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5.1-Channel Progressive Scan DVD Player
DVD-536
Instruction Manual
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
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PRECAUTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the serial number that is located on the
bottom of the unit. Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No. DVD- 536
Serial No.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to aler t
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufcient magnitude to c onstitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the
applianc e.
WARNING:
To prevent re or sh ock hazard, do not expo se this devic e to rain or mo isture. Dan gerous high voltage is present ins ide the
enclos ure. Do not op en the cabinet.
CAUTION :
This Dig ital Vide o Disc player employs a las er system. To prevent direct expo sure to the laser beam, do not try to ope n the
enclos ure or defeat t he safety i nterlocks. When open and the inter locks are defeated, visible laser radiation is present.
Use of controls, adjustments, or perfo rmance of procedur es other than those spe cied herein may resul t in hazard ous radia -
tion exposure. DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM.
FCC Noti ce:
This equi pment has be en tested and found to com ply with th e limits for a C lass B digital device p ursuant wi th the FCC Rule s,
Part 15. Th ese limits are designed to provide r easonable protect ion against harmful in terference in a resi dential in stallati on.
This equi pment gene rates, uses, and can rad iate radio f requency energy, and if not installed a nd used in accordanc e with the
instru ctions may c ause harm ful inter ference to radio com munication.
CAUTION :
To prevent electric shoc k, match wide blade of plu g to wide slot of outlet and f ully inser t.
NOTICE:
This pro duct inco rporate s copyright protect ion technology that i s protecte d by U.S. patent s and other intellectua l proper ty
rights . Use of this copyright protectio n technology must be authorized by Macrovis ion, and is intended for home and other
limited v iewing use s only unles s otherwise autho rized by Mac rovision. Reverse eng ineering o r disasse mbly is proh ibited.
Manufactured und er license from Dolby L aboratories. Dol by and
the double-D sym bol are tra demarks of D olby Laboratories .
Condential Unpu blished Wor ks.
© 1992-1997 Dol by Laborat ories. All rights re served.
For recycling or disposal information about this product, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
www.eiae.org.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
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the product is operated.
Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
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future reference.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions
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should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed.
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Cleaning: For your safety, always unplug this product from the wall outlet before
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cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry or slightly damp
(not wet) cloth for cleaning or dusting.
Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the man-
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ufacturer. Use of other attachments may be hazardous.
Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
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stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Use only with carts, stands,
tripods, brackets, or tables recommended by the manufacturer
or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
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force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
Water and Moisture: Water is a natural conductor of electricity. To avoid the pos-
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sibility of shock or severe injury, do not use this product in or near any sources of
water (e.g., a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements, a
swimming pool and the like).
Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product, through
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openings or otherwise; this may result in objects touching dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a personal or property damage or injury,
including re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Ventilation: Any electrically powered consumer electronic product generates heat
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while in use, thereby requiring proper ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, do not operate the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar soft surface, and never block any ventilation slots or openings
provided for the unit. This product should not be operated in any enclosed area such
as a cabinet, bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided for the unit.
Heat: The product should be situated away from any heat sources such as radiators,
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heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampliers) that produce heat.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source
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indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended
to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternat-
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ing-current line plug that has one blade wider than the other. This plug will only t
into the power outlet in one direction. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the direction of the plug. If the plug
should still fail to t, your outlet may be obsolete; contact a licensed electrician to
replace it. Never attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Power-Cord Protection: Care must be taken to ensure that power supply cords are
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routed so as to avoid being damaged, such as by being walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them. You should pay particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the product.
Protective Attachment Plug: The product may be equipped with an attachment plug
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with overload protection. This is a safety feature. See the operating instructions for
replacement or directions to reset the protective device. If replacement of the plug
is required, please consult an authorized service technician, and make sure s/he
has used a replacement plug that has the same overload protection as the original
plug as specied by the manufacturer.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be
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sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANS/NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit,
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode (see gure).
Lightning: Lightning can cause power surges, which may damage or destroy your
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product. For added protection, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time. Power Lines: An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.
Overloading: Always operate any electrical device in accordance with applicable
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electrical codes. Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of personal or property damage or
injury, including re or electric shock.
Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing
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covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards, including the risk of
injury or damage to persons or property. Your warranty will also be voided. Refer
all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer ser-
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vicing to qualied service personnel if: a) the power-supply or plug is damaged
in any way; b) liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen or been introduced
into the product; c) the product has been exposed to rain, water or other sources
of moisture; d) the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and/or require
extensive work by a qualied service technician to restore the product to its normal
operation; e) the product has been dropped or damaged in any way; f) the product
exhibits a distinct change in performance indicative of a need for service.
Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that your ser-
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vice technician has used replacement parts specied by the manufacturer or have
the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in injury to property or persons including the risk of re, electric shock, or other
hazards, and your warranty will be voided.
Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
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service technician to perform appropriate safety checks to ensure that the product
is in proper operating condition.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting: the product should only be mounted to a wall or ceiling
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only as recommended in this Manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................3
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................6
ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS ...................................................................................8
Disc Requirements ........................................................................................... 8
DVD Features ................................................................................................... 8
DVD Region Codes .......................................................................................... 9
Disc Care and Maintenance ............................................................................. 9
Handling a Disc .......................................................................................... 9
Cleaning a Disc .........................................................................................10
FEATURES .......................................................................................................11
GETTING STARTED .........................................................................................12
DVD-536 at a Glance ......................................................................................12
Front Panel ................................................................................................12
Rear Panel ................................................................................................12
Remote Control .........................................................................................13
CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................15
Composite Video or S-Video Connection .......................................................15
Component Video Connection (Progressive Scan) .........................................17
Audio Connections ..........................................................................................18
2-Channel Stereo ......................................................................................18
5.1-Channel Surround ...............................................................................19
Coaxial Digital Audio .................................................................................19
Optical Digital Audio ................................................................................ 20
Power Supply ..................................................................................................21
Power Management ..................................................................................21
BASIC OPERATIONS ..................................................................................... 22
Basic Playback ............................................................................................... 22
Play/Pause/Stop ....................................................................................... 22
Next/Previous (Skip) ................................................................................ 23
Forward/Reverse (Search) ....................................................................... 23
Slow/Step ................................................................................................. 23
Disc Error Messages ...................................................................................... 24
Menu Navigation ............................................................................................ 24
Numeric Keypad ............................................................................................. 25
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Adjusting the Volume ...................................................................................... 25
PLAYER FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................26
Menu / Title ..................................................................................................... 26
Setup .............................................................................................................. 26
On-Screen Display ......................................................................................... 26
Repeat Mode .................................................................................................. 26
Repeat A-B Mode ........................................................................................... 27
Multi-Angle/Subtitle/Audio .............................................................................. 27
Zoom .............................................................................................................. 27
Program .......................................................................................................... 28
Customizing a Program List ..................................................................... 28
SETUP ............................................................................................................. 30
Language Settings ......................................................................................... 30
Display Settings ...............................................................................................31
Audio Settings ................................................................................................ 32
Parental Settings ............................................................................................ 32
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................... 34
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................37
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ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS
Disc Requirements
This DVD player supports playback of the following discs.
Type Disc Mark Content Type Disc Size Max. Playback Time
133 min (SS-SL)
Audio + Video
Digital Video Disc (DVD)
Audio Compact Discs (CD) Audio 12 cm 74 min
JPEG Picture CD -- Still Picture 12 cm --
This unit can play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that contain audio titles or
JPEG picture les. Discs not listed above are not supported by this unit (e.g.,
PC CD-ROM, CD-Extra, CD-G, CD-I, etc.)
DVD Features
Each DVD disc contains features that may vary depending upon the production
of the disc. Some of the icons you may see that represent these features are
shown below.
(moving
picture)
Number of Audio Tracks
Number of Subtitles
12 cm
242 min (SS-DL)
266 min (DS-SL)
484 min (DS-DL)
Angle Indicator
Screen Format (Aspect Ratio)
Zoom
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ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS
Some of the DVD features enabled by this player depend on how the
DVD was produced. Some features may not be enabled if the disc
does not support the feature, or it may require special settings. Check
the features printed on the DVD package or follow the instructions
found on the disc’s on-screen menu.
DVD Region Codes
DVD discs and DVD players are manufactured under a compulsory worldwide
agreement, the DVD Regional Code System. DVD players will only operate with
DVD discs encoded with the same corresponding Regional Code.
