JVC XV N33SL User Manual

DVD VIDEO PLAYER  
Before operation  
Preparations  
2
3
XV-N33SL  
Basic operations  
Advanced operations  
MP3 disc playback  
6
11  
19  
Changing the initial settings 21  
Additional information  
26  
V I D E O  
INSTRUCTIONS  
GNT0024-014B  
[US/UB/UG/UX/UW/A]  
Supplied accessories  
Table of contents  
Check that you have all the following accessories supplied to you.  
If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.  
Supplied accessories................................................................1  
About this manual .....................................................................1  
Precautions................................................................................1  
• Audio/video cable (Yellow/White/Red) (× 1)  
• Remote control unit (× 1)  
• R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) battery (× 2)  
• AC power plug (× 1)  
(except for Australia and Hong Kong models)  
Before operation................................................... 2  
About discs..............................................................................2  
Preparations ......................................................... 3  
About this manual  
Connections.............................................................................3  
Using the remote control unit...................................................5  
• The display window information and OSD (On Screen Display)  
menu items are put in brackets [ ] in the operation procedures.  
• Usable disc(s) for each operation/function is (are) referred to by  
the icons;  
Basic operations .................................................. 6  
Turning on/off the unit..............................................................6  
Initial setup ..............................................................................6  
Basic playback.........................................................................7  
Resuming playback .................................................................8  
Various speed playback ..........................................................9  
Locating the beginning of a scene or song............................10  
Precautions  
Notes on the power cord  
• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended  
period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A small  
amount of power (0.7W) is always consumed while the power  
cord is connected to the wall outlet.  
• When unplugging the unit from the wall outlet, always pull the  
plug, not the power cord.  
Advanced operations......................................... 11  
Playing from a specific position .............................................11  
Changing the playback order.................................................12  
Repeat playback....................................................................14  
Changing the language, sound and scene angle ..................15  
Special picture/sound effect ..................................................16  
Menu bar functions................................................................17  
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!  
Avoid moisture, water and dust  
• Do not place the unit in moist or dusty places.  
• If water gets inside the unit, turn off the power and remove the  
plug from the wall outlet, then consult your dealer. Using the  
unit in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.  
MP3 disc playback ............................................. 19  
Operations.............................................................................19  
Avoid high temperatures  
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or place it near a  
heating device.  
Changing the initial settings ............................. 21  
Selecting preferences............................................................21  
Limiting playback by children.................................................24  
Notes on installation  
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too  
cold between 5°C and 35°C.  
• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.  
• Do not install the unit in a place subject to vibrations.  
Additional information....................................... 26  
Names of parts and controls..................................................26  
AV COMPU LINK remote control system ..............................28  
Troubleshooting.....................................................................29  
Specifications ........................................................................29  
Appendix A: Country/Area code list for Parental Lock...........30  
Appendix B: Table of languages and their abbreviations ......31  
Appendix C: Digital output signal chart..................................31  
Appendix D: Glossary............................................................32  
To prevent malfunction of the unit  
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes  
wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.  
• Do not insert any metallic objects, such as wires, hairpins,  
coins, etc. into the unit.  
• Do not block the vents. Blocking the vents may damage the unit.  
To clean the cabinet  
• Use a soft cloth. Follow the relevant instructions on the use of  
chemically-coated cloths.  
• Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and  
disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.  
1
Before operation  
Digital audio formats  
The unit supports the following digital audio formats (see page 32  
“Glossary” for descriptions of each audio format):  
About discs  
Playable disc types  
Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems)  
Discs with the following marks can be played back on the unit.  
NOTES  
DVD VIDEO  
SVCD  
Video CD  
Audio CD  
• Depending on the unit’s [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] setting,  
digital audio signals may not be output as they are recorded on  
the disc. See “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” on page 23 for  
details.  
V I D E O  
To play back DTS-encoded DVD VIDEO or DTS-encoded Audio  
CD discs correctly, connect the unit to an amplifier with a built-in  
DTS decoder. If the unit is connected to an amplifier without a  
DTS decoder, playback sound will be distorted.  
The DVD Logo is a trademark.  
The unit can also play back the following discs:  
• DVD-R, DVD-RW and +RW discs written in the DVD VIDEO  
format and finalized  
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in the SVCD, Video CD or  
Audio CD format and finalized  
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in MP3 in accordance with the  
“ISO 9660” format (See page 19 for details.)  
Notes on discs  
• With some DVD VIDEO discs, the unit starts playback  
automatically after inserting the disc.  
• The image may be sometimes poor or noisy due to defects in  
the disc itself.  
• With some discs, operations described in this manual may not  
be possible.  
NOTE  
If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the disc  
characteristics or recording conditions, it may take considerable  
time for the unit to read the content, or the unit may not be able to  
play back such discs.  
Care and handling of discs  
If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, playback sound  
and picture may be deteriorated. Take proper precautions when  
handling discs.  
The unit can play back audio signals recorded in MIX-MODE CD,  
CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.  
Region code of DVD VIDEO  
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own  
Region Code numbers. This unit can playback DVD VIDEO discs  
whose Region Code numbers include the unit’s Region Code,  
which is indicated on the region code symbol on the rear panel.  
Example of playable DVD discs when the unit’s Region Code is  
“2”:  
Handling  
• Do not touch the surface of the disc.  
• Do not damage, stick paper to, or use any adhesive on either  
the label side or playback side.  
Storing discs  
• Keep discs in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one  
another without their protective cases, they can be damaged.  
• Do not put discs in a location where they may be exposed to  
direct sunlight, or where the humidity or temperature is high.  
Avoid leaving discs in a car!  
1 2  
3 4  
1 2 3  
4 5 6  
ALL  
2 5  
2
Cleaning discs  
Color system format  
• Wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the center outwards. If a  
disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with water.  
This unit is compatible with the PAL and NTSC systems, and can  
play back discs whose Region Code numbers include “2.” You  
can select “PALor “NTSC” while using the VIDEO SIGNAL  
SELECTOR on the rear panel (for details, see page 5).  
Unplayable discs  
The unit does not play back discs listed below. If you try to play  
back these discs, noise may generate causing damage to  
speakers.  
• Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static  
agents.  
• DVD-RW discs written in the VR format  
• DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD,  
SACD  
Notes on copyright  
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from  
DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD and MP3 discs.  
Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.  
In addition, the unit does not play:  
• Unfinalized discs  
• Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or paste on  
either the label side or playback side. Playing back these discs  
may damage the unit.  
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.  
2
Preparations  
B Connecting to a TV with an S-video jack  
Connections  
If your TV has an S-VIDEO input, you can get better picture  
quality by connecting it with the S-VIDEO output of the unit using  
an S-video cable instead of connecting the video input of the TV  
to the VIDEO jack of the unit.  
Before using the unit, connect the unit to a TV and/or amplifier.  
Before making connections  
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all other  
connections have been made.  
TV  
IN  
VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR  
• Connect VIDEO OUT of the unit directly to the video input  
of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the unit to a TV via a  
VCR may cause a monitor problem when playing back a  
copy-protected disc. You may also have a monitor problem  
when connecting the unit to an integrated TV/Video  
system.  
See page 5.  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
LEFT  
White  
IO  
D
AU  
RIGHT  
• In the following description, “TV” may be substituted with  
“monitor” or “projector.”  
Red  
LINK  
L
A
PU  
P
OM  
C
AV  
C
S
T
N
Terminal names used for other components may be different  
from those used in the following description.  
R
O
VIDEO SIGNAL  
SELECT  
T
T
U
O
O
O
E
ID  
V
T
N
E
N
O
P
M
PR  
The unit  
O
C
PB  
U
L
A
IT  
Y
IG  
D
VIDEO  
OPTICAL  
M
A
E
Connecting to a TV  
The following sections A to C describe TV connections where  
only a TV is connected to the unit so that you will hear audio from  
the TV.  
R
T
AXIAL  
/S  
M
C
P
White  
FT  
T
U
RGHT  
O
IO  
D
U
S-VIDE
T
U
O
O
E
ID  
V
Audio cable  
(not supplied)  
A Connecting to a conventional TV  
Red  
S-video cable (not supplied)  
VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR  
See page 5.  
NOTE  
TV  
When using the S-VIDEO output jack, do not connect the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the unit.  
Yellow  
IN  
VIDEO  
White  
C Connecting to a TV with component jacks  
You can enjoy picture of high-fidelity color reproduction by  
connecting the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the unit to  
your TV.  
LEFT  
IO  
D
AU  
RIGHT  
L
A
P
MPU LINK  
CO  
AV  
C
Red  
S
T
N
VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR  
See page 5.  
OR  
VIDEO SIGNAL  
SELECT  
TV  
The unit  
T
T
U
O
O
Red  
O
E
ID  
V
PR  
T
N
E
N
O
IN  
P
M
PR  
PB  
O
C
PB  
U
Y
L
A
IT  
Y
IG  
D
Blue  
T
EN  
IN  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
OPTICAL  
A
COMPON  
M
E
R
T
AXIAL  
/S  
M
White  
C
P
EFT  
VIDEO  
T
U
RT  
O
DIO  
U
S-VIDE
T
U
O
O
E
ID  
V
White  
LEFT  
IO  
D
AU  
RIGHT  
Green  
Yellow  
Red  
Red  
L
A
PU LINK  
P
COM  
AV  
C
S
T
N
Audio/video cable (supplied)  
OR  
VIDEO SIGNAL  
SELECT  
T
T
U
O
O
O
L
E
ID  
The unit  
V
T
N
E
N
O
P
M
PR  
O
C
Red  
PB  
U
NOTE  
A
IT  
Y
IG  
D
VIDEO  
OPTICAL  
A
If your TV has a monaural audio input instead of stereo, you need  
to use an optional audio cable which converts stereo audio output  
to monaural.  
M
E
R
T
AXIAL  
/S  
O  
M
C
P
LEFT  
T
U
RIGHT  
A
O
IO  
D
U
White  
S-VIDE
T
U
O
O
E
ID  
Green  
V
Component  
video cable  
(not supplied)  
Blue  
Audio cable (not supplied)  
Red  
NOTES  
• Connect “Y” to “Y,” PB” to “PB” (CB), “PR” to “PR” (CR) correctly.  
• When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, do not  
connect the S-VIDEO output jack on the unit.  
• When the component video input jacks on the TV are of the  
BNC type, use an adapter to convert a pin jack to a BNC jack  
(not supplied).  
3
Preparations  
Connecting to optional audio equipment  
Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier/receiver  
NOTE  
Connect the unit’s AUDIO OUT (LEFT/RIGHT) jacks to any line-  
level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier or  
receiver.  
Sound recorded on DTS-encoded DVD VIDEO or DTS-encoded  
Audio CD discs are not output from the analog (AUDIO OUT  
LEFT/RIGHT) jacks of the unit.  
Amplifier or receiver  
IN  
White  
LEFT  
D
DV  
RIGHT  
L
A
P
MPU LINK  
CO  
AV  
C
S
T
N
L
Red  
OR  
VIDEO SIGNA  
SELECT  
T
T
U
O
O
O
E
ID  
V
T
N
E
N
O
P
The unit  
M
PR  
Audio cable (not supplied)  
O
C
PB  
U
L
A
IT  
Y
IG  
D
VIDEO  
OPTICAL  
M
A
E
R
T
AXIAL  
/S  
White  
CM  
P
EFT  
T
U
RIGHT  
A
O
IO  
D
U
S-VIDEO  
T
U
O
O
E
ID  
V
Red  
Connecting to a digital audio device  
NOTES  
You can enjoy sound of enhanced quality by connecting the unit’s  
DIGITAL OUT (either OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack to a digital  
input of an amplifier, etc., using an optical or coaxial digital cable.  
