Tascam Dvd Player DV-D6500 Owners Manual

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DV-D6500 
DVD Player 
OWNER’S MANUAL
 
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT 
REMOVE  COVER (OR BACK).  NO  USER-SERVICEABLE  PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to aler\
t the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying  the  appliance. 
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended t\
o alert 
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within\
 the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
 
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 Ü
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Ÿ 
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
 
D00697100A 
Introduction 
Basic operations 
Getting started 
Advanced 
operations
JPEG disc MP3 disc 
Changing the 
Additional 
information 
initial settings 
playback playback
 
2 
6 
12 
22 
39 
42 
56
47 
VIDEO 
						

							 
Important Safety Precautions 
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers) 
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.  
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or 
the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. 
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse
  and dispose
of the plug  immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the mains supply. 
If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be
fitted, then follow the instructions given below:  
IMPORTANT: DO NOT  
  make any connection to the larger
terminal which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth 
symbol   
ç
 
  
or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:  
BLUE :  
NEUTRAL  
BROWN :  
LIVE  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug proceed as follows: 
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal 
which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. 
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the 
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. 
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should
be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
 
For the consumers in Europe 
WARNING 
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may 
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures. 
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe 
AVERTISSEMENT 
Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestiq\
ue, 
cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences radio, dans ce cas
l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures appropri\
ées. 
Für Kunden in Europa 
Warnung 
Dies is eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach Klasse A 
besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen
versursachen ; in diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden,
angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen. 
   
For Canada 
AC POWER CORD CONNECTION 
CAUTION:  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF 
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
CORDE DE CONNEXION CA 
ATTENTION:  
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA 
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE COR-
RESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU
FOND. 
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 
IMPORTANT POUR LES PRODUITS LASER 
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 
2.  
DANGER:  
  Visible laser radiation when open and interlock failed
or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3.  
CAUTION:  
  Do not open the top cover. There are no user
service-able parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2.  
ATTENTION:  
  Radiation laser visible quand lappareil est ouvert
ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou désactivé. Eviter une
exposition directe au rayon.
3.  
ATTENTION:  
  Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Il ny a
aucune pièce utilisable à lintérieur. Laisser à un personne\
l
qualifié le soin de réparer votre appareil.
Caution –– STANDBY/ON  switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. 
The STANDBY/ON  switch in any position does not
disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
Attention –– Commutateur STANDBY/ON !
Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le
courant.
Le commutateur STANDBY/ON  ne coupe jamais
complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le
courant peut être télécommandé.
The equipment draws nominal non-operating power from 
the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position.
For Canada/pour le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B 
LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS”,
ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMEN OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS
NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME
SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”,
NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES
COMMUNICATIONS.
 
   
For U.S.A 
TO THE USER 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residental area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense. 
CAUTION 
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 
						

							 
CAUTION:  
…  
Read all of these Instructions.  
…  
Save these Instructions for later use.  
…  
Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio 
equipment.
1) Read Instructions  
 — All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.  
2) Retain Instructions   
— The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.  
3) Heed Warnings  
  — All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.  
4) Follow Instructions  
  — All operating and use instructions should be
followed.  
5) Cleaning  
  — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cle\
an-
ing.  
6) Attachments  
  — Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.  
7) Water and Moisture  
  — Do not use this product near water — for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a \
wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.  
8) Accessories  
  — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury \
to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,\
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sol\
d 
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac-\
 
turer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended\
 by
the manufacturer.  
9)  
  A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and ca\
rt
combination to overturn.  
10)  
   
