Norcent DP5000 User Manual

DVD RECEIVER DP5000

WARNING

- TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED
TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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The 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.

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.

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 appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with soft, dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc­tions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa­ratus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Care and Safety information
Avoid high temperatures, moisture, water and dust. Do not expose the system, batteries or
discs to humidity, rain, sand, or excessive heat (caused by heating equipment or direct
sunlight). Always keep the disc tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.

PRECAUTIONS

Do not block the vents

Do not operate the DVD system in an enclosed
cabinet, allow about 10cm (4 inches) of free
space all around the player for adequate ven­tilation.

Care of disc

 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 felt-tipped
pen.

 Handle the disc by its edge, do not touch

the surface.

Care of 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.

Power Cord Protection

To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to
protect against electric shock, fire or personal
injury, please observe the following:

 When an electric storm is present, unplug

the power cord and disconnect the an­tenna connections.

 Hold the plug firmly when connecting or

disconnecting the AC power cord.

 Keep the AC power cord away from the

heating appliances.

 Never put any heavy object on the AC

power cord.

 Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the

AC power cord in any way.

 To prevent short circuits or damaged wires

in the connection cords, always unplug
the power cord and disconnect the con­nection cords between all other compo­nents when moving the unit.

Nonuse Periods

 When the unit is not being used, turn the

unit off.

 When left unused for a long period of time,

the unit should be unplugged from the
household AC outlet.

No Fingers or Other Objects Inside

Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.

Service

 Do not attempt to service the unit yourself.
 Please refer any service to the nearest

service centre.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
portion with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be dam­aged when a peak level portion is played.

Copyright

Audio-visual material may consist of copy­righted works which must not be recorded
without the authority of the owner of the copy­right. Please refer to relevant laws in your coun­try.

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PRECAUTIONS

Recommended Measures for Optimum Picture Excellence

This unit is a precision device that is constructed using extremely accurate technology.
Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc drive can impair the image quality. At the
worst, neither video nor audio will be played back. To obtain optimum picture quality, the player
should be checked (cleaning and replacement of some parts) every 1,000 hours. Note that this
period varies depending on the environment (temperature, humidity, dust, etc..) in which the
player is used.Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.

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. Reserve engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.

For DVD players with 625p, but not 525p, progressive scan outputs:

‘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 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 625p DVD
PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’

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

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.
5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S.
and other world-wide patents issued and pending.
round” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996,
2003 Digital Theater Systems. Inc. ALL Rights reserved.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital sur-

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warning ..................................................................................................... 2

Precaution ............................................................................................ 3~4

General Information ................................................................................ 7

Unpacking ............................................................................................................. 7

Disc terminology .................................................................................................. 7

DVD region code .................................................................................................. 7

Disc handling and cleaning .................................................................................. 7

Control and Function .......................................................................... 8~10

Front panel........................................................................................................... 8

Back panel ........................................................................................................... 8

Remote control .............................................................................................. 9~10

Inserting batteries into the remote control ........................................................ 10

Connections ...................................................................................... 11~12

Placing the speakers and subwoofer ............................................................... 11

Connecting FM/AM antennas ............................................................................ 11

Connecting speakers and subwoofer .............................................................. 11

Connecting your unit to the TV ......................................................................... 12

Playback Functions ..........................................................................13~15

Basic playback ................................................................................................... 13

Slow motion play ............................................................................................... 14

Fast search........................................................................................................ 14

Picture zooming ................................................................................................. 14

Repeat play.................................................................................................. 14~15

Repeat A-B ........................................................................................................ 15

Angle selection .................................................................................................. 15

Basic Setup .......................................................................................16~20

General operation .............................................................................................. 16

Setting the general setup ............................................................................ 16~17

Setting the speaker setup ................................................................................. 17

Setting the audio setup................................................................................ 18~19

Setting the preferences setup .......................................................................... 19

Tuner Features........................................................................................ 21

Tuning to radio stations ..................................................................................... 21

Presetting radio stations ................................................................................... 21

Listening to preset radio stations...................................................................... 21

Listening to an external source ........................................................................ 21

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Special Features ............................................................................... 22~26

Play a title ........................................................................................................... 22

Headphones ...................................................................................................... 22

Dimming the VFD ................................................................................................ 22

Move to another chapter/title ............................................................................. 23

Playback from a selected point ......................................................................... 23

Activating P/I mode ............................................................................................ 23

Activating night mode ........................................................................................ 23

Selecting surround mode .................................................................................. 24

Selecting sound effect ...................................................................................... 24

Selecting multiple channel sound ...................................................................... 24

Program play ...................................................................................................... 24

Selecting the subtitle language ......................................................................... 25

Audio language and channel selection ............................................................. 25

Display the status during playback ................................................................... 25

Setting the sleep timer ....................................................................................... 26

Play MP3/ picture CD(JPEG/KODAK) ................................................................ 26

Care and Maintenance ........................................................................... 27

Trouble Shooting..................................................................................... 28

Electrical Specifications ..................................................................29~30

Limited Warranty......................................................................................31

Protect Yourself !

Record the model and serial numbers for this unit while it is easy to see them. These numbers
are located on the back of the unit’s cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.: DP5000
Serial No.:
Retain this information for future reference.

General Information

Unpacking

Your Norcent DP5000 receiver carton
should contain the following items:

• One DVD receiver.

• Five satellite speakers and a subwoofer.

• Five speaker cables and a subwoofer
cable.

• One RCA cable with red/white/yellow
color-coded connectors.

• One remote control unit.

• Two AAA batteries.