Region
Code
Region
1 Canada, USA
Europe (including Poland, Romania, Czech Republic), Japan, Middle East (in-
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cluding Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa)
3 East Asia (including Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea), Southeast Asia
4 Australia, Caribbean, Central America, South America, Mexico, New Zealand
5 Africa, the former Soviet Union, India, North Korea, Pakistan, Turkmenistan
6 China
Disc Care and Maintenance
Optical discs (DVDs, CDs) contain high-density compressed data and need
proper handling.
Handling a Disc
Hold a DVD/CD by its edges. Avoid
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touching the recorded side of the disc. To
remove a DVD/CD from its storage case,
press down on the center retention mechanism of the case and lift the disc out.
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ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS
Do not subject discs to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, high humidity,
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or high temperatures.
Do not bend or press discs.
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To reduce the risk of scratches, always put discs back in their case after
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use. Store discs vertically in a cabinet.
Do not place stickers or labels on either side of a disc.
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Cleaning a Disc
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe off any ngerprints and dusts from the playing
surface of the disc. Wipe in a straight line radially from the center to the outside
edge of the disc. Small dust particles and light stains will not affect playback
quality.
Never use chemicals such as record sprays, anti-static sprays, ben-
zene, or thinners to clean a disc. Doing so will damage the surface of
the disc permanently.
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FEATURES
Progressive Scan DVD Player
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Compact and Slim Design
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DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and JPEG Compatible
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Dolby Digital Decoder
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5.1-Channel Audio for Surround Sound Systems
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Optical, Digital, and Analog AV Outputs for Home Theater Use
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NTSC/PAL Compatible
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Convenient Front Panel and On-Screen Display
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Multiple Language, Subtitle, and Camera Angle Support
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Picture Zoom Function
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Parental Lock Control
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100-240V Automatic Power Switching
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DVD-536 at a Glance
GETTING STARTED
Front Panel
Power Button
1.
Power Indicator
2.
Disc Tray
3.
Front Panel Display
4.
Open/Close Button
5.
Remote Sensor
6.
Previous/Reverse Button
7.
Next/Forward Button
8.
Stop Button
9.
Play/Pause Button
10.
Rear Panel
AC Power Cord
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Component Video Out
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(Progressive Scan - 480p)
Composite Video Out
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(Interlaced - 480i)
S-Video Out
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(Interlaced - 480i)
2-Channel Audio Out:
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L (Left Channel)
R (Right Channel)
Coaxial Digital Audio Out
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Optical Digital Audio Out
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5.1-Channel Audio Out:
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FL (Left Channel)
FR (Right Channel)
CENT (Center Channel)
SL (Surround Left Channel)
SR (Surround Right Channel)
SW (Subwoofer Channel)
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Remote Control
Power/Standby
1.
Open/Close
2.
Display
3.
Menu
4.
Title
5.
Numeric Keypad
6.
Clear
7.
Reverse
8.
Play/Pause
9.
Forward
10.
Previous
11.
Stop
12.
Next
13.
Reset
14.
Go To
15.
Program
16.
Setup
17.
Navigation Keypad
18.
Left / Right: /
Up / Down: /
Enter:
Angle
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Zoom
20.
Slow
21.
Volume Up
22.
Playback Control
23.
Audio
24.
Step
25.
Volume Down
26.
Subtitle
27.
Repeat A-B
28.
Repeat
29.
Mute
30.
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GETTING STARTED
The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim
the remote control directly at the infrared remote sensor during operation. The sensor may not be able to receive signals properly if the sensor
is covered, if there is a large object between the remote control and the
sensor, or if it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong articial light (e.g.,
uorescent or strobe lights). If possible, change the position of the light
source or reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.
Remote Control Battery Installation
Refer to the diagram. Remove the
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battery compartment cover located
on the rear of the remote control. In-
sert batteries, making sure to match
their polarities (+/-) to the markings
on the inside of the compartment.
Replace the cover.
To use the remote, point it at the
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remote sensor of the player. Operate the remote within 15 feet of the
sensor and at an angle of +/- 60 degrees.
Batteries in the remote will last for
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approximately 1 year. Replace the
batteries if the remote control does
not work. Do not mix old with new
batteries, or different types of batteries.
Remove the batteries from the remote if it will not be used for a long period
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of time.
The batteries used in the remote control may present a re or chemi-
cal burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or
heat the battery (~212°F).
Keep batteries away from children.
