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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10 11-12 13-14 15 16-17 18-19 20-21

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SPECIFICATIONS

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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)

)

AA

X2

.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.

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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

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Europe (incl. Poland, Romania, The Czech

2

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

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

3

Korea), South-East Asia

Australia, Caribbean, Central & South

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America, Mexico, New Zealand

Africa, Former Soviet Union, India, North

5

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

Back panel

INTRODUCTION

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POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

2

PLAY/

R/L

PAUSE

5

3

1

STOP

1

2

3

6

4

5

8

7

9

1

5.1CH OUT

2

Digital signal COAXIAL output jack

3

5.1CH FL output jack

4

5.1CH SL output jack

5

5.1CH CEN output jack

6

Video output

7

2CH L input jack

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11

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9

10

11

12

13

14

13

12

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

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VIDEO INPUT

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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.

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.

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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(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

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TO S-VIDEO OUTPUT

TO VIDEO1/VIDEO2 OUTPUT

TO 2CH L OUTPUT

TO 2CH R OUTPUT

~110V60Hz

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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.

Y

Audio

Video

Pr

IN

Pb

Audio cable

Component cable

CONNECTIONS

TV SET CONNECTIONS

CONNECT DVD PLAYER TO TV SET BY AV CABLE

Connect the Composite video cable (supplied) to connect your unit and your TV.

Audio

Video

IN

Video cable

Audio cable

CONNECT DVD PLAYER TO TV SET BY S-VIDEO SOCKET

Connect the S-VIDEO cable(not supplied) to connect DVD player and your TV.

S-Video cable

Audio

S-Video

Video

IN

Audio cable

GETTING STARTED

Unpack the unit.

Read through this owner'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

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

PLAY

Set up the system

Select the corresponding setting of the TV set (A V1, A V2, SVideo etc.) and the amplifier , until the DVD Logo appears on screen

EJECT

Press EJECT button on the remote control (or front panel open/close) 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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2

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

Video port setup

The DVD player is equipped with the following video ports:

Composite Video (V) (Always active) S-Video (Default option)

The DVD player has been pre-set at the factory to

Composite Video (V) and S-Video outputs, as default settings.

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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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

2

1

To switch the player Between power on and off mode:

Press POWER button on front panel or POWER button on the remote

(Always switch off the player after use)

To open and close The disc tray:

Press EJECT button on the remote

Press PLAY button

1

To play the Disc

Then Press PAUSE button

2

to pause.

Press to resume normal playback.

3

Press STOP button

to stop in two modes:

a) Press Once

b) Press Twice

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

To stop completely (Will NOT resume with Play button)

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

Skip Forward / Backward

2

1

Search Forward / Backward

2

3

1

Slow Forward

1

Press to skip forward (chapters)

1

2

Press to skip backward (chapters)

Player will not advance or reverse during

"WARNING" section of any disc.

Press to Search forward

1

Repeat pressing the button to change search speed

2 4 8 20

2

Press to search backward

Repeat pressing the Button to change search speed

3

Press PLA Y button

Press to play slow forward

1

Repeat pressing the Button to change slow forward speed

2 4 8 20

to resume normal playback

Player will not advance or reverse during

"WARNING" section of any Disc.

1

/

2

1

4

/

6

1

/

7

2

The unit muted in SLOW mode

Press PLA Y button

2

to resume normal playback

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

Select an item in menu

4

3

1 2

Disc TItle /Menu

1

2

In the disc menu or setup menu

press cursor button

1

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 MENU

Disc menu is a DVD disc feature, allowing

users to select functions on screen.

Numeric Key Pad / Direct Program access

NOTE

1

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

Disc TITLE

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

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 direct access Chapter or key selection.

Chapter - when Playing a DVD disc, or

Track - when playing a CD or Mp3 disc

Numeric input - Function / Menu

Press the numeric Key pad to input data for disc or setup menu.

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

Multi-Angle

1

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

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

1

During in playback, repeat pressing ANGLE button

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

..... ....

1/3

Current angle

Total angles

..... ....

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

... ......

Multi-Audio Soundtrack

1

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

During in playback, repeat pressing AUDIO

1

button

AUDIO

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

Total subtitle

NOTE

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

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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PSCAN

2

FUNCTION BUTTONS

1

First,You should press[STOP] Key

2

Press [PSCAN]key

you can select Progressive scan mode out,

Repeat step , too can select normal

mode out.

1

PSCAN

2

1

STOP

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SEARCH a desired section

FUNCTION BUTTONS

This functi on doe s NOT app ly to

1

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

DVD disc

Press the button select SEARCH Mode.

SEARCH

Press LEFT/RIGHT 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.

NOTE

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

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

M P3

...... ...

Search

...... ...

Time Title/Chapter

Search Time Track

--:--:--

---/---

--:--:--

---

SEARCH does NOT function during Program playback.

1

...... ...

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

Repeat the section A-B

To repeat playback of a desired section:

1

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

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

.... .... .

NOTE

.... .... .

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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.... .... .

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1

FUNCTION BUTTONS

ZOOM

21

2

2 2

Enlarged scale

NOTE

The picture quality is degraded as the picture is increased.

Mute

1

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

Press the button To resume normal audio

In DVD mode

Press the ZOOM Button

1

to enlarge viewable picture.

Press the button repeatedly to change the zoom scale:

Q Q1 3

Press the CURSOR buttons

2

to adjust the zooming position.

ZOOM

Q Q2 4

.........

Q2

.........

MUTE

again

output.

Off

.........

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

3D

21

When play svcd,vcd CD Mp3 disc

1

Press “3D”button in turn it delivers “ on ”on the screen, then the second press“3D”button , it Delivers “ off ”

3D

PBC Play

L/R

.........

on

.........

