Curtis DVD8078 User Manual

User Manual

Please read this User Manual carefully to ensure proper use of this product and
keep this manual for further reference.

Introduction

Safety Precautions

Important Safety Instructions

Panel Illustration

Remote Control

Connecting to a TV set

Connecting to an AV Receiver with Digital Audio Input

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Safety Precautions

Introduction

Specifications

Other

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARRO­WHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUIL­ATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO
ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESEN­CE OF UNINSULATED "DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE UNIT'S CABI­NET 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 ALERT THE USER TO
THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
MANUAL ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE CABINET,
DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENTED
IN THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE- BLADE PLUG WITH WIDE SLOT AND
FULLY INSERT.
THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED
TO WATER AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUID SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLAC­ED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION:

THE UNIT EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM. TO EN­SURE THE PROPER USE OF THE UNIT, READ
THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP IT FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

IF THE UNIT REQUIRES SERVICING, CONTACT
THE SELLER OR SEE "TROUBLESHOOTING".

TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE
LASER RADIATION, DO NOT OPEN THE
CABINET. VISIBLE LASER MAY RADIATE
WHEN THE CABINET IS OPENED OR THE
INTERLOCKS ARE DEFEATED. DO NOT
STARE INTO THE LASER BEAMS.

CAUTION:

THE DVD VIDEO PLAYER IS A CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST­MENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS DVD
VIDEO PLAYER IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE
CABINET.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY.

WARNING:

FCC REGULATIONS STATE THAT ANY CHANGE
OR MODIFICATION TO THE EQUIPMENT, NOT
EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY MAKER OR ITS
AUTHORIZED PARTIES, COULD VOID USER'S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.

WARNING:

WHEN THE MACHINE IS IN OPERATION, THE
RADIATORS ON THE BOTTOM MAY BE HOT.
PLEASE AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH YOUR
BARE SKIN. DIRECT CONTACT FOR
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME MAY CAUSE
INJURY. DO NOT PLACE THE MACHINE ON
HEAT SENSITIVE PLACE.

Type

Model

Disc play mode

AV input

Disc mode

Video characteristic

Video S/N ratio

Resolution

Audio characteristic

Frequency response

Audio S/N ratio

Dynamic range

Distortion

D/A Converter

Output characteristic

Video output

Audio output

Power Voltage

Power consumption

Size

Weight

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

DVD8078

NTSC/PAL

PAL/NTSC/SECAM

DVD, CD, MP3, CD-R, CD-RW, HDCD, JPEG, DVD-R/W

.

65dB

500 lines

fs 96KHz: 20Hz-20KHz:+/-1dB

90dB

80dB

< 0.01%

96KHz/24bit

1Vp-p(75 W)

COAXIAL, 2CH

DC IN 12V

10W

205x158x40mm

0.7kg

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Accessories:

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

4. Adapter 1 pcs 5. Earphone 1 pcs 6. Car Bag 1pcs
(check that all accessories are included )

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Troubleshooting

Other

Important Safety Instructions

Introduction

If you have any questions, please consult the troubleshooting guide below.

NO PICTURE OR SOUND

Ensure the power button is on.

Ensure the power outlet is operational.

Ensure the power cord is not damaged.

Ensure the power plug is connected firmly to the

outlet.

PICTURE BUT NO SOUND

Ensure the audio jacks are securely connected.

Ensure the audio connector is not damaged.

Ensure the volume is turned up in VOL/CH setup.

Ensure you have set the player's AUDIO settings correctly.

Ensure you have ENTERed the correct AV input for your TV.

Ensure the disc is not warped, damaged or deformed.

Ensure the disc is not badly stained or damaged.

Ensure the disc format is compatible with the player.

Please check whether you have tried to play a software CD.

If so, please restart the player.

"BAD DISC" DISPLAYED

REMOTE NOT WORKING

Ensure the remote batteries are working.

Point the remote control directly at the player's IR

sensor.

Remove any obstacles between the remote and

the IR sensor.

Ensure the audio is not set to mute.

In TV mode , ensure the tv system is correct,press N/P key to

change.

SOUND BUT NO PICTURE

Ensure the video jacks are securely connected.

UNIT NOT WORKING

Turn off the power, and then turn it on again.

Ensure you have ENTERed the correct AV input for your TV.

Ensure the video connector is not damaged.

Ensure you have set the player's VIDEO settings correctly.

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 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 bathtub, 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.

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.

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.

POOR PICTURE OR SOUND

Ensure you have set the player's AUDIO settings correctly.

Ensure the disc is not scratched or stained.

Ensure the AV connector or the output terminal is not

damaged.

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"NO DISC" DISPLAYED

Ensure you have put the disc on the tray.

