OYAMAHA
DVD/VIDEO CD / CD PLAYER
DVD-S540
OWNER'S MANUAL
V IDEO
WARNING
TO _educe the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
RiSKOFELECTRtCSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
CAUTiON_TOREDUCETHERiSKOFELECYRtCSHOCK,
DONOT REMOVE COVER {OR BACK).
NO USER=SERViCEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFJEO SERVICE PERSONNEL.
w_in the unit may h_ve su_c_ent magnitude to cause
L_ hls symbol w_ms the user lJlat unlnsu_ate_ voltage
e_ectri_ shock Therofore, it _Sdal_gerous to make
any kind of contact with ally insi_Jep_lt of this un_
cencernillg _l_e operation _ntt maintenance of th_s
_ Thissymt_ol_ert_euserthatlm_ortantklter_ture
unit has been inclu_ett Therofole, it SlIOUM be read
¢atefukly in order to _voitt ally IlrOblems
expose this _ppli;mce _o _ain or moistul_e.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may i_esult in h_zardous
_adiation exposure.
The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and
with 21 CFR 1040.10.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1, Read these instructions.
2, Keep these instructions.
3, Heed all warnings.
4, Follow all instructions.
_, Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Cieanonlywithad_y cIoth.
7, Do not block any of the ventilation openings.
Insulant in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions.
8. DO not install near any heat sources _uch as
radiatol s, hea_ legigt_l s, s_ov_ or othel apparatus
(in ludin_ a_plifiers) Lh_ produce I_e_
9. DO not defeat the safety
has _wo blades wi_J1one wider than Plug
the o_he_ A 4rou_ding type plug has two blades and a third
glY_unding plying ire wide blade orthe third prollg _
provided _r your safety When the provided plu_ does n_
fr_ into your ¸ ou_l_, consult an electr_ci_l _p replacement of
the ob_lete outlet
10. P_tect the power cord flora being walked on or
pinc_d_ parliculady at plu_ col_e_lence l_ceptacles, and
the pok_ where they exit [rom the apparatus¸
11 .Only use attachments/accesso_es specified by tile
m_factur_
12. _ Use only with a cart, s_and, tnpod, bracket,
13. Unplug this apparatus dudn_ ligi_ning storms or whe_
14. Refer all servicing to qualified _r vice pe_onnel
15. Battery usage CAUTION _ p_eve_ bakery lea_a_e
or _le sp_ihed by the manufactureP or sold
w_h the apparatus When a ca_t is used, use
caution when moving the Car_/app_atus
corn billa_ion _ avoid i_ury f_om tip ovel:
ullu_d _l ¸ Ion_ pePiod_ of time
Servicin_ is requil_d whe_ the apparatus ha_ been
damaged in any w_ such as if the powe_supply cord or
plug is dam_ed liquid l_a_been spilled or obiects have
fallell into the appal a_/_, or when the app_ atus has been
exposed _ raill Or moi_ure, does not Operate nomla_l_ Or
has been dropped¸
whid_ may _u_t in bodily i_ury or damage _ the unit:
Iiisl_ll all batteries dor_tly + _nd * as mar_.ed on the ullit
DOno[ mix battelies (old andnew or carbon and
alkaline, _4c)
Remove batteries when the uni[ is no_ used fol a Ion_ time
16. Re sure to allow _paces of at least 25era above, behind a_d
oil b_J_ sides the ullit
17. DO _1ol place the lo lowing obJeCts on this unit:
A vessel wrth water in ff if the vessel laJlsby vibrations &rid
w4ter spills, _t may cau_ damage to the unit, _d/or you
may get an electric thock
EL 6475-E002: 0t/3
FCCINFORMATION(forUScustomersonly)
I IMPORTANT NOTICE:DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
ThESpredict, whenin$ta_ as indicated inthe instruct_onscontained iRthis manu,_l,meets FCCrequirements Modifeations Rotexpressly
approved by Yamaham_y voidyour autherlty, gtant_ by theFCC, to use the product
2 IMPORTANTWhen co:lr_cting this product to acc_sor_s ,_r_l/oranelher product use o_ hfgh qu,_lityshEeldedcab_s CableJssuppl_'d withthis
product MUST be L_ed Followall installation instruct_ns Failureto follow _nstrJct_nscould void your FCC au[horEz,_tEonto use this product in the
USA
3 N_TE_Th_sprcducthast`_eentestedandf_undtoc_mp]ywjththereqUiremen_[EstedinFCCReguiatmns_Pa_ti5f_rCIass"B_'djgitaIdevIces
Compli,_ncewiththese requirementsprovEdesare,_sonedleleve_of ,_ssurancethat your useof this productJn,_residentialenvironment willnot
result in harrn_l interfereRcewithother e_gtroqic devices Th_sequipment generates]usesradio fn_queRciesand, _fnot instalJedand used accord-
ing to the ins_ons found Jnthe uses manL_al,may Causeinterference harmful to the operatEoRof otherelectnonicdev_es Compliancew_th
FCCregulations doesnot guarantee that interference willnot occvr in a_Jinstallations If this pt_lt=ct is found to bethe source of interference,
whichcanbedetermined byturning the product "OFF* and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by usingona of tha following measun_s:
ReJocateei[herthis produc_orthe device that is beingaffected by the interference
Utilize poweroutletsthat are on dffrent branch (drcuit bre,_keror fuse) drcuils or installAC I_neflller/s
IRthecase of radio orTV interference,nek_cate/reede£tthe ,_ntenR_If the antenna lea_J4RJ$300 ohm ribbon _ead,ch,_ngethe leed-in to coaxial
type cable
if these corrective measures do not producesatisfactory results,please contact the bcal retailer authoozed to distabuteth_stype Ofproduct¸ If you
can not Ioeatethe,_£propriateretailer, pleasecontact YamahaElectronics Ccrp, 6600Orangetflorpe Ave Buen,_park CA90_22
The above statementsapplyONLYto thoseproducts_istabuted by YamahaCorporation ofAmedca or _tssubsidiedes
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association*s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your eq_Jipment by playing it at a safe level One that lefe the sound come thro_Jgh loud and clear w_thout annoying
b_ar_ngor distoPJon - and, most importantly, wit he,Jr affecting your sensitive hearing¸
Since hearing damage from _oud sounds is often undetectable unti_ it is too late, YAMAHA and the E_ectronic
industries Association's Consumer E_ectronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive ........
volume _evets.
I For Customer Use:
Read carefofly the information located at the rear panel of the
player and enter below Lhe Seria_ No Retain this information for
future reference
Model No
Seria_ NO.
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
TO prevent elect tic shock, match wide blade of plug 1o wide slot and
rally insert.
This Class 8 digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Thi_ digita_apparatus does no_ excee_ _he C_as$B {imits for radio noise
_'_ission_ from di_al apparatus as_e_ o_t in _he Radio _n_erference
Re_ofations of rite Cana/Jia_ Department of Commu nic2,dons
CAUTION
Use of controls or adju sb'aenls or
performance of procedures other than
Lhose spedfied herein may resoft in
haza_ous _dlalJon exposure¸
1 To assure the finest performance, please read
this manual car@ally Keep it in a safe place for
futurereference.
2 InstaEI this unt n a well vent bted, cool, dry dean
place away from direct sunlight, beat sources,
vibrat on, dust, moisture, or cold. In a cabinet,
allow about 2.5cm (1 inch) dfree space ale
around this unt for adequate ventilation.
3 Locate this unit away from other electrical
appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid
bumming sounds.
4 Do not expose this untt to sudden temperature
changes from cold to hot, nor locate tbs untt in
an environment with high humidity (.e., a room
wth a humid fier) to prevent condensation inside
this unit, which may cause an electr cal shock, fi_,
damage to this unit, and/or personal _jury
5 Avoid installing this unit in a location where
foreign obJeCts may fall onto this unit or where
this unt may be exposed to liqud @-ipping or
splashing, On the top of this unit, do not place:
Other components, as they may cause
damage and/or disc@orat on on the surface
of this unit,
Burning objects (i.e,, candles), as they may
cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or
personal inpry
Conta ners wttb Iquid n them, as they may
fall, spilling the liquid and causing an electrical
shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.
6 Do not cover this untt with a newspaper,
tablecloth, curtain, etc, n order not to obstruct
heat rad ation, lfthe temperature nside this untt
rises, it may cause fire, damage to this uni%and/or
personal iniur Y
7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet untl all
connect ons are complete.
8 Do not operate this unit upside-down, It may
overheat, possibly causing damage.
9 Do not use excessive force on switches, knobs
and/or cords,
10 When disconnect}ng the power cord from the
wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.
11 Do not clean th}s un}t wttb chemical solveuts;this
might damage the fin sh, Use a clean, dry cloth,
1 2 Use only the voltage specified on this unit. Using
this un}t wtth a higher voltage than specified is
dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this
unit, and/or personal injuryYAMAHA will not be
held responsible for any damage resulting from
use of this un}t wttb a voltage other than as
specified.
13 To preve_t damage by lightning, disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet durng an
electrical storm.
14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit.
Contact qualifiedYAMAHA service personnel
when any serv ce is needed.The cabinet should
never be opened for- any reason.
15 When not planning to use this unit for long
periods of t}me (i.e., vacation), d sconnect the AC
power plug from the wall outlet.
16 Be sure to read the "TROUBLESHOOTING"
section on common operat}ng errors before
concluding that this unit is faulty
| 7 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to
set the un}t }n standby mode, then disconnect
the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
WARNING
TO REDUCETHE RISKOF FIREOR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSETHISUNITTO
RAIN OR MOISTURE
NOTE:
Pictures shown maybe different between countries,
Never make or change connections w}th the power
switched on,
When playing DTS encoded CDs, excessive noise
will be heard from the analog stereo outputs,To
avoid possible damage to the audio system, the
consumer should take proper- precaut ons when the
analog stereo outputs of the player are connected to
an amplification system.To enjoy DTS D gttal
Surround TM playback, an external 5,1 channel DTS
Digital Surround TM decoder system must be
connected to the digital output of the player:
LASER SAFETY
This unit employs a laser: Due to possible eye injury
only a qualified serv ce person should remove the
cover or attempt to service this device,
CAUTION
VISIBLEAND INVISIBLELASERRADIATION
WHEN OPEN,AVOID EXPOSURETO BEAN
(WARNING LOCATION:INSIDE ON LASER
COVERSHIELD ORTHE BACKPLATEOF SET)
LASER
_pe
Wave lenS1]
Output Power
Beam d}vergence
Semiconductor laser GaAlAs
650 nm (DVD)
780 nm (VCD/CD)
7 mW (DVD)
10 mW (VCD/CD)
60 degree
Contents
Introduction
EnvironmentalInformation ......................................2
Suppliedaccessories..................................................2
Notes about discs......................................................2
Cleaning discs ..........................................................................2
Symbols Used in this Manual...................................2
Functional Overview
Front and Rear Panels...............................................3
Remote Control .........................................................4
Preparation
General Notes on connections .............................. 5
Digital Connections ................................................... 5
AnaJog Connections .................................................. S
Video Connections .................................................... 6
S Video terrninal <A> .......................................................6
Component Video terminal <B) ...............................6
Composite Video terminal (1, 2) <C ) ...................6
Inserting batteries into the Remote Control .,,,,,7
Using the Remote Control .............................................7
NTSCIPAL Conversion ............................................ 7
Turning on the power ............................................... 7
Smart Power On/Off ................................................. 7
Operation
Basic Playback ............................................................. 8
General Operation .................................................... 8
Video control dunng playback ......................................8
Audio co_trol dunng playback ......................................8
Repeat and Shuffle ...............................................................9
Repeat AB ...............................................................................9
Disc Resume ............................................................................9
OSD (On-Screen Display) ..............................................9
Zoom .......................................................................................10
Special DVD Features ............................................ 10
Playing a Title .......................................................................10
Playing a Chapter ...............................................................10
Camera Angle ......................................................................10
Chang}ng the Audio Language and/or fonT_at...10
Subtitles ...................................................................................10
Special VCD & SVCD Features ............................ 10
Playback Control (PBC) .................................................10
preview Function ...............................................................11
Picture CD & MP3 Playback
General Operation .................................................. 12
MP3 & jPEG Navigator ...................................................12
Play Mode ..............................................................................12
Special JPEG Features .............................................
Function Introduct on ......................................................
Prey ew Function ...............................................................
Zoom picture .......................................................................
Playback wth multi angles ............................................
Wipe Effect ...........................................................................
Special NP3 Features ..............................................
Function Introduction ......................................................
JPEG and MP3 simultaneous playback ................ 13
Setup Menu
Basic Operation ....................................................... 14
General Setup menu ............................................... 14
Disc Lock ................................................................................14
Program (not for Picture CD/MP3) ........................14
OSD language ......................................................................lS
Screen Saver-.........................................................................15
Audio Setup menu ................................................... 15
Speaker Setup ......................................................................1S
Digital Audio Setup ..........................................................16
Equalzer (Sound Mode) ................................................16
3D (Reved> Mode) ...........................................................16
Video Setup menu ................................................... 17
TV Type ..................................................................................17
TV Display .............................................................................17
Closed Capt on ...................................................................18
Progressive .............................................................................18
Picture Setting ......................................................................18
Password Setup ........................................................ 19
Preference Setup menu .......................................... 20
Audio language ...................................................................20
Subtitle language ................................................................20
Disc Menu language .........................................................20
Parental Control .................................................................21
Default Setup .......................................................................21
MR3/jPEG Navigator ........................................................21
Troubleshooting ........................ 22
Specifications ............................. 23
Maintenance ............................... 23
Language Code .......................... 24
Introduction
Thank you forpurchasingthis unit. This Owneds
Manual explainsthe basicoperation of this unit,
The regon code is 1 for U,S,A and
Canada models,
Since it is usual for DVD movies to
be released at differe_t times in
differeI_t regions of the world, all players have
region codes and discs can have an opt onal
region code, This unt can play discs containing the
dentical region code, or mentioned as region
"ALU'. If you load a disc of a different region code
to this unit, you will see the region code notice on
the screen. The disc wll not playback, and should
be unloaded.
Environmental Information
This unLt consists of materials which can be
recycled and reused if disassembled by a
special sed company, Please observe the local
regular ons regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted battenes and old equ pment.
Supplied accessories
Remote control
Batteries (two AA size) for remote control
Audio/Video cable
Owner+s Manual
Cleaning discs
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean t with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.
Do not wipe in a circular motion.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinnec
commercially available cleaners, or ant}static spray
intended for analog records,
Symbols Used in this Manual
The below symbols appear in some headings and
notes with the following mean ngs:
- Description refers to playback of
DVD*video discs
_ Video CDs
IC D_ - Description refers to playbackof
SVCDI - Description refers to playback of
• Some DVD video discs require specific
functions or allow only limited functions
during playback.
• " _ "may appears on the TV screen
which means that the function is not
available on that specific DVD video disc.
- Description refers to playback of
Audio CDs
SuperVCDs
Notes about discs
- This unit is designed for use wi_ DVD video,
Video CD, Super video CD, Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW
(MP3 Supported), DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-R and
DVD-RW.
- CD-R and CD-RW cannot be played unless
finalized.
- Some discs cannot be played depending on the
recording conditions such as PC environment and
application software. The characteristics and
condition of the discs; materials, scratches,
curvature, and etc, may result in failure.
- Be sure to use only CD-R and CD-RW discs made
by reliable manufacturers.
- Do not use any non standard shaped discs (heart,
etc.)
- Do not use disc with tape, scals, or paste on it,
damage to tile unit may result.
- Do not use a disc printed on its surface by a
commercially available label printer.
