Dolby Laboratories DHC-5600K User manual

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro
Logic” and the double-D Symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished Works.
Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
Instruction Manual
DHC-5600K

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Table of Contents
Safety Information 3
Precautions 4
Accessories 5
Features 6
Definintion of Terms 9
Basic Connection 11
Control Reference Guide 16
1. Front Panel 16
2. Fluorescent Display 18
3. Rear Panel 19
4. Remote Controller Unit 20
4.1 General Function for Remote Control Unit 21
4.2 Basic Function 21
4.3 Advanced Function 22
4.4 DVD Function 23
4.5 SETUP Function 23
5. Using the Basic Function 24
5.1 Open/Close disc tray 24
5.2 Basic play of DVD,VCD,CDDA 25
5.3 Basic play of MP3 25
5.4 Selecting Video mode 26
5.5 Selecting Menu items 26
5.6 Stop and power off 27
5.7 Search 28
5.8 Skip 29
5.9 Slow Play 29
5.10 Selecting Audio 30
5.11 Selecting Subtitles 31
5.12 Selecting Angles 31

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6. Using the Advanced Function 32
6.1 3D Sound Effect 32
6.2 Repeat Selected Segment 32
6.3 Utilizing Repeat Function 33
6.4 Shuffle 34
6.5 Program 34
6.6 Digest 35
6.7 Marker 36
6.8 Display 37
6.9 Zooming Screen 38
7. Customising DVD Performance 39
7.1 Audio 39
7.2 Video 41
7.3 Other 42
7.4 Languages 43
7.5 Parental Lock 43
Troubleshooting 45
Specifications 46

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NOTE:
THIS PLAYER CAN BE USED ONLY WHERE THE POWER SUPPLY IS AC 90-250V, 50/60Hz. IT
CANNOT BE USED ELSEWHERE.
CAUTION:
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER IS A CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS DVD/VIDEOCD/CD
PLAYER USES A INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER CORRECTLY
AS INSTRUCTED.
WHEN THIS DVD PLAYER IS PLUGGED TO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES
CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE
OF THIS UNIT.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
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☞To the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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☞The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangereous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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☞The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Safety Information

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Precautions
Please read these precautions before operating this unit.
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☞Placement
Avoid placing the unit in areas of :
direct sunlight, heating radiators or closed automobiles
high temperature or high humidity
excessive dust
vibration, impact or where the surface is tilted, as the internal parts may be seriously damaged.
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☞Stacking
Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place anything heavy on it.
Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which may be become hot.
Do not move the unit when tray is opened. To close tray, connect AC power cord and wait until
tray closes or press OPEN/CLOSE button to close.
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☞Power Cord Protection
To avoid any malfunction of the unit, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury,
please observe the following.
Do not connect or disconnect the AC power cord when your hands are wet.
Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.
Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in any way.
If the unit has been dropped or otherwise damaged, turn off the power and disconnect the cord.
Hold your plug tightly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord to this unit.
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☞Non-use periods
When the unit is not being used, turn the power off.
When the unit is left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be unplugged from the
household AC outlet.
N.B. When you plug in the AC Power after taking the plug off from the outlet, you should wait at least
10 seconds before plugging in order to prevent the possible malfunction.

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Remote Control Unit (RCU) x 1
Audio/Video Cable x 1
Instruction Manual x 1
Accessories
Batteries for Remote Control Unit x 2
(SIZE AAA 1.5V)

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Full compatibility with DVD, Video CD (1.1, 2.0, 3.0), S-VCD and Audio CD
DISC FORMAT Playability Limitation
DVD Video Yes Region 2 or All
Video CD Yes Version 1.0/1.1/2.0/3.0
SVCD/CVD
CD Yes PCM or dts
CD-G Yes Only Audio
CD-ROM Yes Only MP3 file/
Up to 256 files
CD-R Yes Video-CD / CD /
CD-ROM (with MP3 file)
CD-RW Yes Video-CD / CD /
CD-ROM (with MP3 file)
DVD-ROM No
DVD-R Yes DVD Video only
DVD-RAM No
DVD+RW No
Photo CD No
Etc No
DVD Video CD CD
[ 8cm / 12cm disc ] [ 8cm / 12cm disc ] [ 8cm / 12cm disc ]
Features