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CONNECTIONS
Amplifier with
Digital Decoding
Connect the AC power
cord to the wall outlet
AFTER all other cables
are connected.
Connect only one type
of audio or video
connection at a time to
minimize interference.
Connect only ONE type of
video connection to your TV
to avoid interference
2-Channel Audio
Composite Video
S-Video
Coaxial
Digital Audio
Composite Video or S-Video Connection
The Composite Video and S-Video jacks of the DVD player are capable of outputting video at a resolution of 480i (480-interlaced).
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CONNECTIONS
The DVD player is equipped with composite Audio/Video (AV) outputs lo-
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cated on the rear panel (yellow/red/white). Your TV will require at least one
set of AV inputs. The supplied AV patch cable will connect your player’s AV
outputs to your TV’s inputs.
If your TV does not have AV input jacks, you may need to purchase
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an RF modulator.
Depending on the model, the DVD player may be equipped with either 2-
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channel stereo or 5.1-channel surround sound outputs. Stereo or surround
sound will require a Stereo TV or Surround AV receiver, respectively.
For Mono TVs, you may connect either the Left or Right stereo audio
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output to the Mono TV’s audio input.
You will need to set your TV to the correct input line for use with the DVD
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player; depending on the brand of your TV, you may need to press a button labeled Line, Input, or Video/TV. This will switch the TV from broadcast
reception mode to one of the AV input signals. Some TVs may have more
than one AV input line.
The DVD player has built-in copyright protection technology that
prevents copying from a DVD disc to any media. If a video recorder is
connected to the player, the video output image will be distorted dur-
ing recording.
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Connect the AC power
cord to the wall outlet
AFTER all other cables
are connected.
Connect only one type
of audio or video
connection at a time to
minimize interference.
2-Channel Audio
Component Video
Red (Cr)
Green (Y)
Blue (Cb)
CONNECTIONS
Component Video Connection (Progressive Scan)
The Component Video jacks of the DVD player are capable of outputting video at
a resolution of 480p (480-progressive). 480p is the native format of DVD video.
The Component Video connection must be enabled in the Setup
menu prior to use. Please refer to the Setup section for more details.
The DVD player is equipped with component video outputs located on the
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rear panel (green/blue/red). If your TV is not capable of accepting a component video signal, use the Composite Video or S-Video connections.
You will need to set your TV to the correct input line for use with the DVD
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player; depending on the brand of your TV, you may need to press a button labeled Line, Input, or Video/TV. This will switch the TV from broadcast
reception mode to one of the AV input signals. Some TVs may have more
than one AV input line.
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CONNECTIONS
Component, Composite, or
S-Video Connection
2-Channel Audio
To L/R Audio Input of Stereo TV
To L/R Audio Input of Stereo Amplifier (optional)
TV with AV Input
2-Channel
Stereo Amplifier
Audio Connections
Use one of the following connections only to avoid signal interference:
2-Channel Stereo Audio Out
1.
5.1-Channel Surround Audio Out (requires a surround sound amplier)
2.
Coaxial Digital Audio Out (requires a digital decoding amplier)
3.
Optical Digital Audio Out (requires a digital decoding amplier)
4.
2-Channel Stereo
The DVD player is equipped with 2-channel RCA Stereo Audio outputs located
on the rear panel (L, R). Connect the player’s audio outputs to a stereo TV (or
optionally, a stereo amplier).
If a stereo amplier is used, it should be set to the output mode that
corresponds to the DVD player. Refer to the amplier’s user guide for
help.
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Coaxial Digital Audio
Component, Composite, or
S-Video Connection
To Coaxial Digital Audio Input of
Digital Decoding Amplifier
TV with AV Input
Digital Decoding
Amplifier
CONNECTIONS
Component, Composite, or
S-Video Connection
FL CENTSL
FR SWSR
5.1-Channel Audio
To 5.1-Channel Audio Input of Surround Amplifier
TV with AV Input
5.1-Channel
Surround Amplifier
5.1-Channel Surround
The DVD player is equipped with 5.1-channel RCA Audio outputs located on
the rear panel (FL, FR, CENT, SL, SR, SW). Connect the player’s audio outputs to a 5.1-channel surround sound amplier.
Coaxial Digital Audio
The DVD player is equipped with a Coaxial Digital Audio output located on the
rear panel. Connect the player’s digital audio output to an amplier with digital
decoding capabilities.
