DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........ 2 PLAYING A DESIRED SCENE .................. 20 FEATURES ................................................ 5 ABOUT DISCS........................................... 6 BEFORE OPERATION................................ 8 PREPARATIONS BEFORE OPERATION.... 10 Front Panel ..................................................... 10 Rear Panel ...................................................... 11 LED Display..........
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 4 by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs and the point where they exit from the unit. MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 5 FEATURES OUTSTANDING SOUND QUALITY Dolby Digital system developed by Dolby Laboratories and DTS developed by DTS Inc., features high quality surround sound which can be played in DVD or CD disc at home, to reproduce high quality sound effects. HIGH DEFINITION The unit adopts MPEG2 coding format and brings the high horizontal resolution. UNIQUE FUNCTIONS Multi-angle and multi-language bring unique trick functions.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 6 ABOUT DISCS PRINCIPLES FOR WRITING This manual mainly introduces how to use buttons on the remote control. You may operate the unit if the buttons on the unit have the same or similar names as or to those on the remote control.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 7 ABOUT DISCS CHAPTER It is smaller than title among the units of a DVD. A title is made up of several chapters , and each chapter has a number for search. But some discs may not have numbered chapters. TRACK In a CD, each track has a number to enable search functions. SCENE The menu pictures, motion and motionless pictures of a CD can be divided into some parts, these parts are scenes. Each scene has a number for search.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 8 BEFORE OPERATION SECURITY • Before operation, check if the voltage of the unit is in line with the local voltage. • Hold the plug to disconnect it from the mains outlet. Do not pull the power cord. • When the plug of the unit is connected to the mains outlet, the unit will be still connected to AC even if the power is turned off. • Disconnect the plug as soon as liquid or objects enter the unit. The unit can not be used until being checked by experts.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 9 BEFORE OPERATION CHECK ACCESSORIES Check if you have all the accessories after the carton is opened. Remote control AAA batteries Video/Audio cord Instruction manual USE REMOTE CONTROL M -U -4 + 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two AAA batteries, make sure to match "+" and "-" of the batteries to the marks in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery compartment. 4 Point the remote control at the remote sensor. N ote: 1.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 10 PREPARATIONS BEFORE OPERATION FRONT PANEL ! @ # $% ^ * & ! STANDBY/ON button To switch the unit On or Off when connected to AC power outlet. @ OPEN/CLOSE button To open or close the disc tray. # PLAY/PAUSE button To play the loaded disc. Press this button to go to the preferred item when the menu is displayed on the TV screen. Press this button in playback mode, the picture stops. This machine enters the playback pause mode.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 11 PREPARATIONS BEFORE OPERATION REAR PANEL ! @ # $ % ^& ! DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT Connects digital audio under play mode into an AV amplifier or a receiver equipped with digital audio decoder for you to enjoy the theatre-quality sound in your home. @ AUDIO OUT (L/R TRACK) Two phono sockets for analogue 2 Channel audio in order to a TV or stereo amplifier.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 12 PREPARATIONS BEFORE OPERATION LED DISPLAY @ ! # % ) 1 ! Recognized DISC TYPE indicator : DVD @ PLAY indicator # DISC LOAD/PLAY indicator This indicator is lit up after recognizing the disc. $ DVD/CD/MP3 indicator Indicates the title, chapter or track number. % DVD/CD/MP3 indicator Indicates the hour. ^ DVD/CD/MP3 indicator Indicates the minutes. & DVD/CD/MP3 indicator Indicates the seconds.