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1. Figure 77 3 To make the menu disappear from the screen press the Clear Button or the Status Bar on the remote or wait a few seconds if the Status Bar Time Out Setting was turned off in the Setup Menu see page 23 To stop any Repeat Play function and continue normal play press the Repeat Button until the Repeat menu appears in the on screen display Select the OF F setting Repeat Play may be stopped by pressing the Stop Button HD twice e The Repeat modes may also be accessed using the Player Menu see page 32 A B Repeat Play The Repeat A B function allows you to select any portion of a DVD and have it repeat continually until the unit is manually stopped To initiate a Repeat A B playback sequence follow these steps while a disc is playing 1 Press the A B Repeat Button on the remote when you want to choose a scene as the beginning point REPEAT A appears in the upper right corner of the Status Bar see Figure 78 TITLE MERE REPEAT TIME Title Elapsed es he Figure 78 2 Press the A B Button again to choose a scene as the end point Repeat A B has been set and the A B section will be played continu ously see Figure 79 TITLE CHAPTER 1 REPEAT A B AGAAT TIME Tikl Elapsed A Ot Figure 79 3 Press the A B Repeat Button on the remote again to cancel Repeat A B mode 4 To make the Status Bar disappear from the screen press the Clear Button
2. The Disc line will identify the type of disc DVD CD JPEG MP3 WMA MP3 JPEG WMA JPEG MP3 WMA JPEG The Audio line displays the currently selected audio track preceded by an ordinal number The audio track may refer to a different language a differ ent surround format such as Dolby Digital or DTS an artist s commen tary or some other soundtrack the artist makes available to accompany the visual presentation If the player is in Stop mode the word None will appear here as no audio is currently selected see Figure 43 lt PLAYER SET UP Digc DVD Video lus wol Audio i Playlist Dise s order Repeat on Random ore i Subtitle Off Tithe 1 chapter 1 E chapter 2 Chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 O A chapter E Rusa ka 0 00 00 E000 4 0 O0 D LI PLAY to get the Audio Figure 43 NOTE If the disc is paused the Audio information will not display correctly To begin playback either press the Play Button J or move the cur sor to the Player icon in the upper left corner of the screen and press the Enter Button If your disc con tains more than one audio track for example if your disc contains a Dolby Digital 5 1 track and a DTS track the ordinal number representing each option will be displayed at the bottom of the screen Press the Enter Button so that the cursor will move to these options As you scroll left or right through the options a description wil
3. 48kHz sampling 2Hz 44kHz 0 0 5dB 96kHz sampling CD 2Hz 20kHz 0 0 5dB 113dB A weighted DVD 100dB 18 bit 105dB 20 bit CD DVD 96dB 16 bit DVD CD 0 002596 Below Measurable Limits 110 240V 50 60Hz 12 Watts 0n 20 Watts Max 440mm x 89mm x 298mm 17 5 16 x 3 1 2 x 11 3 4 3 1kg 6 9 Ib Depth measurement includes knobs and connectors Height measurement includes feet and chassis All specifications subject to change without notice JBL is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works Copyright 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc Microsoft Windows Windows Media and WMA are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Kodak and Photo CD are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engine
4. DVD player may be unfamiliar The following explanations should solve some of the mysteries of DVD and help you to enjoy all the power and flexibility of the DVD format and the DVD280 Aspect Ratio This is a description of the width of a video image in relation to its height A conventional video screen is four units wide for every three units of height making it almost square Newer wide aspect ratio video displays are 16 units wide for every nine units of height making them more like the screen in a movie theater The program material on a DVD may be recorded in either format and in addition you may configure the DVD280 to play back in either for mat depending on the features recorded on a disc Chapter DVD programs are divided into chapters and titles Chapters are the subsections programmed into a single title on a disc Chapters may be compared to the individual tracks on an audio CD Press the Menu Button to see a listing of the chapters on a disc Component Video This form of video signal eliminates many of the arti facts of traditional composite video signals by splitting the signal into a separate luminance channel the Y signal channel and two color differ ence signals the Pr and Pb signal channels With a component video connection you will see greater pic ture resolution and eliminate many picture imperfections such as the moir patterns often seen on check patterned cloth However in order
5. Digc D A i Audio ETT ru Pilaviigt Disc s order Repeat Ringa Of Tira Track Elapsed aa E JA Track 4 F T track Precs ENTER to Di 1 Select Che repeat mod AI Figure 85 2 Press the A B Repeat Button again to choose the end of the pas sage REPEAT A B will appear in the Repeat line of the Player menu and the Repeat A B Indicator will light in the front panel display Repeat A B is set and the A B section will be played continually see Figure 86 5 114 SET UP Diac cn a Audio Stereo PiBylict Disce order Repat REPEAT A E Ranocom OT Tira Track Elapeod DP EIET HB Track 4 b HH Track 2 Ho Track 3 BH Track 4 HA Track 5 mw PF track 6 Preso ENTER to Select th repeat mode T 1 All Figure 86 3 Press the A B Repeat Button on the remote again so that the REPEAT A B Indicators M disap pear and OFF appears in the Repeat line of the Player menu to cancel the Repeat A B mode and to play in normal mode NOTE The A B Repeat range may cover several tracks on the CD Random Play The Random Play function will play all of the tracks on a CD in a random order as selected by the DVD280 Once the DVD280 has played all of the tracks on the disc once it will stop Open the Player menu by pressing the Setup Button to display the on screen menus and then using the Navigation Button to high light the Player menu select the Random setting
6. For Your Reference e Dolby Digital is a digital sound com pression technique developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Supporting 5 1 channel surround sound as well as stereo 2 channel sound this technique enables a large quantity of sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc DTS is another digital audio technol ogy developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc It supports 5 1 and 6 1 digital surround sound depending on the specific disc thanks to a sophisticated encoding system Some receivers and processors also feature DTS ES and DTS Neo 6 matrix decoders that may be used with DTS 5 1 discs to derive the sur round back channel Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs While CDs are recorded in 44 1kHz 16 bit DVDs are recorded in 48kHz 16 bit up to 96kHz 24 bit If you have a Dolby Pro Logic surround decoder connected to the DVD280 s analog audio out connec tors thanks to the Downmix func tion of the DVD280 you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full 5 1 channel Dolby Digital sound tracks as well as from titles encoded with Dolby Surround The DVD280 is designed to digitally output 96kHz PCM audio with a 96kHz sampling rate The 96kHz indication will appear in the Disc Information on screen display See page 37 However some 96kHz DVDs may include copy protection codes that do not permit digital out put For ful
7. I i Track 1 Track i Track 3 Treck 4 Track 5 Treck amp Track 7 Track Track 9 Track 10 Track 11 TrBck 12 ra la a i 59 Be Bes i8 ies ies 88 oe ee Press ENTER t s information an screen Figure 55 If you wish to hide the playlist column on the right side of the screen which displays the order in which the tracks will be played move the cursor to the Program icon on the left side of the screen Press the Enter Button to hide the playlist and display only the track chapter list Press it again to restore the information to the screen see Figures 56 and 57 PLAYER SET UP Disc OWD vided Audio 1 Goloy Digital 5 14 Pi yligt Dise s orter Reperat ar Ranti Orr 3uptitla an Title 1 Diac liet LL chapter 4 4 Press ENTER Eo remove Program list from screen Figure 56 PLAYER SET UP Disc DVD Video Audig 1 Dolby Digital 5 1 Playlist Disc s order TELLS IDE ore Hartim err Subtitle on 4a Title 1 LL Chapter 4 Press ENTER LO show program list Figure 57 You may hide both the disc informa tion and the playlist displaying only the list of tracks or chapters by deactivating both the Info and Program icons on the left side of the screen see Figure 58 PLAYEH SET UP y Title 4 IT EE Chapter 1 Pr s3 ENTER LO snow inf orrmation on screen Figure 58 The DVD290 will recognize data CDs containing files in the MP3 WMA and JPEG formats A disc ma
8. In order to protect the lens covering the front panel of your new DVD280 it Is shipped from the factory covered by a protective plastic film Before using the unit remove this film by grabbing one corner and gently peel ing back the plastic sheet Note that the film must be removed for proper operation of the remote control Moving the Unit Before moving the unit be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet IMPORTANT NOTE To avoid damage to the DVD280 that may not be cov ered by the warranty be certain that the disc is removed from the unit before it is moved Once the DVD280 is Installed a disc may be left in the unit when it is turned off but the unit should NEVER be moved with a disc left in the disc tray Important Information for the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio commu nication However there is no guar antee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful in
9. on the remote or wait a few seconds if the Status Bar Time Out Setting was turned off in the Setup Menu see page 23 NOTE The A B Repeat range may cover several titles or chapters as long as the DVD s control system does not force the unit to return to any DVD menu in between Information Menus The DVD280 has the capability to give you an on screen overview about various information on the current disc such as ID3 tags or important player settings by pressing the Info Button or using the Player Menu without having to stop the playback mode While the disc is playing press the icon on the bottom of the left side of the Player Menu screen for detailed information on the disc playing see Figure 80 including the disc type disc name if one was provided when It was recorded aspect ratio settings for the disc and player video stan dard for the disc and player scan type interlaced vs progressive for the disc and player audio resolution audio format and the video and audio bit rates VER SET UP Dige CVO Video Dies i0 UNDEF KEN Dise Player p tt Ati he 4 3 Panscen Video Standard MTSE TSC Scan Type Interlaced interlaced Audio Resolution abit 48KHZ audio Format Dolby Digital 5 1 Video Dit Rate ipe DAT ap Rete 6 O a Press EHTER LO mein SETELAN Figure 80 Press the icon again to remove the information display from the screen 3 AUDIO CD PLAYBACK When playing audi
10. some functions are not permitted at certain times e g Track Skip or at all e g direct audio track selection e Change OSD language selection see page 22 e Certain functions may be disabled by the DVD itself during passages of a disc e Change aspect ratio settings see page 25 e Change both batteries e Clear path to sensor or use optional outboard remote sensor e Many DVDs are encoded with copy protection to prevent copying to VCR DVD2380 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Applicable Disc Video Signal System Composite Video Output S Video Output Component Video Output Analog Audio Output Frequency Response Signal Noise Ratio SNR Dynamic Range THD 1kHz Wow amp Flutter AC Power Power Consumption Dimensions W x H x D Weight Disc formats 5 inch 12cm or 3 inch 8cm DVD Video standard conforming DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW VCD SVCD CD CD R MP3 WMA JPEG or CD RW discs Region code DVD Movie disc with Code shown on rear panel of unit only DVD Layers Single Side Single Layer Single Side Dual Layer Dual Side Dual Layer Audio formats Linear PCM MPEG MLP CPPM Dolby Digital or DTS Audio Discs PAL and NTSC 1V p p 75 ohms sync negative polarity Y Luminance 1V p p 75 ohms sync negative polarity C Chrominance 0 286V p p Y 1V p p 75 ohms sync negative polarity Pr 0 7V p p 75 ohms Pb 0 7V p p 75 ohms 2V rms max DVD Linear PCM 2Hz 22kHz 0 0 5dB
11. 2001 EN 55020 2002 EN 61000 3 2 2000 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN 60065 2002 Gary Mardell Harman Consumer Group International Ch teau du Loir France 7 04 42 SVCD Playback 42 Zoom Function 43 Programmed Play 45 DVD Language Codes 46 Troubleshooting Guide 47 Technical Specifications 47 Trademark Acknowledgements Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control front panel controls and rear panel connections certain conventions have been used EXAMPLE bold type indicates a specific remote control or front panel button or indicator or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display or screen Ell number in a square indicates a specific front panel control D number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote control number in a circle indicates a rear panel connection FY letter in a square indicates an indicator in the front panel information display A letter in a circle indicates a type of cable connection between the DVD player and another component INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the JBL DVD280 a multipurpose DVD player that delivers the highest level of play back quality from a wide range of optical media formats Along with conventional DVD Video and CD audio discs the DVD280 is also com patible with CD R and CD RW discs VCD di
12. Angle Button X on the remote control The Angle Display will appear with the camera angle currently being viewed and the total number of angles on the disc see Figure 75 Press the Angle Button X again to change the camera angle The num ber of angles available may differ from one disc to another Figure 75 NOTE When viewing JPEG images the Angle Button X may be used to rotate the image Make sure to stop playback of any audio files on the disc With the image on screen press the Angle Button X once to display the current orientation of the image usually 40 Press the Angle Button E again within one second to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees The new orientation of 90 will be displayed Each additional press of the Angle Button will continue to rotate the image clock wise by 90 degrees Repeat Play The DVD280 offers several repeat functions that allow you to take advantage of the capacity of the unit for unattended playback Repeat 1 Chapter Repeats the DVD chapter currently being played until the disc is manually stopped in the front panel display REPEAT e and 1 e will light up and REPEAT 1 will appear in the Status Bar Repeat Title For DVD discs only this mode repeats the title currently being played until the disc is manu ally stopped in the front panel dis play REPEAT e and ALL e will light up and REPEAT ALL will appear in the Status Bar Repeat Progr
13. DVD is playing special Status Bars for certain functions may appear when you press the corre sponding buttons on the remote The purpose of these Status Bars Is to avoid using the entire screen enabling you to continue enjoying the video presentation while making adjustments These Status Bars will remain on screen until you select the Done button at the right side of the bar unless you have set the Status Bar time out in the Setup Menu see page 23 Press the Audio Button to select from the available audio tracks on the disc see Figure 69 Note that the description of the audio track will appear when you have highlighted Its number Audio L English Dolby Digital 0 Figure 69 Press the Subtitle Button J to turn the subtitles on or off or to select a subtitle language see Figure 70 Subtitte English mr Engliah spanish Figure 70 Pressing either the Repeat Button or the Random Button will cause the Repeat Random Status Bar to appear on screen see Figure 71 Scroll or continue to press the appro priate button to select from among the available repeat modes for the disc or to play the tracks or chapters in random order Repeat Off Figure 71 Press the Playlist Button to choose to play the tracks or chapters in disc order or programmed order see Figure 72 See page 43 for more information on programming playlists You can only access the various Audio Tr
