Model Name: SD-260ESE This model has the following features: - DVD/CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW Playback - VCD (Video CD)/ SVCD Playback - MP3 Playback - JPEG/MPEG Playback - DivX /MPEG4 Playback - 2 Channel analog audio output - Coaxial Digital Audio output - Component Video Output Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D sym bol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidenti al unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................... 2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL .................................................................... 3 SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................... 3 WARNING ........................................................................................... 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I ................................................................. 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS II .............
ABOUT THIS MANUAL Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same function as those on the DVD player. Dear Customers We would like to thank you for purchasing this DVD player. W e strongly recommend you to study the operating instructions carefully before attempting to operate the unit and note the listed safety precautions. SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION DVD Player is a class 1 laser product.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, and any interference, use the recommended accessories only. WARNING . SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I Power Source The unit should be operated only from a 220-240V~ 50 Hz outlet. Please do not open the cover by yourself. There is high voltage in the set which will endanger your life. Please contact local service agent for help and advice.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing, or objects filled with liquids, such as vases, to be placed on the equipment. DON’T place hot objects or naked flame sources such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS II Notes on copyrights: It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyright material without permission. This product is equipped with copy protection measures developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. W hen recording these discs on a VCR, picture noise will appear during playback. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by certain U.S.
NOTES ON DISCS On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. • If the disc is contaminated with any substance like glue, remove before using it. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature can rise quickly and damage the disc. • After playing, store the disc in its case.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES In the packaging material, you will find the following: a b c (a) Remote control (b) Two R03 (AAA) batteries for remote control.
DISC TYPES COMPATIBLE WITH THIS UNIT This player can play the following discs. Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size DVD 12 cm Audio + Video 8 cm VIDEO-CD Max. Playing Time Single sided; 240 min. due to Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 System. Single sided; 80 min. • Various screen and audio functions can be easily selected through the on screen Double sided; 160 min. 12 cm AUDIO-CD • DVD contains excellent sound and video Double sided; 480 min. menu. 74 min.
GENERAL PROPERTIES 1) DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/JPEG/MPEG4/DivX® playback 2) NTSC/PAL playback 3) User-friendly multi-language OSD menu control 4) Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) 5) Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG Multi-channel, LPCM audio via coaxial digital audio output 6) Multiple Aspect Ratio support (16:9 Widescreen, 4:3 Letterbox, 4:3 Pan & Scan) 7) Multi-Audio (up to 8) support (According to disc content) 8) Multi-Subtitle (up to 32) support (According to disc content) 9) Multi-Angle (up to 9) supp
FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. Disc Tray Place a disc on the tray. 2. Front Panel Display (VFD) Indicates the playing time, title, chapter/track, etc. 3. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button Opens or closes the disc tray. 4. STOP button Stops playing disc. 5. PLAY/PAUSE button Plays/pauses the disc. For any DVD title that has a root menu with still picture, this button functions as “button select” (selects highlighted item) in the root menu.
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY 5 1 2 6 7 3 8 9 4 1. Play/Pause 2. Current Disc 3. Time or Title / Chapter / Track Number 4. Dolby Digital / DTS 5. Zoom 6. Title Number 7. Angle 8. Chapter / Track Number 9.
3 5016 286 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 1. DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) connector Connects to an audio component using the coaxial digital connection cord. 2. VIDEO OUT connector Connects to the video input connector on the TV. 3. AUDIO connectors Connects to the AV amplifier or audio input connector on the TV by using 2 cords (Left, Right). 4. SCART OUTPUT connector Connects to the scart-input connector on the TV. 5. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (YPB PR ) connectors Connects to a TV with YP BPR inputs.
CONNECTION OF YOUR DVD PLAYER WITH TV Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections. Scart socket: 35 0 16 2 86 RGB signal via scart cable gives you the best picture performance. If your DVD player will not be connected to a hi-fi set or A/V amplifier to hear better sound, scart is enough for both audio & video connections.
