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Playing a Disc (Basic Playback)
This owner's manual explains the basic instructions for operating this unit. Some DVDs are produced in a
manner that allows specific 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 specific
DVD in question for more information about the options available on that DVD.
"
" may appear on the screen during operation. A "
" means the desired operation is not permitted
by the unit or disc.
Playing a Disc
Stopping Playback
1. Slide the CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch on
Press the
STOP button at the location where you
the left side of the unit to the ON position.
want to interrupt playback. To resume playback at
See Customizing the function settings before
the position where the disc was stopped, press the
PLAY button on the remote control or
proceeding to step 2.
2. Press the OPEN knob to open the disc door.
on the unit.
3. Hold the disc by its sides and carefully place it
If you press the
STOP button twice, the unit's
onto the spindle with the label side facing up,
memory will be cleared and pressing the
pushing gently until you hear a "click".
button on the remote control or
4. Close the disc door. It takes a short while for
unit will reset the DVD to the beginning.
your unit to load the disc. After loading, the unit
will automatically bring you to the main menu of
Fast Forward / Fast Reverse
the DVD or start playing the DVD.
1. Press the SEARCH
or
5. If the unit does not automatically start playing
when a disc is playing. Each time you press the
the DVD, press the
PLAY button on the
SEARCH
or
SEARCH button, the playback
remote control or
button on the unit.
speed changes in the following sequence:
Pausing Playback (Still Mode)
Press the
PAUSE button. To resume normal
playback, press the
PLAY button on the remote
control or
button on the unit.
2. Press the
PLAY button on the remote control
For a DVD, each time you press the
PAUSE button
or press the
button twice on the unit when
on the remote control, the picture advances one
you reach the desired point to resume normal
frame.
playback.
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Locating a Desired Section
Locating a Specific Chapter / Title
If you know the chapter/title number for the chapter/title that you want to play, you can locate it by directly
selecting that number.
1. Press the GOTO button.
Title 01/03 Chapter 03/12
Title 01/03 Chapter 03/12
/
Title 01/03 Chapter 00/00
Title 01/03 Chapter 00/00
2. Press the
/
button to highlight chapter/title number, then press the corresponding number buttons
(2 digits) for the chapter/title you want (for example: 02, 08, 10 or 15). If you press only 1 numeric button,
press the ENTER button to confirm.
3. Playback starts from the selected chapter/title.
Notes:
•
If the chapter/title number entered is not permitted by the DVD, "
" will display. Repeat steps 1 and 2
Input invalid
Input invalid
to re-enter the correct number.
•
Some discs may not respond to this process.
•
This method of locating a chapter/title is available only on a DVD that contains chapter/title numbers.
Locating a Specific Time
You can move to a specific location by entering its corresponding time (hours, minutes, seconds).
1. Press the GOTO button two times.
Title 01/03 Time
Title 01/03 Time
: :
2. Press the corresponding number buttons (5 digits: X:XX:XX, for example: 0 30 05, 1 08 23, 1 22 56) for the
setting point you want.
3. Playback starts from the selected section.
Notes:
•
If the time entered is not permitted by the DVD, "
" will display. You should re-enter the correct time.
Input invalid
Input invalid
•
Some discs may not respond to this process.
•
Some scenes may not be located as precisely as you specified.
•
This method for accessing specific locations is available only within the current title of the DVD.
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Customizing the Function Settings
System Setup
1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control or MENU
Language
Video
button on the unit in stop mode.
- - System Menu - -
2. Press the
/
button to select System Menu.
TV Display
Wide
3. Press the
/
button to select the option (TV Display or
Default
No
Default), then press the
button.
4. Press the
/
button to adjust the settings, then press the
ENTER button to confirm.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. Press the
button to return to the previous menu.
Go To System Menu
6. Press the SETUP or RETURN button to exit the menu.
TV Display
Cut off when a wide-screen
Pan Scan
video image is played.
• 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).
Letter Box
• When wide-screen video is played in this mode on a conventional screen, black
bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
Wide Screen
• This is the correct mode for playing wide-screen videos on the unit screen or
other external wide-screens.
Notes:
• The displayable picture size is preset on the DVD. Therefore the playback picture
of some DVDs may not conform to the picture size selected.
• When you play DVDs recorded in the 4:3 aspect ratio, the playback picture will
always appear in the 4:3 aspect ratio regardless of the TV display setting.
• Select Wide Screen to conform the LCD screen on the unit. Always be sure that
your TV display conforms to the actual TV in use if you connect the unit to a TV.
Default
It takes 3-5 seconds to reset the DVD settings to the factory default.
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Notes:
Mono Left, Mono Right or Mix-Mono) on an
• The DVD player mutes sound and subtitles
Au d i o C D b y p r e s s i n g t h e AU D I O b u t t o n
during reverse and forward scan of DVDs.
repeatedly.
• The fast playback speed may differ depending
Subtitle Selection
on the disc.
1. While a DVD is playing, press the SUBTITLE
Skip (Forward / Reverse)
button to display the current language setting,
• Press the
NEXT button to advance titles,
as shown in the example.
chapters/tracks.
