Palsonic DVD4000 User Manual

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DVD4000

USERS GUIDE

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, do not remove the cover of the unit. Refer servicing only to qualified personnel.

PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD

1 JOYNTON AVENUE

WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA

TEL:(02)9313 7111

FAX:(02)9313 7555

www.palsonic.com.au

PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE

TELEPHONE

AUSTRALIA:1300 657 888

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Contents

DVD Player Features 1 Safety

Warning 2 Important Notice

Player Overview 3

Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Control Front Panel Display

Getting Started

Accessories Remote Control Operation System Connections Initial Setup Supported Disc Formats

On-Screen Messages 26

Playback Displays

System Setup

Menu Operation General Setup Menu

3 3

4 5

6 7 9 9

Speaker Setup Audio Out Setup Preferences Setup

Troubleshooting

Specifications 32

Additional Information 33

Disc Care 34 Disc Cleaning 34

Disc Storage 34

27 27 28 29 30 31 32

Playback Features

Basic Playback Playing Desired Title / Chapter / Time

DVD PBC Playback 14 Special Playback Features Playing VCDs 21 Playing Audio CDs 23

Playing MP3 Files 24 Viewing Picture CDs

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Features

Thank you for choosing the Palsonic DVD4000 DVD Player. We strongly recommend that you carefully study this users guide before attempting to operate the unit and keep it for reference.

Your player provides:

Composite video, S-video and component video (Y, CB, CR) outputs

Coaxial and optical audio outputs with Dolby Digital and DTS bitstream

Stereo audio output

Hi-end sound quality: 96KHz/24Bit audio digital processor

Intelligent software upgradability

Compatible with DVD-Video, Video CD (VCD) Audio CD (CD-DA) and MP3 on CD-R/CD-RW

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Safety

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRES AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE!

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock do not remove the cover of the unit. Refer servicing only to qualified personnel.

This lightning flash arrow symbol in a triangle is intended to alert users to the presence of non-insulated high voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to a person.

The exclamation point symbol in a triangle is intended to alert users to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Read through this instruction manual before installation and use.

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

When disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet, hold the plug, do not pull the wire.

Switch off the main power when the unit is not in use. (Disconnect the power plug from the power outlet when you do not intend to use the unit for a prolonged period of time.)

Before moving the unit, remove the disc from the unit's tray first.

Do not open the cover or touch any of the components inside the unit.

Do not install or operate the unit directly exposed to sunlight or nearby objects radiating heat that may lead to overheating and danger to the unit.

Do not install or operate the unit near moisture or humidity that may affect the laser head.

Install the unit on flat surface with good air circulation. Do not cover the ventilation holes on the unit in any manner. The unit could possibly overheat and malfunction.

Wipe the panel and case with soft dry cloth only. Do not apply any kind of thinner, alcohol or sprays when cleaning the unit.

CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN INTERLOCK DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation.

REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

AND

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Player Overview

Front Panel

1. Power button

2. Microphone 1 Jack

3. Microphone 2 Jack

4. Mic 1 volume knob

Rear Panel

1. Composite video output 1

2. Composite video output 2

3. S-video output

5.Mic 2 volume knob

6. DVD disc tray

7. VFD display

8. Pause button

4. Left audio output

5. Right audio output

6. Optical

9. Fast backward button

10. Fast forward button

11.Play button

12. Previous button

7. Digital audio coaxial output

8. Power cord

13. Next Button

14. Stop button

15. Open/Close button

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Player Overview

Remote Control:

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Player Overview

Front Panel Display

1. Disc Indication

2. Repeat

3. Program.

4. Dolby DiAC-3 & DTS indication

5. DTS lock/unlock

6. Microphone

7. Time indication

8. Chapter indication

9. Title indication

10. Pause

11. Multi-angle

12. Play indication

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Getting Started

Accessories

Remote Control ........1 Audio cable .......1

Instruction Manual .... 1

Video cable ........1

Remote Control Operation

Remove Battery Cover

Insert Batteries

Close the battery cover

Care of remote control:

Aim remote control toward remote sensor of unit.

Do not drop the unit.

Store remote in a cool, dry place.

Do not sprinkle water or other liquid on remote control.

Do not unpack remote control.

Point remote control directly toward the remote sensor.

Note:

Please operate remote control within the distance of 25 feet away from the unit.

Do not expose remote control sensor directly to the heat source, or it will cause remote control to malfunction.

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Getting Started

System Connection:

Video Connection

The unit supports two choices of video output: composite video and S-video output.

Composite Video Output

Connect the supplied video cable (yellow) to the video output (yellow) of the unit and to the video input of your TV or monitor.

S-Video Output

Connect an S-video cable (not induded) to the S-video output of the unit and to the S-video input of your TV or monitor.

Note:

Select the type of connection depending on the TV/monitor input.

Only one video connection type is needed.

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Getting Started

System Connection

Audio Connection

The unit supports two choices of audio output Analog Audio and Digital Audio. Analog Audio is stereo (2 channel). Digital Audio provides optical and coaxial outputs. Digital Audio provides 5.1 channels using an external decoder.

Stereo Output

Connect the audio cable to the audio out of the unit and to the stereo input of the TVor amplifier.

Coaxial Output

Connect a coaxial cable

decoder/amplifier.

Optical output

Connect an optical cable to the optical output of the unit and to the corresponding digital input of your decoder/amplifier.

the coaxial output

the unit and to the corresponding digital input

your

Note:

Select the type of connection depending on your peripheral equipment.

If a decoder/amplifier with coaxial or optical inputs is available, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital soundtracks

Please refer to the instructions of your other equipment, and power off the unit and the other equipment before connecting.

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Getting Started

Setup Before Operation

Audio Output

Video Output

Note:

DVD disc can support different scale of pictures. maybe picture is not full screen or part of picture has been blocked.

The manual refers to English OSD.

Types of Discs That Can Be Used

Disc

DVD

MP3

The unit has three choices of audio output: 2 channel (Lt/Rt). Stereo PCM, Digital. Select different setup depending on your connection. For more information, please refer to "System Setup (page 30).

The unit has three choices of video output: Composite video, S-video, and Component video output. Select different setup depending on your connection. For more information, please refer to System Setup

Size

Before operation, please make sure the following setup is correct

Symbol

Content

audio+video

audio

Video CD

(VCD)

Audio CD (CD-DA)

Kodak picture CD

audio+video

audio

video

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Playback Features

Basic Playback

Getting

Started

Power

Open/Close

Note:

Do not move the unit during operation, or the disc may be damaged.

Do not touch the tray while it is moving, or the unit may malfunction.

Do not press the tray or place foreign objects on the tray, or the unit may malfunction.

Power on the unit. Press POWER button on front panel. Power indicator will light.

Press Open/Close to open t.he tray

Place disc on the tray with label side up.

Press Open/Close again, the tray will close and begin to play disc.

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Playback Features

Basic Playback

Changing

Discs

Open/Close

Stop

Press Open/Close Replace the disc after the tray is fully open.

Note:

Press the button again after replacing the disc.

Do not press the button while the unit is loading the disc.

Press STOP once to memorize the stopped position. When you press PLAY, the disc will resume play from the stopped position.

Press STOP twice to stop and reset the disc. When you press PLAY, the disc will play from the beginning.

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Playback Features

Playing the desired title, chapter and time

Usually, DVD discs are divided into titles and titles are divided into chapters.

Title

TITLE

Skip

Playback

Skip backward

If the disc contains multiple titles, it may have a Title menu to access them.

Press TITLE to display the title menu.

Use the arrow keys to select the desired title. You can use the 0-9 keys to select the title if numbers are indicated in the Title menu.

Press SELECT to start playback from the first chapter of the selected title.

Press or

TITLE 1

TITLE 3

TITLE 2

TITLE 4

Press to skip to the previous chapter.

Skip forward

Note:

Some discs do not display the title contents after pressing TITLE.

The operation may vary according to the DVD disc.

Press

skip to the next chapter.

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Playback Features

Playing the desired title, chapter and time

Select

You can choose your desired title, chapter and time.

Press SEARCH button, displaying: For example:

Press the Search button to select Time Search, Chapter Search or Title Search.

Press the 0-9 keys to enter the time (hours, minutes and seconds) or the number of the title or chapter.

For Example: Time

Press SELECT to start playback from the selected time, chapter or title.

TITLE 01/01 CHAPTER 00/018

2 0

1 : 23 : 50

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Playback Features

DVD PBC Playback

You can use an alternative means of disc navigation for DVDs.

Close navigational system

Press PBC button and the screen will display a summary of the disc contents:

Press the left/right buttons to select different titles. The relevant information for the selected title will be displayed. Press the SELECT key to play the selected title. You can also press the 0-9 keys to start playback of the desired tile.

Program playback

Return to navigational system

Press PROGRAM to select a chapter within the title. Pressing again will clear the mode.

Pressing PBC returns you to the discs navigational system, which is the normal mode of operation.

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Playback Features

Special Playback Features

Skip

In play mode, press fast forward or fast backward. Every press of or will change the speed.

Fast backward

Fast forward

: Fast backward

: Fast forward

play

Note:

Pause/Play

The unit will be muted when skipping forward and backward. Some discs do not support skip playback. Operation may vary from disc to disc.

Step

step

Return to

Pressing STEP the first time will freeze the picture.

Successive presses will move the picture forward one frame.

Press Pause/Play to pause the picture.

Press SELECT or PLAY to resume normal play.

play

step

Note: The unit will be muted during step playback.

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Playback Features

Special Playback Features

Repeat

title/chapter

repeat

Note: Some discs do not support repeat playback.

Repeat

passage

A-B

Repeat your desired title/chapter

Each press of the REPEAT button will change the repeat mode as follows:

CHAPTER REPEAT ON

TITLE REPEAT ON

REPEAT OFF

You can repeat playback of a segment (A-B)

A TO B SET A

You can set chapters/titles to repeat.

Press A-B button at the beginning of the desired segment, memorizing the starting point A.

repeat the chapter

repeat the title

return to normal play

Press A-B button at the end of the desired

A TO B SET B

A-B CANCELLED

Note:

The repeated segment can only be selected in the current title.

A-B Repeat can not be used for multi-angle segments.

segment. The unit will repeat your selected segment A-B.

Press A-B button a third time to clear the setting and return to normal.

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Playback Features

Special Playback Features

Slow

slow

You can play back in slow motion.

Press SLOW button and the speed will change as follows:

SF 2X

SF 4X

SF 8X

SR 2X

SR 4X

SR 8X

PLAYBACK

Note:

Audio will be muted during slow motion.

Return to

normal play

Press SELECT to resume normal playback.

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Playback Features

select angle

Special Playback Features

select language

Select

Angle

angle

Note:

While playing a multi-angle scene, the angle will always be displayed on the screen if the angle is set to ON in the setup menu.

Select

language

Use the Angle feature for disc with multi-angle scenes.

While playing multi-angle scene, press ANGLE to select as follows:

1/3

2/3

3/3

Select your desired language from the choices which the disc contains.

In play mode, press the button changing the language.

language

AUDIO 1/2 : AC-3 5.1

AUDIO 2/2 : AC-3 5.1

Note:

The unit will return to the default setup when you turn on the unit or when you change discs.

The unit will play the original language if you select a language the DVD disc does not contain.

Every press will change the language.

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Playback Features

Special Playback Features

Mute

subtitle

mute

Select subtitle

Press MUTE Press MUTE again

You can select subtitles from the choices which the disc contains.

