Bladelius Gondul Owners manual
BLADELIUS
GONDUL
DVD / MULTI FORMAT PLAYER
BLADELIUS GONDUL
Introduction
Copyright © 2004 Bladelius design group AB. All rights reserved.
Issue: DVD
The information in this guide is believed to be correct as
of the date of publication. However, our policy is one of
continuous development and so the information is subject
to change without notice, and does not represent a
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FCC Warning:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equi pment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determi ne d by tu rn in g the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EEC:
This product has been designed and type-tested to
comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and
EN55020.
This guide was produced by Bladelius design group AB.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome to the DVD / Multi format player
HOW TO GET ST A RTED
Power connection 4
Switching on and off 4
Back panel connections 5
Front panel- and basic playback controls 6
Display device System 6
Playing discs 8
“Burn In” 8
Resetting the disc player 8
COMPATIBLE DISCS AND DVD-V REGIONS
Disc compatibility, DVD-V Regions 9
ADVANCED FEATURES
How to use the remote co n trol 10
Changing camera angles 11
Changing subtitles 11
Switching audio language 11
Making a program list 12
Using repeat play 13
Memorizing dis c settings 13
Displaying disc information 13
Navigating a disc 14
SETTINGS IN THE GENERAL MENU
Using the Setup Navigator 15
Setup Navigator 15
Setup Menu Mode 17
SETUP MENUS
Using the Setup menu 17
Audio DRC 17
Dolby Digital Out 18
DTS Out 18
Linear PCM Out 18
MPEG Out 19
Digital Out 19
SACD Playback 19
Speaker settings 20
Size 19
Distance 21
Gain Settings 21
CD Digital Direct 22
Display device Screen 22
Component Video 23
Video Out 23
S-Video Out 23
Frame Search 24
Screen Saver 24
Background 24
Video Adjust 24
Creating your own setting 1 25
Creating your own setting 2 26
Still Picture 26
On Screen Display 27
Angle Indicator 27
OSD Language 27
Audio Language 27
Subtitle Language 28
Auto Language 28
DVD Language 28
Subtitle Display 29
Subtitle Off 29
Setup Menu Mode 29
Setup Navigator 30
Parental Lock 30
Registering a new password 30
Changing your password 30
Setting/changing the Parental Lock level 31
Setting/changing the Country Code 31
Bonus Group 31
Auto Disc Menu 32
Group Playback32 32
PLAYING MP3’s
MP3 compatibility information
Displaying MP3 information 33
Using the MP3 Navigator 33
Making a program list of MP3 tracks 34
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Introduction
Welcome to the Bladelius DVD / Multi format
player!
This chapter introduces you to its key features,
and explains how you can take advantage of its
configurability to create a system perfectly
suited to your requirements.
Welcome to the DVD / Multi
format player
This player is equipped with the very latest
video and audio processing technology to
deliver the best performance from any disc that
you choose. Its universal capabilities will ensure
ultimate convenience and ease of use.
Three machines in one cabinet
This unit can be regarded as three different
machines in one. Your possibilities of control are
also more extensive than what is possible with
most other player’s. Each of the parts can be
adjusted independently from the others.
The three different parts are:
The Transpo r t – This is where the content of
the disc, regardless of format is read. This is
also where you control the player’s tracks,
playing skipping, scanning etc.
The Processor – This is where the content of
the disc is converted into sound and picture.
This is where all the detecting and proce s sing of
all formats is taking place.
The Preamp - This is where you can control
output volume etc if you have hooked up the
player directly to a power amplifier and choose
what input to use.
Please Note that several of the features
or functions described in this manual
are dependent on which version of the
players you have.
Universal choice
The player’s twin-wave laser pickup for CD and
Video allows you to play CD/SACD/CD-R/CDRW/MP3/
DVD-A/DVD-V/DVD-R and DVD-RW (DVD Video
Format) discs for true multi-media
compatibility.
Video Performance Features
The player’s twin-wave laser pickup for CD and
Video allows you to play CD/SACD/CD-R/CDRW/MP3/DVD-A/DVD-V/DVD-R and DVD-RW
(DVD Video Format) discs for true multi-media
compatibility.
Flexible outputs
The DVD provides a wide range of video and
audio outputs to facilitate numerous systembuilding options. Video outputs include
Component Video outputs or RGB (depending
on setup) , S-Video, Composite Video and
DVI(optional). Digital audio outputs AES/EBU,
S/PDIF (RCA) and TosLink. Analogue Audio
outputs are augmented by eight RCA
connectors (numbers used depends on how the
player is equipped.) and balanced XLR outputs
for the front Left & Right channel.
Communication connectors
To allow the DVD to perform in specialized
automated systems and to allow for software
upgrades the player is equipped with RS232
communication. It also features control
capability, and offers data and IR input and
output.
Easy navigation
The DVD is easy to use. All the parameters are
adjusted using simple but comprehensive On
Screen Display menus, which work in
conjunction with a ”setup navigator” that
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immediately guides the user through the basics
during initial power-up, allowing a quick, easy
and convenient way to optimize the DVD
according to user taste and environment.
Modular design
This machine is built with the possibility to
upgrade and choose between different plug-in
modules.
Basically there are three “levels” of performance
and the extra option of an analogue input card
which add the full functionality of a high
performance preamplifier.
Level 1
This is the basic machine
Level 2
This is the next step on the upgrade ladder:
DAC 2.
Features all the functions of Level 1 plus:
• Better quality DACs
• Better digital filtering
• Better analogue output stage
• Digital inputs and outputs
Level 3
Ultimate version, DAC 3
Includes all above plus:
• Separated signal treatment and DACs for
SACD and PCM (DVD-A, DVD-V, CD &
MP3 sound)
• Two DAC Chips per Channel, one each
for positive and negative part of
waveform
Analogue input card (
This optional board adds full preamp
functionality to the player which turn it into the
control center of your system. It allows you to
connect your other two channel equipment. You
can connect one balanced and three unbalance d
analogue stereo inputs. Some new items turns
up in the right display window menu like the
ability to individually adjust the input sensitivity
of all five channels.
This upgrade is independent of the different
levels.
optional Level 2 and 3)
HOW TO GET STARTED
This chapter provides a quick overview of how
to connect the DVD player and how to start
playing discs. More detailed explanations of all
the various functions are explained in the
following chapters.
Power connection
WARNING: Before connecting power check that
the required supply voltage, indicated on the
back panel, corresponds to your local AC
supply. If a different voltage is stated on the
type plate do not connect the DVD to the mains
power, and seek advice from your dealer.
Connect the mains power using the enclosed
mains cable . NOTE: Always disconnect the DVD
from the mains power before connecting or
disconnecting any of the cables.
Switching on and off
To switch on
•Use the main switch on the back panel
During normal operation you can leave the DVD
switched on and in standby mode.
To switch on from standby or to standby
•Pressing STANDBY on the front panel or on
the remote control will change the standby
mode.
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Back panel connections
See other sections for setup and configuration of inputs and outputs.
Top Left Slot, left to right: (Only Level 2 & 3)
Digital input
1. AES/EBU
2. S/P DIF Coaxial
3. TosLink Optical
Digital Output
1. AES/EBU
2. S/P DIF Coaxial
3. TosLink Optical
Bottom Left Slot, left to right:
Video Outputs
Component video/RGB outputs
1. Y/G
2. Pb/B
3. Pr/R
4. Sync (only RGB)
5. Composite Video
6. S- Video (Y/C)
7. DVI (Optional)
Top Right Slot, left to right:
Analogue Output 5.1 (7.1) & Stereo
X1 X2: Auxiliary Outputs
C, S: Center & Sub Channel
SL, SR: Surround Left & Right Ch.
L, R: Front Left & Right Ch.
R, L: Balanced Front Ch.
Bottom Right Slot, Analogue input card
left to right:
1-3. Unbalanced inputs
4.
5. Balanced input
Communication connectors, From top
1. 12 Volt trigger Input
2. 12 Volt trigger Output
3. RS 232, Software and control port
4. Data com, Communicates with other
Bladelius products
5. IR input, for external IR receiver.
Far right:
1. Mains power switch
2. IEC Connector
3. Fuse holder
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HOW TO GET STARTED
Front panel and basic playback controls
Stop/Open Press once to stop playing a disc.
Press and hold to open drawer. If the drawer is
Open, press once to close. (DVD and Video CD:
Display shows RESUME. Press again to stop and
cancel the resume function. )
Press once Skips to the start of the current
track or chapter, another press skips to
previous tracks/chapters.
Press once Skips to the next track or
chapter.
/
Video CD: if the display shows RESUME,
Starts and pauses playback. (DVD and
playback starts from the resume point.) (Pause
function only possible from remote control in
DVD-mode)
MENU Brings up the menu in the right display.
VOLUME Controls the master volume of all
channels if the volume control is enabled (In
the menus these buttons changes the different
settings).
STANDBY Switches the player on an off to
standby mode.
Display windows
Left window
This window shows all disc rel ated information like track/chapter numbers, time of
tracks/chapters/discs , Type of media (CD, SACD, DVD, MP3 etc.)
Right window
This window shows all info regarding the player’s processor and preamp settings.
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Pressing the MENU button steps you through the different options which are different depending on
version. Volume up and down changes the setting. Be sure to switch off all amplifiers before making
any adjustments.