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 13 PREPARATIONS BEFORE OPERATION NAMES AND LAYOUT OF REMOTE CONTROLS * After setting the mode by using SETUP menu (for example, NTSC select in NTSC/PAL/AUTO setup), the setting is kept though you switch the unit off and turn it on.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 14 CONNECTIONS Please turn off the power before connecting. The unit has many kinds of output modes like A/V output, S-VIDEO output and digital signal output (COAXIAL, OPTICAL). You may select as you need. CONNECTED TO A TV AND AN AUDIO AMPLIFIER @ # ! Amplifier(Audio) TV Set 2 Speakers Connects either !+ , @+ , #+ #+ , !+ , @+ or #+ . , !+ , @+ , #+ , !+ , @+ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 15 BASIC OPERATIONS PLAY DISCS 1 Press "POWER" button on the TV and audio system, Press "TV/VIDEO" button on the TV, select VIDEO mode (TV). Select S-Video mode if using an S-VIDEO connection. N ote: The Step2 can be cancelled if you do not connect it to the amplifier. 2 TV/VIDEO Select the correct audio input on the amplifier. • Each amplifier is different from another, please refer to the manual for the amplifier. (e.g.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 16 BASIC OPERATIONS SYSTEM SETTING According to the system of the TV to be connected, set the system of the unit to make it match the TV. In stop mode, press SYSTEM button on the remote control, then choose TV TYPE. • When you press the [SYSTEM] button, the TV screen shows the information as : “If you want to change, press [SYSTEM] again.” Press the [SYSTEM] button again, the video out system changes as follows.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 17 BASIC OPERATIONS FAST PLAY When playing disc, you may play it forward fast or reverse it fast to find what you need. N ote: Press PLAY to play normally when playing fast. 1 Press to play forward fast. Each time you press the button, the speed of picture changes like the right sides.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 18 BASIC OPERATIONS SELECT AUDIO LANGUAGE You can choose the language according to your choice when playing mulitlanguage DVD. Press “AUDIO” button, select different languages. AUDIO N ote: Audio 1/2 : AC3 2Ch English 1. Different disc has different languages 2. You can press "AUDIO" button to choose the language you want when you play multi-language DVD discs.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 19 BASIC OPERATIONS SELECT 3D AUDIO This function outputs 3D effects on the stereo audio analog output where 3D effects are broken down into 7 surround modes. Keep pressing [3D] button till the preferred sound effect appears. Every time you press [3D] button, the 3D sound is change as below.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 20 PLAYING A DESIRED SCENE TO SKIP SCENES IN A DISC 1 Press √√■ to move to the next chapter (or track). The current chapter (or track) moves to the next chapter (or track). 2 Press ■œœ to move to previous chapter (or track). The current chapter (or track) moves to the previous chapter (or track) or first scene of current chapter (or track). DIRECTLY MOVING TO A DESIRED TITLE (DVD, VCD) Some movie discs may contain multiple titles.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 21 PLAYING A DESIRED SCENE PLAYING A DISC CONTAINING MP3 FILES 1 2 When a MP3 disc is loaded, MP3 menu screen is displayed automatically depending on MP3 disc’s folder structure. Use [œ √…†] button to select the folder you want to play, and press the [PLAY] button.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 22 PLAYING A DESIRED SCENE REPEAT PLAY When play a disc, this function can be used to repeatedly play a title, chapter or disc. Press "REPEAT" button, the screen shows orderly. Single ➝ Repeat One ➝ Repeat Off Repeat Folder ➝ ➝ ➝ Repeat Off All - MP3 - ➝ ➝ All Track ➝ Title - VCD / CD - ➝ Chapter ➝ For the case of VCD disc, repeat playback starts only in PBC OFF mode. - DVD - Repeat Off • Chapter : Current chapter will play repeatedly.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 23 PLAYING A DESIRED SCENE REPEATING A DEFINED PERIOD FROM A TO B You may press A-B to enjoy some parts repeatedly when playing a disc. 1 Press “A-B” to set a starting point A. A- 2 Press “A-B” twice to an end point B. Afterwards, the unit plays from A to B. A-B 3 Press “A-B” three times to remove A-B repeat. A-B SELECT A SUBTITLE LANGUAGE N ote: 1. For some discs, subtitles cannot be removed. 