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XV-C5SL/LET0227-003A/English
DVD VIDEO PLAYER
XV-C5SL
LET0227-003A
[B]
INSTRUCTIONS
VIDEO
Before operation
2
Preparations
4
Basic operations
10
Advanced operations
16
MP3 disc playback
26
JPEG disc playback
29
Changing the initial set-
tings
32
Additional information
38
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
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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.
The above illustration shows the case using the horizontal
installation. For the other installations, locate the unit
conforming to the above illustration and provide sufficient
space around the unit.
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.
IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If
the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a power point,
then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension
lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to
avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent
connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug
then follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT.
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is
marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or
coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue :
Neutral
Brown :
Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT
ELECTRICIAN.
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
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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)
· Stand (
× 1)
·Cover (
× 1)
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 (0.7W) 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 .............................................. 4
Connections .............................................................. 4
Installation ................................................................. 6
Using the remote control unit .................................... 8
Basic operations ..................................... 10
Turning on/off the unit ............................................. 10
Initial setup .............................................................. 10
Basic playback ........................................................ 12
Resuming playback................................................. 13
Various speed playback .......................................... 14
Locating the beginning of a scene or song ............. 15
Advanced operations.............................. 16
Playing from a specific position............................... 16
Changing the playback order .................................. 18
Repeat playback ..................................................... 19
Changing the language, sound and scene angle.... 20
Special picture/sound effect .................................... 22
Menu bar functions.................................................. 24
MP3 disc playback .................................. 26
Operations............................................................... 26
JPEG disc playback ................................ 29
About JPEG discs ................................................... 29
Basic operations...................................................... 29
Viewing pictures continuously (slide show mode)... 30
Changing the initial settings .................. 32
Selecting preferences ............................................. 32
Limiting playback by children .................................. 36
Additional information............................ 38
Names of parts and controls ................................... 38
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 40
Specifications .......................................................... 41
Appendix A: Country/Area code list
for Parental Lock ..................................................... 42
Appendix B: Table of languages
and their abbreviations............................................ 43
Appendix C: Digital output signal chart ................... 43
Appendix D: Glossary ............................................. 44
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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, DVD-RW and +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 26 for details.)
· CD-R and CD-RW discs written in JPEG in accordance
with the "ISO 9660" format (See page 29 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
This unit can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose region
code numbers include "2."
Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:
NOTE
The unit's region code is printed on the bottom of the
unit.
Color system format
This unit accommodates the PAL system, and also can
play back discs recorded with NTSC system whose
Region Code numbers include "2."
Note that the NTSC video signal on a disc is converted
to a PAL signal and output.
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 44 "Glossary" for descriptions of each audio
format):
Linear PCM, MPEG Multichannel, 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 34 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.
DVD VIDEO
SVCD
Video CD
Audio CD
VIDEO
ALL
2
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2
4
2
3
1
3
2
1
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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,
MP3 and JPEG discs.
Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright
laws.
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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