Esoteric DVD Player D00864200A User Manual

D00864200A  
DVD/DVD-A/SACD/CD Player  
Owner’s Manual  
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This product has been designed and manufactured according to  
FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on  
the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968“, and is  
classified as class 1 laser product. There is not hazardous invisible  
laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation  
emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the  
protective housings.  
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE  
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
CAUTION  
The label required in this regulation is shown .  
< DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO  
EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS  
ARE WITHIN!  
For U.S.A.  
< IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,  
CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE  
PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.  
< USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF  
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY  
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
For U.S.A.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Optical pickup :  
Type  
: SLD6163RL-G  
Manufacturer : SONY CORPORATION  
Laser output : Less than 1mW on the objective lens  
Wavelength : 785 15 nm (CD), 655 10 nm (DVD)  
• Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the receiving  
antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
VARING: APPARATEN INNEHÅLLER LASER KOMPONENT MED  
STRÅLNING ÖVERSTIGANDE KLASS 1.  
“ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING NAR  
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ  
UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING”  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician  
for help.  
CAUTION  
“VAROITUS! SUOJAKOTELOA EI SAA AVATA. LAITE SISÄLTÄÄ  
LASERDIODIN. JOKA LÄHETTÄ (NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ) SILMILLE  
VAARALLISTA LASERSÄTEILYÄ”.  
Changes or modifications to this equipments not expressly  
approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will void the  
user’s warranty.  
ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERBESTRÅLING NÅR DENNE DELEN ER  
ÅPEN OG SIKKERHETSSPERREN ER UTKOBLET UNNGÅ  
UTSETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.  
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Contents  
Thank you for choosing Esoteric. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit.  
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Connection to a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Connections to an amplifier, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Front panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Front panel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Understanding the remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Digital output formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Test tone length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Speaker levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
S-Video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Still mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Component video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
PAL-NTSC conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
On-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Angle indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Background color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Parental Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Selecting a chapter or track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Skipping playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Selecting the playback area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Selecting groups and titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Repeat mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Fast scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Programmed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Changing camera angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Selecting audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Slow motion/frame advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Display dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Lip sync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Selecting subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
DVI output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Clock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Analog sound output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Turning video on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Changing the display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
i.LINK (AUDIO) output setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Settings (introduction). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
CD playback mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Digital output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Analog output settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Controlling) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Downmix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Group playback mode (DVD audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Progressive scan setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Video adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
On-screen display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Displaying subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Subtitle language selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Audio language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
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Features  
VRDS mechanism for DVD and SACD players,  
Unsurpassed design and features  
incorporating a duralumin turntable and a  
SS400 bridge  
Separation of power supplies for each major function (digital  
audio, DAC circuitry, analog audio) ensures total fidelity. The  
DACs for video and audio have sub-ground impedances with  
exceptional S/N figures. DTS 96/24 decoder, as well as Dolby  
Digital and DTS decoders are incorporated. Full 5.1 surround  
playback, including DVD audio and SACD playback is possible  
with the UX-3.  
The VDRS mechanism completely eliminates any vibration  
caused by the disc itself, thanks to the full-diameter clamp  
that clamps the disc securely to the turntable. Additionally,  
warping and other defects of the disc are eliminated. The  
constancy of the reading angle between the optical pickup  
and the disc pits is therefore increased, and read errors,  
together with the occurrence of timing errors to the clock  
circuit, are significantly reduced.  
A lip sync control allows precise synchronization between  
picture and audio.  
Playback of DVD/SACD discs requires high-speed rotation and  
a high degree of precision, and the UX-3 accordingly uses a  
duralumin turntable. The bridge employs a pair of precisely  
engineered ball bearings, and is constructed of 10mm thick  
SS400 steel.  
Audio DACs  
All audio channels use Burr-Brown 24-bit DA converters  
(PCM1704). Improved linearity is achieved for the two front  
channels by the use of dual converters for each channel.  
The audio DAC boards employ a high-quality quartz crystal,  
resulting in the almost complete elimination of jitter and  
subsequent distortion-free DA conversion.  
Coreless motor with neodymium magnets  
A newly developed three-phase brushless spindle motor  
provides the fast and accurate turntable rotation required for  
DVD and SACD playback. This, coupled with the clamping  
turntable and the precision ball bearings, eliminate irregular  
rotation and vibration.  
Super high-precision video output  
The UX-3 uses the 14-bit 216MHz video DAC from Analog  
Devices; the ADV7314. This provides 16x oversampling on  
interlace playback and 8x oversampling on progressive-scan  
playback. Noise is therefore shifted to unwanted regions, and  
an outstandingly clear picture results. In the progressive-scan  
mode, smoothing is achieved using DCDi chips from Faroudja.  
Neodymium stabilizes the motor’s driving current, reducing  
influence on the audio sections of the unit.  
Constant-angle optical pickup mounted on a  
sled with feedback-monitored speed control  
NTSC and PAL playback and progressive-scan  
By mounting the pickup on a sled whose axis is rigid, the  
pickup lens is maintained at a constant angle and the laser  
beam, and hence the optical axis, is maintained in an accurate  
vertical orientation. An Esoteric original three-phase brushless  
motor with hall element detection drives the sled, and the  
speed of the sled is monitored and used to control the sled  
itself in a servo feedback operation, meaning the sled is highly  
responsive and smooth in its operation.  
Both PAL and NTSC discs can be played back and conversion  
between the standards is possible, allowing the same monitor  
and player to be used for discs produced to either standard.  
Progressive-scan playback (with the appropriate television or  
monitor) allows the best possible picture quality, even with  
large screens.  
Word synchronization  
Sturdy, rigid chassis with triple-point  
pinpoint foot support  
A master word clock from a high-quality DA converter or  
master clock generator can be used for clock synchronization,  
resulting in the almost complete elimination of jitter.  
Using a high-quality clock signal provided by an external DA  
converter such as the Esoteric G-0/G-0s provides optimum  
video and audio quality, up to 192kHz, optimizing a top  
ranking universal player like the UX-3.  
The unit is constructed with a 5mm thick robust steel base  
plate, and is divided into three logical sections, thereby  
reducing interference between components of the unit.  
Highly rigid mounts are used for the VDRS disc mechanism.  
To eliminate vibration, three solid (tool steel) feet support the  
unit and isolate it mechanically.  
i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal  
Brushed aluminum finish exemplifies the  
quality of construction  
In addition to the digital audio from DVD-Video, CD and  
video CD, the digital surround audio from SACD and DVD-  
Audio discs can be output from the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal.  
The front panel is constructed of thick brushed aluminum.  
The high-quality luxurious finish matches the overall attention  
to the finest possible quality, shown in such details as the  
illuminated periphery to the control buttons, the top-panel  
logo, and the milled aluminum disc tray.  
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Before Use  
DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK  
What’s in the box  
Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box  
when you open it.  
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT lift or  
move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the  
disc or the unit.  
Remote control unit x 1  
Batteries (AA, R6, SUM-3) x 2  
Screwdriver x 1  
Felt sheet x 3  
Power cord x 1  
WHEN MOVING THIS UNIT  
When changing places of installation or packing the unit for  
moving, be sure to remove the disc and return the disc tray to  
its closed position in the player. Then, press the power switch  
to turn the power off, and disconnect the power cord.  
Moving this unit with the disc loaded may result in damage to  
this unit.  
Owner’s manual x 1  
Warranty card x 1  
Conventions about This Manual  
< Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the  
remote control. You can also use the buttons on the front  
panel if they have the same or similar names as those on the  
remote.  
< The types of functions and operations that can be used for a  
particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc. In  
some cases, these functions and operations may differ from  
the descriptions given in this Owner’s Manual. In this event,  
follow the instructions given on the screen. This Owner’s  
Manual only covers basic disc operations.  
Placement of the unit  
High-quality hardened tool steel is used for the pin-point feet,  
securely attached to the bottom of the player. Although the  
cover feet may appear loose, the weight of the unit causes  
them to be firm and secure, and the design effectively damps  
and reduces vibration.  
< Be careful to avoid injury when moving the unit, on account  
of its weight. Get someone to help you if necessary.  
< For some operations, the PROHIBIT icon “A” may appear on  
the screen. This indicates that the operation described in this  
Operations Manual is not permitted for the current disc.  
< The drawings about the TV screen and front panel display  
used in this Operations Manual are purely for the purposes of  
explanation. The actual displays may differ slightly from what  
are shown here.  
< To protect easily scratched furniture, you may stick the felt  
supplied with the unit to the bottom of the cover feet.  
Pin-point foot  
Bottom plate  
of the unit  
Steel foot  
Read this before operation  
< As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave  
sufficient space around the unit for ventilation.  
< The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as  
printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding  
this matter, consult an electrician.  
Cover foot  
Cover foot retaining screws  
< Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid  
placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also  
avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat,  
cold or moisture.  
< Do not place the unit on the amplifier/receiver.  
< Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the  
circuitry or electrical shock. If a foreign object should get into  
the unit, contact your dealer or service company.  
< When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always  
pull directly on the plug, never yank the cord.  
CAUTION  
The product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and  
that no object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed  
on the product.  
Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a  
book case or similar unit.  
< To keep the laser pickup clean, do not touch it, and always  
close the disc tray.  
< Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as  
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.  
< Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.  
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Restoring factory settings  
“DTS” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.  
If you have made a lot of changes to the setup, and want to  
restart from a known set of options, restore the unit to the  
factory settings as follows:  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
“Super Audio CD” is a registered trademark.  
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.  
1. With the unit turned off, press and hold down the STOP  
button.  
2. While holding down the STOP button, press the POWER  
switch.  
The UX-3 player uses six DACs with high-quality 14-bit  
216MHz processing for video output. This type of DAC, the  
ADV7314, employs new Noise shaping Video (NSV)  
technology from Analog Devices, Inc. of the USA.  
All memories are erased, and the unit returns to the factory  
settings.  
NSV technology uses multi-bit delta-sigma conversion,  
removing video noise and providing low noise and high  
linearity, without the loss of information that is often  
associated with analog filtering systems.  
Noise Shaped Video and NSV are registered trademarks of  
Analog Devices, Inc.  
Changing the Color System (NTSC/PAL)  
If you experience picture distortion or are unable to view the  
monitor image, you may need to change the color setting to  
match your TV.  
To eliminate “jaggies” and produce clear natural images, the  
UX-3 uses DCDi (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing)  
technology. The circuits employed are from the Faroudja  
business devision of Genesis Microchip, and enable hardware  
based diagonal line detection and smoothing from a pixel  
based image. As a result, smoother progressive-scan images  
can be produced, with “jaggie” noise reduced by interpolation  
techniques.  
1. Turn the unit off.  
2. While holding down the PAUSE button of the main unit, press  
the POWER switch.  
3. While “V Set NTSC” (or “V Set PAL”) is displayed on the front  
panel display, press the / button.  
The display changes to “V Set PAL” (or “V Set NTSC”).  
Select “V Set PAL” when a PAL TV (European standard) is  
connected. Select “V Set NTSC” when a NTSC TV (American  
standard) is connected.  
4. Press the POWER switch to turn the unit off.  
Note that you have to turn the unit off before each change.  
About MOD.(Modulation) PAL:  
Most models of the newly developed countdown PAL TV  
system detect 50 Hz (PAL)/60 Hz (NTSC) and automatically  
switch vertical amplitude, resulting in a display without  
vertical shrinkage.  
If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control, you may not  
be able to view NTSC disc because the picture may roll. If the  
TV has a V-Hold control, adjust it until the picture stops  
rolling. On some TVs, the picture may shrink vertically, leaving  
black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a  
malfunction; it is caused by the NTSC-PAL conversion.  
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Discs  
Region Number of DVD Video discs:  
Type of Discs That Can be Played on This  
System  
DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers that  
dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. If the region  
number on the disc you want to play does not match the region  
number of your DVD player, you will not be able to play the disc.  
In that case, an error message will appear on the screen.  
This player can playback discs bearing any of the following logos:  
DVD Video:  
• Single-sided or double-sided discs  
• Single layer or dual layer discs  
• Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM  
digital audio  
The region number is printed on the rear panel of this unit.  
• MPEG-2 digital video  
U.S.A./Canada model  
Europe model  
Korea model  
• This unit can play DVD-R discs recorded in  
DVD video format.  
• This unit can play DVD-RW discs recorded in  
DVD video format or DVD video recording  
format.  
About DVD-RW  
< DVD-RW discs that were recorded with copy-once only  
permission cannot be played.  
Discs are generally divided into one or more titles.  
Titles may be further subdivided into chapters.  
< When playing a DVD-RW disc that was edited on a DVD  
recorder, the screen may momentarily black out at the edited  
point.  
DVD Audio:  
• Single sided discs  
• Single layer or dual layer discs  
< When playing a DVD-RW disc that was edited on a DVD  
recorder, you may see scenes from just before the edited  
point.  
• Linear or packed PCM digital audio  
• Some discs may contain MPEG-2 video, and  
Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG digital audio.  
