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DVD 421 /451
May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this DVD player. We strongly suggest that you carefully study these operating
instructions before attempting to operate the unit, and that you note the listed precautions.
CONTENTS
Precautions.
P1.
Safety Information.
P2.
Features.
P3.
Summary of Dolby Digital, Surround,
Pro Logic and DTS.
Disc Handling and Maintenance.
P4.
P5/P6. Connections/Audio Connections.
Remote Control.
P7.
Remote Control Functions.
P8.
Viewing and Listening.
P9.
Front Panel Display.
Set Up Menu Navigation.
P10.
Troubleshooting.
P11.
Glossary.
P12.
PRECAUTIONS
Please read these precautions before using this unit.
POWER CORD PROTECTION:
To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following:
• Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord.
• Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.
• Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.
• Do not attempt to repair or change the AC power cord in any way.
LOCATION:
Avoid placing the unit in areas of:
• Direct sunlight.
• High temperature (over 35˚C).
• High humidity.
• In a dusty environment.
NON-USE PERIODS:
When the unit is not being used, turn it off. If it is to be left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be unplugged from the
household AC outlet.
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER OBJECTS OUT OF THE PLAYER:
• Touching internal parts of this unit is dangerous, and may cause serious damage to the unit. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.
• Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER / MAGNETS:
• Keep the unit away from flower vases and other souces of water, if liquids are spilled into the unit, serious damage could occur.
• Keep magnets, or magnetised objects, away from the unit.
STACKING:
• Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place anything heavy on top of it.
CONDENSATION:
Moisture may form inside the player under the following conditions:
• Immediately after a heater has been turned on.
• In a steamy, or very humid, room.
• When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warm one. If moisture forms on this unit, it may not operate properly. In
this case, turn off the power and wait for the moisture to evaporate.
IF THERE IS NOISE INTERFERENCE ON THE TV FROM THE DVD PLAYER:
• Depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference may appear on the TV while you watch a TV broadcast and the DVD is left
on. This is not a malfunction of the DVD or the TV. Under these circumstances turn off the DVD.
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Summary of Contents for ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS DVD 421
- Page 1 DVD 421 /451 May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this DVD player. We strongly suggest that you carefully study these operating instructions before attempting to operate the unit, and that you note the listed precautions. CONTENTS Precautions.
- Page 2 SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified here-in, may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
- Page 3 The DVD 421/451 players also output the “raw” Dolby Digital signal for connection to a receiver with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. The DVD 421/451 players have a DTS Digital Out feature, which sends the raw DTS signal to an external receiver with a DTS decoder.
- Page 4 DISC HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: Hold disc by the edges so the surface will not be soiled by fingerprints. (A) Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion. Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instruments. Do not use record cleaning spray, benzine, thinners, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvents.
- Page 5 • Analogue (decoded) outputs: DVD 421 - two phono sockets for Right and Left audio channels. Connect to a stereo Hi Fi system, the A IN sockets on a TV set with A/V IN sockets, or the stereo inputs of a Home Theatre System (to produce stereo or simulated surround sound).
- Page 6 SYSTEM CONNECTION 421 - CONNECTION OPTIONS TO STEREO SOUND SYSTEM OR DIGITAL AMPLIFIER, WHEN NOT USING A SCART LEAD. 451 - CONNECTION OPTIONS OF 6 CHANNEL OUTPUT TO HOME THEATRE SYSTEM, WHEN NOT USING A SCART LEAD.
- Page 7 REMOTE CONTROL Battery Installation Insert the batteries observing the correct (+) and (-) polarities as illustrated. • If the remote control unit only works when it is operated near the player, replace the batteries. • Use size’AAA’ batteries. NOTE • Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. •...
- Page 8 Summary information: Note: that some discs do not support menu display. 12. PBC. Not applicable on DVD 421/451. Type of disc being played. 13. SUBTITLE. Repeated pressing of SUBTITLE allows you to select the desired language of subtitles to be displayed on the TV screen.
- Page 9 5. MP3 disc indicator Lights when an MP3 disc is loaded. 6. VCD indicator Lights if a VCD is loaded. The DVD 421/451 players do not support VCD playback. Contact your dealer or the Acoustic Solutions Helpline for further details 7.
- Page 10 SET UP MENU NAVIGATION: DVD 421 /451 MPAA RATING PARENTAL GENERAL DESCRIPTION LEVEL UNRATED (RESTRICTED AUDIENCE) NC-17 ADULT AUDIENCE MATURE AUDIENCE MATURE TEENAGE AUDIENCE PG-13 TEENAGE AUDIENCE MATURE YOUNG AUDIENCE MOST AUDIENCES GENERAL (UNRESTRICTED AUDIENCE)
- Page 11 • Faulty or unsuitable disc. In the event of any further problems installing or using the DVD player, please contact either the product retailer or the Acoustic Solutions Help Line on 01327 340601. Please be advised this line is manned 9am to 4.30pm Mon-Fri.
- Page 12 PAL - is the European TV standard using 625 horizontal lines refreshed at 50 Hz. Note - The DVD 421/451 is able to play either NTSC or PAL discs, and can output to a TV of either standard, or a multi-standard TV capable of displaying both standards.(See set up options)