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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Other playable formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Available surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unpacking the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Inserting the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connections and connection options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting up the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
The DVD player connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connection options between the DVD player and television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Home cinema connection with analogue sound transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Optional: Connecting headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Key functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Controls from the unit or using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Switching on/Standby/Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Television standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Inserting a disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replay functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Search functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Repeat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Program playback order - PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Direct title/time selection - SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Set "bookmark" - MARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RANDOM and INTRO (CD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Image functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Sound functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
TITLE MENU, DVD MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
AUDIO and SUBTITLE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
PBC function (VCD 2.0 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Navigating on MP3 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
JPEG CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Settings in the SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
GENERAL SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SPEAKER SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
AUDIO SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
PREFRENCES PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
IF ERRORS OCCUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
About these instructions
Read these instructions carefully before using the system; note the warnings on the unit and in the
operating instructions and always keep the operating instructions close to hand. If you sell or give
the device away, make sure you also hand over these instructions.
Never put electrical units into children's hands
Never allow children to use electrical devices unattended.
If swallowed, batteries may endanger life. Therefore keep the unit and batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical
assistance immediately.
Keep plastic packaging out of the reach of children. There is a risk of asphyxiation.
Set the unit up safely
Place the unit on a sturdy, level surface. It is not designed for use in rooms
that are very humid (e.g. bathrooms). Always make sure that
there is adequate ventilation;
there are no direct heat sources (e.g. heaters) that could affect the unit;
the unit is not in direct sunlight;
avoid contact with liquids and water (e.g. do not place vases close to
the unit);
the unit is not placed close to magnetic fields (e.g. televisions or other
loudspeakers);
naked flames such as lit candles are not placed near the unit.
Leave access to the power connection
Only plug the unit into a mains plug (230 V ~ 50 Hz) that is easy to reach
and is close to the place where you have set the unit up. The mains plug
must be freely accessible so that you can unplug the unit quickly if you
should need to do so.
Do not use extension cables so as to avoid falls.
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Never undertake your own repairs
If the plug, cable or unit is damaged pull the plug immediately from the
mains.
Never try to open and/or repair the unit yourself. There is a risk of electric
shock. If there is a defect contact our service centre or other suitable specialist workshop.
Storms
Pull the plug and antenna cable out of the mains if you are away for a long
period of time or there is a storm.
CD player
The CD player is a first class laser product. The unit has a safety system that
prevents dangerous laser rays escaping from the unit during normal use.
In order to avoid eye injuries never manipulate or damage the unit's security system.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Dispose of batteries in an environmentally appropriate way
Do not put used batteries in the household rubbish. The batteries must be
deposited at a collection point for used batteries.
Cleaning the unit
Before cleaning, pull the plug out of the mains. Use a dry, soft cloth to
clean the unit. Avoid the use of chemical solutions and cleaning products
because these may damage the unit's surface and/or labels.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
About DVD
DVD - Digital Versatile Disc - is a digital medium that saves information.
DVDs are marked with one of the following symbols.
There are different types of DVD with different memory capacities depending on the how the information is stored.
DVD structure
Video DVDs are divided into titles and chapters. A DVD can have several
titles, which may in turn be made up of several chapters. The titles and
chapters are each numbered sequentially:
The first title of a DVD usually comprises licence instructions and manufacturer's information. The next title is usually the film itself. Other titles may
include such items as "making of" documentaries, film previews or information on the actors.
Languages and sub-titles Up to eight languages and sub-titles in up to 32 languages can be stored
on DVDs. The languages and sub-titles can be played in any combination
for playback.
Perspective In some DVDs it is even possible to change the perspective if the film was
recorded from different camera positions.
Regional codes
As a result of the global sales strategy a code has been developed for DVDs
that allows the recording only to be played on units bought in certain regions.
This code is based on a system that divides the world into six regio ns. E urope is i n Zon e 2 so y our D VD player will only play DVDs
that have the regional code 2. The regional code is printed on the
DVD packaging (refer to the following logo).
Apart from DVDs with the regional code 2, the unit will only play DVDs
with the regional code 0 (suitable for any DVD player).
If you find problems when playing certain DVDs make sure that the
DVD has the country code 2 or 0.
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Other playable formats
MP3
The MP3 format is a Windows compression format for audio data. MP3
files have to be saved with the file extension *.mp3 so that they can be recognized.
In contrast to traditional audio CDs, MP3 CDs can be sub-divided into directories (folders, albums) and files (tracks, titles) - just like a data CD for
your computer.
This unit recognizes up to 999 titles. Folders and titles are read in alphabetical order.
MPEG4 and DiVX
MPEG4 is a compression technology for multimedia/video data ("MPEG" =
"Moving Picture Experts Group").
DiVX is a brand name for a video compression-decompression technology
based on the MPEG4 format. This unit supports DiVX 4 and DiVX 5.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Available surround sound formats
The unit can read two surround sound formats.
