Sharp DV-720H Operation Manual

MODEL

OPEN/
CLOSE

OPERATE

DISPLAY DIMMER

SETUP

ZOOM

ON

SCREEN

AUDIO

TITLE

REV FWD

MENU

VIRTUAL

FUNCTION
CONTROL

SUBTITLE ANGLE

ENTER

REPEAT

A B REPEAT

PROGRAM

DIRECT

PAUSE

CLEAR

RESUME

MEMORY

RETURN

SLOW

F.ADV SLOW

MC

PLAY

STOP

STILL

DVD VIDEO PLAYER

SKIP SKIP

DV-720H

DVD Video Player

OPERATION MANUAL

GENERAL INFORMATION

SETTING UP

BASIC OPERATIONS

OPERATE

The region number for this DVD player is 2.

STANDBY

FWDREV

2

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY

STILL/PAUSE

STOPSKIP

NTSC/PAL

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

OTHER INFORMATION

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and
73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und
73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.

Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE
et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.

Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG,
gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.

Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med
tillæg nr. 93/68/EEC.

Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/
EEC, come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.

Η εγκατάσταση αυτή ανταποκρίνεται στις απαιτήσεις των οδηγιών της
Ευρωπαϊκής Ενωσης 89/336/ΕΟΚ και 73/23/ΕΟΚ, #πως οι κανονισµοί αυτοί
συµπληρώθηκαν απ# την οδηγία 93/68/ΕΟΚ.

Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/
CEE, na sua versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.

Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/
CEE, modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE.

Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC
så som kompletteras av 93/68/EEC.

Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i
endringen 93/68/EEC.

Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on
muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.

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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 5A fuse.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of
the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied,
cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.
DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed

To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
—The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked N or

coloured black.

—The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked L or

coloured red.
Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three-pin
plug.
Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:
—If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed from the cut-off plug.
—The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply over the lead wires.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

Note: A 3A fuse is also acceptable for a non-rewireable (moulded) plug which is used for this product.

immediately and disposed of in a safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A socket
outlet, as a serious electric shock may occur.

Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

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About This Manual

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• All mentions of “the Player” refer to the DV-720H DVD Player.

• All mentions of “the Remote” refer to the remote control unit.

• The following table describes the icons used in this Operation Manual.

Icon Meaning

Remote operation

Tips and Hints for easier operation

DVD

DVD

VIDEO

VIDEO

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Functions for DVD

Functions for VIDEO CD

Functions for Audio CD

Quick Start Guide (the separate sheet)

GENERAL INFORMATION

SETTING UP procedure

BASIC OPERATIONS

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

OTHER INFORMATION

Important!

Be sure to read this Operation Manual carefully before using the Player for the first time, and keep it on hand for
future reference when you experience operational problems.

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Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION ................................ 4

Types of Discs that Can Be Played on Your

Player ......................................................... 6

Features ......................................................... 8

Accessories ................................................... 8

Major Components........................................ 9

Remote Control Unit ................................... 12

SETTING UP

Connection .................................................. 15

Connecting a TV with AV 1 (TV) Output and AV 2

Input SCARTS ...................................................15

Connecting a TV Equipped with S-VIDEO Input or

VIDEO/AUDIO Input Jacks ................................ 17

Connecting to Audio Equipment.............................18

Setup ............................................................ 21

Switching the TV and the Player On ......................21

Power Control Operation........................................21

About the SETUP Screen ......................................22

Initial Setup (OSD LANGUAGE SETUP) ...............23

TV MODE SETUP Setting ......................................24

PARENTAL SETUP Setting .................................... 26

AUDIO SETUP Setting ...........................................30

DISC LANGUAGE Setting ..................................... 33

OSD LANGUAGE SETUP Setting ......................... 35

Display Information..................................... 36

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

DVD

DVD Playback for Special Functions ....

