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TABLE OF CONTENTS Before You Begin .................................................... 3 A Short Glossary of DVD Terminology ....................................... 4 A Quick Tour of the Remote ........................................................ 4 Installing Batteries in the Remote .............................................. 6 Important Battery Information ................................................... 6 Types of Discs that the Player Can Play.....................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Playing Audio CDs ................................................ 25 Loading and Playing an Audio CD ........................................... 26 Audio CD Playback Features ..................................................... 26 Skipping Tracks .................................................................... 26 Repeating Play ..................................................................... 27 Selecting a Specific Track ....................................................
BEFORE YOU BEGIN There’s Always a Catch Because DVD is a new technology, we recommend that you take some time right now to read through this manual and familiarize yourself with the player. I Know, You Really Want to Get Going I know that you’d rather use your DVD player than read about it, so I’ve divided this manual up into sections that address how to use each type of disc that you can play on your player: DVDs, Audio CDs, and Video CDs. So, you don’t have to read all of the book at once.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN A Short Glossary of DVD Terminology Angles When making a DVD, the studio can incorporate various camera angles which you can select by using the ANGLE button on the remote. Note that not all DVDs contain multiple camera angles. Author Menu The Author menu is the menu on a disc that allows you to change settings for that disc. We call it the “author” menu because its features are “authored” by the maker of the disc, and may vary from disc to disc.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN INFO Displays information about the disc, such as the available titles, and lets you choose which title you want to view. MARKER Allows you to select (or “mark”) places on a disc so that you can quickly find them. MENU Brings up the main menu of the DVD disc. The information you see will vary from disc to disc, and some discs may contain no menu at all. ON•OFF Turns the subtitling feature on and off. To select a language option for subtitles, you need to use the SUBTITLE button.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Installing Batteries in the Remote 1. Open the battery door on the back of the remote. BATTERY BATTERY 2. Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and –) are aligned correctly. 3. Replace the battery door. Important Battery Information • If you’re not going to use the remote for a month or more, be sure to remove the batteries because they can leak and cause damage. • Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.
CONNECTIONS A Few Things You should Know Before you connect your DVD player, there are a few things that you need to know. Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the DVD player, TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference • Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
CONNECTIONS Jacks and Cables S-Video Jack and Cable The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DVD player. This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with audio cables to connect the DVD player to your TV. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
CONNECTIONS Choosing a Connection The following pages show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components. Refer to your TV, VCR, or Dolby Digital Receiver owner’s manual for more information on hooking up your specific components. DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks .................... 10 If your television only has antenna (RF) inputs, you will need to get an RF converter in order to connect the DVD player.
CONNECTIONS DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks (Good Picture and Sound Quality) TV ANT IN RF MODULATOR Video RF Out Audio (L) Ant In CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL DVD PLAYER R L AUDIO VIDEO To Connect the DVD Player If you do not have audio/video input jacks on your television, you need to use an RF modulator, and a splitter. 1. Connect one end of the A/V cables to the Left Audio and the Video outputs on the DVD player. 2. Connect the other end to the corresponding inputs on the RF modulator. 3.
CONNECTIONS DVD Player + TV with A/V Input Jacks (Better Picture and Sound Quality) CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL TV AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT IN R L OR DVD PLAYER R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO To Connect the DVD Player 1. Connect the left and right audio cables. 2. Connect the video cable (or the S-Video cable if your television has an S-Video input). CAUTION NOTE: • Your cable or off-air connection to the television should not be affected by this connection.
CONNECTIONS DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital Receiver (Best Picture and Sound Quality) TV AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT IN R L CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL OR DVD PLAYER DIGITAL R OUT L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO OR DOLBY DIGITAL RECEIVER RIGHT LEFT DIGITAL To Connect the DVD Player 1. Connect the left and right A/V cables to the Dolby Digital receiver, Or Connect an optical cable to the DIGITAL OUT jack on the DVD player and to the digital input on a Dolby Digital receiver. 2.
CONNECTIONS DVD Player + TV + VCR The following is one possible connection if you want to include a VCR in your connection scheme. TV AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT IN R L OR DVD PLAYER R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL VCR R L OUT TO TV OUT AUDIO VIDEO IN FROM ANT IN L R To Connect the DVD Player 1. Connect the left and right audio cables. 2. Connect the video cable (or the S-Video cable if your television has an S-Video input). To Connect the VCR 1.
CONNECTIONS Connect the AC Power Cord 1st 2nd After you have connected the components, you need to connect the AC power cord. Connect the AC power cord to the back of the DVD player and to an AC power outlet (AC120 V, 50-60 Hz). Setting Up the Menu Languages By default, the menu language is set to English. If you want to change the menu language, go to the Setup menu and select the “Menu Language” option.
