User manual TOSHIBA SD-P1500

Introduction 2 Basic playback 20 DIGITAL VIDEO PORTABLE DVD PLAYER Advanced playback 30 SD-P1500 OWNER'S MANUAL Function setup 44 Connections 56 Others 64 © 2001 TOSHIBA CORPORATION S XZ2029P009 Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: This equipment employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location see service procedure. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. FCC NOTICE "Declaration of Conformity Information" 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 on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by Toshiba, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. WARNING: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the bottom of your DVD player. Model No. Retain this information for future reference. Serial No. 2 Location of the required label Introduction 3 Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Read owner's manual After unpacking this product, read the owner's manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instructions. 2. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 3. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product 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. 4. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 5. Water and Moisture Do not use this product 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. 6. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4 7. 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 product. 8. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 9. Lightning For added protection for this product during an electrical storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 10. Object and Liquid Entry Never insert objects of any kind into this product 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 product. 11. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 12. Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. S3125A Introduction 13. Lid Be careful not to catch your fingers in the disc holder when closing the lid. It may cause personal injury. 14. Headphones When you use headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use the headphones continuously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage. 15. Disc Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and product malfunction. 16. Disc Spin Do not touch a spinning disc. When you open the disc holder, the disc may have not stopped spinning. Touching a spinning disc may cause personal injury or damage to the product. 5 Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 17. Heating up Do not use the product on your lap or other parts of body, as it may become heated. Even low temperature may cause inflaming or blistering, if touched for a prolonged period. 18. Supplied AC Adapter Use the supplied AC adapter to operate the product. Substitute devices not specified by the manufacturer may result in fire or product malfunction. 19. Airline Passengers When you use this product in an airplane, follow the instructions of the airline. Disregarding them may cause harmful interference to radio communication. 20. Pick-up Lens and Laser Beam Do not look close the pick-up lens or stare into laser beam. Doing so may cause damage to eyesight. 21. Traffic Do not use this product while walking or driving. Neglecting this may cause a traffic accident. 22. LCD Should the LCD panel be broken and liquid leaks out, do not inhale or swallow it. Doing so may cause poisoning. If you have got it into your mouth, wash it out and consult your doctor. If your hands or clothes have touched it, wipe them with alcohol and a cleaning cloth and then wash them well. 23. Battery Pack a) Never throw the battery pack into a fire, as that could cause the battery pack to explode. Never heat the battery pack, as that could cause leakage of alkaline solution or other electrolytic substance. b) Never disassemble the battery pack, as that could cause leakage of alkaline solution or other electrolytic substance. c) Never short-circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the terminals in contact with another metal object. This could cause personal injury or a fire, and could also damage the battery pack. d) Never hammer a nail into the battery pack. Never strike the battery pack with a hammer. Never step or tread on the battery pack. e) If you ever detect the emission of an extraordinary odor, excessive heat, discoloration, or deformation of the battery pack, remove it from the player or the battery charger immediately, and discontinue use of the battery pack. f) If you ever detect rust, the emission of an extraordinary odor, excessive heat or anything unusual of the battery pack prior to use, do not use it. Take it to an authorized Toshiba service provider. 