CH-LDV 712 USA VERSION 1.0 Portable DVD Player Owner’s Manual www.cyberhome.com Welcome to the Digital Video Revolution! Your CyberHome Portable DVD Player is designed to provide a great Home Theater experience on the go! Please retain this User Manual for future reference. Remember to read the manual carefully before connecting and powering on the unit.
Important Safety Instructions When using this DVD player, basic instructions should always be followed, including the following: 1) Read these instructions 2) Keep these instructions 3) Heed all warnings 4) Follow all instructions 5) Do not use this apparatus near water 6) Clean only with dry cloth 7) Do not block any ventilation opening, Install in accordance with the manufacture's instructions 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
Important Safety Instructions (Cont’d) WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND ONLY USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SERVICING.
Important Battery Safety Precautions Read these battery instructions carefully before using the battery. Charging • Charging should shall be less than specified 8.4 V. • The battery should be charged within the specified temperature of 0~45° C. Discharging • In order to prevent over-discharging, the battery should discharge between 7.2 to 7.8 V. • The battery should be discharged within the temperature 0~60° C. Storage • The battery should be stored within proper voltage and temperature 0~60° C.
Table of Contents General Information Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Important Battery Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 DVD Player Features & Supported Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents (Cont’d) Setting Player Options Using the On-Screen Function Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Function Menu DISPLAY and Other Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Using the On-Screen Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Parental Lock and Other Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DVD Player Features & Supported Discs Welcome to the Digital Video Revolution! Your new DVD Portable opens the door to a much richer home and Portable entertainment experience than you’ve ever seen before. Enhanced Video and Sound quality, as well as greater flexibility and options are just some of the benefits of Digital Video over conventional formats such as VHS.
Caring for Optical Discs Handling of Discs: Please hold the disc by gripping the rim or by placing the index finger in the central hole. Never touch the signal surface, which is shiny. This applies to both sides of double sided discs. Cleaning of Discs: Finger prints or stains on the surface of the disc may cause signal loss. Depending on the degree of the stain, the reflected luminosity from the signal surface may be weakened, resulting in degraded picture quality.
Preparing and Using the Remote Control Installing the Battery If the remote control only operates when you get closer to the DVD Player, it may indicate that the battery is weak. Please replace the battery (Lithium battery) simultaneously with a new battery of the same type (CR 2025). Please note the positive (+) side is facing upwards when the remote is held as shown below. 1. Pull out the Battery Holder to remove the battery compartment. 2. Insert new Battery into the Battery Holder.
Remote Control Functions (1 of 2) Understanding the Buttons on the Remote The Remote Control provides access to the DVD Player’s advanced functions, such as searching, repeating video segments, accessing the Setup Menu, choosing subtitle mode, muting the volume and pausing the action, just to name a few. The remote is also used to put the unit into “standby” mode, and power it on again. SETUP LCD Press to select Display Modes. Press again to cycle through Modes Full, Wide, Normal, or Off.
Remote Control Functions (2 of 2) *See previous page for upper buttons. SKIP NEXT Press to skip to the next chapter or track. SLOW RETURN Enables slow play at ½ speed. Press again to cycle through available speeds - 1/2,1/4, 1/8. When navigating disc menus, press to return to the previous menu accessed. REPEAT 1/ALL ZOOM Press to enable repeat mode. Press again to cycle through choices Repeat Chapter, Title or Disc. Press to zoom in on picture during playback or on a still frame.
DVD Panel Functions (1 of 2) MENU Press to enter the menu of a DVD disc. MONITOR Changes the Input/Output Video Modes. Normal DVD Player operation. Use external monitor Use portable as Audio/Video input device STOP / STANDBY OFF (1) Press once shortly to stop play and hold last played position. (2) Press second time to reset playback to beginning of disc. (3) Press and hold 3 seconds to set the player to STANDBY mode. FAST REVERSE / PREVIOUS TRACK Multi-Speed Fast Reverse search during playback.
DVD Panel Functions - Function Mode ( 2 of 2) On player simplified operations - Function Menu Using Player panel’s ARROW and ENTER buttons to navigate and execute Disc Menus, Function Menu and other options. Function Menu allows you to operate simplified operations, such as Display, Brightness, LCD Mode, Battery, and Setup on your DVD player without using the Remote Control. This is a useful feature when the remote control is not handy. FUNCTION Press to enter FUNCTION Menu.
Power Supply (1) 1 Using the AC adapter You can use the AC Power Adapter to conserve your battery life if there’s an AC Outlet nearby. Once AC Power is applied, the unit will be in STANDBY Mode. STANDBY mode lets you awake system quickly by using the remote control POWER Button, or the unit’s ON button. 1 Right Side of Unit Connect the Power Plug into the Power Jack Plug the Power Plug firmly into the DC IN 10 V Power Jack on the Left Side of the unit.
