O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S V-756 DVD PLAYER
Introduction ENGLISH UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Congratulations on Your Purchase! Your new DVD Player is designed to deliver maximum enjoyment and years of trouble free service. Please take a few moments to read this manual thoroughly. It will explain the features and operation of your unit and help ensure a trouble free installation. Please unpack your unit carefully. We recommend that you save the carton and packing material.
FOR U.S.A. AND CANADA ..............................................120 V FOR OTHER COUNTRIES .......................................... 115 V/230 V FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY Units shipped to countries other than the above countries are equipped with an AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel. Refer to the following paragraph for the proper setting of this switch. Units shipped to the U.S.A. and Canada are designed for operation on 120 V AC only.
ENGLISH CONTENTS Introduction UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT 2 3 System Connections CONNECTING TO A/V AMPLIFIER OR RECEIVER CONNECTING TO TV WITH AUDIO AND VIDEO INPUTS CONNECTING TO ADDITIONAL COMPONENT WITH VIDEO AND DIGITAL OUTS CONNECTING SYSTEM CONTROL CONNECTING TO TV AND VCR WITH SCART CONNECTORS (Regional Option) 5 7 7 8 9 Front Panel & Remote Controls REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE LOADING BATTERIES 10 12 12 Preliminary Knowledge About Discs PLAYABLE DISC TYP
Plase make all connections to this DVD player before plugging in the AC cord. Since different components may have different names for the same inputs and outputs, carefully read the operating instructions of any component to be connected to this player. Please follow all color coding when making the audio and video connections. The video output of this player can be optimized to fit your TV screen. Please select either 4:3 or 16:9. (refer to “SETTING THE TV SCREEN” on page 31.
ENGLISH 1. Connecting MIXED AUDIO OUTs 1 Connect these jacks to the DVD (, AUX, etc.) IN jacks of your amplifier or receiver. Notes : While playing back a disc containing multi-channel signal format such as DTS, Dolby Digital and MPEG Multichannel with this connection, the 5 discrete channels (front L, center, front R, rear L and rear R) are mixed down to these front and headphone channels. If the MIXED AUDIO OUT connection is made, only two front speakers are required. 4. Connecting the 6.
You can enjoy DVD Videos by simply connecting this unit to a TV. To hear improved audio sound quality, connect the MIXED AUDIO OUTs 1 to your amplifier or receiver. To connect these jacks correctly, refer to “Connecting MIXED AUDIO OUTs 1” and “Connecting VIDEO OUTs” on the previous page. Note : If your TV has only a monaural audio input instead of stereo, you will need to use an optional audio cord which converts stereo audio output to monaural.
ENGLISH CONNECTING SYSTEM CONTROL Connect this jack to the DIGI LINK jack of some Sherwood receivers such as RV-5106/R, RD-6106/R, RD7106/R, R-756/R, R-956/R, etc. that uses the DIGI LINK III remote control system. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of that unit.) When connecting this jack to the DIGI LINK jack of some Sherwood receivers such as RV-5106/R, RD-6106/R, RD-7106/R, R-756/R, R-956/R, etc., only this unit does not respond to system power control due to the auto play feature.
For some countries like Europe, the unit incorporates the TV and VCR SCART connectors. You can connect the unit to TV and VCR easily using the SCART connections without other cumbersome audio and video connections. During operation of the unit, these connectors can deliver either the regular video and RGB signals or the Svideo (Y and C) signals as well as the mixed audio L and R signals. To obtain the highest picture quality, you can make the COMPONENT VIDEO connections between the unit and TV.
Front Panel & Remote Controls ENGLISH Front Panel Controls 1 2 34 35 5 36 11 7 10 8 9 6 Remote Controls 18 4 7 3 20 21 16 23 17 22 24 11 25 8 10 9 26 12 19 27 15 28 29 30 32 31 33 10 13 14
22. MENU BUTTON Press to display the DVD menu on the TV screen. 23. SETUP BUTTON In the stop mode, press to adjust the initial settings of the unit on the TV screen . 24. CURSOR ( ) / ENTER BUTTON Tilt in the desired direction to select an item in the onscreen display or in any displayed menus and press down to execute or select that item. 25. RETURN BUTTON Press to return to the previous menu. 26. ZOOM BUTTON Press to enlarge a part of the scene during playback of a DVD video . 27.
■FLUORESCENT DISPLAY ENGLISH REPEAT INDICATORS PROGRAM INDICATOR SURROUND MODE INDICATORS CD/DVD INFORMATION INDICATORS LAST MEMORY INDICATOR REMAINING TIME INDICATOR MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY SPEAKER INDICATORS ANGLE INDICATOR PLAY/PAUSE INDICATORS REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Use the remote control unit within a range of about 7 meters (23 feet) and angles of up to 30 degrees aiming at the remote sensor. LOADING BATTERIES 1 Remove the cover.
