Curtis DVD8723UK User manual

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RechargingBatteryCaution
•Do not use any unauthorized parts.
•Use the authorized AC adapter when recharging
battery.
•Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C
•Do not attempt to dismantle or modify the unit.
•Excessive impact may cause the unit to malfunction.
•Do not incinerate.
•Do not disassemble; dispose of properly.
Maintenance and care
Caring for the player
•“The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing” and that no objects filled with liquid shall be placed on
the unit.
•This kind of electronic products should never be subjected to extreme temperatures or high humidity.
•If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
•When the lens in the pick-up gets dirty, malfunctions including the impossibility of playback may occur.
The lens should be cleaned using a commercially available camera lens blower, etc. Do not touch the lens to
prevent damaging the mechanism. Also do not use a lens cleaner or disc cleaner product.
•Never play a cracked or warped disc.
Cleaning the Unit
•To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cleaning.
•The finish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture. Use caution when cleaning
and wiping the plastic parts. Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used on the panel.
•Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc.
Condensation
•If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD player and cause
damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for
30 minutes before operating the unit.
Disconnectpower
•If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the power converter from the wall outlet.
To disconnect the AC power cord (main leads), grasp the plug itself, never pull the cord.
Caution & Warning
•The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
•Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.
•The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc.
•Do not place the product in closed bookcases or racks without proper ventilation.
•No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
•The use of apparatus is in moderate climates.
•When the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
•Before scrapping the appliance, remove the batteries and place them in the appropriate battery collection con-
tainer.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.
•This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
•The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear panel.
•This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any cover or attempt to
gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only.
In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge, reset the apparatus by disconnecting from mains supply.
Before using the player, please ensure that the local AC voltage is suitable for this unit.
This symbol on the product or in the instructions
means that your electrical and electronic equipment
should be disposed at the end of life separately from
your household waste. There are separate collection
systems for recycling in the EU.
For more information, please contact the lo-
cal authority or your retailer where you pur-
chased the product.
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ImportantSafeguards
1. Power sources — Only use the AC/DC power convertor that is packed with the unit. Using other adapters could
seriously damage the unit.
2. 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. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the unit.
3. Enclosure removal — Never remove the enclosure.
4. Drop — Do not drop the unit or apply strong shock to it.
5. Ventilation — Avoid hindering the ventilation of the unit, when playing in the car with pouch, ensure is kept the pouch
opening.
6. Abnormal smell — If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected, immediately turn the power OFF and pullout the power
cords. Contact your dealer or nearest service center.
7. Heat-Avoid placing the unit under direct sunlight or near a source of heat such as heating equipment. Particularly,
never leave it in an automobile or on the dashboard.
8. Temperature — The unit may not function properly if used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The ideal
ambient temperature is above +5°C(41°F).
9. Water and moisture — The unit should not be used near water -for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
10. Vibration — Avoid placing the unit on an unstable place such as a shelf or in a place subject to vibrations.
11. Magnetic fields — keep the unit away from sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker systems, radio,
motorized toys or magnetized objects.
12. Nonuse periods — The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period
of time.
13. Damage requiring service-The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
C. The unit has been exposed to rain.
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
E. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
14. Sevice — The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the operating instructions-All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
15. CAUTION — TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLYINSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
Notesonusingthroughcarstereo:
In case of abnormality such as smoke production, immediately unplug the car adaptor from the cigar lighter socket. Do
not leave the products or batteries in the car.