14. J on the DVD280 works differently from what you are used to on CD players On a traditional CD player when you press the Stop but ton the unit does just that It stops playback On a CD player when you press the Start button again the disc starts from the beginning With the DVD280 however you have two options when playing DVD discs Pressing the Stop Button FID once Will stop the playback but it actually puts the unit in the Resume mode This means that you can turn the machine off and when you press the Play Button J the next time the disc will resume or continue from the point on the disc where the Stop Button EID was pressed This is helpful if you are watching a movie and must interrupt your viewing ses sion but wish to pick up where you left off Pressing the Stop Button EID twice will stop the machine in a traditional manner and when the disc is played again it will start from the beginning In Resume mode the cover of the DVD will be displayed if available Otherwise the JBL screen will appear The resume function is not available for CDs or JPEG files For DVDs only the resume function will be retained even after the DVD280 has been placed in Standby mode by pressing the Power On Off Button EJ amp but not after the unit has been fully powered down by pressing the Main Power On Off Button B or after the unit has been unplugged from AC power Title For a DVD a title is defined as an entir
15. Media WMA Audio Files and JPEG Still Image Files Extensive Programming Capability for Audio and Video Discs Parental Lock Controls Prevent Unauthorized Viewing of Restricted Movies Multiple Options for Language Soundtrack and Subtitle Selection Multiple Angle Capabilities With Specially Encoded DVD Discs Backlit Ergonomically Designed Remote Control SAFETY INFORMATION Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your DVD280 has been designed for use with 230 volt AC current and the plugs are specifically designed for 230 volt applications Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit Depending on the electrical require ments in your area or the wiring in your home the power cords included with your DVD280 may not be the cor rect ones and you may need to con tact your local JBL distributor to obtain the correct power cord If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet Do Not Use Extension Cords We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product As with all electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an author ized service center with cords meet ing factory speci
16. Play D Search Slow Reverse Stop D Video Off D Display Dimmer Clear D Title q Numeric Keys D Light D A B Repeat Zoom Angle Pic Pic Search Slow Forward D Skip Step Next Status Disc Menu T Setup Subtitle e Random e Power Off 8 90909090 89 9 9 98 9 9 0 ee SEARCH SLOW STOP PREVIOUS STEP PLAY NEXT STEP eu La Lo DISPLAY vrp pic PIC TITLE CLEAR Z0OOM ANGLE JBL DVD280 SEARCH SIOW oo 8 OG amp e REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power On Turns on the player when it is in Standby mode the JBL logo appears on screen Repeat Press to go to the Repeat menu You can repeat a title chapter track programmed playlist or the entire disc Playlist Press this button to access the playlist on screen menu See page 43 for more information on programming playlists Audio Press to access various audio languages on a DVD if the DVD contains multiple audio streams This button may also allow you to access different audio formats on DVD discs such as switching to the linear PCM or Dolby Digital 5 1 tracks or other formats if they ve been recorded on the disc Eject Press to open or close the Disc Drawer EJ Navigation a v Buttons Use to select and execute items or settings Info Press for detailed informa tion on the disc playing Video Audio bit rate Movi
17. Press it again to jump to the next numbered title on the disc Note that this function often remains active even when the disc s software prohibits title jumping using the Skip Step Next Button D O Numeric Keys Select numbers by pressing these buttons Light Press to illuminate the but tons on the remote control D A B Repeat Press to select the beginning and end of passage A B which will play repeatedly Zoom When a DVD JPEG VCD or SVCD disc is playing press this button to zoom the picture so that it is enlarged There are four steps to the zoom function each progressively larger Press through each of the zoom stages to return to a normal pic ture Use the Navigation A W 4 Buttons to view different areas of the enlarged image Only two enlargement sizes are available for VCDs and SVCDs 2x and 4x Angle Press to access various camera angles on a DVD if the DVD contains multiple camera angles When a JPEG is being displayed pressing the Angle Button X repeat edly causes the on screen image to rotate clockwise by 90 degrees each press If the disc also contains audio MP3 or WMA files this portion of the disc must be deactivated by pressing the Setup Button to display the on screen menu system Use the 4 v 4 gt Navigation Buttons O to highlight the Audio icon on the left side of the Player Menu and press the Enter Button to deactivate it Pic When playi
18. access it from within the Video Adjustments submenu of the on screen menu system see Figure 31 When the button is pressed the test screen will appear allowing the following adjustments to be made e he proper color intensity setting on your TV Proper color adjustments using the color bars which should be left to right black white yellow cyan turquoise green magenta purple red blue and black e he proper color transition seen as sharp separation of the bars e The performance of the color filter in your TV with Video signals bar edges should show no vertical crawling dots With the gray scale and the black white fields below the color bars the brightness and contrast of your screen can be adjusted um PRO SOUND ih COMES HOME 100 Figure 35 TV Picture Adjustment With Test Screen Brightness Adjustment 1 Turn down the color control on your TV until the color bars are visible in black and white 2 Adjust the contrast to the lowest level where you still can see all Color Bars 4 gi Gray Scale zal Black White Fields bars within the gray scale in the test picture separately and clearly 3 Adjust the brightness so that the bars in the gray scale are all visi ble The bar furthest to the left has to be as black as possible rather than gray but the next gradation must clearly be distinct from it All the bars in the gray scale should be gradually and evenly chang
19. an audio video receiver or processor you may select the Digital Output Format f your receiver or processor Is capable of decoding signals in the Dolby Digital or DTS format select Original to make sure that these for mats are passed through to the receiver for optimal audio performance How ever if your receiver or processor is not capable of decoding these for mats set the digital output to PCM to enable the receiver or processor to play back 2 channel audio or use matrix decoding e g Dolby Pro Logic or Il if available see Figure 21 Changes to this setting that are made during disc playback will not take effect until after play is stopped and restarted PLAYER SETAN Preferred amp udio Language prglien Digital Gutput DTI PCM Limit HO Limit Dynamic ange MB nnum ELEM IRSE EG ETE ormar agti ve arter t p riginal BEN Figure 21 The PCM Limit setting enables you to select the sample rate for the digital audio output of the DVD280 that is compatible with the circuitry in your receiver or processor Consult the owner s manual for the receiver or processor to determine the maximum sampling rate your receiver or processor is capable of handling Select the 48kHz option if your receiver or processor is not capable of resolving digital signals greater than 48kHz or if you are uncertain of your equipment s capabilities The DVD280 will down sample any pro gram material with higher sample rates so that
20. chapters will jump one page see Figures 52 and 53 PLAYER SET UP Dia CD Audio Stared Disc s order on ott Track Elapged 0 04 00 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 JH Track 5 EH Rs h Press ENTER t move th list One page down LOS Figure 52 b PLAYER SET UP Digc co Audio 5taraa Pisyiist Disc s order aan Rapaat or Random ot Tima Track Elapreg 0458 Track 7 Track Treck 5 Track 10 Treck 44 Track 12 Press ENTER t move th list one pape un Figure 53 Normally when you insert a disc and open the Player Menu the Info and Program icons on the left side of the screen will both be active displaying information about the disc and the current playback settings at the top of the screen Info icon and the order of the tracks on the right side opposite each track Program icon If you wish to hide the information at the top of the screen including the disc type program settings and time display move the cursor to the Info icon on the left side of the screen Press the Enter Button to hide the information and display only the track chapter list Press it again to restore the information to the screen see Figures 54 and 55 BLAVEH SET UP Dise DVD Videa Auala 11 Delpy Digital 5 14 Playlist Disc a order en or S3ubtit a amp Titla 1 E chapter 4 Press EXTER LO remove information from screen Figure 54 PLAYER SET UP 4 Dig ligt
21. disc in the Resume mode Playback will stop but as long as the tray is not opened or the disc changed DVD playback will continue from the same point on the disc when the Play Button 14D is pressed again Resume will also work if the unit was turned off To stop a disc and have play start from the beginning press the button twice E Skip Previous Press this button to move backward through the music tracks on a CD or the chapters on a DVD IT Skip Next Press to move for ward through the music tracks on a CD or the chapters on a DVD ili Dimmer Press this button to reduce the brightness of the Main Information Display E by 50 or to turn the display off completely in the following order FULL BRIGHTNESS gt HALF BRIGHTNESS gt OFF gt FULL BRIGHTNESS IF Test Press this button to display a test picture on the screen which enables you to optimally adjust the color parameters on your video dis play such as brightness contrast color intensity and tint IK Main Information Display This display delivers messages and status information to help you operate the DVD player See page 12 for a com plete explanation of the display FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY B PROG RANDOM REPEAT 1ALL A B V OFF JPEG MP3 0 NUBhKAA HAO GG VCD ell TITLE TRACK CHAPTER PBC HOUR wes MA MA WA WA M maeaea D DEN QE QE W AN B FY Disc Type Indicators 3 Playback Mode Indicators Title Number Indic
22. fast or slow mode e Surround receiver not compatible with 96kHz PCM audio e MPEG 2 decoding e Function not permitted at this time e Incorrect OSD language e Requested function not available at this time Incorrect match of aspect ratio settings to disc e Weak batteries e Sensor is blocked e Copy protection SOLUTION e Press in Main Power Switch E e Check AC power plug and make certain any switched outlet is turned on Press the Standby Switch at least 4 seconds after the unit has been turned on by the Main Power Switch EJ Load disc label side up align the disc with the guides and place it in its proper position e Check to see that disc is CD CD R CD RW VCD SVCD MP3 WMA DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW standard conforming or DVD Video other types will not play e Make sure disc s Region Code matches code shown on rear panel of unit e Enter password to override or change rating settings see page 23 e Check all video connections e Check input selection of TV or receiver Use Progressive Scan mode only with compatible TV Press Video Off Button B to reactivate video circuitry see page 39 e Check all audio connections e Check digital audio settings e There is no audio playback on DVD discs during fast or slow modes Use analog audio outputs e t is a normal artifact of DVD playback for pictures to jump or show some distortion during rapid play e With most DVDs
23. image not with 4 3 TVs changeable to 16 9 mode True widescreen anamor phic DVDs i e those shown spread vertically when the DVD280 Is set to 16 9 and your TV is set to 4 3 will be shown optimally with full vertical resolution With some 4 3 TVs set to 16 9 format discs with 4 3 format may be played com pressed vertically With those discs the TV must be set to 4 3 format If you are using a 16 9 video display then select that setting If your dis play is in the 4 3 format then you should choose either the 4 3 Letterbox setting if you wish to pre serve all of the information available in widescreen programs or the 4 3 PanScan setting if you prefer not to see black bars on screen at the expense of losing some por tions of the picture during some programs see Figure 25 PLAYER SET UP Aspect Ratio pep TW Standard ATSC 5can Type Progressive Video Gutout Component Scart Output Composite Video Mode Auto GENE Eft aSDecl ratio of your scream 16 9 d3 Letterbox dra Pandean Figure 25 Set the correct TV Standard for your television and region The DVD280 defaults to the PAL video format If you will be watching NTSC DVDs select the NTSC option If you are using a multistandard television or video display select the Auto option for the best picture quality see Figure 26 Plavih METE be Aspect Ratio 1518 gem TV stendara MTS SEH Type Progressive Sree video outpu
24. it is recommended that if you are unable to improve the picture using the available controls contact the video display manufacturer s author ized service representative for assistance When all desired setup and configu ration entries have been made scroll to the Done button at the bottom right of the Video Adjustment sub menu and select it to return to the on screen menu system Then press the Setup Button to remove the menu displays from the screen The fea tures accessed using the Player Menu of the on screen menu system Will be described on pages 31 34 The unit will return to normal opera tion and you are ready to enjoy the finest in DVD or CD playback PLAYBACK BASICS FOR ALL FORMATS Loading Discs To load discs in the DVD280 first turn the DVD280 on by pressing in the Main Power On Off Switch Ell and then pressing the Power On Button EA The Power Indicator J will turn red when the power Is first applied by pressing in the Main Power On Off Switch It will turn orange when the Power On Button is pressed Once the Main Power On Off Switch Ell is turned on it is normally left in that position unless you wish to turn the unit completely off so that the remote control will not be able to turn the player on Next press the Eject Button FIG until the Disc Drawer l opens Hold the disc by the edge and gently place it into the Disc Drawer EJ making sure the disc is properly seated in the
25. screen to select from the Track Elapsed Time Disc Elapsed time Track Remaining Time or Disc Remaining Time Scroll from left to right until the desired option is highlighted then press the Enter Button to select it The selected format will be displayed to the right of the Time setting in the on screen display and the time dis played on the DVD280 s front panel will also appear in the selected for mat see Figure 82 lt 21 11 SET UP CB Stereo Dise s order Off Oia bd Track d A Track 2 B Track 3 FP track 4 HA Track 5 wr B track 6 Preca EXTER to ceilect time display Track Elapged Track Remain Dies Elapgeg Po Figure 82 You may set an exact time at which you wish a track or disc to play The disc must be playing Highlight the time display to the right of the Time setting and press the Enter Button see Figure 83 Use the Numeric Keys to enter the time at which you wish play to begin Do not press any other keys the DVD280 will auto matically play from the specified time PLAYER SET UP Disc Audio T Discs order ELECTIS Dur BANGGT Off Tira Track Elapeod oe B Track 1 b F Track 2 T Track 3 PF Track 4 A Track 5 rr PF track Precs ENTER to SEBEN Lime Figure 83 Repeat Play With CDs the DVD290 offers three Repeat functions that allow you to take advantage of the capacity of the unit for unattended playback Repeat All Disc Plays th
26. them comfortably use the on screen display rather than the front panel display The front panel display will only show the number and the elapsed time of the track being played for WMA files The supported bit rate for WMA files is between 16k bits and 192k bits The supported bit rate for MP3 files is between 32k bits and 320k bits MP3 or WMA Disc Playback After the disc is loaded and the tray closed the DVD280 will read the disc s table of contents TOC At the same time a listing of all the directo ries on the disc if the disc was made with several directories and of all tracks within the root directory on the disc will appear in the Player menu similar to Figure 88 below When any of the tracks is selected and played the elapsed time of the track currently playing will be displayed on top PLAYER SET UP Dise p rmm E Pisyligk am Repeat manae por Lol Preca ENTER fo play trig Erek Figure 88 To select a directory if any press the a v Navigation Buttons until the desired directory name is highlighted then press the Enter Button To select a track press the a v Navigation Buttons until the desired track name is highlighted If the list of tracks is longer than Will fit on the screen press the Navigation Button to move the cursor to the Page Up or Page Down box on the left and press the Enter Button to jump through a list of the track numbers forward or backward thr
