DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER Operating Instructions DVD-RV41 Model No. DVD-RV31 The illustration shows DVD-RV31 for the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Only for the United Kingdom Note: “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this prod- uct, please read these instructions completely.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. Placement USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM- ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI- Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH For your safety, please read the following text THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL carefully.
Disc information Discs that can be played Indication Region Video Disc type Logo used in number system instructions See below PAL/NTSC [DVD] DVD-Video for details. Video CD – PAL/NTSC – – Audio CD Region Management Information (DVD only) Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software accord- ing to where they are sold.
Disc handling The remote control Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. Batteries (These can damage the unit.) R6, AA, UM-3 Insert so the poles ( ) match those in the remote control. How to hold a disc Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Control reference guide 2 3 5 6 < > OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU DISPLAY ENTER ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY ADVANCED DIALOGUE SURROUND ENHANCER CINEMA DOLBY DIGITAL DECODER V.S.S. OPEN/CLOSE Í < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ (For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe) SKIP SLOW / SEARCH...
To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output from the AV (AV1) terminal from “Video” to either “S-Video” or “RGB” to suit the type of television you are using [á page 22, Video–AV (AV1) Output]. (“RGB” available with DVD-RV41 only.) Example S-VIDEO provides better quality than VIDEO and RGB provides the best picture quality.
Selecting TV screen type OPEN/CLOSE Í < Remote control only STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ SKIP SLOW / SEARCH Change the setting to suit the aspect ratio of your television. TOP MENU MENU The menu language is set to English, but you can change it as follows (á...
Basic play OPEN/CLOSE Í < Preparation STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the ∫ SKIP SLOW / SEARCH television to suit the connections for the player. :, 9 TOP MENU MENU TOP MENU MENU Press [ ] to turn on the unit.
Basic play OPEN/CLOSE Í < Resume function STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ∫ SKIP SLOW / SEARCH If you press [ ] during play, the unit remembers the position. If you press [ ] (PLAY) while “ ” is flashing, play restarts from the TOP MENU MENU MENU...
Basic play Shuttle dial :, 9 6, 5 OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU DISPLAY Skipping chapters or tracks ENTER ENTER ENTER ONE TOUCH ONE TOUCH ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY CINEMA MEMORY CINEMA MEMORY ADVANCED VIRTUAL...
Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and OPEN/CLOSE Í angles Í < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ SKIP SLOW / SEARCH TOP MENU MENU Remote control only 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER DISPLAY RETURN Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and cam- ANGLE SUBTITLE PLAY MODE...
Increasing your enjoyment of movies ADVANCED SURROUND (V.S.S.) You can easily control the following features, used for increasing your enjoyment of movies, with the buttons on the main unit. OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU DISPLAY ENTER ENTER...
Increasing your enjoyment of movies Main unit only DIALOGUE ENHANCER CINEMA DIALOGUE ENHANCER OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU DISPLAY ENTER ONE TOUCH [DVD] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over, where the dialogue is CINEMA MEMORY VIRTUAL DIALOGUE DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND ENHANCER CINEMA DECODER 5.1ch OUT PUT V.S.S.
Repeat play : Remote control only For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe: Remote control only OPEN/CLOSE Í < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ∫ SKIP SLOW / SEARCH Repeat play TOP MENU MENU MENU During play Press [REPEAT MODE]. ENTER DISPLAY RETURN The display changes as illustrated.
2:02 Play appears. The program is retained in memory. Clear Clear all Random play DVD-RV41 for all regions and SELECT DVD-RV31 for the United Kingdom and Continental Europe: Total Time 2:02 Remote control only ENTER RETURN 0 Press PLAY to start The unit plays the tracks on a disc in random order.
Digital Î 1 : 46 : 50 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch {--.Display menu ( ) Only DVD-RV41 for all regions and DVD-RV31 for Australia, N.Z. and Asia 1 2 3 ✱ ✱ – – – Press [ , ] to select the item.
Using GUI screens Screen for disc information gh i Icon Content Digital Î Title number Track number 1 : 46 : 50 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch Chapter number Time (select a position to start play by specifying a time) Vocal Changing the time display 1 ✱...
] á [ENTER] To recall a marker: ] á [CANCEL] To erase a marker: Icons for video menu Only DVD-RV41 for all regions and DVD-RV31 for Australia, N.Z. and Asia Digital picture mode N: Normal mode C: Cinema mode (á page 15) U: User mode (The following items are also displayed when you select “U”.)
Display menu ( ) {--- Others menu ( ) SETUP Video AV Output: DVD-RV31 for the United Kingdom and Continental Europe AV1 Output:DVD-RV41 for the United Kingdom and TV Aspect 4:3 Pan&Scan Continental Europe AV Output Video Speaker Setting: DVD-RV41 for all regions...
(For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe) Video S-Video (For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe) AV Output (AV1 Output on DVD-RV41) Choose the video signal format to be output from the AV (AV1) SCART terminal. Still Mode Automatic Specify the type of picture shown when paused.
The menu and on-screen message language has been factory preset to English. You can change the language by going to “Menu Language” in the Display menu. Note Disc–Audio, Subtitle and Menus Original: The original language of each disc will be selected. Other : Input a code number with the numbered buttons (á...
Changing initial settings OPEN/CLOSE Í < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ Speaker setting SKIP SLOW / SEARCH TOP MENU MENU Select either “2-channel” or “Multi-channel” to suit the speakers you have connected. You can change the following settings when you 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER select “Multi-channel”.
Digital output Entering a password Refer also to “Common procedures” (á page 21) and the Disc menu Refer also to “Common procedures” (á page 21) and the Audio menu in “Summary of initial settings” (á page 22). in “Summary of initial settings” (á page 22). When setting ratings PCM Down Conversion (When the level is 8)
To enjoy heavy bass with a sub- Select “ON”. Connect an active subwoofer. woofer MPEG: Only DVD-RV41 for all regions and DVD-RV31 for the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia and N.Z. Other uses Recording to MDs or cassette tapes (á page 28). Note The equipment connections described are examples.
Connecting an amplifier with 5.1- Connecting an amplifier with a built- channel audio input terminals in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combination Audio cable White (L) Back of the unit Back of the unit AUDIO OUT 5.1 ch 2 ch DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO...
2. When recording DVDs, change the digital audio output settings (á page 25). PCM Down Conversion: Yes Dolby Digital: PCM DTS Digital Surround: Off MPEG : PCM Only DVD-RV41 for all regions and DVD-RV31 for the United RQT5869 Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia and N.Z.
Glossary Bitstream I/P/B This is the digital form of multiple channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 chan- MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with nel) before it is decoded into its various channels. DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types. I: Intra coded picture (I-picture) Dolby Digital This is the standard picture and is a complete picture in itself.
If you have connected this unit to other equipment through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal, speakers. ensure you have selected the correct settings for “Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital Surround” and “MPEG” in the SETUP screen’s Audio menu. Only DVD-RV41 for all regions and DVD-RV31 for the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia and N.Z. RQT5869...
Picture Picture distorted during search. The picture will be somewhat distorted at times: This is normal. No picture. Ensure that the equipment is connected properly. Make sure the television is on. Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. The picture shown on the Go to the Video menu in the SETUP screen, and change “TV Aspect”...
Specifications Power supply: RGB video output: AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz R output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz G output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Power consumption: 14 W B output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Dimensions: 430 (W) 247 (D) 82 (H) mm Output connector: (excluding protrusions) Number of connectors:...