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Gettingstarted
Unpacking
Unpack the unit and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost. We recommend that you retain
the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
•Portable DVD Player............................................... x1 •Remote control handset.............................................. x1
•AC adaptor. ............................................................. x1 •Remote control handset with battery (CR2025) ......... x1
•DC Cable ................................................................ x1 •User manual................................................................ x1
•AVCable.................................................................. x1 •Car Adaptor ................................................................. x1
•Carry pouch for player .......................................... x1
Locationoffeatures
Remote Control Unit
1. KEY LOCK BUTTON
2. NUMBER 0 TO +9 BUTTON
3. DVD MENU BUTTON
4. TITLEMENUBUTTON
5. PBCBUTTON
6. DISPLAYBUTTON
7. NAVIGATION (5,6,3,4) BUTTON
8. RETURNBUTTON
9. BOOKMARKBUTTON
10. SLOW/RBUTTON
11. PAUSE/STEPBUTTON
12. RANDOMBUTTON
13. MUTEBUTTON
14. REPEAT/REPEATA-BBUTTON
15. SEARCH FORWARD BUTTON
16. SEARCH REVERSE BUTTON
17. SKIP FORWARD BUTTON
18. SKIP REVERSE BUTTON
19. SLOW/FBUTTON
20. STOPBUTTON
21. PROGRAMBUTTON
22. SEARCHBUTTON
23. ENTERBUTTON
24. PLAYBUTTON
25. SETUPBUTTON
26. 3DBUTTON
27. ANGLEBUTTON
28. SUBTITLEMENUBUTTON
29. AUDIO MENU BUTTON
30. AUDIO MODE BUTTON
31. ZOOMBUTTON
32. CLEARBUTTON
33. DIGESTBUTTON
34. STANDBY ON/OFF BUTTON
35. SCREEN ON/OFF BUTTON
•Point remote control unit no more than 6m from the remote sensor and within about 300 of the front of the unit.
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Bottom View:
29. STAND LEG.
NOTES:
To take the function effect by the unit control buttons, after press and release the button on each time.
(From button no. 11 -13, 16 - 18, 22 - 25, )
HOW TO MAKE YOU PLAYER STAND
Follow the illustration below to make your player stand.
Carefullystandtheunit.
Pulloutthestandgently,atbottomoftheunit.
Pull
Main unit
Rear View:
1. PHONES JACK
2. PHONES JACK
3. VOLUMEKNOB
4. INPUT / OUTPUT LINE SELECTOR
5. S – VIDEO JACK
6. VIDEO JACK
7. AUDIO JACK
8. DC OUT JACK
9. POWER SLIDE KNOB
10. DC IN JACK
Top View:
11. TITLEMENUBUTTON
12. DVD MENU BUTTON
13. DISPLAYBUTTON
14. SETUPBUTTON
15. REMOTESENSOR
16. PAUSEBUTTON
17. SKIP REVERSE BUTTON
18. SKIP FORWARD BUTTON
19. POWER INDICATOR
20. STANDBY INDICATOR
21. FULL INDICATOR
22. NETVIGATION (5/6/3/4) BUTTONS
23. ENTERBUTTON
24. PLAYBUTTON
25. STOPBUTTON
26. PANEL COVER
27. PANEL SCREEN
Front View:
28. OPEN SLIDE KNOB
Locationoffeatures (continue)
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PowerSources
Battery installation (remote control unit)
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert one battery (CR 2025) making sure the polarity (+ / –) matches the
marks inside the unit.
3. Replace the cover.
Do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or throw the
batteries into the fire.
ChargingtheBattery
Unit has build-in NiMH battery, then refer the step of “Using AC Adapter for
player” to connect power converter.
Notes:
•For the kind of Ni-MH rechargeable battery, it will not be fully charged when
a battery to be charged first time, please note that the discharging time will
be short.
•The battery will be operated normally with normal capacity after 4~5 times
of charging and discharging. It is not a defect and abnormal battery.
•After a period of storage, or not use for a period, it will require users to repeat
above mentioned steps to get the battery back to normal condition.
•The battery is fully charged for approximately 4~5 hours after the AC
adaptor is connected.
Battery is charging the CHARGE indicator at the front will light on RED. When
charging is completed, the FULL indicator will light on GREEN.
Notes:
•Disconnect the AC adapter plugs from both the battery and the AC outlet,
when charging is completed or not necessary.
•Battery recharge circuit operates in OFF mode and STANDBY mode. But
Switch off the unit for battery recharge is recommended.
•Whenbatteryisfully charged andreleasedfromunit, the CHARGEindicator
will light on RED, it means the charge circuit is ON.
BatteryLowIndication
When using the rechargeable battery to playing and the battery is nearly
exhausted, the player front “STANDBY” indicator will blinking. In a while, the
power will be turned off automatically. Refer “Charging the Battery” to re-
charge the battery.
Using AC Adapter for Player
Insert the DC plug at the end of the adapter cord into the DC IN jack at the right
side of the player. Then plug the other end into an AC wall outlet.
Notes:
•Onlyusewiththe supplied ACadapter.Using with other ACadaptercould
be damaged.
•Remove both DC plug & AC-IN plug, to disconnect the AC adapter when
not necessary.
