DVD-536

5.1-Channel Progressive Scan DVD Player

Instruction Manual

Please read this manual carefully before operation.

PRECAUTIONS

For Customer Use: Enter below the serial number that is located on the bottom of the unit. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltage is present inside the enclosure. Do not open the cabinet. CAUTION: This Digital Video Disc player employs a laser system. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure or defeat the safety interlocks. When open and the interlocks are defeated, visible laser radiation is present. Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM. FCC Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant with the FCC Rules, Part 15. 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 communication. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of outlet and fully insert. NOTICE: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed. Cleaning: For your safety, always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry or slightly damp (not wet) cloth for cleaning or dusting. Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer. Use of other attachments may be hazardous. Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Use only with carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers 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. Water and Moisture: Water is a natural conductor of electricity. To avoid the possibility of shock or severe injury, do not use this product in or near any sources of water (e.g., a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements, a swimming pool and the like).
10. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product, through openings or otherwise; this may result in objects touching dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a personal or property damage or injury, including fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 11. Ventilation: Any electrically powered consumer electronic product generates heat while in use, thereby requiring proper ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, do not operate the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar soft surface, and never block any ventilation slots or openings provided for the unit. This product should not be operated in any enclosed area such as a cabinet, bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided for the unit. 12. Heat: The product should be situated away from any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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13. Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating 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. 14. Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug that has one blade wider than the other. This plug will only fit into the power outlet in one direction. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the direction of the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, your outlet may be obsolete; contact a licensed electrician to replace it. Never attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 15. Power-Cord Protection: Care must be taken to ensure that power supply cords are routed so as to avoid being damaged, such as by being walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. You should pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the product. 16. Protective Attachment Plug: The product may be equipped with an attachment plug with overload protection. This is a safety feature. See the operating instructions for replacement or directions to reset the protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, please consult an authorized service technician, and make sure s/he has used a replacement plug that has the same overload protection as the original plug as specified by the manufacturer. 17. Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be
sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit,
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size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode (see figure). 18. Lightning: Lightning can cause power surges, which may damage or destroy your product. For added protection, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. 19. Overloading: Always operate any electrical device in accordance with applicable electrical codes. Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of personal or property damage or injury, including fire or electric shock. 20. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards, including the risk of injury or damage to persons or property. Your warranty will also be voided. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 21. Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel if: a) the power-supply or plug is damaged in any way; b) liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen or been introduced into the product; c) the product has been exposed to rain, water or other sources of moisture; d) the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and/or require extensive work by a qualified service technician to restore the product to its normal operation; e) the product has been dropped or damaged in any way; f) the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicative of a need for service. 22. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that your service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in injury to property or persons including the risk of fire, electric shock, or other hazards, and your warranty will be voided. 23. Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform appropriate safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition. 24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting: the product should only be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended in this Manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS...2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...3 TABLE OF CONTENTS...6 ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS...8 Disc Requirements.... 8 DVD Features.... 8 DVD Region Codes... 9 Disc Care and Maintenance... 9 Handling a Disc.... 9. Cleaning a Disc...10. FEATURES....11 GETTING STARTED...12 DVD-536 at a Glance....12 Front Panel...12. Rear Panel....12 Remote Control...13. CONNECTIONS....15 Composite Video or S-Video Connection...15 Component Video Connection (Progressive Scan)..17. Audio Connections...18 2-Channel Stereo...18. 5.1-Channel Surround...19 Coaxial Digital Audio...19. Optical Digital Audio... 20 Power Supply....21 Power Management...21 BASIC OPERATIONS... 22 Basic Playback... 22 Play/Pause/Stop.... 22. Next/Previous (Skip)... 23 Forward/Reverse (Search)... 23. Slow/Step... 23 Disc Error Messages.... 24 Menu Navigation... 24 Numeric Keypad.... 25
Adjusting the Volume... 25. PLAYER FUNCTIONS....26 Menu / Title.... 26. Setup.... 26 On-Screen Display... 26 Repeat Mode.... 26 Repeat A-B Mode... 27. Multi-Angle/Subtitle/Audio... 27 Zoom.... 27 Program.... 28. Customizing a Program List... 28 SETUP... 30. Language Settings... 30 Display Settings....31. Audio Settings.... 32 Parental Settings... 32 TROUBLESHOOTING... 34 SPECIFICATIONS....37

