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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of this high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-8PDVDA represents the state of the art in portable DVD player design, features a 8” Wide Screen (16:9 Aspect Ratio) LCD display, and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

Contents

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Getting to know your DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Setting up your DVD player - basic setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using your DVD player - basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting up your DVD player - advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Maintaining your DVD player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Troubleshooting your DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Español. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Safety precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within a triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the player's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the player.

Warning

Caution

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this player to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltage is present inside the enclosure. Do not open the case.

To ensure the correct use of the player, read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. If the player requires servicing, contact the seller or our service center. For more information, see “Maintaining your DVD player” on page 26.

Specific instructions

• Read instructions—Read all the safety and operating before

operating the player.

• Retain instructions

instructions for future reference.

• Warnings

operating instructions.

• Follow instructions

instructions.

• Cleaning

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

• Handling

shocks, which may cause damage or malfunction.

—Retain the safety and operating

—Follow all warnings on the player and in the

—Follow all operating and use

—Unplug this player from the power outlet before

—Do not drop the player or subject it to strong

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• Attachments—Use of attachments not recommended by the

player manufacturer may cause hazards.

• Using headphones:

• To avoid hearing damage caused by a sudden increase in volume. Keep the volume at the lowest level before playback, then adjust it to a comfortable level.

• Keep the volume at a moderate level to protect your ears.

• To avoid traffic accidents, never wear headphones when driving a car or riding a bicycle.

• Placement

Avoid placing the player in the following places:

• Under direct sunlight or near a source of heat, such as a heater or heater duct.

• In a closed automobile, on a dashboard or a parcel shelf. Excess heat may deform the cabinet or cause malfunction.

• Where it is very dusty or sandy.

• In wet or humid places, such as a bathroom.

• Near sources of strong magnetism, such as a television or a magnet.

• Where there is a lot of movement or vibration, such as on a car dashboard or on an unstable shelf.

• Where it is extremely hot or cold.

• Where the player is exposed to rain or water.

• Power sources

—This player operates on an AC adapter, car

adapter, or rechargeable battery.

• Make sure that the input voltage of the AC adapter is compatible with the local voltage. Otherwise, the AC adapter and the player may be damaged.

Warning

To avoid electric shock, do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands.

• When connecting with a car (cigarette lighter) adapter, make sure that the input voltage of the adapter is identical with car voltage.

• Unplug the AC adapter from the outlet or remove the rechargeable batteries, when the player will not be used for an extended period of time.

• Hold the plug while unplugging the AC adapter. Do not pull on the power cord.

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• Grounding or polarization—This player may be equipped

with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will only fit into the power outlet one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat this safety feature of the polarized plug.

• Power cord protection

—Power supply cords should be routed

so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, receptacles, and the point where they exit from the player.

• Lightning

—For added protection during a lightning storm or

when the player is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the power outlet. This will prevent damage to the player due to lightning and power-line surges.

• Overloading

—Do not overload power outlets, extension cords,

or integral convenience receptacles because this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

• Object and liquid entry

—Never push objects of any kind into

this player. That could cause a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the player.

• Servicing

—Do not try to service this player yourself. Service

must be done by qualified service personnel only.

• Damages requiring service

—Unplug this player from the

power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the player.

• If the player has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the player does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. The incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the player to its normal operation.

• If the player has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• When the player exhibits a distinct change in performance which may indicate a need for service.

• Replacement parts—When replacement parts are required,

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

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• Safety check—Upon completion of any service or repair to

this player, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the player is in correct operating condition.

Note

When player is in use for a long period of time, the surface of the player will be hot. This will not affect its operation.

Getting to know your DVD player

Identification of controls and connections

The DVD player

Side view

Top view - with screen open

Front view

Item Name Function or control

1 DC Input jack Connects to the AC adapter.

2 Charge indicator LED Lights red when the battery is charging.

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Item Name Function or control

3 A/V jack Connects to an external audio/video source

4 A/V in/out switch Switches the A/V jack from input to output

5 Headphone jack 2 Provides the output signal for headphones.

6 Headphone jack 1 Provides the output signal for headphones.

7 Volume control Increases or decreases the output sound level.

8 Brightness control Increases or decreases the screen brightness.

9 Power On/Off switch Turns the player on or off.

10 Remote sensor Receives signals from the remote control.

11 Power indicator LED Lights when the power is on.

12 Open switch Opens the disc tray.

13 LCD screen shut off

switch

(previous) button

(next) button

(A/V in) or player (A/V out) such as a monitor or amplifier.

