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User guide
SMART. VERY SMART.
MDV434
DIGITAL VIDEO DISC PLAYER
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General Information
Environmental Information
All unnecessary packaging has been
omitted. The packaging has been made
easy to separate into two materials:
cardboard (box, buffer) and polyethylene
(bags, protective foam sheet).
Your DVD player consists of materials
which can be recycled and reused if
disassembled by a specialised company.
Please observe the local regulations
regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Laser safety
This unit employs a laser. Due to possible
eye injury, only a qualified service person
should remove the cover or attempt to
service this device.
NOTE:
PICTURES SHOWN MAYBE
DIFFERENT BETWEEN
COUNTRIES.
CAUTION
(WARNING LOCATION: ON THE
BACKPLATE OF THE SET)
NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE
CONNECTIONS WITH THE
POWER SWITCHED ON.
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at
the rear of your DVD VIDEO player and
enter below the Serial No. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No. MDV 434
Serial No. _______________
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LASER
Type Semiconductor laser
GaAlAs
Wave length 650 nm (DVD)
780 nm (VCD/CD)
Output Power 7 mW (DVD)
10 mW (VCD/CD)
Beam divergence 60 degree
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Index
English --------------------------------------- 6
Español ------------------------------------ 32
Português --------------------------------- 60
English
Español
Português
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
Due to the inconsistency of disc formats
provided by various disc manufacturers, your
DVD system may require a playability
enhancement or upgrade. As DVD technology
advances, these enhancements will become
common and will be easy to complete.
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‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT
ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS
ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS
PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS
TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT THE USER SWITCH THE
CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE
QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p
AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT
OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’
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Contents
English
Introduction
Supplied accessories ....................................... 6
Care and safety information.......................... 6
Connections
Connecting TV .............................................. 7-8
Using Composite Video jacks (CVBS) ........ 7
Using Component Video jacks (Pr Pb Y) ... 7
Using an accessory RF modulator .............. 8
Connecting the power cord.......................... 8
Optional : Connecting to an Audio System .
............................................................................. 9
Stereo system has Dolby Pro Logic or Right
/ Left Audio In jack ......................................... 9
Optional: Connecting Digital AV Receiver ...
............................................................................. 9
Receiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital, or
MPEG2 decoder .............................................. 9
Functional Overview
Front and Rear Panels .................................. 10
Remote Control ............................................ 11
Getting Started
Step 1: Inserting batteries into the
Remote Control ............................................ 12
Using the Remote Control to operate the
Player ............................................................... 12
Step 2: Setting up the TV ........................12-14
Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for
Progressive Scan TV only) ........................... 13
To deactivate Progressive manually .......... 14
Selecting the colour system that
corresponds to your TV .............................. 14
Step 3: Setting language preference ........... 15
Setting the OSD Language .......................... 15
Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu
language .......................................................... 15
Disc Operations
Playable Discs ................................................. 16
Region Codes ................................................. 16
Playing discs..................................................... 16
Basic playback controls................................. 17
Selecting various repeat/shuffle functions 17
Repeat play mode ......................................... 17
Repeating a section within a chapter/track .
.........................................................................
Operations for video playback ................... 18
Using the Disc Menu.................................... 18
Zooming in ..................................................... 18
Resuming playback from the last stopped
point ................................................................ 18
OSD (On-Screen Display) .......................... 18
Special DVD features .................................... 19
Playing a Title ................................................. 19
Camera Angle ................................................ 19
Changing the Audio Language .................... 19
Subtitles .......................................................... 19
Special VCD & SVCD Features ................... 19
Playback Control (PBC) .............................. 19
Playing MP3/JPEG (Kodak) Picture CD ..... 20
General Operation ....................................... 20
Playback selection ......................................... 20
Repeat ............................................................. 20
Fast Forward/Reverse (MP3) ..................... 20
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DVD Menu Options
General Setup menu ..................................... 21
Dimming system’s display screen .............. 21
OSD Language ............................................... 21
Sleep ................................................................ 21
Screen Saver - turning on/off ..................... 21
Audio Setup Menu ................................... 22-23
Setting the Downmix ................................... 22
Digital Audio Setup................................ 22-23
Video Setup Menu ................................... 23-25
TV Type ........................................................... 23
Setting the TV Display ................................. 24
Progressive - turning on/off........................ 24
Sharpness ........................................................ 25
Brightness/Contrast ..................................... 25
Preference Page........................................ 26-27
Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu .......................... 26
Restricting playback by Parental Control .....
......................................................................... 26
Changing the Password ............................... 27
Restoring to original settings ..................... 27
Troubleshooting ......................... 28–29
Specifications ......................................30
Contents
English
Glossary ......................................................................31
Language Code................................................ 89
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Introduction
10 cm
(4 inches)
10 cm
(4 inches)
10 cm
(4 inches)
DVD Home Cinema System
PHILIPS
English
Supplied accessories
Video cable
(yellow)
Audio cable
(white, red)
Remote Control
and
two AAA batteries
Care and safety information
● Power consumption
– When the system is switched to
Standby mode, it is still consuming power.
To disconnect the system from the power
supply completely, remove the AC power
plug from the wall jack.
● Avoid high temperatures, moisture,
water and dust
– Do not expose the player, batteries or
discs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive
heat (caused by heating equipment or
direct sunlight.)
● Avoid condensation problem
– The lens may cloud over when the
player is suddenly moved from cold to
warm surroundings, making it impossible
to play a disc. Leave the player in the
warm environment until the moisture
evaporates.
