Avayon DXP-1000 User Manual

DVD/DivX PLAYER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COMPACT
DivX / MPEG4 / DVD / MP3 / WMA / CD / Photo CD
Please read this manual before installation and use.
DIGITAL AUDIO
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Table of Contents

WARNINGS..................................................................................................................... 5
IMPORTANT - READ THIS!............................................................................................ 5
GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................. 6
1. DIVX CERTIFICATION ................................................................................................................6
2. DISC AND FORMAT COMPATIBILITY .............................................................................................6
3. DISC INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................6
4. SELECTING A DVD DISC............................................................................................................7
6. CARE OF DISCS ........................................................................................................................ 8
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 9
1. UNPACK THE PLAYER ................................................................................................................ 9
2. LOAD BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................9
PANEL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................. 10
1. FRONT PANEL ........................................................................................................................10
2. REAR PANEL .......................................................................................................................... 10
3. REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................................................. 11
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS............................................................................................. 12
1. CONNECTING TO A TV SET ......................................................................................................12
2. CONNECTING TO A STEREO AMPLIFIER...................................................................................... 13
3. CONNECTING TO A 5.1 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER .............................................................................. 14
4. CONNECTING TO AN AC3 OR DTS DECODING AMPLIFIER ........................................................... 15
USING YOUR DXP-1000............................................................................................... 16
1. HOW TO PLAY A DISC.............................................................................................................. 16
2. VIDEO SETUP ......................................................................................................................... 17
3. GENERAL SETUP .................................................................................................................... 18
TV DISPLAY......................................................................................................................... 18
PIC MODE (PICTURE MODE)............................................................................................. 18
ANGLE MARK...................................................................................................................... 18
OSD LANG (ON SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE) .............................................................19
CAPTIONS ...........................................................................................................................19
SCREEN SAVER (SCREEN SAVER) .................................................................................. 19
4. SPEAKER SETUP..................................................................................................................... 20
DOWNMIX............................................................................................................................ 20
CENTER REAR............................................................................................................... 20
SUBWOOFER...................................................................................................................... 20
CENTER DELAY .................................................................................................................. 21
REAR DELAY....................................................................................................................... 21
TEST TONE ......................................................................................................................... 21
5. AUDIO SETUP .........................................................................................................................22
OP MODE ............................................................................................................................22
DUAL MONO........................................................................................................................ 22
COMPRESSION...................................................................................................................22
PRO LOGIC .........................................................................................................................23
LPCM OUTPUT.................................................................................................................... 23
6. DIVX REGISTRATION ............................................................................................................... 24
7. PREFERENCES........................................................................................................................25
TV TYPE ..............................................................................................................................25
VIDEO OUTPUT SELECTION .............................................................................................25
LANGUAGE SELECTION ....................................................................................................25
PARENTAL CONTROL ........................................................................................................ 26
PASSWORD SETTING ........................................................................................................ 26
DEFAULTS........................................................................................................................... 27
SMART NAVI .......................................................................................................................27
8. DIVX, XVID, MP3, AND JPEG FORMATS................................................................................... 28
DIVX/XVID/MPEG4 FORMAT .............................................................................................. 28
MP3 FORMAT...................................................................................................................... 29
JPEG FORMAT.................................................................................................................... 30
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9. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................... 31
CHECKING THE FIRMWARE VERSION............................................................................. 31
BASIC OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 32
FUNCTION BUTTONS.................................................................................................. 34
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................. 39
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................... 41
CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND WARRANTY................................................................. 42
1. CUSTOMER SUPPORT..............................................................................................................42
2. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................42
NOTES........................................................................................................................... 44
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WARNINGS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
LAYER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE! P
CLASS 1
PRODUCT
REFER ALL SERVICING TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
LASER
CAUTION:
electric shock, do not remove the cover of the player. Refer servicing of the player to a qualified service technician only!
To reduce the risk of fire and
This lightning flash arrow symbol in a triangle is intended to alert users to the presence of non-insulated high voltage within the player’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to a person.
The exclamation point symbol in a triangle is intended to alert users to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the player.
The marking of products using lasers is shown at the rear panel of the player and means the player has been classified as a Class 1 laser product utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the player.

