Sherwood V-756 User Manual
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
V-756
DVD PLAYER
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Introduction
Congratulations on Your Purchase!
Your new DVD Player is designed to deliver maximum
enjoyment and years of trouble free service.
Please take a few moments to read this manual thoroughly. It
will explain the features and operation of your unit and help
ensure a trouble free installation.
Please unpack your unit carefully. We recommend that you
save the carton and packing material. They will be helpful if you
ever need to move your unit and may be required if you ever
need to return it for service. Your unit is designed to be placed
in a horizontal position and it is important to allow at least two
inches of space behind your unit for adequate ventilation and
cabling convenience.
To avoid damage, never place the unit near radiators, in front of
heating vents, in direct sunlight, in excessively humid, dusty
locations or near sources of strong magnetic fields. Connect
your complementary components as illustrated in the following
section.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol 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.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain
or moisture.
FOR U.S.A.
FCC INFORMATION
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.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications in construction of
this device which are not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
■Moisture condensation
Moisture may form on the lens in the following
conditions.
Immediately after a heater has been turned on.
In a steamy or very humid room.
When this unit is moved from a cold place 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.
■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 screen while you are
watching a TV broadcast and this unit is left on. This is
not a malfunction of this unit or the TV. To watch a TV
broadcast, turn off this unit.
■Do not transport this unit with a disc left in it.
CAUTION
Invisible laser radiation when the unit is open. Do not
stare into beam
WARNING
PRECAUTIONS
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
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CAUTION : USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR
PORCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Units shipped to countries other than the above
countries are equipped with an AC voltage selector
switch on the rear panel. Refer to the following
paragraph for the proper setting of this switch.
AC VOLTAGE SELECTION
This unit operates on 115 / 230 V AC. The AC
voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the
voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is
shipped. Before connecting the power cord to your
AC outlet, make sure that the setting position of this
switch matches your line voltage. If not, it must be
set to your voltage in accordance with the following
direction.
AC voltage selector switch
Move switch lever to match your line voltage with a
small screwdriver or other pointed tool.
FOR U.S.A. AND CANADA ..............................................120 V
Units shipped to the U.S.A. and Canada are
designed for operation on 120 V AC only.
Observe all safety precautions with use of a
polarized AC plug.
However, some products may be supplied with a
nonpolarized plug.
CAUTION : To prevent electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
FOR CHINA, EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA ........... 220V/230 V/240V
Units shipped to China are designed for operation
on 220 V AC only.
Units shipped to Australia are designed for operation
on 240 V AC only.
To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug
supplied must be inserted only into a standard threepin power point which is effectively earthed through
the normal household wiring. Extension cords used
with the equipment must be three-core and be
correctly wired to provide connection to earth.
Improper extension cords are a major cause of
fatalities. The fact that the equipment operates
satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is
earthed and that the installation is completely safe.
For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective
earthing of the power point, consult a qualified
electrician.
PAN-EUROPEAN UNIFIED VOLTAGE
All units are suitable for use on supplies 230-240 V
AC.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
FOR OTHER COUNTRIES .......................................... 115 V/230 V
FOR YOUR SAFETY
AC 220 V AC 110 V
/120 V
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READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
AC 230VAC 115V
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CONTENTS
Introduction
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 2
READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT 3
System Connections
CONNECTING TO A/V AMPLIFIER OR RECEIVER 5
CONNECTING TO TV WITH AUDIO AND VIDEO INPUTS 7
CONNECTING TO ADDITIONAL COMPONENT WITH VIDEO AND DIGITAL OUTS 7
CONNECTING SYSTEM CONTROL 8
CONNECTING TO TV AND VCR WITH SCART CONNECTORS (Regional Option) 9
Front Panel & Remote Controls 10
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE 12
LOADING BATTERIES 12
Preliminary Knowledge About Discs
PLAYABLE DISC TYPES 13
NOTES ON DVD VIDEOS 13
NOTES ON COPYRIGHT 13
SYMBOL AND MESSAGE ABOUT INVALID OPERATION 14
CARE AND HANDLING OF DISCS 14
Operartions
BASIC PLAYBACK 15
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ON-SCREEN SYMBOLS 18
PLAYING THE DESIRED SECTION OF DISC (TITLE/CHAPTER/TRACK/TIME SEARCH) 19
PLAYING A SPECIFIC ITEM [DVD Video only] 20
REPEAT PLAYBACK 21
INTROSCAN PLAYBACK [CD only] 22
CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK 22
CHANGING THE CAMERA ANGLE [DVD Video only] 23
CHANGING THE AUDIO LANGUAGE [DVD Video only] 23
CHANGING THE SUBTITLE LANGUAGE [DVD Video only] 24
PLAYING A SCENE CLOSE-UP [DVD Video only] 25
LISTENING WITH HEADPHONES 26
Initial Settings 27
SETTING THE SYSTEM 29
SETTING THE LANGUAGE 30
SETTING THE TV SCREEN 31
SETTING THE AUDIO SETUP 32
SETTING THE CUSTOM SETUP 36
SETTING THE RATING LEVEL 39
SETTING THE DISC SETUP 40
Definition Of Terms 44
Troubleshooting Guide 45
Specifications 46
DVD Language Code List 47
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System Connections
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Plase make all connections to this DVD player before plugging in the AC cord.
