MGA Entertainment SMB-657 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SMB-657

dvd / cd player

Please read before using this unit.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains, etc.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
The main plug is used as the disconnected device, the disconnet device shall remain readily operate.

CAUTION

- To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with any extension cord, receptable or
other outlet unless the plug can be fully inserted without exposing any parts of this blades.

- To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lighting flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral trian­gle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dan­gerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE, REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is in­tended to alert the user to
presence of important operat­ing and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.

IMPORTANT

Since CD circuitry may cause interference with other radio tuners nearby, switch this recorder
off when not in use or move it away from an affected radio tuner.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
these instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

This ClassB digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

SAFETY CERTIFICATION

This digital apparatus is made and tested to meet safety standards of the FCC, requirements
and compliance with safety performance of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
and also with FDA Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter J.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all Instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat source such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,

or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by

the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long

periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as if the power­supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, or when the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system.

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Getting Started

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instruc­tions completely and keep this manual for future reference.

Dear customers :
May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this DVD Player.
We strongly recommend that you carefully study the operating instructions before operat­ing the unit.

Main Features

• Front loading DVD / CD player.

• Built-in Dolby Digital.

Standards

Video : NTSC
Audio : PCM (48 or 96 kHz), 2 Channel MPEG layer 2, Dolby AC-3 line out

Features of audio specifications

– DOLBY Digital 2 ch decoding output.
– DOLBY for Digital (Coaxial) output.

– Linear PCM output.

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 “ST ANDARD 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.

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpub­lished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Getting Started

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Disc types

Audio &

Video

single side, single layer / single side, double layer
NTSC DVD disc
Playback time 135min / 240min max.

Disc size 12cm / 8cm

Disc size 12cm

Audio

CD disc
Playback time 74min / 20min max.

* Player is CD-R, CD-RW compatible.

Note: CD-R, CD-RW Discs recorded with writing device can only be used when they are
correctly treated.

Region Management Information

This DVD Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management
Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number described on the DVD
disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD Player, this DVD player can­not play that disc.

The Region number of this DVD player is .

Disc manintenace

– Before playback, wipe the disc from the center hole toward the outer edge with a clean

cloth.

– Never use benzine, thinner, cleaning fluid, static electricity prevention liquids or any

other solvent.

Note : Dirty disc may cause bad picture.

Correct

rom the center to the edge

Incorrect

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Safety precautions

Warning

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet, refer servicing to qualified person­nel only.

Warning

Keep the unit away from flower vases, tubs,
sinks, etc. If liquids are spilt into the unit,
serious damage could occur.

Warning

Do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture.

Warning

Do not block ventilation holes of the unit so
that air can circulate freely,

Attention

If smoke, malodour or unrelated noise are
emitted from the unit, turn off the power and
disconnect the AC power cord.

Attention

Touching the unit is dangerous especially if
during thunder.

Attention

When left unused for a long period of time,
the unit should be unplugged from the house­hold AC outlet.

Attention

Be sure to turn the unit off and disconnect the AC
power cord before cleaning the unit surface. If the
surface is dirty, wipe clean with a cloth which has
been dipped in a weak soap and water solution and
wrung out thoroughly, and then wipe again with a
dry cloth.

Note: This unit is a class 1 laser product and uses a visible laser beam which could
cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed. Be sure to operate it correctly as
instructed.

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Location of Control

Top Panel Rear Panel

Front Panel

8 9 10 11 12 13

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Top Panel

1. Disc Compartment Door

2. Open/Close Button

3. Standby/On Button

4. Play/Pause Button

5. Stop Button

Front Panel

6. Remote Sensor

7. LED Indicator

Green - Play mode
Red - Standby mode

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Rear Panel

8. AC Power Cord

9. Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr output

10. S-Video output

11. Video output (composite)

12. Digital Audio output (coaxial)

13. Analog Audio output

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Battery installation (remote control unit)

1. Remove the battery cover.

2.

Insert two ‘AAA’ batteries (not included) making sure the polarity (+/-) matches the marks
inside the unit.

3. Replace the cover.

– Do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or throw the batteries into

the fire.
– Do not mix old and new batteries.
– Dispose of properly in accordance with local law.
– Do not mix different type of batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or

rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

Note : Weak batteries can leak and severely damage the remote control unit.

