DVD Compatibility

The DVD's we burn are compatible with almost all newer DVD players. If you own an older model, please be sure to check the list below for compatibility. (the following is quoted from Apple.com) "These discs are playable in most standard DVD players and computer DVD-ROM drives. The following table lists players that we have specifically tested for playability. If your player is not on the list, that does not mean it is not compatible, only that we have not tested it yet."
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CSDDVMIS No XD-DV170 No XD-DV290 Yes XD-DV370 Yes 1500 Yes 3201 Yes AD-500A No AD-500B No AD-600A No AD-660 Yes AD-703 Yes DVD-1000 Yes DVD-1500 No DVD-3000 Yes DVD-3300 Yes DVM-3700 Yes
Denon Denon Denon Denon Denon
Emerson DVD-2000 Yes Go! Video DVR-5000 Yes Go! Video DVS-3000 No
Harmon Kardon DVD-5 Yes Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC DV-B305D Yes DVP-305U Yes DVP-315U Yes DVW1 No
XV-1000 No XV-501 No XV-523 Yes XV-D701 No XV-D723 Yes XV-DV55 Yes XV-M567 Yes XV-S40BK Yes XV-S45 Yes XV-S60BK Yes XV-S65 Yes XV-SA70BK Yes
Kenwood DV-402 yes Kenwood DV-403 Yes Kenwood DVCL85V Yes KLH DVD-1000 Yes Magnavox DVD-611AT Yes Magnavox DVD-711/171 Yes Marantz DV3100 marginal Memorex MVD-2026 Yes Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Mitsubishi DD-2000 DD-3000 DD-4001 DD-4020 DD-6000 No No No Yes Yes
Onkyo DVC-600 Yes Onkyo DVC-601 Yes Oriton DVD100 Marginal Oritron DVD-200 Yes Oritron DVD-400 Yes Oritron DVD-600 Yes Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic CT27DC50 Yes DMR E10 yes DVD LV75W Yes DVD RV80 yes DVD-A10 Yes DVD-A100 Yes DVD-A120U Yes DVD-A310 Yes DVD-A7 Yes DVD-CV50 No DVD-CV50U No DVD-CV51 No DVD-K520 Yes DVD-L10D Yes DVD-L50D Yes DVD-RV30 Yes DVD-RV31 Yes DVD-RV45KU-5 Yes DVD-RV80 Yes DVDT2000 Yes PV-D4741 Yes PV-D4761 Yes TH15DT2 Yes
Philips DVD 950AT No Philips DVD 956 Yes Philips DVD 972C Yes Philips DVD-400AT No Philips DVD-850AT No Phillips DVD 621 Yes Phillips DVD 941 No Phillips DVD712AT21 Yes Phillips DVD953AT21 Yes
Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer
DVL-90 marginal DVR-1000 Yes DVR-2000 Yes Elite DV-05 Yes PDV-LC10 Yes DV-333 Yes DV-343 Yes DV-414 Yes DV-434 Yes DV-503 Yes DV-505 Yes DV-525 Yes DV-535 Yes DV-54 yes DV-606D Yes DV-C503 Yes DVL-700 Yes
Proscan P 8610P Yes Proscan PS8680Z Yes Raite RDP-715 Yes RCA RCA RCA RCA RCA C52152 Yes RC5215P Yes RC5220P Yes RC5225P Yes RC5910P No
Sampo DVE-520 No Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung Sharp Sharp Sharp Sharp DVD-611 Yes DVD-709 No DVD-M301 Yes DVD-N501 Yes
DV-750U Yes DVL-70TV marginal DV-S200 marginal DV-SF20 Yes
SMC DVD-330S Yes Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony DAV-S300 Yes DVP-C600 Yes DVP-C650D Yes DVP-C660 Yes DVP-C670D Yes DVP-CX850D Yes DVP-CX860 Yes DVP-CX870D Yes DVP-F5 Yes DVP-FX1 Yes DVP-NC600 Yes DVP-NC600B Yes DVP-NS300 Yes DVP-NS300/B Yes DVP-NS400D Yes DVP-NS700P Yes DVP-S300 Yes DVP-S3000 No DVP-S330 Yes DVP-S350 Yes DVP-S360 Yes DVP-S360 Yes DVP-S500 Yes DVP-S560 Yes DVP-S501D Yes DVP-S530 Yes DVP-S550D Yes DVP-S560D Yes DVP-S560D Yes DVP-S570D Yes DVP-S7000 No DVP-S7700 Yes DVP-S9000ES Yes DVP-7000 Yes DVP-7700 Yes DVP-9000 Yes Playstation 2 Yes PVDV-30 No

