SAFETY INFORMATION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. : To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back) of the unit. Refer servicing only to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. CAUTION danger and should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel. 11. Accessories- Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the video product. Use this video product only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer's or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions and use of a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 12. A video product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility, too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operation and using your video product. 13. stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the video product and cart combination to overturn. Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which 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. Outdoor Antenna Grounding- If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. of overhead power lines, 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 or approaching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer. Installation 1. Read and Follow Instructions- All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the video product is operated. Follow all operating instructions. 2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed all Warnings-Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions. 4. Polarization- This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug . This plug will fit into the power outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure. If you need an extension cord, use a polarized cord. 5. Power Sources- This video product 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 video dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 6. Overloading- Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous, They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the cord, and if its appearance indicated damage or deteriorated insulation, have it replaced by your service technician. 7. Power-Cord Protection- Power-supply cords should be routed so that they 14. Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity 15. Use Cleaning- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning.Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product. 16. Objects that may touch dangerous voltage points or "short-out" parts could 17. Lightning-For added protection for this video product 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 product due to lightning and power line surges. 18. Service Servicing-Do not attempt to service this video product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Conditions requiring service-unplug this video product from the wall outlet, refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product. C. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the video does not operate normally by following the instruction manual.. Adjust only those controls that are covered by 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 product to its normal operation. E. If the video product has been dropped or cabinet has been damaged. F. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition. Wall or Ceiling Mounting- The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that products heat. 19. 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 video product. 8. Ventilation- Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not the blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a book case or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer's instructions have been followed. 20. 9. Attachments- Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like. Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear safety certification mark on the accessory itself and should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any 21. 10. Water and Moisture- do not use this video product near water for example, 22. 23. Heat-The product should be situated away from heat sources such as 1 INTRODUCTION About DVD DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a digital video medium under the MPEG II format, featuring a variety of revolutionary entertainment capabilities. The MPEG II video compression technology provides capacity for an excellent picture of minimum 500 lines resolution on screen, up to 8 language soundtracks, up to 9 views from different camera angles and up to 32 language subtitles (provided by the DVD disc itself which supports these features). Select a DVD disc DVD Region Code DVD discs and DVD players are manufactured under the worldwide agreed DVD Regional Code System that the player will operate only with corresponding disc of the same Regional Code. Region code 1 2 Region Canada, USA Europe (incl. Poland, Romania, The Czech republic), Japan, Middle East (incl. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa) East Asia (incl. Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea), South-East Asia Australia, Caribbean, Central & South America, Mexico, New Zealand Africa, Former Soviet Union, India, North Korea, Pakistan, Turkmenistan China Disc information Disc types Decoding Method Capacity Single-layer / Single side 4.7GB = 2 hr Single-layer / Double sides 8.5GB = 4 hr Double-layers / Single side 9.4GB = 4.5 hr Double-layers / Double sides 17GB = 8 hr DVD Digital / MPEG II CD Digital 650MB = 74min 3 4 5 6 Disc size Horizontal Resolution Sub-titles Sound tracks Symbol 12cm / 8cm 500 lines up 32 8 12cm / 8cm 1 Care of disc Video disc contains high-density compressed data that needs proper handling DVD features symbols Each DVD disc contains various features depending on production of the disc. Below are some of the symbols representing the features: 2 Hold the disc with fingers. Hold the disc's outer edge and/or the center spindle hole. Do not touch the disc surface. Number of Audio Tracks Number of Subtitles Angle Indicator 16 : 9 LB Screen Format Zoom 2 + Do not bend or press the disc. Do NOT expose the disc to direct sunlight or heating sources. 2 The player has built in copyright protection technology that prevents copying from a DVD disc to any media. If a video recorder is connected to the player, the video output image will be distorted during recording. Store discs in cabinet vertically, in dry condition. Prevent exposure to: Direct sunlight Heat or exhaust from a heating device. Extreme humidity. Clean the disc surface with a soft, dry cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc surface gently, radically, from center toward the outer edge. Do not apply thinner, alcohol chemical solvent, or sprays when cleaning. Such cleaning fluids will permanently damage the disc surface. REMARK Some features contained in this DVD player are related to the DVD disc's software. Some features cannot be performed if the disc does not support the feature, or requires special settings. Check the features printed on the disc's packing or follow the instructions of the Disc's on screen menu. 2 INTRODUCTION This player is compatible to the following disc types: DVD single sided / double sided single layered / double layered No-play disc The following discs are NOT acceptable by the DVD player: CD-DA CD-MP3 CD-R / CD-RW* PICTURE CD *NOTE: Some PC application files on CD-R or CD-RW CANNOT be accepted by the unit, e.g. CD-ROM under PC Windows, etc. (CD-R / CD-RW writing format may be different, some discs are not acceptable) DVD disc with region code that does not match the player's region code (Check the disc's region code printed on the disc packing. Region code "ALL" will be acceptable by all players.) Some DVD discs that were purchased outside the application country PC application on CD-R/CD-RW CD-ROM for PC interface only CD-MP3 under Windows format About MP3 MP3 (MPEG 1, Audio Layer 3) is a digital audio format for quick ...