LG DK678X, DK677X, DK673X, DK676X User Manual

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DVD PLAYER

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL : DK678X/DK677X/

DK676X/DK673X

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

This 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 product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating.

The openings should be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to.

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.

CAUTION:

This product employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference.

Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.

To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

Disposal of your old appliance

1.When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2.All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

3.The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4.For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC.

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4-7
About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . .	. .4
Symbol used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .4
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .4

Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Storing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Cleaning Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . .7

Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . .	8-13
Setting up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . .8
DVD Player Connections . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . .8
Video and Audio Connections to Your TV . . .8

Audio Connection to Optional Equipment . . .9 Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . .10 Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		10
LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		11
• Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		11
•	Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu . . . . . . . . .	11
DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		11
•	TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
•	Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
•	Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
•	TV Output Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		12
•	Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG . . . . . . . . . .	12
•	Sample Freq. (Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
•	Dynamic Range Control (DRC) . . . . . . .	12
LOCK (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		12
•	Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
•	Password (Security Code) . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
• Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		13
OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		13
• PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		13
•	Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
•	B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion) . . . . . . .	13
• DivX(R) VOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		13
•	Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14-21
General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . .14
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . .15
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file	. . . .16
Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . .17
Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . .	. . . .17
Erasing a Track from Program List . .	. . . .17
Erasing the Complete Program List . .	. . . .17
Viewing a JPEG file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . .18
Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . .18

Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Moving to another File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 To rotate picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 To listen to MP3/WMA music watching

picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Playing a DivX Movie file . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.19
Using the Karaoke Function . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Controlling other TVs with the remote control .21
Video Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Introduction

Operation Installation and Setup

Reference

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Introduction

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.

This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD player. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc.

Symbol Used in this Manual

Note:

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip:

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

A section whose title has one of the following symbols is applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.

ALL All discs listed below

DVD and finalized DVD±R/RW

Video CDs

Audio CDs

MP3 files

WMA files

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

the playback side of the disc. Hold the the edges so that fingerprints do not get on

. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing Discs

store the disc in its case. Do not expose to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never

leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

Cleaning Discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.

Maintenance and Service

Refer to the information in this chapter before contacting a service technician.

Handling the Unit

When shipping the unit

Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

Keeping the exterior surfaces clean

•Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit.

•Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time. since they leave marks on the surface.

Cleaning the unit

player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit.

Maintaining the Unit

The unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the picture quality could be diminished.

Depending on the operating environment, regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every 1,000 hours of use.

For details, please contact your nearest authorized service center.

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Types of Playable Discs

DVD

(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Video CD (VCD/SVCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Audio CD

(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

In addition, this unit plays DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW that contains audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, and/or JPEG files.

Notes:

•Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

•Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heartshaped or octagonal) since they may result in malfunctions.

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labelled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

Notes on Regional Codes

•Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your unit’s regional code or the disc cannot play.

•If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from your player, the message “Check Regional Code” appears on the TV screen.

Notes on Copyrights:

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs picture noise will appear. 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. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

Introduction

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Front Panel

DK678X
a				bc
j k	f		g h	i
DK677X
a				bcde
j k	f		g h	i
DK676X
a				bcde
j k	f		g h	i
DK673X
a b c		g
f		i	h	j k

a POWER	f Disc Tray
Switches the unit ON and OFF.	Insert a disc here.
b N (PLAY)	g Z (OPEN / CLOSE)
Starts playback.	Opens or closes the disc tray.
c x (STOP)	h Display window
Stops playback.	Shows the current status of the unit.
d SKIP (.)	i Remote Sensor
Returns to beginning of current chapter or track or	Point the remote control here.
go to previous chapter or track.	j Microphone jack(s)
e SKIP (>)	Connect a microphone(s) to MIC socket(s).
Go to next chapter or track.	k Microphone volume control
	Adjusts microphone volume.

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Remote Control

POWER

Switches DVD Player ON and OFF

OPEN/CLOSE (Z)

Opens and closes the disc tray.

0-9 numerical buttons

Selects numbered items in a menu.

CLEAR

Removes a track number on the

Program List or a mark on the

Marker Search menu.

TV Control Buttons

POWER: Turns the TV on or off.

AV: Selects the TV’s source.

PR/CH +/–: Selects TV’s channel.

VOL +/–: Adjusts TV’s volume.

DVD MENU

Accesses menu on a DVD disc.

TITLE

Displays title menu, if available.

b / B / v / V (left/right/up/down)

Selects an item in the menu.

DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen Display.

RETURN (O)

Removes the setup menu, displays the video CD with PBC.

Remote Control Operation

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

Caution:

Do not mix old and new batteries and never mix different types of batteries such as standard, alkaline, etc.

SCAN (m / M)

Search backward or forward.

SKIP (. / >)

Go to next chapter or track. Returns to beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or track.

PAUSE / STEP ( X )

Pauses playback temporarily/ press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.

N (PLAY)

Starts playback.

STOP (x)

Stops playback.

AUDIO

Selects an audio language or an audio channel.

SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language.

ANGLE

Selects a DVD camera angle, if available.

