DVD Player with Remote Control OWNER’S MANUAL DTE329 Copyright 2005 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktronics, Dora the Explorer and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. DTE329.
Welcome...… Warning Emerson Radio Corp. has produced this audio/video product under license from Nickelodeon. We have taken great care to make sure your unit was in perfect working order when it left our factory. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only. Thank you for purchasing this Compact Audio/Video System.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability to be connected to an outdoor antenna. 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference. 3.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 15. OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the product. 17.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) Any use of the controls or an adjustment to the procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. PLEASE REFER ANY SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions Convenient Functions Welcome ...............................................................................................1 Changing Audio Soundtrack Language ...............................................20 UL Safety Instructions ..................................................................1-3 Viewing from another angle ...............................................................20 FCC Notice ..........................................................
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS MAIN UNIT (Front View) 1.) Standby Button. Turns the system 'On/Off'. 6.) Remote SENSOR. Receives the commands from the remote control. 2.) STANDBY LED Indicator. Lights up to indicate standby mode. 7.) Stop Button. Stop playing the disc. 3.) 8.) Pause Button. Press to pause playback. 9.) Play Button. Press to begin playback. Skip Reverse Button. Skip to previous chapter. 4.) IR Remote Sensor Indicator. Flashes when receiving signal from remote control. 5.
LOCATION OF JACK AND TERMINALS MAIN UNIT (Back Panel) 1 2 3 1.) AC Power Cord. 2.) AUDIO OUT L/R Jacks. 3.) VIDEO OUT Jack. 4.) COAXIAL Digital Out Jack. 6 7 Dora the Explorer DTE329_engP01-12.
REMOTE CONTROL 1.) KEY LOCK Button. 2.) Numeric (0-9) Buttons. 3.) TITLE MENU Button. 4.) SUBTITLE MENU Button. 5.) DISPLAY Button. 31 1 6.) ANGLE Button. 7.) SETUP Button. 8.) / / / 2 Navigation Buttons. 9.) RETURN Button. 3 10.) PBC Button. 11.) 30 27 6 13.) PAUSE Button. Search Reverse Button. 26 7 15.) RANDOM Button. 8 16.) MUTE Button. 25 9 17.) REPEAT Button. 24 10 18.) A-B Repeat Button. 19.) Search Forward Button. 11 20.) Skip Forward Button. 21.) Skip Reverse Button.
Important Safeguards and Precautions Power Cord Protection On Adjusting Volume To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following: • Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord. • Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances. • Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord. • Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in any way.
Features of This System • DVD player with Dolby Digital* Audio output. • Compatible with DVD, CD-R/RW, KODAK PHOTO CDs and CD discs. • DVD navigation functions. • On screen display menu. • Full function remote control. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
TYPES of DISCS That Can be Played on This System This player can playback discs bearing any of the following marks: VIDEO Audio CDs 12 cm disc / 8 cm disc Support CD, CD-R/RW KODAK PHOTO CD DVDs 12 cm disc / 8 cm disc Note-1 Icons used on DVD discs • DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. If the region number on the disc you want to play does not match the region number in your DVD player, you will not be able to play the disc.
Notes on Discs Disc handling precautions • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the glue completely before using the disc. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked indirect sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in its case.
Installation This section describes how to connect the system to a TV monitor with audio/video input jacks. You cannot connect this system to a TV monitor which does not have a video input connector. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections. Unpacking Protect Your Furniture Check that you have the following items: • Main unit (1). • Remote control (1). • Audio/Video cable (4 feet x 1). • Owner’s Manual (1).
TV and Optional Component Connections Required cords • Video cord for connecting a TV set (included). • Audio cords (included). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. • TV Connection-Audio (Connection Cables Included): Connect the Left/Right audio output jacks of your system to the Left/Right audio input jacks of the TV set.
• If the disc has one or more titles recorded on it, a menu screen will appear on the TV screen after a few moments. DVD Playback Preparations • Switch on the TV set power and select "Video" as the TV input. • Switch on the stereo system's power if the player has been connected to a stereo system. 5. Select the preferred title by using the ( < , > , Ù , Ú ) Navigation buttons, followed by the ENTER button, or press the number button corresponding to the menu. • Play of the seleted title now commences.