IMPORTANT - READ THIS!

Read through this instruction manual before installing and using the player.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
When disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet, hold the plug. Do not
pull the power cord.
Switch off the main power on the rear panel when the player is not in use.
Disconnect the power plug from the power outlet when you do not intend to use the player for a prolonged period of time.
Before moving the player, remove the disc from the player’s tray.
Do not open the cover or touch any of the components inside the player.
Do not install or operate the player under direct exposure to sunlight, or near objects that
radiate heat. Doing so may lead to overheating and damage the player.
Do not install or operate the player in overly moist or humid environments. Doing
so may adversely affect the laser head.
Install the player on flat surface with good air circulation. Do not cover the
ventilation holes on the case. Doing so may cause the player to overheat and malfunction.
Wipe the panel and case with a soft dry cloth only. Do not apply any kind of thinner,
alcohol, or sprays, as they will damage the finish.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

1. DivX Certification

By displaying the DivX® logo, we are demonstrating that AVAYON products have been tested and certified by DivXNetworks, the creators of DivX® video technology, and are capable of playing all versions of DivX® video content. DivX Certified ensures that the DivX® content you attain and create can be played on your AVAYON DivX® Certified product.

2. Disc and Format Compatibility

This player can play the following types of discs:
DVD single-sided/single-layer or single-sided/double-layer
DVD-R / DVD-RW DVD+R / DVD+RW DivX version 3.11, 4.xx, or 5.xx XviD CD-DA MP3 CD-R CD-RW Photo CD (JPEG)

3. Disc Information

Disc type
DVD VCD DIVX CD
Recording method
Capacity
Disc size
Horizontal resolution
Subtitles
Sound tracks
Symbol
Digital / MPEG II Digital / MPEG I MPEG 4 Digital
single-sided/single-layer
4.7GB = 2 hr
single-sided/double-layer
8.5GB = 4 hr
650MB
12cm / 8cm 12cm 12cm / 8cm
500 lines up 240 lines up -
32 - - -
8 2 - -
6
650MB
74min
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO

4. Selecting a DVD Disc

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DVD discs and DVD players are manufactured under the worldwide DVD Regional Code System
that stipulates players will operate only with discs corresponding to the same Zone/Regional Code.
Zone/Regional Code Zone/Region
1
2
3
4
5
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NOTE: This player by default is set up to play Zone/Regional Code 1 DVDs.
Features of a DVD disc
Each DVD disc contains different combinations of features depending on the design and production of the disc. The following symbols represent some DVD features:
Canada, USA
Europe (including Poland, Romania, The Czech
Republic), Japan, Middle East (including Saudi
Arabia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa)
East Asia (including Hong Kong, Taiwan, South
Korea), Southeast Asia
Australia, Caribbean, Central & South America,
Mexico, New Zealand
Africa, Former Soviet Union, India, North Korea,
Pakistan, Turkmenistan
China
DOLB
D I G I T I A L
2
2
16 : 9
R E S T R I C T E D
L B
2
NTSC
2
Regional Code / Video Output System
Dolby Digital Surround
DTS Digital OUT
Number of audio tracks
Number of subtitles
Screen modes
Child lock
Number of angles
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NOTE: Some features of this player are related to the DVD disc’s software.
Some features of this player cannot be preformed if the disc does not support those features, or required special settings. Check the features of the disc before playing it, or follow the instructions of the on-screen menu for the disc.

6. Care of Discs

Video discs contain high-density compressed data that need proper handling.
Hold the disc with fingers and thumb, holding the hole at center and the edge. Do not
touch the disc surface!
Do not bend or press the disc.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or any heat source.
Store discs vertically in a cabinet, and under dry conditions.
Clean the disc with a soft dry cloth only. Wipe the surface gently from the center to the
edge. Do not apply thinner, alcohol, or sprays when cleaning.
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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

Your Avayon DXP-1000 comes carefully packaged from the factory with all the accessories you need to start enjoying high quality video entertainment right away.

