AWA DS-A331 User's Manual

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USER MANUAL

Region Code Setting

1. Press "open/close" button

2. Press "setup"

3. Move to performance page press "8" "7" "3" "7" It should shows the region code setting. Then choose the region by arrow key.

MODEL: DS-A331

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE

ACCESSORIES and PANEL

BASIC CONNECTION

REMOTE CONTROL

BASIC PLAYBACK

ADVANCED PLAYBACK

SPECIAL FUNCTION PLAYBACK

SYSTEM SETUP

TROUBLE SHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

01-02

06-07

12-14

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equila-

teral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence

of uninsulated "dangerous voltage " within the product's en-

closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

The symbol for CLASS II (Double Insulation).

WARNING:

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE

PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET, REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

When replace the direct plug in power supply or a separable, cord-connected power

supply, the replacement must be exact duplicate, or one recommended by the manu-

facturer.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE

SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

This product utilizes a laser.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

specified here in may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Do not open the cover and do not repair yourself. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel.

DANGER: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or

defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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. Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the "standard definition" output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p DVD player, please contact our customer service centre.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. " Dolby " and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

on a bed,

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ACCESSORIES

Audio/Video cable x 1

Remote control x 1

User Manual x 1

FRONT PANEL

ACCESSORIES and PANEL

OPEN/CLOSE

STANDBY MENU

OSD

V.MODE

1 2

SUBTITLE

USER MANUAL

User Manual

TITLE

PROG

F.REV

STOP

PAUSE/STEP

MUTE AUDIO

REPEAT A-B RPT

8 9

0 10+

ANGLE

ZOOMSETUP

F.FWD

VOLUME

1. TRAY

2. OPEN/CLOSE

3. PLAY/PAUSE

4. STOP

REAR PANEL OUTPUT

110V-240V~ 50/60Hz

1 5

1. POWER LINE INPUT

2. COAXIAL OUTPUT

3. VIDEO OUTPUT

Y CB / PB

VIDEO

COAXIAL

N294

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT / VIDEO OUT

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

CR / PR

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098 and 4, 907,093 licensed for limited viewing

S-VIDEO

uses only.

5. LED SCREEN

6. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

7. STANDBY/ON

8. POWER INDICATOR

DVD PLAYER

MODEL: DS-A331

AC: 110V-240V~ 50/60Hz

MADE IN CHINA

POWER: 12W

S/N:

Imported by Big W, 1 Woolworths Way, Bella Vista, NSW 2153 Australia

CENTER

SUB-WOOFER

5.1-CH AUDIO OUT

4. Y, CB/PB, CR/PR OUTPUT

5. S-VIDEO OUTPUT

6. 5.1 CHANNELS AUDIO OUTPUT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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BASIC CONNECTION

Connecting to a TV with Audio/Video cable

BASIC CONNECTION

Y CB / PB

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT / VIDEO OUT

CR / PR

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

CENTER

SUB-WOOFER

5.1-CH AUDIO OUT

To S-video output

To S-video input

To video input(yellow) To audio inputs(red, white)

If the TV has an S-video input, connect the DVD player with an S-video cable.

When using an S-video cable, do not connect the yellow video cable.

Connecting to a audio system and TV equipped with YUV video input

To Y video input

To CB/PB video input

To CR/PR video input

Y CB / PB

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT / VIDEO OUT

CR / PR

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

To Y video output

To CB/PB video output

To CR/PR video output

CENTER

SUB-WOOFER

5.1-CH AUDIO OUT

To audio inputs of the amplifier

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BASIC CONNECTION

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input and TV

To CR/PR video output

To Y video output

To COAXIAL

type digital audio input

Coaxial cable

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with 5.1ch audio input and TV

To CB/PB video output

Imported by Big W, 1 Woolworths Way, Bella Vista, NSW 2153 Australia

To CR/PR video input

To CB/PB video input

To Y video input

To video input (yellow)

