Curtis DVD8723UK User Manual

User’s Guide

7” DUAL MONITOR PORTABLE DVD PLAYER

MODEL: DVD8723UK

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Caution & Warning

• 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.

• Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.

• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc.

• Do not place the product in closed bookcases or racks without proper ventilation.

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

• The use of apparatus is in moderate climates.

• When the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.

• Before scrapping the appliance, remove the batteries and place them in the appropriate battery collection con­tainer.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.

• This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

• The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear panel.

• This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any cover or attempt to
gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only.

In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge, reset the apparatus by disconnecting from mains supply.

Before using the player, please ensure that the local AC voltage is suitable for this unit.

This symbol on the product or in the instructions
means that your electrical and electronic equipment
should be disposed at the end of life separately from
your household waste. There are separate collection
systems for recycling in the EU.
For more information, please contact the lo­cal authority or your retailer where you pur­chased the product.

Recharging Battery Caution

• Do not use any unauthorized parts.

• Use the authorized AC adapter when recharging
battery.

• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C

• Do not attempt to dismantle or modify the unit.

• Excessive impact may cause the unit to malfunction.

• Do not incinerate.

• Do not disassemble; dispose of properly.

Maintenance and care

Caring for the player

• “The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing” and that no objects filled with liquid shall be placed on
the unit.

• This kind of electronic products should never be subjected to extreme temperatures or high humidity.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.

• When the lens in the pick-up gets dirty, malfunctions including the impossibility of playback may occur.
The lens should be cleaned using a commercially available camera lens blower, etc. Do not touch the lens to
prevent damaging the mechanism. Also do not use a lens cleaner or disc cleaner product.

• Never play a cracked or warped disc.

Cleaning the Unit

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cleaning.

• The finish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture. Use caution when cleaning
and wiping the plastic parts. Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used on the panel.

• Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc.

Condensation

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD player and cause
damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for
30 minutes before operating the unit.

Disconnect power

• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the power converter from the wall outlet.
To disconnect the AC power cord (main leads), grasp the plug itself, never pull the cord.

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Important Safeguards

1. Power sources — Only use the AC/DC power convertor that is packed with the unit. Using other adapters could
seriously damage the unit.

2. 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. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the unit.

3. Enclosure removal — Never remove the enclosure.

4. Drop — Do not drop the unit or apply strong shock to it.

5. Ventilation — Avoid hindering the ventilation of the unit, when playing in the car with pouch, ensure is kept the pouch
opening.

6. Abnormal smell — If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected, immediately turn the power OFF and pullout the power
cords. Contact your dealer or nearest service center.

7. Heat-Avoid placing the unit under direct sunlight or near a source of heat such as heating equipment. Particularly,
never leave it in an automobile or on the dashboard.

8. Temperature — The unit may not function properly if used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The ideal
ambient temperature is above +5°C(41°F).

9. Water and moisture — The unit should not be used near water -for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

10. Vibration — Avoid placing the unit on an unstable place such as a shelf or in a place subject to vibrations.

11. Magnetic fields — keep the unit away from sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker systems, radio,
motorized toys or magnetized objects.

12. Nonuse periods — The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period
of time.

13. Damage requiring service-The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
C. The unit has been exposed to rain.
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
E. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

14. Sevice — The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the operating instructions-All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

15. CAUTION — TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.

Notes on using through car stereo:

In case of abnormality such as smoke production, immediately unplug the car adaptor from the cigar lighter socket. Do
not leave the products or batteries in the car.

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Getting started

Unpacking

Unpack the unit and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost. We recommend that you retain
the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.

• Portable DVD Player. .............................................. x1 • Remote control handset.............................................. x1

• AC adaptor. ............................................................. x1 • Remote control handset with battery (CR2025) ......... x1

• DC Cable ................................................................ x1 • User manual. ............................................................... x1

• AV Cable.................................................................. x1 • Car Adaptor ................................................................. x1

• Carry pouch for player .......................................... x1

Location of features

Remote Control Unit

1. KEY LOCK BUTTON

2. NUMBER 0 TO +9 BUTTON

3. DVD MENU BUTTON

4. TITLE MENU BUTTON

5. PBC BUTTON

6. DISPLAY BUTTON

7. NAVIGATION (5,6,3,4) BUTTON

8. RETURN BUTTON

9. BOOKMARK BUTTON

10. SLOW/R BUTTON

11. PAUSE/STEP BUTTON

12. RANDOM BUTTON

13. MUTE BUTTON

14. REPEAT/REPEAT A-B BUTTON

15. SEARCH FORWARD BUTTON

16. SEARCH REVERSE BUTTON

17. SKIP FORWARD BUTTON

18. SKIP REVERSE BUTTON

19. SLOW/F BUTTON

20. STOP BUTTON

21. PROGRAM BUTTON

22. SEARCH BUTTON

23. ENTER BUTTON

24. PLAY BUTTON

25. SETUP BUTTON

26. 3D BUTTON

27. ANGLE BUTTON

28. SUBTITLE MENU BUTTON

29. AUDIO MENU BUTTON

30. AUDIO MODE BUTTON

31. ZOOM BUTTON

32. CLEAR BUTTON

33. DIGEST BUTTON

34. STANDBY ON/OFF BUTTON

35. SCREEN ON/OFF BUTTON

• Point remote control unit no more than 6m from the remote sensor and within about 300 of the front of the unit.

