CONTENTS ___________________________________________ GDP 2850 DVD player Special features of your DVD player Packing contents Disc formats Set-up and safety 7-11 Overview The front of the DVD player Displays on the DVD player The back of the DVD player 10-11 The remote control...
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CONTENTS ___________________________________________ 29-39 Playing audio/video files File format features Nero Digital ™ MP4 video CDs 29-30 MP3 CDs JPEG CDs Kodak Picture CDs Audio CDs Operation with external data equipment The file browser The main menu of the file browser Selecting the data medium/file manager Playback basic functions Display information...
GDP 2850 DVD PLAYER _____________________ Special features of your DVD player Your DVD player provides you with perfect digital video playback in studio quality. It also provides superb cinema-quality audio playback — in stereo or with digital multi-channel sound — depending on the type of DVD and audio system or stereo television.
GDP 2850 DVD PLAYER _____________________ Disc formats Your DVD player can play back CD-R, CD-RW, VCD 2,0, Super VCD, DVD R, DVD RW discs. Due to the difference in quality of the recording media and the quality of the recording itself, it can occasionally occur that a home- made DVD or CD cannot be read.
SET-UP AND SAFETY ___________________________ This DVD player is designed to playback video and audio signals from compact discs (DVDs and CDs). Any other use is expressly prohibited. If the DVD player is subject to a sudden change in temperature, for exam- ple if it is brought in from the cold to a warm room, connect it to the mains supply and let it stand for at least two hours before you insert a DVD.
OVERVIEW ___________________________________________ The front of the DVD player ON/OFF Switches the DVD player in and out of standby. The DVD player is not fully disconnected from the power supply when it is switched off. Standby display. Display. Slot for DVD/CD. Opens and closes the disc compartment.
OVERVIEW ___________________________________________ Displays on the DVD player » « DVD inserted. » « Function display for playback, pause, search, etc. »dts« DTS coded audio track is being played back. » « Playback. » « Pause/freeze-frame. »ALL p « One of the repeat functions is activated. »SVCD«...
OVERVIEW ___________________________________________ The back of the DVD player VIDEO OUT Video output for connecting a television or AV receiver with an RCA socket. S VIDEO OUT Video output for connecting a television or AV receiver with an S-Video socket. Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Video output for connecting to a television or a projector (YUV standard).
CDs, MP3 or video CDs. Selects various camera angles* for certain scenes or passages on the DVD during playback. Mutes the sound on a GRUNDIG television. Switches up one menu level. Opens the main menu on the DVD player. ASas Select various functions in the menus.
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DVD playback. Switches between the various sound formats. Switches the remote control between controlling your DVD player and controlling your GRUNDIG television. The opti- ons for this are described on page 46. For selecting and displaying subtitles* of the DVD during playback.
CONNECTION/PREPARATION __________ Note: Do not connect any other equipment while the device is swit- ched on. Switch off the other equipment as well before con- necting it. Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have con- nected the external devices. Connecting the television You have four options, depending on the sockets you have on your television:...
This connection transmits video signals at a high frequency range. Before you first switch on the device, please check whet- her your television or projector is suitable for this use. GRUNDIG accepts no liability for damage resulting from neg- ligent use. Notes: If you connect the DVD player using the »Y«, »Pb/Cb«...
CONNECTION/PREPARATION __________ Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier or digital two-channel audio system The digital multi-channel sound of a DVD can best be decoded and played back with a multi-channel audio/video amplifier (Dolby* digital decoder or DTS**). Optional Plug a standard RCA cable into the »DIGITAL AUDIO OUT«...
CONNECTION/PREPARATION __________ Connecting an audio system with analogue two-channel stereo sound Plug a standard RCA cable into the »R AUDIO OUT L« on the DV D player and in the corresponding socket on the audio sys- tem. Caution: Do not connect the »R AUDIO OUT L«...
INITIAL SETUP ______________________________________ Switching on the DVD player Switch on the television and select the preset channel for the DVD player. Switch the DVD player in standby by pressing »ON/OFF« on the device. – The red indicator on the DVD player lights up. Switch on the DVD player by pressing »...