COMPONENT VIDEO (YPBPR) / PROGRESSIVE SCAN & CONNECTION Component Video (YPBPR) output jacks can be used to have the best picture quality. Your TV set must have component video (YPBPR) input connectors for this type of connection. These jacks are used for only video connection. For audio, red & white output jacks must be used. • If you have a “high-definition” or “digital ready” TV, you may take advantage of the DVD Player’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible.
CONNECTION OF YOUR DVD PLAYER WITH AV AMPLIFIER Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections. Analog Audio Output Sockets: To get better sound quality, the unit can be connected to an amplifier via analog audio left/right outputs.
Digital Audio Output Socket: For the best sound, the unit can be connected from the coaxial digital audio output to an AV amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. By using 6 speakers, user can enjoy the 5.1 channel surround sound. ¥ NOTE: • When this unit is connected to a separate Decoder Box or Amplifier through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector, you may sometimes hear a short noise when selecting the sound system in the DVD Menu. This is not a malfunction.
FITTING BATTERIES IN YOUR REMOTE CONTROL ® First open the battery cover on the underside of the remote control. Fit both batteries 1.5Volt (R03/AAA) referring to the imprinted symbols (+/-) in the battery case and put on the battery cover again. W hile using the remote control, direct it towards the front of the DVD player. If the remote control does not work or the chosen function could not be made, the batteries are most probably exhausted and they should be replaced as soon as possible.
1. TIME button 17. SUBTITLE button Changes the playing time display mode of the disc, title, track etc., on the OSD and front panel display. Changes the language of the subtitle while playing a DVD. 2. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button 18. ANGLE button Opens or closes the disc tray. Changes the angle when playing a DVD disc recorded with multiple angles. 3. Number buttons 19. A - B RPT button Press to enter track/chapter/title/time numbers directly. Repeat playback between point A and point B. 4.
For your reference: DVD PLAYBACK appears while a button is being pressed, it W hen “ means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the player. Preparations Turn on your audio system if the player is connected to an audio system. Basic Play 1. Press the ON/STANDBY button. Stopping Play To stop the play permanently, press STOP (< ) twice. W hen the STOP (<) button is pressed once, a message “PRESS PLAY TO CONTINUE” will appear on the screen to remind you if you want to continue the play.
Selecting Scenes by Time DIRECT SELECTION OF SCENES You can view the DVD starting from any time point you want. Selecting Scenes by Chapter Number Pres s SEARCH on the remote c ontrol once during playback. The chapter/title search box is displayed on the screen. You can see the total number of chapters as -/xx. Enter the chapter number using number buttons. The selected chapter is played just after you enter the chapter number digits.
Displaying / Changing Subtitle Language CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS It is possible to change the subtitle language from the one selected at the initial settings to a different language, if available. Displaying the time information Press SETUP/DISP during playback. W hen SETUP/DISP is pressed during playback, some information is displayed on TV screen to indicate the current status of the disc.
The number of recorded angles differs depending on the disc used. “ x ” is displayed on the screen during playback. This indicates that the multi-angle scene has just started. Also on unit’s display (VFD) “ANGLE” message appears. You will see in the upper-right corner of the screen the number of the angle selection you have choosen. In SETUP menu, an “ANGLE MARK” option exists, which, if enabled, will display a continuous angle mark on the screen as long as multi-angle scene is available.
After operation ¥ NOTE: When the unit is not in use, remove the disc and press ON/ STANDBY to turn the unit to standby mode. • Reverse stepping is not available. ¥ NOTE: • The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even after the player has finished playing a particular item. W hen no further selections are to be played, be sure to press the STOP (<) button to clear the menu display.
Repeating a section between two specific points AUDIO CD PLAYBACK (A – B repeat) Press A-B RPT during playback at the point where repeat play is to commence (A). “A TO B SET A” is displayed on screen. Press A-B RPT again at the point where repeat play is to be concluded (B). Preparations Turn on your audio system if the player is connected to an audio system. Basic Play 1. Press ON/STANDBY button. “A TO B SET B” is displayed and the repeat-play of the selection between points A and B starts. 2.