If you try to play any other DVD, the message Playing this disc prohibited by area limits. will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by the area limits.
Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally fixed by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Terms for discs Title

The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on a video software; or an album, etc., for a music piece on an audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.
Discs that the player cannot play
The player cannot play discs other than the ones listed in the table on page 4. CD-R, CD-ROMs including PHOTO CDs, data sections in CD-EXTRAs, DVD-ROMs etc., cannot be played.

Chapter

Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

Track

Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD or a CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want.

DVD structure

Disc Title

Chapter

VIDEO CD or CD structure

Disc Track

Index (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD or a CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes may be recorded.

Scene

On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called scenes. Each scene is assigned a scene number enabling you to locate the scene you want.
Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)
This player conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type.

Disc type

VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs) VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs)

You can

Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music.
When playing DTS*-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo outputs. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo outputs of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback, an external 5.1-channel DTS Digital Surround decoder system must be connected to the digital output of the DVD player. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. * DTS is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Notes on Discs

On handling discs To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the glue completely before using the disc.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature inside the car. After playing, store the disc in its case. On cleaning Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

Getting Started

This section describes how to hook up the CD/DVD player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) and/or an AV receiver (amplifier). You cannot connect this player to a TV which does not have a video input connector. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items: Audio/video/S-link connecting cord (1) S video cord (1) Remote commander (remote) RMT-D113A (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the player.
z You can control TVs and AV receivers using the supplied remote

See page 67.

Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. If you will not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Transporting the player

Before transporting the player, follow the procedure below to return the internal mechanisms to their original positions.
Remove all the discs fr the disc slots. om Close the fr nt panel. o Make sure that NO DISC appears in the front panel display. Wait for 10 seconds, then pr 1/ u to turn of the ess f player.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. Do not connect this player to a video deck. If you view the pictures on your TV after making the connections shown below, a picture noise may appear. VCR TV

CD/DVD player

Connect directly.
Depending on the TV or receiver (amplifier), sound distortion may occur because the audio output level is high. In this case, set AUDIO ATT in AUDIO SETUP to ON in the setup display. For details, see page 63.
Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups
This connection is for listening to the sound through speakers connected to a receiver (amplifier such as an integrated stereo amplifier, a receiver having a built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder, etc.). Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. You can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound by connecting a receiver (amplifier) with 5.1 channel inputs. See page 48.
Audio connecting cord (not supplied) (1) S video cord (supplied) (1)
When connecting the cords, be sure to match the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R)
z You can enjoy surround when connecting front speakers only
You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (VES: Virtual Enhanced Surround). For details, see page 48.
To S VIDEO OUT To an AC outlet To AUDIO OUT To S VIDEO input TV
Receiver (Amplifier) To audio input

: Signal flow

If you have a digital component such as a receiver (amplifier) with a digital connector, DAT or MD
Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied). When you play a DVD, set DIGIT OUT in AUDIO SETUP AL to ON and then set DOLBYDIGIT AL to D-PCM and DTS to OFF in the setup display (page 64).
If you have an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder or Dolby Digital decoder
Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied).
p When you play a DVD that is recorded in DTS format
Set DIGITAL OUT in AUDIO SETUP to ON and then set DTS to ON in the setup display (page 64).
p When using an optical digital connecting cord
Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied)
p When you play a DVD that is recorded in Dolby Digital format
Set DIGITAL OUT in AUDIO SETUP to ON and then set DOLBY DIGIT AL to DOLBY DIGIT AL in the setup display (page 64). CD/DVD player
Take off the cap and plug in the optical digital connecting cord. Receiver (Amplifier) with a digital connector, MD deck, DAT deck, etc.