SETUP

Accesses or removes the Setup menu.

MARKER

Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH

Displays MARKER SEARCH menu.

PROGRAM

Enter to program edit mode.

ZOOM

Enlarges video image.

REPEAT

Repeat chapter, track, title, all.

A-B

Repeat sequence from point A to point B.

RANDOM

Plays tracks in random order.

KARAOKE (ECHO)

Accesses or removes KARAOKE menu.

Remote Control Battery installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two batteries

AAA AAA	(size AAA) with 3 and # aligned correctly.

Introduction

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Installation and Setup

Setting up the Player

The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. If this occurs, position the player away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

DVD Player Connections

Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the player. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, stereo system or other devices as necessary for additional connection information.

Rear of TV

					SCART INPUT
	COMPONENT VIDEO /		AUDIO INPUT		VIDEO
PROGRESSIVE SCAN INPUT					INPUT
Pr	Pb	Y	R	L

C A V T

Rear of DVD player

Caution:

You must set the TV Output Select option on the setup menu to use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN jack or SCART’s RGB signal. (Refer to page 11.)

Video and Audio Connections to Your TV

Make sure the DVD player is connected directly to the TV and not to a VCR, otherwise the DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

SCART connection – Connect the TO TV scart jack on the unit to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using the scart cable (T).

Video – Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD player to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable (V)

Audio – Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD Player to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV (A) using the audio cables.

Do not connect the DVD Player’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phone in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

Component Video – Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks on the DVD Player to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C).

Progressive Scan

•If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” television, you may take advantage of the unit’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible.

•Set the Progressive to “On” on the setup menu for progressive signal, see page 11.

•Progressive scan does not work with the analog video connections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack).

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Audio Connection to Optional Equipment

Connect the DVD player to your optional equipment for audio output.

Rear of DVD player

O X

A

OPTICAL	COAXIAL	R	L
DIGITAL INPUT		AUDIO INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Amplifier equipped with 2-channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll / Pro Logic: Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player to the audio left and right IN jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A).

Amplifier equipped with 2-channel digital stereo (PCM) or audio / video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS): Connect one of the DVD Player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) audio cable.

Digital Multi-channel sound

A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel audio / video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your DVD player such as MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS. Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.

Notes:

•If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver produces a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

•Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via a digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

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Displaying Disc Information on-screen

You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen.

1.Press DISPLAY to show various playback information.

The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

1 / 3

1 / 12

0:20:09

ABC	1 ENG

1 / 1

3D SUR.

2.You can select an item by pressing v / V and change or select the setting by pressing b / B.

Title (Track) – Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks)

Chapter – Current chapter number/total number of chapters

Time – Elapsed playing time

Audio – Selected audio language or channel

Subtitle – Selected subtitle

Angle – Selected angle/total number of angles

Sound – Selected sound mode

Note:

If no button is pressed for a few seconds, the onscreen display disappears.

Initial Settings

By using the Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 11 to 13.

To display and exit the Menu :

Press SETUP to display the menu. A second press of SETUP will take you back to initial screen.

To go to the next level :

Press B on the remote control.

To go back to the previous level :

Press b on the remote control.

General Operation

1. Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears.

2.Use v / V to select the desired option then press B to move to the second level. The screen shows the current setting for the selected item, as well as alternate setting(s).

3.Use v / V to select the second desired option then press B to move to the third level.

4.Use v / V to select the desired setting then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Some items require additional steps.

5.Press SETUP or PLAY to exit the Setup menu.

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LANGUAGE

Menu Language

Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display.

Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu

Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.

Original – Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.

Other – To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4- digit number according to the language code list on page 22. If you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR.

DISPLAY

TV Aspect

4:3 – Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.

16:9 – Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

Display Mode

Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect mode is set to “4:3”.

Letterbox – Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

Panscan – Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

Progressive Scan

Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering.

If you are using the Component Video jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to On.

To Turn ON progressive scan:

Connect component out of the DVD to the input of your monitor/television, set your television or monitor to Component Input.

1.Select “Progressive Scan” on the DISPLAY menu then press B.

2.Select “On” using the v / V buttons.

3.Press ENTER to confirm your selection. The confirm menu will appear.

4.When the confirm menu appears on your screen Cancel is highlighted as default. Use the b / B buttons to highlight Enter.

5.Pressing ENTER will set the player to Progressive scan mode.

Caution:

Once the setting for progressive scan output is entered, an image will only be visible on a progressive scan compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan to On in error, you must reset the unit.

First, remove the disc in the DVD Player.

Next, press STOP ( x ) and hold it for five seconds before releasing it. The video output will be restored to the standard setting, and a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor.

TV Output Select

Set the player’s TV Output Select options according to the TV connection type.

YPbPr – When your TV is connected with the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks on the DVD player.

RGB – When your TV is connected with the SCART (RGB signal) jack.

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AUDIO

Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use.

Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG

Bitstream – Select “Bitstream” if you connect this unit’s DIGITAL OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.

PCM (for Dolby Digital / MPEG) – Select when connected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM audio.

