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DVD Settings and Adjustments
Audio Setup
“Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode, then press V/v/B/b to select
(DVD), then press ENTER.
SET UP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
Language Setup
Audio Setup
Screen Setup
Parental Setup:
v
V
ENTER
DVD SETUP
RETURN
DVD Settings and Adjustments
SET UP
2
3
Press V/v to select “Audio Setup,” then press
ENTER.
Dolby Digital
DTS
Audio DRC
B
vVb
Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:
“Dolby Digital,” “DTS” or “Audio DRC.”
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[ D-PCM ]
[ Off ]
[ Wide RANGE ]
SET UP
RETURN
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5
Press B/b to select an item.
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Menu choices
• Dolby Digital
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
D-PCMSelect this when the player is connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
Dolby DigitalSelect this when the player is connected to an audio component
with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
•DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
OffSelect this when the player is connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in DTS decoder.
OnSelect this when the player is connected to an audio component
with a built-in DTS decoder.
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• Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks:
– LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby
Digital” is set to “D-PCM”.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
Wide RANGEGives you the feeling of being at alive performance.
TV ModeMakes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down.
Notes
• If you select the surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby
Digital signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack (when you
set “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” menu).
• If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise
(or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to
be damaged.
Audio Setup
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Screen Setup
“Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
SET UP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
O RETURN
1
2
3
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode, then press V/v/B/b to select
(DVD), then press ENTER.
v
V
Press V/v to select “Screen Setup,” then press
ENTER.
TV Type
Black Level
Progressive
B
vVb
Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:
“TV Type,” or “Black Level.”
To set the “Progressive” setting, see page 69.
Language Setup
Audio Setup
Screen Setup
Parental Setup:
RETURN
ENTER
SCREEN SETUP
[
4:3 Letter Box
RETURN
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DVD SETUP
SET UP
[
]
Off
[
]
Off
SET UP
DVD Settings and Adjustments
]
Screen Setup
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5
Press B/b to select an item.
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Menu choices
• TV Type
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
4:3 Letter BoxSelect this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
4:3 Pan ScanSelect this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
16:9Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide
mode function.
4:3 Pan Scan4:3 Letter Box16:9
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Screen Setup
•Black Level
You can enhance the black level by increasing the brightness and contrast when
viewing DVDs with the PROGRESSIVE indicator turned off.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
OffStops the increase of the contrast.
OnIncreases the contrast.
Notes
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the “DVD SETUP” menu settings and
not all the functions described may work.
• Depending on the DVD, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan
Scan” or vice versa.
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To set the “Progressive” setting
If your TV accepts progressive (525p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate color
reproduction and high quality image.
Follow step 1 and 2 on page 67, then press V/v to
1
select “Progressive.”
Press B/b to select “On,” then press ENTER.
2
Follow the instructions appearing on the screen.
3
1 Ensure your TV is (525p) Progressive Scan
capable.
2 Connect with Component Video Output jacks
(red/green/blue connections).
See “Use this hookup if your TV has component
video input jacks” on page 64.
3 Press B/b to select [OK] to test your video
signal.
If video signal appears OK, video connection is
4
complete. Press ENTER.
The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the unit lights up
in orange.
If picture is distorted, press O RETURN.
Check the connection (page 64).
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
5
SCREEN SETUP
[
Off
[
Off
SET UP
[
Off
[ On ]
SET UP
SET UP
[
Off
[ On ]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
ENTER
ENTER
TEST SCREEN
ENTER
[
4:3 Letter Box
RETURN
SCREEN SETUP
[
4:3 Letter Box
RETURN
SCREEN SETUP
CANCELOK
RETURN
SCREEN SETUP
RETURN
SCREEN SETUP
[
4:3 Letter Box
TV Type
Black Level
Progressive
B
vVb
TV Type
Black Level
Progressive
B
vVb
Progressive Scan Output
1) Ensure your TV is (480P) Progressive Scan capable
2) Connect with Component Video Output
jacks (red/green/blue connections)
3) Select [OK] to test your video signal
4) If video signal appears OK,
video connection is complete
B
b
If TEST SCREEN is OK, press [ENTER] key
If TEST SCREEN is distorted,
press [RETURN] key.
To Deactivate
Press [Pause] on the unit for 5 seconds.
TV Type
Black Level
Progressive
DVD Settings and Adjustments
B
vVb
RETURN
SET UP
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Tip
• The “Progressive” setting can be canceled by pressing X on the unit
seconds or more, or selecting “Off” in step 2.
