Tascam Dvd Player DV-D6500 Owners Manual
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Getting started 8 Getting started English To make the Progressive scan mode selection active from the remote control\ unit The unit supports the Progressive scan system as well as the conventional Interlace scan system. If your television or monitor supports the progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality pictu\ re by making the Progressive scan mode active. ≠ When the unit is turned on, and the scan mode selector on the rear panel\ is set to REMOTE Press and hold down the FVPP - PROGRESSIVE SCAN button for a few seconds\ . The scan mode switches between the Progressive scan and Interlace scan m\ odes. • When the scan mode is set to the progressive mode, the PROGRESSIVE indic\ ator on the front panel is lit. Depending on the PROGRESSIVE MODE setting on the PICTURE preference \ display and whether the current DVD VIDEO disc is film-source or video-source, the color of the indica\ tor differs, as shown in the table below. (See also pages 7 and 49.) You can enjoy high-quality audio by connecting the units audio output to\ your amplifier or receiver. Connect the units AUDIO OUT (LEFT/RIGHT) jacks to any line-level inpu\ ts (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier or receiver. 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 television, you can se\ lect the mode from the remote control unit. To do this, set the scan mode selector on the rear panel to REMOTE (See\ page 7). Setting of PROGRESSIVE MODE Source type of DVD VIDEONoteFilm SourceVideo Source VIDEO Red Red While stopped in the Progressive scan mode, the PROGRESSIVE indicator is lit in red regardless of the PROGRESSIVE MODE selection. FILM Green Green AUTO Green Red NOTES • There are some progressive TV and High-Definition TV sets that are not\ fully compatible with the unit, resulting in the unnatural picture when playing back a DVD VIDEO disc in the progressive \ scan mode. In such a case, use the interlace scan mode. To check the compatibility of your TV set, contact your local TASCAM/TEAC customer service center. To connect to a stereo audio amplifier/receiver NOTES • When using the unit with a stereo amplifier or receiver, set ANALOG DOWN MIX in the AUDIO preferences to STEREO (see page 51). PROGRESSIVE SCAN indicator FVPP - PROGRESSIVE SCAN AUDIORIGHT LEFT IN The unit Audio cable (not supplied) Red White Red White Amplifier or receiver
Getting started 9 Getting started You can enhance the sound quality by connecting either of the units DIGI\ TAL OUT jacks to the digital input of an amplifier, etc. by using an optical or a coaxal digital cable (optional). The d\ igital audio signal from a disc is directly transferred. If you connect the unit to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder o\ r an amplifier with a built-in decoder by using an optional digital cable, you can enjoy high-quality surround sound. For digital connection, connect the units DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) to the digital input of digital audio devi\ ce using an optical or a coaxial digital cable. Note that the DIGITAL OUT jacks on the unit has been designed and equipped exclusively for \ enjoying the digital surround sound playback through the unit. It is not recommended to use t\ he jacks for digital dubbing. When recording the sounds (DVD VIDEO,SVCD, Video CD, or Audio CD) played back on the unit, record them through the \ analog jacks (in this case, set ANALOG DOWN MIX in the AUDIO preferences to STEREO \ .See page 51). When all the audio/video connections have been made, insert the smaller \ plug of the supplied AC power cord to the units AC IN connector, then insert the other end to the wall outlet. Make sure that plugs are\ inserted firmly. The STANDBY indicator lights in red. Warning • Disconnect the power cord if you are not going to use the unit for a lon\ g time. • Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit. • Disconnect the power cord before moving the unit. • Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands. • Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting it, as this may damage the\ cord and cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents. Caution • Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy on it, which may c\ ause fire, electric shock, or other accidents. •T o prevent any accidents or damage caused by an unsuitable AC power cord,\ only use the supplied power cord. If the cord is damaged, contact a dealer and get another power cord. Connect a suitable external device to control the unit using RS-232C pro\ tocol. To connect to digital audio device NOTES • When you make digital connection, we recommend also to make the analog c\ onnection, because, depending on discs, no signal may be output from the DIGITAL OUT. • When you connect the units DIGITAL OUT to a digital audio device, before using, set DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT in the AUDIO preferences correctly according to the connected audio device. I\ f DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT is not set correctly, loud noise may be generated from speakers, causing damage to them. See DIGIT\ AL AUDIO OUTPUT on page 50. • When you connect the units DIGITAL OUT to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder (or amplifier with a built-i\ n decoder) to enjoy surround sound, the units D. RANGE COMPRESSION setting in the AUDIO\ preferences is invalid. Make appropriate surround audio settings on the decoder. To connect the power cord RS-232C connector AUDIORIGHT LEFT INOPTICAL COAXIALDIGITAL IN Optical digital cable (not supplied) The unit White Red White Red Digital equipment Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) When using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack, remove the protection cap. Do not lose the removed cap. When the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack is not used, fix the protection cap into the j\ ack.
