User guide
S M A R T . V E R Y S M A R T .
MDV434
DIGITAL VIDEO DISC PLAYER
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Index
English --------------------------------------- 6
Español ------------------------------------ 32
Português --------------------------------- 60
‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTETHAT NOT
ALL HIGH DEFINITIONTELEVISION SETS
ARE FULLY COMPATIBLEWITHTHIS
PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS
TO BE DISPLAYED INTHE PICTURE. IN
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THATTHE USER SWITCHTHE
CONNECTIONTOTHE ‘STANDARD
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IFTHERE ARE
QUESTIONS REGARDING OURTV SET
COMPATIBILITYWITHTHIS MODEL 525p
AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT
OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
Due to the inconsistency of disc formats
provided by various disc manufacturers, your
DVD system may require a playability
enhancement or upgrade. As DVD technology
advances, these enhancements will become
common and will be easy to complete.
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Contents
Introduction
Supplied accessories ....................................... 6
Care and safety information.......................... 6
Disc Operations
Playable Discs ................................................. 16
Region Codes ................................................. 16
Playing discs..................................................... 16
Basic playback controls................................. 17
Selecting various repeat/shuffle functions 17
Repeat play mode ......................................... 17
Repeating a section within a chapter/track .
......................................................................... 17
Operations for video playback ................... 18
Using the Disc Menu.................................... 18
Zooming in ..................................................... 18
Resuming playback from the last stopped
point ................................................................ 18
OSD (On-Screen Display) .......................... 18
Special DVD features .................................... 19
Playing aTitle ................................................. 19
Camera Angle ................................................ 19
Changing the Audio Language .................... 19
Subtitles .......................................................... 19
SpecialVCD & SVCD Features ................... 19
Playback Control (PBC) .............................. 19
Playing MP3/JPEG (Kodak) Picture CD ..... 20
General Operation....................................... 20
Playback selection ......................................... 20
Repeat ............................................................. 20
Fast Forward/Reverse (MP3) ..................... 20
Connections
ConnectingTV.............................................. 7-8
Using CompositeVideo jacks (CVBS)........ 7
Using ComponentVideo jacks (Pr PbY) ... 7
Using an accessory RF modulator .............. 8
Connecting the power cord.......................... 8
Optional : Connecting to an Audio System .
............................................................................. 9
Stereo system has Dolby Pro Logic or Right
/ Left Audio In jack ......................................... 9
Optional: Connecting Digital AV Receiver ...
............................................................................. 9
Receiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital, or
MPEG2 decoder.............................................. 9
Functional Overview
Front and Rear Panels .................................. 10
Remote Control ............................................ 11
Getting Started
Step 1: Inserting batteries into the
Remote Control ............................................ 12
Using the Remote Control to operate the
Player ............................................................... 12
Step 2: Setting up theTV ........................12-14
Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for
Progressive ScanTV only)........................... 13
To deactivate Progressive manually .......... 14
Selecting the colour system that
corresponds to yourTV.............................. 14
Step 3: Setting language preference ........... 15
Setting the OSD Language.......................... 15
Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu
language .......................................................... 15
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Contents
DVD Menu Options
General Setup menu ..................................... 21
Dimming system’s display screen .............. 21
OSD Language............................................... 21
Sleep ................................................................ 21
Screen Saver - turning on/off ..................... 21
Audio Setup Menu ...................................22-23
Setting the Downmix................................... 22
Digital Audio Setup................................ 22-23
Video Setup Menu ...................................23-25
TVType ........................................................... 23
Setting theTV Display ................................. 24
Progressive - turning on/off ........................ 24
Sharpness........................................................ 25
Brightness/Contrast ..................................... 25
Preference Page........................................ 26-27
Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu.......................... 26
Restricting playback by Parental Control.....
......................................................................... 26
Changing the Password ............................... 27
Restoring to original settings ..................... 27
Troubleshooting ......................... 28–29
Specifications ...................................... 30
Glossary ......................................................................31
Language Code................................................89
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Introduction
G Avoid condensation problem
– The lens may cloud over when the
player is suddenly moved from cold to
warm surroundings, making it impossible
to play a disc. Leave the player in the
warm environment until the moisture
evaporates.
Supplied accessories
Video cable
(yellow)
G Do not block the vents
– Do not operate the DVD Player in an
enclosed cabinet, allow about 10 cm (4
inches) of free space all around the player
for adequate ventilation.
Audio cable
(white, red)
10 cm
(4 inches)
10 cm
(4 inches)
10 cm
(4 inches)
Remote Control
and
two AAA batteries
G Care of the cabinet
– Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use a
solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasives.
G Finding a suitable location
– Place the player on a flat, hard, and
stable surface.
Care and safety information
G Disc handling
G Power consumption
– To clean a CD, wipe it in a
straight line from the center
towards the edge using a soft,
lint-free cloth. A cleaning
agent may damage the disc!
– Write only on the printed
side of a CDR(W) and only with a soft felt-
tipped pen.
– When the system is switched to
Standby mode, it is still consuming power.
To disconnect the system from the power
supply completely, remove the AC power
plug from the wall jack.
G Avoid high temperatures, moisture,
water and dust
– Handle the disc by its edge, do not
touch the surface.
– Do not expose the player, batteries or
discs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive
heat (caused by heating equipment or
direct sunlight.)