DVD

About the FUNCTION CONTROL Screen ............. 43

Direct Selection of Scenes .....................................47

Selecting Scenes by Title Number.....................47

Selecting Scenes from the Menu Screen .......... 47

Direct Skip Function ..........................................48

Programmed Playback ........................................... 50

Title Programmed Playback...............................50

Chapter Programmed Playback ........................51

Repeat Playback ....................................................52

Chapter Repeat ................................................. 52

Title Repeat ....................................................... 52

Repeat off ..........................................................52

A-B Repeat ........................................................53

Resume Function ...................................................54

Angle Selection ......................................................55

Subtitle Selection ................................................... 56

Audio Selection ......................................................57

VIRTUAL DOLBY (QSURROUND) Selection ........ 58

VIDEO

VIDEO

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VIDEO CD and Audio CD

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Playback for Special Functions ............. 59

Direct Selection of Scenes .....................................59

Programmed Playback ........................................... 60

Track Programmed Playback ............................ 60

Repeat Playback ....................................................61

A-B Repeat ........................................................61

Disc Repeat/Track Repeat ................................62

Audio Selection ......................................................63

43

SETTING UP

BASIC OPERATIONS

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

BASIC OPERATIONS

VIDEO

VIDEO

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Playback ....................... 37

DVD

DVD

Basic Play .............................................................. 37

DVD

DVD Playback ................................... 38

DVD

Fast Forward/Fast Reverse....................................38

Slow-Motion Play ................................................... 38

Still/Pause ..............................................................39

Frame Advance ......................................................39

Skip (Forward/Reverse) .........................................39

Zooming an Image .................................................40

VIDEO

VIDEO

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Playback .................................................. 41

Fast Forward/Fast Reverse....................................41

Slow-Motion Play ................................................... 41

Still/Pause ..............................................................42

Frame Advance ......................................................42

Skip (Forward/Reverse) .........................................42

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VIDEO CD and Audio CD

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OTHER INFORMATION

Language Code List for Disc Language ... 64

Definition of Terms ...................................... 65

Troubleshooting .......................................... 68

Specifications .............................................. 69

Disc Handling and Maintenance ................ 70

OTHER INFORMATION

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SAFETY INFORMATION

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

Note:

This unit can be used only where the power
supply is AC 220V-240V, 50/60Hz. It cannot be
used elsewhere.

CAUTION:

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR

GENERAL INFORMATION

PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS PLAYER
IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

• This Player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product.

• The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located
on the rear cover.

• This product contains a low power laser device.
To ensure continued safety do not remove any
cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of
the product. Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel.

(Rear of product)

Laser Diode Properties

Material: AlGaInP
Wave length: 650 nm
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser output: Max. 0.7 mW

Power Lead Protection

To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect
against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please
observe the following.

• Hold the plug firmly when connecting or
disconnecting the AC power lead.

• Keep the AC power lead away from heating
appliances.

• Never put any heavy object on the AC power lead.

• Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC

power lead in any way.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Location and Handling

• Do not place your Player in enclosed spaces or do
not cover it to prevent excessive temperatures
inside the unit.

• Do not place the Player in direct sunlight, or near
heat sources.

• Keep the Player away from strong magnetic fields,
i.e. loudspeakers etc.

• Do not place any object containing water or other
liquids on the Player. In the event that liquid should
enter the cabinet, unplug the Player immediately
and contact the retailer or service centre approved
by SHARP immediately.

• Do not remove the Player cabinet. Touching parts
inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/
or damage to the Player. For service and adjustment
inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service
centre approved by SHARP.

Periods of no use

When the unit is not being used, switch the unit to the
Standby mode.
When left unused for a long period of time, the unit
should be unplugged from the household AC socket.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Service

Do not attempt to service this Player yourself. Please
refer any service to the nearest service centre
approved by SHARP.

Copyright

Recording and playback of any material may require
consent.
Please refer particularly to the provisions of the
Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical
Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers
Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subse­quent statutory enactments and orders.

Copy Protection

This Player supports Macrovision copy protection.
On DVDs that include a copy protection code, if the
contents of the DVD are copied using a VCR, the
copy protection code prevents the videotape copy
from playing normally.

Apparatus Claims of U.S.Patent Nos. 4,631,603,
4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for
limited viewing uses only.

No Fingers or Other Objects Inside

Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.

Stacking

Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not
place anything heavy on it.

Condensation

Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following
conditions:

• immediately after a heater has been turned on.

• in a steamy or very humid room.

• when the unit is suddenly moved from a cold

environment to a warm one.

If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate
properly.
In this case, turn on the power and wait about one
hour for the moisture to evaporate.

Cleaning

Unplug your Player before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleaning fluids or
aerosols which could enter the unit and cause
damage, fire, or electrical shock. These substances
may also deteriorate the finish of your Player.

