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SilverCrest KH 6515/6516 DVD player
1. Technical data 2. Applications and functions 3. Delivery Contents 4. Setting up of the DVD player/Safety instructions 5. Remote control
5.1. Inserting the batteries 5.2. Using the remote control 5.3. Replacing the batteries
6. Connecting the DVD Player to a Television
6.1. 6.2. 6.3. 6.4. 6.5. 6.6. Connecting to a Television via Scart Cable/RGB Connecting to a Television via S-Video Connecting to a television via video input (composite video) Connection via component signal (YPbPr/Progressive Scan und YUV) Connection via VGA Connection via HDMI
7. Connecting audio components to the DVD player
7.1. Connecting a HiFi system 7.2. Connecting digital audio components via digital cables 7.3. Connecting digital audio components via analogue cables
8. Necessary settings to the DVD player before operation
8.1. 8.2. 8.3. 8.4. 8.5. 8.6. Using the OSD Menu Language Settings Video settings Audio settings Rating settings Misc settings
9. Initial operation of the DVD player
9.1. Inserting the DVD 9.2. Inserting memory cards/USB memory sticks with MP3-/WMA-/DivX-/JPEG- data 9.3. Removal of Memory cards/USB Memory sticks from the memory card slot
10. Playing back DVDs, VCDs or S-VCDs
10.1. Features during playback of a DVD, VCD or S-VCD
11. Playback of JPEG-Photo CD/WMA/MP3/MPEG4 12. Cleaning of the DVD player 13. Disposal 14. Troubleshooting 15. Glossary / Key Word Index 16. Important warranty notes
Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and preserve this booklet for later reference. Hand over the manual to whomsoever you might pass the appliance on to.

KH 6515/6516

1. Technical data
Power supply: Power consumption : TV standard: Operating temperature: Humidity: Video Output Output level: Horizontal resolution: Signal-to-noise ratio: Audio Output Impedance: Output level: Harmonic distortion: Dynamic range: Signal-to-noise ratio: AC 220 V - 240 V ~50 Hz 15 Watt PAL/NTSC +5 ~ +35C 5 ~ 90 % (no condensation)
LCD/Plasma picture screens or video-projectors, if for this the corresponding connection potential is available and the connection of a DVD player is provided for/allowed by the manufacturer of the playback device You can connect to the Silvercrest KH 6515/KH 6516 DVD player for sound output, for example music from the speaker of one of the televisions connected to the DVD player from external audio components such as a HiFi system, receiver or surround sound system (analogue/digital)
1 + 0.2/-0.2 Vp-p (75 ) > = 500 Lines 60 dB

IMPORTANT!

10 k 1.8 + 0.2/-0.8 Vrms (1kHz 0 dB) 0.01 % (JIS-A 1kHz, typical) 80 dB (JIS-A 1 KHz, typical) 95 dB (JIS-A 1 kHz, typical) No liability/warranty will be assumed for damage resulting from improper use of the device!

Connect the jack inscribed with VGA using a VGA cable to the corresponding socket on the television. Secure both plugs of the VGA cable with the screws. Insert the white audio cinch cable plug into the cinch socket inscribed "L" on the rear panel of the DVD player. Then insert the white plug at the other end of the audio cinch cable into the left channel audio socket on the television. Insert the red audio cinch cable plug into the cinch socket inscribed "R" on the rear panel of the DVD player. Then insert the red plug at the other end of the audio cinch cable into the right channel audio socket on the television. For playback select the matching channel on your television Check with the television's instruction manual on how you can set the AV channel. In the OSD menu select the menu Video/Video output/VGA.
Connect the jack inscribed with "HDMI" using a HDMI cable to the corresponding socket on the television. For playback select the matching channel on your television Check with the television's instruction manual on how you can set the AV channel. In the OSD menu select the menu Video/Video output/HDMI.

