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DTH3600-GB-F8-DAE
7/05/99 10:09
Precautions
P R E C A U T I O N S
Setting up
Ensure that the mains supply in your
house complies with that indicated
on the identification sticker located
at the back of your set.
Place the DVD player on a suitable
base (furniture). Make sure the
ventilation slots are not covered.
Leave a 7 - 10 cm gap all around the
unit, as shown below.
Condensation
If your set and / or a disc have been
stored in a cold atmosphere, as for
example during transportation in the
winter, wait for approximately
2 hours until they have reached
room temperature, to prevent serious
damage.
Use
This equipment is not intended for
industrial use. It is designed
specifically for domestic purposes.
This device is intended for
continuous operation.
Switching off the DVD player to the
stand-by mode does not disconnect
the electricity supply. In order to
separate the player completely from
the mains, the unit has to be
disconnected by unplugging the
mains plug – especially when left
unused for a long period of time.
Maintenance
Use a dry and clean soft cloth. Do
not use any scouring agents, solvents
or abrasive products. If an object or
liquid gets into the set, unplug it
immediately and have it checked by
an authorized technician.
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Caution
Protect the unit from dampness and
excess heat.
Disconnect the power cable from the
mains electricity supply if the unit
malfunctions.
In particular, you should make sure
that the motor driven disc drawer is
not prevented from moving properly.
If the disc loading system is hindered,
the loading mechanism may be
damaged.
Install the DVD player horizontally,
away from sources of heat (fireplace)
or equipment creating strong
magnetic or electric fields.
Do not place anything heavy
on it.
Do not stack other devices on it.

For your safety :

Never open the unit or any of its
components. It can be dangerous
for you or for certain fragile
components. You could receive
an eletric shock or touch the
laser beam.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Rear panel
Do not place your eyes close to
the opening of the disc tray or
any other opening to look inside
the player.
CAUTION
-LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
-DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
ATTENTION -RAYONNEMENT LASER EN CAS D'OUVERTURE.
-NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU.
VORSICHT
-LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.
-NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN.
ADVARSEL -LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
-SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN.
ADVARSEL -LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
-STIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN.
VARNING
-LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD.
-STIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN.
VARO!
-AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE.
-ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEEN.
Inside the product
For your discs
Always ...
handle your discs with care.
Hold a disc with fingers on the
border or hole,
place disc with the label facing
upward (in case of a single-sided
disc),
place the disc properly into the
tray using the proper guide area,
use a soft cloth to clean discs if
necessary, wipe from the centre
to the border,
always put discs back into their
cases after playing and store in
a vertical position.
Never ...
never close the tray with two
discs on it or with a disc slipping
out of the guide area,
never play cracked, chipped or
deformed discs nor try to repair
them with adhesive tape or glue,
never write on the disc,
never move the player during
playback,
never scratch discs or store them
in places of direct sunlight, high
humidity or high temperature,
never try to play a Photo CD or
CD-R in this player,
never use record cleaning sprays,
benzine, static electricity liquids
or any other solvent, if the disc
surface is dirty. Wipe gently with
a soft damp (water only) cloth,
never wipe the disc in a circular
motion, since circular scratches
are likely to occur and could
cause noise during playback.
Should you hear a strange noise or
vibrations after starting playback,
quickly press the STOP button on the
remote control or the player.

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  • Page 1: For Your Safety

    DTH3600-GB-F8-DAE 7/05/99 10:09 Page 2 Precautions P R E C A U T I O N S Setting up Caution For your discs Protect the unit from dampness and Ensure that the mains supply in your Always … excess heat.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ....Picture / sound output "4 x 3" / "16 x 9" TV screen ..... . .
  • Page 3: Before You Start

    Fit the batteries Please follow all steps of this chapter. • Remove all packing and protective film from the DVD player (DTH 3300 or DTH 3600) and check for the items below. • In the unlikely event that something is missing in the package, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 4: Basic Connections