2
Manulbctured under license liorn Dolby Laboratories
"Dolby" and the doubleD symbol am tradema_K_ of
Dolby Laboratories
"DTS" and "DTS D_gltalOut" are trademarks of
Dsg_talTheater Systems, Inc
Thisproduct_nco_po_dtescopyrightp_ot_ction
technologythat _splotected by method rialtosof
ce_ainUS patents and other intellectualptoperty
rightsownedby MacrowsionCu_po_dnonand other
nghtsowners.Use of thiscopyrightprotection
technologymust be authorizedbyMac_owslon
Co@oration,and isint_n@d {br home andother
I_mitedwewsngusesonlyunlessotherwise authonzed
by Macrows_onCo@orationReverseenglneenngor
@sassemblyis prohibited
Front and Rear Panels
Functional Overview
_ STANDBY/ON
to turn this unit to standby mode or
ON
DiscTray
& OPEN/CLOSE
to open/close the disc tray
If,-!II PLAYIPAUSE
search fomvard +/ go to the next
chapter or track I
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search backward _ / go to a previous
chapter or track
• STOP
to stop playback
/
to start/interrupt ptayback
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* Pressbutton for about two seconds.
_ S-VIDEO
connect to S-Video input of your AV
rece vet
connect to a standard AC outlet l
AC Power Cord
AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) |
COMPONENTVIDEO
connect to component video inputs of
your AV receiver
connect to AUDIO nputs of you+-
AV receiver or stereo system /
OPTICAL 1
l VIDEO
connect to Video inputs of your AV
connect to DIGITAL iNPUT of your
rece ver
connect to DtOTAL iNPUT of you+-
Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel.
Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
AV receiver _
Functional Overview
Remote Control
TOP MENU/RETURN I
display the top level dsc menu
(DVD) / go back to previous
menu (VCD) _
MENU L
access menu of a disc (DVD) /
switch PBC on/off (VCD) L_
_tern in the menu
ENTER/OK
acknowledge menu selection
search backward* / go to
previous chapter or trac
STOP ( • )
stop playback
PLAY(_-)
start playback
PAUSE ( II )
pause playback temporarily /
frame-by frame playback
REPEAT
repeat chapter, track, title, disc /
shuffle chapter, track
A-B
repeat a specific segment
SCAN
preview the content of a track
or whole disc (VCD) / play the
first 6 seconds or less of each
track (CD)
MUTE
disable or enable sound output
L_
(Z) GD (Z)
CD GD GD
(3D (Z) GD
_GD
OOO
_OOO
®11
turn ths unit ON or go to
standby-on mode
0-9 numeric buttons
select numbered items in a
menu
ON SCREEN
access or remove player's On
Screen Display menu
SETUP
access or remove player's setup
menu
search fox.Yard ÷ / next chapter
or track
SUBTITLE
subtitle language selector
ANGLE
select DVD camera angle
ZOOM
enlarge video image
AUDIO
audio language and for-mat
selector-
* Press and hold button for about two seconds.
4
Preparation
General Notes on connections
Never make or change connections with the
power sw tched on,
• Depending on the equipment you wish to
connect, there are various ways you could
connect this unit, Possible connections are shown
n the following draw ngs.
• Please _fer to the manuals of other equipmeut as
necessa_ 7 to make the best connections.
• DonotconnectthJsuntviayourVCRThevideo
qualty could be distorted by the copy protection
system.
• Do not connect th s unit's audio out jack to the
phono in iack of your audio system,
Digital Connections
This unit has COAXIAL and OPTICAL digital out
jacks. Connect one or both of them to your AV
recever equipped with Dolby digtal, DTS, or
HPEG decoder using each specific cable (separate
purchase),
Note:
- If the audio format of thedigital output doesnot
match thecapabilitiesof yourreceiver,the receiver
willproducea strong,distortedsoundor no soundat
al!.Make sure to selecttheappropriate audio
format at menu screen includedonthe disc.
PressingAUDIO onceor moremay changenotonly
audiolanguagesbut also audioformats, and the
selectedformat appearsfor severalsecondsontile
status window.
Analog Connections
Use aud o/v deo cable suppled with this untt to
connect AUDIO OUT L (left) and R (right) jacks
of this unit to con-esponding input jacks of your
audo equipment such as Stereo ampl Fief,
You will need to set this unit's digital
output to All (see 'Digital Output').