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INITIAL SETUP ______________________________________ Selecting the video output socket The video output of your DVD player has been set at the factory to »RGB«. If you connect your DVD player to the television or projector using a Y/C cable (»S-VIDEO OUT« socket on the DVD player) or an RCA cable (»Y«, »Pb/Cb«...
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INITIAL SETUP ______________________________________ Selecting the picture format This setting depends on your television, the TV format selected (see setting on page 18) and on the picture information on the DVD. DVD provides 4:3, TV format is 4:3 No settings are necessary. DVD provides 16:9, TV format is 16:9 No settings are necessary.
BEFORE PLAYBACK _____________________________ Preparation Switch on the television and select the preset channel for the DVD player. If an audio system or an AV receiver is connected to the DVD player, switch it on and select the audio input for the DVD player.
DVD PLAYBACK ___________________________________ DVD features You can recognise a DVD by the logo on the label. The discs have one or more tracks depending on the content of the DVD. Each track can contain one or more chapter. Selecting the track and chapter is simple and convenient.
DVD PLAYBACK ___________________________________ Playing back a title After the disc compartment closes and the DVD is scanned, Play playback starts automatically. Press » « to pause playback (freeze-frame). Pause Press » « to resume normal playback. Stop Press » « to interrupt playback. Press »...
DVD PLAYBACK ___________________________________ Selecting titles, chapters or playing time The function depends on the DVD you are using. During playback, press any button from »1 … 0«. Search – The playback menu appears. Chapter Select the search criteria with » «...
DVD PLAYBACK ___________________________________ Additional playback functions Notes: The sound is muted for the picture search, slow motion and freeze-frame functions. Depending on the DVD in use, some of these functions may not be available. Forward search You can select different speeds (2-fold, 4-fold, 8-fold and 16-fold, 32-fold forwards and backwards).
DVD PLAYBACK ___________________________________ Enlarging the picture (Zoom) This function allows you to enlarge various picture sections. The picture enlargements are selected in the normal picture sequence 1x – 2x – 3x. During playback or pause, press »v« repeatedly. – Display: such as » 1«, the DVD player enlarges a picture section.
DVD PLAYBACK ___________________________________ Selecting and playing scenes You can mark scenes on the DVD with bookmarks. These book- marks can be selected directly for playback. You can set three bookmarks per DVD. Setting bookmarks During playback, press »c«. Bookmark 1 00:00:10 –...
S-VCD/VCD PLAYBACK _______________________ S-VCD/VCD features You can recognise S-VCD/VCDs (video CDs) by the logo on the label. Depending on the contents of the S-VCDs/VCDs (films, music videos etc.), the discs may carry one or more tracks. Like audio CDs, VCDs/S-VCDs also have a track structure. You can create S-VCDs/VCDs using the PBC (playback control) system for track navigation.
S-VCD/VCD PLAYBACK _______________________ Playing back a track After the disc compartment closes and the S-VCD/VCD is scan- ned, playback starts automatically. Pause Press » « to pause playback (freeze-frame). Press » « repeatedly to switch through individual frames. Step Press » «...
PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES __________ File format features Nero Digital ™ Nero Digital™ is the ideal solution for video and audio codecs. Codecs are required for processing and playing audio and video files. The Nero Digital™ codec allows you to save all the audio and video material on a DVD on a normal data CD with no percepti- ble loss in quality.
PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES __________ MP3 CDs contain sound recordings. They can be played in the normal manner on an audio system. The digital signals transmitted during MP3 playback are PCM encoded, regardless of the audio output setting. The signals are output with the same data rate as the music source (possibilities are: 32 kbps –...
PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES __________ Operation with external data equipment To connect a digital camera or external data medium, press » « to switch the DVD player to standby. Connect the device and then switch the DVD player on again. Even if you disconnect the USB, the DVD player must first be switched to standby, otherwise files can be damaged.
PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES __________ The file browser The file browser shows you the different types of data (JPEG, MP3, MP4, WMA) at a glance. For a disc which contains different file formats, you can deactivate data you do not need using a filter function (sound, photo or video).
PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES __________ Selecting the data medium/file manager You can choose which data medium the file manager displays – the disc in use or a connected USB memory stick. Connect or insert the data medium. Press » « and then » «, press to select the »...
PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES __________ Display information Nero Digital and MP4 video data Press »OK« to open and close information about the Nero Digi- tal™ or MP4 video tracks you selected. Press » « to open the content of the Nero Digital™ or MP4 video CD (file browser).
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PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES __________ Slow motion (only Nero Digital /MP4 video files) You can choose between different speeds. During playback, press » «. Select the slow-motion speed by pressing » «. Press » « to resume playback. Frame-by-frame playback (only Nero Digital /MP4 video files) During playback, press »...
PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES __________ Selecting and displaying subtitles (only MP4 video files) MP4 video CDs can have two types of subtitles. There are the familiar subtitles available on a conventional DVD, and also subtitles shown as a separate file on the MP4 video CD. Press »y«...
PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES __________ Filter functions If there are different file formats on the disc, you can decide which one you want to have before playback. Select the filter function in the file browser by moving the cur- /MP3/.. sor with » «...
PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES __________ Play functions Options: – Normal, the tracks are played in succession; – Shuffle, the tracks are played in a random order; – Intro, the first 10 seconds of each track is played. Select the folder or track/picture with » «...
PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES __________ Playlists You can compile the tracks/pictures on a disc in a playlist. Creating a playlist Select the folder or track/picture with » « or » «. Open the folder with »OK«. Select the list function in the file browser by moving the 00:01:22 3/10 /MP3/German POP...
PARENTAL CONTROL __________________________ Authorising the content of a DVD Films on DVD may be wholly or partially unsuitable for children. These DVDs contain information which marks the content or scenes with access levels of 1 to 8. You can select one of the access levels and thus authorise alternative scenes for playback.
AUDIO SETTINGS ________________________________ Selecting the digital output Here you select whether the audio signal is emitted from the »DIGITAL AUDIO OUT« socket in the original data format or in PCM format. Press »i« to open the main menu. Digital Output Installation Select »Sound«...
AUDIO SETTINGS ________________________________ Setting the sampling rate (downsampling) This setting is used to adjust the sampling rate of the digital output. The sampling rate determined how many samples can be created per time unit. – Use »96 kHz« for DVDs with a 96 kHz audio signal for optimum »R AUDIO OUT L«...
CUSTOM SETTINGS _____________________________ Language settings You can choose between several languages. Press »i« to open the main menu. Installation Player language : English Subtitle English Select »Installation« by pressing » « or » « and activate Picture DivX Subtitle Unicode by pressing »OK«...
CUSTOM SETTINGS _____________________________ Selecting the language of the DVD menus If the DVD has menus in several languages, you can select your Installation ✓ Player language Deutsch English language of choice. French Subtitle Englisch Picture German DivX Subtitle Unicode Select »Menu language« by pressing » «...
This function enables you to check the current software version in the DVD player. Switch on the DVD player with »ON/OFF« on the device. Open the disc compartment with » « Press »OK« to see the software information. GDP 2850 V:1.00...
TELEVISION REMOTE CONTROL This remote control is also for all GRUNDIG television sets. The functions available to you depend on the model of the GRUNDIG television. Point the remote control at the television set. Switches the remote control to television control.
INFORMATION ____________________________________ Technical data This product fulfils the European directives 2004/108/EG and 2006/95/EG. This device conforms to the safety regulation DIN EN 60065 (VDE 0860) and therefore the international safety regulation IEC 60065. You may not open the DVD player. The manufacturer will not accept any liability for damage resulting from improper handling.
GRUNDIG will refuse to refund any costs resulting in such cases. Any repair costs in such cases, even those occurring within the guarantee period, are to be paid by the customer.
INFORMATION ____________________________________ Additional Information for units sold in the UK. Units sold in the UK are suitable for operation from a 240V ac, 50Hz mains supply. The range of multi-system receivers is built to work in most European coun- tries. However, the mains plug and socket system for the UK differs from many European countries.