KOSS KD-305 Owners manual

KD305

DVD/VCD/CD/MP3 PLAYER
Lecteur DVD/VCD/CD/MP3

SAFETY

LASER:

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN OR INTERLOCK
FAILED OR DEFEATED.

Type: Dual semiconductor laser GaAIAs
Wavelength: 650nm and 780nm
Output Power: 7mW
Beam Divergence: 60 degree

WARNINGS:

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. Avoid direct exposure to laser beam.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.

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.

• 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 damaged.

b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects

have fallen into the product.

c) If the product has been exposed to

rain or water.

d) If the product does not operate nor-

mally by following 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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CONTENT

Safety ____________________________________________________________________ 1
Important Safety Instructions __________________________________________________ 2
Contents & Package ________________________________________________________ 3
Installation ________________________________________________________________ 4
Remote Control ____________________________________________________________ 5
Front Panel ________________________________________________________________ 6
Rear Panel ________________________________________________________________ 6
Connections _______________________________________________________________ 7
Basic Operation ____________________________________________________________ 9
Playing DVD / CD / VCD Disc ________________________________________________ 12
Example shows how to Create Program and Delete the last Selection for DVD __________ 15
Example shows how to Create Program and Delete the last Selection for CD ___________ 16
Playing MP3 / WMA / JPEG Disc ______________________________________________ 18
Controls (MP3 / WMA / JPEG Disc) ____________________________________________ 19
Play Modes (MP3 / WMA Disc) _______________________________________________ 20
Disc You Can Play _________________________________________________________ 21
Problems ________________________________________________________________ 22

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 tuning the equipment off and 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.

Software Licence and Copyright Notice

All software that is supplied as part of this equipment is protected by copyright laws
and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and trea­ties. This software is licensed, not sold and is intended for use on this device only.

All title and copyrights in and to the software (including but not limited to any images,
photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text, instructions, code and "applets" in­corporated into the software) are owned by Orient Power Video Manufacturing Ltd. or
its suppliers.

You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble this software for any purpose.
No part of this software may be copied, reproduced, loaned, rented, leased or trans­mitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical, without the express
written permission of Orient Power Video Manufacturing Ltd.

Orient Power Video Manufacturing Ltd. All rights reserved.

C

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

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and
4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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 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 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 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 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

1. Power On / Standby

switches the player between Standby and On

2. “P SCAN” key

activates or deactivates Progressive Scan mode

3. “INFO” key

enters and exits Active Navigation mode

4. “CLEAR” key

- exits menus and Active Navigation mode

- deletes the last selection in program mode

5. View Angle Selection & “ROTATE” key

- displays angle menu if present on discs

- rotates images on JPEG discs

6. “MENU” key

displays disc menu when playing

7. “TITLE” key

displays title menu if present on discs

8. Fast Search Forward & Backward

plays backward and forward quickly

9. Active Navigation keys

advance in the indicated directions for making
selections in menus and Active Navigation mode

10.Stop

stops playback

11. Play

starts playback

12.Open/Close

opens or closes disc loading tray

13.Mute

reduces volume to minimum level, press again to
restore volume level

14.Numeric Keys
0 - 9 are used for direct access of title, chapter,
track and time

15.“EXIT” key
exits menus and Active Navigation mode

16.“ZOOM” key
selects zoom ratio when playing disc

17.Skip a track
skips to previous or next chapter or track

18.“OK” key
confirms selections

19.Index

20.Pause

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opens index menu of disc

pauses playing

FRONT PANEL

1. Power on/off

2. LED Indicator

Standby Mode - RED

Power ON Mode - GREEN

OFF Mode - No Light

3. Disc loading tray

4. Opens/closes disc loading tray

5. Infra-Red receiver window

6. Pauses

7. Starts playback

8. Stops

REAR PANEL

1. Power Cord

2. Audio Output - Left and Right

3. Component Video & Progressive
Scan Outputs

4. Video Output

5. Coaxial Output

6. S-Video Output

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CONNECTIONS

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

For better picture quality, use S-VIDEO
CABLE

For best picture quality, use COMPONENT
VIDEO CABLES

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 “P SCAN”
key on remote control or go to
“DISPLAY” of On-Screen Display to
activate the feature. A warning message
will pop up for confirmation.

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 and sound quality and could
damage your equipment.

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Audio Connections

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

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 will need to set the
TV volume to zero).

Connect the Digital Audio Out socket from the DVD to the Input jack of your 5.1 Ch. Receiver. Use Coaxial
Audio Cable (not included) .

DTS is only available when the DVD player is connected using a Digital cable to a DTS receiver.

For best sound quality, use Coaxial Audio Cable
(not included)

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BASIC OPERATION

To access the setup menu the unit must be in STOP
mode. Use Active Navigation keys to make selections
and then press OK to confirm.

1. Play

Press OK to list the content of disc

(No menu available without disc loaded.)

2. Play Mode

Press OK to select a play mode

(See “When Playback is stopped”, No menu available
without disc loaded. )

3. Lock

Use Active Navigation keys to select a sub-menu

3.1 Lock Player

Press OK and create your password with numeric keys

Note: You must know this password in order to
change it in future. Refer to “Problems” section if you
forgot the password.

3.2 Change Password

Change your existing password to a new one with
numeric keys. You must know your existing password
in order to do so.

3.3 Rated Titles

Pressing to set the player’s parental
control level

Parental levels are assigned to DVD disc. The range
of parental controls is from 1 to 8.

If the unit’s rating limit is set to 8, it will play all discs. If
the player’s rating limit is set below 8, only discs with a
higher or equal parental level will play.

Note: Some discs do not have parental control level
assigned and will play irrespective of the player
setting.

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3.3 Rated Titles (continue)

Playback Path

Playback Path

Parental Level 5

Parental Level 5

Parental Level 2

Parental Level 5

Parental Level 2

Parental Level 7

Parental Level 2

Parental Level 7

Parental Level 2

Parental Level 7

Parental Level 5

Parental Level 2

Parental Level 7

Parental Level 5

Parental Level 2

If alternative scenes with lower rating are included,
the player plays the highest rated scene that the
parental setting allows. For example, consider a disc
which is generally suitable for most audiences, and is
rated as level 2 for most part. However, in the middle
there are also scenes rated at 5 & 7 (not suitable for
children).

A section of the disc can have several different
sequences which vary in parental control level. In the
above example of a disc with parental control, the
player will show a different section depending on the
parental control level set in the player menu.

In this way, parents can control the content of films and
there is no indication that any censorship has occured.

The meaning of the levels 1 to 8 varies depending
upon the country and the type of content of the disc.

The player’s behavior depends on the setting in the
parental menu.

Playback path with Parental Level Set between 2 & 4

Playback Path

Playback Path

Parental Level 5

Parental Level 2

Parental Level 5

Parental Level 2

Parental Level 2

Parental Level 7

Parental Level 2

Parental Level 7Parental Level 7

Parental Level 5

Parental Level 2

Parental Level 7

Parental Level 5

Parental Level 2

Playback path with Parental Level Set between 5 or 6

Playback path with Parental Level Set between 7 or 8

4. Display

Use Active Navigation keys to select a sub-menu

4.1 TV Image

Select TV Image option according to your TV type:

For wide-screen (16:9) TV, select “16x9 wide
screen”

- for 16:9 movie, you will have full screen viewing.

- for 4:3 movie, black bars show on left and right
sides of screen.

For conventional 4:3 TV, select either “Letterbox”
or “Standard”

- if you select 4:3 Letter Box for 16:9 movie, black
bars show on top and bottom of screen.

- if you select 4:3 Standard for 16:9 movie, left and
right edges of the screen are hidden.

- if you select either 4:3 Letter Box or 4:3 Standard for
4:3 movie, you will have full screen viewing.

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4.2 PAL/NTSC

Press OK to select PAL or NTSC output to match your
TV or other video equipment.

Warning: You MUST have a PAL system TV if you
choose to select the PAL setting. If you have an NTSC
North American television set and you switch the set­ting to PAL, you will lose your ability to switch the DVD
Player back to NTSC because the On Screen Menu will
no longer be readable.

4.3 Progressive Scan

Press OK to turn Progressive Scan video output on or
off. Warning message will follow, press OK to confirm.
Refer to page 7 for connection details.

5. Sound

Use Active Navigation keys to select a sub-menu

5.1 Dynamic Range Compression (DRC)

Press OK to turn on/off.

Note: This controls the Dynamic Range Compression
(DRC) for night time listening. DRC reduces difference
between normal voices and sounds like an explosion
without waking your neighbors. The amount of range
control available depends on the disc.

5.2 Digital Output

Press OK to check the box if you have connected the
player’s digital audio output to a receiver with Dolby
Digital or DTS decoding.

6. Languages

Use Active Navigation keys to select a sub-menu
and then press Ok

Select one of the 7 languages as default language for
player menus, disc menus, audio and subtitle lan­guage.

Press OK to confirm selection.

Note: The selected default language is only applica­ble if the playing disc has the selected language
available.