While playing a disc with subtitles, press the SUBTITLE button as follows:

to turn

off the audio.

resume normal sound.

subtitle 01/02

subtitle 02/02

subtitle off

Note:

The unit will return to default setup when you turn on the device or when you change the disc.

The unit will display the original subtitle language if you select a subtitle not contained in the disc.

The subtitle may take a few moments to change.

Not all discs contain subtitles.

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Playback Features

Special Playback Features

Memorize the

stopped position

stop

play

Zoom

zoom

arrow keys

The unit can continue playing from the stopped position.

Press STOP at the desired stopping position. The unit will memorize the position.

Note: Some discs may not support this function.

Press PLAY to start playback from the memorized position.

You can zoom in while watching movies.

zoom x 1.5

In zoom mode, press the arrow keys to move in the selected direction.

zoom x 2 zoom x 4 zoom off

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Playing Other Compatible Discs

Playing VCDs:

Play from

PBC

track 1

VCDs are divided into multiple tracks.

If the disc contains a PBC menu, you can select PBC playback The unit will enter PBC automatically.

In stop mode, press PBC button, displaying: Note:

Not all VCDs contain PBC menus. After reading the disc, the PBC menu will be displayed automatically (if the disc contains a PBC menu).

Press the arrow keys to choose the desired track, then press SELECT.

For example:

Alternatively, press the 0-9 keys to select the desired track. To select a number larger than 0, press 10+ first, then input the next number

1 2 3

4 5

VCD

track 2 track 3

track 4 track 5

PBC ON

return

skip forward

skip backwards

In play mode, press RETURN to enter the PBC menu.

Press to skip the next page. Press to skip the previous page.

Note: Some discs may have multi-page menus

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Playing Other Compatible Discs

Playing VCDs:

Play your desired

sequence

program

In stop mode, press PROGRAM.

PROGRAM 00 : 00

Press SELECT key, selecting your desired track. If the number is larger than 10, press 10+first, then input the next number.

Press PLAY key, entering program play.

In program mode, press PROGRAM to clear the play mode.

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Playing Other Compatible Discs

Playing VCDs:

Often different channels on VCDs contain different languages.

Select

channel

In play mode, press CHANNEL key, selecting channel.

Playing Audio CDs:

After reading the disc, it will play automatically.

Press number key, selecting your desired track. If the number is larger than 10, press 10+ first, then input the next number.

MONO LEFT MONO RIGHT

STEREO

CD-DA

track 2 track 3

track 1

Audio CDs are divided into multiple tracks.

track 4 track 5

Note:

Press or to select the previous or next track.

Press SEARCH to select playback time.

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Playing Other Compatible Discs

Playing MP3 File

Select track

Select

track directly

folder

track 2 track 3

track 1

MP3 discs are divided into folders and tracks.

The folder menu will be displayed after reading the disc.

Press the arrow keys to select the desired folder.

Press SELECT to enter the item. Press the arrow keys to select the desired track, then press SELECT to play the track.

You can also press the 0-9 keys to select the desired track. If you want to select a number larger than 10, press 10+ first, then enter the second digit.

track 4

track 1

folder

track 2 track 3

Return to

title menu

stop

Select play

mode

repeat

Note:

Press or to select the previous or next track.

Press STOP to stop playback. Press RETURN to return to the title menu.

Press REPEAT to select the playback mode:

REP-ONE, FOLDER-REP, FOLDER

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Playing Other Compatible Discs

Viewing Kodak Picture CDs:

Select

content

Select picture directly

Insert the disc to display the content menu.

Use the arrow keys to select the desired content, then press SELECT.

Press the arrow keys to select the desired picture, then press SELECT to view the picture.

Press up to play in a clockwise direction, and press down to play counterclockwise. Press left to roll left and right. Press right to roll up and down

picture1

content 2content 1

picture2 picture3

picture1

Kodak CDs are picture divided into content and pictures.

picture4

You can also use the number keys to select the desired picture. To select a number larger than 10, first press 10+ then enter the second number.

