Instruction Manual
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... VCR, the picture and sound quality may result in performance - When the power-supply cord or plug is illegal without the permission of , or directly above a loudspeaker. • Install this unit for service. 19. Don't use a soft cloth dampened with a soft cloth. Liquid Hazards-The appliance should be sure the service technician has used to select Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. DV-SP404...
... VCR, the picture and sound quality may result in performance - When the power-supply cord or plug is illegal without the permission of , or directly above a loudspeaker. • Install this unit for service. 19. Don't use a soft cloth dampened with a soft cloth. Liquid Hazards-The appliance should be sure the service technician has used to select Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. DV-SP404...
Instruction Manual
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... remove the cover. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 4 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Precautions-Continued 8. A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air conditioned room to control how discs can occur in a humid place. • Do not use this model properly, read this unit when there's the possibility of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction...
... remove the cover. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 4 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Precautions-Continued 8. A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air conditioned room to control how discs can occur in a humid place. • Do not use this model properly, read this unit when there's the possibility of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction...
Instruction Manual
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... Parental Lock 46 Setting/changing the Country/Area code ...... 47 Country/Area code list 47 About DivX® VOD content 48 Displaying your DivX VOD registration code .. 48 Playing DivX® VOD content 48 Miscellaneous Information Additional information 49 Screen sizes and disc formats 49 Resetting the player 49 Setting the TV system (Not North American model) .. 49 Titles, chapters and tracks 50 DVD-Video regions 50 Selecting languages using the language code list .. 50 Language code list 51 Glossary 52 Troubleshooting 54 HDMI troubleshooting...
... Parental Lock 46 Setting/changing the Country/Area code ...... 47 Country/Area code list 47 About DivX® VOD content 48 Displaying your DivX VOD registration code .. 48 Playing DivX® VOD content 48 Miscellaneous Information Additional information 49 Screen sizes and disc formats 49 Resetting the player 49 Setting the TV system (Not North American model) .. 49 Titles, chapters and tracks 50 DVD-Video regions 50 Selecting languages using the language code list .. 50 Language code list 51 Glossary 52 Troubleshooting 54 HDMI troubleshooting...
Instruction Manual
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.../Video CD/Audio CD playback • CD-R, CD-RW (Video CD, audio CD, MP3/WMA*3/ JPEG/DivX Video*4) • DVD-R (DVD-Video) • DVD-RW (DVD-Video, VR format) Video • Advanced 54 MHz/10-bit video D/A converter • Progressive Scan Video (PAL/NTSC) • Component video output • HDMI*5 digital interface • Frame-by-frame playback • Slow motion playback • Fast forward and reverse • Repeat playback • Random playback • Supports 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio TVs • Multiple camera angle support • Parental Lock function • Screen...
.../Video CD/Audio CD playback • CD-R, CD-RW (Video CD, audio CD, MP3/WMA*3/ JPEG/DivX Video*4) • DVD-R (DVD-Video) • DVD-RW (DVD-Video, VR format) Video • Advanced 54 MHz/10-bit video D/A converter • Progressive Scan Video (PAL/NTSC) • Component video output • HDMI*5 digital interface • Frame-by-frame playback • Slow motion playback • Fast forward and reverse • Repeat playback • Random playback • Supports 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio TVs • Multiple camera angle support • Parental Lock function • Screen...
Instruction Manual
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...; The DV-SP404/DV-SP404E supports CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in Video CD format, audio CD format, or ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 format with your disc burning software for any of incorrect settings in the DVSP404/DV-SP404E because of the following discs. Doing so may damage the DVSP404/DV-SP404E and you may not work properly for additional compatibility information. screen may not be used for region information...
...; The DV-SP404/DV-SP404E supports CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in Video CD format, audio CD format, or ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 format with your disc burning software for any of incorrect settings in the DVSP404/DV-SP404E because of the following discs. Doing so may damage the DVSP404/DV-SP404E and you may not work properly for additional compatibility information. screen may not be used for region information...
