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TVS 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.
You can enjoy the following surround effects
by using the 2 front speakers and 2 rear
speakers.
Connect the player to the amplifier (receiver)
with the
by using the 2 front speakers and 2 rear
speakers.
Connect the player to the amplifier (receiver)
with the
connection (page 25).
You can experience Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) sounds or Digital Cinema Sound
(DCS). DCS uses sound imaging to shift the
sound of the rear speakers away from the
actual speaker position or create entire sets of
virtual rear speakers from one set of actual
rear speakers. “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT,”
“
Logic) sounds or Digital Cinema Sound
(DCS). DCS uses sound imaging to shift the
sound of the rear speakers away from the
actual speaker position or create entire sets of
virtual rear speakers from one set of actual
rear speakers. “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT,”
“
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR,” and
“
VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” make
use of this technology.
NORMAL SURROUND
Software with 2 channel audio signals is
decoded with the Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) decoder to create surround effects.
The rear speakers will emit identical
monaural sounds. If you are using a center
speaker, the appropriate sounds for the center
speaker will be delivered.
decoded with the Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) decoder to create surround effects.
The rear speakers will emit identical
monaural sounds. If you are using a center
speaker, the appropriate sounds for the center
speaker will be delivered.
ENHANCED SURROUND
Provides a greater sense of presence from a
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) source with a
monaural rear channel signal. Produces a
stereo like effect in the rear channels.
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) source with a
monaural rear channel signal. Produces a
stereo like effect in the rear channels.
VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT
Uses sound imaging to shift the sound of the
rear speakers away from the actual speaker
position.
The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown
in the illustration below. The shift position
differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE”
setting of the rear speakers (page 91).
rear speakers away from the actual speaker
position.
The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown
in the illustration below. The shift position
differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE”
setting of the rear speakers (page 91).
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
Uses sound imaging to create an array of
virtual rear speakers from a single pair of
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below. The position of the virtual rear
speakers differs according to “REAR” or
“
virtual rear speakers from a single pair of
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below. The position of the virtual rear
speakers differs according to “REAR” or
“
SIDE” setting of the rear speakers (page 91).
L : Front speaker (left)
R : Front speaker (right)
R : Front speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
For 4 to 6 speaker setups
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R
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VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
Uses sound imaging to create an array of virtual
rear speaker positions higher than the listener
from a single pair of actual rear speakers.
This mode creates five sets of virtual
speakers surrounding the listener at
approximately a 30
rear speaker positions higher than the listener
from a single pair of actual rear speakers.
This mode creates five sets of virtual
speakers surrounding the listener at
approximately a 30
°
angle of elevation. The
effect differs according to “REAR” or
“
“
SIDE” setting of the rear speakers (page 91).
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You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote
to select a surround setting. Toggle the scroll key up or
down so that “SURROUND” appears in the LCD
screen. Then press down on the scroll key repeatedly
to select one of the surround sounds.
down so that “SURROUND” appears in the LCD
screen. Then press down on the scroll key repeatedly
to select one of the surround sounds.
Notes
•
To enjoy the multichannel audio through the 5.1CH
OUTPUT jacks, correctly set each speaker position
and distance. For details on setting each speaker, see
page 91.
OUTPUT jacks, correctly set each speaker position
and distance. For details on setting each speaker, see
page 91.
•
When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
moment.
•
When the playing signal does not contain a signal for
the rear speakers (page 59), the surround effects may
be difficult to hear.
the rear speakers (page 59), the surround effects may
be difficult to hear.
•
When you select “TVS DYNAMIC,” “TVS WIDE,”
“
“
TVS NIGHT”, or “TVS STANDARD,” the player
does not output the sound from the center speaker.
•
When you select one of the surround modes, turn off
the surround setting of the connected TV or
amplifier (receiver).
the surround setting of the connected TV or
amplifier (receiver).
•
If the player is set up to output the signal from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the
TVS effect will not be heard when you play a CD.
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the
TVS effect will not be heard when you play a CD.
•
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.
NIGHT” function in the same way.
•
If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to
“
COAXIAL) jack and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to
“
DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS” to “DTS” in “AUDIO
SETUP,” sound will come from your speakers but it
will not have the TVS effect.
will not have the TVS effect.
