Portable DVD Radio Boom Box

Instruction Manual

Model TC2121DB

Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.

Help line

For assistance during normal working hours (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri, New Zealand local time) call

Oriental Pacific International Ltd.

NZ call: 0800 89 85 80

Email: [email protected]

SYMBOLS

The graphic symbols used in this manual or on the back cover of the set mean the following:

Read this manual in full before use.

Class II Double insulated Appliance

The lightning flash symbol is intended to alert the user to the enclosures that contain hazardous voltages.

The exclamation symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using any electrical apparatus always observe safety regulations and use basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the following

Read, Keep and Follow these instructions, heeding all Warnings.

CAUTION! This is a class 1 laser product. However this player uses a visible laser beam which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed. Be sure to operate the equipment as directed. Do not place eyes close to any openings when connected to the mains supply.

WARNING!

Do not remove any cover.

WARNING!

No objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on this equipment or in any position where liquid may fall into this equipment or any other electrical apparatus.

WARNING! Do not insert any objects into any openings of this equipment or any other electrical apparatus.

WARNING!

Do not use this apparatus near water. To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashes and is strictly for indoor use only.

WARNING!

Do not immerse in any liquid whilst in use or cleaning. Clean only with a damp cloth, dry with a dry towel. Do not use harsh abrasives as these may damage the plastic parts.

WARNING! DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Keep away from curtains, newspapers and restricted areas. Install in accordance with any specific manufacturer’s instructions. Always allow a sufficient gap around the apparatus to avoid overheating.

WARNING! Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, gas heaters, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not leave in direct sunlight.

WARNING!

Do not place any naked flame source, such as lighted candles on any electrical apparatus.

WARNING! Connect to a suitable 230-240V~ 50 Hz power supply only.

WARNING! Keep out of reach of young children. This apparatus is not suitable for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the apparatus. Ensure young children have enough knowledge to operate the equipment safely if they do have access to this equipment.

WARNING! Do not abuse or damage a power cord. If any power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. A replaceable cord must be replaced with an authorised replacement from an authorised service agent only.

WARNING! Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

WARNING! Unplug completely from the power source this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused for long periods of time.

WARNING! Attention is drawn to the environmental aspects of disposing of any battery.

WARNING! Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply 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! For household use only, this apparatus is not intended for commercial use.

WARNING! If this apparatus is to be used by a third party, please supply these instructions with it.

WARNING! No liability will be accepted for any personal injury or damage caused by failure to follow these instructions.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patent rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by the Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing use only unless otherwise authorised by

Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Confidential Unpublished Works, 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. Inc. All rights reserved.

CLEANING

WARNING!

Before you attempt to clean the appliance screen or cabinet, always disconnect the appliance from the mains power and remove the plug from the main power outlet.

Clean the appliance with a soft dry cloth only. Never use any harsh chemical cleaning agent or water as this may damage the appliance .

WARNING!

Never allow water splashes to enter the appliance. Do not immerse in water.

WARNING! Never remove the rear cover. Do not attempt to service this equipment.

Table of contents

Illustration of the Controls/Jacks On the Main Unit .......................................................................................2

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Packing list

Main unit

Remote control unit

Basic connection ........................................................................................................................................................

Connecting to a stereo TV set

4

Connecting to a mono TV set

Optional audio connections .................................................................................................................................5-6

Connecting to a decoder with Dolby Digital (AC-3/DTS) processing(optional)

Remote control unit preparation ............................................................................................................................

7

Battery installation

Remote control operation range

OPERATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................

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PREPARATION

GET STARTED

SKIP AHEAD OR BACK

RAPID ADVANCE/ REVERSE

PAUSE OR STEP PLAY

STOP PLAYBACK .

SLOW-MOTION PLAY (DVD/VCD)

REPEAT 1/ALL

A-B REPEAT PLAY

SEARCH FOR PREFERRED SCENE

PROGRAM PLAY(UP TO 16 MEMORIES)

ZOOM PLAY

ON SCREEN DISPLAY INFORMATION

MULTI-ANGLE VIEWING (DVD ONLY)

CHANGING SUBTITLE LANGUAGE (DVD ONLY)

ENJOYING VIDEO CDS WITH PBC FEATURE

MP3 PLAYBACK

KODAK PICTURE CD / JPEG CD PLAYBACK

KODAK PICTURE CD / JPEG CD OPERATIONS

COLOR AND BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT(FOR THE LCD SCREEN)

INITIAL SETTINGS

SYSTEM SETUP

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COMMON PROCEDURES FOR INITIAL SETTINGS

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LANGUAGE SETUP

AUDIO SETUP

VIDEO SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP

RADIO OPERATION

Troubleshooting

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Disc handling and maintenance

MACROVISION Information..

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

Guarantee Card............................................................................................................................................15

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Illustration of the Controls/Jacks On the Main Unit

Packing list

Main Unit ...................................................1pc

AC Power Cord ........................................ 1pc

A/V Cable.................................................. 1pc

Remote control with battery ...................1pc

Main unit

21 22 23

1 3 5 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 6 4 2 20

15 16 17 18 19 15

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

1. FUNCTION CONTROL

2. BAND CONTROL

3. VOLUME CONTROL

4. TUNING CONTROL

5. COLOR/BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT BUTTON

6. FAST FORWARD BUTTON

7.

PREVIOUS BUTTON

8.

PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

9.

NEXT BUTTON

10. BASS BOOST BUTTON

11. CD DOOR

12. CD DOOR OPEN AREA

13. FAST REWIND BUTTON

14. STOP BUTTON

15. SPEAKERS

16. MIC 1 SOCKET

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17. MIC 2 SOCKET

18. MIC LEVEL

19. LCD DISPLAY

20. HANDLE

21. POWER INDICATOR

22. REMOTE SENSOR

23. FM ST. INDICATOR

24.

FM TELESCOPIC ANTENNA

25.

VIDEO OUTPUT JACK

26. COAXIAL OUTPUT JACK

27. TFT ON/OFF SWITCH

28.

OPTICAL AUDIO OUTPUT JACK

29.

AC SOCKET

30.

PHONES JACK

31. BATTERY COMPARTMENT

Remote control unit

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

DISPLAY SETUP MUTE

P/N

1 2

A-B

REPEAT

1/ALL

MENU

4

7

SUBTITLE

0

PLAY

5

8

+10

3

6

9

CLEAR

STOP

TITLE

AUDIO PAUSE/STEP

SELECT

SLOW

F.BWD

F.FWD

PREV NEXT

ANGLE ZOOM PROGRAM SEARCH

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15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

1. P/N button

2. REPEAT A-B button

3. REPEAT 1/ALL button

4. MENU button

5. SUBTITLE button

6. PLAY button

7. TITLE button

8. AUDIO button

9. PAUSE/STEP button

10. F.BWD button

11. F.FWD button

12. ANGLE button

13. ZOOM button

14. DISPLAY button

15. SETUP button

16. MUTE button

17. NUMERIC buttons

18. CLEAR button

19. STOP button

20. SELECT button

21. NAVIGATION buttons

22. SLOW button

23. NEXT button

24. PREV button

25. SEARCH button

26. PROGRAM button

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Basic connection

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It is recommended to be connected to a multi-system TV.

Ensure to disconnect the AC power cords before commencing connection between this player and other equipment.

Do not block ventilation holes of any piece of the equipment and arrange them so that air can circulate freely.

Read through the instructions before connecting other equipment.

Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio, video cables.

Note: i During DVD play, the TV volume may be at a lower level than during TV broadcasts, etc. If this is the case, adjust the volume to the desired level.

If the DVD player is connected to the TV through a video cassette recorder, the picture may not be played back normally with some DVDs. If this is the case, do not connect the player via the VCR.

Connecting to TV set

To power outlet

AC power cord

To video input connector (yellow)

Video

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Optional audio connections

Connecting to a decoder with Dolby Digital (AC-3/DTS) processing(optional)

When DVD recorded in Dolby Digital/DTS are played, Dolby digital/DTS bitstream is output from the player's OPTICAL digital audio output connector or COAXIAL digital audio output connector. When the player is connected to a Dolby Digital/DTS decoder , you can enjoy theater-quality audio in your home. [An optical digital audio cable or coaxial audio cable (both optional) is required when an optional Dolby digital/DTS decoder is used.]

TV set

Video cable

Decoder or Amplifier with Dolby Digital

(AC-3/DTS) processing

(All sold separately)

Coaxial audio cable

(optional)

To coaxial digital audio input connector

OR Optical digital audio cable(optional)

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Optical or coaxial can be selected at your option while connecting.

If you have DTS decoder or processor, you can enjoy the DVD disc or CD sound decoded by 5.1 channel DTS.

To optical digital audio input connector

Center speaker

Front speaker (Right)

Front speaker (left)

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (left)

Surround speaker

(Right)

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Optional audio connections

Notes when connecting the optical digital audio cable

(optional) i Remove the dust protection cap from the optical digital audio output and connect the cable firmly so that the i configurations of both the cable and the connector match.

Keep the dust protection cap and to protect against dust, always reattach the cap when not using the connector.

Concerning the audio output from the player's optical/coaxial digital audio output connector

Disc

DVD

Sound recording format

Dolby Digital

(AC-3)

Optical/coaxial digital audio output from connector

Dolby Digital bitstream

(2-5.1ch) or PCM (2ch)

(48 kHz/16 bit)*1

Linear PCM

(48/96 kHz

16/20/24 bit)

Linear PCM (2ch)

(48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)*2 or no output*1

Video

CD

CD

MPEG 1

Linear PCM

PCM

(44.1 kHz sampling)

Linear PCM

(44.1 kHz sampling)

*1 The type of audio output from the connector can be selected by the initial settings.

*2 Sound having 96 KHz sampling is converted into 48 KHz or

96KHz sampling when it is output from the player's optical/coaxial digital audio output connector.

For your reference: i Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a digital sound compression technique developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing

Corporation.

i Linear PCM is signal recording format used in a CD. While a

CD is recorded in 44.1 KHz/16 bit, a DVD is recorded in 48

KHz/16 bit up to 96 KHz/24 bit.

i If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full 5.1-channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles with the Dolby Surround mark.

Connecting Microphone and

Phone

Microphone function

Your equipment can use as KARAOKE, you can sing a song with your favourite music.

1.Connect the microphone into the MIC SOCKET.

2.Play desired music, sing a song through microphone, adjust

MIC volume to Proper Level that you want.

Phones jack

For private listening, insert a stereo earphones/ headphones with plug diameter of 3.5mm into the jack, the output of the speakers will be disconnected. The headphone volume can be adjusted by the volume control.

CAUTION: Listening at high power for a long moment could damage users' ears.

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Dust protection cap

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential

Unpublished Works.

C 1992-1997 Dolby

Laboratories, inc. All rights reserved.

Adjust the volume

MIC1 MIC1 MIC level

Remote control unit preparation

Battery installation

A

Insert the batteries while observing the correct (+) and (-) polarities as illustrated at right.

Service life of batteries

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The batteries normally last for about one year although this depends on how often, and for what operations, the remote control unit is used.

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If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is operated near the player, replace the batteries.

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Use one size CR2025 batteries.

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Note:

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Do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or throw the batteries into the fire.

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Do not drop, step on or otherwise impact the remote control unit. This may damage the parts or lead to malfunction.

Do not mix old and new batteries.

If the remote control unit is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries. Otherwise, electrolyte may leak which may lead not only to malfunctioning

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— but also to burns if contact is made with the electrolyte.

Wipe away any electrolyte leaking inside the remote control unit, and install new batteries.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with parts of your body, wash it off thoroughly with water.

Remote control operation range

B

Point the remote control unit from no more than about 7 m front of the player.

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The operating distance may vary according to the brightness of the room.

Note:

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Do not point bright lights at the remote control sensor.

Do not place objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor.

— Do not use this remote control unit while simultaneously operating the remote control unit of any other equipment.

A sc2

3V

Lithium

Cr2025

+

C ell

B

REMOTE SENSOR

30 30

7 m

DISPLAY SETUP

MUTE

P/N

1

A-B

REPEAT

1/ALL

MENU

4

7

SUBTITLE

0

PLAY

2

+10

5

8

3

6

9

CLEAR

STOP

TITLE SELECT

AUDIO PAUSE/STEP SLOW

F.BWD

F.FWD

PREV NEXT

ANGLE ZOOM PROGRAM SEARCH

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OPERATIONS

PREPARATION

Power on the TV set and select video input mode.

Power on the audio system which is connected to the player.

GET STARTED

1. Turn on the player.

2. Lift CD cover to open the disc tray.

3. Place a disc onto the disc tray.

4. Press CD cover to close the disc tray and the playback starts automatically.

5. When a menu screen appears on the TV, move the navigation buttons or press the numeric buttons to select a preferred track number, then press SELECT button to start playback.

SKIP AHEAD OR BACK

Press NEXT SKIP or PREV SKIP button once during play to skip a chapter(DVD) or a track (Video CD/CD) ahead or backwards.

RAPID ADVANCE/ REVERSE

During playback, press F.FWD button or F. BWD button several times to scan the disc forward or backward at X2, X4,

X8, X20 normal speed.

Press PLAY button to resume normal play.

PAUSE OR STEP PLAY

During playback, press PAUSE/STEP button to pause; in pause mode, each time the PAUSE/STEP button is pressed, the player will only play one frame; to resume normal play, press PLAY button again.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP button during playback to stop playback; the player activates its resume function when STOP is pressed in STOP mode; press PLAY button again, playback resumes at the point it stopped previously; open the disc tray or press the STOP button one more time to clear the resume function.

SLOW-MOTION PLAY (DVD/VCD)

Press SLOW button on the remote control during playback, the disc will be played at 1/ 2 normal speed at first, each time this button is pressed, the play speed becomes slower

(down to 1/7 normal speed.)

Press PLAY button, normal play will resume.

REPEAT 1/ALL

Press REPEAT 1/ALL button during play, it will repeat play one chapter/title or repeat all(for DVD disc), or repeat play a track or all tracks (for VCD / CD).

NOTE: repeat 1/all for VCD/CD disc will ONLY work in

PBC OFF mode.

A-B REPEAT PLAY

Repeating sections between two specific points(A-B repeat)

1. Press A-B REPEAT button during play at one point where repeat play is to be started(A).

2. Press A-B REPEAT button at other point where repeat play is to be ended (B). Repeat play of the selection between points A and B starts.

3. Press A-B REPEAT button again to return to normal play.

SEARCH FOR PREFERRED SCENE

1. Press SEARCH button during play and highlight the item to be played (Title, Chapter, or Chapter time)by navigation buttons

2. Input the desired number or time via the numeric buttons.

3. Press SELECT button to confirm and the playback from the located scene starts.

4. To exit search menu, press SEARCH button directly.

PROGRAM PLAY(UP TO 16 MEMORIES)

1. Press PROGRAM during playback to display the program menu.

2. Select location(s) to be memorized via navigation buttons and then enter desired Titles/Chapters numbers via numeric buttons.

Note: Inputting leading zero is not necessary. Press +10 key to be on the tenth chapter/title/track. If the chapter/title/track number is behind the cardinal 10, press +10 key first and then the unit digit. Some figure inputs may be useless, because it 's greater figure than total title/chapter/track number on the disc.

Example: Track 3, press "3"

Track 12, press "+10" and then "2"

Track 21, press "+10" twice and then "1"

3. To start programmed playback, select PLAY on the menu; pressing PROGRAM button again to exit programming.

4. To clear programmed items, select the items and then press

CLEAR button on the remote control. To clear all items, select the <CLEAR> on the menu, and then press SELECT button on remote control.

5. You can also cancel program mode by clearing all the items in the program menu.

ZOOM PLAY

Press the ZOOM key continuously to zoom in the picture by

2, 3, and 4 times, zoom out by 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 normal size.

Press this key once more when the picture is at 1/4 size to return to the normal size display.

Scroll to view the enlarged picture using Navigation buttons.

ON SCREEN DISPLAY INFORMATION

When the player is in operation, press DISPLAY button continuously on the remote control, the screen will display parts of information(current disc type, title number, chapter number, playtime, audio language, audio type, subtitle language and multi angle, etc) in a sequence.

CHANGING AUDIO SOUNDTRACK

LANGUAGE(DVD/VCD DISC)

It is possible to change the audio soundtrack language to a different language from the one selected at the initial settings (This operation works only with discs on which multiple audio soundtrack languages are recorded).

Press AUDIO button during DVD disc play, the sound track language changes with the current sound track number shown on the TV screen.

Pressing AUDIO button during VCD disc play will change audio output mode: MONO L, MONO R and stereo.

NOTE: When no soundtrack languages are recorded, pressing this button will not work.

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OPERATIONS

MULTI-ANGLE VIEWING (DVD ONLY)

Press ANGLE button during playback to display the number of angles being played and then select a desired angle to view the scene.

Note: only the DVDs shot with multi-angle scenes have this function.

CHANGING SUBTITLE LANGUAGE (DVD ONLY)

Press SUBTITLE button during playback, the subtitle language shown on the screen will change as a response to each press;

When the desired language appears, release the button to view the subtitle in that language.

Note: this function only works on the DVDs recorded with multi-language subtitles.

ENJOYING VIDEO CDS WITH PBC FEATURE

After loading a VCD 2.0/1.0 with PBC, the TV screen shows

Disc formats and then a menu.

the

Select desired track by means of numeric buttons: use one corresponding key of numeric buttons 1~ 9 to choose track 1 to track 9 ; 0 key to choose track 10; If the track number exceeds 10, press +10 button first, and then numeric buttons

1 ~ 9.

During playback, press MENU button to return main menu(DVD).press this button to select PBC ON/OFF mode(VCD)

TITLE button: Play the title (DVD)

MP3 PLAYBACK

1.

Load the Mp3 disc onto the disc tray and the TV screen will show all its folders after a few seconds.

2. Select the folder you want by the navigation buttons and then SELECT button to confirm.

3. The files in this folder are displayed and select your favourable song via navigation buttons and press SELECT button to start playback.

4.

5.

Press NEXT and PREV button to select track directly.

Press REPEAT 1/all button change play mode.

REPEAT 1- repeat one file.

REPEAT DIR- repeat all tracks in the current album

REPEAT ALL- repeat all tracks in current disc.

REPEAT OFF-cancel repeat modes.

KODAK PICTURE CD / JPEG CD PLAYBACK

Slide show of Kodak Picture CD after being loaded begins automatically;

Folders of JPEG picture CD after being loaded are displayed on the TV screen; use the navigation buttons to select the desired folder and then press SELECT button to confirm.

The files in this folder are displayed and you can select your favourable pictures using the up/down navigation buttons and press SELECT button to start playback.

Preview of the picture will be displayed while you scroll across the filenames.

KODAK PICTURE CD / JPEG CD OPERATIONS

1. PLAY MODES

Press 1/all button during play to change the play modes.

REPEAT 1- repeat one file

REPEAT DIR- repeat all picture in the current album

REPEAT ALL- repeat all pictures in current disc.

REPEAT OFF- cancel repeat modes.

During playback, press STOP to enter preview mode.

2. SKIP TO NEXT/PREVIOUS PICTURE

Press NEXT button to skip to the next picture or PREV button to the previous picture.

If no key is pressed for a few seconds, it will skip to next picture automatically.

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3.

PICTURE ROTATIONS

Press RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons to rotate the picture Clockwise and anti-clockwise respectively.

4.

PICTURE FLIPS

Press UP navigation button to flip the picture vertically.

Press DOWN navigation button to flip the picture horizontally

5.

PICTURE ZOOM IN/OUT

Press ZOOM button continuously ,the picture zooms in by 2,

3, 4 times or zooms out by 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 the original size.

Press this button once more when the picture getting 1/4 size to return to the normal play.

If the picture is enlarged, you may use the navigation buttons to view blocked parts of the picture.

6.

SLIDE SHOW TRANSITION MODES

During slide show playback, press the PROGRAM button cyclically to select one of the following modes to play.

WIPE TOP

WIPE BOTTOM

WIPE LEFT

WIPE RIGHT

DIAGONAL WIPE LEFT TOP

DIAGONAL WIPE RIGHT TOP

DIAGONAL WIPE LEFT BOTTOM

DIAGONAL WIPE RIGHT BOTTOM

EXTEND FROM CENTER H

EXTEND FROM CENTER V

COMPRESS TO CENTER H

COMPRESS TO CENTER V

WINDOW H

WINDOW V

WIPE FROM EDGE TO CENTER

RANDOM

NONE

COLOR AND BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT(FOR THE LCD

SCREEN)

Use the Addition button on the main unit to adjust the colour intensity ,brightness and contrast respectively. Press the button once to enter the Colour adjustment mode, and press the skip buttons to adjust. Press the button twice to enter the

Brightness mode; press the button three times to enter the contrast mode.

LCD SCREEN ON/OFF

Using the TFT ON/OFF switch at rear of player to switch on or off LCD screen.

INITIAL SETTINGS

Initial settings page is for you to make your preferred settings up for your player. Once the initial settings are done they are retained in the CPU of the player until otherwise modified.

COMMON PROCEDURES FOR INITIAL SETTINGS

1. Press SETUP button.

2. Use the navigation buttons to select the item you want to modify, press SELECT button to confirm, setting page with further setting items displayed shows on the TV screen. Again use navigation buttons to make changes.

Press again SELECT button to confirm modifications.

3. Use navigation buttons to switch to another setting on the main setting page.

4. Press SETUP button to exit main setting page.

INITIAL SETTINGS

1.SYSTEM SETUP

TV SYSTEM

SCREEN SAVER

TV TYPE

PASSWORD

RATING

DEFAULT

EXIT SETUP

1.1 TV SYSTEM - it is used to select the TV mode.

Options: NTSC / PAL/ AUTO

Please select this option as per your TV set.

1.2

SCREEN SAVER - when the player is not in used for 3 minutes, a running DVD logo will move across the TV screen to protect the TV CRT.

Options: On: Screen saver is enabled

Off: Screen saver is disabled

1.3 TV TYPEit is used to select the TV scan mode, please set as per your TV set.

Options: 4:3PS : Normal Pan & scan mode

4:3LB :

16:9 : normal Letter box mode

16:9 wide screen mode

1.4 PASSWORD - input password to unlock the system.

The steps are as follows:

1.4.1 Enter SYSTEM SETUP , select the PASSWORD item by scrolling the down navigation button, and then press the right navigation button to select the input box.

1.4.2 Input user's password"0000" to unlock it, in this case, select the input box again to change the password by inputting another new four numeric numbers and then press SELECT button to confirm. When the password is changed, you are needed to input the new one to unlock the system.

1.4.3 Once you forget your own password, use the supervisor's password "8200" to unlock it.

NOTE : If wrong password was input in unlock status, the system will lock.

1.5 RATING Set the rating of this player. If you want to change the rating of parental lock, please input the password to unlock first.

Options: 1 KID SAFE/2 G/ 3 PG/ 4 PG 13/ 5 PG-R/ 6R/7

NC-17/ 8 ADULT

1.6 DEFAULT Reset to factory settings.

Options: RESTORE

2. LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD LANGUAGE

AUDIO LANG

SUBTITLE LANG

MENU LANG

EXIT SETUP

2.1 OSD LANGUAGE It is used to select different On Screen

Display language for different user.

Options: ENGLISH

(The number of these options depends on the customer's need.)

2.2 AUDIO LANG select preferred audio language.(DVD only, need disc software support)

Options: ENGLISH/ SPANISH/PORTUGUESE/ITALIAN/

FRENCH /GERMAN /DUTCH/JAPAN.

2.3 SUBTITLE LANGSelect preferred subtitle language.

(DVD only, need disc software support)

Options: ENGLISH/SPANISH/PORTUGUESE/ITALIAN/

FRENCH/GERMAN/DUTCH/JAPAN.

2.4 MENU LANG Select preferred disc menu language.

(DVD only, need disc software support)

Options: ENGLISH/SPANISH/PORTUGUESE/ITALIAN/

FRENCH/GERMAN/DUTCH/JAPAN.

3. AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO OUT

EXIT SETUP

3.1 AUDIO OUT Set digital output code format.

Options:

SPDIF/OFF: I f you are not connecting to an amplifier via digital output, please select this option.

SPDIF/RAW: Used in general home theatre, select this can output 5.1 channels audio.

SPDIF/PCM: S elect this it can only output 2 channel, but you will get higher quality audio output.

4. VIDEO SETUP

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST

HUE

SATURATION

EXIT SETUP

4.1 BRIGHTNESS-- to set the brightness for the display.

Options: 0/2/4/6/8/10/12

4.2 CONTRAST--to set the contrast effect for display.

Options: 0/2/4/6/8/10/12

4.3 HUE--to set the colour impression for display.

Options: -6/-4/-2/0/+2/+4/+6

4.4 SATURATION--to set the saturation level for display.

Options: 0/2/4/6/8/10/12

5. SPEAKER SETUP

DOWNMIX

EXIT SETUP

5.1 DOWNMIX

Options: LT/RTLeft/Right mix mode

STEREOStereo mode

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RADIO OPERATION

TO PLAY THE RADIO

1. Slide the FUNCTION switch to the RADIO position, the POWER Indicator will light up .

2. Select the desired band with the BAND switch.

3. Tune to the desired station by rotating the TUNING control (Move the control back and forth until you get the strongest clearest sound).

4. The built-in AM antenna and external FM TELESCOPIC ANTENNA are directional.

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When receiving an FM broadcast, fully extend the TELESCOPIC ANTENNA and position for the best reception.

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For AM broadcasts, rotate the whole set until the best reception is heard.

5. Adjust the volume level to a comfortable listening level.

6. To turn off the radio, slide the FUNCTION switch to the OFF position.

NOTES:

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If a particular FM (STEREO) station is weak, or you hear too much background noise, try moving the position of the band selector switch to the FM (MONO) position. This can often result in a much clearer reception.

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When the band selector switch is set to FM STEREO and a stereo broadcast is being received, the FM STEREO indicator on the top of the unit will be lit.

STEREO HEADPHONE JACK

A stereo headphone jack has been provided on the top of the unit so that you can listen to the unit without disturbing others. To use this jack, plug in the headphones/earphones (not included) and adjust the VOLUME control to a comfortable listening level.

NOTE:

When external headphones/earphones are connected, the sound to the unit's main speakers will be muted.

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Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for this player, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing.

Some simple checks or a adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.

Symptom(Common)

No power.

Remedy

Insert the AC power plug securely into the power outlet.

The player is automatically set to the standby mode.

Play fails to start even when PLAY is pressed.

Play starts but then stops immediately.

The player is automatically set to the standby mode after approx. 30 minutes in the stop mode (auto power-off function). Turn the power on again.

Condensation has formed: wait about 1 to 2 hours to allow the player to dry out.

This player cannot play a disc other than DVD, Video CD and CD.

The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning.

Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side up.

No picture.

No sound.

Distorted sound.

Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.

Ensure that the input setting for the TV is "Video".

Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.

Ensure that the input setting for the TV and stereo system are correct.

Adjust the master volume using the GUI screen for player information.

Picture is distorted during rapid advance or rapid reverse.

No rapid advance or rapid reverse play.

The picture will be somewhat distorted at times: this is normal.

Some discs may have sections which prohibit rapid advance (or rapid reverse.)

Check the batteries are installed with the correct polarities (+ and

_

).

The batteries are exhausted: replace them with new ones.

No operations can be performed with the remote control unit.

Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor and operate.

Operate the remote control unit at a distance of not more than 7 m from the remote control sensor.

Remove the obstacles between the remote control unit and remote control sensor.

No key operation (by the main unit and/or the remote control unit) is effective.

Symptom [DVD]

Play does not start even when title is selected.

Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language is not the initial settings.

No subtitles.

Alternative audio soundtrack (or subtitle) languages fail to be selected.

Angle cannot be changed.

Press POWER to set the player to the standby mode and then back to ON.

Alternatively, press POWER to set the player to the standby mode, disconnect the power plug and then re-connect it. (The player may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor.)

Remedy

Confirm the " Rating" setting.

If the audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language does not exist on the disc, the language selected at the initial settings will not be seen/heard.

Subtitles appear only with discs which contain them.

Subtitles are cleared from the TV monitor, Perform the steps to display the subtitles.

An alternative language is not selected with discs which do not contain more than one language.

In the case of some discs, the alternative language cannot be selected by operating the AUDIO or SUBTITLE button. Try selecting it from the DVD menu if one is available.

This function is dependent on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles recorded, these angles may be recorded for specific scenes only.

Please contact your local sales dealer.

The password for rating level has been forgotten.

Symptom [Video CD]

No menu play.

Remedy

This function works only for Video CDs with playback control.

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Disc handling and maintenance

Handling precautions

Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not be soiled with fingerprints.

Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion.

Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing utensils.

Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or bend the disc.

Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.

Do not install more than 1 disc on the disc tray.

Do not try to close the disc tray when the disc is not installed properly.

Be sure to store the disc in its exclusive case when not in use.

If the surface is soiled

Wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only) cloth.

When wiping discs, always move the cloth from the centre hole toward the occur, which will cause noise.)

(If you wipe the discs using a circular motion, circular scratches are likely to occur, which will cause noise.)

If the disc is brought from a cold to a warm environment moisture may form on the disc

Wipe this moisture off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.

Improper disc storage

You can damage discs if you store them in the following places:

Areas exposed to direct sunlight

Humid or dusty areas

Areas directly exposed to a heat outlet or heating appliance

Maintenance

Be sure to press POWER to set the player to the standby mode and disconnect the AC power cord before maintaining the player.

Wipe this player with a dry, soft cloth.

If the surfaces are extremely dirty ,wipe clean with a cloth which has been dipped in a weak soap-and-water solution and wrung out thoroughly, and then wipe again with a dry cloth.

Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner, cleaning fluid or other chemicals. And do not use compressed air to remove dust.

MACROVISION Information

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This DVD/VCD/CD player is protected by MACROVISION and no unauthorized copy can be made by VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER.

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 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.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Description

Model

Portable DVD Radio Boom Box

TC2121DB

Power input

Power consumption

AC 230240V 50Hz power supply only

DC 8 x “C” size batteries

2 2 W

AM 540 – 1600 KHz

FM 88 – 108 MHz

Radio Frequency

Range

Screen viewable size

DVD format

6.2” LCD Screen

MPEG2

Compatible with disc

Net weight

DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD, Picture CD, MP3 CD

2.7kg

Dimensions Body size:

406(L) x 236(D) x 150(H) mm

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for the purpose of performance improvement.

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Guarantee Card

This Product is guaranteed against faulty materials and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. The obligation to the purchaser under this warranty is limited to servicing the unit and replacing defective parts when the product is returned freight prepaid to the retailer. This warranty becomes void if the product has been tampered with, damaged, damaged by accident, damaged in any other way by improper use or has been purchased second hand.

Warning! Refer specific instructions. All production orders have quality inspections. IN the unlikely event of a deficiency, please contact the retailer from whom this product was purchased.

WARRANTY FOR APPLIANCES USED COMMERCIALLY LIMITED TO 90 DAYS

Type of Appliance: _________________________________________________

Model Number: ________________Purchase

Product

Your Name:

Address:

Phone

IMPORTANT!

Please retain this warranty card with your purchase receipt.

Please do not post to the retailer or importer. If service is required, both of these documents are to be returned with the appliance to your retailer, otherwise a fee may be charged.

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