RCA DRC288SU User manual

1. OPEN/CLOSE Button
Press to open or close the disc tray.
2. STANDBY/ON Button
Press to turn on the unit or put it in standby
mode
3. AUDIO Button
Press to select one of the audio sound
tracks programmed on a DVD or to select
the audio output mode on an audio CD.
4. ANGLE Button
Press to switch the camera angle of the
video presentation when scenes with
multiple camera angles are recorded on a
DVD.
5. MEMORY Button
Press to create programs.
6. DISPLAY Button
Press to change disc status information
displayed on the TV screen.
7. SETUP Button
Press to open or close the SETUP menu
screen
8. CURSOR ( , , , ) Button
Press to highlight selections on a menu
screen and adjust certain settings.
OK Button
 Press to conrm selections on a menu
screen.
9. CLEAR Button
Clear input selections and cancel certain
playback functions.
10. PLAY Button
Press to start playback.
11. STOP Button
Press to stop playback.
12. SEARCH Button
Fast reverse playback.
13. REV Button
Press to move backwards through titles,
chapters or tracks on a disc.
14. Number (0-9) Buttons
15. A-B REPEAT Button
Press to perform point-to-point repeat
playback on a DVD or CD.
16. SOURCE Button
Selects input sources.
17. SUBTITLE Button
Press to select one of the subtitle languages
programmed on a DVD.
18. ZOOM Button
Zoom in an image.
19. RETURN Button
Press to return to normal operation after
using SETUP or go to DISC MENU if
available.
20. TITLE Button
Press to open the title menu screen.
21. MENU Button
Press to open or close the DVD’s menu.
22. HDMI Button (for HDMI connection only)
Press once to view current HDMI output
resolution. Press repeatedly to change
resolution (Auto, 480P, 720P, 1080i, or
1080P).
23. PAUSE Button
Press to pause playback, frame advance.
24. SEARCH Button
Fast forward playback.
25. NEXT Button
Press to move forward through titles,
chapters or tracks on a disc.
26. SLOW Button
Press to perform slow forward playback of
DVDs.
27. GOTO Button
 Pressto skipdirectlyto aspecic location
on a DVD.
28. DISC REPEAT Button
Press to repeat chapter or title of a DVD.
Press to repeat single track or whole CD.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
9. 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. When the provided
plugdoesnott intoyourACpoweroutlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the AC 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specied
by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specied 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.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as the AC power cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
DISC FORMATS
Region Management Information
This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is
encoded on DVDs. If the region number printed on the DVD does not correspond to the region number
of this unit, it cannot play that disc.
The region number of this unit is 1.
Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available
When the appears on the screen, it indicates that the function or operation attempted is not
availableat thattime.This occursbecausethe DVDmanufacturerdeterminesthespecicfunctions
of DVDs. Certain functions may not be available on some DVDs. Be sure to read the documentation
provided with the DVD.
The unit can playback:
Language selections for audio
Language selections for subtitles
Screen aspect ratio
Multiple camera angles
Region code indicator
SOUND SYSTEM
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Soundtracks encoded in Dolby Digital
can reproduce from one to 5.1 discrete channels of excellent quality audio.
The unit automatically recognizes the Dolby Digital bitstream and provides a downmix suitable for
two-channel listening. An additional Dolby Digital decoder is required for reproduction of the discrete
multi-channel soundtracks available on many DVDs.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
ACCESSORIES
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE
Remote Control
Using the Remote Control
• Point the remote control at the REMOTE
SENSOR located on the unit.
• Whenusing thisunitin verybrightlight,the
infrared REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR may
not work properly.
• The recommended effective distance
for remote operation is about 16 feet (5
meters).
Battery Replacement
When the batteries become weak, the operating
distance of the remote control will be greatly
reduced and you will need to replace the
batteries.
Note:
• Ifthe remotecontrol isnot goingto beused
for a long time, remove the batteries to
avoid damage caused by battery leakage
corrosion.
• When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and local
rules or laws governing the disposal of these
batteries must be strictly followed.
• Donotmixoldandnewbatteries.Donotmix
ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZINC), or
rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc) batteries.
