Denon DVD-2930CI Operating Instructions Manual

Denon DVD-2930CI Operating Instructions Manual

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DVD-2930CI
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  • Page 1 DVD AUDIO-VIDEO / SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-2930CI OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH ¢ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 3. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON DVD Audio-Video / Super Audio CD player. Please read the operation instructions thoroughly in order to acquaint yourself with the DVD Audio-Video / Super Audio CD player and achieve maximum satisfaction from it.
  • Page 5 Adding marks ···············································································44 Calling out marked scenes···························································44 Zoomed play ·················································································45 Setting the video format ·····························································45 Adjusting the brightness of the display·····································45 Others About the DENON LINK function················································46 AL24 Processing Plus ···································································46 Copyright protection technology················································46 Resetting························································································46 Registered trademarks·································································46 Troubleshooting············································································47 Specifications ················································································48...
  • Page 6: Accessories

    About discs Discs usable on this set The discs playable on the DVD-2930CI are the discs shown on the table at the right. Do not use discs with special shapes, as they could damage the player.
  • Page 7: Holding Discs

    Getting Started *1 : Some DVD-Audio discs, DVD-Video discs and video CDs may be designed to by the software producer to operate in ways other than described in this manual. *2 : This player can play DVD±R/DVD±RW discs recorded in video format on DVD recorders.
  • Page 8: About The Remote Control Unit

    ENGLISH Getting Started About the remote control unit Inserting the batteries q Remove the cover. w Set two R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment in the indicated direction. e Set the cover back in place. Notes on batteries: • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the unit.
  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    Power indicator...(32) HDMI FORMAT button...(29) Power switch ( OFF)...(15, 32) ¢ £ Slow/Search buttons ( DENON LINK indicator ...(46) Skip buttons ( AL24 PLUS indicator...(46) STOP button ( Display PLAY button ( Remote control sensor ...(5) OPEN/CLOSE button (5) ...(32) STILL/PAUSE button ...(33)
  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Control terminal for system extension. Remote control unit RS-232C input/output terminal Control terminal for system extension. AC inlet ...(12) HDMI OUT terminal ...(11) DENON LINK output terminal ...(11) DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL/ OPTICAL terminals...(9, 12) ENGLISH Getting Started POWER ON/OFF buttons ...(32) HDMI SELECT/FORMAT buttons...(29)
  • Page 11: Connections

    Pin-plug cable Coaxial digital connections Coaxial digital cable (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) Digital connections (Optical) Optical fiber cable DENON LINK connections DENON LINK cable (Included) Signal direction Audio signal Video signal Video cable Video connections Video cable (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug cable)
  • Page 12: Connection To A Tv

    SETUP” to “INTERLACED”. NOTE: • Connect the DVD-2930CI’s video output either directly to the TV or indirectly via an AV amplifier. Do not connect it via a VCR (video cassette recorder). Some discs include copy prohibit signals. If such discs are played via a VCR, the copy guard system may disturb the picture.
  • Page 13: Connection To A Device With 2-Channels Of Analog Audio Inputs

    Connections ¢ Audio signals output from the DVD-2930CI’s digital audio output terminals Bitstream output With “DIGITAL OUTPUT” as initial setting Disc type Audio recording format NORMAL Dolby Digital Dolby Digital bitstream DVD-Video DTS bitstream PCM output With “DOWN SAMPLING” as initial setting...
  • Page 14: Denon Link Connections

    • Digital transfer is possible up to 24 bit/2ch for 192/176.4 kHz, 24 bit/6ch for 96 kHz or less. • When making DENON LINK connections, be sure to check the version of the AV amplifier to be connected then make the “DENON LINK” setting at “initial settings” appropriately ( DENON LINK terminals of different versions are interconnected, there may be no sound or only noise.
  • Page 15: Digital Connection To A Recording Device (Md Recorder, Etc.)

    • The audio signals from the HDMI terminal (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected device. • Set the DVD-2930CI’s resolution according to the resolutions with which the connected TV or monitor are compatible. • Use a cable including the HDMI logo (HDMI certified product) for connection of the HDMI terminal.
  • Page 16: Making The Initial Settings

    Use this procedure to make the settings for the “AUTO” function selected with the HDMI FORMAT button on the remote control unit. Set the DENON LINK terminal’s output according to the DENON LINK version of the connected AV amplifier. Description Set this according to the screen of the connected TV.
  • Page 17 Making the initial settings Audio settings AUDIO CHANNEL DIGITAL OUTPUT DOWN SAMPLING SOURCE DIRECT BASS ENHANCER Viewing restriction setting COMPRESSION RATING LEVEL PASSWORD REGISTRATION PLAYER MODE Special settings CAPTIONS WALL PAPER SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY AUTO POWER MODE SLIDE SHOW Description Set the audio output.
  • Page 18: Operations For Making The Initial Settings

    Before starting playback, make the initial settings according to your usage conditions. Check that all the connections are proper. Turn on the TV’s power and switch its video input so that the DVD-2930CI’s image can be seen. < POWER > Press ¢...
  • Page 19: Language Setting

    Making the initial settings Language setting ( [F F G G ] to select “ ”. [D D H H ] to select the item to be set, then press [ENTER] DIALOG: Set the audio language to be output. SUBTITLE: Sets the language of the subtitles displayed on the TV screen.
  • Page 20: Digital Interface Settings

    ENGLISH Making the initial settings Digital interface settings ( [F F G G ] to select “ ”. HDMI RGB picture quality settings Use this procedure to set the digital RGB image range (data range) output from the HDMI terminal. [D D H H ] to select “HDMI RGB SETTING”, then [ENTER]...
  • Page 21 Making the initial settings The display differs depending on the connected speaker. • To return to the setting screen: Press [RETURN]. ¢ Channel level Set the volume of the different speakers so that the test tones output from them sound to have the same volume. [D D H H ] At the HDMI speaker setting screen, use [ENTER]...
  • Page 22: Hdmi Auto Format

    The following digital audio signals can be transferred: Super Audio CD, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, music CD and video CD signals • The DENON LINK setting with respect to the DENON LINK version of the connected AV amplifier is as shown below. AV amplifier’s DENON LINK version...
  • Page 23: Video Setting

    • The picture will not be displayed properly if a video format different from the connected TV’s type is set. ENGLISH Making the initial settings Component video output Use this procedure to set the DVD-2930CI’s component video output format. [D D H H ] to select “COMPONENT VIDEO OUT”, [ENTER]...
  • Page 24: Av Synchronized

    ENGLISH Making the initial settings AV Synchronized Set the video output to synchronize the audio signal. [D D H H ] to select “AUDIO/VIDEO SYNC”, then [ENTER] press [D D H H ] to select the item to be set, then press [ENTER] PROGRESSIVE (Upon purchase): Synchronizes the sound with the progressive mode.
  • Page 25: Horizontal Display Range

    Making the initial settings Horizontal display range Set the horizontal display range with respect to the interlaced output. [D D H H ] to select “PIXEL CROPPING”, then press [ENTER] [D D H H ] to select the item to be set, then press [ENTER] OFF (Upon purchase): Select this when a regular consumer TV is connected.
  • Page 26: Digital Output

    • When playing linear PCM or packed PCM DVDs with copyright protection, due to considerations for the copyright holder, digital output is not possible for sources of 48 kHz/16 bit or more. To play such sources, either set to “ON”, use DENON LINK or analog connections ( page 9, 10).
  • Page 27: Bass Enhancer

    Making the initial settings • When setting “100kHz”, first check the range of the connected amplifier and speakers to avoid damage to the connected equipment. • When setting “50kHz” or “100kHz”, set all the speaker sizes to “LARGE” and the subwoofer to “YES”. Make analog connections if you want to play DVD-Audio discs.
  • Page 28: Viewing Restriction Setting

    ENGLISH Making the initial settings Viewing restriction setting ( [F F G G ] to select “ ”. Viewing restriction level A password can be set to restrict (prohibit) the playing of adult DVDs so that children or others cannot view them. [D D H H ] to select “RATING LEVEL”, then press [ENTER]...
  • Page 29: Displaying The Registration Code

    Making the initial settings Displaying the registration code Use this procedure to display the registration code for leasing or ® ® purchasing DivX VOD format video files using the DivX VOD (Video On Demand) service. [D D H H ] to select “REGISTRATION”.
  • Page 30: Screensaver

    ENGLISH Making the initial settings Screensaver The screensaver functions protects the TV screen from imprinting. [D D H H ] to select “SCREEN SAVER”, then press [ENTER] [D D H H ] to select the item to be set, then press [ENTER] OFF (Upon purchase): When this is set, the screensaver function does not work.
  • Page 31: Other Settings

    • ON (Upon purchase), OFF: Select whether or not to output video signals. DISPLAY: • ON (Upon purchase), OFF: Select whether or not to light the DVD-2930CI’s display. [PURE DIRECT MEMORY] Press • The settings are stored at “MODE 1” or “MODE 2”.
  • Page 32: Hdmi Format

    ENGLISH Other settings HDMI FORMAT HDMI SELECT HDMI SELECT HDMI FORMAT [ D H F G ] ENTER PICTURE ADJUST] About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Making the settings for the picture output from...
  • Page 33: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Other settings Adjusting the picture quality Storing the picture quality settings in the memory Use this procedure to store picture quality settings you have adjusted to suit your tastes at memory positions 1 to 5. [PICTURE ADJUST] Press [F F G G ] to select one of memory positions “M1”...
  • Page 34: Gamma Correction

    Reference: Horizontal axis: Brightness level of pictures recorded on disc Vertical axis: Brightness level of pictures upon output from the DVD-2930CI When a bright point on the disc side is adjusted to the “dark” side, pictures whose bright sections are normally hard to see become easier to see.
  • Page 35: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation <ON/STANDBY> <POWER> POWER OFF About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Turning the power on <...
  • Page 36: To Pause Playback

