TABLE OF CONTENTS (FOR TV TUNER) IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES PREPARATION INSERTING BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL ● USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ● CAUTIONS REGARDING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ● FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW FRONT VIEW ● REAR VIEW ●...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (FOR DVD PLAYER) BASIC OPERATIONS PLAY DISCS ● PAUSE ● ● VOLUME CONTROL ● DVD MENU PLAY ● SELECT WITH NUMBER BUTTONS ● PLAY DISCS IN VARIOUS WAYS AUDIO MODE ● MUTE ● FAST PLAY ● SLOW PLAY ●...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The present set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in the present unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures in installing, using and servicing. The present unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any element that can be repaired by the user.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS f) When the product displays an abnormal condition. Any noticeable abnormality in the product indicates that the product needs servicing. 12. Replacement parts - In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service person uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and performance as the original parts.
SKIP SEARCH ZOOM SLOW SETUP RETURN P. MODE REMAIN REPEAT WIDE A. MODE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE RC-173DT Remote control Audio cable for component input USB Extension Cable Component Video Cable or Y/Pb/Pr cable page4 AV cables DTV-172 http://www.initialdvd.com User guide...
PREPARATION INSERTING BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL Insert supplied batteries via the battery compartment on the back of the remote control. Make sure polarity matches the (+) and (-) marks inside the compartment. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER OPEN AUTO/USB/CARD 10/0 CAPTION...
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW FRONT VIEW 1) REMOTE SENSOR 2) POWER ON INDICATOR 3) STANDBY INDICATOR 4) TV/DVD/AUX/PC: Use to select the AV signal source between: TV, DVD,AUX-Video, AUX-S- Video, AUX-Component,PC, and use the OK button to confirm. 5) MUTE: Mute the sound. 6) PREV/NEXT (CH+/-): To skip to the previous/next chapter (previous/next channel).
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW REAR VIEW 1) AV1 IN (Composite Video, S-Video and Audio In) 2) AV OUT (Composite Video and Audio Out) 3) AV2 IN (Component Video and Audio In) 4) VGA, Audio (PC Input) 5) PHONES 6) DC IN AV1 IN VIDEO S-VIDEO AV OUT...
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW REMOTE CONTROL 1) POWER: Use to turn the unit on and off. 2) Number Buttons: Use to set the channel and to enter DVD chapter numbers. 3) CAPTION: Use to select close caption mode. 4) VOLUME+/-: Use to adjust the volume. 5) LAST: Press to return to the previous channel in normal viewing mode.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW REMOTE CONTROL (CONTINUED) 8) OK: Use to confirm your selections. 9) DVD TITLE: Use to bring up the DVD title menu. 10) PLAY:Use to begin the DVD playback. 11)PAUSE:Use to pause the DVD playback. 12) PREV/NEXT: Use to skip to the previous/next chapter. 13) ZOOM: Use to zoom the DVD playback picture.
CONNECTIONS 1. CONNECT TO POWER a. Connect the mini plug of the AC power adapter to DC IN jack on the back of the DTV-172. b. Connect the power plug of the AC power adapter to the power socket. 2. SYSTEM CONNECTIONS a.
BASIC OPERATIONS TV/DVD/ AUX/PC TV/DVD/AUX/PC TURNING ON THE POWER 1. Press POWER button on the front panel to turn on the TV set. The STANDBY/ON indicator lights up green. 2. If the STANDBY/ON indicator still lights up red, press POWER on the remote control to turn the TV set on.
WATCHING TV TURNING ON THE POWER 1. Press POWER button on the front panel to turn on the TV set. The STANDBY/ON indicator lights up green. 2. If the STANDBY/ON indicator still lights up red, press POWER on the remote control to turn the TV set on.
WATCHING TV Using number buttons on the remote unit NUMBER BUTTONS Select the channels directly by pressing the number buttons. EXAMPLE: To select a 1-digit channel (e.g. channel 2): Press 2 . ● To select a 2-digit channel (e.g. channel 12): Press 1 ,followed by 2 .
WATCHING TV SIMPLE BUTTON OPERATION FOR CHANGING VOLUME/SOUND Changing the volume You can change the volume on the front panel or on the remote control unit. VOLUME+/- 1. Press VOL+ to increase the volume. 2. Press VOL- to decrease the volume. Using MUTE on the remote control Press MUTE to mute the current sound output.