• Press the
PREV button to go back to current
2. Press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select
or previous titles, chapters/tracks.
the desired subtitle language. You can turn
• For an Audio CD, use the number buttons on the
button
subtitles off by pressing the SUBTITLE button
remote control to go directly to the desired track
repeatedly until the "
number.
Notes:
PLAY
• S o m e D V D s a r e s e t t o d i s p l a y s u b t i t l e s
Audio Selection
button on the
automatically, and you cannot turn them off
On some DVDs, the sound is recorded in two or more
even if you set the subtitle function to off.
formats. Follow the directions below to select the
• During some scenes, the subtitles may not
preferred language and sound system.
appear immediately after you select your desired
1. While a disc is playing, press the AUDIO button
SEARCH button
scene.
to show the current audio format number.
• The number of subtitle languages recorded
Audio 1/3:Dolby D 2ch English
Audio 1/3:Dolby D 2ch English
differs depending on the disc. I f only one
language is recorded, the language does not
2. Press the AUDIO button repeatedly to select the
change.
desired audio format.
• This function can only be used for discs on
Notes:
which subtitles have been recorded in multiple
• If only one audio format is recorded on the DVD,
languages.
the number does not change.
• Some DVDs allow you to change subtitles using
• Some DVDs allow you to change audio selections
the disc menu only. If this is the case, press
using the disc menu only. If this is the case, press
the MENU button and choose the appropriate
the MENU button and choose the appropriate
subtitle on the disc menu.
language on the disc menu.
• You can select different audio channels (Stereo,
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Programmable Memory
You can combine your favorite titles/chapters/tracks and
play them in the order you determine.
1. Press the MEMORY button while a disc is playing. The
following display appears.
Clear: Delete all input programs.
Exit: Exit memory menu and return to normal playback.
Start: Start memory playback.
Next / Prev: Move to the next / previous setup page.
2. Input the title (2 digits) and chapter (2 digits) by pressing the number buttons (for example: 01 02, 02 05,
02 11). It will move to the next item automatically.
• You can use the Cursor buttons ( , , , ) to move the highlighted bar to any item, and re-enter the title
and chapter. Press the
NEXT /
PREV to move to the next / previous setup page.
• You can use the Cursor buttons ( ,
, , ) to move the highlighted bar to "Clear", "Exit", "Start" or "Next /
Prev", and press the ENTER button to confirm.
3. Press the
PLAY button on the remote control or
button on the unit to start memory playback.
("
Program
Program
" appears on the screen).
4. To resume normal playback from memory playback
1). Press the MEMORY button to display the memory menu.
2). Use the Cursor buttons ( ,
, , ) to move the highlighted bar to "Stop". Press the ENTER button to
confirm "Stop".
3). Use the Cursor buttons ( , , , ) to highlight "Clear", and then press the ENTER button to confirm.
4). Use the Cursor buttons ( ,
, , ) to highlight "Exit", and then press the ENTER button to confirm. It
will return to normal playback ("
" disappears from the screen).
Program
Program
Notes:
•
For a CD, you can only arrange order for tracks. The display will be a little different.
•
If the title or chapter number entered is not permitted by the DVD, it will disappear. You should re-enter correct
number.
•
You should input items one by one following the 1, 2, 3 ... sequence.
•
If the DVD contains only one title, you can only arrange order for chapters.
•
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 press the
STOP button two times, open the disc tray or turn
off the DVD player.
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Sound System
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Soundtracks encoded in Dolby Digital can
System
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.
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.
Pan Scan
• 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 adapter before cleaning the unit.
Letter Box
• 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 fluid or other chemicals. Do NOT use compressed air to
remove dust.
Important Note
• Before transporting the unit, remove the disc from the disc compartment.
Wide Screen
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Angle Selection
Some DVDs contain scenes that 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.
Subtitle 02/03:Spanish
Subtitle 02/03:Spanish
• After approx. two seconds, playback will continue from
the new angle selected.
• If no button is pressed within 10 seconds, playback
continues without changing the current angle.
Subtitle Off
Subtitle Off
" is displayed.
Note: This function can only be used for discs on which scenes shot from multiple angles have been recorded.
Display Function
While the disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to display information on operation status.
Adjust the LCD Screen
You can adjust Brightness, Panel Display and Contrast of the LCD screen.
1. Press the VIDEO MODE button.
2. Press the
/
button to select Brightness, Panel Display or Contrast.
3. Press the
/
button to change the setting.
4. Press the VIDEO MODE button to exit the menu.
Viewing JPEG Files
This unit can play JPEG files recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM disc (CD-RW is not recommended).
Viewing JPEG Files
1. Press the OPEN knob to open the disc door.
2. Hold a JPEG file disc by its edges and gently push it onto
the spindle with the label side facing up until you hear a
"click".
3. Close the disc door. The JPEG files on the disc will be
displayed one by one automatically. If the disc does not
play automatically, press the
PLAY button on the remote
control or
button on the unit.
