Silvercrest KH 6523 Operating instructions

DVD PLAYER

KH 6523

DVD Player

Operating instructions

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ID-Nr.: KH6523 - 11/09-V2

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INDEX PAGE

1. Technical Data 2

2. Intended use 2

3. Package contents 2

4. Operating components 2

5. Setting up of the DVD player 3

6. Safety instructions 3

7. Remote control 4

7.1 Inserting the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

7.2 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

7.3 Replacing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

8. Connecting the DVD player to a television 4

8.1 Connecting to a television via ScartCable/RGB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

8.2 Connecting to a television via S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

8.3 Connection to a television via video input (Composite Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

8.4 Connecting via component signal (YPbPr/YUV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

8.5 Connecting to a television via HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

9. Connecting audio components to the DVD player 6

9.1 Requirements for the connection of a HiFi system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

9.2 Connecting digital audio components via digital cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

9.3 Connecting audio components via an analogue cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

9.4 Connecting the headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

10. OSD menu settings 8

10.1 Using the OSD Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

10.2 Setup menu GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

10.3 Setup menu AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

10.4 Setup menu DOLBY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

10.5 Setup menu VIDEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

10.6 Setup menu PREFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

11. Initial operation of the DVD player 12

11.1 Switching the DVD player on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

11.2 Inserting the DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

12. Playing back DVDs, VCDs or S-VCDs 12

12.1 Features during playback of a DVD, VCD or S-VCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

13. Playback of JPEG-Photo CD/WMA/MP3/MPEG4 17

14. Cleaning of the DVD player 18

15. Disposal 18

16. Troubleshooting 18

17. Glossary / Key Word Index 19

18. Warranty and Service 21

19. Importer 21

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the device for the first time and preserve this manual for later reference.

Pass this manual on to whoever might acquire the device at a future date.

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DVD PLAYER KH6523

2. Intended use

This documentation is copyright protected. Any duplication and/or reproduction, wholly or partially including extracts as well as the reproducing of illustrations also in modified form is only permitted with written agreement from the manufacturer.

1. Technical Data

This device conforms regarding compliance to the basic requirements and other relevent provisions of the low-voltage directive 2006/96/EC, the EMV directive 2004/108/EC as well as the Ecological design directive 2009/125/EC (Ordinance 1275/2008) Supplement II, Number 1).

Power supply: AC 220 V - 240 V ~ 50 Hz Power consumption: 20 Watt Power consumption: Standby: < 1 W Protection class: II / TV standard: PAL/NTSC Operating temperature: +5 ~+40°C Humidity: 5 ~90% (no condensation) Measurements (L x W x H): 220 x 430 x 45 mm Weight : 1,6 kg approx. Laser class: 1

Video Output

Format: 4:3 / 16:9 Decoder: MPEG 2 D/A converter: 12 Bit

Audio Output

Decoder: MPEG Dolby Digital (AC-3)

DTS only possible with additional external decoder

D/A converter: 24 Bit / 96 kHz

Headphones output

Jackplug: 3,5 mm Maximum output voltage: approx. 25 mV

Playable mediums/formats

VIDEO: DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,

DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, VCD, S-VCD

Audio: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Audio-DVD, MP3, WMA,

OGG Vorbis Additional formats: AVI, MPEG 4, Xvid, JPEG (Foto-CD) Regional code: or

The Silvercrest KH 6523 DVD player is exclusively intended for the playback of CDs and DVDs in a closed room residential environment. The device is intended exclusively for private, non-commercial use. The device is intended for use as a home entertainment device. No liability/warranty will be accepted for damages that result from improper use of the device or from unauthorised reconstruction!

3. Package contents

- DVD Player

- Infrared remote control

- 2 Batteries for remote control, type AAA/ (Micro cells)

- RGB Scart cable

- HDMI cable

- Operating manual

4. Operating components

A. DVD player front panel

Disc tray

Display (with standby LED (green) and IR sensor for remote control)

OPEN/CLOSE button

PLAY/PAUSE button

STOP  button

STANDBY button

Headphones output for 3,5 mm jackplug

B. DVD player rear panel

Power cable

POWER switch

VIDEO: Composite video output

Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr: Component video outputs

SCART: Scart/RGB output

FL/FR: Output for front, left and right audio channels

SL/SR: Output for rear, left and right audio channels

SW: Output for bass audio channel

CEN: Output for centre audio channel

COAXIAL: Coaxial audio output

AUDIO L/R: Left and right audio outputs

HDMI: HDMI output

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OPTICAL: optical digital audio output

S-VIDEO: S-Video output

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C. Remote control

OPEN/CLOSE : Open/Close the disc tray

Number buttons

DISPLAY: Superimpose disc information

DIMMER: Adjust the display brightness

V-MODE: Set the video output

STOP: Stop playback

PLAY/PAUSE : Start/Suspend playback

SKIP FWD

VOL +/- : Raise/lower the sound level

FAST FWD: Fast search forward

SUBTITLE: Set the subtitle

ENTER: Confirm input

Control buttons 

MENU: Access disc menu

SLOW: Slow motion function

RETURN: Set the playback mode

ZOOM: Set the image enlargement

PROG: Access the programme function

Battery compartment (on the rear panel)

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PBC: PBC function activate/deactivate (VCD, SVCD only)

A-B: Repeat sequence

STEP: Individual frame playback

L/R/ST: Set the audio channel

AUDIO: Set the audio language

TITLE: Access the title menu

FAST RWD: Fast search backwards

SKIP BWD

MUTE : Switch the sound on/off

REPEAT: Set the repeat function

ANGLE: Change the camera perspective

SETUP: Access the OSD menu

GOTO:Access titles, chapters and time direct select menus

STANDBY : Switch the device to standby mode

Chapter skip forwards

: Chapter skip backwards

6. Safety instructions

• This device is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with restricted physical, physiological or intellectual abilities or deficiences in experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or receive from this person instruction in how the device is to be used.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.