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Besides sound replay of DVDs, VCDs/S-VCDs and from Audio and MP3-CDs via the loud speaker of the television, to which the DVD player is connected sound replay can also be produced via external Audio components such as HiFi systems, Dolby Digital/DTS receiver or Surround Sound systems. You have the following options here: 7.1. Connecting a HiFi system In order to enjoy a full sound experience when playing DVDs with the DVD player you can connect a HiFi system to the player. Before connecting check with the HiFi system's instruction manual to verify. if the HiFi system is suitable for connection to a DVD player. If yes if the HiFi system is equiped with cinch sockets; if yes, you can connect the HiFi system to the DVD player via cinch cables. In order to connect a HiFi system.
NOTE: For an optimal sound experience place your HiFi system's loud speakers to the left and to the right of the television, on which you connected the DVD player. If you connected the DVD player to the television via a Scart cable the Audio signal will be transmitted via the cinch cable to your HiFi system as well as via the Scart cable to the television. In this case, set the volume of the television to the lowest value. 7.2. Connecting digital audio components via digital cables In order to enjoy Surround Sound during playback of correspondingly equiped DVDs (recognisable by the Dolby Digital or DTS-Logo) you can connect the DVD player to digital Audio components, for example a Dolby Digital- or DTSReceiver or a suitable Surround system. you can purchase the necessary cables for the hereafter described connection variants from your dealer. Firstly check with the digital components instruction manual to see if it allows for connection to the DVD player. via a coaxial cable or via an optical cable. Connection via coaxial cable In order to connect the DVD player to a digital audio component with a digital coaxial cable. Connect the "COAXIAL" inscribed plug to the corresponding socket on the digital audio component.

Insert the white cinch cable plug into the cinch socket inscribed "L" on the rear panel of the DVD player. Then insert the white plug at the other end of the cinch cable into the left channel cinch socket on the HiFi system. Insert the red cinch cable plug into the cinch socket inscribed "R" on the rear panel of the DVD player. Insert the red plug at the other end of the cinch cable into the right channel cinch socket of the HiFi system. Check with the instruction manual which settings on the HiFi system may be necessary in order to reproduce sound via the HiFi system during the playback of a DVD, VCD/ S-VCD, Audio or MP3 CD from the DVD player.
Connecting via optical cable In order to connect the DVD player to a digital audio component with an optical cable. Remove the protective plug from the "Optical" inscribed socket on the rear panel of the DVD player and insert the optical cable plug. Insert the plug at the other end of the optical cable in the corresponding socket of the digital audio component. NOTE: The optical cable is a glass fibre cable and must not be bent during installation. Otherwise the glass fibre contained in the cable could break and the cable would become unusable.

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All possible settings on the DVD player can be administered with the remote control via the so called "OnScreen display" menu (in short "OSD Menu"). The OSD Menu will be superimposed on the television screen.
NOTE: Make sure that no dirt can enter into the socket for the optical cable. This could cause signal interference. Always insert the protective plug into the socket if no optical cable is connected. Before you use the DVD player for the first time for playback of DVDs, VCDs/S-VCDs or Audio-/MP3-CDs you must implement a few settings via the OSD Menu. These settings are dependent amongst others on. the language, in which you want the OSD Menu to be displayed which TV standard corresponds to the television, to which you want to connect the DVD player Which image format your television can display In order to implement the necessary settings via the OSD Menu. First insert the connecter plug of the DVD player's power cord into a power socket. To turn the DVD player on press the "ON/OFF" button on the front panel of the DVD player. If the DVD player is already switched on but is in Standby Mode press the button "Standby" on the remote control to switch the DVD player on. Standby Mode is indicated by the red LED on the front panel of the device. The device will check to see if a disc is inserted. The SilverCrestLogo appears on the television screen: In order to connect the DVD player with analogue cables. Insert a cinch cable in each of. the sockets inscribed with "FL" (front left channel) the sockets inscribed with "FR" (front right channel) the sockets inscribed with "SL" (rear left channel) the sockets inscribed with "SR" (rear right channel) the socket inscribed with "CENTRE" (front centre channel) and the socket inscribed with "SUBWOOFER" (Bass) on the rear panel of the DVD player. insert the cinch cables into the corresponding analogue inputs in the digital audio component.

- HD-JPEG Mode:

- Digital Output:
8.4. Audio settings In this OSD-Menu you can administer the settings for Bass Management, the size of individual loud speakers, Test Sound, Delays, Digital Audio Outputs, Night Mode and ProLogic.

