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Audio Setup
DVD Settings and Adjustements
Audio Setup
“Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
mode.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(DVD Setup),
then press ENTER.
The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select “Audio Setup,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
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Menu choices
• Dolby Digital (DVD only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
• DTS (DVD only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
• Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks:
– LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks:
– LINE OUT AUDIO L/R jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby
Digital” is set to “D-PCM”.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
4
Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:
“Dolby Digital,” “DTS,” or “Audio DRC.”
“Dolby Digital,” “DTS,” or “Audio DRC.”
5
Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting.
6
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
D-PCM
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
Dolby Digital
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
Off
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in DTS decoder.
lacking a built-in DTS decoder.
On
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component
with a built-in DTS decoder.
with a built-in DTS decoder.
Standard
Normally select this position.
TV Mode
Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down.
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Notes
• If you select surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby Digital
• If you select surround setting while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby Digital
signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack (when you set
“Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM”).
“Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM”).
• If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise
(or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to
be damaged.
be damaged.
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Screen Setup
“Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
mode.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(DVD Setup),
then press ENTER.
The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select “Screen Setup,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
O
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Screen Setup
Menu choices
• TV Type (DVD only)
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
• Black Level
You can enhance the black level by increasing the brightness and contrast when
viewing DVDs with the PROGRESSIVE indicator turned off.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
You can enhance the black level by increasing the brightness and contrast when
viewing DVDs with the PROGRESSIVE indicator turned off.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
4
Press V/v to select the setup item from the displayed list:
“TV Type,” “Black Level,” or “Video Out.”
“TV Type,” “Black Level,” or “Video Out.”
5
Press B/b to select an item, then press O RETURN to confirm the setting.
6
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
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.
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.
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.
mode function.
On
Increases the contrast.
Off
Stops the increase of the contrast.
4:3 Pan Scan
4:3 Letter Box
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• Video Out
You must set this setting when you use S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks to connect to the TV.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
OUT jacks to connect to the TV.
The default setting is indicated in bold print.
Tip
• You can select the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
• You can select the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
When you press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel when the DVD player is in
stop mode, progressive signal is selected and the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue.
Select this when you have a TV that can accept progressive signal.
When you are connected to a standard (interlace format) TV, turn off the PROGRESSIVE
indicator.
stop mode, progressive signal is selected and the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue.
Select this when you have a TV that can accept progressive signal.
When you are connected to a standard (interlace format) TV, turn off the PROGRESSIVE
indicator.
Notes
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the “DVD SETUP” menu settings and
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the “DVD SETUP” menu settings and
not all the functions described may work.
• Depending on the DVD, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan
Scan” or vice versa.
• The connection using S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is only for the
DVD player.
• If you select progressive signal when you connect the DVD player to a TV that cannot accept
the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, press the
PROGRESSIVE button to turn off the PROGRESSIVE indicator.
PROGRESSIVE button to turn off the PROGRESSIVE indicator.
• You can output progressive signal only from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. If you turn
on the PROGRESSIVE indicator when you set “Video Out” to “S-video”, COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT takes priority over S VIDEO OUT.
VIDEO OUT takes priority over S VIDEO OUT.
• The PROGRESSIVE button is not available when the DVD player is in play mode. Use the
PROGRESSIVE button in stop mode.
S-Video
Select this when you use the S VIDEO OUT jack on the rear panel
to connect to the TV.
to connect to the TV.
Component
Select this when you use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
on the rear panel to connect to the TV.
on the rear panel to connect to the TV.
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Setting the display or sound track language
Setting the display or sound track
language
language
You can set various languages for the disc’s
menu, sound track or subtitle.
menu, sound track or subtitle.
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
mode.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(DVD Setup),
then press ENTER.
The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select the language setup item from the displayed list:
“DVD Menu,” “Audio,” or “Subtitle.”
Then press ENTER.
“DVD Menu,” “Audio,” or “Subtitle.”
Then press ENTER.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
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If you select “Others” in step 4, an additional language
menu appears. Press V/v/B/b to select the desired
language, then press ENTER.
menu appears. Press V/v/B/b to select the desired
language, then press ENTER.
Notes
• When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD in step 4, one of the recorded
• When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD in step 4, one of the recorded
languages will be automatically selected.
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the DVD SETUP settings and not all the
functions described may work.
4
Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER.
• DVD MENU LANGUAGE
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
disc’s menu.
• AUDIO LANGUAGE
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “Original,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
When you select “Original,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
• SUBTITLE LANGUAGE
Switches the language of the subtitle
recorded on the DVD.
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.
When you select “Audio Follow,” the
language for the subtitles changes according
to the language you selected for the sound
track.
