Ferris Industries SKU 319618 User Manual

Slim Progressive Scan

DVD Player

SKU 319618
User’s Guide

Important notice: Please read this manual carefully

WARNING

- TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS
THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or

2) Keep these instructions. pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recep-

3) Heed all warnings. tacles, and the point where they exit from the appa-

4) Follow all instructions. ratus.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

6) Clean only with dry cloth. manufacturer.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in ac- 12) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
cordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. unused for long periods of time.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radia- 13) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser­ tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (in- vicing is required when the apparatus has been dam­ cluding amplifiers) that produce heat. aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or is damaged, has been exposed to rain or moisture,
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong.The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safty.If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, con­ sult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete

outlet.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.

. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
. This product contains a low power laser device. To ensu-

re continued safety, do not remove any cover or attempt
to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all serv­ icing to qualified personnel only.

Care and safety information

Avoid high temperatures, moisture, water and dust. Do not expose
the system, batteries or discs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive
heat (caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight). Always
keep the disc tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.

Avoid condensation problem

The lens may cloud over when the player is suddenly moved from
cold to warm surroundings. Making it impossible to play a disc.
Leave the player in the warm environment until the moisture
evaporates.

FCC RADIA TION NORM

FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) rules.

FCC Compliance Statement

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against frequency interference in residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed or used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
n Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected to.

CAUTION!

The Federal Communications Commission warns the user that changes or modifications to the unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

Important Safeguards and Precautions

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Power Cord Protection

To avoid the unit from malfunctioning, 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 any heating appliances.

• Never put any heavy objects 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 the tempera-

ture inside the unit from rising to dangerous levels. 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 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.

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 if the
DVD player is left on. This is not a malfunction of the unit or the
TV. To watch a TV broadcast, turn off the DVD player.

Service

• Do not attempt to service the unit yourself.

• Please refer any service to qualified technicians.

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 in your country.

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.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

Nonuse Periods

• When the unit is not being used, make sure to keep the unit

turned off.

• When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be

unplugged from the household AC outlet.

Disc Tray

• Do not put any foreign objects on or in the disc tray.

• Do not push down on or place your fingers or hand in the disc

tray.

Stacking

• Place the unit in a horizontal position and do not place anything

heavy on top of it.

Condensation

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

• Immediately after a heater has been turned on near the unit.

• 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. If this
happens, remove power and place the unit at a well ventilated
area and let the moisture to evaporate before using the unit again.

Recommended Measures for Optimum Picture Excellence

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 quality. At the worst, 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.

Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.

CAUTION

"VENTILA TION SHOULD NOT BE IMPEDED BY COVERING THE
VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH ITEMS SUCH AS NEWSPAPER,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, ETC."

"NO OPEN FLAME SOURCES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES,
SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE APP ARATUS."

"DO NOT EXPOSE THE APPARATUS TO MOISTURE, LIQUID, OR
SPLASHING OF LIQUIDS. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED
WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS V ASES, ON THE APPARATUS."

On adjusting volume

• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion of music

or movie with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you
do, the speakers may become damaged when a peak level
portion is played.

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General Information

Table of Contents

Features....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

DVD Region Code......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Glossary of Disc Terms................................................................................................................................................................ 6

System Notes ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Notes on Using Discs ................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control...................................................................................................................................... 7

Remote Control

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

Function Overview

Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Back Panel ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Connections

Connecting Your DVD Player to Your TV ..................................................................................................................................... 10

Basic Setup

Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

System Setup............................................................................................................................................................................... 11-12

Language Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12-13

Audio Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................. 13-14

Video Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................. 14-15

Playing Discs

General Operation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Basic Playback ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15-16

Playing MP3/JPEG Picture Discs ................................................................................................................................................... 16

Using the Menu for DVD............................................................................................................................................................... 17

Checking the Information .............................................................................................................................................................. 17

Program Play ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18

Special Functions

Picture Zooming............................................................................................................................................................................ 19

Selecting a Subtitle Language ...................................................................................................................................................... 19

Selecting the Audio Language...................................................................................................................................................... 19

Angle Selection ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 20

Specifications ................................................................................................................. 21

Warranties ....................................................................................................................... 22

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Features

General Information

• Stereo audio out.

• Compatible with DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, MP3,
CD-R, CD-RW, JPEG, Kodak.

• OSD menu display.

• Full function remote control.

Glossary of Disc Terms

• Title (DVD)

The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a
movie, etc., for a picture piece on a video software; or an album,
etc., for a music piece on an audio software. Each title is as­signed a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

DVD Region Code

DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers which dic­tate the region (printed on the rear panel). If the region number does
not match the region number in your DVD player, you will not be able
to play the disc. If you try to play the DVD, the message WRONG
REGION will appear on the OSD.

The region number for this DVD player is 1.

Discs That Can be Played

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DVD discs
Multi-titles. Titles may be subdivided
into chapters.

Audio CDs and MP3

•

Discs are divided into tracks.

Note

• You cannot play CD-G, CD-EXTRA, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and

USB+HUB discs.

• You cannot play illegally produced discs.

• You cannot play scratched discs.

• Discs that are dusty, soiled or marked with fingerprints will not

play properly, if at all.

• Chapter (DVD)

Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles.
A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is as­signed a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you
want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

System Notes

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the system.

You can also use the controls on the remote control if they have
the same or similar names as those on the system.

• The types of functions and operations that can be used for a par-

ticular 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, “INVALID KEY” may appear on the screen.

This indicates that the operation described in this Operations
Manual is not permitted for the current disc.

• The drawings about the TV screen and front panel display used in

this Operations Manual are purely for the purposes of explana­tion, the actual displays may differ slightly from what is shown
here.

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General Information(continued)

Notes on Using Discs

Disc handling precautions

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch

the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the glue
completely before using the disc.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as

hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as a
considerable rise in temperature will adversely affect the disc.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing

implements.

• Be careful not to drop, bend, or crack the disc.

Accessories

Check that the following items came with your DVD Player:

• Video/Audio Cable x1

• Remote Control x1

• AAA batteries x2

• User’s Manual

Installing Batteries in the Remote
Control

1. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote.

2. Insert two AAA batteries, making sure that the polarities (+ and -)
are aligned correctly.

3. Replace the battery cover.

You can control the system using the supplied remote. When using
the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel of this
system.

Disc cleaning precautions

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc

from the center outward.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially avail-

able cleaners or antistatic spray intended for vinyl LPs.

Disc playing precautions

• Do not place more than one disc in the disc tray at a time.

• Do not place the disc wrong side up in the tray.

• Do not try to close the disc tray when the disc is not placed

properly in the tray.

If remote doesn’t operate properly:

•

Check that the batteries were installed according to the
proper polarity.

Check that the batteries are not dead. Always replace both

•

batteries at the same time with fresh, new batteries.

• Check if the remote sensor is blocked by an object.

NOTE:

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one, always replace the

batteries at the same time using fresh, new batteries.

• Do not drop any foreign objects into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting
apparatuses, doing so may cause the remote to malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid any possible damage from battery
leakage and/or erosion.

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