GE GE1100P User Manual
DVD User’s Guide
GE1100P
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do
not expose this DVD player to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
CAUTION: DVD PLAYERS USE A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD
CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.
BE SURE TO OPERATE THE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS
INSTRUCTED.
CAUTIONS
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la
plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusqú au fond.
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and
connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To
prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such
as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for
connections.
FCC NOTE (for U.S.A.):
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.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference--Causing Equipment Regulations.
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE
OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND
DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Note:
This unit can be used only where the power
supply is AC 120 V, 50-60Hz. It cannot be
used elsewhere.
Note:
This DVD player is designed and
manufactured to respond to the Locale
Management Information. If the Locale
number of a DVD disc does not correspond to
the Locale number of this DVD player, this
DVD player cannot play the disc. The Locale
number for this DVD player is Locale #1.
Note:
This device is protected by U.S. patent
numbers 4,631,603 and 4,577,216 and
4,819,098 and other intellectual property
rights. The use of Macrovision’s copy
protection technology in the device must be
authorized by Macrovision and is intended
for home and other limited pay-per-view
uses only, unless otherwise authorized in
writing by Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.
Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of
purchase. Attach it here and record the serial number in case you need it. The
number is located on the back of the player.
Model No.____________________________________________________
Serial No. ____________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ______________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
GE1100P
CLASS 1
LASER
PRODUCT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before You Begin.................................................... 3
A Short Glossary of DVD Terminology....................................... 4
A Quick Tour of the Remote ........................................................ 4
Installing Batteries in the Remote.............................................. 6
Important Battery Information ................................................... 6
Types of Discs that the Player Can Play..................................... 6
Connections............................................................ 7
Jacks and Cables ......................................................................... 8
Choosing a Connection............................................................... 9
DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks ................................ 10
DVD Player + TV with A/V Input Jacks.......................................11
DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital Receiver ............................... 12
DVD Player + TV + VCR .............................................................. 13
Connect the AC Power Cord ..................................................... 14
Setting Up the Menu Languages ............................................. 14
Other Language Options .................................................... 14
Menu System Navigation Tool.................................................. 14
Playing DVDs........................................................ 15
Loading and Playing a DVD...................................................... 16
DVD Playback Features ............................................................. 17
Chapter Scan........................................................................ 17
Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan).................................. 17
Freeze Frame and Frame Advance..................................... 17
Slow Motion Playback (In Freeze Frame Mode)................ 17
Repeating Play ..................................................................... 18
Selecting Specific Scenes on a DVD ........................................ 18
Selecting a Title Number..................................................... 18
Selecting a Chapter Number .............................................. 18
Using the Elapsed Time ...................................................... 19
Selecting a Title Using the TITLE Button ............................ 20
Using a DVD’s Author Menu..................................................... 20
Using the Subtitle Feature........................................................ 21
Changing the Subtitle Language (On the Player) ............. 21
Changing the Audio Language................................................. 22
Changing the Camera Angle .................................................... 22
Using the Marker Feature ......................................................... 22
Storing a Marker During DVD Playback............................. 23
Playing a Marked Part ......................................................... 23
Clearing a Marker ................................................................ 24
Playing Karaoke Discs............................................................... 24
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Playing Audio CDs ................................................ 25
Loading and Playing an Audio CD ........................................... 26
Audio CD Playback Features..................................................... 26
Skipping Tracks .................................................................... 26
Repeating Play ..................................................................... 27
Selecting a Specific Track .................................................... 27
Program Playback................................................................ 28
Deleting Programmed Tracks.............................................. 28
Playing Video CDs ................................................ 29
Loading and Playing a Video CD.............................................. 30
If the Video CD Has Playback Control ...................................... 30
Bypassing Playbac k Control ............................................... 31
Video CD Playback Features ..................................................... 31
Skipping Tracks .................................................................... 31
Repeating Play ..................................................................... 32
Selecting a Specific Track .................................................... 32
Program Playback................................................................ 33
Changing the Audio Channel Output....................................... 33
Program Playback With Playback Control.......................... 34
Deleting Programmed Tracks.............................................. 34
Setting Up the Rating Level...................................................... 36
Unlocking the Rating Level ................................................. 37
Selecting the Initial Audio Language....................................... 37
Selecting the Initial Subtitle Language.................................... 38
Selecting the TV Screen Setting ............................................... 40
Turning the On-Screen Messages
Feature On or Off................................................................. 41
Changing the Menu Language................................................. 42
Reference ............................................................. 46
Front Panel Controls.................................................................. 46
Front Panel Messages............................................................... 46
Front Panel Display ................................................................... 47
Back Panel .................................................................................. 47
Handling Cautions..................................................................... 49
Limited War ranty ....................................................................... 50
Index........................................................................................... 53
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
There’s Always a Catch
Because DVD is a new technology, we recommend
that you take some time right now to read through
this manual and familiarize yourself with the player.
I Know, You Really Want to Get
Going
I know that you’d rather use your DVD player than
read about it, so I’ve divided this manual up into
sections that address how to use each type of disc
that you can play on your player: DVDs, Audio CDs,
and Video CDs. So, you don’t have to read all of the
book at once.
Read the First Two Sections First
The first two sections, “Before You Begin” and
“Connections” include key information to get you
started in the right direction. I suggest that you read
at least these two sections before you do anything;
then you can go back to the sections that discuss the
features as you want to use them.
A Note about the Illustrations
The illustrations in this book are
representational, and in some
instances may not exactly match the
it em represented.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
POWER
PROGRAM INFO
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
MENU TITLE
ANGLE
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ON•OFF
REPEAT
SELECT
REV
SKIP REV
SKIP FWD
FWD
PAUSE
STOP
RETURN SETUP
CLEAR
PLAY
MARKER
A Short Glossary of DVD Terminology
Angles When making a DVD, the studio can incorporate
various camera angles which you can select by using the
ANGLE button on the remote. Note that not all DVDs contain
multiple camera angles.
Author Menu The Author menu is the menu on a disc that
allows you to change settings for that disc. We call it the
“author” menu because its features are “authored” by the
maker of the disc, and may vary from disc to disc.
Chapter Each
(similar to tracks on an audio CD).
Dolby Digital* If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround
decoder, you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the
same DVD movies that provide full 5.1-channel Dolby Digital
soundtracks, as well as from titles with the Dolby Surround
mark.
Title A DVD may contain several different titles, for example
if a disc contains four different movies, each might be
considered a title (and each may have several
it).
Subtitling Because so much information can be stored on a
DVD, many discs may contain foreign language subtitles.
Title
on a DVD can be divided into c hapters
Chapters
within
A Quick Tour of the Remote
(Buttons Listed in Alphabetical Order)
ANGLE Use this button to access various camera angles on a
DVD (if the DVD contains multiple camera angles).
ARROWS Use the arrows to navigate through the menu
system of both the DVD player and the DVD discs. Use SELECT
to choose a highlighted option.
AUDIO Use this button to access various audio streams on a
disc (if the disc contains multiple audio streams).
CLEAR Allows you to clear information, for example to delete
a marker that you have set.
DIGITS (0-9) Use the digit keys to input information such as
chapter numbers, track numbers, or to make selections on some
menu screens.
FWD Allows you to search forward through a disc while it is in
play mode (or slow speed search in pause mode).
* Dolby Digital is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
POWER
PROGRAM INFO
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
MENU TITLE
ANGLE
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ON•OFF
REPEAT
SELECT
REV
SKIP REV
SKIP FWD
FWD
PAUSE
STOP
RETURN SETUP
CLEAR
PLAY
MARKER
INFO Displays information about the disc, such as the
available titles, and lets you choose which title you want to
view.
MARKER Allows you to select (or “mark”) places on a
disc so that you can quickly find them.
MENU Brings up the main menu of the DVD disc. The
information you see will vary from disc to disc, and some
discs may contain no menu at all.
ON•OFF Turns the subtitling feature on and off. To select a
language option for subtitles, you need to use the SUBTITLE
button.
PAUSE Pauses disc play.
PLAY Begins disc play (and closes disc tray, if open).
POWER Turns on power when the unit is in standby
mode; or puts the unit in standby mode when power is on.
PROGRAM Allows you to program the order in which
tracks are played during audio CD playback.
REPEAT Allows you to repeat the play of a Title, Chapter,
or Track.
RETURN While using the on-screen menu system, takes
you to the preceding menu screen.
REV Allows you to search backward through a disc while it
is in play mode (or slow speed search in pause mode).
SELECT Use SELECT to choose a highlighted option.
SETUP Brings up the DVD player’s Setup menu.
SUBTITLE Allows you to temporarily change the
language preference for the subtitle feature.
SKIP FWD Allows you move to the beginning of the next
chapter or track on a disc (in effect, “skipping” the chapter
or track).
SKIP REV Allows you move to the beginning of the
preceding chapter or track on a disc (in effect, “skipping” the
chapter or track).
STOP Stops disc play.
TITLE Allows you to see the Titles that are available on the
current DVD disc (if the disc contains a title menu).
When or appears on-screen, it
indicates an invalid button press.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Installing Batteries in the Remote
1. Open the battery door on the back of the remote.
2. Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and –)
are aligned correctly.
3. Replace the battery door.
Important Battery Information
• If you’re not going to use the remote for a month or more, be
sure to remove the batteries because they can leak and cause
damage.
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to
federal, state, and local regulations.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different
battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all batteries are not
replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an
attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be
recharged.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can
cause skin burns or other personal injury.
BATTERY
BATTERY
Types of Discs that the Player Can Play
This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of
discs, having the corresponding logos:
• Audio CDs
• Video CDs
• DVDs
DO NOT Use CD-R Discs!
The wave length of the pickup of this
DVD player may cause CD-R discs to
be erased. DO NOT play CD-R discs
in this player!
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CONNECTIONS
A Few Things You should Know
Before you connect your DVD player, there are a few
things that you need to know.
Protect Your Components from Power Surges
• Connect all components before plugging any
power cords into the wall outlet.
• Always turn off the DVD player, TV and other
components before you connect or disconnect any
cables.
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or
Interference
• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the
TV’s back panel instead of straight down the
middle after you connect your components.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them
away from the audio/video cables as much as
possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
grounded.
Protect Your Components from Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the
components. Arrange the components so that air
can circulate freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components in a stand.
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components
or other objects on top of the DVD
player. See Safety Information, inside
front cover.
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CONNECTIONS
Jacks and Cables
S-Video Jack and Cable
The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DVD
player. This jack is available on many TVs and is used in
conjunction with audio cables to connect the DVD player to your
TV.
Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables
because the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the
sound.
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo
sound quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video
jack.
S-Video Jack
S-Video jack
These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between
components. The DVD audio/video jacks are color coded (yellow
for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your TV
has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the right (red)
audio jack on the DVD player.
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
You may not need coaxial cables to connect the DVD player to
your TV, but you may need to use coaxial cables to carry the
cable, satellite, or off-air signal to your television.
Optical Cable (for Connecting to a Dolby Digital
Receiver)
If you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cabletype input, you can use the optical cable to connect the DVD
player to that receiver to get the best sound quality.
RF Modulator
If your television has only an RF input jack, you will need to use
an RF modulator (not included) to convert the line output signal
to an RF signal.
Audio/Video jacks
RF Jack
RF jack
Optical jack
CH3
CH4
RF Modulator
A / B
(Front)
RF Out
Audio (L)
Video
(Back)
Ant In
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CONNECTIONS
Choosing a Connection
The following pages show examples of connections commonly
used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components.
Refer to your TV, VCR, or Dolby Digital Receiver owner’s manual
for more information on hooking up your specific components.
DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks .................... 10
If your television only has antenna (RF) inputs, you will need to
get an RF converter in order to connect the DVD player. This
connection gives you a good quality picture and sound.
DVD Player + TV with A/V Input Jacks (and/or S-Video) .. 11
If your television has A/V input jacks use them to connect your
DVD for better quality picture and sound. (For the best quality
picture, use the S-Video input if your television has one.)
DVD Player + Stereo Amplifier/Receiver + TV.............. 12
If your television has an S-Video input, and you have a Dolby
Digital Receiver (with optical-type input jack), use this
connection to get the best quality picture and sound.
DVD Player + TV + VCR................................................ 13
If you want to include a VCR in your connection scheme, this
shows you one possible connection.
Finishing the Connection
After you have connected all of the components, you will need
to attach the power cord, and set the on-screen menu language
(see page 14 for more information).
Don’t Forget to Plug It In
After you’ve connected the
components, don’t forget to plug in
the DVD player.
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CONNECTIONS
DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks
(Good Picture and Sound Quality)
TV
ANT IN
RF
MODULATOR
DVD
PLAYER
Video
Audio (L)
R
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF Out
Ant In
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
To Connect the DVD Player
If you do not have audio/video input jacks on your television,
you need to use an RF modulator, and a splitter.
1. Connect one end of the A/V cables to the Left Audio and the
Video outputs on the DVD player.
2. Connect the other end to the corresponding inputs on the RF
modulator.
3. Connect the off-air antenna or your cable signal to the
antenna input on the RF modulator (if it has one).
4. Connect the output from the modulator to the antenna input
on your television.
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components
or other objects on top of the DVD
player. See Safety Information, inside
front cover.
To Watch DVD
Tune your television to RF modulator output channel (the
modulator should have a CH 3/4 switch to indicate the output
channel).
NOTE:
• You may need to adjust the A/B switch on the RF modulator
to watch television programming.
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Consult the owner’s manuals of the
additional components you are
connecting for more detailed
connection information for those
particular components.
CONNECTIONS
DVD Player + TV with A/V Input Jacks
(Better Picture and Sound Quality)
TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
L R
OR
DVD
PLAYER
R
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
ANT IN
To Connect the DVD Player
1. Connect the left and right audio cables.
2. Connect the video cable (or the S-Video cable if your
television has an S-Video input).
NOTE:
• Your cable or off-air connection to the television should not
be affected by this connection. Connect as you normally
would to your television. (You may need to consult your
television’s owner’s manual for details.)
To Watch DVD
Tune your television to either the Video or S-Video input
channel. Consult your television manual for specific details.
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components
or other objects on top of the DVD
player. See Safety Information, inside
front cover.
Consult the owner’s manuals of the
additional components you are
connecting for more detailed
connection information for those
particular components.
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CONNECTIONS
DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital
Receiver
(Best Picture and Sound Quality)
TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
L R
ANT IN
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
DVD
PLAYER
DOLBY
DIGITAL
RECEIVER
DIGITAL
OUT
DIGITAL
OR
R
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
OR
S-VIDEO
RIGHT
LEFT
To Connect the DVD Player
1. Connect the left and right A/V cables to the Dolby Digital
receiver,
Or
Connect an optical cable to the DIGITAL OUT jack on the
DVD player and to the digital input on a Dolby Digital
receiver.
2. Connect the video cable (or the S-Video cable if your
television has an S-Video input).
Dolby Digital
This format is used when 5.1-channel audio signals are recorded
onto the digital track of film. It provides 5 separate (discrete)
channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common
subwoofer.
To Watch DVD
Tune your television to either the Video or S-Video input channel
for the video output. Use your Dolby Digital receiver for audio
output.
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING
THE DIGITAL OUT JACK!
This player’s Digital Output jack fully
complies with the international
standard governing this type of jack
(IEC 958), and is designed for
connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3)
receiver or Dolby Digital (AC-3)
decoder.
DO NOT use the Digital Output jack
to connect to equipment other than a
Dolby Digital (AC-3) receiver or Dolby
Digital (AC-3) decoder. Such a
connection can create a high level of
noise that may be harmful to your
ears, and could damage headphones
or speakers.
Older digital equipment, some of
which is not fully compliant with IEC
958, is likely to cause this problem.
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components
or other objects on top of the DVD
player. See Safety Information, inside
front cover.
Consult the owner’s manuals of the
additional components you are
connecting for more detailed
connection information for those
particular components.
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CONNECTIONS
DVD Player + TV + VCR
The following is one possible connection if you want to include
a VCR in your connection scheme.
TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
DVD
PLAYER
L R
R
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OR
S-VIDEO
ANT IN
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
VCR
L R
OUT
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
L R
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT
To Connect the DVD Player
1. Connect the left and right audio cables.
2. Connect the video cable (or the S-Video cable if your
television has an S-Video input).
To Connect the VCR
1. Connect the off-air antenna or cable signal to the antenna
input on the VCR.
2. Connect the antenna output on the VCR to the antenna input
on the television.
To Watch DVD
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components
or other objects on top of the DVD
player. See Safety Information, inside
front cover.
Tune your television to either the Video or S-Video input channel.
Consult your television manual for specific details.
To Watch VCR
Tune your television to channel 3 or 4 depending on how you
set the CH3/4 switch on the back of the VCR.
Consult the owner’s manuals of the
additional components you are
connecting for more detailed
connection information for those
particular components.
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2nd
1st
CONNECTIONS
Connect the AC Power Cord
After you have connected the components, you need to connect
the AC power cord. Connect the AC power cord to the back of
the DVD player and to an AC power outlet (AC120 V, 50-60 Hz).
Setting Up the Menu Languages
By default, the menu language is set to English. If you want to
change the menu language, go to the Setup menu and select the
“Menu Language” option.
Other Language Options
The Menu Languages feature changes the language only for the
text on the menu screens. There are other language options
available for subtitling and audio.
For more information on these language options, see “Using the
Setup Menu.”
Menu System Navigation Tool
NOTE: Make sure that the plug is fully
seated in the DVD player.
The menu system has an on-screen navigation tool located in
the lower right-hand corner, indicating which arrows you can
press to point to menu options.
The arrows that are lit up represent the arrow buttons on the
remote or front panel that are currently available. When the
crosshair (+) is lit, you can press the SELECT button to select the
option currently highlighted in the menu screen.
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PLAYING DVDS
A New Way of Looking At Things
In this section you learn how to use your DVD player
to play Digital Video Discs (DVDs for short).
As a little up-front information, you should know that
although some of the remote buttons look the same as
those you would use with a VCR or CD player, the
functions work somewhat differently. So, take some
time now to find out how to play DVDs, and then you
can sit back and enjoy all of the features it has to offer
you.
Also Keep In Mind...
In order for some of the player’s features to work, the
DVDs that you use must be encoded by the studios
with specific information. For example, a disc must
contain subtitles in order for the player to show them
to you.
Regional Coding
Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by
region. These regional codes must match in order for
the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will
not play. This player’s regional code is Locale #1.
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