Koss KS5429-2 User manual

4.2 WIDE PERSONALDVD PLAYER
Owner’s Manual
KS5429-2
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IMPORTANT
SinceDVD circuitrymay cause interferencetootherradio tunersnearby,
switch thisunit off when notin useor moveit awayfrom theaffected
radiotuner.
NOTE:Thisdigitalapparatusdoes not exceed the Class B limitsfor
radio noiseemissionsfrom digital apparatusassetout intheRadio
InterferenceRegulations of Industry Canada.Theselimits aredesigned
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-
dential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate ra-
diofrequencyenergyand, ifnot installed and usedin accordance with
the instruction,maycause harmful interference toradio communications.
However, thereis no guaranteethatinterference will not occurina par-
ticular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to
radioor television (which can be determinedby turning the equipment
off), the user is encouraged totry to correct the interferencebyone or
more of the followingmeasures:
* Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.
* Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.
*Connecttheequipmentintoan outleton acircuitdifferentfromthat to
whichthereceiver isconnected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
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Notice:
This Product incorporates copyright protection technologythat is
protected bymethod claims of certain U.S.Patents andother
intellectual propertyrights owned by Macrovision Corporationand
other rights owners. Use ofthis copyright protection technologymust
be authorized byMacrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewinguses onlyunless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineeringor disassemblyis
prohibited.
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A. Introduction.......................................................................................
B.CautionsandWarnings....................................................................
C.PackageContents...........................................................................
D.Features...................................................................................
E.Poweringand Charging....................................................................
F.Indicatorsand keysbuttons..............................................................
G. BasicOperation...............................................................................
H.Loadingand PlayingaDisc..............................................................
I.Setup.................................................................................................
J.Menu................................................................................................
K.PlayingAudioCDs...........................................................................
L. PlayingMP3Discs.........................................................................
M.PlayingJPEGfiles............................................................................
N. Connectingto accessories............................................................
O.Specifications...................................................................................
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A.Introduction
Thankyou for choosingour Personal DVDplayer. The main
features include a 4.2"(16:9 aspect ratio) Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD) monitor and a DVD player. Please read the entire instruction
manual supplied with this product prior to using. The
documentation will assist you in installing the system properlyto
obtain the best equipment performance. Please save thismanual
for later use.
B. Cautions and Warnings
FollowInstructions -- Follow all operating andmaintenanceinstruc-
tionsandadhereto all warnings.
Cleaning -- Unplug thisproduct from thewall outletbeforecleaning.
Do not use liquidor aerosol cleaners.
Accessories --Do not use accessoriesnot recommendedinthis
instruction bookas theymay be hazardous.
Water andMoisture --Hazard of electric shock.Do not usethis
product near water or in rainyor moist environments.
ObjectsandLiquid-- Neverallowobjectsofany kind orliquids tobe
pushed or spilled into thisproduct through openings, as theymay
comeinto contact with dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit.
Condensation -- Moisture will form intheoperatingsection ofthe
player ifthe player is broughtfrom a coolenvironment into awarm
environment or ifthe temperatureofthe room rises suddenly. When
this happens, theplayer's performance willbeimpaired. To prevent
this, let the player stand inits newsurroundings for about anhour
before switchingit on, or makesure that the room temperature
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rises gradually. Condensation may also form duringthe summer if
the player is exposedtothe breeze from an air conditioner. Insuch
cases, changethe location ofthe player.
Placing or Moving -- Do not place on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causingserious injury
toa child oradult, and seriousdamagetotheproduct. Move
productand cart combinations withcare. Quick stops, excessive
force, and unevensurfaces maycause theproduct and cart
combination to overturn.
Power Cord Protection -- Route power cordsso that theyare not
likely to bewalked onor pinched by items placedupon oragainst
them. Pay particular attentionto plugsand the point wherethe
cords exit the product.
Lightning -- For added protection ofthisproduct duringalightning
storm, or whenit is left unattendedand unused for long periods of
time, disconnect it from thewall outlet. This will prevent damageto
theproduct due to lightningand power-linesurges.
Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in risk offire or electric shock.
Servicing -- Do not service this product yourself. Openingor
removingcovers may expose youto dangerous voltagepoints or
other hazards. Refer all servicingtoqualified service personnel.
Damage RequiringService -- Disconnectthisproductfrom thewall
outletand allpowersourcesincludingbatteries,and referservicingto
qualified service personnelunder the following conditions:
a)When thepower cord or plug is damaged.
b)Ifanyliquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen intothe
product.
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c)If the product hasbeen exposed to rainor water.
d)Iftheproductdoes not operatenormallyevenif youfollow the
operating instructions. Adjust onlythosecontrols thatarecoveredby
theoperatinginstructions.Improperadjustmentof othercontrols may
result in damageand will oftenrequire extensive workbya qualified
technician torestore the product to its normal operatingcondition.
e) If the product hasbeendropped orthecabinethasbeendamaged.
f) When the product exhibits adistinct changein performance.
ReplacementParts-- When replacementpartsarerequired,be sure
the servicetechnician hasused replacement parts that are specified
or that have the samecharacteristicsas theoriginalpart.Unauthorized
substitutions mayresult in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
SafetyCheck -- Upon completion ofanyservice or repairs to this
product, asktheservice technician to perform safetychecks to
ensure that the product is insafeoperatingorder.
Ventilation --Toensureproper ventilation andproperoperation,never
cover theunit witha cloth or other materialand makesure thereisa
gapofat least10mm aroundtheoutside ofthe unit.
Open flames -- Keep the unit awayfrom openflame sources, such
asfire andcandles, and do not placeopen flames on the unit.
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Note: Boththe DVD playeranddiscare coded byregion. Theseregion
codes must match in order for the disc to play. Ifthe codes dont
match, the disc wontplay.Thisunit sregioncode is1. DVD s
with other region codescannot be played inthis unit.
ImportantWarning
ADVDplayer isaClass1laserproduct. However, this playeruses a
visiblelaser beam, whichcouldcause hazardous radiation exposure.
Be sure to operate the player correctlyas instructed.
Thefollowingcautionlabelis locatedonthe rearpanelof the player.
Whenthis player is plugged into the walloutlet, do notlookclosely
at the disc tray or other openings.
Use ofcontrols oradjustmentsorperformanceofproceduresother
than those specified herein mayresultin hazardous radiation
exposure.
Do not open covers and do not repair yourself. Refer servicingto
qualifiedpersonnel.
Toreduce theriskoffireorelectric shock, donotexposethis equip-
ment to rainor moisture.
Toreducethe risk offireor electricshockandannoyinginterference,
usethe recommended accessoriesonly.
Never usethisdevice while driving.
If the unitis beingused byapassenger in yourvehicle,be surethat
itdoes notcause distraction tothe driver, is secured orheldsafely,
anddoesnotobstructanysafetydevice(e.g.:airbag,seat belt,
etc.)
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C. PackageContents
l1 x 4.2 LCD Monitor & DVD Player
l1 x AC to DCAdapter
l1 x Owner sManual
l1x AVCable
l1x CigaretteLighterAdapter
D.Features
lCompactPortable
lMulti-functionkey buttons
lSteady kickstand for desktop use
lHigh resolutionpicture
lBuilt-inRechargeablebattery (Li-Ion)
E.Powering and Charging
1.Powering
Indoor use
Plug one endoftheAC to DCadapter into theDC jackon the right
side of the unit,andplugthe other end into the AC power outlet.
Then,Slide the ON/OFF switch to ON positon.
Outdoor use
Plugone endof thecar cord to the DC jackonthe unit,and plug
the other endinto cigarette lighter jack in car.
Then,Slide the ON/OFF switch to ON positon.
From built-in battery
Do notusethe AC adaptor.Switch ON/OFF toON. If thebattery
has been charged, it will power the unit.
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2.Charging
A built-in rechargeablebattery (Li-Ion)isincludedforportable use.
Afully chargedbattery cansupport about2hours of playtime.
When the built-in battery cannot power the unit or is used forthe
first time, rechargeit.