27. unit or place objects directly over them Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessary and only after unplugging the AC power cord wipe the unit with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water Wipe immediately with a dry cloth NEVER use benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may dam age the finish of metal parts Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new DVD player during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that you save the carton and packing materi als for use in shipping if you move or should the unit ever need repair To minimize the size of the carton in storage you may wish to flatten it This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and col lapsing the carton down to a more two dimensional appearance Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag If you do not wish to save the pack aging materials please note that the carton and other sections of the ship ping protection are recyclable Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center Remove Front Panel Protective Film
28. 0 and resume normal operation see Figure 15 SET UP Display Language S Preferred Subtitle Language Pret ETT Status bear Time out Parental Control PEE Support Sereen Saver Show Jungle icon SIGRA YE LO ENADE LME Green aver on eon Figure 15 some DVDs are programmed with Multiple Angle Capability allowing you to view the same scene from a different angle Normally the angle icon will be displayed on screen dur ing those scenes to inform you that you may press the Angle Button to change to a different view If you would find the appearance of the icon on screen distracting select the Show Angle Icon setting in the System submenu and set it to Off see Figure 16 The Angle Indicator Ell will flash in the front panel display whenever multiple angles are avail able regardless of whether the on screen icon appears PLAYER SET UP Dicpiay Language Emgli amp h Preferred Subkitle Language Panel Tirme Out Statue Ber Tirmt out Parental contral i PEC Support sereen Sever Show Angle Icon akiwa Eo enable he angle icon On Figure 16 Audio Submenu Settings Select the Audio submenu to config ure the general audio settings such as preferred language and digital audio settings Move the cursor to the Audio sub menu icon on the left side of the screen This icon shows a gear see Figure 17 Press the Enter Button to display the Audio submenu SETAN Preferred Audio Language Englian ATR
29. 1 2x 1 4x 1 8x 1 16x Note that there is no audio playback during slow forward or reverse play of DVD discs This is normal for DVD as A V receivers and surround processors cannot process the digital audio streams during slow modes Slow play is not available for CD MP3 or WMA discs For VCD and SVCD discs there are two forward slow play speeds 1 2x and 1 4x To advance frame by frame forward or reverse while a DVD is playing first press the Pause Button FAC then press the Skip Step Previous LEID or Skip Step Next T x9 buttons repeatedly Press the Pause Button FAD again to resume nor mal play e When a camera icon appears on the screen and the Angle Indicator Eg flashes this is your indication that there is multiple angle information on the disc being played To change the angle press the Angle Button repeatedly until the desired angle view appears An on screen banner message will appear to indi cate the angle view in use To illuminate the buttons on the remote control so that they may be seen in low light conditions press the Light Button T Using a DVD s Menu One of the unique features of the DVD system is that it offers a producer the opportunity to include a wide range of features on a disc including multi ple language tracks subtitles in a variety of languages special informa tion such as movie trailers and cast information as well as other cus tomized information In
30. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or DTS are played the Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream is outputted from the player s optical or coaxial digital audio output When the player is connected to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder you can enjoy theater quality audio in your home An optical digital audio cable or coaxial audio cable not supplied is required for these connections as shown below Only one connection is needed not both at the same time NOTE With multiple video sources your audio video receiver can be used for selecting the video signal and rout ing it to the TV Connect the Component Composite or S Video out put of the DVD280 to the correct video input on your receiver and the video outputs of the receiver to your TV For more details see the manual of your audio video receiver To Y green Pb blue Pr red component video To analog audio input connectors connectors on TV or receiver red white optional only see NOTE above NOTE FOR ANALOG AUDIO The con nection from the Analog Audio Output to the TV is optional If you plan on using your DVD280 alone without turning on your complete system this connection must be made unless you ve used the SCART connec tion then you can turn up the TV s volume as needed The Analog Audio Outputs may also be connected to the standard analog left right DVD or CD inputs on your receiver or proces sor if you wish to use the DVD280 as the
31. ITA RR 48114 Original PEM Limit HO Limit Dynamic ange Mani muir Press ENTER tO Change sudi Settings Figure 17 The Preferred Audio Language set ting is used to select the default lan guage in which you wish to hear pro gram materials The factory default setting is English but you may choose from French Spanish German Italian or another language programmed by selecting Other and entering a code from the list on page 45 of this manual The chosen language must be available on the PLAYER SET UP Preferred Audio Language IEnglismn Digital Queput origina y PCM Limit Ao Limit DYABMIT Range Maxi min select Ene prererreg movie language Englizh Franch SAREH German italian P Figure 18 disc in play see Figures 18 20 You may also change the language during disc playback by pressing the Audio Button but any changes made will only be effective during playback of that disc PLAYER sET Un fo Preferred Audio Language Englith prium i ATRITE RR 148114 original PEM Limit HO Limit Dynamic Bange Mac mT Select Lhe preierred MANE BT 14 ES d french EISE THEE T imal a italian OrthgrF Figure 19 PLAYER SETAN pa Preferred Audio Language Englieh prium Digital Queput Or igi meal Timo PCM Limit Ho Limit Dynamic Bange Mgoc num CR pm Enter th coge t9 Select Other language Figure 20 If you are using the Optical or the Coaxial Digital Audio Output with
32. Information Display EK The disc will immediately begin displaying the images on the disc in order Use the Player Menu as described on page 34 to set the duration each image remains on screen to program the order of display and to simultane ously play any MP3 audio files also present on the disc WMA audio files may not be played simultaneously with the display of the JPEG files When viewing JPEG images the Angle Button amp may be used to rotate the image Make sure to stop playback of any audio files on the disc With the image on screen press the Angle Button once to display the current orientation of the image usually 0 Press the Angle Button E again within one second to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees The new orientation of 90 will be displayed Each additional press of the Angle Button will continue to rotate the image clock wise by 90 degrees The Zoom function is available while viewing JPEG images See page 31 for more information 41 42 VCD PLAYBACK VCD a format that predates DVD is based on a different compression for mat than DVD and a recording method that is similar to CD Although the DVD has for the most part replaced VCD as a format the DVD280 offers VCD playback so that you may play your existing library of VCD discs There are two versions of the VCD format an early version which is simply called VCD and a later version with Playback Control which is call
33. ORE EEE ipe viden output on the Start RGH Comporite Figure 29 The Video Mode setting only affects the Component Video Outputs This setting allows the user to com pensate for errors in the disc authoring where proper maintenance of frame rate was not carried out in the film to video conversion process The DVD280 s advanced adaptive interlacer will handle most of these types of problems and it is therefore recommended that you select the Auto mode as a default However if you observe problems with vertical resolution on a specific disc experi ment by selecting the Movie mode for programs originally created on film or the Video mode for programs origi nating on video see Figure 30 Aspect Rntig 18 3 IE E HTSC Scan Type interlaced D Video Output Scart Scart Output Reb Vite MODE Auto Precs EXTER to change the wi dea mode Auto Movig Video Figure 30 You are now almost finished configuring the DVD280 The only step left is to make any video adjustments to opti mize the appearance of your display Video Adjustments Submenu The Video Adjustments submenu enables you to adjust the color tint contrast brightness and black level of the picture The DVD280 includes a video test screen and the capability of adjusting the player s video output for optimal performance of your video display However it is strongly rec ommended that you first make the adjustments described on page 28 using the cont
34. OWNER S GUIDE DVD2380 HIGH PERFORMANCE JBL read first 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 user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 1 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety p
35. P3 amg WANA Figure 92 Programmed Playback With MP3 or WMA Discs The DVD280 is capable of creating playlists of the files on a properly recorded disc To create a playback list for MP3 or WMA titles follow the same steps as for programming a playlist for any other format disc as described on page 43 Information Menus The information menus described on page 37 are also available when an MP3 or WMA disc is loaded into the DVD280 by pressing the Info Button D During MP3 playback the fol lowing information will be visible on the Information menu disc type track elapsed time track number in disc s order and track number in programmed order If the information was entered at the time the disc was recorded or if it contains the ID3 tag Version 1 ID3v1 the following infor mation will also appear title artist name album name year of release comment line and genre The file name and bit rate will also be displayed see Figure 93 Digc e Tira Treck Playlist l Artigt e ru Album lalian Tit rt Gar Ccomrnent Genre Fileneerne J 04 Bil RALE mR Presa ENTER to remove ID3 Figure 93 JPEG Playback As mentioned earlier in this manual the DVD280 is one of the few avail able DVD players that is capable of recognizing JPEG still image files and displaying them When a disc con taining JPEG files is loaded the JPEG Disc Type Indicator FY will light in the Main
36. Repeat Indicator N Chapter Track Title Indicators Chapter Track Number Indicators When a DVD disc is playing these two positions in the display will show the current chapter When a CD is playing they will show the current track number A Time Indicators These positions in the display will show the running time of a disc in play When a DVD is playing these indicators will show the time elapsed or remaining for the current chapter or title When a CD VCD or SVCD is playing these indica tors will show the time elapsed or remaining for the current track or disc When an MP3 or WMA file is playing these indicators will show the elapsed time for the current file See page 35 for more information on the time display NOTE The indicators el s 3 will also display text messages about the DVD280 s status including READING when a disc is loading and DISC ERROR when a disc is not compatible with the DVD280 2 Hour Minute Second Indicators These indicators are used with the Time Indicators H to show current remaining or total time t Progressive Scan Indicator This indicator lights when the DVD280 s progressive scan video outputs are activated s Parental Lock Indicator This indi cator lights when the parental lock system is engaged in order to prevent anyone from changing the rating level without a code TEST f wO P SCAN MIN SEC QW NJ MA M ANI QN QV ANG NI e Repeat Indicato
37. When the current setting is highlighted the options of Random Off and Random On will appear at the bottom of the screen see Figure 87 Press the Enter Button to move the cursor to these options and scroll left or right until the desired mode is highlighted Press the Enter Button again to select it To cancel the random mode select the current setting so that the random menu appears at the bottom of the screen and then select the Random Off option i Jum i i ded ai i ji Dise s order T A o I arts ux NI ME I PII A Track 4 kk Track 2 T Track 3 BH Track 4 BH Track 5 rr QS track 6 Preco ENTER to select the random mode On Figure 87 You may also select the random mode by pressing the Random Button on the remote If you do so while the on screen menu system is visible the first press of the Random Button 6 will highlight the Random setting at the top of the Player menu The next press of the Random Button will change the setting from Off to On meaning that the remaining tracks on the disc will be played in random order The next press will change the setting back to Random Off Each additional button press will cycle through these settings Also the Random Indicator 5 in the Front Panel Information Display Ik will light any time the Random setting is on If the on screen menu system is not visible then only the Random Indicator z will change in response t
38. Y High Quality Video e Advanced pixel by pixel processing using 10 bit MPEG 2 video decoding circuits Test screen signal for testing video performance and setup e Compatibility with dual layer extended play DVDs e Playback of JPEG image files Progressive Scan component video outputs High Quality Digital Audio e By connecting a digital processor or receiver you may enjoy high quality 5 1 digital surround sound from DTS or Dolby Digital discs e With linear PCM audio at 16 24 bits and 44kHz 96kHz also on digital output see table on page 21 audio quality exceeding that of CD becomes possible e Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs Many Convenient Features e Intuitive on screen menu systems for disc or player information and programming many major functions e Subtitles may be displayed in one of numerous languages DVD only t e The multi angle function allows you to choose the viewing angle of scenes that were shot from a num ber of different angles limited to DVDs recorded with multiple cam era angles e Multiple options for dialogue lan guage and soundtrack selection limited to DVDs recorded with multiple dialogue languages or soundtracks e Parental lock settings to prevent play of discs unsuitable for some audiences DVD only e Separate buttons for convenient Fast Forward Fast Reverse Search and Track Skip e Zoom during Play and Pause DVD VCD and SVCD o
39. ack Subtitle Angle and Repeat Displays while playing a disc Also each feature is only available if the disc was created with that partic ular feature you won t be able to change the subtitle language unless the disc was created with subtitles Changing the Audio Track DVDs may contain a variety of audio tracks including foreign languages special commentaries descriptive video for the sight impaired and vari ous digital formats In normal play the unit will always look for the default setting for the audio track but you may change the audio track at any time using the Audio Button on the remote control 35 36 While playing a disc press the Audio Button on the remote control once to see the Audio Display with the current audio language and format see Figure 73 Scroll to select other languages and or audio formats Audio fMi English Dolby Digital 2 0 ELEME Figure 73 NOTES e he audio feature only works if the disc was created with multiple audio tracks e Some DVDs do not not allow direct selection of audio during playback Instead you must use the audio setup section of the disc menu e When you choose an audio lan guage with the Audio Button on the remote control you override the audio language setting in the DVD280 s Audio submenu only temporarily e The Audio feature may also be accessed using the Player Menu see page 32 Changing the Subtitle Language DVDs may
