Article Nr. 25070PD2580090
128-5930
Portable
DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD
Player
Owner’s Manual
DVD1500
1-800-645-4994
Customer Service
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION - PLEASE READ FIRST
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Head all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Clean only with a damp cloth.
6. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
The wide blade is provided for your safety . When the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the DVD.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this DVD during lighting storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the DVD has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the DVD, the DVD has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally , or has
been dropped.
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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 maintenance (servicing) instructions.
indicates of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage 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 INSULA TION specified for Class II equipment. It can in no way be confused with the manufacturer’s
name or other identifications.
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION - PLEASE READ FIRST
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 effect
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.
OUTDOOR USE WARNING
T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
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.
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BA TTERY W ARNING
LASER BEAM WARNING
The DVD player uses a NiMH battery pack as an
optional item. 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.
Discard spent batteries in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
A TTENTION
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.
CAUTION - Laser radiation when open and interlock defeated. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
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.
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CAUTIONS REGARDING DVD PLA YER
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.
Do not place objects on top of the player
Do not place any objects on top of the player.
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 where
the temperature is extremely low or extremely high, such
as inside the passenger cabin or trunk in midsummer.
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Doing so may warp the outer case or reduce the performance or quality of the battery pack.
When carrying on planes
Heed the airline company’s rules.
When carrying in hospitals
Heed the hospital’s rules.
“Dolby”, “AC-3” and the double-D logo (
marks of the Dolby Sound Laboratory (USA). Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Manufactured
under license from Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater
System (USA).
) are trade-
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.
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NOTE
Copy Guard Protection:
When the DVD player audio/video output is plugged into
the A/V input jacks of a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
using the audio/video cables, (red, white and yellow
RCA jacks) poor picture quality may result (i.e. screen
on TV getting brighter and dimmer) due to Macrovision
copy guard protection contained on some DVD discs.
NOTE
When the DVD player is used with the battery as a
power source, ensure that the battery has been charged
for at least eight hours prior to connecting it to the DVD
player. In certain situations connecting a low charged
battery to the DVD player can result in a lock up of the
DVD player Controls. If this occurs, unplug the battery
from the DVD player and let the unit sit for 10 minutes
before plugging into the AC Adapter or connecting a
fully charged battery.
NTSC/P AL V iewing Area Standards
This player was configured to meet the
broadcasting standard used in your country or area while in the factory . Under normal conditions, you need not adjust the
P AL / NTSC setting. Most of Asia (excluding China) and the Americas use the
NTSC broadcasting standard. Europe, Japan, and China / Hong Kong use the P AL
broadcasting standard. If you use this
product in an area using a standard different from your own, simply turn off the
power, select the appropriate NTSC/PAL
setting on the back of the player, then turn
back on the power. V iewing disc programs
on hook up TVs with different broadcasting standard will yield
poor image quality.
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Thank Y ou!
We appreciate your purchase of the 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 this owner manual. The manual discusses player
operation, the use of remote controller, system setup and player maintenance. If you are interested in a specific topic(s), please refer to the index
on the next page. For quick start of using this player and gaining fundamental operating information about this player , you can refer to page 14 - Quick
Starting Guide.
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T able of Contents:
1 Thank You!...................................................................10
2 Check Inventory........................................................... 12
3 Quick Starting Guide.................................................... 14
4 Player Functions .......................................................... 18
5 Player Controls ............................................................20
6 Remote Control Buttons ..............................................36
7 System Setup .............................................................. 50
8 Changing Setting During Play ..................................... 62
9 Programmed Play ........................................................ 70
10 Connecting A V Peripherals.......................................... 72
11 Setting the Password and Rating ................................ 78
12 Rechargeable Battery Installation and Use ................. 82
13 User Precautions and Simple Maintenance ................ 86
14 Specifications............................................................... 89
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2 Check Inventory
Items Supplied
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Check Inventory
Before using the DVD player, please
make sure that you received all the
following items, in good order, with
your purchase. Some of the following
items may not come standard with
your player or be offered for optional
purchase. Please contact your authorized retailer service regarding any
questions.
1. DVD Player - one
2. AC/DC Power Adapter - one
3. Digital Audio Signal Cable - one
4. AV Signal Cable - one
5. Power Cord - one
6. Wireless Remote Control - one
7. AAA Batteries for Remote Control - two
8. Owner Manual - one
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Items Supplied (Continued)
9. Rechargeable NiMH Battery
10. Car Power Adapter
11. S-Video Signal Cable
12. Stereo Earphones
Optional Item
1. Carrying Bag
2 Check Inventory
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3 Quick Starting Guide
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Quick Starting Guide
If you plan to power this DVD player using batteries, please first refer to page 82 of this manual.
1. 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 device. The transformer on the end
of the power cord will feel slightly warm during player operation or when
plugged into a socket. When player is not in use, always unplug the transformer from the power source.
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3 Quick Starting Guide
2. Press the OPEN Button To Open the Protective
Cover
The cover opens to a maximum 135° only. The player’s liquid crystal display (LCD) is located on the cover’s reverse side. Take care
not to scratch or mar the screen with sharp objects. Close the cover
when the player is not in use.
3. Press the OPEN Button To Open the Internal CD
Player Cover .
Do not press the OPEN button during player operation. During
play , first press the STOP
CD cover. Never look directly at the laser-emitting device while the
CD player cover is open. Doing so could result in eye damage
caused by the laser light.
button to cease play and then open the
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4. Inserting a DVD Disc
Align the center of the DVD disc with the center hole of the DVD player.
Press gently down on the DVD to snap the disc into place. Close the CD
player cover. Make sure that the laser-emitting device is never bumped or
contaminated by dust, etc. Try to keep the CD player cover closed as much
as possible to seal internal components from outside contamination.
5. Slide the Side Power Switch ON
At the left side of the unit, position the POWER slide switch to the ON/OFF
position. This switch is spring-loaded and will return to the center position
after it is released. Positioning the slide switch once again in the same
direction will turn power OFF.
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6. 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
CD player cover) after turning on the power, the DVD should also begin play
automatically. To stop play, press the STOP
turn off player power as well.
After pressing the STOP button, unless the power is also disabled,
the loaded disc should continue spinning.
You are now ready to sit back and enjoy a
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T o stop play at any time, press the STOP button. Sliding the POWER button to ON/OFF will then shut down
the power supply . Finally , return the protective cover to
the closed position.
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4 Player Functions
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Player Functions
Multiple DVD Format Compatibility
1
The player can play the following disc formats - DVD, SVCD (Super VCD), VCD,
and music CD. The player automatically recognizes the appropriate format so all
you need do is put in the disc, sit back, and enjoy.
Large Active Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen
2
The player comes with an onboard 5.8-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 Stereo Speakers and Earphone Plug
3
Two onboard speakers allow you to enjoy the player without cumbersome add-ons.
Plug in your earphones to tap into high clarity sound or to enjoy a program without
bothering those around you. The earphone plug onboard is an industry standard
3.5mm, compatible with all the best earphones available in the market.
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Digital Signal Output
4
The player can output in full digital, allowing full enjoyment from DVDs with surround sound or DTS when the player is connected into an amplifier with digital
decoding capability. The result, 5.1 channel, theater sound, is on par with the best
movie theaters.