Ventilation  
  — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ven-
tilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product  and to protect\
 it
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The\
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a bu\
ilt-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is pro\
vided
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.  
11) Power Sources  
  — This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure\
 of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or lo\
cal
power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.  
12) Grounding or Polarization  
  — This product may be equipped with
a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wide\
r
than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.\
 This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the\
 outlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact yo\
ur electri-
cian to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose o\
f the
polarized plug.  
13) Power-Cord Protection  
 — Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon\
 or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience\
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.  
14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
  — If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be  sure the antenna or cable system\
 is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and bui\
lt- 
up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP\
A 
70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and\
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discha\
rge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, \
con-
nection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding elec\
-
trode.  
Note to CATV system installer:  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attenti\
on to
Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding\
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected t\
o the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry a\
s
practical.  
15) Lightning  
  — For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time\
,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable syste\
m.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.  
16) Power Lines  
  — An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power ci\
rcuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing \
an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touch-\
ing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
17) Overloading  
  — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or e\
lectric
shock.  
18) Object and Liquid Entry  
 — Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points\
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never \
spill
liquid of any kind on the product.  
19) Servicing  
  — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open-
ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
20) Damage Requiring Service  
 — Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the foll\
owing 
conditions:  
a)  
when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b)  
if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.  
c)  
if the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d)  
if the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operati\
ng 
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician t\
o
restore the product to its normal operation.  
e)  
if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
f )  
when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this
indicates a need for service.  
21) Replacement Parts  
  — When replacement  parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. 
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.  
22) Safety Check  
  — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determin\
e
that the product is in proper operating condition.  
23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting  
  — The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only  as recommended by the manufacturer.  
24) Heat   
— The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampl\
ifiers)
that produce heat.
ANTENNA 
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND 
CLAMP
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
						

							 Introduction 
1 Table of Contents 
Introduction
 
Page 2 Supplied accessories ..........................................................2 
Notes on handling ..............................................................3 
Important cautions ...................................................................3 
Safety precautions ...................................................................3 About discs ........................................................................\
.4 
Playable disc types...................................................................4
Non-playable discs...................................................................4
Audio formats........................................................................\
...4
Disc structure........................................................................\
....5
Video CDs and SVCDs with Playback Control function ........5
Care and handling of discs ......................................................5 
Getting started
 
Page 6 Connections ........................................................................\
6 
Before making any connections .............................................6 
To connect to a TV ...................................................................6
To connect to a stereo audio amplifier/receiver ....................8
To connect to digital audio device..........................................9
To connect the power cord .....................................................9 
Using the remote control unit.........................................10 
To install batteries in the remote control unit .....................10
Remote sensor .......................................................................10
To use the remote control unit for TV operation.................11
To adjust the analog output level .........................................11 
Basic operations
 
Page 12 Before operation ...............................................................12 
Turning on/off the unit...........................................................12 
The initial setup before using the unit .................................13 Basic playback ..................................................................14 
Inserting and removing discs................................................14
To start playback ....................................................................15
To stop playback completely ................................................15
To stop playback temporarily ...............................................15 Resuming playback ..........................................................16 
To memorize the interrupted position .................................16
To resume playback ...............................................................17 Variable speed playback ..................................................18 
To advance or reverse playback rapidly while monitoring................................................................18
To advance a still picture frame-by-frame ...........................18
To playback in slow-motion ..................................................18 
To locate the beginning of the scene or song ...............19 
To locate a desired selection using 
 
Â
 
 or 
 
¯
 
.................19
To locate a desired selection using the numeric buttons ... 19
 Other convenient functions .............................................20 
To check the playback status ................................................20
To move back the playback position while DVD VIDEO playback [One touch replay function] ...............................21
To change the brightness of the display window ...............21 
Advanced operations
 
