Model VC5200 User Guide DVD Player
PAGE 2 INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions 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.
INTRODUCTION PAGE 3 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.
PAGE 4 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d) 13. Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
INTRODUCTION PAGE 5 Table of Contents Introduction Operation Using GUI Menu Icons ❏ Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . 3-4 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Identification of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PAGE 6 INTRODUCTION Precautions Notes on handling ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ When shipping the DVD player, always use the original shipping carton and packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the DVD player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the DVD player for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish.
INTRODUCTION PAGE 7 Notes on Discs This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs. On Handling Discs ❍ Do not touch the playback side of the disc. On Storing Discs ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Do not attach paper or tape to discs. On Cleaning Discs ❍ ❍ ❍ Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources. Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier. Store discs vertically in a case.
PAGE 8 INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls Front Panel POWER indicator PLAY button Display window Remote sensor STOP button DISC SKIP button DISC EXCHANGE button POWER button SKIP/SCAN buttons DISC SELECT (1 – 5) buttons PAUSE button Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE button Display Window PROGRAM indicator MP3 indicator Operating status indicator RANDOM indicator Video CD indicator Repeat playback mode indicators CD indicator DVD indicator MP3 VCD CD DVD 1 2 3 TITLE CHP/TRK PROG.
INTRODUCTION PAGE 9 Identification of Controls (Cont’d) Rear Panel VIDEO OUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks S-VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO OUTPUT SELECT switch COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack POWER CORD Connect to an AC 120V, 60Hz outlet only. AUDIO OUT (L/R) 1, 2 jacks OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack Remove the dust protection cap from the connector and connect the optical digital cable (not supplied) firmly so that the configurations of both the cable and the connector match.
PAGE 10 INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls (Cont’d) REMOTE CONTROL You will find instructions for each of the remote control functions in the appropriate sections of this instruction manual. POWER button OPEN/CLOSE button REPEAT button A-B button POWER OPEN/CLOSE RANDOM button SETUP button SETUP REPEAT A-B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR. SUBTITLE button ANGLE button SURR.
INTRODUCTION PAGE 11 Identification of Controls (Cont’d) Preparing the Remote Control Insert the batteries into the remote control so you can use it to operate the DVD player. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert batteries (AAA size). Operating with the Remote Control This section shows you how to use the remote control. Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. Within about 17 ft (about 5 m) POWER OPEN/CLOSE SETUP REPEAT A-B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR.
PAGE 12 CONNECTIONS Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD player to your TV. VIDEO OUTPUT SELECT switch To S-VIDEO OUT When using S-VIDEO OUT jack, set the VIDEO OUTPUT SELECT switch to S-VIDEO. To AUDIO OUT (L/R)/ VIDEO OUT S-video cable (not supplied) Audio/Video cable (supplied) To S-video input To audio inputs If the TV has an S-video input, connect the DVD player with the S-video cable.
CONNECTIONS PAGE 13 Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs PROGRESSIVE SCAN: Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs that are capable of reproducing a progressively scanned video signal. Connecting to these inputs allows you to view the highest quality pictures with less flicker. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT: Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs. Connecting to these inputs allows you to enjoy higher quality picture playback.
PAGE 14 CONNECTIONS Connecting to an Audio System You can listen to the sound of audio CDs and DVD video discs in stereo. To S-VIDEO OUT S-video cable (not supplied) If the TV has an S-video input, connect the DVD player with the S-video cable. To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO OUT (L/R) Audio cable (supplied) To audio inputs To S-video input Audio system Video cable (supplied) To video input TV or monitor with audio/video inputs Notes ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Refer to the owner’s manual of your audio system as well.
CONNECTIONS PAGE 15 Connecting to Optional Audio System Enjoying Dolby Digital Sound You can enjoy the high quality dynamic sound of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and 2 Channel Digital Stereo. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theatres showing the latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home.
PAGE 16 CONNECTIONS Connecting to Optional Audio System (Cont’d) Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound Dolby Pro Logic Surround You can still enjoy the excitement of Surround Sound even if your A/V receiver does not offer Dolby Digital decoding. If your A/V receiver has a Dolby Pro Logic decoder, refer to the following connection diagram. Connect one or two rear speakers. The output sound from the rear speakers will be monaural even if you connect two rear speakers.
