Grundig GDP 1600P User Manual

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DVD-PLAYER

GDP 1600P

ENGLISH

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FEATURES

DVD, CD, MP3 compatible CD-R, CD-RW capable

TV format:

PAL / NTSC color system LB/PS screen format select

Video output:

Composite Video output S-Video output Component Video(Y Cb Cr) output

Audio output:

Down-mix stereo output Digital audio output (coaxial) Dolby Digital output DTS Digital output

SAFETY INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

About DVD About the player

Front panel Rear panel Remote control

SYSTEM CONNECTION

System connection figure Connecting to a TV set Connecting to stereo amplifier Connecting to digital amplifier

GETTING STARTED

Play a disc Problem disc message Power management

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DVD features:

Multi Subtitle select Multi Language select Multi Angle select

Other features:

On screen display menu Digital zooming Slow motion Parental control Auto screen saver

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision ,and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited."

The player has built in copyright protection technology that prevents copying from a DVD disc to any media.

If a video recorder is connected to the player, the video output image will be distorted during recording.

FUNCTION BUTTONS

SETUP MENU

GENERAL SETUP AUDIO SETUP DOLBY SETUP VIDEO SETUP PREFERENCE

TROUBLE SHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

11-13

13-17

13-14 14-15 15 15-16

16-17

18-19

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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

: To reduce the risk of fire

CAUTION

and electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back) of the unit. Refer servicing only to qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

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

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

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility, too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operation and using your video product.

Installation

Read and Follow Instructions- All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the video product is operated. Follow all operating instructions.

Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Read all Warnings-Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the

operating instructions.

Polarization- This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug. This plug will fit into the power outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure. If you need an extension cord, use a polarized cord.

Power Sources- This video 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 video dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Overloading- Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can

result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous, They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the cord, and if its appearance indicated damage or deteriorated insulation, have it replaced by your service technician.

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 video product.

Ventilation- Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to

ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not the blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a book case or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer's instructions have been followed.

Attachments- Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

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Water and Moisture- do not use this video product near water for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like. Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear safety certification mark on the accessory itself and should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any

danger and should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

Accessories- Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand,

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tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the video product. Use this video product only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer's or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions and use of a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

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A video product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the video product and cart combination to overturn. Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which 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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Outdoor Antenna Grounding- If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI /NFPA No.70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

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Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer.

Use

Cleaning- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

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Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

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Objects that may touch dangerous voltage points or "short-out" parts could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

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Lightning-For added protection for this video product during 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 video product due to lightning and power line surges.

Service

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Servicing-Do not attempt to service this video product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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Conditions requiring service-unplug this video product from the wall outlet, 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 video product. C. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the video does not operate normally by following the instruction manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation. E. If the video product has been dropped or cabinet has been damaged. F. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.

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Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

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Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition.

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

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

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INTRODUCTION

About DVD

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a digital video medium under the MPEG II format, featuring a variety of revolutionary entertainment capabilities. The MPEG II video compression technology provides capacity for an excellent picture of minimum 500 lines resolution on screen, up to 8 language soundtracks, up to 9 views from different camera angles and up to 32 language subtitles (provided by the DVD disc itself which supports these features).

Disc information

Disc types

Decoding

Method

Capacity

Disc size

Horizontal Resolution

Sub-titles

Sound tracks

Symbol

DVD features symbols

Each DVD disc contains various features depending on production of the disc. Below are some of the symbols representing the features:

Number of Audio Tracks

Number of Subtitles

Angle Indicator

The player has built in copyright protection technology that prevents copying from a DVD disc to any media.

If a video recorder is connected to the player, the video output image will be distorted during recording.

Some features contained in this DVD player are related to the DVD disc's software.

Some features cannot be performed if the disc does not support the feature, or requires special settings.

Check the features printed on the disc's packing or follow the instructions of the Disc's on screen menu.

DVD

Digital / MPEG II

Single-layer / Single side

4.7GB = 2 hr

Single-layer / Double sides

8.5GB = 4 hr

Double-layers / Single side

9.4GB = 4.5 hr

Double-layers / Double sides

17GB = 8 hr

12cm / 8cm

500 lines up

REMARK

L B

16 : 9

Digital

650MB = 74min

12cm / 8cm

Screen Format

Zoom

Select a DVD disc

DVD Region Code

DVD discs and DVD players are manufactured under the worldwide agreed DVD Regional Code System that the player will operate only with corresponding disc of the same Regional Code.

