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Denon DVD-A1XV User Manual

Denon DVD-A1XV
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DVD AUDIO-VIDEO/SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER
DVD-A1XV
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HDM
I/DVI
OPEN/
SUPER AUDIO
CLOSE
CD SETUP
PROGRAM
/DIRECT
CLEAR
CALL
SEARCH M
ODE
PAGE
PICTURE
ADJUST
PURE DI
RECT
DISPLAY
TOP M
ENU
RETURNM
ENU
SKIP
SLOW
/SEARCH
PLAY
STILL/PAUSE
STOP
BACK LIGHT
POW
ER OFF
POW
ER ON
AUDIOSUBTITLE
ANGLE
MARKERRANDOM DIMMERZOOM
PICT ADJ.SETUP MEMORY
A-BREPEAT
SELECT
SELECT FORMAT NTSC/PAL
RC-993
PLAY STOP
OPEN/ CLOSE
DVD AUDIO-VIDEO / SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DVD-A1XV
STILL / PAUSE
PURE
DIRECT
SELECT
VIDEO MODE
PUSH ENTER
FORMATSELECT
HDMI / DVI SUPER
AUDIO CD
SET UP
ON / STANDBY

Table of Contents

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Denon DVD-A1XV Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Response (CD)2 Hz - 20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion0.0008%
Disc CompatibilityDVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, CD, CD-R/RW
OutputsHDMI, Coaxial, Optical, Analog Stereo
Frequency Response (DVD-Audio)2 Hz - 44kHz (±0.5dB)
TypeUniversal DVD Player
Audio DACBurr-Brown PCM1796 (dual differential 24-bit/192kHz)
Dimensions (W x H x D)434 x 195 x 463 mm
Weight22.8 kg (50.3 lbs)

Summary

IMPORTANT TO SAFETY

WARNING: Fire and Shock Hazard Prevention

Critical warning to prevent fire or electric shock.

CAUTION: Handling and Operational Safety

Precautions for handling the unit and its controls.

CAUTION: Electrical Hazard Warning

Warning symbol indicating dangerous voltage.

CAUTION: Laser Safety Information

Warning about laser exposure and component safety.

Copyright Information

Legal notice regarding reproduction and public performance of discs.

IMPORTANT TO SAFETY

Environmental and Placement Cautions

Precautions regarding ventilation, flames, liquids, and disposal.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Designation

Safety classification indicating low laser radiation exposure.

General Usage Notes

Avoid High Temperatures and Ensure Ventilation

Advice on proper installation for heat dispersion and airflow.

Protect from Moisture, Dust, and Foreign Objects

Keep the unit clean and free from contaminants.

Prevent Chemical Contact and Handle Cord Safely

Avoid contact with chemicals and handle power cord with care.

Prohibitions on Disassembly and Modification

Warning against unauthorized servicing or alteration of the unit.

CD-ROM Operating Instructions Access

Included Accessories

Check Package Contents for Accessories

List of items included with the main unit in the carton.

1 FEATURES

High-Performance 10-bit I/P Converter

Advanced processing for high picture quality and compatibility.

10-bit Scaler for High-Definition Conversion

Pixel conversion for higher definition signals like 720P or 1080i.

DPI Pixel Image Correction Function

Circuit for natural outline correction and refined image processing.

14-bit/216 MHz Video D/A Converter

High-quality D/A conversion for video signals.

HDMI/DVI Digital Video Interface

Support for digital video and audio transfer via HDMI and DVI.

Advanced AL24 Processing Technology

Enhances time-axis information for superior audio playback.

High Precision 24-bit D/A Audio Converter

Advanced Burr-Brown D/A converter for high-fidelity audio.

DENON LINK/IEEE1394 Digital Audio Connectors

Terminals for high-quality digital audio transfer.

THX Ultra Certification

Endorsement signifying adherence to high-quality audio and video standards.

1 FEATURES

Super Audio CD Multi-channel Playback Compatibility

Supports multi-channel playback for Super Audio CDs.

HDCD Decoder Functionality

Technology for reducing distortion in digital recording.

Dolby Digital/DTS Audio Decoding

Built-in decoders for immersive surround sound.

Vibration-Resistant Design Features

Construction designed to minimize effects of external vibrations.

