Technika DVD-104 DVD Player Manual

DVD 104 DVD Player

User Handbook

Tesco Stores Ltd, Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL

DVD 1O4

DVD Player


TECHNIKA DVD 104 SPECIFICATIONS

Video Format:

Audio Format:

Signal Output:

Audio DAC:

Video Output:

Audio Output:

Frequency Response:

S/N ratio:

THD:

Output Terminals:

Power input:

Dimensions (W x D x H)

Net weight:

MPEG 2

MPEG 1,LAYER 1, LAYER 2, LAYER 3

Colour System: PAL/NTSC

Audio System: down mix stereo

DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 digital output (backwards compatible)

DTS 5.1 digital output (backwards compatible)

24bit/96KHz

1 V p-p (at 75 ohm)

(Stereo): 2 V p-p

CD: 20Hz-20KHz(EIAT)

DVD: 20Hz-22KHz(48KHz sampling)

20Hz-44KHz(96KHz sampling)

>90dB

<0.05%

SCART output

(configurable RGB, Composite)

Composite video output

S-Video output

Down Mixed Stereo output

Digital audio coaxial output

Digital audio optical output

110-250VAC 50-60Hz

20W(Max.)

Player: 430 x 270 x 38mm

Carton: 460 x 320 x 98mm

2.0kg

Specifications liable to change without notice. E&OE

DVD 104 PLAYER FEATURES

DVD 104 DVD Player User Handbook

CONTENTS

DVD, CD, compatible CD-R, CD-RW capable

TV format:

PAL/NTSC colour system

Screen format:

Selectable 4:3/16:9

Video output:

Composite Video output

S-Video output

SCART connection (RGB and Composite)

Audio output:

Down-mixed stereo analogue output

Dolby Digital 5.1 output

DTS Digital 5.1 output

Digital audio output (coaxial/optical)

DVD features:

Multi Subtitle select

Multi Language select

Multi Angle select

Other features:

On screen display menu

Multi-level Digital zooming

Multi-level Slow motion

Parental control

JPEG picture view

MP3 compatible

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trade marks of Dolby

Laboratories. DTS and the DTS logo are trademarks of Digital

Theater Systems.

This player 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 authorized by Macrovision

Corporation.and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision

Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

The player has built in copyright protection technology that prevents copying from a DVD disc to any media.

If a video recorder is connected to the player, the video output image will be distorted.

SAFETY INFORMATION.....................................2

GENERAL INFORMATION..................................2

INTRODUCTION................................................3

GETTING STARTED ...........................................4

VIDEO CONNECTIONS ......................................5

EXTERNAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS ....................6

REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET ..........................7

HANDSET KEY FUNCTIONS...............................8

FUNCTION KEYS AND MENUS...........................8

OPERATION ......................................................9

SETTING UP THE PLAYER .................................10

PLAYING DISCS ................................................11

PROGRAM PLAY...............................................11

ADJUSTING THE ZOOM ....................................12

VIEWING JPEGS ...............................................12

‘ON THE FLY’ ADJUSTMENTS............................12

VCD MENUS ....................................................12

SWITCHING OFF ...............................................12

SELECTING MENUS DURING PLAYBACK ..........12

ABOUT SCREEN FORMATS ...............................12

CARE AND CLEANING .......................................12

WARRANTY ......................................................12

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................13

SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................14

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TIMER STARTING:

You can start a disc at a specific timed position:

!

Press the TIME key

2@.

An On Screen Display will open

!

Input the time using the number keypad. The disc will play from the chosen time.

Note: This feature is best used for CD playback only.

ADJUSTING THE ZOOM:

This facility can be used when watching movies or when viewing still pictures in JPEG format.

Movies:

!

Press the ZOOM button

1$

repeatedly to adjust the Zoom

NORMAL (Zoom X1)  Z oom X 2  Zoom X 4

JPEG Discs:

!

20%



50%



100%



150%



200%

!

When the Zoom is at 100% you can use the direction keys to rotate and flip the image.

!

While zoom 150%. or 200%, you can use the direction keys to move the picture around the screen.

The picture quality will degrade as the size increases.

‘ON THE FLY’ ADJUSTMENTS

Although the DVD 104 player’s Setup menu contains the system setups of Angle, Subtitle and Audio soundtrack selection, you may change them when a DVD disc is playing providing the disc itself has these features. The DVD root menu will also display the relevant information.

ANGLE:

During playback of a DVD disc:

!

Press the ANGLE key

2) repeatedly to select the desired camera angle. A DVD disc may contain up to 9 selectable camera angles.

SUBTITLE:

!

