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DV-D6500
DVD Player
V I D E O
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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D00697100A
Introduction
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6
Getting started
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Basic operations
Advanced
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operations
MP3 disc
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playback
JPEG disc
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playback
Changing the
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initial settings
Additional
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Page 1: Dvd Player
» DV-D6500 DVD Player V I D E O OWNER’S MANUAL Ü The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert ÿ the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. -
Page 2: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers) DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: … Read all of these Instructions. … Save these Instructions for later use. … Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio equipment. 1) Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2) Retain Instructions —... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Supplied accessories...2 Notes on handling ...3 Important cautions...3 Safety precautions ...3 About discs ...4 Playable disc types...4 Non-playable discs...4 Audio formats...4 Disc structure...5 Video CDs and SVCDs with Playback Control function ...5 Care and handling of discs...5 Getting started Connections ...6 Before making any connections ...6... -
Page 5: R6P(Sum-3)/Aa(15F) Battery (X
Introduction Supplied accessories • Audio/video cable (Yellow/White/Red) (x 1) • Component video cable (Red/Green/Blue) (x 1) • Remote Control Unit (x 1) • R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) battery (x 2) • Instruction manual (x 1) • AC power cord (x 1) English... -
Page 6: Notes On Handling
Introduction Notes on handling Important cautions Installation of the unit • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (between 5 C and 35 • Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV. •... -
Page 7: About Discs
About discs Playable disc types Playable and non-playable disc types are as follows: DVD VIDEO SVCD Video CD V I D E O The DVD Logo is a trademark. • CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded with the Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD, MP3 or JPEG format can be played back, though some may not be played back because of the disc characteristics or recording condition. -
Page 8: Disc Structure
Introduction Disc structure (For DVD VIDEO) A DVD VIDEO disc is comprised of "titles" and each title may be divided into some "chapters". For example, if a DVD VIDEO disc contains some movies, each movie may have its own title number, and each movie may be divided into some chapters. -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting started Connections *Before using the unit, you have to connect the unit to a TV and/or amplifier. Before making any connections • Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. • Connect VIDEO OUT of the unit directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the unit to a TV via a VCR may cause a monitor problem when playing back a copy-protected disc. - Page 10 Getting started Connection to a TV equipped with component jacks You can enjoy high picture quality by connecting the unit's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of your TV with the video cables. Blue Green The unit White •...
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Page 11: To Connect To A Stereo Audio Amplifier/Receiver
DVD VIDEO disc in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, use the interlace scan mode. To check the compatibility of your TV set, contact your local TASCAM/TEAC customer service center. To connect to a stereo audio amplifier/receiver You can enjoy high-quality audio by connecting the unit's audio output to your amplifier or receiver. -
Page 12: To Connect To Digital Audio Device
Getting started To connect to digital audio device You can enhance the sound quality by connecting either of the unit's DIGITAL OUT jacks to the digital input of an amplifier, etc. by using an optical or a coaxal digital cable (optional). The digital audio signal from a disc is directly transferred. -
Page 13: Using The Remote Control Unit
Using the remote control unit Using the remote control, you can operate not only all the functions of the unit but also basic functions of your TV and amplifier/receiver. To install batteries in the remote control unit The battery compartment is located on the back of the remote control unit. -
Page 14: To Use The Remote Control Unit For Tv Operation
