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HVD2085 HD UPSCALING DVD PLA YER NEODIGITS.COM[...]
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General introduction Thank you for purchasing your new HELIOS HVD2085 HD Upscaling DVD Player . The HVD2085 is integrated with the latest cutting edge video technology . The main feature of this player is to upscale standar d DVD titles to high definition resolution. In addition, the HVD2085 offers a large selection of high definition video modes a[...]
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Safety Precautions ............................................................................................. Player Features .................................................................................................. Package Contents .............................................................................................. Supported [...]
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An exclamation point within a triangle is an alert for important instructions on the use of the player . T o avoid the risk of electric shock, DO NOT open the cover of the player . A lighting flash and arrowhead within a triangle is a warning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage inside the player . 1)Symbols a. b. c. CAUTION: T o reduce the risk [...]
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3)Maintenance Notice a. b. c. 4)Caution a. b. 5)Reminders a. b. c. T o ensure pr oper use of this player , please read the user manual carefully and store for futur e refer ence. Should this player requir e maintenance, contact the dealer , an authorized service center or an experienced radio/TV technician. All pictures in the instructions ar e for[...]
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Supports 720p / 1080i / 1080p (via component and HDMI) Supports SVGA / XGA / SXGA (via VGA output) Video outputs include composite video output, S-V ideo, component, HDMI and VGA Audio outputs include optical, coaxial, mixed ster eo and 5.1 channel audio outputs Upscales standard DVDs to high definition r esolution Supports P AL (50hz) and NTSC (60[...]
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Supported disc formats: Remarks Includes Includes[...]
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Regional code distribution Region Code Region USA, Canada Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East, Gr eenland South Korea, T aiwan, Hong Kong, Parts of South East Asia Australia, New Zealand, Latin America (including Mexico) Eastern Europe, Russia, India, Africa China DVD logos[...]
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Do not touch the signal (reflective) surfaces. Hold discs by the edges, or by one edge and the center hole. Do not affix labels or adhesive tapes to the disc surface this will unbalance the disc. Do not scratch or damage the label this will make the disc unreadable. Discs run at high speeds inside the player . Do not use damaged (scratched [...]
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Remote control overview 7 1. Power on/off 2. Display: shows or hides OSD menu 3. Mute: press once to mute, twice to undo mute 4. Eject: open or closes disc tray 5. AB Repeat 6. Repeat: repeats chapters or titles 7. Program: Opens the pr ogrammable play list 8. Setup: displays system setup menu 9. VGA mode: switch between VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA 10.[...]
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Note: 1.Do not mix differ ent types of batteries 2.Replace batteries when the remote contr ols functions and range are weak 3.Do not expose remote contr ol to excessive heat or moisture 4.Do not leave the remote contr ol under direct sunlight to avoid signal interference 5.Use remote contr ol within 7 meters and 30 degrees of the player Front pa[...]
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7 12 3 4 5 6 8 1 1 9 1 0 1. 5.1 channel surround sound audio outputs 2. MIXED audio outputs 3. Component video outputs 4. Coaxial audio output 5. Optical audio output 6. S-Video output 7. Composite video output 8. VGA output 9. Power on/off 10.Power IN (90V -240V 50/60hz) 11.HDMI output Rear panel overview[...]
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How to connect the player to your A V system Connecting via composite video Using the A V cables supplied, insert the yellow cable into the video socket of your TV . Insert the white cable into the left channel socket and the red cable into the right channel socket , and then connect the other ends of the white (left) and red (right) cables to the [...]
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Connecting via component video connection Insert one end of the component video (Y / Cb / Cr) cable into the red/blue/gr een socket of the component video output located on the rear of the player . Insert the other end of the cable into the component video input socket located on your TV . Use the supplied audio cable to connect the player to your [...]
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Connecting via VGA Use the VGA cable to connect the VGA output of the player to the VGA input of your TV . Note that the VGA output will only be able to output standard VGA signals (VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA). It will not output 720p / 1080i video signals via VGA connection.[...]
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Connecting to a 2 channel audio amplifier Connect the video output of the DVD player to the video input of your TV using the corresponding cables (video cable / S-video cable / component cable). Connect the audio cables FL and FR to the sound input L/R socket on the amplifier .[...]
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Connecting to A V receiver for digital audio connection Connect the video output of the DVD player to the video input of your TV using the corresponding cables (video cable / S-video cable / component cable). Use a fiber optic cable or coaxial cable to connect the optical or coaxial socket located on the rear panel of the player to the A V receiver[...]
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Connecting to a 5.1 channel amplifier Connect the video output of the DVD player to the video input of your TV using the corresponding cables (video cable / S-video cable / component cable). Connect the 5.1 audio output terminals of the player to the amplifier using the respective connection cables (L and R of MIXED/FRONT , L and R of SURROUND, CEN[...]
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Playing discs 1. Compatible discs: This player can play all kinds of discs including DVD, VCD, Audio CD, and SVCD. 2. Play discs: i. Connect TV set to the player ii. T ur n on the player iii. Eject the tray by pressing the Open/Close button iv . Place the disc on the tray and press Open/Close v . The disc will be played automatically (some discs ma[...]
