Portable DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD Player Owner's Manual DVD1500 1-800-645-4994 Customer Service Article Nr. 25070PD2580090 128-5930 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - PLEASE READ FIRST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Head all warnings. Follow all instructions. Clean only with a damp cloth. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Unplug this DVD during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the DVD has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the DVD, the DVD has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the DVD. 6. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. The wide blade is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 2 DVD1500 WARNING SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL This owner's manual employs four different symbols to indicate the different types of warning message: indicates a warning or notice regarding product operation. indicates to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions. indicates of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure. The double-square symbol indicates a classification of IEC 417 No.5172, to identify equipment meeting the safety requirements of DOUBLE INSULATION specified for Class II equipment. It can in no way be confused with the manufacturer's name or other identifications. PD-258 DVD1500 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - PLEASE READ FIRST LASER EMISSIONS WARNING This product is fitted with a laser-emitting device. Make sure the device is shut down prior to opening player lid. Please follow the following precautions when operating. Failure to do so may result in fire, personal injury, or equipment damage. 1. Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures other than as specified in the DVD drive installation guide. 2. Only an authorized service technician should effect repairs. 3. All DVD-equipped systems comply with appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. The installed laser device complies with Class 1 government laser performance standards. This laser device does not emit hazardous light and is fully enclosed during user operation and maintenance. OUTDOOR USE WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. USING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE This product is sold with a power cord appropriate for accessing an external power source. Make sure to use only an appropriate external power source, as indicated on the electricity ratings label. If you are unsure regarding the type of power source in your area, consult an authorized service provider or the local power company. Refer to enclosed operating instructions for instructions regarding using batteries with this product. 4 DVD1500 BATTERY WARNING The DVD player uses a NiMH battery pack as an optional item. If handled improperly, this battery pack poses a risk of fire or burns. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of the battery pack in fire or water. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Replace only with a battery pack designed specifically for this product. Discard spent batteries in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. LASER BEAM WARNING CAUTION - Laser radiation when open and interlock defeated. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. USE AN APPROVED POWER CORD If a power cord was not included with your purchase or you have lost the power cord, you should purchase a power cord approved for use in your country and properly rated for product voltage and current requirements (refer to product electrical rating label). The power cord voltage and current rating should be greater than said ratings for the product. Furthermore, power cord wire must be a minimum 0.75mm2 /18AWG with a recommended length between 5 and 6.5 feet (1.5 to 2 meters). Contact your authorized service provider regarding further questions about power cord selection and use. ATTENTION Il y a danger d'explosion s'il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d'un type recommandé par le constructer. Mettre au rébut les batteries usagées conform ément aux instructions du fabricant. PD-258 DVD1500 5 CAUTIONS REGARDING DVD PLAYER Do not move the player during playback During playback, the disc spins at high speed, so do not lift or move the player. Doing so may damage the disc. Do not place objects on top of the player Do not place any objects on top of the player. Turn off the power when not using the player Depending on the TV reception conditions, stripes may appear on the TV screen when the TV is turned on while the player's power is on. This is not a malfunction of the player or the TV. If this should happen, turn off the player's power. Noise may also be generated in the sound of a radio when the player's power is on. When transporting the player Be sure to remove the disc and close the lid when transporting the player. Also slide the power switch to the "OFF" position to turn off the power, then unplug the power cord once "OFF" on the display window appears. Transporting the player with a disc loaded may result in damage. Special note regarding use of player in vehicles We strongly advise against using the player while driving. Most countries and states have laws, which prohibit or severely restrict the use of the player in vehicles while driving. Do not leave the player or the battery pack in places where the temperature is extremely low or extremely high, such as inside the passenger cabin or trunk in midsummer. Place of installation Select a stable place near the TV or stereo system to which you are going to connect the player. Do not place the player on top of a TV or color monitor. Install the player away from cassette decks or other devices, which are easily affected by magnetic forces. 