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Region Management Information
This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is
recorded on a DVD disc. The Region number of this player is “2“. If the region number described on
the DVD discs does not correspond to the Region number of this player, the player will not play this
disc. This player will play DVD discs made for “ALL” regions. Therefore, this player will play DVD
discs marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”:
(Region 2) (Region ALL)
Other Functions
MP3 Play function (CD-ROM MP3 file playback control)
Smart Scale of video for any TV type (PAL and NTSC)
GUI (Graphical User Interface) through on-screen display
By using the DISPLAY button on the Remote Control Unit or front panel, information on the
DVD/VCD/CD player and disc, can be displayed on the TV screen.
Screen saver mode when idle
3D Sound (from just 2 Speakers)
High bit / high sampling with 27 MHz / 10 bit video encoder
This unit has 27MHz / 10 bit capability, that enables the faithful reproduction of fine images.
High bit / high sampling with 96 KHz / 24 bit audio D/A converter
With this 96 KHz/24 bit linear Pulse Code Modulated signals, which constitute the highest
specifications in the DVD standards, you can enjoy faithfully reproduced sound in all of its various
modes. To support 96 KHz sampling/24 bit sound, the shaping noise of this multi-level digital
sigma type of D/A converter is kept flat up to 44 KHz, thus preventing the important audio signals
from being affected.
Coaxial digital outputs for PCM, Dolby Digital, and Digital Theatre System (dts).
By connecting a Dolby Digital/dts decoder or an amplifier incorporating a Dolby Digital/dts decoder,
you may enjoy high quality digital surround sound from Dolby Digital/dts discs.
Built-in Dolby Digital decoder
Audio analog output for 2-channel DOWNMIX (x2)
Audio analog output for 5.1-channel (x1)
SCART connector for audio/video out (x1)
Composite video out (x2)
S-Video out (x1)

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Slow Forward/Reverse Play
Fast Forward/Reverse Play
Title, Chapter and Time search for DVD, Track and Time search for VCD and CDs.
Multi Screen Aspect Ratio (4:3 Pan and Scan, 4:3 Letter Box and 16:9 Wide)
Repeat mode (Title/Chapter for DVD, Track (One)/Disc (All) for VCD and A-B for Both)
Marker function (up to 5 positions for convenient access, as desired)
Program function (VCD only)
Child key lock function
8 OSD (On Screen Display) languages function
This player can support eight on-screen-display languages (English, Russian, French, German,
Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese).
Parental Lock function (DVD only)
This function can prevent playback of software that may be unsuitable for children.
Multi Audio function (DVD only)
The audio soundtrack can be heard in up to 8 languages. In the case of SVCD or CVD, it depends
on the disc. (The number of audio languages depends on the software.)
Multi Subtitle function (DVD only)
The subtitle can be seen in up to 32 languages. In the case of SVCD or CVD, it depends on the
disc. (The number of subtitle languages depends on the software).
Multi Angle function (DVD only)
This function allows you to choose the viewing angle of scenes which were shot from a number of
different angles. (The number of angles depends on the software).
Closed caption (NTSC only)
Smart Zoom display function
Digest function (VCD with PBC off only)
Head Phone input (x1)
Head Phone volume level (x1)

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Definition of Terms
CDDA
Compact Disc Digital Audio
SVCD
SVCD short for Super Video CD. It's a kind of integrated Video CD.
DVD
Digital Versatile or Video Disc. DVD is a high dense optical disc recorded with high quality pictures
and sound.
MP3
Audio compression format that enables audio files to be stored and transferred on a computer with a
relatively small file size. It enables you to enjoy CD quality music. (Short for MPEG-1 Layer 3)
PBC
This is recorded on a Video CD 2.0, Video CD 3.0, SVCD and CVD. The scenes or information to be
viewed (or listened to) can be selected interactively with the TV monitor by looking at the menu shown
on the TV monitor. It stands for Play Back Control.
CHAPTER
A title is subdivided into many sections, each section is numbered, and specific parts of video
presentations can be searched quickly using these numbers.
TITLE
When a disc contains one or more movies, these movies are split into titles.
TRACK
Numbers are assigned to the tracks, which are recorded on Video CDs and CDs.
dts
Digital Theatre System is a 5.1-channel surround sound system, which is widely used in movie
theatres around the world. It enables the bit rate to be increased to provide good sound quality.
Multi Angle
Some DVD discs contain the various scenes that have been simultaneously shot from a number of
different angles.
Dolby Digital
A versatile and popular digital audio coder developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It allows the use of
low data rates while still achieving excellent sound quality for 1 to 5.1 channels of audio.
Dolby Pro Logic
A popular active decoder for creating up to four channels of audio from Dolby Surround-encoded
2-channel material.

