Denon DVM-1800 Operating Instructions Manual

Denon DVM-1800 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 DVD VIDEO AUTO CHANGER DVM-1800 IRATING INSTRUCTIONS IDE D’EMPLOI FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 6-PAGE POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE 62 - PAGE 117...
  • Page 2: Important To Safety

    In order to prevent electrrc shock, do not open the top cover. subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not If problems occur, contact your DENON DEALER. cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 3. Do not place anything inside...
  • Page 3 FRONT PANEL PANNEAU AVANT REAR PANEL PANNEAU ARRIERE...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions - All the safety and operating Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or instructions should be read before the appliance pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying operated.
  • Page 5 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION Do not let forergn objects in the set. Keep the set free from moisture, water, Ne pas laisser des objets &rangers dans and dust. I’appareil. Proteger I’apparerl contre I’humrdrte. I’eau et iapoussrere. Avord high temperatures.
  • Page 6 High precision 96 kHz 24-bit D/A converter output. When a Dolby Digital decoder is connected, the The DVM-1800 is equipped with a 24-bit D/A converter three-dimensional sense and positioning of the sound is recreated extremely naturally, resulting in a strong sense for faithful D/A conversion of the high quality 24-bit data.
  • Page 7 High picture quality thanks to a IO-bit video Many convenient functions converter Multiple audio function (I) The 8-bit/l3.5 MHz brightness and color component Selection of up to 8 audio languages. signals recorded on DVDs are expanded to IO-bit/27 (The number of languages offered differs from DVD to MHz signals and requantized, leaving room to spare in DVD.) the processing...
  • Page 8 2 DISCS The types of discs listed on the table below can be used on the DVM-1800 The marks are indicated on the disc labels or jackets. W The following types of discs cannot be played on the Usable Mark...
  • Page 9: Cautions On Handling Discs

    Note, however, that discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, Do not bend discs. hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played on the DVM-1800. Do not Do not heat discs. attempt to play such discs, as they may damage the player.
  • Page 10 Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly, L (left) to L, R (right) to R. Use the included video/audio cord to connect the TV’s video input connectors and audio input connector to the DVM-1800’s video output connectors and audio output connector...
  • Page 11 NOTES: Connect the DVM-1800’s video outputs to the TV either directly or Some discs contain copy prohibit signals. If such discs are played through an AV amplifier. Do not connect it via a VCR (video vra a VCR, the copy prohibit system may cause disturbance in the cassette recorder).
  • Page 12 When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS are played, Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream signals are output from the DVD player’s digital audio output connectors. If a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder is connected, you can achieve sound with the power and sense of presence of a movie theater or concert hall. DVM-1800 Digital audio input Center speaker connector (COAXIAL)
  • Page 13 W Sound output from the DVM-1800’s digital audio output connectors Disc played Audro recording format Sound output Dolby Drgrtal bitstream (I to 312 1 channels) or PCM (48 kHz/lG bit) (2 channels). (NOTE 1, 2) Dolby Digital * Select with the “Drgrtal Audio Output” default setting. (See page 55.)
  • Page 14 Place the subwoofer as close possible to the front center. Adjust the volume of the subwoofer to suit your preference. Stereo component NOTE: Use commercially available 75 n/ohm pin-plug cord to connect the DVM-1800’s video out connector to the TV or monitor.
  • Page 15: Part Names And Functions

    Connect these to the input connectors of an amplifier, etc., This button is also used to select the next disc, in the normal to hear the sound of the DVM-1800 over the speakers play continuously.
  • Page 16 Play Indicator r Source Indicators 1 These Indicate the type of drsc currently playing. IT\’ DVD VIDEO CD’ DISC TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX Music calendar Proqram’lndrcator The title/chapter number *The title and elapsed track displayed here for DVDs, the trme are displayed here durrnq track number for video and playback.
  • Page 17: Remote Control Unit

    6 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT W The DVM-1800 can be controlled from a distance using the included remote control unit CRC-545). 0 Remove the remote control unit’s rear cover. Cautions On Batteries Use batteries (“AA” (R6P)) in this remote control unit.
  • Page 18 V.S.S. button FL DISPLAY button OPEN/CLOSE button Sets the vrrtual surround sound. Press this to display audio information on (Functions when playing DVDs currently playing disc on the recorded in Dolby Digital with [ fluorescent display. two or more channels.) Press this to clear numbers that you have POWER button Press this to switch the power between...
  • Page 19: Loading Discs