Off (for DTS): If you select “Off”, the DTS signal is not output through the DIGITAL OUT jack.

Sample Freq. (Frequency)

If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice is made, this unit automatically converts any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.

If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 96 kHz.

Check the documentation for your amplifier to verify its capabilities.

Dynamic Range Control (DRC)

With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). This allows you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to On for this effect.

LOCK (Parental Control)

Rating

Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated.

1.Select “Rating” on the LOCK menu then press B.

2.To access the LOCK options, you must input the password you have created. If you have not yet entered password, you are prompted to do so.

Input a password and press ENTER. Enter it again and press ENTER to verify. If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER, press CLEAR.

3.Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v / V buttons.

Rating 1-8: Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.

Unlock: If you select unlock, parental control is not active and the disc plays in full.

4.Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu.

Password

You can enter or change password.

1.Select Password on the LOCK menu then press B.

2.To make a new password:

Press ENTER when the “New” option is highlighted. Enter a new password using the numbered buttons then press ENTER. Enter the password again to verify.

To change the password:

Press ENTER when the “Change” option is highlighted. Enter a current password using the numbered buttons then press ENTER. Enter a new password using the numbered buttons then press ENTER. Enter the password again to verify.

3.Press SETUP to exit the menu.

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If you forget your password

If you forget your password, you can clear it using the following steps:

1.Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.

2.Input the 6-digit number “210499” and the security code is cleared.

Area Code

Enter the code of the area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list on page 22.

1.Select “Area Code” on the LOCK menu then press B.

2.Follow step 2 as shown previous page (Rating).

3.Select the first character using v / V buttons.

4.Press ENTER and select the second character using v / V buttons.

5.Press ENTER to confirm your Area code selection.

OTHERS

PBC

Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off.

On: Video CDs with PBC are played according to the PBC.

Off: Video CDs with PBC are played the same way as Audio CDs.

Auto Play

You can set up the unit so a DVD disc automatically starts playing whenever the DVD is inserted.

If Auto Play mode is set to On, this unit will search for title that has the longest playback time and then play back the title automatically.

Note:

The Auto Play function may not work for some DVDs.

B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion)

To select the black level of playback pictures. Set your preference and monitor’s ability.

On: Expanded grey scale. (0 IRE cut off)

Off: Standard grey scale. (7.5 IRE cut off)

Note:

The B.L.E. function works NTSC system only.

DivX(R) VOD

We provide you the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod.

1.Select “DivX(R) VOD” option then press B.

2.Press ENTER while “Select” is selected and the registration code will appear.

Use the registration code to purchase or rent the videos from DivX® VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and download the video onto a disc for playback on this unit.

3.Press ENTER to exit.

Note:

All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD can only be played back on this unit.

Score

When a chapter/title/track is completely finished, the score will appear in the screen with a fanfare sound.

On: Turn the “Score” function on.

Off: Turn the “Score” function off.

Available discs for the score function:

•DVD discs

•DVD Karaoke Discs

•VCD discs with more than 2 tracks

Note:

•The score function is available only when a microphone is connected.

•If the score is under 80, the fanfare sound will not comes out. The fanfare sounds are differ by the score.

•If the score function is set to “On” and the microphone is connected while playing a normal disc, the score may appear on the screen in the middle of playback.

To prevent this problem, set the score function to “Off” or disconnect the microphone.

Installation and Setup

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Operations

General features

Buttons			Operations	Discs
Z (OPEN / CLOSE)			Opens or closes the disc tray.	ALL
X (PAUSE)			During playback, press X to pause playback.
			Press X repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame.
SKIP (. / >)			During playback, press SKIP (. or >) to go to the next	ALL
			chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current
			chapter/track.
			Press SKIP . twice briefly to step back to the previous
			chapter/track.
SCAN (m / M)			During playback, press SCAN (m or M) repeatedly to
			select the required scan speed.
			DVD, DivX disc; 4 steps
			Video CD, MP3, WMA, Audio CD ; 3 steps
			While the playback is paused, press SCAN (m or M)
			repeatedly to play in slow motion (4 steps).	(forward only)
REPEAT			During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a	ALL
			desired repeat mode.
			DVD Video discs: Chapter/Title/Off
			Video CD, Audio CD, DivX/MP3/WMA discs: Track/All/Off
A-B			During playback, each press of A-B button to select point A
			and point B and repeats a sequence from point A (Starting	DivX
			point) to point B (End point).
ZOOM			During playback or pause mode, press ZOOM to enlarge	DVD
			the video image (4 steps).
			You can move through the zoomed picture using b B v V
			buttons.
RANDOM			During playback or in stop mode, press RANDOM for	ACD
			random playback.	WMA
TITLE			If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears	DVD
			on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears.
DVD MENU			The disc menu appears on the screen.
		(ANGLE)	During playback of DVD disc contains scenes recorded
			different camera angles, press ANGLE repeatedly to select
			a desired angle.
		(SUBTITLE)	During playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a
			desired subtitle language.
		(AUDIO)	During playback, press AUDIO repeatedly to hear a different	DVD
			audio language or audio track.	VCD

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