Dolby Digital 5.1
In Dolby Digital sound format the audio material is saved digitally. To do
this up to five separate full frequency audio channels (front left and right,
centre, rear left and right) and an effect or depth channel (5.1) are saved
separately. Sound media with the Dolby Digital format are shown by these
trademarks.
Because each channel is completely independent a realistic sound is created with a "three-dimensional" listening sensation whereby the sound is
given distance, movement and a relative position in the room.
Your unit can read and decode this audio data and outputs to the 5.1 outputs. On the other hand the original signal can be sent to an external decoder/amplifier via the digital outputs.
dts (Digital Theatre Systems)
The dts abbreviation is used for a less frequently used sound format in
which up to 6 (5.1) separate channels are saved to a sound medium.
Sound media with the dts format are shown by these trademarks.
Your unit can read this audio data and sends it to the digital outputs ("DIGITAL OUT") for decoding.
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PREPARATION
Unpacking the unit
Remove all packaging materials including the film on the front of the unit.
WARNING!
Do not let children play with the plastic film. There is a risk of asphyxiation!
Check delivery scope
When unpacking, ensure that the following parts are included:
DVD player
SCART cable
Remote control
2 Mignon batteries (1.5V; size AAA)
Operating instructions and warranty documents
Inserting the batteries in the remote control
Two Mignon 1.5 V batteries (AAA) are supplied for the remote control.
` Press the clip on the battery panel cover until the cover is loosened.
` Insert the batteries so that the minus pole is resting on the springs.
` Close the battery panel cover again.
WARNING!
The enclosed batteries must not be charged, disassembled,
thrown into fire or short-circuited.
If swallowed, batteries may endanger life. Therefore keep the batteries and remote control out of the reach of children. If a battery is
swallowed get immediate medical assistance.
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CONNECTIONS AND CONNECTION OPTIONS
The unit can be connected in various ways to other input and output devices:
to a television
to a video recorder
to a receiver, e.g. stereo system
Make sure that all units are switched off before connecting them.
Only connect the units to the mains when the other connections are
complete.
Setting up the unit
Place the unit on a sturdy, level surface. Always make sure that
there is adequate ventilation
no sources of heat affect the unit;
the unit is not in direct sunlight;
you avoid contact with liquids or water
the unit is not placed close to magnetic fields (e.g. televisions or other
loudspeakers).
Some aggressive furniture paints can weaken the unit's rubber feet. If necessary, place the units on a suitable underlay.
The DVD player connections
Your recorder has standard video, SCART, S-video and component outputs. The S-video cable provides better image quality than the video cinch
cable. In turn the SCART cable provides better image quality than the Svideo cable.
quality is achieved via the component outputs. An increased image frequency is output using the Progressive Scan procedure. This reduces flickering images to a minimum and displays movements in a more fluid manner.
It goes without saying that your TV must be able to process this format for
it to be used. The PROGRESSIVE SCAN function does not work with a
SCART or other video connection.
Basic settings for video mode
The basic setting installed at the factory for the video mode (V-MODE button) is
to select a different video mode (refer to refer to “Video mode”, P. 14).
After connecting the DVD player and selecting the video channel, if you
can not see an image or see a very poor or heavily colour cast image, select
a different video mode using the
VIDEO. Depending on the connection type used you may need
V-MODE button.
PROGRESSIVE SCANIf your television has a so-called "Progressive Scan" function the best image
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Connection options between the DVD player and television
Connection with the television via the SCART cable
The SCART cable is the simplest connection between the DVD player and
the television. As long as your television can process RGB signals you will
get a very good quality image from this option.
Connection with the television via the S-VHS cable
If your television does not have a SCART connection you can connect with
the unit via the S-VHS cable (S-VIDEO socket). This will provide good image quality.
Please note the colour codes for left/right on the cinch plugs.
ote:
Instead of connecting the audio
cinch cable to the television it
can also be connected with a
Dolby Surround Sound (stereo)
system.
To playback the STEREO sound
set the downmix option on the
SPEAKER SETUP menu to
STEREO.
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Connection with the television using the video-cinch cable
If your television does not have a SCART connection or an S-VIDEO socket
you can also connect with the unit via the video cinch cable.
Please note the colour codes for
left/right on the cinch plugs.
To replay the STEREO sound set
the downmix option on the
SPEAKER SETUP menu to
STEREO.
Component connection (YUV colour format)
If your television has so-called component connections (Y, Cb, Cr) you can
connect the unit to the television or to a projector using these connections:
Three-pole video cinch cable (image transfer): Connect the units Y, Pb and
Pr socket to the corresponding socket on the television or projector.
You will get equally good image quality with the YUV colour format as
with the RGB format.