Page 22 Playing from a specific position on a disc ......................22 
To locate a desired scene from the DVD menu ...................22 
To locate a desired scene from the menu of the Video CD/SVCD with PBC ...................................................22
To specify a desired title........................................................23
To locate a desired position in the current title or track  [Time search].......................................................................23
To locate a desired scene from the display [DIGEST].........24 
Changing the playback order ..........................................25 
To playback in the desired order [Program playback] ........25 To playback in random order [Random playback] ..............26 
Repeat playback............................................................... 27 
To repeat the current selection or all tracks [Repeat playback]................................................................27
To repeat a desired part [A-B repeat playback] ...................28 
Changing the language, sound and scene angle .......... 29 
To select the subtitle language [SUBTITLE] ........................29
To change the audio language or sound [AUDIO] ..............30
To select a scene angle of DVD VIDEO [ANGLE] .................31 Special picture playback and picture/sound effect ...... 32 
To display continuous still pictures [STROBE] ....................32
To zoom in/out pictures [ZOOM] ..........................................32
To adjust the picture character [FVPP] .................................33
To simulate surround sound [3D-SSP].................................34 
Menu bar functions ......................................................... 35 
To bring up the menu bar .....................................................35
Basic operation procedure ....................................................35
Menu bar functions for DVD VIDEO .....................................36
Menu bar functions for Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD .............37 
MP3 disc playback
 
Page 39 About MP3 disc ................................................................ 39 
Operations ........................................................................\
 39 
Basic operations .....................................................................39 
Selecting the desired Group and Track ................................40
Direct selection .......................................................................41
Repeat playback .....................................................................41 
JPEG disc playback
 
Page 42 About JPEG disc .............................................................. 42 
Basic operations .............................................................. 43 
To see a desired picture ........................................................43 
To zoom in/out the picture [ZOOM]......................................44 To see pictures continuously [slide-show mode] ......... 44 
Playback pictures from the beginning of the disc ...............44
Selecting the start point of the slide show ..........................45
Repeat function ......................................................................46 
Changing the initial settings
 
Page 47 Selecting preferences ...................................................... 47 
About the Preference display ................................................47 
How to set preferences ..........................................................47
LANGUAGE page ...................................................................48 
PICTURE page ........................................................................\
49 
AUDIO page ........................................................................\
....50
OTHERS page ........................................................................\
.52 Limiting playback by children ........................................ 53 
To set Parental Lock for the first time [PARENTAL LOCK] ..............................................................53
To change the settings [PARENTAL LOCK] .........................54
To temporarily release the Parental Lock  [PARENTAL LOCK] ..............................................................55 
Additional information
 
Page 56 Names of parts and controls .......................................... 56 
Front panel........................................................................\
......56 
Display window ......................................................................56
Rear panel ........................................................................\
.......56
Remote control unit ...............................................................57 Troubleshooting .............................................................. 58 
Frequently Asked Questions .......................................... 59
Specifications ................................................................... 61
Appendix A: Country code list for Parental Lock.......... 62
Appendix B: Glossary ...................................................... 63 
						

							 2 
Introduction
 
English
 Introduction 
Supplied accessories 
• Audio/video cable (Yellow/White/Red) (x 1) 
• Component video cable (Red/Green/Blue) (x 1) 
• Remote Control Unit (x 1) • R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) battery (x 2) 
• Instruction manual (x 1) 
• AC power cord (x 1) 
						

							 
Introduction 
3 
Introduction
 
Notes on handling 
Installation of the unit  
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot  nor too cold (between 5 
o
 
C and 35 
o
 
C, 41 
o
 
F and 95 
o
 
F).
• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV. 
• Do not use the unit in a place subject to vibrations.  
Power cord  
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
•A  small amount of power (1.3 W, for PX model:2.5W) is 
always consumed while the power cord is connected 
to the wall outlet.
• When unplugging the unit from the wall outlet, always 
pull the plug, not the power cord.  
To  prevent malfunction of the unit  
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything  goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your 
dealer.
• Do not insert any metallic object into the unit.
• Do not use any non-standard shape disc available on  the market, because it may damage the unit.
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste on it,  because damage to the unit may result.  
Note about copyright laws  
• Please check the copyright laws in your country before 
recording from DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, 
SVCD, MP3 and JPEG discs. Recording of copyrighted 
material may infringe copyright laws.  
Note about the copyguard system  
• The DVD VIDEO disc is protected by the copyguard  system. When you connect the unit to your VCR (or 
integrated TV/Video system), the copyguard system 
activates and the picture may not be played back 
correctly.  
Avoid moisture, water and dust  
Do not place the unit in moist or dusty places.  
Avoid high temperatures  
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or place it near 
a heating device.  
When you are away  
When away on travel or otherwise for an extended 
period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet.  
Do not insert foreign objects into the unit  
Do not insert wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into the unit.  
Do not block the vents  
Blocking the vents may damage the unit.  
Care of the cabinet  
When cleaning the unit, use a soft cloth and follow the 
relevant instructions on the use of chemically-coated 
cloths. Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic 
solvents and disinfectants. These may cause 
deformation or discoloring.  
If water gets inside the unit  
T urn off the power switch and remove the plug from the 
wall outlet, then call the store where you made your 
purchase. Using the unit in this state may cause a fire or 
electrical shock. 
Important cautions
Safety precautions
 
