APEX Digital AD5131 User Manual

Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with an 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.

WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE,DUE T O THE HIGH RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTA GES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. ONLY QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT THIS.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND

FULLY INSERT .

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUE, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA

FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPOND ANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' A U FOUD.

CAUTION:

This Digital Video Disc Play er emplo ys a Laser System. T o pre v ent direct e xposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Visible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated.

The use of control adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure .

DO NOTSTAREINTOBEAM.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location, or contact APEX Digital Inc.Only qualified service personnel should remove the cover .

FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. Pursuant with the FCC Rules, Part

15. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not instlled and used in accordance with the

instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communication,However,this is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance,(example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or

peripheral devices).Any changes or modifications not expressly appro ved b y the party responsible for compliance could v oid the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved b y APEX or parties authorized by APEX will v oid all the

manufacture warranties.

THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT IS 1.

Since it is very usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, all players have region codes and disks can have an optional region code. If you load a disk of a different region code to your player, you

will see the region code notice on the screen. The disk will not play, and should be unloaded.

For Customer Use:

In spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No.located on the rear panel of your D VD video pla y er .

Model No. Serial No.

Retain this information for future reference.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE

PAS OUVRIR

WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PART INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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Important Safety Instructions

1. READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL - Follow all the operating and installation instructions.

2. R

ETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future use.

3. P

AY ATTENTION TO WARNINGS - All warnings on the appliances and in the operating instructions should

be followed.

4. F

OLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - Follow all operating instructions to achieve optimal use.

5. P

OWER SOURCES - This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on

the label.

6. H

EAT - This unit should be situated away from heat sources, such as amplifiers, radiators, stoves or any other units

producing heat.

7.W

ATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this unit near water, for example: near the kitchen sink, a bath tub, washbowl,

laundry tub, swimming pool, or in a wet basement.

8. C

LEANING - Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners

directly on the unit. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

9. C

ARTS AND STANDS - The unit and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and

uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn. The unit should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer.

10. P

OWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or

pinched by items places upon or against them.

11. O

VERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlet, or extension cords. This can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

CAUTION:

PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and saf ety standards . The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the f ollowing procedures f or installation, use , and service. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be aware of.

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Important Safety Instructions

12. DISC TRAY - Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. It may cause serious personal injury,

or do damage to the machine.

13.W

EIGHT - Do not place a heavy object (amplifier, receiver) on your DVD player. The object may fall, causing

serious personal injury or death.

14. O

BJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the

units openings. Such situations could result in fire or electrical shock.

15. N

ON-USE PERIODS - The power cord of the unit should be unplugged, when not in use for a long time.

16. D

ISC - Do not use a deformed, cracked, or heavily scratched disc. Using these disc will limit your viewing

pleasure, and/or may damage the internal workings of your machine.

17. L

IGHTING AND POWER SURGES - Use a power strip to help eliminate surges and spikes caused by lighting and static

electric charges.

18. P

OLARIZATION OR GROUNDING - Precautions should be taken so that the polarization or grounding means of a unit

is not defeated. To prevent electric shock match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot of the outlet and fully insert. If the wide blade does not match up with the outlet try reversing the plug.

19. S

ERVICING - Do not attempt to ser vice this unit yourself. Only qualified APEX ser vice technicians should work on

your DVD Player.

20. D

AMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The unit should be ser viced by qualified APEX authorized specialist when:

A. The unit does not appear to operate nor mally or exhibits a marked change in performance. B. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. C. If objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit. D. If the unit has been exposed to water or rain. E. If the unit has been dropped or damaged in any way.

21. S

AFETY CHECK - Ask the service technician to perform safety checks upon completion of the unit.

22.W

ALL AND CEILING MOUNTING - The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by

the manufacturer.

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Introduction

Your DVD video player is a player for digital video discs conforming to the universal DVD video standard. With it, you will be able to enjoy full-length movies with true cinema picture quality, and stereo or multichannel sound (depending on the disc, and on your playback setup). The unique features of this DVD video, such as selection of sound track and subtitle languages and KODAK Picture CD are all included.What’s more, Parental Control lets you decide which discs your children will be able to view.

You will find your player remarkably easy to use, by way of the On-Screen Display (setup menu) and player display, in combination with the remote control.

UNPACKING

When shipping the DVD video player, the original shipping carton and packing comes in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. It is normal for your changer tray to be partially open after you hav e unpacked the unit.This is a feature designed to allow easier access to disc inside the tray during diagnostics.

First check and identify the contents of your DVD video player package, as listed below:

- DVD video player

- Remote control handset with separately packed batteries

- Power cable

- RCA cables (3) (1 yellow, 1 red, and 1 white)

- Owner’s manual

- Size AAA batteries (2) If any item should be damaged or missing, please inform your supplier without delay. Keep the packaging materials, you may need them to transport your player in the future.

WHERE TO LOCATE Y OUR DVD

A. Place the unit on a fir m, flat surface. B. When you place this DVD video player near a radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and/or distorted. In this situation, move the DVD video player away from the other units. C. Keep away from direct sunlight & domestic heating equipment. D. If placed in a cabinet, please allow at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space all around the player for proper ventilation.

TO OBTAIN A CLEAR PICTURE

The DVD video player is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the picture quality becomes poor. To obtain a clear picture, we recommend regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment. For details, contact your nearest dealer.

READABLE

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HDCD ,High Definition Compatible Digital and Pacific

Microsonics are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics,Inc.in the United States and/or other countries.HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics,Inc.This product is covered by one or more of the following:In the USA: 5,479,168,5,638,074,5,640,161,5,808,574,5,838,274,5,854,600,5,8 64,311,5,872,531,and in Australia:669114.Other patents pending.

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Notes on Discs

HOW TO HANDLE, CLEAN, AND STORE DISCS.

HANDLING DISCS

• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

• Do not attach paper or tape to discs.

CLEANING DISCS

• Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outward with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.

• If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth.

• Do not use any type of solvent such as a thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray for vinyl LP’s. It may damage the disc.

STORING DISCS

• Do not store discs in places subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources.

• Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.

• Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping.

ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL

This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this DVD video player. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the DVD video player may not respond to all operating commands. Refer to instruction notes of disc.

may appear on TV screen during operation. means that the operation is not permitted by the

DVD video player.

PLAYABLE DISCS

This DVD video player can play back the following discs.

NOTES ON REGIONAL NUMBERS

DVDs are divided into seperate regions.The United States and Canada are designated as region 1 DVD. Your DVD Video player plays region 1 DVDs only. It will also play all region VCDs.

TYPE OF TV SYSTEM

Connect this DVD video player to a TV compatible with PAL/3.58 NTSC system.

DVD video disc

Audio

Video (moving pictures)

Audio

Video (moving pictures)

Audio

12 cm

8 cm

(CD single)

Video CD

Audio CD

Disk Mark Contains Disc Size Maximum playback time

8 cm

Approx. 4 hours

(single sided disc)

Approx. 8 hours

(double sided disc) Approx. 74 minutes Approx. 20 minutes

Approx. 74 minutes

Approx. 20 minutes

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.

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished works.

c 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reser ved.

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission.DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted.

HDCD

Audio 12 cm

Approx. 74 minutes

Audio 12 cm

MP3 CD

MP3

Approx. 600+ minutes

This product complies with the KODAK Picture CD format and will display KODAK Picture CDs.The KODAK Picture CD compatible logo is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company and is used with permission.

KODAK Picture CD

Spec.

12 cm

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Table of Contents

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Identification of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

DVD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

What is VCD, MP3, HDCD,

& Picture CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 11

Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Connecting to an Audio System or TV

Component Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connecting to Optional

Equipment (RF Modulator) . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 17

Playing Back a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 21

Removing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Locating a Specific Title,

Chapter or Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 - 24

Playing Repeatedly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Playing in Random Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Zooming a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Selecting the Camera Angle/

Selecting a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Playing in a Favorite Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Selecting Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Playing Back Your

Kodak Picture CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Working With JPEG Files:

What is a JPEG? / How to Create a JPEG /

Playing Your JPEG Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33

Karaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35

Using the On-screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Setting the Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Customizing the Function Settings . . . . . . . . .38

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Before Calling Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . .40

Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

1 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 2 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 3 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT 4S-VIDEO OUTPUT

5 OPTICAL OUTPUT

6 DIGITAL AUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT

7 POWER CORD INPUT

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Identification of Controls

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

1POWER ON/OFF 2DVD DISPLAY 3DISC LOADING TRAY 4 OPEN/CLOSE 5STOP

6 PLAY/ENTER 7 STEP/PAUSE 8 NEXT 9 PREVIOUS

10 HDCD LAMP

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DVD Display

The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play.

DVD Video discs

• When closing the disc tray:

Example

• During playback:

Example

Some DVD video discs may not display the chapter numbers or elapsed time.

TITLE

DVD

0:00:02

Playing chapter 3

Elapsed time of the current title

CH/

1:0

VCD Video discs

• When closing the disc tray:

Example

• During playback:

Example

TRK VCD

8:08:18

Playing track 3

Elapsed time of the current title

PBC

When playing back the same title, chapter or track repeatedly.

When playback is paused.

During memory playback.