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Location of features (continue)

Main unit

Rear View:

1. PHONES JACK

2. PHONES JACK

3. VOLUME KNOB

4. INPUT / OUTPUT LINE SELECTOR

5. S – VIDEO JACK

6. VIDEO JACK

7. AUDIO JACK

8. DC OUT JACK

9. POWER SLIDE KNOB

10. DC IN JACK

Top View:

11. TITLE MENU BUTTON

12. DVD MENU BUTTON

13. DISPLAY BUTTON

14. SETUP BUTTON

15. REMOTE SENSOR

16. PAUSE BUTTON

17. SKIP REVERSE BUTTON

18. SKIP FORWARD BUTTON

19. POWER INDICATOR

20. STANDBY INDICATOR

21. FULL INDICATOR

22. NETVIGATION (5/6/3/4) BUTTONS

23. ENTER BUTTON

24. PLAY BUTTON

25. STOP BUTTON

26. PANEL COVER

27. PANEL SCREEN

Front View:

28. OPEN SLIDE KNOB

Bottom View:

29. STAND LEG.

HOW TO MAKE YOU PLAYER STAND

Follow the illustration below to make your player stand.

Pull out the stand gently, at bottom of the unit.

Carefully stand the unit.

NOTES:

To take the function effect by the unit control buttons, after press and release the button on each time.
(From button no. 11 -13, 16 - 18, 22 - 25, )

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Power Sources

Battery installation (remote control unit)

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Insert one battery (CR 2025) making sure the polarity (+ / –) matches the

marks inside the unit.

3. Replace the cover.
Do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or throw the
batteries into the fire.

Using AC Adapter for Player

Insert the DC plug at the end of the adapter cord into the DC IN jack at the right
side of the player. Then plug the other end into an AC wall outlet.
Notes:

• Only use with the supplied AC adapter. Using with other AC adapter could
be damaged.

• Remove both DC plug & AC-IN plug, to disconnect the AC adapter when
not necessary.

Charging the Battery

Unit has build-in NiMH battery, then refer the step of “Using AC Adapter for
player” to connect power converter.
Notes:

• For the kind of Ni-MH rechargeable battery, it will not be fully charged when

a battery to be charged first time, please note that the discharging time will
be short.

• The battery will be operated normally with normal capacity after 4~5 times

of charging and discharging. It is not a defect and abnormal battery.

• After a period of storage, or not use for a period, it will require users to repeat

above mentioned steps to get the battery back to normal condition.

• The battery is fully charged for approximately 4~5 hours after the AC

adaptor is connected.
Battery is charging the CHARGE indicator at the front will light on RED. When
charging is completed, the FULL indicator will light on GREEN.
Notes:

• Disconnect the AC adapter plugs from both the battery and the AC outlet,

when charging is completed or not necessary.

• Battery recharge circuit operates in OFF mode and STANDBY mode. But

Switch off the unit for battery recharge is recommended.

• When battery is fully charged and released from unit, the CHARGE indicator

will light on RED, it means the charge circuit is ON.

Battery Low Indication

When using the rechargeable battery to playing and the battery is nearly
exhausted, the player front “STANDBY” indicator will blinking. In a while, the
power will be turned off automatically. Refer “Charging the Battery” to re­charge the battery.

Using the Car Adapter (For cars with Negative
grounding only)

Plug the small end of the car adapter into the DC IN jack and then plug the
other end into the cigarette lighter socket. This indicator lights when the power
is on.

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Basic Playback

DVD, VCD, Audio CD, MP3-disc Starting playback

1 To power on the unit. Slide the POWER knob ON at the unit top then the unit will turn on.
Notes: Selection kind of power source, please refer portion of POWER SOURCE
2 Slide the LINE SELECT IN/OUT to the “OUT” position.
3 Press PANEL COVER to open up gently (OPEN appears on screen) and place the disc with the label side facing front

on the disc tray.
Notes: Hold the disc without touching either of its surfaces, placed with the printed title side facing up only.
4 Push down the left front edge on the door, to close secure. The disc will start playback automatically.
Notes:

• Loading the disc in any source mode will switch from the current mode to disc mode.

