Go-Video 3000 manual

SSC-DVS3100/3000 DVS 3100/3000 USER’S GUIDE[...]

W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST - MENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MA Y RESUL T IN HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVER AND DO NOT REP AIR YOURSELF . REFER SER VI[...]

DVS3100/3000 User ’ s Guide Go-V ideo/Sensory Science 7835 East McClain Drive Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85260 www .sensoryscience.com www .govideo.com[...]

Go-V ideo is a registered trademark of Sensory Science Corporation. Dolby , Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. DTS is a trademark of DTS T echnology , LLC. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright ©1999 Sensory Science Cor[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS i T able of Contents Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. ........................................... iii Care & Maintenance ............................................................................................................. [...]

ii DVS USER ’ S GUIDE 4 - Advanced Functions 27 Disc V iew ...................................................................................................................... ................................................... 27 Audio Selection ...................................................................................................[...]

SAFETY iii Important Safety Instructions 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is oper - ated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instruc- tions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed W arnings - All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be ad[...]

iv DVS USER ’ S GUIDE 13. Lightning - For added protection of this unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. 14. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 15. Objects & Liquids [...]

SAFETY v Care & Maintenance Handling Precautions • Before connecting other components to this system, be certain the system power and component power is off. • Be certain that speaker connections are secure and not shorted before turning on the system power . • Lower the system volume before switching between the DVD, VCR and AUX inputs a[...]

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CHAPTER 1 - SETUP 1 Accessories As you unpack, please check that the following items are included in your DVS packing case. • Remote Control • 2 AA Batteries (see installa- tion instructions at right) • User ’ s Manual • Audio/V ideo Connection Cable • S-V ideo Cable Open the battery cover T urn over the remote control, press down on th[...]

2 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE System Features Digital V ersatile Disc Player Play DVD, V ideo CD & Audio CD Discs V ideo System • MPEG2 decoding technology • V iew both standard (4:3) and widescreen (16:9) movies • S-V ideo output for superior video quality when playing DVDs • T wo Composite V ideo outputs • Component V ideo output for video[...]

CHAPTER 1 - SETUP 3 on your home theater system from videotapes, CDs and many TV/Cable programs. W ith the Dolby Surround Pro Logic system you can even enhance the sound of non- encoded stereo and mono programs. Matrix Surround Sound The Matrix Surround Sound system enhances the sound of non-encoded stereo and mono programs. W ith the matrix system[...]

4 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE Disc T ype & Characteristics The DVS3100/3000 is capable of playing the following types of discs, having the corresponding logos. Playback Region Number Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play . If the codes do not match, the disc will not play .[...]

CHAPTER 1 - SETUP 5 Front Panel Controls Power On/Off • Button is IN - A/C power to system (normal operating mode; first time button is pressed, the system automati- cally turns on). • Button is OUT - No A/C power to system; use for extended off periods (vacation) or during adverse weather conditions (lightning). CAUTION: Be sure unit is in Sta[...]

6 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 12 1 1 9 10 1 Disc Operation Rotary Indicator 2 Disc T ype Indicator (DVD, CD, VCD) 3 Angle Indicator 4 Repeat Indicator 5 All Repeat Indicator 6 A-B Repeat Indicator 7 Program Play Indicator Front Panel Display 8 Dolby Digital Indicator 9 Linear PCM Indicator 10 DTS Indicator (DVS3100 only) 11 Chapter , [...]

CHAPTER 1 - SETUP 7 Rear Panel Overview Cooling Fan The cooling fan will operate automati- cally as needed to ensure the system does not overheat. T ypically , the fan may operate during extended operation at high volume levels. When installing the system, be sure the fan area is unobstructed. Speaker Connectors Connect the “Front Right” and ?[...]

8 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE T our of the Remote Control The DVS3100/3000 multi- brand remote control allows you to operate the DVD player , as well as many popular brands of VCR and television. This tour demon- strates the buttons in four sets: System Control, DVD, TV , and VCR. System Control Buttons System Control buttons are used to set the remote co[...]

CHAPTER 1 - SETUP 9 toggle switch to control on-screen items; press to enter . Menu - Displays the Disc menu for the currently loaded disc. Number Keys - Use to make selec- tions in the Setup menu. Open/Close - Press to open or close the disc tray . Play/Pause ( ) - Press to playback a disc. Press to Pause during playback. Power - Press to turn on [...]

