Curtis DVD8005 User Manual
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilater a l
t riangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
a l e rt the user of the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompany i n g
the appliance.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PA RT 15 OF THE FCC
RU L E S.O P E R ATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING T WO
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
WA R N I N G : DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
M O I S T U R E ,DUE TO THE HIGH RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,D O
N OT OPEN THE CABINET D A N G E ROUS HIGH VO LTAGES ARE PRESENT
INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. O N LY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
SHOULD ATTEMPT T H I S .
C AU T I O N : DURING PLAY BAC K ,THE DISC SPINS AT HIGH SPEED,SO DO
N OT LIFT OR MOVE THE PLAY E R ,DOING SO MAY DA M AGE THE DISC.
C AU T I O N :This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. M a ke sure
the device is shut down prior to opening player lid.Visible laser radiation
when open and interlocks defeated.Use of controls or adjustments or
p e r fo rmance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation e x p o s u r e.
C O N D I T I O N S :(1)THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED. INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
T H AT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERAT I O N .
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DO NOTS TA R EI N TOB E A M .
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this ow n e r ’s manual carefully
and retain for future ref e r e n c e. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an
a u t h o ri zed service location, or contact us.Only qualified service personnel should
r e m ove the cove r.
FCC NO T I C E: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital dev i c e. Pursuant with the FCC Rules, Pa rt 1 5 .
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm f u l
i n t e r ference in a residential installation.
This equipment genera t e s,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and,if not installed and used in accordance with the i n s t ru c t i o n s, m ay
cause harmful interference to radio commu n i c a t i o n , H oweve r,this is no
g u a rantee that interference will not occurin a particular installation.If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determ i n e dby turning the equipment off and on,the user is
e n c o u raged to try to correct the interference by one of the fo l l ow i n g
m e a s u r e s :
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance, ( example-use only
shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral
devices).Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
BAT T E RY WA R N I N G: The DVD player contains a NiMH battery pack .T h e r e
is a risk of fire and bu rns if the battery pack is handled improper l y.Do not
d i s a s s e m bl e, crush, puncture, short e x t e rnal contacts, or dispose of in fire or
wa t e r.Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack .Replace only with
the battery pack designated for this product.Discard used batteri e s
according to the manu fa c t u r e r ’s instru c t i o n s.
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Safety Information
Safety Information
CAUTION:Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Please carefully study this manual and always keep it
available. There are, however, some installation and operation
precautions which you should be aware of.
1.Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated.
2.Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3.Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4.Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5.Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning.Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
6.Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7.Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8.Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
9.A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the product and cart combination to overturn.
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10.Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered.The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as
a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11.Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company.For products intended to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
12.Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with
a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other).This plug will fit into the power outlet only
one way.This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.This
plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet.This is a safety
feature, If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
13.Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.
14.Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an
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Safety Information
Safety Information
attachment plug having overload protection.This is a safety
feature.See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of
protective device.If replacement of the plug is required, be sure
the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by
the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the
original plug.
15.Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size or
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
16.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 product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
17.Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits.When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits
as contact with them might be fatal.
18.Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.
19.Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
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2 0. S e rvicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous vo l t a g e
or other hazards.R e fer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
2 1.Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wa l l
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
fo l l owing conditions:
a .When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c .If the product has been exposed to rain or wa t e r.
d .If the product does not operate normally by fo l l owing the
o p e rating instru c t i o n s.Adjust only those controls that are cove r e d
by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require ex t e n s i ve wo rk
by a qualified technician to restore the product to its norm a l
o p e ra t i o n .
e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfo rmance - this
indicates a need for serv i c e.
2 2.Replacement Pa rts - When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
by the manu facturer or have the same chara c t e ristics as the
o riginal part .U n a u t h o ri zed substitutions may result in fire, electr i c
s h o ck, or other hazards.
2 3. S a fety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perfo rm safety checks to
d e t e rmine that the product is in proper operating condition.
2 4. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manu fa c t u r e r.
2 5.Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as ra d i a t o r s, heat registers, stoves or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
2 6 . R e c h a r g e a ble battery - Charge voltage cannot be below 12V.
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Introduction
Introduction
Your new port a ble DVD player is
designed for you to enjoy all forms of
disc media.Its slim shape allows you to
easily carry it with you and enjoy
m ovies and music any w h e r e. Yo u r
player incorporates the latest digital
audio/video (AV) technologies to give
you the ultimate in listening and
viewing pleasure.
Your new player also supports CD and
M P 3 . Your player also has seve ra l
unique features, including an S-video
output (for greater picture clarity), large
a c t i ve LCD screen, multi-angle and
mu l t i - l a n g u a g e, Parental Control (to
p r event children from view i n g
i n a p p r o p riate content), and Ko d a k
Picture CD compatibility (so you can
show photos on your TV). This is a
truly multimedia machine designed for
the multimedia world to enjoy.
UNPACKING
First inventory the contents of your Portable DVD player
package:
Po rt a ble DV D P l ayer 1
Audio Cable 1 pair
S-Video Cable 1
Video & Coaxial Cable 1 pair
Ni-MH Battery Pack 1
Remote Control 1
External Power Adapter 1
Power Cord 1
Cigarette Lighter Adapter 1
Operating Manual 1
Stereo Headphone 1
If any item should be damaged or missing, please
contact your dealer without delay.
Keep the packaging materials, you may need them to
transport your player in the future.
WA R N I N G: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not
expressly approved by us or parties authori zed by us will void all
m a nu facture w a r ra n t i e s.
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Table of Contents
Quick Starting Guide
Safety Precautions .......................... 1-2
Safety Information .......................... 3-6
Introduction .......................... 7-8
Table of Contents ............................ 9
Quick Starting Guide ........................ 10-11
Connecting to a TV ........................ 12-13
Connecting to Optional Equipment .............. 14-17
Playing Back a Disc ........................ 18-21
Playing Back your KODAK Picture CD ............ 22-23
JPEG Playback ........................ 24-25
MP3 Playback ................................ 26
Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track ............ 27
Playing Repeatedly ........................ 28-29
Playing in Favorite Order.......................... 30-31
Zooming a Picture .......................... 32
Selecting Subtitles .......................... 33
Using the On-Screen Display .................... 34
Selecting the Camera Angle .................... 35
Setting the Parental Lock .................... 36-37
Rechargeable Battery Installation & Use .......... 38-39
Battery Storage ................................ 40
Customizing the Function Settings .............. 41-42
Trouble Shooting Guide ...................... 43
1. Connecting to an External Power Source
Connect the power adapter (supplied with the player) to
the side input and to a wall outlet. Do not use any other
device otherwise specified by your dealer.
2. Open the protective cover
The cover opens to a maximum 135
o
only, so please do not try to open it
any further.
3.Press the open button on the left
to open the disc cover
4. Inserting a DVD disc
Align the center of the DVD disc with
the center of the disc guide. Press
gently down on the DVD to snap the disc into place, then
close the disc cover.
5. Slide the side power switch to ‘ON’.
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Quick Starting Guide
Connecting to a TV
6. Press the PLAY button on the
player face
In general, the DVD already inserted
into the player will start reading
automatically when power is turned
on.
The DV D p l ayer will immediately
start rendering the DVD program.
When you want to stop, press the STOP button, it will
return to the power-on logo.To power off the unit, slide the
ON/OFF switch to the right.
The DVD player will automatically power off in three
minutes after entering screen saver mode. To reset the
unit, first slide power switch to ‘OFF’, and then slide it to
‘ON’.
SETTING UP YOUR PLAYER
Step 1:connect the audio cables to AUDIO OUT of the
DVD player..
Step 2:connect the yellow cable to the VIDEO on the
side of your player.
(For TVs that support S-Video Output please follow the
diagram “BETTER” bellow.)
GOOD
TV Video Input
TV Audio Input
RedWhite
Yellow
ON/OFF
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Connecting to a TV
Connecting to Optional Equipment
BETTER
R e dWhite
TV Audio Input
TV S-Video input
Connect the portable DVD player with an
optional S -Video cable, if the TV has an S Video input. Do not connect the yellow video
cable if using the S -Video cable.
• Turn off the power and unplug both units before setting up
any connections.
CONNECTING HEADPHONES
1. Connect the headphones.
Headphones with a 3.5 mm stereo plug can be
connected.
2. Adjust the volume by turning the dial.
• Avoid listening to sound at levels which may be harmful to
your ears.
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