Disables internal speakers.

Turns off the LCD screen.

Causes the DVD or CD to skip back one chapter (DVD) or track (CD).

Causes the DVD or CD to skip forward one chapter (DVD) or track (CD).

17 Wide button Switches the LCD screen between16:9 and 4:3

18 Menu button Accesses the DVD/CD menu.

(stop) button

(Direction buttons) and OK/ (play/pause)

button

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Stops the playback of the DVD or CD.

screen displays.

Navigate on-screen menus. The OK/ (play/pause) button confirms

input (OK) and plays or pauses the DVD or CD.

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The remote control

Item Name Function or control

1 SETUP button Press to access the Setup menu.

(Up) button

(Previous) button

Press to navigate up on a menu.

Press to go back to the previous chapter or scene on a DVD or track on a CD.

4ENTER button Press to execute or confirm a selection.

7 Number buttons Press to select an item or setting.

8 DISPLAY button Press to display information (for example, title,

9 ZOOM button Press to enlarge the image to 2, 3, or 4 times

Reverse/Left button

Down button

Press to scan backward at 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32 times normal speed, or navigate left on a menu.

Press to navigate down on a menu.

chapter, track, or time).

the original size.

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Item Name Function or control

10 SUBTITLE button Press to select the subtitle language and turn

12 A-B (repeat) button Press to repeat a specific portion (from point A

13 1/ALL REPEAT button Press to repeat playing a title, chapter, or track.

15 MENU button Press to open or close the on-screen menu.

16 STOP button Press to stop the playback of the DVD or CD.

17 AUDIO button Press to select the audio language for the DVD.

18 ANGLE button Press to select an alternate viewing angle

(Next) button

Forward/Right

button

(Play/Pause

button)

subtitles on or off.

Press to skip forward to the next chapter or scene on a DVD or track on a CD.

to point B) of the disc.

Press to scan forward at 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32 times normal speed, or navigate right on a menu.

(when available) for the DVD.

Press to start playback. When a disc is playing, press to pause playback. Press again to resume playback.

Playable discs

Type Disc logo Content Size Playing time

DVD Audio and

CD Audio 12 cm About 74 minutes

MP3 Audio 12 cm About 600 minutes

video (motion pictures)

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12 cm About 2 hours (single

side disc) About 4 hours

(double-side disc)

8 cm About 80 minutes

(single side disc) About 160 minutes (double-side disc)

8 cm About 20 minutes

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Regional coding

Both the DVD player and DVD discs are coded by region. These region codes must match for the DVD to play. The player is coded for Region 1. Only DVDs that are coded for Region 1 play in this player.

Setting up your DVD player - basic setup

Box contents

Make sure that the box contains the following items:

• DVD player

• A/V cable

• Remote control

• User guide

• AC power adapter

• Rechargeable battery

• Car cigarette lighter adapter

Using the battery

The battery must be fully charged and correctly attached before using it.

Note

Make sure the battery has been charged for at least eight hours before connecting it to the player.

To attach the battery:

1 Turn off the player. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the player. 3 Close the LCD screen. 4 Align the battery with the back of the player, then press the battery

onto the player until it clicks into place.

Cautions

IN OUT

12VOL.BRIGHT.

OFF ON

• If you don’t intend to use the player for an extended period of time, remove the battery from the player. During this period, recharge the battery at least once every two months to avoid irreparable damage to the battery.

• Do not short the battery terminals.

• Do not store the battery in a metal container.

• Do not store the battery in a humid or damp environment.

• Never dispose of the battery in fire or water.

• Do not use in high temperature or near heat sources.

• Do not open the battery. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.

IN OUT

12 VOL.

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To charge the battery:

1 Turn off the player. The battery charges only when the power to

the player is turned OFF.

2 Attach the battery to the player. 3 Connect the supplied AC adapter to the player.

When the battery is charging, the Charge indicator LED turns red. When the battery is fully charged the indicator turns off.

Notes

• While the charging is in progress, do not disconnect the AC

• To maximize battery life, immediately recharge it when it is

• Ni-Mh batteries do not have a “memory effect” and can be

• The battery may get warm when you are charging it or

• The battery indicator appears on the screen when the power

To detach the battery:

1 Turn off the player. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the player. 3 Press the button on the left side of the battery, then pull the battery

from the back of the player.

IN OUT 12VOL.BRIGHT.

Button

adapter until the Charge indicator LED turns off. The charging time of a battery is approximately 5 hours and depends on environmental conditions.

fully discharged.

recharged at any time, regardless of whether the battery is fully or only partially discharged.

operating the player. This is not a defect.

in the battery is running low.