2.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 24 PLAYING A DESIRED SCENE SEARCHING SEARCHING DVD WITH A TITLE/CHAPTER NUMBER OR A TIME ■ You may directly enter a title or chapter number to search fast on a disc. The unit plays from the point. Press the [SEARCH] button in playback mode. It shows current disc mode.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 25 PLAYING A DESIRED SCENE SEARCHING VCD WITH A DISC /TRACK TIME OR TRACK NUMBER ■ Press the [SEARCH] button to play at a desired Time or Track. Press the [SEARCH] button in playback mode. It shows current disc mode.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 26 PLAYING A DESIRED SCENE SEARCHING CD WITH A DISC /TRACK TIME OR TRACK NUMBER ■ Press the [SEARCH] button to play at a desired Time or Track. Press the [SEARCH] button to select SEARCH mode. Press œ or √ button highlight desired item.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 27 PLAY DISCS IN VARIOUS WAYS SELECT ANGLE Some discs have images with different screen angles, you may select among them. For example, when you watch a running train, you may select to watch it from the front, the left window or the right window without stopping it. Keep pressing [ANGLE] button till the preferred angle appears.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 28 PLAY DISCS IN VARIOUS WAYS BOOK MARK Storing a MARKER in memory is similar to marking your page in a book. It allows you to quickly return to any point on the disc. 1 Press MARK button, the screen will show the following frame: Bookmark Press Play Key to Mark 2 Moving direction [œ √…† ] button to select the saving position on the screen. Press PLAY button to save the time tag.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 29 PLAY DISCS IN VARIOUS WAYS PROGRAM PLAY (DVD) You may program the title and chapter on a disc and play them in the programmed order. N ote: 1 • First one is title, second one is chapter. • If the disc has only one title, TT will not be displayed.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 30 PLAY DISCS IN VARIOUS WAYS PROGRAM PLAY (VCD/CD) You may program the track on a disc and play them in the programmed order. 1 Press "PROGRAM" button, the screen shows: PROGRAM Program : Track (01-05) 1 2 3 4 5 __ __ __ __ __ 6 7 8 9 10 __ __ __ __ __ Exit 2 Input the sequence number you want to program playing.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 31 PLAY DISCS IN VARIOUS WAYS PLAY MP3, JPEG OR PICTURE CD SELECT FILES 1 2 The screen will display right after the disc is loaded Each time you press the PROGRAM button, FOLDER and FILE LIST appear one by one. At this time you can select the item in the list. 3 You can select the file you want using the direction [œ √…† ] buttons. 4 Press the PLAY button after selecting the file you want.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 32 PLAY DISCS IN VARIOUS WAYS DIGEST PLAY (DVD) 1 Press "INTRO" button when the unit is playing disc, the screen shows : 2 Press direction [œ √…† ] button to select the digest type. And press“PLAY” button. Select Digest Type : Title Digest Chapter Digest Title Interval Chapter Interval INTRO • TITLE DIGEST The player will play 5 seconds of each title.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 33 PLAY DISCS IN VARIOUS WAYS DIGEST PLAY (CD) Press the INTRO button when the unit is playing a disc, the screen shows as below. TRACK : 01/10 SCAN 00:05 The player will play about 10 seconds of each track. Press INTRO button to start the desired digest play.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 34 PLAY DISCS IN VARIOUS WAYS DIGEST PLAY (VCD) 1 Press"INTRO" button when the unit is playing disc, the screen shows : 2 Press direction [œ √…† ] button to select the digest type. And press “PLAY” button. Select Digest Type : Track Digest Disc Interval Track Interval Bookmark Digest INTRO • TRACK DIGEST The player will play about 5 seconds of each track. Using NUMERIC [0-9] buttons to select the desired track and press PLAY button.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 35 PLAY DISCS IN VARIOUS WAYS PLAYING DivX DISC ON CD-R(W) ■ DivX refers to a new format of Audio/Video files available for playback over the internet because of the popularity to download music from DivX websites on to ones computer. 