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HITACHI DVD PLAYER MODEL DV-P305U Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely.
HITACHI DVD PLAYER MODEL DV-P305U Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely.
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... Disc for U.S.A.): ...4 Handling Cautions...5 Disc Storage ...5 Maintenance of the Remote Control ...10 DVD Function Buttons...10 Rear Panel ...12 Connections...13 Choosing a Connection ...13 Before Connection the DVD Player...13 Connection to an Audio System...13 Connection to a TV ...13 Connection to Play... DVD 18 Using the Display Function...18 When Playing a DVD...18 When Playing a CD/VCD ...19 Repeat Playback ...19 Using...
... Disc for U.S.A.): ...4 Handling Cautions...5 Disc Storage ...5 Maintenance of the Remote Control ...10 DVD Function Buttons...10 Rear Panel ...12 Connections...13 Choosing a Connection ...13 Before Connection the DVD Player...13 Connection to an Audio System...13 Connection to a TV ...13 Connection to Play... DVD 18 Using the Display Function...18 When Playing a DVD...18 When Playing a CD/VCD ...19 Repeat Playback ...19 Using...
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... ...26 Using the MENU button ...26 Changing the Camera Angle ...27 Using the ANGLE button...27 Using the Bookmark Function ...27 Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD 27 Recalling a Marked Scene...28 Clearing a Bookmark ...28 Using the Zoom and 3D Sound Functions 28 Using the Zoom Function... (DVD/VCD 28 Using the 3D Sound Function ...29 Changing Setup Menu...30 Using the Setup Menu ...30 Setting Up the Language Features ...30 Using the Player Menu...31 Using the Disc Menu Language ...31 Setting Up the Language Feature...
... ...26 Using the MENU button ...26 Changing the Camera Angle ...27 Using the ANGLE button...27 Using the Bookmark Function ...27 Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD 27 Recalling a Marked Scene...28 Clearing a Bookmark ...28 Using the Zoom and 3D Sound Functions 28 Using the Zoom Function... (DVD/VCD 28 Using the 3D Sound Function ...29 Changing Setup Menu...30 Using the Setup Menu ...30 Setting Up the Language Features ...30 Using the Player Menu...31 Using the Disc Menu Language ...31 Setting Up the Language Feature...
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...cables and connectors for help. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to other equipment. CAUTION: DVD PLAYERS USE AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. However, there is connected. --- Reorient or relocate the receiving...TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DVD PLAYER TO FCC NOTE (for U.S.A.): Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions , may cause harmful interference...
...cables and connectors for help. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to other equipment. CAUTION: DVD PLAYERS USE AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. However, there is connected. --- Reorient or relocate the receiving...TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DVD PLAYER TO FCC NOTE (for U.S.A.): Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions , may cause harmful interference...
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... a disc is protected by wiping in writing by Macrovision. It cannot be used elsewhere. • This DVD player is AC 120V, 60Hz. The use of this DVD player, this player, be sure to put your hand into the disc tray. • Do not place anything other intellectual property rights. ...Handling Cautions • Before connecting other components to this DVD player cannot play the disc. • This device is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the player's internal parts may be damaged. • Do not put a flower vase...
... a disc is protected by wiping in writing by Macrovision. It cannot be used elsewhere. • This DVD player is AC 120V, 60Hz. The use of this DVD player, this player, be sure to put your hand into the disc tray. • Do not place anything other intellectual property rights. ...Handling Cautions • Before connecting other components to this DVD player cannot play the disc. • This device is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the player's internal parts may be damaged. • Do not put a flower vase...
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...Cm Single-sided 80 min. Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is recorded as an analog signal with copy protection. NTSC Region broadcast - Stereo - Max. Digital - Double-sided 160 min. Double-sided 480 min. • DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby Digital and .... • An LP is prohibited. CD is capable of playing the following types of this player! (CDGs play CD-ROM, CD-I, CD-R and DVD-ROM in this , you should only connect your DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected...
...Cm Single-sided 80 min. Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is recorded as an analog signal with copy protection. NTSC Region broadcast - Stereo - Max. Digital - Double-sided 160 min. Double-sided 480 min. • DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby Digital and .... • An LP is prohibited. CD is capable of playing the following types of this player! (CDGs play CD-ROM, CD-I, CD-R and DVD-ROM in this , you should only connect your DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected...
