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Enjoying Movies
Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “
”
appears in the front panel display. This means
that you can change the viewing angle.
that you can change the viewing angle.
1
Press ANGLE during playback.
The number of the angle appears on the
display.
display.
2
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select
the angle number.
the angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
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Hint
You can also select “ANGLE” from the Control
Menu (page 13).
Menu (page 13).
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
1
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to
select the setting.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Select the language.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 86 to see
which language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
Select the language.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 86 to see
which language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
To turn off the subtitles
Select “OFF” in step 2.
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Hint
You can also select “SUBTITLE” from the Control
Menu (page 13).
Menu (page 13).
ANGLE
2
SUBTITLE
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Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be
able to turn them off.
able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be
able to turn them off.
Adjusting the Picture
Quality
Quality
(BNR)
The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function
adjusts the picture quality by reducing the
“block noise” or mosaic like patterns that
appear on your TV screen.
adjusts the picture quality by reducing the
“block noise” or mosaic like patterns that
appear on your TV screen.
1
Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(BNR),
then press ENTER.
The options for “BNR” appear.
3
Press X/x to select a level.
• 1: reduces the “block noise.”
• 2: reduces the “block noise” more than
• 2: reduces the “block noise” more than
1.
• 3: reduces the “block noise” more than
2.
ENTER
DISPLAY
X
/
x
OFF
1
2
3
1
2
3
DVD VIDEO
OFF
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1 2 ( 2 7 )
PLAY
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4
Press ENTER.
The disc plays with the setting you
selected.
selected.
To cancel the “BNR” setting
Select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
Notes
• If the outlines of the images on your screen should
become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played,
there may be no “BNR” effect, or it may be hard
to discern.
to discern.
Adjusting the Playback
Picture
Picture
(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or
VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the
picture quality you want. Choose the setting
that best suits the program you are watching.
When you select “MEMORY,” you can make
further adjustments to each element of the
picture (color, brightness, etc.).
VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the
picture quality you want. Choose the setting
that best suits the program you are watching.
When you select “MEMORY,” you can make
further adjustments to each element of the
picture (color, brightness, etc.).
1
Press PICTURE MODE during
playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly
to select the setting you want.
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard
• STANDARD: displays a standard
picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold
dynamic picture by increasing the
picture contrast and the color intensity.
picture contrast and the color intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
further increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
ENTER
PICTURE
MODE
MODE
O
RETURN
C
/
X
/
x
/
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• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
• CINEMA 2: White colors become
brighter and black colors become
richer, and the color contrast is
increased.
richer, and the color contrast is
increased.
• MEMORY: adjusts the picture in
greater detail.
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• When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
• The picture can be adjusted by pressing the
PICTURE MODE button on the player as well.
• You can also select “CUSTOM PICTURE
MODE” from the Control Menu (page 13).
Adjusting the picture items in
“MEMORY”
“MEMORY”
You can adjust each element of the picture
individually.
• PICTURE: changes the contrast
• BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall
individually.
• PICTURE: changes the contrast
• BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall
brightness
• COLOR: makes the colors deeper or lighter
• HUE: changes the color balance
• HUE: changes the color balance
1
Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to
select “MEMORY” and press ENTER.
select “MEMORY” and press ENTER.
The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.
2
Press C/c to adjust the picture
contrast, then press ENTER.
contrast, then press ENTER.
The adjustment is saved, and
“BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar
appears.
“BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar
appears.
3
Repeat step 2 to adjust
“BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and
“HUE.”
“BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and
“HUE.”
The Custom Picture Mode display
appears. You can check each adjustment.
appears. You can check each adjustment.
To turn off the display
Press
O RETURN , or select “RETURN” in
step 3 and press ENTER.
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Hints
• To reset the picture items to the default values,
press c after step 3 to select “RESET” and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
• If you do not want to save your adjustment in step
2, you can go to the next picture adjustment item
by pressing X/x without saving.
by pressing X/x without saving.