Power Supply (2) 2 Using and Charging the Battery Pack Charge the Battery Pack before using it for the first time. Normally, the Battery Pack can be charged around 500 times. With normal daily use, your Battery Pack can last for 1.5 years. When fully charged, the Battery Pack can operate an estimated 3 ~ 4 hours of continuous playback. The actual battery life depends on how the player is used. Charge the Battery Completely for the first time usage. 1 Charging the battery pack.
Detaching Battery Pack 4 Detaching the Battery Pack from the unit If the player is not going to be used for a long period of time, we recommend you detatch the Battery Pack. Even if the unit is powered down, the unit is still consuming some power in STANDBY Mode. This could lead to over discharging of the battery. Make sure before detaching the Battery Pack that the player is turned off. After detaching the battery pack, take special care when handling the unit. 1 Slide and hold in position.
Connecting the DVD Player to your TV / Receiver Determining the Video & Audio Connections You Will Use The first step to connecting your DVD Player on your TV is to make the cable connections that will allow you to see the video and hear the audio on your TV and optional Stereo Receiver. Your DVD Player has multiple Video and Audio outputs. Generally, you will only use one Video and one Audio output and any one time.
Composite / S-Video & Stereo Audio Connections 1 Typical Connection - Connecting to a TV with Composite Video In and Stereo Audio In If your TV has only a single Video Input jack, typically a yellow-colored plug, you will use the Composite Video output of the DVD Player for the Video Connection. We’ll also assume your TV has Red and White Stereo Audio In connectors. You will use these for the Audio Connection.
Component Video & Progressive Scan Connections 3 Component Video Connectors Connecting to a TV with Component Video Inputs Component Video separates the Video Signal into three separate “components”, resulting in a higher quality picture than S-Video or Standard Composite Video. In order to use Component Video, you must use a TV equipped with Component Video Inputs. You’ll also need (3) Component Video Cables (included).
Digital Audio Connection 4 Using the Optical Digital Audio Output Connection Your DVD Player features Optical Digital Audio Output to provide the ultimate in realism for your Home Theater experience. Use this function to get the most out of discs recorded with Dolby 5.1 Digital Surround Sound or Digital Theater System (DTS) by sending the encoded, or “RAW” digital audio signal to your Receiver for decoding. You must be using a Digital Receiver with 5.
Getting Started - Powering On & Playing a Disc After Power is Applied Once power is applied to the DVD Player, turn on the unit either by remote or the front panel’s Power button. At this moment, you will see the Player’s Power Indicator is Green (See pg 31). Once there is a disc inside and the disc lid is closed, your player starts to play automatically. 2 Sliding the Latch Open 1 Slide the Latch open and hold the tab in this position.
Stopping and Pausing Play To Stop Disc Play 1 STOP Press the STOP button to stop playback of the disc. With Audio CDs and DVDs, after the STOP button is pressed, the CyberHome Splash Screen will display on the screen. The stop point is now saved and you can resume playback by pressing PLAY. Press the STOP key again to reset the play position to the beginning of the disc. Pausing Disc Play 2 PLAY/PAUSE With DVDs, you can pause playback on a still frame with the PAUSE button.
Navigating Disc Menus Using the MENU and TITLE Buttons to Access Menus on DVD Discs Most DVDs discs feature menus that will allow you to navigate the various Chapters, Special Features and Setup Options available on the disc. Some menus will automatically be displayed when you insert a disc. To access menus at any time, use the MENU and TITLE buttons. If you see the symbol below when attempting to select a Title or Menu, it means that this type of menu is not available on the disc.
Fast Forward/Reverse & Slow Motion Scanning Finding a Position on the Disc Using the Search Function Your DVD Player features a Search function that will allow you to scan through video at fast or slow speeds to find a specific position. The scan functions available will depend on the type of disc you are using. With DVD discs, you may utilize all the available scanning functions, including Fast Forward and Fast Reverse, both at x2, x4 and x8 speeds, as well as Slow Motion at 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 speeds.
Jumping to a Specific Chapter/Track or Time Position You may Choose a Specific Track or Time Position to Playback There are many options available to choose the beginning playback point on DVDs, and Audio CDs. You may use the GOTO button, or enter a Track Number directly using the NUMBER buttons (CD-Audio).
Saving Locations for Quick Play with Bookmarks Mark Points on the Disc for Quick Play with the BOOKMARK Button While you’re watching a DVD, you can easily “mark” points on the disc that you would like quick access to later on. You can also use bookmarks with Audio CDs.
Repeating a Title, Chapter/Track or Disc Repeat a Single Track on an Audio CD or an Entire DVD Disc Your player has many options for repeating segments of DVDs and Audio CDs. This section covers how to repeat segments already defined on the disc, such as a Chapter or Track. The next section deals with creating your own segments to repeat. Using the REPEAT - 1/ALL Button 1 REPEAT While you’re listening to an Audio CD, press the REPEAT 1/ALL button repeatedly to cycle through the available repeat options.