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CONNECTIONS AND CONNECTION OPTIONS
Home cinema connection with analogue sound transmission
A benefit of DVD is the saving and play-back of multi-channel sound. In order to play back 5.1 sound the DVD player produces signals to the 5.1
Dolby Digital output.
To replay the 5.1 Dolby Digital sound change the DOWNMIX option on
the AUDIO menu to OFF:
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Power connection
Once you have made all the connections, connect the plug to the mains
(230 V ~ 50 Hz).
Optional: Connecting headphones
There is a head phone connection (PHONE) on the front of the unit. Connect the headphones with a 6.3 mm ratchet plug.
The headphones have their own volume control.
WARNING!
Before putting on headphones set the volume to minimum!
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KEY FUNCTIONS
Controls from the unit or using the remote control
Keys on the front of the unit You can activate the important functions of the unit from the keys on the
front. So you can play, pause and stop disks as well "skip" backwards and
forwards.
Keys on the remote control In addition to these basic functions the remote control also provides nu-
merous additional user elements for your player's full functions. In particular you use the remote control to access the menus, which are then displayed on the television screen.
In these instructions when describing the keys we refer to the remote control because the
remote control covers all of the unit's functions. If we refer to the keys on the unit we say so
clearly.
Switching on/Stand-by/Switching off
You switch the DVD player on by plugging it in at the mains.
"Load" is displayed on the screen. The unit then tries to read the disk.
– If no disc has been inserted NO DISC appears.
– If a disc has been inserted the disk controls the display.
The television switches automatically to the AV channel. If a disk has been
inserted it starts automatically. If no disc has been inserted the DVD
player's standard image is displayed.
Television standards
The following icon is displayed on the screen if a function is not possible or not available in the
current mode.
Stand-by/Switch off
` Press
` If you want to switch the unit off pull out the plug.
STANDBY ON (unit or remote control) to switch the unit to stand-
by mode. The display disappears and the stand-by LED lights up.
Video mode
Select the correct video mode by repeatedly pressing the V-MODE key.
This depends on how the television and DVD player are connected:
Connection with the SCART cable (RGB): Select the
Connection with the video or S-video cable: Select the
mode.
Connection with the three-pole video cinch cable to the Y/Cb/Cr com-
ponent outputs: Select the
YUV video mode.
RGB video mode.
VIDEO video
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If your television has both component outputs … and a Progressive
Scan function, select the
If you select a video mode that your television does not support the
image will not be displayed or will be displayed with errors or a
strong colour cast.
Colour system
Use the
tems and the MULTI-SYSTEM setting (refer to “TV TYPE”, P. 27).
SYSTEM button to switch between the PAL and NTSC colour sys-
PROGR TV video mode.
Inserting a disk
Make sure that there is about 15 cm of space in front of the disk compartment so that is can open without hindrance.
` Switch the unit on and press
screen.
` Insert a disk into the disk compartment with the title side upwards.
Make sure to place the disk in the middle of the disk holder so that it
does not stick when you close the compartment.
` Press the
pears on the screen, then a few seconds later Load.
DVDs usually start playing automatically after a few seconds.
OPEN/CLOSE button. The disk compartment closes. Close ap-
OPEN/CLOSE. OPEN is displayed on the
KEY FUNCTIONS
You may need to press
a selection using the navigation keys.
PLAY or a menu may appear and you need to make
Replay functions
PAUSE
` You can interrupt the play mode by pressing (PAUSE). PAUSE ap-
pears on the screen.
STEP (plays a single image)
` Press the STEP button repeatedly to move from image to image. STEP
appears on the screen.
` Press
PLAY
` Press PLAY to continue normal playback. PLAY appears on the screen.
STOP
` Press (STOP) once to stop the playback. PRESS PLAY TO
` Press again to stop the playback finally. The unit is now in stop
PLAY or RESUME to continue normal playback.
CONTINUE appears on the screen. In this mode you can continue the playback from the same place using
mode.
PLAY or RESUME.
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KEY FUNCTIONS
Search functions
SKIP
` During p layback press the or (SKIP) button to skip backwards
or forwards (for DVDs: from chapter to chapter; for CDs: from title to title).
The screen will briefly display the place on the whole disk where you currently find yourself.
Please note that on many DVDs it is not possible to pass over the titles/chapters before the actual film starts (license notes).
It is not possible to use the
REPEAT function for DivX-CDs.
Fast forward
` During playback press the or (FAST) buttons to fast forward
or backwards. The screen displays
and the speed:
or press once: double speed (2x)
or press twice: four times speed (
or press three times: six times speed (
or press four times: eight times speed (
If you press the button five times or press
playback speed.