• To avoid unintentionally switching on the device pull the power cord from the mains supply after use and before cleaning.

• Check the device and all parts for visible damages. The safety concept can work only if the device is in a faultless condition.

• The power plug must always be easily accessible, so that the device can be quickly disconnected from the mains in the event of an emergency.

Risk of electrical shocks!

• Connect the device only to correctly installed and earthed mains sockets. Ensure that the rating of the local power supply tallies completely with the details given on the rating plate of the device.

• Arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables to be replaced at once by qualified technicians or our Customer Service Department.

• Arrange for customer service to repair or replace connecting cables and/or devices that are not functioning properly or have been damaged.

• Never immerse the device in water. Wipe it only with a slightly damp cloth.

• Do not expose the device to rain and never use it in a humid or wet environment.

• Ensure that the power cable never becomes wet during operation.

• You must not open the housing or repair the device yourself. Should you do so, device safety can no longer be assured and the warranty will become void.

• Protect the device against drip and spray water. Do not place any water-filled vessels (e.g. flower vases) on the device.

5. Setting up of the DVD player

1. Carefully remove the DVD player and the supplied accessories from

the packing.

2. Remove the protective foil from the display.

3. Place the DVD player on a flat, even and firm base. Do not subject the

device to any external heat or moisture source. Make sure that the device has sufficient ventilation on all sides. Do not place any television directly on top of the DVD player.

Attention!

Do not plug the DVD player into an electrical outlet at this time. Wait until you have connected the DVD player to a television set.

In the event that you wish to change the type of video or audio connection you must first pull the power plug from the power socket! Otherwise the DVD player and possibly equipment connected to it could become irreparably damaged through voltage peak strikes!

Risk of fire!

• Do not use the device in the vicinity of hot surfaces.

• Do not locate the device in places exposed to direct sunlight. If you do, it may overheat and become irreparably damaged.

• Do not leave the device unattended when in use.

• Never cover the ventilation slots of the device while it is being used.

• Do not place any open sources of fire, like candles, on the device.

Injury hazard!

• Keep children away from the connecting cable and the device. Children frequently underestimate the dangers of electrical equipment.

• Ensure that the device stands with a safe and secure positioning.

• Do not operate the device if it has sustained a fall or is damaged. Arrange for the device to be checked and/or repaired by qualified technicians.

• Batteries/ battery cells are potentially fatal if swallowed. Store batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery is swallowed medical assistance must be sought immediately.

• Also, store the packaging foils well away from children. There is a risk of suffocation.

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Danger! Laser radiation!

This device is fitted with a „Class 1 Laser“.

• Never open the device.

• Never attempt to repair the device.

• There is invisible laser radiation inside the device. Do not expose yourself to the laser beam.

Note:

Some aggressive furniture finishes can have a destructive influence on the device's rubber feet. If necessary, place the device on a nonslip pad.

Thunderstorms!

Equipment connected to a power supply can be damaged during a thunderstorm. You should therefore always pull the power plug from the power socket when there is a storm.

Notice regarding electrical power surges (EFT / electrical fast transient) and electrostatic discharges:

In the case of malfunction due to an electrical fast transient (power surge) and/or electrostatic discharge, the device must be returned to default settings in order to re-establish normal operation. The power supply may have to be disconnected and then reconnected. The batteries (if present) must be removed and then reinserted.

Notice regarding disconnection from mains-power

The POWER switch does not completely disconnect the device from the power network. Additionally, the device consumes power when in standby-mode. To completely disconnect the device from mains-power, the power plug MUST be removed from the wall socket.

Information regarding the handling of batteries

The remote control is operated by batteries. For the safe handling of batteries please observe the following safety information:

Danger exists from uses other than those intended!

• Do not throw the batteries into a fire.

• Do not short circuit the batteries.

• Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.

• Regularly check the condition of the battery. Leaking battery acid can cause permanent damage to the device. When handling a damaged or leaking battery special care should be taken. Danger from acid burns! Wear protective gloves.

• Clean the battery compartment and the battery contacts with a dry cloth.

• Store batteries out of reach of children. When swallowed seek immediate medical attention.

• Remove the batteries from the device if you do not intend to use the device for an extended period of time.

• Never open batteries, never solder or weld batteries. The risk of explosions and injuries exists!

7. Remote control

7.1 Inserting the batteries

1. Open the battery compartment on the rear of the remote control.

2. Place the two supplied batteries type AAA (micro cells) into the battery

compartment. Make sure that the batteries are inserted in accordance with the correct polarity.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

7.2 Using the remote control

In order to guarantee faultless operation when using the remote control…

• Always point the remote control, during use, directely at the DVD player

• Make sure that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the DVD player that will hinder reception.

