ENGLISH FOREWORD PRECAUTIONS This section must be read carefully before any connection is made to the mains supply. The following precautions should be taken when operating the equipment. WARNINGS Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture. Do not remove the cover from the equipment. Do not insert anything into the equipment through the ventilation holes. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS When installing the equipment ensure that: – the ventilation holes are not covered.
ENGLISH CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE MARANTZ PRODUCT. MARANTZ is on the leading edge of DVD research for consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest technological developments. We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD player. Thank you for your support. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
ENGLISH Compatible with a wide range of DVD digital audio output formats 1 DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audio formats (as of October 1998). The digital audio output jacks of this player output Dolby Digital*, DTS**, MPEG, and linear PCM digital bitstreams. Easy setup and adjustment using onscreen menus Press SETUP on the remote control to open the Setup screen and you’ll find setting up and adjusting the system easy to do with on-screen menus conveniently organized and arranged.
ENGLISH Differences in Disc Composition How to Proceed in This Manual DVD DVDs are divided into units referred to as titles, and titles are divided into chapters. A DVD which contains a movie may have only one title with many or no chapter divisions. Karaoke DVDs may have many titles, assigning a title to each song on the disc. Menu screens do not belong to any title. DVD player functions generally apply to titles on a disc or chapters within a selected title.
ENGLISH Table of contents Before Using ...............................................6 Setting the Language Options ................32 Checking Accessories ........................................... 6 Preparing the Remote Control ................................ 6 Setting the on-screen display (OSD) language ... 32 Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences in the Setup Screen Menus ...................................... 32 Changing the Audio Language (Multi-Language Function) .........................
ENGLISH Before Using Preparing the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the remote control 1 While pushing the tab on the battery compartment cover toward the center of the remote, pull out in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Insert batteries. Checking Accessories Please confirm that the following were received with the player. Audio / Video cord ........................................
ENGLISH Names and Functions Front Panel e r t y u i o !0 !2 !1 96kHz 5.
ENGLISH Rear Panel qw e rt y q TV SYSYEM switch (Page 13) w A/V EUROCONNECTOR Jacks (Page 14) e Video out jacks (Page 10, 11, 13) r S Video out jack (Page 11, 13) t 5.
ENGLISH Remote Control (REPEAT) A/B button (Page 42) STANDBY button (Page 22) TRAY OPEN/CLOSE DOOR A-B REPEAT REPEAT button (Page 42) RANDOM RANDOM button (Page 43) DOOR OPEN/CLOSE button (Page 19) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 +10 T-C T-C button (Page 41) TOP MENU button (Page 20, 41) Number button (Page 20, 41, 45) 9 CLEAR CLEAR button (Page 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48) 0 TOP MENU MENU MENU button (Page 20, 31, 34, 35, 36) / / / (Direction) button (Page 15, 19, 20, 23, 24, 33, 44, 45) (PAUSE /
ENGLISH Making Connections Connection Guide Connecting Your DVD Player Unlike any other audiovisual media format, DVD offers a wide array of audio and video output options which allows playback to be enjoyed in any number of system configurations from a standard TV with stereo audio input to a home theater system with a TV or monitor and full surround sound capabilities. The illustration on this page shows the basic setup using the audio and video cords included with this player.
ENGLISH Home Theater Component Connections 5.1 CH SURROUND AUDIO OUT The connections on this page demonstrate the versatility of this player to conform to any number of home entertainment systems. Please note that the illustration shown on this page is meant as an example. Please refer to the manuals supplied with the components to which you are making connections to determine the best possible setup for your home system.
ENGLISH Analog Audio Connection: Audio Connections This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and also analog 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output connection possibilities. Digital Audio Connections: You can enjoy the digital audio recorded on DVD discs from both optical digital and coaxial digital output jacks. When making digital audio connections, do not make connections from both the coaxial and optical digital outputs to the same component.
ENGLISH TV SYSTEM switch Video Connections This player features S-video, composite, and component video output possibilities. Check the manual supplied with your TV or monitor to determine the best possible connection for your system. In addition to making physical connections to your TV or monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size. You can use the [Setup Navigator] in the Setup screen General to set whether you are using a wide screen or standard size TV or monitor (page 16).
ENGLISH AV EUROCONNECTOR Connection Using a 21-pin SCART cable (in cluded), connect the A/V EUROCONNECTOR jack on the player to a TV or monitor to achieve audio and video with a single connection. • In addition to making physical connections to your TV or monitor, it is also necessary to set the video output format to composite video, S-video, or RGB in the Setup screen Video menu (page 30). • SYSTEM MODE For details, refer to the User Guide of the PS2100 or SR2100.
