User manual GOVIDEO DHT7100 - Product Manual

D H T710 0 D I G I TA L H O M E T H E AT E R S Y S T E M · DVD, CD, VCD and MP3-CD playback · AM/FM Stereo Receiver · Five Wall-Mountable Speakers plus Subwoofer · Built-in 270W Amplifier · Built-in Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder · Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Digital Out · English, French and Spanish On-Screen Menus SSC.7100.091101 C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S . . . ...on your purchase of this Go-Video DVD Home Theater System! We know you will enjoy this product for many years to come. In case warranty service is required, please take a moment to attach your receipt to this manual and write down your Serial Number (located on the back panel of the DVD system): CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation. CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. DANGER This symbol 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 constitute risk of fire or electric shock. WARNING: This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to do so. This unit contains dangerous voltages. Always remove main plug from the socket before any service operation and when not in use for a long period. WARNING This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this product. I M P O R TA N T: Do not use this unit for commercial use. This unit is designed for your enjoyment in your home. We cannot be liable for the quality of the unit if you use it for commercial use. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE TOP COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. N O T E T O C AT V S Y S T E M I N S TA L L E R This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to article 820-40 of the NEC provides guidelines for proper the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Go-Video is a registered trademark of Sensory Science Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of DTS Technology, LLC. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Copyright 2001. Sensory Science Corp. All rights reserved. TABLE OF CONTENTS This user's guide is organized to get you started with the DHT7100 as quickly as possible. The first two chapters present all the basics, including connections and the most commonly used features. Chapters 3 and 4 cover special playback and setup features. Chapter 5 contains helpful customer service and troubleshooting info, followed by a visual and topical Index. Enjoy! SAFETY .......................................................................... iii 1 - GETTING STARTED ................................................... 1 Welcome ........................................................................ Disc Compatibility .......................................................... Step 1 - Unpack .............................................................. Step 2 - Insert Remote Batteries .................................... Step 3 - Connect video to TV ......................................... Step 4 - Place & Connect Speakers ................................ Step 5 - Connect Antenna .............................................. Step 6 - Power On the System ....................................... Step 7 - Program Remote to Operate TV ....................... Step 8 - Optional Connections ....................................... 1 1 2 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 2 - BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................. 7 Selecting DVD, Tuner or Aux .......................................... 7 Basic Disc Playback ........................................................ 8 Disc Menu Navigation .................................................... 8 Options During Playback ................................................ 9 Volume Settings ........................................................... 10 Listening to the Radio .................................................. 10 Programming Station Presets ....................................... 11 MP3 playback ............................................................... 12 3 - SPECIAL FEATURES ................................................ 13 Display .......................................................................... Go To ............................................................................ Title ............................................................................... Angle ............................................................................ Zoom ............................................................................ Subtitle ......................................................................... Audio ............................................................................ Repeat .......................................................................... AB Repeat .................................................................... Program ........................................................................ Remain .......................................................................... DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) ............................ Sleep ............................................................................ Pro logic ....................................................................... DSP mode .................................................................... Effect ............................................................................ 13 14 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 Table of Contents i 4 - ADVANCED SETUP ................................................. 20 Setting Speaker Sizes ................................................... Adding Center & Rear Delays ...................................... Setting Speaker Balance and Levels ............................ Calculating Delays ........................................................ Using the Test Tone Generator ..................................... Setup Menu Navigation ............................................... Language Preferences .................................................. TV Screen Size .............................................................. Rating Levels ................................................................ Digital Output Format .................................................. 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 23 24 24 5 - HELP ........................................................................ 25 Troubleshooting ........................................................... Disc Handling Precautions ............................................ System Maintenance .................................................... Technical Specifications ................................................ Warranty ....................................................................... 25 27 27 28 29 INDEX .......................................................................... 30 Front Panel Controls ..................................................... Front Panel Display ...................................................... Rear Panel .................................................................... Remote Control (under sliding panel) .......................... Remote Control (top section) ....................................... 30 30 31 31 32 ii DVD System User's Guide SAFETY Before you begin, be sure to read these special safety precautions. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. R E TA I N I N S T R U C T I O N S The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. CLEANING Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for dusting cabinet. AT TA C H M E N T S Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer, as they may be hazardous. W AT E R & M O I S T U R E Do not use this video unit near water--for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or the like. ACCESSORIES Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video unit. Any mounting of the unit 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. V E N T I L AT I O N Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your DVD system on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, on or near a radiator or heat register. This video unit should not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. POWER SOURCES This video 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 video units intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. G R O U N D I N G O R P O L A R I Z AT I O N This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3wire grounding plug having a third (grounding) pin. The 2-wire polarized 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 still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 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 of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Section 810 of the National PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) Safety iii Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, 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 below. spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use. SERVICING Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to a dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this video 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. b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the video unit. c If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water. LIGHTNING For added protection of this video unit 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 video unit due to lightning and power line surges. POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, 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. OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS Never push objects of any kind into this video 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 liquids of any kind onto the unit. Should d If the video unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video unit to its normal operation. e If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in performance--this indicates a need for service. R E P L A C E M E N T PA R T S When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order. H E AT This video unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. iv DVD System User's Guide 1 WELCOME GETTING STARTED This Chapter shows you everything you need to set up your DHT7100, from unpacking to connections to powering on the system. Welcome to the DHT7100, the all-in-one digital home theater system, complete with a DVD player, AM/FM receiver and built-in amplifier! Now you can enjoy all your favorite home entertainment media in one