Important safety instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this appliance near water. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Precautions Thank you for purchasing this portable DVD player. Please read this manual carefully before operating it, and keep it safe for future reference. It will be helpful if you encounter any operational problem. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE...
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Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or carrying out procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. DOLBY: Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Contents Important safety instructions... 2 Precautions... 3 Contents ... 6 Precautions when using this Player ... 9 Precautions for battery pack operation ... 11 Operation of the battery pack ...11 Storage ...11 Service life and disposal ...11 Types of discs playable on this Player... 12 Marks indicated on DVDs...12 Disc structure...13 Using these operating instructions...
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Connecting to a TV ...25 Connecting to a Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG decoder or an amplifier with built-in decoder...26 Connecting to a digital amplifier that is not Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG compatible ...27 Connecting to active speaker systems...28 Connecting earphone...29 Using the battery ...
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Subtitle language ...46 Menu language ...46 Audio setup... 47 Audio out...47 Video setup ... 48 Brightness...48 Contrast ...48 Hue ...49 Saturation...49 Digital setup... 50 Digital setup ...50 Precautions during use ... 51 Trouble shooting ... 52...
Precautions when using this Player Do not move the player during playback During playback, the disc spins at high speed, so do not lift or move the player, as doing so may damage the disc. Transporting the player When transporting the player be sure to remove the disc and turn off the power, then unplug the power cord.
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When using with car power cable in cars Turn on the engine and then connect with the car power cable. Cleaning the player Clean the player using a soft, dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, apply some neutral detergent diluted in 5 to 6 parts water to a soft cloth, wring out thoroughly, wipe off the dirt, then wipe the player with a dry cloth.
When the ambient temperature is too high, the battery pack may be unusable due to activation of protection circuitry. When the portable DVD player is powered from the battery pack and if the player has not been operated for about 10 minutes with the power switched on, the player will turn off automatically.
Types of discs playable on this Player The discs listed on the table below can be played on this player without an adapter. The marks shown on the table below are indicated on the disc's label, package or jacket. . Types of playable discs and their marks DVD-Video-Discs...
Disc structure CDs are divided into units called tracks. Generally one track corresponds to one song. Tracks are sometimes further divided into indexes. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 DVDs are divided into units called titles, which are subdivided into chapters. They also include menu screens that do not belong to any title.
Using these operating instructions Be sure to read the operating instructions carefully before using the player. You can then take maximum advantage of all functions of this player. When this player is connected to a TV or AV amplifier, the setup screen should be displayed. Choose the various corresponding settings according to the equipment connected.
Checking the accessories Checking the accessories After unpacking, check that all the accessories listed below are included. AC / DC adapter Ear phone Card-type remote control unit Soft carrying bag Battery pack AV cable Car power cable Operating instructions (this manual) Accessories bag Short car bag...
Remote control unit and main unit preparations Notes on using the remote control unit Do not drop or step on the remote control unit or subject it to shocks, as this may damage it. Note that the remote control unit may not work if there are obstacles between it and the remote sensor.
Remote control unit operating range The remote control unit can operate within a distance of approximately 5 metres. Note: Most of the player's operations can be actuated with the remote control unit. Some operations, however, can only be done by using the main unit buttons.
Parts and functions Liquid crystal display The portable DVD player is equipped with a liquid crystal display. Liquid crystal display Speakers Control section Remote sensor Signals from the remote control unit are received here. Power indicator Off: No power connection.
Main unit control section Play / pause button Press to play. When pressing during playback mode, pause mode is set. Press again to resume playback. Keep it pressed for about 1.5 seconds to power on the unit. Stop / off button Press to stop playback.
Main unit left side Phone jack For connecting stereo headphone or an amplifier. Volume control Use to adjust the volume of the speakers or headphone. Video in/out jack Input or output video signals to/from device connected by setting AV IN/OUT mode value. The AV cable supplied is connected here.
Main unit rear side 1 Open-stick 2 Support You can use it to open the tray. The unit can stand with this device. How to stand 1. Pull out the support. 2. Draw out the support to a proper position. 3.
