Curtis DVD8727 User manual

DVD8727

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Introduction 1
Important Safety Instructions 1
Main Features 2
Monitor View 2
Unit View 3
The Remote Control 4
The Accessories 5
Powering and Installation 6
Connecting to The Monitor 7
Connecting with ExternalSpeaker 8
Connecting with External AV Source 9
Basic Operation 10
System Setup 15
Troubleshooting 19
Introduction
Thank you forchoosing our portableDVD player.It includes a7” wide screen DVD player
and a 7 wide screen monitor. The unitapplies the lateststate of art electronics and is
designed for useat home, in hotels and in offices etc forrelaxation. The compactsize
makes carrying easieras well as installation. Please read the manual carefullyprior to
use and keepit well for later consultation.
Important safety instructions
1) Please readthe instruction manual carefully and follow all the requirements of safe
operation to operatethe device.
2) Do notuse this unit near water. Do not place over the unitany container with liquid
inside.
3) Do notinstall near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (includingamplifiers) that produce heat.
4) Unplug thisunit during lightning storms or when unused for long time.
5) AboutCleaning: Unplug the system, use only wet cloth to clean. Do notuse liquid
detergent or aerosol.
6) Only useaccessories specified by the manufacturer.
7) Refer allservicing to qualified service personnel, servicing is required when the unit
has been damagedin any way, such aspower supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilledor objects have fallen into the unit, exposed to moisture, does not
operate normally.Don't try to repair the machine by yourself because of the danger
of high voltageand electric shock.
8) Do notuse irregular shaped discs such as heart or star-shaped discs as theymay
cause the unitto malfunction.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Specification 18

