Denon DVD-A1XV - Manuals

8 1 FEATURES 1. Newly developed high performance 10 bit I/P converter performing all processing with a precision of 10 bits A high precision film/video source detection function not onlymakes the DVD-A1XV compatible with 30 frame film sources,but also achieves high quality images with smooth, natura...

10 2 DISCS • The types of discs listed on the table below can be used on the DVD-A1XV.The marks are indicated on the disc labels or jackets. Usable discs Mark (logo) Recorded signals Disc size DVD videoDVD audio (NOTE 1) DVD-R DVD-RW (NOTE 2) DVD+R (NOTE 2, 3) DVD+RW (NOTE 2) Digital audio + digital...

11 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING DISCS Discs Only the discs including the marks shown on page 10 can beplayed on the DVD-A1XV.Note, however, that discs with special shapes (heart-shapeddiscs, hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played on the DVD-A1XV.Do not attempt to play such discs, as they may damage thepl...

12 VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN AUDIO IN L R 4 CONNECTIONS • Read the manuals of all the components when making connections. • Keep the power supply cord unplugged until all connections have been completed. • If the power is on when connections are made, noise may be generated and damage the speakers. • Be s...

13 (2) Connecting to a TV or Monitor Equipped with Component Video Input Connectors COMPONENT VIDEO IN P R /C R P B /C B Y AUDIO IN L R To power outlet Component video output connectors (P R /C R , P B /C B and Y) The red (P R /C R ), blue (P B /C B ) and brightness (Y) signals are output independen...

14 2 Connecting an optical fiber cable (commercially available) to the digital audio input connector (OPTICAL) Line up in proper direction Remove the dust cap, line up the cable in the proper directly, theninsert it securely as far as it goes. NOTE: • Store the dust cap in a safe place, and be caref...

15 2 Sound output from the DVD-A1XV’s digital audio output connectors [ In the case of bitstream output ] *1 Only 48 kHz/16 bit sources are output.*2 Only 44.1 kHz/16 bit sources are output.*3 44.1 kHz/16-bit PCM signals are output during CD layer playback. • Down-mixed to 2 channels for multi-chann...

17 ✽ Set the “AUDIO SETUP” default setting as shown below. (See pages 46 ~ 51.)• “DIGITAL OUTPUT” → “PCM” “LPCM (44.1kHz/48kHz)” → “ON” Playing DVDs with incorrect settings may result noise that could damage your ears or the speakers. (6) Connecting to a Digital Recorder (MD Recorder, DAT Deck, etc....

18 3rd DVD-A1XV AV amplifier with DENON LINK input terminals To power outlet High quality digital sound with reduced digital signal transfer loss can be enjoyed by connecting a separately sold DENON LINK compatibleAV amplifier. (8) DENON LINK connections NOTES: • When DENON LINK is set, the down-mix...

19 The simple connection of one IEEE 1394 cable permits high quality digital transfer of the following between devices having IEEE 1394connectors: the audio of DVD video, DVD audio that up until now could only be connected by 5-conductor audio cable in an analogconnection, or Super Audio CD and othe...

20 NOTES: • Please use the included IEEE 1394 cable. When using a cable other than the included IEEE 1394 cable, please use a 4-pin IEEE 1394 cable with a length of 3.5 m or less for S400 or higher. • The “IEEE 1394 audio signal (A&M protocol)” output from the DVD-A1XV’s IEEE 1394 connector not ...

21 Device to be connected MULTI (LPCM) Video signals and Dolby Digital/DTS bitstream signalsconverted into multi-channel PCM signals are output via theHDMI connector. Make the speaker settings at “HDMI AUDIOSETUP” at SETUP. Video signals and 2-channel PCM audio signals are output viathe HDMI connect...

23 5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (1) Front Panel q Power ON/STANDBY button • Press once to set to the standby mode. The indicator lights up in red. • Press again to turn the power on. The indicator lights up in green. w Power indicator • This indicator lights when the power is on and when the power is ...

26 (3) Display IEEE1394 DVI F V PROGRESSIVE 1 A-B AUDIO VCD SUPER DVD GROUP TITLE TRACK CHAP ANGLE D.MIX PROG RAND TOTAL SING REM HDCD WMA MP3 HDMI MPEG JPEG L.PCMP.PCM DIGITAL LFE R SR C S L SL q e r t y u i !0 !7 !6 !5 !4 !3 !1 !2 o w q Lights to indicate the currently playing disc. w Lights in th...

27 6 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 The DVD-A1XV can be controlled from a distance using the included remote control unit (RC-993). (1) Inserting Batteries q Remove the remote control unit’s rear cover. w Place three R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment inthe direction indicated by the marks. e Close ...

