Zenith DVC2550 OPERATING GUIDE

machine number | DVC2550

enjoy the view

operating guide / warranty

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PAGE 2 INTRODUCTION

Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY

INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUE, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOUD.

CAUTION: This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for
future reference, should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location-see
service procedure.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may
result herein hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation
when open the enclosure. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

FCC NOTICE: 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
connect

ed.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

INDUSTRY CANADA REQUIREMENT :

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numéruque de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Zenith is a trademark of ZEC © Copyright Zenith Electronics Corporation 2000

RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER (Now, while you can see it)
The model and serial number of your new DVD

player are located on the back of the DVD player cabinet. For your future conve­nience, we suggest that you record these numbers here:

MODEL NO.____________________________________
SERIAL NO.____________________________________

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVERTISSEMENT

WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE

PAS OUVRIR

INTRODUCTION PAGE 3

Table of Contents

Introduction

❏ Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

❏ Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

❏ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . 4-5

❏ Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

❏ Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

❏ Identification of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Front Panel/Display window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Controlling the VCRs, CATVs (DBS) and TVs . . . . . . 11

Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operating with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connections

❏ Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

❏ Connecting to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

❏ Connecting to Optional Audio System . . . . . . 15-17

Enjoying Dolby Digital (AC-3) Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound . . . . . . . . 16

Enjoying 2 Channel Digital Stereo Sound. . . . . . . . . . 17

Enjoying DTS Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Basic Operations

❏ Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21

❏

Various speed playback with Shuttle Ring

. . . . . . 22

Operation Using GUI Menu Icons

❏ General Information about GUI menu icons . . . . 23

❏ Detailed description of each GUI menu icon. . . . 24

Advanced Operation

❏ Using a title menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

❏ Using a DVD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

❏ Changing subtitle language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

❏ Changing audio soundtrack language . . . . . . . . . 26

❏ Viewing from another angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

❏ Producing a 3D Surround effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

❏ Repeat Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

❏ Storing markers in memory to be

viewed (listened to) again. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

❏ Zoom Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

❏ Random Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

❏ Program Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Initial Settings

❏ Common procedures of initial settings . . . . . . . . 32

❏ Selecting disc Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

❏ Selecting rating level and password . . . . . . . 34-35

❏ Selecting TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

❏ Selecting Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

❏ Selecting TV Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

❏ Selecting Digital Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

❏ Table of Languages and Their Abbreviations . . . 39

Reference

❏ Disc Requirements/Copyright Information. . . . . . 40

❏ Before Calling Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

❏ Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

PAGE 4 INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL

AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire
hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation,
use and servicing.
This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

1. Read owner’s manual

After unpacking this product, read the owner’s
manual carefully, and follow all the operating and
other instructions.

2. Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply in your
home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.

3. Grounding or Polarization

This product is equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

4. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.

5. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

6. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water-for example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink. or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool
and the like.

7. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

8. Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, playing particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the product.

9. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.

10.Lightning

For added protection of this product during storms, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.

11.Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in
a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.

12.Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

INTRODUCTION PAGE 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

13.Accessories

Do not place this product on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
product. Any mounting of the product should follow
the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer. A product and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the product and
cart combination to overturn.

14.Disc Tray

Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is
closing. It may cause serious personal injury.

15.Burden

Do not place a heavy object on or step on the
product. The object may fall, causing serious
personal injury and serious damage to the product.

16.Connecting

When you connect the product to other equipment,
turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment
from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an
electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the
owner’s manual of the other equipment carefully and
follow the instructions when making any
connections.

17.Sound Volume

Reduce the volume to the minimum level before you
turn on the product. Otherwise, sudden high volume
sound may cause hearing or speaker damage.

18.Sound Distortion

Do not allow the product to output distorted sound
for a longtime. It may cause speaker overheating
and fire.

19.Headphones

When you use the headphones, keep the volume at
a moderate level. If you use the headphones
continuously with high volume sound, it may cause
hearing damage.

20.Laser Beam

Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or venti­lation opening of the product to see the source of
the laser beam. It may cause sight damage.

21.Disc

Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc.
These discs are easily broken and may cause seri­ous personal injury and product malfunction.

22.Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the product to its normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in

any way.
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance-this indicates a need for service.

23.Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.

24.Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.

25.Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.

PAGE 6 INTRODUCTION

Precautions

❏

When shipping the DVD player, always use the
original shipping carton and packing materials.
For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was
originally packed at the factory.

❏

Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near
the DVD player. Do not leave rubber or plastic
products in contact with the DVD player for a long
time. They will leave marks on the finish.

❏

The top and rear panels of the DVD player may
become warm after a long period of use. This is
normal and not a malfunction.

❏

When the DVD player is not in use, be sure to
remove the disc and turn off the power.

❏

If you do not use the DVD player for a long period, the
unit may not function properly in the future. Turn on
and use the DVD player occasionally.

❏

When you place this DVD player near a TV, radio, or
VCR, the playback picture may become poor and the
sound may be distorted. In this case, move the DVD
player away from the TV, radio, or VCR.

Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.

❏

For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent
solution, wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe
it dry. Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner
and benzine, as they may damage the surface of the
DVD player.

❏

If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the
unit, follow that product’s instructions.

Warning: Cleaning and adjustment of lenses
and/or other components of playback mechanism
should be performed by a qualified service
technician.

The DVD player is a high technology, precision device. If
the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or
worn down, the picture quality becomes poor. To obtain
a clear picture, we recommend regular inspection and
maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) every
1,000 hours of use depending on the operating
environment. For details, contact your nearest dealer.

Moisture condensation damages the DVD player.
Please read the following carefully.

Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when
you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day.
Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In
the same way, moisture may condense on the opti­cal pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most cru­cial internal parts of the DVD player.

Moisture condensation occurs during the following
cases.

❏

When you bring the DVD player directly from a cold
place to a warm place.

❏

When you use the DVD player in a room where you
just turned on the heater, or a place where the cold
wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit.

❏

In summer, when you use the DVD player in a hot
and humid place just after you move the unit from
an air conditioned room.

❏

When you use the DVD player in a humid place.

❏

Do not use the DVD player when moisture con­densation may occur.

If you use the DVD player in such a situation, it may
damage discs and internal parts. Remove the disc,
connect the power cord of the DVD player to the wall
outlet, turn on the DVD player and leave it “ON” for
two or three hours. After two or three hours, the
DVD player will have warmed up and evaporated
any moisture. Keep the DVD player connected to
the wall outlet and moisture condensation will sel­dom occur.

Notes on handling

Notes on Locating

Notes on Cleaning

To Obtain a Clear Picture

Notes on Moisture Condensation

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INTRODUCTION PAGE 7

Notes on Discs

This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs.

On Handling Discs

❍

Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

❍

Do not attach paper or tape to discs.

On Storing Discs

❍

Do not store discs in a place subject to
direct sunlight or near heat sources.

❍

Do not store discs in places subject to
moisture and dust such as a bathroom or
near a humidifier.

❍

Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or
placing objects on discs outside of their
case may cause warping.

On Cleaning Discs

❍

Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause
picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the
disc from the center outward with a soft
cloth. Always keep the disc clean.

❍

If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft
cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly
moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry
cloth.

❍

Do not use any type of solvents such as
thinner, benzine, commercially available
cleaners or anti-static spray for vinyl LPs.
They may damage the disc.

About This Owner’s Manual

❍

This owner’s manual explains the basic
instructions of this DVD player.

❍

Some DVD video discs have functions that
may not be explained in this owner’s manual.
Therefore, some instructions may differ from
this owner’s manual, and there may be extra
instructions. In this case, follow the instructions
displayed on the TV screen or package.

❍

“ ” may appear on the TV screen
during operation. This icon means the
function explained in this owner’s manual is
not available on that specific DVD video
disc.

PAGE 8 INTRODUCTION

Identification of Controls

Front Panel

Display Window

open close

/

menu

select/enter

skip/scan

menu search

play

stop

pause step

/

power

12345

random repeat

disc select

clear

disc skip

disc exchange

/ /

TITLECD

PROG.

RANDOM ALL

AB

CHP/TRK

1

2

34

5

DVD

DVD indicator

CD indicator

RANDOM indicator

PROGRAM indicator

Repeat playback
mode indicators

Operating status indicator

Chapter/Track number indicator

Title number indicator

Angle icon indicator

Disc 1–5 indicators

Total playing time/elapsed time indicators

OPEN/CLOSE button

POWER indicator

PLAY button

SKIP/SCAN buttons

MENU button

STOP button

Disc tray

POWER button

PAUSE/STEP button

SELECT/ENTER
button

DISC SELECT (1 – 5)

buttons

Display window

DISC SKIP

button

DISC EXCHANGE

button

Remote sensor

RANDOM button

REPEAT button

CLEAR button

ARROW
buttons

INTRODUCTION PAGE 9

Identification of Controls

Rear Panel

S-VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

OPTICAL

AUDIO
OUT 1

VIDEO OUT

L

R

L

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AUDIO
OUT 2

Y

Pr

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COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT jack

AUDIO OUT (L/R) 1, 2 jacks

VIDEO OUT jack

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

POWER CORD

Connect to an AC 120V, 60Hz
outlet only.

COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack

OPTICAL DIGITALAUDIO OUT jack

Remove the dust protection cap from the connector
and connect the optical digital cable (not supplied)
firmly so that the configurations of both the cable
and the connector match. Keep the dust protection
cap and always reattach the cap when not using the
connector to protect against dust.

Dust protection cap

PAGE 10 INTRODUCTION

Identification of Controls (con’d)

REMOTE CONTROL

You will find instructions for each of the remote control functions in the appropriate sections of this
instruction manual.

POWER button

PLAY button

REV SKIP button

PAUSE/STEP button

SELECT/ENTER button

SETUP button

DISPLAY button

NUMBER buttons

CLEAR button

ANGLE button

SUBTITLE button

AUDIO button

DISC SKIP button

REPEAT button

A-B button

RANDOM button

FWD/REV SLOW/SCAN

Shuttle Ring

DVD/VCR/CATV/TV
Selector Switch

STOP button

FWD SKIP button

OPEN/CLOSE button

**ARROW

(Volume/Channel)

buttons

RETURN (TV INPUT) button

SOUND (MUTE) button

PROGRAM button

*MENU button

***TITLE button

MARKER-SEARCH buttons

ZOOM button

*MENU button

Use the MENU button to display the
menu screen included on DVD video
discs. To operate a menu screen,
follow the instructions in “Using a
DVD Menu” (page 25).

** Directional arrow buttons

(up, down, left, right) for use in high­lighting a selection on a GUI menu
screen, TITLE and MENU screen.

***TITLE button

Use the TITLE button to display the
title screen included on DVD video
discs. To operate a menu screen,
follow the instructions in “Using a Title
Menu” (page 25).

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return/tv input

sound/mute

program

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audio subtitle angle marker-search

repeat a-b random

zoom

rev fwd

slow/scan

open/close

vol

vol

ch

ch

pause

/step

select/
enter

setup

display

disc skip

INTRODUCTION PAGE 11

Controlling the VCRs, CATVs (DBS) and TVs

Set the DVD/VCR/CATV/TV selector to VCR,
CATV or TV.

While holding the PROGRAM button, press
the number buttons to set the code number
referring to the table below.

Some manufactures have more than one code number. If the
remote control does not operate with the VCR, CATV or TV
after setting the code number, try another number.

To control the VCR

POWER, Number (0~9), SELECT (ENTER), PLAY, SKIP
(F FWD), SKIP (REW), STOP, OPEN/CLOSE
(EJECT), PAUSE/STEP buttons and SHUTTLE ring on the
remote control are activated.

To control the CATV

POWER, Number (0~9), SELECT (ENTER), RETURN (Input
select), and CH

E/D buttons on the remote control are activated.

To control the TV

POWER, Number (0~9), SELECT (ENTER), RETURN (Input
select), CH (Channel)

E/D, VOL (Volume) E/D and SOUND

(MUTE) buttons on the remote control are activated.

1

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Your remote control operates the common
features of most, but not all, models and
brands of IR (infrared) controlled VCRs, cable
converters (DBS) and TVs.

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stop

skip

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return/tv input

sound/mute

program

title menuclear

open/close

vol

vol

ch

ch

pause

/step

select/
enter

setup

display

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❍ Due to the variety of codes used by manufactures, our company cannot guarantee that the MBR remote control will operate with

every model of the brands listed.

Note

TV Codes by Brand

TV Brand Name Codes

ADMIRAL 110, 113, 144, 151, 152
AKAI 115
AMARK 131
AOC 115
BELL & HOWELL 113
BROKSONIC 140, 143
CANDLE 158
CENTURION 130
CITIZEN 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162
CORONADO 131
CROWN 131
CURTIS MATHES 113, 115, 118, 130, 144, 151
DAEWOO 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
DAYTRON 115, 130
EMERSON 110, 111, 115, 131, 140, 143
FISHER 116, 125
FUNAI 153, 154
GENERAL ELECTRIC 102, 118, 127, 128, 133, 144, 151
HITACHI 119, 131, 132
JC PENNEY 102, 115, 124, 130, 133
JVC 109, 141
KMC 131
KTV 115, 130, 131, 138
LG (GOLDSTAR) 115, 122, 130, 131, 133, 146
LODGENET 113
LOGIK 113
LXI 104, 116, 123, 124, 125, 131, 139
MAGNAVOX 100, 106, 107, 109, 114, 115, 121

122, 130, 131, 133, 158
MAJESTIC 113
MARANTZ 103, 115
MEMOREX 113
MGA/MITSUBISHI 103, 114, 115, 130
MONTGOMERY WARD 103, 113, 114, 115, 121, 129,

130, 131, 139
NEC 115, 130
PANASONIC 104, 122, 127, 128, 133, 163
PHILCO 115, 121, 122, 130, 131, 150
PHILIPS 121, 122
PIONEER 134
PORTLAND 131

TV Codes by Brand

TV Brand Name Codes

PROSCAN 118, 144, 151
QUASAR 127, 128
RADIO SHACK 110, 111, 129
RCA 115, 118, 144, 151
REALISTIC 110, 111, 129
SAMPO 130
SAMSUNG 104, 115, 130, 131
SANYO 116, 125
SCOTT 115, 130
SEARS 104, 116, 123, 124, 125, 131
SHARP 112, 129, 131, 139
SIGNATURE 2000 102, 113, 114, 115, 121, 129,

130, 131, 139
SONY 105
SOUNDESIGN 158
SYLVANIA 106, 107, 115, 121, 122, 130,

133, 158
SYMPHONIC 153, 154
TATUNG 128
TEKNIKA 110, 113, 122, 131, 158
TELERENT 113, 131
YORX 130
TOSHIBA 104, 123, 124
WARDS 102, 113, 114, 115, 121, 130, 131
XR1000 155
ZENITH 100, 101

Cable Converter Codes by Brand

Cable Decoder

Codes
Brand Name

ALLEGRO 351
ARCHER 336
CABLEVIEW 336
CITIZEN 336
CURTIS MATHES 317
EAGLE 306, 307, 310
GEMINI 302, 327, 328, 333
GENERAL ELECTRIC 353
GENERAL INSTRUMENT

324, 326, 327, 328
GOBRAND 336
HAMLIN 314, 330, 331
JERROLD 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 329

Cable Converter Codes by Brand
Cable Decoder Codes
Brand Name

KALE VISION 334
MACOM 311, 312, 342
MAGNAVOX 306, 307, 310, 334, 337, 338
NSC 332
OAK 301, 321, 322
PANASONIC 313, 318, 320
PARAGON 300
PHILIPS 306, 307, 308, 309, 310
PIONEER 318, 319
PLUSER 336
RCA 318
REGAL 310
REGENCY 304
SAMSUNG 318, 327, 334
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 317, 335, 347, 354
SLMARX 318, 327
SPRUCER 318, 320, 327
STANDARD
COMPONENTS 334
STARGATE 318, 327, 328
TELEVIEW 318, 327, 336
TEXSCAN 303
TOCOM 315, 316
UNIDEN 348
UNIKA 336
UNIVERSAL 351, 352
VID TECH 339
VIDEO WAY 300, 349
VIEWSTAR 306, 307, 310
ZENITH 300, 305, 311
ZENITH HT-2000 300

DBS Codes by Brand

DBS Brand Name Codes

RCA 355
SONY 356

VCR Codes by Brand

VCR Brand Name Codes

ZENITH 200
LG 201

PAGE 12 INTRODUCTION

Identification of Controls (con’d)

Insert the batteries into the remote control so you can
use it to operate the DVD player.

Open the battery cover.

Insert batteries (AAA size).

● Make sure to match the + and - on the batteries to
the marks inside the battery compartment.

Close the cover.

❍

Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and
corrosion.

❍

To operate the remote control correctly, follow the
instructions.

❍

Do not insert the batteries into the remote control in the
wrong direction.

❍

Do not charge, heat, open, or short-circuit the batteries.
Do not throw the batteries into fire.

❍

Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the remote
control.

❍

Do not use different types of batteries together, or mix
old and new batteries.

❍

If you do not use the remote control for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery corrosion.

❍

If the remote control does not function correctly or if the
operating range becomes reduced, replace all batteries
with new ones.

❍

If battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the
battery compartment, then insert new batteries.

❍

The batteries should last about one year with normal
use.

This section shows you how to use the remote control.

Point the remote control at the
remote sensor and press the
buttons.

Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the remote

sensor

Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the

remote sensor

* Do not expose the remote sensor of the DVD

player to a strong light source such as direct
sunlight or illumination. If you do so, you may not
be able to operate the DVD player with the remote
control.