9-picture digest

Press MENU to display a 9-picture digest.

Press or will turn pages repeatedly.

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On-Screen Messages

Playback Displays

You can see the number of the current chapter, title, time remaining and elapsed time of the current chapter and title.

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY once to display the elapsed time of the current title.

Press DISPLAY twice to display the time remaining in the current title.

Press DISPLAY three times to display the elapsed time of the current chapter.

Press DISPLAY four times to display the time remaining in the current chapter.

TITLE 01/01 CHAPTER 003/018 00:02:03

TITLE REMAIN 00:01:03

CHAPTER ELAPSED 00:01:03

CHAPTER REMAIN 00:10:00

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY five times to turn off the time display.

Note:

Display information will be different if the disc is not a DVD.

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System Setup

Menu Operation

Press SETUP to display the setup menu.

Press the arrow keys to move to the desired item, then press SELECT to confirm.

Press SETUP again to exit the menu.

1. The corresponding indication will appear on the bottom of screen when moving the cursor to selected item.

2. Gray (dimmed) items cannot be set.

3. The setup will be saved after powering off the unit.

GENERAL SETUP MENU

Menu Frame

GENERAL PAGE

TV DISPLAY

TV TYPE

PIC MODE

ANGLE MARK

CAPTIONS

SCR SAVER

MAIN PAGE

NORMAL/PS

NORMAL/LB

WIDE

MULTI NTSC PAL

AUTO

HI-RES

N-FLICKER

OFF ON OFF

OFF

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System Setup

General Setup Page

TV DISPLAY

TV TYPE

PIC MODE

ANGLE MARK

SCR SAVER

A. NORMAL/PS - Select to view DVD movies full screen on a standard 4:3 television. Movies will be cropped (using a technique called Pan & Scan) to fit your television. B. NORMAL/LB - Select to view DVD movies in letterbox format (black bars will appear above and below the image). C. WIDE - Select if you have a widescreen television.

To setup the video output to adapt TV.

A. AUTO - Automatically selects the optimal Still Mode by detecting motion in the scene. B. HI-RES - Select if you want to see fine text more clearly than in AUTO mode. C. N-FLICKER - Select if the screen shakes in AUTO mode.

When playing multi-angle DVD discs, select whether the angle should be displayed.

When the unit is in stop or freeze mode, a screensaver will appear several minutes later to protect your television screen.

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System Setup

Speaker Setup

Menu frame

DOWNMIX

Speaker Setup page

DOWNMIX LT/RT

STEREO

MAIN PAGE

Set the type of front speakers you are using: LT/RT Select when using an external Dolby Pro Logic decoder. STEREO: Outputs a stereo signal.

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System Setup

Audio

frame

AUDIO OUT

Setup

AUDIO OUT

OP MODE LINE OUT

DUAL MONO STEREO

DYNAMIC

MAIN PAGE

ANALOG SPDIF/RAW SPDIF/PCM

RF REMOD

L-MONO R-MONO MIX-MONO

FULL

6/8

4/8

2/8

OFF

Select the audio output mode: ANALOG: No signal from coaxial or optical outputs. SPDIF/RAW: Select if the unit is connected to an amplifier with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder via the optical or coaxial digital audio outputs. SPDIF/PCM: Select if the unit is connected to a 2-channel stereo amplitier.

OP MODE

DUAL

MONO

DYNAMIC

KARAOKE SETUP

1. Menu Frame

2. Karaoke Mode

LINE OUT: Standard digital audio setting. RF REMOD: Use for older RF digital inputs.

Select STEREO, L-MONO, R-MONO or MIX-MONO to get stereo, left, right or mixed sound from the analog outputs.

When the output mode is set to Line out, select this mode to adjust the effect of dynamic compression.