To video output

To 5.1ch audio outputs

To 5.1ch audio inputs

Audio cable

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REMOTE CONTROL

7 8 9

13 14 15

STANDBY MENU

V.MODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

PROG

F.REV

STOP

MUTE AUDIO

OSD

1 2

PAUSE/STEP

REPEAT A-B RPT

8 9

0 10+

ZOOMSETUP

F.FWD

VOLUME

OPEN/CLOSE

ANGLE

1. OSD(On Screen Display)

2. STANDBY/ON

3. V.MODE

4. SUBTITLE

5. TITLE

6. PROGRAM

7. SEARCH

21 22

8. SETUP

9. ENTER/PLAY

10. CURSOR

11. FAST REVERSE

12. STOP

13. PAUSE/STEP

REMOTE CONTROL

Function Function

14. MUTE

15. REPEAT

16. MENU

17. OPEN/CLOSE

18. DIGITS AND 10+ BUTTONS

19. ZOOM

20. ANGLE

21. PREVIOUS

22. FAST FORWARD

23. NEXT

24. VOLUME+/-(Volume control)

25. AUDIO

26. A-B REPEAT

Pls take out the insulated plastic piece,when you use the remote first time.

Improper replacement of battery may result in explosive hazard. It will be replaced only by battery with the same or equivalent type.

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BASIC PLAYBACK

Preparations

When you want to view a disc, turn on the TV and select the video input connected to the DVD player.

Basic playback

1. Put the Mains cord in AC socket, the DVD player

turns on and the TV screen will display the start logo. If a disc is already in the tray, it will begin to play automatically.

2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, place a disc on the disc tray. There are two different disc sizes. Place the disc in the correct guide on the disc tray. If the disc is out of the guide, it may damage the disc and cause the DVD player to malfunction. Do not place a disc which is unplayable in this DVD player.

3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray, the playback will automatically start. Some discs may not playback automatically, you can press ENTER/PLAY button to start playback.

4. Some discs may start playback with a menu, use the cursor button on the remote control to select menu options and press ENTER/PLAY to start, or press digits to select a menu options directly.

Stop playback

1. Press STOP button to go to stop mode, the TV

screen will show the start logo. With some discs the player can recall the location where stopped, such as DVD.

2. Press ENTER/PLAY to playback to resume play-

-back from the location where playback had stopped or from the beginning of the disc.

3. Press STOP twice to stop completely.

Fast forward and Fast reverse

1. Press F.FWD to fast forward through the disc.

Each time the F.FWD button is pressed, the fast forward motion speed changes.

2. Press ENTER/PLAY to resume normal playback.

3. Press F.REV to fast reverse through the disc.

Each time the F.REV button is pressed, the fast reverse motion speed changes.

4. Press ENTER/PLAY to resume normal playback.

Previous and Next

During playing, press PREV key will go to the start of the previous chapter still the start of the disc. Each press of NEXT key during playing will skip the current chapter and play the next one.

Pause/step playback

1. Press PAUSE/STEP first time to pause play-

back (still mode). The sound will be muted during

still mode.

2. Press PAUSE/STEP continuous to single

step forward to the next frame in the video.

3. Press ENTER/PLAY to resume normal playback.

NOTES:

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ADVANCED PLAYBACK

IMPORTANT NOTE:

THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS ARE APPLICABLE ONLY TO DVD DISCS. IF OTHER DISC FORMATS ARE

PLAYED, SCREEN DISPLAY AND OPERATION WILL BE DIFFERENT.

OSD

Press this button and the screen will display some information about disc, such as : " Title Elapsed " , " Title Remain ", " Chapter Elapsed ", " Chapter Remain " and " Display Off ".

Press this button and the screen will display " Root Menu ", select item according to your preference. (This key is valid to DVD disc possessing multi-layer menu.)

V.MODE

This button can set VIDEO output among "CVBS", "YUV" , "P-Scan" . Note: The screen disappear when press this button, press this button continuously until the screen turn normal.If there are picture interferences or no picture,

please press "V.MODE" to correct it.

SUBTITLE

Press this button and the screen will display "SUBTITLE 01/XX XXXXX", "01" indicates the ordinal number of this language; "XX" indicates total number of language; "XXXXXX" indicates the language of country. (the number of language depends on disc).

PROGRAM

Press this button and the screen will display info window , press digits button to input the program number what you want, when finished, move the cursor to select the " Start " logo, at this time the unit will start program playback and the screen will display "Program" logo. If you want to cancel this function, press " STOP " twice and then press "ENTER/PLAY" .