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The Main Features
High brightness color7”LCD screen
Compatible with discof DVD, VCD,MP3, MP4, CD, JPEG, etc.
The machine onlyreads Regional 1 Disc.
Built-in stereo speaker
Built-in rechargeable Lithiumpolymer battery .
Support PALor NTSC system
Support Multi-language OSD,speed forward/backward, repeat function
Zoom in/out function
Support AV in/out signalfunction
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Unit View
1. OPEN(For insertDisc.) 2. Earphone
3. Volume 4. Power on/off switch
5. Setup 6. Play/Pause
7. Menu 8. Stop
9. 10. OK
11. DC IN 9V 12. DC Out
13. AV IN/OUT
EARPHONE VOLUME OFF/ON
DCIN 9V
DCOUTAVIN/OUT
Monitor View
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3. Earphone 4.AV input
5. DC IN9V 6. LCDMonitor
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1. Number button
2. TITLE (Todisplay title information)
3. AUDIO(To select audio language)
4. SETUP (To go toor exit setupmenu)
5. Previous/Next button(To go to
previous/next chapter orscene during
playing)
6. Fast forward/backwardbutton (To
scan forward/backward at2, 4, 8, 16,
or 32 times)
7. OSD (To display disc information
during playing)
8. Play/Pause
9. Stop (First time: Stop at the present
playing point; Press to continue to
play; press itagain to stop playing)
10. IN/OUT (Toinput or output signal)
The use ofRemote Control
Please put thebattery into the remote control as per below illustration
Remote Control withbattery
Audio/Video Cable
AC/DC Power Adapter
Cigarette LighterAdapter
Instruction Manual
Earphones
The Remote Control
11. Zoom( To zoom in or zoom out the
scene when playing)
12. Menu (To enter orexit menu page)
13. Subtitle (To select subtitlelanguage
when playing DVDdisc)
14. Angle(To change viewing angle when
playing disc withmulti-angle)
15. A-B(Repeat a specific portion from
point Ato B, pressit again tocancel
repeat playing)
16. Repeat (To repeat playingtitle,
chapter or track)
17. Return (To return tothe main menu)
18. Mute (Turn on/off internalspeakers)
19. VOL +/- (To adjust thevolume)
20. Enter (To confirm)
When using remotecontrol, make sure the
infrared window ispointed to infrared receiving
window of themachine. The distance between
machine and remotecontrol must be within 3
metres. Please referto the following illustration
Notice
1. To avoid falling off or placenear damp environment.
2. To avoid infrared receiving window of the unit being under direct sunlight
3. Please usea new battery to replace old one if the remote control doesn'twork.
The Accessories
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Notice:
1.Car cigarettelighter adaptor can't be used to recharge the battery
2.Car cigarettelighter adaptor is available to use only when thecar
power supply is9-12V Negative grounding.
Powering and installation
Plug one endof the AC/DC power adaptor into the DCinput jack on the right of the main
unit, then plugthe other end into the AC power receptacle. Please refer tothe
following illustration
If using carcigarette lighter adaptor to connect to the power:
Plug one endof the cigarette lighter adaptor into the DC inputjack on the main unit, plug the
other end intothe car cigarette lighter socket. See below illustration.
AV IN/OUT DC Out DC IN 9V
AV IN/OUT DC Out DC IN 9V
AV IN/OUT DC IN 9V
AV IN
DC IN 9V
ON/OFF
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AV CABLE
Connecting with external Speaker
The unit canbe connected with external speaker. Please see thefollowing illustration
Connecting with externalAV signal
SUBWOOFER
AMPLIFIER
Left front speaker Right front speaker
Center speaker
Left rear speaker Right rear speaker
1. Press IN/OUTbutton of remote control to receive external AV signal
2. Use theAV cable to connect the unit and external signal
3. To Exit, press IN/OUT button againon the remote control.
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
AV IN/OUT DC OUT
AV CABLE
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DVD MPEG4 SVCD VCD CD MP3
play/pause
MenuTitle
Direction button
ENTER
DVD MPEG4 SVCD VCD CD
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DVD MPEG4 SVCD VCD CD
speed forward
Repeat off
Fast forward and fast backward
When playing discof DVD, MPEG4,SVCD, VCD, CD, the unit can speed forward or
backward to searchthe favorite scene to play.
1. Press ,the unit will speed forward. Press it repeatedly ,theunit will play at 2, 4, 8, 16,
32 times ofspeed
2. Press ,the unit will speed backward. Press it repeatedly ,
the unit willplay at 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 times ofspeed
Repeat playing
When playing discof DVD, MPEG4,SVCD, VCD, CD, user can repeat playing one
chapter, sceneor of the whole disc.
For DVD disc,press “repeat” button, user canrepeat playing oneChapter; press it
again to repeatplaying Title; press it third time to repeatplaying the disc,press it
again to cancelrepeat function.
For MP3 disc,press “repeat” to repeat playingpresent file; pressit again to repeat
playing the folder;press it third time to cancel repeat playing.
Playing disc ofDVD, MPEG4, SVCD, VCD, CD, MP3.
1. Afterconnecting power to the unit, turn on the unitwith the ON/OFF switch.
2. Open thedisc tray and place a disc into the traywith the label side facing up.
3. Close thetray. The unit will load the disc and start playing.
4. Press tostop playing at the present point; Press To continue to play; press
again to stopplaying.
6. During playbackpress to pause; press it again to continue toplay.
6. When theplaying is finished, please turn offthe power.
7. For someDVD disc with Title or Chapter menu, press“ MENU” button to entermenu
page, select programmaby number buttons or .
Notice: When atpause, stop, or no disc, in about 3 minutesthe unit will be protected.
Press any buttonto exit.
Basic Operation
speed backward
Chapter Title All
Repeat off
Repeat one Repeat folder

