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TF-DVD1256
5.6” TFT Portable DVD/MP3/CD Player and NTSC TV Tuner
Instruction Manual
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
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PRECAUTIONS For Customer Use: CAUTION Enter below the serial number that is located on the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK bottom of the unit. Retain this information for future DO NOT OPEN reference. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELEC- Model No. TF-DVD1256 TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK) OF THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Serial No. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pre
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future refer- ence. 3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. 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, ground- ing of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 22. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that your service techni- cian has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same charac- teristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 23. Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service tech- nician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper oper
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................. 3 TABLE.OF.CONTENTS....................................................................................................................... 6 PACKAGE.CONTENTS.........................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MORE.DVD.FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................... 18 Display ...................................................................................................................................18 Menu / Title / Return ..............................................................................................................18 Setup ..................................................................
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PACKAGE CONTENTS Please make sure the following items are included in the package. If any items are missing, please contact your local dealer. Standby DVD/AV Previous Exit 1. TF-DVD1256 Main Unit 2. Full Function Remote Control 3. AV Cable 4. External Coaxial Antenna Adapter 5. AC Adapter and Power Cord 6. Car/Boat DC Adapter 1 2 3 4 5 6
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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) 242 min (SS-DL) Audio + Video DVD-Video Discs 12 cm (moving picture) 266 min (DS-SL) 484 min (DS-DL) Audio Compact Discs (CDs) Audio 12 cm 74 min JPEG CDs -- Still Picture 12 cm -- This unit can play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that contain JPEG picture files. Discs not listed above are not supported by this unit (eg, PC CD-ROM,
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS Top View Side View (Right) TUNING STEREO CONTROL SPEAKERS (Radio) ANTENNA HANDLE DISC COMPARTMENT OPEN BUTTON TV-MENU BAND SWITCH FUNCTION SWITCH DVD: STOP DVD: NEXT TV: LEFT TV: CH + / UP DVD: PLAY/PAUSE DVD: PREVIOUS TV: RIGHT TV: CH - / DOWN Front View SCREEN MASTER VOLUME TUNING CONTROL CONTROL (Radio) REMOTE SENSOR POWER BUTTON HEADPHONE JACK FREQUENCY PANEL 10
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS Remote Control Standby DVD/AV Previous Exit Battery Installation CR2025 To open the battery compartment: + 1) Press in the direction of the arrow; 2) Slide the compartment out. To install the battery: 1) Place the battery in the compartment with the positive side ( + ) facing up; 2) Push the compartment in to close. 11
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CONNECTIONS RCA Audio/Video Output Use the built-in DVD player with another TV or external display. 1. Connect a TV to the unit’s Rear AV jacks with the supplied AV Cable (L, R, VIDEO). • You may opt to use the Digital Coaxial Audio connection INSTEAD of the RCA Audio (L, R) connection (refer to the Digital Coaxial (5.1-Channel) Audio section for details. • Note that the Rear AV jacks are used for both DVD output and AV input. 2. Set the Function Switch to the DVD position. 3. Press the AV mod
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CONNECTIONS Digital Coaxial (5.1-Channel) Audio The DVD player can output 5.1-channel surround sound audio through the Coaxial Digital Audio jack. You will need a Dolby Pro Logic Surround amplifier and a digital coaxial cable to use this feature. Dolby Pro Logic Surround Amplifier To Digital Coaxial Input Coaxial Cable (not supplied) To COAXIAL Out (TV-DVD1260) Note: • Please refer to your receiver’s instruction manual for more information on how to properly set up your surround sound system.
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GETTING STARTED Remote Control • To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor of the player. Operate the remote within 15 feet of the sensor and at an angle of +/- 60 degrees. • Replace the battery if the remote control does not work. • Remove the battery from the remote if it will not be used for a long period of time. Power Supply Using the AC/DC Adapter This AC/DC adapter should be used with 100-240V 50/60Hz AC wall outlets. • DC Out: 13.5V, 3.5A max. Caution: • Do not connect the pow
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BASIC OPERATIONS Radio Mode 1. Press POWER to turn on the unit. 2. Set the Function Switch to the RADIO position. 3. Set the Band Switch to the AM or FM position. 4. Tune into a desired broadcast station by turning the Tuning Control dial. 5. Adjust the volume level by turning the Volume Control dial. TV Mode 1. Press POWER to turn on the unit. 2. Set the Function Switch to the TV position. 3. Extend the telescopic antenna. Adjust the position of the antenna to maximize broadcast reception. 4.
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BASIC OPERATIONS Play/Pause/Stop • Press to play the disc for the first time. • Press during playback to pause. Press again to resume playback. • Press during playback to stop the disc (“Pre-Stop”). Press to resume playback at the time-point at which the disc was stopped. • Press when the disc is “Pre-Stopped” to stop playback completely. (When is pressed, the disc will start playing from the beginning.) Next/Previous (Skip) • Press to skip forward one track (DVD, CD, etc). • Press t
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BASIC OPERATIONS Adjusting the Volume • Turn the Volume Control dial to adjust the volume level up or down. • Press MUTE to turn the volume off completely; press mute again to restore the volume to its previous level. Disc Error Messages The following messages will be displayed on-screen if there is a problem with the format of the loaded disc. • WRONG REGIONAL DISC. The region code of the disc does not match the player’s region code (Region 1). • WRONG PASSWORD. The parental rating level
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MORE DVD FUNCTIONS Display • Press the DISPLAY button once to show time information on-screen; press it twice to show status information on-screen; press it a third time to exit the on-screen display mode. • When the player is in AV IN mode, press the DISPLAY button to toggle between TV System modes (NTSC or PAL). Menu / Title / Return • Press the MENU button during DVD playback to return to the DVD’s Main menu. • Press the TITLE button during DVD playback to return to the DVD’s Title menu. Se
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MORE DVD FUNCTIONS Repeat Mode Press REPEAT to change the repeat mode of the player. Each successive press of REPEAT will change the mode as follows: Track Folder Off Disc Note: Chapter Title Disc Off Some DVD discs do not allow Repeat mode. Track Disc Off Repeat A-B Mode To repeat playback of a specific section of a disc (loop): 1. Press A-B to set the desired start point (“A”) of the section to be repeated. 2. Press A-B again to set the desired end point (“B” of the section to be repeated
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MORE DVD FUNCTIONS DVD Program Mode 1. Load a DVD and press PROGRAM. Title Chapter 2. Press the right DIRECTION button to select the “Title” column; press the up/down DIRECTION buttons to select a title. 3. Press the right DIRECTION button to select the “Chapter” column; press the up/down DIREC- TION buttons to select a chapter. 4. Press PLAY (or OK) to confirm the selection. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 until you have finished pro- gramming your selections or when you have programmed the maximum 20