● Do not block the vents
– Do not operate the DVD Player in an
enclosed cabinet, allow about 10 cm (4
inches) of free space all around the player
for adequate ventilation.
● Care of the cabinet
– Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use a
solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasives.
● Finding a suitable location
– Place the player on a flat, hard, and
stable surface.
● Disc handling
– To clean a CD, wipe it in a
straight line from the center
towards the edge using a soft,
lint-free cloth. A cleaning
agent may damage the disc!
– Write only on the printed
side of a CDR(W) and only with a soft felttipped pen.
– Handle the disc by its edge, do not
touch the surface.
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Connecting TV
AUDIO
IN
V (Pr/Cr)
U (Pb/Cb)
Y
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO
OUT
V (Pr/Cr)
U (Pb/Cb)
Y
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
2
1
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
V (Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
OUT
U (Pb/Cb)
VIDEO IN
Y
S-VIDEO
VIDEO IN
Connections
English
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
IN
V (Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
IN
U (Pb/Cb)
Y
1
2
IMPORTANT!
– You only need to make
one video
connection from the following
options, depending on the
capabilities of your TV system.
– Connect the DVD Player directly
to the TV.
Using Composite Video jacks
(CVBS)
1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to
connect the DVD Player’s CVBS (VIDEO)
jack to the video input jack (or labeled as
A/V In, Video In, Composite or Baseband)
on the TV (cable supplied).
2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player
through your TV, use the audio cables
(white/red) to connect AUDIO OUT (L/
R) jacks of the DVD Player to the
corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the TV
(cable supplied).
IMPORTANT!
– The progressive scan video
quality is only possible when using
YPbPr and a progressive scan TV is
required.
Using Component Video jacks
(YPbPr)
1 Use the component video cables (red /
blue/green) to connect the DVD system’s
YPbPr jacks to the corresponding
Component video input jacks (or labeled
as YPbPr) on the TV (cable not supplied).
2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player
through your TV, use the audio cables
(white/red) to connect AUDIO OUT (L/
R) jacks of the DVD Player to the
corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the TV
(cable supplied).
3 Proceed to page 13 for detailed
Progressive Scan set up.
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Connections
OPEN/CLOSE
STOP
PLAY/
PAUSE
~ AC MAINS
AUDIO
OUT
V (Pr/Cr)
U (Pb/Cb)
Y
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
English
RF coaxial cable to TV
2
Back of RF Modulator
(example only)
AUDIO IN
TO TVINT IN
VIDEO
IN
R L
CH3 CH4
Antenna or
Cable TV signal
1
IMPORTANT!
– If your TV only has a single
Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75
ohm or RF In,) you will need an RF
modulator in order to view the DVD
playback on the TV. See your
electronics retailer for details on RF
modulator availability and
operations.
Using an accessory RF modulator
1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to
connect the DVD Player’s CVBS jack to
the video input jack on the RF modulator.
2 Use the RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the RF modulator to your TV’s
RF jack.
Connecting the power cord
After everything is connected
properly, plug in the AC power cord
to the power outlet.
Never make or change any connections
with the power switched on.
When no disc is loaded, press
STANDBY ON on the DVD Player
front panel,
“NO DISC” may appear on the
display panel.
STOP
PLAY/
OPEN/CLOSE
NO DISC
PAUSE
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Connections
AUDIO
IN
DIGITAL
AV Receiver
Optional: Connecting to an
Audio System
STEREO
AUDIO
IN
DIGITAL
Stereo system has Dolby Pro Logic
or Right / Left Audio In jack
1 Select one of the video connections
(CVBS VIDEO IN, SC ART or
COMPONENT VIDEO IN) depending on
the options available on your TV.
2 Use the audio cables (white/red) to
connect AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of
the DVD Player to the corresponding
AUDIO IN jacks on the stereo system
(cable supplied).
Optional: Connecting Digital AV
Receiver
English
Receiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital,
or MPEG2 decoder
1 Select one of the video connections
(CVBS VIDEO IN, SC ART or
COMPONENT VIDEO IN) depending on
the options available on your TV.
2 Connect the COAXIAL jack of the DVD
Player to the corresponding Digital Audio
In jack on your Receiver (cable not
supplied).
3 Set the DVD Player’s Digital Output to
PCM-ONLY or ALL depending on the
capabilities of your Receiver (see page 22
“Digital Output”).
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Helpful Hint:
– If the audio format of the Digital Output
does not match the capabilities of your
receiver, the receiver will produce a strong,
distorted sound or no sound at all.
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OPEN/CLOSE
STOP
PLAY/
PAUSE
TANDBY
ON
Functional Overview
English
Front and Rear Panels
STANDBY-ON B
– To switch the DVD Player to Standby
mode or ON
Disc tray
OPEN/CLOSE /
– Open/Close the disc tray
Display
– Shows the current status of the DVD
Player
STANDBY
-ON
– Point the remote control towards this
2; PLAY/PAUSE
– To start or interrupt playback
– To stop playback
OPEN/CLOSE
STOP
IR Sensor
sensor
9 STOP
PLAY/
PAUSE
Mains (AC Power Cord)
– Connect to a standard AC outlet
CVBS (VIDEO Out)
– Connect to CVBS Video input of a TV
YPbPr (Component Video Out)
– Connect to YPbPr input of a TV
– Connect to AUDIO inputs of an amplifier,
Audio Out (Left/Right)
receiver or stereo system
COAXIAL (Digital audio out)
– Connect to coaxial AUDIO input of a
digital audio equipment
Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel.
Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
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Remote Control
Functional Overview
English
– To switch the DVD player to
POWER B
standby mode or ON
0-9 numerical key pad
– Selects numbered items in a menu
RETURN/TITLE
– To go back to previous menu/show
title menu
S
– To search or select previous
chapter or track
PLAY ( B )
– To start playback
STOP ( 9 )
– To stop playback
OK
– Acknowledge menu selection
DISC MENU
– Enters or exits the disc contents
menu
– Switches on or off the playback
control mode (for VCD version
2.0 only)
REPEAT
– Selects various repeat modes
REPEAT (A-B)
– Repeats playback a specific section
on a disc
AUDIO
– To access audio language system
menu
PREVIEW
– To search chapter/track during
playback
MUTE
– Disables or enables sound output
DISPLAY
– Displays information on TV
screen during playback
T
– To search or select next chapter
or track
PAUSE ( ; )
– To pause playback temporarily /
frame-by-frame playback
1 2 3 4
– Selects an item in the menu/ fast
forward/backward, slow forward/
backward
SYSTEM MENU
– Access or exit DVD Player’s
system menu
SUBTITLE
– To access subtitle language
system menu
ANGLE
– Selects a DVD camera angle
ZOOM
– Enlarge a picture on the TV
screen
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PLAY/
PAUSE
Getting Started
English
Step 1: Inserting batteries into
the Remote Control
3
1
2
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
3 Close the cover.
Using the Remote Control to
operate the Player
1 Aim the Remote Control
directly at the remote
sensor (IR) on the front
panel.
2 Do not put any objects
between the Remote
Control and the DVD
Player while operating the
DVD Player.
Step 2: Setting up the TV
IMPORTANT!
Make sure you have completed all
the necessary connections. (See
pages 6-8 “Connecting TV”).
1 Turn on the TV and set to the correct
video-in channel. You should see the DVD
background screen on the TV.
2 Usually these channels are between the
lowest and highest channels and may be
called FRONT, A/V IN, or VIDEO. See your
TV manual for more details.
➜ Or, you may go to channel 1 on your
TV, then press the Channel down button
repeatedly until you see the Video In
channel.
➜ Or, the TV Remote Control may have a
button or switch that chooses different
video modes.
➜ Or, set the TV to channel 3 or 4 if you
PLAY/
PAUSE
are using an RF modulator.
3 If you are using external equipment, (eg.
audio system or receiver), turn it on and
select the appropriate input source for
the DVD Player output. Refer to the
equipment owner’s manual for detail.
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if
they are exhausted or if the Remote
Control is not being used for a long
time.
– Do not use old and new or
different types of batteries in
combination.
– Batteries contain chemical
substances, so they should be
disposed properly.
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Getting Started
Setting up Progressive Scan feature
(for Progressive Scan TV only)
The progressive scan display twice the
number of frames per seconds than
interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV
system). With nearly double the number
of lines, progressive scan offers higher
picture resolution and quality.
IMPORTANT!
Before enabling the progressive scan
feature, you must ensure:
1) Your TV can accept progressive signals,
a progressive scan TV is required.
2) You have connected the DVD player to
your TV using YPbPr (see page 7.)
1 Turn on your TV.
2 Turn off your TV progressive scan mode
or turn on interlaced mode (refer to your
TV user manual.)
3 Press POWER on the remote control to
turn on the DVD player.
4 Select the correct Video Input channel.
(See page 12).
➜ The DVD background screen appears
on the TV.
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
6 Press 2 repeatedly to select {VIDEO
SETUP PAGE}.
General Audio Video Preference
- - Video Setup Page - -
TY Type
TV Display
Progressive On
Sharpness Off
Brightness
Contrast
7 Select {PROGRESSIVE} to {ON}, then OK
to confirm.
➜ The instruction menu appears on the
TV.
ACTIVATING PROGRESSIVE:
1) ENSURE YOUR TV HAS PROGRESSIVE SCAN.
2) CONNECT WITH YPBPR (GBR) VIDEO CABLE.
3) IF THERE IS A DISTORTED PICTURE, WAIT
15 SECONDS FOR AUTO RECOVERY.
OK
8 Press 1 to highlight
Cancel
OK
in the menu
and press OK to confirm.
There will be a distorted picture on
your TV at this state until you turn
on the progressive scan mode on
your TV.
9 Turn on your TV progressive scan mode
(refer to your TV user manual.)
➜ The below menu appears on the TV.
CONFIRM AGAIN TO USE PROGRESSIVE
SCAN. IF THE PICTURE IS GOOD,
PRESS OK BUTTON ON REMOTE
OK
0 Press 1 to highlight
and press OK to confirm.
➜ The set up is complete now and you
can start enjoy the high quality picture.
Cancel
OK
in the menu
English
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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Getting Started
English
To deactivate Progressive manually
● When the distorted picture still
appears on the TV, it may be due to
the connected TV does not accept
progressive signals, and progressive is set
by mistake. You must reset the unit to
interlace format.
1 Turn off your TV progressive scan mode
or turn on to interlaced mode (refer to
your TV user manual.)
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE on the DVD player
to open the disc tray.
3 Press numeric keypad ‘1’ on the
remote control for few seconds.
➜ The DVD blue background screen
will appear on the TV.