6 g) Keep the battery pack away from heat or fire, if you detect the emission of an extraordinary odor or leakage of alkaline solution or other electrolytic substance. h) Never dispose of used battery packs with other ordinary solid wastes, since they contain toxic substances. Always dispose of used battery packs in accordance with the prevailing community regulations that apply to the disposal of batteries. Cover the metal terminals with insulating tape, in order to prevent accidental short-circuiting. i) Always confirm that the battery pack is compatible with your player, before attaching the battery pack to the player. j) Never expose the terminals of the battery pack to any other metal object. Wrap the battery or place it in a protective plastic bag, whenever transporting it. k) Always confirm that the temperature is 5-35°C before you charge the battery. Leakage, excessive heat, or deterioration of the battery pack may occur if this warning is not heeded. l) Never expose the battery pack to any liquid. m) Never expose the battery pack to direct sunlight. Never store or use the battery pack in a locked and unventilated vehicle. (where excessive internal temperatures may be encountered.) n) Always keep the battery pack out of reach of infants or small children. Introduction o) Never shock the battery pack by dropping or throwing it. p) If the liquid contained within the battery pack leaks, use a large amount of water and immediately wash off any liquid which may accidentally contact any part of the body. Remove any liquid that has contacted your clothes by washing them immediately with a detergent. q) Always confirm that a "click" sound has resulted, when attaching the battery pack to the player. This sound confirms that the battery pack has been properly attached. 7 Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 24. Coin-shaped Battery a) Keep coin-shaped batteries out of children's reach. Be careful not to ingest inter nally, especially by children, as doing so may cause poisoning. b) Do not load a battery into the remote control with the wrong side out. c) Do not charge, heat, open, or short-circuit the batteries. Do not throw the batteries into a fire. d) Do not leave a dead or exhausted battery in the remote control. e) If you do not use the remote control for a long period of time, remove the battery to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion. 25. Keeping of Coin-shaped Batteries After unpacking coinshaped batteries, store them in poly bags, etc. separately one by one when unused. If you leave them unwrapped, they may be short-circuited by contact with metal objects, resulting in battery leakage, heat or bursting. These may cause burns or injury. The batteries must be completely discharged when they are deposited in collection containers for old batteries in shops and at public collection sites. If a charge remains, countermeasures to prevent short circuits must be taken. 26. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer 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 product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 27. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 28. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitution may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 29. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 8 Precautions Notes on handling Do not shock the LCD panel. It may cause unit damage and malfunction. When shipping the player, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the player for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. The top and rear panels of the player may become warm after a long period of use. This is not a malfunction. When the player is not in use, be sure to remove the disc and turn off the power. If you do not use the player for a long period, the unit may not function properly in the future. Turn on and use the player occasionally. Notes on moisture condensation Moisture condensation damages the player. Please read the following carefully. Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the player. of mois Exampleensatio ture n! cond Introduction Optical pick-up lens Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases. When you bring the player directly from a cold place to a warm place. When you use the player in a room where you just turned on the heater, or a place where the cold wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit. In summer, when you use the player in a hot and humid place just after you move the unit from an air conditioned room. When you use the player in a humid place. It's too warm! Notes on locating When you place this player near a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted. In this case, move the player away from the TV, radio, or VCR. Notes on cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and benzine, as they may damage the surface of the player. If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that product's instructions. When cleaning the LCD panel, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use the player when moisture condensation may occur. If you use the player in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts. Remove the disc, connect the power cord of the player to the wall outlet, turn on the player, and leave it for two or three hours. After two or three hours, the player will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Keep the player connected to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will seldom occur. Wa To obtain a clear picture The player is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the picture quality becomes poor. To obtain a clear picture, we recommend regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment. For details, contact your nearest dealer. it! Wall outlet 9 Introduction Notes and Information On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Structure of disc contents Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. VIDEO CDs and audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc DVD video disc Title 1 Playback side Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Title 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Do not attach paper or tape to discs. VIDEO CD/audio CD VIDEO CD/audio CD On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Each title, chapter or track is assigned a number, which is called "title number", "chapter number" or "track number" respectively. There may be discs that do not have these numbers. Notes on copyright If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth. Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc. It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted. 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 and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. On storing discs Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources. Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier. Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping. 10 About this owner's manual This owner's manual explains the basic instructions of this player. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the player may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in the player. Refer to instruction notes of discs. " " may appear on the screen during operation. A " " means that the operation is not permitted by the player or the disc. Playable discs This player can play the following discs. Disc Mark Contents Disc Size Maximum playback time Approx. 4 hours (single sided disc) 12 cm Audio + video (moving pictures) 8 cm Approx. 160 minutes (double sided disc) Approx. 8 hours (double sided disc) Approx. 80 minutes (single sided disc) Introduction DVD video discs Notes on region numbers The region number of this player is 1. If region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find 1 or ALL , disc playback will not be allowed by the player. (In this case, the player will display a message on-screen.) On VIDEO CDs This player supports VIDEO CDs equipped with the PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Playback Control.) You can enjoy two playback variations depending on types of discs. · VIDEO CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1) Sound and movie can be played on this player in the same way as an audio CD. · VIDEO CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0) In addition to operation of a VIDEO CD not equipped with the PBC function, you can enjoy playback of interactive software with search function by using the menu displayed on the screen (Menu Playback). Some functions described in this owner's manual may not work with all discs. VIDEO CDs DIGITAL VIDEO Audio + video (moving pictures) 12 cm Approx. 74 minutes 8 cm Approx. 20 minutes 12 cm Approx. 74 minutes Audio CDs Audio 8 cm (CD single) Approx. 20 minutes The following discs are also available. CD-R CD-RW CD-R/RW discs recorded by CD-DA method can be played. Some CD-R/RW discs may be incompatible. · You cannot play discs other than those listed above. · You cannot play discs of DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, etc. or non-standardized discs, even if they may be labeled as above. · This player uses the NTSC color system, and cannot play DVD video discs recorded in any other color system (PAL, SECAM, etc.). 11 Introduction Notes and Information (continued) Exemptions Toshiba Corporation is not liable for any damage caused by fire, earthquake, uses by a third person, accidents, owner's intentional or unintentional misuse, or uses in other improper conditions. Toshiba Corporation is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption in business, etc.) caused by use or misuse of this player. Toshiba Corporation is not liable for any damage caused by neglect of the instructions described in the owner's manual. Toshiba Corporation is not liable for any damage caused by misuse or malfunction through joint use of this player and the connected equipment or software that Toshiba Corporation is not concerned. On disposal This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance. 12 Table of Contents Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 4 Precautions ............................................... 9 Notes and Information ........................... 10 Notes on region numbers ............................... 11 Selecting the Picture Enhancement (E.P.M.) ..................................................... 35 Selecting the picture enhancement ................ 35 Introduction Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.) .................................................... 36 Selecting the sound enhancement ................. 36 Selecting a Camera Angle ...................... 37 Changing the camera angle ........................... 37 Table of Contents ................................... 13 Identification of Controls ....................... 14 Main unit ......................................................... 14 Side view ........................................................ 15 Rear side ........................................................ 15 Remote control ............................................... 16 Loading a battery ............................................ 17 Operating with the remote control .................. 17 Selecting Subtitles ................................. 38 Selecting a subtitle language ......................... 38 Selecting a Language ............................. 39 Selecting a playback audio setting ................. 