Curtis Dvd8007b User Manual

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOTOPEN

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of
s u fficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user of the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PA RT 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE, DUE TO THE HIGH RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT OPEN THE CABINET DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES A R E
PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. ONLYQUALIFIED SERV I C E
P E R S O N N E LSHOULD ATTEMPT THIS.

CAUTION: DURING PLAYBACK, THE DISC SPINS AT HIGH SPEED, SO DO
NOT LIFT OR MOVE THE PLAYER, DOING SO MAYDAMAGE THE DISC.
C A U T I O N :This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. Make 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
performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

TWO CONDITIONS: (1)THIS DEVICE MAY N O T C A U S E
H A R M F U L INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
A C C E P T A N Y INTERFERENCE RECEIVED. INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE T H AT M AY CAUSE UNDESIRED
O P E R AT 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 owner’s manual carefully
and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an
authorized service location, or contact us.Only qualified service personnel should
remove the cover.

FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device. Pursuant with the FCC Rules, Part 1 5 .
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and,if not installed and used in accordance with the i n s t r u c t i o n s , m a y
cause harmful interference to radio communication,However,this is no
guarantee that interference will not occurin a particular installation.If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on,the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
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 orperipheral
devices).Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

B AT T E RYWA R N I N G: The DVD player contains a Li-Pbattery pack. T h e r e
is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not
disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or
w a 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 batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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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/NFPA70, 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.Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as

opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2 1.Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following 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 water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
o p e r a 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 performance - this
indicates a need for service.

2 2.Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.

2 3.Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine 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 manufacturer.

2 5. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

2 6 . Rechargeable battery - Charge voltage is DC 9V.

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Introduction

Introduction

Your new portable 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
movies and music anywhere. 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
JPEG. Your player also has several
unique features, including an S-video
output (for greater picture clarity), large
active LCD screen, multi-angle and
multi-language, Parental Control (to
prevent children from viewing
inappropriate content), and Kodak
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:

Portable DVD Player 1
Audio Cable 1 pair
S-Video Cable 1
Video & Coaxial Cable 1 pair
Li-P Battery Pack 1
Remote Control 1
External Power Adapter 1
Cigarette Lighter Adapter 1
Operating Manual 1
Stereo Earphones 1
YAdapter 1
Car Bag 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 authorized by us will void all
manufacture warranties.

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Table of Contents

Quick Starting Guide

Safety Precautions ...................................................... 1-6

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 a KODAK Picture CD/JPEG ................... 22

Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track ................... 23

Playing Repeatedly ................................................... 24-25

Playing in Favorite Order .......................................... 26-27

Zooming a Picture ......................................................... 28

Selecting Subtitles ......................................................... 29

Using the On-Screen Display ........................................ 30

Selecting the Camera Angle .......................................... 31

Setting the Parental Lock ......................................... 32-33

Rechargeable Battery Installation & Use ................. 34-35

Customizing the Function Settings .......................... 36-37

Trouble Shooting Guide ................................................ 38

Carrying Bag Installation ................................................ 39

1. Connecting to an External Power Source

Connect the power adapter (supplied with the player) to
the side input plug 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. Press and hold the ON button on the right corner
to power on the unit.

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Quick Starting Guide

Connecting to a TV

6. Press the ON button which
is combined with the PLAY
function again to start
playback.

In general, the DVD already
inserted into the player will start
reading automatically when
power is turned on.

The DVD player 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, press the OFF button and

hold on for about 2 seconds.

The DVD player will automatically power off in
three minutes after entering screen saver mode.

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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 Audio Input

White

• When connecting to a TV with PAL system, at first you
should set the video output to TV from the setup menu
(press SETUP, select TVunder Component/ Video) then
press P/N on the remote to set PAL for the default system
is NTSC.

TV Video Input

Yellow

Red

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Connecting to a TV

Connecting to Optional Equipment

BETTER

TV Audio Input

TV S-Video input

White

Red

Connect the DVD video 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, and you
should set the video output to TV.

• Turn off the power and unplug both units before setting up
any connections.

CONNECTING HEADPHONES

Your player allows two people enjoy music at the

same time with Y-adapter for headphone.

1. Connect the Y-adapter with the headphone jack of
the player and then the headphones with the jacks on

the oposite site of the adapter.

2. Adjust the volume by turning the volume control

wheel.

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• Avoid listening to sound at levels which may be harmful to
your ears.

