SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within CAUTION the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to cause an electric shock. The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFE USE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT Here are a few tips to help you do this: READ this instruction manual before you attempt to use the equipment. NEVER fit make shift stands or legs with woodscrews. Use only approved supports and fasteners specially designed for the equipment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Special Functions ......... 13 Safety Precautions ........1 Display function ........... 13 Important Safety Instruction ....2 Locating a specific title ......... 13 Table Of Contents ........3 Locating a specific chapter/track ......13 Disc Formats ..........4 Locating a specific time ........
DISC FORMATS The unit can playback discs bearing any of the following marks: DVDs [8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc] Compatible Audio CDs [8cm(3")12cm(5”) disc] Region Management Information Region Management Information: This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is encoded on DVD discs. If the Region number printed on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this unit, this unit cannot play that disc.
ACCESSORIES Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Remote control (with battery) ....................x 1 AC adaptor .......................... x 1 Rechargeable battery ......................x 1 Earphones .......................... x 1 REMOTE CONTROL Using the Remote Control • Point the Remote Control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit. •...
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE Remote Control TV MODE MENU PREV SEARCH NEXT STOP PAUSE GOTO PLAY ENTER ANGLE DISPLAY MEMORY AUDIO SUBTITLE/ RETURN SETUP DISC REPEAT 1) TV MODE button 9) SUBTITLE button When the STOP button has been pressed, this Select one of the subtitle languages programmed on feature allows you to select TV shape format.
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CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE Unit 1) TFT cover PLAY button 2) Screen switch Press to start or resume playback a disc. WIDE : Wide screen STOP button NORMAL : Normal screen Stop playing a disc. BRIGHTNESS button SEARCH buttons Adjust the relative lightness or darkness of the SEARCH: Fast reverse playback.
POWER SUPPLY A. Using the AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100V and 240V. • The supplied AC Adaptor is suitable for use on AC mains supplies of 100-240 Volts AC and should only be connected to a mains supply within these parameters. LEFT SIDE OF UNIT To DC IN To AC outlet...
POWER SUPPLY B.Using the rechargeable battery • Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time. The normal charging time should be completed at least 4-5 hours. The green charging light will go out when the battery becomes fully charged. •...
CONNECTIONS A. Connecting a TV LEFT SIDE OF UNIT • If your TV has Audio/Video inputs, you can also connect the unit to your TV using the Audio and Video cables. Watching a DVD on your TV 1. Turn on the unit. 2.
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.
PLAYING A DISC Audio selection On some discs, the sound is recorded in two or more formats. Follow the directions below to select the type of playback. 1. While a disc is playing, press the AUDIO button to show the current audio format number. 2.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS DISPLAY function Using DISPLAY, you can check the current settings of the following items: ANGLE, AUDIO and SUBTITLE. • While the disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button to display the screen shown below. Title Chapter Elapsed time TT 1/21 CH 6/29 00:07:18...
CD/DVD PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY Programmable memory The two types of programmed playback provided by this Unit are title/chapter programmed playback and track programmed playback. Title Chapter Title / Chapter programmed playback PROG 1. Press the MEMORY button while the disc is stopped. 2.
PLAYING A PICTURE FILE DISC This unit can play a Picture files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Playing a Picture file disc 1. Open the disc door. 2. Hold a Picture file disc by its edge and gently push it onto the spindle with the label side facing up you until you hear a “click”.
CUSTOMIZING THE FUNCTION SETTINGS VIDEO SETUP 1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode. 2. Use button to LANGUAGE SETUP, then press or button repeatedly until the VIDEO SETUP VIDEO SETUP appear. BRIGHTNESS 3. Use button to select the option (BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST), then CONTRAST press the button.
LANGUAGE CODE LIST FOR DISC LANGUAGE Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Afar Frisian Malagasy Slovenian Abkhazian Irish Maori Samoan Afrikaans Scots Gaelic Macedonian Shona Ameharic Galician Malayalam Somali Arabic Guarani Mongolian Albanian Assamese Gujarati Moldavian Serbian...
MAINTENANCE Cleaning 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. •...
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Waste electrical and electronic products must not be disposed of with household waste. Please refer to the retailer from whom you purchased this item for disposal instructions. 811-338191W010 - 19 -...
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