Electrohome DVD20EBL User manual

Kodak
Compact DVD Player with
Progressive Scan
USER MANUAL
DVD20EBL

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING:TO REDUCE THERISK OF FIRE ORELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS
APPLIANCE TO RAINOR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVECOVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTINGA
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKIS PRESENT
WITHIN THIS UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THATTHERE ARE
IMPORTANTOPERATINGAND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE
APPLIANCE.
The important note islocated on the rearof the cabinet.
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS
All the safetyand operating instructions should be readbefore the unit is operated.
2. RETAININSTRUCTIONS
The safety andoperating instructions should be retained forfuture reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS
All warnings onthe unit and in the operatinginstructions should beadhered to.
4.FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
All operating anduse instructions should be followed.
5. CLEANING
Unplug this unitfrom the wall outlet before cleaning.Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners.
6. ATTACHMENTS
The manufacturer ofthis unit does not make anyrecommendations for attachments,
as they maycause hazards.
7. WATERAND MOISTURE
Do not usethis unit nearwater. Forexample, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchensink,
laundry tub, ina wet basement, or near aswimming pool.
8. ACCESSORIES
Do not placethis unit on an unstable cart,stand, tripod, bracket,or table. Theunit may fall,
causing serious injury, and seriousdamage to theunit.
S3126A
(Symbol provided byRETAC)
8A. An appliance andcart combination should be moved withcare. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfacesmay cause the appliance and cartcombination to overturn.
9. VENTILATION
Slots and openingsin the cabinet back or bottomare provided for ventilation, and toensure reliable
operation of theunit, and to protect it fromoverheating. These openingsmust not beblocked or
covered, The openingsshould never beblocked by placingthe unit ona bed, sofa,rug, or other
similar surface. Thisunit should neverbe placed nearor over aradiator or heatsource. This unit
should not beplaced in a built-in installation suchas a bookcase or rack unlessproper ventilation is
provided or themanufacturer s instructions havebeen adhered to.
10. POWER SOURCE
This unit shouldbe operated only from the typeof power source indicated on therating plate lfyou
are not sureof the type of power supplyto your home,consult your appliancedealer or localpower
company. Forunits intended tooperate from batterypower, or other sources, referto the respective
pages in thisOwner s Manual fortheir operating instructions.
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11.GROUNDING ORPOLARIZATION
This unit isequipped with apolarized altemating-current lineplug (plug havingone blade wider
than the other).This plug willfit into thepower outlet only one way.This is asafety feature. Ifyou are
unable to insertthe plug fullyinto the outlet,try reversing theplug. If the plug should stillfail to fit,
contact your electricianto replace yourobsolete outlet, Insteadof the polarizedalternating-current
line plug, yourunit may beequipped with a3-wire grounding-type plug(a plug having a third
grounding) pin). Thisplug will onlyfit into agrounding-type power outlet. This too, isa safety
feature. If youare unable toinsert the pluginto the outlet,contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Donot defeat thesafety purpose ofthe grounding-type plug.
12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION
Power-supply cords shouldbe routed sothat they arenot likely to be walked onor pinched byitems
placed upon oragainst them, payingparticular attention tocords at plugs,convenience receptacles,
and the pointwhere they exitfrom the appliance.
13. LIGHTNING
To protectyour unit froma lightning storm,or when it is left unattendedand unused forlong periods
of time, unplugit from thewall outlet anddisconnect the antennaor cable system. This will prevent
damage to theunit due tolightning and powerling surges.
14. POWER LINES
An outside antennasystem should notbe located inthe vicinity ofoverhead power lines or other
electric light orpower circuits, orwhere it canfall onto oragainst such power lies or circuits.When
installing an outsideantenna system, extremecare should betaken to keepfrom touching such
power lines orcircuits, as contactwith them mightbe fatal.
15. OVERLOADING
Do not overloadwall outlets andextension cords, asthis can resultin a risk of fire orelectric shock.
16. OBJECTAND LIQUID ENTRY
Do not pushobjects through anyopenings in thisunit, as theymay touch dangerous voltage points
or short outparts that couldresult in fireor electric shock.Never spill or spray any typeof liquid into
the unit.