Discs are generally divided into one or more  
groups. Groups may be further subdivided into  
tracks.  
About CD-R/CD-RW  
CD-R/RW discs recorded in Audio CD format and finalized  
correctly are playable. But depending on the quality of the  
disc and/or the condition of the recording, some CD-R & CD-  
RW discs may not be playable.  
Audio CD:  
• 12cm or 8cm discs  
• Linear PCM digital audio  
Audio CDs are divided into tracks.  
Caution:  
< If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is  
recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it  
may not play because of the settings of the application  
software used to create the disc. (Check with the software  
publisher for more detailed information.)  
Video CD:  
• 12cm or 8cm discs  
• MPEG-1 digital audio  
• MPEG-1 digital video  
Video CDs are divided into tracks.  
< Unfinalized CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played.  
SACD:  
• Single layer, dual layer or Hybrid layer  
• 12cm or 8cm discs  
• Digital audio (DSD)  
SACDs are divided into tracks.  
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< Always place the disc on the disc tray with the label side up.  
(Compact discs can be played or recorded only on one side.)  
< To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the  
center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by  
the edges.  
Following discs cannot be played with this  
unit:  
• CD-G, Data part of CD-EXTRA, PHOTO CD, CD-ROM and  
DVD-ROM discs  
• discs recorded in a color system other than PAL or NTSC  
• illegally produced discs  
• scratched or damaged discs  
• discs that are dusty, soiled or marked with fingerprints  
Warning:  
How to remove the disc  
How to hold the disc  
If you attempt to play back such discs, there is a risk that sudden  
loud noise can blast over the speakers at full volume and cause  
damage to the speakers and your hearing.  
< Should the disc become dirty, wipe the surface radially (from  
the center hole outward towards the outer edge) with a soft,  
dry cloth:  
Copy-protected discs and other discs that do not conform to the  
CD standard may not play back correctly in this player. If you use  
such discs in this unit, TEAC ESOTERIC COMPANY cannot be  
responsible for any consequences or guarantee the quality of  
reproduction. If you experience problems with such non-  
standard discs, you should contact the producers of the disc.  
< Never use such chemicals as record sprays, antistatic sprays or  
fluid, benzine or thinner to clean the discs. Such chemicals  
will do irreparable damage to the disc’s plastic surface.  
< Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust  
and scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”  
< Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and  
temperature for extended periods. Long exposure to high  
temperatures will warp the disc.  
< Do not play any disc that is warped, deformed or damaged.  
Playing such discs may cause irreparable harm to the playing  
mechanisms.  
< CD-R and CD-RW discs are more sensitive to the effects of  
heat and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is important  
that they are not stored in a location where direct sunlight  
will fall on them, and which is away from sources of heat  
such as radiators or heat-generating electrical devices.  
< Printable CD-R and CD-RW discs aren’t recommended, as the  
label side might be sticky and damage the unit.  
Example of Icons used on DVD discs:  
number of audio tracks recorded on the disc  
number of subtitles recorded on the disc  
screen aspect ratio  
disc recorded with multiple camera angles  
region code  
< Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do  
not use any protective coating spray.  
< Use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information  
on the label side. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen,  
as this may cause damage to the recorded side.  
< Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD  
stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms and  
cause them to malfunction.  
< Do not use irregular shape CDs (octagonal, heart shaped,  
business card size, etc.). CDs of this sort can damage the unit:  
< If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD-  
R/CD-RW disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or  
contact the disc manufacturer directly.  
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Connection to a TV  
CAUTION:  
< Switch off the power to all equipment before making connections.  
< Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit.  
< Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, avoid bundling the  
signal interconnection cables together with the AC power cord or speaker cables.  
C
B D E  
A
If you are not using an  
audio amplifier, connect  
the L and R analog audio  
outputs to the appropriate  
audio inputs of the  
television.  
Only use one method of video connection  
(note that the BNC component method  
uses three cables).  
R
L
Y
PB  
PR  
AUDIO IN  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
D1/D2  
DVI-D IN  
(HDCP)  
TV (Monitor)  
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< Adjust the video aspect ratio to match that of the television  
(see page 38) .  
C
Component video output terminals  
Use commercially available BNC coaxial cables to connect  
the unit to the component video inputs of a suitably  
equipped television or monitor to enjoy a high-quality  
picture. Use these terminals in preference to S-Video or  
composite video connections.  
< If the component video terminals or the D1/D2 terminal are  
used to connect the unit to a television with progressive  
scan capabilities, the output can be set to match this (see  
page 39).  
< Note that these terminals cannot be connected to high  
definition component (Y/PB/PR) terminals.  
< This unit adopts analog copy protection features. If the unit  
is connected to a TV through a VCR (video cassette  
recorder), the resulting playback may be affected. Connect  
the unit directly to the television.  
< If the television or monitor is equipped only with RCA (pin)  
jacks for component video, a suitable adaptor cable or  
adaptors should be used.  
< In all cases, use the highest quality cables for the best  
possible picture.  
D
S-Video output terminal  
Use a commercially available S-Video cable to connect the  
unit to the S-Video input of a suitably equipped television or  
monitor. Use this connection in preference to a composite  
video connection.  
A
DVI-D video output terminal  
Use a commercially available DVI-D output cable to connect  
the unit to a DVI/HDCP compatible television or monitor.  
DVI output formats  
480p (NTSC) or 576p (PAL), 720p, 1080i  
E
Composite video output terminal  
< The television connected in this way must be DVI/HDCP  
compatible. Use with incompatible televisions may  
sometimes result in the playback picture not being visible.  
Use a commercially available RCA (pin) video cable to  
connect the unit to the composite video connector of a  
television or monitor. Use this connection only if no other  
video connection method is available.  
< See page 26 for further details on DVI output formats.  
< Make sure that you read and understand the documentation  
provided with the DVI component, as well as this unit’s  
documentation.  
B
D1/D2 video output terminals (component)  
By using a commercially available D terminal cable to  
connect the unit to a “D compatible” (D1, D2, D3 or D4)  
television or monitor, high-quality images, equivalent to  
those achieved using component video, will be displayed.  
< D terminal cable is not available in all countries.  
D terminal and signal format (NTSC/PAL)  
480i/576i  
480p/576p  
(525i/625i)  
(525p/625p)  
D1 terminal  
D2 terminal  
D3 terminal  
D4 terminal  
X
Numbers in parentheses show the number of scan lines  
i = interlace (flyback)  
p = progressive scan  
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Connections to an amplifier, etc.  
CAUTION:  
< Switch off the power to all equipment before making connections.  
< Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit.  
< Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, avoid bundling the  
signal interconnection cables together with the AC power cord or speaker cables.  
Stereo amplifier  
AUDIO IN  
Decoder-equipped amplifier  
DIGITAL IN  
(COAXIAL)  
R
L
R
L
Balanced XLR  
pin assignment  
F
G
I
G
J
K
H
WORD SYNC OUT  
DIGITAL IN  
(OPTICAL)  
i.LINK(AUDIO)  
(IEEE1394)  
Wall socket  
Digital audio device  
(CD recorder, MD deck, etc.)  
Master clock generator  
(G-0s, etc.)  
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I
Analog audio output terminals  
Word sync connector  
Use either the XLR or RCA (pin) terminals for analog stereo  
output.  
This allows the use of an externally-generated word clock  
connection, using a commercially available BNC coaxial  
cable.  
XLR: Use balanced XLR audio cable  
RCA: Use RCA (pin) audio cable  
Devices producing such a suitable clock signal include  
external D-A converters or dedicated word clock generators.  
Connect the SYNC OUT (or WORD OUT) of such a device to  
the unit.  
< When using these terminals, set “Analog Output” to “2 ch”  
(or select “2 ch” using the 2CH/MULTI button of the remote  
control unit) to downmix the multi-channel material to two  
channels.  
Note that if “Analog Output” is set to “Multi ch”, only the  
front L/R sound of the multi-channel material will be output  
from these terminals.  
J
SIGNAL GND connection  
Use a commercially available PVC-covered cord to connect  
the signal ground terminal on the unit to the amplifier signal  
ground.  
< Note that this is NOT an electrical safety ground (earth).  
G
Digital audio output terminals  
Digital audio from DVD-Video, CD and video CD is output  
from these terminals.  
The unit may be connected using either coaxial or optical  
(TOS) commercially available cables to amplifiers including a  
decoder, or to digital audio devices such as CD recorders,  
etc.  
K
Power cord receptacle  
After all other connections have been made, insert the  
supplied AC power cord into this receptacle, then connect  
the other end of the power cord into the wall socket. Ensure  
that your AC voltage corresponds to the voltage marked on  
the rear panel of the unit. Consult a qualified electrician if  
you are in doubt.  
COAXIAL: Use RCA (pin) digital audio cable  
OPTICAL: Use optical digital audio cable (TOS)  
< In order to avoid the risk of electric shock, fire, and so on,  
only use the supplied power cord.  
< If you are not going to use the unit for some time,  
disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.  
< The optical terminal is covered by a shutter. Make sure that  
the cable is firmly inserted, but do not force the cable when  
connecting it or removing it, in order not to cause damage  
to the unit.  
H
i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal  
In addition to the digital audio from DVD-Video, CD and  
video CD, the digital surround audio from SACD and DVD-  
Audio discs can be output from this terminal.  
Use a commercially available S400 compatible i.LINK  
(IEEE1394) 6pin cable to connect the unit to an amplifier.  
< When using this terminal, set the i.LINK output setting to  
“i.60958” or “i.PCM” (see page 42).  
< See page 43 for further details on i.LINK.  
< To enjoy surround sound from a DVD Video disc, connect  
the DIGITAL OUT terminal or the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal to  
an amplifier with Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG decoder.  
< To enjoy surround sound from a DVD Audio and SACD  
disc, connect the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal to a suitably  
equipped surround sound amplifier.  
< DVD Audio disc signals are converted where necessary from  
192kHz or 176.4kHz to 96kHz/88.2kHz or 48kHz/44.1kHz.  
However, there may be some occasions when digital audio  
cannot be output by the unit from such a disc.  
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Front panel features  
A
B
C
D
E
F G  
H
I
J
A
POWER  
Use this to turn the unit on and off. When the unit is on, the ring surrounding the  
button lights up.  
The equipment draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its  
POWER switch in the OFF position.  
B
C
CLOCK MODE  
Use this to select an external word sync source connected to the WORD SYNC  
connector on the rear panel.  
Also use this to select the 4% DOWN mode.  
Remote control sensor  
Receives signals from the remote control unit. Point the remote control unit at this  
sensor when operating the remote control unit.  
D
E
F
Display  
Disc tray  
OPEN/CLOSE  
Use this to open and close the disc tray.  
G
STOP  
Use this to stop playback. When playback is stopped, the ring surrounding the  
button lights up.  
Also use this to change the i.LINK output setting.  
H
I
PLAY  
Use this to start playback. When a disc is being played back, the ring surrounding  
the button lights up.  
PAUSE  
Use this to pause playback. When playback is temporarily paused, the ring  
surrounding this button lights up.  
J
SKIP (.//)  
Use these for skip operations. Pressing and holding these buttons for more than a  
second changes the scanning speed.  
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Front panel display  
g
e
a
q
c
i
b
d
f
h
p
j
s
n
o
m
r
l
k
a
b
m
n
Disc type indicator  
GUI indicator  
Shows the type of disc currently loaded.  
Lights to show that the GUI is being displayed through the  
video outputs.  
GROUP indicator  
Message area  
Indicates that the group number of a DVD audio disc is being  
shown.  
Alphanumeric display to show times, titles, status messages,  
etc.  
c
d
e
TITLE indicator  
o
p
REPEAT indicator  
Indicates that the title of a DVD disc is being shown.  
Lights when repeat play is selected  
CHAPTER indicator  
Angle indicator  
Indicates that the chapter of a DVD disc is being shown.  
Lights when an alternative angle is available on the section of  
the disc being played back.  
TRACK indicator  
Indicates that the track number of a CD, SACD or video CD is  
being shown.  
q
Pause indicator  
Lights when playback is paused.  
f TOTAL indicator  
r
Playback indicator  
Indicates that the total time is being shown.  
Lights when playing back.  
g
REMAIN indicator  
s
PROGRESSIVE indicator  
Indicates that the remaining time is being shown.  
Lights when progressive-scan video output is enabled.  
h
i
DOLBY DIGITAL indicator  
Lights to show that Dolby Digital audio is being played back.  
DTS indicator  
Lights to show that DTS audio is being played back.  
j
DOWN MIX indicator  
Lights to show that a multi-channel source has been  
downmixed to 2 channels.  
k
l
5.1CH indicator  
Lights when the Analog Out setting is set to “Multi Channel”.  
Channel indicators  
Light to show which surround channels are currently in use.  
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Understanding the remote control unit  
A
B
C
D
Number buttons  
Use these for selecting tracks by number, etc.  
DVI ON/OFF  
Use this to turn DVI video output on and off.  