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ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS
Disc Requirements This DVD player supports playback of the following discs. Type Disc Mark Content Type Disc Size Max. Playback Time 133 min (SS-SL) Digital Video Disc (DVD) Audio + Video (moving picture) 12 cm 242 min (SS-DL) 266 min (DS-SL) 484 min (DS-DL) Audio Compact Discs (CD) JPEG Picture CD -Audio Still Picture 12 cm 12 cm 74 min --
This unit can play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that contain audio titles or JPEG picture files. Discs not listed above are not supported by this unit (e.g., PC CD-ROM, CD-Extra, CD-G, CD-I, etc.) DVD Features Each DVD disc contains features that may vary depending upon the production of the disc. Some of the icons you may see that represent these features are shown below. Number of Audio Tracks Number of Subtitles Angle Indicator Screen Format (Aspect Ratio) Zoom
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Some of the DVD features enabled by this player depend on how the DVD was produced. Some features may not be enabled if the disc does not support the feature, or it may require special settings. Check the features printed on the DVD package or follow the instructions found on the discs on-screen menu.

DVD Region Codes DVD discs and DVD players are manufactured under a compulsory worldwide agreement, the DVD Regional Code System. DVD players will only operate with DVD discs encoded with the same corresponding Regional Code. Region Code Canada, USA Europe (including Poland, Romania, Czech Republic), Japan, Middle East (including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa) East Asia (including Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea), Southeast Asia Australia, Caribbean, Central America, South America, Mexico, New Zealand Africa, the former Soviet Union, India, North Korea, Pakistan, Turkmenistan China Region
Disc Care and Maintenance Optical discs (DVDs, CDs) contain high-density compressed data and need proper handling. Handling a Disc Hold a DVD/CD by its edges. Avoid touching the recorded side of the disc. To remove a DVD/CD from its storage case, press down on the center retention mechanism of the case and lift the disc out.
Do not subject discs to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, high humidity, or high temperatures. Do not bend or press discs. To reduce the risk of scratches, always put discs back in their case after use. Store discs vertically in a cabinet. Do not place stickers or labels on either side of a disc.
Cleaning a Disc Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe off any fingerprints and dusts from the playing surface of the disc. Wipe in a straight line radially from the center to the outside edge of the disc. Small dust particles and light stains will not affect playback quality.
Never use chemicals such as record sprays, anti-static sprays, benzene, or thinners to clean a disc. Doing so will damage the surface of the disc permanently.

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FEATURES
Progressive Scan DVD Player Compact and Slim Design DVD, DVDR/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and JPEG Compatible Dolby Digital Decoder 5.1-Channel Audio for Surround Sound Systems Optical, Digital, and Analog AV Outputs for Home Theater Use NTSC/PAL Compatible Convenient Front Panel and On-Screen Display Multiple Language, Subtitle, and Camera Angle Support Picture Zoom Function Parental Lock Control 100-240V Automatic Power Switching

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GETTING STARTED
DVD-536 at a Glance Front Panel 1. Power Button 2. Power Indicator 3. Disc Tray 4. Front Panel Display 5. Open/Close Button 6. Remote Sensor 7. Previous/Reverse Button 8. Next/Forward Button 9. Stop Button 10. Play/Pause Button Rear Panel 11. AC Power Cord 12. Component Video Out (Progressive Scan - 480p) 13. Composite Video Out (Interlaced - 480i) 14. S-Video Out (Interlaced - 480i) 15. 2-Channel Audio Out: L (Left Channel) R (Right Channel) 16. Coaxial Digital Audio Out 17. Optical Digital Audio Out 18. 5.1-Channel Audio Out: FL (Left Channel) FR (Right Channel) CENT (Center Channel) SL (Surround Left Channel) SR (Surround Right Channel) SW (Subwoofer Channel)

