 2			NEXT button ¢		MENU Display 2
	(1)					(3)
	(2)			PREV button 4		(4)
RETURN	button		RETURN	button	RETURN	button		RETURN	button
	Digit button 1	Digit button 2				Digit button 3		Digit button 4

	(1)		(2)		(3)		(4)
	Moving Picture		Moving Picture		Moving Picture		Moving Picture
	Still Picture		Still Picture		Still Picture		Still Picture

Operation Karaoke Operation Detailed Operation Basic

Menu operation

A Press the RETURN button to move back to the previous menu.

RETURN

¦Each time you press the button, you move back a menu. If you repeat pressing the button, you will eventually return to the first menu.

BPress the ¢ button to move to the next menu, or the 4 button to move to the

previous menu.

PREV

NEXT

C Press the PAUSE button to pause video play.

PAUSE

¦To cancel pause, press the PAUSE 8 button once more.

	You can play Video CDs
	without using menu displays	Setting
	1 Press the PLAYBACK CONTROL button .
	¦The PLAYBACK CONTROL indicator on the front of the player
	goes out.

2 Press the PLAY 3 button, or select using digit buttons.

	PLAY		Up Set
Example) To select 10	=
To select 21	=	=	Other
operation with a Video CD that has PBC. (When PBC PLAY is lit
The following are functions that do not operate when using menu
in the display window)			Information
¦SINGLE PLAY		(P.29)
¦Track Skip Forward/Skip Back .........................................		(P.16)
¦Reservation .....................................................................		(P.38)
¦Repeat ............................................................................		(P.24)

Playing Video CDs (with PBC)

15

Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back

	POWER			OPEN/
		DISC SIDE		CLOSE
			A / B
	AUDIO	SUBTITLE	ANGLE	DISPLAY
	LAST			PLAYBACK
	MEMORY			CONTROL
		MENU
PREV	TITLE			RETURN
		ENTER
	PREV			NEXT
	REV	PAUSE	PLAY	FWD
REV	CHP/TIME	STOP	REPEAT REPEAT
				A–B
				CLEAR
	MELODY	MODE	CONDITION PROGRAM
	GUIDE	VOCAL	KEY CONTROL
	VOCAL	PARTNER

LASER DBC

Skipping forward to the next chapter (track)

NEXT

Press the NEXT ¢ button.

NEXT

¦Moves you ahead to the chapter (track) with the number equivalent to the number of times you pressed the button.

Skipping back to the previous chapter

FWD

(track)

PREV

Press the PREV 4 button.

¦Press once to skip back to the start of the chapter (track) currently playing.

¦Press again to skip back to the start of the previous chapter (track).

				Fast forward to a desired location
				FWD
				Press the FWD Á button.
				Fast return to a desired location
	Title 1		Title 2	REV
Chapter 1	Chapter 2	Chapter 1		Press the REV 1 button.
				Chapter 2
	NEXT	NEXT	NEXT
			3
	3	3
	PREV		PREV
	2		2
2		PREV		Note
		2		With LDs (CLV), when you perform FWD Á or REV 1 opera-
				tion, there may be no color but this does not mean the player is
				malfunctioning.

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

	NEXT	NEXT	NEXT
	3		3
		3
	PREV	PREV	PREV
			2
	2	2

Track 1	3 Track 2
	NEXT
2	PREV
	2

NEXT

PREV

Track 3

3

2

NEXT

PREV

Track 4

3

2

NEXT

PREV

Track 5

3

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Track 5

	NEXT	NEXT
		3
	3
	PREV	PREV
	2	2

LD-G CD-G LaserDisk

NEXT	NEXT
3	3
PREV	PREV
2	2

16	Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back

Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF

STANDBY indicator

2

		SCORING VOCAL ONE-TOUCH GUIDE		VIDEO CD FUNCTION			DVD FUNCTION
DISC	SIDE	SYSTEM PARTNER KARAOKE	VOCAL					OPEN/CLOSE
A / B				V-NR	PBC	ONE	HI-LITE	GUIDE
						CHORUS	MEDLEY	MELODY
A	B							CD / VIDEO CD