• When using the remote control place yourself not more than 5 metres from the DVD player

otherwise interferences can occur during operation of the DVD player functions with the remote control.

7.3 Replacing the batteries

If the operation of the DVD player via the remote control does not function properly or does not function at all the batteries must be replaced

• Always renew all batteries in order to return the remote control to its full performance ability.

8. Connecting the DVD player to a television

After setting up the DVD player, you can now connect it to a television. The DVD player can be connected to televisions which operate with the PAL and NTSC standards. If you want to use the DVD player on a television with the NTSC standard you must change the video setting in the DVD players "OSD menu". There PAL is set as the television standard at the factory. Depending on the televisions equipment there are different methods of connecting the DVD player to it, these are explained as follows.

Attention!

No liability/warranty will be considered for damage to the DVD player caused by the effects of moisture, water penetration or overheating!

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8.1 Connecting to a television via ScartCable/RGB

Note:

Connecting the DVD player to a television with a Scart cable via the RGB input offers a high quality connection. Select this connection variation in the case of televisions equipped with an RGB input. If you are not sure if the television is equipped with an RGB input then you can check this by consulting the television's instruction manual.

• For playback select the matching channel on your television Check with the television's instruction manual on how you can set the AV channel.

• In the OSD menu select the menu option VIDEO/VIDEO OUTPUT/OFF .

The menu option VIDEO OUTPUT is only selectable when the HDMI output is deactivated. On this subject see also chapter 10 "Settings in the OSD menu".

8.3 Connection to a television via video input

(Composite Video)

For this connection variant the television must be equipped with Audio/Video cinch sockets (Composite Video). In order to connect the DVD player to a television via Composite Video you will need

• an audio/video RCA cinch cable (not supplied)

• Connect the jack inscribed with using the supplied Scart cable.

• For playback select the matching channel on your television Check with the television's instruction manual on how you can set the AV channel.

• In the OSD menu select under the VIDEO/VIDEO OUTPUT/RGB or OFF menus.

The menu option VIDEO OUTPUT is only selectable when the HDMI output is deactivated. On this subject see also chapter 10 "Settings in the OSD menu".

SCART to a television Scart socket by

8.2 Connecting to a television via S-Video

Note:

For this type of connection the television must have available an S-VIdeo input and two audio "IN" cinch sockets. If you are not sure if the television is equipped with S-Video and/or cinch sockets you can check this by consulting the television's instruction manual.

For this connection variant you will need:

• an audio cinch cable (not supplied)

• an S-video cable (not supplied) These can be obtained from your dealer.

To connect the DVD player to a television via S-video:

• Connect the yellow marked video socket with the yellow the television.

• Connect the audio output sockets DVD player to the corresponding audio inputs on the television. Make sure that the colour markings yellow, red and white correspond.

• For playback select the matching channel on your television Check with the television's instruction manual on how you can set the AV channel.

• In the OSD menu select the menu option VIDEO/VIDEO OUTPUT/OFF.

The menu option VIDEO OUTPUT is only selectable when the HDMI output is deactivated. On this subject see also chapter 10 "Settings in the OSD menu".

AUDIO L/R on the rear panel of the

VIDEO socket on

8.4 Connecting via component signal (YPbPr/YUV)

This connection variant is only possible with very high grade televisions, LCD/Plasma screens or Video projectors. Check with the instruction manual of the corresponding playback device to see if this connections variant is available. It is possible that additional playback device settings may have to be implemented. The so called "Component signal" is put out via the YPbPr socket of the DVD player. Component signals are available in the form of the so called "YUV" signal (Half image) as well as in the form of the so called "YPbPr" signal (Full image/Progressive scan).

• Connect the jack inscribed with S-VIDEO to a television S-Video socket

using an S-Video cable.

• Connect the audio output sockets player via an audio cinch cable to the corresponding audio inputs on the television. Make sure that the red and white colour markings correspond.

AUDIO L/R on the rear panel of the DVD

On this topic, please refer to Section 17. "Glossary / KeyWord Index".

The cable connections are the same in both cases; YPbPr-signal for Progressive Scan however can only be used if the television (or Video projector), to which you want to connect the DVD player, is capable of Progressive Scan. If you are not sure whether the television (or Video projector), to which you want to connect the DVD player is capable of Progressive Scan and has cinch sockets available then you can check this by consulting the television's (or Video projectors's) instruction manual.

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For both variations – "YPbPr" and "YUV"– you will need

• an audio cinch cable (not supplied)

• an YUV cable (not supplied) These can be obtained from your dealer.

On the rear panel of the DVD player you will find the connection sockets

Y, Pb/Cb and Pr/Cr.

Connecting the DVD player via component signal:

• Connect the sockets Y (green), Pb/Cb (blue) and Pr/Cr (red) with the corresponding sockets on the television.

• Connect the audio output sockets DVD player to the corresponding audio inputs on the television with an audio cinch cable.

Make sure that the red and white colour markings correspond.

• For playback select the matching channel on your television Check with the television's instruction manual on how you can set the AV channel.

• In the OSD menu select the menu option VIDEO/VIDEO OUTPUT/YUV.

AUDIO L/R on the rear panel of the

9. Connecting audio components to the DVD player

Besides sound playback of DVDs, VCDs/S-VCDs and audio and MP3-CDs via the speaker of the television, to which the DVD player is connected, sound can also be played back via external audio components such as a HiFi system, Dolby digital/DTS receiver or a surround sound system.

9.1 Requirements for the connection of a HiFi system

In order to enjoy a full sound experience when playing DVDs with the DVD player you can connect a HiFi system to the player. Before connecting check with the HiFi system's instruction manual to verify...

• if the HiFi system is suitable for connection to a DVD player.

• if the HiFi system is equipped with cinch sockets; if yes, you can connect

the HiFi system to the DVD player via cinch cables.

Connecting a HiFi system:

The menu option VIDEO OUTPUT is only selectable when the HDMI output is deactivated. On this subject see also chapter 10 "Settings in the OSD menu".

8.5 Connecting to a television via HDMI

This connection variant is only possible with very high grade televisions, LCD/Plasma screens or Video projectors Check with the instruction manual of the corresponding playback device to see if this connections variant is available. It is possible that additional playback device settings may have to be implemented. For this type of connection you will need the HDMI cable (supplied);

Connecting the DVD player via HDMI:

• Connect the audio output sockets AUDIO L/R on the rear panel of the DVD

player to the corresponding audio inputs on the HiFi system with an audio cinch cable. Make sure that the red and white colour markings correspond.

• Check with the instruction manual which settings on the HiFi system may

be necessary in order to reproduce sound via the HiFi system during the playback of a DVD, VCD/S-VCD, audio or MP3-CD from the DVD player.

Note:

For an optimal sound experience place your HiFi system's loud speakers to the left and to the right of the television, on which you connected the DVD player.

If you connected the DVD player to the television via a Scart cable the audio signal will be transmitted via the cinch cable to your HiFi system as well as via the Scart cable to the television. In this case, set the volume of the television to the lowest value.

• Connect the jack inscribed with "HDMI" using a HDMI cable to the corresponding socket on the television.

• For playback select the matching channel on your television Check with the television's instruction manual on how you can set the AV channel.

• In the OSD menu select the menu option VIDEO/HDMI Setup/ON.

On this subject see also chapter 10 "Settings in the OSD menu".

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9.2 Connecting digital audio components via digital cables

In order to enjoy sound playback throughout the room from correspondingly equipped DVDs (recognizable by the Dolby Digital or DTS logos), you can connect the DVD player to a digital audio component, for example, a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or a suitable surround sound system. The cables necessary for the following described connection variations can be obtained from your dealer. Firstly check with the digital component’s instruction manual to see if it allows for connection to the DVD player...

• via a coaxial cable

• or via an optical cable.

Note:

Make sure that no dirt can enter into the optical cable socket. This could cause signal interference. Always insert the protective plug into the socket if no optical cable is connected.

Connection via coaxial cable

To connect the DVD player to a digital audio component with a digital coaxial cable:

• Connect the digital audio component.

COAXIAL inscribed plug to the corresponding socket on the

Connecting via optical cable

To connect the DVD player to a digital audio component with an optical cable:

• Remove the protective plug from the panel of the DVD player and insert the optical cable plug.

• Insert the plug at the other end of the optical cable in the corresponding socket of the digital audio component.

OPTICAL inscribed socket on the rear

Note:

The optical cable is a glass fibre cable and must not be bent during installation. Otherwise the glass fibre contained in the cable could break and the cable would become unusable.

9.3 Connecting audio components via an analogue cable

If a digital input is not available on the audio component you can connect the DVD player to it via conventional analogue cinch cables.

To connect the DVD player with analogue cables:

• Plug a cinch cable into each of the sockets

FL (front left channel), FR (front right channel), SL (rear left channel), SR (rear right channel), CEN (front centre channel) and SW (Bass) on the rear panel of the DVD player.

• Insert the cinch cables into the corresponding analogue inputs of the audio component.

9.4 Connecting the headphones

The headphones output is located on the front panel of the DVD player.

• Plug the 3.5 mm headphones jackplug into the headphones output.

Attention!

Listening to music with headphones for long periods and at high volume levels can lead to hearing damage!

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10. OSD menu settings

All of the DVD player's settings can be made with the remote control via the so called "On Screen Display" menu ("OSD menu" for short). The OSD Menu will be superimposed on the television screen.

10.1 Using the OSD Menu

• To access the DVD players OSD menu press the SETUP button on the remote control. The OSD Menu with its menu options will appear on the television screen:

GENERAL AUDIO DOLBY VIDEO PREFERENCE

Note:

In these instructions the English OSD menu is described. At any time you can set the menu to your country's language as described in "GENERAL > OSD LANGUAGE".

GENERAL AUDIO DOLBY VIDEO PREFERENCE

TV DISPLAY

ANGLE MARK

OSD LANGUAGE

CLOSED CAPTIONS

SCREEN SAVER

LAST MEMORY

Before you use the DVD player for the first time for playback of DVDs, VCDs/S-VCDs or audio/MP3-CDs you must implement a few settings via the OSD Menu. These settings are dependent amongst others on...

• the language, in which you want the OSD menu to be displayed

• which TV standard corresponds to the television, to which you want to connect the DVD player

• Which image format your television can display

Administering settings via the OSD menu

• First insert the connector plug of the DVD player's power cord into a power socket.

• To switch the DVD player on activate the of the DVD player. If the DVD player is already switched on but is in standby mode, press the button switch the DVD player on. Standby mode is identified by the green LED in the display on the front panel of the device.

The device will check to see if a disc is inserted. The SilverCrest logo appears on the television screen:

ENG

OFF

POWER switch on the rear panel

STANDBY on the remote control to

TV DISPLAY

ANGLE MARK

OSD LANGUAGE

CLOSED CAPTIONS

SCREEN SAVER

LAST MEMORY

ENG

OFF

The following menu options can be selected: GENERAL, AUDIO, DOLBY, VIDEO and PREFERENCE.

• With the control buttons

 and the ENTER button you can carry

out all the settings in the menu.

• With the control buttons  you can select a menu by moving the yellow marking onto the corresponding menu symbol.

• With the control buttons  you select an input in a menu by moving the green bar over an input.

• With the control button you change an input in the sub menu and with the control button  you move back to the previous menu level.

• To confirm a selection press the

ENTER button.

All navigation possibilities in a current menu are displayed at the lower edge of the menu.

• To exit the OSD menu press the

SETUP button again.

10.2 Setup menu GENERAL

In this menu you can, for example, set the image presentation or the language of the OSD menu.

GENERAL AUDIO DOLBY VIDEO PREFERENCE

TV DISPLAY

ANGLE MARK

OSD LANGUAGE

CLOSED CAPTIONS

SCREEN SAVER

LAST MEMORY

ENG

OFF

If no disc is inserted the notification NO DISC appears on the television screen and in the display.

• Firstly please familiarize yourself with the OSD Menu's operation by means of the following brief introduction.

TV DISPLAY

Note:

The menu option TV DISPLAY is only selectable when the HDMI output is deactivated.

-4:3/PANSCAN Select this setting to display broadcasts in the usual 4:3

format on a 4:3 television set. Broadcasts in the 16:9 format will be displayed in full screen without the distracting bars although the side edges of the image will be trimmed.

-4:3/LETTERBOX Display of a film in 16:9 format on a traditional 4:3 format

television. The image is displayed with black bars on the lower and upper edges of the screen.

-16:9 This setting is recommended when using a wide screen

television in 16:9 format. An image in 4:3 format will be adapted horizontally to the image width.

-Wide Squeeze An image in 4:3 format will be presented with black bars

on the right and left edges.

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ANGLE MARK

-ON If scenes are recorded on a DVD in different perspectives

this will automatically be signified by a camera symbol displayed on the television screen. Press the on the remote control to display the various perspectives.

-OFF Deactivate function. No symbol appears on the television

screen.

ANGLE button

OSD LANGUAGE

Here you set the language, in which the OSD Menu will be shown on the display.

-3D SURROUND Select this setting to produce a virtual surround effect from

a stereo or multi channel sound.

-5.1 CH Select this setting to activate the analogue 5.1 outputs.

FRONT SPEAKER, CENTER SPEAKER, REAR SPEAKER and SUBWOOFER

In these menu inputs you can activate/deactivate the individual speaker types and set the size.

-Large Select this setting if the diameter of the speaker membrane

is greater than 12 cm.

-Small Select this setting for smaller speakers.

-OFF Deactivate sound output for these types of speakers

CLOSED CAPTIONS

-ON Select this setting if by every playback of a DVD the subtitle

(if present) is to be automatically displayed on the television screen.

-OFF Select this setting to manually activate the subtitle.

The subtitles can also be set, during playback, with the

SUBTITLE button.

SCREEN SAVER

-ON Screen saver activated. The screen saver will now switch

on when the playback is stopped and no activity takes place for several minutes.

-OFF Deactivate function.

LAST MEMORY

-ON Select this setting to playback a disc from the previously

halted position after removal and re-insertion.

-OFF Deactivate function. The disc playback starts back at the

begining after removing and then reinserting.

Note:

If the DVD player is turned off with the POWER switch the saved position will not be preserved.

10.3 Setup menu AUDIO

In this OSD menu you can, for example, carry out settings for the analogue as well as the digital audio outputs.

Note:

The menu input FRONT SPEAKER can not be deactivated since the sound output for the front speakers always remains switched on.

DIALOG In this menu input you can set the dialogue volume (0-20).

D.R.C. (Dynamic Range Control)

-ON Function activated

-OFF Function deactivated.

-AUTO Function (if available) is automatically activated

DIGITAL AUDIO

DIGITAL OUTPUT

In this menu input you can set the SPDIF output signal.

-SPDIF / OFF No digital audio signal is being put out at the sockets

COAXIAL or OPTICAL.

-SPDIF / RAW The crude data of the Dolby Digital sound is put out.

-SPDIF /PCM Select the setting PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) when there

is a connection to a digital amplifier/receiver. Your DVD player transmits, through the PCM signal, the same audio formats that are rendered on the disc. In addition an audio signal will be put out via the sockets

LPCM OUTPUT Select this input to set the sampling frequency for the

processing of the crude data.

-48K: Default setting.

-96K: Only for DVDs with the corresponding sampling frequency.

FL and FR.

GENERAL AUDIO DOLBY VIDEO PREFERENCE

ANALOG AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO

CHANNEL DELAY

EQUALIZER

3D PROCESSING

ANALOG AUDIO

DOWNMIX

If you use the analogue 5.1 output in this menu you can carry out the appropriate settings.

-LT/RT Only the left and right channels at the sockets

will put out signals.

