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Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
If the DVD is recorded with multilingual
tracks, you can select the language you want
while playing the DVD.
If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio
formats (PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS), you
can select the audio format you want while
playing the DVD.
With stereo CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can
select the sound from the right or left channel
and listen to the sound of the selected channel
through both the right and left speakers. (In
this case, the sound loses its stereo effect.)
For example, when playing a disc containing
a song with the vocals on the right channel
and the instruments on the left channel, you
can select the left channel and hear the
instruments from both speakers.
tracks, you can select the language you want
while playing the DVD.
If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio
formats (PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS), you
can select the audio format you want while
playing the DVD.
With stereo CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can
select the sound from the right or left channel
and listen to the sound of the selected channel
through both the right and left speakers. (In
this case, the sound loses its stereo effect.)
For example, when playing a disc containing
a song with the vocals on the right channel
and the instruments on the left channel, you
can select the left channel and hear the
instruments from both speakers.
1
Press AUDIO during playback.
The Control Bar is displayed.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available audio signals.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available audio signals.
2
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select
the desired audio signal
the desired audio signal
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When playing a DVD
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
represent the language code. Refer to
the language code list on page 67 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed
two or more times, the DVD is recorded
in multiple audio formats.
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
represent the language code. Refer to
the language code list on page 67 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed
two or more times, the DVD is recorded
in multiple audio formats.
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When playing a VIDEO CD or
CD
The default setting is underlined.
•
STEREO: The standard stereo
sound
sound
•
1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
(monaural)
•
2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural)
(monaural)
Notes
•
For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot
change the sound.
change the sound.
•
While playing a DVD, the sound may change
automatically.
automatically.
If you press DISPLAY twice during
playback, the format of the current audio
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown below.
playback, the format of the current audio
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown below.
Example
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Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
AUDIO
DISPLAY
1(4): ENGLISH
Checking the audio signal format
3 / 2 .1
DOLBY DIGITAL
Rear (L/R)
Front (L/R)
+ Center
+ Center
LFE (Low Frequency
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Dolby Digital 3 ch
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PCM (Stereo)
About audio signals
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below.
Each channel is output from a separate
speaker.
sound elements (channels) shown below.
Each channel is output from a separate
speaker.
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Front (L)
•
Front (R)
•
Center
•
Rear (L)
•
Rear (R)
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Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
the Dolby Surround Sound processed
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s
monaural rear audio signals.
the Dolby Surround Sound processed
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s
monaural rear audio signals.
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LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal
Note
If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP, ” the
DTS track selection option will not appear on the
screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 59).
DTS track selection option will not appear on the
screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 59).
TV Virtual Surround Sound
Settings
Settings
(TVS)
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers, TV Virtual Surround lets you enjoy
surround sound effects by using sound
imaging to create virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R:
right) without using actual rear speakers.
This function is designed to work with the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks.
Note that if you select one of the TVS settings
while playing a DVD, the player does not
output Dolby Digital signals from the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL and OPTICAL)
jacks (when you set “DOLBY DIGITAL” in
“AUDIO SETUP” to “D-PCM”) (page 59).
speakers, TV Virtual Surround lets you enjoy
surround sound effects by using sound
imaging to create virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R:
right) without using actual rear speakers.
This function is designed to work with the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks.
Note that if you select one of the TVS settings
while playing a DVD, the player does not
output Dolby Digital signals from the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL and OPTICAL)
jacks (when you set “DOLBY DIGITAL” in
“AUDIO SETUP” to “D-PCM”) (page 59).
1
Press SURROUND during
playback.
playback.
The Control Bar is displayed.
2
Press SURROUND repeatedly to
select one of the TVS (TV Virtual
Surround) sounds
select one of the TVS (TV Virtual
Surround) sounds
Refer to the explanations given for each
item.
item.
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TVS DYNAM IC
•
TVS WIDE
•
TVS NIGHT
•
TVS STANDARD
DOLBY DIGITAL
2 / 1
Front (L/R) Rear
(monaural)
PCM 96kHz 24bit
Sampling frequency
Quantized bit rate
SURROUND
TVS DYNAMIC
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To reset the TVS setting
In Step 2, select “OFF.”
