If your TV has AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks, see the section
“Connections” on page 6. If not, it is still possible to
connect this unit to your TV by using a STEREO AUDIO/
VIDEO RF modulator (commercially available). In this
case, follow the instructions below.
1) Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks of this unit to the
AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks of your RF modulator by
Audio / Video cables.
2) The antenna input jack of your TV may have been already
occupied. If so, disconnect the RF cable from your TV and
then connect the RF cable to your RF modulator (usually
marked “ANT IN”).
3) Connect your RF modulator to your TV by another RF
cable.
4) Set your RF modulator’s channel 3/4 switch to either 3 or
4, whichever the TV channel is least used in your area. If
your RF modulator has a modulator/antenna switch, set it
according to your RF modulator’s manual.
5) Turn on your TV and choose the same channel as you set
the RF modulator’s channel 3/4 switch to.
For more details, follow the instructions supplied with the
RF modulator.
If your TV does not have AUDIO / VIDEO input jack.
Antenna
Cable
Signal
STEREO AUDIO / VIDEO RF Modulator
(commercially available)
ANT IN
AC 120V
2
Hint
• The quality of picture may become poor if the unit is connected to
an RF modulator.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
:
The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to
possible eye injury.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT
LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
STARE INTO BEAM.
FCC WARNING- This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the manual. The
user could lo
RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE
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:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
se the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING
This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with
your local recycling regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning
chemical wastes.
Make your contribution to the environment!!!
• Used up batteries do not belong in the dust bin.
• You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries or special wastes.
Contact your council for details.
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at the bottom of this unit and enter below the Model No. and the Serial No. Retain
this information for future reference.
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.
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) 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.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning
and power-line surges.
15) 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.
16) Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17) 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.
18) 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.
19) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from
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
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in
20) 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.
21) 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.
22) Heat - The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Precautions
the product.
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.
• Do not stand this unit up vertically. Install this unit in a
horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything
directly on top of this unit. Do not place this unit directly on
top of the TV.
• Depending on the TV, noise or disturbance of the picture
and/or sound may be generated if this unit is placed too
close to your TV. In this case, please ensure enough
space between your TV and this unit.
• Do not cover or place this unit in enclosed spaces to
Precautions
prevent excessive temperature build up.
• Do not place this unit in direct sunlight, or near heat
sources.
• Depending on the environment, the temperature of this unit
may increase slightly. This is not a malfunction.
• Keep this unit away from strong magnetic objects.
• Do not place any object containing water or other liquids
on this unit. In the event that liquid should enter the
cabinet, unplug this unit and contact the retailer or an
Authorized Service Center immediately.
• Do not remove this unit cabinet. Touching parts inside the
cabinet could result in electric shock and/or damage to this
unit. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, call a
qualified dealer or an Authorized Service Center.
• Be sure to remove disc and unplug the AC power cord
from the output before carrying this unit.
Notice for Progressive Scan Outputs
Consumers should note that not all high definition television
sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause
artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of picture
problems with 525 progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard
definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV
set compatibility with this 525p DVD player, please contact
our customer service center.
Symbols Used in This Manual
The following symbols appear in some headings in this
manual.
: Description refers to playback of DVD-Video discs.
: Description refers to playback of Audio CDs.
: Description refers to playback of MP3 files.
: Description refers to playback of discs formatted with WMA.
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from
AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug the
power cord immediately and take the unit to our
Authorized Service Center for servicing.
Warning of Dew Formation
Moisture may form inside this unit under the following conditions:
• Immediately after a heater is turned on.
• In a steamy or humid room.
• When this unit is suddenly moved from a cold to warm
environment.
If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly
or damage the disc. In such case, turn on the power and
wait for more than 2 hours for the moisture to evaporate.
About Copyright
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and
lending of discs are prohibited.
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.
Maintenance
SERVICING
• Please refer to relevant topics on the “Troubleshooting
Guide” on page 17 before returning the unit.
• If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the
problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Turn off, unplug the power plug, and please call our
help line mentioned on the front page to locate an
Authorized Service Center.
CLEANING THE CABINET
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasive.
CLEANING DISCS
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center to out. Do not wipe in a
circular motion.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents
or antistatic spray intended for analog records.
CLEANING THE DISC LENS
• If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer
to the relevant sections and to “Troubleshooting Guide” in
this Owner’s Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be
dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center
for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.
DISC HANDLING
• When you handle a disc hold it by its edge and try not to
touch the surface of the disc.
•
Always store a disc in its protective case when it is not used.
“WMA” (Windows Media Audio) is a new audio codec developed by Microsoft® in the
United States of America.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
If you cannot play back a disc which bears one of the marks above, check the following notes.
*1:
This unit conforms to the NTSC color system. Discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL cannot be played back.
*2: Certain DVD-Video discs do not operate as described in this manual due to the intentions of the disc’s producers.
*3: Discs recorded in the VR (Video Recording) format cannot be played back.
*4: Scratched or stained discs may not be played back.
*5: Some discs cannot be played back because of incompatible recording conditions, characteristics of the recorder or
special properties of discs.
*6: You can play back discs which bear the marks above. If you use non-standardized discs, this unit may not play them
back. Even if they are played back, the sound or video quality will be compromised.
*7: You may play back the unfinalized DVD-R/RW disc recorded in the video format on our brand’s DVD recorder.
However, depending on the recording status of a disc, the disc may not be played back at all or normally (the picture or
sound may not be smooth, etc.). In this case, you need to finalize the disc with the DVD recorder. Refer to the manual
accompanying the DVD recorder.
*8:
Only the discs recorded in the video format and finalized can be played back. Unfinalized discs cannot be played back. Depend-
ing on the recording status of a disc, the disc may not be played back at all. The picture or sound may not be smooth, etc.
*9: If the recorded portion of the disc is too small (smaller than 55mm across), it may not be played back.
*10:
Do not glue paper or put stickers on to the disc. These may damage the disc, and the unit may not read it correctly.
*11:
This DVD/CD player cannot playback the disc contents protected by Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM).
Precautions
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
Unplayable Media
• NEVER play back the following discs. Otherwise, malfunction may result!
DVD-RAM / DVD-Audio / CD-i / Photo CD / Video CD / DVD with region codes other than 1 or ALL / DTS-CD / DVD-ROM
for personal computers / CD-ROM for personal computers
• On the following disc, the sound MAY NOT be heard.
Super Audio CD
NOTE: Only the sound recorded on the normal CD layer can be delivered.
• Any other discs without compatibility indications
The sound recorded on the high density Super Audio CD layer cannot be delivered.
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Setup
Connections
If your TV has AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks, see the following instructions. If not, see the section “Connecting to RF Modulator”
on the front page.
Connection to a TV
Setup
TV
Basic Audio
Audio cable
(supplied)
AUDIO IN
LR
Method 1
Good picture
Video cable
(supplied)
VIDEO IN
S-Video cable
(commercially
Method 2
Better picture
S-VIDEO IN
Best picture
Component Video cable
(commercially available)
available)
This unit
L
Y
R/PR
L
Y
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
R
AUDI O
OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
C
VIDEO
CB/P
B
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Analog)
Hint
• Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the Audio/Video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy
protection system.
If your TV is compatible with 525p (480p) progressive scanning and you want to enjoy that high quality picture;
You must select the connection Method 3 above and progressive scanning mode. To set the mode, set “PROGRESSIVE”
to “ON” in the SETUP menu, so that the “PROGRESSIVE SCAN” indicator on the front panel lights up. See pages 14-15 for
more details.
• When “PROGRESSIVE” is “ON”, video signals from the unit’s VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT jacks will be distorted or
not be output at all.
If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning;
Use this unit in interlace mode and set “PROGRESSIVE” to “OFF” either in the SETUP menu or by pressing and
holding [PLAY B] on the front of the unit for more than 5 seconds, so that the “PROGRESSIVE SCAN” indicator on the
front panel lights off.
Method 3
Y
P
B
R
P
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
or
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
C
B
R
C
After you have completed connections;
Press the input selector button (usually TV/VIDEO, INPUT or AUX) on your TV to switch an appropriate external input
channel (usually near channel 0) for viewing the picture from this unit. If the picture does not appear, also refer to the manual
accompanying your TV.
INPUT MODES FOR COMMON TV BRANDS
Listed below are inputs for common brand name TV’s.
Admiral: AUX
Curtis Mathis: LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93
GE: INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93
Hitachi: INPUT, AUX
JVC: VIDEO, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3
Kenwood: AUX
LXI-Series: 00
Magnavox: AUX CHANNEL