39 Operating in the On-screen Display Mode ........................................................ 40 On-screen display operation ........................... 40 Power Connection .................................. 18 Function setup Basic playback Playing a Disc ......................................... 20 Basic playback ................................................ 20 Customizing the Function Settings ...... 44 Setting procedure ........................................... 44 Setting details ................................................. 46 Table of Languages ................................ 53 Table of languages and their abbreviations .... 53 Variable Speed Playback ....................... 24 Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions ...................................................... 24 Playing frame by frame ................................... 24 Playing in slow-motion .................................... 25 Resuming playback from the same location ... 25 Connections Connecting to a TV ................................. 56 Connect to Headphones ........................ 57 Viewing Pictures from Connected Video Equipment .................................... 57 Connecting to Optional Equipment ...... 58 Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder ................................... 58 Connecting to an amplifier equipped with Dolby Pro Logic Surround ............................ 58 Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder ................................................ 58 Connecting to an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder ................................. 59 Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input ......................................... 59 Locating a Specific Title, Chapter, or Track ........................................................ 26 Locating a title using the top menu ................. 26 Locating a title by entering the title number .... 26 Locating a specific chapter or track directly .... 27 Locating a specific chapter or track ................ 27 Advanced playback Accessing a Specific Location Directly .. 30 Entering the time counter of the desired location ... 30 Playing Repeatedly ................................. 31 Repeating a title, chapter, or track .................. 31 Repeating a specific segment ........................ 31 Using the battery pack ........................... 60 Playing in a Favorite Order .................... 32 Setting titles, chapters, or tracks in a favorite order ............................................................. 32 Others Before Calling Service Personnel ......... 64 Specifications ......................................... 65 LIMITED WARRANTY PORTABLE DVD PLAYER ................................................... 66 Playing in Random Order ...................... 33 Playing titles, chapters or tracks in random order ............................................................. 33 Zooming a Picture .................................. 34 Zooming a picture ........................................... 34 13 Introduction Identification of Controls See the page in for details. Main unit LCD Press this button to open the top cover. Speakers Disc cover Disc cover open button 20 Top cover open switch Remote sensor 17 POWER/CHG (Power/Charge) indicator 20 60 E.A.M. button 36 SETUP E.A.M. DISPLAY LCD MODE POWER SETUP button 44 DISPLAY button 40 TOP MENU button 26 MENU button 21 RETURN button 44 PAUSE/STEP button 22 24 OPEN TOP MENU POWER button 20 LCD MODE button 23 ENTER button 44 ENTER MENU RETURN Direction buttons 44 (///) PAUSE SKIP STOP PLAY SKIP buttons 24 27 ( / ) PLAY button 21 STOP button 22 CLOSE 14 Identification of Controls (continued) See the page in for details. Side view Introduction VOLUME 0 Volume control 22 Headphone jack 2 57 Headphone jack 1 57 Rear Side AV IN AV OUT COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO BITSTREAM/PCM BATTERY DC IN 12V COMPONENT VIDEO connector 56 AV OUT jack 56 AV IN jack 57 Battery pack connector cover 60 BITSTREAM/PCM jack 58 59 DC IN jack 18 S VIDEO jack 56 15 Introduction Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions of remote control. See the page in for details. Remote control MENU button (see below) TOP MENU MENU DISPLAY button 40 / SETUP DISPLAY POWER SETUP button* 44 POWER button 20 SKIP button 27 ANGLE button 37 TOP MENU button 26 SKIP button 27 SKIP SKIP SUBTITLE ENTER SLOW REV PAUSE/STEP STOP FWD PLAY CLEAR RETURN E.P.M. AUDIO ANGLE ENTER button 44 Direction buttons 44 (///) REV button 24 PAUSE/STEP button 22 24 STOP button 22 1 Number buttons 26 4 7 2 5 8 RANDOM SUBTITLE button 38 FWD button 24 / SLOW button* 25 AUDIO button 39 RETURN button 44 / CLEAR button* 26 PLAY button 21 E.A.M. button 36 / E.P.M. button* 35 DIMMER button 22 / ZOOM button* 34 T button 26 A-B RPT button 31 / MEMORY button* 32 3 6 9 MEMORY A-B RPT E.A.M. ZOOM DIMMER +10 0 SHIFT button REPEAT button 31 / RANDOM button* 33 SHIFT REPEAT T " " buttons Operate these buttons while simultaneously pressing the SHIFT button. * MENU button Use the MENU button to display the menu included on many DVD video discs. To operate a menu, follow the instructions in "Locating a title using the top menu." 26 16 Loading a battery Operating with the remote control Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. Introduction 1 While pushing the holder in direction 1, simultaneously slide it out in direction 2. Backside 1 2 30° 30° Within about 7 m (23 feet) 2 TOP MENU MENU SETUP DISPLAY POWER Set a coin-shaped battery (CR2025) with the side up on the holder. 