WARNING:
• Donotdisposeofthebatteryinreoritmay
explode or leak.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive
heatsuchassunshine,reorthelike.
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
REMOTE CONTROL
DVDs
[8cm/12cm disc]
Audio CDs
[8cm/12cm disc]
Compatible
Unit
Front Panel
Rear Panel
1. DISC TRAY
Opens or closes the tray by pressing the
OPEN/CLOSE button.
2. REMOTE SENSOR
Receives the remote control unit signals.
3. DISPLAY WINDOW
Display units information.
4. Power Indicator
Indicator Off: The unit is turned on.
Indicator On: The unit is in standby mode.
5. ON/STANDBY Button
Turns the unit on or puts it in standby
mode.
6. OPEN/CLOSE Button
Opens or closes the tray.
7. PLAY Button
Starts or resumes playback of a disc.
8. SOURCE Button
Selects input sources.
9. SD card slot
10. USB port
11. OPTICAL OUT jack
12. HDMI OUT jack
13. VIDEO OUT jack
14. DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT jack
15. LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO OUT jacks
SYMPTOM CAUSE (AND REMEDY)
• EnsuretheACpowercordisconnected.
• Theunitisnotturnedon.
• Removeanyobstaclesbetweentheremoteandtheunit
• Usetheremoteneartheunit.
• Pointtheremoteattheremotesensorontheunit.
• Replacethebatteriesintheremotewithnewone.
• MakesurethatyouselectONmode.
• The system is in pause mode. Press the PLAY button to return to
normal play mode.
• Theunitisinfast-forwardorfast-reversemode.Pressthe PLAY button
to return to normal play mode.
• MakesuretheAUDIOoutputiscorrect.
• Makesuretheaudiocableisconnectedsecurely.
• Theregionnumber ofthe disc doesn’tmatch theregionnumber ofthis
unit.
• TheTVisnotsettoreceiveDVDsignaloutput.
• Thevideo/HDMIcableisnotconnectedsecurely.
• TheTVisnotturnedon.
• Cleanthedisc.
• CheckconnectionbetweenHDMITVandtheunit.
• ReplacetheHDMI cablewith abetterone. BadHDMI cablecan cause
data lost.
• Press HDMI key on remote handset several times to toggle among
different HD OUTPUT.
• Checktheconnections.
• Theplugs andjacksare dirty.Wipe themwitha clothslightlymoistened
with alcohol.
• Cleanthedisc.
• Thereisnodiscinside.(“NoDisc”appearsonthescreen).
• Insertthedisccorrectlywiththeplaybacksidefacingdown.
• Cleanthedisc.
• Theunitanddiscregionnumberareincompatible.
• Condensationmayhaveformedinsidetheunitduetoasuddenchangein
temperature. Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again.
• Ensurethatthe video lehas been convertedto DivX formatusing the
DivX Plus Player on your PC or MAC.
• Notallvideo lesare encodedto allowfor playbackonDivX Certied®
products.
• Somevideolesmayhavebeenencodedwitherrors.
• Resettheunit,presstheSTANDBY/ONbuttontoturnofftheunit,waitfor
a few seconds, then restart the unit.
No power.
The remote control
does not function.
No sound or only a
very low-level sound
is heard.
No picture or
abnormal color.
No output on your
HDMI TV.
Severe hum or noise
is heard.
The disc does not
play.
Videolewon’t play
on device
The DVD door
cannot open.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The lightning ash with an arrowhead
symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’senclosurethatmaybeofsufcient
magnitude to cause an electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in this
user manual.
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
On Placement
• Do not use the unit in places that are
extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid.
• The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items
such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains,
etc.
On Safety
• When connecting or disconnecting the AC
power cord, grip the plug and not the cord
itself. Pulling the cord may damage it and
create a hazard.
• Whenyouarenotgoingto usetheunit fora
long period of time, disconnect the AC power
cord.
• No naked ame sources such as lighted
candles should be placed on the AC power
cord and the unit.
• Leave a minimum of 10cm around the
apparatus for ventilation.