FF (forwards) or FR (backwards)
4x)
6x)
8x)
PLAY you return to the normal
Slow motion - SLOW
` During playback press the SLOW button to go backwards or forwards
in slow motion. The slow motion level appears on the screen:
Press
SLOW once: 1/2 speed forwards (SF 2x)
Press
SLOW twice: 1/4 speed forwards (SF 4x)
Press
SLOW three times: 1/8 speed forwards (SF 8x)
Press
SLOW four times: 1/2 speed backwards (SR 2x)
Press
SLOW five times: 1/4 speed backwards (SR 4x)
Press
SLOW six times: 1/8 speed backwards (SR 8x)
Press
PLAY to return to the normal playback speed.
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Please note that the SLOW function does not work on audio CDs and
DiVX disks.
DISPLAY
During playback you can display the time elapsed and remaining on the
current disk by repeatedly pressing the display button. You will see a corresponding screen message each time you press the button:
DVD:
CD:
MP3: CHAPTER ELAPSED > CHAPTER REMAIN > OFF.
VCD/DiVX: SINGLE ELAPSED >SINGLE REMAIN > OFF.
The elapsed time remains visible until DISPLAY is pressed again.
TITLE (e.g. 02/04) / CHAPTER (e.g. 009/015) >
TITLE REMAIN
REMAIN >
SINGLE ELAPSED > SINGLE REMAIN > TOTAL
ELAPSED > TOTAL REMAIN > OFF.
> CHAPTER ELAPSED > CHAPTER
Display off.
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Repeat functions
REPEAT
` Press the REPEAT button during playback. The section to be repeated
appears on the screen (the entry disappears after a few seconds):
DVD: CHAPTER REPEAT ON > TITLE REPEAT ON >
REPEAT OFF ;
CD: REP ONE > REP ALL > REPEAT OFF;
It is not possible to use the REPEAT function for MP3 CDs, video CDs or
DivX-CDs.
REPEAT A - B (DVD, CD)
You can repeat a section you have defined yourself.
` During playback press the
quence.
` Press the
will now be repeated continuously.
` Press the
B CANCELLED
It is not possible to use the
CDs.
A TO B - SET A appears on the screen.
A - B button again to set the end of the repeat sequence.
A TO B REPEAT ON appears on the screen. The defined section
A - B button a third time to end the repeat sequence. A TO
appears on the screen.
A - B button to set the start of the repeat se-
REPEAT A-B function for MP3 CDs and DivX-
KEY FUNCTIONS
Program playback order - PROGRAM
This programming function can only be used for audio CDs. It enables you
to playback up to 99 titles in a user-defined order.
` The unit must be in stop mode; if a CD is playing, press
` Then press
` Use the number keys on the remote control to enter the desired title for
the first program place
` Enter the next title for program place
If you want to enter a title that has two digits (e.g. 14) first press the 10+
key (1- appears), then the second digit (here: 4).
` To start the list press
You can use the pause, skip and repeat functions on the list as you
would for normal playback.
` To delete the list, first press
It is not possible to use the
DivX-CDs.
PROGRAM. PROGRAM P00:00 appears on the screen.
01, e.g. 5. P01:05 appears.
02 etc.
PLAY. PROG remains on the screen.
STOP and then PROGRAM.
REPEAT function for MP3 CDs, video CDs or
STOP first.
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KEY FUNCTIONS
Direct title/time selection - SEARCH
You can navigate directly to a chapter, title or time on the disk during playback using the
button is pressed. The disk jumps straight to the selected location.
Number keys
The number keys are the 1 - 0/10 buttons on your remote control.
If you want to enter a number with two digits first press the
Press the key several times to increase the number in the "tens" position
(press once:
key 10 times.
You can enter "
DVD
Press SEARCH once: TITLE (e.g. 01/04) CHAPTER (e.g. 01/ 15). Enter the desired chapter using the number keys.
Press
SEARCH twice: TITLE (e.g.01/04) TIME --:--:--. Enter the de-
sired time within the title using the number keys.
SEARCH button. You change the selection each time the
1-, press twice: 2- etc.). To enter a 3-digit number press the
0" by pressing the 0/10 button.
10+ button.
Set "bookmark" - MARK
CD
` Press SEARCH once: GO TO --:--:--. Enter the desired time within the
title using the number keys
To select a title simply press the number key on the remote control.
(e.g. 00:03:12).
MP3
You can not enter a time for MP3 CDs.
Enter the number of the desired title directly using the number keys.
To restart a DVD at a certain location you can set up to three "bookmarks".
` Press the
the screen.
` Press
` If you want to set a second or third "bookmark" first press
then the navigation button to select
` Then press
MARK button during playback. STORE MARK 1 appears on
PLAY at the place where you want to set a "bookmark".
MARK and
MARK 2 or MARK 3.
PLAY again at the desired location.
Call up bookmark
` Press MARK twice to call up a bookmark. GO TO MARK 1 appears.
` If you want to call up bookmark 2 or 3, press or .
` Press
PLAY to jump to the place chosen.
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RANDOM and INTRO (CD only)
Random playback
The disk must be in stop mode; if a CD is playing, press
` Then press RANDOM. SHUFFLE ON appears on the screen.
