Marantz DV9500 User Manual

Marantz DV9500 User Manual

Super audio cd/dvd player
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LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
Model DV9500 User Guide
Super Audio CD/DVD Player

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  • Page 1: Home Theater Video Connections

    Model DV9500 User Guide Super Audio CD/DVD Player CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT...
  • Page 2: Laser Safety

    This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service WARRANTY person should remove the cover or attempt to For warranty information, contact your local Marantz distributor. service this device, due to possible eye injury. RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT Your purchase receipt is your permanent record of a valuable USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR purchase.
  • Page 3: General Precautions

    If a foreign object or water does enter the equipment, contact EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING your nearest dealer or service center. Your Marantz product complies with the household power and Do not pull out the plug by pulling on the mains lead; grasp the safety requirements in your area.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE MARANTZ PRODUCT. MARANTZ is on the leading edge of Super Audio CD, 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 6: Before You Start

    (HDMI) to provide copyright protection. Logos: Direct digital transmission without analog The DV9500 delivers breathtaking sound conversion of DVD image data makes it quality with Super Audio CD, DVD-Audio, possible to enjoy real-life images without Dolby Digital and DTS discs.
  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor on What’s in the box the unit. Thank you for buying this MARANTZ prod- • Use within the operating range and angle, as uct. Please confirm that the following shown.
  • Page 8: Discs Compatible With This Player

    *Some copy-controlled CDs may not conform to • Single layer or dual layer discs official CD standards. They are special discs and • Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM digital may not play on the DV9500. audio Video CD compatibility: • MPEG-2 digital video •...
  • Page 9: Dvd-Video Regions

    Before You Start DVD-Video regions JPEG compatibility information • While this player is designed to be able to handle image data recorded in JPEG format, no assurances are given that the player will be able to display image data recorded in all JPEG formats.
  • Page 10: Connecting Up

    When using this DVD player independently, set nent with the remote sensor. this switch to INT. (INTERNAL). When using this DVD player in a system with a Marantz • When connecting to component which is not receiver equipped with a remote sensor, set the equipped with a remote sensor, be sure to switch to EXT.
  • Page 11: Home Theater Video Connections 1

    Connecting Up Home theater video connections This player outputs video in a number of Important different ways. Choose the one most suit- Before making or changing any rear panel connec- able for your system using the guide below. tions, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet.
  • Page 12: Home Theater Audio Connections

    Connecting Up Home theater audio connections This player outputs multi-channel audio in Important both analog and digital form. Check the Before making or changing any rear panel connec- manual for your amplifier/receiver to see tions, make sure that all components are switched what equipment it is compatible with off and unplugged from the wall outlet.
  • Page 13: Controls & Displays

    Controls & Displays Front panel PLAY STOP PAUSE OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY HDMI/DVI POWER ON/OFF PHONES LEVEL FL OFF 10 0 (OPEN/CLOSE) 1 STANDBY indicator • Lights when the unit is in standby. • Press to open and close the disc tray. 2 Disc tray 1 1 Head Phone Jack •...
  • Page 14: Display

    Controls & Displays Display 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 # $ % ^ & * ( SRS TS COND RNDM ≠ DOFF TITLE PROG AUDIO TOTAL SING ELAP DOWN MIX Ÿ STEREO MULTI ¡ ™ £ ¢ ∞...
  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Controls & Displays 1 OPEN/CLOSE – Disc tray open/close – Remote control page 16 2 VIDEO ON/OFF – press to turn video output off and on 3 DISPLAY – page 19 OPEN/ 4 PROGRAM – page 25 POWER CLOSE 5 3 (PLAY) – page 16 VIDEO 6 7 (STOP) –...
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting Started Playing discs The basic playback controls for playing discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the OPEN/ next chapter. POWER CLOSE Note Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’ means DVD- Video, DVD-Audio and DVD-R/RW. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified.
  • Page 17: Navigating Dvd Disc Menus

    Getting Started Navigating DVD disc menus Many DVD discs contain menus. Sometimes these are displayed automatically when you start playback; others only appear when you select Disc Menu or Title Menu. Note Some DVD-Audio discs feature a ‘Bonus Group’ . To access this group you have to input a password, which you can find on the disc’s packaging.
  • Page 18: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs Introduction • Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD discs, Video CDs, Super Audio CDs and CDs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded. • When playing DVD discs, if the icon appears on-screen when you try to use a particular function, either the player or the disc doesn’t allow the use of that function.
  • Page 19: Using The Info Menu

