DVD PLAYER MODEL To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week,24 hours a day HITACHI 800 HITACHI DV-P315U INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-800-448-2244 Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance.
Precautions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. CAUTION: DVD PLAYERS USE AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 3 Precautions WARNING CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this DVD player to rain or moisture. THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Notes: ・ This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 120V, 60Hz.
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your DVD player/CD recorder safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a DVD player/CD recorder and accessory equipment.
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 5 1 CAUTION: Power Sources - This DVD player/CD recorder should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. 2 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 6 Before You Start Accessories Batteries for Remote Control (AA Size) Remote Control Install Batteries in the Remote 1 Open the battery cover on the back of the remote. 2 Insert two AA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. 3 Replace the battery cover. Video/Audio Cable If remote doesn't operate properly: ・ Check the polarity + - of the batteries (Dry-Cell) ・ Check if the batteries are drained.
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 7 Table of Contents Using the Disc Navigation Function ....... 31 Selecting the Audio Language .............. 33 Selecting the Subtitle Language ........... 34 Changing the Camera Angle ................. 35 Using the Bookmark Function ............... 36 Using the Zoom and Surround Functions ....37 Using the Setup Menu ......................... 38 Setting Up the Language Features ........39 Setting Up the Parental Control ............
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DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 9 Try to Play Disc Immediately To Play Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. SETUP 1 2 Press the POWER button. POWER/STANDBY or or ・ The TRAY will come out. 3 Place a disc. ・ Place the disc along the guides with the label side up. 4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. or ・ Playback will begin. To terminate 1 Press the STOP button. or ・ The playback will terminate. 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. or ・ The TRAY will come out. 3 4 Take out the disc.
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 10 Identifying Menu Screens Set a disc (DVD, VCD or CD), and press the STOP button to set the player to the stop mode. Then press the SETUP button on remote control.
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DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 12 General Features Disc Navigation You can view the first picture of each title chapter(DVD) or track(VCD). Excellent Sound The Dolby Digital system developed by Dolby Labs provides crystal clear sound reproduction. Screen Video with MPEG-2 compression technology. Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can be viewed. Slow Motion An important scene can be viewed in slow motion. Program Playback You can program Chapter/Track to play in desired order.
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 13 Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: Recording Disc Size Types DVD 12 cm Audio + Video 8 cm VIDEO-CD 12 cm Audio + Video AUDIO-CD Max. Playing Time Characteristics Single-sided ・ DVD contains excellent 242 min. sound and video due to Double-sided Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 484 min. system. Single-sided ・ Various screen and audio functions can be easily 75 min.
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 14 Description-Front Panel POWER/STANDBY Front Panel Controls POWER/STANDBY ・ When the unit is first plugged in, the indicator lights. When POWER/STANDBY pressed, the lamp goes out and the player is turned on. is DISC TRAY ・ Press OPEN/CLOSE to open and close the disc tray. DISPLAY ・ Operation indicators are displayed here. OPEN/CLOSE ・ Press to open and close the disc tray. (PLAY/PAUSE) ・ Begin or pause disc play. (STOP) ・ Stops disc play.
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 15 Front Panel Display SETUP Front Panel Display You can now select different viewing points of the scene recorded by different cameras (Multi Angle). Disc type indicators Reverse playback / Pause / Forward playback Lights when 3D sound is turned on. DVD : Title number DVD : Chapter number.
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 16 Tour of the Remote Control How to handle the remote control ・Operate the remote control within the following area, in a straight line from the signal detecting eye of the player and an angle of 30º. 30 30 30 30 Approx. 7m(Approx.
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 17 Tour of the Remote Control DVD Function Buttons SETUP DVD POWER Button ・ Turns the player on and off. A-B REPEAT Button ・ Marks a segment to repeat between A and B. REPEAT Button ・ Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter, track, or disc. MODE Button ・ Allows you to program a specific order. RETURN Button ・ Returns to a previous menu. ANGLE Button ・ Accesses various camera angles on a disc. SUBTITLE Button ・ Accesses various subtitles on a disc.
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 18 Tour of the Remote Control Buttons on remote control work in different ways for DVD, VCD and CD: Refer to the following table for correct use. DVD VCD CD DVD POWER Button ・Turns the player on and off (P.9). ・Turns the player on and off (P.9). ・Turns the player on and off (P.9). A-B REPEAT Button ・Marks a segment to repeat between A and B (P.29). ・Marks a segment to repeat between A and B (P.29). ・Marks a segment to repeat between A and B (P.29).