VIDEO ON/OFF  
Use this to turn all video on and off.  
2CH/MULTI  
Use this to switch between two-channel (stereo) and multi-  
channel surround audio output.  
E
PLAY AREA  
Use this with DVD audio and SACD discs to select the  
playback area.  
O
A
F
G
H
I
SLOW (  
/
)
Use these for slow motion video playback.  
P
Q
S
SCAN (m/,)  
B
Use these for fast scanning during playback.  
C
E
R
T
D
STOP  
F
G
H
U
V
Equivalent to pushing the STOP button on the front panel.  
PLAY  
W
I
Equivalent to pushing the PLAY button on the front panel.  
X
J
J
MENU  
K
Use this button with menu-enabled DVD discs to bring up the  
DVD menu.  
Y
a
L
K
L
Cursor buttons and ENTER  
M
Z
N
Use these cursor buttons for navigation of on-screen menus  
and the ENTER button to confirm selections.  
SETUP  
Use this button to enter the main menu where you can set up  
the parameters of the unit.  
M
N
AUDIO  
Use this to select the audio for playback.  
LIP SYNC  
Use this to synchronize video and audio when playing back  
DVDs.  
O
P
OPEN/CLOSE button  
Duplicates the functions of the OPEN/CLOSE button on the  
front panel.  
Clear button  
Use this button to clear entry errors, etc.  
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R
DISPLAY  
How to insert the batteries  
Use this button to change the display mode.  
Remove the cover of the remote control unit with a  
screwdriver. After checking the polarity (+/_) of two AA  
batteries, insert the batteries, replace the cover and replace  
the screws.  
FL DIMMER button  
Use this button to change the brightness of the front panel  
display.  
S
T
REPEAT  
Use this button to set the repeat playback mode.  
PROGRAM  
Use this button when programming playback order.  
U
GROUP/TITLE  
Use these buttons to skip back or forward by one group or  
title.  
V
SKIP (.//)  
These buttons are equivalent to the skip buttons on the front  
panel.  
Battery Replacement  
If the distance required between the remote control unit and  
main unit decreases, the batteries are exhausted. In this case  
replace the batteries with new ones.  
W
PAUSE  
This button is equivalent to the PAUSE button on the front  
panel.  
Precautions concerning batteries  
X
Y
TOP MENU  
< Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive “+” and  
negative “_” polarities.  
< Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of  
batteries together.  
Use this button to return control to the top menu of a DVD.  
RETURN  
Use this button to go up a level in menu systems. When  
playing back video CDs, use it to return to the top menu.  
< Rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries can be used but  
not mixed together. Refer to the precautions on their labels.  
< When the remote control unit is not to be used for a long  
time (more than a month), remove the batteries from the  
remote control unit to prevent them from leaking. If they  
leak, wipe away the liquid inside the battery compartment  
and replace the batteries with new ones.  
Z
a
SUBTITLE  
Use this button to select the displayed subtitles during DVD  
playback.  
< Do not heat or disassemble batteries and never dispose of old  
batteries by throwing them in a fire.  
ANGLE  
Use this button to select camera angles during DVD playback.  
Notes on use  
< Point the remote control unit at the player’s remote sensor  
within seven meters (23 feet) of the player. There should not  
be any obstacles between the player and the remote control  
unit.  
< Do not allow direct sun or other light to shine on the remote  
sensor part of the player. This may cause the remote control  
unit to work incorrectly.  
< Note that other units with remote controls may operate  
incorrectly because of infrared light “overspill” when you  
operate this remote control unit.  
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DVD VCD CD SACD DVD-A  
Playback  
5
Press the PLAY button to start playback if playback has  
not started automatically.  
3
2 4  
1
5
If a menu is shown on screen (some DVD or video discs may  
show such a menu), see the next section.  
1
Turn on the power using the POWER button on the  
main unit.  
On-screen menu  
An on-screen menu is shown when a DVD or video CD with  
playback control (PBC) content is loaded.  
The way in which the menu works may differ from disc to  
disc.  
The button and the display light.  
2
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.  
DVD menus  
Use the cursor buttons to select the menu item from a DVD,  
and confirm the selection using the ENTER button.  
The tray opens after a second or two (this delay is due to the  
movement of the internal mechanism of the unit before  
opening).  
3
Insert the disc label side up.  
Returning to the menu screen  
Press either the MENU button or (to return to the top menu)  
the TOP MENU button.  
MENU  
TOP MENU  
< In the case of double-sided discs, the side to be played should  
be face down.  
< Make sure the disc is centered in the tray in order to avoid  
any malfunction or jamming of the tray or damage to the  
disc.  
< Depending on the disc, pressing MENU or TOP MENU during  
playback may restart playback from the first chapter.  
< This function is not available with a DVD-RW disc with VR  
content.  
4
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again.  
The tray will close. Take care not to trap your fingers in the  
tray.  
The unit reads the disc (this may take a little time) and the  
display shows “LOADING”. Some discs may automatically  
start playback.  
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Playback control (with PBC enabled) video CDs  
Stopping playback  
With these discs, the number buttons can sometimes be used  
to select menu items.  
Press the STOP button (the ring surrounding the STOP button  
on the main unit lights).  
Jump between pages of multi-page menus (on some video  
CDs) with the SKIP buttons (.//).  
With a video DVD or video CD, the unit enters resume mode  
(see the next section). Pressing STOP once again stops  
playback completely.  
< Pressing RETURN during playback returns to the menu of a  
PBC video CD.  
< Note that the DISPLAY, REPEAT and PROGRAM buttons do  
not work during PBC playback.  
Resume mode  
Playback without PBC  
In the stop mode press the number buttons or SKIP buttons  
(.//) and PLAY button to playback video CDs without  
using the PBC facility.  
DVD audio discs with picture stills  
Use the SLOW buttons (  
/
) to change between still  
images that are shown when some DVD audio discs are  
played back.  
When the STOP button is pressed with a video DVD or video  
CD, playback is stopped, and the display shows “RESUME”.  
Pressing PLAY continues playback.  
Pressing any of the following buttons cancels resume mode:  
STOP, OPEN/CLOSE, POWER.  
Opening and closing the tray  
Pausing playback (freezing the picture)  
Pressing OPEN/CLOSE opens the tray if it is closed, and closes  
it if it is open. When the tray is opened during playback, it  
may take a few seconds before the disc is “unloaded” and  
the tray opens.  
Press the PAUSE button to pause audio playback (the ring  
surrounding the PAUSE button on the main unit lights). Any  
DVD or video CD image is frozen.  
Press PLAY or PAUSE to restart playback.  
< If the still picture appears blurred or noisy, reconfigure the still  
mode to “field” (see page 39).  
< Caution - do not leave player in the “pause” mode for  
extended periods of time. Damage to your television or the  
player may occur.  
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DVD DVD-A  
DVD VCD CD SACD DVD-A  
Selecting groups and titles  
Selecting a chapter or track  
Use the number button to select tracks or chapters for  
playback. Use the +10 button to enter the first digit of  
numbers greater than 9 (repeated presses show 1-, 2-, 3- etc.)  
and the single digit buttons (0 through 9) for the second  
digit, or single-digit track numbers.  
Use the remote control unit’s GROUP/TITLE buttons (  
to change titles and groups on DVD media.  
/
)
If pressed during playback, these buttons start playback at the  
selected group/title. If pressed during pause or stop mode,  
playback is paused at the start of the selected group/title.  
Note that some discs may start playback when a group or title  
is selected, regardless of the pause or stop status.  
CD (including video CD and SACD) playback starts from the  
selected track, regardless of whether the number is selected  
during playback or playback is stopped or paused.  
DVD playback starts from the selected chapter or track if  
selection is made during playback or stop. It pauses at the  
start of the selected track if the selection was made from  
pause mode. In stop mode, only chapters from the first title  
can be selected.  
DVD VCD CD SACD DVD-A  
Skipping playback  
Use the CLEAR button to clear mistaken entries.  
SACD DVD-A  
Selecting the playback area  
Press the SKIP button (. or /) repeatedly until the  
desired chapter or track is found. The selected chapter or  
track will be played from the beginning.  
< If the . button is pressed once during playback, playback  
returns to the start of the current track or chapter. If it is  
pressed within one second from the start of the track,  
playback returns to the start of the previous track or chapter  
(so pressing the button twice in quick succession will skip  
back two tracks, etc.).  
When playback is stopped, use the PLAY AREA button to  
select the playback area. Some DVD audio discs have DVD  
video areas which can be accessed through this function.  
Additionally, SACD discs may contain two or more separate  
audio areas, selectable in this way.  
< If tracks or chapters are skipped while playback is paused or  
stopped, playback is paused or stopped at the start of the  
selected track or chapter.  
< In programmed playback mode, these buttons will move  
between tracks in the programmed order.  
The contents accessible as DVD audio and DVD video from  
the same DVD disc may differ.  
< When playing back video CDs with PBC, note the following:  
the . button is disabled. The / button is disabled in  
resume mode, but is enabled in play mode. In pause mode,  
the / restarts playback at the start of the selected track.  
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DVD VCD CD SACD DVD-A  
DVD VCD CD SACD DVD-A  
Fast scanning  
Repeat mode  
Use the REPEAT button to select the repeat mode for  
playback. Repeated presses of the REPEAT button cycle  
between the following options:  
When playing back, use the SCAN button (m or ,) to  
move backwards and forwards (sound is muted for DVD video  
and video CD discs). Press PLAY to restart playback at normal  
speed at the desired location.  
DVD video  
Repeated presses of the SCAN buttons changes the scanning  
speeds. There are three speeds:  
REPEAT CHP  
(chapter repeat)  
REPEAT TTL  
(title repeat)  
Fast (1) q Fast (2) q Fast (3) q Play (normal speed)  
REPEAT OFF  
(no repeat)  
The scanning speed is briefly shown on the display.  
DVD audio  
REPEAT TRK  
(track repeat)  
REPEAT GRP  
(group repeat)  
< You can also use the SKIP buttons of the main unit. To start  
scanning (or to change the scanning speed), press and hold  
the SKIP button for more than one second.  
REPEAT OFF  
(no repeat)  
CD/VCD with PBC off/SACD  
Notes on DVD video  
REPEAT TRK  
REPEAT DSC  
(whole disc repeat)  
Scanning does not work within menus.  
(track repeat)  
If forward scanning reaches the end of the last chapter of a  
title, playback starts from the start of the next title.  
If there is no following title, playback stops.  
If backward scanning reaches the start of the first chapter,  
normal playback starts from there.  
REPEAT OFF  
(no repeat)  
< Halting playback stops the repeat mode.  
< This feature is not available for all discs. The “prohibit” mark  
is shown on screen in such cases when an attempt is made to  
repeat playback.  
< Repeat playback is not possible for video CDs with PBC  
enabled.  
Notes on DVD audio and video CD (PBC playback)  
Scanning does not work within menus.  
If forward scanning reaches the end of a track, the scan stops  
and playback starts from the beginning of the next track.  
If it reaches the last track on the disc, playback stops.  
If backward scanning reaches the start of a track, normal  
playback starts from the start of that track.  
< The following buttons cancel repeat mode:  
STOP, OPEN/CLOSE, POWER.  
Chapter and track repeat  
Notes on video CD (non-PBC playback), audio CDs and  
SACD  
When this is selected, the currently selected track repeats. If  
another track is selected during repeat playback, the newly-  
selected track repeats.  
Scanning can be carried out across track boundaries.  
If backward scanning reaches the start of the disc, playback  
starts from the beginning. If forward scanning reaches the  
end of the disc, scanning and playback stop.  
Title, group, disc repeat  
The current title/group or disc repeats. In the case of a DVD,  
the current title/group repeats, and for other discs, the whole  
contents of the disc are repeated.  
Programmed repeat  
If programmed playback has been set up, the whole program  
is repeated.  
Pushing the REPEAT button cycles between REPEAT PGM  
(program repeat) and REPEAT OFF (programmed playback  
takes place).  
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CD SACD DVD-A  
Programmed playback  
Programmed playback allows up to 30 tracks to be played  
back in the order you decide.  
Note that programmed playback is not possible for DVD video  
and video CD discs.  
When selecting tracks from a DVD audio disc:  
Program running time  
PROGRAM  
Total 16:50  
No. Grp Trk  
No. Grp Trk No. Grp Trk  
01 01 02  
02 01 04  
03 02 12  
1
04 02  
Press the PROGRAM button (either when playing back  
––  
or stopped).  
The program screen appears. If a track is currently playing  
back (or paused in the middle of the track), this track is added  
as the first item in the programmed playback list.  
INPUT:0~9, +10Key  
CLEAR:CLEAR Key  
Number in programmed Group number Track number  
list  
Continue pressing the number buttons to add tracks.  
< With DVD audio discs, use the GROUP/TITLE buttons to select  
the group from which tracks are added.  
< Clear mistakes with the CLEAR button (the last entry is  
cleared)  
PROGRAM  
No. Track No. Track  
01  
Total 00:00  
No. Track  
< You can only select tracks on the disc (in other words, if the  
disc has six tracks, you cannot program track 7!).  
