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Operating Instructions

DVD/CD PLAYER

Model No. DVD-S42

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this

product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future

reference.

Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”.

Accessories/How to replace the fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Basic play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Displaying current playback condition (Quick OSD)/

Reviewing titles/programs to play (Advanced Disc Review) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Recalling recommended audio/video setting (AV Enhancer)/

Controlling louder portions of audio

(Night Sound Mode)

Enjoying heavy bass with the speakers

(H.Bass)/

Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround)/

Reproducing more natural audio (Multi Re-master) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Zoom/Changing subtitles/Changing soundtracks/

Angle select/Still picture rotation/Starting play from a selected group . . . . . . . . . 11

Changing play speed/Skipping 30 seconds forward/Quick replay/Repeat play

. . . . . . 12

Changing the play sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Program play/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Playing programs/playlists/Playing CD/Playing HighMAT

discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

About DivX VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Main menus/Other Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Glossary/Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

Region Number Example:

[Continental\Europe[

Continental Europe,

the Middle East and

South Africa

Asia 3

ALL

Table of contents

Getting started

STEP 1 Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

STEP 2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

STEP 3 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Operations

Reference

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of the

models for Continental Europe.

OperationsReference

Getting started

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Summary of content (24 pages)

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RQT8509-B_0113.fm Page 1 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:16 PM Table of contents STEP 1 Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 STEP 2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 STEP 3 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 DVD/CD PLAYER Model No. Operations DVD-S42 Basic play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RQT8509-B.fm Page 2 Thursday, January 5, 2006 1:39 PM . CAUTION! 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 COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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7:03 PM Accessories Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
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RQT8509-B.fm Page 4 Thursday, January 5, 2006 1:39 PM Discs that can be played Recorded discs (Y:Available, t:Not available) Commercial discs Disc Logo Indicated in these instructions by DVD-Video Discs that can be played [DVD-V] Video CD [VCD] Disc Remarks DVD-RAM High quality movie and music discs Music discs RQT8509 iR/iRW — iR DL — CD-R/RW§1 — ∫ Discs that cannot be played DVD-Audio, Version 1.
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4:18 PM Format Disc Extension Reference [WMA] CD-R/RW “.WMA” “.wma” ≥ Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps ≥ You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected. ≥ This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same content encoded at several different bit rates). “.MP3” “.mp3” ≥ Sampling frequency: DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW : 11.02, 12, 22.05, 24, 44.1 and 48 kHz CD-R/RW : 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.
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RQT8509-B_0113.fm Page 6 Friday, January 20, 2006 7:04 PM STEP 1 Connection to a television ≥ Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. ≥ Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly. ≥ Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥ Connect the terminals of the same colour.
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RQT8509-B_0113.fm Page 7 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:18 PM ∫ Connect the AC mains lead last ∫ Enjoying multi-channel surround sound Y L Amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoderamplifier combination \The\Middle[East[except\United\Arab[Emirates[ Use the AC mains lead that matches the socket for the area you live in. PB Coaxial cable \Saudi[Arabia[ PR R COAXIAL IN Please connect directlyy to TV.
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RQT8509-B_0113.fm Page 8 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:18 PM Basic play 1Power ON. 2Open the disc tray. Stop Remote control sensor 3Load the disc. ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. ≥ DVD-RAM:Remove discs from their cartridges before use. Pause 4Start play. Repeat play ≥ Select “Repeat” (➜ page 12, Repeat play) or “A-B Repeat” (➜ page 16, Play Menu).
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RQT8509-B.fm Page 9 Thursday, January 5, 2006 1:39 PM Convenient functions (Main unit) ENTER [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Displaying current playback condition (Quick OSD) Press [QUICK OSD]. Basics ------------> Details ^-------- Off ,-------b ≥ [VCD] forward direction only Frame-by-frame (during pause) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] ∫ Basics ENTER e.g.
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RQT8509-B.fm Page 10 Thursday, January 5, 2006 1:39 PM Convenient functions AV ENHANCER Recalling recommended audio/video setting (AV Enhancer) By pressing just one button the disc type is automatically determined and the best audio and video settings are configured. ADVANCED SURROUND Motion pictures with 2 or more channels Functions AV Enhancer On Press [AV ENHANCER] to select “On”. ≥ This may not work depending on the disc’s recording. Convenient functions Press [NIGHT SOUND] to select “On”.
