English E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 1 DVD PLAYER INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL DVP325E DVP325EUK REV FWD OPEN / CLOSE SURROUND SUB TITLE AUDIO Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of troublefree use, please read this instruction manual completely.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: 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. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 3 PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT CAUTION Use only discs marked DVD or disc with this DVD player. 1) Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no parts you can service inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 2) Slot and openings in the cabinet and at the side or bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation and to protect the unit from overheating these opening must not be blocked or covered.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 4 A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes. The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the DVD player. No others have the same serial number as yours.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 5 –5– EN 2C01 English English TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ LASER SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ■ IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ABOUT COPYRIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 6 FEATURES ¡Dolby Digital sound ¡On-screen display This player can handle Dolby Digital surround sound having 5.1 channels when connected to a Dolby Digital decoder. Information about the current operation can be displayed on a TV screen, allowing you to confirm the currently active functions (such as programme playback), on the TV screen using the remote control.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 7 PLAYABLE DISCS DISC TYPES The following discs can be played back on this DVD player. [DVD] Data on a DVD is divided into sections called "titles", and then into subsections called "chapters", each of which is given a title or chapter number. Playback conditions are preset on some DVD video discs, and these playback conditions take priority over user operations on this player.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 8 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 REV FWD OPEN / CLOSE SURROUND SUB TITLE 13 REMOTE CONTROL 11 SEARCH SURROUND MODE OPEN/ CLOSE 19 A-B REPEAT 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +10 AUDIO DISPLAY 18 REPEAT 21 22 23 24 25 MODE ZOOM ANGLE CLEAR SUBTITLE 9 17 MENU TOP MENU 16 10 26 27 28 ENTER RETURN SETUP 29 15 SKIP 6 5 30 STOP 7 4 PLAY FR SEARCH FF SEARCH PAUSE/STEP 12 11 10 9 5. STOP Button [page 16] 6.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 9 Tour of the Remote Control DVD POWER/STANDBY Button A-B REPEAT Button A-B REPEAT REPEAT Button REPEAT MODE Button MODE ZOOM Button ZOOM ANGLE Button ANGLE SUBTITLE Button SUBTITLE CD ¥ Turns the player on and off. ¥ Turns the player on and off. ¥ Marks a segment to repeat between A and B. ¥ Marks a segment to repeat between A and B. ¥ Allows you to repeat play a Chapter or Title. ¥ Allows you to repeat play a Track or Disc. ¥ To set black level on/off.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 10 Tour of the Remote Control DVD MENU Button MENU CD • Brings up the Menu on a disc. • Brings up the Top Menu on a disc. • Moves the cursor and determines its position. • Returns to a previous menu. • TOP MENU Button TOP MENU ENTER Button (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Button) • Moves the cursor and determines its position. Brings up the DVD player's Setup menu. • Brings up the DVD player's Setup menu. • To skip Chapters. • To skip Tracks.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 11 DISPLAYS DURING OPERATION DISPLAY A-B repeat function English Stays on when the Power on is on. Lights up when a DVD is inserted on the tray. No disc inserted Stays on when the repeat function is on. Tray open Tray closed Loading the Disc Lights up when the Lights up when a inserted disc comes CD is inserted on to a pause. the tray. Power off Stays on when the inserted disc is being LOADING THE BATTERIES played back.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 12 HOOKUPS DESCRIPTION-REAR PANEL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT AV OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 R RGB TV L 2 3 4 5 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 a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder. 2. ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS Connect to the Audio input jacks of A/V-compatible TV or wide screen TV, Stereo system. 3.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 13 Notes ¡Be sure to turn off the power to all components in the system before connecting another component. ¡Refer to the Instruction Manuals for your TV, stereo system and any other components to be connected to the DVD player.
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E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 15 PLAYING A DVD VIDEO OR AN AUDIO CD DVD CD Getting started Turn on the power of the TV, amplifier and any other components which are connected to the DVD player. (Change the input system to suit the DVD player, and check that the sound volume is correct.) Notes ¡While the setup menu is shown you can not open or close the tray.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 16 USING THE TITLE MENU DVD RESUMING PLAYBACK FROM THE POINT WHERE PLAYBACK STOPPED DVD With a DVD containing a title menu, you can select the desired titles from the menu. CD 1 Press the STOP button during playback. 1 Press the TOP MENU button. ¡Playback will stop, and then appear the resuming ¡The title menu will appear. message at the centre. 2 Select the desired title. ¡Press the arrow buttons (L/K/B/s) to select a Press 'PLAY' to play from here.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 17 DVD STARTING FROM A DESIRED TRACK CD 1 Press the FF SEARCH g or FR SEARCH h button during playback. ¡For DVDs, pressing the FF SEARCH g or FR SEARCH h button cycles the playback speed in four steps. In case of DVDs, the sound will mute. ¡For audio CDs, the playback speed is ×16 fixed. FR SEARCH FF SEARCH Button Button x2 CD There are 2 ways you can jump to a desired track. By using only the NUMERIC buttons.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 18 CHAPTER SEARCH: 1 Directly enter the desired chapter numberwith the numeric buttons when the disc is being played or paused. ¡When you finish entering the number, the selected title or chapter will start automatically. CD DVD TRICKS WITH THE SKIP BUTTONS (H, G) If the SKIP button G is pressed during playback or while playback is paused, the current track/chapter will be skipped and the next track/chapter will start.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 19 Notes No repeat playback. REPEAT [OFF] ¡With DVDs, the A-B repeat section can be set only The current Track is played back repeatedly. REPEAT [ALL] The whole Disc is played back repeatedly. within the current title. ¡With audio CDs, the A-B repeat section can be set within the current track. ¡A-B repeat is not available with some scenes in DVD.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 20 Notes Note ¡Adding programmes is not possible during pro- ¡Zooming function does not work while disc menu is gramme playback. You must stop the current playback before such operations can be carried out. shown. PLAYING AN MP3 DISC ¡Press the CLEAR button to cancel a programme. The most recently entered programme will then be deleted. MP3 ¡Up to 99 programmes can be entered. 1 Insert an MP3 file-recorded disc.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 21 Notes CHANGING THE ONSCREEN DISPLAY DURING MP3 DISC PLAY Just type in the TRACK number with the numeric buttons. MP3 ¡If the typed TRACK number is not available, the The information on an MP3 disc in play can be checked. ¡Playback cannot be started from a desired time 1 Press the DISPLAY button during playback. ¡The TRACK currently in play will be highlighted. ALBUM NAME “disable” symbol appears and the direct search mode is cancelled. count.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 22 ¡Press the s button to go back to the previous upper hierarchy. Notes ¡Press the CLEAR button, and the last-programmed entry will be deleted. ¡If the entire program cannot be displayed at once on the screen, “L” appears to go to the next page. ¡Press the RETURN button, and the STOP screen will show up with the programme contents in memory. 3 When the disc has been programmed, press ¡The programme setting will be cancelled when the the PLAY button.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 23 DVD The DVD player has a function which allows you to select the desired language for subtitles. 1 Press the SUBTITLE button during playback, and then press the SUBTITLE button to select the desired subtitle language. been selected in the setup mode, every time the power is turned on or discs are replaced. If that language is not available on a disc, a language defined by the disc is selected. ¡It may take time to display the subtitles in the selected language.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 24 CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 2 Press the DISPLAY button again. ALL 4/12 0:13:45 -0:45:40 DVD CD ALL: Current track number / the number of total tracks. You can check the information about the disc by pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote control. TIME: Elapsed time of the current disk and remaining time of the current disc. ¡Use the number button to start from a desired track. For DVDs 3 Press the DISPLAY button to exit the display.