Selecting the colour system that
corresponds to your TV
This DVD Player is compatible with both
NTSC and PAL. In order for a DVD disc
to play on this Player, the colour system of
the Disc, the TV and the DVD Player
should match.
General Audio Video Preference
- - Video Setup Page - -
TY Type PAL
TV Display Multi
Progressive NTSC
Sharpness
Brightness
Contrast
4 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options
below:
PAL – Select this if the connected TV is
PAL system. It will change the video signal
of a NTSC disc and output in PAL format.
NTSC – Select this if the connected TV
is NTSC system. It will change the video
signal of a PAL disc (VCD only) and
output in NTSC format.
Multi – Select this if the connected TV is
compatible with both NTSC and PAL
(multi-system). The output format will be
in accordance with the video signal of the
disc.
5 Select an item and press OK.
Helpful Hints:
– Before changing the current TV
Standard setting, ensure that your TV
supports the ‘selected TV Type’ system.
– If there is no proper picture on
your TV, wait for 15 seconds for auto
recovery.
1. ENSURE THAT YOUR TV SYSTEM SUPPORTS
NTSC STANDARD.
2. IF THERE IS A DISTORTED PICTURE
DISPLAYED ON THE TV, WAIT 15 SECONDS
FOR AUTO RECOVER.
CANCELOK
CONFIRM AGAIN TO USE NEW TV TYPE SETTING.
CANCELOK
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 2 repeatedly to select {VIDEO
SETUP PAGE}.
3 Press 3 4 to highlight {TV TYPE}, then
press 2.
TIPS:
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To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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Getting Started
Step 3: Setting language
preference
You can select your preferred language
settings. This DVD Player will
automatically switch to the language for
you whenever you load a disc.
Setting the OSD Language
The On-screen language for the system
menu will remain as you set it, regardless
of various disc languages.
General Audio Video Preference
- - General Setup Page - -
Display Dim
OSD Language ENGLISH
Sleep FRANÇAIS
Screen Saver DEUTSCH
NEDERLANDS
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 2 to select {GENERAL SETUP
PAGE}.
3 Press 3 4 to highlight {OSD
LANGUAGE}, then press 2.
4 Press 3 4 to select a language and press
OK.
Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc
menu language
You can choose your own preferred
language or soundtrack from audio,
subtitles and disc menu languages. If the
language selected is not available on the
disc, the disc’s default language will be
used instead.
General Audio Video Preference
- - Preference Page - -
Audio English
Subtitle French
Disc Menu Spanish
Parental Chinese
Password Japanese
Default Korean
Russian
Thai
1 Press STOP twice then, press SYSTEM
MENU.
2 Press 2 repeatedly to select
{PREFERENCE PAGE}.
3 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options
below at a time, then press 2.
– ‘Audio’ (disc’s soundtrack)
– ‘Subtitle’ (disc’s subtitles)
– ‘Disc Menu’ (disc’s menu)
4 Press 3 4 to select a language and press
OK.
If the language you want is not in the
list, then select {OTHERS},
then use the numeric keypad (0-9) on
the remote to enter the 4-digit language
code ‘XXXX’ (see page 89 “Language
Code”) and press OK.
5 Repeat steps 3~4 for other language
settings.
English
TIPS:
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To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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Disc Operations
English
IMPORTANT!
– If the inhibit icon (ø) appears on
the TV screen when a button is
pressed, it means the function is not
available on the current disc or at
the current time.
– Depending on the DVD or VIDEO
CD, some operations may be
different or restricted.
– Do not push on the disc tray or
put any objects other than disc on
the disc tray. Doing so may cause
the disc player malfunction.
Playable Discs
Your DVD Player will play:
– Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs)
– Video CDs (VCDs)
– Super Video CDs (SVCDs)
– Digital Video Discs +
Recordable[Rewritable] (DVD+R[W])
– Compact Discs (CDs)
– MP3 discs, picture (Kodak, JPEG) files
on CD-R(W).
– JPEG/ISO 9660 format
– Maximum 30 characters display.
– Supported sampling frequencies :
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (MPEG-1)
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (MPEG-2)
– Supported Bit-rates : 32~256 kbps
(MPEG-1), 8~160 kbps (MPEG-2)
variable bitrates
SUPER VIDEO
Region Codes
DVD discs must be labeled for ALL
regions or Region 4 in order to
play on this Player. You cannot play
Discs that are labeled for other
regions.
Helpful Hints:
– It may not be possible to play CD-R/RW
or DVD-R/RW in all cases due to the type of
disc or condition of the recording.
– If you are having trouble playing a
certain disc, remove the disc and try a
different one. Improper formatted disc will
not play on this DVD Player.
ALL
4
Playing discs
1 Connect the power cords of the DVD
Player and TV (and any optional stereo or
AV receiver) to a power outlet.
2 Turn on the TV power and set to the
correct Video In channel. (See page 12
“Setting up the TV”).
3 Press STANDBY-ON on the DVD Player
front panel.
➜ You should see the DVD background
screen on the TV.
4 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 button to open
the disc tray and load in a disc, then press
the same button again to close the disc
tray.
➜ Make sure the label side is facing up.
For double-sided discs, load the side you
want to play facing up.
5 Playback will start automatically. If not
press PLAY B.
➜ If a disc menu appears on the TV, see
page 18 “Using the Disc Menu”.
➜ If the disc is locked by parental control,
you must enter your six-digit password.
(See page 27).
