Goodmans GDVD148HDMI, GDVD148HDMIB, GDVD151HDMI, GDVD169HDMI User Guide

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

High Definition DVD player

This Instruction manual covers the following models:

Model: GDVD148HDMIB

Model:GDVD151HDMI

Model: GDVD169HDMI

Model: GDVD148HDMI

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Safety information

CAUTION:

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER IS ACLASS1LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.

WHEN THIS DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER IS PLUGGED TO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYESCLOSETO THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS PLAYER.

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.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER -SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowheadsymbol, 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 anequilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAU T ION:

1.Donotoperatethesysteminanenclosedcabinetandallowabout10cm(4inches)offreespaceallaroundthereceiver for adequateventilation.

2.Nonakedflamesources,suchaslightedcandles,shouldbeplacedontheapparatus.

3.Attentionshouldbedrawntotheenvironmentalaspectsofbatterydisposal.

4.Apparatusshallnottobeexposedtodrippingorsplashingandnoobjectsfilledwithliquids,suchasvases,shallbeplacedon theapparatus.

This symbolis known as the Crossed-out Wheelie Bin Symbol . When this symbolis marked on a product,it means that the product should not be disposed of with your general household waste. Only discard electrical/electronic items in separate collection schemes which cater for the recovery and recycling of the materials contained within. Your co-operation is vital to ensure the success ofthese schemes and for the protection of the environment.

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Important safeguards

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.   Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.All rights reserved. 

For you own safety read following instructions carefully before attempting to connect this clock radio to the mains . Main Supply:230V, 50Hz ,AC only This unit is designed to operate on a 230V,50Hz supply only. Connecting it to other power sources may damage it. Ensure that the supply corresponds to the information on the rating tabel on the bottom of the unit. This component system may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a non-rewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover becomes lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement , available from the manufacturer, is obtained. It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the colour marking on the base of the plug. If the plug needs to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket or becomes damaged. It should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below. The plug must then be disposed of safety, as insertion into a 13A socket is likely to cause an electricity hazard.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains plug should be connected as shown in the diagram. The colours of the wires in the mains lead of the unit may not correspond with coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug. Connect them as follows : The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter"N" or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter "L" or coloured red. There should be no connection to the earth terminal of your plug. If a 13Amp(BS 1363) Plug is used, a 3 Amp Fuse must be fitted , or if any other type of Plug is used a 3 Amp or 5 Amp Fuse must be fitted, either in the Plug or Adaptor , or on the Distribution Board.

BLUE (NEUTRAL)

OUTER SLEEVE

CORD GRIP

FUSE

BROWN (LIVE)

This symbol means thatthis unit is double insulated. An earth connection isnot required.

DANGER LASER SAFETY

CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE, INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED , AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, disconnect from the mains before removing cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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Important notes

To achieve the utmost enjoyment and performance, please read this manually carefully before attempting to operate the unit in order

to became familiar with its features, and assure you years of faithful , trouble free performance and listening pleasure.

Important Notes

Keep instructions the safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Avoid installing the unit in locations described below : Exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric heaters. On top of other stereo equipment that radiate too much heat. Places lacking ventilation or dusty places. Places subject to constant vibration. Humid or moist places. Make sure not to obstruct the ventilation opening. Operate turning controls and switches as instructed in the manual. Before turning on the power for the first time, make certain the power cord is properly installed. Store your tapes or CD in a cool area to avoid damage from heat.

For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer any servicing to qualified personal.

Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of the unit; there are no user serviceable parts inside , refer all serving to qualified service personal.

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER -SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE

Conductor dangerous voltage, that may be of sufficient magnitude to institute a risk of electric shock to persons is present within this product's enclosure.

ATTENTION

The owner's manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions, for your safety. It is necessary to refer to the manual.

WARNING :

Note :

This unit will become warm when used for a long period of time . This is normal and does not indicate a problem with the unit.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD , DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.