Multiple Playback and Display Functions

Features like still picture, media playback, language selection, and GUI.

2 DISCS

Supported Disc Types and Region Codes

Lists playable discs, region management, and disc size.

Disc Terminology Explained

Defines terms like groups, tracks, titles, and chapters.

Unsupported Disc Formats

Lists disc types that cannot be played by the unit.

3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING DISCS

General Disc Handling and Cleaning Precautions

Guidelines for proper disc handling, avoiding fingerprints, and cleaning.

Specific Disc Handling, Storage, and Loading Cautions

Warnings on bending, heating, storing, and loading discs.

Installation Cautions for Heat Dispersal

Advice on installing the unit to ensure proper ventilation.

4 CONNECTIONS

Connecting to a TV via Video or S-Video

Instructions for connecting the unit to a TV using included or commercial cords.

4 CONNECTIONS

Connecting to TV via Component Video Input

Guide for connecting with component video cables for higher quality.

4 CONNECTIONS

Connecting to TV via SCART Terminal

Instructions for connecting to TVs with a SCART input.

Connecting to AV Amplifier with Built-in Decoder

Guide for connecting to an AV receiver for surround sound.

Digital Audio Output Formats

Bitstream and PCM Audio Output Options

Details on available digital audio output formats.

Output Signal Configuration Notes

Important notes regarding digital signal output limitations and settings.

4 CONNECTIONS

Connecting a 5.1-Channel Surround System

Steps for connecting to an analog 5.1-channel audio system.

4 CONNECTIONS

Connecting to Digital Recorders (MD, DAT)

Instructions for connecting digital recording devices.

Connecting to a Stereo Component

Guide for connecting to a standard stereo system.

4 CONNECTIONS

DENON LINK Digital Audio Connections

Instructions for connecting via DENON LINK for high-quality digital sound.

4 CONNECTIONS

IEEE 1394 Digital Audio Connections

Guide for connecting via IEEE 1394 for high-quality digital audio.

4 CONNECTIONS

HDMI Digital Audio/Video Connections

Instructions for connecting via HDMI for digital media transfer.

HDMI Settings and Configuration

HDMI Video and Audio Setup Options

Configuration of video resolution and audio output via HDMI.

4 CONNECTIONS

DVI-D Digital Video Connections

Instructions for connecting via DVI-D for digital video transfer.

5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel Controls Overview

Identification and basic function of front panel buttons and indicators.

5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel Playback and Special Function Buttons

Description of playback controls and special function buttons on the front panel.

Rear Panel Overview

SCART, Audio, and Video Output Terminals

Description of rear panel output connectors for video and audio.

Digital, Control, and Power Input Terminals

Overview of digital interface, control, and power input connectors.

Front Panel Display Indicators

6 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Inserting Batteries and Safety Cautions

Steps for battery installation and important safety warnings.

Remote Control Unit Usage Guidelines

Proper operation and range of the remote control.

6 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Remote Control Button Functions (Part 1)

Explains functions of POWER, HDMI/DVI, Number, LIGHT, ANGLE, MENU buttons.

6 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Remote Control Button Functions (Part 2)

Explains functions of OPEN/CLOSE, NTSC/PAL, SKIP, AUDIO, SUBTITLE, ZOOM buttons.

7 LOADING DISCS

Disc Tray Operation and Loading Procedure

Instructions for opening, closing, and loading discs into the tray.

8 CHANGING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS

Powering the Unit On and Off

Basic steps for turning the unit on and placing it in standby mode.

8 CHANGING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS

Accessing and Navigating the Setup Menu

How to enter and navigate the main setup menu system.

8 CHANGING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS

Structure of the Setup Menu Options

Overview of the main setup categories like Language, Digital Interface, Video.

8 CHANGING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS

Detailed Setup Options: Audio, Ratings, Other

Breakdown of specific settings within Audio, Ratings, and Other Setup menus.

LANGUAGE SETUP

Setting Dialog Language Output

Option to select the audio language for DVD playback.

LANGUAGE SETUP

Setting Subtitle, Disc Menu, and OSD Language

Options for subtitle display, disc menu language, and on-screen display language.

