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Introduction
Notes on moisture condensation
Moisture condensation damages the DVD video
player. Please read the following carefully.
Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you
pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of
water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way,
moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens
inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of
the DVD video player.
Moisture condensation occurs during the following
cases:
When you bring the DVD video player directly from a
cold place to a warm place.
When you use the DVD video player in a room where
you just turned on the heater, or a place where the
cold wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit.
In summer, when you use the DVD video player in a
hot and humid place just after you move the unit from
an air conditioned room.
When you use the DVD video player in a humid
place.
Do not use the DVD video player when moisture
condensation may occur.
If you use the DVD video player in such a situation, it
may damage discs and internal parts. Remove the disc,
connect the power cord of the DVD video player to the
wall outlet, turn on the DVD video player, and leave it for
two or three hours. After two or three hours, the DVD
video player will have warmed up and evaporated any
moisture. Keep the DVD video player connected to the
wall outlet and moisture condensation will seldom occur.
Notes on handling
When shipping the DVD video player, the original
shipping carton and packing materials come in handy.
For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was
originally packed at the factory.
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near
the DVD video player. Do not leave rubber or plastic
products in contact with the DVD video player for a
long time. They will leave marks on the finish.
The top and rear panels of the DVD video player may
become warm after a long period of use. This is not a
malfunction.
When the DVD video player is not in use, be sure to
remove the disc and turn off the power.
If you do not use the DVD video player for a long
period, the unit may not function properly in the
future. Turn on and use the DVD video player
occasionally.
Notes on locating
Place the DVD video player on a level surface. Do not
use it on a shaky or unstable surface such as a
wobbling table or inclined stand. The loaded disc may
come off the proper position and cause damage to
the DVD video player.
When you place this DVD video player near a TV,
radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor
and the sound may be distorted. In this case, place
the DVD video player away from the TV, radio, or
VCR.
Notes on cleaning
Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.
For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent
solution, wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe
it dry.
Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and
benzine, as they may damage the surface of the DVD
video player.
If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit,
follow that product’s instructions.
To obtain a clear picture
The DVD video player is a high technology, precision
device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts
are dirty or worn down, the picture quality becomes
poor. To obtain a clear picture, we recommend regular
inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts
replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on
the operating environment. For details, contact your
nearest dealer.
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Precautions
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On handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Do not attach paper or tape to discs.
On cleaning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and
sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the centre
outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc
clean.
If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe
the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and
finish with a dry cloth.
Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner,
benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic
spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.
On storing discs
Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight
or near heat sources.
Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and
dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.
Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing
objects on discs outside of their case may cause
warping.
Playback side
DVD video disc
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5
Structure of disc contents
Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and
the titles are sub-divided into chapters. Video CDs and
Audio CDs are divided into tracks.
DVD video disc
Video CD/Audio CD
Each title, chapter or track is assigned a number, which
is called “title number”, “chapter number” or “track
number” respectively.
There may be discs that do not have these numbers.
Notes on copyright
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show,
broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted
material without permission.
DVD video discs are copy protected, and any
recordings made from these discs will be distorted.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
Video CD/Audio CD
Notes on discs
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Introduction
About this owner’s manual
This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of
this DVD video player. Some DVD video discs are
produced in a manner that allows specific or limited
operation during playback. As such, the DVD video
player may not respond to all operating commands. This
is not a defect in the DVD video player. Refer to
instruction notes of discs.
“
” may appear on the TV screen during operation.
A “
” means that the operation is not permitted by the
DVD video player or the disc at the moment.
For example, sometimes it is unable to stop the
playback of copyright message of the disc when the
STOP (3) button is pressed. Alternatively, the “
” may
also indicate that the feature is not available for the disc.
Notes on region numbers
The region number of this DVD video player is 2. If
region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are
printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find
2
or
ALL
, disc playback will not be allowed by the player.
(In this case, the DVD video player will display a
message on-screen.)
On Video CDs
This DVD video player supports Video CDs equipped
with the PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the
abbreviation of Playback Control.) You can enjoy two
playback variations depending on types of discs.