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Connections
ConnectingTV
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
V
U
(Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
IN
S-VIDEO
V
U
Y
(Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
IN
(Pb/Cb)
VIDEO IN
(Pb/Cb)
VIEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
S-VIDEO
IN
V
U
(Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
OUT
(Pb/Cb)
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
S-VIDEO
IN
Y
V
U
(Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
OUT
(Pb/Cb)
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
Y
1
2
1
2
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
– The progressive scan video
quality is only possible when using
YPbPr and a progressive scanTV is
required.
– You only need to make one video
connection from the following
options, depending on the
capabilities of yourTV system.
– Connect the DVD Player directly
to theTV.
Using ComponentVideo jacks
(YPbPr)
1 Use the component video cables (red/
blue/green) to connect the DVD system’s
YPbPr jacks to the corresponding
Using CompositeVideo jacks
(CVBS)
1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to
connect the DVD Player’s CVBS (VIDEO)
jack to the video input jack (or labeled as
A/V In,Video In, Composite or Baseband)
on theTV (cable supplied).
Component video input jacks (or labeled
asYPbPr) on theTV (cable not supplied).
2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player
through yourTV, use the audio cables
(white/red) to connect AUDIO OUT (L/
R) jacks of the DVD Player to the
corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on theTV
(cable supplied).
2 To hear the sound of this DVD Player
through yourTV, use the audio cables
(white/red) to connect AUDIO OUT (L/
R) jacks of the DVD Player to the
corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on theTV
(cable supplied).
3 Proceed to page 13 for detailed
Progressive Scan set up.
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Connections
Connecting the power cord
RF coaxial cable toTV
2
Back of RF Modulator
(example only)
INT IN
TO TV
AUDIO IN
VIDEO
IN
R
L
CH3 CH4
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
V
U
Y
(Pr/Cr)
AUDIO
OUT
~
AC MAINS
(Pb/Cb)
VIDEO IN
Antenna or
CableTV signal
1
After everything is connected
properly, plug in the AC power cord
to the power outlet.
Never make or change any connections
with the power switched on.
IMPORTANT!
– If yourTV only has a single
Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75
ohm or RF In,) you will need an RF
modulator in order to view the DVD
playback on theTV. See your
electronics retailer for details on RF
modulator availability and
When no disc is loaded, press
STANDBY ON on the DVD Player
front panel,
operations.
“NO DISC” may appear on the
display panel.
Using an accessory RF modulator
1 Use the composite video cable (yellow) to
connect the DVD Player’s CVBS jack to
the video input jack on the RF modulator.
STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
OPEN/CLOSE
NO DISC
2 Use the RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the RF modulator to yourTV’s
RF jack.
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Connections
Optional: Connecting to an
Audio System
Optional: Connecting Digital AV
Receiver
STEREO
AV Receiver
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
Stereo system has Dolby Pro Logic
or Right / Left Audio In jack
Receiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital,
or MPEG2 decoder
1 Select one of the video connections
(CVBSVIDEO IN, SCART or
1 Select one of the video connections
(CVBSVIDEO IN, SCART or
COMPONENTVIDEO IN) depending on
the options available on yourTV.
COMPONENTVIDEO IN) depending on
the options available on yourTV.
2 Connect the COAXIAL jack of the DVD
Player to the corresponding Digital Audio
In jack on your Receiver (cable not
supplied).
2 Use the audio cables (white/red) to
connect AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of
the DVD Player to the corresponding
AUDIO IN jacks on the stereo system
(cable supplied).
3 Set the DVD Player’s Digital Output to
PCM-ONLY or ALL depending on the
capabilities of your Receiver (see page 22
“Digital Output”).
Helpful Hint:
–
If the audio format of the Digital Output
does not match the capabilities of your
receiver, the receiver will produce a strong,
distorted sound or no sound at all.
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Functional Overview
Front and Rear Panels
STANDBY-ON B
–
To switch the DVD Player to Standby
mode or ON
IR Sensor
– Point the remote control towards this
sensor
Disc tray
OPEN/CLOSE /
2;PLAY/PAUSE
–To start or interrupt playback
–
Open/Close the disc tray
Display
9 STOP
–To stop playback
–
Shows the current status of the DVD
Player
STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
OPEN/CCLOSE
STANDBY-ON
Mains (AC Power Cord)
Audio Out (Left/Right)
– Connect to AUDIO inputs of an amplifier,
receiver or stereo system
–
Connect to a standard AC outlet
CVBS (VIDEO Out)
–
Connect to CVBSVideo input of aTV
COAXIAL (Digital audio out)
– Connect to coaxial AUDIO input of a
digital audio equipment
YPbPr (Component Video Out)
–
Connect toYPbPr input of aTV
Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel.
Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
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Functional Overview
Remote Control
POWER B
–To switch the DVD player to
standby mode or ON
PREVIEW
–
To search chapter/track during
playback
0-9 numerical key pad
– Selects numbered items in a menu
MUTE
–
Disables or enables sound output
RETURN/TITLE
–To go back to previous menu/show
title menu
DISPLAY
–
Displays information onTV
screen during playback
T
–
S
–To search or select previous
chapter or track
To search or select next chapter
or track
PAUSE ( ; )
PLAY ( B )
–To start playback
–
To pause playback temporarily /
frame-by-frame playback
STOP ( 9 )
–To stop playback
1 2 3 4
–
Selects an item in the menu/ fast
forward/backward, slow forward/
backward
OK
–Acknowledge menu selection
SYSTEM MENU
DISC MENU
– Enters or exits the disc contents
menu
–
Access or exit DVD Player’s
system menu
– Switches on or off the playback
control mode (forVCD version
2.0 only)
SUBTITLE
–
To access subtitle language
system menu
REPEAT
– Selects various repeat modes
ANGLE
–
Selects a DVD camera angle
REPEAT (A-B)
– Repeats playback a specific section
on a disc
ZOOM
–
Enlarge a picture on theTV
screen
AUDIO
–To access audio language system
menu
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Getting Started
Step 2: Setting up theTV
Step 1: Inserting batteries into
the Remote Control
IMPORTANT!
