Palsonic DVD2000 Product information sheet

EASY GUIDE
DIGITAL VIDEO DISC PLAYER
MODEL: DVD - 2000
Type Tested
Electrical
Safety
AS/NZS 3250 Lic 4168
Standards Australia
APP No: CS7554N
PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD
1 JOYNTON AVE
WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA
PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE
TELEPHONE
AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888
DVD/VIDEO CD/AUDIO CD PLAYER DIGITAL AUDIO
TEL:[phone]
FAX:[phone]

Basic connection
lEnsure that the power switch of this unit and other
equipment to be connected is set to off before
commencing connection.
lDo not block ventilation holes of any of the equipments
and arrange them so that air can circulate freely.
Read through the instructions before connecting
other equipment.
lEnsure that you observe the color coding when
connecting audio and video cords.
(1) TV set (optional)
(2) DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player
(3) Video/audio cord (supplied)
(4) S-video cord (supplied)
(5) To audio input connectors (red, white)
(6) To video input connectors (yellow)
(7) To S-video input connector
(8) AC power cord
(9) To power outlet (AC 110-240V, 50/60 Hz)
(10) Power switch
(11) Signal ground terminal
Connect the signal ground terminal to ground to
reduce noise from microphone cable during
Karaoke. (This is not a safety earth.)
S-video output connector
The S (separate) video output connector separates the
color (C) and luminance (Y) signals before transmitting
them to the TV set in order to achieve a sharper picture.
Use the S-video cord (supplied) when connecting the
player to a TV set equipped with an S-video input
connector for the best picture clarity possible.
(1) TV set (optional)
(2) DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player
(3) Audio cord (optional)
(4) Video/audio cord (supplied)
(5) To audio input connectors (red, white)
(6) To video input connectors (yellow)
(1) Audio equipment (optional)
(2) TV set (optional)
(3) DVD/Video CD/CD player
(4) Audio cord (optional)
(5) To audio input connectors (red, white)
(6) Video/audio cord (supplied)
S-video cord (supplied) (See above [A])
Notes:
During DVD play, the TV volume may be at a lower
level than during TV broadcasts, etc. If this is the case,
adjust the volume to the desired level.
lIf the DVD/Video CD/CD player is connected to the
TV through a video cassette recorder, the picture may
not be played back normally with some DVDs If this
is the case, do not connect the player via the VCR.
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Connecting to a Stereo TV set [A]
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[C]
Connecting to a Monoaural TV set [B]
Connecting to an audio equipment [C]
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Optional audio connections
The player contains a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder.
This enables the playback of DVDs recorded in Dolby
Digital, Linear PCM without the need for an external
decoder with Dolby Digital, Linear PCM processing.
When the player is connected to an AV amplifier with
5.1ch input connectors, you can enjoy theater-quality
audio in your home when playing discs recorded in
Digital, Linear PCM.
(1) TV set (optional)
(2) DVDNIDEO CD/CD player
(3) Video/audio cord (supplied)
S-video cord (supplied)
(see page6 [A])
(4) AV Amplifier with 5.1 ch input connector
(5) Audio cords (optional)
(6) To audio input connector (CENTER)
(7) To audio input connector (SUBWOOFER)
(8) To audio input connector (SURROUND L , R)
(9) To audio input connector (FRONT L , R)
(10) Center speaker
(11) Front speaker (Left)
(12) Front speaker (right)
(13) Subwoofer (left)
(14) Surround speaker
(15) Surround speaker (right)
(All sold separately.)
Notes:
lAfter connection is made, set the “Speaker setting”
(such as Yes/No and Large/Small) according to your
speaker system.. (see page 23).
lIf the surround speakers or center speaker can’t be
installed at an equal distance to (or further away from)
the front speakers from the listening position, then
change the delay time setting at “Speaker setting" on
page 23, to compensate.
lIf the type of the speakers connected does not satisfy
the channels recorded in a Linear PCM disc, the disc
will not be played in all the channels but only in 2
channels. (For example, even if the front speakers and
the center speaker are connected, a disc recorded in 5
channels will be played back only in 2 channels.)
lDVDS recorded in Linear PCM/96 kHz sampling in
which “Center Speaker” is contained will also be
played back only in 2ch.
lNo surround sound will be delivered during playback
of DVD Karaoke.
lWhen the microphone is connected or the Karaoke
functions such as Key control, Voice changer and
One touch Karaoke are activated for the DVDs which
are not designed for Karaoke, sound will be delivered
only through the front speakers (L/R). (See pages
11-12.)
When using speakers other than the front speaker
(L/R), disconnect the microphone and stop using the
Karaoke function. If still no sound will be delivered,
press OPEN/CLOSE twice.
Connecting to an AV amplifier with 5.1ch
input connector supporting Dolby Digital
(AC-3)

