NEC NDV-28 User Manual

DVD PLAYER

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL : NDV-28

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

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

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

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings should be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to.

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

CAUTION:

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

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

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

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

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

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

To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

CAUTION: THIS UNIT SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED BY CHILDREN OR INFIRM PERSONS WITHOUT SUPERVISION.

Operation

Reference

Installation and Setup

Introduction

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Symbol used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Storing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Cleaning Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . .7

Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . .8-13

Setting up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

DVD Player Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Video and Audio Connections to Your TV . . .8

Audio Connection to Optional Equipment . . .9

Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . . .10

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

• Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

• Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu . . . . . . . . . .10

DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

• TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

• Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

• Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

• TV Output Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

• Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG . . . . . . . . . . .11

• Sample Freq. (Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . .11

• Dynamic Range Control (DRC) . . . . . . . .11

LOCK (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

• Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

• Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

• Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

• PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

• Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

• B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion) . . . . . . . .13

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-18

General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . .16

Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Erasing a Track from Program List . . . . . . .17

Viewing a JPEG file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Moving to another File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

To rotate picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Contents

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

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

About the Symbol Display

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

Symbol Used in this Manual

Note:

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip:

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

A section whose title has one of the following symbols is applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.

All discs listed below

DVD and finalized DVD±R/RW

Video CDs

Audio CDs

MP3 files

WMA files

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

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

Storing Discs

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

Cleaning Discs

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

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

Maintenance and Service

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

Handling the Unit

When shipping the unit

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

Keeping the exterior surfaces clean

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

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

Cleaning the unit

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

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

Maintaining the Unit

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

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

For details, please contact your nearest authorized service center.

WMA

MP3

ACD

VCD

DVD

ALL

Introduction

Operation

Reference

Installation and Setup

Types of Playable Discs

DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

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

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

In addition, this unit plays DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA

and/or JPEG files.

Notes:

• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heartshaped or octagonal) since they may result in malfunctions.

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labelled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

Notes on Regional Codes

• Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your DVD player’s regional code or the disc cannot play.

• If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from your player, the message “Check Regional Code” appears on the TV screen.

Notes on Copyrights:

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs picture noise will appear. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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.

Introduction

Front Panel

a POWER

Switches the unit ON and OFF.

b N (PLAY)

Starts playback.

c x (STOP)

Stops playback.

d Disc Tray

Insert a disc here.

e Z (OPEN / CLOSE)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

f Remote Sensor

Point the remote control here.

g Display window

Shows the current status of the unit.

abc d e

Operation

Reference

Installation and Setup

Introduction

Remote Control

Remote Control Operation

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

Caution:

Do not mix old and new batteries and never mix different types of batteries such as standard, alkaline, etc.

Remote Control Battery installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two batteries (size AAA) with 3 and # aligned correctly.

OPERATE

Switches DVD Player ON and OFF.

DVD MENU

Accesses menu on a DVD disc.

bBvV(left/right/up/down) •

Selects an item in the menu.

ENTER •

Confirms menu selection.

DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen display.

PAUSE/STEP ( ;;) •

Pauses playback temporarily/ press

repeatedly for frame-by-frame

playback.

SKIP (. / >) •

Go to next chapter or track. Returns

to beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or

track.

STOP ( x ) •

Stops playback.

0-9 number buttons

Selects numbered items in a menu.

AUDIO •

Selects an audio language (DVD).

SUBTITLE •

Selects a subtitle language.

ANGLE •

Selects a DVD camera angle if

available

SETUP •

Accesses or removes setup menu.

OPEN / CLOSE

Opens and closes the disc tray.

TITLE

Displays title menu, if available.

RETURN

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

• SCAN ( m / M )

Search backward or forward.

• PLAY ( HH)

Starts playback.

PROGRAM

Places a track on the program list.

CLEAR

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

• REPEAT

Repeat chapter, track, title all.

• A-B

Repeat sequence.

• RANDOM

Plays tracks in random order.

• ZOOM

Enlarges video image.

• MARKER

Marks any point during playback.

• SEARCH

Displays MARKER SEARCH menu.

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