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HITACHI
DVD PLAYER
MODEL
DV-P305U
Instruction manual
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Precautions .................................................................................................................................................. 4 CAUTIONS............................................................................................................................................. 4 FCC NOT
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Index View (VCD)................................................................................................................................ 22 Selecting the Audio Language .............................................................................................................. 24 Using the AUDIO Button...................................................................................................................... 24 Using the MENU Button.........................................
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Precautions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE 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 DIR
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RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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 COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Note: • This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 120V, 60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere. • This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Re
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Before You Start Accessories Remote Control Batteries for Remote Control (AA Size) Video/Audio Cable 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. If remote doesn't operate properly: • Check the polarity + - of the batteries (Dry-Cell) • Check if the batteries are drained. • Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacle
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COPY PROTECTION • Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection t
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Number system in U.S.A., Canada, Korea, Japan, etc. Playback Region Number Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this player is described on the rear panel of the player. Description - Front Panel Front Panel Controls STANDBY/ON • When the unit is first plugged in, the
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(1) You can now select different viewing points of the scene recorded by different cameras. (2) Disc type indicators. (3) Reverse playback/Pause/Forward playback (4) Lights when 3D surround is turned on. (5) DVD: Title number (6) DVD: Chapter number. (7) Video/Audio CD: Track number (8) Repeat play mode (9) Linear PCM audio output (10) Dolby Digital audio output (11) DTS (Digital Theater System) audio output (Digital only) (12) MPEG-2 Audio output (13) Displa
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Tour of the Remote Control DVD Function Buttons (1) DVD POWER Button • Turns the player on and off. (2) NUMBER Buttons (3) REPEAT Button • Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter, track, or disc. (4) A-B REPEAT Button • Marks a segment to repeat between A and B. (5) SETUP Button • Brings up the DVD player's Setup menu. (6) MODE Button • Allows you to program a specific order. (7) SEARCH Buttons
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(8) STOP Button • To stop playback. (9) SKIP Buttons • Skip the, Chapter, or Track. (10) MENU Button • Brings up the Menu on a disc. (11) TOP MENU Button • Brings up the Top Menu on a disc. (12) ENTER/DIRECTION Button (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Button) (13) STEP Button • Advances playback one frame at a time. (14) AUDIO Button • Accesses various audio functions on a disc. (15) OPEN/CLOSE Button
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Rear Panel (1) 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. (2) MIXED AUDIO OUT JACKS • Connect to the Audio input jacks of your television, audio/video receiver, or VCR. (3) VIDEO OUT JACK • Use a video cable to connect one of the jack to the Video input on your telev
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Connections 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. Connection to an Audio System • Method 1 DVD Player + 2ch Stereo Amplifi
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Connection to a TV (For Video) • Method 1 DVD Player + TV with Video Input Jack • Method 2 DVD Player + TV with S-Video Input Jack (If the S-Video is selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.) • Method 3 DVD Player + TV with Component Video Jacks (If the Y, Pb or Pr is selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.) NOTE • If the VIDEO OUT SELECT SWITCH (on the rear panel) is set to Y, Pb or Pr, the S-Video may not work. • If the VIDEO OUT SELECT SWITCH is set to S-Video, the Y, Pb or PR may not work. •
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Basic Functions Playing a Disc Before Playback • 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. After plugging in the player, the first time you press the DVD POWER button, this screen comes up: If you want to select the language, press a NUMBER button. (This screen will only appear the very first time you plug in the player.) Playback 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
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4 Step Motion Playback (Except CD) Press the STEP button on the remote during playback. • Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear. • No sound is heard during STEP mode. • Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume normal playback. (You can only perform step motion playback in the forward direction.) 5 Slow Motion Playback (Except CD) Press the FWD or REV SEARCH button on the remote during PAUSE or STEP mode. • By pressing or
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• While in search (4X8X/16X/32X) on DVD or high-speed playback on VCD, no sound will be heard. • Though 2X SCAN AUDIO is ON in Setup Menu, no sound will be heard on discs which are recorded with LPCM, DTS or MPEG-Audio. • Depending on the disc, audio may not be heard when a disc is in 2X playback mode. 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 D
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NOTE • With some DVDs, you may not be able to call the Menu screen by pressing the MENU button : In such cases, press the TOP MENU button. • Some DVDs do not have any Menu or Top Menu. • When playing a VCD 1.1 or CD, the Menu screen will not appear. • If you play a VCD by displaying the Menu screen, the functions other than those following the Menu will not work. • In disc version 2.0, the MENU button works as a conversion switch between MENU ON and MENU OFF modes. Using Top Menu S
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1 During playback, press the DISPLAY button on the remote. • Current Title, Chapter number and elapsed time will be displayed. • Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select a Title or a Chapter number. • Use the UP/DOWN button or Number buttons to enter a different Title or Chapter number, then press the ENTER button. • To enter the time from which you want to start, use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select, then use the Number buttons to enter the time. Then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the
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1 Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. 2 Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the LEFT/RIGHT button. • A-B Repeat 1 Press the REPEAT button. Select A-B on screen with the LEFT/RIGHT button. 2 Press ENTER at the point where you want the repeat play to start (A). The B is automatically highlighted. 3 Press ENTER at the point where you want the repeat play to stop (B). 4 The A-B Repeat that you set plays until you turn off Repeat. 3 Press ENTER. 4 To return
