SONIQ D300-AU Instruction Manual

Table Of Contents

Safety Information Features About Disc

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Before Operation Preparations Before Operation

Front Panel ........................................................................................................................... 10

Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................ 11

Names And Layout of Remote Control ................................................................................. 12

Connections Basic Operations

Play Discs ............................................................................................................................. 14

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OSD ...................................................................................................................................... 15

Fast Play ............................................................................................................................... 15

Play/Pause ............................................................................................................................ 16

Select Audio Language ......................................................................................................... 16

Playing a Desired Scene

To Skip Scenes In a Disc ...................................................................................................... 17

Directly Moving To a Desired Title(DVD) ............................................................................... 17

Playing a Disc Containing MP3 Files .................................................................................... 18

Repeat Play .......................................................................................................................... 19

Select a Subtitle Language ................................................................................................... 20

Program ................................................................................................................................. 21

Search ................................................................................................................................... 22

Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 22

Play Discs in Various Ways

Select Angle .......................................................................................................................... 23

Zoom Play ............................................................................................................................. 23

Function Setting

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Others

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Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 31

Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................... 32

DivX

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Safety Information

Please read the manual carefully before using this BD player, and keep it safe for future reference.

Warning

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

Warning

In order to prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the machine to rain or any moisture. Do not open the case of the unit because of the risk of electric shock. Repair work must be undertaken by qualified personnel.

Caution

If the player is moved from a cold to warm environment condensation may develop on the lens of the laser. To ensure correct operation switch the unit off and leave it for one hour before using.

Caution

This BD player has a laser system. Please note that hazardous radiation leakage may be caused if the player is misused in anyway. Do not defeat the safety interlocks. Do not open the case of the player. The laser light will become visible when the case is opened.

Warning

This player may malfunction if it is modified or repaired by unauthorized persons. The player shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product. Must be shown how can operate the product via the MODE and Vol+ and Vol- button for the unit complete the function.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Safety Information

This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorize and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

1 READ INSRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before operating.

2 RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3 HEED WARNINGS

All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5 CLEANING

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

6 ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES

Do not use attachments unless recommended by the unit’s manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Caution: Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the

apparatus.

7 WATER AND MOISTURE

Do not use this unit near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

8 PLACEMENT

Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the unit. Use this unit only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (symbol provided by RETAC)

A unit and cart combination

should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive sou rc e, and uneven surfaces may cause the video product and cart combination to overturn.

9 VENTILATION

10 POWER SOURCES

11 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

12 POWER-CORD PROTECTION

13 LIGHTNING

Safety Information

14 DISC TRAY

15 OVERLOADING

16 OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

17 BURDEN

18 DISC

19 SERVICING

20 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

21 REPLACEMENT PARTS

22 SAFETY CHECK

23 HEAT

Features

OUTSTANDING SOUND QUALITY

Dolby Digital system developed by Dolby Laboratories features high quality surround sound which can be played in DVD or CD disc at home, to reproduce high quality sound effects.

UNIQUE FUNCTIONS

Multi-angle and multi-language bring unique trick functions. Parent lock makes it easy to control the content of discs.

SCREEN

Ordinary screen and wide screen (16:9) are available.

COMPATIBILITY

The unit can play DVD-video discs, and is compatible with CD, CD-R, CD-RW, PIC-CD, MP3 discs also can do DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD +RW of video format.

ZOOM

It can enlarge pictures.

MULTI-FUNCTIONS

Fast forward, fast reverse, forward and reverse slow, frame play, repeat play and program play.

TIME SEARCH

It can search a specific part on a disc, especially good for watching movies.

RESUME PLAY

It can memorize the position where the disc is stopped and resume playback.

VIDEO OUTPUT

Composite (Standard video), Component (YUV), S-video, HDMI.

AUDIO OUTPUT

Analog audio output, coaxial digital audio output, optical digital audio output can be connected with the appropriate amplifier to enjoy high-quality sound effects.

USB

There is a USB port on the player. You can choose among USB and DISC.

About Discs

PRINCIPLES FOR WRITING

This manual mainly introduces how to use buttons on the remote control. You may operate the unit if the buttons to the unit have the same or similar names as or to those on the remote control.

PLAYAB LE DISCS

DVD-video Regi on number 4

DVD-R/+R DVD video

DVD-RW/+RW DVD video

CD-R/ CD-RW Digital audio/ MP3/ JPEG format ﬁles

JPEG/MP3/MPEG4

NONE PLAYABLE DISCS

Each ﬁle of JPEG : under 2M

DVD-video

DVD-ROM Files for PC application / Data files

CD-ROM

DVD-RAM

STRUCTURE OF DVD

Different region number

Files for PC application / Data files

All format

DISC

STRUCTURE OF CD

DISC

TITLE

CHAPTER

TITLE

The images or music of a DVD are divided into some units, among which title is the biggest one. When playing a DVD, the movie is the title. When playing a CD, the combined tracks make up the title.

TRACK

About Discs

CHAPTER

It is smaller than title among the units of a DVD. A title is made up of several chapters , and each chapter has a number for search. But some discs may not have numbered chapters.

TRACK

In a CD, each track has a number to enable search functions.

SCENE

The menu pictures, motion and motionless pictures of a CD can be divided into some parts, these parts are scenes. Each scene has a number for search.

REGION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management information that is recorded on a DVD disc. The region number of this player is “4”. If the region number described on the DVD discs does not correspond to the Region number of this player, the player will not play this disc. This player will play DVD discs made for “4” regions. Therefore, this player will play DVD discs marked with labels containing the region number “4” .

(Region 4)

Before Operation

SECURITY

• Before operation, check if the voltage of the unit is in line with the local voltage.

• Hold the plug to disconnect it from the mains outlet. Do not pull the power cord.

• When the plug of the unit is connected to the mains outlet, the unit will be still

connected to AC even if the power is turned off.

• Disconnect the plug as soon as liquid or objects enter the unit. The unit can not

be used until being checked by experts.

• Do not open the cabinet as laser rays employed by the unit may damage eyes.

Any servicing should be done by qualified service personnel.

PLACEMENT

• Put the unit where ventilation is good enough to prevent overheating.

• Never put the unit in direct sunlight or near heat sources.

• Put the unit in horizontally, never put any heavy object on the unit.

• To protect the pickup, do not put the unit where there is dust. If there

is dust on the pickup, use a cleaning disc to clean it. Paying particular attention to the operating instructions of the cleaning disc.

CONDENSATION

Moisture will appear on the pickup lens in the following cases:

The unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place.

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• The unit is put in a room with a heater, or in cold air from an-conditioner.

• The unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place.

• Using the unit in a humid place. In these cases, the unit can not work.

Unload the disc and leave the unit on for about one hour to evaporate the moisture.

CLEANING

• Use a soft cloth with a little neutral detergent to wipe the cabinet, panel and

controls. Never use abrasive paper, polishing powder, solvent like alcohol or gasoline.

HANDLING DISC

• To keep the disc clean, do not touch the playsides of the disc.

• Do not attach paper or tape to the disc.

• Keep the disc away from direct sunlight or heat sources.

• Store the disc in a disc case after playback.

CLEANING DISC

• Before playback, wipe the disc outward from the centre with clean cloth.

• Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially

available cleaners or antistatic spray.

Before Operation

USE REMOTE CONTROL

1 Open the battery compartment.

2 Insert two AAA batteries, make sure to match "+" and "-" of the batteries to

the marks in the battery compartment.

3 Close the battery compartment.

Point the remote control at the remote sensor.

Note:

1.Batteries can last for about 6 months generally. Change the batteries if that does not work.

2.If the remote control is not used for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent battery leakage.

3.-Do not mix old and new batteries.

4.-Do not mix alkaline, standard(carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh. etc) batteries.

5.The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

6.Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and remove the batteries. These batteries must be disposed of at your local recycling point.

Preparations Before Operation

FRONT PANEL

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1. STANDBY/ON

To switch the unit on or off when connected to AC power outlet.

2. DISC TRAY

3. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON

To open or close the disc tray.

4. LED DISPLAY

5. USB PORT

6. PLAY/PAUSE

To play the loaded disc. Press this button to go to the preferred item when the menu is displayed on the TV screen. Press this button again to pause current playback.

7. STOP

8. PREV

To skip back from the current chapter or track.

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9. NEXT

To skip forward to the next chapter or track.

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