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PLAYING DVD/CD/VCD DISC

1. Press to open the disc tray.

2. Load disc on the tray with label side facing upward.

3. Press to close the tray.

During Playback

Pause / Freeze

Press to temporarily hold the playback.

Press repeatedly to switch between Pause and Freeze.

Slow Motion / Frame-by-Frame Advance

In “pause” mode, press to start forward or
backward slow motion play.

In “Freeze” mode, press
or backward frame by frame.

Press

Note: Not applicable to CD Playback.

to resume normal playing.

Backward slow motion is not applicable to VCD

playback.

to move forward

Fast Search Forward / Backward

Press to search forward or backward quickly. Press

to resume normal playing.

Skip Forward / Backward

Press to skip forwards or backwards a chapter/track.

Stop & Resume Stop

Press once to enter “Resume Stop” mode; press to
resume playback from the stop point .

Press

twice to stop playback completely. Pressing

will start playback from the beginning.

Menu

Press MENU to display the disc’s menu.

Note: Playback will be stopped to display the menu.

Press INFO to display the control bar on TV screen to
make menu selections without interrupting the playing.

Select options by pressing

.

Press CLEAR to quit selection and return to previous
screen.

Press EXIT to quit selection menu.

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00:33:10

Numeric keys (0-9)

Press to input track number for direct track selection.

Zoom

Press to zoom in (2x, 3x, 4x and 5x) pictures during
disc playback.

Info Banner

DVD
|
VCD/SVCD
|
CD

Time Search

Input with numeric keys the time you want to play
from.

T:01T:01

C:12

Title / Track Selection

Press to select the title/track you want
to play. Use numeric keys to make direct selection.

Chapter Selection

Press to select the chapter you want
to play. Use numeric keys to make direct selection.

Subtitle Selection

Press to select subtitle language
according to the availability on disc.

Audio Output Selection

Press to select audio output mode
according to the availability on disc.

Play Mode Selection

Press repeatedly to select play
mode and repeat mode as below:

For DVD disc:

Standard > Program > Random > Disc Repeat
> Title Repeat > Chapter Repeat > Repeat A-B

For CD disc:

Standard > Program > Random > Disc Repeat

> Track Repeat > Repeat A-B > IntroScan

For VCD disc:

Standard > Disc Repeat > Track Repeat

> Repeat A-B
Press OK to confirm.

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Repeat A-B allows a passage to be repeated continu­ously. Press OK at the start of the required passage
(A), then press OK again at the end of required
passage (B). The passage will then be repeated
continuously between point A and B.

Index Menu

Press OK to enter Index menu.

You can set at maximum 12 indexes on a disc.

To play/cancel indexes, use Active Navigation keys to

select

press OK.

( on Remote Control)

(Play) or (Cancel) in an index and

View Angle Selection

Press or ROTATE key to select
viewing angles (if available on disc).

Playback Control

Press to select PBC on/off

( if available on disc). The PBC menu consists of a

list of titles, you can select a title directly with numeric
keys.

When Playback is Stopped

Resume Play

To start Resume Play, press OK or . Press and
then

to start playing from the beginning.

For DVD

For CD

For VCD/SVCD

Play Modes

Select “Standard” and press OK to play chapters/tracks
in default order.

Select “Random” and press OK to play chapters/tracks
in random order.

Select “Program” and press OK to create or edit
program.

(To create program, see Example on next page)

Select “IntroScan” and press OK to play the first 10
seconds of each track.

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Example shows how to create program and delete the last selection for DVD

Use Active Navigation keys to make selections

Step 1: Select Title “1”

OK

Step 2: Press

to add Title “1”

Step 3: Select Title “2”

Step 4: Select Chapter “1”

OK

Step 5: Press

to add Chapter “1”

Step 6: Select “Done” to save the Program List” and

start to play

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Step 7: Press

to delete the last selection

Step 8: Select “Done” to save the “Program List” and

start to play

Example shows how to create program and delete the last selection for CD

Step 1: Select Track “1”

Step 2: Press

OK

to add Track “1”

Step 3: Select Track “3”

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Step 4: Press

OK

to add Track “3”

Step 5: Select “Done” to save the “Program List” and

start to play

Step 6: Press

to delete the last selection

Step 7: Select “Done” to save the “Program List” and

start to play

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PLAYING MP3 / WMA / JPEG DISC

Main Menu: for MP3/WMA disc only

Main Menu: for MP3+JPEG or JPEG disc only

Selection Menu

General

• Press twice to stop MP3/WMA playback and
select “Play Mode” to display the main menu.

• Use Navigation Keys to select the play mode.

Standard

Random

Program

• Press twice to stop MP3+JPEG or JPEG
playback and display the main menu.

