D V D Player K iSS D P- 5 0 8 english français Congratulations on your new KiSS DP-508 The many different functions provided by your new DVD Player will be a source of pleasure to you for many years to come. Naturally, you can play and watch DVD films with superb audio and visual quality. You can watch films in many other formats than DVD, such as MPEG-4, XviD, DivX. The audio features also give you the option of playing music CDs, MP3 or Ogg Vorbis files. The DP-508 automatically recognises each format and can read CD-RW and DVD-RW alike. Your new DP-508 also supports Picture CDs (jpg), which means that you can display your photos directly on the TV screen. This includes the pictures developed at the photo shop and any photos you have scanned and saved on a CD yourself. Note: Do not use the DVD Player until you have studied the quick setup menu. To do so, the DVD Player must be connected to a TV set. accessories Make sure the following accessories are included with your DVD Player. KiSS PC-Link Software CD Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Control [size "AAA" (R6P)] Power Cable Audio Cable playing medias DVD Menu The DVD Player supports the following media: DVD Video, DivX, XviD, ISO MPEG-4, Audio CD, MP3, Ogg Vorbis and JPG. If you have adjusted your DVD Player according to the instructions above, you can now insert a DVD into your DVD Player. A moment later, the DVD menu will appear. Use the arrow buttons to navigate in the menu and start the film. Note: As this menu is part of the DVD itself, it will vary from one DVD to another. When you insert an audio CD or a disc with MP3 or Ogg Vorbis files, the player will automatically recognise the format and start playing it. You can use next/previous track or you can use the menu to navigate through the file structure, and select the song you want to hear by pressing enter. DivX, XviD and MPEG-4 The DP-508 recognises the format and automatically starts playing the CD when you insert it into the drive. Use the counter in the display to help you to see where you are in the film. You have access to the usual playback options, such as stop, pause, go to next, time search, etc. The DP-508 can show photos on your TV. The photos must be stored in JPEG format on a Disc. The player will automatically recognise the files, and start showing them as a slide show. In the menu you can navigate to find a specific photo, and start the slide show from here by pressing enter. advanced functions STEP This function is not used the players' hard disk. To do so, just view the list of items already saved, and select the one to remove. SRCH Use (SRCH) to find a specific spot on the disk. Time: Specify time, minutes and seconds Title/Chapter: Find the title or the chapter AUDIO Press the (AUDIO) button to change the sound format. The audio format options, such as twochannel stereo and six-channel surround, are determined by the film producer. A number of advanced functions are located on the lower section of the remote control. These functions are described below. Some functions may not work with all media formats. ZOOM When watching the film, you can zoom in on specific areas. You can zoom in either as the film is playing or after you have paused it. Activate the function by pressing the (ZOOM) button, and return to the normal picture by pressing the button again. TIP: Use the arrow buttons to move around the enlarged screen display. REPEAT As the film is playing, press the (REPEAT) button and three options will appear on the screen. MODE: Shuffle (random chapter playing) or Off (deactivated) Repeat: Lets you decide whether to repeat the section or the entire film. DELETE Use this function to delete any files stored on 4 23 5 1 6 8 10 7 9 11 Discover the player in all its angles Refer to the illustration below to connect your Player to any video or audio system. The PC to DVD illustration will also show you how to adapt your player to your current network settings. Front panel overview connecting Video Connection quick setup Language If your DVD Player is correctly connected (see the chapter on cable connections), a menu will appear when you turn on the DVD Player. The menu installs the most important settings for your TV set and language. Note: If this menu does not appear when you start the DVD Player, recheck the cable connections. Note: Try connecting your TV set using the Composite Video cables. Composite Video always produces a picture. The front panel has the standard buttons listed below. When the disk tray is open, push the end of the tray to close it. 7 13 9 15 Connecting your KiSS DP-508 DVD player to your TV can be done with any of the cables below. (Only one cable can be connected at a time) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 Video 3 TV 4 Audio 5 IP Address 3 5 1 2 4 11 6 12 8 14 10 16 RGB via SCART S-Video (the cable is an extra accessory) Composite via SCART Composite Video Component SCART (the cable is an extra accessory) KiSS DP-508 TV 1 3 5 4 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. On/Off CD Tray Open/Close Play/Pause Stop Previous Chapter Next Chapter Rewind 9. Fast Forward 10. Menu Option on the Setup Menu 11. Enter 12. Navigate Left 13. Navigate Right 14. Navigate Up 15. Navigate Down 16. Close Audio Connection Connecting your KiSS DP-508 DVD player to your amplifier can be done with any of the cables below. (Only one cable can be connected at a time) Select the language that will be used whenever you open the DP-508's built-in menus. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move the rectangular frame to the language you wish to select and press ENTER. Select the video connection your DVD Player is plugged with. Your options are SCART, S-Video or Component video. Composite video is always available, but the quality level is not as good as the other connections. This screen presents two different types of TV formats: 4:3 (normal) or 16: 9 (wide screen). Note: Some 4:3 TV screens can display 16:9 format. 1 Back panel 6 Optical output (the cable is an extra accessory) 7 Coaxial output (the cable is an extra accessory) 8 Analogue Stereo If your TV set is connected via SCART, your TV is automatically provided with sound. If you would rather use an amplifier to reproduce the sound, you have two options to choose from: the phono jack or one of the two digital outputs. Note: The default Audio choice should be stereo unless your player is connected to a digital amplifier KiSS DP-508 Amplifier Detailed overview of the back panel 8 7 6 You can always go back and start again if you happen to do something wrong, Just press on the setup button of your remote, go to miscellaneous settings and select Quick Setup. 7 PC to DVD Connection Below are four examples of connection for your DP-508 to a PC enabling use of all its features and programmes. 1. Connection to Router with Built-in Switch Connection with a Router Based Internet Connection (illustration: 1 and 2) Note: Your KiSS PC-Link software will ONLY work if the KiSS DP-508 is provided with a valid IP address. In order to use the KiSS PCLink software, you need to provide your DVD player with your computer IP address. To easily find this number, first install the KiSS PC-Link software on your computer. Once this step is completed, you will find the number under the Info Panel. Type it on the provided screen. Leave it blank if you do not want to set up your PC connection for the moment. You can always go back to the quick setup menu if you want to provide the IP address at a later stage. 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 Connection without a Router (Illustration: 3 and 4) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Ordinary Stereo Output Composite Video Output for TV S-Video Output for TV Coaxial Output for Amplifier Optical Output for Amplifier SCART for TV AC Input Ethernet 6 7 8 KiSS DP-508 9 Router PC 10 Needed Equipment 1. A router, with a build-in switch or a separate switch/hub. 2. 2 or 3 straight Ethernet cables. 3. A Windows PC with an Ethernet connection. 4. The KiSS PC-link program. 11 12 13 2. Connection to Router and Switch Needed Equipment 1. Switch/hub and 2 straight cables or a cross cable. 2. A windows PC with an Ethernet connection. 3. DHCP program (ex: Magic DHCP) or a player with firmware 2.7.1 or later. 4. The PC-link program. advanced setup 14 15 16 Display KiSS DP-508 Switch The DVD Player is equipped with a VFD display which indicates the current ongoing activities. 1 2 18 17 19 20 PC 21 22 23 24 Router 4 25 26 27 28 3 3. Connection to Switch. KiSS DVD Player DP-508 1. 2. 3. 4. Indicates the selection of the disk being played Indicates the track, chapter or program being played Indicates the status on the source or the media playing Indicates the type of media being played (The DHCP Server needs to be installed on the PC) Step by Step Guide 1. Connect both the PC and the player to the router or switch/hub with straight cables 2. Connect the router to the switch/hub via the uplink connection. 3. Install the PC-link program on the PC 4. Check which IP address is given to the PC in the PC-link program under info 5. Insert this IP in the DP-508 and try to connect to the PC­link program Now the DP-508 should be connected KiSS DP-508 Remote The Player is delivered with a standard remote control. All the player's functions can be performed from it. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Standby Open Close Title/Menu Menu Return Up Arrow Left Arrow Enter 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Right Arrow Down Arrow Rewind Play/Pause Fast Forward Previous Chapter Stop Next Chapter 17. 18. 19. 20. 21 22 23 24 Select lang/Audio Next Picture Select Subtitle Select Angle Zoom Repeat Unused Setup 25 26 27. 28. Delete Search Volume + Volume - SCART (Provided in Europe only) S-Video (Not Provided in Europe) Composite Video Note: Certain functions will only work if supported by the media. Possible errors. · Cable problem, check that there is light in all the ports in the switch/hub · There is installed a firewall on the PC, that blocks the ports that the PC-link program uses (port 8000 must be open) 4. Straight Connection with Cross-Over Cable. (The DHCP Server needs to be installed on the PC) · The player and the PC are not on the same subnet (problem with playing video) · Your PC has been assigned a new IP address KiSS DP-508 from the DHCP server, which differs form the PC one enter in the player. (Solution use a static IP on the PC) Cross-Over Cable Switch PC Step by Step Guide. 1. Connect the player either straight to the PC with the cross cable or through the switch with the straight cables. 2. Install the DHCP program, configure the program to have and IP range and reboot the computer. 3. Install the PC-link program and make sure that the computer's IP are in the IP-range configured in the DHCP program. 