Instruction Manual
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... any recordings made from DivX, Inc. This player can be used under license. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 9 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Introduction-Continued About WMA WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play DivX video files burned on CD-R/RW/ROM discs. DVD-Video discs are...
... any recordings made from DivX, Inc. This player can be used under license. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 9 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Introduction-Continued About WMA WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play DivX video files burned on CD-R/RW/ROM discs. DVD-Video discs are...
Instruction Manual
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... SVideo connection. • Use a component video cable (not supplied) to a component video input on page 44. The default setting is composite, which should give you can use the component video output instead of the higher quality settings. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 20 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Connecting the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E-Continued Connecting Your TV • Connect the DVD Player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as DVD videos are copy protected...
... SVideo connection. • Use a component video cable (not supplied) to a component video input on page 44. The default setting is composite, which should give you can use the component video output instead of the higher quality settings. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 20 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Connecting the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E-Continued Connecting Your TV • Connect the DVD Player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as DVD videos are copy protected...
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... Connecting the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E-Continued Using HDMI If you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal . HDMI connector HDMI-compatible display • The arrow on the component you have a HDMI equipped monitor or display, you can connect it to connect the HDMI OUT inter- However, the settings for correct alignment with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV components. Resetting the output resolution to the default setting with HDMI connection Switch the player to standby then, using the front panel controls, press STANDBY...
... Connecting the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E-Continued Using HDMI If you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal . HDMI connector HDMI-compatible display • The arrow on the component you have a HDMI equipped monitor or display, you can connect it to connect the HDMI OUT inter- However, the settings for correct alignment with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV components. Resetting the output resolution to the default setting with HDMI connection Switch the player to standby then, using the front panel controls, press STANDBY...
Instruction Manual
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...; North American and European models have to a set of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your AV receiver. Oceanian model has both units from a CD-R disc etc. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on this player to connect the same kind of analog audio and video inputs on your AV receiver. To reproduce Dolby Digital surround and DTS surround sound, you need to turn off the power and unplug both coaxial and...
...; North American and European models have to a set of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your AV receiver. Oceanian model has both units from a CD-R disc etc. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on this player to connect the same kind of analog audio and video inputs on your AV receiver. To reproduce Dolby Digital surround and DTS surround sound, you need to turn off the power and unplug both coaxial and...
Instruction Manual
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... in Remote controller the standby mode, press STANDBY/ ON on the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E, or ON STANDBY on the wall. The power cord supplied is plugged into the power outlet on the remote controller. RC-616DV SP404/DV-SP404E or ON on the DV- Be sure to set the volume to minimum before putting the DV-SP404/DV- STANDBY/ON ON ON STANDBY OPEN/ CLOSE PLAY MODE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TOP MENU CLEAR MENU RETURN ENTER SETUP AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM North American model: Connect the power cord into...
... in Remote controller the standby mode, press STANDBY/ ON on the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E, or ON STANDBY on the wall. The power cord supplied is plugged into the power outlet on the remote controller. RC-616DV SP404/DV-SP404E or ON on the DV- Be sure to set the volume to minimum before putting the DV-SP404/DV- STANDBY/ON ON ON STANDBY OPEN/ CLOSE PLAY MODE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TOP MENU CLEAR MENU RETURN ENTER SETUP AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM North American model: Connect the power cord into...
Instruction Manual
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... movie formats are such that even when played on a widescreen TV, black bars are there black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. See Supported Discs on page 8 for more on disc compatibility. • I have 4:3 (Pan & Scan) selected, those discs will still be that the disc is OK, it may need to refer to the instruction manual of the component to change the HDMI resolution. 29 The region number should...
... movie formats are such that even when played on a widescreen TV, black bars are there black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. See Supported Discs on page 8 for more on disc compatibility. • I have 4:3 (Pan & Scan) selected, those discs will still be that the disc is OK, it may need to refer to the instruction manual of the component to change the HDMI resolution. 29 The region number should...
Instruction Manual
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...; Use the following controls during program play: Button What it and press CLEAR. 5 To play the program list, press (play - ON STANDBY OPEN/ CLOSE PLAY MODE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TOP MENU CLEAR MENU RETURN ENTER SETUP AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM PLAY MODE / // ENTER RC-616DV 1 PLAY MODE Press PLAY MODE and select "Program" from the list of functions on a disc. Skip to appear and entering a title/chapter/ track number. • To delete a step, highlight it does Save the program list and exit the proPLAY MODE gram edit screen...
...; Use the following controls during program play: Button What it and press CLEAR. 5 To play the program list, press (play - ON STANDBY OPEN/ CLOSE PLAY MODE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TOP MENU CLEAR MENU RETURN ENTER SETUP AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM PLAY MODE / // ENTER RC-616DV 1 PLAY MODE Press PLAY MODE and select "Program" from the list of functions on a disc. Skip to appear and entering a title/chapter/ track number. • To delete a step, highlight it does Save the program list and exit the proPLAY MODE gram edit screen...
Instruction Manual
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... VR format DVD-RW disc recorded with dialog in one or more on DivX subtitle. AUDIO ON STANDBY OPEN/ CLOSE PLAY MODE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TOP MENU CLEAR MENU RETURN ENTER SETUP AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM 1 SUBTITLE Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Current / Total Subtitle 1/2 English Notes: • Some discs only allow you which subtitle languages are available. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 38 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Playing discs-Continued Switching subtitles Some DVD or DivX Video discs have subtitles...
... VR format DVD-RW disc recorded with dialog in one or more on DivX subtitle. AUDIO ON STANDBY OPEN/ CLOSE PLAY MODE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TOP MENU CLEAR MENU RETURN ENTER SETUP AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM 1 SUBTITLE Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Current / Total Subtitle 1/2 English Notes: • Some discs only allow you which subtitle languages are available. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 38 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Playing discs-Continued Switching subtitles Some DVD or DivX Video discs have subtitles...
Instruction Manual
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... screen disappears, press ZOOM again to display it. 1 ANGLE During playback, press ANGLE to select the zoom factor (Normal, 2x or 4x). • Since DVD, DivX Video title, Video CD and JPEG pictures have a fixed resolution, picture quality will deteriorate, especially at the top of 2 or 4, while watching a DVD, DivX Video title or Video CD, or playing a JPEG disc. MODE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TOP MENU CLEAR MENU / // RETURN ENTER SETUP AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM ZOOM Switching...
... screen disappears, press ZOOM again to display it. 1 ANGLE During playback, press ANGLE to select the zoom factor (Normal, 2x or 4x). • Since DVD, DivX Video title, Video CD and JPEG pictures have a fixed resolution, picture quality will deteriorate, especially at the top of 2 or 4, while watching a DVD, DivX Video title or Video CD, or playing a JPEG disc. MODE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TOP MENU CLEAR MENU / // RETURN ENTER SETUP AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ZOOM ZOOM Switching...
Instruction Manual
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... DVD disc. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 42 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video output settings, parental lock settings, and display settings, among others. Notes: • In the table on the following pages. Stop the disc, then change the setting. • The Digital Audio Out, Component Out and AV Connector Out settings cannot be set if you have connected the digital output of this player to set. ON STANDBY OPEN/ CLOSE PLAY MODE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TOP MENU...
... DVD disc. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 42 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video output settings, parental lock settings, and display settings, among others. Notes: • In the table on the following pages. Stop the disc, then change the setting. • The Digital Audio Out, Component Out and AV Connector Out settings cannot be set if you have connected the digital output of this player to set. ON STANDBY OPEN/ CLOSE PLAY MODE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TOP MENU...
Instruction Manual
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DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 49 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats DVD-Video discs come in different aspect ratios; All the player's settings are generally 4:3, to "AUTO". If you should be set to Cinema- Resetting the player Use this procedure to reset all the player's settings to the factory default. 1 Switch the player into standby. 2 Using the front panel buttons, hold down the button and press STANDBY/ON to "4:3 (Letter Box)", widescreen discs are shown with...
DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 49 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats DVD-Video discs come in different aspect ratios; All the player's settings are generally 4:3, to "AUTO". If you should be set to Cinema- Resetting the player Use this procedure to reset all the player's settings to the factory default. 1 Switch the player into standby. 2 Using the front panel buttons, hold down the button and press STANDBY/ON to "4:3 (Letter Box)", widescreen discs are shown with...
Instruction Manual
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... 's incompatible. Turn off the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E, wait five seconds, then try turning it , then try turning it on again. Remove the disc and clean it (page 10). The video cable is noisy? Brightness is unstable or the picture is not connected properly. The disc tray won't close properly? The disc uses parental lock and the Parental Lock function is connected. The disc is loaded. playback, or random playback. If that fails, disconnect the power cord from...
... 's incompatible. Turn off the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E, wait five seconds, then try turning it , then try turning it on again. Remove the disc and clean it (page 10). The video cable is noisy? Brightness is unstable or the picture is not connected properly. The disc tray won't close properly? The disc uses parental lock and the Parental Lock function is connected. The disc is loaded. playback, or random playback. If that fails, disconnect the power cord from...
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... audio cable is loaded but the DV-SP404/DVSP404E displays "NO DISC"? Check the audio cable and correct as necessary (page 43). as necessary. The loaded audio CD uses copy control. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 55 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Troubleshooting-Continued DVD Player No sound? The first track doesn't play ? The 96 kHz PCM Out setting is set to "96 kHz." The Digital Out setting is set to which the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E is turned down. Change...
... audio cable is loaded but the DV-SP404/DVSP404E displays "NO DISC"? Check the audio cable and correct as necessary (page 43). as necessary. The loaded audio CD uses copy control. DV-SP404.404E_En.book Page 55 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:50 PM Troubleshooting-Continued DVD Player No sound? The first track doesn't play ? The 96 kHz PCM Out setting is set to "96 kHz." The Digital Out setting is set to which the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E is turned down. Change...
Instruction Manual
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... extension are supported. Progressive JPEG files are not recognized. You're not pointing the remote controller at the DV-SP404/DVSP404E's remote sensor (page 11). Remote Controller 56 Can't play MP3/WMA/ JPEG discs? The disc is mat. Use the correct filename extension (page 8). Install new batteries (page 11). Replace with Make sure that the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E is interfering with new batteries (page 11). The remote controller has a range...
... extension are supported. Progressive JPEG files are not recognized. You're not pointing the remote controller at the DV-SP404/DVSP404E's remote sensor (page 11). Remote Controller 56 Can't play MP3/WMA/ JPEG discs? The disc is mat. Use the correct filename extension (page 8). Install new batteries (page 11). Replace with Make sure that the DV-SP404/DV-SP404E is interfering with new batteries (page 11). The remote controller has a range...
Instruction Manual
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... carry out repair work with this player. You may need to refer to the instruction manual of the component to do this. → Check that the HDMI cable is connected properly and that the cable isn't damaged. • Check that components connected using the HDMI interface are switched on and HDMI compatible. • Make sure that you've selected this player as the HDMI input in the settings for the component you have connected using HDMI. dia Interface...
... carry out repair work with this player. You may need to refer to the instruction manual of the component to do this. → Check that the HDMI cable is connected properly and that the cable isn't damaged. • Check that components connected using the HDMI interface are switched on and HDMI compatible. • Make sure that you've selected this player as the HDMI input in the settings for the component you have connected using HDMI. dia Interface...