FRONT PANEL SPEAKER PLACEMENT 3 4 5 SWITCH ON FOR THE FIRST TIME · · · · · · DIM C DISC YOU CAN PLAY DPL912VD EN 1 2 Placement of speakers play an important role in the reproduction of surround sound. Particular attention should be taken when designing the speaker layout. For the best surround effects, all speakers should be installed. Center Speaker Front speaker ( left ) Subwoofer TV Pack Home Cinema with DVD Front speaker ( right ) Center Speaker Front speaker ( left ) Subwoofer TV Front speaker ( right ) 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Standby On / Off VIEWING AREA · DIM R DIM L 2 . Disc Tray 3 . Infra-Red Receiver Window 4 . VFD Display Area 5. VOLUME Adjusts the master volume. Turn clockwise to increase the volume and anti-clockwise to decrease 6. 7. / Open/stops 1) Opens or closes the disc loading tray, 2) Stops playing. Rear speaker ( left surround ) Rear speaker ( right surround ) Rear speaker ( left surround ) DIM LS Rear speaker ( right surround ) DIM RS · SKIP 1) skips to previous chapter/track in DVD/VCD/CD mode, 2) tunes down frequency in tuner mode. When the preset function applied, you can search downwards to select the channel you want or start the preset programming mode. SKIP 1) skips to next chapter/track in DVD/VCD/CD mode, 2) tunes up frequency in tuner mode. When the preset function applied, you can search upwards to select the channel you want or start the preset programming mode. A typical room layout will have the left, center, and right speakers placed across the front and the left surround and right surround speakers placed along the sides towards the rear as shown in the above left picture. The center speaker can be positioned above or below the video screen or TV. A subwoofer can be installed for powerful bass sounds and can be positioned anywhere in the room. The `speaker to listener dimensions' shown in the above right picture is used for proper setup of the surround system Notes: · Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of +/- speaker terminals. · Do not connect speakers with an impedance lower than the speakers supplied. · You have connected up the Home Theater System as shown in the preceding pages. Connect Power to the DVD Player. The DVD Player should have the Standby Light illuminated. Press the Power on key (either on the panel or the remote control), the player will be in DVD mode. Press DVD on the remote control, the DVD Player will switch on in DVD mode. After a few seconds the panel will show "NO DISC". Switch on your TV and select the AV input that the DVD Player is connected to. You should see the DVD Screen and a message "Insert a disc". Press the open key (on the panel or the remote control). The drawer will open. Place a DVD in the drawer, and press close (same as open). The player will read the disc and start playing it. Before the movie starts to play, a menu will be shown. You will need to select `PLAY MOVIE' and press [OK] before the movie will start. Although you can watch a movie immediately, to get the best result from your Home Theater, you should now press `STOP' and proceed to do the system setup options on the next page. This will set up all the functions on your theater. You only need to do this when you first install your Home Theater. If you choose to watch the movie you can find out about DVD options and navigation of the DVD disc in the section "Playing a DVD disc" and onward. Note: The player will play disc automatically. While advances have been made to ensure that your disc player is compatible with the largest number of discs possible, however it cannot be guaranteed that you will be able to play discs which might not be compliant with audio CD standards. In the case of writable and rewritable discs, compatibility with this player depends on the CD/DVD writer, the right software and the disc used. DVD-Video Digital video discs - 12 cm and 8 cm, single or double sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are high-density optical discs on which high quality picture and audio are recorded by means of digital signals. DVD-R, DVD-RW Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one recording only), DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs (rewritable). Depending on the DVD writer and discs used. Recordings using DVD-R and DVD-RW discs must be made in Video DVD mode. Recordings using DVD+RW discs must be made in accordance with the specifications for DVD+RW discs with a 4.7 GB capacity. Video CD(VCD) VCD stands for Video Compact Disc which contains video footage, still images, audio tracks and interactive menus. Audio CDs Audio CDs (8 and 12 cm). CD+G CD+G is a Karaoke music format. The song words will be displayed on the TV screen and change color when it is time to sing the lyrics. There are no video scenes (movies) in the background. CD-R & CD-RW Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs (rewritable). This player can play most CD-R discs. CD-Rs written during a multi-session recording can also be played, provided that the session has ended before the disc is played (depending on the write software). However, depending on the condition of the CD writer, computer and the disc used, you may find that not all discs will play successfully. When playing a CD-R disc, it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognize the disc before starting to play. If the disc is not recognized after a period of 20 seconds, remove the disc, and then insert it again. · Irrespective of the actual recording capacity