––  
< Although a DVD audio disc may allow a track to be  
programmed (for example a menu track) where no music is  
recorded, playback may stop when this track is reached.  
INPUT:0~9, +10Key  
CLEAR:CLEAR Key  
3
Finish the programming by pressing PLAY.  
2
Use the number buttons to add tracks to the  
programmed playback list.  
Programmed playback begins (if the disc is actually being  
played back while you are setting the program order, there’s  
no need to press PLAY).  
Use the +10 button and 0 through 9 buttons in exactly the  
same way as when selecting tracks.  
Skip between tracks in the programmed playback order using  
When selecting tracks from a CD or SACD, the screen  
looks like this:  
the SKIP buttons (.//).  
Program running time  
PROGRAM  
No. Track No. Track  
Total 16:50  
No. Track  
01 02  
02 04  
03 12  
04  
––  
INPUT:0~9, +10Key  
CLEAR:CLEAR Key  
Number in programmed list  
Track number  
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DVD  
Changing camera angle  
When a scene recorded with multiple angles is played, the  
angle icon appears on the screen. Each time you press the  
ANGLE button while the angle icon is displayed, the camera  
angle changes.  
Clearing the last track from the list  
Push the CLEAR button to clear the last track from the list.  
:
:
01/04  
Adding tracks to the list  
02/04  
Use the number buttons to add tracks to the list.  
:
:
04/04  
03/04  
< When no other angle is recorded, the prohibit icon “A” will  
be displayed.  
< You can change the setting so that the angle icon isn’t  
displayed even when a scene recorded with multiple angles is  
played. See page 40 for details.  
Clearing the whole program  
Press the PROGRAM button to clear the program (playback  
continues from the current point).  
< The maximum number of angles stipulated by the  
manufacturer is 9.  
The OPEN/CLOSE or the POWER button also clears the  
program.  
< The ANGLE button doesn’t work during pause.  
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DVD VCD  
DVD VCD DVD-A  
Slow motion/frame advance  
Selecting audio  
Many DVD discs include audio in different languages, as well  
as stereo and multi-channel surround versions of the  
soundtrack.  
Video CDs allow the left, right or stereo channels to be  
selected. This facility is not available for audio CDs or SACD  
discs.  
Slow motion  
During playback, press either of the SLOW buttons (  
to slow playback in either direction.  
/
)
Pressing PLAY resumes normal speed playback.  
Pressing the AUDIO button changes between the  
different audio tracks available, and the result is shown  
on screen.  
Repeated presses of the SLOW buttons change the slow  
playback speed:  
: 1/8 q 1/4 q 1/2 q normal speed  
< Sometimes the picture playback will appear to freeze  
momentarily when the audio is changed.  
:1/20 q 1/16 q 1/12 q playback at normal speed  
< It may be necessary to change the audio on some discs using  
the on-screen disc menu.  
Frame advance  
< Some discs cannot have their audio changed in the way  
described here, as well as some discs which only have one  
audio stream. If you attempt to select different audio with  
these discs, the “prohibit” mark is shown on screen.  
If you press the SLOW buttons when playback is paused, you  
can advance or go back a frame at a time.  
Pressing PLAY restarts playback at normal speed.  
< Some DVD audio discs have two, or more, audio groups. In  
this case, select the audio group.  
< Sound is muted while slow playback or frame advance is  
taking place.  
< You cannot use slow motion or frame advance with video  
CDs. Also some discs may not allow this. In these cases, the  
prohibit mark “A” is shown on screen if you attempt slow  
motion or frame advance.  
< If the still or slow picture appears blurred, check the “still  
mode” setting (see page 39).  
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DVD  
DVD  
Selecting subtitles  
Lip sync  
Use the SUBTITLE button to select DVD subtitles.  
Repeated presses of this button cycle through available  
languages on a disc until OFF is reached (no subtitle).  
This function allows you to adjust the synchronization of the  
video and audio portions of a DVD.  
Press the LIP SYNC button to display the current lip sync value  
(default is 0). Use the left and right cursor buttons to adjust  
the value. Positive values mean that the sound is delayed  
relative to the picture.  
< Subtitles do not always appear immediately after the  
language has been selected. It may be necessary to wait a  
few seconds until the subtitles appear.  
< Some captions on some discs cannot be removed or changed  
using this button. Additionally, a disc must have at least one  
captioning language available for this to work. Some discs  
may have only one sub-caption language, in which case, the  
choice is obviously restricted to one subtitle or no subtitles.  
< Press LIP SYNC again to cancel this setting. Any other  
operational display appearing on screen will also cancel this  
setting. Note that lip sync should be cancelled if you need to  
use the left and right cursor buttons to navigate menus, etc.  
< The lip sync value you set is stored when you turn the unit  
off, and will be remembered next time you turn the unit on  
again.  
< It may be necessary to change the subtitles on some discs  
using the on-screen disc menu.  
< Some discs cannot have their subtitles changed in the way  
described here. If you attempt to select a different subtitle  
with these discs, the “prohibit” mark is shown on screen.  
DVD VCD CD SACD DVD-A  
Display dimming  
The display on the main unit can be dimmed to suit the  
environment in which you listen to music or watch video.  
There are three levels and an “off” setting.  
Use the FL DIMMER button to cycle between these  
settings.  
< Note that the OFF setting is not memorized when the power  
is turned off. When the unit is switched off with the display  
off, and then turned on again, the display is reset to the  
minimum brightness.  
< In OFF mode, when you press a button such as PLAY, the  
illuminations turn temporarily on.  
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DVI output  
DVI level  
When DVI output is enabled, the black areas shown on the  
monitor may not appear dark enough. In this case, it is  
necessary to select the EXPAND option.  
When the DVI output is selected and the format is  
visible on the front panel’s display, use the right cursor  
button to select between EXPAND or NORMAL.  
The relevant data are:  
NORMAL: 16 (black) to 235 (white)  
EXPAND: 0 (black) to 246 (white)  
The DVI ON/OFF button turns output from the DVI output on  
and off. In order to use this output, a DVI/HDCP-compliant  
television must be used.  
< If the display is not HDCP-compliant, video playback may not  
occur.  
< When this DVI output is turned on, even if progressive scan  
has been selected for the component video outputs, an  
interlaced signal is output.  
DVI output format  
When DVI output is turned on, the front panel’s display  
shows the current format. Use the up and down cursor  
buttons to change the format when it is displayed.  
DVI output aspect ratio  
It may sometimes be necessary to change the aspect ratio  
from 4:3 when video is output and displayed through the DVI  
terminal, especially when 720p or 1080i is selected. Use the  
television (monitor) controls to change the format.  
If your television (monitor) cannot change the aspect ratio,  
change the output mode of the UX-3 in the following way:  
When the DVI output is selected and the format is  
visible on the display, use the left cursor button to  
select between “DVI 4:3” or “DVI FULL” to match the  
television (monitor).  
480p (NTSC) or 576p (PAL)  
1080i  
720p  
(i=interlaced, p=progressive scan)  
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DVD VCD CD SACD DVD-A  
Turning video on and off  
Clock Mode  
Use the VIDEO ON/OFF button to turn video output to the  
television (monitor) on and off. It is not necessary to turn video  
off, but you may notice a slight improvement in audio quality if  
you turn off the video when playing back SACD discs and CDs  
without video images.  
Word sync  
For highly accurate playback, you can use the word clock  
(sync) output of an external unit such as the Esoteric G-25U,  
D-70 or G-0s to synchronize your whole audio system.  
Use the CLOCK MODE (main unit) button to switch  
between Word ON and Word OFF.  
When the unit is synchronizing to the external clock, the ring  
surrounding the button flashes. When it is locked, the button  
lights.  
Note that this setting is not memorized when the power is  
turned off.  
DVD SACD DVD-A  
The main unit can accept and synchronize to the following  
frequencies received from external devices:  
44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 100kHz, 176.4kHz,  
192kHz as well as frequencies which are 96% of these  
values, in the 4% DOWN mode.  
Analog sound output (2CH/MULTI)  
Note that the sync connection should be made before the  
CLOCK MODE button is pressed. If no valid word sync signal  
is received, the display shows “No Word!”.  
4% DOWN mode  
When playback is stopped, use the 2CH/MULTI button to select  
either 2CH (stereo) or MULTI (multi-channel surround) audio  
output.  
This allows a 4% reduction in frame rate. PAL video plays  
back at 25 frames per second (fps), but movies are shot at  
24fps. This mode helps to resolve the discrepancy by allowing  
an external clock source at 4% less than standard to be  
received. The external clock source should be set to this 4%  
frequency reduction (called “PAL FILM” on the G-0 and G-0s  
models).  
This setting is also reflected in the configuration screen (see page 31).  
2CH  
The unit outputs 2-channel audio from the the i.LINK (AUDIO)  
and the AUDIO OUT terminals.  
If multi-channel program material is played, the multi-channel  
material will be downmixed to two channels and the  
DOWNMIX indicator will light on the display.  
See page 32 for how to set the downmix mode.  
Press and hold the CLOCK MODE button on the main  
unit for three seconds or more to enter this mode.  
The ring surrounding the button lights orange. Pressing this  
button again turns off the word sync.  
MULTI  
Note that the signals from the S-Video and composite video  
outputs are cancelled when this mode is selected. In addition,  
the audio pitch drops.  
The unit outputs the multi-channel surround sound.  
Select this when the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal is connected to a  
surround sound amplifier with a decoder.  
5.1 indicator will light on the display.  
< Note that if “MULTI” is selected, only the front L/R sound of  
the multi-channel material will be output from the analog  
AUDIO OUT terminals.  
< This setting has no effect on the DIGITAL OUT terminals.  
< This setting is ignored if you play a DVD-Video with the Audio  
Digital Out set to “Stream”(page 37) and the i.LINK output  
set to “i.60958”(page 42). To use this setting, set the Audio  
Digital Out to “Stream” and the i.LINK output to “i.PCM”.  
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Changing the display mode  
DVD video playback (on-screen display)  
(no display)  
Currently-playing title  
Elapsed time of current title  
Title Chapter Total Elapsed Total Remain  
01  
03/37  
10:53  
140:17  
Currently-playing Number of chapters  
chapter in current title  
Time remaining for  
current title  
During playback, it is possible to change the display as shown  
here. The display on both the main unit, and the on-screen  
display (when the video output is on) changes.  
Elapsed time of current chapter  
Title Chapter Elapsed Remain  
01 03/37 0:03 3:39  
When playback stops, the display mode reverts to the first type  
of display.  
Time remaining for current chapter  
Total number of audio  
versions recorded  
Current Audio channels  
DVD video playback (main unit display)  
Audio format  
Language of audio format  
Audio 1/2 : Dolby Digital 3/2.1 English  
Subtitle : 01/03 Japanese  
Elapsed time of current title  
Number of subtitles available  
Currently-selected subtitle  
DVD video (stopped, on-screen display)  
Currently-playing title  
Currently-playing chapter  
(no display)  
Total number of titles on disc  
TotalTitle  
12  
Time remaining for current title  
Elapsed time of current chapter  
< When DVD video playback is stopped, the display of the main  
unit doesn’t change.  
DVD audio playback (main unit display)  
Currently-playing group  
Currently-playing track  
Elapsed time of  
current track  
Time remaining for current chapter  
Time remaining for current track  
Elapsed time of current group  
Time remaining for current group  
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DVD audio playback (on-screen display)  
SACD/CD/video CD (stopped, main unit  
display)  
(no display)  
Current group  
Elapsed time of current track  
Group Track Elapsed Remain  
01 02/10 01:50 04:41  
Number of tracks on disc  
Total disc running time  
Time remaining for current track  
Currently-playing track  
Total number of tracks on disc  
SACD/CD/video CD playback (on-screen  
display)  
Elapsed time of current group  
(no display)  
Group Track  
Total Elapsed Total Remain  
01  
02/10  
05:50  
38:00  
Number of tracks  
on disc  
Time remaining for current group  
Elapsed time of current track  
Track Elapsed Remain  
02/36  
00:09  
03:51  
Audio format  
Sampling frequency  
Currently playing track  
Time remaining for current tracks  
Audio 1/1: PPCM 5.1ch / 96kHz / 24bit  
Total number of audio  
versions recorded  
Audio channels  
Bit rate  
Total elapsed time  
Track Total Elapsed Total Remain  
02/36  
03:09  
56:51  
DVD audio (stopped, on-screen display)  
Total time remaining (disc)  
(no display)  
Track Total Elapsed TotalTime  
02/36  
03:09  
60:00  
Total number of groups on disc  
Total disc running time  
Total Group  
04  
SACD/CD/video CD (stopped, on-screen  
display)  
< When DVD audio playback is stopped, no display appears on  
the main unit.  
(no display)  
SACD/CD/video CD playback  
(main unit display)  
TotalTrack TotalTime  
036  
61:35  
Currently playing track  
Elapsed time of current track  
Number of tracks on disc  
Total disc running time  
< The above does not apply to video CDs played back using the  
PBC system.  
Time remaining for current track  
Total elapsed time (disc)  
Total time remaining (disc)  
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Settings (introduction)  
1
Turn on the main unit, and the television (monitor).  
If no cursor is visible on the screen, using the left and right  
buttons changes between the top tabbed menus.  
Use the up and down buttons to highlight menu items within  
these tabbed menus. RETURN returns to the top level.  
4
Enter the menu item with the right cursor button.  
2
Press the SETUP button.  
Analog Out  
2ch *  
Digital Out  
Multi Channel  
CD Digital Direct  
Audio DRC  
Group Playback  
2ch Down Mix  
The following appears on screen.  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
5
Use the up and down cursor buttons to select the  
options within the menu item, and ENTER to confirm  
the entry.  
Analog Out  
Digital Out  
CD Digital Direct  
Audio DRC  
2ch *  
ON *  
Direct *  
OFF *  
Group Playback  
2ch Down Mix  
Single *  
Lo/Ro *  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
< Factory settings are marked with an asterisk “*”.  
< Exit the setup mode by pressing SETUP once again.  
< Although it is possible to enter the setup screen while  
playback is continuing (or in resume mode), not all menu  
functions will be available. Expand the number of available  
functions by pressing the STOP button twice.  
Individual menu functions are described on pages 31 through  
41.  
3
5
Repeat steps  
through  
as required.  
3
Use the cursor buttons to navigate the menus.  
6
Exit the setup mode by pressing SETUP once more.  
Analog Out  
2ch *  
Digital Out  
CD Digital Direct  
Audio DRC  
Group Playback  
2ch Down Mix  
Multi Channel  
The display on the main menu also gives some menu  
messages and allows settings to be made, but it is easier to  
use the on-screen display to make these settings (remember  
that video output must be turned on!).  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
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Settings (Audio)  
Analog output settings  
Digital output settings  
[AUDIO q Analog Out]  
[AUDIO q Digital Out]  
Analog Out  
2ch *  
Analog Out  
Digital Out  
CD Digital Direct  
Audio DRC  
Multi Channel  
Digital Out  
CD Digital Direct  
Audio DRC  
ON *  
OFF  
Group Playback  
2ch Down Mix  
Group Playback  
2ch Down Mix  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
2ch *  
ON *  
Outputs 2-channel audio from the the i.LINK (AUDIO) and the  
AUDIO OUT terminals.  
Audio is output from the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal and the  
DIGITAL OUT terminals.  
If multi-channel program material is played, the multi-channel  
material will be downmixed to two channels and the  
DOWNMIX indicator will light on the display.  
OFF  
Audio is not output from the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal and the  
DIGITAL OUT terminals. If you are not using the these  
terminals, we suggest that you use this OFF setting for better  
analog sound.  
See page 32 for how to set the downmix mode.  
Multi Channel  
The unit outputs the multi-channel surround sound.  
Select this when the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal is connected to a  
surround sound amplifier with a decoder.  
5.1 indicator will lights on the display.  
< Digital sound from SACD discs cannot be output from the  
DIGITAL OUT terminals.  
< DVD audio at 192kHz or 174.4kHz is converted to  
< Note that if “Multi Channel” is selected, only the front L/R  
sound of the multi-channel material will be output from the  
AUDIO OUT terminals.  
96/88.2kHz sampling frequency.  
< If downsampling is turned on, 192kHz and 96kHz discs will  
be automatically converted to 48kHz digital audio, and  
174.4kHz and 88.2kHz discs will be converted to 44.1kHz  
audio. Some discs converted in this way may not output  
digital audio (depending on the disc).  
< Note that some DVD discs cannot be downmixed (from multi  
channel to 2-channel). In these cases, no digital sound will be  
output.  
< Speakers should be set up properly for multi-channel use. See  
page 36 for details.  
CD Digital Direct  
[AUDIO q CD Digital Direct]  
< This setting has no effect on the DIGITAL OUT terminals.  
Analog Out  
Digital Out  
CD Digital Direct  
Audio DRC  
Direct *  
Normal  
Group Playback  
2ch Down Mix  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
Direct *  
This setting bypasses unnecessary circuitry and provides better  
sound quality when listening to audio CDs.  
Normal  
Use this setting only when playing back DTS-CDs (DTS digital  
surround).  
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Settings (Audio)  
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Controlling)  
Downmix  
[AUDIO q Audio DRC]  
[AUDIO q 2ch Down Mix]  
Analog Out  
Analog Out  
Digital Out  
Digital Out  
CD Digital Direct  
Audio DRC  
CD Digital Direct  
Audio DRC  
ON  
Group Playback  
2ch Down Mix  
OFF *  
Group Playback  
2ch Down Mix  
Lo/Ro *  
Lt/Rt  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
ON  
Lo/Ro *  
Usual stereo mode. Use this for stereo playback, etc.  
Applies dynamic range control to Dolby Digital material,  
reducing the volume of loud sounds, and increasing the  
volume of quiet ones. This is useful for spoken word material,  
etc. as well as nighttime listening.  
Lt/Rt  
This mode is useful when recording multi-channel sound on a  
cassette tape deck or CD recorder connected via the AUDIO  
OUT jacks. With a Dolby Pro Logic decoder, the recorded  
sound can be decoded into multi-channel sound.  
OFF *  
Turns off the audio dynamic compression.  
< This function is effective only when playing back a DVD disc  
recorded with Dolby Digital. This control has no effect on  
other discs.  
< Select between 2-channel and multi-channel modes using the  
2CH/MULTI remote control button.  
< Note that this setting is ignored for DVD audio discs and  
SACD discs; these are downmixed in the Lo/Ro mode  
automatically.  
< The overall effect of this setting depends on many things: the  
disc being played, the amplifier, and the speakers used for  
reproduction.  
Group playback mode (DVD audio)  
[AUDIO q Group Playback]  
Analog Out  
Digital Out  
CD Digital Direct  
Audio DRC  
Group Playback  
2ch Down Mix  
Continue  
Single *  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
Continue  
Plays all groups. Moving between groups is not possible when  
the menu screen is displayed.  
Single *  
Plays the group selected using the menu. Fast forward, track  
skip, etc. cannot be used to move between groups.  
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Settings (Video)  
4
Press RETURN when done, to return to the memory  
selection screen, or SETUP to exit the setup menu  
completely.  
Video adjustment  
[VIDEO q Video Adjust]  
1
Highlight the Video Adjust menu item and press the  
ENTER button.  
Video Adjust  
Progressive Setting  
Progressive scan setting  
[VIDEO q Progressive Setting]  
Video Adjust  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
Progressive Setting Progressive Mode  
DCDi  
Reference*  
Move  
Memory 1  
Return  
Memory 2  
Select  
Memory 3  
Exit  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
Near the bottom of the display, a row of four options  
appears: Reference, and three memory settings (Reference  
contains the factory default settings and the three memories  
can be used to make video settings for different monitors,  
types of program material, etc.).  
The progressive-scan mode setting menu has two sub-menus:  
Progressive Mode (progressive scan mode) and DCDi.  
Progressive Mode  
Usually, you will not need to change these settings, but there  
may be occasions when you want to alter one or two  
parameters for a perfect picture.  
Within Progressive Mode, there are two settings: Auto* and  
Video (use the left and right cursor buttons to select these  
choices). Typically, the Auto setting should be used but in the  
case of jagged or blurred playback of a DVD, you may want  
to select the Video option.  
2
To change settings, use the left and right cursor buttons  
to highlight one of the Memory settings, and press  
ENTER.  
DCDi  
< Selecting the Reference setting returns you to the VIDEO  
menu.  
This is a special technology allowing high-quality images to be  
produced and you can set this On or Off* when progressive  
scan is taking place. Usually, you will not need this switched  
on, but some material demands the use of this progressive  
scan technology, especially if you notice “jaggies” on  
diagonal lines.  
3
Use the up and down buttons to select the parameter,  
and the left and right buttons to change the value.  
Sharpness  
Adjusts the sharpness of the picture shown on the  
monitor.  
Contrast  
Adjusts the picture contrast  
Brightness  
Adjusts the brightness of the picture  
Gamma  
Adjusts the gamma value of the picture  
Hue  
A note on progressive-scan  
The video on DVD discs may be either originally shot on video  
or film. Video material has a frame rate of 30fps (NTSC) while  
film is at 24 frames per second. In progressive-scan mode,  
film material is converted to 60 frames per second, and the  
player adjust the picture match the quality from a cinema  
screen. As mentioned above, Auto is the usual setting for  
Progressive Mode, but Video may be used if the picture  
appears jagged.  
Adjusts the green/red balance of the picture (only for  
progressive-scan and S-Video output)  
Chroma Level  
Adjusts the chroma level of the picture  
Chroma Delay  
Sets the delay between the Y and C signals (only affects  
progressive-scan pictures).  
Black Setup  
Use this to enhance the black level of the picture, to assist  
in the “3D look” of some scenes. Normally, this setting  
should be 0 IRE. Change it only if really necessary.  
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Settings (Language)  
To select a language other than English or Japanese, move  
the cursor to Other and press ENTER.  
Audio language selection  
[LANGUAGE q Audio Language]  
If you select the List of Language field, you see a list of ten  
relatively common languages. Select from this list by moving  
the cursor and pressing ENTER.  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Subtitle Display  
OSD Language  
English *  
Japanese  
Other  
If the language you want is not listed here, but is listed on  
page 35, move the cursor to the Code (0 - 9) field (all  
numbers are reset as dashes) and use the number buttons to  
enter the four-digit code for that language. Press ENTER  
when done.  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
This provides an alternative to the AUDIO button for selecting  
alternative soundtracks. The default setting is English* but  
you can also select Japanese, or a number of other different  
languages as the audio track to be played from a multi-lingual  
disc.  
< If the selected language is not available on the disc, the first  
subtitle language of the disc is used.  
To select a language other than English or Japanese, move  
the cursor to “Other” and press ENTER.  
Displaying subtitles  
[LANGUAGE q Subtitle Display]  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Subtitle Display  
OSD Language  
English *  
Japanese  
Other  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Subtitle Display  
OSD Language  
ON *  
OFF  
List of Language  
en : English  
~
0
5
1
4
Code (0 9)  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
If you select the List of Language field, you see a list of ten  
relatively common languages. Select from this list by moving  
the cursor and pressing ENTER.  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
This turns subtitling ON* or OFF.  
Note that the captions on some disks cannot be turned off.  
If the language you want is not listed here, but is listed on  
page 35, move the cursor to the Code (0 - 9) field (all  
numbers are reset as dashes) and use the number buttons to  
enter the four-digit code for that language. Press ENTER  
when done.  
On-screen display language  
[LANGUAGE q OSD Language]  
< If the selected language is not available on the disc, the first  
language of the disc is played.  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Subtitle Display  
Subtitle language selection  
English *  
Japanese  
OSD Language  
[LANGUAGE q Subtitle Language]  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Subtitle Display  
OSD Language  
English *  
Japanese  
Other  
There are two choices here: English* and Japanese.  
NOTE: If the unit is set to Japanese and you find it impossible  
to read the menu settings, etc., you can restore all the factory  
default settings, and the menus will appear in English again  
(all other settings will be wiped out. Alternatively, press  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
SETUP, navigate to the third tab (  
” and select the first option “  
), move down to “OSD  
(English)”.  
This provides an alternative to the SUBTITLE button for  
selecting alternative subtitle languages. The default setting is  
English* but you can also select Japanese, or a number of  
other different languages for the subtitles to be displayed.  
