Daewoo DV-500 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
DV-500
DVD PLAYER
HELPLINE NUMBER
0870 100 2525
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .... 2
FEATURES............................................. 5
ABOUT DISC ......................................... 6
BEFORE OPERATION............................. 8
PREP ARATIONS BEFORE OPERATION. 10
Front Panel..................................................... 10
Rear Panel...................................................... 11
VFD................................................................. 12
Names and Layout of Remote Controls ......... 13
CONNECTIONS ................................... 14
BASIC OPERATIONS............................ 15
Play Discs ....................................................... 15
System Setting................................................ 16
V-Mode .......................................................... 16
Display............................................................ 16
Fast Play......................................................... 17
Slow Play........................................................17
Pause/ Step..................................................... 17
Select Audio Language...................................18
Select Channels.............................................. 18
Selecting 3D Audio......................................... 18
PLAYING A DESIRED SCENE............... 19
To skip scenes in a disc................................... 19
Directly moving to a desired title (DVD) ......... 19
Playing a disc containing MP3 files................ 20
Repeat Play .................................................... 20
Repeating a defined period from A to B......... 21
Select a Subtitle Language............................. 21
Searching.........................................................22
PLAY DISCS IN VARIOUS WAYS..........23
Select Angle.................................................... 23
Zoom Play....................................................... 23
Book Mark...................................................... 23
Program Play (DVD)........................................ 24
Program Play (CD).......................................... 24
Digest Play (DVD)........................................... 25
Digest Play (CD).............................................. 25
Play MP3 or PIC-CD Disc ................................ 26
FUNCTION SETTING ........................... 27
Menu Setting..................................................27
General Setup................................................. 28
Dolby Digital Setup......................................... 29
Preference Setup ............................................30
OTHERS............................................... 31
Tone Control................................................... 31
Troubleshooting ............................................. 32
Technical Specifications.................................. 33
T ABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECA UTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and servicing
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
• LASER This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product please
read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require
maintenance, contact an authorized service location - see service procedure.
Use of control adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser
radiation when open and interlocks defeated.
DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM.
• DANGER Visible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
• CAUTION Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the
Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION: Any changes or modification in construction of this device which are not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
MACROVISION
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure
personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or
fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will
protect you if you observe the following procedures for
installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized
and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the
user.
1 READ INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the unit is operated.
2 RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
3 HEED WARNINGS
All warnings on the unit and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5 CLEANING
Unplug this unit 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 unless recommended by the
unit’s manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7 WATER AND MOISTURE
Do not use this unit near water- for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
8 ACCESSORIES
Do not place this unit on
an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table.
The unit may fall, causing
serious injury to a child
or adult as well as serious
damage to the unit. Use
this unit only with a cart,
stand , tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.
8A
A unit and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the video product and cart combination to
overturn.
9 VENTILATION
Slots and openings in the case are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to
protect it from overheating. These openings must not be
blocked or covered. These openings must not be blocked
by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This unit should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat radiator. This unit 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.
10 POWER SOURCES
This unit 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 video dealer or local power company. For units
intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
This unit is 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 still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet.To prevent electric shock, do not
use this polarized plug with an extension cord,
receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully
inserted without blade exposure. If you need an
extension cord, use a polarized cord.
12 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 and the point where they exit from the
unit.
13 LIGHTNING
For added protection for this unit 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 unit due to lightning and power
line surges.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(symbol provided by RETAC)
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14 DISC TRAY
Keep your fingers well clear of the disc as it is closing. It
may cause serious personal injury.
15 OVERLOADING
Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16 OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Never push objects of any kind into this unit 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 unit.
17 BURDEN
Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product.
The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and
serious damage to the product.
18 DISC
Do not use a cracked, deformed or repaired disc. These
discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal
injury and product malfunction.
19 SERVICING
Do not attempt to service this unit 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 unit 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 unit.
C. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the unit does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions.
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal
operation.
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
F. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in
performance-this indicates a need for service.
21 REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement parts are required, have the service
technician verify that the replacements he uses have the
same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of
replacements specified by the unit manufacturer can
prevent fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
22 SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks
recommended by the manufacturer to determine that
the unit is in safe 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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FEA TURES
OUTSTANDING SOUND QUALITY
Dolby Digital system developed by Dolby Laboratories and DTS
developed by DTS Inc., features high quality surround sound which can be played
in DVD or CD disc at home, to reproduce high quality sound effects.
HIGH DEFINITION
The unit adopts MPEG2 coding format and brings the high horizontal resolution.
UNIQUE FUNCTIONS
Multi-angle and multi-language bring unique trick functions.
Parent lock makes it easy to control the content of discs.
SCREEN
Ordinary screen and wide screen (16:9) are available.
COMPATIBILITY
The unit can play DVD discs, and is compatible with CD, CD-R, CD-RW, PIC-CD and
MP3 discs.
ZOOM
It can enlarge pictures or reduce pictures.
MULTI-FUNCTIONS
Fast forward, fast reverse, forward and reverse slow, frame play, repeat play and
program play.
TIME SEARCH
It can search a specific part on a disc, especially good for watching fiction movies.
RESUME PLAY
It can memorize the position where the disc is stopped and resume playback.
VIDEO OUTPUT
Standard video, S-video, RGB signal output mode.
AUDIO OUTPUT
Analog audio output, coaxial and optical digital audio output, can be connected
with the appropriate amplifier to enjoy high-quality sound effects.
KARAOKE
Microphone input, KARAOKE channel selection.
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ABOUT DISC
PRINCIPLES FOR WRITING
PLAYABLE DISCS
This manual mainly introduces how to use buttons on the remote control.
You may operate the unit if the buttons on the unit have the same or similar names
as or to those on the remote control.
• DVD and Audio CD
Disc type Playable Restriction
DVD Possible Region number 2 or Region number All
CD Possible PCM or DTS digital out
CD-G Possible Only Audio playback
CD-ROM Possible MP3 File
CD-R Possible CD/CD-ROM (MP3 File)
CD-RW Possible CD/CD-ROM (MP3 File)
DVD-R Possible DVD Video
DVD-ROM Impossible DVD Video
DVD-RAM Impossible
DVD+RW Impossible
DVD-RW Impossible
Photo CD possible
TITLE
The images or music of a DVD are divided into some units, among which title is the
biggest one.
When playing a DVD, the movie is the title.
When playing a CD, the combined tracks make up the title.
CHAPTER
It is smaller than title among the units of a DVD. A title is made up of several
chapters , and each chapter has a number for search. But some discs may not
have numbered chapters.
STRUCTURE OF DVD STRUCTURE OF CD
DISC
TITLE
CHAPTER
DISC
TRACK
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TRACK
In a CD, each track has a number to enable search functions.
ABOUT DISC
REGION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management
information that is recorded on a DVD disc. The region number of this player is
“2”. If the region number described on the DVD discs does not correspond to the
Region number of this player, the player will not play this disc. This player will
play DVD discs made for “ALL” regions. Therefore, this player will play DVD discs
marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”.
(Region 2) (Region ALL)
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SCENE
The menu pictures, motion and motionless pictures of a CD can be divided into some
parts, these parts are scenes. Each scene has a number for search.
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SECURITY
BEFORE OPERA TION
• Before operation, check if the voltage of the unit is in line with the local voltage.
• Hold the plug to disconnect it from the mains outlet. Do not pull the power cord.
• When the plug of the unit is connected to the mains outlet , the unit will be still
connected to AC even if the power is turned off.
• Disconnect the plug as soon as liquid or objects enter the unit. The unit can not be
used until being checked by experts.
• Do not open the cabinet as laser rays employed by the unit may damage eyes. Any
servicing should be done by qualified service personnel.
PLACEMENT
• Put the unit where ventilation is good enough to prevent overheating.
• Never put the unit in direct sunlight or near heat sources.
• Put the unit horizontally, never put any heavy object on the unit.
• To protect the pickup, do not put the unit where there is dust. If there is dust on
the pickup, use a cleaning disc to clean it. Paying particular attention to the
operating instructions of the cleaning disc.
CONDENSATION
Moisture will appear on the pickup lens in the following cases:
• The unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place.
• The unit is put in a room with a heater, or in cold air from an air-conditioner.
• Using the unit in a humid place. In these cases, the unit can not work. Unload the
disc and leave the unit on for about one hour to evaporate the moisture.
CLEANING
• Use a soft cloth with a little neutral detergent to wipe the cabinet, panel and
controls.
Never use abrasive paper, polishing powder, solvent like alcohol or gasoline.
HANDLING DISC
CLEANING DISC
•To keep the disc clean, do not touch the playsides of the disc.
•Do not attach paper or tape to the disc.
•Keep the disc away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
•Store the disc in a disc case after playback.
•Before playback, wipe the disc outward from the centre with clean cloth.
•Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available
cleaners or antistatic spray.
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BEFORE OPERATION
CHECK ACCESSORIES
USE REMOTE CONTROL
Check if you have all the accessories after the carton is opened.
Check if you have all the accessories after the carton is opened.
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two AAA batteries, make sure to match "+" and "-" of the batteries to
the marks in the battery compartment.
3 Close the battery compartment.
4 Point the remote control at the remote sensor.
Remote control
AAA batteries
Video/Audio cord
Owner’s manual
Scart Lead
1. Batteries can last for about 6 months generally. Change the batteries of that does not
work.
2. If the remote control is not used for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent battery
leakage.
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FRONT PANEL
PREP ARATIONS BEFORE OPERATION
! STANDBY/ON button
To switch the unit On or standby when connected to AC power outlet
@ TRAY DOOR
Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open it.
# DISPLAY
Displays operation status
$ PLAY button
To play the loaded disc. Press this button to go to the preferred item when the menu is
displayed on the TV screen.
% PAUSE button
Press this button in playback mode, the picture stops. This machine enters the playback
pause mode.
^ ■ STOPbutton
&
■
œœ One Chapter/Track backward button
To skip back from the status.
* √√
■
One Chapter/Track forward button
To skip forward to the status.
( Microphone Level adjustment knob
) Microphone Jack
1 OPEN/CLOSE button
To open or close the disc tray.
2 Remote Sensor
! @ # $ % ^ & *
( ) 1 2
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PREPARATIONS BEFORE OPERATION
REAR PANEL
! AUDIO OUT (L/R TRACK)
Two phono sockets for analogue 2 Channel audio in order to a TV or stereo amplifier.
@ VIDEO OUT
Connects composite video signal to input AV or PHONO sockets of TV or monitor to
achieve high fidelity colour reproduction.
# EURO AV JACK
If VIDEO OUT phono is not utilized, the SCART socket can be used to connect to a TV set,
monitor or VCR.
$ POWER SUPPLY SOCKET WIRE
Creates POWER between wall outlet and the unit.
% DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT
Connects digital audio under play mode into an AV amplifier or a receiver equipped with
digital audio decoder for you to enjoy the theatre-quality sound in your home.
^ S-VIDEO OUTPUT
Connects to TV or monitor equipped with S-VIDEO input. In order to achieve a sharper
and cleaner picture than that when connected via VIDEO OUT (composite video).
& DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL OUT
Connects digital audio under play mode into an AV amplifier or a receiver equipped with
digital audio decoder for you to enjoy the theatre-quality sound in your home.
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