40. addition pro ducers may divide a movie or pro gram into chapters that allow for quick access to specific parts of the program These chapters may be accompanied by thumbnail pictures of a scene from the specific chapter to help you select the desired spot on the disc When a disc is playing press the Disc Menu Button to pause the playback and display the disc s menu As there are no hard rules about style and content for DVD menus the way they appear on the screen and the information they contain will vary from one disc to another However the following general rules apply to most menus e The first menu that appears is the Main Menu and you may move through the options with the Navigation A v 4 Buttons 6 as the disc s programming allows The option selected will typi cally be highlighted in a certain color or inside an outline box o select a highlighted option which may either play a portion of the disc or move to a submenu press the Enter Button or Play Button NO On some discs when you select the DVD menu during the playback of a movie the disc will return to the point in the program at which the menu was selected by offering a Play Movie option Press the Enter Button or Play Button 14D to resume play However not all discs offer this feature and selecting the menu while playing a movie may mean that you will have to go back either to the beginning of the program or to the
41. al input of an A V receiver or surround proces sor for Dolby Digital DTS or PCM audio playback NOTES e Connect either the Optical Digital Output or the Coaxial Digital Output to a corresponding digital audio input on your receiver or processor but not both he coaxial digital output should only be connected to a digital input Even though it is the same RCA type connector as standard analog audio connections DO NOT connect it to a conventional analog input jack Analog Audio Outputs You may connect these outputs to the DVD Audio inputs on your receiver or processor in addition to the optical or coaxial digital audio connection You may also need to make these connec tions if your receiver or processor does not have digital audio inputs or If you are connecting the DVD280 directly to a television S Video Output Connect this jack to the S video input on a television or video projector or to an S video input on an A V receiver or processor if you are using that type of device for S video input switching Component Video Outputs These outputs carry the component video signals for connection to display mon Itors with component video inputs For standard analog TVs or projectors 6 SCART REMOTE CONTROL Component Video Outputs 9 Composite Video Output SCART Out TV Remote Control Input with inputs marked Y Pr Pb or Y Cr Cb connect these outputs to the corre sponding i
42. am Repeats the cur rent playlist if Programmed Order has been selected at the Playlist setting Repeat 1 Track For VCDs SVCDs CDs MP3s and WMAs repeats the track or file currently being played until the disc is manually stopped The Repeat 9 and 1 9 indicators Will light in the front panel display and REPEAT 1 will appear in the Status Bar Repeat Disc For VCDs SVCDs CDs MP3s WMAs JPEGs and discs containing both MP3s and JPEGs repeats the entire disc until play is manually stopped The Repeat 6 and AII e indicators will light in the front panel display and REPEAT ALL will appear in the Status Bar Repeat Folder For MP3s WMAs and JPEGs repeats all tracks within the current folder until play is manu ally stopped The Repeat 9 indica tor will light in the front panel dis play and REPEAT FOLDER will appear in the Status Bar Repeat A B Repeats any selected portion of the disc until the disc is manually stopped see page 37 for more information To select any Repeat mode other than Repeat A B 1 While a disc is playing press the Repeat Button on the remote the Repeat Status Bar appears see Figure 76 Repeat Off Random Done Figure 76 2 Access the Repeat modes by selecting the current setting scrolling to the desired selection as appropriate for the type of disc you have loaded and pressing the Enter Button see Figure 77 Repeat D Random Off fi Tithe ow
43. and displaying the file names using its advanced graphic interface See page 40 for more information on MP3 files Multiple Angle DVDs have the capa bility to show up to four different views of the same scene in a pro gram When a disc is encoded with multiple angle information pressing the Angle Button X will enable you to switch between these different views Note that at present few discs take advantage of this capa bility and when they do the multiple angle technology may only be pres ent for short periods of time within the disc Producers will usually insert some sort of icon or graphic in the picture to alert you to the availability of multiple angle scenes Progressive Scan The DVD280 offers progressive scan video outputs for use with compatible high resolution televisions and projectors Before DVD no consumer medium could store transmit or display video with full resolution To conserve band width analog compression interlac ing is employed first the odd num bered lines of a frame are displayed followed by the even numbered lines The result is that only half of the video image is drawn at one time the viewer s brain must reassemble the complete image This is acceptable If the monitor is not too large and if there is not too much motion in the image Large displays and fast mov ing images reveal the limitations of this system Thanks to DVD s immense data capacity images are now stored in
44. anner display Use the Navigation A V 4 gt Buttons C to move through the different features in the Banner Display When a value is high lighted such as Track Number or Time Remaining press the Enter Button to select it The banner Will display the available options Scroll through the options using the Navigation Buttons and press the Enter Button to select the desired option Disc Menu Displays the DVD disc menu on screen in Play mode T Setup Press to access the DVD280 s on screen menu system Subtitle When a DVD is playing press to select a subtitle language or to turn subtitles off lt p Random Press for playback in random order The Random function Is not available when playing DVDs except for random playback of a pro grammed playlist It is available when playing both commercial and record able audio CDs and VCDs and discs containing MP3 WMA or JPEG files lt p Power Off Turns off the player to Standby mode REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS DIGITAL ANALOG VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL YNIG VIDEO Pb Cb B Pr Cr R 000 06 Optical Digital Output Coaxial Digital Output Analog Audio Outputs S Video Output Optical Digital Output Connect this jack to the optical digital input of an A V receiver or surround proces sor for Dolby Digital DTS or PCM audio playback Coaxial Digital Output Connect this jack to the coaxial digit
45. another language from the list shown on page 45 of this manual SET UP Display Language Erg iar Preferred Subtitle Language ore Panel Time out T SOLS bar Timet Qut Parental Control 2 PEC Support Screen Sever Show amp ngl lon Enter the d digit language tome Figure 5 Select Off to turn off subtitles This setting may be changed later or using the Subtitle Button on the remote If the subtitle language is changed using the Subtitle Button the change will only be effective for that disc Note that in order for the selected subtitle language to appear it must be present on the disc Consult the disc jacket for information on the subtitle languages available The Panel Time Out setting allows you to select the length of time the front panel display remains illuminated during disc playback as some people find the front panel display to be dis tracting while a movie is playing You may program the DVD280 to refresh the front panel display only when a button is pressed on the remote or front panel and to turn the display off again after either 5 or 20 seconds see Figure 6 When the display is off the orange Power Indicator K will remain lit to remind you that the unit is turned on When the Panel Time Out setting is set to Off the display remains lit at all times This feature is only in effect when a DVD VCD or SVCD is playing However you may always press the Dimmer Button iI to dim the
46. ating to the disc being played When this section is high lighted press the Navigation A V Buttons C to select from the following choices For DVD Video discs e Title Elapsed Indicates the time elapsed in the current title Title Remain Indicates the time remaining in the current title Chapter Elapsed Indicates the time elapsed in the current chapter In cases where a title has only one chapter this will be the same as the time elapsed in the current title e Chapter Remaining Indicates the time remaining in the current chap ter In cases where a title has only one chapter this will be the same as the time remaining in the current title For CDs VCDs and SVCDs Available Only on Player Menu for CDs Disc Elapsed Indicates the time elapsed of the current disc Disc Remain Indicates the time remaining on the current disc Track Elapsed Indicates the time elapsed of the current track which may be the same as the disc elapsed time if there is only one track on the disc Track Remain Indicates the time remaining of the current track which may be the same as the disc remaining time if there is only one track on the disc For MP3 and WMA Discs File Time Indicates the elapsed time of the current file No other time information is available No time information is available for JPEG discs as you may set the time the image remains on screen yourself using the Player Menu as de
47. ators Chapter Track Number Indicators 3 Time Indicators a Hour Minute Second Indicators e Progressive Scan Indicator FA Disc Type Indicators The DVD CD JPEG MP3 VCD or WMA indica tor will light to show the type of disc currently being played Playback Mode Indicators These indicators light to show the current playback mode gt Lights when a disc is playing in the normal mode gt gt Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search Forward mode The on screen banner display indicates the selected speed 2x 16x 64x 200x The third triangle will light when the search speed reaches 16x and will remain lit if the speed is increased to 64x or 200x Il Lights when the disc is paused lt lt Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search Reverse mode The on screen banner display indicates the selected speed 2x 16x 64x 200x The third triangle will light when the search speed reaches 16x and will remain lit if the speed is increased to 64x or 200x Note that the fast search speeds above are for DVDs only Fast search is also available for VCDs SVCDs and CDs but only at two speeds 4x and 32x Fast search is not available for MP3s or WMAs Title Number Indicators These two positions in the display will show the current title number when a DVD disc is playing s Parental Lock Indicator Ell Angle Indicator Test Indicator 4 V OFF Indicator VCD Playback Control Indicator MW A B
48. aylist E Repeat Rancom or mera LE Preso ENTER to select th random mode Dn Oli Figure 90 e The Repeat function may be accessed during playback of an MP3 or WMA disc either by display ing the Player Menu on screen by pressing the Setup Button Ti and scrolling down to the Repeat setting or by pressing the Repeat Button on the remote Either press the Enter Button and scroll left or right or repeatedly press the Repeat Button to scroll through the options of Repeat 1 repeat one file Repeat All repeat all files or Repeat Folder repeat all files within the current folder The next press will turn the repeat function off see Figure 91 Note that although the Repeat Indicator 9 will light as long as any repeat function is enabled the front panel will not indicate which repeat mode has been selected PLAVER SET UP i mino Pon c Prezg ENTER to select the repetat rode q AI Folger Dr Figure 91 All other buttons including the numeric buttons will have no function with MP3 playback except the Playlist Button and Clear Button PD which are needed for programmed playback see below NOTES ON MP3 AND WMA PLAYBACK e During playback the front panel display and the time indicator on the screen above the list will show the elapsed time of the track being played Other time display options are not available with MP3 WMA playback e The DVD280 is only co
49. closer examination of a particular part of the picture Four steps of enlargement are available o use the Zoom feature press the Zoom Button while a disc is playing or paused Each press of the button will increase the zoom in effect When you have zoomed through all four steps the picture Will return to normal size e When in any of the Zoom modes you may use the Navigation A W Buttons 3 to navigate around the frame Some discs may require you to first pause playback e Some discs are created in a way that prevents the Zoom feature from operating In addition the Zoom fea ture will not operate on disc menus and may not operate on subtitles e The zoom function is also available for VCDs SVCDs and JPEGs How ever for VCDs and SVCDs only two steps of enlargement are available 2x and 4x Playback Resume Feature The DVD280 offers a Resume fea ture that is different from the conven tional STOP function you may be used to on CD players When the Stop Button EID is pressed once the disc will stop and an on screen RESUME indication will appear on the video screen While the Resume feature is active the disc s position Is entered into the units memory so that when the Play Button 31 D is pressed to resume playback the program will continue at the point where it was when the Stop Button EID was pressed To completely stop playback press the Stop Button EID twice e The Resume function
50. co ENTER to celect ihe repeat mode 1 AI Figure 84 You may also repeat a track or disc by pressing the Repeat Button on the remote If you do so while the on screen menu system is visible the first press of the Repeat Button will highlight the Repeat setting at the top of the Player Menu The next press of the Repeat Button will change the setting from Off to 17 meaning that the current track will be repeated The next press will change the setting from 1 to All meaning that the entire disc will be repeated Press again to return the setting to Repeat Off Each additional button press will cycle through these settings In addition the Repeat Indicators e in the Front Panel Information Display IK will light to indicate the same settings If the on screen menu system is not visible then only the Repeat Indicators 9 will change in response to presses of the Repeat Button A B Repeat Play The Repeat A B function allows you to select any portion of a CD and have it repeat continually until the unit is manually stopped To initiate a Repeat A B playback sequence follow these steps while a disc is playing 1 While a disc is playing press the A B Repeat Button J on the remote when you want to choose a passage as the beginning point Repeat A will appear on the Repeat line of the Player menu and REPEAT A J will be indicated in the front panel display see Figure 85 PLAYER SET UP
51. contain a variety of sub titles In normal play the unit will always look for the default setting for the subtitle language but you may temporarily change that language at any time using the Subtitle Button i on the remote While playing a disc press the Subtitle Button on the remote control once to see the Subtitle dis play with the current subtitle lan guage see Figure 74 Scroll to select other subtitle languages EHE 2500631 OF Engligh Spanieh Figure 74 NOTE The subtitle feature only works if the disc was created with subtitles The subtitle feature may also be accessed using the Player Menu see page 32 Changing the Camera Angle A special feature of the DVD format Is its capability of showing more than one view or camera angle of the same scene This feature enables you to become the director selecting the view of a scene that you wish However this feature does not appear on many discs and when it does appear it will typically be for only certain scenes and not for the entire disc s program To see whether a disc contains multi ple angles check the disc s cover or jacket When the DVD s title or chap ter played currently does contain scenes with multiple angles the multi angle symbol in the upper right corner of the front panel display Will flash The multi angle feature is only available when this symbol is flashing When the multi angle symbol flashes you can press the
