Packard Bell DIVX 300 User manual

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PACKARD BELL DVD DIVX 300/350 USER'SGUIDE
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not use the plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the plug
can be fully inserted, to prevent fire or shock hazard. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including ampli-
fiers) that produce heat.
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERV-
ICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN
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• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an elec-
trician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on and from pinching.
• Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Please note that the
product warranty does not apply if damage to the product is the result of a lightning strike.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
• You must unplug the power supply cord to disconnect the apparatus from the power supply. With this in mind,
the socket-outlet should be located close to the apparatus and should also be readily accessible.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires that the used electrical and electronic
products must be disposed of separately from normal households waste in order to promote reuse, recycling and other
forms of recovery and to reduce the quantity of waste to be eliminated with a view to reducing landfill. This includes
accessories such as a remote control, power cords, etc. When you dispose of such products, please follow the guid-
ance of your municipal authority and/or ask your retailer when purchasing a new product.
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CONTENTS
DVD Introduction........................................................................................................................... 4
Difference between DVD and other discs ................................................................................... 4
Features..................................................................................................................................... 4
An introduction to your DVD Player........................................................................................... 5
Buttons and connectors................................................................................................................... 6
DVD DivX 300 .......................................................................................................................... 6
DVD DivX 350 .......................................................................................................................... 6
Remote Control ......................................................................................................................... 7
Setting up your DVD player............................................................................................................. 8
Box contents.............................................................................................................................. 8
Inserting remote control batteries............................................................................................... 8
Connections .............................................................................................................................. 8
Setting up your TV set.............................................................................................................. 10
Operation instructions................................................................................................................... 10
Disc playback........................................................................................................................... 10
Function buttons........................................................................................................................... 11
Screen display.......................................................................................................................... 11
Language ................................................................................................................................. 11
Angle....................................................................................................................................... 11
Subtitles .................................................................................................................................. 11
Program................................................................................................................................... 11
Menu DVD.............................................................................................................................. 11
Sub-menu ................................................................................................................................ 11
Direction selection buttons....................................................................................................... 12
Numeric buttons...................................................................................................................... 12
PBC button (Program Backward Control) ................................................................................. 12
A-B.......................................................................................................................................... 12
Repeat ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Zoom....................................................................................................................................... 12
Volume +/- ............................................................................................................................. 12
Random................................................................................................................................... 12
Mute ....................................................................................................................................... 12
L/R ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Video Out................................................................................................................................ 12
Progressive Scan ...................................................................................................................... 12
Pause ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Fast Forward/Rewind .............................................................................................................. 13
Stop ........................................................................................................................................ 13
System setup................................................................................................................................. 13
DVD menu setup..................................................................................................................... 13
Speaker setup .......................................................................................................................... 15
Audio setup ............................................................................................................................. 18
Preferences setup..................................................................................................................... 19
MP3 Playback............................................................................................................................... 22
Kodak Picture CD Playback........................................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 24
Disc maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 24
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 25
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DVD INTRODUCTION
The DVD player is a must for your home theatre system. By using this latest digital technology, high quality,
high-density sound and video has been condensed into a 12 cm disc.
Difference between DVD and other discs
Features
DVD discs can support many technologies. The following logos are available to describe these technologies:
DVD SVCD/VCD CD LD
Recording
Digital/MPEG2 Digital Digital Analogue
Capacity
One layer,
one side
4.7GB
Double
layer,single
side, 8.5GB
Single
layer,
double
side, 9.4GB
Double
layer,
double
side, 17GB
650MB 650MB
Playtime
133 min 242 min 266 min 484 min 45 min 74 min 1 side: 60 min
2 sides: 102
min
Disc diameter
12cm/8cm 12cm 12cm/8cm 30cm/20cm
Horizontal
resolution
500 lines or above 350 lines 430 lines
Picture scale
Multi-scales One
Subtitle
language
32 subtitle language 8 Up to 16
Sound
Dolby decoder/linear PCM Linear PCM Linear PCM
FM
Sound quality
44.1KHz, 48KHz, 96KHz 16, 20, 24bit 44.1KHz/
16bit
Channels
Dolby digital/linear PCM: 8
Dolby digital/5+1 linear PCM: 8 4 2 Linear PCM: 2 Analogue: 2
NTSC zone coding & TV system Picture scale mode
DOLBY digital surround sound Parental lock
Number of sound languages View angle
Number of subtitle languages Close caption (Only NTSC)
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An introduction to your DVD Player
Full Compatibility
Fully compatible with various disc formats: DVD, SVCD, VCD, CD, CD-G, XVID, Kodak Picture CD and
Mp3.