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protec\
ted by method claims of certain U.S.  
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corp\
oration and other rights owners. Use of 
this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision C\
orporation, and is intended for home and 
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovisi\
on Corporation. Reverse engineering or 
disassembly is prohibited. 
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the doub\
le-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. 
Copyright 
 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No\
. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents 
issued and pending. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, are trademarks of Dig\
ital Theater Systems, Inc. 
Copyright 
 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 
						

							 Introduction 
4 
Introduction
 
English
 
About discs 
Playable and non-playable disc types are as follows: 
The DVD Logo is a trademark.  
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded with the Audio CD,  Video CD, SVCD, MP3 or JPEG format can be played  
back, though some may not be played back because of 
the disc characteristics or recording condition. 
Note that unfinalized discs cannot be played back.
• DVD-R discs recorded with the DVD VIDEO format can  be played back, though some may not be played back 
because of the disc characteristics or recording 
condition. 
Note that unfinalized disc cannot be played back.
• DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their  own Region Code numbers. This unit can play back 
only DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code numbers 
include 1.
Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:
This unit accommodates the NTSC system, also can play 
back discs recorded with PAL system whose Region 
Code numbers include 1.
Note that the PAL video signal on disc is converted to an 
NTSC signal and output. 
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-AUDIO,  
CD-ROM, PHOTO CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-G, CD-TEXT, SACD, 
MIX-MODE CD 
• Playing back discs listed as Non-playable discs  above may generate noise and damage speakers.
• This unit can play back audio signals recorded in CD-G,  
CD-EXTRA, CD-TEXT and MIX-MODE CD discs. There are some audio formats recorded on discs as 
shown below. 
 
• Linear PCM
 
Uncompressed digital audio, the same format used 
on CDs and most studio masters.
DVD VIDEO supports 2 channels at sampling rates of 
48/96 kHz and quantization of 16/20/24 bits.
Audio CD/Video CD is limited to 2 channels, 44.1 kHz 
at 16 bits.
 
• Dolby Digital
 
A surround audio format configured with six 
channels. Because the LFE (Low-Frequency Effect for 
sub-woofer, etc.) channel, one of the six channels, is 
an auxiliary channel, this format is called 5.1-channel 
system.
Not all Dolby Digital discs contain six (5.1) channel 
information.
 
• DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
 
A surround audio format configured with six (5.1) 
channels which is same as Dolby Digital. Because the 
compression ratio is lower than Dolby Digital, it 
provides wider dynamic range and better separation.
Not all DTS discs contain six (5.1) channel 
information.
The associated indicator lights up in the display window 
when playing back a disc. 
Note that, with some formats and/or depending on the  
units DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT setting, digital audio 
signals are not always output from the units DIGITAL 
OUT jacks as are recorded on the disc.
See DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT on page 50 for details. 
Playable disc types 
DVD VIDEO SVCD Video CD Audio CD 
Non-playable discs
VIDEO
ALL1514 
2
3
1
3
2
1
6
5
4
 
Audio formats 
Indicator
Audio format
 
LPCM Linear PCM
DOLBY DIGITALDolby Digital
DTS DTS (Digital Theater Systems) 
						