Press the SUBTITLE key

1(

repeatedly to select the desired language for displaying subtitles. A DVD disc may contains up to 32 selectable subtitles.

AUDIO:

!

Press the AUDIO key e

repeatedly to select the desired audio sound track. A DVD disc may contain up to 8 audio sound tracks. These may be the language in which the film is recorded (or dubbed) and/or the audio format of the recording.

NTSC/PAL SWITCHING

!

Press the N/P key

1*

to toggle the television screen format between NTSC and PAL.

VCD MENUS

Some VCD discs feature a menu set similar but simpler than

DVDs. These are accessed as follows:

!

Press the PBC key

2% to display the title menu on screen.

!

Press the RETURN key

2#

to exit the display.

SELECTING MENUS DURING DISC PLAYBACK

When playing a DVD disc:

!

Selecting MENU will stop the disc and display the chosen menu. Pressing PLAY/PAUSE will start the disc from the beginning.

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!

Selecting TITLE will pause the disc and display the chosen menu. Pressing PLAY/PAUSE will start the disc from the point at which TITLE was pressed. Not all discs obey this. In most cases where the TITLE and ROOT menus are the same, selecting TITLE may stop the disc as in MENU (above).

!

Selecting SETUP will pause the disc. The SETUP menu will appear in front of the paused image. In this mode most of the

Setup parameters can be altered. TV Type and the Special user adjustments are blanked out and not selectable.

!

To return to the programme, press SETUP again. The disc will resume playing.

Although it is feasible to carry out the above procedures we do not recommend them as DVD discs should not be left in ‘Pause’ mode for extended periods of time.

!

Selecting OSD does not affect playback.

!

Pressing PBC and RETURN have no effect at all

SWITCHING THE PLAYER OFF

When you have finished using the player:

!

Press STOP

!

Press OPEN/CLOSE.

!

Remove and store the disc in its packing

!

Switch the player OFF via the ON/OFF switch on the front panel. There is no ‘STANDBY’ function on the DVD 104 handset.

PICTURE FORMATS

Although the SETUP menu allows you to specify the default setup of the SCREEN size, some DVDs are formatted only for 16:9 and will force this format on the TV set, regardless of the Setup parameters.

CARE AND CLEANING

All care and cleaning operations should be carried out with the unit unplugged from the mains power.

The surface of the unit can be cleaned with a barely damp cloth and then dried carefully.

Do NOT clean the inside of the CD player tray with a cloth. Lightly blow out any dust.

If your discs jump tracks, skip passages or don’t play properly, this is more likely to be caused by surface damage or dirt on the actual disc rather than any fault of the unit. In extreme cases, however, these phenomena could be due to dirt or dust on the lens

If the CD lens gets dusty or dirty, use a proprietary lens cleaner and follow the instructions carefully.

Do NOT leave discs in the player when not in use.

WARRANTY

Your Technika appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please contact the TESCO electrical help line on 0845 601 2459.

Please have your original purchase receipt with you when you call.

This warranty in no way affects your consumer rights.

INTRODUCTION

Please read this manual thoroughly before connecting and using your player.

Your DVD 104 is a versatile player capable of playing several disc formats. It is set to play discs encoded as Region 2.

The player will accept the following formats (among others):

DVD - single and double sided; single and double layered

CD-DA, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Picture CD, MP3

Some application files such as Windows formatted discs are not acceptable. Additionally, some discs formatted in a PC may not be acceptable due to formatting anomalies.

The following formats are not acceptable:

DVD discs with a region code other than Region 2. (Check the disc code printed on the label or the packing for compatibility). Discs coded ALL will play on any suitable player.

PC applications on CD-R or CD-RW

CD ROM formatted for Windows or Mac operating systems.

ABOUT YOUR PLAYER

MAINS

ON/OFF

PLAY/

PAUSE

KEY

REVERSE

SEARCH

KEY

L/R

AUDIO

KEY

FRONT VIEW

DISC TRAY

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Improperly formatted CD-Rs or CD-RWs. This may include Audio discs recorded on a computer but not finalised.

The player has built in copyright protection technology that prevents copying from a DVD disc to any media. If a video recorder is connected to the player, the video output image may be distorted during recording. Some discs feature this technology and some do not. Modern best-selling movies nearly always feature copyright protection.

UNPACKING

Unpack the DVD 104 carefully. The carton should contain:

!

The DVD 104 Player

!

One remote Handset and 2 AAA batteries

!

One SCART - SCART connecting lead.

If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest TESCO store for a replacement. Have your receipt ready when you call.

Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, do so having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.

