DVD PLAYER DVD-S124 DVD-S224 DVD-S324 DVD-S424
Precautions 1. Setting up 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. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.
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Before You Start Accessories Remote Control User’s Manual Install Batteries in the Remote 1 Open the battery cover on the back of the remote. 2 Insert two AA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. 3 Replace the battery cover. 4 Batteries for Remote Control (AA Size) Video/Audio Cable If remote doesn’t operate properly: • Check the polarity + - of the batteries (Dry-Cell) • Check if the batteries are drained. • Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SETUP General Features..............................................................................................6 Disc Type and Characteristics .......................................................................... 7 Description-Front Panel ....................................................................................8 Display Indicators ..........................................................................................10 Description-Rear Panel .......................
General Features Excellent Sound Dolby Digital, a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories provides crystal clear sound reproduction. 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. Repeat You can repeat a song or movie simply by pressing the REPEAT button. MP3 This unit can play discs created from MP3 files.
Disc Type and Characteristics Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types DVD Disc Size Max. Playing Time 12 Cm Single-sided 240 min. Double-sided 480 min. 8 Cm Single-sided 80 min. Double-sided 160 min. 12 Cm 74 min. Audio + Video VIDEO-CD Audio + Video AUDIO-CD SETUP This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: Characteristics • DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 system.
Description-Front Panel DVD-S124 OPEN/CLOSE PLAY/PAUSE 1 4 5 6 7 STOP SKIP 8 9 DVD-S224 OPEN/CLOSE 1 5 4 6 7 8 9 DVD-S324/DVD-S424 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Description-Front Panel Front Panel Controls SETUP 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. HEADPHONES JACK • You can attach headphones here for private listening. 3. HEADPHONES VOLUME • Use to adjust headphones volume level. 4. DISC TRAY • Load the disc here. 5. DISPLAY • Operation indicators are displayed here. 6. OPEN/CLOSE • Press to open and close the disc tray. 7.
Display Indicators 2 4 5 6 7 1 3 8 Front Panel Display 1. Angle indicator. You can select multiple angles of a scene recorded by different cameras. 2. Disc type indicators 3. Play / Pause / Forward play 4. DVD : Title, Chapter number. 5. Video/Audio CD : Track number 6. Repeat play mode 7. MP3 indicators 8. 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.
Description-Rear Panel DVD-S424 SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 an amplifier with 5.1ch analog input jacks. 3. MIXED AUDIO OUT JACKS • Connect to the Audio input jacks of your television, audio/video receiver, or VCR. 4.
Description-Rear Panel DVD-S124/DVD-S224 1 2 3 4 5 6 DVD-S324 1 12 2 3 4 5 6
Description-Rear Panel SETUP 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, or VCR. 3. VIDEO OUT JACKS • Use a video cable to connect to the Video input jack on your television. 4.
Tour of the Remote Control DVD-S124/DVD-S224 1 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 14 22 23 24 25 26 27
Tour of the Remote Control SETUP DVD Function Buttons 1. DVD POWER Button 2. NUMBER Buttons 3. STEP Button • Advances play one frame at a time. 4. ZOOM Button 5. S.FIT Button 6. SEARCH Buttons • Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc. 7. STOP Button 8. MENU Button • Brings up the Disc menu. 9. TOP MENU Button 10. CLEAR Button • Use to remove menus or status displays from the screen. 11. BOOKMARK Button 12. SETUP Button • Brings up the DVD player’s Setup menu. 13. OPEN/CLOSE Button 14.
Tour of the Remote Control DVD-S324 1 17 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 14 28 29 15 30 31 16 32 16
Tour of the Remote Control DVD Function Buttons 17. TV POWER Button 2. NUMBER Buttons 18. 3D Button 3. STEP Button 19. OPEN/CLOSE Button 4. VOLUME Buttons 20. CHANNEL Buttons 5. TV/VIDEO Button 21. DIGEST Button 6. ZOOM Button 22. PLAY/PAUSE Button 7. S.FIT Button 8. SEARCH Buttons • Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc. 9. STOP Button 10. RETURN Button • Returns to a previous menu. 11. SETUP Button • Brings up the DVD player’s Setup menu. 12. SUBTITLE Button 13.
Tour of the Remote Control DVD-S424 1 18 I.
Tour of the Remote Control DVD Function Buttons 18. TV POWER Button 2. I.REPLAY Button 19. SLOW Button • This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds of the movie from the current position. 3. NUMBER Buttons 4. SETUP Button • Brings up the DVD player’s Setup menu. 5. VOLUME Buttons 6. TV/VIDEO Button 7. ZOOM Button 8. S.FIT Button 9. STOP Button 10. MENU Button • Brings up the Disc menu. 11. TOP MENU Button 12.
