Grundig GDP 3800 User manual

DVD-PLAYER
GDP 3800

CONTENTS ___________________________________________
4-5 GDP 3800 DVD player
4 Special features of your DVD player
4 Packing contents
5 HDMI transmission
5 Disc formats
6 Setup and safety
7-10 Overview
7 The front of the DVD player
8 The back of the DVD player
9-10 The remote control
11-17 Connection and preparation
11-15 Connecting the television
16 Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier or digital two-channel audio
system
17 Connecting an audio system with analogue two-channel stereo sound
17 Connecting the power cord
17 Inserting batteries in the remote control
18-20 Initial setup
18 Switching on the DVD player
18 Selecting the language of the screen menu
18-20 Adapting the DVD player to the television set
21 Before playback
21 Preparation
21 Inserting the disc
21 Removing the disc
22-27 DVD playback
22 DVD features
22 Special DVD features
23 Playing a track
23 Viewing information
23 Selecting tracks and chapters with the DVD menu
24 Selecting tracks directly
24 Selecting chapters directly
24 Selecting chapters in steps (SKIP)
24 Pausing and resuming playback
24 Ending playback
25-26 Additional playback functions
27 Repeat functions
28 S-VCD/VCD playback
28 S-VCD/VCD features
28 PBC (playback control)
28 Playing a track
28 Picture search
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29-35 Playing audio and video files
29-30 File format features
31 Operation with external data equipment
32 Selecting the data medium/file browser
32 File browser
33 Playback basic functions
33-34 Additional playback functions
34 Playing picture CDs
35 Repeat functions
35 Playing audio CDs
36 Parental control
36 Authorising the content of a DVD
36 Changing the password
37 Picture settings
37 Setting picture parameters for the television
37 Selecting the viewing time for a JPEG picture
38-41 Audio settings
38 Selecting the audio signal for analogue audio output
38 Switching the dynamic range (volume range) on and off
39 Audio settings for digital audio output
40 Sound settings
41 Switching off the HDMI socket audio signal
41 Increasing the sampling rate for audio CDs
42-44 Custom settings
42 Language settings
43 Setting the switch-off timer
43 File navigation
43 Selecting the character set for MPEG4 subtitles
44 Resetting the DVD player to its original condition
45 Television remote control
46-48 Information
46 Technical data
46 General information on laser devices
47 Troubleshooting
47 Cleaning discs
47 Software information
48 Environmental note
48 Additional Information for units sold in the UK.
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Special features of your DVD player
Your DVD player provides you with perfect digital video playback in
studio quality.
It also provides superb cinema quality audio playback – in stereo or
with digital multi-channel sound – depending on the type of DVD and
audio system or stereo television.
Other features of DVD videos include the choice of audio channel and
language, choice of subtitle language and various camera recording
angles. Your DVD player is suitable for DVDs with regional code 2.
In addition to DVDs it can play MP4 video CDs, MP3 CDs, JPEG
encoded (photo) CDs, KODAK picture CDs, video CDs, S-Video CDs
and audio CDs.
The file formats can also be played via the USB input – from a memory
stick or a digital camera.
Packing contents
1GDP 3800 DVD player
2Remote control
32 batteries, 1.5 V, type AA
4 EURO AV (SCART) cable
5Operating manual
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HDMI transmission
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) transfers digital audio
and video data via a cable without additional file compression. This
means there is no loss in quality.
The bandwidth for video data is up to 165 MHz.
Audio data is transmitted at frequencies of up to 192 kHz with word
widths of up to 24 bits on up to 8 channels.
The data is transferred at a speed of up to 5 gigabytes per second.
Even with complex pictures and fast movements, there are no artefacts
caused by transmission.
If your television has a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input, this is not a
problem. This is because HDMI is based on DVI and is downwards
compatible with it.
This means that DVI signals can be transferred via the HDMI interface
(using a DVI-HDMI adapter cable), albeit without audio signals. You
can feed the audio signal to the television using the »
AUDIO OUT
ANALOGUE L R« socket (analogue audio signal) or one of the
»
AUDIO OUT DIGITAL COAXIAL « sockets (digital audio signal).
Compatibility is also ensured by HDMI using the same copy protec-
tion method as DVI.