52. e 4 Tithe m Tithe E Select a title bo view ite content Figure 49 If itis a DVD Video disc you will see a list of titles by number each title representing one program such asa movie or Making Of featurette It s possible for a disc to have only one title Titles are often divided further into chapters which makes it easier to locate a specific section of a lengthy movie For a CD a list of Tracks will be dis played each containing a different song You may view the Chapters in a Title on a DVD by selecting the Title and pressing the Enter Button see Figure 50 BLAYER SET UP Disc OWO Video TT 1 Dolby Digital 5 14 Pieylist Dise s orter Repeat or Ramton ott 3Suptitla TT DEE Diac list Tithe E ie Titia Z Title 3 Tithe 4 Tithe mw i Titlg E Presa ENTER to view Chapters in this Tithe Figure 50 Select any Chapter and press the Enter Button again to begin play of that item see Figure 51 PLAVER SET UP Disc DVD Video Audio 1 Dalby Digital 5 1 LI LE IIT TS Dise s orter E 7 of Hantam Ore Suntitia or Tithe 1 Diec list LL bard 4 Press EMTER LO play tnis Chapter Figure 51 Where the disc contains a long list of tracks or chapters you may move the cursor to the Page Up and Down icons in the lower left corner of your screen Each time you press the Enter Button while either the up or down arrow Is selected the list of tracks or
53. e DVD280 is configured for the first time by accessing the Setup Menu Press the Setup Button T and scroll to the right to highlight Setup The Setup Menu will appear see Figure 1 PLAYER SET UP Dippiay Language Engliagn E preterred suptitie Language Panel TimeOut Statue Bar Tu ons Perental Contral PEC Support Screen Saver Show Angle loon Press EXTER to edjuct GAGE settings Figure 1 The Setup Menu consists of four submenus represented by icons stacked on the left side of the screen System Audio Video and Video Adjustments These settings are nor mally made only once and remain in effect as long as the DVD280 Is not reset or unplugged for more than two weeks However you may go back later and adjust any settings as needed System Submenu Settings The System submenu should be active If it isn t move the cursor to highlight its icon and select it by pressing the Enter Button The System submenu contains several global settings that affect the operation of the player Review this section and make sure that the settings are appropriate for your system The Display Language setting allows you to select the language in which the DVD280 s control menus and mes sages appear By default the DVD280 will display menus and other messages in English If you wish to display mes sages in a different language move the cursor to the right and up or down until the current setting for Display Lang
54. e aspect ratio and oth ers Note that the unit will not react to any transport button as long as the info menu is displayed Press again to remove information from screen Navigation lt P gt Buttons Use to select and execute items or settings Enter Use to execute selections in the menu system or as prompted D Pause Freezes a picture with DVD VCD and pauses the playback signal CD when a disc is playing Press again for normal playback D Skip Step Previous Press to go to the beginning of the current track Press again quickly to go to the beginning of the previous track When the Pause Button has been pressed during playback the picture reverses frame by frame each time this button is pressed The step func tion is only available for DVDs VCDs and SVCDs Play Press this button to begin playback of the disc closes the Disc Drawer E first if itis open D Search Slow Reverse Allows you to search in reverse through a disc while it is in Play mode Each time you press this button while a DVD is playing the search speed changes as below R SEARCH 2x gt R SEARCH 16x gt R SEARCH 64x gt R SEARCH 200x gt R SEARCH 2x Two fast search speeds are available for VCDs SVCDs and CDs 4x and 32x Fast search is not available for MP3s or WMAs This button also allows you to play movies in Slow mode Each time you press this button while a DVD is play ing and after pressin
55. e com plete disc repeatedly from start to finish until the disc is manually stopped When the Playlist setting has been set to Programmed Order Repeat All will play the complete programmed playlist which may or may not include all tracks on the disc depending on how you have programmed it See page 43 for more information on programming playlists Repeat Track Repeats the CD track currently being played until the disc is manually stopped Repeat A B Repeats any selected portion of the disc until the disc is manually stopped Open the Player Menu by pressing the Setup Button T to display the on screen menus and then using the Navigation lt p gt Button to high light the Player Menu select the Repeat setting When the current set ting is highlighted the options of Repeat Off Repeat Track and Repeat All Disc will appear at the bottom of the screen see Figure 84 Press the Enter Button to move the cursor to these options and scroll left or right until the desired repeat mode is highlighted Press the Enter Button again to select it To cancel the repeat mode select the current set ting so that the repeat menu appears at the bottom of the screen and then select the Repeat Off option b PLAYER SET UP Diac cn Audio Stereo Playlict Dice s order aL c Rango Off Tira Track Elapsed DP DER EA T Track 4 kk HH Track 2 E Track 3 BH Track 4 BA Track 5 Du Ho Track amp Pre
56. e movie or program There may be as many chapters within a title as the producers decide to include Most discs include only one title but some may have more than one to give you a Double Feature presentation or to include other spe cial features Press the Title Button PB to see a listing of the titles on a disc When a disc has only one title pressing the Title Button Q 3 may show a list of the chapters WMA Files WMA Windows Media Audio is an audio compression for mat that was developed by the Microsoft Corporation for use with its Windows Media Player WMA files can be even smaller in size than MP3 files while maintaining similar quality The DVD280 is among the few DVD players capable of playing discs containing WMA files Note that Windows Media Player uses other file formats however the DVD280 is only capable of playing files that end in the wma extension FRONT PANEL CONTROLS C OO JBL DVD280 High Performance DVD CD Player CC OO a laa i Dimmer Test PAN Power Standby PUANTANH EH PI E E Hum tH uu i B Ell Main Power On Off jJ Play ili Dimmer Fl Power On Off Standby Pause A Test KE Power Indicator EJ Stop IK Main Information Display El Disc Drawer E Skip Previous Ej Eject iTi Skip Next Ell Main Power On Off Press this switch to apply p
57. e with 480P video signals You will also need to change the scan type in the DVD290 s Video Setup menu from Interlaced to Progressive See page 26 some TVs are equipped with SCART connectors rather than with a nor mal video input yellow cinch In that case the SCART connection should be used It will provide the audio signal so no connection from the Analog Audio Outputs to the TV is necessary Separate analog audio connections to the TV are needed only if your TV is connected to the Component Video Outputs the Composite Video Output or the S Video Output If you will be using a receiver or processor with component S or composite video connections then no audio connection needs to be made to the TV If you will be using a receiver or processor with the SCART connec tion to the TV then turn the volume control on the TV all the way down IMPORTANT NOTES ON SCART AND RGB FORMAT e Your DVD280 is equipped with a SCART connector for direct connec tion to a compatible TV e The SCART connector provides the video signal as well as audio stereo L R signals e The SCART connector for the TV provides the composite video signal or the direct RGB signal delivering the best video performance possi ble selectable in the on screen menu system To view RGB video on your TV the RGB compatible SCART connector on the TV must be used and the DVD280 s TV SCART con nector must be set to RGB see pa
58. ed Version 2 0 or PBC The DVD280 is compatible with both forms of VCD although playback will vary according to which version is used and the specific way in which the disc was created Even though VCD discs provide video because the format is based on CD technology the playback functions for a VCD disc are similar to CD To play a VCD disc place it in the DVD280 as you would do with any other CD or DVD disc The unit takes a few sec onds to read the disc s contents The disc type VCD will appear only in the Player Menu which may be accessed by pressing the Setup Button T The PBC Indicator will light only if the disc has playback control Otherwise there will be no indication on the front panel of the disc type In addition the Info Button has no effect when a VCD is playing as there is no access to the Information Menus The only avail able information will appear in the Player Menu Keep in mind that the exact level of functionality for any VCD will vary widely and it is ultimately determined by the way the disc was created not by the DVD280 particularly if the disc has been created under VCD Version 2 0 with Playback Control see Playback Control When playing VCD discs most stan dard DVD CD playback controls are used including Play Stop Pause Resume Track Skip Forward and Reverse Slow Forward Step Forward and Fast Forward or Reverse Search The functions Slow Reverse and St
59. ep Reverse are not available with VCDs You may select the track number and change it to skip to another track You may also change the time display by selecting from disc elapsed time track elapsed time disc remaining time or track remaining time You may also begin play from a specific time marker by selecting the numeric time display and entering the desired start ing point using the Numeric Keys You may repeat a track disc or A B selection following the same instruc tions as for other CDs see pages 38 39 You may also play the tracks on a disc in random order However it is not possible to program playlists for VCDs and SVCDs Using the Status Bar for VCD Playback When playing VCD discs it is possible to access the disc s features using the Status Bar Press the Status Button to see the Status Bar Note however that when the PBC is on some features may be not avail able with that VCD see Figure 94 Figure 94 Use of functions when the PBC is on will vary according to the disc type Note that if the disc was created with Playback Control PBC see below it is not possible to change track numbers directly Depending on the disc s functionality some VCD discs allow the time dis play to be changed even with PBC Playback Control VCD discs made under the Revision 2 0 specification will usually offer PBC playback control The PBC Indicator in the front dis play will turn on automa
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61. experiment with the settings at any time Note that If your receiver or processor also allows you to program the dynamic range setting and you have already done so it is not necessary to pro gram the dynamic range on the DVD280 and you should leave this setting at Minimum see Figure 23 PLAYER S T UP m Preferred Audio Language English FYETIH i Digital Qutput Original 4 PCM Limit Ha Limit Dynamic mange Mirum we ie Veta m ooo set Ene DolDy Digital TYANG range level Mina LT ge D Tra hf Bre hur Figure 23 Video Submenu Settings The Video submenu is used to config ure the DVD280 for compatibility with your video display Move the cursor to the Video sub menu icon on the left side of the screen This icon shows a gear and differs from the icon immediately below it the Video Adjustments sub menu which shows a set of slide controls See Figure 24 Press the Enter Button to display the Video submenu PLAYER SET UR Aspect ROLIO 183 TV Stendera NT5C a Scan Tyne EI Video Output Progreggive Companent Scart Output Composite vipeo MADE 4uta Press ENTER to Change vided Settings Figure 24 The Aspect Ratio setting selects the TV aspect ratio conventional screen shape 4 3 or widescreen 16 9 according to your TV e 4 3 Letterbox Choose this setting if 25 26 the DVD280 is connected to a con ventional 4 3 TV set and you would prefer to see movies wi
62. ferences in the for matting of certain discs it is possible that some discs may include features that are not compatible with the DVD280 Similarly although the DVD280 is capable of a wide range of features not all discs include every capability of the DVD system For example although the DVD280 is compatible with multi angle discs that feature is only possible when the disc is specially encoded for multiple angle play In addition the DVD280 is capable of playing back both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks but the number and types of tracks available will vary from disc to disc To make certain that a specific feature or soundtrack option is available please check the options noted on the disc jacket e Playback of DTS audio discs requires connection to a processor or receiver with a DTS decoder and the correct setting of the Digital Output Format in the Audio Sub menu to Original see page 25 e Playback capability for CD or DVD recordable discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the disc and the recorder used to create the disc e The DVD280 is compatible with most discs recorded with files encoded using MP3 or Windows Media 9 as well as JPEG still images However note that variations in the encoder or codec used and the bit rate of the encoding may affect the DVD280 s ability to play back a specific disc As a result we cannot guarantee complete compatibility with all encoders and version
63. fications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use the unit for any consid erable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable com ponents inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock haz ard and any modification to the prod uct will void your guarantee If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized service center Installation Location m lo ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety haz ards place the unit on a firm and level surface When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product m Make certain that proper space Is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this prod uct will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is sufficient air move ment within the cabinet m Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface m Avoid moist or humid locations m Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heat ing equipment m Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the sides of the
64. follow steps 1 through 6 above to program a playlist The Random function may be used when a playlist is active and the disc s tracks will be played in random order neither disc order nor pro grammed order The Repeat function may also be used when a programmed playlist is active 43 44 Cancel Program Play To cancel Program Play follow one of these steps 1 When you open the Disc Drawer El the program will be deleted and the Playlist line in the Player Menu Will return to the default of playing all tracks in the disc s order 2 Stop play and select the Program icon at the top of the list of tracks Press the icon and you will be prompted to either clear the program or show the disc order of the tracks see Figure 96 Select Clear Program to cancel programmed play 3 You may stop play and move the cursor to the Playlist line of the Player Menu Press enter and select the disc s order of play to stop pro grammed play without deleting the program from memory You may continue programmed play later by changing the Playlist line back to the programmed order as long as you have not deleted the program in some other fashion see Figure 98 DVD LANGUAGE CODES The availability of specific languages for the main audio track or subtitles is dependent on the choices made by a disc s producer You should always consult the disc s jacket for information on languages for any disc In the case of some languages y
65. front panel display either by half or fully PLAYER sET Un Digpiay Language English MEC Subtitle Language Off Panel Tirme Out ITE Status Ber Tirme out 5 Parental Control on PEC Support oft on DE f BEK screen Sever Show Angle Icon l GElEEL ERG DADEG LiGhe Limet Out PERI OK LT a Eee 20 EGE Figure 6 The Status Bar Time Out setting allows you to select the length of time the Status Bar remains on screen The Status Bar appears when the Status Button 3 is pressed dur ing disc play and it displays the title chapter track play mode and elapsed or remaining time of the current disc The Status Bar display is also used for selecting repeat and random modes audio tracks subtitle tracks or multiple angles You may program the Status Bar to remain on screen for either 5 or 20 seconds see Figure 7 When set to Off the Status Bar will remain on screen until it is manually cleared by pressing either the Status Button or the Clear Button D The Audio Playlist Repeat Random and Subtitle Status Bars include a Done button on the right When the Done button is on screen you may use the Navigation A W Buttons to scroll until it is highlighted then select it by pressing the Enter Button This will also clear the Status Bar from the screen The mini Status Bar that appears on screen in response to certain actions such as opening or closing the Disc Drawer will always disa
66. g the Pause Button the slow speed will be changed as below R SLOW 1 2x gt R SLOW 1 4x R SLOW 1 8x gt R SLOW 1 16x gt R SLOW 1 2x Slow speed playback is not available for CDs or for MP3 and WMA discs Two slow play speeds are available for VCDs and SVCDs 1 2x and 1 4x See page 30 for more information on fast search and slow play D Stop Stops playing a disc When a disc is playing if you press the Stop Button EJ once then the Play Button J the disc will resume play i e it will start from the same point on the disc where the unit was stopped If you press the Stop Button FID twice then the Play Button DO the disc will start play from the beginning The resume function is not available for CDs The resume function is available after the unit has been placed in the Standby mode by pressing the Power On Off Standby Button FI X and then powered on again but only for DVDs D Video Off Press to turn off video output for improved performance from audio only discs Press again to restore video output see page 39 D Display Dimmer Press to change the brightness of the front panel dis play or to turn the display off com pletely in the following order FULL BRIGHTNESS gt HALF BRIGHTNESS gt OFF gt FULL BRIGHTNESS Clear Press to remove the On Screen Banner Display from the screen PB Title Press this button while a disc is playing to display the current title number
67. ge 19 and if the disc was recorded in the Dolby Digital or DTS format 21 22 SYSTEM SETUP The final step of the installation is to establish the system s defaults It is helpful to take a few minutes to famil iarize yourself with these settings as they may require change before the first use and later from time to time Make certain that the DVD280 is properly connected to a video display and that power is connected Turn the DVD280 on by first pressing in the Main Power On Off Ell and then pressing the Power On Button HO For this process however you do not need to load a disc into the unit On Screen Menu System The DVD280 uses an elegant but simple on screen menu system for setup and control functions Activate the system by pressing the Setup Button The system may be acti vated whether or not a disc has been loaded whether or not that disc is currently playing and even when the unit has been paused As described throughout the manual some func tions may or may not be available depending on whether a disc Is loaded or playing The menu displays will remain on screen until you press the Setup Button again or the Clear Button qp to clear them However during DVD playback the menu system will remain on screen for only three sec onds The menus are translucent so that you may still view the program material through them There are two main menus the Player Menu and the Setup Menu eac
68. ge 26 e Note that with RGB video the color intensity cannot be adjusted with most TVs e When the RGB video signal is used DVDs recorded with the NTSC for mat can be viewed even on non NTSC compatible TVs as long as the Region Code is correct for your area Connecting to a TV Only When using the DVD280 with a televi sion but no audio receiver or proces sor connect it as follows Either make only the SCART connection from the DVD280 to the TV or make the analog audio connection 3 and one of the video connections S video 3 composite video or component video 5 Remember to plug in the power cord To Y green Pb blue Pr red TV component video connectors To S video input To SCART connector connector To video C input To analog audio input connector connectors red white on the TV or analog receiver 3 To power outlet DIGITAL ANALIOG IDEO QUT SCART REMOTE AN m ANG EMEN MODEL NO DVD280 100240850808 OPTICAL COAXIAL VIDEO H B CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT NORTHRIDGE CA USA DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT A N N ARNING SHOCK H RD DO NOT OPEN SERIAL NO AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Q mnm le Pb Cb B Pr Cig gt SETUP AND CONNECTIONS Connecting to a Receiver Amplifier With a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder When
69. ght Center Speaker Surround Speaker Left Right Subwoofer REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Battery Installation Insert the batteries supplied while observing the correct and polarities Service Life of Batteries e The batteries normally last for about one year although this depends on how often and for what operations the remote control is used e f the remote control unit fails to work even when it is operated near the player replace the batteries e Use fresh alkaline AA batteries NOTES Do not attempt to recharge short circuit disassemble or heat batter ies do not throw them into fire Do not drop step on or otherwise batter the remote control unit This may damage the parts or lead to a malfunction e Do not mix old and new batteries Wipe away any leakage inside the remote control unit and install new batteries e f leakage should come into contact with your skin immediately wash it off thoroughly with water e Batteries contain chemical sub stances and we recommend that you dispose of them properly and in compliance with any local regulations Remote Control Operation Range Point the remote control unit from no more than about 20 feet from the remote control sensor and within about 60 degrees of the front of the unit DUD iO ie 1 E gt O e The operating distance may vary according
70. h of which also contains several sub menus The Player Menu displays information about the current disc and allows you to program play of the disc The Setup Menu displays the settings for the player and enables you to configure the audio and video parameters The menu system Is navigated using the Navigation 4 W lt gt Buttons 6 and selections are made using the Enter Button When an Icon or word on screen is highlighted so that it looks like a button you may select it by pressing the Enter Button The item will then appear to be a depressed button An instruction will appear on the bottom of the screen directing you to take further action or to choose from a list of options one of which will be highlighted A trian gle displayed to the right of the options means that additional options may be viewed by scrolling to the right using the Navigation Buttons Similarly a triangle displayed to the left of the options means that additional options may be viewed by scrolling to the left Throughout this manual when you are asked to scroll in a certain direction or move the cursor it means to use the Navigation A V 4 Buttons to move the visible cursor or to cause a new icon to appear highlighted on screen When you are asked to select an icon it means to use the Navigation A W p Buttons until the icon is highlighted and then to press the Enter Button Configuring the DVD280 Th
71. h to skip leaving a dot to indicate that it has no programmed play order 7 Make sure to instruct the DVD280 to play the disc in the programmed order by activating the Info icon on the left side of the screen and select ing the playback order setting see Figure 98 lt SET UP Disc pur E Audio Starto Disc s order ove off Track Elapted 0 58 20 Disc lint 4 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track Track E Preso ENTER to select the Playlist order DEE E orger Programmed order Figure 98 Alternatively press the Playlist Button at any time to display the Playlist Status Bar Select the current setting Disc Order or Programmed Order by pressing the Enter Button and scroll to the desired choice See Figure 72 PlayligL Digc s oroar Diece order Programmed order Figure 72 8 You may begin playback by moving the cursor to the word Player in the upper left corner of the screen and pressing the Enter Button During programmed play the track number shown in the front panel dis play will reflect its order on the disc However the Prog Indicator e will light to remind you that the disc s tracks are playing in programmed order For discs containing both JPEG files and audio files you may independently program the order in which pictures will appear on screen and the order in which audio files will be played Select the Picture or Audio icon on the left side of the screen and
72. hapters on a DVD press the Skip Previous Next Buttons ENT D e o move forward or backward through the DVD or CD disc being played at fast speed press the Search Slow Forward Reverse Buttons PE Once one of these buttons is pressed the fast search Will continue until the Play Button 14D is pressed Note that the fast play speeds are different for CD discs and DVDs For DVD playback there are four fast play speeds Each press of the Search Slow Forward Reverse Buttons PE will cycle to the next speed in the following order 2x 16x 64x 200x Note that there will be no audio playback during fast forward or reverse play of DVD discs This is normal for DVD as A V receivers and surround processors cannot process the digital audio streams during fast play modes audio will be heard during fast play of conven tional CDs For CD VCD and SVCD playback there are two fast play speeds Each press of the Search Slow Forward Reverse Buttons E I9 Will cycle to the next speed in the following order 4x 32x NOTE Fast Search is not available when MP3 or WMA discs are playing e When playing a DVD disc you may move forward or backward through the program being played in one of four slow motion speeds by first pressing the Pause Button D and then pressing the Search Slow Forward Reverse Buttons amp on the remote Each press of the buttons will move to the next speed in the following order
73. hich takes up the entire screen The Status Bar displays the current title the chapter or track the play mode and the time elapsed or remaining To see the Status Bar Display press the Status Button on the remote while a disc is playing Use the Navigation A w 4 Buttons E gt to move through the different features see Figure 65 TITLE 7 CHAPTER 1 TIME Tithe lapgad es ALUN QcChapter flaptea Chapter Ramaining Figure 65 NOTE When a CD WMA or MP3 disc is playing the Status Bar will not be available Instead the Player Menu of the on screen menu system will appear on screen See page 31 for more information on using the Player Menu For DVD Video discs the current Title and Chapter numbers will appear see Figure 66 TITLE Niue i Pause TIME Title Elapssd es ote Figure 66 Move the cursor to highlight any of these numbers and press the Enter Button to select a different track title or chapter see Figure 67 TITLE 4 CHAPTER 1 E REPEAT A TIME Tithe Elepsed D jj mM 2 7 4 Figure 67 For JPEG discs the File Index number and File Name will be displayed how ever you will not be able to change them see Figure 68 File Aak E Fila Marma E10 oo02 2 xam Figure 68 To navigate a JPEG disc you must use the Player Menu of the on screen menu system see page 34 The Time section of the Status Bar display offers a choice of time display modes rel
74. icon has been activated You may select an on screen time of 15 30 or 45 sec onds or you may have the image remain on screen for the duration the audio track is playing see Figure 64 PLAYERA SET UP Disc MPS IPEG ri Augic p re BIByl iE Discs order LLLI TI uj R amp nd m Picture Boot LEM REIS Wwe 24410 8 E Northridge meges Press ENTER to 15 bec a0 select now L snow the pictures j Eat 45 eae Follow Audio Track Figure 64 The setting will remain in effect until you stop play of the disc You may also scroll forward and backward through the image files on the disc using the Pic and Pic buttons on the remote NOTE When creating discs contain ing MP3 WMA and or JPEG files it is important to create the disc in one session You may be able to accom plish this either by adding all desired files to the disc at one sitting or by making sure not to finalize the disc before adding additional files If you don t finalize the disc the DVD280 will not be able to recognize or play any of the files until the disc is finalized but if you do finalize the disc and add additional files later although the files may be recognized by your PC the DVD280 may not recognize the files added in the later session Using the Status Bar Display The Status Bar provides an abbreviated snapshot of the status of the disc cur rently playing It appears across the top of the screen unlike the Player Menu w
75. ing from black to white going from left to right Contrast Adjustment 1 Adjust the contrast on your TV until you see a bright white bar in the lower right corner of the screen and a deep dark black bar at the left The optimal contrast setting will depend on your preference and the surrounding light in the TV room 2 If the brightness of the white bar no longer increases when the contrast is turned up or the borders of the white letters in the logo at the top of the test screen bloom over light into the black areas drastically decreasing the sharpness of the type the contrast has been turned up too much Reduce the contrast until these effects disappear and the video still looks realistic 3 If you are watching TV with cus tomary surrounding daylight adjust the contrast so that a normal video picture has about the same look as the surroundings in your room That way the eye is relaxed when watching the TV picture This con trast setting may be reduced when the surrounding light is dimmed thereby usually improving the sharpness of a video significantly he gray scale in the middle line needs to have the same clear dif ference between each bar as before the contrast adjustment If not go back to Brightness Adjustment and repeat Step 3 and then Contrast Adjustment making only minor adjustments each time for optimization Color Adjustment 1 When the brightness and contrast are set optimally turn up
76. ing please remember to write the new password in a safe place You cannot access rated discs or rating password menus or change or clear the password see below without entering the correct password If you forget your password you can reset the DVD280 to the factory default password 8888 after clearing the on screen menus from the display by pressing and holding the Clear Button P for more than 5 seconds NOTE This will restore all menu set tings to the factory default settings Any changes you have made will be lost Select Parental Control and enter the password 8888 see Figure 8 PLAYER SETA Digniay Language Eri ah Preferred Subkitie Language Panel Tirme Qut Status Bar Tirme out Parental COnerdl gt PSC Support EMBEN Sever La 1d Lal Show Angle Icon Enter Paso w rd to access parental contral Figure 8 Display Language HM preferred Subtitte Language Panel Time dut Status Bar Tirme out Parental Control PHC Support Screen Sever Show Angle Icon Se lec f tne desired parental control Level G 2 3PG OP 5 E 5 8 HE1 k Figure 9 It is recommended that you scroll to the right to the New Password option to set a new password the first time you use the DVD280 see Figures 9 and 10 When prompted to 23 seleci the desired parental control level use the Navigation Button to scroll to the New Password option and select it by pressing the Enter Butto
77. input for a multiroom system TV To S video input connector o e To video input connector yellow DVD280 DIGITAL ANALOG IDEO QUT AUDIO OUT AUDI OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL YyG VIDEO S VIDEO 9 gero O6 Pb Cb B Pr G R 6 SCART REMOTE CONTROL i To coaxial digital audio input connector To optical digital audio input connector To SGART connector Connecting to a Receiver When using the DVD280 with an audio receiver or processor connect it as follows First make either the SCART connection or one of the video connections S video com posite video or component video to the TV If you will sometimes use the TV without the audio compo nent and you did not choose the SCART connection you may optionally make the analog audio connection 3 to the TV Second make either the optical digital audio connection 3 or the coaxial digital audio connection to the receiver or processor If your receiver or processor is equipped with video connections you may optionally make connections 9 or 5 to the receiver and then connect the receiver s video monitor output to the TV To power outlet AC 230V 50Hz DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc NOTE Only one digital connection is required You may use either optical or coaxial according to the requirements of your system Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder Front Speaker Left Ri
78. is not avail able for CDs or JPEGs e he Resume function will be effec tive after the unit has been placed in standby mode for DVDs MP3s and WMAs but not for VCDs or SVCDs The resume function will not be effective after the unit has been turned fully off using the Main Power On Off Switch i Using the Player Menu The DVD280 has an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies the task of programming playback of discs Of course the simplest method of playing discs is to use the transport controls on the front panel or remote control However many features that will enhance your enjoyment of your favorite movies and music are only accessible using the on screen menu system Access the Player Menu by pressing the Setup Button The menu sys tem is navigated using the Navigation A W Buttons O and selections are made using the Enter Button When an icon or word on screen is highlighted with the appearance of a button you may select it by pressing the Enter Button The item will then appear to be a depressed button Usually an instruc tion will appear on the bottom of the screen directing you to take further action or to choose from a list of options one of which will be high lighted Throughout this manual when you are asked to scroll in a certain direction or move the cursor it means to use the Navigation A W p Buttons to move the visible cursor or to cause a new icon to ap
79. itis compatible with your equipment If your receiver or proces sor is capable of handling digital sig nals up to 96kHz select that option If your receiver or processor is capable of handling digital signals up to 192kHz select the No Limit option In this case all signals will be passed through at their native rates without down sampling If you select the 96kHz or No Limit options when your equipment is not capable of han dling higher resolution signals then you will not hear any audio when a higher resolution disc is played Change this setting to 48kHz so that the audio will be properly down sampled see Figure 22 PLAYERA S T UP Preferred Audio Language English Digital Output Original ees POM Limit Ha Limat Dynamic Range Mfr imum HALINTSTETT DET T A kHz SERRE Mo Limit Figure 22 The Dynamic Range setting allows you to take advantage of the pro gramming present on some Dolby Digital recordings to reduce the vol ume of louder peak passages so as to avoid disturbing others while maintaining intelligibility of quieter passages The DVD280 accomplishes this by compressing the audio to a greater or lesser degree depending on which setting you choose The Minimum compression setting does not affect the original soundtrack at all At the Medium compression set ting louder passages are a little bit quieter At the Maximum compression setting louder passages are much softer Feel free to
80. l 96kHz fidelity from these discs use the analog outputs of the DVD280 If your surround processor converter does not support 96kHz PCM audio you must use the DVD280 analog outputs for full 96kHz fidelity with these discs e When connecting an amplifier with an optical coaxial digital input that does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder be sure to select P CM as the initial setting in the Digital Output menu see page 18 Otherwise any attempt to play DVDs may cause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers e CDs can be played as they would normally be played NOTE Some first generation DTS decoders that do not support DVD DTS interface may not work properly with the DVD CD player Dolby Digital and DTS Both Dolby Digital and DTS are audio formats used to record 5 1 channel audio signals onto the digital track of film Both of these formats provide six separate channels left right center left rear right rear and common sub woofer The latest discs may include the 6 1 channel formats such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES Discrete These formats add an additional surround back channel behind the listener to create an even more realistic sense of envelopment Remember that Dolby Digital or DTS will only play 5 1 or 6 1 channel sound if you ve connected the optical or coaxial output of the DVD280 to a DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder see pa
81. l appear above the currently high lighted number Select the number corresponding to the audio track you wish to hear see Figure 44 PLAVER SET UP OvD Video igitel 4 Bangom 1 an BED inglish ta Title 1 chapter 1 b Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 chapter 6 English Dolby Digital a MESE Figure 44 The Playlist setting enables you to determine whether the materials will be played in the order in which they appear on the disc or in an order that you program see Programmed Play on page 43 This function generally is more useful for music discs than movies see Figure 45 11 2 SET UP DVD Video 1 Dalby Digital 5 1 esta eae Title 1 me chapter i Press ENTER EO select the Playlist order Diet order Programmed arter Figure 45 The Repeat setting allows you to repeat a title chapter or track folder or the entire disc except DVDs depending on the type of disc DVD CD MP3 WMA JPEG or VCD For MP3 WMA and JPEG discs you may repeat a folder However if the disc contains both MP3 and JPEG files the repeat folder option is not avail able Repeat folder is available for WMA JPEG discs as you may only access either the audio or image files at one time but not both together For all disc types if you have programmed a playlist see page 43 the Repeat All setting will repeat the playlist which may or may not include all of the tracks on
82. listing EL Pra Irak Figure 96 4 Scroll to the dot or number if you didn t clear the program as described in Step 3 next to the first track whose order you wish to program and you will be prompted at the bottom of the screen to add it to the end of the playlist enter a number to directly program it order in the playlist or clear the programming for that track see Figure 97 A c Staran Disc s order Gre Ore Track Elapeed 0 50 30 Press ENTER to program this track rest Elgar Figure 97 It is simplest to scroll to each track and select the Add function in the order you desire but you may prefer to directly enter the numerical order in which the tracks should be played Press the Enter Button type the number using the Numeric Keys D that reflects the order in which you wish the track to be played then press the Enter Button again Note that you must press these keys quickly before the prompt times out If it does time out the current track order will be highlighted and you may press the buttons again The DVD290 will update the track list order to fill in any holes so that if you enter 999 for a disc containing only 6 tracks the DVD280 will automatically place the track sixth in the programmed order 5 The programmed number will appear in the playlist in place of the dot or the original number Scroll down to the next track you wish to program 6 Scroll past any track you wis
83. mpatible with standard MP3 and WMA encoded discs Other compressed audio for mats used for Internet audio down loads will not play on the DVD280 Due to the differences in various versions of the MP3 and WMA for mats and the many differences between the CD R machines used to record discs on a computer it is possible that some discs may not play on the DVD280 even though they will work on a computer This is normal and does not indicate a fault with the unit When a multisession disc with both standard CD audio and MP3 or WMA content is in use the DVD280 will play only the CD audio sections of the disc Track numbers will be visible in the display but the files Will not be decoded If a disc containing MP3 WMA and or JPEG files is created in more than one session the DVD280 may not recognize files added during the later sessions especially if the disc was finalized after the first session e When a disc with multiple directo ries is playing only tracks from one directory can be displayed and played at a time Select the desired directory and press the Play Button 14D to start the first track To see and play tracks from other directo ries first you must select that direc tory then select the track and press the Play Button IQ e Only stereo audio playback is avail able for MP3 and WMA discs see Figure 92 PLAYER SET UP MPS JPEG Skar Northridge images stereo pinyD amp ck Only for M
84. n see Figure 10 PLAYER SETAN Disolay Language Eri ah Preferred Subtitre Language Panel Tirme Out Status Ber Tirme out Parental contral PEC Support EMBEN Savar Show Angie Icon Select the desired parental control leve C1 BAcult Off Haw Parzword Figure 10 You will be prompted to enter the new password see Figure 11 PLAYER SETAN sih Display Language Englian a i tal eines Preferred Subkitie Language pe Panel Tirm Qut Status Ber Tirmt out Parental Control PEC Support Screen Sever 5naw anglie Icon Figure 11 You will then be prompted to confirm the new password by reentering it see Figure 12 PLAYER EAE Display Language Engligh Preferred Subtitle Languape Panel Tirme Out Status Ber Tirmt out Parental Control PEC Support Screen Saver Show Angle Icon Figure 12 If you make a mistake you will be prompted to reenter and confirm your new password If you entered your password incorrectly when you first selected the Parental Control function you will be prompted to reenter it see Figure 13 PLAYER SETRA Disney Language Eri rah Preferred Subkitie Language Panel Tirme Out Statue Ber Tirmt out Parental contral PEC Support EMBEN Sever Show Angie Icon Passe ord wrong Please try if again Figure 13 After you have entered or changed the password you may go back and set the level of access see Figure 9 The lowest setting 1G refers to material
85. ng a disc con taining JPEG still image files press this button to view the previous picture 3 Pic When playing a disc con taining JPEG still image files press this button to view the next picture Search Slow Forward Allows you to search forward through a disc while it is in Play mode Each time you press this button while a DVD is playing the search speed changes as below F SEARCH 2x gt F SEARCH 16x gt F SEARCH 64x gt F SEARCH 200x gt F SEARCH 2x Two fast search speeds are available for VCDs SVCDs and CDs 4x and 32x Fast search is not available for MP3s or WMAs This button also allows you to play movies in Slow mode Each time you press this button while a DVD is play ing and after pressing the Pause Button 0 the slow speed will be changed as below F SLOW 1 2x 3 F SLOW 1 4x gt F SLOW 1 8x gt F SLOW 1 16x gt F SLOW 1 2x Slow speed playback is not available for CDs or for MP3 and WMA discs Two slow play speeds are available for VCDs and SVCDs 1 2x and 1 4x See page 30 for more information on fast search and slow play D Skip Step Next Press to go to the beginning of the next track When the Pause Button has been pressed during playback the picture advances frame by frame each time this button is pressed The step func tion is only available for DVDs VCDs and SVCDs 19 Status Press while a disc is playing to view the on screen status b
86. ng the Disc Menu Button will turn the PBC on and the disc will be played from the beginning SVCD Playback SVCDs can be played and controlled in the same way as described with VCDs above When SVCDs are loaded the VCD Disc Type will appear in the Player Menu e Due to the differences in various versions of the SVCD format and the many differences between the CD R machines used to record SVCD discs on a computer it is pos sible that some SVCD discs may not play on the DVD280 even though they will work on a computer This is normal and does not indicate a fault with the unit Zoom Function The Zoom function is available for VCDs by pressing the Zoom Button Repeatedly pressing this button Will cycle through the possible set tings of 1x 2x and 4x zoom PROGRAMMED PLAY Programmed Play Programmed play allows you to select any track title or chapter from a disc for playback in a specific order This type of programming is particularly useful for parties or other situations where you desire continu ous playback of specific selections for a long period of time Programming play lists is an intuitive process that is facilitated by the DVD280 s sophisticated on screen menu system The procedure is the same for all types of discs except VCDs and SVCDs although some of the screens may appear slightly dif ferent To program a disc for playback fol low these steps 1 Load the desired disc but do n
87. nly e Backlit ergonomically designed remote control e Future software upgrades acces sible via the Internet tThe number of languages depends on the information available on each individual DVD Compatible With CD as Well as DVD e The DVD280 will play any conven tional Audio CD CD A and most recordable CD R or erasable CD RW CDs bearing the logos shown here data discs containing MP3 WMA or JPEG files or any VCD or DVD Video disc with the Region Code indicated on the rear panel of the unit Disc Formats Supported by This Player The unit can play the following types of discs BYP wise DVD CD 8cm 31 8cm 31 12cm 5 12cm 57 The DVD280 will also play most DVD R DVD RW DVD R or DVD RW discs recorded in the DVD Video format but we cannot guarantee complete playback compatibility of DVD record able discs due to the wide variation in recorders and blank discs IS aise MSE DIGITAL AUDIO OSE UISG ReWritable Recordable dise CD RW CD R VCD or SVCD 12cm b 8cm 3 8cm 31 12cm 5 12cm 51 NOTE Playback of CD R or CD RW discs created on a computer requires proper formatting and finalization of the disc for audio playback Some computers and or software programs may not be capable of creating com patible discs DVD Video Disc Compatibility e 8cm 3 or 12cm 5 discs e Single sided or double sided discs e Single layer or dual layer discs e Dolby Digital DTS MPEG
88. nputs If you have a high definition television or projector that is compatible with high scan rate progressive video 480P connect these jacks to the HD component inputs PROGRESSIVE must be selected in the Video menu if you are using a progressive scan display device in order to take advantage of the progressive scan circuitry See the Scan Type section on page 26 for more information on progressive scan video IMPORTANT These jacks should NOT be connected to standard composite video inputs 9 Composite Video Output Connect this jack to the video input on a televi sion or video projector or to a video input on an A V receiver or processor If you are using that type of device for video input switching 9 SCART Out TV If your TV has a SCART socket you may connect a SCART cable to your TV and to your DVD player for improved video quality The SCART cable carries both audio and video Select Composite Video or RGB video for the SCART connector s video output signal see page 26 Remote Control Input Connect the output of a remote infrared sensor or the remote control output of another compatible product to this jack This will enable the remote control to operate even when the front panel remote sensor on the DVD280 is blocked This jack may also be used with compatible IR remote control based automation systems Remote Control Output 0 AC Power Cord Jack Region Code Remote Cont
89. o CDs your DVD player has the same features as a CD player including track skip repeat play and programmed playback These functions may be programmed using the Player Menu as described on pages 31 34 You may also access these functions directly using the remote control Selecting a Track During Stop Resume or Play mode enter the track number directly with the Numeric Keys on the remote The track selected will be played at once N Use the Player Menu to navigate the disc as described on pages 31 34 When a track is highlighted you may press the Enter Button to play it see Figure 81 lt PLATER SET UP Dige co Audio Stereo gt Piayilist Dise s order mad REA TT Off Track Elapeod GEN Fa Figure 81 e n all modes any track can be selected directly by entering its number with the Numeric Keys on the remote e You can skip through tracks forward or backward by pressing the Skip Step Next Prev Buttons track skip 1 1 EID ED e n Stop mode the front display will show the number of tracks recorded on a CD below the Track Indicator and the total time on the disc Selecting Time Display The time display in the front panel display or in the on screen menu sys tem can be selected and adjusted In the Player Menu select the Time setting in the upper portion of the dis play Press the Enter Button to be prompted at the bottom of the