L : Front speaker (left)
R : Front speaker (right)
LS :Rear speaker (left)
RS :Rear speaker (right)
R : Front speaker (right)
LS :Rear speaker (left)
RS :Rear speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
L
LS
RS
R
L
R
LS
RS
SIDE
REAR
LS
RS
L
R
L
R
LS
RS
SIDE
REAR
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Enjoying Movies
Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “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 VIDEO, “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 DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(ANGLE).
The number of the angle appears.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of angles.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of angles.
3
Press c or ENTER.
The number of the angle changes to “-.”
4
Select the angle number using the
number buttons or X/x, then press
ENTER.
number buttons or X/x, then press
ENTER.
The angle changes to the selected angle.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
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You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote
to select an angle. Toggle the scroll key up or down so
that “ANGLE” appears in the LCD screen. Then press
down on the scroll key repeatedly to select an angle.
that “ANGLE” appears in the LCD screen. Then press
down on the scroll key repeatedly to select an angle.
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You can display all the angles recorded on the disc
on the same screen, and start playback directly in
continuous mode from the chosen angle. The angles
are displayed on a screen divided into 9 sections. For
details, see page 52.
continuous mode from the chosen angle. The angles
are displayed on a screen divided into 9 sections. For
details, see page 52.
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.
to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
ENTER
X
/
x
Number
buttons
buttons
DISPLAY
Scroll key
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
1 ( 9 )
PLAY
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
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( 9 )
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Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, 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 DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(SUBTITLE), then press ENTER.
The options for “SUBTITLE” appear.
3
Press X/x to select the setting.
xWhen 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
“
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 102 to
see which language the code represents.
xWhen playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
Select “ON.”
4
Press ENTER.
To cancel the SUBTITLE 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.
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You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote
to select a subtitle. Toggle the scroll key up or down so
that “SUBTITLE” appears in the LCD screen. Then
press down on the scroll key repeatedly to select a
setting.
that “SUBTITLE” appears in the LCD screen. Then
press down on the scroll key repeatedly to select a
setting.
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles
are recorded on it.
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles
are recorded on it.
ENTER
X
/
x
Scroll key
DISPLAY
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
1: ENGLISH
2:
1: ENGLISH
2:
FRENCH
3: SPANISH
OFF
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
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Adjusting the Picture
Quality
Quality
(BNR)
The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function
adjusts the picture quality by reducing the
“
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.
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.
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.
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.
z
You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote
to select “BNR.” Toggle the scroll key up or down so
that “BNR” appears in the LCD screen. Then press
down on the scroll key repeatedly to select a level.
that “BNR” appears in the LCD screen. Then press
down on the scroll key repeatedly to select a level.
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.
ENTER
X
/
x
Scroll key
DISPLAY
OFF
1
2
3
1
2
3
DVD VIDEO
OFF
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
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Adjusting the Playback
Picture
Picture
(VIDEO EQUALIZER)
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD
or VIDEO CD from the player, not from the
TV, 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.).
or VIDEO CD from the player, not from the
TV, 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 VIDEO EQ.
“
STANDARD” appears on the TV
screen.
2
Press VIDEO EQ repeatedly to
select the setting you want.
select the setting you want.
•
STANDARD: displays a standard
picture.
picture.
•
DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold
dynamic picture by increasing the
picture contrast and the color
intensity.
dynamic picture by increasing the
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.
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1
by further increasing the picture
contrast and the color intensity.
•
CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
areas by increasing the black level.
•
CINEMA 2: White colors become
brighter and black colors become
richer, and the color contrast is
increased.
brighter and black colors become
richer, and the color contrast is
increased.
•
MEMORY: adjusts the picture in
greater detail.
greater detail.
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When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“
CINEMA 2” is recommended.
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You can also select “VIDEO EQUALIZER” from
the Control Menu.
You can adjust each element of the picture
individually.
individually.
•
PICTURE: changes the contrast
•
BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall
brightness
brightness
•
COLOR: makes the colors deeper or lighter
•
HUE: changes the color balance
•
GAMMA: adjusts washed out or darkened
areas of an image
areas of an image
1
Press VIDEO EQ repeatedly to select
“MEMORY” and press ENTER.
The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.
“MEMORY” and press ENTER.
The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.
