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INTRODUCTION

Before Use

Playable Discs

DVD Video 
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Video CD (VCD) 
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Audio CD 
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

In addition, this unit can play a DVD-R, CD-R or 
CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3 or JPEG files.

Notes

– Depending on the conditions of the recording equip-

ment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW
discs cannot be played on this unit.

– This unit cannot play CD-R/RW discs that do not con-

tain any data, or contain different kinds of formatted
data other than MP3 and CD-DA data.

– Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the

labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

– Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-

shaped or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.

Notes on DVDs and Video CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs
may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers.
As this unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to
disc content designed by the software manufacturer,
some playback features of the unit may not be avail-
able, or other functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs
and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business pur-
poses may not be playable on this unit.

Regional code of the DVD player and DVDs

This DVD player is designed and manufactured
for playback of region “1” encoded DVD soft-
ware. The region code on the labels of some DVD discs
indicates which type of player can play those discs. This
unit can play only DVD discs labeled “1” or “ALL”. If you
try to play any other discs, the message “Check Regional
Code” will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs
may not have a region code label even though their 
playback is prohibited by area limits.

Note on DTS-encoded CDs

To avoid possible damage to the audio system, turn
down the volume before playing back such discs. Adjust
the volume gradually to personal preference. To enjoy
DTS Digital Surround

TM

playback, an external 5.1 chan-

nel DTS Digital Surround

TM

decoder system must be

connected to the digital output of the player.

Disc-related terms

Title (DVD only)

The main film content or accompanying feature content
or additional feature content, or  music album.
Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling
you to locate it easily.

Chapter (DVD only)

Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller
than titles.
A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each
chapter is assigned a chapter number, enabling you to
locate the chapter you want. Chapter numbers may not
be recorded on all discs.

Track (Video CD and audio CD only)

Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD
or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number,
enabling you to locate the track you want.

Scene

On a video CD with PBC (Playback control) functions,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sec-
tions called “Scenes”. Each scene is displayed in the
menu screen and assigned a scene number, enabling
you to locate the scene you want.
A scene is composed of one or several tracks.

Types of video CDs

There are two types of video CDs:

Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)

PBC (Playback control) functions allow you to interact
with the system via menus, search functions, or other
typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures
of high resolution can be played if they are included in
the disc.

Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)

Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs
allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but
they are not equipped with PBC.

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Страница 1: ...1 33 DVD PLAYER OWNER S MANUAL MODEL SD 3815 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely ...

Страница 2: ... to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the product off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ...

Страница 3: ...s this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 13 Lightning Unplug this apparatus apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 14 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts tha...

Страница 4: ... z Title Menu 19 z Disc Menu 19 z Camera Angle 19 z Changing the Audio Language 19 z Changing the Audio Channel 19 z Subtitles 19 Programmed Playback with Video CD and Audio CD 20 Programmed Playback with Video CD and Audio CD 20 z Repeat Programmed Tracks All 20 z Erasing a Track from Program List 20 z Erasing the Complete Program List 20 Operation with MP3 Disc 21 Playing an MP3 Disc 21 z Pause ...

Страница 5: ...ohibited by area limits Note on DTS encoded CDs To avoid possible damage to the audio system turn down the volume before playing back such discs Adjust the volume gradually to personal preference To enjoy DTS Digital SurroundTM playback an external 5 1 chan nel DTS Digital SurroundTM decoder system must be connected to the digital output of the player Disc related terms Title DVD only The main fil...

Страница 6: ...egular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every 1 000 hours of use This depends on the operating environment For details please contact your nearest dealer Notes on Discs Handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface Do not stick paper or tape on the disc Storing discs After playing store the disc...

Страница 7: ...s in Standby mode off RANDOM Plays tracks in random order Remote Sensor Point the DVD Player remote control here Display window Shows the current status of the player Indicates current player function Playback Pause etc A light will appear if a disc is in the disc tray The current disc tray flashes ANGLE Lights when multi angles are present DVD inserted CD Audio CD inserted VCD Video CD inserted M...

Страница 8: ...ly press repeatedly for frame by frame playback STOP x Stops playback Forward SKIP Advances to next chapter or track Reverse SKIP Returns to beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or track ANGLE Selects a DVD camera angle if available SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language AUDIO Selects an audio language DVD or an audio channel CD FL DIM Controls the Display Window s light P...

Страница 9: ...r S VIDEO or COMPONENT PROGRESSIVE SCAN depending on how you connect DVD Player to the TV OPTICAL Digital audio out jack Connect to digital optical audio equipment COMPONENT PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT Y Pb Pr Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs ANALOG AUDIO OUT Left Right 1 2 Connect to an amplifier receiver or stereo system VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with video inputs AC Power Cord Plug into the p...

Страница 10: ...DVD Player to the S Video in jack on the TV using an optional S Video cable S 2 2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD Player to the audio left right in jacks on the TV A using the supplied audio cables Component Video Color Stream connection Best 1 1 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks on the DVD Player to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional ...

Страница 11: ...e best sound quality For this you need a multi channel Audio Video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your DVD Player MPEG 2 Dolby Digital and DTS Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver Notes If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver the receiver will produce a strong distorted sound or...

Страница 12: ... search Audio language and Digital Audio Output mode Subtitle language Angle Sound Function Press 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 to select desired item Displays the current title number and total number of available titles and skips to a desired title number Displays the current chapter number and total number of available chapters and skips to a desired chapter number Displays the elapsed playing time and searc...

Страница 13: ...GRESSIVE SCAN jacks but are connecting the DVD Player to a standard analog television set Progressive Scan to Off If you are using the Component Video jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal set Progressive Scan to On Notes Progressive Scan is available only when the VIDEO OUTPUT switch on the rear panel is set to COMPO NENT PROGRESSIVE SCAN Cautio...

Страница 14: ...unds and the quietest ones Then you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound Set DRC to On for this effect Vocal Set Vocal to On only when a multi channel karaoke DVD is playing The karaoke channels on the disc will mix into normal stereo sound PBC Set Playback Control PBC to On or Off On Video CDs with PBC are played according to the PBC Off Video CDs with PBC are p...

Страница 15: ...a lower one If no suitable alternative is found playback will stop You must enter your 4 digit password or change the rating level in order to play the disc 5 5 Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection then press SETUP to exit the menu Area Code Enter the code of a country area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc referring to the list See Area Code List page 27 1 1 Select Area...

Страница 16: ...under setup See page 14 Notes If Parental Control is set and the disc is not within the Rating settings not authorized the 4 digit password must be entered and or the disc must be authorized see Parental Control on page 15 DVDs may have a region code Your player will not play discs that have a region code different from your player The region code for this player is 1 one Exchanging discs during p...

Страница 17: ...ess PLAY or press PAUSE STEP again Slow Motion 1 Press SLOW tor Tduring playback The player will enter SLOW mode 2 Use the SLOW tor Tto select the required speed t1 16 t1 8 t1 4 or t1 2 reverse or T 1 16 T1 8 T1 4 or T1 2 forward 3 To exit slow motion mode press PLAY Note Slow motion playback in reverse is not available from a Video CD Search 1 Press REV mor FWD Mduring playback The player will no...

Страница 18: ... playing time of the current disc 2 Within 10 seconds press 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 to select the Time Search icon in the on screen display The appears in the Time Search box 3 Within 10 seconds use the number buttons to enter the required start time Enter hours minutes and sec onds from left to right in the box If you enter the wrong numbers press CLEAR to remove the numbers you entered Then enter the co...

Страница 19: ...cs Menus DVDs may contain menus that allow you to access spe cial features To access the disc menu press MENU Then press the appropriate number button to select an option Or use the 1 2 3 4 buttons to highlight your selection then press ENTER Title Menu 1 Press TOP MENU If the current title has a menu that menu will appear on the screen Otherwise the disc menu may appear 2 The menu can list camera...

Страница 20: ...racks All 1 To repeat the track currently playing press REPEAT The Repeat Track icon appears on the TV screen 2 To repeat all tracks on the program list press REPEAT two times The Repeat All icon appears on the TV screen 3 To cancel Repeat mode press REPEAT repeatedly until the Repeat Off icon appears on the TV screen Note If you press SKIP twice or SKIP during Repeat Track playback the repeat pla...