Region code

Region

Canada, USA

Europe (incl. Poland, Romania, The Czech republic), Japan, Middle East (incl. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa)

East Asia (incl. Hong Kong, Taiwan, South

Korea), South-East Asia

Australia, Caribbean, Central & South

America, Mexico, New Zealand

Africa, Former Soviet Union, India, North

Korea, Pakistan, Turkmenistan

China

Maintenance

Precautions for handling and cleaning discs handling discs. To keep a disc clean, do not touch the play side (Non-Label side ) of the disc. Do not attach paper or tape to the disc.

Keep the disc away from direct direct sunlight or heat sources. Store the disc in a disc case after playback. Cleaning discs. Before playback, wipe the disc outwards from the center with clear cloth.

Keep dust from the pickup lens by keeping the disc tray closedafter use. If there is dust on the pickup lens, use a cleaning disc to clean it. Refer to the operating instructions of the cleaning disc you bought.

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INTRODUCTION

1. Power button

2. Disc tray

3. VFD Display

4. Play/pause button

5. Stop button

Composite Video Output

Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr (Component Video Output)

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

GDP1600P

6. Remote control receiver

7. Fast backward search/Skip

8. Fast forward search/Skip forward

9. Eject button

VIDEO

Audio L output

Audio R output

Coaxial Digital Audio output

S-video output

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INTRODUCTION

STANDBY

SUBTITLE

NUMBER KEYS

SETUP

P-SCAN

DISPLAY

ZOOM

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP BUTTON

REPEAT

OPEN/CLOSE

ANGLE

AUDIO

PROG

NAVIGATION KEYPAD

TITLE

MENU SLOW

NEXT BUTTON / FAST FORWARD

PREV BUTTON / FAST BACKWARD

MUTE

Notes

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the player`s infrared sensor during operation. When the sensor is covered or there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor, the sensor cannot receive signals. The sensor may not be able to receive signals properly when it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light (such as a fluorescent or strobe lights). In this case, change the direction of the light or reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.

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DO NOT connect the

AC power socket to the

wall outlet before the system

connection is completed

Connect to the

Digital decofing amplifier

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COAXIAL

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

coaxial output only

SYSTEM CONNECTION

Television Set

Stereo amplifier

This connection is optional for

connecting to a TV set that does

not have AV input jacks.

This connection gives the lowest

System connection figure

qicture quality.

S-Vide

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Pb/Cb Pr/Cr

SYSTEM CONNECTION

Select ONE of the below connections ONLY: Connect the player s audio Left & Right, Composite Video (or S-Video) outputs to the TV`s audio left, right and Video (or S-Video) inputs.

Connect the player's Y, Cb, Cr audio L/R to the TV's Y, Cb, Cr audio L/R as shown in Diag 2 for Progressive Scan. Regarding the VIDEO OUT set up, please refer to the SET UP menu on page 17.

NOTE

Connect ONE of the above options ONLY, to avoid picture interference.

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SYSTEM CONNECTION

Pb/Cb Pr/Cr

NOTE

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Unpack the unit.

Read through this owner`s manual before installation and use. Load batteries into the remote control unit. Connect the system, make sure the connectons are secured. Connect the power plug to the AC power outlet.

Loading batteries to the remote control

Remove the battery compartment cover. Load two AAA (UM-4 or R03) batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that the batteries have been inserted in the correct polarities matching to the symbols +,- marked in the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment cover. When replacing batteries, replace both batteries. Do not mix new and used batteries operating together, otherwise, the operation lifetime will be much shorter than normal. Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a prolonged period of time.

(2xAAA 1.5V batteries)

GETTING STARTED

Switch on the player Press the main power switch on the DVD player. Power on the TV set, and the amplifier if connected.

Set up the system Select the corresponding setting of the TV set (AV1, AV2, S-Video, DVD etc.). For connectional through a RF modulator, select the corresponding channel until the DVD screen appears. If amplifier has been connected, select the corr esponding output mode.

