LG DP8821 Owner's Manual

Portable DVD Player

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and
completely.

Owner’s Manual

Model: DP8821

FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS,
PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL.

P/NO : 3834RD0073X

This 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.

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 product.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase
or similar unit.

CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully
and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an
authorized service center.
Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible

laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing)
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the appara­tus.

SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of this unit. This
number is for this unit only. You should record the serial number in the space pro­vided and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model No.

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

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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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

POWER: This unit operates on a mains supply of 100-240V, 50/60Hz.

WIRING: This unit is supplied with a BSI 1363 approved 13 amp mains plug, fused

at 5 amp. When replacing the fuse always use a 5 amp BS 1362, BSI or ASTA
approved type. Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted. To obtain a replace­ment fuse cover contact your dealer. If the type of plug supplied is not suitable for the
mains sockets in your home, then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fit­ted. Please refer to the wiring instructions below:

WARNING: A mains plug removed from the mains lead of this DVD player must be
destroyed. A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if inserted in a mains socket.
Do not connect either wire to the earth pin, marked with the letter E or with the earth
symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
If any other plug is fitted, use a 5 amp fuse, either in the plug, or at the distribution
board.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the fol­lowing codes:

- BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE - As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this DVD player may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must
be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The
wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter L or coloured red.

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NOTES ON COPYRIGHTS:

It is forbidden by law to copy

, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public,

or rent copyrighted material without permission.

This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision.
Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing
the pictures of these discs on a VCR, picture noise will appear.
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.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no
additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's
manual to be certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall
outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire
insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or
fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance
indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and
have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted,
kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to
plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.

This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference
requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and
73/23/EEC.

Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it
means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately
from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.

Safety Precautions (Continued)

Introduction

Table of Contents

Introduction

Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Symbol used in this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Identification of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12

Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12

Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-16

AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Automotive Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Advanced Operations

On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19

General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-24

• Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

•

Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

• Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

• Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

• Slow Motion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

• Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

•

Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

• Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

• Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

• Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

• Resume Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Special DVD Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24

• Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

• Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

• Changing the Audio Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

• Camera Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

• Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

• Last Scene Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

• Screen Saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

• Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Playing an Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27

Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

• Pause. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

• Moving to another Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

• Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

• Repeat Track/ All/ Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

• Repeat A-B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

• MP3 / WMA disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows . . . . . . . . 27

Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29

• Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

• Erasing a Track from Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

• Erasing the Complete Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Viewing a JPEG disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31

• Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

• Still Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

• Moving to another File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

• Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

• To rotate picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

• To listen to MP3/WMA music while watching picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

• JPEG disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playing a DVD VR format Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing a DivX Movie Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

• DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Initial Settings

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-39

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

DISPLAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-36

OTHERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37

LOCK (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39

Connections

Setting up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41

DVD Player Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Audio Connection to Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Reference

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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5

Introduction

Before Use

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual
carefully and retain for future reference.

This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of
your DVD player. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized
service location.

Symbol Used in this Manual

The lightning flash symbol alerts you to the presence of danger­ous voltage within the product enclosure that may constitute a
risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point alerts you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance / servicing instructions.

Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other
material damage.

NOTE

Indicates special notes and operating features.

TIP

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.
A section whose title has one of the following symbols is applicable only
to the disc represented by the symbol.

DVD and finalized DVD±R/RW

Video CDs.

Audio CDs.

MP3 discs.

WMA discs.

JPEG discs.

DivX discs

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your LCD display during operation and indicates
that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that
specific DVD video disc.

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so
that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on
the disc.

DivX

JPEG

WMA

MP3

CD

VCD

DVD

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Before Use (Continued)

Storing Discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct
sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to
direct sunlight.

Cleaning Discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and
sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe
the disc from the center out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercial­ly available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.

Disc-related terms

DVD ±R / DVD ±RW

DVD -R and DVD +R are two different standards for recordable DVD
drives and discs. This format allows information to be recorded onto the
DVD disc only once. DVD +RW and DVD -RW are two standards for
re-writable media, meaning the DVD content can be erased and re­recorded.

VCD (Video CD)

A VCD holds up to 74 minutes (650 MB disc) or 80 minutes (700 MB
disc) of MPEG-1 full-motion video along with quality stereo sound.

MPEG

MPEG is an international standard for video and audio compression.
MPEG-1 is used in encoding video for VCD and provides for multichan­nel surround sound coding such as PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG
audio.

MP3

MP3 is a popular compression format used for digital audio files that
yields very high near-CD quality.

WMA

Windows media audio file. A type of coding / decoding developed by
Microsoft Corp.