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Connecting to Optional Equipment

Connecting to Optional Equipment

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (GOOD)
Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Enjoy the dynamic realistic sound of Dolby Pro Logic
Surround by connecting an amplifier and speaker
system (right and left front speakers, a center speaker,
and one or two rear speakers).

Connection

Example

To audio

Front

speaker

(left)

ToAUDIO

input

OUT

speaker

TV

Center

Yellow

speaker

(right)

To VIDEO

OUT

Amplifier
equipped with
Dolby Pro
Logic Surround

Front

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.

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, play in
public, and rent copyrighted material without permission.

DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings
made from these discs will be distorted.

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
Unpublished works.

c

1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights

reserved.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital

Theater Systems, Inc.

Rear

speaker

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• Adjust the volume of your receiver to a comfortable
listening level to avoid any speaker damage.

• When connecting and disconnecting the DVD video player,
turn off the amplifier to avoid any speaker damage.

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Connecting to Optional Equipment

Playing Back a Disc

Enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS (BETTER)

Dolby Digital/DTS

Dolby Digital and DTS programming can deliver surround
sound with five discrete full range channels plus a sixth
channel for a subwoofer. You can enjoy your DVD with a
Dolby Digital System. All you need is to connect your
DVD player to a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver or a Dolby
Digital Ready receiver with an external decoder.

DVD SIDE

To PCM/BITSTREAM

Orange

Front

speaker

To VIDEO OUT

Yellow

TV

(left)

Set "SPDIF Output" to "SPDIF/PCM" in "General Setup" from the
Setup Menu.

Front

speaker

(right)

CONTROLS FOR BASIC PLAYBACK

1

2
3
4
5

6

7
8
9

10
11
12

14

1. STANDBY

15

1
2
3

4
5
6
7
8

9

10
11
12

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2. MENU

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3. NUMBERS

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4. GOTO

5. PROGRAM

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6. AUDIO

19

7. CURSOR

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(UP/DOWN/

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RIGHT/LEFT)

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8. PLAY

9. SETUP

23

10. SLOW

24

11. STEP

25

12. PREVIOUS

13. NEXT

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14. PBC (Playback Control)

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1. LCD Monitor

2. Menu

3. LCD Mode

4. Setup

5. Enter

6. Direction Keys
(Up/Down/Right/Left)

7. Previous

8. Reverse

9. Forward

10. Next

11. ON / Play
(Combined function)

12. OFF / Stop
(Combined function)

15. DISPLAY

16. MUTE

17. 1-ALL

18. A-B

19. P/N (PAL/NTSC)

20. TITLE

21. ANGLE

22. SUBTITLE

23. ZOOM

24. RESUME

25. STOP

26. SHUFFLE

27. PAUSE

28. FORWARD

29. REVERSE

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Playing Back a Disc

Playing Back a Disc

HOW TO START PLAYBACK FROM THE MENU SCREEN

1. Press TITLE/MENU to
access the menu screen.

Title 1

Title 2

2. Press or
the number buttons to
select the title.

Title 3

Title 4

3. Press the ENTER or
PLAY button.

The DVD video player will
start playback from the title
selected.

Note:

PLAY

You also can input the
assigned number of the title
to select it directly.

HOW TO PAUSE PLAYBACK (STILLPLAYBACK)

Press the PAUSE once during
playback.
Press STEP repeatedly during
playback, the picture will advance
one frame each time, then press
PLAY button to resume normal
playback.

During the still playback the
sound

STEP

is muted.

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PLAY

PAUSE

HOW TO STOP PLAYBACK

Press the STOP button.

The player is stopped.

FAST FORWARD & REWIND

You can playback a disc at 2x, 4x, 8x
or 16x the normal speed for fast

PLAY

STOP
FWD
REV

forward or rewind.

2x 4x

2x 4x

8x

8x

16x

16x

Press the REV or FWD button during playback.

The playback speed becomes double the normal speed.
The playback speed changes, each time you press the
REV or FWD button.

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.

Press PLAY.

PLAY

Note:

The function is invalid on some DVD discs.

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Playing Back a Disc

Playing Back a KODAK Picture CD/JPEG

PLAYING IN SLOW-MOTION

A disc can also be played back in slow­motion.

Press the SLOW button during
playback

SLOW

TV SCREEN

1/2

1/4 normal speed1/2 normal speed

1/4

1/8 normal speed

1/8 1/16

1/16 normal speed

The playback speed becomes 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16 of
the normal speed each time you press the SLOW
button.

TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK.
Press PLAY.

PLAY

PLAY

1. Load your KODAK Picture CD or
JPEG disc.

When a KODAK Picture CD is loaded,
it will start playback automatically.

2. Select a folder or a picture/song
contained on the JPEG or other data
disc, a menu will appear on the
screen.

Press UP or DOWN to select a folder,
and press ENTER or PLAY to view
folder contents (shown in right column).

3. Select one play mode.

You can use the button 1-ALL to select one playback
mode, repeat one or all.
Press UP or DOWN to choose the picture or song the
you want to enjoy.

4. Start playback

Press ENTER or PLAY to enjoy the pictures or songs.

5. Use the STOP or MENU button to view the
contents

When JPEG CD is played, the STOP or MENU is used
to display JPEG folders and the corresponding files.

MENU

1-ALL

PLAY

STOP

• During REV, FWD and slow-motion playback, the
sound is muted.

• The function is invalid on some DVD discs.

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Creating your own Picture CDs

Using your computer save pictures as JPEG format and
burn them on a CD-R disc, then you can watch on your
TV.

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Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track

Playing Repeatedly

DVD DISCS ARE NORMALLY DIVIDED INTO TITLES
WHICH ARE SUB-DIVIDED INTO CHAPTERS.
MOREOVER, CDS ARE DIVIDED INTO TRACKS.

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

TITLE 1

DVD Video Disc

TITLE 2

L O C ATING ATITLE USING THE TITLE MENU

You can locate a specific title using the title
menu function, if a DVD video disc contains a
title menu.

1. Press the TITLE button

On the LCD or TV screen, the title menu will
a p p e a r.

2. Press the button to select the
title you want.

You can also directly locate a specific title by
pressing its assigned number with the
number buttons.

PREVIOUS

NEXT

3. Press the PLAY b u t t o n

This will cause the DVD video player to start
playback from chapter 1 of the title selected.

You also can use skip buttons to select a title or track
d e s i r e d :
Press or button repeatedly till the one displays.

PLAY

THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO
PLAYBACK A SPECIFIC TITLE, CHAPTER, TRACK,
OR SEGMENT REPEATEDLY. (TITLE REPEAT,
CHAPTER/TRACK REPEAT, A-B REPEAT)

HOW TO REPEAT A TITLE, CHAPTER, OR DISC

During normal playback, press the 1-ALL button.

The repeat mode changes, each time you press the 1­ALL button.

CHAPTER

TITLE

ALL

Repeats the same chapter.

Repeats the same title.

Repeats the whole disc

Resumes normal playback.

1-ALL

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Playing Repeatedly

Playing in Favorite Order

HOW TO REPEAT A SPECIFIC SEGMENT

1. Press the A-B button at the beginning of the
segment in which you want to repeat playback
(point A).

2. Press the A-B button again at the end of the
segment (point B)

The DVD video player will automatically return to point A
and start to repeat playback of the selected segment (A­B).

3. Press the A-B button to cancel the A-B
repeat function

The DVD video player will resume to normal playback.

A

AB

Set point A

Set point B

Resumes normal playback.

A-B

HOW TO SET TITLES, CHAPTERS, OR TRACKS IN A
FAVORITE ORDER

1. Press the PROGRAM button.

PROGRAM MENU displays on the screen.

PROGRAM:TT(01)/CH ( - - )

1 TT: CH: 6 TT: CH:
2 TT: CH: 7 TT: CH:
3 TT: CH: 8 TT: CH:
4 TT: CH: 9 TT: CH:
5 TT: CH: 10 TT: CH:

EXIT NEXT

2. Using the numbered button, select the items you
want in the order you want them programmed in.

The number of the item selected will be input into the
PROGRAM volume.

PROGRAM:TT(01)/CH ( - - )

1 TT: 01 CH: 03 6 TT: CH:
2 TT: CH: 7 TT: CH:
3 TT: CH: 8 TT: CH:
4 TT: CH: 9 TT: CH:
5 TT: CH: 10 TT: CH:

EXIT START NEXT

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Playing in Favorite Order

Zooming a Picture

3. Highlight START and press ENTER or PLAY to start
program playback.

4. To clear the programmed, move the cursor to
STOP and then press ENTER or PLAY to confirm it.

PROGRAM:TT(01)/CH ( - - )

1 TT: 01 CH: 03 6 TT: CH:
2 TT: CH: 7 TT: CH:
3 TT: CH: 8 TT: CH:
4 TT: CH: 9 TT: CH:
5 TT: CH: 10 TT: CH:

EXIT STOP NEXT

ZOOMING A PICTURE

This DVD video player allows you to
zoom into a picture as well as the
zoom point.