Note
• If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accept
the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set
“Progressive” to “Off”.
continuously for 5
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Setting the display or sound track
language
You can set various languages for the disc’s
menu, sound track or subtitle.
SET UP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
1
2
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) and
press
ENTER.
Press V/v to select “Language Setup,” then
press ENTER.
The “LANGUAGE SET UP” menu appears.
v
V
DVD Menu
Audio
Subtitle
v
V
Language Setup
Audio Setup
Screen Setup
Parental Setup:
RETURN
ENTER
LANGUAGE SETUP
: English
: Original
: Audio Follow
RETURN
ENTER
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DVD SETUP
SET UP
SET UP
Setting the display or sound track language
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4
Press V/v to select the language setup item from the displayed list:
“DVD Menu,” “Audio,” or “Subtitle.”
Then press ENTER.
Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER.
• DVD MENU LANGUAGE
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
• AUDIO LANGUAGE
DVD MENU LANGUAGE
DVD Menu
v
V
ENTER
B
RETURN
AUDIO LANGUAGE
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “Original,” the language
Audio
given priority in the disc is selected.
B
v
• SUBTITLE LANGUAGE
Switches the language of the subtitle
recorded on the DVD.
V
Subtitle
RETURN
ENTER
SUBTITLE LANGUAGE
B
When you select “Audio Follow,” the
language for the subtitle changes according
to the language you selected for the sound
v
V
ENTER
RETURN
track.
English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Others
SET UP
English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Original
Others
SET UP
Audio Follow
English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Others
SET UP
5
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Tip
• If you select “Others” in step 4, an additional language menu
appears. Press V/v/B/b to select the desired language,
then press ENTER.
Notes
• When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD
in step 4, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the DVD SETUP settings and not all the
functions described may work.
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Setting the display or sound track language
DVD MENU LANGUAGE
Cesky
Dansk
Magyar
Svenska
Norsk
Polski
V
v
Português
Suomi
Afrikaans
Arabic
Chinese
Greek
b
B
ENTER
RETURN
Hindi
Japanese
Russian
Turkish
Thai
Korean
SET UP
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Parental Control (limiting playback by children)
Playback of some DVDs can be limited
according to a predetermined level such as
the age of the users. The “Parental Control”
function allows you to set a playback
limitation level.
Number
buttons
SET UP
m/M
1
2
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode, then press V/v to select (DVD) and
press ENTER.
Press V/v to select “Parental Setup,” then
press ENTER.
H PLAY
V/v/B/b
ENTER
Language Setup
Audio Setup
Screen Setup
Parental Setup:
v
V
Use Password
b
B
RETURN
ENTER
PARENTAL SETUP
RETURN
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DVD Settings and Adjustments
DVD SETUP
SET UP
[ No ]
SET UP
Parental Control (limiting playback by children)
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Press b to set the parental control.
• If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
Re-enter the password.
• When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
CREATE PASSWORD
Enter Password
––––
-~9
CREATE PASSWORD
Re-enter Password
––––
-~9
Enter Password
––––
-~9
Use Password
Rating Level
Change Password
RETURN
RETURN
PASSWORD CHECK
RETURN
PARENTAL SETUP
[ Yes ]
:1
4
5
Press V/v to select “Rating Level,” then press
ENTER.
Press V/v to select the level you want, then
press ENTER.
The options are as follows.
Level 8 (Adult) y Level 7 y Level 6 y
Level 5 y Level 4 y Level 3 y Level 2
y Level 1 (Kids Safe)
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Press SET UP to exit the menu.
To change the password
Select “Change Password” in step 4 on page 74.
1
The display for entering a new password appears.
Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons.
2
The display for confirming the password appears.
Re-enter the new password.
3
To turn off the Parental Control function
Set “Use Password” to “No” in step 4 on page 74.
To play a disc for which Parental Control is set
Insert the disc, then press H PLAY.
1
The display for entering your password appears.
Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons.
2
The player starts playback.
If you forget your password
Remove the disc and turn off the DVD-VCR.
1
Turn on the DVD-VCR again with no disc in the unit.
2
Hold down m and M on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds.
3
“reset ok” appears on the screen.
Turn off the DVD-VCR.
4
The password is cleared.
To create a new password, follow step 3 on page 74.
5
DVD Settings and Adjustments
Notes
• When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this player.
• All the ratings higher than the level you select will be blocked.
• Write your password down and keep it in a safe place in case you forget it.
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DVD Additional Operations
Using the DVD’s menu
A DVD is divided into long sections of a
picture or a music feature called “titles.”
When you play a DVD which contains
several titles, you can select the title you
want using the TOP MENU button.