Getting started To use the remote control unit for TV operation You can operate your TV from the remote control unit. Setting the remote control signal for operating your TV TV STANDBY/ON ENTER Set the TV - DVD switch to "TV". Hold down TV/VIDEO - CANCEL until step 4 is finished. -
Page 15: Basic Operations
Basic operations In the following description, we assume that the buttons on the remote control unit are mainly used, however, you may use the corresponding buttons on the front panel if available. NOTE Make sure that the TV - DVD switch on the remote control unit is set to "DVD" when using the and numeric buttons for controlling the unit. -
Page 16: The Initial Setup Before Using The Unit
Basic operations The initial setup before using the unit We recommend you to set the display language, TV monitor type and digital output before using the unit, depending on circumstances, by following the procedure below. See "Changing the initial settings" on and after page 47 for details about each setting item. Press CHOICE for a few seconds to bring up the first page of the DVD PLAYER SET UP display. -
Page 17: Basic Playback
Basic playback This section describes basic operations for playback of DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD and SVCD discs. For MP3 and JPEG disc playback, see the separate chapter on and after pages 39 and 42. OPEN/CLOSE Á ª π Inserting and removing discs Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. -
Page 18: To Start Playback
Basic operations To start playback Press Á. The unit starts playback from the beginning. About screen saver function • A television monitor screen may be burned out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the unit automatically activates the screen saver function if a static picture, such as an on-screen display or menu, is displayed for over 5 minutes. -
Page 19: Resuming Playback
Resuming playback The unit can memorizes the position on a disc where you interrupt playback, and resume playback from that position later. There are two resume modes (DISC RESUME and ON) you can set on the preference display. See page 52 for details about how to set the resume mode. -
Page 20: To Resume Playback
Basic operations To resume playback When the resume mode is set to "DISC RESUME" ≠ While stopped, or no disc is inserted Press OPEN/CLOSE to insert a disc whose interrupted position is memorized. After loading the disc, the display window on the front panel shows "----RESUME." If a disc for which you want to resume playback is already set in the disc tray, you need not to follow the step 1. -
Page 21: Variable Speed Playback
Variable speed playback You can play back slowly or fast, or advance a picture frame by frame. To advance or reverse playback rapidly while monitoring ≠ During playback Method 1 (from the remote control unit only) Press Ô or . Each press of Ô... -
Page 22: To Locate The Beginning Of The Scene Or Song
Basic operations To locate the beginning of the scene or song You can locate the desired title or chapter (for DVD VIDEO), or track (for Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD) from which the unit starts playback. Numeric buttons To locate a desired selection using  or ¯ ≠... -
Page 23: Other Convenient Functions
NOTES • You can also specify the desired title during DVD VIDEO playback. See page 23 for details. • During DVD VIDEO playback, if a menu is shown on the TV screen, the numeric buttons may be used for selecting an item in the menu. -
Page 24: To Move Back The Playback Position While Dvd Video Playback [One Touch Replay Function]
Basic operations The indication on the rightmost of the status bar shows the unit's transport status as follows: Icon Status Appears in the playback mode. Appears in the stop mode. Appears in the pause mode. Appears in the fast forward/backward playback mode. Appears in the slow-motion playback mode. -
Page 25: Advanced Operations
Advanced operations This chapter describes operations for various advanced functions of DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD and SVCD discs. For MP3 and JPEG disc playback, see the separate chapter on and after pages 39 and 42. NOTE Make sure that the TV - DVD switch on the remote control unit is set to "DVD"... -
Page 26: To Specify A Desired Title
Advanced operations Use the numeric buttons to select the desired item. • To select a number between 1 and 10: Press the corresponding button for the number. • To select a number higher than 10: Use the +10 button. Examples: To select 13: +10 →... -
Page 27: To Locate A Desired Scene From The Display [Digest]
Use the numeric buttons (0 to 10) to enter the desired time. The specified time is displayed in the pull-down menu. • "10" button works as "0" and "+10" button is not used with this function. • You can specify the time in hour/minute/second format for DVD VIDEO discs, and in minute/second format for Audio and Video CD/SVCD discs. -
