Curtis DVD1072 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DVD1072

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IMPORTANT READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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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,

back) of the unit. Refer servicing only to qualified service personnel.

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.

do not remove the cover (or

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. However, safety is your responsibility, too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operation and using your video product.

8. Do not place naked flame sources, such as candles, on the appliance.

9. Do not locate the appliance or cord near heat sources such as radiators, heaters, air ducts or direct sunlight.

10. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Ensure that vents are not covered by newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not install in a tight-fitting cabinet.

11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any grille openings.

12. Do not run the cord under carpeting. Instead, arrange the cord away from traffic areas where it will not become a trip hazard.

13. To disconnect the appliance, turn the appliance off, switch off the power outlet and remove the plug from the power outlet.

14. Do not misuse the cord. Never carry the appliance by the cord or pull to disconnect it from the outlet. Instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

15. Do not operate the appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug; after the appliance malfunctions; or has been dropped or damaged in any way. Consult Singer for examination.

16. Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein, may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Caution Do not open do not attempt to repair, disassemble or modify this appliance. Dangerous high voltages exist inside this appliance. This appliance is only to be serviced by Singer Service Technician. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not look at laser pick-up directly. Do not touch the lens.

Installation

Read all instructions carefully, even if you are familiar with the appliance.

1. This appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision.

2. Children should be prevented from playing with the appliance.

3. This appliance should be placed on a dry, level surface before it is operated.

4. INDOOR USE ONLY this appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

5. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.

6. Do not place items filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance. Do not expose the appliance to dripping or splashing liquids.

7. This appliance is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas or similar moist locations. Never locate this appliance in the immediate surroundings of, or where it may fall into, a bath, basin, washtub, shower or swimming pool.

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 Singer service Technicion, 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, CD, MP3, Picture CD compatible CD-R, CD-RW capable

TV format:

4:3 / 16:9 screen format select

Video output:

Composite Video output S-Video output YPbPr output

Audio output:

Down-mix stereo output

DVD features:

Multi Subtitle select Multi Language select Multi Angle select

Other features:

On screen control menu Digital zooming Slow motion forward Child lock Auto screen saver

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WARNING IMPORTANT NOTICE FEATURES ESSENTIAL SETUP

INTRODUCTION

About DVD ................................................................... 3

About the player ........................................................... 4

Remote control .............................................................

SYSTEM CONNECTION ............................................... 6

GETTING STARTED

Play a disc

Screen saver

FUNCTION BUTTONS

[ Power] , [ Open / Close ] , [ Play / Pause / Stop ] [ Skip ] , [ Slow ] , [ Select an item ] , [ [ Title/ Menu , Clear ] ] ] 10-11 [ NumberkeyPad ] , [ Angle ] , [ Subtitle ] , [ Audio 12-13 [ V-Mode ] , [ Reset ] , [ Search a desired section ] [ Repeat ] , [ A-B ] , [ Zoom ] , [ Mute ] , [ Shufflle ] , [ PBC ] , [ Channel ]16-18 [ Program ] , [ Return ] , [ Mark ]

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ON SCREEN DISPLAY

OSD DVD mode

OSD CD mode .............................................................. 21

OSD Mp3 mode ............................................................ 22

SETUP MENU

LANGUAGE MENU OSD Menu / Subtitle / Audio / DVD Menu VIDEO MENU TV Shape

AUDIO MENU ............................................................... 24

Digital output

RATING MENU ............................................................. 24

Password / Rating

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TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................ 25-26

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... 27

ESSENTIAL SETUP

Video outputs

The player is equipped with the following video output ports:

Composite Video and S-Video always

active, does not need setting.

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Language Video Audio Rating

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INTRODUCTION

THE REMOTE CONTROL

Loading batteries to the remote control

Remove the battery compartment cover.

Load two AAA (UM-4 or R03) 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.

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UM-4

Within approximately 6 meter (20 feet)

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

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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Digital

650MB=74min

12cm / 8cm

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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 instructions of the Disc's on screen menu.

REMARK

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

Region code

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

INTRODUCTION

Back panel

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L/R

FWD

REV

STOP

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OPEN/CLOSE

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POWER

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Right channel output jack

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Left channel output jack

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Y/Pb/Pr output jack

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Digital signal COAXIAL output jack

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S-Video output jack

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VIDEO output jack

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INTRODUCTION

Remote control

Some features of the player can only be performed by the remote control. Some features described in this owner's manual are related to the Disc's encoding. Some features may not be available, if the disc encoding does not support the feature.

