Hama 00055455 Operating	 Instruction
Hama 00055455 Operating	 Instruction

Hama 00055455 Operating Instruction

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g Operating instruction
FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two : (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operati-
on. 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 pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or
modifi cations not expressly approved by Thomson
multimedia Inc. could void the user's authority to
operate this product.
This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF)
energy, and if not installed and used properly, this
equipment may cause interference to radio and
television reception. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio or television reception (which
you can determine by unplugging the unit), try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the
antenna for the radio or television that is
"receiving" the interference).
• Move the unit away from the equipment that is
receiving interference.
• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that
the unit and the equipment receiving interference
are on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference,
please consult your dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional
suggestions.
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This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.
For Your Safety
The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than
the other) and only fi ts into AC power outlets one way. If
the plug won't go into the outlet completely, turn the plug
over and try to insert it the other way. If it still won't fi t,
contact a qualifi ed electrician to change the outlet, or
use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety
feature.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
CAUTION – To reduce the risk of fi re, use only No.
26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Note:
This DVD player is designed and manufactured to
respond to the Region Management Information. If the
Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the
Region number of this DVD player, this player cannot play
the disc. The Region number for this DVD player is Region
No. 1.
SERVICE INFORMATION
This product should be serviced only by those
specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.
Main plug is used as the disconnect device, it shall
remain operable and should not be obstructed during
intended used. To be completely disconnected the
apparatus from supply mains, the main plug of the
apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket
outlet completely.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instruction

    g Operating instruction FCC Information This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two : (1) This For Your Safety device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than...
  • Page 2 CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Connections and Setup Things to consider before you connect ........................7 Accessories provided ..............................7 Front panel controls..............................8 Connecting to audiovisual equipment ........................9 Connecting the speakers ............................10 Positioning speakers ..............................10 Front speaker placement ............................11 Preferred surround placement ..........................11 Test tone/Channel balance ............................12 The Remote Control Remote control functions in DVD/CD mode ......................13 Remote control functions in TUNER mode ......................14...
  • Page 4 Audio (DVD, VCD) ................................18 Subtitles (DVD) ................................18 Camera angle (DVD) ..............................18 Play mode (all discs exceot mp3/WMA/JPEG) ......................19 Creating a Program list for Play mode (Audio CDs, DVD and VCD discs) ............19 Creating a Program list for Play mode (mp3 CDs) ....................19 Bookmark (DVD and audio CD) ..........................20 Sleep .....................................20 PBC ....................................20...
  • Page 5 Adjusting the Volume ..............................27 Key Lock ..................................27 DSP ....................................28 Play Modes ..................................28 The Setup Menu General Setup ................................29 Password ................................29 Rating ..................................30 Slide Time ................................30 Default ..................................30 Display Setup ................................30 Display Type .................................30 Dark Level ................................30 Video ..................................31 Speaker Setup ................................31 Night Mode ................................31 Distance ................................31 Test Tone ................................32...
  • Page 6: Things To Consider Before You Connect

    Things to consider before you connect • Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identifi cation sticker located on the back of your unit. • Install your unit horizontally, away from any source of heat (fi replace) or appliances creating strong magnetic or electromagnetic fi...
  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls

    Caution! Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product. This system must be opened only by qualifi ed technicians to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam. DVD copy protection In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection system, which can be swit- ched on and off by the DVD disc itself, in order to make any recording of the relevant DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor picture quality, or even impossible.
  • Page 8: Connecting To Audiovisual Equipment

    Connecting to audiovisual equipment Explanation of jacks and cables The jacks on the back of your receiver (pictured left) and the cables shown below are used to connect to other components. The video jacks are OUT jacks, which need to be connected to IN jacks on the TV or monitor you’re connecting to (so the video content goes from the receiver to the screen).
  • Page 9: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting the speakers Six speakers are provided with the unit (2 front, 1 center, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). To achieve good surround effects, all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver. One speaker wire is provided with each speaker. Speaker wires are color-coded to match the terminals.
  • Page 10: Front Speaker Placement

