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CA T NO : 16 - 3267 DVD/DVD AUDIO/VIDEO CD/CD PLA YER OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be author[...]
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2 W ARNING - T O PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPT ACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULL Y INSER TED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. - TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 ) Read these instructions. 2 ) Keep these i[...]
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3 Power cord protection T o avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury , please observe the followingÿ • This system has been designed to work with 120- volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that may create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the system. If you are un[...]
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4 Copyright Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country . Copy protection This DVD player supports Macrovision copy protection. On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the contents of the DVD disc are[...]
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5 General Information Introduction ........................................................... 6 Customer record ................................................... 6 Features ............................................................... 6 DVD region code ................................................... 6 Disc terminology .....................[...]
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6 General Infor mation Introduction Thank you for choosing DUAL. With over 100 years of German technology , DUAL specializes in state-of-the- art technology and elegant styling, designed to provide many years of enjoyment. This product is provided with an immense array of features. We recommend reading this manual thoroughly before proceeding. Cust[...]
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7 Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new Dual DVD player during shipment were specipcally designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you save this carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the system ever needs repair . Check that you have the following Check that you[...]
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8 Function Ov Function Ov Function Ov Function Ov Function Ov er er er er er vie vie vie vie vie w w w w w Front panel 1. ST ANDBY POWER Press to turn the system power to ST ANDBY ON or OFF . 2. VIDEO SCREEN ON / OFF Press to switch the video signal to ON / OFF . 3. ST ANDBY LED Indicates the system is in standby mode when illuminated. 4. VIDEO SCR[...]
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9 Function Ov Function Ov Function Ov Function Ov Function Ov er er er er er vie vie vie vie vie w w w w w 1. SLOW Press to play a disc in slow-motion. 2 . GOTO Select desired title/chapter or time to start playback. 3. SUBTITLE Press to select a desired subtitle language. 4. PLA Y / P AUSE ( / ) Press to sta[...]
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10 Y ou must connect a TV to the DVD system in order to use the DVD player . Y ou can connect other audio and audio / visual components to the DVD system in order to use the Home Cinema Audio system ’ s surround sound capabilities. Connections Connections Connections Connections Connections Connecting to TV and Additional Components CO A X IA L I[...]
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11 General setup Initial settings Initial settings Initial settings Initial settings Initial settings This system is designed with a user-friendly setup menu. Use the section to take you through the system and disc setup options and recommendations. Using the SETUP menu Using the SETUP menu Using the SETUP menu Using the SETUP menu Using the SETUP [...]
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12 Downmix Downmix Downmix Downmix Downmix Select the DOWNMIX for L T/RT ,STEREO, or OFF . The default setting is OFF . L T/RT (left total / right total) : A two-channel delivery for- mat for Dolby surround four channels (audio left, center , right and surround) are matrix encoded two channels. The terms refer to a Dolby sur- round compatible downm[...]
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13 Basic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup --- AUDIO SETUP --- AUDIO OUT ANALOG COMPRESSION SPDIF/RAW SPDIF/PCM MAIN P AGE AUDIO RELA TED AUDIO SETUP Digital output setting Digital output setting Digital output setting Digital output setting Digital output setting Use the SETUP menu, select AUDIO SETUP to ac- cess the following [...]
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14 Basic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup PREFERENCES SETUP Selecting the disc menu language Selecting the disc menu language Selecting the disc menu language Selecting the disc menu language Selecting the disc menu language Select a desired language when playing a DVD disc that has menu data recorded in multiple-languages. T o[...]
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15 Basic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup PREFERENCES SETUP PREFERENCES SETUP Notes • This password is used to unlock the parental control level reset function. So, select a password you can easily remember . • The disc must be recorded with a parental lock, for this feature to function. Some DVD discs are not encoded with [...]
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16 General operation IMPORT ANT : Please note that some DVD movie discs may not have all the features described in this chapter . For example, older movies may not allow you to select multiple camera angles. Refer to the instructions or liner notes that are included with each disc to determine what features and operations are available on that part[...]
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17 Basic playback A-B repeat playback A-B repeat playback A-B repeat playback A-B repeat playback A-B repeat playback Use this function to play a specific portion in a chapter or track repeatedly . This is useful to memorize lyrics or watch a portion of a disc over and over . 1. Press A-B at the beginning of the selection you want to repeat. The ?[...]
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18 Playing Discs Playing Discs Playing Discs Playing Discs Playing Discs Viewing disc playback status Y ou have the option to view current information, such as titles and chapters on DVD discs or tracks on VCD and CD discs. The information will be displayed on the televison screen and on the front panel display . Some of the disc may not have exact[...]
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19 Program playback This function is for use with CD and VCD discs. By selecting and programming the order of the tracks on a disc to be played, you can create your own program. One program can be stored in the system and contain up to 99 tracks. 1. In stop mode, press PROGRAM on the remote con- trol unit. The program mode display appears on the TV[...]
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20 Dimming the VFD T o adjust the VFD (video front display) brightness, press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select one of the following settings: MID LOW HIGH. The default setting is HIGH . Picture CD disc playback This system allows you to view Kodak and JPEG for- matted Picture CD discs on your television screen. Load the disc with t[...]
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21 The progressive-scan display presents 60 complete frames per second, rather than the 30 frames per sec- ond of interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV sys- tem). With nearly double the numbers of line, progres- sive scan offers higher picture resolution and eliminates bothersome motion artifacts those jagged edges on moving objects. T o enjoy th[...]
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22 Angle selection Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same scenes can viewed from each of the different angles. (The recorded angles differ from disc to disc). 1. Set the angle function to ON by pressing ANGLE on the remote control during playback. 2. As scenes r[...]
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23 If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult an authorized service center . No power • Check to make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into the power outlet. • One of the safety mechanisms may be operating. In[...]
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24 Electrical Specification Electrical Specification Electrical Specification Electrical Specification Electrical Specification DVD Player Pickup ......................................................................................... Semiconductor laser , W avelength 650 mm Signal syste m ..........................................................[...]
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25 This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED W ARRANTIES, INC[...]