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DVD PLAYER

XV-S500BK/XV-S502SL

Introduction

Getting started

Basic operations

Advanced operations
TV OPEN/ CLOSE TV DVD DVD

STANDBY/ON

TV-/--

MUTING

RETURN

SUBTITLE TITLE/ GROUP

TV/VIDEO CANCEL

MP3 disc playback

NU CH ME

CH OIC E

PREVIOUS

E RE SC ON NEXT

SELECT

STROBE

DVD/SUPER VCD/VCD/CD PLAYER

0 OPEN/CLOSE

7 STOP

3 PLAY

8 PAUSE

REPEAT SUBTITLE AUDIO

PROGRESSSIVE SCAN

STANDBY

DIGEST 3D PHONIC

AMP VOL

PROGRESSIVE

JPEG disc playback

RM-SXV008J

REMOTE CONTROL

Changing the initial settings

INSTRUCTIONS

Additional information
For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No

LET0200-002B [J/UJ]

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Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, prcautions et indications diverses

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION:

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

ATTENTION

Afin d'viter tout risque d'lectrocution, d'incendie, etc.: 1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de l'appareil. 2. Ne pas exposer l'appareil la pluie ni l'humidit.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended toalert 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.

Caution STANDBY/ON

switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
Attention Commutateur STANDBY/ON
Dconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper compltement le courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe jamais compltement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le courant peut tre tlcommand.

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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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
Using the remote control unit...10
To install batteries in the remote control unit.10 Remote sensor...10 To use the remote control unit for TV operation..11 To control the volume of a JVC's amplifier or receiver.11

Page 42

Page 12

Before operation...12

Turning on/off the unit...12 The initial setup before using the unit..13
About JPEG disc.. 42 Basic operations.. 43

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)
Use the supplied AC power plug adaptor when inserting the larger plug to the wall outlet.

Warning

Disconnect the power cord if you are not going to use the unit for a long time. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit. Disconnect the power cord before moving the unit. Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands. Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting it, as this may damage the cord and cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.

Caution

Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents. To prevent any accidents or damage caused by an unsuitable AC power cord, only use the supplied power cord. If the cord is damaged, contact a dealer and get another power cord.
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Using the remote control unit
Using the remote control, you can operate not only all the functions of the unit but also basic functions of your TV and amplifier/receiver.

NOW READING

Message area
Even if you press the DVD STANDBY/ON on the remote control unit or STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn off the unit, the unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, the unit consumes a very small amount of power.
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The initial setup before using the unit
We recommend you to set the display language, TV monitor type and digital output before using the unit, depending on circumstances, by following the procedure below. See "Changing the initial settings" on and after page 47 for details about each setting item.

CHOICE

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.

Disc type

What is specified

title or chapter*

* If a disc contains more than one title, a title is specified. If a disc contains only one title, a chapter is specified. 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 +The unit starts playback from the beginning of the selection. The selected title, chapter or track number appears in the display window on the front panel.
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You can also specify the desired title during DVD VIDEO playback. See page 23 for details. During DVD VIDEO playback, if a menu is shown on the TV screen, the numeric buttons may be used for selecting an item in the menu. When appears on the TV screen: The title, chapter or track you have selected is not contained in the disc. This function does not work during Video CD/SVCD playback with PBC function (See pages 5 and 22.)
Other convenient functions
You can check the playback status, as well as change the brightness of the display window. Also, you can move back the playback position 10 seconds from the current position.

ON SCREEN

3 ANGLE
To check the playback status
Available : You can see the current selection number (the title/chapter number for DVD VIDEO or track number for Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD), time information (the track or chapter time while stopped, or the elapsed track or chapter time during playback) and the transport status (stop, playback, pause etc.) on the TV screen. During playback or while stopped

Press ON SCREEN.

The playback status bar appears on the TV screen. (for DVD VIDEO)

Transfer rate

8.5Mbps

(for Video CD)

Current chapter number

TITLE 33 CHAP 33

Current transport status

TOTAL 1:25:58

TRACK 33 TIME 25:58
Current title number Current chapter time

Current track number

Disc elapsed time

(for Audio CD)

(for SVCD)
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The indication on the rightmost of the status bar shows the unit's transport status as follows: Icon Status
Appears in the playback mode. Appears in the stop mode. Appears in the pause mode. Appears in the fast forward/backward playback mode. Appears in the slow-motion playback mode.

Some DVD VIDEO discs may not accept this function because of disc contents.
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:__".)

-/4 OFF 1/4

2/4 3/4
The subtitle in the selected language is shown. The subtitle selection window is dismissed. NOTES
For DVD VIDEO, the selected language may be abbreviated on the TV screen. See "Table of languages and their abbreviations" on page 48. The Subtitle selection window will automatically disappear if you do not change the subtitle for several seconds. When disc): appears on the TV screen (for DVD VIDEO

SUBTITLE

During DVD VIDEO/SVCD playback (except when the status bar is shown)

1 Press SUBTITLE.

The Subtitle selection window appears on the TV screen.
You cannot select the subtitle or no subtitle is recorded.

ENGLISH

You can also select the subtitle via the menu bar. See pages 36 and 38.
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To change the audio language or sound [AUDIO]
Available : By audio selection, you can choose the audio language of movies or enjoy KARAOKE with or without the vocal.
For Video CD/SVCD Each time you press 5/ or AUDIO, the playback audio changes as follows. (for Video CD) (for SVCD)

ST (stereo) L R

ST1 ST2 L-1 R-1 L-2
At the beginning of the part where multiple audio sounds are recorded, appears on the TV screen (except when the "ON SCREEN GUIDE" preference is set to "OFF"). See page 52 for details about "ON SCREEN GUIDE" preference.
You can hear the selected audio. The audio selection window is dismissed. NOTES
For DVD VIDEO, the selected language may be abbreviated on the TV screen. See "Table of languages and their abbreviations" on page 48. The Audio selection window will automatically disappear if you do not change the audio for several seconds. When disc): appears on the TV screen (for a DVD VIDEO
During playback (except when the status bar is shown)
You cannot select the audio. If only one audio sound is recorded, you cannot select the audio. You can also select the audio via the menu bar. See pages 36 and 38.

1 Press AUDIO.

The audio selection window appears on the TV screen.
2 Use AUDIO or 5/ to select the desired

audio.

Each time you press 5/ or AUDIO, the audio changes. See the following examples for audio selection. For DVD VIDEO Each time you press 5/ or AUDIO, the audio language or sound changes. Example:
1/3 ENGLISH 2/3 FRENCH 3/3 SPANISH 30
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To select a scene angle of DVD VIDEO [ANGLE]
Available : You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD VIDEO disc contains "multi-angle" parts, where multiple cameras were used to shoot the same scene from different angles.

1 Press ENTER to open the pull-down window. 2 Use 5/ to select a desired subtitle. 3 Press ENTER to playback with the selected subtitle.
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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.

1 Press CHOICE.

One of the Preference on-screen displays appears on the TV screen. You can see four icons at the top right of the onscreen display for the settings. : Setting menu for language : Setting menu for pictures : Setting menu for sound
About the Preference display
The preference display consists of the LANGUAGE, PICTURE, AUDIO, and OTHERS setting displays, each having setting items. LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE MENU LANGUAGE AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH
: Setting menu for the systems, etc.
2 Select the appropriate icon using 2/3.
The appropriate display appears on the TV screen.

3 Move

to select the item you want to edit by using 5/.
The color of the selected item changes.

PICTURE

PICTURE MONITOR TYPE PROGRESSIVE MODE SCREEN SAVER MP3/JPEG 4:3 L.B. AUTO ON MP3
The pull-down menu appears over the selected item.
LANGUAGE MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH
AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
USE 5 TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXET, PRESS CHOICE.
AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT ANALOG DOWN MIX D RANGE COMPRESSION STREAM/PCM STEREO ON

Selected item

5 Press 5/ to select from options and press
The selected option is set. For details about each setting, see the following. NOTES
To dismiss a preference display:

OTHERS

OTHERS RESUME ON SCREEN GUIDE AUTO STANDBY AV COMPULINK MODE PARENTAL LOCK ON ON OFF DVD1
Press CHOICE. While an MP3 or JPEG disc is loaded, you cannot bring up any preference display. When a preference display is shown on a wide TV screen, the upper and lower parts of the TV picture sometimes may be cut off. In such a case, adjust the picture size control of the TV.