Make sure you have completed all
the necessary connections. (See
pages 6-8 “ConnectingTV”).
3
1
2
1 Turn on theTV and set to the correct
video-in channel. You should see the DVD
background screen on theTV.
2 Usually these channels are between the
lowest and highest channels and may be
called FRONT,A/V IN, orVIDEO. See your
TV manual for more details.
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
➜ Or, you may go to channel 1 on your
TV, then press the Channel down button
repeatedly until you see theVideo In
channel.
3 Close the cover.
➜ Or, theTV Remote Control may have a
button or switch that chooses different
video modes.
➜ Or, set theTV to channel 3 or 4 if you
are using an RF modulator.
Using the Remote Control to
operate the Player
1 Aim the Remote Control
PLAY/PAUSE
directly at the remote
sensor (IR) on the front
panel.
3 If you are using external equipment, (eg.
audio system or receiver), turn it on and
select the appropriate input source for
the DVD Player output. Refer to the
equipment owner’s manual for detail.
2 Do not put any objects
between the Remote
Control and the DVD
Player while operating the
DVD Player.
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if
they are exhausted or if the Remote
Control is not being used for a long
time.
– Do not use old and new or
different types of batteries in
combination.
– Batteries contain chemical
substances, so they should be
disposed properly.
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Getting Started
7 Select {PROGRESSIVE} to {ON}, then OK
Setting up Progressive Scan feature
(for Progressive ScanTV only)
to confirm.
➜ The instruction menu appears on the
The progressive scan display twice the
number of frames per seconds than
interlaced scanning (ordinary normalTV
system).With nearly double the number
of lines, progressive scan offers higher
picture resolution and quality.
TV.
ACTIVATING PROGRESSIVE:
1) ENSURE YOUR TV HAS PROGRESSIVE SCAN.
2) CONNECT WITH YPBPR (GBR) VIDEO CABLE.
3) IF THERE IS A DISTORTED PICTURE, WAIT
15 SECONDS FOR AUTO RECOVERY.
IMPORTANT!
Before enabling the progressive scan
feature, you must ensure:
1)YourTV can accept progressive signals,
a progressive scanTV is required.
2)You have connected the DVD player to
yourTV usingYPbPr (see page 7.)
Cancel
OK
OK
8 Press 1 to highlight
in the menu
and press OK to confirm.
There will be a distorted picture on
yourTV at this state until you turn
on the progressive scan mode on
yourTV.
1 Turn on yourTV.
2 Turn off yourTV progressive scan mode
or turn on interlaced mode (refer to your
TV user manual.)
9 Turn on yourTV progressive scan mode
(refer to yourTV user manual.)
➜ The below menu appears on theTV.
3 Press POWER on the remote control to
turn on the DVD player.
CONFIRM AGAIN TO USE PROGRESSIVE
SCAN. IF THE PICTURE IS GOOD,
PRESS OK BUTTON ON REMOTE
4 Select the correctVideo Input channel.
(See page 12).
➜ The DVD background screen appears
on theTV.
Cancel
OK
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
OK
0 Press 1 to highlight
in the menu
6 Press 2repeatedly to select {VIDEO
and press OK to confirm.
➜ The set up is complete now and you
SETUP PAGE}.
can start enjoy the high quality picture.
General
Audio
Video
Preference
- - Video Setup Page - -
TY Type
TV Display
Progressive
Sharpness
Brightness
Contrast
On
Off
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
TIPS:
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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Getting Started
4 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options
To deactivate Progressive manually
below:
G When the distorted picture still
appears on theTV, it may be due to
the connectedTV does not accept
progressive signals, and progressive is set
by mistake. You must reset the unit to
interlace format.
PAL – Select this if the connectedTV is
PAL system. It will change the video signal
of a NTSC disc and output in PAL format.
NTSC – Select this if the connectedTV
is NTSC system. It will change the video
signal of a PAL disc (VCD only) and
output in NTSC format.
1 Turn off yourTV progressive scan mode
or turn on to interlaced mode (refer to
yourTV user manual.)
Multi – Select this if the connectedTV is
compatible with both NTSC and PAL
(multi-system). The output format will be
in accordance with the video signal of the
disc.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE on the DVD player
to open the disc tray.
3 Press numeric keypad ‘1’ on the
remote control for few seconds.
➜ The DVD blue background screen
will appear on theTV.
5 Select an item and press OK.
Helpful Hints:
–
Before changing the currentTV
Selecting the colour system that
corresponds to yourTV
Standard setting, ensure that yourTV
supports the ‘selectedTVType’ system.
–
If there is no proper picture on
This DVD Player is compatible with both
NTSC and PAL. In order for a DVD disc
to play on this Player, the colour system of
the Disc, theTV and the DVD Player
should match.
yourTV, wait for 15 seconds for auto
recovery.