-STEREO A stereo sound will be put out. Select this setting if you are

not using the analogue 5.1 outputs. The menu options CENTER SPEAKER and REAR SPEAKER are then not required and therefore inactive.

FL and FR

Note:

The LPCM OUTPUT function is only available if you have set the SPDIF audio output signal to PCM.

CHANNEL DELAY

Select this menu input to set the channel delay of the individual speakers. With optimal settings the sound reaches your ears simultaneously from all directions. With the control button  go to the graphics field beside the input. With the control buttons  or  select the speaker. With the control buttons  you increase/decrease the value in increments of 10 cm. The maximum setable deviation for the CENTER speaker is 170 cm. The maximum setable deviation for the SUBWOOFER and the rear speakers is 510 cm. Confirm your entry by pressing the

ENTER button.

Note:

The channel delay is determined by the front speakers therefore these are not selectable.

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EQUALIZER

-SOUND MODE Select this menu input if, when playing back sound, you

want to use one of the preset equalizer levels ROCK, POP, LIVE, DANCE, TECHNO, CLASSIC or SOFT. To deactivate this function select the input OFF.

-BASS BOOST Select the setting ON if you want to boost the playback of

the base tone. To deactivate this function select the input OFF.

-SUPER BASS Select the setting ON to use the super base sound effect.

In addition playback of the base tone will be boosted. To deactivate this function select the input OFF.

-TREBLE BOOST Select the setting ON if you want to boost playback of the

treble sounds. To deactivate this function select the input OFF.

3D PROCESSING

Select this menu input if you want to activate/deactivate the Pro Logic II process.

Note:

The menu option PRO LOGIC II can only be selected if the analogue

5.1 outputs are activated.

-PRO LOGIC II Select the setting ON if the process is to be activated all

the time. Select the setting AUTO if the process is only to be activated when Dolby Pro Logic II encoded content is located on the playback medium. To deactivate this function select the input OFF.

-MODE In this menu you can set the Pro Logic II

process mode. MUSIC: Sound is played back through the speakers

without delay.

MOVIE: Sound is played back with a delay of 10 ms

through the rear speakers.

PRO LOGIC: Earlier version of the DOLBY PRO LOGIC processes. AUTO: Automatic setting of the processes (depending on

the contents of the playback medium).

10.4 Setup menu DOLBY

In this OSD menu you can carry out settings for the Dolby-Digital output.

GENERAL AUDIO DOLBY VIDEO PREFERENCE

DUAL MONO

DYN AMIC

DUAL MONO Select this menu input to set the Dolby-Digital output to either

STEREO, L-MONO, R-MONO or MIX-MONO.

DYNAMIC Select this menu input to enable an optimal sound playback

with reduced volume. In the setting FULL the louder passages will be surpressed and the softer passages will be played back louder.

Note:

This function is only possible when using a digital audio component.

10.5 Setup menu VIDEO

In this menu you can, for example, carry out settings for the video output, resolution or colour.

GENERAL AUDIO DOLBY VIDEO PREFERENCE

VIDEO OUTPUT

RESOLUTION

COLOR SETTING

HDMI SETUP

Xvid SUBTITLE

OFF

ENG

Note:

The menu inputs PANORAMA, DIMENSION and CENTER WIDTH serve to fine tune the sound and are only available if you have set the process mode

MUSIC.

-PANORAMA Select the setting ON to activate this sound enhancement.

To deactivate this function select the input OFF.

-DIMENSION Select one of the settings SIZE -3 to SIZE 3 to activate this

sound enhancement.

-CENTER WIDTH Select one of the settings LEVEL 0-7 to receive a corresponding

sound enhancement.

REVERB MODE Select this menu input if you want to use, for sound playback,

one of the preset reverbs CONCERT, LIVING ROOM, HALL, BATHROOM, CAVE, ARENA, or CHURCH. To deactivate this function select the input OFF.

VIDEO OUTPUT

-OFF The video signal will be put out via the S-video output and

the composite video output.

-YUV The video signal will be put out in YUV colour format via

the component video outputs Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr.

-RGB The video signal will be put out in RGB colour format via

the SCART connection.

Note:

This setting is only active if the HDMI setup is deactivated. The composite video output on the DVD player is always activated. If the selected setting deviates from the actual connection variation (apart from composite video) it is possible that no image or a poor image will be displayed on the television screen. In this event press, when playback is stopped, several times the button on the remote control until the image is displayed properly.

V-MODE

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RESOLUTION In this menu input you can set the different resolutions

(480i/576i/720p/1080i/1080p

)

for the HDMI

output/component video output.

Note:

Be aware that for the TV standard PAL a setting with 50 Hz and for the TV standard NTSC a setting with 60 Hz must be selected.

AUDIO In this menu input you can set the language that is to be

the standard used when playing back films.

SUBTITLE In this menu input you can set the subtitle language that is

to be the standard used when playing back films.

DISC MENU In this menu input you can set the disc menu language that

is to be the standard used when playing back films.

PARENTAL In this menu input you can determine the age restrictions.

COLOR SETTING

In this menu input you can implement the settings, for example, for the brightness, contrast or hue.

-SHARPNESS Select this menu input to set one of the predefined sharpness

values (HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW).

-BRIGHTNESS With the help of the control buttons

from -20 to +20. Subsequently press the

set the brightness

ENTER button to

continue.