A track is skipped forward or backward each time the button is pressed. Repeating a section between two specific points (A – B repeat) Pause Press A-B RPT during playback at the point where repeat play is to commence (A). Press PLAY/PAUSE during playback. “A TO B SET A” is displayed. The play freezes. Press A-B RPT again at the point where repeat play is to be concluded (B). To return to normal play: Press PLAY/PAUSE again.
¥ NOTE: Subtitle Selection for MPEG4, DivX(R), X-Vid: • If you attempt to enter a number greater than the total number of tracks on disc, the search box disappears and “ symbol appears on up-left corner of screen. Files with ‘ You can remove the last track of the play list by pressing the CLEAR button. You can enable display of subtitles by pressing ENTER key when you are on the subtitle file.
Instant Skip / Backward Program Function Press PROGRAM to select program mode in stop mode. Only for DivX® files: Press 3/4 key for instant skip / backward during DivX® files playback. PROGRAM Message appears. Pres s number buttons to select files in the current directory. Alternatively, you can use 5 / 6 keys and then press ENTER to add selected file into the program list. Image transformation Only for JPEG : PROGRAM Message appears with the current file index and the total files in the list.
In RESUME (Pre-Stop) mode, some pages and some items cannot be ac cessed. On the MAIN page, you cannot access VIDEO SETUP and PARENTAL SETUP pages in RESUME mode. USING SUB MENUS ¥ NOTE: Use 3/4 arrow buttons to switch between left and right menus. • Depending on the format of the DVD disc. (eg. 2.35:1), the picture may still have black lines above and below this picture. Once you enter any submenu, Use 6/5 arrow buttons to move the highlighted position up and down.
If you do not see anything on the screen or if you do not select “OK” within ten seconds, video output setting will be returned to previous setting automatically. If “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in the VIDEO OUTPUT menu and the unit is connected to a standard (analog) TV, no video output will be seen on the screen. To cancel the PROGRESSIVE mode: Press OPEN/CLOSE button and then TIME button. After that, enter the 3-digit number, “784” using number buttons.
DEFAULTS: If you choose DEFAULTS, press ENTER button. The factory-presets are loaded. Parental level and parental password do not change. DivX® REGISTRATION There is a registration code in this page. This code is utilized to register this player with the DivX® Video On Demand service. This will allow you to rent and purchase video using the DivX® Video On Demand format. DivX® VOD User Steps: 1. The user will open the DivX® Registration page by entering the SETUP menu of the Player. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Make sure the DVD disc surface is not damaged. (Scratch, fingerprint etc.) Clean the DVD disc and try again. Ensure that the DVD disc is on the drawer with the label facing up. A damp DVD disc or condensation may effect the equipment. Wait for 1 to 2 hours in Stand-by to dry the equipment. . Disc does not play No disc in the player. -Place a disc onto the tray. Disc incorrectly loaded. -Ensure that the DVD disc is in the correct guide on the disc tray with the label facing up.
SPECIFICATIONS DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/MPEG/JPEG/MPEG 4/DivX® player Power 220 - 240V ~ 50 Hz Requirements Auto Adjustable Standby mod:: e: 6 W Power ON mod:e: 12W 56 mA 100 mA DVD [DVD-R/DVD-RW(Video Mode)]: SS/SL 4.7” (DVD-5) Types of Discs SS/DL 4.7” (DVD-9) DS/SL 4.7” (DVD-10) Supported DS/DL 4.
DEFINITION OF TERMS Angle Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes, which have been simultaneously shot from a number different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.). With such discs, the ANGLE button can be used to view the scene from different angles. Chapter Number These numbers are recorded on DVD discs.
DivX® DivX® is a digital video compression technology based on MPEG-4 and developed by DivX Networks Inc. ¥ NOTE: • This DVD player may not support some MP3 recordings due to differences in recording formats or disc type. • Please read the owner’s manual about MP3 playback. • CD-R/CD-RW discs recorded by CD-DA method can be played. Some CD-R/CD-RW discs may be incompatible due to laser pick-up and disc design. • Some VCD/SVCD discs may be incompatible .