Depending on the model, the DVD player may be equipped with either 2channel stereo or 5.1-channel surround sound outputs. Stereo or surround sound will require a Stereo TV or Surround AV receiver, respectively. For Mono TVs, you may connect either the Left or Right stereo audio output to the Mono TVs audio input.
You will need to set your TV to the correct input line for use with the DVD player; depending on the brand of your TV, you may need to press a button labeled Line, Input, or Video/TV. This will switch the TV from broadcast reception mode to one of the AV input signals. Some TVs may have more than one AV input line.
The DVD player has built-in copyright protection technology that prevents copying from a DVD disc to any media. If a video recorder is connected to the player, the video output image will be distorted during recording.

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Component Video Connection (Progressive Scan) The Component Video jacks of the DVD player are capable of outputting video at a resolution of 480p (480-progressive). 480p is the native format of DVD video.
The Component Video connection must be enabled in the Setup menu prior to use. Please refer to the Setup section for more details.

Green (Y) Red (Cr)

2-Channel Audio
The DVD player is equipped with component video outputs located on the rear panel (green/blue/red). If your TV is not capable of accepting a component video signal, use the Composite Video or S-Video connections. You will need to set your TV to the correct input line for use with the DVD player; depending on the brand of your TV, you may need to press a button labeled Line, Input, or Video/TV. This will switch the TV from broadcast reception mode to one of the AV input signals. Some TVs may have more than one AV input line.

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Component Video

Blue (Cb)

Audio Connections Use one of the following connections only to avoid signal interference: 1. 2-Channel Stereo Audio Out 2. 5.1-Channel Surround Audio Out (requires a surround sound amplifier) 3. Coaxial Digital Audio Out (requires a digital decoding amplifier) 4. Optical Digital Audio Out (requires a digital decoding amplifier) 2-Channel Stereo The DVD player is equipped with 2-channel RCA Stereo Audio outputs located on the rear panel (L, R). Connect the players audio outputs to a stereo TV (or optionally, a stereo amplifier).

TV with AV Input

Component, Composite, or S-Video Connection
To L/R Audio Input of Stereo TV

2-Channel Stereo Amplifier
To L/R Audio Input of Stereo Amplifier (optional)
If a stereo amplifier is used, it should be set to the output mode that corresponds to the DVD player. Refer to the amplifiers user guide for help.

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5.1-Channel Surround The DVD player is equipped with 5.1-channel RCA Audio outputs located on the rear panel (FL, FR, CENT, SL, SR, SW). Connect the players audio outputs to a 5.1-channel surround sound amplifier.
5.1-Channel Surround Amplifier
To 5.1-Channel Audio Input of Surround Amplifier

5.1-Channel Audio

Coaxial Digital Audio The DVD player is equipped with a Coaxial Digital Audio output located on the rear panel. Connect the players digital audio output to an amplifier with digital decoding capabilities.
Digital Decoding Amplifier
To Coaxial Digital Audio Input of Digital Decoding Amplifier

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Digital Output can be output in two formats: Raw or PCM. For more information, please see the Setup > Audio Settings section of this manual or refer to your amplifiers documentation. Set the amplifier to the output mode that corresponds to the DVD player. Refer to the amplifiers user guide for help
Optical Digital Audio The DVD player is equipped with an Optical Digital Audio output located on the rear panel. Connect the players digital audio output to an amplifier with digital decoding capabilities.
To Optical Digital Audio Input of Digital Decoding Amplifier

Optical Digital Audio

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Power Supply This unit should be used with 100-240V ~50/60Hz AC wall outlets, only. Complete all system connections first before connecting the power.
Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet other than that which is indicated here and on the rating label as this may result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.
Power Management If the player will not be in use for a long period of time, set the Power Switch to the OFF position, unplug the player, and remove the batteries from the remote control.