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PCM
Linear PCM is a signal-recording format used in a CD, While CD is recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, a DVD
is recorded in 48 KHz/16 bit up to 96 KHz/24 bit.
Bitstream
A digital signal that comes out of CD and DVD players. Bitstreams can contain Dolby Digital, dts, PCM,
or other kinds of data.
L/R/C/LFE/LS/RS
In Dolby Digital and dts, a total 6 channels are used. 3 channels for front, 2 channels for surround and
1 channel for subwoofer. They are a front left, a front right, a center, a subwoofer, a rear left and a rear
right. L stands for front left, R for front right, C for center, LFE for subwoofer, LS for rear left surround
and RS for rear right surround.
DOWNMIX
In some listening situations, the audio output channel configuration will not match the encoded
channel format on the disc. ‘Downmixing’ is required in order to reproduce the complete audio
program. The downmix takes the information in the channels which do not have corresponding outputs
and mixes this information into the remaining channels.
S-VIDEO
The S-VIDEO output separates the color (C) and luminance (Y) signals before transmitting them to the
TV set in order to achieve a sharper picture. So this must be selected from the menu to enable the S-
VIDEO output to function.

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N.B. First of all, read through the instructions before connecting other equipment. Make sure that this
unit and other equipment to be connected are set to the standby mode or off, and disconnect the AC
mains before starting connection. In order for air to circulate freely, please do not block ventilation holes
of any of the equipment. Select the appropriate screen size at the initial setting according to your TV set,
conventional 4:3 or wide screen 16:9.
a
Video/audio cable
To audio input connectors on TV (red, white) d 21-pin SCART cable
To 21-pin SCART input terminal
(RGB where available)
Video/audio cable
To audio input connectors on audio equipment
(red, white)
b Coaxial audio cable
To coaxial digital audio input connector e S-Video cable. To S-Video input connector on TV
c Optical digital audio cable.
To optical digital audio input connector f Mains lead To mains socket (90-250V, 50/60Hz)
Basic Connection
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b c
d
e
TV
set
Audio equipment
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1 Connecting to a stereo TV set
2 Connecting to a monaural TV set
S-Video cable (optional)
To S-Video input connector
Video/audio cable (supplied)
To audio input connector (red, white)
To video input connector (yellow)
Video/audio cable (supplied)
To video input connector (yellow)
Audio cable (optional)
To audio input connector

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3 Connecting to audio equipment
4 Connecting to a decoder with Dolby Digital or dts processing
Audio equipment
TV set
Audio cable (optional)
To audio input connector (red, white)
S-Video cable (optional)
To S-Video input connector
Video/audio cable (supplied)
To video input connector (yellow)
TV set
Video/audio cable (supplied)
S-Video cable (optional)
Coaxial audio cable (optional)
To coaxial digital audio input
connector
Optical audio cable (optional)
To optical digital audio input
connector
Decoder or Amplifier with
Dolby Digital / dts processing
Front
speaker (left)
Subwoofer
Surround
speaker (left)
Centre
speaker
Front
speaker (right)
Surround
speaker (right)

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5. Connecting to a Dolby Pro Logic decoder
N.B. You should set the DOWNMIX mode to LT/RT before using this configuration. Refer to the user’s
manual of amplifier to connect the speakers.
TV set
Video/audio cable (supplied)
S-Video cable (optional)
SCART cable (optional)
Dolby Pro Logic decoding amplifier
Front
speaker (left)
Subwoofer
(optional)
Surround
speaker
Centre
speaker
Front
speaker (right
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Surround
speaker

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6. Connecting to an analogue 5.1 channel amplifier r
a To FRONT LEFT input connector on amplifier d To SURROUND RIGHT input connector on
amplifier
b To FRONT RIGHT input connector on amplifier e To SUBWOOFER input connector on
amplifier
c To SURROUND LEFT input connector on
amplifier f To CENTER input connector on amplifier
Front
speaker (left)
Subwoofer
Surround
speaker (left)
Centre
speaker
Front
speaker (right)
Surround
speaker (right)
TV set
Video/audio cable (supplied)
S-Video cable (optional)
Analog 5.1 channel amplifier
a c e
b d f