Getting started 10 Getting started English Using the remote control unit Using the remote control, you can operate not only all the functions of \ the unit but also basic functions of your TV and amplifier/receiver. The battery compartment is located on the back of the remote control unit. 1 Press down on the point shown by the arrow at the top of the compartment cover, and pull up the cover to open the compartment. 2 Place the two supplied R6P (SUM-3)/ AA(15F) batteries in the remote control unit according to the polarity markings (+ and –) inside the compartment and on the batteries. 3 Place the cover over the compartment, and press down lightly. The batteries will last about six months with normal use. If the functions of the remote control become erratic, replace the batteries. See below for more information. Precautions for the safe use of batteries Observe the following precautions for the safe use of batteries. If they are used improperly their life will be shortened, they may burst or their contents may leak. • Operate the remote control unit while pointing it toward the remote sensor on the unit. • The remote control unit can be used within a range of about 5 meters from the remote sensor. If you operate the remote control unit from a diagonal position, controllable distance may be shorter. To install batteries in the remote control unit Precaution • Remove the batteries from the remote control if it is not going to be used for a long period of time. • Remove dead batteries and dispose of them properly. • Never leave dead batteries lying around, take them apart, mix them with other refuse, or throw them into an incinerator. • Never touch liquid that has leaked out of a battery. • Do not mix new and old batteries, or batteries of different types, when replacing them. Remote sensor NOTE • If the remote sensor on the unit is exposed to the sunshine or strong light, you may not be able to control the unit from the remote control unit. Remote sensor
Getting started 11 Getting started You can operate your TV from the remote control unit. Setting the remote control signal for operating your TV 1 Set the TV - DVD switch to TV. 2 Hold down TV/VIDEO - CANCEL until step 4 is finished. 3 Enter the manufacturer code of your TV listed below by using the numeric buttons (0 through 9). Example: To enter the manufacturer code 01: Press 0 then 1. • When the unit is shipped, the manufacturer code is set to (01). 4 Press ENTER. Manufacturer code list 5 Release TV/VIDEO - CANCEL. 6 Try to operate the TV by pressing TV STANDBY/ON . If your TV turns on or off, you have successfully set the control signal. The following buttons can be used for operating the TV. To use § / ¶ (CH–, CH+), Ó / Á (VOL–, VOL+), TV/ VIDEO- CANCEL and numeric buttons for TV control, set the TV - DVD switch to TV. Use the VOL - and VOL + buttons on the remote control unit to adjust the analog output level. The level is shown on the display of the unit, where 0 is the default (maximum) level, and -12 is the minimum level. Pressing the VOL - button reduces the level, and VOL + increases the level. *Even at the minimum level, there is still some signal - the output is not completely muted. *The digital output level cannot be adjusted. To use the remote control unit for TV operation Manufacturer No.ManufacturerNo. AIWA 36 MIVAR 29 BEIJING 22 NEC 20 CCE 02 NOBLEX 22 CHANGHONG 34 NOKIA 31 DAEWOO 17, 37 PANASONIC 04, 11 FERGUSON 27 PEONY 34, 38, 39 FINLUX 30 PHILCO 10, 17, 21 FUNAI 32 PHILIPS 02 GRADIENTE 15, 20 RCA 05 GRUNDIG 19 SAMSUNG 12, 33, 34, 35 HITACHI 10 ITT 28 SANYO 13, 16 JINXING 38 SEARS 13 JVC 01, 23, 24, 25SHARP 06 SONY 07 KONKA 40 TCL 41 LG (GOLDSTAR) 18 THOMSON 26 MAGNAVOX 02 TOSHIBA 08,14 MITSUBISHI 03 ZENITH 09 TV/VIDEO - CANCEL Numeric buttons TV - DVD switch ENTER TV STANDBY/ON Turns the TV on or off. Switches the TV input mode between TV and VIDEO. Selects the TV channels directly. * For some TVs, pressing +10 functions as the 100+, while 10 functions as the ENTER button if your TV requires pressing the ENTER button after selecting a channel number. Mutes the TV sound. Changes the TV channels. Adjusts the output volume. NOTE • If there is more than one code listed for the manufacturer of your TV, try them one by one until you succeed. To adjust the analog output level TV DVD TV TV/VIDEO CANCEL ~TV11TV-/--10TV00 MUTING+10 CH + CH - VOL-V OL+ VOL