Broad Signal I/O Capabilities
5
Through the AV plug, the player can output to a broad spectrum of devices including television monitors, amplifiers, tape recorders, and video projectors. Similarly,
the 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
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On battery power, when your player power has been shut off for over 10 seconds
the DVD uses it’s power saving design. While the power used in this mode is minute,
it is still sufficient to keep the player on active standby , ready start immediately upon
power on. Please refer to page 31 for further information.
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Active Liquid Crystal Display
1
This player is equipped with a 5.8-inch, 16:9, nonradiation emitting large screen TFT panel. The display delivers colors that are sharp and vivid.
Player Controls (1)
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3
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SETUP Button
2
While the player is in stop mode, press the SETUP
button (below the screen or on the remote control)
to bring up and manipulate various user variables
1
5
on screen. For remote control manipulation, please
refer to page 41. Once completed, press SETUP
once again to close out the setup screen.
BRIGHTNESS Button
3
Pressing on the BRIGHTNESS buttons allow you
to control the brightness level of the LCD screen.
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COLOR Button
4
Pressing the COLOR button will allow you to slightly
adjust the on-screen color balance.
DISPLA Y MODE Button
5
Pressing the DISPLA Y MODE button will cause the
screen to display screen size ratio information. Y ou
may choose between 16:9 display, normal display,
expand from center, and off. Continuing to press
several times on 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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2
3
4
ENTER Button and Direction Buttons
1
The ENTER button has two functions, namely con-
firming selections within setup mode (please refer
to page 50, SYSTEM SETUP) and confirming a title
selection after pressing the TITLE button and scrolling through the choices (please refer to the next
section). The ENTER button is also available on
the remote control. Refer to page 42 for relevant
instructions.
RETURN Button
2
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 40 for relevant instructions.
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MENU Button
3
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 menu screen containing the choices of available chapters/sections on the DVD. Scroll around
the menu using the
on previous page) to choose the desired selection),
then press ENTER to confirm. Some DVDs come
with several levels of selection options. Follow onscreen instructions and select the desired item. This
button is also available on the remote control. Refer to page 41 for relevant instructions.
Pressing the MENU button for more than one
second, the system will bring up the “ON
SCREEN DISPLAY” menu, and allow you to
make many viewing choices. Please refer to
page 62 for more control details.
, , and buttons (see 1
TITLE Button
4
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 being displayed. However, on some
others, pressing TITLE will cause the main menu
or publisher’s 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 40 for relevant instructions.
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Player Controls (3)
1
2
3
4
FAST FOR W ARD and REVERSE Buttons
1
When playing back DVD, VCD, or SVCD, press the
FAST FORWARD (
at 2x the normal output speed. Press the button
again to fast forward at 4x normal output speed and
press three times to fast forward at 8x normal output speed. There is no need to continually press
the button to continue this function.
When playing back DVD, VCD, or SVCD, press the
REVERSE (
) button once to reverse 4x the nor-
) button once to fast forward
mal output speed. Press the button again to reverse
at 8x normal output speed. There is no need to continually press the button to continue this function.
Pressing and holding the FAST FOR WARD or
REVERSE button for more than one second
will force the player to jump to the next or previous track. In other words, these two keys can
function like the NEXT ( ) and PREV ( )
keys on the remote control. See page 46 for
more details.
STOP Button
2
Press the STOP ( ) button will stop play, although
the disc will remain in motion. Pressing the PLAY
( ) button soon after pressing STOP will cause the
player to pick up at the place just left off (i.e., memory
play). Pressing the STOP ( ) button twice in a row
will cause play to cease and the memory play function to be disabled. This button is also available on
the remote control. Refer to page 43 for relevant
instructions.
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As the disc continues to spin even after the button is pressed, please mind power consumption if
your player is running on batteries.
P AUSE Button
3
Pressing the PAUSE ( ) 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 PLA Y button (
media 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
amount of power as in play mode. This button is
also available on the remote control. Refer to page
43 for relevant instructions.
)will restore the
PLA Y Button
4
Pressing the PLAY (
the disc installed in your player. This button is also
available on the remote control. Refer to page 43
for relevant instructions.
) button will immediately play
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Player Controls (4)
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V olume Control Knob
1
This knob is used to control output volume to both
the speaker and earphones.
T ake care not to have the volume up too high while
listening with earphones to protect your hearing and
to prevent a 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 a secondary device (such as an amplifier).
Earphone Jack
2
The earphone jack on the player accepts any 3.5
mm standard earphone plug and delivers high quality sound. You can choose any standard 3.5 mm
stereo earphone which can easily be found on the
market (or by attaching a 3.5 mm to 5 mm phone
jack converter, you can enjoy even higher audio
quality using large, professional earphones.)
The player’s speakers will be automatically disabled
once earphones have been plugged in. Prior to
removing earphones, please first check to make
sure the volume level is low enough to prevent unnecessary shock to the speakers and people
around you as well.
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A V Signal Jacks
1
The player accepts input signals(refer to item 2, following) and provides output signals through the A V
signal jacks.
When IN is selected (left) on the INPUT SELECT
switch,the player is ready to accept signal inputs
from an outside source. When OUT is selected
(right), data may be sent to a variety of devices in-
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cluding television, amplifier, VCR, tape recorder, video
camera, laser disc player, and so on. Even with the output enabled, the player will continue to display video on
its screen and broadcast sound from its speakers.
NOTE
Copy Guard Protection:
When the DVD player audio/video output is plugged into the A/V
input jacks of a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) using the audio/
video cables, (red, white and yellow RCA jacks) poor picture
quality may result (i.e. screen on TV getting brighter and dimmer) due to Macrovision copy guard protection contained on
some DVD discs.
In IN mode, the player will accept inputs from the above
mentioned devices for broadcast on its onboard LCD
screen and speakers. Input signals are given precedence
over any disc currently running on the player.
Please note when installing the AV wires that the white
wire is designated for the left speaker, red wire for the
right speaker, and yellow wire for the video signal.Correct
installation at both ends will ensure proper video and audio replication on the DVD player.
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INPUT SELECT Switch
2
Moving this switch either left or right will dictate
whether the player permits only input signals or only
output signals. When the INPUT SELECT switch is
set to the left (IN), the player will accept A V signals
from outside sources. When set to the right (OUT),
the player will output A V signals to outside devices.
(See item1 for further details).
Important: Once set to the IN position,
all player sound and video output will
cease in preparation for the external A V
input signal. Therefore, during normal
operation, please make sure the Switch
is set to the OUT position.
S-VIDEO Output Port
3
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 must still be
handled through the audio jacks.
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DC IN Power Jack
The player is supplied with an AC/DC adapter suited
for home or long-period use. Plug one end into a
power socket and the other into the DC IN power
jack for immediate use.
CAUTION: The adapter supplied with the
player must not be exchanged with an
adapter supplied by a different maker due
to the danger of unstable voltage supply
and power surge.
Power 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 power to the player off.
To avoid unintended access to the player, pushing
the switch to the right (HOLD position) will lock the
system. When the player is locked, pressing any
key will have no effect on the player.
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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.
