Curtis DVD8722 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents…………............................................................................1

Safety Information/Precautions..................................................................2-3

Control Locations – Main DVD Player ..........................................................4

Control Locations – Slave DVD Player .........................................................5

Control Locations - Remote...........................................................................6

The operation of your Slave DVD player....................................................7-8

The operation of your Master DVD player.................................................9-23

Connections...................................................................................................9

Quick-Start Guide....................................................................................10-11

DVD Setup Menu ....................................................................................12-15

DVD Operation.........................................................................................16-20

CD Operation...........................................................................................21-22

MP3 Operation..............................................................................................23

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................24

Specifications................................................................................................25

Safety Information

CAUTION:Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

1. Read All Instructions - All safety and operating instructions should be read before attempting to operate this product.

2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus”

3. Cleaning - Disconnect power from this product before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. To prevent scratches, use only a damp cloth for cleaning LCD screen.

4. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

5. Ventilation - Any slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. 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.

6. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

10. 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.

Safety Precautions

1. 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. 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. e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this may indicate a

need for service.

3. 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. This device employs a Laser System. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Make sure the device is stopped or powered down prior to opening player lid.

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE OR SERVICE THIS UNIT. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions

Control Locations

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Master DVD Player

1. Track Down

2. Pause

3. Display

4. LCD On/Off

5. Left Speaker

6. Track Up

7. Play

8. Stop

9. Power On/Off

10. Right Speaker

11. IR Sensor

12. Open

13. Key Lock On/Off

14. 12VDC Input

15. Video Out

16. Audio Out

17. 12VDC output

18. Headphone Out

19. Volume

Control Locations

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Slave DVD Player

1. Standby Indicator

2. Power Off/ AV1/ AV2

3. 12V DC input

4. AUDIO 1 Input

5. VIDEO 1 Input

6. VIDEO 2 Input

7. AUDIO 2 Input

8. Headphone Out

9. Volume

Control Locations

Remote

1. Power

2. Title

3. Display

4. Search

5. Zoom

6. Audio

7. Slow

8. 4-Way - Up

9. Menu

10. Enter

11. 4-Way - Left

12. 4-Way - Down

13. Cancel

14. Key #2

15. Key #1

16. Key #6

17. Key #5

18. Key #0

19. Key #9

20. Angle

21. Subtitle

22. Play

23. Stop

24. Pause

25. Next

26. Prev

27. Fast Forward

28. Fast Reverse

29. Setup

30. 4-Way - Right

31. Return

32. Key #3

33. Key #4

34. Key #7

35. Key #8

36. Key #+10

37. Program

38. Repeat

39. Repeat A-B

The Operation of your Slave DVD player

Connections

Please use the supplied accessories for connection, otherwise may be reduce the life of the unit.

Connecting your master dvd player to your slave dvd player

1. Connect the 12VDC output connector located on the right side of the master unit to the 12VDC input on your slave unit.

2. Connect the VIDEO OUT connector located on the right side of the master unit to a VIDEO 1 input on your slave unit.

3. Connect the AUDIO OUT connector located on the right side of the master unit to an AUDIO 1 input on your slave unit.

4. Slide the Power Off / AV1 / AV2 button to AV1. The slave unit will play isochronous as the master unit.

VIDEO CABLE

AUDIO CABLE

POWER CORD

Connecting other AV inputs to your slave dvd player

1. Connect the 12VDC output connector located on the right side of the master unit to the 12VDC input on your slave unit.

2. Connect the VIDEO OUT connector located on your other AV input to a VIDEO 2 input on your slave unit.

3. Connect the AUDIO OUT connector located on your other AV input to an AUDIO 2 input on your slave unit.

4. Slide the Power Off / AV1 / AV2 button to AV2. The slave unit will play the input signal of your AV input.

Note:

If no single input, the screen of the slave unit will display “ NO VIDEO SIGNAL”, and then changed into blue screen. The slave unit will turn off automatically after a few minutes. When playback normally, please do not remove the connective cables, otherwise will influence normal playback.

Standby Indicator If you power on the slave dvd and no signal input ,the indicator will be highlighted.

Volume control Adjust the volume accorfing to your request.

Headphone out Connect the supplied headphones to the headphone output located on the right side of the unit. Make sure the volume level is set to its minimum setting before connecting the headphones.

The Operation of your Master DVD player

Connections

Power Connections

Headphone Connections

Home Use Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the 12VDC power connector located on the right side of the unit. Plug the other end into a standard wall outlet. Car Use Connect the supplied DC power adapter to the 12VDC power connector located on the right side of the unit. Plug the other end into a standard vehicle cigarette outlet.

NOTE : Power off the unit and any other A/V equipment before making any external Audio or Video connections.

Connect the supplied headphones to the headphone output located on the right side of the unit. Make sure the volume level is set to its minimum setting before connecting the headphones.

Please use the supplied accessories for connection, otherwise may be reduce the life of the unit.

Quick

Start Guide

Automatic Power Off

Inserting a Disc

Power On

Playback Start

Playback Stop

Power Off

Press the OPEN button on the left side and gently lift the lid. The lid opens to a maximum 90 degrees. Do not open it any further - as severe damage may occur. Align the center of the disc with the center of the spindle guide. Press gently down on the center of the disc to snap it into place, then gently close the lid until a click is heard.

Press the POWER button on the main unit for more than 2 seconds to turn the unit on, when the unit is off.

Press the PLAY button. In general, the DVD will start playing automatically when the power is turned on. The DVD player will immediately start rendering the DVD program.

“ “ may appear on on the display during operation. “ “ means that feature or operation is not permitted by

the DVD video player at this time.

Press the STOP button momentarily. The unit will return to the start-up logo.

When the unit is on, press POWER for more than 2 seconds to turn the unit off.

The unit will automatically enter screen saver mode (if activated) after approximately 3-1/2 minutes of no activity. The unit will also automatically power off after approximately 10 minutes of no activity. Note: The unit will resume playback from the beginning of the DVD when POWER is turned on.

Quick

Start Guide

Using the Remote Control

Remove the clear plastic separator from the battery compartment before using the remote control. When replacing the battery, use only a 3 volt Lithium CR2025 or equivalent. Point the remote at the IR sensor located on the front of the main unit. The operating distance is up to 20’ away from the main unit within 60° of the IR sensor.

General Operation

DVD Setup Menu

Access DVD Setup Menu

Exit Setup Menu

General Setup Page

TV Display

Angle Mark

Using the remote, press SETUP to access DVD setup menu. Press or to select between menu pages and

/ / / to adjust settings and or levels. When selectable, the menu item will be highlighted in Yellow. The current setting is highlighted in red. Press ENTER to select/confirm each setting.

Press SETUP to save settings and exit the setup menu. Notes: Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software products. As this player plays discs according to their intentions, some functions may not work as intended by you. Please be sure to read the instructions provided with each disc.

Press or to select General Setup Page and ENTER to select.

Press to select TV Display Press and enter Normal/PS (Pan & Scan), Normal/LB (Letterbox) or Wide (Widescreen). press or to select one and press ENTER to confirm NOTE: THE TV DISPLAY OPTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN THE DISC IS IN STOP MODE!

Press or to select On/Off.

General Operation

- DVD Setup Menu

On Screen Display

Audio Setup Page

Language

Closed Caption

Screen Saver

Speaker Setup

Downmix

Audio Setup

Dual Mono

Press or to select English or other languages. Note: Some DVD titles may not include all languages.

Press or to select On/Off.

Press or to select On/Off. The unit will automatically enter screen saver mode (if activated and with a disc inside) after approximately 3-1/2 minutes of no activity.

Press or to select Audio Setup Page sand ENTER to select.

Press or to select Speaker Setup Page and ENTER to select. Press or to select LT/RT or Stereo.

Press or to select Audio Setup and ENTER to select.

Press or to select Stereo, L-Mono, R-Mono, Mono.

General Operation

DVD Setup Menu

Video Setup Page

sharpness

Brightness

Contrast

Tint

Color

Preference Page

Tv Type

Press or to select Video Setup Page and ENTER to select.

Press to select Sharpness Press and enter selection of High, Medium or Low press or to select one and press ENTER to confirm Press to select Brightness Press and enter adjust of Brightness Press or to adjust brightness level and press ENTER to confirm Press to select Contrast Press and enter adjust of Contrast Press or to adjust Contrast level and press ENTER to confirm Press to select Tint Press and enter adjust of Tint Press or to adjust Tint level and press ENTER to confirm Press to select Color Press and enter adjust of Color Press or to adjust Color level and press ENTER to confirm

Press or to select Preference Page and ENTER to select. Note: The DVD must be fully stopped (No disc inside case or cover opened ) before the Preference Page can be accessed. According to the system of TV to be connected, set the type of the video output to match the TV.