If there is Noise Interference on the
TV While a Broadcast is being
Received

Depending on the reception condition of the TV,
interference may appear on the TV monitor while you
watch a TV broadcast and the unit is left on. This is
not a malfunction of the unit or the TV. To watch a TV
broadcast, turn off the unit.

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.

Recommended Measures for
Optimum Picture Excellence

The unit is a precision device that is constructed
using extremely accurate technology.
Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc
drive can impair the image quality.
neither video or audio will be played back. To obtain
optimum picture quality, the Player should be
checked (cleaning and replacement of some parts)
every 1,000 hours. Note that this period varies
depending on the environment (temperature,
humidity, dust, etc.) in which the Player is used.
Contact your authorized Sharp supplier for details.

Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.

In the worst case,

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Types of Discs that Can Be Played on Your Player

The Player can play back discs bearing any of the following marks:

DVDs See 1
[8cm(3") disc/12cm(5") disc] See

VIDEO CDs
[8cm(3") disc/12cm(5") disc] • Supports until version 2.0.

GENERAL INFORMATION

2 on the next page

Audio CDs See
[8cm(3") disc/12cm(5") disc]

1

• DVD video players and discs are designed with region numbers which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played.
If the region number on the disc you want to play does not match the region number in your Player, you will not be able to
play the disc.

Samples of region number marks compatible

The region number for
this Player is

2

.

with this Player:

2

As for the list of the region number 2 countries and the world map for all region numbers, refer to page 66.

3 on the next page

1

.... ........

21

2

6

Disc playable in all regions

213
546

ALL

Discs that Cannot be Played

The following types of discs cannot be played back on this Player. In many cases, attempting to play back
such discs may result in malfunction and/or damage to this Player.

• Illegally produced, or "pirated", discs

• Photo CD, DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, S-VCD/CVD, SACD, or any

other disc with marks other than those displayed above

• Discs with unusual shapes (for example, heart-shaped or hexagonal)

• DVDs with region codes other than region number 2, such as discs intended for use in the U.S.A. (region

1) or China (region 6)

In addition to the above, when a disc is scratched, soiled, or marked with fingerprints, this Player may
determine that the disc cannot be played, and eject the disc tray. When this occurs, clean the disc referring
to the guidelines on page 70, and then try to load the disc again.
While a disc is playing, minor soiling or scratches on the disc may disrupt the image (appearing as blocks
on the screen). When the image is disrupted, the Player automatically restores the correct image after 2 or 3
seconds. However, if the normal screen does not reappear, press RESUME to bring up the normal screen
again.

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Types of Discs that Can Be Played on Your Player

Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available

In the cases listed below, the or indicator may appear on the TV screen, which indicates
that the function or operation is not available.

• When you intend to per form the function or operation on which the manufacturer restriction is imposed:
The specific functions on some DVDs and VIDEO CDs are determined by the disc manufacturer. As this
Player plays disc data in accordance with the guidelines of the disc manufacturer, some functions may not
be available on some discs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the disc.

• When you intend to per form the functions or operations prohibited for the current disc:
The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular disc vary depending on the
features of that disc. Some disc functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this
Operation Manual. In this event, follow the instructions given on the screen.

Icons Used on DVDs

Sample Icons

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. English

2

2. Chinese

Number of audio
tracks

2

• This Player supports 2-channel (L/R) audio and 5.1ch (Multi-channel) MPEG Audio 1/2 (only when the DIGITAL OUT coaxial
jack or OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack is used for connection). It does not support 7.1 channel MPEG Audio Version 2.0.

3

• When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played, but the graphic images will not
be shown.

Type of subtitles
recorded

2

1. English

2. Chinese

LB

16:9

Screen aspect
ratio recorded

2

multiple
camera angles

2

Region code indicatorDisc with

Title, Chapter and Tracks

• DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”. If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would be
a separate “title”. “Chapters”, on the other hand, are sections of titles.

Example: DVD

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

• VIDEO CDs and Audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. You can think of a “track” as one tune on an Audio CD.

Example: VIDEO CD or Audio CD

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

• Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded on them, but some do
not.