CONNECTIONS PAGE 17 Connecting to Optional Audio System (Cont’d) Enjoying 2 Channel Digital Stereo Sound 2 Channel Digital Stereo You can enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 Channel Digital Stereo by connecting this DVD player to a receiver equipped with a digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers).
PAGE 18 BASIC OPERATION Basic Playback This section shows you the basics on how to play back a DVD video disc. Preparations ● When you want to play back DVD video discs, turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD player. ● When you want to enjoy the sound of DVD video discs or audio CDs from the audio system, turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD player. ● For connection details, see pages 12 through 17.
BASIC OPERATION PAGE 19 Basic Playback (Cont’d) 5 If you want to select another disc, press DISC SKIP on the remote control once or more, or press DISC SELECT (1 - 5) on the front panel. Also you can select a disc in the DVD player directly by using the remote control, press DISC SKIP and then press a number button (1-5) on the remote control within one second. POWER OPEN/CLOSE SETUP REPEAT A-B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR. TOP MENU 6 Press PLAY to begin playback. Playback begins.
PAGE 20 BASIC OPERATION Basic Playback (Cont’d) Stopping Play POWER Press STOP during playback. OPEN/CLOSE SETUP REPEAT A-B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR. TOP MENU Resume Play ● When play is stopped, the unit records the point where STOP was pressed (RESUME function). Press PLAY and play will resume from this point.
BASIC OPERATION PAGE 21 Basic Playback (Cont’d) Exchanging Discs during Playback DISC SKIP 1 Press DISC EXCHANGE during playback to open the loading drawer. 2 Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray to the desired position. DISC EXCHANGE The carousel will advance clockwise by one disc tray. Note: The disc tray which was in the play position can not be exchanged. 3 POWER Exchange the discs and press DISC EXCHANGE or OPEN/CLOSE to close the loading drawer.
PAGE 22 BASIC OPERATION Special Playback Still Picture (Pause) Press PAUSE during playback. ● DVD/Video CD The player will be placed in the still picture mode. ● CD The player will be placed in the pause mode. Frame Advance (DVD and Video CD only) POWER Press PAUSE during still playback. OPEN/CLOSE SETUP REPEAT A-B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR. TOP MENU (Each time you press PAUSE, the picture advances one frame) To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
BASIC OPERATION PAGE 23 Special Playback (Cont’d) You can play back discs at various speeds. To Scan at Fast Forward or Fast Reverse Playback. Press the SCAN playback. POWER or OPEN/CLOSE SETUP REPEAT A-B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR. [TV screen] FF X2 TOP MENU OSD ● The speed of advance (reverse) is relatively slow at first. When the button is pressed again, the speed becomes faster. (Each time the button is pressed, the speed increases up to 4 steps (DVD) or 3 steps (Video CD/CD).
PAGE 24 OPERATION USING GUI MENU ICONS General Information about GUI Menu Icons This unit features GUI Menu Icons showing disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time, audio/subtitle language, angle, and sound) and player information (repeat play, play mode, marker, etc.). Some icons only show the indicated information. Other icons allow the settings to be changed. Common procedures 1 ● Title function can be accessed from the stop mode.
OPERATION USING GUI MENU ICONS PAGE 25 Detailed Description of each GUI Menu Icon You can view information about a disc and its operational status on the TV screen. Press OSD during playback. [TV screen] DVD GUI 1 1 0:16:57 1 ENG D 6 CH OFF 1 NORM. Press OSD during playback.
PAGE 26 ADVANCED OPERATION Using a Title Menu Some movie discs may contain two or more titles. If the disc has a title menu recorded on it, the TOP MENU button can be used to select the movie title. (The details of operation differ depending on the disc used.) ● Selecting a title may not be possible on certain DVD discs. 1 TOP MENU 1 2 OSD 2 RETURN ZOOM MARKER — SEARCH SCAN Press D/E/F/G and press SELECT/ENTER or PLAY, or press the numeric button(s), to select desired title.