25 20 CR 3V ANGLE SKIP SKIP SUBTITLE ENTER SLOW REV PAUSE/STEP STOP FWD PLAY CLEAR RETURN AUDIO Keep the holder horizontal so that the battery does not fall through. Distance: About 7 m (23 feet) from the front of the remote sensor Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor * Do not expose the remote sensor of the player to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or other illumination. If you do so, you may not be able to operate the player via the remote control. 3 Push the holder back into its receptacle. Backside 520 2R C Notes on the remote control · Direct the remote control at the remote sensor of the player. · Do not drop or give the remote control a shock. · Do not leave the remote control near an extremely hot or humid place. · Do not spill water or put anything wet on the remote control. · Do not open the remote control. Notes on coin-shaped batteries · If the remote control does not function correctly or if the operating range becomes reduced, replace the battery with new one. · See 8 for safety use of coin-shaped batteries. V 3 17 Introduction Power Connection Connect the supplied AC adapter to power the player. For outdoor use, the battery pack (supplied) is also available. When using the battery pack, follow the instructions on page 60 . Caution · Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet other than that indicated on the label, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. · Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock. · Do not use an AC adapter other than one specified, as it can cause a fire or damage to the player. AV IN AV OUT COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO BITSTREAM/PCM BATTERY DC IN 12V 2 Follow steps 1 to 3 to connect. When disconnecting, reverse the order. To the DC inlet 1 AC adapter To wall outlet 3 Power plug Connect the supplied AC adapter and the power cord firmly. Power cord 18 Basic playback Begin your operation. Playing a Disc Variable Speed Playback Locating a Specific Title, Chapter, or Track About this manual · The numbers indicated with lines on the illustrations correspond to the numbers of the steps in the operations. · Aside from the section "Playing a Disc" (pages 20 to 23), explanations of operations only include illustrations of the buttons on the remote control, but the buttons with the same names on the main unit can be used in the same way. Basic playback Playing a Disc This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. indicates a reference page of this manual. See the page in for details. CAUTION · Keep your fingers well clear of the disc as it is spinning. Neglecting to may cause serious personal injury. · Be careful not to catch your fingers in the disc holder. · Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. DVD VCD CD Basic playback Preparations · Connect the AC adapter 18 or the battery pack 60 to the player. · When you want to view a disc on a connected TV or monitor, turn on the equipment and select the video input connected to the player. · When you want to enjoy the sound of discs from an audio system, turn the audio system on and select the input connected to the player. · If you use the supplied remote control, make sure that batteries are loaded in it. 17 · If you use the headphones, see "Connect to headphones". 57 1 Turn on the power. POWER Press POWER. POWER The player turns on and the POWER/CHG indicator on the player illuminates in green. When the player is turned on for the first time, an initial set-up display appears. See "Initial Setup" and make the proper settings before proceeding to step 2. · Slide the top cover open button rightwards to open the top cover. Slide this switch rightwards to open the top cover. 2 Open the disc cover. Press OPEN on the main unit. The disc cover opens. OPEN The cover is designed to stop at 2 positions. Do not force the cover open further, as it may cause damage to the player. 3 4 SETUP Set a disc. 1 ENTER TOP MENU MENU / STOP / / 2 5 Place a disc with the playback side down, and push gently on the center of the disc to affix it to the spindle. POWER/CHG indicator 4 Close the disc cover. Press CLOSE on the right corner. 20 TOP MENU MENU SETUP To obtain a higher quality picture Occasionally, some picture noise not usually visible during a normal broadcast may appear on the TV screen while playing a DVD video disc because the high resolution pictures on these discs include a lot of information. While the amount of noise depends on the TV you use with this player, you should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD video discs. 1 / / / ENTER 5 STOP About DVD VCD CD SHIFT The DVD VCD CD icons on the heading bar show the playable discs relevant to the function described under each heading. DVD : You can use this function with DVD video discs. VCD : You can use this function with VIDEO CDs. CD : You can use this function with audio CDs. Basic playback 5 Start playback. PLAY Initial set-up Make the following settings on the display. On-Screen Language: Select the appropriate on-screen language. TV Shape: Select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV. When you use the LCD of this player, select "16:9 Widescreen." (See 46 for details.) Audio Out Select: Select the output sound format corresponding to your audio system connection. (See 47 for details.) AB C Press PLAY. PLAY If you select a DVD video disc that contains a top menu, or select a PBC (Playback Control)featured VIDEO CD ( 11 ), a menu may appear. See "Locating a title using the top menu". 