The digital audio signal on a disc will be transferred directly from  
the unit. If the connected digital audio equipment is a Dolby  
Digital or DTS decoder or an amplifier with a built-in decoder, you  
can enjoy high-quality surround sound.  
• Connect the unit and the digital audio device by using either an  
optical digital cable or a coaxial digital cable.  
• It is not recommended to use the digital jacks for dubbing.  
When recording the sounds (DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD or  
Audio CD) played back on the unit, record them through the  
analog jacks.  
• Depending on the disc, no signal may be output from the  
DIGITAL OUT. Make an analog connection in this case.  
• Set [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] in the [AUDIO] preference  
display correctly according to the connected digital audio  
equipment. If setting made for [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] is  
incorrect, loud noise may be generated causing damage to  
the speakers (see page 23).  
Digital equipment  
IN  
OPTICAL  
IN  
L
A
DIGIT  
AXIAL  
CO  
LEFT  
D
DV  
Coaxial digital cable  
(not supplied)  
RIGHT  
When using the DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL) jack, remove the  
protection cap. Do not lose the  
removed cap.  
When the DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL) jack is not used,  
replace the protection cap in the  
jack.  
L
A
P
MPU LINK  
CO  
AV  
C
S
T
N
SIGNAL  
OR  
VIDEO  
SELECT  
T
T
U
O
O
O
E
ID  
V
Optical digital cable  
(not supplied)  
T
N
E
N
O
P
M
PR  
O
C
PB  
U
L
A
IT  
Y
IG  
D
VIDEO  
OPTICAL  
A
E
R
T
Audio cable (not supplied)  
AXIAL  
/S  
M
C
P
LEFT  
T
U
RIGHT  
O
IO  
D
U
A
S-VIDE
T
U
O
O
E
ID  
V
The unit  
4
Preparations  
Selecting NTSC or PAL  
Set the VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR on the rear panel to “NTSC”  
or “PALto match the color system of your TV. Make sure that the  
color system of a DVD VIDEO/SVCD/video CD disc labeled on  
the package matches your TV.  
If you use a multi-color system TV, you can play discs recorded  
on both PAL and NTSC systems by setting the VIDEO SIGNAL  
SELECTOR appropriately.  
Using the remote control unit  
To install batteries  
Open the compartment cover, and place the two supplied  
R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) batteries in the remote control unit  
according to the polarity markings (“+” and “–”) inside the  
compartment. Then replace the cover.  
NTSC  
PAL  
VIDEO SIGNAL  
SELECTOR  
NOTE  
Change the VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR position in stop mode  
or with no disc inserted. The changed setting is not effective if  
you change the selector position in playback mode.  
The batteries will last about six months with normal use.  
If the functions of the remote control unit become erratic,  
repalace the batteries.  
Connecting the power cord  
When all the audio/video connections have been made, connect  
the AC power plug to the wall outlet. Make sure that the plugs are  
inserted firmly.  
Precautions of the safe use of batteries  
The STANDBY indicator lights in red.  
Observe the following precautions for the safe use of batteries. If  
they are used improperly their lives will be shortened, they may  
burst or their contents may leak.  
Warning  
• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it is not  
going to be used for a long period of time.  
• Disconnect the power cord:  
• Remove dead batteries and dispose of them properly.  
• Never leave dead batteries lying around, take them apart, mix  
them with other refuse, or throw them into an incinerator.  
• Never touch liquid that has leaked out of a battery.  
• Do not mix new and old batteries, or batteries of different types,  
when replacing them.  
- if you are not going to use the unit for a long time.  
- before cleaning the unit.  
- before moving the unit.  
• Do not:  
- connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands.  
- pull the power cord when disconnecting it, as this may  
damage the cord and cause fire, electric shock, or other  
accidents.  
Remote sensor  
Point the top of the remote control unit toward the remote sensor  
as directly as possible. If you operate it from a diagonal position,  
the operating range (approx. 5 m) may be shorter.  
Caution  
• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy  
on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.  
• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power  
cord replaced with a new one.  
Remote sensor  
5
Basic operations  
Initial setup  
STANDBY indicator  
0 7 3  
When you turn on the unit for the first time after purchase, the  
following message appears on the TV screen.  
EXECUTE DVD PLAYER SETUP? - BASIC PICTURE/AUDIO  
SETTING  
STANDBY/ON  
YES - PRESS ENTER NO - CANCEL  
You can set the display language, TV monitor type and digital  
output before using the unit, by following the procedure below.  
OPEN/CLOSE  
STANDBY/ON  
1 Press ENTER.  
The first page of the DVD PLAYER SET UP display appears.  
The pull-down menu of the [ON SCREEN LANGUAGE] is  
already open.  
ENTER  
5//2/3  
CHOICE  
3
7
DVD PLAYER SET UP  
MENU LANGUAGE  
AUDIO LANGUAGE  
SUBTITLE  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
DIMMER  
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
CHINESE  
SPANISH  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE options  
About invalid operation icon  
When you press a button, and if the unit does not accept its  
operation, appears on your TV screen. Operations are  
occasionally unacceptable even if is not displayed.  
Note that some operations may not be accepted. For example,  
some discs may not allow rapid advance/reverse or slow-  
motion playback.  
2 Press 5/to select the desired language.  
You can select the on-screen language for the preference  
displays, etc. from among ENGLISH, CHINESE and  
SPANISH.  
3 Press ENTER.  
The second page is shown, in which the pull-down menu of  
the [MONITOR TYPE] is already open.  
Turning on/off the unit  
DVD PLAYER SET UP  
Press STANDBY/ON  
on the remote control  
MONITOR TYPE  
PICTURE SOURCE  
SCREEN SAVER  
4:3 L.B.  
16:9 NORMAL  
16:9 AUTO  
unit or press  
panel.  
STANDBY/ON on the front  
4:3 LB  
4:3 PS  
16:9 MULTI NORMAL  
16:9 MULTI AUTO  
4:3 MULTI LB  
4:3 MULTI PS  
The STANDBY indicator on the front panel, which lights in  
red during standby, goes off.  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
The opening display appears on the TV screen, and the following  
messages may appear at the bottom of the opening display.  
MONITOR TYPE options  
4 Press 5/to select the desired monitor type.  
For a normal (conventional) TV, select [4:3 LB] or [4:3 PS].  
For a wide-screen TV, select [16:9 NORMAL] or [16:9 AUTO]  
(see page 22) .  
NOW READING  
5 Press ENTER.  
The third page is shown, in which the pull-down menu of the  
[DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] is already open.  
Message area  
DVD PLAYER SET UP  
• NOW READING (The unit is reading the disc information.)  
• REGION CODE ERROR! (The region code of the DVD VIDEO  
disc does not match the unit. The disc cannot be played back.)  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
ANALOG DOWN MIX  
D RANGE CONTROL  
OUTPUT LEVEL  
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM  
PCM ONLY  
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM  
STREAM/PCM  
• OPEN  
• CLOSE  
• NO DISC  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
NOTE  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT options  
Even if you turn off the unit, the unit is not disconnected from the  
AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet. This  
state is called standby mode. In this state, the unit consumes a  
very small amount of power.  
6
Basic operations  
6 Press 5/to select a desired digital output  
signal type.  
Basic playback  
Set this item correctly when you connect the unit to an  
external surround decoder or D/A converter. (If you do not  
connect the unit to such a device, you do not have to set this  
item.)  
• When connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder, select  
[DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM].  
• When connecting to a DTS decoder, select [STREAM/  
PCM].  
• When connecting to other digital device, select [PCM  
ONLY].  
1 Press 0to open the disc tray.  
2 Place a disc in the disc tray.  
With the label side up  
7 Press ENTER.  
The TV screen returns to the opening display.  
To bring up the DVD PLAYER SET UP display later  
Press CHOICE for a few seconds until the DVD PLAYER SET UP  
display appears.  
E
IV  
S
S
RE  
G
O
PR  
To insert an 8-cm disc, place it in the inner recess.  
To change the brightness of the display window  
Press DIMMER.  
You can select the display window brightness from three levels.  
3 Press 3.  
The unit starts playback from the beginning.  
If a menu is shown on the TV screen  
When inserting a DVD VIDEO, SVCD or Video CD disc, a menu  
may be shown on the TV screen. From the menu, you can select  
a desired item to be played back.  
For DVD VIDEO  
1 Press 5//2/3to select a desired item.  
2 Press ENTER.  
The unit starts playback of the selected item.  
For SVCD/Video CD  
Press the numeric buttons to select a desired item.  
The unit starts playback of the selected item.  
NOTES  
• Do not insert an unplayable disc (see page 2).  
• When inserting a disc on the disc tray, be sure to position the  
disc inside the recess. Otherwise, the disc may be damaged  
when the disc tray is closed, or you may not be able to remove  
the disc from the unit.  
About PBC (Playback Control)  
Some SVCD/Video CD discs support the PBC function.  
The PBC function allows you to enjoy menu-driven operation  
and high-resolution still images which have a resolution four  
times greater than moving pictures.  
To play a PBC-compatible SVCD/Video CD disc without  
activating the PBC function, press the numeric buttons  
instead of 3to start playback.  
To activate the PBC function again,  
1) press TOP MENU or MENU,  
or  
2) press 7to stop playback, then press 3.  
7
Basic operations  
To stop playback completely  
QUICK PLAYBACK  
Press 7.  
0 7 38  
Hint  
If you press 0during playback, the unit stops playback and  
opens the disc tray.  
To stop playback temporarily  
4 ¢  
Press 8.  
To resume playback, press 3. (See the following item.)  
DISPLAY  
About On-screen guide icons  
You may see the following icons displayed over the picture.  
They have the following meanings.  
: Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded from  
multiple angles (see page 15).  
ON SCREEN  
4
7
¢
8
1
¡
: Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded with  
multiple audio languages (see page 15).  
3
: Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded with  
multiple subtitle languages (see page 15).  
To check the playback status  
Resuming playback  
You can see the current selection number (the title/chapter  
number for DVD VIDEO or track number for SVCD/Video CD/  
Audio CD), time information (the track or chapter time while  
stopped, or elapsed track or chapter time during playback) and  
the transport status (stop, playback, pause, etc.) on the TV  
screen.  
The unit can memorize the position on a disc where you interrupt  
playback, and resume playback from that position later.  
There are three resume modes; ON, OFF and DISC RESUME.  
The mode is initially set to ON when you purchased the unit.  
You can select the mode using the preference display (see  
page 23).  
Press ON SCREEN.  
Example: for DVD VIDEO  
Current transport  
status  
Current chapter  
number  
Transfer rate  
When the resume mode is “ON”  
When you press 7, the unit stops playback and memorizes the  
interrupted position. The TV screen shows [RESUME STOP] and  
the [RESUME] indicator lights up in the display window.  
The memory of the interrupted position is not cleared if you turn  
off the unit.  
TITLE 33 CHAP 33 TOTAL 1:25:58  
8.5Mbps  
Current title number  
Current chapter  
time  
When you turn off the unit after setting the resume function,  
simply press 3. The unit is turned on, and playback starts from  
the interrupted position. If you turn on the unit by pressing  
STANDBY/ON then press 3, playback starts from the beginning  
of the disc.  
Note that pressing ON SCREEN again brings up the menu bar  
under the status bar, from which you can access various  
functions. See page 17 for details about the menu bar.  
To turn off the status bar  
Press ON SCREEN repeatedly until the status bar goes off.  
Note that the memory is cleared if you open the disc tray.  
When the resume mode is “DISC RESUME”  
When you press 7, the unit stops playback and memorizes the  
interrupted position. The TV screen shows [RESUME STOP] and  
the [RESUME] indicator lights up in the display window.  
To change the display window contents  
Press DISPLAY.  
Example: for DVD VIDEO  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the total time display and the  
title/chapter number display appear alternately.  