ADVANCED OPERATION PAGE 27 Changing Subtitle Language It is possible to change the subtitle language to a different language from the one selected at the initial settings. (See page 36 for further info.) This operation works only with discs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded. SETUP REPEAT A-B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR. 1 Press SUBTITLE during playback. When no subtitles are recorded, “OFF” will be displayed instead of the language number.
PAGE 28 ADVANCED OPERATION Viewing from another Angle Some DVDs may contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same scene can be viewed from each of these different angles using the ANGLE button. (The recorded angles differ depending on the disc used.) 1 Number of angle being played back. 2 1 2 Press ANGLE during playback. 3 1 Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected.
ADVANCED OPERATION PAGE 29 Repeat Play Repeating viewing (listening) Repeating sections between two specific points (A-B repeat) Press REPEAT during playback. Each time this button is pressed, the TV screen changes as shown below and the disc will repeat a chapter or title (DVD) or a track (CD/Video CD). 1 Press A-B during play at the point where repeat play is to start (A). A • DVD Repeat of chapter being played • You can select “OFF” at this step by pressing CLEAR.
PAGE 30 ADVANCED OPERATION Storing Markers in Memory to be Viewed (Listened to) again Storing a MARKER in the DVD memory is similar to marking your page in a book. It allows you to quickly return to any point on the disc. Storing a marker in the memory 1 Press MARKER during play at the starting point to be viewed (listened to) again. 1/9 Indicates “1/9” is stored in the memory. Up to 9 marks can be stored in the memory.
ADVANCED OPERATION PAGE 31 Zoom Feature The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to move through the enlarged image. 1 Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to activate the Zoom function. If you further press ZOOM repeatedly, the magnification level increases (6 steps). 2 SELECT /ENTER OSD 1 RETURN ZOOM MARKER — SEARCH SCAN PLAY 2 Press D/E/F/G buttons to move through the zoomed picture. 3 Press CLEAR to resume normal playback.
PAGE 32 ADVANCED OPERATION Program Play The player plays the tracks on the disc in the order you specify. 1 Note: Program play function is possible only with audio CDs. It does not work with DVD movie discs and Video CDs (Version 2.0). Press PROGRAM on the stop mode. The program playback screen appears on the TV screen. Program Step 1 1 Clear All • To exit the screen, press PROGRAM or RETURN. POWER OPEN/CLOSE SETUP REPEAT A-B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR.
ADVANCED OPERATION PAGE 33 Playback with MP3 To play an MP3 file TOP MENU 2 MENU 1 Load an MP3 disc. The MP3 menu is displayed. MP3 SELECT /ENTER Program MP3-1 TRACK 1.mp3 OSD RETURN TRACK 2.mp3 TRACK 3.mp3 TRACK 4.mp3 ZOOM MARKER — SEARCH DISC SKIP TRACK 5.mp3 TRACK 6.mp3 SCAN 2 PLAY SKIP TRACK 7.mp3 TRACK 8.mp3 STOP TRACK 9.mp3 2 To play an MP3 file repeatedly Clear All Press D/E button to select the desired MP3 file and then press PLAY to start playback of the file.
PAGE 34 ADVANCED OPERATION Playback with MP3 (Cont’d) TOP MENU 4 1 Load an MP3 disc. 2 Press STOP to stop playback. 3 Press PROGRAM to enter the Program Edition mode in the stop mode. SELECT /ENTER OSD RETURN ZOOM 5 2 To program play an MP3 file MENU MARKER — SEARCH SCAN DISC SKIP SKIP PLAY The E mark appears on the right of the word Program on the right side of MP3 menu. Press RETURN to exit the Program Edition mode, the E mark will disappear.
INITIAL SETTINGS PAGE 35 Selection of Initial Settings Once the initial settings have been completed, the player can always be operated under the same conditions (especially with DVD discs). The settings will be retained in the memory until they are changed, even if the power is switched off. POWER 1 Selection of initial settings 1 Press SETUP in the stop or playback mode. The SETUP menu is displayed.