OFF ON

IN OUT 12 VOL. BRIGHT.

OFF ON

12 VOL. B RI GHT .

IN OUT

OFF ON

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Making connections

IN OUT

Note

DC 9V

When making connections:

• Turn off the DVD player and other equipment.

• Insert the plug fully.

• Hold the plug while unplugging the cord. Do not pull the cord.

Connecting to the AC power adapter

To connect the AC power adapter:

1 Make sure that the supplied AC adapter is correct for your local

voltage.

2 Connect the supplied AC adapter to:

• The DC input jack on the left side of the player.

• The AC power outlet.

Connecting to the cigarette lighter adapter in a car

To connect the cigarette lighter adapter in a car:

• Connect the supplied cigarette lighter adapter to:

• The DC input jack on the left side of the player.

• The car’s cigarette lighter plug.

12 VOL. BRIGHT.

OFF ON

Warning

To avoid traffic accidents, never wear headphones when driving a car or riding a bicycle.

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Using the remote control

1 Open the remote control battery compartment, insert the battery

(CR2025), then close the compartment.

2 To use the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the

player. (operate in the range of 5 meters (16 feet) and 60°.

3 Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for an

extended period of time.

Tip

Generally, batteries last for about one year. Replace the batteries if the remote control does not work.

Using your DVD player - basic operation

Playing video and audio discs

Turning on the player

To turn on the player:

1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Turn on the player. The power LED lights and the LCD screen

turns on.

Playing discs

To load and play a disc:

1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the disc tray. 2 Hold the edges of the disc and place the disc in the center of the

tray with the printed side up.

3 Close the disc tray until it clicks. After loading a disc and closing

the tray, the player starts playing the disc.

4 Turn the VOLUME knob to adjust volume (including when using

headphones), and the BRIGHTNESS knob to adjust the screen brightness.

If the player is connected to a TV or an amplifier, adjust the volume on the connected unit.

5 Stop playback by pressing (Stop) on the player or remote

control.

6 Remove the disc and turn off the player.

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Pausing discs

To pause a disc:

1 When playing a disc, press (Play/Pause) to pause playback. 2 Press (Play/Pause) again to resume playback.

Using with headphones

You can also use the player with headphones (optional) by plugging the headphones into the Headphone 1 or Headphone 2 jack on the left side of the player. Plugging headphones into the Headphone 1 jack disables the internal speakers.

Setting up your DVD player - advanced

Making optional connections

Connecting to a TV or another monitor

To connect to a TV or another monitor:

1 Switch the A/V In/Out switch to OUT. 2 Make the following connections:

• Black mini plug: Connect to the AV OUT jacks on the DVD

player.

• Yellow plug: Connect to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.

• Red plug: Connect to the AUDIO IN R jack on the TV.

• White plug: Connect to the AUDIO IN L jack on the TV.

Connecting to TV and amplifier

To connect to a TV and amplifier:

1 Switch the A/V In/Out switch to OUT. 2 Make the following connections:

• Black mini plug: Connect to the AV OUT jacks on the DVD

player.

• Yellow plug: Connect to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.

• Red plug: Connect to the AUDIO IN R jack on the amplifier.

• White plug: Connect to the AUDIO IN L jack on the amplifier.

DC 9- 1 2V

IN OUT

12 VOL. BRIGHT.

OFF ON

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Connecting to an external video source

You can also connect the player to an external video source, such as a camcorder or another DVD player.

To connect to an external video source:

1 Switch the A/V In/Out switch to IN. 2 Make the following connections:

• Black mini plug: Connect to the AV OUT jacks on the DVD

player.

• Yellow plug: Connect to the VIDEO OUT jack on the

camcorder or other DVD player.

• Red plug: Connect to the AUDIO IN R jack on the camcorder

or DVD player.

• White plug: Connect to the AUDIO IN L jack on the camcorder

or DVD player.

Note

Do not connect the player to an external video source when the A/V In/Out switch is in the OUT position.

Using advanced options

Setup menu

To access the SETUP menu:

1 With no disc in the player, press SETUP on the remote control or

MENU on the player. The

menu opens.

2 Press ENTER. TV Display is highlighted. 3 Press the or buttons to select a sub-menu on the

Setup Page

4 Press to open the selected sub-menu. 5 Press the or buttons to select an option, then press ENTER

to confirm your selection.

