Palsonic DVD-2000 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DIGITAL VIDEO DISC PLAYER

MODEL: DVD - 2000

Type Tested

Electrical

Safety

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DVD/VIDEO CD/AUDIO CD PLAYER DIGITAL AUDIO

Dear Customers

May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player.

We strongly recommend that you carefully study the Operating instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions.

Safety information

Note:

This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 110-

240V, 50/60 Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere

l CAUTION:

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS DVDNIDEO CD/CD PLAYER USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER CORRECTLY AS

INSTRUCTED. WHEN THIS DVD/VIDEO CD/PLAYER IS PLUGGED TO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS PLAYER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR

PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN

THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN

HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR BY YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

l WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND’ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

l THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR CONTINUOUS

OPERATION !

Precautions

Please read these precautions before operating this unit.

l Power cord protection

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

Do not connect or disconnect the AC power cord

when your hands are wet.

Keep the AC power cord away from 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.

Placement

Avoid placing the unit in areas

direct sunlight or heating radiators, or closed automobiles high temperature (over 350 C or high humidity (over 90%)

excessive dust

vibration impact or where the surface is tilted;

As the internal parts may be seriously damaged.

l Non-use 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.

l No fingers or other objects inside

Touching internal parts of this unit is dangerous, and

may cause serious damage to the unit. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.

l Keep away from water and magnets.

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

Never bring magnetic objects such as speakers near to

this unit.

l Stacking

Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not

place anything heavy on it. Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.

l Condensation

Moisture may form on the lens in the following conditions.

immediately after a heater has been turned on. in a steamy or very humid room.

when the unit is moved from a cold environment to a warm one.

If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. In this case, turn on the power and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate.

l If there is noise interference on the TV while

a broadcast is being received

Depending on the reception condition of the TV,

interference may appear on the TV screen while you are watching a TV broadcast and the unit is left on. This is not a malfunction of the unit or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, turn off the unit.

Features

Disc formats supported by this player

l DVD: a completely new dimension in video enter-

tainment

Subtitles may be displayed in one of a maximum of 32 languages.

The audio soundtrack can be heard in up to 8 languages. The multi-angle function allows you to choose the

viewing angle of scenes which were shot from a number of different angles.(Limited to DVD recorded

with multiple camera angles.) The number of the languages recorded is dependent on the software.

Various Karaolte functions

When using a DVD Karaoke disc (5ch) which includes

two master vocals (e.g. male and female parts) recorded on a different channel, selecting either channel makes it possible to practice a duet song by yourself. (Virtual duet) When using a DVD Karaoke disc (5ch) which includes

a guide melody for vocal recorded separately on a channel, enjoying Karaoke only with an accompaniment

is possible by turning off the guide melody.

High quality digital audio

The Dolby Digital (AC-3)/Linear PCM

decoder is built into the player which makes it possible

to enjoy Multi-Channel Surround sound. With linear PCM sound of a 48 kHz/16 bit through 96 kHz/24 bit , audio quality exceeding that of CDs becomes possible.

The unit can play back discs bearing any of the following marks:

DVD

( 8 cm disc/l 2 cm disc )

VCD

( 8 cm disc/l2 cm disc)

DIGITAL AUDIO

( 8 cm disc/l 2 cm disc )

Accessories

(accessories are listed on the accessories bill)

Many convenient features

GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens for showing the disc information or player information and providing access to many major functions of this unit. Programming of up to 5 scenes in memory (marker). Parental lock setting to prevent play of discs unsuitable for some audiences. [only DVD]

Compatible with PAL DVD (Video CD) and

NTSC DVD (Video CD)

This player can play discs recorded in either PAL or NTSC format. However, the player must be connect to a Multi system TV to play both PAL DVD (Video CD) and

NTSC DVD (Video CD). The use of a Multi-system

TV is recommended.

Compatible with Video CD and CD as well as DVD.

Table of contents

Advance Operation

Getting Started

Safety infromation................................................... 2

Precautions............................................................... 2

Features.................................................................... 3

Accessories............................................................... 3

Control reference guide........................................... 5

Basic Connection..................................................... 6

Optional audio connections..................................... 7

Basic Operations

Basic play............................................................... 9

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Stopping play......................................................... 9

Skipping ahead or back.......................................... 9

Rapid advance (Rapid reverse).......................... 10

Still picture (Pause)............................................. 10

Frame advanced (DVD/Video CD).................... 10

Slow-motion play (DVD/Video CD)................... 10

Enjoy Video CDs with playback control without

using menus (Video CD)..................................... 10

Enjoying Karaoke

Enjoying Karaoke............................................. 11

Basic Karaoke play........................................... 11

Changing the key of a song (Key Control)....... 11

changing the audio channels (Virtual Control)