26 · You may need to press the TOP MENU or MENU button to display disc menu (depending on the actual DVD video disc.) Initial Setup On-Screen Language ENG TV Shape 16:9 Audio Out Select Bitstream To start playback in the stop mode. Press PLAY. PLAY PLAY Notes · Do not put an unplayable disc or any objects other than discs in the disc holder. · Do not tilt, shake or move the main unit while playing. It may damage the disc. · In many instances, a menu screen will appear after playback of a movie is completed. Prolonged display of an on-screen menu may damage your television set, permanently etching that image onto its screen. To avoid this, be sure to press the STOP button once the movie is completed. 1 Press / to select "On-Screen Language," and press ENTER. 2 Select a language using / , and press ENTER. 3 Press to select "TV Shape," and press ENTER. 4 Select a picture size using / , and press ENTER. 5 Press to select "Audio Out Select," and press ENTER. 6 Select an output sound using / , and press ENTER. 7 Finally press SETUP. (If you use the remote control, press SETUP while pressing SHIFT.) All your selections are entered and the display disappears. To change your settings, see "Customizing the Function Settings." 52 21 Basic playback Playing a Disc (continued) POWER PLAY STOP PAUSE/STEP DIMMER Basic playback (continued) To pause playback (still mode) Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. PAUSE To resume normal playback, press PLAY. · Sound is muted during still mode. PAUSE/STEP To stop playback Press STOP. STOP POWER LCD MODE Volume control PAUSE/STEP Disc cover open button STOP STOP To turn off the power Press POWER. POWER To change LCD brightness Press DIMMER on the remote control. ZOOM DIMMER POWER 4 pre-selected brightness levels are provided. To remove the disc Press the disc cover open button on the main unit to open the disc cover. Remove the disc from under the rim while gently pressing down on its center. To adjust the volume of the speakers or the connected headphones Turn volume control. VOLUME 0 OPEN CAUTION Do not touch the spindle immediately after prolonged play, as it may have become hot. Be careful in loading/removing a disc. 22 Basic playback To change LCD mode Press LCD MODE on the main unit LCD MODE Each time you press LCD MODE, the LCD mode (picture size) changes as follows. Note In the cinema mode, the picture will be streched when displayed on the LCD monitor. Comparing with the original one, the picture may be viewed vague. It is not abnormal. About the screen saver If you pause a picture of a DVD video disc and leave it still for a long while, the screen saver of the player automatically appears (when "Screen Saver" is set to "On" 49 ). To turn off the screen saver, press the PLAY button on the main unit or remote control. Picture for playing LCD MODE Automatic Power Off function Normal 4:3 picture size (Masking bars appear on both sides of the picture) Cinema (Enlarged to fit the screen and eliminate/reduce letterbox bands on video) If the player is stopped, or the screen saver is engaged for approximately 20 minutes, the player will automatically turn itself off. About the LCD Off Wide (Streched horizontally) 16:9 (widescreen) picture size Normal Off · The color LCD is manufactured using extremely high precision technology, but even so may include certain pixels that do not operate properly (that do not light, that remain lit constantly, etc.). We do our best to keep the number of these defective pixels to a minimum, but please understand that they cannot be completely eliminated even with the most advanced manufacturing technologies available today. · The fluorescent tube which illuminates the panel from the inside will deteriorate with use. (The standard life length is about 10,000 hours of continuous use at normal temperature.) When the LCD becomes dim, flickers, or does not illuminate, contact your dealer for replacement. 4:3LB (letterbox) picture size Normal (Masking bars appear around the picture.) Cinema (Full display) Off Wide (Streched horizontally) When you view pictures on the LCD of this player, set the "TV Shape" to "16:9 Widescreen". 46 23 Basic playback Variable Speed Playback You can play discs at various speeds, and resume playback from the location where you stopped playback. SLOW FWD REV PLAY STOP PAUSE/STEP SHIFT DVD VCD CD Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions To resume normal playback Press PLAY. PLAY Press REV or FWD on the remote control during playback. REV SLOW FWD REV: Fast reverse playback FWD: Fast forward playback Each time you press the REV or FWD button, the playback speed changes. Notes · The player mutes sound and omits subtitles during reverse and forward scan of DVD video discs. However, the player plays sound during fast forward or fast reverse play of audio CDs. · The speed of the fast forward or fast reverse playback may vary depending on the disc. Press and hold SKIP ( unit during playback. / ) on the main Fast forward playback Fast reverse playback During the fast forward or fast reverse playback, you can vary the speed by pressing the button repeatedly. DVD VCD Playing frame by frame To resume normal playback