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Language Code List  
Language  
Japanese (ja)  
English (en)  
French (fr)  
Code  
1001  
0514  
0618  
0405  
0920  
0519  
2608  
1412  
1620  
1922  
1821  
1115  
0512  
0101  
0102  
0106  
0113  
0118  
0119  
0125  
0126  
0201  
0205  
0207  
0208  
0209  
0214  
0215  
0218  
0301  
0315  
0319  
0325  
0401  
0426  
0515  
0520  
0521  
0601  
0609  
0610  
0615  
0625  
0701  
0704  
0712  
Language  
Code  
0714  
0721  
0801  
0809  
0818  
0821  
0825  
0901  
0905  
0911  
0914  
0919  
0923  
1009  
1023  
1101  
1111  
1112  
1113  
1114  
1119  
1121  
1125  
1201  
1214  
1215  
1220  
1222  
1307  
1309  
Language  
Pashto, Pushto (ps) 1619  
Quechua (qu) 1721  
Rhaeto-Romance (rm) 1813  
Code  
Guarani (gn)  
Gujarati (gu)  
Hausa (ha)  
German (de)  
Italian (it)  
Hindi (hi)  
Kirundi (rn)  
1814  
1815  
Croatian (hr)  
Hungarian (hu)  
Armenian (hy)  
Interlingua (ia)  
Interlingue (ie)  
Inupiak (ik)  
Romanian (ro)  
Spanish (es)  
Chinese (zh)  
Dutch (nl)  
Kinyarwanda (rw) 1823  
Sanskrit (sa)  
Sindhi (sd)  
Sangho (sg)  
1901  
1904  
1907  
Portuguese (pt)  
Swedish (sv)  
Russian (ru)  
Korean (ko)  
Greek (el)  
Serbo-Croatian (sh) 1908  
Indonesian (in)  
Icelandic (is)  
Hebrew (iw)  
Yiddish (ji)  
Sinhalese (si)  
Slovak (sk)  
Slovenian (sl)  
Samoan (sm)  
Shona (sn)  
Somali (so)  
Albanian (sq)  
Serbian (sr)  
Siswati (ss)  
Sesotho (st)  
Sundanese (su)  
Swahili (sw)  
Tamil (ta)  
1909  
1911  
1912  
1913  
1914  
1915  
1917  
1918  
1919  
1920  
1921  
1923  
2001  
2005  
2007  
2008  
2009  
2011  
2012  
2014  
2015  
2018  
2019  
2020  
2023  
2111  
2118  
2126  
2209  
2215  
2315  
2408  
2515  
2621  
Afar (aa)  
Abkhazian (ab)  
Afrikaans (af)  
Amharic (am)  
Arabic (ar)  
Javanese (jw)  
Georgian (ka)  
Kazakh (kk)  
Greenlandic (kl)  
Cambodian (km)  
Kannada (kn)  
Kashmiri (ks)  
Kurdish (ku)  
Kirghiz (ky)  
Assamese (as)  
Aymara (ay)  
Azerbaijani (az)  
Bashkir (ba)  
Byelorussian (be)  
Bulgarian (bg)  
Bihari (bh)  
Latin (la)  
Telugu (te)  
Tajik (tg)  
Lingala (ln)  
Bislama (bi)  
Bengali (bn)  
Tibetan (bo)  
Breton (br)  
Catalan (ca)  
Corsican (co)  
Czech (cs)  
Laothian (lo)  
Lithuanian (lt)  
Latvian (lv)  
Thai (th)  
Tigrinya (ti)  
Turkmen (tk)  
Tagalog (tl)  
Setswana (tn)  
Tonga (to)  
Turkish (tr)  
Tsonga (ts)  
Tatar (tt)  
Malagasy (mg)  
Maori (mi)  
Macedonian (mk) 1311  
Malayalam (ml)  
Mongolian (mn)  
Moldavian (mo)  
Marathi (mr)  
Malay (ms)  
1312  
1314  
1315  
1318  
1319  
1320  
1325  
1401  
1405  
1415  
1503  
1513  
1518  
1601  
1612  
Welsh (cy)  
Danish (da)  
Bhutani (dz)  
Esperanto (eo)  
Estonian (et)  
Basque (eu)  
Persian (fa)  
Finnish (fi)  
Twi (tw)  
Ukrainian (uk)  
Urdu (ur)  
Maltese (mt)  
Burmese (my)  
Nauru (na)  
Uzbek (uz)  
Vietnamese (vi)  
Volapük (vo)  
Wolof (wo)  
Xhosa (xh)  
Yoruba (yo)  
Zulu (zu)  
Nepali (ne)  
Fiji (fj)  
Norwegian (no)  
Occitan (oc)  
Oromo (om)  
Oriya (or)  
Faroese (fo)  
Frisian (fy)  
Irish (ga)  
Scots-Gaelic (gd)  
Galician (gl)  
Panjabi (pa)  
Polish (pl)  
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Settings (General/Speaker setup)  
Use these speaker setup menus when the i.LINK  
Speaker distance  
[GENERAL q Speaker Setting q Distance]  
(AUDIO) terminal is connected to a surround sound  
amplifier with a decoder, and when you don’t use the  
speaker menus of the amplifier.  
Ideally, the speakers should be placed so that they are all the  
same distance from the listening position. If this is not  
possible, you should use this method described here to adjust  
them individually. It is also possible to adjust all distances  
together. The point of these settings is to provide the best  
synchronization between sound and image by delaying the  
sound by an appropriate amount. The subwoofer is not  
included in this setting (the placement of the subwoofer is  
less critical than that of other speakers).  
There is no need for this setup when not using the i.LINK  
(AUDIO) terminal, or when you use the speaker menus of the  
amplifier. In this case, leave this setup as it is (factory settings).  
< This setup has an effect on the sound output from the i.LINK  
(AUDIO) terminal and the AUDIO OUT terminals when the  
Analog Out setting is set to “Multi Channel”.  
< In the following cases, the settings made here are ignored:  
• When the Analog Out setting is set to “2ch”.  
• Play a DVD-Video with the i.LINK output set to “i.60958”.  
Speaker Setting  
Size  
Audio Digital Out Distance (m) L/R  
3.0  
3.0  
3.0  
Speaker Size  
[GENERAL q Speaker Setting q Size]  
Video Out  
Level (dB)  
Test Tone  
C
Display Setting  
Parental Lock  
SR/SL  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
Speaker Setting  
Audio Digital Out Distance (m)  
Size  
L/R  
C
Large *  
Small  
Video Out  
Display Setting  
Parental Lock  
Level (dB)  
Test Tone  
SR/SL  
SW  
The L/R setting changes the distance of all speakers together.  
Pressing the up button adds 0.1m to each value, and pressing  
the down button subtracts 0.1m from each value.  
Distances are measured in meters (1 meter = just over 3 feet,  
and 0.1 meter = about 4 inches).  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
Select the size (Large* or Small) independently for the L/R  
(front pair of speakers), the C (center speaker) and the SR/SL  
(surround pair of speakers). Turn the subwoofer (SW) ON* or  
OFF (if you have no subwoofer).  
Carry out this operation first before setting the other speaker  
distances.  
After setting the L/R, C and SR/SL speaker distances together,  
you can now set the center and surround pair distances. The  
minimum distance for these is 0m and the maximum is 9m,  
with the additional restrictions described here.  
Large *  
Select this when the connected speakers can fully reproduce  
bass frequencies.  
< The distance that you set for the center speaker cannot be  
greater than the distance set for the L/R pair and must be  
within 1.7m of that L/R distance.  
Small  
Select this when the connected speakers are rather small and  
cannot reproduce bass frequencies.  
So for example, if the distance to the L/R pair is set to 5.0m,  
the center distance must be between 3.3m (5 - 1.7) and 5m.  
When this setting is selected, bass frequencies are output  
from the subwoofer (if no subwoofer is connected, from the  
front speakers).  
< The distance that you set for the SR/SL surround pair cannot  
be greater than the distance set for the L/R pair (and must be  
within 9m of that distance).  
So with the L/R pair set at 5m, the SR/SL pair distance can be  
set from 0m to 5m.  
OFF  
Select this when no speaker is connected. The sound is  
output from the front (or surround) speakers.  
< When the front speaker is set to “Small”, the subwoofer is  
set to “ON” automatically. You cannot set the subwoofer  
“OFF”.  
Speaker levels  
[GENERAL q Speaker Setting q Level]  
ON (subwoofer only)  
Select this when a powered subwoofer is connected.  
Use this to set the relative levels of the speakers. You can set  
the L/R pair together, and the center, and surround rear pair  
independently, as well as the subwoofer. The maximum value  
you can set here is 0dB and the minimum is –12dB, with  
settings made in 0.5dB increments. The default setting is each  
speaker channel set to 0dB.  
< For the center and surround pair options, if these speakers are  
not physically present, you can select OFF to prevent any  
output from those channels (you cannot turn off the front L/R  
pair). Any speakers turned off will downmix (if this option is  
selected) to the other enabled channels.  
< Turning downmix on and off may affect the overall volume.  
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Settings (General)  
1. When you are ready to start, highlight the “Test Start”  
and press the ENTER button.  
Digital output formats  
[GENERAL q Audio Digital Out]  
Speaker Setting  
Size  
Audio Digital Out Distance (m) L/R  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
Speaker Setting  
Audio Digital Out Dolby Digital  
Video Out  
Display Setting  
Parental Lock  
Video Out  
Display Setting  
Parental Lock  
Level (dB)  
Test Tone  
C
SR  
SL  
Stream *  
Stream *  
Stream *  
ON *  
DTS  
MPEG Audio  
Down Sample  
SW  
Test Start  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
The unit outputs test tone from each channel in turn at the  
specified level for each channel.  
Use this to select the format of different digital audio types  
for different purposes, as detailed below:  
< Test tone at very high levels may not be good for your  
speakers. Make sure the level of your system is turned down  
to a reasonable level before carrying out this operation.  
< Test tone from subwoofer may be nearly inaudible. Check the  
level of subwoofer using source material containing low  
frequency sound.  
Dolby Digital  
Select either “Stream” for use with Dolby Digital compatible  
amplifiers or “PCM” for use when connecting to a CD  
recorder, MD deck, etc.  
< The unit won’t output test tone when “i.60958” is selected.  
Select “i.PCM” to use test tone (see page 42).  
dts  
Select either “Stream” for connection to a dts-compatible  
amplifier, or “PCM” for use with more general equipment.  
Do not select the Stream option when connecting to non-dts-  
compatible equipment.  
< The unit won’t output test tone when an SACD disc is (or had  
been) loaded. In this case, remove the disc, turn the unit off  
and on, and try again.  
2. Adjust the levels and continue using the test tone as  
necessary until you are happy with the balance.  
MPEG Audio  
Select either “Stream” for connection to an MPEG-compatible  
amplifier, or “PCM” for use with more general equipment.  
Speaker Setting  
Size  
Audio Digital Out Distance (m) L/R  
0.5  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
Down Sample  
Video Out  
Display Setting  
Parental Lock  
Level (dB)  
Test Tone  
C
SR  
SL  
Enable (ON*) or disable (OFF) downsampling. That is, all  
digital signals are converted, and output at 48kHz or  
44.1kHz. Use this if your amplifier does not have  
96kHz/88.2kHz capability.  
SW  
Test Start  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
Note that even when downsampling is turned off, some discs  
are automatically downsampled to 48kHz or 44.1kHz.  
Also note that even when downsampling is turned off, all  
discs with sampling frequencies of 192kHz or 176.4kHz are  
always downsampled to 96kHz or 88.2kHz respectively.  
Test tone length  
[GENERAL q Speaker Setting q Test Tone]  
Speaker Setting  
Size  
Audio Digital Out Distance (m)  
Video Out  
Display Setting  
Parental Lock  
Level (dB)  
Test Tone  
2sec  
5sec *  
10sec  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
Select the Test Tone menu item, and choose between 2, 5*  
and 10 seconds. This represents the length of time that the  
test tone is output from each speaker when Test Start is  
selected.  
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Settings (General/Video Out)  
16:9 *  
Use with a 16:9 wide television.  
Speaker Setting  
Audio Digital Out TV Screen  
16 : 9 *  
Video Out  
Display Setting  
Parental Lock  
S-Video Out  
Comp. Video  
PL-NT Conv.  
Caption  
S2 *  
Interlace *  
OFF *  
OFF *  
Still Mode  
Auto *  
4:3 picture  
16:9 picture  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
4:3LB (Letterbox)  
This menu item contains a number of different options, all  
concerned with the video output from the unit.  
This mode is used with 4:3 televisions. 4:3 images are  
displayed normally. 16:9 images are visible at their full  
width, but a blank area is left at the top and bottom of the  
screen.  
TV screen  
[GENERAL q Video Out q TV Screen]  
Because the shape of the television or monitor may not match  
the shape of the movie frame, you may need to change the  
way in which the image is displayed to avoid distortion on  
older televisions, which use a 4:3 aspect ratio; high-definition  
televisions use 16:9 (as do movies).  
Note that you may need to read your television’s manual in  
conjunction with this section in order to achieve the best  
results. Some discs do not allow the aspect ratio to be  
changed and you will therefore have to change the aspect  
ratio on the TV.  
4:3 picture  
16:9 picture  
4:3PS (Pan & Scan)  
This mode is used with 4:3 televisions. 4:3 images are  
displayed normally. When showing 16:9 programs, the full  
height of the screen is used, but the left and right part of  
the image are cut off.  
Make this setting while playback is stopped; you cannot do  
this while playing back a disc.  
4:3 picture  
16:9 picture  
S-Video output  
[GENERAL q Video Out q S-Video Out]  
If a television is connected using the S-Video output, the  
signal can be set to change the aspect ratio of the television  
automatically.  
S1  
The aspect ratio information (16:9 and 4:3) is included in the  
S1-Video signal.  
S2*:  
In addition to the information of S1, “4:3 Letterbox”  
information is included in the S2-Video signal. If your wide-  
screen television is compatible with S2-Video, correct aspect  
ratio will be selected automatically.  
< If the picture is stretched or distorted, select “S1”.  
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Component video output  
Closed captioning  
[GENERAL q Video Out q Comp. Video]  
[GENERAL q Video Out q Caption]  
This setting allows the selection of interlaced (Interlace*) or  
progressive-scan (Progressive) video from the component  
video outputs.  