• For MP3 disc, the disc reading time may exceed a little bit longer, due to the large number of songs complied into

one disc.
If playing DVD disc a MENU appears on the TV screen:
Press the (5/6/3or4) Arrow buttons, to select the desired item, then press the ENTER button. Playback of the selected
item will start.
Note: For more details, please refer to the jacket or case of the disc. If the password is set and the inserted disc is within
the Parental Ratings set, then the Password screen will appear, prompting you to enter the password.
If playing MP3-disc, please refer portion of “MP3 Basic Operation”.
5 Stopping play

Press the STOP button once and Press PLAY to Continue appears on the screen. The player memories the point where

you stopped. If you press the PLAY button again, play starts automatically from the point where you stopped.

(Resuming Playback)

If the STOP button is pressed twice, the screen shows STOP( < ) then the player stops completely.
Note: Some discs may not start resuming playback.
6 Adjust the volume knob to a comfortable level.
Note: When in play mode, the “STANDBY” indicator is blinking, the battery is nearly exhausted. Refer “POWER

SOURCE” to recharge the battery.

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Connections

Connect headphones to player

headphone jack.

CAUTION: Listening at high power for a long moment could
damage user’s ears.

Connect the DC plug

Connect the DC plug at the end of the adapter cord, or
connect the Car Adapter (optional) into the DC IN jack,
then plug the other end into the car cigarette lighter socket.

SYSTEM CONNECTION

Use audio cable (Red / White), video cable (Yellow) to
connect from player to TV set and amplifier.

CONNECT THE PLAYER T O TV SET

BY AUDIO / A V CABLE

Use audio cable (Red / White), video cable (Yellow) to
connect the player and TV set.

CONNECT THE PLA YER TO TV SET BY

S –CABLE

Use S-Video cable to connect the player and TV set.

CONNECT OTHER MEDIA TO THE

PLA YER

Use audio cable (Red / White), video cable (Yellow) to
connect from other media to player.
Notes:

• Slide the Line Select switch to “IN”

Notes for cable connections:

• Audio cable (one end with small plug, and two end with Red / White RCA plug.)

• Video cable ( one end with small plug, and one end with Yellow RCA plug).

• S-Video cable ( one end with small plug, and one end with S-Video plug).

Turn off the power and keep DC cord pulled out from the adapter when connecting the system

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Basic operation

Panel Key Lock

Press KEY LOCK Button on the remote control: “Key Lock On” Appears on TV screen, then the function keys on main
unit are disable except power button.To make all buttons available again, press KEY LOCK button again.

Skip and Searching

1 SKIP REV(

Press these buttons to go to the previous/next chapter (DVD) or track (CD).

2 SLOW/F, SLOW/R button:

Press this button to select slow-motion forward or rewind playback at 1/2,1/4,1/8,1/16 normal speed without sound.
NOTE: This player does not support slow-motion for playback audio CD & MP3-disc, and slow-motion re-wind (SLOW/R)

does not support playback VCD disc and “xxxxx” will appear on the TV screen if you press SLOW/R button when

playing a VCD disc.
3 PAUSE/STEP (

Repeatedly press the PAUSE/STEP (
4 SEARCH REV(7) and FF(8) button: These buttons allow searching ahead/back at 4-level speeds 1st press: x2 ²

2nd press: x4 ² 3rd press: x8 ² 4th press: x16
Noted: Press the PLAY (u) button to resume normal playback.

Title/Chapter Search

Use this feature to directly go to a specific title and/or chapter.
Press the SEARCH button once. Press the (3,4) buttons to select the TITLE, then use the numeric buttons to select the
desired title number.
Press the ( 3,4 ) buttons to select the CHAPTER, then use the numeric buttons to select the desired chapter number.

Title/Time Search

Use this feature to directly go to a specific title and/or time.
While in the Stop mode, press the SEARCH button twice. Press the (3,4) buttons to select the TITLE, then use the
Number buttons to select the desired title number.
Press the (3,4) buttons to select the TIME, then use the Number buttons to select the desired time.
NOTE:

• If the Search feature is attempted in the Play mode, then you can only go to a specific chapter or time, you cannot

change the title number.

• If you enter a time that exceeds the time limit of the DVD, then “INPUT INVALID” will appear,

and you must try again.

• Repeat may not work properly with some discs.

• When play VCD, the SEARCH feature can only use Number buttons to select desired track or time.

99

9) and FF(

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:) button:

::

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;) button: Press button once to pause the picture.

;;

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;) button to play the DVD one frame at a time.

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Basic operation (continue)

REPEAT PLAYBACK MODE BUTT ONS

The repeat functions that you can enjoy are dependent on the disc types played.
DVD: Title repeat, chapter repeat and given portion repeat.
VCD / CD: All tracks repeat, single track repeat and given portion.

