Sharp DV-L70S, DV-L70BL User Manual

DV-L70S DV-L70BL

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SVENSKA ...............S 1 – S 95

Portable DVD Video Player

Reproductor de Video DVD Portátil

Bärbar DVD-spelare

OPERATION MANUAL MANUAL DE MANEJO

BRUKSANVISNING

NTSC/PAL

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/ EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.

Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/ CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.

Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/ 23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.

Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med tillæg nr. 93/68/EEC.

Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.

Η εγκατάσταση αυτή ανταποκρίνεται στις απαιτήσεις των οδηγιών της Ευρωπαϊκής Ενωσης 89/336/ΕΟΚ και 73/23/ΕΟΚ, #πως οι κανονισµοί αυτοί συµπληρώθηκαν απ# την οδηγία 93/68/ΕΟΚ.

Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.

Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/ 23/CEE, modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE.

Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/ 23/EEC så som kompletteras av 93/68/EEC.

Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/ 23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC.

Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used. Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted. In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type. DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off

To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below: IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: —The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which

is marked N or coloured black.

—The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal

which is marked L or coloured red. Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three-pin plug. Before replacing the plug cover make sure that: —If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed

from the cut-off plug. —The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply

over the lead wires. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

plug destroyed immediately and disposed of in a safe manner. Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet, as a serious electric shock may occur.

following code:

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

ENGLISH

OPERATION MANUAL

INFORMATION

GENERAL

CONNECTION and

INITIAL SETTING

OPERATIONS

BASIC

FUNCTIONS

SPECIAL

OTHERS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND THEN SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Note:

This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 110V-240V, 50/60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.

CAUTION:

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 PLAYER IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

Laser Diode Properties

for DVD disc Play for CD, Video CD disc Play Material: AlGaInP Material: AlGaAs Wave length: 650 nm Wave length: 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Max. 0.7 mW Laser output: Max. 0.7 mW

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

• This DVD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

• “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT” is printed at the bottom of the player.

• The laser caution label is located at the bottom of the player.

• This product contains a low power laser device.

To ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

CAUTION : VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENT.

VARNING : SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR ÄR URKOPPLADE. STIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN OCH BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN GENOM OPTISKA INSTRUMENT.

VARO : AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ TUIJOTA SÄTEESEEN ÄLÄKÄ KATSO SITÄ OPTISEN LAITTEEN LÄPI.

ADVARSEL : SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS BRYTES.STIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN ELLER SE DIREKTE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER.

ADVARSEL : SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. SE IKKE IND I STRÅLENHELLER IKKE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

INFORMATION

GENERAL

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

CAUTION

WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENT.

WARNING

DO NOT DEFEAT THESE INTERLOCKS.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

Power Cord Protection

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

• Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord.

• Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.

• Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.

• Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in any way.

Location and Handling

• Air vents are provided in the DVD player cabinet to prevent excessive temperatures inside the unit. Do not place your DVD player in closed spaces, cover it, or otherwise block the vents.

• Do not place the DVD player in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.

• Keep the DVD player away from strong magnetic objects.

• Do not insert or drop anything into the DVD player through the air vents

as this could cause serious damage, possibly resulting in fire.

• Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on the DVD player. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet, unplug the DVD player immediately and contact the retailer or service centre approved by SHARP immediately.

• Do not remove the DVD player cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/or damage to the DVD player. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre approved by SHARP.

Nonuse Periods

When the unit is not being used, turn the unit off. When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.

No Fingers or Other Objects Inside

Do not place any foreign object in the disc compartment.

Stacking

Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place anything heavy on it.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

Condensation

Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following conditions:

• immediately after a heater has been turned on.

• in a steamy or very humid room.

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

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

If There is Noise Interference on the TV While a Broadcast is being Received

Depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference may appear on the TV monitor while you watch a TV broadcast and the unit is left on. This is not a malfunction of the unit or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, turn off the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to service this DVD player yourself. Please refer any service to the nearest service centre approved by SHARP.

Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country.

Copy Protection

For the European Continent except the U.K.

This DVD player supports Macrovision copy protection. On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the contents of the DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the copy protection code prevents the videotape copy from playing normally.

For the U.K.

