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DVD PLAYER
XV-N412S
GNT0044-017A
[US/UB/UG/UX/UW/A]
Before operation
15
2
Preparations
4
Basic playback
8
Various kinds of playback
11
MP3/WMA disc playback
20
JPEG disc playback
22
Changing the initial settings
24
Additional information
29
INSTRUCTIONS
VIDEO
Region code of DVD VIDEO
DVD players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own Region Code
numbers. This player can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose
Region Code numbers include the player's Region Code, which is
indicated on the region code symbol on the rear panel.
Example of playable DVD VIDEO discs when the player's Region
Code is "2":
ALL
2
5
2
4
2
3
1
3
2
1
6
5
4
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
CAUTION
· Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or
cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out).
· Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on
the apparatus.
· When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these
batteries must be followed strictly.
· Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage,
locate the apparatus as follows:
Front:
No obstructions and open spacing.
Sides:
No obstructions in 3 cm from the sides.
Top:
No obstructions in 5 cm from the top.
Back:
No obstructions in 15 cm from the back.
Bottom:
No obstructions, place on the level surface.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED
INSIDE THE UNIT.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Caution ­­
STANDBY/ON button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely
(the STANDBY/ON lamp goes off).
The
STANDBY/ON button in any position does not
disconnect the mains line.
· When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY/ON lamp lights
red.
· When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY/ON lamp lights
green.
The power can be remote controlled.
Spacing 15 cm or more
Wall or
obstructions
Stand height
5 cm or more
Front
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Supplied accessories
Check that you have all the following accessories supplied to you.
If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
· Audio/video cable (Yellow/White/Red) (
× 1)
· Remote control unit (
× 1)
· R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) battery (
× 2)
· AC power plug adaptor (
× 1) (except for Australia and
Hongkong models)
About this manual
· The display window information and OSD (On Screen Display)
menu items are put in brackets [ ] in the operation procedures.
· Usable disc(s) for each operation/function is (are) referred to by
the icons;
Precautions
Notes on the power cord
· When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended
period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A small
amount of power (2.0 W) is always consumed while the power
cord is connected to the wall outlet.
· When unplugging the unit from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug, not the power cord.
· Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
Avoid moisture, water and dust
· Do not place the unit in moist or dusty places.
· If water gets inside the unit, turn off the power and remove the
plug from the wall outlet, then consult your dealer. Using the
unit in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.
Avoid high temperatures
· Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or place it near a
heating device.
Notes on installation
· Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too
cold between 5°C and 35°C.
· Leave sufficient distance between the player and the TV.
· Do not install the player in a place subject to vibrations.
· Do not put heavy objects on the player.
To prevent malfunction of the unit
· There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes
wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
· Do not insert any metallic objects, such as wires, hairpins,
coins, etc. into the player.
· Do not block the vents. Blocking the vents may damage the
player.
To clean the cabinet
· Use a soft cloth. Follow the relevant instructions on the use of
chemically-coated cloths.
· Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and
disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.
Table of contents
Supplied accessories................................................................1
About this manual .....................................................................1
Precautions ................................................................................1
Before operation................................................... 2
About discs ..............................................................................2
Names of parts and controls....................................................3
Preparations ......................................................... 4
Connections.............................................................................4
Using the remote control unit...................................................7
Basic playback ..................................................... 8
Turning the player on and off...................................................8
Initial setup ..............................................................................8
Starting playback .....................................................................9
Restarting playback after stopping (resuming playback) .......10
Various kinds of playback ................................. 11
Playback at various speeds ...................................................11
Locating the beginning of a scene or song ............................12
Playing from a specific position .............................................12
Changing the playback order.................................................13
Repeat playback ....................................................................15
Changing the language, sound and scene angle ..................15
Special picture and sound effects..........................................16
Menu bar functions ................................................................18
MP3/WMA disc playback ................................... 20
Operations .............................................................................20
JPEG disc playback ........................................... 22
About JPEG discs..................................................................22
Basic operations ....................................................................22
Viewing pictures continuously (slide show mode) .................23
Changing the initial settings ............................. 24
Selecting preferences ............................................................24
Limiting playback by children.................................................27
Additional information ....................................... 29
AV COMPU LINK remote control system ..............................29
Troubleshooting .....................................................................30
Specifications ........................................................................31
Appendix A: Digital output signal chart ..................................31
Appendix B: Country/Area code list for Parental Lock...........32
Appendix C: Table of languages and their abbreviations ......32
Appendix D: Glossary ............................................................33
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About discs
Playable disc types
Discs with the following marks can be played back on the player.
The DVD Logo is a trademark.
The player can also play back the following discs:
· DVD-R and DVD-RW discs written in the DVD VIDEO format
and finalized
· CD-R and CD-RW discs written in the SVCD, Video CD or
Audio CD format and finalized
· CD-R and CD-RW discs written in MP3 or WMA in accordance
with the "ISO 9660" format (See page 20 for details.)
· CD-R and CD-RW discs written in JPEG in accordance with the
"ISO 9660" format (See page 22 for details.)
NOTE
If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the disc
characteristics or recording conditions, it may take considerable
time for the unit to read the content, or the unit may not be able to
play back such discs.
The player can play back audio signals recorded in MIX-MODE
CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.
Color system format
This player is compatible with the PAL and NTSC systems. You
can select "PAL" or "NTSC" while using the PAL/NTSC selector
on the rear panel.
Unplayable discs
The player does not play back discs listed below. If you try to play
back these discs, noise may be generated, causing damage to
speakers.
· DVD-RW discs written in the VR format
· DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD,
SACD
In addition, the player does not play:
· Unfinalized discs.
· Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or paste on
either the label side or playback side. Playing back these discs
may damage the player.
Digital audio formats
The player supports the following digital audio formats (see page
33 "Glossary" for descriptions of each audio format):
Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems),
MPEG Multichannel
NOTE
Depending on the player's [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] setting,
digital audio signals may not be output as they are recorded on
the disc. See "DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" on page 26 for details.
Notes on discs
· With some DVD VIDEO discs, the player starts playback
automatically after inserting the disc.
· The image may be sometimes poor or noisy due to defects in
the disc itself.
· With some discs, operations described in this manual may not
be possible.
Care and handling of discs
If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, playback sound
and picture may be deteriorated. Take proper precautions when
handling discs.
Handling
· Do not touch the surface of the disc.
· Do not damage, stick paper to, or use any adhesive on either
the label side or playback side.
Storing discs
· Keep discs in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one
another without their protective cases, they can be damaged.
· Do not put discs in a location where they may be exposed to
direct sunlight, or where the humidity or temperature is high.
Avoid leaving discs in a car!
Cleaning discs
· Wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the center outwards. If a
disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with water.
· Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static
agents.
Notes on copyright
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from
DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3, WMA and JPEG
discs.
Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.
Before operation
DVD VIDEO
SVCD
Video CD
Audio CD
VIDEO
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Names of parts and controls
Front panel
1
STANDBY/ON button (8)
2 STANDBY/ON indicator (8)
3 Disc tray (9)
4
0 button (9)
5
4 button (11, 12, 22)
6
¢ button (11, 12, 22)
7
7 button (9, 10)
8
3 button (9, 10, 11)
9
8 button (9, 11)
0 Display window (see the illustration below)
- Remote sensor (7)
Display window
1 Progressive mode indicators
[P] turns on in the progressive scanning mode.
[DDP] turns on depending on the [PICTURE SOURCE]
preference setting and the source type of the current DVD
VIDEO disc (see page 5 for details).
2 Dolby Digital/DTS indicators
[Dolby D] turns on when playing back a Dolby Digital sound
source. [DTS] turns on when playing back a DTS-encoded
digital sound source.
3 Resume indicator
Turns on when playback is interrupted with the resume
function activated.
4 Group/title/track/chapter indicators
Show what is indicated by the multi-information display during
playback.
5 Repeat mode indicator
Turn on in the repeat playback mode and shows the currently
selected repeat mode.
6 Program/random indicators
Turn on in the program playback mode/random playback
mode respectively.
7
3 (play)/8 (pause) indicators
Turn on in the playback mode/pause mode respectively.
8 Multi-information window
Indicates various kinds of information by numbers and
alphabets, such as the player's current status ("READ,"
"OPEN," etc.) or currently played DVD's title and chapter
number.
Remote control unit
1 DISPLAY button (9)
2 OPEN/CLOSE button (9)
3 Numeric buttons
4 RETURN button (12)
5 TOP MENU button (12)
6 Cursor selection (
5 Up, Down) buttons
7 Cursor selection (
2 Left, 3 Right) buttons
8 SET UP button (9, 24)
9
4/PREVIOUS button (11, 12, 22, 23)
0
7/CLEAR button (9, 10, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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3/SELECT button (9, 10, 11, 14, 20, 21, 23)
=
1/SLOW­ button (11)
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button (11)
! 3D PHONIC button (17)
@ ANGLE button (16)
# SUBTITLE button (15)
$ Infrared signal window (7)
% STANDBY/ON
button (8)
^ CANCEL button (14)
& TITLE/GROUP button (13, 21, 23)
* MENU button (12, 22, 23)
( ENTER button
) ON SCREEN button (9, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21, 23)
_
¢/NEXT button (11, 12, 22, 23)
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8 button (9, 11, 20, 23)
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REPEAT button (15, 21, 23)
£ VFP - PROGRESSIVE SCAN button (5, 17)
¢ AUDIO button (16)
ZOOM button (16, 23)
DIMMER button
Press to change the brightness of the display window.
You can select the display window brightness from three levels
or off. If the brightness is set to off, nothing will be shown on
the display.
By pressing this button, the brightness of the blue illumination
around the disc tray also changes.
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