Page 28: Changing The Playback Order
Advanced operations Depending on the disc type and whether the disc is being played back or not, the contents shown on the TV screen differ. Disc type Unit status While stopped During playback VIDEO Video CD/ While stopped or SVCD during playback Use §/¶/Ó/Á... -
Page 29: To Playback In Random Order [Random Playback]
Specify tracks in the desired order using the numeric buttons. • To select a number between 1 and 10: Press the corresponding button for the number. • To select a number higher than 10: Use the +10 button. Examples: To select 13: +10 →... -
Page 30: Repeat Playback
Advanced operations Press ENTER. The unit starts random playback. With a Video CD/SVCD disc, the menu bar is automatically dismissed. While random playback, the RANDOM indicator lights in the display window on the front panel. After playing all tracks of the disc, the unit stops the disc and quits the random mode. -
Page 31: To Repeat A Desired Part [A-B Repeat Playback]
NOTES • You can also select the repeat mode via the menu bar. See pages 36 and 37. • When the program playback mode is active with an Audio CD, Video CD or SVCD, the repeat mode changes in the same manner. Note that, however, in the "... -
Page 32: Changing The Language, Sound And Scene Angle
Advanced operations Changing the language, sound and scene angle With some DVD VIDEO discs, you can choose a desired subtitle language and/or audio language/sound, as well as a desired camera angle. Similarly, you can choose a desired audio channel (or channel combination) of a Video CD/SVCD disc, as well as a subtitle channel of an SVCD disc. -
Page 33: To Change The Audio Language Or Sound [Audio]
To change the audio language or sound [AUDIO] Available : By audio selection, you can choose the audio language of movies or enjoy KARAOKE with or without the vocal. • At the beginning of the part where multiple audio sounds are recorded, appears on the TV screen (except when the "ON SCREEN GUIDE"... -
Page 34: To Select A Scene Angle Of Dvd Video [Angle]
Advanced operations To select a scene angle of DVD VIDEO [ANGLE] You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD VIDEO disc contains "multi-angle" parts, where multiple cameras were used to shoot the same scene from different angles. •... -
Page 35: Special Picture Playback And Picture/Sound Effect
Special picture playback and picture/sound effect You can see continuous still pictures or zoom in (or out) the picture. You can also adjust the picture character, as well as simulate surround sound using a stereo system. To display continuous still pictures [STROBE] Available : …... -
Page 36: To Adjust The Picture Character [Fvpp]
Advanced operations To adjust the picture character [FVPP] Available : The FVPP (Fine Video Picture Processor) function allows you to adjust the picture character according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preferences. ENTER … During playback Press FVPP. The FVPP mode selection window appears on the TV screen. -
Page 37: To Simulate Surround Sound [3D-Ssp]
To simulate surround sound [3D SSP] Using the 3D SSP function, you can get a simulated surround effect from your stereo system. 3D SSP … During playback Press 3D SSP. The 3D SSP window appears on the TV screen. Select the desired mode by using Ó/Á. Each time you press the button, the 3D SSP mode changes as follows: ACTION... -
Page 38: Menu Bar Functions
Advanced operations Menu bar functions This section describes the functions you can perform via the menu bar. The available menu bar functions differ depending on the disc type. To bring up the menu bar … When a disc is inserted Press ON SCREEN. -
Page 39: Menu Bar Functions For Dvd Video
Menu bar functions for DVD VIDEO TITLE 33 CHAP 33 TOTAL 1:25:58 8.5Mbps O F F CHAP. Selected Icon Press ENTER to select the time mode among the followings. Time mode selection TOTAL (During playback only) • TOTAL:Current title elapsed time Selects the time mode shown in •... -
Page 40: Menu Bar Functions For Audio Cd/Video Cd/Svcd
Advanced operations Selected Icon Angle selection (during playback only) Selects a desired scene angle in the multi-angle part. Menu bar functions for Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD TRACK 33 PROG. RND. TRACK 33 PROG. RND. TRACK 33 O F F PROG. RND. Selected Icon Press ENTER to select the time mode among the followings. - Page 41 Selected Icon 1 Press ENTER to activate random playback. 5 5 5 5 RND. (See page 26 for details.) Random (While stopped only) Activates random playback. 1 Press ENTER to open the pull-down window. 6 6 6 6 2 Use §/¶ to select a desired audio channel(s). Audio selection 3 Press ENTER to playback with the selected (During Video CD/SVCD playback...
