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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Introduction
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 products 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 aler\
t the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the\
literature accompanying
the appliance.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT\
TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION
This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owners manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an
authorized service location. (See service procedure). Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specified may result in exposure to laser radiation. To prevent direct exposure
to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when the enclosure is opened.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
users authority to operate the equipment.
INDUSTRY CANADA REQUIREMENT
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER (Now, while you can see it)
The model and serial number of your new DVD player are located on the back of the DVD player cabinet.
For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here:
MODEL NO : SERIAL NO.:
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PRECAUTIONS Introduction
NOTES ON HANDLING
- When shipping the DVD player, always use the original shipping carton and packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
- Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the DVD player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the DVD player for a long time. They will leave m\
arks on the finish.
- The top and rear panels of the DVD player may become warm after a long period of use.\
This is normal and not a malfunction.
- When the DVD player is not in use, be sure to remove the disc and turn off the power.
- If you do not use the DVD player for a long period, the unit may not fun\
ction properly in the future. Turn on and use the DVD player occasionally.
NOTES ON LOCATING
- When you place this DVD player near a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted. In this case, move the DVD player away from the TV, radio, or VCR.
NOTES ON CLEANING
Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.
- For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring well and wipe\
. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and benzine, as they m\
ay damage the
surface of the DVD player.
- If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that products instructions.
WARNING
Cleaning and adjustment of lenses and/or other components of playback me\
chanism should be performed
by a qualified service technician.
TO OBTAIN A CLEAR PICTURE
The DVD player is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are
dirty or worn down, the picture quality becomes poor. To obtain a clear picture, we recommend regular
inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the
operating environment. For details, contact your nearest dealer.
NOTES ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture condensation damages the DVD player. Please read the following carefully.
Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a gl\
ass on a warm day. Drops
of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the opti-cal pick-
up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the DVD player.
Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases.
- When you bring the DVD player directly from a cold place to a warm place.
- When you use the DVD player in a room where you just turned on the heater, or a place where the cold wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit.
- In summer, when you use the DVD player in a hot and humid place just after you mo\
ve the unit from an air conditioned room.
- When you use the DVD player in a humid place.
- Do not use the DVD player when moisture condensation may occur. If you use the DVD player in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts. Remove the disc, connect the power cord of the
DVD player to the wall outlet, turn on the DVD player and leave it ON for two or three hours. After
two or three hours, the DVD player will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Keep the DVD
player connected to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will seldom occur.
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Introduction
This section shows you how to handle, clean and store discs.
ON HANDLING DISCS
- Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
- Do not attach paper or tape to discs.
ON CLEANING DISCS
- Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outward with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.
- If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly mois\
tened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth. Do not use any type of solvents such \
as thinner, benzine, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray for vinyl LPs. They may damage t\
he disc.
ON STORING DISCS
- 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.
- Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outsi\
de of their case may cause warping.
ABOUT THIS OWNERS MANUAL
- This owners manual explains the basic instructions of this DVD player.
- Some DVD video discs have functions that may not be explained in this ow\
ners manual. Therefore, some instructions may differ from this owners manual, and there may be extra instructions. In this case,
follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen or package.
- may appear on the TV screen during operation. This icon means the function explained in this owners manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc.
NOTES ON DISCS
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BASIC PLAYBACK
Basic Operation
5 Press and press ENTER, or press the numericbutton(s), to select the desired item.
Play of the selected item now begins.
For further info, also refer to the jacket or case of the disc you are
playing.
AFTER OPERATION
When the unit is not in use, remove the disc and press POWER to turn
off the power.
NOTES
- Do not move the DVD player during playback. Doing so may damage the disc and the DVD player.
- Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control or DVD player to open and close the disc tray. Do not push the disc tray while it is
moving. Doing so may cause the DVD player to malfunction.
- Do not push up the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the DVD video player to
malfunction.
- Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Be especially careful with childrens fingers around the closing disc tray
as there is a risk of personal injury.
- When appears on the TV screen while a button is pressed, it means that this function is not available on the disc you are playing.
- Depending on the DVD disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the jacket or case of the disc you are playing.
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VARIOUS SPEED PLAYBACK
Basic Operation
You can play back discs at various speeds, and resume normal playback.
TO PLAY IN SLOW-MOTION
Press SLOW or SLOW during playback.
- During slow playback, the playback speed and direction can beselected with SLOW or SLOW .
