Denver DRS-1500 Operation Manual

DVD / MP3 / CD HOME THEATER

DRS-1500

OPERATION MANUAL

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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 to persons.

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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICE­ABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT .

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or slashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

IMPORTANT

Since the CD circuitry may cause interference to other radio tuners nearby, switch this unit off
when not in use or move it away from the affected radio tuner.

DANGER

LASER SAFETY

This unit employs an optical laser beam system in the CD mechanism,
designed with built -in safeguards. Do not attempt to disassemble,
refer to qualified service personnel. Exposure to this invisible laser
light beam may be harmful to the human eye.

THIS IS A CLASS-1 LASER PRODUCT. USE OF CONTROLS, OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI­FIED HEREIN, MA Y RESULT IN HAZARDOUS LASER LIGHT BEAM
EXPOSURE.

INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN
OPEN AND INTER­LOCK FAILED OR DE­FEATED. AVOID DI­RECT EXPOSURE TO
LASER BEAM.

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Getting Started

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instruction
completely and keep this manual for future reference.

Dear customers :
May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this DVD HOME THEATER.
We strongly recommend that you carefully study the operating instructions before operating
the unit.

Main Features

• Front loading DVD / MP3 / CD player.

• Built-in Dolby Digital, Dolby Prologic Decoder.

• Built-in 5.1 Channel Amplifier.

• FM/MW tuner (can preset 20 radio stations) (load impedance : 75 ohm).

• With 5.1 Channel Speaker system (Micro Satellite Speakers x 5, Passive Sub woofer x 1)

•2 Sets audio in (Audio only)

• Surround sound function

• Sleep mode

Standards

Video : NTSC or PAL
Audio : PCM (48 or 96 kHz), 5.1 Channel MPEG layer 2, Dolby AC-3 & dts line out,

3mm Stereo Headphone Jack

Features of audio specifications

– DOLBY Digital 5.1 ch decoding output
– DTS (Digital Theater System) digital output

– Linear PCM output

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* Player is CD-R, CD-RW compatible.

Note: CD-R, CD-RW Discs recorded with writing device can only be used when they are
correctly treated.

Region Management Information

This DVD Player is disigned and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Infor­mation that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number described on the DVD disc does
not correspond to the Region number of this DVD Player, this DVD player cannot play that
disc.

This Region number of this DVD player is .

Disc manintenace

– Before playback, wipe the disc from the center hole toward the outer edge with a clean

cloth.

– Never use bezine, thinner, cleaning fluid, static electricity prevention liquids or any other

solvent.

Note : Dirty disc may cause bad picture.

Audio & Video

Audio

Audio

Disc size 12cm
single side, single layer / single side, double layer
PAL and NTSC DVD disc
Playback time 135min / 240min max.

Disc size 12cm / 8cm
CD disc
Playback time 74min/20min max.

MP3 format disc

Getting Started

Disc types

MP3

Correct

From the center to the edge

Incorrect

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Safety precautions

Warning

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

Warning

Keep the unit away from flower vases, tubs,
sinks, etc. If liquids are spilt into the unit,
serious damage could occur.

Warning

Do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture.

Warning

Do not block ventilation holes of the unit so
that air can circulate freely,

Attention

If smoke, malodor or unrelated noise are
emitted from the unit, turn off the power and
disconnect the AC power cord.

Attention

Touching the unit is dangerous especially if
during thunder.

Attention

When left unused for a long period of time,
the unit should be unplugged from the house­hold AC outlet.

Attention

Be sure to turn the unit off and disconnect the AC
power cord before cleaning the unit surface. If the
surface is dirty, wipe clean with a cloth which has
been dipped in a weak soap and water solution and
wrung out thoroughly, and then wipe again with a
dry cloth.

Note: This unit is a class 1 laser product and uses a visible laser beam which could
cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed. Be sure to operate it correctly as
instructed.

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Getting Started

Battery installation (remote control unit)

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Insert two batteries (AA, R6, UM-3 types) making sure the polarity (+/-) matches the marks
inside the unit.

3. Replace the cover.

– Do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disabssemble,

heat or throw the batteries into the fire.

– Do not mix old and new batteries
Note : Weak batteries can leak and severely damage the re-

mote control unit.

Remote Control Unit

1. Display Button

2. Open/Close Button

3. Numeric Buttons

4. Sleep Button

5. Direction Buttons
( Up  / Down/ Left/ Right)

6. Title Button

7. Memory / Pause Button

8. Subtitle Button

9. Fast Backward Button

10. Angle Button

11. Audio Button

12. Prologic Button

13. Program Button

14. Default

15. Mute Button

16. Shuffle Button

17. Slow Button

18. Repeat Button

19. ST/Mono Button

20. Setup Button

21. Standby Button

22. Zoom Button

23. Enter / Play Button

24. Surround Button

25. Step Button

26. Volume Control

27. Fast Forward Button

28. Stop Button

29. PBC / Menu Button

30. Digest Button

31. Input Button

32. PAL/NTSC/MULTI Button

33. Repeat A – B Button

34. Resume Button

35. Go To Button

36. Next Button

37. EQ Graph Button

38. Previous Button

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Getting Started

System Connection

Warning : Turn off the power and keep AC cord pulled out from the outlet when con­necting the system.

Notes:
Antenna Connection

•To prevent noise pickup, keep the MW loop antenna away from the DVD Receiver and
other component.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.

Speaker System Connection

• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to +
and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack base.

• If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to
avoid excessie output on the speakers.

• Do not disassemble the front cover of supplied speaker.

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VIDEO OUT

FM wire antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

COAXIAL WIRE

optical wire

TV

TO TV SCART

AUDIO IN (1)

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN (2)

AC OUTLET
ON THE WALL

REAR SPEAKER

(RIGHT SURROUND)

REAR SPEAKER

(LEFT SURROUND)

FRONT SPEAKER

(RIGHT SURROUND)

FRONT SPEAKER

(LEFT SURROUND)

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Getting Started

Front Panel Control

(Most of the function can be controlled by remote control unit.)

1. Disc Tray

2. Open/Close Button

3. On/Standby Button

4. Search Down / Tuning –

5. Search Up / Tuning +

6. Skip Backward / CH – Button

7. Skip Forward / CH + Button

8. Stop/Band Button

9. Play/Enter Button

10. Pause/Memory Button

11. Input Button

12. Volume Control

13. Phone Jack

14. Standby / On Indicator

15. Remote Sensor

VFD Display

1. Disc T ype Indicator

2. Play Mode Indicator

3. Lock Indicator

4. Pause Indicator

5. Play Indicator

6. Title Number

7. Chapter Number Indicator

8. ST. Indicator

9. Tuned Indicator

10. 3D Indicator

11. DTS Indicator

12. Sound Mode Indicator

13. KHz/MHz Indicator

14. Speaker Indicator

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MHz

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ST. TUNED 3DCHPTITLE

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