JBL DVD280 User Manual

OWNER’S GUIDE

read first! Important Safety Precautions!

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

CAUTION: 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 to

prevent blade exposure.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near

water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

16. This 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 product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

17. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

Figure A. Example of Antenna Grounding as per National ElectricalCode ANSI/NFPA 70

18. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or 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 such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.

19. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

20. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

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

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

23. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts 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.

24. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

25. The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

HCGUL1492/6500 04/2004 EN

DVD280 DVD/CD PLAYER

4 Introduction 5 Safety Information 7 Features & DVD Compatibility 8 Packing List

9 Terminology 11 Front-Panel Controls 12 Front-Panel Information Display 13 Remote Control Functions 16 Rear-Panel Connections 17 Setup and Connections 18 Connecting to a TV Only 19 Connecting to a Receiver/Amplifier With

Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder 20 Remote Control Operation 21 Digital Audio 22 System Setup 22 On-Screen Menu System 22 Configuring the DVD280 22 System Submenu Settings 23 Parental Control 24 Audio Submenu Settings 25 Video Submenu Settings 27 Video Adjustments Submenu 28 Test Screen 29 Playback Basics for All Formats 29 Loading Discs 30 Using a DVD’s Menu 31 Zoom Feature 31 Playback Resume Feature 31 Using the Player Menu 34 Using the Status Bar Display 35 Changing the Audio Track 36 Changing the Subtitle Language 36 Changing the Camera Angle 36 Repeat Play 37 A-B Repeat Play 37 Information Menus 38 Audio CD Playback 38 Selecting a Track 38 Selecting Time Display 38 Repeat Play 39 A-B Repeat Play 39 Random Play 39 Video Off Feature 40 MP3/WMA Playback 41 Programmed Playback With MP3 or WMA Discs 41 Information Menus 41 JPEG Playback 42 VCD Playback 42 Using the Status Bar for VCD Playback 42 Playback Control 42 SVCD Playback 42 Zoom Function 43 Programmed Play 45 DVD Language Codes 46 Troubleshooting Guide 47 Technical Specifications 47 Trademark Acknowledgements

Typographical Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rearpanel connections, certain conventions have been used. EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button or indicator, or rear-panel connection jack. EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display or screen.

1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control. a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote control.

¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection.

A – (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel information display. å – (letter in a circle) indicates a type of cable connection between the DVD player

and another component.

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group International

2, route de Tours 72500 Château-du-Loir France

declare in own responsibility that the product described in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical standards:

EN 55013:2001 EN 55020:2002 EN 61000-3-2:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001 EN 60065:2002

Gary Mardell

Harman Consumer Group International

Château-du-Loir, France 7/04

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the JBL

DVD280, a multipurpose DVD player that delivers the highest level of playback quality from a wide range of optical media formats. Along with conventional DVD-Video and CD audio discs, the DVD280 is also compatible with CD-R and CD-RW discs, VCD discs and discs recorded with audio files in the Windows Media

(WMA) and MP3 formats. The DVD280 is also capable of displaying a “slide show” of still images in the JPEG format, which may be combined with MP3 or WMA audio files for a multimedia presentation.

The DVD280 offers video playback of the highest possible quality, thanks to state-of-the-art pixel-by-pixel processing, and progressive scan video outputs for use with digital “HDTVReady” display monitors. Using a high-speed, digital processor, the DVD280 is capable of reconstructing the 3/2 pulldown effect introduced when film-based programs are transferred to video. In conjunction with precision video output DACs, the end result is a full 60-frame-per-second image that is the closest thing to film this side of your local cinema. Of course, conventional Y/Pr/Pb component video, S-video and composite video outputs are also available for use with analog televisions and video projectors.

In keeping with our tradition as a leader in audio technology, JBL has packed the DVD280 with the latest features, including audiophile-grade audio output DACs and full compatibility with 96kHz audio programming. Both coaxial and optical digital outputs are available for direct connection to A/V receivers or surround processors so that you may take advantage of Dolby* Digital and DTS soundtracks. B

uilt-in MP3 and WMA decoding allows music discs created and finalized on a computer to be played back through your home theater system for increased listening pleasure.