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Features

DV-620H

Quick Quick
Start
GuideGuide

• Playback of DVD, VIDEO CD, and Audio CD

• Virtual Dolby Surround (QSURROUND*1) for high-quality surround sound using analogue output

• Dolby Digital*2, DTS*3, MPEG Audio digital out

*1 QSURROUND™ is a trademark of QSound Labs, Inc.
*2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol (

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All
rights reserved.

GENERAL INFORMATION

*3 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

) are

Accessories

ON

SCREEN

SETUP

DISPLAY DIMMER

ZOOM

SUBTITLE ANGLE

MEMORY

PLAY

STOP

F.ADV SLOW

DVD VIDEO PLAYER

OPEN/
CLOSE

AUDIO

MENU

ENTER

REPEAT

A B REPEAT

PROGRAM

DIRECT

MC

PAUSE

STILL

OPERATE

VIRTUAL

FUNCTION

CONTROL

TITLE

RETURN

CLEAR

REV FWD

RESUME

SLOW

SKIP SKIP

Remote control unit

Two batteries

(AA, R6 or UM/SUM-3)

for the Remote control unit

Operation Manual

SCART lead

Quick Start Guide

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Major Components

Main Unit (Front)

Numbers in refer to the main pages
in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained.

39 , 42

À SKIP à, (REV, FWD)

Moves back or forward through the titles,
chapters or tracks on a disc.
Holding down this button for a few seconds
performs fast forward/reverse scanning.

37

Disc tray

Opens for loading or removal of a disc.

GENERAL INFORMATION

OPERATE

21

Turns the power of the
Player on and off.

STANDBY LED indicator

OPERATE

21

STANDBY

FWDREV

When the Player is connected to the
AC main supply, this indicator lights up
in Standby mode and goes out when the
Player is turned on.

Remote control sensor

Receives infrared control signals
from the Remote. Point the
Remote at this sensor to perform
Player functions.

37

î OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open or close
the disc tray.

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY

STILL/PAUSE

STOPSKIP

37

Ë STOP

Stops playback.

39 , 42

â STILL/PAUSE

Freezes the video
image on the screen
and pauses audio
playback.

37

û PLAY

Starts playback.

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Major Components

Front panel Display in Main Unit

GENERAL INFORMATION

Numbers in refer to the main pages
in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained.

TITLE indicator

52

When a DVD is loaded in the
Player, this indicator appears
along with the title number.

TRACK indicator

59

When a VIDEO CD or Audio CD
is loaded in the Player, this
indicator appears along with
the track number.

CHAPTER indicator

52

When a DVD is loaded in the
Player, this indicator appears
along with the chapter number.

Operation status

36

Indicates the operation status
of the disc and Player.

Time indicator

49

Indicates the elapsed playback
time of the disc. With some
discs, this area also shows
the total play time of the disc
when playback is stopped.

OPERATE

STANDBY

FWDREV

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY

STILL/PAUSE

STOPSKIP

50

PROGRAM indicator

Displayed during programmed
playback.

58

VIRTUAL
surround indicator

Displayed while virtual
surround processing
is being performed.

52 , 61

REPEAT indicator

Displayed during repeat playback.

ANGLE indicator

55

Appears to indicate that multiple
camera angles are recorded in the
section of the DVD that is currently
playing.

Each time DISPLAY on the Remote is pressed,
the Player’s front panel display changes. Refer
to “Display Information” on page 36.

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Main Unit (Rear)

Major Components

GENERAL INFORMATION

Numbers in refer to the main pages
in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained.

DIGITAL OUT (coaxial) jack

19 , 20

Connect a coaxial lead here when connecting
to a device with a coaxial digital audio input jack.

VIDEO OUT jack

17

Connect a standard video lead here when
connecting to a TV with a video input jack.

SCART AV 1 (TV) socket

15 , 16

Connect a SCART lead here to output the signal from
the Player to a TV.
Choose an appropriate signal type among VIDEO,
S-VIDEO and RGB on the OUTPUT SELECTOR.

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AV 1(TV

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

AV 2

OUTPUT

SELECTOR

RGB

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

OUT

DIGITAL

L

R

OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

SCART AV 2 socket

Connect a SCART

15

lead

here to input

the signal from a VCR to the Player.

OUTPUT SELECTOR

15

Change the position to the signal
type (VIDEO/S-VIDEO/RGB) that
is output to a TV.

S-VIDEO OUT jack

Connect an S-VIDEO lead here
when connecting to a TV with an
S-VIDEO input jack. This type of
connection provides superior
picture quality.