PAGE 36 INITIAL SETTINGS Selecting Disc Languages This is to select the audio soundtrack language, subtitle language and the language used in title menus or DVD menus which will always be used for every disc to be played back. 1 At the setup screen, press D/E to select “Disc Audio” and press G. When you play back a DVD video disc, the DVD player automatically displays the pre-selected subtitle language if it is included on the disc.
INITIAL SETTINGS PAGE 37 Selecting Rating Level and Password This is to prohibit the playing of specified DVDs which are unsuitable for children. ● Some DVD discs contain a restriction level which enables parents to remove scenes or prevent playback of discs by children. DVD players are equipped with a password designed to prevent children from changing the level. POWER Selecting rating level (DVD only) 1 At the SETUP screen, press “Rating” and press G.
PAGE 38 INITIAL SETTINGS Selecting Rating Level and Password (Cont’d) Setting your password (DVD only) If you change the rating level to “7” or lower, you must enter a 4-digit “password” to prevent playback of discs with higher ratings. POWER OPEN/CLOSE SETUP REPEAT A-B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR. TOP MENU 1 MENU At the SETUP screen, press “Password” and press G.
INITIAL SETTINGS PAGE 39 Selecting TV Aspect Select the appropriate screen type according to your TV set; conventional size screen (4:3) or wide-screen (16:9). 1 At the SETUP screen, press D/E to select “TV Aspect” and press G. Disc Audio 4:3 Letterbox Disc Subtitle 4:3 Panscan Disc Menu 16:9 Wide Rating POWER OPEN/CLOSE Password TV Aspect SETUP REPEAT A-B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR. Menu Language Progressive Scan Digital Audio Output 5.
PAGE 40 INITIAL SETTINGS Selecting Menu Language Selects language for SETUP menus and displays on the TV. POWER 1 OPEN/CLOSE At the SETUP screen, press D/E to select “Menu Language” and press G. Disc Audio English Disc Subtitle Spanish Disc Menu French Rating Password SETUP REPEAT A-B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR. TV Aspect Menu Language Progressive Scan Digital Audio Output TOP MENU MENU 5.
INITIAL SETTINGS PAGE 41 Selecting Progressive Scan If your television is high-definition or “digital ready” television, you may take advantage of the DVD Player’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible. Make the component video connections as shown on page 13 or you may connect the component video jacks directly to the component video or HD component inputs on your TV or monitor.
PAGE 42 INITIAL SETTINGS Selecting Digital Audio Output Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s Digital Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. 1 At the SETUP screen, press D/E to select Digital Audio Output and press G. Disc Audio DOLBY DIGITAL Disc Subtitle Stream/PCM Disc Menu PCM /PCM Rating Password POWER OPEN/CLOSE SETUP REPEAT A-B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR. Sample Freq.
INITIAL SETTINGS PAGE 43 Others The DRC, Vocal, PBC and Video settings can be changed. POWER 1 At the SETUP screen, press D/E to select “Others” and press G. OPEN/CLOSE Disc Audio DRC On Disc Subtitle Vocal On Disc Menu PBC On Rating Video On Password SETUP REPEAT A-B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR. TV Aspect Menu Language Progressive Scan Digital Audio Output TOP MENU MENU 5.
PAGE 44 INITIAL SETTINGS Table of Language and Their Abbreviations Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Audio”, “Subtitle” and/or “Menu” (See page 36).
REFERENCE PAGE 45 Disc Requirements/Copyright Information Playable Discs This DVD player can play back the following discs. Disc mark Contents Disc size 12 cm DVD video discs Audio+Video (moving pictures) Maximum playback time Approx. 4 hours (single sided disc) Approx. 8 hours (double sided disc) 8 cm Approx. 80 minutes (single sided disc) Approx.
PAGE 46 REFERENCE Before Calling Service Personnel Symptoms and Correction Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Correction No power. • The power cord is disconnected. • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The power is on, but the DVD player does not work. • No disc is inserted. • Insert a disc. (Check that the DVD or, audio CD indicator in the DVD display is lit.) No picture.
REFERENCE PAGE 47 Specifications [DVD player] DVD player/Outputs/Supplied Accessories Power supply AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption 16 W Weight 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg) External dimensions (W X H X D) 17.3” X 4.7” X 16.