General Operation

DVD Setup Menu

Audio (DVD Title)/

Subtitle Language/

Disc Menu Language

Parental Control

Default

(Restore Factory Settings)

Password Setup Page

Change Password

Press or to select English or other languages. Note: If the disc has a predetermined language or, recorded in a language not listed above, the audio language/subtitle language/ disc menu language setting will not be reflected.

Press or to select KID SAF, G, PG, PG 13, PGR, R, NC17, or ADULT. A password is required to change the parental control setting. See below for details.

Press or to select RESET. Pressing RESET will restore all menu selections to their default setting (except for the password and Parental Control).

Press or to select Password Setup Page and ENTER to select.

Press to select CHANGE, then create a new password. The default password is : 1234

General Operation

DVD

LCD Monitor On/Off

Key Lock On/Off

Inserting a disc

Power On

Power Off

Playback Start

Playback Stop

Open lid; insert disc making sure it snaps securely on the spindle mount. Close lid.

When the unit is off, press POWER on the main unit for more than 2 seconds to turn the unit on.

When the unit is on, press POWER for more than 2 seconds to turn the unit off.

Press LCD on the main unit for more than 2 seconds to turn the LCD monitor on/off. The monitor can be turned off when using the unit with an external video monitor.

The key lock function is used to prevent accidental operation of the main unit buttons while using the unit in a portable environment. Select Key Lock ON/OFF on the left side of the main unit. NOTE: The remote control operation is not affected by the Key Lock function.

In general, pressing PLAY or ENTER will start disc playback. Some discs will play automatically when the power is turned on. The unit will immediately start rendering the disc program.

Press STOP momentarily. The unit will return to the start-up logo and display “Press Play Key To Continue”. If PLAY is pressed, the unit will resume operation from the last position in memory.

General Operation

DVD

Playback Full Stop

Pause

Chapter Select

Fast Forward and Reverse

Pause

Slow

Press STOP two times. The unit will return to the start-up logo and display . If PLAY is pressed, the unit will resume operation from the beginning of the disc.

Press PAUSE to temporarily stop playback. Press PLAY to resume playback.

Press to skip to the beginning of the next chapter. Press to return to the beginning of the current chapter. Pressing it again skips to the beginning of the previous chapter.

Press or from the main unit or remote control to play next or prev track. Press or from the remote control to fast forward or fast reverse in 2x; 4x; 8x; 16x; 32x modes. Press PLAY to cancel fast forward or fast reverse.

Press PAUSE once from the main unit, I I will appear in the display.. Press PLAY to cancel.

Press SLOW from the remote control to activate slow playback. Slow playback speed includes 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 in forward and 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 in reverse. Press PLAY to resume playback. Note: There is no audio output during fast forward or reverse, slow modes of DVD playback.

General Operation

DVD

Repeat A-B

Main Menu (Root)

Title Menu

Selecting DVD Audio

Selecting DVD Subtitle

Zoom

Repeat

Language

Press ZOOM to increase/decrease the image size from 2X, 3X, 4X or 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 size. Press / / / while zooming to scroll the image.

Press REPEAT once to repeat the current chapter. Press REPEAT twice to repeat the current title. Press REPEAT three times repeat the entire disc. Press REPEAT again to cancel repeat function.

Press A-B once to set point “A”, again to set point “B”. The points between “A” and “B” will continually repeat. Press A-B again to cancel repeat A-B.

Press MENU to select main menu. Press / / / to select between menu settings and ENTER to select/confirm. Press RETURN to resume playback from the last position.

Press TITLE to show available titles. Press / / / to select between titles and ENTER to select/confirm.

Press AUDIO while playing to switch between available languages.

Press SUBTITLE while playing to switch between available subtitle languages.

General Operation

DVD

Selecting DVD View

Direct Title Access

Direct Chapter Access

Direct Search Mode

Program Mode

Cancel Program Play

Angles

Press ANGLE while playing to switch between available viewing angles.

Notes: The DVD audio language, subtitle language and view angle features are only available when they are included on the disc. The language and subtitle functions may not work with some discs and they may require some time when selecting between them.

When the disc is stopped, use 0~9 and 10+ on the remote to enter the desired title.

When the disc is playing, use 0~9 and 10+ on the remote to enter the desired chapter.

Press SEARCH to access direct search mode. Select the desired search mode using / / / .

Press PROGRAM to access the program mode. Enter the desired Title and Chapter using 0-9 and 10+ on the remote control. Select Start to begin programmed playback. Up to 20 selections can be programmed.

Press CANCEL to stop program play.