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL
Optical or coaxial digital connecting cord Audio component with a built in DTS decoder or DOLBY DIGITAL decoder Speakers

DIGITAL OUTPUT

Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. When you do not connect an audio component with a built in DTS decoder do not set DTS to ON. , When you do not connect an audio component with a built in DOLBY DIGIT AL decoder do not set DOLBYDIGIT AL to , DOLBY DIGIT AL.
p When using a coaxial digital connecting cord
Coaxial digital connecting cord
(not supplied) Receiver (Amplifier) with a digital connector, MD deck, DAT deck, etc.

COAXIAL

Some setups are necessary for the player depending on the components to be connected. Use the setup display to change the various settings. For details on using the setup display, see page 55. To listen to the sound thr ough speakers connected to a r eceiver (amplifier) having a digital connector or to output the sound to a digital component such as a DAT or MD deck When you play a DVD, set DIGITAL OUT in AUDIO SETUP to ON and then set DOLBY DIGITAL to D-PCM and DTS to OFF in the setup display (page 64). These are the default settings.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. You cannot make digital audio recordings of discs recorded in multi-channel surround format directly using an MD deck or DAT deck. When you make the connections above, do not set DOLBY DIGIT AL to DOLBY DIGIT AL and DTS to ON. If you do, a loud noise will suddenly come out from the speakers, af fecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
5.1 Channel Surround Hookups
Some DVDs have a sound track with up to 5.1 channels recorded in Dolby* Digital format. Using a receiver (amplifier) having 5.1 channel inputs and the 5 (+1) speakers, you can enjoy more real audio presence in the comfort of your own home. 5 channel stands for the 2 front speakers (Left and Right), 2 rear speakers (Left and Right) and 1 center speaker. The 0.1 channel (+1) stands for the subwoofer which outputs the bass. Even if you have fewer than 5 (+1) speakers, the player distributes the output signal to the speakers appropriately. This player has VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND mode. You can use the 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual speaker position (VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT) or to create 3 sets of virtual rear speakers from 1 set of actual rear speakers (VIRTUAL MULTI REAR). For details on the VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND mode, see page 48.

VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) B Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below.
pVIRTUAL 3D SURROUND Select the desired item. For details on each item, see Effects of each item. OFF VES A* VES B* NORMAL SURROUND ENHANCED SURROUND VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
* These settings also effect the output from the LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2) connectors.
NORMAL SURROUND Software with 2 channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects.
ENHANCED SURROUND Provides a greater sense of presence from Pro Logic source with monaural rear channel sound. Produces a stereo like effect in the rear channels. VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT Uses 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual speaker position. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. The shift position differs according to the setting of the rear speaker position.

Side* Rear*

Some discs do not have rear sound. In this case, you cannot get the 3D surround effect. When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment. When the playing signal does not contain the surround component, the effects may be difficult to hear even if you select VES A or VES B. If you connect the front speakers only, NORMAL SURROUND, ENHANCED SURROUND, VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT and VIRTUAL MULTI REAR cannot be selected. Set the front speakers to form an equilateral triangle including the listening position, or the effects may be difficult to hear even if you select VES A or VES B. In case that the player outputs the signal from DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL, COAXIAL), the surround effect will be heard only when you set DOLBY DIGITAL to D-PCM in AUDIO SETUP. When you play sound tracks with 96 kHz sampling frequency, be sure to select OFF, or the output signals will be converted to 48 kHz (sampling frequency). (Except when the player outputs the audio signal from DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL, COAXIAL).) When you connect a center speaker and a subwoofer, you can also hear the sound from the center speaker and the subwoofer. When you select VES A or VES B, the player does not output the sound from the center speaker. When you select VES A or VES B, set the surround settings of the connected units such as the amplifier to OFF.
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers from a single pair of actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. The position of the virtual rear speakers differs according to the setting of the rear speaker position.

* See page 65 for details on how to set the rear speaker position. L: R: SL: SR: : Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right) Rear speaker (left) Rear speaker (right) Virtual speaker
Reducing the Picture Noise (DNR: Digital Video Noise Reduction) Z
You can make the picture clearer by reducing the picture noise of the background. Select DNR after pressing DISPLAY twice. When you select DNR1, DNR2, or DNR3, the indicator of the DNR lights in green.

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Adjustments for Playback Picture (VIDEO EQ: Video Equalizer) Z
You can adjust the video output of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player, not from the TV, to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose one of the video modes whichever best suits the program you are watching. When you select MEMORY/ in a menu item, adjust the value. Select VIDEO EQ after pressing DISPLAY twice.

DNR1 OFF DNR1 DNR2 DNR3

STANDARD STANDARD DYNAMIC CINEMA MEMORY To select, press , then
pDNR As the value increases, the picture noise will be reduced. However, afterimages may increase. OFF: turns off the DNR function DNR1 DNR2 DNR3
Depending on the disc, the effect may be difficult to tell. If the afterimages appear on the TV screen, set the noise reduction function to off on your TV. Then set DNR to OFF on the Control Menu display.
pVIDEO EQ Selects the setting of video control. STANDARD: displays a standard picture DYNAMIC: emphasizes the black level and so produces a bolder dynamic picture CINEMA: displays the picture with soft focus MEMORY/adjusts the picture items :
To adjust the picture items
You can adjust the following picture items individually. PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR SHARPNESS
Select MEMORY/ in VIDEO EQ. The video control display appears.
To adjust other items, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
To exit the video control display Press RETURN.
z To reset the picture items
Select STANDARD in MEMORY/.
Only one setting of the picture items you adjusted in MEMORY/ can be stored. When you adjust the items, new setting erases the setting adjusted before. PLAY DVD
12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 VIDEO EQUALIZER PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR SHARPNESS STANDARD Select:
Select the picture item you want to adjust using > , then press ENTER. /. The adjustment bar of the selected item appears. To cancel adjusting the picture halfway, press RETURN.

18(34) C 01:32:55 DVD

PICTURE Adjust:
Adjust the selected picture item using ? , then // press ENTER. The setting is stored in memory.
18(34) C 01:32:55 VIDEO EQUALIZER PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR SHARPNESS STANDARD Select:
Displaying Different Angles Simultaneously Z
With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can display all the angles recorded on the disc on the same screen, and start playback in continuous mode at the chosen angle directly. The angles are displayed on a screen divided in 9 sections. Select ANGLE VIEWER after pressing DISPLAY twice. When you can select ANGLE VIEWER, the indicator of the ANGLE VIEWER lights in green. Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
Dividing a Track into 9 Sections (Strobe Play) Z
You can display 9 consecutive sections of the disc on the screen. In this case, the sections show still images. Select STROBE PLAYBACK after pressing DISPLAY.

, then ENTER.

To cancel watching the strobe play Press RETURN.
To select the one angle Select the angle using ? /. , then press ENTER. /> // The selected angle only is displayed. To cancel displaying multi-angles Press RETURN.
z During pause mode, 9 still images around the pause position are displayed
It is convenient to see the still images around the specific portion.
Depending on the disc, there are some scenes you may not be able to watch with the strobe play.
z You can check the number on the front panel display
The number of the angle you select is displayed on the front panel display.
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD. When a scene for which various angles (multi-angles) are not recorded comes while displaying different angles simultaneously, the player returns to the normal play.
Scanning the Title, Chapter and Track Z
You can check the top picture of titles, chapters and tracks of the disc on a screen divided in 9 sections, and start playback from the chosen title, chapter or track. Select TITLE VIEWER(DVD only), CHAPTER VIEWER(DVD only) or TRACK VIEWER(VIDEO CD only) after pressing DISPLAY twice.
Setting and Selecting Favorite Scene (Bookmark) Z

PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD

OFF USA

To return, press RETURN. To cancel, press SETUP.
To set, press To cancel, press

, then.

pWhen you have already entered a password
The display for confirming the password appears. Skip Step 2.
Enter password, then press
Select an area as the standard for playback limitation level using >/., then press /. When you select OTHERS/, select and enter the standard code in the table below using number buttons.

