DVF-R9050
B60-5112-00 00 CS (E, Y) AP
0104
Multiple DVD VCD CD
TEXT
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO
DIGITAL
VIDEO
COMPACT
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Before applying power
Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A. and Canada ........................ AC 120 V only
Europe and U.K. ........................... AC 230 V only
Other countries ............................ AC 110 - 240 V
For the United Kingdom
Factory fitted moulded mains plug
1. The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13-Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse.
2. The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the moulded plug.
3. Do not cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
IMPORTANT : The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The marking of products using lasers
(For countries other than U.S.A., U.S.-
Military and Canada)
Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN
EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE
PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE
PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO
CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS
INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
CAUTION
CAUTION
VISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
The marking this product has been classified as Class
1. It means that there is no danger of hazardous
radiation outside the product.
Location: Back panel
Inside this laser product, a laser diode classified as
Class 2 laser radiation is contained as alerted by the
internal caution label shown above. Do not stare into
beam.
Location: DVD laser pick-up unit cover inside this
product
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
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Features
Compatible with DVD AUDIO, one of the latest
digital audio formats
The DVD AUDIO reproduces 2-channel, 192 kHz,
24-bit sampled digital audio or 6-channel, 96 kHz,
24-bit sampled audio. This innovative technology
has made possible audio reproduction in
unprecedented high quality. Picture information
and character information (DVD TEXT) are also
provided.
Versatile DVD VIDEO Functions
The DVD VIDEO provides horizontal resolution
of 430 lines, which exceeds that of DVD or S VHS
video (400 lines) or laserdisc (430 lines).
Multi-audio function: With DVD discs marked
with the 8
icon, the desired language can be
played back by selecting it from up to 8 languages.
(The number of available languages is variable
depending on the discs.)
Multi-subtitle function: With DVD discs marked
with the
32
icon, the subtitle language can be
selected from up to 32 languages. (The number of
subtitle languages is variable depending on the
discs.)
Angle function: With DVD discs marked with the
9
icon, a single object can be viewed in up to 9
angles by switching. (The number of available
angles is variable depending on the discs.)
Compatibility with Wide Range of Digital
Surround Software
The unit incorporates Dolby Digital decoder, DTS
decoder, MPEG multi-channel decoder and Packed
PCM decoder so that the users can enjoy the sound
of real cinemas. The unit can also be connected to
the user's existing TV set
6-Channel Output Terminals
These output terminals can be connected to an
amplifier with 6-channel input compatibility to
enjoy high-bit, high-sampling rate multi-channel
sound.
5-Disc Carousel Disc Changer
The disc tray can accommodate up to 5 discs and
the disc can be changed while another disc is being
played.
DVD player with CD-R and CD-RW disc
compatibility
This DVD player can play back tracks recorded in
CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable) and CD-RW
(Compact Disc Rewritable) as well as those in
music CD.
* Only finalized discs can be played back. However,
certain discs may still be unplayable on this player.
MP3 playback capabilities
This player can also play back the MP3 files which
are the latest formats for storage of music data.
However, certain MP3 files may still be unplayable
on this player.
Progressive scanning
The video display format can be switched between
"Interlaced" and "Progressive" scanning.
Accessories
Joystick remote
control unit (1)
Batteries (R6/AA) (2)
Video cable (1)
Audio cables (3)
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the
accessories are present.
If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged
or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If
the unit was shipped to you directly, notify your
shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you
retain the original carton and packing materials in case
you need to move or ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Coaxial cable (1)
S Video cable (1)
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Contents Caution : Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure safe operation.