10 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE VCR Function Buttons Channel +/– - Use to scan the channel list on a compatible VCR. Fast Forward ( ) - Press to fast forward a tape in a compatible VCR. Number Keys - Use to select a channel on a compatible VCR. Play - Press to begin playback of a tape in a compatible VCR. Power - Press to turn a compatible VCR on and off[...]

CHAPTER 2 - CONNECTIONS 11 Connecting to a Stereo TV Choose one of three meth- ods—Composite, S-V ideo, or Component—to connect the DVS to your stereo television. All 3 methods use the same audio connections. Always turn off the DVS3100/3000 system, TV , and other compo- nents before you connect or disconnect any cables. TELEVISION DVS3100/3000[...]

12 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE 2-Channel (Stereo) Sound Connect the DVS to two front speakers (RF , LF). Connection to an Audio System 1 3 2 Y ou can connect the DVS3100/ 3000 to a variety of home audio systems. Choose the method that matches your speaker configuration: 1 2-Channel (Stereo) Sound 2 3-Channel Sound 3 5-Channel Sound 4 5.1 Channel Sound 5 D[...]

CHAPTER 2 - CONNECTIONS 13 5 DVS3100/3000 AUDIO IN DOLBY PROLOGIC RECEIVER or 2-CHANNEL STEREO AMPLIFIER LF LR RF RR CENTER Dolby Pro Logic Receiver or Stereo Amplifier Connect audio/video cables from the Audio Out jacks (R1/L1 or R2/L2) on the back of the DVS3100/ 3000 to the Audio In jacks on your Dolby Pro Logic Receiver or 2-channel Stereo Ampl[...]

14 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE Connecting a VCR Connect Audio Connect audio/video cables from the Audio Out jack on the back of your VCR to the VCR IN jack (R, L) on the back of the DVS3100/3000. Connect V ideo Connect an audio/video cable from the V ideo Out jack on the back of your VCR to the VCR IN jack (V) on the back of the DVS3100/3000. Select VCR P[...]

CHAPTER 2 - CONNECTIONS 15 Connecting a TV/Aux Component Connect Audio Connect audio/video cables from the Audio Out jack on the back of your television/auxiliary compo- nent to the AUX IN jack (R, L) on the back of the DVS3100/3000. Connect V ideo Connect an audio/video cable from the V ideo Out jack on the back of your television/auxiliary compo-[...]

16 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE Before connecting Set headphone volume at minimum. Connect headphones Use a standard stereo plug to the headphone jack (stereo 1/4” phone plug). Adjust volume Adjust to a suitable volume. Connecting Headphones Headphones (not included) are easy to connect and enjoy with your DVS3100/3000. 1 2 3 1, 3 2 NOTE: System speakers[...]

CHAPTER 3 - BASIC FUNCTIONS 17 Operating the System Plug in Unit If you have not yet plugged in the DVS, connect the AC cord to a standard 1 10V outlet observing the polarity of the plug. If the outlet does not accept the polarized plug, contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet; do not override or disable the polarized plug sa[...]

18 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE Playing a Disc 1 2 3 Playing your DVDs is a simple 3 step process. Open the Disc T ray Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Note: If the system is in Standby mode, the Standby indicator light will turn off and the tray will open. Insert a Disc Place a DVD, VCD, or CD gently into the tray with the disc’ s label facing up. Play the [...]

CHAPTER 3 - BASIC FUNCTIONS 19 Stop Press the ST OP button during playback. • If the player is left in Stop mode for more than one minute, a screensaver will appear and the TV screen will fade in and fade out repeatedly . Press the PLA Y button to resume normal play . • If the player is left in Stop mode for more than 30 minutes, the power will[...]

20 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE Search Features During playback, you can search quickly through a chapter at variable speeds. Search a Chapter or T rack While a disc is in Play mode, press the SEARCH buttons on the remote or press and hold the SKIP/SEARCH buttons on the front panel. V ariable Speed Search (DVD) Press the SEARCH buttons on the remote or pre[...]

CHAPTER 3 - BASIC FUNCTIONS 21 Skip a T rack While a disc is in Play mode, press the SKIP buttons on the remote or press the SKIP/SEARCH buttons on the front panel. DVD Skip Notes • Press forward SKIP to jump to the next chapter . • Press back SKIP to jump to the beginning of the chapter . • Press back SKIP again to jump to the beginning of t[...]

22 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE WHEN PLA YING A DVD Display Feature The Display button serves two purposes: 1. Shows you the current status of your DVD, VCD or CD 2. Provides a shortcut to jump to any title, chapter , track or specific time counter position on the disc. Press Display twice to view audio and subtitle information. WHEN PLA YING A CD/VCD 1 2 [...]

CHAPTER 3 - BASIC FUNCTIONS 23 Repeat Play Show Repeat Play Status Press the REPEA T button once to display the current Repeat Play status. Repeat Chapter Press the REPEA T button twice to repeat the currently playing chapter . Repeat T itle Press the REPEA T button a third time to repeat the currently playing title. T urn off Repeat Play Press the[...]

24 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE Mark the Starting Point In Play mode, press the A-B REPEA T button at the beginning of the segment you want to review (Point A). Mark the Ending Point Press the A-B REPEA T button again at the end of the segment you want to review (Point B). The segment will begin repeating in a continuous loop. Clear the Repeat Press the A-[...]

CHAPTER 3 - BASIC FUNCTIONS 25 Open Program Menu In Stop mode, press the PROGRAM button. The Program Menu will appear . Select Chapter or T itle Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select TITLE or CHAPTER, then press ENTER. Program Playback Order Use the LEFT/RIGHT or UP/DOWN button to highlight desired titles or chapters in the left window , pressing ENT[...]

26 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE 1 2 3 4 Open Program Menu In Stop mode, press the PROGRAM button. The Program Menu will appear . Select Program or Random Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select PROGRAM or RANDOM, then press ENTER. • If you select RANDOM, the disc will immedi- ately begin playback in random order . Program T rack Order Use the LEFT/RIGHT or U[...]

CHAPTER 4 - ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 27 Open “Disc V iew” Press the TITLE button in playback mode. Select T rack V iew Press the UP/DOWN button to select TRACK VIEW , then press ENTER. Choose Desired V iew Select the desired view by pressing the UP/ DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT buttons, then press ENTER. Disc V iew Disc V iew is a preview feature activated by[...]

28 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE Audio Selection Many DVDs provide multiple language and audio setup options. The AUDIO button provides a shortcut to view and select these options. If the disc has a menu system, you can also set soundtrack options via the MENU button. Open the Audio Menu During playback, press the AUDIO button. Select DVD Language Use the U[...]

CHAPTER 4 - ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 29 Subtitle Language Open Subtitle Menu During playback, press the SUBTITLE button. Set Subtitle Language Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired subtitle language. • Subtitle languages are represented by abbrevia- tions; i.e. “ESP” for “español.” Activate Subtitles Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to turn s[...]

30 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE Screen Angle Check for Angle Mark During playback, check to see if the ANGLE mark ( ) is present at the upper right hand corner of the screen. Press Angle If is present, press the ANGLE button to view angle options. Select Screen Angle Use the UP/DOWN button to select one of the available screen angles. Set Angle Mark Option[...]

CHAPTER 4 - ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 31 Bookmarks Open Bookmark Menu During playback, press the BOOKMARK button on the remote. The “MARKER” header will appear on the screen. Select Placeholder Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to move to one of the three bookmark placeholders (- - -). Set the Bookmark Play the DVD or VCD to the scene you want to mark, then [...]

32 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE Zoom Open Zoom Menu During playback or pause mode, press the ZOOM button on the remote. The “crosshair icon” will be displayed on screen. Set Crosshairs Use the UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT button to move the crosshairs to the position on the screen you want to magnify . Zoom In Press the ENTER button as follows: • During DVD[...]

CHAPTER 5 - SETUP MODE 33 Using the Main Menu Open “Main Menu” In play or stop mode, press the SETUP button on the remote. Highlight Selection Use the UP/DOWN button on the remote to highlight the desired menu option, then press ENTER. The Main Menu is used to set System preferences, such as audio options, display options, parental lock levels,[...]

34 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE Audio Options Open “Main Menu” When in play or stop mode, press the SETUP button. Select “Audio Options” Use the UP/DOWN button to select AUDIO OPTIONS, then press ENTER. Set “Dynamic Compression” Use the UP/DOWN button to select Dynamic Compression, then use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select: • ON — Compresse[...]

CHAPTER 5 - SETUP MODE 35 Speaker Setup Open “Main Menu” When in play or stop mode, press the SETUP button. Select “Audio Options” Press the UP/DOWN button to select AUDIO OPTIONS, then press ENTER. Select “Speaker Setup” Use the UP/DOWN button to select SPEAKER SETUP , then press ENTER. The Speaker Setup menu will appear . Select Speak[...]