TIPS:
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
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Disc Operations
Basic playback controls
Unless otherwise stated, all operations
described are based on Remote Control
use.
Pausing playback
1 During playback, press PAUSEÅ.
➜ Playback will pause and sound will be
muted.
2 To resume normal playback, press
PLAY B.
Selecting track/chapter
1 Press T / S briefly during playback
to go to the next chapter/track or to
return to the beginning of the current
chapter/track respectively.
2 To go directly to any chapter/track, enter
the chapter/track number using the
numerical keys (0-9).
(e.g. single number of chapter/track with
digit ‘0’ in front, for example ‘06’)
● For DVD
➜ Press S twice briefly to step back
to the previous chapter/track.
● For VCD
➜ It cannot work when PBC is set to
‘ON’.
Searching backward/forward
1 Press 1 2 during playback to select the
required speed: 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X or 32X
(backward or forward).
➜ Sound will be muted (DVD/VCD) or
intermittent (CD).
2 To return to normal speed, press PLAY B.
Stopping playback
● Press Ç.
Selecting various repeat/shuffle
functions
Repeat play mode
● Press REPEAT continuously to choose a
Repeat mode during playback.
CHAPTER (DVD)
– to repeat playback of the current
chapter.
TRACK/TITLE (CD/SVCD/VCD/DVD)
– to repeat playback of the current
track (CD/SVCD/VCD)/title (DVD).
ALL
– to repeat playback of the disc.
SHUFFLE
– to repeat playback at random order.
OFF
– to cancel the repeat mode.
● Press REPEAT repeatedly to cancel the
repeat mode.
Helpful Hint:
– REPEAT function is not available for VCD
2.0 when PCB is on.
Repeating a section within a
chapter/track
1 While playing a disc, press REPEAT A-B
at your chosen starting point.
2 Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen
end point.
➜ The section A and B can be set only
within the same chapter/track.
➜ The section will now repeat
continuously.
3 To exit the sequence, press REPEAT
A-B.
English
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
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Disc Operations
English
Operations for video playback
(DVD/VCD/SVCD)
Using the Disc Menu
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the TV screen once you load in
the disc.
To select a playback feature or item
● Use 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad
(0-9) on the remote, then press OK to
start playback.
To access or remove the menu
● Press DISC MENU on the remote.
Zooming in
This function allows you to enlarge the
picture on the TV screen and to pan
through the enlarged picture.
1 During playback, press ZOOM
repeatedly to display the picture with
different scales.
➜ Use 1 2 3 4 keys to pan through the
enlarged picture.
➜ Playback will continue.
2 Press ZOOM repeatedly to return to
the original size.
Resuming playback from the last
stopped point
● In stop mode and when the disc has not
been ejected, press PLAY B.
To cancel resume mode
● In stop mode, press STOP 9 again.
Helpful Hint:
– Resume option may not be available on
some discs.
OSD (On-Screen Display)
This function displays disc information on
the TV screen during playback.
1 During playback, press DISPLAY
repeatedly.
➜ A list of available disc information
appears on the TV screen.
2 Use 1 2 keys to select an option.
3 Enter hours, minutes and seconds from
left to right in the time edit box using
remote control numerical key pad.
➜ Playback will change to the chosen
time or to the selected title/chapter/
track.
For DVD
➜ {Title CT:TT Chapter XX/TC}: displays
the total available title and chapters in the
disc and enable to select a chapter for
viewing.
➜ {Title CT:TT Time X:XX:XX}: displays
the total available title in the disc and
enable to select the hour, minute and
second of the title.
➜ {Chapter CC:TC Time X:XX:XX}:
displays the total available chapter in the
disc and enable to select the hour, minute
and second of the title.
For Super VCD or VCD
➜ {Disc Go To XX:XX}: enable to select
any part within the disc.
➜ {Track Go To XX:XX}: enable to select
any part within the current track.
➜ {Select Track XX:TT}: enable to select
any track.
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
TIPS:
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
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Disc Operations
Special DVD Features
Playing a Title
1 Press DISC MENU.
➜ The disc title menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Use 341 2 keys or numeric keypad
(0-9) to select a play option.
3 Press OK key to confirm.
Camera Angle
● Press ANGLE repeatedly to select
different desired angle.
Changing the Audio Language
For DVD
● Press AUDIO repeatedly to select
different audio languages.
Changing the Audio Channel
For VCD
● Press AUDIO to select the available
audio channels provided by the disc (LEFT
MONO, RIGHT MONO, MIX-MONO,
STEREO).
Special VCD & SVCD Features
Playback Control (PBC)
For VCD with Playback Control (PBC)
feature (version 2.0 only)
● Press DISC MENU to toggle between
‘PBC ON’ and ‘PBC OFF’.
➜ If you select ‘PBC ON’, the disc menu
(if available) will appear on the TV.
➜ Use the
keypad (0-9) to select a play option.
● During playback, pressing RETURN/
TITLE will return to the menu screen (if
PBC is on).
If you want to skip the index menu
and playback directly from the
beginning,
● Press DISC MENU key on the remote
control to switch to PBC off.
S / T or the numeric
English
Subtitles
● Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select
different subtitle languages.
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
TIPS:
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Disc Operations
English
Playing MP3/JPEG (Kodak)
Picture CD
IMPORTANT!
You have to turn on your TV and set to
the correct Video In channel. (See page
12 “Setting up the TV”).
● Load a Picture disc (Kodak Picture CD,
JPEG).