								STOP	PAUSE		PLAY
								LOW	KEY CONTROL		HIGH
STANDBY
POWER	GUIDE VOCAL		ECHO			MIC 1		MIC 2	MIC 1	MIC	MIC 2
KARAOKE	SINGLE								CONTROL
MODE	PLAY
STANDBY/ON	MIN	MAX	MIN	MAX	MIN	MAX	MIN	MAX
						LD-G CD-G			LaserDisk		LASER DBC

4	3			1	PAUSE
					button
					OPEN/
					CLOSE
	POWER				2
4	POWER			OPEN/
			DISC SIDE	CLOSE
			A / B
	AUDIO	SUBTITLE ANGLE		DISPLAY
	LAST			PLAYBACK
	MEMORY			CONTROL
		MENU
	TITLE			RETURN
		ENTER
	PREV			NEXT
					STOP
	REV	PAUSE	PLAY	FWD	1
	CHP/TIME STOP		REPEAT REPEAT
	PAUSE			A–B
				CLEAR
	MELODY MODE		CONDITION PROGRAM
	GUIDE	VOCAL	KEY CONTROL
	VOCAL	PARTNER

LASER DBC

Notes

You can watch a DVD or LD part way through, eject it, and then when you load it again, start watching from where you left off. For details, refer to “LAST MEMORY” on page 18.

When moving the unit, be sure to follow the instructions on page 77 (WHEN MOVING THE UNIT).

Press the STOP 7 button.				Basic
STOP	PAUSE	PLA	STOP	Operation
¦Playback stops.

	Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button.				Detailed
			OPEN/CLOSE	OPEN/
				CLOSE
		DVD	LD		Operation
¦The disc table comes out. CD / VIDEO CD
3	Remove the disc.
	When removing a DVD/CD	When removing an LD

4 Press the POWER button.		Operation Karaoke
Indicator lights STANDBY	POWER
=
POWER

	STANDBY/ON			Setting
¦The disc table goes back in, power switches OFF, and the
STANDBY indicator lights.
Pausing play
STOP	PAUSE	PLAY	PAUSE
				Set
Press the PAUSE button. There’s no sound, and PAUSE appears				Up
in the display window. Press the PAUSE button again to restart
play.

¦With DVDs, LDs (CAV only), and Video CDs, pressing PAUSE gives you still picture display (P.25).

Information Other

Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF

17

Continuing Playback from where you Stopped

POWER

LAST

MEMORY

POWER			OPEN/
	DISC SIDE		CLOSE
		A / B
AUDIO	SUBTITLE	ANGLE	DISPLAY
LAST			PLAYBACK
MEMORY			CONTROL
	MENU
TITLE			RETURN
	ENTER
PREV			NEXT
REV	PAUSE	PLAY	FWD

CHP/TIME STOP REPEAT REPEAT

A–B

CLEAR

MELODY MODE CONDITION PROGRAM

GUIDE	VOCAL	KEY CONTROL
VOCAL	PARTNER
		LASER DBC

Memorizing the place where you stopped watching (LAST MEMORY)

LAST

MEMORY Press the LAST MEMORY button during play.

¦“LAST MEMORY” indication is displayed and the place is memorized.

POWER	Press the POWER button to
	switch power OFF, or press the
STOP	STOP 7button to stop playback.

¦With DVDs, even if you eject a disc, the location where play stopped is memorized.

Tips

¦With DVDs, LAST MEMORY memorizes ASPECT, audio, POSITION(Wide/Normal), Cinema mode/Animation mode, and other settings as well as the place where playback stopped.

¦Even with a disc you have memorized with LAST MEMORY, playback begins at the start of the disc if you press the PLAY 3button.

¦When you continue playback from the point where you stopped, LAST MEMORY is automatically canceled for that disc.

¦If you register more than five DVDs in LAST MEMORY, details of the latest disc are memorized, while details of the least recent disc (the disc you registered first) are erased.

¦If you eject an LD or Video CD, memorized details are erased.

¦With DVDs, LAST MEMORY may not function with certain titles.

Notes

If there is a power outage or you disconnect the power cord while the player is operating, LAST MEMORY settings cannot be memorized.

Resuming play is not possible with CDs.

