Sherwood VD-4500 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

VD-4500

Progressive Scan

DVD Player

Introduction

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol 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 FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FCC INFORMATION(FOR U.S.A.)

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.

CAUTION : Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

Invisible laser radiation when the unit is open. Do not stare into beam.

CAUTION : USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER

THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

Safety Introduction

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. 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.

9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. 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, and 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.

11. 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 to 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.

12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). 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. Alternate Warnings – This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. this is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

13. 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, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.

15. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product form 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,

and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance -

this indicates a need for service.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Notes:

1. Item 12 is not required except for grounded or polarized product.

2. Item 14 and 16 are not required except for units provided with antenna terminals.

3. Item 14 complies with UL in U.S.A.

Precautions

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Units shipped to the U.S.A and Canada are designed for operation on 120V AC only.

Safety precaution with use of a polarized AC plug.

U.S.A

and

CANADA

CHINA,

EUROPE,

AUSTRALIA

and

other

countries

120V

220V

240V

However, some products may be supplied with a nonpolarized plug.

CAUTION ATTENTION

The available power supply voltage differs according to country or region. However, this unit is equipped with an Automatic Voltage Selector. The power supply voltage of the area where the unit will be used automatically meets the required voltage within the range of AC 100 - 240 V, without any manual voltage adjustment. To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection to earth. Improper extension cords are a major cause of fatalities. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective earthing of the power point, consult a qualified electrician.

: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot,

fully insert.

: Pour éviter chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de

la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’ au fond.

PRECAUTIONS

■ Moisture condensation Moisture may form on the lens in the following conditions.

• Immediately after a heater has been turned on.

• In a steamy or very humid room.

• When this unit is moved from a cold place 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 screen while you are watching a TV broadcast and this unit is left on. This is not a malfunction of this unit or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, turn off this unit.

■ Do not transport this unit with discs left in it.

■ Do not place on the component such as amplifier or receiver that generates heat.

If so, the temperature inside this unit rises and malfunction may occur.

Contents

Introduction / Safety Introduction / Precautions ............................................................................................. 2

Getting Started

Notes on Discs............................................................................................................................................... 6

Playable Discs / Notes on DVD Videos / About Video CDs / MP3/WMA/JPEG Compatibility / Care and Handling Discs / Differences in Disc Composition / Notes on Copyright

Facilities and Connections

Control Position and Names ......................................................................................................................... 9

Front Panel / Rear Panel / Display / Remote Controller

Preparing the Remote Controller ................................................................................................................. 12

Inserting the Batteries / Using the Remote Controller

System Connections.................................................................................................................................... 13

Before Making Any Connections / AV Cable & Sockets / Connecting to a TV / Connecting to A/V Amplifier or Receiver

Basic Operations

Turning on.................................................................................................................................................... 16

Connecting the POWER

Basic Playback............................................................................................................................................. 17

Starting Playback / Various Playback / Playing back MP3/WMA/JPEG / Rotating a Picture(JPEG Files Only) / Various Play Modes

Advanced Operations

Other Operations ......................................................................................................................................... 20

Locating a Specific Title / Chapter / Track / File by Entering the Numbers / Video CD / CD Program Playback / MP3 / WMA / JPEG Program Playback / Random Play / Repeat Play / A-B Repeat Play / Viewing Information

DVD Settings................................................................................................................................................ 26

Selecting a Playback Audio Setting / Changing the Subtitle Language / Changing the Camera Angle

Function Setup

Customizing the Function Settings............................................................................................................... 27

Progressive Setting / Setting Steps / General Setup / Audio Setup / Preferences

Others

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 32

Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 34

DVD Menu Language Code List ................................................................................................................. 35

Notes on Discs

Playable Discs

This DVD Player can playback the following discs.

This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD format, with MP3 audio files or with JPEG image files. However, there may be some discs that cannot be played back with this unit. The causes of this impossibility include incompletion of disc finalization and the recording characteristics of the recorder as well as the properties, damage or stain of the disc in use and stain or condensation on the pickup lens of this unit. For details, please refer to the instruction manual of the recorder.

• You cannot playback discs other than those listed above.

• This unit can play SVCDs, but some functions will not work.

• This unit can play DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs, but depending on the recording unit, the disc manufacturer, etc., playback sometimes may not be possible.

• This player cannot play back any of the following discs.

– DVD AUDIO discs – DVD-ROM discs – DVD-RAM discs – SACD discs – CD-ROM discs (Except MP3 and JPEG discs

[ISO 9660 level 1]) – VSD discs – CDV discs (Only the audio part can be reproduced.) – CD-G/CD-EG/CD-EXTRA discs (Only the audio can

be reproduced.) – Photo CD discs (Never attempt to play them.)

• This DVD receiver uses the PAL/NTSC color system, and cannot playback DVD videos recorded in any other color system (SECAM, etc.).

• Avoid using heart-shaped or octagonal discs. Playing irregularly shaped discs may damage the internal mechanism of the DVD receiver.

• Do not use discs that have residue from adhensive tape, rental discs that have peeling labels, or discs that have custom labels or stickers. Otherwise, you may not be able to eject the discs or the DVD receiver may become inoperative.

About playing copy-controlled CDs

Some audio CDs feature copy protection that doesn’t conform to the official CD standard. Since these are nonstandard discs, they may not play properly in the VD-4500.

Notes on DVD Videos

■

Region code

• DVD players and DVD Videos have their own Region Code numbers which are assigned to each country or area as shown below. DVD players are set to your Region Code number at the factory. As a result, if the region code number of this DVD player is different from that of the DVD Video, playback of the DVD Video will not be allowed by the DVD player.

Examples of playerble DVD Videos :

• In U. S. A • In Europe

Notes on Discs

About Video CDs

This DVD Player supports Video CDs equipped with the PBC(Version 2.0) function (PBC is the abbreviation for Playback Control). You can enjoy two playback variations depending on the type of disc.

• Video CD not equipped with PBC function

(Version 1.1)

Sound and movies can be played on this DVD Player in the same way as an audio CD.

• Video CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0) In addition to operation of a VIDEO CD not equipped with the PBC function, you can enjoy playback with interactive software and search function using the menu displayed on the TV screen (Menu Playback). Some of the functions described in this Instruction Manual may not work with some discs.

MP3/WMA/JPEG Compatibility

• This unit will play CD-R, and CD-RW discs containing files saved in the MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) or Windows Media Audio (WMA) format with a sampling rate of 32*, 44.1 or 48 kHz, and JPEG format. Incompatible files will not play. Disc may be ejected automatically or “NO DISC” will be displayed. * This unit will not play 32 kHz WMA files encoded at

20 kbps.

• Fixed bit rate MP3 files are recommended. Variable bit rate(VBR) MP3 files are playable, but playing times may not be shown correctly.

• This player is compatible with WMA data encoded using Windows Media Player version 8 (or less) or Windows Media Player for Windows XP.

• This player is not compatible with lossless encoding or variable bit rate (VBR) WMA files.

• WMA files encoded with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy protection will not play. Disc may be ejected automatically or “NO DISC” will be displayed.

• WMA/MP3/JPEG discs must be ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 com-pliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this player.

• Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your files. The disc must be finalized (i.e., the session must be closed) in order to play in this unit.

• This player only plays tracks that are named with the file extension .mp3, .MP3, .wma, .WMA, .jpg or .JPG.

• When naming MP3, WMA and JPEG files, add the corre-sponding file name extension (.mp3, .wma or .jpg). Files are played according to the file extension.

To prevent noise and malfunctions, do not use these extensions for other kinds of files.

• Folder and track names (excluding the file extension) are displayed.

• There are many different recording bit rates available to encode MP3 files. This unit was designed to be compatible with all of them. Audio encoded at 128 Kbps should sound close to standard audio CD quality. This player will play lower bit rate files, but please note that the sound quality becomes noticeably worse at lower bit rates.

• The DV-SP302 can play Exif format pictures supporting JPEG. It is capable of playing at the maximum resolution of 5120x3840 for the baseline format, 2048x1536 for the progressive JPEG format.

When saving files onto media

Ensure that the session is closed or finalized when data has been written on media. There are cases where media on which the session has not be closed or finalized will not be played back correctly with this equipment.

• There are cases where the folder names and file names will not be displayed correctly depending on the software used to save them.

• Do not store files or folders other than MP3, WMA or JPEG on media to be played back with this equipment.

• It is recommended that ten or less sessions are stored when recording MP3 files onto a media.

• In case of a multisession disc, some time may be required until playback begins.

• There are cases where playback is not possible when MP3/WMA/JPEG files (CD-ROM) and music CD information (CD-DA) are saved on the same media.

Notes on Discs

Care and Handling of Discs Differences in Disc Composition

• In handling a disc, hold it carefully with edges.

• Do not stick paper or write anything on the printed surface.

• Fingermarks and dust on the recorded surface should be carefully wiped off with a soft cloth. Wipe straight from the inside to the outside of the disc.

• Always keep the discs in their cases after use to protect them from dust and scratches.

■ DVD

All discs are divided up into smaller, more manageable sections so that you can find specific content more easily. DVDs are divided into one or more titles. Each title may be further divided into several chapters. Occasionally, a chapter may contain index points, effectively dividing the chapter up into several parts.

■ Video CD/CD

Video CDs and CDs are divided into a number of tracks. In rare cases, a track may contain a number of index points, effectively dividing the track up into several parts.

■ MP3/WMA/ JPEG

MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a compressed audio file format. JPEG is a format for saving image files, such as those containing digital photographs or illustrations. Tracks within folders are automatically numbered T_001, T_002, etc.

• Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and apparatus malfunction.

Notes:

• Because the temperature inside this unit is very high, in case of no further playback of disc, unload the disc to prevent the high temperature from deforming the disc.

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high humidity or high temperature for a long time.

• When loading or unloading a disc in the disc tray, always place it with the printed side up.

Notes on Copyright

• Please check the copyright laws in your country to record from DVD Video, CD and MP3 disc, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

• DVD Video is protected by the copyguard system.

• When you connect the unit to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates and the picture may not be played back correctly.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Control Position and Name

Front Panel

POWER button

Turns on the main power supply.

Disc tray

Toggle for standby and on.

Open/Close 5button

Press to open or close the disc tray.

STANDBY indicator

Lights in the standby mode.

Display

Play/Pause button

Begins to play disc (close disc tray first if it is open). Temporarily stops playback when a disc is playing. Press this button again for normal playback.

Rear Panel

DIGITAL OUTPUT COAXIAL jack

Use coaxial cable to connect your DVD Player to an AV component that features digital input capability. If the component has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality multichannel sound.

DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL jack

Use optical cable to connect your DVD Player to an AV component that features digital input capability. If the component has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality multichannel sound.

ANALOG OUTPUT jacks

Insert audio cables (left and rights) to these jacks on your DVD Player and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks (left and right) on your TV or receiver.

VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO jack

Connect a video cable to this jack and to the Video Input jack on your TV.

Stop button

Stops playing a disc. When disc is playing, if you press Stop and Play , the disc will start resume play. When Stop is pressed again during stop mode, the resume function is canceled.

Skip buttons

Allow you to move to the previous chapter or track / the next chapter or track on a disc.

VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO jack

If your TV has a S-Video jack, you can connect an S-Video cable to your TV and to your DVD Player for improved video quality. The S-Video cable only carries the video signal; remember to connect the left and right audio cables.

VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT (PR/CR, PB/CB, Y) jacks

If your TV has component inputs, you can connect a component video cable to your TV and to your DVD Player for ideal video quality. The component video cable only carries the video signal; remember to connect the left and right audio cables. If you connect a TV that is compatible with a Progressive scan signal, you can enjoy both Interlaced and Progressive scan.

Control Position and Name

Display

Disc indicators

Indicate the type of disc currently loaded.

Play/Pause indicators

Illuminate in play or pause mode.

PROGRESSIVE indicator

Illuminates when the DVD player is set to progressive mode.

PBC indicator

Illuminates when PBC is on for Video CD.

TITLE indicator

Illuminates to indicate the current title number.

CHAPTER indicator

Indicates display mode of the current chapter of DVD disc.

TRACK indicator

Indicates display mode of the current track number of Video CD or CD.

■ Display Examples

• During DVD-Video playback:

Notes

Some discs may not display chapter numbers.

• During Video CD playback:

Time indicator

Indicate playing time.

MEM. indicator

Illuminates during memory playback.

REPEAT indicator

Illuminates during repeat playback.

RESUME indicator

Illuminates when the player is ready for resume playback.

Parental Lock indicator

Illuminates in parental lock mode.

Multifunction indicator

Indicates operating status, messages, etc.

RANDOM indicator

Illuminates during random playback.

• During MP3/WMA audio playback:

Notes

Track number is consecutive.

• During JPEG image playback:

Note

Some discs may not display track numbers or elapsed time.

• During CD playback:

Note

The disc indicator does not light up for CDs that contain JPEG images.

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