High definition
Horizontal image definition can reach 500 lines or above.
DTS, Dolby 5.1 channel digital surround sound output
DTS, Dolby 5.1 channel (6 single channel) digital surround sound provides listeners 3D effects and can
intensify the bass effect.
Parental lock
This allows you to protect your children against unsuitable material.
Multi story plot selection
Users can select and play different plots of a story (beginning, advancing, climax and ending) from a disc.
Available on certain discs only.
Multiple subtitle and sound languages
Up to 32 subtitle and 8 sound languages are supported.
Multi view-angle
Users can view from different angles (close watching, side watching, panorama etc.). Available on certain
discs only.
Disc video
TV set screen scale
16:94:3
Normal Pan scan Letter box
4:3
16:9
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BUTTONS AND CONNECTORS
DVD DivX 300
Front panel diagram
1. Power button
2. DVD disc holder
3. VFD display
4. Open/Close button
5. I.R. receiver
6. Play button
7. Previous button
8. Next button
Back panel diagram
1. Optical output jack
2. Coaxial output jack
3. Centre output jack
4. Sub-woofer output jack
5. Left and right surround
output jack
6. Left and right front output
jack
7. Video output jack
8. S-video output jack
9. Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr
10. Scart output jack
11. Power cable
DVD DivX 350
Front panel diagram
1. Power button
2. DVD disc holder
3. Open/Close button
4. VFD display
5. Play button
6. Stop button
7. Previous button
8. Next button
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Back panel diagram
1. Optical output jack
2. Coaxial output jack
3. Centre output jack
4. Sub-woofer output
jack
5. Left and right sur-
round output jack
6. Left and right front
output jack
7. Video output jack
8. S-video output jack
9. Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr
10. Scart output jack
11. Power cable
Remote Control
1. Power
2. Numeric Buttons
3. Fast Forward
4. Rewind
5. Cursor Control
(up, down, left, right, OK/Enter)
6. Menu DVD
7. Angle
8. Language
9. Repeat
10. Progressive Scan
11. Zoom
12. OSD
13. PBC
14. L/R
15. Program
16. Sub-menu
17. A-B
18. Mute
19. Random
20. Vol +/-
21. Subtitle
22. Setup
23. Next
24. Previous
25. Pause, Stop, Play
26. Video Out
27. Open/Close
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SETTING UP YOUR DVD PLAYER
Box contents
1. Remote control
2. SCART cable
3. User’s Guide & Service Guide
4. Batteries
Inserting remote control batteries
Open the lid of the battery compartment and install 2 AAA batteries. Assure correct placement.
Connections
1. Before connecting, make sure to turn off the power of each apparatus.
2. After finishing connection, turn on the power again.
The AV cable (optional) is colour coded.
Yellow plug -------- video terminal (yellow)
White plug --------- left audio terminal (white)
Red plug ----------- right audio terminal (red)
Please make sure that colours of connectors and plugs correspond.
DVD player and TV set
Depending on the connectors that are available on your TV set, you may need an additional cable. Please
check your TVs documentation for the best possible connection.
You may need to use the Video Out and Progressive Scan buttons to set the video output mode correctly.
Please check the table below.