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These regional codes must match in order for this player is described on . DISC TRAY • Press OPEN/CLOSE to open and close the...Controls STANDBY/ON • When the unit is turned on the rear panel of the player. Front Panel Display Playback Region Number Both the DVD player and the discs are displayed here. OPEN/CLOSE • Press to play. If ... • Stops disc play . When STANDBY/ON is pressed, the lamp goes out and the player is first plugged in U.S.A., Canada, Korea, Japan, etc. Description - Number system in , the indicator lights.
These regional codes must match in order for this player is described on . DISC TRAY • Press OPEN/CLOSE to open and close the...Controls STANDBY/ON • When the unit is turned on the rear panel of the player. Front Panel Display Playback Region Number Both the DVD player and the discs are displayed here. OPEN/CLOSE • Press to play. If ... • Stops disc play . When STANDBY/ON is pressed, the lamp goes out and the player is first plugged in U.S.A., Canada, Korea, Japan, etc. Description - Number system in , the indicator lights.
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... loading disc information. no DISC: No disc loaded. LOAD: Player is open. (1) You can now select different viewing points of the scene recorded by different cameras. (2) Disc type indicators. (3) Reverse playback/Pause/Forward playback (4) Lights when 3D surround is turned on. (5) DVD: Title number (6) DVD: Chapter number. (7) Video/Audio CD: Track number (8) Repeat...
... loading disc information. no DISC: No disc loaded. LOAD: Player is open. (1) You can now select different viewing points of the scene recorded by different cameras. (2) Disc type indicators. (3) Reverse playback/Pause/Forward playback (4) Lights when 3D surround is turned on. (5) DVD: Title number (6) DVD: Chapter number. (7) Video/Audio CD: Track number (8) Repeat...
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Tour of the Remote Control DVD Function Buttons (1) DVD POWER Button • Turns the player on and off. (2) NUMBER Buttons (3) REPEAT Button • Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter, track, or disc. (4) A-B REPEAT Button • Marks a segment to repeat between A and B. (5) SETUP Button • Brings up the DVD player's Setup menu. (6) MODE Button • Allows you to program a specific order. (7) SEARCH Buttons • Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc.
Tour of the Remote Control DVD Function Buttons (1) DVD POWER Button • Turns the player on and off. (2) NUMBER Buttons (3) REPEAT Button • Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter, track, or disc. (4) A-B REPEAT Button • Marks a segment to repeat between A and B. (5) SETUP Button • Brings up the DVD player's Setup menu. (6) MODE Button • Allows you to program a specific order. (7) SEARCH Buttons • Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc.
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Connection to an Audio System • Method 1 DVD Player + 2ch Stereo Amplifier or Dolby Pro Logic Decoder • Method 2 DVD Player + Amplifier with a TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Refer to a TV TV (Normal, ...Widescreen, Projection, etc. Connections Choosing a Connection The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with Dolby Digital Decoder/DTS Decoder Connection to owner's manual of the additional components you are connecting for more information for those particular components...
Connection to an Audio System • Method 1 DVD Player + 2ch Stereo Amplifier or Dolby Pro Logic Decoder • Method 2 DVD Player + Amplifier with a TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Refer to a TV TV (Normal, ...Widescreen, Projection, etc. Connections Choosing a Connection The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with Dolby Digital Decoder/DTS Decoder Connection to owner's manual of the additional components you are connecting for more information for those particular components...
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Connection to a TV (For Video) • Method 1 DVD Player + TV with Video Input Jack • Method 2 DVD Player + TV with S-Video Input Jack (If the S-Video is selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.) • Method 3 DVD Player + TV with Component Video Jacks (If the Y, Pb or Pr is selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.) NOTE • If the VIDEO OUT SELECT SWITCH (on the rear panel) is set to Y, Pb or Pr, the S-Video may not work. • If the VIDEO OUT SELECT SWITCH is set to S-Video, the Y, Pb or PR may not work. • After correcting the switch, turn power off and then on again.
Connection to a TV (For Video) • Method 1 DVD Player + TV with Video Input Jack • Method 2 DVD Player + TV with S-Video Input Jack (If the S-Video is selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.) • Method 3 DVD Player + TV with Component Video Jacks (If the Y, Pb or Pr is selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.) NOTE • If the VIDEO OUT SELECT SWITCH (on the rear panel) is set to Y, Pb or Pr, the S-Video may not work. • If the VIDEO OUT SELECT SWITCH is set to S-Video, the Y, Pb or PR may not work. • After correcting the switch, turn power off and then on again.
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... options are available during playback. • Screen stops, no sound. • To resume again, press PLAY/PAUSE button once again. After plugging in the player, the first time you press the DVD POWER button, this screen comes up where you want to your Audio System to select AUX, CD or... DVD. • Refer to select the language, press a NUMBER button. (This screen will fade in the player.) Playback 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. RESUME function When you stop disc play . • This icon ...
... options are available during playback. • Screen stops, no sound. • To resume again, press PLAY/PAUSE button once again. After plugging in the player, the first time you press the DVD POWER button, this screen comes up where you want to your Audio System to select AUX, CD or... DVD. • Refer to select the language, press a NUMBER button. (This screen will fade in the player.) Playback 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. RESUME function When you stop disc play . • This icon ...
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...the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so that you can contain up to 32 Subtitle languages. • How to BITSTREAM in your system. • Master Volume Control function on page 30. This is useful for matching the player's output level to select... a suitable volume. • Master Volume Control function lets you play back a DVD; Refer to select the desired screen Angle. Use the UP/DOWN button to other equipment in ...
...the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so that you can contain up to 32 Subtitle languages. • How to BITSTREAM in your system. • Master Volume Control function on page 30. This is useful for matching the player's output level to select... a suitable volume. • Master Volume Control function lets you play back a DVD; Refer to select the desired screen Angle. Use the UP/DOWN button to other equipment in ...
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During DVD playback, press ENTER to zoom in 2X/normal. This feature is possible only on the disc, the Zoom and 3D Sound function may not work. ... sure the DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to PCM.) 2 Press the UP/DOWN button to zoom. 3 Press the ENTER button. - Depending on discs recorded using the DVD player with a two channel stereo through the analog outputs. (Discs which are recorded with LPCM or DTS will be displayed on screen. 2 Use the UP/DOWN...
During DVD playback, press ENTER to zoom in 2X/normal. This feature is possible only on the disc, the Zoom and 3D Sound function may not work. ... sure the DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to PCM.) 2 Press the UP/DOWN button to zoom. 3 Press the ENTER button. - Depending on discs recorded using the DVD player with a two channel stereo through the analog outputs. (Discs which are recorded with LPCM or DTS will be displayed on screen. 2 Use the UP/DOWN...
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... to select which type of the Parental Level (See page 32) Allows users to set the Player Menu, Disc Menu, Audio and Subtitle language in advance, it will come up automatically every time you want a DVD's disc menu to be displayed in. (3) AUDIO: Setup of the Audio Language (See page ...SETUP button again. e.g. Changing Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu The Setup Menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to select various language preferences, set up a parental level, even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have. 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote in ...
... to select which type of the Parental Level (See page 32) Allows users to set the Player Menu, Disc Menu, Audio and Subtitle language in advance, it will come up automatically every time you want a DVD's disc menu to be displayed in. (3) AUDIO: Setup of the Audio Language (See page ...SETUP button again. e.g. Changing Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu The Setup Menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to select various language preferences, set up a parental level, even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have. 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote in ...
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Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that contains Level 7 will work only when Use Password is set up to Yes. Enter your family watches. The Rating Level will now not play. - .... - To cancel the rating level, use LEFT/RIGHT to select No in the Troubleshooting Guide. which helps you control the types of DVDs that your password again. To unlock the player, use LEFT/RIGHT to select No. The Change Password screen appears. - NOTE - The Re-enter Password screen appears to select Change...
Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that contains Level 7 will work only when Use Password is set up to Yes. Enter your family watches. The Rating Level will now not play. - .... - To cancel the rating level, use LEFT/RIGHT to select No in the Troubleshooting Guide. which helps you control the types of DVDs that your password again. To unlock the player, use LEFT/RIGHT to select No. The Change Password screen appears. - NOTE - The Re-enter Password screen appears to select Change...
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... several minutes to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to a new number. Check whether the disc being 1)The DVD player is connected with the proper amplifier 14 reproduced. 2)The disc is recorded with no more buttons for three seconds. The...- Press the DOWN button to select Parental. P4 performed with - The features or action cannot be changed. 35 No audio. - The DVD's software doesn't support the feature (e.g.,angles). Make sure you experience other problems. - Reference Troubleshooting Guide Before requesting service (troubleshooting) Problem Action...
... several minutes to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to a new number. Check whether the disc being 1)The DVD player is connected with the proper amplifier 14 reproduced. 2)The disc is recorded with no more buttons for three seconds. The...- Press the DOWN button to select Parental. P4 performed with - The features or action cannot be changed. 35 No audio. - The DVD's software doesn't support the feature (e.g.,angles). Make sure you experience other problems. - Reference Troubleshooting Guide Before requesting service (troubleshooting) Problem Action...