E138A 00141X(Cover)XSS 3/4/03 1:29 PM Page 2 DVD PLAYER DVD-E138A DVD-E138B DVD-E238 DVD-E338K DVD-P538K ENG AK68-00141X
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 2 Precautions Precautions Setting up up 1. Setting 1 Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of your play. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7~10cm). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not stack other, or heavy devices on top of the player.
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 4 Before you start Table of contents SETUP Setup CONNECTIONS General Features ........................................................................................................6 Disc Type and Characteristics ......................................................................................7 Description-Front Panel ................................................................................................8 Display Indicators ....................
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 6 General Features Screen Video with MPEG-2 compression technology. Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can be viewed. Slow Motion An important scene can be viewed in slow motion. Programmed Play You can program tracks to play in desired order. (CD, WMA, MP3) Parental Control The parental control allows users to set the level necessary to prohibit children from viewing harmful movies such as those with violence, adult subject matter, etc.
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 8 Description-Front Panel Description-Front Panel 7 6 1 SETUP DVD-E138A DVD-P538K 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 DVD-E138B Front Panel Controls 1. STANDBY/ON • When the unit is first plugged in, the indicator lights. When STANDBY/ON is pressed on again, the light goes out and the player is turned on. 2. MIC 1 • Connect microphone 1 for Karaoke functions. 7 6 1 8 9 10 11 12 3. MIC 2 • Connect microphone 2 for Karaoke functions. 4.
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 10 Display Indicators Description-Rear Panel SETUP DVD-P538K 1 2 3 Front Panel Display 1. Disc type indicators 2. Play / Pause / Forward play 3. Displays various messages concerning operations such as PLAY, STOP, LOAD ... no DISC : No disc loaded. OPEN : The disc tray is open. LOAD : Player is loading disc information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear Panel 1.
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 12 Description-Rear Panel Description-Rear Panel SETUP DVD-E138A/DVD-E138B/DVD-E238 Rear Panel 1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS • Use either an optical or coaxial digital cable to connect to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver. Use to connect to an A/V Amplifier that contains a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. 2. ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS • Connect to the Audio input jacks of your television, audio/video receiver. 3.
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 14 Tour of the Remote Control Tour of the Remote Control SETUP DVD-E138A/DVD-E138B/DVD-E238 DVD Function Buttons 1 13 1. DVD POWER Button 16. PLAY/PAUSE Button ( • Turns the power on or off. 2. NUMBER Buttons 2 17. SKIP Buttons ( • This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds of the movie from the current position. 9 14 5. EZ VIEW Button 15 6.
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 16 Tour of the Remote Control Tour of the Remote Control DVD Function Buttons 1. DVD POWER Button 1 13 16. PLAY/PAUSE Button ( • Turns the power on or off. 17. SKIP Buttons ( • Advances play one frame at a time. • This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds of the movie from the current position. 8 9 5. EZ VIEW Button • Easy View can convert Letter Box images to full screen viewing on your conventional TV. 6.
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 18 Tour of the Remote Control Tour of the Remote Control SETUP DVD-P538K DVD Function Buttons 1 18 2 19 3 1. DVD POWER Button • Turns the power on or off. 2. ZOOM Button • Enlarges the DVD picture. 5 6 7 8 9 21 22 23 24 10 25 26 4. MENU Button 22. CHANNEL Buttons 24. PLAY/PAUSE Button ( 6. TV/VIDEO Button 27 • This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds of the movie from the current position. 13 14 15 28 29 30 31 32 25.
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 20 Choosing a Connection Choosing a Connection (DVD-P538K only) The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components. Connection to a TV (For Video) • Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Refer to the owner’s manual of the additional components you are connecting for more information on those particular components.
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 22 Choosing a Connection Playing a Disc (DVD-E138A/DVD-E138B/DVD-E238/DVD-E338K only) Before Play Connection to a TV (For Video) TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..) Basic Audio Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Good picture Better picture Best picture • Turn on your TV and press the TV/VIDEO button to select the video mode. • Turn on your Audio System and select AUX, CD or DVD.
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 24 Playing a Disc 7 Step Motion Play (Except CD) DVD-P538K : If turning Jog Dial, you can view one by one. DVD-E138A/DVD-E138B/DVD-E238/DVD-E338K : Press the STEP button on the remote during play. - Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear. - No sound is heard during STEP mode. - Press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) to resume normal play. (You can only perform step motion play in the forward direction.
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 26 Using the Display Function Using the Disc and Title Menu When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD 1 During play, press the INFO button on the remote. the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired 2 Use item. Using the Disc Menu Title 01 Chapter 02 Audio DVD Disc Menu DVD Time 0:00:13 2 Select Disc Menu using the UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. ENG 5.