MP3

MP3 is compressed audio file format that makes
possible large quantity storage of sound tracks on a
single disc. Files can be grouped in folders or albums,
a folder can also contain other folders.

WMA

Windows Media Audio (WMA) is another compressed
audio file format that is similar to MP3. WMA files can
also be grouped in folders or albums as MP3 files.

Note:
Simultaneous playback of JPEG files with WMA is not

possible.

JPEG

JPEG is compressed image file format. Your player
can play JPEG files with a resolution up to five million
(5 mega) pixels. However, there is no perceptible
improvement in the quality of pictures displayed on
your TV screen beyond 400,000 pixels.

Note:
Display time will vary according to the file size and

number of pixels of JPEG files.

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CONTROLS (MP3 / WMA / JPEG DISC)

1. Open / Close

• Press to open the tray

• Press to close the tray and play automatically

2. Play

• Press to start playing

3. Pause

• Press to stop playing temporarily

• Press again to resume playing

4. Skip

• Press to skip a track forward or backward

5. Stop and Resume Stop

• Press once to “Resume Stop” mode

• Press twice to stop playing completely

Note: Load disc on the tray with label facing
upward.

Note: Press to resume play from the stop point.

Note: Press to play from the beginning.

Remote Control

Info Banner

6. “ROTATE” key (for JPEG only)

• Press to rotate picture

7. “CLEAR” key

• Press to exit menus and delete the last selection in
program mode.

8. “ZOOM” key (for JPEG only)

• Press to zoom in (2X~5X) picture during slideshow

9. “INFO” key

• Press to display the info banner on TV screen

10. “MENU” key

• Press to display the selection menu

Notes:

1. MP3/WMA disc only:

Press to select play mode:

Standard > Program > Random > Track Repeat >

Folder Repeat > Disc Repeat

Press OK to confirm

2. MP3 + JPEG or JPEG only:

Press to select a slideshow speed:

Slow > Normal > Fast
Press OK to confirm

(Speed adjustment is applicable for slideshow only;
MP3 playback speed cannot be altered in this mode.)

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PLAY MODES (MP3 / WMA DISC)

Standard

Random Program

STEP 1: SELECT (Folder or Track)

STEP 2: ADD

1. Standard

Press OK to set unit playing tracks in default order.

2. Random

Press OK to set unit playing tracks in random
order.

Note: Applicable to MP3/WMA disc only

3. Program

Press OK to select program in main menu.

Note: Applicable to MP3/WMA disc only

Create Program

• Use Navigation Keys to select the folder or track

• Press OK to add the selection to the play list

Save Program

STEP 3: SAVE

• Use Navigation Keys to select “Done”

STEP 4: PLAY

• Press to save and start playing

Delete Program (for last selection)

STEP 5: EDIT

• Press to delete the last selection

• Use Navigation Keys to select “Done”

• Press

4. Repeat

• Press to launch the Info Banner

• Use Navigation Keys to select “Repeat Mode”

• Press OK to confirm

5. IntroScan

• Use Navigation keys to highlight an MP3 file

• Press OK to confirm

• First 10 seconds of file will be playbacked

Notes:

IntroScan playback will not skip to next file automatically.

to save and start playing

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DISC YOU CAN PLAY

While advances have been made to ensure that your disc player is compatible with the largest number of discs
possible, it cannot be guaranteed that you will be able to play discs which might not be compliant with audio CD
standards. In the case of writable and rewritable discs, compatibility with this player depends on the DVD writer,
the right software and the disc used.

DVD-Video

Digital video discs - 12 cm and 8 cm, single or double
sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are high-density
optical discs on which high quality picture and audio
are recorded by means of digital signals.

DVD-R, DVD-RW

Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one recording only), DVD­RW and DVD+RW discs (rewritable). Depending on
the DVD writer and discs used. Recordings using
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs must be made in Video
DVD mode. Recordings using DVD+RW discs must
be made in accordance with the specifications for
DVD+RW discs with a 4.7 GB capacity.

Video CD(VCD)

VCD stands for Video Compact Disc on which con­tains video associates with still images, audio tracks
and interactive menus.

Audio CDs

Audio CDs (8 and 12 cm).

CD-R & CD-RW

Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs
(rewritable). This player can play most CD-R discs.
CD-Rs written during a multi-session recording can
also be played, provided that the session has ended
before the disc is played (depending on the write
software). However, depending on the condition of the
CD writer, computer and the disc used, you may find
that not all discs will play successfully. When playing
a CD-R disc, it is completely normal for the unit to
take up to 20 seconds to recognize the disc before
starting to play. If the disc is not recognized after a
period of 20 seconds, remove the disc, and then
insert it again.