• Attentionshouldbedrawntotheenvironmental
aspects of battery disposal.
• Useofapparatusinmoderateclimates.
On Condensation
• Whenleftinaheatedroom whereitis warm
and damp, water droplets or condensation
may form inside the unit. When there is
condensation inside the unit, the unit may
not function normally. Let the unit stand for
1 to 2 hours before turning the power on, or
gradually heat the room and let the unit dry
before use.
Rating Plate Location
• Theratingplateislocatedonthebackofunit.
FCC Statements
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.
Warning: Changesormodicationstothisunit
not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This unit has earned the ENERGY
STAR.
• Shouldanytroubleoccur,disconnectthe ACpowercordand referservicingtoa
qualiedtechnician.
• Mainplug isused asthedisconnect device,it shallremainreadilyoperableand
should not be obstructed during intended use. To be completely disconnected the
apparatus from supply mains, the main plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected
from the mains socket outlet completely.
WARNING
Notes on Copyright
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show,
broadcast on cable, play in public, or rent
copyrighted material without permission.
This item incorporates copy protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation.
Reverse engineering and disassembly are
prohibited.
This product
contains a low power
laser device.
User manual
DRC288SU
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
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Remote Control .......................................................................................................... x 1
2xAAA batteries ..........................................................................................................x 1
AV cable .....................................................................................................................x 1
Notes on Unauthorized Discs
You may not be able to play some DVDs on
this unit, particularly if they were purchased
from outside your geographic area or made
for business purposes.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Disc
A defective or soiled disc inserted into the unit can cause sound to drop out
during playback. Handle the disc by holding its inner and outer edges.
• DoNOTtouchthesurfaceoftheunlabeledsideofthedisc.
• DoNOTstickpaperortapeonthesurface.
• DoNOTexposethedisctodirectsunlightorexcessiveheat.
• Cleanthediscbeforeplayback.Wipethediscfromthecenteroutwardwithacleaningcloth.
• NEVERusesolventssuchasbenzineoralcoholtocleanthedisc.
• Do NOT use irregular shaped discs (example: heart shaped, octagonal, etc.). They may cause
malfunctions.
Cleaning the Unit
• BesuretoturntheunitoffanddisconnecttheACpowercordbeforemaintainingtheunit.
• Wipetheunitwithadrysoftcloth. Ifthesurfacesareextremelydirty,wipecleanwith acloththat
has been dipped in a weak soap-and-water solution and wrung out thoroughly, then wipe with a dry
cloth.
• Neverusealcohol,benzine,thinner,cleaninguidorotherchemicals.DoNOTusecompressedair
to remove dust.
Important Note
Before transporting the unit, remove the disc from the disc compartment.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
WARNING: THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE
EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON APPARATUS.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:USEOF CONTROLSOR ADJUSTMENTS
OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY
IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY
WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
DO NOT PLACE ANY HEATING OR COOKING
APPARATUS BENEATH THIS UNIT.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF
POWER OUTLET, THEN FULLY INSERT.
The symbol for Class
II (Double Insulation)
Caution Marking and rating plate was located at
rear enclosure of the apparatus.
Portable Cart Warning
2. Insert two AAA size batteries.
1. Open the battery door.
To Change Remote Batteries
SETUP AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV
The unit can be connected to your TV in several different
ways, depending on the design of your TV.
Note: Use only one of the below listed connection
method for connecting to your TV.
A. RCA AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS
Use the Audio/Video cable (included).
Connect the VIDEO OUT and left/right
AUDIO OUT jacks on the unit to the VIDEO
IN and left/right AUDIO IN jacks on your TV.
Itisimportanttoreadthisinstructionpriortousingyournewproductforthersttime.
- 1- - 2- - 3- - 4- - 5-
B. CONNECTING TO A DISPLAY (Using a
HDMI cable)
For TVs that support it, HDMI can provide the
best quality audio and video output (depending
on media source), and so is the preferred
connection type. The HDMI cable incorporates
both audio and video signals, so you will have
just one cable running from the unit to your TV.
Using the HDMI cable (not included), connect
the HDMI OUT jack on your unit to the HDMI IN
jack on your TV or HDMI-compatible display.
