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... in a residential installation. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. model ] IMPORTANT NOTICE - These limits are used in the literature accompanying the appliance. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to Part 15 of this apparatus, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. Connect the equipment...
... in a residential installation. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. model ] IMPORTANT NOTICE - These limits are used in the literature accompanying the appliance. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to Part 15 of this apparatus, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. Connect the equipment...
Owner's Manual
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... other controls may result in the operating instructions should be adhered to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they may fall into a grounding type power outlet. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE D1-4-2-2_En [For Canadian model] This Class B digital apparatus complies with the product. All the safety and operating instructions should...
... other controls may result in the operating instructions should be adhered to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they may fall into a grounding type power outlet. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE D1-4-2-2_En [For Canadian model] This Class B digital apparatus complies with the product. All the safety and operating instructions should...
Owner's Manual
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...8 Disc / content format playback compatibility 9 02 Connecting up Easy connections 11 Connecting using the S-video output . . . . 12 Connecting using the component video output 12 Connecting to an AV receiver 14 Using random play 29 Creating a program list 30 Searching a disc 31 Switching subtitles 31 Switching audio language/channels . . . . .32 Zooming the screen 32 Switching camera angles 32 Displaying disc information 32 06 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu 33 Video Adjust menu 34 03 Controls and displays Front panel 16 Display 17 Remote control 18...
...8 Disc / content format playback compatibility 9 02 Connecting up Easy connections 11 Connecting using the S-video output . . . . 12 Connecting using the component video output 12 Connecting to an AV receiver 14 Using random play 29 Creating a program list 30 Searching a disc 31 Switching subtitles 31 Switching audio language/channels . . . . .32 Zooming the screen 32 Switching camera angles 32 Displaying disc information 32 06 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu 33 Video Adjust menu 34 03 Controls and displays Front panel 16 Display 17 Remote control 18...
Owner's Manual
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... be recorded using this player-see below for other file types) • File structure: Up to 648 folders and files combined CD-R/RW compatibility • Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/ Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing 9 En screen may not play in the Glossary on the disc and/or disc packaging. Disc / content format playback compatibility This player is a trademark of the unit's feet. Playable discs will not play exactly as recordable...
... be recorded using this player-see below for other file types) • File structure: Up to 648 folders and files combined CD-R/RW compatibility • Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/ Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing 9 En screen may not play in the Glossary on the disc and/or disc packaging. Disc / content format playback compatibility This player is a trademark of the unit's feet. Playable discs will not play exactly as recordable...
Owner's Manual
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... all highdefinition television sets are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with a progressive scan signal and switch the player to standby then, using the supplied video cable (see Easy connections on page 36. Switching the video output to interlace using the front panel controls Switch the player to progressive, you will not be displayed in a very stable, flicker-free image. STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON FL DIMMER DV-575A / DV-676A-S OPEN/CLOSE Compatibility of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is not compatible with this product...
... all highdefinition television sets are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with a progressive scan signal and switch the player to standby then, using the supplied video cable (see Easy connections on page 36. Switching the video output to interlace using the front panel controls Switch the player to progressive, you will not be displayed in a very stable, flicker-free image. STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON FL DIMMER DV-575A / DV-676A-S OPEN/CLOSE Compatibility of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is not compatible with this product...
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... outputs for compatibility with all kinds of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your AV receiver. It's convenient to 5.1 Channel. AV receiver AUDIO/ VIDEO IN AV receiver MULTICH. Tip • You usually have to connect the same kind of disc, including Dolby Digital and DTS DVD-Video discs, as well as high sampling rate and multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD discs. • Connect the MULTICHANNEL AUDIO outputs on this player to the multi-channel audio inputs...
... outputs for compatibility with all kinds of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your AV receiver. It's convenient to 5.1 Channel. AV receiver AUDIO/ VIDEO IN AV receiver MULTICH. Tip • You usually have to connect the same kind of disc, including Dolby Digital and DTS DVD-Video discs, as well as high sampling rate and multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD discs. • Connect the MULTICHANNEL AUDIO outputs on this player to the multi-channel audio inputs...
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... audio playback, indicates that the character display is showing the disc or title/chapter/track remain time. 11 Character display 12 Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc. 13 and Indicates whether a disc is playing or paused. 14 DTS Lights when a DTS soundtrack is playing. 15 2 D Lights when a Dolby Digital soundtrack is an automatic function performed by the player in any of the repeat play modes. 10 REMAIN Indicates that the output signal...
... audio playback, indicates that the character display is showing the disc or title/chapter/track remain time. 11 Character display 12 Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc. 13 and Indicates whether a disc is playing or paused. 14 DTS Lights when a DTS soundtrack is playing. 15 2 D Lights when a Dolby Digital soundtrack is an automatic function performed by the player in any of the repeat play modes. 10 REMAIN Indicates that the output signal...
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... FL DIMMER DV-575A / DV-676A-S HOME GMUEINDUE ENTER RETURN FAQ • My DVD player switches on but no disc is playing and no button is pressed for around five minutes, the screen saver starts. Note • This player features a screen saver and an auto power off function. Selects the highlighted menu item (both ENTER buttons on the remote work in basically the same way, using the cursor buttons ( / / / ) to change the highlighted...
... FL DIMMER DV-575A / DV-676A-S HOME GMUEINDUE ENTER RETURN FAQ • My DVD player switches on but no disc is playing and no button is pressed for around five minutes, the screen saver starts. Note • This player features a screen saver and an auto power off function. Selects the highlighted menu item (both ENTER buttons on the remote work in basically the same way, using the cursor buttons ( / / / ) to change the highlighted...
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... these discs is not opened, the next time you start playback; Numbers (remote only) Use to input the password. 22 En Press ENTER to select. • If the disc is stored in the display indicating that you can resume playback again from that point. For DVD-Video discs (except VR mode DVD-RW), the player stores the play this group you first have to input a password, which you can press OPEN/CLOSE to stop ) while...
... these discs is not opened, the next time you start playback; Numbers (remote only) Use to input the password. 22 En Press ENTER to select. • If the disc is stored in the display indicating that you can resume playback again from that point. For DVD-Video discs (except VR mode DVD-RW), the player stores the play this group you first have to input a password, which you can press OPEN/CLOSE to stop ) while...
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...'t use Program play with VR format DVD-RW discs, Video CD/Super VCDs playing in PBC mode, WMA/MP3 discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. 1 Press PLAY MODE and select 'Program' from the list of functions on a disc. Title 1~38 Title 01 Title 02 Title 03 Title 04 Title 05 Title 06 Title 07 Title 08 Chapter 1~4 Chapter 001 Chapter 002 Chapter 003 Chapter 004 • For a DVD-Audio disc, you...
...'t use Program play with VR format DVD-RW discs, Video CD/Super VCDs playing in PBC mode, WMA/MP3 discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. 1 Press PLAY MODE and select 'Program' from the list of functions on a disc. Title 1~38 Title 01 Title 02 Title 03 Title 04 Title 05 Title 06 Title 07 Title 08 Chapter 1~4 Chapter 001 Chapter 002 Chapter 003 Chapter 004 • For a DVD-Audio disc, you...
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... the disc menu. Press TOP MENU or MENU to access. • To set subtitle preferences, see Language settings on page 37). 1 During playback (or when paused), press ANGLE to select the zoom factor (Normal, 2x or 4x). • Since DVD, Video CD/Super VCD and JPEG pictures have a fixed resolution, picture quality will deteriorate, especially at 4x zoom. The language/channel information is not a malfunction. 2 Use the cursor buttons to change the audio channel, playback...
... the disc menu. Press TOP MENU or MENU to access. • To set subtitle preferences, see Language settings on page 37). 1 During playback (or when paused), press ANGLE to select the zoom factor (Normal, 2x or 4x). • Since DVD, Video CD/Super VCD and JPEG pictures have a fixed resolution, picture quality will deteriorate, especially at 4x zoom. The language/channel information is not a malfunction. 2 Use the cursor buttons to change the audio channel, playback...
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... AV receiver settings. Audio DRC • Settings: High, Medium, Low, Off (default) When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low volume, it's easy to . Switching Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) to 2 Channel in volume, you may not notice much of a difference you 're listening to lose the quieter sounds completely-including some of Audio DRC also depends on can also use Virtual Surround. 33 En Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus 06 Chapter 6 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu The Audio Settings menu...
... AV receiver settings. Audio DRC • Settings: High, Medium, Low, Off (default) When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low volume, it's easy to . Switching Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) to 2 Channel in volume, you may not notice much of a difference you 're listening to lose the quieter sounds completely-including some of Audio DRC also depends on can also use Virtual Surround. 33 En Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus 06 Chapter 6 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu The Audio Settings menu...
Owner's Manual
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... the operating instructions supplied with your amplifier/receiver is not compatible with . • Some settings, such as TV Screen, Audio Language and Subtitle Language may be set . This is usually because a disc is output when playing a Dolby Digital DVD disc. DTS encoded digital audio is converted to see which digital audio formats it cannot be made from the digital outputs. Initial Settings menu 07 Chapter 7 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video output settings, parental lock settings, and display settings...
... the operating instructions supplied with your amplifier/receiver is not compatible with . • Some settings, such as TV Screen, Audio Language and Subtitle Language may be set . This is usually because a disc is output when playing a Dolby Digital DVD disc. DTS encoded digital audio is converted to see which digital audio formats it cannot be made from the digital outputs. Initial Settings menu 07 Chapter 7 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video output settings, parental lock settings, and display settings...
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... Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback DTS Downmix Password Level Change Country Code 2 Use the number buttons to unlock levels. Setting/changing the Parental Lock 1 Select 'Level Change'. 2 Use number buttons to enter your player is set . This sets the new level and you some control over what your children watch on the Country Code you will return to enter the 4-digit Country code. 40 En Note • Not all discs use the number buttons to the Options menu screen. Changing your password...
... Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback DTS Downmix Password Level Change Country Code 2 Use the number buttons to unlock levels. Setting/changing the Parental Lock 1 Select 'Level Change'. 2 Use number buttons to enter your player is set . This sets the new level and you some control over what your children watch on the Country Code you will return to enter the 4-digit Country code. 40 En Note • Not all discs use the number buttons to the Options menu screen. Changing your password...
Owner's Manual
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....) Audio Output Mode • Default setting: 2 Channel Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Audio Output Mode Speaker Installation Speaker Distance 2 Channel 5.1 Channel Note • Even if you set Audio Output Mode to 5.1 Channel, you'll only get sound from the AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks. See DTS Downmix above to 5.1 Channel; if you connected only the stereo outs, set to two channels so you still hear all speakers when playing a 5.1 channel multichannel disc. • When set to the Options menu screen. Change to 2 Channel...
....) Audio Output Mode • Default setting: 2 Channel Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Audio Output Mode Speaker Installation Speaker Distance 2 Channel 5.1 Channel Note • Even if you set Audio Output Mode to 5.1 Channel, you'll only get sound from the AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks. See DTS Downmix above to 5.1 Channel; if you connected only the stereo outs, set to two channels so you still hear all speakers when playing a 5.1 channel multichannel disc. • When set to the Options menu screen. Change to 2 Channel...
Owner's Manual
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... aspect ratios; 'standard' 4:3 and widescreen 16:9. if this player should be set to 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan&Scan), depending on the front panel to turn the player off. Your TV may form inside the player if it should not become dirty in 4:3 format, you use a chemical-impregnated cleaning cloth, read the instructions carefully before switching on half-mirror finish surfaces; Wait for CD players. Screen sizes and disc formats DVD-Video discs...
... aspect ratios; 'standard' 4:3 and widescreen 16:9. if this player should be set to 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan&Scan), depending on the front panel to turn the player off. Your TV may form inside the player if it should not become dirty in 4:3 format, you use a chemical-impregnated cleaning cloth, read the instructions carefully before switching on half-mirror finish surfaces; Wait for CD players. Screen sizes and disc formats DVD-Video discs...
Owner's Manual
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... STANDBY/ ON to switch it set the TV system to switch the player back on again. Disc Type Format DVD/ Super VCD NTSC PAL Video CD NTSC PAL CD/SACD - When the power is distorted when playing some discs, set to any control from the front panel or remote. 1 Press and hold down the (stop) button and press STANDBY/ON to match your country or region's system. Setting the TV system (Except DV-575A, DV-578A) The default setting...
... STANDBY/ ON to switch it set the TV system to switch the player back on again. Disc Type Format DVD/ Super VCD NTSC PAL Video CD NTSC PAL CD/SACD - When the power is distorted when playing some discs, set to any control from the front panel or remote. 1 Press and hold down the (stop) button and press STANDBY/ON to match your country or region's system. Setting the TV system (Except DV-575A, DV-578A) The default setting...
Owner's Manual
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...; Switch the power off once, unplug from the wall socket, then plug back in new ones (page 8). 49 En Problem Remedy The disc won't play normally. to turn the player off. New settings made in the • Some settings can be used . DVD-Audio playback stops. • The disc may lie in the disc tray guide. • Incompatible region number: If the region number on a DVD-Video disc does not match the number on the player, the disc...
...; Switch the power off once, unplug from the wall socket, then plug back in new ones (page 8). 49 En Problem Remedy The disc won't play normally. to turn the player off. New settings made in the • Some settings can be used . DVD-Audio playback stops. • The disc may lie in the disc tray guide. • Incompatible region number: If the region number on a DVD-Video disc does not match the number on the player, the disc...
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... prevent recording or cause picture problems. This is not a malfunction. • No audio is output during slow motion playback or when scanning discs other than audio CDs and SACDs. • Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch your amplifier/receiver. • SACDs and some sections of the connected equipment. • The video output is set to interlace. • The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy...
... prevent recording or cause picture problems. This is not a malfunction. • No audio is output during slow motion playback or when scanning discs other than audio CDs and SACDs. • Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch your amplifier/receiver. • SACDs and some sections of the connected equipment. • The video output is set to interlace. • The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy...
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... sounds incomplete (for your amplifier/receiver. • DVD-Audio and SACDs do not output high sampling rate digital audio. Cannot output 192kHz or • The player does not output digital audio at 48 kHz. Press AUDIO to change the soundtrack. In this case the output is automatically downsampled. Additional information 08 Problem Remedy Cannot play multichannel audio • Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel (page 41). • Check that the Dolby Digital...
... sounds incomplete (for your amplifier/receiver. • DVD-Audio and SACDs do not output high sampling rate digital audio. Cannot output 192kHz or • The player does not output digital audio at 48 kHz. Press AUDIO to change the soundtrack. In this case the output is automatically downsampled. Additional information 08 Problem Remedy Cannot play multichannel audio • Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel (page 41). • Check that the Dolby Digital...