` Press PLAY; the titles will be played back in a random order.
` To switch off the RANDOM function, first press
RANDOM. SHUFFLE OFF appears on the screen.
STOP first.
STOP and then
Intro function
` The disk must be in stop mode; if a CD is playing, press STOP first.
` Press the
` Then press number key
each title.
` Press
INTRO button. Four entries appear on the screen.
1 for INTRO. This plays the first ten seconds of
INTRO appears on the screen.
STOP to pause the INTRO function.
Image functions
KEY FUNCTIONS
Enlarge/reduce image - ZOOM
` Press the ZOOM button. The enlargement factor appears on the screen.
The image is enlarged from the middle.
ZOOM once: Enlargement factor x1.5
ZOOM
ZOOM
Press ZOOM four times to return to the normal view.
DivX CDs have an enlargement factor of
twice: Enlargement factor x2
three times: Enlargement factor x3.
x2.
You can use the navigation keys to select the section of the enlarged image that you wish to view.
Camera position - ANGLE (DVD only)
On some DVDs some individual scenes are recorded from various
camera angles.
` Press
` Press
This requires
lected in the menu.
ANGLE to activate the function. If the scene has various perspec-
tives the symbol and the current perspective/total number of perspectives are displayed.
ANGLE again to switch to the next camera position. The image
changes after a few seconds.
GENERAL SETUP > ANGLE MARK > ON to be se-
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KEY FUNCTIONS
Sound functions
Switch sound off - MUTE
` Click MUTE to switch the sound off completely. MUTE appears on the
screen.
` Click
MUTE again to switch the sound on. MUTE OFF appears on the
screen.
Volume - VOLUME
` Repeatedly press the VOLUME + or VOLUME - button to increase or re-
duce the volume.
The
VOLUME switch on the unit regulates the volume of any con-
nected headphones (
PHONES).
3D sound
You can achieve a 3D or surround effect for CDs that are coded in the
Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or dts formats. The
STEREO option must be set in the loudspeaker menu.
` Press the
3D button repeatedly to call up the following sound effects:
: No effect
: Surround effect with vocal emphasis
DOWNMIX to
: Surround effect strengthened gradually.
Do not use the function,
– if more than two loudspeakers are connected,
– if coaxial cables or optical digital output for digital sound are used,
– if a surround effect is switched on in one of the connected units.
Sound mode (audio CDs only)
` Press the CHANNEL button repeatedly to select one of the following
playback types:
Depending on the disk other messages may also be displayed.
MONO LEFT, MONO RIGHT, STEREO.
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TITLE MENU, DVD MENU
DVD menus
DVDs usually have one or more menus stored on them and you can use
these to navigate on the DVD. The names of these menus depends on the
DVD; they may be called "DVD menu", "Disk menu", "Main menu", "Title
menu", "Root menu" or "Master menu".
In contrast you call up the DVD player menu (SETUP menu) using the
SETUP button.
You can call up the menus stored on the DVD using the TITLE/PBC and
MENU buttons.
You navigate to the items in the DVD menu using the navigation keys.
Confirm each entry with
Please note that the menus that appear depend on the DVD. E.g.
some DVDs only have one menu that appears when either button is
pressed.
ENTER.
KEY FUNCTIONS
AUDIO and SUBTITLE MENU
If other languages are available on the DVD, this is the quickest method of
selecting them.
Please note however that this function has not been implemented on
many DVDs.
Select spoken language
` Press AUDIO MENU repeatedly to select another language stored on the
DVD. The change is made immediately and does not need to be confirmed.
Select sub-title language
` Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select another sub-title language stored
on the DVD. The change is made immediately and does not need to be
confirmed.
The message disappears after a few seconds.
PBC function (VCD 2.0 only)
Some type 2.0 VCDs that have a title/chapter structure give the option of
playback control.
PBC (
PBC > PBC ON button) gives you further functions for controlling the
title/chapter; these include
– Direct choice of title/chapter
– SKIP functions
Please note that the precise functions available depend on the VCD.
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KEY FUNCTIONS
Navigating on MP3 CDs
The music titles on MP3 CDs may be organized into folders just like a data
CD.
If the
If
` Insert an MP3 CD. A menu with the highest file structure level on the CD
If the CD contains folders they are listed on the left side of the menu (refer
to diagram).
The active folder or file is highlighted.
` Use the navigation buttons or to go into the folder and con-
If necessary open up other sub-folders. In this case you can go back to the
higher level menu using the highest menu option on the left side or the
button.
` To hear a title or to see an image, select it and confirm with
NO MENU entry is selected in the PREFERENCES >
SMARTNAVI
WITH MENU is selected the file structure is seen as follows:
appears on the screen.
firm with
menu the MP3 CD is played like a normal audio CD.
PLAY.
PLAY.
JPEG CDs
Navigating in the JPEG menu is
the same as in the MP3 menu;
refer to chapter above.
Direct selection using the number keys
` Press a number key to call up a title within an active folder (for two or
three digit numbers press
after a few seconds.
On JPEG CDs the images may be organized into folders just like a data CD.
` Insert a JPEG CD.
` Select the desired image in the file structure with
` The playback starts automatically if the CD has no folder structure. Each
image is displayed for a few seconds.
10+ as required). The selected title is played
PLAY.
Rotating JPEG pictures
You can change the orientation of the current image by pressing the navigation buttons during playback.
Pressing the right navigation key repeatedly: rotates the image by
90° clockwise each time;
Pressing the left navigation key repeatedly: rotates the image by 90°
anticlockwise each time;
Pressing navigation button : reflects the image horizontally.
Pressing navigation button : reflects the image vertically.
The image stays on the screen even when rotated or reflected. Press
to restart playback.
PLAY
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SETTINGS IN THE SETUP MENU
All settings are made in the SETUP menu that you open using the SETUP
button. These settings relate to such options as image format, sound settings and child protection.
` Press
SETUP. The main page of the SETUP menu appears on the
screen with the four menus
SETUP, AUDIO SETUP, PREFERENCE
entry. The active menu is shown by a dark bar:
GENERAL SETUP, SPEAKER
and the EXIT SETUP
Select a different menu using the
the active menu with the PLAY button.
If you can not open the
the SETUP menu during playback. Exit the SETUP menu, stop the inserted disk (2 x
ences.
Navigating in the menus
You move through the menus using the navigation buttons. The active items are shown by a dark bar.
An explanation of each selected menu is given at the lower edge of the menu.
Open the active menu with the PLAY button.
Sub- and selection menus
STOP
) and open
or navigation buttons. Open
PREFERENCES
SETUP
For most sub-menus a selection menu on the right hand side is opened. The active
setting is shown by a dark bar: To change the selection, press
right. The active item (in the diagram below: NORMAL/LB) appears in a white font.
Press
shown by a coloured bar. The bar showing the old selection is initially retained
(NORMAL/ LB).
or to select a different item. Now the new selection (here: WIDE) is
sub-menu, you opened
again to access the prefer-
to move to the
Press PLAY to confirm the new selection (here: WIDE). The bar showing the old selection (NORMAL/ LB) disappears. Return to the left side of the menu using .
Exit menu
You arrive at the higher level menu selection via the MAIN PAGE entry. Close the SETUP menu with the SETUP
button.
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SETTINGS IN THE SETUP MENU
GENERAL SETUP menu
The GENERAL SETUP menu covers six settings
TV DISPLAY
Here you set the unit's display format to match that of the television.
NORMAL/PS: Selection for televisions with 4:3
format. The Pan Scan format represents 16:9 full height film formats;
side sections of the image are cut
off.
NORMAL/LB: Selection for televisions with 4:3
format. The letter box format reduces the 16:9 film format to the
size of the screen.
WIDE: Selection for televisions with
16:9 format.
` To change a setting navigate to the desired
setting and confirm by pressing
PLAY.
ANGLE MARK
ON: If the DVD includes scenes that have been saved from vari-
ous camera positions this symbol appears at the appropriate
places.
OFF: The symbol does not appear with this setting.
OSD LANGUAGE
This sets the OSD (on screen display) language, i.e. the language for the
DVD player's menus. You can choose English, French, German, Italian,
Spanish, Dutch and Danish.
When selecting a language the menu changes immediately.
CAPTIONS (sub-titles)
ON: If the DVD includes sub-titles these are displayed.
OFF: No sub-titles are displayed.
Screen saver
ON: If the unit is idle for a few seconds/minutes a screen saver ap-
pears.
OFF: Screen saver is de-activated.
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SPEAKER SETUP
If you use the analogue 5.1 output you change the loudspeaker settings
from this menu.
DOWNMIX
LT/RT: the left and the right channel are used.
STEREO: Stereo sound is produced. Select this setting if you are not
using the analogue 5.1 outputs.
OFF: Activate the analogue 5.1 outputs.
Only when the downmix is set to OFF are the other menu points activated because it is only appropriate to make settings for the loudspeakers if this is the case:
Switch on/off loudspeaker groups
You can switch the individual loudspeaker groups on and off from the
CENTER, REAR and SUBWOOFER menu points.
Channel delay
If you connect separate loudspeakers they should ideally be set up in a circle (refer to left side of the diagram). If this is not possible you can compensate for differences in the circle shape here.
In the example below (refer to the right side of the figure) the left and right
rear loudspeakers are moved by 100 cm.
SETTINGS IN THE SETUP MENU
` Use the navigation button to enter the graphical field next to the
REAR DELAY entry. Use the or button to increase or de-
crease the value.
For a difference of 100 cm select 3 ms.
The maximum variation for the centre loudspeaker is 5 ms (milliseconds),
for the rear loudspeakers 15 ms.
The circle line is defined by the front loudspeakers. That is why you can not
select the front loudspeakers.
TEST TONE: Here you can hear a buzzing sound from each in-
dividual loudspeaker. Use this function to set the
size and delay individually.
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SETTINGS IN THE SETUP MENU
AUDIO SETUP
SPDIF OUTPUT
OFF: The digital output (OPTICAL and COAXIAL boxes) is
switched off.
ON: The digital output is switched on.
Dual Mono
These settings are to be used when only the two front loudspeakers are to
be used.
STEREO: Stereo sound is produced (standard setting).
L-MONO: The link mono signal is transferred to the left and right loud-
speakers (e.g. to select the language for the second channel
sound).
R-MONO: The right mono signal is transferred to the left and right
loudspeakers (e.g. to select the language for the second
channel sound).
MIX-MONO:The two channels are mixed together. This is only possible
for DVDs in 2.0 channel mode.
You can change the current selection (except
CHANNEL button.
MIX-MONO) using the
COMPRESSION
The Dolby Digital sound format supports a dynamic setting that you can
use to set the volume difference for quiet and loud passages with a scale
of
OFF to FULL in nine steps.
OFF: The sound is reproduced without changes, i.e. loud pas-
sages and bass sounds are loud and quiet passages are quiet
(cinema sound). This setting is only appropriate if nobody
will be disturbed.
FULL: The volume difference is minimized, i.e. loud passages are
quieter and quiet passages are louder. This setting is appropriate, for example, at night.
` To change the setting use to go into the scale on the right hand side
and then use or to selected the desired value. You do not
need to confirm the selection with
PLAY.
PRO LOGIC
If you use sound media in Dolby Pro Logic II format you can make the settings here.
OFF: The decoding is switched off; only stereo sound is output.
ON: The decoding is switched on; if appropriate loudspeakers
are connected surround sound is produced.
AUTO: With this setting the unit will automatically detect a Dolby
Pro Logic medium.
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PREFRENCES PAGE
You can only access the PREFERENCES menu in stop mode. If playback is in progress, press
TV TYPE
Select the colour standard of your television here:
MULTI SYSTEM: Some televisions are able to recognize the country's
colour standard themselves. In this case, you can select this
setting.
NTSC: Usual colour format for North America.
PAL: Usual colour format for many European countries.
AUDIO
This presets one of the spoken languages on the DVD.
You can choose English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, German and Italian.
If a DVD has been recorded in a different language it is played back in that
language.
You can also change the spoken language of some DVDs by pressing
the
AUDIO button.
SUBTITLE
You can use this to preset one of the sub-title languages on the DVD.
You can choose English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese , Japanese, German and Italian.
STOP twice.
SETTINGS IN THE SETUP MENU
Select language
Please note, for every language selection:
It is only possible to playback
a language that is actually on
the DVD. If you select a different language the DVD player
will instead play the first language stored on the DVD.
The languages that you can
select for a specific DVD are
normally listed in the DVD's
disk menu.
Selection
OFF: No sub-titles are displayed.
You can also change the sub-title language of some DVDs by pressing the
SUBTITLE button.
DISC MENU
Here you can choose the language for the menus stored on the DVD, if the
disk supports them.
You can choose English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, German and Italian.
You can also usually select the language of the disc menu from the
disc menu itself.
PARENTAL
Here you can set the authorisation level for DVDs (parental control).
Some DVDs and CDs are coded with the encryption signals of the authorisation classes established by the Motion Picture Association. The eight authorisation classes are:
1
KID SAF: ("Kid safe" suitable even for small children;
2
G: ("General") for all age groups;
3
PG: ("Parental Guidance") parental guidance recommended;
4
PG 13: parental guidance heavily recommended:
some scenes not suitable for children under 13;
5
PGR: ("Parental Guidance Restriction") for young people
under 17 parental guidance recommended;
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SETTINGS IN THE SETUP MENU
6 R: ("Restriction") for young people under 17 parental
guidance strictly recommended;
7
NC 17: not for young people under 17;
8
ADULT: Only for adults.
NO PARENTAL:No parental control set.
For example, if you have inserted DVD that is coded with authorisation
class 7 (NC 17) or 8 (ADULT) and you have selected authorisation classes
1 to 6, a message appears and the viewer must enter a password. Parts of
a DVD, i.e. certain scenes, may also be encoded with an authorisation class
or various authorisation classes.
PASSWORD
Here you can enter a password to control access for other people.
` To change the password, confirm the
new menu opens:
OLD PASSWORD: Enter the existing password with the number keys
on the remote control. It comprises exactly four
digits. If no password has been entered the
standard password is
- When you enter the correct password the next
entry field is activated.
CHANGE point with PLAY. A
6688.