DVD MPEG4 SVCD VCD CD MP3
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DVD MPEG4 SVCD VCD
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Zoom in/out
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When playing discof DVD, MPEG4, SVCD, VCD, CD, MP3, user can play the
favorite scene orchapter.
During playback, press“A-B” button at a point A, then press
this button againin point B,the unit will automatically repeat
playing the partbetween A-B
Press it thirdtime, the unit will return to normal playing.
Repeat playing of favorite scene
Angle
During playing DVDdisc with multi-angle, press “Angle”
button, the followingswill be displayed on screen:
Press number buttonsto select the angle you desire
Toreturn to normal playing, please press “Angle” again.
The unit willplay the disc in the default angle.
Notice
The function isavailable only for discs with multi-angle.
Zoom in/ out
When playing discof DVD, MPEG4, SVCD, VCD,
user can zoomin or zoom out the image .
During playback, press“Zoom in/out” button, the image
will be enlarged;press it again the image will be enlarged
again; press itfourth time, the image will zoom out, press
it repeatedly andthe image will return to normal status.
When the imageis enlarged, user can press tomove
the image
Angle
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Mp3 TRACK02
Mp3 TRACK03
Mp3 TRACK04
Mp3 TRACK05
Playing JPG file
1. Place aJPG disc into the tray,the unit will start reading and play
2. Press “MENU” to browse JPGfiles.
3. Press and “OK” button to selecta JPG file.
Note:you can pressMENU to return to the folder list. Press or “ OK” to preview
the file selected
4. To rotate the picture counter-clockwise, press “ “; Press “ “ to rotate the picture
clockwise
5. Press OSDbutton when viewing pictures, you can select different refresh mode as
follows:
a. refresh fromtop to bottom
b. refresh frombottom to top
c. refresh fromleft side to right side
d. refresh fromright side to left side
e. refresh fromleft top to right bottom
f. refresh fromright top toleft bottom
g. refresh fromleft bottom to right top
h. refresh fromright bottom to left top
i. refresh fromhorizontal center toboth sides
j. refresh fromvertical center toboth sides
k. refresh fromtop and bottom to center.
l. refresh fromright and leftto center.
m. refresh fromfour window's top side to bottom side.
n. refresh fromfour window's left side to right side.
o. refresh fromfour edges to center.
6. During viewingfiles, “ “ may appear whenpressing "Angle" or"Subtitle" or "Audio"
or "Repeat" or"Title" etc; in this situation these options are unavailable to operate.
7. When viewingJPG files, press " " , pictures will bedisplayed in small size, press
or "OK" buttonto select one picture to view
Playing MP3 files
1. Place MP3disc into the tray
Press “ ” or“OK” button to choosea MP3 file; Press “ ” or “ OK ” button to play the
file selected

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1. The normalworking temperature is: 0 ~45 ;
2. Alwaysunplug AC/DC power supply for the unit whennot in use
3. Heat willcreate during playing, it's normal, while avoid long timeplaying and
unattended;
4. Avoidhaving the unit collide with any objects, and place away from all possible heat
sources or dampareas.
Specification
Compatible DISC: DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/MPEG4
Signal system: PAL/NTSC
Panel size: 7inch
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20 kHz
Video output: 1Vp-p/75 Ohm, unbalanced
Audio output:1.4Vrms/10kOhm
Audio S/N:Better than 80 dB
Dynamic range: Betterthan 85 dB
Laser: Semiconductor Laser, WaveLength: 650 nm/795 nm
Power source: DC9-12V
Power consumption: 10W
Operating temperature: 5~40°C
Weight: 0.7 kg
Dimensions (W xD x H): 255x 146 x 36mm
Battery Type:Li Polymer
Rechargeable battery use
The unit utilizeslong-life Li polymer battery for portable power supply.The battery has
no "Memory Effect"and thus can be recharged safely regardless of whether the battery
is fully orpartially discharged. It's enough to recharge no longer than6H each time, fully
recharged battery canlast about 2 hours.
Precautions related to Battery Recharge
The battery canbe only recharged when turning power to OFF state,and keep continuous
power supply,the red light will be on, and the light will turn yellow when it's fully charged.
Using and MaintainingRechargeable Battery
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM SOLUTION
No sound or
distorted sound
Make sure themachine is connected properly.
Make sure allcables are securely inserted into
the appropriate jacks.
The icon
appears on
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Can't advance
through a movie
Picture is distorted
No forward or
reverse scan
You can't advance throughthe opening credits
and warning informationthat appears at the
beginning of moviesbecause the disc is
programmed to prohibitthat action.
The feature oraction cannot be completed at
this time because:
1. The disc'ssoftware restricts it.
2. The disc'ssoftware doesn't support the
feature (e.g., angles)
3. The featureis not available at the moment.
4. You've requested atitle or chapter number
that is outof range.
Some discs havesections that prohibit rapid
scanning or chapterskip;
If you tryto skip through the warning information
and credits atthe beginning of a movie, you
won't be ableto. This part of the movie is often
programmed to prohibitskipping through it.
The disc mightbe damaged. Try another disc;
It is normalfor some distortion to appear during
forward or reversescan.
As continuous improvement,no prior noticewill be givenregarding changeson
above feature andspec.