2_DTH311_EN 25/08/03 14:45 Page 1 Contents Connections and initial set up Precautions and information before connecting ......2 Accessories provided ....................................................2 Setting up the remote control unit.............................2 Important information regarding the batteries..2 Connecting: DVD player + TV set + VCR ....................3 Recommended Audio ­ Video connection..........3 Other Audio - Video connections ........................3 Sockets and cables ........................................................4 Audio sockets and cables (for sound)..................4 VIDEO sockets and cables (for image) ................5 Front panel of the player ..............................................6 Player display panel ......................................................6 Initial player set-up........................................................7 Using the remote control unit correctly ............7 Switch on your DVD player and your TV set ....7 Displays on your player (menus and banners) ..7 Remote control ............................................................8 Description of keys in DVD mode ......................8 Using the remote control unit to control your TV set or VCR ............................................................................9 Controlling a VCR ....................................................9 Controlling a TV set ................................................9 Using the remote to Navigate through On-Screen Menus..............................................................................9 IntroScan (Audio CDs) ..............................................16 PBC - Playback control menu (Video CDs) ............16 Playing images (JPEG), and sounds (mp3,WMA) files ....................................17 Loading and playing a disc with mp3, WMA and JPEG files ..............................................17 Playing images (JPEG), and sounds (mp3,WMA) files ..............................17 Menus Menus on your DVD player (basic principles for use) ............................................18 Player menu ..............................................................18 Sub-menus ................................................................18 Functions within menus ........................................18 Play menu ....................................................................19 Start............................................................................19 Random play ............................................................19 Programming playback (Program Play) ..............19 Automatic Playback (AutoPlay)............................19 Introscan....................................................................19 Lock menu ..................................................................20 Locking your player ................................................20 Unlocking your player ............................................20 Changing a password..............................................21 Ratings limits ............................................................21 Setting a ratings limit..............................................21 Discs without ratings limits ......................................21 Display menu ..............................................................22 TV Image menu ......................................................22 PAL or NTSC TV sets............................................23 Front Display menu ................................................23 Progressive Scan......................................................23 Black Level ................................................................23 Sound menu ................................................................24 Sound Logic ..............................................................24 Virtual Surround......................................................24 Voice + ......................................................................24 Language menus..........................................................25 EN Playing a disc Discs you can play (12 cm) ........................................10 Region code numbers of DVD discs ..........................10 Loading and playing a disc..........................................10 Search Options ............................................................11 Quick search of an image or a track..................11 Still picture and frame advance............................11 Slow motion (in Pause mode on an image)......11 Skipping a chapter or a track ..............................11 Playback options..........................................................11 Enlarging an image (zoom)....................................11 Scene AgainTM ..........................................................11 Using the information banner ..................................12 Information banner with a DVD disc ................12 Information banner with an Audio CD disc ....12 Information banner with a VCD disc (Video CD), SVCD disc (Super Video CD) ..............................12 Timer ............................................................................13 Title or Track ..............................................................13 Chapter (DVDs) ..........................................................13 Screen fit (DVDs) ........................................................13 Language of the subtitles (DVDs)..............................14 Language of the dialogues (DVDs) ............................14 Repeat play ..................................................................14 Repeat playback of a scene between two points A and B (DVD - VCD - SVCD) ..........................15 Sequence marking (DVDs) ........................................15 Camera angles (DVDs) ..............................................16 Play modes ..................................................................16 Further information Troubleshooting guide ................................................26 Recommendations and information concerning discs (12 cm) ................................................................28 CD-R and CD-RW discs ......................................28 CD-R and CD-RW discs with mp3 format "Sound" files ............................................................28 CD-R and CD-RW discs with JPEG format "image" files..............................................................29 Video CD (VCD) discs..........................................29 Super Video CD (SVCD) discs ............................29 DVD-R and DVD-RW discs ................................29 Caution ........................................................................30 Technical data ..............................................................30 DVD copy protection In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection system, which can be triggered on and off by the DVD disc itself, in order to make any recording of the concerned DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor picture quality, or even impossible. "This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited." 1 2_DTH311_EN 25/08/03 14:45 Page 2 Connections and initial set up Precautions and information before connecting · Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of your player. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7-10 cm) · Ensure that the ventilation slots, and the player itself, are not covered by objects such as a mat, newspapers, curtain, etc. o Do not stack any other equipment on top of your DVD player. o Do not place the player on top of an amplifier or any other equipment that gives off heat · The appliance should not be in contact with liquids or exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing.Therefore be careful not to place any object containing a liquid (vase, glass, bottle,...) on or near your appliance · The player must not be near or exposed to a flame. For instance, do not place a candle on or near the player · Protect the player from moisture and excess heat (e.g. fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i. e. speakers ...). Before moving the player, ensure the disc tray is empty. Switching off the DVD player to the stand-by mode does not disconnect the electricity supply. In order to separate the player completely from the mains, it has to be disconnected by unplugging the mains plug.When connecting, ensure that the plugs of the various cables are pushed securely into their corresponding sockets.Your player is not intended for industrial use but for domestic purposes only. Use of this product is for personal use only. Copying CDs or downloading music files for sale or other business purposes is or may be a violation of copyright law Important notice: Please read the recommendations given on page 30. Accessories provided · One Scart-Peritel cable ­ one remote control unit with two non rechargeable AAA batteries. Setting up the remote control unit 1 2 3 Important information regarding the batteries · Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries. In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe polarities indicated inside the battery compartment. Replace only with the type of batteries specified above. Do not throw them into fire, do not recharge them. Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if you are not going to use it for several weeks. Immediately remove any leaking batteries.Take care in doing this, as leaking batteries may cause burns to the skin or other physical injury. · Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before you dispose of batteries ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if he accepts to take them back. 2 2_DTH311_EN 25/08/03 14:45 Page 3 Connections and initial set up The rear panel of your television set and your video player may be different from the ones illustrated here. 5 1 4 Television set EN DTH 311 3 Video recorder 2 Connecting: DVD player + TV set + VCR If you are only connecting your player to your television set, only carry out the connections shown in stages 1 and 5. If no Scart-Peritel socket is available on the TV set consult your retailer. If you already have a VCR the connections shown in stages 3 and 4 should, in most cases, already be in place. Recommended Audio ­ Video connection 1. Plug the Scart-Peritel cable provided into the TV AUDIO VIDEO out socket at the back of your DVD player and into the AV1 in socket (sometimes also called AUX 1 or EXT 1) on your TV set 2. Plug your VCR Scart-Peritel cable into the VCR/SAT/AUX socket on your DVD player and into the TV socket on your VCR. Other Audio - Video connections If no Scart-Peritel socket is available on the TV set, check whether the set has another Video socket (Components, S-Video or Composite) that you can use to connect to your player using the corresponding socket. In this case do not forget to also connect the Audio out socket (AUDIO OUT) to the Audio in socket (AUDIO IN) on your TV set. Note: if your TV set is equipped with Component sockets and you opt for this connection, you must set the RGB/YPRPB selector on YPRPB (see page 5). For more information about signals, cables and Audio/Video sockets refer to pages 4 and 5. 3. Plug the outside aerial or the network into the aerial in socket (IN socket ( ) on your TV set. ) on the VCR. ) and the aerial in 4. Use a coaxial cable to connect the aerial out socket on the VCR (OUT 5. Plug the mains plug of your player into a mains socket. Continue on page 6 3 2_DTH311_EN 25/08/03 14:45 Page 4 Connections and initial set up 1 2 3 4 6 5 The back of your DVD player Sockets and cables There are several ways in which you can incorporate your DVD player into an Audio-Video system.The simplest of these is described on page 3.This uses Scart-Peritel cables that combine Audio analogue connections for sound, and Video for the RGB image.This connection ensures the optimum image quality (like Y, Pr, Pb). If you cannot use Scart-Peritel sockets, the explanations on this and the following page should enable to you to choose the method of connection best suited to the sockets and appliances you have. Sound and image quality depend to a large extent on the types of connections used. Audio sockets and cables (for sound) 1 - Audio Out L / R Analogue sound of a disc bein ...