Choosing a Connection The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components. Before Connecting the DVD Player • 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.
Choosing a Connection Connection to a TV (For Video) TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..
Playing a Disc Before Play • 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. After plugging in the player, the first time you press the DVD POWER button, this screen comes up : If you want to select the language, press a NUMBER button. (This screen will only appear the very first time you plug in the player.) Play 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. The STANDBY indicator light goes out and the tray opens.
Playing a Disc 7 Step Motion Play. (Except CD) If turning JOG DIAL, you can view one by one. (DVD-S324/DVD-S424 only) Press the STEP button on the remote during play. (DVD-S124/DVD-S224 only) - 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.) 8 Slow Motion Play.
Using the Search & Skip Functions During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track or use the skip function to jump to the next selection. Searching through a Chapter or Track play, press the FWD or REV SEARCH button 1 During on the remote. • Press the REVERSE or FORWARD SEARCH button on the remote and press again to search at a faster speed on the DVD, VCD, CD.
Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD play, press the DISPLAY button 1 During on the remote. - Current title, chapter number, elapsed time, audio, subtitle and volume control will be displayed. • Use the NUMBER buttons to enter a different title, then press the ENTER button. • Use the LEFT/RIGHT or NUMBER buttons to enter a chapter number, then press the ENTER button. • To enter the time from which you want to start, use the UP/DOWN buttons to select, then use the NUMBER buttons to enter the time.
Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. When playing a DVD 1 Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. 2 Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons. - Repeat A-B • Press the REPEAT button. Select A-B on screen with the LEFT/RIGHT buttons or press the A-B button on the remote. • Press ENTER at the point where you want the repeat play to start (A). The B is automatically highlighted.
Program Play & Random Play Program Play (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3) Press the MODE button. 2 Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select PROGRAM. Press the ENTER button. 3 Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the first chapter (or track) to add to the program. Press the ENTER button. The selection numbers appear in the Program Order box. 4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The disc will be played in programmed order. BASIC FUNCTIONS 1 Random Play (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3) 1 Press the MODE button.
S.FIT Play Screen Fit Play 1 During play, press S.FIT button on remote control. - Allows you to eliminate the black bars in the top and bottom of the screen when a movie is playing in the Widescreen format(16:9). - Screen Fit will not work when the Zoom mode is active. (you can not remove the black bars on the screen) However, Zoom mode will work when Screen Fit is active. NOTE • Various aspect ratios are available only in multiple screen format discs.
Digest Play Digest Play 1 During play, press the DIGEST button. - You'll see the 9 individual windows representing each of the chapters on the TV screen. - When each window is displayed, the first 3 seconds of the chapter will be played. UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons or NUMBER 2 Press button to select the window you'd like to see, and press the ENTER button. SKIP button - Up to 9 windows(chapters) can be displayed on the screen at a time.
Using the Disc View Function Track View (VCD) Displays the beginning view of each track and the track number. 1 During play, press the TOP MENU button. the UP/DOWN buttons to select TRACK 2 Press VIEW. Press the ENTER button. the desired view by pressing the 3 Select UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT buttons. - Press the SKIP button for the next 9 tracks if the movie has more than 9. 4 Press the ENTER button. Index View (VCD) Displays the equally divided 9 views of the current playing track.
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 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. 2 Press and hold the SKIP button to choose the play speed between 1/8X, 1/4X, and 1/2X of normal. (DVD-S424 only) Press the F/SEARCH button to choose the play speed between 1/8X, 1/4X, and 1/2X of normal.
Selecting the Audio Language You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO button 1 Press the AUDIO button. 2 Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired language on a DVD. - The audio languages are represented by abbreviations. DVD VCD the UP/DOWN buttons to select 3 Use Stereo, Right or Left. (On VCD/CD) NOTE • This function depends on what languages are encoded on the disc and may not work with all DVDs.
Selecting the Subtitle Language You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. Using the SUBTITLE button 1 Press the SUBTITLE button. A 2 Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired subtitle language. A 3 Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to determine whether or not the subtitle will be displayed. - Initially, the subtitling will not appear on screen. - The subtitle languages are represented by abbreviations.
Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Using the ANGLE button Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE ( ) mark is present at the upper right hand corner of the screen. 1 When an ANGLE mark is shown, press the ANGLE button, then an ANGLE select icon will appear at the upper left hand corner of the screen. 2 Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired screen angle.
