THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED DIGITAL APPARATUS, ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: APPAREILS NUMERIQUES, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
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English

Table of Contents

Page 2

Supplied accessories...2 Notes on handling..3
Important cautions..3 Safety precautions..3
To repeat the current selection or all tracks [Repeat playback]...27 To repeat a desired part [A-B repeat playback].28
Changing the language, sound and scene angle.. 29
To select the subtitle language [SUBTITLE].29 To change the audio language or sound [AUDIO].30 To select a scene angle of DVD VIDEO [ANGLE]..31

About discs...4

Playable disc types..4 Non-playable discs..4 Audio formats...4 Disc structure...5 Video CDs and SVCDs with Playback Control function.5 Care and handling of discs..5
Special picture playback and picture/sound effect. 32
To display continuous still pictures [STROBE]..32 To zoom in/out pictures [ZOOM]..32 To adjust the picture character [VFP]..33 To simulate surround sound [3D PHONIC].34

Menu bar functions.. 35

To bring up the menu bar...35 Basic operation procedure..35 Menu bar functions for DVD VIDEO..36 Menu bar functions for Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD.37

Page 6

Connections..6
Before making any connections..6 To connect to a TV..6 To connect to a stereo audio amplifier/receiver..8 To connect to digital audio device..9 To connect the power cord...9

Page 39

About MP3 disc... 39 Operations.. 39
Basic operations...39 Selecting the desired Group and Track..40 Direct selection...41 Repeat playback...41

PCM / STREAM RIGHT LEFT VIDEO Y S-VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL COMPONENT 480p REMOTE PR 480i PB
White Audio cable (not supplied) White Red

Amplifier or receiver

When using the unit with a stereo amplifier or receiver, set "ANALOG DOWN MIX" in the "AUDIO" preferences to "STEREO" (see page 51). If your stereo amplifier or receiver has an AV COMPU LINK terminal, you can use the AV COMPU LINK function. See "AV COMPU LINK remote control system" on page 58 for details
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To connect to digital audio device
You can enhance the sound quality by connecting either of the unit's DIGITAL OUT jacks to the digital input of an amplifier, MD, etc. by using an optical or a coaxal digital cable (optional). The digital audio signal from a disc is directly transferred. If you connect the unit to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder or an amplifier with a built-in decoder by using an optional digital cable, you can enjoy high-quality surround sound. When you make digital connection, we recommend also to make the analog connection, because, depending on discs, no signal may be output from the DIGITAL OUT. When using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack, remove the protection cap. Do not lose the removed cap. When the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack is not used, fix the protection cap into the jack. The unit
Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) Optical digital cable (not supplied) Digital equipment Audio cable (not supplied) White Red

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

For digital connection, connect the unit's DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) to the digital input of digital audio device using an optical or a coaxal digital cable. NOTES
When you connect the unit's DIGITAL OUT to a digital audio device, before using, set "DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" in the "AUDIO" preferences correctly according to the connected audio device. If "DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" is not set correctly, loud noise may be generated from speakers, causing damage to them. See "DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" on page 50. When you connect the unit's DIGITAL OUT to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder (or amplifier with a built-in decoder) to enjoy surround sound, the unit's "D. RANGE COMPRESSION" setting in the "AUDIO" preferences is invalid. Make appropriate surround audio settings on the decoder. If your digital audio device has an AV COMPU LINK terminal, you can use the AV COMPU LINK function. See "AV COMPU LINK remote control system" on page 58 for details
To connect the power cord
When all the audio/video connections have been made, insert the smaller plug of the supplied AC power cord to the unit's AC IN connector, then insert the other end to the wall outlet. Make sure that plugs are inserted firmly. The STANDBY indicator lights in red. NOTE (only for PX model)

If the remote sensor on the unit is exposed to the sunshine or strong light, you may not be able to control the unit from the remote control unit.
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To use the remote control unit for TV operation
You can operate your TV from the remote control unit.
5 Release TV/VIDEO - CANCEL. 6 Try to operate the TV by pressing TV STANDBY/ON
. If your TV turns on or off, you have successfully set the control signal. The following buttons can be used for operating the TV. To use 5/ (CH, CH+), 2/3(VOL, VOL+), TV/VIDEO CANCEL and numeric buttons for TV control, set the TV - DVD switch to "TV".

TV DVD

Setting the remote control signal for operating your TV

TV DVD DVD OPEN/ CLOSE

TV - DVD switch Numeric buttons

TV STANDBY/ON

Turns the TV on or off.
Switches the TV input mode between TV and VIDEO.
1 Set the TV - DVD switch to "TV". 2 Hold down TV/VIDEO - CANCEL until step 4 is

finished.

3 Enter the manufacturer code of your TV listed below
by using the numeric buttons (0 through 9).
Selects the TV channels directly. * For some TVs, pressing "+10" functions as the "100+," while "10" functions as the ENTER button if your TV requires pressing the ENTER button after selecting a channel number. Mutes the TV sound. Changes the TV channels.
Example: To enter the manufacturer code "01": Press "0" then "1".
When the unit is shipped, the manufacturer code is set to "JVC" (01).

4 Press ENTER.

Manufacturer code list Manufacturer
AIWA BEIJING CCE CHANGHONG DAEWOO FERGUSON FINLUX FUNAI GRADIENTE GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT JINXING JVC KONKA LG (GOLDSTAR) MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI

Adjusts the TV volume.

17, 15, 38 01, 23, 24, 03

Manufacturer

MIVAR NEC NOBLEX NOKIA PANASONIC PEONY PHILCO PHILIPS RCA SAMSUNG SANYO SEARS SHARP SONY TCL THOMSON TOSHIBA ZENITH
04, 11 34, 38, 39 10, 17, 05 12, 33, 34, 35 13, 08,14 09
If there is more than one code listed for the manufacturer of your TV, try them one by one until you succeed.
To control the volume of a JVC's amplifier or receiver
You can control the volume of a JVC's amplifier or receiver by using the AMP VOL +/ buttons on the remote control unit.

1 Press CHOICE for a few seconds to bring up
the first page of the DVD PLAYER SET UP display.
The pull-down menu of the "ON SCREEN LANGUAGE" is already open.
DVD PLAYER SET UP MENU LANGUAGE AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

5 Press ENTER.

The third (final) page is shown, in which the pulldown menu of the "DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" is already open.
DVD PLAYER SET UP DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT ANALOG DOWN MIX D RANGE COMPRESSION DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM

PCM ONLY

DOLBY DOLBYPROLOGIC DIGITAL/PCM

STREAM/PCM ON

ENGLISH SPANISH FRENCH
SELECT ENTER USE 523 TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXET, PRESS CHOICE.

SELECT ENTER

USE 523 TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXET, PRESS CHOICE.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT selection
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE selection
2 Use 5/ to select a desired language.
You can select the on-screen language for the preference displays, etc. from among English, Spanish and French.
6 Use 5/ to select a desired digital output

signal type.