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 28 Using the Function Menu Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. Using the Function Menu 1 Press the MENU button during playback. the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight Function, 2 Use then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. DVD Disc Menu Info When playing a DVD Zoom Title Menu Function Bookmark DVD Repeat EZ View selection screen appears, Info, Zoom, 3 Function Bookmark, Repeat and EZ View.
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 30 Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) 1 Press the EZ VIEW button. • The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. • The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the screen setting in the initial setup menu. • To ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW button, you should set the correct aspect ratio in the initial setup (See page 53).
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 32 Slow Repeat play This feature allows you slowly repeat scenes containing sports, dancing, musical instruments being played etc. so you can study them more closely. When playing a DVD 1 During play, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button. and hold the button to choose the play speed between 1/8X, 1/4X and 2 Press 1/2X of normal. (DVD-P538K only) Press the button to choose the play speed between 1/8X, 1/4X and 1/2X of normal.
E138A 00141X-1(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:04 PM Page 34 Changing the Camera Angle Selecting the Subtitle Language You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. Using the ANGLE button Using the SUBTITLE button 1 Press the SUBTITLE button. the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the 2 Use desired subtitle language. 3 ENG On Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE ( ) mark is present at the upper left hand corner of the screen.
E138A 00141X-2(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:05 PM Page 36 Using the Instant Replay/Skip Function Using the Instant Replay function (DVD) If you miss a scene, you can see it again using this function. you press the I.REPLAY button, the current 1 Ifscene moves backward about 10 seconds, and plays back. - Depending on the disc, the Instant Replay function may not work. Using the Bookmark Function This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so you can quickly find them at a later time.
E138A 00141X-2(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:05 PM Page 38 Using the Zoom & 3D Sound Functions MP3/WMA Play When an MP3/WMA Disc is inserted into the DVD player, the first song file of the first folder plays. Using the Zoom Function (DVD) play or pause mode, press the ZOOM button 1 During on the remote. • If more than two file extensions are present, select the media of your choice by pressing UP/DOWN, then press the ENTER button.
E138A 00141X-2(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:05 PM Page 40 MP3/WMA Play Program Play & Random Play Program Play (CD/MP3/WMA) CD-R MP3/WMA discs When playing CD-R/MP3 or WMA discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, plus the comments below: • Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 or WMA files are compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, and with Apple's Mac. These two formats are the most widely used.
E138A 00141X-2(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:05 PM Page 42 Picture CD Playback Picture CD Playback 1 Open the disc tray. 2 Load the disc on the tray. 3 Close the tray. CD-R JPEG Discs - Load the disc with the labeled side up. • Only files with the ".jpg" and ".JPG" extensions can be played. • If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be - The tray closes and you should get a screen that looks like the one to the right.
E138A 00141X-2(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:05 PM Page 44 Beginning Karaoke Functions (DVD-E338K/DVD-P538K only) Reserving a Song (DVD-E338K/DVD-P538K only) It is the function to reserve the desired song in advance by use of Karaoke function Operation Sequence the Mixed Audio Out terminals with 1 Connect the TV or AMP. 2 Press the POWER button. Mic into Mic 1 or Mic 2 jack. Then 3 Connect the karaoke mode is transferred to On KARAOKE : on KEYCON REQUEST the Karaoke Disc containing the 1 Playback wanted songs.
E138A 00141X-2(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:05 PM Page 46 Using the Setup Menu Vocal Function (DVD-E338K/DVD-P538K only) Sequence of reservation the KARAOKE button twice displays the 1 Pressing following in Karaoke ON mode: VOCAL FADER GUIDE MELODY SCORE MODE The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to select various language preferences, set up a parental level, even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have.
E138A 00141X-2(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:05 PM Page 48 Setting Up the Language Features Setting Up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Using the Player Menu Language e.g) Setting up in English. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then RIGHT 2 orSelect ENTER button.
E138A 00141X-2(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:05 PM Page 50 Setting Up the Audio Options Surround Sound Speaker Setup (DVD-P538K only) 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then RIGHT 2 orSelect ENTER button. Select Audio Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then 3 press the RIGHT or ENTER button. the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired 4 Use item. Then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. AUDIO SETUP Dolby Digital Out MPEG-2 Digital Out : PCM 1. PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) audio.
E138A 00141X-2(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:05 PM Page 52 Setting Up the Display Options Setting Up the Display Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then RIGHT 2 orSelect ENTER button. Select Display Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, 3 then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired 4 Use item. Then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
E138A 00141X-2(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:05 PM Page 54 Setting Up the Parental Control Controlling a TV with the Remote (DVD-P538K only) The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then RIGHT 2 orSelect ENTER button.
E138A 00141X-2(GB)XSS 3/4/03 1:05 PM Page 56 Troubleshooting Specifications General Before requesting service (troubleshooting), please check the following. Problem No operations can be performed with remote. Action • Check the batteries in the remote. May need replacing. • Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet. • Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several minutes to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it.