X
/
x
/
C
/
c
ENTER
O
RETURN
VIDEO EQ
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Adjusting the picture items in
“MEMORY”
“MEMORY”
C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PICTURE
0
Cancel :
Select :
ENTER
RETURN
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2
Press C/c to adjust the picture contrast,
then press ENTER.
The adjustment is saved, and
“
then press ENTER.
The adjustment is saved, and
“
BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar
appears.
Press X/x to go to another adjustment
display.
Press X/x to go to another adjustment
display.
3
Repeat Step 2 to adjust “BRIGHTNESS,”
“COLOR,” and “HUE.”
The Video Equalizer display appears.
You can check each adjustment. For
“
“COLOR,” and “HUE.”
The Video Equalizer display appears.
You can check each adjustment. For
“
GAMMA” adjustment, see “Adjusting
the brightness of selected areas (Gamma
Correction)” below.
Correction)” below.
To turn off the Video Equalizer display
Press
O RETURN.
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To reset the picture items to the default values,
press c after Step 3 to select “RESET” and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
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When “PLAYBACK MEMORY” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” is set to “ON,” the player will save a single
setting for up to 200 individual discs. (This does not
apply to DVD-RWs in VR mode.)
setting for up to 200 individual discs. (This does not
apply to DVD-RWs in VR mode.)
Depending on your TV or viewing
environment, images on the screen may lose
definition when a certain area of the image is
so light that it appears washed out, or so dark
that it blends into the surrounding dark areas.
By correcting the Gamma value, you can
adjust the brightness of selected areas to get a
clearer image. While the “BRIGHTNESS”
adjustment controls the brightness of the
entire image, the “GAMMA” adjustment is
useful when only some portions of the image
need adjusting.
environment, images on the screen may lose
definition when a certain area of the image is
so light that it appears washed out, or so dark
that it blends into the surrounding dark areas.
By correcting the Gamma value, you can
adjust the brightness of selected areas to get a
clearer image. While the “BRIGHTNESS”
adjustment controls the brightness of the
entire image, the “GAMMA” adjustment is
useful when only some portions of the image
need adjusting.
Example: You are watching a movie that is
rich in shadows and you want to see the
hidden details of the scenery.
If you use “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment, the
entire image will become brighter, losing
definition of the areas that were initially
bright. The “GAMMA” adjustment enables
you to gradually increase the brightness of
only the darkest areas of the image without
sacrificing the definition of the entire image.
rich in shadows and you want to see the
hidden details of the scenery.
If you use “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment, the
entire image will become brighter, losing
definition of the areas that were initially
bright. The “GAMMA” adjustment enables
you to gradually increase the brightness of
only the darkest areas of the image without
sacrificing the definition of the entire image.
1
After Step 3 of “Adjusting the picture
items in MEMORY,” press X/x to select
“GAMMA,” and press ENTER.
The “GAMMA” adjustment display
appears.
items in MEMORY,” press X/x to select
“GAMMA,” and press ENTER.
The “GAMMA” adjustment display
appears.
C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
HUE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
HUE
RESET
+1
–3
–3
+3
–1
GAMMA
Adjusting the brightness of selected
areas (Gamma Correction)
areas (Gamma Correction)
OFF
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
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128
160
192
224
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96
128
160
192
224
RESET
0%
50
100
Current Gamma
setup value
setup value
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2
Press X/x to select areas of an image.
The upper region adjusts the dark areas
and the lower region adjusts the light
areas.
The upper region adjusts the dark areas
and the lower region adjusts the light
areas.
3
Press C/c to adjust the brightness level
of the area that you selected.
C decreases the level (darkens the area),
and c increases the level (lightens the
area). The level can be adjusted between
16 and 235. The level for the dark areas
can never be greater than the light areas.
of the area that you selected.
C decreases the level (darkens the area),
and c increases the level (lightens the
area). The level can be adjusted between
16 and 235. The level for the dark areas
can never be greater than the light areas.
4
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to adjust the
brightness level of other areas that you
select.
Try to keep the line that connects the
brightness level of each area as smooth
and straight as possible, as shown below.
brightness level of other areas that you
select.
Try to keep the line that connects the
brightness level of each area as smooth
and straight as possible, as shown below.
To prevent the image from appearing
overly altered, do not give the line any
sharp changes. Gradually make the
adjustments while viewing the image on
your TV screen.