AUDIO

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LANGUAGE page

This page allows you to select languages concerning with DVD VIDEO disc playback, as well as the on-screen display language of the unit. NOTES
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
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PICTURE page

This page allows you to select desired options concerning with a picture or monitor screen.

Digital output signal chart
Output Playback discs PCM ONLY
DVD with 48/44.1 kHz, 16/20/24 bit linear PCM DVD with 96/88.2 kHz, 16/22/24 bit linear PCM DVD with DTS DVD with Dolby Digital DVD with MPEG Multichannel Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD Audio CD with DTS CD-R/RW with MP3

DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM

48/44.1 kHz,16 bit, stereo linear PCM No output

STREAM/PCM

48 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM 48 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM 48 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM 44.1 kHz,16 bit, stereo linear PCM 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM No output
DTS bitstream Dolby Digital bitstream MPEG bitstream

DTS bitstream

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ANALOG DOWN MIX To playback a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio correctly, this setting must be properly made according to your audio system.
DOLBY SURROUND This function does not work when the 3D PHONIC function is activated. Should be selected when you enjoy (See page 34.) multichannel surround audio by This setting affects only the output connecting the unit's analog AUDIO signal from the analog AUDIO OUT OUT to a surround decoder. jacks when playing back a DVD STEREO VIDEO disc recorded with surround Should be selected when you enjoy multichannel audio. conventional 2-channel stereo audio by connecting the unit's analog AUDIO OUT to a stereo amplifier/receiver or television set, or when you duplicate audio of a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround audio to your MD, cassette, etc. AUTO Audio is played back with the dynamic range compressed except when playing a disc recorded with Dolby Digital 1- or 2channel format. ON Audio is always played back with the dynamic range compressed. This function works only when playing back a disc recorded with Dolby Digital. The setting is not effective for other discs. This function does not work when the 3D PHONIC function is activated.(See page 34.)
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

Batteries are exhausted. Battery polarity is incorrect.
The remote control unit is not set for operating your TV. The TV/VIDEO - CANCEL, 5//2/3 or numeric buttons do not work. The TV - DVD switch is not correctly set.
Operation is not possible.
Microcomputer malfunction due to lightning or static electricity.
Moisture condensation caused by a sudden Turn off the power, then turn it on a few change of temperature or humidity. hours later. The disc does not allow the operation. Or a non-playable disc is loaded. When using the TITLE/GROUP button to select a title during DVD VIDEO playback, appears on the TV screen and the title cannot be selected. The disc does not allow the operation because of disc contents. Check and replace the disc. (See page 4.) Try to press 7 and select a title using the numeric buttons on the remote control
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PICTURE Symptom

No picture is displayed on the monitor.
Connection of video cable is incorrect. Input selection of TV is incorrect. Disc is not playable.
Connect the cable correctly. Select correctly. Use a playable disc. (See page 4.) Set the Scan mode selector on the rear panel to "480i", or set it to "REMOTE" and make the Progressive scan mode inactive by using the VFP-PROGRESSIVE SCAN button (see pages 7 and 8).
No picture is displayed on the monitor or the screen is blurred or divided into two parts.
The unit is in the progressive scan mode (i.e. the PROGRESSIVE indicator is lit) though it is connected to a TV via the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack.
A picture is noisy or blurred.
The unit is connected to a VCR directly and Connect the unit so that the picture signal the copyguard function is activated. flows directly to the TV. With some discs, a picture may be blurred when setting "PROGRESSIVE MODE" to "FILM" or "AUTO". Set "PROGRESSIVE MODE" to "VIDEO". (See page 49.)
A picture does not fit the television screen.
MONITOR TYPE is not correctly set. Television is not correctly set.

Select monitor type correctly. (See page 49.) Set the television correctly. Adjust the TV screen using the control on the TV.
The upper and lower parts of the preference display are cut off when using wide-aspect TV.
It depends on the setting on the TV.

AUDIO Symptom

No audio is reproduced.
Connection is incorrect. Input selection of amplifier is incorrect.
Check the connection. Select correctly. Use AUDIO OUT when playing back such discs.
No audio is reproduced when playing back a DVD disc recorded with High-sampling (88.2 kHz or more) linear PCM audio using the DIGITAL OUT jack. Audio volume is low when playing back the unit, compared with the TV or VCR.
The audio signal is not derived from the unit's DIGITAL OUT. (See page 50.)
The audio level recorded on a DVD VIDEO is lower, compared with TV broadcasting.
Turn up the volume of the TV or amplifier/ receiver. Note that you should turn down the volume before switching back to TV broadcasting, to prevent outputting the sudden big sound. Wipe the disc surface. (See page 5.)
Sound is distorted or noise is generated.

Disc is dirty.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question

Can I play back DVD VIDEO and Video CD purchased abroad?

Answer

You can play back the DVD VIDEO discs with the Region Code (local code) containing 'ALL' or '1' recorded in the NTSC or PAL system (PAL disc signals are reproduced by converting to the NTSC system). You can also play back the Video CD discs recorded in the NTSC system. Please check the information on each disc jacket. The Region code indicates the conformity of the disc to the standards. Any DVD VIDEO not conforming to the standards cannot be played back. No, you cannot play back that disc. Yes, you can play back the disc because Dolby Digital EX is compatible with Dolby Digital. However, to get the maximum performance of Dolby Digital EX, we recommend to connect the DIGITAL OUT jack to a decoder or amplifier/receiver with built-in decoder that supports Dolby Digital EX. In this case, set "DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" on the "AUDIO" preference display to "STREAM/PCM". Though you cannot enjoy audio using the analog audio outputs (AUDIO OUT), you can enjoy DTS ES audio by connecting the DIGITAL OUT jack to a decoder or amplifier/receiver with built-in decoder that supports DTS ES. In this case, set "DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" on the "AUDIO" preference display to "STREAM/PCM". Yes you can. "THX" is a name of the original standard for high quality picture/audio recording and playback established by Lucasfilm Ltd. A disc labeled "THX" is certified that it passed this standard. The disc is of the data CD format, therefore, the unit can play back only files of the MP3 format. Both are surround sound standards developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. in the U.S.A. Dolby Surround records 2-channel surround audio information are recorded onto the analog stereo (left and right) channels together with front stereo audio information. When played back, the surround signals are separated by a Dolby Surround or Dolby Pro Logic decoder. Dolby Digital digitally encodes and records up to six channel information for left, right, center, rear left, rear right and LFE (Low-Frequency Effect for Sub-woofer etc.). When played back, a Dolby Digital decoder decodes data and outputs signals separately. Generally, Dolby Digital sounds better. It is a block noise specific to a motion picture recorded in digital, and is not a malfunction of the unit. The operation of this unit may occasionally be unacceptable due to the intention of the disc contents creator and/or structural restrictions. Most of all DVD VIDEO discs are copy-protected so that you cannot record DVD VIDEO data onto any video tape. No, you cannot.

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.