• Operating Instructions/Warranty/QSG.

• AM antenna.

• FM antenna.

Disc terminology

• Title and Chapters (DVD-video discs)

DVDs are divided into several large sections
called Titles and smaller sections called Chap­ters.
Numbers are allotted to these sections. These
numbers are called title numbers and chapter
numbers.

• Tracks (audio and video CD discs)

Audio and video CD discs are divided into sec­tions called tracks.
Numbers are allotted to these sections. These
numbers are called track numbers.

Disc handling precautions

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by
its edge.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

• If there is glue (or a similar substance) on
the disc, remove the glue completely be­fore using the disc.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it
in a car parked in direct sunlight, as there
can be a considerable rise in temperature
inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Do not write on the label side with a ball­point pen or other writing utensils.

• Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.

Disc cleaning precautions

• Before playing, clean the disc with a clean­ing cloth. Wipe the disc from the center
out.

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DVD region code

This unit is designed and manufac­tured for compatibility with Region Manage­ment Information that is encoded on most DVD
discs. This unit is designed only for playback
of discs with Region Code 1, or for discs that
do not contain Region Code information. If
there is any other Region Code encoded on a
disc, the disc will not play and the message
“WRONG REGION” will appear on the televi­sion screen.

Disc installing precautions

• Do not install more than 1 disc on disc tray.

• Do not place the disc on the tray upside
down.

• Do not try to close the disc tray when the
disc is not installed properly.

FRONT PANEL

Controls and

Functions

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1 STANDBY-ON

Press to power on (LED lights off) or off (LED
lights on).

2 OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open or close the disc tray.

3 DVD DOOR
4 SELECT

Press to select audio channel to view its level.

5 SOURCE

Press to select the relevant active mode: DVD,
FM/AM, TV or AUX.

BACK PANEL

1 AC POWER CORD

Connect to a standard AC outlet.

2 SPEAKERS

Connect to the FR, FL, C, SR, SL and
Subwoofer.

3 AUDIO IN

Connect to the audio outputs of a TV and AUX.

4 AUDIO OUT

Connect to the audio inputs of an external
recording device or amplifier.

5 DIGITAL OUT

Connects to audio equipment with coaxial digi­tal audio input.

6 PREV/NEXT (

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Press to skip to previous/next chapter, title or
track.

7 +/-VOL.UP/DOWN

Press to increase or decrease the volume lev­els.

8 PLAY/PAUSE (

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Press to play or pause the playing disc.

9 STOP ( )

Press to stop the playing disc.

10 PROGRAM

Press to program a disc track.

11 Headphones

Plug in the headphones jack.

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6 VIDEO OUT

Connect to a TV with video input.

7 S-VIDEO OUT

Connect to a TV with s-video input.

8 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Connect to TV with Pr Pb Y inputs.

9AM

Connect to a AM antennas.

10 FM

Connect to a FM antennas.

Controls and

REMOTE CONTROL

Functions

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1 OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open or close the disc tray.

2 SOURCE

Press to select the relevant active mode: DVD,
FM/AM,ATV or AUX.

3 SETUP

Press to enter or exit setup menu.

4 TUNING + / - (

In disc mode, press to play a disc in fast
reverse/forward mode.

In tuner mode, press to tune the lower or higher
frequency.

In tuner mode, press and hold to search the
tuning frequency continuously.

5 PREVIOUS/NEXT (

In disc mode, press to skip to previous or next
chapter, title or track.

6 ADJ/VOL + / -

Press to adjust the volume levels up and down.

7 SELECT

Press to select audio channel to view its level.

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8 MEMORY/SLOW ( )

In disc mode, press to play a disc in slow-

motion.

In tuner mode, press to store radio station.

9 SLEEP

Press to activate sleep timer.

10 PROG

Press to program a disc tracks.

11 RETURN/TITLE

Press to return to title menu for DVD.

12 MENU/PBC

Press to return to root menu for DVD.

13 SUBTITLE

Press to select a desired subtitle language.

14 LANGUAGE

Press to select a desired audio language and
audio channel.

15 GOTO

Press to select desired title/chapter or time to
start playback.

Controls and

Functions

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16 DISPLAY

Press to display the information about the play­ing disc.

17 POWER

Press to power on and off.

18 NUMBER (0~9)

Press to select the items or settings directly.

19 P/I

Press to activate or deactivate progressive
function.

20 MUTE

Press to interrupt or resume the audio output.

21 PLAY/PAUSE (

Press to play or pause the playing disc.

22 STOP ( )

Press to stop the playing disc.

23 A-B

Press to repeat a specific section on a disc.

24 REPEAT

Press to select variations of continuous play.

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Inserting batteries into the remote control

You can control the system using the sup­plied remote control. When using the remote
control, point it at the remote sensor on the
front panel of this system.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely
hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the

remote casing, particularly when replac­ing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to di­rect sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Do­ing so may cause a malfunction.

25 SURROUND

Press to select a desired surround mode.

26 EQ

Press to select a desired equalizer mode re­peatedly (POP, ROCK, JAZZ, CLASSIC).

27 ZOOM

Press to enlarge the playing disc.

28 ANGLE

Press to change the viewing angle.

29 DIM

Press to select difference brightness for VFD.

30 NIGHT

Press to activate or deactivate night function.

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Move to highlight a desired option and press
OK to confirm and execute the highlighted item.

OK

• If you will not use the remote for an ex-

tended period of time, remove the batter­ies to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion. Insert two AAA
batteries (included) by matching the + and

- polarities on the batteries as shown.