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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A note regarding the automatic power
saving function
Once the player has been stopped for over approximately five minutes, the system will enter
“standby” mode and is prepared to respond immediately to a power up. In standby mode, power
consumption is reduced to a minimum level to
save power, the front LCD status window will
read “oFF”. The player could be turned back on
by pressing the POWER button on the remote
control or by switching the ON/OFF button on
the left side of the player to the ON position.
In the case battery pack is used for operating
the player and the standby mode is activated for
10 seconds, the system will then totally shut
down the power consumption, the front LCD status window will now blank and the battery power
is preserved.
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Player Controls (7) - Play Mode LCD
Screen
The Play Mode LCD Screen is located in the forward section of the player and is programmed to display several
items of play data including chapter number, play time,
repeat mode, battery status, charge mode, and so on.
When power to the player has been shut down (please
refer to page 30), this screen will display “OFF”.
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 31 for further information regarding automatic power saving features.
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Disc T yp e
1
The player automatically detects the type of disc
installed at any given time and will display such on
the LCD screen - either DVD, VCD, or CD. If the
player is currently in “Stop” mode, the disc type will
flash.
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Chapter Number and Play Time
2
Regardless of the type of disc played, the chapter
number and chapter time elapsed will be displayed
(hours, minutes, seconds) in this area.
When play is paused, numbers in this area will flash.
Battery Status
3
This symbol displays the level of reserves currently
remaining in the installed battery. Please refer to
the chart below to determine reserve levels indicated by each display level.
Level............................ Reserve Power
3 ..................................... Fully Charged
2 .................................................... 70%
1 .................................................... 30%
Flash ...........................................<10%
If the battery symbol is currently flashing, it 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. During
recharge, the battery symbol will flash all the way
up until the battery is once again fully charged.
Please refer to page 82 for a description of how to
recharge as well as important information regarding battery usage and maintenance.
Angle Symbol
4
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 48).
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Repeat Mode Display
5
Once a repeat function has been chosen for a disc
(please refer to page 39), the Repeat Mode Display
will indicate which option has been selected (see
below).
Display............................ Repeat Mode
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Virtual Surround Mode
6
Pressing the Q SURROUND key on the remote
control will change the system’s normal two channel sound output into a surround,sound system effect. When activated, an ON will be displayed on
the LCD screen. With the hook-up of external speakers you can fully enjoy the experience of three-dimensional sound. Please refer to page 47.
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TITLE ................................. Title(DVD)
1 ........................ Current Chapter/Song
ALL......................................Entire Disc
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Remote Control Buttons
The remote control included with the player offers convenience as well as some special functions only accessible
remotely. Therefore, please take care not to lose or damage your remote. Also, when you take your 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 7 meters away .
Pickup is locked in within a sixty-degree radius. In small
spaces, you may be able to bounce the signal off other objects effectively if a direct path is blocked.
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POWER Button
1
This switch turns the player on and off. When player power is off, it is in “standby”
mode, awaiting instructions from the remote. Please refer page 31 for power saving
tips.
Number Keys
2
Pressing the number keys will enter the pressed numbers into the player module. In
3
most cases, such numbers are used to select disc chapters. For example, to select
song number three on a disc, press 3. Also, to select songs above the number 9,
press +10 and the appropriate number . To select, for example, number 23, press +10
twice and then 3. When executing system setting commands, occasionally the entry
of numbers is required. Examples include entry of a password number, setting language preferences, etc. Refer to page 50 for a more complete description of system
setting operations.
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C (Clear) Button
3
If you wish to get rid of the pop up menu, numbers entered in a pop up menu on the
screen, press the C button.
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MUTE Key
1
Pressing the MUTE key will activate your player’s mute function. While sound will cease
on any played program, normal video images will continue to be broadcast. When the
MUTE key is pressed, a MUTE message will appear in the upper right hand corner of the
viewing monitor. To restore sound, press the MUTE button once again; an UNMUTE message will then appear on-screen.
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T-SEARCH Key
2
The above icons will appear on-screen when you press the T-SEARCH key. This key is
employed to execute a chapter search. Press the up or down (
your preference.
PROGRAM Key
3
The above icon will appear on-screen when you press the PROGRAM key. This key is
used to set the play order of various chapters (songs, segments) on an installed disc. This
function is only available for VCD and CD discs. For playing back VCD, VCD’s playback
control (PBC) function must be OFF (see page 60). Y ou can arrange and rearrange selections based on your own preference by scrolling up and down using the
1. Random (RND): Songs / segments are played in a computer-selected random order.
(for DVD) (for VCD/CD)
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or ) keys to scroll to
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or keys.
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2. Programmed (PRG): Songs / segments are played in a pre-set order. This order may be
set by repeatedly entering chapter (song, segment) numbers. The LCD display on the player
can be double-checked to make sure the proper numbers were received. Please refer to
page 70 for further details regarding programming.
REPEA T Key
4
The above icon will appear on-screen when you press the REPEA T key. This key is used to
set a repeat command. While the symbol is displayed, press the
can choose between repeating a chapter (“C”, song / segment), the entire disc (“D”), and the
track / title (“T”). In the event you do not wish to repeat, press the cancel C button.
A-B Key
5
The above icon will appear on-screen when you press the A-B key. This key is used to set
play between two different points. Pressing the key once for the A value and once for the B
will lock in the two values and permit continuous play between these two numbers.
Important: If you are playing a DVD disc, the two points set will be automatically erased
once the program crosses a Title divide or once the MENU key is pressed.
OFF
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TITLE Key
1
Pressing the Title key brings up the DVD (and some SVCD) title screen.
The majority of DVDs allow title selection and usually will permit selection
at the next level down as well (e.g., chapters). Some DVDs also permit
you to select language and sound preferences in this screen. Once in the
title screen, use the scroll buttons to choose your preferences, then press
ENTER to confirm choices and close out the screen. An equivalent button
is also located on the player. Please refer to page 23 for corresponding
buttons on the player.
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4
RETURN Key
2
While programming settings, you will encounter many menu levels.
Whether finished making your selection in a certain level or not, pressing
on the RETURN key will take you to the level immediately above the cur-
rent one. An equivalent button is also located on the player. Please refer
to page 22 for corresponding buttons on the player.
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Pressing on the MENU key will take you to the menu screen of a DVD.
In this menu, based on different disc designs, you can choose titles /
chapters and/or perform certain permitting setting operations (e.g., language settings). Not all DVDs offer the same functions. What is available on any one disc depends upon the publisher. An equivalent button
is also located on the player. Please refer to page 23 for corresponding
buttons on the player.
SETUP Key
4
When the player is in stop mode, pressing the SETUP key will take you
to the system setup menu. The setup menu permits access to a number
of basic system variables. Please refer to page 50 for a more complete
discussion of setup options. Please refer to page20 for corresponding
buttons on the player.
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Directional Keys
1
These four directional keys permit you to scroll through options in order
to make selections. Please refer to page 50 for a more thorough discussion of scrolling operation.
These keys are also necessary to make program play selections once
you are in the “MENU” screen of a DVD or VCD.
Furthermore, pressing the ON SCREEN DISPLAY button will display
the options menu on the main monitor screen. Scroll through the menu
to set your preferences.
2
Please refer to page 22 for corresponding buttons on the player.
