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Table of contents
Getting started
Accessories/Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operating Instructions
Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
DVD/CD PLAYER
STEP 1 Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STEP 2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Model No. DVD-S295
STEP 3 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . .
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NORSK [The\Middle\East\and\South\Africa\ CAUTION! ADVARSEL! THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER. CLIMATES. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN \Continental\Europe\ ELLER ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE BESKREVET I DENNE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CL
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Accessories Safety precautions Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. Placement (Product numbers correct as of April 2005. These may be subject to change.) Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. ∏ 1 Remote control (EUR7631110R) ∏ 1 AC mains lead Voltage ∏ 1 Au
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Discs that can be played Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [RAM] show the formats. ∫ Discs that cannot be played DVD-Audio, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD- DVD-RAM [RAM] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that ≥ [RAM] Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2- unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD vi
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∫ About DivX VOD content ∫ Tips for making data discs ≥ If groups were created away from the root like “002 group” in the illustration below, the DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to eighth one onwards is displayed on the same vertical line in the menu screen. play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. ≥There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen. ≥This unit cannot play fi
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STEP 1 Connection to a television ≥ Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. ≥ Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly. ≥ Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥ Connect the terminals of the same colour. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations are of the models for the Middle East and South Africa. ≥ (
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∫ Enjoying multi-channel surround sound ∫ Connect the AC mains lead last To household Y PB mains socket Coaxial cable Amplifier with a built-in L decoder or a decoder- PR amplifier combination R Please connect directly to y TV. COAXIAL IN L R Change “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital Surround” and AC IN AC mains lead (included) “MPEG” (➜ page 19, “Audio” tab). STEP 2 The remote control ≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. Mishandling of batteri
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Basic play 2Open the disc tray. Stop Pause 1Power ON. Remote control sensor Displaying current playback condition ➜ page 10 3Load the disc. 4Start play. ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. ≥[RAM] Remove discs from their cartridges before use. Repeat play QUICK OSD FL SELECT OPEN/CLOSE ≥ Select “Repeat” or “A-B Repeat” (➜ page 16, Play Menu). 2 1 ADVANCED AV ADVANCED DISC REVIEW ENHANCER SURROUND SOUND ENHANCEMENT Search (during play) Skip 123 PIC
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≥ Does not work while paused. Standby/on switch (Í/I) Group skip Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the ENTER [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] unit is still consuming a small amount of power. [MPEG4] [DivX] Standby/on indicator (Í) When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights up in standby ≥ [VCD] forward direction only mode and goes out when the unit is turned on. Frame-by-frame (during pause) ENTER ≥ To play JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX
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Convenient functions QUICK OSD AV Recalling recommended audio/video setting Displaying current playback condition ENHANCER (Main unit) (AV Enhancer) (Quick On Screen Display) By pressing just one button the disc type is automatically determined Press [QUICK OSD]. Functions and the best audio and video settings are configured. Basics ------------> Details Press [AV ENHANCER] to select “On”. ^-------- Off ,-------b AV Enhancer On ≥ This may not work depending on the discs recording. ∫ Basi
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PLAY SPEED ADVANCED Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround) Changing play speed [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V] SURROUND [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V] [VCD] (2 or more channels) During play, press [PLAY SPEED] to select Functions Press [ADVANCED SURROUND] to select “SP 1”, “Fast”, “Normal” or “Slow”. Functions Play Speed x1.4 Normal “SP 2”, “HP 1” or “HP 2”. Fine adjustments Fast SP (Speaker) 1 Natural SP 2 Enhanced While the menu is displayed Advanced Surround SP 1 Slow HP (Headphone
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Convenient functions Changing soundtracks ZOOM AUDIO Zoom [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V] [VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX] [DVD-V] [DivX] (with multiple soundtracks) [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [VCD] This feature expands a letterbox picture to fit the screen. Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack. Press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio Functions Functions or “Auto”. (Just Fit Zoom) [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [VCD] Just Fit Zoom a1.00 [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V] [VCD] Audio 1 You can use
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Changing the play sequences Program/Random play PLAY MODE [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] While stopped, press [PLAY MODE]. Program ---) Random---) Off (Normal play) ^-------------------------------------------b ≥ Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play. Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 17). ∫ Program play (up to 32 items) 1 Press the numbered buttons to select the e.g. [DVD-V] items (➜ page 9, Enter number). Choose a title and chapter. N
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Using navigation menus Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] TOP MENU MENU Select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 17, Other Menu) to play JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX video contents on DVD-RAM that contain both [RAM] and another format (e.g. [JPEG]) or to play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function. ∫ Using the submenu Playing items in order (Playback Menu) 1 Press [MENU]. While the menu is displayed 2 Press [FUNCTIONS]. Playback Menu Press [34] to select 3 Press [34] to select a
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DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST Playing RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-VR) discs Playing CD [CD] [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] MENU Titles appear with CD text playback. e.g. CD text ≥Titles appear only if you have entered them. ≥You cannot edit play lists and titles. CD Text 1/23 201 1 Press [MENU]. Disc Title: All By Artist Disc Artist: Pink Island 2 Press [34] to select the Track Title: Long John Platinum Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED Playing the programs track and press [ENTER]. 1. Ashley at Prom 2. City P
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Using On-Screen Menus 1 234 Select Go to the next Select 123 menu RETURN FUNCTIONS 456 ENTER ENTER Register 789 Register 0 10 Return to the previous menu Press. Select the menu. Make the settings. Press to exit. Items shown differ depending on the type of software. Main menus Other Settings (➜ page 11, Changing play speed) Play Speed To start from a specific item Program, Group, Title (➜ page 10, Recalling recommended audio/video setting) AV Enhancer Chapter, Track Playlist, Content ∫ Play Me
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∫ Picture Menu ∫ Audio Menu Picture Mode (➜ page 11, Picture Mode) (➜ page 11, Enjoying virtual surround) Advanced § 480p/525p/576p/625p (progressive) Surround § 480i/525i/576i/625i (interlace) To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or over, with the § When you select “xxx p” (progressive) and a confirmation screen Dialogue Video Output dialogue recorded in the center channel) appears, select “Yes” only if connecting to a progressive out
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Changing the player settings 12 34 5 Select Select Select 123 456 SETUP SETUP ENTER ENTER ENTER 789 Register Go right 0 10 Register Shows Setup menu. Select the tab. Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit. ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ∫ “Video” tab ≥ Underlined items are the factory preset. TV Aspect 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) Choose the setting to suit The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shade
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∫ “Audio” tab ∫ “Others” tab PCM Digital Output Up to 48 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible FL Dimmer Bright Dim with 44.1 or 48 kHz Check the digital input Changes the Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens only when you Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible perform some operations. limitations of the brightness of the with 88.2 or 96 kHz equipment you unit’s display. ≥Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or connect using Auto Power Off On: Th
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Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.) Power Play doesn’t start. ≥This unit may not play WMA and MPEG4 that No power. ≥ Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household mains contains still picture data. [WMA] [MPEG4] socket. (7) ≥If playing DivX VOD c
