Marantz DV18mkii User Manual

Marantz DV18mkii User Manual

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ENGLISH
CONGRATULATIONS
FINE MARANTZ PRODUCT.
MARANTZ is on the leading edge of DVD research for
consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest
technological developments.
We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD player.
Thank you for your support.
WARNING:
Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
Do not remove the cover from the equipment.
Do not insert anything into the equipment through the ventilation
holes.
Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands.
Make a space of about 0.1 meter around the unit.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
[For U.S. model]
The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear
panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed
warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your
security.
CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when
shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the
unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic
interference with electric appliances such as radios and
televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for
connections.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate
authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the
equipment.
THX
2
ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS
With their experience in movie making and DVD mastering, Lucasfilm engineers researched the
capabilities of the DVD format. They have identified many key areas of importance within the
DVD player system that are necessary to ensure the highest quality possible for video and audio
playback.
The Home THX DVD specification was created to realize the full potential of the format.
The THX DVD program is a number of technical and performance specifications developed to make
certain that the audio and video quality of every DVD recording is reproduced as accurately as
possible. Thus expoiting the medium's maximum potential.
CAUTION
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
• The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
[For Canadian model]
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
[Pour le modèle Canadien]
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES
NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE
AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
CAUTION:
LASER SAFETY : This unit employs a
LASER. Only a qualified person should
remove the cover or attempt to service
this device, due to possible eye injury.
"CAUTION-USE OF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURE OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE."

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  • Page 1 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE MARANTZ PRODUCT. MARANTZ is on the leading edge of DVD research for consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest technological developments. We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD player.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. • This player is not suitable for commercial use. IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the...
  • Page 3: Features Of This Player

    Compatible with DVD, Video CD and CD formats DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos shown below can be played back on MARANTZ DVD players. For more information on discs compatible with this player, refer to the table below.
  • Page 4: Compatible With A Wide Range Of Dvd Digital Audio Output Formats

    Compatible with a wide range of DVD digital audio output formats DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audio formats (as of October 1998). The digital audio output jacks of this player output Dolby Digital*, DTS**, MPEG, and linear PCM digital bitstreams.
  • Page 5: Play A Disc

    ENGLISH Differences in Disc Composition DVDs are divided into units referred to as titles, and titles are divided into chapters. A DVD which contains a movie may have only one title with many or no chapter divisions. Karaoke DVDs may have many titles, assigning a title to each song on the disc.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Before Using ...8 Checking Accessories ... 8 Preparing the Remote Control ... 8 Names and Functions ...9 Front Panel ... 9 Rear Panel ... 10 Display Window ... 10 Remote Control ... 11 Making Connections ...12 Connecting Your DVD Player ... 12 Audio Connections ...
  • Page 7: Before Using

    ENGLISH Before Using Checking Accessories Please confirm that the following were received with the player. Audio / Video cord Remote Control cord Remote control unit AA/R6P batteries Operating instructions (this manual) Preparing the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the remote control While pushing the tab on the battery compartment cover...
  • Page 8: Names And Functions

    Names and Functions Front Panel V I D E O POWER q DISPLAY (Page 10) w PLAY button (Page 18) e PREVIOUS button (Page 20) r STOP button (Page 21) t NEXT button (Page 20) y PAUSE/STEP button (Page 36) u Power switch (Page 15) PLAY 5.1ch...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    ENGLISH Rear Panel The TV SYSTEM switch is not present on the USA model. q Analog audio out (L/R) jacks (Page 12, 13) w Video out jacks (Page 12, 14) e S Video out jack (Page 14) r COMPONENT Video out jacks (Y/CB/CR) (Page 14) t BITSTREAM/PCM Coaxial digital audio out jack (Page 13)
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote Control OPEN/CLOSE button (Page 18, 21) REPEAT A/B button (Page 38) VIDEO ON/OFF button (Page 46) T-C button (Page 37) TOP MENU button (Page 19) (PAUSE / STEP) button (Page 36) RETURN button (Page 19, 23) (Stop) button (Page 19, 21, 40) (Next) button (Page 19, 20, 39) (Previous) button (Page 19, 20, 39) ANGLE button (Page 28)
  • Page 11: Making Connections

    ENGLISH Making Connections Connecting Your DVD Player Unlike any other audiovisual media format, DVD offers a wide array of audio and video output options which allows playback to be enjoyed in any number of system configurations from a standard TV with stereo audio input to a home theater system with a TV or monitor and full surround sound capabilities.
  • Page 12: Audio Connections

    Audio Connections This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and also analog audio output formats. Digital Audio Connections: You can enjoy the digital audio recorded on DVD discs from both optical digital and coaxial digital output jacks. When making digital audio connections, do not make connections from both the coaxial and optical digital outputs to the same component.
  • Page 13: Video Connections

    S-VIDEO IN System Control Connections REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT jacks By connecting this DVD player to another Marantz audio component using a supplied D-BUS remote control cable, you can remotely operate the components as a single system. • When connecting to component with a remote sensor (such as the SR-14, SR-18, SR-19), be sure to connect the “REMOTE CONTROL IN”...
  • Page 14: Tv System Switch

    TV SYSTEM switch (except for USA model) Video output changes as follows according to the playback disc’s recorded format. NTSC PAL, PAL NTSC conversion is possible on Video CDs. PAL NTSC conversion is not possible on DVDs. When the TV SYSTEM switch is set to the AUTO position, the disc’s format will be output as is.
  • Page 15: Setting The Osd Language

    ENGLISH Press Power button on the front panel. • Press the POWER button on the Front panel to turn the power on, and press it again to turn the power off. Note When it is required to remote control the power mode of this DVD player, be sure to leave this switch in the power on mode.
  • Page 16: Confirming The Settings

    Setting digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or decoder The [Digital Jack] screen establishes whether digital connections have been made to an AV amplifier, receiver, or external decoder. As there are numerous options available, please refer to the instructions supplied with the component the player is connected to determine what digital audio formats can be decoded.
  • Page 17: Getting Started Using Your Dvd Player

    ENGLISH Getting Started Using Your DVD Player Playing DVDs, Video CDs and CDs – DVD/Video CD/CD Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and video on DVDs, be sure that you have either performed the Setup Navigator procedure described in the previous section or made the necessary settings in the Setup screen menus as outlined in the next section to set up the player to correspond to your home system.
  • Page 18: When A Menu Screen Is Displayed

    When a menu screen is displayed Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control (PBC). DVDs often contain extra information that can be accessed in the DVD menu and sometimes makes navigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable as watching the feature presentation.
  • Page 19: Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back

    ENGLISH Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/ Skip Back – DVD/Video CD/CD CLEAR MENU MENU RETURN ENTER NEXT PREV. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO LAST PROGRAM MEMORY CONDITION SETUP DIMMER MEMORY REMOTE CONTROLLER RC7010DV 5.1ch DOWN MIX PROGRESSIVE SURROUND STAND BY SACD VIDEO OFF TITLE TRACK REMAIN...
  • Page 20: Resuming Playback From Where You Stopped

    Resuming playback from where you stopped – DVD/Video CD Use the resume feature to restart playback from the point that the disc was stopped last time. Press STOP 7 7 7 7 7 once. The display shows “RESUME” and the stop position is memorized.
  • Page 21: Adjusting Audio And Video Settings

    ENGLISH Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Using the Setup Screen Menus The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen. These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings. The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual.
  • Page 22: Changing To The Setup Screen "Expert" Menu Mode

    OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO ON/OFF REPEAT RANDOM CLEAR MENU MENU RETURN ENTER ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO LAST PROGRAM MEMORY CONDITION SETUP DIMMER MEMORY REMOTE CONTROLLER RC7010DV Use the cursor buttons (5 5 5 5 5 / ) to select a new setting and press ENTER to set the new setting in memory.
  • Page 23: Setting The Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible With Your Av Component