Before applying power ................... 2
Safety precautions ...................................... 2
Features ............................................................. 3
Accessories ........................................................ 3
Systems and Types of Playable Discs ................ 6
Unplayable Discs ............................................... 6
Icons Inscribed on DVD Discs .......................... 6
Region Codes of This Player (DVD VIDEO disc
only) ............................................................... 6
Region codes of the DVD VIDEO discs that can be played
with this player ................................................................. 7
Video Formats ................................................... 7
Checking the Video Format ................................................. 7
Chapter 1: Connection of Equipment ... 8
Bofore Start ....................................................... 9
Preparation of Remote Control Unit ................ 9
Installing the batteries ........................................................ 9
Remote control range .......................................................... 9
MP3 Files That Can Be Played Back with This
Equipment ...................................................... 9
Connection with a TV or Stereo System .......... 10
To Connect a TV ................................................................. 11
To Connect a Stereo System .............................................. 11
To Set Up of the Player ...................................................... 11
Connection with an AV Amplifier .................... 12
To Connect an AV Amplifier ............................................. 13
To Set Up of the Player ..................................................... 13
Chapter 2: Controls and indicators .... 14
Front Panel ...................................................... 15
Display ............................................................ 16
Switching the Display Brightness ..................................... 16
Joystick Remote Control Unit .......................... 17
When selecting a disc, displaying a still picture or letting
playback pause temporarily .......................................... 17
When repeating playback or switching the displayed
information .................................................................... 18
When performing special playback or inputting a number
........................................................................................ 18
Chapter 3: Basic Operation ................ 19
Configuration of Discs .................................... 20
Turning Power on ........................................... 20
STANDBY mode ................................................................. 21
Inserting discs ................................................. 21
On Basic Operation ......................................... 21
Opetaion restriction according to the disc or player status
........................................................................................ 21
Playing discs ....................................................................... 21
Playing discs by changing them ....................................... 22
Playing from the selected disc .......................................... 22
Playing discs by selecting the group, title, chapter , track
........................................................................................ 22
Skipping a track, chapter or file ....................................... 22
Stopping playback ............................................................. 22
Still picture display and playback pause ......................... 23
Frame-by-frame advance ................................................... 23
Forward search and reverse search ................................... 23
Slow playback and reverse slow playback ....................... 23
Menu playback of DVD .................................................... 24
Menu playback of P.B.C.-compatible VCD ..................... 24
Skipping indexes in DVD AUDIO ................................... 25
Switching still pictures of DVD AUDIO .......................... 25
Switching the sequential play mode ................................ 25
Switching the time display ............................................... 26
Repeat playback ................................................................. 26
A-B repeat playback ........................................................... 27
Pure Audio function .......................................................... 27
Switching the audio language .......................................... 28
Using Headphones .......................................... 28
Chapter 4: OSD Operation ................. 29
Basic OSD Operation ...................................... 30
"MAIN" OSD Operation ................................... 31
Selecting the disc to be played .......................................... 31
Selecting a group, title, chapter, track, folder or file
......................................................................................... 31
Time display switching and time search ......................... 32
Memory playback .............................................................. 33
Repeat playback ................................................................. 33
A-B repeat playback ........................................................... 34
"SOUND" OSD Operation ............................... 35
Switching the audio language .......................................... 35
Virtual Surround function ................................................ 35
Cinema Voice function ..................................................... 35
Down Mix function ........................................................... 36
"VISUAL" OSD Operation ............................... 36
Switching the subtitle language ....................................... 36
Adjusting the picture quality ............................................ 36
Switching the viewing angle ............................................. 37
Chapter 5: Applied Operations ........... 38
Switching the Play Modes ............................... 39
Program Playback ........................................... 39
Registering and playing the program ............................... 39
Clearing the program ........................................................ 40
Stopping program playback ............................................. 40
Checking the program ...................................................... 40
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Disc Random Playback .................................... 40
Stopping disc random playback ....................................... 41
All Random Playback ...................................... 41
Stopping all random playback .......................................... 41
TEXT DISC Operation ..................................... 41
Title search .......................................................................... 41
Switching the character information ............................... 42
Displaying all character information .............................. 42
MP3 disc Operation ......................................... 42
Switching the character information ............................... 42
Searching a desired folder/file by its title ........................ 43
Switching the "DVD VIDEO Mode" ................. 43
Bonus Group ................................................... 43
Chapter 6: Various Setups .................. 44
Control Buttons Used in Setups ..................... 45
Basic Operations in Setup Screen ................... 45
"MAIN" Setting ................................................ 47
"Rating" Setting ................................................................. 47
"TV Aspect" Setting ........................................................... 49
"TV Mode" Setting ............................................................. 49
"TV Monitor Type" Setting ............................................... 50
"DVD VIDEO Mode" Setting ............................................. 51
"OSD Position" Setting ...................................................... 51
"On Screen Message" Setting ........................................... 52
"IPB Display" Setting ........................................................ 53
"SOUND" Setting ............................................ 54
"Digital Audio PCM Down Conversion" Setting (DVD
VIDEO disc only) .......................................................... 54
"Digital Audio Dolby Digital" Setting ............................. 54
"Digital Audio DTS" Setting ............................................. 55
"Digital Audio MPEG" Setting ......................................... 56
"Speaker Setting" ............................................................... 56
"Audio During Search" Setting ......................................... 60
"Dynamic Range Control" Setting ................................... 60
"Audio Filter" Setting ......................................................... 61
"VISUAL" Setting ............................................. 62
"Player Menu Language" Setting ...................................... 62
"Disc Menu Language" Setting ......................................... 62
"Audio Language" Setting ................................................. 63
"Subtitle Language" Setting .............................................. 64
"Still Mode" Setting .......................................................... 64
"FL Mode" Setting ............................................................. 65
"NTSC
= PAL" Setting ..................................................... 66
"SCART Output Select" Setting ........................................ 66
"Black Level Setup" Setting ............................................... 67
Disc Language Code Table ................................................ 68
Chapter 7: Other Information ............ 69
To Be Noted ..................................................... 70
Symptoms and Treatment ............................... 72
Glossary .......................................................... 74
Specifications .................................................. 76