You must set this item correctly when you connect the unit to an external surround decoder or D/A convertor (including an amplifier/receiver with built-in surround decoder or D/A convertor). (If you do not connect the unit to such a device, you do not have to set this item.) When connecting with a Dolby Digital decoder, select "DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM". When connecting with a DTS or MPEG Multichannel decoder, select "STREAM/PCM". When connecting with other digital device, select "PCM ONLY". See page 50 for details.

3 Press ENTER.

The second page is shown, in which the pull-down menu of the "MONITOR TYPE" is already open.
DVD PLAYER SET UP MONITOR TYPE PROGRESSIVE MODE SCREEN SAVER MP3/JPEG 4:3 L.B.

16:9 NORMAL

AUTO 16:9 AUTO

4:3 LB ON 4:3 PS

7 Press ENTER.
The TV screen returns to show the opening display. NOTES
This setting may not be necessary except when turning on the power after purchasing the unit. You can also set these items, as well as other preferences, by pressing CHOICE briefly to bring up the preference display. See "Changing the initial settings" on and after page 47 for details.

While the screen saver function is not activated
While the screen saver function is activated
You can set the unit not to display these icons above via the preference settings described on page 52.

Status

Appears at the beginning of playback mode. Appears at the beginning of stop mode. Appears at the beginning of pause mode. Appears at the beginning of fast forward/backward playback with the current speed. (See page 18.) Appears at the beginning of slow-motion playback with the current speed. (See page 18.) Appears at the beginning of Repeat playback mode. (See page 27.) Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded from multiple angles. (See page 31.) Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple audio languages. (See page 30.) Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple subtitle languages. (See page 29.) Appears when the unit does not accept your operation because of disc contents, structure, playback status etc. Note that some operation are occasionally unacceptable even if is not displayed.
When the RESUME function is "ON" or "DISC RESUME" and the resume point is memorized, pressing 3 starts playback from that point instead of the beginning. See page 17. During playback, the display window shows the title/chapter or track number being played. During DVD VIDEO playback, pressing 3 moves back the playback position 10 seconds before the current position. See page 21 for details.
To stop playback completely

Press 7.

The unit stops playback.
If you press 0 OPEN/CLOSE during playback, the unit stops playback and opens the disc tray.
To stop playback temporarily

Press 8.

The unit pauses playback. To resume playback, press 3
When you make an operation, you may see the following icons displayed over the picture for about 3 seconds. These have the following meanings.
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Resuming playback

The unit can memorizes the position on a disc where you interrupt playback, and resume playback from that position later. There are two resume modes (DISC RESUME and ON) you can set on the preference display. See page 52 for details about how to set the resume mode.
When purchasing the unit, the resume mode is initially set to "ON". You can deactivate the resume mode by setting "RESUME" on the "OTHERS" preference display to "OFF".

Disc tray

To memorize the interrupted position
Available : During playback
When the resume mode is set to "DISC RESUME" Press 7.
The unit stops playback and memorizes the interrupted position. After pressing 7, the display window on the front panel shows "----RESUME." In this condition, a memory of the interrupted position is not cleared if you press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, or press STANDBY/ON (on the front panel) or DVD STANDBY/ON (on the remote control unit) to turn off the unit,

To locate a desired position in the current title or track [Time search]
Available : You can play a disc from the desired position by specifying the elapsed time from the beginning of the current title (for DVD VIDEO), or the disc (for Audio CD/ Video CD/SVCD) using the time search function. Note that some DVD VIDEO discs do not contain time information, and the time search function cannot be used.

TV1 TV2 TV3

If you want to playback a PBC-compatible Video CD/SVCD disc without activating the PBC function, start playback by using the numeric buttons instead of 3. (See page 19.) To activate the PBC function when a PBC-compatible Video CD/SVCD disc is being played back without the PBC function, carry out any of the followings: * Press TOP MENU or MENU. * Press 7 to stop playback, then Press 3.
To specify a desired title
Available : While playing back a DVD VIDEO disc with more than one title, you can specify a desired title to be played using the numeric buttons.
For DVD VIDEO/AUDIO CD: During playback or while stopped For Video CD/SVCD: In any condition except Video CD/SVCD playback with PBC

TITLE/ GROUP

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.
The menu bar appears on the TV screen. (See page 35 for details about menu bar.)

2 Use 2/3 to move

ENTER.

, then press

During playback

1 Press TITLE/GROUP.

"--" is shown in the title display area of the display window. (Example for the indication of display window)
LPCM VCDVD GROUP TITLE TRACK CHAP MPEG DOLBY PROGRAM DIGITAL RANDOM DTS
The pull-down menu for entering time appears under the. (Screen example for DVD VIDEO)

_:__:__

(Screen example for Audio CD)

TRACK 33

OFF PROG. RND.

Title display area

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3 Use the numeric buttons (0 to 10) to enter the

desired time.

The specified time is displayed in the pull-down menu.
When you correct a mistake Use 2 repeatedly to move back to the digit where you entered a undesired numeral (the leftmost "-" digit), and reenter the correct time. (Example for changing "2:35:__" to "2:34:__".)
"10" button works as "0" and "+10" button is not used with this function. You can specify the time in hour/minute/second format for DVD VIDEO discs, and in minute/second format for Audio and Video CD/SVCD discs.

TIME 2 : : _ _

Press 2.

TIME 2 : 3 _ : _ _

Press "4".
The unit starts playback from the specified time. Example (for DVD VIDEO) To playback from 2(H):34(M):00(S) NOTES
appears on the TV screen:

TIME _ : _ _ : _ _

Press "2".
The time you have selected is not contained on the disc, or the time search function does not work on the disc. Also note that the time search function does not work during Video CD/SVCD playback with the PBC function. To dismiss off the menu bar: Press ON SCREEN. The time search function cannot be used during program playback.
TIME 2 : _ _ : _ _ TIME 2 : 3 _ : _ _

Advanced operations

Press ENTER. Press "3".
Example (for Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD) To playback from 23(M):40(S)
To locate a desired scene from the display [DIGEST]
Available : The unit can display the opening scene of each title or chapter on a DVD VIDEO or each track of a Video CD/ SVCD. You can select a desired scene from those displayed on the TV screen.
RETURN SUBTITLE TITLE/ GROUP TV/VIDEO CANCEL

TIME TIME TIME TIME

Press ENTER.
You do not have to press "0" to enter the trailing zeros (for the last two digits in the example above).

Press "3".

5//2/3

DIGEST

During playback or while stopped For DVD VIDEO: For Video CD/SVCD: In any condition except Video CD/SVCD playback with PBC

1 Press DIGEST.

Up to nine opening scenes are displayed.
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Depending on the disc type and whether the disc is being played back or not, the contents shown on the TV screen differ. Disc type Unit status

While stopped DVD VIDEO

What is displayed
The opening scene of each title The opening scene of each chapter in the current title The opening scene of each track
Changing the playback order
You can play tracks on an Audio CD, Video CD or SVCD in the desired order or in random order.