Playing Tracks in a Particular Order with Program Play Create Custom Playback Programs of up to 30 Steps If you would like to program the Chapters or Tracks on your CD discs to play in an order you specify, create a custom playback program with the PROGRAM button. Select the PROGRAM Button during Playback 1 PROGRAM You will see the Program Menu on the screen. The track list numbers are on the left, with 30 program locations on the right.
Playing MP3 Files with the MP3 Navigator Your DVD Player is also a Feature-Packed MP3 Player! When you insert an MP3 disc, the player will launch the MP3 Navigator, an on-screen program that lets you easily select and play MP3 files stored on CD-R or CD-RW discs. The MP3 Navigator gives you several options for MP3 Playback, including Repeat and Shuffle modes. MEDIA PLAYER Current Folder \My Music Displays the current folder on the disc.
Viewing JPG Files on Your TV You Can Play Slide-Shows of JPG Images Stored on CD-R and CD-RW Discs When you insert a disc containing only JPG files, the player will automatically launch a Slide-Show of your images. For discs with MP3 and JPG files, the Media Player discussed on page 28 will be launched. JPG Picture files must be saved with the .JPG extension. Example: “Vacation1.jpg” JPG File Logo.
Using the Zoom Function You can Zoom In during Playback or on a Still Frame Want to take a closer look at something you see in a DVD movie? Use the Zoom function. The Zoom function lets you enlarge the Video Image to twice (2x) the original size, while also viewing a Reference Window showing the full original picture. Zoom works on a still frame, as well as during Video Playback. 1 PAUSE 12 ZOOM Pause Disc Playback (Optional) Zoom is most effective if you Pause the video on a single frame to examine.
Video Mode Playing Selecting the Video Mode Press the MONITOR button to select which Video Mode you are going to use. Your DVD player provides three types of VIDEO Modes - 1) Normal Player operation, 2) Player Audio/Video output to External Monitor/Speaker, and 3) Audio/Video Input from External Devices. 1 MONITOR OR Using a Larger Screen Enjoy watching DVDs on a Larger Screen? Connect the DVD Player to your TV/Receiver first (See pg 16-19).
Built-in Screen Displaying Mode You can choose 4 types of Display Modes for the built-in screen. Your Player features four Display Modes - Full, Wide, Normal, and Off. In Full Mode, the full 16:9 display is used. This is ideal for movies recorded in widescreen format. In Wide Mode, a special function slightly compresses a 4:3 image so that it will look more normal using the full 16:9 widescreen display. Try this mode for movies recorded for standard TVs.
Brightness Adjusting Brightness Levels with BRIGHTNESS Button Your DVD Player provides a convenient function allowing you to adjust Brightness either by pressing the Remote Control BRIGHTNESS Button or using the Function Menu BRIGHTNESS (See pg 36) if the Remote’s not handy. Adjust the Brightness when your viewing environment is insufficient light or too bright. Some titles are recorded too dim, so you can simply adjust brightness by using this feature.
More Audio & Video Functions 1 2 To temporarily cancel the Audio of the disc you’re listening to or watching, simply press the MUTE button. You’ll see an indicator on screen letting you know that the player is in MUTE mode. Press MUTE again to resume normal playback with Audio. VOLUME - + 3 AUDIO 4 ANGLE 5 Suspending Audio with the MUTE Button MUTE 4 Adjusting Volumes - VOLUME Button Press the VOLUME + and - buttons to adjust playback Volumes of the disc.
Putting it All Together with the Display Button Get Quick Access to Playback Information and Important Functions Use DISPLAY to get information about the playback session, as well as direct command of some of the most important functions already discussed, all grouped together in one Menu for Quick and Easy Access. 1 1 Press the DISPLAY Button while a Disc is Playing DISPLAY Page one of the Display Menu will be presented across the top of the screen. To access page two, press the DISPLAY key again.
Using the On-Screen Function Menu Adjusting the Brightness Setting in the Function Menu Your DVD Player features an on-screen Function Menu that allows you to adjust simple settings for Brightness, and enable other functions like LCD MODE. This friendly Function lets you watch DVDs or listen Audio CDs more easily when the Remote Control isn’t nearby. 1 FUNCTION Press FUNCTION Button Press Player’s FUNCTION key to enter the on-screen Function Menu.
Function Menu Display and Other Options DISPLAY Cursor Mode DISPLAY function is the same as well as using Remote Control. (See pg 35) Unlike using the Remote Control the Display will show continuously until you exit it. The Cursor Mode Display will just show about 10 seconds. It will be closed when Cursor Mode time is out. DVD T C 01 01 00:00:00 1/2 EN 5.