During Video CD PBC play(P.14), LAST MEMORY play may not be possible.

18	Continuing Playback from where you Stopped

Resuming playback from where you stopped

Press the LAST MEMORY button during STOP.

¦With DVDs, operation is possible even while the title menu is displayed.

¦When power is switched OFF, if you press the LAST MEMORY button, power is automatically switched ON, and play starts from the point at which you stopped watching.

¦When LAST MEMORY is displayed, play resumes from a little before the point at which you stopped watching.

STOP 7 button

LD-G CD-G LaserDisk

POWER button

Detailed Operation
Playback by Menu Selection ...................................	20
Playing Back CD Graphics .......................................	21
Searching for a Desired Video Scene/Audio Track
(Search)..................................................................	22
Repeat Play ...............................................................	24
Still Frame .................................................................	25

Operation Karaoke Operation Detailed Operation Basic

Setting

Up Set

Information Other

Detailed Operation

19

1	POPS	Playback by
2	JAZZ
3	COUNTRIES
4	R&B	Menu Selection
5	CLASSICS

DVDs and Video CDs, depending on the disc, feature selection menus.

This player lets you choose a desired title or track by selecting from a menu.

Playing Back from
Menu Display
Press		PLAY .
			POWER			OPEN/
					DISC SIDE	CLOSE
¦ A menu is displayed. This menu is recorded
					A / B
on the disc. Menus differ depending on the			AUDIO	SUBTITLE ANGLE		DISPLAY
disc.
¦ With Video CDs that have Play Back Control			LAST			PLAYBACK
			MEMORY			CONTROL
(P.14), PBC is indicated in the display				MENU
window.			TITLE			RETURN
	1	POPS
	2	JAZZ		ENTER
	3	COUNTRIES	PREV			NEXT
	4	R&B
	5	CLASSICS	REV	PAUSE	PLAY	FWD
			CHP/TIME	STOP	REPEAT REPEAT
Title (track) selection						A–B
						CLEAR
with the digit buttons.
¦ When selecting a number higher than 10,
use the	button.
• When selecting 10,
press	→ .		MELODY	MODE	CONDITION PROGRAM
			GUIDE	VOCAL	KEY CONTROL
• When selecting 17,			VOCAL	PARTNER
press	→ .
• When selecting 20,						LASER DBC
press	→	→ .

¦The selected title or track starts playing.

¦With DVDs, you can also select numbers

with the and buttons and then press ENTER .

Returning to Menu Display during Playback

In case of DVDs

TITLE

Press .

Press MENU .

¦ Press MENU again for a menu of title contents.

Perform menu operations following instructions provided in the menu, or those in the disc's instructions.(P.53–P57)

In case of Video CDs

RETURN

Press .

¦Pressing the RETURN button during the PBC play shows the menu.

Tips

¦You can play Video CDs without using menu displays. Press the PLAYBACK CONTROL button on the main unit or remote control to switch "PBC" OFF.

¦Depending on the title, you can also make a selection using

a menu. To do this, press the MENU button when indications are displayed to call up a menu, and select the desired title.

Notes

When playing a Video CD with a menu displayed, you cannot use Reserve play, Repeat play, and Track/Time Search functions. This is because interactive operation using the menu is possible.

With Video CDs when PBC is ON, player operation differs depending on the disc. For details, read the instructions that come with the disc.

With DVDs, menu indications may not be displayed.

20	Playback by Menu Selection

	Playing Back CD
Trust me!	Graphics

Video and audio information is recorded in different areas on a disc. There's also a subcode area where information such as subtitles and song lyrics can be recorded. Graphics refers to the reading of the signals in this area, and their display.

CD graphics discs bear the GRAPHICS mark. You can enjoy graphics when playing discs bearing this mark.

POWER

Press .

¦The STANDBY indicator goes out.

OPEN/

CLOSE

Press the .

¦The disc table comes out.

3 Load a CD graphics disc.

¦Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc table guide to align the disc.

4 Press	PLAY
	button.

¦Playback starts.

¦Even if the graphics mode is switched OFF, when you play a CD graphics disc, the graphics mode is automatically switched ON, and graphics are displayed.

