Audiovox D1700 User Manual

Portable
DVD / VCD / CD / MP3
Article Number03E: 25070PD2700050 128-6169
1-800-645-4994 Customer Service
Audio and Visual Disc Playe
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Owner’ s Manual
D1700
CAUTIONS REGARDING DVD PLAYER
Do not move the player during playback
During playback, the disc spins at high speed, so do not lift or move the player. Doing so may damage the disc.
When transporting the player
Be sure to remove the disc and close the lid when transporting the player. Also slide the power switch to the “ OFF “ position to turn off the power, then unplug the power cord once “ OFF “ on the display window appears. Transporting the player with a disc loaded may result in damage.
Place of installation
Select a stable place near the TV or stereo system to which you are going to connect the player. Do not place the player on top of a TV or color monitor. Install the player away from cassette decks or other devices which are easily affected by magnetic forces.
Turn off the power when not using the player
Depending on the TV reception conditions, stripes may appear on the TV screen when the TV is turned on while the player’s power is on. This is not a malfunction of the player or the TV. If this should happen, turn off the player’s power. Noise may also be generated in the sound of a radio when the player’s power is on.
Special note regarding use of player in vehicles
We strongly advise against using the player while driving. Most countries and states have laws, which prohibit or severely restrict the use of the player in vehicles while driving.
Do not leave the player or the battery pack in places temperature is extremely low or extremely high, such as inside the passenger cabin or trunk in midsummer.
Doing so may warp the outer case or reduce the performance or quality of the battery pack.
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When carrying on planes
Heed the airline company’s rules.
Do not place objects on top of the player
Do not place any objects on top of the player.
When carrying in hospitals
Heed the hospital’s rules.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION- PLEASE READ FIRST
USING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE
This product is sold with a power cord appropriate for accessing an external power source. Make sure to use only an appropriate external power source, as indicated on the electricity ratings label. If you are unsure regarding the type of power source in your area, consult an authorized service provider or the local power company. Refer to en­closed operating instructions for instructions regarding using batter­ies with this product.
BATTERY WARNING
The DVD player includes a Lithium battery pack. If handled improperly, this battery pack poses a risk of fire or burns. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of the battery pack in fire or water. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Replace only with a battery pack designed specifically for this product. Dispose of the battery in a enviromentally safe manner and recycle whenever possible.
ATTENTION
Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type recommandé par le constructer. mettre au rébut les batteries usagées conform ément aux instructions du fabricant.
USE AN APPROVED POWER CORD
If a power cord was not included with your purchase or you have lost the power cord, you should purchase a power cord approved for use in your country and properly rated for product voltage and current requirements (refer to product electrical rating label). The power cord voltage and cur­rent rating should be greater than said ratings for the product. Furthermore, power cord wire must be a minimum 0.75mm2 /18AWG with a recommended length between 5 and 6.5 feet (1.5 to 2 meters). Contact your authorized service provider regarding further questions about power cord selection and use.
LASER EMISSIONS WARNING
This product is fitted with a laser-emitting device. Make sure the device is shut down prior to opening player lid. Please follow the following precau­tions when operating. Failure to do so may result in fire, personal injury, or equipment damage.
1. Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures other than as specified in the DVD drive installation guide.
2. Only an authorized service technician should perform repairs.
3. All DVD-equipped systems comply with appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. The installed laser device complies with Class 1 government laser performance standards. This laser device does not emit hazardous light and is fully enclosed during user operation and maintenance.
LASER BEAM WARNING
CAUTION - Laser radiation when open and interlock defeated. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
OUTDOOR USE WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
NTSC / PAL Viewing Area Standards
Most of Asia (excluding China) and the Americas use the NTSC broad­casting standard. Europe, Japan and China/Hong Kong use the PAL broadcasting standard. If you use this product in an area using a standard different from your own, simply select the appropriate set­ting on the PAL / NTSC setting located on the back of the base mod­ule and restart the disc player, otherwise the viewing image will be very poor.
WARNING SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
This owner’s manual employs four different symbols to indicate the different types of warning message:
indicates a warning or notice regarding product operation. indicates to the presence of important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions. indicates of the presence of uninsulated dangerous volt-
age within the product’s enclosure. The double-square symbol indicates a classification of
IEC 417 No.5172,to identify equipment meeting the safety requirements of DOUBLE INSULATION specified for Class II equipment. It can in no way be confused with the
manufacturer’s name or other identifications.
Manufactured under License from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby“ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights
reserved. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater System( U.S.A.) is
According to copyright laws, copyrighted publications may not be reproduced, transmitted, displayed or rented in any form or by any means, without prior permission. DVD discs have been equipped with a protective design against copying, so that cop­ied images will show distortions.
The copyright protection technology applied in this product is protected by American patent right and by intellectual property right protection of Macrovision and other owners. Any use of this copyright protection technology must be approved by Macrovision, otherwise the player may only broadcast at private homes or for a limited audience. Decoding or breaking of the code is strictly prohibited.
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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.
It’s 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.
Table of Contents:
1. Dear Customer .........................................................6
2. Package Contents ....................................................6
3. Quick Start Guide.....................................................8
4. Player Functions ....................................................10
5. Player Controls.......................................................11
6. Remote Control Buttons ......................................... 19
7. System Setting .......................................................31
8. Changing Settings During Play ..............................41
9. Programmed Play...................................................45
10. Connecting AV Peripherals .................................... 47
11. Setting the Password and Rating ........................... 51
12. Rechargeable Battery Installation and Use ............ 55
13. DVD Precautions and Simple Maintenance ...........57
14. Player Specifications...............................................59
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Dear Customer:
Thank you for your purchase of this portable DVD player. This product incorporates the latest digital audio / video (AV) technologies to give you the ulti­mate in listening and viewing pleasure. Before use, may we recommend you familiarize yourself with the user’s manual. The manual discusses, player operation,the use of remote control,system setup and player maintenance. If you are interested in a specific topic(s), please refer to the Table of Contents.
If you should want to start using this DVD player quickly, please skip to page 8 : Quick Starting Guide.
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Package Contents
Before using this player, please make sure that you received all the following items in good order with your purchase. Some of the items listed here may not come standard with your player and are offered for optional purchase. For addition optional equipment and ac­cessories for the DVD player, visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com or contact Customer Ser­vice at 1-800-290-6650.
2. Package Contents
Package Contents
1. DVD Player - one
2.AC/DC Power Adapter - one
3. Audio Signal Cable - one
4. Video Signal Cable - one
5. S-Video Signal Cable - one
6. Earphones - one
7. Power Cord - one
8. Wireless Remote Control - one
9. CR 2025 Battery for Remote Control - one
11. Rechargeable Lithium Battery Pack
12. Vehicle Power Adapter
13. Battery Charger
NOTE:
This DVD player can utilize a Digital Optical
Fiber Signal Cable for improved audio
signal output.This cable can be purchased
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at your local electronics store.
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3 . Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide
If you want to use rechargeable batteries for this DVD
player, please first read the instructions on page 55.
Open the protective cover
The cover opens to a maximum 180 only. Do not try to open it any further. The player’s liquid crystal display (LCD) is located on the reverse side of the cover. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen with sharp objects. Close the cover when the player is not in use.
Connecting to an External Power Source
Connect the power cord (provided with the player) to the side input plug and to a wall outlet. The use of any other power supply device may result in unstable voltage or power spikes that could damage the player. Do not use the provided power cord with any other devices. The transformer on the end of the power cord will feel slightly warm during player operation or when plugged into a socket. This is normal and no cause for alarm. When the player is not in use, always unplug the transformer from the power source.
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Press the open button on the left to open the internal CD player cover
Never press the OPEN but­ton on the left during player operation. During play, first press the STOP button to cease play and then open the CD cover.
Never look directly at the laser-emitting device while the CD player cover is open to prevent eye damage by the laser light.
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Inserting a DVD disc
Align the center of the DVD disc with the center hole of the DVD player. Gently press down on the DVD to snap the disc into place. Close the player cover. Make sure that the
laser-emitting device is never bumped or contaminated by dust, etc. When the DVD player is not in use, try to keep the cover closed as much as possible to avoid contamination by dust.
Slide the side power switch to on/off
This switch is spring-loaded and will re­turn to its middle position once switched on. Sliding the switch once again in the same direction will turn power off.
Press the (PLAY) button on the player face
In most cases, the DVD already inserted into the player will begin playing automati­cally when power is turned on. If you in­sert a DVD and close the player cover after turning on the power, the DVD
should also begin to play automatically. To stop play, press the stop button. Remember to turn off player power as well .
After pressing the stop button the loaded disc will con-
tinue spinning.
The DVD player will immediately start Playing the DVD program
When you want to stop , press the stop button and slide the ON/OFF switch to the left to shut off power and then close the cover.
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4. Player Functions
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Player Functions
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Multiple DVD Format Com­patibility
This DVD player can play the following disc formats: DVD, VCD , music CD and MP3. The player automatically recog­nizes the appropriate format, so all you have to do is put in the disc, sit back and enjoy.