(DVD Karaoke only)........................................ 11

Enjoying Karaoke only with the accompaniment

(Guide Melody) (DVD Karaoke only)............. 11

Increasing the volume of the master vocal

automatically (Voice Change).......................... 11

Enjoying Karaoke using the ordinary disc

(One Touch Karaoke)....................................... 11

Karaoke request play........................................ 12

Enjoying Karaoke using Karaoke GUI

screen.................................................................. 12

Operation Using GUI Screen

Program play (Video CD/CD)............................ 16

Random play (Video CD/CD)............................. 16

Repeat Play............................................................ 17

Repeat viewing (listening)................................... 17

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Repeating section between to spcific points

(A-B repeat)......................................................... 17

Storing markers in memory to be viewed

(listen) again......................................................... 18

Storing a marker in the memory......................... 18

Recalling/clearing marker................................... 18

Changing subtitle language (DVD only)............. 18

Changing audio soundtrack language

(DVD only)............................................................. 19

Switching vocals ON or OFF for Karaoke discs

(DVD/Video CD)................................................... 19

Viewing from another angle (DVD only)............ 19

Using a title menu (DVD only)............................. 19

Using a DVD menu (DVD only)........................... 20

Initial Settings

Initial settings.................................................... 20

Common procedures of intial settings................. 20

Selecting rating level (DVD only)....................... 20

Selecting language of On Screen Display menu. 21

Switching the On Screen Display ON or OFF..... 21

Selecting the display brightness........................... 21

Selecting TV screen type..................................... 22

Selecting digital output........................................ 22

Speaker settings.................................................... 23

Other settings....................................................... 23

For Your Reference

Definition of terms................................................ 24

Specifications......................................................... 24

Troubleshooting.................................................... 25

Self-diagnosis display function............................. 26

Disc handling and maintenance........................... 26

General information about GUI screen............. 13

Comm procedures............................................... 13

Detailed descriptions of each GUI icon.............. 14

Screen for disc information................................ 14

Screen for play information................................ 15

Screen for slow-motion play and rapid advance

(reverse).............................................................. 15

Control reference guide

Main Unit

(1) POWER

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

(2) MIC LEVEL controls (1, 2) (3) ECHO control (4) Remote control signal sensor (5) Display Window (6) ANGLE indicator (7) STANDBY indicator

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply,

the indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turn on.

Remote Control Unit

(1) POWER button

(2) PLAY MODE button (3) MARKER button (4) Numeric buttons (5) SKIP buttons ( ,

(6) STOP button (

(7) STILL/PAUSE button (

(8) DISPLAY button

(9) Joystick button ( , , , ) (10) TITLE button (11) MENU button (12) KARAOKE MODE button (13) GUIDE MELODY button (14) ONE TOUCH button (15) OPEN/CLOSE button

(16) CLEAR button (17) SETUP button (18) REPEAT MODE button

(19) A-B REPEAT button (20) SUBTITLE button

(21) AUDIO button

(22) ANGLE button

(23) SLOW/SEARCH buttons ( ,

(24) PLAY button (

(25) SELECT button

(26) RETURN button (27) KARAOKE DISP. button (28) KEY CONTROL buttons (29) VOICE button

(30) REQUEST button

)

(8) OPEN/CLOSE button

(9) SKIP buttons (10) PLAY button (11) Shuttle dial (SEARCH)

(12) KEY CONTROL button (13) STILL/PAUSE button (14) STOP button

(15) Numeric buttons

l To select a 2-digit number

Example: To select track 23 Press "> 10", “2” and then “3”

(16) Disc tray

(17) MIC jacks (1,2)

, STOP

)

Basic connection

l Ensure that the power switch of this unit and other

equipment to be connected is set to off before

commencing connection.

l Do not block ventilation holes of any of the equipments

and arrange them so that air can circulate freely. Read through the instructions before connecting

other equipment.

l Ensure that you observe the color coding when

connecting audio and video cords.

Connecting to a Stereo TV set [A]

(1) TV set (optional)

(2) DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player

(3) Video/audio cord (supplied) (4) S-video cord (supplied)

(5) To audio input connectors (red, white) (6) To video input connectors (yellow) (7) To S-video input connector

(8) AC power cord

(9) To power outlet (AC 110-240V, 50/60 Hz)

(10) Power switch (11) Signal ground terminal

Connect the signal ground terminal to ground to reduce noise from microphone cable during

Karaoke. (This is not a safety earth.)