28 (3) Names and Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons 2 Button not explained here function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the main unit. q POWER ON/POWER OFF buttons • Press this to switch the power between on and standby. w HDMI/DVI SELECT/FORMAT buttons • Use these to select t...

30 7 LOADING DISCS 2 Set discs in the disc tray with the labeled (printed) side facing up. Inner disc guide(8 cm disc) Disc tray NOTE: • Do not move the DVD-A1XV while a disc is playing. Doing so may scratch the disc. (1) Opening and Closing the Disc Tray q Turn on the power. w Press the OPEN/CLOSE ...

31 8 CHANGING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS SELECT FORMAT NTSC/PAL AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE HDMI/DVI OPEN/ SUPER AUDIO CLOSE CD SETUP PROGRAM /DIRECT CLEAR CALL SEARCH MODE DISPLAY TOP MENU RETURN MENU BACK LIGHT POWER OFF POWER ON PICT ADJ. SETUP MEMORY SELECT PICTUREADJUST PURE DIRECT 2 1 3 1 Turn on the power...

32 Use the 0 and 1 cursor buttons to select the desired setting item, then press the ENTER button. • Select “LANGUAGE SETUP”. (See pages 35 ~ 37.) • Select “DIGITAL INTERFACE SETUP”. (See pages 38 ~ 42.) • Select “VIDEO SETUP”. (See pages 43 ~ 45.) • Select “AUDIO SETUP”. (See pages 46 ~ 51.) • Sele...

33 LANGUAGE SETUP DIALOG SUBTITLE DISC MENUS OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRENCHSPANISHGERMANITALIANOTHERS OFF ENGLISH FRENCHSPANISHGERMANITALIANOTHERS ENGLISH FRENCHSPANISHGERMANITALIANOTHERS ENGLISH FRANÇAISESPAÑOLDEUTSCH VIDEO SETUP HDMI SPEAKER SETUP TV ASPECT TV TYPE TV SYSTEM COMPONENT VIDEO OUT SQUEE...

35 When “LANGUAGE SETUP” is selected 1 2 3 See pages 31, 32. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press the ENTER button. DIALOG Use this to set the language of the sound output from the speakers. SUBTITLE Use this to set the language of the subtitles displayed on the T...

37 Language code list Code 6565 6566 6570 6577 6582 6583 6588 6590 6665 6669 6671 6672 6678 6679 6682 6765 6779 6783 6789 6865 6869 6890 6976 6978 6979 6983 6984 6985 7065 7073 7074 Code 7079 7082 7089 7165 7168 7176 7178 7185 7265 7273 7282 7285 7289 7365 7378 7383 7384 7387 7465 7473 7487 7565 757...

38 When “DIGITAL INTERFACE SETUP” is selected 1 2 See pages 31, 32. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press the ENTER button. HDMI/DVI PICTURE ADJUST Switches the digital RGB video range (data range) via the HDMI and theDVI-D connectors. HDMI AUDIO SETUP Use this to ...

43 3 Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press the ENTER button. q When “TV ASPECT” is selected: 4:3 PS Select this to play wide DVDs in the pan & scan mode (with the sidesof the picture cut off). Discs for which pan & scan is not specified areplayed in the let...

44 3 w When “TV TYPE” is selected: NTSC Select this when your TV’s video format is NTSC.If NTSC is selected, output format is fixed to NTSC. PAL Select this when your TV’s video format is PAL.If PAL is selected, output format is fixed to PAL. MULTI (Factory default) Select this when your TV is compa...

45 3 t When “SQUEEZE MODE” is selected: OFF (Factory default) Select this to display as full size of a 16:9 TV,regardless of the image’s size. ON Select this to display the image with a ratio of 4:3 atthe center of a 16:9 TV display, regardless of theimage’s size. AUTO Select this when playing back ...

46 When “AUDIO SETUP” is selected 1 2 See pages 31, 32. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press the ENTER button. AUDIO CHANNEL Use this to adjust for the connected speaker systems. DIGITAL OUTPUT Use this to select the digital output’s signal format. LPCM (44.1 kHz/...

50 3 w When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” is selected: NORMAL (Factory default) When playing DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS, bitstreamsignals are output from the digital audio output terminals. Whenplaying DVDs recorded in linear PCM or packed PCM, linear PCMsignals are output.Select “NORMAL” when making ...

51 3 t When “BASS ENHANCER” is selected: (For 2 channel source.) OFF (Factory default) No sound is produced from the subwoofer. ON Sound is produced from the subwoofer.In the case, set the subwoofer to “YES” at the speaker settings. This works only with analog audio output.This does not work, at “SO...

52 When “RATINGS” is selected 1 2 3 See pages 31, 32. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press the ENTER button. RATING LEVEL Use this to restrict playback of adult DVDs you donot want children to view. Note that even with adultDVDs, viewing cannot be restricted unles...