REPEAT button

DVD disc:

While in the Playback mode, press the REPEAT button once; “ P CHAPTER ” will appear briefly on the TV screen and the
currently playing Chapter will repeat continuously.
While in the Playback mode, press the REPEAT button a second time; “ P TITLE ” will appear briefly on the TV screen and
the currently playing Title will repeat continuously. Press the REPEAT button once more to cancel Repeat mode.

CD / VCD disc:

To Repeat play a track, simply select the track as described on the previous page, then press the REPEAT button once;
“ P TRACK ” Will appear on the TV screen and the unit will repeat the selected track continuously until the STOP (<)
button is pressed.
To Repeat play all tracks on a CD, press the REPEAT button a second time; “ P ALL ” will appear on the TV screen and
unit will repeat the CD continuously until the STOP (<) button is pressed.
To cancel Repeat play, press the REPEAT button until “REPEAT OFF” will shown on the TV screen.

A-B REPEA T button

Note: MP3 discs does not support this function.

DVD disc:

• You can repeatedly play a given portion by operating as following:
To press this button once to define the portion head.
To press this button again to define the portion toe. Then the portion will be played repeatedly.

• To press this button again to return to normal playback.

CD / VCD disc:

While playing back a CD, this unit can repeatedly play back a specific section.
While in the Playback mode, press the Repeat A-B button to define where you want the section to start. Press the Repeat
A-B button again to define where you would like the section to end, the unit will then play the selected area continuously.
To cancel A-B Repeat mode, press the A-B button again until the icon disappear on screen.

Random Playback

Press the RANDOM button once and “RANDOM” will appear on the TV screen. Press the PLAY (u) button and the unit will
play all the tracks back in random order. After 20 tracks have been randomly played, the unit will automatically stop
playing and enter the Stop mode. To cancel Shuffle, press the RANDOM button a second time “RANDOM OFF” will shown
on the TV screen.
Note: When playing CD, MP3, or others audio media disc, you can press the “SCREEN ON / OFF” button, to turn off the
TFT screen temporary, it will save more power when using rechargable battery for playing.

IMPORT ANT

When the “xxxxx” symbol appears while pressing a button, this means that the corresponding function cannot be
performed either on the disc inserted, or in the selected mode.

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Basic operation (continue)

Programmed Playback (DVD/CD/VCD)

Note: MP3 discs does not support this function.
This unit has a 20 track programmable memory that allows you to program up to 20 tracks on any disc for playback in
any desired order. You may program 20 different tracks or you may also program certain tracks to play more than once.
To perform programmed playback, proceed as follows:

1. While in the Stop mode, press the PROGRAM button, the Program menu will appear on the TV screen.

2. Press the Numeric buttons to input 2 numbers for each program track : one for title, one for chapter. After input 2
numbers, the cursor will automatically jump to the next program track for input another numbers.

3. Repeat step 2 until all desired title & chapters have been programmed (up to 20). You can repeat a title & chapter more
than once if desired.

4. Press the (5,6,3,4) button to select “ START ” position.

5. Press the PLAY (u) button to begin programmed playback.
Playback will begin on the first title/chapter that you programmed and the player will continue to play all of the tracks
that you programmed in the order in which you programmed them.

FOR VCD / CD:
Select the track to be memory by using the Numeric buttons. The unit will automatically go to the next track to allow you
to program.
FOR DVD:
Select the TITLE/CHAPTER to be memory by using the number buttons. The unit will automatically go to the next track
to allow you to program.
Press the STOP (<) button to stop programmed play.

TO CANCEL THE PROGRAM FUNCTION:

To cancel the Program function, press the STOP (<) button twice, or press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

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Advanced Playback mode

Audio menu

Press AUDIO MENU button, you can change the audio language from the one selected at the initial settings to a different
language, if available.

DVD Menu

Press the DVD MENU button, and the Main Menu of the disc will appear. Use the (3,4,5,6) button to select the desired
option, and then press the ENTER button.
This is not available on all discs.

Subtitle Menu

Press the SUBTITLE MENU button to select a subtitle language, and to turn the subtitle menu on /off. This feature is not
available on all discs.

Title Menu

Press the TITLE MENU button and the Title Menu of the disc will appear. Use the (3,4,5,6) button to select the desired
option, and then press the ENTER button.
This is not available on all discs.

Audio Mode (Audio CDs only)

While playing an audio CD (not DVD), you can cycle between the audio modes as follows:
Press the AUDIO MODE button to cycle through the audio modes. The audio modes vary depending on the disc inserted,
but include MONO LEFT, MONO RIGHT, MIX MONO, STEREO, etc. “ DISC NOT SUPPORT ” will appear if the disc does
not support audio mode changing.

3D Sound

• 3D audio post-processing will give a multichannel effect when using only 2 speakers. This only works with discs
encoded with Dolby. Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel audio tracks.