Ensure the disc is not upside down.

Ensure the disc is not distorted, stained or

scratched.

9. Portable Cart Warning

A product and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stop, excessive force, and uneven
surface may cause the product and cart combination
to overturn.

(Symbol provided by RETAC)

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Important Safety Instructions

Introduction

Battery features

Introduction

14. 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 of
grounding conductors, location of antennadischarge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure
below.

15. 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 lines surges.

16. 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.

17. 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. 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.

20. 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 operation,
E)If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
F)When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance this indicates a need for service.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacturer.

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

1. Battery type: recharged Li-ion battery.

2. Battery capacitance: 2800 mAH.

3. Battery working times: about 2 hours.

4. Charging: when charging the led is red and change to green that charging is completed.

(NOTE: when charging ,please turn off the DVD or else the charging current will very low.)

5. Battery install and remove: see figure 1and 2.

6. When the image observer interface appears shaking or getting black please recharge the

battery.

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2

18. 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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Panel Illustration

Introduction

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Connecting to a TV Set

Connections

SUBTITLE

During DVD playback

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select from up to 32

subtitle languages.

Note: This function is .

disc specific (languages will vary)

WHITE

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

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Connecting to an AV Amplifier with Digital Audio Input

Connections

Remote Control Operation

Advanced Features

Coaxial cableCoaxial cable

Coaxial

ANGLE

During DVD playback

Press ANGLE to view scenes from different camera angles.
Press ANGLE repeatedly to change from one camera angle to

another.

Note: This function is disc specific.

LANGUAGE

During DVD playback

Press LANGUAGE repeatedly to select from up to 8 audio

languages/formats.

Note: This function is disc specific.

Amplifier

POWER

PRO LOGIC

TEST

MODE

3 STEREO

BYPASS

MIC

MIC VOL

EXCITE

211

2

INPUT SELECTOR

MUTE

CHANNEL

KARAOKE

BASS

MIC

TREBLE

Notes:

1. Select the Coaxial digital audio output.

2. Set the player's audio out to Raw or PCM mode .

3. Set the Amplifier to the AV input connected to the DVD player.

VOLUME

DOWN UP

ECHO

MUTE

Press MUTE to mute the Audio output
Press MUTE again to resume normal audio output

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Remote Control Operation

FUNCTION

STEP

Push the Function button once, the following menu show in the

display screen: Contrast, Brightness, Saturation . Reset and push

the UP button or DOWN button select the Parameter you
wanted. Press the LEFT button or RIGHT button adjust the
parameter till available.

Press STEP during playback to pause playback.

Advanced Features

Basic Operation

Preparation before playing:

Basic Playback

REPEAT

VOL- VOL+

Press STEP repeatedly to play frame.

Press play to resume normal playback.

Select to press REPEAT to select Repeat Title, Repeat

chapter, Repeat off During DVD playback.

Press REPEAT to select Repeat Single, Repeat All and

Repeat off ( CD or Others).

STEP 2 - Push OPEN either on the
front panel . When the tray is opened,
place the disc on the tray with the label
side up. Push OPEN again to close the
disc tray.

STEP 1 - Press POWER to
start the player. The DVD
logo appears on the TV
screen.

STEP 3 - Press the PLAY button
on the front panel or remote con­trol. The player will automatical­ly read and identify the disc, and
begin playback.

Press Volume <VOL+> button to increase Volume
Press <VOL-> button to reduce volume till to no volume output.

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Modes and Features Setup

Remote Control Operation

During DVD playback, press TITLE to display the DVD title

menu or play the first title.

Note: This function is subject to the disc.

Press slow repeatedly to slow motion playback at

variable speeds.

Advanced Features

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Remote Control Operation

REV

During DVD or CD playback, press and hold to scan in reverse.
The player will review the disc at 2, 4, 8 and 16 times normal speed as
follows:

Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

PREV

X16

Advanced Features

Modes and Features Setup

Language Setup

Select [Subtitle], and press ENTER or to display the [Subtitle] submenu:

Language Video Audio Rating

OSD Menu

Subtitle

Audio

DVD Menu

A. Press ENTER to confirm

B. Press SETUP to exit the Setup Menu

Select [Audio],and press ENTER or to display the [Audio] submenu:

English

English

English

English

English

German
French
Spanish

Auto
Off

Advanced Features

Press to change your selection

Note: Subtitle languages vary by disc.

NEXT

PLAY/PAUSE

Press PREV to skip to previous chapter or track.

Press NEXT to skip to the next chapter or track.

Press PLAY from stop mode to start playback.
Press PAUSE during playback to pause playback.

Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
This function is not available if the elapsed time of current
track is less than 10 seconds.

Note: MP3 discs and some DVD discs do not have a 10 second review feature.