POWER			OPEN/
	DISC SIDE		CLOSE
		A / B
AUDIO	SUBTITLE	ANGLE	DISPLAY
LAST			PLAYBACK
MEMORY			CONTROL
	MENU
TITLE			RETURN
	ENTER
PREV			NEXT
REV	PAUSE	PLAY	FWD

CHP/TIME STOP REPEAT REPEAT

A–B

CLEAR

MELODY MODE CONDITION PROGRAM

GUIDE	VOCAL	KEY CONTROL
VOCAL	PARTNER
		LASER DBC

OPEN/CLOSE 0 button

	LD-G CD-G LaserDisk
POWER button	PLAY 3 button

Switching graphics ON

5 Press	SUBTITLE
	.

¦The mode changes as follows.

=OFF = ON

Switching graphics OFF

SUBTITLE

¦When graphics is ON, press .

Notes

There should be graphics but....

If you play CD graphics discs with the graphics mode switched ON, and still no graphics are displayed, the problem could be due to inappropriate graphics channel setting, or because the graphics display is in the wrong position on the screen. Refer to pages 46 and 47.

When playing a disc with no graphics recorded on it, in rare cases erroneous graphics may be displayed, but this does not mean the player is malfunctioning. When playing discs without recorded graphics, be sure to switch the graphics mode OFF.

Tip

During playback of CD graphics discs, performing the following operations may result in missing subtitles and picture and subtitle color changes, but this is not a malfunction. Wait a little, and normal graphics display resumes.

¦Fast forward/reverse

¦Pause, Search

¦Switching graphics ON on the graphics control display

¦Displaying a menu

Operation Karaoke Operation Detailed Operation Basic

Setting

Up Set

Information Other

Playing Back CD Graphics

21

Title 1

Title 2

Searching for a Desired Video

Scene/Audio Track (Title

Search) Part 1

PLAY 3 button

Direct Search with Title Numbers

LD-G CD-G LaserDisk

Selecting title numbers directly with the digit buttons.

• When selecting title

number 3, press	.	TITLE	3
• When selecting
title number 10, press
		TITLE	10

→ .

You can also select a title in these 2 ways.

(Method 1)

TITLE

Press .

TITLE 1

¦ Title		number
flashes on screen.
				1-01-02
		TITLE
	Press
¦ Continue pressing
until you reach the				TITLE 1
desired number.
3		PLAY	.
	Press			1-01-02

¦ Playback of the selected title starts.

(Method 2)

TITLE

Press .

Select title numbers with the digit buttons.

•When selecting title number 5, press

•When selecting title number 10, press → .

3 Press	PLAY
	.

¦ Playback of the selected title starts.

POWER			OPEN/
	DISC SIDE		CLOSE
		A / B
AUDIO	SUBTITLE	ANGLE	DISPLAY
LAST			PLAYBACK
MEMORY			CONTROL
	MENU
TITLE			RETURN
	ENTER
PREV			NEXT
REV	PAUSE	PLAY	FWD
CHP/TIME	STOP	REPEAT REPEAT
			A–B
			CLEAR
MELODY	MODE	CONDITION PROGRAM
GUIDE	VOCAL	KEY CONTROL
VOCAL	PARTNER

LASER DBC

Search with Menu

TITLE

Press .

(Operates during play only.)

	Press MENU .		TITLE MENU
¦ Title menu is		PLAY			1/4
			1 TITLE 1
	displayed.	MAIN	2 TITLE 2
			3 TITLE 3
¦ May not be displayed			4 TITLE 4
			5 TITLE 5
with some discs.		MENU EXIT ENTER ENTER		RETURN	PREV
3	Select a title number
	using		buttons.
¦ You can also make
a direct selection		PLAY	TITLE MENU		1/4
using the number			1 TITLE 1
		MAIN	2 TITLE 2
buttons.			3 TITLE 3
			4 TITLE 4
Your selected title			5 TITLE 5
soon starts playing.		MENU EXIT ENTER ENTER		RETURN	PREV

4 Press ENTER .

¦ Playback of the selected title starts.

Notes

With some karaoke DVDs, songs are identified by chapter instead of by title. To select songs with this kind of disc, use Chapter Search (refer to "When the Chapter/Track number is high" on p.23).

