Curtis DVD1071 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
DVD1071
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PROGRESSIVE SCAN
SAFETY INFORMATION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION : To reduce the
risk of fire and electric shock, do not remove the cover (or
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute 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 appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Installation Warnings
Ventilation ?Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not the blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer instructions have been followed.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding ?If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Power Lines ?An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, 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 or approaching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer.
Lightning ?For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges.
Compulsory Warnings
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent, or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard. This product has not been designed for any uses other than those specified in this booklet.
Laser Safety This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this device due to possible eye injury. Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
FEATURES
CONTENTS
DVD, SVCD,VCD,CD, MP3, Picture CD compatible CD-R, CD-RW,DVD R DVD RW capable
TV format:
PAL/ NTSC color system 4:3 / 16:9 screen format select
Video output:
Composite Video output S-Video output Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr output
Audio output:
Down-mix stereo output Coaxial output Optical output
DVD features:
Multi Subtitle select Multi Language select Multi Angle select
Other features:
On screen control menu Digital zooming Slow motion forward Parental lock Auto screen saver
WARNING IMPORTANT NOTICE FEATURES ESSENTIAL SETUP
INTRODUCTION
About DVD About the player
Front panel function Back panel function Remote control
SYSTEM CONNECTION
GETTING STARTED
Play a disc
FUNCTION BUTTONS
[ Power] , [ Open / Close disctray ] , [ Play / Stop ] [ Skip ] , [ Search ] , [ Slow ] , [ Select an item ] , [ Title/ Menu ],[Zoom] [ NumberkeyPad ] , [ Angle ] , [PAL/NTSC],[ Subtitle ] , [ Audio ] ,[Return] [ Repeat ] , [ A-B ] ,[Video], [ Mute ] , [ PBC ] ,[Goto], [L/R] [ Program ]
ON SCREEN DISPLAY
DVD mode
MP3 mode
SETUP MENU
LANGUAGE MENU OSD Menu / Subtitle / Audio / DVD Menu VIDEO MENU TV Shape / TV System AUDIO MENU
Digital output
RATING MENU Password / Rating/Default
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SPECIFICATIONS
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ESSENTIAL SETUP
Video outputs
Default setting NTSC
OSD language
Subtitle
Audio
DVD Menu
When a DVD disc of NOT correct TV system is loaded or the TV set of NOT
correct TV system with the player, a distorted video signal may come out on
the screen.
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INTRODUCTION
Loading batteries to the remote control
Remove the battery compartment cover.
Load two AAA batteries into the battery compartment.
Make sure that the batteries have been inserted in the correct polarities matching to the symbols +, - marked in the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment cover.
When replacing batteries, replace both batteries. Do not mix new and used batteries operating together, otherwise, the operation lifetime will be much shorter than normal.
Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a prolonged period of time.
The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam.Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor of the unit during operation.
If the sensor has been covered or there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor, the sensor will not respond.
The sensor may not able to receive the remote signal when it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light (fluorescent or strobe light). In this case, change the direction of the light or reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.
BE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Do not dispose of batteries as normal rubbish. Be environmentally friendly,
dispose of batteries following the Government's regulation.
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INTRODUCTION
About DVD
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a digital video medium under the MPEG II format, featuring a variety of revolutionary entertainment capabilities. The MPEG II video compression technology provides capacity for an excellent picture of minimum 500 lines resolution on screen, up to 8 language soundtracks, up to 9 views from different camera angles and up to 32 language subtitles (provided the DVD disc itself supports these features).
Disc information
Disc types
Recording Method
Capacity
Disc size
Horizontal Resolution
Sub-titles
Sound tracks
Symbol
Some features contained in this DVD player are related to the DVD disc's software.
Some features cannot be performed if the disc does not support the feature,or requires special settings.
Check the features printed on the disc's packing or follow the in structions of the Disc's on screen menu.
DVD CD
Digital / MPEG II
Single-layer / Single side
4.7GB = 2 hr Single-layer / Double sides
8.5GB = 4 hr Double-layers / Single side
9.4GB = 4.5 hr Double-layers / Double sides 17GB = 8 hr
12cm / 8cm
500 lines up
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REMARK
Digital
650MB=74min
12cm / 8cm
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Select a DVD disc
DVD Region Code
DVD discs and DVD players are manufactured under the worldwide agreed DVD Regional Code System that the player will operate only with corresponding disc of the same Regional Code.