4. Turn on the DP-508 and check in the DHCP program under leases that the player receives an IP 5. Try to connect the player to the PC-link program and stream audio, video or pictures If you have configured the DHCP program correctly then the player should be able to connect to the PC. You can always access the Setup menu and adjust the DP-508 to your specific requirements and hardware. Select "Setup" from the main screen or press the SETUP button on your remote control, and a menu will appear with the available options. The orange frame shows your position on the menu. Use the arrow buttons to move the frame and select by pressing the ENTER button. The settings on some of the menus have already been determined under Quick setup, but there are several settings available under Advanced setup as well. Language Settings Video Settings The first menu is the Language settings menu. Here you select the language you wish to use for the menus, that will appear on the screen, and your preferred language when playing a DVD film ­ for subtitles, speech and menus (they will only be used if the film supports the language). You can select the TV type (16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio), video system (Pal or NTSC) and video output (Scart, S-Video, Component Video or Component Progressive (Progressive Scan)). Composite video is available in all modes except in progressive scan mode. Component Progressive delivers the best video quality, but be aware that if your TV does not support Progressive Scan the picture (and menu) will disappear. You can reset this to the factory settings by pressing: LOAD, INFO, 1, 2, 3 on the remote control. Miscellaneous Settings Audio Settings Possible errors. · Cable problem, check that there is light in all the ports in the switch/hub · There is installed a firewall on the PC, that blocks the ports that the PC-link program uses (port 8000 must be open) KiSS has tuned the product to give you the best possible sound experience (Loudness). Under acoustic setup, you can neutralize these settings or enhance them further by selecting dynamic sound. Speaker size is used to make the right bass management. When using small front speakers, try to place the subwoofer between the front speakers. Speakers level let you change the level on the speakers individually. Select the channel you want to change and use the volume buttons to adjust up and down. This display lets you set your preferred level of protection on the films. Some films are divided into levels, so that parents can prevent their children from seeing a specific type of film. In the next menu item, you create a password that is required for editing this setup*. The light in the DVD Player's display can be modified from max to normal to min or off. All settings can be reset in the "Restore settings" menu, and the Quick setup can be re-initiated from the last menu. *If you wish to modify this setup later on, you must re-enter the password. Note: Progressive scan only works on Component video output. This connection gives the best video quality. Only select Component Progressive if your TV supports it. To leave a menu, press the left arrow on the remote control. webradio hard disk functions KiSS DP-508 holds an 80GB Hard Disk enabling you to store Audio/Video/Picture content on it. Only computer generated files can be stored on the Hard Disk. DVDs, Audio CDs, SVCDs (all type of SVCDs), VCDs can not be copied. Access the Hard Disk The DP-508 is equipped with a built-in 80GB Hard Disk. To access it, select the Hard Disk icon on the main screen. You can now make you selection between playing video, listening to audio, view pictures or view hard Disk's infos. support WebRadio enables you to listen to a great number of radio stations via the internet. Remember that all the functions discussed below are only available if your player is properly connected (see connecting section). More information or assistance is available at KiSS Technology's website under End User/Support/After sales for DVD Player. Address: www.kiss-technology.com Accessing WebRadio WebRadio, comes as a user friendly way of listening to internet radio on your DP508 DVD Player. Just select the WebRadio function on the player's main screen. Listening WebRadio CD, MP3 and Ogg Vorbis The WebRadio interface is relatively simple to use. It enables you to browse and select any Internet radio station available. The browsing is done by genre (Pop/Rock, Classical, Jazz...) or by country. Once selected, just press "enter". Favorites The radio stations can also be saved in the "favorites" menu, enabling you to reach them quickly. Help and Info Copying files on the Hard Disk There are two ways of copying files on the DP-508's Hard Disk. 1. From a CD. Insert a CD in the Player's drive. The DP-508 will automatically recognise the format and start to play the disc's content. Press the "Menu" button on the remote to access the list of files storted on the CD, select the file(s) to copy using the "Mark" button, and press the "Enter" button on the remote. This will instantly copy the file from the CD to the Hard Disk. If the CD contains MP3 files, there is no need to press the "Menu" button on the remote, as the list of files will appear automatically. 