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Some features contained in this DVD player are related to theDVD 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 instructions of the Disc's on screen menu.

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REMARK

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Notes

The remote control transmits a directiona infrared beam. Be sure to aiml the remote control directly at the infrared sensor during operation. When the sensor is covered or there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor, the sensor cannot receive signals. The sensor may not be able to receive signals properly when it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light (such as a f luorescent or strobe light). In this case, change the direction of the light or reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.

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SYSTEM CONNECTION

Preparations

Accessories

1. Remote controller 2. Audio/Video cable 3. User's manual

(check whether be fully equipped after open the box)

Battery installation of remote controller

Place two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Be sure the polarities are correct. There should be no large obstacles between the remote controller and the main unit.

System connection(Optional according to your back panel)

1. When making connection between this unit and other components, be sure all connection with power-off.

2. Audio/Video cables are connected according to the different colour identification and they should be fitted firmly. Yellow to video terminal White to audio terminal L, Red to audio terminal R,

3. Scheme of connection

2CHANNEL CONNECTION

Y/Pb/Pr OUTPUT

TO TV VIDEO OUTPUT

TO S-VIDEO OUTPUT

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DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT

GETTING STARTED

Unpack the unit.

Read through thisowner's manual before installation and use.

Load batteries into the remote control unit.

Connect the system,make sure the connections are secured.

Connect the power plug to the AC power outlet.

REMARK

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 instructions of the Disc's on screen menu.

Play a disc

Switch on the player

Push the main power button to turn on the

DVD unit. Power on the TV set and the

amplifier if connected.

Load a disc

EJECT

Automatic Play

The unit will take a few seconds to download the disc initial data, display the disc type logo in the left

upper corner of the TV screen, and then start playing automatically .

If a DVD Disc Menu appears on screen

Press EJECT button on the remote control (or front panel) to open the disc tray. Load a disc and press EJECT to close the disc tray (Note, place the disc's label side up, blank side down)

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Press PLAY button on the remote (or on the unit) to start playing.

Press CURSOR buttons to select the

or

desired feature in the menu,

And then press the ENTER button to confirm a selection.

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NOTE

Normally, when a MP3 disc is loaded, the unit will take longer time to download the initial data. DVD disc that does not match the region code cannot be executed by this player.

Return to the disc main menu, press MENU button on the remote.

Prevent loading the disc upside down.

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GETTING ST ARTED

Screen saver

The player is equipped with an automatic screen saver, for the purpose of protecting the TV screen.

The TV screen will be black and a screen Saver will appear on screen if :

No disc is loaded for 180 seconds

In STOP mode and no button has been Pressed for 180 seconds. (except in the player or disc menu)

When any button is pressed, the player will resume to normal active mode.

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

Power ON / OFF

POWER ON /OFF

Open /Close disctray

Play / Pause / Stop

EJECT

To switch the player Between power on and off mode:

Press POWER button on front panel

(Always switch off the player after use)

To open and close The disc tray:

Press EJECT button on the remote

Press PLAY button

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To play the Disc

Then Press PAUSE button

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to pause.

Press to resume normal playback.

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Press STOP button

to stop in two modes:

a) Press Once

b) Press Twice

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STOP memorizes the interrupt position. ( May resume with Play button )

To stop completely (Will NOT resume with Play button)

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Skip Forward / Backward

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Forward / Backward

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The unit mode

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Slow Forward

Press to skip forward (chapters)

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Press to skip backward (chapters)

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Player will not advance or reverse during

"WARNING" section of any disc.

Press to Search forward

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Repeat pressing the button to change search speed

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Press to search backward

Repeat pressing the Button to change search speed

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Press PLA Y button to resume normal playback

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Player will not advance or reverse during

"WARNING" section of any Disc.

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The unit muted in SLOW mode

Press to play slow forward

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Repeat pressing the Button to change slow forward speed

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Press PLA Y button

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to resume normal playback

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Select an item in menu

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Disc TItle /Menu

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Disc MENU

Disc menu is a DVD disc feature, allowing users to select functions on screen.

FUNCTION BUTTONS

In the disc menu or setup menu

press cursor button

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to move between function items.

Press

2

to confirm a selection.

3

Press

to cancel an entry.

Press

4

to return to the previous menu.

Press MENU button

1

return to the DVD disc Menu.

Press TITLE Button

2

return to the DVD disc Title.

