CH-DVD 500 USA Version 1.1 DVD Player Owner’s Manual Welcome to the Digital Video Revolution! Your Cyber Home DVD Player is designed to provide a great Home Theater experience with super-crisp Video and thundering Digital Sound. Please retain this User Manual for future reference. Remember to read the manual carefully before connecting and powering on the unit. www.cyberhome.
Important Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND ONLY USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Table of Contents General Information Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 DVD Player Features & Supported Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caring for Optical Discs . . . . . . . .
DVD Player Features & Supported Discs Welcome to the Digital Video Revolution! Your new DVD Player opens the door to a much richer home entertainment experience than you’ve ever seen before. Enhanced Video and Sound quality, as well as greater flexibility and options are just some of the benefits of Digital Video over conventional formats such as VHS. And your DVD Player also doubles as a superior Music machine, playing CD Audio or “Compact” Discs, as well as discs containing MP3 Music Files and JPG Images.
Caring for Optical Discs Handling of Discs: Please hold the disc by gripping the rim or by placing the index finger in the central hole. Never touch the signal surface, which is shiny. This applies to both sides of double sided discs. Cleaning of Discs: Finger prints or stains on the surface of the disc may cause signal loss. Depending on the degree of the stain, the reflected luminosity from the signal surface may be weakened, resulting in degraded picture quality.
Preparing and Using the Remote Control Installing the Batteries If the remote control only operates when you get closer to the DVD Player, it may mean the batteries are weak. Please replace the two batteries simultaneously with two new batteries (Size AAA, R03, 1.5V) of the same type. Please note the positive (+) and negative (-) polarity shown inside the battery compartment on the remote. 1. Push down and then outwards to remove the battery compartment cover. 2.
Remote Control Functions (1 of 2) Understanding the Buttons on the Remote The Remote Control provides access to the DVD Player’s advanced functions, such as searching, repeating video segments, accessing the Setup Menu, choosing subtitle mode, muting the volume and pausing the action, just to name a few. The remote is also used to put the unit into “standby” mode, and power it on again. SETUP With playback stopped, press to enter the DVD Player’s On-Screen Setup Menu.
Remote Control Functions (2 of 2) *See previous page for upper buttons. POWER TITLE MENU SETUP OPEN/CLOSE GOTO DISPLAY AUDIO ANGLE PBC MUTE SUBTITLE PLAY STOP RETURN ENTER When navigating disc menus, press to return to the previous menu accessed. ZOOM Press to zoom in on picture during playback or on a still frame. SLOW ZOOM PROG 1 2 BOOKMARK PAUSE BOOKMARK RETURN PROG Create a custom play list of selected tracks and play sequence.
DVD Front Panel Functions Previous Track/Fast Reverse & Next Track/Fast Forward The front Function Knob allows the control of skip ahead and skip back functions, as well as multispeed scanning in forward or reverse at 2x, 4x and 8x speeds. To advance to the next track, turn the knob to the right and hold for about one second. To return to the previous track, turn to the left and hold one second.
DVD Display Functions Display Functions The DVD Player Display shows current operation, disc type, elapsed playback time and other useful information. Some functions require specific disc formats or features.
Back Panel Connectors Connections on the Back Panel The back panel is where you’ll find all the physical connections for the DVD Player. You will only use one Video and one Audio connection at any given time. For instance, if you’re using the Composite Video jack to connect to your TV, the S-Video and Component connectors will be unused. Dolby/DTS 5.1 Channel Outputs Connect to Dolby-Ready Receiver or Speaker System.
Connecting the DVD Player to your TV / Receiver Determining the Video & Audio Connections You Will Use The first step to using your new DVD Player is to make the cable connections that will allow you to see the video and hear the audio on your TV and optional Stereo Receiver. Your DVD Player has multiple Video and Audio outputs. Generally, you will only use one Video and one Audio output and any one time. The type of outputs you use will be determined by the capabilities of your Television or receiver.
Composite / S-Video & Stereo Audio Connections 1 Typical Connection - Connecting to a TV with Composite Video In and Stereo Audio In If your TV has only a single Video Input jack, typically a yellow-colored plug, you will use the Composite Video output of the DVD Player for the Video Connection. We’ll also assume your TV has Red and White Stereo Audio In connectors. You will use these for the Audio Connection.
Component Video & Progressive Scan Connections 3 Component Video Connectors Connecting to a TV with Component Video Inputs Component Video separates the Video Signal into three separate “components”, resulting in a higher quality picture than S-Video or Standard Composite Video. In order to use Component Video, you must use a TV equipped with Component Video Inputs. You’ll also need (3) Component Video Cables (not included) and a Composite (included) or S-Video Cable used for setup only.
