6. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM DVD video is a high-quality digital video source that provides crisp and clear images. One 12 cm disc contains either one film or four hours of music. 2. PRECAUTIONS WARNING ! For your safety, the driver should not watch the TV or operate the controls while driving. Please note that watching and operating the TV while driving are prohibited by law in some countries. Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard. 1. When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switching on the heater, moisture may form on the disc or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If moisture forms on the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moisture forms on the optical parts of the player, do not use the player for about one hour. The condensation will disappear naturally allowing normal operation. 2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which cause severe vibration may cause the sound to skip. 3. This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even in the event that trouble arises, never open the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate the rotating parts. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. 3. HANDLING DISCS To remove the disc from its storage case, press down on the centre of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. Removing the disc Proper way to hold the disc Multi-story function When a DVD video contains more than one story for a film, you can select the story you wish to enjoy. The operation procedures vary with the disc; observe the instructions for selecting a story provided during playback. Note on Discs Never stick labels on the surface of the disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen. No DVD Video Features This unit provides the following functions in addition to the high image quality and sound quality of DVD video. Dolby digital Dolby digital enables up to 5.1 independent multichannel audio reproduction, the same type of surround system that is also used in movie theaters. Notes: · The functions described in the section, "Features", for example, the recorded language, subtitles, angles, etc. differ with the DVD video disc. Refer to the instructions provided with the DVD video. · Some disc functions may operate differently than described in this manual. DTS DTS (Digital Theater System) is a sound system that differs from the Dolby digital system. DTS provides a larger amount of data than Dolby digital enabling high-quality surround playback and incorporates a DTS-CD software for music like a DVD software allows 5.1 channel independent multi-channel audio reproduction. Always handle the disc by the edges. Never touch the surface. To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft cloth, and wipe in a straight line from the centre of the disc to the circumference. Do not use any solvents such as commercially available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner to clean discs. No No Multi-sound function DVD video can store up to 8 languages for one film; select the language of your preference. · The languages stored on the disc are indicated by the icon shown below. Menu screens Menus can be called up during DVD video playback to perform menu setting. Multi-angle function A DVD video that is filmed from multiple angles allows you to select the angle of choice. · The number of recorded angles are indicated by the icon shown below. · Example showing menu display Main Menu New discs may have some roughness around the edges. The unit may not work or the sound may skip if such discs are used. Use a ball-point pen, etc. to remove roughness from the edge of the disc. Ball-point pen Roughness Do not use discs that have large scratches, are misshapen, or cracked, etc. Use of such discs will cause misoperation or damage. No Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or any heat source. No Subpicture (subtitles) function A DVD video can record subtitles for up to 32 languages and you can select the language of the subtitles you wish to see. · The number of recorded subtitle languages are indicated by the icon shown below. Note: · Do not use commercially available disc protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These may get caught in the internal mechanism and damage the disc. INFORMATION FOR USERS: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL. Be sure to unfold and read the next page. / Veuillez déplier et vous référer à la page suivante. / Cerciórese de desplegar y de leer la página siguiente. 8 VCZ625 VCZ625 3 VCZ625 4 D 4.CONTROLS / COMMANDES / CONTROLES / REMOTE CONTROL / TÉLÉCOMMANDE CONTROLADOR REMOTO [MUTE] 5. COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control unit [FUNC/POWER] buttonD (Used for CeNET only) When the unit is connected to the center unit and the [CeNET] switch is set to the CeNET position, some functions of the center unit can be controlled from this unit. [ENT] button Press this button to enter the setup item. [NTSC/PAL] [BAND/DISC UP] buttonD (Video output select button) Used to switch among NTSC, PAL, and MULTI by pressing the button for 1 second or longer. *When a disc is changed, initial setting is returned. [TITLE] button DVD VIDEO: Displays the title screen. [SET UP] button Displays the setup screen of the unit. [ P.CH ] buttonsD Used to search for a scene or track. [CeNET] switch (Mode select switch) [CeNET] [FUNC/POWER] [NTSC/PAL] [BAND/DISC UP] [VOLUME] Set this switch to the left side for standalone mode or right side for CeNET connection. [ ][ ] buttons (Fast forward and Fast rewind buttons)D While the button is kept pressed, fast forward/fast rewind is performed. Operating button [FUNC/POWER] button ([FNC] button) [BAND/DISC UP] button ([BND] button) [MUTE] button ([MUTE] button) [VOLUME] button ([ROTARY] Knob) ] button [ ] button) ([ [SCAN] [PS/AS] button ([SC] button) [RPT] [AF] button ([RP] button) [RDM] [PTY] button ([RD] button) [ P.CH ] buttons ([ ] , [ ] buttons) [ ],[ ] buttons (Press and hold the [ ] , [ ] buttons for 1 second or longer) Function Mode Switching/Power On/off Band Switching/Disc up Mute On/off Volume Adjustment Play/Pause Auto Store/Preset Scan Repeat/AF On/off Random/PTY On/off Search Up/Down Fast Forward/Fast Rewind · For a detailed information, refer to the Owner's Manual provided with the center unit. [MUTE] buttonD Turns mute on and off. [SCAN] [PS/AS] buttonD Turns on/off scan playback. [VOLUME] buttonsD Press "+" button to increase the volume. Press "-" button to decrease the volume. [RPT] [AF] buttonD Turns on/off repeat playback. Source unit Magazine insertion slot Open slide lever [EJECT] button *Ejects the magazine. Reset button Used to reset the unit. DISC indicator Lights on in red for DVD-Video discs Lights on in green for CD/V-CDs and MP3 [RDM] [PTY] buttonD Turns on/off random playback. [0~9] [P.TIME] [ ] ] [P. TIME] button Used to switch among play time displays. [PBC] button Turns on/off the playback control (PBC) function for V-CDs equipped with it [ [ ] button (STOP button) Stops video and audio playback. [DISC SEL] [SEARCH MODE] [RTN] [ ][ ][ ][ ] [ ] button (Play/pause button)D Press this button to play or pause a disc [AUDIO] button DVD VIDEO: Switches among languages for audio (for DVDs with two or more languages). V-CD: Switches among audio output methods. [ 0~9 ] buttons (Ten-key buttons) [MENU] Used to input numbers. [DISC SEL] button Used to change the disc. Enter with this key and numeric keys. [TITLE] [ ][ ] [ENT] [SET UP] [ P.CH ] [SUB TITLE] button Switches among languages for the subtitle. [MENU] button V-CD (with PBC): Displays the PBC menu. MP3: Returns the cursor to the default position and displays the track select screen. DVD VIDEO: Displays the menu screen. [ANGLE] button Switches among angles while in DVD playback. (This button is available only on multiple angles DVDs.) Remote control receiver [POWER] button Turns on/off the unit while in standalone mode. Receiver for remote control unit [SCAN] [PS/AS] [RPT] [AF] [AUDIO] [SUB TITLE] [PBC] [RDM] [PTY] [SLOW] [ANGLE] [RTN] button Returns to the previous menu. [SLOW] button While the button is kept pressed, slow play is performed. [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons (cursor buttons) When selecting the menu items shown in the monitor screen, use the cursor buttons to move the cursor up and down, left and right. [SEARCH MODE] button After this button is pressed, enter numbers using Ten-key buttons. DVD VIDEO: Performs searching with a title/ chapter number. MP3: FOLDER/TRACK number. V-CD (key inputs are accepted only when the PBC is turned off.): TRACK number CD: TRACK number. q When the power source is turned on, the illumination lights. When the power source and the ACC are turned off, the illumination lights for a while. VCZ625 5 VCZ625 6 VCZ625 7 Discs Playable discs This DVD video player can play the following discs. Note on region numbers The DVD video system assigns a region number to DVD video players and DVD discs by sales area. DVD video players sold in the United States can play back DVD discs with the region number "ALL", "1" or any combination of numbers that also incorporate a "1". The DVD video region number is marked on the disc jacket as shown below. Playable disc DVD video discs R video CDs Audio CDs Note: · When you play a CD Extra disc, only the first session will be recognizesd. ALL NTSC 1 NTSC 1 4 6 NTSC About CD Extra discs A CD Extra disc is a disc in which a total of two sessions have been recorded. The first session is Audio session and the sedond session Data sessioin. Your personally-created CDs with more than 2 data sessions recorded cannot be played on this DVD video player. TV color system This DVD player plays NTSC discs and PAL discs only and cannot be used for playback of SECAM discs. About MP3 playback This unit can play back CD-R/CD-RW discs on which MP3 music data have been recorded. For a detailed information, see the page entitled "Listening to an MP3" About playing a CD-R/CD-RW disc This player can play CD-R/CD-RW discs previously recorded in music CD format or video CD format. Auto disc change This unit auto disc changes only audio CDs. For example: If an audio CD is loaded in the DISC 1 slot, a DVD disc in the DISC 2 slot and an audio CD in the DISC 3 slot, disc change is performed shown below. Discs that cannot be played back This DVD video player cannot play back DVD-R, DVD-RAM, Photo CDs, etc. Notes: · It may also not be possible to play back CDs recorded on a CD-R unit and CD-RW unit. (Cause: disc characteristics, cracks, dust/dirt, dust/dirt on playerís lens, etc.) · If a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been finalized is played, it will take a long time to start playing. Also, it may not be possible to play depending on its recording conditions. DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 VCZ625 9 About the registered marks etc. · This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual proper ty rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection tecnology 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. · Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the duble-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,Inc. All rights reserved. · Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. Remote control Replacing the batteries 1. Open the rear battery cover. Rear cover Operating range : 30° in all directions Signal transmitter 2. Insert the two supplied size AA batteries orienting the plus and minus poles of the batteries as shown by the and symbols inside the battery compartment. Close the battery cover. Notes: Using batteries improperly can cause them to explode. Take ...