6 Press to return to the previous menu. 7 Repeat steps 3 to 5 to set the other menu options.

General Setup Page

of the SETUP

General

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Setup options

TV display

Normal/PS — Select this option when the player is connected to a

normal TV. Wide-screen images are shown on the screen, but with some parts cropped automatically.

Normal/LB — Select this when the player is connected to a normal TV. Wide-screen images are shown on the screen, with a black band on the top and bottom.

Wide — Select this when the player is connected to a wide-screen TV.

Angle Mark

On — The screen shows the angle mark icon if an angle option is

available.

Off — The screen does not show the angle mark.

Note

Not all discs contain the above features. The features are disc dependent.

OSD Lang

Select English, French, or Spanish as the OSD setup language.

Screen saver

This setting enables or disables the screen saver. The screen saver image appears when the player stops or the image is frozen for approximately five minutes.

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On — Enables the screen saver. Off — Disables the screen saver.

Last Memory

On — The player returns to the last position on the disc. Off — The player does not return to the last position on the disc.

Note

The last position memory function is only activated when the disc tray has been opened.

Video quality setup

To change Video Quality settings:

1 Access the Setup menu as described in “To access the SETUP

menu:” on page 14.

2 Press the or buttons to highlight and select Video

Quality Setup, then press ENTER. The

opens.

.. Video Quality Setup ..

Brightness 00 Contrast 00 Hue 00 Saturation 00

Brightness

3 Press ENTER. Brightness is highlighted. 4 Press the or buttons to select the option you want to

change on the

Video Quality Setup

• Brightness

• Contrast

•Hue

• Saturation

5 Press to open the selected sub-menu. 6 Press the or buttons to adjust the setting, then press

ENTER to confirm your selection. 7 Press to return to the previous menu. 8 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to set the other video quality setup options.

Video Quality Setup

page. Options include:

page

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Password setup or change

To setup or change the password:

1 Access the Setup menu as described in “To access the SETUP

menu:” on page 14.

2 Press the or buttons to highlight and select Password

Setup, then press ENTER. The

.. Password Setup Page ..

Password Change

Change Password

Password

page opens.

3 Press ENTER twice. The

Old Password

New Password

Confirm Password

Please Enter Old Password

Password Change

page opens.

4 Enter the old (or default) password, then enter the new password

in the spaces provided.

Note

The default password is 3308.

5 Enter the new password again, then press ENTER to confirm the

change.

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Preference setup or change

To setup or change your preferences:

1 Access the Setup menu as described in “To access the SETUP

menu:” on page 14.

2 Press the or buttons to highlight and select Preference

Page, then press ENTER. The

Preference Page

opens.

3 Press ENTER to highlight Audio, press the or buttons to

select the option you want on the

Preference Page

include:

• Audio (language)

• Subtitle (language)

• Disc Menu (language)

• Parental (control)

• Default

4 Press to enter the selected sub-menu. 5 Press the or buttons to select the setting you want, then

press ENTER to confirm your selection. 6 Press to return to the previous menu. 7 Repeat steps 3 to 5 to set your other Preference options.

Preference options

Audio (language) – Available languages typically include:

•English

• French

• Spanish

• German

• Japanese

Available languages depend on the languages available on each DVD. If you select a language that is not available, the player plays and displays on the screen in the original recorded language contained on the disc.

. Options

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Subtitle (language) – Available languages typically include:

•English

• French

• Spanish

• German

• Japanese

Disc menu (language) – Available languages typically include:

•English

• French

• Spanish

• German

• Japanese

Parental (control) – Available control levels include:

• 1 Kid Saf(e)

•2 G

•3 PG

•4 PG-13

•5 PGR

•6 R

•7 NC-17

• 8 Adult (factory default)

After you select the parental control level you want, press ENTER, then enter the 4-digit password (or the default password 3308). Press ENTER again to confirm your choice.

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Default

You can use this option to reset all settings (except the Parental control setting) on the player to factory default. To reset the player,

after you press to enter the selected sub-menu, press ENTER.

Notes

• The default password is 3308. This password is effective even

after you have selected your own password and changed it. To avoid the possibility of others using the default password to set the parental level and change the password, we suggest you put this manual in a location that is out of reach by children in your home.

• Parental control may not be available on all DVDs.

DVD playback options

To access the DVD root menu:

• Press MENU during playback to display the menu.

A DVD is divided into sections called titles and chapters. When you play a DVD, a root menu of the disc appears on the screen of your TV or Monitor. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc. Press MENU during playback to display the menu again.

Some DVDs only allow you to select disc playback options using the DVD root menu.