When you play DVDs that allow you to
select items such as the language for the
subtitles and the language for the sound,
select these items using the MENU button.
Number
buttons
x STOP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
MENU
TOP
MENU
1
2
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Using the DVD’s menu
Press TOP MENU or MENU.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
Press V/v/B/b to select the item you want to play or change.
You can also use the number buttons to select the item.
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Press ENTER.
To turn off the DVD’s menu
Press x STOP
Note
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button.
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Zooming into a scene
You can zoom into a scene during playback
or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image,
see “Playing JPEG image files” on page 93.
1
Press ZOOM.
“” appears.
ZOOM
V/v/B/b
ENTER
2
3
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Zooming into a scene
Press V/v/B/b to move “” to the position where you want to zoom in.
Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification.
Each time you press the button, the magnification changes as shown below.
2×t 4× t 2× t normal magnification
Notes
• You cannot use 4
• The zoom function may not work depending on the DVD.
× magnification when you play VIDEO CDs.
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Changing the angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD, “” appears in
the display when you press ANGLE during
playback. This means that you can change
the viewing angle.
ANGLE
B/b
1
2
Press ANGLE during playback.
The angle number appears on the display.
The number after the slash indicates the total
number of angles.
Press B/b repeatedly to select the angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
Note
• Check the user’s manual of the purchased disc to determine whether it supports angle
operation. However, note that angle operation may not be possible for some discs.
Changing the angles
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Displaying the subtitle
If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
SUBTITLE
V/v/B/b
1
2
3
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
Press B/b repeatedly to select the language.
Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.
Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 125 for the abbreviation
of the language.
Press V/v repeatedly to select “On.”
To turn off the subtitles
Select “Off” in step 3.
Note
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off.
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Various play mode functions (Program play,
Shuffle play, Repeat play)
You can set the following play modes:
• Program play (page 81)
• Shuffle play (page 83)
• Repeat play (page 84)
Note
• The play mode is canceled when:
– you open the disc tray
– the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
Creating your own program (Program play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the
order you want by arranging the order of the
tracks on the disc to create your own
program. You can program up to 20 tracks.
CLEAR
REPEAT
H PLAY
V/v/B/b
ENTER
DVD Additional Operations
1
Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)
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SHUFFLE
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3
4
5
Press B/b to select “PROGRAM”, then press
ENTER.
Press V/v/B/b to select the track number you
want to program, then press ENTER.
To program other tracks, repeat step 3.
The programed track numbers are displayed in the selected order.
Press H PLAY to start program play.
Program play starts.
When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by
pressing H PLAY.
To stop program play
Press CLEAR during playback.
To change or cancel a program
PROGRAM
TrackProgram Order
01
02
03
04
––
08
12
16
B
20
04
08
12
16
B
20
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
RETURN CLEAR
01
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
RETURN CLEAR
05
06
07
09
10
11
13
14
15
17
18
19
Clear last trackClear all tracks
B
vVb
ENTER
PROGRAM
TrackProgram Order
03
02
01
07
06
05
11
10
09
15
14
13
19
18
17
Clear last trackClear all tracks
B
vVb
ENTER
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your own program (Program play).”
1
Press v repeatedly to select “Clear last track,” then press ENTER. Each time you
2
press the button, the last programed number is canceled. You can also cancel the
last programed number by pressing CLEAR.
Follow step 3 for new programing.
3
To cancel all the programed numbers
Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your own program (Program play).”
1
Press v repeatedly to select “Clear last track,” then press b to select “Clear all
2
tracks” and press ENTER.
All the programed numbers are canceled.
Notes
• Up to 99 tracks can be displayed.
• Up to 20 tracks can be programed at one time.
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Playing in random order (Shuffle play)
You can shuffle the playback order of tracks.
Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a
different playing order.
CLEAR
REPEAT
B/b
ENTER
1
2
Press REPEAT when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
Press B/b to select “SHUFFLE”, then press
ENTER.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR.
Tips
• Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played back.
• You cannot repeat play while in shuffle play.
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
SHUFFLE
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Playing repeatedly (Repeat play)
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a
disc or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
CLEAR
REPEAT
B/b
1
2
Press REPEAT during playback.
Press REPEAT or B/b repeatedly to select the item to be repeated.
When playing a DVD
• Chapter: repeats the current chapter.
• Title: repeats the current title on a disc.
When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• Track: repeats the current track.
• Disc: repeats all of the tracks.
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• FILE: repeats the current track (file).
• DIR: repeats the current album (directory).
• DISC: repeats the current disc.
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