Using the Car Adapter (For cars with Negative
grounding only)
Plug the small end of the car adapter into the DC IN jack and then plug the
other end into the cigarette lighter socket. This indicator lights when the power
is on.
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BasicPlayback
DVD, VCD, Audio CD, MP3-disc Starting playback
1To power on the unit. Slide the POWER knob ON at the unit top then the unit will turn on.
Notes: Selection kind of power source, please refer portion of POWER SOURCE
2Slide the LINE SELECT IN/OUT to the “OUT” position.
3Press PANEL COVER to open up gently (OPEN appears on screen) and place the disc with the label side facing front
on the disc tray.
Notes: Hold the disc without touching either of its surfaces, placed with the printed title side facing up only.
4Push down the left front edge on the door, to close secure. The disc will start playback automatically.
Notes:
•Loading the disc in any source mode will switch from the current mode to disc mode.
•For MP3 disc, the disc reading time may exceed a little bit longer, due to the large number of songs complied into
one disc.
If playing DVD disc a MENU appears on the TV screen:
Press the (5/6/3or4) Arrow buttons, to select the desired item, then press the ENTER button. Playback of the selected
item will start.
Note: For more details, please refer to the jacket or case of the disc. If the password is set and the inserted disc is within
the Parental Ratings set, then the Password screen will appear, prompting you to enter the password.
If playing MP3-disc, please refer portion of “MP3 Basic Operation”.
5Stopping play
PresstheSTOP button once andPressPLAYto Continue appearsonthe screen.Theplayer memoriesthepoint where
you stopped. If you press the PLAYbutton again, play starts automatically from the point where you stopped.
(Resuming Playback)
If the STOP button is pressed twice, the screen shows STOP( <) then the player stops completely.
Note: Some discs may not start resuming playback.
6Adjust the volume knob to a comfortable level.
Note: When in play mode, the “STANDBY” indicator is blinking, the battery is nearly exhausted. Refer “POWER
SOURCE” to recharge the battery.
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Connections
Notes for cable connections:
•Audio cable (one end with small plug, and two end with Red / White RCA plug.)
•Video cable ( one end with small plug, and one end with Yellow RCA plug).
•S-Video cable ( one end with small plug, and one end with S-Video plug).
Turn off the power and keep DC cord pulled out from the adapter when connecting the system
Connectheadphonestoplayer
headphone jack.
CAUTION:Listeningathigh power foralongmoment could
damage user’s ears.
Connect the DC plug
Connect the DC plug at the end of the adapter cord, or
connect the Car Adapter (optional) into the DC IN jack,
then plug the other end into the car cigarette lighter socket.
SYSTEMCONNECTION
Use audio cable (Red / White), video cable (Yellow) to
connect from player to TV set and amplifier.
CONNECT THE PLAYER TO TV SET
BY AUDIO / AV CABLE
Use audio cable (Red / White), video cable (Yellow) to
connect the player and TV set.
CONNECTTHEPLAYERTO TVSETBY
S –CABLE
Use S-Video cable to connect the player and TV set.
CONNECT OTHER MEDIA TO THE
PLAYER
Use audio cable (Red / White), video cable (Yellow) to
connect from other media to player.
Notes:
•Slide the Line Select switch to “IN”
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Basicoperation
Panel Key Lock
Press KEY LOCK Button on the remote control: “Key Lock On” Appears on TV screen, then the function keys on main
unit are disable except power button.To make all buttons available again, press KEY LOCK button again.
Skip and Searching
1SKIP REV(99
99
9) and FF(::
::
:) button:
Press these buttons to go to the previous/next chapter (DVD) or track (CD).
2SLOW/F, SLOW/R button:
Press this button to select slow-motion forward or rewind playback at 1/2,1/4,1/8,1/16 normal speed without sound.
NOTE: This player does not support slow-motion for playback audio CD & MP3-disc, and slow-motion re-wind (SLOW/R)
does not support playback VCD disc and “xxxxx” will appear on the TV screen if you press SLOW/R button when
playing a VCD disc.
3PAUSE/STEP (;;
;;
;)button: Press button once to pause the picture.
Repeatedly press the PAUSE/STEP (;;
;;
;)button to play the DVD one frame at a time.
4SEARCH REV(7) and FF(8) button: These buttons allow searching ahead/back at 4-level speeds 1st press: x2 ²
2nd press: x4 ²3rd press: x8 ²4th press: x16
Noted: Press the PLAY(u) button to resume normal playback.
