Emerson DTE328 User Manual

DVD Player
with Remote Control

OWNER’ S MANUAL
DTE328

Copyright 2005 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktronics,
Dora the Explorer and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom
International Inc.

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Welcome...…

Warning

Emerson Radio Corp. has produced this audio/video product
under license from Nickelodeon. We have taken great care to
make sure your unit was in perfect working order when it left
our factory.

Thank you for purchasing this Compact Audio/Video System.
This state of the art system includes everything you need
to experience digital video and audio in the comfort of
your own living room. The only thing you need to add is
your own TV. We have designed this system to be easy
to set up, and even easier to use. But please, review this
manual before you operate your system. Have it handy
while you are setting the system up. Keep it available for
future reference in the unlikely event that you encounter
any unexpected problems. The manual begins with a
description of the important controls on the main unit and
the remote. It then explains how to connect your TV, and
how to operate the DVD/CD player. If you follow the
instructions carefully you can have the system up and
operating in less than an hour.

All of the optional system settings have been preset at our
factory for correct operation of the system in North America.
All you have to do is insert a disk, sit back, and enjoy a great
audio/video experience.
Eventually you may want to change some of the optional
settings. A description of all the optional settings, and
instructions for changing them, is found in the second half of
the manual.

This system was designed to provide you with many
years of reliable operation with a minimum of care and
maintenance. Every component in your system was in
perfect working condition when it left our factory. If you
experience any problems with the set up or operation of
this system please review the Trouble Shooting Guide at the
end of this manual before you contact your dealer or the
Emerson Customer Service Department.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel
only.

The AC cord must only be changed at qualified
service facility.

l This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
l The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on

the rear panel.

l This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure

continued safety, do not remove any cover or attempt
to again access to the inside of the product. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel only.

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, 4,577,216,
4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only .

Caution

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.

The rating label and caution marking is located at the bottom
of the unit.

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This symbol is intended to alert the user
of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the applicance.

The symbol for class II (Double insulation)

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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)

Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions carefully. Please note that these are general precautions
and may not pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability to be connected to an outdoor
antenna.

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

The safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS

All warning on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. CLEANING

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.

6. ATTACHMENTS

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product’s manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. WA TER AND MOISTURE

Do not use this product near water- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool.

8. ACCESSORIES

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,

and uneven surface may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. VENTILATION

Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom of 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. This product should never be
placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCES

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instruction.

1 1 . GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

This product is equipped with an 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.

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, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.

13 . LIGHTNING

To protect your product from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning
and power-line surges.

14. POWER LINES

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such powerlines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)

15. OVERLOADING

Do not overload wall outlets and 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 product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the product.

17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge product, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge product, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for grounding electrode.

18. 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.

19. REPLACEMENT PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitution may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.

20. SAFETY CHECK

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that
the product is in proper operating condition.

21. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

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

22. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered

by the operating instructions, as an adjustment of other controls may result on damage and will often require extensive work

by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

23. HEAT

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

24. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)

Any use of the controls or an adjustment to the procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PAR TS INSIDE. PLEASE REFER ANY SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the

FCC NOTICE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

= Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC CAUTION:

To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded cables when connecting to
other devices. Also, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

user's authority to operate the equipment.

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T able of Contents

Warnings and Cautions

Welcome .......................................................................................1

UL Safety Instructions ..............................................................1-3

FCC Notice .....................................................................................4

FCC Caution ...................................................................................4

Basic System Information

Index .............................................................................................5

Location of Controls & Indicators .......................................................6

Location of Jacks and T erminals ........................................................7

Remote Control ...............................................................................8

Important Safeguards and Precautions .............................................9

Features of This System .................................................................10

Important Information Regarding This Manual ....................................10

High Quality Digital Audio ...............................................................10

Compatible with a wide range of DVD Digital Audio Output Formats .10

Locale Management Information .....................................................10

Types of Discs That Can be Played on This System ............................1 1

Notes on Disc Handling ..................................................................12

Installations and Connections

Unpacking ....................................................................................13

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control .......................................13

Protect Your Furniture ...................................................................13

TV and Optical Component Connections ..........................................14

Connecting the AC power Cord ........................................................14

DVD Playback

Basic Play ....................................................................................15

Skipping Chapters or Tracks ...........................................................16

Slow-motion play by remote control only ..........................................16

Selecting Scenes by Chapter Number .............................................16

Selecting a Start Point using the Time Code ......................................17

Selecting Scenes by Title Number ..................................................17

Selecting by Track Number .............................................................17

Repeat Play ..................................................................................18

Repeat sections between two specific points (Repeat A-B) .................18

Random Play ................................................................................18

Program Play ...............................................................................19

Changing the Audio Output Signal Audio CDs ...................................19

CD-R/RW and MP3 playback .........................................................20

Playing MP3 Audio CDs .................................................................20

Selecting a Folder Menu ............................................................20

Picture CD Operation ....................................................................20

Convenient Functions

Changing Audio Soundtrack Language .............................................21

Viewing from another angle ............................................................21

Clearing & Displaying of Subtitles ....................................................21

Changing Subtitle Language ...........................................................22

Selection of Titles ..........................................................................22

Using a DVD Menu ........................................................................22

Audio CD Playback .......................................................................23

Basic Play ....................................................................................23

When the unit is not in use ..............................................................23

Setting and Adjustments

TV Type .......................................................................................24

Screen Saver ................................................................................24

TV System ...................................................................................24

Parental Control: Password ............................................................25

Parental Control: System Set up .....................................................25

Default .........................................................................................25

On Screen Display Language .........................................................25

Audio Language ............................................................................26

Subtitle Language .........................................................................26

Menu Language .............................................................................26

Audio Out .....................................................................................27

Downmix ......................................................................................27

Dynamic Range ............................................................................27

Other Functions

Zoom ...........................................................................................28

Common Procedure ......................................................................28

3D Sound .....................................................................................28

SRND ..........................................................................................28

EQ ..............................................................................................29

Band ............................................................................................29

Key ..............................................................................................29

Bookmark .....................................................................................30

Key Lock ......................................................................................30

Digest ..........................................................................................30

Additional Information

Troubleshooting ................................................................... 31- 32

Contact Customer Service ..............................................................32

Warranty ......................................................................................33

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LOCA TION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

MAIN UNIT (Front View)

1. STANDBY Button
Turns the system on or off. Main Power Switch must

be in the “ON” position.

2. STANDBY LED Indicator
The indicator lights up to indicate standby mode.

3. SKIP REVERSE 9 Button
Skip to previous chapter.

4. INFRA-RED INDICATOR(for remote)

5. SKIP FORWARD : Button
Skip to next chapter.

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6. REMOTE SENSOR
Receives the commands from the Remote Handset.

7. STOP < Button
Stop playing the disc.

8. PAUSE ; Button
Press to pause playback.

9. PLA Y 4 Button
Press to begin playback.

10. DISC COMPARTMENT

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LOCA TION OF JACK AND TERMINALS

MAIN UNIT (Back Panel)

1. AC Power Cord

2. AUDIO OUT L/R Jacks

3. VIDEO OUT Jack

4. COAXIAL DIGIT AL OUT Jack

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REMOTE CONTROL

1. KEY LOCK Button

2. NUMBER 0 TO 9 Button

3. DVD MENU Button

4. AUDIO MODE Button

5. TITLE MENU Button

6. SUBTITLE MENU Button

7. PBC Button

8. 3D Button

9. DISPLAY Button

10. NAVIGATION ( Ù / Ú / < / > ) Button

11. RETURN Button

12. BOOKMARK Button

13. STOP < Button

14. SLOW/R Button

15. PAUSE/STEP Button

16. SEARCH REVERSE 7 Button

17. RANDOM Button

18. MUTE Button

19. REPEAT Button

20. REPEAT A-B Button

21. SEARCH FORWARD 8 Button

22. SKIP FORWARD : Button

23. SKIP REVERSE 9 Button

24. SLOW/F Button

25. PROGRAM Button

26. SEARCH Button

27. ENTER Button

28. PLAY 4 Button

29. SETUP Button

30. ANGLE Button

31. AUDIO MENU Button

32. ZOOM Button

33. CLEAR Button

34. DIGEST Button

35. STANDBY ON/OFF Button

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Important Safeguards and Precautions

Power Cord Protection

To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against
electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the
following:

 Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the

AC power cord.

 Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.
 Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.
 Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in

any way.

Location and Handling

 Air vents are provided in the cabinet to prevent excessive

temperatures inside the unit. Do not place this unit in closed
spaces, cover it, or otherwise block the vents.

 Do not place this unit in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.
 Keep this unit away from strong magnetic objects.
 Do not insert or drop anything into this unit through the

air vents as this could cause serious damage possibly
resulting in fire.

 Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on

this unit. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet,
unplug this unit immediately and contact the retailer or
service center immediately.

 Do not remove the cabinet. Touching parts inside the

cabinet could result in electric shock and / or damage to
the unit.

 Do not use the unit in a car. The operation can not

guaranteed.

Non-Use Periods

 When the unit is not being used, turn the unit off.
 When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should

be unplugged from the household AC outlet.

No Fingers or Other Objects Inside

Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.

Stacking

Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place anything
heavy on it.

Condensation

Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following
conditions:

 Immediately after a heater has been turned on.
 In a steamy or very humid room.
 When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment

to a warm one.

If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly.
In this case, turn on the power and wait about one hour for the
moisture to evaporate.

On Adjusting Volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion with
very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the
speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion is
played.

If There is Noise Interference on the TV While a
Broadcast is Being Received

Depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference
may appear on the TV monitor while you watch a TV broadcast
and the unit is left on. This is not a malfunction of the unit or
the TV . To watch a TV broadcast, turn off the unit.

Service

 Do not attempt to service the unit yourself.
 Please call 1-800-898-9020 for the name of the nearest

service center.

Copyright

Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which
must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of
the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws covering copyright
protection.

Copy protection

This DVD player supports Macrovision copy protection.
On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the
contents of the DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the copy
protection code prevents the videotape copy from playing
normally.

Recommended measures for Optimum Performance

This unit is a precision device that is constructed using
extremely accurate technology. Soiling or friction affecting
the pickup lens or disc drive can impair the image

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n the worst case, neither video nor audio will be played back.
To obtain optimum picture quality, the player should be
checked (cleaning and replacement of some parts) every
1,000 hours. Note that this period varies depending on the
environment (temperature, humidity, dust, etc..) in which the
player is used.

quality.

Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.

Notes:

 Periodically inspect for damage, if damaged properly

repair the DVD player before use.

 Adult supervision recommended.

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Features of This System

 DVD player with Dolby Digital* Audio output.
 Compatible with DVD, MP3, CD-R/RW, KODAK PHOTO CDs and CD discs.
 DVD navigation functions.
 On screen display menu.
 Full function remote control.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ã1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights
reserved.

* "DTS" and "DTS Digital" are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc.

Important Information Regarding This Manual

 The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular disc vary depending on the features of that

disc. In some cases, these functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this Operations
Manual. In this event, follow the instructions given on the screen. This Operations Manual only covers basic disc
operations.

 For some operations, the "INVALID KEY" statement may appear on the screen. This indicates that the operation described in

this Operations Manual is not available on the disc in the player.

 The drawings about the TV screen used in this Operations Manual are purely for the purposes of explanation. The actual displays

may differ slightly from what are shown here.

High Qua l ity Digital Audio

 With the linear PCM sound of 48 kHz /16 bit through 96 kHz / 20 bit, audio quality exceeding that of audio CDs is possible.

Compatible with a wide range of DVD Digital Audio Output Formats

DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audio formats (as of October 1998). The digital audio output jack of this player can
output Dolby Digital*, DTS**, MPEG, and linear PCM digital bitstreams.

Locale Management Information:

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

DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a Surround System different from Dolby Digital that has become a popular
surround sound format for movies, as well as CDs. To be able to enjoy the surround sound of DTS audio, the digital audio
jack of this player needs to be connected to an AV amplifier/receiver or to a DTS decoder. DTS audio is not output from the
L/R audio jacks.

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