➜ For Kodak disc, the slide show will
begin.
➜ For JPEG disc, the picture menu
appears on the TV screen. Press PLAY B
to start the slide-show playback.
General Operation
1 Load an MP3/JPEG Picture CD disc.
➜ The data disc menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Press 3 4 to select the folder and press
OK to open the folder.
00:00 04:52 128Kpbs
001/020
Coco Lee
--
MP3
Coco - Before
Coco - I love
MP3
MP3
Coco - Jazz
MP3
Coco - Hot spring
MP3
Coco - I believe
Playback selection
During playback, you can;
● Press S / T to select another track/
file in the current folder.
● Press ; / B repeatedly to pause/resume
playback.
Repeat
● Press REPEAT continuously to access
different ‘Play Mode’.
➜ SHUFFLE: all files in the current folder
being played at random order.
➜ REPEAT ONE: keep a JPEG image still on
the screen or play an MP3 file repeatedly.
➜ REPEAT FOLDER: play all files in the
selected folder repeatedly.
➜ FOLDER: play all files in the selected
folder.
Fast forward / reverse (MP3)
● During playback, press
1 2 to fast forward
or reverse playback.
● To resume normal playback, press PLAY
B.
3 Press 3 4 or use the numeric keypad
(0-9) to highlight an option.
4 Press OK to confirm.
➜ Playback will start from the selected
file to the end of the folder.
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
TIPS:
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
This DVD Player setup is carried out via
the TV, enabling you to customise the
DVD Player to suit your particular
requirements.
General Setup menu
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 1 2 to select ‘General Setup’ icon.
3 Press OK to confirm.
General Audio Video Preference
- - General Setup Page - -
Display Dim
OSD Language
Sleep
Screen Saver
Dimming player’s display panel
You can select different levels of
brightness for the display screen.
1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to
highlight {DISPLAY DIM}, then press 2.
100%
Select this for full brightness.
70%
Select this for medium brightness.
40%
Select this for dimming the display.
2 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
OSD Language
This menu contains various language
options for display language on the screen.
For details, see page 15.
Sleep
Sleep function allows you to turn off the
DVD Player automatically after a preset
time.
1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to
highlight {SLEEP}, then press 2.
15 Mins
Turn off the DVD Player after 15 minutes.
30 Mins
Turn off the DVD Player after 30 minutes.
45 Mins
Turn off the DVD Player after 45 minutes.
60 Mins
Turn off the DVD Player after 60 minutes.
OFF
Turn off the sleep function.
2 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
Screen Saver - turning on/off
The screen saver will help to prevent your
TV display device from becoming
damaged.
1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to
highlight {SCREEN SAVER}, then press 2.
ON
Select this if you wish to turn off the TV
screen when disc playback is stopped or
paused for more than 5 minutes.
OFF
Select this to disable the screen saver
function.
2 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
English
Audio Setup Menu
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 1 2 to select ‘Audio Setup’ icon.
3 Press OK to confirm.
General Audio Video Preference
- - Speaker Setup Page - -
Downmix
Digital Audio
CD Upsampling
Setting the Downmix
This options allows you to set the stereo
analog output of your DVD Player.
1 In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to
highlight {DOWNMIX}, then press 2.
STEREO
Select this to change channel output to
stereo which delivers sound from only the
two front speakers.
LT/RT
Select this option if your DVD Player is
connected to a Dolby Pro-Logic decoder.
2 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
Digital Audio Setup
The options included in Digital Audio
Setup are: ‘Digital Output’ and ‘LPCM’.
1 In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to
highlight {DIGITAL AUDIO}, then press 2.
2 Press the 3 4 keys to highlight an option.
3 Enter its submenu by pressing 2.
4 Move the cursor by pressing the 3 4
keys to highlight the selected item.
Digital Output
Set the Digital output according to your
optional audio equipment connection.
SPDIF Off: Turn off the digital output.
➜
All: If you have connected your
➜
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to a multi-channel
decoder/receiver.
PCM Only: Only if your receiver is
➜
not capable of decoding multi-channel
audio.
Helpful Hints:
– If DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to ‘All’, all
audio settings except MUTE are invalid.
TIPS:
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DVD Setup Menu Options
LPCM Output
If you connect the DVD Player to a PCM
compatible receiver via the digital
terminals, such as coaxial or optical etc,
you may need to adjust ‘LPCM’.
Discs are recorded at a certain sampling
rate. The higher the sampling rate, the
better the sound quality.
48kHz: Playback a disc recorded at the
➜
sampling rate of 48kHz.
96kHz: Playback a disc recorded at the
➜
sampling rate of 96kHz.
Video Setup Menu
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 1 2 to select ‘Video Setup’ icon.
3 Press OK to confirm.
General Audio Video Preference
- - Video Setup Page - -
TY Type
TV Display
Progressive
Sharpness
Brightness
Contrast
TV Type
This menu contains the options for
selecting the colour system that matches
the connected TV. For details, see page
14.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
English
Setting the TV Display
Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player
according to the TV you have connected.
The format you select must be available
on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV
display will not affect the picture during
playback.
1 In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {TV DISPLAY}, then press 2.
2 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options
below:
4:3 PAN SCAN –
Select this if you have
a normal TV and want
both sides of the
picture to be trimmed or formatted to fit
your TV screen.
4:3 LETTER BOX –
Select this if you have a
normal TV. In this case, a
wide picture with black
bands on the upper and lower portions of
the TV screen will be
displayed.
