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Page 1 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Cover
Page 2 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Table of Contents
Page 3 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. 2001 Model Features
Page 5 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. 2001 DVD Model List
Page 6 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Specifications
Page 7 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Sales Lock / DVD Locale Number
Page 8 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Self-Diagnosis 2001 to 2000 Comparison
Page 9 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Tray Front Removal
Page 11 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Optical Pick-Up Self-Diagnosis & Replacement Procedure
Page 12 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Disc Stabilizer / Tilt Adjustment
Page 14 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Power Supply Primary
Page 15 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Power Supply Secondary
Page 17 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Optical Pick-Up Assembly
Page 18 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Laser Power Control Circuit
Page 19 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Focus Servo Circuit
Page 20 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Tracking Servo Circuit
Page 21 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Traverse Servo and Loading Motor Circuit
Page 23 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Spindle Servo Circuit
Page 25 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Video Block Diagram
Page 26 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Audio Block Diagram
Page 27 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Flash ROM Upgrades
Page 29 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Service Positions
Page 30 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Service Tools & Equipment
Page 31 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Service Mode Table
Page 33 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Laser & Spindle Operation Times
Page 34 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Error Codes
Page 35 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Servo Process Flow
Page 36 -¦-¦-¦-¦-¦-¦.. Servo Process Display Mode / ADSC Internal RAM Data Display
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3 2001 MODEL SPECIAL FEATURES
A, B, C, D Features for Enhanced Theater Experience
Our A, B, C, D functions stand for Advanced Surround (V.S.S.), Bass Plus, Cinema Mode, and Dialog
Enhancer - four essential features to enhancing the theater experience. For easy control of image and audio,
these functions are grouped in a single location on the front panel of most of our DVD players. The One Touch
Memory function on the DVD-RV31K/RV31S/RV41/RP56 even lets you store your function settings for instant
recall at the push of a button.
(A, B, C, D available on the DVD-RV31K, DVD-RV31S, DVD-RP56, and DVD-CV51. Bass Plus function not available
on the DVD-RV41 and DVD-RV45K)
· Advanced Surround (V.S.S.)
Advanced V.S.S. lets you enjoy the thrilling sound of Dolby Digital® 5.1 channel discs without
an elaborate home theater system. With Advanced V.S.S, a surround sound effect is
simulated using only the front two speakers*.
*This effect also works with Dolby Digital 2-channel discs. "Dolby," "Dolby Pro Logic" and "Dolby Digital"
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
· Bass Plus
By connecting an optional subwoofer to your DVD player, you can enjoy enhanced bass
sound. When watching a Dolby Digital 5.1-channel disc, the bass tones of the "0.1" channel
and the low frequency of other channels are sent to the subwoofer output. This results in clear
bass tones for a powerful and realistic ambiance.
· Cinema Mode
Cinema mode combines brightness control with picture noise canceling to provide better
picture quality in certain viewing conditions. It lessens glare, giving you colors that are more
cinema-like and picture resolution that is gentler to the eyes. Cinema mode also improves the
visibility of details in dark scenes by automatically adjusting picture contrast, and helps to
suppress color smearing, as well.
· Dialogue Enhancer
Most of the movie dialogue recorded in surround sound formats (either Dolby Digital®, DTS®*
or Dolby Pro Logic®) is heard through the center channel speaker. At times, dialogue can be
overwhelmed by particularly loud sounds emanating from the other speakers in your surround
sound system. The dialogue enhancer increases the center channel volume (relative to other
channels), making movie dialogue easier to hear and understand.
* "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Disc Stabilizer
Conventional DVD players have a "servo," which helps them to properly play warped discs. Although this
feature is generally effective, severely warped discs can be unplayable using this feature alone. Our newly
developed Disc Stabilizer applies corrective pressure at the outer edge of DVD discs to minimize overall
warpage for improved disc playability. The stabilizer touches the DVD disc only at the disc's innermost and
outermost non-signal peripheries, using non-woven material to prevent damaging the surface.
(Not available on the DVD-RV45K)
CD-R/RW/MP3 Playback Capability
For added home entertainment value, most of our DVD-Video home players are equipped to play back your
CD-R/RW* and MP3** recordings.
(Not available on the DVD-RV45K)
Note: For CD-R/RW playback on these models the discs must be one session and the session must be closed.
* For CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. May not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the
condition of the recording.
** For contents recorded on CD-R/RW media from CDs for your personal use. Playability may vary depending on contents
and discs.