1. ENSURE THAT YOUR TV SYSTEM SUPPORTS
NTSC STANDARD.
General
Audio
Video
Preference
2. IF THERE IS A DISTORTED PICTURE
DISPLAYED ON THE TV, WAIT 15 SECONDS
FOR AUTO RECOVER.
- - Video Setup Page - -
OK
CANCEL
TY Type
PAL
TV Display
Progressive
Sharpness
Brightness
Contrast
Multi
NTSC
CONFIRM AGAIN TO USE NEW TV TYPE SETTING.
OK CANCEL
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 2repeatedly to select {VIDEO
SETUP PAGE}.
3 Press 3 4 to highlight {TVTYPE}, then
press 2.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
TIPS:
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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Getting Started
Step 3: Setting language
preference
Setting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc
menu language
You can choose your own preferred
language or soundtrack from audio,
subtitles and disc menu languages. If the
language selected is not available on the
disc, the disc’s default language will be
used instead.
You can select your preferred language
settings.This DVD Player will
automatically switch to the language for
you whenever you load a disc.
Setting the OSD Language
The On-screen language for the system
menu will remain as you set it, regardless
of various disc languages.
General
AudioVideo
Preference
- - Preference Page - -
Audio
English
French
Spanish
Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Russian
Thai
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Parental
Password
Default
General
AudioVidPeoreference
- - General Setup Page - -
Display Dim
OSD Language
Sleep
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
Screen Saver
NEDERLANDS
1 Press STOP twice then, press SYSTEM
MENU.
2 Press 2repeatedly to select
{PREFERENCE PAGE}.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
3 Press 34to highlight one of the options
below at a time, then press 2.
– ‘Audio’ (disc’s soundtrack)
– ‘Subtitle’ (disc’s subtitles)
2 Press 2to select {GENERAL SETUP
PAGE}.
3 Press 3 4 to highlight {OSD
LANGUAGE}, then press 2.
– ‘Disc Menu’ (disc’s menu)
4 Press 34 to select a language and press
4 Press 34to select a language and press
OK.
OK.
If the language you want is not in the
list, then select {OTHERS},
then use the numeric keypad (0-9) on
the remote to enter the 4-digit language
code ‘XXXX’ (see page 89 “Language
Code”) and press OK.
5 Repeat steps 3~4 for other language
settings.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
TIPS:
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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Disc Operations
IMPORTANT!
Region Codes
– If the inhibit icon (ø) appears on
theTV screen when a button is
pressed, it means the function is not
available on the current disc or at
the current time.
– Depending on the DVD orVIDEO
CD, some operations may be
different or restricted.
DVD discs must be labeled for ALL
regions or Region 4 in order to
play on this Player.You cannot play
Discs that are labeled for other
regions.
ALL
4
Helpful Hints:
–
It may not be possible to play CD-R/RW
– Do not push on the disc tray or
put any objects other than disc on
the disc tray. Doing so may cause
the disc player malfunction.
or DVD-R/RW in all cases due to the type of
disc or condition of the recording.
–
If you are having trouble playing a
certain disc, remove the disc and try a
different one. Improper formatted disc will
not play on this DVD Player.
Playable Discs
Your DVD Player will play:
– DigitalVersatile Discs (DVDs)
– Video CDs (VCDs)
– SuperVideo CDs (SVCDs)
– DigitalVideo Discs +
Recordable[Rewritable] (DVD+R[W])
– Compact Discs (CDs)
Playing discs
1 Connect the power cords of the DVD
Player andTV (and any optional stereo or
AV receiver) to a power outlet.
2 Turn on theTV power and set to the
correctVideo In channel. (See page 12
“Setting up theTV”).
– MP3 discs, picture (Kodak, JPEG) files
on CD-R(W).
– JPEG/ISO 9660 format
3 Press STANDBY-ON on the DVD Player
front panel.
– Maximum 30 characters display.
– Supported sampling frequencies :
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (MPEG-1)
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (MPEG-2)
– Supported Bit-rates : 32~256 kbps
(MPEG-1), 8~160 kbps (MPEG-2)
variable bitrates
➜ You should see the DVD background
screen on theTV.
4 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 button to open
the disc tray and load in a disc, then press
the same button again to close the disc
tray.
➜ Make sure the label side is facing up.
For double-sided discs, load the side you
want to play facing up.
5 Playback will start automatically. If not
press PLAY B.
➜ If a disc menu appears on theTV, see
page 18 “Using the Disc Menu”.
➜ If the disc is locked by parental control,
you must enter your six-digit password.
(See page 27).
TIPS:
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
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Disc Operations
Selecting various repeat/shuffle
functions
Basic playback controls
Unless otherwise stated, all operations
described are based on Remote Control
use.
Repeat play mode
G Press REPEAT continuously to choose a
Pausing playback
Repeat mode during playback.
1 During playback, press PAUSEÅ.
➜ Playback will pause and sound will be
muted.
CHAPTER (DVD)
–
to repeat playback of the current
chapter.
2 To resume normal playback, press
TRACK/TITLE (CD/SVCD/VCD/DVD)
PLAY B.
–
to repeat playback of the current
track (CD/SVCD/VCD)/title (DVD).
Selecting track/chapter
ALL
1 Press T/ Sbriefly during playback
to go to the next chapter/track or to
return to the beginning of the current
chapter/track respectively.
–
to repeat playback of the disc.
SHUFFLE
–
to repeat playback at random order.