Perform direct Title Search using the digit buttons on the player or the remote control. (Refer to p.16 for details concerning Title and Chapter.)

With certain DVDs, search operation may stop. In this case, the mark appears.

Depending on the disc, menu may not be displayed.

22	Searching for a Desired Video Scene/
	Audio Track (Title Search) Part 1

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Searching for a Desired Video

Scene/Audio Track (Chapter/

Track Search) Part2

	Three ways to search a DVD or Video CD; normal search, direct search and time search are possible.	Basic
	For CD, direct search only is possible.
	Four ways to search an LD; normal search, frame search(CLVs only), direct search and time search are possible.

	Chapter Number Search	Chapter Number Search	Operation
	(Normal Search)	with Menu
	Direct search using the digit buttons	You can perform this with DVDs only.

Example 1: To select chapter/track number 3,

Press

CHP/TIME

.

Detailed

press

.

CHP

3

POWER

OPEN/

¦When in the Stop mode, proceed to step 3 .

DISC SIDE

CLOSE

Example 2: To select chapter/track number 17,

A / B

Press

MENU .

press

→

.

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

DISPLAY

Operation

CHP

17

¦ With DVDs, it becomes Title Search. Refer to

LAST

PLAYBACK

MEMORY

MENU

CONTROL

¦ Chapter menu

TITLE 1

"Searching for a Desired Video Scene/Audio

is displayed.

STOP

CHAPTER

Track (Title Search) Part 1" in page 22.

TITLE

RETURN

MAIN

MANU

CHAPTER

0

(1~3)

3

Karaoke

When the Chapter/Track number is high

REV

PAUSE

PLAY

FWD

on-screen indications.

RETURN

ENTER

PREV

NEXT

Make a selection following

Press

CHP/TIME

.

Operation

¦ Chapter/Track number flashes.

described at left.

¦ With DVDs, it becomes Title Search. Refer to

CHP/TIME

STOP

REPEAT REPEAT

¦ With certain titles, there may be no menu

A–B

display. In this case, perform the operations

"Searching for a Desired Video Scene/Audio

CLEAR

Track (Title Search) Part 1" in page 22.

Specifying Chapter/Track

Time Number Search/

Frame Number Search

numbers with the digit

Setting

buttons.

MELODY

MODE

CONDITION PROGRAM

CHP/TIME

Press

twice.

Example 1: Selecting Chapter/Track 31

VOCAL

PARTNER

KEY CONTROL

GUIDE

VOCAL

press

→ .

→

Example 2: Selecting Chapter 187

CHP 0

TIME 0.00

¦ With DVDs or LDs that have no chapters, time

press

→

→ .

LASER DBC

is displayed after pressing the button once.

3

PLAY

.

Select the desired time

Press

number/frame number

Set

¦ The selected Chapter/Track starts playing.

with the digit buttons.

Up

Example 1: To select 21 minutes 43 seconds,

Notes

press

→

→

→ .

Time Search is not possible with CDs.

Example 2: To select frame number 4321,

With DVDs, Search may not be possible with certain titles. In this case, the

mark is displayed.

press

→

→

→ .

Other

When performing DVD or Video CD Time Search, playback may start from a slightly

different time than that specified.

¦ With DVDs, you cannot search for chapters

When a DVD is not playing (in the STOP mode), Time Search is not possible.

that overlap titles.

Information

During Video CD PBC play, search operations described above are not possible.

3

Press

PLAY .

Tips

¦ Playback starts from the selected elapsed

¦ To clear Title or Chapter/Track/Time/Frame indications when they are flashing, press

the CLEAR button twice.

play time or selected frame.

¦ Depending on the title, you can also make a selection using a menu. To do this,

press the

MENU

when indications are displayed to call up a menu, and select

Searching for a Desired Video Scene/

23

the desired title.