Using the On-Screen Setup Menu Adjusting Video and Audio Settings in the DVD Player Setup Your Player features an on-screen Setup Menu that allows you to adjust settings for your Video and Audio preferences, and enable player features like Parental Lock. When you change settings in the Setup Menu, they are stored even when power is turned off. If you wish to return to the factory defaults, they can be easily reset in the OTHERS menu.
Parental Lock and Other Options Exploring the CHILD and OTHERS Setup Pages The CHILD and OTHERS Setup Pages contains many important options for your player. The CHILD menu is where you can set a password to control the Parental Lock and Reset functions, which let you limit the play of discs beyond a rating you specify, and reset the settings and password to factory defaults, respectively.
Video Setup Options For Help on Using the Setup Menu, see pg 38. SYSTEM - NTSC / PAL Your Player will work with TVs based on the NTSC and PAL standards, as well as TVs, Monitors and Projectors supporting the new Progressive Scan mode. NTSC is the standard TV system used in the USA, Canada, Japan and many other countries, supporting 480 Lines at 60Hz. The PAL TV system is used in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, among others, and supports 576 Lines at 50Hz. LANG.
Audio Setup Options DIGITAL - DOLBY / DTS / LPCM For Help on Using the Setup Menu, see pg 38. Most DVDs are produced with Dolby or DTS 5.1 Channel soundtracks. So, normally this setting should be at the default of DOLBY/DTS. However, this setting can be set to LPCM to support DVDs featuring this type of audio format. LPCM, or Linear Pulse Code Modulation, is a stereo digital audio format typically used only with CD audio. D.R.C - FULL / TV MODE / OFF Sometimes called “midnight mode”, D.R.
Language Setup Options For Help on Using the Setup Menu, see pg 38. Setting Language Options for Setup and DVDs The Language Setup Page allows you to change the language the player will use for the On-Screen Display (OSD), as well as the default language for movies with multiple language tracks. Keep in mind that if the DVD you’re using does not support the language you choose, the default of the disc will be used. This also applies to Subtitle and Disc Menu settings. O.S.
Troubleshooting Common Problems The Player Does Not Power On The AC Power cord may be loose or not plugged in. Make sure the power cord is secure in the AC socket. The Battery Pack may be unattached. Make sure the Battery Pack is attached to the unit firmly. The Power of the Battery Pack may be exhausted. Recharge the Battery Pack. The unit may be in Standby Mode. Turn the unit on with the remote POWER button or PLAY/PAUSE/ENTER Button on the player.
Specifications Playable Discs DVD, Audio CD, VCD, CD-R, CD-RW, SVCD TV Systems Supported NTSC, PAL, P-SCAN Laser Semiconductor Laser, wavelength 650nm Frequency Response (Digital Audio) DVD Linear Sound: Audio CD: 48kHz sampling 4Hz to 22kHz 96kHz sampling 4Hz to 44kHz 4Hz to 20kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Digital Audio) More than 65dB Audio dynamic range (Digital Audio) Less than 75dB Harmonic Distortion (Digital Audio) Less than 0.015% Wow and Flutter Less than ±0.001% (W.
Battery Specifications Cell The cell consists of 6 pieces cell with 1500mAh in 3P 2S configuration. Voltage 7.4 V Capacity Normal: 4500mAh Operating Temperature Charging: Discharging: Storage: 0 ~ 45° C 0 ~ 60° C 0 ~ 60° C, RH = 60 ± 20 % Internal Impedance < 150 m ohms Estimate Cycle Life 80% initial capacity remaining after 300 cycles Battery Life Approx. 3-4 hours, depending on usage Charging Time 2.7 ~ 4 hours LED Indicator Charging: Fully Charged: Red Green Dimensions 5.23" (W) x 6.
Glossary of DVD-Related Terms CD-R & CD-RW Recordable Optical Disc formats that can be used as VCD, MP3 or JPG discs with your DVD Player. Optical Digital Audio Connector A digital audio connection used to connect a DVD player to a receiver or pre-amplifier. Transfers a “RAW” (encoded) digital audio signal, minimizes signal degradation. Component Video Offers the best interface between a video signal source and a TV. Uses three RCA-type jacks to separate the component signals making up a video signal.
Glossary of DVD-Related Terms (cont’d) LPCM Linear PCM is a method of digital audio storage typically used with CD Audio. This format is sometimes used on DVD discs - at a higher resolution than CD - for stereo soundtracks. MacroVision Analog Copy Protection which scrambles video signal when used with VHS recorders. Also has an effect on some projectors and monitors. MP3 A compressed audio format. Its small size makes it popular for downloading on internet.
Index a-b repeat..................................................................26 a-b repeat button.......................................................10 AC adapter ................................................................13 angle button ................................................................9 angles (multi-angle playback) ...................................34 arrow buttons .........................................................9,12 audio button ......................................
