CONTENTS ____________________________________________ Cinemo DR 5400 DD Special features of your home cinema system Packing contents Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital and DTS Set-up and safety 6-11 Overview The front of the DVD receiver The displays of the DVD receiver...
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CONTENTS ____________________________________________ 31-32 Disc features Disc formats DVD features 31-32 VCD/S-VCD features MP3/WMA CD features Audio CD features JPEG/Kodak picture CD features 33-41 Disc mode Playback functions Selecting titles or chapters Selecting titles or chapters (in DVD mode) 34-35 PBC playback (in Video CD mode) MP3/WMA CD playback Playing back a JPEG picture CD 36-37...
DVD receiver can read home-made DVD Rs and DVD RWs with video data and CD-Rs and CD-RWs with audio or image data (JPEG/Kodak pictures). Packing contents Cinemo DR 5400 DD DVD receiver Remote control i g i t a l o m e...
SET-UP AND SAFETY ___________________________ Please note the following information when setting up the home cinema sys- tem: °C °C The DVD receiver and loudspeakers are designed for playing back video and audio signals at home. Any other use is expressly prohibited. i g i t a l o m e i n e m a...
OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ The front of the DVD receiver i g i t a l o m e i n e m a y s t e m i n e m o VOLUME ON/OFF DSP MODE SOURCE S U R R O U N D Switches the deactivated device into and out of standby ON/OFF mode.
OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ The displays of the DVD receiver TITLE TRK TUNED CHP PROG RDS REPEAT 1 A-B DIGITAL 00 0 00 00 Pro Logic II STEREO Displays various function conditions and settings, as well 00 0:00:00 as the name or frequency of the radio station. In combination with the frequency display for AM (medium wave) reception.
OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ The back of the DVD receiver SPEAKER VIDEO AC IN VIDEO FM 75 Ω AM LOOP AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT CAUTION S-VIDEO VIDEO RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SCART DO NOT OPEN VIDEO1 VIDEO 2 MONITOR CAUTION CAUTION SUB-WOOFER CLASS 1...
OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ The remote control Switches the DVD receiver to standby mode and from standby mode using the last signal source selected. Opens and closes the disc compartment. Selects the DISC input source. MODE DISPL Selects the AV IN, SCART IN and DIGITAL IN (Aux) input sources.
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OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ Selects various camera angles for certain scenes or passages on the DVD during playback. For selecting and displaying subtitles on the DVD during playback. Switches between the original and dubbed MODE language during DVD playback DISPL Enlarges scenes during playback (zoom). In CD mode –...
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OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ Press once to pause playback (freeze frame). Press repeatedly to move forward frame by frame. Press once to interrupt disc playback (resume), press twice to end playback (stop). Starts playback. MODE During disc playback, selects the previous or next title DISPL or section.
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Connection diagram for the loudspeakers Surround Surround left right ubwoofer Centre INPUT SPEAKER VIDEO AC IN VIDEO FM 75 Ω AM LOOP AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT Front left Front right CAUTION S-VIDEO RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK VIDEO DO NOT OPEN VIDEO1...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Connecting the loudspeakers Note: Loudspeakers To connect the loudspeakers, switch off the DVD receiver and dis- connect the mains. Front left Black White Front right Black When you connect the loudspeaker cables, do not let frayed ends Centre Black Yellow...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Connection using a EURO-AV (Scart) cable VIDEO VIDEO FM 75 Ω AM LOOP Plug the EURO-AV cable supplied into the »SCART« socket of AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT the DVD receiver and into the corresponding socket on the tele- S-VIDEO VIDEO SCART...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Connecting the antennas Plug the cable of the rooftop antenna into the FM antenna socket »FM 75Ω«. Note: If no rooftop antenna is available, use the auxiliary antenna FM 75 Ω AM LOOP supplied. This antenna provides reasonably good reception of local FM (VHF) stations.