- Night mode:

-Bass management: Here you can Activate/Deactivate the Bass-Management. Activation (on) is necessary if you are not using a 5.1 amplifier with its own speaker management but rather want the sound output transmitted via a particular amplifier. In this case the DVD player must be informed which kind of speaker (Small/Large) is to be run from the respective sound output. In this way the sound and the separation of Highs, Middles and Basses can be optimally conformed. - Front, Center, Surround, Subwoofer LS: Here you can Activate/Deactivate the particular speaker type and set the size. Large: Bass activated. Small: Bass deactivate (Selectable only when Bass Management is activated) Small: No speaker connected - Test tones: Here you can switch on a test sound for each particular audio output in order to check your 5.1 Surround settings.

- ProLogic:

8.5. Rating settings In this Menu you can administer the settings for the child lock and change the password.

- Parental control:

Here you set the child lock in three levels. G: Only unrestricted DVDs can be played. PG-13: No DVD with an age restriction over 13 can be played. Adults: All DVDs, including those with age restrictions over 18 can be played.

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To activate the age release you must select the option "Parental control" in the OSD Menu under "Rating" and enter the password (8888). You confirm your entry by pressing the button "OK". Again select the option "Parental control" and now set the desired child lock level. You confirm your entry by pressing the button "OK". - Set password: Here you can change the preset password (8888) and submit your own password. Only the numbers 0-9 can be used. To change the password select the option "Set password" in the OSD Menu. Enter the valid password. You confirm your entry by pressing the button "OK". Again select the option "Set password" and enter the new password. You confirm your entry by pressing the button "OK". NOTE: In case you should forget your new password you can use the factory default password (8888).
After you have placed the DVD player in a suitable location connected the DVD player to a television by one of the designated connection options connected the DVD player, if desired, to a HiFi or Surround system (analogue/digital) for example a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver made the remote control ready for operation by inserting the batteries become acquainted with the activation and handling of the OSD Menu using the remote control the DVD player is ready for operation.

Skip to beginning of chapter (Skip) NOTE: This function may not be available on all DVDs/VCDs/S-VCDs! If you attempt to execute a function that is not available, the symbol is displayed on the television screen. With the "Skip forward" and "Skip backwards" buttons on the remote control or on the front panel of the device you can manoeuvre inside the film on the inserted DVD/VCD/S-VCD during playback. forwards to the beginning of the next chapter or skip backwards to the previous chapter The chapter selected will immediately play back without the necessity of pressing the "Play" button. The number of the selected chapter will show in the display on the front panel of the DVD player to the left of the played time indicator. Entry of the title number via number keys NOTE: This function may not be available on all DVDs/VCDs/S-VCDs! If you attempt to execute a function that is not available, the symbol is displayed on the television screen. Instead of using the Skip function you can also enter the title from within the film on the inserted DVD/VCD/S-VCD direct by entering the title number via the number buttons 0 to 9 on the remote control. For this. During playback or while playback is stopped press the number button, corresponding to the title number, on the remote control, for example the "3" button for the third title or "1" followed by "0" for the tenth title. The numbers entered will be briefly superimposed on the television screen. Then press the "OK" button on the remote control. Playback of the title with the entered number will now automatically begin. Search function You can also use the search function to select a title or chapter from the inserted DVD/VCD/S-VCD directly: Direct chapter or time selection via the Search function NOTE: These functions may not be available on all DVDs/VCDs/S-VCDs! If you attempt to execute a function that is not available, the symbol is displayed on the television screen.
The menu option "Mode" is automatically selected first. By pressing the button"OK" on the remote control you can select between the options "Off", "Random" and "PBC". Set to "PBC" and press the "Mode" button again. The "Playback Mode" menu will fade out, PBC is now switched on. NOTE: If you switch PBC on during playback it is possible that playback will stop then start again at the beginning. To superimpose the PBC main menu press the button "Menu" on the remote control during playback.