Disc TITLE

Disc title is the beginning track of a DVD disc. Some DVD discs refuse the "TITLE” function.

Clear

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Setting program or searching need to input number. press

CLEAR

CLEAR button to clear the number when the input

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number is wrong.

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

Numeric Key Pad / Direct Program access

Direct Program access

Input the desired Chapter or Track number using the

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Numeric key pad. Press ENTER button to confirm your

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NOTE

Program functionality depends on different DVD disc's format, some DVD discs do not allow direct access function.

Multi-Angle

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A DVD disc may contain up to 9 selectable viewing angles.

direct access Chapter or key selection.

Chapter - when Playing a DVD disc, or

Track - when playing a CD or Mp3 disc

If a DVD disc contains Multi-Angle feature, viewing angles may be selected:

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During in playback, repeat pressing ANGLE button

to select the desired viewing angle Status will be displayed on screen..

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Total angles

Current angle

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Multi-Subtitle

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NOTE

A DVD disc may contain up to 32 subtitle selections.

Multi-Audio Soundtrack

FUNCTION BUTTONS

If a DVD disc contains the Multi-Subtitle feature, subtitle may be selected:

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During in playback, repeat pressing SUBTITLE button

to select the desired subtitle. Status will be displayed on screen.

Total subtitle

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1 / 2 Eng

Current subtitle

If a DVD disc contains Multi-Audio Soundtrack feature, Audio Language can be selected:

During in playback, repeat pressing LANGUAGE

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button

LANGUAGE

to select the desired audio language. Playback status will be displayed on screen.

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NOTE

A DVD disc may contain up to 8 audio language selections.

Total Language

1 / 3 Eng 6 Ch

Current Language

In most cases, an Audio Soundtrack selection will be displayed on a DVD disc start up menu.

Press CURSOR Button to select and ENTER button to confirm.

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

V-Mode

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Reset

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First,You should press[STOP] Key

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Press[V-MODE]key Video mode switch again.

V-MODE

In the condition of NORMAL mode.press [V-MODE]

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key may select S-video,YUV,RGB,YPbPr,VGA output.

To use this function, your TV Set must have

progressive scan features.

STOP

1

First,You should press[STOP] Key

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press”RESET”button on the remote,this option

will resume the original Settings of this machine.

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RESET

STOP

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

SEARCH a desired section

This functi on doe s NOT app ly to

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Press the button to play at a desired Title, Chapter or Time.

DVD disc

Press the button select SEARCH Mode.

SEARCH

M P 3

Press DOWN button highlight desired item.

TITLE --CHAPTER --TIME --:--:--

Press ENTER button.

CD disc

Press the button to T rack Search mode.

Press the button again to Disc Search mode.

TIME --:--:--

TRACK ---

Press ENTER button.

Input title number Input chapter number Input time hh:mm:ss

(Hour : Minute : Second)

ENTER

SEARCH

Input time hh:mm:ss (Hour : Minute : Second) Input track number XXX (Track Number)

ENTER

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Search

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Time Title/Chapter

Search Time Track

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NOTE

SEARCH functionality depends on different DVD disc's format. Some DVD discs do not allow SEARCH function.

SEARCH does NOT function during Program playback.

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Repeat

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Press REPEAT button multiple times

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to reach desired repeat mode (see below).

REPEAT

DVD disc

Repeat Chapter Repeat Title Repeat Off

Repeat the Chapter Repeat the Title Repeat function off

CD disc

Repeat Single Repeat All Repeat Off

MP3 disc

Repeat Single Repeat All Repeat Off

Repeat the existing track Repeat all tracks Repeat function off

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Rep eat Cha pter

NOTE

Repeat functionality depends on different disc's production format, some DVD discs do not allow repeat function.

Repeat the section A-B

To repeat playback of a desired section:

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1) Press the at the beginning of the desired section, "A".

2) Press the at the end of the desired section, "B".

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The player will repeat playback of the section from A to B.

Press the A-B button again to cancel the function and return to normal play .

A-B repeat depends on different disc's production format, some DVD discs do not allow repeat function. A-B function does not apply to MP3 disc. The period between A and B should be at least 3 seconds.

A-B

A-B button

A-B

A-B button again

Rep A - B

A-B

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

ZOOM

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Enlarged scale

NOTE

The picture quality is degraded as the picture is increased.

Mute

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Press MUTE button To mute ( turn off ) the audio output.