OUTPUT PORT VIDEO SCANNING MODE VIDEO OUTPUT MODE
VIDEO Interleaved CVBS, CVBS+YUV,
CVBS+S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO Interleaved CVBS+S-VIDEO
SCART Interleaved RGB
Y/Cb/Cr Interleaved CVBS+YUV
Y/Pb/Pr Progressive scan PSCAN
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DVD player and Amplifier or Decoder (DVD DivX 300)
DVD player and VCR(DVD DivX 300)
DVD player and Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr or SCART (DVD DivX 300)
DVD player and Amplifier or Decoder (DVD DivX 350)
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DVD player and VCR(DVD DivX 350)
DVD player and Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr or SCART (DVD DivX 300)
Setting up your TV set
If the picture does not appear correctly on your TV set, you should check your TV's settings. Please refer to
your TV's documentation.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your DVD player, please prepare the following:
1. Switch on your TV set and select AV mode.
2. If connected with an amplifier, switch on the amplifier and select DVD input.
3. Switch on the DVD player.
Step 1
Press the Open/Close button on the remote control to open the tray.
Step 2
Insert the disc and press the Open/Close button again, the player will automatically recognise the disc
type. Press the Play button to play a disc.
Step 3
Press the Power button on the remote control, the unit will switch into standby mode; press the button
again to resume.
Disc playback
After inserting a disc the unit will start playback.
If there is a DVD disc, the unit will show the menu or the titles.
If there is an audio CD, the unit will play the first tune.
Pause button
Use the Pause button to interrupt/resume display.
Prev button
To select the previous song or chapter.
Next button
To select the next song or chapter.
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FUNCTION BUTTONS
Screen display
When the unit plays a disc, press the OSD button to browse through several options.
For DVD discs
Press the OSD button once:
Displays current title, chapter and the total number of titles and chapters on the disc.
Press again to show the remaining time.
Press again to show the elapsed time.
Press again to show the remaining chapter time.
And again to switch off OSD display.
For SVCD, VCD and CD discs
Note that display may vary according to disc type.
Press the OSD button once to display single elapsed time.
Press again to display single remaining time.
Press again to display total elapsed time.
Press again to display total remaining time.
And again to switch off OSD display.
For Mp3, XVID and WMA discs
Press the OSD button to display elapsed time of a chapter.
Press again to display remaining chapter time.
And again to switch off OSD display.
Language
Press the Language button to select any of the languages supported on the disc.
Angle
If the disc you are playing supports this function, use this button to select your preferred viewing angle.
Subtitles
Press the Subtitle button several times to browse through subtitle options.
Program
Use the Program button to program the playing sequence using the numeric buttons. When finished, press
the Stop button to cancel or Play to start playback.
To cancel a program, press the PBC button.
Menu DVD
Press the Menu DVD button to view the available titles on the disc. Select with the Up and Down
buttons and press Play to start display.
Sub-menu
With PBC on (see below), press the Sub-menu button to display the available options (only valid for discs
with multi-menu).
When the unit is in PBC OFF or stop state, press this button to activate the nine pictures browse function.
Select the number you wish to play.
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Direction selection buttons
These buttons are used to browse through several menus.
Numeric buttons
To play a track directly, press the corresponding number. Use the +10 button for
numbers above 9.
PBC button (Program Backward Control)
With PBC on you must return to the main menu if you wish to select a title, chapter or song. With PBC off,
you can select during display or stop.
A-B
Pressing the A-B button sets the start and end of a section you wish to repeat. Press it again to stop repeating.
Repeat
Repeats chapters or titles (not available for all functions).
Zoom
Press to zoom 1.5, 2 or 4 times. Press again for normal view.
Volume +/-
Press the VOL+ and VOL- buttons to set the volume level.
Random
Selects CD and MP3 music tracks in a random order.
Mute
Press to mute or resume sound.
L/R
Press the L/R button to toggle between different audio modes: AUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO1 VOCAL,
AUDIO2 VOCAL (for DVDs), within LEFT VOCAL, RIGHT VOCAL, MONO_LEFT, MONO_RIGHT,
STEREO (for SVCD). If the disc supports several audio languages, you can use this button to select one.
Video Out
Switch between CVBS, CVBS+YUV, RGB, CVBS+S-VIDEO output modes. PSCAN (Progressive Scan) output
mode is available only if the unit supports this.
Progressive Scan
Switch between the interleaved mode and progressive scanning mode (if supported).
Pause
To temporarily interrupt and resume playback.
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Fast Forward/Rewind
Use these buttons for fast forward or rewind. Pressing the buttons several times increases the speed up
to its maximum level, then resumes at normal speed.
Stop
Press once to stop display and keep the position in memory. If you press play the display will resume (certain
types of discs only). If you press Stop again, this will completely stop display.
SYSTEM SETUP
DVD menu setup
Press Setup to enter the setup menus. In the DVD setup menu a password may be requested. The default
password is
2001 .
Use the Up , Down , Left and Right buttons to browse the options and Play
to enter a sub menu or select a function. Press Setup again to exit.
Main page
Set video functions: Picture Mode, Angle mark, OSD Language, Captions and Screen Saver.
Picture Mode
Auto - Selects Bob or Weave based on 'flags' that are
embedded in the DVD bitstream indicating that the
original program was from an interlaced or a progressive
video source.
Film - Ignores the embedded flag information and uses
the Weave technique.
Video - Ignores the flag information and uses the Bob
technique.
Smart - Same as Film Mode with additional multitap
vertical filtering to reduce the side effects of the weave
method on motion.
Super Smart (default) - Combines flag reading with
pixel-based motion adaptive processing which dynamically changes the parameters according to the instan-
taneous picture content, This is the best mode for de-interlacing virtually all source material.
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Angle mark
If supported by the disc, you can set the Angle mark as
ON or OFF.
OSD language
Select one of the available OSD languages.
Captions
Switch captions on or off.
Screen Saver
The unit automatically activates a 'bouncing ball'
screensaver after a few minutes of inactivity. This
protects your TV screen.
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Speaker setup
Connecting to an external audio system
Speaker setup includes Downmix, Centre, Rear, Subwoofer, Centre Delay, Rear Delay and Test Tone.
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Stereo amplifier audio input 5.1 Channel analog amplifier
audio input
Dolby digital decoder audio
input
DVD Player audio output (2
channel)
DVD Player audio output
(multi-channel)
DVD Player digital audio
output
OSD menu settings
Step 1 AUDIO SETUP
Audio Out -> Analog
AUDIO SETUP
Audio Out -> Analog
AUDIO SETUP
Audio Out -> SPDIF/RAW or
SPDIF/PCM
Step 2 SPEAKER SETUP
Downmix -> Stereo
SPEAKER SETUP
Downmix -> OFF
SPEAKER SETUP
Downmix -> OFF
or
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Downmix
If you have connected a stereo amplifier, you should
select Stereo, if your amplifier is 5.1 please set as OFF.
Centre speaker
Switch the centre speaker ON or OFF.
Rear speaker
Switch the rear speakers ON or OFF.
Subwoofer
Switch the subwoofer ON or OFF.
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Centre Delay
Allows the centre speaker output to be delayed.
Rear delay
Allows delaying rear speaker output.
Test tone
Choose the corresponding speaker layout. A test sound
will be sent to each speaker.
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Audio setup
Audio out
Selects an audio output mode: Analogue, SPDIF/RAW
or SPDIF/PCM.
Notes:
1. This unit supports both Dolby digital or analogue
audio.
2. If your unit doesn't support DTS mode, you should
select SPDIF/RAW or SPDIF/PCM to play DTS
discs.
3. Some models support Dolby AC-3 and DTS. The
unit sets the corresponding mode automatically.
OP Mode
Switch between RF and Line Out mode.
Dual Mono
If your amplifier/decoder already supports Dolby Digital
output, you can select Stereo, L-mono, R-mono, MIX-
mono for your amplifier/decoder.
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Compression
To adjust the sound dynamic range.
LPCM output
You can select 48k or 96k audio encoding modes.
Preferences setup
Not accessible during display. The Preferences page includes TV display, TV type, Audio, Subtitle, Disc
menu, Local, Parental, Password and Defaults.
TV display
If you have a widescreen TV (16:9 Aspect Ratio) select
WIDE. Use one of the NORMAL options for any other
screen type.
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TV Type
The preferred setting in most European countries is PAL.
Audio
Select your preferred language.
Subtitle
Select your preferred language.
Disc menu
Select your preferred language.
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