Press
overly altered, do not give the line any
sharp changes. Gradually make the
adjustments while viewing the image on
your TV screen.
Press
O RETURN to stop making
adjustments to the image.
5
Press ENTER.
The Video Equalizer display appears and
the adjusted gamma values are stored in
memory.
The Video Equalizer display appears and
the adjusted gamma values are stored in
memory.
To reset only the gamma value to the
default setting
Select “RESET” in the “GAMMA”
adjustment display by pressing X/x and press
ENTER.
adjustment display by pressing X/x and press
ENTER.
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You can move the gamma adjustment display
horizontally by pressing
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OFF
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
32
64
96
128
160
192
224
64
96
128
160
192
224
RESET
0%
50
100
Selected areas of an
image
image
Dark areas
Light areas
OFF
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
32
64
120
128
160
192
224
64
120
128
160
192
224
RESET
0%
50
100
Darken
Gamma value and
the position of the
bar change in
accordance with
your adjustment.
the position of the
bar change in
accordance with
your adjustment.
Lighten
OFF
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
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89
94
128
160
192
224
89
94
128
160
192
224
RESET
0%
50
100
OFF
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
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64
105
128
150
159
174
64
105
128
150
159
174
RESET
0%
50
100
How to darken
the light areas of
an image
the light areas of
an image
How to lighten
the dark areas of
an image
the dark areas of
an image
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Enhancing the Playback
Picture
Picture
(DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER)
The Digital Video Enhancer 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.
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.
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER), then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
The options for “DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER” appear.
ENHANCER” appear.
3
Press X/x to select a level.
As the value increases, the outlines of
images on your TV screen will become
crisper.
images on your TV screen will become
crisper.
•
1: enhances the outline.
•
2: enhances the outline more than 1.
•
3: enhances the outline more than 2.
•
SOFT: softens the image (DVD
VIDEO/DVD-RW only).
VIDEO/DVD-RW only).
4
Press ENTER.
The disc plays with the setting you
selected.
selected.
To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO
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.
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You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote
to select “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER.” Toggle
the scroll key up or down so that “DVE” appears in the
LCD screen. Then press down on the scroll key
repeatedly to select a level.
the scroll key up or down so that “DVE” appears in the
LCD screen. Then press down on the scroll key
repeatedly to select a level.
Note
Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD 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 66) with the DVE
function. If the condition still does not improve,
reduce the Digital Video Enhancer level, or select
“
being played, noise found in the disc may become
more apparent. If this happens, it is recommended that
you use the BNR function (page 66) with the DVE
function. If the condition still does not improve,
reduce the Digital Video Enhancer level, or select
“
SOFT” (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) in Step 3
above.
DISPLAY
ENTER
X
/
x
Scroll key
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
OFF
3
2
1
OFF
SOFT
PLAY
Using Var
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Using Various Additional Functions
Labeling the Disc
You can label the disc if text is not recorded
on the disc (Disc Memo).
You can put a personal title of up to 20
characters on the disc. The Disc Memo can be
anything you like, such as a title, musician’s
name, category, or date of purchase.
on the disc (Disc Memo).
You can put a personal title of up to 20
characters on the disc. The Disc Memo can be
anything you like, such as a title, musician’s
name, category, or date of purchase.
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(TIME/MEMO) and press ENTER.
“
DISC MEMO INPUT t” appears.
3
Press x to select “DISC MEMO
INPUT t” and press ENTER.
INPUT t” and press ENTER.
The “DISC MEMO INPUT” display
appears.
appears.
4
Select a character by pressing C/
X
X
/x/c or turning the click shuttle.
The selected character changes the
color.
color.
5
Press ENTER.
6
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to input other
characters.
characters.
7
When you have entered all the
characters for a Disc Memo,
select “SAVE” by pressing C/X/x/
c
characters for a Disc Memo,
select “SAVE” by pressing C/X/x/
c
and press ENTER.
The Disc Memo is stored.