The memory of the interrupted position is not cleared if you open  
the disc tray or turn off the unit.  
Hint  
The unit memorizes interrupted positions for the last 30 discs  
played. Storing a new interrupted position will erase the  
interrupted position stored for the first disc.  
Title number  
Total time  
Chapter number  
To clear the memory  
Press 7while the disc is stopped.  
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Basic operations  
NOTES  
To resume playback  
• x1.5 Quick Playback can also be achieved by pressing ¡  
once. (See next section.)  
• At the x1.5 Quick Playback mode, the digital sound is output in  
stereo linear PCM format. Note that the sound of a DTS-  
encoded DVD VIDEO disc is not output.  
When the resume mode is “ON”  
While the disc you interrupted playback is  
• Depending on a disc, the sound may not be in tune, or the  
sound quality may alter during the x1.5 Quick Playback mode.  
still on the disc tray, press 3.  
The unit resumes playback from the position where playback  
was interrupted. The TV screen shows [RESUME PLAY].  
To play back from the beginning  
Press 7before pressing 3to start playback.  
To advance or reverse playback rapidly  
while monitoring  
When the resume mode is “DISC RESUME”  
1 Press 0to insert a disc for which the unit has  
stored an interrupted position.  
During playback, press ¡or 1on the  
The TV screen shows [RESUME STOP].  
remote control unit.  
2 Press 3.  
You can select from 1.5 times, 5 times, 20 times and 60 times  
normal speed. Pressing 3returns the unit to normal  
playback.  
The TV screen shows [RESUME PLAY] and the unit resumes  
playback from the position where playback was interrupted.  
During playback, hold down ¢or 4.  
Playback is advanced or reversed at 5 times normal speed.  
To play back from the beginning  
After inserting the disc, press 7before pressing 3to start  
playback.  
NOTE  
NOTES  
During rapid playback, the sound will be muted except when  
playing an Audio CD, and when playing a DVD VIDEO or Video  
CD at 1.5 times normal speed.  
• If you change the [RESUME] setting from [DISC RESUME] to  
[OFF] or [ON], you cannot resume playback of a disc whose  
“resuming” position is stored. However, when you again set  
[RESUME] to [DISC RESUME], you will then be able to resume  
playback of the disc.  
• If you interrupt the playback of a disc for which an interrupted  
position has already been stored, the memory will be updated  
with the new interrupted position.  
To advance a still picture frame by frame  
• For a double-sided DVD VIDEO disc, the unit regards each side  
as a different disc. Therefore, to resume playback of such a  
disc, the disc must be inserted with the same side down.  
• When the unit memorizes an interrupted point for a disc, it also  
memorizes Audio, Subtitle and Angle settings.  
While paused, press 8.  
Each time you press 8, the still picture advances to the next  
frame.  
• The unit may not resume playback exactly from the intterupted  
point. In the case of an SVCD/Video CD disc with PBC function,  
the unit may resume playback from a point slightly earlier or  
later than the point where playback was interrupted.  
Pressing 3returns to normal playback.  
To play back in slow motion  
Various speed playback  
You can select from 1/32 times, 1/16 times, 1/4 times and 1/2  
times normal speed.  
x1.5 Quick Playback with sound  
During playback, press 8, then press ¡(to  
play forward slow motion), or 1(to play  
reverse slow motion, for DVD VIDEO disc  
only).  
During playback, press QUICK PLAYBACK on  
the unit.  
The lamp on the QUICK PLAYBACK button turns on, and the  
disc is played back at about 1.5 times normal speed.  
The sound is not muted, and the subtitle does not go off.  
Pressing 3returns to normal playback.  
NOTES  
• During slow motion playback, the sound will be muted.  
• Reverse slow motion playback is not possible for an SVCD and  
Video CD.  
To return to the normal playback  
Press QUICK PLAYBACK again.  
The lamp on the button goes off.  
9
Basic operations  
Locating the beginning of a scene or  
song  
4 ¢  
For DVD VIDEO: During playback, you can skip a chapter or title,  
depending on the disc configuration.  
For SVCD/Video CD: During playback without PBC function, you  
can skip a track.  
For Audio CD: During playback or while in stop mode, you can  
skip a track.  
Numeric buttons  
To skip forward, press ¢.  
To skip backward, press 4.  
4
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Using the numeric buttons  
For DVD VIDEO/Audio CD: During playback or while in stop  
mode  
For SVCD/Video CD: During playback without PBC function or  
while in stop mode  
Press the numeric buttons to specify the  
number.  
To select 5: press 5.  
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.  
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.  
To replay the previous scenes (One touch  
replay function)  
The unit starts playback from the beginning of the selection.  
NOTES  
During DVD VIDEO playback, press  
.
• Depending on the disc type and the unit status, what is  
specified differs:  
The playback position moves back 10 seconds before the  
current position.  
Unit status  
Disc type  
What is specified  
NOTES  
• This function works only within the same title, though it works  
between chapters.  
While stopped  
DVD VIDEO  
title  
• This function may not work with some DVD VIDEO discs.  
SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD track  
During playback DVD VIDEO chapter  
SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD track  
• During DVD VIDEO playback, if a menu is shown on the TV  
screen, the numeric buttons may be used for selecting an item  
in the menu.  
About screen saver function  
A television monitor may have an image burned into it if a static  
image is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the unit  
automatically activates the screen saver function if a static  
picture, such as an on-screen display or menu, is displayed for  
over 5 minutes.  
When the screen saver function is activated, the TV screen  
gets darker.  
Pressing any buttons will release the screen saver function.  
10  
Advanced operations  
Locating a desired scene from the menu of  
a SVCD/Video CD with PBC  
Numeric buttons  
Some SVCD/Video CD discs support the PBC function. PBC is  
an abbreviation of “Playback Control.Some SVCD/Video CD  
discs recorded with PBC have their own menus, such as a list of  
the songs of the disc. You can locate a specific scene by using  
the PBC menu.  
RETURN  
TOPMENU  
5//2/3  
TITLE/GROUP  
MENU  
ENTER  
4
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1 In stop mode, press 3or TOP MENU.  
3
A disc menu appears on the TV screen.  
2 Press the numeric buttons to select the  
desired item.  
To select 5: press 5.  
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.  
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.  
The unit starts playback of the selected item.  
To return to the menu, press RETURN.  
Hint  
Playing from a specific position  
If something like [NEXT] or [PREVIOUS] appears on the TV  
screen, pressing ¢advances to the next page, and pressing  
4returns to the previous page.  
Locating a desired scene from the DVD  
menu  
Specifying a desired title  
DVD VIDEO discs generally have their own menus which show  
the disc contents. These menus contain various items such as  
titles of movies, names of songs, or artist information, and display  
them on the TV screen. You can locate a desired scene using the  
DVD menu.  
1 During playback, press TITLE/GROUP.  
[--] is shown in the title display area of the display window.  
2 Press the numeric buttons to specify a title to  
1 While a DVD VIDEO disc is inserted, press  
TOP MENU or MENU.  
be played.  
To select 5: press 5.  
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.  
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.  
The menu appears on the TV screen.  
2 Press 5//2/3to select a desired item, then  
press ENTER.  
The unit starts playback from the specified title.  
The unit starts playback of the selected item.  
NOTE  
Hints  
This function may not work with some DVD VIDEO discs.  
• Some DVD VIDEO discs may also have a different menu which  
appears when MENU is pressed.  
• See the instructions of each DVD VIDEO disc for its particular  
menu.  
• With some discs, you can select items by entering the  
corresponding number using the numeric buttons, which may  
cause the unit to automatically start playback.  
NOTE  
The MENU button does not work while stopped.  
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Advanced operations  
3 Press the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter  
the desired time.  
The specified time is displayed in the pull-down menu.  
Numeric buttons  
Example (for DVD VIDEO)  
To play back from 2(H):34(M):00(S)  
Press 2, 3, then 4.  
CANCEL  
TIME 2:34:__  
Example (for SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD)  
To play back from 23(M):40(S)  
Press 2, 3, then 4.  
5//2/3  
ON SCREEN  
ENTER  
7
3
TIME  
23:4_  
You do not have to press “0” to enter the trailing zeros (for the  
last two digits in the example above).  
To correct a mistake  
Press 2repeatedly to move back to the digit where you  
entered a wrong number, and reenter the correct one.  
4 Press ENTER.  
Locating a desired position in the current  
title or track (Time search)  
The unit starts playback from the specified time.  
To dismiss the menu bar  
Press ON SCREEN.  
You can play a disc from the desired position by specifying the  
time from the beginning of the current title (for DVD VIDEO) or  
the disc (for SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD).  
Hint  
“10” and “+10” buttons are not used with this function.  
NOTES  
For DVD VIDEO/Audio CD: During playback or while in stop  
• Some DVD VIDEO discs do not contain time information, and  
the time search function cannot be used.  
• The time search function cannot be used during program  
playback.  
mode  
For SVCD/Video CD: In any condition except SVCD/Video CD  
playback with PBC  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
The menu bar appears on the TV screen.  
Changing the playback order  
2 Press 2/3to move  
to  
, then press  
ENTER.  
The pull-down menu for entering time appears.  
To play back in a specific order (Program  
play)  
Screen example for DVD VIDEO  
TITLE 33 CHAP 33 TOTAL 1:25:58  
8.5Mbps  
OFF  
CHAP.  
1/3  
1/5  
1/3  
TIME _:__:__  
By programming tracks, you can play up to 99 tracks in any order.  
You may program the same track more than once.  
Screen example for Audio CD  
1 In stop mode, press ON SCREEN twice.  
TRACK 33 TIME  
25:58  
The menu bar appears on the TV screen.  
OFF  
PROG. RND.  
TIME __:__  
PROG.  
2 Press 2/3to move  
to  
.
Screen example for Audio CD  
TRACK 33 TIME 25:58  
OFF  
PROG. RND.  
3 Press ENTER.  
The program table appears.  
The PROG indicator lights up in the display window.  
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Advanced operations  
4 Press the numeric buttons to specify tracks  
To play back in random order (Random play)  
in the desired order.  
To select 5: press 5.  
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.  
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.  
1 In stop mode, press ON SCREEN twice.  
The total program time  
The menu bar appears on the TV screen.  
RND.  
2 Press 2/3to move  
to  
.
Total Program Time  
00:25:12  
PROGRAM  
Screen example for Audio CD  
No.  
TrackDisc  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2
3
7
4
3
5
6
1
5
4
2
3
4
6
TRACK 33 TIME 25:58  
OFF  
PROG. RND.  
3 Press ENTER.  
The unit starts random playback.  
With an SVCD/Video CD disc, the menu bar is automatically  
dismissed.  
10  
USE NUMERIC KEYS TO PROGRAM TRACKS.  
CANCEL DELETES THE LAST STEP. 7DELETES ALL.  
During random playback, the RND indicator lights up in the  
display window.  
After playing all tracks of the disc, the unit stops the disc and  
exits the random playback mode.  
Selected track number  
To correct the program  
To stop and quit random playback  
Press 7. The unit stops playback and exits the random playback  
mode.  
Press 5/to move  
to the track to be corrected, then  
press CANCEL. The track is erased and the subsequent  
programmed tracks move up.  
Pressing 7clears all the programmed tracks.  
5 Press 3to start program playback.  
With an Audio CD disc, the program table remains on the TV  
screen during program playback. (Pressing ON SCREEN  
brings up the status bar.)  
When all of the programmed tracks have finished playback,  
the unit stops and the program table appears again.  
Note that the program remains.  
• During program playback, you cannot edit the program  
contents.  
To check the program contents  
During playback, press 7. Playback stops and the program table  
is shown.  
When the unit is playing back an Audio CD and the program table  
is not shown, you can bring up the table by carrying out steps 1 to  
3.  