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Large Active Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen
This DVD player comes with a 7-inch large format LCD screen. The screen affords high-resolution, low glare, zero radiation emissions, and high clarity. Further, the screen sup­ports a 16:9 display format compatible with that used by the most advanced DVD output. The RGB true color dis­play delivers accurate and rich on-screen images.
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Onboard Two Channel Speak­ers and Earphone Plug
Two onboard speakers allow you to enjoy this DVD player without cumbersome add-ons. You can plug in your ear­phones to enjoy high clarity sound or enjoy a program with­out bothering those around you.The onboard earphone plug is an industry standard
3.5mm plug,compatible with all the best earphones available in the market.
Digital Signal Output
This DVD player provides a fully digital output, allowing full enjoyment from DVDs with sur­round sound or DTS when the player is connected to a digital amp. The resulting 5.1 channel, theater sound, is on par with the best movie theaters.
Broad Signal I/O Capabilities
Through the AV plug the DVD player can output to a broad spectrum of devices, including television monitors, amplifiers, tape recorders, and video projectors. Similarly, the DVD player can receive signals from an array of devices, including VCRs, video cameras, and even amplifiers, for broadcast over its internal speakers, ear­phones and LCD monitor.
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Automatic Power Saving Design
On battery power, when your player has been shut off for a while, the player automatically enters the power saving mode. The power used in this mode is minute, but it is still sufficient to keep the player on active standby, ready to restart im­mediately upon power on. Please refer to page 16 for fur­ther information.
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Player Controls (1)
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5. Player Controls (1)
Active Liquid Crystal Display
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This player is equipped with a 7-inch, 16:9, non-radiation emitting large screen TFT panel.The display delivers colors that are sharp and vivid.
“ BRIGHTNESS “Button
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Turning the “ BRIGHTNESS “button allows you to adjust the bright­ness level of the LCD screen.
“ COLOR “Button
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Turning the” COLOR “button will allow you to adjust the on-screen color balance.
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“ DISPLAY MODE “Button
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Pressing the “ DISPLAY MODE “button will cause the screen to display size ratio information. You may choose between 16:9 dis­play, cinema mode, normal display and off. Continuing to press the “ DISPLAY MODE “ button will cycle you through the choices. The default value is 16:9.
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Player Controls (2)
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“ ENTER “Button and Direction Selection
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The “ ENTER “ button has two functions. The first function is to confirm selections within the setup mode (please refer to page 31, System Settings). The up, down, left or right buttons are pushed to choose a selection and then the “ ENTER “ button is pressed down to confirm the setting. The second function is to confirm a title selection after pressing the “ Title “or “ MENU “button. You can scroll through the choices (please refer to the next section) and once the selection is made the “ ENTER “button is pressed and the selection is executed. The “ EN- TER “ button is also available on the remote control. Refer to page 24 for relevant instructions.
“ RETURN “Button
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After pressing “ SETUP “and making relevant selections within this mode, press” RETURN “to return to the next highest level within the mode. The “ RETURN “button is also available on the remote control. Refer to page 23 for relevant instructions.
“ MENU “Button
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The vast majority of DVDs are designed to permit users to choose from various “ chapters “or “ sections ”.Pressing the “ MENU “ button will allow you access to the main menu screen containing the names of available chapter sections on the DVD. Scroll through the menu using the up, down, left, right buttons through to choose the desired chapter (or other selection), then press” ENTER “to confirm. Some DVDs come with vari­ous levels of selection options. Follow on-screen instructions and select the desired item. This button is also available on the remote control. Refer to page 23 for relevant instructions.
When you push the “ MENU “button longer than 1 second, the player will automatically enter the GUI (Graphical User Interface) mode. For de­tailed instructions please refer to page 29, Remote Control Buttons.
“ SETUP “Button
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After pressing the “ SETUP “button you can select various user prefer­ences by following the on-screen instructions.
“ TITLE “Button
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While in play, the DVD player will operate interactively with the installed DVD. Pressing the “ TITLE “button during play of some discs will result in the name of the title, or the publishers name to be displayed. Regard­less of the display, follow subsequent on-screen instructions regarding buttons to be pushed next. The “ TITLE “button is also available on the remote control. Refer to page 23 for relevant instructions.
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Player Controls (3)
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Directional keys “ , , , “
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Press the key to execute the directional key function. In addition,you can use the directional keys to scroll through options on the menu to choose song while playing VCD 2.0 disc.
Fast forward ,Reverse ,Next ,Prev
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Press the “ “ key down for about 2 seconds if you want to operate fast forward function during playing. You will see the signal “ x2 “ shown at right bottom corner of the screen, the screen images will move forward at 2x speed. By pressing the “ “ two or three times will increase speed to 4x and 8x respectively and four times to circle through this function. Using the same method to operate “ “, “ “, “ “ key. Press “ “ PLAY key to restore speed to normal play. The sound will dis­appear while operating “ fast forward “ and “ re­verse “ functions. These keys are also available on the remote control.
“ “STOP Button
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Pressing the stop button will stop play, although the disc will remain in motion. Pressing the button soon after pressing stop will cause the player to pick up at the place just left off (i.e. memory play). Pressing the . button twice will cause play to cease and the memory play function to be disabled. The button is also available on the remote control. Refer to page 25 for relevant instructions.
After pressing the button the disc will remain in motion. If the player is running on battery, be aware that player is consuming battery power.
“ “ PAUSE Button
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Pressing the button will pause play. If a music CD is paused, the music will temporarily stop. If a video disc is played, the screen will temporarily freeze. Pressing the “ PAUSE “button again will advance the video out­put frame by frame, one push one frame, but a music CD will be restored to normal play. During pause, pressing the button will immediately dis able pause and return video and audio output to normal play.
While paused, the disc will still rotate, but as there are no contact parts, you need not worry that an extended pause will cause damage to the disc as happens with conventional magnetic music tape. However, do remember that while in pause, the player is still drawing the same amoun of power as in play mode. This button is also available on the remote control. Refer to page 25 for relevant instructions.
“ “PLAY Button
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Pressing the button will immediately play the disc installed in your DVD player. This button is also available on the remote control. Refer to page 25 for relevant instructions.
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OPEN Button to open the internal player cover
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Press the “ OPEN “button to open the internal player cover and change discs. Make sure that the cover is kept closed. As long as the cover is open, the DVD player will not start broadcasting.
WARNING:Do not over extend the cover to avoid breaking the hinge.
Player Controls (4)
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1. When playing a Disc ( DVD/VCD/CD ), please adjust the volume between” 0 “to” 8 “ to get the best sound performance. To avoid dam­aging the speakers, please do not adjust the volume too high, such that, the sound of the speakers is distorted.
NOTE: For some low sound level recorded disc, you may need to adjust the level above” 8 “ .
2. Before using earphone, please make sure that the volume is turning to” 0 “first, then slowly turn up the volume to your most comfortable sound level.
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Volume Control Knob
This knob is used to control output volume to both the speaker and earphones. Take care not to have the volume up too high while lis­tening with earphones to protect your hearing and to prevent distrac­tion while performing other tasks. When audio is routed to other devices, the volume control no longer functions and volume adjust­ment must be assumed by the secondary device (such as an amplifier).
Earphone Jack
You can plug in a 3.5 mm standard earphone plug and enjoy high qual­ity sound, or you can connect large earphones with an intermediary plug for even higher audio quality .
The player’s speakers will automatically disable once earphones have been plugged in. Prior to removing earphones, please check that the volume levels are low enough to prevent unnecessary shock to the speak­ers and people around you as well.
Furthermore, the earphone jack can also transmit digital optical fiber signals.
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Player Controls (5)
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AV Signal Jacks
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Depending on the position of the” INPUT OUT­PUT “switch, the DVD player can accept exter-
nal inputs and provide an output signal through the standard AV jacks.
When “ INPUT “ is selected (right) on the “ OUT- PUT INPUT “switch the player is ready to accept data input from an outside source. When “ OUT- PUT “is selected (left) the data may be sent to a variety of devices, including television, amplifier, VCR, tape recorder, video camera, laser disc player, and so on. During output the player will continue to display video on its screen and broad­cast sound from the speakers.
Please note when installing the AV wires that the white wire is designated for the left speaker, the red wire for the right speaker, and the yellow wire is for the video signal.
In the” INPUT “mode the player will accept inputs from an amplifier, VCR, tape recorder, video camera etc. for broadcast on its onboard LCD screen and speakers. Input signals are given precedence over any disc currently running on the player.
INPUT - OUTPUT Switch
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Moving the switch either to the left or right will set the player to provide input or output signals (refer to section 1). When the switch is set to the left (OUTPUT), the player will output AV signals to outside sources. When set to the right (INPUT), the player will input AV signals from outside devices.
Important: Once set to the “ INPUT “position, all player sound and video out­put will cease in preparation for external AV input. Therefore, during normal operation, please make sure this setting is on” OUTPUT “.
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S-VIDEO Output Port
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For higher quality video output the player provides an S-Video output port. Any device capable of accepting an S-Video signal can receive data through this port. Note that the S-Video port handles only the video signal. Audio channels will still use the audio jacks.
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Player Controls (6)
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DC IN Power Jack
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This DVD player is supplied with an AC/DC adapter for use in the home or for long-periods. Plug one end into a power socket and the other into the DC IN power jack for immediate use.
Important: Use only the Audiovox ap­proved adapter. Use of other adapter may damage the player.
If you press the“ ON/OFF “switch to the right to “ HOLD “position, it will lock the system in place. At this point the player is locked and pressing any key will have no effect on the player.
Once the player has been switched on and the protective cover opened, the LCD screen will display a welcome message. This alone consumes significant power. If you are running on batteries and not planning on playing a disc immediately, it is recommended that you do not open the cover in order to save power.
A note regarding automatic power saving
Once power has been shut off on the main player unit, the system enters wait mode and is prepared to respond immediately to a power on request. In wait mode, the system uses only a minimum amount of electricity and the LCD status window on the front of the main player module will read “ OFF “ (please refer to page 17 for further information). The player may be turned back on using the “ POWER “command on the remote control or by switching the” ON/OFF “button on the left side of the player.When running on battery power, once the player has been off for a period of some time, power consump­tion will be even further reduced (sleep mode) and the LCD status window on the front of the main player will display no message. To start the player again you must push the “ POWER “button on the remote control, or the switch the “ ON/OFF “button on the player.
Power ON/OFF Switch and System Lock
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This switch turns the player on and off. Pushing the switch once to the left turns the player on. Push­ing once again to the left turns the player off.
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If you plan to suspend use of the player for a significant period of time, it is recommended that the power cord (or batteries) be removed to prevent unnecessary power drain.
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Player Controls (7) Play Mode LCD Screen
The Play Mode LCD Screen is located in the front section of the DVD player and programmed to display a variety of display data, including chapter number, play time, repeat mode, bat­tery status, charge mode and so on.
When power to the player has been removed, the screen will display “ OFF “(please refer to page 16 for further instructions).
When running on battery power and main power has been switched off for five minutes, the LCD screen will go fully blank. Please refer to page 16 for further information regarding automatic power saving features.
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Disc Type
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The DVD player automatically detects the type of disc installed at any given time and will display the type of disc on the LCD screen - ( DVD, VCD, CD, etc.) If the player is currently in the “ Stop “ mode, the disc type will flash.
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Chapter Number and Play Time
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Regardless of the type of disc played, the chapter number and chapter time elapsed will be displayed (hours, minutes, seconds) .
When play is paused, numbers in this area will flash.
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Battery Status
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This symbol displays the charge level currently remaining in the installed battery. Please refer to the chart on the right to determine reserve levels indicated by each display level.
If the battery symbol is flashing this indicates that battery reserves are at 10 percent or less. Recharging is recommended at this point. A battery kept at low reserves for an extended period of time is subject to damage and a shorter life span. Please refer to page 55 for a description of how to recharge, as well as important information regarding battery usage and maintenance.
Angle Symbol
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Some DVDs offer a selection of viewing angles for certain chapters. This symbol will light up to indicate that the current chapter has more than one angle from which to choose. Different angles can be chosen using the “ ANGLE “button on the remote control (refer to page 29).
Repeat Mode Display
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Once a repeat function has been chosen for a disc (please refer to page 22), the Repeat Mode Display will indicate which option has been selected (see right).
Virtual Surround Mode
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Pressing the “ Q “ key on the remote control will change the system’s normal two channel sound into a surround sound system. When activated, “ ON “will be displayed on the LCD screen. The “ Q “ surround function creates a synthesized three-dimensional surround sound. With the hook-up of external speakers you can fully enjoy this sound effect experience. Please refer to page 28.
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Level...........Reserve Power
3.................Fully Charged
2.......................70%
1.......................30%
Flash...............< 10%
Display..........Repeat Mode
TITLE...............Title (DVD)
1.............Current Chapter/Song
ALL..............Enter Disc
A-B.......Between Two Points
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Remote Control Buttons
The remote control included with this DVD player offers conve­nience as well as some special functions that can be accessed only through the remote control. Therefore, please take care not to loose or damage your remote. Also, when you take your DVD player out for a spin, don’t forget to pack the remote as well.
To work the remote control, please make sure you are in front of the player, preferably not further than 23 feet (7 meters) away. Pickup is contained within a sixty-degree radius. In small spaces, you may be able to bounce the signal off other objects if a direct path is blocked.
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