Press the 3D button repeatedly to achieve the highest quality sound. The following surround effects will appear on the TV
screen when you press the 3D button repeatedly:
SURROUND ROCK ² SURROUND POP ² SURROUND LIVE ² SURROUND DANCE ² SURROUND TECHNO ²
SURROUND CLASSIC ² SURROUND SOFT ² SURROUND OFF ² (return 8 )
DO NOT USE the feature if connecting to more than two speakers.
Turn off the TV surround sound and other surround sound effects when using this surround effect.

MUTE

Press the MUTE button once to mute the sound, “ MUTE ” will appear on the TV screen, Press the MUTE button again to
restore the sound.

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Advanced Playback mode (continue)

Bookmark for DVD/ VCD/ CD

Note: MP3 discs does not support this function.
Storing bookmarks in the memory to be viewed is similar to marking your page in a book. You can quickly go to any point
on the disc.

To Program bookmarks:

1. Press the Bookmark button during play appear on the screen.

2. Press the Play(u) button to choose start marking.

3. Press the Bookmark button to leave Bookmark section.

4. Press the Skip (:/9) or Search (7/8) buttons to go to desired Title/Chapter section.

5. Press the Bookmark button to enter Bookmark section again.

6. Press the Navigation button (4) to go to the empty bookmark space.

7. Repeat step 1 to 4 to program remains Bookmark.

To Play Programmed bookmarks:

1. Press the Bookmark button to enter Bookmark section

2. Press the Navigation buttons (3/4) to go to our desired Bookmark position.

3. Press Play(u) button to choose start Bookmark play. The playing time will display on screen.

4. Repeat steps 1 to 2, to play Bookmark.

To Clear Bookmarks:

1. In the bookmark section, press the Clear button to clear the old bookmark marking.

2. Exit the Bookmark section by pressing the Bookmark button. Or press the OPEN/CLOSE button to eject the disc to
clear all programmed bookmarks.

Note: Some discs may not work Bookmark function. Storing, playing, and clearing a bookmark in the memory, up to 12
points can be memorized for each disc.

Zoom Function

Note: MP3 discs does not support this function.
Press ZOOM button (Zoom x2, x3, x4) during normal, slow or still playback mode. This player can magnify a picture and
use Navigation Arrow buttons (5,6,3,4) to select desired part of the zoomed picture.

Viewing from a desired camera angle (Multi-Angle) [DVD]

Some DVD discs may contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a number of different camera angles.
The jacket or case of discs that are recorded with angle will be marked. Example: “xxxxxx”
Note:
The recorded angles differ depending on the disc used.

1. Play the disc that is recorded with angles.

2. Press the ANGLE button, “xxxxxx” appears on the screen.

3. Press the ANGLE button again to choose the desired angle, TV screen will change within one or two seconds.

Display Button

1. Press DISPLAY button to show the elapsed time and remaining time of the playing disc.

2. Each time display button is pressed, the time will change on the screen as follows:

DVD disc:
Title Elapsed ² Title Remain ² Chapter Elapsed ² Chapter Remain ² Display Off ² (return 8)
VCD & CD
Single Elapsed ² Single Remain ² Total Elapsed ² Total Remain ² Display Off ² (return 8 )
MP3
Single Elapsed ² Single Remain ² (return 8 )

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PBC function (VCD 2.0 only)

PBC button: This button switches PBC functions on or off.
Note: MP3 discs does not support this function.

• When playing VCD with PBC functions, You can enjoy simple interactive software on TV screen.

• When playback, there are such functions as track selection, stop, previous/next scene, fast forward/ backward,
return, play/pause and karaoke for you to select.

• PBC functions can be auto run after the disc is loaded and its logo appears on VFD.

• Desired tracks can be selected by pressing numeric buttons when PBC functions are on.

After selected, press ENTER, player will start playing the desired track.

PBC functions allow you to select programs guided by simple interactive software.

DIGEST (DVD and VCD)

Note: MP3 discs does not support this function.

1. Press DIGEST during Playback.

2. Choose digest Type from the “Select Digest Type” Menu.

3. Two types of Digest screens can be summarized from all Digest types from

“Select Digest Type” Menu.

• Playing for “Track digest” (Title digest & Chapter digest)

The screen shows the starting picture of all the tracks on the screen
simultaneously. Input your desired track by Number buttons and press ENTER

to confirm to play from that track onwards.
If the tracks are more than 6, choose (:) to look at the next page.
Choose “EXIT” to leave the track digest screen.
Choose “MENU” to return to “Select Digest Type” Menu.

• Playing for “Disc Interval” (Title Interval & Chapter Interval)

The screen shows the starting picture of all the tracks in 10 minute interval on
the screen simultaneously. Input your desired interval track by number buttons
and press ENTER to confirm to play from that track onwards.

