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Player. Please retain this manual for future reference. DPS-9.1(US_E)Cover.p65 Before Using Your DVD Player Getting Started Basic Playback Advanced Playback Quick Control and Performance Options Function Setup Remote Controller Others 10/11/00, 18:54 Contents DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
22. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR 10/11/00, 18:55 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
Canada. Sur les modeles dont la fiche est polarisee: ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND. 10/11/00, 18:55 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
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1. Regional Restriction Codes (Region Number) Regional restriction codes are built into DVD Players and DVD-Video media for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD Player does not match one of the regional codes on the DVD-Video, playback is not possible.
Making Connections ... 10 Control Position and Names ... 14 Connecting the Power/Turning on the DVD Player ... 17 Setting up the DVD Player for Optimal Performance ... 18 Basic Playback Playing DVD-Video/Audio, Video CD, and CD ... 20 Locating a Specific Title/Group/Chapter/Track/Location ... 24 Advanced Playback Playing Repeatedly ...
• You cannot play discs such as CD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, etc., even if the marks in the above table are labeled on those discs. • This DVD Player uses the NTSC color system, and cannot playback video media recorded in any other color system (SECAM, etc.).
Control.) You can enjoy two playback variations depending on the type of disc. • Video CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1) Sound and movies can be played on this DVD Player in the same way as a CD. • Video CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0)
THX Ultra logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come. Power cord [1] Audio/video connection cable [1] DB-25 cable [1] 10/11/00, 18:56 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
• Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass. Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote controller operation. • If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate. 10/11/00, 18:56 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
• Be sure to turn off the power of all components to be connected and unplug them from the wall outlet before making any connections. • Connect the DVD Player to the TV directly. If you connect the DVD Player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as DVD Video images are copy protected.
DIGITAL OUTPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL CH 1 CH 2 S-video cable (supplied) To S-video input 10/11/00, 18:57 : Signal flow DO NOT connect the power cord until all connections are complete. AC INLET : Signal flow DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
Making Connections Optional Audio Connections This DVD Player provides numerous ways to take full advantage of the digital multi channel sound recorded on DVD media. When listening to DVD-Audio For full enjoyment of DVD-Audio media, it is recommended to make connections to the 6-channel ANALOG OUTPUT jacks. Audio output of DVD-Audio cannot be played back efficiently when output as a bitstream or PCM from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks.
DVD format. This DVD Player features two sets of optical and coaxial digital audio output jacks and can output Dolby Digital, DTS, and MPEG2* bitstreams as well as outputting standard PCM.
VIDEO output [10] S VIDEO output [11] COMPONENT (PROGRESSIVE) VIDEO output (Y/P RS 232 port (This port is to be used in conjunction with an external controller to control the operation of the DPS-9.1 using an external device.) DPS-9.1(US_E)p10-19.p65 DIGITAL OUTPUT COAXIAL...
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MEMORY indicator [28] VIDEO OFF indicator [43] TOTAL playing time/REMAINING time elapsed time indicator By repeatedly pressing DISPLAY on the front panel of the DVD Player, you can switch between the elapsed time and remaining time displays. DVD-Video During playback:...
AC INLET Notes • Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the DPS-9.1. The power cord supplied is designed for use with the DPS-9.1 and should not be used with any other device.
(see page 38). RETURN: Press to return to a previous screen or setting. This button is convenient when you do not wish to change a setting or selection. 10/11/00, 18:57 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
DVD Video that have the mark are recorded using this system. * Not applicable for USA and Canadian models DPS-9.1(US_E)p10-19.p65 Right front speaker Right surround speaker 10/11/00, 18:57 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
• When playing DVD-Video, Video CD, or DVD-Audio with video features, turn on the TV and set the TV to the DVD Player's input. • If an audio system is connected to the DVD Player, turn on the audio system and set it to the DVD Player’s input.
TV to reduce sharpness when viewing DVD-Videos. Notes • Do not move the DVD Player during playback. Doing so may damage the disc. • Use on the remote controller or DVD Player to open and close the disc tray.
To resume normal playback. Press Notes • The DVD Player mutes sounds and omits subtitles during reverse and forward scan of DVD- Video. • The playback speed may differ depending on the disc. • Fast reverse and fast forward playback may not be possible with some DVD-Audio.
TV screen, follow those instructions. • If you display the title menu during playback and press TOP MENU again without selecting any title, the DVD Player usually resumes playback from the point where you first pressed TOP MENU. (There may be exceptional cases depending on the disc.)