    Magnetic shielding Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture distortion. Front and center speakers provided with this unit are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set. Note: It is not recommended to place the rear speakers and subwoofer near the TV set. Front speaker placement Follow the suggestions for speaker placement below to get the best results.
  • Page 11: Test Tone/Channel Balance

    No adjacent walls Surround speakers can go on stands facing each other to approximate sidewall mounting (A), or to the sides or rear of the viewing area, aimed upwards; they can go right on the fl oor, or preferably, a few feet off the fl oor such as on end tables (B).
  • Page 12: The Remote Control

    The remote control Navigating through menus Use the direction buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the OK button on the remote control to confi rm your selection. Remote control functions in DVD/CD mode ON•OFF - Switches the unit on and off. DVD - Selects the DVD mode.
  • Page 13: Remote Control Functions In Tuner Mode

    Remote control functions in Tuner mode TUNER - Selects the TUNER and switches between FM/AM. VOL+/- - Adjusts the sound volume. MUTE - Mutes and restores sound output. TUNER+/- - Tunes up and down the radio frequencies. MEMORY - Stores a station. CH+/- - Selects programmed stations.
  • Page 14: Operating The Dvd Receiver

    Operating the DVD receiver Turn on your television set. Set TV video input to correspond with player’s output. Press the ON•OFF button on the remote or the ON/STANDBY button located on the DVD player’s front panel. Press the DVD button on the remote control. Loading discs You can load up to 5 discs into your DVD player, but you do not have to fi...
  • Page 15: Basic Playback Operations

    Basic Playback Operations Playback Switch the DVD player and the TV set on. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front of the player to open the disc tray. Put the disc in with the printed side up (in the case of a single-sided disc). Press again to close the disc tray.
  • Page 16: Using The Info Menu

    Using the Info menu Press the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing to display the Info menu. The fi rst banner shows title, chapter, and time display information. Press the INFO button again for audio language, subtitles, and camera angle. Press the INFO button a third time for play mode, bookmark and sleep timer.
  • Page 17: Title/Chapter (Dvd)/Track (Audio Cd And Vcd)

    Title/chapter (DVD)/track (audio CD and VCD) To directly access a title, chapter (DVD) or a track (audio CD and VCD), press the INFO button, press OK. Select the Title(TT), Track(TRK) or Chapter(CH) icon and enter a number directly with the numeric buttons. Press OK again to confi...
  • Page 18: Play Mode (All Discs Exceot Mp3/Wma/Jpeg)

    Play mode (all discs except mp3/WMA/JPEG) Note: For mp3 play modes, please refer to page 23. While the disc is playing, press the INFO button twice for CD/VCD and three times for DVD. Select the Play Mode icon using the left/right arrow buttons. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select an option.
  • Page 19: Bookmark (Dvd And Audio Cd)

    Highlight the Play option at the bottom of the screen and press OK or press PLAY to start playback. The program list will play in the order you programmed it. To stop program play, press STOP or select Standard from the Play Mode option in the INFO display. If you want to cancel the list, repeat steps 1 and 2 to select CLEAR and press OK.
  • Page 20: Playing Mp3/Wma Files Or Displaying Jpeg Fi Les

    Playing mp3/WMA Files or displaying JPEG Files Mp3/WMA is an audio fi le format which compresses recorded music. The main advantage of the Mp3/WMA format is that CD-quality music tracks can be stored on a personal computer in user friendly compressed fi les. JPEG fi...
  • Page 21: Radio

    Radio The player has a built-in tuner that allows for FM radio function. The AM loop antenna allows for AM radio function. Manual Tuning Connect the FM aerial and the AM loop antenna at the back of the unit. Rotate the AM loop for better reception. Press TUNER to enter TUNER mode and toggle between FM and AM.
  • Page 22: Usb And Mp3 Player

    USB and mp3 Player The playback controls of USB devices and mp3 player are basically the same. Connect the USB device or mp3 player fi rst before starting playback. Connecting or Disconnecting USB devices to the Main Unit Insert the USB port of the USB device you want to connect into the USB socket of the unit. Unplug the device to disconnect.
  • Page 23: Cd Ripping