Remote Control Unit

1. Zoom Button

2. Standby Button

3. Numeric Buttons

4. Subtitle Button

5. Display Button

6. Audio Button

7. Angle Button

8. Setup Button

9. Play / Enter Button

10. Direction Buttons
( Up / Down / Left / Right )

11. P. Scan Button

12. Volume – Button

13. Volume + Button

14. Title Button

15. Mute Button

16. Slow Button

17. Search Button

18. Program Button

19. Repeat A-B Button

20. Repeat Button

21. DVD Menu Button

22. Stop Button

23. Pause/Step Button

24. Fast Backward Button

25. Fast Forward Button

26. Next Button

27. Previous Button

* Press STANDBY/ON button when DVD player is on, the DVD player will switch to standby

mode, LED will turn to red.

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Connect To TV

Caution : Turn off all the equipment before any installation.

This unit provides several types of video and audio signals output. They are :

• Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr output

• RCA output

• S-Video output
User can choose a suitable connection type to connect the player to TV.

1. Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr output

Component Video

(Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)

2. Connection via Composite (RCA) Cable

In this type of connection, we have to connect the Left/Right Audio Cables (Red and
White) and a Video signal (Yellow).

3. Connection via S-Video Cable

Audio in L

Audio in R

Video in

Audio in L
Audio in R

S-Video In

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Connection to Amplifier

There are two different types of connection between the DVD player and an amplifier.

1
2
3

Video Output

• Digital output via Coaxial Cable (Connection 1).

• 2 channels (left/right) Audio Output (connection 2-3)
Note:

1. The Digital output cut off, when Analog output was selected.

2. The Analog output cut off, when Digital output was selected.

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Operation

TV Selection

Turn on the TV, the DVD player and the Audio Amplifier System (if any).

1. Press the “TV/VIDEO” button on the TV.

2. Select the Video Mode (TV).
Note: If there are more than 1 AV channel for the TV, select the channel you have
connected to the DVD player.

3. Select the Correct Audio Input on the AV Amplifier (if any).

1. LANGUAGE SETUP MENU

In stop mode press SETUP button and highlight
languages setup then press ENTER button to
confirm.

• OSD

Press direction / button to highlight the OSD and
press ENTER button, then press the direction /
button to select the desired OSD language.

• English • Italian

• French • Spanish

• German • Portuguese

• MENU

Press direction / button to highlight the MENU and press the ENTER button,
then press the direction / button to select the desired MENU language.

• English • Italian

• French • Spanish

• German • Portuguese

• AUDIO

Press direction / button to highlight the AUDIO and press the ENTER button,
then press the direction / button to select the desired AUDIO language.

• English • Italian

• French • Spanish

• German • Portuguese

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• SUBTITLE

Press direction / button to highlight the SUBITITLE and press the ENTER
button, then press the direction / button to select the desired SUBTITLE
language.

• English • Italian

• French • Spanish

• German • Portuguese

2. SCREEN SETUP MENU

In stop mode press SETUP button and highlight SCREEN setup then press ENTER
button to confirm.
To select the desired item by use the direction / , / button.

• TV TYPE: 4:3 PS (Pan Scan)

• SCREEN SAVER: ON

• VIDEO OUTPUT: S-Video

• BRIGHTNESS: NORMAL

• CONTRAST: -4

3. AUDIO SETUP MENU

In stop mode press SETUP button and highlight AUDIO setup then press ENTER
button to confirm.

To select the desired item by use the direction / , / button.
DIGITAL OUT: SPDIF/PCM

4:3 LB (Letter Box)
16:9 (wide screen)

OFF

CVBS + YUV
YUVP - SCAN

BRIGHT
SOFT

-3

-2

-1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4

SPDIF/RAW

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4. CUSTOM SETUP

In stop mode press SETUP button and highlight CUSTOM setup then press ENTER
button to confirm. To select the desired item by use the direction / , / button.

• ANGLE MARK: ON

“ANGLE MARK”, there are “ON” and “OFF” two choice for this item. If in the “ON”
mode, when play a disc which the content is multi-angle shot, you may press the
ANGLE button on the remote control to enjoy the scene in different angles.