TVS (TV Virtual Surround) DYNAMIC
Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear
speakers from the sound of the front speakers
(L/R) without using actual rear speakers
(shown below). The sound imaging effect is
distinct and clearly reproduces each aural
element of the audio track.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
speakers from the sound of the front speakers
(L/R) without using actual rear speakers
(shown below). The sound imaging effect is
distinct and clearly reproduces each aural
element of the audio track.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
TVS (TV Virtual Surround) WIDE
Uses 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. This gives the sound
an expanded effect that fills the area
surrounding the listener.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
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. This gives the sound
an expanded effect that fills the area
surrounding the listener.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
TVS (TV Virtual Surround) NIGHT
The large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
don’t want to disturb other people but still
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of TVS WIDE.
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
don’t want to disturb other people but still
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of TVS WIDE.
TVS (TV Virtual Surround) STANDARD
Uses 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. Use this setting when
you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers
and retain the sound quality.
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. Use this setting when
you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers
and retain the sound quality.
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You can also change the TVS setting by pressing
SURROUND on the player. If you select any TVS
setting other than “OFF,” the indicator on the player
lights up.
setting other than “OFF,” the indicator on the player
lights up.
Notes
•
When you select an effect, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
moment.
•
When the playing signal does not contain a signal for
the rear speakers (page 43), the surround effects may
be difficult to hear.
the rear speakers (page 43), the surround effects may
be difficult to hear.
•
When you select one of the TV modes, turn off the
surround setting of connected TV or amplifier
(receiver).
surround setting of connected TV or amplifier
(receiver).
•
Make sure that your listening position is between
and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that
the speakers are located in similar surroundings.
Otherwise, the TVS effect may be hard to discern.
and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that
the speakers are located in similar surroundings.
Otherwise, the TVS effect may be hard to discern.
•
TVS NIGHT only works with Dolby Digital discs.
However, not all discs will respond to the TVS
NIGHT function in the same way.
However, not all discs will respond to the TVS
NIGHT function in the same way.
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If you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL and
OPTICAL) jacks and set “DOLBY DIGITAL ” to
“DOLBY DIGITAL ” in “AUDIO SETUP, ” sound
will come from your speakers but it will not have the
TVS effect.
OPTICAL) jacks and set “DOLBY DIGITAL ” to
“DOLBY DIGITAL ” in “AUDIO SETUP, ” sound
will come from your speakers but it will not have the
TVS effect.
TV
TV
L: Left front speaker
R: Right front speaker
R: Right front speaker
: Virtual speakers
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Enjoying Movies
Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD, “ANGLE” appears
in the front panel display. This means that
you can change the viewing angle.
For example, while playing a scene of a train
in motion, you can display the view from
either the front of the train, the left window of
the train, or from the right window without
having the train’s movement interrupted.
are recorded on the DVD, “ANGLE” appears
in the front panel display. This means that
you can change the viewing angle.
For example, while playing a scene of a train
in motion, you can display the view from
either the front of the train, the left window of
the train, or from the right window without
having the train’s movement interrupted.
1
Press ANGLE during playback.
The Control Bar is displayed.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available angles.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available angles.
2
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select
the angle number.
the angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on
the DVD.
change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on
the DVD.
Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can
turn the subtitles on and off whenever you
want while playing. If multilingual subtitles
are recorded on the disc, you can change the
subtitle language while playing, and turn it on
or off whenever you want. For example, you
can select the language you want to practice
and turn the subtitles on for better
understanding.
turn the subtitles on and off whenever you
want while playing. If multilingual subtitles
are recorded on the disc, you can change the
subtitle language while playing, and turn it on
or off whenever you want. For example, you
can select the language you want to practice
and turn the subtitles on for better
understanding.
1
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
The Control Bar is displayed.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available subtitles.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available subtitles.
2
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to
select the language.
select the language.
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate the language code. Refer to the
language code list on page 67 to see
which language the code represents.
