CONTENTS ________________________________________________________________________ GDV 200 DVD player Special features of your DVD player Packing contents Set-up and safety Overview The front of the DVD player, the DVD player display The back of the DVD player, the remote control The OSD menu...
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Programming the remote control for other manufacturers’ devices Information Technical data General instructions for laser devices Cleaning DVDs and CDs Additional Information for Units sold in Great Britain Rectifying minor problems GRUNDIG customer service locations...
GDV 200 DVD PLAYER ________________________________________ Special features of your DVD player Your DVD player gives you 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 the HiFi system or stereo television.
SET-UP AND SAFETY ______________________________________________ To ensure that this high-quality, easy-to-use DVD player provides you with lasting satisfaction and enjoyment, please observe the following instructions when setting it up: This DVD player set is designed to play video and audio signals from compact discs (DVD and CD).
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SET-UP AND SAFETY _________________________________________________________________ Thunderstorms present a danger to all electrical devices. Even if the DVD player is switched off, it can be damaged by a lightning strike to the mains. Always remove the mains plug during an electrical storm. MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT LEFT CENTER...
OVERVIEW ________________________________________________________________________ The front of the DVD player TITLE CHAPTER TRACK TOTAL TRACK TIME O N / O F F SCAN REPEAT SHUFFLE CHAPTER TITLE TRACK D V D / V I D E O C D / C D P L AY E R O P E N / C L O S E The controls of the DVD player are located behind a cover panel.
OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________________________________ The back of the DVD player MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT LEFT CENTER LEFT AUX/VCR REAR FRONT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT STEREO OUT VIDEO OUT PCM/MPEG2/AC3/DTS MAINS TV OUT RIGHT SUBW. RIGHT (CVBS) (Y/C) OPT OUT DIG OUT REAR FRONT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT MAINS...
OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________________________________ Audio and video connections STEREO OUT Audio output sockets (right/left channel), R AUDIO OUT L for connecting to a HiFi system. VIDEO OUT (CVBS) VIDEO OUT Video output socket, for connecting to a television with a video socket. (Y/C) S-VIDEO OUT Video output socket, for connecting to a television with an S-VHS socket.
Using the TP 80 V remote control you can not only operate the DVD player, but E L E I L O T 8 0 V also Grundig televisions, video recorders and satellite receivers. To operate the DVD player, push the »DVD TV VCR EXT«...
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Repeats chapters or titles, DVDs or CDs during playback. RECORD VCR-MENU SHOWVIEW RETURN Returns to the previous DVD menu. Note: SHUFFLE ANGLE REPEAT RETURN For details on operating Grundig televisions, video recorders and satellite FORMAT receivers, see Page 54 onwards.
THE OSD MENU __________________________________________________________ The OSD menu – which is displayed on the television screen – enables you to select any function and carry out the necessary settings. Icons, buttons and dialog lines indicate the available options. The menu line Press »OSD«...
THE OSD MENU _________________________________________________________________________ The »Settings« menu »O« = »Picture menu« containing the following functions: Ö Ö > – TV Shape, – Black level shift, TV Shape 16:9 – Video shift, Black level shift > > Video shift × × –...
THE OSD MENU _________________________________________________________________________ repeat » « Repeating DVDs/CDs. title » « Repeating titles. chapter » « Repeating chapters. track » « Repeating tracks. shuffle » « Titles selected and played back at random. The status display The status display shows information on the current DVD or video CD, the total running time and the elapsed running time of the DVD or video CD.
THE OSD MENU _________________________________________________________________________ Using the OSD menu The following example shows how the OSD menu is structured and how to select the various menus and settings. Press the »OSD« button to select the menu line, then select individual menu items with the »...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _______ Connecting to a television... MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT LEFT CENTER LEFT AUX/VCR REAR FRONT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT STEREO OUT VIDEO OUT PCM/MPEG2/AC3/DTS MAINS TV OUT RIGHT SUBW. RIGHT (CVBS) (Y/C) OPT OUT DIG OUT REAR FRONT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT ...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _______________________________________ ... using a cinch cable (S-VHS) Plug a standard cinch cable into the »(Y/C) S- VIDEO OUT« socket on the DVD player and into the appropriate socket (S-VIDEO) on the television. MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT LEFT CENTER LEFT AUX/VCR REAR...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _______________________________________ Connecting the mains cable Plug the mains cable supplied into the » MAINS« socket on the DVD player. MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT LEFT CENTER LEFT REAR FRONT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT STEREO OUT PCM/MPEG2/AC3/DTS MAINS Insert the mains cable plug into the mains socket. RIGHT SUBW.
DVD/VIDEO CD PLAYBACK ____________________________ DVD and Video CD features You can recognise DVDs and video CDs by their labels, which are shown here. Depending on the contents the DVD or video CD (films, music videos etc.), they may carry one or more titles. Each title may contain one or more chapters.
DVD/VIDEO CD PLAYBACK _____________________________________________________ Before playback Preparation Switch on the television and select the channel for the DVD player. Switch on the HiFi system and select the audio input for the DVD player. Press »ON/OFF« to switch the DVD player on. –...
DVD/VIDEO CD PLAYBACK _____________________________________________________ Calling up the function display Each function you have selected (for example, running time, current title etc.) can be displayed on the screen. play Press the »OSD« button to call up the function display. 2 : 04 : 26 0 : 15 : 00 To hide the function display, press »OSD«...
DVD/VIDEO CD PLAYBACK _____________________________________________________ Selecting titles or chapters ... If a DVD or video CD contains several titles and/or chapters, you can select from among them..using the menu of the DVD player Display the menu line by pressing »OSD«. Ö...
DVD/VIDEO CD PLAYBACK _____________________________________________________ Selecting a section to the nearest minute Display the menu line by pressing »OSD«. < Select » « towards the right end of the menu line by pressing » « or » « and then press » «...
DVD/VIDEO CD PLAYBACK _____________________________________________________ Additional playback functions Selecting playback speed (slow motion) Eight different playback speeds are available. Display the menu line by pressing »OSD«. Select » « towards the right end of the menu line by pressing » « or <...
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DVD/VIDEO CD PLAYBACK _____________________________________________________ Video search The video search can be activated directly using the » « or » « buttons, or from the menu line. During playback, press » « (for 4/32 frames forwards) or » « (for 4/32 frames backwards) one or two times.
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DVD/VIDEO CD PLAYBACK _____________________________________________________ Selecting the camera angle for particular scenes or passages Many DVDs contain scenes or passages which were filmed several times from different camera locations at different angles. You can choose from among these different angles. When you play a DVD which offers these functions, a display appears on the screen.
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DVD/VIDEO CD PLAYBACK _____________________________________________________ Enlarging freeze-frames and moving the screen section (Zoom) Start playback by pressing » «. Display the menu line by pressing »OSD«. Select the »k« item towards the right of the menu line using » « or » «...
DVD/VIDEO CD PLAYBACK _____________________________________________________ Selecting and displaying subtitles If the current DVD provides subtitles, they can be displayed on your TV screen. If subtitles in several languages are available, you can select your language of choice. During playback, press »SUBTITLE« until the menu line appears. Ö...
DVD/VIDEO CD PLAYBACK _____________________________________________________ Programming titles or chapters If a DVD/video CD contains several titles and/or chapters, you can assemble them to create your own program. The program may contain up to 20 titles, which are displayed in a list. Selecting titles or chapters Open the disc compartment, insert the CD and close the disc compartment <...
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DVD/VIDEO CD PLAYBACK _____________________________________________________ Deleting individual titles or chapters Switch the DVD player to ”STOP” by pressing » «. < Call up the menu line with the »OSD« button. Favourite Track Selection title Select the » « item (Favourite Track Selection) towards the right of the chapter >...
AUDIO CD PLAYBACK ________________________________________________ Audio CD features An audio CD is identified by the label on the left. Audio CDs contain only music recordings. They can be played in the normal manner on a HiFi system. With the help of the DVD player menu – which is displayed on your TV screen – you can organise your own music programme by selecting or deleting certain titles.
AUDIO CD PLAYBACK ______________________________________________________________ Audio functions Information in the »Audio Disc Mode« menu This menu provides you with information about the CD: Audio Disc Mode 0.01.07 1.16.58 – » play« –- Playback play track time total tracks total time – »II pause«...
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AUDIO CD PLAYBACK ______________________________________________________________ Ending playback Playback stops automatically at the end of the CD. You can also end playback at any time by pressing » «. Playing back all chapters of a title (Shuffle) If the title contains several chapters, these are played back in random order. shuffle Audio Disc Mode 0.01.07...
AUDIO CD PLAYBACK ______________________________________________________________ Creating a music program This function allows you to select your favourite titles from audio CDs in order to create your own music program. The program may contain up to 20 titles, which are displayed in a program list. When a title is played back it appears in the first place in the program list.
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AUDIO CD PLAYBACK ______________________________________________________________ Deleting individual titles Switch the DVD player to ”STOP” by pressing » «. Audio Disc Mode Select the »program « line using » «. -.- -.- - 0.15.32 stop track time total tracks total time Select the titles you wish to delete using » «...
PARENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM _____________________ The parental control system enables you to: – Prevent the DVD player from being used; – Release or block particular DVDs or video CDs for playback; – Block scenes which are not appropriate for children from DVDs or video CDs, or select alternative scenes.
PARENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM ________________________________________________ Select the » « icon using » « or » «. Ö Ö > Press »OSD« to conclude the setting. Child lock Access control Parental level – The DVD player is locked. Status window > > Low power standby Change country Change code...
PARENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM ________________________________________________ Enabling a DVD or video CD for playback Permitting use of the DVD player When the parental control system is activated, the »Access control« menu appears on the screen. You may choose if you want the DVD or video CD to be played once only or unrestrictedly.
PARENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM ________________________________________________ Authorising the contents of a DVD Films on DVD may be wholly or partially unsuitable for children. Such DVDs contain information which identifies these scenes, providing them with ratings from 1 to 8. You can select one of the ratings and thereby authorise alternative scenes for playback.
PARENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM ________________________________________________ Changing the country setting Call up the menu line by pressing »OSD«. Ö Ö > Select the » Ö « item (Settings) using » « or » « and press »P – « to Access control Enter code…...
USING EXTERNAL DEVICES ____________________________ Connecting to a HiFi system with digital two-channel stereo sound (PCM) or a digital multi-channel audio receiver MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL LEFT CENTER LEFT AUX/VCR REAR FRONT AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT STEREO OUT VIDEO OUT INPUT PCM/MPEG2/AC3/DTS MAINS TV OUT...
USING EXTERNAL DEVICES _____________________________________________________ Connecting to an analog multi-channel audio/video amplifier Your DVD player has an integrated multi-channel decoder. This enables you to play DVDs which use the multi-channel surround system. A decoder is not necessary. MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT The connection is made at the »MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT«...
SOUND SETTINGS ____________________________________________________ Selecting the sound menu Display the menu line by pressing »OSD«. Ö Ö > Ö Ö Select the » « item (Settings) using » « or » « and press »P – « to Digital output confirm. Dolby Surround Analogue output >...
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SOUND SETTINGS _____________________________________________________________________ > > Connected television/ Setting in » « menu (Sound) audio device Digital output Analog output Television or amplifier with »Off« »Stereo« or analog two-channel stereo sound »Virt. Surround (3D)« Television or amplifier with »Off« »Dolby Surround« analog Dolby Surround Amplifier with digital »On-PCM only«...
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SOUND SETTINGS _____________________________________________________________________ Select the required setting using » « or » « and adapt the loudspeakers by pressing » « or » «: Ö Ö > –– ––– » « – Volume setting » L« (large) – The loudspeakers are suitable for audio signals below Speakers Front L &...
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SOUND SETTINGS _____________________________________________________________________ Delay time for Digital Surround The distances are calculated in centimetres. Measure the distance from the front loudspeakers and the Surround loud- speakers to the listener’s central position. Subtract the distance to the Surround loudspeakers from the distance to the front loudspeakers and divide the result by 30.
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SOUND SETTINGS _____________________________________________________________________ Switching night-time mode on/off This function optimises the sound dynamics at low playback volume. Ö Ö > Select the »Night mode« line using » « or » « and activate by Digital output pressing » «. Analogue output >...
PICTURE SETTINGS ___________________________________________________ Selecting the picture menu Display the menu line by pressing »OSD«. Ö Ö Select the » « item (Settings) using » « or » « and press »P – « to Ö Ö > confirm. TV Shape 16:9 Select »...
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PICTURE SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________ Black level setting (for NTSC transmissions only) This setting adjusts the colour dynamics to create a better picture contrast. Select the »Black level shift« line using » « or » « and activate by Ö Ö > pressing »...
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PICTURE SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________ Colour settings This function enables you use pre-set values (colour, brightness, contrast) for the playback image. Select the »Colour settings« line using » « or » « and activate by Ö Ö > pressing » «. TV Shape 16:9 Select the desired setting using the »...
CUSTOM SETTINGS __________________________________________________ Selecting the language menu Ö Ö Display the menu line by pressing »OSD«. > Ö Ö Select the » « item (Settings) using » « or » « and press » « to Audio English confirm. Subtitle English >...
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CUSTOM SETTINGS ___________________________________________________________________ Selecting the language for the subtitles When subtitles are available on the current DVD, they are played back in the language you have selected. If the language you have selected for the subtitles is not on the DVD, the first language available is automatically selected.
REMOTE CONTROL OF EXTERNAL DEVICES _____ Television remote control You can also operate GRUNDIG televisions with the remote control of the DVD player. E L E I L O T 8 0 V The functions available to you depend on the model of the GRUNDIG television.
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REMOTE CONTROL OF EXTERNAL DEVICES ________________________ MENU Calls up the » Bildeinstellungen« menu. In teletext mode: returns to p revious pagen. In teletext mode: advances to next pagen. E L E I L O T 8 0 V SUBTITLE In teletext mode: calls up the next chapter. AUDIO Calls up the »...
REMOTE CONTROL OF EXTERNAL DEVICES ________________________ Video recorder remote control You can also operate GRUNDIG video recorders with the remote control of the DVD player. E L E I L O T 8 0 V The functions available to you depend on the model of the GRUNDIG video recorder.
REMOTE CONTROL OF EXTERNAL DEVICES ________________________ Satellite receiver remote control You can also operate GRUNDIG satellite receivers with the remote control of the DVD player. E L E I L O T 8 0 V The functions available to you depend on the model of the GRUNDIG satellite receiver.
The remote control is supplied programmed for GRUNDIG and similar devices. Note: The DVD function level is permanently set for the GRUNDIG DVD-Player and cannot be reprogrammed. In exceptional cases it is possible that the TP 80 V cannot learn the functions of the other device.
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REMOTE CONTROL OF EXTERNAL DEVICES ________________________ Note: If the TP 80 V is unable to learn the function, all four indicators will flash twice. In this case, repeat Steps When you have finished the setting, press »AUX« and »3« together. –...
INFORMATION _____________________________________________________________ Technical data This DVD player corresponds to the DIN EN 60065 (VDE 0860) safety regulations and thus the international safety regulations IEC 60065 or CEE 1. You may not open the DVD player. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from improper handling.
INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ General instructions for laser devices You will find a similar sign to the one shown here on the back of your unit. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT signifies that the laser is safeguarded in such a way CLASS 1 that the maximum allowed radiation value can never be exceeded under any LASER PRODUCT circumstances.
In no circumstance must any of the wires be connected to the terminal marked with a letter "E", earth symbol coloured green or green and yellow. Replacement mains lead can be obtained from your dealer, or by contacting Grundig Consumer Relations on 01788 570056.
INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Rectifying minor problems Not every picture or sound problem is caused by a defect in your DVD player. Impairment can also be caused by leads having been accidentally pulled out, damaged DVDs/CDs and worn-out batteries in the remote control. If the following measures do not bring about satisfactory results, consult an authorised dealer.
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