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Entering the time position via the Search function To select a chapter by entering its time position. During playback press the "Search" button on the remote control. The "Search" menu will be superimposed on the television screen.
For Quick search backwards press the button "F.RWD" once for doubled Quick search speed; "x2" will be displayed on the television screen twice for quadrupled Quick search speed; "x4" will be displayed on the television screen three times for eightfold Quick search speed; "x8" will be displayed on the television screen four times for sixteenfold Quick search speed; "x16" is displayed on the TV screen five times for thirtytwofold Quick search speed; "x32" is displayed on the TV screen NOTE: During Quick search no sound will be played. To continue with playback of the film at the selected position with the normal speed, during Quick search press the "Play" button on the front panel of the DVD player or on the remote control. "Play" will again be displayed on the television screen. Slow down playback forwards/backwards (Slow motion) To playback the contents of the inserted DVD/VCD/S-VCD in slow motion. For slow motion forward press the "S.FWD" button. once for half playback speed (compared to normal playback speed); "1/2" will appear on the television screen twice for a quarter of the playback speed; "1/4" will appear on the television screen three times for one sixth of the playback speed; "1/6" will appear on the television screen four times for one eighth of the playback speed; "1/8" will appear on the television screen For slow motion backwards press the "S.RWD" button. once for half the playback speed; "1/2" will appear on the television screen twice for a quarter of the playback speed; "1/4" will appear on the television screen three times for one sixth of the playback speed; "1/6" will appear on the television screen four times for one seventh Scan speed; "1/8" will appear on the television screen NOTE: No sound is played during slow playback. To continue with playback of the film at the selected position with the normal speed, during slow motion press the "Play" button on the front panel of the DVD player or on the remote control. "Play" will again be displayed on the television screen.

When you have programmed the desired chapter select the option "Playback" below the input field using the control buttons. Press the "OK" button. The programmed playback now starts with the chapter entered in the programme memory cell 1. Inside the programmed chapter you can skip to the start of the next or preceeding chapter by pressing the "Skip+" or "Skip-" buttons on the front panel of the DVD player or on the remote control. To delete the programmed playback press the "Stop" button on the front panel of the DVD player or on the remote control twice during playback. NOTE: If you are not sure which number a programmable title, and/ or a chapter has then you select the corresponding chapter with the "Skip+"/ "Skip-" button during playback of the film and subsequently press the "Display" button on the remote control to superimpose all the information on the inserted DVD/VCD/S-VCD onto the television screen. Here you will find, among other things, the current title as well as the chapter numbers.
On this theme see also the chapter "Superimpose disc
information" on page 20. Programming example You may enter the chapters with the numbers 03 and 10 of a film on a DVD/VCD/S-VCD for programmed playback; in this example the main film has the title number 01: In the programme menu the first title is automatically tagged. To confirm the selection press the "OK" button. The chapter of the first title now appears. Select the third chapter with the control buttons and confirm the selection with the "OK" button. The chapter will be filed on the first programme position. Select the tenth chapter with the control buttons and confirm the selection with "OK". The chapter will be filed on the second programme position. Select the option "Playback" with the control buttons below the input field. Press the "OK" button. The programmed playback now starts with chapter 3. Superimpose disc information NOTE: This function may not be available on all DVDs/VCDs/S-VCDs! If you attempt to execute a function that is not available, the symbol is displayed on the television screen. With this function you can superimpose, during playback, on the television screen all available information pertaining to a DVD/VCD/S-VCD inserted in the DVD player.

Use the control buttons on the remote control to select the desired title. Confirm the selection by pressing the "OK" button. The chapter pertaining to the title will appear.
Use the control buttons on the remote control to select the desired chapter. Confirm the selection by pressing the "OK" button. The chapter will be filed on the first memory cell. Further chapters will, in turn, be filed in the memory cells 2-16. To delete the current last input select the input field "Delete" with the control buttons or press once the "CLR" button. By pressing the "CLR" button again the last chapter input in each case is always deleted.
What are titles and chapters? On this topic, please refer to Section 15. "Glossary / KeyWord Index.

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For this. During playback press the "Display" button on the remote control. On the television screen will be superimposed: In respect to DVDs: the time already played back of the currently running DVD in hours, minutes and seconds the time left to the end of the film in hours, minutes and seconds the type of the inserted disc (DVD) the current title number/the total number of titles the current chapter number/the total number of chapters the currently entered playback language the current selected sub title setting the current selected camera perspective/the number of currently available camera perspectives (Angles) For VCDs/S-VCDs: the time already played back of the currently running VCD/S-VCD in hours, minutes and seconds the time left to the end of the film currently playing in hours, minutes and seconds the type of inserted disc (VCD/S-VCD) the current playback language setting To hide the disc information press the "Display" button again. Switch on several playback modes NOTE: This function may not be available on all DVDs/VCDs/S-VCDs! If you attempt to execute a function that is not available, the symbol is displayed on the television screen. During the playback of a DVD/VCD/S-VCD you can switch on the following playback modes: Random Playback When you switch on the random playback the chapters on the inserted DVD/VCD/S-VCD will be played back in random order. To switch on the Random Playback. Press the "Mode" button on the remote control during playback. The "Playback Mode" menu will be superimposed on the television screen:
By pressing the "OK" button on the remote control you can select between the options "Normal" and "Random" (with VCDs/S-VCDs the option "PBC" is added). Set to "Random" and press the "Mode" button again. The "Playback Mode" menu is hidden and the random function is now switched on. To switch off the random function press the "Mode" button during playback and select the option "Normal" in the "Playback Mode" menu under the menu option "Modes" by pressing the "OK" button. When you press the "Mode" button again the random function is switched off. Repeated play With the function "Repeated Play" you can.. in respect to DVDs, optionally repeat the title or chapter of the inserted DVD. in respect to VCDs/S-VCDs individual titles and/or the entire VCD/S-VCD repeatedly playback. To switch off repeat play. Press the "Mode" button on the remote control during playback. The "Playback Mode" menu will be superimposed on the television screen: Press the control button to select the menu option "Repeat".

Switch to the file window by pressing the control button. Select the files that you want to incorporate into your programme by pressing the "OK" button. A tick is displayed in front of the selected files. When you have tagged all the desired files select "Add to program" in the settings window. The selected files are specially listed. Select "Program view"in the settings window to display the selected files only. To delete individual files from the programme list, tag the file with the "OK" button. The file will be marked with a tick. Then select "Delete Program". The tagged files will be deleted from the programme list. Select the settings window "Browser view" to display the complete file list once more.
Rotation (JPEG images only) By pressing the control buttons images.

you can rotate JPEG

Enlargement (Zoom) (JPEG images only) Press the "Zoom" button to enlarge image details. You can shunt the image details with the control buttons.

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View (JPEG images only) Press the "TItle" button during JPEG playback. Up to 9 small format images will be displayed on the television screen. With the help of the control buttons you can select an image. By pressing the "OK" button the selected image will be displayed in large format. To turn to the next page press the button "Skip +" and/or "Skip -". Effects (JPEG images only) With the Effect function you can cross fade JPEG images with various effects. Press the "Angle" button during playback. The type of cross fading will be displayed on the television screen: Fade out image downwards, fade out image upwards, fade in the centre, fade out the centre, screen downwards, screen upwards, random transition effect, no transition effect.

14. Troubleshooting

The display is blank/DVD player does not function, even though it was switched on
Check whether the power cord is properly plugged into the socket. Check whether the socket into which you have plugged the power cord of the DVD player is supplying electricity by plugging in another device. Where appropiate plug the DVD players power cable into another power socket. Check to see that the display dimmer function is switched off. For this purpose press the button "Dimmer" on the remote control. Switch the DVD player off by pressing the ON/OFF button and then wait ten seconds. Switch the DVD player on again by pressing the ON/OFF button once more.

12. Cleaning of the DVD player
The display indicates "No Disc", even though a disc was inserted Only clean the housing of the DVD player with a slightly damp cloth and a mild cleanser. When cleaning, make certain not to allow any moisture to enter into the DVD player! Clean the inside of the disc tray if necessary only with a clean, dry brush (e.g. lens cleaning brush, available from camera stores). Never use moisture to clean the inside of the disc tray!
The disc is dirty, scratched or damaged. Clean the disc or insert a different disc. The Country/Regional code of the inserted DVD/VCD/S-VCD does not coincide with the Country/Regional code of the DVD player. In this case, the DVD/VCD/S-VCD cannot be played with the DVD player.
If moisture enters the DVD player, the risk of an electric shock exists! The DVD player may also be irreparably damaged!
Inserted disc is not played A film of condensation may have formed on the laser sensor lens of the DVD player. In particular, this may occur if the DVD player has been subjected to large temperature fluctuations. In this case, place the DVD player in a dry environment at normal room temperature. First remove any inserted disc from the disc tray. Then leave the DVD player switched off for at least one hour without using it until the condensation film has evaporated. No image or only black and white image