OFF
–
2 To go directly to any chapter/track, enter
the chapter/track number using the
numerical keys (0-9).
to cancel the repeat mode.
G Press REPEAT repeatedly to cancel the
repeat mode.
(e.g. single number of chapter/track with
digit ‘0’ in front, for example ‘06’)
Helpful Hint:
–
REPEAT function is not available forVCD
G For DVD
2.0 when PCB is on.
➜ Press Stwice briefly to step back
to the previous chapter/track.
Repeating a section within a
chapter/track
G ForVCD
➜ It cannot work when PBC is set to
‘ON’.
1 While playing a disc, press REPEAT A-B
at your chosen starting point.
Searching backward/forward
2 Press REPEAT A-B again at your chosen
end point.
1 Press 12during playback to select the
required speed: 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X or 32X
(backward or forward).
➜ The section A and B can be set only
within the same chapter/track.
➜ The section will now repeat
continuously.
➜ Sound will be muted (DVD/VCD) or
intermittent (CD).
2 To return to normal speed, press PLAY B.
3 To exit the sequence, press REPEAT
A-B.
Stopping playback
G Press Ç.
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
TIPS:
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Disc Operations
OSD (On-Screen Display)
Operations for video playback
(DVD/VCD/SVCD)
This function displays disc information on
theTV screen during playback.
Using the Disc Menu
1 During playback, press DISPLAY
repeatedly.
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on theTV screen once you load in
the disc.
➜ A list of available disc information
appears on theTV screen.
To select a playback feature or item
2 Use 12keys to select an option.
G Use 1234keys or numeric keypad
(0-9) on the remote, then press OK to
start playback.
3 Enter hours, minutes and seconds from
left to right in the time edit box using
remote control numerical key pad.
➜ Playback will change to the chosen
time or to the selected title/chapter/
track.
To access or remove the menu
G Press DISC MENU on the remote.
For DVD
Zooming in
➜ {Title CT:TT Chapter XX/TC}: displays
the total available title and chapters in the
disc and enable to select a chapter for
viewing.
This function allows you to enlarge the
picture on theTV screen and to pan
through the enlarged picture.
➜ {Title CT:TTTime X:XX:XX}: displays
the total available title in the disc and
enable to select the hour, minute and
second of the title.
➜ {Chapter CC:TCTime X:XX:XX}:
displays the total available chapter in the
disc and enable to select the hour, minute
and second of the title.
1 During playback, press ZOOM
repeatedly to display the picture with
different scales.
➜ Use 1234keys to pan through the
enlarged picture.
➜ Playback will continue.
2 Press ZOOM repeatedly to return to
the original size.
For SuperVCD orVCD
➜ {Disc GoTo XX:XX}: enable to select
any part within the disc.
➜ {Track GoTo XX:XX}: enable to select
any part within the current track.
➜ {SelectTrack XX:TT}: enable to select
any track.
Resuming playback from the last
stopped point
G In stop mode and when the disc has not
been ejected, press PLAY B.
To cancel resume mode
G In stop mode, press STOP 9again.
Helpful Hint:
–
Resume option may not be available on
some discs.
TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
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Disc Operations
Special DVD Features
Playing aTitle
SpecialVCD & SVCD Features
Playback Control (PBC)
1 Press DISC MENU.
➜ The disc title menu appears on theTV
screen.
ForVCD with Playback Control (PBC)
feature (version 2.0 only)
G Press DISC MENU to toggle between
‘PBC ON’ and ‘PBC OFF’.
2 Use 341 2 keys or numeric keypad
(0-9) to select a play option.
➜ If you select ‘PBC ON’, the disc menu
(if available) will appear on theTV.
➜ Use the S/ T or the numeric
keypad (0-9) to select a play option.
3 Press OK key to confirm.
Camera Angle
G Press ANGLE repeatedly to select
G During playback, pressing RETURN/
TITLE will return to the menu screen (if
PBC is on).
different desired angle.
Changing the Audio Language
For DVD
If you want to skip the index menu
and playback directly from the
beginning,
G Press AUDIO repeatedly to select
different audio languages.
G Press DISC MENU key on the remote
control to switch to PBC off.
Changing the Audio Channel
ForVCD
G Press AUDIO to select the available
audio channels provided by the disc (LEFT
MONO, RIGHT MONO, MIX-MONO,
STEREO).
Subtitles
G Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select
different subtitle languages.
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
TIPS:
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Disc Operations
Playing MP3/JPEG (Kodak)
Picture CD
Playback selection
During playback, you can;
G Press S / T to select another track/
IMPORTANT!
file in the current folder.
You have to turn on yourTV and set to
the correctVideo In channel. (See page
12 “Setting up theTV”).
G Press ;/ B repeatedly to pause/resume
playback.
G Load a Picture disc (Kodak Picture CD,
JPEG).
Repeat
G Press REPEAT continuously to access
different ‘Play Mode’.
➜ For Kodak disc, the slide show will
begin.
➜ For JPEG disc, the picture menu
appears on theTV screen. Press PLAY B
to start the slide-show playback.
➜ SHUFFLE: all files in the current folder
being played at random order.
➜ REPEAT ONE:keep a JPEG image still on
the screen or play an MP3 file repeatedly.
➜ REPEAT FOLDER: play all files in the
selected folder repeatedly.
General Operation
1 Load an MP3/JPEG Picture CD disc.
➜ The data disc menu appears on theTV
screen.
➜ FOLDER: play all files in the selected
folder.