Since different components may have different names for the same inputs and outputs, carefully read the
operating instructions of any component to be connected to this player.
Please follow all color coding when making the audio and video connections.
The video output of this player can be optimized to fit your TV screen. Please select either 4:3 or 16:9. (refer to
“SETTING THE TV SCREEN” on page 31.)
The Sherwood Newcastle V-756 DVD Player/Decoder is a very versatile unit.
Because it has built-in decoding for DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Virtual, Circle Surround, MPEG
Multichannel and 6.1 Extended surround it can be used with 5.1 (or 6.1) ready amplifiers and receivers that do
not have their own decoders built-in.
Because it also has coaxial and optical digital outputs, it can also pass the digital data stream to an external
decoder or to amplifier or receiver that has built-in digital decoders.
It can even be used as a high quality multi-channel digital decoder for other source components such as
satellite TV receiver or HDTV tuner.
Follow the enclosed instructions to add the V-756 to your system.
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CONNECTING TO AN A/V AMPLIFIER OR RECEIVER
Powered subwoofer
AUDIO IN
6.1(or 6)CH AUDIO IN
Audio cord(supplied)
Main A/V Amplifer
or Receiver
Additional
TV or amplifier
Center
speaker
(front)
Center
speaker
(rear)
Front speaker (right)
Front
speaker
(left)
Video cords
(not supplied)
S-VIDEO IN
(MONITOR) VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Monitor TV
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
Video cord
(not supplied)
Audio cord
(not supplied)
AUDIO IN
This Unit
Rear speaker
(left)
Rear speaker (right)
Audio cord(not supplied)
Video cord
(supplied)
S-video
cord(not
supplied)
BlueRedGreen
Component video
cord
(not supplied)
75Ω coaxial
digital cord
(not supplied)
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
INPUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
INPUT
Optical digital
cord(not supplied)
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5
6
7
4
1
33
2
2
2
8
6
1. Connecting MIXED AUDIO OUTs 1
Connect these jacks to the DVD (, AUX, etc.) IN jacks of your
amplifier or receiver.
Notes :
While playing back a disc containing multi-channel signal
format such as DTS, Dolby Digital and MPEG Multichannel
with this connection, the 5 discrete channels (front L, center,
front R, rear L and rear R) are mixed down to these front
and headphone channels.
If the MIXED AUDIO OUT connection is made, only two
front speakers are required.
2. Connecting VIDEO OUT’s
This DVD Player has 3 kinds of Video Outputs :
Component Video, S-Video and Composite Video.
If your receiver or amplifier has both VIDEO INPUT jacks and
VIDEO (MONITOR) OUTPUT jacks, connect these VIDEO
OUTS to the corresponding VIDEO IN jacks of your amplifier
or receiver and the receiver’ MONITOR OUTPUT jacks to the
corresponding input jacks on your TV. If your amplifier or
receiver does not have the necessary input and output jacks,
connect these jacks directly to the VIDEO IN jacks of the TV.
(Refer to “CONNECTING TO TV WITH AUDIO AND VIDEO
INPUTS” on the next page.)
When making COMPONENT VIDEO connections, connect
“Y” to “Y”, “R-Y” to “R-Y” (or “P
R
”), “B-Y” to “B-Y” (or “PB”)
For your reference, video picture quality is usually rated as
follows :
“COMPONENT” > “S-VIDEO” > “COMPOSITE”
NOTE : Do not connect this unit to your TV through a VCR.
The copy protection function built into DVD software may
interfere with the picture.
3. Connecting DIGITAL OUTs
If your amplifier or receiver has built-in digital decoders or if
you wish to make direct connection to an MD or CD recorder,
connect the COAXIAL and/or OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUTS
to the corresponding DIGITAL INPUTS of the associated
device(s).
Notes :
You must select the appropriate digital output mode on this
DVD player before trying to use it with an outboard amplifier
or receiver via the digital connections.
Otherwise, operation with the incorrect digital mode may
result in a loud noise through your speakers that could
damage the speakers and/or our hearing. (For details, refer
to “When selecting the DIGITAL OUTPUT” on page 32.)
Recordings of DVD software made via the digital connection
on an MD or CD recorder may not be made properly.
When making the COAXIAL DIGITAL connections, use 75
Ohm coaxial cable not standard audio patch cords.
Not all of the commercially available optical cables are
suitable for use with audio equipment. If you have any
questions regarding the appropriateness of any cable,
please consult your dealer or a professional service
organization.
Remove the protecive cap before making any OPTICAL
DIGITAL connections. Re-install the cap when you will not
be using the OPTICAL INS or OUTS.
4. Connecting the 6.1 CH AUDIO OUTs
This DVD player has built-in multi-channel digital decoders for
DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, MPEG Multichannel and
Circle Surround including the 6.1 Extended Surround versions
of both DTS and Dolby Digital so you can enjoy high-quality
audio and surround sound without the need for an external
decoder.
Connect these jacks to the corresponding 6.1 (or 6) channel
inputs of your amplifier or receiver.
Notes :
If you amplifier or receiver has only 6 channel direct inputs,
do not hook up the REAR CENTER OUTPUT.
In that case, you can run the REAR CENTER OUTPUT to a
separate amplifier or powered speaker. With such a hookup, however, you will have limited ability to control the rear
center speaker level as this DVD player does not have a
master volume control. Center Rear volume trim is limited to
+/- 12 dB compared to the other channels. If you need more
volume adjustment capability, it should come from the
associated amplifier or powered speaker.
When using the 6.1 CH Audio Outs, adjustments for
speaker set-up, bass management, dynamic range control,
and surround sound mode should be made from this DVD
player and not from your amplifier or receiver.
(Refer to “When selecting the Dynamic Range Control”,
when selecting the SURROUND” and “When selecting the
SPEAKER OPTIONS” on pages 33-34.)
5. Connecting to an additional amplifier or TV set
This unit incorporates additional audio and video outputs such
as (composite) VIDEO OUT 2 and MIXED AUDIO OUT 2 for
use with a second TV or amplifier.
To connect these jacks correctly, refer to “Connecting
MIXED AUDIO OUT’s 1” and Connecting VIDEO OUTs”
described above.
6. AC INPUT CORD
When all connections are made, plug this cord into an AC
outlet.
7. VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH (Optional by region)
In some countries, this unit operates on AC 115V or AC 230V.
If your unit has this capability, set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR
switch to match your line voltage before connecting the AC
input cord to an AC outlet.
8. A/V SCART CONNECTORs (Regional Option)
Refer to “CONNECTING TO TV AND VCR WITH SCART
CONNECTORS (Regional Option)” on page 9.
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You can enjoy DVD Videos by simply connecting this unit to a TV. To hear improved audio sound quality, connect the MIXED
AUDIO OUTs 1 to your amplifier or receiver.
To connect these jacks correctly, refer to “Connecting MIXED AUDIO OUTs 1” and “Connecting VIDEO OUTs” on the
previous page.
Note :
If your TV has only a monaural audio input instead of stereo, you will need to use an optional audio cord which converts
stereo audio output to monaural.
Do not connect the VIDEO OUTs of the unit to the TV through a VCR. Otherwise the image may be disturbed due to the copy
protection builtinto the DVD software.
CONNECTING TO TV WITH AUDIO AND VIDEO INPUTS
When these VIDEO and DIGITAL INs are connected to the corresponding VIDEO and DIGITAL OUTs of additional DVD
player, etc., you can also enjoy high-quality audio and surround by using the built-in DTS/Dolby Digital/MPEG Multichannel
decoder of this unit. If this is the case, be sure to connect the 6.1 CH AUDIO OUTs (and MIXED AUDIO OUTs ) to your
amplifier or receiver.
When you connect the additional equipment with a digital output, before using, change the SYSTEM setting according to the
type of the DIGITAL OUT jack of the equipment connected. (Refer to “SETTING THE SYSTEM” on page 29.)
The digital audio signal from either the OPTICAL or the COAXIAL DIGITAL IN can be directly transferred to both of the
DIGITAL OUTs of this unit. If this is the case, be sure to connect these DIGITAL OUTs to your amplifier, etc.
A signal from the S-VIDEO IN can be directly transferred to only the S-VIDEO OUT and a signal from the regular VIDEO IN to
only the regular VIDEO OUTs 1 and 2.
Depending on your use, the unit’s settings should be set properly. With DIGITAL OUT connections, the DIGITAL OUTPUT
setting should be made from this unit and with 6.1 CH AUDIO OUT connections, settings for “D·R·C”, “SURROUND” and
“SPEAKER OPTIONS” on the AUDIO SETUP menu should be made.
For correct connection and use, refer to “Connecting DIGITAL OUTs” and “Connecting 6.1 CH AUDIO OUTs” on the previous
page.
The audio component such as CD player, etc. can be also connected to these DIGITAL INs only, not the VIDEO INs.
CONNECTING TO ADDITIONAL COMPONENT WITH VIDEO AND DIGITAL OUTS
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Monitor TV
Component video cord
(not supplied)
S-video cord (not supplied)
Video cord (Yellow, supplied)
Audio cord (Red&White, supplied)
This Unit
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Green
Red
Blue
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
This unit
COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
Video cord
(not supplied)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
75Ω coaxial digital
cord (not supplied)
DVD player, etc.
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Connect this jack to the DIGI LINK jack of some Sherwood receivers such as RV-5106/R, RD-6106/R, RD-
7106/R, R-756/R, R-956/R, etc. that uses the DIGI LINK III remote control system.
(For details, refer to the operating instructions of that unit.)
When connecting this jack to the DIGI LINK jack of some Sherwood receivers such as RV-5106/R, RD-6106/R,
RD-7106/R, R-756/R, R-956/R, etc., only this unit does not respond to system power control due to the auto
play feature.
CONNECTING SYSTEM CONTROL
Some receivers with
DIGI LINK III remote
control system only
CD player
Sherwood equipment with
DIGI LINK remote control
system
System control cord
(Green, supplied)
This unit
System control
cord
Tape deck
Graphic equalizer
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For some countries like Europe, the unit incorporates the TV and VCR SCART connectors.
You can connect the unit to TV and VCR easily using the SCART connections without other cumbersome audio
and video connections.
During operation of the unit, these connectors can deliver either the regular video and RGB signals or the S-
video (Y and C) signals as well as the mixed audio L and R signals.
To obtain the highest picture quality, you can make the COMPONENT VIDEO connections between the unit
and TV.
Depending on the video signal(s) to be used, adjust the COMPONENT VIDEO and SCART OUTPUT settings
to your preference and set your TV and VCR to the corresponding one to match the selected settings of the
unit.
(Refer to “When selecting the COMPONENT VIDEO (Regional Option)” on page 37, “When selecting the
SCART OUTPUT (Regional option)” on page 38 and the operating instructions of the component(s)
connected.)
Note
In this connection, do not connect the unit to the TV through a VCR. Otherwise the image may be disturbed due
to the copy protection function.
CONNECTING TO TV AND VCR WITH SCART CONNECTORS (Regional Option)
In this connection, to view a program source from the VCR on the TV screen or to record a TV broadcast onto
the VCR, be sure to turn the unit off to enter the standby mode.
This unit
Monitor TV
VCR
21-pin SCART
cable (not supplied)
21-pin SCART
cable (not supplied)
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Front Panel & Remote Controls
Front Panel Controls
Remote Controls
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34 35 36 11 10 6
11
8
10
26
19
27
28
29
32
33
31
30
15
12
9
25
24
17
16
20
7
18
22
23
21
3
4
2 5 7 8 9 13 14
22. MENU BUTTON
Press to display the DVD menu on the TV screen.
23. SETUP BUTTON
In the stop mode, press to adjust the initial settings of
the unit on the TV screen .
24. CURSOR ( ) / ENTER BUTTON
Tilt in the desired direction to select an item in the onscreen display or in any displayed menus and press
down to execute or select that item.
25. RETURN BUTTON
Press to return to the previous menu.
