Polk DP-1 Owners manual
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DVD PLAYER
DP-1
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1. Read the Owner’s Manual
After unpacking this product, read the owner’s manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instructions.
2. Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on 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. For products intended to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
3. Grounding or Polarization
This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current
line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other is).
This plug will fit into the power 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, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
4. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation
and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked
or covered. 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 or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
5. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
6. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water-for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool and other bodies of water.
7. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
8. Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, playing particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
9. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.
10. Lightning
For added protection of this product during storms, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
11. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
12. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
13. Accessories
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combina-
tion should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
14. Disc Tray
Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing.
It may cause serious personal injury.
15. Burden
Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The
object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious
damage to the product.
16. Connecting
When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off
the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious
personal injury. Read the owner’s manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any
connections.
17. Sound Volume
Reduce the volume to the minimum level before you turn
on the product. Otherwise, sudden high volume sound may
cause hearing or speaker damage.
18. Sound Distortion
Do not allow the product to output distorted sound for a
longtime. It may cause speaker overheating and/or a fire.
19. Headphones
When you use the headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use the headphones continuously with high
volume sound, it may cause hearing damage.
20. Laser Beam
Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation
opening of the product to see the source of the laser beam.
It may cause sight damage.
21. Disc
Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These
discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal
injury and product malfunction.
22. 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) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If 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) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance—this indicates a need for service.
23. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
24. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
25. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
INTRODUCTION
About This Player and Manual
The Polk Audio DP-1 CD/DVD player and DR-3 Unified
Remote Control may be used with any home theater audio
component but were designed specifically to be used with
Polk Audio Digital Solution home theater systems. We wrote
this manual assuming that you are using this DVD player
with a Polk Audio Digital Solution system. If you are not, this
manual should be adequate to show you how to operate the
DP-1 player with other components.
CAUTION:
This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product please read this owner’s
manual carefully and retain for future reference, should
the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service
location—see the service procedure.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
the enclosure. Laser radiation is visible when the enclosure
is open. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM.
FCC NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
INDUSTRY CANADA REQUIREMENT:
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numéruque de la classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specified that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON
THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire
hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation,
use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.
REFER SERVICING TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
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Handling Your CD/DVD Player
•When shipping the DVD player, always use the original shipping
carton and packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the
unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
•Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the DVD player.
Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the DVD player
for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish.
•The top and rear panels of the DVD player may become warm after
a long period of use. This is normal and not a malfunction.
Interference
•When you place this DVD player near a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback
picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted. Move the
DVD player away from the TV, radio, or VCR.
Cleaning Your CD/DVD Player
•Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.
•For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring
well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe dry. Do not use any type of
solvent, such as thinner and benzene, as they may damage the surface
of the DVD player.
Warning: A qualified service technician should perform cleaning
and adjustment of lenses and/or other components of the playback
mechanism. The DVD player is a high technology, precision device.
If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn,
the picture quality will be poor. To maintain high performance, we
recommend regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts
replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating
environment. For details, contact your nearest dealer.
Moisture and Condensation
Can Harm Your CD/DVD Player
Please read the following carefully.
Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold
drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside
of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical
pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal
parts of the DVD player.
Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases.
•When you bring the DVD player directly from a cold place
to a warm place.
•When you use the DVD player in a room where you just turned
on the heater, or a place where the cold wind from the air
conditioner directly hits the unit.
•In summer, when you use the DVD player in a hot and humid
place just after you move the unit from an air-conditioned room.
•When you use the DVD player in a humid place.
Do not use the DVD player when moisture
condensation may occur.
If you use the DVD player in such a situation, it may damage discs
and internal parts. Let the DVD player sit in a warm dry room for
two or three hours. The DVD player will warm up and the moisture
will evaporate. Keep the DVD player connected to the wall outlet
and moisture condensation will seldom occur
The Care and Feeding of DVD Discs
Handling Discs
•Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
•Do not attach paper or tape to discs.
