Sharp DV-L88W User Manual

DV-L88W

Portable DVD Video Player

SHARP CORPORATION

Osaka, Japan

DV-L88W

OPERATION MANUAL

• This Operation Manual explains the operation for the above model which is available for two different areas listed below. Please make sure to carefully read the instructions for your particular area.

1. Southeast Asia: Region Number 3

2. Australia and New Zealand: Region Number 4

Printed in Japan

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OPERATION MANUAL

About This Manual

• All mentions of “the Player” refer to the DV-L88W Portable DVD Video Player.

• All mentions of “the Remote” refer to the remote control unit.

• The following table describes the icons used in this Operation Manual.

INFORMATION

GENERAL

SETTING UP

Icon Meaning

GENERAL INFORMATION

Quick Start Guide

Icon Meaning

OTHER INFORMATION

Tips and Hints for easier operation

SETTING UP procedure

BASIC OPERATIONS

Functions for DVD

Functions for VIDEO CD

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

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Functions for Audio CD

Important!

Be sure to read this Operation Manual carefully before using the Player for the first time, and keep it on hand for future reference when you experience operational problems.

OPERATIONS

BASIC

FUNCTIONS

SPECIAL

INFORMATION

OTHER

Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 4

GENERAL

Disc Handling and Maintenance ................................................................................................. 9

INFORMATION

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

Accessories ................................................................................................................................ 12

Types of Discs that can be played on Your Player .................................................................. 13

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

Quick Start Guide ....................................................................................................................... 18

General Guide ............................................................................................................................ 25

Using Headphones .................................................................................................................... 29

SETTING UP

Connecting to External Equipment for Input .......................................................................... 30

Connecting a TV with External Terminals ................................................................................ 31

Connecting to Audio Equipment .............................................................................................. 32

Playing 2 channel audio ........................................................................................................ 32

Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS and MPEG audio ................................................. 34

Using the AC Adapter ................................................................................................................ 35

Using the Battery Pack .............................................................................................................. 36

To install a battery pack in the Player .................................................................................. 36

To charge the battery pack ................................................................................................... 37

BASIC

Battery Capacity Indicator ........................................................................................................ 40

Turning Power On and Off ......................................................................................................... 41

OPERATIONS

Using the Remote Control ......................................................................................................... 43

Installing the battery in the Remote ...................................................................................... 43

Operating range of the Remote ............................................................................................ 43

Switching Operation Buttons to Select/Enter Buttons ........................................................... 45

Screen type and button functions ......................................................................................... 45

Operation Modes ........................................................................................................................ 47

Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 48

Initial setup (OSD LANGUAGE SETUP)............................................................................... 48

SPECIAL

TV MODE SETUP setting ..................................................................................................... 49

PARENTAL SETUP setting ................................................................................................... 51

FUNCTIONS

AUDIO SETUP setting .......................................................................................................... 56

DISC LANGUAGE setting ..................................................................................................... 60

OSD LANGUAGE SETUP setting......................................................................................... 63

Screen Size Setting .................................................................................................................... 64

Changing the Display Mode ...................................................................................................... 66

To change the display mode ................................................................................................. 66

DVD mode operation indicators ............................................................................................ 67

BASIC OPERATIONS

OTHER

Playing a Disc ............................................................................................................................. 68

INFORMATION

To play a disc ........................................................................................................................ 68

To adjust the volume level ..................................................................................................... 70

To stop disc play ................................................................................................................... 70

To turn off the LCD display ................................................................................................... 70

SETTING UP

Contents

Playing MP3 Discs ..................................................................................................................... 71

Other Disc Play Features .......................................................................................................... 73

Chapter skip ......................................................................................................................... 73

Track skip .............................................................................................................................. 73

To resume disc play after stopping ....................................................................................... 74

Slow-motion play .................................................................................................................. 75

Still (Pause) and Frame advance .......................................................................................... 75

Fast forward/Fast reverse ..................................................................................................... 76

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Using the Function Control ....................................................................................................... 77

About the Function control screen ........................................................................................ 77

Direct title/track skip ...................................................................................................... 79

Direct chapter skip ......................................................................................................... 80

Direct time skip .............................................................................................................. 81

Subtitle language setting ............................................................................................... 82

Angle setting .................................................................................................................. 83

Audio setting .................................................................................................................. 84

VIRTUAL DOLBY (QSURROUND) setting .................................................................... 85

DIGITAL GAMMA setting ............................................................................................... 87

DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE setting ............................................................................... 88

Zoom Function ........................................................................................................................... 89

Repeat Playback ........................................................................................................................ 90

Chapter repeat .............................................................................................................. 90

Title repeat ....................................................................................................................90

Track/Disc repeat ........................................................................................................... 91

A-B repeat ..................................................................................................................... 91

Programmed Playback .............................................................................................................. 92

Title programmed playback ........................................................................................... 92

Chapter programmed playback ..................................................................................... 94

Track programmed playback ......................................................................................... 96

Selecting Titles from the Title Menu ......................................................................................... 98

Setting Play Parameters Using the Disc Menu........................................................................ 99

Adjusting Display ..................................................................................................................... 100

To adjust display colours ..................................................................................................... 100

Viewing Images from an External Equipment ....................................................................... 101

INFORMATION

GENERAL

SETTING UP

OPERATIONS

BASIC

FUNCTIONS

SPECIAL

OTHER INFORMATION

References ................................................................................................................................ 102

Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 102

AC Adapter ......................................................................................................................... 104

Care .................................................................................................................................... 104

Battery Pack (Optional Accessory) ..................................................................................... 104

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 106

Error Indicators and Warnings ................................................................................................ 110

Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 111

Glossary .................................................................................................................................... 113

INFORMATION

OTHER

SAFETY INFORMATION

Note:

This Player can be used only where the power supply is AC 110V-240V,

GENERAL

50/60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.

INFORMATION

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 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 PLAYER 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

SAFETY INFORMATION

• This Player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

• “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT” label is located at the bottom of the

Player.

• The laser caution labels are located at the bottom of the Player and printed in the disc compartment.

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

DO NOT DEFEAT THESE INTERLOCKS.

CAUTION

WARNING

SAFETY INFORMATION

Power Cord Protection

To avoid any malfunctions of the Player, and to protect against electric

GENERAL

shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following.

INFORMATION

• 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

• Do not place your Player in closed spaces or do not cover it to prevent excessive temperatures inside the unit.

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

• Keep the Player away from strong magnetic objects.

• Do not insert or drop anything into the Player through the gaps as this

could cause serious damage, possibly resulting in fire.

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

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

Nonuse Periods

When the Player is not being used, turn it off. When left unused for a long period of time, the Player 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 Player in a horizontal position, and do not place anything heavy on it.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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 Player is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warm

one. If moisture forms inside this Player, 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 Player is left on. This is not a malfunction of the Player or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, turn off the Player.

Service

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

For Southeast Asia

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.

For Australia and New Zealand

Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying such material without permission of the relevant licensee(s) or owner(s) of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or implied as giving that authority.

Copy Protection

This 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.

INFORMATION

GENERAL

SAFETY INFORMATION

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.

GENERAL

INFORMATION

This Player 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 Player 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

INFORMATION

GENERAL

• 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

Features

This Player can play back DVD video discs, VIDEO CDs and Audio CDs.

GENERAL

INFORMATION

• CD-R/CD-RW recorded in MP3 file format can also be played.

8" LCD Screen and Stereo Speakers

• A big 8" LCD screen and built-in stereo speakers provide exciting DVD

viewing, even without connecting to a TV.

2-Way Power Supply

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

indoor play, or the battery pack (optional accessory) for outdoor play.

Compact, Lightweight Design

• Your 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.

• VIRTUAL DOLBY (*

speakers.

QSURROUND) ensures richer sound from two built-in

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

• An optical digital output jack (which doubles as the phones jack) can be

used to output a stream of * audio and MPEG audio. Connecting a Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG Audio 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 VCR or camcorder to

your Player. Or you can use these jacks to connect to a TV for big-screen viewing.

Dolby Digital 5.1 channel audio, *3DTS digital

Features

*1QSURROUNDTM is a trademark of QSound Labs, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the

double-D symbol(

) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential

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

Inc.

INFORMATION

GENERAL

Accessories

■ Supplied Accessories

GENERAL

Remote control unit

INFORMATION

OPERATE

CR2025 type lithium battery for the Remote unit

INPUT

/DVD

TITLE

FUNCTION

SETUP

VIDEO ADJ.

ZOOM

PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE

DVD VIDEO PLAYER

ENTER

–

VOLUME

SHIFT

RETURN

LCD ON/OFF

AC Adapter

Earphones

Video/Audio cable

AC Cord

For Hong Kong

Only supplied with the model for Hong Kong

AC Cord

For other Southeast Asia

Only supplied with the model for other Southeast Asia

AC CordOperation Manual

For Australia and New Zealand

Only supplied with the model for Australia and New Zealand

■ Optional Accessories

Lithium ion battery pack (BT-L300S)

Types of Discs that Can Be Played on Your Player

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

INFORMATION

GENERAL

DVD [8cm (3") disc/ 12cm (5") disc]

VIDEO CD [8cm (3") disc/ 12cm (5") disc]

Audio CD [8cm (3") disc/ 12cm (5") disc]

CD-R/CD-RW [8cm (3") disc/ 12cm (5") disc]

* Depending on the recording, some CD-Rs can be played back and some

cannot.

• 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 Player, you will not be able to play the disc.

• Supports until version 2.0.

• Discs recorded in MP3 file format or Audio format.

1 2 (See page 16.)

2 (See page 16.)

The region number for this Player is

Sample disc display:

As for the list of the region number 3 countries and the world map for all region numbers, refer to pages 113 and 114.

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

Disc playable in all regions

213 546

ALL

Types of Discs that Can Be Played on Your Player

GENERAL

The region number for

INFORMATION

this Player is

Sample disc display:

As for the list of the region number 4 countries and the world map for all region numbers, refer to pages 113 and 114.

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

Disc playable in all regions

213 546

Discs that Cannot be Played

The following types of discs cannot be played back on this Player. In many cases, attempting to play back such discs may result in malfunction and/or damage to this Player.

• Illegally produced, or “pirated”, discs

• Photo CD, DVD-Audio, SACD, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, S-VCD/CVD, or any other disc with marks other than those displayed above

• Discs with unusual shapes (for example, heart-shaped or hexagonal)

• DVDs with region codes other than region number 3, such as discs intended for use in the U.S.A. (region 1) or China (region 6)

ALL

In addition to the above, when a disc is scratched, soiled, or marked with fingerprints, this Player may determine that the disc cannot be played, and display guidelines on page 9, and then try to load the disc again. While a disc is playing, minor 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.

on the screen. When this occurs, clean the disc referring to the

Types of Discs that Can Be Played on Your Player

Discs that Cannot be Played

The following types of discs cannot be played back on this Player. In many cases, attempting to play back such discs may result in malfunction and/or damage to this Player.

• Illegally produced, or “pirated”, discs

• Photo CD, DVD-Audio, SACD, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, S-VCD/CVD, or any other disc with marks other than those displayed above

• Discs with unusual shapes (for example, heart-shaped or hexagonal)

• DVDs with region codes other than region number 4, such as discs intended for use in the U.S.A. (region 1) or China (region 6)

on the screen. When this occurs, clean the disc referring to the

Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available

In the cases listed below, the or indicator may appear on the TV screen, which indicates that the function or operation is not available.

• When you intend to perform the function or operation on which the manufacturer restriction is imposed: The specific functions on some DVDs and VIDEO CDs are determined by the disc manufacturer. As this Player plays disc data in accordance with the guidelines of the disc manufacturer, some functions may not be available on some discs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the disc.

• When you intend to perform the functions or operations prohibited for the current disc: The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc. Some disc functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this Operation Manual. In this event, follow the instructions given on the screen.

INFORMATION

GENERAL

Types of Discs that Can Be Played on Your Player

Icons Used on DVD Discs

GENERAL

Sample Icons

INFORMATION

1. English

2. Chinese

1. English

2. Chinese

16:9

213 546

Number of recorded audio tracks

Type of subtitles recorded

Screen aspect ratio recorded

Disc with multiple camera angles

Region code indicator (see pages 13 and 14)

• This Player supports 2-channel (L/R) audio and 5.1ch (Multi-channel) MPEG Audio 1/2 (only when the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack is used for connection). It does not support 7.1 channel MPEG Audio Version 2.0.

• When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played, but the graphic images will not be shown.

Title, chapter and track

• 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 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

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

Discs recorded by PAL system, Discs recorded

PAL signal Modified PAL signal NTSC signal

(

)

by NTSC system and Type of TV connection

• The Player can play back discs recorded by NTSC using the modified PAL system, such as Video CD, DVD-region 3, but cannot play back discs for the use in U.S.A. (region No. 1).

• Region numbers cannot be changed in this system.

• This Player also has a built-in system converter which makes it possible to

view discs (Video CD, DVD-region 3) recorded by the NTSC system using a PAL TV. (See “NTSC disc playback on a PAL TV” below.)

• The Player can play back discs recorded by NTSC using the modified PAL system, such as Video CD, DVD-region 4, but cannot play back discs for the use in U.S.A. (region No. 1).

• Region numbers cannot be changed in this system.

• This Player also has a built-in system converter which makes it possible to

view discs (Video CD, DVD-region 4) recorded by the NTSC system using a PAL TV. (See “NTSC disc playback on a PAL TV” below.)

INFORMATION

GENERAL

DVD Disc

Video CD Disc

PAL

NTSC

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

Signal is converted from NTSC system type to modified PAL system type.

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 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

Multi System TV

Quick Start Guide

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

GENERAL

INFORMATION

• Connections and initial settings ... on pages 30 to 67

• To play a disc ............................... on pages 68 to 100

• To view images from a VCR or

other external equipment ............. on page 101

1 Install the battery in the Remote.

Correctly load a lithium battery into the Remote that comes with the Player.

1 Holding the release tab to the

left, slide the battery holder from the Remote with your fingernail catching the slit.

2 Place a lithium battery into the

battery holder and slide the battery holder back into place.

• Make sure the ± side of the battery is facing in the same direction as the ± mark on the battery holder. The remote control will not operate correctly if you insert the battery upside-down.

slit

Release tab

Quick Start Guide

2 Connect the AC adapter to the Player.

1 Plug the AC cord into the power socket of the AC adapter (1). 2 Plug the DC output plug into the DC IN jack of the Player (2). 3 Plug the other end of the AC cord into a household power outlet (3).

AC Adapter (supplied)

Power socket

AC cord

(supplied)

For Hong Kong

To power socket

DC cord

Indicator lamp

DC IN jack

OPERATE switch

INFORMATION

GENERAL

For other Southeast Asia

• The AC adapter needs time to initialize whenever you plug it into a power outlet. Wait for about three seconds after plugging it in to turn on the Player.

For Australia and New Zealand

3 Open the display panel and turn on the Player.

1 Open the display panel.

• The display panel lock is released.

2 Slide the OPERATE switch to “ON” to turn on the Player (see the

illustration in 2 ).

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

GENERAL

INFORMATION

the Player.

Supported Disc Types

Disc Type

Disc Contents

Disc Size

DVD Video Disc

For Southeast Asia

Region Numbers:

NTSC/PAL system DVD discs that conform to the region numbers noted above (see pages 13, 14)

213

546

213

546

ALL

Audio and video (movies)

For Australia and New Zealand

12cm (5") / 8cm (3")

VIDEO CD

/PAL system

NTSC VIDEO CDs

Audio CD

CD-R/CD-RW

Discs recorded in MP3 file format or Audio format

Audio and video (movies)

Audio

12cm (5") / 8cm (3")

12cm (5") / 8cm (3") (single)

12cm (5") / 8cm (3")

5 Set the OSD language.

The factory default setting of the OSD (On Screen Display) language is set to “ENGLISH”.

• Refer to page 48 to change the OSD language.

Quick Start Guide

6 Load the disc and start play.

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

To load a disc into the Player

1 Press îOPEN to open the disc compartment cover.

• The disc compartment cover moves within a range of 0 to 60 degrees. Never try to force the cover to move outside this range. Doing so can damage the cover.

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.

INFORMATION

GENERAL

• 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 remove the disc from the

Player

and take the proper corrective action.

. If the above indicator appears,

Quick Start Guide

GENERAL

INFORMATION

INPUT

/DVD

OPERATE

TITLE

FUNCTION

SETUP

VIDEO ADJ.

ZOOM

PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE

DVD VIDEO PLAYER

–

ENTER

VOLUME

SHIFT

LCD ON/OFF

RETURN

To play a disc

1 Press INPUT/DVD to select “DVD”.

• The Startup screen appears after a few moments.

• For information about how to turn on power and load a disc, see page 19 and 21 respectively.

2 Press û (PLAY).

• This starts play of the disc.

1/5

1/3‰ DVD

‰‰:‰1:23

Information display is enabled only when the display is turned on (see page 66).

Startup screen

To adjust the volume level

Use –VOLUME and VOLUME+ to adjust the volume level. You can adjust volume level within a range of 0 to 20.

1‰

INPUT

/DVD

OPERATE

TITLE

FUNCTION

SETUP

VIDEO ADJ.

ZOOM

PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE

–

ENTER

VOLUME

SHIFT

RETURN

Quick Start Guide

INFORMATION

GENERAL

DVD VIDEO PLAYER

LCD ON/OFF

Disc play operations

To use chapter (track) skip

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

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

•

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

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

1/5

2/3‰ DVD

‰‰:13:45

Information display is enabled only when the display is turned on (see page 66).

• 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.

Quick Start Guide

To fast forward and fast reverse

GENERAL

1 While a disc is playing, press

INFORMATION

or È(REV).

• è (FWD) starts fast forward.

• È (REV) starts fast reverse.

(FWD)

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2 To stop a fast forward or fast reverse operation, press û (PLAY).

• This returns to normal play.

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

• Holding down the Player’s à (SKIP) or À (SKIP) for about two seconds also performs the search operation.

To stop disc play

1 Press Ë (STOP).

To remove the disc from the Player

1 Press îOPEN to 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 Player can lead to malfunction.

General Guide

Player - Right side

Numbers in refer to the main pages in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained.

INFORMATION

GENERAL

S-VIDEO input/output

jack

VIDEO input/output jack (yellow) Only PAL signal can be input. (NTSC signal cannot be input.)

AUDIO (L)

input/output jack (white)

AUDIO (R)

input/output jack (red)

Player - Rear

30, 31

31, 32

DC IN jack

OPERATE switch

33, 34

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)/ PHONES jack

Player - Front

GENERAL

INFORMATION

180°

General Guide

Display panel

angle range: 0°-180°

0°

Numbers in refer to the main pages in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained.

LCD screen

Speakers

Disc compartment

cover

48, 77, 100

SETUP/ADJ.

INPUT/DVD

Cursor buttons

('"\

ENTER

RETURN

37, 41

Ë (STOP)

û (PLAY)

Indicator lamp

À / à (SKIP)

â (STILL/PAUSE)

VOLUME –/

î OPEN

General Guide

Important!

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

• The range of movement for the disc compartment cover is 0° to 60°. Never try to force it open past 60°. Doing so can seriously damage the disc compartment cover and Player.

Player - Bottom

Battery pack compartment (inside)

“ RELEASE” tab

INFORMATION

GENERAL

Battery pack compartment cover

General Guide

Remote Control Unit

GENERAL

INFORMATION

INPUT/DVD

OPERATE

FUNCTION

TITLE

VIDEO ADJ.

SETUP

(F.ADV)

(SLOW)

ZOOM

PROGRAM

(REPEAT)

100

Numbers in refer to the main pages in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained.

Select/Enter Mode

• The operation buttons have the following Select/Enter functions when Setup screen, Function control screen or another type of setting screen is on the display.

ENTER

OPERATE

INPUT

/DVD

–

VOLUME

TITLE

FUNCTION

ENTER

SHIFT

SETUP

VIDEO ADJ.

RETURN

ZOOM

PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE

LCD ON/OFF

DVD VIDEO PLAYER

VOLUME

–

VOLUME

SHIFT

â (STILL/ PAUSE)

à (SKIP)

û (PLAY)

Ë (STOP)

À (SKIP)

RETURN

è (FWD)

VIEW MODE

LCD ON/OFF

È (REV)

DISPLAY

Using Headphones

You can connect the earphones supplied with the Player or commercially available headphones with a stereo mini plug to the PHONES jack and listen to the audio output.

To use the supplied earphones

1 Connect the earphones supplied with the Player to the PHONES jack.

• The PHONES jack is a stereo mini jack.

PHONES

Important!

• Lower the volume level to minimum before you plug the supplied earphones or commercially available headphones.

INFORMATION

GENERAL

• Connecting the supplied earphones or commercially available headphones disables the Player’s speakers.

• The PHONES jack doubles as the optical digital output jack.

2 Use – VOLUME and VOLUME + to adjust the volume level.

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