Language Video Audio Rating

OSD Menu

Subtitle

Audio

DVD Menu

A. Press ENTER to confirm

B. Press SETUP to exit the Setup Menu

English

English

English

English

English

German
French
Spanish

Press to change your selection

Note: Audio languages vary by disc.

Select [DVD Menu], and press ENTER or to display the [DVD Menu] submenu:

Language Video Audio Rating

OSD Menu

Subtitle

Audio

DVD Menu

A. Press ENTER to confirm

B. Press SETUP to exit the Setup Menu

English

English

English

English

English

German
French
Spanish

Press to change your selection

Note: Menu languages vary by disc.

MENU/PBC

During DVD, playback , press MENU to return to the program menu.
In the Setup Menu, press MENU to return to the main menu

or stop mode.

Any time, press MENU to cancel the current OSD or some menus

Note: This function is subject to the disc.

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Modes and Features Setup

Advanced Features

Remote Control Operation

TIME

Advanced Features

During playback, press TIME, and the [Track Search] menu will display as follows:

CD

Others

Search

Time

Track

DVD

Search

Time

Title / Chapter

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-:--:--

- - / - -

Notes:

the movie.

SELECT a value outside the range of the

total number of titles or chapters

function is unavailable.

Time searches for an exact time in

In Title/Chapter mode, you cannot

For some DVD discs, the Search

.

Use the number keys to input the desired Time, Title or Chapter, then press ENTER to confirm.

Press TIME again , the [Disc Search] menu will display as follows:

CD

Disc Search

Time

-:--:--

X2 X4 X8 X16X2 X4 X8

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Remote Control Operation

Advanced Features

Modes and Features Setup

Introduction

DISPLAY

During playback, press DISPLAY to display the current time counter position.

0:00:10

0:04:45

Elapsed time of the current track/chapter

Press DISPLAY again to display additional information about the playing disc.

Others

CD

Disc type

Other
Track

1/15

0:00:10

0:04:45

Elapsed time of the current track

Total tracks

Current track

Audio Setup

The Audio menu allows you to set the analog audio outputs to correspond with the external components you have connected
to the player. For example, if you connected the player to a TV using the Stereo Audio jacks, you should set
front speaker to PRESENT and other speaker to NONE to enjoy down mixed stereo audio.

Language Video Audio Rating

Digital out

Pink noise

DRC

LPCM 48k DS

A. Press ENTER to confirm

B. Press SETUP to exit the Setup Menu

Raw

Off

Off

Off

PCM
RAW
OFF

OFF
Left
Right

OFF
ON

OFF
ON

Disc type
Current title
Audio type
Subtitle

DVD

DVD

Title 1/10

Audio

Subtitle

0:00:10

Chapter 2/20 Angle 2/2

1 Eng

1 Eng

0:04:45

5.1Ch

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Elapsed time of the current title
Angle

Current chapter

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Modes and Features Setup

Rating Setup

Advanced Features

Remote Control Operation

Advanced Features

The Rating menu allows you to block playback

Language Video Audio Rating

of DVDs based on their ratings.

Setting the Password & Rating Level

The DVD player allows you to block playback
of inappropriate content with a password-

Password ----

Rating

LOAD Factory

8. Adult

Reset

protected Rating system (not all discs are rated).
A. From Stop mode, press SETUP.
B. Select Rating and press ENTER.
C. Select Rating and press ENTER repeatedly to set the rating from 1 (most restrictive)
to 8( least restrictive ).
If a password has already been set, the lock icon will be closed. You will not be
able to select Rating until you SELECT the correct password using the 0-9 keys.
This password is 8888.
D. Select Password.
E. Use the 0-9 keys to SELECT a 4-digit password and press ENTER. The lock icon will
close to indicate that the rating and password are set.
F. Press SETUP to save and exit.

1:Kid Safe
2:G
3:PG
4:PG-13
5:PG-R
6:R
7:NC-17
8:Adult

0-10+ keys

AB

Note: 1. During CD playback, points A and B must be within the same track.

During DVD playback, points A and B can be selected from different chapters.

2. This function is subject to the disc.

These keys are used to input the time, as well as

title, chapter and track numbers.

When a numeric item is displayed on the screen,
press the 0-10+ keys to select the desired entry,
and press ENTER to confirm.

During playback, press A-B to select point A.
Press it again to select point B. The player will repeat the section from A

to B automatically.

Press A-B third time to cancel A-B repeat and clear points A and B.

STOP

N/P

Press STOP during playback to stop and hold playback.
Press PLAY to resume playback from the point you pressed STOP.

Note: T f playback is
stopped about 5 minutes(when Screen Saver is set to on).

he screen saver will automatically turn on i

You can change TV system :(When stop) PAL , NTSC , AUTO.

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