Load a disc Press OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control ( or front panel ) to eject the disc tray. Load a disc, label side up, onto the disc tray and press OPEN/CLOSE button.

Automatic playback The unit will take a few seconds to load the disc`s initial data, display the disc type logo on the left upper corner on screen, and then start playing back automatically.

Normally, when a MP3 disc is loaded, the player

will take longer time to load.

If a DVD disc menu appears on screen

Press PLAY button on the remote (or on the unit)to start playing.

Press the DIRECTION buttons to select the desired feature in the menu. And then press ENTER button to confirm a selection in the menu.

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor of the unit during operation.

Remote sensor

Within approximately 6 meter (20 feet)

If the sensor has been covered or there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor, the sensor will not respond.

The sensor may not able to receive the remote signal when it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light (fluorescent or strobe light). In this case, change the direction of the light or reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.

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GETTING STARTED

Problem disc messages

The following message will display on screen when there is a format problem with the loaded disc:

WRONG REGIONAL DISC

Region code of the disc is not matching to the player`s region code (region 1 to region 6).

WRONG PASSWORD

The rating level of the disc is higher then the rating level setting of the player.

The player will not play the disc.

WRONG DISC

The player is equipped with automatic disc quality detection software. When the played

detects a problem disc or a damaged disc, the player may keep playing the disc at lower

quality or stop playing, depending on the damaged level of the disc.

Production qualities of DVD discs vary, some discs might deviate from the industrial standard. Some incorrectly formatted discs may playback on the player. However, the playback and operational quality of those disc may be substandard.

Power management

If the player will not be in use for a long time, unplug the player for personal safety.

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

To turn the unit on when it is in the standby mode, press the STANDBY button on the remote control.

Multi - Angle / Subtitle / Audio

While playing back a DVD, press ANGLE repeatedly to select the desired camera angle. A DVD may contain up to 9 selectable camera angles.

While playing back a DVD, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select the desired subtitle. A DVD may contain up to 32 selectable subtitles.

While playing back a DVD, press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio sound track. A DVD may contain up to 8 selectable audio sound tracks.

DVD start menus may allow the setup of Angle, Subtitle, and Audio soundtrack selection.

In DVD mode press TIME once and the following will appear.

Title_/12 chapter 00/00

Current title

Total titles

Total chapters

Current chapter

press TIME twice and the following will appear.

Title_/12 Time 0:00:00

Current title

Total titles

Hour

Minute

Second

Selects an item or confirms a setting.

Press STOP to end disc playback. a) If STOP is pressed once, the player will resume play from the interrupted position when PLAY is pressed (the OSD will read PRESTOP). b) If STOP is pressed twice, the player will start playback from the beginning of the disc when PLAY is pressed (the OSD will read STOP).

Previous and Next

Press PREV during playback to return to the start of the current chapter. Each

successive press will skip back one chapter

until the beginning of the disc is reached.

Press NEXT during playback to skip ahead to the next chapter.

Reverse/Fast Forward

Press for two seconds to reverse quickly through the disc. Press repeatedly to change the rate of reverse playback.

Press to fast forward

for two seconds through the disc. Press repeatedly to change the rate of fast forward playback.

Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

The audio is muted during reverse and fast forward playback. Reverse and fast forward will not work during the WARNING section of a DVD.

Some DVDs do not allow search functionality.

Press DISPLAY button.

Shows time and status information on the screen.

Opens and closes the disc tray.

Play/Pause

Press PLAY to start disc playback.

Press PAUSE to suspend playback (still picture). Press STEP on the remote for frame-by-frame playback. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

Press MENU to access the DVD's start menu.

Repeats a disc or selected titles, chapters, or tracks.

In DVD mode .CHAPTER .TITLE .ALL In CD mode .TRACK .ALL

Some DVDs do not allow REPEAT functionality.

Repeat chapter Repeat title Repeat all

Repeat track Repeat all

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FUNCTION BUTTON

Numeric Keypad

(Direct Program access)

Select an item in menu

To use the DVD's start menu or the player's startup menu:

Some DVDs may not have a TITLE function.

Enters numbered choices and selections

on the on-screen menus.

Use the NAVIGATION keypad to change which menu function icons are highlighted (ie, selected).

Press OK to confirm a selection.

