Insignia NS-HDVD18 User manual

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USER GUIDE
DVD Player
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setting up your DVD player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting to AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting the DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Using your DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Powering your DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Playing a DVD or audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Controlling DVD or audio CD playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Programming your DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using the Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Maintaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cleaning your DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cleaning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Legal notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within your DVD player.
This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying your DVD player.
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This unit contains a low-power laser device. There is no danger of hazardous
radiation outside this unit.
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with a dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. The wide blade is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
14 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to
rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing, and do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on it.
Double insulation.
This is a class II apparatus.
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Features
Package contents
•DVDplayer
• Remote control (includes two AAA batteries)
• AV cable (to connect to a TV)
•QuickSetupGuide
DVD player
Front view
Back view
Power on/standby LED
Disc tray Open/close disc tray
Play/pause Power on/off
Remote control
receiver
Composite video output
Coaxial audio output
Component video Pb output
Component video Pr output
Right
audio
output
Left
audio
output
Component video Y output
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Remote control
Open or close the disc tray
DISPLAY (time, title, chapter)
Numbers
SEARCH
SETUP (opens setup menu)
ENTER (confirm selection)
Menu navigation
TOP MENU
Next
Play/Pause
CLEAR
REPEAT
STOP
A-B (set up a repeat play segment)
ANGLE
RANDOM (begin playback from a
random chapter or track)
STEP (play frame by frame)
SLOW
DVD MENU
RETURN
PROG (select and play a specific
chapter)
ZOOM
SUB-T (select subtitles)
Fast forward
Fast back
Power on/off
AUDIO (choose language)
Previous
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Setting up your DVD player
Connecting to AC power
• Plug the AC power cord into an AC wall outlet.
Connecting the DVD player
You can connect your DVD player to a TV or monitor so you can watch DVDs and to a
stereo or home theater system for enhanced audio.
Component video (best)
1Plug the green, blue, and red connectors from an RCA cable (not included)
into the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors (Y, Pb, and Pr) on the back of
your DVD player. Make sure that the colors on the connectors match the jacks.
2Plug the red, green, and blue connectors on the other end of the RCA cable
into the component video in jacks on your TV or monitor, making sure to
match the colors on the connectors with the jacks.
3Connect the white (Left) and red (Right) connectors from an RCA audio cable
to the Land RAUDIO OUT jacks on your DVD player.
4Connect the white (Left) and red (Right) connectors from the other end of the
RCA audio cable to the white (Left) and red (Right) audio in connectors on
your TV, monitor, stereo, or home theater system.
Note
You may have to select the correct input on your TV or monitor.
Component video (RCA) cable (not
included) (better)
TV or monitor
RCA audio
cables
Stereo or Home Theater system
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AV (better)
1Plug the yellow connector from the included AV cable into the VIDEO jack on
your DVD player. Plug the yellow connector on the other end of the AV cable
into the VIDEO IN jack on your TV or monitor.
2Connect the white (Left) and red (Right) connectors from the included AV
cable to the Land RAUDIO OUT jacks on your DVD player.
3Connect the white (Left) and red (Right) connectors from the other end of the
AV cable to the white (Left) and red (Right) audio in connectors on your TV,
monitor, stereo, or home theater system.
Note
You may have to select the correct input on your TV or monitor.
AV audio
cables
AV video cable
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Coaxial video and audio (good)
• Connect a coaxial cable from the back of your DVD player to the coaxial
(antenna) jack on your TV or monitor.
Using your DVD player
Powering your DVD player
1Make sure that your DVD player is connected to power.
2Push the (power) switch on the front of your DVD player, or on the remote
control, to turn it on. The start-up picture (DVD VIDEO) appears on the screen.
3Push the (power) switch on the front of your DVD player, or on the remote
control, to turn it off.
Playing a DVD or audio CD
1Push the (open/close) button on the front of your DVD player, or on the
remote control, to open the disc tray.
2Place a disc, label side up, in the disc tray, then close the tray. The disc starts
playing automatically.
Note
You may have to select the correct input on your TV or monitor.
Note
Most DVDs and your DVD player have region codes that help
control illegal distribution of DVDs. The region code for your DVD
player is 1. You can only play DVDs with a region code of 1. The
region code for a DVD is printed on the DVD or the DVD
packaging.
Coaxial audio
cable
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Controlling DVD or audio CD playback
• Press (STOP) once to stop playback. Your DVD player remembers where
you stopped. If you press , your DVD player starts playing at the point
where you stopped.
• Press (STOP) twice to stop playback. If you press , your DVD player
starts playing at the beginning of the disc.
• Press to pause playback. Press this button again to resume playback.
• Press to fast-forward the disc. Each time you press this button, the
fast-forward speed changes from 2 to 4 to 8 to 20 times the normal speed.
• Press to fast-reverse the disc. Each time you press this button, the
fast-reverse speed changes from 2 to 4 to 8 to 20 times the normal speed.
• Press (NEXT) to go to the next title, chapter, or track.
• Press (PREV) to go to the previous title, chapter, or track.
Adjusting the volume
• Adjust the volume of playback by turning it up or down on your TV, stereo
system, or home theater.
Programming your DVD player
1Insert a disc into the DVD player.
2Press the PROG button on the remote control.
3Select the chapter number you want to play, from the list on the screen.
4Press to begin playback.
Using the Setup menus
Your DVD player has a Setup menu you can use to adjust settings.
1Press SETUP on the remote control. The Setup Menu opens on your TV or
monitor.
2Press or to highlight an option, then press ENTER to select that option.
3Press or to change the setting for that option, then press OK to confirm
your selection.
4Repeat Step 2 through Step 3 to change other menu options.
5Press SETUP to exit.
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Setup menu options
Option Menu and sub-options
General Setup
TV Type–Selects the aspect ratio. You can select:
•4:3/PS–Select this option when the DVD player is connected to a normal
TV (4:3 aspect ratio). Wide-screen images are shown on the screen, but with
some parts cropped automatically.
•4:3/LB–Select this when the DVD player is connected to a normal TV (4:3
aspect ratio). Wide-screen images are shown on the screen with a black
band on the top and bottom.
•16:9–Displays the video image full-screen when your DVD player is
connected to a widescreen TV (16:9 aspect ratio).
P-SCAN–Turns progressive scan On or Off. The progressive scan feature adjusts
the TV screen resolution to provide a smoother, more theaterlike image.
Screen Saver–When this option is turned on, your DVD player displays a screen
saver when the same image stays on the screen for five minutes.
PASSWORD–Lets you set the parental control password. The default password is
0000. You should change the password to a number you can remember.
Parental–Blocks DVD playback based on ratings. Select this option to set the
parental control level. Options include: KID SAFE, G, PG, PG 13, PGR, R, Nc17,
and ADULT. The default is ADULT. Enter the password 0000.
Memory–When this option is turned on and you open the disc tray, your DVD
player remembers where you stopped. If you close the tray with the same disc
loaded, your DVD player starts playing at the point where you stopped.
Reset–Reset all settings except the password and parental controls back to the
factory default.
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