• DEFAULT: READ

This setting is used to return the unit back to the factory default settings. Select
DEFAULT, then press ENTER and when the menu switches to “READ” press ENTER

again. To exit without making the changes use the button to back out of the menu.

OFF

DVD Menu Play

This function is only available when playing a DVD movie and is used to access Casting
Information, Production History, Special Features.

1. When a DVD is playing, press the DVD MENU button on the remote control to enter
the DVD Root Menu.

2. Use the Direction button ( / / / ) to select the required item from the list presented.

3. Press ENTER to confirm and start the selection.

Other Functions

Audio

This funciton is applicable for DVD only.

- Pressing AUDIO button will change the Audio channel between those available on the

DVD.

REW / F.F. ( / )
This function is applicable for DVD and CD audio but with different effects. The FAST
FORWARD key and FAST BACKWARD key are used to achieve fast play function.

- For DVD, there are 5 different levels of speed (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x). Every successive

key press will increment the speed of quick play.

- For CD audio, the FORWARD/BACKWARD will perform quick rolling on the music

output.

Note : Press PLAY button at any stage will resume to normal speed.
PREV. / NEXT ( / )

During playback, press one of the PREV. / NEXT buttons (PREVIOUS button and NEXT
button)

- When the PREV. button is pressed once, the pickup returns to the beginning of the

PREVIOUS playing chapter or track.

- When the NEXT button is pressed once, the pickup will go to the beginning of next

chapter or track.

P. SCAN (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)

Press this button to enter to the P-SCAN mode. Press this button again switch back to
normal interface mode.
Note : To select P-SCAN mode, the P-SCAN output must be connect to a P-SCAN TV,

otherwise the picture will be unstable and picture will disappear.

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Slow

The Slow Forward is applicable for DVD. There are 5 steps of slow motion speed, 1/2,
1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32. Successive key presses will decrement the playback speed.
Note: Press PLAY button to switch back to normal playback speed.

Repeat Mode

This function is available for DVD and CD audio but with different effects.

- For DVD disc playback, the user can choose to repeat the current chapter, current
title or disc. Each subsequent key press of the REPEAT key can change between
these three options.

- For CD, user can choose to repeat the current track or the whole disc (Repeat All).
Each subsequent key press of the REPEAT key can change between these two
options.

Repeat A – B

The user can specify the repeating interval by marking the starting point and the end
point.

1. Press the REPEAT A-B button to mark the starting point (Playback will continue).

2. Press the REPEAT A-B button to mark the end point (The marked part will be
repeated automatically).

Note : Pressing the REPEAT A-B button during repetition will disable the Repeat mode.

Subtitle

This function is only applicable for DVD disc. It can change the subtitle language shown
on the screen.
Note : The number of subtitles available depends on the information recorded on the

DVD disc itself.

Angle

Some discs may have multiple viewing angles during production. Use the ANGLE button
to select the viewing angle shown on the screen.
Note :

The number of Angle of View depends on the information recorded on the DVD disc.

Search

The user can access a specific location or a specific track by keying in the target time or
the track number.

1. Press the SEARCH button to enter the Search Mode.

2. Use the Direction buttons to enter the desired “Title”, or “Chapter” data then press
the ENTER button to jump to the required location.

3. Press the SEARCH button twice and enter the required time using the NUMERIC
buttons IN ORDER. (To enter 1 hour, 25 mins and 45 seconds enter the numbers as
1, 25, 45.) then press ENTER to jump.

- Pressing the SEARCH button ONCE - Pressing the SEARCH button TWICE

X / X X / XX

Current title Total chapters
Total title Current chapter

X / X XX : XX : XX

Current title Hour Second
Total title Minute

• For CD Mode

XX : XX : XX

Hour Minute Second

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Display

Pressing this button will show the time and status information on the screen. Pressing a
second time will present addtitional information on the current settings. Press third time
to cancel.

Resume Play

This function is in playback mode. When the STOP button is pressed once, the player
will enter the Resume Play mode. At this time, if the PLAY button is pressed, the player
will resume playback at the location where the STOP button was pressed. If the STOP
button is pressed a second time, resume mode cancels and the DVD stops completely.

Zoom

This function will enlarge or reduce a still picture or a moving picture by pressing the
ZOOM button to select one of the 2 levels of zooming (2x and 4x).

NOTE: Use the Direction button ( ) to navigate within the image.

