Yamaha DVD-S840 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Safety Environment 1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the 1.
  • Page 3 Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future mobile telephones during use. If such interference is ap- reference. parent, please increase separation between the product DVD-S840 MODEL NUMBER and the mobile telephone. SERIAL NUMBER FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.
  • Page 4 FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and, most importantly, Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    To enjoy even higher quality sound—VIDEO OFF ......16 wall outlet during an electrical storm. A-B repeat play ................... 16 14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified YAMAHA Repeat play ..................17 service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should Random play ..................
  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories 2 Batteries Please check and identify the supplied for remote control accessories. [Note] The included power cable is for use with 1 Audio/video cable this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. 1 Remote control 1 Power cable Disc information Discs that can be played Discs that cannot be played...
  • Page 7: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Page Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the 1 Standby/on button (POWER Í/I) ......10 remote control, but you can do the operations on the main unit if 2 Stop button (∫...
  • Page 8: Connection

    Connection Audio connection [Note] ≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and (480p/480i) read the appropriate operating instructions. Analogue (MIXED 2CH) Digital connection Analogue (6CH DISCRETE) connection connection Connect an amplifier with multi-channel audio input Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital...
  • Page 9: Video Connection

    Video connection This unit equips three types of video jacks as follows: (480p/480i) VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal This jack transmits conventional This jack transmits color and luminance These terminals can be used for either composite video signal. Connect this jack separately and achieves high quality color interlace or progressive output and provide a to your AV amplifier so that you can switch...
  • Page 10: The Remote Control

    The remote control ∫ Batteries Do not: ≥mix old and new batteries. R6, AA, UM-3 ≥use different types at the same time. ≥heat or expose to flame. ≥take apart or short circuit. ≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
  • Page 11: Basic Play

    Basic play When a menu screen appears on the television [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] ∫ Press the numbered buttons to select an item. :, 9 To select a 2-digit number e.g. 23: [S10] [3]. ≥When playing DVDs, you can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select items. MENU TOP MENU Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
  • Page 12: Starting Play From A Selected Item

    Basic play Skipping items [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] You can skip chapters on DVD-Video, tracks on DVD-Audio, Video CDs, CDs, MP3, and WMA discs. :, 9 6, 5 During play or while paused Press [:] or [9]. TOP MENU ≥Press [:/6] or [5/9] on the main unit.
  • Page 13: Using Menus To Play Mp3/Wma Discs And Cd Text

    Using menus to play MP3/WMA discs and CD text [MP3] [WMA] Using the tree screen to find a group [MP3] [WMA] This unit can play MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer. Files are treated as tracks and folders are Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display treated as groups.
  • Page 14: Increasing Your Enjoyment Of Movies

    Increasing your enjoyment of movies Dialogue Enhancer [DVD-V] You can enjoy this function when viewing discs that use Dolby Digital or DTS encoding. Dialogue Enhancer is a technology that amplifies the center channel, where dialogue is usually recorded. This makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear. 1.
  • Page 15: Changing Soundtracks, Subtitles And Angles

    Changing soundtracks, subtitles and angles Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and camera angles, and you can change them during play. ≥“–” or “– –” is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances such as when no language is recorded on the disc. ≥Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles only by using the disc’s menus.
  • Page 16: Convenient Features

    Convenient features Selecting still pictures—Page Skip [DVD-A] During play or while paused ∫ Press [PAGE]. PAGE 1 6, 5 The page changes each time you press the button. To enjoy even higher quality sound—VIDEO OFF [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] 3,4,2, 1 ENTER You can enjoy higher quality audio by stopping the video signal.
  • Page 17: Repeat Play

    Repeat play Program play/All group play [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] (When the play time is displayed) While stopped Press [PROG]. During play e.g. DVD-Video The display changes each time you press the button. Press [REPEAT].
  • Page 18: Using Graphical User Interface (Gui) Screens

    Using Graphical User Interface (GUI) screens Disc information e.g. DVD-Video e.g. MP3 disc 128kbps 3,4,2, 1 12 18 44.1kHz ENTER ON SCREEN RETURN e.g. Video CD e.g. DVD-Audio Page Numbered buttons a T: Title number [DVD-V] CANCEL [VCD] [CD] Track number G: Group number [DVD-A] [MP3] [WMA] b T: Track number in group [DVD-A] [MP3] [WMA] C: Chapter number [DVD-V]...
  • Page 19: Unit Information

    Unit information Play Menu Display Menu e.g. DVD-Video e.g. DVD-Video Normal a 4:3 Aspect [DVD-A] [DVD-V] a A-B repeat [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] ( page 16) Select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 [ENTER] (start point) [ENTER] (finish point) aspect television.
  • Page 20 Using Graphical User Interface (GUI) screens Unit information Picture Menu [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] When the progressive on indicator is on When the progressive on indicator is off 480P 480I Auto1 ∫ User mode ∫ User mode 480P Auto1 480I ∫ User mode a Picture mode ( page 14, Cinema) ≥N: Normal mode...
  • Page 21: Changing Settings

    Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 22 for details on menu operation. ≥Underlined items are the factory preset.
  • Page 22: Common Procedures

    Changing settings Entering a password (Ratings) [DVD-V] The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. 1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons. ≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it. 2. Press [ENTER]. ≥The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked.
  • Page 23: Speaker Setting

    Speaker setting Delay time (b) [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, center and surround speakers only) Change speaker presence and size a, delay time b, and channel balance c to suit the speakers you have connected. For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for These settings are not necessary when you select “2-channel”...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power Page No power.
  • Page 25: Glossary

    Sound Page No sound. ≥Check the connections. Distorted sound. ≥Check the volume on the equipment you have connected. – ≥Ensure that the input settings on the other equipment are correct. – ≥Turn Advanced Surround off if it causes distortion. ≥Output from this unit will be in stereo (two channels) when Advanced Surround is on. Turn Advanced Surround off if you are using three or more speakers.
  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications Signal system: NTSC Audio performance: Operating temperature range: i5 to i35 oC (1) Frequency response: Operating humidity range: 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation) ≥DVD (linear audio): 2 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz sampling) Discs played [8 cm or 12 cm]: 2 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz sampling) (1) DVD-Audio 2 Hz–88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)
  • Page 27 YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. PA PARIS-EST RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT CROISSY-BEAUBOURG BP70-77312 MARNE LAVALLEE, CEDEX 2 FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B.

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