Страница 21: ...es that have the mp3 file extension MP3 files z z The player can not read an MP3 file that has a file extension other than mp3 z z The player can not read a non MP3 encoded file that has a file extension mp3 MP3 Disc compatibility with this player is limit ed as follows 1 Sampling Frequency only at 44 1kHz 2 Bit rate within 32 320kbps 3 CD R physical format should be ISO 9660 4 If you record MP3 f...

Страница 22: ...file and press ENTER or PLAY Viewing the file proceeding starts During viewing a file press GUI DISPLAY or RETURN to move to the previous menu JPEG menu Press TOP MENU to move to the next page Press MENU to move to the previous page Tip There are three viewing Slide Speed options Fast Normal and Slow Press 1 2 to highlight the Slide Speed then press 3 4 to select the option you want to use and pre...

Страница 23: ... press REPEAT two times The Repeat All icon appears on the menu screen 3 To cancel Repeat mode press REPEAT repeatedly until the Repeat Off icon appears on the menu screen Note If you press SKIP twice or SKIP during Repeat Track playback the repeat playback cancels Repeat Programmed All Off 1 To repeat all files on the program list press REPEAT when JPEG menu appears The Repeat All icon appears on...

Страница 24: ...his case the picture quality may be improved by changing the video mode z z To change the video mode press and hold GUI DISPLAY about 3 seconds during disc playback The new video mode number selected is displayed on the TV screen Check whether the video quality has improved If not repeat the above procedure until pic ture quality is improved z z Video mode sequence Video1 Video2 Film Adapt Auto z ...

Страница 25: ...re is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the DVD player z The batteries in the remote control are exhausted Correction z Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely z Insert a disc Check that the DVD or audio CD indicator in the display window is lit z Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the DVD player appears on the TV screen z Connect the vi...

Страница 26: ...7579 Korean 7583 Kashmiri 7585 Kurdish 7589 Kirghiz 7665 Latin Code Language 7678 Lingala 7679 Laothian 7684 Lithuanian 7686 Latvian Lettish 7771 Malagasy 7773 Maori 7775 Macedonian 7776 Malayalam 7778 Mongolian 7779 Moldavian 7782 Marathi 7783 Malay 7784 Maltese 7789 Burmese 7865 Nauru 7869 Nepali 7876 Dutch 7879 Norwegian 7982 Oriya 8065 Panjabi 8076 Polish 8083 Pashto Pushto 8084 Portuguese 818...

Страница 27: ...yman Islands KZ Kazakhstan LA Laos LB Lebanon Code Area LC Saint Lucia LI Liechtenstein LK Sri Lanka LR Liberia LS Lesotho LT Lithuania LU Luxembourg LV Latvia LY Libya MA Morocco MC Monaco MD Moldavia MG Madagascar MH Marshall Islands MK Macedonia ML Mali MM Myanmar MN Mongolia MO Macau MP Northern Mariana Islands MQ Martinique French MR Mauritania MS Montserrat MT Malta MU Mauritius MV Maldives ...

Страница 28: ...ohms sync negative RCA jack x 1 S VIDEO OUT Y 1 0 V p p 75 Ω negative sync Mini DIN 4 pin x 1 C 0 3 V p p 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y 1 0 V p p 75 Ω negative sync RCA jack x 1 Pb Pr 0 7 V p p 75 Ω RCA jack x 2 Audio output digital audio 0 5 V p p 75 Ω RCA jack x 1 Audio output optical audio 5 V p p 75 Ω Optical connector x 1 Audio output analog audio 2 0 Vrms 1 KHz 0 dB 330 Ω RCA jack L R x 2 Ac...

Страница 29: ...e first rental or thirty 30 days from the date of shipment to the rental firm whichev er comes first Commercial Units Products sold and used for commercial use have a limited ninety 90 day warranty for all parts and labor Owner s Manual You should read the owner s manual thoroughly before operat ing this product You should complete and mail the enclosed Demographic card within ten 10 days after yo...

Страница 30: ... with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts In no event shall TACP THI be liable for consequential or incidental damages No person agent distributor dealer or company is authorized to change modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever The time within which an action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of TACP THI arising under the warranty or under a...

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