ENTER Key
2
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Once you press the SETUP key, scrolled around using the scroll keys
(
, , , ) and made your selections, press ENTER to confirm choices.
Please refer to page 22 for corresponding buttons on the player.
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P AUSE/STEP Key
1
Pressing the P AUSE/STEP ( ) key will freeze play at its current position and sound will stop. If a video disc, the image will freeze on the screen.
Pressing the pause key more than once will advance the image on screen
frame by frame. Press the PLA Y (
refer to page 25 for corresponding buttons on the player.
STOP Key
2
Pressing the STOP ( ) key will cause play to cease immediately and returns to power-on welcome screen, although the disc will continue spinning at normal speed and draw the same amount of power. Please refer
1
3
2
4
to page 24 for corresponding buttons on the player.
PLA Y Key
3
Press the PLAY ( ) key to play a disc. Please refer to page 25 for corre-
sponding buttons on the player.
) button to resume normal play . Please
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4
Press the key once to fast forward at 2x normal speed through the
program. Pressing this key twice or three times will increase the speed to
4x and 8x, respectively. Press the key once to reverse through the
program at 4x normal speed. Pressing the key again will reverse through
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the program at 8x normal speed.
Please note, you may use the SHIFT key in conjunction with these two buttons
to provide additional feature functions. Please refer to the following sections for
further instructions.
SHIFT Key
1
This key should be used in conjunction with either the or keys.
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SHIFT +
After pressing the SHIFT key, press the
video image to 9x “Zoom” mode. At this time, a “ZOOM” message will appear at
the upper right hand side of the screen. Selecting from 1 through 9 will display
a full-screen image of one of the 9 screen sectors identified in the picture be-
1
low. For example, pressing “1” will display sector one as shown below (upper
right hand screen), while pressing “8” will display a close up of sector eight
(lower middle screen).
The diagram on the next page shows the screen that will be displayed when the
“1” key is pressed.
(Zoom-in)
key once to switch the broadcast
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9x screen image
To cancel the zoom function, press the SHIFT key and then the
key.
SHIFT+ (Slow Motion)
Press the SHIFT key, then the
key to switch the player into slow motion
mode. Press once for 1/2 speed and twice for 1/4 speed play. This function is
valid only for video discs and will not work with audio discs. In slow mode, the
audio will be disabled.
To cancel slow play, press the PLAY key to resume normal speed play.
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PREV / NEXT Key
1
Pressing the PREV or NEXT keys will cause a CD to skip to the song
immediately after (or previous) the current. On a DVD or VCD, the player
will skip to the immediately following (or preceding) chapter.
MARK Key
2
The above icon will appear on-screen when you press this key. This
command sets the start position for the memory function. While a disc is
in play , press the MARK key to bring up the symbol above, then use the
or keys to move the cursor over one of any of the five positions to the
right of the symbol. Press ENTER to confirm.
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The current play time will be recorded, up to a maximum of five positions. If you wish to skip forward to any one of the selected positions,
again use the
playing the selection.
Position memory will be erased automatically when a disc is removed
from the player.
or to make your choice, then press PLAY to begin
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Q SURROUND Key
1
You can obtain a 3-dimensioal, spacial sound effect by using the virtual surround
simulator (Q Surround) employed in the DVD player. When external speakers are
connected to the player, you can enjoy full surround sound at home. The Q SURROUND function will take effect on DVDs, SVCDs and music CDs.
When the Q SURROUND key is pressed, a single-line message will shown on the
external monitor indicates whether the Q SURROUND function is enabled. Continually pressing this key will toggle Q SURROUND effect on and off. You can also
activate / deactivate the Q SURROUND function within the overhead icon when
you press AUDIO SELECT or ON SCREEN DISPLAY keys. Please see corre-
sponding sections for more control details.
* Please note the Q SURROUND function will not take effect on DTS encoded
discs.
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ON SCREEN DISPLA Y Key
1
Clicking the ON SCREEN DISPLAY key will bring up the overhead control
bar on the TV screen. This control bar allows you to perform many different
setting functions. Pressing this key will not stop the play of the DVD currently
in progress so that you can immediately view the results of changed settings.
Please refer to page 62 for more information regarding overhead control bar
operations.
ANGLE Key
2
Some DVDs offer the option of viewing a scene / shot from several different
angles. When this option is available on your DVD, pressing the
will switch to the next available camera angle until the angle returns to default.
or key
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1
3
2
SUB TITLE ON / OFF Key
3
The above icon will appear on the TV screen when you press this key. Most
DVDs have the option to view subtitled script. If a DVD offers this option,
click on this key and scroll using or keys to select the language of
choice (e.g., English, German). There is no “standard” set of language options with some DVDs offering only one. Please refer to DVD packaging to
determine whether it offers subtitles and in which languages. You may find
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there are some films produced with subtitles already on-screen. Such films typically do
not offer other language subtitle options and the viewed subtitles cannot be removed
from the screen. Pressing the ON/OFF key will enable or disable the subtitle display.
AUDIO SELECT Key
1
The AUDIO SELECT key is used to select the language in which the disc is broadcast,
if different language options of the disc are available. This function is only available in
DVD and VCD.
Once the AUDIO SELECT key is pressed, an overhead icon will appear on the remote
TV screen, showing current language selection along with audio channel selection and
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Q SURROUND status. To change the language option, first use the
move highlighted area to the audio display field, then use the
the value. Note the overhead control icon will change its shape when different discs
were inserted, thus providing various controllable items. Please refer to page 62 for
1
more information about the overhead control bar.
and keys to change
and keys to
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7 System Setup
ON SCREEN MENU /
Language Select
7
System Setup
When the player is stopped or no disc is inserted, pressing the
SETUP key on the player or remote will bring up the System Setup
menu. In the setup menu, many DVD player function defaults
can be defined, such as broadcast language, rating level, password and many others.
Once you have made changes to settings, the new variables will
be saved and employed on all future DVD played. However, some
settings set in the Setup Menu could be temporarily overwritten
during play by pressing the ON SCREEN DISPLAY key. Please
see the next chapter for more information regarding temporary
setting changes. If no setting changes are made within two minutes after the SETUP key is pressed, the system will return auto-
The Setup Menu incorporates six sections,
with the first allowing language selections.
Use the up and down cursor keys to scroll
through and select your preference. Once
finished, press ENTER to confirm and go
on to the next menu section.
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1 GUIDE MESSAGE: [ON / OFF]
Scroll or to the Guide Message option, press ENTER
and select whether your preference is to have this option on
or off. When finished press RETURN on the player or remote
control to return to the immediately preceding menu level.
Press SETUP to exit from the setup menu altogether.
ALL
2 (ON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE): [ENGLISH / CHINESE]
Scroll or to this option and press ENTER. This option
allows you to change the language used to display information. Scroll to the display language of choice, then press RE-
TURN to select and return to the immediately preceding menu
level. Press SETUP to exit from the setup menu altogether.
The following examples all show the screen in English display
mode.
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7 System Setup (II) - Select Disc Languages
Select Disc Languages
The second of the six sections in the Setup Menu is entitled DISC LANGUAGES. Use the up or down cursor to
scroll to this section and press ENTER to enter this
screen.