Digital copies cannot be made using HDMI.
This is prevented by the HDCP system (High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection).
Disc formats
Your DVD player can play back CD-R, CD-RW, VCD 2.0, Super-VCD,
DVD R, DVD RW discs.
Due to the difference in quality of the recording media and the quality
of the recording itself, it can occasionally occur that a home-made DVD
or CD cannot be read. This does not indicate a malfunction of the DVD
player.
You have to finalise your own CD-R/RW recordings.
Please remember that to create CD-Rs or CD-RWs the settings in your
burning program must conform to the ISO 9660 standard.
When MP4 video, MP3 or JPEG CDs are played back, individual
tracks/pictures may be skipped or incorrectly played back and dis-
played. This can be due to the disc configuration, the encoder software
or the hardware used for the recording.
Audio CDs (CDDA) meet the appropriate specification and bear the
corresponding logo. Copy-protected CDs do not meet this specifica-
tion and do not bear the logo. These CDs can cause playback errors.
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SETUP AND SAFETY ____________________________
This DVD player is designed to play back video and audio signals from
compact discs (DVDs and CDs).
Any other use is expressly prohibited.
If the DVD player is subject to a sudden change in temperature, for exam-
ple if it is brought in from the cold to a warm room, connect it to the mains
supply and let it stand for at least two hours before you insert a DVD.
The DVD player is designed for use in dry rooms. If you do use it outdoors,
make sure it is protected from moisture such as dripping or splashing water.
Place the DVD player on a hard, level surface. Do not place any objects
such as newspapers on the DVD player, or any cloth or similar items un-
derneath it.
Do not place the DVD player directly on top of an AV receiver or a sub-
woofer. The laser optics are sensitive to temperature and shocks.
Do not place the DVD player close to heating units or in direct sunlight, as
this will impair cooling.
Do not insert foreign objects in the disc compartment of the DVD player.
Do not place any vessels filled with liquid, such as vases, on the DVD player,
as they may tip over and spill the liquid, which poses an electrical hazard.
Do not place any objects such as burning candles on the DVD player.
Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical devices. Even if the DVD player
is switched off, it can be damaged by a lightning strike to the mains. Always
remove the power plug during a thunder storm.
Always keep the disc compartment closed to prevent dust from collecting
on the laser optics.
Never open the DVD player casing under any circumstances. No warranty
claims are accepted for damage caused by improper handling.
When deciding where to put the DVD player, remember that furniture is
often coated with various types of varnish and plastic. Many of these con-
tain chemicals which can corrode the feet of the device, leaving marks on
the surface of the furniture which can be difficult or impossible to remove.
Do not use any cleaning agents as they may damage the housing. Clean
the DVD player with a clean dry cloth.
Note:
Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched on. Switch
off the other equipment as well before connecting it.
Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have connected the
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The front of the DVD player
8Switches the DVD player in and out of standby.
The DVD player is not fully disconnected from the power
supply when it is switched off.
Standby display.
Compartment for DVD/CD.
.Opens and closes the disc compartment.
Display.
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Starts playback.
!Switches to pause during playback.
7Press once to activate the RESUME function.
Press twice to switch to STOP.
USB interface for connecting an external data medium.
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The back of the DVD player
110-240V˜Power cord.
50/60Hz 15W
HDMI OUT Video/audio output socket (digital signal) for
connecting a television or projector.
VIDEO OUT Video output socket for connecting a
CVBS television or AV receiver with an RCA socket.
VIDEO OUT Video output sockets for connecting a
Y Pb Pr television or projector (YUV standard).
AUDIO OUT Audio output socket (optical) for PCM/Dolby
DIGITAL COAXIAL Digital/DTS signals.
Audio output socket (coaxial) for PCM/Dolby
Digital/DTS signals.
For connecting a digital multi-channel audio
video amplifier or AV receiver.
AUDIO OUT Audio output sockets (left/right analogue
ANALOGUE L R channel) for connecting an audio system.
EURO AV ©TV For connecting to a television with a EURO-AV
socket.
Caution:
The device is connected to the mains with the power cord. Pull out the
power plug when you want to completely disconnect the device from
the mains.
Do not connect any devices while the DVD player is switched on.
Switch off the other device as well, before connecting it.
Never touch the inside of the sockets and plugs of the connecting
cables. Electrostatic discharge can damage the DVD player.
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* Depends on the DVD in use
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The remote control
8Switches the DVD player out of and back into
standby mode.
In standby, the blue indicator on the DVD player lights
up.
1 … 0 Numerical buttons for various data.
vZooms in on scenes during playback.
bFor selecting and repeating sections on DVDs and
video CDs or tracks on MP4 video CDs, audio CDs,
MP3 or video CDs.
nSelects various camera angles* for certain scenes or
passages on the DVD during playback.
d Mutes the sound on a GRUNDIG television.
xSwitches up one menu/disc menu level.
iOpens the main menu on the DVD player.
ASas Select various functions in the menus.
OK Displays various information on the television screen
during playback, such as the track or chapter number
and playing time.
Confirms selected functions in the menus.
.Opens up the disc menu* of a DVD during playback.
Switches the playback control (PBC) on and off
(VCD/S-VCD).
Title Opens the track menu* of the DVD during playback.

10 * Depends on the DVD in use
cSwitches between disc and USB modes.
!Press once for freeze-frame on DVDs, video CDs and MP4
video CDs;
pauses audio CDs and MP3 CDs;
press again to switch freeze-frame onwards step-by-step.
Press once for slow motion, press mor ,to select the
slow motion speed (DVD).
7Stops all operations;
press and hold down to open the disc compartment.
8Switches the DVD player on from standby mode;
starts playback.
5Selects the previous track or section during playback.
6Selects the next track or section during playback.
mSwitches to the reverse picture search at various speeds;
selects the reverse slow motion speed.
,Switches to the forwards picture search at various speeds
during playback;
selects the forwards slow motion speed.
dSwitches between the original and the dubbed language*
during DVD playback.
Switches between the various sound formats.
TV Switches the remote control between controlling your DVD
player and controlling your GRUNDIG television. The
options for this are described on page 45.
yFor selecting and displaying subtitles* of the DVD during
playback.
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Note:
Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched
on. Switch off the other equipment as well before connecting it.
Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have con-
nected the external devices.
Connecting the television
You have four options, depending on the sockets you have on your
television:
– Connection to the HDMI socket provides digital picture quality.
– For the best picture quality, connect the EURO-AV socket using a
fully assigned EURO-AV (SCART) cable.
– Connection via the Y, Pb and Pr RCA sockets (video signals) and
the AUDIO OUT ANALOGUE L R RCA sockets (audio signals).
This connection (progressive scan) can also be used for projec-
tors.
– The simplest option which still offers sufficient quality is to connect
the VIDEO OUT CVBS socket and AUDIO OUT ANALOGUE
L R sockets using RCA cables.
Required adjustments to the television set
If the DVD player is connected to a television with a 16:9 screen
format, follow the setting procedures in the “Selecting the television
screen format” section on page 20.
The colour standard of the DVD player must be matched to the
colour standard of your television. The setting procedure is
described in the section “Setting the TV system (TV norm)” on page
20.
Connect the »EURO AV ©TV« socket directly to the television
and not indirectly via a video recorder. This can cause difficulties
when playing back copy-protected CDs.
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Connecting with an HDMI cable*
(digital audio/video signal)
1Plug a standard HDMI cable into the »HDMI« socket on the
DVD player and the corresponding socket on the television
(audio/video signal).
Notes:
If you connect the DVD player to the television using an HDMI
cable and set the HDMI resolution to 576p (see “Setting the
HDMI resolution” on page 18), a signal (CVBS) is also emitted
at the »EURO AV ©TV« socket on the DVD player.
However, if you set 720p or 1080i, this signal is deactivated.
If you remove the HDMI connection, the DVD player automati-
cally switches back to Auto resolution and the signal at the
»EURO AV ©TV« socket is restored.
Many televisions do not have a decoder for AC3 or DTS. In this
case, set the digital output of the DVD player to »PCM« in the
»Audio« menu. The settings are described on page 39.
On older televisions or projectors which do not have an HDMI
input socket, the HD signal can be fed in using the »VIDEO
OUT Y Pb Pr« sockets.
*HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trade-
marks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Connecting with an adapter cable HDMI to DVI
1Plug a standard adapter cable into the »HDMI« socket on the
DVD player and the corresponding socket on the television
(digital video signal).
2Plug standard RCA cables into the »AUDIO OUT ANA-
LOGUE L R« sockets on the DVD player and the correspon-
ding sockets (AUDIO IN) on the television (analogue audio
signal).
or
Plug a standard RCA cable into the »AUDIO OUT DIGITAL
COAXIAL« socket on the DVD player and the corresponding
socket on the television (digital audio signal).
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Connecting with an RCA cable (progressive scan)
Caution:
This connection transmits video signals at a high frequency
range. Before you first switch on the device, please check
whether your television or projector is suitable for this use.
GRUNDIG accepts no liability for damage resulting from
negligent use.
Notes:
If you connect the DVD player using the »VIDEO OUT Y
Pb Pr« sockets you have to carry out the setting described in
the “Activating the Y Pb Pr output sockets” section on page 19.
Depending on the model of television or projector, you have to
activate the relevant inputs on the device.
1Plug standard RCA cables into the »VIDEO OUT Y Pb Pr«
sockets on the DVD player and into the corresponding socket
(VIDEO IN or COMPONENT Y PB/CB PR/CR) on the tele-
vision or projector.
2Plug standard RCA cables into the »AUDIO OUT ANA-
LOGUE L R« sockets on the DVD player and into the corre-
sponding sockets (AUDIO IN) on the television or projector.
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Connection using a EURO-AV (SCART) cable
1Plug the EURO-AV cable provided into the »EURO AV ©
TV« socket of the DVD player and into the corresponding socket
of the television.
Connection using RCA cable (video signal) and
RCA cable (audio signal)
1Plug a standard RCA cable into the »VIDEO OUT CVBS«
socket of the DVD player and into the corresponding socket
(VIDEO IN) of the television.
2Plug standard RCA cables into the »AUDIO OUT ANA-
LOGUE L R« sockets on the DVD player and into the corre-
sponding sockets (AUDIO IN) on the television.
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Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier or
digital two-channel audio system
The digital multi-channel sound of a DVD can best be decoded and
played back with a multi-channel audio/video amplifier (Dolby*
digital decoder or DTS*).
1Plug a standard RCA cable into the »AUDIO OUT DIGITAL
COAXIAL« RCA socket of the DVD player and into the cor-
responding socket on the digital multi-channel amplifier.
Note:
Even if you are using a digital connection, you should still make
an analogue audio connection as it is possible, depending
on the disc type, that the signal cannot be output via the
»AUDIO OUT DIGITAL COAXIAL« socket (see page 17
for connection).
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* “Dolby” and the double-D logo are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories.
** DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All
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Connecting an audio system with analogue
two-channel stereo sound
1Plug a standard RCA cable into the »AUDIO OUT ANA-
LOGUE L R« sockets on the DVD player and into the corre-
sponding sockets on the audio system.
Caution:
Do not connect the »AUDIO OUT ANALOGUE L R«
sockets on the DVD player to the PHONO (record player)
input sockets on the audio system.
Connecting the power cord
1Plug the power cord into the wall socket.
Note:
Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have con-
nected the external devices.
Inserting batteries in the remote control
1To open the battery compartment, press the catch and remove
the lid.
2When inserting the batteries (for example, R06 or AA,
2 x1.5 V) observe the polarity marked in the battery com-
partment.
3Close the battery compartment.
Note:
If the DVD player no longer reacts properly to remote control
commands, the batteries may be flat. Always remove used bat-
teries. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused
by leaking batteries.
Environmental note:
Batteries, including those which do not contain heavy metal,
should not be disposed of with household waste. Always dis-
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Switching on the DVD player
1Switch on the DVD player by pressing »9« on the remote
control.
– The blue indicator on the DVD player goes out.
Selecting the language of the screen menu
This sets the language of the DVD player’s screen menu. You can
choose between several languages.
1Press »i« to open the main menu.
2Select the » « (INSTALLATION) menu item by pressing
»a« or »s« and activate with »OK«.
3Select »OSD Language« by pressing »S« or »A« and
activate by pressing »OK« .
4Select your language using »S« or »A« and press »OK« to
confirm.
5Press »i« to close the menu.
Adapting the DVD player to the television set
Setting the HDMI resolution
You can select the ideal setting here for the connected television or
projector. The abbreviation behind the number means: »p« = pro-
gressive, »i« = interlace.
The function can only be selected once the television is connected
to the »HDMI« socket.
1Press »i« to open the main menu.
2Select the » « (VIDEO SETTINGS) menu item by pressing
»a« or »s« and activate by pressing »OK«.
3Select »HDMI Settings« by pressing »S« or »A« and acti-
vate by pressing »OK« .
4Select »Resolution« by pressing »S« or »A« and activate by
pressing »OK«.
5Choose the setting (»480p«, »576p«, »720p«, »1080i« or
»1080p«) with »S« or »A« and press »OK« to confirm.
6Press »i« to close the menu.
HDMI Setup
Resolution
Megalocig
Auto
480p
576p
720p
1080i
1080p
VIDEO SETTINGS
Picture Setting
Component Output
Progressive Output
HD JPEG
HDMI Settings
JPEG Interval
INSTALLATION
OSD Language
TV Type
TV Format
Default
English
Deutsch
Česky
Dansk
Español
Français
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Activating »Y Pb Pr« output sockets
If you connect up your DVD player to the television or projector
with an RCA cable (»Y«, »Pb/Cb« and »Pr/Cr« sockets on the
DVD player), you must set the video output so that the video signal,
and therefore the picture, reaches the television.
1Press »i« to open the main menu.
2Select the » « (VIDEO SETTINGS) menu item by pressing
»a« or »s« and activate by pressing »OK«.
3Select »Component Output« by pressing »S« or »A« and
activate by pressing »OK«.
4Select »On« with »S« or »A« and press »OK« to confirm.
5Press »i« to close the menu.
Setting the signal type for the »Y Pb Pr« output
sockets
You can select the progressive or interlace setting.
1Press »i« to open the main menu.
2Select the » « (VIDEO SETTINGS) menu item by pressing
»a« or »s« and activate by pressing »OK«.
3Select »Progressive Output« by pressing »S« or »A« and
activate by pressing »OK«.
4Select »On« (Progressive) or »Off« (Interlace) by pressing
»S« or »A« and confirm with »OK«.
5Press »i« to close the menu.
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VIDEO SETTINGS
Picture Setting
Component Output
Progressive Output
HD JPEG
HDMI Settings
JPEG Interval
Off
On
VIDEO SETTINGS
Picture Setting
Component Output
Progressive Output
HD JPEG
HDMI Settings
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Setting the TV system (TV norm)
This setting is not required when using the HDMI signals (»HDMI«
socket on the DVD player).
Select »NTSC« for televisions with the NTSC system, or »PAL« for
those with the PAL system.
Select »Multi« for televisions with multi systems, the TV system
adheres to the content of the disc.
1Press »i« to open the main menu.
2Select the » « (INSTALLATION) menu item by pressing
»a« or »s« and activate with »OK«.
3Select »TV Type« by pressing »S« or »A« and activate by
pressing »OK«.
4Select the setting (»PAL«, »Multi« or »NTSC«) by pressing
»S« or »A« and pressing »OK« to confirm.
5Confirm the security query by selecting the »OK« button with
»a« or »s« and pressing »OK« to confirm.
6Press »i« to close the menu.
Selecting the TV format for your television
This setting depends on your television.
If you have a television with a 4:3 format, select the »4:3« setting.
If you have a television with a 16:9 format, select the »16:9«
setting.
1Press »i« to open the main menu.
2Select the » « (INSTALLATION) menu item by pressing
»a« or »s« and activate with »OK«.
3Select »TV Format« by pressing »S« or »A« and activate by
pressing »OK«.
4Select your TV format by pressing »S« or »A« and press
»OK« to confirm.
5Press »i« to close the menu.
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INSTALLATION
OSD Language
TV Type
TV Format
Default
PAL
Multi
NTSC
INSTALLATION
OSD Language
TV Type
TV Format
Default
4:3 Pan Scan
4:3 Letter Box
16:9