5
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
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Parental Control (limiting playback by children)
Parental Control
(limiting playback by children)
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.
according to a predetermined level such as
the age of the users. The “PARENTAL
CONTROL” function allows you to set a
playback limitation level.
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
mode.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(DVD Setup),
then press ENTER.
The “DVD SETUP” menu appears.
Number
buttons
buttons
V/v/B/b
ENTER
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Parental Control (limiting playback by children)
To change the password
To turn off the Parental Control function
Set “Use Password” to “No” in Step 4.
To play a disc for which Parental Control is set
If you forget your password
Notes
• When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be
• When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this player.
• All the ratings higher than the level you select will be blocked.
• Write your password down and keep it in a safe place in case you forget it.
• Write your password down and keep it in a safe place in case you forget it.
6
Press V/v to select the level you want, then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
The options are as follows.
Level 8 (Adult) y Level 7 y Level 6 y
Level 5 y Level 4 y Level 3 y Level 2
y Level 1 (Kids Safe)
Level 5 y Level 4 y Level 3 y Level 2
y Level 1 (Kids Safe)
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
7
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
1
Select “Change Password” in step 4.
The display for entering a new password appears.
The display for entering a new password appears.
2
Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons.
The display for confirming the password appears.
The display for confirming the password appears.
3
Re-enter the new password.
1
Insert the disc, then press H PLAY.
The display for entering your password appears.
The display for entering your password appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons.
The player starts playback.
The player starts playback.
1
Remove the disc and turn off the DVD-VCR.
2
Turn on the DVD-VCR again with no disc in the unit.
3
Hold down m and M on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds.
“reset ok” appears on the screen.
“reset ok” appears on the screen.
4
Turn off the DVD-VCR.
The password is cleared.
The password is cleared.
5
To create a new password, follow step 4 on page 57.
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Using the DVD’s menu
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DVD Additional Operations
Using the DVD’s menu
Note
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button.
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button.
A DVD is divided into long sections of a
picture or a music feature called “titles.”
When you play a DVD which contains
several titles, you can select the title you
want using the TOP MENU button.
picture or a music feature called “titles.”
When you play a DVD which contains
several titles, you can select the title you
want using the TOP MENU button.
When you play DVDs that allow you to
select items such as the language for the
subtitles and the language for the sound,
select these items using the MENU button.
select items such as the language for the
subtitles and the language for the sound,
select these items using the MENU button.
1
Press TOP MENU or MENU.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select the item you want to play or change.
You can also use the number buttons to select the item.
3
Press ENTER.
Number
buttons
buttons
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
MENU
TOP
MENU
MENU
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Press V/v to select “Parental,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
4
Press b to select “Yes”.
• If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
Re-enter the password.
appears.
Re-enter the password.
• When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
The display for entering the password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
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Press V/v to select “Rating Level,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
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Zooming into a scene
Zooming into a scene
Notes
• You cannot use 4
×
magnification when you play VIDEO CDs.
• The zoom function may not work depending on the DVD.
You can zoom into a scene during playback
or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image,
see “Playing JPEG image files” on page 76.
or still mode. To zoom into a JPEG image,
see “Playing JPEG image files” on page 76.
1
Press ZOOM.
“
” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to move “
” to the position where you want to zoom in.
3
Press ENTER repeatedly to change the magnification.
Each time you press the button, the magnification changes as shown below.
2
× t 4× t 2× t normal magnification
ZOOM
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
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Changing the angles
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Changing the angles
Note
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the DVD.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD, “
” appears in
the display when you press ANGLE during
playback. This means that you can change
the viewing angle.
playback. This means that you can change
the viewing angle.
1
Press ANGLE during playback.
The angle number appears on the display.
The number after the slash indicates the total
number of angles.
number of angles.
2
Press B/b repeatedly to select the angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
ANGLE
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Displaying the subtitle
Displaying the subtitle
To turn off the subtitles
Select “Off” in step 3.
Note
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off.
If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
1
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
2
Press B/b repeatedly to select the language.
Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.
Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 106 for the abbreviation
of the language.
Refer to “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 106 for the abbreviation
of the language.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select “On.”
SUBTITLE
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
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Various play mode functions (Program play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)
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Various play mode functions
(Program play,
Shuffle play, Repeat play)
You can set the following play modes:
• Program play (page 63)
• Shuffle play (page 65)
• Repeat play (page 66)
• Shuffle play (page 65)
• Repeat play (page 66)
Note
• The play mode is canceled when:
• The play mode is canceled when:
– you open the disc tray
– the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
– the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
Creating your own program (Program play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the
order you want by arranging the order of the
tracks on the disc to create your own
program. You can program up to 20 tracks.
order you want by arranging the order of the
tracks on the disc to create your own
program. You can program up to 20 tracks.
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Number
buttons
buttons
V/v/B/b
ENTER
CLEAR
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