16:9 – Select this if
you have a widescreen TV.
Progressive - turning on/off
In the progressive scan mode, you can
enjoy the high quality picture with less
flickers. It only works when you have
connected the DVD player’s YPbPr jacks
to your TV that supports the progressive
video input. Otherwise, the a distorted
picture will appear on the TV. For proper
progressive scan set up, see page 13.
1 In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to
highlight {PROGRESSIVE}, then press 2.
OFF
To disable Progressive Scan function.
ON
To enable Progressive Scan function.
2 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
➜ Follow the instructions shown on the
TV to confirm the selection (if any).
➜ If a distorted picture appears on the TV
screen, wait for 15 seconds for auto
recovery.
3 Select an item and press OK.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
Sharpness
You can personalize your picture colour
by adjusting sharpness.
1 In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to
highlight {SHARPNESS}, then press 2.
HIGH
Choose high to make the picture’s edge
sharper.
MEDIUM
Choose medium to get a standard
picture.
LOW
Choose low to make the picture’s edge
softer.
2 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
Brightness / Contrast
Increasing the value will brighten the
picture or vice versa. Choose zero (0) for
average setting.
1 In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to
highlight {BRIGHTNESS} or
{CONTRAST}, then press 2.
➜ The menu appears.
Brightness 0
Contrast 0
2 Press 1 2 to adjust the setting that best
suit your personal preference.
3 Press OK to confirm.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
English
Preference Page
1 Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any),
then press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 1 2 to select the ‘Pre ference Page’
icon.
3 Press OK to confirm.
General Audio Video Preference
- - Preference Page - -
Audio
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Parental
Password
Default
Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu
These menus contain various language
options for audio, subtitle and disc menu
which may be recorded on the DVD. For
details, see page 15.
Restricting playback by Parental
Control
Some DVDs may have a parental level
assigned to the complete disc or to
certain scenes on the disc. This feature
lets you set a playback limitation level.
The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are
country dependent. You can prohibit the
playing of certain discs that are not
suitable for your children or have certain
discs played with alternative scenes.
1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {PARENTAL}, then press 2.
General Audio Video Preference
- - Preference Page - -
Audio 1 KID SAFE
Subtitle 2 G
Disc Menu 3 PG
Parental 4 PG 13
Password 5 PGR
Default 6 R
7 NC17
8 ADULT
2 Press 34 to highlight a rating level for the
disc inserted and press OK.
➜ To disable Parental controls and have
all Discs play, select {8 ADULT}.
3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
the six-digit password (see page 27
“Changing the password”).
➜ DVDs that are rated above the level
you selected will not play unless you enter
your six-digit password.
Helpful Hints:
– VCD, SVCD, CD have no level indication,
so parental control function has no effect on
these type of discs. This applies to most illegal
DVD discs.
– Some DVDs are not encoded with a
rating though the movie rating may be
printed on the Disc cover. The rating level
feature does not work for such Discs.
TIPS:
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
Changing the Password
This feature is used for Parental Control.
Enter your six-digit password when
prompted on the screen. The default
password is
136900.
1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 3 4 to
highlight {PASSWORD}, then press 2 to
select {CHANGE}.
General Audio Video Preference
Old Password
New Password
Confirm PWD
OK
2 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
your old six-digit password.
➜ When doing this for the first time, key
136900’.
in ‘
➜ If you forget your old six-digit
password, key in ‘
136 900’.
3 Enter the new six-digit password.
4 Enter the new six-digit password a second
time to confirm.
➜ The new six-digit password will now
take effect.
5 Press OK to confirm.
Restoring to original settings
Setting the DEFAULT function will reset
all options and your personal settings to
the factory defaults, except your
password for Parental Control.
1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 3 4 to
highlight {DEFAULT}, then press 2 to
select {RESET}.
2 Press OK to confirm.
➜ All settings will now reset to factory
defaults.
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Troubleshooting
English
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If
you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer.
Problem Solution
No power – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
– Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the DVD
system to turn on the power.
No picture – Refer to your TV’s manual for correct Video In
channel selection. Change the TV channel until you
see the DVD screen.
– Check if the TV is switched on.
– If the progressive scan feature is activated but the
connected TV does not suppor t progressive signals
or the cables are not connected accordingly, see
page 13 for proper progressive scan set up or
deactivate the progressive scan feature as below:
1) Turn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn on
to interlaced mode.
2) Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
3) Press numeric keypad ‘1’ on the remote control for
few seconds.
Distorted picture – Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may
appear depending on the disc being played back. This
is not a malfunction.
Completely distorted picture or – Connect DVD Player directly to the TV.
black/white picture with DVD – Make sure the disc is compatible with the DVD/
Player.
– Ensure that the DVD Player’s TV Type is set to match
that of the Disc and your TV.
No sound or distorted sound – Adjust the volume.
– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
No audio at digital output – Check the digital connections.
– Check if your receiver can decode MPEG-2 or DTS
and if not, please make sure the digital output is set
to PCM.
– Check if the audio format of the selected audio
language matches your receiver capabilities.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Disc can’t be played – The DVD+R/CD-R must be finalised.
– Ensure the disc label is facing up.
– Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
– If you have recorded a Picture CD or MP3 CD
yourself, ensure that your disc contains at least 10
pictures or 5 MP3 tracks.
– Region code incorrect.
Picture freezes momentarily – Check the disc for fingerprints/scratches and
during playback clean with a soft cloth wiping from centre to edge.