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BASIC OPERATIONS
All key instructions refer to the remote control unless indicated otherwise. Some operations may be controlled by the buttons on the main unit. Basic Playback 1. Prepare the connections and power supply. Press to turn the player on. 2. Select the video line. Set your TV to display the video line connection that corresponds to your DVD player (e.g., AV1, AV2, Component, S-Video, DVD, etc.) The DVD output will be displayed on the TV screen when the proper line has been selected. If the DVD player is connected to the TV through an RF modulator, select the appropriate channel on the TV (usually Channel 3 or 4). If the audio output of the DVD player is connected to an amplifier, select the appropriate output mode of the amplifier.
3. Load a disc. Press to open the disc tray. Insert a disc with the label-side up. Press again to close the disc tray. If a single-sided disc is inserted upside-down, the player will display NO DISC or BAD DISC.
4. Start playback. Press to start playback. Some discs may start playing automatically or display a DVD menu specific to the disc. If a menu appears, use the Navigation Keypad to select a desired feature or option and then press to confirm.
Play/Pause/Stop Press Press to play the disc for the first time. during playback to pause. Press again to resume playback. to
Press during playback to stop the disc (Pre-Stop). Press resume playback at the time-point at which the disc was stopped.

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Press (When when the disc is Pre-Stopped to stop playback completely. is pressed, the disc will start playing from the beginning.)
Next/Previous (Skip) Press Press to skip to the next track (DVD, CD, etc). to return to the previous track (DVD, CD, etc).
Forward/Reverse (Search) Press to fast forward through the current track. Press sume normal playback. Press to reverse through the current track. Press normal playback. to reto resume
Each successive press of or or will change the search speed as follows: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, Normal. Skip and Search will not work during the Warning section of a DVD.

Slow/Step Press playback. for slow-motion playback. Press to resume normal
Each successive press of will change the rate of slow-motion playback as follows: x1/2, x1/4, x1/8, x1/16, x1/32, Normal. Audio will be muted during fast-forward, fast-reverse, and slow-motion playback.
for frame-by-frame playback. Each successive press of will advance the video one frame. Press to resume normal playback.

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Disc Error Messages The following messages will be displayed on screen if there is a problem with the format of the loaded disc. Invalid Region. The region code of the disc does not match the players region code (Region 1). Enter Password. The parental rating level of the disc is higher than the parental rating level setting of the player. The player will not play the disc unless the correct password is entered. Wrong Disc. The player is equipped with automatic disc quality detection software. If the player detects a disc that is damaged or has a format problem, it may play the disc at a lower quality or stop play completely, depending on how damaged the disc is.
DVD disc production quality may vary; some discs may deviate from the industry standard. Some incorrectly-formatted discs may still play; however, the playback and operational quality of the disc may be substandard.
Menu Navigation To navigate DVD disc menus or the players setup menus: Use the Navigation Keypad to select a desired feature or option in the menu: Press Press Up Down Left Right to confirm a selection in the menu. to cancel an entry.
For some menu options, you may be able to use the Numeric Keypad to input data.
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Numeric Keypad Use the Numeric Keypad to skip directly to a DVD chapter or CD track. (Some discs may not allow direct access function.) Use the +10 key to access track numbers higher than 9. To access Track 22, press +10 twice, and then press 2 (10 + 10 + 2 = 22).
Use the Numeric Keypad to input numbers in menu option fields, where possible. Press to cancel an entry.
Some DVDs may not allow direct track access.
Adjusting the Volume Press spectively. or to adjust the volume level output up or down, reagain to
Press to disable audio output completely. Press restore audio output.

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PLAYER FUNCTIONS
Some of the features and functions enabled by this player depend on how the DVD was produced. A function may not be enabled if the disc is not mastered to support it, or it may require special settings. Check the features printed on the DVD package or follow the instructions found on the discs on-screen menu. All key instructions refer to the remote control unless indicated otherwise. Some operations may be controlled by the buttons on the main unit. Menu / Title Press Press during DVD playback to return to the Main menu of the disc. during DVD playback to return to the Title menu of the disc.
Setup Press to enter the players setup menu to adjust the players internal settings; please see the SETUP section of this manual for more details. On-Screen Display Press to view the On-Screen Display (OSD) indicator. The OSD indicator is a user-friendly interface designed to display playback status. It will display information based on the type of disc that has been loaded (e.g., DVD or CD). Press once to show Track and Time information on-screen; press it twice to show Status information on-screen; press it a third time to exit OSD mode. Repeat Mode Press of to change the repeat mode of the player. Each successive press will change the mode as follows: DVD Mode x1 x2 x3 x4 Repeat All Repeat Title Repeat Chapter Repeat Off CD Mode Repeat Track Repeat Disc Repeat Off

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Repeat A-B Mode To repeat a specific section of a disc (play on a loop): 1. Press repeated. 2. Press repeated. to set the desired start point (A) of the section to be again to set the desired end point (B) of the section to be again
3. The section A-B will now play repeatedly as a loop. Press to resume normal playback. Multi-Angle/Subtitle/Audio
During playback of a DVD that has been mastered with multiple angles, press to view the available alternate camera angles. (A DVD may have up to 9 selectable angles.) During playback of a DVD that has been mastered with subtitles, press to view the available subtitle tracks. (A DVD may have up to 32 selectable subtitles.) During playback of a DVD that has been mastered with alternate language/ audio tracks, press to hear the alternate tracks. (A DVD may have up to 8 selectable audio tracks.)

Zoom Press to change the magnification level of the picture. During DVD playback, each successive press of will change the level of magnification as follows: x2, x3, x4, x1/2, x1/3, x1/4, Normal. During JPEG CD playback, each successive press of will change the level of magnification as follows: x2, x3, x4, x1/2, x1/3, x1/4, Normal.
When the magnification level is x2 or greater, use the Navigation Keypad to pan around the magnified picture. When the magnification level is Normal, use the Navigation Keypad to rotate the picture.

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The picture quality will decrease as the zoom level (magnification) increases.
Program Change the order in which tracks are played (Normal, Random, Program). Press to view the Program Mode menu.
Use the Navigation Keypad to select a program mode and then press

Program Mode

Description
Select Normal to play tracks in normal sequential order. Select Random to play tracks in random order. Select Program to play tracks in a custom order.
Customizing a Program List When Program is selected from the Program Mode menu, the Program List screen will appear. Use the Program List to customize the order in which tracks will play.
Program mode is available only when the player is in NAVIGATE OFF mode. If Program mode is not functioning, you may need to press to set the player to NAVIGATE OFF mode.

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DVD Program List Select Program from the Program Mode menu during DVD playback. Use the Navigation Keypad to select a field. The left column designates the program order number. Use the Numeric Keypad to enter track numbers in the left Tt columns (or press to delete).
Use the numeric keypad to enter chapter numbers in the right Chp columns (or press to delete).
To start over, use the Navigation Keypad to select Clear All. All Track/Chapter selections will be cleared. To play your programmed selections, use the Navigation Keypad to select Play or press to cancel.
CD Program Mode Select Program from the Program Mode menu during CD playback. Use the Navigation Keypad to select a field. The left column (Trk) designates the program order number. Use the Numeric Keypad to enter track numbers in the right No columns (or press to delete).
To start over, use the Navigation Keypad to select Clear All. All Track selections will be cleared. To play your programmed selections, use the Navigation Keypad to select Play or press to cancel.

