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DVD-937
5.1-Channel Home Theater System
Progressive Scan DVD Player with Digital AM/FM 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. DVD-937 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 presen
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your re- sponsibility, too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operation and use of your video product. 1. Read these instructions carefully.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the device, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to antenna-discharge un
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PACKAGE CONTENTS • DVD-937 Progressive Scan DVD Player (Main Unit) • Satellite Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • Full Function Remote Control • AV Cable • FM Antenna • AM Antenna
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................. 3 PACKAGE.CONTENTS..................................................................................................................... 5 TABLE.OF.CONTENTS...........................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DVD.FUNCTIONS........................................................................................................................... 17 Display ...................................................................................................................................17 Menu / Title / Return ..............................................................................................................17 Setup ...........................................................
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ABOUT DVD DISCS Disc Requirements This DVD player supports playback of the following discs. Type Disc Mark Content Type Disc Size Capacity 4.7GB / 2 hr (SS-SL) 8.5GB / 4hr (SS-DL) Audio + Video DVD-Video Discs 12 cm (moving picture) 9.4GB / 4.5hr (DS-SL) 17GB / 8hr (DS-DL) Audio Compact Discs (CDs) Audio 12 cm 650MB / 74min JPEG CDs -- Still Picture 12 cm -- SS=Single-Sided; DS=Double-Sided; SL=Single Layer; DL=Double-Layer. This unit can play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that contain audio titles
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ABOUT DVD DISCS 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 tempera- tures. • Do not bend or press discs. • To reduce the
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FEATURES • DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and JPEG compatible • TV Format • NTSC/PAL color system • 4:3 or 16:9 screen size support • Video Output • Component Video (Progressive Scan) • S-Video • Composite Video • Audio Output • Dolby Digital Decoding • Optical Digital Audio • Coaxial Digital Audio • RCA Stereo Audio • DVD Features • Multiple Subtitle, Language, and Angle Support • Digital Zoom • Slow Motion Playback • Parental Control • Screen Saver • JPEG Picture Viewer • Digital AM/FM Receiver
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS Main Unit 1. Open/Close Button 7. Mode Button AM/FM Band 8. Display Screen 2. Play / Pause Button 9. Remote Control Auto Search 10. Power Button 3. Previous / Next Button Tuner Up / Tuner Down 4. Stop Button CH / TUN Button 5. Disc Tray 8 10 9 6. Volume Dial Remote Control 1. Open/Close 26. Clear 2. Numeric Keypad 27. Tuner – / + 1 21 3. GOTO 28. Volume + AM 22 4. Channel – 29. ST / MONO 2 FM (Stereo/Mono) 23 5. Channel + 30. Navigation Keypad 6. Volume – 24 31. Reset 3
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CONNECTIONS 12 System Connection Diagram NOTE: External Audio Source Connect the color-coded speaker wires to their corresponding colored speaker clip on the rear panel. If your TV does not have RCA AV input jacks, you will need to purchase an RF modulator To avoid sound interference, Coaxial Optical use only ONE of the audio Input Input output connections. TV System Connect to the Coaxial or Optical digital output only.
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CONNECTIONS Progressive Scan Connection Use the component video connection for progressive scan DVD video. Please refer to the Screen/ Setup section for more information on progressive scan mode. Green Blue Red Blue Green Red Notes: The player is equipped with RCA composite AV outputs located on the rear panel. Your TV must have at least one set of AV input jacks. The AV cable supplied with the player is used to connect the player’s AV outputs to your TV’s AV inputs. Make sure your TV is set t
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GETTING STARTED Remote Control • Refer to the diagram. Remove the bat- tery compartment cover located on the rear of the remote control. Insert batter- ies, making sure to match their polari- ties (+/-) to the markings on the inside of the compartment. Replace the cover. • To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor of the player. Operate the re- mote within 15 feet of the sensor and at an angle of +/- 60 degrees. • Batteries in the remote will last for ap- proximately 1 year. Replace
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BASIC OPERATIONS Basic Playback 1. Prepare the power supply. Press the Power button on the player to turn the player on. 2. Load a disc. Press the Open/Close button to open the disc tray. Insert a disc with the label-side up. Press the Open/Close button again to close the disc tray. • If a single-sided disc is inserted upside-down, the player will display “NO DISC” or “BAD DISC”. 3. Start playback. Press PLAY to start playback (some discs may start playing automatically). Play/Pause/Stop
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BASIC OPERATIONS Menu Navigation To navigate DVD disc menus or the player’s setup menus (press TITLE or MENU to access DVD disc menus): • Press the NAVIGATION buttons to select a desired feature or option in the menu. • Press ENTER to confirm a selection in the menu. • For some menu options, you may be able to use the numeric keypad to input data. Clear • Press to cancel an entry. Numeric Keypad • Use the numeric keypad to skip directly to a DVD chapter or CD track. • Use the numeric keypad t
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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. • Press
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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: Note: Some DVD discs do not allow Repeat mode. 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. 3. The section “A-B” will now play repeatedly as a loop. Press A-B
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DVD FUNCTIONS Program Enter Program mode to create a custom sequence of tracks to be played. Note: You can also use the numeric keypad to enter numbers directly in the fields. Use the Navi- gation buttons to move between entry fields. DVD Program Mode 1. Load a DVD and press PROGRAM. Title Chapter 2. Press the right NAVIGATION button to select the “Title” column; press the up/down NAVIGA- TION buttons to select a title. 3. Press the right NAVIGATION button to select the “Chapter” column; pres
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SETUP 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 SETUP to enter Setup mode. 2. Use the NAVIGATION buttons to select a desired item. 3. Press ENTER to confirm a selection. 4. Press SETUP to exit Setup mode (or select EXIT and press ENTER). Language Setup Use the NAVIGATION buttons to highlight the desired language selection and press ENTER to confirm. Item Description Options (Defa