• Setan outputsignalfrom theHDMIterminal
of the DVD player in accordance with your
TV’s input signal
• When using HDMI cable, set the “Digital
Out”menuunder “Audio”menu tobe“PCM
(STEREO)”
• PresstheHDMIbuttonontheremotecontrol
to change output signals as below:
480p (progressive)
720p (progressive)
1080I (interlace)
1080p (progressive)
Note:
• Refer to your owner’s manual to the
connected TV as well.
• When you connect the DVD player to your
TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug
both units from the wall outlet before making
any connections.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI licensing LLC.
CONNECTING TO OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (AMPLIFIER)
A. ANALOGUE CONNECTION
Using an audio/video cable, connect the left/right
AUDIO OUT jack on your unit to the AUDIO IN
jack on your other source.
B. DIGITAL CONNECTION
Using a coaxial digital audio cable (not included),
connect the DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT jack on
your unit to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on your
other source.
TV
red
white
yellow
AV cable
DRC279RE
DRC279RE
Amplifier of
stereo system, etc.
AUDIO IN
ANALOGUE CONNECTION
red
white
Audio cable
(red and white)
DRC279RE
Audio equipment with
digital audio input jack
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL CONNECTION
Coaxial Digital
Audio cable
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Icons Used on DVDs
Sample lcons
Note: When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or
CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played,
but the graphic images will not be shown. Note:
• Whenyouconnecttheunittootherequipment,besuretoturnoffthepowerandunplug allofthe
equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections.
• Iftheexternalequipmentistelevisionandthisaudiosystemisclosetoit,youmayexperiencethe
interference if the tuner function is selected while the television is working.
• Refertotheinstructionmanualoftheconnectedequipmentaswell.
USING USB PORT
YoucanconnectaUSBashdriveS(notincluded)totheUSBportontheunittoplayDivX®movies
aswellaspictureles.
• PlugtheUSBashdriveintotheUSBportontheunit.
• PressSOURCEbuttontoselectUSBmode.
Foroperation ofleplaybackonthe USBash drive,please referto thesection “PLAYINGDivX®
VIDEOORPICTUREFILES”.
Note:
• ItisrecommendedUSBashdriveispluggedwhentheunitisinSTANDBYmode.
• ItdoesnotsupportUSBharddiskmassstoragedevice,multi-cardreaderandotherUSBcomputer
peripheral.
• ItonlysupportsUSBashdrive(FAT32/16max.capacity32Gbytes,videobitrateis7Mbps).
• Makesureyour USBashdriveor SDcardisFAT16/FAT32 lesystem.Allotherlesystemwill
not be supported.
USING SD CARD SLOT
You can connect a Secure Digital (SD) card (not included) to the memory card slot on the unit to play
DivXmoviesaswellaspictureles.
• PlugtheSDcardfullyintothememorycardslotontheunituntilitclicks.
• PressSOURCEbuttontochangetomemorycardmode.ItreadstheinformationoftheSDcardand
playingthepictureand/orsoundles.
ForoperationofplayinglesontheSDcard,pleaserefertothesection“PLAYINGDivX®VIDEO OR
PICTUREFILES”.
Note:
• ItisrecommendedtheSDcardispluggedwhentheunitisinSTANDBYmode.
• If the SD card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go fully into the slot. Do not apply force when
inserting the SD card.
• ToremovetheSDcard,pushtheCDcardintotheslotandthenslowlyremoveyournger,thelock
is released and the SD card is pushed out.
Title, Chapter and Tracks
• DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”.
If the disc has more than one movie on it, each
movie would be a separate “title”. “Chapters” are
sections of titles.
• AudioCDsaredividedinto “tracks”. A “track” is
usually one song on an Audio CD.
Note:
Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded on
them, but some do not.
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LANGUAGE SETUP
1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode.
2. Press button to select Player Menu, Subtitle, Audio
and Disc Menu.
3. Press button, then use / button to select your
preferred language.
4. PresstheOKbuttontoconrm.
5. Press the SETUP button to exit the menu.
Note:
• Some DVDs may be set to display subtitles in a
different language other than the ones you selected.
A prior subtitle language may be programmed on the
disc.
• SomeDVDsallowyoutochangesubtitleselectionsusingthediscmenuonly.Ifthisisthecase,
press the MENU button and choose the appropriate subtitle language from the selection on the disc
menu.
• SomeDVDsmaynotbeplayedinthelanguageyouselected.Apriorlanguagemaybeprogrammed
on the disc.
• SomeDVDsmaynotincludeyourpre-selectedlanguage.Inthiscase,theDVDplayerautomatically
displays disc menus consistent with the disc’s initial language setting.
VIDEO SETUP
1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode.
2. Press button to select Video.
3. Press / button the setting item: Aspect Ratio,
HDMI Res. or JPEG Interval.
4. Press button, then use / button to select the
setting choice on the right.
5. PresstheOKbuttontoconrm.
6. Press the SETUP button to exit the menu.
Aspect Ratio
Depending on the format of the DVD disc, you can choose the picture format
(aspect ratio) best suited the format of your TV screen.
4:3 LB
• Whenwide-screenvideoisplayedinthismodeonaconventionalscreen,
black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
4:3 PS
• Whenwide-screenvideoisplayed,thismodeclipstherightandleftsides
of the image so that it can be viewed on a conventional screen.
• Somewide-screenDVDsthatdonotpermitPanScanmodeplaybackare
automatically played in letterbox mode (black bands that appear at the
top and bottom of the screen).
16:9
• This is the correct mode for playing wide-screen videos on the unit or
other external wide-screens.
Note:
• ThedisplayablepicturesizeispresetontheDVD.Therefore,theplayback
picture of some DVDs may not conform to the picture size you select.
• WhenyouplayDVDs recordedinthe4:3picturesizeonly,theplayback
picture always appears in the 4:3 picture size regardless of the Aspect
Ratio setting.
• Select16:9toconformtotheLCDscreenontheunit.Alwaysbesurethat
your Aspect Ratio conforms to the actual TV in use if you connect the unit to a TV.
HDMI Res. (Resolution)
You can set the HDMI Res. (Resolution) to be Auto, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p, according to the
connected TV.
Note:
• SelecttheHDMIresolutionaccordingtotheperformanceoftheconnectedTV.
• IftheVideooutisnotsettoHDMI,youcannotselecttheHDMIRes.
JPEG Interval
To set the JPEG Interval for slide show playback. Select Off to disable the slide show feature.
Off: Playsbackoneleatatime.
5 seconds Plays back images in the form of a slide show at 5 seconds interval.
10 seconds Plays back images in the form of a slide show at 10 seconds interval.
15 seconds Plays back images in the form of a slide show at 15 seconds interval.
Playing Titles/Chapters in a Favorite Order
You can combine your favorite titles/chapters and play them
in the order you determine.
1. Press the MEMORY button and a program screen
appears.
2. Select the items in the order you want by pressing the
number buttons. Each time you press the Cursor buttons
( , , , ), the space is highlighted. Highlight where
you want to enter, then press the corresponding number
buttons.
3. Press the Cursor buttons ( , , , ) to move the
highlighted bar to , then press the PLAY or OK
button. The DVD player starts memory playback.
4. To resume normal playback from memory playback
a) Press the MEMORY button in stop mode.
b) Press the Cursor buttons ( , , , ) to move the
highlighted bar to “Clear”, then press the OK button. All
the input programs will be cleared.
c) Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.
Note:
• Ifthetitleorchapternumbersyouenteredisnotpermitted
by the DVD, after you press the OK button, it will restore to [- -]. You should re-enter correct
numbers.
• Somediscsmaynotpermitmemoryplaybackoperation.
• If you select repeat during memory playback, the DVD player repeats the current memory
playback.
• If you press the MEMORY button while the display appears on the TV screen, the display
disappears.
• The programmed selections will be cleared when you open the disc tray or turn off the DVD
player.
AUDIO SETUP
1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode.
2. Press button to select Audio.
3. Press / button the setting item: Digital Out or
Night Mode
4. Press button, then use / button to select the
setting choice on the right.
5. Press the OK button.
6. Press the SETUP button to exit the menu.
Digital Out
Selects the output sound format corresponding to your system connection.
PCM(STEREO):
SelectwhenconnectedtoaMulti-channeldigitalstereoamplier.
RAW (DVD FORMAT):
Disc audio raw data will be output.
Note:
If you connected to a TV using HDMI, and are using the TV’s speakers for audio playback, make sure
toselect“PCM(STEREO)”.
Night Mode
Nightmodeis equivalenttoDynamic RangeCompression.If turnedon,“Night Mode”willlimit the
volume on loud passages of movies (such as action sequences) while still allowing you to hear quiet
passages (such as dialog).
Note: Night mode is Dynamic Range Control (DRC) option for analog audio output.
SYSTEM SETUP
1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode.
2. Press button to select System.
3. Press / button the setting item: Default, View
DivX(R) VOD or Screen Saver.
4. Press button, then use / button to select the
setting choice on the right.
5. Press the OK button.
6. Press the SETUP button to exit the menu.
Default
Resets all settings to their initial factory state.
Note: It will take 3-5 seconds to reset the DVD player to the factory default.
View DivX(R) VOD
DivX®Registration
DivX®registration code allows you to rent and purchase movies using the DivX®VOD service from
the internet. This menu setting will display the registration code of your unit as follows:
Go to the website http://vod.divx.com to activate your DivX registration code.
This website will also give you information on how to purchase and download movies, and how to
enable video content to be played on your product. You will have the options of transferring content
toaUSBashdrive,SDcardordisc(CD-R/RW,DVD+R/-RorDVD+RW/-RW)forplaybackonyour
product.
Note:
• This registration code is for DivX®Video-On-Demand only. Do not apply this code for other
applications or websites.
• Ifyouhavealreadyregisteredthisproduct,selectingtheViewDivX(R)VODsettingwillallowyouto
deregister (deactivate) the product for DivX playback - we recommend you DO NOT deregister
the product.
Screen Saver
To turn on or off the screen saver (screen protection to prevent image burn).
Note: When you leave the unit in DVD stop mode for approxiamtely 5 minutes, the screen saver of
the unit automatically appears if you set the Screen Saver to On mode. To turn off the screen saver,
press the PLAY button.
Locating a specic chapter / track / title / time
Ifyouknowthechapter/track/title/timenumberyouwanttoplay,youcanlocateaspecicchapter
/ track / title / time by directly selecting a chapter / track / title / time number.
1. Press the GOTO button to search your desired chapter / track / title / time.
2. Press or button to highlight a chapter / track / title / time and press the corresponding number
button(s) for the chapter / track / title / time you want.
3. Press the OKbuttontoconrm.Theunitwillstartplaybackabout3secondslater.
Note:
• Somediscsmaynotrespondtothisprocess.
• Somescenesmaynotbelocatedaspreciselyasyouspecied.
• Thismethodfor accessingspecic locationsis availableonlywithin thecurrent titleof theDVD
disc.
Youcanplayaspecictitleorchapterrepeatedly.(Titlerepeat,chapterrepeat,A-Brepeat)
Repeating a chapter
You can play the same chapter repeatedly.
1. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button until the indicator
displays on the screen. The current chapter is played repeatedly.
Repeating a title
You can play the same title repeatedly.
2. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button until the indicator displays
on the screen. The current title is played repeatedly.
To resume normal playback
3. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button until the indicator displays
on the screen.
You can play a single track and whole disc repeatedly.
Repeating a single track
You can play the same track repeatedly.
1. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button until the indicator displays
on the screen. The current track is played repeatedly.
Repeating a whole disc
2. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT DISC button until the indicator displays
on the screen. The whole disc is played repeatedly.
To resume normal playback
3. Press the REPEAT DISC button until the indicator displays on the screen.
Youcanplayaspecicsectionrepeatedly.
Repeating a specic section
1. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B button at the beginning of the section ( is
displayed) you want to play repeatedly.