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Contents
About the Symbol Display.6 General playback features.24-25 If a disc menu screen is displayed.26 Enlarge the playback image.26 Time Search.26 Skip Search.26 Marker Search.26 Watching from a different angle Using Color (R, G, B, Y) Buttons.26.27 Last Scene Memory.26 Screen Saver.27 Displaying Disc Information On-Screen.27 Enjoying BD-LIVE or BONUS VIEW in BD-Video.28 Playing a DVD VR Format Disc.29 Playing a MPEG4 movie file.30 Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files.31 Viewing a Photo file.32 Symbols Used in this Manual.6 Notes on Discs.6 Moisture Condensation.6 Handling the Unit.6 Playable Discs.7 Regional Code.7 BD-ROM Disc Features.8 Compatibility Notes.9 Certain System Requirements.9 Resetting the Player.9 Using a USB Flash Drive.10 Using the Home Menu.10 Front Panel.11 Rear Panel.11 Remote Control.12 Remote Control Operation.12
Installation and Setup.13-23
HDMI connection.13 Connections to Your TV.14 Connecting to an Amplifier.15 Internet connection.16 Resolution Setting.17-18 Initial Settings.19 - General Operation.19 - [DISPLAY] Menu.19 - [LANGUAGE] Menu - [AUDIO] Menu.20.20

Reference.33-37

Language Codes.33 Area Codes.33 Troubleshooting.34 Specifications.35 This units Audio Output Specifications.36 Open source software notice.37
- [LOCK] Menu (Parental Control).21 - [NETWORK] Menu.22 - [OTHERS] Menu.23

Introduction.6-12

Operations.24-32

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To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owners manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your player. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.
Cleaning Discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

About the

Symbol Display
may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owners manual is not available on that specific media.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.

Moisture Condensation

Never operate this product immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it for two or three hours without operating it. If you use this product in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts.
Symbols Used in this Manual
Note: Indicates special notes and operating features. Tip: Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier. A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol. ALL All discs listed below BD BD-ROM disc DVD DVD-Video, DVDR/RW in Video mode or VR mode and finalized AVCHD DVDR/RW in AVCHD format MPEG4 MPEG4 files ACD Audio CDs MP3 MP3 files WMA WMA files PHOTO Photo files

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.

BD-ROM Disc Compatibility
This player supports BD-ROM Profile 2. Discs supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2) that allows interactive functions to be used when this unit is connected to the Internet in addition to the BONUSVIEW function. Discs supporting BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1.1/Final Standard Profile) that allows Virtual packages or Picture-in-Picture functions to be used. See Enjoying BD-LIVE or BONUS VIEW in BD-Video on page 28 for details.

Graphic Plane

HD Video

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Compatibility Notes
Because BD-ROM are a new format, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center. Viewing high-definition content and up-converting standard DVD content may require an HDMIcapable input or HDCP-capable DVI input on your display device. Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the use of some operation commands or features. Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD are supported with maximum 7.1 channels if you use HDMI connection for the audio output of the unit. You can use a USB Flash Drive that is used to store some disc related information, including downloaded on-line content. The disc you are using will control how long this information is retained.

Resetting the Player

If you observe any of the following symptoms. When the Player is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off. When the display window is not working. When the Player does not operate normally. You can reset the Player as follows: Press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for more than five seconds. This will force the Player to power off. Press the STANDBY/ON button again to turn the Player back on. Unplug the power cord and then plug the power cord again after more than five seconds.
Certain System Requirements
For high definition video playback: High definition display that has COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks. BD-ROM disc with high definition content. HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for some content (as specified by disc authors). For up-conversion of standard definition DVD, an HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for copy protected content. For Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD multi-channel audio playback: An amplifier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or DTS-HD) decoder. Main, center, surround speakers and subwoofer as necessary for chosen format.

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Using a USB Flash Drive
This unit can play the movie, music and photo files contained on the USB Flash Drive.
4. Select [USB] then press ENTER. [MOVIE], [MUSIC] or [PHOTO] menu appears. Details for the menu are on pages 30-32.
Insert/Remove a USB Flash Drive