Press this button and the screen display menu, then press digits button into menu, for example: first Title 02/10 Chapter /32 twice Title 02/10 Time : : third Chapter 01/32 Time : : According to operation, you could choose point that you want to play.

ZOOM

Each time pressed, the picture enlarges. In this mode, you can move the picture with CURSOR button.

ANGLE

For discs with this feature, press this key to view action from different angles.(Depending on the DVD)

TITLE

According to some DVD discs, press this button will display "Title Menu", the unit will play from the disc head or you can use digits to select tracks preferred.

VOLUME and MUTE

Press " + " at the right of VOLUME to increase volume, " - " to decrease to volume. The first press of MUTE will display MUTE (no voice), the second press will return to normal playback.

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SPECIAL FUNCTION PLAYBACK

REPEAT

Follow this operation : first Chapter twice Title third All the fourth pressed will cancel repeat.

AUDIO CHANNEL CHOOSE

Press this button on remote control to change the mode of audio. For example: Audio 1/2: AC 3 2 CH English Audio 2/2: AC 3 5.1 CH English Note: When press this button continuously, you must above 3 seconds interval.

A-B REPEAT

Press " A-B RPT " to begin start-point, press again to set an end point and complete setting. The selected section A-B will be repeated. The third press will cancel this function.

AUDIO CD PLAYBACK

When playing Audio CD disc, a navigation menu will be displayed

automatically if the disc is loaded in succession.

In the menu, use UP or DOWN button in the cursors to select the

file, then press "ENTER/PLAY" to play this file. In this page, press

PREV or NEXT can go to the previous or next page.

00:00 00:00

001/010

TRACK01

TRACK02

TRACK03

TRACK04

TRACK05

TRACK06

JPEG DISC PLAYBACK

When playing JPEG disc, a navigation menu will be displayed automatically if the disc is loaded in succession.

In the menu, use UP or DOWN in the cursor to select a file, then press "ENTER/PLAY", the file will be play with

a slide - show. Press PREV or NEXT to select the previous or the next picture. Press PAUSE to pause the

current picture for enjoying, when press "ENTER/PLAY" , it will return to normal playing.

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SYSTEM SETUP

When you press SETUP key on the remote control, the setup menu will be displayed.

1.Within the setup menu, you can use UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT buttons on the remote control to move the cursor, and then press the ENTER/PLAY button to make your selection. Press LEFT can return the previous menu.

2.To exit setup menu, you can press SETUP menu.

1. GENERAL SETUP PAGE

Setup TV screen format, video type and all DVD functions.

Dolby

Audio

General

General Setup Page

Tv Display Angle Mark Osd Lang Captions Screen Saver Hdcd Last Memory

Go To General Setup Page

PS On ENG Off On Off Off

1.1 TV DISPLAY

The TV Display which select the different ratio of display format and the screen of TV, There are various types of display on screen for different matches between Disc and TV .

Note: No matter which display format is selected, a picture recorded in standard 4:3 format always displays in the 4:3 aspect ratio. The display format of DVD titles may vary; please refer to the information that accompanies your specific DVD title. If the DVD title is recorded in 16:9 wide display format while the TV is a standard 4:3 screen, horizontal compression of the image will result. Some DVD titles may be recorded in special formats. In such cases, the DVD titles will always appear on the screen in their original format, regardless of which TV display format you select.

1.2 ANGLE MARK

ANGLE MARK: Users can select a particular camera

angle when playing a DVD that offers multiple angles.

Video

Preference

1.3 OSD LANGUAGE

On Screen Display (OSD) Language: Users can

select the whole setup menu and on-screen display language.

1.4 CAPTIONS

CAPTIONS: For hearing-impaired people. The

program can be displayed with recorded explanatory captions. Note:This is valid for a disc that has captions.

1.5 SCREEN SAVER

SCREEN SAVER: If the screen saver is on,then there

will be an animated picture on the screen whenever the DVD player is idle for a certain time.

1.6 HDCD

Please choose the sampling frequencies of the digital filter, the higher the sampling frequencies are, the clearer the audio quality is. When default setting is off, it will display "CD" by reading HDCD, for HDCD playback, please choose 44.1K or 88.2K.

