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Hitachi DV-P305U Instruction Manual

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DV-P305U
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To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely.

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  • Page 1 HITACHI DVD PLAYER MODEL DV-P305U Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DVD Function Buttons... 10 Rear Panel ... 12 Connections... 13 Choosing a Connection ... 13 Before Connection the DVD Player... 13 Connection to an Audio System... 13 Connection to a TV ... 13 Connection to a TV (For Video) ... 14 Basic Functions ...
  • Page 3 Index View (VCD) ... 22 Selecting the Audio Language ... 24 Using the AUDIO Button... 24 Using the MENU Button... 24 When playing a VCD ... 24 Selecting the Subtitle Language... 26 Using the SUBTITLE button ... 26 Using the MENU button ... 26 Changing the Camera Angle ...

  • Page 4: Precautions

    --- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DVD PLAYER TO...

  • Page 5: Handling Cautions

    • This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player, this DVD player cannot play the disc.

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    Before You Start Accessories Remote Control Batteries for Remote Control (AA Size) Install Batteries in the Remote Open the battery cover on the back of the remote. Insert two AA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. Replace the battery cover.

  • Page 7: Disc Markings

    COPY PROTECTION • Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.

  • Page 8: Description - Front Panel

    Japan, etc. Playback Region Number Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this player is described on the rear panel of the player.
  • Page 9 (1) You can now select different viewing points of the scene recorded by different cameras. (2) Disc type indicators. (3) Reverse playback/Pause/Forward playback (4) Lights when 3D surround is turned on. (5) DVD: Title number (6) DVD: Chapter number. (7) Video/Audio CD: Track number (8) Repeat play mode (9) Linear PCM audio output (10) Dolby Digital audio output...

  • Page 10: Tour Of The Remote Control

    • Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter, track, or disc. (4) A-B REPEAT Button • Marks a segment to repeat between A and B. (5) SETUP Button • Brings up the DVD player's Setup menu. (6) MODE Button • Allows you to program a specific order. (7) SEARCH Buttons...
  • Page 11 (8) STOP Button • To stop playback. (9) SKIP Buttons • Skip the, Chapter, or Track. (10) MENU Button • Brings up the Menu on a disc. (11) TOP MENU Button • Brings up the Top Menu on a disc. (12) ENTER/DIRECTION Button (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Button) (13) STEP Button •...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel (1) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK • Use either an optical or coaxial digital cable to connect to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver. Use to connect to an A/V Amplifier that contains a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder. (2) MIXED AUDIO OUT JACKS •...

  • Page 13: Connections

    Connections Choosing a Connection The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components. Before Connection the DVD Player • Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.

  • Page 14: Connection To A Tv (For Video)

    • Method 2 DVD Player + TV with S-Video Input Jack (If the S-Video is selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.) • Method 3 DVD Player + TV with Component Video Jacks (If the Y, Pb or Pr is selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.) NOTE •...

  • Page 15: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Playing a Disc Before Playback • Turn on a TV and press the TV/VIDEO button to select video mode. • Turn on your Audio System to select AUX, CD or DVD. • Refer to your AUDIO User's Manual. After plugging in the player, the first time you press the DVD POWER button, this screen comes up: If you want to select the language, press a NUMBER button.

  • Page 16: Slow Motion Playback (Except Cd)

    Step Motion Playback (Except CD) Press the STEP button on the remote during playback. • Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear. • No sound is heard during STEP mode. • Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume normal playback. (You can only perform step motion playback in the forward direction.) Slow Motion Playback (Except CD) Press the FWD or REV SEARCH button on the remote during PAUSE or STEP mode.

  • Page 17: Using Menu Screen On Disc For Playback

    • While in search (4X8X/16X/32X) on DVD or high-speed playback on VCD, no sound will be heard. • Though 2X SCAN AUDIO is ON in Setup Menu, no sound will be heard on discs which are recorded with LPCM, DTS or MPEG-Audio. •...

  • Page 18: Using Top Menu Screen On Disc To Play Dvd

    NOTE • With some DVDs, you may not be able to call the Menu screen by pressing the MENU button : In such cases, press the TOP MENU button. • Some DVDs do not have any Menu or Top Menu. •...

  • Page 19: When Playing A Cd/Vcd

    During playback, press the DISPLAY button on the remote. • Current Title, Chapter number and elapsed time will be displayed. • Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select a Title or a Chapter number. • Use the UP/DOWN button or Number buttons to enter a different Title or Chapter number, then press the ENTER button. •...

  • Page 20: Using The A-B Repeat Button

    Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the LEFT/RIGHT button. • A-B Repeat 1 Press the REPEAT button. Select A-B on screen with the LEFT/RIGHT button. 2 Press ENTER at the point where you want the repeat play to start (A). The B is automatically highlighted. 3 Press ENTER at the point where you want the repeat play to stop (B).

