Spectron user's manual dvd player pd-1100 (92 pages)
Summary of Contents for SpectronIQ PD-3000HD
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OMPD3000HD.book Page i Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM PD-3000 HD Progressive Scan DVD Player with HD Up-Conversion User’s Manual POWER OPEN/CLOSE PREV NEXT STOP PLAY/PAUSE V I D E O...
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Protron Digital Corporation (DBA Spectroniq). Disclaimer Protron Digital Corporation (DBA Spectroniq) has reviewed this manual and provides it only as a guide to operation. All statements, technical information, and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representations or warranties concerning the products described.
OMPD3000HD.book Page i Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Important Safety Instructions 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.
OMPD3000HD.book Page ii Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Product Cautions TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DANGER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND INJURY WHEN HANDLING YOUR DVD PLAYER, PLEASE BE AWARE OF ALL WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED BELOW. Never spill any liquid of any kind on the player. Never insert anything into the device, where objects can come into contact with high voltage nodes or damage internal components.
OMPD3000HD.book Page iii Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Conformity and Compliance FCC Compliance Statement 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 when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.
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OMPD3000HD.book Page 1 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your new Spectroniq Progressive Scan DVD Player with HD Up-Conversion! Your new high definition DVD player offers a wide range of features. In addition to playing video, it can play music and photo CDs so you can listen to music or browse photo albums using your television set.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Unpacking Your New DVD Player Before setting up your new DVD player, you should unpack the contents of the box and check to make sure everything is present and undamaged. To unpack the system: 1.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 3 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Connecting to Other Devices Before using your DVD player for the first time, you will need to connect it to a display. In addition, you may want to connect the player to a separate audio system. Connecting to a Display Using HDMI The HDMI output on your DVD player provides the highest quality video available.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 4 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Connecting to Other Devices Connecting to a Display Using S-Video S-Video provides better image quality than composite video, but lower image quality than component video. It is available on most displays. Note: The pins used in S-Video connectors are fragile.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 5 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Connecting to an Audio System There are several different outputs that can be used to connect to an external audio system, analog and digital. To connect to an audio system using 5.1 channel analog audio: Use six RCA cables to connect the 5.1 channel audio jacks on the rear of the player (FL—front left, FR—front right,...
OMPD3000HD.book Page 6 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Operating the System Turning the System On and Off Once the player is connected to a power outlet, turn the player on and off by pressing the power button on the player. When the power button on the player is on, you can also press the power button on the remote to turn the player on and off.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 7 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Operating the System Bringing Up the On-Screen Display The On-Screen Display (OSD) gives information about the current disc and playback. To bring up the OSD, press the DISPLAY button on the remote. Accessing the Setup Menu The Setup menu allows you to configure the operation of the player.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 8 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Using the Remote Control The remote control can be used to control every aspect of the player’s operation and includes more functionality than the controls on the player itself. The following is a list of all buttons on the remote and their functions. Button Function Turns the player on and off.
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OMPD3000HD.book Page 9 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Using the Remote Control Button Function Plays the chapters (DVDs) or tracks (audio CDs and Video CDs) on a disc in random order. Selects the high quality video output used by the player: S-Video, Component, P-Scan, or HD (see “Video Out”...
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OMPD3000HD.book Page 10 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Using the Remote Control Button Function Stops playback. Press twice to completely stop a disc. When in normal play mode, this button pauses and resumes playback. Returns to the previous chapter, track, or photo. Skips to the next chapter, track, or photo.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 11 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Replacing the Remote Batteries The remote requires two AAA batteries, which are held in a small enclosure on the rear of the remote. To replace the batteries: 1. Slide the cover off the bottom of the remote. 2.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 12 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Playing DVDs DVDs will play upon insertion. The player can perform all standard DVD playback and search functions. The On-Screen Display The DVD OSD (press DISPLAY) shows the current playback time, time remaining, current title and chapter, current audio and subtitle channel, current camera angle, and video bitrate.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 13 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Playing DVDs The section will begin repeating and will continue until you press A-B again. Searching to a Specified Location You can skip to a specified title and chapter or time using the SEARCH button. To search to a chapter, title, or time: 1.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 14 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Playing Video CDs Video CDs can contain video or still images, such as photos. Your portable DVD player will play all standard Video CD formats. Upon insertion, the player will read and begin to play the CD. If there is a menu on the CD, it will appear, allowing you to navigate through the tracks stored on the CD.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 15 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Playing Video CDs Repeating an Arbitrary Section You can repeat an arbitrary section of video using the A-B button. To repeat an arbitrary selection: 1. Press A-B to mark the beginning of the section to be repeated. 2.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 16 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Playing Audio CDs Audio CDs will play upon insertion. All standard Audio CD navigation features are available. The On-Screen Display The Audio CD OSD displays a list of tracks on the disc. Select a track and press ENTER to play it back.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 17 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Playing Audio CDs 3. Enter the desired location using the keypad on the remote. 4. Press ENTER to search to the specified location. To exit the Search display without going to a location, press SEARCH once more. Bookmarking Locations You can save up to three locations on the CD and then jump to them later using the BOOKMARK button.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 18 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Playing Media on Data CDs Upon inserting an data CD, the player will begin playing any MP3, WMA, MPEG, or JPEG files stored on the disc.. Controlling Playback Press to stop playback. Press to pause playback, then again to resume playback.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 19 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Using Slideshow Transition Effects To change the transition effect used for JPEG slideshows, press ANGLE repeatedly to cycle through the options: • None • Wipe Down • Wipe Up • Center In •...
OMPD3000HD.book Page 20 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Configuring the Player The Setup menu allows you to configure the operation of the player. You can change video, audio, and language settings, control access to mature programming, and configure other general display behavior.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 21 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Video The Video menu allows you to change display parameters for the external display to which the player is connected. Aspect Ratio Selects the format used by the display: • 4:3PS—For 4:3 format displays: Crops wide format video to fit the 4:3 aspect ratio.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 22 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Configuring the Player HD Resolution When Video Out above is set to HD, this setting selects the video format for the HDMI and progressive scan component video outputs: • Auto—Sets the output format based on the video being played back. •...
OMPD3000HD.book Page 23 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Surr. Delay Delays the surround speaker audio by up to 5.1 meters, in increments of approximately 1 meter. Digital Output Sets the digital audio output format to RAW or PCM or turns the output off. Smart Sound Enables sound processing for different types of audio: Off (no processing), Classical, Rock, Jazz, or Pop.
OMPD3000HD.book Page 24 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Power does not Power cord not come on securely connected Power outlet is off or not working Player main power is No picture Player is off No signal Display is too dark Contrast or or too bright...
Before contacting Spectroniq customer service, please record the following information, which may be found on the rear of your DVD player: • Model Number • Serial Number The Spectroniq customer service center may be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the following number: 1-888-257-8899 Troubleshooting...
OMPD3000HD.book Page 26 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:08 PM Specifications General Player Dimensions—in. (mm) Weight Playback Formats Outputs Power Input Power Consumption Storage Temperature Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Video Sample Rate Resolution Display Resolution S/N Ratio Harmonic Distortion Audio Max. Sample Rate Resolution Frequency Response S/N Ratio...
• Contact Customer Support at 1-888-257-8899. If the issue cannot be resolved over the phone with troubleshooting techniques, you may be eligible for warranty service. All warranties must be authorized by Spectroniq prior to service and will result in the issuance of an authorization number for service.
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Under no circumstance shall Spectroniq be liable for any loss or consequential damage arising out of the use of this product. This warranty gives specific legal right.
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