JPEG

Joint Pictures Expert Group. JPEG is a compressed file format that
allows you to save images with no limit on the number of colors.

DivX

DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video codec which is based on
the new MPEG-4 compression standard for video.You will be able to
play DivX movies using this DVD player.

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Introduction

PBC: Playback Control (Video CD only)

Playback control is available for Video CD (VCD) version 2.0 disc for­mats. PBC allows you to interact with the system via menus, search func­tions, or other typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures
of high resolution can be played if they are included in the disc. Video
CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1) operate in the same way as
audio CDs.

Title (DVD video discs only)

A title is generally a distinct section of a DVD disc. For example the
main feature could be title 1, a documentary describing how the film was
made could be title 2, and cast interviews could be title 3. Each title is
assigned a reference number enabling you to locate it easily.

Maintenance and Service

Refer to the information in this chapter before contacting a service
technician.

Handling the Unit

When shipping the unit

Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you
need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was
originally packed at the factory.

Keeping the exterior surfaces clean

• Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit.

• Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a
long period of time. since they leave marks on the surface.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely
dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these
might damage the surface of the unit.

Maintaining the Unit

The DVD player is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up
lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the picture quality could be
diminished.

Depending on the operating environment, regular inspection and mainte­nance are recommended after every 1,000 hours of use.

For details, please contact your nearest authorized service center.

Before Use (Continued)

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Before Use (Continued)

Types of Playable Discs

DVD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Video CD (VCD)
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Audio CD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

In addition, this unit plays DivX file, DVD±R, DVD±RW, SVCD, and CD-R
or CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA or JPEG files.

This indicates a product feature that is capable of playing
DVD-RW discs recorded with Video Recording format.

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

DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.

NOTES

• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the

CD-R/RW (or DVD

±

R/±RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW

(or DVD

±

R/±RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

• Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the

recorded side) of a disc.

•

Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped
or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.

Notes on DVDs and Video CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs may be intention­ally programmed by software manufacturers. This unit plays DVDs
and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software
manufacturer, therefore some playback features may not be available
or other functions may be added.

Regional code

This DVD player is designed and manufactured for playback
of region “2” encoded DVD software. This unit can play only
DVD discs labeled “2” or “ALL”.

Notes on Regional Codes

• Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly

visible on the cover. This number must match your DVD player’s
regional code or the disc cannot play.

• If you try to play a DVD with a different region code from your player,

the message “Check Regional Code” appears on the screen.

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Introduction

Identification of Controls

1

2
3

4

5

6

10

9

7

8

1. LCD screen

2. Speaker

3. COLOR control buttons :

– ; black and white, + ; color

4. BRIGHT control buttons : – ; dark, + ; light

5. POWER

Switches the player ON and OFF.

6. A/V

IN/OUT

Selects the TV’s source.

7. • bBvV(left/right/up/down)

Selects an item in the menu.

• ENTER

Confirms menu selection.

8. • TITLE

Displays title menu, if available.

• LCD MODE

NORMAL → FULL → ZOOM → OFF

• MENU

Accesses menu on a DVD disc.

• DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen display.

• SETUP

Accesses or removes setup menu.

9. Disc Lid

10. OPEN button

Push this button to open the Disc lid.

NOTE

Place a disc with the playback side down on the spindle, and push gently on
the center of the disc so it goes into position.

Main Unit

1. Remote sensor

2. Charge indicator

During recharging, charge indicator is red.
If recharging is complete, charge indicator changes to green color.

3. Reverse Skip/Search

Go to previous chapter / track or to the beginning.
Press and hold for two seconds for fast reverse search.

4. Forward Skip/Search

Go to the next chapter / track.
Press and hold for two seconds for fast forward search.

5. PLAY

Starts playback.

6. PAUSE

Pause playback temporarily/press repeatedly for frame-by-frame
playback.

7. STOP

Stops playback.

8. Volume Control

9. Earphone jack

10. AUDIO In/Out jack (OPTICAL OUT)

11. VIDEO In/Out jack

12. DC IN 9.5V

Connect the AC adapter.

13. Battery Pack

Identification of Controls (continued)

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Main Unit

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13

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Introduction

1. AUDIO

Selects an audio language (DVD).

2. POWER

Switches DVD Player ON and OFF.

3. • Reverse SKIP/SEARCH (

SS

)

Search backward*/ go to beginning of
current chapter or track or go to
previous chapter or track.

• Forward SKIP/SEARCH (

TT

)

Search forward*/ go to next chapter or
track.

* Press and hold button for about two

seconds.

