Palsonic DVD5000 User Manual

DVD5000 User's Manual

DVD Player

OIGITAL AUOIO

Content

Introduction

Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................................

Important Safety Instructions....................................................................................................

Caution .....................................................................................................................................

Features ...................................................................................................................................

Front Panel and Rear Panel Illustration ...................................................................................

VFD Illustration .........................................................................................................................

Remote Controller .................................................................................................................... 9

Connections

Connecting to a TV Set ............................................................................................................

Connecting to an AV Amplifier with 2 Channels Analog Audio Input ....................................... 11

Connecting to an AV Amplifier with 5.1 Channels Analog Audio Input ....................................

Connecting to a AV Amplifier with Digital Audio Input ..............................................................

Connecting to Headphones ......................................................................................................

Basic Playback

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Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................

Function Illustrations

Modes and Features Setup ......................................................................................................

Remote Controller Operation ....................................................................................................

MP3 Playing ..............................................................................................................................

Others

Trouble Shooting .......................................................................................................................

Specifications ............................................................................................................................

Remote Controller Preparation ................................................................................................. 36

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Safety Precautions

Welcome to purchase our DVD player. For perfect operation and security,
please read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH AR­ROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUI­LATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENT TO A­LERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF

U N

INSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"

WITHIN THE UNIT'S CABINET THAT MAY
BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO
CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK TO PERSONS.

Introduction

CAUTION:

THE UNIT EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM. TO EN­SURE THE PROPER USE OF THE UNIT, READ
THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP IT FOR FU­TURE REFERENCE.

IF THE UNIT REQUIRES SERVICING, CONTACT
THE SELLER OR OUR SERVICE CENTER-SEE

"

TROUBLE SHOOTING".

TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE LASER
RADIATION, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. VI­SIBLE LASER MAY RADIATE WHEN THE CABINET
OPENED OR THE INTERLOCKS ARE DEFEATED.
DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAMS.

CAUTION:

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN
EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED
TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRE­SENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING)
INSTRUCTIONSIN THE MANUAL AC­COMPANYING THE UNIT.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCKS, DO NOT
EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NEVER
ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE CABINET, DANGEROUS
HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT IN THE UNIT. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCKS, MATCH WIDE-

BLADE PLUG WITH WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

THE DVD VIDEO PLAYER IS A CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST­MENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS DVD VIDEO
PLAYER IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
ONLY.

WARNING:

FCC REGULATIONS STATE THAT ANY CHANGE
OR MODIFICATION TO THE EQUIPMENT, NOT EX-

PRESSLY APPROVED BY MAKER OR ITS AU­THORIZED PARTIES, COULD VOID USERS AU­THORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.

Remark

PLEASE WRITE DOWN THE MODEL NO. AND SE­RIAL NO. PRINTED ON THE REAR PANEL AT THE
BLANK BELOW.

Model No.

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Serial No.

Important Safety Instructions

Introduction

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating in­structions should be read before the
product is operated.

2. POWER SUPPLY

This product should be operated
only on condition that the type of
power supply corresponds to the
marking label. if you are not sure of
the type of power supply in your
home, consult your product dealer or
local power company.

3. VENTILTION

Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the pro­duct and protect it from overheating.
These slots and openings must not
be blocked or covered. For example,
the openings should 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 unless proper ven­tilation is provided.

4. HEAT

The product should be situated

from heat sources such as registers,

stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

6. CLEANING

Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
liquid cleaner or aerosol cleaner.
Use a limp cloth for cleaning.

Do

not use

7. POWER-CORD PROTE­CTION

Power-supply cord should be

routed so that it is not likely to be

walked on or pinched by objects
placed upon or against it, paying
particular attention to the cords
connecting to the plug, outlet, or
convenience receptacle.

8. OVERLOADING

Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles, or else
these can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.

9. LIGHTNING

For added protection for this

product during a lighting storm, or

when it is left unattended and

unused for a long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable
system.This will prevent
damages to the product even if

lightning and power-line surges.

5. WATER AND MOISTURE

Do not use this product near water.

For examples, near a bathtub, a

washbowl, a kitchen sink, a laundry,

or a swimming pool, in a wet base­ment and so on.

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10. SAFETY CHECK

Upon completion of any services
or repairs on this product, ask the
service technician to perform
safety checks to confirm whether
the product is in proper operating
condition.

Important Safety Instructions

Introduction

11. OBJECT AND LIQUID
ENTRY

Never push any kinds of object into
this product through openings as
they my touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill any kinds of liquid on the
product.

12. DISC TRAY

While the disc tray is opening and
closing, let your fingers far from it to
avoid hazards from it.

13. WEIGH

Do not place the heavy objects up­on this product, or tread it. Otherwise,
it will cause hazards and damage
this product.

16. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) Liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product.

c) The product has been exposed to rain or water.

d) The product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation.

e) The product has been dropped or damaged in any

way.

f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance, this indicates a need for service.

17. REPLACE PARTS

When the replacement of parts are required, be sure

the service technician has used the replacement of

parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized sub­stitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other ha-

zards.

14. DISC

Do not let this product play the
inferior, deformed, or damaged bad­ly discs. These discs are easy to rive
and cause hazards and the
breakdown of this product.

15. SERVICING

Do not attempt to service this pro­duct yourself as opening or remov­ing covers, which may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

18. ATTACHMENTS

Do not use attachments not recommended by the

product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

19. GROUND OR POLARIZATION

If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug(a plug with one blade wider than the
other). It will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, connect your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not give up the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.

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Caution

Introduction

USING CAUTION

For safety, please use the original box and pack­ing materials, and the mode of packing same as
the original.

When you repackage this product. Do not let this
product near the volatile liquid such as insecticide.
Do not let the rubber and plastic touch this product
for a long time, because these matter may imprint
on the surface of this product.

It is normal that the cover and rear panel become

a little hot after a period of time playback.

Had better take out the disc, and turn off the power

when you are not going to use it for a long time.

No using for a period of time, this product may be
not at good status. To avoid unwanted operation,
please turn on the power occasionally and play for

a

while.

Do not move this product during the playback.
Otherwise, it may cause the damage to the pickup
and the disc.

FOG CAUTION

Fog because of humidity will effect the normal
operation of this product. So, please read the follow­ing section carefully:

Fog often occurs because of humidity, for example,

if you pour the cool water into the glass, dewdrops
will be filled on the outer surface of the glass. In the
same way, dewdrops maybe occur upon the inner
pickup of this product. It is one of the most sensitive
components in this product.

When you move this product from the cool place to
the warm one suddenly.

When you use this product in the room where you
turn on the heater just now.

Press OPEN/CLOSE key on the front panel or
remote to open or close the disc tray. While it is
opening or closing, do not push, or touch the tray.
Do not place the other objects except disc. Other­wise it may cause the fault of this product.

CLEANING CAUTION

Use a dry and soft cloth for cleaning. Use cloth with
the diluted wash to clean the solid spot, then use the
dry cloth to wipe up the product. Do not use any
impregnant, otherwise it may damage the surface of
this product.

HOW TO SHOW CLEAR PICTURE

This player is one high-tech and high accurate
product. But, if you pollute or fray the pickup, it will
reduce the quality of picture. Suggest that you often
check and maintain it (clean and replacement). The
maintenance cycle is about one thousand hours, and
the concrete period is due to using condition. Please
contact the nearest franchiser for the further infor­mation.

When you move it to high temperature and humid

place from air-conditions room where you are
using it.

When you use this product at the humid place, if
dewdrops occur, do not use it. It is possible to
damage this product if you use it in these conditions.
Take out the disc, and plug the power cord into outlet,
then turn on the power, and wait for 2 to 3 hours. So,
this product will warm-up and vaporize the dewdrops.