Function Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Shows chosen input and volume setting (Default)
Yes Yes Yes
Type of input signal, sampling frequency, number of bits
Yes Yes Yes
Change input, Between AES/EBU, Coaxial, TosLink (and analogue
input if you have an analogue input card)
No Yes Yes
Change Digital output between Normal, Internal or OFF No Yes Yes
Enable or disable the Volume control
Yes Yes Yes
When the volume control is enabled the setting is shown as a two
figure number far right. If the volume control is disabled it r eads
BP (Bypass)
VIDEO – Switches video output between Componen t and RGB Yes Yes Yes
DAC 2, DAC 3, Switches between standard and high performance
No Yes Yes
DAC
Phase – Changes the absolute phase of the signal No Yes Yes
Resampling – Switches re-sampling on and off No Yes Yes
Resampling – Changes re-sampling frequency 44,1-48-96-192kHz No Yes Yes
Multi DAC, Choose between multibit DAC or One bit DAC. No No Yes
CD Direct – Bypasses DSP circuits No Yes Yes
Edit Input name, Here you can change the name on currently
selected input
No
Only with
Analogue
input card
Only with
Analogue
input card
Adjust Analogue input levels – Choose input first, adjust input
level here. Range +3 to -9 dB
Choose if remote control is received from front sensors (normal)
No
Only with
Analogue
input card
Yes Yes Yes
Only with
Analogue
input card
or the input at the back
Software Version – For support and service usage Yes Yes Yes
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Playing discs
The basic playback controls for playing discs are
covered here. Further functions are detailed in
the remote control chapter.
NOTE: Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’
means DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and DVD-R/RW.
If a function is specific to a particular kind of
DVD disc, it is specified.
• Switch the player on.
If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD, also
turn on your Display device or display
and make sure that it is set to the
correct video input.
• Press STOP/OPEN to open the disc tray.
• Load a disc.
Load a disc with the label side facing up,
using the disc tray guide to align the disc
(if you’re loading a double-sided DVD
disc, load it with the side y ou want to
play face down).
• Press / to close the drawer and start
playback.
“Burn In
A significant”burn-in” period is required before
the unit will reach its maximum sonic/picture
potential. We recommend the unit be left on (or
in standby mode) at all times, especially during
the first 5-6 weeks of operation, in order to
speed the”burn-in” process.
For best results, the player should be left on or
in the standby mode at all times. The unit
should not be switched off by the main switch
unless the unit will not be used for a significant
period of time (during vacations, etc.).
Display device System
The default setting of this player is AUTO, and
”
unless you notice that the picture is distorted
when playing some discs, you should leave it
set to AUTO. If you experience picture distortion
with some discs, set the Display device system
to match your country or region’s system.
• Switch the player into standby.
• Switch the player on.
• Press within 1.5 seconds to switch the
Display device system.
–You have to switch the player into standby
before each change.
The Display device system changes as follows:
AUTO -> NTSC -> PAL -> AUTO -> NTSC ->
PAL etc.
The display indicates the new setting.
– This function is not available in region three
player’s.
About MOD. (Modulation)PAL
Most models of the newly developed countdown
PAL Display device system detect 50 Hz
(PAL)/60 Hz (NTSC) and automatically switch
vertical amplitude, resulting in a display without
vertical shrinkage.
If your PAL Display device does not have a VHold control, you may not be able to view NTSC
disc because the picture may roll. If the Display
device has a V-Hold control, adjust it until the
picture stops rolling. On some Display devices,
the picture may shrink verticall y, leaving black
bands at the top and bottom of the screen. This
is not a malfunction; it is c aused by the NTSC > PAL conversion.
Resetting the disc player
• Switch the player into standby.
• Switch the player on.
• Press within 1.5 seconds to reset the
player.
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COMPATIBLE DISCS AND DVD-V REGIONS
This chapter i n forms about the di sc formats that
are compatible with the player. An overview of
DVD-V regions is also included.
DVD-V Regions
The map shown below indicates DVD-V region
codes for all areas of the worl d. All DVD-Vs are
marked with a region code, which is often
located on the disc packaging. The player’s rear
panel is also marked with a region code. The
player is compatible with discs marked with this
same region code or with the ALL region code.
The player is not compatible with discs marked
with other region codes.
Disc compatibility
DVD-V, DVD-A, DVD-RW/R, SACD, Audio CD, CD-RW/R, Video CD, SVCD, MP3
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ADVANCED FEATURES
This chapter explains the function buttons of the remote control which are needed to give you access
to the advanced features of the player.
How to use the remote control
The DVD button (C) must have been pressed before any operations can be carried out.
Mute Mutes the sound
Dim Dims the front panel. Four steps- three different levels
and off.
Stand By Switches the player on and off
DVD Activates DVD specific control buttons
CD Activates CD specific control buttons
Processor Activates Processor specific control buttons
Amp Activates Amp specific control buttons
Numerical
Buttons
Clear Normally used as a delete function
Return Returns to the previous step in the menu
Menu The DVD menu appears on screen
Navigation Moves the cursor in the screen menu
Enter Selects a marked item in menu
Source +/- Changes source input (on amp or preamp)
Volume +/- Controls Master volume
Setup The setup menu appears on screen
Mem Memorizing disc settings
Goto Browse to specific par ts of a disc
Display Displaying disc information, see page 13
Mode/Audio Changing audio track on DVDs
Angle Switching camera angles
Prog Creates a list of tracks
Bal/Subtitle Activates balance adj. / Changes subtitle
< Slow
< Fast > Fast motion back and forward
Repeat Activates repeat play (track or chapter)
A-B Activates repeat play of specific section
Skip Skips between different tracks/chapters
Open/Close Controls the drawer
Stop Stops a playing disc
Pause Pauses a playing disc
Play Plays the disc in the drawer
> Slow motion back and forward
Direct access to track/chapter numbers etc.
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