    Playing Discs Using the INFO menu A surround sound effect is generated using only two front speakers. 1 During play, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. Note When in VCD 2.0 mode (PBC ON mode) and MP3, 2 Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to select the this function does not work.
  • Page 20: Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback

    Playing Discs 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 (Forward only). Viewing a Pausing Picture Press 8 (PAUSE). When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes, select the [Field] setting in the Setup screen Video Setup menu [Pause Mode] setting as described on page 47.
  • Page 21: Using The Page

    Playing Discs Using the Page Press the PAGE button on the remote control during playback. You may select the image you want by moving the cursor button (2/3). Note Some discs don’t allow the Page function. Memorizing disc settings (CONDITION MEMORY) If you have a particular set of preferences for a disc, you can memorize them using the Condition Memory function.
  • Page 22: Using The Random Play

    Playing Discs Using the Random Play Use the random play function to play tracks in a random order. You can’t use random play with DVD-RW discs, DVD-Video or Video CD playing in PBC mode. 1 Press RANDOM during the Stop mode. 2 Press 3 (PLAY) to start random play.
  • Page 23: Using The Repeat Play

    Playing Discs Using the Repeat Play You can set the player to repeat individual tracks on CDs or Video CDs, Super Audio CDs, chapters/tracks or titles/group on DVD discs, or the whole disc. It's also possible to loop a section of a disc.
  • Page 24: Bookmarking A Place In A Disc

    Playing Discs Bookmarking a place in a disc This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD so you can quickly find them at a later time. Using the Bookmark Function MARKER 1 During play, press the MARKER button on the remote control. The Bookmark icons will be displayed.
  • Page 25: Making A Program List

    Playing Discs Making a program list This feature lets you program the play order of groups/chap- ters/tracks on a disc. You make a program list via an on-screen display, using the cursor buttons to navigate to enter groups/ chapters/tracks. Note that programmed playback is not available for DVD-Video. 1 Press PROGRAM during the Stop mode.
  • Page 26: Switching Camera Angles

    Playing Discs Switching Camera Angles Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles—check the disc box for details: it should be marked with icon if it contains camera-angle scenes. • To display the camera angle, press ANGLE. •...
  • Page 27: Switching Audio Language

    Playing Discs Switching Audio Language When playing a DVD-Video disc recorded with dialog in two or more languages, you can switch audio language anytime during playback. • To display the audio language, press AUDIO. The current audio language is shown on-screen. To select the audio language, use the cursor buttons (2/3).
  • Page 28: Mp3/Jpeg Play

    Playing Discs MP3/JPEG Play 2 Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to select the desired song file, then press ENTER to • If MP3 and JPEG files are present, select the begin playback of the song file. media of your choice with the cursor buttons (5/∞) and then press ENTER.
  • Page 29 Playing Discs Playing JPEG 2) How to cue a still image to be displayed Press the SKIP (4 (PREV.)) button to 1 When the JPEG file is loading, the JPEG file proceed to the next still image and press the menu will appear on the right side of the SKIP (¢...
  • Page 30: Video Adjust

    Playing Discs Video Adjust Creating your own setting You can set the picture settings you desire and 1 Press the VIDEO ADJ. button on the re- store them in the player’s memory. mote control. 2 Select Setup Setup Setup Setup. Setup Selecting a preset 1 Press the VIDEO ADJ.
  • Page 31 Playing Discs • Sharpness High – Adjusts the sharpness of the high-frequency (finely detailed) elements in the picture • Sharpness Mid – Adjusts the sharpness of the mid-frequency (less detailed) elements in the picture • Detail – Adjusts how sharp edges appear in the picture •...
  • Page 32: Dvd Setup Menu

    DVD Setup Menu Using the FL menu HDMI ON/OFF setting Select HDMI ON/OFF, then press ENTER. The FL menu has been designed to set “HDMI ON/OFF”, “HDMI RESET” and Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to select ON or “REMOT CODE”. OFF as follows.
  • Page 33: Using The Setup Menu

    DVD Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Before using the player, you should specify the settings to be used in accordance with the conditions under which the player is to be used. Note that once changed, the settings will be saved and remain the same even after the power has been turned off until the settings are changed again.
  • Page 34 DVD Setup Menu Black dot ( ) indicates the default setting * It can be set only during STOP . Language Setup (page 35) Audio Setup 1 (page 37) Audio Setup 2 (page 42) OSD Language (page 35) Digital Out (page 37) Super Audio CD Mode (page 42) English Stereo...
  • Page 35: Setting Up The Language Setup

    DVD Setup Menu Setting up the Language Setup Using the DVD Menu Language • Default setting: English If you set the OSD Language, DVD Menu Language, Audio Language and Subtitle Language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Using the OSD Language •...
  • Page 36: Using The Subtitle Language

    DVD Setup Menu 5 Press the cursor buttons (5/∞) to select Note English English English English. English • If the selected language is not recorded on the • Select Original if you want the default disc, the original pre-recorded language is soundtrack language to be the original language selected.
  • Page 37: Setting Up The Audio Setup 1

    DVD Setup Menu Setting up the Audio Setup 1 * You only need to make this setting if you connected this system to another component (AV amplifier, 1 Press the SET UP button. etc.) using one of the digital outputs. 2 Select Setup Setup Setup...
  • Page 38 DVD Setup Menu PCM Down Sample* Note • Default setting: On Even when set to Off, some discs will only output down sampled audio through the digital outputs. If the digital input of your AV amplifier (or other connected component) is compatible with high High sampling rate DVD-Audio discs (192kHz or sampling rates (96kHz), set this to Off, otherwise 176.4kHz) always output audio down sampled to...
  • Page 39: Audio Out

    DVD Setup Menu Audio Out Note • Default setting: 2 Channel • Even if you set Audio Out to 5.1 Channel, you’ll only get sound from all speakers when If you connected this player to your amplifier using playing a multi-channel DVD-Audio disc, multi- the 5.1 channel analog outputs (front, surround, channel Super Audio CD disc, Dolby Digital or center and subwoofer outs), set this to 5.1...
  • Page 40: Speaker Size

    DVD Setup Menu Speaker Size Distance • Default setting: Front L/R: Large | Center: • Default setting: Unit: Meter | Distance: 3m Large | LFE: On | Surround L/R: Large Set the distance from your main listening position You only need to make this setting if you connected to each speaker in the Distance screen.
  • Page 41 DVD Setup Menu Level Follow the on-screen displays to select speakers and set the Output Levels. • Default setting: Fix • Many AV amplifiers allow you to make similar You may want to make this setting if you connected settings at the amplifier stage. In this case, set this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel the output levels at the player or the amplifier, analog outputs.
  • Page 42: Setting Up The Audio Setup 2

    DVD Setup Menu Setting up the Audio Setup 2 Super Audio CD Mode • Default setting: Stereo 1 Press the SET UP button. Super Audio CD discs can be divided up into 2 Select Setup Setup Setup Setup using the cursor buttons (5/ Setup several different areas –...
  • Page 43 DVD Setup Menu CD Play Back DTS Down Mix • Default setting: CD • Default setting: Stereo Replay DTS CD? (CD replay settings) Specify DTS downmix settings? Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select either CD or DTS CD.
  • Page 44: Audio Drc

    DVD Setup Menu Audio DRC • When TruSurround is On, the audio can be output only for the L/R channels on the Front. • Default setting: Off When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low volume, it’s easy to lose the low level sounds completely, SRS TruSurround including some of the dialog.
  • Page 45: Setting Up The Video Setup

    DVD Setup Menu Setting up the Video Setup TV Aspect • Default setting: 16:9 Wide 1 Press the SET UP button. If you have a widescreen TV, select the 16:9 Wide 2 Select Setup Setup Setup Setup using the cursor buttons (5/ Setup setting—widescreen DVD software is then shown ∞), then press the cursor (3) or ENTER...
  • Page 46 DVD Setup Menu When viewing on a standard TV or monitor Screen format of disc Setting Appearance The picture is shown in widescreen with 4:3 L - Box black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. 16:9 The sides of the picture are cropped 4:3 Pan Scan so that the picture...
  • Page 47 DVD Setup Menu Components Out Pause Mode • Default setting: Interlace • Default setting: Auto Compared to a standard interlaced TV picture, a The player uses one of two processes when progressive scan TV is capable of stable, flicker- displaying a still frame from a DVD disc. The free images.
  • Page 48: Screen Saver

    DVD Setup Menu Back Ground Disc Output format • Default setting: Logo Type Format Position of TV SYSTEM NTSC Multi This specifies what the screen shows when the NTSC NTSC MOD. PAL NTSC player is stopped. NTSC Note Video CD/ NTSC NTSC MOD.
  • Page 49: Setting Up The Parental Setup

    DVD Setup Menu pages 10-1 1 for more on this), or reset the unit (see page 54 for how to do this). • Video – Compatible with all TVs, but lowest quality of the three AV settings. • S-Video – Almost the same quality as RGB, but can give better results if you are using a long SCART cable.
  • Page 50: Setting Up The Others Setup

    DVD Setup Menu Setting up the Others Setup Angle Mark • Default setting: On 1 Press the SET UP button. If you prefer not to see the camera icon on-screen 2 Select Setup Setup Setup Setup using the cursor buttons (5/ Setup during camera-angle scenes on DVD discs, change ∞), then press the cursor (3) or ENTER...
  • Page 51: Auto Power Off

    DVD Setup Menu Pure Mode Note • Default setting: Off • When the video output has been set to Off in Pure Mode and CD or Super Audio CD have If you play a CD or Super Audio CD while been played, audio cannot be output from Pure Mode, Mode1 or Mode2 is selected, HDMI.
  • Page 52 DVD Setup Menu HDMI Note This setting is used when the unit is con- • The resolutions available for HDMI outputs nected by HDMI or DVI with a TV or projec- depend on the connected TV or projector. For tor. details, see the user’s manual of your TV or projector.
  • Page 53 DVD Setup Menu 3 Select TV Aspect TV Aspect TV Aspect TV Aspect TV Aspect Note • The TV aspect ratios available for HDMI outputs depend on the connected TV or projector. For details, see the user’s manual of your TV or projector. •...
  • Page 54: Resetting The Player

    To reset the player, press and hold operation. If this does not correct the problem, 7 (STOP) on the front panel when press- please consult your nearest MARANTZ service ing Power switch to turn the power on. center. • If this operation is performed, all memories in...
  • Page 55: Additional Information

    The DVD player’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest MARANTZ-authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for CD players are commer- Don’t wipe the disc surface...
  • Page 56: Hints On Installation

    If you find it damaged, ask your nearest hot in use. MARANTZ authorized service center or your Use near a television or monitor as you may dealer for a replacement.
  • Page 57: Glossary

    Additional Information Glossary Dynamic range The difference between the quietest and loudest Analog audio sounds possible in an audio signal (without An electrical signal that directly represents sound. distorting or getting lost in noise). Dolby Digital Compare this to digital audio which can be an and DTS soundtracks are capable of a very wide electrical signal, but is an indirect representation dynamic range, delivering dramatic cinema-like...
  • Page 58 Additional Information MPEG video Regions (DVD-Video only) The video format used for Video CDs and DVDs. These associate discs and players with particular Video CDs uses the older MPEG-1 standard, while areas of the world. This unit will only play discs DVD uses the newer and much better quality that have compatible region codes.
  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items New settings made in the Setup screen menus while below, ask your nearest MARANTZ authorized a disc is playing are ineffective. service center or your dealer to carry out repair •...
  • Page 60 Additional Information Picture disturbance during playback or dark. Cannot listen to high-sampling rate audio through the digital output. • This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard. Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and • Linear PCM Out is set to PCM Down Sample On. when this type of disc is played back, stripes etc., may Set to Off.
  • Page 61 Additional Information Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume. The disc containing the MP3 tracks won’t play. • DVDs and CDs use different recording methods. This is • If the disc is a recordable CD, make sure that the disc is not a malfunction.
  • Page 62: Specifications

    Additional Information Specifications General Audio output System Output level DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW, Video CD, Super Audio During audio output ........ 2 Vrms (1kHz, 0 dB) CD, CD, MP3 files and JPEG files Number of channels ..............2 Power requirements ..........AC230 V, 50Hz Jacks ...................
  • Page 63 You can find your nearest authorized distributor or dealer on our website. JAPAN Marantz Japan, Inc. 35-1 Sagami Ohno 7-Chome, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 228-8505, Japan U.S.A. Marantz America, Inc. 1100 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL 60143, U.S.A. EUROPE Marantz Europe B.V.

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