2. Press the REPEAT A-B button again at the end of the section ( is displayed).
3. The unit will immediately begin replaying your selection.
To resume normal playback
4. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B button until the indicator displays on
the screen.
Note:
• SomediscsmaynotpermitA-Brepeatoperation.
• A-Brepeatcanonlybeusedwithinthesametitle.Ifthestartandendofthesectiontoberepeated
are in different titles, A-B repeat is cancelled.
• Youcanspecifyasegmentonlywithinthecurrenttitleortrack.
• TheA-Brepeatfunctiondoesnotoperateinsceneswheredifferentcameraanglesarerecorded.
PLAYING A DISC
This user manual explains the basic instructions
for operating this unit. Some DVDs are
produced in a manner that allows specic or
limited operation during playback. Therefore,
this unit may not respond to all operating
commands. THIS IS NOT A DEFECT. Please
refer to the instructions accompanying the
specicDVDin questionfor moreinformation
about the options available on that DVD.
may appear on the screen during operation.
It means that the desired operation is not
permitted by the unit or disc.
PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY
CUSTOMIZING THE FUNCTION SETTINGS
REPEAT PLAYBACK
This unit can play DivX® and picture les stored on USB ash drives, SD cards, CD-R/CD-RW,
DVD+R/-RorDVD+RW/-RWdiscs.
To play video les on this product you must rst convert them to DivX format using
the DivX Plus Player on your PC or MAC. This application can be downloaded at
www.divx.com. Please do so, and then install on your PC or MAC.
Playing DivX®Video/ Picture Files
Ifplaying DivXvideoorpictureles froma USBdriveorSD
card, see note below.
1. Press SOURCE key to select DISC mode after turning on
the unit.
2. Open the disc door.
3. Place a DivX®/picturelediscontothetraywithlabelside
up.
4. Close the disc door.
5. A selection menu will appear on the screen.
6. Press or button to select the picture or video icon, and then press OK.
If picture mode is selected, use below to nevigate the menu:
/ :selectsale
/ : page up or down
RETURN : returns to previous menu
ENTER:playsyourselectedle
Note:
• ForplayinglesonUSBashdriveorSDcard,youshould
plugintheUSBashdriveorSDcard whentheunit isin
STANDBY mode. Press SOURCE button, select USB or
Card mode, then follow step 6 above.
• Youcanpressthe PAUSE button to interrupt playback,
and press the PLAY button to resume playback.
• Youalsocan usethe GOTObutton orusethe numberedbuttons toenter aphotonumber and
quickly select any image.
• Duringpictureplayback,youcanpressANGLEbuttonrepeatedlytorotatethepicture.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX,Inc. This is an ofcial DivX
CertieddevicethatplaysDivXvideo.Visitwww.divx.com fo more information and for software tools
toconvertyourlesintoDivXvideo.
ABOUTDIVXVIDEO-ON-DEMAND:ThisDivXCertied®device must be registered in order to play
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. To generate the registration code, go to the DivX VOD section
in the device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration process and
learn more about DivX VOD.
DivX Certifed®to play DivX®video, including premium content.
LOCATING A DESIRED SECTION
ENTER
PLAYING DivX®VIDEO OR PICTURE FILES
e.g. DVD
e.g. Audio CD
Playing a Disc
1. Press the STANDBY / ON button to turn on the unit. (See CUSTOMIZING THE FUNCTION
SETTINGS before proceeding to step 2).
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray.
3. Place a disc onto the disc tray with the label side up.
4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. It takes a short while for your unit to load
the disc. After loading, for most DVDs, the unit will automatically take you main menu or start
playing.
5. If the unit does not automatically start playing the DVD, press the PLAY button.
Pausing Playback (Still Mode)
Press the PAUSE button on the remote. To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button.
Each time you press the PAUSE button, the picture advances one frame.
Stopping Playback
• Pressthe STOP button at the location where you want to interrupt playback. To resume playback
at the position where the disc was stopped, press the PLAY button.
• Ifyoupressthe STOP button twice, the unit’s memory will be cleared and pressing the PLAY
button will reset the disc to the beginning.
