User manual EMERSON EWL15D6

TM EMERSON AND THE G-CLEF LOGO ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF EMERSON RADIO CORP., PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A. EWL15D6 (15 inch) If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner's manual or to order replacement accessories, please call TOLL FREE : 1-800-256-2487. Or visit our WEB SITE at http://www.EmersonAudioVideo.com PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: 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 caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning - Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5. 6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water - for example, near a bath tub, 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 unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to someone, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the unit. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory 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. Ameubles - Cet appareil ne doit être placé que sur un meuble (avec ou sans roulettes) recommandé par le fabricant. Si vous l'installez sur un meuble à roulettes, déplacez les deux ensembles avec précaution. Un arrêt brusque, l'utilisation d'une force excessive et des surfaces irrégulières risquent de déstabiliser l'ensemble et de le renverser. 9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This unit 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. PORTABLE CART WARNING S3126A S3126A 10. Power Sources - This unit 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 appliance dealer or local power company. For the units intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 11. Grounding or Polarization - This unit is 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. 12. 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. 13. Outdoor Antenna grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, 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 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. (Fig. A) F IGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECT RICAL CODE SYMBOLE D'AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES COMPOSANTES APPAREIL ET MEUBLE A ROULETTES ANTE NNA L EAD I N WI RE GROUND CLAMP A NTENNA DI SCHARG E UN I T (NEC SECTION 8 10 -2 0) EL ECT RI C SE RV I CE EQ U I PM EN T G RO UNDI NG CO NDUCT ORS (NEC SECTION 8 10 -2 1) G RO UND CL AM PS POWER SERVI C E G RO UNDI NG EL EC TR O DE SYST EM (NEC ART 2 50 , PART H) NEC - NATI O NAL EL ECTRI CAL CO DE S2 8 9 8 A EN -2- 14.Lightning-For added protection for this unit receiver 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 unit due to lightning and power-line surges. 15.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. 16.Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 17.Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this unit 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 unit. 18.Servicing-Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 19.Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this unit 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 or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation. e. If the unit has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service. 20.Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons or other hazards. 21.Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition. 22.Heat-This unit product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited. 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 WARNING- This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the owner's manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE 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 A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can by one or more of the following measures: be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance 1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. with your local recycling regulations. 2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differdisposed of in accordance with your local regulations conent from that to which the receiver is connected. cerning chemical wastes. 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the unit. No other unit has the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Serial numbers are not kept on file. LASER SAFETY This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchase from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. -3EN SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Remote Control Unit Batteries Owner's Manual ( NE242UD ) 2 AA Batteries ( 1EMN21902 ) · If you need to replace these accessories, please refer to the PART NO. under the illustrations and call our help line mentioned on the front page. · Depending on your antenna system, you may need different types of Combiners (Mixer) or Separators (Splitter). Contact your local electronics store for these items. LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your unit, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: · The stand of this TV is folded when you purchased. Place this TV face-down on a flat surface covered with the soft cloth. · Bend the stand slowly to Do not bend from this side. forward until it clicks. · If you want to fold the stand again, insert a thin rod into the hole in the right side of the stand as illustrated, bend the stand backward while you keep pushing the hole. · Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. · Avoid dusty or humid places. · Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes at the top or bottom of the unit. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes. · Install unit in a horizontal position. · Avoid locations subject to strong vibration. · Do not place the unit near strong magnetic fields. · Avoid moving the unit to locations where temperature differences are extreme. · Be sure to remove a disc and unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before carrying the unit. MOISTURE WARNING Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. If a DVD is played in a unit which has moisture, it may damage the DVD and the unit. Therefore when the condensation occurs inside the unit, turn the unit on and allow at least 2 hours for the unit to dry out. SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL The following symbols below appear in some headings in this manual. : Description refers to playback of DVD video discs (in the DVD mode). : Description refers to playback of Audio CDs (in the DVD mode). QUICK : Description refers to the items to be set by the QUICK mode (in the DVD mode). TILT STAND You can adjust the stand to change the angle of the TV (-5° to 10°). -5° 10° TO AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE · Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. · Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug. · If by accident, water is spilled on your unit, unplug · · the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing. Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit disc slot. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. -4- EN TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TO AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE . . MOISTURE WARNING . . . . . . . . . . SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL TILT STAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . .4 . .4 . .4 SEARCH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . TRACK SEARCH . . . . . . . . . TITLE / CHAPTER SEARCH TIME SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . MARKER SET UP SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 .21 .21 .22 .22 .23 .23 .23 .24 .24 .25 .25 .25 .25 .26 .26 .26 TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . .7 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 PREPARATION FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 EXTERNAL CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 SPECIAL PLAYBACK FUNCTION REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-B REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RANDOM PLAYBACK . . . . . . . CHANGING THE SETTINGS SUBTITLE LANGUAGE . . AUDIO LANGUAGE . . . . . STEREO SOUND MODE . CAMERA ANGLE . . . . . . BLACK LEVEL SETTING . VIRTUAL SURROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE ON-SCREEN INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 TV SECTION TV OPERATION AND SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . INITIAL SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WATCHING A TV PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . CHANNEL SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PICTURE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BACK LIGHT SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SLEEP TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System V-CHIP SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A TV RATING SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B MPAA RATING SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . C CHANGE ACCESS CODE . . . . . . . . . . . MENU LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 .11 .11 .12 .13 .13 .13 .14 .14 .15 .15 .16 .16 .16 CHANGING THE DVD SET UP ITEMS . CUSTOM MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D LANGUAGE SETTING . . . . . . . E DISPLAY SETTING . . . . . . . . . F AUDIO SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . G PARENTAL CONTROL . . . . . . . H OTHER SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . INITIALIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LANGUAGE CODE LIST . . . . . . . . . CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 .28 .28 .28 .29 .29 .30 .30 .31 .31 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 DISC HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 ESPAÑOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 DVD SECTION ABOUT THE DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 PLAYABLE DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 UNPLAYABLE DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 PLAYING A DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BASIC PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DISC MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TITLE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESUME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEP BY STEP PLAYBACK . . . . . . . FAST FORWARD / FAST REVERSE . SLOW FORWARD / SLOW REVERSE ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 .18 .19 .19 .19 .19 .19 .20 .20 .20 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover -5- EN FEATURES TV Mode · MTS/SAP Tuner · Infrared remote control · Trilingual on screen TV setup display available in English, Spanish or French · Auto power off system­If there is no air signal input · · from the antenna terminal and no operation for 15 minutes, the unit will turn itself off automatically. Sleep timer­Allows you to have the unit automatically turn off at a desired time. V-CHIP­Enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV. · 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer · tuner with direct station call (A converter may be necessary to view scrambled cable channels.) Closed Caption Decoder­You may view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news, etc. with either a dialogue caption or text display added to the program. DVD Mode · Dolby Digital sound This unit can handle Dolby Digital Multi-channel surround sound when connected to a Dolby Digital decoder. · Parental lock You can set the control level to limit playback of discs which may not be suitable for children. · Still/fast/slow/step playback Various playback modes are available including still pictures, fast forward/reverse, slow motion and step frames. · Automatic detection of discs This unit automatically detects if the loaded disc is DVD or Audio CD. · On-screen display Information about the current operation can be displayed on a TV screen, allowing you to confirm the currently active functions (such as program playback), on the TV screen using the remote control. · Random playback for Audio CD This unit can shuffle the order of tracks to play them in random order. · Program playback for Audio CD You can program the order of tracks to play them in any desired order. · Search Chapter search / Title search / Track search / Time search · DVD menus in a desired language You can display DVD menus in a desired language, if available on a DVD. · Repeat Chapter / Title / Track / All / A-B · Screen saver If the screen saver program is set to ON, it starts when there is no input from the unit for 5 minutes in stop mode. · Zoom Allows you to enlarge video image. · Marker The part designated by user can be called back. · Subtitles in a desired language You can select a desired language for the display subtitles, if that language is available on a disc. · Resume Play User can resume to playback from the part at which the play was stopped. · Selecting a camera angle You can select the desired camera angle, if a disc contains sequences recorded from different angles. You can select the desired audio language and sound mode, if different languages and modes are available on a disc. · Choices for audio language and sound mode · Virtual Surround · Bit rate indication · DRC (Dynamic range control) You can control the range of sound volume. EN -6- OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS NOTE · When you select DVD mode, press [PLAY O] or [EJECT A] first or insert a disc into the disc slot. Otherwise, the DVD features are not operated. - REMOTE CONTROL 9. SETUP button (P.12, P.28) Press to enter or exit the setup menu of TV/DVD. 10. TITLE button (P.19) Press to display the title menu. 11. CLEAR button (P.21) Press to clear/cancel a setting currently entered. Press to clear "DISC INSIDE" display. 12. MODE button (P.24) Press to call up the program/random screen in stop mode. Press to call up the Black Level Setting/Virtual Surround screen during playback. 13. SEARCH MODE button (P.21) Press to locate a desired point. 14. AUDIO button For TV mode (P.14): Press to select TV sound mode (STEREO/SAP/MONO). For DVD mode (P.25): Press to select a desired audio language (if available). 15. EJECT A button (P.18) Press to remove a disc from the unit. 16. SELECT button (P.11) Press to select the TV mode, external input mode or DVD mode. 17. CH. K / L buttons (P.11) Press to select memorized channels. 18. VOL. X / Y buttons (P.11) Press to control the volume level for the DVD and TV. 19. MUTE button (P.11) Press to mute the sound or press it again to restore sound. 20. ZOOM button (P.20) Press to enlarge the part of a DVD-reproduced image. 21. REV E button (P.20) Press to view the DVD picture in fast/slow reverse motion. POWER PICTURE SELECT EJECT 1 2 3 1 4 7 SLEEP 2 5 8 0 SKIP 3 CH. 15 16 17 6 9 +100 VOL. 4 5 6 REV PAUSE 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 +10 ZOOM MUTE PLAY FWD STOP SLOW DISC MENU 7 DISPLAY 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ENTER SETUP TITLE RETURN 26 CLEAR SEARCH MODE REPEAT A-B 27 MODE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE 28 29 30 [Fig. 1] 1. POWER button (P.11, P.18) Press to turn the power on and off. 2. PICTURE button (P.13) Press to adjust the picture. 3. Number buttons (P.11, P.21) Press to select a desired channel number directly. +100 button (For TV mode) Press to select channels higher than 99. +10 button (For DVD mode) Press to enter desired numbers higher than 9. 4. SLEEP button (P.13) FWD D button (P.20) Press to set the Sleep Timer. Press to view in fast/slow forward motion. 5. SKIP H / G buttons (P.21) 22. STOP C button (P.18) Press once to skip chapters/tracks to a desired point. Press to stop operation of the disc. 6. PLAY O button (P.18) 23. DISC MENU button (P.19) Press to playback the disc. Calls up the DVD menu. 7. PAUSE F button (P.19) 24. ENTER button (P.12, P.19) Press to pause the current disc operation. Press to accept a setting. 8. DISPLAY button 25. K (Up) / L (Down) / { (Left) / B (Right) buttons For TV mode (P.14): (P.12, P.19) Press to display the current channel number on Press to select or adjust menu items. the TV screen. For DVD mode (P.27): Press to display the current status on the TV screen. -7EN 26. RETURN button (P.22) Press to return to the previous screen in the setup menu. 27. A-B button (P.23) Press to repeat the playback of a selected section. 28. ANGLE button (P.26) Press to change the camera angle to see the sequence being played back from a different angle (if available). - CONTROL PANEL 31 3233 34 35 36 37 38 29. REPEAT button (P.23) Repeats playback of the current disc, title, chapter or track. 30. SUBTITLE button (P.25) Press to select a desired subtitle language. DVD 40 [Fig. 2] 39 31. MENU button Press to enter or exit the setup menu of TV/DVD. 32. STOP C button (P.18) Press to stop operation of the disc. 33. PLAY B button (P.18) Press to playback of the disc. 34. EJECT A button (P.18) Press to remove a disc from the unit. 35. VOLUME Y / X buttons (P.11) Press to control the volume level for the DVD and TV. 36. CHANNEL L / K buttons (P.11) Press to select memorized channels. 37. SELECT button (P.11) Press to select to TV mode, external input mode or DVD mode. 38. POWER button (P.11, P.18) Press to turn the power on and off. 39. Remote sensor window 40. HEADPHONE jack INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 1 Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote control unit in the direction of the arrow. BATTERY PRECAUTIONS · Be sure to follow the correct polarity as indicated · · · 2 Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings. 3 Replace the cover. in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-Zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. · NOTE We do not recommend the use of universal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control. -8- EN PREPARATION FOR USE ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTION NOTE · Cables used here are commercially available. · For your safety and to avoid damages to the unit, unplug the antenna cable from the ANT jack before moving the unit. - ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTION IF YOU HAVE A JACK ON THE WALL Connect the TV to the wall-mounted antenna jack with an RF cable (commercially available). [Rear of this unit] LT ITA OU DIG IO L) D IA AU AX O (C IF YOU HAVE A WIRED CABLE R 2 EO VID DIO L AU NEN PO CPM Y Pb Pr T Connect the TV to the wired antenna cable. NOTE · Before plugging the antenna into the ANT jack of the unit, check that the pin is not bent. If it is bent, straighten the pin as illustrated, then plug the pin into the ANT jack of the unit. Bent pin Cable R DIO L AU O 1 EO VIDE VID EO ID S-V AN T from Cable TV signal or Antenna RF Cable ANT HE AD PH ONE Plug (Needs to be straightened) (Straight pin) - CABLE/SATELLITE BOX CONNECTION [Rear of this unit] WHEN USING CABLE BOX/SATELLITE BOX If your cable service supplies you with a converter box or if you use a satellite system, you can use the basic connection as illustrated. Channel selection must be made with the converter box or satellite box. This means that channels cannot be changed using the remote control of this unit. LT ITA OU DIG IO L) D IA AU AX O (C VID EO 2 R AU DIO L NT NE MPO CP Y Pb Pr Cable Box or Satellite Box R DIO L AU O 1 EO VIDE EO VID S- VID OUT IN T AN ONE PH AD HE 75-ohm Coaxial Cable ANT from Cable Company or Satellite dish NOTE Note to CATV system installer: · This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. -9- EN EXTERNAL CONNECTION ex. AUDIO VIDEO2 VIDEO1 AL UT GIT O DI DIOIAL) AU AX O (C O2 VIDE R DIO L AU CP ON MP Y EN T Pb Pr R DIO L AU EO O1 VID VIDE VIDE O S- T AN E ON PH Headphone To connect a headphone (not supplied) for personal listening. AD HE You can connect this unit to your own Audio/Video equipment. · Be sure to turn off the power to all components in the system before connecting another component. · Refer to the Owner's Manuals for the equipment to be connected to the unit. NOTE When you use the external input, select "VIDEO1" or "VIDEO2" by pressing [SELECT]. (Refer to page 11.) · To use the VIDEO1 input jacks, select "VIDEO1". · To use the VIDEO2 input jacks, select "VIDEO2". - VIDEO1 INPUT ex. R Audio Cable Video Cable (OUT) (OUT) Video Cassette Recorder A U D IO L V ID E O1 VI DE O O Use this connection if your own A/V equipment (e.g. VCR) has Video output and Audio out jacks. When using S-Video cable, better picture is available. OR S-Video Cable (OUT) S- VI DE NOTE · If your own equipment is monaural (has only one Audio jack), connect the Audio cable to AUDIO L jack of this unit. · If you connect VIDEO jack and S-VIDEO jack simultaneously, the S-VIDEO jack is given priority over the VIDEO jack. - VIDEO2 INPUT ex. VID EO2 R AU DIO L Audio Cable Component Video Cable (OUT) Video Camera (OUT) Use this connection if your own A/V equipment (e.g. video camera, video game) has Component Video output (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks. You can enjoy the best picture with this connection. COM PON ENT Y Pb Pr Video Game - AUDIO OUTPUT To coaxial digital audio input jack Home Audio System You can enjoy DVD sound with more presence by connecting digital audio equipment such as Dolby Digital decoder. DI GI TA L T AU DI O OU L) (C OA XIA Dolby Digital decoder NOTE · The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital Multi-channel surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck. · If connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "BITSTREAM" for audio output in the setup mode. (Refer to page 29.) · Unless connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "PCM" for audio output in the setup mode. Playing a unit using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers. (Refer to page 29.) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. EN - 10 - TV SECTION TV OPERATION AND SETTINGS INITIAL SET UP When you turn on the power for the first time, the SELECT LANGUAGE screen is displayed. Select the language for screen display and perform auto programming of the channels. WATCHING A TV PROGRAM TV 1 Press[POWER] to turn on the unit. POWER NOTE 1 After antenna or cable connection is completed, connect the power cord into a standard AC outlet. NOTE · If any digits are displayed in the corner of the screen, press [POWER] without unplugging the power cord. · If the TV screen shows snow noise and there is no operation for more than 5 seconds, "HELPFUL HINTS" appears. Follow the instructions listed on-screen. If those settings do not work properly, please call our · help line on the front page of this owner's manual. - HELPFUL HINTS 1. PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF THE ANTENNA/CABLE/SATELLITE IS PROPERLY CONNECTED. 2. DID YOU PERFORM "AUTO PRESET CH" ? 3. PLEASE REFER TO FRONT PAGE OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL OR REAR PANEL FOR SUPPORT LINE INFORMATION. 2 Press [CH. K / L] or the Number buttons to select the desired channel number. CH. 2 3 Press [POWER] to turn on the unit. POWER Press one of the keys listed below to select the desired language of on-screen menu. · ENGLISH: [CH. K] · ESPAÑOL: [CH. L] · FRANÇAIS: [VOL. X] Confirm the antenna (or cable) connection and press [CH. K]. · The tuner scans and memorizes all active channels in your area. completed, the tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. OR 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 +100 SELECT LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS NEXT:PRESS CHK DESPUÉS:PRESIONE CHL APRÈS:PRESSEZ VOLX +10 4 ­ INITIAL SETUP ­ PLEASE CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE OR SATELLITE TO THIS UNIT. THEN PRESS CH K, IN ORDER TO PERFORM "AUTO PRESET CH ". NOTE For channel number selection with number buttons: · To select single-digit channel number, press [0] first. (e.g. Press [0] [2] for channel 2.) · To select cable channels which are higher than 99, press [+100/+10] first. (e.g. Press [+100/+10] [2] [5] for channel 125.) 3 Press [VOL. X / Y] to select the desired volume level. VOL. VOLUME 20 5 When the scanning is CH 15 C C C C CC C C C C C C C C C C · Press [MUTE] to instantly mute the sound. NOTE Press it again to restore the previous volume level. · If [MENU] is pressed during channel scanning, NOTE the tuner stops scanning and the lowest memo· If you press [CH. K / L] in the DVD mode, rized channel is displayed. you can change the TV channels. Even if you · The INITIAL SETUP menu is displayed turn off the unit in the DVD mode, when you every time you turn on the unit unless the turn it on again, it will go into the TV mode. scanning is completed. TO WATCH CABLE OR SATELLITE · In case no channel can be CHANNEL received by the channel scanIf the unit is connected to a cable box or satellite ning, "NO TV SIGNALS" is displayed on the screen. Turn box, press [CH. K / L] to select CH3 or CH4 off the unit and check the according to the output channel setting of the device antenna connection, then and select desired channel on that device. follow steps 1 to 5 again. TO WATCH EXTERNAL INPUT · You can change the setting after completing When an external equipment is connected to INITIAL SET UP by LANGUAGE menu or AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks on the right side, press CHANNEL SET UP menu. (Refer to [SELECT] or [CH. K / L] repeatedly until "MENU LANGUAGE" on page 16 or "VIDEO1" or "VIDEO2" appears on the screen. "CHANNEL SET UP" on page 12). - 11 EN (Example) NO TV SIGNALS TV SECTION TV OPERATION AND SETTINGS CHANNEL SET UP AUTO CHANNEL PROGRAMMING As the initial setting, this unit has memorized all channels, including the ones not available in your area. This feature automatically puts only available channels into the memory. ADDING/DELETING CHANNELS The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. (Of course, you can add the deleted channel into the memory again.) 1 Press [SETUP] then press [K] or [L] to point to "CHANNEL SET UP". - TV SET UP - 1 Press [SETUP] then press [K] or [L] to point to "CHANNEL SET UP". - TV SET UP - SETUP B CHANNEL SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] BACK LIGHT [BRIGHT] SETUP B CHANNEL SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] BACK LIGHT [BRIGHT] 2 Press [ENTER] then press [K] or [L] to point to "ADD/DELETE CH". ­ CHANNEL SET UP ­ B ADD / DELETE CH (CATV) 2 Press [ENTER] then press [K] or [L] to point to "AUTO PRESET CH". ­ CHANNEL SET UP ­ ADD / DELETE CH (CATV) B AUTO PRESET CH ENTER AUTO PRESET CH ENTER 3 Press [ENTER] then press the Number buttons or [CH. K / L] to select the desired channel number. 15 3 Press [ENTER]. ENTER ENTER · The tuner scans and memorizes all the active 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 +100 channels in your area. · The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. NOTE When "AUTO PRESET CH" is activated · where there is no TV signal input, "NO TV SIGNAL" will appear on the display after the completion of channel scanning. · The unit may recognize CATV channels to be TV channels if reception condition is poor. In this case, check the antenna connection and try "AUTO PRESET CH" again when reception conditions are better. · Auto channel programming is NOT necessary when connected to a cable box or satellite box. Just select the channel for cable box or satellite input (ex. CH3 or CH4) on the unit, then select your desired channel on the cable box or satellite box. +10 ADD/DELETE 4 Press [ENTER] then the channel number turned to red. The channel is deleted from memory. If the channel number turned to blue, the channel is added into memory. ENTER · To delete another channel, repeat steps 3 to 4. · If you press [ENTER] again, the channel is memorized again. Added channel : Light blue Deleted channel : Light red 5 Press [SETUP] to exit the menu. SETUP NOTE · To confirm that channel(s) has(have) been deleted or added, press [CH. K / L]. EN - 12 - POWER PICTURE SELECT EJECT BACK LIGHT SETTING 1 Press [SETUP] then press [K] or [L] to point to "BACK LIGHT". - TV SET UP - 7 SLEEP 8 0 SKIP 3 9 +100 VOL. +10 CHANNEL SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] B BACK LIGHT [BRIGHT] SETUP PLAY REV STOP PAUSE SLOW DISC MENU FWD 2 Press [ENTER] then press [s] or [B] to select to "BRIGHT", "NORMAL" or "DARK". ENTER DISPLAY ENTER SETUP TITLE RETURN CLEAR SEARCH MODE REPEAT A-B MODE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE 3 Press [SETUP]. SETUP · Shaded buttons are used for following operation. PICTURE CONTROL The unit's picture controls, brightness, contrast, color, tint and sharpness, are preset to factory specifications. Although they are usually the best, you may need to make some further adjustments for a more natural looking image. SLEEP TIMER The Sleep Timer function turns off the unit without using [POWER] after a desired period of time. 1 Press [PICTURE] then press [K] or [L] to select the desired control "BRIGHTNESS", "CONTRAST", "COLOR", "TINT" or "SHARPNESS". PICTURE 1 Press [SLEEP]. SLEEP SLEEP 0 MINUTE 2 Press [SLEEP] repeatedly until the desired BRIGHTNESS + sleep time is displayed. SLEEP 2 Press [s] or [B] to adjust to your desired level within 5 seconds. · Each press increases the time by 10 minutes up to 90 minutes. · After 5 seconds, the Sleep Timer setting will BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS to decrease brightness to decrease contrast to pale to purple to soft to increase brightness to increase contrast to brilliant to green to clear disappear automatically. · If you select "SLEEP 0 MINUTE", Sleep Timer setting is canceled. · Even if there is a power failure of any kind, the unit will retain its memory for this feature. NOTE · The picture control display will disappear automatically after 10 seconds unless you press any buttons. - 13 EN TV SECTION TV OPERATION AND SETTINGS ZOOM MUTE CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM You can view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news and pre-recorded tapes with either a dialogue caption or text display. CAPTION mode: You can watch dramas, movies and news while captioning the dialogues and the contents of news. TEXT mode: You can watch half screen text information if you want. 1-2: You may get these captions or text information by selecting either "1" or "2". "2" is usually used for a second language if available. NOTE · Even if there is a power failure of any kind, the unit will retain its memory for this feature. MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System TO SELECT TV SOUND MODE 1 Press [AUDIO] repeatedly to select the MTS output mode. AUDIO · · NOTE Not all programs are broadcast with closed captions. Your unit is designed to provide error-free closed captions from high quality antenna, cable and VCR signals. Conversely, poor quality signals are likely to result in caption errors or no captions at all. Common signal conditions which may cause caption errors are listed below: ­ Automobile ignition noise ­ Electric motor brush noise ­ Weak snowy reception on TV screen ­ Multiplex signal reception displaying picture ghosts or airplane flutter If the unit displays a black box on the TV screen, this means that the unit is set to the TEXT mode. To clear screen, select "CAPTION1", "CAPTION2" or "OFF". STEREO · The output mode changes as described below every time you press [AUDIO]. STEREO SAP* MONO * Second Audio Program (SAP): Sometimes broadcasters add another channel of audio to the programs they air. This is usually a secondary language or perhaps a radio station. · After 5 seconds, the current audio status will disappear from the TV screen. NOTE · The initial setting is "STEREO". · This setting is saved even if the unit is turned off or the AC cord is unplugged. TO CHECK THE SOUND STATUS 1 Press [SETUP] then press [K] or [L] to point to "CAPTION". - TV SET UP - By pressing [DISPLAY], the status shown below will appear on the display when you receive a broadcast on the unit tuner channel you are watching. CH 123 STEREO/SAP SETUP CHANNEL SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] B CAPTION [OFF] BACK LIGHT [BRIGHT] 3) 2) 1) 2 Press [ENTER] repeatedly to select the desired caption menu "CAPTION1", "CAPTION2", "TEXT1" or "TEXT2". - TV SET UP CHANNEL SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] B CAPTION [CAPTION1] BACK LIGHT [BRIGHT] ENTER