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate the language code. Refer to the
language code list on page 67 to see
which language the code represents.
ANGLE
2(7)
SUBTITLE
1(8):ENGLISH
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To turn off the subtitles
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are
recorded on it.
change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are
recorded on it.
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 BNR during playback.
The Control Bar is displayed.
2
Press BNR repeatedly to select a
level.
level.
As the value increases, the mosaic like
patterns on your TV screen will
decrease.
patterns on your TV screen will
decrease.
•
1: reduces the “block noise.”
•
2: reduces the “block noise” more
than 1.
than 1.
•
3: reduces the “block noise” more
than 2.
than 2.
To reset the BNR setting
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
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You can also change the BNR value by pressing
BNR on the player. If you select any setting other than
“OFF,” the indicator on the player lights up.
“OFF,” the indicator on the player lights up.
Notes
•
If the outlines of the images on your screen should
become blurred, set BNR to “OFF.”
become blurred, set BNR to “OFF.”
•
Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the
BNR effect may be hard to discern.
BNR effect may be hard to discern.
BNR
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Using Various Additional Functions
Locking Discs
(Custom Parental
Control, Parental Control
You can set two kinds of playback
restrictions for the desired disc.
restrictions for the desired disc.
•
Custom Parental Control
You can set the playback restrictions so that
the player will not play inappropriate discs.
You can set the playback restrictions so that
the player will not play inappropriate discs.
•
Parental Control
Playback of some DVDs can be limited
according to a predetermined level such as
the age of the users.
Playback of some DVDs can be limited
according to a predetermined level such as
the age of the users.
The same password is used for both Parental
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Control and Custom Parental Control.
You can set the same Custom Parental
Control password for up to 50 discs. When
you set the fifty-first-disc, the first disc is
cancelled.
Control password for up to 50 discs. When
you set the fifty-first-disc, the first disc is
cancelled.
1
Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
2
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu is displayed.
stop mode.
The Control Menu is displayed.
3
Press X/x to select
(CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” is
selected.
ENTER.
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” is
selected.
4
Press X/x to select “ON t,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
x
If you have not entered a
password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password by pressing X/x
to select the digit, followed by c to move
the cursor. Then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
to select the digit, followed by c to move
the cursor. Then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
x
When you have already
registered a password
The display for entering the password
appears.
appears.
Custom Parental Control
O
RETURN
ENTER
DISPLAY
C
/
X
/
x
/
c
x
ON
PASSWORD
PASSWORD
OFF
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press
.
ENTER
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
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5
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
by pressing X/x to select the digit,
followed by c to move the cursor. Then
press ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu display.
by pressing X/x to select the digit,
followed by c to move the cursor. Then
press ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu display.
If you make a mistake entering your
password
Press C before you press ENTER and
input the correct number.
input the correct number.
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN and repeat from Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press O RETURN and then DISPLAY
repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
To turn off the Custom Parental
Control function
1
In Step 4, select “OFF t,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using X/x to
select the digit, followed by c to move
the cursor. Then press ENTER.
select the digit, followed by c to move
the cursor. Then press ENTER.
To change the password
1
In Step 4, press X/x to select
“PASSWORD t,” then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
“PASSWORD t,” then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using
X/x to select the digit, followed by c to
move the cursor. Then press ENTER.
X/x to select the digit, followed by c to
move the cursor. Then press ENTER.
3
Enter a new 4-digit password using X/x
to select the digit, followed by c to move
the cursor. Then press ENTER.
to select the digit, followed by c to move
the cursor. Then press ENTER.
4
To confirm your password, re-enter it
using X/x to select the digit, followed by
c to move the cursor. Then press
ENTER.
using X/x to select the digit, followed by
c to move the cursor. Then press
ENTER.
1
Insert the disc for which Custom
Parental Control is set.
The CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
display appears.
Parental Control is set.
The CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
display appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using X/x to
select the digit, followed by c to move
the cursor. Then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
select the digit, followed by c to move
the cursor. Then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
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If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number
“199703” when the CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
display asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
(Press c after the 4th digit to allow the entire 6-digit
number to be entered.) The display will ask you to enter
a new 4-digit password.
display asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
(Press c after the 4th digit to allow the entire 6-digit
number to be entered.) The display will ask you to enter
a new 4-digit password.