Using the Home Menu

From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and setting of the unit. 1. Press HOME and the [Home Menu] appears.
USB Flash Drive Inserting a USB Flash Drive Insert straight-in until it fits into place. Removing a USB Flash Drive Withdraw the USB Flash Drive carefully. Notes: This unit supports only USB Flash Drive with FAT16 or FAT32 format. The USB Flash Drive can be used for the local storage for enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet Do not extract the USB Flash Drive during operation (play, etc.). A USB Flash Drive which requires additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer is not supported. USB Flash Drive: USB Flash Drive that support USB1.1 and USB2.0. Movie Files (MPEG4), Music files (MP3/WMA) and photo files (JPEG/PNG/GIF) can be played. For details of operations on each file, refer to relevant pages. Regular back up is recommended to prevent data loss. If you use a Card Reader, USB extension cable or USB HUB, the USB Flash Drive may not be recognized. Some USB Flash Drives may not work with this unit. Digital camera and mobile phone are not supported. USB Port of the unit cannot be connected to PC. The unit cannot be used as a storage device. When take off an active device connecting to USB port, please take it off after switching off the unit. Using the USB Flash Drive 1. Connect a USB Flash Drive. 2. Press HOME on the Remote Control. 3. Select [Music], [Photo] or [Movie] option then press ENTER.
2. Use b / B to select the desired option then press ENTER. [Movie] Start video medias playback or displays the [MOVIE] menu. [Photo] Displays [PHOTO] menu. (page 32) [Music] Displays [MUSIC] menu. (page 31) [Setup] Displays [Setup] menu. (page 19) Note: When a disc and USB Flash Drive have the contents, it can choose those menus. About Setup menu: Menus Buttons Operations Moves the cursor. Activates the selected item. Closes the menu. Tip: If you select the [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] option when a 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. For example:

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.

Cautions: When plugging or unplugging the LAN cable, hold the plug portion of the cable. When unplugging, do not pull on the LAN cable but unplug while pressing down on the lock. Do not connect a modular phone cable to the LAN port. Since there are various connection configurations, please follow the specifications of your telecommunication carrier or internet service provider. Rear of the player

Broadband Service Router

Notes: Depending on the internet service provider (ISP), the number of devices that can receive internet service may be limited by the applicable terms of service. For details, contact your ISP. Our company is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the internet connection feature due to communication errors/malfunctions associated with your broadband internet connection, or other connected equipment. Our company is not responsible for any trouble in your internet connection.
The features of BD-ROM discs made available through the Internet Connection feature are not created or provided by our company, and our company is not responsible for their functionality or continued availability. Some disc related material available by the Internet Connection may not be compatible with this player. If you have questions about such content, please contact the producer of the disc. Some internet contents may require a higher bandwidth connection. Even if the player is properly connected and configured, some internet contents may not operate properly because of internet congestion, the quality or bandwidth of your internet service, or problems at the provider of the content. Some internet connection operations may not be possible due to certain restrictions set by the Internet service provider (ISP) supplying your broadband Internet connection. Any fees charged by an ISP including, without limitation, connection charges are your responsibility. A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is required for connection to this player. If your internet service does not allow for such a connection, you will not be able to connect the player. You must use a Router to use xDSL service. A DSL modem is required to use DSL service and a cable modem is required to use cable modem service. Depending on the access method of and subscriber agreement with your ISP, you may not be able to use the internet connection feature contained in this player or you may be limited to the number of devices you can connect at the same time. (If your ISP limits subscription to one device, this player may not be allowed to connect when a PC is already connected.) The use of a Router may not be allowed or its usage may be limited depending on the policies and restrictions of your ISP. For details, contact your ISP directly. Your ISP may protect this player from being connected to network when confirming MAC ADDRESS. In that case, contact your ISP to request to initialize MAC ADDRESS.

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Resolution Setting
The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu or pressing the RESOLUTION button in stop mode. Note: Since several factors affect the resolution of video output, see Video output according to the Resolution setting on next page. Auto If the HDMI OUT jack is connected for TVs providing display information (EDID), automatically selects the resolution best suited to the connected TV. If the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT is only connected, this changes the resolution to 1080i as default resolution. 1080p Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video. 1080i Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video. 720p Outputs 720 lines of progressive video. 480p Outputs 480 lines progressive video. 480i Outputs 480 lines of interlaced video.
5. Use v / V to select the desired resolution then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Available resolution according to connection and media format
HDMI OUT connection If you select a resolution manually and then connect the HDMI jack to TV and your TV does not accept it, the resolution setting is set to [Auto]. If the [1080p Display Mode] option is set to [24 Hz], the 1080p video output frame rate may be automatically set to either 24Hz or 60Hz depending both on the capability and preference of the connected TV and based on the native video frame rate of the content on the BD-ROM disc. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection For the 720p, 1080i, 1080p resolution setting with protected media, real output resolution of COMPONENT VIDEO OUT will be outputted at 480p resolution. Even if the resolution is set to 1080p, non-copy protected BDs and DVDs playback are outputted at 1080i resolution. BD or DVD video stream could prevent up-scaling on analog output. VIDEO OUT connection The resolution of the VIDEO OUT jack is always outputted at 480i resolution. Notes: Depending on your display, some of the resolution settings may result in the picture disappearing or an abnormal picture appearing. In this case, press HOME key then RESOLUTION repeatedly until the picture re-appear. This player supports simultaneous output of all video out jacks. The resolution of the HDMI output may not be the same as the resolution output on the component video output. When the 1080p/24Hz video source is outputted via HDMI connection, the VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT will not output any video signal.
How to change the resolution using RESOLUTION button
Press RESOLUTION button in stop mode.

RESOLUTION button

How to change the resolution using Setup menu
1. Press HOME and the Home Menu appears. 2. Select [Setup] and press ENTER. The Setup menu appears. 3. Use v / V to select [DISPLAY] option then press B to move to the second level. 4. Use v / V to select the [Resolution] option then press B to move to the third level.

[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.)

Enlarge the playback image
DVD AVCHD MPEG4 1. During playback or pause mode, press ZOOM to display the [ZOOM] menu. 2. Use b / B to select zoom mode (16 steps). Press RETURN to exit the [Zoom] menu. 3. To return to the normal picture size, select [Off] on the [ZOOM] menu. Note: This function may not work on some disc or titles.

Time Search DVD

To start playing at any chosen time on the disc: 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. 2. Press v / V to select the time clock icon and --:--:-- appears. 3. Input the required start time in hours, minutes, and seconds from left to right. For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter 21020 and press ENTER. If you enter the wrong numbers, press CLEAR to remove the numbers you entered. Then input the correct numbers. 4. Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts from the selected time. Note: This function may not work on some disc or titles.
Watching from a different angle
BD DVD If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. 2. Press v / V to select the angle icon then use b B to select desired angle.

Skip Search DVD

Last Scene Memory DVD
You can skip the playback 15 seconds forward or backward using the search menu. 1. During playback, press SEARCH and the search menu appears on the screen. 2. Press b / B to skip the playback forward or backward. Tip: You can select a point that you want to skip by pressing and holding b / B button.
This unit memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the unit or switch off the unit. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatically recalled. Notes: Settings are stored in memory for use any time. This unit does not memorize settings of a disc if you switch off the unit before commencing to play it. Last Scene Memory function for a previous disc is erased once a different disc is played. This function may not work depending on the disc.

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Using Color (R, G, B, Y) Buttons BD
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.

It may take up to several minutes to load and start enjoying BD-Live contents. Depending on the disc, the BD-Live function may not be operated if [BD-LIVE connection] option is set to [Partially Permitted]. In this case, set [BD-LIVE connection] option to [Permitted] (See page 22.) The connection to the Internet may take time or the Internet may not be connected depending on the connection environment. It is required that you use a broadband connection. Do not remove the USB Flash Drive during operation. The USB Flash Drive may be damaged. Stop playback and turn off the menu beforehand.
Tip: Special video data, etc. may be played back while they are being downloaded to a USB Flash Drive using one function of BD-Live. The playback may be paused depending on the communication environment. Some functions may be disabled to prevent skipping to sections that have not been downloaded, etc. AACS Online When discs supporting BD-Live are played back, the player or disc IDs may be sent to the content provider via the Internet. Services and functions to be provided differ depending on the disc. You can be introduced to other similar movies if you record your viewing history on the server by using these IDs. Game score histories can be saved.
Playing secondary video (picture-in-picture) and secondary audio
Secondary video can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-in-picture function. For the playback method, refer to the instructions for the disc. To turn on/off secondary video, press PIP. Secondary video is played. Press the button to turn it ON or OFF. To turn on/off audio with the secondary video, press PIP AUDIO. The secondary audio is played. Press the button to turn it ON or OFF. Notes: Discs may not always be played back according to the settings on this unit, as certain playback formats are prioritized on certain discs. Only the primary video is played during search/slow-motion or frame-by-frame. When the secondary video is turned off, the secondary audio does not play. This function may not work depending on the disc.