2. From PC-Link Software. Once PC-Link is correctly running (see the connection and PC-Link sections for details). Press the "Menu" button on the remote, choose KiSS PC-Link from the left list of icons. Make your selection between audio/video/picture files, and choose the file to be copied using the "Mark" button. Once selected, hit the "Enter" button from the remote. The file is being copied from the PC to the Player over the network. In these two cases, both files or folders can be copied. Deleting files on the Hard Disk To delete files on the hard Disk, press "Menu" on the remote to access the hard Disk functions. Choose within Audio/Video/Picture the file to delete. Once selected, press the "Delete" button of the remote. The file will instantly be removed. Resetting To reset the settings of the DP-508, press the following buttons on the remote control: "Open", "Clear", "1", "2", "3". KiSS Technology A/S reserves the right to change all settings and specifications without notice. More info, news about updates and full help will be available from: webradio2.kisstechnology.com Photo CD and Jpeg Getting infos and Formatting the Hard Disk To format the Hard Disk (Erasing all its content). Press "Menu" on the remote control, and, choose Hard Disk from the left list of icons. The Player will ask you to choose between Audio/Video/Picture or Info. Select info. This menu shows you how much space available the hard Disk holds. An option, at the bottom also enables you to "Clean the Hard Disk" (Format). Selecting this function will erase all content stored on the Players Hard Disk. Important safety information · Read these instructions carefully and pay attention to all warnings and guidelines. · Do not overload electrical sockets or extension cables. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. · Never insert objects into the DVD player's cabinet door. They might come into contact with dangerous voltage points or short-circuit components, which can cause fire or electric shock. · Do not spill liquids on the DVD player. · If the DVD Player does not function normally, or if it emits unusual sounds or odours, pull out the plug immediately and contact an authorised technician. · Do not attempt to service the DVD player yourself. If you open or dismantle the shielding, you expose yourself to dangerous voltage and other hazards. All maintenance must be carried out by qualified service technicians. Environmental information · The system is made of recyclable materials which can be reused if disassembled by authorised personnel. · Please follow local regulations for the disposal of packaging materials, used batteries and discarded units. 4. This product will not be considered as being defective, either in materials or in manufacture, if adaptation to national, local, technical or safetyrelated requirements is required in countries other than the specific country for which the product was originally designed and manufactured. 5. This warranty does not cover these types of adaptations, and no remuneration will be offered for these types of adaptations or for any consequential damages. The warranty does not cover the following: a) Periodic inspection, maintenance and repair or replacement of parts resulting from normal wear. b) Costs connected to transport, disassembly or installation of the product. c) Misuse, including use for purposes other than was intended, or faulty installation. d) Damage caused by lightning, water, fire, natural catastrophes, war, insurrection, incorrect line voltage, insufficient ventilation or other causes outside of the control of KiSS. 6. This warranty applies to every legal owner of the product during the warranty period. Packaging If possible, use the original packing material for any shipping. Otherwise, repack the DP-508 using: · A reinforced cardboard box, strong enough to carry the weight of the product. · At least 6 cm / 2.36 inches of shock-absorbing material around the product. · Nonabrasive dust-free material for the other parts. · Nonabrasive wrapping for the product. (Dust and dirt cover) · Repack the product in such a way as to ensure that it cannot shift in the box during transport. · No other alternative will be accepted Information we must receive before repairing the product: Model name: KiSS DVD Player DP-508 Serial no.: Fault description (if possible): Copy of the invoice or sales receipt The dealer's name, address and phone no. Personal information: Name, address, post code/city, phone no. and e-mail address (optional). Your signature Dealer's stamp and signature Date KiSS PC-Link software update Getting the Firmware KiSS PC-Link enables you to connect your computer to your DVD player through the KiSS PC-Link software. You can therefore play, watch or listen to your PC files on your TV via the KiSS DP-508. Note: Clicking the search function will help your computer to find your multimedia files Installing the software KiSS players get regularly updated enabling new functions or improvements. An internet connection and a CD Burner are required for this operation side of the screen will show information about the film's length, the number of chapters, the language options and the number of subtitles. Copyright This product contains copyright technology which is protected pursuant to the patents that are the property of Macrovision Corporation and other copyright holders. Any use of this copyright technology must be approved by Macrovision Corporation. The technology is intended for use in the home unless otherwise approved by Macrovision Corporation. Breakdown and disassembly are prohibited. Made under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double "D" symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Warranty certificate KiSS provides a twenty-four (24) month warranty from the date of purchase against material and manufacturing defects. For defects covered by the warranty, the product must be returned to the dealer that sold the product. Terms of Warranty 1. The warranty is only valid on presentation of the original sales receipt, and if the serial number on the product is fully legible. 