DVD PLAYER INSTRUCTION MANUAL DVP335EUK H/E B D/G C A y/I Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of troublefree use, please read this instruction manual completely.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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 product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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INTRODUCTION Supplied Accessories • Remote control • Two AA batteries • VIDEO/AUDIO cables Symbols Used in this Manual DV-RM335E(TS18332) The following symbols appear below in some headings and notes in this manual, with the following meanings! approx.3 feet(100cm) long(TE14751) DVD : Description refers to playback of DVD video discs. CD : Description refers to playback of audio CDs. MP3 : Description refers to playback of MP3 discs.
ABOUT THE DISCS [DVD] Example Data on a DVD is divided into sections called "titles", and then into subsections called "chapters", each of which is given a title or chapter number. Playback conditions are preset on some DVD video discs, and these playback conditions take priority over user operations on this player. If a function you selected do not run as desired, refer to the manual accompanying the disc.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW FRONT PANEL 7 H/E B D/G C A 2 3 4 5 6 y/I 1 8 1. y/I (POWER/STANDBY) to switch the player to ON or OFF (As to the indication of the Operate switch, “I” indicates ON and “y” indicates electrical power STANDBY) 2. H / h (SKIP/FR) goes to previous chapter or track during playback; press and hold for 1.5 seconds for a reverse search 3. B (PLAY) to start or resume disc playback 4. g / G (FF/SKIP) goes to next chapter or track during playback; press and hold for 1.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW REMOTE CONTROL 1 SEARCH SURROUND MODE OPEN/ CLOSE 28 27 2 A-B REPEAT 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +10 AUDIO DISPLAY 26 REPEAT 4 5 6 7 8 MODE ZOOM ANGLE CLEAR SUBTITLE 24 MENU TOP MENU 23 22 9 10 11 ENTER RETURN 12 25 SETUP 21 DISC NAVIGATION 20 SKIP 13 14 19 18 15 17 16 1. SURROUND Press to activate the virtual sound. 2.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Tour of the remote control Buttons on remote control work in different ways for DVD and CD : Refer to the following table for correct use. DVD CD POWER/STANDBY Button A-B REPEAT Button A-B REPEAT • Turns the player on and off. • Turns the player on and off. • Marks a segment to repeat between A and B. • Marks a segment to repeat between A and B. • Allows you to repeat play a Chapter or Title. • Allows you to repeat play a Track or Disc. • To set surround on/off.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Tour of the remote control DVD MENU Button MENU CD • Brings up the Menu on a disc. TOP MENU Button TOP MENU ENTER Button (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Button) • Brings up the Top Menu on a disc. • Moves the cursor and determines its position. • Moves the cursor and determines its position. ENTER RETURN Button RETURN DISC NAVIGATION Button DISC NAVIGATION SETUP Button SETUP • Returns to a previous menu. • The first scenes of each chapter of the title being played will be displayed.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Display Stays on when repeat chapter function is on. Stays on when repeat track function is on. Stays on when repeat title function is on. Stays on when the repeat function is on. Lights up when a DVD is inserted into the tray. Stays on when the A-B repeat function is on. Lights up when a CD is inserted into the tray. Stays on when the inserted disc is being played back. Displays how long a current title or track has been played back.
CONNECTIONS Connection to an audio system Method 1 Method 2 Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder, or MPEG decorder Stereo system R AUDIO Digital Audio Input Jacks L Audio Input Jacks OPTICAL COAXIAL or DVD Analog Audio Out Digital Audio Out R L DIGTAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL • Method 1 DVD Player + Stereo system • Method 2 DVD Player + Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or MPEG decorder NOTES • If you use the Euro audio/video cable, it is not necessary to connect the analog
CONNECTIONS Connection to a TV (for video) Basic Audio TV R L Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Good picture Better picture Best picture S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN 21 pin Scart jack AV Cable S-Video Cable or Euro audio/video Cable or DVD AV R RGB TV L ANALOG AUDIO OUT Analog Audio out VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT Video out S-Video out EURO Audio/Video out • Method 1 DVD Player + TV with Video Input Jack • Method 2 DVD Player + TV with S-Video Input Jack • Method 3 DVD Player + TV with 21 pin scart J
PLAYING A DISC • • Basic Playback DVD CD Some discs do not support DISC NAVIGATION feature. While the DISC NAVIGATION is on the screen, the sound is muted. It takes about 15 seconds to display 6 shots. • Getting started • • • Pause Turn on the power of the TV, amplifier and any other components which are connected to the DVD. Make sure the TV and audio receiver (commercially available) are set to the correct channel.
PLAYING A DISC Using the SKIP H G Fast Forward / Reverse Search DVD CD MP3 1 During playback, press g or h repeatedly to select the required forward or reverse speed: x2, x8, x50, x100. • If you are using FF/SKIP g / G on the front panel, press and hold it for more than 1.5 sec (the longer you hold it, the faster the speed will be). When you reach the desired speed, release the button. • For audio CDs, the speed is fixed at x16. • For MP3, the speed is fixed at x8.
PLAYING A DISC Random Playback REPEAT TRACK CD CD To activate the repeat function, press REPEAT during playback. • The repeat mode changes as described below every time you press the button. TRACK (current track repeat) ALL (entire disc repeat) This shuffles the playing order of tracks instead of playback in the original sequence. 1 In stop mode, press MODE twice. OFF (repeat off) RANDOM CD [AUDIO] TOTAL 0:45:55 • RANDOM screen appears.
PLAYING A DISC Track Selection Subtitle Language MP3 1 Press SEARCH MODE during playback. • The FILE LIST will appear. 2 Select a desired track using Arrow (L/K/B/s). • Press B when you want to go to the next hierarchy. • Press s when you want to go back to the previous hierarchy. 3 Press PLAY to start playing subtitle language. • The selected language will be displayed on the display bar at the top of the screen.
PLAYING A DISC CONTROL LEVELS Parental Control DVD Parental Control limits playback of discs with unsuitable audience ratings. A four digit code estalished by the user will unlock the parental lock. This feature allows you to prevent discs with objectionable scenes from being played by your children. Parental Level allows you to set the rating level of your DVD discs. Playback will stop if the disc’s ratings exceed the level you set. 1 Press SETUP in STOP mode.
DVD SETUP Display Setting DVD You can change certain aspects of the DVD display screens, on-screen messages and the display panel on the front of the DVD player. 1 Press SETUP in STOP mode. 2 Press B to select CUSTOM, then press ENTER. • CUSTOM mode will appear. 3 Press s or B to select DISPLAY, then ENTER to confirm. 4 Press K or L to select the below items, then press ENTER. TV ASPECT : QUICK • Press K or L for an item selection, then press ENTER.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the DVD player does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner's Manual, check the player, consulting the following checklist. Problem Solution No power –Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. –Unplug the outlet once, and wait for 5-10seconds and then plug it in again. –Check if the TV is switched on. –Check the video connection. –Check the VIDEO/AUDIO cable connections to the TV (See Connecting to a TV).
SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT PAL color POWER SOURCE 220-240 V AC +/- 10%, 50Hz +/- 0.5% POWER CONSUMPTION 15 W (standby: 5W) DIMENSIONS W 17-1/8” (435mm) H 2-1/4” (55mm) D 8-1/4” (211mm) WEIGHT Approx 3.8lbs (1.8kg) • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. OPERATING TEMPERATURE 41°F(5°C) to 104°F(40°C) MAINTENANCE Servicing • Should your DVD player become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AND DISPLAY Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused — resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems. ALWAYS BATTERY SAFETY GUIDELINES Take care to fit your batteries correctly, observing the plus and minus marks on the battery and appliance.
DO’S AND DON’TS SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. ★★★★★★★★★★★ DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
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