Recording and playback of any material may require consent. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutery enactments and orders.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

Apparatus Claims of U.S.Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only.

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

Recommended Measures for Optimum Picture Excellence

The unit is a precision device that is constructed using extremely accurate technology. Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc drive can impair the image quality. obtain optimum picture quality, the player should be checked (cleaning and replacement of some parts) every 1,000 hours. Note that this period varies depending on the environment (temperature, humidity, dust, etc.) in which the player is used. Contact your authorized Sharp supplier for details.

Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.

At the worst, neither video nor audio will be played back. To

Disc Handling and Maintenance

Handling precautions

• Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not be soiled with fingerprints. Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion.

• Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing utensils.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

• Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.

• Do not install more than 1 disc.

Do not try to close the disc compartment cover

•

when the disc is not installed properly.

• Be sure to store the disc in its exclusive case when not in use. Then store upright.

• Do not stick paper or adhesive labels to the disc.

(

)

(B)

If the Surface is Soiled (C)

Wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only) cloth. When wiping discs, always move the cloth from the centre hole toward the outer edge. (If you wipe the discs using a circular motion, circular scratches are likely to occur, which will cause noise.)

If the playing surface of a disc is soiled or scratched, the player may display indicator

on the screen and fail to play the disc correctly. Wipe any soiling off the playing surface with a soft cloth.

Disc compartment cover

Disc

If the Disc is Brought from a Cold to a Warm Environment, Dew may form on the Disc

Wipe this dew off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.

Improper Disc Storage

You can damage discs if you store them in the following places:

• Areas exposed to direct sunlight

• Humid or dusty areas

• Areas directly exposed to a heat outlet or heating appliance

Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS .................................................................... 2

Disc Handling and Maintenance ................................................................................................. 7

Handling precautions .............................................................................................................. 7

Features ...................................................................................................................................... 10

Accessories ................................................................................................................................ 11

Types of Disc that can be played on Your DVD Player............................................................ 12

Discs recorded by PAL system, Discs recorded by NTSC system and Type of TV connection ..........

NTSC disc playback on a PAL TV......................................................................................... 16

Quick Start Guide....................................................................................................................... 17

General Guide .................................................................................................................. .......... 24

Using Headphones .................................................................................................................... 28

To use the supplied earphones............................................................................................. 28

CONNECTION and INITIAL SETTING

Connecting to External Equipment for Input .......................................................................... 29

To connect external equipment ............................................................................................. 29

Connecting a TV with External Terminals ................................................................................ 30

Connecting to Audio Equipment .............................................................................................. 31

Playing 2 channel audio........................................................................................................ 31

Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS and MPEG Version 2.0 audio............................... 32

Using the AC Adapter ................................................................................................................ 33

Using a Battery Pack (Sold Separately) ................................................................................... 34

To charge the battery pack ................................................................................................... 34

To attach a battery pack to the DVD player .......................................................................... 35

Battery Capacity Indicator ........................................................................................................ 37

Turning Power On and Off ......................................................................................................... 38

To turn main power on and off .............................................................................................. 38

Using the Remote Control Unit................................................................................................. 40

To load batteries ................................................................................................................... 40

Remote control unit operating range .................................................................................... 40

Operation Modes........................................................................................................................ 41

To select an operation mode................................................................................................. 41

Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 42

Setting the language............................................................................................................. 42

TV MODE SET setting.......................................................................................................... 43

PARENTAL setting ................................................................................................................45

COMPRESSION (Dolby Digital Output Level) setting .......................................................... 47

DISC MENU LANGUAGE setting ......................................................................................... 49

MPEG OUT setting ............................................................................................................... 50

Screen Size Setting.................................................................................................................... 52

To set the screen size ........................................................................................................... 52

Changing the Display Mode ...................................................................................................... 54

To change the display mode ................................................................................................. 54

DVD mode operation indicators ............................................................................................ 56

Contents

BASIC OPERATIONS

Playing a Disc............................................................................................................................. 57

To play a disc ........................................................................................................................ 57

To adjust the volume level..................................................................................................... 58

To stop disc play ................................................................................................................... 58

Other Disc Play Features .......................................................................................................... 59

To resume disc play after stopping ....................................................................................... 59

To use fast forward and fast reverse ..................................................................................... 60

To use slow motion (DVD only)............................................................................................. 60

To use still picture and frame advance ................................................................................. 61

Chapter/track skip................................................................................................................. 62

Title/track direct skip ............................................................................................................. 63

Chapter direct skip (DVD only) ............................................................................................. 63

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Repeat Playback ........................................................................................................................ 64

Programmed Playback .............................................................................................................. 66

Making Display Settings............................................................................................................ 70

To make digital gamma settings (DVD, Video CD only) ........................................................ 70

To make digital super picture settings (DVD, Video CD only) ............................................... 71

Audio Selection (DVD, Video CD only) ..................................................................................... 72

Angle Selection (DVD only)....................................................................................................... 74

Subtitle Selection (DVD only).................................................................................................... 75

Using Dolby Virtual (DVD only) ................................................................................................. 76

Selecting Titles from the Title Menu of a DVD (DVD only) ...................................................... 77

Setting Play Parameters Using the Disc Menu (DVD only) .................................................... 78

Settings from the DVD Player Control Panel (GUI) ................................................................. 79

Adjusting Display....................................................................................................................... 81

To adjust display colours .......................................................................................................81

To adjust overall screen brightness ...................................................................................... 82

Viewing Images from an External Device ................................................................................ 83

OTHERS

References.................................................................................................................................. 84

Precautions........................................................................................................................... 84

AC Adapter ........................................................................................................................... 86

Care ...................................................................................................................................... 86

Battery Pack (Sold Separately)............................................................................................. 86

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 88

Error Indicators and Warnings .................................................................................................. 91

Specifications............................................................................................................................. 92

Glossary...................................................................................................................................... 94

Features

7" LCD Screen and Stereo Speakers

• A big 7" LCD screen and built-in stereo speakers provide exciting DVD

viewing, even without connecting to a TV.

• Dolby Virtual provides high-quality surround sound.

2-Way Power Supply (Battery pack is sold separately.)

• A 2-way power supply allows operation using the supplied AC adapter for

indoor play, or the battery pack sold separately for outdoor play.

Compact, Lightweight Design

• About the size of a movie DVD case, your DVD player is designed to go

along just about anywhere.

High-Resolution Images, High-Quality Sound

• A high-resolution 336,960-pixel LCD screen produces images of outstanding

quality.

• Digital gamma correction and digital super picture provide more realistic

image detail.

• Dolby Virtual ensures richer sound from two built-in speakers.

AV input/output, optical digital output jack equipped as standard

• An optical digital output jack (which doubles as the audio input/output jack)

can be used to output a stream of * digital audio and Audio MPEG. Connecting a Dolby Digital/DTS/Audio MPEG digital surround processor or amplifier to this jack creates an environment of amazingly powerful surround sound.

• The AV input/output jack can be used to connect a video deck or camcorder

to your DVD player. Or you can use these jacks to connect to a TV for bigscreen viewing. (Output only is supported for S-video. An S-video signal cannot be input to your DVD player.)

Dolby Digital 5.1 channel audio, *2DTS

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,

Inc.

Accessories

Remote Control Unit

BACKLIGHT

VIEW

HI/LOW/OFF

MODE

DIGITAL

VIRTUAL

GAMMA

STILL/PAUSE

SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO

VIDEO

ADJUST

DIGITAL

S.PICTURE

RETURN

SKIP

PROGRAM

DIRECT

SLOWFWDREVDISPLAY

REPEAT

OPERATE

TITLE ENTER

SKIP PLAY

RESUME STOP

CLEAR MEMORY

SETUP

SUBTITLE

ON/OFF

Two (R6 UM/SUM-3 or AA) Batteries for the Remote Control Unit

Audio Cord S-video/Video Cord

AC Adapter

Earphones

AC Cord

For the European Continent

For the U.K. and Eire

except the U.K. and Eire

(Supplied with DV-L70S/ DV-L70BL)

(Supplied with DV-L70S only)

Disc Features and this Operation Manual

• The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular

disc vary depending on the features of that disc. In some cases, these functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this Operation Manual. In this event, follow the instructions given on the screen. This Operation Manual only covers basic disc operations.

• For some operations, the

the screen. This indicates that the operation described in this Operation Manual is not permitted for the current disc.

øø

ø or indicator may appear on

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T ypes of Disc that can be played on Y our DVD Player

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

DVD See 1 [8cm disc/12cm disc] See 2 on the next page

Video CDs [8cm disc/12cm disc] • Supports version until version 2.0.

Audio CDs [8cm disc/12cm disc]

Other CDs

1) On CD-G and CD-EXTRA discs, only the sound can be played (no images).

2) Photo CD, DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs cannot be used.

3) Discs with unusual shapes (heart-shaped or hexagonal discs) cannot be used. The use of such discs will cause a fault.

• When the player detects an incompatible disc, it displays indicator . When this happens, check the disk type.

See 3 on the next page

See 2 on the next page

• DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers which dictate the regions in

which a disc can be played. If the region number on the disc you want to play does not match the region number in your DVD player, you will not be able to play the disc.

The region number for this DVD player is

Sample disc display:

.... ........

Disc playable in all regions

213

ALL

546

Types of Disc that can be played on Your DVD Player

The list below shows the countries covered by region number 2.

Common Names Names of Nations and Areas

Albania Republic of Albania Andorra Principality of Andorra Austria Republic of Austria Bahrain State of Bahrain Belgium Kingdom of Belgium Bosnia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Herzegovina Bulgaria Republic of Bulgaria Croatia Republic of Croatia Cyprus Republic of Cyprus Czech The Czech Republic Denmark Kingdom of Denmark Egypt Arab Republic of Egypt Finland Republic of Finland France French Republic Germany Federal Republic of Germany Greece Hellenic Republic Hungary Republic of Hungary Iceland Republic of Iceland Iran Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq Republic of Iraq Ireland Ireland Israel State of Israel Italy Republic of Italy Japan Japan Jordan Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Kuwait State of Kuwait Lebanon Republic of Lebanon Lesotho Kingdom of Lesotho Liechtenstein Principality of Liechtenstein Luxembourg Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Macedonia The Former Yugoslav Republic

Malta Republic of Malta

of Macedonia

Common Names Names of Nations and Areas

Monaco Principality of Monaco Netherlands Kingdom of the Netherlands Norway Kingdom of Norway Oman Sultanate of Oman Poland Republic of Poland Portugal Portuguese Republic Qatar State of Qatar Romania Romania San Marino Republic of San Marino Saudi Arabia Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Slovakia The Slovak Republic Slovenia Republic of Slovenia South Africa Republic of South Africa Spain Spain Swaziland Kingdom of Swaziland Sweden Kingdom of Sweden Switzerland Swiss Confederation Syrian Arab Syrian Arab Republic

Republic Turkey Republic of Turkey United Arab United Arab Emirates

Emirates United Kingdom United Kingdom of Great Britain

Vatican City State State of the City of Vatican Yemen Republic of Yemen Yugoslavia Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Channel Islands* Channel Islands Faeroe Islands* Faeroe Islands Gibraltar* Gibraltar Greenland* Greenland Isle of Man* Isle of Man Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands*

and Northern Ireland

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands

*represents Area Name

• The specific playback functionality for some DVD and video CD discs is determined by the disc manufacturer. Because this DVD player plays disc data in accordance with the disc manufacturer’s guidelines, some functions may not be available on some discs. Be sure to read the instructions provided with the disc.

The “Prohibited” indicator

øø

ø displayed during DVD player operation indicates

øø

that such manufacturer-imposed restrictions apply.

• This DVD player supports the 2-channel(L/R) audio in Audio MPEG Version 2.0. However , it does not support 7.1-channel in Audio MPEG Version 2.0.

Types of Disc that can be played on Your DVD Player

Discs that Cannot be Played

1.You cannot play illegally produced discs.

• You cannot play discs of other region number than No. 2 (refer to the list of region number 2 on page 13), such as discs for the use in U.S.A. (region No. 1) and China (region No. 6).

2.You cannot play scratched discs.

3.You cannot play discs that are dusty, soiled or marked with fingerprints.

• If the playing surface of a disc is soiled or scratched, the player may display indicator

on the screen and fail to play the disc correctly. (Refer to the instructions on page 7 and clean discs before attempting to play them.) While a disc is playing, soiling or scratches on the disc may disrupt the image (appearing as blocks on the screen). When the image is disrupted, the player automatically restores the correct image after 2 or 3 seconds. If the normal screen does not reappear, press the RESUME button on the remote control. This will bring up the normal screen again.

Icons Used on DVD Discs

Sample Icons

1. English

2. Chinese

1. English

2. Chinese

16:9

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Number of recorded audio tracks

Type of subtitles recorded

Screen aspect ratio recorded

Disc with multiple camera angles

Region code indicator (see page 12)

Types of Disc that can be played on Your DVD Player

Title, chapter and tracks

• DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”. If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a separate “title”. “chapters”, on the other hand, are subdivisions of titles.

Example: DVD

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

• Video CDs and audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. You can think of a “track” as one tune on an audio CD.

Example: Video CD or Audio CD

Track 1

• Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded on them, but some do not.

Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

Discs recorded by PAL system, Discs recorded

PAL signal Modified PAL signal NTSC signal

(

)

by NTSC system and Type of TV connection

• The DVD player can play back discs recorded by NTSC using the modified PAL system, such as Video CD, DVD-region 2, but cannot play back discs for the use in U.S.A. (region No. 1).

• Region numbers cannot be changed in this system.

• This DVD player also has a built-in system converter which makes it possible

to view discs (Video CD, DVD-region 2) recorded by the NTSC system using a PAL TV. (See “NTSC disc playback on a PAL TV” below.)

DVD Disc (region 2)

PAL/modified PAL image is displayed on the LCD screen.

Video CD Disc

PAL

Signal is converted from NTSC system

NTSC

type to modified PAL system type.

Multi System TV

NTSC disc playback on a PAL TV

When playing an NTSC disc using a PAL TV, please note the following:

• The picture will shrink vertically to some degree, as shown in the diagram, but this does not indicate a malfunction in your TV or DVD player.

• If your TV does not have a V-HOLD control, the picture may roll and be unwatchable. However, if you use a TV with V-HOLD control, you can stop the rolling by adjusting the V-HOLD control and watch the picture.

PAL TV

Quick Start Guide

This Quick Start Guide provides only the most basic information for operating your DVD player. See the other sections of this Operation Manual for full details about operational procedures, precautions, and other information.

• Connections and initial settings ... on pages 29 to 50

• To play a disc ............................... on pages 57 to 82

• To view images from a video deck or other external equipment

..................................................... on page 83

1 Load batteries into the remote control unit.

Correctly load two batteries into the remote control unit that comes with the DVD player.

1 While pressing down

at the point indicated by the " mark, slide the battery cover from the remote control unit.

Press here.

2 Load the batteries.

Load the two (R6 UM/ SUM-3 or AA) batteries that come with the DVD player, making sure their

and ends are facing as indicated by the markings inside the battery compartment.

3 Slide the battery

cover back into place.

2 Open the display panel.

1 Press the display panel release. 2 Open the display panel.

Quick Start Guide

3 Turn on the DVD player.

1 Plug the AC cord into the power socket of the AC adapter (1).

Plug the DC output plug into the DC input jack of the DVD player

2 3 Plug the other end of the AC cord into a household power outlet (3). 4 Slide the main power switch to the “ON” position (4).

AC Adapter (supplied)

Power socket

AC cord

(supplied)

To power socket

DC cord

DC output plug

(2).

For the U.K. and Eire

To household power outlet

The side of the plug

should be

with facing up (so you can see it).

Main power switch

Quick Start Guide

4 Prepare the disc you want to play.

Before loading a disc, check to make sure that it is one that is supported by the DVD player.

Supported disc types

Disc Type

Disc Contents

Disc Size

DVD Video Disc

Region Numbers:

NTSC/PAL system DVD discs that conform to the region numbers noted above (see page 12)

213 546

ALL

Audio and video (movies)

12cm / 8cm

Video CD

NTSC/PAL system video CDs

Audio CD

Audio and video (movies)

Audio

12cm / 8cm

12cm / 8cm (single)

5 Load the disc and start play.

After confirming that the disc is compatible, you can load it into the DVD player and play it.

Quick Start Guide

To load a disc into the disc player

1 Slide the disc compartment cover release button in the direction indicated

by the arrow and open the cover.

• Pressing the button causes the cover to open only partially. Lift the cover by hand to open it the rest of the way.

2 Gently press down on the disc in the

vicinity of the centre hole so it seats properly into place.

• You should be able to hear and feel the disc seat securely into place when you press down on it.

• Make sure the label of the disc is facing up when you load it into the player.

3 Close the disc compartment cover and

press down at the corner marked “PUSH TO CLOSE” so it locks securely into place.

Important!

• Make sure the disc seats securely when you load it into the player. An improperly seated disc can result in damage to the disc and malfunction of the player.

•

The indicator appears on the display if the disc you are using is damaged, if you load the disc upside-down, or if the region number of the disc you are using is one that is not supported by this disc player. If the above indicator appears, remove the disc from the player and take the proper corrective action.

BACKLIGHT

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VIEW

HI/LOW/OFF

VIRTUAL

MODE

DIGITAL GAMMA

VIDEO

ADJUST

DIGITAL

S.PICTURE

OPERATE

TITLE ENTER

SKIP SKIP

RESUME STOP

RETURN

PLAY

STILL/PAUSE

PLAY

SLOWFWDREVDISPLAY

REPEAT

PROGRAM

To play a disc

1 The startup screen appears after a few

moments.

• For information about how to turn on power and load a disc, see page 18 and 20 respectively.

2 After the startup screen appears, press

ûPLAY.

• This starts play of the disc.

Images appear on the display only when the display mode is “ON”. See “Changing the Display Mode” on page 54 for more information.

I M

M U L

Startup screen

Quick Start Guide

E N O

H P

G O

A C I T P

E D I V

PLAY

Volume dial

To adjust the volume level

Rotate the volume dial on the right side of the DVD player to adjust the volume level of the audio within a range of 0 to 10.

VOLUME

Higher

MAX

MIN

Lower

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INPUT/

DVD

BACKLIGHT

HI/LOW/OFF

VIEW

MODE

SKIP

PLAY/GUI

SKIP

STOP

TITLE

ENTER

RETURN

OPEN

STILL/P

AUS

SKIP

PLAY

STOP

SKIP

Disc compartment cover release button

BACKLIGHT

VIEW

HI/LOW/OFF

VIRTUAL

DIGITAL GAMMA

MODE

VIDEO

ADJUST

DIGITAL

S.PICTURE

RETURN

SKIP

STILL/PAUSE

SLOWFWDREVDISPLAY

REPEAT

PROGRAM

DIRECT

SKIP

PLAY

SKIP

STOP

FWD

REV

OPERATE

TITLE ENTER

SKIP PLAY

RESUME STOP

CLEAR MEMORY

Disc play operations

To use chapter (track) skip

While a disc is playing, press SKIP à or À SKIP.

• SKIP à skips to the next chapter (track). À

•

SKIP skips to the beginning of the current chapter (track). Press

SKIP again to skip to the previous chapter (track).

Images appear on the display only when the display mode is “ON”. See “Changing the Display Mode” on page 54 for more information.

• You may not be able to use chapter (track) skip with some discs.

• You may not be able to use chapter information display with some discs.

To fast forward and fast reverse

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1 While a disc is playing, press FWD

or ÈREV.

• FWDè starts fast forward.

• ÈREV starts fast reverse.

2 To stop a fast forward or fast reverse operation, press ûPLAY.

• This returns to normal play.

• You may not be able to use fast forward and fast reverse with some discs.

To stop disc play

1 Press ËSTOP.

To remove the disc from the player

1 Slide the disc compartment cover release button in the direction indicated

by the arrow and open the cover.

2 Carefully remove the disc from the player.

• Take care so you do not touch the disc surface with your fingers. As shown in the illustration, place your index finger into the centre hole of the disc and lift up the edge of the disc with your thumb.

3 Close the disc compartment cover and press

down at the corner marked “PUSH TO CLOSE” so it locks securely into place.

Important!

• Keep the disc compartment cover closed except when loading or removing a disc. Otherwise, dust getting into the DVD player can lead to malfunction.

General Guide

DVD Player - Right side

VOLUME

MAX MIN

VOLUME

MAX

VIDEO

MIN

Volume dial (see page 58)

Video input/output jack (yellow) S-video output jack (yellow) (see page 29)

DVD Player - Left side

DC IN 9V

VIDEO

AUDIO

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

PHONES

AUDIO

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

PHONES

Headphones jack (green) (see page 28)

Audio input/output jack (white) (see page 29)

Optical digital output jack (white) (see page 32)

Battery guide (see page 35)

OFF

POWER ON

OFF

DC IN jack (see page 33)

Main power switch (see page 38)

General Guide

DVD Player - Front

Display panel movement range

180°

0°

1 INPUT/DVD (see page 41) 2 PLAY (û)/GUI button (see page 57/79) 3 SKIP (À) button (see page 62) 4 STOP (Ë) button (see page 58) 5 TITLE button (see page 77) 6 ENTER button (see page 42) 7\ (see page 42) 8" (see page 42) 9 BACKLIGHT HI/LOW/OFF button

(see page 82)

0 VIEW MODE button (see page 53) q SKIP (à) button (see page 62) w STILL/PAUSE (â) button (see page 61) e' (see page 42) r MENU (see page 78) t| (see page 42) y RETURN button* (see page 66)

* When in the Standby mode, pressing

this button restores full power.

Display panel release (see page 17)

LCD screen (see page 17)

Speakers

Disc compartment cover (see page 20)

Disc compartment

PUSH TO

ON/STANDBY

cover release button (see page 20)

Power/Standby lamp (see page 38)

INPUT/

BACKLIGHT HI/LOW/OFF

VIEW MODE

DVD

1 2

SKIP

PLAY/GUI

SKIP

STILL/PAUSE

STOP

TITLE MENU

OPEN

ENTER

RETURN

6 7

w e

Important!

• The range of movement for the display panel is 0° to 180°. Never try to force the display panel open past 180°. Doing so can seriously damage the display panel and DVD player.

General Guide

DVD Player - Bottom

Battery connectors

Anti-tip stand

Extending the anti-tip stand protects against the DVD player tipping backwards while the display panel is open.

Remote Control Unit

General Guide

6 7 8

0 q w

r t y

1234

BACKLIGHT

VIEW

OPERATE

HI/LOW/OFF

VIRTUAL

TITLE ENTER

SKIP PLAY

RESUME STOP

CLEAR MEMORY

SETUP

SUBTITLE

ON/OFF

SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO

MODE

DIGITAL

GAMMA

VIDEO

ADJUST

DIGITAL

S.PICTURE

RETURN

SKIP

STILL/PAUSE

PROGRAM

DIRECT

SLOWFWDREVDISPLAY

REPEAT

i o

p a

s d f g h j k l

;

1 OPERATE button (see page 39) 2 BACKLIGHT HI/LOW/OFF button

(see page 82)

3 VIEW MODE button (see page 53) 4 VIDEO ADJUST button

(see page 81)

5 VIRTUAL button (see page 76) 6 TITLE button (see page 77) 7 Cursor buttons ('"\|)

(see page 42)

8 MENU button (see page 78) 9 SKIP (À) button (see page 62) 0 RESUME button (see page 59) q DISPLAY button (see page 54) w REV (È) button (see page 60) e Number buttons (see page 63) r C (CLEAR) button (see page 63) t SETUP button (see page 42) y SUBTITLE ON/OFF button

(see page 75)

u SUBTITLE button (see page 75) i DIGITAL GAMMA button

(see page 70)

o DIGITAL S.PICTURE button

(see page 71)

p ENTER button (see page 42) a RETURN button (see page 66) s PLAY (û) button (see page 57) d SKIP (à) button (see page 62) f STOP (Ë) button (see page 58) g STILL/PAUSE (â) button

(see page 61)

h SLOW ( j FWD (è) button (see page 60) k REPEAT button (see page 64) l A-B button (see page 65) ; PROGRAM button (see page 66)

DIRECT button (see page 63) M (MEMORY) button (see page 67) ANGLE button (see page 74) AUDIO button (see page 72)

) button (see page 60)

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