17.OUTDOOR ANTENNAGROUNDING
If an outsideantenna or cablesystem is connectedto the unit,be sure the antenna or cablesystem
is grounded toprovide some protectionagainst voltage surgesand built-up static charges, Section
8 10 ofthe National ElectricalCode (NEC),ANSI/NFPA70, provides informationwith respect to
proper grounding ofthe mast andsupporting structure, grounding of the lead-inwire to an antenna
discharge unit, sizeof grounding conductors,location of antennadischarge unit, connectionto
grounding electrodes, andrequirements for thegrounding electrode. See figure below.
18. SERVICING
Do not attemptto service thisunit yourself as opening or removing coversmay expose youto
dangerous voltage or otherhazards. Refer all servicing to qualified servicepersonnel.
19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug this unitfrom the walloutlet and referservicing to qualifiedservice personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When thepower-supply cord orplug is damaged.
b. If liquidhas been spilled,or objects have fallen into theunit.
EXAMPLE OFANNTENNA GROUNDING AS PERNATIONALELECTRICAL CODE

c. If theunit has beenexposed to rainor water.
d. If theunit does notoperate normally byfollowing the operatinginstructions. Adjust only
those controls thatare covered bythe operating instructions,as an improperadjustment
of other controlsmay result indamage and willoften require extensivework by a qualified
technician to restorethe unit toits normal operation.
e. If theunit has beendropped or thecabinet has beendamaged.
f. When theunit exhibits adistinct change inperformance, this indicates a need forservice.
20. REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement partsare required, besure the servicetechnician uses replacementparts
specified by themanufacturer or thosethat have thesame characteristics asthe original part.
Unauthorized substitutions mayresult in fire,electric shock orother hazards.
21. SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion ofany service orrepairs to thisunit, ask theservice technician to perform safety
checks to determinethat the unitis in properoperating condition.
22. HEAT
The product shouldbe situated awayfrom heat sourcessuch as radiators,heat registers, stoves, or
other products (includingamplifiers)that produce heat.
SLOT23. DISC
Keep your fingerswell clear ofthe disc slot as it isclosing. It may cause serious personalinjury.
24. CONNECTING
When you connectthe product toother equipment, turnoff the powerand unplug allof the
equipment from thewall outlet. Failureto do somay cause anelectric shock and serious personal
injury, Readthe owner s manual ofthe other equipmentcarefully and follow the instructions when
making any connections.
25.SOUND VOLUME
Reduce the volumeto the minimumlevel before youturn on theproduct. Otherwise, sudden high
volume sound maycause hearing orspeaker damage.
26. SOUND DISTORTION
Do not allowthe product outputdistorted sound for a longtime. Ifmay cause speaker overheating
and fire.
27.HEADPHONES
When you usethe headphones, deepthe volume ata moderate level.lf you use the headphones
continuously with highvolume sound, itmay cause hearingdamage.
28.LASER BEAM
Do not lookinto the openingof the discslot or ventilationopening of the product to seethe source
of the laserbeam. It maycause sight damage.
29. DISC
Do not usea cracked, deformed,or repaired disc.These discs areeasily broken andmay cause
serious personal injuryand product malfunction.
30. NOTE TO CABLE TVSYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder isprovided to callthe Cable TVsystem installer
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's attention toArticle 820-40of the
NEC that providesguidelines for propergrounding and, in particular, specifiesthat the cableground
shall be connectedto the groundingsystem of thebuilding, as closeto the point of cable entryas
practical.
31. APPARATUS SHALLNOT BE EXPOSEDTO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITHLIQUIDS, SUCHAS VASES, SHALLBE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
This device complieswith Part 15of the FCCRules. Operation issubject of the following two
conditions: (1)this devicemay not causeharmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept
any interference received,including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.