Skipping Chapters or Tracks Selecting Scenes by Chapter Number Skipping ahead Example: Starting play from Chapter 03. Press SKIP : during play. 1. Press the SEARCH button during play. • A chapter is skipped each time the button is pressed. TT 01/03 CH /06 Skipping back Press SKIP 9 during play. 2. Press the Number button(s) to select the preferred chapter. Example: Press ' 0 ' , ' 3 '. TT Slow-motion Play by Remote Control Only Press the SLOW/F button during play.
Selecting a Start Point using the Title Time Code Example: Viewing after 1 hour 3 minutes have elapsed from the title start. Repeat Playback (CD) 1. Press the REPEAT button once and " Track" indicator will appear on the TV screen. The selected track will be repeated indefinitely unless the STOP button is pressed. 1. Press the SEARCH button twice during play. TT 01/03 T : : 2. Press the Number button(s) to specify the starting position. Example: To specify "1 hour 3 min.00sec.
Repeat sections between two specific points (Repeat A - B) Changing the Audio Output Signal Audio CD's 1. Press the REPEAT A - B button during play at the point where repeat play is to commence (A). 1. Press the AUDIO MODE button repeatedly to choose between MONO LEFT, MONO RIGHT, MIX MONO, and STEREO. A MONO LEFT MONO RIGHT STEREO MIX MONO 2. Press the REPEAT A - B button again at the point where repeat play is to be concluded (B).
CD-R/RW Playback Important Information The DVD player in this system can play normal audio CDs, recordable CDs (CD-Rs), re-writable CD's (CD-RWs). However, because of the non-compatibility of certain ripping/burning software used to record CDs, and the quality of the blank discs used for recording, 100% playability of CD-RW cannot be guaranteed. This is not an indication of any problem with your system. • When a normal audio CD, a CD-R, or a CD-RW disc is loaded in the player the "CD" indicator will light.
Convenient Functions Changing Audio Soundtrack Language It is possible to change the audio soundtrack language from English to a different language, if available. (This operation works only with discs on which multiple audio soundtrack languages are recorded.) Clearing & Displaying of Subtitles If a disc has subtitles recorded on it, they can either be displayed or cleared on the TV screen. (This operation works only with discs on which the subtitle language is recorded.
Changing Subtitle Language Using a DVD Menu It is possible to change the subtitle language from English to a different language, if available. (This operation works only with discs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded.) Some DVD discs have unique menu structures called DVD menus. For example, DVDs programmed with complex contents provide guide menus and those recorded with various languages provide menus for audio and subtitle language.
Audio CD Playback Still Picture (PAUSE/STILL) • Press the PAUSE button during play. Preparation • Switch on the TV set power and select "Video" as the TV input. • Switch on the stereo system's power if the player has been connected to a stereo system. Audio CD • The player will be placed in the pause mode. To return to normal play • Press PLAY 4 button. STANDBY DISC COMPARTMENT PLAY Basic Play 1. Press down on the disc compartment lid (OPEN/CLOSE) to open the disc compartment. 2.
4. Use the ( > ) Navigation button followed by the ( Ù , Ú ) Navigation buttons to select between NTSC, and PAL modes. Settings and Adjustments Once the initial setup has been completed, the player can always be operated under the same conditions. The settings will be retained in the memory, until the settings are changed. 5. Press the ENTER button. 6. Using the ( < , > , Ù , Ú ) Navigation buttons and press ENTER to exit and save setting.
On Screen Display Language General 1. Press the SETUP button to enter the Setup Menu. - - General Setup Page - - 2. Use the ( < , > ) Navigation buttons to select General. TV Display TV Type Angle Mark OSD Lang Captions Screen Saver 3. Use the ( Ù , Ú ) Navigation buttons to move the cursor to the OSD Lang item. 4. Use the ( > ) Navigation button followed by the ( Ù , Ú ) Navigation buttons to select between English, German, Spanish and French on screen display languages.