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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.

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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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Reference

Language Codes

Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].
Language Abkhazian Afar Afrikaans Albanian Ameharic Arabic Armenian Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Basque Bengali; Bangla Bhutani Bihari Breton Bulgarian Burmese Byelorussian Cambodian Catalan Chinese Corsican Croatian Czech Danish Dutch English Esperanto Estonian Faroese Code 7079 Language Fiji Finnish French Frisian Galician Georgian German Greek Greenlandic Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hebrew Hindi Hungarian Icelandic Indonesian Interlingua Irish Italian Japanese Javanese Kannada Kashmiri Kazakh Kirghiz Korean Kurdish Laothian Latin Latvian, Lettish Code 7686 Language Lingala Lithuanian Macedonian Malagasy Malay Malayalam Maltese Maori Marathi Moldavian Mongolian Nauru Nepali Norwegian Oriya Panjabi Pashto, Pushto Persian Polish Portuguese Quechua Rhaeto-Romance Rumanian Russian Samoan Sanskrit Scots Gaelic Serbian Serbo-Croatian Shona Sindhi Code 8368 Language Singhalese Slovak Slovenian Somali Spanish Sudanese Swahili Swedish Tagalog Tajik Tamil Tatar Telugu Thai Tibetan Tigrinya Tonga Turkish Turkmen Twi Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Volapk Welsh Wolof Xhosa Yiddish Yoruba Zulu Code 9085

Area Codes

Choose an Area code from this list.
Area Afghanistan Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bhutan Bolivia Brazil Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Congo Costa Rica Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Code AF AR AU AT BE BT BO BR KH CA CL CN CO CG CR HR CZ DK EC EG SV Area Code Ethiopia ET Fiji FJ Finland FI France FR Germany DE Great Britain GB Greece GR Greenland GL Herd and Mcdonald Islands HM Hong Kong HK Hungary HU India IN Indonesia ID Israel IL Italy IT Jamaica JM Japan JP Kenya KE Kuwait KW Libya LY Luxembourg LU Area Malaysia Maldives Mexico Monaco Mongolia Morocco Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Zealand Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Paraguay Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Russian Federation Code MY MV MX MC MN MA NP NL AN NZ NG NO OM PK PA PY PH PL PT RO RU Area Saudi Arabia Senegal Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey Uganda Ukraine United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vietnam Zimbabwe Code SA SN SG SK SI ZA KR ES LK SE CH TW TH TR UG UA US UY UZ VN ZW

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Troubleshooting
Symptom No power. The power is on, but the player does not work. No picture. Possible Cause The power cord is disconnected. No disc is inserted. Correction Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. Insert a disc. (Check the disc indicator in the display window is lit.) Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV. Connect the video cable securely. Select another resolution using RESOLUTION button. Select the correct input mode of the audio receiver so you can listen to the sound from the player. Turn on the equipment connected with the audio cable. Set the [AUDIO] options to the correct position (see page 20). Return to the normal playback. Insert the disc with the playback side down. Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type and regional code.) Change the rating level. Finalize the disc on that unit. Connect a FAT16 or FAT32 formatted USB Flash Drive to the USB port (see page 10). Secure at least 1GB free space in the USB Flash Drive for using BD-Live features Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network and can access the internet (see ) 16). Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and increase the broadband speed is recommended. Set the [BD-LIVE connection] option to [Permitted]. Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor of the player. Operate the Remote Control closer to the player. Unplug the power cord and then plug the power cord again after more than five seconds.