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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 specifi c 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
specifi c DVD in question for more information about the options available on that DVD.
"
" may appear on the screen during operation. A "
" means the desired operation is not permitted
by the unit or disc.
Playing a disc
Stopping playback
1. Slide the CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch on
Press the
STOP button at the location where you
the left side of the unit to the ON position.
want to interrupt playback. To resume playback at
See Customizing the function settings before
the position where the disc was stopped, press the
proceeding to step 2.
PLAY button.
2. Press the PUSH OPEN fovea on the disc door to
If you press the
STOP button twice, the unit's
open the disc door.
memory will be cleared and pressing the
3. Hold the disc by its sides and carefully place it
button will reset the DVD to the beginning.
onto the spindle with the label side facing up,
pushing gently until you hear a "click".
Fast forward / Fast reverse
4. Press the PUSH OPEN fovea to close the disc
1. Press the SEARCH
or
door. It takes a short while for your unit to load
when a disc is playing. Each time you press the
the disc. After loading, the unit will automatically
SEARCH
or
SEARCH button, the playback
bring you to the main menu of the DVD or start
speed changes in the following sequence:
playing the DVD.
5. If the unit does not automatically start playing
2x
2x
4x
4x
the DVD, press the
PLAY button.
2x
2x
4x
4x
2. Press the
PLAY button when you reach the
Pausing playback (still mode)
desired point to resume normal playback.
Press the
PAUSE button. To resume normal
Notes:
playback, press the
PLAY button.
The DVD player mutes sound and subtitles
For a DVD, each time you press the
PAUSE button,
during reverse and forward scan of DVDs.
the picture advances one frame.
The fast playback speed may differ depending
on the disc.
Locating a desired section
Locating a specifi c chapter / title
If you know the chapter/title number for the chapter that you want to play, you can locate it by directly selecting
that number.
1. Press the GOTO button.
Title 01/03 Chapter 03/12
Title 01/03 Chapter 03/12
Title 01/03 Chapter 00/00
Title 01/03 Chapter 00/00
2. Press the
/
button to highlight chapter/title number, press the corresponding number buttons (2
digits) for the chapter/title you want (For example: 02, 08, 10 or 15). If you press only 1 numeric button,
press the ENTER button to confi rm.
3. Playback starts from the selected chapter/title.
Notes:
If the chapter/title number entered is not permitted by the DVD, "
" will display. Repeat steps
Input invalid
Input invalid
1 and 2 to re-enter the correct number.
Some discs may not respond to this process.
This method of locating a chapter/title is available only on a DVD that contains chapter/title numbers.
Locating a specifi c time
You can move to a specifi c location by entering its corresponding time (hours, minutes, seconds).
1. Press the GOTO button two times.
Title 01/03 Time
Title 01/03 Time
: :
2. Press the corresponding number buttons (5 digits: X:XX:XX, for example: 0 30 05, 1 08 23, 1 22 56) for the
setting point you want.
3. Playback starts from the selected section.
Notes:
If the time entered is not permitted by the DVD, "
Input invalid
Input invalid
" will display. You should re-enter the correct
time.
Some discs may not respond to this process.
Some scenes may not be located as precisely as you specifi ed.
This method for accessing specifi c locations is available only within the current title of the DVD.
Customizing the function settings
Language setup
Language
Video
1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode.
- - Language Setup Page - -
2. Press the
button to select Language Setup Page.
3. Press the
/
button to select the option (OSD Language,
OSD Language
Eng
Audio
Eng
Audio, Subtitle or Disc Menu), then press the
button.
Subtitle
Off
4. Press the
/
button to select your preferred language,
Disc Menu
Eng
then press the ENTER button to confi rm.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. Press the
button to return to the previous menu.
6. Press the SETUP or RETURN button to exit the menu.
Go To Language Setup Page
Notes:
Some DVDs may not play in the audio language you selected. A prior language may be programmed on
the disc.
Some DVDs may be set to display subtitles in a language other than the one you selected. A prior subtitle
language may be programmed on the disc.
Some DVDs allow you to change subtitle selections using the disc menu only. If this is the case, press the
MENU button and choose the appropriate subtitle language from the selection on the disc menu.
Some DVDs may not include your pre-selected language. In this case, the DVD player automatically displays
disc menus consistent with the disc's initial language setting.
Video setup
Language
Video
1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode.
- - Video Setup Page - -
2. Press the
/
button to select Video Setup Page.
3. Press the
/
button to select the option (Brightness or
Brightness
00
Contrast
00
Contrast), then press the
button.
4. Press the
/
button to adjust the setting, then press the
ENTER button to confi rm.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. Press the
button to return to the previous menu.
6. Press the SETUP or RETURN button to exit the menu.
Go To Video Setup Page
Skip (forward / reverse)
Subtitle selection
Press the
NEXT button to advance chapters/
1. While a DVD is playing, press the SUBTITLE
tracks.
button to display the current language setting,
Press the
PREV button to go back to current
as shown in the example.
or previous chapters/tracks.
For an Audio CD, use the number buttons on the
2. Press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select
remote control to jump directly to the desired
the desired subtitle language. You can turn
track number.
subtitles off by pressing the SUBTITLE button
repeatedly until the "
Audio selection
Notes:
On some DVDs, the sound is recorded in two or more
S o m e D V D s a r e s e t t o d i s p l a y s u b t i t l e s
formats. Follow the directions below to select the
automatically, and you cannot turn them off
preferred language and sound system.
even if you set the subtitle function to off .
1. While a disc is playing, press the AUDIO button
During some scenes, the subtitles may not
PLAY
to show the current audio format number.
appear immediately after you select your desired
Audio 1/3:Dolby D 2ch English
Audio 1/3:Dolby D 2ch English
scene.
The number of subtitle languages recorded
2. Press the AUDIO button repeatedly to select the
differs depending on the disc. I f only one
desired audio format.
SEARCH button
language is recorded, the language does not
Notes:
change.
If only one audio format is recorded on the DVD,
This function can only be used for discs on
the number does not change.
which subtitles have been recorded in multiple
Some DVDs allow you to change audio selections
8x
8x
16 x
16 x
languages.
using the disc menu only. If this is the case, press
Some DVDs allow you to change subtitles using
the MENU button and choose the appropriate
8x
8x
16 x
16 x
the disc menu only. If this is the case, press
language on the disc menu.
the MENU button and choose the appropriate
You can select different audio channels (Stereo,
subtitle on the disc menu.
Mono Left, Mono Right or Mix-Mono) on an
Au d i o C D b y p re s s i n g t h e AU D I O b u t t o n
repeatedly.
Locating a specifi c disc / track time
You can move to a specifi c location by entering disc/track time (minutes, seconds).
1. Press the GOTO button until the below bar appears.
2. Press the corresponding number buttons (4 digits: XX:XX, for example: 30 05, 02 23) for the setting point
you want.
3. Playback starts from the selected section.
Notes:
If the time entered is not permitted by the CD, "
Input invalid
Input invalid
time.
Some scenes may not be located as precisely as you specifi ed.
Selecting a specifi c track
1. Press the GOTO button 3 times.
2. Press the corresponding number buttons (2 digits) for the track you want (For example: 02, 08, 10 or 15). If
you press only 1 numeric button, press the ENTER button to confi rm.
3. Playback starts from the selected track.
Notes:
If the track number entered is not permitted by the CD, "
to re-enter the correct number.
You can also directly press the number buttons to select a track.
System setup
System
1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode.
2. Press the
/
button to select System Page.
3. Press the
/
button to select the option (TV Display or
Default), then press the
button.
4. Press the
/
button to adjust the settings, then press the
ENTER button to confi rm.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. Press the
button to return to the previous menu.
6. Press the SETUP or RETURN button to exit the menu.
TV Display
Pan Scan
When wide-screen video is played, this mode clips the right and left sides of the
image so that it can be viewed on a conventional screen.
Some wide-screen DVDs that do not permit Pan Scan mode playback are
automatically played in letterbox mode (black bands that appear at the top and
bottom of the screen).
Letter Box
When wide-screen video is played in this mode on a conventional screen, black
bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
Wide Screen
This is the correct mode for playing wide-screen videos on the unit screen or
System
other external wide-screens.
Notes:
The displayable picture size is preset on the DVD. Therefore the playback picture
of some DVDs may not conform to the picture size selected.
When you play DVDs recorded in the 4:3 aspect ratio, the playback picture will
always appear in the 4:3 aspect ratio regardless of the TV display setting.
Select Wide Screen to conform the LCD screen on the unit. Always be sure that
your TV display conforms to the actual TV in use if you connect the unit to a TV.
Default
It takes 3-5 seconds to reset the DVD settings to the factory default.
Angle selection
Some DVDs contain scenes that have been shot from a number of diff erent angles. For these discs, the same
scene can be viewed from each of these diff erent angles.
1. While you are playing a DVD with diff erent angles recorded,
press the ANGLE button to view the number of current
Subtitle 02/03:Spanish
Subtitle 02/03:Spanish
angles available.
2. Press the ANGLE button repeatedly to change the scene to
the next recorded angle.
After approx. two seconds, playback will continue from
" is displayed.
Subtitle Off
Subtitle Off
the new angle selected.
If no button is pressed within 10 seconds, playback
continues without changing the current angle.
Note: This function can only be used for discs on which scenes shot from multiple angles have been recorded.
Display function
While the disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to display information on operation status.
Adjust the LCD screen
You can adjust Brightness, Panel Display and Contrast of the LCD screen.
1. Press the VIDEO MODE button.
2. Press the
/
button to select Brightness, Panel Display or Contrast.
3. Press the
/
button to change the setting.
4. Press the VIDEO MODE button to exit the menu.
Programmable memory
You can combine your favorite titles/chapters/tracks
and play them in the order you determine.
1. Press the MEMORY button while a disc is
playing. The following display appears.
" will display. You should re-enter the correct
Clear: Delete all input programs.
Exit: Exit memor y menu and return to normal
playback.
Start: Start memory playback.
Next / Prev: Move to the the next / previous setup
page.
2. Input the title (2 digits) and chapter (2 digits) by
pressing the number buttons (For example: 01
02, 02 05, 02 11). It will move to the next item
automatically.
" will display. Repeat steps 1 and 2
Input invalid
Input invalid
You can use the Cursor buttons ( ,
move the highlighted bar to any item, and re-
enter the title and chapter. Press the
/
PREV to move to the the next / previous
setup page.
You can use the Cursor buttons ( ,
move the highlighted bar to "Clear", "Exit", "Start"
or "Next / Prev", and press the ENTER button to
confi rm.
Sound system
Dolby Digital
Language
Video
System
Dolby Digital is a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Soundtracks encoded in Dolby Digital can
- - System Page - -
reproduce from one to 5.1 discrete channels of excellent quality audio.
Tv Display
Wide
The unit automatically recognizes the Dolby Digital bitstream and provides a downmix suitable for two-
Default
No
channel listening. An additional Dolby Digital decoder is required for reproduction of the discrete multi-channel
soundtracks available on many DVDs.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Go To System Page
Cut off when a wide-screen
video image is played.
Maintenance
Cleaning the 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.
Pan Scan
Do NOT stick paper or tape on the surface.
Do NOT expose the disc to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
Clean the disc before playback. Wipe the disc from the center outward with a cleaning cloth.
NEVER use solvents such as benzine or alcohol to clean the disc.
Do NOT use irregular shaped discs (example: heart shaped, octagonal, etc.). They may cause malfunctions.
Cleaning the unit
Letter Box
Be sure to turn the unit off and disconnect the AC power adapter before cleaning the unit.
Wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, wipe clean with a cloth that has
been dipped in a weak soap-and-water solution and wrung out thoroughly, then wipe with a dry cloth.
Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner, cleaning fluid or other chemicals. Do NOT use compressed air to
remove dust.
Important note
Wide Screen
Before transporting the unit, remove the disc from the disc compartment.
Repeat playback
You can play a specific title or chapter repeatedly.
(Title repeat, chapter repeat, A-B repeat)
Repeating a chapter
1. While the DVD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC
1
1
1/3
1/3
button until the "
on the screen. The current chapter is played
Sequence of angle shots (Example)
repeatedly.
1
/3
2
/3
3
/3
Repeating a title
2. While the DVD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC
button until the "
the screen. The current title is played repeatedly.
To resume normal playback
3. While the DVD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC
button until the "
on the screen.
You can play a single track or the whole disc repeatedly.
Repeating a single track
1. While the CD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC
button until the "
the screen. The current track is played repeatedly.
Repeating the whole disc
2. While the CD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC
button until the "
the screen. The whole disc is played repeatedly.
To resume normal playback
3. While the CD is playing, press the REPEAT DISC
button until the repeat indicator disappears from
the screen.
Viewing JPEG fi les
3. Press the
PLAY button to star t memor y
This unit can play JPEG fi les recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM disc (CD-RW is not recommended).
playback ("
Program
Program
" appears on the screen).
4. To resume normal playback from memor y
Viewing JPEG fi les
playback
1. Press the PUSH OPEN fovea on the disc door to open the
1). Press the MEMORY button to display the
disc door.
memory menu.
2. Hold a JPEG fi le disc by its edges and gently push it onto the
2). Use the Cursor buttons ( ,
, , ) to move
spindle with the label side facing up until you hear a "click".
the highlighted bar to "Stop". Press the ENTER
3. Press the PUSH OPEN fovea to close the disc door. The JPEG
button to confi rm "Stop".
fi les on the disc will be displayed one by one automatically.
3). Press the ENTER button to confirm "Exit". It
4. Press the MENU or
will return to normal playback ("
"
Program
Program
Press the
disappear from the screen).
the
PLAY button to start playback.
Notes:
Notes:
For a CD, you can only arrange order for tracks.
You can press the
The display will be a little diff erent.
You can press the
If the title or chapter number entered is not
permitted by the DVD, it will disappear. You
You can press the
You can press the ANGLE button to rotate direction of the picture by 90°.
should re-enter correct number.
Some discs may not permit this operation.
You should input items one by one following the
1, 2, 3 ... sequence.
If the DVD contains only one title, you can only
arrange order for chapters.
Some discs may not permit memory playback
operation.
, , ) to
If you select repeat during memory playback,
the DVD player repeats the current memory
NEXT
playback.
If you press the MEMORY button while the
display appears on the TV screen, the display
, , ) to
disappears.
The programmed selections will be cleared when
you press the
STOP button two times, open
the disc tray or turn off the DVD player.
Troubleshooting guide
Symptom
No power.
The remote
control does not
function.
No sound or only
a very low-level
sound is heard.
No picture.
The picture is not
clear.
Severe hum or
noise is heard.
The disc does not
play.
Printed in China
Repeating a specifi c section
You can play a specifi c section repeatedly.
1. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B
button at the beginning of the section ("
is displayed) you want to play repeatedly.
" indicator displays
Chapter
Chapter
2. Press the REPEAT A-B button again at the end of
the section ("
" is displayed).
AB
AB
3. The unit will immediately begin replaying your
selection.
To resume normal playback
" indicator displays on
Title
Title
4. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT A-B
button until the "
" indicator displays
AB OFF
AB OFF
on the screen (the repeat indicator disappears
from the screen for a CD).
" indicator displays
Repeat Off
Repeat Off
Notes:
Some discs may not permit A-B repeat operation.
You cannot set the A-B repeat function for a
segment that includes multiple camera angles.
You can specify a segment only within the
current title or track.
There may be a slight difference between point
" indicator displays on
A and the location where playback actually
resumes depending on the disc.
" indicator displays on
STOP button to display a folder list.
/
button to highlight a JPEG fi le to play. Press
PAUSE button to freeze the picture. Press the
PLAY button to resume picture slide show.
STOP button to quit playback.
PREV or
NEXT button to change the picture.
Cause (and remedy)
Ensure the AC power adapter is connected.
The unit is not turned on.
Make sure the infrared remote sensor is not blocked.
Make sure the plastic sheet has been removed from the remote control.
Point the remote directly at the infrared remote sensor on the unit.
Replace the battery in the remote control with a new one.
Make sure DVD mode is selected.
The system is in pause mode. Press the
PLAY button to return to normal play mode.
The unit is in fast-forward or fast-reverse mode. Press the
PLAY button to return to
normal play mode.
Make sure the AUDIO/VIDEO output connections are correct.
The DTS DVD cannot be decoded to have speaker output.
The unit is too hot; shut off the unit for 30 minutes to cool it down.
The region number of the disc doesn't match the region number of this unit.
Clean the disc.
The disc is scratched.
Adjust the LCD's brightness and contrast using the VIDEO MODE button on the remote
control.
The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
Clean the disc.
There is no disc inside ("No Disc" appears on the screen).
Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing down.
Clean the disc.
A non-NTSC disc has been inserted. The unit and disc region number are incompatible.
Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in temperature.
Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again.
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