Dolby/DTS 5.1 Channel & Digital Audio Connections 4 Using the Dolby/DTS 5.1 Channel Analog Outputs Your DVD Player also features a set of 5.1 Channel Outputs for Dolby Ready Receivers, Amplifiers and Speaker Systems. When you use the 5.1 Channel Outputs, you’re taking advantage of the DVD Player’s built-in Dolby Decoder, which decodes the Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack on DVD discs to 6 separate analog signals - left front, center front, right front, left rear, right rear, and a sub-woofer (”.1”) channel.
Getting Started - Powering On & Playing a Disc After Video and Audio Cables are Connected and Power is Applied Once the DVD Player is properly connected to your TV and possibly your receiver also, turn on your TV and make sure it’s set to the correct input channel. The video input is usually configured as channel 0 or 1 on most TVs, but may be referred to as “Input 1” or “Aux In” or similar names. These procedures assume you are using a NTSCcompatible TV - standard for North and South America.
Stopping and Pausing Play To Stop Disc Play 1 STOP Press the STOP button to stop playback of the disc. With Audio CDs, VCDs and DVDs, after the STOP button is pressed, the message HOLD will be displayed. The stop point is now saved and you can resume playback by pressing PLAY. Press the STOP key again to reset the play position to the beginning of the disc.
Navigating Disc Menus Using the MENU and TITLE Buttons to Access Menus on DVD and VCD Discs Most DVDs and some VCD discs feature menus that will allow you to navigate the various Chapters, Special Features and Setup Options available on the disc. Some menus will automatically be displayed when you insert a disc. To access menus at any time, use the MENU and TITLE buttons. If you see the symbol below when attempting to select a Title or Menu, it means that this type of menu is not available on the disc.
Fast Forward/Reverse & Slow Motion Scanning Finding a Position on the Disc Using the Search Function Your DVD Player features a Search function that will allow you to scan through video at fast or slow speeds to find a specific position. The scan functions available will depend on the type of disc you are using. With DVD discs, you may utilize all the available scanning functions, including Fast Forward and Fast Reverse, both at x2, x4 and x8 speeds, as well as Slow Motion at 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 speeds.
Jumping to a Specific Chapter/Track or Time Position You may Choose a Specific Track or Time Position to Playback There are many options available to choose the beginning playback point on DVDs, VCDs and Audio CDs. You may use the GOTO button, or enter a Track Number directly using the NUMBER buttons (CD-Audio, VCD).
Previewing Titles, Chapters or Tracks Before Playback See a Preview of Chapters on VCD Discs using INTRO Your DVD Player features a great way to introduce yourself to the various content of VCD discs. Using the INTRO button, you can see a preview of all the chapters on a disc.
Repeating a Title, Chapter/Track or Disc Repeat a Single Track on an Audio CD or an Entire DVD Disc Your player has many options for repeating segments of DVDs, VCDs, and Audio CDs. This section covers how to repeat segments already defined on the disc, such as a Chapter or Track. The next section deals with creating your own segments to repeat.
Playing Tracks in a Particular Order with Program Play Create Custom Playback Programs of up to 30 Steps If you would like to program the Chapters or Tracks on your VCD or CD discs to play in an order you specify, create a custom playback program with the PROGRAM button. POWER SETUP OPEN/CLOSE GOTO DISPLAY AUDIO ANGLE Select the PROGRAM Button during Playback 1 PROG You will see the Program Menu on the screen. The track list numbers are on the left, with 30 program locations on the right.
Playing MP3 Files with the MP3 Navigator Your DVD Player is also a Feature-Packed MP3 Player! When you insert an MP3 disc, the player will launch the MP3 Navigator, an on-screen program that lets you easily select and play MP3 files stored on CD-R or CD-RW discs. The MP3 Navigator gives you several options for MP3 Playback, including Repeat and Shuffle modes. MEDIA PLAYER Folder List Current Folder \My Music Displays a list of all subfolders on the Disc. Displays the current folder on the disc.
Viewing JPG Files on Your TV You Can Play Slide-Shows of JPG Images Stored on CD-R and CD-RW Discs When you insert a disc containing only JPG files, the player will automatically launch a Slide-Show of your images. For discs with MP3 and JPG files, the Media Player discussed on page 24 will be launched. JPG Picture files must be saved with the .JPG extension. Example: “Vacation1.jpg” MEDIA PLAYER Folder List \Vacation Pics Displays a list of all subfolders on the Disc.
Using the Zoom Function You can Zoom In during Playback or on a Still Frame Want to take a closer look at something you see in a DVD or VCD movie? Use the Zoom function. The Zoom function lets you enlarge the Video Image to twice (2x) the original size, while also viewing a Reference Window showing the full original picture. Zoom works on a still frame, as well as during Video Playback.
More Audio & Video Functions 1 2 MUTE Suspending Audio with the MUTE Button To temporarily cancel the Audio of the disc you’re listening to or watching, simply press the MUTE button. You’ll see an indicator on screen letting you know that the player is in MUTE mode. Press MUTE again to resume normal playback with Audio. EFFECT EFFECT - Bass, Treble and 3D Use the EFFECT button to access Equalization effects for discs using Stereo soundtracks, such as VCDs and Audio CDs.
