Koss 625p, 525p User Manual
KS5121
DVD/VCD/CD/MP3 PLAYER
Lecture DVD/VCD/CD/MP3
SAFETY
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner manual carefully
and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an
authorized service location.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or
fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for
installation, use and servicing. This unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades, one wider than the other. A grounding type
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.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
• Use only with a 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.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as when the power
supply 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.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• Disc Tray
Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is
closing. It may cause serious personal injury.
• Burden
Do not place a heavy object on, or step on the product.
The object may fall, causing serious personal injury
and serious damage to the product.
• Disc
Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc.
These discs are easily broken and may cause serious
personal injury and product malfunction.
• Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-
aged.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fall-
en into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or wa-
ter.
d) If the product does not operate normally by fol-
lowing the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a need for service.
• Servicing
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.
• Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
• Safety Check
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.
• USA & Canada versions comply with UL & CUL
requirements.
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CONTENTS
Safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
Important Safety Instructions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
Contents & Package------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Installation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Remote Control ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Front Panel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Display -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Rear Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Connections--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
Basic Setup --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Playing DVD / CD / VCD Disc -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
Playing Flash Card ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Advanced Playback Function --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Playing MP3 / JPEG / WMA / DivX Disc-------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Disc You Can Play-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
Problems-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25
IMPORTANT
Since DVD circuitry may cause interference to other radio tuners nearby, switch this unit off when not in use or move it away from the affected
radio tuner.
NOTE:
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of Industry Canada. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television, which can be determined by turning the equipment off then the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
--- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
--- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
--- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
This 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 any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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.
U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448 and 6,516,132
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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 ourTV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p DVD player, please contact our
customer service center.
PACKAGE
Examine the contents of the box for your DVD player. There should be the following:
• DVD Player with attached power cord
• Remote Control
• 2 Batteries
• A/V Cable
• Instruction Book
• Warranty Card
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Region 1
INSTALLATION
Player ZonesPlayer Zones
Player Zones
Player ZonesPlayer Zones
For the purpose of distribution of DVD Discs, the world has
been separated into 6 zones. The zone your unit is intended
for is indicated on the Zone Label. This should be the same
as the label on discs available in your region. If you have any
difficulties in playing a disc, make sure that the disc is for the
same zone as your player.
Anti-Copy Disc ProtectionAnti-Copy Disc Protection
Anti-Copy Disc Protection
Anti-Copy Disc ProtectionAnti-Copy Disc Protection
Some DVD discs have anti-copying devices.
With these discs the playback on a Television will give the
highest quality picture, however you will not be able to record
this signal on a VCR.
• Install your unit on a stable flat surface. There
must be sufficient room in front of the unit for the
drawer to be opened and the unit should be
positioned so that it can see the remote control.
• Do not expose your unit to extremes of
temperature or humidity.
• Avoid standing it on a hot surface such as on top
of other hot running equipment and ensure that
there is adequate ventilation to the unit.
Caution:
Do not install this equipment in confined space such
as a book case or similar unit!
DVD DiscsDVD Discs
DVD Discs
DVD DiscsDVD Discs
There are several types of DVD Disc:
Single-sided discs plays for approximately 2 Hours
Single-sided disc with 2-layer
plays for approximately 4 Hours
Double-sided disc plays for approximately 4 Hours
Double-sided disc with 2-layer on both sides
plays for approximately 8 Hours
DVD discs have Titles and Chapters:
* There can be several Titles on one disc and each
Title can contain several Chapters. Titles and
Chapters are numbered, e.g. Title 1, Title 2,
Chapter 1 and etc.
* Usually Title one will show the disc publisher and
studio logos. The next Title will be the film.
Other Titles contain trailers for other films,
production notes, or alternative endings for the
film. There are many possibilities with Digital
Versatile Disc.
* Chapters within the main Title allow you to search
quickly for a specific point on the disc. Many
discs have a Chapter Menu sometimes called
Scene Index or Scene Menu that displays the first
shot from each Chapter, which allows you to
select a shot and play the disc from that point
onwards.
DVD discs can be PAL or NTSC. This player can play both
types (if the player zone is correct).
DVD discs allow up to 8 Languages and 32 subtitles on a
single disc. You can select and change the language and
subtitle to suit yourself and play the whole disc or just part
of it and view it from different angles.
Cleaning DiscCleaning Disc
Cleaning Disc
Cleaning DiscCleaning Disc
Picture freezing & sound skipping or repeating can occur if the disc inside the
player is dirty.