OFF USA USA OTHERS

Enter a password in 4 digits using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The digits change to asterisks ( ), and the display for confirming the password appears.
To confirm,enter password again, then press ENTER.
Select LEVEL using >/., then press /.
CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD OFF OFF 8: 7: 6: 5:. NC17 R
To confirm your password, enter it using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playback limitation level and changing the password appears.
CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD OFF USA
Select the level you want using >/., then press ENTER.
CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD 4: PG13 USA
The lower the value is, the more strict the limitation.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)
To return to the normal screen Press SET UP. To turn off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password Set LEVEL to OFF in Step 7, then press. To change the password 1 After Step 3, select CHANGE PASSWORD using >/., then press / or ENTER. The display for changing the password appears. 2 Follow Steps 2 and 3 to enter a new password.

Standard

Austria Belgium Canada China Denmark Finland France Germany Hong Kong Indonesia Italy Japan Malaysia Netherlands Norway Philippines Russian Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand United Kingdom

Code number

2528 2184
z You can turn off the Parental Control function just after inserting the DVD (Parental Control Temporarily Canceled)
When you set a playback limitation level and insert the DVD, the PARENTAL CONTROL display appears. Enter the password to turn off the Parental Control function. When you stop playing the DVD, the level returns to the original level.

pDIGITAL OUT Selects output signals via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors. ON: Normally select this position. When you select ON, set DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS. For details on setting them, see Setting for the Signal to the Digital Output. OFF: when the player does not output the sound signals via DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors, if you select this position, the influence of the digital circuit upon the analog one is minimum.
When you play the sound tracks with 96 kHz sampling frequency, the output signals from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL, COAXIAL) are converted to 48 kHz (sampling frequency). When the signals are output from LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2) connector, sampling frequency stays at 96 kHz and the output signals are converting to analog signals. When you select OFF, You cannot set DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS.
pDOLBY DIGITAL Selects output Dolby Digital signals via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors. You cannot select this item when you set DIGITAL OUT to OFF. D-PCM (Downmix PCM): when you play the Dolby Digital sound tracks, the output audio signals are mixed down to 2 channels. With the settings of the item DOWNMIX in AUDIO SETUP, you can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not. DOLBY DIGITAL: when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
If the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, do not set DOLBY DIGITAL in AUDIO SETUP to DOLBY DIGITAL. Otherwise, when you play the Dolby Digital sound track, a loud noise or no sound will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Speaker Set Up

pDTS Selects output DTS signals via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors. You cannot select this item when you set DIGITAL OUT to OFF. OFF: when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder. ON: when the player is connected to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder.
Select the setting correctly. Otherwise, no sound or strange sound will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Select SPEAKER SETUP after pressing SET UP. To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position, then set the balance and level. Use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level. For the speaker hook ups, see pages 12 to 13.
SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL: OFF TEST TONE: LARGE FRONT: CENTER: LARGE LARGE (REAR) REAR: YES SUBWOOFER:
Do not play the DTS sound tracks without connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. You cannot hear the DTS sound unless you connect the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. When you play the DTS sound track on a CD, a loud noise may come out from the LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2), 5.1CH OUTPUT and PHONES connectors, affecting your ears or causing the speakers or headphones to be damaged. When you play the DTS sound track on a DVD, no sounds will come out from the LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2), 5.1CH OUTPUT and PHONES connectors.
Notes on playing the DTS sound tracks on a CD
Do not play the DTS sound tracks without connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player output the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors even if DTS in AUDIO SETUP is set to OFF in the setup display, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. The DTS indicator on the front panel does not light up even if the player outputs DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors. Set the sounds to STEREO when you play the DTS sound tracks on a CD. (See Changing the Sounds on page 38.) If you set the sounds to 1/L or 2/R, no sounds will come out from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
Notes on playing the DTS sound tracks on a DVD
No sounds will come out from the LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2) and PHONES connectors. If the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder, do not set DTS in DIGITAL OUT to ON in the setup display. Otherwise, when you play the DTS sound track, a loud noise will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. When you set DTS in AUDIO SETUP to OFF, no sound will come out from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors even if you play DTS sound tracks on DVDs.
pSIZE Selects the size of the speakers to be connected. FRONT LARGE: Normally select this. SMALL: When the sound cracks or the effects of the surround is difficult to hear, select this. This activates the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry and outputs the bass frequencies of the speaker from subwoofers. CENTER NONE: If you will not connect a center speaker, select this. LARGE: Normally select this. SMALL: When the sound cracks, select this. This activates the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry and outputs the bass frequencies of the speaker from some other speakers. REAR NONE: If you will not connect a rear speaker, select this. LARGE (REAR*/SIDE*): Normally select this. SMALL (REAR*/SIDE*): When the sound cracks or the effects of the surround is difficult to hear, select this. This activates the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry and outputs the bass frequencies of the speaker from some other speakers. SUBWOOFER NONE: If you do not connect a subwoofer, select this. This activates the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE (low frequency effects) signals from the front speakers. YES: If you connect a subwoofer, select this to output the LFE (low frequency effects) channel from the subwoofer.

Picture

There is no picture. / Check that the player is connected securely. / The video connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one. / Make sure you connect the player to the video input connector on the TV (page 8). / Make sure you turn on the TV. / Make sure you select the video input on the TV so that you can view the pictures from the player. The picture noise appears. / Clean the disc. / If video from your DVD player has to go through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems after checking your connections, please try connecting your DVD player directly to your TVs S video input, if your TV is equipped with this input (page 8). / In the Control Menu display, set VIDEO EQ to STANDARD (page 50). The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you set TV TYPE in SCREEN SETUP in the setup display when you play a wide picture. / The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD. / If you connect the player with the S video cord, connect directly to the TV. Otherwise, you may not change the aspect ratio. / Depending on the TV, you may not change the aspect ratio.
There is no sound. / Check that the player is connected securely. / The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one. / Make sure you connect the player to the audio input connectors on the receiver (amplifier) (page 10). / Make sure you turn on the TV and the receiver (amplifier). / Make sure you select the appropriate position on the receiver (amplifier) so that you can listen to the sound from the player. / The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. Press to return to normal play mode. / Fast forward (FF1 or FF2) or fast reverse (FR1 or FR2) is performed. Press to return to normal play mode. / Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 12, 65). Refer to the operating manual of your receiver (amplifier). / When you play the Dolby Digital sound tracks and attempt to output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors, set DIGITAL OUT to ON in the setup display. Otherwise no sound will come out from the DIGITAL OUT connectors (page 64). / When you play the DTS sound tracks, no sound will come out from the LINE OUT, 5.1CH OUTPUT and PHONES connectors (page 65). Sound noise is heard. / Clean the disc. / When you play the DTS sound tracks on a CD, sound noise will come out from the LINE OUT, 5.1CH OUTPUT and PHONES connectors (page 65). Sound distortion occurs. / In the setup display, set AUDIO ATT in AUDIO SETUP to ON (page 63). The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD or a CD. / Set AUDIO to STEREO in the Control Menu display (page 38). / Make sure you connect the player appropriately (pages 8, 10, 12).