KARAOKE MODE OFF

KARAOKE MAIN PAGE You can use this setup to control karaoke mode

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System Setup

Preferences Setup

Menu frame

Audio

Subtitle, Disc Menu

Note: You can only enter Preferences setup from stop or no disc mode.

1 G

AUDIO ENGLISH

FRENCH SPANISH CHINESE JAPANESE

SUBTITLE ENGLISH

FRENCH SPANISH CHINESE JAPANESE OFF

DISC MENU ENGLISH

FRENCH SPANISH CHINESE JAPANESE

PARENTAL

PASSWORD DEFAULTS MAIN PAGE

2 3 PG 4 PG 13 5 6 PG-R 7 NC-17 8 ADULT NO-PARENTAL

CHANGE RESET

Enter your preferred language for Audio soundtracks, Subtitle languages and Disc menu languages. Available languages vary by disc.

Parental

setup

Password

Defaults

Smart Nav

Current Password: 8806

You can use this setup to control playback of rated discs.

Select Reset, enter and confirm the new password, then press PLAY.

Return to the default setup.

Choose whether or not to display menus.

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Troubleshooting

Symptoms and Solutions

If you have any questions, please refer to the following table before seeking service.

Symptom

No power

No picture

No sound

Distorted picture

Brightness unsteady or picture with noise

No playback

Keys do not function

Reason(s)

Not connected Video cable not securely connected Audio cable not securely connected

External amplifier/decoder off Incorrect audio output setting Disc is dirty Distortion in fast forward or backward mode External equipment No disc Disc not readable

Disc loaded upside down

Disc incorrectly loaded Disc is dirty TV screen has menu

Parental lock enabled

Abnormal condition

Solutions

Connect unit to wall outlet. Connect video cable

Connect audio cable Power on amplifier/decoder

Set to correct mode

Clean disc or try another one Normal condition.

Insert disc Insert readable disc (check disc type)

Replace disc with label side up Load the disc correctly Clean the disc Press Setup to turn off the menu. Unlock it or change the rating

Switch on/off power or unplug/replug the power cord.

Remote control does not work

Remote not pointed directly at unit

Remote too far from unit Batteries are dead

Point remote directly at IR sensor. Operate remote within 25 feet

Replace batteries

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Specifications

DVD Player/Output

DVD Player

Power Supply Power Consumption Weight Dimension Video System

Laser

Frequency Response

S/N Ratio

Audio Dynamic Range

Rotating Ratio

Operation Condition

Output

Video Output

S-video Output

110-240V AC 50/60Hz 25W

3.6 Kg 430 x 82 x 260 (W/H/D)

PAL SL Beam, wave length: 650nm DVD audio: 48KHz PCM 4Hz~22Hz

96KHz PCM 4Hz~44KHz

Audio CD 4Hz~20KHz >90db

>90db

Within measurable range

Temperature 0-4OC; Operation status: horizontal

1.0 V(P-P), 75 (Y) 1.0 V(P-P), 75

Audio Output (Analog Audio)

2.0 V(rms)

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Additional Information

Care of discs:

Do not touch the surface.

Do not add labels or adhesive tapes on discs.

Cleaning of discs:

Fingerprints or stains on the discs surface will directly affect signal recording and result in poor picture quality. Therefore, use a soft cloth and wipe in a circular manner from the center to the outer edges when cleaning the disc.

If the surface of your disc is very dirty, wipe the disc with a moist cloth. Finally use a dry soft cloth to remove all the water stains. Never use electrostatic prevention products or solutions which contain benzene, thinner or any other vaporizing substances, as they may damage the disc surface.

Storage of disc:

Do not keep the disc in direct sunlight, near a heat source, in dusty places or near moisture (kitchen, bathroom). Keep the disc vertically in the disc storage case. Heavy objects on the disc case will cause deformation of the disc.

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PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD

1 JOYNTON AVENUE

WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA

TEL:(02)9313 7111 FAX:(02)9313 7555

www.palsonic.com.au

PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE

TELEPHONE

AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888