of the CD-R, do not use its full capacity. · CD-Rs should be preferably used instead of CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) as, in certain cases, CD-RW playback may be faulty. · Use reliable, good-quality CD write software. · Close all other applications on the computer to ensure reliable CD-R disc recording. MP3 Files CD-R and CD-RW discs containing audio files in MP3 format. As for CD-R MP3 discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, along with the comments below: · Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 files are compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, as well as with Apple Mac. These two formats are the most widely used. · MP3 filenames should not exceed 12 characters, and should end with the ".MP3" extension. General name format: "Title.MP3". When composing your title ensure that you use 8 characters or less, have no spaces in the name, and avoid the use of special characters including ( . , / , \ , = ,+). · Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128kB/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording MP3 files. Sound quality with MP3 files basically depends on the rate of compression / decompression you choose. Obtaining audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is converted to MP3 format, of at least 128kB/sec and up to 160kB/sec. Choosing higher rates, such as 192 kB/sec or more, will rarely produce better sound quality. Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128kB/sec will not play properly. · Do not try recording copyright-protected MP3 files. "Secured" files are encrypted and code-protected to prevent illegal copying. You must not copy such files. Important: The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play MP3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality. You should note that certain technologies and methods for MP3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player (i.e. degraded sound quality and even, in some cases, inability of the player to read the file). WMA Files CD-R with WMA files. Usable format similar to MP3 files; also see "MP3 Files" for reference. JPEG Files CD-R and CD-RW with JPEG files. JPEG is compressed image file format. Your player can play JPEG files with a resolution of up to five million (5 mega) pixels. However, there is no perceptible improvement in the quality of pictures displayed on your TV screen beyond 400,000 pixels. Certain JPEG files, including progressive JPEG files, cannot be read by this player. Note: Display time will vary according to the file size and number of pixels of JPEG files. The limitation of JPEG files size is 2M bytes. PROBLEMS If it appears that your DVD-Video player is faulty, first consult this checklist. It may be that something simple has been overlooked. Under no circumstances should you try to repair the player yourself; as this will invalidate the warranty. Only qualified service personnel can remove the cover or service this player. * When the unit is switched on the first time, SCART will be the defaulted video output. Press the V-SELECT button to select the correct output modes. Your current output mode will show on the VFD. NO POWER · Check if the on/off button on the front of the player is set to on. · Check if power plug of the mains cord is properly connected. · Check if there is power at the AC outlet by plugging in another appliance. NO PICTURE · Check if the TV is switched on. · Select the correct AV input on the TV. · Check the video connection. · Check if channel selector is set to AV on the TV. (See your TV manual for instructions). · When Progressive Scan is on, no video output for composite video output. · Press the V-SELECT button to select the correct video output mode. Otherwise no picture or distorted picture will be found. DISTORTED PICTURE · Check the disc for fingerprints and clean with soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. · Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction. · The disc format does not match the TV-set used (PAL/NTSC). · Ensure that ONLY one video output is connected. NO COLOR IN PICTURE · The disc format is not according to the TV-set used (PAL/NTSC). · Ensure DVD player is not connected through VCR. PICTURE SWING · Relocate the unit further away from possible interference or emission source (e.g. Radio, Power Amplifier, radiator etc.). 8. 9. Instruction Manual 1) Starts playing in DVD/VCD/CD mode, 2) In tuner mode, this starts to store / and a second press will displayed frequency at selected channel by save it. 10.SOURCE Switches between AV mode, tuner mode and DVD mode. 11.Headphone Jack REMOTE CONTROL 1 24 23 2 3 REAR PANEL SAFETY · Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Burden Do not place a heavy object on, or step on the product. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. The main plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable condition. Stand-by light will be on when the main plug is connected, while the Stand-by light will be off when the main plug is disconnected to the socket. European versions comply with CE requirements. 13 6 7 1 4 5 6 7 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 12 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 8 9 · · IMPORTANT! Connect the AC cord only after the speakers, antenna and all optional equipment have been connected. Never make or change any connections with the power switched on. The rating plate is located at the rear panel of the system. 1 . FM Antenna I ...