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• When you use a bonus group in a programmed play such as memory playback, enter the key number beforehand. Number buttons Repeat steps 2 and 3 if necessary. Press The DVD Player starts playback from the selected section. 10/11/00, 18:59 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
1 : 2 5 : 3 0 Note If the location time you enter exceeds the total playing time of the disc, the setting will be cancelled. Press The DVD Player starts playback from the entered location. DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
A – Press A-B again at the end of the segment (point B). A – B The DVD Player automatically returns to point A and starts repeat playback of the selected segment (A-B). Press CLEAR. 10/11/00, 19:00 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
DVD-V DVD-A Setting Titles, Groups, Chapters, or Tracks in a Favorite Order The DVD Player automatically plays titles, groups, chapters, or tracks in the order you program. Insert a disc and press MEMORY while the disc is stopped. The following display appears.
(Random playback). DVD-V Playing Titles, Chapters or Tracks in Random Order The DVD Player automatically selects the titles in DVD-Video, or tracks in Video-CD, CD, and plays them randomly. Press RANDOM repeatedly to change the random play mode as follows.
• The magnification level varies depending on the picture size you select (see pages 44 and 46). • When using a DVD-Audio disc that includes pictures, this operation may be permitted in some picture segments. 10/11/00, 19:00 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
• Depending on the disc, some kinds of picture details may be lost by the picture enhancement. • When using a DVD audio disc that includes pictures, this operation may Expanded be permitted in some picture segments. level 10/11/00, 19:00 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
• When using a DVD-Audio that includes pictures, if there are sections angle during which multiple angles are recorded, it may be possible to change number the camera angle. while the angle , the camera 10/11/00, 19:00 CLEAR DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
To turn off the subtitle setting display Press CLEAR. Notes • When you turn on the DVD Player or replace a disc, the DVD Player returns to the automatic setting in the setting menu (see pages 44 and 50). When you select a subtitle language which is not included on the disc, the DVD Player plays the prior language programmed on the disc.
DVD menu and select the appropriate sound track as indicated on the DVD menu screen. • When the DVD Player is turned on or when the disc is changed, the audio settings are restored to the presets. In some cases, a language recorded on the disc may be given priority and selected automatically when the disc is loaded regardless of the setting.
Output Sound Conversion Table Audio Output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT and ANALOG OUTPUT Jacks Corresponding to Disc Formats and the DVD Player Settings Disc Sound System DIGITAL OUTPUT DOLBY DIGITAL Bitstream 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit...
To turn off the Virtual Remote Note Switch the audio sound track and Some discs may not permit this operation. video selection. Change the speed and direction of playback. to select a desired Press V.REMOTE. 10/11/00, 19:09 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
Track information is not displayed. (Some text content recorded on the disc may not be displayed properly depending on the disc.) Exit: To quit the on-screen display. Note Pressing QUICK again also exits the on-screen display. 10/11/00, 19:09 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
(see page 40). You can view a picture with less video noise (see page 40). You can sample a scene from a playback picture and transform it into a background picture (see page 41). 10/11/00, 19:09 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
Still pictures at longer intervals. >>: To view the next series of 6 pictures. Navi: To return to the NAVI menu. Exit: To quit the on-screen display. Press ENTER. Note Some discs or scenes may not permit this operation. 10/11/00, 19:09 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
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For details and notes on the DNR picture enhancement, see page 31. You can view a picture with less video noise. 3D DNR On 3D DNR Off Press to select. 3D DNR On: Normal level. 3D DNR Expanded: Expanded level. 3D DNR Off: Off. Press ENTER. 10/11/00, 19:09 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
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(see page 51). Notes • You can store only one picture. Storing a new picture will erase the old one. • No operations are permitted during the process of the sampling and storage of background picture. DPS-9.1(US_E)p36-43.p651 10/11/00, 19:09 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
• In order for this function to be effective, it is necessary to have made component video connections to a TV or monitor that is compatible with progressive scan. • This function only works when the color system recorded on the disc is NTSC. 10/11/00, 19:09 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
Turning Off the Video Signal Output The DVD-Player can be set playing audio exclusively. In this case, you can obtain sound of better quality, as the DVD Player does not process video signals. (All the video output jacks send no video signals.) DVD-V...
Customizing the Function Settings When you insert a DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, or CD, the various functions of the DVD Player will be set (reset) according to the setting menu. You can customize this setting menu according to your preferences.