54 When “OTHER SETUP” is selected 1 2 3 See pages 31, 32. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired setting, then press the ENTER button. PLAYER MODE The DVD video play mode can be set to play the DVD video contentsincluded on a DVD audio disc. CAPTIONS Use this to set whether or not to d...

57 PL AY STOP OPEN / CLOSE DVD AUDIO-VIDEO / SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-A1XV STILL / PAUSE PURE DIRECTSELECT VIDEO MODE PUSH ENTER FORMAT SELECT HDMI / DVI SUPER AUDIO CD SET UP ON / STANDBY 4 MARKER RANDOM DIMMER ZOOM PICT ADJ. SETUP MEMORY A-B REPEAT SELECT AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE PAGE PICTUREADJUST P...

58 4 Main unit PURE DIRECT SELECT Press the PURE DIRECT SELECT button.• The modes described below will appear on the display. NORMAL : All signals are output normally.MODE 1 : The settings stored for MODE 1 are used. The factory default settings are:“DIGITAL OUTPUT” : “ON”“VIDEO OUT” : “ON” “DISPLAY...

59 MARKER RANDOM DIMMER ZOOM PICT ADJ. SETUP MEMORY A-B REPEAT SELECT AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE PAGE PICTUREADJUST PURE DIRECT DISPLAY TOP MENU RETURN MENU SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PLAY STILL/PAUSE STOP BACK LIGHT 1 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 11 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE QUALITY 1 Press the PICTURE ADJUST button.• The image q...

61 6 Select the adjust point with cursor buttons ( 0 , 1 ), set the adjustment brightness level with cursor buttons ( • , ª ), and press the ENTER button.(If the PICTURE ADJUST button is pressed before pressing the enter button, an adjustment level is not stored)• The brightness level can be adjuste...

62 STD(STANDARD) M1(MEMORY1) M2(MEMORY2) M3(MEMORY3) M4(MEMORY4) M5(MEMORY5) SET 1(ADJUSTMENT 1) 2(ADJUSTMENT 2) 3(ADJUSTMENT 3) GAMMA CONTRASTBRIGHTNESSSHARPNESS(MID)SHARPNESS(HI)HUE WHITE LEVELBLACK LEVELCHROMA LEVEL ENHANCERDNRCCS G0~G9 SETUP LEVELH.POSITIONV.POSITION PICTURE MODE ✽ 1 This does n...

63 PL AY STOP OPEN / CLOSE DVD AUDIO-VIDEO / SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-A1XV STILL / PAUSE PURE DIRECTSELECT VIDEO MODE PUSH ENTER FORMAT SELECT HDMI / DVI SUPER AUDIO CD SET UP ON / STANDBY 3, 4 1 2 12 USING THE VIDEO SETUP 2 The video output setting of the HDMI and the DVI-D connectors can be chang...

64 3 Turning the VIDEO MODE knob.• The modes described below will appear on the display. Select the item you wish to set and press the VIDEO MODE knob to defineit. PICTURE MODE It is possible to select between five modes at which picture quality settingsare stored (M1 to M5) as well as the standard ...

65 When “TV SYSTEM” is selected:• The modes described below will appear on the display. Select the item you wish to set and press the VIDEO MODE knob to defineit. PROGRESSIVE (Factory default) The audio signals are synchronized with the progressive output.(For component video output signals when “CO...

67 Apple 6 7 Use the cursor buttons ( • , ª , 0 and 1 ) to select the desired item.• For some discs there is a second menu screen. If so, press the 9 button to display the next menu screen. (See the disc’s jacket.) ✽ The cursor buttons ( • , ª , 0 and 1 ) do not work for video CDs. Use the number bu...

69 (5) Skipping to the Beginning of Chapters or Tracks Cueing using the SKIP buttons During playback, press one of the SKIP buttons on the main unit or theremote control unit. 8 : Reverse direction (PREVIOUS) 9 : Forward direction (NEXT) • A number of chapters or tracks equal to the number of times ...

70 (8) Selecting the still image (only for DVD-audios) During playback, press the PAGE + or PAGE – button on the remote controlunit.• For DVD audio discs with still images, the desired image can be selected.• On some discs the image cannot be selected due to the intentions of the discs’ producers. R...

71 14 PLAYING REPEATEDLY 2 Use this function to play your favourite audio or video sections repeatedly. Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Playback) 1 In the play mode, press the REPEAT button.• The display on the TV screen switches each time the button is pressed, and the corresponding repeat play mode or ...

72 Playing a Certain Section Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback) 1 2 During playback, press the A-B button.• This sets start point A. Press the A-B button again.• This sets end point B, and repeat playback of the A-B section starts. A TO B SET A A TO B SET B ✽ To return to normal playback:Press the A-B...

