Palsonic TFTV100A User manual

KITCHEN DVD PLAYER
TFTV100A
USER'S MANUAL

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents -------------------------------------------------------------
Important Safety Instruction ------------------------------------------------
FCC Notice ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Characteristic Features ------------------------------------------------------
Disc Information ---------------------------------------------------------------
Front Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Rear Panel and Display Panel ---------------------------------------------
Remote Control ----------------------------------------------------------------
Preparation ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Using the Remote Control --------------------------------------------------
System Connections ---------------------------------------------------------
Connecting to an External A/V Signal Source -------------------------
Connecting to an TV Signal Input Source ------------------------------
Connecting an Antenna -----------------------------------------------------
Connecting the Power Adapter --------------------------------------------
Radio Function-----------------------------------------------------------------
TV Function --------------------------------------------------------------------
A/V Function -------------------------------------------------------------------
Play Operation -----------------------------------------------------------------
Playback Functions -----------------------------------------------------------
System Setup ------------------------------------------------------------------
DVD Setup ----------------------------------------------------------------------
LCD Setup ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Installing the Unit in the Kitchen --------------------------------------
Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------------
Specifications ----------------------------------------------------------------
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Important Safety Information
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OF MOISTURE.
CAUTION: Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam.
CAUTION
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The product contains a low-power laser device. In order to ensure the safety of
the laser device, do not remove any cover and attempt to repair the unit. If any
service is needed, please contact the distributor or its authorised service centre.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unplug the product from the wall outlet before servicing or when it is unused for a
long period of time.
The manufacturer should not hold responsibility for the damage caused by any
substitutions and modifications of the product without authorisation from the
manufacturer or authorised unit.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type.

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Important Safety Instructions
Note:
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Maintain well ventilated conditions around
the product. Do not put product on bed, sofa or anything that blocks ventilation.
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 amplifiers) that produce heat.
Read, heed and follow all instructions to ensure correct and safe installation and
inter-connection of the apparatus.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
The mains socket outlet shall be installed near the apparatus and the mains plug
shall remain readily operable.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as 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.
The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
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Note: Do not touch the colour TFT LCD screen by hand directly.

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Important Safety Information
Region code information: DVD players and discs are coded by region. If the region
number described on the DVD disc does not correspond to the region number of this
product, this product cannot play the disc. The region code of this unit is 4.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CAUTION: LASER RADITATION DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY
WITH OPTICAL INSTUMEMENTS CLASS 1M LASER
PRODUCT
2. DANGER: Visible laser radiation when open and interlock
failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the unit. Leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

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FCC Notice
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Characteristic Features
This product incorporates a DVD
player, LCD display, TV receiver and
radio function in one system. It is
designed for convenient use in the
kitchen. Please refer to page 30 for the
installation instructions.
Multiple Modes
DVD
TV
Radio
External Audio & Video Input
mode
Properties
Video Screen
Supports normal screen (4:3) and wide
screen (16:9) aspect ratios.
A/V Input
External Audio/Video input can be
connected to most external A/V sources.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen
Colour video screen designed with LCD
technology clearly shows video data.
Amplifier Function
Built-in 2 x 2.5W stereo amplifier with left
and right speakers.
Switching Power Adapter
Automatically adapts to the input voltage
required.
Special Functions
Supports Multi-language and Parental-
lock features.
Advanced Playing Functions
Compatibility
Plays: DVD, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R/RW
and Picture CD and JPEG discs etc.
On-Screen Display
Displays your choice of English,
French, Spanish, German or Italian.
Fast Search Function
Multi-speed, fast forward, fast reverse,
slow play and repeat playback.
Zoom Function
Allows the viewer to enlarge the picture.
Search By Time
Search for a certain position on a disc.
TV Functions
Clear TV signal reception.
Search for TV channels automatically.
Automatically memorise the
channels.
Radio Functions
Clear AM/FM signal reception.
Search for radio stations
automatically.
Store radio stations easily.
Search for radio stations in high or
low frequency range.

