CyberHome Cyber Home CHLDV712 Owner's Manual

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CH-LDV 712
USA VERSION 1.0

Portable DVD Player

Owner's Manual
www.cyberhome.com
Welcome to the Digital Video Revolution!
Your CyberHome Portable DVD Player is designed to provide a great Home
Theater experience on the go! Please retain this User Manual for future
reference. Remember to read the manual carefully before connecting and
powering on the unit.

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  • Page 1: Portable Dvd Player

    Welcome to the Digital Video Revolution! Your CyberHome Portable DVD Player is designed to provide a great Home Theater experience on the go! Please retain this User Manual for future reference. Remember to read the manual carefully before connecting and...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions When using this DVD player, basic instructions should always be followed, including the following: 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 dry cloth 7) Do not block any ventilation opening, Install in accordance with the manufacture's instructions 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions (Cont’d) WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND ONLY USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
  • Page 4: Important Battery Safety Precautions

    Important Battery Safety Precautions Read these battery instructions carefully before using the battery. Charging • Charging should shall be less than specified 8.4 V. • The battery should be charged within the specified temperature of 0~45° C. Discharging • In order to prevent over-discharging, the battery should discharge between 7.2 to 7.8 V. •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information Important Safety Instructions ........... 1-2 Important Battery Safety Precautions.
  • Page 6 Table of Contents (Cont’d) Setting Player Options Using the On-Screen Function Menu ..........36 Function Menu DISPLAY and Other Options .
  • Page 7: Dvd Player Features & Supported Discs

    DVD Player Features & Supported Discs Welcome to the Digital Video Revolution! Your new DVD Portable opens the door to a much richer home and Portable entertainment experience than you’ve ever seen before. Enhanced Video and Sound quality, as well as greater flexibility and options are just some of the benefits of Digital Video over conventional formats such as VHS.
  • Page 8: Caring For Optical Discs

    Caring for Optical Discs Handling of Discs: Please hold the disc by gripping the rim or by placing the index finger in the central hole. Never touch the signal surface, which is shiny. This applies to both sides of double sided discs. Cleaning of Discs: Finger prints or stains on the surface of the disc may cause signal loss.
  • Page 9: Preparing And Using The Remote Control

    Preparing and Using the Remote Control Installing the Battery If the remote control only operates when you get closer to the DVD Player, it may indicate that the battery is weak. Please replace the battery (Lithium battery) simultaneously with a new battery of the same type (CR 2025). Please note the positive (+) side is facing upwards when the remote is held as shown below.
  • Page 10: Remote Control Functions

    Remote Control Functions (1 of 2) Understanding the Buttons on the Remote The Remote Control provides access to the DVD Player’s advanced functions, such as searching, repeating video segments, accessing the Setup Menu, choosing subtitle mode, muting the volume and pausing the action, just to name a few.
  • Page 11 Remote Control Functions (2 of 2) SKIP NEXT Press to skip to the next chapter or track. RETURN When navigating disc menus, press to return to the previous menu accessed. REPEAT 1/ALL Press to enable repeat mode. Press again to cycle through choices - Repeat Chapter, Title or Disc.
  • Page 12: Dvd Panel Functions

    DVD Panel Functions (1 of 2) Changes the Input/Output Video Modes. Ÿ Normal DVD Player operation. Ÿ Use external monitor Ÿ Use portable as Audio/Video input device FAST REVERSE / PREVIOUS TRACK Multi-Speed Fast Reverse search during playback. Press and hold 3 seconds to skip to the previous chapter or track.
  • Page 13: Dvd Panel Functions - Function Menu

    DVD Panel Functions - Function Mode ( 2 of 2) On player simplified operations - Function Menu Using Player panel’s ARROW and ENTER buttons to navigate and execute Disc Menus, Function Menu and other options. Function Menu allows you to operate simplified operations, such as Display, Brightness, LCD Mode, Battery, and Setup on your DVD player without using the Remote Control.
  • Page 14: Power Supply - Ac Adapter

    Power Supply (1) Using the AC adapter You can use the AC Power Adapter to conserve your battery life if there’s an AC Outlet nearby. Once AC Power is applied, the unit will be in STANDBY Mode. STANDBY mode lets you awake system quickly by using the remote control POWER Button, or the unit’s ON button.
  • Page 15: Power Supply - Battery Pack

