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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ............................................................. 6 Types of Discs Your DVD Player will Play ........................................................................ 6 Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ...............................................
Table of Contents Chapter 3: Playing Audio CDs and MP3 Discs Loading and Playing an Audio CD ................................................................................. 34 Audio CD Playback Features .......................................................................................... 34 Skipping Tracks ......................................................................................................... 34 Time Search ............................................................................
Table of Contents Chapter 5:The Menu System (continued) Password Setup .............................................................................................................. 49 Creating a Password ................................................................................................. 49 Changing the Password Mode ................................................................................ 49 The Preferences Menu ..........................................................................
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______________________________ Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Chapter Overview • • • • • • • • • • • Things to Consider Choose your Connection The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player Front Panel Controls Front Panel Display Installing the Batteries How to Find Your TV’s Input Channel How to Move Around the DVD Player’s Menu System Set the Menu Language Setting Other Options The Remote Control
Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or components before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your DVD player. Protect Components from Overheating • Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components.
Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your DVD player. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Turn to the appropriate page and connect your DVD player. Components Cables Needed Connection Title Go to...
Connections and Setup CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL TV AUDIO OUT R TV AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO L R 2 L ANT IN 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT DVD COAXIAL R L R L 1 DVD PLAYER 1 2 OPTICAL 2 S-VIDEO DVD Player + TV with Audio/Video Input Jacks 1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV. 2. Connect the video cable.
Connections and Setup TV AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO L R TV 2 ANT IN L 1 4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R COAXIAL L 1 DVD DVD PLAYER 1 R OPTICAL L 2 2 S-VIDEO CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL VCR R L OUT TO TV OUT AUDIO VIDEO IN FROM ANT IN VCR L 3 R DVD Player + TV + VCR 1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV. 2.
Connections and Setup CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL TV AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO TV L R ANT IN L 1 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT DVD COAXIAL R L R L 1 DVD PLAYER 2 1 OPTICAL 2 S-VIDEO 2 DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS RECEIVER DIGITAL IN AUDIO IN L ver cei er e al R eiv igit Rec D S lby DT Do d/or an R Dolby Digital® and DTS® Both Dolby Digital and DTS are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of film (while the film is being made).
Connections and Setup DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital or DTS Receiver To Connect the DVD Player 1. Connect the left and right audio cables to your audio/video receiver and to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player. 2. If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver, insert an optical digital cable (not provided) to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD player to the Digital Input jack on the back of the receiver.
Connections and Setup CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL TV AUDIO OUT R TV AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO L R 2 ANT IN L 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL R L R L 1 DVD DVD PLAYER 2 1 OPTICAL 2 S-VIDEO 1 PRO LOGIC OR STEREO RECEIVER ic Log o r r P ive e lby Do Rec o e r Ste or AUDIO IN L R 12 _______________________________________________________________ chapter 1
Connections and Setup DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic or Stereo Receiver To Connect the DVD Player 1. Connect the left and right audio cables to your audio/video receiver and to the AUDIO OUT FRONT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player. 2. Connect the video cable. • Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV.
Connections and Setup TV AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO TV L R ANT IN L 2 1 4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL R L R L 1 DVD DVD PLAYER 1 2 OPTICAL 2 S-VIDEO VCR R L OUT TO TV OUT AUDIO VIDEO IN FROM ANT IN VCR L R 3 SATELLITE SATELLITE RECEIVER SIGNAL IN FROM ANT SATELLITE IN OUT CABLE te elli Sat S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO R OR L OFF-AIR SIGNAL OUT TO TV 14 _______________________________________________________________ chapter 1
Connections and Setup DVD Player + TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV. 2. Connect the video cable. • Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV.
Connections and Setup The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player When connecting, make sure you connect Output jacks to Input jacks, Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc. AUDIO OUT R and L VIDEO OUT Insert audio cables (left and right) from these jacks on your DVD player to the corresponding Audio Input jacks (left and right) on your TV or receiver. (Composite Video Output) Connect a video cable to this jack and to the Video Input jack on your TV.