[A]

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[B]

S-video output connector

The S (separate) video output connector separates the

color (C) and luminance (Y) signals before transmitting them to the TV set in order to achieve a sharper picture. Use the S-video cord (supplied) when connecting the player to a TV set equipped with an S-video input connector for the best picture clarity possible.

Connecting to a Monoaural TV set [B]

(1) TV set (optional) (2) DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player (3) Audio cord (optional)

(4) Video/audio cord (supplied)

(5) To audio input connectors (red, white) (6) To video input connectors (yellow)

Connecting to an audio equipment [C]

(1) Audio equipment (optional) (2) TV set (optional) (3) DVD/Video CD/CD player (4) Audio cord (optional)

(5) To audio input connectors (red, white)

(6) Video/audio cord (supplied)

S-video cord (supplied) (See above [A])

Notes:

During DVD play, the TV volume may be at a lower

level than during TV broadcasts, etc. If this is the case,

adjust the volume to the desired level.

l If the DVD/Video CD/CD player is connected to the

TV through a video cassette recorder, the picture may

not be played back normally with some DVDs If this is the case, do not connect the player via the VCR.

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[C]

Optional audio connections

Connecting to an AV amplifier with 5.1ch input connector supporting Dolby Digital (AC-3)

The player contains a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder.

This enables the playback of DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital, Linear PCM without the need for an external decoder with Dolby Digital, Linear PCM processing. When the player is connected to an AV amplifier with

5.1ch input connectors, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in your home when playing discs recorded in Digital, Linear PCM.

(1) TV set (optional) (2) DVDNIDEO CD/CD player (3) Video/audio cord (supplied)

S-video cord (supplied)

(see page6 [A])

(4) AV Amplifier with 5.1 ch input connector (5) Audio cords (optional)

(6) To audio input connector (CENTER) (7) To audio input connector (SUBWOOFER) (8) To audio input connector (SURROUND L , R) (9) To audio input connector (FRONT L , R)

(10) Center speaker

(11) Front speaker (Left)

(12) Front speaker (right)

(13) Subwoofer (left) (14) Surround speaker (15) Surround speaker (right)

(All sold separately.)

Notes:

l After connection is made, set the “Speaker setting”

(such as Yes/No and Large/Small) according to your

speaker system.. (see page 23).

l If the surround speakers or center speaker can’t be

installed at an equal distance to (or further away from)

the front speakers from the listening position, then

change the delay time setting at “Speaker setting" on

page 23, to compensate.

l If the type of the speakers connected does not satisfy

the channels recorded in a Linear PCM disc, the disc

will not be played in all the channels but only in 2

channels. (For example, even if the front speakers and the center speaker are connected, a disc recorded in 5

channels will be played back only in 2 channels.)

l DVDS recorded in Linear PCM/96 kHz sampling in

which “Center Speaker” is contained will also be played back only in 2ch.

l No surround sound will be delivered during playback

of DVD Karaoke.

l When the microphone is connected or the Karaoke

functions such as Key control, Voice changer and

One touch Karaoke are activated for the DVDs which are not designed for Karaoke, sound will be delivered only through the front speakers (L/R). (See pages 11-12.) When using speakers other than the front speaker (L/R), disconnect the microphone and stop using the Karaoke function. If still no sound will be delivered, press OPEN/CLOSE twice.

Optional audio connection

Connecting to a decoder with Dolby Digital (AC-3) processing [A]

When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital are played, Dolby

Digital bitstream is output from the player’s OPTICAL digital audio output connector or COAXIAL digital audio output connector. When the player is connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in your home. [An optical digital cable or coaxial audio cable (both optional) is required when an optional Dolby Digital

decoder is used.]

(1) TV set (optional)

(2) DVDNIDEO CD/CD player

(3) Video/audio cord(supplied)

S-video cord (supplied)

(4) Decoder or Amplifier with Dolby Digital

(AC-3) processing (optional)

(5) Coaxial audio cable/Optical digital cable (optional) (6) To coaxial digital audio input connector/To

optical digital audio input connector

Notes when connecting the optical digital cable (optional)

Remove the dust protection cap from the connector and

connect the cable firmly so that the configurations of both the cable and the connector match ( [B] )

Keep the dust protection cap and always reattach the cap

when not using the connector to protect against dust.

Concerning the audio output from the unit’s optical/coaxial digital audio output connector

Disc Sound record- Optical/coaxial digital audio

ing format

DVD Dolby Digital Dolby Digital bitstream (2-5.lch)

(AC-3)

Linear PCM (48/96kHz 16/20/24 bit)

VCD

MPEG 1

CD Linear PCM

The type of audio output from the connector can be selected by the initial settings. (See page 22.)