Press ZOOM during normal
playback or slow - motion.

The player magnifies in the center of
the picture.
If you press during zoom
playback, the zoom point shifts.

2x 3x 4x

Normal
Playback

To cancel the zoom function, press ZOOM again.

zoom

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Selecting Subtitles

Using the On-Screen Display

HOW TO DISPLAY SUBTITLES

You have the option to select a preferred subtitle
from those included on the DVD video disc.

Press the SUBTITLE button
during playback.

SUBTITLE 1

SUBTITLE 3

SUBTITLE OFF

1/03

2/03SUBTITLE 2

3/03

To TURN OFF the subtitles.

Press the SUBTITLE during
playback until the subtitles
disappears.

SUBTITLE OFF

SUB-T

THIS UNIT ALLOWS YOU TO VIEW THE
OPERATIONALSTATUS AND DISC INFORMATION ON
YOUR TV SCREEN.

CHECKING THE OPERAT I O N A LS TAT U S

With this function you can view on your TV the following:

-Current title -Track number -Total playing time

Current Title

Current Chapter

Title Elapsed

TT 01/12 CH 006/039 0:02:20

Title Remain

TT 01/12 CH 006/039 0:18:50

Chapter Elapsed

TT 01/12 CH 006/039 0:03:50

Chapter Remain

TT 01/12 CH 006/039 0:10:40

Display Off

Press the DISPLAY
during playback to turn
on the ON SCREEN
DISPLAY

Press it again to turn it off.

Playing time

Total Chapter
Total Title

DISPLAY

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Selecting the Camera Angle

Setting the Parental Lock

THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO SELECT
FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT ANGLES.

ANGLE 1 ANGLE 2

Selecting the camera angle

ANGLE

HOW TO CHANGE THE CAMERA ANGLE

If the DVD video disc was recorded with multiple angles,
you have the option to change the camera angle of the
scene you are watching.

Press the ANGLE button while playing back a scene
recorded with multiple angles.

• You may only press the ANGLE button when the angle
icon is flashing on the DVD display.

• Each time you press the ANGLE button, the angle will
change.

2/2

1/2

• The angle function will not work on DVD video discs
that does not contains recorded with multiple angles.

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YOU CAN USE THE PARENTAL LOCK FUNCTION
ONLY WITH DVD VIDEO DISCS EQUIPPED WITH THE
PARENTAL LOCK FEATURE.

SETTING THE PA R E N TA L L O C K

DVD video discs equipped with the parental lock function
are rated according to their content. The contents allowed
by a parental lock level and the way a DVD video disc can
be controlled may vary from disc to disc. For example, if the
disc allowed, you could edit out violent
scenes unsuitable for children and replace
them with more suitable scenes, or lock
out playback of the disc all together.

1. Press STOP twice during
playback

2. Press SETUP

SETUP

PLAY
STOP

The SETUP MENU appears
on the screen.

3. Select
Preference Page,
press ENTER or
PLAY.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Preference Page --

Audio Eng
Subtitle Eng
Disc Menu Eng
Parental
Password
Default

Go To Preference Page

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Setting the Parental Lock

Rechargeable Battery Installation & Use

4. Select Parental, press ENTER
or PLAY.

5. Select ratings, press PLAY

1 KID

SAFE

2 G

3 PG

4 PG 13
5 PGR

6 R

7 NC17
8 ADULT
OFF

SETUP

6. Enter your password then press PLAY.

The pre-set password is 3308

Password

OK

7. Press SETUP to exit setup,
press PLAY to start.

TO CHANGE YOUR PA S S W O R D :

1. Follow step 4 to select password change.

2. Enter old password.

3. Enter new password.

4. Re-enter to confirm your new password.

5. Press ENTER or PLAY.

6. Press SETUP to exit.

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PLAY
STOP

INSTALLING & REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK

1. Make sure the unit is powered

2

o ff and unplugged.

2. Attach the battery pack to the
outlet of the unit as the
arrowhead 1, and push it forward as arrowhead 2 to

1

align them with each other till you hear a click sound.

Removing the Battery Pack

1. Make sure the unit is powered off
and unplugged.

2. Pull the battery pack backward as
arrowhead 3 while sliding the latch as 4

3

4

(at the bottom of the unit).

USE AND MAINTENANCE

THIS UNIT IS SUPPLIED WITH HIGHLY- E F F E C T I V E
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY (LI-P). SUCH BATTERY PACK A
HIGH STORAGE CAPA C I T Y AND LOW LEVEL O F
DEGRADATION. THE LATTER MEANS THAT THE BATTERY
CAN ALSO BE RECHARGED WHEN ONLY PARTLY SPENT.

Plug the AC adapter into the

Charging indicator

battery.
Please fully charge the battery
prior to first use.

AC Adapter/charge input

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Rechargeable Battery Installation & Use

Customizing the Function Settings

The provided battery can be recharged for about 300 times. It
takes about 3-4 hours to recharge the battery until the idicator
turns green. Afully charged battery can power the unit for about
2 hours. Power consumption depends on the operations of the
player such as brightness of the screen, volume level, etc.

Recharge the battery timely when fully spent in order to
maximize its life.

Never recharge the battery which is already fully charged.

Under no circumstance should you short out the battery, store it
in a metal container, or leave it in a humid or damp environment.
Store the battery in an airtight container if possible. Recharge
e ffectiveness will degrade when environmental temperatures
drop below 10 ºC or exceed 35 ºC.

• When loading/releasing the battery pack, make sure the
unit is unpluged.

THIS UNIT ALLOWS YOU TO CUSTOMIZE THE
PERFORMANCE TO YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCE.

SETUPMENU

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- General Setup Page --

TV Display Ps

Normal/PS
Normal/LB
Wide

On
Off

Angle Mark On
OSD Lang Eng
SPDIF Output RAW
Captions Off
Screen Saver On

Go To General Setup Page

1. Press SETUP.

2. Press
to select category
(highlight), then
press ENTER or
PLAY.

3. Press SETUPto
quit the menu.

/ / /

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Speaker Setup Page --

Downmix

Go To Speaker Setup Page

English
French
Spanish

Off
Raw
pcm

On
Off

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LT/RT
Stereo

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Customizing the Function Settings

Trouble Shooting Guide

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Dolby Digital Setup --

Dual Mono
Dynamic

Go To Dolby Digital Setup

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Video Setup Page--

Component LCD
Sharpness Low
Brightness 00
Contrast 00

Go To Video Setup Page

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Preference Page --

Audio ENG
Subtitle E N G
Disc Menu ENG
Parental
Password
Default

Go To Preference Page

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Stereo
L-Mono
R-Mono
MIX-Mono

TV
LCD

High
Medium
Low

English
German
French
Spanish
Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Russian

1 KID SAFE
2 G
3 PG
4 PG 13
5 PGR
6 R
7 NC17
8 ADULT
9 OFF

Change
RESET

FULL
3 / 4
1 / 2

1 / 4
OFF

Symptom

No power

No picture/sound

Interference or
scrolling

Black & White
picture

0

The player does not
start playback

• Check if the AC adapter of power plug is
connected securely.

• If powered with the battery, check if it is
exhausted.

• Make sure the connection is in good
condition; volume is not too low; audio
receiver or TV work normally; audio setting is
proper.

• Check if TV Type is correct PAL or NTSC by
the button P/N on the remote.

• Due to the effect of copy protection. Avoid
connecting to a VCR or TV/VCR combination.

• Adjust the vertical hold on your TV.

• The DVD+-RW you played should be
finalized, and not be an empty disc.

• Place the disc with the graphics side up and
make sure it's inside the guide.

• Make sure the disc is free from scratches &
fingerprints.

• Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type
and color system).

• Do not playback a disc which region code is
different from that of of your player.

• Clean the disc.

• Cancel the parental lock function or change
the parental lock level. (The Pre-set password

is 3308.)

• Reset the player.

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Correction

Carrying Bag Installation

On no account should this unit be used by the driver of a
moving motor vehicle, or left unsecured in the vehicle whilst
d r i v i n g .
If this unit is being used by a passenger in your vehicle, be
sure that it is secured or held safely, and does not obstruct
any safety device (i.e. airbag, seat belt etc.) that is fitted."

1. Insert the unit into bag as shown.

2. Insert the straps on carrying
bag as shown.

3. Take straps and hook up the
neck headrest of the driver's seat
as shown.

S A F E T Y WA R N I N G !

4. Adjust the straps tightly so that
the unit is secured.

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