Playback of some DVDs 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.
A scene that is limited is not played, or it is
replaced by a different scene.
according to a predetermined level such as
the age of the users. The Parental Control
function allows you to set a playback
limitation level.
A scene that is limited is not played, or it is
replaced by a different scene.
Playing the disc for which Custom
Parental Control is set
Parental Control is set
Limiting playback by children
(Parental Control)
(Parental Control)
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custmom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
and press
set. To play, enter your password
and press
.
ENTER
O
RETURN
DISPLAY
X
/
x
/
c
ENTER
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1
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu is displayed.
stop mode.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2
Press X/x to select
(SETUP), then
press ENTER.
3
Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,” then
press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
4
Press X/x to select “CUSTOM SETUP,”
then press ENTER.
“CUSTOM SETUP” is displayed.
then press ENTER.
“CUSTOM SETUP” is displayed.
5
Press X/x to select “PARENTAL
CONTROL
CONTROL
,” then press ENTER.
x
If you have not entered a
password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using by
pressing X/x to select the digit, followed
by c to move the cursor. Then press
ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
pressing X/x to select the digit, followed
by c to move the cursor. Then press
ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
x
When you have already
registered a password
The display for entering the password
appears.
appears.
6
Enter or re-enter your password using X/
x
x
to select the digit, followed by c to
move the cursor. Then press ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level and changing the
password appears.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level and changing the
password appears.
7
Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” then
press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD ”
are displayed.
press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD ”
are displayed.
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:
PAUSE MODE:
DIMMER:
PAUSE MODE:
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
TRACK SELECTION:
OFF
PARENTAL CONTROL
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press
.
ENTER
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
CHANGE PASSWORD
USA
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
CHANGE PASSWORD
USA
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8
Press X/x to select a geographic area as
the playback limitation level, then press
ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select
and enter the standard code in the table on
page 51 using X/x.
the playback limitation level, then press
ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select
and enter the standard code in the table on
page 51 using X/x.
9
Press ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
10
Select the level you want using X/x,
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the more strict the
limitation.
limitation.
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN to go back to the
previous screen.
previous screen.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
To turn off the Parental Control
function and play the DVD after
entering your password
Set, “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 10.
To change the password
1
In Step 7, select “CHANGE
PASSWORD t” using x, then press
ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
PASSWORD t” using x, then press
ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
2
Follow Step 6 to enter a new password.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
OFF
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
CHANGE PASSWORD
8:
7:
6:
5:
7:
6:
5:
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CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
USA
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1
Insert the disc and press H.
The Control Bar appears.
The Control Bar appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using X/x to
select the digit, followed by c to move
the cursor. Then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
select the digit, followed by c to move
the cursor. Then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
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If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat Step 1 to 5 of “Limiting playback by children.”
When you are asked to enter your password, enter
“199703,” then press ENTER. (Press c after the 4th
digit to allow the entire 6 digit number to be entered.)
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password. After you enter a new 4-digit password in
Step 6, replace the disc in the player and press H.
When the Control Bar appears, enter your new
password.
When you are asked to enter your password, enter
“199703,” then press ENTER. (Press c after the 4th
digit to allow the entire 6 digit number to be entered.)
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password. After you enter a new 4-digit password in
Step 6, replace the disc in the player and press H.
When the Control Bar appears, enter your new
password.
Note
When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this
player.
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this
player.
Area Code
Playing the disc for which Parental
Control is set
Control is set
PASSWORD
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
Hong Kong`
2219
India
2248
Indonesia
2238
Italy
2254
Japan
2276
Korea
2304
Malaysia
2363
Mexico
2362
Netherlands
2376
New Zealand
2390
Norway
2379
Pakistan
2427
Philippines
2424
Portugal
2436
Russia
2489
Singapore
2501
Spain
2149
Sweden
2499
Switzerland
2086
Taiwan
2543
Thailand
2528
United Kingdom
2184
Standard
Code
number
number
52
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.
1
Press POWER on the player, then press
[
[
/1 on the remote.
The power indicator lights up in green.
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.
Yo u will hear one beep and the Sound
Feedback function is turned on.
than two seconds.
Yo u will hear one beep and the Sound
Feedback function is turned on.
To turn off the Sound Feedback
function
When there is no disc in the player, press and
hold X on the player for more than two
seconds. You will hear two beeps and the
Sound Feedback function is turned off.
hold X on the player for more than two
seconds. You will hear two beeps and the
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
To set Sound Feedback
[
/
1
A
X
POWER
Power Indicator
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Controlling Your TV with
the Supplied Remote
the Supplied Remote
By adjusting the remote signal, you can
control your TV with the supplied remote.
control your TV with the supplied remote.
1
Hold down TV [/1, and enter your TV’s
manufacturer’s code (see the table
below) using C/X/x/c.
manufacturer’s code (see the table
below) using C/X/x/c.
2
Release TV [/1.
Manufacturer’s codes of controllable
TVs.
Notes
•
If you enter a new manufacturer’s code, the code
previously entered will be erased.
previously entered will be erased.
•
When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code you have set may be reset to the default setting.
Set the appropriate code again.
code you have set may be reset to the default setting.
Set the appropriate code again.
Controlling the TV
By adjusting remote signal, you can control
the sound level, input source, and power
switch of your TV with the supplied remote.
the sound level, input source, and power
switch of your TV with the supplied remote.
You can control your TV using the buttons
below.
below.
Note
Depending on the units being connected, you may not
be able to control your TV or to use some of the
buttons.
be able to control your TV or to use some of the
buttons.
Controlling TVs with the remote
Manufacture
Press
C
/
X
/
x
/
c
to input code
Sony (default)
X X
General Electric
X C
JVC
x X
Panasonic
c c
Philips
X c
Quasar
c x
RCA
X C
Samsung
x c
Sanyo
X x
Sears
c C or X C
Sharp
c x
Toshiba
c C
Zenith
c X
TV
[
/
1
C
/
X
/
x
/
c
By pressing
Yo u can
TV [/1
Turn the TV on or off
VOL (volume)
+/–
+/–
Adjust the volume of the TV
TV/VIDEO
Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other input
source
between the TV and other input
source
TV
[
/
1
VOL
+/–
TV/VIDEO
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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. Yo u can also set a language for
the subtitles and the Setup Display, among
other things. If you press SETUP on the
remote, you can directly display the settings
in “SETUP” on your screen. For details is on
each Setup Display item, see page 55. For an
overall list of Setup Display items, see page
68.
various adjustments to items such as picture
and sound. Yo u can also set a language for
the subtitles and the Setup Display, among
other things. If you press SETUP on the
remote, you can directly display the settings
in “SETUP” on your screen. For details is on
each Setup Display item, see page 55. For an
overall list of Setup Display items, see page
68.
1
Press DISPLAY on the remote when the
player is in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears
player is in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears
2
Press X/x to select
(SETUP) and
press ENTER.
3
Press X/x to select “CUSTOM” and
press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
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,”
or “AUDIO SETUP. ” Then press ENTER.
The selected setup item appears.
Example: SCREEN SETUP
the displayed list: “LANGUAGE SETUP, ”
“SCREEN SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,”
or “AUDIO SETUP. ” Then press ENTER.
The selected setup item appears.
Example: SCREEN SETUP
5
Select an item using X/x, then press
ENTER.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: TV TYPE
ENTER.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: TV TYPE
6
Select a setting using X/x, then press
ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: 16:9
ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: 16:9
How to use the Setup Display
DISPLAY
ENTER
X
/
x
SETUP
QUICK
LANGUAGE SETUP
DVD MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW
OSD:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
JACKET PICTURE
Setup items
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 PAN SCAN
4:3 LETTER BOX
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
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To turn off the Setup Display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Setup
Display is turned off.
Display is turned off.
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If you select “QUICK” in Step 3, you will enter
Quick Setup mode (page 24).