Press SLOW for slow-motion playback. The audio is muted when playing in slowmotion. Press SLOW repeatedly to change the rate of slow-motion playback. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

The MUTE function allows you to mute the audio outputs from the DVD player. The Mute button has a toggle action. Press the MUTE button. Mute will be displayed on the TV screen. No sound will be heard.

Press TITLE to return to the beginning of the DVD.

In DVD Mode Press ZOOM repeatedly to change the zoom level. 2X--> 3X--> 4X-->Normal

In JPEG Mode Press ZOOM repeatedly to change the zoom level.

125%-->150%-->200%-->25%-->50%

-->75%-->100%

Press to change the DVD player to interlace Scan and Progressive Scan alternately.

PROGRAM

Program a disc to play back in a defined sequence.

Press PROG to enter the program menu. Make sure the player is not in PBC mode.

In DVD mode

Use the navigation keypad to select a program track. Use the numeric keypad to input title/chapter numbers. Use the "+10" key for numbers greater than 9.

(PLAY) -- Highlight Start and press PLAY or ENTER to start program playback.

(PROG) -- Press PROG to quit the program menu.

Exit Next

In CD mode

Enter only track numbers in CD mode. Use the "+10" key to input numbers greater than 9.

Exit Next

While zoom>100%, use the navigation keypad to move around the magnified picture.

Some DVDs do not allow program setting. Single-track discs cannot be programmed.

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To access the SETUP menu:

Press SETUP on the remote. The menu

SETUP

opens with the General Setup Page highlighted.

FUNCTION BUTTON

GENERAL SETUP

Setup TV screen format, video type and all DVD functions.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- General Setup Page --

Tv Display

Angle Mark

Osd Lang

Captions

Screen Saver

Hdcd

TV Display

Follow the operating instructions stated in DVD menu setup to select the desired option in the following figure.

Eng

Off

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- General Setup Page --

Tv Display

Angle Mark

Osd Lang

Captions

Screen Saver

Hdcd

Press the to select a different menu (Audio

Eng

Off

Setup, Video Setup, Preference Setup, Password Setup, or Exit Setup), or to select a menu item on the current menu, then press ENTER to select a menu item on the current menu, then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

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Press the to return to the previous menu. Press SETUP again, or highlight the X, to exit the Setup menu.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- General Setup Page --

Tv Display

Angle Mark

Osd Lang

Captions

Screen Saver

Hdcd

Normal /Ps

Normal / Lb

Wide

Eng

Off

Irrespective of what screen format you have selected, if your screen displays in 4:3 format, the picture will be shown in that format anyway. For DVDs, the screen format is convertible.

If your screen displays in 4:3 format, when a DVD with wide display format is used, the picture will be flattened.

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FUNCTION BUTTON

Angle mark

When a DVD providing multiple angles is used, the user may select a particular shooting angle. Follow the operating instructions stated in DVD menu setup to select the desired option in the following figure.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- General Setup Page --

Tv Display

Angle Mark

Osd Lang

Captions

Screen Saver

Hdcd

Eng

Off Off

Off

OSD Language

The user can select the whole setup menu and onscreen display language.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- General Setup Page --

Tv Display

Angle Mark

Osd Lang

Captions

Screen Saver

Hdcd

Eng

English

Off

French

German

Off

Screen Saver

Select in System Setup menu to get screen saver setting according to the following figure.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- General Setup Page --

Tv Display

Angle Mark

Osd Lang

Captions

Screen Saver

Hdcd

Eng

Off

HDCD

Selects the sampling frequency of the digital filter. A higher sampling frequency setting will result in better audio quality.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- General Setup Page --

Tv Display

Angle Mark

Osd Lang

Captions

Screen Saver

Hdcd

Eng

Off

44.1K

88.2K

Captions

Follow the operating instructions stated in DVD menu setup to select the desired option in the following figure.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- General Setup Page --

Tv Display

Angle Mark

Osd Lang

Captions

Screen Saver

Hdcd

Eng

Off

Audio SETUP

Press ENTER button on Speaker Setup, the submenu display below:

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Audio Setup Page --

Downmix

Spdif Output

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FUNCTION BUTTON

Downmix

This setting is suitable for films. If you want to enjoy music, the stereo is recommended to select the option.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Speaker Setup Page --

Downmix

Spdif Output

Lt/Rt

Stereo

Spdif Output

Follow the operating instructions stated in DVD menu setup to select the desired option in the following figure.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Speaker Setup Page --

Downmix

Spdif Output

DOLBY SETUP

Spdif Off

Spdif/Raw

Spdif/Pcm

Dynamic

The function is generally used when playing high volume programs at night, in order not to disturb the neighbour. This setting can dynamically lower the volume and still keep the original tone quality. This is the range, measured in decibels, between the loudest and the quietest sound registers in a soundtrack.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Dolby Digital Setup --

Dual Mono

Dynamic

FULL

3 / 4

1 / 2

1 / 4

OFF

VIDEO SETUP

Component

Follow the operation instructions stated in DVD menu setup to select the desired option in the following figure.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Video Setup Page --

Component

Tv Mode

Sharpness

Brightness

Contrast

S-Video

Low

S-Video

Yuv

Dual Mono

If you have Dolby digital output in you amplifier/ decoder, you may select stereo, left, right and mixed sound accordingly.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Dolby Digital Setup --

Dual Mono

Dynamic

Stereo

L-Mono

R-Mono

Mix-Mono

Sharpness

Follow the operation instructions stated in DVD menu setup to select the desired option in the following figure.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Video Setup Page --

Component

Tv Mode

Sharpness

Brightness

Contrast

S -Video

Low

High

Medium

Low

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SETUP MENU (Press SETUP button)

Brightness/Contrast

Follow the operation instructions stated in DVD menu setup to select the desired option in the following figure.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Video Setup Page --

Component

Tv Mode

Sharpness

Brightness

Contrastt

S-Video

Low

PREFERENCE

TV Type

Follow the operation instructions stated in DVD menu setup to select the desired option in the following figure.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Preference Page --

TV Type

Audio

Subtitle

Disc Menu

Parental

Password

Default

This product supports output of various system, including PAL ,Multi (Auto), NTSC.

1. If your TV set has only NTSC or PAL system, the screen will blink and become colourless when a wrong system is selected, In this case, press the N/P button on the Remote control to switch the TV TYPE.

2. For more information of output format, refer to the instructions of your TV set.

Pal

Eng

Multi

Eng

Ntsc

Eng

Audio

Sets the default audio language when a DVD is played (if the DVD supports the selected language).

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Preference Page --

TV Type

Audio

Subtitle

Disc Menu

Parental

Password

Default

English

Pal

French

Eng

Spanish

Eng

Chinese

Eng

Japanese

Korean

Russion

Thai

Subtitle

Sets the default subtitle language when a DVD is played. (if the DVD supports the selected language).

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Preference Page --

TV Type

Audio

Subtitle

Disc Menu

Parental

Password

Default

English

Pal

French

Eng

Spanish

Eng

Chinese

Eng

Japanese

Korean

Russion

Thai

Disc Menu

Sets the default menu language when a DVD is played (if the DVD supports the selected language). This setting applies to the DVD menu and not the player's menus.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Preference Page --

TV Type

Audio

Subtitle

Disc Menu

Parental

Password

Default

English

Pal

French

Eng

Spanish

Eng

Chinese

Eng

Japanese

Korean

Russion

Thai

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SETUP MENU (Press SETUP button)

Parental

Follow the operation instructions stated in DVD menu setup to select the desired option in the following figure.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Preference Page --

TV Type

Audio

Subtitle

Disc Menu

Parental

Password

Default

There are 8 levels of Parental Control, as follows: 1: KID SAF; 2: G; 3: PG; 4: PG13; 5: PGR; 6: R; 7: Nc17; 8: ADULT Level one opens discs to people of all ages.

Level eight is suitable only for adults.

If you want to change the Parental Control setting, enter the level number and then the four digit pass code. The default code is 8888. ( If you are using the player for the first time, there is the code that is needed.)

When the input code has been confirmed, the level setting menu will appear. Move the cursor to the appropriate level and press ENTER to confirm. Press Setup to exit the Menu.