Tableof DiscsYourDVD player Will play
Supporting function ofdisc
Chapter 1 BasicOperation
1. TurnOn the TVand your DVD player
2. Place adisc
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5. Freeze Frameand FrameAdvance (compatible withDVD, SVCD, VCD,CD,
CD+G, DTS-CD, HD-CD,WMA, MP3 discs)
6. Using theRepeat Feature (compatiblewith DVD, SVCD,VCD, CD, CD+G,
DTS-CD, HD-CD, WMA,MP3 discs)
7. Using theDisplay Feature (compatible with DVD, SVCD,VCD, CD, CD+G,
DTS-CD, WMA, MP3discs)
8.Using the SearchFeature (compatible withDVD, SVCD, VCD,CD, DTS-CD,
HD-CD discs)
9. Changing the Soundtrack (compatible with SVCD, VCD, CD, CD+G, HD-CD,
WMA, MP3/JPEG discs)
10. Changing theAudio Language (compatible with DVD,SVCD discs)
11. Subtitles (compatible with DVD,SVCD discs)
12. Changing theCamera Angle(compatible with DVDdiscs)
13. Mute theAudio Output(compatible with DVD,SVCD, VCD, CD,CD+G,
DTS-CD, HD-CD, WMA,MP3 discs)
14. Zoom Inthe VideoImage (compatible withDVD, SVCD, VCD,
JPEG discs)
15. Repeat aSpecific Segment onthe Disc thatYou Define (compatiblewith
DVD, SVCD, VCD,CD, CD+G, DTS-CD,HD-CD, WMA, MP3discs)
16. Volume control (compatiblewith DVD, SVCD,VCD, CD, CD+G,DTS-CD,
HD-CD, WMA, MP3discs)
Chapter 3 PlayingWMA, MP3 andJPEG discs
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3. Play
Chapter 2Additional Operation
1. Selecting Tracks (compatible withDVD, SVCD, VCD,CD, CD+G, DTS-CD,
HD-CD, WMA, MP3/JPEGdiscs)
2. Skipping Tracks (compatible withDVD, SVCD, VCD,CD, CD+G, DTS-CD,
HD-CD, WMA, MP3/JPEGdiscs)
3. Multispeed FastMotion Playback (compatible with DVD, SVCD,VCD, CD,
DTS-CD, MP3 discs)
Chapter 4 The Setup MenuSystem
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Tableof Contents
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Remote Control
4. Multispeed Slowmotion playback (compatiblewith DVD, SVCD,VCD, CD,
CD+G, DTS-CD, HD-CDdiscs)
Disc maintenance
Specifications 24
Systems Connection 4
4. Program Play 6

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Types of Discs Your DVD Player Will Play
Types of
Discs Diameter Playback Time Data Format Remark
DVD
12cm
8cm
1 layer: 120min
2 layers: 240min
1 layer: 80min
2 layers: 180min
DVD Format Disc:
Compressed Digital
Audio Compressed Digital
Video Movingpicture
SVCD 12cm 45min
MPEG2
Compressed DigitalAudio
Compressed Digital Video
Moving picture
Include:
SVCD CVD
VCD
12cm
8cm
74min
20min
MPEG1
Compressed DigitalAudio
Compressed Digital Video
Moving picture
Include:
VCD2.0
VCD1.1
VCD1.0
DVCD
CD 12cm 74min
8cm 20min
CD-DA:
Digital Audio
HD-CD 12cm 74min HD-CD:
Digital Audio
DTS-CD 12cm 74min DTS-CD:
Digital Audio
MP3/JPEG 12cm 600min Compressed DigitalAudio
Compressed DigitalAudio
12cm
WMA
Note: DVD-R, CD-R,CD-RW discscan be playedin this DVDplayer.
Supporting function of disc
DVD disc can support many functions, different makers, and different function support.
Prevalent marks of a few functions as follows:
NTSC zone code & TV system
DOLBY digital surround sound
Numbers of sound language
Numbers of subtitle language
Picture scale mode
Parental lock
View angle
Close caption
(Only NTSC)
NTSC
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16:9 LB
R RESTRICTED
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Remote Control:
1. SUBTITLE
2. OPEN/CLOSE
3.
4. PBC
5.STEP
6.
7.
8. SETUP
9.
10.TITLE
11. PAUSE
12.MUTE
13.
14.
15. STOP
16.PLAY
17. MENU
18. ZOOM
19. A-B
20.
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22. OSD
23. GOTO
24. L/R
25. RETURN
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29. STAND-BY
NUMERIC KEYS
PROGRAM
SLOW
CURSOR CONTROL
/ENTER
FR, FF
PREV, NEXT
VOL+,VOL-
REPEAT
VIDEO/P-SCAN
LANGUAGE
ANGLE
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systems connection
1) Before connecting,make sure to turn off powerof all apparatus.
2) Afterfinishing connection, turn on the poweragain.
AV cable (accessory)should be connected by color .
Yellow plug-------- videoterminal (yellow)
White plug--------- leftaudio terminal (white)
Red plug----------- rightaudio terminal (red)
Must connect properly, especially theplug should beinserted to thebottom.
Notice: this pictureis only for your reference, allthe functions shouldbe based onthe real unit
machine.