When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital are played, Dolby
Digital bitstream is output from the player’s OPTICAL
digital audio output connector or COAXIAL digital audio
output connector. When the player is connected to a Dolby
Digital decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in your
home. [An optical digital cable or coaxial audio cable (both
optional) is required when an optional Dolby Digital
decoder is used.]
(1) TV set (optional)
(2) DVDNIDEO CD/CD player
(3) Video/audio cord(supplied)
S-video cord (supplied)
(4) Decoder or Amplifier with Dolby Digital
(AC-3) processing (optional)
(5) Coaxial audio cable/Optical digital cable (optional)
(6) To coaxial digital audio input connector/To
optical digital audio input connector
Notes when connecting the optical digital cable (optional)
Remove the dust protection cap from the connector and
connect the cable firmly so that the configurations of both
the cable and the connector match ( [B] )
Keep the dust protection cap and always reattach the cap
when not using the connector to protect against dust.
Concerning the audio output from the unit’s optical/coaxial
digital audio output connector
Disc Sound record- Optical/coaxial digital audio
ing format output from connector
DVD Dolby Digital Dolby Digital bitstream (2-5.lch)
(AC-3) or PCM (2ch) (48 kHz/16 bit)*
Linear PCM
(48/96kHz
16/20/24 bit)
Linear PCM (2ch)
(48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)*
or no output*
VCD MPEG 1 PCM (44.1 kHz sampling)
CD Linear PCM Linear PCM (44.1 kHz
sampling)
The type of audio output from the connector can be selected
by the initial settings. (See page 22.)
Sound having 96 kHz sampling is converted into 48kHz
sampling when it is output from the unit’s optical/coaxial
digital audio output connector.
For your reference:
lDolby Digital (AC-3) is a digital sound compression technique
developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Supporting 5.1-channel surround sound, as well as stereo
(2-channel) sound, this technique enables a large quantity
of sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc
Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs.
While CDs are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, DVDs are
recorded in 48 kHz/16 bit up to 96 kHz/24 bit
lIf you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will
obtain the benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies
that provide full 5. l-channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as
well as from titles with the Dolby Surround mark.
Dust protection cap
Connecting to a decoder with Dolby Digital
(AC-3) processing [A]
Optional audio connection [A]
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Caution for the optical/coxial digital audio output connector:
Do not connect an amplifier (with an optical/coxial digital
input connector) which does not contail Dolby Digital (AC-3).
lOtherwise ant attempt to play DVDs may cause such a high level of
noise that it may be hamful to yourears and damage your spaekers.
Video CDs and CD's can be played as they would normally be
may be played.
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Choose the correct setup at the "Speaker setting" which matches your stereo system.
No surround sound is output during playback of DVD Karaoke.
No surround sound is output when a microphone is connected or the Karaoke
function are activated for the DVDs which are not designed for Karaoke.
Disconnect the microphone, return to the orginal one ( )and/or set the
Voice Change/One Touch Karaoke to OFF.
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing.
Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
No subtitles. lSubtitles appear only with discs which contain them.
lSubtitles are cleared from the TV monitor. Perform the steps on page 18 to
display the subtitles.
Alternative audio soundtrack (or lAn alternative language is not selected with discs which do not contain more than
subtitle) languages fail to be one language.
selected. In the case of some discs, the alternative language cannot be selected by operating
the AUDIO or SUBTITLE button. Try selecting it from the DVD menu if one is
available.
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Symptom [DVD] Remedy
Symptom (Common)
No Power Insert the power plug into the scoket
Power turns its self off. The power is automatically turned off after apporx. 30 minutes have elapsed in the
stop mode (auto power off). Turn the power back on.
Troubleshooting
Play fails to even when
PLAY is Pressed
Play commences but stops
immeditately
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This player cannot play discs other than DVDs, Video CDs and CDs.
The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning.
Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side up.
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No Sound.
Distorted sound.
Ensure that the equiment is connected poperly
Ensure that input setting for the TV is "Video".
Picture is distorted during rapid
advance or rapid reverse The picture will be somewhat distorted at times: thisis normal
No 4:3 (16:9) picture Choose the correct setup "TV Aspect" item which matches the TV set used.
No on-screen display. The "Off" setting is selected for "On-Sceern Messages": select "ON"
No surround sound
Ensure that the equiment is connected poperly
Ensure that input setting for the TV and stereo system are proper.
No Picture
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No operation can be performed
with the remote control.
No key operation (by the unit
and/or the remote control) is
effetive
TV set cannot be operated by the
remote control.
GUI Screen not displayed or only
partially displayed on the TV screen Select th apporpriate TV screen type by consulting the operation manual of the TV.
Not all TV models and brands can be operated with the universal remote control
supplied
Turn the unit off and then back on. Alternatively, turn offthe unit, disconect
the AC power cord and the re-connect it. (The player may not be operating
properly due to lightning, static electricty or some other external factor.
Check the batteries are installed with the correct polarities (+ and -).
The batteries are depleted; replace them with new ones.
Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor and operate.
Operate the remote control unit at a distance of not more than 7 meters from the
remote control sensor.
Remove any obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor.
Remedy

PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD
1 JOYNTON AVENUE
WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA
TEL:[phone]
FAX:[phone]
PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE
TELEPHONE
Australia: 1300 657 888