Title/ChapterSearch
Use this feature to directly go to a specific title and/or chapter.
Press the SEARCH button once. Press the (3,4) buttons to select the TITLE, then use the numeric buttons to select the
desired title number.
Press the ( 3,4) buttons to select the CHAPTER, then use the numeric buttons to select the desired chapter number.
Title/Time Search
Use this feature to directly go to a specific title and/or time.
While in the Stop mode, press the SEARCH button twice. Press the (3,4) buttons to select the TITLE, then use the
Number buttons to select the desired title number.
Press the (3,4) buttons to select the TIME, then use the Number buttons to select the desired time.
NOTE:
•If the Search feature is attempted in the Play mode, then you can only go to a specific chapter or time, you cannot
change the title number.
•If you enter a time that exceeds the time limit of the DVD, then “INPUT INVALID” will appear,
and you must try again.
•Repeat may not work properly with some discs.
•When play VCD, the SEARCH feature can only use Number buttons to select desired track or time.
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REPEAT PLAYBACK MODE BUTTONS
The repeat functions that you can enjoy are dependent on the disc types played.
DVD: Title repeat, chapter repeat and given portion repeat.
VCD / CD: All tracks repeat, single track repeat and given portion.
REPEAT button
DVD disc:
While in the Playback mode, press the REPEATbutton once; “ PCHAPTER ” will appear briefly on the TV screen and the
currently playing Chapter will repeat continuously.
While in the Playback mode, press the REPEATbutton a second time; “ PTITLE ” will appear briefly on theTV screen and
the currently playing Title will repeat continuously. Press the REPEATbutton once more to cancel Repeat mode.
CD / VCD disc:
To Repeat play a track, simply select the track as described on the previous page, then press the REPEATbutton once;
“ PTRACK ” Will appear on the TV screen and the unit will repeat the selected track continuously until the STOP (<)
button is pressed.
To Repeat play all tracks on a CD, press the REPEATbutton a second time; “ PALL ” will appear on the TV screen and
unit will repeat the CD continuously until the STOP (<) button is pressed.
To cancel Repeat play, press the REPEATbutton until “REPEATOFF” will shown on the TV screen.
A-B REPEAT button
Note: MP3 discs does not support this function.
DVD disc:
•You can repeatedly play a given portion by operating as following:
To press this button once to define the portion head.
To press this button again to define the portion toe. Then the portion will be played repeatedly.
•To press this button again to return to normal playback.
CD / VCD disc:
While playing back a CD, this unit can repeatedly play back a specific section.
While in the Playback mode, press the Repeat A-B button to define where you want the section to start. Press the Repeat
A-B button again to define where you would like the section to end, the unit will then play the selected area continuously.
To cancel A-B Repeat mode, press the A-B button again until the icon disappear on screen.
Random Playback
Press the RANDOM button once and “RANDOM” will appear on the TV screen. Press the PLAY(u) button and the unit will
play all the tracks back in random order. After 20 tracks have been randomly played, the unit will automatically stop
playing and enter the Stop mode. To cancel Shuffle, press the RANDOM button a second time “RANDOM OFF” will shown
on the TV screen.
Note: When playing CD, MP3, or others audio media disc, you can press the “SCREEN ON / OFF” button, to turn off the
TFT screen temporary, it will save more power when using rechargable battery for playing.
Basicoperation(continue)
IMPORTANT
When the “xxxxx” symbol appears while pressing a button, this means that the corresponding function cannot be
performed either on the disc inserted, or in the selected mode.
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Basicoperation(continue)
ProgrammedPlayback(DVD/CD/VCD)
Note: MP3 discs does not support this function.
This unit has a 20 track programmable memory that allows you to program up to 20 tracks on any disc for playback in
any desired order. You may program 20 different tracks or you may also program certain tracks to play more than once.
To perform programmed playback, proceed as follows:
1. While in the Stop mode, press the PROGRAM button, the Program menu will appear on the TV screen.
2. Press the Numeric buttons to input 2 numbers for each program track : one for title, one for chapter. After input 2
numbers, the cursor will automatically jump to the next program track for input another numbers.
3. Repeatstep2until all desired title&chapters have been programmed(upto 20).Youcan repeat atitle&chapter more
than once if desired.
4. Press the (5,6,3,4) button to select “ START” position.
5. Press the PLAY(u) button to begin programmed playback.
Playback will begin on the first title/chapter that you programmed and the player will continue to play all of the tracks
that you programmed in the order in which you programmed them.
FOR VCD / CD:
Select the track to be memory by using the Numeric buttons. The unit will automatically go to the next track to allow you
to program.
FOR DVD:
Select the TITLE/CHAPTER to be memory by using the number buttons. The unit will automatically go to the next track
to allow you to program.
Press the STOP (<) button to stop programmed play.
TO CANCEL THE PROGRAM FUNCTION:
To cancel the Program function, press the STOP (<) button twice, or press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
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AdvancedPlaybackmode
Audio menu
Press AUDIO MENU button, you can change the audio language from the one selected at the initial settings to a different
language, if available.
DVD Menu
Press the DVD MENU button, and the Main Menu of the disc will appear. Use the (3,4,5,6) button to select the desired
option, and then press the ENTER button.
This is not available on all discs.
Subtitle Menu
Press the SUBTITLE MENU button to select a subtitle language, and to turn the subtitle menu on /off. This feature is not
available on all discs.
Title Menu
Press the TITLE MENU button and the Title Menu of the disc will appear. Use the (3,4,5,6) button to select the desired
option, and then press the ENTER button.
This is not available on all discs.
Audio Mode (Audio CDs only)
While playing an audio CD (not DVD), you can cycle between the audio modes as follows:
Press the AUDIO MODE button to cycle through the audio modes. The audio modes vary depending on the disc inserted,
but include MONO LEFT, MONO RIGHT, MIX MONO, STEREO, etc. “ DISC NOT SUPPORT” will appear if the disc does
not support audio mode changing.
3D Sound
•3D audio post-processing will give a multichannel effect when using only 2 speakers. This only works with discs
encoded with Dolby. Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel audio tracks.
Press the 3D button repeatedly to achieve the highest quality sound. The following surround effects will appear on the TV
screen when you press the 3D button repeatedly:
SURROUND ROCK ²SURROUND POP ²SURROUND LIVE ²SURROUND DANCE ²SURROUND TECHNO ²
SURROUND CLASSIC ²SURROUND SOFT ²SURROUND OFF ²(return 8)
DO NOT USE the feature if connecting to more than two speakers.
Turn off the TV surround sound and other surround sound effects when using this surround effect.
MUTE
Press the MUTE button once to mute the sound, “ MUTE ” will appear on the TV screen, Press the MUTE button again to
restore the sound.
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Bookmark for DVD/ VCD/ CD
Note: MP3 discs does not support this function.
Storing bookmarks in the memory to be viewed is similar to marking your page in a book. You can quickly go to any point
on the disc.
To Program bookmarks:
1. Press the Bookmark button during play appear on the screen.
2. Press the Play(u) button to choose start marking.
3. Press the Bookmark button to leave Bookmark section.
4. Press the Skip (:/9) or Search (7/8) buttons to go to desired Title/Chapter section.
5. Press the Bookmark button to enter Bookmark section again.
6. Press the Navigation button (4) to go to the empty bookmark space.
7. Repeat step 1 to 4 to program remains Bookmark.
To Play Programmed bookmarks:
1. Press the Bookmark button to enter Bookmark section
2. Press the Navigation buttons (3/4) to go to our desired Bookmark position.
3. Press Play(u) button to choose start Bookmark play. The playing time will display on screen.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 2, to play Bookmark.
To Clear Bookmarks:
1. In the bookmark section, press the Clear button to clear the old bookmark marking.
2. Exit the Bookmark section by pressing the Bookmark button. Or press the OPEN/CLOSE button to eject the disc to
clear all programmed bookmarks.
Note: Some discs may not work Bookmark function. Storing, playing, and clearing a bookmark in the memory, up to 12
points can be memorized for each disc.
Zoom Function
Note: MP3 discs does not support this function.
Press ZOOM button (Zoom x2, x3, x4) during normal, slow or still playback mode. This player can magnify a picture and
use Navigation Arrow buttons (5,6,3,4) to select desired part of the zoomed picture.
Viewing from a desired camera angle (Multi-Angle) [DVD]
Some DVD discs may contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a number of different camera angles.
The jacket or case of discs that are recorded with angle will be marked. Example: “xxxxxx”
Note:
The recorded angles differ depending on the disc used.
1. Play the disc that is recorded with angles.
2. Press the ANGLE button, “xxxxxx” appears on the screen.
3. Press the ANGLE button again to choose the desired angle, TV screen will change within one or two seconds.
Display Button
1. Press DISPLAYbutton to show the elapsed time and remaining time of the playing disc.
2. Each time display button is pressed, the time will change on the screen as follows:
DVD disc:
Title Elapsed ²Title Remain ²Chapter Elapsed ²Chapter Remain ²Display Off ²(return 8)
VCD & CD
Single Elapsed ²Single Remain ²Total Elapsed ²Total Remain ²Display Off ²(return 8)
MP3
Single Elapsed ²Single Remain ²(return 8)
AdvancedPlaybackmode(continue)
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AdvancedPlaybackmode(continue)
PBC function (VCD 2.0 only)
PBC button: This button switches PBC functions on or off.
Note: MP3 discs does not support this function.
•When playing VCD with PBC functions, You can enjoy simple interactive software on TV screen.
•When playback, there are such functions as track selection, stop, previous/next scene, fast forward/ backward,
return, play/pause and karaoke for you to select.
•PBC functions can be auto run after the disc is loaded and its logo appears on VFD.
•Desired tracks can be selected by pressing numeric buttons when PBC functions are on.
After selected, press ENTER, player will start playing the desired track.
PBC functions allow you to select programs guided by simple interactive software.
DIGEST (DVD and VCD)
Note: MP3 discs does not support this function.
1. Press DIGEST during Playback.
2. Choose digest Type from the “Select Digest Type” Menu.
3. Two types of Digest screens can be summarized from all Digest types from
“Select Digest Type” Menu.
•Playing for “Track digest” (Title digest & Chapter digest)
The screen shows the starting picture of all the tracks on the screen
simultaneously. Input your desired track by Number buttons and press ENTER
to confirm to play from that track onwards.
If the tracks are more than 6, choose (:) to look at the next page.
Choose “EXIT” to leave the track digest screen.
Choose “MENU” to return to “Select Digest Type” Menu.
•Playing for “Disc Interval” (Title Interval & Chapter Interval)
The screen shows the starting picture of all the tracks in 10 minute interval on
the screen simultaneously. Input your desired interval track by number buttons
and press ENTER to confirm to play from that track onwards.
If the track time is more than 50:00, choose (:) to look at the next page.
Choose “EXIT” to leave the disc interval screen.
Choose “MENU” to return to “Select Digest Type” Menu.
DIGEST (CD)
•Playing for CD Scan
1. Press the Play(u) button to start CD playback from track No. 1.
2. Press the DISPLAYbutton to display the track Elapsed time.
3. Press the DIGEST button to start the CD scan function.
The first 6 seconds of each CD track will display on screen until all CD tracks finish playing the 6-seconds introduction.
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MP3 ON SCREEN DIALOGUE BOX FEATURES
MP3 BasicOperation
Playback of MP3-Disc
After disc “LOADING” or read memory card, dialog box will
appear on the screen.
The Root/Folder menu and STOP( <) Mode on screen
button will appear on the screen.
e.g.:
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Playback track on Root.
Press the NAVIGATION ( 5,6) button to select your
desired track on the Root, then press PLAY(u) or “EN-
TER” button, to start playback, the PLAY(u) indicator
show on screen, and the player will continous playback all
tracks in ROOT, and stop automatically after finished all
tracks.
e.g.:
Playback track in folder.
Press the NAVIGATION (5,6) button to select the folder,
press NAVIGATION (4) button or “ENTER” button to enter
folder.
Note: If had a sub-folder, repeat above procedure to en-
ter the folder.
Press the NAVIGATION (5,6) button to select your de-
sired track, then press PLAY(u) or “ENTER” button to
playback, the PLAY(u) indicator show on screen.
The player will continous playback, until finish all tracks in
such folder, the player will stop automatically.
e.g.:
Selecting Folder/Tracks Using the Number Buttons
During playback, press the Numeric buttons corresponding to the track numbers to select your desired track. The unit will
jump to the new track and then press ENTER or PLAY(u) button to playback.
OTHERFUNCTIONS
When playing a MP3 disc, the unit has functions like mute, audio mode, pause / step, previous / next track, and forward
/ reverse.
You may operate as you do with a CD on Basic Operations.
