XD-DV500
OWNER'S MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Safety Precautions
FCC NOTIC
This system complies with the limits for a Class B digital device
as specified in Part 15 of
FCC Rules
. These limits provide
reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a
residential area. However, your equipment might cause TV or
radio interference even when it is operating properly. To
eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following
corrective measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the distance between the equipment and the
radio or TV.
· Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the
equipment and the radio or TV.
Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by RadioShack could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSON-
NEL.
This symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product's enclosure that might be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the product's case.
This symbol is intended to inform you that
important
operating
and
maintenance
instructions
are
included
in
the
literature
accompanying this product.
!
!
THE FCC WATS YOU TO KNOW
Your receiver might cause radio or TV interference
even when it is operating properly To determine
whether your receiver is causing the interference, turn
off uour receiver. If the interference goes away, your
receiver is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference
by.
· Moving your radio or TV away from the receiver
· Connecting your receiver to an outlet that is on a
different electrical circuit from the radio or TV
· Contacting your local RadioShack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC
requires that you stop using your receiver
INTRODUCTION
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Safety Precautions
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUE, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOUD.
CAUTION:
This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for
future reference, should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location-see
service procedure.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may
result herein hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation
when open the enclosure. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
FCC NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
INDUSTRY CANADA REQUIREMENT :
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numéruque de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.
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INTRODUCTION
Table of Contents
Introduction
K
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The FCC wants you to know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Impotant Safety Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
K
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparing the Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operating Range of Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
K
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,10
AM Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,10
FM Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
K
Connecting Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hints on Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Speaker Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
K
Identification of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Front Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Listening to the TUNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Presetting Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Remote control (Exept DVD part). . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Remote unit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Remote unie to control
additional components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
TV Brand List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,20
VCR Brand List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,22
Cable Brand List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SAT Brand List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Remote control (DVD part) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Basic Operations
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Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-28
K
Various speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Operation Using Gui Menu Icons
K
General Information about Gui menu icons . . . . . 30
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Detailed description of each Gui menu icon . . . . . 31
Advanced Operation
K
Using a title menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
K
Using a DVD menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
K
Changing subtitle language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
K
Viewing from another angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
K
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
K
Zoom Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
K
Program Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,39
Initial Settings
K
Selecting rating level and password . . . . . . . . 41,42
K
Selecting PIC Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
K
Selecting TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
K
Selecting Digital Audio Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Reference
K
Disc Requirements/Copyright Information . . . . . . 46
K
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-49
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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL
AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or
fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for
installation, use and servicing.
This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
1. Read owner's manual
After unpacking this product, read the owner's
manual carefully, and follow all the operating and
other instructions.
2. Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply in your
home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
3. Grounding or Polarization
This product is equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
4. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions have been adhered to.
5. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
6. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water-for example, near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink. or laundry tub; in
a wet basement; or near a swimming pool and the
like.
7. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
8. Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, playing particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the product.
9. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
10. Lightning
For added protection of this product during storms, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
11. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
12. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.