• Irrespective of the actual recording capacity of
the CD-R, do not use its full capacity.

• CD-Rs should be preferably used instead of CD­RWs (rewritable CDs) as, in certain cases, CD-RW
playback may be faulty.

• Use reliable, good-quality CD write software.

• Close all other applications on the computer to
ensure reliable CD-R disc recording.

MP3 Files

• Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET
format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 files are
compatible with Microsoft’s DOS and Windows,
as well as with Apple Mac. These two formats are
the most widely used.

• MP3 filenames should not exceed 12 characters,
and should end with the “.MP3” extension. General
name format: “Title.MP3”. When composing your
title ensure that you use 8 characters or less, have
no spaces in the name, and avoid the use of
special characters including ( . , / , \ , = ,+).

• Use a decompression transfer rate of at least
128kB/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording MP3
files. Sound quality with MP3 files basically
depends on the rate of compression /
decompression you choose. Obtaining audio CD
quality sound requires an analog/digital sampling
rate, that is conversion to MP3 format, of at least
128kB/sec and up to 160kB/sec. Choosing higher
rates, such as 192 kB/sec or more, only rarely
produces even better sound quality. Conversely,
files with sampling rates below 128kB/sec will not
play properly.

• Do not try recording copyright-protected MP3 files.
“Secured” files are encrypted and code-protected to
prevent illegal copying. You must not copy such
files.

Important:

The above recommendations cannot be taken as a
guarantee that the DVD player will play MP3 recordings,
or as an assurance of sound quality. You should note
that certain technologies and methods for MP3 file
recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal playback of these
files on your DVD player (i.e. degraded sound quality
and even, in some cases, inability of the player to read
the file).

WMA Files

CD-R with WMA files. Usable format similar to MP3
files; also see “MP3 Files” for reference.

JPEG Files

CD-R and CD-RW with JPEG files. Certain JPEG
files, including progressive JPEG files, cannot be read
by this player.

CD-R and CD-RW discs containing audio files in MP3
format. As for CD-R MP3 discs, please follow all the
recommendations for CD-R above, along with the
comments below:

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PROBLEMS

If it appears that your DVD-Video player is faulty, first consult this checklist. It may be that something simple has
been overlooked.

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the player yourself; as this will invalidate the warranty. Only
qualified service personnel can remove the cover or service this player.

NO POWER

• Check if the on/off button on the front of the player is
set to on.

• Check if power plug of the mains cord is properly
connected.

• Check if there is power at the AC outlet by plugging
in another appliance.

NO PICTURE

• Check if the TV is switched on.

• Select the correct AV input on the TV.

• Check the video connection.

• Check if channel selector is set to AV on the TV.

(See your TV manual for instructions).

DISTORTED PICTURE

• Check the disc for fingerprints and clean with soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.

• Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may
appear. This is not a malfunction.

COMPLETELY DISTORTED PICTURE

• The disc format is not according to the TV-set used (PAL/
NTSC).

NO COLOR IN PICTURE

• The disc format is not according to the TV-set used (PAL/
NTSC).

• Ensure DVD player is not connected through VCR.

PICTURE SWING

• Relocated the unit further away from possible
interference or emission source (e.g. Radio, Power
Amplifier, radiator etc.).

DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED

• Ensure the disc label is upwards.

NO RETURN TO START-UP SCREEN WHEN
DISC IS REMOVED

• Check to see if the program requires another disc to
be loaded.

• Reset by unplugging the player from the power,
then connect the power again.

THE PLAYER DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE
REMOTE CONTROL

• Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the
front of the player.

• Avoid all obstacles which may interfere with the
signal path.

• Inspect or replace the batteries.

DISTORTED OR B/W PICTURE

• The disc format does not match the TV-set used
(PAL/NTSC).

NO AUDIO AT DIGITAL OUTPUT

• Check the digital connections

• Check the Digital Out menu to make sure that the
digital output is correctly set.

• Check if the audio format of the selected audio
language matches your unit capabilities.

YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN THE PASSWORD

• Under no disc condition, press Number Key 7,
Number Key 6, Number Key 4, Number Key 1 and
Number 8 on Remote Control in order.

THE DISC IS STUCK INSIDE THE PLAYER

• In case the disc is stuck inside the tray, please
switch the unit off, unplug the power cord and wait
for 2 minutes. The player will resume normal
operation after switching on.

NO SOUND

• Check audio connections.

• If using a Hi-Fi amplifier, try another sound source.

• Check that DTS is selected in the Audio Menu if a
DTS disc is played.

• Ensure there is a DTS decoder connected when
selecting DTS.

• Clean the disc.

• Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.

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