1) Switch ON/OFF to OFF.
2) ConnecttheACadaptortothe DCjack andastandard walloutlet.
Theredindicator will light up.Once fully recharged,the redlight
willturn off.
3) Disconnect theAC adapter to stop charging.
Note: It usually takes about 5hours to chargethe battery.
Note: Charge the batteryfor at least 8 hours before youuse it for
the first use.
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F. Indicator and keybuttons
1) Lanyard Bar
2) Volume -/+
3)HeadphoneJack1
4)HeadphoneJack2
5)Up Button
6) SetupButton
7) Previous Button
8) Down Button
9) Play/Pause Button
10)Left/Reverse Button
11) NextButton
12) Menu Button
13)Right/Forward Button
14) Charge Indicator
15) DC 9V Jack
16) Power ON / OFF Switch
17)Power Indicator
18)AVJack
19)AVIn/Out Switch
20) Brightness -/+
21) Open Switch
22) Hold Switch
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H.Loadingand Playinga Disc
1. After connecting power to the unit, turn on the DVD player.The
power indicator will light up.
2. Open the disc trayby slidingOPEN, and place adisc into the tray
with the label sidefacing up.
3. Close the tray. The unit willload the disc and start playing.
4.Adjustthe BRIGHTNESS andVOLUMEcontrols.
5. Tostop the disc press and holdthe PLAY/PAUSE button for about
3secondswhen the discisplaying.
G. Basic Operation
POWER
OPEN
PLAY
PAUSE
NEXT
PREVIOUS
LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN
MENU
SETUP
HOLD
Turn the unit on or off.
Load or remove the disc.
Play or execute item or setting.
Pause.
Go to the nextchapter, track, or scene
duringplayback.
Go back to the previous chapter, track,
or scene during playback.
Menunavigation.
Displaythe main menu of thedisc.
Displaythe setup menu to select and set item,
andto exitthe setup menu.
Lock keys.
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I.Setup
Press SETUP todisplaythemain screenof the SetupMenu on the
screen.Press SETUPagain to exit theSetupMenu, andthe unitwill
resume its last playbackmode.
Main SetupMenu Screen
Note: To use the setup menu, remove all discs.
1)Press SETUP.TheGeneral SetupPagewilldisplay onthescreen.
a) Select TV Displayusingthe UP/DOWN button,and then press
RIGHTto enterthe sub menu.SelecttheTVdisplaymodeon the
screenusingUP/DOWN, and pressENTERto confirm the
setting. Press LEFT to return.
l Normal/PS: When theplayer is connected to anormal TV, a
wide picture appears on thefullscreen.
l Normal/LB: Whentheplayeris connected toa normal TV, a
wide pictureappearson thescreen with ablack strip at both
the top and bottom of the screen.
l Wide: Whentheplayeris connectedto a wide screenTV, a
wide picture appears on thefullscreen.
TV DisplayScreen
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b) Usethesame stepsas abovetoselect Screen Saver mode On or
Off.
On:Enables screensaver
Off: Disablesscreensaver
Note: The DVD player willenter the Screen Saver modeafter
approximately fiveminutes if the same image remainson the
screen.
c)Usethe samestepsasaboveto select LastMemory modeOnorOff.
On: The player returns to the last position on the disc.
Off: The player does not returnto the last position on the disc.
Note:TheLastMemoryfunctionsonlywhenpoweris onandthe
disc isnot removed.
2) SelectVideoQuality Setupby using the LEFT/RIGHTbutton to set
Brightness, Contrast, Hue and saturation.
VideoQualitySetup Screen
3) Select Password, theninput OldPassword orDefault Passwordand
Newpassword as prompted on the screen.
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PasswordChangeMenu Screen
Note:
TheDefault Password isLeft, Left, Menu, Right. This passwordis
always effectiveeven after youhave selected your ownpassword
and changed it. Toavoidothers using the default password to set
the parental levelandchangethepassword, you can record this
default passwordinother place and delete it from this manual.
Some discs can be limited dependingon the age ofusers while
some discs cannot. Ifyou want to changethe password, onlyLeft,
RightandMenuareavailable.
4) With no disc playing, select Preference to chooseAudio language, Subtitle
language, Disc Menulanguage,Parental levelandDefault setting.
Note:
1. Language and subtitle selections areavailable only for discsthat
are recordedinthelanguages listedabove.Iftheselected
language isnotavailable,the player willplay anddisplayonthe
screen theoriginal languagerecorded in the disc.
2. TheParental setup 8levelsare listed from the lowest level (1 Kid
Safe)to thehighest level(Adult). Enter a 4digitpassword ( Left,
Left, Menu,Right) to change itand thelevelof8Adultisdefault
setting.
Especiallyif theunit dont allow to play adisc since the parental
lock, you can input the correct password to pass the inspection.
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J.Menu
WhenyouplayaDVD,discsmain menuwillappearonthescreenof
your TV or Monitor. The contents ofthe menuvary from disc to disc.
PressMENUduringplaybacktodisplaythemainmenu.SomeDVDs
onlyallowyou to select disc playbackoptions usingtheDVDs main
menu.
K. PlayingAudio CDs
Whenplayingan audioCD, the screenwill displaythe elapsed
playback timeof the current track. Use Pause, Previous, and Next to
navigate throughthe CD.
CD Playing Screen
L. Playing MP3 Discs
CD-R /RWdiscs that havebeen encoded in MP3 format are
compatiblewith this system.Whenyouinsertan MP3 CD, the DVD
player willinitialize thediscandthedirectory(folder) willbeshownon
the TVscreen.
MP3 MENUScreen
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M. Playing JPEG files
1) Load a JPEG Disc into thetray.
2) Select aJPEG file by pressingUP and DOWN.
3) You can preview the JPEG file by pressingPLAYor OK.
4) Press MENU to viewthe JPEGfiles.Amenu will appear on the
screen. Press PLAYtoreturn.
5) PressPLAY, to play theJPEG file.
Whenan MP3disc is inserted into the unit,the menu screen
appearsand playstheMP3 tracks automatically.You canuse
themenuscreentochangefolders and songs.Thesystemwill
playthesongsinthe ordertheywereburnedontothedisc.
1. Press the up or downbutton to choose a folder from the folder
list on the left sideof thescreen.
2. Press OK to select the highlighted folder. Thesongsavailable
underthefolderwill be listed.
3. Use the up and downbuttons to choose a song from the list.
PressOKtoselect and begin playbackofthe highlighted song.
4. PressNEXT to moveto the next song. Press the PREVIOUS to
move to thebeginningoftheprevious song.
NOTICE
icon in front ofafile nameindicates that this is afolder, not an
MP3file.
in front ofafile nameindicates thatthis is an MP3 file.
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N. Connecting toaccessories
1. Output
Youcanconnect theDVDplayerto a TVto enjoyhighquality stereo
soundand pictureon anothermonitor.Switch theAVIN/OUT switch
to Out so that the unit can output signals.
Connect oneend of the AVcable(3.5MM jack) into the unit sAV
Socket. Connectthe otherend totheAVINPUT Jackson yourTVor
Monitor throughan optional RCA output cable(white =left channel,
red = right channel, yellow=video).
Note: You mayuse optionalwiredheadphones with theunit. Simply plug
the headsetinto Headphonejack on the left side ofthe
player s screen.
Note: Plugging intoheadphone jack1disables the internal speakers.
2.Input
Whenthe IN/OUT switch is in the IN position, the unit can receive
AVsignals.
You can connect the DVD player to a game/camcorder through
theAVjack.Connect theAVCable3.5mm jackinto the DVDAV
socket.Then, connect the threecolour correspondingplugs to
the AV Output Jackson your game/camcorder or other
equipment.
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O. Specifications
CompatibleDiscs:DVD/CD/MP3
Signal system: NTSC
Panel size: 4.2 inch
Frequencyresponse: 20Hzto 20 kHz
Video output: 1 Vp-p/75 Ohm, unbalanced
Audiooutput: 1.4Vrms/10kOhm
Audio S/N: Better than 60 dB
Dynamic range: Better than 85 dB
Laser: Semiconductor Laser, Wave Length: 650 nm/795 nm
Powersource:DC 9V
Power consumption:7.5W
Operatingtemperature: 5~35°C
Weight: 0.46 kg
Dimensions (Wx D x H):144x142 x 40 mm
Panel Pixels: 960 x 234
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HOMEENTERTAINMENTWARRANTY
WeappreciateyourpurchaseofaKoss HomeEntertainmentproduct.Wetake prideinthequalityofour
products and havemanufactured your new Home Entertainmentunit toexacting qualitystandards.Wefeel
confident that in normal use, it will provide you with satisfactoryperformance. However,should you experience
difficulty,youare protected under the provisionsofthis warranty.
Koss Home Entertainmentproducts are warranted againstmanufacturing defects in materials and workmanship
in normal use for the following period from the date of purchase bythe original user, and is conditional upon the
unit being installed and used as directed in the instruction manual.
ProductParts and Labour
Audio Products1Year
Remote Control Unit90 Days
Clock Radios1Year
Car Audio1Year
Headphones90 Days
Home Theatre Products1Year
DVD Players1Year
Portable DVD Players1Year
Koss'sobligation under this warrantyshall be limited to the repair, including all necessarypartsand the cost of
the labour connected therewith, or at our option the exchange of anyHome Entertainment product which shows
evidenceofamanufacturing defect withinthe warrantyperiod.
Replacementparts, furnishedinconnectionwith this warrantyshall bewarrantedforaperiodequal tothe
unexpired portion of the original equipment warranty.
CUSTOMEROBLIGATIONS
This warrantyappliestothe product from the originaldateofpurchaseatretail. Therefore,the owner must
provide acopyofthe original, dated billofsale.Nowarrantyservicewill be performed withoutabill ofsale.
Transportation to and from the service depot is the responsibilityof the owner, as is removaland installation of
Car Audio and Home Theatre products.
WARRANTYEXCLUSIONS
This warrantyis extended to Koss Home Entertainment products purchased and used in Canada. This warranty
shall not applyto appearanceor accessoryitems including but not limited to: antenna, cabinet, cabinet parts,
knobs,batteries,connecting cables, cassette tapes, compact discs.Thiswarrantyshall,inaddition,not apply
todamagesduetohandling,transportation,unpacking,set-up,installation,customeradjustmentsthatare
covered in the instruction book, repair or replacement of parts supplied byother than the Koss authorized service
depot, anymalfunction orfailurecaused byorresultingfromabnormalenvironmentalconditions,improper
unauthorized service, improper maintenance, modifications or repair bythe consumer, abuse, misuse, neglect,
accident, fire,flood,or other ActsofGod, and incorrect line voltage.
This Home Entertainment product is onlywarranted to the original retail purchaser. This warrantybecomes void
in the eventof commercial or rental use. Thiswarrantybecomesvoidin the event serialnumbers are altered,
defaced or removed.
Koss reservesthe right tomakechanges in design or tomakeadditionstoor improvements upon thisproduct
without incurring anyobligation to install the same on products previouslymanufactured. The foregoing is in lieu
of all other warranties expressed or implied and Koss neither assumes nor authorizes anyperson to assume for
itanyother obligation or liabilityin connection withthe sale or service of this product.In no eventshall Koss
or its Kossdealers be liable for special or consequential damage arising fromthe use of this product,or for any
delayinthe performanceofthis warrantydue tocausebeyond our control.
The purchaser may haveother rights under existingprovincialorfederallaws, and where anyterms ofthis
warrantyare prohibited bysuch laws, theyare deemed nulland void,but the remainder of the warrantyshall
remainineffect.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
Shouldthisproduct require service, you mayobtain specific information on howto obtain service bycontacting
the KossDealer from whom thisproduct waspurchased, or bycontacting usdirectly:
SONIGEM SERVICE
300 Alden Road
Markham,Ontario
L3R 4C1
PHONE:[phone] FAX:[phone]
1-800-287-4871
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