DVD PLAYER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : SD-3815 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
Safety Precautions FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Use Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying feature content or additional feature content, or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily. DVD Video (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can play a DVD-R, CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3 or JPEG files.
Before Use (Cont’d) Storing discs Precautions After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature buildup inside the car. Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
Front Panel and Display Window N ON/STANDBY Switches the player ON and OFF. Z OPEN/CLOSE ( ) Opens or closes the disc tray. ON/STANDBY indicator Lights red when the player is in Standby mode (off). x 1 2 3 4 (left/right/up/down) Selects an item in the menu. STOP ( ) Stops playback. X PAUSE ( ) Pauses playback temporarily / press repeatedly for frame-byframe playback. ENTER Confirms menu selection. Disc Tray Insert a disc here. Display window Shows the current status of the player.
Remote Control Z POWER Switches DVD Player ON and OFF. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) Opens and closes the disc tray. ZOOM Enlarges video image. GUI DISPLAY Accesses on-screen display SETUP Accesses or closes setup menu. E.A.M. Selects sound mode during disc playback. TOP MENU Displays the Title menu of the disc if available. MENU Accesses menu on a DVD disc. ENTER Confirms menu selection. 1 2 3 4 (left/right/up/down) Selects an item in the menu. RETURN - Removes the setup menu.
Rear Panel COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. ANALOG AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) 1, 2 Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with video inputs. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. S-VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with S-Video inputs.
Connections z z z Tips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the player. Use only one of the connections described below. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. For better sound reproduction, connect the player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio in jacks of your amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment. See “Connecting to optional equipment” on page 11.
Connections (Cont’d) Connecting to Optional Equipment Rear of DVD player PREPARATION Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Surround Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Player to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver or stereo system, using the supplied audio cables (A).
Before Operation Repeat mode Icons General Explanation This manual gives basic instructions for operating the DVD Player. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD Player or is not available on the disc. TITLE CHAPT TRACK DISC On-Screen Display ALL General playback status can be displayed on the TV screen. Some items can be changed on the menu.
Before Operation (Cont’d) Picture You can install your own Personal Preferences. TV Aspect Initial Settings General Operation 1 2 DVD 4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. 4:3 Panscan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Both side of the original picture may be cut off. 16:9 Wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. Press SETUP.
Before Operation (Cont’d) Sound Dynamic Range Control (DRC) Digital Audio Output With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). Then, you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to On for this effect.
Before Operation (Cont’d) Parental Control Area Code Rating Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Area Code List”, page 27.). Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated from 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are available for selection on some discs.
Operation with DVD, Video CD and Audio CD Playing a DVD, Video CD and Audio CD Exchanging discs during playback z Playback Setup z z DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 CD z Turn on the TV and select the video input source corresponding to the DVD player. Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD player. z 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. your disc in the center position, with the 2 Load label facing up.
Operation with DVD, Video CD and Audio CD (Cont’d) Slow Motion t T t T t Ttt TT t 1 Press SLOW Note Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the remote control. Some features may also be available from the Setup menu. Moving to another TITLE DVD VCD1.1 CD Note Slow motion playback in reverse is not available from a Video CD. Search . m M mm m M m m M M M M M Mm Mm m VCD1.1 VCD2.0 VCD1.1 or FWD CD during playback. The player will now go into SEARCH mode.
Operation with DVD, Video CD and Audio CD (Cont’d) General Features (cont’d) Repeat CHAPT DVD TITLE VCD2.0 TRACK VCD1.1 DISC Time Search CD ALL DVD 0:16:57 -:--:-- The Time Search function allows you to start playing at any elapsed time location on the disc. OFF 1 Press GUI DISPLAY during playback. The on-screen display appears on the screen. DVD Video Discs - Repeat Chapter/Title/Off 1 To repeat the chapter currently playing, press REPEAT.
Operation with DVD, Video CD and Audio CD (Cont’d) Marker Search 1/9 DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 Special DVD Features CD DVD Checking the contents of DVD Video discs: Menus MARKER SEARCH DVDs may contain menus that allow you to access special features. To access the disc menu, press MENU. Then, press the appropriate number button to select an option. Or, use the 1/2/3/4 buttons to highlight your selection, then press ENTER. You can start playback from a memorized point. Up to nine points can be memorized.