Press the button To resume normal audio

In DVD mode

Press the ZOOM Button

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to enlarge viewable picture.

Press the button repeatedly to change the zoom scale:

Q1

Q2

Press the CURSOR buttons

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to adjust the zooming position.

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MUTE

again

ZOOM

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Q4

Q2

output.

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Shuffle

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Under DVD Player in Automatic working status with Shuffle function on, it can play the following chapter automatically after finishing the current one. Pressing next button is also available In SHUFFLE off status, the automatic play function will not available.

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PBC Play

Channel

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Shuffle on

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For VCD2.0 disc playing in the condition of PBC ON, Song

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selection can only be done, when the playing returned to main menu in the condition of PBC OFF, press relevant number Key to get favorite song during playing

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When play SVCD, VCD CD disc, press CHANNEL

Key to select left vocal, Right vocal , Stereo vocal

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CHANNEL

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Program setting

Program to play a DVD, CD and MP3 disc in a desired sequence automatically .

DVD program menu

Program Input

1 __ __ 2 __ __ 3 __ __ Play Program

4 __ __ 5 __ __ 6 __ __

Title/Chapter

7 __ __ 8 __ __ 9 __ __

Clear All

Load a DVD disc.

Press the PROG button,

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the DVD program menu will appear .

Use numeric key pad

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to input the Title number and the Chapter number,

10 __ __ 11 __ __ 12 __ __

Repeat step until programming is completed.

Highlight "Play Program", to start the program.

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Highlight "Clear All", to clear all input. Press ENTER button to confirm.

Press PROG button to exit the program menu.

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Press PROG button to cancel the program.

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

PROG

2

ENTER

PROG

CD program menu

Program Input

1 ___

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2 ___

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Play Program

MP3 program menu

Program Input

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Play Program

NOTE

Some DVD discs do not allow programming.

Single track disc cannot be programmed.

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Clear All

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Clear All

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Load a CD disc.

Press the PROG button,

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the CD program menu will appear .

Use numeric key pad

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to input the Track number Repeat step until programming is completed.

Highlight "Play Program", to start the program.

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Highlight "Clear All", to clear all input. Press ENTER button to confirm.

Press PROG button to exit the program menu.

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Press PROG button to cancel the program.

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Load a MP3 disc.

Press the PROG button,

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the MP3 program menu will appear .

Use numeric key pad

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to input the Track number Repeat step until programming is completed.

Highlight "Play Program", to start the program.

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Highlight "Clear All", to clear all input. Press ENTER button to confirm.

Press PROG button to exit the program menu.

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Press PROG button to cancel the program.

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PROG

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ENTER

PROG

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ENTER

PROG

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Return

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Mark

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In PBC mode, when pressing “RETURN” Key to

return to the menu, thus canceling the PBC mode , the “RETURN” key will be invalid

RETURN

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STORING MARKS MEMORY

1. Press the “MARK” button on remote control during the disc is played and the menu of mark setting with three bookmarks will appear on the screen.

2. Use the direction buttons ( or ) on the remote control to

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select mark numbers (Bookmarks 1, 2 & 3), and press ENTER button to enter the playing times where you would like to view again afterwards. A maximum of three marks can be stored.

3. Press “Clear” button to clear a particular mark. Press “MARK” button to clear the display.

PLAYBACK FROM A MARKED POSITION

1. Press the “MARK” button on the remote control to display the menu of mark setting on the screen.

2. Use the direction buttons ( or ) on the remote control to select your desired mark, and press “ENTER” button to start to playback from that point.

3. Marked positions can be recalled anytime by pressing “MARK” button on the remote control.

Note:

All the marks are cleared when the power is off or the disc is removed.

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ON SCREEN DISPLA Y

Press DISPLAY 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 DISPLAY button to turn it off.

DISPLAY

OSD - DVD mode

DVD Title 1/6 Audio Subtitle Bitrate

6.910 Mbpss

Disc type

Disc Title

current title / total disc titles

Disc Subtitle

current subtitle / total disc subtitles

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Audio Sound Track

current audio / total tracks

OSD - CD mode

0012::33 01:36:25

Chapter 3 /21

AC-3

1/3

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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.

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Angle

6 Ch

Audio format

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AC-3

LPCM

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Multi-angle

Current angle / Total angles

Chapter

current chapter / total chapters

DTS LPCM

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Playback time / Chapter remain time

Disc type

Disc TRACK

current TRACK / total voies

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CD TRACK

2/3

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Playback time / Disc remain time

MP3 mode

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Selection highlight

(Press

ENTER

Current folder

Mp3 2/133

[Root]

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File:

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Playing track file information

(Information provided by the disc)

button to play this track)

ENTER

Disc T rack

current track / total tracks

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Playing track highlight

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

Playback time

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Auto playback

The player will load the MP3 disc and auto start to playback from track one till the last track of the root directory.

Select a track

Press ARROW button to highlight the desired track, and switch between folder and pages. Press ENTER button to play the selected track.

ENTER

Playing track file information

You may add the information of the MP3 file while you create the disc, e.g. artist, song name and date etc., Those information of the playing track will be display at the lower part of the screen.

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SETUP

Various features of the player can be adjusted in

the SETUP menu:

Press SETUP button

SETUP menu appears.

Language Video Audio Rating

Video

Enter this menu to setup the video setting

Press SETUP button

Highlight "Video",

Press ENTER Video sub menu appears. ,

ENTER

Language Video Audio Rating

TV shape 4:3LB 4:3PS Video output S-video

4:3LB

16:9

Highlight the desired icon Press ENTER button to activate the setting sub menu.

ENTER

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 ENTER , Language sub menu appears.

ENTER

Language Video Audio Rating

OSD Menu Subtitle Audio DVD Menu

English Off English English

English

Highlight the desired item and press ENTER button,

Highlight the desired item,

Press ENTER button to confirm.

ENTER

Press SETUP button to save the setting and quit.

Default setting

OSD Menu Subtitle Audio DVD Menu

: English : Off : English : English

Highlight the desired item and press ENTER button,

Highlight the desired item,

Press ENTER button to confirm.

ENTER

Press SETUP button to save the setting and quit.

Default setting

TV Shape

4:3 PS

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 Box

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.

4:3 Pan Scan

The signal will fill the screen with the centre of the picture. The left and right edge of picture may be cut outside range of the screen.

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SETUP MENU (Press SETUP button)

16:9 Wide Screen

When you connect to a wide screen TV , this setting will allow the original aspect ratio will be display full screen.

NOT E

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.

Audio (digital audio)

Enter this menu to setup the digital audio output format of dif

ferent signal type.

output formats are PCM or Raw .

Press SETUP Button

Highlight "Audio", Press ENTER , Audio sub menu appears.

Highlight the desired item and press ENTER button,

Highlight the desired Press ENTER Press SETUP

ENTER

Language Video Audio Rating

Digital output PAW

PCM

OFF

button to confirm.

ENTER

button to save the setting and quit.

The selectable

item,

Rating

Enter this menu to setup the rating level of the player. The player will require a password to play any disc with rating level higher than the setting.

Press SETUP

Highlight "Rating", Press ENTER

Highlight "Password" selection,

Press

Default setting

Pas sword Rat ing

Highlight "Rating", Repeatedly pressing ENTER button to change the setting:

1. Kid Safe

2. G

3. PG

4. PG_13

5. PG_R

6. R

7. NC_17

8. Adult

Highlight "Password" selection,

Press ENTER button to lock. Press SETUP butto n to save the setting and quit.

button

button, Rating sub menu appears.

ENTER

Language Video Audio Rating

Password

- - - -

Rating

8. Adult

Load Factory

Reset

ENTER

button. The rating lock release.

ENTER

: 0000 : 8. Ad ult

ENTER

input the 4 digits password,

ENTER

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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

No Picture

Picture noise / distorted

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.

Check if the TV set has power on, use TV remote to select A/V 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.

Picture not full screen

Malfunction

No sound

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. Press the remote re-select the audio setting on the remote.

control “LANGUAGE" button

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LANGUAGE

and

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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 Singer Service Technician

Some discs are programmed that do not allow users to SKIP or SEARCH at some sections, especially at the beginning WARNING section.

Single Chapter disc cannot apply SKIP function.

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 AUSE / STEP / SLOW and SEARCH.

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 file, try other files.

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

Power input

DVD CD-DA CD-MP3 Kodak Picture CD CD-R / CD-RW

MPEG 2

MPEG 1, LAYER 1, LA YER 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 outpu X 1t

YPbPr output X1

AC 90-240V 50/60Hz 25W

NTSC 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)

Dimensions

Body size : W430 x D280 Packing size : W510 x D 335x H90 mm Net weight : 3 Kg

x H48 mm

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Curtis DVD1072 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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