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Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place with at least 10 cm on the top, 10 cm on the left and right, and 10 cm at the back of DVD-S30 — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
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VORSICHT ! SICHTBARE UND / ODER UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. ● The name plate is located on the bottom of the unit. MODEL NO. DVD-S30 MADE IN MALAYSIA MODEL NO. DVD-S30 MADE IN MALAYSIA...
The region code (an ID number assigned to each market region) is set for normal DVD players and DVD video discs. The DVD-S30 supports the discs with the region codes shown below. For details, read the information on the disc jacket.
Specifications ...30 ■ About this manual • This manual provides information relevant only to the YAMAHA DVD player “DVD-S30”. • In this manual, operations that can be performed using either the front panel buttons or remote control are explained using the remote control.
PREPARATION Supplied Parts This product consists of the following parts. Before connecting an amplifier or a TV to this product, make sure you received all of the following parts. DVD player (DVD-S30) x 1 Accessories Remote control Battery x 2...
Controls and Functions ■ Front panel STANDBY/ON 1 STANDBY/ON Turn this unit on or set it to the standby mode. When the unit is in the standby mode, the unit consumes a small amount of power. 2 Front panel display Displays playback information or settings.
Read the following for the function of each button. The buttons shaded in the illustration below are used to control the YAMAHA AV amplifier “AVC-S30” (included if you purchase DVX-S30). For details on AVC-S30 operations, refer to the “AVX-S30 OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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H AUDIO Selects the audio language of the DVD video or the audio channel setting of the video CD and super video CD. (page 15) I SHIFT While holding down SHIFT, press a button below to enable the corresponding operation. SW +/–: Adjusts the subwoofer channel volume on the AVC-S30.
PREPARATION Connections This section explains how to connect the DVD-S30 to your TV or external AV amplifier (AVC-S30 etc.). For connections related to external AV amplifier, refer to the manual for it. Note Connect the power cord of the DVD player or external components after connection of all cables are complete.
Using the Remote Control STANDBY/ON 30˚ ■ Replacing the batteries If the batteries grow old, the effective operation distance of the remote control decreases considerably. If this happens, replace the batteries with two new ones as soon as possible. Press Notes •...
■ Step 1: Turning on the power Turn on the TV and AV amplifier (AVC-S30 etc.), and then press STANDBY/ON (DVD) to turn on the DVD player (DVD-S30). The front panel display turns on. This unit has the auto-sleep function which automatically switches to the standby mode if you do not operate the unit for about 30 minutes while playback is stopped.
Press to select “OK”, and then press ENTER. Repeat step 4 in the re-confirmation screen. CHANGING MULTI TO PAL: 1.ENSURE THAT YOUR TV SUPPORTS PAL STANDARD. 2.IF THERE IS A DISTORTED PICTURE DISPLAYED ON THE TV. WAIT 15 SECONDS FOR AUTO RECOVER. CANCEL CONFIRM AGAIN TO USE NEW TV TYPE SETTING.
OPERATION Supported Disc Types You can enjoy movie or music discs with this unit. Since some disc operations are limited to specific disc types, the supported disc types are indicated using the icons shown below. Each icon means that the operation is limited to the corresponding disc type.
Basic Playback Operations Follow the procedures below to carry out basic disc playback operations. Notes • If the inhibit icon ( ) appears on the TV when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or the current status.
OPERATION Repeating Playback (Repeat Play) You can repeat single chapter (track), single title, or entire disc. Also, you can set two points to repeat the specified section of a title (track) with A-B Repeat. Notes • Repeat Play may not work depending on DVD disc types. •...
Specifying an elapsed time for playback (Time Search) You can specify an elapsed time where you want playback to start. Notes • Using the Time Search feature for a VCD or SVCD automatically closes the Playback Control menu (page 16). •...