Programmed Playback with Video CD and Audio CD Programmed Playback with Video CD and Audio CD Repeat Programmed Tracks/All 1 To repeat the track currently playing, press REPEAT. Note On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to Off on the setup menu to use the Program function. See page 14. The Repeat All icon appears on the TV screen. 3 To cancel Repeat mode, press REPEAT repeatedly until the Repeat Off icon appears on the TV screen. a Video CD or Audio CD and close the 1 Insert tray.
Playing an MP3 disc MP3 z The DVD Player can play MP3 formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3 recordings, read the notes on MP3 Recordings on right. z 1 1 Insert a disc and close the tray. The MP3/JPEG choice menu appears on the TV screen. Note The REPEAT button is not available when the E mark appear. Press PROGRAM to disappear the E mark. If you press SKIP twice or SKIP during Repeat Track playback, the repeat playback cancels. .
Operation with JPEG Disc Viewing a JPEG disc Moving to another File JPEG z This DVD Player can play discs with JPEG files on it. Make sure the resolution of the JPEG files is less than 2 mega pixels (2M). . > Press SKIP or once during viewing to advance to the next file or to the previous file. Repeat All/Off z z z Notes Depending upon the size and number of the JPEG files, it could take a long time for the DVD player to read the disc’s contents.
Programmed Playback with MP3 or JPEG Disc Programmed Playback with MP3 or JPEG Disc MP3 JPEG Program allows you to store your favorite tracks/files (or files) for a particular disc in the player memory. Repeat Programmed Tracks/All/Off Program can contain 60 tracks/files. 1 1 To repeat the track currently playing, press REPEAT. The Repeat Track icon appears on the menu screen. Insert a disc and close the tray. The MP3/JPEG choice menu appears on the TV screen.
Additional Information Last Condition Memory DVD CD VCD1.1 This player memorizes the last condition for the last disc you have watched. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the player. If you load a disc that has its settings memorized, the latest stop position is automatically recalled. Notes – Settings are stored in memory for use any time. – This player does not memorize settings of a disc if you switch off the player before commencing playback.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. No power. z The power cord is disconnected. z Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The power is on, but the DVD player does not work. z No disc is inserted. z Insert a disc. (Check that the DVD or, audio CD indicator in the display window is lit.) No picture. z The TV is not set to receive DVD signal output.
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 13).
Area Code List Code AD AE AF AG AI AL AM AN AO AQ AR AS AT AU AW AZ BA BB BD BE BF BG BH BI BJ BM BN BO BR BS BT BV BW BY BZ CA CC CF CG CH CI CK CL CM CN CO CR CS CU CV CX CY CZ DE DJ DK DM DO DZ EC EE EG EH Area Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba Azerbaidjan Bosnia-Herzegovina Barbados Bangladesh Belgium Burkina Faso Bulgaria Bahrain Burundi Benin Bermuda Brunei Daru
Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V , 60 Hz Power consumption 14W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 79.9 X 410 mm (16.9 x 3.2 x 16.2 inches) (w x h x d) Mass (approx.) 5.1 kg (12.
LIMITED WARRANTY DVD VIDEO PLAYER Limited Ninety (90) Day Warranty TACP/THI warrant this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of original retail purchase. During this period, TACP/ THI will repair or replace a defective product or part, at their option, with a new or refurbished product or part without charge to you. You must deliver the entire product to a TACP/THI Authorized Service Station.
LIMITED WARRANTY DVD VIDEO PLAYER (Continued) How to Obtain Warranty Service (1) Refer to the troubleshooting guide in your owner’s manual. This check list may solve your problem. (2) In the U.S.A., only call the TACP toll free number 800-631-3811, or if in Hawaii or Canada see listing below within (30) days after you find a defective product or part. (3) Arrange for the delivery of the product to the TACP/THI/TCL Authorized Service Station or TACP Return Center.
