Palsonic DVD7000 User Manual

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DVD7000 User's Manual DVD Player

DIGITAL

SURROUND

PLAYS

MP3

Kodak

Picture CD

COMPATIBLE

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Content

Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

Remote Controller ........................................................................................................

Connections

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

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

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

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

Basic Playback

Basic Operation ............................................................................................................ 13

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9 10 11 12

Function Illustrations

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

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

Enjoying Karaoke .........................................................................................................

MP3 Playback ...............................................................................................................

Kodak Picture CD Playback .........................................................................................

Others

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

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

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

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Safety Precautions

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENT TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "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 CENTRE - 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) INSTRUCTIONS IN 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 WIDEBLADE 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 EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY MAKER OR ITS AUTHORISED 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.

Serial No.

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Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding-type plug. A polarised 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.

Introduction

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long periods of time.

14) 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, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Caution

Introduction

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

When you repackage this product. Do not place this product near the volatile liquid such as insecticide.

It is normal for the cover and rear panel become warm after the player has been operating for a long time.

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

Press OPEN/CLOSE 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.

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Features

Dual Decoding: Dolby Digital AC-3 and DTS Decoding Full compatibility with DVD, SVCD, VCD, CD, MP3, and Kodak picture CD on CD-RW & CD-RW (finalised) Screensaver Multiple playback modes: Memory, Program, Search, 10-Second Review Dynamic spectrum display and 6 frequency bands adjustable

5.1 CH, 2 CH, Optical and Coaxial digital output Composite Video, S-Video and Component (YCbCr) video outputs

Disc formats supported by this player:

Introduction

DIGITAL

SURROUND

Kodak

Picture CD

COMPATIBLE

RESTRICTEDR

Digital Theatre System

Dolby Digital

Kodak Picture CDs

Audio CDs

Video CDs

DVD video

Parental Lock

PLAYS

MP3

MP3 files on CD-R/CD-RW

Multi-angle

Close Caption

Subtitle choices

Audio choices

TV Aspect Ratio mode

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 authorised by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

The product complies with KODAK Picture CD format and will display KODAK Picture CDs. The "KODAK Picture CD Compatible" logo is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company and is used with permission.

Manufactured under licences from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat No. 5, 451, 942 and other world wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theatre Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems Inc. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.

reserved.

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Front panel and Rear panel illustrations

Front panel

Introduction

power disc tray

Rear panel

centre

mic jacks

surround right

main right

volume control

down-mix right

echo control

composite

video output

VFD

open/close

arrow

fast backward

play/pause

stop

fast forward

optical output

sub woofer

surround left

main left

down-mix left

s-video output

coaxial output

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VFD Illustrations

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

Introduction

1. DVD indicator

2. DTS indicator

3. SVCD-VCD indicator

4. DOLBY indicator

5. Multi-angle indicator

6. PBC indicator

7. MP3 indicator

8. Time indicator

9. Track indicator

10. Pause indicator

11. Repeat indicator

12. Play indicator

13. Play indicator

Illuminates when a DVD disc is loaded. Illuminates when audio is DTS out. Illuminates VCD when a VCD disc is loaded, SVCD when Super-VCD disc is loaded and CD when a CD disc is loaded. Illuminates when audio is DOLBY out. Illuminates when the disc has multi-angle function. Illuminates during menu play (VCD/SVCD). Illuminate when an MP3 disc is loaded. Illuminates the total playing time on a disc. (CD/VCD/SVCD). When playing DVD, indication will show played time if it is in time mode. When playing DVD, indication will title/chapter if it is in title/chapter mode. (Refer to setup menu [other] item) Indicate the track number (CD/VCD/SVCD). Illuminates during still picture. Illuminates during repeat playback. Repeat of chapter (DVD) / track (CD, VCD/SVCD).

ALL

Repeat of title (DVD) / entire disc contents (CD/VCD/SVCD). Illuminate during playback. Rotates during playback.

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Remote Control

Introduction

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Connecting to a TV Set

Connections

Notes:

Set player's Analog Out mode to "2 Channel" in the audio setup page. (See page 17) There are three ways of connecting the player's AV output to the TV set.

1. S-video cable and left/right audio cable. (Set the [Video Type] to [CVBS S-Video])

2. Composite video cable and left/right audio cable.

3. Component video cable and left/right audio cable. (Set the [Video Type] to [CVBS YCbCr])

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Connecting to an AV amplifier with 2 channel analog audio input

Connections

Notes:

1. Set player's Analog Out mode to "2 Channel" in the audio set up page (See page 17).

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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Connecting to an AV amplifier with

5.1 channel analog audio input

Connections

Notes:

1. Set player's Analog Out mode to "5.1 Channel" in the audio set up page (See page 17).

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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Connecting to an AV amplifier with digital audio input

Connections

Notes:

1. Set player's Digital Out mode to "PCM" or "Raw" in the audio set up page (See page 18).

2. Set either the Optical or the Coaxial digital audio output.

3. Set the amplifier to the AV input connected to the DVD player.

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Basic Operation

Preparation before playing:

1. Connect your DVD player to the TV and amplifier.

2. Turn on the TV.

3. Set the TV to the AV input connected to the DVD Player.

4. Turn down the volume on your amplifier, then power it on.

5. Set the amplifier to the AV input connected to the DVD Player.

Basic Playback

Step 1 - Press the POWER

switch, the player will start. Then "LOAD" is illuminated on the display and the logo is displayed on TV screen.

Step 2 - Press OPEN/CLOSE on front panel or remote control. The player displays "OPEN" on the display. When the tray is open, place the disc on the tray, with the label side up. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray.

Step 3 - Press the PLAY button on the front panel or remote control. The player will automatically read and identify the disc, display the type and total time, and begin playback.

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Modes and Features Setup

ON SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)/SETUP

In stop mode, press OSD/SETUP, and the TV screen will display the setup menu as the following:

A. Press to change the items. B. Press ENTER to display the submenu. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

Setup Menu

Advanced Features

Language Setup

Select [Language] in the Setup Menu, and press ENTER to display the [Language] submenu:

Press to select the menu items.

A. Press ENTER or to setup. B. Press RETURN or to return to the Setup Menu.

1. Select [OSD Menu], and press ENTER or to display the [OSD Menu] submenu:

A. Press to change your selection B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

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Modes and Features Setup

Language Setup

2. Select [DVD Subtitle], and press ENTER or to display the [DVD Subtitle] submenu:

A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

Note: Subtitle languages vary by disc.

3. Select [DVD Audio], and press ENTER or to display the [DVD Audio] submenu:

Advanced Features

A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

Note: Audio languages vary by disc.

4. Select [DVD Menu], and press ENTER or to display the [DVD Menu] submenu:

A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

Note: Menu languages may vary by disc.

5. Select [OSD], and press ENTER or to display the [OSD] submenu:

A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

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Modes and Features Setup

Video Setup

Select [Video] in the Setup Menu, and press ENTER to display the [Video] submenu:

Press to select the menu item.

A. Press ENTER or to setup. B. Press RETURN or to return to the Setup Menu.

1. Select [TV Aspect], and press ENTER or to display the [TV Aspect] submenu:

Advanced Features

A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

[4:3 Letter Box] - The full width of the picture is displayed on a standard 4:3 television, but black bars appear above and below the picture.

[4:3 Pan Scan] - The full height of the picture is displayed an a standard 4:3 television, but some left/right detail is lost and as the movie *pans and scans*, to keep the most important action on the screen.

[16:9] -------------- The picture fills the screen of a wide screen (16:9) television. Note: Not all DVDs offer movies in 4:3 Pan Scan format. If not , the disc will override your

TV Display setting and some movies will be displayed in 4:3 Letter Box format.

2. Select [Video], and press ENTER or to display the [Video] submenu:

A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

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Modes and Features Setup

Video Setup

3. Select [Video Type], and press ENTER or to display the [Video Type] submenu:

A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

[CVBS S-Video] ---- S-Video output. [CVBS YCbCr] ---- Component video output.

Note: The Composite video output is always available.

Audio Setup

Select [Audio] in the Setup Menu, and press ENTER to display the [Audio] submenu:

Advanced Features

Press to select the menu item.

A. Press ENTER or to setup. B. Press RETURN or to return to the Setup Menu

1. Select [DTS Setting], and press ENTER or to display the [DTS Setting] submenu:

A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

2. Select [Analog Out], and press ENTER or to display the [Analog Out] submenu:

A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

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Modes and Features Setup

Audio Setup

3. Select [Digital Out], and press ENTER or to display the [Digital Out] submenu:

A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

[PCM] --- Digital audio output in PCM (pulse code modulation) format; use for stereo or CD playback. [Raw] --- Digital audio out in original format; use if you connect to an AV receiver with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. [Off] ----- No digital audio out.

Advanced Features

4. Select [Pro Logic], and press ENTER or to display the [Pro Logic] submenu:

A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

5. Select [Subwoofer], and press ENTER or display the [Subwoofer] submenu:

A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

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Modes and Features Setup

Rating Setup

Select [Rating] in the Setup Menu, and press ENTER to display the [Rating] submenu:

Advanced Features

Press to select the menu item.

A. Press ENTER or to Setup Menu. Note: Not all DVDs support ratings.

1. Use the 0-9 keys to input four digits, then press ENTER to confirm The [Rating] submenu displays as follows:

Note: If you forget your password, please use the universal password (listed on the last page of this manual) to unlock.

Unlocked

Locked

2. Select [Rating], and press ENTER to change [Rating] mode.

A. Press ENTER repeatedly to select: 1. Kid Safe,

2. G, 3. PG, 4. PG-13, 5. PG-R, 6. R, 7. NC-17

8. Adult. B. Press RETURN to return to the Setup Menu

Note: Unlock the password before setting [Rating].

Other Setup Items

Select [Other] in the Setup Menu, and press ENTER to display the [Other] submenu:

Press to select the menu item.

A. Press ENTER or to setup. B. Press RETURN or to return to the Setup Menu

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Modes and Features Setup

Other Setup Items

1. Select [Screen Saver], and press ENTER or to display the [Screen Saver] submenu:

A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

2. Select [Auto Power Off], and press ENTER or to display the [Auto Power Off] submenu:

A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

Advanced Features

3. Select [Back Color], and press ENTER or to display the [Back Color] submenu:

A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

4. Select [Display Mode], and press OK or to display the [Display Mode] submenu:

A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu.

[Time] ---- Time indicator on VFD displays the time. [Title/Chapter] ---- Track indicator on VFD displays the title, and the time indicator displays the chapter. Note: This setup is available only during DVD playback.

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Remote Control Operation

STANDBY/ON

Advanced Features

During the playback, press STANDBY/ON to stop the player and return to standby mode. While the player is in standby, press STANDBY/ON or any key on the front panel to resume normal operation.

TITLE

During DVD playback, press TITLE to display the DVD title menu, or play from the first title.

Note: This function is subject to the disc.

OPEN/CLOSE

During DVD playback, press MENU to display the menu of the current title.

Note: This function is subject to the disc.

To open the disc tray, press OPEN/CLOSE. To close the disc tray, press OPEN/CLOSE again.

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Remote Control Operation

OSD/SETUP

During playback, press OSD/SETUP key to display the current time of the disc playing.

Advanced Features

Elapsed time of the current track/chapter

Remain time of the current track/chapter

Press OSD/SETUP again to display the additional information of the disc playing.

Elapsed time of the current track

Disc type

Disc type Current title

Audio type

Subtitle

Remain time of the current track Total tracks

Current track

Elapsed time of the current chapter Remain time of the current chapter

Angle Current chapter

For CDs, press OSD/SETUP a third time to display the dynamic frequency spectrum. Press it again to turn off the spectrum.

Note: Press stop to access other modes.

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Remote Control Operation

Advanced Features

0-9 Keys

SLOW FWD

These keys are used to input the time, as well as title, chapter and track numbers. When a numeric item is displayed on the screen, press 0-9 keys to select the desired entry, and press ENTER to confirm. When a CD and VCD is playing (with PBC off), press 0-9 keys to select a track directly, then press ENTER to confirm.

During DVD, VCD or SVCD playback, press SLOW FWD for slow motion playback. Once you press SLOW FWD, the disc at will play at 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, and 1/7 normal speed as follows:

1/2 1/4 1/6 1/7

Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

PREV/REV

NEXT/FWD

During DVD, CD or VCD playback, press PREV/REV once to play the previous chapter, title or track. During DVD, CD, VCD playback, press and hold PREV/REV to scan in reverse. The player will review the disc at 2, 4, 8 and 20 times normal speed as the follows:

X2 X4 X8 X20

Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

During DVD, CD or VCD playback, press NEXT/FWD key to play the next chapter, title or track. During DVD, CD, VCD, playback, press and hold NEXT/FWD to to scan forward. The player will cue the disc at 2, 4, 8 and 20 times of the normal speed as the follows:

X2 X4 X8 X20

Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

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Remote Control Operation

Use the number keys to input the desired [Time], [Relative-Time] or [Title/Chapter] then press ENTER to confirm.

Notes: 1. During CD playback, press SEARCH to display the [Track Search] menu, and press it again to display the [Disc Search] menu.

2. During VCD and SVCD playback (with PBC off), press SEARCH twice to display the [Disc Search] menu.

Advanced Features

Notes: 1. Time searches for an exact time in a movie. Relative time searches

relative to the current counter position.

2. In [Title/Chapter] mode, you cannot enter a value outside the range of the total number of titles/chapters.

3. While searching by using [Rel-Time], press and hold "0" to change [Rel-Time] to negative. (search backward)

4. For some DVD disc, the Search function is unavailable.

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Remote Control Operation

CLEAR

Press CLEAR key to delete the number you have entered. Press once to delete one digit, Press and hold to delete all digits.

PAUSE/STEP

Press PAUSE/STEP during playback to pause playback. Press PAUSE/STEP again to step forwards one frame. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

Note: The step function is not available during CD playback.

Advanced Features

PLAY

Press PLAY from stop mode to start playback. Press PLAY during playback to replay the last 10 seconds. If the elapsed time of the current track is less than 10 seconds, the player skip ahead 10 seconds.

Note: MP3 disc and some DVD discs do not have a 10 seconds review feature.

STOP

Press STOP once during playback to stop and hold playback. Press PLAY to resume playback from the point you pressed STOP. Press STOP twice to stop playback completely.

Note: The screen saver will automatically turn on if playback is stopped for more than 5 minutes.

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Remote Control Operation

RETURN

During VCD or SVCD playback (with PBC on), press RETURN to return to the program menu. In the Setup Menu, press RETURN to return to the main menu. Press it in some menus, pressing RETURN cancels the current display.

Advanced Features

MEMORY

A-B

During playback, press A-B key to select point A. Press it again to select point B. The player will repeat the section from A to B automatically. Press A-B a third time to cancel A-B repeat and clear points A and B.

Note: During CD/VCD/SVCD playback, points A and B must be within same track. During DVD playback, points A and B can be selected at two different chapters.

During disc playback, press MEMORY bookmark the current the disc position. Press MEMORY again to play the disc from the bookmaked position. (this also clears the bookmark so that you can set a new one).

Note: The bookmark will be saved even if the player is powered off. The player can save the bookmark for CD, VCD, SVCD and DVD independently, but only one bookmark can be saved for each type of disc. This function is unavailable for MP3.

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Remote Control Operation

PLAY MODE

Press PLAY MODE to display the [Play Mode] menu:

Press to change the items

1. Select [Repeat], and press ENTER or to display the [Repeat] submenu:

Advanced Features

Press to change your selection.

A. Press ENTER to confirm. B. Press PLAY MODE or RETURN to exit the menu. Note: PBC (Playback Control used to navigate VCDs) is not available for CDs.

2. Select [Program], and press ENTER or to display [Program] submenu:

Press to change your selection A. Press ENTER to confirm B. Press PLAY MODE or RETURN to exit the menu

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Remote Control Operation

While [Program] is on, press ENTER to display the [Program] submenu:

Input the track numbers in the order you would like them to play. When finished select [Play] and press ENTER to play the tracks in the new programmed order. To clear all the numbers you have entered select [Clear All] and press ENTER. To return to the [Play Mode] menu select [<<] and press ENTER.

Advanced Features

Input the title number and the chapter number in the desired order. Then select [Play] and press ENTER to play the chapters in the order you have set. Select [Clear All] and press ENTER to clear all the numbers you have input. Select [<<] and press ENTER to return to the [Play Mode] menu.

3. Select [PBC], and press ENTER or to display the [PBC] submenu: (PBC, or playback control, provides advanced track selection options during VCD playback).

A. Press ENTER to confirm B. Press PLAY MODE or RETURN to exit the menu

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Remote Control Operation

ENHANCE

Enhanced Features Timer

--|--|--

Advanced Features

The Timer feature allows you to automatically power off the player after a specified length of time (up to 99:59:59). If not to input, pleas press ENTER key ,the timer function is disabled. The time remaining until the power is turned off is shown here.

EQUALIZER

Edge Enhance Off Bright Enhance Off

Note: Enhanced Features are not available during MP3 playback.

Edge Enhance sharpens or softens edges during DVD, VCD or SVCD playback Press ENTER to select Off, Sharpen or Soften.

Bright Enhance increases the contrast during DVD, VCD or SVCD playback. Press ENTER to select Off or On.

The equalizer allows you to adjust 6 frequency bands independently.

Graphic Equaliser

Note: Not available for DVD, MP3, VCD or SVCD playback.

A. Press or to select the desired frequency band. B. Press to adjust the level for each frequency.

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Remote Control Operation

CHANNEL

Press CHANNEL, and the [Channel Setup] menu will display as follows:

Channel Setup Channel Mix

Press ENTER repeatedly to change the selection.

Channel Setup Channel Mix

Stereo Left Right

Advanced Features

When Karaoke is

off:

You can change four channel modes: Stereo/Left/Right/Mix.

When Karaoke is on:

(1) You can select: Stereo/Left/Right/Mix/Partner Left/Partner Right, during CD/VCD/SVCD playback. (2) You can select: Stereo/Left/Right/No Vocal/Partner Stereo/Partner Left/Partner Right, during DVD playback.

Press CHANNEL again to exit the menu.

VOL

Press VOL and the [Volume Setup] menu will display as follows:

Volume Setup Volume

Press to adjust the volume.

Press VOL key to exit the menu.

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Remote Control Operation

ZOOM

ANGLE

During VCD/SVCD/DVD playback, press ZOOM to magnify the image as follows:

During DVD playback Press ANGLE to view scenes from different camera angles. Press ANGLE repeatedly to change from one camera angle to another.

Advanced Features

Q1 Q2 Q3

Q Off

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

Note: This function is disc specific.

During DVD playback Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select from up to 32 subtitle languages.

Note: This function is disc specific (languages will vary).

During DVD playback Press AUDIO repeatedly to select from up to 8 audio languages/formats. During SVCD playback Press AUDIO repeatedly to select from up to 4 audio languages/formats.

Note: This function is disc specific.

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Enjoying Karaoke

KARAOKE

Press KARAOKE key, the screen will display as the following:

Karaoke: on

Note: When Karaoke is off, press KARAOKE key, and Karaoke will be on. When Karaoke is on, press KARAOKE key, and Karaoke will be off.

Function Illustrations

Set the player as the following, then you can enjoy Karaoke.

1. Connect the microphones to the MIC1/MIC2 jacks.

2. Put the disc in the tray.

3. Select the track/chapter in the program menu.

4. Press KARAOKE key and set Karaoke on.

5. Turn the knob MIC VOL to adjust the microphone volume.

6. Turn the knob ECHO to adjust the microphone echo level.

7. Select the partner mode in [Channel] menu using the remote controller.

Note: When Analog Out is set to [5.1 Channel] Karaoke is invalid.

Remove the voice:

When you enjoy Karaoke, and if you want to remove the voice, press CHANNEL key to select the right mode, and it will remove the voice. Note: This function is disc specific.

* If you hear strange noise (squealing or howling):

1. Avoid moving the microphone near the TV set or speaker.

2. Turn down the microphone volume.

3. Reduce the echo level.

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MP3 Playing

Advanced Features

Supported formats

Disc format: ISO 9660, Joliet Music file formats: MP3 MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32--320kbps Total number of music files and albums: around 350 per disc Sampling rate: 32kHz/44.1kHz/48kHz

Note: The player will not identify or play MP3 discs under the following conditions: recording format is not supported, badly scratched or deformed disc, MP3 recorded in CD-R or CD-RW which is not finalised, or a dirty pick-up

When an MP3 disc is loaded, the screen will display as follows:

Total tracks

Directory

Directory window

MP3 Stop 056/140 00:00:01

D-1

D-2 D-3 D-4

D-5

Press to select the directory. Press PLAY to play the first file in the directory selected by the cursor in the directory window. The cursor will automatically move to the file playing in the file window. Note: The player supports English directory and file names only. Other languages will display as "D-X" for the directory name and "F-X" for the file name, where X is the next number of the directory or file in sequential order.

MP3 Stop 056/140 00:00:01

F-1 F-2

F-3 F-4

F-5

Elapsed time of the current track

Current track

File name

File window

D-1 D-2 D-3 D-4 D-5

Press to select the file when the cursor appears in the file window. Press PLAY to play the current file selected by cursor in the file window. Press to switch between the directory window and the file window. Note: During MP3 playback, PREV/REV and NEXT/FWD are not available.

F-1 F-2

F-3 F-4

F-5

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KODAK Picture CD Playback

Function Illustrations

The introduction of KODAK PICTURE CD

A Kodak Picture CD has the size and shape of a regular CD. You can order a KODAK Picture CD simply by checking the box on the photo finishing envelope when you drop off a roll of film (35mm or Advanced Photo System (APS) colour print film) at the time of processing in Kodak Express store displaying "Kodak Picture CD" sign. When your order is returned, you receive your prints, negatives, and your full roll of pictures safely stored on your KODAK Picture CD. Each KODAK Picture CD brings you the tools to enhance, share and manage your pictures on your computer.

Note: 1. The Max. Size of JPEG Picture can be supported: 3840 x 3840 pels.

2. JPEG stands for Joint Picture Experts Group. It is the first International Standard on Still Picture Compressing: ISO 10918-1, constituted by the Committee on Still Picture Compressing Standard of ISO. The pictures on KODAK Picture CD are stored in this format (JPEG). This player can decode the JPEG pictures in KODAK Picture CD and playback the pictures in different modes.

Now, you can playback Kodak Picture CDs on this player and view your wonderful pictures on your TV in the comfort of your living room. This player provides 7 different slideshow transition modes. Press PLAY MODE key in play mode to select the slideshow transition models in turn as following:

-- no special transition effect (by default)

-- wipe from top to bottom

-- wipe from bottom to top

-- wipe from top/bottom to centre

General function:

You can set slideshow transition modes for any pictures. Press PAUSE/STEP key to stop playing. Press PREV/REV or NEXT/FWD key to continue slideshow transition. Press PLAY key to continue slideshow transition.

Image Rotation

There are four modes to rotate a picture: Invert, Mirror, left, and right. These operations are allowed only when a picture is being displayed normally and will be can celled automatically when a new picture is displayed. The arrow key is used to select the different rotation modes:

Press key -- Invert/Normal OSD display 1/4 Press key -- Mirror/Normal OSD display 3/4 ,press it again to resume normal. Press key -- Turn left OSD display 2/4 ,press it again to resume normal. Press key -- Turn right OSD display 4/4 ,press it again to resume normal.

-- wipe from centre to top/bottom

-- vertical blind

-- horizontal blind

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KODAK Picture CD Playback

Zoom Function:

The player provides both Zoom in/out and pan function, The picture will zoom in/out as follows:

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5

Q off

Note: During the ZOOM function, slideshow transitions and image rotation are disabled.

Q off: close zoom, press PLAY key to resume slideshow transitions. Q1, Q2, Q3: zoom in; Q4, Q5: zoom out.

Digest function

Press the MENU key to display up to 12 pictures at a time.

Function Illustrations

Press the arrow keys to select any picture displayed on the screen, then press the PLAY key. The selected picture will zoom in and start slideshow transitions.

Note: the quality of the pictures displayed on your screen will depend on the quality of your display equipment.

Setting the time interval between slides

In playback mode, press the SEARCH key to open the Timer menu. Use the keys to adjust the time interval, which will display on the top-right corner of the menu. Press the SEARCH key again to close this function.

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Troubleshooting

Other

Please read the user's manual carefully before using the DVD player. If you have any troubles in using this player, try to solve the problems by the suggestions mentioned below. If you can not remove the trouble after using all the suggestions, please contact our company or the technical service centre authorised by us. For the sake of your safety, please do not open the cover and repair the player by yourself, if that, it may cause electric shock.

NO PICTURE, SOUND AND INDICATION

Ensure that the power switch is on. Ensure that the wall inlet is ok. Ensure that the power cord is not damaged. Ensure that the power plug is connected to the inlet tightly.

NO SOUND BUT HAVE PICTURE

Ensure that the player's audio output has a right connection with TV's audio input. Check whether the audio connector is damaged. Check whether you have turned down the volume. Ensure that you have set the right AUDIO setting of the player. Ensure that you have turn your TV to the AV input channel connecting to your player. Ensure that the Audio is not out mute.

NO PICTURE BUT HAVE SOUND

Ensure that the player's video output has a good connection with TV's video input. Ensure that you have turn your TV to the AV input channel connecting to your player. Check whether the video connector is damaged. Ensure that you have set the right VIDEO settings of the player.

DISPLAY BAD DISC

Check whether the disc is bad. Ensure that the disc is not stained or damaged badly. Ensure that the disc format is compatible to the player. Ensure that the disc is not deformed.

MICROPHONE HAS NO SOUND

Ensure that the TV volume is turned on. Ensure that the microphone is turned on. Ensure that the microphone volume is not set to min. Ensure that Karaoke is set to ON. Ensure that the connection between microphone and Mic. jack is good. Ensure that the microphone is good.

HOWLING WHEN USING MICROPHONE

Ensure that the microphone is far away from speaker. Turn down the volume of speaker and microphone. Turn down the echo level.

BAD QUALITY MICROPHONE SOUND

Check whether microphone is defective. The connection between microphone and Mic jack is not good.

REMOTER IS INSENSITIVE OR DOES NOT WORK

BLACK AND WHITE PICTURE OR SCREEN ROLLING

Ensure that you have set the right TV SYSTEM (e.g. PAL, NTSC) setting

FLAWS OF PICTURE OR SOUND

Check whether the setting of AUDIO is right. Check whether the disc is scratched or stained. Check whether the AV connector and the output terminal is stained.

DISPLAY NO DISC

Ensure that you have put the disc on the tray. Check whether the disc is put in the reverse side. Check whether the disc is distorted. Check whether the disc is stained or scratched badly.

Check the batteries of remoter and make sure that they are to be powerful and good conductivity. Direct the remote controller to the IR sensor of the player. Check whether there are some obstacles between the remoter and IR sensor.

ABNORMAL FUNCTION OPERATION

Turn off the power, and then turn on again

UNFINALISED CD-R OR CR-RW IS LOCKED IN THE TRAY

Unfinalised CD-R or CD-RW is not supported. The disc can not be taken out of the tray when the player is reading. So you have to turn off the power and turn on again, and press OPEN/CLOSE key immediately to open the tray.

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Specifications

Power requirements: 110-240V 50/60Hz Power consumption: 25W Video Standard: Auto Unit Weight: 2.9 kg Unit Dimensions: 430mm (W) x 260mm (D) x 65 mm (H)

Video out

Video out: 1.0V(p-p)/75 sync, negative polarity, RCA pin Jack x 1 S-video output connector (separate Y, C signal output connector): Y output: 1.0V(p-p)/75 sync, negative polarity C output: 0.286V(p-p)/75 4 pin mini DIN x 1

Audio out

Analog out: 1.85V(rms)/10k , RCA pin Jack (L,R) x 1 Coaxial out: 0.5V(p-p)/75 , RCA pin Jack x 1 Optical out: Optical Fibre Transmitter

Other

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz S/N ratio: > 90db Total harmonic distortion: < 0.05%

Accessories

Audio/Video cord 1 Remote Controller 1 Battery (AAA) 2

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate.

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Remote Control Preparation

Other

Insert batteries

Make sure to match the "+" and "-" of the batteries with the marks inside the battery compartment.

1. Open the cover.

2. Insert batteries.

3. Close the cover.

Using the remote control

Point the remote control at the remote sensor.

(The pictures are only for reference)

Notes:

Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion. To operate the remote controller correctly, follow the instruction below.

Do not insert batteries in the wrong direction. Do not charge, heat, open, or short-circuit the batteries. Do not throw batteries into a fire. Do not leave dead batteries in the Remote Control. Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries. If you do not use the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion. If the remote control does not function correctly or the operating range become reduced, replace all batteries with new ones. If battery leakage occurs, clean the battery compartment, then insert new ones.

Remarks: Do not expose the remote sensor of the DVD player to strong light source such as direct sunlight.

Notes:

Point the remote control at the players remote sensor. Do not leave the remote control near an extremely hot or humid place. Do not spill water or put anything wet on the remote control. Battery is -1 year under normal conditions.

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Warning

keep it in a safe place, away from children."

To prevent children from watching programs which have a

must be unlocked. If you forget your unique password, then

please use the universal password as set by the manufacturer.

rating above their age, please be sure to set the rating in the set

up menu appropriately. Before you set this rating, the password

The universal password is "0106". Please detach this sheet and

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