    DISC NOTES: Do not move the DVM-1800 while a disc is playing. Doing so may scratch the disc. For discs on which both sides can be played, load the disc wrth the side you want to play facing down. @ Turn on the power.
  • Page 20 How to load a disc Make sure the drawer is completely open. Hold the disc by the edges and place it on the disc tray. (Do not touch the signal surface, i.e., the glossy side.) Set the disc properly in the tray according to its size. Set 8 cm discs in the center hole.
  • Page 21 8 PLAYBACK Turn on the power. The power indicator lights and the power turns on. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. Main unit Remote control unit Set the disc to be played in the front srde tray. Press the PLAY button.
  • Page 22 Press the OPEN/CLOSE (A) button again to close the drawer. Always press the STOP button if you do not want to keep playing If 8 appears on the TV screen while buttons are being operated, the disc. that operation is not possible on the DVM-1800 or with that disc.
  • Page 23 Cancelling the RESUME function will also clear the chapter preview functron. The chapter preview function may not work wrth some DVDs. After 30 mtnutes in the stop mode, the DVM-1800’s power automatically turns off and the standby mode is set. (Auto Power Off)
  • Page 24 Press the button for the number of the desired disc (I to 5) Remote control unit Press the number of the desired chapter or track (0 to 9 and 210 button). Press the DISC SKIP button. The carousel in the dreamer turns and the disc on the next tray is played. For example, if disc number 3 was playing, the disc switch to disc number 4, and if disc number 5 was playing, the disc switches to disc number 1.
  • Page 25 - SKIP - During playback, press one of the skip buttons. : Reverse direction : Forward directron A number of chapters or tracks equal to the number of times the button IS pressed is skipped. When the skip back button is pressed once, the pickup returns to the beginning Marn unrt Remote control unit of the currently playing chapter or track.
  • Page 26: Using The Gui Screens

    USING THE GUI SCREENS Use this function to display and change information on the disc (titles, chapters, time, audio, subtitles, angles, etc.) and on the player (repeat, play mode, markers, etc.) In the play or stop mode, press the DISPLAY button. The GUI (Graphical User Interface) screen appears.
  • Page 27 Use the + and ) cursor buttons to select the item you wish to change. The selected item is displayed with a yellow frame. Remote control unit Use the A and 7 cursor buttons to change the item. Some changes are effective immediately.
  • Page 28 H For video and music CDs Change the title No. by using the cursor buttons (A, v) Track No. or the numerrc buttons and press the ENTER button. Change the mode by using the cursor buttons (A. VI Left channel sound is output from the speaker CL). and Audio mode rrght channel sound from the speaker (R).
  • Page 29 Press the ENTER button during play and press the ENTER button agarn at the preferred point to store a marker. (Marker no. is drsplayed instead of “*“.) Markers To recall a marker, select the preferred marker no. by usrng the cursor buttons (4, ,) and enter the selection using the cursor button (A). To clear a marker, select the preferred marker no.
  • Page 30 the cursor button (4). Rapid reverse Rapid advance Press the cursor button (4) Press the cursor button (k). Play Press the cursor button (v) NOTES: Each time the cursor button (4, W is pressed, the speed of rapid reverse/advance and slow-motion play increases up to 5 steps. The figures appearing at both ends of the shuttle screen stand for the maximum speeds of rapid reverse and rapid advance.
  • Page 31: Marking Scenes You Want To See Again

    10 MARKING SCENES YOU WANT TO SEE AGAIN n Set marks at scenes you want to see agarn so that you can start playback from the marked position whenever you want. During playback, press the MARKER button. The marker screen appears. “x”...
  • Page 32: Playing Repeatedly

    11 PLAYING REPEATEDLY H Use this function to play your favorite audio or video sections repeatedly. During playback, press the REPEAT button. @ For DVDs (When the display’s DVD indicator is lit.) Normal playback REPEAT CHAP ----) Chapter repeated (During playback only) REPEAT (During playback only) TITLE...
  • Page 33 REPEAT During playback, press the A-B button. This sets start point A. REPEAT Press the A-B button again This sets end pornt B, and repeat playback of the A-B section starts. * To return to normal playback: Press the A-B REPEAT button untrl the display’s “REPEAT” indicator turns off. NOTES: A-B repeat play does not work with an interactive DVD.
  • Page 34: Playing Tracks In The Desired Order

    12 PLAYING TRACKS IN THE DESIRED ORDER W Use this function with video and music CDs to play the tracks in the desired order. (This function will not work for DVDs.) W Up to 32 tracks can be set in a program. -c-----l In the stop mode, press the PROG/DIRECT button on the remote control unit.
  • Page 35: Playing The Tracks In Random Order

    NOTES: The programmed track numbers on the drsc of the displayed disc number appear lit on the music calendar. Programming is not possible for DVDs. The PROG/DIRECT button does not function when DVDs are loaded in all five trays. The PROG/DIRECT button does not function during normal playback or programmed playback. The PROG/DIRECT button does not function when the tray IS open and neither the DVD, the VIDEO CD nor the CD indicator is lit.
  • Page 36: Using The Multiple Audio, Subtitle And Angle Functions

    14 USING THE MULTIPLE AUDIO, SUBTITLE AND ANGLE FUNCTIONS With DVDs containing multiple audio language signals, the audio language can be switched during playback. AUDIO During playback, press the AUDIO button. The current audio language number is displayed. If no audio language is recorded on the disc, “- -” is displayed. Remote control unit Use the A and 7 cursor buttons to select the desired language.
  • Page 37 AUDIO Press the AUDIO button during play. Remote control unit Press the cursor buttons (A.7, 4, ,I until the preferred setting selected. DVD Karaoke (Solo) (4, b) ---(OFF) -ON DVD Karaoke (Duet) 14, F) ---(OFF)- I+2 (ON)---+ VI (ON)---+ V2 (ON) Video CD (A, ‘I) Remote control unit ---LPI--W...
  • Page 38 With DVDs containing multiple subtitle language signals, the subtitle language can be switched during playback During playback, press the SUBTITLE button. The current subtitle language number is displayed. If no subtitles are recorded on the disc, “- -” is displayed. Remote control unit Use the A and 7 cursor buttons to select the desired language.
  • Page 39 H With DVDs containrng multiple angle signals, the angle can be switched during playback. ANGLE During playback, press the ANGLE button The current angle number is displayed. T--l Remote control unit Use the A and 7 cursor buttons or the number buttons to select the desired angle.
  • Page 40 W This player can reproduce a virtual surround sound effect which provides sound as if heard from the front speakers located at the horizontally further position or heard from nonexistent speakers even when only a 2-channel stereo system is connected [for playback of Dolby Digital DVD software (2ch and above) only].
  • Page 41: Using The Menus

    USING THE MENUS n For DVDs containrng multiple titles, the desired title can be selected and played from the top menu Example: During playback, press the TOP MENU button. The top menu appears. If the TOP MENU button IS pressed again, the disc returns to the point at which the title menu was called out and playback resumes from that point.
  • Page 42 n Some DVDs include special menus called DVD menus. For example, DVDs with complex contents may contain guide menus, and DVDs with multiple languages may contain audio and subtitle language menus. These menus are called “DVD menus”. Here we describe the general procedure for using DVD I menus Example: During playback, press the MENU button.
  • Page 43: Changing The Default Settings