73 15 PLAYING TRACKS IN THE DESIRED ORDER 2 Use this function with DVD-AUDIO discs, video CDs, Super audio CDs and music CDs to play the tracks in the desired order. 2 This function does not affect with DVD-VIDEO discs. 1 2 3 In the stop mode, press the PROGRAM/DIRECTbutton once.• The program select...

74 16 PLAYING TRACKS IN THE RANDOM ORDER 2 Use this function with video CDs, Super audio CDs and music CDs to play the tracks in random order.With DVD-AUDIO discs, random playback is performed within the selected group. 2 This function does not affect with DVD-VIDEO discs. 1 2 In the stop mode, pres...

75 GROUP 01/02 GROUP ELAPSED TRACK 01 /10 0 : 00 : 01 AUDIO 1/1 : PPCM 5.1 ch/ 96 kHz/24 BIT GROUP REMAIN 0 : 57 : 59 TRACK ELAPSED 0 : 00 : 01 TRACK REMAIN 0 : 05 : 59 17 USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 2 Use this function to display and change information on the disc(titles, chapters, time, etc.) 1 2 ...

76 NOTES: • With some discs it is not possible to change the audio language during playback. In such cases, select from the DVD menu. (See page 79.) • If the desired language is not set after pressing the • and ª cursor buttons several times, the disc does not include that language. • The language s...

77 NOTES: • If the desired language is not set after pressing the • and ª cursor buttons several times, the disc does not include that language. • The subtitle language set with the default settings (See pages 35, 36.) is set when the power is turned on and when the disc is replaced.If that language...

78 Switching the Angle (Multiple Angle Function) 2 With DVDs containing multiple angle signals, the angle can be switched during playback. 1 2 During playback, press the ANGLE button.• The current angle number is displayed. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired angle. • The display tu...

79 19 USING THE MENUS 2 For DVDs containing multiple titles, the desired title can be selected and played from the top menu. 1 2 During playback, press the TOP MENU button.• The top menu appears. Use the cursor or number buttons to select the desired title.• If you select the title number using the ...

80 2 Some DVDs include special menus called DVD menus.For example, DVDs with complex contents may contain guide menus, and DVDs with multiple languages may contain audio andsubtitle language menus.These menus are called “DVD menus”.Here we describe the general procedure for using DVD menus. Using th...

81 20 MARKING SCENES YOU WANT TO SEE AGAIN 2 Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position whenever you want. 1 2 During playback, press the MARKER button.• The marker screen appears.• Use the 0 and 1 cursor buttons to select the “ ” marks. • “ ” i...

82 NOTES: • Zooming is not possible with some discs.• The zoom function may not work properly at some scenes.• Zooming is not possible at the top menu or the menu screen.• When the picture is enlarged, the picture quality may be decreased and the picture may be blurred. 21 PLAYING IN THE ZOOM MODE 1...

83 22 PLAYING MP3 PL AY STOP OPEN / CLOSE DVD AUDIO-VIDEO / SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-A1XV STILL / PAUSE PURE DIRECTSELECT VIDEO MODE PUSH ENTER FORMAT SELECT HDMI / DVI SUPER AUDIO CD SET UP ON / STANDBY 1 3 1 SELECT FORMAT NTSC/PAL AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE HDMI/DVI OPEN/ SUPER AUDIO CLOSE CD SETUP PRO...

85 23 PLAYING WMA 2 Listening to WMA (Windows Media Audio) CD-R/CD-RW • This unit can play CD-R/RW music files that have been recorded in the WMA (Windows Media Audio)* audio compression format. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in t...

86 24 PLAYING STILL PICTURE FILES (JPEG FORMAT) 2 JPEG files stored on Kodak picture CDs, Fujicolor CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs can be played as a slide show and enjoyed on the DVD-A1XV. Playing still picture 1 q Load the Kodak picture CD into the DVD-A1XV. • When the disc is loaded, a slide show of the s...

88 Special play modes for WMA and MP3 and JPEG files Use the 0 and 1 cursor buttons to select the play mode, the • and ª cursor buttons to select the special play mode. • FOLDER (the WMA and MP3 and JPEG files in the folder are played in order starting from the selected file)• FOLDER REPEAT (all the...

89 Check again before assuming the player is malfunctioning 25 TROUBLESHOOTING 2 Are all the connections correct ? 2 Are you following the instructions in the manual ? 2 Are the amplifier and speakers operating properly ? If the DVD-A1XV does not seem to be functioning properly, check the table belo...

91 26 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Signal system: NTSC/PAL Applicable discs: (1) DVD-Audio/DVD-Video discs 1-layer 12 cm single-sided discs, 2-layer 12 cm single-sided discs, 2-layer 12 cm double-sided discs (1 layer per side)1-layer 8 cm single-sided discs, 2-layer 8 cm single-sided discs, 2-layer 8 cm doub...