“E”, earth symbol “ ”, coloured green, or green & yel- low. Replacement mains lead sets can be obtained from your local dealer, or by contacting Grundig Consumer Relations (01788 570088) Moulded 3-pin lead set, suitable for UK use: Ref: Leadset UK 8290-991-224...
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ General information You can make the settings required for operating the system in the set-up menu which appears on the television screen. To do this, switch on the television and switch it to the channel on which the DVD is set.
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Setting the video functions Setting the picture format Select the »Video« item in the main menu with » « or » « Language Video Audio Setting Rating and press »OK« to confirm. Select »TV Shape« by pressing » «...
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SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Setting TE (transition effect) mode Select the »Video« item in the main menu with » « or » « and press »OK« to confirm. Select »Next page« with » « or » « and press »OK« to Language Video Audio Setting...
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Setting the loudspeaker configuration Switching on Press »DVD« on the remote control to switch on the DVD receiver from standby mode. Setting the distance to the listening position Ideally, all the speakers in a home cinema system, should be set up at equal distances from the listener.
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SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Checking the volume with a test tone Language Video Audio Setting Rating A test signal can be created for each connected speaker to check the volume level. »Off« is the default setting. Dynamic Range Select the »Setting« item in the main menu with » «...
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Setting the audio functions Setting digital audio signal output You can make the setting for the optical output for connection to an external device here. Select the »Audio« item in the main menu with » « or » «...
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Setting a digital output for PCM signals This setting opens the digital output for PCM signals if you want to connect an external audio device with a linear digital PCM input. Select the »Audio« item in the main menu with » «...
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Setting the preferred disc menu language Select the »Language« item in the main menu with » « or » « Language Video Audio Setting Rating and press »OK« to confirm. Select »DVD Menu« with » « or » «...
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Tuning and storing radio stations ... You can store up to 30 FM radio stations and 30 AM radio stations. You can see the displays for this in the DVD receiver..using the automatic station search (ASP) Switch on the DVD receiver from standby by pressing »9«...
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Press »M« on the remote control to select the memory function. – Display: »SAVE TO -- «, » -- « for the preset position. SAVE TO -- Note: If no button is pressed within 5 seconds, the DVD receiver auto- matically quits the memory function.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS ________________________ Switching on and off When the DVD is switched off, press »ON/OFF« to switch it to standby mode. – The standby indicator on the DVD receiver lights up red. Press »9« on the remote control to switch on the home cinema system from standby mode.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS ________________________ Inserting a disc Press » «. – The disc compartment opens. OPEN – Display on the DVD receiver: »OPEN«. Insert the disc in the disc compartment with its label facing upwards. Press » «. – The disc compartment closes again (display: »CLOSE«). CLOSE The disc is scanned.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS ________________________ Selecting sound settings You can choose between five different sound settings (LIVE HOUSE, HALL, CONCERT, STADIUM, THEATRE and DSP OFF). Press »DSP« to call up the current sound setting. – Display on the DVD receiver: »LIVE HOUSE«, »HALL«, THEATRE »CONCERT«, »STADIUM«, »THEATRE«...
GENERAL FUNCTIONS ________________________ Adjusting the brightness of the DVD receiver display You can change the brightness of the display in three levels. To activate the function, press » « on the remote control. DIMMER MAX – Display: »DIMMER MAX«, »DIMMER MID« or »DIMMER MIN«.
DISC FEATURES _____________________________________ Disc formats Your DVD receiver can play DVD R/DVD RW in DVD video format and CD R and CD RW in CD-DA Format or MP3/WMA format. The DVD receiver supports DVD video/audio. Due to difference in quality of the recording media and the quality of the recording itself, it can occasionally happen that a home-made DVD R/DVD RW or CD R and CD RW with audio data cannot be read.
DISC FEATURES _____________________________________ You can control and direct playback of the VCD/S-VCD using the menu of the DVD receiver on the television screen. Functions such as subtitles and dubbed languages are not available for S-VCDs. PBC (playback control) VCDs/S-VCDs can be created using the PBC (playback control) system for track navigation.
DISC MODE ___________________________________________ Playback functions In DVD mode, playback starts automatically after the disc has been scanned. A menu may also appear on the screen where you can start disc playback. A menu also appears on the screen with VCDs/S-VCDs where you can control the playback of the disc interactively if you activate the PBC function (see page 32).
DISC MODE ____________________________________________ Selecting titles or chapters (in DVD mode) ..using the title or DVD menu If a DVD contains several titles or chapters, you can select these in the title or DVD menu, if the DVD itself offers this function. Press »...
DSIC MODE ____________________________________________ To deactivate the PBC function, press » « on the remote con- trol during playback. – »PBC OFF« appears briefly on the television screen. PBC OFF – Normal playback starts automatically. MP3/WMA CD playback After the disc compartment closes and the MP3/WMA CD is scanned, the file browser appears automatically.
DISC MODE ___________________________________________ Displaying information ..in DVD mode Press »DISPL« to see the Info line. – Display: 00:00:05 Playing time 01:31:55 Remaining playing time To call up further information press »DISPL« again. – Display: Type of disc Title 1/2 Current and available titles Chapter 13/20 Current and available chapters...
DISC MODE ___________________________________________ ... in audio CD mode Press »DISPL« repeatedly on the remote control. – You will receive information concerning: – The elapsed playing time of the current track CDDA 00:02:42 00:00:34 – The remaining playing time of the track Track 5/19 –...
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DISC MODE ___________________________________________ Selecting the camera angle for particular scenes or passages Many DVDs contain scenes or passages which were filmed by various cameras from different angles. You can choose from among these different angles. On DVDs which offer this function, the multi-angle symbol appears on the television screen, for example »...
DISC MODE ___________________________________________ Selecting and displaying subtitles If the DVD provides subtitles, they can be displayed on your TV screen. When subtitles are available in several languages, you can select your preferred language. Press » « during playback. – Display: for example, » 1/21 Eng«...
DISC MODE ___________________________________________ Using the numerical buttons »1 … 0« on the remote control, enter the title or chapter number and press »OK« to confirm. – Playback of the selected title or chapter begins. Press » « or » « on the remote control to select the time dis- play.
DISC MODE ___________________________________________ Creating a track memory – playing back titles or tracks in selected order You can store and then play back up to 12 titles or tracks in a par- ticular order from the disc. A track may be stored more than once. The DVD receiver must be in the stop position.
OTHER MODES _____________________________________ Tuner mode Selecting the tuner input source Select the input source by pressing »AM FM« on the remote control or »FUNCTION« on the DVD receiver. – The most recently selected radio station is played (Last Station Memory). FM 100.60 –...
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OTHER MODES _____________________________________ Searching for RDS stations To search for an RDS station, press » « or » « repeatedly until »RDS« appears in the display indicating that an RDS station is being received. ENERGY – After a short time the station name sometimes appears if the reception is sufficiently strong.
OTHER MODES _____________________________________ Sleep timer mode Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the system off at the set time. To activate the function, keep pressing » « on the remote control until »SLEEP OFF« appears in the display. SLEEP OFF To set the switch-off time (»10«, »20«, »30«, »60«...
INFORMATION _____________________________________ Technical data This device is noise-suppressed according to the applicable EU directives. This product fulfils the European directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC. This device conforms to the safety regulation DIN EN 60065 (VDE 0860) and therefore the international safety regulation IEC 60065. Never open up the DVD receiver.
INFORMATION _____________________________________ Dimensions and weight LLoudspeakers DVD receiver Frequency range: W x H x L: 360 x 60 x 385 mm Front and surround loudspeakers: 7.0 kg 100 ... 20,000 Hz Subwoofer: Front loudspeakers 40 ... 150 Hz W x H x L: 90 x 130 x 120 mm 0.7 kg System: 5 x broadband...
INFORMATION ___________________________________ Rectifying minor problems Not every picture or sound problem is caused by a defect in your DVD receiver. Defects can also be caused by leads having been accidentally pulled out, damaged discs and worn out batteries in the remote control.
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