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the
disc from the center out.
• Do not wipe in a circular motion. Circular scratches can cause picture
distortion or render the disc unplayable.
Caution: Do not use solvents, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray
intended for analog discs.
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REMOTE CONTROL
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3
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16. Fast Search Forward & Backward
Plays backward and forward quickly
17. “TITLE/ROTATE” key
- Displays title menu if present on
disc
- Rotates images on JPEG discs
18. “EXIT” key
- Exit menus
- When PBC is On, press to return to
the disc menu during VCD/SVCD
playback
19. “MENU” key
Displays disc menu when playing disc
20. “AUDIO” key
Select one of the audio sound tracks
programmed on a DVD or select the
audio output mode on a VCD/SCVD
21. “INFO” key
- Displays the SETUP menu where
you can check or change various
settings in stop mode
- Displays current setting information
of playing disc
22. Numeric Keys
0 - 9 are used for direct access of
title, chapter, track and time
23. Open/Close
Opens or closes disc loading tray
24. Mute
Mutes and unmutes sound output
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1. Power On / Standby
Switches the player between Standby
and On
2. “GOTO” key
Skip directly to a specific location on
a DVD/CD disc
3. Bookmark
Open bookmark menu of disc
4. “V-SELECT” key
- Switches between S_Video and
Component
- If the player is in the Pro Scan
mode, press this key will switch to
S_video
5. “SUBTITLE” key
Select one of the subtitle languages
programmed on the DVD
6. “A-B” key
Perform point-to-point repeat playback
on a DVD or CD
7. “PLAYMODE” key
Displays play mode menu if present
on disc
8. “ZOOM/CLEAR” key
Select zoom ratio when playing disc
9. “ANGLE/PBC” key
- Display Angle menu if present on
discs
- Display PBC menu if present on
discs
10. Skip
Skip to previous or next chapter or
track
11. Stop
Stops playback
12. Play
Starts playback
13. Active Navigation keys
- Advance in the indicated directions
for making selections in menus
- Moves picture frame in zoom status
14. “OK” key
Confirm selection
15. Pause
Pause playback
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FRONT PANEL
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2
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DISPLAY
1
6 7 8 9
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2
1. Standby Indicator
2. Standby On/Off
3. Disc Loading Tray
4. Opens/Closes Disc Loading
Tray
5. Pauses or Starts Playback
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12
6. Stops
7. Skips to Previous Chapter/
Track
8. Skips to Next Chaper/Track
9. Infra-Red Receiver Window
10. LED Display Area
11. Multi-Flash Card slot (CF I&II)
12. Multi-Flash Card Slot
(SD, MMC, MS, XD, SM)
1. DVD Disc Indicator
2. Disc Play Status
5
Lights up during
Playback
3. Pause Indicator
4. Disc Rotation
10 11
Indicator
5. Mute Status Indicator
6. VCD Disc Indicator
7. MP3 Playback
Indicator
8. Repeat Indicator
9. Alphanumeric Display
10. Dolby Digital Detect
Indicator
11. DTS Detect Indicator
REAR PANEL
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2
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1. Power Cord
2. Audio Output - Left and Right
3. Component / Progressive Video
Outputs
4. Composite Video Output
5. Coaxial Output
6. S-Video Output
CONNECTIONS
COMPOSITE VIDEO CABLE
(Included)
S-VIDEO CABLE
(Not
Included)
COMPONENT VIDEO CABLE
(Not
Included)
Video Connections
The way in which you connect your DVD player and the kinds of cabling you choose can make a noticeable
difference in picture and sound quality. Before you select one of the options, please make sure that your other
equipment (e.g. TV, receiver) has the required input/output channel.
Use either options of below:
For good picture quality, use COMPOSITE
VIDEO CABLE
COMPOSITE VIDEO CABLE
(Included)
For best picture quality, use COMPONENT
VIDEO CABLES
COMPONENT VIDEO CABLE
(Not Included)
For better picture quality, use S-VIDEO
CABLE
S-VIDEO CABLE
(Not Included)
Notes on Progressive Scan:
1. If your TV can accept Progressive
Scan feeds, your video connections
should be done as in the picture on the
left to obtain best possible picture
quality from the player.
2. Once connected, press the “VSELECT” key on remote control or go
to “DISPLAY” of On-Screen Display to
activate the feature.