AUDIO OUT jacks

Connect a standard audio lead
here when connecting to a TV or
audio equipment.

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19 , 20

OPTICAL DIGITAL
OUT jack

Connect an optical digital audio
lead here when connecting to a
device with an optical digital
audio input jack.

Remove the protective cap
before connecting the lead.

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Remote Control Unit

Remote Control Unit

Remote Control Unit

1

GENERAL INFORMATION

2

3

4
5
6

7

8

9

0

q

w
e

r
t

y

u
i

OPERATE

VIRTUAL

FUNCTION

CONTROL

TITLE

RETURN

CLEAR

REV FWD

RESUME

SLOW

SKIP SKIP

ON

SCREEN

SETUP

DISPLAY DIMMER

ZOOM

SUBTITLE ANGLE

MEMORY

MC

PLAY

STOP

F.ADV SLOW

DVD VIDEO PLAYER

OPEN/
CLOSE

AUDIO

MENU

ENTER

REPEAT

A B REPEAT

PROGRAM

DIRECT

PAUSE

STILL

1 SETUP

Opens the Player’s SETUP menu screen. (See
page 23.)

2 ZOOM

Zooms an image 1.2×, 1.5× or 2.0×. (See page

40.)

3 OPERATE

Turns the Player power on and off. (See page

21.)

4 VIRTUAL

Creates a “virtual” surround sound effect from
your stereo TV or audio system. (See page 58.)

5 FUNCTION CONTROL

Displays the FUNCTION CONTROL screen
where you can check or change various
settings. (See page 43.)

6 SUBTITLE

Selects one of the subtitle languages
programmed on a DVD. (See page 56.)

7 TITLE

Selects one of the titles on a DVD. (See page

47.)

RETURN

8

Returns to a previous menu screen on a DVD or
returns to DVD playback from the DVD menu
screen. (See page 25.)

''

""

\\

9 Cursor buttons

'/

''

",

""

\/

\\

||

|

||

Use to highlight selections on a menu screen
and make adjustments of the Player settings.
(See page 23.)

0 Number buttons

Use when creating programmes, and entering a
parental level password. (See page 26.)

q (C) CLEAR

Clears input selections and cancels certain
playback functions. (See page 50.)

ÈÈ

w

È REV

ÈÈ

Performs reverse fast audio or visual scanning.
(See pages 38 and 41.)

ûû

e

û PLAY

ûû

Starts playback. (See page 37.)

r RESUME

Restarts playback from the place where
playback was stopped. (See page 54.)

tË STOP

Stops playback. (See page 37.)

SLOW

y

Performs slow reverse playback of DVDs. (See
page 38.)

uÀ SKIP

Moves reverse through disc titles, chapters or
tracks on a disc. (See pages 39 and 42.)

i SKIP à

Moves forward through disc titles, chapter or
tracks on a disc. (See pages 39 and 42.)

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Remote Control Unit

GENERAL INFORMATION

OPERATE

VIRTUAL

FUNCTION
CONTROL

TITLE

RETURN

CLEAR

SETUP

ZOOM

SUBTITLE ANGLE

ON

SCREEN

DISPLAY DIMMER

A B REPEAT

PROGRAM

MEMORY

MC

REV FWD

PLAY

RESUME

STOP

SLOW

SKIP SKIP

F.ADV SLOW

DVD VIDEO PLAYER

STILL

OPEN/

CLOSE

AUDIO

MENU

ENTER

REPEAT

DIRECT

PAUSE

o
p

a

s

d
f

g

h

j

k

l

;

o ON SCREEN

Toggles display of on-screen indicators on and
off. (See page 36.)

p DISPLAY

Changes the mode of the front panel display.
(See page 36.)

îî

a

î OPEN/CLOSE

îî

Opens and closes the disc tray. (See page 37.)

s DIMMER

Adjusts the brightness of the front panel display
to the level you prefer.

d ANGLE

Switches the camera angle of the video
presentation when scenes with multiple camera
angles are recorded on a DVD. (See page 55.)

f AUDIO

Selects one of the audio soundtracks
programmed on a DVD or selects the audio
output mode on a VIDEO CD or Audio CD. (See
pages 57 and 63.)

g MENU

Opens and closes DVD’s menu. (See page 47.)

h ENTER

Confirms selections on a menu screen. (See
page 24.)