If the track time is more than 50:00, choose (:) to look at the next page.
Choose “EXIT” to leave the disc interval screen.
Choose “MENU” to return to “Select Digest Type” Menu.

DIGEST (CD)

• Playing for CD Scan

1. Press the Play(u) button to start CD playback from track No. 1.

2. Press the DISPLAY button to display the track Elapsed time.

3. Press the DIGEST button to start the CD scan function.
The first 6 seconds of each CD track will display on screen until all CD tracks finish playing the 6-seconds introduction.

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MP3 Basic Operation

MP3 ON SCREEN DIALOGUE BOX FEA TURES

Playback of MP3-Disc

After disc “LOADING” or read memory card, dialog box will
appear on the screen.
The Root/Folder menu and STOP( < ) Mode on screen
button will appear on the screen.
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MP3 Basic Operation (continue)

Playback track on Root.

Press the NAVIGATION ( 5,6 ) button to select your
desired track on the Root, then press PLAY (u) or “EN­TER” button, to start playback, the PLAY (u) indicator
show on screen, and the player will continous playback all
tracks in ROOT, and stop automatically after finished all
tracks.
e.g.:

Playback track in folder.

Press the NAVIGATION (5,6) button to select the folder,
press NAVIGATION (4) button or “ENTER” button to enter
folder.
Note: If had a sub-folder, repeat above procedure to en-

ter the folder.
Press the NAVIGATION (5,6) button to select your de­sired track, then press PLAY (u) or “ENTER” button to
playback, the PLAY (u) indicator show on screen.
The player will continous playback, until finish all tracks in
such folder, the player will stop automatically.
e.g.:

Selecting Folder/Tracks Using the Number Buttons

During playback, press the Numeric buttons corresponding to the track numbers to select your desired track. The unit will
jump to the new track and then press ENTER or PLAY (u) button to playback.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

When playing a MP3 disc, the unit has functions like mute, audio mode, pause / step, previous / next track, and forward
/ reverse.
You may operate as you do with a CD on Basic Operations.

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( TOP PANEL )

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highlights

suchfolder)

(whencursor

highlights

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MP3 Basic Operation (continue)

Select/Back to Folder Menu

When in the folder, or in the sub-folder on screen.
Press the NAVIGATION (3,4) button, or press “ENTER”
button, when the cursor highlights the folderxxxxxxx, the screen will back to previous folder or repeat the procedure to exit
to ROOT.
If cursor is highlights the track or named folder, press the NAVIGATION (3) button, the screen will back to the previous
folder or the Root.
The above functions are also available in PLAY mode.

REPEA T PLAY

To Repeat play a track/file, simply select the track/file as described on the previous page, then press the REPEAT button
once; “REPEAT ONE” will appear on the TV screen and the unit will repeat the selected track/file continuously until the
STOP button is pressed.
To Repeat play all tracks on an MP3 CD, press the REPEAT button a second time; “REPEAT FOLDER” will appear on the
TV screen and the unit will repeat the CD continuously until the STOP button is pressed.
To cancel Repeat play, press the REPEAT button until “FOLDER” appears on the TV screen.

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Initial Setting

1. Press the Setup button to display the Setup Menu.
The screen shown right:

2. Press the “3” or “4” Navigation buttons to move the

Yellow Disc symbol underneath the icons on top of
the TV screen to your desired icon page.

The following icons represent 5 Setup Page:

— General Setup Page

— Speaker Setup Page

— Preference Page

— Video Setup page

— Exit Setup Page

Select a menu icon using the (3,4) buttons. Then Select one of the avaliable options using the (5,6) buttons.
Press the (4) button to access the submenu and use the (5,6) buttons to select an option. Then press ENTER to
confirm your selection. Return to a previous menu using the (3) button. To exit from the menus, press the SETUP
button again or select the ( ) icon and press ENTER.

PAL

General Setup

The setting structure is as follows:

TV DISPLAY

1. Normal/PS

Note: “PS” stand for “Pan Scan” This is selected when the unit is connected with a normal TV.
Wide-Screen images are shown on the screen, but with some parts cut automatically.

2. Normal/LB

Note: “LB” stand for “Letter Box ”
This is selected when the unit is connected with a normal TV.
Wide-screen images are shown on the screen, with black belt on the top and bottom.

3. Wide

This is selected when the unit is connected with a wide - screen TV.

TV TYPE

You may select according to the color system of the TV to be connected.

• Select “NTSC” for a NTSC TV.

• Select “PAL” for a PAL TV.

ANGLE MARK

This only works when there is an angle mark on the disc.

• Select “ON” the screen shows the angle mark when playing a DVD.

• Select “OFF” the angle mark is not shown.

OSD LANG

To change language of setup menu, choose the language using (6,5) buttons and press ENTER to confirm.

• English / Spanish / German / French / Italian

Screen Saver

Start the screen saver, the screen saver image appears
when the unit stops or the image is motionless for approximately 1 minute. This saver can keep the screen from being
damaged.

