SAFETY PRECAUTION WARNING The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within the 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 cause an electric shock. The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this owner manual. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNI NG:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK , MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM This product contains a low power laser device. The symbol for Class II (Double lnsulation) On Placement · Do not use the Unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid. · Place the Unit on a flat and even surface. · Do not restrict the air flow of the Unit by placing it in a place with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth, or by placing it on carpeting. FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. WARNING: · Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power cord and refer servicing to a qualified technician. · Do not place anything directly on the top of the Unit. Damage to the Unit can result. On Safety · When connecting or disconnecting the AC cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the cord may damage it and create a hazard. · When you are not going to use the Unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power cord. On Condensation · When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form inside the Unit. When there is condensation inside the Unit, the Unit may not function normally. Let the Unit stand for 1 to 2 hours before turning the power on, or gradually heat the room up and dry the Unit before use. Notes on Copyright It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, rent copyrighted material without permission. Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only. DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted. 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. E-1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a book case or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance are not defeated. 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 appliance. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect 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 antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled, into the enclosure through openings. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled, into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 6. 6A. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. E-2 TYPES OF DISCS THAT CAN BE PLAYED ON YOUR UNIT The Unit can playback discs bearing any of the following marks: DVDs [8cm(3")/12cm(5") disc] Audio CDs [8cm(3")/12cm(5") disc] Region Management Information Region Management Information: This Unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on DVD disc. If the Region number described on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this Unit, this Unit cannot play that disc. The region number of this Unit is 1. Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available When the symbol appears on the TV screen, it indicates that the function or operation is not available at this moment. This may occur for the following reasons: · The disc manufacturer has imposed a restriction. The specific functions on some DVDs are determined by the disc manufacturer. As this Unit plays disc data in accordance with the guidelines of the disc manufacturer, some functions may not be available on some discs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the disc. · The function or operation may not be available for the current disc. The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc. Some disc functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this Owner Manual. In this event, follow the instructions given on the screen. Icons Used on DVDs Sample lcons 2 2 1. English 2. French 1. English 2. French Language selections for audio Language selections for subtitles Screen aspect ratio 2 Multiple camera angles Region code indicator Notes: · This Unit supports 2-channel (L/R) audio and 5.1ch (Multi-channel) MPEG Audio 1/2 (only when the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT coaxial jack is used for connection). It does not support 7.1 channel MPEG Audio Version 2.0. · When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played, but the graphic images will not be shown. Title, Chapter and Tracks · DVDs are divided into "titles" and "chapters". If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a separate "title". "Chapters" are sections of titles. Example: DVD 6 Notes on Unauthorized Discs You may not be able to play back some DVD discs on this Unit if they were purchased from outside your geographic area or made for business purposes. +D=FJAH +D=FJAH +D=FJAH! +D=FJAH +D=FJAH · Audio CDs are divided into "tracks". A "track" is usually one song on an Audio CD. Example: Audio CD Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Note : · Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded on them, but some do not. E-3 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS Front Panel 1) Disc tray Place disc in open tray. Open tray by pushing OPEN/CLOSE button. 2) Remote sensor Accepts the remote control signals. 3) Power indicator When the Unit is turned on by pressing the I / button, the light will illuminate. 4) Display window Displays system information. 5) VOLUME control Adjust the VOLUME level. 6) I / button Turns the power on and off. SKIP button 7) Press to go back to previous chapters/ tracks. SKIP button Press to advance to chapters / tracks. 9) FUNCTION button Selects the component you want to use. 10) STOP button Stop playing a disc. 8) PLAY button Press to start or resume playback. 12) PAUSE button Press during playback to pause. And during pause status, each time you press PAUSE button, the picture advances one frame. 13) OPEN / CLOSE button Press to open and close the disc tray. 11) Rear Panel 14) FM ANTENNA jacks 15) VIDEO OUT jack 16) Front speaker (R) terminals 17) Center speaker terminals 18) Front speaker (L) terminals 19) AM(MW) LOOP ANTENNA terminals 20) S-VIDEO jack E-4 21) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack 22) AUDIO OUT (L / R) jacks 23) AUX IN (R / L) jacks 24) REAR speaker (R) terminals 25) SUB-WOOFER speaker terminals 26) REAR speaker (L) terminals 27) Power cord CONNECTING TO A TV Connecting to a TV Use the VIDEO/AUDIO/S-VIDEO cable to connect your TV to the Unit. To VIDEO OUT (yellow) (red) To AUDIO OUT (white) To wall outlet To S VIDEO OUT To VIDEO IN To AUDIO IN (yellow) (white)(red) S video cable (not supplied) To S video input If the TV has S video input, connect the Unit with an S video cable. When using an S video cable, do not connect the yellow video cable. Notes : · When you connect the Unit to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections. · Connect the Unit to your TV directly. If you connect the DVD player to a VTR, TV/VTR combination or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as DVD discs are copy protected. Cautions · To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. · Be sure the AC power cord is disconnected and all functions are off before making connections. · When you are not going to use the Unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power cord. Turning on the Unit and TV 1)Press the I / button to turn the Unit ON. I 2)Press the / /POWER or FUNCTION button on the remote control to turn on the Unit or press the PLAY button on the Unit. 3)Turn on the TV by pressing its POWER/OPERATE button. 4)Select the channel on your TV corresponding to the video input you connected the appliance to. See TV User guide for more information. · If you have connected the appliance successfully, the DVD logo (start-up picture) will appear on your TV screen. Power cord connection · Make sure that all the components and speakers are connected correctly. E-5 CONNECTING TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM AND OTHER EQUIPMENT LISTENING TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM Use the coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack and the amplifier equipment's AUDIO INPUT jack. To VIDEO OUT (yellow) To DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack To COAXIAL type digital audio input (re ...