1. Unpack the Player

The standard package contains the following items:
DXP-1000 DVD player Infrared remote controller AV cables Two AAA batteries Instruction manual Warranty Registration Card

2. Load Batteries into the Remote Control

To load batteries into the supplied remote control, do the following:
Remove the battery compartment cover.
Load two AAA batteries into the battery compartment.
Make sure that the batteries have been inserted with the correct polarities matching the
symbols +, - as indicated inside the battery compartment.
When replacing batteries, always replace both batteries. Do not mix new and used batteries, or
the operating lifetime of the remote may be shortened.
Do not dispose of batteries in normal rubbish. Be environmentally friendly and dispose of
batteries according to your government regulations.
Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the player for a prolonged period of time.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION

Familiarize yourself with the front panel and rear panel connections and controls before attempting to connect the DXP-1000 to your audio/video system.

1. Front Panel

Items 4 through 7 are karaoke functions. Simply insert the DVD or VCD karaoke disc and start playing. Connect the microphone to MIC1 and/or MIC 2 and adjust the VOL control and ECHO control for the best sound effect.
NOTE: The VOL and ECHO buttons need to be pushed so that they pop out and
allow for easy tuning. When you have finished making adjustments, you can push them back in.

2. Rear Panel

1. 5.1 Channel Audio output Sub-Woofer
2. 5.1 Channel Audio output Surround Right
3. 5.1 Channel Audio output Front Right
4. S-Video output
5. YPbPr Video output - Pr
6. Coaxial Digital Audio output Video output
7. Optical Digital Audio output
8. 5.1 Channel Audio output Center
9. 5.1 Channel Audio Surround Left
10. 5.1 Channel Audio Front Left
11. Video output
12. YPbPr Video output -Pb
13. YPbPr Video output -Y
14. Main Power Switch
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3. Remote Control

AVAYON
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

DO NOT connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet before the system connections are completed.
Before turning on the power/standby button on the front panel or remote control, you need to turn on the main power switch located on the rear panel.
NOTE: With the main power switch on, the status indicator light on the front
panel is green indicating the player is on and ready to play a disc. Pressing the power/standby button places the player into standby mode as indicated by the status indicator light turning red.

1. Connecting to a TV Set

Rear Panel of DXP-1000
NOTE: One set of standard AV cables is included with the player.
Connect the player’s Video output to the TV’s Video input terminal using the yellow plugs
of the supplied AV cable. You may alternately connect the S-Video output of the player to the S-Video input of the TV using an S-Video cable.
Connect the player’s Front Left (FL) and Front Right (FR) audio outputs to the TV’s Left
and Right audio inputs.
If your TV has built-in YCbCr or YPbPr (Progressive Scan), you may connect these three
sets of cables from unit’s YCbCr/YPbPr video output to the TV’s related video input. These connections allow you to enjoy higher quality video. If you want to select the Progressive Scan function, simply press VIDEO on the remote control for this mode of video output.
S-video and YUV (YPbPr/YCbCr) cables are not included with the player.
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2. Connecting to a Stereo Amplifier

Connect the player’s Video output to the TV’s Video input terminal using the yellow plugs
of the supplied AV cable. You may alternately connect the S-Video output of the player to the S-Video input of the TV using an S-Video cable (not supplied).
Connect the player’s Front Left (FL) and Front Right (FR) audio outputs to stereo amplifier’s
Left and Right audio inputs.
Rear Panel of DXP-1000
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3. Connecting to a 5.1 Channel Amplifier

Connect the player’s Video output to the TV’s Video input terminal using the yellow plugs
of the supplied AV cable. You may alternately connect the S-Video output of the player to the S-Video input of the TV using an S-Video cable (not supplied).
Connect the player’s 5.1 channel surround audio output (FL, FR, SL, SR, CEN, SW) to the
5.1 channel amplifier’s audio input terminals, Front Left, Front Right, Surround Left, Surround Right, Center, and Sub-Woofer.
NOTE: An amplifier with 6-channel input and output is required. An AC3 decoder
is not required.
Rear Panel of DXP-1000
NOTE: Connecting AC3/DTS digital outputs (Optical or Coaxial) to an AC3 or
DTS decoding amplifier is also possible. See further instructions on the next page.
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