Connections and Setup Front Panel Controls 1 2 4 3 KEY CONTROL 5 6 7 OPEN•CLOSE SEARCH ON•OFF PLAY/OK MIC1 MIC2 MIC LEVEL ECHO GO BACK MIN 19 MAX MIN 17 18 SOUND REPEAT P.B.C. MAX 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1. ON•OFF Use to turn the power on and off. 2. Pitch Controls pitch when playing karaoke discs. Press one step, up to seven steps. Press to raise the pitch. 3. Disc Tray 4. OPEN•CLOSE Press to open and close the disc tray. 5.
Connections and Setup Install Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote. 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.
Connections and Setup How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel (or S-Video Channel if you connected the SVideo cable to your TV and to your DVD Player) to see the DVD Player’s menu and to see the content that’s on a disc. The video channel on TVs varies for different brands and different models. In order for your DVD remote to work, your TV must be set on the correct video input channel.
Connections and Setup Remote Control Buttons (from left to right) This section describes what each button does when the remote is operating the DVD Player. OPEN-CLOSE INFO DIMMER ANGLE 1 2 3 PLAY MODE 4 5 6 INDEX 7 8 9 TIME SEARCH 0/10 +10 REMAIN RESUME F REV F FWD SLOW ZOOM SETUP GUIDE MENU PAUSE INFO Brings up the Info Display. II OK GO BACK CLEAR A-B REPEAT SUBTITLE SOUND AUDIO MUTE Dimmer Dims the display panel on the front of the player.
Connections and Setup PLAY/OK Begins disc play and selects menu items. Allows you to search backward through a disc while it is in play mode. Advances backward one chapter at a time. Allows you to search forward through a disc while it is in play OPEN-CLOSE INFO DIMMER ANGLE 1 2 3 mode. Advances forward one chapter at a time. PLAY MODE STOP Stops disc play.
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______________________________ Chapter 2 Playing DVDs Chapter Overview • Regional Coding • Using Different Menus • Loading and Playing Discs • Using a Disc Menu • DVD Playback Features • Using the On-Screen Info Banner • Special Features
Playing DVDs Regional Coding Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes don’t match, the disc won’t play. This player’s code is region 1. Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three separate ways you can use to access features: • The Disc menu – The Disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD player’s menu.
Playing DVDs To Load and Play a Disc CC Turn on the TV and your DVD player (press ON•OFF on the player or the remote control). 'tt CCaattcchh UUp p an 1. Press the OPEN•CLOSE button on the remote control or the front of the DVD Player. 2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up (double-sided discs have content on both sides, so you can place either side up). 3. Press the OPEN•CLOSE or PLAY button on the front of the player to close the disc tray.
Playing DVDs 2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the menu item you want to choose, and press OK. In the example on the left, Language has been highlighted. In this example, The Language setting is highlighted. To see language options, press OK on the remote. 3. Press the up/down arrows to select a language, and press OK. 4. Press MENU to resume playback. Note: Any settings you change on the disc menu only override the settings in the DVD Player’s menu temporarily.
Playing DVDs DVD Playback Features Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan) You can search in forward or reverse mode. In the above example, the picture advances 2 frames at a time. 1. Press the REV or FWD button on the remote during playback to search through a disc. 2. Press the button again on the remote to search at the next speed. Picture Scan has 4 speeds. With each consecutive press of the button, the search speed increases.
Playing DVDs Play Mode Random The Random option plays a disc’s chapters in random order. If there is more than one title, the title with the most chapters is selected. If there is more that one title and all titles have an equal amount of chapters, the first title is selected. If each title has only one chapter each, the titles/ chapters will be played in random order. 1. Press STOP twice to stop playback. 2. Press PLAY MODE on the remote control (the Play Mode info banner appears). 3.