During playback

Video CD/ SVCD
While stopped or during playback
To playback in the desired order [Program playback]

If the disc has only one title and one chapter, "TOTAL" and "TIME" shows the same value.
Repeat mode (During playback only) Select the repeat mode.
1 Press ENTER to open the pull-down window. 2 Use 5/ to select the repeat mode among the followings.
CHAPTER j TITLE j A-B j OFF CHAPTER:Current chapter repeat TITLE: A-B: Current title repeat Repeats a desired part (A-B repeat)
If you select "OFF" during repeat playback, the unit continues playback without repeating. For the subsequent operations for the A-B repeat, see page 28.
3 Press ENTER to make the selected repeat function active.
(See pages 27 to 29 for details about the Repeat function.)
1 Press ENTER to open the pull-down window. 2 Use numeric buttons to enter a desired time. Time search 3 Press ENTER to playback from the specified Specifies the elapsed time from the time. beginning of the current title, from 3
which the unit starts playback. (See page 23 for details.)
Chapter search (During playback only) Specifies a desired chapter to be played back from.
1 Press ENTER to open the pull-down window. 2 Use numeric buttons to enter a desired chapter number.
For example of entering "12", press "1" then "2".
The "10" and "+10" buttons are not used in this function. You can also locate a desired chapter directly by specifying the chapter number using the numeric buttons during playback. See page 19.
3 Press ENTER to playback from the specified chapter.
When the chapter number is incorrect: Overwrite the incorrect number with the correct number.
Audio selection (During playback only) Selects the audio language or sound.
1 Press ENTER to open the pull-down window. 2 Use 5/ to select a desired audio language or sound. Example:
1/3 ENGLISH j 2/3 FRENCH j 3/3 SPANISH
For DVD VIDEO, the selected language may be abbreviated on the TV screen. See "Table of languages and their abbreviations" on page 48.
3 Press ENTER to playback with the selected audio.
(See page 30 for details about audio selection.)
Subtitle selection (During playback only) Selects the subtitle language.
1 Press ENTER to open the pull-down window. 2 Use 5/ to select a desired subtitle language. Example:
1/3 ENGLISH j 2/3 FRENCH j 3/3 SPANISH j -/3 OFF
3 Press ENTER to playback with the selected subtitle.
(See page 29 for details about subtitle selection.)
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Angle selection (during playback only) Selects a desired scene angle in the multi-angle part.

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The unit can play back MP3 files on a private CD-R/RW disc or commercial CD. We refer to a disc that contains MP3 file as an "MP3 disc" in this manual. Though available functions with MP3 discs are limited, operations for the available functions are similar to those with Audio CD discs. Note that, if a disc contains both of MP3 and JPEG files, you can only play back files of either type selected by the MP3/JPEG setting in the PICTURE preference display.(See page 50.)
NOTES for making a private MP3 disc using a CD-R/CD-RW disc:
Select "ISO 9660" as the disc format. Finalize the disc after completing recording. We recommend to record a material at 44.1-kHz Fs and at the 128-kbps data transfer rate.

English English English

The unit does not support "packet write" discs. The unit does not support the ID3 tag. If the disc is recorded with multiple sessions, the unit supports up to five sessions. Some discs may not be played back because of the disc characteristics or recording condition. The unit does not output a digital audio signal from DIGITAL OUT when playing back a MP3 disc. You cannot playback Tracks in the desired (programmed) or random order.

What is MP3?

"MP3" stands for "MPEG Audio Layer-3", and is the part of the MPEG standard. It can store high quality stereo audio using very little space by only saving the audible sounds and discarding the sounds your ears won't pick up. A CD can store up to around 10 hours of MP3 audio, which is 10 times as much as Audio CD. NOTE
The unit only can play back Tracks with any of the following file extensions; ".MP3", ".Mp3", ".mp3" and ".mP3". Time required for reading the disc contents differs with discs, depending on the numbers of Groups (folders) and Tracks (files) recorded, etc. While an MP3 disc is loaded, you cannot bring up any preference display. (See page 47.)

About MP3 disc

On an MP3 disc, each material (song) is recorded on a file. Files are sometimes grouped into a folder by artist, album, category, etc. In addition, a folder can be a member of another folder, creating hierarchical folder layers. If you are familiar with a personal computer, you may easily understand the hierarchical file/folder construction of MP3 discs. This unit simplifies the hierarchical construction of a disc and manages files and folders by "Tracks" and "Groups" in the following manners. Each file is regarded as a Track. A folder which has one or more files (Tracks) is regarded as a Group. A folders' folder which does not manage any file directly is ignored. Files which do not belong to any folder are grouped into "Group 1". The unit recognizes up to 150 Tracks per Group, and up to 99 Groups per disc. It ignores those exceeding the maximum numbers and cannot play back them. If there is any type of files other than MP3 files in a folder. those files are also counted down from the total number of 150.

To playback another picture: Use 4/ or 5/ to select the desired picture. You can select a picture in another Group.
To dismiss the picture: Press 7 or MENU. The TV screen returns to show the JPEG CONTROL display. NOTES JPEG disc playback
The current Group and file number are also shown on the display window in the following manner.
When the JPEG CONTROL display is shown

Current file number

Only JPEG files are shown on the display window.
On the right column, files in the selected Group are shown. When selecting a Group, file 1 is initially selected (highlighted).
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To zoom in/out the picture [ZOOM]
To see pictures continuously [slide-show mode]
You can see files (still pictures) one after another automatically in the slide show mode. In this mode, each file (still picture) is shown on the TV for approximately 3 seconds and then automatically changed to the next file one after another.
Playback pictures from the beginning of the disc
During JPEG picture is shown on the TV screen
After inserting a JPEG disc

1 Press 3.

The slide show starts from the beginning of the disc. NOTES
To stop slide-show playback (to dismiss the picture) in the middle of the slide-show playback: Press 7 or MENU.
At the top-left of the screen, the information for the current magnification appears. While zoomed in, the indication for the zoomed-in position, which can be moved by operating the next step, appears together.
The TV screen returns to show the JPEG CONTROL display. Pressing 3 resumes slide show playback from the last picture you opened. To keep showing a current picture during the slide show Press 8 or ENTER. The picture does not change to the next picture. Pressing 3 resumes the slide show playback from the next picture. If a black screen appears continuously in the slide-show playback: The file currently played may be non-baseline JPEG file. In this case, select a playable file (a baseline JPEG file) again (e.g., pressing 7 or MENU to open the JPEG CONTROL display, etc.) Note that it may take a long time to select another file.
Even in the slide-show mode, you can zoom in or out a picture while paused (see the next column). To return to normal screen: Press ENTER. While zoomed, the picture may look coarse.
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Selecting the start point of the slide show
"--" is shown in the Group display area of the display window. (Example for the indication of display window)
Numeric buttons TITLE/GROUP

Group display area

To select a number between 1 and 10: Press the corresponding button for the number. To select a number higher than 10: Use the +10 button. Examples: To select 13: +To select 34: +10 +10 +To select 40: +10 +10 +Specify the Group number within several seconds after pressing TITLE/GROUP (i.e. while the display window shows "--" for the Group number, instead of the current Group number).