OPERATION ■ Time Search on CD Press ON SCREEN repeatedly to select “DISC GO TO”, “TRACK GO TO” or “SELECT TRACK”. ↓ DISC GO TO: (Specify an elapsed time for the entire disc) ↓ TRACK GO TO: (Specify an elapsed time for the current track) ↓...
To start playback with the Program Play feature, press “START”, and then press ENTER. • To cancel the Program Play feature, press select “Exit” in the program list, then press ENTER. • To remove a chapter or track from Program Play, press to select the program number, then press ENTER.
OPERATION Selecting a Viewing Angle You can select the desired viewing angle during DVD playback. Note This selection is available only with multi-angle compatible discs. Also, viewing angles available for each disc may vary. For information on your disc, refer to the operating instructions in the disc’s menu or on its jacket.
Restricting Playback You can set playback restrictions for certain discs using Parental Control. Only users who know the password (page 18) can access the locked discs. ■ Setting the Parental Control level You can restrict playback according to a predetermined level (Parental Control level).
OPERATION To disable a lock applied to a disc Select “UNLOCK” in step 3. • To return to the previous menu, press menu, press SETUP. • To unlock the Disc Lock temporarily for playback, use the Number buttons to enter the password in the password input area (displayed when the locked disc is loaded), and then press ENTER.
SHIFT, use the Number buttons to enter the three-digit remote control code (page 29). The default setting is “242 (Yamaha)”. Carry out one of the following operation to check if the remote control works on the TV.
OPERATION Changing Playback Settings on the TV (On-Screen Menu) You can view and change the settings for the current DVD or VCD (SVCD) playback using the TV (On-Screen menu). Note Displaying the On-Screen menu for a VCD or SVCD automatically closes the Playback Control menu (page 16). Although the On-Screen menu is shown in English in the procedure below, you can display the menu in other language by setting the OSD language (page 9).
Configuring the Various Parameters (Setup Menu) In the Setup menu, you can configure the various parameters or operate useful functions. Follow the procedure below to operate the Setup menu. For details on each menu or available parameters, refer to “Setup menu items”...
OPERATION ■ Setup menu items Page Menu Submenu GENERAL DISC LOCK SETUP PAGE DISPLAY DIM PROGRAM INPUT MENU OSD LANGUAGE SCREEN SAVER SLEEP AUDIO ANALOG OUTPUT SETUP PAGE DIGITAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT LPCM OUTPUT CD UPSAMPLING “CD UPSAMPLING” is available only when a music CD is loaded in this unit. See page 17 for details.
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DEFINITION” OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR VIDEO MONITOR COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS UNIT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. This unit is compatible with the complete line of YAMAHA products, including the projectors DPX-1100, LPX-510 and the plasma monitor PDM-4210/4210E.
If there is any problem with your system, check the following items. If you cannot solve your problem with the following remedies or if your problem is not listed below, turn off and unplug the unit, then consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. ■ General...
■ Disc playback Problem A disc cannot be inserted into this unit Some button operations do not work Playback does not start or stops immediately when pressing p An audio or subtitle language does not switch No subtitles appear A viewing angle does not switch DVD videos cannot be copied with the VCR...
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Glossary ■ Channel (ch) A channel is an audio type that has been divided based on range and other characteristics. Ex. 5.1 channel • Front speakers, Left (1ch), Right (1ch) • Center speaker (1 ch) • Surround speakers, Left (1ch), Right (1ch) •...
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Copyright and Logo Marks This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Language Codes If your desired language for “AUDIO” “SUBTITLE” and “DISC MENU” is not listed in the Setup menu (page 9), select “OTHER”, then enter the 4-digit language code for your desired language. Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381...
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Specifications AUDIO SECTION • Audio Output Level (1 kHz, 0 dB)... 2 V • Signal to Noise Ratio ... 105 dB or more • Dynamic Range... 100 dB or more • Total Harmonic Distortion ...0.003% or less • Frequency Response DVD (fs 96 kHz) ...
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