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You can change certain aspects of the DVD display screens,
on-screen messages and the display panel on the front of
the DVD player.

Press SETUP in STOP mode.
Press 

s

or 

B

to select “CUSTOM”, then press ENTER.

• CUSTOM mode will appear.

Press 

s

or 

B

to select “DIS-

PLAY”, then press ENTER to
confirm.
Press 

K

or 

L

to select from an

item, then press ENTER.

TV ASPECT :

• Press 

K

or 

L

for an item selection, then press ENTER.

• 4:3 LETTER BOX displays a theater-like image. Black

bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

• 4:3 PAN-SCAN is the traditional TV mode with a full

height picture with both sides trimmed.

• Select 16:9 WIDE if a wide-screen TV is connected to

the DVD player.

• The default setting is 4:3 LETTER BOX.

STILL MODE :

• Press 

K

or 

for an item selection (AUTO, FIELD or

FRAME), then press ENTER.

• Select “AUTO” usually.
• If you select FIELD, pictures in the still mode will be

stabilized although they will be coarse due to little
amount of data.

• If you select FRAME, pictures in the still mode will be

highly defined although they will be blurred due to out-
put of two fields at the same time.

• The default setting is AUTO.

ANGLE MARK :

• Press ENTER repeatedly to turn Angle mark ON or

OFF.

• The default setting is ON.

FRONT DISPLAY :

• Press 

K

or 

L

for an item selection (BRIGHT, DIM or

AUTO DIM), then press ENTER.

• When AUTO DIM is selected, the display dims only dur-

ing playback.

• The default setting is BRIGHT.

VIDEO OUT :

• Press ENTER repeatedly to turn video out PAL or

AUTO.

• The default setting is PAL.

JLOGO:

• Press ENTER to switch ON (opening

picture)/OFF(black).

• The default setting is ON.

Press SETUP to exit.

NOTE:

• Be sure to press SETUP, or the setting will not work.

5

QUICK

4

3

2

1

DVD

DVD SETUP

Audio Setting

Set your surround modes for DVD player through your
receiver or processor. DVD’s audio setup will not affect CD
playback.

In STOP mode press SETUP.
Press 

s

or 

B

to select “CUS-

TOM”, then press ENTER.

• CUSTOM menu will appear.

Press 

s

or 

B

to select “AUDIO”,

then ENTER to confirm.
Press 

K

or 

L

to select an item, then press ENTER.

DRC (Dynamic Range Control) :

• To compress the range of sound volume.
• DRC function is available only on the discs that are

recorded in the Dolby Digital format.

• The default setting is ON.

DOWN SAMPLING :

• Set to ON when outputting in 48kHz.
• Set to OFF when outputting the original sound.
• When playing disc with copyright protection, the sound

will be down sampled at 48kHz even if you set it to
OFF.

• DOWN SAMPLING function is available only on digital

output of a disc recorded in 96kHz, and when the unit
is connected to another source using the digital out
jack.

• DOWN SAMPLING function is available only on the

discs that are recorded in the Dolby Digital format.

• The default setting is ON.

DOLBY DIGITAL :

Set to BITSTREAM when the player is connected to
Dolby Digital Decoder.
(BITSTREAM : Dolby Digital OUTPUT)
(PCM : Converts the Dolby Digital to PCM)
• The default setting is BITSTREAM.

DTS :

• Set to BITSTREAM when connected to DTS decoder.
• The default setting is OFF.

MPEG :

BITSTREAM: Output MPEG sound
Set to BITSTREAM when the unit is connected to an
MPEG Decoder
• The default setting is PCM.

Press SETUP to exit.

5

QUICK

QUICK

QUICK

4

3

2

1

DVD

AUDIO

DRC

ON

DOWN SAMPLING ON
DOLBY DIGITAL

BITSTREAM

DTS

OFF           

MPEG

PCM

You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space on your existing 2
channel stereo system.

Press SURROUND during play-
back.
Press SURROUND to set it
1 (Natural effect), 2 (Emphasized effect) or OFF.
Press MODE or RETURN to exit.

NOTES:

• Virtual Surround will not be effective if the surround

mode is set to any selection other than STEREO (for
Audio CD and Video CD play only).

• Turn down the level or turn it “OFF” if the sound is dis-

torted.

• The setting will be saved even if the player is turned off.

3

2

1

MP3

CD

VCD

DVD

Virtual Surround

OFF

Display Setting

DISPLAY

TV ASPECT

4:3 L-BOX

STILL MODE

AUTO

ANGLE MARK

ON

FRONT DISPLAY

BRIGHT           

VIDEO OUT

PAL

LOGO

ON

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Summary of Contents for DV-P788A

Page 1: ... obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble free use please read this instruction manual completely MODEL DV P788A AU DVD PLAYER DV P788A AU MP3 JPEG PLAYBACK DVD DVD R VIDEO CD CD CD R CD RW COMPATIBLE E5918AD EN qx3 04 4 2 6 49 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...ERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Power Supply The main power supply is engaged when the main plug is plugged in a 240V 50Hz AC outlet To operate the unit press the STANDBY button to turn on the unit Warning To avoid fire or electric shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Dew Warning Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold p...

Page 3: ... 16 RATING LEVEL 16 IF YOU FORGET THE PASSWORD 16 CONTROL LEVELS 16 Marker Setup Screen 16 DVD SETUP 17 Audio Setting 17 Virtual Surround 17 Display Setting 17 Language Setting 18 To Return All Selections of SETUP except for RATINGS CONTROL and VIDEO OUT to their Default Settings 18 Language Code List 19 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 20 SPECIFICATIONS 21 MAINTENANCE 21 Unauthorized copying broadcasting pu...

Page 4: ...r 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Example Group 1 Group 2 Track 1 Track 2 Track 5 Track 6 Track 3 Track 4 Example Track 1 Track 2 Track 5 Track 6 Track 3 Track 4 Audio CD Video CD MP3 JPEG Sound and Pictures DIGITAL VIDEO If you cannot play back a disc which bears one of the marks above check the following notes 1 This unit conforms to the PAL colour system Also you can play discs recorded with th...

Page 5: ... supports MPEG audio and the DVD player is connected to a MPEG decoder Dimmer Dim the display brightness Bit rate indication DRC Dynamic range control You can control the range of sound volume For Customer Use Read carefully the information located on the back of your DVD player and enter below the Serial No Retain this information for future reference Model No DVD player _________________________...

Page 6: ...nent damage to the player AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL L Y VIDEO OUT CB PB S VIDEO OUT CR PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R 10 11 12 14 13 9 REAR PANEL 1 y y I POWER STANDBY Switch the player to ON or OFF As to the indication of the Operate switch I indicates ON and y y indicates electrical power STANDBY 2 H h h SKIP FR Go to previous chapter or track during playback Press and hold for 1 5 seconds f...

Page 7: ...this depends on the frequency with which the remote control unit is used If the remote control unit does not operate from close to the main unit replace the batteries with new ones even if less then a year has passed The included battery is only for verifying operation Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible When inserting the batteries be careful to do so in the proper direction followi...

Page 8: ...apters 13 Returns to a previous menu To activate virtual surround Turns the player on or off Marks a segment to repeat between A and B Allows you to repeat play a Track or Disc To set virtual surround on off To magnify part of picture x2 Clear the markers Clear the number that is entered incorrectly Moves the cursor and determines its position To skip Tracks Returns to a previous menu Turns the pl...

Page 9: ...irectly Brings up theTop Menu on a disc Brings up the DVD player s Setup menu Allows you to search forward backward through a disc To begin slow forward backward through a disc Begin disc play Pause disc play Advances playback one frame at a time The first scenes of each chapter of the title being played will be displayed To select STEREO L CH or R CH CD Displays the current disc mode To search tr...

Page 10: ... the setup mode See page 17 If output MPEG audio connect to a MPEG decoder and set MPEG to BITSTREAM for audio output in the setup mode See page 17 Unless connected to a Dolby Digital decoder DTS decoder or an MPEG decoder set DOLBY DIGITAL and MPEG to PCM and DTS to OFF for audio output in the setup mode Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the ...

