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DVD8000 User's Manual

DVD Player

DIGITAL
SURROUND
Kodak
PLAYS
MP3
Picture CD
C O M P A T I B L E

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  • Page 1: Dvd Player

    DVD8000 User's Manual DVD Player Kodak DIGITAL PLAYS Picture CD C O M P A T I B L E SURROUND...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Introduction Introduction Safety Precautions ....................... Important Safety Instructions..................Caution ......................... Features ........................Front Panel and Rear Panel Illustration ............... VFD Illustration ......................Remote Controller ......................Connections Connecting to a TV Set ....................Connecting to an AV Amplifier with 2 Channels Analog Audio Input ......Connecting to an AV Amplifier with 5.1 Channels Analog Audio Input .....
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Introduction CAUTION: THE UNIT EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM. TO ENSURE THE PROPER USE OF THE UNIT, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP IT FOR RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK FUTURE REFERENCE. DO NOT OPEN IF THE UNIT REQUIRES SERVICING, CONTACT THE SELLER OR OUR SERVICE CENTRE - SEE "TROUBLE SHOOTING".
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Introduction 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 openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 5: Caution

    Caution Introduction For safety, please use the original box and packing materials, and keep the mode of packing same as the original. When you repackage this product. Do not place this product near the volatile liquid such as insecticide. It is normal for the cover and rear panel become warm after the player has been operating for a long time.
  • Page 6: Features

    Features Introduction Dual Decoding: Dolby Digital AC-3 and DTS Decoding Full compatibility with DVD, SVCD, VCD, CD, MP3, and Kodak picture CD on CD-RW & CD-RW (finalised) Screensaver Multiple playback modes: Memory, Program, Search, 10-Second Review Dynamic spectrum display and 6 frequency bands adjustable 5.1 CH, 2 CH, Optical and Coaxial digital output Composite Video, S-Video and Component (YCbCr) video outputs Disc formats supported by this player:...
  • Page 7: Front Panel And Rear Panel Illustration

    Front panel and Rear panel illustrations Introduction Front panel disc tray open/close fast backward menu next echo control play power mic 1,2 volume pause previous fast forward stop control Rear panel down-mix composite surround right video output right component main right video output centre...
  • Page 8: Vfd Illustration

    VFD Illustrations Introduction The figure above shows the front panel with all the displays on. Illuminates when a DVD disc is loaded. 1. DVD indicator 2. DTS indicator Illuminates when audio is DTS out. 3. SVCD-VCD indicator Illuminates VCD when a VCD disc is loaded, SVCD when Super-VCD disc is loaded and CD when a CD disc is loaded.
  • Page 9: Remote Controller

    Remote Control Introduction...
  • Page 10: Connections

    Connecting to a TV Set Connections Notes: Set player's Analog Out mode to "2 Channel" in the audio setup page. (See page 17) There are three ways of connecting the player's AV output to the TV set. 1. S-video cable and left/right audio cable. (Set the [Video Type] to [CVBS S-Video]) 2.
  • Page 11: Connecting To An Av Amplifier With 2 Channels Analog Audio Input

    Connecting to an AV amplifier with 2 channel analog audio input Connections Notes: 1. Set player's Analog Out mode to "2 Channel" in the audio set up page (See page 17). 2. Set the TV set's AV input to the channel you have connected. 3.
  • Page 12: Connecting To An Av Amplifier With 5.1 Channels Analog Audio Input

    Connecting to an AV amplifier with 5.1 channel analog audio input Connections Notes: 1. Set player's Analog Out mode to "5.1 Channel" in the audio set up page (See page 17). 2. Set the TV set's AV input to the channel you have connected. 3.
  • Page 13: Connecting To An Av Amplifier With Digital Audio Input

    Connecting to an AV amplifier with digital audio input Connections Notes: 1. Set player's Digital Out mode to "PCM" or "Raw" in the audio set up page (See page 18). 2. Set either the Optical or the Coaxial digital audio output. 3.
  • Page 14: Basic Playback

    Basic Operation Basic Playback Preparation before playing: 1. Connect your DVD player to the TV and amplifier. 2. Turn on the TV. 3. Set the TV to the AV input connected to the DVD Player. 4. Turn down the volume on your amplifier, then power it on. 5.
  • Page 15: Modes And Features Setup

    Modes and Features Setup Advanced Features ON SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)/SETUP In stop mode, press OSD/SETUP, and the TV screen will display the setup menu as the following: A. Press to change the items. B. Press ENTER to display the submenu. C.
  • Page 16 Modes and Features Setup Advanced Features Language Setup 2. Select [DVD Subtitle], and press ENTER or to display the [DVD Subtitle] submenu: A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu. Note: Subtitle languages vary by disc.
  • Page 17 Modes and Features Setup Advanced Features Video Setup Select [Video] in the Setup Menu, and press ENTER to display the [Video] submenu: Press select the menu item. A. Press ENTER or to setup. B. Press RETURN or to return to the Setup Menu. 1.
  • Page 18 Modes and Features Setup Advanced Features Video Setup 3. Select [Video Type], and press ENTER or to display the [Video Type] submenu: A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu. [CVBS S-Video] ---- S-Video output.
  • Page 19 Modes and Features Setup Advanced Features Audio Setup 3. Select [Digital Out], and press ENTER or to display the [Digital Out] submenu: A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu. [PCM] --- Digital audio output in PCM (pulse code modulation) format;...
  • Page 20 Modes and Features Setup Advanced Features Rating Setup Select [Rating] in the Setup Menu, and press ENTER to display the [Rating] submenu: Press Unlocked select the menu item. A. Press ENTER or to Setup Menu. Note: Not all DVDs support ratings. 1.
  • Page 21 Modes and Features Setup Advanced Features Other Setup Items 1. Select [Screen Saver], and press ENTER or to display the [Screen Saver] submenu: A. Press to change your selection. B. Press ENTER to confirm. C. Press OSD/SETUP to exit the Setup Menu. 2.
  • Page 22: Remote Control Operation

    Remote Control Operation Advanced Features STANDBY/ON During the playback, press STANDBY/ON to stop the player and return to standby mode. While the player is in standby, press STANDBY/ON or any key on the front panel to resume normal operation. TITLE During DVD playback, press TITLE to display the DVD title menu, or play from the first title.
  • Page 23 Remote Control Operation Advanced Features OSD/SETUP During playback, press OSD/SETUP key to display the current time of the disc playing. Elapsed time of the Remain time of the current track/chapter current track/chapter Press OSD/SETUP again to display the additional information of the disc playing. Elapsed time of the current track Remain time of the current track Disc type...
  • Page 24 Remote Control Operation Advanced Features 0-9 Keys These keys are used to input the time, as well as title, chapter and track numbers. When a numeric item is displayed on the screen, press 0-9 keys to select the desired entry, and press ENTER to confirm. When a CD and VCD is playing (with PBC off), press 0-9 keys to select a track directly, then press ENTER to confirm.
  • Page 25 Remote Control Operation Advanced Features SEARCH Use the number keys to input the desired [Time], [Relative-Time] or [Title/Chapter] then press ENTER to confirm. Notes: 1. During CD playback, press SEARCH to display the [Track Search] menu, and press it again to display the [Disc Search] menu. 2.
  • Page 26 Remote Control Operation Advanced Features CLEAR Press CLEAR key to delete the number you have entered. Press once to delete one digit, Press and hold to delete all digits. PAUSE/STEP Press PAUSE/STEP during playback to pause playback. Press PAUSE/STEP again to step forwards one frame. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
  • Page 27 Remote Control Operation Advanced Features RETURN During VCD or SVCD playback (with PBC on), press RETURN to return to the program menu. In the Setup Menu, press RETURN to return to the main menu. Press it in some menus, pressing RETURN cancels the current display. During playback, press A-B key to select point A.
  • Page 28 Remote Control Operation Advanced Features PLAY MODE Press PLAY MODE to display the [Play Mode] menu: Press to change the items 1. Select [Repeat], and press ENTER or to display the [Repeat] submenu: Press to change your selection. A. Press ENTER to confirm. B.
  • Page 29 Remote Control Operation Advanced Features While [Program] is on, press ENTER to display the [Program] submenu: Input the track numbers in the order you would like them to play. When finished select [Play] and press ENTER to play the tracks in the new programmed order. To clear all the numbers you have entered select [Clear All] and press ENTER.
  • Page 30 Remote Control Operation Advanced Features ENHANCE The Timer feature allows you to automatically power off the player after a specified length of time (up to 99:59:59). If not to input, pleas press ENTER key ,the timer function is disabled. Enhanced Features --|--|-- The time remaining until the power is turned off is shown here.
  • Page 31 Remote Control Operation Advanced Features CHANNEL Press CHANNEL, and the [Channel Setup] menu will display as follows: Channel Setup Channel Press ENTER repeatedly to change the selection. Channel Setup Channel Stereo Left Right When Karaoke is off: You can change four channel modes: Stereo/Left/Right/Mix. When Karaoke is on: (1) You can select: Stereo/Left/Right/Mix/Partner Left/Partner Right, during CD/VCD/SVCD playback.
  • Page 32 Remote Control Operation Advanced Features ZOOM During VCD/SVCD/DVD playback, press ZOOM to magnify the image as follows: Q Off ANGLE During DVD playback Press ANGLE to view scenes from different camera angles. Press ANGLE repeatedly to change from one camera angle to another. Note: This function is disc specific.
  • Page 33: Enjoying Karaoke

    Enjoying Karaoke Function Illustrations KARAOKE Press KARAOKE key, the screen will display as the following: Karaoke: on Note: When Karaoke is off, press KARAOKE key, and Karaoke will be on. When Karaoke is on, press KARAOKE key, and Karaoke will be off. Set the player as the following, then you can enjoy Karaoke.
  • Page 34: Mp3 Playback

    MP3 Playing Advanced Features Supported formats Disc format: ISO 9660, Joliet Music file formats: MP3 MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32--320kbps Total number of music files and albums: around 350 per disc Sampling rate: 32kHz/44.1kHz/48kHz Note: The player will not identify or play MP3 discs under the following conditions: recording format is not supported, badly scratched or deformed disc, MP3 recorded in CD-R or CD-RW which is not finalised, or a dirty pick-up When an MP3 disc is loaded, the screen will display as follows: Total tracks...
  • Page 35: Kodak Picture Cd Playback

    KODAK Picture CD Playback Function Illustrations The introduction of KODAK PICTURE CD A Kodak Picture CD has the size and shape of a regular CD. You can order a KODAK Picture CD simply by checking the box on the photo finishing envelope when you drop off a roll of film (35mm or Advanced Photo System (APS) colour print film) at the time of processing in Kodak Express store displaying "Kodak Picture CD"...
  • Page 36 KODAK Picture CD Playback Function Illustrations Zoom Function: The player provides both Zoom in/out and pan function, The picture will zoom in/out as follows: Q off Note: During the ZOOM function, slideshow transitions and image rotation are disabled. Q off: close zoom, press PLAY key to resume slideshow transitions. Q1, Q2, Q3: zoom in;...
  • Page 37: Others

    Troubleshooting Other Please read the user's manual carefully before using the DVD player. If you have any troubles in using this player, try to solve the problems by the suggestions mentioned below. If you can not remove the trouble after using all the suggestions, please contact our company or the technical service centre authorised by us.
  • Page 38: Specifications

    Specifications Other Power requirements: 110-240V 50/60Hz Power consumption: 25W Signal system: NTSC/PAL Unit Weight: 3.0kg Unit Dimensions: 430mm (W) x 2256mm (D) x 61 mm(H) Video out Video out: 1.0V(p-p)/75 sync, negative polarity, RCA pin Jack x 1 S-video output connector (separate Y, C signal output connector): Y output: 1.0V(p-p)/75 sync, negative polarity C output: 0.286V(p-p)/75...
  • Page 39: Remote Control Preparation

    Remote Control Preparation Other Insert batteries Using the remote control Point the remote control at the remote sensor. 1. Open the cover. (The pictures are only for reference) 2. Insert batteries. Make sure to match the "+" and "-" of the batteries with the marks inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 41 PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD 1 JOYNTON AVENUE WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA TEL: (02) 9313 7111 FAX: (02) 9313 7555 www.palsonic.com.au PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE TELEPHONE AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888...

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