-CONTRAST With the help of the control buttons

from -16 to +16. Subsequently press the

set the contrast

ENTER button to

continue.

-GAMMA Select this menu to set one of the predefined gamma values

(HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or NONE).

-HUE With the help of the control buttons

9 to +9. Subsequently press the

-SATURATION With the help of the control buttons

level from -9 to +9. Subsequently press the

set the hue from -

ENTER button to continue.

set the saturation

ENTER button to

continue.

-LUMA DELAY Select this menu input to set one of the predefined gamma

values (0 T or 1 T).

HDMI Setup

-ON Select this menu input to activate the HDMI output.

-OFF Select this menu input to deactivate the HDMI output.

Xvid SUBTITLE In this menu input you can set the Xvid subtitle language

that is to be the standard used when playing back films.

10.6 Setup menu PREFERENCE

In this menu you can, for example, carry out the settings for the video output, activate/deactivate the child lock or change the password.

Note:

The menu option PREFERENCE is only selectable when playback is completely finished.

Note:

Only a few DVDs have a technical age restriction available. If there is no technical age restriction on the DVD your DVD players child lock feature can not be activated. The child lock can only function if it is activated on the DVD player and a corresponding code is available on the inserted DVD. If you insert a DVD which, according to the child lock, may not be played back a window appears on the screen, in which you must enter your password and confirm with In this way DVDs can be divided into eight different approval classes. Select one of the following approval classes to protect the playback of this media class with a password request:

1 KID SAFE: also suitable for young children 2 G: for all age groups 3 PG: adult supervision recommended; 4 PG 13: adult supervision strongly recommended; some scenes are

5 PGR: for children under 16; adult supervision recommended 6 R: for children under 16; adult supervision strongly recommended 7 NC 17: not for teenagers under 18 years of age 8 ADULT: for adults only

Example

If a DVD was encoded with, for example, approval class 7 or 8 and you have an approval class setting between 1 and 6 then a message follows and the password must be entered. Also only parts of the DVD, that is to say certain film scenes, may be encoded with an approval class or various approval classes.

• To activate the approval class you must select, in the PARENTAL menu,

PASSWORD In this menu input you can change the factory default

ENTER. Some DVDs and CDs are encoded with encryption signals.

not suitable for children under 12

the desired approval class and enter the password (136900). Confirm your entry by pressing the

password (136900) and assign your own password. Only the numbers 0-9 can be used.

ENTER button.

GENERAL AUDIO DOLBY VIDEO PREFERENCE

TV TYPE

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

DISC MENU

PARENTAL

PASSWORD

DEFAULT

PAL

ENG

TV TYPE

-PAL PAL television standard

-NTSC NTSC television standard.

Note:

In the event that you forget your new password you can use the factory preset password (136900).

DEFAULT In this menu input you can restore the DVD players factory

defaults.

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11. Initial operation of the DVD player

12. Playing back DVDs, VCDs or S-VCDs

After you have …

• placed the DVD player in a suitable location

• connected the DVD player to a television by one of the designated connection options

• connected the DVD player, if desired, to a HiFi or Surround system (analogue/digital) for example a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver

• made the remote control ready for operation by inserting the batteries

• and know how to activate and operate the OSD menu with the remote control

… the DVD player is ready for operation.

11.1 Switching the DVD player on/off

• Insert the mains power cable into a properly installed mains power socket.

• Place the

The DVD player is now in standby mode.

• With the

on the device mode.

• To switch the DVD player off place the

the device to the

POWER switch on the rear panel of the device to the ON position.

STANDBY button on the remote control or the STANDBY button

you switch the DVD player on and/or back to the standby

POWER switch on the rear panel of

OFF position.

Note:

The device has no display indicators when it is switched off or in the standby mode. In standby mode the standby LED lights up in the display.

11.2 Inserting the DVD

To play a disc with the DVD player:

• Switch on your television.

• Make sure that the DVD player is ready for operation.

If the television, the DVD player and possibly other connected devices (i.e. an audio component) are ready for operation and are switched on and the DVD player is connected correctly to the television you will now see the Silvercrest logo on the TV screen If no disc is inserted into the DVD player's disc tray: The message NO DISC is displayed on the television screen.

• Open the disc tray by pressing the button trol or on the front panel of the DVD player. OPEN is displayed on the television screen.

• Insert the disc in the disc tray with the inscribed/labled side up. For two-sided discs: The side you would like to play must face down.

• After you have inserted the disc press the button mote control or on the front panel of the DVD player again to close the disc tray.

• The contents of the disc will now be loaded; this may take a few seconds. In the meantime LOADING is displayed on the television screen.

OPEN/CLOSE on the remote con-

OPEN/CLOSE on the re-

To play back a DVD/VCD/S-VCD with the DVD player...

• Switch on your television.

• Make sure that the DVD player is ready for operation. If the television, the DVD player and possibly other connected devices (i.e. an audio component) are ready for operation and are switched on and the DVD player is connected correctly to the television you will now see the "Silvercrest" logo on the TV screen

• Open the disc tray on the front panel of the DVD player by pressing the

OPEN/CLOSE button.

OOPPEENN

now appears in the display on the front panel of the DVD player and

on the television screen.

• Insert a DVD/VCD/S-VCD disc in the disc tray with the inscribed/labled side up.