Program Mode

This function is to allow programming of a track/chapter/title playback sequence
according to your preference.

FOR DVD FOR CD

1. Press the PROGRAM button. the Program Sequence table will be shown on the screen.

2. Enter the desired track number according to your preference using the Number keys

(0-9).

3. When the programming is completed, press PLAY button on the remote control to start

program play.

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Picture CD

Load a picture CD into the tray. This player will only identify the disk and display files in
the jpg format. If the disc type can be identified, the player will start showing the pictures
one by one (Slide Show Mode).

Operations:

During Slide Show Mode:

• Press the STOP button to shift to the Digest Mode in which 1 to 20 pictures will be
shown on the screen each time.
Note: Some disc may not shift to digest mode, it depends on the disc format.

• Press the PAUSE button to freeze the screen, so that the current picture can be held
for a long time. To resume the slide show mode, press PLAY button.

• Press the NEXT button on the remote control to skip the next picture.

• Press the PREVIOUS button on the remote control to return previous picture.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

Symptom

No Power

The power is on, but DVD
player does not work
No Picture

No Sound

The playback picture
is poor
The DVD player does
not start playback

The Remote Control
does not work
properly

Cause

• The power cord is disconnected.

• No disc is inserted.

• The TV is not set to receive DVD
signal output.

• The video cable is not connected
securely.

•

The connected TV power is turned off.

• The equipment connected with the
audio cable is not set to receive
DVD signal output.

• The audio cable is not connected
securely.
The power of the equipment connected

•
with the audio cable is turned off.

• The Digital Audio Output is set to
the wrong position.

• The disc is dirty.

• No disc is inserted.

• An unplayable disc is inserted.

• The disc is placed upside down.

• The disc is not placed with the
guide.

• The disc is dirty.

• A menu is on the TV screen.

The remote control is not pointed at

•
the remote sensor of the DVD player.

• The remote control is too far from
the DVD player.
There is an obstacle in the path of the

•
remote control and the DVD player.

• The batteries in the remote
control are exhausted.

Correction

• Plug the power cord into the wall
outlet and unit securely.

Insert a disc. (Check that the DVD or au-

•
dio CD indicator in the DVD display is lit.)

•

Select the appropriate video input mode
on the TV so the picture from the DVD
player appears on the TV screen.

• Connect the video cable into the
jacks securely.

• Turn on the TV.

• Select the correct input mode of the
audio receiver so you can listen to the
sound from the DVD player.

• Connect the audio cable into the
jacks securely.

• Turn on the equipment connected with
the audio cable.
Set the Digital audio Output to the correct

•
position, then turn on the DVD player
again by pressing the POWER button.

• Clean the disc.

• Insert a disc
Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc

•
type, color system and Regional code.)

•

Place the disc with the playback side down.

• Place the disc on the disc tray cor­rectly inside the guide.

• Clean the disc.

• Press the SET UP button to turn off
the menu screen.

• Point the remote control at the remote
sensor of the DVD player.

• Operate the remote control within
about 23ft (7m).

• Remove the obstacle.

• Replace the batteries with new ones.

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SPECIFICATION

GENERAL

Power source AC120V ~ 60Hz
Power consumption 10W
Weight 780 gm / 1.65 lbs
External dimensions (LxWxH) 244 x 173 x 37 mm / 9.6 x 6.8 x 1.5 inches
Operating conditions Temperature: 5°C to 35°C
Operation status Horizontal
Operating humidity 5% to 90%

CD/DVD

Laser Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650nm
Signal system NTSC
Frequency response (audio) 4Hz to 20 KHz
Signal to noise ratio (audio) More than 90dB (1KHz, NOP, 20KHz LPF/A-Filter)
Dynamic range (audio) More than 95dB
Harmonic distortion (audio) 0.2% (1KHz)

VIDEO

Video output 1.0V (p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync., RCA jack
S-Video output (Y) 1.0V (p-p), negative sync., Mini DIN 4-pin x 1

(C) 0.3V (p-p), 75 ohm

Component video (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) (Y) 0.7V (p-p), negative sync. RCA jack

(Pb/Cb) 0.7V (p-p), 75 ohm
(Pr/Cr) 0.7V (p-p), 75 ohm

* Design and specification are subject to change without notice.

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