    ENGLISH Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible with Your AV Component This player is capable of digital audio output for Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, and signals with a sampling rate of 96 kHz. Make settings in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu to reflect the capabilities of the components that you have made digital connections to.
  • Page 24: Digital Out

    MPEG Out This player is capable of outputting the MPEG digital bitstream. When the player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in MPEG decoder, select the [MPEG] setting. Otherwise, select [MPEG 3 3 3 3 3 PCM] to convert the digital signal to the PCM signal, the digital signal output from a CD.
  • Page 25: Setting The Tv Screen Size

    ENGLISH Setting the TV Screen Size The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and high-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio. When viewing software recorded in different aspect ratios, the image’s height to width ratio can be switched to match the TV or monitor being used.
  • Page 26: Selecting Picture Quality Appropriate For Program Content

    Selecting Picture Quality Appropriate for Program Content – DVD/Video CD This lets you select the ideal picture quality for watching movies, animation and other video media. Make changes to the [Picture Quality] setting in the Setup screen Video menu. Audio1 Audio2 Video Language General...
  • Page 27: Viewing From A Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)

    ENGLISH Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) – DVD You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi-angle option. RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE ANGLE PROGRAM SETUP DIMMER REMOTE CONTROLLER RC7010DV Press ANGLE during playback. The camera angle changes each time you press the button. ANGLE : 1/4 »...
  • Page 28: Setting Language And Subtitle Preferences In The Setup Screen Menus

    Setting the Language Options DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio information, which includes the ability to hold up to 8 different language tracks and subtitle information in as many as 32 different languages. This section outlines the variety of audio language and subtitle options available with this player.
  • Page 29: Changing The Audio Language (Multi-Language Function)

    ENGLISH Changing the Audio Language (Multi-Language Function) Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be recorded on DVDs in a number of languages or audio tracks, letting you choose the desired language or audio. OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO ON/OFF REPEAT RANDOM CLEAR MENU MENU...
  • Page 30: Selecting A Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles)

    Selecting a Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) – DVD You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them. OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO ON/OFF REPEAT RANDOM CLEAR MENU MENU RETURN ENTER SUBTITLE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO LAST PROGRAM...
  • Page 31 ENGLISH When “Other” is selected When you want to select one of the 136 languages as the main audio language, follow the steps below when the following screen appears. A language code list can be found on page 49. Audio1 Audio2 Video Language General...
  • Page 32 Selecting a DVD menu language preference In addition to containing different audio languages, DVD may also contain menu screens in different languages as well. Setting a DVD language preference, sets the selected language as a default when DVDs with menu information in that language are encountered.
  • Page 33: Advanced Functions

    ENGLISH Advanced Functions This player is compatible with DVD, Video CD, and CD disc formats. Users already familiar with Video CD or CD will already be familiar with some of the functions the player is capable of performing. With DVD, an even greater number of possibilities and functions are available.
  • Page 34: Changing The Background Color Of The Screen

    Setting the Parental Lock level Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket or accompanying documentation. If you use the Condition Memory function to save the settings for a particular disc, the Parental Lock level is saved as well.
  • Page 35: Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback

    ENGLISH Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame. OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO ON/OFF REPEAT RANDOM CLEAR MENU MENU RETURN ENTER PAUSE...
  • Page 36: Searching For A Title, Chapter, Track, Or Location On A Disc

    Searching for a Title, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc – DVD/Video CD/CD This player offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD, Video CD, or CD. Using SEARCH MODE, you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD, tracks on a Video CD or CD, and even select the point in time to start playback.
  • Page 37: Repeat Play

