PORTABLE DVD PLAYER Operating Instructions Precautions Thank you for purchasing Portable DVD player. Please read this manual carefully before operating and reserve it for future reference. It will be helpful to you if you encounter any operational problem. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. This Digital Video Disc player employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location - see service procedure. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM LASER Type Wave length Output Power Beam divergence Semiconductor laser GaAIAs 650 nm/780nm 5mW 60degree ATTENTION: LASER: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT -1- Precautions WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, with in an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. ! The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO LASER BEAM. -2- Precautions MACROVISION: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. FCC NOTICE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject of 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 und e sired operation. DOLBY: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. -3- Table Of Contents INTRODUCTION PRECAUTIONS................. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS.....4 Notes on using the remote control unit...............................................13 Replacing the battery.................... 13 Remote control unit operating range........................................... 14 CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PLAYER.................. 6 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY PACK OPERATION ....................8 Operation of the battery pack...............8 Storage................................................... 8 Service life and disposal ......................8 PARTS AND FUNCTIONS...................15 Liquid crystal display....................15 Main unit control section..............15 Main unit left side..........................16 Main unit right panel.....................17 Main unit rear side........................18 How to stand................................. 18 Main unit bottom side...................18 Remote control unit (frequently used buttons)..............................19 Remote control unit (other buttons)....................................... 20 Names of battery parts and their functions............................ 21 TYPES OF DISCS PLAYABLE ON THIS PLAYER........................... 9 Marks indicated on DVDs................9 Disc structure ................................. 10 CONNECTING THE PLAYER TO OTHER DEVICES........................22 Connecting to a TV....................... 22 Connecting to a Dolby Digital/ DTS/ MPEG decoder or an amplifier with built-in decoder................23 Connecting to a digital amplifier that is not Dolby Digital/ DTS/ MPEG compatible...................... 24 Connecting to active speaker systems....................................... 25 Connecting earphone.................. 26 USING THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.............11 BEFORE USING CHECKING THE 12 ACCESSORIES............... REMOTE CONTROL UNIT AND MAIN UNIT PREPARATIONS............ 13 USING THE BATTERY... 27 Recharging the battery pack....... 27 Notes for recharging.................... 28 Attaching the battery pack to the player........................................... 28 AC power operation......................29 Removing the battery pack from the player.............................. 29 -4- Table Of Contents BASIC OPERATIONS TURNING ON THE POWER......................... 30 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS.................. 31 Loading ..... .....................................31 Playing.............................................32 If a menu screen appears............... 32 Stopping playback..........................33 Pausing playback............................ 33 Returning to the previous chapter or track(DVDs, video CDs and CDs)...............................................34 Moving to the next chapter or track(DVDs, video CDs and CDs)...............................................34 Removing the disc..........................34 Searching for a specific scene... 37 Viewing in slow motion DVDs and video CDs.................................... 37 Repeating DVDs, video CDs and CDs...............................................37 Selecting angle (multi-angle)................................ 37 Changing from AV OUT to AV IN.......................................... 38 38 Setting Parental Lock Level.......... Video Enhance..............................38 CAUTIONS ON USING.. 39 TROUBLE SHOOTING.. 40 TURNING OFF THE POWER......................... 35 ADVANCED OPERATCONS VARIOUS LANGUAGE AND SUBTITLE SETTINGS..................... 36 Setting the on-screen display language....................................... 36 Setting the subtitle language........36 Setting the audio language........... 36 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS.................. 37 -5- Cautions on Using this 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. Transpor ting the player When transporting the player be sure to remove the disc and turn off the power, then unplug the power cord . 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. Do not place objects on top of the player Do not place any objects on top of the player. Tur n off the power when not using the player If the player is connected to your TV but not in use then switch the power off this will prevent interference with your normal TV picture. Noise problems may also be experienced if used near a radio. 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 (about-10 or lower) or extremely high (about 60 or higher), such as inside the passenger cabin or trunk in midsummer. Doing so may warp the outer case or reduce the performance or quality of the battery pack. When car r ying on planes Heed the airline company's rules. When car r ying in hospitals Heed the hospital's rules. -6- Cautions on Using this Player Cleaning the player Normally clean the player using a soft, dry cloth. For tough dirt, apply some neutral detergent diluted in 5 to 6 parts water to a soft cloth, wring out thoroughly, wipe off the dirt, then wipe the player with a dry cloth. Note that alcohol, thinner, benzene, insecticides, etc., may cause the print or coating to peel off. Also avoid leaving rubber or plastic products in contact with the player for long periods of time, as this may damage the cabinet. When using chemically treated cloths, read the cloth's instructions carefully. Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before cleaning the player. To clean dirt off the liquid crystal display, wipe the display gently with a soft, dry cloth(such as an eyeglass cleaning cloth). Note that leaving water droplets on the display for long periods of time may result in discoloration or stains. For tough dirt, use a commercially available liquid crystal display cleaner. Copyrights Unauthorized duplication, broadcast, public performance or rental of discs is prohibited by law. -7- Precautions for Battery Pack Operation Operation of the batter y pack Charge the battery pack fully before using it for the first time. When the surrounding temperature is high, the battery pack may sometimes be unusable due to activation of protection circuitry. When the portable DVD player is powered from the battery pack and if the player has not been operated for about 10 minutes with the power switched on, the player will turn off automatically. (Auto power off) The battery pack becomes hot after use and the portable DVD player also becomes hot during use. This is not malfunction. When the battery pack is not to be used for a long period, be sure to remove it from the portable DVD player. If the battery pack is left attached, continual flow of weak current renders it overdischarged and eventually unusable even when you try to charge it later. If the portable DVD player is switched on while the battery pack is not fully charged, the operation may sometimes be unstable. Be sure to charge the battery pack fully before use. soot, etc. When the battery pack is stored for a long period, at least once an year it is recommended to discharge it fully on the portable DVD player, recharge it fully and store it again. Ser vice life and disposal When the charging time or available operation time becomes extremely short, the battery may be reaching the end of its life. The battery pack can be used for about 300 cycles of recharging and operations. To dispose of a used battery pack, wrap a piece of tape around the terminal section and treat it in compliance with your local regulations. Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Storage The battery pack should be stored under an surrounding temperature between 15 and 25 . Avoid storing it under extremely low temperatures, in a place with high temperature and high humidity or in a place subject to -8- Types of Discs Playable on this Player The discs listed on the table below can be played on this player without an adapter. The marks shown on the table below are indicated on the disc's label, package or jacket. Types of playable discs and their marks Diameter/Playable sides DVD video 12cm/singlesided 12cm/doublesided DVD video 8 cm/singlesided 8 cm/doublesided Playback time Playback time (MPEG 2 format) 133 minutes (4.7GB) 242 minutes (8.5GB) 266 minutes (9.4GB) 484 minutes (17GB) (MPEG 2 format) 41 minutes 75 minutes 82 minutes 150 minutes 74 minutes 20 minutes DVD-Video disc CD CD 12 cm/single-sided CD 8 cm/single-sided Marks indicated on DVDs DVD discs or packages include the marks shown below. These marks indicate the type of video or audio signals recorded on the disc and the functions that can be used. Mark 2 Meaning 3 16 : 9 LB 2 ALL -9- Types of Discs Playable on this Player Disc structure CDs are divided in units called tracks. (Generally one track corresponds to one song. Tracks are sometimes further divided into indexes.) CDS Track1 Track2 Track3 Track4 Track5 DVDs are divided in units called titles, which are further divided in chapters. They also include menu screens that do not belong to any title. With movies, normally one m ...