Playing DVDs Selecting a Title Number 1. Press the TIME SEARCH button on the remote control to bring up the Info Display. 2. Use the left/right arrow keys to highlight the Title number. Use the number buttons to enter the title you want to play. Selecting a Chapter Number 1. Press the TIME SEARCH button on the remote control to bring up the Info Display. 2. Use the left/right arrow keys to highlight the Chapter number. Use the number buttons to enter the chapter you want to play.
Playing DVDs The Index Feature The index feature displays small pictures or “thumbnails” of each chapter on the disc. 1. Press STOP twice. 2. Press the INDEX button (the index may take a moment to load). 3. The screen displays thumbnails of the first nine chapters. Each thumbnail has a number in the corner. You can select and play a chapter by pressing that number on the remote. 4. To view the next nine thumbnails, press the button to go to the previous page. and the 5.
Playing DVDs Changing the Camera Angle Some DVDs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. 1. During disc playback, press ANGLE on the remote. (The angle icon appears. If no additional camera angles are available, the symbol will be displayed.) 2. If multiple camera angles are available, the ANGLE icon displays the current angle number and the number of angles available. For example, 1/4 indicates that angle one is being displayed, and there are four different angles available. 3.
Playing DVDs A-B Repeat A-B Repeat lets you repeat a specific segment on the DVD that you define. 1. At the start of the segment you want to repeat, Press the A-B button on the remote. The Info Display shows “REPEAT A.” 2. Allow the movie to play to the end of the segment you want to mark. You must let the movie play in standard playback mode to set the B point in A-B Repeat. If you rewind or fast-forward, A-B Repeat is cancelled. 3. Press A-B again to set the B point. 4.
______________________________ Chapter 3 Playing Audio CDs and MP3 discs Chapter Overview • Loading and Playing an Audio CD • Audio CD Playback Features • Playing MP3 discs • Karaoke
Playing Audio CDs and MP3 Discs 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, DVD-ROM • MiniDisc • CD-G discs play audio only, not graphics o us Surf Sou n uito biq the Pacific Northw ds f To Load and Play an Audio CD t es U • 1. Wavin' Good Day 2. surfin' in the rain 3. Born on Thursday 4. Smarter than you 5.Dadio's dreams 1.
Playing Audio CDs and MP3 Discs Remaining Play Time You can use the REMAIN button on the remote to see the remaining time of a track. 1. Press the REMAIN button on the remote. The remaining play time for that track is displayed underneath the track number. 2. Press REMAIN again to see the remaining play time of the entire disc. Play Mode Random The Random option plays a disc’s tracks in random order. 1. Press STOP to stop playback. 2.
Playing Audio CDs and MP3 Discs Using the Repeat Feature There are three repeat options: • Disc – repeats the entire disc • Track – repeats the track that is playing • A-B Repeat – repeats a selected segment of the disc To Repeat a Track or Disc: 1. While a disc is playing, press REPEAT (the repeat banner appears and displays Repeat one). 2. The current track will repeat until you turn REPEAT off or select REPEAT ALL to repeat the entire disc. 3.
Playing Audio CDs and MP3 Discs Playing MP3 discs When you play a MP3 disc, the MP3 menu will be displayed instead of the DVD player menu. The DVD player menu is not available when playing MP-3 discs. MP3 TRACK TOTAL: 164 1. Press the OPEN•CLOSE button on the front of the DVD player. 2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. 3. Press OPEN•CLOSE to close the disc tray. TRACK LIST The number of tracks on the disc is displayed at the top of the screen.
Playing Audio CDs and MP3 Discs Karaoke Your DVD player can be used to play Karaoke. 1. Load a Karaoke disc. 2. Turn the volume on the microphone to the lowest level. 3. Connect the microphone to the MIC1 and MIC2 jacks on the front of the player. 4. Turn the microphone on and adjust volume to the desired level. 5. Turn the ECHO knob to adjust to the desired level. 6. Press the number buttons to select a track. 7. Press SOUND to remove the lyrics. 8.