    CD Ripping Ripping to the USB device or the mp3 player are basically the same. Connect the USB device or mp3 player fi rst before ripping. Note: CD Ripping function only supports CDDA discs. Ripping CD to USB or mp3 Player During CD playback, press REC on the remote to activate the Ripping Menu.
  • Page 24: File Names Of Ripped Files

    File Names of Ripped Files You can fi nd the ripped fi les saved in a folder named “CDRECORD” with fi le name as “CDTKxx01”, “CDTKxx02”...etc. Deleting Files In USB or mp3 player mode, select the unwanted fi les by pressing the up/down arrow buttons.
  • Page 25: Mp3 Player

    mp3 Player Insert battery into the player Slide the battery door by following the direction of arrow. Insert a “AAA”(UM4) battery with polarities corresponding to the indications in the compartment. Replace the door to the battery compartment. Note: This unit may temporarily cease to function if subjected to electrostatic disturbance. To resume normal operation, it may be necessary to cycle the power off and back on or to remove and reinstall the batteries.
  • Page 26: Display Overview

    Display Overview 1. Shows current volume level. 2. The relative play mode indicator lights to show current selection. - repeat track - repeat all - random playback - repeat random playback P - program playback mode is displayed when the key lock function is activated.
  • Page 27: Dsp

    Press the DSP button repeatedly to select among DSP modes: FLAT > BASS > POP > ROCK > JAZZ The current selection shows briefl y on the display. Play modes During playback, press M repeatedly to select among the following playback modes: Normal playback Repeat Track - Repeat All -...
  • Page 28: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu There are four options in the main setup menu: General Setup, Display Setup, Speaker Setup and Language Setup. Press the SETUP button to bring up the main menu. Select one of the menu icons across the top of the screen using the left/right arrow buttons.
  • Page 29: Rating

    Rating The disc publisher is responsible for coding scenes according to the rating limits. Below is an explanation of Ratings. To change the rating limit, highlight the RATING option and press the right arrow button. Select the rating limit using the up/down arrow buttons and press OK.
  • Page 30: Video

    Video Progressive Function provides high quality pictures with less fl ickering. Turn on Progressive Scan if you used the Component Video jacks of the player to connect a TV or monitor compatible with a progressive scan signal. Select ON and press OK to activate Progressive Scan. IMPORTANT! Once Progressive Scan has been activated, an image will only be visible on a progressive scan TV or monitor.
  • Page 31: Test Tone

    Test Tone This function is used to test the speaker setting and change the speaker level. A short noise comes successively from each speaker. Adjust the speaker level using the up/down arrow buttons. Language Setup With this menu, you can set the language for player menus, dialog, subtitles and the disc menus.
  • Page 32: Additional Information

    Additional Information Troubleshooting (Main Unit) The unit does not switch on. • Make sure it is plugged in. • Press the ON/OFF button on the remote control or the ON/STANDBY button on the front of the unit. The device switches off spontaneously. •...
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting (mp3 Player) The player does not turn on when PLAY button pressed. • Battery may be inserted incorrectly. • Battery may be empty. Skipping tracks or bad sound quality? • Repeat or random function may be activated. • There may be strong magnetic fi elds (e.g. too close to TV) near the unit. •...
  • Page 34: Precautions

    Precautions • If your unit has been stored in a cool place for any length of time, during a journey for example, wait for about 2 hours before using it. • The openings located on the top and bottom are for ventilation and must not be obstructed. •...
  • Page 35: Disc Formats You Can Play

    Disc Formats you can play In order to ensure playback, discs must conform with DVD, CD, VCD or SVCD standards. This unit may not play some recordings or fi les due to differences in recording formats, software used & Disc types. DVD-Video •...
  • Page 36: Sound Enhancement Systems

    JPEG fi les CD-R and CD-RW with JPEG fi les. Certain JPEG fi les, including progressive JPEG fi les, cannot be read by this player. The total number of fi les and folders on the disc should be less than 650. Make sure that fi les have the “.jpg” extension. Files without the “.jpg”...

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