MENU ADJUSTMENT TV TUNER ADJUSTMENT Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen. Press to select "Settings" and press NOTE: Only when in TV status, there is "TV Tuner"option below "Settings". Make sure press TV MENU to exit TV menu screen before other operatings. TV Source This will help you to select the TV's signal source.
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MENU ADJUSTMENT TV TUNER ADJUSTMENT (CONTINUED) 4. Press to select "TV Source". 5. Press to select your desired TV source between Antenna and Cable; press OK to return; press TV MENU to exit. Automatic channel search Channel auto search finds and memorizes all channels viewable in your area. Select one between ANTENNA and CABLE before this operation.
MENU ADJUSTMENT CONTENT BLOCKING Password 1. Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen. 2. Press to select "Settings" and press 3. Press to enter "Content Blocking (Password)" menu. 4. Press to select "Enter" and press 5. Press to select digit and press 6.
MENU ADJUSTMENT PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen. Press to select ''Picture'' and press Contrast 1. Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen. 2. Press to select ''Picture''. 3. Press to move to ''Contrast''. 4.
MENU ADJUSTMENT AUDIO ADJUSTMENT Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen. Press to select ''Audio'' and press Volume 1. Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen. 2. Press to select ''Audio''. 3. Press to move to ''Volume''. 4.
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MENU ADJUSTMENT AUDIO ADJUSTMENT (CONTINUED) Balance 1. Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen. 2. Press to select ''Audio''. 3. Press to move to ''Balance''. 4. Press to adjust audio output between left and right speakers; press OK to return; press TV MENU to exit.
MENU ADJUSTMENT WINDOW ADJUSTMENT PC mode input format SVGA In case of inputting the PC signal other than above signals, ''OUT OF RANGE'' will display. software… … Setup your PC Even if your actual display-setting screen looks different from the windows below, basic setup methods will be applied in most of the case.
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MENU ADJUSTMENT WINDOW ADJUSTMENT (CONTINUED) 2. When the control panel screen appears, click on ''Display'' and a display dialog box displays. 3. Navigate to the ''Setting'' tab on the display dialog box. The correct setting of size (resolution) is ''1024 x 768 pixels''. Check the vertical frequency of your PC.
MENU ADJUSTMENT WINDOW ADJUSTMENT (CONTINUED) Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen. Press to select ''Window'' and press H-Position 1. Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen. 2. Press to select ''Window''. 3. Press to move to ''H-Position''.
MENU ADJUSTMENT OPTIONS ADJUSTMENT Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen. Press to select ''Options'' and press Menu Background 1. Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen. 2. Press to select ''Options''. 3. Press to move to ''Menu Background''.
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MENU ADJUSTMENT OPTIONS ADJUSTMENT (CONTINUED) OSD Timeout 1. Press TV MENU to bring up the TV menu screen. 2. Press to select ''Options''. 3. Press to move to ''OSD Timeout''. 4. Press to set “OSD Timeout”; press OK to return; press TV MENU to exit. Sleep Time 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING Please check the following items before asking for repair service. Symptom Neither picture nor - Check the contact of sockets is all right. sound. - Check the TV main power is on. Picture is OK, but no - Check the volume control is set to minimum or mute. sound.
SPECIFICATIONS PANEL 17'' WIDE TFT LCD RESOLUTION 1280 X RGB X 768 (WXGA) ACTIVE AREA (mm) 370 X 222 VIEWING ANGLE (°,U/D/L/R) 45/45/60/60 CONTRAST RATIO 400:1 BRIGHTNESS (cd/m2) WITH STAND (mm) 500 X 352 X 220 DIMENSION WITHOUT STAND (mm) 500 X 292 X 83 WEIGHT (WITHOUT ACCESSORIES) 13.7lbs (6.6kg)
BASIC OPERATIONS (FOR DVD PLAYER) Play Discs 1. Press POWER to turn on the unit. 2. P r e s s t h e T V / D V D / A U X / P C b u t t o n o n t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l t o b r i n g u p t h e AV s i g n a l s o u r c e s e l e c t i o n s c r e e n a n d u s e t h e b u t t o n s t o s e l e c t "...
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BASIC OPERATIONS (FOR DVD PLAYER) Remember, you can only access the Display when you're playing a disc. Also, the Display features are only available if the disc was created with that particular feature (i.e., if you select the Subtitle icon, you won't be able to change the subtitle language unless the author of the disc created the disc with subtitles).
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BASIC OPERATIONS (FOR DVD PLAYER) 1. When the disc is playing, press OSD on the remote to bring up the Display. 2. Press the buttons to highlight the Subtitle icon. 3. Press the buttons to scroll through the subtitle languages that are available on the disc until the subtitle language you want to use appears in the text box.
BASIC OPERATIONS (FOR DVD PLAYER) To Use Repeat: 1. While a disc is playing, press OSD on the remote to bring up the Display. 2. Highlight the Repeat icon. 3. Press the buttons to scroll through the Repeat options until the Repeat option you want is displayed in the text box.
BASIC OPERATIONS Select with Number Buttons Load a disc. Press number buttons to select tracks after the unit finishes reading the disc. 1. If the track number isn't over 10, just push buttons 1-10. Example: push 8 to select track 8. The screen shows: TRACK08/20 00:00...
PLAY DISCS IN VARIOUS WAYS To select audio channel option when for CD playback, press A.MODE . The screen will show the following in order: A.MODE MONO LEFT A.MODE MONO RIGHT A.MODE MIXED MONO A.MODE STEREO You may select one mode. Notes: Different discs differ in languages available.
PLAY DISCS IN VARIOUS WAYS Slow Play Enjoy slow motion by the following the steps below. PLAY SKIP ZOOM SLOW P. MODE REMAIN A. MODE 1. Press SLOW to play in slow motion. SLOW The screen shows the following in order: 1/16 2.
PLAY DISCS IN VARIOUS WAYS REPEAT 2. To repeat a disc: Press REPEAT , the screen shows " The unit plays all the tracks on the disc. REPEAT 3. To remove "REPEAT" function: Press REPEAT till " ALL" disappears. Zoom Play This function can be used to watch a motion or motionless picture.
PLAY DISCS IN VARIOUS WAYS Angles Select Some discs have images with different viewing angles, you may select among them. For example, when you watch a running train, you may watch it from the front, the left window or the right window without stopping it. LAST TV/DVD TV MENU...
MENU SETTING According to the recorded information and external equipment, set the following functions for the player to obtain the best playing status. LAST TV/DVD TV MENU /AUX/PC DVD TITLE DVD MENU PLAY PAUSE STOP SKIP SEARCH ZOOM SLOW SETUP RETURN P.
MENU SETTING Press (PLAY) to confirm your selection. Set "Dual ● Mono" in "Dolby Digital Setup" to "Left Mono". The sereen shows: --Dolby Digital Setup-- Dual Mono Stereo Left Mono Right Mono Mixed Mono D.R.C Audio Setup 3. Exit setup menu. Press the direction button to exit from "Dual ●...
MENU SETTING ■ CAPTIONS ● Subtitles are shown. ● Subtitles are hidden. ■ SCREEN SAVER The screen saver image appears when the unit stops or the image is frozen for a few minutes. The screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen. ON: Start the screen saver.
MENU SETTING ■ 3D PROCESSING The setting structure is: - - 3D Processing Page - - V SURR Reverb Mode Concert Living Room Hall Bathroom Cave Arena Church Audio Setup V SURR ● Use to turn the above function off. REVERB MODE ●...
MENU SETTING Preferences The setting structure is : - - Preference Page - - Audio English French Spanish Chinese Japanese Subtitle English French Spanish Chinese Japanese Disc Menu English French Spanish Chinese Japanese Parental 3 PG 4 PG 13 5 PGR 7 NC17 8 ADULT Default...
KODAK PICTURE CD PLAYBACK 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 photofinishing envelope when you drop off a roll of film (35 mm or Advanced Photo System (APS) color print film) at the time of processing in photo processing outlet displaying "Kodak Picture CD"sign.
USB AND DIGITAL CARD PLAY OPERATION USB and DIGITAL CARD (MMC/SD /Memory Stick card ) can memory MP3 songs and digital pictures . How to select USB/ DIGITAL CARD to play 1. Turn on the power of this unit . 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience the following problems while using the unit, this troubleshooting guide can help you. No sound Check if the unit is connected securely. ● Make sure the TV or amplifier is working properly. ● Make sure the amplifier is set to receive DVD signal ●...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Laser Video system Frequency response Signal/noise ratio Audio distortion + noise Channel separation Dynamic range Audio out (analog audio) Output Video out Power supply Power Consumption This manual is only for your reference, any change to the design and specifications will not be advised. Wavelength 650nm NTSC 20Hz ~ 20KHz±2.5dB...
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