DISC TRAY

OPEN/CLOSE

KEY DISPLAY

REMOTE

SENSOR

OPEN/CLOSE

POWER PLAY/PAUSE STOP REV FWD L/R

STOP

KEY

FORWARD

SEARCH

KEY

COMPOSITE

VIDEO OUTPUT

REAR VIEW

L

AUDIO

R

OUTPUTS

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

CO-AX

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO OUTPUTS

GETTING STARTED

Site the player on a solid stable surface away from strong magnetic fields and sources of heat and damp.

The player should be sited fairly near the TV set and your AV processor or audio amplifier if you are using one. There should be clear line of sight between the player and the listening seat so that the player can be properly operated from the remote handset.

Before connecting your player to your TV or audio equipment, ensure that all units are switched off at the mains.

Do not site your DVD player on top of an audio power amplifier or receiver as the heat and vibration may affect performance.

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SCART

OUTPUT

CONNECTIONS

The DVD 104 features several video connections. The default connection is SCART which can be RGB or composite depending on your TV set. S-Video connections will also yield very good results. Composite video will yield the lowest quality picture and should be used only if there is no alternative.

Analogue and Digital audio outputs are provided. The analogue outputs are down mixed to Stereo. For full featured 5.1 sound in either Dolby Digital or DTS, you should use a dedicated AV processor or receiver with a digital input connected to either the co-axial or optical connection of the DVD 104. If you are not using the optical connection leave the blanking plug in place.

POWER

CORD

Parental Control:

Age related coding is on the disc. The DVD 104 player picks up this coding and allows or restricts viewing dependent on the control level set by the user. There are eight levels of control as follows:

1; 2: G; 3: PG; 4: PG13; 5; 6: R; 7: NC17; 8

The first level is open to all ages, progressively rising through the age groups until level 8 which is strictly adult viewing only.

To change the Parental Control setting:

! Select Parental Control

! Enter a four digit code. The default code is 8888. If you are using this player for the first time, input this code.

Default

! If the code is confirmed, you may change the level.

! Press ENTER to confirm the new level.

If you enter the wrong code the screen will revert back to the menu

To change the password:

! Input the old password

! Input a new 4 digit number

! Re-enter this password

! Press ENTER to store the password and revert back to the Parental Ctrl screen

Important Note

Default

Password

Old

New

Verify

It is essential that you memorise the new code, or you will not able to alter the Parental Control setting. If you forget the secret code contact the Tesco Helpline on 0845 601 2459 for assistance.

Angle Mark

There are two settings:

ON enables different camera angle shots (if the disc supports this)

OFF disables this function

DEFAULT

If you choose "Read" all previous user settings will be cancelled and the player will be returned to the original factory settings.

If you have changed the password or Parental Control settings these will not be altered.

Exiting the Setup Menu

To exit the Setup menu at any time:

!

Press SETUP or

!

Scroll down to the logo and press ENTER.

PROBLEM DISC MESSAGES

WRONG REGIONAL DISC

The Region code of the disc does not match the player`s region code. The DVD 104 player’s region code is 2

WRONG PASSWORD

The rating level of the disc is higher then the rating level setting of the player. The player will not play the disc.

WRONG DISC

When the player detects a problem disc or a damaged disc, the player may play the disc at lower quality or stop playing altogether.

Production qualities of DVD discs vary. Some incorrectly formatted discs may play, but the playback quality and operational and menu choices of those discs may be impaired.

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PLAYING A DISC

!

Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc drawer

!

Load a disc into the tray, label side up

!

Press to close the disc drawer

The disc will now load. Some formats take more time to load than others as the player has to read the disc, decide the format and download the Table of Contents (TOC).

Different types of discs behave differently :

Most CDs will start automatically - a very few won’t.

VCD discs with a PBC menu feature will display the feature. If the feature does not exist the VCD disc will probably just start playing.

DVD discs will display the Main or Title menu. In very exceptional cases where there is one title and nothing else the disc may play.

To play an entire DVD disc from the beginning

!

Press PLAY/PAUSE

To play a DVD from a given title :

!

Select the title using the NUMBER KEYPAD or

!

Select the title with the DIRECTION keys and

!

Press ENTER or press PLAY/PAUSE

ENTER

To play a CD from a given track

!

Select the track using the NUMBER KEYPAD or

!

Reach the track by pressing the PREVIOUS /NEXT keys

!

Press PLAY/PAUSE

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

An On Screen Display (OSD) disc status indicator will be displayed at the upper part of the TV screen when certain functions are executed, or when the OSD button on the handset is pressed.When different discs are loaded (DVD, CD) the OSD indicator bar will be different.

