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13 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Direct Connections to a Television or
Video Projector with Audio Connections
to an A/V Receiver or Surround Processor
To hear the benefits of discrete, multichannel
digital audio, you will need to use an external
Dolby Digital/DTS-capable A/V receiver or 
surround processor. In this installation, you
maintain a direct video connection to your 
television, but use the audio processing from
another device.

Note that step 

is not used, as it is for 

analog audio connections only. This installation
starts with step 

Connect the Composite Video Output

¢ on the DVD 5 to a video input on your tele-
vision. Note that composite video connections
typically have a yellow center ring for easy
identification.

If your television or projector is equipped

with component video inputs, connect the three
Component Video Outputs § on the DVD
5 to the matching component video inputs on
your video display.

Connect the S-Video Output ∞ on the

DVD 5 to an S-Video input on your television.

Connect the AC power cord to an AC 

outlet.

Connect either the Optical Digital

Output ¡ or the Coaxial Digital Output
™ on the DVD 5 to the matching digital input
jacks on your A/V receiver or surround proces-
sor. Note that only one of these connections is
required, not both.

Connect the left/right Analog Audio

Outputs £ of the DVD 5 to the matching
left/right analog inputs on your A/V receiver or
surround processor.

■ Only one type of audio connection is

required, either digital or analog. If possible,
a digital connection is preferred, as that will
enable you to listen to DVD soundtracks
with the clarity, definition and channel sepa-
ration made possible by Dolby Digital and
DTS. Follow Step 

for digital audio con-

nections. However, if you do not yet have a
receiver capable of digital audio processing,
you will still benefit from an analog connec-
tion so that the receiver may create a multi-
channel soundfield using Dolby Pro Logic or
other matrix decoding. Follow Step 

for

instructions on analog audio connections.

■ If your television has both standard compos-

ite video and S-Video inputs, you only need
to use one of the two connections. Where
possible, we recommend an S-Video connec-
tion due to the higher picture quality.

■ Do not connect any of the video outputs of

the DVD 5 through a VCR. The use of
Macrovision encoding on most DVD discs
means that most discs will have a distorted
picture when connections are made through
a VCR.

■ Note that the volume level for DVD playback

may different from the level for other input
sources to your receiver. This is normal and
does not indicate a problem with the DVD 5
or your receiver. Simply use the volume con-
trol on the receiver to set the desired level.

■ Depending on the product and brand, a

number of different descriptions are used to
label component video connections. You may
see them as Y/Pr/Pb, Y/Cr/Cb or Y/R-Y/B-Y.
For the purposes of connecting a DVD play-
er, all of these labels are normally identical.
The best guide is to connect the component
video connections using the green/red/blue
color coding of the inner rings of the con-
nection jacks.

■ When making connections to a high defini-

tion (HDTV) or “digital ready” set, do not
connect the component video outputs of the
DVD 5 to inputs labeled “HD Component
Inputs” unless you have checked with the
set’s owner’s manual to ensure that the HD
input is also compatible with standard scan
(NTSC) video.

14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Audio and Video Connections through an
A/V Receiver or Surround Processor only
If your home entertainment system has other
audio/video input sources in addition to the
DVD 5, such as a VCR, cable set-top box or
satellite receiver, LD player, personal video
recorder or HDTV tuner, the most efficient way
to manage the various components is to make
all audio/video connections through an A/V
receiver or surround processor. This simplifies
the selection of an input source, and allows
many different components to be connected to
the same video display and speakers.

Note that steps 

/

/

and 

are not

used. This installation starts with step 

Connect the AC power cord to an AC 

outlet.

Connect either the Optical Digital

Output ¡ or the Coaxial Digital Output
™ on the DVD 5 to the matching digital input
jacks on your A/V receiver or surround proces-
sor. Note that only one of these connections is
required, not both.

Connect the left/right Analog Audio

Outputs £ of the DVD 5 to the matching
left/right analog inputs on your A/V receiver or
surround processor.

Connect the Composite Video Output

¢ on the DVD 5 to a video input on your
receiver or processor. Note that composite video
connections typically have a yellow center ring
for easy identification.

Connect the S-Video output ∞ on the

DVD 5 to an S-Video input on your receiver or
processor.

If your television or projector is equipped

with component video inputs, connect the three
Component Video Outputs § on the
DVD 5 to the matching component video inputs
on your video display. However, if your receiver
or processor has multiple component input
switching capability, connect the Component
Video Output Jacks ∞ on the DVD 5 to the
matching component video inputs on your
receiver, surround processor or video processor.

■ For this installation, make the connections

from the receiver or processor to your video
display and speakers as described in the
owner’s manuals for those products.

■ Only one type of audio connection is

required, either digital or analog. If possible,
a digital connection is preferred as that will
enable you to listen to DVD soundtracks
with the clarity, definition and channel sepa-
ration made possible by Dolby Digital and
DTS. Follow Step 

for digital audio con-

nections. However, if you do not yet have a
receiver capable of digital audio processing,
you will still benefit from an analog connec-
tion so that the receiver may create a multi-
channel soundfield using Dolby ProLogic or
other matrix decoding. Follow Step 

for

instructions on analog audio connections.

■ If your television has both standard compos-

ite video and S-Video inputs, you only need
to use one of the two connections. Where
possible, we recommend an S-Video connec-
tion due to the higher picture quality.

■ Do not connect any of the video outputs of

the DVD 5 through a VCR. The use of
Macrovision encoding on most DVD discs
means that most discs will have a distorted
picture when connections are made through
a VCR.

■ Note that the volume level for DVD playback

may different from the level for other input
sources to your receiver. This is normal and
does not indicate a problem with the DVD 5
or your receiver. Simply use the volume con-
trol on the receiver to set the desired level.

■ Depending on the product and brand, a

number of different descriptions are used to
label component video connections. You may
see them as Y/Pr/Pb, Y/Cr/Cb or Y/R-Y/B-Y.
For the purposes of connecting a DVD play-
er, all of these labels are normally identical.
The best guide is to connect the component
video connections using the green/red/blue
color coding of the inner rings of the con-
nection jacks.

■ When making connections to a high defini-

tion (HDTV) or “digital ready” set, do not
connect the component video outputs of the
DVD 5 to inputs labeled “HD Component
Inputs” unless you have checked with the
set’s owner’s manual to ensure that the HD
input is also compatible with standard scan
(NTSC) video.

15 SETUP MENU

Remote Control Operation
The DVD 5’s remote control contains all of the
codes needed to operate the product. In addi-
tion, it offers a built-in backlight that may be
used to identify the remote buttons when the
remote is used in low-level lighting conditions.
A guide to the operation of the remote’s func-
tions is found in this manual on page 9.

Batteries
Before using the remote, install the AA batteries
provided with the product by turning the
remote over and moving the small latch on the
bottom in the direction of the arrow. After the
latch is loosened, flip the cover up and then
remove it. Install the two batteries as shown
here, being careful to observe the “+” and “–”
polarity indications for proper placement of the
batteries in their compartment. Replace the
battery cover by first sliding the two teeth on
the cover into their matching slots towards the
top of the remote. Then, gently press down on
the cover until the latch firmly snaps into place.
The remote is now ready for operation.

NOTE: When replacing batteries, it always a
good idea to replace both at the same time.
When the remote will not be used for an
extended period of time, it is also a good idea
to remove the batteries to avoid the possibility
of damage due to corrosion. Batteries contain
chemical substances and we recommend that
you dispose of them properly and in compliance
with any local regulations.

■ The DVD 5’s remote will operate up to a

range of about 23 feet (7 m) from the
Remote Sensor ^ in a range of about 30
degrees to each side of the unit., as shown
in the diagram below.

■ The operating distance may vary according to

the brightness of the room.

■ Do not point any bright lights in the direc-

tion of the unit’s Remote Sensor ^, as
this will decrease operating range.

■  The batteries normally last for about one

year although this depends on how often,
and for what operations, the remote control
is used.

■ If the backlight does not illuminate, or if the

remote control unit fails to work even when
it is operated near the player, replace the
batteries. When replacing the batteries, do
not mix old and new batteries; always
change both cells at the same time.

■ Always dispose of used batteries in an envi-

ronmentally safe manner and in compliance
with any local regulations.

■ Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries

and do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit
or disassemble the batteries.

■ If the remote control unit is not going to be

used for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries. Otherwise, electrolyte may leak

which may lead to malfunctions as well as
damage to the remote, which is not covered
by the warranty.

■ Should any electrolyte leak from the batter-

ies inside the remote control unit, wipe it
away but avoid any contact. If any elec-
trolyte should come into contact with your
skin, wash it off thoroughly with water.

System Defaults
The final step of the installation is to establish
the system’s defaults. The factory settings for
the unit will accommodate most requirements,
so it is not essential that they be changed. If
you wish to immediately play a disc, proceed to
page 21. However, it is helpful to take a few
minutes to familiarize yourself with these set-
tings, as they may require change from time 
to time.

Before using the DVD 5 for the first time, make
certain that the unit is properly connected to
any audio/video components it will be used
with, as described on the previous pages. When
the installation is done, make certain that the
batteries are properly installed in the remote
and that the unit is plugged into an AC power
source.

The first step in checking or changing the sys-
tem defaults is to access the Setup Menu. First,
make certain that the DVD 5 is properly con-
nected to a video display, and that power is
connected. For this process, however, you do
not need to load any discs into the unit.

To turn the DVD 5 on, press the Main Power
Switch 1 in until it latches almost flush with
the unit’s front panel. Note that the Status
Indicator 3 will turn amber. Next, press the
Standby Switch 2/b. The Status
Indicator 3 will turn green and the
Information Display $ will light up.

To access the Setup Menu, press the Menu
Button ` on the remote. The Setup Menu
will appear on the video display screen as
shown in Figure 1. The left side of the screen
will show the various options, and the box 
on the right side of the screen will show the 
current defaults.

  

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16 SETUP MENU

Figure 1

To navigate through the settings on the screen,
use the 

⁄

¤

Navigation Buttons e to

scroll up or down through the list of settings or
the list of options. Press the 

‹

›

Buttons to move back and forth between the
list of settings and the list of options for those
settings. To choose a specific option, use the

⁄

¤

Navigation Buttons e until it is

highlighted. Press the Enter Button d to
select the choice. When a selection is made,
you may confirm the choice by checking to see
that a black dot fills the “radio button” circle
next to the choice. This filled circle, not the
highlighted option, is the active choice.

Audio Language Selection
The Audio Language option sets the default
choice for the language that will be played
from a DVD disc.

To select the language default, you must be
viewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1), which is
available by pressing the Menu Button `
while the unit is in the Stop mode. Audio
Language Selection is the first option, so it will
automatically be highlighted in dark blue when
the Setup Menu is displayed.

To change the default Language, press the 

›

Navigation Button e and note that the list
of system defaults will be replaced with a list of
the available options, as shown in Figure 2. The
current language choice will be indicated by a
filled-in circle on the list on the right side of 
the screen.

Figure 2

To change the default setting, press the 

⁄

¤

Navigation Buttons e until the desired
choice is highlighted, and then press the Enter
Button d. Note that the circle for your
choice will fill in, and the menu will return to
the default listings.

If you wish to change the default to a language
other than English, Spanish or French, press the

⁄

¤

Navigation Buttons e until the

“Other” line on the bottom is highlighted.
Consult the Language Codes lists on page 30
for the desired language. Press the Enter
Button d, and then enter the four-digit code
from the list using the Numeric Keys o.
Although your selection will be entered, the
word “Other” will appear on the default list.

Note that when a default language is selected,
it will be used whenever that language is pres-
ent on the DVD disc being played. However,
when that language is not present, the lan-
guage used will be the one preprogrammed
into the disc itself. (Typically, that default will 
be English for discs sold in Region 1, but the
selection will vary at the discretion of the disc’s
producer.)

Although the default will set the language that
will be used when a disc is first put into play,
the language may easily be changed at any
time by using the Audio Button a. See
page 25 for more information.

If you have no other changes to make after set-
ting this default, press the Menu Button `
to remove the Setup Menu from the screen, or
press the Play Button g/@ to begin or
resume playback.

Subtitle Language Selection
The Subtitle Language option sets the default
choice for the language that will be displayed
when subtitles are turned on during DVD 
playback.

To select the Subtitle Language default, you
must be viewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1),
which is available by pressing the Menu
Button ` while the unit is in the Stop Mode.
At the Setup menu, press the 

¤

Button e until the Subtitle Language option
is highlighted.

To change the default Subtitle Language, press
the 

›

Navigation Button e and note that

the list of system defaults will be replaced with
a list of the available options, as shown in

Figure 3. The current subtitle language choice
will be indicated by a filled-in circle on the list
on the right side of the screen.

Figure 3

To change the default setting, press the 

⁄

¤

Navigation Buttons e until the desired
choice is highlighted, and then press the Enter
Button d. Note that the circle for your
choice will fill in, and the menu will return to
the default listings.

If you wish to change the subtitle default to a
language other than English, Spanish or French,
press the 

⁄

¤

Navigation Button e until

the “Other” line on the bottom is highlighted.
Consult the Language Codes list on page 30 for
the desired language. Press the Enter Button
d, and then enter the four-digit code from
the list using the Numeric Keys o.
Although your selection will be entered, the
word “Other” will appear on the default list.

Note that when a default subtitle language is
selected, it will be used whenever that lan-
guage is present on the DVD disc being played.
However, when that language is not present,
the language used will be the one prepro-
grammed into the disc itself. (Typically, that
default will be English for discs sold in
Region 1, but the selection will vary at the 
discretion of each disc’s producer.)

Although the default will set the language that
will be used when the disc is first put into play,
the language may easily be changed at any
time by using the Subtitle Button

. See

page 25 for more information.

If you have no other changes to make after set-
ting this default, press the Menu Button `
to remove the Setup Menu from the screen, or
press the Play Button g/@ to begin or
resume playback.