Model No. Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. The following information applies only to SD-210EB, the model for U.K. General Information If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this unit, the plug must be cut off and an appropriate one fitted.
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Location of the required label The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.
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7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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18. Do not place a heavy object on or step on the apparatus. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the apparatus. 19. Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and apparatus malfunction.
Introduction Precautions Notes on handling Notes on moisture condensation When shipping the DVD video player, the original Moisture condensation damages the DVD video shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. player. Please read the following carefully. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you originally packed at the factory.
Notes on Discs On handling discs Structure of disc contents Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. VIDEO CDs and audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc DVD video disc Title 1...
Introduction Notes on Discs (continued) About this owner’s manual Playable discs This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of This DVD video player can play the following discs. this DVD video player. Some DVD video discs are Disc Maximum produced in a manner that allows specific or limited Disc Mark Contents playback time...
Table of Contents Introduction Advanced playback SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......2 Accessing a Specific Location Directly ... 26 Entering the time of the desired location ..26 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 4 Playing Repeatedly ......... 27 Precautions ..........8 Repeating a title, chapter, or track ....27 Notes on Discs ..........
Introduction Identification of Controls See the page in for details. Front panel PAUSE button ON/STANDBY indicator Disc tray STOP button PLAY button STOP PLAY OPEN/CLOSE PAUSE SKIP ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY button DVD display SKIP buttons OPEN/CLOSE button Rear panel When connecting the optical digital cable, remove the cap and fit the connector into the jack firmly.
Pressing of the FL DIM button on the remote DVD display control changes the brightness of the display. FL DIM Normal Dimmed Total playing time indicator Chapter number indicator Play mode indicator Memory playback indicator Title number indicator Track number Random playback indicator indicator A - B...
Introduction Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on the remote control. See the page in for details. Remote control OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE button ON/STANDBY button REV button SKIP FWD button SKIP buttons PAUSE/STEP STOP PLAY PLAY button PAUSE/STEP button 21 22...
About the illustrations of the battery compartment There are two types of battery compartment in the supplied remote controls. (This does not mean a difference in performance between the two.) Refer to either illustration depending on the actual remote control. Loading batteries Operating with the remote control Open the cover.
Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD video player to your TV. For details of output sound, see Connect the DVD video player directly to your TV. If you connect the DVD video player to a VTR, TV/VTR combination or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as DVD video discs are copy protected. Connecting to a TV (Using the SCART socket) •...
Connecting to a TV (Using the phono type jacks) Select the connection type depending on the TV. (TV equipped with an S video input / Normal TV) Signal flow TV equipped with an S video input AC IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL...
Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the DVD video player to optional audio equipment. For connection to your TV, see “Connecting to a TV” 16 17 : Front speaker : Center speaker For details of output sound, see : Rear speaker : Signal flow...
Warning • When you are connecting (via the BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT jack) an AV decoder that does not have Dolby Digital, Digital Theater Systems (DTS) or MPEG2 decoding function, be sure to set “Audio Out Select” to “PCM” from the on- screen displays .
Basic playback CAUTION Playing a Disc Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. ON/STANDBY indicator STOP PLAY...
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To obtain a higher quality picture 2, 4 Occasionally, some picture noise not usually visible during a normal broadcast may appear on the TV screen while playing a DVD video disc because the high PAUSE/STEP resolution pictures on these discs include a lot of information. While the amount of PLAY noise depends on the TV you use with this DVD video player, you should generally STOP...
Basic playback Playing a Disc (continued) You can play discs at various speeds, and resume playback from the location PLAY where you stopped playback. STOP PAUSE/STEP SLOW Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions To resume normal playback Press REV or FWD during playback. Press PLAY.
Playing in slow-motion To resume normal playback Press SLOW during playback. Press PLAY. SLOW Each time you press the SLOW PLAY button, the slow-motion speed changes. Notes • The sound is muted during slow-motion playback. • The playback speed may differ depending on the disc. Resuming playback from the same location To start playback from the beginning regardless Press STOP at the location where you...
Basic playback Locating a Specific Title, Chapter, or Track Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. VIDEO CDs and audio CDs are divided into tracks. You can quickly locate any specific title, chapter, or track. DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2...
TOP MENU SKIP PLAY ENTER CLEAR Number buttons Locating a specific chapter or track directly Press T. Press PLAY. If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip steps 1 Playback starts from the selected PLAY and 2, then at step 3, enter the number for the track chapter or track.
Advanced playback Accessing a Specific Location Directly You can access a specific location by entering its corresponding time (hours, minutes, seconds). Entering the time of the desired location Notes Press T three times. • Some discs may not respond to this process. •...
Playing Repeatedly You can play a specific title, chapter, track, or segment repeatedly. PLAY (Title repeat, chapter/track repeat, A-B repeat) CLEAR REPEAT A-B RPT Repeating a title, chapter, or track Press REPEAT. Press PLAY. Each time you press the REPEAT The DVD video player starts repeat REPEAT PLAY...
Advanced playback Playing in a Favorite Order You can combine your favorite titles, chapters, or tracks and play them in the order you determine. You can program up to 30 selections into the memory. (Memory playback) CLEAR Setting titles, chapters, or tracks in a favorite order To change the programmed selections Insert a disc and press MEMORY during 1 While the display appears on the TV screen, press...
Playing in Random Order You can play titles, chapters within a title, or tracks in random order. (Random playback) CLEAR Playing titles, chapters or tracks in random order To resume normal playback Press RANDOM. Press CLEAR. RANDOM Each time you press the RANDOM CLEAR button, the random playback mode changes as follows.
Advanced playback Zooming a Picture You can magnify areas within a picture. ENTER CLEAR ZOOM Zooming a picture To resume normal playback Press ZOOM during normal, slow or still While “ZOOM” is selected, press ZOOM repeatedly to playback. turn off the icon. Picture restores the size when the icon disappears.
Selecting the Picture Enhancement (E.P.M.*) You can easily switch the picture enhancement to your preference. *E.P.M.: Enhanced Picture Mode ENTER 1, 2 Selecting the picture enhancement To turn off the picture enhancement selection Press E.P.M. Press ENTER. E.P.M. The picture enhancement selection appears.
Advanced playback Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.*) You can easily switch the sound enhancement to your preference. *E.A.M.: Enhanced Audio Mode ENTER 1, 2 Selecting the sound enhancement To turn off the audio enhancement selection Press E.A.M. Press ENTER. The sound enhancement selection E.A.M.
Selecting the Camera Angle If the scene was recorded from multiple angles, you can easily change the camera angle of the scene you are watching. 1, 2 CLEAR Changing the camera angle To turn off the angle number display Press ANGLE while playing a scene Press CLEAR.
Advanced playback Selecting Subtitles You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the DVD video disc. SUBTITLE CLEAR Good evening! Bonsoir! `Buenas tardes! Selecting a subtitle language To turn subtitles on or off Press SUBTITLE during playback.
Selecting a Language You can select a preferred language and sound recording system from those included on the DVD video disc. 1, 2 CLEAR Good morning! Bonjour! ¡Buenos días! Selecting a playback audio setting Press AUDIO during playback. Press AUDIO or while the audio setting is displayed on the TV screen.
Advanced playback Operating in the On-screen Display Mode When you turn on the on-screen display, you can view information on operational status and access the features and settings on-screen. ENTER DISPLAY Operating in the on-screen display mode Press DISPLAY. The following display appears. DISPLAY Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the on-screen display changes as follows.
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: Title number (Track number) To locate a title or track using the number. : Chapter number To locate a chapter using the number. : To stop playback. : Playback starts from the beginning of the current chapter or track. : Fast reverse playback : To start playback.
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. RETURN 3, 4 1, 6 Setting procedure Press to select the setting you Press SETUP during stop. want to change, then press ENTER. SETUP The following on-screen display appears.
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Setting Details Page TV Shape To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV. PAL/Auto To select the video system of a disc. Video Out Select To select the video output type corresponding to your TV system Audio Out Select To select an output sound format corresponding to your system connection.
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Video Out Select Picture Video: Select when connected to a normal TV. TV Shape 4:3 LB PAL/Auto Video Out Select Video S Video: Select when connected to a TV compatible with S video signals. RGB: Select when connected to an RGB monitor.
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Karaoke Vocal Audio Off: The primary vocal is not output. Audio Out Select Bitstream Dynamic Range Control On: The primary vocal is output when it is recorded Karaoke Vocal on the disc. Notes • The vocal output feature is used during playback of Dolby Digital (multi-channel) recorded DVD KARAOKE discs.
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Audio Language Language English: To play sound tracks in English. On-Screen Language ENG Disc Menu Language French: To play sound tracks in French. Audio Language German: To play sound tracks in German. Subtitle Language –...
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3) Press the buttons to shift and select the second character by pressing the buttons. Display On-Screen Displays On Background Gray Screen Saver Language On-Screen Language ENG English Disc Menu Language French Audio Language German Subtitle Language – – – No Subtitle Others Code A A...
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Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details 1) Press the number buttons to create a personal 4-digit security code, then press the ENTER Operation button. Pause/Still Auto Parental Lock If you make a mistake before pressing the Title Stop ENTER button, press the CLEAR button and enter your 4-digit security code again.
3) Press the buttons to select the parental Title Stop lock level, then press the ENTER button. Off: The DVD video player continues after playback of a title is completed. On: The DVD video player stops after playback of a Operation title is completed.
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Initial Setup On-Screen Language ENG TV Shape 4:3 LB Audio Out Select Bitstream Initial Setup 1) Press the buttons to select “On-Screen Language,” and press the ENTER button. ENTER ENTER 2) Select a language pressing the buttons, and press the ENTER button.
Table of Languages Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation Language Abbreviation Language Abbreviation Language – – – No alternate Guarani Portuguese language Gujarati Quechua CHI (ZH) Chinese Hausa Rhaeto-Romance DUT (NL) Dutch Hindi Kirundi ENG (EN) English Croatian Rumanian FRE (FR) French Hungarian...
Others Before Calling Service Personnel Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptoms and correction Symptom Cause Correction Page No power. • The power plug is disconnected. • Connect the power plug securely into the wall outlet.
Specifications DVD video player / outputs / supplied accessories DVD Video Player Power supply 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 18 W Mass 2.4 kg External dimensions 225 mm (W/H/D) Signal system PAL/3.58 NTSC Laser Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650/780 nm Frequency range DVD linear sound : 48 kHz sampling 4 Hz to 22 kHz 96 kHz sampling 4 Hz to 44 kHz...