When playing DVDs, easy-to-understand on-screen menus and icons make it simple to change languages, soundtracks, subtitles or aspect ratio, while a parental-lock function

DVD players are among the fastest growing consumer electronics products ever brought to market, so this may be the first DVD player you’ve owned. Although many of the features of the DVD280 resemble those of standard CD changers or players, there are a number of functions that you may be unfamiliar with. To ensure that you are able to take advantage of all the power and flexibility the DVD280 has to offer, we encourage you to review this manual. That small investment of your time will pay major dividends in the enjoyment you will get from proper use of the DVD280.

If you have additional questions about this product, or its installation or operation, that are not answered in this manual, please contact your dealer, as he or she is your best source of local information. You may also contact JBL via e-mail through our Web site at www.jbl.com.

NOTE: This player is designed and manufactured for compatibility with Region Management Information that is encoded on most DVD discs. This Region Code is usually displayed on the DVD case and the disc. This player has been configured by the factory for playback of discs containing the Region Code for your area of the world, which is indicated on the carton and the rear panel of the unit, and for discs that do not contain Region Code information. If there is any other Region Code on a disc, it will not play on the DVD280, and an error message will appear on-screen. Consult with your local JBL dealer or distributor if you have any questions regarding the Region Code setting of this player.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Consumers should note that not all high-definition

television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the “standard definition” output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

■ Plays a Wide Range of Video and

Audio Formats, Including DVDMovie Discs, VCD, Standard CD Audio Discs, CD-R/RW Audio Discs, WMA Discs and MP3 Discs

■ High-Quality Video Playback

Utilizing 10-Bit DACs, Progressive Scan and Component Video Outputs

■ Dolby

Digital and DTS®Data Signal Output Through Both Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Connections

■ Audiophile-Grade Output DACs for

the Finest Audio Reproduction

■ Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu

System

■ Playback of Data Discs Containing

MP3 Audio Files, Windows Media WMA Audio Files and JPEG StillImage Files

■ Extensive Programming Capability

for Audio and Video Discs

■ Parental Lock Controls Prevent

Unauthorized Viewing of Restricted Movies

■ Multiple Options for Language,

Soundtrack and Subtitle Selection

■ Multiple-Angle Capabilities With

Specially Encoded DVD Discs

■ Backlit, Ergonomically Designed

Remote Control

enables you to control which discs may be viewed by younger members

of the household.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your DVD280 has been designed for use with 230-volt AC current and the plugs are specifically designed for 230-volt applications. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.

Depending on the electrical requirements in your area or the wiring in your home, the power cords included with your DVD280 may not be the correct ones, and you may need to contact your local JBL distributor to obtain the correct power cord.

If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product. As with all electrical devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with cords meeting factory specifications.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; never pull the cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service center.

Installation Location

■ To ensure proper operation, and to

avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product.

■ Make certain that proper space is

provided both above and below the unit for ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a

carpeted surface.

■ Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Avoid installation in extremely hot

or cold locations, or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation

slots on the sides of the unit, or place objects directly over them.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and only after unplugging the AC power cord, wipe the unit with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new DVD player during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom, and collapsing the carton down to a more two-dimensional appearance. Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.

Remove Front-Panel Protective Film

In order to protect the lens covering the front panel of your new DVD280, it is shipped from the factory covered by a protective plastic film. Before using the unit, remove this film by grabbing one corner and gently peeling back the plastic sheet. Note that the film must be removed for proper operation of the remote control.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid damage to the DVD280 that may not be covered by the warranty, be certain that the disc is removed from the unit before it is moved. Once the DVD280 is installed, a disc may be left in the unit when it is turned off, but the unit should NEVER be moved with a disc left in the disc tray.

Important Information for the User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION: The DVD280 uses a laser system. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of the safety mechanisms provided for your protection. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future use. Should the unit require maintenance or repair, please contact your local JBL service center. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

■ Increase the separation between

the equipment and receiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an

outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experi-

enced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FEATURES & DVD COMPATIBILITY

ReWritable

High-Quality Video

• Advanced pixel-by-pixel processing using 10-bit MPEG-2 video decoding circuits.

• Test-screen signal for testing video performance and setup.

• Compatibility with dual-layer, extended-play DVDs.

• Playback of JPEG image files.

• Progressive Scan component video outputs.

High-Quality Digital Audio

• By connecting a digital processor or receiver, you may enjoy high-quality

5.1 digital surround sound from DTS or Dolby Digital discs.

