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BLADELIUS

GONDUL

DVD / MULTI FORMAT PLAYER

BLADELIUS GONDUL

Introduction

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 commitment on the part of Bladelius design group AB. Bladelius is a trademark of Bladelius design group AB.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning 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 STARTED
Power connection	4
Switching on and off	4
Back panel connections	5
Front paneland 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 control	10
Changing camera angles	11
Changing subtitles	11
Switching audio language	11
Making a program list	12
Using repeat play	13
Memorizing disc 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 Transport – 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 processing 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/CD- RW/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/CD- RW/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 (optional Level 2 and 3)

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 unbalanced 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.

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

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.

/ Starts and pauses playback. (DVD and Video CD: if the display shows RESUME,

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 related 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

Shows chosen input and volume setting (Default)

Type of input signal, sampling frequency, number of bits

Change input, Between AES/EBU, Coaxial, TosLink (and analogue input if you have an analogue input card)

Change Digital output between Normal, Internal or OFF

Enable or disable the Volume control

When the volume control is enabled the setting is shown as a two figure number far right. If the volume control is disabled it reads BP (Bypass)

VIDEO – Switches video output between Component and RGB

DAC 2, DAC 3, Switches between standard and high performance DAC

Phase – Changes the absolute phase of the signal

Resampling – Switches re-sampling on and off

Resampling – Changes re-sampling frequency 44,1-48-96-192kHz

Multi DAC, Choose between multibit DAC or One bit DAC.

CD Direct – Bypasses DSP circuits

Edit Input name, Here you can change the name on currently selected input

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) or the input at the back

Software Version – For support and service usage

Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes
No	Yes	Yes
No	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes

Yes	Yes	Yes
No	Yes	Yes
No	Yes	Yes
No	Yes	Yes
No	Yes	Yes
No	No	Yes
No	Yes	Yes
No	Only with	Only with
	Analogue	Analogue
	input card	input card
No	Only with	Only with
	Analogue	Analogue
	input card	input card
Yes	Yes	Yes
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 you 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 V- Hold 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 vertically, leaving black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction; it is caused 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 informs about the disc 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 world. 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 stepsthree 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	Direct access to track/chapter numbers etc.
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 parts 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 >	Slow motion back and forward
< 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

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