Sound having 96 kHz sampling is converted into 48kHz

sampling when it is output from the unit’s optical/coaxial

digital audio output connector.

output from connector

or PCM (2ch) (48 kHz/16 bit)* Linear PCM (2ch) (48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)* or no output* PCM (44.1 kHz sampling) Linear PCM (44.1 kHz sampling)

[A]

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For your reference:

l Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a digital sound compression technique

developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Supporting 5.1-channel surround sound, as well as stereo (2-channel) sound, this technique enables a large quantity of sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc

Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs.

While CDs are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, DVDs are

recorded in 48 kHz/16 bit up to 96 kHz/24 bit

l If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will

obtain the benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies

that provide full 5. l-channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as

well as from titles with the Dolby Surround mark.

Caution for the optical/coxial digital audio output connector:

Do not connect an amplifier (with an optical/coxial digital

input connector) which does not contail Dolby Digital (AC-3).

Otherwise ant attempt to play DVDs may cause such a high level of

noise that it may be hamful to yourears and damage your spaekers. Video CDs and CD's can be played as they would normally be

may be played.

[B]

Dust protection cap

Before enjoying DVD/Video CD/CD

The On-Screen menu language of your player has been factory pre-set to English In the explanation given below it is assumed that English has been selected as the menu language

Basic play

Preparations

Remote control preparation

Insert the batteries while observing the correct(+) and (-) polarities

Notes:

(1) The batteries normally last for about one year

although this depends on how often and for what operations the remote control is used.

(2) If the remote control unit fails to work even when

it is operated near the player, replace the batteries. (3) Use size 7 batteries. (4) Remote control operation range: point the remote

control unit no more than about 7 m from the

remote control sensor and within about 60 of the

front of the unit.(the operating distance may vary

according to the brightness of the room.)

Switch the TV ON and select “Video” as the TV input.

l Switch on the stereo system’s power if the player has

been connected to stereo system.

Basic play

Stopping play and returning to the menu screen

DVD

Press TITLE, MENU or RETURN.

(Which button is pressed differs depending on the disc used.)

Video CD

Press RETURN.

l Play is suspended, and the menu screen is displayed.

After operation

When the unit is not in use, remove the disc and press

POWER to turn off the unit.

The power will automatically turn off after 30 minutes or so

have elapsed in the stop mode. (Auto power-off function)

Notes

l The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed

even after the player has finished playing a particular item. When no further selections are to be played, be sure to press the STOP button to clear the menu display.

l If the disc is placed in upside down (and it is a single

sided disc), the DVD display will indicate “NO DISC”.

For your reference:

lWhen appears while a button is being operated, it

means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the player or the disc.

1 Turn on the power switch on the rear panel. 2 press POWER to switch on the power. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 4 Place a disc onto the disc tray.

Hold the disc without touching either of its surfaces,

position it with the printed title side facing up, align it

with the guides, and place it in its proper position.

5 Press PLAY.

The disc tray is automatically closed and play begins.

l When the disc tray is closed by pressing OPEN/CLOSE,

press PLAY to commence play.

When a menu screen appears on the TV monitor

In case of interactive DVD or Video CD withs playback control, a menu screen appears on the TV monitor. Perform step 5 to commence play.

6 Tilt the joystick to the

/ direction

and

press SELECT, or press the numeric button(s), to select the preferred item.

l The joystick is not effective for selecting items for

Video CDs.

Play of the selected item now begins.

When the menu continues onto another screen

After step 4, press SKIP (SKIP buttons may not be effective depending on the disc.)

l TO return to the previous menu screen

Press SKIP.

For operation, refer also to the jacket of the disc concerned.

Stopping play

Press STOP.

For your convenience:

When play is stopped, the unit records the point where STOP was pressed (RESUME function). (" " flashes on the unit’s display when this function is activated.) Press PLAY again and play will resume from this point.When the tray is opened or STOP is pressed again the RESUME function will be cleared. The RESUME function works only with discs for which the elapsed playing time appears on the unit’s display during playback. This feature will not be cleared when the power is turned OFF and then ON.

Skipping ahead or back

Skipping ahead

Press SKIP during play

A chapter (DVD) or a track (Video CD/CD) is skipped

each time the button is pressed.

Skipping back

Press SKIP during play

When the button is pressed once midway through a chapter/track, play returns to the’ start of that chapter/track. When it is pressed again, a chapter/track is skipped each time the button is pressed.

For your reference:

When

Video CDs, a menu screen may sometimes be recalled.

SKIP is pressed during menu play of

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