• With linear PCM audio at 16–24 bits and 44kHz – 96kHz (also on digital output, see table on page 21), audio quality exceeding that of CD becomes possible.

• Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs.

Many Convenient Features

• Intuitive on-screen menu systems for disc or player information and programming many major functions.

• Subtitles may be displayed in one of numerous languages (DVD only)

• The multi-angle function allows you to choose the viewing angle of scenes that were shot from a number of different angles (limited to DVDs recorded with multiple camera angles).

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• Multiple options for dialogue language and soundtrack selection (limited to DVDs recorded with multiple dialogue languages or soundtracks).

• Parental lock settings to prevent play of discs unsuitable for some audiences (DVD only).

• Separate buttons for convenient Fast Forward/Fast Reverse Search and Track Skip.

• Zoom during Play and Pause (DVD, VCD and SVCD only).

• Backlit, ergonomically designed remote control.

• Future software upgrades accessible via the Internet.

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The number of languages depends on the information available on each individual DVD.

Compatible With CD as Well as DVD

• The DVD280 will play any conventional Audio CD (CD-A) and most recordable (CD-R) or erasable (CDRW) CDs, bearing the logos shown here; data discs containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files; or any VCD or DVD-Video disc with the Region Code indicated on the rear panel of the unit.

Disc Formats Supported by This Player

The unit can play the following types of discs:

DVD CD

8cm (3") 8cm (3") 12cm (5") 12cm (5")

The DVD280 will also play most DVD-R DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW discs recorded in the DVD-Video format, but we cannot guarantee complete playback compatibility of DVD-recordable discs, due to the wide variation in recorders and blank discs.

CD-RW CD-R VCD or SVCD

12cm (5") 8cm (3") 8cm (3")

12cm (5") 12cm (5")

NOTE: Playback of CD-R or CD-RW discs created on a computer requires proper formatting and finalization of the disc for audio playback. Some computers and/or software programs may not be capable of creating compatible discs.

DVD-Video Disc Compatibility:

• 8cm (3") or 12cm (5") discs

• Single-sided or double-sided discs

• Single-layer or dual-layer discs

• Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM digital audio tracks

• MPEG-2 digital video

• Discs are generally divided into one or more titles, which may be further subdivided into chapters.

Audio CD Compatibility

• 8cm (3") or 12cm (5") discs

• Linear PCM digital audio

• Audio CDs are divided into tracks

CD-R/RW Compatibility

• 12cm (5") discs

• Linear PCM, MP3 (32kbps – 320kbps) or Windows Media

WMA (16kbps –

192kbps) digital audio

• May contain JPEG still images (up to 5 megapixels, file size up to 5Mb)

• Linear PCM discs are generally divided into tracks like an audio CD. MP3, WMA and JPEG discs (or discs that contain more than one of these formats) are divided into files, which may be organized into folders, depending on how the disc was created.

VCD/SVCD Compatibility

• 12cm (5") discs

• Linear PCM, MP1 (MPEG-1, Layer 1), MP3 (MPEG-1, Layer 3) digital audio

• MPEG-1 digital video

• May contain JPEG still images (Video CD Version 2.0).

• Some discs may contain menus and chapters, while other discs simply contain tracks. Version 2.0 discs may offer interactive playback control (PBC).

However, the DVD280 will NOT play the following:

• DVD-Audio discs, unless the disc contains Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM digital audio tracks

• DVD-Video discs with a Region Code other than that indicated on the rear panel

• DVD-ROM data discs

• DVD-RAM discs

• CD-I discs

• CD-G discs

• Kodak

Photo CD discs

NOTE: Due to differences in the formatting of certain discs, it is possible that some discs may include features that are not compatible with the DVD280. Similarly, although the DVD280 is capable of a wide range of features, not all discs include every capability of the DVD system. For example, although the DVD280 is compatible with multi-angle discs, that feature is only possible when the disc is specially encoded for multipleangle play. In addition, the DVD280 is capable of playing back both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks, but the number and types of tracks available will vary from disc to disc. To make certain that a specific feature or soundtrack option is available, please check the options noted on the disc jacket.

• Playback of DTS audio discs requires connection to a processor or receiver with a DTS decoder and the correct setting of the Digital Output Format in the Audio Submenu to “Original” (see page 25).