The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital sound track. / Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 12, 65). Refer to the operating manual of your receiver (amplifier). / Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel but monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital format. The sound comes from the center speaker only. / Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. / Set VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND to OFF, VES A or VES B in the Control Menu display (page 48).
The remote does not function. / Remove any obstacles between the remote and the player. / Use the remote near the player. / Point the remote at the remote sensor gon the player. / Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak. / If you operate the player from the TV using the Slink connection, connect the S-link plug to the Slink connector of the TV (page 8). The disc does not play. / There is no disc inside (Insert disc. appears on the TV screen). Insert a disc. / Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing down on the disc tray. / Clean the disc. / The player cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 5). Insert a DVD, a VIDEO CD, or CD. / Check the region code of the DVD (page 4). / Moisture has condensed inside the player. Remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour (page 6). / The selected disc is not included in the current folder.
The player does not play from the beginning when playing a disc. / Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play has been selected. Press CLEAR (pages 42 to 45). / Resume Play has been selected. Press p on the front panel or on the remote before you start playing (page 20). / A title menu or a DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when you play your DVD, or a setup display automatically appears on the TV screen when you play your VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The player starts playing the DVD automatically. / The DVD features the auto playback function. Playback stops automatically. / Depending on the disc, the auto pause signal is recorded. While playing such a disc, the player stops playback at the signal. Stopping playback, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play, etc., cannot be done. / Depending on the disc, you may not do some of the operations above. Messages do not appear on the TV screen in the language you want. / In the setup display, select the language for the onscreen display in OSD under LANGUAGE SETUP (page 58). The language for the sound cannot be changed when you play a DVD. / Multilingual sound is not recorded on the DVD. / Changing the language for the sound is prohibited on the DVD. The language for the subtitles cannot be changed when you play a DVD. / Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD. / Changing the language for the subtitles is prohibited on the DVD. The subtitles cannot be turned off when you play a DVD. / Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to turn the subtitles off.

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1 TV/DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch (25, 27) Selects to control the player, the disc explorer or the TV with the remote. 2 MEGA CONTROL button (70) Press to control the connected CD changer. 3 Number buttons/ENTER button Selects and executes the items or settings. 4 CLEAR button (43, 44, 45, 47) Press to return to the continuous play, etc. 5 PROGRAM button (43) Displays the PROGRAM display on the TV screen. 6 SHUFFLE button (45) Displays the SHUFFLE display on the TV screen. 7 AUDIO/FILE button (27, 38) Changes the sound while playing a disc (AUDIO). When 1 is set to DISC EXPLORER, enters the FILE mode (FILE). 8 ANGLE/SORT button (31, 41) Changes the angles when playing a DVD (ANGLE). When 1 is set to DISC EXPLORER, enters the SORT mode (SORT). 9 TITLE button (21) Displays the title menu on the TV screen. ! DISPLAY button (32) Displays the Control Menu display on the TV screen to set or adjust the items. ! ? // ENTER button />/. / Selects and executes the items or settings. ! Click shuttle (19, 29) Changes the playback speed, or selects characters ! SET UP button (55) Displays the setup display on the TV screen to set or adjust the items.
! 1/u (POWER) button (15, 67) Turns on and off the power of the player. When 1 is set to TV, turns on and off the power of the TV. ! TV operation buttons (68) Controls TVs. ! REPEAT button (46) Displays the REPEAT display on the TV screen. ! SUBTITLE/EDIT button (28, 40) Displays the SUBTITLE menu in the Control Menu display (SUBTITLE). When 1 is set to DISC EXPLORER, enters the EDIT mode to label the disc (EDIT). ! 1/ALL DISCS/LOAD button (17, 25) Selects 1 DISC or ALL DISCS play mode (1/ALL DISCS). When 1 is set to DISC EXPLORER, reads the information of the discs loaded in sequence (LOAD). ! DVD MENU button (21) Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen. @ RETURN button (23, 26, 33) Press to return to the previously selected screen, etc. @ JOG button/indicator (19) Press to play a disc frame by frame.
@ TIME/TEXT button (23) Displays the playing time of the disc, etc., on the front panel display. @ FOLDER buttons (26) Displays the disc information such as the jacket picture and Disc Memo in the disc folder. @ BOOKMARK button (53) Press to set a bookmark. @ PICTURE MEMORY button (59) Press to store a picture in memory. @ =/+PREV/NEXT buttons (18) Press to go to the next chapter or track or to go back to the previous chapter or track. @ PLAY button (18) Plays a disc. @ DISC SKIP +/ button (15, 18) When 1 is set to DISC EXPLORER or DVD, press to search the discs in the folder. @ EASY PLAY button (15, 18) Press to play the disc in slot 1 or bring slot 1 to the loading position. # AV VOL (volume) buttons (69) Controls the volume of AV receivers (amplifiers). # pSTOP button (18, 20) Stops playing a disc. # PPAUSE button (18) Pauses playing a disc.