1.7 Last Memory

LAST MEMORY: This function is convenient when

you want to continue viewing a disc from the point where you were watching before. Unlike the resume function, the Last Memory function is effective even the DVD is removed from the player.

2. AUDIO SETUP PAGE

Dolby

Audio

General

Audio Setup Page

Speaker Setup SPDIF SETUP

Go to Audio Setup Page

2.1 SPEAKER SETUP PAGE

2.1.1 DOWNMlX SETUP DOWNMIX MODE: Sets front speakers to LT/RT

STEREO or 5.1CH.

Video

Preference

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SYSTEM SETUP

Dolby

Audio

General

Speaker Setup Page

Downmix Front Speaker Center Speaker Rear Speaker Subwoofer

Set Downmix Mode

The first 2 settings (LT/RT, STEREO) downmix the sound Signal for 2-Speakers. This setting allows you to enjoy a surround sound effect with only two speakers. For this reason a setup for additional speakers (described in the following sections) is disabled when DOWNMlX MODE is set to these settings.

You have to set the DOWNMlX MODE to 5.1CH if you have selected the Dolby Digital connection and you would like to enjoy true Dolby Digital surround sound. In this setting, the CENTER, REAR speakers is active.

2.1.2 FRONT SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKER: Sets front speakers volume

Large, Small.

2.1.3 CENTER SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER: Sets center speakers volume

Large, Small or Off.

2.1.4 REAR SPEAKER REAR SPEAKER: Sets rear speakers volume

Large, Small or Off.

2.1.5 SUBWOOFER SPEAKER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER: Sets subwoofer speakers

On or Off.

LRG LRG LRG on

Video

Lt/Rt Stereo

5.1CH

Preference

2.2 SPDIF SETUP PAGE

2.2.1 Spdif Output SPDlF OUTPUT MODE: Sets the audio outputs.

Under the status of SPDIF/RAM , can not adjust volume of DVD, CD , it can only adjust under the MP3 format.

SPDIF the abb reviation of Sony Philips Digital Interface Format .

Dolby

Audio

General

Digital Audio Setup Page

Spdif Output

Raw

Video

Spdif Off Spdif/Raw Spdif/Pcm

Preference

This DVD player includes three kinds of audio output:

1. SPDlF OFF: An analog surround sound format is output through the back-paneI connections for L, R, LS, RS ,Center speakers and Subwoofer simulation.

2. SPDlF/RAW or SPDIF/PCM: This surround sound format is output to a Dolby Digital decoder through the coaxial connector on the back panel of the product.

3. DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP PAGE

Dolby

Audio

General

Dolby Digital Setup

Dual Mono Dynamic

Go To Dolby Digital Setup

Video

Preference

3.1 DUAL MONO

DUAL MONO: If your amplifier / decoder has

Dolby Digital output, you may select stereo, left mono, right mono, or mixed mono mode for your amplifier decoder.

3.2 DYNAMIC

DYNAMIC: This function is generally used when

playing high volume programs at night, in order to minimize disturbances . This setting can dynamically lower the volume and still keep the original tone quality. This is the range, measured in decibels(dB), between the loudest and the quietest sound registers in a soundtrack.

4. VIDEO SETUP PAGE

Dolby

Audio

General

Video Setup Page

Video Out TV Mode Sharpness Brightness Contrast

CVBS

Low 00 00

Video

Preference

Set Spdif

Go To Video Setup Page

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SYSTEM SETUP

4.1 VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT: Sets the video output.

4.2 TV MODE SETUP PAGE

TV MODE: Sets the TV mode to same of your TV.

If there are picture interferences or no picture, please press "V.MODE" to correct it.

he Video Out option must select YUV , the

( T

TV MODE option is valid.

)

4.3 SHARPNESS

SHARPNESS: Sets the sharpness level of video

output.

4.4 BRlGHTNESS

BRIGHTNESS: Sets the brightness level of video

output. Press LEFT / RIGHT button to adjust, then press ENTER/PLAY button to confirm and return upon menu.

4.5 CONTRAST

CONTRAST: Sets the contrast level of Video output.

Press LEFT / RIGHT button to adjust, then press ENTER/PLAY button to confirm and return upon menu.