    Connect all devices before plugging any power cords in the wall outlet. • Always turn off the DVD player, TV and other devices before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure that colors of connectors and plugs match for the audio connection.
  • Page 5: Dvd Remote Control

    (page 24). surround * to enjoy virtual surround sound, if you only use a stereo TV or 2 speakers (pages 10 / 14 -15 / 28). marker * to memorize scenes for replay (page 26).
  • Page 6: Menu Operation

    - clears on-screen displays - clears markers in the marker on-screen display (p.26). • Read pages 42 - 46 on the UNIVERSAL remote control to operate your TV set and video recorder (and other appliances : DTH 3600). Angle / rating...
  • Page 7: Menus

    Press STOP. 1 Press PLAY, to play a disc. the menus Then press menu 2 Press blue title key. (*) (see page 7). (*) if the DVD disc contains 2 or more titles. "Info" menus Level 1 0:43:53 V : [OK] Disc "options"...
  • Page 8: Info Displays

    POR _______ Portuguese • For some DVDs which offer a DVD menu, you can also press the menu key and follow the steps offered by the disc-specific menu to make your dialogue, subtitles, language selection according to what is available on that particular disc.
  • Page 9: Front And Display

    3D SURROUND : To enjoy virtual surround even with a stereo Speed increases as you turn headphone TV set or the two loudspeakers of your amplifier. the dial. (6.5 mm jack) and OPEN/CLOSE : Press Open/Close to open and close the disc tray.
  • Page 10: About Discs

    12 cm and 8 cm (with or without playback control). NTSC playback on PAL TV set In addition to the PAL DVDs and video CDs, you may enjoy your favourite NTSC movies as well (a 60 Hz PAL compatible TV set is required).
  • Page 11: Connections

    (provided). 4 x 3 or 16 x 9 (see your TV user's manual). In this case, do not connect any device to the AV2 socket of the Connect your DVD player to DVD player, because the picture of this other device will not your TV set with only one appear on your TV screen.
  • Page 12 Do not block ventilation holes of DECODER any of the devices. Set devices so that air can circulate freely. Also consult the user's manual of Connecting to a TV with two SCART sockets additional devices for further information. RGB signal or Video signal AV1/TV AV2/EXT...
  • Page 13: Audio Connections

    An amplifier is "advanced" when it can transform the 5.1 channel signal it receives from the DVD player with a digital decoder to an analog signal. The 6 cinch jacks on the amplifier are analog inputs for connecting the 6 cinch analog outputs of the DVD player (DTH 3600 only).
  • Page 14 Languages 29/ 20- 21 Basic/advanced set-up 2 0 - 2 3 / 34-39 Troubleshooting / Index 48- 51 ..... .
  • Page 15 2 cinch audio out jacks. Cinch Audio cable • DTH 3600 : You do not need to configure the speakers on the DVD player (as suggested on CD IN / AUX IN page 37).
  • Page 16 DTH 3300 - DTH 3600 Connecting a “standard”* 5.1 channel Amplifier / Dual connection: Dolby Digital Decoder (AC 3) without an audio digital and analog MPEG-2 decoder and with DTS decoder • Select the type of digital audio output in the set-up menu (see...
  • Page 17 - on your Amplifier / Decoder (refer to its documentation) for Dolby Digital (AC 3) discs. - to read the 5.1 channel MPEG-2 audio discs on a DVD disc, turn on the advanced input (5.1 channel analog) on the amplifier to be able to use the DVD player’s MPEG-2 decoding.
  • Page 18 Digital Audio Output jacks to connect to an equipment other than a Dolby Digital (AC- 3) or MPEG 2 receiver or a suitable decoder. Such a connection can create a high level of noise that may be harmful to your ears, and could damage headphones or speakers.
  • Page 19: Preferred Languages

    • Speaker Set-up (DTH 3600 only) (p.37-39) [RETURN] [OK] 7 Display Options Selects : • Screen format (4x3 PS, 4x3 LB, 16x9) (p.22) • Still mode (Field, Frame, Auto) (p.34) Press STOP to stop playing a disc. • On screen message ON/OFF (p.34) If not on-screen call the set-up menu •...
  • Page 20: Your Preferred Languages On Discs

    Your preferred languages for dialogues, subtitles and menus are those that the player selects for you automatically for all discs (if available). Of course you can change them for each disc (page 29). There is no need to make the following settings, as language selection...
  • Page 21: Picture / Sound Output

    [OK] - Press key number 2, if you want to see the total 16x9 screen, • With a 16 x 9 movie, you will see black strips appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 16x9 movie - Press key number 1, if you want to see the central position of the 16x9 screen (the sides of the 16x9 movie picture may be cut off).
  • Page 22: Scart Output

    SCART output Select what kind of signal the player will supply to the SCART input of your TV set. Refer to your TV's user manual to see what is the high quality picture format that your TV can receive via the SCART socket.
  • Page 23: Basic Play

    Basic play Playback Switch on your DVD player and TV set. Select the correct AV input on your TV, if necessary. You may also turn on your hifi system (properly connected to the player). Please see pages 31 - 33 for audio CD / video CD specials.
  • Page 24: Master Volume

    [OK] audio CD, video CD The different types of discs (DVD, Audio CD, Video CD) may differ a lot at volume level. This function allows you to harmonize them. Do not reduce the volume under 95 if you are listening to an audio CD with DTS.
  • Page 25: Access To A Scene

    • Turn the shuttle dial during play (4 speed) • Normal play is resumed when the shuttle dial is released. step • While in search mode on DVD or video CD, no sound will be heard, except in (2x), if proper selection has been made (page 36). reverse...
  • Page 26: Titles, Chapters, Tracks, Or Elapsed Time

    • It may not work correctly with some discs (Video CD, with PBC, Menu “ON” mode). • To define the “B” point of the (A-B) section, the player must be in Normal play mode. Do not use “REV or FWD” buttons, ortherwise “A-B Repeat” mode will be lost.
  • Page 27: Sound And Picture

    Virtual 3-D Surround Sound For DVDs, Video CDs and Audio CDs Playing DVDs, Video CDs and Audio CDs, you can hear virtual surround sound as if from rear speakers (even if you use only a stereo TV or a two-channel stereo system).
  • Page 28: Languages

    Audio language A movie or video programme may be recorded in more than one language (up to 8) on the disc. So you can hear the dialogue in your own language (if available) or in the original language of the movie. Set-up, page 21.
  • Page 29: Angle / Rating

    A selection menu contained on the discs is sometimes available. Presse the menu key to activate it while viewing.. • However this setting dissapears as soon as the disc is removed from the player or as soon as it is switched off. Camera angle For DVDs...
  • Page 30: Programme Play (Dvd-Cd)

    Random play (Audio CD and Video CD only) Your player can play the tracks on the disc in random order. • If you play a video CD with "PBC" menu mode, programme play is not available. If a disc is playing, press STOP.
  • Page 31 TV screen) Enter the desired track number with the number keys. Audio CD : Introscan With Introscan, you can listen to the beginning of each track for ca.10 seconds. Press «title» key during CD playback. Video CD : Track View Desired music or video display can be accessed directly without using the menu function.
  • Page 32: Using Playback Control (Pbc) Menu

    This menu appears after the disc is loaded (or after PLAY or menu key is pressed). Some video CD (vers. 2.0) with PBC may not have a menu on-screen and may behave like a video CD vers. 1.1. Press PLAY to start playback.
  • Page 33: Special Settings

    Special settings Still mode If a disc is playing, press STOP. MAIN MENU 1 Audio English Call the main menu with the menu key. 2 Subtitle Auto 3 Player Menu English Select "Display options" ; press key number 7. 4 Disc Menu...
  • Page 34: Special Display Options

    • When using the arrows for selection, press ok button to confirm. MAIN MENU 1 Audio English If a disc is playing press STOP. Then call the main 2 Subtitle Auto menu with the menu key. 3 Player Menu English...
  • Page 35: Special Audio Options

    1 Dolby Digital Out To exit main menu, press return twice. 2 MPEG-2 Digital Out 3 DTS • No sound will be heard on discs with LPCM or DTS during 4 Dynamic Compression 2x Payback. 5 x2 Playback Audio 6 Speakers...
  • Page 36: Speakers

    Speakers (for DTH 3600 only) Speaker setting is required only if you use the 6 cinch jacks on the rear of the DVD player. In that case, the Dolby Digital / MPEG-2 decoder sends a decoded 5.1 signal to the amplifier (for further information, refer to figures 3 and 5 on pages 17-18). Speaker setting is required only at installation.
  • Page 37 Underlined item is the factory setting. Speaker icons display and size • If the speaker is connected, display the corresponding icon on-screen. If it is not connected, delete the icon. • If the speaker restores low frequencies (<100 hz), select the large icon.
  • Page 38: Speakers

    • If the distance (D2) from the listening position to the central speaker or the distance (D3) from the listening position to the surround speakers is greater than or equal to the distance (D1) from the listening position to the front speakers, no adjustments are required.
  • Page 39: Rating

    Rating limit Rating This feature allows you to control the type of discs or programme your family can watch. If some discs contain information, or scenes which exceed the rating limit you have set, they will not be played. •...
  • Page 40: Changing Rating Items

    SET RATING LIMIT Unlock 3. Confirm with ok . Lock Level 8 Least Restrictive The player releases the lock and sets the limit to "unlock" b To set another limit 1. Press key number 1. 1 Most Restrictive 2. See page 40.
  • Page 41: Universal Remote Control

    • Try out which functions you can control with the remote control. • Maybe you cannot control all functions of your tv set or video recorder. Try to find the most efficient code for your brand (for brands with several codes).
  • Page 42: Brand Codes Information

    Saba _______________ 000, 001, 005, 010, 019, 020 Salora _______________ 005 Samsung_____________ 020, 030 Sanyo _______________ 008, 018 If you do not find the brand of your video recorder or Schaub-Lorenz _______ 005, 016, 020 TV, you may succeed with codes from other brands. Schneider____________ 019-021...
  • Page 43 DTH3600-GB-F8-DAE 7/05/99 10:13 Page 44 Universal remote control Universal remote control setting (for DTH 3600 only) List of satellite receiver brands Sat receiver brands Code Huth ____________ 384, 385 Akai ____________ 301 ITT _____________ 386, 387 Alba ____________ 302-309 Kathrein _________ 388-391...
  • Page 44: To Control Other Devices

    Universal remote control To control other devices This remote control allows you to control your TV set and video. With the DTH 3600, you can also control your satellite receiver and hifi system (to set the remote control, see pages 42-44).
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  • Page 46: Local Codes Information

    This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the local management information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the region number mentionned on the DVD disc does not correspond to the region number of this DVD player, this DVD player cannot play the disc.
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    No power ? • Correctly connect the AC Power Cord to an AC Outlet. • If the player is not used, i.e. no key pressed for 30 minutes, Power is switched off automatically ? it automatially switches to standby (Auto Power Off). Press the or STANDBY key to switch the player on again.
  • Page 48 (see page 11). • If the disc is dirty, wipe it with a soft and clean cloth (page 2). • Condensation occured inside the player. Leave it at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    16 x 9) set-up menu (page 22) • Do not use zoom function on your TV, as parts of the picture and menu may be lost. • The setting of "On-Screen Display" is set to "Off". Set it to "On" in...
  • Page 50: Appendix

    ............Dear customer, please remember, that when this product has reached the end of its service life, you are responsable for the special treatment it will be subject to.
  • Page 51: Dvd Copy Protection

    In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection Device, which can be triggered on and off by the DVD disc itself, in order to make any recording of the concerned DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor picture quality, or even impossible.
  • Page 52: For Uk Users

    The fused plug A fused plug must be fitted with a 3A fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 and fuse covers must always be securely remounted. If your set does not work, the fuse may be blown.

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