• Playback capability for CD- or DVDrecordable discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the disc and the recorder used to create the disc.

• The DVD280 is compatible with most discs recorded with files encoded using MP3 or Windows Media 9, as well as JPEG still images. However, note that variations in the encoder or codec used and the bit rate of the encoding may affect the DVD280’s ability to play back a specific disc. As a result, we cannot guarantee complete compatibility with all encoders and versions of the codecs. For best results, we recommend that MP3 files be encoded at bit rates ranging between 32kbps and 320kbps. WMA files should be encoded at bit rates between 16kbps and 192kbps. JPEG files should contain no more than 5 mega

pixels, and the file size should

be no larger than 5Mb.

Upgradeability via Internet

The “firmware” controlling the functionality of the JBL DVD280 is fully upgradeable. In the event of future improvements to its operations and features, it will be possible to download firmware upgrades from www.jbl.com. Simply copy the downloaded file onto a CD-R, and insert it into the DVD280 for an automatic upgrade.

Packing List

1 JBL DVD280 DVD Player

1 Remote control

2 AA batteries

1 A/V cable for stereo analog audio

and composite video

1 S-video cable

1 1/8" Remote input/output cable

AC power cords. Use the one

appropriate for your region and electrical requirements. If none is correct for your area, you may need to contact your local JBL distributor to obtain the correct power cord.

1 Owner’s manual

TERMINOLOGY

Since they share some of the characteristics and technology of CD players, many of the terms and operational concepts used in a DVD player are similar to what you may be familiar with from CD players and changers, or older video disc formats such as Laser Disc. However, if this is your first DVD product, some of the terms used to describe the features of a DVD player may be unfamiliar. The following explanations should solve some of the mysteries of DVD, and help you to enjoy all the power and flexibility of the DVD format and the DVD280.

Aspect Ratio: This is a description of the width of a video image in relation to its height. A conventional video screen is four units wide for every three units of height, making it almost square. Newer wide-aspect-ratio video displays are 16 units wide for every nine units of height, making them more like the screen in a movie theater. The program material on a DVD may be recorded in either format and, in addition, you may configure the DVD280 to play back in either format, depending on the features recorded on a disc.

Chapter: DVD programs are divided into chapters and titles. Chapters are the subsections programmed into a single title on a disc. Chapters may be compared to the individual tracks on an audio CD. Press the Menu



Button

chapters on a disc.

Component Video: This form of video signal eliminates many of the artifacts of traditional composite video signals by splitting the signal into a separate luminance channel (the Y signal channel) and two color-difference signals (the Pr and Pb signal channels). With a component video connection, you will see greater picture resolution and eliminate many picture imperfections, such as the moiré patterns often seen on checkpatterned cloth. However, in order to benefit from component video, you must have a video display with Y/Pr/Pb component video inputs. Do not connect the component video outputs of the DVD280 to the standard composite or S-video inputs of a TV or recorder.

to see a listing of the

JPEG Files: JPEG stands for the Joint Photographic Experts Group, which developed a standard for compressing still images, such as photographs. JPEG files may be created on a personal computer by importing images from a digital camera, or scanning printed photographs. These files may be burned onto a compact disc. The DVD280 is among the few DVD players that are capable of recognizing JPEG files and enabling you to view them on your video screen. Moreover, when WMA or MP3 audio files are stored on the same disc as the JPEG files, you may create a “slide show” of images with music in the background. See page 34 for more information.

MP3 Files: MP3 is an audio compression format that was developed by the Motion Picture Experts Group as an adjunct to the MPEG-1 video compression format. A number of encoding software programs are available for transferring CDs and other audio programs into the MP3 format. The main benefit of MP3 is that it reduces the size of audio files considerably, depending on the amount of compression selected during the encoding process, enabling you to store many more songs on one compact disc than in the standard audio CD format. The DVD280 is capable of playing MP3 files and displaying the file names, using its advanced graphic interface. See page 40 for more information on MP3 files.

Multiple Angle: DVDs have the capability to show up to four different views of the same scene in a program. When a disc is encoded with multiple-angle information, pressing the Angle Button to switch between these different views. Note that, at present, few discs take advantage of this capability and, when they do, the multipleangle technology may only be present for short periods of time within the disc. Producers will usually insert some sort of icon or graphic in the picture to alert you to the availability of multiple-angle scenes.

will enable you

Progressive Scan: The DVD280 offers progressive scan video outputs for use with compatible high-resolution televisions and projectors. Before DVD, no consumer medium could store, transmit or display video with full resolution. To conserve bandwidth, analog compression (interlacing) is employed: first, the odd-numbered lines of a frame are displayed, followed by the even-numbered lines. The result is that only half of the video image is drawn at one time; the viewer’s brain must reassemble the complete image. This is acceptable, if the monitor is not too large and if there is not too much motion in the image. Large displays and fast-moving images reveal the limitations of this system. Thanks to DVD’s immense data capacity, images are now stored intact (progressively), so that all the lines in each frame (odd and even) are shown at the same time. But because most TVs cannot handle a progressive signal, all current DVD players generate an interlaced output for compatibility. The DVD280 is among the select few DVD players with true progressive scan video output for use with compatible TVs and CRT projectors and with all plasma, LCD and DLP display devices, via the component video output. The result is 40% greater light output than a conventional TV and a stunningly detailed high-definition image, along with an almost complete absence of visible scanlines and motion artifacts. The DVD280’s sophisticated pixel-bypixel processing is a major advancement over the previous generation’s line-by-line processing, bringing out even greater detail in your favorite video presentations. Of course, traditional Y/Pr/Pb component video, S-video and composite video outputs are included for use with conventional televisions and projectors.

Reading: This is a message that you will see when you first press the Play

Button

5B. It refers to the fact

that the player must first examine the contents of the disc to see whether it is a CD or DVD, and then extract the information about the type of material on the disc, such as languages, aspect ratios, subtitles, number of titles and more. The slight delay while the contents of the disc are read is normal.

Resume: The operation of the Stop Button

7Don the DVD280 works

differently from what you are used to on CD players. On a traditional CD player, when you press the Stop button, the unit playback. On a CD player,

does just that: It stops

when you press the Start button again, the disc starts from the beginning. With the DVD280, however, you have two options when playing DVD discs. Pressing the Stop Button

7Donce

will stop the playback, but it actually puts the unit in the Resume mode. This means that you can turn the machine off and, when you press the

Play Button

5Bthe next time, the

disc will resume or continue from the point on the disc where the Stop

Button

7Dwas pressed. This is

helpful if you are watching a movie and must interrupt your viewing session but wish to pick up where you left off. Pressing the Stop Button

7Dtwice will stop the machine in

a traditional manner and, when the disc is played again, it will start from the beginning.

Title: For a DVD, a title is defined as an entire movie or program. There may be as many chapters within a title as the producers decide to include. Most discs include only one title, but some may have more than one, to give you a “Double Feature” presentation or to include other special features. Press the Title Button

to see a listing of the titles on a disc. When a disc has only one title, pressing the Title Button

may

show a list of the chapters.

WMA Files: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio compression format that was developed by the Microsoft

Corporation for use with its Windows Media Player. WMA files can be even smaller in size than MP3 files, while maintaining similar quality. The DVD280 is among the few DVD players capable of playing discs containing WMA files. Note that Windows Media Player uses other file formats; however, the DVD280 is only capable of playing files that end in the “.wma” extension.

In Resume mode, the cover of the DVD will be displayed, if available. Otherwise, the JBL screen will appear. The resume function is not available for CDs or JPEG files. For DVDs only, the resume function will be retained even after the DVD280 has been placed in Standby mode by pressing the Power On/Off Button 2 , but not after the unit has been fully powered down by pressing the Main Power On/Off Button 1, or after the unit has been unplugged from AC power.

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

VIDEO

DVD280 High Performance DVD/CD Player

Standby

Dimmer Test

Power

9 )

JPEG VCD DVD WMA

MP3 PROG RANDOM REPEAT 1 ALL A-B V.OFF TEST P.SCAN

TITLE TRACK CHAPTER PBC HOUR MIN SEC

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Main Power On/Off

Power On/Off (Standby)

Power Indicator

Disc Drawer

Eject

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Main Power On/Off: Press this switch to apply power to the DVD280. Once the unit has been turned on with this switch, the Power Indicator will light up in red, and the DVD280 may be turned on from either the front panel or remote control. Press the switch again to turn the unit completely off.

Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once to turn the DVD280 on, and the Power Indicator orange. Press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode and the Power

Indicator

will turn back to red. Note that in order for this switch to operate, the Main Power Switch must be pressed in so that it is in the ON position.

Power Indicator: This LED will be illuminated in red when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on. When the unit is in operation, the indicator will turn orange.

Disc Drawer: This drawer is used to hold the discs played in the unit. Be certain to seat all discs carefully within the recess in the drawer. Do not press down on the drawer when it is open, to avoid damage to the player.

Eject: Press this button to open or close the disc tray.

Play: Press to initiate playback or to resume playback after the Pause

Button

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Play

Pause

Stop

Skip (Previous)

Skip (Next)

Pause: Press this button to momentarily pause playback. To resume playback, press the button again. If a DVD is playing, action will freeze and a still picture will be displayed when the button is pressed.

Stop: Press this button once to place the disc in the Resume mode. Playback will stop, but as long as the tray is not opened or the disc changed, DVD playback will continue from the same point on the disc when the Play Button

5Bis pressed

again. Resume will also work if the unit was turned off. To stop a disc and have play start from the beginning, press the button twice.

Skip (Previous): Press this button to move backward through the music tracks on a CD or the chapters on a DVD.

Skip (Next): Press to move forward through the music tracks on a CD or the chapters on a DVD.

Dimmer

Test

Main Information Display

Dimmer: Press this button to

reduce the brightness of the Main

Information Display

turn the display off completely in the following order: FULL BRIGHTNESS ➔ HALF BRIGHTNESS ➔ OFF ➔ FULL BRIGHTNESS.

Test: Press this button to display a test picture on the screen, which enables you to optimally adjust the color parameters on your video display, such as brightness, contrast, color intensity and tint.

Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status information to help you operate the DVD player. See page 12 for a complete explanation of the display.

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FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

JPEG VCD DVD WMA

MP3 PROG RANDOM REPEAT 1 ALL A-B V.OFF TEST P.SCAN

TITLE TRACK CHAPTER PBC HOUR MIN SEC

A Disc-Type Indicators B Playback-Mode Indicators C Title Number Indicators D Chapter/Track Number Indicators E Time Indicators F Hour/Minute/Second Indicators G Progressive Scan Indicator

A Disc-Type Indicators: The DVD,

CD, JPEG, MP3, VCD or WMA indica- tor will light to show the type of disc currently being played.

B Playback-Mode Indicators: These indicators light to show the current playback mode:

› Lights when a disc is playing in the normal mode.

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Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search Forward mode. The on-screen banner display indicates the selected speed (2x, 16x, 64x, 200x). The third triangle will light when the search speed reaches 16x, and will remain lit if the speed is increased to 64x or 200x.

ÍÍ

Lights when the disc is paused.

‹‹

Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search Reverse banner display indicates the selected speed (2x, 16x, 64x, 200x). The third triangle will light when the search speed reaches 16x, and will remain lit if the speed is increased to 64x or 200x.

Note that the fast-search speeds above are for DVDs only. Fast-search is also available for VCDs, SVCDs and CDs, but only at two speeds, 4x and 32x. Fast-search is not available for MP3s or WMAs.

C Title Number Indicators: These

two positions in the display will show the current title number when a DVD disc is playing.

mode. The on-screen

H Parental Lock Indicator I Angle Indicator J Test Indicator K V-OFF Indicator L VCD Playback Control Indicator M A-B Repeat Indicator

Chapter/Track/Title Indicators

D Chapter/Track Number Indicators:

When a DVD disc is playing, these two positions in the display will show the current chapter. When a CD is playing, they will show the current track number.

E Time Indicators: These positions in the display will show the running time of a disc in play. When a DVD is playing, these indicators will show the time elapsed or remaining for the current chapter or title. When a CD, VCD or SVCD is playing, these indicators will show the time elapsed or remaining for the current track or disc. When an MP3 or WMA file is playing, these indicators will show the elapsed time for the current file. See page 35 for more information on the time display.

NOTE: The indicators CDE will also display text messages about the DVD280’s status, including READING when a disc is loading, and DISC ERROR when a disc is not compatible with the DVD280.