When playing back the entire disc repeatedly.

When the camera angle can be changed.

• Display directions

OPEN INITIAL

TITLE

STOP ROOT

• Other indicators

VIDEO CD/AUDIO CD indicator

Operating status indicator

Title number indicator

Chapter/track number indicator

DVD indicator

Repeat playback mode indicator

MEMORY indicator

PBC indicator

Angle icon indicator

To t a l playing time indicator

ALL

PROG

TOTAL

DSVCD

DVD

CH/TRKPBCTITLE

Dolby Digital indicator

PROG

HDCD

• When closing the disc tray:

Example

• During playback:

Example

TRK CD

0:00:02

Playing track 3

Elapsed time of the

current title

MP3 discs

• When closing the disc tray:

Example

• During playback:

Example

TRK

0:00:02

Playing track 3

Elapsed time of the current title

Compact Disc

• When closing the disc tray:

Example

• During playback:

Example

TRK CD

0:00:02

Playing track 3

Elapsed time of the current title

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What is VCD, MP3, HDCD, & Picture CD

WHAT IS VCD?

Size and shape of any regular music CD with the same digital audio, plus good video capability. It is a new video format that offers exceptional high-end digital picture quality and smoothness, over an hour of playing time, full CD-quality, stereo sound, and more. Using MPEG (Motion Picture Expert Group) compression (1:30), VCD’s offer picture quality that is far superior to the Quicktime movies you see on standard VHS tape.

Note:

1)When you playback video CD, you must turn PBC OFF in order to stop the chapter/scene.

2) The AD-5131 DVD player will only play “Comercially”made VCD and SVCD’s. Apex does not now of any software that will produce VCD’s or SVCD on a PC or MAC.

WHAT IS HDCD?

This player is equipped with HDCD technology. HDCD

(High Definition Compatible Digital®) is a patented process that enables the Compact Disc to deliver the full richness and detail of the original microphone feed.When listening to HDCD encoded CDs, you hear more dynamic range, a focused 3-D soundstage, and extremely natural musical timbre with 20bit output.

WHAT IS MP3?

MP3 refers to a new format of music files available for playback over the internet. Because of the popularity to download music from MP3 websites onto ones home computer, Apex Digital is the first company to offer in a home DVD player, the ability to play back CD-R discs recorded with MP3 audio files.

WHAT IS PICTURE CD?

APEX Digital is the first company to offer, in a DVD player, the ability to playback most JPEG files including KODAKPicture CDs and view your photos on a television in the comfort of your home from a CD-R!

You can order a KODAK Picture CD simply by checking the box on the photofinishing envelope when you drop off a roll of film (35mm or Advanced Photo System - APS color print film) at the time of processing. When your order is returned, you receive your prints, negatives and full roll of pictures safely stored on a KODAK Picture CD.With your AD 5131, each KODAK Picture CD brings you the ability share your photos wih your family, friends, and/or business associates.

WHEN CREATING MP3’S

When creaing MP3’s to play on your DVD player, be sure to change the Character Settings from Joliett to ISO 9660 in your “CD Format” proper ties of you favorite CD-R burning software.

For those of you using Adaptec® Easy CD Creator® 3.5 or higher, be sure to change the Mode Settings from Mode 2 to Mode 1.

Note: The AD-5131 DVD player will not play MP3 files on a CD-RW.

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Remote Control

20. PBC OFF

21. SUB-T

22. GOTO

23. DISPLAY

24. MUTE

25. RESUME

26. EQUALIZER

27. VOLUME

28. VSS

29. DISC3

30. DISC2

31. DIRECTION

(UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT)

32. ENTER/PLAY

33. A-B

34. KEY+

35. ZOOM

36. KEY-

37. FORWARD SKIP

38. PAUSE/STEP

1. TITLE

2. POWER

3. SETUP

4. P/N

5. AUDIO

6. NUMBERS

7. SHUFFLE

8. VOCAL ASSIST

9. PROGRAM

10. DISC1

11. SLOW

12. REPEAT

13. REVERSE

14. FORWARD

15. PREVIOUS SKIP

16. STOP/RETURN

17. DVD DIGEST

18. OPEN/CLOSE

19. ANGLE

THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL DESCRIBE THE FUNCTIONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL.

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Press , or anytime on the front panel or on the remote control unit, you can switch the disc inside the 3 disc changer.

1 2 3

Press OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel, you can change the rest of two discs and it will not affect the disc that is currently playback. After you finish changing the two discs, press OPEN/CLOSE again and the loader will close and store that two discs inside the 3-disc changer.

NOTICE

• Press OPEN/CLOSE in order to close the disc tray during playback. It will not close the disc tray automatically during playback.