PLAYING DVDS A New Way of Looking At Things In this section you learn how to use your DVD player to play Digital Video Discs (DVDs for short). As a little up-front information, you should know that although some of the remote buttons look the same as those you would use with a VCR or CD player, the functions work somewhat differently. So, take some time now to find out how to play DVDs, and then you can sit back and enjoy all of the features it has to offer you. Also Keep In Mind...
PLAYING DVDS Loading and Playing a DVD Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. Note that the following discs CANNOT be used with this player: • Laserdisc • CD-I, CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROM • Mini Disc • Discs recorded using other broadcast standards (i.e. PAL or SECAM) • CD-G discs play audio only, not graphics To Load and Play a DVD Make sure that you have properly connected the DVD player (see “Connections”), and that the player is in the power on state.
PLAYING DVDS DVD Playback Features Several options are available during DVD playback. POWER PROGRAM INFO Chapter Scan ANGLE Because the DVD is divided into Chapters, you can skip through a disc’s contents one chapter at a time. • • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SUBTITLE Press and release SKIP REV to go to the beginning of the preceding Chapter. ON•OFF 0 MENU Press and release SKIP FWD to go to the beginning of the next Chapter.
PLAYING DVDS Repeating Play You can use this feature to repeat a chapter or a title. 1. Press REPEAT once to repeat the chapter currently playing. POWER PROGRAM INFO 2. Press REPEAT twice to repeat the title currently playing. ANGLE 3. Press REPEAT a third time to turn off the repeat feature. 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO SUBTITLE 7 Notes: 8 9 ON•OFF • • The repeat indicator on the front panel appears when you are in repeat mode.
PLAYING DVDS 2. Use the right arrow on the remote to highlight the current chapter number. TITLE 1 CHAPTER Info button 5 POWER PROGRAM INFO ANGLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO SUBTITLE TIME 38:20 Digits 7 8 9 ON•OFF 0 Enter a new chapter number and press PLAY. 3. Use the digits on the remote to enter a different chapter number. 4. Press PLAY to begin playing the selected chapter.
PLAYING DVDS Note: • Some discs might not display the elapsed time, and thus cannot be searched using this feature. POWER Selecting a Title Using the TITLE Button PROGRAM INFO ANGLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIO SUBTITLE You can use the TITLE button on the remote to access a list of titles available on a DVD. 1. ON•OFF 0 MENU TITLE REPEAT Menu button Title button Press TITLE. MARKER SELECT 2. Use the arrows to highlight a title, and then press SELECT. The selected title begins play.
PLAYING DVDS 2. Use the arrows to highlight the setting you want to change, and then press SELECT. SUBTITLE 1. ENGLISH 2. FRENCH POWER PROGRAM INFO 3. SPANISH ANGLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO SUBTITLE 7 8 Subtitle button 9 ON•OFF French is selected. 0 MENU 3. Use the arrows to highlight a subtitle language (from the Subtitle menu), and then press SELECT. TITLE REPEAT MARKER SELECT RETURN SETUP CLEAR Subtitling for this DVD will now appear in French.
PLAYING DVDS Note: • When the player is turned on, the initialized subtitle language is selected. If the disc does not contain the same initialized language as that of the player, the “default” language is automatically selected. Changing the Audio Language You can temporarily change the initialized audio language (provided that additional languages are recorded on the DVD). 1. Press AUDIO. 2. Use the up/down arrows on the remote to select an audio language.
PLAYING DVDS Storing a Marker During DVD Playback 1. Press the MARKER button at the point during playback that you want to mark. The Marker display appears on-screen. MARKER * * * PRESS SELECT TO MARK The Marker display screen. 2. Press the SELECT button to place a mark. You can place as many as three markers on a disc.
PLAYING DVDS MARKER 1 2 3 SELECT TO PLAY MARK CLEAR TO ERASE Highlight an existing marker and press SELECT. 2. Use the arrows to highlight an existing marker. 3. Press SELECT to go that part of the DVD and automatically begin playback from there. Clearing a Marker 1. Press the MARKER button. MARKER 1 2 3 SELECT TO PLAY MARK CLEAR TO ERASE Highlight an existing marker and press CLEAR. 2. Use the arrows to highlight an existing marker. 3. Press CLEAR to delete the highlighted marker.
PLAYING AUDIO CDS Just Like Your CD Player Your DVD player can play Audio Compact Discs, as well as DVDs. If you’ve used a CD player before, you will probably notice that your DVD player has a lot of the same features as a CD player. This section gives you all the information you need to know to play Audio CDs on your DVD player.
PLAYING AUDIO CDS Loading and Playing an Audio CD Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. Note that the following discs CANNOT be used with this player: • Laserdisc • CD-I, CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROM • Mini Disc • Discs recorded using other broadcast standards (i.e. PAL or SECAM) • CD-G discs play audio only, not graphics To Load and Play an Audio CD Make sure that you have properly connected the DVD player (see “Connections”), before you begin.
PLAYING AUDIO CDS Repeating Play • Press the REPEAT button once to repeat the current track. • Press REPEAT a second time to repeat all tracks. • Press REPEAT a third time to resume normal playback. POWER PROGRAM INFO Info button ANGLE Selecting a Specific Track 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIO SUBTITLE ON•OFF 1. Press the INFO button.
PLAYING AUDIO CDS Program Playback Program playback lets you set up a specific order for Audio CD playback. 1. Press the PROGRAM button (while in stop mode) to bring up the program playback menu. PROGRAM PLAYBACK SELECT TRACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Program button POWER PROGRAM INFO ANGLE PRESS PLAY TO START 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIO SUBTITLE The Program Playback menu for an audio CD. ON•OFF 0 MENU TITLE REPEAT 2.
PLAYING VIDEO CDS What’s a Video CD? The Video CD format is similar to DVD in that Video CDs can contain movies. The big difference is in the amount of information that can be stored on a single CD. This section gives you all the information you need to know to play Video CDs on your DVD player.
PLAYING VIDEO CDS Loading and Playing a Video CD Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. Note that the following discs CANNOT be used with this player: • Laserdisc • CD-I CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROM • Mini Disc • Discs recorded using other color TV systems (i.e. PAL or SECAM) • CD-G discs play audio only, not graphics To Load and Play a Video CD Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front of the DVD player. 2.
PLAYING VIDEO CDS 1. Use the digits on the remote to select a title. 2. Press SELECT to begin playback the selected title. 3. Press RETURN to stop playback and return to the menu; Or POWER Press STOP to stop CD playback, and remove the menu from the screen.
PLAYING VIDEO CDS Repeating Play • Press REPEAT once to repeat the current track. • Press REPEAT a second time to repeat all tracks. • Press REPEAT a third time to resume normal playback. POWER PROGRAM INFO ANGLE Note: • The repeat feature does not work while a Video CD is played using the menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIO SUBTITLE ON•OFF 0 • The Repeat feature does not work while a Video CD is in playback control mode.
PLAYING VIDEO CDS Changing the Audio Channel Output You can change the channel output from the player by using the AUDIO button and the up arrow on the remote control. Note that you must be playing a stereo Video CD. 1. Press AUDIO. 2. Press the Up Arrow to scroll through the audio output options (see diagram below). Left-channel audio Right-channel audio through both speakers through both speakers Stereo sound Note: • Use the Down Arrow to scroll backward through the Audio Channel Output options.
PLAYING VIDEO CDS PROGRAM PLAYBACK SELECT TRACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 3 6 11 POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ON•OFF 0 MENU Arrows and Select button 4. Press PLAY to begin programmed playback. When the program is completed, the disc stops and the program playback menu is displayed again. • To resume normal playback, press the PROGRAM button twice, and then press the PLAY button.
USING THE SETUP MENU Putting You In Control The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to set up a rating level, select various language preferences, and even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have (i.e. wide-screen). To access the Setup menu, press the SETUP button on the remote control.
USING THE SETUP MENU Setting Up the Rating Level The rating level feature works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating level, and helps you to control the types of DVDs that your family watches. 1. POWER PROGRAM Press the SETUP button on the remote control.
USING THE SETUP MENU 4. To keep the rating level you set from being changed, you can “lock” the level by entering a four-digit password using the digits on the remote, and then pressing SELECT. Unlocking the Rating Level In order to unlock the rating level, you need to enter the four-digit password. RATING LEVEL IS SET AT 3 PASSWORD IS NEEDED TO CHANGE THE LEVEL * * * * PRESS RETURN TO EXIT You need to enter the 4-digit password before you can change the rating level.
USING THE SETUP MENU 2. Use the arrows on the remote to highlight “AUDIO” and then press SELECT. AUDIO LANGUAGE PREFERENCE ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH ORIGINAL OTHER * * * PRESS RETURN TO EXIT Select an initial audio language setting. 3. Use the arrows on the remote to highlight a language, and then press SELECT. If the language you want is not listed, select “OTHER,” enter the appropriate code from the list of language codes at the end of this chapter, and then press SELECT.
USING THE SETUP MENU SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 RATING AUDIO SUBTITLE TV SCREEN OSD DiSPLAY MENU LANGUAGE LEVEL 1 ENGLISH ENGLISH 4:3 ON ENGLISH POWER PROGRAM INFO ANGLE PRESS RETURN TO EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIO SUBTITLE Select SUBTITLE from the Setup menu. ON•OFF 0 2. Use the arrows on the remote to highlight “SUBTITLE” and then press SELECT.
USING THE SETUP MENU Selecting the TV Screen Setting Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio). 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 RATING AUDIO SUBTITLE TV SCREEN OSD DiSPLAY MENU LANGUAGE LEVEL 1 ENGLISH ENGLISH 4:3 ON ENGLISH PRESS RETURN TO EXIT Select TV SCREEN from the Setup menu. 2. Use the arrows on the remote to highlight “TV SCREEN” and then press SELECT.
USING THE SETUP MENU A Little More about Your Options 4 : 3 (Letterbox) Select this for conventional size televisions. The aspect ratio is selected according to the disc played. 4 : 3 (Pan/Scan) Select this for conventional size televisions. All video material is played to fit a 4:3 screen. 16 : 9 (Widescreen) Select this for wide-screen televisions.
USING THE SETUP MENU 2. Use the arrows on the remote to highlight “OSD DISPLAY” and then press SELECT. OSD DISPLAY POWER ON OFF PROGRAM INFO ANGLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO SUBTITLE 7 8 9 PRESS RETURN TO EXIT ON•OFF 0 MENU Select a TV screen setting to match your television.. TITLE MARKER SELECT RETURN 3. Use the arrows on the remote to highlight “ON” or “OFF,” and then press SELECT.
USING THE SETUP MENU 2. Use the arrows on the remote to highlight “MENU LANGUAGE” and then press SELECT. MENU LANGUAGE PREFERENCE FOR PLAYER ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL PRESS RETURN TO EXIT Select a new menu language for the player. 3. Use the arrows on the remote to highlight the desired language for the on-screen menu system, and then press SELECT. MENU LANGUAGE PREFERENCE FOR DISC ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL OTHER * * * * PRESS RETURN TO EXIT Select a new menu language for discs. 4.
USING THE SETUP MENU Don’t forget to press the SELECT button after you enter the code.
REFERENCE Reference About the DVD Player This section includes extra information about the DVD player, including a description of the front panel and front panel display, the back panel, and some basic use and care guidelines. Troubleshooting This short troubleshooting section will hopefully solve any problems that you might encounter with your DVD player. Limited Warranty The Limited Warranty includes information on getting service for you DVD player.
REFERENCE Front Panel Controls 2 1 6 1. 7 3 8 9 4 5 10 11 ON•OFF button. 2. Disc tray Press OPEN/CLOSE to open and close the disc tray. 3. SKIP REV Allows you move to the beginning of the preceding chapter or track on a disc (in effect, “skipping” the chapter or track). 4. PLAY Begins disc play (and closes disc tray if open). 5. STOP Stops disc play. 6. VOLUME 7. Use to adjust headphone volume level. PHONES Headphone jack. 8. Front Panel Display 9.
REFERENCE Front Panel Display 1 2 3 CHAPTER ALL PBC TITLE DVD TRACK ANGLE VIDEO CD 6 1. 7 4 5 . PROG 88 888 88 9 8 12345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 11 12 Displayed when the Video CD is played using the menu (for example, with playback control). 2. Indicates the play modes or the title number of a DVD. 3. Indicates the chapter number for a DVD. Indicates the track number for an Audio or Video CD. 4. Indicates repeat play modes: indicates chapter or track repeat.
REFERENCE 48 Common Problem Solution No Power Insert the power plug securely into the outlet. Power turns itself off. The power is automatically turned off after approx. 30 minutes have elapsed in the stop mode (auto power-off feature). Turn power back on. Play fails to start, even when PLAY is pressed • • Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. This player plays only DVD discs, Audio CDs and Video CDs. Play commences but then stops immediately • • The disc is dirty.
REFERENCE Self-Diagnostic Message Problem/Solution U11 The disc is dirty. Wipe the disc with a soft cloth. H-- When you see a code that begins with “H” or “F” it means that the unit is not functioning properly. Turn the unit off and on again by pressing the POWER button twice, or unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet, and then plug the unit back in.
REFERENCE What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor. • 91 days to 1 year - Unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor. • The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
REFERENCE 4. If the repairs are covered by your warranty, you will not be billed. If you are not located near an exchange point: 1. Provide your Discover, MasteGErd or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative. This is for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time. 2. We will send you a replacement unit. 3.
REFERENCE What your warranty does not cover: • Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage. • Adjustment of customer controls. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. • Batteries. • Units purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A. • Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.
REFERENCE A L R AC power cord 14 connecting 14 Angles 4 Audio channel output, changing 28 Audio language, changing 22 Audio/Aideo jacks 8 Language codes 44 Limited Warranty 50 Loading a disc audio 26 DVD 16 Video CD 30 Locking the rating level 36 Rating level 36 Remote control buttons 4, 4–5 installing batteries 6 Repeat play audio CD 27 DVD 18 icons 47 video CD 32 RF jack 8 RF modulator 10 B Back panel 47 C Camera angle, changing 22 Care and maintenence 49 Clear button 4 Coaxial cable (F-type) 8 Con
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