❍

Direct the remote control at the remote sensor of the
DVD player.

❍

Do not drop or give the remote control a shock.

❍

Do not leave the remote control near extremely hot or
humid place.

❍

Do not spill water or put anything wet on the remote con­trol.

❍

Do not open the remote control.

Preparing the Remote Control

Operating with the Remote Control

open close

/

menu

select/enter

skip/scan

menu search

play

stop

pause step

/

power

12345

random repeat

disc select

clear

disc skip

disc exchange

/ /

30° 30°

Within about 23 ft (about 7 m)

Notes on batteries

Notes on the remote control

1

2

3

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play

power

stop

skip

skip

open/close

pause
/step

select/
enter

AAA

AAA

CONNECTIONS PAGE 13

Connecting to a TV

Connect the DVD player to your TV

S-VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

OPTICAL

AUDIO
OUT 1

VIDEO OUT

L

R

L

R

AUDIO
OUT 2

Y

Pr

Pb

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

S-video cable
(supplied)

To S-VIDEO OUT

To COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

To AUDIO OUT (L/R)/
VIDEO OUT

Audio/Video cable
(supplied)

To video input

To audio inputs

Video cable (Y, Pb, Pr)

(not supplied)

To S-video input

TV or monitor with
audio/video inputs

❍

Refer to the owner’s manual of your TV as well.

❍

When you connect the DVD player to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before
making any connections.

❍

Connect the DVD player to your TV directly. If you connect the DVD player to a VCR, the playback picture will be distorted
because DVD video discs are copy protected.

Warning

Do not set the Digital Audio Output of this DVD player to “Dolby Digital” unless you are connecting the DIGITAL AUDIO jack of this
DVD player to an AV decoder that has the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoding function. High volume sound may damage your hearing
as well as the speakers. (Refer to “Selecting Digital Audio Output” on page 38.)

Notes

If the TV has an S-video input, connect the

DVD player with the supplied S-video cable.

The component video connections supply component signals (Y, Pb, Pr) to video
equipment equipped with component video input connections. If your TV receiver has
component video inputs, it is highly recommended that you use a component video
cable (not supplied) to obtain the full benefit of DVD’s superb picture quality. (The
picture quality obtained using component video is even better than that of S-video.)

For using COMPONENT VIDEO OUTand S-VIDEO OUT
jacks, you must set “TV Output Select” at the SETUP
menu. (See page 37)

PAGE 14 CONNECTIONS

Connecting to an Audio System

You can listen to the sound of audio CDs and DVD video discs in stereo.

S-VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

OPTICAL

AUDIO
OUT 1

VIDEO OUT

L

R

L

R

AUDIO

OUT 2

Y

Pr

Pb

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

To audio inputs

Audio system

To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO OUT (L/R)

S-video cable (supplied)

To S-VIDEO OUT

To video input

To S-video input

TV or monitor with
audio/video inputs

Audio cable
(supplied)

Video cable
(supplied)

If the TV has an S-video input, connect the DVD

player with the supplied S-video cable.

❍

Refer to the owner’s manual of your audio system as well.

❍

When you connect the DVD player to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the
wall outlet before making any connections.

❍

If you place the DVD player near a tuner or radio, the radio broadcast sound might be distorted. In this case, move the DVD
player away from the tuner and radio.

❍

The output sound of the DVD player has a wide dynamic range. Be sure to adjust the receiver’s volume to a moderate
listening level. Otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound.

❍

Turn off the receiver before you connect or disconnect the DVD player’s power cord. If you leave the receiver power on, the
speakers may be damaged.

Warning

Do not set the Digital Audio Output of this DVD player to “Dolby Digital” unless you are connecting the DIGITAL AUDIO jack of this
DVD player to an AV decoder that has the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoding function. High volume sound may damage your hearing as
well as the speakers. (Refer to “Selecting Digital Audio Output” on page 38.)

Notes

CONNECTIONS PAGE 15

Connecting to Optional Audio System

You can enjoy the high quality dynamic sound of Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Pro Logic, and 2 Channel Digital Stereo.

Enjoying Dolby Digital (AC-3) Sound

S-VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

OPTICAL

AUDIO
OUT 1

VIDEO OUT

L

R

L

R

AUDIO

OUT 2

Y

Pr

Pb

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

To DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

75 ohm coaxial cable
or Optical cable

To S-VIDEO OUT
or VIDEO OUT

Connection
example

Front speaker
(left)

Rear speaker

(left surround)

Rear speaker
(right surround)

Front speaker
(right)

Sub woofer

To S-video Input
or Video Input

Center
speaker

To digital
audio input

Receiver equipped
with a Dolby Digital
(AC-3) decoder

or Video cable

S-Video cable

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to
reproduce this realistic effect in the home. You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with this
dynamic realistic sound by connecting the DVD player to a 6 channel receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital (AC-3)
decoder or Dolby Digital (AC-3) processor.

❍

Refer to the owner’s manual of your audio equipment as well.

❍

When you connect the DVD player to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the
wall outlet before making any connections.

❍

The output sound of the DVD player has a wide dynamic range. Be sure to adjust the receiver’s volume to a moderate
listening level. Otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound.

❍

Turn off the receiver before you connect or disconnect the DVD player’s power cord. If you leave the receiver power on, the
speakers may be damaged.

Notes

To enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3)
sound from this DVD player
you need the following:

● DVD recorded in Dolby Digital

(AC-3)

● 6 channel receiver equipped

with a Dolby Digital (AC-3)
decoder, or Dolby Digital
(AC-3) processor and power
receiver

● 5 speakers and 1 sub woofer

To enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3)
sound

You need to select “Dolby
Digital” on the SETUP menu.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing

Corporation. “Dolby”, “AC-3” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Confidential Unpublished Works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All
rights reserved.

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PAGE 16 CONNECTIONS

Connecting to Optional Audio System

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

S-VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

OPTICAL

AUDIO
OUT 1

VIDEO OUT

L

R

L

R

AUDIO
OUT 2

Y

Pr

Pb

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

To AUDIO OUTTo VIDEO OUT

Video cable

Connection example

Receiver equipped
with Dolby Pro
Logic Surround

Front

speaker

(left)

Front
speaker
(right)

To video input

Rear speaker

(left)

Rear speaker
(right)

TV

Center speaker

To audio input

Audio cable

Warning

Do not set the Digital Audio Output of this DVD player to “Dolby Digital” unless you are connecting the DIGITAL AUDIO jack of this
DVD player to an AV decoder that has the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoding function. High volume sound may damage your hearing as
well as the speakers. (Refer to “Selecting Digital Audio Output” on page 38.)

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

You can still enjoy the excitement of Surround Sound even if your A/V receiver does not offer Dolby Digital (AC-3) decod­ing. If your A/V receiver has a Dolby Pro Logic decoder. Refer to the following connection diagram.

Connect one or two rear speakers.
The output sound from the rear speakers
will be monaural even if you connect two
rear speakers.

●

With a receiver equipped with Dolby Digital (AC-3)

Connect the equipment the same way as described in “Enjoying Dolby Digital (AC-3) Sound” on the previous page. Refer
to that receiver’s owner’s manual and set the receiver so you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.

CONNECTIONS PAGE 17

Connecting to Optional Audio System

Enjoying 2 Channel Digital Stereo Sound

Enjoying DTS Sound

S-VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

OPTICAL

AUDIO
OUT 1

VIDEO OUT

L

R

L

R

AUDIO

OUT 2

Y

Pr

Pb

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

To DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL or

OPTICAL)

To S-VIDEO OUT

or VIDEO OUT

Connection example

Front speaker

(left)

Front speaker
(right)

TV

Receiver equipped with a

digital audio input

75 ohm coaxial cable or
optical cable

To digital audio input

To S-video Input

or Video Input

S-Video cable
or Video cable

S-VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

OPTICAL

AUDIO

OUT 1

VIDEO OUT

L

R

L

R

AUDIO

OUT 2

Y

Pr

Pb

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

To DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL or

OPTICAL)

Front
speaker
(left)

Rear speaker

(left surround)

Rear speaker
(right surround)

Front speaker
(right)

Sub woofer

Center
speaker

75 ohm coaxial cable or
Optical Cable

Connection example

To digital audio input

Receiver equipped
with a DTS decoder

To S-VIDEO OUT

or VIDEO OUT

To S-video Input

or Video Input

S-Video cable
or Video cable

2 Channel Digital Stereo

You can enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 Channel Digital Stereo by connecting this DVD player to a receiver equipped with a
digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers).

Introducing DTS Digital Surround

TM

...the finest technology ever invented to transform existing "home theater" systems into six

discrete channels of exceptionally clear, better-than-compact disc, digital audio performance. And DTS Digital Surround is the
only 5.1 surround sound format that can deliver this revolutionary 3-dimensional experience through new music recordings on
compact discs, original 5.1 soundtracks on motion picture laserdiscs, and soon, a wide variety of products on DVD.

❍

Refer to the owner’s manual of your receiver as well.

❍

When you connect the DVD player to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the
wall outlet before making any connections.

❍

The output sound of the DVD player has a wide dynamic range. Be sure to adjust the receiver’s volume to a moderate listen­ing level. Otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound.

❍

Turn off the receiver before you connect or disconnect the DVD player’s power cord. If you leave the receiver power on, the
speakers may be damaged.

Notes

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

PAGE 18 BASIC OPERATION

Basic Playback

This section shows you the basics on how to play back a DVD video disc.

open close

/

menu

select/enter

skip/scan

menu search

play

stop

pause step

/

power

12345

random repeat

disc select

clear

disc skip

disc exchange

/ /

Press POWER.

The DVD player turns on and the power indicator lights
up.

Press OPEN/CLOSE.

The disc tray opens.

●

You can open the disc tray by pressing this button even if the
DVD player is in standby mode.

Place a disc on the disc tray with the
playback side down.

● There are two different disc sizes. Place the disc in the
correct guide on the disc tray. If the disc is out of the guide, it
may damage the disc and cause the DVD player to malfunction.

●

Do not place anything except 3” discs or 5” discs on the disc tray.

● Discs can be loaded one at a time by pressing DISC SKIP or
DISC SELECT (1 - 5) to rotate the carousel.

Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the loading
drawer.

The disc on the tray 1 is ready to be played back.
Playback may begin automatically depending on some
DVDs.
If no disc is loaded on the disc tray 1, select another
disc by following step 5.

●

Do not close the loading drawer by hand.

●

If the disc is placed in upside down (and it is a single sided
disc), “NO DISC” or “DISC ERROR” appears on the TV
screen.

●

If you insert an audio CD, the CD indicator lights up in the DVD
display. The title number does not appear.

●

After playing back all of the chapters in the title, the DVD player
automatically stops and returns to the menu screen.

1

2, 4

3

Operating status indicator

TITLECD

PROG.

RANDOM ALL

AB

CHP/TRK

1

2345

DVD

Preparations

●

When you want to play back DVD video discs, turn on the TV and
select the video input source connected to the DVD player.

●

When you want to enjoy the sound of DVD video discs or audio
CDs from the audio system, turn on the audio system and select
the input source connected to the DVD player.

●

For connection details, see pages 13 through 17.

●

Set the playback picture size according to the aspect ratio of the
connected TV at the SETUP menu (TV Aspect).

●

If you do not have the necessary equipment to enjoy Dolby Digital
(AC-3) sound, set the Digital Audio Output at the SETUPmenu to
“PCM”.

vcrdvd catv tv

play

power

stop

skip

skip

123

456

789

0

return/tv input

sound/mute

program

title menuclear

audio subtitle angle marker-search

repeat a-b random

zoom

rev fwd

slow/scan

open/close

vol

vol

ch

ch

pause

/step

select/
enter

setup

display

disc skip

1

2

3

4

Caution: Do not touch the loading drawer and carousel

while they are in motion, and do not attempt to rotate
the carousel by hand; doing so could result in incorrect
operation of the player and/or damage to the discs.

BASIC OPERATION PAGE 19

open close

/

menu

select/enter

skip/scan

menu search

play

stop

pause step

/

power

12345

random repeat

disc select

clear

disc skip

disc exchange

/ /

5

Basic Playback

If you want to select another disc, press DISC
SKIP on the remote control once or more, or
press DISC SELECT (1 - 5) on the front panel.

Press PLAY to begin playback.

Playback begins.
You can skip this step if the disc is already played back
automatically.

When a menu screen appears on the TV screen.

In case of interactive DVDs with control, a menu screen appears on
the TV screen. Perform step as below.

PressDD/EE/FF/

GG

and press SELECT/ENTER, or
press the numeric button(s), to select the
desired item.

Play of the selected item now begins.

●

For further info, also refer to the jacket or case of the disc
you are playing.

After operation

When the unit is not in use, remove the disc and press
POWER to turn off the power.

❍

Do not move the DVD player during playback. Doing so may
damage the disc and the DVD player.

❍

Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control or DVD
player to open and close the disc tray. Do not push the disc tray
while it is moving. Doing so may cause the DVD player to
malfunction.

❍

Do not push up the disc tray or put any objects other than discs
on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the DVD video
player to malfunction.

❍

Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Be
especially careful with children’s fingers around the
closing disc tray as there is a risk of personal injury.

❍

When “” appears on the TV screen while a button is
pressed, it means that this function is not available on the disc
you are playing.

❍

Depending on the DVD disc, some operations may be different
or restricted. Refer to the jacket or case of the disc you are
playing.

vcrdvd catv tv

play

power

stop

skip

skip

123

456

789

0

return/tv input

sound/mute

program

title menuclear

audio subtitle angle marker-search

repeat a-b random

zoom

rev fwd

slow/scan

open/close

vol

vol

ch

ch

pause

/step

select/
enter

setup

display

disc skip

Notes

5

6

7

7

7

6

5

1

2

3
4

OR

Example of interactive DVD On-Screen Menu

Basic Playback

PAGE 20 BASIC OPERATION

Press DISC EXCHANGE during playback to
open the loading drawer.

Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc trays to
the desired position.

The carousel will move clockwise by one disc tray.

Note: The disc tray which was in the play position can

not be exchanged.

Exchange the discs and press DISC EXCHANGE or
OPEN/CLOSE to close the loading drawer.

Press DISC SKIP during play or in the stop mode.

● Each time the button is pressed, the next disc tray is
selected.

❍

When the DISC SKIP is pressed during play or in the stop
mode, the disc trays rotate and play begins from the beginning
of the next disc.

❍

If there is no disc on the selected disc tray, the disc tray of the
next number will be selected.

❍

When DISC SKIP is pressed during playback of disc 5, playback
of disc 1 will start.

Press OPEN/CLOSE during playback or in the
stop mode.

Play is stopped (if pressed during playback), the
loading drawer is opened and the disc tray which was
in the play position comes to the center position.

Exchange the disc in the center position.

Press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY again.

The loading drawer is closed, the disc tray returns to
the play position and play begins from the new disc.

Exchanging discs during playback

Skipping discs

Exchanging the disc and starting playback

vcrdvd catv tv

play

power

stop

skip

skip

123

456

789

0

return/tv input

sound/mute

program

title menuclear

audio subtitle angle marker-search

repeat a-b random

zoom

rev fwd

slow/scan

open/close

vol

vol

ch

ch

pause

/step

select/
enter

setup

display

disc skip

DISC SKIP

OPEN/
CLOSE

PLAY

Notes

1

2

34

5

TITLE

CHP/TRK

1

2

34

5

DVD

1

2

3

1

2

3

Center position

open close

/

menu

select/enter

skip/scan

menu search

play

stop

pause step

/

power

12345

random repeat

disc select

clear

disc skip

disc exchange

/ /

DISC SKIP

DISC
EXCHANGE

BASIC OPERATION PAGE 21

Basic Playback

Press STOP during playback.

● When play is stopped, the unit records the point where
STOP was pressed (RESUME function).
Press PLAY and play will resume from this point.

❍

Resume function will be cleared when the STOP is pressed on
the STOP mode.

❍

Resume function will be cleared when the power is turned off
and then on.

❍

Opening the disc tray cancels Resume function.

❍

The Resume function may not be available on some DVD discs.

❍

If the player is left in the stop mode for more than 8 minutes, the
power shuts off automatically.

Press PAUSE/STEP during playback.

●

DVD
The player will be placed in the still picture mode.

●

CD
The player will be placed in the pause mode.

Press PAUSE/STEP during still playback.

(Each time you press PAUSE/STEP, the picture advance one
frame)

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Skipping forward

Skipping forward
Press SKIP

during playback.

A chapter (DVD) or a track (CD) is skipped each time the
button is pressed.

Skipping back

Skipping back
Press SKIP

during playback.

●

When the button is pressed once midway through a
chapter/track, the player returns to the start of that
chapter/track. When it is pressed again, a chapter/track is
skipped each time the button is pressed.

Stopping Play

Resume Play

Still Picture (Pause)

Frame advance (DVD only)

Skipping forward or back

vcrdvd catv tv

play

power

stop

skip

skip

123

456

789

0

return/tv input

sound/mute

program

title menuclear

audio subtitle angle marker-search

repeat a-b random

zoom

rev fwd

slow/scan

open/close

vol

vol

ch

ch

pause

/step

select/
enter

setup

display

disc skip

STOP

REV SKIP

PAUSE/
STEP

FWD SKIP

PLAY

Notes

PAGE 22 BASIC OPERATION

Various speed playback with Shuttle Ring

You can play back discs at various speeds, and
resume normal playback.

During still picture mode, rotate and hold SHUTTLE
ring to the positions indicated gives those slow
modes.

●

The variable-speed slow picture will appear on the TV
screen.

Release the SHUTTLE ring to resume the still
picture mode.

vcrdvd catv tv

play

power

stop

skip

skip

123

456

789

0

return/tv input

sound/mute

program

title menuclear

audio subtitle angle marker-search

repeat a-b random

zoom

rev fwd

slow/scan

open/close

vol

vol

ch

ch

pause
/step

select/
enter

setup

display

disc skip

SLOW/SCAN

Shuttle ring

To play in slow-motion

To scan at fast forward or fast reverse.

❍

The DVD player does not play back sound during slow-motion
playback, or during the high speed reverse and forward play­back of DVD video discs.
However, the DVD player plays back sound during fast forward
or fast reverse playback of audio CDs.

❍

Subtitles do not appear on the screen during slow motion and
scan playback.

❍

The DVD player provides four (4) scan speeds for DVD movie
play. Only two (2) scan speeds are available during Audio CD
play.

❍

The DVD player does not play back in slow-motion in case of
audio CD.

Notes

PLAY

During playback mode, rotate and hold SHUTTLE
ring to the positions indicated gives those fast
search modes.

●

The variable-speed search picture will appear on the TV
screen.

Release the SHUTTLE ring to resume normal
playback.

1/2

REVERSE
DIRECTION

1/16

1/8

1/4

1/16

1/8

1/4

1/2

FORWARD
DIRECTION

FF X4 GG X4

FF X16 GG X16

G

FF X2 GG X2

FF X100 GG X100

REVERSE
DIRECTION

FORWARD
DIRECTION

OPERATION USING GUI MENU ICONS PAGE 23

General Information about GUI menu icons

This unit features GUI Menu Icons showing disc
information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing
time, audio/subtitle language, angle, and sound) and
player information (repeat play, play mode, marker,
etc.). Some icons only show the indicated information.
Other icons allow the settings to be changed.

Common procedures

Press DISPLAY during playback.

●

Title function can be accessed from the stop mode.

Press DD/

EE

to select the desired item.

●

The currently selected item is indicated by a yellow
frame on its GUI menu icons.

Press FF/

GG

to select the desired setting.

●

When numbers are displayed (e.g. title No.), the
numeric buttons can also be used for setting
instead of

FF/GG

.

●

For some functions, the setting will be registered
immediately; for others, SELECT/ENTER must be
pressed.

To clear the GUI Menu Icons, press DISPLAY.

2

3

1

1

2, 3

vcrdvd catv tv

play

power

stop

skip

skip

123

456

789

0

return/tv input

sound/mute

program

title menuclear

audio subtitle angle marker-search

repeat a-b random

zoom

open/close

vol

vol

ch

ch

pause

/step

select/
enter

setup

display

disc skip

1

1

0:16:57

1 ENG

D

6 CH

OFF

1

NORM.

1

16:57

STER.

NORM.

Examples of GUI Menu Icons.

(The screens may differ depending on the disc contents.)

(DVD GUI) (CD GUI)

(DVD and CD GUI)

CHAPT

OFF

A B

1/5

Detailed description of each GUI menu icon

You can view information about a disc and its operational status on the TV screen.

To show the current title No.

and to jump to the desired title No.

To show the current chapter No.

and to jump to the desired chapter No.

To show the elapsed time

and directly select scenes by the desired time.

To show the current audio soundtrack language,
encoding method, channel No.

and to change the settings.

To show the current subtitles language

and to change the setting.

To show the current angle No.

and to change the angle.

To show the current sound (NORMAL or 3D SURROUND)

and to change the setting.

To show the current track No.

and to jump to the desired track No.

To show the elapsed time.

(Display only)

To show the current audio (STEREO, LEFT, RIGHT)

and to select to the desired audio channel.

To show the current sound (NORMAL or 3D SURROUND)

and to change the setting.

1

1

0:16:57

1 ENG

D

6 CH

OFF

1

NORM.

1

16:57

STER.

NORM.

FUNCTION

(Press DD/EEto select desired item)

FF/GG

, or

Numeric

SELECT/ENTER

FF/GG

, or Numeric

SELECT/ENTER

SKIP

Numeric

SELECT/ENTER

FF/GG

,

AUDIO

FF/GG

,

SUBTITLE

FF/GG

,

ANGLE

FF/GG

,

SOUND

FF/GG

, or Numeric

SELECT/ENTER

SKIP

FF/GG

,

AUDIO

FF/GG

,

SOUND

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Press DISPLAY during

playback.

[TV screen] DVD GUI

SELECTION

METHOD

Press DISPLAY during

playback.

[TV screen] CD GUI

FUNCTION

(Press

DD/EE

to select desired item)

SELECTION

METHOD

Note

❍

Some DVD discs may not provide all of the above GUI menu icons.

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Using a title menu

Press TITLE.

A list of the titles on the disc is displayed.

Pressing TITLE again to resume play from the scene
when TITLE was first pressed.

• Resume play may not be possible on certain discs.

Press DD/EE/FF/GGand press SELECT/ENTER or
PLAY, or press the numeric button(s), to
select desired title.

The selected title now starts playing.

Press MENU during play.

The DVD menu available on the disc is now displayed.

Pressing MENU again resumes play from the scene
when MENU was first pressed.

• Resume play may not be possible on certain discs.

Press DD/EE/FF/GGand press SELECT/ENTER, or
press the numeric button(s), to select desired
item.

The selected item is now executed.

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Some movie discs may contain two or more
titles. If the disc has a title menu recorded on it,
the TITLE button can be used to select the
movie title. (The details of operation differ
depending on the disc used.)

● Selecting a title may not be possible on

certain DVD discs.

Some DVDs have unique menu structures called
DVD menus. For example, DVDs programmed
with complex contents provide guide menus, and
those recorded with various languages provide
menus for audio and subtitle language. Although
the DVD menu’s contents and operation differ
from disc to disc, the following explains the basic
operation when this feature is used.

2

1

1
2
3
4

2

It is possible to change the subtitle language to a
different language from the one selected at the initial
settings. (See page 33 for further info.)
This operation works only with discs on which multiple
subtitle languages are recorded.

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

When no subtitles are recorded, “OFF” will be
displayed instead of the language number.

Press repeatedly SUBTITLE until the
desired language is selected.

Number of the subtitle language being played
back.

To eliminate the On Screen Subtitles.

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select OFF at step 2.

❍

In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to
the selected one immediately.

❍

When a disc supporting the closed caption is played, the
subtitle and the closed caption may overlap each other
on the TV screen. In this case, turn the subtitle off.

❍

When the desired language is not selected even after
pressing the button several times, it means that the
language is not available on the disc.

❍

When the power is turned on or the disc is removed,
subtitles appears in the language selected at the initial
settings. If this language is not recorded on the disc, the
disc’s priority language appears.

Notes

Changing subtitle language

2

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Changing audio soundtrack language

It is possible to change the audio soundtrack language
to a different language from the one selected at the
initial settings in case of DVD disc. (See page 33 for
further info.) This operation works only with discs on
which multiple audio soundtrack languages are
recorded.
And it is possible to change the audio channel in case
of audio CD.

• DVD
Press AUDIO during play.

Number of the audio soundtrack language being
played back.

Press AUDIO repeatedly until the
desired language is selected.

• CD
Press AUDIO during play.

Press AUDIO repeatedly until the
desired sound is selected.

Notes

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1 ENG

D

6 CH

2 FRE

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STER.

LEFT

1

2

❍

When the desired language is not selected even after
pressing the button several times, it means that the
language is not available on the disc.

❍

When the power is turned on or the disc is removed, the
language heard is the one selected at the initial settings.
If this language is not recorded on the disc, only the
available language on the disc will be heard.

❍

Some discs may not respond to Audio feature.

ADVANCED OPERATION PAGE 27

Viewing from another angle

Some DVDs may contain scenes which have been
shot simultaneously from a number of different angles.
For these discs, the same scene can be viewed from
each of these different angles using the ANGLE button.
(The recorded angles differ depending on the disc
used.)

Press ANGLE during playback.

Number of angle
being played back.

Press ANGLE repeatedly until the
desired angle is selected.

For your reference

•

The ANGLE indicator will blink in the DVD display win­dow at scenes recorded at different angles to indicate
that angle switching is possible.

•

The angle number can be programmed beforehand; the
angle will be switched to the selected number when the
ANGLE indicator blinks.

❍

This function only works for discs having scenes recorded
at different angles.

Note

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1

Producing a 3D SURROUND effect

This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, using
Spatializer

TM

N-2-2TMtechnology, which simulates multi­channel audio playback from two conventional stereo
speakers instead of the five or more speakers normally
required to listen to multi-channel audio from a home
theater. This feature works with DVD discs encoded
with Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS
multi-channel audio tracks.

Press SOUND during playback.

Each time this button is pressed, the TV
screen display changes:

Press SOUND repeatedly until the
desired sound is selected.

❍

This 3D Surround effect may not be available on some
DVD discs, such as those recorded with a mono audio
soundtrack.

❍

Turn off the TV surround sound and other surround
effects when using this 3D surround effect.

❍

For best 3D Surround effect using only two speakers it is
recommended that the two speakers be positioned
approximately 2m to 2.5m apart, and the listening
position should be 2m to 2.5m away from the speakers.

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1

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Repeat Play

Repeating viewing (listening)

Press REPEAT during playback.

Each time this button is pressed, the TV screen
changes as shown below and the disc will repeat a
chapter or title (DVD) or a track (CD).

• DVD

Repeat of
chapter being
played

Repeat of title
being played

Cancel repeat mode
(normal play)

• CD

Repeat of track
being played

Repeat of entire
disc contents

Cancel repeat mode
(normal play)

To enjoy program repeat play (CD)

If REPEAT is pressed during program play, repeat play
is operated as below.

Repeat of the
current programmed
track

Repeat of all programs

Cancel repeat mode
(Program play)

To return to normal play

Press REPEAT several times until “OFF” is displayed.

Repeating sections between two
specific points (A-B repeat)

Press A-B during play at the point where
repeat play is to start (A).

• You can select “OFF’ at this step by pressing
CLEAR.

Press A-B during play at the point where
repeat play is to be concluded (B).

Repeat play of the selection between points A
and B starts.

To return to normal play

Press A-B once “OFF” is displayed.

Notes

A *

A B

1

2

❍ Repeat play works only with discs for which the elapsed

playing time appears in the DVD display window during
playback.

❍ Repeat play may not work correctly with some DVDs.
❍ A-B repeat play works only within a title DVD or a track

CD.

❍ Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may fail to

appear (DVD).

OFF

OFF

TITLE

CHAPT

OFF

ALL

TRACK

OFF

ALL

TRACK

ADVANCED OPERATION PAGE 29

Storing markers in memory to be viewed (listened to) again

SELECT/
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MARKER

SEARCH

PLAY

CLEAR

Storing a MARKER in the DVD memory is similar
to marking your page in a book. It allows you to
quickly return to any point on the disc.

Storing a marker in the memory

Press MARKER during play at the starting
point to be viewed (listened to) again.

Indicates “1/5” is stored in the memory.
Up to 5 markers can be stored in the memory.

Recalling/Clearing a marker

Press SEARCH during playback.

Press

DD/EE/FF/GG

to select the marker to be

recalled/cleared.

Press PLAY or SELECT/ENTER to recall a
marker. or Press CLEAR to clear a marker.

Play resumes from the point corresponding to the
selected marker, or the selected marker is cleared.

●

The “Present Picture” is not cleared.

❍ These operations work only with discs for which the elapsed

playing time appears in the DVD display window during playback
or stop.

❍ Some subtitles recorded around the marker may fail to appear

(DVD).

❍ All the markers are cleared when the power is turned off or the

disc is removed and when TV Aspect mode is changed at the
SETUP menu.

❍ The marker is not stored when the DVD or title menu is

displayed on the TV screen.

Notes

1/5

2

1

3

4

Maker
Picture 1

Maker
Picture 2

Maker
Picture 3

Maker
Picture 4

Maker
Picture 5

Present
Picture

PAGE 30 ADVANCED OPERATION

Zoom feature

Random play

Press ZOOM during normal playback or
still playback.

• The square frame will be displayed in the center of
the picture. If any button is not pressed for more than
10 secondes, the square frame will disappear.

• Each press of the ZOOM button changes the TV
screen in the left sequence.

• The magnification level will be displayed in the upper
right corner of the zoom area.

If you press DD/EE/FF/GGbuttons the zoom
point shifts.

Press SELECT/ENTER.

The selected frame is displayed in full size on the
TV screen.

To resume normal playback

Press ZOOM again to cancel Zoom feature and
resume normal playback or still playback.

❍

Some discs may not respond to Zoom feature.

❍

Zoom does not work on subtitles or menus included on
DVD video discs.

The Zoom feature allows you to “ZOOM-IN” and
enlarge the picture on the screen to either 4 times (X4)
or 16 times (X16) its normal size.

Note: This function only works with karaoke DVD and
with audio CD discs. Random does not work with DVD
movies.

You can playback titles, or tracks in random order.
(Random playback)
The DVD player automatically selects the titles in a
DVD video karaoke disc only and plays them back
randomly.

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Random play (DVD)

Press RANDOM during stop.

The DVD player starts random playback.

●

If you press the RANDOM during normal play­back, the DVD player will randomly select anoth­er title and begin random playback immediately.

To resume normal playback, press
RANDOM.

The RANDOM indicator in the DVD display
window disappears.

Random play (CD)

The player plays the tracks in the disc in random order.

Press RANDOM during stop.

The random playback screen appears on the TV
screen.

●

If you press the RANDOM button during normal
playback, the DVD player immediately selects
another track and begins random playback.

To resume normal playback, press
RANDOM during random playback.

The RANDOM indicator in the DVD display
window disappears.

❍

Random playback may not be possible on certain discs.

❍

If you press the SKIP button during random
playback, the DVD player goes to another track

randomly and starts playback.

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Program play

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1

Press PROGRAM during playback or stop
mode.

The program playback screen appears on the TV screen.

• To exit the screen, press PLAY, PROGRAM.

Press DD/EE/FF/GGto select the desired position.

Press the numeric button(s), to select the
desired track number.

● The disc number which in the play position will be

appeared automatically.

Press the DISC SKIP to select another disc
number.

• Repeat steps 2 to 4 to select another track.

• Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.

Press PLAY or SELECT/ENTER to exit the
screen.

The selected track is stored in the memory and play
now begins in the programmed sequence.

● If you press PROGRAM to exit the screen, the

selected tracks are not memorized.

After playback all tracks programmed

Play is stopped.

Clearing the program

● To clear the program one by one

Press D/E/F/G to select the unwanted No. and then press
CLEAR.

● To clear all the programs

Press D/E/F/G to select the “Clear All” and press
SELECT/ENTER. Press PLAY or SELECT/ENTER to exit the
screen. If you press PROGRAM to exit the screen, the pro­grams are not cleared. (The programs are also cleared when
the power is turned off or the disc is removed.)

Step 1

Program

Clear All

Step

3

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Program

Clear All

1 3 2

1

2
3

4

5

The player plays the tracks in the disc in an
order you specify.

Note: Program play function is possible only
with audio CDs. It does not work with DVD
movie discs.

Track number

Disc number

PAGE 32 INITIAL SETTINGS

Common procedures of initial settings

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Common procedures of initial settings

Press SETUP in the stop or playback mode.

The SETUP menu is displayed.

Press DD/EEto select the desired item.

The screen will show the current setting for the
selected item, and the alternate setting(s).

• Disc Audio (see page 33)

• Disc Subtitle (see page 33)

• Disc Menu (see page 33)

• Rating (see page 34)

• Password (see page 35)

• TV Aspect (see page 36)

• Menu Language (see page 37)

• TV Output Select (see page 37)

• Digital Audio Output (see page 38)

Press GGand then DD/

EE

to select the desired

setting and press SELECT/ENTER.

•

Some items require additional steps. (See the

respective page.)

When the alternate setting is selected the screen returns to
the Initial Settings display.

To exit SETUP menu

Press SETUP, RETURN or PLAY.

Once the initial settings have been completed,
the player can always be operated under the
same conditions (especially with DVD discs).
The settings will be retained in the memory until
they are changed, even if the power is switched
off.

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Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Menu Language
TV Output Select
Pseudo PAL
Digital Audio Output

5.1 Speaker Setup

Disc Audio

Original

Spanish

English

Chinese
Polish
Hungarian
Russian

French
German

Italian

Other — — — —

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INITIAL SETTINGS PAGE 33

Selecting disc languages

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At the setup screen, press DD/EEto select
“Disc Audio” and press

GG

.

Press

DD/EE

to select the desired language and

then press SELECT/ENTER.

Original : The original language of each disc will be selected.
English : The English will be Selected.
Other : Another language can be selected. You can input

4-digit language code. (Refer to the language
codes on page 39. Press CLEAR if an incorrect
language code is entered.)

The “Disc Subtitle” and “Disc Menu” are selected by the
same method.

❍

If the language selected is not available on the disc, the original
language designated by each disc will be selected.

This is to select the audio soundtrack language,
subtitle language and the language used in title
menus or DVD menus which will always be used
for every disc to be played back.

When you play back a DVD video disc, the DVD
player automatically displays the pre-selected
subtitle language if it is included on the disc.

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Password
TV Aspect
Menu Language
TV Output Select
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5.1 Speaker Setup

Disc Audio

Original

Spanish

English

Chinese
Polish
Hungarian
Russian

French
German

Italian

Other — — — —

PAGE 34 INITIAL SETTINGS

Selecting rating level and password

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Selecting rating level (DVD only)

At the SETUP screen, press DD/EEto select
“Rating” and press

GG

.