Language Code List

DIGITAL INTERFACE SETUP

HDMI/DVI Picture Adjustment Settings

Adjusting the digital RGB video range for HDMI and DVI connections.

DIGITAL INTERFACE SETUP

HDMI Audio Output Configuration

Selecting audio output modes (2CH, Multi-Normal, Multi-LPCM) for HDMI.

Speaker Setup Configuration

Settings for speaker type, level, and delay time for HDMI audio.

DIGITAL INTERFACE SETUP

Speaker Configuration Details

Specifying speaker size, subwoofer presence, and crossover frequency.

Speaker Delay Time Adjustment

Setting speaker distance and delay time for optimal surround sound.

DIGITAL INTERFACE SETUP

HDMI Auto Format and DENON LINK Modes

Settings for automatic HDMI format selection and DENON LINK operation.

DIGITAL INTERFACE SETUP

IEEE1394 Connection and Playback Control

Configuring IEEE1394 output and playback control features.

VIDEO SETUP

TV Aspect Ratio Settings

Adjusting the screen aspect ratio for different TV types (4:3, 16:9).

VIDEO SETUP

TV Type and System Format Settings

Selecting TV's video format (NTSC/PAL) and output system.

VIDEO SETUP

Screen Squeeze, Progressive, and AV1 Mode Settings

Options for screen scaling, progressive output, and AV1 SCART output.

AUDIO SETUP

Audio Channel and Digital Output Configuration

Settings for audio channels, digital output format, and source direct mode.

AUDIO SETUP

Audio Channel Modes and Speaker Configuration

Selecting multi-channel or 2-channel modes, and configuring speaker settings.

AUDIO SETUP

Detailed Speaker Configuration Options

Specifying speaker size, subwoofer presence, and crossover frequency.

Channel Level and Test Tone Adjustment

Adjusting individual speaker volume levels and using test tones.

AUDIO SETUP

Speaker Delay Time and Distance Settings

Setting speaker distance and delay time for optimal surround sound.

AUDIO SETUP

Digital Output and Source Direct Mode Settings

Configuring digital output and bypassing speaker settings.

AUDIO SETUP

Bass Enhancer, Compression, and SACD Filter Settings

Adjusting bass response, dynamic range, and SACD frequency filtering.

RATINGS SETUP

Setting Parental Rating Levels

Restricting playback of DVDs based on their rating level.

RATINGS SETUP

Password Management for Rating Levels

Changing or entering the password for rating level restrictions.

OTHER SETUP

Player Mode and Captions Display Settings

Options for DVD playback mode and displaying closed captions.

OTHER SETUP

Wallpaper, Screen Saver, and Display Settings

Customizing screen background, activating screen saver, and display options.

OTHER SETUP

Auto Power Mode and Slide Show Interval Settings

Managing power saving and slide show timing.

9 USING THE PURE DIRECT MODE

Pure Direct Mode Operation and Settings

Activating Pure Direct Mode for high-quality analog sound output.

9 USING THE PURE DIRECT MODE

Pure Direct Mode Output Options

Selecting output modes for digital, video, and display signals.

10 USING THE SUPER AUDIO CD SETUP

Super Audio CD Playback Priority Selection

Choosing playback priority for multi-channel, stereo, or CD layers.

11 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE QUALITY

Picture Quality Adjustment Overview

Accessing picture settings like contrast, brightness, sharpness, and hue.

11 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE QUALITY

Detailed Image Quality Adjustments

Fine-tuning white/black levels, chroma, enhancer, DNR, and CCS.

11 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE QUALITY

Gamma Correction Adjustment Process

Adjusting gamma levels for optimal image brightness and detail.

11 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE QUALITY

Display Position Adjustment Settings

Adjusting horizontal and vertical position for picture alignment.

12 USING THE VIDEO SETUP

HDMI/DVI Output Signal Selection

Choosing between HDMI/DVI OFF, Y Cb Cr, or RGB output formats.

HDMI/DVI Output Format and Resolution Settings

Setting output resolution (480p, 720p, 1080i, Auto) for HDMI/DVI.

12 USING THE VIDEO SETUP

Video Mode Options: Picture Mode

Selecting preset picture quality modes (STD, M1-M5).