During SVCD/Video CD playback, you can check the program  
contents via the menu bar.  
To stop program playback  
Press 7.  
To clear the program  
While stopped and the program table is shown, press 7.  
To exit the program mode  
After clearing the program, press ON SCREEN.  
NOTE  
When the disc tray is opened or the unit is turned off, the program  
is cleared.  
13  
Advanced operations  
To repeat a desired part (A-B repeat  
playback)  
First make sure:  
• The unit is in playback mode except SVCD/Video CD playback  
with PBC.  
5//2/3  
ON SCREEN  
ENTER  
7
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
3
The menu bar appears on the TV screen.  
REPEAT  
AUDIO  
ANGLE  
2 Press 2/3to move  
to  
, then press  
SUBTITLE  
ENTER.  
The pull-down menu for repeat mode selection appears.  
3 Press 5/to select [A-B].  
4 Press ENTER at the beginning of the part you  
want to repeat (point A).  
The pull down menu disappears.  
Repeat playback  
A-  
The repeat icon shows  
.
5 Press ENTER at the end of the part you want  
To repeat the current selection or all tracks  
to repeat (point B).  
A-B  
The repeat icon shows  
.
The unit locates “A” and starts repeat playback between “A”  
and “B.”  
For DVD VIDEO: During playback  
For SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD: In any condition except SVCD/  
Video CD playback with PBC  
The [  
] indicator lights in the display window.  
To quit A-B repeat playback  
Press REPEAT.  
If you press REPEAT in stop mode, press 3to start  
playback.  
A-B  
Press 2/3to move  
to  
, and press ENTER. The A-  
B repeat mode turns off, then normal playback continues.  
Each time you press REPEAT, the repeat mode cycles  
among All repeat, Repeat 1 and off.  
The indication on the display window shows the selected  
repeat mode.  
NOTE  
The A and B points must be set in the same title/track.  
: Repeats the current title for DVD VIDEO or all tracks  
for SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD.  
1: Repeats the current chapter for DVD VIDEO or the  
current track for SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD.  
No indication: The repeat mode is off.  
A window which indicates the current repeat mode will be  
displayed on the TV screen. The mode indication on the window  
is same as the one on the menu bar.  
(Repeat mode example on the TV screen)  
CHAP  
To stop repeat playback  
Press 7.  
When a DVD VIDEO disc is set, the unit stops playback and quits  
the repeat mode.  
When an SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD disc is set, the unit stops  
playback but does not quit the repeat mode.  
To quit repeat playback  
Press REPEAT until the repeat mode indicator goes off in the  
display window.  
Hint  
When the program playback mode is active with an SVCD, Video  
CD or Audio CD, the repeat mode changes in the same manner.  
Note, however, that in the “  
” mode the unit repeats all the  
programmed tracks instead of all tracks on the disc.  
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Advanced operations  
2 Press 5/or AUDIO to select the desired  
audio.  
Changing the language, sound and  
scene angle  
Each time you press 5/or AUDIO, the audio changes.  
For DVD VIDEO (example)  
1/3 ENGLISH  
2/3 FRENCH  
3/3 SPANISH  
L- 2 R-2  
To select the subtitle language (SUBTITLE)  
For SVCD  
ST1  
ST2  
L- 1  
L
R-1  
Some DVD VIDEO and SVCD discs contain more than one  
subtitle language. You can choose a desired one from them.  
For Video CD  
ST (Stereo)  
R
Hint  
At the beginning of the part where the subtitles are recorded,  
appears on the TV screen (except when the [ON SCREEN  
GUIDE] preference is set to [OFF]).  
3 Press ENTER.  
You can hear the selected audio.  
The audio selection window is dismissed.  
1 During playback, press SUBTITLE.  
NOTES  
The subtitle selection window appears on the TV screen.  
• The audio selection window will automatically disappear if you  
do not change the audio for several seconds.  
1/3  
• For DVD VIDEO, the selected language may be abbreviated on  
the TV screen. See “Appendix B: Table of languages and their  
abbreviations” on page 31.  
ENGLISH  
2 Press 5/or SUBTITLE to select the subtitle.  
Each time you press 5/or SUBTITLE, the subtitle  
To select a scene angle of DVD VIDEO  
(ANGLE)  
language changes.  
3 Press ENTER.  
Subtitles are displayed in the selected language.  
The subtitle selection window is dismissed.  
NOTES  
You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD VIDEO disc  
contains “multi-angle” parts, where multiple cameras were used  
to shoot the same scene from different angles.  
• An SVCD disc can have up to four subtitles. Pressing 5/∞  
cycles through those channels regardless of whether the  
subtitles are recorded or not.  
• The Subtitle selection window will automatically disappear if  
you do not change the subtitle for several seconds.  
• For DVD VIDEO, the selected language may be abbreviated on  
the TV screen. See “Appendix B: Table of languages and their  
abbreviations” on page 31.  
Hint  
At the beginning of a “multi-angle” part,  
appears on the TV  
screen (except when the [ON SCREEN GUIDE] preference is set  
to [OFF]).  
1 During playback, press ANGLE.  
The angle selection window appears on the TV screen.  
To change the audio language or sound  
(AUDIO)  
1/3  
1
2 Press 5/or ANGLE to select the desired  
angle.  
The audio selection setting allows you to change the audio  
language of a movie, or to listen to karaoke with or without the  
vocal.  
Each time you press 5/or ANGLE, the angle changes.  
3 Press ENTER.  
Hint  
You can see the picture from the selected angle.  
The angle selection window is dismissed.  
At the beginning of the part where multiple audio tracks are  
recorded,  
appears on the TV screen (except when the [ON  
SCREEN GUIDE] preference is set to [OFF]).  
NOTE  
The angle selection window will automatically disappear if you do  
not change the angle for several seconds.  
1 During playback, press AUDIO.  
The audio selection window appears on the TV screen.  
1/3  
ENGLISH  
15  
Advanced operations  
2 Press 2/3to select the desired preset.  
Each time you press the button, the VFP mode changes as  
follows.  
Set the video type most suitable to the current program or the  
room conditions.  
NORMAL  
CINEMA  
USER 1  
USER 2  
5//2/3  
ON SCREEN  
VFP  
ENTER  
Selected preset  
3D PHONIC  
ZOOM  
USER 1  
GAMMA  
+
+
4
4
BRIGHTNESS  
CONTRAST  
+13  
SATURATION +13  
TINT  
+13  
SHARPNESS  
Y DELAY  
+
+
3
2
Special picture/sound effect  
Parameter  
To zoom in pictures  
[NORMAL]: for watching TV in a general room.  
[CINEMA]: for watching a movie software in a room with  
suppressed light.  
[USER 1] [USER 2]: you can adjust parameters that affect  
the picture character and store the settings as a user  
preset. See the next step.  
1 During playback or while paused, press  
ZOOM.  
3 To define a user setting, press 5/to select a  
Pressing ZOOM causes the unit to zoom in on the image.  
At the top left of the screen, the information for the current  
magnification appears for about 5 seconds.  
Each time you press ZOOM, the magnification is doubled (up  
to 64 times).  
parameter to be edited from the following.  
• GAMMA  
Adjust this if the neutral color is bright or dark. The  
brightness of dark and bright portion is maintained.  
Available range: –4 (darkest) to +4 (brightest)  
• BRIGHTNESS  
ZOOM x 4  
Adjust this if the picture is bright or dark on the whole.  
Available range: –16 (darkest) to +16 (brightest)  
• CONTRAST  
Adjust this if the far and near position is unnatural.  
Available range: –16 to +16  
• SATURATION  
Adjust this if the picture is whitish or blackish.  
Available range: –16 (blackest) to +16 (whitest)  
• TINT  
When a picture of a DVD VIDEO disc is viewed on a normal  
TV screen (4:3, Letter Box), black bars may appear at the top  
and bottom of the screen. In this case, if you select the  
“ZOOM × 1.8” mode, the black bars become almost invisible.  
When a 1:2.35 or 1:1.85 DVD VIDEO source is played back,  
however, the black bars are visible on the screen.  
Adjust this if the appearance of flesh tone is unnatural.  
Available range: –16 to +16  
• SHARPNESS  
Adjust this if the picture is indistinct.  
2 Press 5//2/3to move the zoomed position.  
To return to the normal playback  
Press ENTER.  
Available range: 0 to +3  
• Y DELAY  
Adjust this if the picture looks separately/overlapped.  
Available range: –2 to +2  
NOTE  
While zoomed, the picture may look coarse.  
4 Press ENTER.  
A window for setting parameters appears.  
To adjust the picture character (VFP)  
SATURATION  
+ 4  
Selected parameter  
The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function allows you to adjust the  
picture character according to the type of programming, picture  
tone or personal preferences.  
5 Press 5/to adjust the level of the  
parameter.  
1 During playback, press VFP.  
The higher value enhances the effect.  
The VFP mode selection window appears on the TV screen.  
6 Press ENTER.  
Repeat steps 3 to 6 if you want to set other parameters.  
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Advanced operations  
To dismiss the VFP mode selection window  
Press VFP.  
Menu bar functions  
NOTES  
• The window for VFP mode selection and parameter setting  
disappear if no operation is made for about 10 seconds.  
• While zoomed, the VFP function cannot be used.  
To bring up the menu bar  
1 When a disc is inserted, press ON SCREEN.  
A status bar for the type of disc inserted will appear on the TV  
screen.  
To simulate surround sound (3D PHONIC)  
See page 8 for details about the status bar.  
2 Press ON SCREEN again.  
A menu bar for the type of disc inserted will appear under the  
status bar.  
Using the 3D PHONIC function, you can get a simulated  
surround effect from your stereo system.  
(for DVD VIDEO)  
1 During playback, press 3D PHONIC.  
TITLE 33 CHAP 33 TOTAL 1:25:58  
8.5Mbps  
The 3D PHONIC window appears on the TV screen.  
OFF  
CHAP.  
1/3  
1/5  
1/3  
2 Press 2/3to select the desired mode.  
(for SVCD)  
Each time you press the button, the 3D PHONIC mode  
changes as follows:  
TRACK 33 TIME  
25:58  
OFF  
PROG. RND.  
PROG. RND.  
PROG. RND.  
ST1  
-/4  
ACTION  
DRAMA  
THEATER  
NONE  
(for Video CD)  
TRACK 33 TIME  
25:58  
ACTION  
4
OFF  
ST  
(for Audio CD)  
Selected effect mode  
TRACK 33 TIME 25:58  
• ACTION  
OFF  
Suitable for action movies and sports programs in which the  
sound source moves.  
• DRAMA  
Natural and warm sound. You can enjoy movies in a relaxed  
mood.  
• THEATER  
To dismiss the menu bar and status bar  
Press ON SCREEN.  
You can enjoy sound effects like in a theater.  
3 Press 5/to adjust the effect level.  
Basic operation procedure  
You can set the effect level from [1] to [5].  
The higher value enhances the effect.  
1 Press 2/3to select the icon you want to  
work with.  
To dismiss the 3D PHONIC window  
The selected icon is pointed by  
.
Press 3D PHONIC.  
2 Press ENTER.  
With many icons, an appropriate pull-down window appears,  
however, there are some exceptions.  
NOTES  
• The 3D PHONIC window disappears if no operation is made for  
about 10 seconds.  
NOTES  
• The 3D PHONIC function works correctly only when playing  
back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with Dolby Digital.  
• When playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with Dolby  
Digital that does not contain the rear signal, you can change the  
3D PHONIC setting, but you will not be able to achieve a correct  
3D effect.  
• A mark or text on the menu icon for the function or mode  
currently selected is shown in green.  
• Some functions are not available during playback. (You cannot  
move  
to the associated icon when it is not available.)  
• The 3D PHONIC function does not affect the Dolby Digital  
bitstream signal from the DIGITAL OUT jack.  
• When the 3D PHONIC function is active, the [ANALOG DOWN  
MIX] setting in the [AUDIO] setting display is not available.  
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Advanced operations  
Menu bar functions for DVD VIDEO  
Menu bar functions for SVCD/Video CD/  
Audio CD  
Time mode selection  
During playback, selects the time mode shown in the display  
window and in the status bar.  
Time mode selection  
Selects the time mode shown in the display window and in the  
status bar.  
Press ENTER to select the time mode from the following.  
• TOTAL: Current title elapsed time  
T.REM: Current title remaining time  
• TIME: Current chapter elapsed time  
• REM: Current chapter remaining time  
Press ENTER to select the time mode from the following.  
• TIME: Current track elepsed time  
• REM: Current track remaining time (while in stop mode,  
current track total time)  
• TOTAL: Disc elapsed time  
T.REM: Disc remaining time (while in stop mode, disc total time)  
Repeat mode (See also page 14)  
Selects the repeat mode during playback.  
Repeat mode (See also page 14)  
Selects the repeat mode.  
1. Open the pull-down window.  
2. Press 5/to select the repeat mode from the following.  
• CHAPTER: Current chapter repeat  
1. Open the pull-down window.  
2. Press 5/to select the repeat mode from the following.  
• TRACK: Current track repeat  
• TITLE:  
• A-B:  
Current title repeat  
A-B repeat  
• OFF:  
Repeat mode deactivated  
• ALL:  
• A-B:  
• OFF:  
All track repeat  
A-B repeat  
Repeat mode deactivated  
3. Press ENTER to make the selected repeat function active.  
3. Press ENTER to make the selected repeat function active.  
Time search (See also page 12)  
Specifies a time from the beginning of the current title as the  
point from which to begin playback.  
Time search (See also page 12)  
Specifies a time from the beginning of the disc as the point from  
which to begin playback.  
CHAP.  
Chapter search  
During playback, specifies a desired chapter to be played back  
from.  
PROG.  
Program playback (See also pages 12 and 13)  
While stopped, specifies the playback order of tracks.  
1. Open the pull-down window.  
2. Press numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter a desired chapter  
number. (For example, to specify “10,press 1, then 0.)  
3. Press ENTER to begin playback from the specified chapter.  
RND.  
Random playback (See also page 13)  
While stopped, activates random playback.  
Audio selection (See also page 15)  
During playback, selects the audio language or sound track.  
Audio selection (See also page 15)  
During SVCD/Video CD playback, selects the audio channel(s).  
1. Open the pull-down window.  
2. Press 5/to select a desired audio language or sound track.  
3. Press ENTER to begin playback with the selected audio.  
1. Open the pull-down window.  
2. Press 5/to select a desired audio channel(s).  
3. Press ENTER to play back with the selected audio channel(s).  
Subtitle selection (See also page 15)  
During playback, selects the subtitle language.  
Subtitle selection (See also page 15)  
During SVCD playback, selects the subtitle.  
1. Open the pull-down window.  
2. Press 5/to select a desired subtitle language.  
3. Press ENTER to begin playback with the selected subtitle.  
1. Open the pull-down window.  
2. Press 5/to select a desired subtitle.  
3. Press ENTER to begin playback with the selected subtitle.  
Angle selection (See also page 15)  
During playback, selects a desired scene angle in a multi-angle  
part.  
1. Open the pull-down window.  
2. Press 5/to select a scene angle.  
3. Press ENTER to begin playback with the selected scene angle.  
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MP3 disc playback  
Basic operations  
Use the following buttons to control MP3 disc playback.  
ENTER: Starts playback while stopped.  
3:  
7:  
8:  
Starts playback while stopped or paused.  
Stops playback.  
Pauses playback.  
4/¢: Skips back or forward a track during playback.  
Selects the previous or next track while stopped.  
2
ENTER  
4
5/∞  
If you press 3during playback, or press 7to stop playback  
followed by 3, the unit starts playback from the beginning of the  
current track.  
¢
7
8
3
NOTES  
• The unit does not support “packet writing (UDF format)” discs.  
• The unit does not support the ID3 tag.  
• The unit supports discs recorded with multiple sessions.  
• Some discs may not play due to disc characteristics or  
recording conditions.  
• Programmed and random playback functions do not work with  
MP3 discs.  
• The unit only can play back tracks with the following file  
extensions; “.MP3,.Mp3,.mp3” and “.mP3.”  
• Time required for reading the disc contents may vary for  
different discs, depending on the numbers of groups (folders)  
and tracks (files) recorded, etc.  
You cannot advance or reverse playback by pressing ¡or  
1, or by holding down ¢or 4during MP3 disc playback.  
Operations  
The unit can play back MP3 files on a personally recorded CD-R/  
RW disc or commercially available CD. We refer to a disc that  
contains MP3 files as an “MP3 disc” in this manual.  
Selecting the desired group and track  
When inserting an MP3 disc, after the disc contents are read, the  
MP3 CONTROL display automatically appears on the TV screen.  
You can specify the desired group/track from the display using  
the following procedure.  
About MP3 discs  
On an MP3 disc, each song is recorded as a file (track). Files are  
sometimes grouped into folders by artists, album, etc.  
• Each file is regarded as a track.  
• A folder which has one or more files is regarded as a group.  
• A folder which does not directly contain any tracks is ignored.  
• Files which do not belong to any folder are grouped into “group  
1.”  
• The unit recognizes up to 150 tracks per group, and up to 99  
groups per disc. If there are files other than MP3 files, they also  
count in the 150-file total.  
1 Make sure that the black (cursor) bar is in the  
left (group) column.  
If it is in the right column, press 2to move it to the left  
column.  
2 Press 5/to move the bar to a desired  
group.  
On the right column, tracks in the selected group are shown.  
Max. 99 groups per disc  
Track 1.mp3  
3 Press 4/¢ to select a desired track, then  
press ENTER or 3.  
or  
Group 1  
Track 2.mp3  
Track 3.mp3  
Press the numeric buttons to directly specify  
a desired track number.  
To select 5: press 5.  
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.  
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.  
Group 2  
Group 4  
Track 4.mp3  
Track 5.mp3  
Track 6.mp3  
The unit starts playback from the selected track.  
Group 3  
Max.150 tracks  
per group  
Notes for making your own MP3 disc using a CD-R/  
CD-RW disc  
• Select “ISO 9660” as the disc format.  
• We recommend you record your material at a 44.1 kHz  
sampling rate, using the 128 kbps data transfer rate.  
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MP3 disc playback  
2 Press the numeric buttons to specify a  
desired group number.  
To select 5: press 5.  
To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3.  
To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10.  
Numeric buttons  
Specify the group number within several seconds after  
pressing TITLE/GROUP (i.e. while the display window shows  
[--]).  
TITLE/GROUP  
The unit starts playback from track 1 of the selected group.  
5/∞  
3
3 Press the numeric buttons to specify a  
desired track number.  
4
7
¢
3
The unit starts playback from the specified track.  
You can also use 4/¢or 5/to specify a track, instead  
of the numeric buttons.  
REPEAT  
Repeat playback  
During playback or while stopped, press  
REPEAT.  
Each time you press REPEAT, the repeat mode changes as  
follows.  
If you press REPEAT while stopped, you need to press  
ENTER or 3to start repeat playback.  
Current track elapsed time  
MP3 CONTROL  
display  
Display  
window  
Function  
MP3 CONTROL  
Group : 01 / 10  
Time : 00:03:08  
Track : 01 / 06 (Total 28)  
spring  
sumer  
fall  
winter  
sea  
mountain  
camp  
picnic  
skiing  
flower  
begonia.mp3  
german chamomile.mp3  
kiwi fruit.mp3  
orchard grass.mp3  
petunia.mp3  
north pole.mp3  
REPEAT TRACK  
REPEAT GROUP  
REPEAT ALL  
Repeats the current  
track.  
1
Repeats all tracks in  
the current group.  
Repeats all tracks on  
the disc.  
No indication  
The repeat mode is off.  
Track column of the  
current group  
Group column  
Selected track  
(TV screen)  
Selected repeat mode  
MP3 CONTROL  
Group : 01 / 10  
REPEAT TRACK  
Track : 01 / 06 (Total 28)  
begonia.mp3  
german chamomile.mp3  
kiwi fruit.mp3  
Hint  
spring  
sumer  
fall  
You can also select a desired track by pressing 3to move the  
black bar to the right (track) column then using 5/.  
NOTES  
• If an MP3 file name includes any 2-byte character, the unit  
cannot show the file name correctly.  
• Only MP3 files are shown on the MP3 CONTROL display.  
• The order of groups/tracks shown in the MP3 CONTROL  
display may differ from the order shown on your personal  
computer when you set the disc on your computer.  
To stop repeat playback  
Press 7. Note that the repeat mode remains active.  
To quit repeat playback  
During playback, press REPEAT until no repeat icon is shown on  
the display window.  
While stopped, press REPEAT until repeat mode indication on  
the MP3 CONTROL display goes off.  
Direct selection  
You can select a desired group directly by specifying the group  
number.  
1 During playback or while stopped, press  
TITLE/GROUP.  
[--] is shown in the group display area of the display window.  
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Changing the initial settings  
How to set preferences  
1 Press CHOICE.  
One of the preference on-screen displays appears on the TV  
screen.  
You can see four icons at the top right of the on-screen  
display for the settings.  
5//2/3  
ENTER  
: LANGUAGE menu  
: PICTURE menu  
: AUDIO menu  
CHOICE  
: OTHERS menu  
2 Press 2/3to select the appropriate icon.  
The appropriate display appears on the TV screen.  
3 Press 5/to move  
to select the item you  
Selecting preferences  
want to edit.  
This section refers to the settings which are already made when  
you purchase the unit. Read this section when you want to  
connect this unit to a wide-vision TV set, or when you want to  
otherwise change the settings according to your preferences and  
viewing environment.  
The color of the selected item changes.  
4 Press ENTER.  
A pull-down menu appears over the selected item.  
About the Preference display  
The Preference display consists of the LANGUAGE, PICTURE,  
AUDIO and OTHERS setting displays, each having setting items.  
LANGUAGE  
MENU LANGUAGE  
AUDIO LANGUAGE  
SUBTITLE  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
LANGUAGE  
CHINESE  
SPANISH  
LANGUAGE  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
MENU LANGUAGE  
AUDIO LANGUAGE  
SUBTITLE  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
Selected item  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
5 Press 5/to select from the options then  
press ENTER.  
The selected option is set.  
PICTURE  
• For details about each setting, see the following.  
PICTURE  
MONITOR TYPE  
4:3 LB  
AUTO  
ON  
PICTURE SOURCE  
SCREEN SAVER  
To dismiss a preference display  
Press CHOICE.  
NOTES  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
• While an MP3 disc is inserted, you cannot bring up any  
preference display.  
• When a preference display is shown on a wide TV screen, the  
upper and lower parts of the preference display sometimes may  
be cut off. If this happens, adjust the picture size control of the  
TV.  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
ANALOG DOWN MIX  
STREAM/PCM  
STEREO  
D RANGE CONTROL  
OUTPUT LEVEL  
NORMAL  
STANDARD  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
OTHERS  
OTHERS  
RESUME  
ON  
ON SCREEN GUIDE  
AUTO STANDBY  
ON  
OFF  
DVD1  
AV COMPULINK MODE  
PARENTAL LOCK  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5∞23TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
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Changing the initial settings  
LANGUAGE menu  
MENU LANGUAGE  
You can select the default menu language to be displayed if it is  
contained on a DVD VIDEO disc.  