Press

DD/EE

to select the desired level and

press SELECT/ENTER.

You cannot play DVD video discs rated higher than the level
you selected unless you cancel the parental lock function.
For example, when you select level 7, discs rated higher than
level 7 are blocked and cannot be played.

The parent lock level is equivalent to the following USA
movie ratings.

Level 7: NC-17 Level 6: R Level 4: PG 13
Level 3: PG Level 1: G

• Some titles do not match with the rating level described as
above.

If you change the level and enter a password, playback of all
DVDs with ratings higher than your selection will be blocked,
unless the correct password is entered again. For example: if
you change the level to “5”, the DVD player will not play discs
with ratings of “6”, “7” or “8” unless the correct password is
entered on the remote control.

1

This is to prohibit the playing of specified
DVDs which are unsuitable for children.

● Some DVD discs contain a restriction level

which enables parents to remove scenes or
prevent playback of discs by children. DVD
players are equipped with a password
designed to prevent children changing the
level.

Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Menu Language
TV Output Select
Pseudo PAL
Digital Audio Output

5.1 Speaker Setup

Disc Audio

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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
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Password
TV Aspect
Menu Language
TV Output Select
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Digital Audio Output

5.1 Speaker Setup

Disc Audio

8 Blocked
7 Blocked
6
5
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Selecting rating level and password

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Setting your password (DVD only)

If you change the rating level to “7” or lower, you must enter
a 4-digit “password” to prevent playback of discs with higher
ratings.

At the SETUP screen, press DD/EEto select
“Password” and press

GG

.

Input a 4-digit password and press
SELECT/ENTER.

Example : 1234
Do not forget your password.

Input the 4-digit password again and press
SELECT/ENTER to verify.

Setting is finished.

●The rating is locked. Any discs whose rating is higher than

the setting cannot be played back unless the correct
password is entered.

To change/clear memorized password

At the SETUP screen, press DD/EEto select
“Password” and press

GG

.

Input your password and Press
SELECT/ENTER.

To change or clear your password, press

DD/EE

to select the “Change” or “Clear” and press
SELECT/ENTER.

To change the rating level/password, follow the steps on
page 34-35 again.

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Disc Subtitle
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Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Menu Language
TV Output Select
Pseudo PAL
Digital Audio Output

5.1 Speaker Setup

Disc Audio

NEW
— — — —

Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Menu Language
TV Output Select
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Digital Audio Output

5.1 Speaker Setup

Disc Audio

Change
Clear

To clear your 4-digit password

If you forget your password, to clear the
current password, follow the procedure below.

At the SETUP screen

1 Press

EE

to select “Password” item.

2 Enter 6-digit number “210499” and

then press SELECT/ENTER.

The 4-digit password is cleared.

3 Enter a new password

Refer to “Setting your password” section on the
right.

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PAGE 36 INITIAL SETTINGS

Selecting TV Aspect

Select the appropriate screen type according to
your TV set; conventional size screen (4:3) or
wide-screen (16:9).

16:9 Wide

4:3 Panscan

Cut Off

4:3 Letterbox

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At the SETUP screen, press DD/EEto select “TV
Aspect” and press

GG

.

Press

DD/EE

to select the desired Aspect and

press SELECT/ENTER.

4:3 Letterbox : The video material not formatted in the Pan

& Scan style is played back in the letterbox style (black
bands appear at top and bottom of screen).

4:3 Panscan : Select when a conventional TV set is
connected. The video material formatted in the Pan & Scan
style is played back in that style (the left and right edges are
cut off).

16:9 Wide : Select when a wide-screen TV set is connected.
Played in “FULL” size. (Setting the wide-screen TV to “FULL”
mode is also necessary.)

* Each screen shows an example when the video material

for a wide-screen is played.
(This setting does not affect the video material for
conventional size.)

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2

Disc Subtitle
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Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Menu Language
TV Output Select
Pseudo PAL
Digital Audio Output

5.1 Speaker Setup

Disc Audio

4:3 Letterbox
4:3 Panscan
16:9 Wide

Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Menu Language
TV Output Select
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Digital Audio Output

5.1 Speaker Setup

Disc Audio

4:3 Letterbox
4:3 Panscan
16:9 Wide

INITIAL SETTINGS PAGE 37

Selecting Menu Language

At the SETUP screen, press DD/EEto select
“Menu Language” and press

GG

.

Press

DD/EE

to select the desired Language

and press SELECT/ENTER.

Selecting TV Output

2

1

Selects language for DVD menus and displays
on the TV.

Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Menu Language
TV Output Select
Pseudo PAL
Digital Audio Output

5.1 Speaker Setup

Disc Audio

English
Spanish
French

Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Menu Language
TV Output Select
Pseudo PAL
Digital Audio Output

5.1 Speaker Setup

Disc Audio

English
Spanish
French

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789

0

return/tv input

sound/mute

program

title menuclear

open/close

vol

vol

ch

ch

pause

/step

select/
enter

setup

display

1, 2

2

At the SETUP screen, press DD/EEto select “TV
Output Select” and press

GG

.

Press

DD/EE

to select the desired TV Output

and press SELECT/ENTER.

2

1

It can used to select the video output between
S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.

Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Menu Language
TV Output Select
Pseudo PAL
Digital Audio Output

5.1 Speaker Setup

Disc Audio

S-Video
Component

Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Menu Language
TV Output Select
Pseudo PAL
Digital Audio Output

5.1 Speaker Setup

Disc Audio

S-Video
Component

vcrdvd catv tv

play

power

stop

skip

skip

123

456

789

0

return/tv input

sound/mute

program

title menuclear

open/close

vol

vol

ch

ch

pause

/step

select/
enter

setup

display

1, 2

2

PAGE 38 INITIAL SETTINGS

Selecting Digital Audio Output

Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output
options. Set the player’s Digital Audio Output
according to the type of audio system you use.

vcrdvd catv tv

play

power

stop

skip

skip

123

456

789

0

return/tv input

sound/mute

program

title menuclear

audio subtitle angle marker-search

repeat a-b random

zoom

rev fwd

slow/scan

open/close

vol

vol

ch

ch

pause
/step

select/
enter

setup

display

disc skip

1, 2

2

At the SETUP screen, press DD/EEto select
Digital Audio Output and press

GG

.

Press

DD/EE

to select the desired output and

press SELECT/ENTER.

DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM:

Select “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM” if
an active digital output is supplied to Dolby Digital decoder,
(or an amplifier or other equipment with Dolby Digital
decoder).

Stream/PCM: Select “Stream/PCM” if an active

digital output is supplied to an amplifier or other
equipment with DTS decoder, Dolby Digital decoder and
MPEG decoder.

PCM: Select “PCM” if an active digital output is

supplied to an amplifier or other equipment with linear PCM
only (or MD recorder or DAT deck).

2

1

Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Menu Language
TV Output Select
Pseudo PAL
Digital Audio Output

5.1 Speaker Setup

Disc Audio

DOLBY
DIGITAL

/PCM
Stream/PCM
PCM

Disc Subtitle
Disc Menu
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Menu Language
TV Output Select
Pseudo PAL
Digital Audio Output

5.1 Speaker Setup

Disc Audio

DOLBY
DIGITAL

/PCM

Stream/PCM
PCM

Notes

Playback

Disc

96 kHz
Linear PCM
DVD

DTS DVD
Dolby Digital

DVD
MPEG DVD
Audio CD
DTS Audio CD

Stream/PCM

PCM

DTS bit Stream
Dolby Digital

bit Stream
MPEG bit Stream
PCM
DTS bit Stream

OUTPUT

Dolby Digital/
PCM

PCM

Not Output
Dolby Digital

bit Stream
PCM
PCM
DTS bit Stream

PCM only

PCM

Not Output
PCM

PCM
PCM
DTS bit Stream

❍

When you are not using the player’s digital audio output, don’t
select any of the options.

❍

If an active digital audio output signal is supplied to an receiver
or other equipment without a corresponding digital decoding
capability, a very loud noise may be produced which could
permanently damage the speakers.

❍

The DTS DVD disc sound is played back only when the DVD
player is connected with receiver with a DTS decoder.

