Curtis DVD50401 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

5.1 ch

output

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.

Save These Instructions This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

FEATURES

CONTENTS

DVD, CD, MP3, Picture CD compatible CD-R, CD-RW capable

Video output:

Composite Video output S-Video output YPbPr output

Audio output:

Down-mix stereo output Digital digital output DTS surround output Coaxial output Optical output

5.1 channel 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

WARNING IMPORTANT NOTICE FEATURES

INTRODUCTION

About DVD

About the player Front panel function Back panel function Remote control

SYSTEM CONNECTION

GETTING STARTED

Play a disc Video port setup Screen saver

FUNCTION BUTTONS

[ Power ] , [ Open / Close disctray ] , [ Play / Pause / Stop ] [ Skip], [Search ], [Slow ], [Select an item ], [Title/ Menu],[Numberkey pad] [ Angle] , [ Save by hand] , [ Audio],[Volume control] [ Pscan],[PROLOGIC ] [ Search a desired section],[Repeat],[A-B], [Zoom] ,[Mute],[3D],[PBC],[L/R] [ Program ] , [ Return ] , [ Mark ], [ Clear ]

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

DVD mode CD mode MP3 mode

SETUP MENU

LANGUAGE MENU OSD Menu / Subtitle / Audio / DVD Menu / Logo VIDEO MENU TV Shape /Video out AUDIO MENU

Digital output / LPCM 48k DS

RATING MENU Password / Rating

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SPECIFICATIONS

26-27

INTRODUCTION

THE REMOTE CONTROL

Loading batteries to the remote control

Remove the battery compartment cover.

Load two AAA (UM-4 ) 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.

Within approximately 6 meter (20 feet)

)

.5V

UM-4 (A

RO3.1

BE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

Do not dispose batteries as normal rubbish. Be environmentally friendly,

dispose batteries following the Government's regulation.

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.

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

Europe (incl. Poland, Romania, The Czech

republic), Japan, Middle East (incl. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa)

East Asia (incl. Hong Kong, T aiwan, South

Korea), South-East Asia

Australia, Caribbean, Central & South

America, Mexico, New Zealand

Africa, Former Soviet Union, India, North

Korea, Pakistan, Turkmenistan

China

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.

About the player

Front panel

Back panel

INTRODUCTION

POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY/

R/L

PAUSE

STOP

5.1CH OUT

Digital signal COAXIAL output jack

5.1CH FL output jack

5.1CH SL output jack

5.1CH CEN output jack

Video output

2CH L input jack

2CH R input jack

Y Pb Pr

Digital signal OPTICAL output jack

5.1CH FR output jack

5.1CH SR output jack

5.1CH SW output jack

S-Video output

VIDEO INPUT

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.

POWER

REMARK

REV.F

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.

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.

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(UM-4) in 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

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

5.1 CHANNEL CONNECTION

TO COAXIAL OUTPUT

TO FL OUTPUT

TO SL OUTPUT

TO CEN OUTPUT

TO VIDEO OUTPUT

TO Y Pr OUTPUTPb

WITH YPbPr CONNECTION

TO TV YPbPr OUTPUT

Note:

Av1[input L,R,Video ]

TO OPTICAL OUTPUT

TO FR OUTPUT

TO SR OUTPUT

TO SW OUTPUT

TO S-VIDEO OUTPUT

TO VIDEO1/VIDEO2 OUTPUT

TO 2CH L OUTPUT

TO 2CH R OUTPUT

~110V60Hz

CONNECT THE DVD TO A TV USING THE Y/Pb/Pr JACKS.

Use the COMPONENT Cable(not supplied) to connect DVD player to your TV.

To use it, you must press P-SCAN button to switch the video mode to

progressive scan or YUV.

Audio

Video

Audio cable

Component cable

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