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Disc Information
Disc Formats Supported By This Player
DISC LOGO DIAMETER PLAYBACK TIME/
PLAYABLE SIDES
133 min (SS-SL)
242 min (SS-DL)
266 min (DS-SL)
12cm
484 min (DS-DL)
41 min (SS-SL)
75 min (SS-DL)
82 min (DS-SL)
DVD
8cm
150 min (DS-DL)
12cm 74 min
CD
8cm 20 min
JPEG 12cm
The disc maker specifies the operation of some DVD discs. Please refer to the
instruction manual with the disc.
Care of Discs
Do not touch the playing surface of the
disc.
Do not stick paper or labels on the disc.
Storage of Discs
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or
excessive temperatures.
Cleaning of Discs
If a disc has fingerprints or dust on it,
lightly wipe the disc with a soft cloth
from the centre of the disc outward.
Never use record cleaning sprays or
any other solvents to clean your discs.

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Front Panel
Front Panel Drawing
1. POWER Button
Press to enter or exit the STANDBY mode.
2. Disc Tray
Used to load disc.
3. PLAY/PAUSE Button
Press to start or pause playback under DVD mode.
4. STOP Button
Press to stop playback under DVD mode.
5. Button
Under DVD mode, press once to go to beginning of the current track/chapter. Press
twice to go to the previous track/chapter during DVD disc playback.
6. Button
Press to go to the next track under DVD mode.
7. SOURCE button
Press to switch the mode (DVD, TV, A/V, FM, AM).
8. EJECT button
Press to open or close the disc tray.

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Front Panel
9. Remote Sensor
Receives the remote control signal for operation.
10. Display panel
Displays the time, status, radio frequency and radio station number.
When adjusting volume, the VOL and volume level will be displayed on the display
panel for several seconds.
11. SEEK+/ SEEK- Button
Under radio mode, press once to fine tune the frequency backward or forward. Press for
about 1.5 seconds to search for radio stations forward or backward automatically.
Under DVD mode, press the button to activate fast forward or backward playback.
12. MUTE Button
Press to turn the speaker output on or off. The corresponding information will be
displayed on the display
panel.
13. TIME Button
Press it once to display the time on the display panel. In standby stays, the time is
still displayed on the panel.
Press it again to set the time on the display panel. Use the buttons to select the
editing position of hour or minute, and then use the buttons to adjust the value of
the hour or minute upward and downward.
14. SET Button
Press to exit from the timer setup. Press to save the station in the AM/FM mode.
15. CH+/ CH- Button
Press to select items in the setup menu.
Press to select channels or radio stations in the TV or the radio mode.
Press to adjust the value when setting the time on the display panel.
16. VOL-/ VOL+ Button
Press to select items in the setup menu.
Press to adjust the volume. Or press to adjust the value in the picture setup menu.
17. TV/LCD SETUP Button
Press to enter the LCD setup menu.
18. OK Button
Press to confirm selections in the setup menu.
19. LCD Screen
Displays high-resolution pictures

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Front Panel
1. FM radio status indicator
2. AM radio status indicator
AM time indicator
3. PM time indicator
4. Hour or character indicators
5. Minute or character indicators
6. Character indicators
7. FM frequency unit of MHz indicator
8. AM frequency unit of KHz indicator
Rear Panel Drawing
1. ANT INPUT jack
Connected to external antenna to
receive the TV program in the TV mode.
2. FM 75 coaxial antenna jack
3. AM antenna jack
4. Left/Right AUDIO input jack
Connection for audio input.
5. VIDEO input jack
Connection for video input.
6. Direct current 12V input jack
Display Panel Drawing

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Remote Control
Preparation
Refer to the drawing and remove the
battery receptacle.
Insert the battery into the receptacle.
Make sure the polarity matches the
marks inside the component.
Insert the receptacle into the remote
control.
Using the Remote Control
Point the remote control towards the
main unit when operating. The remote
control works best at a distance less
than 7m and at an angle of 600to
the front of the unit. No obstacles may
stand in the way between the remote
control and the infrared sensor.
The battery normally last for about six
months. This depends on how often
and for what operations the remote
control is used.
If the remote control unit fails to work
even when it is operated near the
player, replace the battery.
If the remote control will not be used
for a long period of time, please remove
the battery from the compartment, to
prevent damage by leakage.

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Remote Control
Remote Control Drawing

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Remote Control
1. POWER Button
Press to access or exit the
STANDBY mode.
2. SUBTITLE Button
Press to select a subtitle language or to
turn subtitles off when a DVD with
multi-subtitles is playing.
3. DVD Button
Press to enter the DVD mode.
4. TV Button
Press to enter the TV mode.
5. AV Button
Press to shift to external A/V input mode.
6. AM/FM Button
Press to shift to the FM/AM signal
mode.
7. TV/LCD SETUP Button
Press to enter the LCD SETUP menu.
8. OK Button
Press to confirm selections.
9. , , , Direction Buttons
Press to select menu items or settings.
Press buttons to adjust the values in
the picture setup menu.
Press buttons to select channels
or radio stations forward and backward
in TV or the radio mode. Or press to adjust
the value of time when setting time on
the display panel.
10. SET Button
Press to enter and exit from timer
setup menu. Or Press to memorise the
station under AM/FM status
11. /SEEK- Button
In the radio mode, press once to fine
tune frequency backward. Press for
about 1.5 seconds to search radio
stations backwards automatically.
Under DVD mode, press to activate fast
backward playback.
12. /SEEK+ Button
In the radio mode, press once to fine
tune frequency forward. Press for about
1.5 seconds to search radio stations
backwards automatically.
Under DVD mode, press to activate fast
forward playback.
13. (PLAY) Button
Press to start playback under DVD
mode.
14. (STOP) Button
Press to stop playback in the DVD
mode.
15. TITLE Button
Press to display titles if present on the
disc under DVD mode.
16. MENU Button
Press to access the disc menu under
DVD mode.
17. REPEAT Button
Press to repeat a title, chapter, or the
entire disc under DVD mode.
18. A-B Repeat Button
Used to play a section of the DVD
from point "A" to point "B". Press once
to select the starting point (A) press
again to select the end point (B). Press
a third time to stop the A-B repeat.

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Remote Control
19. EJECT Button
Press to open or close the disc tray.
20. AUDIO Button
Press to access various audio
languages, when the DVD disc contains
multiple audio languages.
21. 0-9 Number Buttons
Select numbers by pressing these
buttons.
22. GOTO Button
Press to select the desired disc starting
Time, Track or Title to go to.
23. +10 Button
Select track numbers greater than 9 with
other number in the DVD mode.
24. 16:9/4:3 Button
Press to shift the aspect radio between
16:9 and 4:3.
25. DVD SETUP Button
Press to access the DVD setup menu
under DVD mode.
26. INFO Button
Press to display detailed playback
information under DVD mode.
Press repeatedly to display additional
information or to turn the information
display OFF.
27. LCD ON/OFF Button
Press to turn the LCD screen display on
or off under TV, A/V and DVD modes.
28. TIME Button
Press it once to display the time on the
display panel in standby status, the
time is still displayed on the display
panel
Press it twice to set the time on the
display panel. Use the buttons to
select the editing position of hour or
minute, use the buttons to adjust
the value of the hour or minute upward
and downward.
29. Button
Press to go to the next track in the DVD
mode.
30. Button
Under DVD mode, press once to go to the
beginning of the current track or chapter.
Press twice repeatedly to go to
beginning of the previous track or
chapter.
31. MUTE Button
Press to turn on/off the speaker output.
The corresponding information will be
displayed on the display panel.
32. PAUSE Button
Press to pause playback in DVD mode.
33. ZOOM Button
Press to enter and cycle through zoom
functions, use the direction buttons to
pan around the screen.
34. VOL+/- Buttons
Press to increase or decrease the
speaker volume level.
35. SLOW Button
Press to activate slow forward playback

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System Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Each time you restart the unit, it remembers the last function used.
Please make all the connections before installing the unit in the kitchen.
Connecting to an External A/V Signal Source
Connections should be made as follows:
Connect the L/R audio cables according to the marks on the rear panel of the unit:
Connecting to a TV Signal Input Source

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System Connections
Connecting an Antenna
Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas to listen to the radio.
In order to improve the signal, move the AM loop antenna away from the system and
other equipment.
Extend FM antenna fully.
Keep the FM antenna as horizontal as possible after connection.
When connecting the supplied AM loop antenna, connect the two black cord ends to
the AM and ground jacks as shown below.
If the FM reception is poor, use a 75 coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect
system to an outdoor FM antenna as above.
If you connect the system with an outdoor FM antenna, you should earth the system
in order to avoid a lightning strike.
Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe to prevent a gas explosion.
OUTDOOR
FM ANTENNA
(not suppled)
EARTH WIRE
(not supplied)
FM(75 )

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System Connections
Connecting the Power Adapter
This unit is powered via the switching power adapter (supplied). See the below figure
for details:
1. Connect the AC adapter to the jack marked with "DC 12V IN" on the rear panel of the
unit.
2. Plug the three-prong end of the power cord to the grounded electrical socket.
3. When not using the unit, turn off the power of the unit first, and then unplug the power
supply to prevent malfunctions.

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Radio Function
Radio Function Operation
Press the AM/FM button on the remote control or SOURCE button on the front panel
to enter the AM/FM radio mode. Press and hold the SEEK+/SEEK- button for about 1.5
seconds to start searching forward/backward from the current frequency. Press the
SEEK+/SEEK- button again to stop searching. The radio frequency will be displayed on
the display panel. The frequency range of FM is from 87.5MHz to 108MHz; frequency
range of AM is from 531kHz to 1602kHz.
Fine Tuning
Press the SEEK+/SEEK- button to fine tune the frequency forward/backward under
radio mode.
Semi-memorising radio stations
If you like a radio station and want to store it for later listening, press the SET button
to memorise it. "SAVE X X" will be displayed on the display panel, "X X" represents
the default station number.
There are two methods to organise the saved stations:
Use the / (CH+/CH-) buttons to adjust the channel number for your
preference, and then press the SET button again the station will be memorised
with the code station number.
Press the SET button again, the station will be automatically memorised with the
default station number in sequence.
You can store radio stations from 0 to 19, total 20FM or 20AM radio stations. If no
buttons are pressed within 3 seconds of pressing the SET button the first time, the
frequency will appear on the display panel again, and the station will not be stored.
Accessing memorised radio stations
First use the number buttons on the remote control for input, then press the OK
button for confirmation to go to the selected radio station directly. Or without
pressing any button and wait a moment, it also goes to the selected radio station
Press the / (CH+/CH-) buttons to select the radio stations forward and
backward.
When selecting the stations, the "CH XX" will appear on the display panel, where the
"XX" is the channel number of the stored radio station. After a few seconds, the "CH XX"
disappears and the radio frequency will be displayed once again.

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TV Function
EXIT TV SETUP
Basic Operation
Connect the antenna to the antenna jack on the rear panel. After connecting the
antenna, connect the power supply cord. If the player is in standby mode, press the
POWER button to turn on the power.
Press the TV button on the remote control or the SOURCE button on the front panel
to shift to TV mode.
Press the / (CH+/CH-) buttons to select the desired channel. Or first press the
number buttons on the remote control for input, the press the OK button for
confirmation to go to the selected channel directly, or without pressing any buttons and
wait a moment, it also goes to the selected channel.
Some preferences can be preset:
Picture Parameter Setup
Press the TV/LCD SETUP button once to enter the PICTURE setup menu, and screen
displays as shown below:
Use the / (CH+/CH-) buttons to select the item you want to set (Brightness,
Contrast, Colour).
Use the / (VOL+/VOL-) buttons to adjust the items between 0 and 20.
Use the / (CH+/CH-) buttons to select the Language, press the / (VOL+/VOL-)
buttons to select the language you prefer.
To restore a settings to the original value, use the / (CH+/CH-) buttons to select
Reset, then press the OK or to confirm the change.
First use the / (CH+/CH-) buttons to highlight the PICTURE, and press the
button to exit the PICTURE setup menu. Press the button to enter the TV Setup
menu.
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
COLOR
LANGUAGE
RESET
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10
ENGLISH