1 When a DivX disc is loaded, the DivX menu screen is displayed automatically depending on DivX disc’s folder structure. 2 Move the cursor to DivX file you want to play and press play button.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 36 FUNCTION SETTING MENU SETTING According to the recorded information and external equipment, set the following functions for DVD to obtain the best playing status. Press "SETUP" button to set the main menu.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 37 FUNCTION SETTING BASIC NAVIGATION To navigation through the setting on the screen, use the direction buttons to scroll through the list of settings and use “PLAY” button to select the high lighted function. SETUP MENU Press the SETUP button to enter the On Screen Display and to exit at any time. In each of the menus, selecting MAIN PAGE (SETUP menu) will immediately return you to the initial screen.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 38 FUNCTION SETTING LANGUAGE N ote: “OSD” means “On Screen Display”. OSD LANG. When select a language, the screen show this language. For example, if you select ENGLISH, the OSD is in English. SUBTITLE • Selecting Subtitle language. Please set it as the preferred language. In case the subtitle language is set and recorded in the DISC, it is automatically played in the set language in every playing.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 39 FUNCTION SETTING VIDEO TV DISPLAY 1 NORMAL/PS This is selected when the unit is connected with a normal TV. Wide-screen images are shown on the screen, but with some parts cut automatically. 2 NORMAL/LB This is selected when the unit is connected with a normal TV. Wide-screen images are shown on screen, with black belts on the top and bottom. 3 16:9 WIDE This is selected when the unit is connected with a wide-screen TV.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 40 FUNCTION SETTING CAPTIONS The hidden subtitle is shown or turn off. SCREEN SAVER Start the screen saver, the screen saver image appears when the unit stops or the image is motionless for a few seconds. This saver can keep the screen from being damaged. AUDIO Digital Out • OFF No signal is output from the coaxial, optical port. • Bitstream Select this when the DVD player is connected with a power amplifier through optical or coaxial port.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 41 FUNCTION SETTING DUAL MONO This is the output mode of the L and R signals of the set audio output. If it is set to "MIX MONO", the function only works when the DVD being played is 2.0-channel. - STEREO Choose this option, the audio output should be dummy stereo signal. - L-MONO - R-MONO - MIX-MONO DYNAMIC RANGE Set "Off" to view a program in the dynamic range as recorded in disc. To hear loud sound softer and soft sound louder, set "Full".
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 42 FUNCTION SETTING PREFERENCE PASSWORD Select "PASSWORD" in PREFERENCE SETUP menu to setup password, input a password. Enter a password according to the screen. Old PWD New PWD Confirm PWD Ok N ote: • The password is 3308 when the unit is turned on initially or you forget the password. • The password is set by yourself. PARENTAL The content of a disc with lock function is evaluated by grades. You can select an age grade as your need.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 43 OTHERS TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience the following problems while using the unit, this troubleshooting guide can help you. • NO SOUND - Check if the unit is connected securely. - Make sure you operate the TV or amplifier correctly. • NO IMAGE, IMAGE ROLLS AND NO COLOUR - Check if the unit is connected securely. - Make sure you operate the TV correctly. - Make sure you set the colour system correctly. • DISC CAN NOT BE PLAYED - There is no disc in the unit.
DS-K601SA(English) 2007.10.2410:33AM ˘ ` 44 OTHERS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Laser wavelength 650nm Video PAL/AUTO/NTSC Frequency response Signal/noise ratio 20Hz ~ 20kHz (±1dB) ≥ 90dB Channel separation ≥ 85dB ( 1kHz) Dynamic range ≥ 80dB ( 1kHz) Output Analog output level : 2.0 + 0/-0.2Vrms (Load impedance : 1,0kΩ) Digital output level : 0.5 ± 0.1Vp-p (Load impedance : 75Ω) Audio Composite output level : 1.0 ± 0.