Audio Track

(Chapter/Track Search) Part 2

Repeat Play

PLAY 3 button

LD-G CD-G LaserDisk

Repeat play of a chapter/track

REPEAT
Press	once during playback		DISC SIDE	OPEN/	Repeat play of a
of the chapter or track you want		POWER
				CLOSE
to repeat.			A / B		specified section.
		AUDIO	SUBTITLE ANGLE	DISPLAY
		LAST		PLAYBACK	REPEAT
		MEMORY		CONTROL	Press A–B at the beginning and
			MENU
Repeat play of a title		TITLE		RETURN	end of the section you want to
					repeat.
REPEAT	twice. during playback
Press			ENTER
of the title you want to repeat.		PREV		NEXT
		REV	PAUSE PLAY	FWD

¦ With DVDs, the title continues playing until
the end, and then playback starts once	CHP/TIME	STOP	REPEAT REPEAT
more from the beginning of that title.			A–B
¦ With DVDs, Repeat play within the same			CLEAR	Return to a specified
title is possible.
¦ With CDs and Video CDs, the entire disc is				location
repeated.
¦ With LDs, a single side is repeated.

					REPEAT
Repeat play of		MELODY MODE	CONDITION PROGRAM	Press A–B at the desired
		VOCAL PARTNER	KEY CONTROL	location.
		GUIDE VOCAL
double-sided LDs				When you want to return
	REPEAT			to the selected location,
					PLAY
Press	three times.		LASER DBC	press		.

¦Both sides are repeated, starting on Side A.

CLEAR

¦ Press to clear a specified location.

To Cancel repeat play

CLEAR

Press .

¦The Repeat play mode is canceled, but playback continues.

¦With DVDs, everything in the same title is repeated.

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Notes

With DVDs, Repeat play may not be possible with certain titles. In this case, the mark is displayed.

With Video CDs, Repeat play is not possible when a menu is displayed (during PBC operation). To perform Repeat play, press the PLAYBACK CONTROL button on the main unit or the remote control to switch "PBC" OFF.

Still Frame

PLAY 3 button

PAUSE 8 button

LD-G CD-G LaserDisk

Viewing a still frame

PAUSE

Press .

¦Press the PAUSE 8 button on the front of the player.

POWER			OPEN/
	DISC SIDE		CLOSE
		A / B
AUDIO	SUBTITLE	ANGLE	DISPLAY
LAST			PLAYBACK
MEMORY			CONTROL
	MENU
TITLE			RETURN
	ENTER
PREV			NEXT
REV	PAUSE	PLAY	FWD

CHP/TIME STOP REPEAT REPEAT

A–B

CLEAR

MELODY MODE CONDITION PROGRAM

GUIDE	VOCAL	KEY CONTROL
VOCAL	PARTNER

To return to normal playback

Press PLAY or PAUSE .

¦Press the PLAY 3 button or PAUSE button on the front of the player.

LASER DBC

				Notes
	Tip		There is no sound when viewing still frames.
			Pause may not be possible with certain discs. In this
	¦ With LDs, this operates only with CAV discs.		case, the		mark is displayed.
			With LDs, play automatically stops if still frame display
			continues for 20 minutes.

Still Frame

Operation Karaoke Operation Detailed Operation Basic

Setting

8

Up Set

Information Other

25

26

Karaoke Operation
Karaoke Entertainment ............................................	28
SINGLE PLAY/Creating singing venue atmosphere..........	29
Karaoke with connected external components ....	29
Adjusting to Create the Desired Sound..................	30
Echo adjustment......................................................	30
Changing performance key ....................................	30
Operation is possible with the mic ........................	30
Convinient Function for Practicing Karaoke ..........	31
Guide Vocal ..............................................................	31
DUET MODE/CHORUS MODE ................................	32
VOCAL PARTNER/ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE ...........	33
SCORING Grades Your Singing Ability ..................	34
Simultaneous Scoring for Two Singers
(COMPETITION) ....................................................	36
Consecutive Play of Song Highlights
(HI-LITE MEDLEY) .................................................	37
Reserving a Desired Song............................................	38
One Verse Chorus Play Only (One Chorus)............	39
Sing with Professional Karaoke
(GUIDE MELODY)..................................................	39