8 ( 3
)
C
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PICTURE
0
Cancel :
Select :
ENTER
RETURN
C
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
HUE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
HUE
RESET
+1
–3
–3
+3
–1
RETURN
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Enhancing the Playback
Picture
Picture
(DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER)
The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function
makes the picture appear clear and crisp by
enhancing the outlines of images on your TV
screen. Also, this function can soften the
images on the screen.
makes the picture appear clear and crisp by
enhancing the outlines of images on your TV
screen. Also, this function can soften the
images on the screen.
1
Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER), then
press ENTER.
The options for “DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER” appear.
ENHANCER” appear.
3
Press X/x to select a level.
• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
• 3: enhances the outline more than 2.
• SOFT: softens the image (DVD only).
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
• 3: enhances the outline more than 2.
• SOFT: softens the image (DVD only).
4
Press ENTER.
The disc plays with the setting you
selected.
selected.
To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER” setting
ENHANCER” setting
Select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
Note
Depending on the disc or the scene being played,
noise found in the disc may become more apparent.
If this happens, it is recommended that you use the
BNR function (page 59) with the DVE function. If
the condition still does not improve, reduce the
Digital Video Enhancer level, or select “SOFT”
(DVD only) in step 3 above.
noise found in the disc may become more apparent.
If this happens, it is recommended that you use the
BNR function (page 59) with the DVE function. If
the condition still does not improve, reduce the
Digital Video Enhancer level, or select “SOFT”
(DVD only) in step 3 above.
ENTER
DISPLAY
X
/
x
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
DVD VIDEO
OFF
3
2
1
OFF
SOFT
PLAY
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Using Various Additional
Functions
Functions
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions
for the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control
for the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control
You can set playback restrictions so that the
player will not play inappropriate discs.
player will not play inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Parental
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Custom Parental Control
You can set the same Custom Parental
Control password for up to 40 discs. When
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.
Control password for up to 40 discs. When
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.
1
Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press
x to stop
playback.
2
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
3
Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
CONTROL” appear.
4
Press X/x to select “ON t,” then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
5
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
and the screen returns to the Control
Menu.
and the screen returns to the Control
Menu.
X
/
x
Number
buttons
buttons
ENTER
DISPLAY
x
OFF
PASSWORD
PLAYER
ON
DVD VIDEO
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
1
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
STOP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
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To turn off the Custom Parental Control
function
function
1
Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Custom
Parental Control.”
Parental Control.”
2
Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
3
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
To play a disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set
Control is set
1
Insert the disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears.
Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
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Hint
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit
number “199703” using the number buttons when
the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display
asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password.
number “199703” using the number buttons when
the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display
asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password.
Note
Once you set Custom Parental Control with a
recorded disc such as a DVD-RW, the display for
entering the password may appear again when you
insert a different recorded disc. Input the password
to play the disc.
recorded disc such as a DVD-RW, the display for
entering the password may appear again when you
insert a different recorded disc. Input the password
to play the disc.
Parental Control (limited
playback)
playback)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. The
“PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows
you to set a playback limitation level.
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. The
“PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows
you to set a playback limitation level.
1
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
CONTROL” appear.
3
Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,”
then press ENTER.
then press ENTER.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
set. To play, enter your password
and press
.
ENTER
Number
buttons
buttons
X
/
x
ENTER
DISPLAY
H
OFF
PASSWORD
PLAYER
ON
DVD VIDEO
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
1
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
STOP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press
.
ENTER
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◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
4
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
limitation level appears.
5
Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”
then press ENTER.
then press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
are displayed.
6
Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select
and enter a standard code in the table on
page 66 using the number buttons.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select
and enter a standard code in the table on
page 66 using the number buttons.
7
Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
displayed.
8
Select the level you want using X/x,
then press ENTER.
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
limitation.
To turn off the Parental Control function
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.
To play a disc for which Parental Control is
set
set
1
Insert the disc and press
H.
The display for entering your password
appears.
appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
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Hint
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited
playback).” When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number
buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask
you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter
a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the
player and press
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited
playback).” When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number
buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask
you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter
a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the
player and press
H. When the display for entering
your password appears, enter your new password.
Notes
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this player.
limited on this player.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
USA
OTHERS
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
OFF
STANDARD:
8:
7:
6:
5:
7:
6:
5:
NC17
R
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
STANDARD:
USA
4:
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• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to
change the parental control level while playing
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then
change the level. If the Resume Play mode is
canceled, the level returns to the previous level.
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then
change the level. If the Resume Play mode is
canceled, the level returns to the previous level.
Area Code
Changing the password
1
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
CONTROL” appear.
3
Press X/x to select “PASSWORD
t
t
,” then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
appears.
4
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
5
Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
6
To confirm your password, re-enter it
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
If you make a mistake entering your
password
password
Press C before you press ENTER and input
the correct number.
the correct number.
If you make a mistake
Press
O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
is turned off.
Standard
Code
number
number
Argentina
2044
Australia
2047
Austria
2046
Belgium
2057
Brazil
2070
Canada
2079
Chile
2090
China
2092
Denmark
2115
Finland
2165
France
2174
Germany
2109
India
2248
Indonesia
2238
Italy
2254
Japan
2276
Korea
2304
Malaysia
2363
Mexico
2362
Netherlands
2376
New
Zealand
Zealand
2390
Norway
2379
Pakistan
2427
Philippines
2424
Portugal
2436
Russia
2489
Singapore
2501
Spain
2149
Sweden
2499
Switzerland
2086
Thailand
2528
United
Kingdom
Kingdom
2184
Standard
Code
number
number
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Operation Sound Effects
(Sound Feedback)
The player beeps when the following
operations are performed.
The default setting of the Sound Feedback
function is set to off.
operations are performed.
The default setting of the Sound Feedback
function is set to off.
Setting Sound Feedback
1
Press
[/1 on the player or the remote.
The player turns on.
When there is a disc in the player, press
A and remove the disc. Then press A
again to close the disc tray.
When there is a disc in the player, press
A and remove the disc. Then press A
again to close the disc tray.
2
Press and hold
X on the player for
more than two seconds.
You will hear one beep and the Sound
Feedback function is turned on.
Feedback function is turned on.
To turn off the Sound Feedback function
When there is no disc in the player, press and
hold
hold
X on the player for more than two
seconds. You will hear two beeps and the
Sound Feedback function is turned off.
Sound Feedback function is turned off.
Operation
Operation sound
Power is turned on
One beep
Power is turned off
Two beeps
H is pressed
One beep
X is pressed
Two beeps
Playback is stopped
One long beep
Operation is not possible Three beeps
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Controlling Your TV or AV
Amplifier (Receiver) With
the Supplied Remote
Amplifier (Receiver) With
the Supplied Remote
By adjusting the remote signal, you can
control your TV with the supplied remote.
If you connect the player to an AV amplifier
(receiver), you can control the volume with
the supplied remote.
control your TV with the supplied remote.
If you connect the player to an AV amplifier
(receiver), you can control the volume with
the supplied remote.
Notes
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be
able to correctly control your TV or AV amplifier
(receiver) using some of the buttons below.
(receiver) using some of the buttons below.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number you have set may be reset to the
default setting. Set the appropriate code number
again.
default setting. Set the appropriate code number
again.
Controlling TVs with the remote
1
Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.
2
Hold down
[/1, and enter your TV’s
manufacturer code (see “Code
numbers of controllable TV’s” below)
using the number buttons.
numbers of controllable TV’s” below)
using the number buttons.
3
Release
[/1.
When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the
remote performs the following:
remote performs the following:
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the
one that works with your TV.
entering them one at a time until you find the
one that works with your TV.
[/1
VOL +/–
TV/VIDEO
Number
buttons
buttons
TV/DVD
switch
switch
ENTER
[/1
Turns the TV on or off
VOL +/–
Adjusts the volume of the TV
TV/VIDEO
Switches the TV’s input
source between the TV and
other input sources
The button works even if the
TV/DVD switch is set to
DVD
source between the TV and
other input sources
The button works even if the
TV/DVD switch is set to
DVD
Number buttons
and ENTER
and ENTER
Selects the channel of the TV
Manufacturer
Code number
Sony
01 (default)
Akai
04
AOC
04
Centurion
12
Coronado
03
Curtis-Mathes
12
Daytron
12
Emerson
03, 04, 14
Fisher
11
General Electric
06, 10
Gold Star
03, 04, 17
Hitachi
02, 03
J.C.Penney
04, 12
JVC
09
KMC
03
Magnavox
03, 08, 12
Marantz
04, 13
MGA/Mitsubishi
04, 12, 13, 17
NEC
04, 12
Panasonic
06, 19
Philco
03, 04
Philips
08, 21
Pioneer
16
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Controlling the volume of your
AV amplifier (receiver) with the
remote
AV amplifier (receiver) with the
remote
1
Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.
2
Hold down
[/1, and enter your AV
amplifier (receiver)’s manufacturer’s
code (see the table below) using the
number buttons.
code (see the table below) using the
number buttons.
3
Release
[/1.
The VOL
+/–
buttons control the AV
amplifier’s volume.
◆ If you want to control the TV’s volume
Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.
◆ If you want to control the TV’s volume
Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.
Code numbers of controllable AV
amplifiers (receivers)
amplifiers (receivers)
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the
one that works with your AV amplifier
(receiver).
entering them one at a time until you find the
one that works with your AV amplifier
(receiver).
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Hint
If you want to control the TV’s volume even when
the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat steps 1
and 2 and enter the code number 90 (default).
the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat steps 1
and 2 and enter the code number 90 (default).
Portland
03
Proscan
10
Quasar
06, 18
Radio Shack
05, 14
RCA
04, 10
Sampo
12
Samsung
03, 12, 20
Sanyo
11, 14
Scott
12
Sears
07, 10, 11
Sharp
03, 05, 18
Sylvania
08, 12
Teknika
03, 08, 14
Toshiba
07
Wards
03, 04, 12
Yorx
12
Zenith
15
Manufacturer
Code number
Manufacturer
Code number
Sony
80, 88, 89, 91
Denon
84, 85, 86
Kenwood
92, 93
Onkyo
81, 82, 83
Pioneer
99
Sansui
87
Technics
97, 98
Yamaha
94, 95, 96
Number
buttons
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Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture
and sound. You can also set a language for the
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other
things. For details on each Setup Display
item, see pages from 71 to 79.
various adjustments to items such as picture
and sound. You can also set a language for the
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other
things. For details on each Setup Display
item, see pages from 71 to 79.
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority
over the Setup Display settings and not all the
functions described may work.
over the Setup Display settings and not all the
functions described may work.
1
Press DISPLAY when the player is
in stop mode.
in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear.
3
Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”
then press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
4
Press X/x to select the setup item
from the displayed list:
“LANGUAGE SETUP,” “SCREEN
SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,”
SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,”
“AUDIO SETUP,” or “SPEAKER
SETUP.” Then press ENTER.
The Setup item is selected.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
5
Select an item using X/x, then
press ENTER.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
Example: “TV TYPE”
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STOP
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
QUICK
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
BLACK LEVEL:
ON
BLACK LEVEL
(COMPONENT OUT)
:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
Selected item
Setup items
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
SCREEN SAVER:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL
BLACK LEVEL
(COMPONENT OUT)
:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
ON
4:3 LETTER BOX
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Select a setting using X/x, then
press ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: “16:9”
complete.
Example: “16:9”
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
is turned off.
To enter the Quick Setup mode
Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step
5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make
basic adjustments (page 26).
5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make
basic adjustments (page 26).
To reset all of the “SETUP” settings
1
Select “RESET” in step 3 and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
2
Select “YES” using X/x.
You can also quit the process and return
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO”
here.
You can also quit the process and return
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO”
here.
3
Press ENTER.
All the settings explained on pages 71 to
79 return to the default settings. Do not
press
All the settings explained on pages 71 to
79 return to the default settings. Do not
press
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takes a few seconds to complete.
Setting the Display or
Sound Track Language
Sound Track Language
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set
various languages for the on-screen display or
sound track.
various languages for the on-screen display or
sound track.
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 70).
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 70).
◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
◆ MENU (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
disc’s menu.
◆ AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according to
the language you selected for the sound track.
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according to
the language you selected for the sound track.
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If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a
language code from “Language Code List” on
page 86 using the number buttons.
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a
language code from “Language Code List” on
page 86 using the number buttons.
Note
When you select a language in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on
the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages
will be automatically selected.
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on
the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages
will be automatically selected.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
ON
BLACK LEVEL:
ON
BLACK LEVEL
(COMPONENT OUT)
:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
Selected setting
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
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Settings for the Display
(SCREEN SETUP)
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
connected.
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 70).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 70).
The default settings are underlined.
◆ TV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
(4:3 standard or wide).
Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
◆ SCREEN SAVER
The screen saver image appears when you
leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play back a Super
Audio CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)
for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver
will help prevent your display device from
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press
leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play back a Super
Audio CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)
for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver
will help prevent your display device from
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press
H to
turn off the screen saver.
◆ BACKGROUND
Selects the background color or picture on the
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a
Super Audio CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3
audio).
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a
Super Audio CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3
audio).
◆ BLACK LEVEL
Selects the black level (setup level) for the
video signals output from the jacks other than
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
video signals output from the jacks other than
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
4:3
LETTER
BOX
LETTER
BOX
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the
screen.
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the
screen.
4:3
PAN SCAN
PAN SCAN
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays a wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays a wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
16:9
Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL
(COMPONENT OUT)
:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
ON
ON
ON
JACKET PICTURE
4:3 PAN SCAN
4:3 LETTER BOX
16:9
ON
Turns on the screen saver.
OFF
Turns off the screen saver.
JACKET
PICTURE
PICTURE
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears, but only when the
jacket picture is already
recorded on the disc (CD-
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does
not contain a jacket picture, the
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.
appears, but only when the
jacket picture is already
recorded on the disc (CD-
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does
not contain a jacket picture, the
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.
GRAPHICS
A preset picture stored in the
player appears.
player appears.
BLUE
The background color is blue.
BLACK
The background color is black.
ON
Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
signal to the standard level.
OFF
Lowers the standard black level.
Use this when the picture
becomes too white.
Use this when the picture
becomes too white.
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Selects the black level (setup level) for the
video signals output from the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
You cannot select this when the player
outputs progressive signal and the
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue
on the front panel.
video signals output from the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
You cannot select this when the player
outputs progressive signal and the
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue
on the front panel.
Custom Settings
(CUSTOM
SETUP)
Use this to set up playback related and other
settings.
settings.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 70).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 70).
The default settings are underlined.
◆ AUTO POWER OFF
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or
off.
off.
◆ AUTO PLAY
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This
function is useful when the player is
connected to a timer (not supplied).
function is useful when the player is
connected to a timer (not supplied).
◆ DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
ON
Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
signal to the standard level.
OFF
Lowers the standard black level.
Use this when the picture
becomes too white.
Use this when the picture
becomes too white.
OFF
Switches this function off.
ON
The player enters standby mode
when left in stop mode for more
than 30 minutes.
when left in stop mode for more
than 30 minutes.
OFF
Switches this function off.
ON
Automatically starts playback
when the player is turned on.
when the player is turned on.
BRIGHT
Makes the lighting bright.
DARK
Makes the lighting dark.
AUTO
DARK
DARK
Makes the lighting dark if you
do not operate the player or the
remote for a short while.
do not operate the player or the
remote for a short while.
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTO POWER OFF:
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:
OFF
OFF
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
PAUSE MODE:
OFF
TRACK SELECTION:
ON
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
OFF
CD DIRECT:
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