During playback, you can bring up any page of the preference displays, however, only "ON SCREEN LANGUAGE" can be set on the "LANGUAGE" page.

Menu item

MENU LANGUAGE You can select the default menu language to be displayed if it is contained on a DVD VIDEO disc. AUDIO LANGUAGE You can select the default audio language to be played if it is contained on a DVD VIDEO disc. SUBTITLE You can select the default subtitle language to be displayed if it is contained on a DVD VIDEO disc. ON SCREEN LANGUAGE You can select the on-screen display language of the unit.

Setting options

ENGLISH j SPANISH j FRENCH j CHINESE j GERMAN j ITALIAN j JAPANESE j language code from AA to ZU

Notes/examples

If the selected language is not recorded, the disc's default language is selected. For details about language code, see "Table of languages and their abbreviations" at the bottom of this page.
OFF j ENGLISH j SPANISH j FRENCH j CHINESE j GERMAN j ITALIAN j JAPANESE j language code from AA to ZU ENGLISH j SPANISH j FRENCH

English Spanish French

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE IDIOMA EN PANTALLA LANGUE D' ECRAN ENGLISH ESPAOL FRANCAIS
Some on-screen messages are shown in English regardless of the setting. You cannot change the on-screen language shown on the MP3 and JPEG CONTROL displays.
Table of languages and their abbreviations
AA AB AF AM AR AS AY AZ BA BE BG BH BI BN BO BR CA CO CS CY DA DZ EL EO ET EU Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque FA FI FJ FO FY GA GD GL GN GU HA HI HR HU HY IA IE IK IN IS IW JI JW KA KK KL Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese Frisian Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi Croatian Hungarian Armenian Interlingua Interlingue Inupiak Indonesian Icelandic Hebrew Yiddish Javanese Georgian Kazakh Greenlandic KM KN KO KS KU KY LA LN LO LT LV MG MI MK ML MN MO MR MS MT MY NA NE NL NO OC Cambodian Kannada Korean (KOR) Kashmiri Kurdish Kirghiz Latin Lingala Laothian Lithuanian Latvian, Lettish Malagasy Maori Macedonian Malayalam Mongolian Moldavian Marathi Malay (MAY) Maltese Burmese Nauru Nepali Dutch Norwegian Occitan OM OR PA PL PS PT QU RM RN RO RU RW SA SD SG SH SI SK SL SM SN SO SQ SR SS ST (Afan) Oromo Oriya Panjabi Polish Pashto, Pushto Portuguese Quechua Rhaeto-Romance Kirundi Rumanian Russian Kinyarwanda Sanskrit Sindhi Sangho Serbo-Croatian Singhalese Slovak Slovenian Samoan Shona Somali Albanian Serbian Siswati Sesotho SU SV SW TA TE TG TH TI TK TL TN TO TR TS TT TW UK UR UZ VI VO WO XH YO ZU Sundanese Swedish Swahili Tamil Telugu Tajik Thai Tigrinya Turkmen Tagalog Setswana Tonga Turkish Tsonga Tatar Twi Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Volapuk Wolof Xhosa Yoruba Zulu

D. RANGE COMPRESSION When enjoying a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with the Dolby Digital format at low or middle volume, this setting makes you hear sound comfortably
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OTHERS page

This page allows you to select desired options concerning with the system.
See page 17 for details about RESUME ON resume playback function. You can select the resume playback The unit can resume playback of the mode. disc from the position you interrupted playback last time if it is still on the tray. OFF The resume function is not active. DISC RESUME The unit can resume playback of last 30 discs (the unit keeps memory positions even if a disc is removed from the tray). ON SCREEN GUIDE The unit can display "on-screen guide" icons or characters on the picture, which show what is happening to the disc or the unit. AUTO STANDBY When the unit is stopped for more than 30 minutes or 60 minutes, the unit enters standby mode automatically. AV COMPULINK MODE If you use the AV COMPU LINK system, you must set this item correctly. PARENTAL LOCK When selecting this option, pressing ENTER on the remote control unit brings up the "PARENTAL LOCK" display shown below, in which you can restrict playback of DVD VIDEO discs for children. ON See page 15 about on-screen guide icons. The on-screen guide will be displayed. Examples of "on-screen guide" icons OFF or characters: , , The on-screen guide will not be displayed. OFF j 60 j 30

DVD 1j DVD 2 j DVD 3

See page 58 for details about AV COMPU LINK function.
See page 53 for details about the Parental Lock setting.

(PARENTAL LOCK display)

PARENTAL LOCK COUNTRY CODE LEVEL PASSWORD EXIT US NONE ____
NEW PASSWORD?. PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEY
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Limiting playback by children
This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other scenes. When selecting "PARENTAL LOCK" in the "OTHERS" page of the preference display (see page 52), pressing ENTER on the remote control unit brings up the PARENTAL LOCK sub-page shown below, in which you can make setting for limiting playback. (OTHERS display)

Rear panel

PCM / STREAM

VIDEO Y S-VIDEO

COMPONENT 480p REMOTE PR 480i PB

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) (9) AUDIO OUT jacks (6, 7, 8, 9) VIDEO OUT - VIDEO jack (6) VIDEO OUT - S-VIDEO jack (6) VIDEO OUT - COMPONENT jacks (Y/PB/PR) (7)
6 Scan mode selector (480i/480p/REMOTE) (6, 7, 8) 7 AV COMPU LINK jacks (58) 8 AC IN connector (9) 9 Region code label (4)
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Remote control unit

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OPEN/CLOSE button (14, 16, 17) Numeric buttons RETURN button (23) TOP MENU button (22) Cursor selection (5 Up, Down) CH (+/) buttons (11) Cursor selection (2 Left, 3 Right) VOL (+/) buttons (11) CHOICE button (13, 47) 4/PREVIOUS button (18, 19, 39, 43) 7/CLEAR button (15, 16, 26, 39, 46) 3/SELECT button (15, 22, 39, 44) 1/SLOW button (18) REPEAT button (27, 41, 46) SUBTITLE button (29) DIGEST button (24) 3D PHONIC button (34)

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ANGLE button (21, 31) Infrared signal-emitting window (10) TV - DVD switch (11, 12, 22, 39, 42, 47) TV STANDBY/ON button (11) DVD STANDBY/ON button (12) TV/VIDEO - CANCEL button (11, 22, 26) TITLE/GROUP button (23, 41, 45) MENU button (22) ENTER button ON SCREEN button (20, 35) /NEXT button (18, 19, 39, 43) 8/STROBE button (15, 18, 18, 32, 39) /SLOW+ button (18) AUDIO button (30) VFP - PROGRESSIVE SCAN button (8, 33) ZOOM +/ buttons (32, 44) AMP VOL +/ buttons (11)
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AV COMPU LINK remote control system
The JVC AV COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video or audio with the simplest operation.If your video/audio player (such as a DVD player, CD player and VCR) and television or/and amplifier/receiver support the JVC AV COMPU LINK system and are tied with the JVC AV COMPU LINK cable(s), when you simply starting the player, all the necessary settings of the television and/or amplifier/receiver for enjoying playback are automatically performed.