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DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
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5.1 CHANNEL INPUT
COAXIAL
CENTER
AUDIO/VIDEO
E253271
APPARATUS
25RY
M21-B2
CLASS I
LASER PRODUCT
DVD20EBL
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1.Turn On theTV and Your DVD Player
Press the Poweror STANDBYbutton on theplayer or theremote controller, and Read appears
on the TVscreen. If therehasn't a disc in the DVDplayer.
2.Place ADisc
Press the Open/ Close buttonon the remotecontroller or thefront of theDVD player,and
Open appears onthe screen. ThenPlace a disc gently into thetray with thedisc's label
facing up (double-sideddiscs have contenton both sides,so you canplace either sideup),
and press theOpen / Closebutton again toclose the disctray, Close appears and the player
starts to read.Then the discstarts playing automatically. (Note: Of some certain type discs,
after readingout the type,the Play or Enter button shouldbe pressedto start playing.)
3. Play
The contents ofeach disc menuvary according tohow the discwas authored and what
features are included.The disc menuwill be turnedon for you to select, whenMenu button
pressed. Alsoplay and pause can be switchedwith the Pausebutton on the remote. Moreover,
such as menuplay, titleplay, sequenceplay etc., Thesedifferent play modesare offered.
a) Menu Play(compatible with DVD,SVCD, VCD2.0 discs)
I. Press MenuButton
TV screen displays the DVDRoot Menu whena DVD discis loaded.
II. When aDVD disc isloaded, you canpress Arrow buttons to highlightthe menu itemyou
want to choose.
III. Press Enteror Play button,you can beginplay with thehighlighted.
IV.Return when playing:When a DVDdisc is playing,press Menu (PBC) button, and you
can return toRoot Menu.
V.Stop
1) When youpress Stop buttonfor the firsttime, the player turns into quasistop state.
Tobegin the titleover, press Stop twice.
2) In quasistop state, theplayer remembers whereyou stopped, whenyou start playing the
disc again, theDVD player pickedup where youleft off.
3) In stopstate, when youpress Play,the player enterssequence playback mode.
For the discprotection, before youpress Open /Close button toeject the disc tray when
playing, please pressStop button atfirst. Aftertaking out thedisc, press Open / Close
again to closethe tray.
If you're notgoing to usethe DVD playerfor a longtime, be sure to remove theelectr-
onic plug.
b) Title Play (compatible withDVD discs only)
I. During DVDplayback, press Title button todisplay the DVD title content.
II. Press theArrow buttonsto highlight thetitle you wantto choose, and press Enter;Also
you can pressnumeric buttons tochoose.
III. The DVDplayer begins withthe chapter 1of the chosen title.
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Program Menu:
SVCD, VCD, CD,CD+G, HD-CD, DTS-CDdiscs:
If PBC ison, this operationwill turn PBCoff while thechapters / tracks plays in prog-
rammed order.
According to thehighlight, use the Numeric buttons toenter the chapters / tracks inthe
order you wantthem to play. Then pressPlay or use Arrow buttonsto highlight the PLAY
item and pressEnter. Thechapters / trackswill play inthe programmed order.
Youcan program maximum 20 titles /chapters / tracks.
According to theDirection Indicator on the menu, youcan press Arrow buttons tohigh-
light where youwant to enter.
During Program Playback,if Program button pressed, the programmedorder and the
contents will bedisplayed on the screen, and theProgram Playback willbe stopped;
Also youcan press Stop and Play toresume normal playback.
b) Sequence Play(compatible with DVD, SVCD,VCD, CD+G, DTS-CD,HD-CD, WMA,
MP3/JPEG discs)
I. When aSVCD or VCDdisc is loadedand PBC ison, once PBCbutton pressed, PBC switches
off. Then theplayer can play insequence playback mode; whenPBC button pressed twice,
PBC switches on.
III. Except forSVCD or VCDdiscs, in thestop state, when pressPlay button, the playerthen
enters sequence playback mode.This feature iseffective to allthe compatible discs.
d) Program Play(compatible with DVD, SVCD,VCD, CD, CD+G,DTS-CD, HD-CD, WMA,
MP3/JPEG discs)
The Program Playback optionallows you toenter the orderin which youwant chapters ortracks
to play,maxi-mum to 20.
DVD, WMA, MP3/JPEGdiscs:
Notes:
Toclear the programmedorder, useArrow buttonsto highlight the CLEAR ALL item, then
press Enter.
Tomodify the programmedorder, useArrow buttonsto highlight themodifying item and
enter the newchapter / track you want toprogram directly.