MP3 BasicOperation (continue)
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( TOP PANEL )
( when cursor
highlights
such folder )
( when cursor
highlights
any tracks )
OR
Select/Back to Folder Menu
When in the folder, or in the sub-folder on screen.
Press the NAVIGATION (3,4) button, or press “ENTER”
button, when the cursor highlights the folderxxxxxxx, the screen will back to previous folder or repeat the procedure to exit
to ROOT.
If cursor is highlights the track or named folder, press the NAVIGATION (3) button, the screen will back to the previous
folder or the Root.
The above functions are also available in PLAYmode.
REPEAT PLAY
To Repeat play a track/file, simply select the track/file as described on the previous page, then press the REPEATbutton
once; “REPEATONE” will appear on the TV screen and the unit will repeat the selected track/file continuously until the
STOP button is pressed.
To Repeat play all tracks on an MP3 CD, press the REPEATbutton a second time; “REPEATFOLDER” will appear on the
TV screen and the unit will repeat the CD continuously until the STOP button is pressed.
To cancel Repeat play, press the REPEATbutton until “FOLDER” appears on the TV screen.
MP3 BasicOperation (continue)
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InitialSetting
1. Press the Setup button to display the Setup Menu.
The screen shown right:
2. Press the “3” or “4” Navigation buttons to move the
Yellow Disc symbol underneath the icons on top of
the TV screen to your desired icon page.
The following icons represent 5 Setup Page:
— General Setup Page
— Speaker Setup Page
— Preference Page
— Video Setup page
— Exit Setup Page
Select a menu icon using the (3,4) buttons. Then Select one of the avaliable options using the (5,6) buttons.
Press the (4) button to access the submenu and use the (5,6) buttons to select an option. Then press ENTER to
confirm your selection. Return to a previous menu using the (3) button. To exit from the menus, press the SETUP
button again or select the ( ) icon and press ENTER.
General Setup
The setting structure is as follows:
TV DISPLAY
1. Normal/PS
Note: “PS” stand for “Pan Scan” This is selected when the unit is connected with a normal TV.
Wide-Screen images are shown on the screen, but with some parts cut automatically.
2. Normal/LB
Note: “LB” stand for “Letter Box ”
This is selected when the unit is connected with a normal TV.
Wide-screen images are shown on the screen, with black belt on the top and bottom.
3. Wide
This is selected when the unit is connected with a wide - screen TV.
TV TYPE
You may select according to the color system of the TV to be connected.
•Select “NTSC” for a NTSC TV.
•Select “PAL” for a PAL TV.
ANGLE MARK
This only works when there is an angle mark on the disc.
•Select “ON” the screen shows the angle mark when playing a DVD.
•Select “OFF” the angle mark is not shown.
OSD LANG
To change language of setup menu, choose the language using (6,5) buttons and press ENTER to confirm.
•English / Spanish / German / French / Italian
Screen Saver
Start the screen saver, the screen saver image appears
when the unit stops or the image is motionless for approximately 1 minute. This saver can keep the screen from being
damaged.
•ON: Start the screen saver.
•OFF: Remove the screen saver.
PAL
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Speaker Setup Page
Select Audio setup in the Setup Menu and then Select the Speaker Setup Menu using the (6,5) buttons to navigate
through the menus/screens and press the Enter buton to confirm.
LT/RT: The front speakers are in theatrical LT/RTdownmix mode.
Stereo: The front speakers are in Stereo Downmix mode.
InitialSetting(continue)
Video Setup Page
•Sharpness –To adjust the sharpen or soften picture.
Press the (5or6) buttons to select your desired level. The colour bar appears on the screen. Press ENTER to confirm.
•Brightness–To adjust more shining or darken picture.
•Contrast –To adjust increase or decrease picture contrast.
•Colour –To adjust increase or decrease colour intensity.
•Tint –To adjust increase or decrease the phases of colour.
Press the (3or4) button to move the cursor to increase or decrease the level. Press ENTER to confirm.
Preference Setup Page (Set Up at Stop mode)
•Audio –To change the dialogue language, choose the language using the (6,5) buttons and press ENTER to
confirm.
•Subtitle –To change the subtitle language, choose the language using the (6,5) buttons and press ENTER to
confirm.
•Disc menu –To change the language of menu, choose the language using the (6,5) buttons and press ENTER to
confirm.
•Parental –You can control access to the player and the type of discs your family can watch with the rating
function. There are eight levels of parental conrol.