							 
Introduction 
5 
Introduction
 
(For DVD VIDEO)  
A DVD VIDEO disc is comprised of titles and each title  
may be divided into some chapters. For example, if a 
DVD VIDEO disc contains some movies, each movie may 
have its own title number, and each movie may be 
divided into some chapters. In a DVD VIDEO KARAOKE 
disc, each song usually has its own title number and 
does not have chapters.  
(For Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD)  
An Audio CD, Video CD or SVCD is simply comprised of 
tracks.  
What is Playback Control function?  
The Playback Control function, allows you to enjoy 
menu-driven operation and high-resolution still images 
which have a resolution four times greater than moving 
pictures.  
• High-resolution still image display  
You can display high-quality images four times  
clearer than moving pictures.  
• Menu-driven playback  
A selection menu is displayed when you start 
playing a Video CD and SVCD disc with the 
Playback Control feature. The selection menu 
shows a list of numbers for selection. Some discs 
may show moving pictures or a divided screen.
You can interact with the screen using a menu 
display to select and play an entry.
See example illustration below about basic feature 
of menu-driven playback (for details about PBC, see 
also page 22).  
How to handle discs  
When handling a disc, do not touch the surface of the  
disc. Since discs are made of plastic, they are easily 
damaged. If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, 
the images and sound will not be picked up correctly, 
and such a disc may cause the player to malfunction.  
Label side  
Do not damage the label side, stick paper to or use any 
adhesive on its surface.  
Storage  
Make sure that discs are kept in their cases. If discs are 
piled on top of one another without their protective 
cases, they can be damaged. Do not put discs in a 
location where they may be exposed to direct sunlight, 
or in a place where the humidity or temperature is high. 
Avoid leaving discs in your car!  
Maintenance of discs  
If there are fingerprints or other dirt adhering to a disc, 
wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the center 
outwards.
If a disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened 
with water. Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or 
any anti-static agents. 
Disc structure
Video CDs and SVCDs with Playback  
Control function
Chapter 1 Title 2Title 1
Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
1
2
Press
RETURN.
Menu 
screen
Press
RETURN.
1  2  3 
 
Moving picture
1  2
Movingpicture
Movingpicture
Still
picture
Still
picture
Still
picture
Press
RETURN.
 
Care and handling of discs 
CAUTION  
Sometimes during play images may be garbled or  
noisy. This is sometimes due to the disc. 
						

							 6 
Getting started
 
English
  Getting started 
Connections 
*Before using the unit, you have to connect the unit to a TV and/or ampl\
ifier.
 
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been m\
ade. 
•Connect VIDEO OUT of the unit directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the unit to a TV via a 
VCR may cause a monitor problem when playing back a copy-protected disc.\
 You may also have a monitor problem 
when connecting the unit to an integrated TV/Video system. 
Connection to a conventional TV 
You can enjoy playback by simply connecting the unit to a TV.
Connect the unit to a TV equipped with stereo audio input and video inpu\
t jacks using the supplied audio/video cables.  
Connection to a TV equipped with an S-video jack 
If your TV has an S-video input, you can get better picture quality by c\
onnecting it with the S-VIDEO output of the unit 
using the S-video cable instead of connecting the video input of the TV \
to the VIDEO jack of the unit. Before making any connections 
NOTES 
• In the following description, TV may be substituted with monitor or \
projector. 
•Terminal names used for other components may be different from those used\
 in the following description. 
To connect to a TV
The unit VCR
Connect directly TV
VIDEO
AUDIO
RIGHT 
LEFT
IN
The unit
RedWhite Yellow
Audio/Video cable (supplied)
WhiteRed
Yellow
TV
Scan mode selector In this connection, set the  
scan mode selector to 480i.
VIDEO
AUDIO
RIGHT 
LEFT
S-VIDEOIN
The unit
Red WhiteAudio cable (not supplied) White
Red TV
Scan mode selector
S-video cable (not supplied) In this connection, set the  
scan mode selector to 480i. 
						

