Zenith DVD5201 OPERATING GUIDE

machine number | DVD5201

ENJOY THE VIEW

operating guide / warranty

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 herein may result hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. 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 Zenith Electronics Corporation 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 2001

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

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.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Front Panel/Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

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

Remote Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connections

❏ Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

❏ Connecting to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

❏ Connecting to Optional Audio System . . . . . . 14-16

Enjoying Dolby Digital Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound . . . . . . . . 15

Enjoying 2 Channel Digital Stereo Sound. . . . . . . . . . 16

Enjoying DTS Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Basic Operation

❏ Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-20

Stopping Play

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Resume Play

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Last Scene Memory

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Screen Saver

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Exchanging Discs during Playback

. . . . . . . . . . 20

Skipping Discs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Exchanging the Disc and Starting Playback

. . . . 20

❏ Special Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22

Still Picture

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Frame Advance

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Skipping Chapters and Tracks Forward or Back

. 21

To Scan at Fast Forward or Fast Reverse Playback

. 22

Playing in Slow-Motion

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

❏

Playback with MP3

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33

Initial Settings

❏ Selection of Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

❏ Selecting Disc Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

❏ Selecting Parental Control Rating Level and

Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37

❏ Selecting TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

❏ Selecting Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

❏ Selecting Digital Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

❏ Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

❏ Table of Languages and Their Abbreviations . . . 42

Reference

❏ Disc Requirements/Copyright Information. . . . . . 43

❏ Before Calling Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

❏ Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

❏ Recommended Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

❏ Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

❏ Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

PAGE 4 INTRODUCTION

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION PAGE 5

13.Accessories, Carts, and Stands

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d)

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

Optical

pick-up lens

It’s too

warm!

Wait!

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

TITLE

PROG.

RANDOM ALL

CHP/TRK

MP3 CD 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

MP3 indicator

open close

disc select

skip

stop

pause

step

disc skip

disc exchange

power

scan

play

OPEN/CLOSE button

POWER indicator

DISC EXCHANGE button

PLAY button

SKIP/SCAN buttons

Disc tray

POWER

button

STOP button

PAUSE/STEP button

DISC SELECT (1 – 5) buttons

Display window

DISC SKIP button

Remote sensor

INTRODUCTION PAGE 9

Identification of Controls (Cont’d)

Rear Panel

S-VIDEO OUT jack

VIDEO OUTPUT SELECT switch

AUDIO OUT 1 (L/R) jacks

AUDIO OUT 2 (L/R) jacks

VIDEO OUT jack

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

POWER CORD

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

COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

Identification of Controls (Cont’d)

Remote Control

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

PAGE 10 INTRODUCTION

POWER button

AUDIO button

SUBTITLE button

NUMBER buttons

SKIP (

❈

SEARCH) button

ZOOM button

DISPLAY button

SLOW (

) buttons

*TITLE button

**MENU button

REPEAT button

MARKER-SEARCH buttons

OPEN/CLOSE button ANGLE button

RANDOM button

PROGRAM button

CLEAR button

PLAY button

SKIP (

❈

SEARCH) button

STOP button

PAUSE/STEP button

SELECT/ENTER button

***ARROW buttons SETUP button

RETURN button

A-B button

DISC SKIP button

***Directional arrow buttons

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

❈

Press and hold button for about two seconds for search function.

marker

audio subtitle angle random

program

menu title setup return

repeat a - b disc skip

clear

open / close

power

123 456

789

*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).

**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).

INTRODUCTION PAGE 11

Identification of Controls (Cont’d)

Install 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 install 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.

❍

Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the DVD player.

❍

Do not drop or give the remote control a shock.

❍

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

❍

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

❍

Do not disassemble the remote control.

Remote Control Setup Remote Control Operation

open close

disc select

skip

stop

pause

step

disc skip

disc exchange

power

scan

play

30° 30°

Within about 23 ft (about 7 m)

Notes on batteries

Notes on the remote control

marker

audio subtitle angle random

program

clear

open / close

power

123 456

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PAGE 12 CONNECTIONS

Connecting to a TV

Connect the DVD player to your TV.

S-video cable (supplied)

To S-VIDEO OUT

To AUDIO OUT (L/R)/ VIDEO OUT

Audio/Video cable (supplied)

To video input

To audio inputs

To S-video input

TV or monitor with audio/video inputs

VIDEO OUTPUT SELECT switch

To component video input

To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Pb, Pr, Y)

Video cable (Y, Pb, Pr) (not supplied)

❍

Refer to the owner’s manual of your TV for TV operating instructions.

❍

Before 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 OUT jack of this DVD player to an AV decoder that has the Dolby Digital decoding function. High volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers (Refer to “Selecting Digital Audio Output” on page 40).

Notes

If the TV has an S-video input, connect the DVD player with the S-video cable.

When using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, set the VIDEO OUTPUT SELECT switch to COMPONENT or when using S-VIDEO OUT jack, set the VIDEO OUTPUT SELECT switch to S-VIDEO.

CONNECTIONS PAGE 13

Connecting to an Audio System

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

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)

❍

Refer to the owner’s manual of your audio system for operating instructions.

❍

Before 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 OUTjack of this DVD player to an AV decoder that has the Dolby Digital decoding function. High volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers (Refer to “Selecting Digital Audio Output” on page 40).

Notes

If the TV has an S-video input, connect the DVD player with the S-video cable.

Connecting to Optional Audio System

You can enjoy the high quality dynamic sound of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and 2 Channel Digital Stereo.

Enjoying Dolby Digital Sound

To DIGITAL OUT

75 ohm coaxial 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 decoder

or Video cable

S-Video cable

Dolby Digital

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 decoder or Dolby Digital processor.

❍

Refer to the owner’s manual of your audio system for operating instructions.

❍

Before 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.

❍

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 sound from this DVD player you need the following:

●

DVD recorded in Dolby Digital

●

6 channel receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder, or Dolby Digital processor and power receiver

●

5 speakers and 1 sub woofer

To enjoy Dolby Digital sound

You need to select “Dolby Digital”

on the SETUP menu.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

PAGE 14 CONNECTIONS

CONNECTIONS PAGE 15

Connecting to Optional Audio System (Cont’d)

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

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)

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 OUTjack of this DVD player to an AV decoder that has the Dolby Digital decoding function. High volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers (Refer to “Selecting Digital Audio Output” on page 40).

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

You can still enjoy the excitement of Surround Sound even if your A/V receiver does not offer Dolby Digital 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.

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With a receiver equipped with Dolby Digital

Connect the equipment the same way as described in “Enjoying Dolby Digital 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.

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