• Press the

CLOSE will appear in the display on the front panel of the DVD player and on the television screen while the disc tray is closing.

• The contents of the inserted DVD/VCD/S-VCD will now be loaded; this may take a few seconds. In the meantime LOADING blinks in the display on the front panel of the DVD player and on the television screen.

• Playback of the inserted DVD/VCD/S-VCD starts automatically.

OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the disc tray.

Note:

DVDs, VCDs and S-VCDs that you want to playback with the DVD player may possibly have a country code which is printed on the DVD's jacket.

The DVD player can only playback DVDs/VCDs/S-VCDs with the country code . If no country code is printed on the cover of a DVD/VCD/S-VCD...

• but instead the symbol , then the DVD/VCD/S-VCD can be played back with the DVD player

• then the DVD/VCD/S-VCD can possibly not be played back with the DVD player. You can check this by attempting to play back the DVD.

Depending on the inserted DVD/VCD/S-VCD it is possible that the contents of the DVD/VCD/S-VCD will not playback immediately, rather first a selection menu appears on the television screen.

In this event select the menu option, which will start the playback of the film, with the control buttons on the remote control.

• To start playback of the film press the or press the

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PLAY/PAUSEbutton.

ENTER button on the remote control

In the display on the front panel of the DVD player, the following notices appear:

With DVDs:

•"DVD"

• the number of the currently playing chapter

• the played back so far time of the currently playing DVD in minutes and seconds

If such a menu is present on the DVD inserted in the DVD player you can access it during playback by pressing the You can select particular menu options by pressing the control buttons on the remote control. To confirm the selected menu option press the

MENU button on the remote control.

PLAY/PAUSEbutton or the

ENTER button on the remote control.

To return to playback press the

MENU button on the remote control again.

With VCDs/S-VCDs:

• "VCD" or "S-VCD"

• the number of the currently playing title

• the played back so far time of the currently playing VCD/S-VCD in minutes and seconds

12.1Features during playback of a DVD, VCD or S-VCD

During the playback of a DVD/VCD/S-VCD you can use the following DVD player features...

Pause playback

To pause the playback of the inserted DVD/VCD/S-VCD...

• During playback press the

 will now appear in the display on the front panel of the DVD player and on the television screen. On the television screen you will see a freeze frame of the scene that has just been halted.

• To contnue playback of the film press the

Stop playback (STOP)

To stop playback of the film on the inserted DVD/VCD/S-VCD press the

STOP button.

With resume function

If you have cancelled playback of the inserted DVD/VCD/S-VCD by pressing the

STOP button once the DVD player automatically saves the position

where playback was interrupted. This function is called the "resume function". PRESS PLAY KEY TO CONTINUE appears on the television screen. As soon as you press the from the saved position.

Without resume function

If you have cancelled playback of the inserted DVD/VCD/S-VCD by pressing the

STOP button once and you press the STOP button a second time the

saved position, at which you interrupted the playback, will be cleared. When you press the DVD/VCD/S-VCD starts from the beginning.

PLAY/PAUSEbutton again playback of the inserted

PLAY/PAUSEbutton

PLAY/PAUSEbutton.

PLAY/PAUSEbutton again playback will continue

Note:

If you cancel playback by pressing the STOP button twice (Playback stop without resume function) access to the disc's main menu is no longer possible.

Playback Control (PBC) with VCDs/S-VCDs

Many VCDs/S-VCDs have Playback Control (in short "PBC"). Playback Control indicates a main menu that allows operation of several functions of the VCD/S-VCD. If PCB is available on a VCD/S-VCD inserted in the DVD player you must first activate it in order to be able to superimpose the menu.

• During playback or when playback is stopped press the

The message PBC: OFF appears in the display.

• Press the

MENU button again. The message PBC: ON appears in the display.

PBC is now switched on the discs main menu can be accessed with the

MENU button.

MENU or TITLE buttons.

Note:

If you switch on PBC during playback then it is possible that playback will stop and start again from the beginning and/or with the main menu.

Skip to start of chapter (Skip)

Note:

This function may not be available on all DVDs! If you attempt to execute a function that is not available, the symbol is displayed on the television screen.

With the buttons within the film on the inserted DVD/VCD/S-VCD …

• skip forward to the beginning of the next chapter or

• skip backward to the preceeding chapter The respectively selected chapter will playback immediately without having to press the chapter will be displayed on the front panel of the DVD player to the left of the played back so far time.

SKIP FWD and SKIP BWD you can, during playback,

PLAY/PAUSE button. The number of the respectively selected

Access the DVD menu (MENU)

Note:

This function may not be available on all DVDs! If you attempt to execute a function that is not available, the symbol is displayed on the television screen.

With many films on DVDs there is a main menu on the disc which, apart from the option of playing back the main film, allows you to select from the following contents:

• the subtitle and film dialogue languages

• direct chapter selection

• to playback the films bonus material (Background information, "Making of" etc.)

Title number input via the number buttons

Note:

This function may not be available on all DVDs! If you attempt to execute a function that is not available, the symbol is displayed on the television screen.

Instead of using the Skip function you can also enter the title from within the film on the inserted DVD/VCD/S-VCD direct by entering the title number via the number buttons on the remote control.

• For this, during playback or when playback is stopped, press the number buttons on the remote control corresponding to the title number, for example, the

• Playback of the entered title number will now start automatically.

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