User manual ASTAR DVD-3200

DVD-3200 User Manual Please read this User Manual carefully to ensure proper use of this product and keep this manual for further reference. Content Introduction Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Caution Features 2 3 5 6 7 8 Front Panel and Rear Panel Illustration Remote Control Connections Connecting to a TV set Connecting to an AV Receiver with 5.1 Channel Analog Audio Input Connecting to an AV Receiver with Digital Audio Input 9 10 11 Basic Playback Basic Operation 12 Advanced Features Modes and Features Setup Remote Control Operation KODAK Picture CD playback 13 20 27 Others Troubleshooting Remote Control Preparation Specifications 28 29 30 1 Safety Precautions CAUTION: Introduction CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM. TO ENSURE THE PROPER USE OF THE UNIT, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IF THE UNIT REQUIRES SERVICING, CONTACT THE SELLER OR SEE "TROUBLESHOOTING". 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 UNIT'S CABINET THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS. TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE LASER RADIATION, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. VISIBLE LASER MAY RADIATE WHEN THE CABINET IS OPENED OR THE INTERLOCKS ARE DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAMS. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN E Q U I L AT E R A L T R I A N G L E I S INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT. CAUTION: THE DVD VIDEO PLAYER IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY . WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE CABINET, DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENTED IN THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: FCC REGULATIONS STATE THAT ANY CHANGE OR MODIFICATION TO THE EQUIPMENT, NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY MAKER OR ITS AUTHORIZED PARTIES, COULD VOID USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE- BLADE PLUG WITH WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT. THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO WATER AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUID SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. 2 Specifications Power requirements: 90-240V~50/60Hz Power consumption: 15W Video standard: NTSC/PAL/AUTO Unit Weight: 2.1 KG Video out Video out: 1.0V(p-p)/75 , sync, negative polarity, RCA pin Jack x 1 S-video output connector(separate Y C signal output connector): Y output: 1.0V(p-p)/ 75 , sync, negative polarity C output: 0.286 V(p-p)/75 Audio out 2.1channel out: 1.85V(rms)/10k , RCA pin Jack(L,R) x 1 5.1channel out: RCA pin Jackx6 Coaxial out/Optical: 0.5V(p-p)/75 , RCA pin Jack x 1 Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz S/N ratio: >90dB Total harmonic distortion: < 0.05% [Accessories] Video/Audio cablex1 Remote Controlx1 User s Manualx1 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate. Other Important Safety Instructions 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions All operating instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 6. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. 8. Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9. Portable Cart Warning A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stop, excessive force, and uneven surface may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. Introduction 10. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 11. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 12. Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 13. Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 14. Protective Attachment Plug The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limitedviewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. (Symbol provided by RETAC) 30 3 Important Safety Instructions 15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure below. Introduction 20. 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. 21. 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 as an 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, and F)When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 25. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Remote Control Preparation Other Insert batteries 1 1. Open the cover. Using the remote control Point the remote control at the remote sensor. (The pictures below are for reference only.) 2 2. Insert batteries. 30 o 30 o STANDBY PROG OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY N/P 1 SUBTITLE 2 3 4 LANGUAGE 5 6 7 ANGLE 8 9 Make sure to match the "+" and "-" of the batteries with the marks inside the battery compartment. 0 SETUP 10+ TIME REPEAT ENTER VOLVOL+ 3 3. Close the cover. RETURN ZOOM MODE STEP L/R MUTE RESUME SLOW TITLE A B MENU PREV NEXT REV 16. Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power lines surges. 17. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. . 18. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 19. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. PAUSE STOP PLAY Notes: Remarks: Do not expose the remote sensor of the DVD Player to a strong light source, such as direct sunlight. Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion. To operate the remote control correctly,follow the instructions below: Do not insert the batteries in the wrong direction. Do not charge, heat, open, or short-circuit the batteries. Do not throw batteries into a fire. Do not leave dead batteries in the Remote Control. Do not use different types of batteries together, or mix old and new batteries. If you do not use the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion. If the remote control does not function correctly or the operating range becomes reduced, replace all batteries with new ones. If battery leakage occurs, clean the battery compartment, then insert new ones. Notes: Point the remote control directly at the player's remote sensor. Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not spill water or put anything wet on the remote control. Battery life is ~1 year under normal conditions. 4 29 Troubleshooting If you have any questions, please consult the troubleshooting guide below. Advanced Features Caution Introduction NO PICTURE OR SOUND "BAD DISC" DISPLAYED Please use the original box and packing materials for safe transportation of this product. Ensure the power button is on. Ensure the power outlet is operational. Ensure the power cord is not damaged. Ensure the power plug is connected firmly to the outlet. Ensure the disc is not warped, damaged or deformed. Ensure the disc is not badly stained or damaged. Ensure the disc format is compatible with the player. Please check whether you have tried to play a software CD. If so, please restart the player. PICTURE BUT NO SOUND REMOTE NOT WORKING Ensure the audio jacks are securely connected. Ensure the audio connector is not damaged. Ensure the volume is turned up in VOL/CH setup. Ensure you have set the player's AUDIO settings correctly. Ensure you have ENTERed the correct AV input for your TV. Ensure the audio is not set to mute. Ensure the remote batteries are working. Point the remote control directly at the player's IR sensor. Remove any obstacles between the remote and the IR sensor. It is normal for the cover and rear panel to become warm after the player has been operating for an extended period of time. Do not move this product during playback. Doing so may cause damage to SOUND BUT NO PICTURE UNIT NOT WORKING the pickup and the disc. Ensure the video jacks are securely connected. Ensure you have ENTERed the correct AV input for your TV. Ensure the video connector is not damaged. Ensure you have set the player's VIDEO settings correctly. Turn off the power, and then turn it on again. "NO DISC" DISPLAYED Ensure you have put the disc on the tray. POOR PICTURE OR SOUND Ensure the disc is not upside down. Ensure the disc is not distorted, stained or scratched. Press OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel or remote to open or close the disc tray. Do not push or touch the tray while it is opening or closing. Ensure you have set the player's AUDIO settings correctly. Ensure the disc is not scratched or stained. Ensure the AV connector or the output terminal is not damaged. 28 5 Features Full compatibility with DVD, CD, Kodak Picture CD, CD-R and CD-RW (finalized) Multiple playback modes: Program, Search, 10-Second Review Dynamic spectrum display Coaxial and optical digital audio output S-video, composite video and component (Y, Pb, Pr) video outputs Introduction Kodak Picture CD Playback Advanced Features The introduction of KODAK Picture CD A Kodak Picture CD has the size and shape of a regular CD. You can order a KODAK Picture CD simply by checking the box on the photo finishing envelope when you drop off a roll of film (35 mm or Advanced Photo System (APS) color print film) at the time of processing in Kodak Express store displaying "Kodak Picture CD" sign. When your order is returned, you receive your prints, negatives, and your full roll of pictures safely stored on your KODAK Picture CD. Each KODAK Picture CD brings you the tools to enhance, share and manage your pictures on your computer. You also can record the JPEG picture into CD-R