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1 AUDIO LANGUAGE:
Scroll up or down to the AUDIO LANGUAGE selection,
then press ENTER. Selecting Español, English, or
ORIGINAL will give that language priority when playing
a disc with language options. Also, you may enter a language code to make that language the audio language
default choice. Once set, please press RETURN to select and return to the immediately preceding menu level.
Press SETUP to exit from the setup menu altogether.
If your selected audio language is not available for the
disc currently played, the player will automatically provide audio in the disc’s default language.
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2 SUBTITLE LANGUAGE:
Scroll up or down to the SUBTITLE LANGUAGE
selection, then press ENTER. Selecting Français,
English, or Auto will place subtitles in that language
when playing a disc with that subtitled language.
You can also enter a language code to make that
language the subtitle language default choice.
Once set, please press RETURN to select and return to the immediately preceding menu level.
Press SETUP to exit from the setup menu altogether.
If your selected subtitle language is not available
for the disc currently played, the player will automatically provide audio in the disc’s default language.
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Scroll up or down to the DISC MENU selection,
then press ENTER. Selecting Français, English or
Other will make DVD generated selections display
in your language of choice. You may select Chinese, English, or another (by language code). Once
set, please press RETURN to select and return to
the immediately preceding menu level. Press
SETUP to exit from the setup menu altogether.
If your selected disc menu language is not available for the disc currently played, the player will display automatically in the disc’s default language.
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7 System Setup (III) - Digital Output
Digital Output
The third of the six sections in the setup menu
is entitled DIGITAL OUTPUT. Use the up or
down cursor to scroll to this section and press
ENTER to enter this screen.
DIGITAL OUTPUT: [BITSTREAM / 2CH, 48KHz, 16BIT PCM]
Scroll up or down to the Disk Menu selection, then press ENTER to choose the digital output from the player. If you have
an external Dolby AC-3 digital decoder, you can select
“BITSTREAM”. This option supports 5.1 channel surround
sound effects. If the 2CH, 48KHz, 16BIT PCM option is selected, the player will just simply output digital signal. Once
set, please press RETURN to select and return to the immediately preceding menu level. Press SETUP to exit from the
setup menu altogether.
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7 System Setup (IV) - TV Aspect
TV Aspect
The fourth of the six sections in the setup menu is
entitled TV ASPECT. Within this menu you have
the option to select a 4:3 traditional screen format
or 16:9 wide-screen format. The player uses 16:9
as default.
Use the up or down cursor to scroll to this section
and press ENTER to enter this setup screen.
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1 (WIDE TV - 16:9)
Scroll up or down to the Disk Menu selection, then press ENTER to choose
the display screen format. The WIDE TV 16:9 selection delivers a screen picture of a ratio 16 units wide and 9 units high. If you output to a television with
a wide-screen format display, you should choose the 16:9 option. Once set,
please press RETURN to select and return to the immediately preceding menu
level. Press SETUP to exit from the setup menu altogether.
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Viewing a 16:9 image on a 16:9 widescreen format display.
2 (NORMAL TV - 4:3): [LETTER BOX / PAN & SCAN]
Scroll up or down to the Disk Menu selection, then press ENTER to choose
the display screen format. Within the Normal TV selection you may choose
LETTER BOX (full picture with black margins on top and bottom) or PAN &
SCAN (picture cropped on left and right margins). If you output a 16:9 DVD
program to a television with a traditional screen format display, you should
choose one of the two Normal TV options. Once set, please press RETURN to
select and return to the immediately preceding menu level. Press SETUP to
exit from the setup menu altogether. Please see the box to the right for a
graphic representation of picture display ratios.
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Viewing a 16:9 image on a 4:3 traditional
screen format display with the “LETTER
BOX” option.
Viewing a 16:9 image on a 4:3 traditional
screen format display with the “PAN &
SCAN” option.
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7 System Setup (V) - Ratings
Ratings
The fifth of the six sections in the Setup Menu is entitled RATINGS. As some DVD programs were not designed for children
to view, a rating system was established to provide limited viewing standards.
A typical DVD rating system is incorporated with eight level of
limitations, when a DVD is attempted to be played that is rated
higher than the level set, the player will automatically halt play .
Use the up or down cursor to scroll to this section and press
ENTER to enter this setup screen. There are a total of 8 choices.
The higher the number value selected, the looser the rating
restriction placed on DVDs permitted for viewing. Similarly , the
lower the number, the stricter the criteria for viewing.
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Under normal conditions a password must be entered
to change the rating value. When you enter the Rating menu and/or when you choose to change the current rating value, the player will return a password
request. Please refer to page 78 regarding how to set
and change a password.
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LEVEL 8 NO LIMIT (FOR ADULT)
Scroll up or down to this selection, then press ENTER to
choose. In level 8, there are no restrictions to the viewer
and the DVD player will permit viewing of DVDs of all
ratings.
DVD
LEVEL 7-2
Selecting a value between 2 and 7 will permit the viewing
of DVDs rated at or below the set value only.
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LEVEL 1: Most Restrictive (suitable for viewing by all family members)
Selecting a value of 1 will only permit those DVDs rated
as suitable for all ages to be played on your player.
The rating of each DVD is encoded by the manufacturer and it is this code that is read by the
player. Run System Setup on the player to set
the default limitation level. When playing a DVD
in which the level was set higher by the publisher
than the default level you set to the player, the
program will not be played.
Rating References
8 NC-17
7 NC-17
6R
5 PG-13
4 PG-13
3PG
2G
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7 System Setup (VI) - VCD Playback Control
VCD Playback Control
The last of the six sections in the Setup Menu is
entitled PBC which stands for VCD Playback Con-
trol. This option could only be activated for VCD
version 2.0 discs. Typically, VCD version 2.0 discs
are formatted similarly to DVD discs when manufactured with a menu selection option. The standard format for VCD is to return to the main menu
after each segment has finished playing. If you wish
not to cut off at the end of each segment, you may
turn the playback control OFF.
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8 Changing Setting During Play - DVD
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Changing Settings During Play (Part I - for DVD)
Different from system settings, you have the option of changing play / language
settings for the current disc in play . Pressing the ON SCREEN DISPLA Y button on
the remote control will bring the title display menu up on screen. Using the directional keys on the remote will help you access a variety of playback control options.
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1 2
3 4
101
01
5.1CH
Title Symbol
1
This field displays the current DVD title code. Press
or keys on the player or remote control to
the
go to this field, then press
tion. Press ENTER to confirm and go to another
selection topic.
or to make a selec-
Chapter Symbol
2
This field displays the current DVD chapter code.
Press the
trol to go to this field, then press
selection. Press ENTER to confirm and go to another selection topic.
or keys on the player or remote con-
or to make a
FR OFF 1
3
4
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Play Time Symbol
This field displays the play time of the current DVD
program in the format [hours, minutes, seconds].
Press the
trol to go to this field, then press
bers on the remote keypad to make a selection.
Press ENTER to confirm and go to another selec-
tion topic.
or keys on the player or remote con-
, , or num-
AUDIO Symbol
This field displays the current broadcast language
code. Press the
mote control to go to this field, then press
to make a selection. Press ENTER to confirm and
go to another selection topic. Note that if a particular DVD does not support the selected language, this function will not work.
or keys on the player or re-
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Sound Channel Symbol
101
01
5.1CH
5 6 7
5
This field displays the sound channel selection for
the current DVD play. This field cannot be altered
while DVD is playing.