Remote control unit (frequently used buttons) 1 STANDBY button Press this button to turn the power on or off. 2 PREVIOUS / NEXT button ( and ) Use these buttons to search for the beginning of tracks or chapters. Backwards Forwards 3 Scan buttons ( and ) Use these buttons to switch playing speed forwards or...
Remote control unit (other buttons) 1 AUDIO button Press this button to change the audio language. 2 SETUP button Press this button to display set-up screen when at stop status. Press to display Video Enhance screen during playback. 3 Cursor buttons Use these buttons to move the cursor up, down, left and right when selecting setting items .
Names of battery parts and their functions DC IN connector Connect the power adapter to recharge. Battery knob Twist to lock / unlock the battery pack. Battery indicator LED. When the battery is discharging, LED is off. When recharging the battery, LED is red. When the LED is green, recharge is finished.
Connecting the Player to other devices Before connecting Turn off the power to the player and the devices to be connected. Connecting to a TV Video-/Audio cable (included) To video input jack (yellow) To audio input jack (white) To audio input jack (red) Signal flow...
Connecting to a Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG decoder or an amplifier with built- in decoder With this player, you can enjoy powerful Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG sound. Output the digital signals from the player's digital output to a decoder or amplifier with built-in decoder. See picture: Main unit left panel Connecting to a TV...
Connecting to a digital amplifier that is not Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG compatible Output the digital signals from the player's digital output to a digital amplifier that is not Dolby / DTS / MPEG compatible. Main unit left panel Notes: Carefully check the player's digital output settings before connecting the player to an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input jack which is not Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG compatible.
Connecting to active speaker systems Main unit left panel To video input jack Active speaker system Video-/Audio cable (included) To audio input jacks...
Connecting earphone Connect the earphone plug securely to the PHONE JACK on the player. To listen to music through the earphone, first use the VOLUME CONTROL on the left side of the main unit to lower the volume to minimum level, then adjust the volume to comfortable level. Be careful not to set the volume to too high a level when using the earphone.
Using the battery Recharging the battery pack Connect the output plug of AC / DC adapter to the battery pack. Connect the AC / DC adapter to the power outlet. When recharging starts, the recharge LED lights red. The recharge LED turns off when recharging is complete. Remove the power cord from the battery pack.
Notes for recharging When the battery pack is hot, it may take longer than usual to recharge or it may sometimes not be possible to recharge it. Wait for the battery pack to cool down before trying again to recharge. If the recharge LED does not light, check whether the AC adapter and battery pack are properly connected.
Be sure to use the AC adapter provided with the player. Before inserting or removing the DC output plug of the AC adapter, always be sure to turn off the power of the portable DVD player. Removing the battery pack from the player The battery pack can be removed from the player as described below.
Turning on the power Connect the AC adapter to a power socket. Connect the DC output plug of the adapter to the DC input jack on the main unit. Hold the ON button on the main unit depressed for about 1.5 seconds. The power LED lights blue.
Playback functions Loading Press OPEN button to open. (If no disk is in place, the tray will open automatically after power on.) Without a power supply, the tray will not open automatically; you must insert the open-stick into the hole to open it. Position disc and press down the disc with your fingers near the centre hole.
Playing Load the disc One of the following messages appears on the screen: DVD, VCD, CD. For some discs, playback starts automatically when the tray is closed. For a disc which has been programmed and stored in memory, playback starts automatically in the programmed order.
If a menu screen appears For DVDs with menu screen or video CDs with playback control (PBC), a menu screen appears. Use the cursor buttons ( / / / ) to select the item, then press the ENTER button. To use the number buttons on the remote control unit to select the item, first press the SHIFT button until NUMBER is displayed on screen, then press number buttons to select the item.
Returning to the previous chapter or track (DVDs, video CDs and CDs) Press the previous button during playback. After pressing the previous button, playback returns to the beginning of the previous chapter or track. Moving to the next chapter or track (DVDS, video CDs and CDs) Press the next button during playback.
Turning off the power When the power is on, press OFF and hold it for about 1.5 seconds. The power LED shows red and the standby mode is set. The power can also be turned off by pressing the STANDBY button on the remote control unit. Unplug the power cord from the power socket.
Advanced functions Searching for a specific scene Press the SEARCH button. Press the number button to input specific time or title / chapter. Press the PLAY button or ENTER button. Playback starts from the specified position. Viewing in slow motion (DVDs and video CDs) Press the SLOW button during playback, the playback speed changes to 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 or 1/5, 1/6, 1/7 of the normal speed.
Changing from AV OUT to AV IN You can change the player from AV OUT (output AV signal to TV, etc) to AV IN (input AV signal from other device) and use it as a TFT Monitor. Default setting is AV OUT. Press MODE button on main unit and switch LCD mode to AV IN/OUT.
Setting up the Player General steps of setup Press the SETUP button on the remote control, the main setup menu appears. Press the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to highlight the icon of the desired page, then press the DOWN or UP button to activate that page.
System setup The system setup options are illustrated below: TV system If you want to connect the player to a TV, please choose a valid TV system first. AUTO: Choose this setting if your DVD player is connected to a multi-system TV. NTSC: Choose this setting if your DVD player is connected to an NTSC TV.
TV type 16 : 9 (Wide Screen): Choose this setting if your DVD player is connected to a wide screen TV. If you choose this setting and do not have a wide screen TV, the images on the screen may appear distorted due to vertical compression.
Password The player is locked with a default password “0000” and you cannot change the film rating. In order to change the rating, choose the password option and input the correct password to unlock the player. After the player is unlocked, you can choose the rating option and change it, then you can choose the password option and change to a new password with 4-digit numbers and press OK button to lock it again.
Default Choose this option to resume factory settings. Language setup The language setup options are illustrated below: OSD language Highlight OSD LANGUAGE option, and press LEFT / RIGHT / UP / DOWN to choose the OSD language you prefer. Press ENTER to confirm, then the OSD will be shown in that language. There are 5 optional OSD languages: English, German, Spanish, French and Italian.
Subtitle language Highlight the SUBTITLE LANG option, and press LEFT / RIGHT / UP / DOWN to choose the subtitle language you prefer. Press ENTER to confirm. If the disc you are playing has that language available, it will display subtitles in that language. There are 7 optional subtitle languages: Chinese, English, Japanese, French, Spanish, Portuguese and German.
Audio setup Audio out Highlight the AUDIO OUT option, and press LEFT / RIGHT / UP / DOWN to choose the audio output mode you prefer. Press ENTER to confirm: There are 3 optional audio output modes: SPDIF/OFF, SPDIF / RAW and SPDIF/ PCM. SPDIF / OFF: Choose this setting to output an analog signal, and no signal output from the optical jack.
Video setup The video setup options are illustrated below: Brightness Use the UP and DOWN buttons to move the scroll and adjust the brightness. Contrast Use the UP and DOWN buttons to move the scroll and adjust the contrast.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to move the scroll and adjust the hue. Saturation Use the UP and DOWN buttons to move the scroll and adjust the saturation.
Digital setup The digital setup options are illustrated below: Digital setup DYNAMIC RANGE: Choose this setting to adjust the line out compression ratio and get a different effect. If adjusting to FULL, the audio signal peak value will be compressed minimum, when adjusted to OFF, maximum.
Precautions during use Handling discs Do not use damaged, cracked or warped discs. Do not scratch the signal surface or let it get dirty. Do not attach paper or seals to discs. The player may be damaged if there is any exposed glue, etc., on discs.
Irregular shaped discs Irregular shaped discs (heart-shaped discs, hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played on this player. Doing so could damage the player. Never use such discs. Trouble shooting Picture is disturbed when playing a DVD recorded by a VCR This player incorporates copyright protection technology.
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Bad playback quality The player is set to AV OUT but there are other AV signals input from the AV jack. Player gets hot This is normal. Notes: The player may stop operating properly due to static electricity or other external causes. In this case, the problem is usually solved by unplugging the power cord and then plugging it in again.
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