Setting options  
ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN,  
JAPANESE, language code from AA to ZU  
• If the disc does not have a menu in the selected language, the  
[16:9 AUTO] (Wide television screen): select when you  
connect the unit to a wide-screen (16:9) TV.  
[4:3 LB] (Letter Box conversion): select when you connect the  
unit to a normal (4:3) TV.  
disc’s default language will be used.  
• For details about language codes, see “Appendix B: Table of  
languages and their abbreviations” on page 31.  
You cannot change the setting during playback.  
When playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded in wide  
picture format, the picture is shown with black bars at the top  
and bottom.  
AUDIO LANGUAGE  
You can select the default audio language to be played if it is  
contained on a DVD VIDEO disc.  
Setting options  
ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN,  
JAPANESE, language code from AA to ZU  
• If the disc does not have the selected language, the disc’s  
default language will be used.  
• For details about language codes, see “Appendix B: Table of  
languages and their abbreviations” on page 31.  
You cannot change the setting during playback.  
[4:3 PS] (Pan Scan conversion): select when you connect the  
unit to a normal (4:3) TV.  
When playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded in wide  
picture format, the picture is zoomed to fill the screen  
vertically, and the left and right sides of the image are  
chopped off.  
Note, however, that the picture will be shown in the 4:3 LB  
mode even if you select the 4:3 PS mode depending on the  
disc.  
SUBTITLE  
You can select the default subtitle language to be displayed if it is  
contained on a DVD VIDEO disc.  
Setting options  
OFF, ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN,  
ITALIAN, JAPANESE, language code from AA to ZU  
• If the disc does not have a subtitle in the selected language, the  
disc’s default language will be used.  
• For details about language codes, see “Appendix B: Table of  
languages and their abbreviations” on page 31.  
You cannot change the setting during playback.  
[16:9 MULTI NORMAL] [16:9 MULTI AUTO]  
[4:3 MULTI LB] [4:3 MULTI PS]: These “MULTI” options should  
be selected when you connect the unit to a TV that supports  
both the PAL and NTSC systems. If you select one of these  
options, the unit outputs a PAL or NTSC video signal  
according to the disc, regardless of the VIDEO SIGNAL  
SELECTOR setting.  
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
You can select the on-screen display language of the unit.  
Setting options  
ENGLISH, CHINESE, SPANISH  
• Some on-screen messages are shown in English regardless of  
the setting.  
PICTURE SOURCE  
You cannot change the on-screen language shown on the MP3  
display.  
This mode selects whether the content on the disc is processed  
by field (video source) or by frame (film source). You can obtain  
optimal picture quality according to the source type to be played  
back by selecting an appropriate option.  
PICTURE menu  
Setting options  
MONITOR TYPE  
You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play  
back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen televisions.  
AUTO, FILM, VIDEO(NORMAL), VIDEO(ACTIVE)  
[AUTO]: select when playing back a disc containing both video  
and film source materials.  
The unit recognizes the picture type (film or video source) of  
the current disc according to the disc information. Normally,  
select this option.  
Setting options  
16:9 NORMAL, 16:9 AUTO, 4:3 LB, 4:3 PS, 16:9 MULTI  
NORMAL, 16:9 MULTI AUTO, 4:3 MULTI LB, 4:3 MULTI PS  
[16:9 NORMAL] (Wide television screen): select when you  
connect the unit to a wide-screen (16:9) TV whose aspect  
ratio is fixed to 16:9 (the unit automatically adjusts the screen  
width of the output signal correctly when playing back a 4:3  
source).  
[FILM]: select when playing back a film source disc.  
[VIDEO(NORMAL)]: select when playing back a video source  
disc with relatively a few movements.  
[VIDEO(ACTIVE)]: select when playing back a video source disc  
with relatively a lot of movements.  
If you play a 4:3 DVD VIDEO source using the [16:9  
NORMAL] mode, the picture character changes slightly due  
to the process for converting the picture width.  
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Changing the initial settings  
Setting options  
SCREEN SAVER  
You can set the screen saver function to ON or OFF. (See page  
WIDE RANGE, NORMAL, TV MODE  
[WIDE RANGE]: when selected, audio is played back with the  
widest dynamic range so that you can enjoy powerful  
playback sound.  
10.)  
Setting options  
[NORMAL]: normally, select this option.  
[TV MODE]: select if DVD VIDEO disc sound level is lower than  
TV program sound level. Thus you can hear sound at a lower  
volume clearly.  
ON, OFF  
AUDIO menu  
OUTPUT LEVEL  
This setting allows you to attenuate the level of the signal output  
from the unit’s analog AUDIO OUT terminals.  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
To connect the unit’s digital output to an external device equipped  
with a digital input, this item must be set correctly.  
See “Appendix C: Digital output signal chart” on page 31 for  
details about the relation between the setting and output signals.  
Setting options  
STANDARD, LOW  
• If the sound output from the speaker is distorted, select [LOW].  
Setting options  
PCM ONLY, DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM, STREAM/PCM  
[PCM ONLY]: select when you connect the DIGITAL OUT jack of  
the unit to the linear PCM digital input of other audio  
equipment.  
OTHERS menu  
[DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM]: select when you connect the digital  
input of a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier with a built-in  
Dolby Digital decoder.  
RESUME  
You can select the resume playback mode.  
See pages 8 and 9 for details about the resume playback  
function.  
When this option is selected, playing back a disc recorded by  
the MPEG Multichannel format outputs a linear PCM digital  
signal.  
Setting options  
[STREAM/PCM]: select when you connect the digital input of an  
amplifier with a built-in DTS, MPEG Multichannel or Dolby  
Digital decoder, or the stand-alone unit of such a decoder.  
• With some DVD VIDEO discs that are not fully copy-protected,  
a 20 or 24 bit digital signal may be output.  
• A signal recorded with the 96 kHz or higher sampling frequency  
is output from the DIGITAL OUT jack with the 48 kHz sampling  
frequency.  
• The unit does not provide the DTS decoding function.  
• When playing a DVD VIDEO or Audio CD disc with DTS, use a  
DTS decoder to get correct signals from your speakers.  
• DTS-encoded signal is output only from the unit’s DIGITAL OUT  
jacks.  
• If the unit is not connected to audio equipment with a DTS  
decoder, DTS-encoded signal output from the DIGITAL OUT  
jacks is distorted.  
ON, OFF, DISC RESUME  
[ON]: when selected, the unit can resume playback of the disc  
from the position where playback was last interrupted, if the  
disc is still in the disc tray.  
[OFF]: when selected, the resume function is deactivated.  
[DISC RESUME]: when selected, the unit can resume playback  
of the last 30 discs played. The unit retains a memory of the  
interrupted positions of the last 30 discs played, even though  
they have been removed from the disc tray.  
ON SCREEN GUIDE  
The unit can display “on-screen guide” icons or characters on the  
picture, which show what is happening to the disc or the unit.  
Example of “on-screen guide” icons:  
,
,
Setting options  
ANALOG DOWN MIX  
ON, OFF  
To correctly play the audio on a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with  
surround multichannel audio, you must set this item properly  
according to your audio system configuration.  
(This function does not work when the 3D PHONIC function is  
activated.)  
[ON]: when selected, the on-screen guide is activated.  
AUTO STANDBY  
When the unit is stopped for more than 30 minutes or 60 minutes,  
the unit enters standby mode automatically.  
Setting options  
Setting options  
DOLBY SURROUND, STEREO  
[DOLBY SURROUND]: select when listening to multichannel  
surround audio with the unit’s analog AUDIO OUT terminals  
connected to a surround decoder.  
[STEREO]: select when listening to conventional two-channel  
stereo audio with the unit’s AUDIO OUT terminals connected  
to a stereo amplifier/receiver or television set, or in case you  
want to record the audio from a DVD VIDEO disc to MiniDisc,  
cassette, etc.  
60, 30, OFF  
AV COMPULINK MODE  
You must set this item correctly to use the AV COMPULINK  
system.  
Setting options  
DVD1, DVD2, DVD3  
• See page 28 for details about the AV COMPULINK function.  
D. RANGE CONTROL  
This setting provides optimal audio quality from the analog  
AUDIO OUT terminals for listening to DVD VIDEO discs recorded  
in Dolby Digital format, at low or middle volume.  
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Changing the initial settings  
3 While  
is pointing to [COUNTRY CODE],  
press ENTER to bring up the pull-down  
menu.  
PARENTAL LOCK  
When this option is selected, pressing ENTER on the remote  
control unit brings up the PARENTAL LOCK display shown below.  
This allows you to restrict children from playing DVD VIDEO  
discs.  
4 Press 5/to select the country code.  
Select the code of the country whose standards were used to  
rate the DVD VIDEO disc content.  
PARENTAL LOCK  
See “Appendix A: Country/Area code list for Parental Lock”  
on page 30.  
COUNTRY CODE  
SET LEVEL  
PASSWORD  
EXIT  
MY  
NONE  
_ _ _ _  
PARENTAL LOCK  
COUNTRY CODE  
SET LEVEL  
PASSWORD  
EXIT  
MY  
MY  
MZ  
NA  
NC  
NE  
NF  
NG  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
NONE  
_ _ _ _  
• See this page for details about the parental lock setting.  
SELECT  
USE 5TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
ENTER  
5 Press ENTER.  
Numeric buttons  
moves to [SET LEVEL].  
6 Press ENTER to bring up the pull-down  
menu.  
In the pull-down menu, [NONE] and levels [8] to [1] are  
available.  
[NONE] does not restrict playback. Level [1] is the strictest  
level. Discs rated higher than the selected level are restricted.  
5/∞  
ENTER  
PARENTAL LOCK  
COUNTRY CODE  
SET LEVEL  
PASSWORD  
EXIT  
MY  
NONE  
8
7
6
5
4
3
NONE  
_ _ _ _  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
7 Press 5/to select a desired parental lock  
level, then press ENTER.  
Limiting playback by children  
moves to [PASSWORD].  
This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which  
contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by  
the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes  
supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not  
want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other  
scenes.  
8 Press the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter a  
4-digit password.  
PARENTAL LOCK  
COUNTRY CODE  
SET LEVEL  
PASSWORD  
EXIT  
MY  
NONE  
1234  
To set Parental Lock for the first time  
...  
SELECT  
NEW PASSWORD? PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEY  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
ENTER  
1 Bring up the OTHERS menu.  
2 Press 5/to move  
to select [PARENTAL  
9 Press ENTER.  
LOCK] then press ENTER.  
The parental lock feature is set.  
The Parental Lock on-screen display appears on the TV  
screen.  
moves to [EXIT]. Pressing ENTER again returns to the  
[OTHERS] menu of the preference display.  
Hint  
PARENTAL LOCK  
If you want to change the password at step 8, do it before  
pressing ENTER.  
COUNTRY CODE  
SET LEVEL  
PASSWORD  
EXIT  
MY  
NONE  
_ _ _ _  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.  
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Changing the initial settings  
To change the settings  
To temporarily release the Parental Lock  
You can change the parental lock settings later.  
If the parental level is set to a strict value, some discs may not  
play at all.  
When you insert such a disc and try to play it, the following  
parental lock on-screen display appears on the TV screen, asking  
you whether you want the parental lock to be temporarily  
released or not.  
1 Bring up the OTHERS menu.  
2 Press 5/to move  
to select [PARENTAL  
LOCK] and press ENTER.  
The parental lock on-screen display appears on the TV  
screen.  
1 Press 5/to move  
to [TEMPORARY  
RELEASE], then press ENTER.  
3 While  
is pointing to [PASSWORD], press  
the numeric buttons to enter your current 4-  
digit password then press ENTER.  
PARENTAL LOCK  
TEMPORARY RELEASE  
NOT RELEASE  
moves to [COUNTRY CODE] if you enter the correct  
password.  
PASSWORD  
_ _ _ _  
If you enter a wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...appears  
on the TV screen, and you cannot go to the next step.  
If you forget your password, enter “8888.The current  
password is deleted and you can set a new password.  
SELECT  
ENTER  
USE 5TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM  
4 To change the [COUNTRY CODE] or [SET  
2 Press the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter  
LEVEL], press ENTER to bring up the  
your 4-digit password.  
associated pull-down menu when  
pointing to the desired item.  
is  
The Parental Lock is released, and the unit starts playback.  
If you enter a wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...appears  
on the TV screen. Enter the correct password.  
5 Press 5/to select the desired option then  
press ENTER.  
NOTE  
If you change the country code, you must reselect the  
parental lock level.  
When you enter the wrong password 3 times at step 2 above,  
moves to [NOT RELEASE] automatically and 5/do not work.  
6 While  
is pointing to [PASSWORD], press  
the numeric buttons to enter a 4-digit  
password.  
The password entered in this step becomes the new  
password. If you want to keep the same password as before,  
enter the same password.  
7 Press ENTER.  
moves to [EXIT]. Pressing ENTER again returns to the  
[OTHERS] menu of the preference display.  
NOTE  
If you enter the wrong password more than 3 times in step 3  
above,  
moves to [EXIT] automatically and 5/do not work.  
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Additional information  
Names of parts and controls  
Front panel  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
1 STANDBY indicator (6)  
2 0button (7)  
7 ¢button (9, 10)  
STANDBY/ON button (6)  
9 Remote sensor (5)  
0 Display window (see the illustration below)  
- Disc tray (7)  
8
3 7button (7, 8)  
4 3button (7, 9)  
5 8button (8, 9)  
6 4button (9, 10)  
= QUICK PLAYBACK button (9)  
Display window  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1 Audio format indicators  
6 Chapter indicator  
2 Resume/Program/Random indicators  
3 Group indicator  
4 Title indicator  
7 Repeat mode indicator  
8 3(play) / 8(pause) indicators  
9 Multi-information window  
5 Track indicator  
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Additional information  
Remote control unit  
$
%
1
2
STANDBY/ON  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
DISPLAY  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
3
9
10  
+10  
TITLE/  
GROUP  
^
&
RETURN  
CANCEL  
4
5
6
*
(
ENTER  
7
8
9
)
PREVIOUS  
NEXT  
_
+
¡
£
¢
CLEAR  
SELECT  
0
-
=
SLOW  
-
SLOW+  
3D  
PHONIC REPEAT  
VFP  
~
!
@
ANGLE SUB TITLE AUDIO  
ZOOM  
DIMMER  
#
1 DISPLAY button (8)  
2 OPEN/CLOSE button (7)  
3 Numeric buttons  
4 RETURN button (11)  
5 TOP MENU button (11)  
6 Cursor selection (5Up, Down) buttons  
7 Cursor selection (2Left, 3Right) buttons  
8 CHOICE button (21)  
$ Infrared signal window (5)  
% STANDBY/ON  
button (6)  
^ CANCEL button (13)  
& TITLE/GROUP button (11, 20)  
* MENU button (11)  
( ENTER button  
) ON SCREEN button (8, 12, 17)  
_ ¢/NEXT button (9, 10, 19)  
+ 8button (8, 19)  
¡ ¡/SLOW+ button (9)  
REPEAT button (14, 20)  
£ VFP button (16)  
¢ ZOOM button (16)  
AUDIO button (15)  
DIMMER button (7)  
9 4/PREVIOUS button (9, 10, 19)  
0 7/CLEAR button (8, 13, 19)  
- 3/SELECT button (7, 9, 19)  
= 1/SLOW– button (9)  
~
button (10)  
! 3D PHONIC button (17)  
@ ANGLE button (15)  
# SUBTITLE button (15)  
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Additional information  
• If you connect the unit to a television and VCR via AV COMPU  
LINK, set the VCR’s Remote Control Code and the unit’s AV  
COMPU LINK setting as follows.  
- When connecting to the VIDEO-1 input terminal of the  
television:  
The unit’s AV COMPU LINK setting: DVD2  
VCR’s Remote Control Code: B  
- When connecting to the VIDEO-2 input terminal of the  
television:  
AV COMPU LINK remote control  
system  
The JVC AV COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video or  
audio with the simplest operation. If your video/audio player (such  
as a DVD player, CD player and VCR) and television or/and  
amplifier/receiver support the JVC AV COMPU LINK system and  
are tied with the JVC AV COMPU LINK cable(s), simply starting  
the player will automatically make all necessary settings on the  
television and/or amplifier/receiver to allow you to enjoy the  
playback.  
The unit’s AV COMPU LINK setting: DVD3  
VCR’s Remote Control Code: A  
To AV COMPU LINK  
(ll, EX or lll)  
TV  
To AV COMPU  
LINK  
Receiver  
Connection and setup  
Using an AV COMPU LINK cable, connect the AV COMPU LINK  
terminals of each component to one another.  
The unit  
• The unit’s AV COMPU LINK setting is controlled using the  
OTHERS menu in the preference display. See page 23.  
• For information on the connection between a TV and a receiver,  
refer to the receiver’s instructions.  
• If you connect the unit to a television and receiver via AV  
COMPU LINK, set the unit’s AV COMPU LINK setting to DVD1.  
To AV COMPU LINK (ll, EX or lll)  
IMPORTANT!  
When you make video connection between the unit and another  
device (such as a receiver and TV) via the composite, S-video or  
component jacks, as well as AV COMPU LINK connection, see  
also the instruction manual of the other device.  
TV  
The unit  
Notes for connection  
• If you connect the unit to a receiver via AV COMPU LINK in a  
system including a Dolby Digital decoder, some functions may  
not be performed automatically.  
• Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the unit to the audio input  
jacks of a receiver indicating “DVD.Otherwise, the system will  
not work correctly.  
• There may be no description about connections to the unit in  
the instruction manual of a television or VCR. However, a  
television or VCR with AV COMPU LINK terminals indicating  
“II,EX” or “III” can be connected to the unit.  
• If you connect the unit to a television via AV COMPU LINK, set  
the unit’s AV COMPU LINK setting as follows.  
- When connecting to the VIDEO-1 input terminal of the  
television: DVD2  
- When connecting to the VIDEO-2 input terminal of the  
television: DVD3  
To AV COMPU LINK  
(ll, EX or lll)  
TV  
Operation  
The unit  
To AV COMPU LINK  
The JVC COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video and/or  
audio by simply pressing Play on the source component (the  
component which plays back the video or audio, such as a DVD  
player or VCR). You do not even have to switch on power on the  
TV or receiver.  
VCR  
1 Turn on the main power of the television.  
2 Insert a disc (or tape) into the source  
component.  
3 Press 3of the source component.  
The following actions are performed automatically:  
Turning on the television power.  
• Setting the source of the television to the external input  
(VIDEO-1 or VIDEO-2).  
Turning on receiver power.  
• Setting the source of the receiver to the component which has  
started playback.  
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Additional information  
Troubleshooting  
Specifications  
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without  
prior notice.  
Power  
General  
Power does not come on.  
\ Power plug is not inserted securely. Plug in securely.  
Readable discs  
DVD VIDEO, DVD-R (Video format), DVD-  
RW (Video format), +RW (Video format),  
SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD (CD-DA), MP3  
format, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, SVCD, Video CD,  
MP3 format)  
Operation  
Video format  
NTSC/PAL  
“REGION CODE ERROR!” is shown on the TV screen.  
\ Region code of the inserted disc does not match the unit.  
Check the region code of the disc printed on the disc jacket.  
Other  
Power requirements  
AC 110 V-240 V Ó, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Operation is not possible.  
(Only for Australia models: 240 VÓ, 50Hz)  
\ Microcomputer malfunction due to lightning or static electricity.  
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord, then connect  
the power cord again.  
\ Moisture condensation caused by a sudden change of  
temperature or humidity. Turn off the power, then turn it on a  
few hours later.  
Power consumption  
Mass  
10 W (POWER ON), 0.7 W (STANDBY  
mode)  
2.1 kg  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
435 mm × 53 mm × 248.4 mm  
\ The disc does not allow the operation, or an unplayable disc is  
inserted. Check and replace the disc (see page 2).  
Video outputs  
COMPONENT (pin jacks)  
[LOCK] is displayed on the display window and the disc tray  
does not open.  
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p (75 )  
PB/PR Output: 0.7 Vp-p (75 )  
VIDEO OUT (pin jack)  
1.0 Vp-p (75 )  
S-VIDEO OUT (S jack)  
\ When you press 0while pressing down 7on the unit in  
standby mode, the tray lock function is activated. The disc tray  
cannot be opened or closed in this status. To release this  
status, press 0while pressing down 7on the unit in standby  
mode.  
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p (75 )  
C Output: 286 mVp-p (75 )  
Horizontal resolution  
Picture  
500 lines or more  
Picture is noisy.  
Audio outputs  
\ The unit is connected to a VCR directly and the copyguard  
function is activated. Connect the unit so that the picture  
signal flows directly to the TV.  
ANALOG OUT (pin jack)  
2.0 Vrms (10 k)  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)  
0.5 Vp-p (75 termination)  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
–21 dBm to –15 dBm (peak)  
Picture is distorted when using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or  
S-VIDEO output jack(s).  
\ Both the component connection and S-video connection are  
made. Disconnect the unused one.  
Audio characteristics  
Frequency response  
Audio  
CD (sampling frequency 44.1 kHz):  
2 Hz to 20 kHz  
DVD (sampling frequency 48 kHz):  
2 Hz to 22 kHz  
(4 Hz to 20 kHz for DTS and Dolby  
Digital bitstream signals)  
DVD (sampling frequency 96 kHz)  
2 Hz to 44 kHz  
DVD VIDEO disc playback sound level is lower than TV  
broadcast sound level.  
\ Set the [D.RANGE CONTROL] preference to [TV MODE] (see  
page 23).  
Analog audio output is distorted.  
\ Set the [OUTPUT LEVEL] preference to [LOW] (see page 23).  
Dynamic range  
Wow and flutter  
16 bit: More than 98 dB  
20 bit: More than 100 dB  
24 bit: More than 100 dB  
Unmeasurable (less than + 0.002%)  
Sound is abnormal when DTS-encoded source is played  
back.  
\ Connect audio equipment with a built-in DTS decoder to the  
Total harmonic distortion  
less than 0.006%  
unit.  
\ Play back a source other than DTS-encoded one.  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”  
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
• Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
MP3  
No sound comes out.  
\ MP3 disc is recorded with the “packet writing (UDF format).It  
cannot be played.  
Files (tracks) are not played in the recorded order.  
\ This unit plays the files in the alphabetic order. So, the  
playback order can vary.  
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Additional information  
(for page 24)  
Appendix A: Country/Area code list for Parental Lock  
AD Andorra  
ES Spain  
LC Saint Lucia  
SD Sudan  
ET Ethiopia  
LI Liechtenstein  
SE Sweden  
SG Singapore  
SH Saint Helena  
AE United Arab Emirates  
AF Afghanistan  
FI  
Finland  
LK Sri Lanka  
LR Liberia  
FJ Fiji  
AG Antigua and Barbuda  
FK Falkland Islands  
LS Lesotho  
SI  
Slovenia  
AI  
Anguilla  
FM Micronesia (Federated  
States of)  
LT  
Lithuania  
SJ Svalbard and Jan Mayen  
SK Slovakia  
AL Albania  
LU Luxembourg  
LV Latvia  
AM Armenia  
FO Faroe Islands  
FR France  
SL Sierra Leone  
SM San Marino  
AN Netherlands Antilles  
AO Angola  
LY  
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya  
FX France, Metropolitan  
GA Gabon  
MA Morocco  
MC Monaco  
SN Senegal  
AQ Antarctica  
AR Argentina  
AS American Samoa  
AT Austria  
SO Somalia  
GB United Kingdom  
GD Grenada  
MD Moldova, Republic of  
MG Madagascar  
MH Marshall Islands  
ML Mali  
SR Suriname  
ST Sao Tome and Principe  
SV El Salvador  
GE Georgia  
AU Australia  
GF French Guiana  
GH Ghana  
SY Syrian Arab Republic  
SZ Swaziland  
AW Aruba  
MM Myanmar  
MN Mongolia  
MO Macau  
AZ Azerbaijan  
BA Bosnia and Herzegovina  
BB Barbados  
BD Bangladesh  
BE Belgium  
GI  
Gibraltar  
TC Turks and Caicos Islands  
TD Chad  
GL Greenland  
GM Gambia  
MP Northern Mariana Islands  
MQ Martinique  
MR Mauritania  
MS Montserrat  
MT Malta  
TF French Southern  
Territories  
GN Guinea  
GP Guadeloupe  
GQ Equatorial Guinea  
GR Greece  
TG Togo  
BF Burkina Faso  
BG Bulgaria  
TH Thailand  
TJ Tajikistan  
TK Tokelau  
BH Bahrain  
GS South Georgia and the  
South Sandwich  
MU Mauritius  
MV Maldives  
MW Malawi  
BI  
Burundi  
TM Turkmenistan  
TN Tunisia  
BJ Benin  
GT Guatemala  
GU Guam  
BM Bermuda  
TO Tonga  
MX Mexico  
BN Brunei Darussalam  
BO Bolivia  
GW Guinea-Bissau  
GY Guyana  
TP East Timor  
TR Turkey  
MY Malaysia  
MZ Mozambique  
NA Namibia  
BR Brazil  
HK Hong Kong  
TT Trinidad and Tobago  
TV Tuvalu  
BS Bahamas  
BT Bhutan  
HM Heard Island and  
McDonald Islands  
NC New Caledonia  
NE Niger  
TW Taiwan  
BV Bouvet Island  
BW Botswana  
BY Belarus  
HN Honduras  
HR Croatia  
HT Haiti  
TZ Tanzania, United Republic  
of  
NF Norfolk Island  
NG Nigeria  
UA Ukraine  
UG Uganda  
NI  
Nicaragua  
BZ Belize  
HU Hungary  
NL Netherlands  
NO Norway  
CA Canada  
ID  
IE  
IL  
Indonesia  
Ireland  
Israel  
UM United States Minor  
Outlying Islands  
CC Cocos (Keeling) Islands  
CF Central African Republic  
CG Congo  
NP Nepal  
US United States  
UY Uruguay  
NR Nauru  
IN  
IO  
India  
NU Niue  
CH Switzerland  
British Indian Ocean  
Territory  
UZ Uzbekistan  
NZ New Zealand  
OM Oman  
CI  
Côte d’Ivoire  
VA Vatican City State (Holy  
See)  
IQ  
IR  
IS  
IT  
Iraq  
CK Cook Islands  
CL Chile  
Iran (Islamic Republic of)  
VC Saint Vincent and the  
Grenadines  
PA Panama  
Iceland  
Italy  
PE Peru  
CM Cameroon  
CN China  
VE Venezuela  
PF French Polynesia  
PG Papua New Guinea  
PH Philippines  
PK Pakistan  
VG Virgin Islands (British)  
JM Jamaica  
JO Jordan  
CO Colombia  
CR Costa Rica  
CU Cuba  
VI  
Virgin Islands (U.S.)  
VN Vietnam  
JP Japan  
VU Vanuatu  
KE Kenya  
PL Poland  
CV Cape Verde  
CX Christmas Island  
CY Cyprus  
WF Wallis and Futuna Islands  
WS Samoa  
KG Kyrgyzstan  
KH Cambodia  
PM Saint Pierre and Miquelon  
PN Pitcairn  
YE Yemen  
KI  
Kiribati  
PR Puerto Rico  
PT Portugal  
CZ Czech Republic  
DE Germany  
DJ Djibouti  
YT Mayotte  
KM Comoros  
YU Yugoslavia  
ZA South Africa  
ZM Zambia  
KN Saint Kitts and Nevis  
PW Palau  
KP Korea, Democratic  
People's Republic of  
PY Paraguay  
QA Qatar  
DK Denmark  
DM Dominica  
DO Dominican Republic  
DZ Algeria  
KR Korea, Republic of  
KW Kuwait  
ZR Zaire  
RE Réunion  
ZW Zimbabwe  
RO Romania  
RU Russian Federation  
RW Rwanda  
KY Cayman Islands  
KZ Kazakhstan  
EC Ecuador  
EE Estonia  
LA Lao People's Democratic  
Republic  
SA Saudi Arabia  
SB Solomon Islands  
SC Seychelles  
EG Egypt  
EH Western Sahara  
ER Eritrea  
LB Lebanon  
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Additional information  
(for pages 15 and 22)  
SU Sundanese  
Appendix B: Table of languages and their abbreviations  
AA  
AB  
AF  
Afar  
FA  
Persian  
Finnish  
Fiji  
KM Cambodian  
OM (Afan) Oromo  
Abkhazian  
Afrikaans  
FI  
KN Kannada  
OR Oriya  
SV  
Swedish  
FJ  
KO Korean (KOR)  
PA  
PL  
PS  
PT  
Panjabi  
SW Swahili  
AM Ameharic  
AR Arabic  
FO Faroese  
FY Frisian  
KS  
Kashmiri  
Polish  
TA  
Tamil  
KU Kurdish  
Pashto, Pushto  
Portuguese  
TE  
Telugu  
AS  
AY  
AZ  
BA  
BE  
Assamese  
Aymara  
GA Irish  
KY  
LA  
LN  
LO  
LT  
Kirghiz  
TG Tajik  
GD Scots Gaelic  
Latin  
QU Quechua  
TH  
TI  
Thai  
Azerbaijani  
Bashkir  
GL  
Galician  
Lingala  
RM Rhaeto-Romance  
RN Kirundi  
Tigrinya  
Turkmen  
Tagalog  
Setswana  
GN Guarani  
GU Gujarati  
HA Hausa  
Laothian  
Lithuanian  
Latvian, Lettish  
TK  
TL  
TN  
Byelorussian  
RO Rumanian  
RU Russian  
BG Bulgarian  
BH Bihari  
LV  
HI  
Hindi  
MG Malagasy  
MI Maori  
RW Kinyarwanda  
TO Tongan  
BI  
Bislama  
HR Croatian  
HU Hungarian  
HY Armenian  
SA  
Sanskrit  
TR  
TS  
TT  
Turkish  
Tsonga  
Tatar  
BN Bengali, Bangla  
BO Tibetan  
BR Breton  
MK Macedonian  
ML Malayalam  
MN Mongolian  
MO Moldavian  
MR Marathi  
SD Sindhi  
SG Sangho  
IA  
IE  
IK  
IN  
IS  
IW  
JI  
Interlingua  
Interlingue  
Inupiak  
SH Serbo-Croatian  
TW Twi  
CA Catalan  
CO Corsican  
CS Czech  
SI  
Singhalese  
Slovak  
UK Ukrainian  
UR Urdu  
SK  
SL  
Indonesian  
Icelandic  
Hebrew  
MS Malay (MAY)  
MT Maltese  
Slovenian  
UZ  
VI  
Uzbek  
CY Welsh  
SM Samoan  
SN Shona  
SO Somali  
SQ Albanian  
SR Serbian  
Vietnamese  
DA Danish  
MY Burmese  
NA Nauru  
VO Volapuk  
WO Wolof  
XH Xhosa  
YO Yoruba  
DZ  
EL  
Bhutani  
Greek  
Yiddish  
JW Javanese  
NE Nepali  
EO Esperanto  
ET Estonian  
EU Basque  
KA  
KK  
KL  
Georgian  
Kazakh  
NL  
Dutch  
NO Norwegian  
OC Occitan  
SS  
ST  
Siswati  
ZU  
Zulu  
Greenlandic  
Sesotho  
(for page 23)  
Appendix C: Digital output signal chart  
Output  
Disc type  
PCM ONLY  
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM  
STREAM/PCM  
DVD with 48/44.1 kHz, 16/20/24 bit  
linear PCM  
48/44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM  
DVD with 96 kHz, 16/22/24 bit  
linear PCM  
48 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM (Down sampling)  
No output  
DVD with DTS  
DTS bitstream  
MPEG bitstream  
DTS bitstream  
DVD with Dolby Digital  
DVD with MPEG Multichannel  
SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD  
Audio CD with DTS  
CD-R/RW with MP3  
48 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM  
48 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM  
44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo linear PCM  
No output  
Dolby Digital bitstream  
No output  
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Additional information  
Appendix D: Glossary  
Aspect ratio  
PAL (Phase Alternation by Line)  
A color television system format used extensively in Western  
Europe.  
A ratio which defines the shape of the rectangular picture in a TV.  
It is the width of the picture relative to the height. A conventional  
TV picture is 4:3 in aspect ratio.  
PBC  
Bitstream  
PBC stands for “Playback control” and is a method of controlling  
disc play for Video CDs (VCD). You are able to interact with the  
disc through menus.  
The digital form of multichannel audio data (e.g., 5.1-channel)  
before it is decoded into its various channels.  
Chapter/title  
S-video  
Chapter is the smallest division and title is the largest division on  
DVD VIDEO. A chapter is a division of a title and similar to a track  
for Video CD or Audio CD.  
A video signal which improves picture quality over standard  
composite connections. Used on Super VHS, DVD, high end TV  
monitors, etc.  
Component video  
Track  
Video signals with three channels of separate information that  
makes up the picture. There are some types of component video,  
such as R/G/B and Y/CB(PB)/CR(PR).  
The smallest division on SVCD, Video CD and Audio CD discs.  
Composite video  
A single video signal commonly used in most consumer video  
products that contains all luminance, color, and synchronization  
information.  
Dolby Digital (AC3)  
A six-channel system consisting of left, center, right, left rear,  
right rear and LFE (Low-Frequency Effect channel, for use with a  
sub-woofer) channels. All processing is done in the digital  
domain. Not all Dolby Digital discs contain six (5.1) channels of  
information.  
Dolby Surround/Dolby Pro Logic  
Dolby Surround records four channels of front and rear audio in  
two channels in a way that allows a decoder to recover the  
original four channels for playback. Because the audio is  
recorded in two channels, it can be played back naturally by a  
two-channel stereo system.  
Dolby Pro Logic introduces directional circuits in decoder-side  
processing (increasing the level of specific channels and lowering  
the level of silent channels) for greater spatial perspective, and  
adds a center speaker used primarily for dialog. The result is  
enhanced channel separation.  
Down-mix  
Internal stereo mix of multichannel surround audio by a DVD  
player. The down-mix signals are output from analog AUDIO OUT  
connectors.  
DTS  
A Digital Surround audio encoding format configured with six  
(5.1) channels, similar to Dolby Digital. It requires a decoder,  
either in the player or in an external receiver. DTS stands for  
Digital Theater Systems.  
Not all DTS discs contain six (5.1) channels of information.  
Dynamic range  
The difference between the loudest and softest sounds.  
Linear PCM audio  
PCM stands for “pulse code modulation.Linear PCM is the usual  
method for digitally encoding audio without compression, and is  
used for the audio tracks on DVD VIDEO discs, Audio CDs, etc.  
MP3  
MP3 is an audio data compression format, which stands for  
MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3. Using MP3, you can achieve a data  
reduction of about 1:10.  
NTSC (National television system committee)  
A black and white and color television system format used in the  
U.S.A., Canada, Mexico and Japan.  
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