5. PREFERENCE SETUP PAGE

The preference setting is only active with no disc, and the setting is effective on each time power on till exchanging the saved setting.

5.1 TV TYPE

TV TYPE: This player supports different TV output,

including Auto, NTSC, and PAL systems. lf your TV support only NTSC or PAL and you have inadvertently selected the wrong TV type, the TV image will flicker and become black-and-white. In this case, you should press the SETUP button to set as following Note.

Dolby

Audio

General

Preference Page

Tv Type Audio Subtitle Disc Menu Parental Password Default

Set Tv Standard

PAL ENG ENG ENG

Video

PAL AUTO NTSC

Preference

Note: How to Set the TV Type? You may switch the NTSC/PAL setting of the DVD

player to match the video signal of your TV. The table below shows what kinds of disc are com patible with each setting (AUTO, PAL and NTSC)

5.2 AUDIO

AUDIO: Sets the preferred audio language as the

default when playing DVD. (If the DVD supports the languages)

5.3 SUBTITLE

SUBTITLE: Sets the preferred subtitle language as

the default when playing DVD.( If the DVD supports the languages)

5.4 DISC MENU

DISC MENU: Sets the preferred menu language as

the default when playing DVD. (If the DVD supporst the languages)

5.5 PARENTAL

PARENTAL: The parental control function works in

conjunction with the different censorship classes assigned to DVDs. These classes help to control the types of DVDs that the family watches, There are up to 8 censorship classes for DVDs. Note: If you change this set, you must input password. (Initial password : 136900)

5.6 PASSWORD CHANGE

PASSWORD CHANGE: You can change the pass-

word, please type 6 numerals as new password.

Note: (Initial password : 136900) Be sure remember new password. When set parental control function you must input new password .

5.7 DEFAULT

DEFAULT: Resets to all the manufacturer's original

settings for this DVD player Press ENTER/PLAY to perform the reset.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Please check the following guide for the possible cause and solution for a problem before contacting the nearest service center or dealer for repairs.

SYMPTOMS AND CORRECTIONS

SYMPTOMS CORRECTIONS

No power

No picture

No sound

Check to make sure that the power connection is secure.

Make sure the connection between the player and the TV is secure.

Make sure that the TV is in good working condition.

Please press "V.MODE" button continuously until the picture returns to normal.

Make sure the connection between the player and other devices are secure.

Make sure that the TV and AMP are in good working condition and setup properly.

Failed to Play

Failed to respond to

remote control

Picture Disturbance

Failed to work

with keys

Check that the disc is properly inserted.

Clean the disc.

Remove obstacles between remote control and unit.

Aim remote control at the sensor on the front panel.

Check batteries and replace them if necessary.

Check the disc for dirt and scratches. Clean or replace disc.

Shut down the unit, wait ten seconds, and restart the unit.

Power surges or other electrical phenomena. Shut down the unit, wait ten seconds, and restart the unit.

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System and Outputs

SPECIFICATIONS

VF Signal

system

Frequence

response

Audio S/N ratio

Video/Picture

Audio

Audio output

(analog audio)

Audio output

(digital audio)

Video output

S-Video output

Component video

(Y, CB,CR)

General

Power

consumption

Product

Dimensions

NTSC/PAL

CD: 20Hz-20KHz(EIAJ) DVD:

20Hz-44KHz(96KHz)(Sample result) 20Hz-22KHz(48KHz)(Sample res ult)

> 90 dB

MPEG1 V2.0; MPEG2

MPEG LAYER2 standard

Electric level output: 1.8 0.2V Resistance: 10KS

Electric level output: 0.5Vp--p esistance: 75SR

Electric level output: (1.0 0.2)Vp--p esistance: 75S Unbalanced negativeR

Electric level output: Brightness(Y)1.0Vp--p, Chrominance (C): 0.286Vp--p, esistance: 75S

Electric level output: 0.7Vp--p, resistance: 75S

110V-240V~ 50/60Hz

12W

L: 280mm W: 210mm H: 35mm

Resistance: 75S

Weight

Operating

temperature

Operating

humidity

Note: We reserve the right to modify the design without advice!

1.3kg

oooo

5 C to 35C (41F to 95F)

5% to 90%

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