Page 11: ...ing keep this DVD player in the interlace mode Make sure that P SCAN on display of the DVD player lights off Use a commercially available adaptor if the video input jacks of your TVs or monitors are the BNC type What is Progressive Scanning Unlike conventional interlace scanning the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional 625i 576i ...

Page 12: ... layer switches to the 2nd layer This is not a malfunction 5 4 3 2 1 JPEG MP3 CD VCD DVD Press MENU The DVD main menu will appear If the feature is not available symbol may appear on the TV screen If disc menu is available on the disc audio language subtitle options chapters for the title and other options will appear for selection Press Cursor buttons L K B s to select an item and ENTER to confir...

Page 13: ... begin playback of an Audio CD and Video CD at a specific Track Using the Number buttons Press the Number buttons to enter the desired Track number Playback will start at the selected track For single digit tracks 1 9 press a single number eg track 3 press 3 To play track 26 press 10 2 6 on the Number buttons Using the SEARCH MODE Press SEARCH MODE The Track search display appears Within 30 second...

Page 14: ...ACK TRACK ALL OFF current track repeat entire disc repeat repeat off JPEG MP3 TRACK ALL OFF current track repeat entire disc repeat repeat off GROUP current folder repeat CHAPTER TITLE OFF current chapter repeat current title repeat repeat off To activate the repeat function press REPEAT during play back The repeat mode changes as described below every time you press the button DVD Repeat REPEAT T...

Page 15: ...nstant bit rate 112kbps 320kbps JPEG size of image Upper limit 6 300 x 5 100 dots Lower limit 32 x 32 dots Subtitle Language Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select between STEREO L CH or R CH STEREO both right and left channels are active L CH only left channel is active R CH only right channel is active NOTES If the Virtual Surround setting is 1 or 2 the sound mode will be fixed to STER...

Page 16: ...L Ratings control is cancelled Level 8 DVD software of any grade adult general children can be played back Levels 7 to 2 Only DVD softwares intended for general use and chil dren can be played back Level 1 Only DVD softwares intended for children can be played back with those intended for adult and general use prohibited CONTROL LEVELS Use markers to memorise your favourite places on a disc Press ...

Page 17: ...s or B to select CUS TOM then press ENTER CUSTOM menu will appear Press s or B to select AUDIO then ENTER to confirm Press K or L to select an item then press ENTER DRC Dynamic Range Control To compress the range of sound volume DRC function is available only on the discs that are recorded in the Dolby Digital format The default setting is ON DOWN SAMPLING Set to ON when outputting in 48kHz Set to...

Page 18: ...UBTITLE or DISC MENU screen press four digit number to enter the code for the desired language Refer to page 19 Only the languages supported by the disc can be select ed Press SETUP to exit NOTE Language Setting for Audio and Subtitle is not available with some discs Then use AUDIO and SUBTITLE Details are on page 15 6 5 QUICK 4 3 2 1 DVD Language Setting LANGUAGE AUDIO ORIGINAL SUBTITLE OFF DISC ...

Page 19: ...Malayalam 5958 Maltese 5966 Maori 5955 Marathi 5964 Moldavian 5961 Mongolian 5960 Nauru 6047 Nepali 6051 Norwegian NOR 6061 O R Occitan 6149 Oriya 6164 Oromo Afan 6159 Panjabi 6247 Pashto Pushto 6265 Persian 5247 Polish 6258 Portuguese POR 6266 Quechua 6367 Rhaeto Romance 6459 Romanian RUM 6461 Russian RUS 6467 S Samoan 6559 Sangho 6553 Sanskrit 6547 Scots Gaelic 5350 Serbian 6564 Serbo Croatian 6...

Page 20: ...put Check the digital connections Check if the audio format of the selected audio language matches your receiver capabilities No sound and picture Check that the VIDEO AUDIO cable is connected to the correct device See Connecting to a TV Picture freezes momentarily Check the disc for fingerprints scratches and during playback clean with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge Clean the disc Disc c...

Page 21: ...ile referring to the relevant sections and to TROU BLESHOOTING GUIDE in this Owner s Manual the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit Disc Handling Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs Always store the disc in its protective case whe...

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