Follow from Step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to
make basic adjustments.
Follow from Step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to
make basic adjustments.
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If you select “RESET” in Step 3, you can reset all
of the “SETUP” settings on page 68 (except for
“PAR ENTAL CONTROL”) to the default settings.
After you select “RESET” and press ENTER, select
“YES” and press ENTER to reset the settings (it takes
a few seconds to complete), or select “NO” and press
ENTER to return to the Control Menu. Do not press
POWER or [/1 when resetting the player.
“PAR ENTAL CONTROL”) to the default settings.
After you select “RESET” and press ENTER, select
“YES” and press ENTER to reset the settings (it takes
a few seconds to complete), or select “NO” and press
ENTER to return to the Control Menu. Do not press
POWER or [/1 when resetting the player.
Setting the Display or
Sound Track Language
Sound Track Language
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
“LANGUAG E 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. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 54).
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 54).
x
OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
x
DVD MENU (DVD only)
Yo u can select the desired language for the
DVD menu.
DVD menu.
x
AUDIO (DVD only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
x
SUBTITLE (DVD only)
Switches the language of the subtitles
recorded on the DVD.
Select the language from the displayed list.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according
to the language you selected for the sound
track.
recorded on the DVD.
Select the language from the displayed list.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according
to the language you selected for the sound
track.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
DVD MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
DVD MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW
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If you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter the
language code from the list using X/x to select the
digit, followed by c to move the cursor (page 67).
After you have made a selection, the language code (4
digits) is displayed the next time you select
“OTHERS t.”
language code from the list using X/x to select the
digit, followed by c to move the cursor (page 67).
After you have made a selection, the language code (4
digits) is displayed the next time you select
“OTHERS t.”
Note
When you select a language that is not recorded on the
DVD, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (except for the “OSD”).
DVD, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (except for the “OSD”).
Settings for the Display
(SCREEN SETUP)
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
connected.
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 54).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 54).
The default settings are underlined.
x
TV TYPE (DVD only)
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
(4:3 standard or wide).
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 the wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the 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:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
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JACKET PICTURE
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Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be
selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or
vice versa.
selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or
vice versa.
x
SCREEN SAVER
Turns on and off the screen saver so that the
screen saver image appears when you leave
the player in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play back a CD 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.
screen saver image appears when you leave
the player in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play back a CD 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.
x
BACKGROUND
Selects the background color or picture on the
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD.
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD.
Custom Settings
(CUSTOM
SETUP)
Allows setting up Parental Control and other
settings.
settings.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 54).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 54).
The default settings are underlined.
x
AUTO PLAY
Selects the Auto Play setting when you turn
on the player.
on the player.
x
DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
ON
Turns on the screen saver.
OFF
Turns off the screen saver.
JACKET
PICTURE
PICTURE
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears in the background, 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 in the background, 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 in the
background.
player appears in the
background.
BLUE
The background color is blue.
BLACK
The background color is black.
4:3 PAN SCAN
4:3 LETTER BOX
16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN
OFF
Does not use “TIMER,”
“DEMO1,” or “DEMO2” to start
playback.
“DEMO1,” or “DEMO2” to start
playback.
TIMER
Starts playing when the player is
turned on. The player can be
played at any time when
connected to a timer (not
supplied). Set the timer when the
player is in standby mode (the
power indicator lights up in red).
turned on. The player can be
played at any time when
connected to a timer (not
supplied). Set the timer when the
player is in standby mode (the
power indicator lights up in red).
DEMO1
Starts playing the first
demonstration automatically.
demonstration automatically.
DEMO2
Starts playing the second
demonstration automatically.
demonstration automatically.
BRIGHT
Makes the front panel display
bright.
bright.
DARK
Makes the front panel display
dark.
dark.
OFF
Turns off the lighting of the front
panel display.
panel display.
CUSTOM SETUP
DIMMER:
PAUSE MODE:
PAUSE MODE:
BRIGHT
AUTO
OFF
TRACK SELECTION:
PARENTAL CONTROL
OFF
AUTO PLAY:
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