12 Basic operations English Basic operations In the following description, we assume that the buttons on the remote c\ ontrol unit are mainly used, however, you may use the corresponding buttons on the front panel if available. Before operation Press DVD STANDBY/ON on the remote control unit or press STANDBY/ON on the front panel. The STANDBY indicator on the front panel, which illuminates in red during stan\ dby, goes off. •You can turn on the unit by pressing the Á button. In this case, the unit starts playback if the disc is set in th\ e disc tray. If no disc is set, NO DISC appears on the display window. •Y ou can turn on the unit by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front p\ anel. In this case, the disc tray opens. The opening display shown right appears on the TV screen. The following message may appear at the bottom of the opening display depending on the condition. • NOW READING:The unit is reading the disc information. • REGION CODE ERROR!: The region code of the DVD VIDEO disc does not match the unit. The disc cannot be played back. • OPEN: The disc tray is opening. • CLOSE: The disc tray is closing. • NO DISC: No disc is loaded. NOTE Make sure that the TV - DVD switch on the remote control unit is set to \ DVD when using the § / ¶ / Ó / Á and numeric buttons for controlling the unit. Turning on/off the unit NOTE • Even if you press the DVD STANDBY/ON on the remote control unit or STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn off the unit, the unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as i\ t is connected to the wall outlet. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, the unit consumes a very small amount of p\ ower. TV DVD DVD STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON STANDBY indicator Message area NOW READING
Basic operations 13 Basic operations We recommend you to set the display language, TV monitor type and digital o\ utput before using the unit, depending on circumstances, by following the procedure below. See Changing the initial settings on and after page 47 for details abo\ ut each setting item. 1 Press CHOICE for a few seconds to bring up the first page of the DVD PLAYER SET UP display. The pull-down menu of the ON SCREEN LANGUAGE is already open. ON SCREEN LANGUAGE selection 2 Use § / ¶ to select a desired language. You can select the on-screen language for the preference displays, etc. from among English, Spanish and French. 3 Press ENTER. The second page is shown, in which the pull-down menu of the MONITOR TYPE is already open. MONITOR TYPE selection 4 Use § / ¶ to select a desired monitor type. You can select the monitor type according to your TV. • For the normal (conventional) TV, select 4:3 LB or 4:3 PS. • For the wide-screen TV, select 16:9 AUTO or 16:9 NORMAL. See page 49 for details about each mode. 5 Press ENTER. The third (final) page is shown, in which the pull- down menu of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT is already open. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT selection 6 Use § / ¶ to select a desired digital output signal type. You must set this item correctly when you connect the unit to an external surround decoder or D/A convertor (including an amplifier/receiver with built-in surround decoder or D/A convertor). (If you do not connect the unit to such a device, you do not have to set this item.) • When connecting with a Dolby Digital decoder, select DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM. • When connecting with a DTS or MPEG Multichannel decoder, select STREAM/PCM. • When connecting with other digital device, select PCM ONLY. See page 50 for details. 7 Press ENTER. The TV screen returns to show the opening display. The initial setup before using the unit ENTER CHOICE SELECT ENTERUSE §¶˙¥ TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXET, PRESS CHOICE. MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE ENGLISH SUBTITLE ENGLISH ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH DVD PLAYER SET UP ENGLISH SPANISH FRENCH SELECT ENTERUSE §¶˙¥ TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXET, PRESS CHOICE. MONITOR TYPE 4:3 L.B. PROGRESSIVE MODE AUTO SCREEN SAVER ON MP3/JPEG MP3 DVD PLAYER SET UP16:9 NORMAL 16:9 AUTO 4:3 LB 4:3 PS NOTES • This setting may not be necessary except when turning on the power after purchasing the unit. •Y ou can also set these items, as well as other preferences, by pressing CHOICE briefly to bring up the preference display. See Changing the initial settings on and after page 47 for details. SELECT ENTERUSE §¶˙¥ TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXET, PRESS CHOICE. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM ANALOG DOWN MIX DOLBY PROLOGIC D RANGE COMPRESSION ON DVD PLAYER SET UPPCM ONLY DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM STREAM/PCM