13. Disposal

Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste. Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or at your community waste facility. Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal centre. Disposing of batteries! Do not dispose of the batteries with household waste. Every consumer is legally committed to disposing of batteries at the collection point in his community or with the trade. This obligation is intended to ensure that batteries are disposed of in an environmentally safe fashion. Only dispose of batteries when they are fully discharged.
Check to see that all connection cables between the DVD player and television (or Video projector) are plugged firmly into the corresponding sockets Check whether the settings in the OSD menu match the connection option you have used to connect the DVD player to the television (or the video projector).
For this refer to chapter 6 "Connection of the DVD player

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Using the television's (or Video projector's) instruction manual check to see if current settings to the television (or Video projector) are necessary in order to use the DVD player with the television.

Make sure that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the DVD player. When using the remote control position yourself not more than five metres from the DVD player.

No sound

Check to see if the television and/or DVD player are currently switched to mute. Check to see if all connections cables between the DVD player and currently connected audio components are firmly plugged into the corresponding sockets. Check whether the settings in the OSD menu match the connection option you have used to connect the audio components to the DVD player.
Playback language / subtitle language does not match the settings in the OSD menu The playback language / subtitle language configured in the OSD menu is not available on the inserted disc. One or more functions cannot be activated The selected function may not be available for all DVDs/VCDs/ S-VCDs. If you attempt to execute a function that is not available, the symbol is displayed on the television screen. None of the buttons on the device or on the remote control function / other malfunctions
For this refer to chapter 7 "Connecting Audio components

to the DVD player.

Using the television's instruction manual check to see if current settings to the television are necessary in order to use the DVD player with the television. Using the instructions manual of a currently connected audio component check to see if settings to the component are necessary in order to use it with the DVD player. If you have connected the DVD player to a stereo television and have not connected an audio component to the DVD player or have connected a Dolby Prologic compatible audio component via the analogue stereo outlet (via cinch cables to the cinch sockets L and R) of the DVD player: Check to see if you have selected the option Large in the OSD Menu under the Sub menu option Front LS.
Switch the DVD player off by pressing the ON/OFF button. Wait ten seconds and then press the ON/OFF button again to switch on the DVD player once more. If the problem still persists: Set the DVD player back to its default settings.
For this refer to chapter 8.6 "Misc settings".
Contact one of our service partners in your area if the indicated malfunction cannot be resolved as described or something other than the indicated malfunction occurs
For this refer to chapter 16 "Important Warranty notes".
15. Glossary / Key Word Index
What are DVDs, VCDs and S-VCDs?

No 4:3 or 16:9 image

Consult the operating manual of the television to determine which image format the television supports. Check whether the settings in the OSD menu match the available image format of the television.
DVDs DVD is short for "Digital Versatile Disc". DVDs are used to store audio and video data; they exist in the sizes 8 cm and 12 cm (diameter). With a storage capacity many times greater than that of CD-Rs/CD-RWs, DVDs offer up to eight hours of playback time for the audio and video data they contain.

Remote control does not function
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VCDs/S-VCDs With "Video CD" (VCD) and "Super Video CD" (S-VCD) two compression processes, thus space saving, are designated for storage of films on CDs. VCDs and S-VCDs exist in the sizes 8 cm and 12 cm (diameter). Their storage capacity is lower than that of DVDs. Therefore they offer only a playback duration, for the Audio and Video stored on them, of 20 minutes (8 cm format) and/or 74 minutes (12 cm format). VCDs exist in two versions: Only audio and video data can be played back on version 1.1 VCDs/S-VCDs. PBC (Playback control) functions are available on version 2.0 VCDs/S-VCDs. In addition, paused images can be displayed in high resolution. Playback Control (PBC) VCDs/S-VCDs of version 2.0 have Playback Control ("PBC"). This means that a root menu is available on the VCD/S-VCD, with which various features of the VCD/SVCD can be accessed. What are titles and chapters? Titles are the largest units of video and audio data on DVDs; with many DVDs the (Main) film has the title number 01. For bonus material (i.e. film trailers, background information etc.), that is available on many DVDs, current additional title numbers can be used. Chapters are the next smaller unit of video and audio data beneath titles. If the title or titles on a DVD/VCD/S-VCD are subdivided into chapters, they are assigned numbers that can be entered to select the chapters directly. Please note that not all DVDs are the title or titles (numbered) subdivided into chapters Are chapters also indicated as "scenes" (i.e. in the DVD's main menu) What are Scart, S-Video, Composite-Video Progressive Scan, YUV and HDMI? Scart Scart refers to a 21-pin, standardised connector over which the RGB signals, video signals and S-video signals as well as numerous control and additional signals are transmitted. S-video When the DVD player is connected to a television via S-video, the brightness and colour signals are separated; this achieves better image sharpness and less "colour noise. Colour noise refers to the overlaying of the colourful, usually highly saturated parts of a video image with irregular, variable flaw patterns.

Composite video Video signal or FBAS signal; this refers to a video signal that contains both colour and brightness information. Progressive scan Normally TV sets and Video projectors with so called "Half images" are controlled. This results in clearly visible line structures. In contrast, progressive scan refers to the supply of full images (with this DVD player at the YPbPr output), progressive scan signals can only be processed by playback devices (primarily large screen televisions, projectors) that offer this feature. The image quality is significantly better than typical video signals. YUV (component video out) YUV refers to the component signal, which is available with this device at the YPbPR output in the form of "half images"; as a rule this is the best signal for the control of large screen televisions and projectors, which can not process Progressive scan signals. As with RGB video signals, the YUV consists of three separate video signals: the brightness signal "Y" and both colour difference signals "Pb/Cb" and "Pr/Cr" Half images (interlacing) / full images (progressive scanning) A standard television image consists of 576 visible lines; first the odd then the even image lines are displayed in alternation. In other words, one half image is shown at a time. In this way, only 30 full images (60 half images) can be displayed per second. This method is referred to as "interlace" format. Contrary to this with the so called progressive or "Progressive scan" format all images are shown every time, that is to say 60 full images per second are displayed. This increases the overall quality of the image; for example paused images and text appear sharper. HDMI HDMI is short for "High Definition Multimedia Interface" and refers to a 19 contact interface for complete digital transmission of audio and video data. With its high bandwidth HDMI handles all known today home electronics digital video and audio formats. HDMI transmits audio data up to frequencys of 192 kHz with text widths of up to 24 Bit on up to 8 channels. Thus not only all of today's image and sound formats introduced into home electronics including HDTV (up to the highest present resolution of 1080i) are transmitted without loss of quality but also future formats with yet higher resolutions.

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Decoder The sound on DVDs with home theatre sound is saved on the DVD in encrypted (encoded) form. Different encryption formats exist for several purposes, for example AC-3 for the playback of Dolby Digital Surround Sound. To playback the encrypted sound the playback device (i.e. the DVD player) and/or the audio component connected to it (i.e. Surround system) must have a so called Decoder that can turn the encrypted signal back into music and/or sound. The Silvercrest KH 6510/KH 6511 DVD player is equiped with an AC-3 Decoder (for Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound signals). Dolby Surround Dolby Surround is an analog audio format with which the two channels of a stereo audio signal are used to store surround sound information for an additional channel. Dolby Surround decoders convert the signals back into sound or music and send the audio to two additional speakers that are situated behind the listener. Dolby Prologic In comparison with the Dolby Surround audio format, Dolby Prologic uses an additional channel in the stereo signal; this is the "center" channel. The corresponding center speaker is situated directly between the stereo speakers. The deepest tones are sent to a low range speaker, called a "subwoofer". The subwoofer can be placed at any location in the room; the reason for this is that the deep tones emitted by the subwoofer cannot be precisely localised by the human ear. Dolby Digital (5.1) Dolby Digital, also referred to as AC3, is a digital audio format with which up to six separate audio channels can be transmitted. On most current DVDs, the audio is stored in "Dolby Digital 5.1" format; the "5" in the name "5.1" stands for the three front and two rear surround sound channels, the "1" stands for the subwoofer channel. DTS DTS is short for "Digital Theatre System" and is designated one of the most conventional Surround Sound formats for DVDs. As with Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS uses three front and two rear surround sound channels as well as a subwoofer channel. What are PAL, NTSC and SECAM? PAL PAL is short for "Phase Alternation Line". PAL is the typical and most common colour television standard in Central and Western Europe (exception: France see the heading "SECAM"), the most wide spread and common colour television standard.