• Video CD not equipped with PBC function
(Version 1.1)
Sound and movie can be played on this DVD video
player in the same way as an audio CD.
• Video CD equipped with PBC function
(Version 2.0)
In addition to operation of a Video CD not equipped
with the PBC function, you can enjoy playback of
interactive software with search function by using the
menu displayed on the TV screen (Menu Playback).
Some of the functions described in this owner’s
manual may not work with some discs.
Playable discs
This DVD video player can play the following discs.
• You cannot play discs other than those listed above.
• You cannot play discs of DVD-RAM,DVD-ROM, Photo
CD, etc., or non standardized discs even if they may
be labeled as above.
• This DVD video player uses the PAL colour system,
and cannot play DVD video discs recorded in any
other colour system (SECAM, etc.).
• NTSC DVD or VCD discs will be playback in black and
white if PAL only TV is used.
In this case, if your TV is RGB compatible, select
“RGB” in the “Output” menu
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Alternatively, use a multi-system TV.
• For MP3/WMA/JPEG CD
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DVD
video
discs
Disc Mark
Contents
Disc
Size
Maximum
playback time
Video
CDs
Approx. 4 hours
(single sided disc)
Approx. 8 hours
(double sided disc)
Approx. 80 minutes
(single sided disc)
Approx. 160 minutes
(double sided disc)
Approx. 74 minutes
Approx. 20 minutes
8 cm
12 cm
8 cm
12 cm
Audio
+
Video
(moving
pictures)
Audio
+
Video
(moving
pictures)
Audio
CDs
Approx. 74 minutes
Approx. 20 minutes
8 cm
(CD
single)
12 cm
Audio
The following discs are also available.
DVD-R/RW discs of DVD video format
CD-R/CD-RW discs of CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD,
MP3, WMA or JPEG format
Kodak Picture CD and FUJICOLOR CD format
Some of these discs may be incompatible.
DIGITAL VIDEO
Notes on discs (continued)
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Introduction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................2
SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE
OF EQUIPMENT......................................................3
Precautions ..............................................................4
Notes on discs .........................................................5
Table of contents ......................................................7
Identification of controls ...........................................8
Front panel .........................................................8
Rear panel..........................................................8
FL display ...........................................................9
Remote control .................................................10
Loading batteries .............................................. 11
Operating with the remote control .................... 11
Connections
Connecting to a TV ................................................12
Connecting to a TV
(Using the SCART socket) ...............................12
Connecting to a TV
(Using the phono type sockets)........................12
Connecting to an audio system and TV
equipped with component video inputs ............13
Connecting to optional equipment .........................14
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a
Dolby Digital decoder .......................................14
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with
Dolby Surround Pro Logic ................................14
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a
DTS decoder ....................................................14
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with an
MPEG2 audio decoder .....................................15
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a
digital audio input .............................................15
Basic playback
Playing a disc.........................................................16
Basic playback .................................................16
Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions .
18
Playing frame by frame ....................................18
Playing in slow-motion......................................18
Locating a chapter or track...............................18
Advanced playback
Zooming .................................................................19
Locating desired scene ..........................................19
Marking the scenes................................................20
Returning to the scenes .........................................20
Repeat playback ....................................................21
A-B Repeat playback .............................................21
Program playback ..................................................22
Random playback ..................................................22
Changing angles ....................................................23
Title selection .........................................................23
DVD menu..............................................................23
Changing soundtrack language .............................24
Setting surround sound..........................................24
Subtitles .................................................................25
Karaoke playback ..................................................25
Disc status..............................................................26
To turn off the PBC.................................................26
MP3/WMA/JPEG operation ...................................27
MP3/WMA/JPEG CD information.....................27
MP3/WMA CD playback ...................................28
JPEG CD playback...........................................29
Slide show playback.........................................29
Function setup
Customizing the function settings ..........................30
Setting procedure .............................................30
Setting details...................................................31
Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc....35
Language code list.................................................36
Others
Before calling service personnel ............................37
Specifications............................................Backcover
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