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CONNECTIONS
Optical Digital Audio
Component, Composite, or
S-Video Connection
To Optical Digital Audio Input of
Digital Decoding Amplifier
TV with AV Input
Digital Decoding
Amplifier
Digital Output can be output in two formats: Raw or PCM. For more
information, please see the “Setup > Audio Settings” section of this
manual or refer to your amplier’s documentation.
Set the amplier to the output mode that corresponds to the DVD
player. Refer to the amplier’s user guide for help
Optical Digital Audio
The DVD player is equipped with an Optical Digital Audio output located on
the rear panel. Connect the player’s digital audio output to an amplier with
digital decoding capabilities.
Digital Output can be output in two formats: Raw or PCM. For more
information, please see the “Setup > Audio Settings” section of this
manual or refer to your amplier’s documentation.
Set the amplier to the output mode that corresponds to the DVD
player. Refer to the amplier’s user guide for help
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CONNECTIONS
Power Supply
This unit should be used with 100-240V ~50/60Hz AC wall outlets, only. Complete all system connections rst before connecting the power.
Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet other than that which
is indicated here and on the rating label as this may result in the risk
of re or electric shock.
Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause
electric shock.
Power Management
If the player will not be in use for a long period of time, set the Power Switch to
the OFF position, unplug the player, and remove the batteries from the remote
control.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
All key instructions refer to the remote control unless indicated otherwise. Some
operations may be controlled by the buttons on the main unit.
Basic Playback
Prepare the connections and power supply.
1.
Press to turn the player on.
Select the video line.
2.
Set your TV to display the video line connection that corresponds to your
DVD player (e.g., AV1, AV2, Component, S-Video, DVD, etc.) The DVD
output will be displayed on the TV screen when the proper line has been
selected.
If the DVD player is connected to the TV through an RF modulator,
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select the appropriate channel on the TV (usually Channel 3 or 4).
If the audio output of the DVD player is connected to an amplier,
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select the appropriate output mode of the amplier.
Load a disc.
3.
Press to open the disc tray. Insert a disc with the label-side up. Press
again to close the disc tray.
If a single-sided disc is inserted upside-down, the player will display
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“NO DISC” or “BAD DISC”.
Start playback.
4.
Press to start playback.
Some discs may start playing automatically or display a DVD menu
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specic to the disc. If a menu appears, use the Navigation Keypad to
select a desired feature or option and then press to conrm.
Play/Pause/Stop
Press to play the disc for the rst time.
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Press during playback to pause. Press again to resume playback.
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Press during playback to stop the disc (“Pre-Stop”). Press to
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resume playback at the time-point at which the disc was stopped.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Press when the disc is “Pre-Stopped” to stop playback completely.
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(When is pressed, the disc will start playing from the beginning.)
Next/Previous (Skip)
Press to skip to the next track (DVD, CD, etc).
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Press to return to the previous track (DVD, CD, etc).
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Forward/Reverse (Search)
Press to fast forward through the current track. Press to re-
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sume normal playback.
Press to reverse through the current track. Press to resume
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normal playback.
Each successive press of or or will change the search
speed as follows: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, Normal.
Skip and Search will not work during the “Warning” section of a DVD.
Slow/Step
Press for slow-motion playback. Press to resume normal
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playback.
Each successive press of will change the rate of slow-motion
playback as follows: x1/2, x1/4, x1/8, x1/16, x1/32, Normal.
Audio will be muted during fast-forward, fast-reverse, and slow-motion
playback.
Press for frame-by-frame playback. Each successive press of
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will advance the video one frame. Press to resume normal
playback.
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Disc Error Messages
The following messages will be displayed on screen if there is a problem with
the format of the loaded disc.
Invalid Region. The region code of the disc does not match the player’s
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region code (Region 1).
Enter Password. The parental rating level of the disc is higher than the
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parental rating level setting of the player. The player will not play the disc
unless the correct password is entered.
Wrong Disc. The player is equipped with automatic disc quality detection
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software. If the player detects a disc that is damaged or has a format problem, it may play the disc at a lower quality or stop play completely, depend-
ing on how damaged the disc is.
DVD disc production quality may vary; some discs may deviate from
the industry standard. Some incorrectly-formatted discs may still play;
however, the playback and operational quality of the disc may be
substandard.
Menu Navigation
To navigate DVD disc menus or the player’s setup menus:
Use the Navigation Keypad to select a desired feature
•
or option in the menu:
Up
Down
Left
Right
Press to conrm a selection in the menu.
•
Press to cancel an entry.
•
For some menu options, you may be able to use the Numeric Keypad
to input data.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Numeric Keypad
Use the Numeric Keypad to skip directly to a DVD chap-
•
ter or CD track. (Some discs may not allow direct access function.)
Use the “+10” key to access track numbers higher
•
than 9. To access Track 22, press “+10” twice, and
then press “2” (“10” + “10” + “2” = “22”).
Use the Numeric Keypad to input numbers in menu option elds, where
•
possible.
Press to cancel an entry.
•
Some DVDs may not allow direct
track access.
Adjusting the Volume
Press or to adjust the volume level output up or down, re-
•
spectively.
Press to disable audio output completely. Press again to
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restore audio output.
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PLAYER FUNCTIONS
Some of the features and functions enabled by this player depend on how the
DVD was produced. A function may not be enabled if the disc is not mastered to
support it, or it may require special settings. Check the features printed on the
DVD package or follow the instructions found on the disc’s on-screen menu.
All key instructions refer to the remote control unless indicated otherwise. Some
operations may be controlled by the buttons on the main unit.
Menu / Title
Press during DVD playback to return to the Main menu of the disc.
•
Press during DVD playback to return to the Title menu of the disc.
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Setup
Press to enter the player’s setup menu to adjust the player’s internal
settings; please see the SETUP section of this manual for more details.
On-Screen Display
Press to view the On-Screen Display (OSD) indicator. The OSD indicator is a user-friendly interface designed to display playback status. It will display
information based on the type of disc that has been loaded (e.g., DVD or CD).
Press once to show Track and Time information on-screen; press it twice
to show Status information on-screen; press it a third time to exit OSD mode.
Repeat Mode
Press to change the repeat mode of the player. Each successive press
of will change the mode as follows:
DVD Mode CD Mode
x1
x2
x3
x4
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Repeat All Repeat Track
Repeat Title Repeat Disc
Repeat Chapter Repeat Off
Repeat Off
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PLAYER FUNCTIONS
Repeat A-B Mode
To repeat a specic section of a disc (play on a loop):
Press to set the desired start point (“A”) of the section to be
1.
repeated.
Press again to set the desired end point (“B”) of the section to be
2.
repeated.
The section “A-B” will now play repeatedly as a loop. Press again
3.
to resume normal playback.
Multi-Angle/Subtitle/Audio
During playback of a DVD that has been mastered with multiple angles,
•
press to view the available alternate camera angles. (A DVD may
have up to 9 selectable angles.)
During playback of a DVD that has been mastered with subtitles, press
•
to view the available subtitle tracks. (A DVD may have up to 32
selectable subtitles.)
During playback of a DVD that has been mastered with alternate language/
•
audio tracks, press to hear the alternate tracks. (A DVD may have
up to 8 selectable audio tracks.)
Zoom
Press to change the magnication level of the picture.
During DVD playback, each successive press of will change the
•
level of magnication as follows: x2, x3, x4, x1/2, x1/3, x1/4, Normal.
During JPEG CD playback, each successive press of will change
•
the level of magnication as follows: x2, x3, x4, x1/2, x1/3, x1/4, Normal.
When the magnication level is “x2” or greater, use the Navigation Keypad to
pan around the magnied picture.
When the magnication level is Normal, use the Navigation Keypad to rotate
the picture.
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PLAYER FUNCTIONS
The picture quality will decrease as the zoom level (magnication)
increases.
Program
Change the order in which tracks are played (Normal, Random, Program).
Press to view the Program Mode menu.
Use the Navigation Keypad to select a program mode and then press .
•
Program Mode Description
Select “Normal” to play tracks in normal
sequential order.
Select “Random” to play tracks in ran-
dom order.
Select “Program” to play tracks in a custom order.
Customizing a Program List
When “Program” is selected from the Program Mode menu, the Program List
screen will appear.
Use the Program List to customize the order in which tracks will play.
Program mode is available only when the player is in NAVIGATE OFF
mode. If Program mode is not functioning, you may need to press
to set the player to NAVIGATE OFF mode.
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PLAYER FUNCTIONS
DVD Program List
Select “Program” from the Program Mode
menu during DVD playback.
Use the Navigation Keypad to select
•
a eld. The left column designates the
program order number.
Use the Numeric Keypad to enter
•
track numbers in the left “Tt” columns (or press to delete).
Use the numeric keypad to enter chapter numbers in the right “Chp”
•
columns (or press to delete).
To start over, use the Navigation Keypad to select “Clear All”. All Track/Chap-
•
ter selections will be cleared.
To play your programmed selections, use the Navigation Keypad to select
•
“Play” or press to cancel.
CD Program Mode
Select “Program” from the Program Mode
menu during CD playback.
Use the Navigation Keypad to select a
•
eld. The left column (Trk) designates
the program order number.
Use the Numeric Keypad to enter
•
track numbers in the right “No” columns (or press to delete).
To start over, use the Navigation Keypad to select “Clear All”. All Track selec-
•
tions will be cleared.
To play your programmed selections, use the Navigation Keypad to select
•
“Play” or press to cancel.
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SETUP
Enter Setup mode to adjust the various internal settings of the player. Make sure the
player has been completely stopped before
entering Setup mode.
Press to enter Setup mode.
1.
Use the Navigation Keypad to select a
2.
desired item.
Press to conrm a selection.
3.
Press to exit Setup mode (or select EXIT and press ).
4.
Language Settings
Use the Navigation Keypad to highlight the desired language selection and press
to conrm.
Item Description Default Setting
OSD Language
Menu
Audio
Subtitle
ScreenSaver
DefaultReset Resets all options to their factory-default state.
Sets the language of the player’s onscreen display.
Sets the default menu language of
loaded DVDs.
Sets the default language audio track of
loaded DVDs.
Sets the default subtitle track of loaded
DVDs.
The screensaver prevents burn-in dam-
age to television displays.
English
English
English
English
On
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SETUP
Display Settings
Use the Navigation Keypad to highlight the desired display selection and press
to conrm.
Item Description Default Setting
Sets the aspect ratio of the display.
16:9 is used with widescreen televi-
•
sion displays.
4:3 L-Box (Letterbox) is used with
•
standard television displays. Widescreen content will be displayed with
Aspect Ratio
TV Type
Video Out
black bars at the top and bottom of
the screen.
4:3 PS (Pan & Scan) is used with
•
standard television displays. Widescreen content will be magnied
slightly to ll the screen. The edges of
the picture will be cut off.
Sets the player’s Video Out signal type.
Set this to correspond with the Video
System type of your TV.
NTSC is the standard used in North
•
America.
Sets your player’s video output mode.
Set this to correspond with the type of
connection used with your TV.
•
S-Video+CVBS: S-Video or Composite Video (480i)
P-Scan: Progressive Scan (480p)
•
YUV: Component Video (480i/480p)
•
4:3 L-Box
NTSC
S-Video+CVBS
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Audio Settings
Use the Navigation Keypad to highlight the desired audio selection and press
to conrm.
Item Description Default Setting
Sets the digital audio output signal type
(PCM, RAW, OFF). Digital audio output
SPDIF Digital
Channel Output
* If no speakers were included with the DVD player, the default setting will be
“Stereo”. If 5.1-channel speakers were included with the DVD player, the default
setting will be “5.1 Channel”.
Parental Settings
Use the Navigation Keypad to highlight the desired parental selection and press
to conrm.
requires a connection to a digital decoding receiver (see your receiver’s manual
for more information).
Sets the audio channel mix mode (LT/
RT, Stereo, 5.1 Channel).
RAW
Stereo or
5.1 Channel*
You must input the four-digit password to change the Parental
Settings. The initial password is 8888.
The Parental Settings password cannot be reset. Please keep
the password in a safe place for future reference.
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SETUP
Item Description Default Setting
Sets the maturity rating level of the player.
The player will not play any discs rated
higher than this setting.
There are eight rating levels.
Level 1 (Kid Safe) will restrict play-
•
back to discs suitable for people of all
ages.
Level 8 (Adult) will allow playback of
•
all discs, including those suitable for
adults only.
A setting of OFF will disable the Rating
•
Rating Level
Change
Level lock.
To change the rating level:
Select “Rating Level” from the menu
1.
and press .