Basic operations 14 Basic operations English Basic playback This section describes basic operations for playback of DVD VIDEO, Audio\ CD, Video CD and SVCD discs. For MP3 and JPEG disc playback, see the separate chapter on and after pages 39 and 4\ 2. 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 2 Place a disc in the tray. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. The unit reads the disc information and the opening display appears on the TV screen. If a menu is shown on the TV screen When inserting a DVD VIDEO, Video CD or SVCD disc, a menu display may be automatically shown on the TV screen. From a menu, you can select a desired item to be played back by following the procedure below. (for DVD VIDEO) 1 Use § / ¶ / Ó / Á to select a desired item. 2 Press ENTER. The unit starts playback of the selected item. (for Video CD/SVCD) 1 Use the numeric buttons to select a desired item. The unit starts playback of the selected item. Inserting and removing discs π Á ª OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE Disc tray With the label side up •T o insert an 8-cm disc, place it in the inner recess. NOTES • Do not load a non-playable disc. For details about playable and non-play\ able disc types, see page 4. • When loading a disc on the tray, be sure to position the disc inside the recess. Otherwise, the disc ma\ y be damaged when the tray is closed, or the disc may not be removed from the unit. • Do not use any stabilizer when playing back a disc. • With some DVD VIDEO discs, the unit starts playback automatically after \ inserting the disc. • If you insert a DVD VIDEO disc whose region code does not match the unit\ , REGION CODE ERROR! is shown in the opening display. For detail about the region code, see page 4.
Basic operations 15 Basic operations Press Á . The unit starts playback from the beginning. About screen saver function •A television monitor screen may be burned out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the unit automatically activates the screen saver function if a static picture, such as an on-screen display or menu, is displayed for over 5 minutes. • Pressing any buttons on the unit or the remote control unit will release the screen saver function and return to the previous display. •Y ou can also turn off the screen saver function (see page 50). About On-screen guide icons • When you make an operation, you may see the following icons displayed ov\ er the picture for about 3 seconds. These have the following meanings. You can set the unit not to display these icons above via the preference \ settings described on page 52. Press ª . The unit stops playback. • If you press OPEN/CLOSE during playback, the unit stops playback and ope\ ns the disc tray. Press π . The unit pauses playback. To resume playback, press Á . To start playback Available : While the screen saver function is not activated While the screen saver function is activated Icon Status Appears at the beginning of playback mode. Appears at the beginning of stop mode. Appears at the beginning of pause mode. Appears at the beginning of fast forward/backward playback with the curr\ ent speed. (See page 18.) Appears at the beginning of slow-motion playback with the current speed.\ (See page 18.) Appears at the beginning of Repeat playback mode. (See page 27.) Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded from multiple angles. (See\ page 31.) Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple audio languag\ es. (See page 30.) Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple subtitle lang\ uages. (See page 29.) Appears when the unit does not accept your operation because of disc con\ tents, structure, playback status etc. Note that some operation are occasionally unacceptable even if is not displayed. NOTES • When the RESUME function is ON or DISC RESUME and the resume point i\ s memorized, pressing Á starts playback from that point instead of the beginning. See page 17. • During playback, the display window shows the title/chapter or track num\ ber being played. • During DVD VIDEO playback, pressing Á moves back the playback position 10 seconds before the current position\ . See page 21 for details. To stop playback completely Available : To stop playback temporarily Available :
Basic operations 16 Basic operations English Resuming playback The unit can memorizes the position on a disc where you interrupt playba\ ck, and resume playback from that position later. There are two resume modes (DISC RESUME and ON) you can set on the pre\ ference display. See page 52 for details about how to set the resume mode. • When purchasing the unit, the resume mode is initially set to ON. •Y ou can deactivate the resume mode by setting RESUME on the OTHERS pr\ eference display to OFF. . ≠ During playback When the resume mode is set to DISC RESUME Press ª . The unit stops playback and memorizes the interrupted position. After pr\ essing ª , the display window on the front panel shows ----RESUME. In this condition, a memory of the interrupted position is not cleared i\ f you press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, or press STANDBY/ON (on the front panel) or DVD STANDBY/ON (on the