No return to start-up screen when – Reset the unit by switching the player off, then on
disc is removed again.
The player does not respond to – Aim the Remote Control directly at the sensor
the Remote Control on the front of the player.
– Reduce the distance to the player.
– Replace the batteries in the Remote Control.
– Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/–
signs) as indicated.
Buttons do not work – To completely reset the player, unplug the AC
cord from the AC outlet for 5-10 seconds.
Player does not respond to some – Operations may not be permitted by the disc.
operating commands during playback. Refer to the instructions of the disc jacket.
DVD Player cannot read – Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to
CDs/DVDs clean the lens before sending the DVD Player for
repair.
Menu items cannot be selected – Press STOP twice before selecting System Menu.
– Depending on the disc availability, some menu items
cannot be selected.
Unable to select Progressive Scan on/off – Check that the output of the video signal is switch to
‘YUV’.
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Specifications
English
TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz)
Number of lines 625 525
Playback Multistandard (PAL/NTSC)
VIDEO PERFORMANCE
DA Converter 12 bit, 108 mHz
YPbPr 0.7 Vpp — 75 ohm
Video Output 1Vpp — 75 ohm
VIDEO FORMAT
Digital Compression MPEG 2 for DVD,SVCD
DVD 50Hz 60Hz
Horiz. resolution 720 pixels 720 pixels
Vertical resolution 576 lines 480 lines
VCD 50Hz 60Hz
Horiz. resolution 352 pixels 352 pixels
Vertical resolution 288 lines 240 lines
AUDIO FORMAT
Digital MPEG/ AC-3/ compressed Digital
MP3(ISO 9660) 96, 112, 128, 256
Analog Sound Stereo
Dolby Surround compatible downmix from Dolby Digital
multi-channel sound
MPEG 1 for VCD
PCM 16, 20, 24 bits
fs, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz
kbps & variable
bit rate fs, 32, 44.1,
48 kHz
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
DA Converter 24 bit, 192 kHz
DVD fs 96 kHz 4Hz- 44kHz
fs 48 kHz 4Hz- 22kHz
SVCD fs 48 kHz 4Hz- 22kHz
fs 44.1kHz 4Hz- 20kHz
CD/VCD fs 44.1kHz 4Hz- 20kHz
Signal-Noise (1kHz) > 90 dB
Dynamic range(1kHz) > 90 dB
Crosstalk (1kHz) > 80 dB
Distortion/noise (1kHz) > 70 dB
MPEG MP3 MPEG Audio L3
CONNECTIONS
YPbPr Output Cinch 3x
Video Output Cinch (yellow)
Audio Output(L+R) Cinch (white/red)
Digital Output 1 coaxial
IEC60958 for CDDA / LPCM
IEC61937 for MPEG 1/2,
Dolby Digital
CABINET
Dimensions (w x h x d) 360 x 37 x 265 mm
Weight Approximately 2.0 kg
POWER CONSUMPTION
Power Supply Rating 110-240V;
50/60Hz
Power consumption < 10 W
Power consumption in Standby mode < 0.8 W
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Glossary
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into
numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has
specific numerical values. These jacks send audio
through two channels, the left and right.
Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal
sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical
ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of widescreens is 16:9.
AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD
System that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo,
etc.).
Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given
length of music; measured in kilobits per seconds, or
kbps. Or, the speed at which you record. Generally,
the higher the bit rate, or the higher the recording
speed, the better the sound quality. However, higher
bit rates use more space on a Disc.
Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece on a
DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed
of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter
number enabling you to locate the chapter you want.
Component Video Out Jacks: Jacks on the back of
the DVD System that send high-quality video to a TV
that has Component Video In jacks (R/G/B, YPbPr,
etc.).
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for allowing
selection of images, sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc
recorded on a DVD.
Digital: Sound that has been converted into
numerical values. Digital sound is available when you
use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL or
OPTICAL jacks. These jacks send audio through
multiple channels, instead of just two channels as
analog does.
Dolby Digital: A surround sound system developed
by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels
of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and
right, center and subwoofer).
DTS: Digital Theatre Systems. This is a surround
sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital.
The formats were developed by different companies.
JPEG: A very common digital still picture format. A
still-picture data compression system proposed by the
Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small
decrease in image quality in spite of its high
compression ratio.
MP3: A file format with a sound data compression
system. “MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture
Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. By using
MP3 format. one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about
10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.
Multichannel: DVD is specified to have each sound
track constitute one sound field. Multichannel refers
to a structure of sound tracks having three or more
channels.
Parental Control: A function of the DVD to limit
playback of the disc by the age of the users according
to the limitation level in each country. The limitation
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback
will be prohibited if the software’s level is higher than
the user-set level.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system for
converting analog sound signal to digital signal for
later processing, with no data compression used in
conversion.
Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling
reproduction. By using menu screens recorded on a
Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy
interactive-type software as well as software having a
search function.
Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal lines
of a picture at one time, as a signal frame. This system
can convert the interlaced video from DVD into
progressive format for connection to a progressive
display. It dramatically increases the vertical
resolution.
Region code: A system for allowing discs to be
played back only in the region designated beforehand.
This unit will only play discs that have compatible
region codes. You can find the region code of your
unit by looking on the product label. Some discs are
compatible with more than one region (or ALL
regions).
Title: The longest section of a picture or music
feature on DVD, music, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software. Each title is assigned a
title number enabling you to locate the title you want.
VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of the DVD
System that sends video to a TV.
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