The unit can play back DVD discs which include closed  
captioning information and show the closed captions (on a  
suitably-equipped television).  
Progressive-scan video provides a better, clearer picture.  
However, it is not supported by every television or monitor,  
and you should ensure that this is supported fully before  
turning on this option.  
Turn this function either ON or OFF*.  
Still mode  
[GENERAL q Video Out q Still Mode]  
< When your TV isn’t compatible with progressive scan, never  
select “Progressive”. No picture will be shown on the  
monitor.  
In case you select “Progressive” by mistake, connect your TV  
via the VIDEO OUT jack or S-VIDEO jack to display the Setup  
menu and change the setting to “Interlace”, or initialize the  
settings (see page 7).  
There are three options to enable different still modes for  
DVD, depending on whether a movie or other type of video is  
being played back. This setting determines the clearest still  
picture obtained when the DVD playback is paused.  
Auto*  
Automatically chooses between field and frame modes.  
‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH  
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH  
THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE  
DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625  
PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS  
RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION  
TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE  
QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH  
THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE  
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’  
Field  
Usually provides a sharp still picture. But depending on the  
disc, the image might be shaky even when “Field” is selected.  
Frame  
Usually provides a better still picture with movie DVDs.  
PAL-NTSC conversion  
[GENERAL q Video Out q PL-NT Conv.]  
This allows you to play back and show NTSC discs on PAL  
equipment, or the other way round. There are three options:  
OFF*  
PAL discs can only be shown on PAL equipment, and NTSC  
discs can only be shown on NTSC equipment. Use this setting  
to produce the best possible picture, by playing each type of  
disc on the appropriate equipment.  
PAL>NTSC  
PAL discs can be displayed on NTSC equipment. The bottom  
part of the picture is cut off, and the height is elongated.  
NTSC>PAL  
NTSC discs can be played back on PAL equipment. The height  
of the picture is reduced.  
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Settings (General/Display)  
Parental Control  
Speaker Setting  
Audio Digital Out  
Video Out  
Speaker Setting  
Audio Digital Out  
Video Out  
Password Set/Change  
Display Setting  
Parental Lock  
On Screen Display  
Angle Indicator  
Background  
ON *  
ON *  
Black *  
Display Setting  
Parental Lock  
Level  
Country Code  
OFF  
us  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
It is possible to protect the playback of discs containing material  
unsuitable for viewing by children which parents do not wish  
their children to view, as DVD discs can contain information  
regarding their suitability for children recorded on them. Such  
levels may vary from country to country, and this unit allows  
such variable restrictions .  
On-screen display  
[GENERAL q Video Out q On Screen Display]  
When a button is pressed and this setting is ON* , the screen  
shows that button’s name and/or icon, etc. Turn this OFF if  
you do not need this kind of on-screen display.  
Before a disc protected in this way can be played back on the  
unit, it is necessary to enter a password which temporarily  
changes the level to a more “relaxed” value.  
Angle indication  
[GENERAL q Video Out q Angle Indicator]  
These different levels of protection also allow you to change the  
levels of protection as your children grow up, for example.  
For discs which support different angles (see page 23), this  
allows the angle indicator mark to be displayed (ON*) or not  
(OFF) when an alternative angle is available on the section of  
the disc being played back.  
NOTE: If the user settings are reset, the password (and hence  
parental control) is disabled.  
Setting the password  
Background color  
[GENERAL q Parental Lock q Password Set/Change]  
[GENERAL q Video Out q Background]  
When the disc is stopped, this sets the background color of  
the screen. Choose between Black*, Gray and Blue.  
Speaker Setting  
Audio Digital Out  
Video Out  
Password Set/Change  
Display Setting  
Parental Lock  
Level  
Country Code  
OFF  
us  
Password Set  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
The first time that you use the unit (or the first time that you  
use the unit after resetting to factory settings), other parental  
lock options are disabled. All you can do is enter a 4-digit  
password using the number buttons on the remote control  
unit.  
Enter this number (and remember it!), as you will need it to  
change the level of control in the future as well as to  
temporarily unlock discs for playback.  
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Setting the level of control  
[GENERAL q Parental Lock q Level]  
Country  
Input Code Country Code  
ARGENTINA  
AUSTRALIA  
AUSTRIA  
0118  
0121  
0120  
0205  
0218  
0301  
0312  
0314  
0411  
0609  
0618  
0405  
0811  
0914  
0904  
0920  
1016  
1118  
1325  
1324  
1412  
1426  
1415  
1611  
1608  
1620  
1821  
1907  
0519  
0308  
1905  
2023  
2008  
0702  
2119  
ar  
au  
at  
Speaker Setting  
Audio Digital Out  
BELGIUM  
be  
br  
ca  
cl  
Video Out  
Password Set/Change  
BRAZIL  
Display Setting  
Parental Lock  
Level  
Country Code  
OFF  
us  
CANADA  
CHILE  
Level  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OFF  
CHINA  
cn  
dk  
fi  
DENMARK  
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
FINLAND  
Once a password has been entered, you can enter a control  
level, ranging from 1 (strict control) through 8 (much less  
strict) to OFF* (no control at all).  
When Level is selected, you must make the selection within  
30 seconds. Press ENTER to confirm the setting.  
FRANCE  
fr  
GERMANY  
HONG KONG  
INDIA  
de  
hk  
in  
INDONESIA  
ITALY  
id  
it  
JAPAN  
jp  
Country Code  
[GENERAL q Parental Lock q Country Code]  
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF  
MALAYSIA  
MEXICO  
kr  
my  
mx  
nl  
NETHERLANDS  
NEW ZEALAND  
NORWAY  
nz  
no  
pk  
ph  
pt  
ru  
sg  
es  
ch  
se  
tw  
th  
gb  
us  
Speaker Setting  
Audio Digital Out  
Video Out  
Password Set/Change  
PAKISTAN  
Display Setting  
Parental Lock  
Level  
Country Code  
7
us  
PHILIPPINES  
PORTUGAL  
RUSSIAN FEDERATON  
SINGAPORE  
SPAIN  
~
Code us  
Code (0 9)  
2
1
1
9
Move  
Return  
Select  
Exit  
As well as the level, you can change the country to which the  
level applies. Select the Country code option, enter the 4-digit  
country code and press ENTER. The two-letter country code  
changes.  
SWITZERLAND  
SWEDEN  
TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA  
THAILAND  
UNITED KINGDOM  
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
Playing a controlled disc  
If you then attempt to play a disc whose level is greater than  
the level you have set, the disc shows a screen which explains  
that the disc cannot be played with this level of control.  
Following the on-screen instructions, you will be prompted to  
turn off the level, temporarily while the disc is being played.  
Enter the 4-digit password, and then press ENTER. The disc  
can then be played.  
If you eject the disc or turn off the unit with the disc inserted,  
the password to play back the disc is “forgotten” by the unit.  
To play the disc again, you must enter the password again.  
Resetting the password  
You can reset the password at any time. Choose the  
Password Set/Change option, enter the old password and  
then enter the new password (number buttons).  
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i.LINK (AUDIO) Output Setting  
When the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal is connected to an amplifier or  
a D/A converter, select proper i.LINK output setting.  
< There is no difference between i.60958 and i.PCM as far as  
SACD or DVD-Audio disc playback is concerned.  
< Set the Analog Out setting to “Multi channel” to output the  
surround sound from a DVD-Audio and SACD disc.  
When the Analog Out setting is set to “2ch”, the multi-  
channel sound is downmixed to 2 channels.  
< In case you experience any problem with the audio output,  
read the instructions of the connected component to check  
the adaptable format.  
If the connected component cannot accept 4% down signal,  
set the 4% down mode off.  
When playback is stopped, hold down the STOP button for  
more than 2 seconds and release it when “i.60958”,  
“i.PCM” or “i.OFF” appears on the display.  
Each time the STOP button is pressed for 2 seconds, the output  
setting changes.  
Flow Status  
While the display shows “i.60958” or “i.PCM”, repeatedly  
press the STOP button to turn ON or OFF the flow status.  
When using the i.LINK terminal, select “i.60958” or  
“i.PCM”, and set the Digital Output setting to “ON”.  
If the component connected via the i.LINK terminal is  
compatible with the flow rate control, and if you set the flow  
status of the UX-3 ON, the connected component will work in  
the flow rate control mode.  
i.60958  
When the disc is DVD-video/VCD/CD, the digital signal is  
output in the format (Stream or PCM) you set in the Audio  
Digital Out (see page 37).  
< DSD signal is output during playback of a SACD disc, and  
linear PCM digital signal during playback of a DVD-Audio  
disc.  
< Though the flow status function of the UX-3 is not same as  
the flow rate control, RAM buffer of the connected  
component will absorb clock differences and control the flow  
rate using the clock of the connected component.  
< In the following cases, set the flow status OFF:  
• The connected component isn’t compatible with the flow  
rate control.  
• Though the connected component is compatible with the  
flow rate control, the flow rate control doesn’t work  
properly with this unit.  
i.PCM  
Linear PCM digital signal is output when the disc is DVD-  
video/VCD/CD.  
Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG signals are converted into linear  
PCM.  
When the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal is connected a component  
without a Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG decoder, select “i.PCM”.  
• Sound skips.  
< During playback of a video source, the flow status is  
automatically set to OFF to keep the synchronization of audio  
and video.  
< Some amplifiers may regard this signal as DVD-Audio.  
< DSD signal is output during playback of a SACD disc, and  
linear PCM digital signal during playback of a DVD-Audio  
disc.  
< When the flow status is set to ON, “i.60958 FL” or “i.PCM  
FLOW” will appear on the display instead of “i.60958” or  
“i.PCM”.  
i.OFF  
Select this when you don’t use the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal.  
No signal is output from the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal.  
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i.LINK (IEEE 1394)  
The i.LINK is also known as IEEE 1394, an international  
specification.  
This unit is ready for i.LINK (AUDIO).  
How to connect multiple i.LINK-capable  
devices  
By connecting an i.LINK (AUDIO)-capable device to the IEEE 1394  
(or i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal on this unit using an i.LINK cable, you  
can transmit SACD multi-channel signals that could not be  
transmitted but in analog format in the past can be transmitted  
in its original digital format, in addition to the capability of  
transmitting 2-ch linear PCM data and multi-channel compressed  
audio signals.  
Daisy chain connection  
You can daisy-chain up to 17 devices including this unit.  
i.LINK cable  
i.LINK-capable  
device  
i.LINK-capable  
device  
i.LINK-capable  
device  
i.LINK-capable  
device  
If you have multiple i.LINK-capable devices, you can connect  
them through other devices to transmit data between them, so  
you don’t need to be concerned with the order of connection.  
Connection in tree structure  
If you are using a device having three or more i.LINK connectors,  
you may want to get the connection branched out. This way of  
connection allows you to connect up to 17 devices including this  
unit.  
Copyright protection system DTCP  
i.LINK-capable  
device  
i.LINK-capable  
device  
i.LINK-capable  
device  
To play back audio sounds recorded on SACD or DVD discs using  
i.LINK, both the player and the D/A converter need to be ready  
for the copyright protection system DTCP (Digital Transmission  
Content Protection).  
i.LINK-capable  
device  
i.LINK-capable  
device  
This unit is ready for DTCP.  
Your system does not work if data is fed back to the output  
device. Be careful not to create a loop.  
Data transfer rate  
There are three transfer rates: 100 Mbps (S100), 200 Mbps  
(S200), and 400 Mbps (S400). This unit is capable of transferring  
data at a maximum 400Mbps.  
i.LINK-capable  
device  
i.LINK-capable  
device  
i.LINK-capable  
device  
i.LINK-capable  
device  
i.LINK-capable  
device  
i.LINK-capable  
device  
For connection to an i.LINK-capable device, use a commercially  
available S400-compliant 6-pin i.LINK cable.  
When connecting multiple i.LINK-capable devices, avoid  
connecting a device having slow transfer rate between devices  
having high transfer rate since this reduces the transfer rate of  
your whole system. Connect devices having high transfer rate  
towards the source as far upriver as possible.  
The i.LINK interface of this unit is designed in accordance with  
the following specifications:  
1) IEEE Std 1394a-2000, Standard for a High Performance  
Serial Bus  
2) Audio and Music Data Transmission Protocol 2.0  
NOTES  
< Among the i.LINK formats there are “MPEG-2 TS” for BS  
digital source and “DV” for digital video for DVD recorders,  
as well as the “i.LINK (AUDIO)” (A&M Protocol). Never  
connect devices that are not ready for i.LINK (AUDIO) to this  
unit. If you do, this unit and others may get out of order or be  
damaged.  
This unit is compliant with IEC 60958 bitstream, DVD-Audio,  
SACD in the AM824 sequence adaptation layers of this  
protocol.  
The i.LINK logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation, registered in  
the U.S. and other countries.  
< In the process of data transfer, avoid plugging/unplugging the  
i.LINK cables in use or switch on/off the power.  
< Among the i.LINK-capable devices there are some that, if not  
turned on, are not capable of relaying data.  