Preliminary Knowledge About Discs Mark This unit can play back discs bearing any of the following marks : DVD VIDEO Indicates the region code where the disc can be played back. CD Number of audio languages recorded with multiple audio languages. The number in the mark indicates the number of audio languages.
ENGLISH SYMBOL AND MESSAGE ABOUT INVALID OPERATION CARE AND HANDLING OF DISCS In handling a disc, hold it carefully by the edges. When you press a button, if the unit does not accept that operation, appears on the TV screen. Operations are occasionally unacceptable even if is not displayed. During operation, if the “WRONG REGION CODE” is displayed on the TV screen, it means the region code number of the unit is different from that of the DVD Video and playback will not be allowed.
Operations ■Preparations Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the unit. To enjoy the sound of the disc from your audio system, turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the unit. Set the TV screen type correctly to match your TV. 1 2 3 Before operation, enter the standby mode. Main unit The STANDBY indicator lights up. This means that the unit is connected to the AC mains and a small amount of current is retained to support operational readiness.
ENGLISH To start playback from the menu To select the preferred item, tilt the CURSOR/ENTER button in the desired direction and press the CURSOR/ENTER button (or PLAY button), or press the NUMERIC buttons. RC In case of use of the NUMERIC buttons. RC when selecting “3” RC when selecting “12” RC RC Playback of the selected item starts. When using the NUMERIC buttons to select an item, it may be necessary, with some discs, to also press the PLAY (or ENTER) button to start playback of your selection.
When playback is stopped, the unit memorizes the point where the STOP button was pressed (RESUME function). Press the PLAY button again, and playback will resume from this point. When the disc tray is opened or the STOP button is pressed again, the RESUME function will be cleared. During playback of a disc, if either the OPEN/CLOSE button or the POWER button is pressed by mistake, etc., playback may also be resumed from the memorized point on the disc by pressing the corresponding button, again.
Rapid (/slow) advance / reverse playback during playback Each time the FORWARD SEARCH button is pressed, the speed increases by up to 5 steps depending on the discs as follows; → (1/8 x →1/2 x →) 2 x → 8 x → (16 x →) off ENGLISH You can play back discs at various speeds.
1 During playback, press the SEARCH button to select the preferred search mode. The on-screen symbols will be displayed automatically, even if the on-screen display is turned off or not already visible. RC Each time this button is pressed, the search mode changes depending on the disc as follows; → [(T--/3 → C--/2) or T--/18] → T --:--:-- → OFF Title search Track search Chapter search Time search ( ) : DVD Video only Some DVD videos do not have chapter numbers and searching by chapters is impossible.
ENGLISH PLAYING A SPECIFIC ITEM [DVD Video only] When using a title menu If some DVD Videos which contain more than one title may have the menu like as a list of the titles, the TITLE button can be used to select the desired title. (The details of operation differ depending on the disc used.) 1 During playback, press the TITLE button. Example RC Then a list of titles on the disc is displayed on TV screen. If the disc does not have a “list of titles” menu, appears on the TV screen.
You can play back a current title, chapter, track or section repeatedly. (Title repeat, enitire disc repeat, chapter/track repeat, A-B repeat) Note : Repeat playback may not work correctly on some DVD Videos. Repeating a title, chapter or track During playback of the desired title, chapter or track, press the REPEAT MODE button. RC The on-screen symbols will be displayed automatically, even if the on-screen display is turned off or not already visible.
ENGLISH INTROSCAN PLAYBACK [CD only] You can play back the first 10 seconds of each track. Start introscan playback. Then “ ” is displayed on the TV screen, and the first 10 seconds of each track on a CD will play back in sequence repeatedly. During introscan playback, when the BACKWARD SKIP ( ) or the FORWARD SKIP ( ) button is pressed, the “ ” or “ ” is displayed and introscan playback operates in the corresponding direction. RC To return to normal playback, press this button again.
Some DVD Videos contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from multiple camera angles. For these discs, the same scene can be viewed from each of these different angles. The recorded angles differ depending on the disc used. During playback of the scene recorded from multiple camera angles, press the ANGLE button.
ENGLISH CHANGING THE SUBTITLE LANGUAGE [DVD Video only] It is possible to change the subtitle language to a different language from the one selected at the initial settings. (For details, refer to “SETTING THE LANGUAGE” on page 30.) This operation works only with discs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded. During playback, press the SUBTITLE button. RC The on-screen symbols will be displayed automatically, even if the on-screen display is turned off or not already visible.
It is possible to zoom in on a part of the scene. You can select and view any part of the scene according to the initial settings. (For details, refer to “When selecting the ZOOM SETUP” on page 37.) During playback or in the still pause mode, press the ZOOM button.
