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Marantz DV9500 Model DV9500 User Guide Super Audio CD/DVD Player CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS Important Safety Instructions FINE MARANTZ PRODUCT. 1) Read these instructions. MARANTZ is on the leading edge of Super Audio CD, DVD 2) Keep these instructions. research for consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest technological developments. 3) Heed all warnings. We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the Super Audio 4) Follow all instructions. CD, DVD player. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. Thank you for your support. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accor- dance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Please read through these operating instructions so you will 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, know how to operate your model properly. After you have heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. amplifiers) that produce heat. • This player is not suitable for commercial use. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two Copy protection blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided of this, you should only connect your DVD player directly to plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a replacement of the obsolete outlet. distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience This product incorporates copyright protection technology receptacles, and the point where they that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S. patents exit from the apparatus. and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision 11) Only use attachments/accessories Corporation and other rights owners. specified by the manufacturer. Use of this copyright protection technology must be 12) Use only with cart, stand, tripod, authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for bracket, or table specified by the home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart authorized by Macrovision Corporation. used, caution when moving the cart/apparatus combina- Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. tion to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15) This symbol indicates off-on position de-energizes only the “hot side” of the mains. 2 Precautions FCC NOTE (for U. S. A): English TO REDUCE THE RISK OF This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK NOT REMOVE THE COVER FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable DO NOT OPEN (OR BACK). protection against harmful interference in a residential NO USER-SERVICEABLE installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in SERVICE PERSONNEL. accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is the product that presents a risk of electric shock encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of or personal injury. the following measures. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. This symbol indicates important instructions • Increase the separation between the equipment and accompanying the product. receiver. • Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a for help. bookcase or similar unit. This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Make a space of about 0.1m around the unit. Canadian Interference — Causing Equipment Regulations. WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT electric shock hazard, do not expose this KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT appliance to rain or moisture. LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE CAUTION: DVD PLAYERS USE AN INVISIBLE LASER KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS PRODUCTO LÁSER CLASE 1 RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS CAUTIONS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCE- Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug DURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY to wide slot, fully insert. RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduíre la lame OPEN COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER la plus large de la fiche dans la borne SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond. Note: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables • This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equip- 120V, 60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere. ment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric • This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded to the Region Management Information. cables and connectors for connections. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player, the DVD player NOTE: cannot play the disc. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party • This device is protected by U. S. patent numbers responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 and other operate the equipment. intellectual property rights. The use of Macrovision ’s copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay-per-view uses only, unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 3 Handling Cautions Operating Environment • Before connecting other components to this player, be sure Operating environment temperature and humidity: to turn them all off. +5°C to +35°C (+41°F to +95°F); less than 85%RH (cooling vents • Do not move the player while a disc is being played, or the not blocked) disc may be scratched or broken, and the player’s internal parts may be damaged. Do not install in the following locations ÷ • Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light ÷ objects on the player. Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly ventilated location • Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray. • Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray. • Exterior interference such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this player. If this occurs, turn the player off and on again with the POWER button. The player will operate normally. • Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use. • Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the player for long periods of time. • Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc. • This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. •To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. • Do not insert anything into the equipment through the ventilation holes. • Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands. • Do not cover the ventilation with any items such as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, etc. • No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment. • Make a space of about 0.1 meter around the unit. Disc Storage Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment. • Do not keep under direct sunlight. •Keep in a cool ventilated area. • Store vertically. •Keep in a clean protection jacket. Maintenance of Cabinet For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. • Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning. • Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth. 4 Table Of Contents English 1 Before You Start 6DVD Setup Menu Features .................................................................................... 6 Using the FL menu............................................................... 32 What’s in the box ................................................................... 7 Using the Setup Menu ....................................................... 33 Putting the batteries in the remote control .................... 7 Setting up the Language Setup........................................ 35 Using the remote control .................................................... 7 Setting up the Audio Setup 1 .......................................... 37 Discs compatible with this player ..................................... 8 Setting up the Audio Setup 2 .......................................... 42 DVD-Video regions ................................................................ 9 Setting up the Video Setup............................................... 45 MP3 compatibility information .........................................
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