    16 CHANGING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS H The default values preset upon shipment from the factory can be changed. The default settings are retained until they are agaln changed, even if the power is turned off. In the stop mode, press the SET UP button. The default setting screen appears.
  • Page 44 See page 43. Use the A and v cursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press the ENTER button. Remote control unrt 1. Audio Use this to set the language of the sound output from the speakers. 2. Subtitle Use this to set the language of the subtitles displayed on the TV.
  • Page 45 1. English (Factory default) Select thus to display the menus in English. Select this to display the menus in French. Select this to drsplay the menus in Spanish. 5. Other + + + + Select this to display the menus in a language other than the ones above.
  • Page 46 If a rating of Level 7 or lower has been selected, use the number buttons to input a 4-digit password, then press the ENTER button. * Do not forget the password. * Once locked, the setting cannot be changed without inputting correct password.
  • Page 47 2. When playback is restricted (Level 0 to 7) Remote control unrt Use the number buttons to Input the correct password, then press the ENTER button. Press number button “1 “, then press the ENTER button. The screen in step 1 on page 43 reappears. @To change the password: Press number button “2”.
  • Page 48 Use the A and v cursor buttons to select “3 Menu Language”, then press the ENTER button. 1. English (Factory default) Remote control mt Select this to set the language used for the default setting screen and the “PLAY” and other messages displayed on the TV screen to English. the “PLAY”...
  • Page 49 Press the cursor buttons ( A, 7 ) to select the preferred item and press Remote control unit 1. On-Screen Messages To select whether “Play”, “Still” and other displays are displayed or 2. Color and Position To select the color (Blue/Violet/Green) and posltion (abovekllghtly below) of “Play”, ”...
  • Page 50 The settings are completed, and the screen in step 1 on page 43 reappears. $ To return to the previous menu screen: Press the RETURN button. * To exit the default settings: Press the SET UP button. NOTE: is selected, “Play”, ” Still” and other displays as well as On-Screen Menu Icons will be displayed at a little lower positron When than the factory setting.
  • Page 51 Use the A and V cursor buttons to select the desrred screen brightness, then press the ENTER button. 1. Bright (Factory default) The display rndrcations are always brrght. The display indications are always dim. 1 Disc Languages The settings are completed, and the screen in step 1 on page 43 7 Digital Audio Output...
  • Page 52 See page 43. Use the A and v cursor buttons to select “6 TV Aspect”, then press the ENTER button. @ 4:3 (Factory default) Select this when a conventional size TV is connected. (Factory preset) The video material formatted in the Pan &...
  • Page 53 The settings are completed, and the screen in step 1 on page 43 reappears. 9 Other Settings * To return to the previous menu screen: Press the RETURN button. * To exit the default settings: Press the SET UP button.
  • Page 54 Concerning images which appear on the TV screen (aspect ratios of the screen) Images which appear on the TV screen differ depending on the type of software and the TV set connected. TV set connected (Screen mode) 16:9 (“FULL” mode) 16:9 (“ZOOM”...
  • Page 55 See page 43. Use the A and 7 cursor buttons to select “7 Drgrtal Audio Output”, then press the ENTER button. 1. PCM Down Conversion To select whether digital audro converted to 48 kHz/lG bit is output from the optical/coaxial drgital audio output connector or no digital audio Remote control unrt is output during playback of the DVD recorded in Linear PCM of 96 kHz.
  • Page 56 @When “3 DTS Digital Surround” is selected 1. Off (Factory default) No digital audio is output during playback of the DVD recorded in DTS. 2. Bitstream (NOTE 1) DTS bitstream is output during playback of the DVD recorded in DTS. Select this setting when the player is connected to the DTS decoder.
  • Page 57 See page 43. Use the A and v cursor buttons‘ to select “9 Other Settings”, then press the ENTER button. ENTER IENTER) 1. Still Mode Use this to reduce fluttering of the picture when playing still pictures. 2. Audio during search Use this to set whether or not to play the sound during the search Remote control unit...
  • Page 58 @I When “4 D.Range Compression” is selected 1. Off (Factory default) Select this for the standard range. Select this to achieve powerful sound even when the volume is low. This setting is suited for watching DVDs late at night with the volume low.
  • Page 59 ---j Abkhazian French ““----r Frlsian Scats Gaelic Guarani Bengali; Bangla Tibetan lndonestan Icelandic I Czech 1 Danish Yiddish ---j j German Javanese -“-“““j 1 Bhutani ---A Greek Greenlandic Cambodian Kannada Korean Kashmir1 Kurdish...
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    If this does not solve the problem, the DVM-1800 may be damaged. Turn off the power, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and contact your store of purchase or nearest DENON sales office.
  • Page 61: Main Specifications

    MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Signal system: NTSC Applicable discs: (I) DVD/video discs l-layer 12 cm single-sided drscs, 2-layer 12 cm single-sided discs, 2-layer 12 cm double-sided discs (I layer per side) l-layer 8 cm single-sided drscs, 2-layer 8 cm single-sided discs, Z-layer 8 cm double-sided discs (I layer per side) (2) Compact drscs (CD-DA, Video CD) 12 cm discs, 8 cm discs...
  • Page 62 NIPPON COLUMBIA CO., LTD. 14-14, AKASAKA 4-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-8011, JAPAN Telephone: (03) 3584-8111 Prlnted m Chlna 511 3644 002 El 007...
  • Page 63: Warranty Registration

    DENON WARRANTY REGISTRATION DATE SOLD SERIAL MODEL DEALER NAME PURCHASER’S NAME DEALER ADDRESS STREET ADDRESS STATE CITY DEALER TELEPHONE PHONE AREA CODE C) What equipment do you plan to Who/What was the greatest influence in your final decision purchase in the next 6 months?
  • Page 64 Please remove the screw underneath before installation. Entfernen Sie vor der Installation die unteren Schrauben. Veuillez retirer les vis du dessous avant I’installation. W Per favore, rimuovete le viti sottostanti prima dell’installazione. Antes de realizar la instalacion, retire 10s tornillos inferiores. W Verwijder voor installatie de schroeven aan de onderzijde.
  • Page 65 Fax: 0222-457679 Transtel-Sabima P.V.B.A. Harmonrestraat 13, 2018 Antwerpen 1, Belgie Tel: 03-237-3607 Belgium Canada Denon Canada Inc. 17 Denison Street, Markham Ontario, Canada L3R 1 B5 Tel: 905-475-4085 Fax: 905-475-4159 China qq$ElB9tB%wf$7%R+~L~ ( ;Its*%%wl$~~~~~L~ 1 ;ll;g%BP’lhAf$j92!fi z$i%i : 100007 @;6 : ( IO) 64015151/64023798...
  • Page 66: Limited Warranty

    DENON’ LIMITED WARRANTY...
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