!

Press the OSD button

1@

Title Chapter Time

!

To go to the detail menu: press the OSD button

1@ again

Play Status

Subtitles

Audio

Format

TV System

Audio Languages

Camera Angles

!

To cancel the display: press the OSD button

1@ a third time or any other button.

Only one OSD display is available when playing a CD

Track Number Tracks on CD Time

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EXTERNAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS

ANALOGUE AUDIO CONNECTIONS

DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS use one connection only

When using external audio connections please remember you still have to connect a video signal!

REMOTE HANDSET

HANDSET OPERATION

The remote handset has a range of 6 metres. Ensure there is a clear line of sight between the handset and the remote eye on the DVD 104.

The normal operating angle should not be greater than

30º of horizontal.

Direct bright sunlight may adversely affect remote operation. If this happens, move the player and handset into a shadier location.

<6m

30 º

1 2

4

7

5

8

3 N/P

6

SUBTITLE

9

ANGLE

3 0º

INSERTING BATTERIES

Slide back the cover of the battery compartment.

Unwrap the supplied AAA batteries and place them in the battery compartment with the polarity as shown.

Replace the compartment cover

Always use AAA batteries and always replace them in pairs. Never mix old and new batteries.

Dispose of used batteries with regard to the recycling regulations in your area. Do NOT throw used batteries into the general rubbish or in a fire.

b c j

1$

1%

1^

1&

1)

1!

1@

1# d e f g h i

1 2 3 N/P

4

7

5

8

6 SUBTITLE

9

ANGLE

10/0 10+

TIME PROG

L/R AUDIO RGB RETURN

SETUP PBC

ENTER

TITLE MENU

PLAY/PAUSE STOP REV FWD

OSD SHUFFLE PREV NEXT

ZOOM REPEAT A-B VOL

SLOW CLR MUTE

Connecting the DVD 104 audio outputs to a hi fi unit instead of the TV may offer improved sound quality.

Connect the left and right outputs to a suitable line input (AUX CD or TAPE) on the amplifier or receiver.

When playing the DVD 104 remember to switch the amplifier to this input.

NOTE: If you are using the SCART connection, the audio signal will appear on the TV as well as the Hi Fi. It may be advisable to turn off the

TV sound when listening to the DVD 104.

The DVD 104 is capable of reproducing movies in

Stereo, Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 Surround Sound modes via the digital audio connections. To experience the enhanced listening experience of multichannel sound you will need a digital AV processor or other

5.1sound equipment equipped with a digital optical or digital co-axial connector, and a 5.1 speaker array.

Connect the DVD 104 either via the digital optical or coaxial outputs to your processor and refer to your existing 5.1 equipment manual for further guidance.

2*

2(

3)

3!

3@

3#

3$

3%

3^

2^

2&

1*

1(

2)

2!

2@

2#

2$

2% b 0PEN/CLOSE c NUMBER KEYS d L/R e AUDIO f SETUP g UP h LEFT i ENTER j TITLE

1) PLAY/PAUSE

1! STOP

1@ 0SD

1# SHUFFLE

1$ ZOOM

1% REPEAT

1^ SLOW

1& CLR

1* N/P

1( SUBTITLE

2) ANGLE

2! PROG

2@ TIME

2# RETURN

2$ RGB

2% PBC

2^ RIGHT

2& DOWN

2* MENU

2( FWD SEARCH

3) REV SEARCH

3! NEXT TRACK

3@ PREV TRACK

3# VOL+

3$ A-B REPEAT

3% VOL-

3^ MUTE

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HANDSET KEY FUNCTIONS

Below is a quick guide to all the handset key functions. The FP symbol indicates that the function is repeated on the front panel.

b

0PEN/CLOSE

Open and Close the Disc Drawer c

NUMBER KEYS

Enter a track ,chapter, or password number.

To select 10 or 0, press the 10/0 key once. To select numbers greater than 10 (e.g. 21) press the 10+ key twice, and then 1 d

L/R

Press once to play the Right sound channel through both speakers. Press twice to play the Left sound channel through both speakers. Press again to resume normal stereo.

e

AUDIO

Select a playback language/audio format for DVDs (if available) f

SETUP

Press to enter/leave the main DVD player setup menu. g

UP

Press to move up through a setup menu h

LEFT

Press to move to a previous setup menu option i ENTER

Press to confirm a selection from a menu j

TITLE

Press to access the title menu on a DVD disc

1)

PLAY/PAUSE

Press to toggle between playing and pausing a DVD/CD disc

1!

STOP

Press to stop a disc while playing

1@

0SD

Press once to bring up basic track information. Press again to bring up the detail information. Press again to exit

1#

SHUFFLE

Play the contents of a disc in Random mode (mainly for CD)

1$

ZOOM

Press to zoom the display

1%

REPEAT

Repeat a track or disc continuously. Press to return to normal play

1^

SLOW

Slow motion playback of a video disc (6 speeds are available)

1&

CLR

Clear an entry, clear a function

1*

N/P

Choose between an NTSC or PAL TV system

1(

SUBTITLE

Select a language to view subtitles

2)

ANGLE

Select different camera angles (if the DVD disc has this feature)

2!

PROG

Program play a disc in a sequence of your choice

2@

TIME

Press and enter the time. The disc starts playing at the time entered.

2#

RETURN

Press to return to the PBC menu during a VCD disc playback.

2$

RGB

Switch the SCART input between composite video and RGB mode

2%

PBC

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Press to enter a VCD submenu (mainly VCD2.0 and SVCD1.0)

2^

RIGHT

Press to move to the next menu option

2&

DOWN

Press to move down through a setup menu

2*

MENU

Press to return to the DVD disc start menu when playing a DVD

2(

FWD SEARCH

Fast search forward on a disc

3)

REV SEARCH

Fast search in reverse on a disc

3!

NEXT TRACK

Press to progress through the tracks on a disc

3@

PREV TRACK

Press once to return to the start of a track. Press repeatedly to move back through the tracks on a disc.

3#

VOL+

Press to increase the audio volume output

3$

A-B REPEAT

Press to select the start of a sequence. Press again to choose the end of a sequence. Press repeat. The disc will repeat continuously between the start and end point of the sequence.

3%

VOL-

Press to decrease the audio volume output

3^

MUTE

Press to mute/unmute the audio output.

FUNCTION KEYS AND MENUS

DVD players use menus and there are three principal kinds:

The player itself has a SETUP Menu which enables you to set up the various parameters of the player.

The ROOT menu is the basic menu of a DVD disc. This contains all the information relating to the DVD disc itself.

The TITLE menu as the name implies shows all the titles available on a DVD disc. Sometimes there may be one, sometimes several.

Each Title has Chapters - again, sometimes one, sometimes several. On many DVDs the ROOT and TITLE menus are the same.

The Function Keys are mainly used to navigate through Menus.

The SETUP key accesses the DVD 104 player’s SETUP menu.

The MENU key accesses the DVD disc’s ROOT menu.

The TITLE key accesses the DVD disc’s TITLE menu.

The PBC key is used to access menus only on SETUP

VCD discs and is explained later in the manual.

Pressing or will take you to the next menu list or return you to the previous one.

Pressing or will take you up or down in the

same menu list.

TITLE

ENTER

Pressing ENTER confirms your selection.

When you are in any menu the current choice is highlighted.

Some Menus ask you to enter numbers from the

NUMBER keypad. 7

1

4

2

5

8

PBC

MENU

3

6

9

To select 10 or 0, press the 10/0 key once. To select numbers greater than 10 (e.g. 21) press the 10+ key twice, and then 1.

10/0 10+

If you make a mistake, press the CLEAR key

1&

to cancel the entry.

OPERATION

Ensure that all system connections are secure and correctly made. Plug the TV into the mains (along with the hi fi unit if used).

!

Ensure the mains ON/OFF switch of the DVD 104 is in the extended (OFF) position

!

Plug the player into the mains.

!

Switch on the TV (and the hi fi if used).

!

Set the TV set to its A/V input (Refer to the TV user manual)

!

Depress the ON/OFF switch on the DVD 104 front panel. A blue welcome screen with the DVD logo will appear on the TV.

If the welcome screen does not appear your TV set will probably have multiple AV inputs.

!

Scroll through these until the welcome screen appears.

FRONT PANEL OPERATION

With the exception of the ON/OFF switch, all the front panel controls of the DVD 104 are duplicated by the handset and are covered in the Operation sections of this manual.

SETTING UP THE DVD104 PLAYER

If you are using the SCART connection and your only language requirement is English, the DVD 104 is virtually set up for you and you may not need to alter any settings but it is good practice to familiarise yourself with how the player works. If you wish you can skip this section and proceed to Page 8.

THE SETUP MENU

The SETUP menu should be accessed either when no disc is inserted in the player or when a disc is stopped.

ENTER

Pressing or will take you to the next menu or return you to the previous one.

Pressing or will take you up or down in the

same menu.

Pressing ENTER confirms your selection.

To assist you, the menu you are in and the current choice within the menu are highlighted. There is also a help screen at the bottom.

To enter the SETUP menu

Press the SETUP key f.

The Main menu enables you to set up the operating language in various modes.

! Press The On Screen

Display (OSD) menu will be highlighted.

! Press The tick indicates the current language.

! Press or to choose a different language and/or

! Press ENTER to confirm and return to the previous menu. You can now

! Press SETUP f

to exit or

! Press to select Menu and set up the Disc language.

! Press

! Press or to choose a different language and/or

! Press ENTER to confirm and return.

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Using the methods above you may now set up:

! The main language you want the film to be in (Audio menu)

! The main language you would like film subtitles to be in.

Note: If you watch films in English but have a non English speaker in your house you may want to set the subtitles to that language.

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When you have set up the language options:

! Press and then to go to the Screen Setup menu.

There are 5 adjustments:

TV Type:

TV Type

TV System

SCART Output

Brightness

Contrast

This adjusts the TV screen aspect ratio. The choices are:

4:3 PS (Pan Scan) 4:3 LB (Letter Box) 16:9 (Wide screen)

TV System:

Choose between NTSC, PAL or AUTO

SCART Output:

Adjust only if you are using SCART connection. The choices are:

RGB: Use this setting as thIis offers the best picture quality.

Composite Video: Use this connection only if your TV does not support RGB. (e.g. if you are using SCART 2) (See P 4).

Brightness:

Choose between Normal: Bright: Soft

Contrast:

You can set the contrast between very low and very high in 9 steps

-4: -3: -2: -1: 0: +1: +2: +3: +4:

When you have set up the TV options:

! Press and then to go to the Audio Setup menu.

Use this menu only if there is a Digital audio connection set up between the DVD 104 a n d a n e x t e r n a l A V processor.(See P 5). There are 3 adjustments:

SPDIF/PCM: Use this for regular audio CDs, MP3s, etc.

SPDIF/RAW: Use this for 5.1

DVDs (Dolby Digital, DTS)

OFF: The Digital Audio connections are disabled.

When you have set up the Digital Audio options:

! Press and then to go to the Custom Setup menu.

There are 4 settings:

Parental Control: which is governed by a

Password:

Camera Angle:

Default:


CONNECTING THE PLAYER

Use only one of the connection methods described here

SCART CONNECTION

This is the player’s default connection mode and the most convenient to use. Both audio and video signals are carried by the SCART lead.

Connect the SCART output of the DVD 104 to the SCART input of the TV set. If your TV has 2 SCART connectors we suggest you use the connector which offers a choice of RGB and composite input.

The recommended setting is RGB (see ‘SETUP MENU’). This will offer the best quality picture. Refer to your TV user manual to establish whether the TV will support this feature.

Some TV sets offer only composite video on SCART 2. Consult your TV user manual for details.

SCART OUT

S-VIDEO CONNECTION

VIDEO

AUDIO

Connect thecomposite Video output of the DVD 104 to the Composite Video input of the TV set.

You will also need to connect the Analogue audio outputs to the audio input sockets of the TV,

If your TV has only a mono input, you will need to purchase a ‘Y’ adaptor to combine the stereo outputs of the DVD 104 to a mono output for the TV.

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COMPONENT VIDEO CONNECTION

Connect thecomposite Video output of the DVD 104 to the Composite Video input of the TV set. You will also need to connect the Analogue audio outputs to the audio input sockets of the TV,

If your TV has only a mono audio input, you will need to purchase a ‘Y’ adaptor to combine the stereo outputs of the DVD 104 to a mono output for the TV.

AUDIO

VIDEO

IF YOUR TV SET DOES NOT HAVE A DIRECT A/V INPUT

It may be possible to connect the DVD 104 to a VCR which does have A/V inputs and then play the VCR through the antenna input of the TV set. This will produce an acceptable picture but will not maximise the potential of the DVD medium.

Refer to your VCR manual to establish what connections the VCR uses and use one of the connection methods described above.

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PAUSING A DISC DURING PLAYBACK

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To pause a disc: (Still picture in DVD mode): press

The sound will be muted when the disc is paused

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To resume playback: press again.

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To move to a different DVD chapter or CD track:

Press the appropriate PREVIOUS /NEXT key

STOPPING A DISC:

The STOP button on the DVD 104 has two Stop modes.

When a disc is paused the disc may be stopped but the laser is active. If the disc is paused for too long the laser may burn the disc surface. This is a particular problem with multi layer DVDs.

A special stop mode (Pre-stop) is available which stops both the laser and the disc but memorises the position. When PLAY is next pressed the disc picks up where it left off. So you can halt a movie and then return to the point you left off without damaging the disc.

Stopping a disc during playback:

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Press STOP once to enter Pre-stop mode.

The OSD indicates ‘ prestop ’

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Press STOP twice to fully stop the disc.

The OSD indicates ‘ STOP ’

NOTE: If you press PLAY/PAUSE when the disc is in ‘prestop’ mode, it will not play from the start but from where it was stopped.

ALTERING THE VOLUME:

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Press the VOLUME

+

key to increase the Volume

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Press the VOLUME

−

key to decrease the volume

Note: The VOLUME keys affect the analogue outputs only. If you have a digital processor connected to the AV104 via a digital output the volume keys will not affect the level. You will need to control the audio level using the processor handset.

MUTE:

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Press the MUTE key

3^

to toggle the sound off and on

L/R (STEREO/MONO) OPERATION:

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Press the L/R key d to toggle the Left and Right channels:

Left on both channels: Right on both Channels: Stereo

CHANGING TRACKS DURING PLAYBACK: (SKIP)

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Press NEXT to move forward one chapter/track at a time

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Press PREV to move back one chapter/track at a time

FAST FORWARD AND REVERSE: (SEARCH)

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Press FWD to fast forward through the disc.

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Press REV to fast reverse through the disc.

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Repeatedly pressing either button will increase the search speed as follows:

NORMAL

   

X16



X32

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Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume normal play

NOTE: SKIP and SEARCH functions are not available during the

‘WARNING’ section of a DVD.

The sound is muted during SKIP and SEARCH functions.

SLOW MOTION: (not available on CD)

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Press the SLOW key

1^ repeatedly to slow the speed as follows:

NORMAL  X1/2  X1/4  X1/8  X1/16  X1/32

The sound is muted during Slow Motion play.

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SHUFFLE (RANDOM) PLAY:

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Press the SHUFFLE key

1# to play the disc randomly

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Press SHUFFLE again to play the disc normally.

REPEAT FUNCTIONS:

You can repeat a complete disc, chapters and tracks within a disc, and even selected passages within a track or chapter:

Repeating a DVD

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Press the REPEAT key

1% to cycle repeat as follows

Chapter

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Title

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Disc

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Off

Repeating a CD

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Press the REPEAT key

1% to cycle repeat as follows

Track  Disc  Off

A-B Repeat

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Press the A-B key

3$ at the start of the passage .

The screen displays ‘Repeat A’.

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Press the A-B key again at the end of the passage.

The screen displays ‘Repeat A-B’.

The passage will now be continuously repeated

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Press the A-B key once more to return to normal play.

Note: Some DVD discs do not allow Search or Repeat functions and some offer only limited functionality.

PROGRAM PLAY

You can program the DVD 104 to play up to 20 tracks/titles in any order of your own choosing.

Programming a DVD disc

Although you can enter a program using a combination of Number and Direction keys. It may be easier to use only the Direction keys.

Some DVD discs do not allow Program play.

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Stop the player.

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Press the PROG key

Program menu appears.

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Press until the Title menu is highlighted.

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Press or to select the title.

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Press to highlight the Chapter menu.

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Press or to select the chapter

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Press ENTER. The selection is now memorised.

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Press to select another entry and repeat the procedure.

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To cancel an entry: press CLR.

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To cancel the program: press CLR twice.

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To play the program: Press PLAY/PAUSE

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To stop program play: Press STOP twice.

Programming a CD disc

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Stop the player. Press PROG

E nter the track number or use the

Direction keys

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Press to select the track and move to the next entry.

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Repeat the process.

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To play the program: Press PLAY/PAUSE

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To cancel a program: Press STOP twice.

Hint: When the first 5 selections are entered, press NEXT to display the next 5. Press PREV to display the previous 5.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTION!

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-REMOVEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with a slightly damp cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Do not install or operate near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits from the apparatus.

Do not allow the power cord to overhang the edge of a table.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

To avoid interference, switch this unit off while operating other radio devices in the immediate vicinity.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.


Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no object filled with liquids such as a vase of flowers should be placed on the product.

No naked flame sources such as candles should be placed on the product.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this device.

Caution: Usage of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous exposure.

These labels tell you that the unit contains a Laser component. Do not stare at the laser lens.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage of this unit is on the rating plate on the rear. In the UK this is 230/240 V.

The mains lead on this equipment may be supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved

BS1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, dispose of it immediately, having first removed the fuse, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE. As these colours may not correspond t o t h e c o l o u r e d m a r k i n g s identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

3A FUSE

BS 1362

The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured

BROWN must be connected to the

BLUE

(Neutral) terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED

BROWN

(Live)

DO NOT connect either of these wires to the terminal marked E, or coloured green or green and yellow, or marked by the earth symbol

GENERAL INFORMATION

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a digital video medium featuring a variety of capabilities. The technology provides capacity for an excellent picture with a minimum of 500 lines, up to 8 language soundtracks, up to 9 views from different camera angles and subtitles in up to 32 languages all provided on the DVD disc itself which supports these features.

DVD REGION CODES

DVD discs and players are covered by a worldwide agreement which limits playback of DVD discs to specific regions as determined by the software manufacturer. Most DVDs come marked with a region coding. A disc specified as playable in one region may not play on a player designed for a different region. A disc specified as universal or with no region coding may be played in any region.

The regions are:

Region 1: Canada, USA

Region 2: Europe, Japan, Middle East, South Africa

Region 3: South-East Asia

Region 4: Australia, Caribbean, Central & South America, New Zealand

Region 5: Africa, Former Soviet Union, India, North Korea, Pakistan

Region 6: China

THE DVD104 PLAYS REGION 2 AND UNIVERSAL (REGION FREE) DISCS.

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SOME COMMON SYMBOLS

DVD discs contain various features Below are some common symbols.

2

2

2

Number of Audio Tracks

Number of Subtitles

Camera Angle Indicator

16 : 9 L B

Screen Format

Zoom

IMPORTANT NOTE

Many features are determined by the programme or software content on the DVD disc itself. Some procedures in this manual cannot be performed if the disc does not support the feature. Also, some discs may need special settings which are unsupported by the player.

CARE OF DISCS

DVD discs are fragile. Treat them with care. Always store them upright in their packing; away from direct sunlight, heat and damp.

When handling discs, hold the disc's outer edge and/or the centre spindle hole. Do not touch the disc surface. Never bend or flex a disc.

Clean the disc surface with a soft, dry cloth. Wipe the disc surface gently, radially, from centre toward the outer edge.

Never apply solvents to the surface of a disc.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your DVD 104 player is not working properly please work through this checklist before returning the unit or contacting Tesco. Before investigating a problem, always switch off the player and any connected units off.

SYMPTOM

No Power

Disc does not play

No picture

Picture noisy or distorted

Picture not full screen

Error Message on screen

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND ACTION

Check that the power cord has been properly connected to the power outlet.

Check that the mains power has been switched on.

No disc, load a disc.

Disc has been loaded upside down. Place the disc with the label side up.

Disc's region code does not match the player’s.

Disc's rating level is higher than the player's rating level setting/

Disc is not correct type for the player.

Disc is damaged or dirty, clean the disc or try another disc.

Moisture may have condensed inside the player. Remove the disc and leave the unit powered up for one or two hours.

Check if the TV set has power.

Select an appropriate A/V input for the DVD player rather than a broadcast or other input.

Check that the connecting cables are securely connected and undamaged.

Clean the disc.

The disc is dirty or damaged. Clean the disc or try another disc.

Reset the colour system of the TV set (NTSC/PAL) using the N/P button on the handset.

Select the screen format from the player's SETUP MENU, see "SETUP MENU" in this manual.

Select the screen format from the DVD disc menu.

"WRONG REGIONAL DISC ": Disc's region code is not Region 2

"WRONG PASSWORD ": The player refuses to play a disc with a rating level higher than the player's Child protection level setting.

”WRONG DISC ": The player is equipped with automatic disc quality detection software. When the player detects a problem disc or a damaged disc, the player may keep playing the disc at lower quality or stop playing, depending on the damage level of the disc.

Software malfunction If the player develops a malfunction, switch off and unplug the player for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, plug the player in and switch on. The restore function should reset the player.

Press OPEN, then press PROGRAM and ZOOM buttons to return to factory defaults.

No SKIP or SEARCH

No sound, poor sound

Remote handset does not function

Some discs do not allow users to SKIP or SEARCH at some sections, especially at the beginning

WARNING section.

Single Chapter discs cannot apply the SKIP function.

Check if the TV and Amplifier have been switched on, and correctly set up.

Check if the connecting cables are securely connected and undamaged.

Press AUDIO button to select other audio tracks(languages) on the Player

Check if the MUTE function of the Player, TV or Amplifier has been activated.

There will be no sound output during REVERSE PLAY / PAUSE / SLOW and TIME.

Remove any obstacles between the handset and the player.

Point the remote handset towards the remote sensor on the player.

Check if the handset batteries are correctly loaded. Replace old batteries.

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