26. ZOOM BUTTON
Press to enlarge a part of the scene during playback of
a DVD video .
27. SEARCH BUTTON
Press to perform a title / chapter / time search during
playback of a DVD Video or a track / time search
during playback of a CD.
28. CLEAR BUTTON
Press to delete the current selection on the title,
chapter, track, time, setup menu, etc.
29. PROGRAM BUTTON
Press to program chapters / tracks in the desired
sequence.
30. INTRO BUTTON
Press to play the first 10 seconds of each track on a
CD.
31. REPEAT MODE BUTTON
Press to play a single chapter / title on a DVD Video or
a sigle track / entire disc on a CD repeatedly.
32. REPEAT A↔B BUTTON
Press to play a specific part repeatedly.
33. TIME BUTTON
Press to display the elapsed / remaining time of the title
or chapter on a DVD Video or the elapsed / remaining
time of the track or disc on a CD.
34. HEADPHONE JACK
Insert headphones for private listening.
35. HEADPHONE LEVEL CONTROL KNOB
Rotate to adjust the volume level of the headphones.
36. FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
For details, see the next page.
Note :
On the remote control, the RANDOM, MARKER and
PBC buttons are not available for this unit.
1. POWER SWITCH
Press to turn the power of the unit between the standby
and off modes.
2. STANDBY indicator.
Lights up in the standby mode and goes off in power on
mode.
3. POWER BUTTON
Press to turn the power of the unit from power on to
standby or vice versa.
4. LED LAMP
5. REMOTE SENSOR
6. DISC TRAY
Load the disc to be played on the tray.
7. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) BUTTON
Press to open or close the disc tray.
8. PLAY ( ) BUTTON
Press to start playback.
9. PAUSE ( ) BUTTON
Press to pause playback temporarily.
In the pause mode, press to advance the picture of
DVD Videos frame by frame.
10. STOP ( ) BUTTON
Press to stop playback.
11. FORWARD/BACKWARD ( ) SKIP BUTTONS
Press either button to skip chapters/tracks or locate the
beginning of a chapter/track.
12. FORWARD/BACKWARD ( ) SEARCH
BUTTONS
Press either button to fast forward or reverse a chapter
or track and to play back DVD Videos slowly.
13. SHUTTLE RING
Rotate in either direction to fast forward or reverse a
chapter or track.
14. JOG DIAL
In the sill picture mode, rotate in either direction to
advance or reverse the picture of DVD Video frame by
frame.
15. NUMERIC (0~9) BUTTONS
Press to enter a title, chapter or track number, etc. for
direct input.
16. DISPLAY BUTTON
Press to display the on-screen symbols meaning
information about the disc and the unit on the TV screen.
17. TITLE BUTTON
Press to display the DVD Video title menu on the TV
screen.
18. SUBTITLE BUTTON
Press to select the subtitle language on the TV screen
during DVD Video playback .
19. SUBTITLE ON/OFF BUTTON
Press to switch the subtitle display on or off during DVD
video playback.
20. AUDIO BUTTON
Press to select the audio language or sound during DVD
Video playback.
21. ANGLE BUTTON
Press to select the camera angle during playback of a
DVD Video that contains multiple camera angles.
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■FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
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Use the remote control unit within a range of about 7
meters (23 feet) and angles of up to 30 degrees
aiming at the remote sensor.
LOADING BATTERIES
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE
Remove the batteries when they are not used for a
long time.
Do not use rechargeable batteries(Ni-Cd type).
1
Remove the cover.
2
Load two size “AAA” batteries matching
the polarity.
REPEAT INDICATORS
PROGRAM INDICATOR
SURROUND MODE INDICATORS
SPEAKER INDICATORS
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
CD/DVD INFORMATION INDICATORS
PLAY/PAUSE INDICATORS
ANGLE INDICATOR
REMAINING TIME INDICATOR
LAST MEMORY INDICATOR
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■Markings on the DVD Videos
Please check the copyright laws in your country
before attempting to record from DVD Video or CD.
Recording copyrighted material may infringe on
copyright laws.
DVD Video is protected by the copyguard system.
If you connect the unit directly, to your VCR the
copyguard system activates and the picture may not
play back correctly.
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
right 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.
Preliminary Knowledge About Discs
PLAYABLE DISC TYPES
NOTES ON DVD VIDEOS
NOTES ON COPYRIGHT
This unit can play back discs bearing any of the
following marks :
Notes :
When you play back discs other than those listed
above, playing back them may generate noise and
damage speakers.