Cleaning Discs
•Always keep the disc clean.
•Fingerprints and dust on the disc may cause poor picture and sound.
Wipe the disc from the center outward with a soft cloth.
•If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly
from center outward with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish
with a dry cloth.
•Do not use any type of solvents such as thinner, benzene,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray for vinyl LPs;
they may damage the disc. Steel wool isn’t a good idea either.
Weird Stuff About DVDs
•Not all DVD discs are the same in how they function and some may
have functions that are not explained in this manual. If you run into
such a disc, follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen or DVD
package. Be flexible and patient.
•The “NOT PERMITTED” icon will appear when you try to select
a function or feature that is not available or permitted on that specific
DVD video disc. For example, if you press the “Angle” button on the
remote and that DVD was not produced with multiple camera angles,
the icon will appear on your TV screen.
On Storing Discs
•Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight
or near heat sources.
•Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and
dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.
•Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing
objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping.
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS-
TURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the pressence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitue a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES
CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
Table of Contents
Safety Warnings......................................................................2-3
Carton Contents ........................................................................5
Basic Setup................................................................................5
Remote Controls........................................................................6
DR-3 Remote Guided Tour ....................................................7-9
DP-1 Setup Menus ............................................................10-12
DP-1 Operation ......................................................................13
Playing a DVD ......................................................................13
Advanced DVD Operation ................................................14-15
Playing a CD ........................................................................16
Advanced CD Operation ..................................................16-17
Playing an MP3 CD ..............................................................18
Advanced MP3 Operation......................................................19
Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................20-21
Specs........................................................................................22
Warranty ..................................................................................23
A Word from Matthew Polk
Dear Home Entertainment Buff,
Thank you for purchasing the Polk Audio DP-1 CD/DVD player. While
we designed the DP-1 to be very easy to set up and use, please read
this manual thoroughly for information on getting the greatest enjoyment from your system. Designing high quality audio products is more
than just a business for the people of Polk Audio—it is our passion.
We are all dedicated to your complete satisfaction and delight.
Should you have any problem or question regarding this or any Polk
Audio product, consult your Polk Audio dealer or call our Customer
Service Department at 1-800-377-7655 from 9am to 6pm, Eastern
Time, Monday through Friday.
Happy Listening!
Matthew S. Polk
About Polk Audio—A History of Excellence
Polk Audio was founded in 1972 by Matthew Polk and George Klopfer.
Their dream was to make reasonably priced speakers that boasted the
performance of the world’s best speakers. Polk speakers have since
earned the praise of audio experts the world over, as well as dozens
of awards for innovative, high-quality design. Today, Polk Audio is
still headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, and is one of the world’s
largest manufacturers of loudspeakers for home, office and car.
Polk’s research has yielded over 45 patents for advances in
loudspeaker performance and value. Polk Audio speakers are
sold in audio/video specialist retailers throughout the US, Canada
and over 50 other countries.
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Carton Contents
The following items should be in the box with the DP-1 DVD player. If any
of these items are missing, contact your Polk Audio retailer or Polk Audio
Customer Service.
• DR-3 Unified Learning remote control
• DR-4 DVD-specific remote control
• 4 each AAA batteries (for DR-3 remote)
• 2 each AAA batteries (for DR-4 remote)
• Two-conductor signal cable for digital audio
and remote control extension interconnects
• Three-conductor analog audio/video cable
• DP-1 Owner’s Manual
• DR-3 Owner’s Manual
• Registration postcard
General Precautions
We know you are anxious to get your new toy all hooked up and working,
but really, it’s good to read these instructions, take your time and do things
right the first time.
• Before you connect the DVD player to other equipment, be sure
to unplug all of the equipment in the system from the wall outlet.
• If you are using the DP-1 as both a DVD player and a CD player,
connect both the digital and analog outputs of the DP-1 as shown
in the illustration below.
Component Video Output Connections
If your TV has component video inputs you may want to connect the DP-1
CD/DVD player to those inputs. On the plus side, component video connections yield superior picture quality. On the downside, in order to watch a
DVD, you will have to select the DVD input on the Digital Solution
preamp/processor and select the component video input on your TV, rather
than have the simplicity of one-button audio/video switching.
S-Video Connection Precaution
If you use an S-Video cable to connect the video output of the DP-1 player
to the Digital Solution preamp/processor, you MUST use an S-Video cable
to connect the DS preamp/processor to the TV. You cannot mix S-Video and
standard coaxial (composite) video connections throughout the system and
expect to get a picture.
If you use the S-Video output to connect the DS Preamp/Processor to your
TV, switch the DP-1’s video output switch the to “S-Video” as shown in the
illustration. For all other types of video connections use the “Component
and Video Out” switch position.
Remote Control In/Out Connection
This feature is useful when either the DP-1 CD/DVD player or the
Digital Solution preamp/processor will be out of remote control range,
such as in cases where one of the two is hidden behind a cabinet door.
The Remote In/Out feature allows one component to “feed” the other the
remote control signals. If you have such a need, use the extra conductor
signal cable of the supplied two-conductor cable to connect the Remote
Control Extension Out jack of the Digital Solution preamp/processor to
the Remote Control In jack of the DP-1 CD/DVD player as shown in the
illustration below.
GETTING STARTED
DP-1 DVD PLAYER
PREAMP/PROCESSOR
BASIC SETUP
CONNECTING THE DP-1
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There are two remotes included with the DP-1 CD/DVD player. The
large, black DR-3 is a unified system programmable/learning remote
control that has been pre-programmed to operate the most-often used
functions of both the Digital Solution preamp/processor and the DP-1
CD/DVD player. You can also program it to operate other components in
your system to reduce “remote clutter” on your coffee table. (See the
separate DR-3 Owner’s Manual for instructions on how to program and
use this remote for other devices.)
As nifty as it may be, the DR-3 unified remote cannot duplicate every
function of the DP-1 CD/DVD player or Digital Solution preamp/
processor without it turning into a nightmare of tiny buttons. For
control of the rarely used functions of the CD/DVD player and Digital
Solution preamp/processor, you’ll have to use their dedicated remotes,
the smaller DR-4, DR-1, or DR-2 remotes. If you can’t find them, look
under the sofa cushions; they’re probably there.
Notes on Batteries
• Do not leave dead or exhausted 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.
• Replace the batteries with new ones if the remote control does not
function correctly or if the operating range becomes reduced.
• If the batteries leak, wipe the battery liquid from the battery
compartment being careful not to get any on you, then insert
new batteries.
REMOTE CONTROLS
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We will only describe here the DR-3 remote functions as they pertain to the
Polk Audio Digital Solution preamp/processor and DP-1 CD/DVD player. See
the separate DR-3 Owner’s Manual for instructions on how to program and
use this remote for other devices.
1. These buttons serve two
functions: to select the device
that the remote will control
and to change inputs on the
Digital Solution preamp/
processor. For example if you want to play the DVD player, push
the “DVD” button on the top row. The Digital Solution preamp/
processor will switch to the DVD input and the buttons on the
DR-3 remote will be set to operate the DP-1 CD/DVD player.
The top buttons bordered by the gold box are multi-function
buttons. That is, they can select more than one input. Press the
DVD/6CH button once and it selects the DVD input on the preamp/processor and allows the DR-3 to act as the remote for the
DP-1 CD/DVD player. Press it a second time and the DS preamp
switches to the 6CH Analog input for a DVD-Audio or multi-channel SACD player. What these buttons can’t do is select more than
one set of remote codes. You can program ONE device per Source
button. Don’t worry it isn’t very likely that you are going to have
both a digital and an analog cable tuner or two DVD players
hooked up to your system. Of course before the DR-3 can operate
any device other than the DS preamp/processor and DP-1
CD/DVD player, you have to insert the device’s remote codes into
the DR-3. (See the separate DR-3 Owner’s Manual for instructions on how to program and use this remote for other devices.)
IMPORTANT NOTE: The VOL , SURROUND MODE,
MUTE, SUB+ and SUB– buttons are permanently assigned to
Digital Solution preamp/processor functions. No matter what
other device you have selected on the DR-3 remote, you can
always adjust the DS system volume, subwoofer level, mute and
surround mode functions.
To switch the DR-3 remote to operate the Digital Solution’s radio
tuner, push the FM/AM button.
2. The Macro button allows you to program a string of
remote commands to accomplish with one push of a button a
series of operations that would normally take several button
pushes. We strongly recommend that you set the MACRO to turn
on and off the Digital Solution system and DP-1 player together.
Let’s do that now, shall we?
1. Press and hold the CODE button within the bordered
“program” button group until the status light at the top
left of the remote glows red.
2. Press the DVD Source/Device button.
The DVD button will light up.
3. Press the MACRO button. The status light and
the DVD Source/Device button will blink once.
4. Press the System Power button.
5. Press the DVD source button at
the top of the remote.
6. Press the red Source power button at the bottom left
of the remote.
7. Press the SAVE button to store the commands. The red
status light and the DVD Source button lights will blink
twice and then turn off to confirm the program.
The Macro button can be used to do a lot of other convenient and
nifty things. See the separate DR-3 remote Owner’s Manual for
full Macro programming instructions.
3. Back lights the remote buttons for 8 seconds so you
can operate the remote in the dark. The function of this button
does not change when you enter program codes for other devices.
4. Mutes the sound of the Digital Solution system. To disengage the mute function and go back to normal playback volume,
press the MUTE button again or press either of the VOLUME buttons. The function of this button does not change when you enter
program codes for other devices.
5. This button toggles between the various audio modes
of the Digital Solution system such as stereo, Dolby Pro-Logic,
5 Channel Surround, etc. The function of this button does not
change when you enter program codes for other devices.
6. These buttons control the volume of the Digital
Solution system. The function of these buttons
does not change when you enter program codes
for other devices.
7. With the Digital Solution system these buttons
step through the preset radio stations just like
the Radio Preset +/- rocker buttons on the DR-2
remote.
8. This button acts as a chapter skip button to move
you quickly back from the current DVD chapter to
the previous chapter or to skip backwards from track to track
on a CD.
9. This button acts as a chapter skip button to move
you quickly forward DVD chapters or to skip forward
from track to track on a CD.
10. This button acts as the pause/step frame
button for the DP-1 CD/DVD player. To return
to normal play, press the PLAY button. When the MULTI
source/device button gets pressed, enabling multi-zone remote
speaker use with the DS System, this button acts as the up arrow
navigation for the on-screen display for the Digital Solution preamp/processor.
11. Each time you depress this button, the Polk
DP-1 plays in reverse a little faster. The first
push plays the disc backwards at 2X normal
speed. The second push of the button increases the
reverse play speed to 4X normal speed and so on to a maximum
of 100X normal speed. To resume normal playing direction and
speed press the ENTER button. When the MULTI source/device
button gets pressed, enabling multi-zone remote speaker use with
the DS System, this button acts as the left arrow navigation for
the on screen display of the Digital Solution preamp/processor.
DR-3 REMOTE GUIDED TOUR
12. Use this button to put the CD/DVD player into
the play mode or use it to select a menu choice. When
the MULTI source/device button gets pressed, this button acts as
the Enter button for the on screen display (OSD) for the Digital
Solution preamp/processor.
13. Each time you depress this button, the Polk DP-1
fast-forwards a little faster. The first push fastforwards at 2X normal speed. The second push of the
button increases the play speed to 4X normal speed
and so on to a maximum of 100X normal speed. To resume normal playing speed, press the ENTER button. When the MULTI
source/device button gets pressed, this button acts as the right
arrow navigation for the on screen display of the Digital Solution
preamp/processor.
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