DVD AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYER Operating Instructions DVD-RA61 Model No. Region number supported by this player Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold. For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe ≥The region number of this player is “2”. ≥The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Example: 2 ALL 1 2 4 AUDIO/ VIDEO For Asia ≥The region number of this player is “3”.
Dear customer Getting started Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. CAUTION! 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.
Caution for AC Mains Lead Table of contents (For United Kingdom) Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting TV screen type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control reference guide . . . . . . . . .
Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. ∏ Batteries . . . . . . . 2 ∏ AC mains lead . . . 1 for remote control [For\the\United\Kingdom] (RJA0053-2X) Getting started ∏ Remote control . . . . . . . . . 1 (N2QAJB000018) ∏ Audio/video cable . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (VJA0788-D) [For\Australia\and\N.Z.] (RJA0035-1X) [For\others] (RJA0019-2X) Note The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only.
The remote control R6, AA, UM-3 1 2 Do not; ≥mix old and new batteries. ≥use different types at the same time. ≥heat or expose to flame. ≥take apart or short circuit. ≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. Getting started Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.
Control reference guide Page TOP ME U GROUP ENTER MARKER RETURN PAGE SUBTITLE AUDIO SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CANCEL 8 9 0 > 10 = 9 : ; < = > 1K @ EN Getting started ? DISPLAY NU M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO HP-V.S.S. SP-V.S.S. ONLY SETUP ANGLE REPEAT A-B PLAY MODE REPEAT MODE A B C D E F G H I J L
Basic play OPEN/CLOSE EN U TOP ME M TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1/ ENTER < DISPLAY NU GROUP ENTER RETURN AUDIO SKIP MENU MARKER PAGE SUBTITLE 2 RETURN SLOW/SEARCH ∫ Auto standby :, 9 STOP PAUSE PLAY 1 ; ∫ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CANCEL 8 9 0 > 10 = AUDIO HP-V.S.S. SP-V.S.S. ONLY 4 Numbered buttons ANGLE REPEAT A-B PLAY SETUP MODE REPEAT MODE The unit switches to the standby mode after about 30 minutes in the stop mode.
Basic play root Files in this example are played in order from 004.mp3 to 013.mp3 001 004.mp3 005.mp3 006.mp3 OPEN/CLOSE EN ENTER MARKER RETURN PAGE SUBTITLE 2, 1/ ENTER AUDIO SKIP 004.mp3 – 013.mp3: File (Chapter) 002 SLOW/SEARCH :, 9 PAUSE 007.mp3 008.mp3 009.mp3 010.mp3 PLAY 1 ; CANCEL 011.mp3 012.mp3 013.mp3 6, 5 STOP Basic operations 003 U GROUP GROUP : Folder (Title) M TOP ME DISPLAY NU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CANCEL 8 9 0 > 10 = AUDIO HP-V.S.S. SP-V.S.S.
Skipping chapters or tracks Starting play from a selected title or track [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] During play or while paused Press the numbered buttons to select the item. ≥Each press increases the number of skips. Frame-by-frame viewing [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] Remote control only While paused To select a 2-digit number Example: To select track 23, press [S10] ➡ [2] ➡ [3]. Play starts from the selected item. Note ≥This works only when stopped with some discs.
Basic play Enjoying virtual surround effects with 2 speakers or headphones (ADVANCED SURROUND V.S.S.) OPEN/CLOSE [DVD-V] [VCD] M EN SP-V.S.S.: Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, Linear PCM, 2-channel or over only HP-V.S.S.: Dolby Digital, MPEG, Linear PCM, 2-channel or over only U 3, 4, 2, 1/ ENTER PAGE TOP ME DISPLAY NU GROUP ENTER MARKER RETURN PAGE SUBTITLE AUDIO SKIP SLOW/SEARCH 6, 5 STOP PAUSE PLAY CANCEL SP-V.S.S. HP-V.S.S. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CANCEL 8 9 0 > 10 = AUDIO HP-V.S.S. SP-V.
Changing the play sequence [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD] All group play Remote control only While stopped [DVD-A] Press [PLAY MODE] to select the play mode. Press [1] (PLAY). The mode changes each time you press the button. Select the mode then follow the procedures in the next column to start play. Program play All group play 1 2 [DVD-A] To play all the groups in succession Press [ENTER]. [DVD-Audio\only] All Group Playback Move [3, 4] [ENTER].