    ENGLISH Basic Operation [NUMBER (0~9, +10)] AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE TOP MENU [ D H F G ] MENU ENTER About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit To pause playback...
  • Page 37: Using The Top Menu And Dvd Menu

    Basic Operation Using the top menu and DVD menu For DVDs containing multiple titles, the desired title can be selected and played from the top menu. Some DVDs also have special menus called “DVD menu”. [TOP MENU] [MENU] Press during playback. [D D H H F F G G ] [NUMBER] 0 ~ 9, +10...
  • Page 38: Switching Between Groups And Tracks

    ENGLISH Basic Operation SUPER AUDIO CD SETUP SUPER AUDIO CD SETUP [NUMBER (0~9, +10)] CLEAR SEARCH MODE] [ D H F G ] RETURN ENTER PAGE + PAGE – About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit...
  • Page 39: Setting The Top Priority Playback Layer For Super Audio Cds

    CD-R/CD-RW disc, they can be played on the DVD-2930CI. ¢ Listening to WMA and CD-R/CD-RW discs containing MP3 files The DVD-2930CI can play music files stored on CD-R/CD-RW discs ® in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media Audio) format.
  • Page 40 • The DVD-2930CI is compatible with WMA files with sampling frequencies (fs) of 32, 44.1 or 48 kHz. • The DVD-2930CI is compatible with MP3 files with bit rates of 32 to 320 kbps, WMA files with bit rates of 64 to 160 kbps.
  • Page 41: About Discs Containing Divx ® Format Files

    Remaining time per track (SINGLE ELAPSED) (SINGLE REMAIN) • The DVD-2930CI can play [discs containing] up to 255 folders and 1000 files. • Note that depending on the software used for burning and other conditions, some files may not play or display correctly.
  • Page 42: Playing Picture Cds And Fujicolor Cds

    Pictures cannot be zoomed in the continuous playback (slideshow) mode. is pressed. • The DVD-2930CI is compatible with picture data recorded in JPEG format, but it is not guaranteed that all picture data in JPEG format can be played. • File sizes of up to 30MB can be played.
  • Page 43: Repeat And Random Play Of Mp3, Wma, Jpeg And Divx ® Files

    Basic Operation Repeat and random play of MP3, WMA, JPEG and DivX ® files FOLDER: Playback starts from the selected file, and the other files in that folder are played in order. FOLDER REPEAT: Playback starts from the selected file, and all the files in that folder are played repeatedly.
  • Page 44: Frame-By-Frame Playback (For Dvd-Video Discs And Video Cds Only)

    ENGLISH Convenient operations PROGRAM/ DIRECT] [NUMBER (0~9, +10)] CLEAR CALL [ D H ] ENTER [REPEAT] [RANDOM] About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Frame-by-frame playback (for DVD-Video discs and Video CDs only)
  • Page 45: Repeating A Section Between Two Specific Points (A-B Repeat Playback)

    • The repeat play and A-B repeat functions may not work for discs on which the elapsed playing time is not indicated on the DVD-2930CI’s display during playback. • During A-B repeat playback, the subtitles just before or after the A- B section may not be displayed.
  • Page 46: Operating Using The On-Screen Display

    It may not be possible to display the disc information either for discs on which the elapsed playing time is not indicated on the DVD-2930CI’s display during playback. [D D H H F F G G ] to select the item you want to change.
  • Page 47: Marking Scenes You Want To See Again Later

    Convenient operations ¢ Specifying the elapsed time [NUMBER] 0 ~ 9, +10 ) to input the time, then press [ENTER] • Playback starts from the specified point. For some discs it is not possible to specify the time. For DVD-Video discs: Example: To specify 1h32m47s Press [0] / [1] / [3] / [2] / [4] / [7] / [ENTER].
  • Page 48: Zoomed Play

    • The picture will not be displayed properly if a video format different from the connected TV’s type is set. Adjusting the brightness of the display Use this procedure to adjust the brightness of the DVD-2930CI’s display. The brightness can be switched in 3 steps. The display can also be turned off.
  • Page 49: Others

    Others About the DENON LINK function DENON LINK is a balanced transfer type digital link using high speed transfer elements. Connecting the DENON LINK terminal to a DENON AV amplifier equipped with a special terminal using a special cable enables high speed, high quality transfer of digital audio signals with little loss of signal quality, resulting in high quality sound production.
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    • Check the connections. • Set the proper inputs (TV, stereo, etc.). • Check the “DIGITAL OUTPUT” and “COMPRESSION” settings. • Digital signals are not output for Super Audio CDs. Use analog or DENON LINK 3rd connections. No sound is heard or the •...
  • Page 51: Specifications

    (4) Dynamic range Digital audio output: Output level : Optical output terminal, 1 set / Coaxial output terminal, 1 set Output level : DENON LINK output terminal, 1 set ¢ General Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption: 45 W (In the standby mode : Approx.
  • Page 52 TOKYO, JAPAN www.denon.com Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 00D 511 4451 003...

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