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DVD PLAYER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL : SD-3815
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
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Safety Precautions FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio CAUTION frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifi- DO NOT OPEN cations are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK unauthorized change or modification is made. OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) REGULATORY INFORMATION: F
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND 15. Attachments INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR 16. Accessories FUTURE REFERENCE. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. table specified by the manufacturer or sold with Improper use can result in electric shock or
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Table of Contents Programmed Playback with Video CD Introduction and Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Programmed Playback with Video CD IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3 and Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Repeat Programmed Tracks/All . . . . . . . . . . 20 Before Use
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Before Use Disc-related terms Playable Discs Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying feature content DVD Video or additional feature content, or music album. (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling Video CD (VCD) you to locate it easily. (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Chapter (DVD only) Audio CD Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller (8 cm / 12 cm disc) than titles. In addition, this unit can play a DVD-R, CD-R or A title is compos
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Before Use (Cont’d) Storing discs Precautions After playing, store the disc in its case. Handling the unit Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sun- When shipping the unit light, as there may be a considerable temperature build- The original shipping carton and packing materials up inside the car. come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Cleaning discs When setting up
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Front Panel and Display Window ON/STANDBY PLAY ( N ) Switches the player ON and OFF. Starts playback. OPEN/CLOSE ( Z ) ON/STANDBY indicator Opens or closes the disc tray. Lights red when the player is in Standby mode (off). STOP ( x ) 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 (left/right/up/down) Stops playback. Selects an item in the menu. PAUSE ( X ) ENTER Pauses playback temporarily / Confirms menu selection. press repeatedly for frame-by- Disc Tray frame playback. Insert a disc here. Display window
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AAA Remote Control POWER OPEN/CLOSE ( Z ) Opens and closes the disc tray. Switches DVD Player ON and OFF. ZOOM GUI DISPLAY Enlarges video image. Accesses on-screen display E.A.M. SETUP Selects sound mode during disc Accesses or closes setup menu. playback. TOP MENU MENU Displays the Title menu of the disc if Accesses menu on a DVD disc. available. ENTER 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 (left/right/up/down) Confirms menu selection. Selects an item in the menu. RETURN CLEAR - Removes the setup menu
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Rear Panel OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. ANALOG AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) 1, 2 Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with video inputs. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. S-VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with S-Video inputs. VIDEO OUTPUT Switch S
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Connections ® Progressive Scan (ColorStream pro) connection Tips If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish television, you may take advantage of the DVD to connect, there are various ways you could connect Player’s progressive scan output for the highest the player. Use only one of the connections video resolution possible. described below. If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan for- Please refer to the manuals of y
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Connections (Cont’d) Rear of DVD player Connecting to Optional Equipment Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Surround Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Player to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver or stereo system, using the supplied audio cables (A). Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel O X A decoder (Dolby Digit
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Before Operation Repeat mode Icons General Explanation TITLE This manual gives basic instructions for operating the Repeat Title DVD Player. Some DVDs require specific operation or CHAPT Repeat Chapter allow only limited operation during playback. When this TRACK Repeat Track (non-PBC Video CDs occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indi- and Audio CD only) cating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD DISC Player or is not available on the disc. Repeat Current Disc (non-PBC Video
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Before Operation (Cont’d) Picture Initial Settings You can install your own Personal Preferences. TV Aspect DVD 4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- nected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars Initial Settings General Operation above and below the picture. Press SETUP. 4:3 Panscan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- 1 The setup menu appears. nected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Both side of the original picture may be cut off. Original Disc Audio
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Before Operation (Cont’d) Dynamic Range Control (DRC) Sound With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s sound- Digital Audio Output track in the most accurate and realistic presentation Each DVD disc may have a variety of audio output possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, options. Set the player’s Digital Audio Output according you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the to the type of audio system you use. audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds DOLBY
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Before Operation (Cont’d) Parental Control Area Code DVD Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were DVD Rating used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for (See “Area Code List”, page 27.). children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control Code Set Disc Audio information that applies to the complete disc or to Disc Subtitle U S certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated Disc Menu from 1 to 8, and alternativ
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Operation with DVD, Video CD and Audio CD Exchanging discs during playback Playing a DVD, Video CD and Audio CD Press DISC CHANGE on the front panel during play- VCD2.0 VCD1.1 Playback Setup DVD CD back to open the disc tray. Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc trays to the Turn on the TV and select the video input source desired position. The carousel will rotate clockwise by corresponding to the DVD player. one disc increments. Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select Exchange
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Operation with DVD, Video CD and Audio CD (Cont’d) VCD2.0 VCD1.1 Slow Motion DVD General Features 1 Press SLOW t or T during playback. Note The player will enter SLOW mode. Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use 2 Use the SLOW t or T to select the required speed: the remote control. Some features may also be t 1/16, t 1/8, t 1/4 or t 1/2 (reverse), or T 1/16, T 1/8, T 1/4 or T 1/2 (forward). available from the Setup menu. 3 To exit slow motion mode, press PLAY. 1/3 Moving to anot
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Operation with DVD, Video CD and Audio CD (Cont’d) General Features (cont’d) 0:16:57 -:--:-- Time Search DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 Repeat DVD CD The Time Search function allows you to start playing at any elapsed time location on the disc. TRACK DISC ALL OFF CHAPT TITLE 1 Press GUI DISPLAY during playback. The on-screen DVD Video Discs - Repeat Chapter/Title/Off display appears on the screen. 1 To repeat the chapter currently playing, press REPEAT. The Time Search box shows the elapsed playing time of t
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Operation with DVD, Video CD and Audio CD (Cont’d) General Features (cont’d) Special DVD Features DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 DVD CD Marker Search Checking the contents of DVD Video MARKER SEARCH 1/9 discs: Menus DVDs may contain menus that allow you to access spe- You can start playback from a memorized point. Up to cial features. To access the disc menu, press MENU. nine points can be memorized. Then, press the appropriate number button to select an To enter a mark, follow these steps. option. Or, use
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Programmed Playback with Video CD and Audio CD Programmed Playback with Video CD Repeat Programmed Tracks/All and Audio CD 1 To repeat the track currently playing, press REPEAT. The Repeat Track icon appears on the TV screen. Note 2 To repeat all tracks on the program list, press On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to Off on the REPEAT two times. setup menu to use the Program function. See page 14. The Repeat All icon appears on the TV screen. 3 To cancel Repeat mode, press REPEAT repeate