Rating Level: 1 KID SAF ²2 G ²3 PG ²4 PG 13 ²5 PGR ²6 R ²7 NC-17 ²8 Adult
1. Press the (4)button and then select the rating level using the (6,5) buttons.
2. Press ENTER to enter the Password Verify menu.
3. Enter your four-digit password and press ENTER, if you have not chosen one yet, the factory preset password is
1234.
•Password change–This option allows you to set or change the password.
1. Press the (4)button and then press ENTER to enter the Password Change menu.
2. To change the password, enter the current four-digit password in the “Old Password” column. Then enter the new
passwordinthe “New Password”column.Youarethen prompted toenteritagain in the“ConfirmedPassword”column
to confirm and press ENTER.
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Specifications
Power requirements: AC100~240V, 50/60Hz DC 9V , 2A
Power consumption: 11W /MAX
Signal system: NTSC / PAL
Weight: Player <1kgs, Monitor <0.6kgs
Dimensions: Player 257(L) X 155(W) X 42(H)mm
Monitor257(L)X155(W) X 45(H)mm
Operating temperature range: +5°C to +35°C
Operating humidity range: 5 to 90% (no condensation)
Battery charging time: Approximately 4-5 hours
Battery life(Fully charge): 2.5 hours
Discs played:
(1) DVD-VIDEO disc 12cm single-sided, single-layer
12cm single-sided, dual-layer
12cm double-sided, single-layer
8 cm single-sided, single-layer
8 cm single-sided, dual-layer
8 cm double-sided, single-layer
(2) Compact disc 12cm disc
8 cm disc
Video output level:1 Vp-p
Audio output level: 1 Vrms (1 KHz, 0dB)
Audio signal output characteristics:
Frequency responses:
•DVD (linear audio): 20Hz-20KHz(48KHz sampling)
20Hz-20KHz(96KHzsampling)
•CD audio: 20Hz-20KHz
S/N ratio: 70dB
Wow and flutter: below measurable level
Pickup: Wave length: 655nm
Laserpower: CLASS 1
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate.
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Troubleshooting
No power
•Insert the AC power plug securely into the power outlet.
Play fails to start even when PLAYis pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately.
•Condensation has formed: wait about 1 to 2 hours to allow the player to dry out.
•This player cannot play a disc other than DVD, Video CD and CD.
•The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning.
•Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side up.
No picture.
•Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.
No sound or Distorted sound.
•Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.
•Ensure that the input setting for the TV and stereo system ate correct.
Picture is distorted during rapid advance or rapid reverse.
•The picture will be somewhat distorted at times: this is normal.
No rapid advance (or rapid reverse play).
•Some discs may have sections which prohibit rapid advance (or rapid reverse.)
No 4:3 (16:9) picture.
•Choose the correct setup “TV SCREEN” item which matches the TV set used.
No operations can be performed with the remote control unit.
•Check the batteries are installed with the correct polarities (+ and –).
•The batteries are exhausted: replace them with new ones.
•Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor and operate.
•Operate the remote control unit at a distance of not more than 7 m from the remote control sensor.
•Remove the obstacles between the remote control unit and remote control sensor.
No key operation (by the main unit and/or the remote control unit) is effective.
•Press POWER to set the player to the standby mode and then back to ON.
Alternatively, press POWER to set the player to the standby mode, disconnect the power plug and then reconnect it. (The
player may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor.)
Play does not start even when title is selected.
•Confirm the RATING LEVEL setting.
Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language is not the disc, the initial settings.
•If the audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language does not exist on the language selected at the initial settings will not be
seen/heard.
No subtitles.
•Subtitles appear only with discs which contain them.
•Subtitles are cleared from the TV monitor, Perform the steps on portion SUBTITLE to display the subtitles.
Alternative audio soundtrack (or subtitle) language fail to be selected.
•An alternative language is not selected with discs which do not contain more than one language.
Angle cannot be changed.
•This function is dependent on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles recorded, these angles may
be recorded for specific scenes only.
The password for rating level has been forgotten.
•Please contact your local sales dealer.
No menu play.
•This function works only for Video CDs with playback control.
When AC-DC adaptor plug-in a while, FULL and CHARGE indicators blink, then CHARGE indicator light on
RED, but rechargeable battery is released.
• It is a system test for recharge circuit, and then the circuit is powered ON, which is not a malfunction.
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