______________________________ Chapter 4 Playing Video CDs Chapter Overview • What is a Video CD? • The Video CD Disc Menu • Loading and Playing a Video CD • Video CD Playback Features • Disc View VIDEO CD
Playing Video CDs What is a Video CD? Like DVD video discs, Video CDs contain picture and sound content. Video CDs (VCDs) are encoded in a different format. VCDs don’t hold as much information as DVD discs and the picture quality is not as high. VCDs can have more than one title. Each title is divided into tracks (similar to chapters on a DVD disc).
Playing Video CDs Resuming Playback Control To resume the Playback Control mode, press MENU (the disc’s menu appears). Using the Time Search Feature You can use the Time Search feature to begin playback from any point on the disc (in the currently playing title) by entering the elapsed time. For example, if you have a favorite scene that begins 12:34 minutes into the movie, you can go directly to that point in the title. 1.
Playing Video CDs The Index Feature The index feature displays small pictures or “thumbnails” of each title and track on the disc. TRACK TOTAL: 2 1. INTRO 2. DISC INDEX 3. TRACK INDEX 4. EXIT SELECT 1. Press STOP twice. 2. Press the INDEX button (the index may take a moment to load). 3. The Index menu is displayed. The options are numbered. Use the number buttons on the remote to select an option. • Intro plays the first few seconds of the title.
______________________________ Chapter 5 The Menu System Chapter Overview • The Display Menu • The Sound Menu • Password Setup • The Preferences Menu
The Menu System The Setup Menu The Display Menu Image Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio). The default setting is 4x3 (pan & scan). 1. With no disc playing, press SETUP (the main menu appears). 2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the DISPLAY option. Press PLAY/ OK to select (The DISPLAY menu is displayed). 3. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the IMAGE option. The image display options appear on the right. 4.
The Menu System Standard This feature can be used to select a different color system according to the type of TV being used. The TV Type is preset for you and should not be changed. Angle The Angle icon is displayed when there is more than one camera angle available for the scene that is playing. If you don’t want the Angle icon displayed on-screen, you may turn it off. 1. With no disc playing, press SETUP (the main menu appears). 2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Display option.
The Menu System Selecting Digital Output Type If you have a receiver with a digital signal input, use this feature to select your player’s type of digital output. OFF No signal is output from the optical or coaxial port. BITSTREAM Select this option when the DVD player is connected with a power amplifier through optical or coaxial port. The power amplifier connected must have Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoding.
The Menu System The Sound Menu Compression This feature compresses the dynamic range (quietest sound to loudest sound) of a disc’s soundtrack. For example, action scenes might be very loud, while whispered dialog is quiet. The Compression feature evens out the range of the volume by making loud sounds quieter and soft sounds louder. The Compression option is always on. You can adjust the compression with the Range option (see below). Range You can adjust the compression range with the Range option.
The Menu System Speakers The Front Speaker feature has two options: • STEREO+ If you have a Dolby Pro Logic receiver hooked up, select this option so the receiver can decode the signals and reproduce a surround sound effect. • STEREO Select this option if you have a stereo receiver hooked up. SOUND MENU COMPRESSION MONO/STEREO RANGE SPEAKERS STEREO+ STEREO 1. With no disc playing, press SETUP (the main menu appears). 2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Speakers option.
The Menu System Password Setup Creating a Password You can use a password to control what types of movies your family watches. PASSWORD MENU PASSWORD PASSWORD MODE CHANGE GO BACK CHANGE PASSWORD CHANGE PASSWORD OLD PASSWORD NEW PASSWORD CONFIRM PASSWORD ***** 1. With no disc playing, press SETUP (the main menu appears). 2. Use the down arrow to highlight Password (the Password menu appears). 3. Highlight the Password option. 4.