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 25 LANGUAGE SETTINGS SETUP MENU LANGUAGE OPTIONS 1.AUDIO 2.SUBTITLE 3.DISC MENU 4.PLAYER MEMU DVD 1 Press the SETUP button in STOP mode. SELECT: / EXIT: SETUP ORIGINAL OFF ORIGNAL ENGLISH DISC MENU: (The disc menu appears in selected language.) SET: ENTER CANCEL: RETURN ¡The setup screen will appear. SETUP MENU SETUP MENU 1.LANGUAGE OPTIONS 2.DISPLAY OPTIONS 3.AUDIO OPTIONS 4.PARENTAL SELECT: / EXIT: SETUP LANGUAGE OPTIONS 1.AUDIO 2.SUBTITLE 3.DISC MENU 4.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 26 DISPLAY SETTINGS SETUP MENU DISPLAY OPTIONS 1.TV ASPECT 2.FRONT DISPLAY 3.ANGLE MARK 4.AUTO POWER OFF DVD 1 Press the SETUP button in STOP mode. SELECT: / EXIT: SETUP 4:3 L-BOX BRIGHT ON ON FRONT DISPLAY (Default : BRIGHT) Adjust the brightness of the display of the unit. AUTO DIM: Stays dim only during playback. SET: ENTER CANCEL: RETURN ¡The setup screen will appear. SETUP MENU SETUP MENU DISPLAY OPTIONS FRONT DISPLAY 1.LANGUAGE OPTIONS 2.DISPLAY OPTIONS 3.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:15 PM Page 27 DVD DTS (Default : OFF) BITSTREAM : Output DTS sound Set to BITSTREAM when the unit is connected to DTS Decoder. 1 Press the SETUP button in STOP mode. ¡The setup screen will SETUP MENU AUDIO OPTIONS 1.DRC 2.DOLBY DIGITAL 3.DTS 4.MPEG 5.DOWN SAMPLING SETUP MENU appear. 1.LANGUAGE OPTIONS 2.DISPLAY OPTIONS 3.AUDIO OPTIONS 4.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:16 PM Page 28 When Parental Level is selected ¡Press the K/ L buttons to select PARENTAL LOCK an item from ALL or 8 to 1, and then press the ENTER button. DVD 1 Press the SETUP button in STOP mode. SETUP MENU PARENTAL CONTROL ¡The setup screen will appear. 1.RATING LEVEL 2.CHANGE ALL SETUP MENU SELECT: / EXIT: SETUP 1.LANGUAGE OPTIONS 2.DISPLAY OPTIONS 3.AUDIO OPTIONS 4.
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E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:16 PM Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the DVD player does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Instruction Manual, check the player by consulting the following checklist. Symptom No power Remedy ¡Insert the power plug firmly into the wall outlet. ¡Unplug the outlet once, and wait for 10 minutes, and then plug it in again. Cause ¡Loose power plug. ¡The remote control is not aimed at the sensor on the player.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:16 PM Page 31 SERVICING CABINET CLEANING Should your DVD player become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and please call our help line to locate an Authorised Service Centre. ¡Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the DVD player with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry. ¡Never use a solvent or alcohol.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:16 PM Page 32 SPECIFICATIONS Product type : DVD Player Discs : DVD video Audio CD Output signal format : Frequency response DVD (linear sound) : CD : PAL colour 20 Hz to 22 kHz (sample rate: 48 kHz) 20 Hz to 44 kHz (sample rate: 96 kHz) 20 Hz to 20 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio) CD : 110 dB (JEITA) Dynamic range DVD (linear sound) : CD : 95 dB 94 dB (JEITA) Total distortion factor CD : 0.005% (JEITA) Wow and flutter : Below the measurement limitation (+/-0.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:16 PM Page 33 PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AND DISPLAY Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused — resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems. ALWAYS BATTERY SAFETY GUIDELINES ;y Take care to fit your batteries correctly, observing the plus and minus marks on the battery and appliance.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:16 PM Page 34 TABLE OF CONTENTS SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. ★★★★★★★★★★★ DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
E5612/13BD(EN) 02.5.9 0:16 PM Page 35 Hitachi, Ltd. Tokyo, Japan International Sales Division, THE HITACHI ATAGO BUILDING, No. 15-12 Nishi Shinbashi, 2-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8430, Japan. Tel: 3 3502 2111 HITACHI-YOUR GUARANTEE OF EXCELLENCE (for UK only) For the period of 12 MONTHS from the date of purchase your product has the benefit of our FULL PARTS AND LABOUR GUARANTEE as detailed below.
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