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 19 Tour of the Remote Control SEARCH Buttons VCD ・Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc (X4/X8) (P.25). ・Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc (P.25). (X2/X4/X8) ・To activate the 3D sound (P.37). ・To activate the 3D sound (P.37). ・To activate the 3D sound (P.37). ・To rapidly return to a location of disc (P.36). ・To rapidly return to a location of disc (P.36). (Menu off mode) ・To open or close the disc tray (P.9).
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 20 Description-Rear Panel DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL MIXED AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COAXIAL Pr R Y VIDEO OUT SELECT L Pb Y,Pb,Pr Rear Panel DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK ・ Use either an optical or coaxial digital cable to connect to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver. Use to connect to an A/V Amplifier that contains a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder.
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 21 Choosing a Connection The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components. Before Connection the DVD Player ・ Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. ・ Refer to owner's manual of the additional components you are connecting for more information for those particular components.
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 22 Choosing a Connection Connection to a TV TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 23 Playing a Disc Before Playback SELECT MENU LANGUAGE Press Touche Drucken Pulse Premere Toets RETURN 1 2 3 4 5 6 for English pour Français fur Deutsch para Español per Italiano voor Nederlands ENTER ・ Turn on a TV and press the TV/VIDEO button to select video mode. ・ Turn on your Audio System to select AUX, CD or DVD. ・ Refer to your AUDIO User's Manual.
DV-P315U-E-P2-24 01.4.10 10:54 AM ページ 24 Playing a Disc Several options are available during DVD playback. 1 2 3 4 5 Stopping Playback Press the STOP button in playback. Removing Disc Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Pausing Playback Press the PLAY/PAUSE or STEP button on the remote during playback. - Screen stops, no sound. - To resume again, press PLAY/PAUSE button once again. Step Motion Playback (Except CD) Press the STEP button on the remote during playback.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 25 Using the Search and Skip Functions During playback, you can search quickly through a Chapter or Track or use the skip function to jump to the next selection. Searching through a Chapter or Track 1 Press the FWD SEARCH button or REV SEARCH button on the remote during PLAY mode. Skipping Tracks 2 NOTE ・ While in search (2X/4X/8X/16X/32X/128X) on DVD or high-speed playback on VCD, no sound will be heard. Press the NEXT SKIP or SKIP button during playback.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 26 Using Menu Screen on Disc for Playback ON some DVD and VCD discs the Menu screen may be recorded. You can use the Menu screen to select the item you want to play. When Playing a DVD 1 • item 1 • item 2 • item 3 Press the MENU button. - The Menu screen will appear. - With some discs, the Menu screen will automatically appear. - The Menu screen varies depending on the discs. 2 Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button to select the desired item.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 27 Using Top Menu Screen on Disc to Play DVD With some DVDs, several Titles are recorded and the Top Menu is provided. Use the Top Menu screen to play such DVDs for convenience. 1 • item 1 • item 2 • item 3 Press the TOP MENU button. - The Top Menu screen will appear. - The Top Menu screen varies according to the disc. 2 Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button to select the desired item. - With some DVDs, you can use the number buttons to select the item.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 28 Using the Display Function If you want to obtain the information on the title, chapter, time, audio configuration and subtitles in DVD play, press the PLAY button.To get information on the track and time in VCD or CD play, also press DISPLAY. When Playing a DVD DVD T:01 ENG 5.1 CH C:04 ENG ON 0:06:54 64 NOTES ・ If playback of DVD second layer starts, a small dot (.) will appear before the letters DVD on the information screen.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 29 Repeat Playback Repeat the current Track, Chapter, Title, a chosen section (A-B) or all the disc (only VCD/CD). Using the REPEAT button DVD Off Chapter Title A-B VCD/CD Off Track Disc A-B 1 2 Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the LEFT/RIGHT button. 3 4 Press ENTER. To return to normal playback press REPEAT again, then press the LEFT/RIGHT button to select Off and press ENTER.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 30 Program Playback and Random Playback Programmed play allows you to specify the playback order of titles, chapters or tracks on a disc. This function is only possible when playback is stopped. Program Playback (DVD/VCD/CD) DVD PROGRAM 01 Chap. (T:01) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 RETURN CLEAR Program Order 01 -- -- --- -- -- --- -- -- -ENTER PLAY VCD/CD 1 2 Press the MODE button.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 31 Using the Disc Navigation Function By Disc Navigation you can view the first picture of each Chapter (DVD) or Track (VCD). Using the Disc Navigation Function (DVD) DISC NAVIGATION 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select Chapter/Track with the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button. 3 Press the ENTER button. - The first picture of each Chapter/Track will be displayed.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 32 Using the Disc Navigation Function You can directly access the desired music or video track without using the menu. Track View (VCD) ENTER DISC VIEW 1 Track View 2 Index View Displays the beginning view of each Track and the Track number. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button in the stop mode. 2 3 4 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button during playback. 5 Press the ENTER button.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 33 Selecting the Audio Language You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO Button ENG DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1CH STEREO 1 2 3 Press the AUDIO button. Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired language on a DVD. - The audio languages are represented by abbreviations. NOTE ・ Subtitle languages are displayed using abbreviations.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 34 Selecting the Subtitle Language You can select a desired Subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. Using the SUBTITLE button ENG Off ENG On 1 2 3 Press the SUBTITLE button. Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired Subtitle language. Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to determine whether or not the Subtitle will be displayed. - Initially, the subtitle will not appear on screen. - The Subtitle languages are represented by abbreviations.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 35 Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Using the ANGLE button Check to see if an 'ANGLE ( )' mark is present at the upper right hand corner of the screen. 4/4 1 2 (example) When an 'ANGLE' mark is shown, press the ANGLE button. Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired screen Angle. Then press the ENTER button. ・ The ANGLE mark will reappear at the top right corner of screen.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 36 Using the Bookmark Function The Bookmark function lets you select parts of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so that you can quickly find the section at a later time. Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) --- ENTER 1 During playback, press the BOOKMARK button on the remote. Then a marker will be displayed. 2 3 Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to move to the desired bookmark icon. 4 Press the BOOKMARK button to turn off the display.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 37 Using the Zoom and Surround Functions Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) 1 During playback or pause mode, press the ZOOM button on the remote. A pointer will be displayed on screen. 2 Use the UP/DOWN or LEFT/ RIGHT button to select the part of the screen you want to zoom. 3 Press the ENTER button. - During DVD playback, press ENTER to zoom in 2X/4X/normal. - During VCD playback, press ENTER to zoom in 2X/normal.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 38 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. SETUP MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Player Menu Disc Menu Audio Subtitle Parental Audio Options Display Options RETURN English English English Automatic Unlocked 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote in the stop mode.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 39 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 watch a movie. Using the Player Menu e.g Setting up in ENGLISH.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 40 Setting Up the Language Features e.g Setting up in ENGLISH. AUDIO LANGUAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands Original Others RETURN ENTER Using the Audio Language 1 2 3 4 Press the SETUP button when in stop mode. 5 Press the ENTER button. Press the Audio. UP/DOWN button to select Press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN button to select 'ENGLISH'.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 41 Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. PARENTAL CONTROL 1 Use Password No ENTER RETURN With no disc playing, press SETUP. Setup Menu screen appears. 1 The UP/DOWN to select Parental. Press ENTER. The Parental Control 2 Use screen appears.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 42 Setting Up the Audio Options AUDIO OPTIONS 1 Digital Output PCM 2 DTS Off 3 Dynamic Compression On RETURN 1 2 3 Press the SETUP button when in stop mode. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Audio Options.Then press the ENTER button. Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired item.Then press the LEFT/ RIGHT button. DIGITAL OUTPUT 1 PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) 48kHz/16bit audio. Select PCM when using 3D sound.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 43 Setting Up the Display Options DISPLAY OPTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 TV Aspect Still Mode Screen Messages Front Display Black Level RETURN 4:3 L-Box Auto On Auto Dim Off ENTER 1 Press the SETUP button in stop mode. the UP/DOWN button to select 2 Use Display Options. Then press the ENTER button. Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired item. Then press the ENTER button or LEFT/RIGHT button.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 44 Setting Up the Display Options STILL MODE 1 FIELD : Select this feature when the screen shakes in the AUTO mode. 2 FRAME : Select this feature when you want to see small letters more clearly in the AUTO mode. 3 AUTO : When selecting AUTO, FIELD/FRAME mode will be automatically converted. SCREEN MESSAGES Use this feature to turn the on-screen displays on or off that appear in screen. FRONT DISPLAY 1 BRIGHT : It makes the Front Panel Display bright.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 45 Troubleshooting Guide Before requesting service (troubleshooting) Action Problem No operations can be performed with remote. ・ Check the batteries in the remote. May need replacing. ・ Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet. ・ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several minutes to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall batteries and try remote again.
DV-P315U-E-P25-46 01.4.10 10:55 AM ページ 46 Specifications Power Requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz 15 W 2.7 kg W 430 mm x D 240 mm x H 79 mm +5℃ to +35℃ 10 % to 75 % Reading Speed : 3.49 m/sec. Approx. Play Time (Single Sided, Single Layer Disc) : 135 min. Reading Speed : 1.2 to 1.4 m/sec. Maximum Play Time : 74 min. Reading Speed : 1.2 to 1.4 m/sec. Maximum Play Time : 20 min. Reading Speed : 1.2 to 1.4 m/sec. Maximum Play Time : 74 min. (Video + Audio) 1 channel : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load) Y : 1.
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