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Using OSD menu The OSD (On Screen Display) menu lets you select fr om playback options while playing a disc. Press DISPLA Y to see playback options. Use cursor keys to select a playback function. Note: you can only select a playback function that is supported by the disc you are playing. If a function is not supported by the disc, the icon will be [...]
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Time Display This function is used to display the time elapsed on the disc or to seek to a specific time on the disc. 1. Press DISPLA Y on the remote control to open the OSD menu. 2. Use the numeric buttons to input the desired time in HH:MM:SS format. Select Title This function is used to select differ ent titles when playing a disc with more that[...]
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Select Audio Language This function is used to select differ ent audio tracks (Languages) when playing a disc with more than one Audio language track. 1. While playing a disc, press DISPLA Y . 2. Use the cursor keys to highlight the Audio options 3. Use the [Up] [down] buttons to select the desired subtitle set fr om those available on the disc 4. [...]
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Bookmark Feature The bookmark function is used to create a book mark (time stamp) in the content that you are playing. Y ou can return to a book mark at any stage by using the call bookmark menu. A maximum of six bookmarks can be created. Press the AUDIO button r epeatedly to select the desired language and press ENTER to start playing the selected[...]
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Multi-angle playing 1. Some DVD discs have multi-angle view options. Y ou can select different viewing angles using the Multi-Angle play function. If the disc does not support multi angle, this feature will not be available. 2. If the disc does support multi angle, Press ANGLE and the multi-angle icon will be displayed as well as the current angle.[...]
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Program Playing Y ou can only use this option when you have edited the play list. VCD play control (PBC) VCD play control can be used on a VCD2.0 or higher disc. 1. While playing a disc press DISPLA Y 2. Use the cursor keys to highlight the Playing Mode options. 3. [Up] [Down] to select to select PCB and press ENTER[...]
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Playing MP3 Playing MP3 and music files When you insert an MP3 disc, an MP3 menu automatically appears on the screen. Use the cursor keys to highlight the desired file and pr ess ENTER to begin playing the file. Playing a JPEG file Open JPEG files using the same procedur e for MP3 files (See above). While viewing a JPEG image, press ZOOM and a red [...]
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Player setup menu The Player setup menu is dif ferent from the OSD and DVD menu. It is used to alter the players Audio, Video and user options as well as set defaults. The menu can be used under STOP mode by pressing SETUP on the r emote control. Within the Setup menu, if an option has a sub menu there will be an arr owhead on the right hand side o[...]
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Play mode menu. T o change the playing mode it is necessary to have a disc loaded in the player . Normal Play: This is the default play mode of the player . Normal mode plays the disc according to the recor ding sequence from start to Finish. Random play: This shuffles the playing or der of disc tracks or chapters. Y ou can switch Random Play on or[...]
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Lock Lock the DVD player to control playing of certain Titles. 1. Press SETUP on the r emote control. 2. Press [down] to select Lock and pr ess ENTER to confirm. The password menu appears. 3. Use the numeric buttons to enter the password (the default is 8888), Then you will have the option to change the password or select the Rating limit. The Limi[...]
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Display Control Use the Display menu to setup the Video output of the player to suit the TV or display that is being used. TV Image proportion Option This option is used to select the TV image size. This should be selected to match the display size of your display . 1. Press SETUP on the r emote control and press [down] to highlight the Display opt[...]
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Switching between 50hz and 60hz in HD mode When using 720p/1080i/1080p HD video more you can switch between 50hz (P AL) and 60hz(NTSC) T o switch the frequency between 50hz and 60hz , open the Display menu to open the HD Scan Freq menu. Then select either 50hz or 60hz and pr ess enter to confirm. Or Y ou can simply press the [50hz/60hz] on the remo[...]
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Speaker Setup The Speaker Setup is used to set the speaker distance and volume. Digital Sound Output For digital sound output you can select either Dolby Digital or DTS. 1. While playing a disc, press SETUP on the r emote control. 2. Highlight the Sound option and press enter to open the Digital Output sub menu. 3. Press ENTER to turn the Digital O[...]
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Speakers This option is used to setup your speaker sizes so the player can output volume accordingly . The following options are available: Front Small/str ong Middle none/small/strong Super Bass None/on Note: If you need to set up speaker size please turn off the Stereo Audio Output function Speaker Distance This option is used to set [...]
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Language Selection This option is used to set language used in the players menus and also the default language to use for a discs Audio, subtitle and title menu. Player Language Setup: Highlight the PLA YER MENUS option and press enter to open the sub menu. Open the Language option and highlight your desired language. Then press ENTER to conf[...]
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T r oubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution No Power Can not play Disc No Picture Picture distorted or loss of color No Disc / Wrong Disc Can not display picture as full screen Can not select a chapter Remote Control does not work No Sound 1. AC mains power is plugged in properly wit the socket and or player . Ensure the power lead is fir[...]
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33 Supported disc formats Video / Audio output sockets Video performance Audio performance Power supply Power consumption AC 90V -240V 50/60hz 20W[...]
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