Region code
Region
Canada, USA
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Europe (incl. Poland, Romania, The Czech
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republic), Japan, Middle East (incl. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa)
East Asia (incl. Hong Kong, T aiwan, South
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Korea), South-East Asia
Australia, Caribbean, Central & South
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America, Mexico, New Zealand
Africa, Former Soviet Union, India, North
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Korea, Pakistan, Turkmenistan
China
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Care of disc
Hold the disc with fingers. Hold the disc's outer edge and/or the center spindle hole. Do not touch the disc surface.
Do not bend or press the disc. Do NOT expose the disc to direct sunlight or heating sources.
Store discs in cabinet vertically , in dry condition. Prevent exposure to:
Direct sunlight Heat or exhaust from a heating device. Extreme humidity
Clean the disc surface with a soft, dry cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc surface gently , radically , from center Toward the outer Edge.
Do not applythinner, alcohol chemical solvent, or sprays when cleaning. Such cleaning fluids will permanently damage the disc surface.
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About the player
Front panel
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1.Stop
2.Play/pause
3.Open/close
Back panel
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2CH L output jack
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2CH R output jack
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Digital signal COAXIAL output jack
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VIDEO output jack
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2 3
4.Screen
5.Sensor
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Component output jack for progressive scan
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VIDEO
FUNCTION BUTTONS
Program setting
Program to play a DVD, CD and MP3 disc in a desired sequence automatically
DVD/VCD program menu
Program
Title 1
Title 2
Title 3
Title 4
Title 5
Title 6
Play Clear Clear All
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CD/MP3 program
NOTE
Some DVD discs do not allow programming.
Single track disc cannot be programmed.
Menu
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ON SCREEN DISPLA Y
OSD
Press button , an On Screen Display (OSD) indicator will be displayed at the upper part of the TV screen in displaying the disc information and operation status.
The OSD indicator will remain on screen until pressing the OSD button to turn it off.
OSD - DVD mode
Press OSD button once to display as follows:
... ......
... ......
... ......
Time 01:38:02
Press OSD button twice to display as follows:
... ......
... ......
... ......
Disc Title
current title / total disc titles
Press OSD button three times to display as follows:
... ......
... ......
... ......
Audio Sound Track
current audio / total tracks
Title 1/2 Chapter 4/9
Audio 1/4 6ch Eng
The four times press OSD button to display as follows:
... ......
... ......
... ......
Subtitle 4/4 Eng
The OSD indicator is a user friendly interface designed for displaying the status of the playback. When a dif ferent disc is loaded (DVD, CD or MP3), the OSD indicator bar will be different.
... ......
... ......
... ......
Playback time/Track remain time
Chapter
current chapter / total chapters
... ......
... ......
... ......
... ......
... ......
... ......
Audio format
2 Ch
LPCM
LPCM
... ......
... ......
... ......
The five times press OSD button to display as follows:
... ......
... ......
... ......
Multi-angle
Current angle / Total angles
Angle 1/1
Disc Subtitle
current subtitle / total disc subtitles
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... ......
... ......
... ......
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SETUP
Various features of the player can be adjusted in
the SETUP menu:
Press SETUP button
SETUP menu appears.
Highlight the desired icon Press RIGHT button to activate the setting sub menu.
Video
Enter this menu to setup the video setting
Press SETUP button
Highlight "Video",
Press RIGHT Video sub menu appears. ,
Highlight the desired item and press ENTER button,
Language
Enter this menu to setup the language in OSD display, DVD disc subtitle, DVD disc audio and DVD disc start menu.
Press SETUP button
Highlight "Language", Press RIGHT , Language sub menu appears.
Highlight the desired item and press ENTER button,
Highlight the desired item,
Press RIGHT button to confirm.
Press SETUP button to save the setting and quit.
Highlight the desired item,
Press RIGHT, button to confirm.
Press SETUP button to save the setting and quit.
TV screen
The aspect ratio of the picture provided by the DVD player can be varied in line with the features available on the TV in use.
4:3 Letter
Allow you to see movies in their original aspect ratio. Entire frame of the movie will be display on screen, but it will occupy a smaller portion of the screen.
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SETUP MENU
16:9 Wide Scr
When you connect to a wide screen TV , this setting will allow the original aspect ratio will be display full screen.
NOTE
(Press SETUP button)
Depending on the DVD disc format, e.g. 2.35:1, the wide screen setting may still having black margins above and below the picture.
TV System
TV System menu is to set up the broadcast system:
Auto switch to NTSC system according
AUTO
to the disc, if not, the default system is NTSC
NTSC
NTSC TV system
Audio (digital audio)
Enter this menu to setup the digital audio output format of dif output formats are PCM , All or Off
Press SETUP Button
Highlight "Audio", Press RIGHT , Audio sub menu appears.
ferent signal type.
The selectable
item,
ALL
RIGHT
Language
Digital Output
Video
Audio
Rating
Misc
Highlight the desired item and press button,
Highlight the desired Press RIGHT
button to confirm.
Press SETUP
NOTE:
If the digital output is set in"RAW"mode.there wil Be no analog output for DTS bitstreaml
button to save the setting and quit.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Should your DVD player develop a problem, please check below before requesting service:
Symptom Check and Action
No Power
Does not play
Check if the power cord has been properly connected to the power outlet.
Check if the main power has been switched on.
No disc, load a disc.
Disc has been loaded upside down. Place the disc with the label side up.
Disc's region code does not match to the player.
Disc is not correct type for player.
Disc is damaged or dirty, clean the disc or try another disc.
Moisture may be condensed inside the player. Remove the disc and leave the unit power on for one or two hours.
No Picture
Picture noise / distorted
Picture not full screen
Malfunction
No sound
Check if the TV set has power on, use TV remote to select AV signal for DVD rather than broadcast.
Check if the system connection is proper and secure.
Check if the connection cables are damaged.
Clean the disc.
The disc is dirty or damaged. Clean the disc or try another disc.
Reset the color system of the player or the TV set.
Try to direct the player to the TV set instead of via other components, such as a VCR.
Select the screen format from the player's SETUP MENU, see " SETUP MENU " of t his manual.
Select the screen format from DVD disc menu.
Should the player develop a malfunction, unplug the player for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, power on the player and the restore function should reset the player.
DTS disc used.
This player does not support DTS decode.
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CAUTION
RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Symptom Check and Action
Cannot SKIP or SEARCH
No sound or sound output not complete
No surround sound
MP3 disc no sound or noisy
CAUTION : To reduce the risk of fire and electric
shock, do not remove the cover (or back) of the unit. Refer servicing only to qualified service personnel.
Some discs are programmed that do not allow users to SKIP at some sections, especially at the beginning WARNING section.
Single Chapter disc cannot apply SKI
Check if the TV and Amplifier have been switched on, and correctly set.
Check if the TV and Amplifier system connection is secured.
Press LANGUAGE button to select other audio tracks output of disc.
Check if the MUTE function of the TV or Amplifier has been activated.
There will be no sound output during P
If digital output has been applied: Press SETUP button Highlight "AUDIO" Highlight "Digital Out" Select RAW or PCM Press SETUP button
Power on the amplifier or active type loudspeakers.
When PC program files or other data files are mixed with MP3 files in the same disc, the player may play the non-MP3 files with noise or no sound.
Check the disc, if all the files on disc are MP3 files Skip the f ile, try other files.
P function.
AUSE / STEP
/ SLOW .
Remote control does not function
Remove the obst acles between the remote control and the player .
Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the player.
Check if the batteries of the remote control have been loaded with correct polarities.
Replace the batteries of the remote control.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type of Disc
Video Format
Audio Format
Signal Output
Frequency Response
S/N radio
THD
Output Terminals
DVD/DVD R/DVD RW SVCD/VCD CD-DA
CD-MP3 Kodak Picture CD CD-R / CD-RW
MPEG 2
MPEG 1, LAYER 1, LAYER 2 , LAYER 3
Color System: Audio System:
Video Output: Audio Output (Stereo): 2 Vpp
CD: DVD:
> 92 dB
< 0.04%
Video (composite) output X1
S-Video output X1
2 ch output X1
Digital coaxial output X1
Digital optical output X1
Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr output X1
PAL/NTSC/AUTO
DIGITAL down mix stereo DIGITAL digital output Audio DAC 16bit/48KHz
1 Vpp (at 75 ohm)
4Hz 20KHz (EIA 4Hz 22KHz (48K) 4Hz 44KHz (96K)
T)
Power input
AC 120V 60Hz
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