To display playing time and time remaining:

1 During playback, press DISPLAY to show the following:

• Current title number

• Total number of titles

• Current chapter number

• Total number of chapters

• Title Elapsed (or the other options described in step 2)

The heading disappears automatically after 3 seconds if DISPLAY

is not pressed again.

Title number

Total number of titles

Total number of chapters

Chapter number

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2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to cycle through the following options:

• Title Elapsed—The elapsed time of the title

• Title Remain—The remaining time of the title

• Chapter Elapsed—The elapsed time of the chapter

• Chapter Remain—The remaining time of the chapter

• Display Off—The DVD’s time Information turns off

Title Elapsed

Display Off

Title Remain

Chapter Elapsed

Chapter Remain

To change the viewing angle:

1 During disc playback, press ANGLE to show the available angles

for discs containing multiple angles. The current angle number

and the total number of angles available are shown.

Total number of angles available

Current angle

2 Press ANGLE again to select a different angle, then press it again

to exit and return to the normal viewing angle.

Note

Not all discs contain this feature.

To turn on subtitles and select the subtitle language:

1 During disc playback, press SUBTITLE to select the subtitle

language you want. The current subtitle language number and the

total number of subtitle languages available are shown.

Total number of languages available

Current subtitle language number

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2 If there are multiple languages available, press SUBTITLE again

to cycle through the available languages.

3 To turn subtitles off, press the SUBTITLE button until SUBTITLE

OFF is displayed. The subtitle display disappears automatically if

the SUBTITLE button is not pressed again within 3 seconds.

Note

Some DVDs only allow access to this function through the DVD menu.

To select a different audio language:

1 During disc playback, press AUDIO to select the audio language

you want. The current audio language number and the total

number of audio channels (languages) available are shown.

Total number of languages available

Current audio language number

2 If there are multiple languages available, press AUDIO again to

cycle through the available languages.

The audio display disappears automatically if the AUDIO button is

not pressed again within 3 seconds.

Note

Some DVDs only allow access to this function through the DVD menu.

To select a different zoom multiple:

1 During disc playback, press ZOOM to select the zoom multiple you

want. Pressing ZOOM once enlarges the picture by 2X.

Current zoom multiple

2 Press ZOOM repeatedly to cycle through the zoom multiples (2X,

3X, 4X, and Normal).

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To use A-B Repeat to repeat a portion of the DVD:

1 During disc playback, press A-B to set the starting point (A).

2 Press A-B again when the program gets to the ending point (B).

The player plays the segment between point A and point B

repeatedly.

3 To cancel A-B Repeat and resume normal playback, press A-B

again.

To use Repeat to repeat part or all of the DVD:

1 During disc playback, press 1/ALL REPEAT to repeat a portion of

the DVD.

Chapter

2 Press 1/ALL REPEAT repeatedly to cycle through the available

settings:

• Chapter—Repeats the current chapter.

• Title—Repeats the current title.

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• All—Repeats all chapters and titles.

• Off—Resume normal playback.

CD playback options

To display playing time and time remaining:

1 During CD playback, press DISPLAY to show the current track

and the elapsed time of the current track. 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to cycle through the following:

• Single Elapsed—Current track and elapsed time

• Single Remain—Current track and remaining time

• Total Elapsed—Current track and total elapsed time of the CD

• Total Remain—Current track and the total time remaining on the CD

• Display off—Turns off the display

To use Repeat to repeat part or all of the CD:

1 During CD playback, press 1/ALL REPEAT to repeat a portion of

the CD.

2 Press 1/ALL REPEAT repeatedly to cycle through the available

settings:

• Track—Repeats the current track

• All—Repeats the entire CD

• Repeat off—Turns off repeat and resumes normal playback

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Playing MP3 discs

MP3 is a format for storing digital audio. An audio track is compressed into the MP3 format with little loss of audio quality, while taking up much less disc space. CD-R /RW discs that have been encoded in MP3 format are compatible with this player.

00:00 00:00 001/111

ROOT BBBBBBBBB CCCCCCCCCC DDDDDDDDDD EEEEEEEEEEE FFFFFFFFF

When an MP3 disc is inserted into the player, the menu screen appears automatically. You can use the menu screen to select the folders and tracks you want, or the player plays the tracks in the order they were burned onto the disc.

To select the folders and tracks you want:

1 Press the or buttons to choose a folder from the folder list

on the left side of the screen.

2 Press ENTER to select the highlighted folder. The tracks available

under the folder are listed.