NEW PASSWORD: Enter a four-digit password with the number keys
on the remote control. The bar moves to the next
field.
CONFIRM PW: Enter the four-digit number again.
` Press
If you forget the new password, enter the master password
The new password is retained even if you re-set the settings to DEFAULT.
PLAY to confirm the new password.
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DEFAULTS
` Select the RESET entry and confirm with PLAY. All settings are reset
to the defaults.
Any new password is retained.
SMARTNAVI (MP3 setting)
This menu option applies to MP3 and JPEG CDs.
NO MENU: The MP3 CD is played like a normal audio CD - in the order
of the titles.
WITH MENU:A menu that displays the file structure of the MP3 CD is dis-
played and you can navigate using it.
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IF ERRORS OCCUR
If errors occur, check first whether you can correct the problem yourself.
The following overview may help you.
Never try to repair the unit yourself. Contact our service centre or
other qualified personnel if a repair is necessary.
MALFUNCTION POSSIBLE CAUSE/ACTION
GENERAL
No stand-by display Check the mains connection: Is the plug firmly inserted in the mains socket?
No functions Pull out the plug and insert it again into the mains.
If the unit has been affected by a storm, static charging or another external factor, try the following:
Press
STANDBY on the unit. Then pull out the mains cable and plug it
back in.
The disk does not play although
PLAY has been pressed, or stops
again immediately
The unit does not respond to the
remote control
No picture Are the cable connections between the DVD and television correct and
Very colour cast image An incorrect video format has been selected. Use the V-MODE button to
Distorted image Check whether the DVD is dirty and if necessary clean it carefully, wiping
Very distorted image
No colour on image
Poor image
Incorrect image format (4:3, 16:9) Check whether the selected format matches that of the television in the
No sound Has the sound been switched off (MUTE)?
Is the disk inserted with the label upwards?
Check whether the disk has been damaged by inserting another disk. If
the disk is dirty clean it carefully, wiping it from the centre to the edge
with a soft, dry cloth.
DVD: Does the DVD have the correct regional code (2)?
Condensation has formed: give the unit one to two hours to dry off.
Check whether the batteries need changing and have been inserted correctly? Remove any barriers between the infrared sender, the remote
control and the unit's sensor.
Are you possibly too far away from the unit (over 7 m)?
unbroken?
Is the television switched on?
Have you selected the video channel on the television?
Have you selected the correct video format (
Have you selected the correct video output on the DVD player?
change to the appropriate video format (refer to “Television standards”,
P. 14).
it from the centre to the e dge with a soft, dry cloth. Small-scale image distortion is not a mal-function.
Your DVD standard may not agree with your television's standard (PAL NTSC,
A video output signal that your television does not support has been selected (key
SETUP menu > GEN. SETTINGS > TV FORMAT
SETUP menu > PREFERENCES > TV TYPE).
V-MODE).
V-MODE button)?
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IF ERRORS OCCUR
Sound too quiet Check the audio settings in the SETUP menu: has the correct sound for-
mat been selected?
DVD PROBLEMS
Wrong language
wrong sub-title language
SKIP function does not work Some DVDs have blocked the SKIP function for certain titles/chapters.
The camera position can not be
changed.
You have forgotten the password. Use the master password
Change the language setting in the
MENU
button or in the DVD menu (DVD MENU or TITLE MENU button).
Check on the DVD cover or DVD menu whether the selected language is
actually on the DVD.
Only a few disks have different camera positions and they are usually restricted to certain selected scenes on any one DVD.
2672.
SETUP menu using the AUDIO-
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TECHNICAL DATA
Voltage supply: 230 V ~ 50 Hz
Power consumption: 14 W
Stand-by power consumption: 3.5 W
Batteries for the remote control: 2 x 1.5 V R03/LR03 "AAA"
Colour television system: PAL/NTSC
Laser output: Laser Class 1
Compatible disk formats: DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW;
VCD, SVCD, audio CD; CD-R, CD-RW, JPEG CD, MP3 CD; DiVX.
If you use audio CDs please note the label
Please note: These days there are many non standard CD recording and copy protection procedures as
well as various blank CD-R and CD-RW disks. Therefore in individual cases there may be read errors or
delays. This does not mean the unit is mal-functioning.
For example, you can obtain data in DiVX format from the DiVX website. Errors may occur with self-produced DiVX disks.
Video
Video formats: 4:3 / 16:9
Decoder: MPEG 2
Audio
Decoder: MPEG; Dolby Digital (AC-3)
dts only possible with additional external decoder
Digital analogue converter: 24 Bit / 192 kHz
MP3 coding
ISO 9660 format
Sampling Frequency: MPEG 1: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps
MP4 (DiVX) coding
Video resolution: 720 x 480 @ 30 fps; 720 x 576 @ 25fps
Bit rate: 6000 kbps; MPEG 4 ASP Level 5
Subject to technical changes.
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