
FEATURES
CONTENTS
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DVD, CD compatible
CD-R, CD-RW capable
TV format:
PAL / NTSC colour system
4:3 / 16:9 screen format select
Video output:
Composite Video output
S-Video output
Component Video(Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr) output
Scart output
Audio output:
Down-mix stereo output
Digital audio output (coaxial)
Dolby Digital output
Scart output
DVD features:
Multi Subtitle select
Multi Language select
Multi Angle select
Other features:
On screen display menu
Digital zooming
Slow motion
Parental control
JPEG picture viewer
SAFETY INFORMATION
FEATURES
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................... 1-2
Front/Rear Panels ................................... 1
System Connections .............................. 3-5
Getting Started ...................................... 6-7
On Screen Display(OSD) ........................ 8-9
Remote Control ..................................... 10
Function Buttons ................................... 11-13
Menu s ................................................. 14-16
Trouble Shooting Guide ......................... 17
Specification ......................................... 18
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision ,and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited."
The player has built in copyright
protection technology that
prevents copying from a DVD
disc to any media.
If a videorecorder is connected to
the player, the video output image
will be distortedduring recording.

INTRODUCTION
About DVD
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a digital video medium
under the MPEG II format, featuring a variety of
revolutionary entertainment capabilities. The MPEG II
video compression technology provides capacity foran
excellent picture ofminimum 500 lines resolution on
screen, up to 8 language soundtracks, up to 9 views
from different camera angles and up to 32 language
subtitles (provided by the DVD disc itself which supports
these features).
Disc information
Disc types
D
ecoding
Method
Capacity
Disc size
Horizontal
Resolution
Sub-titles
Sound tracks
Symbol
DVD features symbols
Each DVD disc contains various features depending
on production ofthe disc. Below are some of the
symbols representing the features:
2
Number of Audio Tracks
2
Number of Subtitles
DVD
Digital / MPEGII
Single-layer / Singleside
4.7GB = 2 hr
Single-layer / Doublesides
8.5GB = 4 hr
Double-layers / Singleside
9.4GB = 4.5 hr
Double-layers / Double sides
17GB = 8 hr
12cm / 8cm
500 lines up
32
8
650MB = 74min
L B
16 : 9
+
CD
Digital
12cm / 8cm
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Screen Format
Zoom
Select a DVD disc
DVD Region Code
DVD discs and DVD players are manufactured
under the worldwide agreed DVD Regional
Code System that the player will operate only
with corresponding disc of the same Regional
Code.
Region code
Region
1
Canada, USA
2
Europe (incl. Poland, Romania, The Czech
republic), Japan, MiddleEast (incl. Saudi
Arabia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa)
East Asia (incl. Hong Kong, Taiwan, South
3
Korea),
South-East Asia
Australia, Caribbean, Central & South
4
America, Mexico,
New Zealand
Africa, Former Soviet Union, India, North
5
Korea, Pakistan,Turkmenistan
China
6
Care of disc
Video disc contains high-density compressed data
that needs properhandling
Hold the disc with fingers. Hold the disc's outer
edge and/or the center spindle hole. Do not touch
the disc surface.
Do not bend or press the disc. Do NOT expose the
disc to direct sunlight or heating sources.
2
Angle Indicator
The player has built in copyright
protection technology that
prevents copying from a DVD
disc to any media.
If a video recorder is connected to
the player, the video output image
will be distorted during recording.
Some features contained in this DVD playerare related to
the DVD disc's software.
Some features cannotbe performed if the disc does not
support the feature, or requires special settings.
Check the features printed on the disc's packing or follow
the instructions ofthe Disc's on screen menu.
REMARK
Store discs in cabinet vertically,in dry condition.
Prevent exposure to:
Direct sunlight
Heat or exhaust from a heating device.
Extreme humidity.
Clean the disc surface with a soft, dry cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc surface gently,radically, from center
toward the outer edge.
Do not apply thinner, alcohol chemical solvent, or
sprays when cleaning. Such cleaning fluids will
permanently damage the disc surface.

INTRODUCTION
About the player
Front panel
AMCDVD-1883
4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3
1. Power button
2. VFD display
3. Remote control sensor
4. Open/Close button
5. Play/pause button
Rear panel
Y.Pb/Cb.Pr/Cr
(Component -Video)
Y
L
Audio L
Audio R
Coaxial Digital Audio
Composite-Video
Pb/Cb
Pr/Cr
VIDEO
R
COAXIAL
S-VIDEO
S-video
MODEL NO.: AMCDVD-1883
POWER : AC100-240V~50/60Hz
CONSUMPTION : 15W
MADE IN CHINA
9
Scart output
6. Stop button
7. PREV button
8. NEXT button
9. Disc tray
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.ConfidentialUnpublished Works.
U.S.Patent Nos.4,631,603;4,819,098;4,907,093;
5,315,448;and 6,516,132.
S/N:
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
~AC IN
2
2

DO NOTconnect the
AC powersocket to the
wall outletbefore the system
connection iscompleted
R
C
Center
L
SCART OUT
ToCoaxial input
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
COAXIAL
Pr/Cr
R
Pb/Cb
L
Y
SR
SL
SYSTEM CONNECTION
System connection figure
3

Pb/Cb Pr/Cr
SYSTEM CONNECTION
Select one video input method ONLY. If more
than one input connection is made then
interference patterns may be seen.
With the S-Video, CVBS, and Progressive scan
inputs, separate audio inputs must be used.
When using SCART it is not necessary to connect
separate audio inputs.
Pb/Cb Pr/Cr
The player is equipped with 4
forms of output.
Scart Output
S-Video
Composite video Output
Progressive Scan Output.
To view the DVD player, using Scart
Output, most modern Tv's will select
the DVD player automatically when the
DVD player is switched On.
If using S-Video, Composite Video or
Progressive Output, you will need to
select the correct input using the Tv
remote control.
If using an older Tv and Scart you may
need to select “AV” on your Tv.
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