REPEAT

j

Performs repeat playback. (See pages 52 and

62.)

k A-B REPEAT

Performs point-to-point repeat playback. (See
pages 53 and 61.)

l PROGRAM

Enters the programmed playback mode. (See
pages 50 and 60.)

; DIRECT

Performs direct chapter selection or direct track
selection. (See pages 48 and 49.)

(M) MEMORY

Enters the number of a selected chapter or
track. (See pages 50 and 60.)

FWD è

Performs fast forward audio or visual scanning.
(See pages 38 and 41.)

â STILL/PAUSE

Freezes the video image on the screen or
pauses audio playback. (See pages 39 and 42.)

F.ADV

Performs reverse or forward frame by frame
playback. (See pages 39 and 42.)

SLOW

Performs slow forward playback of a DVD and
VIDEO CD. (See pages 38 and 41.)

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Remote Control Unit

Loading the Batteries

1 Open the battery cover.

Open the lid in the direction of the arrow.

GENERAL INFORMATION

2 Load the batteries.

Load the two batteries (AA, R6 or UM/SUM-3)
supplied with the Remote so that the battery
poles

and are positioned as indicated.

3 Close the battery cover.

Press the lid in the direction of the arrow.

• Do not subject the Remote to shock, water or excessive humidity.

• The Remote may not function if the Player sensor is in direct sunlight or any other strong light.

• Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst. Read the battery warnings and use the batteries properly.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, or mix brands in use.

• Remove the batteries if you do not use the Remote for an extended period of time.

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Connection

Caution:

• Be sure to turn off the Player and equipment to be connected before connecting.

• Read through the operation manual for the equipment to be connected.

•

Be sure that the colours of the jacks and plugs match up when using a VIDEO/AUDIO lead (commerially available)

• Be sure to keep the Player connection leads separate from the TV aerial lead when you install the Player,
because it may cause electrical interference when you are watching television programmes.

Connecting a TV with AV 1 (TV) Output and AV 2 Input SCARTS

Use the SCART leads (one SCART lead: supplied) to connect the Player to your TV and VCR.

.

: Signal flow

)

AV 1(TV

AV 2

To AV 2
SCART

To AV 1 (TV)
SCART

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

SELECTOR

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

RGB

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

Change the position according to
the signal type (VIDEO/S-VIDEO/
RGB) that is output to TV.

SCART OUTPUT

DVD Player

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

To SCART
output

SETTING UP

VCR

TV

Required leads

SCART lead (one SCART lead:
supplied)

To SCART
input

SCART lead (the other SCART
lead: commercially available)

The factory default setting for the OUTPUT SELECTOR is “VIDEO”. If your TV supports the higher quality
modes S-VIDEO or RGB via the SCART, then please set the selector for your preference.

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Connection

DVD

Player

TV

VCR

If your TV has two SCART sockets

SETTING UP

AV 1(TV

AV 2

)

To AV 1 (TV)
SCART

OUTPUT

SELECTOR

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

RGB

To SCART
output

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

TV

OUT

L

R

SCART OUTPUT

DVD Player

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

VCR

Required leads

SCART lead (one SCART lead:
supplied)

SCART lead (the other SCART
lead: commercially available)

Caution:

• Do not connect the Player to a VCR. If you view the Picture
on your TV after making the connections shown on the
right, a picture noise may appear.
Connect the Player to your TV directly.

To SCART
input

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Connection

Connecting a TV Equipped with S-VIDEO Input or VIDEO/AUDIO Input Jacks

When you want to achieve a better video image by connecting a TV equipped with an S-VIDEO input connector
to the Player, you should use an S-VIDEO lead (commercially available) to connect the TV to the Player.

To VIDEO/AUDIO
OUT jacks

)

Required leads

VIDEO/AUDIO lead

(commercially available)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

DVD Player

AV 1(TV

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

AV 2

OUTPUT

SELECTOR

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

RGB

To S-VIDEO
OUT jack

S-VIDEO lead
(commercially
available)

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

(Yellow)

DIGITAL

(White)

L

R

OUT

(Red)

VIDEO/AUDIO lead
(commercially available)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

SETTING UP

When making an S-VIDEO connection:

S-VIDEO lead (commercially available)

To S-VIDEO
input jack

(White)

(Red) (Yellow)

To VIDEO/AUDIO
input jacks

Jack and Plug Colours

Video: Yellow
Audio Left: White
Audio Right: Red

S-VIDEO

INPUT

LR

AUDIO

IN

VIDEO

IN

TV (with external input jacks)

• When the Player is connected to a TV using both a VIDEO lead and an S-VIDEO lead, only the S-VIDEO
connection is enabled (the VIDEO connection is disabled).

• You will not be able to hear all of the sound being output by the Player if you use the VIDEO/AUDIO lead
shown above to a monaural TV that has only one AUDIO input jack.

• Be sure that the colours of the jacks and plugs match up when connecting the lead.

• Connect the Player directly to the TV. If you attempt to view video on a TV connected via a VCR, the copy protection

function will scramble the picture.

• If you want to listen to the audio through audio equipment, connect only the S-VIDEO or VIDEO lead to the TV.

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Connection

Connecting to Audio Equipment

Connecting the Player to audio equipment provides normal stereo sound plus powerful stereo sound enhanced
by Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS, and MPEG Audio.

Playing 2 channel audio

■ Analogue Connection

Required lead

VIDEO/AUDIO lead (commercially available)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

SETTING UP

DVD Player

AV 1(TV

AV 2

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

To AUDIO

)

OUTPUT

SELECTOR

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

RGB

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

OUT

L

R

OUT jacks

(White)

(Red)

DIGITAL

OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

(No need
to connect)

Jack and Plug Colours

Audio Left: White
Audio Right: Red

VIDEO/AUDIO lead
(commercially available)

To amplifier
audio input jacks

ANALOG INPUT

(White)

(Red)

L

R

Amplifier of stereo system, etc.

(No need
to connect)

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■ Digital Connection

You can make this connection
using either a coaxial digital
lead or an optical digital lead.

DVD Player

AV 1(TV

AV 2

Connection

Required lead

Coaxial digital lead (commercially available)

or

Optical digital lead (commercially available)

)

OUTPUT

SELECTOR

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

RGB

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

OUT

SETTING UP

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

L

R

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

To coaxial
DIGITAL OUT jack

or

To OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
jack

Coaxial digital lead
(commercially available)

Optical digital lead

To coaxial

(commercially available)

digital input jack

To optical
digital input
jack

DIGITAL IN

OPTICALCOAXIAL

Audio equipment with
optical/coaxial digital input jack

Digital Connection to an MD to Record a CD

Some Audio CDs and VIDEO CDs have a short silent section between musical tracks. When sound from discs
such as these is digitally recorded by connecting the Player directly to a digital recorder (such as an MD player),
the music may be recorded continuously and track numbers may be lost.

■ Digital Connection to Audio Equipment or MD Player without a Dolby Digital Decoder

• Audio CD or VIDEO CD
Play the disc as you normally would, with the audio mode set to “L+R” (see page 63). With a digital
connection, audio of a disc recorded with DTS sounds abnormal in this case.

• DVD
With a digital connection, audio cannot be produced from a DVD recorded with Dolby Digital (5.1 channel),
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic), DTS or MPEG Audio, so you should use an analogue connection to play such
discs. Discs with linear PCM audio should play normally.

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Connection

Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS or MPEG audio

Connecting an amplifier with a Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG Audio digital surround processor or a Dolby Digital/
DTS/MPEG Audio surround processor to your Player’s optical/coaxial digital jack provides richer and more
powerful audio play.

■ Connection to a processor or amplifier with an optical/coaxial digital input jack

Required lead

Coaxial digital lead (commercially available)

SETTING UP

You can make this connection
using either a coaxial digital

lead or an optical digital lead.

DVD Player

AV 1(TV

AV 2

)

OUTPUT

SELECTOR

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

RGB

S-VIDEO

OUT

or

Optical digital lead (commercially available)

VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

To coaxial
DIGITAL OUT jack

or

To OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
jack

Coaxial digital lead
(commercially available)

Optical digital lead
(commercially available)

To coaxial
digital input jack

To optical
digital input
jack

DIGITAL IN

OPTICALCOAXIAL

Dolby Digital (5.1ch)/
DTS/MPEG Audio processor or amplifier

• This connection is not possible if the processor or amplifier to which you want to connect does not have an optical/

coaxial digital input jack.

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