12 USING THE VIDEO SETUP

Video Mode Options: TV System, Squeeze, Audio Adjust

Configuring TV system, screen squeeze, and audio delay.

13 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operations

Steps for powering on, loading discs, and initiating playback.

13 PLAYBACK

Menu Navigation and Starting Playback

How to select items in disc menus and start playback.

13 PLAYBACK

Stopping Playback and Resume Function

How to stop playback and utilize the resume memory function.

Playing Still Pictures (Pausing)

Pausing playback and resuming normal playback.

Forward/Reverse Searching Modes

Using search functions to navigate through discs.

13 PLAYBACK

Skipping Tracks/Chapters and Frame-by-Frame Playback

Navigating to track/chapter beginnings and playing frame by frame.

Slow Playback Modes

Using slow motion playback for video and audio.

13 PLAYBACK

Still Image Selection for DVD-Audio Discs

Selecting specific still images on DVD-Audio discs.

Playing Bonus Groups on DVD-Audio Discs

Accessing and playing bonus content groups.

14 PLAYING REPEATEDLY

Repeat Playback Modes and Operation

Using repeat functions for tracks, groups, chapters, titles, or entire discs.

Playing a Certain Section Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

A-B Repeat Playback Functionality

Setting start and end points for repeated playback of a specific section.

15 PLAYING TRACKS IN THE DESIRED ORDER

Programmed Playback Procedure

Creating a custom playback sequence of tracks or groups.

16 PLAYING TRACKS IN THE RANDOM ORDER

Random Playback Operation and Group Selection

Playing tracks in random order, with group selection for DVD-Audio.

17 USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Displaying Disc Information and Time

Showing details like group, track, title, and elapsed/remaining time.

Changing Time Display and Track Selection

Adjusting time format and selecting specific tracks or chapters.

18 MULTIPLE AUDIO, SUBTITLE, AND ANGLE FUNCTIONS

Switching Audio Language Tracks

Selecting preferred audio language from multiple tracks on a DVD.

18 MULTIPLE AUDIO, SUBTITLE, AND ANGLE FUNCTIONS

Switching Subtitle Language Tracks

Selecting preferred subtitle language from multiple tracks on a DVD.

18 MULTIPLE AUDIO, SUBTITLE, AND ANGLE FUNCTIONS

Switching Camera Angles (Multiple Angle Function)

Selecting different camera angles recorded on a DVD.

19 USING THE MENUS

Navigating the DVD Top Menu

Selecting titles or content directly from the DVD's top menu.

19 USING THE MENUS

Using DVD-Specific Menus

Accessing and navigating special menus like audio, subtitle, or guide menus.

20 MARKING SCENES YOU WANT TO SEE AGAIN

Setting and Recalling Scene Marks

Marking favorite scenes for quick access and clearing marks.

21 PLAYING IN THE ZOOM MODE

Zoom Mode Operation and Picture Movement

Magnifying and adjusting the picture using the zoom function.

22 PLAYING MP3

MP3 File Playback Procedure

Loading MP3 discs and navigating through folders and files.

22 PLAYING MP3

MP3 Playback Modes and File Notes

Using special playback modes and understanding MP3 file compatibility.

23 PLAYING WMA

WMA File Playback and Compatibility

Playing WMA files and understanding their playback requirements.

24 PLAYING STILL PICTURE FILES (JPEG FORMAT)

Playing Still Pictures from Kodak and Fujicolor CDs

Displaying JPEG images from dedicated photo CDs.

24 PLAYING STILL PICTURE FILES (JPEG FORMAT)

JPEG Playback from CD-R/RWs and Image Manipulation

Playing JPEG files from CD-R/RWs and controlling slide shows/image rotation.

24 PLAYING STILL PICTURE FILES (JPEG FORMAT)

Special Play Modes for Media Files

Using modes like folder repeat, disc repeat, and random play for media files.

25 TROUBLESHOOTING

Initial Troubleshooting Checks

Steps to verify connections and basic operation before seeking service.

25 TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Common Player Issues

Solutions for common problems like display errors, connection issues, and remote control malfunctions.

26 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

Disc Compatibility and Output Specifications

Technical details on supported discs and various output types.

Audio Properties and Power Requirements

Specifications for audio performance and power consumption.

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