Fast forward / reverse (MP3)
2 Press 34 to select the folder and press
OK to open the folder.
G During playback, press 12to fast forward
or reverse playback.
00:00 04:52 128Kpbs
001/020
G To resume normal playback, press PLAY
B.
Coco Lee
--
MP3
Coco
Coco
-
-
Before
I love
MP3
MP3 Coco
MP3 Coco
MP3 Coco
-
-
-
Jazz
Hot spring
I believe
3 Press 34or use the numeric keypad
(0-9) to highlight an option.
4 Press OK to confirm.
➜ Playback will start from the selected
file to the end of the folder.
The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer
to the instructions supplied with the discs.
TIPS:
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DVD Setup Menu Options
This DVD Player setup is carried out via
theTV, enabling you to customise the
DVD Player to suit your particular
requirements.
Sleep
Sleep function allows you to turn off the
DVD Player automatically after a preset
time.
1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to
General Setup menu
highlight {SLEEP}, then press 2.
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 1 2 to select ‘General Setup’ icon.
3 Press OK to confirm.
15 Mins
Turn off the DVD Player after 15 minutes.
30 Mins
Turn off the DVD Player after 30 minutes.
General
AudioVidPeoreference
45 Mins
Turn off the DVD Player after 45 minutes.
- - General Setup Page - -
Display Dim
OSD Language
Sleep
60 Mins
Turn off the DVD Player after 60 minutes.
Screen Saver
OFF
Turn off the sleep function.
2 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
Dimming player’s display panel
Screen Saver - turning on/off
You can select different levels of
brightness for the display screen.
The screen saver will help to prevent your
TV display device from becoming
damaged.
1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to
highlight {DISPLAY DIM}, then press 2.
1 In ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to
100%
highlight {SCREEN SAVER}, then press 2.
Select this for full brightness.
ON
70%
Select this if you wish to turn off theTV
screen when disc playback is stopped or
paused for more than 5 minutes.
Select this for medium brightness.
40%
OFF
Select this for dimming the display.
Select this to disable the screen saver
function.
2 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
2 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
OSD Language
This menu contains various language
options for display language on the screen.
For details, see page 15.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
TIPS:
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
Audio Setup Menu
Digital Audio Setup
The options included in Digital Audio
Setup are:‘Digital Output’ and ‘LPCM’.
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 1 2 to select ‘Audio Setup’ icon.
3 Press OK to confirm.
1 In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to
highlight {DIGITAL AUDIO}, then press 2.
2 Press the 3 4 keys to highlight an option.
General
Audio
VideoPreference
3 Enter its submenu by pressing 2.
- - Speaker Setup Page - -
4 Move the cursor by pressing the 3 4
Downmix
keys to highlight the selected item.
Digital Audio
Digital Output
Set the Digital output according to your
optional audio equipment connection.
➜ SPDIF Off:Turn off the digital output.
➜ All: If you have connected your
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to a multi-channel
decoder/receiver.
➜ PCM Only: Only if your receiver is
not capable of decoding multi-channel
audio.
Setting the Downmix
This options allows you to set the stereo
analog output of your DVD Player.
1 In ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to
highlight {DOWNMIX}, then press 2.
Helpful Hints:
–
If DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to ‘All’, all
STEREO
audio settings except MUTE are invalid.
Select this to change channel output to
stereo which delivers sound from only the
two front speakers.
LT/RT
Select this option if your DVD Player is
connected to a Dolby Pro-Logic decoder.
2 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
TIPS:
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
LPCM Output
Video Setup Menu
If you connect the DVD Player to a PCM
compatible receiver via the digital
terminals, such as coaxial or optical etc,
you may need to adjust ‘LPCM’.
Discs are recorded at a certain sampling
rate.The higher the sampling rate, the
better the sound quality.
1 In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 1 2 to select ‘Video Setup’ icon.
3 Press OK to confirm.
General
Audio
Video
Preference
- - Video Setup Page - -
➜ 48kHz: Playback a disc recorded at the
sampling rate of 48kHz.
TY Type
TV Display
Progressive
Sharpness
Brightness
Contrast
➜ 96kHz: Playback a disc recorded at the
sampling rate of 96kHz.
TVType
This menu contains the options for
selecting the colour system that matches
the connectedTV. For details, see page
14.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
TIPS:
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
Progressive - turning on/off
Setting theTV Display
Set the aspect ratio of the DVD Player
according to theTV you have connected.
The format you select must be available
on the disc. If it is not, the setting forTV
display will not affect the picture during
playback.
In the progressive scan mode, you can
enjoy the high quality picture with less
flickers. It only works when you have
connected the DVD player’sYPbPr jacks
to yourTV that supports the progressive
video input. Otherwise, the a distorted
picture will appear on theTV. For proper
progressive scan set up, see page 13.
1 In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 34 to
highlight {TV DISPLAY}, then press 2.
1 In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to
2 Press 3 4 to highlight one of the options
highlight {PROGRESSIVE}, then press 2.
below:
OFF
4:3 PAN SCAN –
To disable Progressive Scan function.
Select this if you have
a normalTV and want
both sides of the
ON
To enable Progressive Scan function.
picture to be trimmed or formatted to fit
yourTV screen.
2 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
4:3 LETTER BOX –
Select this if you have a
normalTV. In this case, a
wide picture with black
bands on the upper and lower portions of
theTV screen will be
➜ Follow the instructions shown on the
TV to confirm the selection (if any).