4. PLAY

Starts playback.

5. PAUSE

Pauses playback temporarily/ press repeatedly
for frame-by-frame playback.

6. MENU

Accesses menu on a DVD disc.

7. • bBvV(left/right/up/down)

Selects an item in the menu.

• ENTER

Confirms menu selection.

8. SETUP

Accesses or removes setup menu.

9. 0-9 number buttons

Selects numbered items in a menu.

10. SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language.

11. A-B

Repeat sequence.

12. SLOW (

,, / ..

)

Reverse/ Forward slow playback.

13. STOP ( x )

Stops playback.

14. ZOOM

Enlarges video image.

15. TITLE

Displays title menu, if available.

16. DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen display.

17. • MARKER

Marks any point during playback.

• SEARCH

Displays MARKER SEARCH menu.

18. REPEAT

Repeat chapter, track, title all.

19. RETURN

Removes the setup menu, displays the video
CD with PBC.

20. PROG.

Places a track on the program list.

21. CLEAR

Removes a track number on the
program list or a mark on the MARKER
SEARCH menu.

Identification of Controls (continued)

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2

3

4
5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

14

13

15
16

17

18

19
20

21

Remote Control

POWER

SKIP/SEARCH

PLAY

MENU

SETUP

1

4

7

AUDIO

PAUSE

ENTER

2

5

8

SUBTITLE

STOP

DISPLAY

RETURN

3

6

9

SLOW

A-B

ZOOM

TITLE

MARKER
SEARCH

REPEAT

PROG

0

CLEAR

Insert the battery (Lithium battery)

NOTES

• Do not expose the remote control sensor to bright light.

• Do not place obstacles between the remote control sensor and the
remote control.

VV

Replacing the button-type battery

The battery normally lasts for about a year. Replace the battery if the
remote control fails to operate the unit when used within the operation
range.

Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

1. Pinch the battery holder clip together then pull the tab to remove the
battery holder.

2. Insert the battery with the + facing in the same direction as the + on
the battery holder.

3. Replace the battery holder with battery into the remote control unit
making sure that it is fully inserted.

• Replace remote control unit battery with 3V micro lithium cells such as

CR. 2025 or its equivalent.

• Dispose of battery safety in accordance with local laws. Do not dispose

of in fire.

Identification of Controls (continued)

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Warning : The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemi­cal burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, incinerate,
or heat above 100 °C (212 °F).
Replace the battery with Matsushita Elec. Ind. Co., Ltd. (Panasonic),
part no. CR. 2025 only.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Dispose
of used batteries. Keep batteries away from children. Do not disassem­ble or dispose of in fire.

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Introduction

Caution

• Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet other than that
indicated on the label, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.

• Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Doing so
may cause electric shock.

• Do not use an AC adapter other than one specified, as it can cause a fire
or damage to the player.

AC adapter

• This AC adapter operates on 100-240V~ 1.5A 50-60Hz.

• MODEL NO. : DP-AC90

• Manufactured by WANLIDA Digital Technology Co., Ltd.

• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a
suitable AC plug adapter or AC cord set.

Power Connections

AC Adapter

Follow steps 1 to 3 to connect.

When disconnecting, reverse the order.

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Caution

• To prevent electrical shock and possible damage to your DVD player or vehicle,
always unplug the automotive adapter from the cigarette lighter socket before
you remove the plug from your DVD player.

• A 4 amp. 250V fuse for protection is installed in the automotive adapter.

• While the engine is being started, disconnect the automotive adapter from the
car’s cigarette lighter socket.

•

Do not operate your DVD player when the car battery is discharged. Peak current
from the car generator may cause the DC fuse to blow.

• If the vehicle’s supply voltage drops below approximately 10 volts, your DVD
player may not work properly.

• Do not leave your DVD player in a place where the temperature exceeds 70°C
(158°F), or the pick-up device may be damaged.

Examples include:

- Inside a car with the windows closed and in direct sunshine.

- Near a heating appliance.

Automotive adapter

• This automotive adapter operates on DC 12-24V.

• MODEL NO. : DP-CA90

• Manufactured by WANLIDA Digital Technology Co., Ltd.

• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting
a suitable automotive adapter.

Power Connections

(continued)

Automotive

Adapter

Follow steps 1 to 2 to connect.
When disconnecting, reverse the order.

This DVD player and its automotive adapter are designed for use in vehicles that have 12-24 volt, negative ground electrical
systems. (This is standard for most vehicles.) If your vehicle has a different type of electrical system, the DC power system
cannot be used.

Cigarette lighter socket

1

2