ENGLISH Setting Up the Player 1 Open the Door Panel by hand. 2 Press Power switch on the front panel. • Press the POWER switch on the Front panel to turn the power on, and press it again to turn the power off. Note Using the Setup Navigator The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of getting the DVD player ready to perform.
ENGLISH Setting the OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language) The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSD language, or on-screen display language, which refers to the language that is used by the player in menus and on-screen messages. Additionally, the language that is established at this setting will also be used for the default audio and subtitle language.
ENGLISH Setting analog audio connections to an AV amplifier or receiver The [Analog Jacks] screen establishes whether analog connections have been made to an AV amplifier or receiver, and if connections are made, whether the connections made are for 2 channel stereo or for 5.1 channel surround sound. To coordinate your speaker system for 5.1 channel output When [5.1 Channel] is selected in the [Analog Jacks] screen, the following screens appear to determine the configuration of your speaker system.
ENGLISH Setting digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or decoder The [Digital Jack] screen establishes whether digital connections have been made to an AV amplifier, receiver, or external decoder. As there are numerous options available, please refer to the instructions supplied with the component the player is connected to determine what digital audio formats can be decoded. If you have made no digital connections, select [Not Connected].
ENGLISH Getting Started Using Your DVD Player Playing DVDs, Video CDs and CDs – DVD/Video CD/CD Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and video on DVDs, be sure that you have either performed the Setup Navigator procedure described in the previous section or made the necessary settings in the Setup screen menus as outlined in the next section to set up the player to correspond to your home system.
ENGLISH When a menu screen is displayed Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control (PBC). DVDs often contain extra information that can be accessed in the DVD menu and sometimes makes navigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable as watching the feature presentation.
ENGLISH Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/ Skip Back – DVD/Video CD/CD 7 8 9 +10 T-C NEXT PREV. MENU RETURN ENTER ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO PROGRAM OSD LAST MEMORY SETUP DIMMER CONDITION MEMORY ¡/¢ ¢ on the front panel). Press NEXT ¢ (¡ • Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track). • You can advance more than one chapter (track) forward by pressing and holding NEXT ¢ and releasing when the desired chapter (track) number appears in the display.
ENGLISH Resuming playback from where you stopped – DVD/Video CD Use the resume feature to restart playback from the point that the disc was stopped last time. Stopping Playback and Switching Power Off – DVD/Video CD/CD Press STOP 7 once. The display shows “RESUME” and the stop position is memorized. 2 TRAY OPEN/CLOSE DOOR A-B • The resume position remains memorized as long as the disc is in the player — even if you switch the power off.
ENGLISH Adjusting Audio and Video Settings 1 Press Power on the front panel. 2 Press SETUP. The Setup screen appears. (Example) Audio1 Audio2 Video Language General Using the Setup Screen Menus The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen. These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings. The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual.
ENGLISH IMPORTANT TRAY OPEN/CLOSE DOOR A-B REPEAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 +10 T-C Changing to the Setup Screen “Expert” Menu Mode RANDOM 9 CLEAR 0 TOP MENU MENU RETURN ENTER 7 8 9 ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO PROGRAM OSD LAST MEMORY SETUP DIMMER CONDITION MEMORY The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels, [Basic] and [Expert], to make this unit more convenient to operate for different levels of users.
ENGLISH Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible with Your AV Component – DVD This player is capable of digital audio output for Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, and signals with a sampling rate of 96 kHz. Make settings in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu to reflect the capabilities of the components that you have made digital connections to. DTS Out This player is capable of outputting DTS digital audio for DVDs recorded in DTS.
ENGLISH MPEG Out This player is capable of outputting the MPEG digital bitstream. When the player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in MPEG decoder, select the [MPEG] setting. Otherwise, select [MPEG 3 PCM] to convert the digital signal to the PCM signal, the digital signal output from a CD.
ENGLISH Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtrack – DVD Audio DRC stands for Audio Dynamic Range Compression. When Audio DRC is on, soft sounds such as dialog can be heard more clearly without making loud sounds even louder. Select from three levels of compression depending on how much effect you want. When Audio DRC is set to [Off], there is no effect on the audio source. Make changes to the [Audio DRC] setting in the Setup screen Audio 2 menu.
