Curtis DVD8400 manual

[...]

1 2 The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is [...]

4 3 Safety Information CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Please carefully study this manual and always keep it available. There are, however , some installation and operation precautions which you should be aware of. 1 .Read Instructions[...]

6 5 14 .Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding o[...]

8 7 Introduction Y our new portable DVD player is designed for you to enjoy all forms of disc media. Its slim shape allows you to easily carry it with you and enjoy movies and music anywhere. Y our player incorporates the latest digital audio/video (A V) technologies to give you the ultimate in listening and viewing pleasure. Y our new player also [...]

10 9 T able of Contents Safety Precautions ...................................................... 1-6 Introduction ................................................................. 7-8 T able of Contents ............................................................ 9 Quick Starting Guide ................................................ 10-1 1 Connec[...]

Connecting to a TV GOOD SETTING UP YOUR PLA YER Step 1:connect the audio cables to AUDIO OUT of the DVD player . Step 2:connect the yellow cable to the VIDEO on the side of your player . (For TVs that support S-V ideo Output please follow the diagram “BETTER” bellow .) • When connected to a TV , you can use the P/N button on the remote to swi[...]

Y our player allows two people enjoy music at the same time with Y -adapter for headphone. 1. Connect the Y -adapter with the headphone jack of the player and then the headphones with the jacks on the oposite site of the adapter . 2. Adjust the volume by turning the volume control wheel. 14 Connecting to Optional Equipment CONNECTING HEADPHONES •[...]

16 Connecting to Optional Equipment • Adjust the volume of your player to a comfortable listening level to avoid any speaker damage. • When connecting and disconnecting the DVD video player , turn off the amplifier to avoid any speaker damage. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks[...]

18 Playing Back a Disc CONTROLS FOR BASIC PLA YBACK 1. ST ANDBY 2. MENU 3. NUMBERS 4. GOTO 5. PROGRAM 6. AUDIO 7. CURSOR (UP/DOWN/ RIGHT/LEFT) 8. PLA Y 9. SETUP 10. SLOW 1 1. STEP 12. PREVIOUS 13. NEXT 14. PBC (Playback Control) 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 1 7 15. DISPLA Y 16. MUTE 17. 1-ALL 18. A-B 19. P/N (P AL/NTSC) 20. TITLE 21. ANGLE 22. SUBTITLE 23. ZOOM 2[...]

20 Y ou can playback a disc at 2x, 4x, 8x or 16x the normal speed for fast forward or rewind. Press the REV or FWD button during playback. The playback speed becomes double the normal speed. The playback speed changes, each time you press the REV or FWD button. Note: The function is invalid on some DVD discs. Playing Back a Disc HOW TO ST OP PLA YB[...]

22 Playing Back a KODAK Picture CD/JPEG 1. Load your KODAK Picture CD or JPEG disc. When a KODAK Picture CD is loaded, it will start playback automatically . 2. Select a folder or a picture/song contained on the JPEG or other data disc, a menu will appear on the screen. Press UP or DOWN to select a folder , and press ENTER or PLA Y to view folder c[...]

24 THIS DVD VIDEO PLA YER ALLOWS YOU T O PLA YBACK A SPECIFIC TITLE, CHAPTER, TRACK, OR SEGMENT REPEA TEDL Y . (TITLE REPEA T , CHAPTER/TRACK REPEA T , A-B REPEA T) HOW TO REPEA T A TITLE, CHAPTER, OR DISC During normal playback, press the 1-ALL button. The repeat mode changes, each time you press the 1- ALL button. Playing Repeatedly Repeats the s[...]

26 1. Press the PROGRAM button. PROGRAM MENU displays on the screen. 2. Using the numbered button, select the items you want in the order you want them programmed in. The number of the item selected will be input into the PROGRAM volume. Playing in Favorite Order HOW TO SET TITLES, CHAPTERS, OR TRACKS IN A FA VORITE ORDER PROGRAM:TT(01)/CH ( - - ) [...]

28 ZOOMING A PICTURE Zooming a Picture This DVD video player allows you to zoom into a picture as well as the zoom point. Press ZOOM during normal playback or slow - motion. The player magnifies in the center of the picture. If you press during zoom playback, the zoom point shifts. To cancel the zoom function, press ZOOM again. 2x 3x 4x Normal Play[...]

30 Using the On-Screen Display THIS UNIT ALLOWS YOU TO VIEW THE OPERA TIONAL ST A TUS AND DISC INFORMA TION ON YOUR TV SCREEN. CHECKING THE OPERA TIONAL ST A TUS T itle Elapsed TT 01/12 CH 006/039 0:02:20 Chapter Elapsed TT 01/12 CH 006/039 0:03:50 Chapter Remain TT 01/12 CH 006/039 0:10:40 Current Title T otal Title Current Chapter T otal Chapter [...]

32 YOU CAN USE THE P ARENT AL LOCK FUNCTION ONL Y WITH DVD VIDEO DISCS EQUIPPED WITH THE P ARENT AL LOCK FEA TURE. SETTING THE P ARENT AL LOCK DVD video discs equipped with the parental lock function are rated according to their content. The contents allowed by a parental lock level and the way a DVD video disc can be controlled may vary from disc [...]

34 Rechargeable Battery Installation & Use • When loading/releasing the battery pack, make sure the unit is unpluged. This DVD player is supplied with a high-ef fective rechargeable Lithium battery . Such battery pack has a high storage capacity and low level of degradation. The latter means that the battery can also be recharged when only pa[...]

36 Customizing the Function Settings -- Dolby Digital Setup -- Dual Mono Dynamic Go T o Dolby Digital Setup Stereo L-Mono R-Mono Mix-Mono -- Video Setup Page-- Component TV Mode Sharpness Brightness Contrast Saturation Go T o V ideo Setup Page -- Preference Page -- Audio Subtitle Disc Menu Parental Password Default Go T o Preference Page English Ge[...]

38 Carrying Bag Installation SAFETY W ARNING! On no account should this unit be used by the driver of a moving motor vehicle, or left unsecured in the vehicle whilst driving. If this unit is being used by a passenger in your vehicle, be sure that it is secured or held safely , and does not obstruct any safety device (i.e. airbag, seat belt etc.) th[...]