36 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE Open “Speaker Setup” During playback of a DVD with 5.1 channel sound, press VOL. SETUP on the remote control. Select Channel Delays Use the UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT buttons to highlight the center channel delay (to the right of the Center Speaker icon) or surround channel delay indicator (bottom center) , then press ENTER. [...]

CHAPTER 5 - SETUP MODE 37 Channel Balance If your center speaker , surround speakers, or sub- woofer are too loud relative to your front speakers, you can lower their signal levels in 1 db increments. Use the built-in noise generator (labeled “TEST”) to check the balance among the six channels. Open “Main Menu” When in play or stop mode, pr[...]

38 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE Display Options Open “Main Menu” Press the SETUP button in play or stop mode. Select “Display Options” Use the UP/DOWN button to select DISPLA Y OPTIONS. Then press the ENTER button. Set Display Options Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired item. Then press the ENTER button. TV ASPECT — Sets the aspect ratio[...]

CHAPTER 5 - SETUP MODE 39 Setting/Changing Password Open “Main Menu” Press the SETUP button when in play or stop mode. Select “Rating Limit” Press the UP/DOWN button to select RA TING LIMIT , then press ENTER. The “Password Check” menu will appear . Enter Password Enter your 4-digit password using the 0-9 buttons. • If you enter the c[...]

40 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE What happens if you play a DVD that exceeds the player ’ s Rating Limit? • The following message will appear on screen: “Y our selection exceeds the rating level for this player .” • Some discs include a Rating Limit override feature. If so, the following message will also appear: “Override the level?” Y ou the[...]

CHAPTER 5 - SETUP MODE 41 Setting Default Languages Open “Main Menu” Press the SETUP button when in play or stop mode. Select “Player Menu” Use the UP/DOWN button to select the PLA YER MENU, then press ENTER. Set Player Language Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired language, then press ENTER. • All DVS3100/3000 menus will now appe[...]

42 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE Open “Main Menu” Press the SETUP button when in play or stop mode. Select “Audio” Use the UP/DOWN button to select AUDIO, then press ENTER. Set Audio Language Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired language, then press ENTER. • Select “ORIGINAL” if you want the default soundtrack language to be the origin[...]

CHAPTER 6 - REFERENCE 43 Controlling a TV with the Remote T urn on TV T urn on the television and point the DVD remote at the television. Program Remote While holding down the POWER button, enter the code for your brand of television (see table at right). V erify Programming • If the TV turns off, programming is complete. • If the first code do[...]

44 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE Controlling a VCR with the Remote T urn on your Dual-Deck VCR T urn on the VCR and point the DVD remote at the VCR. Select VCR Mode Press the VCR button on the remote control. V erify Operation • Press the Power button on the remote. If the VCR turns off, the remote will control the basic functions of the VCR. • If the V[...]

CHAPTER 6 - REFERENCE 45 T roubleshooting Guide The following are some of the most frequently asked questions about our DVS3100/3000. If you don’ t find the answers you need here, you can contact our Customer Service Department by phone at (480) 922-0896. Office hours are Monday-Friday , 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST on Sa[...]

46 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE T echnical Specifications GENERAL Power Requirements AC 120V , 60 Hz Power Consumption 19 W min; 310 W max W eight 21.5 lbs Dimensions W 17” x D 14.5” x H 4.75” Operating T emperature Range 41-95 ° F Operating Humidity Range 10-75% DVS3100 COMBINANT DIGIT AL AMPLIFIER F/L, F/R, C/T , R/L, R/R 8 Ω load: 75 watt x 5, [...]

CHAPTER 6 - REFERENCE 47 DVS Limited W arranty Who Provides the Limited W arranty During the warranty period, the Go-V ideo W arranty Administrator will honor DVS service for 90 days labor , 1 year parts from the original date of consumer pur chase. See below for Commercial, Industrial or Educational use coverage. DVS remote controls are warranted [...]

48 DVS USER ’ S GUIDE Other W arranty Coverage Commer cial, Industrial or Educational use has the same warranty coverage as stated in this warranty . What are the Exceptions This warranty does not cover: (1) Normal maintenance service. (2) Damage from misuse, abuse neglect or accident, natural disasters or Acts of God. (3) Cabinetry , decorative [...]

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