							 
Getting started 
7 
Getting started
 
Connection to a TV equipped with component jacks 
You can enjoy high picture quality by connecting the units COMPONENT VID\
EO OUT jacks to the COMPONENT VIDEO  
IN jacks of your TV with the video cables.  
• Connect Y to Y, P 
B 
 to P 
B 
(C 
B 
), P 
R 
 to P 
R 
(C 
R 
) correctly.  
The unit supports the Progressive scan system(480p) as well as the con\
ventional Interlace scan system(480i).
If your television or monitor equipped with component jacks supports the\
 progressive video input, you can enjoy a high 
quality picture by making the Progressive scan mode active.  
• If your television equipped with component jacks does not support the pr\
ogressive scan mode  
Set the Scan mode selector to 480i.  
• If your television equipped with component jacks supports the progressiv\
e scan mode  
Set the Scan mode selector to 480p.  
• If you want to select the scan mode between the interlace and progressiv\
e modes  (depending on the source condition, or when connecting more than one te\
levision etc.)  
You can select the mode from the remote control unit. To do this, set the scan mode selector to REMOTE.
(See To make the Progressive scan mode selection active from the remote contro\
l unit on page 8 for details about 
how to select the scan mode from the remote control unit when the scan m\
ode selector is set to REMOTE.)  
NOTES 
• When the scan mode is set to the progressive mode, the PROGRESSIVE indic\
ator on the front panel is lit. The color of the  indicator differs depending on the PROGRESSIVE MODE setting on the PI\
CTURE preference display and the status of the  
unit (see pages 8 and 49.)
• When connecting to a TV using the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack, make sure that \
the PROGRESSIVE indicator on the front panel is not 
lit. If it is lit, the VIDEO and S-VIDEO outputs do not feed the correct\
 signals. To turn off the PROGRESSIVE indicator, set the scan 
mode selector on the rear panel to 480i. Or, while setting the scan mode selector to REMOTE, make the Progressive\
 scan 
mode inactive by following the procedure described on page 8.
• When the component video input jacks of the TV is of the BNC type, use a\
n adapter to convert a pin jack to a BNC jack 
  
(optional).
• Make ANALOG DOWN MIX in the AUDIO preferences to STEREO (see page\
 51). 
• If your TV has a monaural audio input instead of stereo, you need to use\
 an optional audio cable which converts stereo audio  output to monaural.
•T o improve audio sound quality, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks to your separate audio equipment. (See th\
e following pages.) 
About SCAN MODE 
To  display video on the television (monitor) screen, the conventional sc\
anning method is called Interlaced scan. 
With this method, only half of the horizontal lines are displayed at a t\
ime. So two fields complete a single picture  
(frame); i.e., the first field, containing all the odd-numbered li\
nes, is displayed followed by the second field, containing 
all the even-numbered lines.
On the other hand, the Progressive scan system scans all horizontal line\
s at a time, so you can double the number of 
pictures compared with the interlaced scan, resulting flicker-free, high-density picture. 
Depending on the material source format, DVD VIDEO discs can be classifi\
ed into two types; film source and video  
source (note that some DVD VIDEO discs contain both film source and v\
ideo source). Film sources are recorded as 24-
frame-per-second information, while (NTSC) video sources are recorded as 30-fra\
me-per-second (60-field-per-second 
interlaced) information.
When the unit plays back a film source material, uninterlaced progress\
ive output signals are created using the original 
information. When a video source material is played back, the unit inter\
leaves lines between the interlaced lines on 
each to create the interpolated picture and outputs as the progressive s\
ignal.
YPBPR
COMPONENT INVIDEO
AUDIO
RIGHT 
LEFT
S-VIDEOIN
The unit Green
Red
White
Red
White
Red TV
Green Blue
Red
Component video cable (supplied)
Audio cable (not supplied)
Scan mode selector
Blue