CONTENTS ___________________________________________ GDP 3800 DVD player Special features of your DVD player Packing contents HDMI transmission Disc formats Setup and safety 7-10 Overview The front of the DVD player The back of the DVD player 9-10 The remote control 11-17...
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CONTENTS ___________________________________________ 29-35 Playing audio and video files 29-30 File format features Operation with external data equipment Selecting the data medium/file browser File browser Playback basic functions 33-34 Additional playback functions Playing picture CDs Repeat functions Playing audio CDs Parental control Authorising the content of a DVD Changing the password Picture settings...
GDP 3800 DVD PLAYER _____________________ Special features of your DVD player Your DVD player provides you with perfect digital video playback in studio quality. It also provides superb cinema quality audio playback – in stereo or with digital multi-channel sound – depending on the type of DVD and audio system or stereo television.
GDP 3800 DVD PLAYER _____________________ HDMI transmission HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) transfers digital audio and video data via a cable without additional file compression. This means there is no loss in quality. The bandwidth for video data is up to 165 MHz.
SETUP AND SAFETY ____________________________ This DVD player is designed to play back video and audio signals from compact discs (DVDs and CDs). Any other use is expressly prohibited. If the DVD player is subject to a sudden change in temperature, for exam- ple if it is brought in from the cold to a warm room, connect it to the mains supply and let it stand for at least two hours before you insert a DVD.
OVERVIEW ___________________________________________ The front of the DVD player Switches the DVD player in and out of standby. The DVD player is not fully disconnected from the power supply when it is switched off. Standby display. Compartment for DVD/CD. Opens and closes the disc compartment. Display.
OVERVIEW ___________________________________________ The back of the DVD player 110-240 V ˜ Power cord. 50/60 Hz 15W HDMI OUT Video/audio output socket (digital signal) for connecting a television or projector. VIDEO OUT Video output socket for connecting a CVBS television or AV receiver with an RCA socket. VIDEO OUT Video output sockets for connecting a Y Pb Pr...
MP3 or video CDs. Selects various camera angles* for certain scenes or passages on the DVD during playback. Mutes the sound on a GRUNDIG television. Switches up one menu/disc menu level. Opens the main menu on the DVD player. ASa s Select various functions in the menus.
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DVD playback. Switches between the various sound formats. Switches the remote control between controlling your DVD player and controlling your GRUNDIG television. The options for this are described on page 45. For selecting and displaying subtitles* of the DVD during playback.
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Note: Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched on. Switch off the other equipment as well before connecting it. Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have con- nected the external devices. Connecting the television You have four options, depending on the sockets you have on your television:...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Connecting with an HDMI cable* (digital audio/video signal) Plug a standard HDMI cable into the »HDMI« socket on the DVD player and the corresponding socket on the television (audio/video signal). Notes: If you connect the DVD player to the television using an HDMI cable and set the HDMI resolution to 576p (see “Setting the HDMI resolution”...
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CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Connecting with an adapter cable HDMI to DVI Plug a standard adapter cable into the »HDMI« socket on the DVD player and the corresponding socket on the television (digital video signal). Plug standard RCA cables into the »AUDIO OUT ANA- LOGUE L R«...
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This connection transmits video signals at a high frequency range. Before you first switch on the device, please check whether your television or projector is suitable for this use. GRUNDIG accepts no liability for damage resulting from negligent use. Notes: If you connect the DVD player using the »VIDEO OUT Y...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier or digital two-channel audio system The digital multi-channel sound of a DVD can best be decoded and played back with a multi-channel audio/video amplifier (Dolby* digital decoder or DTS*). Plug a standard RCA cable into the »AUDIO OUT DIGITAL COAXIAL«...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Connecting an audio system with analogue two-channel stereo sound Plug a standard RCA cable into the »AUDIO OUT ANA- LOGUE L R« sockets on the DVD player and into the corre- sponding sockets on the audio system. Caution: Do not connect the »AUDIO OUT ANALOGUE L...
INITIAL SETUP ______________________________________ Switching on the DVD player Switch on the DVD player by pressing » « on the remote control. – The blue indicator on the DVD player goes out. Selecting the language of the screen menu This sets the language of the DVD player’s screen menu. You can choose between several languages.
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INITIAL SETUP ______________________________________ Activating output sockets »Y Pb Pr« If you connect up your DVD player to the television or projector with an RCA cable (»Y«, »Pb/Cb« and »Pr/Cr« sockets on the DVD player), you must set the video output so that the video signal, and therefore the picture, reaches the television.
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INITIAL SETUP ______________________________________ Setting the TV system (TV norm) This setting is not required when using the HDMI signals (»HDMI« socket on the DVD player). Select »NTSC« for televisions with the NTSC system, or »PAL« for those with the PAL system. Select »Multi«...
BEFORE PLAYBACK _____________________________ Preparation Switch on the television and select the preset channel for the digital player. If an audio system or an AV receiver is connected to the DVD player, switch it on and select the audio input for the DVD player.
DVD PLAYBACK ___________________________________ DVD features You can recognise a DVD by the logo on the label. The discs have one or more tracks depending on the content of the DVD. Each track can contain one or more chapter. Selecting the track and chapter is simple and convenient.
DVD PLAYBACK ___________________________________ Playing a track After the DVD is scanned, playback starts automatically. Note: Depending on the DVD used, you might have to select the track or chapter from the DVD contents. Select the track or chapter with » «, »...
DVD PLAYBACK ___________________________________ Selecting tracks directly The function depends on the DVD you are using. During STOP, press any button from »1 … 0«. – The playback menu appears and the track input is high- Title: 01/04 Chapter:00/00 lighted. Enter the track with two digits using »1 …...
DVD PLAYBACK ___________________________________ Additional playback functions Notes: The sound is muted for the picture search, slow motion and freeze-frame functions. Depending on the DVD in use, some of these functions may not be available. Picture search You can select different speeds (2-fold, 4-fold, 8-fold, 16-fold and 32-fold forwards and backwards).
DVD PLAYBACK ___________________________________ Enlarging or reducing the picture This function allows you to enlarge or reduce various picture sec- tions. The changes are selected in the sequence: 2x – 3x – 4x – 1/2–1/3 – 1/4 – normal size. During playback or pause, press »v« repeatedly. –...
DVD PLAYBACK ___________________________________ Repeat functions Repeating a chapter, a track or the disc These functions repeat the chapter, track or the whole disc currently playing. Briefly press »b« during playback. Chapter – Display: » Chapter«, the chapter is repeated. Briefly press »b« twice during playback. Title –...
S-VCD/VCD PLAYBACK ______________________ S-VCD/VCD features You can recognise S-VCD/VCDs (video CDs) by the logo on the label. Depending on the contents of the S-VCDs/VCDs (films, music videos etc.), the discs may carry one or more tracks. Like audio CDs, VCDs/S-VCDs also have a track structure. You can create S-VCDs/VCDs using the PBC (playback control) system for track navigation.
PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES _________ JPEG CDs JPEG stands for Joint Picture Experts Group. This process was de- signed to compress picture files. JPEG files can be burned onto a CD along with other file types. These CDs are known as file CDs or mixed-mode CDs. For example, the CD could contain MP3 files (audio) and JPEG files (for example to display album covers).
PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES _________ Operation with external data equipment To connect a digital camera or external data medium, press » « to switch the DVD player to standby. Connect the device and then switch the DVD player on again. Even if you disconnect the USB, the DVD recorder must first be switched to standby, otherwise files can be damaged.
PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES _________ Selecting the data medium/file browser You can choose which data media the file manager displays – the disc in use or a connected USB memory stick. Connect or insert the data medium. Select USB data medium with »c«. –...
PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES _________ Playback basic functions After the data is scanned, the file browser displays the content of the disc. Open the content of the data disc with »OK«. 00:00 00:00 – The root directory appears with the list of folders. 001/010 Dark Side Of The Moon\ Select the folder or track/picture with »...
PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES _________ Frame-by-frame playback (MP4 video files only) During playback, press » «. Press » « to advance the scene frame by frame. Press » « to resume playback. Switching the dubbed language or the audio format (MP4 video files only) An MP4 video CD can contain various dubbed languages or audio formats.
PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO FILES _________ Repeat functions Options: – »Single«, the selected track is played once. – »Repeat One«, the selected track is repeated. – »Repeat Folder«, the selected folder is repeated. – »Folder«, the selected folder is played once. Select the folder or track/picture you want with »OK«. –...
PARENTAL CONTROL __________________________ Authorising the content of a DVD Films on DVD may be wholly or partially unsuitable for children. These DVDs contain information which marks the content or scenes with access levels of 1 to 8. You can select one of the access levels and thus authorise alternative scenes for playback.
PICTURE SETTINGS ______________________________ Setting picture parameters for the television This adjusts your DVD player optimally to your television. This setting cannot be selected if you have connected the DVD player using the »HDMI« socket. Press »i« to open the main menu. VIDEO SETTINGS Select the »...
AUDIO SETTINGS ________________________________ Selecting the audio signal for analogue audio output Here you select whether the audio signal is played in stereo or left/right channel. Press »i« to open the main menu. Select the » « (AUDIO SETTINGS) menu item by pressing AUDIO SETTINGS »...
AUDIO SETTINGS ________________________________ Audio settings for digital audio output Selecting the audio menu Press »i« to open the main menu. Select the » « (AUDIO SETTINGS) menu item by pressing AUDIO SETTINGS » « or » « and activate with »OK«. Analog Audio Digital Audio Note:...
AUDIO SETTINGS ________________________________ Sound settings Selecting the audio menu Press »i« to open the main menu. Select the » « (AUDIO SETTINGS) menu item by pressing AUDIO SETTINGS » « or » « and activate with »OK«.. Analog Audio Digital Audio Select »...
AUDIO SETTINGS ________________________________ Switching off the HDMI socket audio signal If the audio signal is switched off, it is only available at the »AUDIO OUT DIGITAL COAXIAL« socket. Press »i« to open the main menu. Select the » « (AUDIO SETTINGS) menu item by pressing AUDIO SETTINGS »...
CUSTOM SETTINGS _____________________________ Language settings You can only select the menu in stop mode. You can choose between several languages. OTHER SETTINGS Press »i« to open the main menu. Dubbed Language Subtitle Language Select the » « (OTHER SETTINGS) menu item by pressing Menu Language »...
CUSTOM SETTINGS _____________________________ Setting the switch-off timer This function allows you to set the time after which the DVD player switches to standby mode when playback finishes. Press »i« to open the main menu. Select the » « (OTHER SETTINGS) menu item by pressing OTHER SETTINGS »...
CUSTOM SETTINGS _____________________________ Resetting the DVD player to its original condition All custom settings are restored to the original status. Press »i« to open the main menu. Select the » « (INSTALLATION) menu item by pressing INSTALLATION » « or » «...
TELEVISION REMOTE CONTROL ___________________ This remote control is also for all GRUNDIG television sets. The functions available to you depend on the model of the GRUNDIG television. Point the remote control at the television set. Switches the remote control to television control.
INFORMATION ____________________________________ Technical data This product conforms to the European directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC. This device conforms to the safety regulation DIN EN 60065 (VDE 0860) and therefore the international safety regulation IEC 60065. You may not open the DVD player. The manufacturer will not accept any liability for damage resulting from improper handling.
GRUNDIG will refuse to refund any costs resulting in such cases. Any repair costs in such cases, even those occurring within the guarantee period, are to be paid by the customer.
INFORMATION ____________________________________ Environmental note This product has been made from high-quality parts and materials which can be re-used and recycled. Therefore, do not throw the product away with normal household waste at the end of its service life. Take it to a collection point for recycling electrical and electronic devices. This is indicated by this symbol on the product, in the operating manual and on the packaging.
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