➜ If a distorted picture appears on theTV
screen, wait for 15 seconds for auto
recovery.
displayed.
16:9 – Select this if
you have a wide-
screenTV.
3 Select an item and press OK.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
TIPS:
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
Sharpness
Brightness / Contrast
You can personalize your picture colour
by adjusting sharpness.
Increasing the value will brighten the
picture or vice versa. Choose zero (0) for
average setting.
1 In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to
1 In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE’, press 3 4 to
highlight {BRIGHTNESS} or
{CONTRAST}, then press 2.
➜ The menu appears.
highlight {SHARPNESS}, then press 2.
HIGH
Choose high to make the picture’s edge
sharper.
MEDIUM
Choose medium to get a standard
Brightness
0
picture.
LOW
Choose low to make the picture’s edge
softer.
Contrast
0
2 Press 3 4 to select a setting, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
2 Press 1 2 to adjust the setting that best
suit your personal preference.
3 Press OK to confirm.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
TIPS:
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DVD Setup Menu Options
Preference Page
Restricting playback by Parental
Control
1 Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any),
Some DVDs may have a parental level
assigned to the complete disc or to
certain scenes on the disc. This feature
lets you set a playback limitation level.
The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are
country dependent. You can prohibit the
playing of certain discs that are not
suitable for your children or have certain
discs played with alternative scenes.
then press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press 1 2 to select the‘Preference Page’
icon.
3 Press OK to confirm.
General
AudioVideo
Preference
- - Preference Page - -
Audio
1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 34 to
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Parental
Password
Default
highlight {PARENTAL}, then press 2.
General
AudioVideo
Preference
- - Preference Page - -
Audio
1 KID SAFE
2 G
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Parental
Password
Default
3 PG
4 PG 13
5 PGR
6 R
Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu
These menus contain various language
options for audio, subtitle and disc menu
which may be recorded on the DVD. For
details, see page 15.
7 NC17
8 ADULT
2 Press 34 to highlight a rating level for the
disc inserted and press OK.
➜ To disable Parental controls and have
all Discs play, select {8 ADULT}.
3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
the six-digit password (see page 27
“Changing the password”).
➜ DVDs that are rated above the level
you selected will not play unless you enter
your six-digit password.
Helpful Hints:
–
VCD, SVCD, CD have no level indication,
so parental control function has no effect on
these type of discs.This applies to most illegal
DVD discs.
–
Some DVDs are not encoded with a
rating though the movie rating may be
printed on the Disc cover. The rating level
feature does not work for such Discs.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
TIPS:
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
Changing the Password
Restoring to original settings
This feature is used for Parental Control.
Enter your six-digit password when
prompted on the screen. The default
password is 136900.
Setting the DEFAULT function will reset
all options and your personal settings to
the factory defaults, except your
password for Parental Control.
1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 3 4 to
highlight {PASSWORD}, then press 2 to
select {CHANGE}.
1 In ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’, press 3 4 to
highlight {DEFAULT}, then press 2 to
select {RESET}.
2 Press OK to confirm.
➜ All settings will now reset to factory
defaults.
General
AudioVideo
Preference
Old Password
New Password
Confirm PWD
OK
2 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
your old six-digit password.
➜ When doing this for the first time, key
in ‘136900’.
➜ If you forget your old six-digit
password, key in ‘136 900’.
3 Enter the new six-digit password.
4 Enter the new six-digit password a second
time to confirm.
➜ The new six-digit password will now
take effect.
5 Press OK to confirm.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.
TIPS:
To remove the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.
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Troubleshooting
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If
you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer.
Problem
Solution
No power
– Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
– Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the DVD
system to turn on the power.
No picture
– Refer to yourTV’s manual for correctVideo In
channel selection. Change theTV channel until you
see the DVD screen.
– Check if theTV is switched on.
– If the progressive scan feature is activated but the
connectedTV does not support progressive signals
or the cables are not connected accordingly, see
page 13 for proper progressive scan set up or
deactivate the progressive scan feature as below:
1) Turn off yourTV progressive scan mode or turn on
to interlaced mode.
2) Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
3) Press numeric keypad ‘1’ on the remote control for
few seconds.
Distorted picture
– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may
appear depending on the disc being played back.This
is not a malfunction.
Completely distorted picture or
black/white picture with DVD
– Connect DVD Player directly to theTV.
– Make sure the disc is compatible with the DVD/
Player.
– Ensure that the DVD Player’sTVType is set to match
that of the Disc and yourTV.
No sound or distorted sound
No audio at digital output
– Adjust the volume.
– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
– Check the digital connections.
– Check if your receiver can decode MPEG-2 or DTS
and if not, please make sure the digital output is set
to PCM.
– Check if the audio format of the selected audio
language matches your receiver capabilities.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Disc can’t be played
– The DVD+R/CD-R must be finalised.
– Ensure the disc label is facing up.
– Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
– If you have recorded a Picture CD or MP3 CD
yourself, ensure that your disc contains at least 10
pictures or 5 MP3 tracks.
– Region code incorrect.
Picture freezes momentarily
during playback
– Check the disc for fingerprints/scratches and
clean with a soft cloth wiping from centre to edge.
No return to start-up screen when
disc is removed
– Reset the unit by switching the player off, then on
again.
The player does not respond to
the Remote Control
– Aim the Remote Control directly at the sensor
on the front of the player.
– Reduce the distance to the player.