• ON: Start the screen saver.

• OFF: Remove the screen saver.

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Initial Setting (continue)

Speaker Setup Page

Select Audio setup in the Setup Menu and then Select the Speaker Setup Menu using the (6,5) buttons to navigate
through the menus/screens and press the Enter buton to confirm.
LT/RT: The front speakers are in theatrical LT/RT downmix mode.
Stereo: The front speakers are in Stereo Downmix mode.

Video Setup Page

• Sharpness – To adjust the sharpen or soften picture.
Press the (5or6) buttons to select your desired level. The colour bar appears on the screen. Press ENTER to confirm.

• Brightness– To adjust more shining or darken picture.

• Contrast – To adjust increase or decrease picture contrast.

• Colour – To adjust increase or decrease colour intensity.

• Tint – To adjust increase or decrease the phases of colour.
Press the (3or4) button to move the cursor to increase or decrease the level. Press ENTER to confirm.

Preference Setup Page (Set Up at Stop mode)

• Audio – To change the dialogue language, choose the language using the (6,5) buttons and press ENTER to

• Subtitle – To change the subtitle language, choose the language using the (6,5) buttons and press ENTER to

• Disc menu – To change the language of menu, choose the language using the (6,5) buttons and press ENTER to

• Parental – You can control access to the player and the type of discs your family can watch with the rating

Rating Level: 1 KID SAF ² 2 G ² 3 PG ² 4 PG 13 ² 5 PGR ² 6 R ² 7 NC-17 ² 8 Adult

1. Press the (4)button and then select the rating level using the (6,5) buttons.

2. Press ENTER to enter the Password Verify menu.

3. Enter your four-digit password and press ENTER, if you have not chosen one yet, the factory preset password is

1234.

• Password change– This option allows you to set or change the password.

1. Press the (4)button and then press ENTER to enter the Password Change menu.

2. To change the password, enter the current four-digit password in the “Old Password” column. Then enter the new
password in the “New Password” column. You are then prompted to enter it again in the “Confirmed Password” column
to confirm and press ENTER.

confirm.

confirm.

confirm.

function. There are eight levels of parental conrol.

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Specifications

Power requirements: AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz DC 9V , 2A
Power consumption: 11W / MAX
Signal system: NTSC / PAL
Weight: Player <1kgs, Monitor <0.6kgs
Dimensions: Player 257(L) X 155(W) X 42(H)mm

Monitor 257(L) X 155(W) X 45(H)mm

Operating temperature range: +5°C to +35°C
Operating humidity range: 5 to 90% (no condensation)
Battery charging time: Approximately 4-5 hours
Battery life(Fully charge): 2.5 hours
Discs played:

(1) DVD-VIDEO disc 12cm single-sided, single-layer

12cm single-sided, dual-layer
12cm double-sided, single-layer
8 cm single-sided, single-layer
8 cm single-sided, dual-layer
8 cm double-sided, single-layer

(2) Compact disc 12cm disc

8 cm disc

Video output level: 1 Vp-p
Audio output level: 1 Vrms (1 KHz, 0dB)
Audio signal output characteristics:

Frequency responses:

• DVD (linear audio): 20Hz-20KHz (48KHz sampling)
20Hz-20KHz (96KHz sampling)

• CD audio: 20Hz-20KHz

S/N ratio: 70dB

Wow and flutter: below measurable level
Pickup: Wave length: 655nm

Laser power: CLASS 1

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate.

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Troubleshooting

No power

• Insert the AC power plug securely into the power outlet.

Play fails to start even when PLAY is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately.

• Condensation has formed: wait about 1 to 2 hours to allow the player to dry out.

• This player cannot play a disc other than DVD, Video CD and CD.

• The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning.

• Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side up.

No picture.

• Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.

No sound or Distorted sound.

• Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.

• Ensure that the input setting for the TV and stereo system ate correct.

Picture is distorted during rapid advance or rapid reverse.

• The picture will be somewhat distorted at times: this is normal.

No rapid advance (or rapid reverse play).

• Some discs may have sections which prohibit rapid advance (or rapid reverse.)

No 4:3 (16:9) picture.

• Choose the correct setup “TV SCREEN” item which matches the TV set used.

No operations can be performed with the remote control unit.

• Check the batteries are installed with the correct polarities (+ and –).

• The batteries are exhausted: replace them with new ones.

• Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor and operate.

• Operate the remote control unit at a distance of not more than 7 m from the remote control sensor.

• Remove the obstacles between the remote control unit and remote control sensor.

No key operation (by the main unit and/or the remote control unit) is effective.

• Press POWER to set the player to the standby mode and then back to ON.
Alternatively, press POWER to set the player to the standby mode, disconnect the power plug and then reconnect it. (The
player may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor.)

Play does not start even when title is selected.

• Confirm the RATING LEVEL setting.

Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language is not the disc, the initial settings.

• If the audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language does not exist on the language selected at the initial settings will not be
seen/heard.

No subtitles.

• Subtitles appear only with discs which contain them.

• Subtitles are cleared from the TV monitor, Perform the steps on portion SUBTITLE to display the subtitles.

Alternative audio soundtrack (or subtitle) language fail to be selected.

• An alternative language is not selected with discs which do not contain more than one language.

Angle cannot be changed.

• This function is dependent on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles recorded, these angles may
be recorded for specific scenes only.

The password for rating level has been forgotten.

• Please contact your local sales dealer.

No menu play.

• This function works only for Video CDs with playback control.

When AC-DC adaptor plug-in a while, FULL and CHARGE indicators blink, then CHARGE indicator light on
RED, but rechargeable battery is released.

• It is a system test for recharge circuit, and then the circuit is powered ON, which is not a malfunction.

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Location of features

Top View:

1. LEFT SPEAKER

2. PANEL COVER

3. PANEL SCREEN

4. RIGHT SPEAKER

5. MENU BUTTON

6. ENTER BUTTON

7. UP BUTTON

8. DOWN BUTTON

9. POWER INDICATOR

RIGHT VIEW

10. DC IN JACK

11. POWER SLIDE KNOB

12. PHONES JACK

13. VIDEO JACK

14. AUDIO JACK

15. VOLUME KNOB

Connection

• Plug at the end of the DC cable into the DC OUT jack, then plug the other end into the DC IN jack.

• Use audio cable to connect from DVD PLAYER to LCD MONITOR

• Use Video cable to connect from DVD PLAYER to LCD MONITOR

• Turn on the DVD PLAYER by switch the “LINE SELECT” switch to OUT position.

• Turn on the DVD PLAYER and LCD MONITOR by switch the Power switch to ON position

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Basic operation

• Turn on the unit by switch the “power” switch to ON Position, the power INDICATOR will turn red

• Press the LCD MONITOR MENU button, and the picture window appears on the screen.

NOTE:Picture will appear for 4 to 5 second, and the start disappear.

• Press the ENTER button to select the BRIGHTNESS option, and the corresponding number (1-99) will show from down

below • Press <UP>/<DOWN> to select the corresponding number.

• Press the ENTER button to select the CONTRAST option, and the corresponding number (1-99) will show from down

below • Press <UP>/<DOWN> to select the corresponding number.

• Press the ENTER button to select the SHARPNESS option, and the corresponding number (1-7) will show from down

below • Press <UP>/<DOWN> to select the corresponding number.

• Press the ENTER button to select the COLOR option, and the corresponding number (1-99) will show from down below

• Press <UP>/<DOWN> to select the corresponding number.

• Press the ENTER button to select the HUE option, and the corresponding number (1-99) will show from down below •

Press <UP>/<DOWN> to select the corresponding number.

Installation the LCD monitor to the driver seat.

• Follow the diagrams below how to Take straps and hook over the neck headrest of the driver’s seat as shown. Adjust

the straps tightly so that the unit is secured.

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Disc types you can play:

Audio & Video Disc size 12cm

Audio & Video Disc size 12cm / 8 cm

Audio Disc size 12cm / 8 cm

Note:
Only the above types of discs can be played on this unit.
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, etc. cannot be played.
Some CDR, CDRW disc cannot be played depending on the condition of the player and the disc.
This unit is to be used exclusively with the NTSC or PAL colour system. SECAM system discs
cannot be used with this unit.

Single side, single layer / single side,double layer
PAL and NTSC DVD disc
Playback time 135min/240min max.

SVCD,CD and VCD disc

Playback time 74min. / 24min. max.

CD disc

Playback time 74min. / 24min. max.

DVD disc

DVD discs are divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapter.

Music CD disc

Music CD discs are divided into tracks.

MP3

MP3 is the abbreviation of “MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3” MPEG Audio is a compression specification that
compresses the audio portion only. This image compression method is used in DVD etc. The audio data
has been compressed into about 1/10.

Notes on handling discs

• Do not scratch discs.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight, high humidity, or high temperatures for extended periods of
time.

• Discs should be returned to their cases after use.

• Do not apply paper or write anything on the disc surface.

• Handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the playing surface (glossy side).

• Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the playing surface of the disc with a soft cloth.

Disc Cleaning

Never use chemicals such as aerosol cleaners, benzene, anti-static liquids or any other solvent for
cleaning discs. When cleaning, wipe gentle with a soft damp (water only) cloth from the center to the
edge, avoiding circular motions, which could cause scratches and interference during playback. Wipe
in a straight motion from the centre to the outside of the disc.

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.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132;
licensed for limited viewing uses only.

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