Operation Karaoke Operation Detailed Operation Basic

Setting

Up Set

Information Other

Karaoke Operation

27

Karaoke Entertainment

7

5,

6

		SCORING VOCAL ONE-TOUCH GUIDE		VIDEO CD FUNCTION			DVD FUNCTION
DISC	SIDE	SYSTEM PARTNER KARAOKE	VOCAL					OPEN/CLOSE
A / B				V-NR	PBC	ONE	HI-LITE	GUIDE
						CHORUS	MEDLEY	MELODY
A	B							CD / VIDEO CD

								STOP	PAUSE		PLAY
								LOW	KEY CONTROL		HIGH
STANDBY
POWER	GUIDE VOCAL		ECHO			MIC 1		MIC 2	MIC 1	MIC	MIC 2
KARAOKE	SINGLE								CONTROL
MODE	PLAY
STANDBY/ON	MIN	MAX	MIN	MAX	MIN	MAX	MIN	MAX
						LD-G CD-G			LaserDisk		LASER DBC

1 2 3, 8 4

1	POWER		OPEN/	5, 6
		DISC SIDE	CLOSE	OPEN/
POWER		A / B
				CLOSE
	AUDIO	SUBTITLE ANGLE	DISPLAY
	LAST		PLAYBACK
	MEMORY		CONTROL
		MENU
	TITLE		RETURN
		ENTER
	PREV		NEXT

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

CHP/TIME STOP REPEAT REPEAT

A–B

CLEAR

7

–MELODY MODE CONDITION PROGRAM

GUIDE	VOCAL	KEY CONTROL
VOCAL	PARTNER

MODE

LASER DBC

Let’s sing!!

POWER	Press the POWER button.

STANDBY/ON

¦The KARAOKE MODE button lights, and the mode becomes KARAOKE.

KARAOKE Press the KARAOKE MODE button

MODE

to switch the KARAOKE MODE ON.

Each time you press the button, the setting changes as follows.

KARAOKE MODE

NORMAL MODE

AUX INPUT MODE

¦When the KARAOKE MODE button lights, skip this step.

3	Set Mic 1 and Mic 2 volume level knobs
	to “Low”.
	MIC 1		MIC 2
	MIN MAX		MIN MAX
4	Connect the mics, and switch ON.
	MIC 1	MIC	MIC 2
		CONTROL
		MIC
5	Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button.
	¦The disc table comes out.

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD

LD

CD / VIDEO CD

• Load a	When loading a	When
disc.	DVD/CD/Video CD	loading a LD

Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button.

OPEN/CLOSE ¦The disc table goes back in.

DVD

LD

CD / VIDEO CD

Tip

After opening and closing the LD disc table, or after playing an LD, you can press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control to eject (open) the LD disc table.

28	Karaoke Entertainment

Select desired songs using the digit buttons.

(Example) Track 3	3	, track 21		+ 10	+ 10	1
Remote control operation
(Example) Track 3
Track 21		=	=

Karaoke Entertainment

Turn the Mic volume level knob to adjust volume level.

MIC 1		MIC 2
MIN	MAX	MIN	MAX

¦Adjust overall volume level with the TV or amp.

Let’s sing!

Stopping a song

When the KARAOKE MODE is selected (the KARAOKE MODE indicator lights), play pauses after a selected song finishes. Press the SINGLE PLAY button (the SINGLE PLAY button indicator goes out), and play continues even after a song finishes, without stopping or pausing.

SINGLE

PLAY Press the SINGLE PLAY button.

¦The SINGLE PLAY mode is ON when the indicator is lit.

¦The Continuous play mode is ON when the light is out.

Tip

When the input switch function is set to “NORMAL” and “AUX INPUT MODE”, the mode becomes Continuous play.

	Note
During PBC play of Video CD with PBC (see page 14), after per-										Creating singing venue atmosphere
	forming steps					through			, press the Play 3 button, and then
	perform step				.

Tips

Howling

If sound from the speakers is picked up by a mic and output again through the speakers, the result is a screeching sound known as “howling”. Perform the following steps to eliminate howling.

(1)Move the mic away from speakers.

(2)Turn the Mic volume knob counterclockwise to lower the volume level.

(3)Turn the Digital Echo level knob (P.30) counterclockwise to lower the echo level.

Display between songs

(With DVDs, CDs, LDs, and Video CDs.)