6 DVD1500 Doing so may warp the outer case or reduce the performance or quality of the battery pack. When carrying on planes Heed the airline company's rules. 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 "Dolby", "AC-3" and the double-D logo ( ) are trademarks of the Dolby Sound Laboratory (USA). Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater System (USA). viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. It's forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted. When carrying in hospitals Heed the hospital's rules. PD-258 DVD1500 7 NOTE Copy Guard Protection: When the DVD player audio/video output is plugged into the A/V input jacks of a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) using the audio/video cables, (red, white and yellow RCA jacks) poor picture quality may result (i.e. screen on TV getting brighter and dimmer) due to Macrovision copy guard protection contained on some DVD discs. NOTE When the DVD player is used with the battery as a power source, ensure that the battery has been charged for at least eight hours prior to connecting it to the DVD player. In certain situations connecting a low charged battery to the DVD player can result in a lock up of the DVD player Controls. If this occurs, unplug the battery from the DVD player and let the unit sit for 10 minutes before plugging into the AC Adapter or connecting a fully charged battery. NTSC/PAL Viewing Area Standards This player was configured to meet the broadcasting standard used in your country or area while in the factory. Under normal conditions, you need not adjust the PAL / NTSC setting. Most of Asia (excluding China) and the Americas use the NTSC broadcasting standard. Europe, Japan, and China / Hong Kong use the PAL broadcasting standard. If you use this product in an area using a standard different from your own, simply turn off the power, select the appropriate NTSC/PAL setting on the back of the player, then turn back on the power. Viewing disc programs on hook up TVs with different broadcasting standard will yield poor image quality. 8 DVD1500 [BLANK] PD-258 DVD1500 9 1 Thank You! We appreciate your purchase of the portable DVD player. This product incorporates the latest digital audio / video (AV) technologies to give you the ultimate in listening and viewing pleasure. Before use, may we recommend you familiarize yourself with this owner manual. The manual discusses player operation, the use of remote controller, system setup and player maintenance. If you are interested in a specific topic(s), please refer to the index on the next page. For quick start of using this player and gaining fundamental operating information about this player, you can refer to page 14 - Quick Starting Guide. 10 DVD1500 Table of Contents: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Thank You! ................................................................... 10 Check Inventory ........................................................... 12 Quick Starting Guide .................................................... 14 Player Functions .......................................................... 18 Player Controls ............................................................ 20 Remote Control Buttons .............................................. 36 System Setup .............................................................. 50 Changing Setting During Play ..................................... 62 Programmed Play ........................................................ 70 Connecting AV Peripherals .......................................... 72 Setting the Password and Rating ................................ 78 Rechargeable Battery Installation and Use ................. 82 User Precautions and Simple Maintenance ................ 86 Specifications ............................................................... 89 PD-258 DVD1500 11 2 Check Inventory 2 Check Inventory Before using the DVD player, please make sure that you received all the following items, in good order, with your purchase. Some of the following items may not come standard with your player or be offered for optional purchase. Please contact your authorized retailer service regarding any questions. Items Supplied 1. DVD Player - one 2. AC/DC Power Adapter - one 3. Digital Audio Signal Cable - one 4. AV Signal Cable - one 5. Power Cord - one 6. Wireless Remote Control - one 7. AAA Batteries for Remote Control - two 8. Owner Manual - one 12 DVD1500 2 Check Inventory Items Supplied (Continued) 9. Rechargeable NiMH Battery 10. Car Power Adapter 11. S-Video Signal Cable 12. Stereo Earphones Optional Item 1. Carrying Bag PD-258 DVD1500 13 3 Quick Starting Guide 3 Quick Starting Guide If you plan to power this DVD player using batteries, please first refer to page 82 of this manual. 1. Connecting to an External Power Source Connect the power cord (provided with the player) to the side input plug and to a wall outlet. The use of any other power supply device may result in unstable voltage or power spikes that could damage the player. Do not use the provided power cord with any other device. The transformer on the end of the power cord will feel slightly warm during player operation or when plugged into a socket. When player is not in use, always unplug the transformer from the power source. 14 DVD1500 3 Quick Starting Guide 2. Press the OPEN Cover Button To Open the Protective The cover opens to a maximum 135° only. The player's liquid crystal display (LCD) is located on the cover's reverse side. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen with sharp objects. Close the cover when the player is not in use. 3. Press the OPEN Player Cover. ...