integrated package, including: · DVD movies in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound · Audio and Video CDs · MP3 audio files burned on CD-R/CD-RW · Plus all your favorite AM/FM radio stations! D I S C C O M PAT I B I L I T Y The DHT7100 can play discs with the following logos: · DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Video · CD Audio · Video-CD · Region 1 · Dolby Digital · DTS (Digital Theater Sound) · MP3 · CD-R/CD-RW Not supported: LD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM NOTE · DVD players and discs are coded by region. This DVD player is coded Region 1, which includes the U.S., U.S. territories and Canada. If a disc is not coded for Region 1, it will not play. 1 - Getting Started 1 S T E P 1 - U N PA C K Before you begin, make sure the following accessories are included in your DHT7100 packing case: · Remote Control · AM Loop Antenna · FM Antenna · Video cable · User's Guide · Warranty Card STEP 2 - INSERT REMOTE B AT T E R I E S 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote by pressing down and sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and ­). 3. Replace the battery cover. Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries. STEP 3 - CONNECT VIDEO TO TV Composite Video (Good Quality) Connect the supplied video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the system to the VIDEO IN jack on your television. S-Video (Better Quality) If your television is equipped with an SVideo input, connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the system to the SVIDEO IN jack on your television. Component Video (Best Quality) Component Video S-Video Composite Video If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a component video cable (not supplied) from the Pr, Pb and Y jacks on the back panel of the system to the corresponding jacks on your television. 2 DVD System User's Guide NENT OUT DIGITAL OUT Connect wires for each speaker as shown. Left Front Center Right Front Left Rear Right Rear Subwoofer STEP 4 - PLACE & CONNECT SPEAKERS Speaker Placement Arrange the 6 speakers as shown in your listening area. · Front Speakers (16' cables) - Set the front speakers so that they are aligned at ear level and at a horizontal angle of 45 degrees to the primary listening area. · Rear Speakers (32' cables) - Set the surround speakers further back, parallel to the walls, at 2 to 3 feet above the ear level of the primary listening area. If the space behind the listening area is limited (i.e., close to the wall), place the rear speakers facing each other on either side. · Center Speaker (16' cable) - The center speaker should be positioned with its top surface flush with the front speakers. However, you may place the speaker either on top of or next to your TV set. · Subwoofer (15' cable) - Place the subwoofer at any convenient location within the vicinity of the listening area. Speaker Connections 1. Make sure the power is turned off before connecting the speakers to prevent possible damage to the speakers. 2. Connect each red and black speaker wire to the system's back panel as shown, being careful to connect each speaker to its correctly labeled output. 3. To insert each color-coded wire, press down on the red and black thumb levers and then release them to lock the wires in place. 1 - Getting Started 3 Connect the supplied AM and FM antennas. STEP 5 - CONNECT ANTENNA AM Loop Antenna 1. Complete assembly of the supplied AM loop antenna by rotating the base and snapping it into place. 2. Connect the two wires from the AM loop antenna to the AM ANTENNA connector on the back panel. Press down on the thumb lever to insert each wire, and then release to lock the wires in place. FM Antenna Connect the supplied FM antenna to the "FM 75 COAXIAL" connector on the back panel. If noise or interference occurs, use an external antenna with a 75 coaxial cable (not supplied). STEP 6 - POWER ON THE SYSTEM 1. Connect the power cord to a standard 120VAC/60Hz electrical outlet. · The red Standby LED will glow on the front panel to indicate that the system is plugged in and in Standby mode. 2. Press the POWER button on the front panel or the remote control to power on the unit. Plug in and power on the unit. 4 DVD System User's Guide BRAND TV CODE STEP 7 - PROGRAM REMOTE TO O P E R AT E T V Daewoo ............................. 19 Emerson ............................. 21 Hitachi ................................ 10 JVC .................................... 11 LG .......................... 08, 06, 18 Loewe ................................ 28 Magnavox .......................... 04 Matsushita ......................... 24 Mitsubishi .......................... 13 Newsan .............................. 27 Noblex ............................... 25 Panasonic ........................... 12 RCA .............................. 07, 29 Samsung .......... 01, 14, 15, 23 Sanyo ........................... 05, 20 Sharp ........................... 02, 22 Sony ................................... 03 Telefunken ......................... 26 Toshiba .............................. 09 Zenith ................................. 17 You can program the DHT7100 remote control to operate many brands of television. 1. Find the TV code(s) for your brand of television. · If your brand is not listed, you will not be able to program the remote. 2. Point the remote at your television. 3. While holding down the TV POWER button, press the 2-digit number listed for your brand of television. Press and hold: TV TV Code + 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Locate the TV Code(s) for your brand of television. 4. If your TV powers on or off, programming is complete. · If the TV did not power on or off, try the other codes for your brand until you find one that works. · Not all TV models can be programmed. TV Control Keys y Once the remote is programmed, use the following keys to control your television: TUNER Band AUX TV DVD 1 2 1 Press the TV POWER button to power your TV on or off. 2 Press the TV CHANNEL +/- buttons to select the next or previous channel on your television. 3 Press the TV VOLUME +/- buttons to adjust the volume level on your television. 4 Press the TV/VIDEO button to select the TV's video input(s). Title Men Audio MO/ST 3 Return Go To TV/VIDEO Display 4 Use these keys to control your television. 1 - Getting Started 5 STEP 8 - OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS Connect Aux In You can connect the audio from your VCR or other audio source to the DHT7100 to enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic surround sound playback through the speakers. · Connect an RCA stereo audio cable from the Audio Out jacks on your VCR (or other audio source) to the AUX IN jacks on the back panel of the system. Connect the Audio Out from your VCR or other Audio Source to the Aux In jacks. SPECIAL NOTES ON CONNECTING A VCR TO THE DHT7100 1. There is no need to change the video connection you are currently using to connect your VCR to your television. Simply view the VCR in the same manner you currently do. 2. Connect the audio from your VCR to the Aux In jacks on the back panel of the DHT7100 as mentioned above. 3. Press the AUX button on the DHT7100 and turn down the volume on your TV to listen to the audio from your VCR through the speakers. Connect Digital Out The optical digital output allows you to connect the DHT7100 to an audio/video receiver with a Dolby Digital and/or DTS decoder. · Connect a digital optical cable from the DIGITAL OUT on the back panel of the DHT7100 to the DIGITAL IN of your A/V receiver. · See "Digital Output Format" on page 24 to set the format of the digital output for your type of audio/video receiver to bitstream or linear PCM (stereo). Initial Setup is complete! Connect the Digital Out from the DHT7100 to the Digital In on your A/V receiver. Please proceed to Chapter 2 - Basic Operations. 6 DVD System User's Guide 2 1 B A S I C O P E R AT I O N S This chapter shows you how to use basic features of your DHT7100, such as playing DVDs, navigating disc menus, and using the AM/FM receiver. 2 3 SELECTING DVD, TUNER OR AUX y The first step in using the DHT7100 is to select one of the three basic functions: DVD, Tuner or Aux. 1 DVD Function TUNER Band AUX DVD Title Men Press the DVD button to watch movies on DVD or VCD or listen to music on CD or MP3-CD. 2 Tu n e r F u n c t i o n TV/VIDEO Audio MO/ST Display Return Go To Press the TUNER/BAND button repeatedly to switch between the AM and FM receiver. 3 Aux Function Select DVD, Tuner or Aux. Press the AUX button to listen to an external audio source (such as the audio from your VCR) connected to the rear AUX IN jacks. DVD FM V D 89.1 D AM NOTE 620 · You can also press the FUNCTION button on the front panel repeatedly to select DVD, AM, FM or AUX. AUX in 2 - Basic Operations 7 2 LABEL 1,3 B A S I C D I S C P L AY B A C K Follow these steps to playback a DVD, CD, VCD or MP3-CD: 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel to open the disc tray. 2. Insert the disc with the label side up. · If your DVD is double-sided, orient the disc with the desired label facing up. 3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the disc tray. 4. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback. · Many discs will begin playback automatically when they are inserted. · If the DVD has a disc menu, or more than one title, the disc menu may appear (see Disc Menu Navigation below). Title Men TV Channel D I S C M E N U N AV I G AT I O N 1 Audio MO/ST Display Go To TV/VIDEO Use the following keys to navigate DVD disc menus, which allow you to select titles, chapters and special features on the disk. 1 Menu 4 D/CD Tuning Press the MENU button to display the disc menu for the currently loaded DVD. 2 Arrow Keys , 3 2 Enter Press the ARROW keys to move the cursor up, down, left and right in the disc menu. 3 Enter Press the ENTER button to confirm settings in the disc menu. Volume 4 Return Use these keys to navigate DVD disc menus. NOTE Press the RETURN button to display the previous menu or to exit the disc menu. · A Title is a movie on a DVD disc. · Each Title on a DVD disc is divided into several smaller sections called Chapters. 8 DVD System User's Guide O P T I O N S D U R I N G P L AY B A C K y While a disc is playing, you can choose from a variety of playback options: TUNER Band DVD 1 Freeze Title Men Audio MO/ST While a disc is playing, press PLAY/PAUSE to freeze playback. Press PLAY/PAUSE again to resume playback. Go To TV/VIDEO Display 2 Frame Advance 1 3 4 D/TUNER Press the STEP button to step forward one to frame at a time. Press PLAY/PAUSE resume normal playback. 3 Stop/Resume Tuning 5 Enter Press the STOP button to stop and hold DVD or CD playback at the current playback point ("Pre-Stop"). If you press PLAY/PAUSE the movie will resume at this point. Press STOP twice to stop fully and reset the disc at the beginning. Mute ume 4 Skip Forward/Skip Back Sound Edit 1 SPK Mode 4 7 Slow While a DVD or CD is playing, press the SKIP FORWARD or SKIP BACK buttons to skip to the next or previous chapter or track. 6 Angle Repea 2 5 Scan Forward/Scan Back While a DVD or CD is playing, press SCAN FORWARD or SCAN BACK to scan forward or backward at variable speeds. 6 Slow Motion Use these keys for enhanced control during playback. While a DVD is playing, press the SLOW button for slow motion playback at 1/2 and 1/4 speeds. NOTE · If the player is left in pause for more than 5 minutes, it will stop automatically. 2 - Basic Operations 9 LISTENING TO THE RADIO y 1 S e l e c t i n g t h e A M / F M Tu n e r DVD TUNER Band Title Men 1 · Remote Control - Press the TUNER/ BAND button until the desired tuner band (AM or FM) appears on the front panel display. Go To TV/VIDEO Audio MO/ST Display D/TUNER · Front Panel - Press the FUNCTION button until the desired tuner band (AM or FM) appears on the front panel display. 2 Manually Selecting Stations 4 Tuning 2 ,3 · Remote Control - Press the TUNING UP/ DOWN / buttons to manually tune the desired station. · Front Panel - Press the STOP button to select MANUAL mode, then press the / buttons to manually tune the desired station. 3 Auto Searching for Stations Mute Enter ume Sound Edit 1 SPK Mode · Remote Control - Press and hold the TUNING UP/DOWN / buttons to automatically search for the next available station. · Front Panel - Press the STOP button to select MANUAL mode, then press and hold the / buttons to automatically search for the next available station. 4 Browsing Preset Stations 4 7 Slow Angle Repea · Remote Control - Press the SKIP BACK and SKIP FORWARD buttons to select the next Preset Station. · Front Panel - Press the STOP button to select PRESET mode, then press the buttons to select the next Preset Station. Use these keys to listen to AM or FM radio. See page 11 to program Presets! VOLUME SETTINGS Mute 1 Adjust the volume by turning the VOLUME control on the front panel or the VOLUME -/ + buttons on the remote control. Volume can be set from 0 (MIN) to 70 (MAX). 2 Press the MUTE button to mute the audio. 3 For more private listening, you can plug headphones into the 1/4" stereo headphone jack located on the front panel. No sound will come from the speakers. 4 Press the Audio/MO/ST button repeatedly to choose between Mono or Stereo sound. In poor reception areas, select Mono for a clear, interference-free broadcast. Audio MO/ST 10 DVD System User's Guide y P R O G R A M M I N G S TAT I O N PRESETS You can save up to 30 station Presets, 15 each for AM and FM: DVD TUNER Band Title Men 1 1 S e l e c t t h e Tu n e r Audio MO/ST Display Go To TV/VIDEO Press the TUNER/BAND button on the remote control or the FUNCTION button on the front panel until the desired tuner band (AM or FM) appears on the front panel display. 2 Select Manual D/TUNER 5 Tuning 3 Press the STOP button on the front panel until MANUAL appears on the front panel display. Enter MANUAL 3 Tu n e t h e D e s i r e d S t a t i o n Mute ume Press the TUNING UP/DOWN / buttons to tune in the desired station. Sound Edit 4 Program the Station 1 SPK Mode 4 7 Slow Angle Repea Press the PROGRAM button on the remote control to program the station. PROGRAM will appear on the front panel display above the station number. FM 4,6 89.1 5 Choose a Preset Number Press the SKIP BACK and SKIP FORWARD buttons to select one of the 15 Preset position numbers (FM1~FM15, or AM1~AM15). 6 Program the Preset Use these keys to program up to 30 Preset radio stations. Press PROGRAM again to save the Preset. PROGRAM will disappear from the display. 2 FM2 89.1 2 - Basic Operations 11 DVD/CD M P 3 P L AY B A C K Follow these steps to playback an MP3-CD: Tuning 1 Insert MP3-CD 2 ,4 3 Enter Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel to open the disc tray and insert your MP3-CD. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the disc tray. · The first song in the first folder will begin playing automatically and the MP3 playback menu will appear. 2 ,4 ume Mute · MP3 file names are shortened to 8 characters. · The total track time and time remaining appear in the upper right corner of the screen. 2 Browse MP3 Files Use these keys to playback MP3 files. Use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to browse up and down the list of MP3 files. W H AT I S M P 3 ? MP3 stands for MPEG1 Layer 3, the global standard for audio compression, which can reduce file sizes up to 12 times without degrading sound quality. · While browsing, you can quickly jump to the currently playing selection by pressing the LEFT ARROW key. 3 Play an MP3 File Press the ENTER key to begin playback of any highlighted file. 4 Change Folders Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight the folder at the top of the current song list, then press ENTER. Pick a new folder, and then press ENTER to open it. 1 12 DVD System User's Guide 3 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S This chapter shows you how to use special playback and operations features of your DHT7100. Each feature is named for the remote control button that activates it. Display D I S P L AY Press the DISPLAY button to view the on-screen display, which provides a snapshot of the currently loaded disc. The first press brings up the first display. The second press brings up the second display, and the third press turns off the on-screen display. 1 2 3 4 1/2 1/2 00:00:00 5 6 7 8 ENG ENG 1/3 OFF 1/1 1 D i s c Ty p e 5 Subtitle Language Indicates the type of the currently loaded disc: DVD, CD, VCD, or MP3-CD. 2 Title Indicates the current Subtitle language and the total number of Subtitle languages available on the disk. 6 Audio Language Indicates the current Title number and the total number of Titles. 3 C h a p t e r / Tr a c k Indicates the current Chapter/Track number and the total number of Chapters/Tracks. 4 Time Remaining Indicates the current Audio language/format and the total number of Audio languages/formats available on the disk. 7 Repeat Mode Indicates the current Repeat Mode. 8 Angle Indicates the current counter position in hours, minutes, and seconds. NOTE Indicates the current Angle and the total number of Angles available on the disk. · If the INVALID symbol appears on the screen when you press a button, that feature is not available on the loaded disc. 3 - Special Features 13 Go To GO TO 1. Press the GO TO button repeatedly to jump to one of the following: · Title · Chapter/Track · Time 2. Use the 0-9 keys or the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys to enter the desired title, chapter/track or counter position (in hours, minutes and seconds). 3. Press ENTER to start playback. Title TITLE With DVD loaded 1. Press the TITLE button to display the Title menu of the currently loaded DVD (not all DVDs have a multiple Titles and/ or Title menus). 2. Use the 0-9 keys or ARROW keys to select the desired title. 3. Press ENTER to start playback. With VCD loaded 1. Press the TITLE button to display the Disc View menu of the currently loaded VCD. 2. Press 1 for Track View or 2 for Index View: Track View Shows you nine thumbnail views, representing the first 9 tracks on the disk. Index View Shows you nine thumbnail views, representing the complete disc divided into nine scenes of equal length. This feature is useful if the VCD is not divided into tracks. 3. Use the 1-9 keys or ARROW keys to select the desired scene. 4. Press ENTER to start playback. 14 DVD System User's Guide Angle ANGLE While a DVD is playing, press the ANGLE button to select among all available angles on the disc (not all DVDs contain multiple angles). Zoom ZOOM While a DVD is playing, press the ZOOM button repeatedly to magnify the image at two or four times normal size. Subtitle SUBTITLE ENG 1/3 SPA 2/3 FRE 3/3 ENG 1/3 OFF 1/1 While a DVD is playing, press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select among all available subtitle languages on the disc. Audio MO/ST AUDIO ENG 1/3 ENG 1/3 SPA 2/3 FRE 3/3 OFF 1/1 While a DVD is playing, press the AUDIO button repeatedly to select among all available audio tracks/formats on the disc. 3 - Special Features 15 Repeat R E P E AT REP. CHAPTER REP. TITLE REP. OFF Press the REPEAT button to repeat playback of the current title, chapter or track. Repeat A B R E P E AT REP. AREP. A-B OFF A B Press the REPEAT A B button to playback a segment of a movie or song in a continuous loop. 1. Press once to mark point A (the start of the looping segment). 2. Press again to mark point B (the end of the looping segment). · The segment will play from A to B in a continuous loop. 3. Press a third time to cancel AB Repeat. Program PROGRAM You can program a custom order for playback of a DVD or CD. 1. Insert a DVD or CD and press the PROGRAM button. 2. Press the ENTER button to select the first Title placeholder. 3. Use the 0-9 keys to enter the desired Title number, and then press ENTER. 4. Use the 0-9 keys to enter the desired chapter/track number, and then press Enter. · To select ALL, press Enter when the space is blank (--). 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program each title/chapter/track number in your custom playback list. · To erase a setting, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight it, and then press the CLEAR button. 6. Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin playback. · The chapters/tracks will playback in the order you specified. NOTE · To cancel Program play, press the STOP button twice. · You can also cancel Program Play by pressing the OPEN/ CLOSE button on the front panel to eject the disk. 16 DVD System User's Guide Remain REMAIN 1/2 1/2 00:00:00 TITLE REM. TIME CHAPTER TIME CHAPTER REM. TIME TITLE TIME Press the REMAIN button to see how much time remains on the current Title, Chapter or Track. Each press will change the display to one of the following: · Total length of the current Title. · Time remaining in the current Title. · Total length of the current Chapter. · Time remaining in the current Chapter. D.R.C. DRC (DYNAMIC RANGE COMPRESSION) D.R.C. ON D.R.C. OFF With DVD in Stop While a DVD is loaded, press DRC to set Dynamic Range Compression to: · DRC ON - Compresses the dynamic audio range of the DVD soundtrack for watching movies late at night or when you don't want to disturb others. Loud passages will be quieter, and soft passages will be louder. · DRC OFF - Cancels Dynamic Range Compression.