Putting it All Together with the Display Button Get Quick Access to Playback Information and Important Functions Use DISPLAY to get information about the playback session, as well as direct command of some of the most important functions already discussed, all grouped together in one Menu for Quick and Easy Access. Also, with no disc in the unit, the Display key acts as a fourphase dimmer for the Player’s front display (See pg 10). 1 POWER MENU SUBTITLE 01 00:00:00 OFF A B 01 / 03 EN ON 1/2 EN 5.
Using the On-Screen Setup Menu Adjusting Video and Audio Settings in the DVD Player Setup Your DVD Player features an on-screen Setup Menu that allows you to adjust settings for your Video and Audio preferences, and enable player features like Parental Lock. When you change settings in the Setup Menu, they are stored even when power is turned off. If you wish to return to the factory defaults, they can be easily reset in the OTHERS menu.
Parental Lock and Other Options Exploring the CHILD and OTHERS Setup Pages The CHILD and OTHERS Setup Pages contains many important options for your DVD player. The CHILD menu is where you can set a password to control the Parental Lock and Reset functions, which let you limit the play of discs beyond a rating you specify, and reset the settings and password to factory defaults, respectively.
Video Setup Options For Help on Using the Setup Menu, see pg 29. SYSTEM - NTSC / PAL / P-SCAN Your DVD Player will work with TVs based on the NTSC and PAL standards, as well as TVs, Monitors and Projectors supporting the new Progressive Scan mode. NTSC is the standard TV system used in the USA, Canada, Japan and many other countries, supporting 480 Lines at 60Hz. The PAL TV system is used in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, among others, and supports 576 Lines at 50Hz.
Audio Setup Options ANALOG - 5.1CH / 2CH The ANALOG setting controls the DVD Player’s Analog Audio Outputs. These are the Stereo Audio and 5.1 Channel Outputs covered on pages 11, 13 & 15. Select 5.1CH if you are using the 5.1 Channel outputs to connect to a Dolby-Ready Receiver or Speaker System. If you are using a TV for audio or a stereo system with only two channel inputs, this setting should be switched to 2CH, allowing you to hear all channels of Dolby/DTS 5.1 soundtracks through two speakers.
Language Setup Options For Help on Using the Setup Menu, see pg 29. Setting Language Options for Setup and DVDs The Language Setup Page allows you to change the language the player will use for the On-Screen Display (OSD), as well as the default language for movies with multiple language tracks. Keep in mind that if the DVD you’re using does not support the language you choose, the default of the disc will be used. This also applies to Subtitle and Disc Menu settings. O.S.
Troubleshooting Common Problems The DVD Player Does Not Power On The AC Power cord may be loose or not plugged in. Make sure the power cord is secure in the AC socket and the connector on the back of the player. The unit may be in Standby Mode. Turn the player on with the remote POWER button, or turn the unit off with the back power switch, wait for a few seconds, then turn the unit back on. There must be a pause between powering the unit down and back on of a few seconds.
Specifications Playable Discs DVD, Audio CD, VCD, CD-R, CD-RW TV Systems Supported NTSC, PAL, P-SCAN Laser Semiconductor Laser, wavelength 650nm Frequency Response (Digital Audio) DVD Linear Sound: Audio CD: 48kHz sampling 4Hz to 22kHz 96kHz sampling 4Hz to 44kHz 4Hz to 20kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Digital Audio) More than 90dB Audio dynamic range (Digital Audio) More than 80dB Harmonic Distortion (Digital Audio) Less than 0.015% Wow and Flutter Less than ±0.001% (W.
Glossary of DVD-Related Terms CD-R & CD-RW Recordable Optical Disc formats that can be used as VCD, MP3 or JPG discs with your DVD Player. Coaxial Digital Audio Connector A digital audio connection used to connect a DVD player to a receiver or pre-amplifier. Transfers a “RAW” (encoded) digital audio signal, minimizes signal degradation. Component Video Offers the best interface between a video signal source and a TV. Uses three RCA-type jacks to separate the component signals making up a video signal.
Glossary of DVD-Related Terms (cont’d) LPCM Linear PCM is a method of digital audio storage typically used with CD Audio. This format is sometimes used on DVD discs - at a higher resolution than CD - for stereo soundtracks. MacroVision Analog Copy Protection which scrambles video signal when used with VHS recorders. Also has an effect on some projectors and monitors. MP3 A compressed audio format. Its small size makes it popular for downloading on internet.
Index a-b repeat..................................................................22 a-b repeat button.........................................................8 angle button ................................................................7 angles (multi-angle playback) ...................................27 arrow buttons ..............................................................7 audio button ................................................................7 audio cd.......................................