Connection and setup

Introduction

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Notes on Copyrights

Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection system for BD format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are imposed on playback, analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected contents. The operation of this product and restrictions on this product may vary depending on your time of purchase as those restrictions may be adopted and/or changed by AACS after the production of this product. Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are additionally used as content protection systems for BD format, which imposes certain restrictions including playback restrictions for BD-ROM Mark and/or BD+ protected contents. To obtain additional information on AACS, BD-ROM Mark, BD+, or this product, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center. Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected discs. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright laws of other countries, unauthorized recording, use, display, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs and other materials may subject you to civil and/or criminal liability.

Licenses

Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Advanced Digital Out are trademarks of DTS, Inc. 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC. BD-LIVE logo is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. x.v.Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. BONUSVIEW is trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license and VC-1 patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard and VC-1 Standard (AVC/VC-1 Video) and/or (ii) decode AVC/VC-1 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and noncommercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC/VC-1 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

Handling the Unit

When shipping the unit Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Keeping the exterior surfaces clean Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit. Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time.

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
Cleaning the unit To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit. Maintaining the Unit The unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the picture quality could be diminished. For details, please contact your nearest authorized service center.
Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

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Playable Discs
Blu-ray Disc - Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented - BD-R/RE discs that contain audio titles, MPEG4, MP3, WMA, or Photo files. DVD-VIDEO Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD-R - Video mode and finalized only - Supports the dual layer disc also - AVCHD format - DVD-R discs that contain audio titles, MPEG4, MP3, WMA, or Photo files. DVD-RW - VR mode, Video mode and finalized only - AVCHD format - DVD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MPEG4, MP3, WMA, or Photo files. DVD+R - Finalized disc only - Supports the dual layer disc also - AVCHD format - DVD+R discs that contain audio titles, MPEG4, MP3, WMA, or Photo files. DVD+RW - Video mode and finalized only - AVCHD format - DVD+RW discs that contain audio titles, MPEG4, MP3, WMA, or Photo files. Audio CD Audio CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in audio CD format that can be purchased CD-R/CD-RW CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MPEG4, MP3, WMA, or Photo files. AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) This player can playback AVCHD format discs. These discs are normally recorded and used in camcorders. The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format. Some AVCHD discs use the x.v.Color format. This player can playback AVCHD discs using x.v.Color format.

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or ALL. Notes: Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVDR/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVDR/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit. Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc. Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heartshaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions. Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVDR/RW) may not be playable. DVDR/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the players lens. If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.) This player requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain pre-existing conditions to ensure compatible playback. Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner. This player supports 8 cm disc except Blu-ray Disc.
Some AVCHD format discs may not play, depending on the recording condition. AVCHD format discs need to be finalized. x.v.Color offers a wider color range than normal DVD camcorder discs.

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BD-ROM Disc Features
BD-ROM Discs can store 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer) on a single sided disc - about 5 to 10 times the capacity of a DVD. BD-ROM Discs also support the highest quality HD video available in the industry (up to 1920 x 1080) Large capacity means no compromise on video quality. Furthermore, a BD-ROM disc has the same familiar size and look as DVD. The following BD-ROM disc features are disc dependent and will vary. Appearance and navigation of features will also vary from disc to disc. Not all discs will have the features described below. BD-ROM, Hybrid disc have both BD-ROM and DVD (or CD) layers on one side. On such discs, BD-ROM layer will be only played back in this player. Video highlights The BD-ROM format for movie distribution supports three highly advanced video codecs, including MPEG-2, MPEG4 AVC (H.264), and SMPTE VC1. HD video resolutions are also available: 1920 x 1080 HD 1280 x 720 HD For High-Definition Playback To view high-definition contents from BD-ROM discs, an HDTV is required. Some discs may require HDMI OUT for viewing of high-definition contents. Ability to view high-definition contents in BD-ROM discs may be limited depending on the resolution of your TV. Graphic planes Two individual, full HD resolution (1920x1080) graphic planes (layers) are available, on top of the HD video layer. One plane is assigned to videorelated, frame accurate graphics (like subtitles), and the other plane is assigned to interactive graphic elements, such as buttons or menus. For both planes, various wipes, fades and scroll effects may be available.

DISC MENU: Accesses menu on a disc. Direction buttons: Select an option in the menu. ENTER ( ): Acknowledges menu selection. RETURN (O): Exits or closes the menu, or resumes playback. The resume play function may work depending on the BD-ROM disc. DISPLAY: Displays or exits OnScreen Display. AUDIO: Selects an audio language or audio channel. SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle language. SUBTITLE ON/OFF: Switches the subtitle on or off. TITLE/POP-UP: Displays the DVD title menu or BD-ROMs popup menu, if available. d Color (R, G, B, Y) buttons: Use to navigate BD-ROM menus. They are also used for [MOVIE], [PHOTO] and [MUSIC] menu. MARKER: Marks any point during playback. SEARCH: Displays or exits the search menu. REPEAT: Repeat a desired section. ZOOM: Displays or exits the [ZOOM] menu. RESOLUTION: Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. : This button is not available.
OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens and closes the disc tray. 0-9 numerical buttons: Select numbered options in a menu. CLEAR: Removes a mark on the search menu or a number when setting the password.
JVC TV Control Buttons: TV STANDBY/ON (1/'): Turn the TV on or off. INPUT: Switch the TVs input source between the TV and other input sources. CH (+/-): Scan up or down through memorized channels. VOL (+/-): Adjust the volume of the TV. MUTING: Temporarily turns TV sound OFF, press again to restore. b
m / M (SCAN): Search backward or forward. / > (SKIP): Go to next or previous chapter / track / file.
a STANDBY/ON (1/'): Switches the player ON or OFF. PIP AUDIO Switch on/off Secondary Audio (BD-ROM only). PIP: Switches on/off Secondary Video (Picture-in-picture) (BD-ROM only).
X (PAUSE/STEP): Pauses playback. N (PLAY): Starts playback. x (STOP): Stops playback. c HOME: Displays or exits the [Home Menu].

Remote Control Operation

Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. Caution Do not mix old and new batteries and never mix different types of batteries such as standard, alkaline, etc. Do not put the batteries in the place where young children can reach.
Remote Control Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert a R03 (size AAA) battery with and matched correctly.

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Installation and Setup

HDMI connection

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. Set the TVs source to HDMI (refer to TVs Owners manual). Notes: You must select a HDMI audio output and a maximum sampling frequency that your TV accepts using [HDMI] and [Sampling Freq.] options on the setup menu (see page 20). If a connected HDMI device does not accept the audio output of the unit, the HDMI devices audio sound may be distorted or may not output. Tips: When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to Resolution Setting on page 17.) Select the type of video output from the HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on the [Setup] menu (see page 19). Cautions Changing the resolution when the connection has already been established may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the player and then turn it on again. When the HDMI connection with HDCP is not verified, TV screen is changed to black screen. In this case, check the the HDMI connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable. If there is noise or lines on the screen, please check the HDMI cable (length is generally limited to 15ft). Rear of the player Additional Information for HDMI When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following: - Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player. - The connected devices video input is set correctly for this unit. - The connected device is compatible with 720x480p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or 1920x1080p video input. Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices will work with this player. - The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device. - This player does not playback and TV screen is changed to black screen.

HDMI compatible TV

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Connections to Your TV

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Tips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the player. Use only one of the connections described below. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. Caution Make sure the player is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel. Do not connect the players AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record player) of your audio system. Do not connect your player via your VCR. The image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Rear of TV

AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

Rear of the player

Component Video Connection
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using Y Pb Pr cables (C). Tip: When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection, you can change the resolution for the output. (Refer to Resolution setting on page 17.)

Video Connection

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the video in jack on the TV using a video cable (V).
Audio (Left/Right) Connection
Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the player to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A).

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Connecting to an Amplifier
Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Note: Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see The units Audio Output Specifications on page 36 for details.
Notes: You must select a digital audio output and a maximum sampling frequency that your Amplifier (or AV receiver) accepts using [SPDIF], [HDMI] and [Sampling Freq.] options on the [Setup] menu (see page 20). With digital audio connection (SPDIF or HDMI), Disc Menu button sounds of BD-ROM may not be heard if the [SPDIF] or [HDMI] option is set to [Primary Pass-Thru]. If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. Multi-channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder. To see the audio format of the current disc in the on-screen display, press AUDIO.
Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output
Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks on the player to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using audio cables (A).
Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output (Optical or Coaxial)
1. Connect the players DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to the corresponding in jack (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (optical O or coaxial X) audio cable. 2. You will need to activate the players digital output. (See [AUDIO] Menu on pages 20.)

General Operation

1. Press HOME and the Home Menu appears. 2. Select [Setup] and press ENTER. The Setup menu appears.
3. Use v / V to select the desired option then press B to move to the second level. The screen shows the current setting for the selected item, as well as alternate setting(s). 4. Use v / V to select the second desired option then press B to move to the third level. 5. Use v / V to select the desired setting then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Some items require additional steps. 6. Press RETURN or HOME to exit the Setup menu.

[DISPLAY] Menu

[16:9 Wide] Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. The 4:3 picture is adjusted horizontally (in a linear proportion) to fill the entire screen.

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[LANGUAGE] Menu
[PCM Stereo] Select if you connect this units HDMI OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to a device with two-channel digital stereo decoder. [PCM Multi-Ch] (HDMI only) Select if you connect this units HDMI OUT jack to a device with multi-channel digital decoder. [DTS Re-Encode] Select if you connect this units HDMI OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to a device with DTS decoder.
Display Menu Select a language for the [Setup] menu and onscreen display. Disc Menu / Disc Audio / Disc Subtitle Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. [Original] Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded. [Other] Press ENTER to select another language. Use number buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list on page 33. [Off] (for Disc Subtitle) Turn off Subtitle. Note: Depending upon the disc, your language setting may not work for some discs.
[Primary Pass-Thru] Select if you connect this units DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI OUT jack to a device with LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS and DTS-HD decoder. Notes: When [HDMI] option is set to [PCM Multi-CH], the audio may output as PCM Stereo if the PCM Multi-Ch information is not detected from HDMI device with EDID. If the connected device is only capable of PCM, the menu can be changed but it will not affect the actual output format. Sampling Freq. (Only for SPDIF audio) [192KHz] Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is capable of handling 192 KHz signals. [96KHz] Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is NOT capable of handling 192 KHz signals. When this choice is made, this unit automatically converts any 192 KHz signals to 96 KHz so your system can decode them. [48KHz] Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is NOT capable of handling 192 KHz and 96 KHz signal. When this choice is made, this unit automatically converts any 192 KHz and 96 KHz signals to 48 KHz so your system can decode them. Check the documentation for your A/V Receiver or Amplifier to verify its capabilities. DRC (Dynamic Range Control) When a disc encoded in Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus is playing back, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). This allows you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to [On] for this effect.

[AUDIO] Menu

Each disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the players Audio options according to the type of audio system you use. Note: Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see The units Audio Output Specifications on page 36 for details.
HDMI / SPDIF (Digital Audio Output) Select the output sound format when a device equipped with an HDMI or Digital Audio input jack is connected to the HDMI OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on this player.

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[LOCK] Menu (Parental Control)
Use the v / V / b / B buttons to select [LOCK] settings in the [Setup] menu. The [LOCK] settings affect only BD and DVD playback. Set the password and have to input it to validate the [LOCK] settings.
Rating DVD Blocks playback of rated disc based on their content. (Not all discs are rated.) 1. Select [Rating] on the [LOCK] menu then press B. 2. To access this option, you must input the password you have created. If you have not yet entered password, you will be prompted to do so. Input a password and press ENTER. Enter it again and press ENTER to verify. If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER, press b to delete a number one by one. 3. Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v / V buttons.
Password You can create, change or delete the password. 1. Select [Password] option on the [LOCK] menu then press B. 2. Use number buttons on the remote control to input the 4-digit password. To create new password, press ENTER when the [New] option is highlighted. Input new password and press ENTER. Enter it again and press ENTER to verify. To change the password, press ENTER when the [Change] option is highlighted, then input old password and press ENTER. Input new password and press ENTER. Enter it again and press ENTER to verify. To delete the password, select [Delete] option then press ENTER, then input old password and press ENTER. The password is deleted. Tip: If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER, press b to delete a number one by one. If you forget your password If you forget your password, you can clear it using the following steps: 1. Remove any disc that might be in the player. 2. Select [LOCK] t [Password] option in the [Setup] menu. 3. Use Number buttons to enter the 6-digit number 210499. The password is cleared.
[Rating 1-8] Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive. [Unlock] If you select unlock, parental control is not active and the disc plays in full. 4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection. BD Age BD
Set an age limit for BD-ROM viewing. 1. Select [BD Age] on the [LOCK] menu then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown above (Rating). 3. Use number buttons to input an age limit for BD-ROM viewing. [255] All BD-ROM can be played. [0-254] Prohibits play of BD-ROM with corresponding ratings recorded on them. 4. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. Area Code Enter the code of the area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list on page 33. 1. Select [Area Code] on the [LOCK] menu then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown above (Rating). 3. Select the first character using v / V buttons then press ENTER. 4. Select the second character using v / V buttons then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