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Page 42: Mp3 Disc Playback
MP3 disc playback The unit can play back MP3 files on a private CD-R/RW disc or commercial CD. We refer to a disc that contains MP3 file as an "MP3 disc" in this manual. Though available functions with MP3 discs are limited, operations for the available functions are similar to those with Audio CD discs. -
Page 43: Selecting The Desired Group And Track
• TheÓ/Ábuttons work the same as theÂ/¯ button. NOTES • The current Group and Track number are shown on the display window in the following manner. LPCM VCDVD GROUP TITLE TRACK CHAP MPEG DOLBY PROGRAM DIGITAL RANDOM Current Group Current number Track •... -
Page 44: Direct Selection
MP3 disc playback Direct selection You can select a desired Group directly by specifying the Group number. ≠ During playback or while stopped Press TITLE/GROUP. "--" is shown in the Group display area of the display window. (Example for the indication of window) LPCM VCDVD GROUP... -
Page 45: Jpeg Disc Playback
JPEG disc playback The unit can play back JPEG files on a private CD-R/RW disc. We refer to a disc that contains JPEG files as a "JPEG disc" in this manual. Note that, if a disc contains both of MP3 and JPEG files, you can only play back files of either type selected by the MP3/JPEG setting in the PICTURE preference display (See page 50). -
Page 46: Basic Operations
JPEG disc playback Basic operations To see a desired picture When loading a JPEG disc, after the disc contents are read, the JPEG CONTROL display automatically appears on the TV screen. JPEG CONTROL Group : 01 / 10 File : 01 / 06 (Total 28) spring begonia.jpg sumer... -
Page 47: To Zoom In/Out The Picture [Zoom]
To zoom in/out the picture [ZOOM] ≠ During JPEG picture is shown on the TV screen Press ZOOM + or –. The unit zooms in by pressing ZOOM + or zooms out by pressing ZOOM –. Each time you press ZOOM +, the magnification is doubled (up to x 1024). -
Page 48: Selecting The Start Point Of The Slide Show
JPEG disc playback Selecting the start point of the slide show From the JPEG CONTROL display ≠ During JPEG CONTROL display is shown Make sure that the black (cursor) bar is in the left (Group) column. If it is in the right column, press Ó to move it to the left column. -
Page 49: Repeat Function
Repeat function In the slide-show mode, you can repeat playback of JPEG files in a Group or on the disc. REPEAT ≠ During playback or while stopped Press REPEAT. Pressing REPEAT switches the repeat mode. If you press REPEAT while stopped, you need to press to start repeat playback. -
Page 50: Changing The Initial Settings
Changing the initial settings NOTE Make sure that the TV - DVD switch on the remote control unit is set to "DVD" when using the §/¶/Ó/Á and numeric buttons for controlling the unit. Selecting preferences This chapter refers to the settings which are already made when you purchase the unit (when the machine is shipped from the factory). -
Page 51: Language Page
LANGUAGE page LANGUAGE MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE ENGLISH SUBTITLE ENGLISH ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT USE §¶˙¥ TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXET, PRESS CHOICE. ENTER Menu item MENU LANGUAGE You can select the default menu language to be displayed if it is contained on a DVD VIDEO disc. -
Page 52: Picture Page
Changing the initial settings PICTURE page PICTURE MONITOR TYPE 4:3 L.B. PROGRESSIVE MODE AUTO SCREEN SAVER MP3/JPEG SELECT USE §¶˙¥ TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXET, PRESS CHOICE. ENTER Menu item MONITOR TYPE You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you playback DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide screen televisions. -
Page 53: Audio Page
Menu item SCREEN SAVER You can select the screen saver function ON or OFF. See page 15 for details about screen saver function. MP3/JPEG The unit can playback MP3 and JPEG files recorded on a CD-R/CD- RW disc, however, if a disc contains both of MP3 and JPEG files, you can only playback files of either type selected by this menu item. - Page 54 Changing the initial settings Menu item ANALOG DOWN MIX To playback a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio correctly, this setting must be properly made according to your audio system. D. RANGE COMPRESSION When enjoying a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with the Dolby Digital format at low or middle volume, this setting makes you hear sound...