General Operation

DVD

Display Status

DVD Compatibility

Press DISPLAY to select between the following: Title Elapsed TT __ / __ CH __ / __ 00:00:00 Title Remain TT __ / __ CH __ / __ 00:00:00 Chapter Elapsed TT __ / __ CH __ / __ 00:00:00 Chapter Remain TT __ / __ CH __ / __ 00:00:00 Display Off

Some DVDs may be incompatible with this unit, depending on media type and recording method. This model does not support DVD-RAM discs.

General Operation

Play

Stop

Full Stop

Pause

Track Select

Fast Forward and Reverse

Track Repeat

Repeat A-B

In general, audio discs will play automatically when inserted or the power is turned on.

Press STOP momentarily. The unit will return to the start-up logo and display “Press Play Key To Continue”. If PLAY is pressed, the unit will resume operation from the last position in memory.

Press STOP two times. The unit will return to the start-up logo and display . If PLAY is pressed, the unit will resume

Press PAUSE to temporarily stop playback. Press PLAY to resume playback.

Press to skip to the beginning of the next track. Press

to return to the beginning of the current track. Pressing

it again skips to the beginning of the previous track.

Press or from the remote control to fast forward or fast reverse in 2x; 4x; 8x; 16x; 32x modes. Press PLAY to cancel fast forward or fast reverse.

Press REPEAT once to repeat the current track. Press REPEAT twice to repeat the entire disc. Press REPEAT again to cancel repeat function.

Press A-B once to set point “A”, again to set point “B”. The points between “A” and “B” will continually repeat. Press A-B again to cancel repeat A-B.

General Operation

Display Status

CD-R/RW Compatibility

Press DISPLAY to select between the following: Singel Elapsed Track __ / __ 00:00 Singel Remain Track __ / __ 00:00 Total Elapsed Track __ / __ 00:00 Total Remain Track __ / __ 00:00

Some CD-Rs and CD-RWs may be incompatible with this unit, depending on media type and recording method.

General Operation

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MP3

Play

Insert an MP3, the DVD player will initialize the disc when the tray is closed and the directory (folder) will be shown in an MP3 MENU on screen.

Press UP/DOWN to select and highlight an MP3 file (song). Press ENTER to play the MP3 file.

Troubl

eshooting

Problem Action

Connect the AC adapter into the wall outlet securely. Unit will not turn on

(no power)

Unit has power (but no picture)

Picture has occasional

distortion

or noises are produced

when playing

The DVD does not start

playback

Connect the DC adapter into the vehicle cigarette outlet securely. Check the connections from the DVD video output to the TV or A/V receiver video input. Make sure your TV or A/V receiver is set to the correct mode. Refer to your TV or A/V receiver owners manual. Make sure the Key Lock function is set to OFF. Make sure the LCD monitor is turned on. Press and hold the LCD button for 2 seconds to turn the LCD monitor on/off. A small amount of picture distortion may appear because of a poor quality video/sound transfer to disc. Physical defect in media. Check media for scratches. Brightness is unstable Connect the DVD player directly to the TV and not through any other source. Avoid connecting the unit to a VCR or TV/VCR combination. Disc is loaded upside down. Place the disc in the unit with the graphics side up. Place the disc on the disc spindle correctly inside the unit. Make sure the disc is free from scratches and fingerprints. Press the SETUP button to turn off the menu screen. Cancel the parental lock function or change the parental lock level. (The default password is 1234.) Turn the power off then disconnect the power plug and reconnect.

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.

Specifications

DVD Player

Monitor

General

Signal-to-noise: >94db Dynamic range: >95db Harmonic distortion: <0.008% Frequency response: 10Hz-20kHz Channel separation @1kHz: >68dB D/A converter: 24 Bit Sampling frequencies: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz Electronic Shock Protection: 3 seconds (DVD) 20 seconds (CD)

Panel size: 7” (177.8 mm) diagonal measurement Format: Widescreen 16:9 View area: 6.07” W x 3.43” H (154.1 x 87 mm) Display system: Transparent TFT LCD panel View angle (up/down/left/right): 65/40/65/65 Resolution: 1440 x R.G.B x 234 Brightness (cd/m2): 90 Contrast ratio: 60:1 Elements: 336.960 Backlighting: CCFL

Operating voltage: 12VDC Operating current: 2A Audio line output voltage: >1.5V RMS Video system: NTSC / PAL Main unit dimensions: 10.62” W x 7.02” H x 1.68” D

(270 x 178 x 43 mm)

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