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[NETWORK] Menu
The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the BD Live features. Some BD-ROM discs may enable you to access special BD-ROM sites, if you connect the player to the Internet. For example, if an BD-ROM site includes content such as links to future movie trailers, you can watch the downloaded on-line content on the player. You do not need to connect to a PC to use this function. Preparations: This feature requires an always-on broadband internet connection. (see page 16.) An BD-ROM disc compatible with this feature is required. Not all BD-ROM discs are compatible.
IP Setting This option is available only if [IP Mode] option is set to [Static IP]. Use the v / V / b / B buttons to select a field; use the number buttons to enter a value. Press ENTER when [OK] is highlighted to finish and exit the screen. BD-LIVE connection You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used. See Enjoying BD-LIVE or BONUS VIEW in BD-Video on page 28 for details. [Permitted] Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live contents. [Partially permitted] Internet access is permitted only for BD-Live contents which have content owner certificates. Internet access and AACS Online functions are prohibited for all BD-Live contents without a certificate. [Prohibited] Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live contents. When [Prohibited] is selected, the screen may become black when BD-Live functions are selected. Press STOP to return to Main menu.
IP Mode If there is a DHCP server on the local area network (LAN), this player will automatically be allocated an IP address. If youre using a broadband router or broadband modem that has a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server function, select [Dynamic IP]. The IP address will automatically be determined. If there is no DHCP server on the network and you want to set the IP address manually, select [Static IP] then set the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Gateway] and [DNS Server] using [IP Setting] option. How to check the network configuration Select [IP Mode] option and check the Network status indicator shown above the menu. (The Network status indicator changes according to Network configuration.)
Notes: Connection confirmation of the Internet is displayed when BD-Live mode is started. There are BD-Live data downloaded in USB Flash Drive.

Able to use network

Testing Network

Unable to use network

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[OTHERS] Menu

Java Font Size
You can adjust the default text size displayed for the BD-J contents during BD-ROM playback. This setting is only valid when BD-J contents do not set the size of text. Please select a font size bigger than 24 when the player is connected with an HD TV. Initialize You can reset the player to its original factory settings or initialize the BD storage. 1. Select [Initialize] option then press B. 2. Press v / V to select the desired option then press ENTER. The confirm message will appear. [Factory Set] If you need to, you can reset the player to all its factory settings. Some options cannot be reset. (Rating, Password and Area Code, etc.) [BD Storage Clear] Deletes the downloaded on-line content for BD-Live feature from the connected USB Flash Drive. The files (such as movie, music or photo file) stored in the USB Flash Drive except content downloaded via BD-Live are not erased. 3. Use b / B to select [Yes] or [No] then press ENTER.

Changes the background of the initial screen.

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Operations
General playback features
1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 2. Start playback using the HOME menu (see page 10).

Buttons

OPEN / CLOSE (Z) N (PLAY) ENTER x (STOP)
Opens or closes the disc tray. Starts the playback. Acknowledges the selection on the menu screen (Disc menu, Title menu, POP-UP menu, etc.). Stops the playback. The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. Xx appears on the screen briefly. Press N (PLAY) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press x (STOP) again or unload the disc (x appears on the screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point. (Xx = Resume Stop, x = Complete Stop) Notes: The resume point may be cleared when a button is pressed (for example; STANDBY/ON, OPEN/CLOSE, etc). On BD-Video discs including BD-J, the resume play function does not work. On BD-ROM interactive title, the unit will be in Complete Stop mode if you press x (STOP) once during playback.
ALL ALL BD ALL BD MP3 MPEG4 DVD ACD WMA AVCHD DVD

X (PAUSE)

During playback, press X (PAUSE) to pause playback. Tip: During Audio CD or MP3/WMA playback, press X once again to resume playback. Press X (PAUSE) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame.

DVD MPEG4 ALL

. / > (SKIP)
During playback, press. or > to go to the next chapter/track/file or to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track/file. Press. twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track/file. During playback, press SCAN (m or M) repeatedly to select the required scan speed. - DVD, BD, AVCHD, MPEG4: 5 steps, - Audio CD, MP3, WMA: 3 steps While the playback is paused, press SCAN M repeatedly to play in slow motion (4 steps, forward only).

m / M (SCAN)

DVD MPEG4 DVD

AVCHD AVCHD

TITLE/POP-UP
If the current DVD or BD-ROM disc has a menu, the Title menu or Popup menu appears on the screen. Depending on the disc, the menu may not be available. The menu appears on the screen. Depending on the disc, the menu may not be available.

DISC MENU

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General disc playback features (Continued)

REPEAT

Playing repeatedly: During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. DVD, BD, AVCHD: Chapter/Title/Off Audio CD, MP3, WMA, MPEG4: Track/All/Off Note: If you press > once during Repeat Chapter/Track playback, the repeat playback cancels. Repeating a specific portion (A-B): During playback, press REPEAT to select [A-] at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat and press ENTER at the end of the portion. To return to normal playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select [Off]. Note: You cannot select a portion less than 3 seconds.

These buttons are available only during BD-J contents playback. Use the appropriate buttons as indicated by the display. Depending on the disc contents, the functions of each button may differ.

Screen Saver

The screen saver appears when you leave the player in Stop mode for about five minutes. If the Screen Saver is displayed for five minutes, the unit automatically turns itself off.
Displaying Disc Information On-Screen DVD BD AVCHD MPEG4
You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. 1. Press DISPLAY to show various playback information. The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status.
2. During BD-ROM or DVD playback, you can select an item by pressing v / V and change or select the setting by pressing b / B. Title/Track Current title/track number/total number of titles/tracks. Chapter Current chapter number/total number of chapters. Time Elapsed playing time. Audio Selected audio language or channel. Subtitle Selected subtitle. Angle Selected angle/total number of angles. Repeat Selected repeat mode. Notes: If no button is pressed for a few seconds, the onscreen display disappears. A title number cannot be selected on some discs. An item may not be available on some discs or titles. If BD interactive title is playing back, some setting information is displayed on the screen but prohibited to be changed.

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Enjoying BD-LIVE or BONUS VIEW in BD-Video BD
This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual packages, etc., with BD-Video supporting BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile). In addition to the BONUSVIEW function, BD-Video supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2) that has a network extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as online games by connecting this unit to the Internet.
Enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet
This unit supports BD-Live, a new BD-Video function that allows you to use the following interactive functions when connected to the Internet. (The usable functions and the operating method may vary with each disc. For details, refer to the instructions for the disc.) Additional contents such as movies trailer, subtitles and BD-J, etc. can be downloaded to the USB Flash Drive to play them. Special video data, etc. may be played back while they are being downloaded to a USB Flash Drive. Preparations: The unit must be connected to the Internet and set up to use the BD-Live functions (see page 16 and 22). A USB Flash Drive is required to use this function. Connect a USB Flash Drive (see page 10). The free space in the USB Flash Drive must be more than 1GB. Please connect USB Flash Drive before playback the Disc. Caution: Do not extract the connected USB Flash Drive while content is being downloaded or a Blu-ray disc is still in the disc tray. Doing so may damage the connected USB Flash Drive and BD-Live features may not operate properly with the damaged USB Flash Drive anymore. If the connected USB Flash Drive seems damaged from such an action, you can format the connected USB Flash Drive from the PC and reuse it with this player. BD-Live on-line contents may not be downloaded because of insufficient space in the USB Flash Drive. In this case, please change USB Flash Drive with sufficient space or erase the data using [BD Storage Clear] option on the setup menu (See page 23 for details.) Notes: Some BD-Live contents may be restrictively accessed in some territories by contents provider's own decision.

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Playing a DVD VR Format Disc
This unit will play DVD-RW disc that is recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The [MOVIE] menu appears on the TV screen

MOVIE menu options

1. Use v / V to select a title on the [MOVIE] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. 2. Use v / V to select an option, then press ENTER.
2. Press v / V to select a title then press N (PLAY) and playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 24-27. 3. Press DISC MENU to move to the list menu.
[Play] Starts playback the selected title.
Notes: On the [MOVIE] menu, use red or blue button to move to the previous or next page.
Unfinalized DVD-VR format discs may not be
[Resume Play] Starts playback from where
you stopped it previously.
[Close] Exits menu options. Also you can

played in this player.

Some DVD-VR disc are made with CPRM data by
DVD RECORDER. This unit cannot support these kinds of discs. What is CPRM? CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of copy once broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media.
disappear it by pressing RETURN button.

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Playing a MPEG4 Movie File
The player can play MPEG4 files. Before playing MPEG4 files, read MPEG4 file requirement on right. 1. Insert a disc containing MPEG4 files, or connect the USB Flash Drive containing MPEG4 files. 2. Press HOME and Home Menu appears. 3. Select [Movie] then press ENTER. The MOVIE menu appears on the TV screen. Note: When the USB Flash Drive is connected and a disc is inserted simultaneously, the menu for selecting a media will appear. Select a media then press ENTER.
[Play] Starts playback the selected title. [Resume Play] Starts playback from where
Notice for displaying the MPEG4 subtitle
If the subtitle does not display properly, press and hold SUBTITLE for 3 seconds during playback. The language code will appear. Press b / B repeatedly to select another language code until the subtitle is displayed properly and then press ENTER.

MPEG4 file requirement

MPEG4 file compatibility with this player is limited as follows: Available resolution size: 1920 x1080 (W x H) pixels The file names of MPEG4 and subtitle are limited to 50 characters. MPEG4 file extensions:.avi,.mpg,.mpeg,.mp4,.mkv This unit does not support the DivX file.
2. Press v / V to select a title then press N (PLAY) and playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 24-27. 3. Press DISC MENU to move to the list menu. Note: On the [MOVIE] menu, use red or blue colour button to move to the previous or next page.

Playable MPEG4 subtitle: SubRip (.srt /.txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt) Playable Codec format: XVID, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Playable Audio format: Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48 kHz (WMA) Bit rate: within 8 - 320 kbps (MP3), within 32 - 164 kbps (WMA) CD-R/RW, DVDR/RW, BD-R/RE Format: ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 650 (total number of files and folders) Not all the WMA Audio format is compatible with this unit. This player support H.264/MPEG-4 AVC profile Main, High at Level 4.1. For a file with higher level, the player will ask whether you want to play or not. Displaying subtitle file is not available for video files with.mpg and.mpeg extensions. HD movie files contained on the CD or USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly. BD, DVD or USB 2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie files.

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Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files ACD MP3
2. Use v / V to select an option, then press ENTER. WMA
The player can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read MP3/WMA audio file requirement on right. 1. Insert Audio CD or a disc containing MP3/WMA files, or connect the USB Flash Drive containing MP3/WMA files 2. Press HOME and Home Menu appears. 3. Select [Music] then press ENTER. The MUSIC menu appears on the TV screen. Note: When the USB Flash Drive is connected and a disc is inserted simultaneously, the menu for selecting a media will appear. Select a media then press ENTER.
[Play] Starts playback the selected track or
[Select Play] Plays back only the marked
track(s) or file(s). Use MARKER for selecting the multiple files or tracks. All marked tracks or files are cleared if you select [Play] option or press PLAY after selecting an unmarked track or file.
[Random] Starts or stops random playback.

Example) Audio CD 4. Use v/V to select a track or file then press N (PLAY). Playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 24-27. 5. To stop playback at any time, press x (STOP). Tips: To go directly to any track or file and play, enter the track/file number using the numbered buttons (0-9). The playback may start automatically if the Audio CD inserted. Select a folder then press ENTER and you can view the files in the folder. If you want to move to the upper directory, use b or v/V to highlight [UP Folder] and press ENTER. On the [MUSIC] menu, use red or blue button to move to the previous or next page. The equalizer indicator is not coupled with the music in play back. If there is impossible code to express in the file name, it may be displayed as illegible.
[Unmark All] Unmarks all marked files or tracks. [Close] Exits menu options. Also you can dis-
appear it by pressing RETURN button. Note: You cannot use [Select Play] and [Random] functions simultaneously.
MP3/WMA audio file requirement
File extensions:.mp3,.wma Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA) Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), within 32 - 164kbps (WMA) CD-R/RW, DVDR/RW, BD-R/RE Format: ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 650 (total number of files and folders) Notes on MP3/WMA file Depending on the size and number of the MP3/WMA files, it may take several minutes to read the contents of the media. This unit cannot support the ID3 Tag embedded in the MP3 file. The total playback time indicated on the screen may not correct for VBR files.

MUSIC menu options

1. Use v / V to select a track or file on the [MUSIC] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear.
By pressing > during random playback, the unit selects another track and resumes random playback.

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Viewing a Photo file
On the PHOTO menu, use red or blue color button to move to the previous or next page. If there is impossible code to express in the file name, it may be displayed as illegible.
This unit can play photo files. Before playing photo files, read Photo file requirement on below. 1. Insert a disc containing photo files, or connect the USB Flash Drive containing photo files. 2. Press HOME and Home Menu appears. 3. Select [Photo] then press ENTER. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. Note: When the USB Flash Drive is connected and a disc is inserted simultaneously, the menu for selecting a media will appear. Select a media then press ENTER.
Options during viewing a photo file in full screen
You can use various options during viewing a picture in full screen. Use v V b B to select an option and use the options as described below.