ENGLISH Setting Your Speaker System for Multichannel Audio Playback 2 This player contains a built-in decoder for Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources as well as 5.1 channel discrete audio output. Ideally, a 5.1 channel system contains 6 speakers: 2 front speakers, 2 surround speakers, a center speaker, and a sub woofer.
ENGLISH Setting the TV Screen Size – DVD The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and high-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio. When viewing software recorded in different aspect ratios, the image’s height to width ratio can be switched to match the TV or monitor being used. Make changes to the TV screen size in the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen Video menu.
ENGLISH Setting the Video Output Format for AV CONNECTOR Connections When connections are made to the A/V EUROCONNECTOR on the player via a SCART cable, it is possible to select the video format that is compatible with your TV or monitor. Select [Video] to have a composite video signal output, [S-Video] to have an S-video signal output, and [RGB] to have an RGB signal output. For more information on which format is most appropriate, refer to the instructions supplied with your TV or monitor.
ENGLISH Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) – DVD You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi-angle option. Turning the angle indicator on and off When a picture recorded in different angles is played back is displayed on the screen. This setting lets you see clearly whether the playback picture is recorded in multiple angles or not. Turn the angle indicator on or off in the [Angle Indicator] setting in the Setup screen Video menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 24).
ENGLISH Setting the Language Options Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences in the Setup Screen Menus DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio information, which includes the ability to hold up to 8 different language tracks and subtitle information in as many as 32 different languages. This section outlines the variety of audio language and subtitle options available with this player.
ENGLISH When “Other” is selected When you want to select one of the 136 languages as the main audio language, follow the steps below when the following screen appears. 3 If you select “List of Languages”, use the 5/∞ ) to select the language. cursor buttons (5 For languages which are only shown as a code, please refer to “Language Code List” on page 53. A language code list can be found on page 53.
ENGLISH Changing the Audio Language (Multi-Language Function) – DVD Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be recorded on DVDs in a number of languages or audio tracks, letting you choose the desired language or audio. Changing Audio Type – Video CD/CD For enjoyment of karaoke or similar format Video CDs and CDs, it is possible to select stereo audio, or either right or left channel mono depending on the requirements of the source. Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to switch the audio type.
ENGLISH Selecting a Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) – DVD You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them.
ENGLISH Setting Auto Language to control subtitle and audio language based on program content When the Auto Language function is used, foreign movies are shown with the original audio soundtrack and subtitles in the language selected in the [Subtitle Language] menu option. Domestic films are shown with the original audio soundtrack and no subtitles. (This setting may not be effective with all DVD discs.) Make changes to the [Auto Language] setting in the Setup screen Language menu.
ENGLISH Advanced Functions 1 5/∞) or the number Use the cursor buttons (5 buttons to select a number between 0 and 9. You can also use the number buttons to enter the numbers directly. When entering your password for the first time, or changing it, you will be asked to reenter your password. When using the number buttons to confirm the password, the numbers appear as asterisks, and the cursor advances automatically to the next position. This player is compatible with DVD, Video CD, and CD disc formats.
ENGLISH Setting the Parental Lock level Changing the password Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket or accompanying documentation. If you use the Condition Memory function to save the settings for a particular disc, the Parental Lock level is saved as well. Because it is saved in memory, Parental Lock levels can be set for individual discs according to their content rather than a set level for all DVDs.
ENGLISH Turning the Screen Saver On and Off As a protective function against residual images on the TV screen or monitor, a phenomenon referred to as “screen burn”, the screen saver appears when the same screen has been displayed for a length of time. By default, the screen saver is turned on. However, the screen saver function can be turned on and off at your discretion. Changing the Background Color of the Screen You can select a blue or black background to appear when the player is in the stop mode.
ENGLISH Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback – DVD/Video CD The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame. TRAY OPEN/CLOSE DOOR A-B When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes, select the [Field] setting in the Setup screen Video menu [Still Picture] setting as described in the section on page 30. When viewing a still frame playback, pressing PLAY 3 restores normal playback operation.
ENGLISH Searching for a Title, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc 1 The type of search changes which each press as follows. – DVD/Video CD/CD 3 Title This player offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD, Video CD, or CD. Using T-C, you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD, tracks on a Video CD or CD, and even select the point in time to start playback. 1 Press T/C repeatedly to select the type of search.
ENGLISH Repeat Play – DVD/Video CD/CD You can repeat an entire title, chapter or track, or just a part. TRAY OPEN/CLOSE DOOR A-B REPEAT RANDOM REPEAT (PEPEAT) A-B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 +10 T-C Repeat play of a specified section Press (REPEAT) A–B at the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat. • When (REPEAT) A–B is pressed a second time, the disc returns to the location where (REPEAT) A–B was pressed first and plays the selected section repeatedly.
