Blaupunkt DVD-ME1 User manual

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Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
What is MP3? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Terms for Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Note on Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Preparation Before Operation
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Names and Layout of Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connect to a Mobile Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connect to a TravelPilot DX-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connect to a TV/Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connect to Home Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Basic Operations
TV/Video Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Play Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
OSD (On-Screen-Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
DVD Menu Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Audio Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Play Discs in Various Ways
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Fast Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Slow Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Select Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Select Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Zoom Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Function Setting
Menu Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
TV Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
TV Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Angle Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Dual Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Dynamic Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Front Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Password Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
MP3 Operations
Play Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Others
Using Headphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Limited Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
TABLE OFCONTENTS

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CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION This unit employs a laser system. To ensure the proper use of the unit, read this manual carefully and keep it for
future reference. If the unit requires servicing, contact the retailer and or Blaupunkt service center - see "Limited
Warranty Information". To prevent direct exposure to the laser radiation, do not open the cabinet or back of the unit.
NOTE: 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 Rule. 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 measure:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Dangerous high voltages are present inside the enclosure. To prevent electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within and equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within and equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

SAFETY CONCERNS
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We always recommend you have your Blaupunkt DVD/MP3 player professionally installed but the installation process is
often so easy that the average consumer can achieve success with little trouble. All operating instructions should be
followed. Regardless of person installing, you should be sure to review the following points before proceeding with the
installation:
■READ THE MANUAL! Understanding the product and installation limitation before lifting a screwdriver. Follow
Instructions -
■POWER SOURCES - Make sure to use operate only from the type of power source indicated on the rear panel. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Do not overload
the power source to prevent a risk of fire or electric shock.
■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.
■POWER CABLE - Make sure to route power cables appropriately so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying special attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
■CLEANING - Disconnect this product from the power source before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth.
■WATER & MOISTURE - Do not use this product near water.
■ACCESSORIES - Do not place this product on an unstable object. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
■LIGHTNING - During a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the power source prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
■OBJECT & LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of any kind into this product and/or liquid entry to product could result
in a fire or electric shock.
■SERVICING - Any attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
■DAMAGES REQUIRING SERVICE - Disconnect this product from the power source and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions;
a) Damage to the power cord or plug
b) Water damage
c) Product malfunction or change in performance
d) If the product has been dropped
■PART REPLACEMENT - Make sure to use the replacement parts specified and/or approved by the manufacturer to
prevent potential fire, electric shock or other hazards. Upon completion of any service or repair, be sure to perform
safety checks by qualified service personnel.
■WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AT ALL TIMES - Flying debris are always dangerous.
■PROTECT THE VEHICLE - Always disconnect the negative battery cable before starting any kind of installation work.
This prevents a possible high current electrical short (potential fires).
■HEAT - Keep all products away from nearby hot components such as amplifiers, radiators, heat registers, stoves or
vehicle components that heat up over time such as hoses, high current wires, and braking systems components.
Make sure to leave enough room for ventilation on openings and slots to protect if from over-heating.
■GIVE YOURSELF LOTS OF TIME - Rushing to complete an installation nearly always ends up with problems.
■WHILE DRIVING, KEEP EYES ON THE ROAD AND NOT ON THE MONITOR. KEEP THE VOLUME LOW.
Please record the model and serial number located at rear panel.
Model No. Serial No.

Congratulations! You are the now the owner of an exceptional in-car (12VDC) & home (110VAC) DVD/MP3 player from
the audio and video enthusiasts at Blaupunkt. Not only do we offer you a great product but also a supportive owner's
manual. Although technically informative, we are also are very concerned about the end consumer using proper
installation techniques for the highest performance possible from their new in-car & home DVD/MP3 player. Most
important to us are concerns with safety and the installation process. Since our Blaupunkt retail dealers have the tools
and experience for an optimized and safe installation, we always recommend they do the final vehicle integration. But,
should you choose to install these products yourself, please take the time to read this manual completely and abide by
all precautions.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING BLAUPUNKT!
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KEY FEATURES
1. SUPERB SOUND QUALITY: Dolby Digital system developed by Dolby laboratories and DTS
developed by DTS Inc., features in DVD and audio CD. *Some DVD/MP3 player might not
ready for DTS features.
2. HIGH DEFINITION: The unit adopts MPEG2 coding format and brings the horizontal resolution over 500 lines.
3. UNIQUE FUNCTIONS: Multi-angle and multi-language bring unique functions if your DVD media has capability.
4. COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with most DVD, SVCD (Super Video CD), VCD (Video CD), CD & MP3
formatted disc (see below).
5. ZOOM & ANGLE: Enjoy up to 4 times larger pictures on your monitor.
WHAT IS MP3?
It is the compression technology developed by MPEG (the Moving Picture Experts Group) in 1988. MPEG had
developed a compression system for digital television video data and their accompanying soundtracks. The part of the
MPEG format is MPEG audio Layer-3, abbreviated as MP3. It is a special compression technology to fit in smaller
spaces for example, DVD movies, HDTV broadcasts and DSS satellite systems.
A typical MP3 files is about 1/11 the size of an equivalent CD-audio file. Therefore, about 13 hours of CD-quality songs
can be stored in MP3 format. A CD stores songs as digital information. The data on a CD uses a high-resolution,
uncompressed format. Music's analog waveform on digital media (CDs and CD-Rs) is sampled 44,100 times per
second (44.1KHz). The samples are 2 bytes (16 bits) long, and there are 2 separate channels for left and right speakers
for stereo sound. Thus, CD stores 1,411,200 bits per second. (44,100 samples/second x 16 bits/sample x 2 channels)
1.4 million bit per second is 176,400 bytes per second. If an average music is 3 minutes long, music consumes about
32Mbytes of space on CD. An audio CD has a capacity of 654.7 MB, and can store up to 74 minutes of music. The
most common bit rate for MP3 is 128,000 bits per second (128K), which produces very close to CD-quality sound,
1,411,200 bits per second. Now, you see a tremendous space reduction to 9 percent. The more bit rate is the better
sound quality, but more space to store.
NOTE on MP3: For high quality sound, we recommend converting MP3 files with sampling frequency of 44.1KHz and a
fixed bit rate of 128kpbs. Note that the unit may not play tracks in the order that you record them to the disc.
PLAYABLE DISCS
TYPE DISC LOGO CONTENTS DISC SIZE PLAY TIME (appox.)
DVD Video* Audio + Video 12cm 2h (for single-sided DVD), 4h (for double-sided DVD)
(motion pictures) 8cm 80min (for single-sided DVD), 160min (for double-sided DVD)
Super Video CD/ Audio + Video 12cm SVCD (45 mins), VCD (74 mins)
Video CD (motion pictures) 8cm VCD (20 mins)
CD Audio 12cm 74 mins
8cm 20 mins
MP3** Audio 12cm 10+ hours (128kbits per second or higher compression
recommended)
* Region codes for DVD disc is printed on the rear panel, only the disc with same code can be played.
**This product reads MP3 formatted CD-Rs (CD-Recordable). CD-RW (CD-rewritable) media does not work in the player.