ENGLISH LISTENING WITH HEADPHONES 1 2 For private listening, connect the headphones. Main unit Headphones with a 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) stereo plug can be connected. Adjust the volume level of the headphones as desired. Note : Listening at extremely high levels may be harmful to your ears and headphones.
Initial Settings 1 SETUP menu mode While the unit is in the “STOP” mode, press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP mode. S D L T R A C RC S E T U P S E L E C T : + Y I A V A U U D V D S T E S C N G U S C T I N D I O S T O M S E T U P A G E R E E N G L E V E L S E T U P M S E T U P R E T U R N : The setup menu screen appears on the TV screen. If you press the SETUP button again while the SETUP menu is displayed, the menu will disappear.
■When selecting TV SCREEN ENGLISH T V S C R E E N ■When selecting RATING LEVEL S E L E C T : + 4 : 3 L E T T E R B O X 4 : 3 P A N - S C A N 1 6 : 9 R E T U R N : W ⊃ P A R E N T A L 31 39 I D E S E T U P : S E T U P D I G I T A L F I N I S H R E T U R N : S P E A K E R R E T U R N : D O L B Y S E T U P : F I N I S H C U S T OM S E T U P Z C C S T C N U S E L E C T : + B I T S T R M S T A R D A R D S U R R O U N D ⊃ ■When selecting CUSTOM SETUP S E L E C T : + O U T P
You can use the unit as DVD player or as a digital surround sound decoder (or both). For use as a surround sound decoder, be sure to connect the DIGITAL OUTs of the associated source unit to the DIGITAL INs of this unit. (Refer to CONNECTING TO ADDITIONAL COMPONENT WITH VIDEO AND DIGITAL OUTS on page 7.
ENGLISH SETTING THE LANGUAGE L A N G U A G E S S E L E C T : + A U D I O E N G L I S H S U B T I T L E P O R T U G U E S E M E N U H I N D I To select a preferred audio language to be played from those included on the DVD Video. To select a preferred subtitle language to be displayed from those included on the DVD Video. To select a preferred menu language to be displayed from those included on the DVD Video.
You can select the TV screen type to match your TV during playback of DVD Videos recorded for wide screen TVs. When you connect a normal TV with 4:3 aspect ratio to the unit, select either 4:3 LETTERBOX or 4:3 PANSCAN and when you connect a wide TV with 16:9 aspect ratio, select 16:9 WIDE . T V S C R E E N S E L E C T : + 4 : 3 L E T T E R B O X 4 : 3 P A N - S C A N 1 6 : 9 R E T U R N : W ⊃ Letter bax screen with 4:3 aspect ratio.
SETTING THE AUDIO SETUP A U D I O S E T U P O U T P U T ENGLISH D I G I T A L D R S E L E C T : + S T A N D A R D C D O L B Y S U R R O U N D S P E A K E R To select the bitstream or linear PCM as digital audio signal format B I T S T R M To select a preferred dynamic range control T V To select a preferred surround sound P R O L O G I C To select a preferred speaker option O P T I O N S R E T U R N : ⊃ S E T U P : F I N I S H When selecting the DIGITAL OUTPUT When the DIGITAL OUTs of
Continued This function can be activated in the Dolby Digital mode only. (Refer to When selecting SURROUND on this page.) You can compress the dynamic range of the Dolby Digital sound if you need. Using this function, you can listen to sound at low volume levels easily. 1 RC Tilt the CURSOR/ENTER button upward or downward to select Dynamic Range Control, then press the CURSOR/ENTER button.
Continued ENGLISH When selecting the SPEAKER OPTIONS When the 6.1 CH AUDIO OUTS of the unit are connected to the 6.1 (or 6) CH INs of your amplifier or receiver to enjoy high-quality audio and surround with the built-in decoder, these items should be set correctly. Tilt the CURSOR/ENTER button upward or downward to select SPEAKER OPTIONS, then press the CURSOR/ENTER button. RC S P E A K E R O P T S P E A K E R S E T U P S E L E C T : + RC T E S T To adjust the speaker setting.
Continued 4 Notes : The delay time(s) is (are) automatically adjusted, based on the distance entered. When PRESENT is selected for the rear center speaker type, the rear center signal is extracted from the rear left and right signals and reproduced during playback of 5.1 CH program sources such as Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG Multichannel. When the front L/R, front center and rear L/R speakers are all set to LARGE , the subwoofer is automatically set to LFE .
ENGLISH SETTING THE CUSTOM SETUP C U S T OM S E T U P Z C C S T C N U O O O C O L M A M S E O R S P O N E R T O R E T U R N : U P H E M E T V I D T P U T ⊃ S E L E C T : + To adjust the initial zoom settings. To adjust the color of the on-screen symbols To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTs (Regional Option for Europe,etc. only). To use the SCART OUTPUT (Regional Option for Europe,etc. only).