3. Your TV may need adjustment to
accept Progressive Scan feeds.
4. Do not substitute a component Video
cable with an Audio/Video cable.
Although these types of cables do look
alike, the actual wires inside the cable
in which the signal passes along are
very different. Substituting cables will
result in poor picture quality and could
damage your equipment.
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Audio Connections
RCAAUDIO CABLE
(Included)
Rear speaker
(
right surround )
Rear speaker
(
left surround )
Front left
speaker
Front right
speaker
Center speaker
Rear
Left
Front
Right
Centre
speaker
Sub
woofer
Front
Left
Rear
Right
COAXIALAUDIO CABLE
(Not
Included)
Before you select one of the options, please make sure that your other equipment (e.g.
TV, receiver) has the required input/output channel.
Use either options of below:
For better sound quality, use RCA AUDIO CABLE
RCAAUDIO CABLE
(Included)
Connecting 5.1 CH Receiver
Do not connect the L-R Audio sockets to the TV, in case the L-R connections are made,
you need to set the TV volume control to zero.
Connect the Digital Audio Out socket from the DVD to the Input socket of your 5.1 Ch.
Receiver. Use Coaxial Audio Cable.
For best sound quality, use Coaxial Audio Cable.
5.1 CH RECEIVER
COAXIALAUDIO CABLE
(NotIncluded)
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DIGITALCOAXIAL AUDIOIN
Centre
Front
Rear
Left
Front left
speaker
Rear speaker
( left surround )
Rear
Front
Sub
speaker
Right
Right
Left
woofer
TV
Center speaker
Front right
speaker
Rear speaker
( right surround )
Subwoofer
BASIC SETUP
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
Press Power On/Standby button on the
front panel or
turn on the unit. Press the INFO button to
access the SETUP MENU in STOP mode
and press again to exit.
on the remote control to
1. LANGUAGE Setting
1.1 OSD / Subtitles / Audio / DVD Menu
or button to select Language
1. Use
and press OK.
2. Use
3. Use
4. Use
5. Use
or button to select OSD/
Subtitle/Audio/DVD Menu and press
OK.
or button to select the option
you want to use and press OK.
button to return to the previous
menu.
button to return to the main
menu bar.
2. VIDEO Setting
2.1 TV Shape
or button to select Video and
1. Use
press OK.
2. Use
3. Use
4. Use
5. Use button to return to the main
Notes :
• The displayable picture size is preset on
• When you play DVD discs recorded in
• If you select 16:9 wide-screen mode and
or button to select TV Shape
and press OK or
or button to shift and select
the TV type, and press OK to confirm
selection.
button to return to the previous
menu.
button.
menu bar.
the DVD disc. Therefore the playback
picture of some DVD discs may not
conform to the picture size you select.
4:3 picture size only, the playback picture
always appears in 4:3 picture size
regardless of the TV shape setting.
you own a 4:3 TV set, the DVD playback
picture will be horizontally distorted during
playback. Images will appear to be
horizontally compressed. Always be sure
that your TV shape conforms to the actual
TV in use.
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2.2 TV System
1. Use
2. Use
3. Use
4. Use
5. Use
WARNING: you MUST have a PAL system TV
if you choose to select PAL setting. If you
have an NTSC North American television set
and you switch the setting to PAL, you will
loose your ability to switch the DVD Player
back to NTSC because the On Screen Menu
will no longer be readable.
or button to select Video and
press OK.
or button to select TV
System and press OK.
or button to shift and select
PAL or NTSC output to match your TV
or other video equipment*. Press OK
to confirm selection.
button to return to the previous
menu.
button to return to the main
menu bar.
2.3 Video Out
1. Use
2. Use
3. Use
4. Use
5. Use
or button to select Video and
press OK.
or button to select Video Out
and press OK.
or button to shift, and press
OK to confirm selection.
button to return to the previous
menu.
button to return to the main
menu bar.
2.4 View Mode
1. Use
2. Use
3. Use
4. Use
5. Use
Notes:
Fill - View in full screen.
Original - View in the original video ratio.
Fit to Screen - View in the best ratio to fit the
screen.
Pan Scan - Black bar on top and bottom.
or button to select Video and
press OK.
or button to select View
Mode and press OK.
or button to shift, and press
OK to confirm selection of different
picture view mode.
button to return to the previous
menu.
button to return to the main
menu bar.
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2.5 JPEG Interval
1. Use
or button to select Video and
press OK.
2. Use
or button to select JPEG Interval
and press OK.
3. Press OK repeatedly to select among 5
Seconds, 10 Seconds and 15 Seconds.
button to return to the main menu
4. Use
bar.
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
The setting will change to Progressive Scan ON.
TV with PROGRESSIVE SCAN is needed, otherwise
picture will be distorted or no picture.
Toresume NON-PSCAN picture, press (V. Select)
key a few times until picture is OK.
Do you want to continue?
No, keep using component output.
Yes,switch to Progressive Scan output.
2.6 Progressive Scan
1. Use
or button to select Video and
press OK.
or button to select Video Out
2. Use
and press OK.
3. Use button to shift to P-SCAN, and
press OK to confirm selection.
4. A warning message will follow, select Yes
and press OK to confirm.
button to return to the main menu
5. Use
bar.
Note: No video output when your TV system
does not support progressive scan in.
3. AUDIO Setting
3.1 Digital Output
1. Use
or button to select Audio and
press OK.
2. Use
or button to select Digital Output
and press OK.
3. Press OK repeatedly to select among
Digital Output options or turn the Digital
Output off.
4. Use
button to return to the main menu
bar.
3.2 Down Sampling
1. Use
or button to select Audio and
press OK.
2. Use
or button to select Down
Sampling and press OK.
3. Press OK repeatedly to select between
96K and 48K.
button to return to the main menu
4. Use
bar.
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STEP 1:
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
4. RATING Setting
4.1 Password / Parental Lock
DVD discs equipped with the password
function are rated according to their
content. The contents allowed by a
parental lock level and the way a DVD
disc can be controlled may vary from disc
to disc.
For example, if the disc allowed, you
could edit out violent scenes unsuitable
for children and replace them with more
suitable scenes, or you could lock out
playback of the disc altogether.
1. Use
2. Use
3. Use
or button to select Rating
and press OK.
or button to select parental
lock and press OK repeatedly to set
the parental lock level.
or button to shift and select
Password, enter your 4-digit security
code and press OK.
If you make a mistake before pressing
OK, press the CLEAR button and enter
your 4-digit security code again.
You cannot play DVD discs rated higher
than the level you selected unless you
cancel the parental lock function.
The parental lock level is equivalent to the
following ratings.
Level 1 : Kid Safe Level 5 : PG_R
Level 2 : G Level 6 : R
Level 3 : PG Level 7 : NC_17
Level 4 : PG_13 Level 8 : Adult
4. Use
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button to return to the main
menu bar.
Indicates Parental lock is NOT active.
The Parental lock is active.
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
Done
4.2 DivX Registration
or button to select Rating and
1. Use
press OK.
2. Use
or button to select Divx
registration and press OK.
3. Press OK to display the Divx registration.
4. Press OK to return to the main menu bar.
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PLAYING DVD / CD / VCD DISC
1. Open / Close
• Press to open the tray.
Note: Load disc on the tray with label facing
upward.
1
• Press to close the tray and start playback
automatically.
2. Play
• Press to start playback.
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12
9
10
5
6
2
3. Pause
7
• Press to temporarily hold playback.
• Press
8
4. Fast Search / Slow Motion / Frame-by-
4
• Press to search forward or backward
3
• In “pause” mode, press to start forward or
• Press “Pause” twice, then press
5. Skip Forward / Backward
• Press to skip forwards or backwards a
• For audio CD disc, use the number buttons
6. Stop & Resume Play
• Press once to enter “Resume Play” mode;
• Press twice to stop playback completely.
7. Menu
• Press to display the disc’s menu.
8. Exit
• Press to quit selection menu.
• When PBC is On, press to return to the disc
to resume normal playback.
Frame Advance
quickly. Press
playback.
• Each time
the speed of fast scan changes
accordingly:
backward slow motion play. Press
resume normal playback.
• Each time
the speed of slow-motion playback changes
accordingly:
move forward frame by frame. Press to
resume normal playing.
Note: Not applicable to CD Playback.
Backward slow motion is not applicable to
VCD playback.
chapter/track.
(remote control only) to jump straight to a
track number.
to resume playback from the point
press
at which you last stopped the disc.
Pressing
beginning of the disc.
Note: Playback will be stopped to display
the menu.
menu during VCD/SVCD playback
to resume normal
or button is pressed,
to
or button is pressed,
to
will start playback from the
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