Akai A51005 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HDMI DVD PLAYER
MODEL: A51005
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2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
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2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
2009/125/EC Eco-Design of Energy Related Products.
2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive.
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TECHNICAL DATA
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed for 12 months
from the date of the original purchase.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials
or workmanship, the faulty product must be
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Refund or replacement is at the discretion of
the retailer.
The following conditions apply:
The product must be returned to the retailer
with the proof of purchase.
The product must be installed and used in
accordance with the instructions contained in
this instruction guide.
This item is for domestic purposes only.
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damage, misuse or consumable parts.
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Valid in the UK and Eire only.
MODEL NO: A51005
POWER
INPUT: 100-240V ~50/60HZ
WATTAGE: 15W

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE
SAFETY INFORMATION
Important safety instructions – read carefully before use.
It is important that this instruction manual should be retained with the
DVD player for future reference. These warnings have been provided in
the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installation
or use.
WARNING
• Check that the voltage
of the main circuit
corresponds with the
rating of the appliance
before operating.
• Please ensure that the
appliance is used on a
stable, level, and heat
resistant surface.
• DO NOT immerse cords,
plugs or any part of the
appliance in water or any
other liquid.
• DO NOT leave the
appliance unattended
while it is operating.
• Close supervision is
necessary when any
appliance is used by or
near children or pets.
• This appliance can be
used by children aged
from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or
lack of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the
hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with
the appliance.
• Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be
made by children without
supervision.
• Switch off at the wall
socket then remove the
plug from the socket
when not in use or before
cleaning.

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• If the supply cord or
appliance is damaged,
stop using the appliance
immediately and
seek advice from the
manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly
qualified person.
• DO NOT let the cord hang
over the edge of a table
or counter or let it come
into contact with any hot
surfaces.
• The use of accessory
attachments is not
recommended by the
appliance manufacturer
apart from those supplied
with this product. DO NOT
use extension cords with
the appliance.
• DO NOT pull the plug out
by the cord as this may
damage the plug and/or the
cable.
• DO NOT use this product
for anything other than its
intended use.
• This appliance is for
household use only.
• DO NOT carry the appliance
by the power cord.
• DO NOT use the appliance
outdoors.
• DO NOT block any
ventilation openings &
Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• DO NOT install near any
strong magnets or heat
sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce
heat.
• Unplug this apparatus
during lightning storms
or when unused for long
periods of time.
• If the appliance is not going
to be used for a period of
time please ensure that it is
fully disconnected, from the
mains power.
• CAUTION! Battery usage.
To prevent battery leakage
which may result in bodily
injury or damage to the
unit: Install all batteries
correctly, and align +and
-as marked on the unit.
• Remove batteries when the
unit is not used for a long
time.

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• If the unit is brought
directly from a cold place
to a warm one, moisture
may condense inside
the unit which will cause
malfunction. Should this
occur, leave the unit off
for a few hours until the
moisture evaporates.
• DO NOT place anything
heavy on to the unit.
• Never attempt to
disassemble the unit. There
probably would be a risk of
electric shock and/or harm
by exposure.
• In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately
and seek advice from the
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
REMOTE CONTROL
RCA CABLES
FRONT PANEL
1. Power
2. CD Tray
3. Infrared receiver window
4. USB Port
5. Open/Close button
6. Play/Pause button
7. Stop
8. Prev.
9. Next
REAR PANEL
1. HD output
2. RCA L
3. RC R
4. Video output
5. Coaxial
6. 5.1 Channel Audio Output
7. SCART output
1 2 3
5
1 762 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
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REMOTE CONTROL
1. STANDBY
2. 0-9, 10+
NUMBERS
3. SETUP
4. UP
5. LEFT
6. DOWN
7. TITLE
8. PLAY
9. L/R
10. STOP
11. N/P
12. STEP
13. REPEAT
14. A-B
15. REV
16. FWD
17. PREV
18. NEXT
19. OPEN/CLOSE
20. OSD
21. AUDIO
22. ANGLE
23. SUBTITLE
24. GO TO
25. ZOOM
26. RIGHT
27. OK
28. MENU
29. PAUSE
30. VOL +
31. MUTE
32. VOL-
33. SLOW
34. RETURN
35. PROG
36. DVD/USB
37. HD
38. PBC
39. RESET

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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
REMOTE CONTROL SETUP:
• Remove the battery cover on the back
of the remote control and insert 2 X
AAA batteries (not supplied), then close
the cover.
• When using the remote control, point
the remitting port (at the top of the
remote control) directly at the receiver
window on the DVD player.
• If the remote control will only function
a short distance from the DVD player,
replace the batteries. Always replace
both batteries at once.
• Check the batteries regularly. Any
leakage can damage the remote
control.
CONTROLS:
• STANDBY – Press to put the DVD Player
on standby, or to turn it on.
• NUMBER BUTTONS: Use for entering
numbers to choose DVD chapters, set
the time etc.
• SETUP: Press to enter the Setup menu.
• LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN: Press to
navigate between menu options.
• TITLE: Press to open the selection
menu of the DVD disc. Use the UP/
DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons to
move through the menu. Press ENTER
to conrm your selection.
• PLAY: Press to play a disc.
• L/R: For use with VCDs or DVCDs. Press
to select left/right/stereo etc. For
multi-output modes, press this button
to switch between channels.
• STOP: Press to stop the playback.
• N/P: Toggle between AUTO/PAL/NTSC.
• STEP: When playing DVD/SVCD/VCD
discs press once to move to the next
frame.
• REPEAT: Press repeat when watching
a DVD to repeat the chapter, repeat the
title or turn o the repeat function.
• A-B: Press the A-B button at the point
where you want to begin repeat play,
and then press again at the point
where you want to stop repeat play.
The selected section will repeat until
cleared or cancelled.
• REV: Press to rewind quickly.
• FWD: Press to fast forward quickly.
• SKIP BACKWARD: Press to skip to the
previous chapter or track.
• SKIP FORWARD: Press to skip to the
next chapter or track.
• OPEN/CLOSE: Press once to eject the
disc tray. Press again to close the disc
tray.
• OSD: Press the OSD button repeatedly
to cycle through dierent options of
on-screen display.
• AUDIO: Select the right or left output
option.
• ANGLE: Some discs have multiple
angle options. Press the angle button
repeatedly to cycle through dierent
camera angles.
• SUBTITLE: If the disc is equipped with
subtitles, press this button repeatedly
to select a subtitle language, or to turn
o the subtitles. This DVD player will
support up to 32 dierent languages.
• GOTO: Press to select or view the
title, chapter, audio, subtitle language,
angle, title time, and chapter mode and
display time.
• ZOOM: Press to select 2X, 3X or 4X
Zoom. Press again to turn o the Zoom
function.

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• OK: Press to conrm a selection.
• MENU: Press to return to the main
menu of a disc or DVD.
• PAUSE: Press to pause playback.
• VOL +: Press to increase the volume.
• MUTE: Press to mute the sound.
• VOL -: Press to decrease the volume.
• SLOW: Press to play the disc in slow
motion, without sound. Press again to
turn o the slow motion.
• RETURN: Press to return to the track
list menu during playback, on any disc
that is not a DVD.
• PROG: Press to program playback
order.
• DVD/USB: Press to toggle between DVD
and USB options.
• RESET: Press to reset settings
• PBC: Press to return to the main DVD
menu.
• HD: Press to turn HD picture mode
on and o or to switch the output
resolution to 730P, 1080P etc.
INSTALLATION:
Select a stable, at surface close to your TV
set to install the DVD player.
Do not install on top of a TV or monitor.
Do not block the vents by placing the DVD
player directly onto carpet, a bed, a sofa, or
by covering it with a cloth.
Do not place any objects on top of the DVD
player.
Do not move the DVD player during
playback.
Do not install the DVD player and speaker
system in any place that is:
• Exposed to direct sunlight.
• Extremely hot or cold.
• Poorly ventilated or exposed to
humidity.
• Exposed to dust.
• Exposed to smoke, steam or heat (such
as a kitchen or bathroom).
USING YOUR APPLIANCE:
CONNECTING WITH AN AV CABLE:
The AV cable has three connectors on each
end – red and white RCA connectors that
go into the corresponding L RCA and R RCA
coloured sockets on the rear panel of the
DVD player, and a yellow AV connector that
goes into the video-in socket of the TV.
1. Connect one end of the AV cable to
the DVD player. Connect the red RCA
connector to the red (R) RCA output
socket, and the white RCA connector
to the white (L) RCA output socket.
Connect the yellow connector to the
yellow video output socket.
2. Connect the other end of the AV cable to
your television; ensuring you insert the
connectors correctly into the AV and
RCA input sockets.
3. Plug the DVD player in at the mains and
turn on using the Standby button.
4. Turn your TV on. If the TV does not
automatically show the DVD player
loading screen, use your television
remote to select the required input
channel.
5. Use the eject button to open the loading
tray in the DVD player and insert a DVD.
Close the loading tray.

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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
CONNECTING WITH A COAXIAL CABLE:
If your TV has a digital coaxial input socket,
you can connect via a digital coaxial cable
(not included).
1. Connect one end of the digital coaxial
cable to the DVD player’s digital
coaxial output on the rear panel.
2. Connect the other end of the digital
coaxial cable to the digital coaxial
input socket on your TV.
3. Turn your TV on. If the TV does not
automatically show the DVD player
loading screen, use your television
remote to select the required input
channel.
4. Use the eject button to open the
loading tray in the DVD player and
insert a DVD. Close the loading tray.
CONNECTING WITH A SCART LEAD:
Some televisions do not have video-in
sockets, so are not able to connect via AV
cables. If this is the case, one option is to
use a SCART lead (not included).
1. Connect the DVD player to your TV
using a SCART lead. To connect with a
SCART lead, connect one end into the
SCART output socket on the rear panel
of the DVD panel, and connect the
other end to the SCART input socket
on the television.
2. Plug the DVD player in at the mains
and turn on using the Standby button.
3. Turn your TV on. If the TV does not
automatically show the DVD player
loading screen, use your television
remote to select the required input
channel.
4. Use the eject button to eject the
loading tray in the DVD player and
insert a DVD. Close the loading tray.
C ONNECTING WITH A HD CABLE:
Some televisions do not have video-in
sockets, so are not able to connect via AV
cables. If this is the case, another option is
to use a HD cable (not included).
1. Connect the DVD player to your TV
using a HD cable. To connect with a
HD cable, connect one end to the HD
output socket on the rear panel of
the DVD panel, and connect the other
end to the HD input socket on the
television.
2. Plug the DVD player in at the mains
and turn on using the Standby button.
3. Turn your TV on. If the TV does not
automatically show the DVD player
loading screen, use your television
remote to select the required input
channel.
4. Use the eject button to open the
loading tray in the DVD player and
insert a DVD. Close the loading tray.
CONNECTION OPTIONS:
SETUP:

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The following tables show the dierent on-
screen setup options.
1. Press the Setup key to access the
setup menu.
2. Press the directional keys to select an
option, then press Enter to conrm.
3. Press the Setup key to exit the setup
menu.
CATEGORY DEFAULT OPTIONS
TV Display 16:9 4:3/PS
4:3/LB
16:9
Angle Mark ON ON
OFF
OSD
Language
English English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Portuguese
Captions ON ON
OFF
Screensaver ON ON
OFF
HDCD 1X OFF
1X
2X
Last Memory OFF ON
OFF
SPEAKER SETUP:
CATEGORY DEFAULT OPTIONS
Downmix STR LT/RT
Stereo
5.1 CH
AC-3 DIGITAL SETUP
CATEGORY DEFAULT
Dual Mono Stereo
L – Mono
R – Mono
Mix – Mono
Dynamic
VIDEO SETUP
CATEGORY DEFAULT
Component RGB
Resolution 1080P (60Hz)
HD Setup On

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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
PREFERENCE SETUP:
CATEGORY DEFAULT OPTIONS
Audio PAL PAL
AUTO
NTSC
Audio Language English English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Portuguese
Subtitle Language
&
Disc Menu
Language
English English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Portuguese
Russian
Chinese
Japanese
Thai
Parental Controls N/A 1. Kid Safe
2. G
3. PG
4. PG13
5. PGR
6. R
7. NC17
8. Adult
Password Default N/A Change
Reset
PLAYBACK
LOADING AND PLAYING A DISC:
1. After installing and connecting the
DVD player, plug it in and turn on at
the mains.
2. Press the Standby button to turn the
unit on.
3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open
the disc tray. Insert a disc with the
label side facing up.
4. Close the disc tray. The unit will load
the disc and start playing.
USB:
With the USB function, you can play video
les directly from a USB ash drive. Insert
the USB ash drive into the USB port and
press the DVD/USB button on the remote
control to select the USB function.
PARENTAL CONTROLS:
In order to use the internal parental rating
feature, the Parental Control option must
be enabled and a password must be set.
The default password is ‘0000’.
• Select Parental Control and choose
the required age rating. Then, select
Set Password, press OK and input the
code 0000.

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TROUBLESHOOTING THE APPLIANCE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The DVD player is
connected to a power
outlet but will not play.
The plug has not been
inserted correctly.
Connect the power supply again.
A disc has been
inserted, but no tracks
or play times are
showing on screen.
The disc is not inserted
correctly.
The disc is dirty or cracked.
Correctly insert the disc.
Clean or replace the disc.
No sound. The AV cable is not correctly
connected or is loose.
Reconnect the AV cable and
ensure the TV is on the correct
channel.
No picture. The cables are not inserted
correctly.
Re-insert the cables and check
the SCART lead or AV cable is
connected correctly.
The remote control
does not work.
The battery does not have
enough power.
The remote controller is
not correctly pointed at the
remote sensor.
The remote sensor is dirty.
Change the battery.
Point the remote controller
directly at the remote sensor.
Clean the remote sensor with a
clean, dry cloth.
The picture freezes or
skips during playback,
or the sound is
distorted.
The disc is damaged, cracked
or dirty.
The speaker is interfering
with DVD playback.
Clean or replace the disc.
Move the speaker away from the
player.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
IMPORTANT
As the colours in the
mains lead of this
appliance may not
correspond with the
coloured markings
identifying the terminals
in your plug, please
proceed as follows:
The wires in the mains
lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L]
Plug Fitting Details (Where Applicable).
The wire coloured blue is the neutral and
must be connected to the terminal marked
[N] or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown is the live wire
and must be connected to the terminal
marked [L] or coloured red.
On no account must either the brown or
the blue wire be connected to the [EARTH]
terminal .
Always ensure that the cord grip is fastened
correctly.
The plug must be tted with a fuse of the
same rating already tted and conforming
to BS 1362 and be ASTA approved.
If in doubt consult a qualied electrician
who will be pleased to do this for you.
Non-Rewireable Mains Plug
If your appliance is supplied with a non-
rewireable plug tted to the mains lead and
should the fuse need replacing, you must
use an ASTA approved one (conforming to
BS 1362 of the same rating).
If in doubt, consult a qualied electrician
who will be pleased to do this for you.
If you need to remove the plug - disconnect
it from the mains - and then cut it o the
mains lead and immediately dispose of its
safely. Never attempt to reuse the plug or
insert it into a socket outlet as there is a
danger of an electric shock.
WARNING:
This appliance is double insulated.
Do not connect any wire to the earth terminal.

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CLEANING AND CARE
DVD PLAYER:
Use a soft, slightly damp cloth with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or
abrasives.
CLEANING DVDS:
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a
cleaning cloth. Start cleaning at the centre
and work your way towards the outer rim.
Do not use solvents such as benzene,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
antistatic spray intended for analog records.
CLEAN THE DISC LENS:
After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
accumulate on the disc lens. To ensure
good image and playback quality, clean the
disc lens with a camera lens brush or any
commercially available cleaners. Take care
to follow the instructions supplied with the
cleaner to prevent damage to the lens.
NOTE: DO NOT touch the lens directly with
your ngers as this may damage it or make
it dirtier.
RECYCLING
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT:
Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish.
You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like this separately.
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to information
about the recycling of electrical items.
Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to information about the recycling of
electrical items purchased in Ireland.
The WEEE directive, introduced in August 2006, states that all electrical items must
be recycled, rather than taken to landll.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling,
once it has reached the end of its life.
WARNING:
DO NOT IMMERSE ANY ELECTRICAL PART OF
THE APPLIANCE IN WATER SUCH AS MOTOR
UNITS OR PLUGS.
PLEASE SEE CLEANING SECTION ABOVE FOR
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

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GLOSSARY
4:3 P/S: Pansan screen display. If the
unit is connected to a television
a wide-screen image will be
displayed on screen in its
native aspect ratio with some
of the right and left sections cut
o.
4:3 L/S: Letterbox screen display. If the
unit is connected to a television
a wide-screen image will be
displayed on screen in its
native aspect ratio with black
borders on the top and bottom,
allowing the full image to be
displayed.
16:9: Widescreen display. A wide-
screen image will be displayed
in full screen in it native aspect
ratio, whle the 4:3 image is
stretched horizontally to t to
the screen.
A-B Repeat: Not to be confused with the
Repeat button. Pressing the A-B
button allows you to manually
select a section to repeat.
AC IN: AC input socket for AV cables.
ANGLE MARK: Allows you to view dierent
camera angles on discs
encoded with angle mark
functions.
AV Cable: AV cables are used to transmit
audio/visual signals.
CVBS: Composite Video Blanking and
Sync. A type of video signal
which is mainly analog.
DVD: A compact disc that stores
large amounts of high-
resolution audio-visual data.
DVCD: Double Video Compact Disc - a
type of VCD that holds video
and audio.
FPS: Frames per second.
L/R VIDEO
OUTPUT: Left and Right video outputs
for an RCA cable input. Colour
coded red and white to match
with the corresponding cable
connections.
LT/RT: 5.1 channel audio is mixed into
left channel and right channel
and is output via the FL and FR
speaker respectively.
L-MONO: In this mode, the DVD player
will output the left channel
audio only via both the FL and
FR speaker.
NTSC: A television display system
used in the U.S and Canada.
Delivers a frame rate of 30 fps
using 525 lines.
OSD: On-Screen Display. A control
panel that allows you to select
and edit the display (such as
brightness and contrast) and
select viewing options.
PAL: A television display system
commonly used in Europe and
parts of Asia. Delivers a frame
rate of 25 fps with 625 lines.
PBC: Playback Control.
RCA Cable: A type of connector used to
transmit audio/visual signals.
RGB: Video input in which red, green
and blue colour information is
transmitted separately from
the picture information of an
image. A common video output
option.
R-MONO: In this mode, the DVD player
will output the right channel
audio only via both the FL and
FR speaker.
SVCD: Super Video Compact Disc – a
digital format for storing video
on standard compact discs.
SCART OUTPUT: A 21 pin socket used to connect
video equipment.
SCART LEAD: Cable commonly used to
connect televisions and
DVD players, VCR or games
consoles.
STEREO
(DUAL MONO): In this mode, the DVD player
will output the left and right
channel audio via the FL and FR
speaker respectively.

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STEREO
(DOWNMIX): The 5.1 channel audio is mixed
into stereo signal and is output
via the FL and FR speaker.
USB: Universal Serial Bus. A popular
connection for sharing and
transferring data from external
devices.
USB PORT: A port to connect a USB ash
drive to.
VCD: Video Compact Disc, designed
to hold MPEG-1 video data
and to include interactive
capabilities.
Ratings:
Universal Suitable for all
audiences.
Parental
Guidance
Parental guidance
suggested; some
material may not
be suitable for
children.
12A
Some material may
be inappropriate for
children under 12,
parental guidance
strongly cautioned.
12 Only suitable for people aged 12 or
over.
15
Only suitable for
people aged 15
and over. Films
can contain adult
themes.
18 Adults only

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