Continued You can select the initial setting as preferred for zoom playback of DVD Video. Tilt the CURSOR/ENTER button upward or downward to select the ZOOM SETUP, then press the CURSOR/ENTER button. 1 Z O OM RC S E T U P S E L E C T : + RC S T A R T P A N P O I N T S C A L E U P P E R L E F T To select the stat point of the sence. N O R M A L To select the shift step.
Continued ENGLISH When selecting the SCART OUTPUT (Regional Option) For some countries like Europe, the unit incorporates the TV and VCR SCART connectors which can deliver either the regular video and RGB signals or the S-video (Y and C) signals as well as the mixed audio L and R signals for easy connection.
This function restricts playback of DVD Video which contains violent and other scenes according to the level set by the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other scenes. P A S SWO R D 1 Password mode Press the CURSOR/ENTER button to enter a password. RC P A S SWO R D The unit requires you to enter a 4-digit password.
SETTING THE DISC SETUP ENGLISH D I S C S E T U P S E L E C T : + P R O G R A M M E N U N E W To program chapters/tracks in the desired sequence. F A V O R I T E C O N D O F F To memorize the favorite condition or select either the FACTORY DEFAULT or the RELOAD FC function. C L E A R D I S C R E T U R N : ⊃ I D To clear the disc title. S E T U P : F I N I S H When selecting the PROGRAM MENU Up to 20 chapters or tracks can be programmed to be played in any desired sequence.
Continued 6 Start the programmed playback in the desired sequence. Main unit RC If the programmed items are all played back, the program menu mode is resumed. or ■Correcting any wrong programmed item. 1 2 In the program menu mode, move to the program number you want by tilting the CURSOR/ENTER button repeatedly. Replacing the wrong program item, performing the steps ② and ③ in Playing back your selections in the preferred sequence procedure on the previous page. ■Clearing the programmed items.
Continued ENGLISH When selecting the FAVORITE CONDITION Each time a DVD Video is loaded, the LANGUAGE, TV SCREEN and PROGRAM MENU settitings should be adjusted to your favorite condition. However, once the LANGUAGE, TV SCREEN and PROGRAM MENU settings for a DVD Video are memorized using the SAVE FC (Favorite Condition), each time a disc is loaded, your chosen settings will be selected automatically.
■Playing back a DVD Video in the factory settings for the LANGUAGE, TV SCREEN and PROGRAM MENU. You can play back a DVD Video in the factory defaults for the LANGUAGE, TV SCREEN and PROGRAM MENU without clearing the favorite condition. 2 In the FAVORITE CONDITION menu, tilt the CURSOR/ENTER button upward or downward to select the FACTORY DEFAULTS, then press the CURSOR/ENTER button. Then FACTORY DEFAULTS is selected and the FAVORITE COND OFF is displayed on the DISC SETUP menu screen.
ENGLISH Definition Of Terms DVD Video Dolby Digital This refers to a high-density optical disc on which high-quality pictures and sound have been recorded by means of digital signals. Incorporating a new video compression technology (MPEG II) and high-density recording technology. DVD Video enables esthetically pleasing full-motion video to be recorded over long periods of time (for instance, a whole movie can be recorded). DVD Video has a structure consisting of two 0.
If a fault occurs, run through the table below before taking your unit for repair. If the fault persists, attempt to solve it by switching the unit off and on again. If this fails to resolve the situation, consult your dealer. Under no circumstances should you repair the unit yourself as this could invalidate the warranty. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY No power The AC input cord is disconnected. Poor connection at AC wall outlet or the outlet is dead or off. Connect the cord securely.
Specifications ENGLISH ■TYPE System Signal read system DVD Video player system. Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm ■D/A CONVERSION SECTION D/A conversion Oversampling Sampling freqnency : 44.1, 48 kHz / 96 kHz 24 bit 8 fs, 8 fs / 4 fs ■AUDIO SECTION Frequency response Sampling frequency : 44.1 kHz Sampling frequency : 48 kHz Sampling frequency : 96 kHz Signal to noise ratio, A wtd.
DVD Language Code List 6565 6566 6570 6577 6582 6583 6588 6590 6665 6669 6671 6672 6678 6679 6682 6765 6779 6783 6789 6865 6869 6890 6976 6978 6979 6983 6984 6985 7065 7073 7074 7079 7082 7089 7165 7168 7176 7178 7185 7265 7273 7282 7285 7289 7365 7378 7383 7384 7387 7465 Language Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Amharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bengari ; Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish German Bhutani Greek English Esperanto Spanish Estonian
O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S V-756 DVD PLAYER 5707-04724-001-0
