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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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......4 FCC NOTE (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 a TV (For ... Using the REPEAT button ...19 Using the A-B REPEAT button ...20 Program Playback and Random Playback 21 Program Playback (DVD/VCD/CD)...21 Random Playback (DVD/VCD/CD) ...21 Advanced Functions...22 Using the Disc View Function ...22 Track View (VCD)...22 Front Panel ...8...
......4 FCC NOTE (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 a TV (For ... Using the REPEAT button ...19 Using the A-B REPEAT button ...20 Program Playback and Random Playback 21 Program Playback (DVD/VCD/CD)...21 Random Playback (DVD/VCD/CD) ...21 Advanced Functions...22 Using the Disc View Function ...22 Track View (VCD)...22 Front Panel ...8...
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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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... relocate the receiving antenna. --- CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DVD PLAYER TO Precautions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. CAUTION...: DVD PLAYERS USE AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. FCC NOTE (for U.S.A.): Note: This equipment has been tested and found...
... relocate the receiving antenna. --- CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DVD PLAYER TO Precautions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. CAUTION...: DVD PLAYERS USE AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. FCC NOTE (for U.S.A.): Note: This equipment has been tested and found...
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... 120V, 60Hz. The use of Macrovision's copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for long periods of this DVD player cannot play the disc. • This device is highly vulnerable to the environment. • Do not keep under direct sunlight. • Keep...only where the power supply is designed and manufactured to respond to the outside of this DVD player, this player. The player will operate normally. • Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use. • Disconnect the AC power cord from the inside to the Region ...
... 120V, 60Hz. The use of Macrovision's copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for long periods of this DVD player cannot play the disc. • This device is highly vulnerable to the environment. • Do not keep under direct sunlight. • Keep...only where the power supply is designed and manufactured to respond to the outside of this DVD player, this player. The player will operate normally. • Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use. • Disconnect the AC power cord from the inside to the Region ...
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...quality & MPEG-1 compression technology. • An LP is recorded as a Digital Signal with copy protection. Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with more distortion. Playing Time Characteristics Single-sided 240 min. DTS disc Audio disc... disc Use of this , you should only connect your DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Double-sided 480 min. • DVD contains excellent sound and video due to a VCR results in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics.) Disc Markings - Dolby ...
...quality & MPEG-1 compression technology. • An LP is recorded as a Digital Signal with copy protection. Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with more distortion. Playing Time Characteristics Single-sided 240 min. DTS disc Audio disc... disc Use of this , you should only connect your DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Double-sided 480 min. • DVD contains excellent sound and video due to a VCR results in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics.) Disc Markings - Dolby ...
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These regional codes must match in order for this player is described on . DISC TRAY • Press OPEN/CLOSE to play. The Region Number for the disc to open and close the disc tray. ..., Korea, Japan, etc. Front Panel Front Panel Controls STANDBY/ON • When the unit is turned on the rear panel of the player. Playback Region Number Both the DVD player and the discs are displayed here. OPEN/CLOSE • Press to skip a scene or music. Front Panel Display Number system in...
These regional codes must match in order for this player is described on . DISC TRAY • Press OPEN/CLOSE to play. The Region Number for the disc to open and close the disc tray. ..., Korea, Japan, etc. Front Panel Front Panel Controls STANDBY/ON • When the unit is turned on the rear panel of the player. Playback Region Number Both the DVD player and the discs are displayed here. OPEN/CLOSE • Press to skip a scene or music. Front Panel Display Number system in...
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no DISC: No disc loaded. LOAD: Player is open. OPEN: The disc tray is loading disc information. (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...
no DISC: No disc loaded. LOAD: Player is open. OPEN: The disc tray is loading disc information. (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...
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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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... Dolby Digital Decoder/DTS Decoder Connection to a TV TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc. 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 are connecting for more information for those particular components. Before Connection the...
... Dolby Digital Decoder/DTS Decoder Connection to a TV TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc. 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 are connecting for more information for those particular components. Before Connection the...
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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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... the language, press a NUMBER button. (This screen will fade in and fade out repeatedly. After plugging in the player, the first time you press the DVD POWER button, this screen comes up: If you plug in the player.) Playback 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Press PLAY button to resume normal play , the... player remembers where you stopped, so when you left off feature). • If the player is left in the stop disc...
... the language, press a NUMBER button. (This screen will fade in and fade out repeatedly. After plugging in the player, the first time you press the DVD POWER button, this screen comes up: If you plug in the player.) Playback 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Press PLAY button to resume normal play , the... player remembers where you stopped, so when you left off feature). • If the player is left in the stop disc...
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...( ) mark is present at a later time. Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you adjust the volume of the player's output. This is useful for matching the player's output level to other equipment in the SETUP MENU, the Volume Control function will ...not work . Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) Use the UP/DOWN button to select a suitable...
...( ) mark is present at a later time. Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you adjust the volume of the player's output. This is useful for matching the player's output level to other equipment in the SETUP MENU, the Volume Control function will ...not work . Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) Use the UP/DOWN button to select a suitable...
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.... - This feature is possible only on or off. When the DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to turn the 3D Sound feature 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 not work . During... DVD playback, press ENTER to zoom. 3 Press the ENTER button. - However, some of the screen you are using DOLBY SURROUND or DOLBY DIGITAL. - A pointer will be ...
.... - This feature is possible only on or off. When the DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to turn the 3D Sound feature 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 not work . During... DVD playback, press ENTER to zoom. 3 Press the ENTER button. - However, some of the screen you are using DOLBY SURROUND or DOLBY DIGITAL. - A pointer will be ...
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..., some Setup Menu selections may not work. Setting Up the Language Features If you 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 31) Use... menu to access the sub features. 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 the level necessary to prevent children from viewing unsuitable movies such as those with violence, X rating, ...
..., some Setup Menu selections may not work. Setting Up the Language Features If you 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 31) Use... menu to access the sub features. 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 the level necessary to prevent children from viewing unsuitable movies such as those with violence, X rating, ...
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...your family watches. Level 6) and press ENTER. Press RETURN button. - Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have forgotten your password, see Forget Password in Use Password. 6 About the Change Password; - The Parental Control screen appears. 3 Use... the Rating Level; Enter your password again. If you control the types of DVDs that contains Level 7 will work only when Use Password is set up to select Parental. Press ENTER. To unlock the player, use a password. The Change Password screen appears. - Re-enter the new...
...your family watches. Level 6) and press ENTER. Press RETURN button. - Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have forgotten your password, see Forget Password in Use Password. 6 About the Change Password; - The Parental Control screen appears. 3 Use... the Rating Level; Enter your password again. If you control the types of DVDs that contains Level 7 will work only when Use Password is set up to select Parental. Press ENTER. To unlock the player, use a password. The Change Password screen appears. - Re-enter the new...
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...P34- Press ENTER and the Password Check display will appear. If the problem still cannot be changed. 35 No audio. - P7 - This player cannot play . - Insert a DVD, a VIDEO-CD or a CD. 5.1 channel sound is - 5.1 channel sound is not available at the moment. 29 Disc Menu doesn't ... change your audio system is connected and working properly. Reinstall batteries and try remote again. 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. Select the desired...
...P34- Press ENTER and the Password Check display will appear. If the problem still cannot be changed. 35 No audio. - P7 - This player cannot play . - Insert a DVD, a VIDEO-CD or a CD. 5.1 channel sound is - 5.1 channel sound is not available at the moment. 29 Disc Menu doesn't ... change your audio system is connected and working properly. Reinstall batteries and try remote again. 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. Select the desired...