Use the Navigation Keypad to select
2.
the desired Rating Level.
Press . You will be prompted to
3.
enter the Parental Settings password. Enter the correct password
and then press to nish chang-
ing the Rating Level.
Change the Parental Settings password.
Enter the old password, the new password, and then the
new password again to verify and change the Parental Settings password. Restoring the player’s default settings will
not reset the password. DO NOT FORGET THE PASSWORD; this password cannot be reset.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have a problem with this player, please read the troubleshooting guide
below and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and rmware updates. If these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support.
COBY Electronics Technical Support
56-65 Rust Street
Maspeth, NY 11378
Email: techsupport@cobyusa.com
Web: www.cobyusa.com
Phone: 800-727-3592 (8:00 AM–11:00 PM EST, seven days a week)
800-681-2629 (8:00 AM–5:30 PM EST, Monday to Friday)
718-416-3197 (8:00 AM–5:30 PM EST, Monday to Friday)
There is no power to the device.
Ensure that the Power Switch on the main unit is set to the ON position.
•
Ensure that the AC power cord is securely connected the proper wall outlet.
•
The device will not play the disc.
Ensure that a compatible disc is loaded in the player label-side up.
•
Ensure that the disc’s rating level does not exceed the player’s parental
•
rating level.
Ensure that the disc’s region code matches the region code of the player.
•
Ensure that the disc is not damaged or too dirty. Clean the disc or try an-
•
other disc.
Moisture may have condensed inside the player. Remove the disc and leave
•
the player on for 1-2 hours, and then try again.
There is no picture.
Ensure that the TV set has been powered on.
•
Ensure that the TV has been set to the AV mode that corresponds with the
•
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DVD player.
Ensure that the connections between the player and the TV are secure and
•
correct.
Ensure that the connection cables are not damaged.
•
Restore the player to it’s factory-default settings. Using the remote control:
•
Turn on the player and press to open the disc tray.
1.
Press once.
2.
Press six times.
3.
Press twice.
4.
The picture is noisy or distorted.
The disc may be damaged or dirty. Clean the disc or try another one.
•
Reset the color system of the TV.
•
Ensure that the player is connected directly to the TV (and not through a
•
VCR, cable box, satellite receiver, etc.)
The picture is not full-screen.
Change the aspect ratio setting of your player from the Setup menu.
•
Select a different aspect ratio option from the DVD disc menu.
•
There is no sound or distorted sound.
Ensure that the TV and [optional] amplier have been turned on and prop-
•
erly set up.
Ensure that the TV and [optional] amplier connections are secure and
•
correct.
Try a different Audio track of the DVD by pressing AUDIO.
•
Ensure that the MUTE function of the TV, Amplier, or DVD Player is not
•
engaged.
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The SKIP and SEARCH functions are not working.
Some DVDs are programmed to disable SKIP and SEARCH during certain
•
sections (e.g., the Warning section at the beginning of DVD discs).
SKIP and SEARCH cannot be performed when playing single-chapter
•
discs.
The remote control doesn’t work.
Ensure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the player.
•
Point the remote at the remote sensor on the main unit.
•
Ensure that the batteries in the remote retain a charge and have been in-
•
stalled correctly.
Try replacing the batteries of the remote control.
•
The player has malfunctioned.
Unplug the player. After 30 minutes, plug in and power on the player—the
•
restore function should reset the player.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Display Type Front Panel, On-Screen
Disc/Media Support DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-DA, CD-R/RW,
JPEG (Picture CD)
Video Formats MPEG-2
Audio Formats MPEG-1 (Layer 1 & Layer 2)
Video Output Component Video (Progressive Scan)
S-Video
Composite Video
Audio Output Optical Digital Audio
Coaxial Digital Audio
RCA 5.1-Channel Audio
RCA 2-Channel Audio
Digital Audio Decoders Dolby Digital
Signal Output Color System: PAL/NTSC
Audio System: Dolby Digital Downmix Stereo
Dolby Digital Digital Output
Audio DAC 24bit/96KHz
Video Output: 1Vpp (at 75Ω)
Audio Output: 2Vrms (1KHz, 0dB) (Stereo)
Power AC 100-240V ~50/60Hz
20W (max)
Design, specications and manual are subject to change without notice. 536SS
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NOTES
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Maspeth, NY 11378
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