The Menu System The Preferences Menu Selecting the Audio Preference Use the Audio menu to select the soundtrack language that you prefer. If the disc you are playing has that language available, it will play in that language. If your preferred audio language isn’t available, the disc’s default language will be played. 1. With no disc playing, press SETUP (the main menu appears). 2. Use the down arrow to highlight Preferences (the Preferences menu appears). 3. Highlight the Audio option.
The Menu System Changing the Disc Menu Language Use the Disc Menu option to select the language you want a DVD’s disc menu to be displayed in (not the same as the player menu). 1. With no disc playing, press SETUP (the main menu appears). 2. Use the down arrow to highlight Preferences (the Preferences menu appears). 3. Highlight the Disc Menu option. A list of languages appears on the right. 4. Use the right arrow to move to the language choices.
The Menu System Defaults Use the Default feature to reset ALL options to the factory defaults. 1. With no disc playing, press SETUP (the main menu appears). 2. Use the down arrow to highlight Preferences (the Preferences menu appears). 3. Highlight the Defaults option. 4. Use the right arrow to move to the Reset option. 5. Press PLAY/OK to select the option. 6. Press the left arrow to return to the Preferences options. To return to the main menu, highlight the main menu option and press PLAY/OK.
______________________________ Chapter 6 Other Information Chapter Overview • Troubleshooting • GE Digital Video Disc (DVD) Limited Warranty • Accessories and Order Form
Reference Troubleshooting Common Problem Solution No Power Insert the power cord’s 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. Player 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.
Reference Troubleshooting DVD Problem l Solution Subtitle and/or audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting If the subtitle and/or audio language does not exist on the disc, the initial settings will not be seen/heard. The disc’s priority language is selected instead. Set the subtitle and or audio language initial setting manually. No on-screen display The OFF setting is selected for OSD Display; select ON in the Setup menu.
Reference GE DIGITAL VIDEO DISC (DVD) LIMITED WARRANTY 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. Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson. Return transportation, storage, handling and insurance costs are your responsibility. We accept no responsibility in case of damage or loss.
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Reference Accessories and Order Form Accessory Order Form for Your DVD Player Optical Plug to Optical Plug DV3 (3 ft.) DV6 (6 ft.) Optical Plug to Optical Plug DV3 (3 ft.) DV6 (6 ft.) Description Part No. Price Optical Plug to Optical Plug (3 ft.) DV3 $15.95 Optical Plug to Optical Plug (6 ft.) DV6 $19.95 Optical Plug to Mini Plug (3 ft.) DV3M $15.95 Optical Plug to Mini Plug (6 ft.) DV6M $19.95 Coaxial Digital Audio Cable (3 ft.) DT3A $9.95 Coaxial Digital Audio Cable (6 ft.
Reference To Place an Order: Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD ® IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.
Reference Index Symbols D K 16 x 9 wide 44 4 x 3 Letterbox 44 4 x 3 Standard 44 Defaults 52 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack 10, 16 Digital output type, selecting 46 DIMMER button 20 Disc loading and playing 24 Disc menu 24 Disc Menu Language 51 Discs digital video discs 24 types you can't play 24 Dolby Digital 11 Dolby Pro Logic 11, 13 DTS 10 DVD playback features 27 Karaoke 37 Key Control 21, 38 F N Fast motion playback 27 Frame Advance 27 Freeze frame (pause) 27 Front panel controls 17 FWD 21 Number butt
Reference R S T R and L jacks 16 Range 47 Rating Limit 51 REMAIN button 20 Remaining play time 29, 35 Regional coding 24 Remote control pointing 18 Remote, installing batteries 18 Repeat A-B 31, 36, 41 chapter 31, 36 title 31, 36 REPEAT button 21, 31, 36, 41 Repeat play 31, 36, 41 RESUME button 20 REV button 27 S-VIDEO jack 16 Satellite connecting 15 Search fast motion playback 27 Selecting Chapter number 29 Title number 29 SETUP button 21 Skipping Chapters 27 Skipping Tracks CDs 34 MP3 37 VCDs 40 Slow
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