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Enter Setup mode to adjust the various internal settings of the player. Make sure the player has been completely stopped before entering Setup mode. 1. Press to enter Setup mode.
2. Use the Navigation Keypad to select a desired item. 3. Press 4. Press to confirm a selection. to exit Setup mode (or select EXIT and press ).
Language Settings Use the Navigation Keypad to highlight the desired language selection and press to confirm. Item OSD Language Menu Audio Subtitle ScreenSaver DefaultReset Description Sets the language of the players onscreen display. Sets the default menu language of loaded DVDs. Sets the default language audio track of loaded DVDs. Sets the default subtitle track of loaded DVDs. The screensaver prevents burn-in damage to television displays. Resets all options to their factory-default state. Default Setting English English English English On

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Display Settings Use the Navigation Keypad to highlight the desired display selection and press to confirm. Item Description Sets the aspect ratio of the display. 16:9 is used with widescreen television displays. 4:3 L-Box (Letterbox) is used with standard television displays. Widescreen content will be displayed with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. 4:3 PS (Pan & Scan) is used with standard television displays. Widescreen content will be magnified slightly to fill the screen. The edges of the picture will be cut off. Sets the players Video Out signal type. Set this to correspond with the Video System type of your TV. NTSC is the standard used in North America. Sets your players video output mode. Set this to correspond with the type of connection used with your TV. S-Video+CVBS: S-Video or Composite Video (480i) P-Scan: Progressive Scan (480p) YUV: Component Video (480i/480p) Default Setting

Aspect Ratio

4:3 L-Box

TV Type

Video Out

S-Video+CVBS

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Audio Settings Use the Navigation Keypad to highlight the desired audio selection and press to confirm. Item Description Sets the digital audio output signal type (PCM, RAW, OFF). Digital audio output requires a connection to a digital decoding receiver (see your receivers manual for more information). Sets the audio channel mix mode (LT/ RT, Stereo, 5.1 Channel). Default Setting

SPDIF Digital

Channel Output

Stereo or 5.1 Channel*

* If no speakers were included with the DVD player, the default setting will be Stereo. If 5.1-channel speakers were included with the DVD player, the default setting will be 5.1 Channel. Parental Settings Use the Navigation Keypad to highlight the desired parental selection and press to confirm.
You must input the four-digit password to change the Parental
Settings. The initial password is 8888.
The Parental Settings password cannot be reset. Please keep the password in a safe place for future reference.

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Item Description Sets the maturity rating level of the player. The player will not play any discs rated higher than this setting. There are eight rating levels. Level 1 (Kid Safe) will restrict playback to discs suitable for people of all ages. Level 8 (Adult) will allow playback of all discs, including those suitable for adults only. Rating Level A setting of OFF will disable the Rating Level lock. To change the rating level: 1. Select Rating Level from the menu and press. 2. Use the Navigation Keypad to select the desired Rating Level. 3. Press. You will be prompted to enter the Parental Settings password. Enter the correct password and then press to finish changing the Rating Level. Change the Parental Settings password. Enter the old password, the new password, and then the new password again to verify and change the Parental Settings password. Restoring the players default settings will not reset the password. DO NOT FORGET THE PASSWORD; this password cannot be reset. 8 Default Setting

The player has malfunctioned. Unplug the player. After 30 minutes, plug in and power on the playerthe restore function should reset the player.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Display Type Disc/Media Support Video Formats Audio Formats Video Output Front Panel, On-Screen DVD, DVDR/RW, CD, CD-DA, CD-R/RW, JPEG (Picture CD) MPEG-2 MPEG-1 (Layer 1 & Layer 2) Component Video (Progressive Scan) S-Video Composite Video Optical Digital Audio Coaxial Digital Audio RCA 5.1-Channel Audio RCA 2-Channel Audio Dolby Digital Color System: PAL/NTSC Audio System: Dolby Digital Downmix Stereo Dolby Digital Digital Output Audio DAC 24bit/96KHz Video Output: 1Vpp (at 75) Audio Output: 2Vrms (1KHz, 0dB) (Stereo) AC 100-240V ~50/60Hz 20W (max)

Audio Output

Digital Audio Decoders Signal Output
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