– Replace the batteries in the Remote Control.
– Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/–
signs) as indicated.
Buttons do not work
– To completely reset the player, unplug the AC
cord from the AC outlet for 5-10 seconds.
Player does not respond to some
operating commands during playback.
– Operations may not be permitted by the disc.
Refer to the instructions of the disc jacket.
DVD Player cannot read
CDs/DVDs
– Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to
clean the lens before sending the DVD Player for
repair.
Menu items cannot be selected
– Press STOP twice before selecting System Menu.
– Depending on the disc availability, some menu items
cannot be selected.
Unable to select Progressive Scan on/off – Check that the output of the video signal is switch to
‘YUV’.
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Specifications
TV STANDARD (PAL/50Hz) (NTSC/60Hz)
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
Number of lines
Playback
625
525
DA Converter
DVD
24 bit, 192 kHz
Multistandard (PAL/NTSC)
fs 96 kHz
fs 48 kHz
fs 48 kHz
fs 44.1kHz
fs 44.1kHz
4Hz- 44kHz
4Hz- 22kHz
4Hz- 22kHz
4Hz- 20kHz
4Hz- 20kHz
> 90 dB
> 90 dB
> 80 dB
> 70 dB
SVCD
VIDEO PERFORMANCE
DA Converter
YPbPr
Video Output
12 bit, 108 mHz
0.7Vpp — 75 ohm
1Vpp — 75 ohm
CD/VCD
Signal-Noise (1kHz)
Dynamic range(1kHz)
Crosstalk (1kHz)
VIDEO FORMAT
Digital Compression MPEG 2 for DVD,SVCD
MPEG 1 forVCD
Distortion/noise (1kHz)
MPEG MP3
MPEG Audio L3
DVD
Horiz. resolution
Vertical resolution
50Hz
720 pixels
576 lines
60Hz
720 pixels
480 lines
CONNECTIONS
YPbPr Output
Video Output
Audio Output(L+R) Cinch (white/red)
Digital Output
Cinch 3x
Cinch (yellow)
VCD
Horiz. resolution
Vertical resolution
50Hz
352 pixels
288 lines
60Hz
352 pixels
240 lines
1 coaxial
IEC60958 for CDDA / LPCM
IEC61937 for MPEG 1/2,
Dolby Digital
AUDIO FORMAT
Digital
MPEG/ AC-3/ compressed Digital
PCM
16, 20, 24 bits
fs, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz
CABINET
Dimensions (w x h x d)
Weight
360 x 37 x 265 mm
Approximately 2.0 kg
MP3(ISO 9660) 96, 112, 128, 256
kbps & variable
bit rate fs, 32, 44.1,
48 kHz
POWER CONSUMPTION
Power Supply Rating
110-240V;
50/60Hz
< 10W
Analog Sound Stereo
Dolby Surround compatible downmix from Dolby Digital
multi-channel sound
Power consumption
Power consumption in Standby mode < 0.8W
Specifications subject to change without prior notice
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Glossary
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into
numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has
specific numerical values. These jacks send audio
through two channels, the left and right.
Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal
sizes of a displayed image.The horizontal vs. vertical
ratio of conventionalTVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-
screens is 16:9.
AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD
System that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo,
etc.).
Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given
length of music; measured in kilobits per seconds, or
kbps. Or, the speed at which you record. Generally,
the higher the bit rate, or the higher the recording
speed, the better the sound quality. However, higher
bit rates use more space on a Disc.
Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece on a
DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed
of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter
number enabling you to locate the chapter you want.
ComponentVideo Out Jacks: Jacks on the back of
the DVD System that send high-quality video to aTV
that has ComponentVideo In jacks (R/G/B, YPbPr,
etc.).
MP3: A file format with a sound data compression
system.“MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture
Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. By using
MP3 format. one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about
10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.
Multichannel: DVD is specified to have each sound
track constitute one sound field. Multichannel refers
to a structure of sound tracks having three or more
channels.
Parental Control: A function of the DVD to limit
playback of the disc by the age of the users according
to the limitation level in each country. The limitation
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback
will be prohibited if the software’s level is higher than
the user-set level.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system for
converting analog sound signal to digital signal for
later processing, with no data compression used in
conversion.
Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling
reproduction. By using menu screens recorded on a
Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy
interactive-type software as well as software having a
search function.
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for allowing
selection of images, sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc
recorded on a DVD.
Digital: Sound that has been converted into
numerical values. Digital sound is available when you
use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL or
OPTICAL jacks.These jacks send audio through
multiple channels, instead of just two channels as
analog does.
Dolby Digital: A surround sound system developed
by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels
of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and
right, center and subwoofer).
Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal lines
of a picture at one time, as a signal frame. This system
can convert the interlaced video from DVD into
progressive format for connection to a progressive
display. It dramatically increases the vertical
resolution.
Region code: A system for allowing discs to be
played back only in the region designated beforehand.
This unit will only play discs that have compatible
region codes. You can find the region code of your
unit by looking on the product label. Some discs are
compatible with more than one region (or ALL
regions).
DTS: DigitalTheatre Systems. This is a surround
sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital.
The formats were developed by different companies.
JPEG: A very common digital still picture format.A
still-picture data compression system proposed by the
Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small
decrease in image quality in spite of its high
compression ratio.
Title: The longest section of a picture or music
feature on DVD, music, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software. Each title is assigned a
title number enabling you to locate the title you want.
VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of the DVD
System that sends video to aTV.
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