Dvd audio-video / super audio cd player (132 pages)
Summary of Contents for Denon DVD-2900
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DVD AUDIO-VIDEO/SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-2900 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO SUPER AUDIO CD DVD AUDIO ON / STANDBY ¢ GROUP TRACK P.PCM AUDIO SINGLE ELAPSED D.MIX £ REMOTE SENSOR INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING BRUKSANVISNING OPEN /...
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NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO • Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust. • Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser und Staub fern. • Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et lapoussière. •...
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!0 PLAY STOP STILL / PAUSE OPEN/CLOSE SUPER AUDIO CD PURE DIRECT SETUP MODE 1 TRACK P.PCM SINGLE ELAPSED MODE 2 PROGRESSIVE V DVD-2900 DVD AUDIO-VIDEO / SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 @5 @6 @7...
Subtitle and Angle Functions ...30, 31 3. Dolby Digital (AC-3)/DTS decoder (NOTE 2) Using the Menus ...32 The DVD-2900 is equipped with a built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3) /DTS decoder, allowing you to recreate Marking Scenes you want to see again ...33 the atmosphere of a movie theater or concert hall Playing in the Zoom Mode ...33...
DISCS • The types of discs listed on the table below can be Disc terminology used on the DVD-2900. • Groups and tracks (DVD-audios) The marks are indicated on the disc labels or jackets. DVD-audios are divided into several large sections called “groups”...
The video signals are divided into color (C) and brightness (Y) signals, achieving a clearer picture. If the TV is equipped with an S-Video input connector, we recommend connecting it to the DVD-2900’s S-Video output connector using a commercially available S-Video connection cord. DVD-2900...
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CONNECTION TO THE “STANDARD DEFINITION” OUTPUT. (3) Connecting to a TV with 21-pin SCART Terminal (For only European model) • Use the commercially 21-pin SCART cable to connect the TV’s 21-pin SCART terminal to the DVD-2900’s 21- pin SCART terminal (AV1).
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When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS are played, Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream signals are output from the DVD player’s digital audio output connectors. If a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder is connected, you can achieve sound with the power and sense of presence of a movie theater or concert hall.
• When playing DVDs recorded in MPEG audio format, the audio signals are down-mixed to 2 channels for output. • With the DVD-2900, we recommend turning the digital output off and only outputting analog signals in order to keep interference from the digital output circuitry to the minimum and allow you to enjoy high bit, high sampling frequency, high quality multi-channel sound.
Control input connector (ROOM TO ROOM/IN) • This is the input connector for wired remote control. Consult your DENON dealer if you wish to use this connector. Control output connector (ROOM TO ROOM/OUT) • This is the output connector for wired remote control.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The DVD-2900 can be controlled from a distance using the included remote control unit (RC-934). (1) Inserting Batteries q Remove the remote control unit’s rear cover. Cautions On Batteries • Use R6P/AA batteries in this remote control unit.
• The disc tray can also be closed automatically to load Disc tray Figure 1 NOTE: • Do not move the DVD-2900 while a disc is playing. Doing so may scratch the disc. (1) Opening and Closing the Disc Tray q Turn on the power.
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Setup items for use Bold characters indicate factory defaults. DISC SETUP RATINGS DIALOG ENGLISH RATING LEVEL FRENCH SPANISH GERMAN ITALIAN OTHERS SUBTITLE ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PASSWORD GERMAN ITALIAN OTHERS OTHER SETUP DISC MENUS ENGLISH PLAYER MODE FRENCH SPANISH GERMAN CAPTIONS ITALIAN OTHERS COMPRESSION...
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ENGLISH w When “ SUBTITLE” is selected: OFF (Factory default) Select this if you do not want to display the subtitles. (For some discs it is not possible to turn off the subtitle display.) ENGLISH Select this when you want to play the DVD with the subtitles in English.
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When “OSD SETUP” is selected OPEN / POWER NTSC / PAL CLOSE PROG / DIR CLEAR SRS TS CALL RETURN TOP MENU DISPLAY 1, 2, 3 ENTER MENU PLAY STILL / STOP PAUSE SKIP SLOW / SEARCH ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO SEARCH MODE REPEAT RANDOM MARKER...
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When “VIDEO OUT” is selected: (NOTES) PROGRESSIVE (Factory default) Select this when using the DVD-2900 connected to a progressive type TV. INTERLACED Select this when using the DVD-2900 connected to an interlace type TV.
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When “AUDIO SETUP” is selected OPEN / POWER NTSC / PAL CLOSE PROG / DIR CLEAR SRS TS CALL RETURN TOP MENU DISPLAY 1, 2, 3 ENTER MENU PLAY STILL / STOP PAUSE SKIP SLOW / SEARCH ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO SEARCH MODE REPEAT RANDOM MARKER...
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ENGLISH B When “DELAY TIME” is selected With 5.1-channel surround sound, ideally the distance between the listening position and all the speakers aside from the subwoofer should be the same. The delay time setting can be used to make the sound from the different speakers reach the listening position at the same time.
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When “RATINGS” is selected OPEN / POWER NTSC / PAL CLOSE PROG / DIR CLEAR SRS TS CALL RETURN TOP MENU DISPLAY 1, 2, 3 ENTER MENU PLAY STILL / STOP PAUSE SKIP SLOW / SEARCH ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO SEARCH MODE REPEAT RANDOM MARKER...
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Remote control unit Remote control unit mode. The DVD-2900’s power turns off and the standby mode is set if the DVD-2900 remains in the stop mode for OTHER SE TUP P L AYE R MODE AUD I O approximately 30 minutes.
Remote control unit • If appears on the TV screen while buttons are being operated, that operation is not possible on the DVD-2900 or with that disc. • Set the disc in the disc guide. OPEN / CLOSE Main unit...
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<Resume play memory function (DVD only)> • With the DVD-2900, when the STOP button is pressed, that position is stored in the memory. At this time, “ ” flashes on the display.
P.PCM AUDIO SINGLE ELAPSED MODE 2 D.MIX PROGRESSIVE V SKIP SLOW / SEARCH REMOTE SENSOR DVD AUDIO-VIDEO / SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-2900 ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO SEARCH MODE REPEAT RANDOM SETUP DIMMER PIC.ADJ P.D.MEMORY ZOOM PURE D I RECT MEMORY SE TUP P.D.MEMORY...
ENGLISH ADJUSTING THE PICTURE QUALITY CALL RETURN TOP MENU DISPLAY 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 ENTER 2, 6, 9 MENU PLAY STILL / STOP PAUSE SKIP SLOW / SEARCH ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO SEARCH MODE REPEAT RANDOM MARKER SETUP DIMMER PIC.ADJ P.D.MEMORY ZOOM PAGE...
REFERENCE: (1) On the gamma correction display, the horizontal axis indicates the brightness level of the image as recorded on the disc, while the vertical axis indicates the brightness level of the image when output from the set. (2) When a bright point on the disc side is adjusted to “dark” on the output side as shown in the diagram at the right, normally the details of bright sections that are hard to see become easier to see.
ENGLISH PLAYING REPEATEDLY Use this function to play your favorite audio or video sections repeatedly. Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Playback) MENU PLAY STILL / STOP PAUSE SKIP SLOW / SEARCH ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO SEARCH MODE REPEAT RANDOM MARKER SETUP DIMMER PIC.ADJ P.D.MEMORY ZOOM PAGE RC-934...
MODE 2 D.MIX PROGRESSIVE V £ REMOTE SENSOR DVD AUDIO-VIDEO / SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-2900 PROG / DIR In the stop mode, press the PROG/DIR button once. • The program selection screen appears. Remote control unit Use the number buttons to select the track number you want to program.
• The number of files playable with the DVD-2900 is approximately 600 or less. • With the DVD-2900 it is possible to display folder names and file names on the screen like titles. The DVD- 2900 can display up to 8 characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters, and the “_” (underscore) mark.
DVD-2900. Playing picture CDs Kodak picture CDs and Fujifilm Fujicolor CDs can be played on the DVD-2900. When a picture CD is played, the photographs on the picture CD can be displayed on a TV. (“Picture CD” and “Fujicolor CD” are service by which photographs taken on conventional silver film cameras are converted into digital data and written on CDs.
• Do not apply stickers, tape, etc., to either the label side or the signal side of CD-R/RW discs. If adhesive gets on the surface of a disc, the disc may get stuck inside the DVD-2900 and be impossible to eject.
Switching the Subtitle Language (Multiple Subtitle Function) With DVDs containing multiple subtitle language signals, the subtitle language can be switched during playback. OPEN / POWER NTSC / PAL CLOSE PROG / DIR CLEAR SRS TS CALL RETURN TOP MENU DISPLAY ENTER MENU PLAY...
ENGLISH USING THE MENUS Using the Top Menu For DVDs containing multiple titles, the desired title can be selected and played from the top menu. OPEN / POWER NTSC / PAL CLOSE PROG / DIR CLEAR SRS TS CALL RETURN TOP MENU DISPLAY ENTER...
MARKING SCENES YOU WANT TO SEE AGAIN Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position whenever you want. Setting Marks (DVD-AUDIO / DVD-VIDEO) TOP MENU DISPLAY ENTER MENU PLAY STILL / STOP PAUSE...
Are the amplifier and speakers operating properly ? If the DVD-2900 does not seem to be functioning properly, check the table below. If this does not solve the problem, the DVD-2900 may be damaged. Turn off the power, unplug the power supply cord from the power outlet, and contact your store of purchase or nearest DENON sales office.
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