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To use the menu screen when playing a PBC-controllable Video CD. To select the playback priority between DVD-Video and DVD-Audio format DVD-A signals. To install the initial system setting. DVD-A DVD-V may be effective. Page 10/11/00, 19:11 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
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Y/C Time Correction Edge Enhance to adjust the value, and press ENTER. Contrast Higher (+7) Brightness Brighter (+7) Color Brighter (+7) Tint Greener (+7) Sharpness Sharper (+7) Black Level Enhanced Gamma* Y/C Time Correction* (+3) Edge Enhance* 10/11/00, 19:11 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
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Setting: Progressive You can fine adjust picture quality and store up to 3 picture setting in the memory of the DVD Player. (Only when connected to a PROGRESSIVE TV.) To select a preset memory setting: Press to select a memory number (1 to 3), and press the ENTER button.
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MPEG2* recording system. Analog 6Ch: Select when connected to an AV amplifier equipped with 5.1ch audio inputs. This DVD Player is equipped with a Dolby Digital and MPEG decoder. The next screen will detail the appropriate settings. Analog 2Ch: Select when connected to a TV, or Dolby Pro Logic or stereo system via the analog audio jacks (see page 12).
0 ms regardless of the setting. Select “Test Tone” and press ENTER. The DVD Player outputs a test signal to each speaker when it is in stop mode. When playing a DVD-Video, it substitutes the current sound for the test signal.
Subtitle Language Others Code E S Press ENTER. Note Some DVD-Video may not include your pre-selected language. In this case, the DVD Player automatically displays disc menus consistent with the disc’s initial language setting. DPS-9.1(US_E)p44-55.p65 – – – Audio Language DVD-V DVD-A English: To play sound tracks in English.
If it is not included, a gray background will be substituted. Screen Saver Off: The screen saver is disengaged. On: The screen saver operates. 10/11/00, 19:11 Gray DVD-V DVD-A ”, “ ”) are not displayed . ”, “ ”) are displayed on- DVD-V DVD-A DVD-V DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
Note DVD-Video may or may not respond to the parental lock setting. This is not a defect in the DVD Player. Make sure this function works with your DVD- Video. Off: The parental lock feature does not function. After pressing ENTER, follow step 1 below.
Off: The beeper does not sound. On: The beeper sounds with each remote operation. Title/Group Stop Off: The DVD Player continues after playback of a title/group is complete. On: The DVD Player stops after playback of a title/group is complete.
“Audio Out Select”, then press ENTER. Press to select the audio output, then press ENTER. Press For details, see “Audio Out Select” on page 48. Finally press SETUP. DPS-9.1(US_E)p44-55.p65 4:3 LB Bitsream DVD-V DVD-A 10/11/00, 19:11 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
Abbreviation Language of the Language Slovenian Samoan Shona Somali Albanian Serbian Siswati Sesotho Sundanese Swedish Swahili Tamil Telugu Tajik Thai Tigrinya Turkmen Tagalog Setswana Tongan Turkish Tsonga Tatar Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Volapük Wolof Xhosa Yoruba Zulu DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
This section explains how to get the best use out of the supplied remote controller. In addition to being able to operate the DVD Player, it is also equipped to handle a number of the functions of an Integra receiver. The remote controller can also be se up to “learn”...
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Remote controller buttons that can be used to control your Integra receiver Press RECVR to set the remote controller to operate an Integra receiver. The following buttons can be used to operate an Integra receiver. Refer to the manual supplied with your receiver for details on each function.
The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three times and the remote controller exits the programming mode. When this is the case, start again at step 1. DVD MODE RECEIVER MODE : Buttons that can be programmed. DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
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DPS-9.1(US_E)p56-60.p65 Notes • Some buttons have already been programmed to control functions of an Integra receiver. Therefore, it is recommended to program additional functions of the receiver that are not already programmed in the remote controller. • If no buttons are pressed for more than 30 seconds during the...
Resume from Step 1. • If many commands have been programmed to the MODE button, then the SEND/LEARN indicator may remain lit for some time during Step 2. This is not a malfunction. 10/11/00, 19:13 DPS-9.1 US_E 29343004...
• Switch off the main power, then switch it on again. If not recovered, disconnect the power cord, then connect it again. • Contact your nearest Integra/Onkyo authorized service center. • Insert a disc. (Check that “DVD,” “VCD,” or “CD” is lit in the DVD Player’s display).
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