Q SURROUND Symbol
6
This field displays whether Q Surround is currently
enabled. Press the
remote control to go to this field, then press
to make a selection. Pressing the Q SUR-
ROUND key on your remote will achieve the same
effect. Press ENTER to confirm and go to another
selection topic.
or keys on the player or
ON
FR OFF 1
8
7
8
or
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SUBTITLE Symbol
This field displays the current subtitle language
preference. Press the
remote control to go to this field, then press
to make a new selection for this play. Press
ENTER to confirm and go to another selection
topic. Y ou may also elect to close out the subtitle.
ANGLE Symbol
This field displays the current angle selected.
Press the
trol to go to this field, then press
a selection. Press ENTER to confirm and go to
another selection topic. This function is invalid for
DVDs that do not offer the option of multiple angle
shots.
or keys on the player or remote con-
10 11
or keys on the player or
or
or to make
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REPEA T Symbol
9
This field displays the current repeat preference
for this DVD play. Press the
player or remote control to select Chapter Repeat
(C); (OFF); Title (or Track) Repeat (T); Disc Repeat (D); or Cancel.
A-B REPEA T Symbol
10
Pressing this key on the remote at two separate
times (points) during disc play will cause the disc
to repeat play between the two selected points.
Pressing the A-B key again will automatically reset the start and end points.
101
01
5.1CH
5 6 7
ON
FR OFF 1
8
BOOKMARK Symbol
11
This key sets the memory function. Use the or
or keys on the
keys to move the cursor over one of any of the
five positions to the right of the symbol. Press
ENTER to confirm. The current play time will be
recorded, up to a maximum of five positions.
If you wish to skip forward to any one of the selected positions, again use the
choice, then press PLAY or
the selection. Position memory will be erased automatically when a disc is removed from the player.
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9
10 11
or to make your
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01 2020 STEREO01
TRACK Symbol
1
This field displays the current play track. Press
the
to go to this field, then press
selection. Press ENTER to confirm and go to another selection topic.
Play Time Symbol
or keys on the player or remote control
2
This field displays the play time of the current
VCD program in the format [hours, minutes, seconds].
1
3 4 51 2
or to make a
OFF OFF
3
4
ON 1ON 4325
6 7 8
AUDIO Symbol
Pressing the Audio key then cursoring or allows you to switch between two track output (stereo), left speaker only, and right speaker only
sound.
PROGRAM Symbol
This field displays whether a programmed play
has been set. Press the
disable programmed play. Please refer to page
70 for further information regarding programming.
or keys to enable or
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VCD Program Broadcast Control Symbol
5
This field displays whether the VCD PBC is enabled. Press the
this function. Please refer to page 60 for further
information regarding Program Broadcast Control.
REPEA T Symbol
6
This field displays the current repeat preference
for this VCD play. Press the
player or remote control to select between current track or full disc repeat.
1
3 4 51 2
or keys to enable or disable
or keys on the
OFF OFF
7
8
ON 1ON 4325
6 7 8
A-B REPEA T Symbol
Pressing this key on the remote at two separate
times (points) during disc play will cause the disc
to repeat play between the two selected points.
Pressing the
or edit this function.
BOOKMARK Symbol
This key enables the positional memory function.
Please refer to page 65 for details regarding this
function.
or keys will allow you to close
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Changing Settings while in Play (Part III: for CD):
01 1510
TRACK Symbol
1
This field displays the current play track. Press
the
press ENTER.
Play Time Symbol
2
This field displays the play time of the current
CD program in the format [minutes, seconds].
This field can not be altered.
or keys to skip to a desired track, then
RND
31 2
3
4
ON 1ON 4325
4 5 6
PROGRAM Symbol
This field displays whether a programmed play
has been set. Press the
or disable programmed play . Please refer to page
70 for further information regarding programming.
REPEA T Symbol
This field displays the current repeat preference
for CD play . Press the
or remote control to select between current chapter (song) or full disc repeat.
or keys to enable
or keys on the player
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A-B REPEA T Symbol
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Pressing this key on the remote at two separate
times (points) during disc play will cause the disc
to repeat play between the two selected points.
Pressing the
or edit this function.
or keys will allow you to close
RND
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MARK Symbol
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This key enables the positional memory function.
Please refer to page 65 for details regarding this
function.
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9 Programmed Play
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1. Place the CD or VCD into the player. While in play, or after pressing
STOP, press the ON SCREEN DISPLAY key located on the remote
control. The following screen should be displayed:
2. Press the or keys to place the cursor over the field.
Programmed Play
The player permits programmed play for
music CDs and VCDs. You have the option of programming up to 30 different song
tracks to be played in the order you prefer.
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3. Under this field, press the
OFF, RND, and PRG located in the bottom right hand corner of the
screen. Stop the cursor over PRG.
4. Pressing the ENTER key will call up the following screen:
or keys to scroll through the options,
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The left hand of the screen will display all available chapters (songs) on the current disc up to a maximum of 30.
Scroll through these using the
or keys and press the
ENTER key once you have selected a desired song. The
number of the selected song should then appear on the
right side of the same screen. Repeat the process for a
maximum of 30 choices.
5. Press the
or keys until the cursor is over the word
“ST ART”. Clicking on ENTER will begin playing songs
In the event you wish to cancel programming actions during the programming process, use the or keys to select the “RETURN” field at the bottom of the screen. This will allow you to exit screen and cancel unsaved changes.
When playing a programmed sequence, if the STOP key is pressed followed by PLAY, the player will start play from
the position you just stopped and ignore the programmed sequence. However, the programmed play list is not
erased, you can back to the programmed play by pressing the PROGRAM and PLA Y keys, followed by the START
key while the programming icon is shown on the screen.
in the programmed order.
6. If you wish to clear one selection from the program list,
select that song and use the
or keys on the right
side of the screen to select “C” (clear) and press the
ENTER key. This will clear the song from the play list
and allow you to add a new one.
7. If you wish to clear the entire play list, follow the instructions above, but select “AC” and press the EN-
TER key.
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10 Connecting Audio/Video (AV) Peripherals
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Connecting A V Peripherals
You can connect your player to a wide variety of
audio and video peripherals via the output ports
located on the right side of the player module. Alternatively, you can configure a similarly wide array of equipment to feed AV data into your player
to utilize its high definition LCD screen and/or onboard speakers.
When the INPUT SELECT switch is set to OUT position,
the player is configured to export AV signals to external
equipment through its AV input/output jack. When set to
IN, the player is configured to import AV signals from
external equipment.
When the Input Select switch is set to IN the
player’s LCD screen will go blank, with only an
IN symbol displayed. (Please refer to page 32).
You must first make the correct adjustment to the
INPUT SELECT switch in order to either output or
input A V signals.
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Please always keep the INPUT SELECT switch
set to OUT during normal operations. If set to
IN the LCD screen and audio will be disabled,
awaiting receipt of an external signal.
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Configuration I: AV Signal Output from AV Jack
Using the A V signal cables included with this player or other cables
of the same standard you are ready to export to the following types
of peripherals:
A V signal outputs
1. Television set with AV input jacks
2. VCRs (Recording is not permitted)
A V signal inputs
3. V8 and VHS-C video cameras (Recording is not permitted)
4. Overhead projectors
NOTE
When the DVD player audio/video output is plugged into the A/V input jacks
of a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) using the audio/video cables, (red, white
and yellow RCA jacks) poor picture quality may result (i.e. screen on TV
getting brighter and dimmer) due to Macrovision copy guard protection contained on some DVD discs.
Please note that AV signal cables are bundled in sets of three different colors. The white cable is intended to carry
left speaker audio, the red cable right speaker audio, and the yellow cable image signal data. The three wires are
not structurally different, but the colors are intended to aid in correct installation. Please make sure that each output
is plugged into the correct peripheral input (e.g., yellow output plugs into yellow input, etc.). Also, most modern
electronic equipment must be manually switched before input signals can be processed and displayed. Please refer
to the relevant owners’ manual to confirm how this switch should be accomplished.
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Configuration II: AV Signal Output from S-Video Port
Certain AV equipment (e.g., high-end televisions and
VCRs) include an S-Video input port. In this situation, you
may use the included, or purchased, 4-pin S-Video signal cable in place of the yellow video cable. Using the S-
Audio Signal
Output
S-Video Digital
Signal Output
Video cable should provide superior picture quality.
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Audio Signal
Input
S-Video Digital
Signal Input
The S-Video cable can be used instead of the yellow cable to output video data. However, while the
S-video is in use, the yellow cable latter will still output video data providing for dual outputs, if desired.
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Configuration III: Audio Signal Output from AV Jack
Using only the red and white AV signal cables, the DVD
player can provide output signals, for recording or through
play. These dual track high-quality audio signals can interface to the following peripherals:
A V Signal Output
1. Amplifiers
2. Two-track and reel-to-reel tape recorders
A V Signal Input
3. Digital magnetic tape recorders
4. Mini Disc CDR player/recorders
The external audio equipment can be used to record or play
the music from this player.
Amplifier, Tape Recorder, etc..
Audio output is delivered at stable amplitude and cannot be increased or decreased using the player volume
control. Use the input level control on the equipment receiving the signal input to control sound volume. Most input
jacks are of the 3.5 or 5 mm specification. When your peripheral is of the latter type, you should purchase an RCAtype adapter.
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10 Connecting Audio/Video (AV) Peripherals (IV)
Configuration IV: Digital Audio Output
The audio portion of program discs can be output through
the player’s digital signal output port using the digital audio
signal cable that is supplied with your player.
Optical Audio Out
Digital Amplifier or Decoder
Digital Audio Signal Cable
Digital Input
Using digital audio signal transmission, you can obtain highest fidelity of music. Please check whether your amplifier,
digital signal decoder or other equipment you intend to connect has digital audio signal input port in order to use this
feature.
Through digital audio transmission, your digital amplifier or
decoder can accept and broadcast (1) Dolby AC-3 surround
sound or (2) DTS (Digital Theater System) sound scheme
encoded in the disc.
The player must be using AC power (power cord),
rather than DC power (batteries), to use the output
optical cable
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Your player is able to accept an AV signal input
through the three AV jacks as soon as the INPUT
SELECT switch has been switched to IN. Connect-
ing the included or separately purchased A V cables
into the player will permit input signals from at least
the following types of peripherals:
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A V Signal Input
A V Signal Output
1. Televisions equipped with AV output jacks
2. VCRs
3. Tape Recorders / Players
4. 8 mm and VHS-C video cameras
5. Digital cameras
Once connected, the player is enabled to display
the input signals through internal systems. Control
picture and sound variables (brightness, color , etc.)
is the same as you would with a disc installed on
the player.
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11 Setting the Password and Rating
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Setting the Password and Rating
Most DVDs are rated by an 8-point grading level. The player will not permit a disc to be
played if the disc is rated at a number higher than that set. A password must be entered in
order to change the rating level currently set. Once the correct password has been entered
you can change the rating level or disable this function.
Password protection is not set into the machine by the manufacturer. You are recommended
to set the password soon after you purchase your player for convenience of use later. Remember that only by using a password can the view rating level be changed. Instruction on
setting the password follows:
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1. Turn player power on. If a disc is already installed in the player, it will automatically begin play. Please press the STOP (
2. Once the disc has stopped, press the SETUP button on the player or remote control. The menu screen will appear.
) button.
3. Press the
or keys to move the cursor over the “RATINGS” field.
4.The cursor will initially be on Rating 8 (i.e., no viewing restriction). On rating
8 all DVDs can be viewed on the player, including those that may not be
suitable for children and minors.
5. Press ENTER once more to switch to the password screen.
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6. Enter numbers directly on the remote keypad or move the or keys to select
password numbers. Once entered, please do not forget this password.
7. Press ENTER to record your password into memory.
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8. Press ENTER once again to return to the system select menu. Please note that,
at this time, the view rating level is still at number 8.
9. Press ENTER to re-enter the rating level screen.
10. Use the
or keys to select your preferred rating level.
1 1. Press ENTER to confirm. At this point a password dialog box will appear. Please
enter your password.
12. If the password is incorrect, the screen will return a password error message.
In the Password Set screen are three fields, namely “REMOVE”, “CHANGE
PASSWORD”, and “CHANGE RATING LEVEL”.
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A. To enter the “REMOVE” field, press ENTER with the cursor over this field. The
system will remove the password from its database and return a message that the
player will no longer check for DVD rating levels. To re-instate the password function, please return to step 2 of this sequence.
B. To enter the “CHANGE PASSWORD” field, press ENTER with the cursor over
this field. The system will clear the present password from the memory and open
a dialog box requesting a new password be entered.
C. To enter the “CHANGE RATING LEVEL” menu, press ENTER over this field.
Once in the menu, you can select a new rating level. Press ENTER again to confirm your choice.
After returning to the main selection menu, you may notice that the player rating
level has already been updated. To change the rating level again, please return to
step 10 of this procedure.
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12 Rechargeable Battery Installation and Use
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Rechargeable Battery Installation and
Use
The player utilizes a set of long-life NiMH batteries for
portable power supply. The NiMH battery pack is specially designed for your player, please consult your dealer
for purchasing the battery pack. NiMH batteries feature
high storage capacity and low level of degradation.This
means the NiMH batteries doesn’t have “Memory Effect”
and thus can be recharged safely regardless of whether
the battery is fully or only partially spent.
Please fully charge the battery prior to first use.
NOTE
power source, ensure that the battery has been
charged for at least eight hours prior to connecting it
to the DVD player. In certain situations connecting a
low charged battery to the DVD can result in software lock up.
If you plan to not use the battery for an extended period
of time (say, one week or longer), we recommend that
you first fully charge the battery and store it away properly. For longer periods of storage, please recharge the
battery at least once every two months to maintain the
battery in its best condition.
Please under no circumstances short out the battery , store
the battery in a metal container, or leave the battery in a
humid or damp environment. Ideally, store the battery in
an airtight container with desiccant or other dehumidifying agent.
The NiMH battery may be recharged approximately 300
times. Each full recharge takes up to three-hours and one
full charge can provide power the player for around 3
hours.
When the DVD player is used with the battery as a
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AC Adapter/charger input
Charging indicator
During recharge, the light next to the DC power input will
light up red.
Once fully recharged, the light will turn green. At this point
you may remove the wall plug and cease charging. During recharge, the batteries will become warm.
You can use the battery pack as the power source of the
player while the battery is being charged. In this special
situation, the charging time will increased and please keep
the set under room temperature under 77 °F.
Precautions related to Battery Recharge:
1. Once the battery has been fully spent, please immediately recharge the battery (regardless of
whether you plan to use battery power again soon)
in order to maximize battery life.
2. To charge the battery, please connect the power
jack directly into the battery casing. Initially , a red
light should light up. Once fully charged, this light
will turn green and charging operations may cease
(see the above picture).
3. An alternate way to charge your battery is to install the battery in your player and plug the player
into a wall outlet. This way you will be able to recharge the battery while enjoying the player.
Please note that when the AC power supply jack is
plugged directly into the player and not the battery pack, the battery pack is not being recharged.
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Using and Maintaining your
Rechargeable Batteries
1. Please make sure you always use only
the AC transformer included with the
player to recharge your batteries.
2. Recharge effectiveness will degrade when
environmental temperatures drop below
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F (10oC) or exceed 95oF (35oC).
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3. Please remove battery from the player and
store properly if the player is not to be used
for an extended period of time. For periods of two months or more, please recharge the battery at least once every two
months to avoid irreparable damage to the
battery. If the battery left attached to the
player for an extended period, please recharge the battery at least once every two
weeks.
4. Avoid unnecessarily recharging fully
charged batteries.
Installing the Battery Pack:
1. First, make sure the player is in “Stop” mode and that the AC
power supply has been disconnected.
2. Close the player cover and flip the player over on its back side.
3. Align the battery pack with the player module’s rear edge. Please
pay attention to the positioning arrows printed on both the battery pack and player.
4. Click the battery pack into position on the player module. Move
the battery pack in the direction indicated by arrow (2) in the
picture below. The pack is in the correct position when you hear
a click sound.
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Removing the Battery Pack:
1. First, make sure the player is in “Stop” mode.
2. Flip the player over on its back side and press the set button in
the direction indicated by arrow (1).
3. With the set button disabled, slide the battery pack out in the
direction indicated by arrow (2).
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13 User Precautions and Simple Maintenance
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User Precautions and
Simple Maintenance
Y our DVD player is an extremely precise
A V broadcast system. Abiding by the following suggestions will help maintain your
player in top working order and avoid
safety problems.
Storage
Please do not store your player in any of the following conditions (1) direct sunlight; (2) high temperature environment; (3) near any heat source.
Similarly, please keep the player out of reach of
small children.
Vibration
The player compensates for slight jolts and vibrations during play. However, please do not expose
the player to significant vibration during play. During play , the player’s base will become warm and is
nothing to be concerned about. However, please
avoid using the player on a warm or hot surface
(e.g., working amplifier, electric blanket, etc.).
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Condensation
Moving your player from a cold environment to a
warm one will often result in moisture condensation. Under such conditions, wait at least one hour
before using your player.
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Metal Contact Point
Keep the metal contact points on your player clear
of dust, grime, and other contaminants. Remove
contaminants with a clean cotton swab dabbed with
a good electronics-safe solvent. Make sure that cotton bits do not become entangled or stuck on contact points.
Scratches
Avoid storing your player alongside hard or sharp
objects to avoid damaging player surfaces. If the
player surface is soiled, use a soft rag and a small
amount of mild solvent to wipe it clean. Do not use
alcohol, because it will damage surface coatings.
Signal and Power Cables
Do not place unnecessary strain or tension on signal or power cables. When unplugging cables, hold
firmly by the base (and not the cable wire). When
storing, do not bend cables too tightly.
Power Surge
During electrical storms, remove the AC transformer
from your wall socket to avoid electrical spikes that
could damage sensitive electronics. In exceptionally dry conditions, you should gently touch the
player with your bare finger prior to use to dissipate
any built-up static electricity.
Dust
Avoid using your player in windy / dusty conditions
such as on the beach or outdoors during inclement
weather.
Laser Head
The laser reader head is an exceptionally fragile
component and all contact should be avoided. There
should be no need to clean the head, even with a
laser head cleaner. There is the additional danger
that filaments separated from such laser head cleaners can damage the head afterwards during high
speed play operation.
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Self Repair
Again, the player is an exceptionally delicate instrument and should not be repaired or have parts
changed except by authorized service personnel.
Remote Control Batteries
The player remote control operates on 2 Triple-A
(AAA) batteries. Power consumption is exceptionally low and general-purpose batteries can be expected to last at least 6 months. Remove the batteries if the remote is not used for an extended period of time to prevent leaking and damage to the
remote’s internal circuitry . When installing new batteries, please make sure to select high-quality , nonleaking batteries.
AC Power Adapter
Display Screen
The surface of the display screen is easily
scratched. Avoid contact with sharp or hard objects.
When not in use, the player screen should be firmly
closed. If the screen is solied, gently wipe it with
soft, clean cloth. Do not apply water or any cleaning solvent.
Recharging Battery
Do not dissemble the battery pack. Do not
dispose of in fire. Dispose of in a proper manner and recycle where possible. Do not expose batteries to high temperatures. Do not
permit battery contacts to touch metal surfaces and short. Avoid contact with all metal
objects. For other battery maintenance and
usage suggestions, please refer to page 82.
Please only use the AC power adapter included with
your player. Do not use power transformers obtained
elsewhere.
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Firmware version X07
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Specifications
Playing Discs: DVD / VCD (v2.0) / CD / CD-G / SVCD
Dimension: Inches (mm): 6 (156) (W) x 7 (183) (D) x 1.8 (48) (H)
Weight: Approx. 1 Kg, without battery pack
Display: 5.8" 16:9 no radiation Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display (TFT LCD), Resolution 400 (RGB) by 234
Video Terminal: Composite output RCA x 1, S video output mini DIN, composite input RCA x1
Audio Terminal:
Analog out: Two channel down mix output, built-in two-channel stereo speakers, headphone jack (mini type)
Digital out: DTS / AC-3 / PCM optical output
Analog in: Left and right channel input RCA x 2
DAC: Audio 24 bit / 96KHz, vidio 10 bits
Power: Universal AC to DC switching power adapter. DC 12V/3.8A AC to DC power adapter, approx. two hours playing
time with battery pack.
Remote Control: Wireless remote control unit
DVD Function: Multi story, multi angle, index mark, multi aspect, multi aspect, parental lock, multi audio stream choice, multi
subtitle, subtitle on/off, frame advance play by step, slow motion playback (1/2, 1/4, 1/8), fast forward / backward
play (2x, 4x, 8x), 2x smooth playback
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12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
Applies to Audiovox Video Products
AUDIOVOX CORPORA TION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof,
under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s)
will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of
sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below.
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, to costs incurred for
installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or to damage to tapes, discs, speakers, accessories, or electrical systems.
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s).
THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS W ARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE
AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMP ANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT .
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURA TION OF THIS WRITTEN W ARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30
MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENT AL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
U.S.A. : AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 l 1-800-645-4994
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