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DivX

®

 is a video file compression 

technology, developed by DivXNetworks, 
Inc. This product is an official DivX

®

Certified product.
You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs 
that contain DivX video files.

Playback of DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) 
on this player is subject to certain conditions:
– With DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that 

contain DivX video files in addition to MP3 
audio tracks or JPEG image files, the player 
plays only the DivX video files.

However, this player only plays DATA CDs 
whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of 
Universal Disk Format (UDF).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the 
disc drives and the recording software (not 
supplied) for details on the recording format.

See “About playback order of albums, tracks, 
and files” (page 58). Note that the playback 
order may not be applicable, depending on 
the software used for creating the DivX video 
file, or if there are more than 200 albums and 
600 DivX video files in each album.

The player may not be able to play some DATA 
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write 
format.

The player can play data that is recorded in 
DivX format, and which has the extension 
“.AVI” or “.DIVX.” The player will not play 
files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX”  if 
they do not contain a DivX video.

z Hint
For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or 
JPEG image files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, see 
“DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the player can 
play” (page 58).

• The player may not play a DivX video file when 

the file has been combined from two or more 
DivX video files.

• The player cannot play a DivX video file of size 

more than 720 (width) 

× 576 (height)/2 GB.

• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture 

may be unclear or the sound may skip.

• The player cannot play some DivX video files that 

are longer than 3 hours.

You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs 
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA 
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).

z Hint
You can view the disc information while playing a 
DivX video file (page 41).

• If there are no DivX video files recorded on the 

DATA CD/DATA DVD, a message appears to 
indicate that the disc is not playable.

• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture 

may pause or be unclear. In which case, it is 
recommended that you create the file at a lower 
bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, MP3 is the 
recommended audio format. Note, however, this 
player does not conform to WMA (Windows 
Media Audio) format.

• Because of the compression technology used for 

DivX video files, it may take some time after you 
press 

H (play) for the picture to appear.

• Depending on the DivX video file, the sound may 

not match the pictures on the screen.

A list of albums on the disc appears. Only 
albums that contain DivX video files are 
listed. 

X/x to select the album you 

H.

Playback starts from the selected album.
To select DivX video files, see “Selecting 
a DivX video file” (page 66).

Press 

x.

Press 

C or c.

Press MENU repeatedly.

RETURN

ENTER

MENU

        3 ( 3 )

S U M M E R   2 0 0 3
N E W   Y E A R ' S   D A Y
M Y   F A V O U R I T E S

,continued

The list of files in the album appears. 

X/x to select a file, and press 

The selected file starts playing.

Press

x.

Press

C or c.

Press

O RETURN.

You can select the next or previous DivX 
video file in the same album by pressing 

>

or

..

You can also select the first file of the next 
album by pressing 

> during playback of 

the last file of the current album. Note that 
you cannot return to the previous album by 
using

.. To return to the previous album, 

select it from the album list.

z Hint
If the number of viewing times is preset, you can 
play the DivX video files as many times as the 
preset number. The following occurrences are 
counted:
– when the player is turned off. This includes when 

the player is automatically turned off by the Auto 
Power Off function. Press 

X instead of x when 

you want to stop viewing

– when the disc tray is opened.
– when another file is played.

      M  Y   F A V O U R I T E S
            1 ( 2 )

H A W A I I
V E N U S

You can set two kinds of playback restrictions 
for a disc.
• Custom Parental Control

You can set 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. Scenes may be 
blocked or replaced with different scenes.

The same password is used for both Parental 
Control and 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 
cancelled.

If the disc is playing, press 

x to stop 

playback.

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “PARENTAL 
CONTROL” appear.

X/x to select “ON t,” then 

◆ If you have not entered a 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.
◆ When you have already registered a 
password
The display for entering the password 
appears.

“Custom parental control is set.” appears 
and then the screen returns to the Control 
Menu.

Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental 
Control.”

Press

X/x to select “OFF t,” then press 

ENTER.

Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.

DISPLAY

ENTER

Number 
buttons

STOP

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

T

 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

PASSWORD

ON
PLAYER

OFF

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

then press

         .

ENTER

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Insert the disc for which Custom Parental 
Control is set. 
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL 
CONTROL” display appears.

Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.

z 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.

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.

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “PARENTAL 
CONTROL” appear.

X/x to select “PLAYER t,”

◆ If you have not entered a 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.
◆ When you have already registered a 
password
The display for entering the password 
appears.

The display for setting the playback 
limitation level appears.

X/x to select “STANDARD,” 

The selection items for “STANDARD” 
are displayed.

X/x to select a geographic area 

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

Custom parental control is already 
set. To play, enter your password 

and press

         .

ENTER

STOP

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

T

 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

PASSWORD

ON
PLAYER

OFF

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

then press

         .

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

OFF
USA

STANDARD:

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

OFF
USA

STANDARD:

USA

OTHERS

The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS

 t,” select 

and enter a standard code in the table on 
page 91 using the number buttons. 

X/x to select “LEVEL,” then 

The selection items for “LEVEL” are 
displayed.

X/x,

Parental Control setting is complete.

The lower the value, the stricter the 
limitation.

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.

Insert the disc and press 

H.

The display for entering your password 
appears.

Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.

z 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 

H. When the display for entering 

your password appears, enter your new password.

• When you play discs which do not have the 

Parental Control function, playback cannot be 
limited on this player.

• 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 
cancelled, the level returns to the previous level.

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “PARENTAL 
CONTROL” appear.

X/x to select “PASSWORD 

t,” then press ENTER.

The display for entering the password 
appears.

Press 

C before you press ENTER and input 

the correct number.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

OFF

OFF

STANDARD:

8:
7:
6:
5:

NC17

R

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:
STANDARD:

USA

4:

PG13

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.

• 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.

• 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.

[/1, press the 

[/1.

When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the 
remote performs the following:

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.

2 +/–

(TV/Video)

[/1

TV/DVD
switch

Number 
buttons

[/1

Turns the TV on or off

2 (volume) +/– Adjusts the volume of the TV
t (TV/Video) Switches the TV’s input 

source between the TV and 
other input sources

Number buttons 
and

-

Selects the programme 
position of the TV

Sony

01 (default)

Aiwa

01 (default)

Grundig

11

Hitachi

23, 24, 72

Loewe

06, 45

Nokia

15, 73

Panasonic

17, 49

Philips

06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72

Saba

43, 75

Samsung

06, 22, 23, 71, 72

Sanyo

25

Sharp

29

Telefunken

43, 75

Thomson

43, 75

Toshiba

38

LG

06

JVC

33

[/1, and enter the 

[/1.

The 

2 (volume) +/– buttons control the 

AV amplifier’s volume.
◆ If you want to control the TV’s volume
Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

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).

z 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).

Sony

78, 79, 80, 91

Denon

84, 85, 86

Kenwood

92, 93

Onkyo

81, 82, 83

Pioneer

99

Sansui

87

Technics

97, 98

Yamaha

94, 95, 96

2 +/–

[/1

TV/DVD
switch

Number 
buttons

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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 73 to 82.

Playback settings stored in the disc take priority 
over the Setup Display settings and not all of the 
functions described may work.

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “SETUP” appear.

X/x to select “CUSTOM,” 

The Setup Display appears.

X/x to select the setup item 

The Setup item is selected.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”

X/x to select an item, then 

The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”

ENTER

DISPLAY

STOP

QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET

DVD VIDEO

QUICK

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH
ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
HDMI RESOLUTION:
YC

B

C

R

/RGB (HDMI):

16:9

AUTO

YC

B

C

R

SCREEN SAVER:

ON

BACKGROUND:

JACKET PICTURE

LINE:

VIDEO

4:3 OUTPUT:

FULL

Selected item

Setup items

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
HDMI RESOLUTION:
YC

B

C

R

/RGB (HDMI):

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

4:3 PAN SCAN

JACKET PICTURE

LINE:
4:3 OUTPUT:

VIDEO

FULL

16:9

Options

X/x to select a setting, then 

The setting is selected and setup is 
complete.
Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”

Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step 
5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make 
basic adjustments (page 24).

Select “RESET” in step 3 and press 
ENTER.

Select “YES” using 

X/x.

You can also quit the process and return 
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO” 
here.

Press ENTER.
All the settings explained on pages 73 to 
77 return to the default settings. Do not 
press

[/1 while resetting the player, 

which takes a few seconds to complete.

“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set 
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 72).

◆ 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.

◆ AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track.
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.

z Hint
If you select “OTHERS 

t” in “MENU,” 

“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a 
language code from “Language Code List” on 
page 91 using the number buttons.

If you select a language in “MENU,” 
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on 
a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will 
be automatically selected.

Selected setting

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
HDMI RESOLUTION:
YC

B

C

R

/RGB (HDMI):

4:3 PAN SCAN

AUTO

YC

B

C

R

SCREEN SAVER:

ON

BACKGROUND:

JACKET PICTURE

LINE:

VIDEO

4:3 OUTPUT:

FULL

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH
ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

Choose settings according to the TV to be 
connected.

Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup 
Display. To use the display, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 72).
The default settings are underlined.

◆ TV TYPE

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV 
(4:3 standard or wide).

Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may 
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN 
SCAN” or vice versa.

◆ HDMI RESOLUTION

Selects the type of video signals output from 
the HDMI OUT jack. When you select 
AUTO (default), the player outputs video 
signals of the highest resolution acceptable 
for your TV. If the picture is not clear, natural 
or to your satisfaction, try another option that 
suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For 
details, refer also to the instruction manual 
supplied with the TV/projector, etc.

Even when a setting other than “AUTO” is selected 
and the connected TV cannot accept the resolution, 
the player automatically adjusts the video signals 
that are suitable for the TV.

◆ YC

Selects the type of HDMI signal output from 
HDMI OUT jack.

• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set 

“YC

B

C

R

” to “RGB.”

• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment 

with a DVI jack, “RGB” signals will be 
automatically output even when you select 
“YC

B

C

R

”.

◆ SCREEN SAVER

The screen saver image appears when you 
leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 
minutes, or when you play a Super Audio CD, 
CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD (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.

16:9

Select this when you connect a 
wide-screen TV or a TV with a 
wide mode function.

4:3
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
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.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
HDMI RESOLUTION:
YC

B

C

R

/RGB (HDMI):

16:9

AUTO

YC

B

C

R

SCREEN SAVER:

ON

BACKGROUND:

JACKET PICTURE

LINE:

VIDEO

4:3 OUTPUT:

FULL

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

AUTO

Normally, select this.

1920

×1080i

Sends 1920

×1080i video 

signals.

1280

×720p

Sends 1280

×720p video 

signals.

720

×480/576p

Sends 720

×480p or 

720

×576p video signals.

YC

B

C

R

Outputs YC

B

C

R

 signals.

RGB

Outputs RGB signals.

◆ BACKGROUND

Selects the background colour or picture on 
the TV screen when the player is in stop mode 
or while playing a Super Audio CD, CD or 
DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio).

◆ LINE

Selects video signals output from the LINE 
(RGB)-TV jack on the rear panel of the 
player.

• If your TV does not accept S video or the RGB 

signals, no picture will appear on the TV screen, 
even if you select “S VIDEO” or “RGB.” Refer to 
the instructions supplied with your TV.

• If your TV has only one SCART (EURO AV) 

jack, do not select “S VIDEO.”

• When you select “RGB,” you cannot use the 

PROGRESSIVE button or the COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT jacks.

• You cannot select “RGB” while the HDMI 

indicator is lit. “RGB” automatically switches to 
“VIDEO” when you turn on any connected HDMI 
equipment.

◆ 4:3 OUTPUT

This setting is effective only when you set 
“TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to 
“16:9.” Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio 
progressive signals. If you can change the 
aspect ratio on your progressive format 
(525p/625p) compatible TV, change the 
setting on your TV, not the player. This 
setting is effective only when 

“PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or 
“PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” is selected by 
using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front 
panel.

ON

Turns on the screen saver.

OFF

Turns off the screen saver.

JACKET
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.

GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the 

player appears.

BLUE

The background colour is blue.

BLACK

The background colour is 
black.

VIDEO

Outputs video signals.

S VIDEO

Outputs S video signals.

RGB

Outputs RGB signals.

FULL

Select this when you can 
change the aspect ratio on your 
TV.

NORMAL

Select this when you cannot 
change the aspect ratio on your 
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio 
signal with black bands on left 
and right sides of the image.

16:9 aspect ratio TV

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Use this to set up playback related and other 
settings.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup 
Display. To use the display, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 72).
The default settings are underlined.

◆ AUTO POWER OFF

Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or 
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).

◆ DISPLAY

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR 
mode only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

◆ PLAYBACK MEMORY

The player can store “CUSTOM PICTURE 
MODE” and other settings of each disc for up 
to 40 discs (Playback Memory). 
Set this function “ON” or “OFF.”

The following settings are stored in memory.
– CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 52)*
– AV SYNC (page 56)*
– SHARPNESS (page 54)*

* DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD/Super VCD only

• The player can store the settings of up to 40 discs. 

When you store the setting of disc number 41, the 
first disc setting is cancelled. 

• If you run Quick Setup, any settings stored in 

memory may return to the default settings.

◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)

Gives the sound track which contains the 
highest number of channels priority when you 
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio 
formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby 
Digital format) are recorded.

ON

The player enters standby mode 
when left in stop mode for more 
than 30 minutes.

OFF

Switches this function off.

OFF

Switches this function off.

ON

Automatically starts playback 
when the player is turned on by 
a timer (not supplied).

BRIGHT

Makes the lighting bright.

DARK

Makes the lighting dark.

AUTO 
DARK

Makes the lighting dark if you 
do not operate the player or 
remote for a short while.

AUTO OFF

Turns off the lighting if you do 
not operate the player or remote 
for a while.

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO PLAY:
DISPLAY:

OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

PAUSE MODE:

ON

PLAYBACK MEMORY:

OFF

TRACK SELECTION:

ON

AUTO POWER OFF:

ON

MULTI-DISC RESUME:

AUTO

AUDIO (HDMI):

Registration Code

DivX:

OFF 
(FL OFF)

Turns off the lighting. The FL 
OFF indicator on the player 
lights up.

AUTO

The picture, including subjects 
that move dynamically, is 
output with no jitter. Normally 
select this position.

FRAME

The picture, including subjects 
that do not move dynamically, 
is output in high resolution.

ON

Stores the settings in memory 
when you eject the disc.

OFF

Does not store the settings in 
memory.

OFF

No priority given.

AUTO

Priority given.

• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language 

may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting 
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in 
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 73).

• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital 

sound tracks have the same number of channels, 
the player selects PCM, DTS, MPEG, and Dolby 
Digital audio sound tracks in this order.

◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)

Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or 
off. Resume playback can be stored in 
memory for up to 40 different DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs (page 29).

If you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume settings 
stored in memory may return to the default settings.

◆ DivX

Displays the registration code for this player. 
For more information, go to 
http://www.divx.com
on the Internet.

◆ AUDIO (HDMI)

Selects the type of audio signal output from 
the HDMI OUT jack.

A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you 
connect the player to a TV that is not compatible 
with DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS signals and “AUTO” 
is selected. In this case, select “PCM.”

“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound 
according to the playback and connection 
conditions.

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup 
Display. To use the display, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 72).
The default settings are underlined.

◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this 
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio 
output level.
This function affects the output of the 
following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks

◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is 
turned down when playing a DVD that 
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” 
This function affects the output from the 
following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/

HDMI  OUT jack only when “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 78).

ON

Stores the resume setting in 
memory for up to 40 discs.

OFF

Does not store the resume 
setting in memory. Playback 
restarts at the resume point only 
for the current disc in the player.

AUTO

Normally, select this. Outputs 
audio signals according to the 
“DIGITAL OUT” settings 
(page 78).

PCM

Converts Dolby Digital, DTS, 
or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to 
48 kHz/16 bit PCM.

OFF

Normally, select this position.

ON

Select this when the playback sound 
from the speakers is distorted.

STANDARD Normally select this position.

TV MODE

Makes low sounds clear even if 
you turn the volume down.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

OFF

STANDARD

ON

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

AUDIO FILTER:

SHARP

DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:

D-PCM

PCM

DTS:

D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

,continued

◆ AUDIO FILTER

Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 
22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the 
audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 
48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).

There may be little effect by changing the digital 
filter depending on the disc or playback 
environment.

◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode 
only)

Switches the method for mixing down to 2 
channels when you play a DVD which has 
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded 
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the 
rear signal components, see “Checking the 
audio signal format” (page 46). This function 
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/

HDMI OUT jack when “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” and “DTS” is set to “D-PCM” 
(page 78).

◆ DIGITAL OUT

Selects if audio signals are output via the 
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT jack.

Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from 
a DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/
HDMI OUT jack.

Switches the method of outputting audio 
signals when you connect a component such 
as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a 
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 21.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” 
“DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after 
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
If you connect a component that is 
incompatible with the selected audio signal, a 
loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from 
the speakers, risking damage to your ears or 
speakers.

• The AV SYNC function (page 56) is not effective 

if you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or 
COAXIAL) jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” 
“MPEG” or “DTS” to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” 
“MPEG” or “DTS” respectively.

• The AV SYNC function (page 56) is not effective 

if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant 
device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set “DOLBY 
DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “DTS” to “DOLBY 
DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “DTS” respectively.

◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR 
mode only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

WIDE
RANGE

Gives you the feeling of being 
at a live performance.

SHARP

Provides a wide frequency range 
and spatial feeling.

SLOW

Provides smooth and warm 
sound.

DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND

Normally, select this position. 
Multi-channel audio signals are 
output to 2 channels for enjoying 
surround sounds.

NORMAL

Multi-channel audio signals are 
downmixed to 2 channels for use 
with your stereo.

ON

Normally select this position. When 
you select “ON,” see “Setting the 
digital output signal” for further 
settings.

OFF

The influence of the digital circuit 
upon the analog circuit is minimal. If 
you are using the HDMI OUT jack, 
PCM sound will be output depending 
on the connected equipment. If the 
signal is encrypted for copyright 
protection purposes, the signal is only 
output as 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.

D-PCM

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component without a built-in 
Dolby Digital decoder. You can 
select whether the signals 
conform to Dolby Surround 
(Pro Logic) or not by making 
adjustments to the 
“DOWNMIX” item in 
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 77).

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment 
not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL signals, the 
“D-PCM” signals will be automatically output even 
when you select “DOLBY DIGITAL.”

◆ MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment 
not compatible with MPEG audio signal, the 
“PCM” signals will be automatically output even 
when you select “MPEG.”

◆ DTS

Selects the type of DTS audio signals.

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment 
not compatible with DTS signals, the “D-PCM” 
signals will be automatically output even when you 
select “DTS.”

◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the sampling frequency of the audio 
signal.

• The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT 

L/R (AUDIO) jacks and 5.1CH OUTPUT jack are 
not affected by this setting and keep their original 
sampling frequency level.

• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment 

not compatible with 96 kHz/24 bit signals, 
48 kHz/16 bit PCM will be automatically output 
even when you select “96kHz/24bit.”

DOLBY
DIGITAL

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component with a built-in 
Dolby Digital decoder.

PCM

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component without a built-in 
MPEG decoder. If you play 
multi-channel MPEG audio 
sound tracks, only the Front (L) 
and Front (R) signals will be 
output from your two front 
speakers.

MPEG

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component with a built-in 
MPEG decoder.

D-PCM

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component without a built-in 
DTS decoder.

DTS

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component with a built-in DTS 
decoder.

48kHz/16bit The audio signals of DVD 

VIDEOs are always converted 
to 48kHz/16bit.

96kHz/24bit All types of signals including 

96kHz/24bit are output in their 
original format. However, if the 
signal is encrypted for 
copyright protection purposes, 
the signal is only output as 
48kHz/16bit.