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Page 55: Others Page
OTHERS page OTHERS RESUME ON SCREEN GUIDE AUTO STANDBY PARENTAL LOCK SELECT USE §¶˙¥ TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM ENTER TO EXET, PRESS CHOICE. Menu item RESUME You can select the resume playback mode. ON SCREEN GUIDE The unit can display "on-screen guide"... -
Page 56: Limiting Playback By Children
Changing the initial settings Limiting playback by children This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which contain 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. -
Page 57: To Change The Settings [Parental Lock]
While points [LEVEL], press ENTER to bring up the pull-down menu. In the pull-down menu, “NONE” and level "1" through "8" are available. "NONE" does not restrict playback. Level "1" is the strictest level. Discs rated higher than the selected level are restricted. -
Page 58: To Temporarily Release The Parental Lock [Parental Lock]
Changing the initial settings To change the "COUNTORY CODE" or "LEVEL", press ENTER to bring up the associated pull-down menu while the appropriate item. To select the item to be set, use §/¶ when no pull- down menu is shown. Use §/¶... -
Page 59: Additional Information
Additional information Names of parts and controls Refer to the corresponding pages indicated in () for details. Front panel 1 1 1 1 STANDBY/ON button (12) 2 2 2 2 STANDBY indicator (9, 12) 3 3 3 3 Disc tray (14, 16, 17) 4 4 4 4 OPEN/CLOSE button (14, 16, 17) 5 5 5 5 ª... -
Page 60: Remote Control Unit
Additional information Remote control unit 1 1 1 1 OPEN/CLOSE button (14, 16, 17) 2 2 2 2 Numeric buttons 3 3 3 3 RETURN button (23) 4 4 4 4 TOP MENU button (22) 5 5 5 5 Cursor selection (§Up, ¶ Down) - CH (+/–) buttons (11) 6 6 6 6 Cursor selection (Ó... -
Page 61: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious. Please go through the following list before requesting service. Symptom Power does not come on. Symptom The remote control unit does not work. The TV/VIDEO - CANCEL, §/¶/Ó/Á or numeric buttons do not work. - Page 62 Additional information Symptom No picture is displayed on the monitor. No picture is displayed on the monitor or the screen is blurred or divided into two parts. A picture is noisy or blurred. A picture does not fit the television screen. The upper and lower parts of the preference display are cut off when using wide-aspect TV.
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Page 63: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Question Can I play back DVD VIDEO and Video CD purchased abroad? Can I play back a DVD VIDEO disc without any Region Code number? Can I play back a CD-R/RW disc with still pictures in other than the JPEG format? Can I play back audio on a disc labeled "Dolby Digital EX"? -
Page 64: Audio Characteristics
Additional information Specifications *Specifications and appearance subject to change without prior notice. General Readable discs: DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD Video format: NTSC, 525i (Interlaced scan)/525p (Progressive scan) selectable Other Power requirements: AC 120 V Power consumption: 14 W (POWER ON), 1.3 W (STANDBY mode) Mass: 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs) Dimensions (W x H x D):... -
Page 65: Appendix A: Country Code List For Parental Lock
Appendix A: Country code list for Parental Lock This list is used for the Parental Lock operation. For details, see page 53. Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania AM Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia AW Aruba... -
Page 66: Appendix B: Glossary
Additional information Appendix B: Glossary 480i/480p Indicates the number of scan lines and scanning format of an image signal. 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlace format, and 480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format. Aspect ratio A ratio which defines the shape of the rectangular picture in a TV. - Page 67 Letter box A type of picture playback with the normal (4:3) TV screen. Black bars are shown at the top and bottom of the image to allow playing of wide-screen (16:9) DVD movie without cutting off any sides of the image on a 4:3 TV.
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Page 68: Appendix C: Index
Appendix C: Index Numerics 3D SSP ... 34, 51 525i ... 6, 7, 59, 61 525p ... 7, 62 A-B repeat ... 28, 36, 37 Angle ... 15, 17, 29, 31, 37 Audio language ... 15, 29, 30, 36, 48 Auto standby ...
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