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DVF-3200
DVF-3250
DVD/VCD/CD PLAYER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
B60-5547-08 00 (K/E/X) OC 04/10
This instruction manual is for some models. Model availability and features
(functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area.
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DVF-3200/DVF-3250 (EN/K,E,X)
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE,
IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE
TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE
USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) IN-
STRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
Units are designed for operation as follows.
Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Before applying power
Introduction
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The marking of products using lasers
(For countries other than U.S.A. and U.S.-Military)
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
U.S.A., Canada and US-Military .............................. AC 110
- 240 V
Europe ............................................................................ AC 230 V only
Australia ........................................................................ AC 240 V only
The marking this product has been classified as Class 1. It
means that there is no danger of hazardous radiation outside
the product.
Location: Back panel
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories are present.
If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit
was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original
carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Accessories
Please confirm that the following accessories are present.
Batteries (R03/"AAA" -size) ...(2)
Remote control unit ...(1)
Introduction
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the
modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change
or modification is made.
NOTE:
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 may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence 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 mea-
sures:
­ ­ 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.
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radia-
tion exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations, the following are repro-
ductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser prod-
uct safety.
KENWOOD CORPORATION
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO,
HACHIOJI-SHI,
TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO. 21 CFR
1040.10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
Location: Back Panel
For the U.S.A.
For the U.S.A.
Screen saver
The screen saver appears when you leave the DVD player in stop mode for about 5 minutes.
If the Screen saver is displayed for 5 minutes, the DVD player automatically turns itself off.
Coaxial cable (Black) ...(1)
For Canada
NOTICE: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Audio cord (Red, White) ...(1)
Video cord (Yellow) ...(1)
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Special features and Contents
Contents
Preparations
Knowledge
Caution : Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure safe operation.
Operations
Introduction ......................................................................................... 2
Before applying power ................................................................... 2
Safety precautions ........................................................................... 2
Special features and Contents ........................................................ 4
Special features ...................................................................................... 4
Contents ..................................................................................................... 4
Discs information .............................................................................. 5
Types of playable discs ......................................................................... 5
Unplayable discs ..................................................................................... 5
Icons on the DVD VIDEO discs ............................................................. 5
Region Codes ...................................................................................... 6
Region codes in the world .................................................................... 6
Playable files with this unit ............................................................ 7
File Specifications .................................................................................. 7
Guidance of Files ..................................................................................... 7
Video formats ...................................................................................... 9
Video Mode Setting ................................................................................ 9
Important items ................................................................................ 10
Maintenance .......................................................................................... 10
Reference ................................................................................................ 10
System Connections ........................................................................ 11
Controls and indicators .................................................................. 13
Operation of remote control unit .................................................. 14
Set Up functions ............................................................................... 15
Set up menu ............................................................................................ 15
Language ................................................................................................. 16
DISPLAY .................................................................................................. 16
AUDIO ...................................................................................................... 16
LOCK (Parental Control) ....................................................................... 17
OTHERS .................................................................................................... 18
Hierarchical structure of VCD menus (P.B.C. function) ................ 19
DVD menu language code list ............................................................ 20
Area Code list ......................................................................................... 20
Basic playback of disc ................................................................... 21
On screen display .................................................................................. 21
Last Scene Memory .............................................................................. 21
Basic play ............................................................................................... 22
Disc playback features ........................................................................ 23
Repeat play ............................................................................................. 24
A-B Repeat play ..................................................................................... 24
Program play .......................................................................................... 25
Movie disc playback features ...................................................... 26
Select Audio Language ........................................................................ 27
Select the Audio channel .................................................................... 27
Using Marker ........................................................................................ 27
Select Camera angle ........................................................................... 28
Select Subtitle Language .................................................................... 28
Random play ........................................................................................... 28
Zoom function ........................................................................................ 29
3D Surround ............................................................................................ 29
Time Search ............................................................................................ 29
Music disc playback features ...................................................... 30
Using the TV screen to start playback ........................................... 30
Playback from desired track. ............................................................. 30
3D Surround for CD ................................................................................ 30
To display the ID3 tag .......................................................................... 30
Random play ........................................................................................... 30
Photo files playback features (JPEG files only) ........................ 31
To start playback .................................................................................. 31
Zoom function ........................................................................................ 31
To rotate picture .................................................................................... 31
To hide the menu bar ............................................................................ 31
Slide show .............................................................................................. 31
To listen to music watching picture ................................................. 31
In case of difficulty .......................................................................... 32
Specifications .................................................................................. 35
Special features
This document classifies the applications of each feature using the following marks.
: Description of a feature that can be used with audio CD (CD-DA).
: Description of a feature that can be used with DVD video.
: Description of a feature that can be used with VCD.
: Description of a feature that can be used with DivX®video.
: Description of a feature that can be used with JPEG.
: Description of a feature that can be used with MP3.
: Description of a feature that can be used with WMA.
Higher video quality than S-VHS video and LaserDisc
Higher audio quality than music CD
Graphical User Interface (G.U.I.)
MPEG1 , MPEG2 files, DivX®video playback
MP3, WMA and JPEG files playback
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Discs information
The system this unit is using does not only play music from CD but can also play the discs listed below to offer you
high-quality entertainment of video of movies and live concerts.
Types of playable discs
Please refer to page 7 for the CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW file formats which can be played back by this unit.
÷ * This unit can play SVCDs, but some functions will not work.
÷ This unit can play back DVD-R and DVD-RW discs recorded in the DVD VIDEO format and DVD+R and DVD+RW
discs, but depending on the recording unit, the disc manufacturer, etc., playback sometimes may not be possible.
÷ This unit may also be incapable of playing certain CD-R/RW discs depending on their properties, recording condi-
tions, etc.
÷ This player cannot play back discs compatible with CPRM. CPRM is the abbreviation of Content Protection for Record-
able Media, and it is a technique for copyright protection for recording media.
Video + Audio
Audio
Contents
Played sides
Disc size
One side only
One side only
Max. 20 min., digital Max. 80 min., digital
One or both
One or both
Approx. 41 min.
(1 side, 1 layer)
Approx. 75 min.
(1 side, 2 layers)
Approx. 82 min.
(2 sides, 1 layer)
Approx. 150 min.
(2 sides, 2 layers)
Approx. 133 min.
(1 side, 1 layer)
Approx. 242 min.
(1 side, 2 layers)
Approx. 266 min.
(2 sides, 1 layer)
Approx. 484 min.
(2 sides, 2 layers)
DVD VIDEO
(DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW)
CD (CD-R, CD-RW)
Logo mark on disc
Playable Disc
8cm
12cm
8cm
Max. 20 min.
VCD (SVCD*)
One side only
12cm
8cm
12cm
One side only
Max. 74 min.
(In case of an SVCD, the possible play-
back time becomes shorter.)
Indicates the region code where the disc can be played.
Number of voice languages recorded with the audio function. The number in the icon indicates the number of
voice languages. (Max. 8 languages)
Number of subtitle languages recorded with the subtitle function. The number in the icon indicates the number
of subtitle languages. (Max. 32 languages)
Number of angles provided by the angle function. The number in the icon indicates the number of angles. (Max.
9 angles)
Aspect ratios that can be selected. "4:3 Letter box" stands for Letter Box and "4:3 Panscan" for Pan/Scan.
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In the example on the left, the 16:9 video can be converted into letter box video.
Icon
Description
Icons on the DVD VIDEO discs
Unplayable discs
This player cannot play back any of the following discs.
DVD AUDIO discs
DVD-RAM discs
SACD discs
VSD discs
÷ A DVD video disc with a region code which does not match this unit or without a region code. For details, see "Region
Codes".
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÷ When the video format of a disc differs from that of the TV in use, the disc cannot be played normally. For details, see "Video
Formats".
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CDV discs (Only the audio part can be reproduced.)
CD-G/CD-EG/CD-EXTRA discs (Only the audio can be
reproduced.)
Photo CD discs (Never attempt to play them.)
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