    Power Supply (2) Using and Charging the Battery Pack Charge the Battery Pack before using it for the first time. Normally, the Battery Pack can be charged around 500 times. With normal daily use, your Battery Pack can last for 1.5 years. When fully charged, the Battery Pack can operate an estimated 3 ~ 4 hours of continuous playback.
  • Page 16: Detaching Battery Pack

    Detaching Battery Pack Detaching the Battery Pack from the unit If the player is not going to be used for a long period of time, we recommend you detatch the Battery Pack. Even if the unit is powered down, the unit is still consuming some power in STANDBY Mode. This could lead to over discharging of the battery.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Dvd Player To Your Tv/Receiver

    Connecting the DVD Player to your TV / Receiver Determining the Video & Audio Connections You Will Use The first step to connecting your DVD Player on your TV is to make the cable connections that will allow you to see the video and hear the audio on your TV and optional Stereo Receiver.
  • Page 18: Composite / S-Video & Stereo Audio Connections

    Composite / S-Video & Stereo Audio Connections Typical Connection - Connecting to a TV with Composite Video In and Stereo Audio In If your TV has only a single Video Input jack, typically a yellow-colored plug, you will use the Composite Video output of the DVD Player for the Video Connection.
  • Page 19: Component Video & Progressive Scan Connections

    Component Video & Progressive Scan Connections Connecting to a TV with Component Video Inputs Component Video separates the Video Signal into three separate “components”, resulting in a higher quality picture than S-Video or Standard Composite Video. In order to use Component Video, you must use a TV equipped with Component Video Inputs.
  • Page 20: Optical Digital Audio Connections

    Digital Audio Connection Using the Optical Digital Audio Output Connection Your DVD Player features Optical Digital Audio Output to provide the ultimate in realism for your Home Theater experience. Use this function to get the most out of discs recorded with Dolby 5.1 Digital Surround Sound or Digital Theater System (DTS) by sending the encoded, or “RAW”...
  • Page 21: Getting Started - Powering On & Playing A Disc

    Getting Started - Powering On & Playing a Disc After Power is Applied Once power is applied to the DVD Player, turn on the unit either by remote or the front panel’s Power button. At this moment, you will see the Player’s Power Indicator is Green (See pg 31). Once there is a disc inside and the disc lid is closed, your player starts to play automatically.
  • Page 22: Stopping And Pausing Play

    Stopping and Pausing Play To Stop Disc Play STOP Press the STOP button to stop playback of the disc. With Audio CDs and DVDs, after the STOP button is pressed, the CyberHome Splash Screen will display on the screen. The stop point is now saved and you can resume playback by pressing PLAY.
  • Page 23: Navigating Disc Menus

    Navigating Disc Menus Using the MENU and TITLE Buttons to Access Menus on DVD Discs Most DVDs discs feature menus that will allow you to navigate the various Chapters, Special Features and Setup Options available on the disc. Some menus will automatically be displayed when you insert a disc. To access menus at any time, use the MENU and TITLE buttons.
  • Page 24: Fast Forward/Reverse & Slow Motion Scanning

    Fast Forward/Reverse & Slow Motion Scanning Finding a Position on the Disc Using the Search Function Your DVD Player features a Search function that will allow you to scan through video at fast or slow speeds to find a specific position. The scan functions available will depend on the type of disc you are using.
  • Page 25: Jumping To A Specific Chapter/Track Or Time Position

    Jumping to a Specific Chapter/Track or Time Position You may Choose a Specific Track or Time Position to Playback There are many options available to choose the beginning playback point on DVDs, and Audio CDs. You may use the GOTO button, or enter a Track Number directly using the NUMBER buttons (CD-Audio).
  • Page 26: Saving Locations For Quick Play With Bookmarks

    Saving Locations for Quick Play with Bookmarks Mark Points on the Disc for Quick Play with the BOOKMARK Button While you’re watching a DVD, you can easily “mark” points on the disc that you would like quick access to later on. You can also use bookmarks with Audio CDs. Press the Bookmark Button BOOKMARK Press the Bookmark button to bring up the Bookmark Menu:...
  • Page 27: Repeating A Title, Chapter/Track Or Disc

    Repeating a Title, Chapter/Track or Disc Repeat a Single Track on an Audio CD or an Entire DVD Disc Your player has many options for repeating segments of DVDs and Audio CDs. This section covers how to repeat segments already defined on the disc, such as a Chapter or Track.
  • Page 28: Playing Tracks In A Particular Order With Program Play

    Playing Tracks in a Particular Order with Program Play Create Custom Playback Programs of up to 30 Steps If you would like to program the Chapters or Tracks on your CD discs to play in an order you specify, create a custom playback program with the PROGRAM button. Select the PROGRAM Button during Playback PROGRAM You will see the Program Menu on the screen.
  • Page 29: Playing Mp3 Files With The Mp3 Navigator

    Playing MP3 Files with the MP3 Navigator Your DVD Player is also a Feature-Packed MP3 Player! When you insert an MP3 disc, the player will launch the MP3 Navigator, an on-screen program that lets you easily select and play MP3 files stored on CD-R or CD-RW discs. The MP3 Navigator gives you several options for MP3 Playback, including Repeat and Shuffle modes.
  • Page 30: Viewing Jpg Files On Your Tv

    Viewing JPG Files on Your TV You Can Play Slide-Shows of JPG Images Stored on CD-R and CD-RW Discs When you insert a disc containing only JPG files, the player will automatically launch a Slide-Show of your images. For discs with MP3 and JPG files, the Media Player discussed on page 28 will be launched. JPG Picture files must be saved with the .JPG extension.
  • Page 31: Using The Zoom Function

    Using the Zoom Function You can Zoom In during Playback or on a Still Frame Want to take a closer look at something you see in a DVD movie? Use the Zoom function. The Zoom function lets you enlarge the Video Image to twice (2x) the original size, while also viewing a Reference Window showing the full original picture.
  • Page 32: Changing The Monitor Settings

    Video Mode Playing Selecting the Video Mode Press the MONITOR button to select which Video Mode you are going to use. Your DVD player provides three types of VIDEO Modes - 1) Normal Player operation, 2) Player Audio/Video output to External Monitor/Speaker, and 3) Audio/Video Input from External Devices.
  • Page 33: Built-In Screen Displaying Mode

    Built-in Screen Displaying Mode You can choose 4 types of Display Modes for the built-in screen. Your Player features four Display Modes - Full, Wide, Normal, and Off. In Full Mode, the full 16:9 display is used. This is ideal for movies recorded in widescreen format. In Wide Mode, a special function slightly compresses a 4:3 image so that it will look more normal using the full 16:9 widescreen display.
  • Page 34: Brightness

    Brightness Adjusting Brightness Levels with BRIGHTNESS Button Your DVD Player provides a convenient function allowing you to adjust Brightness either by pressing the Remote Control BRIGHTNESS Button or using the Function Menu BRIGHTNESS (See pg 36) if the Remote’s not handy. Adjust the Brightness when your viewing environment is insufficient light or too bright.
  • Page 35: More Audio & Video Functions

    More Audio & Video Functions Suspending Audio with the MUTE Button MUTE To temporarily cancel the Audio of the disc you’re listening to or watching, simply press the MUTE button. You’ll see an indicator on screen letting you know that the player is in MUTE mode.
  • Page 36: Putting It All Together With The Display Button

    Putting it All Together with the Display Button Get Quick Access to Playback Information and Important Functions Use DISPLAY to get information about the playback session, as well as direct command of some of the most important functions already discussed, all grouped together in one Menu for Quick and Easy Access.
  • Page 37: Using The On-Screen Function Menu

    Using the On-Screen Function Menu Adjusting the Brightness Setting in the Function Menu Your DVD Player features an on-screen Function Menu that allows you to adjust simple settings for Brightness, and enable other functions like LCD MODE. This friendly Function lets you watch DVDs or listen Audio CDs more easily when the Remote Control isn’t nearby.
  • Page 38: Function Menu Display And Other Options

    Function Menu Display and Other Options DISPLAY Cursor Mode DISPLAY function is the same as well as using Remote Control. (See pg 35) Unlike using the Remote Control the Display will show continuously until you exit it. The Cursor Mode Display will just show about 10 seconds.
  • Page 39: Using The On-Screen Setup Menu

    Using the On-Screen Setup Menu Adjusting Video and Audio Settings in the DVD Player Setup Your Player features an on-screen Setup Menu that allows you to adjust settings for your Video and Audio preferences, and enable player features like Parental Lock. When you change settings in the Setup Menu, they are stored even when power is turned off.
  • Page 40: Parental Lock And Other Options

    Parental Lock and Other Options Exploring the CHILD and OTHERS Setup Pages The CHILD and OTHERS Setup Pages contains many important options for your player. The CHILD menu is where you can set a password to control the Parental Lock and Reset functions, which let you limit the play of discs beyond a rating you specify, and reset the settings and password to factory defaults, respectively.
  • Page 41: Video Setup Options

    Video Setup Options SYSTEM - NTSC / PAL Your Player will work with TVs based on the NTSC and PAL standards, as well as TVs, Monitors and Projectors supporting the new Progressive Scan mode. NTSC is the standard TV system used in the USA, Canada, Japan and many other countries, supporting 480 Lines at 60Hz.
  • Page 42: Audio Setup Options

    Audio Setup Options DIGITAL - DOLBY / DTS / LPCM Most DVDs are produced with Dolby or DTS 5.1 Channel soundtracks. So, normally this setting should be at the default of DOLBY/DTS. However, this setting can be set to LPCM to support DVDs featuring this type of audio format.
  • Page 43: Language Options

    Language Setup Options Setting Language Options for Setup and DVDs The Language Setup Page allows you to change the language the player will use for the On-Screen Display (OSD), as well as the default language for movies with multiple language tracks. Keep in mind that if the DVD you’re using does not support the language you choose, the default of the disc will be used.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Common Problems

    Troubleshooting Common Problems The Player Does Not Power On Ÿ The AC Power cord may be loose or not plugged in. Make sure the power cord is secure in the AC socket. Ÿ The Battery Pack may be unattached. Make sure the Battery Pack is attached to the unit firmly. Ÿ...
  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications Playable Discs DVD, Audio CD, VCD, CD-R, CD-RW, SVCD TV Systems Supported NTSC, PAL, P-SCAN Laser Semiconductor Laser, wavelength 650nm Frequency Response (Digital Audio) DVD Linear Sound: 48kHz sampling 4Hz to 22kHz 96kHz sampling 4Hz to 44kHz Audio CD: 4Hz to 20kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Digital Audio) More than 65dB...
  • Page 46: Battery Specifications

    Battery Specifications Cell The cell consists of 6 pieces cell with 1500mAh in 3P 2S configuration. Voltage 7.4 V Capacity Normal: 4500mAh Operating Temperature Charging: 0 ~ 45° C Discharging: 0 ~ 60° C Storage: 0 ~ 60° C, RH = 60 ± 20 % Internal Impedance <...
  • Page 47: Glossary Of Dvd-Related Terms

    Glossary of DVD-Related Terms CD-R & CD-RW Recordable Optical Disc formats that can be used as VCD, MP3 or JPG discs with your DVD Player. Optical Digital Audio Connector A digital audio connection used to connect a DVD player to a receiver or pre-amplifier. Transfers a “RAW” (encoded) digital audio signal, minimizes signal degradation.
  • Page 48: Glossary Of Dvd-Related Terms

    Glossary of DVD-Related Terms (cont’d) LPCM Linear PCM is a method of digital audio storage typically used with CD Audio. This format is sometimes used on DVD discs - at a higher resolution than CD - for stereo soundtracks. MacroVision Analog Copy Protection which scrambles video signal when used with VHS recorders.
  • Page 49: Index

    Index a-b repeat...26 a-b repeat button...10 AC adapter ...13 angle button ...9 angles (multi-angle playback) ...34 arrow buttons ...9,12 audio button ...10 audio cd...6 audio settings ...41 batteries (lithium)...8 battery indicator...14, 35,37 battery pack ...14-15 battery safety precautions ...3 battery specification ...45 brightness button...9 brightness...33,36 bookmark button ...9...

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