Depending on the countries, this unit conforms to
either the NTSC color system for U.S.A., Canada, etc.
or the PAL for Europe, Australia, China, etc.
It cannot play back discs with the other color systems.
■Region code
DVD players and DVD Videos have their own Region
Code numbers which are assigned to each country
or area as shown below. DVD players are set to your
Region Code number at the factory. As a result, if
the region code number of this DVD player is
different from that of the DVD Video, playback of the
DVD Video will not be allowed by the DVD player. (In
this case, “WRONG REGION CODE” is displayed on
the TV screen)
Examples of playable DVD Videos :
In U.S.A In Europe
DVD VIDEO CD
Logo mark
Disc size
3″(8 cm) /
5″(12 cm)
3″(8 cm) /
5″(12 cm)
Played sides One or both One side only
Contents Audio + Video Audio
Major
countries
or area
Playable
Region
code
All
regions
North
America
Europe,
Japen,
Middle East
Southeast
Asia
Oceania,
South
America
Russia
China
Mark Description
Indicates the region code where the disc
can be played back.
Number of audio languages recorded with
multiple audio languages. The number in
the mark indicates the number of audio
languages. (Up to 8 languages)
Number of subtitle languages recorded
with the multiple subtitle languages. The
number in the mark indicates the number
of subtitle languages. (Up to 32 languages)
Number of angles recorded from the
multiple camera angles. The number in the
mark indicates the number of angles. (Up
to 9 angles)
Aspect ratio and TV screen type.
“16:9”, “4:3”, etc. stands for aspect ratio,
“LB” for letter box, “PS” for pan-scan,
“WIDE” for wide screen.
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SYMBOL AND MESSAGE ABOUT INVALID
OPERATION
CARE AND HANDLING OF DISCS
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When you press a button, if the unit does not accept
that operation, appears on the TV screen.
Operations are occasionally unacceptable even if
is not displayed.
During operation, if the “WRONG REGION CODE” is
displayed on the TV screen, it means the region
code number of the unit is different from that of the
DVD Video and playback will not be allowed.
During operation, if the “WRONG DISC FORMAT” is
displayed, it means the color system of the unit is
different from that of the DVD Video.
In case a disc is not playable, this message will be
also displayed.
During operation, if “BAD PARENTAL LEVEL” is
displayed, it means the rating level function is
operating.
In this case, select the preferred rating level.
(For details, refer to “SETTING THE RATING
LEVEL” on page 39.)
In handling a disc, hold it carefully by the edges.
Do not stick paper or write anything on the printed
surface.
Fingermarks and dust on the recorded surface
should be carefully wiped off with a soft cloth. Wipe
straight from the inside to the outside of the disc.
Always keep the discs in their cases after use to
protect them from dust and scratches.
Notes:
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high humidity
or high temperature for a long time.
When loading or unloading a disc in the disc tray,
always place it with the printed side up.
Printed side
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BASIC PLAYBACK
■Preparations
Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the unit.
To enjoy the sound of the disc from your audio system, turn on the audio system and select the input source
connected to the unit.
Set the TV screen type correctly to match your TV.
The STANDBY indicator lights up. This means that
the unit is connected to the AC mains and a small
amount of current is retained to support operational
readiness.
To switch the power off, push the POWER switch
again. Power is cut off and the STANDBY indicator
goes off.
Operations
Each time the POWER button on the remote
control is pressed, the unit is turned on to enter the
operating mode or off to enter the standby mode.
In the stanby mode, if the OPEN/CLOSE button is
pressed, the unit can be also turned on (and when
there is a disc in the unit, the disc is automatically
played back).
1
Before operation, enter the standby
mode.
2
In the standby mode, turn the power on.
8 cm (3 inch) discs can be loaded on the inside
circle of the tray, too.
3
Open the disc tray, then load a disc with
the printed side up.
The disc tray closes and playback starts.
When the disc tray is closed by pressing the
OPEN/CLOSE button, playback starts, too.
Example of DVD Video
4
Start playback.
Note :
When you play a DVD Video, the menu display
may appear on the TV screen. In this case, see
“To start playback from the menu” on the next
page.
TITLE MENU
Dogs Cats
Cows Horses
Main unit
Main unit
or
RC
RC
Main unit
or
RC
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