or CD-RW with the CD-Rewriter yourself. Note: 1. The Max. Size of JPEG Picture can be supported: 3840X3840 pels 2. JPEG stands for Joint Picture Experts Group. It is the first International Standard on Still Picture Compressing: ISO 10918-1, constituted by the Committee on Still Picture Compressing Standard of ISO. The pictures on KODAK Picture CD are stored in this format (JPEG). This player can decode the JPEG pictures in KODAK Picture CD and playback the pictures in different modes. Now, you can playback Kodak Picture CDs on this player and view your wonderful pictures on your TV in the comfort of your living room. When a Kodak Picture CD is inserted on a player an automatic slide show is launched. Each picture in the Kodak Picture CD will be displayed consecutively in a slide-show fashion and will be scaled to fit in the whole TV screen. Disc formats supported by this player: Dolby Digital CC 32 Closed Caption General function: KODAK picture CDs Subtitle choices You can set slide show transition modes for any pictures. Press PAUSE to stop playing. Press or to see the previous or next picture. Press PLAY to continue slideshow transitions. Press STOP to return to root menu. DVD video 8 16:9 LB Audio choices R RESTRICTED Parental Lock TV Aspect Ratio modes Image Rotation There are three modes to rotate a picture: original, 90 Deg, and 180 Deg. These operations are allowed only when a picture is being displayed normally and will be cancelled automatically when a new picture is displayed. The ANGLE keys are used to select the different rotation modes: Press ANGLE Press ANGLE again Press ANGLE again OSD display OSD display OSD display original. 90 Deg. 180 Deg. 9 Multi-angle This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation , and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation . Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. The product complies with the KODAK Picture CD format and will display KODAK Picture CDs. The "KODAK Picture CD Compatible" logo is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company and is used with permission. Zoom Function: This player provides both Zoom in/out and Zoom pan function. Press the ZOOM consecutively, the picture will zoom in/out in turn as followings: 3 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. c 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Note: During the ZOOM function, slideshow transitions and image rotation are disabled. Q off: close zoom, press PLAY again to resume slideshow transition mode. 6 27 Remote Control Operation ANGLE Advanced Features Front Panel and Rear Panel Illustration Front panel Introduction During DVD playback Press ANGLE to view scenes from different camera angles. Press ANGLE repeatedly to change from one camera angle to another. Note: This function is disc specific. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LANGUAGE POWER OPEN/CLOSE PLAY During DVD playback Press LANGUAGE repeatedly to select from up to 8 audio languages/formats. Note: This function is disc specific. CABIN DOOR VFD SCREEN SENSOR PAUSE STOP Rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SUBTITLE During DVD playback Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select from up to 32 subtitle languages. Note: This function is disc specific (languages will vary). 90-240V~ 50/60Hz Cr Cb 1 CONFORMS TO UL STD. 6500 CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA STD. E60065 3046730 1 2 3 4 5 5.1 CH SW output jack 5.1 CH CEN output jack 5.1CH SUR output jack 5.1CH FRONT output jack S-Video output jack 6 7 8 9 Video output jack Component output jack Digital signal coaxial output jack Digital signal optical output jack 26 7 Remote Control Introduction Remote Control Operation VOL+ VOL- Advanced Features STANDBY PROG OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY STANDBY PROG N/P SUBTITLE LANGUAGE ANGLE UP SETUP NEXT PAUSE STOP OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY 0-9 NUMBER KEY TIME 10+ KEY REPEAT RIGHT VOL+ MODE RESUME MUTE MENU A-B REPEAT FWD 37 38 MUTE Press Volume button to increase Volume Press button to reduce volume till to no volume output. N/P 1 SUBTITLE 2 3 4 LANGUAGE 5 6 7 ANGLE 8 9 0 SETUP 10+ TIME REPEAT ENTER VOLVOL+ LEFT RETURN ZOOM MODE ENTER MUTE RESUME STEP L/R VOLDOWN RETURN 37 38 Press MUTE to mute the Audio output Press MUTE again to resume normal audio output SLOW TITLE A B MENU PREV NEXT REV PAUSE STOP PLAY ZOOM STEP L/R SLOW TITLE 19 REV PLAY ZOOM PREV During DVD playback, press ZOOM to magnify the image as follows: Q1 Q2 Q Off Q3 Note: 1. Please note that reference numbers for the remote are described beginning on page 18 of this manual. 2. In this manual, " " " " " " " " will be used to represent different NAVIGATION ARROWS on the remote respectively. 8 25 Remote Control Operation Advanced Features Connecting to a TV Set Connections SLOW Press slow repeatedly to slow motion playback at variable speeds. Cr Cb Y Coaxial Optical Composite video WHITE RED YELLOW STEP Component video (for progressive scan) VIDEO IN Press STEP during playback to pause playback. VIDEO Press STEP repeatedly to play frame. Press play to resume normal playback. VIDEO IN P S-VIDEO P Y AUDIO IN R REPEAT L Select to press REPEAT to select Repeat Title, Repeat chapter, Repeat off During DVD playback. Press REPEAT to select Repeat Single, Repeat All and Repeat off ( CD or Others). Notes: There are three ways of connecting the player's AV output to the TV set: 1. S-video cable and left/right audio cable [set the (Video Type) to (S-Video)]. 2. Composite video cable and left/right audio cable. 3. Component video cable and left/right audio cable [set the (Video Type) to (Y, Pb, Pr)]. 24 9 Connecting to an AV Amplifier with 5.1 Channel Analog Audio InputConnections Remote Control Operation PROG Advanced Features Cb Y While [PROGRAM] is on, press ENTER to display the [Program] submenu: Cr Coaxial Optical CD Others Program Input 1 __ 2__ 3__ 4__ 5__ 6__ 7__ 8__ 9__ Clear All 10 _ _ 11 _ _ 12 _ _ Input the track numbers in the order you would like them to play. When finished, select [Play Program] and then press ENTER to play the tracks in the new programmed order. Select [Clear All] and press ENTER to clear all the numbers you have input. YELLOW Play Program RED WHITE VIDEO DVD Input the title number and the chapter number in the desired Program Input Title / chapter order. Then sele ct [Play Program] and press ENTER to play the chapters in the order you have set. Select [Clear All] and press ENTER to clear all the numbers you have input. VIDEO IN 1 _ _:_ _ 4 _ _:_ _ 7 _ _:_ _ 10 _ _:_ _ 2 _ _:_ _ 5 _ _:_ _ 8 _ _:_ _ 11 _ _:_ _ 3 _ _:_ _ 6 _ _:_ _ 9 _ _:_ _ 12 _ _:_ _ Play Program Clear All . Amplifier VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR POWER BYPASS PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO MODE TEST CHANNEL KARAOKE MUTE DOWN UP BASS MIC TREBLE ECHO 1 MIC 2 1 MIC VOL 2 EXCITE MODE DVD IN FRONT-R SUR-R SW FRONT-L SUR-L CENT During playback is stopped Press MODE button twice to switch to progressive scan mode Press MODE once to switch back to Interlace scan mode Note: If you connect the DVD player to your TV using the component Video Output, you can use the MODE button to switch to progressive scan for superior video quality. Notes: 1. Set the TV to the AV input connected to the DVD player. 2. Set the Amplifier to the AV input connected to the DVD player. 10 23 Remote Control Operation Advanced Features Connecting to an AV Amplifier with Digital Audio Input Connections PLAY Cb Y Press PLAY from stop mode to start playback. Press PLAY during playback to replay the last 10 seconds. This function is not available if the elapsed time of current track is less than 10 seconds. Note: MP3 discs and some DVD discs do not have a 10 second review feature. Cr Coaxial Optical Optical cable PAUSE Coaxial cable Press PAUSE during playback to pause playback. Press PLAY to resume normal playback. Optical Coaxial MENU During DVD, playback , press MENU to return to the program menu. In the Setup Menu, press MENU to return to the main menu or stop mode. Any time, press MENU to cancel the current OSD or some menus Amplifier VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR POWER BYPASS PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO MODE TEST CHANNEL KARAOKE MUTE DOWN UP BASS MIC TREBLE ECHO 1 MIC 2 1 MIC VOL 2 EXCITE Note: This function is subject to the disc. Notes: 1. Select the Coaxial digital audio output. TITLE 2. Set the player's audio out to Raw or PCM mode . During DVD playback, press TITLE to display the DVD title menu or play the first title. Note: This function is subject to the disc. 3. Set the Amplifier to the AV input connected to the DVD player. 22 11 Basic Operation Preparation before playing: Basic Playback Remote Control Operation Advanced Features 1. Connect the DVD player to your TV and amplifier. 2. Turn on the TV. 3. Set the TV to the AV input connected to the DVD player. 4. Turn down the volume on your amplifier, and then power it on. 5. Set the amplifier to the AV input connected to the DVD player. During DVD or CD playback, press and hold to scan forward. The player will review the disc at 2, 4, 8 and 20 times normal speed as follows: X2 X4 X8 X20 Press PLAY to resume normal playback.