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1. Front Panel
1 POWER (STANDBY/ON) button
To switch the unit On or Off when connected to AC power outlet.
2 DISC TRAY
To load or unload a disc. Put a disc to be played on here.
3 OPEN/CLOSE button
To open or close the disc tray.
4 REMOTE SENSOR
Receives a light signal from the remote controller.
5
FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
Displays operation status (Refer to diagram at 2. Fluorescent Display).
6 PLAY/SELECT button
To play the loaded disc. Press this button to go to the preferred item when the menu is displayed on
the TV screen.
7 STEP button
Used to view one frame at a time during play. When you continue pressing this button, it will function
continuously. Press PLAY/SELECT button for normal play.
8 STOP button
To stop playing. If using a Video CD 2.0, SVCD or CVD with PBC, this button works as a RETURN
function to move to the previous menu. Use the PBC button on remote controller to stop.
9 FF (Fast Forward) button
To play the disc fast forward. It can also be used as a Slow Forward button when in pause or step
mode or a right arrow button when in menu mode.
10 FR (Fast Reverse) button
To play the disc fast reverse. It can also be used as a Slow Reverse button when in pause or step
mode or a left arrow button when in menu mode.
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Control Reference Guide
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11 NEXT button
To skip forward to the next chapter (for DVD) or track (for VCD or CD). When in menu mode, this
button also works as an up arrow(▲) button. If playing a Video CD with PBC, this button works as the
NEXT button to move to the next play list.
12 PREV button
To skip back from the current chapter (for DVD) or track (for VCD or CD). When in menu mode, this
button also works as a down arrow(▼) button. If playing a Video CD with PBC, this button works as
the PREV button to move to the previous play list
13 DISPLAY button
Multiple functions are included in this button. Viewing the playing information and title, chapter or track
search, time search. Bit rate meter function for DVD is also possible. See 6.8 DISPLAY for more
information
14 MENU button
To view the general information for the current loaded disc such as language selection, audio output
selection and subtitle language selection and so on
15 SETUP button
Used to set up the various operation information of this unit to customize DVD performance.
16 PHONES
Used to make connection with the head phone. Please insert the head phone jack into this socket.
The downmix mode is selected automatically whenever the headphones are plugged in.
17 PHONES LEVEL
Used to adjust the phone volume.

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2. Fluorescent Display
1 CDDA/SVCD/PBC/DVD/MP3
Illuminates the type of a disc loaded on disc tray
2 TITLE/CHAPTER
Illuminates the information of the TITLE or CHAPTER of the DVD disc under play
3 PLAY/PAUSE/STEP
Illuminates the current operation mode
4 ROTATION
Rotates when the disc is spinning
5 SHUFFLE
Illuminates under shuffle mode (Video CD with PBC off or CDDA only)
6 PROGRAM
Illuminates under program mode (Video CD with PBC off or CDDA only)
7 REPEAT T, C, 1, A-B, ALL
Illuminates when the current play mode is under repeat title, chapter, track (single), A-B, disc (all)
respectively
8 ANGLE
Indicates the current disc being played is viewed as multi angle. This function only works for discs
having scenes recorded at different angles
9 SUB-T
Indicates the current disc under play has multi subtitle. This function only works for discs having
recordings with multiple subtitle languages
10 AUD
Indicates the current disc under play has multi audio soundtrack languages. This function only works
for discs having recordings in multiple audio soundtrack languages
11 DTS, LPCM, MPEG,
Indicates the audio type of the disc under play is DTS, LPCM, MPEG or
12 L, C, R, LFE, LS, S, RS
Indicates the audio channel information of the disc under play. For DVD discs having the Dolby Digital
audio
13 TIME
Indicates time information and sometimes system information like STOP, MENU and so on
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3. Rear Panel
1 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
Connects digital audio under play mode into an AV amplifier or a receiver equipped with digital audio
decoder for you to enjoy the theatre-quality sound in your home.
2 VIDEO OUT
Connects composite video signal to Input AV/SCART or PHONO sockets of TV or monitor to achieve
high fidelity colour reproduction.
3 S-VIDEO OUT
Connects to TV or monitor equipped with S-VIDEO input. In order to achieve a sharper and cleaner
picture than that when connected via VIDEO OUT (composite video).
4 2 CHANNEL ANALOGUE AUDIO OUT
Two phono sockets for analogue 2 channel audio output in order to connect to a TV or stereo amplifier.
Use this sockets when the DOWNMIX mode is enabled (Lt/Rt or Lo/Ro). When the DOWNMIX mode
is enabled, the L, R, L1 and R1 output the downmixed 2 channel analogue audio. When the
DOWNMIX mode is OFF (multichannel mode enabled), the L, R, L1 and R1 output the FRONT left and
FRONT right respectively.
5 5.1 CHANNEL ANALOGUE AUDIO OUT
Six phono sockets for analogue 5.1 channel audio output in order to connect to an amplifier with
analogue 5.1 channel input terminal. They are FRONT left, FRONT right, SURROUND left,
SURROUND right, SUBWOOFER, CENTER respectively.
6 SCART Connector
If VIDEO OUT phono is not utilized, the SCART socket can be used to connect to a TV set, monitor or
VCR.
7 AC in power cord connection terminal
Creates POWER between wall outlet and the unit.
 N.B.
Remove the dust protection cap from the optical digital audio output connector and connect
the cable firmly so that the configurations of both the cable and connector match.
 N.B. Do not connect to the digital audio input of an amplifier that does not have Dolby Digital and
dts decoder when you set the digital out option of setup information to BITSTREAM.
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