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Function setup (DVD)
Setting details
Menu, Subtitle, Audio
You can select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and
“Audio” if more than one languages are recorded onto
the disc.
English, Francais, Espanol:
The selected language will be heard or seen.
Other:
Other language can be selected (see “Language
code list”
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).
Original (Audio):
The unit will select the first priority language of
each disc.
Off (Subtitle):
Subtitles do not appear.
Notes:
• If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the
first-priority language is selected.
• If you want to change the OSD language, you can perform
it by VCR MENU
!
.
E.B.L.
To select the black level of playback pictures, set your
preference and monitor’s ability.
Off: Standard grey scale (7.5 IRE cut off)
On: Enhanced grey scale (0 IRE cut off)
TV Screen
You have the following screen sizes to choose from:
4:3
(Letter box):
Select this mode when connecting to a conven-
tional TV. When playing back a wide screen-DVD
disc, it displays the wide picture with black bands
at the top and bottom of screen.
4:3
(Pan & scan):
It displays the wide picture on the whole screen
with left and right edges automatically cut off.
16:9
(Wide):
Select this mode when connecting to a wide-
screen TV. A wide screen picture is displayed full
size.
Customizing the function settings (Continued)
Parental
: Off
Set Password
Output
: Interlace
DivX(R) VOD
DRC
: Off
QSound
: On
E.B.L.
: Off
TV Screen
: 4:3
Display
: On
Picture Mode
: Auto
JPEG Interval
: 5 Seconds
Screen Saver
: On
Menu
: English
Subtitle
: English
Audio
: English
Parental
: Off
Set Password
Output
: Interlace
DivX(R) VOD
DRC
: Off
QSound
: On
Menu
: English
Subtitle
: English
Audio
: English
E.B.L.
: Off
TV Screen
: 4:3
Display
: On
Picture Mode
: Auto
JPEG Interval
: Off
Screen Saver
: On
Note:
If the DVD disc is not formatted in the pan & scan style, it
displays 4:3 style.
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Function
setup
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VD)
JPEG Interval
You can continuously playback all JPEG files
automatically.
After the selection below, the disc will start playback on
which JPEG files have been recorded.
Off:
Plays back one file at a time.
5 Seconds:
Plays back images in the form of a slide show at
5 second intervals.
10 Seconds:
Plays back images in the form of a slide show at
10 second intervals.
15 Seconds:
Plays back images in the form of a slide show at
15 second intervals.
Picture Mode
There are two types of source content in pictures
recorded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures
recorded from films at 24 frames per second) and
video content (video signals recorded at 30 frames per
second). Make this selection according to the type of
content being viewed.
Auto:
Select this position normally.
The DVD player automatically detects
source content, film or video of
playback source, and converts that
signal in the progressive output format
in an appropriate method.
Film:
The DVD player converts film content
pictures in the progressive output
format appropriately. Suitable for
playback of film content pictures. The
progressive output feature will be most
effective under this selection.
Video: The DVD player filters video signal,
and converts it in the progressive
output format appropriately.
Suitable for playback of video content
pictures.
Note:
Depending on the disc, pictures may be cut off or
doubled. In this case, select “Video”.
Display
On screen display can be switched on or off when you
press the buttons.
Off: On screen displays do not appear when you
press any buttons.
On: On screen displays appear when you press
any buttons (factory setting).
Screen Saver
The screen saver operates when you leave the unit
in DVD stop mode for approx. five minutes.
The screen will repeatedly get dark gradually and
back to normal.
Off:
Screen Saver function is invalidated.
On:
Screen Saver function is made effective.
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Function setup (DVD)
Parental control setting
Some discs are specified as not suitable for children.
Such discs can be limited not to playback with the unit.
1) Press
C
or
D
to select “Parental”, then press
ENTER. “Enter Password” screen will appear.
2) Press “0000” using Number buttons (0–9).
(Please note, this is pre-setting password of this
unit). Then press ENTER. The parental level
list will appear.
•
Level Off: The parental control setting does not
function.
•
Level 8:
Virtually all DVD software can be
played back.
•
Level 1:
DVD software for adults cannot be
played back. Then press ENTER.