F Hour/Minute/Second Indicators:

These indicators are used with the Time Indicators E to show current, remaining or total time.

G Progressive Scan Indicator: This indicator lights when the DVD280’s progressive scan video outputs are activated.

H Parental Lock Indicator: This indi- cator lights when the parental lock system is engaged in order to prevent anyone from changing the rating level without a code.

O Repeat Indicators P Random Indicator Q Program Indicator

I Angle Indicator: This indicator

blinks when alternative viewing angles are available on the DVD currently playing.

J Test Indicator: This indicator lights when the video test screen is activated.

K V-OFF Indicator: This indicator lights when the unit’s video output has been turned off by pressing the

Video Off Button

control.

L VCD Playback Control Indicator:

This indicator lights when the playback control function is turned on for VCDs.

M A-B Repeat Indicator: This indica- tor lights when a specific passage for repeat playback has been selected.

N Chapter/Track/Title Indicators:

These indicators are used with the

Title Number Indicators C and the Chapter/Track Number Indicators D

to display the current track for CDs, VCDs and SVCDs, and the current Title and Chapter for DVDs.

O Repeat Indicators: These indica- tors light when any of the Repeat functions are in use.

P Random Indicator: This indicator lights when the unit is in the Random Play mode.

Q Program Indicator: This indicator lights when the Playlist has been set to the programmed order using the Player Menu of the Graphic User Interface. See page 43 for more information.

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Power On

Repeat

Playlist

Audio

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Navigation ⁄/¤Buttons

Info

Navigation ‹/› Buttons

Enter

Pause

Skip/Step (Previous)

Play

Search/Slow Reverse

Stop

Video Off

Display Dimmer

Clear

Title

Numeric Keys

Light

A-B Repeat

Zoom

Angle

Pic –

Pic +

Search/Slow Forward

Skip/Step (Next)

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Status

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Disc Menu

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Setup

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Subtitle

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Random

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Power Off

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Power On: Turns on the player when it is in Standby mode (the JBL logo appears on-screen).

Repeat: Press to go to the Repeat menu. You can repeat a title, chapter, track, programmed playlist or the entire disc.

Playlist: Press this button to access the playlist on-screen menu. See page 43 for more information on programming playlists.

Audio: Press to access various audio languages on a DVD (if the DVD contains multiple audio streams). This button may also allow you to access different audio formats on DVD discs, such as switching to the linear PCM or Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks (or other formats), if they’ve been recorded on the disc.

Eject: Press to open or close the Disc Drawer

Navigation

K/L

Buttons: Use to

select and execute items or settings.

Info: Press for detailed information on the disc playing (Video/Audio bit rate, Movie aspect ratio and others). Note that the unit will not react to any transport button as long as the info menu is displayed. Press again to remove information from screen.

Navigation ‹/› Buttons: Use to select and execute items or settings.

Enter: Use to execute selections in the menu system or as prompted.

Pause: Freezes a picture (with DVD/VCD) and pauses the playback signal (CD) when a disc is playing. Press again for normal playback.

Skip/Step (Previous): Press to go to the beginning of the current track. Press again quickly to go to the beginning of the previous track. When the Pause Button

has been pressed during playback, the picture reverses frame by frame each time this button is pressed. The step function is only available for DVDs, VCDs and SVCDs.

Play: Press this button to begin

playback of the disc (closes the Disc

Drawer

first, if it is open).

Search/Slow (Reverse): Allows you to search in reverse through a disc while it is in Play mode. Each time you press this button while a DVD is playing, the search speed changes as below:

R. SEARCH 2x ➜ R. SEARCH 16x ➜ R. SEARCH 64x ➜ R. SEARCH 200x ➜ R. SEARCH 2x

Two fast-search speeds are available for VCDs, SVCDs and CDs: 4x and 32x. Fast-search is not available for MP3s or WMAs.

This button also allows you to play movies in Slow mode. Each time you press this button while a DVD is playing, and after pressing the Pause

Button

, the slow speed will be

changed as below: R. SLOW 1/2x ➜ R. SLOW 1/4x ➜ R.

SLOW 1/8x ➜ R. SLOW 1/16x ➜ R. SLOW 1/2x

Slow-speed playback is not available for CDs, or for MP3 and WMA discs. Two slow-play speeds are available for VCDs and SVCDs: 1/2x and 1/4x. See page 30 for more information on fast-search and slow-play.

Stop: Stops playing a disc. When a disc is playing, if you press the Stop

Button

7Donce, then the Play

Button

5B, the disc will resume

play; i.e., it will start from the same point on the disc where the unit was stopped. If you press the Stop Button

7Dtwice, then the Play Button 5B, the disc will start play from

the beginning. The resume function is not available for CDs. The resume function is available after the unit has been placed in the Standby mode by pressing the Power On/Off (Standby) Button 2 and then powered on again, but only for DVDs.

Video Off: Press to turn off video output for improved performance from audio-only discs. Press again to restore video output (see page 39).

Display Dimmer: Press to change the brightness of the front-panel display or to turn the display off completely in the following order: FULL BRIGHTNESS ➜ HALF BRIGHTNESS ➜ OFF ➜ FULL BRIGHTNESS

Clear: Press to remove the OnScreen Banner Display from the screen.

Title: Press this button while a disc is playing to display the current title number. Press it again to jump to the next numbered title on the disc. Note that this function often remains active even when the disc’s software prohibits title jumping using the

Skip/Step (Next) Button

Numeric Keys: Select numbers

by pressing these buttons.

Light: Press to illuminate the buttons on the remote control.

A-B Repeat: Press to select the beginning and end of passage A-B, which will play repeatedly.

Zoom: When a DVD, JPEG, VCD or SVCD disc is playing, press this button to zoom the picture so that it is enlarged. There are four steps to the zoom function, each progressively larger. Press through each of the zoom stages to return to a normal picture. Use the Navigation

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/‹ / ›

Buttons 57 to view different areas of the enlarged image. Only two enlargement sizes are available for VCDs and SVCDs (2x and 4x).

Angle: Press to access various camera angles

on a DVD (if the DVD contains multiple camera angles). When a JPEG is being displayed, pressing the Angle Button w repeatedly causes the on-screen image to rotate clockwise by 90 degrees each press. If the disc also contains audio MP3 or WMA files, this portion of the disc must be deactivated by pressing the Setup Button  to display the on-screen menu system. Use the

⁄/¤/‹/› Navigation Buttons fh

to highlight the Audio icon on the left side of the Player Menu, and press the Enter Button i to deactivate it.

Pic–: When playing a disc containing JPEG still image files, press this button to view the previous picture.

Pic+: When playing a disc containing JPEG still image files, press this button to view the next picture.

Search/Slow (Forward): Allows you to search forward through a disc while it is in Play mode. Each time you press this button while a DVD is playing, the search speed changes as below:

F. SEARCH 2x ➜ F. SEARCH 16x ➜ F. SEARCH 64x ➜ F. SEARCH 200x ➜ F. SEARCH 2x

Two fast-search speeds are available for VCDs, SVCDs and CDs: 4x and 32x. Fast-search is not available for MP3s or WMAs.

This button also allows you to play movies in Slow mode. Each time you press this button while a DVD is playing, and after pressing the Pause

Button

, the slow speed will be

changed as below: F. SLOW 1/2x ➜ F. SLOW 1/4x ➜ F.

SLOW 1/8x ➜ F. SLOW 1/16x ➜ F. SLOW 1/2x

Skip/Step (Next): Press to go to the beginning of the next track. When the Pause Button

has been pressed during playback, the picture advances frame by frame each time this button is pressed. The step function is only available for DVDs, VCDs and SVCDs.

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Status: Press while a disc is playing to view the on-screen status banner display. Use the Navigation

K/L/

‹/› Buttons

to move through the different features in the Banner Display. When a value is highlighted, such as Track Number or Time Remaining, press the Enter

Button

to select it. The banner will display the available options. Scroll through the options using the

Navigation ‹› Buttons press the Enter Button

and

to select

the desired option.

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Disc Menu: Displays the DVD

disc menu on-screen in Play mode.

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Setup: Press to access the

DVD280‘s on-screen menu system.

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Subtitle: When a DVD is playing, press to select a subtitle language or to turn subtitles off.

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Random: Press for playback in random order. The Random function is not available when playing DVDs, except for random playback of a programmed playlist. It is available when playing both commercial and recordable audio CDs and VCDs, and discs containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files.

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Power Off: Turns off the player to Standby mode.

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