DISPLAY
ENTER
./>
Click shuttle
x
C
/
X
/
x
/
c
CLEAR
Scroll key
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
DISC MEMO INPUT
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
T - - : - - : - -
DISC MEMO INPUT
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX
YZ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 < > + –
YZ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 < > + –
✽
/ = ? _ @
/
SAVE
DISC MEMO INPUT
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX
YZ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 < > + –
YZ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 < > + –
✽
/ = ? _ @
B
/
SAVE
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To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
To erase a character
1
Press
. or > to move the cursor to
the character you want to erase.
2
Press CLEAR.
To insert or overwrite a character
1
Press
. or > to move the cursor to
the character you want to insert or
correct.
correct.
2
Select a correct character by pressing C/
X/x/c or turning the click shuttle.
X/x/c or turning the click shuttle.
3
To insert the character, press ENTER.
To overwrite, do not press ENTER but
move the cursor by pressing
To overwrite, do not press ENTER but
move the cursor by pressing
. or
>.
To check the Disc Memo
Toggle the scroll key up or down to display
“
“
TIME/TEXT” in the LCD screen on the
remote. Then press down on the scroll key
repeatedly until the Disc Memo appears at the
bottom of the screen.
repeatedly until the Disc Memo appears at the
bottom of the screen.
Notes
•
During playback, do not turn off the player by
pressing POWER on the player. Doing so may
cancel the settings. When you turn off the player,
press
pressing POWER on the player. Doing so may
cancel the settings. When you turn off the player,
press
x first to stop playback and then press [
/
1 on
the remote. After the power indicator lights up in red
and the player enters standby mode, press POWER
on the player.
and the player enters standby mode, press POWER
on the player.
•
You can label up to 200 discs. When you have the
player store over 200 discs in memory, each new
Disc Memo erases the oldest Disc Memo from those
first stored.
player store over 200 discs in memory, each new
Disc Memo erases the oldest Disc Memo from those
first stored.
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 DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users.
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs 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 200 discs. When
you set the 201st-disc, the first disc is
canceled.
Control password for up to 200 discs. When
you set the 201st-disc, the first disc is
canceled.
1
Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press
If the disc is playing, press
x to stop
playback.
Custom Parental Control
O
RETURN
C
/
X
/
x
DISPLAY
ENTER
Number
buttons
buttons
x
Using Var
ious
Addition
a
l Functions
73
2
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
3
Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
4
Press X/x to select “ON t,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
xIf you have not entered a
password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password by 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.
xWhen you have already
registered a password
The display for entering the password
appears.
registered a password
The display for entering the password
appears.
5
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
by using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
“
by using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
“
Custom parental control is set.” appears
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu display.
Menu display.
To turn off the Custom Parental
Control 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
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.
z
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.
display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
OFF
PASSWORD
PLAYER
ON
DVD VIDEO
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
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
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
set. To play, enter your password
and press
.
ENTER
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1-18
74
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. The
“
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.
A scene that is limited is not played, or it is
replaced by a different scene.
1
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
3
Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
xIf you have not entered a
password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
password
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.
xWhen you have already
registered a password
The display for entering the password
appears.
registered a password
The display for entering the password
appears.
4
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
by using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
by using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
Parental Control (limiting playback
by children)
by children)
O
RETURN
ENTER
DISPLAY
X
/
x
/
C
H
Number
buttons
buttons
OFF
PASSWORD
PLAYER
ON
DVD VIDEO
STOP
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
Using Var
ious
Addition
a
l Functions
75
5
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.
6
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 a standard code in the table on
page 76 using the number buttons.
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 76 using the number buttons.
7
Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press
ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
8
Select the level you want using X/x,
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
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
1
Insert the disc and press
H.
The “PARENTAL CONTROL” display
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.
z
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat Steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limiting
playback by children).” 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 in Step 4, replace the disc in the
player and press
playback by children).” 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 in Step 4, replace the disc in the
player and press
H. When the “PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears, enter your new
password.
password.
Notes
•
When you play DVD VIDEOs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this player.
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this player.
•
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, 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 original level.
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 original level.
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:
PG13
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76
Area Code
1
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
3
Press X/x to select “PASSWORD t,”
then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
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
Press C before you press ENTER in Step 5
and input the correct number.
and input the correct number.
If you make a mistake
Press
O RETURN.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu 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
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
Changing the password
Using Var
ious
Addition
a
l Functions
77
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.
[/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.
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.
You 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
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
Setting Sound Feedback
[
/
1
A
X
POWER
Power indicator
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