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

1

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

1

When play SVCD,VCD or CD disc, press L/R

Key to select left vocal, Right vocal ,Mix vocal or Stereo vocal

.........

L/R

1

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Program setting

Program to play a DVD, CD and MP3 disc in a desired sequence automatically,In "STOP"mode ,.

DVD program menu

Program Input

1 __ __ 2 __ __ 3 __ __ Play Program

4 __ __ 5 __ __ 6 __ __

Title/Chapter

7 __ __ 8 __ __ 9 __ __

Clear All

10 __ __ 11 __ __ 12 __ __

Load a DVD disc.

Press the PROG button,

1

the DVD program menu will appear.

Use numeric key pad

2

to input the Title number and the Chapter number, Repeat step until programming is completed.

Highlight "Play Program", to start the program.

3

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

Press PROG button to exit the program menu.

4

Press PROG button to cancel the program.

5

2

PROG

FUNCTION BUTTONS

PROG

ENTER

CD program menu

Program Input

4 ___ 5 ___ 6 ___

7 ___ 8 ___ 9 ___

Clear All

10 ___ 11 ___ 12 ___

1 ___ 2 ___ 3 ___ Play Program

MP3 program menu

Program Input

1 ___

4 ___

7 ___

2 ___

5 ___

3 ___

6 ___

Play Program

NOTE

Some DVD discs do not allow programming.

Single track disc cannot be programmed.

8 ___ 9 ___

Clear All

10 ___ 11 ___ 12 ___

Load a CD disc.

Press the PROG button,

1

the CD program menu will appear .

Use numeric key pad

2

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

Highlight "Play Program", to start the program.

3

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

Press PROG button to exit the program menu.

4

Press PROG button to cancel the program.

5

Load a MP3 disc.

Press the PROG button,

1

the MP3 program menu will appear .

Use numeric key pad

2

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

Highlight "Play Program", to start the program.

3

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

Press PROG button to exit the program menu.

4

Press PROG button to cancel the program.

5

PROG

2

ENTER

PROG

2

ENTER

PROG

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

Return

1

In PBC mode, when pressing “RETURN” Key to

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

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Mark

STORING MARKS MEMORY

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

2. Use the direction buttons ( or ) on the remote control to select mark numbers (Bookmarks 1, 2 ), and press ENTER button to enter the playing times where you would like to view again afterwards. A maximum of two marks can be stored.

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3. Press “CLEAR” button to clear a particular mark. Press “MARK”

1

button to clear the display.

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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.

Clear

RETURN

1

Setting program or searching need to input number. press

CLEAR

21

CLEAR button to clear the number when the input

number is wrong.

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Press OSD 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

Disc type

Disc Title

current title / total disc titles

... ......

DVD 0012::33 01:36:25

... ......

Title 1/ 6 Chapter 3 /21

... ......

Audio

... ......

Subtitle

... ......

Bitrate

... ......

Disc Subtitle

current subtitle / total disc subtitles

Audio Sound Track

current audio / total tracks

....

6.910

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.

1/1

Angle

AC-3

1/3

6 Ch

1/2

Playback time / Chapter remain Time

Multi-angle

Current angle / Total angles

Chapter

Audio format

current chapter / total chapters

DTS

LPCM

... ......

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ON SCREEN DISPLAY

MP3 mode

.... .....

Selection highlight

(Press ENTER

Current folder

Mp3 2/133

[Root]

001

1

002

2

003

3

004

4

005

5

File:

002

Playing track file information

(Information provided by the disc)

button to play this track)

ENTER

Disc T rack

current track / total tracks

6

006

7

007

8

008

9

009 010

10

Playing track highlight

Playback time

00:02:43

.... .....

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 More aud Rating

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 More aud Rating

OSD Menu Subtitle Audio DVD Menu OSD Menu

English Off English English on

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

Video

Enter this menu to setup the video setting

Press SETUP button

Highlight "Video",

Press ENTER Video sub menu appears. ,

ENTER

Language Video Audio More aud Rating

TV shape 4:3LB 4:3PS

Video output S-video

4:3LB

16:9

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

Video out S-VIDEO

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 Scr

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

NOTE:

If the digital output is set in"RAW"mode.there wil Be no analog output for DTS bitstreaml

ENTER

button to confirm.

ENTER

button to save the setting and quit.

The selectable

item,

More Aud

Enter this menu to setup the digital audio output of different

signal type.

In "STOP" mode,press SETUP button.

Highlight"More Aud"

Press ENTER ,More Audio sub menu appears.

ENTER

SETUP

Highlight the desired item and press"ENTER"button.

Hightlight the disired item.

Press ENTER button to confirm

Press SETUP button to save the setting and quit.

ENTER

SETUP

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

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

1. Kid Safe

2. G

3. PG

4. PG_13

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 More Aud Rating

Password

- - - -

Rating

8. Adult

Load Factory

Reset

ENTER

button. The rating lock release.

ENTER

5. PG_R

6. R

7. NC_17

8. Adult

ENTER

input the 4 digits password(0000),

ENTER

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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 qualified service personnel.

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 SKI P 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 AUDIO 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 f ile, 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

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 1, LAYER 1, LA YER 2 , LAYER 3

Audio System:

Video Output: Audio Output: 2 Vpp

CD: DVD:

> 92 dB

< 0.04%

Video (composite) output X 1 S-Video output X 1

5.1ch output X 1 Digital coaxial output X1 Digital Optical output X1 YPbPr output X 1

90-240V 50~60Hz 25W

DTS digital output Audio DAC 16bit/48KHz

1 Vpp (at 75 ohm)

4Hz 20KHz (EIA 4Hz 22KHz (48K) 4Hz 44KHz (96K)

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Curtis DVD50401 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual