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TECHWOOD DVDC96 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
5-DISC DVD/CD CHANGER
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 5-DISC DVD/CD CHANGER OWNER’S MANUAL CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT CAUTION REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral tri- WARNING angle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE AVERTISSEMENT...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Specifications......45 Techwood model ddr94......16 Techwood model ddr95.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions 13. Accessories 20. Laser Beam Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tri- Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation pod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing seri- opening of the product to see the source of the laser ous injury to a child or adult, and beam.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    Precautions Notes on handling Notes on Moisture Condensation Moisture condensation damages the DVD player. Please When shipping the DVD player, always use the original ship- read the following carefully. ping carton and packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was origi- Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you nally packed at the factory.

  • Page 7: Notes On Discs

    Notes on Discs This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs. On Handling Discs On Storing Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources. Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.

  • Page 8: Front Panel/Display Window

    Identifications of Controls Front Panel ENTER buttons ARROW buttons POWER button SKIP/SCAN buttons OPEN/CLOSE button PAUSE/STEP button DISC SKIP button DISPLAY WINDOW MENU button REMOTE SENSOR PLAY button EXCHANGE button STOP button DISC SELECT button RANDOM button DISC TRAY REPEAT button Display Window OPERATING STATUS indicator Repeat playback...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Identifications of Controls Rear Panel DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT jack POWER CORD DIGITAL OPTICAL CONNECT TO AN AC120V 60Hz AUDIO OUT jack OUTLET ONLY S-VIDEO OUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack ANALOG AUDIO OUT jack COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT jack OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack Remove the dust protection cap from the connector and connect the optical digital cable (not supplied) firmly so that the configurations of both the cable and the connector match.

  • Page 10: Identification Of Controls

    Identification of Controls (Continued) REMOTE CONTROL You will find instructions for each of the remote control functions in the appropriate sections of this instruction man- ual. *MENU button Use the MENU button to display the menu screen included on DVD video discs.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Remote Control

    Identification of Controls (Continued) Preparing the Remote Control Operating with the Remote Control Insert the batteries into the remote control so you can use it This section shows you how to use the remote control. to operate the DVD player. Point the remote control at the remote Open the battery cover.

  • Page 12: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting directly to a TV Connect the DVD player to your TV To component Video out if not using an S-video or Composite Video cable For the best picture, If the TV has an S-video input, connect the DVD player with the S-video cable otherwise, use the composite video out jack.

  • Page 13: Connecting To An Audio System (Stereo)

    Connecting to Optional Audio System with Stereo only You can listen to the sound of audio CDs and DVD video discs in stereo. For the best picture, if the TV has an S-video input, connect the DVD player with the S-video cable.

  • Page 14: With Dolby Digital (Ac-3) Sound

    Connecting to Optional Audio System with Dolby Digital You can enjoy the high quality dynamic sound of Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Pro Logic, 2 Channel Digital Stereo and DTS. Dolby Digital (AC-3) Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home.

  • Page 15: With Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

    Connecting to Optional Audio System with Dolby Pro Logic If your A/V receiver has a Dolby Pro Logic decoder refer to the following connection diagram. To listen in Dolby Pro Logic with a receiver equipped with Dolby Pro Logic (AC-3) Connect the equipment the same way as described in “Enjoying Dolby Digital (AC-3) Sound”...

  • Page 16: Techwood Model Ddr94

    Connecting to Optional Techwood DDR94 You can enjoy the high quality dynamic sound of Digital (AC-3), Dolby Pro logic, 2 Channel Digital Stereo and DTS. Dolby Digital (AC-3) Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home.

  • Page 17: Techwood Model Ddr95

    Connecting to Optional Techwood DDR95 You can enjoy the high quality dynamic sound of Digital (AC-3), Dolby Pro logic, 2 Channel Digital Stereo and DTS. Dolby Digital (AC-3) Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home.

  • Page 18: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback This section shows you the basics on how to play back a DVD video disc. Preparations When you want to play back DVD video discs, turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD player. If connected to an audio system, when you want to enjoy the sound of DVD video discs or audio CDs from the audio system, turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD player.
  • Page 19 Basic Playback If you want to select another disc, press DISC SKIP on the remote control once or more, or press DISC SELECT (1 - 5) on the front panel. Press PLAY to begin playback. Playback begins. You can skip this step if the disc is already played back auto- matically.

  • Page 20: Exchanging Discs During Playback

    Basic Playback Exchanging discs during playback Press DISC EXCHANGE during playback to open the loading drawer. Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc trays to the desired position. The carousel will move clockwise by one disc tray. Note: The disc tray which was in the play position can not be exchanged.

  • Page 21: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback Stopping Play Press STOP during playback. Resume Play When play is stopped, the unit records the point where STOP was pressed (RESUME function). Press PLAY and play will resume from this point. The RESUME fcunction works only with discs for which the elapsed playing time appears on the window display during play- back.

  • Page 22: Various Speed Playback

    Various speed playback You can play back Video discs at various speeds, and To play in slow-motion resume normal playback. Press SLOW - or SLOW + during playback. During slow playback, the playback speed and direction can be selected with SLOW - or SLOW +. To increase the playback speed, press one button as the playback direction.

  • Page 23: Audio Set-Up

    DVD changer with a digital cable (coax or optical) to a receiver equipped with DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS. Note: Use Stream/PCM setting when connecting to Techwood A/V receivers DDR94 and DDR95. PCM: Select this audio output setting if you are connecting the...

  • Page 24: Common Procedures Of Initial Settings

    Common procedures of initial settings Once the initial settings have been completed, the Common procedures of initial settings player can always be operated under the same condi- tions (especially with DVD discs). Press SETUP in the stop or playback mode. The settings will be retained in the memory until they The SETUP menu is displayed.

  • Page 25: Selecting Disc Languages

    Selecting disc languages This is to select the audio soundtrack language, subti- With a disc inserted and ready to play, tle language and the language used in title menus or At the setup screen, press to select “Disc DVD menus which will always be used for every disc to Audio”...

  • Page 26: Selecting Rating Level And Password

    Selecting rating level and password This is to prohibit the playing of specified DVDs which Selecting rating level (DVD only) are unsuitable for children. Some DVD discs contain a restriction level which At the SETUP screen, press to select enables parents to remove scenes or prevent play- “Rating”...

  • Page 27: Selecting Rating Level And Password

    Selecting rating level and password Setting your password (DVD only) If you change the rating level to “7” or lower, you must enter a 4- digit “password” to prevent playback of discs with higher ratings. At the SETUP screen, press to select “Pass- word”...

  • Page 28: Selecting Tv Aspect

    Selecting TV Aspect Select the appropriate screen type according to your At the SETUP screen, press to select “TV TV set; conventional size screen (4:3) or wide-screen Aspect” and press (16:9). 4:3 Letterbox Disc Audio Disc Subtitle 4:3 Panscan Disc Menu 16:9 Wide Rating Password...

  • Page 29: Selecting Menu Language

    Selecting Menu Language Selects language for DVD menus and displays on the At the SETUP screen, press to select “Menu Language” and press English English Disc Audio Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Subtitle Spanish Spanish Disc Menu Disc Menu French French German German...

  • Page 30: Table Of Languages And Their Abbreviations

    Table of Language and Their Abbreviations Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Audio”, “Subtitle” and/or “Menu” (See page 25). Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 6565 Afar 7079 Faroese 7678 Lingala 8375 Slovak 6566 Abkhazian 7082 French 7679...

  • Page 31: General Information About Gui Menu Icons

    General Information about GUI menu icons This unit features GUI Menu Icons showing disc Common procedures information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time, audio/subtitle language, angle, and sound) and player infor- Press GUI during playback. mation (repeat play, play mode, marker, etc.). Some icons only show the indicated information.

  • Page 32: Detailed Description Of Each Gui Menu Icon

    Detailed description of each GUI menu icon You can view information about a disc and its operational status on the TV screen. Press GUI during FUNCTION SELECTION playback. METHOD (Press to select desired item) [TV screen] DVD GUI To show the current title No. , or and to jump to the desired title No.

  • Page 33: Using A Title Menu

    Using a title menu Some movie discs may contain two or more titles. If the disc Press TITLE. has a title menu recorded on it, the TITLE button can be A list of the titles on the disc is displayed. used to select the movie title.

  • Page 34: Changing Subtitle Language

    Changing subtitle language It is possible to change the subtitle language to a Press SUBTITLE during playback. different language from the one selected at the initial settings. When no subtitles are recorded, “OFF” will be dis- (See page 25 for further info.) played instead of the language number.

  • Page 35: Viewing From Another Angle

    Viewing from another angle Some DVDs may contain scenes which have been shot Press ANGLE during playback. simultaneously from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same scene can be viewed from each of these different angles using the ANGLE button. (The recorded angles differ depending on the disc used.) Number of angle being played back.

  • Page 36: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play Repeating viewing (listening) Repeating sections between two Press REPEAT during playback. specific points (A-B repeat) Each time this button is pressed, the TV screen changes as shown below and the disc will repeat a chapter or title (DVD) Press A-B during play at the point where or a track (CD).

  • Page 37: Storing Markers In Memory To Be Viewed (Listened To) Again

    Storing markers in memory to be viewed (listened to) again Storing a MARKER in the DVD memory is similar to Storing a marker in the memory marking your page in a book. It allows you to quickly return to any point on the disc. Press MARKER during play at the starting point to be viewed (listened to) again.

  • Page 38: Zoom Feature

    Zoom feature The Zoom feature allows you to “ZOOM-IN” and enlarge Press ZOOM during normal playback or still the picture on the screen to either 4 times (X4) or 16 times playback. (X16) its normal size. • The square frame will be displayed in the center of the pic- ture.

  • Page 39: Memorizing Settings For Viewed Dvds

    Memorizing Settings for Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) This unit can store in memory settings for DVDs you You can memorize details for the following six settings. watched. Settings remain in memory even if you remove Last Stop Position (Page 21) the disc from the player, or switch power to the player TV Aspect (Page 28) OFF.

  • Page 40: Program Play

    Program play The player plays the tracks on the disc in an order you Press PROGRAM during playback or stop mode. specify. The program playback screen appears on the TV screen. Note: Program play function is possible only with audio CDs. It does not work with DVD movie discs. Program Step Total Time...

  • Page 41: Mp3 Play

    Playback with MP3 To play an MP3 file Load an MP3 disc. The MP3 menu is displayed. Program ABCD MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3-3 MP3-4 MP3-5 MP3-6 MP3-7 MP3-8 Clear All MP3-9 Press buttonx to select the directory where MP3 files that you want to play are located and then press ENTER Program MP3-1...

  • Page 42: Clearing The Program

    Playback with MP3 To program play an MP3 file Follow steps 1 to 2 on previous page. Select an MP3 file to program with Program MP3-1 TRACK_1 TRACK_2 TRACK_3 TRACK_4 TRACK_5 TRACK_6 TRACK_7 TRACK_8 Clear All Press PROGRAM button to add an MP3 file on the program list.

  • Page 43: Disc Requirements/Copyright Information

    Disc Requirements/Copyright Information Playable Discs This DVD player can play back the following discs. Disc mark Contents Disc size Maximum playback time Approx. 4 hours (single sided disc) 12 cm Approx. 8 hours (double sided disc) Audio+Video DVD video discs (moving pictures) Approx.

  • Page 44: Before Calling Service Personnel

    Before Calling Service Personnel Symptoms and Correction Check the following guide for the possible cause of failure before contacting your dealer or warranty center. Symptom Cause Correction • Power cord is disconnected • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. No power.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications DVD player/Outputs/Supplied Accessories Power supply AC120V, 60 Hz Power consumption 15 W Mass 5.6 kg External dimensions (W X H X D) 435 x 122.5 x 423.5 mm Signal system NTSC Laser Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm Frequency range (audio) 4 Hz to 20 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio (audio) More than 100 dB (EIAJ)
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