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Features

Full compatibility with DVD, SVCD, VCD, CD, MP3, CD-R & CD-RW
DOLBY DIGITAL and DOLBY PRO LOGIC 5.1 channels or 5 channels decoding
DTS digital out
Screen saver
Multiple playing mode: memory, program, search, 10 seconds reviewed
Dynamic spectrum display and 6 frequency bands adjustable
Optical and coaxial digital audio output
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 channels or down mix 2 channels output
S-video and composite video output
Headphones output

Disc formats supported by this player:

Introduction

Digital theatre system

Dolby Digital system

Audio CDs

Video CDs

DVD video

Parental Lock

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Confidential Unpublished Works. 1992-1997
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved

Multi-angle

Close Caption

Subtitle choices

Audio choices

TV picture ratio mode

"DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theatre Systems, Inc.

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Front Panel and Rear Panel Illustration

Front panel

fast backward

power disc tray

fast forward

..

open/close

Introduction

pause

previous

headphone

Rear panel

down­mix mix
left

down­right main right

headphone volume control

main left

composite
video

output

VFD

stop play

next

optical coaxial surround surround S-video
output output right left output

sub
woofer

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VFD Illustration

The figure above shows the front panel with all the displays on.

1. Play indicator

2. MP3 indicator

3. CD indicator

4. DVD indicator

5. SVCD-VCD indicator

6. Repeat indicator

7. PBC indicator

8. Play indicator

9. Pause indicator

10. Karaoke indicator

11. Sleep mode indicator

12. Title indicator

13. Chapter/Track indicator

14. Time indicator

15.Remote control message reception
indicator

Wheel during playback.

Illuminate when a MP3 disc is loaded.
Illuminate when a CD-DA disc is loaded.
Illuminate when a DVD disc is loaded.
Illuminate VCD when a VCD disc is loaded and illuminate SVCD

When a Super-VCD disc is loaded.

Illuminate during repeat playback.

Repeat of chapter(DVD)/track(CD, VCD).

ALL

Repeat of title(DVD)/entire disc contents(CD, VCD).

A-B

Repeat of a section between two specific points(A-B repeat).
Illuminate during menu play(VCD/SVCD).
Illuminate during playback.
Illuminate during still picture.
Illuminate during Karaoke mode or Recorder mode.
Illuminate during Sleep mode.
Indicate the title number(DVD).
Indicate the chapter number(DVD).
Indicate the track number(VCD).
Illuminate the total playing time on a disc.

Twinkle when receiving messages from the Remote controller.

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Remote Controller

Introduction

1. STANDBY/ON button

2. TITLE button

5. OSD/SETUP button

7. SLOW FWD button

8. Previous/Fast
backward button

9. Next/Fast
forward button

12. PAUSE/STEP
button

13. Arrow buttons

15. STOP button

16. ENTER button

18. A-B repeat button

20. PLAY MODE button

22. EQUALIZER button

24. VOL/CH button

26. ZOOM button

4. OPEN/CLOSE button

3. MENU button

6. Digit buttons

11. SEARCH button

10. CLEAR button

14. PLAY button

17. RETURN button

19. MEMORY button

21. TIMER button
25

23

29. AUDIO button

27. ANGLE button

28. SUBTITLE button

Note: The buttons are 23 & 25 unavailable for this model.

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Connecting to a TV Set

Connections

RED

WHITE

YELLOW

Notes:

Please set the audio out in 2 channel mode. (Refer to the "Audio Setup")
There are three ways of connecting the player's AV output to the TV set.

1. S-video cord and audio cord.

2. Video cord and audio cord.

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Connecting to an AV Amplifier with
2 Channels Analog Audio Input

RED

WHITE

Connections

YELLOW

VIDEO

IN

Notes:

1. Set player's audio out in 2 channel mode.

2. Set the TV set's AV input to the channel you have connected.

3. Set the amplifier's audio input to the channel you have connected.

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