  • Page 21: Program Playback And Random Playback

    Program Playback and Random Playback Programmed play allows you to specify the playback order of titles, chapters or tracks on a disk. This function is only possible when playback is stopped. Program Playback (DVD/VCD/CD) 1 Press the MODE button. 2 Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select PROGRAM. Press the ENTER button. 3 Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select the first Chapter (or Track) to add to program.

  • Page 22: Advanced Functions

    Advanced Functions Using the Disc View Function You can directly access the desired music or video track without using the menu. Track View (VCD) Displays the beginning view of each Track and the Track number. Press the TOP MENU button during playback. Press the UP/DOWN button to select TRACK VIEW.
  • Page 23 • In stop mode on VCD, press the TOP MENU button and the TRACK VIEW will be displayed directly. • When pressing the TOP MENU on DVD; The disc's Top Menu will come up. • When pressing the TOP MENU on CD ; The unit enters the INTRO mode. INTRO lets you listen to the beginning of each Track for about 10 seconds.

  • Page 24: Selecting The Audio Language

    Selecting the Audio Language You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO Button Press the AUDIO button. Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired language on a DVD. • The audio languages are represented by abbreviations. Use the UP/DOWN button to select STEREO, R CHANNEL or L CHANNEL.
  • Page 25 • A DVD disc can contain up to 8 Audio languages. • How to have the same Audio language come up whenever you play back a DVD; Refer to "Setting Up the Language Features" on page 30.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    Selecting the Subtitle Language You can select a desired Subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. Using the SUBTITLE button Press the SUBTITLE button. Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired Subtitle language. Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to determine whether or not the Subtitle will be displayed. - Initially, the subtitle will not appear on screen.

  • Page 27: Changing The Camera Angle

    • A DVD disc can contain up to 32 Subtitle languages. • How to have the same Subtitle language come up whenever you play back a DVD; Refer to "Setting Up the Language Features" on page 30. Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function.

  • Page 28: Recalling A Marked Scene

    During playback, press the BOOKMARK button on the remote. Then a marker will be displayed. Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to move to the desired bookmark icon. When you reach the scene you want to mark, press the ENTER button. The icon will change to a number (1, 2, or 3). Press the BOOKMARK button to turn off the display.

  • Page 29: Using The 3D Sound Function

    This feature is useful when you are using the DVD player with a two channel stereo through the analog outputs. (Discs which are recorded with LPCM or DTS will not work. When the DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to BITSTREAM in the Setup Menu, the 3D Sound function will not work.)

  • Page 30: Changing Setup Menu

    Changing Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu The Setup Menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to select various language preferences, set up a parental level, even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have.

  • Page 31: Using The Player Menu

    Using the Player Menu Press the SETUP button when in stop mode. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Player Menu. Press the ENTER button. Use the UP/DOWN button to select 'ENGLISH'. Press the ENTER button. - ENGLISH is selected and the screen returns to Setup Menu - To make the Setup Menu disappear, press the RETURN button.

  • Page 32: Using The Subtitle Language

    e.g. Setting up in ENGLISH Press the SETUP button when in stop mode. Press the UP/DOWN button to select Audio. Press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN button to select 'ENGLISH'. - Select "ORIGINAL" if you want the default soundtrack language to be the original language the disc is recorded in. - Select "OTHERS"...

  • Page 33: Setting Up The Parental Control

    Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. With no disc playing, press SETUP.

  • Page 34: Setting Up The Audio Options

    Setting Up the Audio Options Press the SETUP button when in stop mode. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Audio Options. Then press the ENTER button. Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired item. Then press the LEFT/RIGHT button. (1) DIGITAL OUTPUT PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) 48kHz/16bit audio.

  • Page 35: Setting Up The Display Options

    Setting Up the Display Options Press the SETUP button in stop mode. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Display Options. Then press the ENTER button. Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired item. Then press the ENTER button or (1) TV ASPECT Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio).

  • Page 36: Changing Setup Menu

    Changing Setup Menu Setting Up the Display Options 16:9 WIDE : You can view the full 16:9 picture in your widescreen TV. (2) STILL MODE FIELD : Select this feature when the screen shakes in the AUTO mode. FRAME : Select this feature when you want to see small letters more clearly in the AUTO mode. AUTO: When selecting AUTO, FIELD/FRAME mode will be automatically converted.

  • Page 37: Reference

    5.1 channel sound is - 5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions are met. : not being 1)The DVD player is connected with the proper amplifier reproduced. 2)The disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound. - Check whether the disc being played has the "Dolby 5.1 ch" mark on the outside.

  • Page 38: Reference

    Reference Specifications General Power Requirements Power Consumption 17 W Weight 3.3 kg Dimensions W 430 mm x D 285 mm x H 80 mm Operating Temperature +5-C to +35-C Range Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % Disc (DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC) CD: 12 cm (COMPACT DISC) CD: 8 cm...

  • Page 39: Back Cover

    Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit However,should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico . Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance . Our service "Hotline" operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you.

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