Using the Instant Replay Function Using the Instant Replay function (DVD) If you miss a scene, you can see it again using this function. 1 If you press the I.REPLAY button, the current scene moves backward about 10 seconds, and plays back. * Depending on the disc, the Instant Replay function may not work.
Using the Bookmark Function The Bookmark function lets you select parts of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so that you can quickly find the section at a later time. Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) 1 During play, press the BOOKMARK button on the remote. The Bookmark icons will be displayed. the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move to the desired bookmark icon. 2 Use 3 4 When you reach the scene you want to mark, press the ENTER button. The icon will change to a number (1, 2, or 3).
Using the Zoom & 3D Sound Functions Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) 1 During play or pause mode, press the ZOOM button on the remote. A square will be displayed on screen. 2 Use the UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT button to select the part of the screen you want to zoom in on. 3 Press the ENTER button. - During DVD play, press ENTER to zoom in 2X/4X/2X/Normal in order. - During VCD play, press ENTER to zoom in 2X/normal in order. Using the 3D Sound Function 1 During play, press the 3D button.
MP3 Play When an MP3 Disc is inserted into the DVD PLAYER, the first song file of the first folder plays. MP3 Play Function STOP to stop playback of the first song file, then 1 Press press RETURN to display the music folder menu on the right side of the screen. Up to 8 music folders can be displayed at a time. If you have more than 8 folders on a disc, press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to bring them up on the screen. the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired music 2 Use folder, the press ENTER.
MP3 Play CD-R MP3 disc requirements When playing CD-R MP3 discs, please follow the recommendations below: • Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 files are compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, and with Apple's Mac. These two formats are the most widely used. • When naming your MP3 files do not exceed 8 characters, and place ".mp3" as the file extension. General name format of: Title.mp3.
Using the Setup Menu 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. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button on the remote. Player Menu : Setup of the Display Language Use the Player preference menu to select the language for the player’s on-screen displays.
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. the unit in Stop mode, press the 1 With SETUP button. the UP/DOWN buttons to select the 2 Use Player Menu. 3 Press the ENTER button. the UP/DOWN buttons to select 4 Use ‘English’. 5 Press the ENTER button. - English is selected and the screen returns to SETUP MENU.
Setting Up the Language Features Using the Audio Language the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button. 1 With 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to move to Audio. 3 Press the ENTER button. 4 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select ‘English’ . - Select “Original” if you want the default soundtrack language to be the original language the disc is recorded in. - Select “Others” if the language you want is not listed. 5 Press the ENTER button. - English is selected and the screen returns to SETUP MENU.
Setting Up the Parental Control 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 2 3 With the unit in Stop mode, press SETUP button. The Setup Menu screen appears. Use UP/DOWN to select Parental. Press ENTER. The Parental Control screen appears. Use LEFT/RIGHT to select Yes if you want to use a password. Press ENTER.
Setting Up the Audio Options the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button. 1 With the UP/DOWN buttons to select Audio Options. Then press the ENTER button. 2 Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item. Then press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons. 3 Use 6 Dolby Digital Out 1. PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) audio. Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs. 2. Bitstream : Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream (5.1CH). Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Output.
Surround Sound Speaker Setup (DVD-S424 only) 1 Press the SETUP button in play or stop mode. the UP/DOWN buttons to select Audio Options. Then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select Speaker SETUP. Then press the ENTER button. 3 Use the UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the desired item. Then press the ENTER button. 4 Use Setting up SPEAKER MODE • If you have connected the system to a speaker with low frequencies of 100Hz or below, select ‘Found (Large illustration)’.
Setting Up the Display Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button. the UP/DOWN buttons to select Display Options. Then press the ENTER button. 2 Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item. Then press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons. 3 Use TV Aspect Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio). 1. 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen.
Controlling a TV with the Remote (DVD-S324/DVD-S424 only) The remote can also be set up to control most TVs. To program the remote, use the code that corresponds to your brand.
Troubleshooting Before requesting service (troubleshooting), please check the following. Action Problem No operations can be performed with remote. Disc does not play. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. The icon appears on screen. • 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.
Specifications General Power Requirements AC 110-240V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 13 W Weight 2.8 Kg Dimensions +3°F to +35°F Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % DVD Disc 430mm ✕ 240mm ✕ 79mm Operating Temperature Range (DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC) Reading Speed : 3.49 ft/sec. Approx. Play Time (Single Sided, Single Layer Disc) : 135 min. CD : 12Cm (COMPACT DISC) CD : 8Cm (COMPACT DISC) VCD : 12Cm Reading Speed : 1.2 to 1.4 ft/sec. Maximum Play Time : 74 min. Reading Speed : 1.2 to 1.
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