ENGLISH Random Play – DVD/Video CD/CD Play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order. Random playback of chapters within one title – DVD Press RANDOM once, then press ENTER or PLAY 3 . TRAY OPEN/CLOSE DOOR A-B REPEAT RANDOM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 +10 T-C RANDOM “Random Chapter” appears on the screen, and chapters within the title will be played back in random order.
ENGLISH Playback in a Desired Order (Program Play) – DVD/Video CD/CD 4 The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and similarly the tracks on a Video CD or CD can be arranged to play in the order you want. In the program window, use the number buttons to enter the numbers of the titles or chapters in the order you want to program them in. • To program DVD titles/chapters 9, 7, and 18 in order, press 9, 7, +10/0 for longer than 1 sec and 8.
ENGLISH Programming Video CDs, CDs Additional programming options A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. – DVD/Video CD/CD After you have made a program, it is then possible to confirm, add, or clear the contents of the program. TRAY OPEN/CLOSE DOOR A-B REPEAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 T-C To confirm the contents of a program: RANDOM On a CD or Video CD track program, press PROGRAM to confirm. The program screen displays the current program.
ENGLISH To make a program of your favorite parts of a disc as it plays – DVD/Video CD/CD With this player, it is possible to make a program as you watch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to a CD. Press and hold PROGRAM for at least 2 seconds at any point during playback of a title, chapter, or track you want to program, and it will be made into or added to a program without displaying a Program screen.
ENGLISH Continuing Playback from a Specified Location (Last Memory) – DVD/Video CD The Last Memory function is convenient when you want to continue viewing a disc from the point where you were watching before. Unlike the resume function, the Last Memory function is effective even if the DVD is removed from the player (Last Memory locations saved for Video CDs are effective only if the disc remains loaded in the player).
ENGLISH Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) – DVD You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often watch. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player, or switch power to the player to standby. If you load a disc that has its settings memorized, “CONDITION” appears in the display. When you start playing the disc, the memorized settings are automatically recalled.
ENGLISH Viewing Disc Information The display changes for each type of disc as follows each time the button is pressed. – DVD/Video CD/CD Use OSD to get current information about the disc currently loaded. You can get information about the titles and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Video CD or CD. When viewing DVDs, you can also check the digital bitstream transmission rate. DVD TITLE information: Play Title 2–1 –0.05/ 0.24 0.
ENGLISH CD Track Information: Play Track 1 –3.29/ 0.03 3.32 Top Row: current track number, track time Bottom Row: remaining time of current track, and total time of track Press OSD during while a disc is stopped to display DVD title and chapter information or Video CD and CD track information. Press OSD again to turn the display off. Information about the titles and chapters or tracks on a disc is displayed.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Additional Information Disc Care After using discs, store them upright After playing a disc, always remove it from the player and return it to its jacket. Then store it standing upright away from heat and humidity. • Store discs carefully. If you store discs at an angle, or stacked on top of each other, discs may become warped even when in their jackets. • Do not leave discs in locations such as the seat of a car, which may become excessively hot.
ENGLISH For Proper and Long Use of This Unit Do not move the unit during playback During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT lift or move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the disc. When moving the unit When changing places of installation or packing the unit for moving, be sure to remove the disc and return the disc table to its original position in the player. Then, press Power switch to turn off, then disconnect the power cord.
ENGLISH Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (page 33).
ENGLISH Troubleshooting No picture. Connection is incorrect. \ Check that cord connections are correct and that plugs are firmly connected. Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used.
ENGLISH Remote control operation is not possible. The rear panel control input jack on the player is being used. \ Point the remote control at the component that the player is connected to (page 14). The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with the remote sensor is too wide. \ Be sure to operate the remote from a location within its operating range (page 6). Caution Static electricity or other external influence may cause malfunctioning of this unit.
ENGLISH Terms DTS Aspect ratio Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a highdefinition or wide TV is 16:9. The latter allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective. Chapter number Chapter numbers are the numbers assigned to sections of a title on the disc, similar to chapters in a book. If the disc includes chapter numbers, you can locate the section you want very quickly using search and other functions.
ENGLISH Regional restriction codes (region number) Regional restriction codes are built in to DVD players and DVD discs for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD player does not match one of the regional codes of the DVD disc, playback is not possible. The region number can be found on the rear panel of the DVD player. The illustration below shows the regions and corresponding region numbers. Specifications General System ............