Technika TKHVD214 Owner's Handbook Manual

Owner’s
Handbook

TKHVD214

HDMI DVD player

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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a slightly damp cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.
Do not install or operate near any heat sources such as

radiators, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing

is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

Warning: To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock, do
not expose this product to rain or moisture. The product
must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no
object lled with liquids such as a vase of owers should
be placed on the product.
No naked ame sources such as candles should be placed
on the product. No naked ame sources such as candles
should be placed on the product.
Batteries (a battery pack or installed batteries) shall not
be subject to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the
like.
Caution: Changes or modications not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate this device.
Caution: Usage of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specied herein may result
in hazardous exposure.

IMPORTANT

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 communication. However, this 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 o and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV •
technician for help.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage is marked on a
rating plate on the back panel.

The means of disconnecting this appliance from the mains
supply is the AC mains plug. This should be unobstructed
and readily operable at all times.

This symbol indicates that there are
important operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature accompanying
this unit.

This symbol indicates that dangerous
voltage constituting a risk of electric shock
is present within this unit.

CAUTION!

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

These labels tell you that the unit contains a Laser
component. Do not stare at the laser lens.

When the disc tray is open a safety interlock disconnects
power to the laser. Do not defeat this safety interlock.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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BATTERY WARNINGS

The handset uses a battery. There is a risk of re and burns
if batteries are handled improperly. Do not disassemble,
crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in
re or water.

Replace the handset battery only with a battery of the
same voltage and type.

Discard used batteries in accordance with recycling
regulations in force in your area.

GENERAL CAUTIONS

CAUTION: During playback, the disc spins at high speed,
do not lift or move the player, doing so may damage the
disc.

CAUTION: When the player is stopped the disc is still
rotating at a very high speed. Leave the disc to come to a
rest before removing it.

CARE OF DISCS

DVD discs are fragile. Treat them with care. Always store
them upright in their packing; away from direct sunlight,
heat and damp.

When handling discs, hold the disc’s outer edge and/or
the centre spindle hole. Do not touch the disc surface.
Never bend or ex a disc.

Clean the disc surface with a soft, dry cloth. Wipe the
disc surface gently, radially, from centre toward the outer
edge. Never apply solvents to the surface of a disc.

BATTERY CAUTIONS CAUTIONS IN USE

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Read this manual before using your player.
The Player is set to play Region 2 discs.
The player will accept the following formats (among others): DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW,

DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-DA, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Picture CD.
The following formats are not acceptable:
DVD discs with other region codes.
Improperly formatted recordable discs. This may include discs which are not nalised.
The player has built in copyright protection technology. If a video recorder is connected to

the player, the video output image may be distorted during recording.

UNPACKING

The carton should contain:

TKHVD214 DVD player•
Remote control with battery•
User guide•

If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest TESCO store for a replacement.
Have your receipt ready when you call. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, do so
having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.

Important safety information ......................................................................................... 1

Battery cautions .............................................................................................................. 2

Cautions in use ................................................................................................................ 2

Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3

Player features ................................................................................................................ 4

Controls and connections ................................................................................................ 5

Remote control handset .................................................................................................. 6

Connecting HDMI digital video and audio .......................................................................7

Connecting analogue video and audio ............................................................................8

Connecting power, power control ................................................................................... 9

Loading/removing discs .................................................................................................. 9

Playing a DVD ................................................................................................................10

Playing an audio CD ...................................................................................................... 12

Program play................................................................................................................. 13

Playing computer media les ........................................................................................ 14

Setting up the player..................................................................................................... 15

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 21

Care and cleaning ..........................................................................................................21

Specications ................................................................................................................ 22

Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 22

INDEX INTRODUCTION

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Standby button1.
Disc tray2.
Display area3.
Open/close button4.
Play/pause button5.
Stop button6.

FRONT VIEW

BACK VIEW

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

Power cable1.
HDMI jack2.
Mix left (analogue audio) jack3.
Mix right (analogue audio) jack4.
Video out (CVBS) jack5.
SCART jack6.

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VIDEO

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Standby/On1.
Volume up2.
Volume down3.
Mute4.
Cursor up5.
Setup6.
Enter7.
Cursor right8.
Next track9.
Down cursor10.
Fast search forward11.
Play/pause12.
Title13.
Audio mode select14.
Stop15.
Video mode select16.
Screen mode select17.
Step18.
Slow motion19.
GOTO search20.
Random play21.
Clear22.
Program23.
A-B repeat24.
Repeat25.
Zoom26.

REMOTE CONTROL

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Angle27.
NTSC/PAL select28.
Subtitle29.
On-screen display30.
Fast search back31.
Previous track32.
Cursor left33.
Menu34.
Numeric keypad35.
Open/close36.

FITTING/REPLACING THE BATTERIES

When tting the batteries in the remote control, refer to
the diagram.

Press the battery door catch (arrowed). While holding 1.
the catch, lift o the door.

Fit two AAA batteries (not supplied) into the battery 2.
compartment, observing polarity as shown. When
replacing the batteries, use only the same AAA type
specied.

Re-Fit the battery cover.3.

Dispose of used batteries with regard to the recycling
regulations in your area. Do NOT short circuit batteries or
throw them into water, the general rubbish or in a re.

Weak batteries can leak and damage the remote control.
Replace them in good time!

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AUDIO

VIDEO

HDMI

LR

SCARTOUTPUT

HDMI CONNECTION TO A TV

Your player includes dierent connection options. Digital
HDMI connection is recommended for the highest quality
video and audio performance.

If your TV includes HDMI digital connections, connect
an HDMI cable (not supplied) as shown for the highest
quality of picture and sound from your TV.

HDMI CONNECTION TO AN (OPTIONAL)
SURROUND-SOUND DECODER

If your audio-visual system includes a separate surround­sound decoder with HDMI connections, you can use two
HDMI cables (not supplied) to connect your player to the
decoder and then to the TV.

Connect to an HDMI
input of the decoder.

Connect from the HDMI output
of the decoder to the TV

SURROUND-SOUND DECODER

CAUTION: Always disconnect the player,
TV, and any other AV system components
from the mains before making or
changing any connections.

CONNECTING HDMI DIGITAL VIDEO AND AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

HDMI

LR

SCARTOUTPUT