    ENGLISH Repeat Play – DVD/Video CD/CD You can repeat an entire title, chapter or track, or just a part. OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO ON/OFF REPEAT (PEPEAT) A-B MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE PROGRAM CONDITION SETUP DIMMER REMOTE CONTROLLER RC7010DV Repeat play of a chapter/track Press REPEAT once during playback of the chapter or track you want to repeat.
  • Page 38: Random Play

    Random Play – DVD/Video CD/CD Play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order. OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO ON/OFF REPEAT RANDOM RANDOM CLEAR CLEAR MENU MENU ENTER RETURN ENTER PLAY NEXT PREV. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO LAST PROGRAM MEMORY CONDITION SETUP DIMMER MEMORY REMOTE CONTROLLER...
  • Page 39: Playback In A Desired Order (Program Play)

    ENGLISH Playback in a Desired Order (Program Play) – DVD/Video CD/CD The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and similarly the tracks on a Video CD or CD can be arranged to play in the order you want. Programming DVDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized.
  • Page 40: Additional Programming Options

    Programming Video CDs, CDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO ON/OFF REPEAT RANDOM CLEAR MENU MENU RETURN ENTER ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO LAST PROGRAM MEMORY CONDITION SETUP DIMMER MEMORY REMOTE CONTROLLER RC7010DV Press PROGRAM. The program screen appears.
  • Page 41 ENGLISH To make a program of your favorite parts of a disc as it plays – DVD/Video CD/CD With this player, it is possible to make a program as you watch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to a CD. Press and hold PROGRAM for at least 2 seconds at any point during playback of a title, chapter, or track you want to program, and it will be made into...
  • Page 42: Continuing Playback From A Specified Location (Last Memory)

    Continuing Playback from a Specified Location (Last Memory) – DVD/Video CD The Last Memory function is convenient when you want to continue viewing a disc from the point where you were watching before. Unlike the resume function, the Last Memory function is effective even if the DVD is removed from the player (Last Memory locations saved for Video CDs are effective only if the disc remains loaded in the player).
  • Page 43: Memorizing Settings For Often Viewed Dvds (Condition Memory)

    ENGLISH Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often watch. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player, or switch power to the player to standby. If you load a disc that has its settings memorized, “CONDITION”...
  • Page 44: Viewing Disc Information

    Viewing Disc Information – DVD/Video CD/CD Use OSD to get current information about the disc currently loaded. You can get information about the titles and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Video CD or CD. When viewing DVDs, you can also check the digital bitstream transmission rate.
  • Page 45: Video On/Off

    ENGLISH Play 0.03 –3.29/ 3.32 Track « « « « « 0.15 Play –6.15/ 6.32 « « « « « Display off Video CD (with PBC disabled) Play 5/10 20.19 –2.38/ 22.57 « « « « « 20.19 Play 2.38/ 4.40 Track «...
  • Page 46: Additional Information

    The player's pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to soiling, contact your nearest MARANTZ service center. Lens cleaners are commercially available, but special care should be exercised in their use since some may cause damage to the lens.
  • Page 47: For Proper And Long Use Of This Unit

    A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest MARANTZ service center or your dealer for a replacement. Cleaning the player To clean the PLAYER, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Page 48: Language Code List

    Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (page 32). Language Input-code Japanese (ja) 1001 English (en) 0514 French (fr) 0618 German (de) 0405 Italian (it) 0920 Spanish (es) 0519 Chinese (zh) 2608 Dutch (nl) 1412 Portuguese (pt)
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest MARANTZ service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. The disc table comes back out automatically, shortly after the disc table is closed.
  • Page 50 Static electricity or other external influence may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplugging the power cord and then re-plugging it in will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your nearest MARANTZ service center. ENGLISH...
  • Page 51: Terms

    ENGLISH Terms Aspect ratio Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high- definition or wide TV is 16:9. The latter allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective.
  • Page 52: Specifications

    Regional restriction codes (region number) Regional restriction codes are built in to DVD players and DVD discs for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD player does not match one of the regional codes of the DVD disc, playback is not possible.

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