4. Press the MENU or
STOP button to display a folder list.
Press the
/
button to highlight a JPEG file to play. Press the
button on the unit to start playback.
Notes:
•
You can press the
PAUSE button on the remote control or
PLAY button on the remote control or
button on the unit to resume picture slide show.
STOP button to quit playback.
•
You can press the
•
You can press the
PREV or
NEXT button to change the picture.
•
You can press the ANGLE button to rotate direction of the picture by 90°.
•
Some discs may not permit this operation.
Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Cause (and remedy)
No power.
• Ensure the AC power adapter is connected.
• The unit is not turned on.
The remote
• Make sure the infrared remote sensor is not blocked.
control does
• Make sure the plastic sheet has been removed from the remote control.
not function.
• Point the remote directly at the infrared remote sensor on the unit.
• Replace the battery in the remote control with a new one.
No sound or
• The volume control is located on the side of the unit – please try adjusting this.
only a very
• The system is in pause mode. Press the
low-level
• The unit is in fast-forward or fast-reverse mode. Press the
sound is
normal play mode.
heard.
• Make sure the AUDIO/VIDEO output connections are correct.
• The DTS DVD cannot be decoded to have speaker output.
• The unit is too hot; shut off the unit for 30 minutes to cool it down.
No picture.
• The region number of the disc doesn't match the region
number of this unit.
The picture is
• Clean the disc.
not clear.
• The disc is scratched.
• Adjust the LCD's brightness and contrast using the VIDEO MODE button on the remote control.
Severe hum or
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
noise is heard.
• Clean the disc.
The disc does
• There is no disc inside ("No Disc" appears on the screen).
not play.
• Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing down.
• Clean the disc.
• A non-NTSC disc has been inserted. 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.
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Repeat Playback
You can play a specific DVD title or chapter repeatedly
(title repeat, chapter repeat, A-B repeat).
Repeating a Chapter
1. While the DVD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC
button until the "
1
1/3
1
1/3
on the screen. The current chapter is played
Sequence of angle shots (Example)
repeatedly.
Repeating a Title
1
/3
2
/3
3
/3
2. While the DVD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC
button until the "
the screen. The current title is played repeatedly.
To Resume Normal Playback
3. While the DVD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC
button until the "
Repeat Off
Repeat Off
on the screen.
You can play a single CD track or the whole disc repeatedly.
Repeating a Single Track
1. While the CD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC
button until the "
the screen. The current track is played repeatedly.
Repeating the Whole Disc
2. While the CD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC
button until the "
the screen. The whole disc is played repeatedly.
To Resume Normal Playback
3. While the CD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC
button until the "
Repeat Off
Repeat Off
on the screen.
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Customizing the Function Settings
Language Setup
1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control or MENU
button on the unit in stop mode (when disc is not playing).
2. Press the button to select Language Menu.
3. Press the
/
button to select the option (Player Menu,
Audio, Subtitle or Disc Menu), then press the button.
4. Press the
/
button to select your preferred language,
then press the ENTER button to confirm.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. Press the
button to return to the previous menu.
6. Press the SETUP or RETURN button to exit the menu.
Notes:
PLAY button on the remote control or
• Some DVDs may not play in the audio language you selected. A prior language may be programmed on the disc.
• Some DVDs may be set to display subtitles in a language other than the one you selected. A prior subtitle
language may be programmed on the disc.
button on the unit to freeze the picture. Press the
• 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 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 on the remote control or MENU
button on the unit in stop mode (when disc is not playing).
2. Press the
/ button to select Video Menu.
3. Press the
/
button to select the option (Brightness or
Contrast), then press the
4. Press the
/
button to adjust the setting, then press the
ENTER button to confirm.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. Press the
button to return to the previous menu.
6. Press the SETUP or RETURN button to exit the menu.
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PLAY button to return to normal play mode.
PLAY button to return to
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Repeating a Specific Section
You can play a specific section repeatedly.
1. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B
button at the beginning of the section ("
"
A
A
is displayed) you want to play repeatedly.
" indicator displays
Chapter
Chapter
2. Press the REPEAT A-B button again at the end of
the section ("
" is displayed).
AB
AB
3. The unit will immediately begin replaying your
selection.
To Resume Normal Playback
" indicator displays on
Title
Title
4. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B
button until the "
" indicator displays
AB OFF
AB OFF
on the screen (the repeat indicator disappears
from the screen for a CD). The system will return
" indicator displays
to normal playback.
Notes:
• Some discs may not permit A-B repeat operation.
• You cannot set the A-B repeat function for a
segment that includes multiple camera angles.
• You can specify a segment only within the
current title or track.
" indicator displays on
• There may be a slight difference between point
A and the location where playback actually
resumes depending on the disc.
" indicator displays on
" indicator displays
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Language
Video
System
- - Language Menu - -
Player Menu
Eng
Audio
Eng
Subtitle
Off
Disc Menu
Eng
Go To Language Menu
Language
Video
System
- -
Video Menu
- -
Brightness
00
Contrast
00
button.
Go To Video Menu
To
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