2. The obligations of KiSS are limited either to repair or replacement of defective components. The repair or replacement of defective components is based on an assessment by KiSS. Exchange is only possible if the repair cannot be performed. 3. Warranty repairs must be carried out by an authorised KiSS dealer, or an authorised service centre. No remuneration is provided for repairs performed by unauthorised workshops. Any repairs or damage to the product caused by unauthorised intervention are not covered by this warranty. KiSS Technology A/S, Slotsmarken 10, DK 2970 Hørsholm, Denmark Hotline (user support) +45 45 17 00 07 hotline@kiss-technology.com ANGLE If the film supports more than one camera angle, you can switch from one angle to another by pressing the (ANGLE) button. SUBPIC Use this button to change the film's subtitles. If you press the (SUBPIC) button, a message will appear in the top left corner of the screen indicating the number of available languages and the language that is currently active. If you press the (SUBPIC) button again, you go to the next language option. The number of languages is also determined by the film's producer. SETUP If the DVD Player is in the process of showing a film or playing music, press the (SETUP) button to see the available options on the disk. For instance, if you are watching a DVD film, the left-hand If the DVD player is turned on, but not playing films or other media, pressing this button will take you to a menu, where you can configure your DVD player. Here you can select the default settings for language, sound, video, parental level, etc. These buttons are used for increasing and decreasing the sound volume. MARK This button is used to select files for copy or deletion The KiSS PC-Link software must be installed on your computer, it is PC compatible and requires a machine running minimum Microsoft Windows 98, Internet Explorer 4. After inserting the disk, the installation program will start automatically, if not double click the "Setup" icon on your CD. Select your preferred language and click "Next". Once the installation is completed, the KiSS PC-Link programme will open. The main window is divided into four folders, Audio, Video, Pictures and Info. Accessing your files on the DP-508 After connecting your PC to your DP-508 (see Connection Chapter) and entering your computer IP address on your DVD player (see Quick Setup Chapter), press the "Menu" button on your remote control and choose PC-Link. Then from the submenu you can access, Audio, Video or Pictures. If there are more than one computer running KiSS PC-Link, a menu in the player allows you to browse the network for other connected PCs. You can also press the "browse network" icon on the main screen. KiSS Players firmware updates can be found on KiSS Technology's home page. Under www.kiss-technology.com, "end user" section, then "support". Once on the support page, choose "upgrade". Select the player to upgrade from the list, and choose between PAL (Europe and Asia) or NTSC (US and Japan). The file should download on the PC's Hard Disk. KiSS recommends Nero if burning the CD on a PC and Toast if burning on a Mac. The file is a Disc Image and has to be burnt as such. Make sure that "Disc at Once" and "Finalize CD" in Nero are selected or "Write Disc" and "Verify CD" in Toast are enabled. If not, an error could occur while updating the player. More info are available in the "How to Burn" Section of the Support Page. All contacts with KiSS Support should be addressed in English Updating the Player KiSS PC-Link Audio Panel KiSS PC-Link Pictures Panel Drag and drop the audio files you would like to access from your DP-508. You can create folders with your favourite music or specific types of music. You can easily add, remove or move the files either by using the window buttons or right clicking on the mouse and select an action. KiSS PC-Link Video Panel Direct access to the picture files located on your PC. These can be selected or dragged and dropped. You can also tidy them into a folder from the KISS PC-link window. KiSS PC-Link Info Panel Drag and drop or select a movie file through the search window. As for the Audio Panel you can define actions by selecting, pressing the window buttons or right-click a file. You will find your computer IP address located in this panel. This has to be entered in the last menu of the Quick Setup (see Quick Setup Chapter). This menu also enables you to "Check for Updates" and access the KiSS web site. Once the CD is burnt with the firmware update, it needs to be loaded in the player which will read it. A message will come up on the screen asking to restart the DVD Player. This should be done from the on/off button on the front panel. The CD is being loaded, this action might take a little time. The Firmware Update Screen comes up on the TV, and two options can be selected, Full Update or Partial Update. Full update, updates the firmware and resets the player to its factory settings. Partial Update, only updates the firmware. KiSS recommends users to use Full Update. The player is being updated, which might take up to a minute. Restart is needed. To verify if the player has been well updated, once it's back up, press "Setup", the number of the current firmware is written on the top left corner of the screen. DVD films are normally supplied with a regional code (1), (2), etc., and can only be played on DVD players/Players with the same regional code. You can see the region on the back of the player. Region tags appear as follows: