XV-NK38SL/GNT0028-003B/English
DVD VIDEO PLAYER
XV-NK38SL
GNT0028-003B
[US/UB/UG/UX]
Before operation
2
Preparations
3
Basic operations
6
Advanced operations
11
MP3 disc playback
19
KARAOKE operation
21
Changing the initial settings
26
Additional information
31
INSTRUCTIONS
VIDEO
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
CAUTION
· Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or
cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out).
· Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on
the apparatus.
· When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these
batteries must be followed strictly.
· Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage,
locate the apparatus as follows:
Front:No obstructions and open spacing.
Sides:No obstructions in 3 cm from the sides.
Top:No obstructions in 5 cm from the top.
Back:No obstructions in 15 cm from the back.
Bottom:No obstructions, place on the level surface.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED
INSIDE THE UNIT.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Caution STANDBY/ON
button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.
The STANDBY/ON
button in any position does not
disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote
controlled.
Spacing 15 cm or more
Wall or
obstructions
Stand height
5 cm or more
Front
XV-NK38SL
Floor
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Supplied accessories
Check that you have all the following accessories supplied to you.
If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
· Audio/video cable (Yellow/White/Red) (
× 1)
· Remote control unit (
× 1)
· R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) battery (
× 2)
· AC power plug (
× 1)
(except for Hong Kong model)
About this manual
· The display window information and OSD (On Screen Display)
menu items are put in brackets [ ] in the operation procedures.
· Usable disc(s) for each operation/function is (are) referred to by
the icons;
Precautions
Notes on the power cord
· When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended
period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A small
amount of power (0.9W) is always consumed while the power
cord is connected to the wall outlet.
· When unplugging the unit from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug, not the power cord.
· Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
Avoid moisture, water and dust
· Do not place the unit in moist or dusty places.
· If water gets inside the unit, turn off the power and remove the
plug from the wall outlet, then consult your dealer. Using the
unit in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.
Avoid high temperatures
· Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or place it near a
heating device.
Notes on installation
· Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too
cold between 5°C and 35°C.
· Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.
· Do not install the unit in a place subject to vibrations.
To prevent malfunction of the unit
· There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes
wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
· Do not insert any metallic objects, such as wires, hairpins,
coins, etc. into the unit.
· Do not block the vents. Blocking the vents may damage the unit.
To clean the cabinet
· Use a soft cloth. Follow the relevant instructions on the use of
chemically-coated cloths.
· Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and
disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.
Table of contents
Supplied accessories................................................................1
About this manual .....................................................................1
Precautions ................................................................................1
Before operation................................................... 2
About discs ..............................................................................2
Preparations ......................................................... 3
Connections.............................................................................3
Using the remote control unit...................................................5
Basic operations .................................................. 6
Turning on/off the unit..............................................................6
Initial setup ..............................................................................6
Basic playback.........................................................................7
Resuming playback .................................................................8
Various speed playback ..........................................................9
Locating the beginning of a scene or song ............................10
Advanced operations......................................... 11
Playing from a specific position .............................................11
Changing the playback order.................................................12
Repeat playback ....................................................................14
Changing the language, sound and scene angle ..................15
Special picture/sound effect ..................................................16
Menu bar functions ................................................................17
MP3 disc playback ............................................. 19
Operations .............................................................................19
KARAOKE operation.......................................... 21
Preparation ............................................................................21
Reserving songs ....................................................................21
Selecting audio ......................................................................22
Adding an effect to your voice ...............................................24
Shifting the musical key .........................................................25
Changing the initial settings ............................. 26
Selecting preferences ............................................................26
Limiting playback by children.................................................29
Additional information ....................................... 31
Names of parts and controls..................................................31
AV COMPU LINK remote control system ..............................33
Troubleshooting .....................................................................34
Specifications ........................................................................35
Appendix A: Country/Area code list for Parental Lock...........36
Appendix B: Table of languages and their abbreviations ......37
Appendix C: Digital output signal chart..................................38
Appendix D: Glossary ............................................................39
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Before operation
About discs
Playable disc types
Discs with the following marks can be played back on the unit.
The DVD Logo is a trademark.
The unit can also play back the following discs:
· DVD-R and DVD-RW discs written in the DVD VIDEO format
and finalized
· CD-R and CD-RW discs written in the SVCD, Video CD or
Audio CD format and finalized
· CD-R and CD-RW discs written in MP3 in accordance with the
"ISO 9660" format (See page 19 for details.)
NOTE
If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the disc
characteristics or recording conditions, it may take considerable
time for the unit to read the content, or the unit may not be able to
play back such discs.
The unit can play back audio signals recorded in MIX-MODE CD,
CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.
Region code of DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own
Region Code numbers. This unit can playback DVD VIDEO discs
whose Region Code numbers include the unit's Region Code,
which is indicated on the region code symbol on the rear panel.
Example of playable DVD discs when the unit's Region Code is
"2":
Color system format
This unit is compatible with the PAL and NTSC systems. You can
select "PAL" or "NTSC" while using the VIDEO SIGNAL
SELECTOR on the rear panel (for details, see page 5).
Unplayable discs
The unit does not play back discs listed below. If you try to play
back these discs, noise may generate causing damage to
speakers.
· DVD-RW discs written in the VR format
· DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD,
SACD
In addition, the unit does not play:
· Unfinalized discs
· Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or paste on
either the label side or playback side. Playing back these discs
may damage the unit.
Digital audio formats
The unit supports the following digital audio formats (see page 39
"Glossary" for descriptions of each audio format):
Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
NOTES
· Depending on the unit's [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] setting,
digital audio signals may not be output as they are recorded on
the disc. See "DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" on page 28 for
details.
· To play back DTS-encoded DVD VIDEO or DTS-encoded Audio
CD discs correctly, connect the unit to an amplifier with a built-in
DTS decoder. If the unit is connected to an amplifier without a
DTS decoder, playback sound will be distorted.
Notes on discs
· With some DVD VIDEO discs, the unit starts playback
automatically after inserting the disc.
· The image may be sometimes poor or noisy due to defects in
the disc itself.
· With some discs, operations described in this manual may not
be possible.
Care and handling of discs
If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, playback sound
and picture may be deteriorated. Take proper precautions when
handling discs.
Handling
· Do not touch the surface of the disc.
· Do not damage, stick paper to, or use any adhesive on either
the label side or playback side.
Storing discs
· Keep discs in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one
another without their protective cases, they can be damaged.
· Do not put discs in a location where they may be exposed to
direct sunlight, or where the humidity or temperature is high.
Avoid leaving discs in a car!
Cleaning discs
· Wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the center outwards. If a
disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with water.
· Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static
agents.
Notes on copyright
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from
DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD and MP3 discs.
Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.
DVD VIDEO
SVCD
Video CD
Audio CD
VIDEO
ALL
2
5
2
4
2
3
1
3
2
1
6
5
4
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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Preparations
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Preparations
Connections
Before using the unit, connect the unit to a TV and/or amplifier.
Before making connections
· Do not connect the AC power cord until all other
connections have been made.
· Connect VIDEO OUT of the unit directly to the video input
of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the unit to a TV via a
VCR may cause a monitor problem when playing back a
copy-protected disc. You may also have a monitor problem
when connecting the unit to an integrated TV/Video
system.
Connecting to a TV
The following sections A to C describe TV connections where
only a TV is connected to the unit so that you will hear audio from
the TV.
A Connecting to a conventional TV
NOTE
If your TV has a monaural audio input instead of stereo, you need
to use an optional audio cable which converts stereo audio output
to monaural.
B Connecting to a TV with an S-video jack
If your TV has an S-VIDEO input, you can get better picture
quality by connecting it with the S-VIDEO output of the unit using
an S-video cable instead of connecting the video input of the TV
to the VIDEO jack of the unit.
NOTE
When using the S-VIDEO output jack, do not connect the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the unit.
C Connecting to a TV with component jacks
You can enjoy picture of high-fidelity color reproduction by
connecting the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the unit to
your TV.
NOTES
· Connect "Y" to "Y," "PB" to "PB" (CB), "PR" to "PR" (CR) correctly.
· When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, do not
connect the S-VIDEO output jack on the unit.
· When the component video input jacks on the TV are of the
BNC type, use an adapter to convert a pin jack to a BNC jack
(not supplied).
· In the following description, "TV" may be substituted with
"monitor" or "projector."
· Terminal names used for other components may be different
from those used in the following description.
RIGHT
LEFT
AUD
IO
VIDEO
IN
AV CO
MPU
LINK
NTS
C
PAL
VIDEO
SIGNAL
SELECT
OR
RIGHT
LEFT
COAXIAL
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
OPTICAL
PCM
/STR
EAM
COM
PON
ENT
VID
EO O
UT
VID
EO O
UT
AUDIO
OU
T
DIG
ITAL
OU
T
Yellow
White
Red
The unit
Audio/video cable (supplied)
White
Yellow
TV
Red
VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR
See page 5.
RIGHT
LEFT
AUD
IO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
AV C
OMPU
LINK
NTS
C
PAL
VIDEO
SIGNAL
SELECT
OR
RIGHT
LEFT
COAXIAL
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
OPTICAL
PCM
/STR
EAM
COM
PON
ENT
VID
EO O
UT
VID
EO O
UT
AUD
IO O
UT
DIG
ITAL
OU
T
TV
White
Red
The unit
White
VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR
See page 5.
Red
Audio cable
(not supplied)
S-video cable (not supplied)
RIGHT
LEFT
AUD
IO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
Y
PB
PR
COMPON
ENT
IN
AV COM
PU LINK
NTS
C
PAL
VIDEO
SIGNAL
SELECT
OR
RIGHT
LEFT
COAXIAL
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
OPTICAL
PCM
/STR
EAM
COM
PON
ENT
VID
EO O
UT
VID
EO O
UT
AUD
IO O
UT
DIG
ITAL
OU
T
TV
Green
Red
The unit
Blue
Component
video cable
(not supplied)
White
Green
Red
White
Red
Red
Blue
Audio cable (not supplied)
VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR
See page 5.
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