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1:39 PM Zoom AUDIO Motion pictures Motion pictures This feature expands a letterbox picture to fit the screen. Press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”. (Just Fit Zoom) Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack. Functions a1.00 Just Fit Zoom [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] Auto --. 4:3 Standard --. European Vista --. 16:9 Standard : ; Cinemascope2 ,------ Cinemascope1 ,------- American Vista ≥ Depending on the disc, the preset aspect ratio may not be displayed. [MPEG4] [DivX] Standard --.
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RQT8509-B.fm Page 12 Thursday, January 5, 2006 1:39 PM Changing the play sequences Changing the play sequences Convenient functions PLAY SPEED Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play. Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 17). Changing play speed [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] During play, press [PLAY SPEED] to select “Fast”, “Normal” or “Slow”. Fine adjustments While the menu is displayed Press [2 1] to increase or decrease the playing speed from k0.6 to k1.4 in 0.1 units.
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RQT8509-B.fm Page 13 Thursday, January 5, 2006 1:39 PM Using navigation menus MENU Playing CD [CD] Titles appear with CD text playback. ≥Titles appear only if they have been entered. ≥You cannot edit playlists and titles. Playing the programs 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 3 Press [ENTER]. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. ≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page. ≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU].
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RQT8509-B_0113.fm Page 14 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:19 PM Using navigation menus TOP MENU MENU Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 17, Other Menu) in the following cases: -To play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function -To play [MP3], [JPEG], [MPEG4] or [DivX] on DVD-RAM that contain both [DVD-VR] and another format (e.g.
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RQT8509-B_0113.fm Page 15 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:19 PM About DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod.
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RQT8509-B.fm Page 16 Thursday, January 5, 2006 1:39 PM Using On-Screen Menus 1 2 Select FUNCTIONS Go to the next menu 3 Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 4 RETURN ENTER ENTER Return to the previous menu Press. Select the menu. Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
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4:20 PM 480p/576p (progressive) 480i/576i (interlace) § Video Output When you select “±±± p” (progressive) and a confirmation screen appears, select “Yes” only if connecting to a progressive Mode output compatible television. §The numbers displayed depend on the geographical location and disc being played. One of the above numbers is displayed. If you have chosen “±±±§p” (progressive) (➜ above), select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material.
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RQT8509-B.fm Page 18 Thursday, January 5, 2006 1:39 PM Changing the player settings 1 2 3 4 5 Select Select Select SETUP 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 0 10 SETUP ENTER ENTER ENTER Register Go right Shows Setup menu. Register Select the tab. Select the item. Make the settings. The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.
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Page 19 Thursday, January 5, 2006 1:39 PM PCM Digital Output Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect using COAXIAL terminal and select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output. Dolby Digital With COAXIAL connections (➜ page 7) DTS Digital Surround With COAXIAL connections (➜ page 7) MPEG§5 §6 With COAXIAL connections (➜ page 7) Dynamic Range Compression ∫ “Others” tab Up to 48 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 44.
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RQT8509-B.fm Page 20 Thursday, January 5, 2006 1:39 PM Glossary DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size. Film and video DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output.
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RQT8509-B.fm Page 22 Thursday, January 5, 2006 1:39 PM Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.) Power No power. ≥ Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household mains socket. (7) The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode.
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Auto zoom function does not work well. 1:39 PM ≥ Turn off TV’s zoom function. ≥ Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. (11) ≥ Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the type of disc. Progressive video There is ghosting when progressive output is on. Pictures not in progressive output. ≥ This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.
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RQT8509-B_0113.fm Page 24 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:21 PM Index AA-B Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Advanced Disc Review. . . . . . . . . . .9 Advanced Surround . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Angle select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 AV Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 CCD text playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 DDialogue Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . .13 DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .