Akai AD66U User manual

DVD player
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DA112
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EL 93
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AD66U

Table of contents
Copyright notice
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
1. Safety........................................................................... 3
1.1 Intended use ....................................................................3
1.2 Labels in this manual .......................................................3
1.3 General safety instructions ..............................................3
2. Preparations for use................................................... 4
2.1 Unpacking ........................................................................4
2.2 Package contents ............................................................5
3. Installation................................................................... 5
3.1 Connecting random equipment ........................................6
3.2 Remote control.................................................................7
4. Functions..................................................................... 7
4.1 DVD Player ......................................................................7
4.2 Remote control.................................................................8
5. Operation..................................................................... 8
5.1 Quick start ........................................................................8
5.2 DVD/CD functions ............................................................9
5.3 USB functions ................................................................12
5.4 General setup menu operation ......................................13
6. Cleaning and maintenance ...................................... 14
6.1 Handle and care of a disc ..............................................14
7. Troubleshooting........................................................ 15
8. Technical data........................................................... 17
9. Disposal of used electrical
and electronic equipment ........................................ 18

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Safety1.
Intended use1.1
The DVD Player plays lm and photos from DVD and USB. The appliance
also plays music from CD. Read the manual carefully before rst use.
2 DVDs and DVD appliances are manufactured under the worldwide
agreed DVD regional code system that the appliance will operate
only with corresponding disc of the same regional code. If the code
number on the label of a DVD does not match that on the label
alongside, the DVD will not play on this appliance.
i The appliance has built-in copyright protection technology that
prevents copying from a disc to any media. If a video recorder is
connected to the appliance, the video output image will be distorted
during recording.
Labels in this manual1.2
! WARNING
A warning means that injury or death is possible if the instructions
are not obeyed.
! CAUTION
A caution means that damage to the equipment is possible.
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A note gives additional information, e.g. for a procedure.
General safety instructions1.3
! WARNING
Do not put force on the appliance. The appliance can fall and can
cause serious injury.

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! CAUTION
Do not spill any liquid on the appliance.
! WARNING
Do not insert any objects in the ventilation holes.
! CAUTION
Do not block the ventilation holes.
i This appliance is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is
required. Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate.
L This appliance employs a laser system. To prevent direct exposure
to the laser beam, do not open the appliance. Visible laser
radiation when open and interlock defeated.
Preparations for use2.
Unpacking2.1
● Unpack the appliance carefully.
● Check the package contents as described below. If any item is missing,
please contact your reseller.
● Remove the labels from the front panel carefully if present.
i We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing
materials in case it ever becomes necessary to return your product
for service. This is the only way to safely protect the product
against damage in transit. If you do dispose of the carton and the
packing materials, please remember to recycle with due care to the
environment.

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Package contents2.2
The following items are included in the received package:
1 DVD Player
1 Remote control
2 Batteries (AAA)
1 Operator manual
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If any item is missing, please contact your reseller.
Installation3.
● Put the appliance on a horizontal at surface.
● Connect the random equipment to the appliance.
Read the paragraph "Connecting random equipment".
● Connect the appliance to the mains.
● Install the batteries in the remote control.
Read the paragraph "Remote control".
!
CAUTION
● Do not put the appliance near a heat source.
● Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
i This appliance is equipped with rubber feet to prevent it from
moving. The feet are made from non-migrating material specially
formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on furniture.
However, certain types of furniture polishes, wood preservatives or
cleaning sprays cause the rubber to soften and leave marks or a
residue on the furniture, and potentially risk the surface to become
damaged. To prevent damage to wooden surfaces, we recommend
that you apply self-adhesive pads to the bottom of the rubber feet
before installation.

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Connecting random equipment3.1
The appliance includes various options
for permanent connection of random
equipment. Suitable cables can be
purchased at your reseller.
Audio connections (output)
These connections allow you to send
audio signal to a connected TV or
amplier.
The appliance has the following audio
outputs:
● Coaxial digital audio: Insert a
suitable cable into the COAXIAL
connection.
Connect the other end of the cable to
the audio input of your random equipment.
Video connections
These connections allow you to send video signal (still images or movies) to
a connected TV.
The appliance has the following video outputs (in order of preference):
● SCART: Insert a suitable cable into the SCART connection.
Connect the other end of the cable to the video input of your random
equipment.

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Remote control3.2
Install batteries
● Remove the battery cover.
● Insert the batteries matching the (+)
and (-) polarity markings.
● Re-install the battery cover.
! CAUTION
Incorrect installation can
cause battery leakage and
corrosion which will damage
the appliance. Corrosion,
oxidation, battery leakage
and any other gradually
acidic defect of this nature
will invalidate the guarantee.
Functions4.
DVD Player4.1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 POWER/STANDBY button
2 Disc tray
3 Display
4 Remote control sensor
5 OPEN/CLOSE button
6 PLAY/PAUSE button
7 USB slot

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Remote control4.2
8 POWER/STANDBY button
9 Digit buttons (0-9)
10 ZOOM/MENU button
11 SUBTITLE/TITLE button
12 SETUP button
13 AUDIO/ANGLE button
14 Arrow buttons
15 OK button
16 REW button
17 FWD button
18 PREV button
19 NEXT button
20 MUTE button
21 GOTO button
22 DISPLAY button
23 VOL- button
24 VOL+ button
25 STOP button
26 PLAY/PAUSE button
27 REPEAT/PROG button
28 USB button
29 OPEN/CLOSE button
Operation5.
All functions of the appliance are accessible using the remote control.
All instructions refer to operation with the remote control, unless indicated
otherwise.
Quick start5.1
General functions
● Set the appliance in the standby mode.
● To switch on the appliance, press the POWER/STANDBY button (8).
To switch back to the standby mode, press the POWER/STANDBY button
(8) again.
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15
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● To adjust the volume, press the VOL+ button (24) or the VOL- button (23).
● To mute or restore sound, press the MUTE button (20).
DVD/CD functions
● Switch on the appliance.
● Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (29) to open the disc tray (2).
● Place a disc in the disc tray (2).
● Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (29) to close the disc tray (2).
The display shows the total number of tracks on the CD.
● To start playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button (26) once.
● For extended instructions, read the paragraph "DVD/CD functions" further
on in this manual.
USB functions
● Switch on the appliance.
● Insert the device in the slot (7). The device can only be connected one way.
● Press the USB button (28) to select the USB mode.
● To start playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button (26) once.
● For extended instructions, read the paragraph "USB functions" further on
in this manual.
DVD/CD functions5.2
After the disc has been loaded, a content menu will display on the TV screen.
● Press the arrow buttons (14) to select a menu item.
● Press the OK button (15) to enter the selected menu item.
During playback, the following functions are available:
● To select a chapter (DVD) or track (CD), press the digit buttons (9).
● To select the next or previous chapter (DVD) or track (CD), press the
PREV button (18) or the NEXT button (19).
● To forward or rewind the DVD, press the FWD button (17) or the REW
button (16). The available speed rates are: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32.
● To pause playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button (26). To resume
playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button (26) again.
● To stop playback temporarily, press the STOP button (25). To stop
playback permanently, press the STOP button (25) again. To resume
playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button (26).
● To repeat a chapter (DVD) or one or all tracks (CD):
Press the REPEAT button (27) to repeat the current chapter or track.•

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Press the REPEAT button (27) again to repeat the current title.•
Press the REPEAT button (27) again to repeat all chapters or tracks.•
Press the REPEAT button (27) again to cancel the function.•
● To view a specic title of a DVD, press the TITLE button (11). Use the
arrow buttons (14) to select the title.
● To switch on the subtitles of a DVD, press the SUBTITLE button (11). To
switch off the subtitles of a DVD, press the SUBTITLE button (11) again.
● To select the audio language of a DVD, press the AUDIO button (13)
repeatedly until the desired language is set.
● To select extra information of a DVD or CD (remaining time/passed
playtime/track number/chapter number), press the DISPLAY button (22).
● To select the camera angle, press the ANGLE button (13).
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● Normally, if an MP3 disc is loaded, the unit will take longer time to read
the initial data.
● A DVD that does not match the region code cannot be read by this
appliance.
● If a disc contains mixed content (e.g. MP3 and video les), the appliance
will only recognise, list and play one content type.
● The screen saver becomes active if no disc has been loaded for
3 minutes, or if the appliance has been in STOP mode for 3 minutes.
Using the GOTO function
The GOTO function can be used to select a specic starting point on a DVD
or CD.
● Press the GOTO button (21).
● Press the arrow buttons (14) to select an entry.
The possible entries for DVD are:
Disc time -
Chapter -
Title -
Chapter time -
Title time -
The possible entries for CD are:
Track time -
Specic track -
● Press the digit buttons (9) to set a selection.

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Using the MP3/MPEG4/WMA playback function
● Insert an MP3/MPEG4/WMA disc. A content menu will display on the TV
screen.
● Press the up/down arrow buttons (14) to select a folder or a le.
● Press the OK button (15) to enter the selected folder or le.
● Press the arrow buttons (14) to switch between folders and les.
Press the OK button (15) to conrm.
● Press the MENU button (10) to return to the content menu during
playback.
Using the JPEG playback function
● Insert a JPEG disc. A content menu will display on the TV screen.
● In the menu, press the up/down arrow buttons (13) to select a le.
Press the OK button (15) to start the slide show.
● Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (26) to hold the slide show at the current
picture.
● Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (26) to resume the slide show.
● Press the PREV button (18) or the NEXT button (19) to select the
previous or next picture.
Using the PROGRAM function
DVD/CD
● Press the PROG button (27) for more than 2 seconds.
● Press the arrow buttons (14) to select the title.
● Press the OK button (15) to conrm the selection.
● Press the arrow buttons (14) to select the chapter.
● Press the OK button (15) to conrm the selection.
● To delete the program, select the program list with the arrow buttons (14)
and press the STOP button (25).
MP3/MPEG4/WMA
● Press the up/down arrow buttons (14) to select the le.
● Press the right arrow button (14) to add the le to the program list.
● Press the PROG button (27) for more than 2 seconds. A program menu
will be created.
● To remove a le from the program list, press the up/down arrow buttons
(14) to select the le and then press the right arrow button (14) to remove
the le.

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Using the ZOOM function
This function can be used for zooming in and out on photos and DVDs.
The available zoom ratios are: ZOOMx1/ZOOMx2/ZOOMx4
(DVD/VCD/MPEG4); 25%/50%/100%/150%/200% (JPEG).
● Press the ZOOM button (10).
● Press the ZOOM button (10) again to set the correct size.
● Press the arrow buttons (14) to move through the picture.
USB functions5.3
After the device has been connected, a content menu will display on the TV
screen.
● Press the up/down arrow buttons (14) to select a folder or a le.
● Press the OK button (15) to enter the selected folder or to play the le.
You can also use the digit buttons (9) to select a folder or to play the le.
● Press the PROG button (27) to switch between folders and les. Press the
OK button (15) to conrm.
● Press the MENU button (10) to return to the content menu during
playback.
During playback, the following functions are available:
● To select a track, press the PREV button (18) or the NEXT button (19)
until the desired track is set.
● To pause playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button (26). To resume
playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button (26) again.
● To stop playback, press the STOP button (25).
● To remove the device, gently pull it out of the slot.
i Due to the great variety of products with USB ports and their
sometimes quite manufacturer-specic functions we can neither
guarantee that all devices will be recognised, nor that all operating
options that are possible in theory will actually work.
Using the PROGRAM function
MP3/MPEG4/WMA
● Press the up/down arrow buttons (14) to select the le.
● Press the right arrow button (14) to add the le to the program list.
● Press the PROG button (27) for more than 2 seconds. A program menu
will be created.

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● To remove a le from the program list, press the up/down arrow buttons
(14) to select the le and then press the right arrow button (14) to remove
the le.
General setup menu operation5.4
This chapter explains a complete setup of the appliance: settings of screen
display, audio setup and video setup.
To change the initial settings
The following actions have to be carried out with the remote control.
● Press the SETUP button (12).
● Press the arrow buttons (left and right) (14) to select a submenu.
The submenu is displayed directly.
● Press the arrow buttons (up and down) (14) to scroll through the
submenu.
● Press the OK button (15) to select a setting, or the left arrow button (14)
to cancel the selection.
● Press the SETUP button (12) to store the settings and exit.
System setup menu
LANGUAGE SETUP
● OSD: Select the language of the setup menu and screen display.
● ENCODING: Select the correct value to support the external subtitle in
a different language.
DISPLAY SETUP
● TV STANDARD: Select the video output format to match the appliance to
the TV system: PAL, AUTO or NTSC.
● DISPLAY TYPE: Select the aspect ratio.
● VIDEO OUTPUT: Select the video output format.
● BRIGHTNESS: Adjust the brightness.
● CONTRAST: Adjust the contrast.
PREFERENCE SETTINGS
● CHANGE PIN: Change the password for parental control.
● DEFAULT: Restore the default settings of the appliance.

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DMP menu
PHOTO SETTINGS
● INTERVAL TIME: Select the interval time during the photo slide show.
● TRANSITION EFFECT: Select the transition effect for the photo slide
show.
● SHOW TYPE: Select the ll mode for the picture view.
● COLOR TONE: Select the color tone.
Disc menu
LANGUAGE SETUP
● MENU: Choose the language.
● AUDIO: Choose the audio language.
● SUBTITLE: Choose the subtitle language.
AUDIO SETUP
● DIGITAL OUT: Select the digital output mode for coaxial.
● ANALOG OUT: Switch this function ON or OFF.
● DOWNMIX: Set the downmix mode for analog output.
CUSTOM SETUP
● PARENTAL CTRL: Set a rating for movies played by the appliance.
● ANGLE MARK: Switch this function ON or OFF.
Cleaning and maintenance6.
! WARNING
Before performing any cleaning or maintenance, switch off and
unplug the appliance.
● Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft cloth. When the appliance is
very dirty, dampen the cloth slightly with water and a neutral solution.
Handle and care of a disc6.1
● Hold the disc with ngers. Hold the disc outer edge and/or the centre
spindle hole. Do not touch the disc surface.
● Do not bend or press the disc. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heating sources.

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● Clean the disc surface with a soft, dry cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc
surface gently, radially, from centre towards the outer edge.
● Do not apply thinner, alcohol, chemical solvent, or sprays when cleaning.
Such cleaning uids will permanently damage the disc surface.
Troubleshooting7.
Trouble Action
No sound or incomplete audio Check if the random equipment are switched on
and set correctly.
Check cables for connection problems.
Check if the correct source is selected.
Check volume or mute setting.
No picture Check if the TV is switched on and set to the
correct A/V input.
Check cables for connection problems.
No power Check if the power cord has been properly
connected to the power outlet.
Malfunction Should the appliance develop a serious
malfunction, unplug the appliance for 30 minutes.
After this, power on the appliance and restore to
factory default.
DVD/CD
Trouble Action
No playback There is no disc inserted. Load a disc in the
appliance.
Disc is loaded upside down. Place the disc with the
label facing upward.
Rating level of the disc is higher than the rating
level setting of the appliance.
Invalid region code.
Incorrect type of disc.
Disc may be damaged or dirty, clean the disc or try
another disc.
Moisture may have condensed inside the
appliance. Remove the disc and leave the
appliance powered on for one or two hours.

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No sound or incomplete audio Select another audio track.
During SCAN, SLOW MOTION or SINGLE STEP
the sound is muted.
Check if the disc is in fast forward or fast rewind
mode. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (26).
No scan or skip possible Some discs are programmed to refuse user action
at certain sections. This is no malfunction. Single
chapter or track discs do not allow skip function.
Picture distorted or noisy Disc may be damaged or dirty, clean the disc or try
another disc.
Check TV system setting (PAL/NTSC).
A VCR is connected between the appliance and the
random equipment. Connect the appliance to a A/V
directly.
Clean the disc.
Picture not full screen Select the screen format from the appliances setup
menu.
Select screen format in disc start menu.
MP3 playback
Trouble Action
No sound or incomplete audio If MP3 data is mixed with other les on CD, the
appliance may play the non-MP3 les as noise or
without sound or it rejects the disc.
Check if the played le is in MP3 format or select
another le to play.
USB playback
Trouble Action
No playback USB device is not installed or installed incorrectly.
Insert USB device into slot.
Incompatible USB device used. Playback using any
USB device cannot be guaranteed. Please try
another USB device.

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Remote control (RC)
Trouble Action
RC does not function Check the battery installation.
Point the RC at the remote control sensor.
Stay within 8 metres of the appliance.
Technical data8.
DVD player
Parameter Value
Voltage 100-240 VAC ~ 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 15 W
Standby power consumption <1 W
USB connection USB 2.0 compatible
Dimensions (W x H x D) 220 x 230 x 38 mm
Weight 1.3 kg
Disc output
Parameter Value
Laser type semiconductor
Signal/noise ratio >90 dB
Channel separation 80 dB
Wow and utter Below the limit of the appliance
Audio dynamic range >90 dB
Frequency response 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz (+/- 1 dB)
Television system PAL/NTSC
Region code 2
Output Terminals
Parameter Value
Video 1.0 Vp-p
Digital audio 650 mV +/- 100mV
Remote control
Parameter Value
Power consumption 35 mW
Battery size AAA

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Supported media formats
Parameter Value
Disc types DVD / DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW /
CD-R / CD-RW / DIVX / SVCD / VCD / CD-DA
Picture formats JPEG
Video formats MPEG4
Disposal of used electrical9.
and electronic equipment
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The meaning of the symbol on the material, its accessory or packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Please, dispose of this equipment at your applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipments waste. In the European
Union and Other European countries which there are separate collection
systems for used electrical and electronic product. By ensuring the correct
disposal of this product, you will help prevent potentially hazardous to the
environment and to human health, which could otherwise be caused by
unsuitable waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help
conserve natural resources. Please do not therefore dispose of your old
electrical and electronic equipment with your household waste.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact
your local city ofce, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
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