3 Use the or buttons to choose a track from the list, then

press ENTER to select and begin playback of the highlighted track.

4 Press (next) to move to the next track.

- OR -

Press (previous) to move to the beginning of the previous track.

To use Repeat to repeat part or all of the MP3 disc:

1 During MP3 playback, press 1/ALL REPEAT to repeat a portion

of the MP3.

2 Press 1/ALL REPEAT repeatedly to cycle through the available

settings:

• Repeat One—Repeats the current track

• Repeat Folder—Repeats the contents of a specific folder

• Repeat off—Turns off repeat and resumes normal playback

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Notes

Note

• The icon in front of an item indicates that this is a folder, not an MP3 file.

• The “MP3” icon in front of an item indicates that this is an MP3 file.

Due to the company’s policy of constant improvement and technical refinement, the company reserves the right to change or alter software.

Maintaining your DVD player

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 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 clean cloth.

Cleaning the pickup lens

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

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Troubleshooting your DVD player

If you experience any of the following problems while using the player, this troubleshooting guide can help you.

No sound

• Make sure that the player is connected securely and that all cables are securely inserted into the correct jacks.

• Make sure that the volume of the headphone is set to MIN when using a headphone.

• Make sure you operate the TV or amplifier correctly.

No image

• Make sure that the player is connected securely.

• Make sure that you operate the TV correctly.

• Make sure that you set the color system correctly.

Cannot advance through a movie

• You cannot advance through the opening credits and warning information at the beginning of movies because the disc is programmed to prohibit that action.

The hand icon ( ) appears on the screen

• The selected feature or action cannot be completed at this time because:

• The disc software restricts it.

• The disc software does not support the feature (such as

angles).

• The feature is not available at the moment.

• You have requested a title or chapter that is out of range.

No forward or reverse scan

• Some discs have sections that prohibit rapid scanning or title and chapter skip.

• You cannot advance through the opening credits and warning information at the beginning of movies because the disc is programmed to prohibit that action.

Bad sound quality

• Make sure that the audio output mode is set correctly.

• Make sure that the audio connection between the player and amplifier is correct.

Disc cannot be played

• Make sure that there is a disc in the player.

• Make sure that the disc is placed on the disc tray correctly, with the label side up.

• Make sure you are using the correct type of disc (digital video discs, audio CDs, or MP3s).

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• Both the player and disc are coded by region. If the region codes do not match, the disc cannot be played. This player is coded for Region 1 discs.

Remote control does not work

• Remove obstructions between the remote control and the player.

• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the player.

• Replace the batteries with new ones.

Disc play starts, then stops immediately

• Both the player and disc are coded by region. If the region codes do not match, the disc cannot be played. This player is coded for Region 1 discs.

• The disc is dirty. Clean it.

• Condensation has formed in the player. Let the player dry out, then try again.

Picture is distorted

• Inspect the disc, it might be damaged. Try another disc.

• It is normal for some distortion to appear during forward or reverse scan.

No power

• If running on AC power:

• Make sure that the plug is correctly inserted in the wall

socket.

• Make sure that the AC adapter is inserted to the correct

plug on the DVD player.

• Make sure that the wall socket has power (Some wall

sockets are controlled by a switch).

• If running on battery power:

• Make sure that the battery is secured in place on the back

of the DVD player.

• Make sure that the battery is fully charged.

• Make sure that the battery and AC adapter are not both

plugged in. If so, disconnect the AC adapter.

Specifications

Laser

Video system

Compatible discs

Semiconductor laser Wavelength 650 nm/795 nm

NTSC

DVD/DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3

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Frequency

response

Signal/noise ratio

Dynamic range

Power supply

Operating

temperature

Screen size

Dimensions

W × D × H

Weight

This manual is only for your reference. Changes to the design and specifications may be made without notice.

FCC statement

FCC warning

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual.The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

20 Hz ~ 20 KHz

> 60dB

> 85dB

DC 9V Rechargeable Ni-Mh battery

41 ~ 95°F (5 ~ 35°C)

8 inches

8.19 × 6.06 × 1.42 inches (208 × 154 × 36 mm)

About 1.53 lbs. (.693 kg) including accessories

Caution

Laser safety

Location: Inside, near the deck mechanism. This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should

remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

To prevent direct exposure to the laser radiation, do not open the case. Invisible laser radiation is present when the case is opened or the interlocks are defeated. Do not stare into the laser beams.

Any change or modification to the player not expressly approved by the manufacturer or its authorized parties could void your authority to operate the player.

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