- To increase the playback speed, press the one button as the playback direction.
- To reverse the playback direction, press the other button opposite to the playback direction.
- With Video CD, reverse play is not possible.
To return to normal playback, press PLAY button.
TO SCAN AT FAST FORWARD OR FAST REVERSE
- Fast forward and reverse, press and hold SKIP / SCAN on remote control unit for more than 0.5 second during play-back.
- On the front panel, continue pressing the or button.
- During fast playback, the playback speed and direction can be selected with SKIP / SCAN .
- To increase the playback speed, press the button as the playback direction.
- To reverse the playback direction, press the other button opposite to the playback direction.
To return to normal playback, press PLAY
NOTES
- When SKIP/SCAN button is pressed and held for more than 0.5 second, scan function will engage.
- The DVD player does not play back sound during slow-motion playback, the high speed reverse and forward playback of DVD video
discs. However, the DVD player plays back sound during fast forward
or fast reverse playback of audio CDs.
- Subtitles do not appear on the screen during slow motion and scan playback.
- The DVD player provides four (4) scan speeds for DVD movie play. Only one (1) scan speed is available dung Audio CD play.
- The DVD player does not play back in slow-motion in case of audio CD.
- In some equipment that is connected to digital output for DTS sound, a noise can occur during fast forward or fast reverse playback of DTS
CDs.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT DISPLAY MENU ICONS
Operation Using Display Menu Icons
This unit features DISPLAY Menu Icons showing disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed
playing time, audio/subtitle language, angle and sound) and player info\
rmation (repeat play, play mode,
etc.). Some icons only show the indicated information. Other icons allo\
w the settings to be changed.
COMMON PROCEDURES
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.- Title function can be accessed from the stop mode.
2 Press to select the desired item. - The currently selected item is indicated by a yellow frame on its DISPLAY menu icons.
3 Press to select the desired setting. - When numbers are displayed (e.g. title number), the numeric buttons can also be used \
for settinginstead of
- For some functions, the setting will be registered immediately; for others, ENTER must be pressed.
To clear the DISPLAY Menu Icons, press DISPLAY.
EXAMPLES OF DISPLAY MENU ICONS
The screens may differ depending on the disc contents.
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1
0:16:57
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OFF
1
NORM. TITLE
CHAPT
ALL
TRACK
OFF
1
16:57
STER.
NORM.
DVD DISPLAY CD DISPLAY DVD and CD DISPLAY
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This is to prohibit the playing of specified DVDs which are unsuitable for
children. Some DVD discs contain a restriction level which enables
parents to remove scenes or prevent playback of discs by children. DVD
players are equipped with a password designed to prevent children
changing the level.
SELECTING RATING LEVEL (DVD ONLY)
1 At the SETUP screen, press to select Rating andpress
2 Press 1 - 7 to select the desired level and press ENTER.
You cannot play DVD video discs rated higher than the level you selected
unless you cancel the parental lock function.
For example, when you select level 7, discs rated higher than level 7 ar\
e
blocked and cannot be played.
The parent lock level is equivalent to the following USA movie ratings. Level 7: NC-17
Level 6: R
Level 4: PG 13
Level 3: PG
Level 1: G
- Some titles do not match with the rating level described as above.
If you change the level and enter a password, playback of all DVDs with
ratings higher than your selection will be blocked, unless the correct
password is entered again. For example: if you change the level to 5,
the DVD player will not play discs with ratings of 6, 7 \
or 8 unless
the correct password is entered on the remote control.
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SELECTING RATING LEVEL AND PASSWORD
Initial Settings
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BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL Reference
SYMPTOMS AND CORRECTION
Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.
SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTION
No power- The power cord is disconnected - Plug the power cord into the wall outlet
securely.
The power is on, but the DVD player does
not work.- No disc is inserted. - Insert a disc (Check that the DVD or, audio
CD indicator in the DVD display is lit).
No picture- The TV is not set to receive DVD signal
output. - Select the appropriate video input mode
on the TV so that the picture from the
DVD player appears on the TV screen.
- The video cable is not connected securely. - Connect the video cable into the jacks securely.
- The connected TV power is turned off. - Turn on the TV.
No sound- The equipment connected with the audio
cable is not set to receive DVD signal
output. - Select the correct input mode of the audio
receiver so you can listen to the sound
from the DVD player.
- The audio cables are not connectedsecurely. - Connect the audio cable into the jacks
securely.
- The power of the equipment connectedwith the audio cable is turned off. - Turn on the equipment connected with the
audio cable.
- The Digital Audio Output is set to thewrong position. - Set the Digital Audio Output to the correct
position, then turn on the DVD player
again by pressing the POWER button.
The playback picture is poor - The disc is dirty. - Clean the disc.
The DVD player does not start playback- No disc is inserted. - Insert a disc (Check that the DVD, or audio
CD indicator in the DVD display is lit).
- An unplayable disc is inserted. - Insert a playable disc (Check the disc type,color system and Regional code).
- The disc is placed upside down. - Place the disc with the playback sidedown.
- The disc is not placed within the guide. - Place the disc on the disc tray correctlyinside the guide.
- The disc is dirty. - Clean the disc.
- A menu is on the TV screen. - Press the SETUP button to turn off themenu screen.
- The Rating level is set. - Cancel the Rating function or change therating level.
The remote control does not work
properly.- The remote control is not pointed at the
remote sensor of the DVD player. - Point the remote control at the remote
sensor of the DVD player.
- The remote control is too far from theDVD player. - Operate the remote control within about
23 ft (7 m).
- There is an obstacle in the path of theremote control and the DVD player. - Remove the obstacle.
- The batteries in the remote control are
exhausted. - Replace the batteries with new ones.
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WIEDERHOLEN DER WIEDERGABE
Erweiterter Betrieb
BILD (TON) WIEDERHOLEN
Taste REPEAT während der Wiedergabe drücken. Bei jedem Tastendruck ändert sich der TV-Bildschirm
wie unten dargestellt und ein Kapitel oder Titel (DVD) oder ein Titel (CD) wird wiederholt.
DVD
Wiederholung der Wiedergabe eines Kapitels
Wiederholung der Wiedergabe eines Filmtitels
Repeat-Modus abbrechen (normale Wiedergabe)
CD
Der aktuelle Titel wird wiederholt abgespielt
Die ganze CD wird wiederholt abgespielt
Repeat-Modus abbrechen (normale Wiedergabe)
Um zur normalen Wiedergabe zurückzukehren
Taste REPEAT so oft drücken, bis OFF angezeigt wird. Notes
HINWEISE
- Repeat-Play funktioniert nur bei CD/DVDs mit Anzeige der Spielzeit wä\
hrend der Wiedergabe im DVD- Anzeigefenster.
- Bei manchen DVDs funktioniert Repeat-Play u. U. nicht einwandfrei.
CHAPT
TITLE
OFF
TRACK
ALL
OFF
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PROGRAMMIERTE WIEDERGABE
Erweiterter Betrieb
Der DVD-Player spielt die Titel der CD in einer von Ihnen festgelegten
Reihenfolge ab.
HINWEIS
Die Funktion Programmierte Wiedergabe kann nur mit Audio-CDs
ausgeführt werden. Sie arbeitet nicht mit Film-DVDs.
1 Taste PROGRAM drücken im Stop-Modus oder während der Wiedergabe. Am Bildschirm wird das Wiedergabe-
Programmierungsfenster angezeigt.
- Dieses Fenster können Sie durch Drücken von PLAY, PROGRAM schließen.
2 und die numerischen Tasten drücken, um die gewünschten Titelnummern auszuwählen.
- Zur Auswahl weiterer Titel Schritt 2 wiederholen.
- Es können bis zu 20 Titel programmiert werden.
3 PLAY oder ENTER drücken, um das Programmierungsfenster zu schließen. Der ausgewählte Titel wird gespeichert und die
Wiedergabe beginnt in der programmierten Reihenfolge. Wenn Sie
mit PROGRAM das Fenster schließen, werden die ausgewählten Titel
nicht gespeichert.
Nach der Wiedergabe aller programmierten Titel
Wiedergabe wird beendet.
LÖSCHEN EINES PROGRAMMS
- Löschen von einzelnen Titeln drücken, um den nicht
mehr gewünschten Titel auszuwählen und anschließend CLEAR
drücken.
- Löschen des ganzes Programms drücken bis -žAlles
löschen-ž angezeigt wird und anschließend ENTER drücken. PLAY
oder ENTER drücken, um das Programmierungsfenster zu schließen.
Wenn Sie mit PROGRAM das Fenster schließen, wird das Programm
nicht gelöscht. (Programme werden auch nach dem Ausschalten des
Gerätes oder der Entnahme einer CD gelöscht).