1 kid Saf

Pal

2 G

Eng

3 Pg

Eng

4 Pg13

Eng

5 Pgr

6 R

7 Nc17

8 Adult

You can change the password, please type 4 numerals as new password. (Be sure remember new password.) If you forget your password, enter 1389. This is the overide password.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Preference Page --

Old Password

New Password

Confirm Pwd

Default

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Preference Page --

TV Type

Audio

Subtitle

Disc Menu

Parental

Password

Default

This is the factory default setting up. When choose RESET, the previous setting up by the user will be cancelled and the player will come to the factory setting up state.

Pal

Eng

RESET

Password

Follow the operation instructions stated in DVD menu setup to select the desired option in the following figure.

General Audio Dolby Video Preference

-- Preference Page --

TV Type

Audio

Subtitle

Disc Menu

Parental

Password

Default

Pal

Eng

Change

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Should your DVD player develop a problem, please check below before requesting service:

Symptom

No Power

Remote Control

Does not play

No Picture

Picture noise / distorted

Picture not full screen

Check and Action

Check if the power cord has been properly connected to the power outlet.

Check if the main power button on the DVD player has been switched on.

Make sure that the Main Power button on the DVD player has been switched on.

No disc, load a disc.

Disc has been loaded upside down. Place the disc with the label side up.

Disc's region code does not match to the player.

Disc's rating level is higher than the player's rating level setting

Disc is not correct type for the player.

Disc is damaged or dirty, clean the disc or try another disc.

Moisture may be condensed inside the player. Remove the disc and leave the unit power on for one or two hours.

Check if the TV set has power on, use TV remote to select A/V signal for DVD rather than broadcast.

Check if the system connection is proper and secure.

Check if the connection cables are damaged.

Clean the disc.

Please press OPEN button,then press PROGRAM and ZOOM button to

return factory default status.

The disc is dirty or damaged. Clean the disc or try another disc.

Reset the color system of the TV set.

Try by connect player direct to the TV set, without via a VCR for example.

Select the screen format from the player's SETUP MENU, see "SETUP MENU" of this manual.

Select the screen format from DVD disc menu.

Problem message display on screen

Malfunction

Following message will display when there is a problem with the loaded disc:

"WRONG REGIONAL DISC " : Disc's region code dose not match to the player.

"WRONG PASSWORD" : The player refuse to play a disc with rating

level higher than the player's rating level setting.

"WRONG DISC " : The player is equipped with automatic disc

quality detection software. When the player detects a problem disc or a damaged disc, the player may keep playing the disc at lower quality or stop playing, depending on the damage level of the disc.

Press and hold the standby button (if any) for about 5 second to power off.

Should the player develop a malfunction, unplug the player for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, power on the player and the restore function should reset the player.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Symptom Check and Action

Cannot SKIP or SEARCH

No sound or sound output not complete

MP3 disc no sound or noisy

CAUTION : To reduce the risk of fire and electric

shock, do not remove the cover (or back) of the unit. Refer servicing only to qualified service personnel.

Some discs are programmed that do not allow users to SKIP or SEARCH at some sections, especially at the beginning WARNING section.

Single Chapter disc cannot apply SKIP function.

Check if the TV and Amplifier have been switched on, and correctly set.

Check if the TV and Amplifier system connection is secured.

Press AUDIO button to select other audio tracks output of disc.

Check if the MUTE function of the TV or Amplifier has been activated.

There will be no sound output during REVERSE PLAY / PAUSE / STEP / SLOW and SEARCH.

When PC program files or other data files are mixed with MP3 files in the same disc, the player may play the non-MP3 files with noise or no sound.

Check the disc, if all the files on disc are MP3 files Skip the file, try other files.

Remote control does not function

Type of Disc

Remove the obstacles between the remote control and the player.

Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the player.

Check if the batteries of the remote control have been loaded with correct polarities.

Replace the batteries of the remote control.

DVD CD-DA CD-MP3 CD-R / CD-RW

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SPECIFICATIONS

Digital audio(coaxial/optical)output X1

110-240V 50/60Hz 15W

Body size: 430x230x50mm

Packing size: 466x94x333mm

Net weight: 2.0kg

PO BOX 6287

SILVERWATER NSW 1811

Grundig Helpline: 1800 509 394

www.grundig.net.au

Grundig GDP 1600P User Manual

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