Repeat play Repeat play During play OPEN/CLOSE Press [REPEAT MODE]. Each time you press the button: e.g. DVD-Video EN U 2, 1/ ENTER NU M TOP ME DISPLAY GROUP ENTER MARKER RETURN PAGE SUBTITLE SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CANCEL 8 9 0 > 10 = AUDIO HP-V.S.S. SP-V.S.S.
Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles Subtitles During play OPEN/CLOSE Press [SUBTITLE]. The number changes each time you press the button. EN U GROUP ENTER ON 2 FRA RETURN PAGE SUBTITLE SUBTITLE ON 1 ENG MARKER AUDIO SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CANCEL 8 9 0 > 10 = AUDIO HP-V.S.S. SP-V.S.S. ONLY SETUP AUDIO SLOW/SEARCH I love you Je t’aime Subtitle language number ANGLE To clear/display the subtitles 1. Press [SUBTITLE]. 2. Move [1]. 3.
Using Graphical User Interface (GUI) screens OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY EN To clear the icons Press [RETURN] until the menus disappear. U 3, 4, 2, 1/ ENTER M TOP ME DISPLAY NU GROUP ENTER MARKER RETURN PAGE SUBTITLE AUDIO SKIP RETURN SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CANCEL For your reference ≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and the type of software you are playing, there are some items that you cannot select or change.
B Unit information ª Audio menu AB a OFF ––– 1 2 3 ✱✱ b c d SP OFF a a A-B repeat [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] (➡ page 12) [ENTER] (start point) ➡ [ENTER] (finish point) To cancel: [ENTER] b Repeat play [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] (➡ page 12) ≥DVD-Audio Track (T)(>Whole group (G)(>OFF ^-----------------------------------------------------------J ≥DVD-Video Chapter (C)(>Title (T)(>OFF ^------------------------------------------------J ≥Video CD/CD Track (T)(>Entire disc (A)(>OFF ^----------------------
Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful sound This unit has built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders (➡ page 21). You can enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with Dolby Digital and DTS by connecting an amplifier with 5.1-channel input terminals. You do not need to purchase separate Dolby Digital or DTS decoders. Use analog connection to enjoy audio recorded with high sampling frequencies (over 48 kHz).
Note ≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ª A Analog connection ª B Digital connection Connect an analog amplifier or system component. Connect a digital amplifier or system component. Change “Digital output” (➡ page 20). AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) 5.
Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 19 for details on menu operation. ≥Underlined items are the factory preset. Menus Disc Items Options Audio [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Choose the preferred audio language.
Entering a password (Ratings) [DVD-V] OPEN/CLOSE The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. SETUP EN U 3, 4, 2, 1/ ENTER NU M TOP ME DISPLAY GROUP ENTER Ratings Enter a 4-digit password, then press ENTER. MARKER RETURN PAGE SUBTITLE SKIP STOP RETURN AUDIO SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE SELECT ✱✱✱✱ Password PLAY ENTER RETURN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CANCEL CANCEL 8 9 0 > 10 = AUDIO HP-V.S.S. SP-V.S.S. ONLY SETUP SETUP Numbered buttons ANGLE REPEAT A-B PLAY MODE REPEAT MODE 1.
Changing settings Digital output Delay time (b) [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, center and surround speakers only) [DVD-A] [DVD-V] For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.
Safety precautions Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 4. Power No power.
Picture Picture distorted. ≥Some distortion is normal during SEARCH. ≥The screen may be disrupted briefly when you turn on and off the AUDIO ONLY feature. : No picture. ≥Ensure that the equipment is connected properly. 4 ≥Make sure the television is on. ≥Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. The picture shown on the television is not normal. (The sides of the picture are cut off or black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
Specifications Signal system: PAL 625/50, PAL 525/60, NTSC Operating temperature range: i5 to i35 oC Operating humidity range: 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation) Discs played (8 or 12 cm): (1) DVD-Video (1) DVD-R (DVD-Video compatible) (2) DVD-Audio (3) CD-Audio (CD-DA) (4) Video CD (5) CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video CD formatted discs) (6) MP3 ≥Maximum number of chapters and titles recognizable: 999 chapters and 511 titles ≥Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps Video output: Output level: 1 Vp-p