< Chances are some i.LINK-capable devices will not respond to  
this unit's command.  
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Troubleshooting  
In case you experience any problem with this unit, please take  
Sound skips.  
the time to look through this chart and see if you can solve the  
problem yourself before you call your dealer.  
e Place the unit on a stable place to avoid vibration and shock.  
e If the disc is dirty, clean the surface of the disc.  
e Don’t use scratched, damaged or warped discs.  
No power  
e Check the connection to the AC power supply. Check and  
make sure the AC source is not a switched outlet and that,  
if it is, the switch is turned on. Make sure there is power to  
the AC outlet by plugging another item such as a lamp or  
fan.  
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.  
e Check that the amplifier and speakers are connected  
securely.  
e Check the operation of the amplifier.  
e Check the audio output setting (see page 31).  
e When the amplifier is connected via the i.LINK (AUDIO) or  
the DIGITAL OUT terminal, set the Digital Out setting to  
“ON” (see page 31).  
e Press the POWER switch of the main unit to turn it on.  
Remote control doesn’t work.  
e Press the POWER switch of the main unit to turn it on.  
e If the batteries are dead, change the batteries.  
e Use remote control unit within the range (5m /15ft) and  
point at the front panel.  
e The sound is muted during pause, slow-motion, fast  
forward/reverse, and stepping playback. Press the PLAY  
button to resume normal playback.  
e Clear obstacles between the remote control unit and the  
main unit.  
e If a strong light is near the unit, turn it off.  
No multi-channel audio output  
e Set the Analog Output setting to “Multi-Channel”, or use  
the 2CH/MULTI button of the remote control unit to change  
the settings (see page 31).  
Severe hum or noise is heard.  
e Change the speaker configuration if necessary (see page  
36).  
e For digital multi-channel output, you must use a multi-  
channel surround amplifier, and set the Audio Digital Out  
settings to “Stream” (see page 37).  
e Place the unit as far away from a TV as possible.  
e Make sure the line cords and speaker cables are as far away  
from the AC supply as possible.  
Will not play.  
e SACD and DVD audio discs may have more than one group  
or playback area, not all of which contain multi-channel  
audio data. Choose another group or playback area (see  
page 20).  
e Reload the disc with the label side UP.  
e This unit cannot play such discs as CD-ROMs. Use a playable  
disc (see page 9).  
e If the disc is dirty, clean the surface of the disc.  
e A blank disc has been loaded. Load a prerecorded disc.  
e Check the region code of the DVD (see page 8).  
e If the unit is condensed, leave the unit for one or two hours  
with the power turned on (see page 43).  
Overall volume is low, or balance between speakers is  
strange  
e A speaker’s level (or that of a pair of speakers) has been set  
up too low or too high in the speaker setup (see page 37).  
Correct the levels.  
PROHIBIT icon “A” appears on the screen.  
e The operation is not permitted by the disc or the unit.  
e Note that during playback of a title part (cautions, software  
maker’s logo, etc.), most operations are prohibited by the  
disc.  
e When the unit is downmixing multi-channel audio, the  
volume differs from the non-downmixed level. Use the  
amplifier to adjust the volume.  
e When configuring speaker sizes, making “small” and “off”  
settings on speakers other than the subwoofer can affect  
the subwoofer volume. Adjust the level on the subwoofer  
itself (see page 36).  
e If another operation is still in process, wait a moment and  
try again.  
Settings are canceled.  
No digital audio output.  
e When the power is suddenly cut due to power failure or by  
unplugging the power cord, settings will be cancelled. Be  
sure to turn the unit off by pressing the POWER switch  
before unplugging the power cord.  
e
Check that the Digital Out setting is set to “ON” (see page 31).  
When using the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal, set the i.LINK output  
setting to “i.60958” or “i.PCM”(see page 42).  
e Some DVD-Audio discs prohibit digital audio output.  
e Digital audio from a SACD disc cannot be output from the  
DIGITAL OUT terminals. Use the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal.  
e No digital audio is output from the DIGITAL OUT terminals  
when playing DVD-Audio in multi-channel (other than Dolby  
Digital or DTS).  
Cannot access some setup menu items.  
e Although it is possible to enter the setup screen while  
playback is continuing (or in resume mode), not all menu  
functions will be available. Expand the number of available  
functions by pressing the STOP button twice (see page 30).  
Digital audio recording is not possible on another device  
e Check that the Digital Out setting is set to “ON”. And the  
digital output format must be set to “PCM” (see page 31,  
37). Set the Analog Output setting to “2ch”.  
Scanning stops.  
e Scanning does not work within menus.  
e Copy-prohibit material cannot be copied digitally.  
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Cannot output 96kHz or 88.2kHz digital audio.  
e Check that the Audio Digital Out setting is set to “Down  
Sample OFF” (see page 37).  
DISPLAY button doesn’t work.  
No message appear on the screen.  
e Set the On Screen Display option to “ON” (see page 40).  
e Some copy protected discs do not output high sampling rate  
digital audio.  
ANGLE mark doesn’t appear on the screen.  
e Set both the Angle Indicator option and the On Screen  
Display option to “ON” (see page 40).  
No DTS audio output.  
e When your amplifier is not equipped with DTS decoder, set  
the DTS setting to “PCM”. Or press the AUDIO button to  
select any other audio (see page 37, 24).  
e When playing back a DTS-CD, set the CD Digital Direct  
setting to “Normal” (see page 31).  
Picture and sound don’t match up.  
e Use the lip sync feature to adjust the relative timing of  
picture and audio (see page 25).  
e Check the setting of your amplifier.  
The CLOCK MODE button flashes and the display shows  
“No Word!”  
Noticeable difference in DVD, CD and SACD’s volume.  
e That is because DVDs, CDs and SACDs use different  
recording methods.  
e The word sync mode is selected, but there is no clock  
source. Turn the word sync mode off (see page 27).  
e No word clock is being received. Check cables, connections,  
and settings of the clock generator.  
No picture/distorted picture  
e Check the connection to the television (monitor)  
e Check the operating instructions for the television (monitor)  
to make sure that you have the right input selected, etc.  
e Use the VIDEO ON button of the remote control unit to turn  
the video on (see page 27).  
The CLOCK MODE button flashes and the display shows  
“WRD UNLCK!”  
e Invalid word sync signal is received. Check the setting of the  
clock generator.  
e If you are using a DVI-D connection, make sure it is  
configured correctly (see page 26).  
e If you are using a component or D1/D2 connection, make  
sure it is configured correctly (see page 39).  
e Make sure that the PAL-NTSC conversion setting matches  
the television/monitor.  
If normal operation cannot be obtained, unplug the power  
cord from the outlet and plug it again. This resets the  
internal micro-computer which can be disturbed during  
electrical storms, power interruptions, et cetera.  
e When your television/monitor isn’t compatible with  
Progressive scan, never set the Component Video setting to  
“Progressive” (see page 39).  
Picture noise.  
Beware of condensation  
e If video from this system has to go through your VCR to get  
to your TV, the copy-protection applied to some DVD  
programs could affect picture quality. Please connect the  
unit directly to your TV.  
When the unit (or a disc) is moved from a cold to a warm  
place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a  
danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on  
the internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible.  
To prevent this, or if this occurs, leave the unit turned on for  
one or two hours. Then the unit will stabilize at the  
temperature of its surroundings.  
The image is distorted or monochromatic.  
e The color system selected does not match your TV (see page  
7).  
e Adjust the aspect ratio to correspond to the  
television/monitor in use (see page 38).  
e If using an S1/S2 S-Video connection, you may need to set  
the output signal to “S1” (see page 38).  
Maintenance  
If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe with a soft cloth or  
use diluted neutral cleaning liquid. Be sure to remove any  
fluid completely. Do not use thinner, benzine or alcohol as  
they may damage the surface of the unit.  
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed.  
e The aspect ratio might be fixed by the disc.  
Screen is suddenly stretched when the Setup screen is  
opened.  
e If the Setup screen is opened during playback of a DVD  
being viewed in the letter box format, the screen may switch  
to the wide screen format. This is not a malfunction. The  
screen will return to normal when the Setup screen is  
closed.  
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Specifications  
General  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW,  
Video-CD, SACD, and CD  
Audio output (Digital Audio)  
OPTICAL . . . . . . . . . . Optical digital jack x 1, –15 to –21 dBm  
COAXIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jack x 1, 0.5 Vp-p/75  
Power supply  
Europe model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 230 V, 50 Hz  
U.S.A./Canada model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Korea model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 220 V, 60 Hz  
Word Synchronization input format  
Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BNC  
Input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Power consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 W  
The main unit can accept and synchronize to the following  
frequencies (rectangular wave) received from external devices:  
44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 100kHz, 176.4kHz,  
192kHz as well as frequencies which are 96% of these  
values, in the 4% DOWN mode.  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.5 kg (51-3/4 lb)  
External dimensions (W x H x D). . . . . . . 442 x 153 x 353 mm  
(17-3/8˝ x 6˝ x 13-7/8˝)  
Operating temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5˚C - +35˚C  
Operating humidity . . . . . . . . . 5% to 85% (no condensation)  
Storage temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –20˚C - +55˚C  
Accessories  
Power cord x 1  
Remote Control Unit (RC-942) x 1  
Batteries (AA, R6 or SUM-3) x 2  
Screwdriver x 1  
Felt x 3  
Warranty card x 1  
Video Output  
S-Video output (S1/S2)  
Y (luminance) - Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 )  
C (color) - Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 mVp-p (75 )  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-VIDEO jack  
Owner's manual x 1  
Video output  
Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 )  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jack  
• Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
• Weight and dimensions are approximate.  
• Illustrations may differ slightly from production models.  
Component video output (Y, PB, PR)  
Y-Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 Vp-p (75 )  
PB, PR-Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 Vp-p (75 )  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BNC jacks  
D1/D2 video output (Y, PB, PR)  
Y-Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 Vp-p (75 )  
PB, PR-Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 Vp-p (75 )  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D terminal  
353mm  
332mm  
DVI-D video output (HDCP compatible digital RGB)  
Jacks . . . . . DVID 24pin (conform to TMDS, single link only)  
Audio output (Analog Audio)  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XLR jacks (2 channel) x 1  
RCA jacks (2 channel) x 1  
Maximum Output level (1 kHz, full scale)  
RCA: 2.5 Vrms (47 k)  
XLR: 2.5 Vrms (600 )  
Nominal Output level (1 kHz, full scale –20dB)  
RCA: 250 mVrms (47 k)  
XLR: 250 mVrms (600 )  
153mm  
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Hz - 80 kHz (DVD-Audio)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) . . . . . . . . . . 112 dB (SACD, 1 kHz)  
Dynamic range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 dB (SACD, 1 kHz)  
Total harmonic distortion . . . . . . . . . . 0.001% (SACD, 1 kHz)  
Decodable format. . . . . . . . . . . DTS, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital  
PCM 44.1 kHz-192 kHz/16-24 bit, DSD  
442mm  
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Block Diagram  
Spindle  
Motor  
SACD  
CD・VCD  
DVD  
1394  
Transmitter  
Optical  
Pickup  
i.LINK(AUDIO) (IEEE1394)  
VRDS UNIT  
Driver  
RF Amp  
D/A  
Converter  
Balanced  
Front L ch  
+
SACD  
SACD  
PCM  
Decoder  
Converter  
D/A  
Front End  
DSP  
Front L ch  
Converter  
Digital  
Filter  
AUDIO OUT  
(2ch)  
D/A  
Converter  
CD  
Front R ch  
Balanced  
Front R ch  
+
D/A  
Converter  
DVD  
Audio  
DSP  
MPEG-2  
Decoder  
Coaxial  
Optical  
DIGITAL OUT  
Composite  
Video  
Back End  
MPU  
S-Video  
FRONT PANEL  
Y
Video  
Encoder  
Component  
Video  
I/F  
MPU  
CB/PB  
CR/PR  
FL  
Display  
VIDEO OUT  
D1/D2  
Key  
SW  
I/P  
Converter  
DVI  
DVI-D  
Transmitter  
(HDCP)  
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3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan Phone: (0422) 52-5132 e-mail: [email protected]  
TEAC ESOTERIC COMPANY  
TEAC AMERICA, INC.  
7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 Phone: (323) 726-0303  
TEAC CANADA LTD.  
5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada Phone: (905) 890-8008  
Campesinos N°184, Colonia Granjas Esmeralda, Delegacion Iztapalapa, CP 09810, México DF Phone: (525) 581-5500  
5 Marlin House, Croxley Business Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8TE, U.K. Phone: 01923-819699  
Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany Phone: 0611-71580  
TEAC MEXICO, S.A. De C.V  
TEAC UK LIMITED  
TEAC EUROPE GmbH  
TEAC ITALIANA S.p.A.  
Via C. Cantù 11, 20092 Cinisello Balsamo, Milano, Italy Phone: 02-66010500  
This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record  
the model number and serial number and retain them for your records.  
.
Model number  
Serial number  
0305 MA-0959A  
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