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Important notes

Hearing is very important to you and to us so please take care when operating this equipment . It is strongly recommended that you follow the listed guidelines in order to prevent possible damage or loss of hearing.

ESTABLISH A SAFE SOUND LEVEL

Over time your hearing will adapt to continuous loud sounds and will give the impression that the volume has in fact been reduced. What seems normal to you may in fact that be harmful . To guard against this set the volume at a low level.

Slowly increase the level until you can hear comfortably and clearly and without distortion.

Damage to your hearing is accumulative and is irreversible.

Any ringing or discomfort in the ears indicates that the volume is maybe too loud.

BEFORE YOUR HEARING ADAPTS

Once you have established a comfortable listening level,

The following list of typical sound levels may assist you in recognising just how loud you have set the volume level.

DECIBEL

Level(dB) Example

dB Quiet library , soft whisper.

dB Living room, fridge freezer bedroom away from traffic.

dB Normal conservation, quiet office, light traffic.

dB Electric sewing machine.

dB Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant.

THE FOLLOWING NOISE CAN BE HARMFUL UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

dB Average city traffic , alarm clock buzzer at 2 feet, food mixer.

dB Motorcycle heavy goods vehicle, petrol lawn mower.

100

dB Pneumatic drill, chair saw, garbage truck, discotheque/night club.

120

dB Rock band concert, thunderclap fast train passing by.

PERMANENT LOSS OF HEARING

140dB THRESHOLD OF PAIN GUNSHOT 2 feet away, plane taking off.

DO NOT INCREASE THE SOUND LEVEL FURTHER.

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Table of Contents

Getting started:

Safety information............................................................................................................................................................................1

Important safeguards......................................................................................................................................................................2

Important notes...............................................................................................................................................................................3,4

General Information

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

Notes on disc ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7

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

Installing batteries in the remote control ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Location of Controls

Remote control ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Controls and functions ................................................................................................................................................................. 9, 10

Connections for 2.0CH

Basic connection..............................................................................................................................................................................11,12

Audio connections............................................................................................................................................................................13

Connections for 5.1CH

Basic connection...............................................................................................................................................................................14,15

Audio connections.............................................................................................................................................................................16

Basic SETUP

Using the SETUP menus ............................................................................................................................................................... 17

Setting the picture ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17

General setting ............................................................................................................................................................................. 18

Setting the audio ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Setting the speaker ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Setting the language ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Setting the controls ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20, 21

Defaults........................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Speaker setup for 5.1CH................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Playing Discs

Basic playback ............................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Slow/Fast/Zooming ...................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Changing subtitle language .......................................................................................................................................................... 25

Display status during playback ..................................................................................................................................................... 25

Program play ................................................................................................................................................................................ 26

Angle selection.................................................................................................................................................................................26

Repeat viewing / A-B repeat play / KODAK PICTURE DISCS & JPEG DISCS...........................................................................................27

FOR REFERENCE:

Definition of terms.............................................................................................................................................................................28

Specifications...................................................................................................................................................................................28

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................................29

Disc handing and maintenance.........................................................................................................................................................30

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General Information

Features

• 2.0CH / 5.1CH digital audio out.

• Conforming DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, MP3, CD-R, CD-RW, JEPG, Kodak.

• OSD menu display.

• Full function of remote control.

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 OSD.

The region number for this DVD player is 2.

Disc can be playbacked

•

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

Audio CDs and MP3

•

Disc 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.

• You cannot play disc that are dusty, soiled or marked with fin-

gerprints.

Glossary of disc terms

• Title (DVD)

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

• 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.

Conventions about this manual

• 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, the “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 are shown here.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT A SCART CABLE AND HDMI CABLE AT THE SAME TIME TO A TV. ONLY USE EITHER A SCART OR HDMI CABLE TO THIS PLAYER. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS

WILL RESULT IN NO PICTURE SHOWING ON THE TV.

HDMI CABLES ARE AVAILABLE FROM MOST TV / HIFI RETAIL OUTLETS.

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General Information(continued)

Notes on disc

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 sources such as hot

air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

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

utensils.

• Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.

Install Batteries in the Remote Control

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

2. Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the battery polarity (+ and -) are aligned correctly.

3. Replace the battery cover.

You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two batteries by matching the + and - on the batteries. 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 to out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commerically

avaiable cleaners or anti-static spray intended for viny1 LPs.

Disc installing precautions

• Do not install more than one disc on disc tray.

• Do not place the disc on the tray up-side down.

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

properly.

Accessories

Check that you have the following items:

• RCA cable (x1)

• Remote control (x1)

• AAA batteries (x2) Owner’s manual (x1) you are reading it

•

If remote doesn’t operate properly: Check the polarity (+,-) of the batteries (Dry-Cell).

•

Check if the batteries are drained.

•

Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.

•

Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.

•

Note

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

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particu-

larly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting

apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you will not use the remote for an extended period of time,

remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

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Remote Control

Remote control

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5. FAST REVERSE : press to do fast reverse search.

6. STOP : press to stop playback.

7. TITLE/PBC: Dispaly the title menu if present on the disc (DVD

only) & switch the PBC functions to on or off.

8. DIRECTION BUTTONS : press to select the item you want.

9. SETUP : enter into the SETUP menu.

10. PROGRAM: To program the tracks based on your own order.

11. NUMERIC KEYS: Select the items or settings.

12.HDMI SEL: HDMI selection, by default the resolution is set to

720P. each time this button is pressed SLOWLY the resolution will change.

13.ANGLE: To access various camera angles on DVD.

14. AUDIO : change the audio channels of a DVD if available, or selects stereo, left or right audio channel of a VCD disc.

15. REPEAT: Press to select variations of continuous play.

16. MUTE: Disables or enables sound output.

17.OPEN/CLOSE : open or close the disc tray.

18. NEXT SKIP : skip to next chapter or track.

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1. ON/STANDBY : switch the unit between standby and on mode.

2. PREV SKIP: skip to previous chapter or track.

3. SLOW : select the forward slow speed playback.

19.STEP: press to view playback frame by frame.

20. FAST FORWARD: press to do fast forward search.

21. MENU/RETURN :Display the root menu when playing a DVD &

Return the VCD menu.

22. ENTER : press to enter a command or confirm a selection.

23. DISPLAY : press to show the playing information about the disc

24.CLEAR : press to clear what you select or input.

25. ZOOM : press to enlarge the picture.

26. GOTO : go to the desired starting title,chapter, track or time.

27. SUBTITLE: Access various subtitle language in DVD.

28. A-B: Specifies a section and plays it repeatedly.

4. PLAY/PAUSE : press to start/pause playback.

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Controls and functions

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Front Panel for GDVD148HDMIB/GDVD151HDMI/GDVD148HDMI

1.ON/STANDBY Button To switch between power on and standby mode.

2.EJECT Button To open or close the disc tray.

3.PLAY 4Button To start disc playback.

4.PAUSE ;Button To interrupt disc playback.

5.STOP < Button To stop playback.

6.BACK 9 Button To skip to the previous track.

7.FWD : Button To skip to the next track.

Back Panel for 5.1CH (GDVD151HDMI)

1.AUDIO OUT socket Connects to a TV set or stereo receiver.

2.COAXIAL(DIGITAL OUT) socket Connect to the coaxial AUDIO input of a digital audio equipment.

3.S-VIDEO OUT socket Connect to S-video input of a TV

4.VIDEO OUT socket Connect to video input of a TV.

5.HDMI socket Connect to HDMI input of a TV. Warning do not connect a Scart cable when using the HDMI cable.

6. SCART OUT socket If your TV is not fitted with an HDMI socket. Connect a Scart cable to this socket and the Scart input on your TV. Warning do not connect an HDMI cable when scart cable is being used.

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