When in the KARAOKE MODE (when the KARAOKE MODE indicator on the front panel is lit), during pause or when a disc has stopped playing, karaoke bird characters are displayed.

When no discs loaded

INSERT A DISC

Notes

With DVDs, some discs may have a Menu function. With this kind of disc, since operations are in line with menu selections, there is no SINGLE PLAY mode, and no entertaining display between songs.

When playing a Video CD with Playback Control ON (see page 14), you cannot select the SINGLE PLAY mode.

1	During play in the KARAOKE MODE, press
	MODE to select KARAOKE SURROUND.

2 Select the desired ambience setting with the buttons.

The setting changes as follows.

OFF j STUDIO j HALL j ARENA

For details refer to page 45.

Karaoke with connected external components

1 Press the KARAOKE MODE button to switch the AUX INPUT MODE ON.

MODE	Each time you press the button, the setting changes
KARAOKE
	as follows.
	KARAOKE MODE	NORMAL MODE

AUX INPUT MODE

¦The KARAOKE MODE indicator and the AUX indicator in the display window lights.

	2		Connect mics, and switch ON.
			Start play on the externally connected
	3
			component.
			Adjust Mic 1 and Mic 2 volume levels to
	4
			assure there’s no howling.

Let’s sing

Operation Karaoke Operation Detailed Operation Basic

Setting

Up Set

Information Other

Karaoke Entertainment

29

Adjusting to Create the Desired Sound

KEY CONTROL buttons

		SCORING VOCAL ONE-TOUCH GUIDE		VIDEO CD FUNCTION			DVD FUNCTION
DISC	SIDE	SYSTEM PARTNER KARAOKE	VOCAL					OPEN/CLOSE
A / B				V-NR	PBC	ONE	HI-LITE	GUIDE
						CHORUS	MEDLEY	MELODY
A	B							CD / VIDEO CD

				STOP	PAUSE		PLAY
				LOW	KEY CONTROL		HIGH
STANDBY
POWER	GUIDE VOCAL	ECHO	MIC 1	MIC 2	MIC 1	MIC	MIC 2
KARAOKE	SINGLE	MIN MAX	MIN MAX	MIN MAX	CONTROL		Mic jacks
MODE	MIN MAX
	PLAY
STANDBY/ON
			LD-G CD-G		LaserDisk		LASER DBC

Digital ECHO level knob

Echo adjustment

Adjust with the Digital Echo level knob.

ECHO

POWER			OPEN/
	DISC SIDE		CLOSE
		A / B
AUDIO	SUBTITLE	ANGLE	DISPLAY
LAST			PLAYBACK
MEMORY			CONTROL
	MENU
TITLE			RETURN
	ENTER
PREV			NEXT
REV	PAUSE	PLAY	FWD
CHP/TIME	STOP	REPEAT REPEAT
			A–B
			CLEAR
MELODY	MODE	CONDITION PROGRAM
GUIDE	VOCAL	KEY CONTROL
VOCAL	PARTNER

LASER DBC

KEY CONTROL

Tip

MIN MAX

Depending on the room, there may be howling if the echo level is too high (see page 29).

Tip

Echo...

This provides an echo effect.

Changing performance key

Press a KEY CONTROL button.

STOP PAUSE PLAY KEY CONTROL

Each button can

Low — Key control — High be used to lower or raise the key in

	Low: The key is lowered	5 steps.
	High: The key is raised

Operation is possible with the mic

You can operate Key control and Once more.

Functions in the same way as the

ONCE MORE KEY CONTROL button on the main unit.

MIC 1		MIC		MIC 2
		CONTROL

MIC

¦You can perform these operation with the separately sold DM920 and DM-820. Refer to the mic’s User’s Manual for details concerning Key control operation.

¦Operation with the mic cannot be performed when the mic is not connected to the Mic control jack.

Tips

¦When you play song to the end, or if you press the STOP 7 button during play, the key returns to the standard setting. However, with certain discs, this may not happen. (When displaying a DVD disc menu)

Tips

Once more

¦Each time you press this during play, you move back a little from the point you are in the song and the video.

¦You can use this to repeat difficult sections in songs you are singing

for the first time.

Once more operation may not be possible with some discs.

30	Adjusting to Create the Desired Sound