remote control unit) to turn off the unit, • The position interrupted is also memorized by pressing OPEN/CLOSE, STANDBY/ON (on the front panel) or DVD STANDBY/ON (on the remote control unit). In this case, ----RESUME is not show\ n on the display window. • If you do not want the disc played to resume playback, press ª while stopped. • It memorizes positions for the last 30 discs. • If you interrupt playback of a disc which you resumed playback, the memo\ ry is updated to store the new interrupted position. • When the unit has already memorized positions for 30 discs, memorizing o\ ne more position for a disc automatically erases the oldest memory. On the other hand, if you interrupt playback of a disc which an interr\ upted position is already memorized, the o rder of memorized discs may change. In result, when memorizing a new data, th\ e order of memorized discs to be erased also may change. When the resume mode is set to ON Press ª . The unit stops playback and memorizes the interrupted position. In this condition, a memory of the interrupted position is not cleared i\ f you press STANBY/ON (on the front panel) or DVD STANDBY/ON (on the remote control unit) to turn off the unit, Note that, if you press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, the memory of the interrupted position is cleared, • The position interrupted is also memorized by pressing STANBY/ON (on the front panel) or DVD STANDBY/ON (on the remote control unit). • If you do not want the disc played to resume playback, press ª while stopped. To memorize the interrupted position Available : Á ª OPEN/CLOSEOPEN/CLOSE Disc trayDisc tray
Basic operations 17 Basic operations When the resume mode is set to DISC RESUME ≠ While stopped, or no disc is inserted 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to insert a disc whose interrupted position is memorize\ d. After loading the disc, the display window on the front panel shows ---\ -RESUME. If a disc for which you want to resume playback is already set in the di\ sc tray, you need not to follow the step 1. 2 Press Á . The display window shows RESUME PLAY and the unit resumes playback from the position you interrupted playback. The unit keeps the memory for the position on a disc where you interrupt\ ed playback, even though you remove the disc from the disc tray and set it back again. Of course, the unit keeps the memory when the disc remains in the disc t\ ray since the last playback. •T o play back a disc from the beginning (instead of the interrupted posit\ ion) After loading the disc, press ª before pressing Á to start playback. Pressing ª while the disc is stopped clears the memory for the interrupted positio\ n. Every time you interrupt playback, the position is memorized as the res\ uming point. When the resume mode is set to ON ≠ While the disc you interrupted playback last time* is still on the disc \ tray (*By pressing ª or by turning off the power.) Press Á . The unit resumes playback from the position you interrupted playback. If you press Á then ª , the unit starts playback after the display window shows RESUME PLAY. Note that you cannot resume playback if you interrupted playback last ti\ me by opening the tray. •T o play back a disc from the beginning (instead of the interrupted posit\ ion) Carry out any of the followings: * Press ª while stopped, then press Á . *T urn on the unit by pressing DVD STANDBY/ON on the remote control unit or STANDBY/ON on the front panel then press Á . To resume playback Available : NOTES • If you change the RESUME setting on the OTHERS preference display to\ OFF or ON from DISC RESUME, you cannot resume playback of a disc whose resuming position is memorized. Howeve\ r, if you again set RESUME to DISC RESUME, you can resume playback of the disc. • If you open the tray during RESUME mode is set to ON, the resuming poi\ nt clears. • The resume function cannot be performed with Audio CD, MP3 and JPEG disc\ s. • In the case of a Video CD/SVCD disc with PBC function, the unit may resume playback from a\ point slightly earlier or later tha n the point you interrupt playback last time. • The unit may not resume playback exactly from the interrupted point, dep\ ending on the point. • For a double-sided DVD VIDEO disc, the unit regards each side as a diffe\ rent disc. Therefore, when resuming playback of such a disc, make sure to set the disc with the resumed side down. • When the unit memorizes the interrupted point of a disc, it also memoriz\ es Audio, Subtitle and Angle settings (regardless of whether RESUME is set to DISC RESUME or ON). • If you interrupt playback while the menu for a DVD VIDEO, SVCD or Video CD is shown on the TV screen, the unit may not memorize the interrupted position correctly, regardless of whether the RESUME mode is set to ON or DISC RESUME\ .