3) Press
C
or
D
to select from the level 1 to level 8.
The limitation will be more severe as the level
number is lower.
4) Press OPEN/CLOSE to activate Parental control
setting.
Notes:
• Depending on the discs, the unit cannot limit
playback.
• Some discs may not be encoded with specific
rating level information though its disc jacket says
“adult.” For those discs, the age restriction will not
work.
• The password is required every time when you
change the parental level.
• If you input a wrong number, press CLEAR.
Set the new password
1) Press
C
or
D
to select “Password”, then press
ENTER. “Enter Current Password” screen will
appear.
2) Press Number buttons (0–9) to input the current
password (If the password has not been set yet
after you purchase this unit, it is “0000”).
3) Then press ENTER. “Enter New Password” screen
will appear. Press Number buttons (0–9) to input
the new password.
4) Press ENTER. Now your new password has been
set. Be sure to remember this number!
Customizing the function settings (Continued)
QSound
This DVD video player equipped with a “QSound”. It can
produce the effect of being in a cinema or a concert hall.
Off: The QSound is disengaged.
On: The QSound operates.
Off:
It plays back at the recording level on the disc.
On:
Loud sound such as explosion is toned down
slightly when played back. This is suitable when it
is connected to a stereo.
Notes:
• This function works only during playback of Dolby Digital
recorded discs.
• The level of Dynamic Range Reduction may differ
depending on DVD video disc.
DRC
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) enables you to control
the dynamic range so as to achieve a suitable sound for
your equipment.
Notes:
• The QSound setting can also be changed with AUDIO
on the remote control
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.
• This function works only when the disc recorded with
Dolby Digital is played back.
• When this function works, the volume might changed.
• When the voice is distorted, turn off QSound.
Setting details
Parental
: Off
Set Password
Output
: Interlace
DivX(R) VOD
Menu
: English
Subtitle
: English
Audio
: English
E.B.L.
: Off
TV Screen
: 4:3
Display
: On
Picture Mode
: Auto
JPEG Interval
: 5 Seconds
Screen Saver
: On
DRC
: Off
QSound
: Off
DRC
: Off
QSound
: On
Menu
: English
Subtitle
: English
Audio
: English
E.B.L.
: Off
TV Screen
: 4:3
Display
: On
Picture Mode
: Auto
JPEG Interval
: 5 Seconds
Screen Saver
: On
Parental
: Off
Password
: Change
Output
: Interlace
DivX(R) VOD
: Display
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VD)
Output
You can select the video output signal of the DVD
video player to the TV from “Interlace” or “Progres-
sive”.
Interlace:
Select when connecting to a composite TV or
a TV equipped with component video inputs
but progressive scan is not compatible.
Progressive:
Select when connecting to a TV equipped
with component video inputs and progressive
scan compatible.
Warning:
Once “Progressive” is selected when connecting to a
TV progressive scan incompatible, no image will be
seen on the video display.
In this case, you must reset the unit by pressing STOP
on the front panel for five seconds. The video output
will be restored to “Interlace” setting, and a picture will
once again be seen on a conventional analog display.
Notes:
• Some discs may not be played back with the progressive
scanning mode correctly because of the disc characteris-
tics or recording condition.
• Once Progressive scan on, S-video output is disabled.
Note:
If each setup (pages
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) has completed, the unit can
always work under the same condition (especially with DVD
discs).
Each setup will be retained in the memory even if you turn
the power off.
If you forget the password.
1) Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2) Remove the disc.
3) Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray.
“No Disc” appears on the screen.
4) While holding 7 down on the remote control and
at the same time press STOP on the front panel.
“Password Clear” appears on the screen. Now the
password has been returned to the initial
value (“0000”).
DivX
®
VOD
In order to play DivX
®
VOD (Video On Demand)
content on this unit, you first need to register the unit
with your DivX
®
VOD content provider. You do this by
generating a DivX
®
VOD registration code, which you
submit to your provider.
Press
C
or
D
to select “DivX(R) VOD”. Then press
ENTER. Your 8-character registration code is
displayed. Make a note of the code as you will need
it when you register with a DivX
®
VOD provider.
Then press ENTER to select Done.