INITIAL SETTINGS PAGE 39

Table of Language and Their Abbreviations

Code Language

6565 Afar
6566 Abkhazian
6570 Afrikaans
6577 Ameharic
6582 Arabic
6583 Assamese
6588 Aymara
6590 Azerbaijani
6665 Bashkir
6669 Byelorussian
6671 Bulgarian
6672 Bihari
6678 Bengali; Bangla
6679 Tibetan
6682 Breton
6765 Catalan
6779 Corsican
6783 Czech
6789 Welsh
6865 Danish
6869 German
6890 Bhutani
6976 Greek
6978 English
6979 Esperanto
6983 Spanish
6984 Estonian
6985 Basque
7065 Persian
7073 Finnish
7074 Fiji

Code Language

7079 Faroese
7082 French
7089 Frisian
7165 Irish
7168 Scots Gaelic
7176 Galician
7178 Guarani
7185 Gujarati
7265 Hausa
7273 Hindi
7282 Croatian
7285 Hungarian
7289 Armenian
7365 Interlingua
7378 Indonesian
7383 Icelandic
7384 Italian
7387 Hebrew
7465 Japanese
7473 Yiddish
7487 Javanese
7565 Georgian
7575 Kazakh
7576 Greenlandic
7577 Cambodian
7578 Kannada
7579 Korean
7583 Kashmiri
7585 Kurdish
7589 Kirghiz
7665 Latin

Code Language

7678 Lingala
7679 Laothian
7684 Lithuanian
7686 Latvian, Lettish
7771 Malagasy
7773 Maori
7775 Macedonian
7776 Malayalam
7778 Mongolian
7779 Moldavian
7782 Marathi
7783 Malay
7784 Maltese
7789 Burmese
7865 Nauru
7869 Nepali
7876 Dutch
7879 Norwegian
7982 Oriya
8065 Panjabi
8076 Polish
8083 Pashto, Pushto
8084 Portuguese
8185 Quechua
8277 Rhaeto-Romance
8279 Rumanian
8285 Russian
8365 Sanskrit
8368 Sindhi
8372 Serbo-Croatian
8373 Singhalese

Code Language

8375 Slovak
8376 Slovenian
8377 Samoan
8378 Shona
8379 Somali
8381 Albanian
8382 Serbian
8385 Sundanese
8386 Swedish
8387 Swahili
8465 Tamil
8469 Telugu
8471 Tajik
8472 Thai
8473 Tigrinya
8475 Turkmen
8476 Tagalog
8479 Tonga
8482 Turkish
8484 Tatar
8487 Twi
8575 Ukrainian
8582 Urdu
8590 Uzbek
8673 Vietnamese
8679 Volapük
8779 Wolof
8872 Xhosa
8979 Yoruba
9072 Chinese
9085 Zulu

Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Audio”, “Subtitle” and/or “Menu” (See page 33).

Disc Requirements/Copyright Information

PAGE 40 REFERENCE

Playable Discs

This DVD player can play back the following discs.

You cannot playback discs other than those listed above. (CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD, CD-ROM, CD-Extra, CD-G,
photo CD, and CD-i discs can not be played on this DVD player.)
This DVD player uses the NTSC color system, and cannot play back DVD video discs recorded in any other color
system (PAL, SECAM, etc.)

DVD video discs

Audio CDs

Disc mark Contents

Audio+Video

(moving pictures)

Audio

Disc size

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

Maximum playback time

Approx. 4 hours (single sided disc)

Approx. 8 hours (double sided disc)

Approx. 80 minutes (single sided disc)

Approx. 160 minutes (double sided disc)

74 minutes

20 minutes

Region Management Information: This DVD Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region
Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number described on the DVD disc does
not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player, this DVD player cannot play that disc.

The Region number of this DVD player is 1.

You may not be able to play back some DVD video discs on this player if they were purchased from outside your
geographic area or made for business purposes.
When you try to play back an unauthorized disc, “Check Regional Code” appears on the TV screen.

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material
without permission.
DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted.
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.

Notes on Unauthorized Discs

Region Management Information

Notes on Copyright

“Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a license from Desper Products, Inc.,
Spatializer® 3-D Stereo, Spatializer N-2-2 (TM) and the circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper
Products, Inc,.”

1

REFERENCE PAGE 41

Before Calling Service Personnel

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

Symptoms and Correction

Symptom

No power.

The power is on, but
the DVD player does
not work.

No picture.

No sound.

The playback picture is poor.
The DVD player does

not start playback.

The remote control
does not work properly.

Cause

• The power cord is disconnected.

• No disc is inserted.

• The TV is not set to receive DVD signal

output.

• The video cable is not connected
securely.

• The connected TV power is turned off.

• The equipment connected with the

audio cable is not set to receive DVD
signal output.

• The audio cables are not connected
securely.

• The power of the equipment connected
with the audio cable is turned off.

• The Digital Audio Output is set to the
wrong position.

• The disc is dirty.

• No disc is inserted.

• An unplayable disc is inserted.

• The disc is placed upside down.

• The disc is not placed within the guide.

• The disc is dirty.

• A menu is on the TV screen.

• The Rating level is set.

• The remote control is not pointed at the

remote sensor of the DVD player.

• The remote control is too far from the
DVD player.

• There is an obstacle in the path of the
remote control and the DVD player.

• The batteries in the remote control are
exhausted.

Correction

• Plug the power cord into the wall outlet
securely.

• Insert a disc. (Check that the DVD or,
audio CD indicator in the DVD display is
lit.)

• Select the appropriate video input mode
on the TV so the picture from the DVD
player appears on the TV screen.

• Connect the video cable into the jacks
securely.

• Turn on the TV.

• Select the correct input mode of the

audio receiver so you can listen to the
sound from the DVD player.

• Connect the audio cable into the jacks
securely.

• Turn on the equipment connected with
the audio cable.

• Set the Digital Audio Output to the
correct position, then turn on the DVD
player again by pressing the POWER
button.

• Clean the disc.

• Insert a disc.(Check that the DVD, or

audio CD indicator in the DVD display is
lit.)

• Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc
type, color system and Regional code.)

• Place the disc with the playback side
down.

• Place the disc on the disc tray correctly
inside the guide.

• Clean the disc.

• Press the SETUP button to turn off the

menu screen.

• Cancel the Rating function or change
the rating level.

• Point the remote control at the remote
sensor of the DVD player.

• Operate the remote control within about
23 ft (7 m).

• Remove the obstacle.

• Replace the batteries with new ones.

Specifications

PAGE 42 REFERENCE

DVD player/Outputs/Supplied Accessories

[DVD player]

[Outputs]

[Supplied

Accessories]

Power supply AC 120V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 15 W
Mass 12.4 lbs (5.6 kg)
External dimensions (W X H X D) 17” X 4.0” X 16.2” (430 x 102 x 410 mm)
Signal system NTSC
Laser Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm
Frequency range (audio) 4 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio (audio) More than 100 dB (EIAJ)
Dynamic range (audio) More than 95 dB (EIAJ)
Harmonic distortion (audio) 0.008 %
Wow and flutter

Below measurable level (less than + 0.001 % (W.PEAK)) (EIAJ)
Operating conditions Temperature: 41°F to 95°F, Operation status: Horizontal
Video output 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync., RCA jack x 1
S-video output (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync., Mini DIN 4-pin x 1

(C) 0.286 V (p-p), 75 Ω,
Component video output (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync., RCA jack x 1

(Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω
Audio output (digital audio) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1
Audio output (optical audio) Optical connector x 1
Audio output (analog audio) 2.0 Vrms(1 KHz, 0 dB), 330 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 2

●

S-video cable.............................................................................................1

●

Video cable................................................................................................1

●

Audio cable................................................................................................1

●

Remote control...........................................................................................1

❋ Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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DVD PLAYER

Welcome into the Zenith family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith Entertainment Machine. Please read
this warranty carefully, it is a “LIMITED WARRANTY” as defined under Federal Law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state within the U.S.A.

ZENITH’S RESPONSIBILITY

Service Labor During a period of 90 days from effective warranty date, Zenith will provide service labor by a Zenith authorized service center

when needed as determined by Zenith, as a result of manufacturing defects.

Parts New or remanufactured replacements for factory-defective parts will be supplied by a Zenith authorized service center for one

year from effective warranty date . Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty
period.

Not Covered This warranty covers manufacturing defects and does not cover installation, adjustment of customer controls in the home,

installation or repair of home antenna systems, cable converters or cable company-supplied equipment; it also does not cover
damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God or other causes beyond the control of Zenith. Any alteration of the
product after manufacture voids this warranty in its entirety.

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY

Effective Warranty Date Warranty begins on the date of original consumer purchase. For your convenience, keep the dealer’s dated bill of sale or a

delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date.

Operating Guide Read your Operating Guide carefully so that you will understand the operation of your set and how to adjust the customer

controls.

Carry-In Service The video product must be taken to a U.S. or Canadian Zenith authorized service center for warranty service and must be picked

up by the owner.

TV Set Performance It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the TV receiver with which the video product is used, and the associated antenna

system, in proper operating condition..

Important Product Registration—Please fill out and mail your Product Registration Card. It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach

you promptly if we should discover a safety problem that could affect you.

Warranty Service For warranty service information, contact any Zenith authorized service center. Parts and service labor that are Zenith’s

responsibility (see above) will be provided without charge. Other service is at the owner’s expense. If you have any problem in
obtaining satisfactory warranty service, call or write the Zenith Response Center. You must provide the model number, serial
number and date of purchase or date of original installation. Before you ask for warranty service, read “Maintenance And
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THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ZENITH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS IN
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