Zooming into an image
While a disc is playing, press the ZOOM button to enlarge the image in several levels.
• Whileanimageiszoomed,youcanusethe , , or CURSOR button to shift the view and
display the part you want.
• Toreturntonormalview,presstheZOOMbuttonrepeatedlyuntilthe is displayed.
• Whenyoureachtheedgeoftheimage,thedisplaywillnotshiftanymoreinthatdirection.
Skipping (Forward / Reverse)
• Pressthe PREV button to go back to current or previous chapters/tracks.
• Pressthe NEXT button to advance chapters/tracks.
• ForaudioCDs,usethenumberbuttonson theremotecontroltojump immediatelytothedesired
track number.
Fast Forward / Fast Reverse
1. Press the SEARCH or SEARCH button when a disc is playing. Each time you press the
SEARCH or SEARCH button, the playback speed changes.
2. Press the PLAY button when you reach the desired point to resume normal playback.
Note:
• TheunitmutessoundandsubtitlesduringreverseandforwardscanofDVDs.
• Thefastplaybackspeedmaydifferdependingonthedisc.
Slow-motion Play
1. Press the SLOW button on the remote in play mode.
 •EachtimetheSLOW button is pressed, the speed of slow-motion playback changes.
2. Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback speed.
Audio Selection
On some DVDs, the sound is recorded in two or more formats. Follow the directions below to select
the preferred language and sound system.
1. While a disc is playing, press the AUDIO button to show the current audio format number.
2. Press the AUDIO button repeatedly to select the desired audio format.
Note:
• IfonlyoneaudioformatisrecordedontheDVD,thenumberdoesnotchange.
• SomeDVDsallowyoutochangeaudioselectionsonlyviathediscmenu.Ifthisisthecase,press
the MENU button and choose the appropriate language on the disc menu.
• You can select different audio channels on an Audio CD by pressing the AUDIO button
repeatedly.
Subtitle Selection
1. While a DVD is playing, press the SUBTITLE button to display the current language setting.
2. Press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language. You can turn
subtitlesoffbypressingtheSUBTITLEbuttonrepeatedlyuntilthe“Off”isdisplayed.
Note:
• SomeDVDsaresettodisplaysubtitlesautomatically,andyoucannotturnthemoffevenifyouset
the subtitle function to off.
• During some scenes, the subtitles may not appear immediately after you select your desired
scene.
• Thenumberof subtitlelanguagesrecordeddiffers dependingonthedisc. Ifonlyonelanguageis
recorded, the language does not change.
• This function can only be used for discs on which subtitles have been recorded in multiple
languages.
• SomeDVDsallow youto changesubtitlesonly viathe discmenu.If thisis the case,press the
MENU button and choose the appropriate subtitle on the disc menu.
Angle Selection
Some DVDs contain scenes which have been shot from a number of different angles. For these discs,
the same scene can be viewed from each of these different angles.
1. While you are playing a DVD with different angles recorded, press the ANGLE button to view the
number of current angles available.
2. Press the ANGLE button repeatedly to change the scene to the next recorded angle.
• Afterapprox.twoseconds,playbackwillcontinuefromthenewangleyouselected.
• Ifnobuttonispressedwithin10seconds,playbackcontinueswithoutchangingthecurrentangle.
Note:
• Thisfunctioncan onlybeused fordiscs on whichscenes shot frommultiple angleshavebeen
recorded.
• Ifonlyoneangleisrecorded, is displayed.
Display Function
While the disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control repeatedly to display
information on operation status.
Elapsed Time: Elapsed time from the beginning of the chapter/title which is currently playing.
Remaining Time: Remaining time of the chapter/title which is currently playing.
Language
Player Menu
Subtitle
Audio
Disc Menu
Video
Aspect Ratio
HDMI Res.
JPEG Interval
Audio
Digital Out
Night Mode
Default
View DivX(R) VO D
Screen Saver
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4:3 PS
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YOU MUST REGISTERYO UR DEVICE TO PLAY
DIVX PROTECTED VIDEOS.
REGISTRATION CODE:
REGISTER AT HTTP://VOD.DIVX.COM
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