• A few seconds are needed during switching inside the 3-disc changer.

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Remote Control

Continued

1 2 3

Open the cover.

OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL

Operating DVD video player with the remote control.

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MIC LEVEL

_+_

OFF

MIC

3 DISC

DIGITAL

3 4

678

DISC 1

DISC 2

DISC 3

+10

OPEN/CLOSE

TITLE

PLAY/ENTER

STOP

STEP/ PAUSE

AUDIO

SUB-T

ANGLE

30˚

The remote control must point at the remote sensor, in order for the DVD player to function correctly.

Distance: Maximum of 7 m from the front of the remote sensor. Angle: Approximately 30˚ from each direction.

*Please do not place the remote sensor towards any light source such as direct sunlight or illumination. The DVD video player will malfunction, if you do so.

Insert batteries (AAA size).

Make sure to match the + and - on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compar tment.

Close the cover.

NOTICE (BATTERIES)

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL

To operate the DVD video player, you must first place the batteries in the remote control.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BECAUSE INCORRECT USE OF BATTERIES MIGHT CAUSE THEM TO LEAK OR CORRODE.

• Do not place the batteries in the wrong direction.

• It is dangerous to charge/heat/open or short-circuit the batteries.

• Do not leave dead batteries or mix old/new batteries in the remote control.

• When not using the remote control for a long duration of time, remove the batteries.

• When difficulties occur, with the remote control, or if the operating range becomes reduced, then replace the batteries.

• If leakage from the battery occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the batter y compar tment, then replace the batter ies.

• With normal usage the batteries should last one year.

NOTICE (REMOTE CONTROL)

• The remote control should be aimed directly towards the remote sensor of the DVD video player.

• Avoid dropping the remote control.

• Avoid spilling any liquids and/or extreme heat.

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Connecting to a TV

NOTICE

• It will be helpful to also refer to the manual of the connected TV.

• Turn off the power and unplug both units before setting up any connections.

• The playback picture will be distorted, if you do not connect the DVD video player directly to your TV because DVD video discs are protected by Macrovision.

• Therefore, if you connect the DVD video player to a video cassette recorder (VCR), or TV/VCR combination, the playback picture will be distorted.

Setting up your player

Set-up for Analog output:

Step 1: After you have connected the input and output cables, turn on your TV and player. Step 2: Press the Set-up button on your remote control. Step 3: Select General Set-up by pressing the Enter button on your remote. Step 4: Using the arrow keys, highlight the Audio out selection. Step 5: Using the Right Arrow Key, highlight the Analog selection and select by pressing the Enter

Key on your remote control.

Step 6: Exit the menu by pressing the Set-up button.

Note: For S-Video set up, follow Steps 1-4 above.Highlight Set Video Output and S-Video.

GOOD

Red

White

Yellow

Red White

Yellow

BETTER

White

Black

Red

White

Black

Connect the DVD video player with the S Video cable, if the TV has an S video input. Do not connect the yellow video cable if you are using the S Video cable.

Red

TV Audio Input

TV Video Input

TV Audio Input

TV S-Video Input

Best Picture

The Component Video input allows you to enjoy the sound and picture quality of the DVD video discs.

• How to setup the sound output

Enter Key on your remote control.

Step 6: Exit the menu by pressing the Set-up button.

Note: For S-Video set up, follow Steps 1-4 above.Highlight Set Video Output and S-Video.

• How to setup the video output

Step 1: After you have connected the input and output cables, turn

on your TV and player. Step 2: Press the Set-up button on your remote control. Step 3: Select General Set-up by

pressing the “Enter” button on your remote.

Step 4: Using the arrow keys, highlight

the YUV Video selection.

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Connecting to an Audio System or TV Component Video Input

NOTICE

• It will be helpful to also refer to the manual of the connected TV.

• Turn off the power and unplug both units before setting up any connections.

• Keep the DVD video player away from any tuner or radio to avoid any static or distorted sound during a broadcast.

• When connecting any disconnecting the DVD video player, be sure to turn off the amplifier to avoid any speaker damage.

• Due to the wide dynamic range of sound output of the DVD video player, adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortably modist listening level to avoid any speaker damage.

NOTICE (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT)

Component input terminals when connected to selected TVs and monitors will produce a higher quality picture playback. Depending on the selected TVs and monitors, the wording of the component input terminals may vary. (ie:R-Y, Y, B-Y, etc.) If there are any fluctuations with the color played back adjust the TV or monitor to achieve the best audio and/or picture.

To Cb VIDEO IN

To Y VIDEO IN

To Cr VIDEO IN

To Y VIDEO OUT

To C r VIDEO OUT

To C b VIDEO OUT

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