90. o presses of the Random Button D Video Off Feature During CD playback some listeners may prefer to turn off the DVD280 s video circuitry Although the video section is electrically isolated from the audio section some users may prefer to turn the video displays off during audio playback to prevent any possibility of interference between audio and video You may also wish to turn the video display off if you find the menu system distracting or unnecessary during CD playback To turn the video displays off while a CD is playing simply press the Video Off Button gt Press the button again to restore the video output The V Off Indicator 4 will light to remind you that the video displays have been turned off Note that the video output will automatically be restored each time the DVD280 Is turned on 39 40 IIP3 WMA PLAYBACK The DVD280 is among the few DVD players that are able to play discs recorded with MP3 or WMA files This means that you may enjoy the latest music using discs created in your computer through the high quality audio components in your home theater system As the way that MP3 and WMA files are recorded on discs differs from the way conven tional CD audio discs are structured MP3 WMA playback is slightly differ ent from that of standard CDs MP3 and WMA discs may contain 200 tracks or even more To get the best overview about all tracks on the disc and their names and to select or pro gram
91. oduct yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 23 When replacement parts are required be sure the service tech nician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitu tions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 24 Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 25 The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Figure A Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 sories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart Is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus wm combination to avoid injury from tip over Antenna Lead In Wire Ground Clamp Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductors NEC Section 810 21 Electric Service Equipment Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H zn HCGUL1492 6500 04 2004 EN DVD280 DVD CD PLAYER 4 ntroduction 5 Safety Information 7 Features amp DVD Compatibility 8 Packing Li
92. on EJ to close the disc drawer After the drawer closes you will see a brief indication of READING in both the Main Information Display FK and in the upper right corner of the on screen display to alert you to the fact that the unit is determining the type of disc DVD CD VCD SVCD JPEG WMA or MP3 and is reading the data for track chapter title and other information about the disc Once the disc s data has been read the type of disc will be displayed by the Disc Type Indicator FX and the disc will automatically begin playing The disc s track timing information and other relevant data will appear in the information display For CD discs only the Player Menu of the OSD sys tem will automatically appear to pro vide disc and track information and to enable you to program the order in which the tracks will be played The Player Menu may be accessed during playback of DVDs by pressing the Setup Button and highlighting it using the A W Navigation Buttons C While a DVD is playing you may access the Status Bar by pressing the Status Button to view information on the current title and chapter to change the current title or chapter or to view time elapsed or remaining for a title or chapter see Figure 36 TiT Go CHARTER 1 TIME Tik Elgen Figure 36 In addition during DVD playback only the right corner of the Status Bar will automatically display the current play mode in response to an
93. onnected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system Is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure ground ing of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding con ductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding elec trodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A 18 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of over head power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 19 Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 20 Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 21 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 22 Do not attempt to service this pr
94. or Linear PCM digital audio tracks e MPEG 2 digital video e Discs are generally divided into one or more titles which may be further subdivided into chapters Audio CD Compatibility e 8cm 3 or 12cm 5 discs e Linear PCM digital audio e Audio CDs are divided into tracks CD R RW Compatibility e 12cm 5 discs e Linear PCM MP3 32kbps 320kbps or Windows Media WMA 16kbps 192kbps digital audio e May contain JPEG still images up to 5 megapixels file size up to 5Mb e Linear PCM discs are generally divided into tracks like an audio CD MP3 WMA and JPEG discs or discs that contain more than one of these formats are divided into files which may be organized into folders depending on how the disc was Created VCD SVCD Compatibility e 12cm 5 discs e Linear PCM MP1 MPEG 1 Layer 1 MP3 MPEG 1 Layer 3 digital audio e MPEG 1 digital video e May contain JPEG still images Video CD Version 2 0 e Some discs may contain menus and chapters while other discs simply contain tracks Version 2 0 discs may offer interactive playback control PBC However the DVD280 will NOT play the following e DVD Audio discs unless the disc contains Dolby Digital DTS MPEG or Linear PCM digital audio tracks e DVD Video discs with a Region Code other than that indicated on the rear panel e DVD ROM data discs e DVD RAM discs e CD I discs e CD G discs e Kodak Photo CD discs NOTE Due to dif
95. ot start playback Stop playback if the disc begins to play automatically 2 Display the Player Menu on screen by pressing the Setup Button amp Ti to display the on screen menus and then using the Navigation lt p gt Buttons to highlight the Player Menu You may deactivate the Info icon to make it easier to view long lists of tracks chapters or files Make sure that the Program icon is activated see Figure 95 KN ur mit oe by Disc s orger on ort Track Elapeea 0 58 30 Diec list z E l1 655 ENTER to remove program list from screen Figure 95 3 Move the cursor to the Disc List Prg List button on the right side of the screen The button is at the top of a list of numbers next to each track These numbers indicate the order in which the track will be played As indicated on the bottom of the screen see Figure 96 by press ing the Disc List Prg List button you have the option of displaying the disc order of play or a programmed order To program a new playlist select the programmed order of play then clear the list displaying a dot in place of a number If you only wish to change the order of a few tracks without pro gramming the entire list leave the dis play in program order and scroll down to those tracks you wish to reprogram or skip kN PLAYEH SET UP Disc Lo TET Stared Pinylist Dise s order Repeat DH Random Off Timea HI SAI TEE ID Ghee let hinge track
96. ou may be required to enter a code from the list below to access that language See pages 22 23 for more information on entering language codes Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Icelandic 1383 Sangho 8371 Afar 6565 Indonesian 7378 Sanskrit 8365 Afrikaans 6570 Interlingua 7365 Scots Gaelic 7168 Albanian 8381 Interlingue 7369 Serbian 8382 Ameharic 6577 lunpiak 7375 Servo Groatian 8372 Arabic 6582 Irish 1165 Sesotho 8384 Armenian 7289 Italian 1384 Setswana 0478 Assamese 6583 Japanese 7465 Shona 8378 Aymara 6588 Javanese 7487 Sindhi 8368 Azerbaijani 6590 Kannada 7578 Singhalese 8373 Bashkir 6665 Kashmiri 7583 Siswati 8383 Basque 6985 Kazakh 7575 Slovak 8375 Bengali Bangla 6678 Kinyarwanda 8287 Slovenian 8376 Bhutani 6890 Kirghiz 7589 Somali 8379 Bihari 6672 Kirundi 8278 Spanish 6983 Bislama 6673 Korean 1519 Sundanese 8385 Breton 6682 Kurdish 7585 Swahili 8387 Bulgarian 6671 Laothian 7679 Swedish 8386 Burmese 7789 Latin 7665 Tagalog 8476 Byelorussian 6669 Latvian Lettish 7686 Tajik 8471 Cambodian 15 7 Lingala 7678 Tamil 8465 Catalan 6765 Lithuanian 7684 Tatar 8484 Chinese 9072 Macedonian 7775 Telugu 8469 Corsican 6779 Malagsy 7771 Thai 8472 Croatian 7282 Malay 77183 Tibetan 6679 Czech 6783 Malayalam 7116 Tigrinya 8473 Danish 6865 Maltese 1164 Tonga 8479 Dutch 7876 Maori 1113 Tsonga 0483 English 6978 Marathi 7182 Turkish 8482 Esperanto 6979 Moldavian 1119 Turkmen 0475 Estonian 6984 Mongolian 1116 Twi 8487 Faroese 7079 Na
97. ough the list Then press the gt Navigation Button to return to the list see Figure 89 PLAYER SET UP Disc ay Audio Playliat Dige s order Rapeat i E Random ort a JIVE B 4 04 FP NNI A 1 63 een Press EXTER bo move khe list one page Bown Figure 89 To start play of the track selected on the list press the Enter Button or Play Button A During MP3 WMA playback some of the standard CD DVD playback con trols operate in their normal fashion e You may skip forward to the next track on the disc by pressing the Skip Next Button NA e You may skip back to the current or previous track on the disc by press ing the Skip Prev Button DID once or twice e Press the Pause Button FAD to momentarily stop playback Press the Play Button J to resume play Press the Stop Button EJ twice to enter stop mode e Fast search and slow play are not available during MP3 WMA play back e You may play an MP3 or WMA disc in random mode like a normal CD see page 39 If the Player Menu is not visible on screen press the Setup Button to display it Scroll down to the Random setting and select it by pressing the Enter Button Scroll left or right to select the Random On or Off setting and press the Enter Button again You may also access the Random function while an MP3 or WMA disc is playing by pressing the Random Button see Figure 90 PLAYER SET UP Diac Au wed Pl
98. ower to the DVD280 Once the unit has been turned on with this switch the Power Indicator KJ will light up in red and the DVD280 may be turned on from either the front panel or remote control Press the switch again to turn the unit com pletely off Fl Power On Off Standby Press the button once to turn the DVD280 on and the Power Indicator KJ will turn orange Press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode and the Power Indicator KJ will turn back to red Note that in order for this switch to operate the Main Power Switch must be pressed in so that it is in the ON position KE Power Indicator This LED will be illuminated in red when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on When the unit is in operation the indicator will turn orange Ef Disc Drawer This drawer is used to hold the discs played in the unit Be certain to seat all discs carefully within the recess in the drawer Do not press down on the drawer when It is open to avoid damage to the player Ej Eject Press this button to open or close the disc tray J Play Press to initiate playback or to resume playback after the Pause Button FAD has been pressed Pause Press this button to momentarily pause playback To resume playback press the button again If a DVD is playing action will freeze and a still picture will be dis played when the button is pressed EJ Stop Press this button once to place the
99. pear highlighted on screen When you are asked to select an icon it means to use the Navigation A W p Buttons until the icon is highlighted and then to press the Enter Button The Player Menu Move the cursor to the Player icon in the upper left corner of the screen but do not press the Enter Button The Player Menu will appear on screen see Figure 41 PLAYER API Disc RU ITe T4 Audio 1 Dolby Digital 5 1 Playlist Dise s order Bapak Gri Bancgam orf Subtitle S Tithe 1 LE Chapter 4 Figure 41 You may begin playback of the disc by pressing the Enter Button or you may program the order in which the materials on the disc will be played 31 32 which may be done only while the disc is inthe Stop mode You may also begin play of a specific Title Chapter or Track by moving the cursor to the list of disc materials in the lower portion of the screen and pressing the Enter Button to select a Title and then to select a Chapter or Track for play Normally the Info icon on the left side of the screen will be active and infor mation about the disc will appear If you wish to remove this information from the screen select the Info icon and press the Enter Button to deactivate it and only the list of groups or titles will appear see Figure 42 Press the Info icon again to return the disc information to the screen PLANER SET UP Title 4 i aa Chapter 1 Lm Figure 42
100. ppear after two seconds PLAYER SET UP Display Language Engligh P Preferred Subtitle Language Panel Tirme Out Status Bar Tirm out Parental contral PEC Support seret Saver Snow Angle Icon elect th Status DOT S E me out periad LEE I 20 EEE gri Figure 7 Parental Control The DVD280 s Password System is used to control viewing of restricted programs and offers the capability to change the password itself and the rating The DVD280 is shipped with 8888 as the default password and with the parental control settings off The following instructions will show how to change the password and lock the settings NOTE The DVD must be specifically encoded with rating information for Parental Control to work The Rating Levels The five MPAA rating symbols are G General Level 1 PG Parental Guidance Level 3 PG13 Parental Guidance and 13 years old Level 4 R Restricted Level 6 and NC 17 from 17 years old Level 7 The DVD280 will accommodate a total of eight rating steps as set by the DVD creators These additional steps allow for more critical control of pro gram playback for all audiences Level 8 All DVDs including adult materials can be played Levels 7 to 2 DVDs for general audi ences children can be played Level 1 DVDs for children can be played DVDs for adults general audi ences are prohibited Password If you change the password from the factory default sett
101. r if the disc contains WMA and JPEG files you will only be able to access either the audio or the image files at any one time using the method described below You may control this function using the Player Menu Press the Setup Button and select the Player Menu You will observe two icons on the lower left Audio and Picture both active see Figure 61 Aaa Disc MP3IJPEG BELLI Stared Playlist Dise s order Hip Or Random ore a 13 ac moat ELETT LIBE ERELT amp Horthridge Images Figure 61 To play the audio files without view ing the images stop play and move the cursor to the Picture icon and deactivate it see Figure 62 To view the images without hearing the audio files move the cursor to the Audio icon and deactivate it see Figure 63 One icon will always be active b a PLAYER E 4 Dig LIB PEG 0 00 00 i i Audio siaran Playlist Dise s arder 1 Ex Repeat Random Raaot LET EET X E asa LI I m ET Press ENTER to Snow picture tracks Figure 62 PLAYER SET UP l ET TT gogoo A i P Audio Starag PYG Dice s order i FEN Repa at or Random on ee Picturg EI Agat E i Harthridge images PC TURE Press ENTER t remove picture tracks Figure 63 You may change the amount of time each image remains on screen at the Picture line in the upper portion of the screen The Picture line is only visible when the Picture
102. rol Output Connect this jack to the infrared IR input jack of another compatible remote con trolled product to have the built in remote sensor on the DVD280 pro vide IR signals to other compatible products D AC Power Cord Jack Connect the correct plug for your area here and to an AC outlet If the outlet is controlled by a switch make certain that it is in the ON position Region Code This player is designed and manufactured for com patibility with Region Management Information that is encoded on most DVD discs This Region Code is usually displayed on the DVD case and the disc This player has been configured by the factory for playback of discs containing a specific Region Code which is indicated on the carton and here on the rear panel of the unit and for discs that do not contain Region Code information If there is any other Region Code on a disc it will not play on the DVD280 Consult with your local JBL dealer or distributor if you have any questions regarding the Region Code setting of this player NOTE You ll find more details about all audio video connections under setup and Connections on the following pages SETUP AND CONNECTIONS Ensure that the power switch of this unit and of other equipment to be connected is set to Off before commencing connection Do not block the ventilation holes of any of the equipment and arrange them so that air can circulate freely Read through the instruction
103. rols on your video dis play monitor or TV with the DVD280 s video adjustments set at the midpoint Move the cursor to the Video Adjustments submenu icon on the left side of the screen which shows a set of slide controls and select it by pressing the Enter Button See Figure 31 SETAN Aspect Ratio 1673 TV Standard HT5C Scan Type Inieriaced E Video Output Scart 4 SEAL output Ru Video MODE Auto Preco EXTER to adjust y TT Figure 31 Unlike the other submenus the video adjustments will appear only in the upper portion of your screen and this submenu is not part of the main OSD menu system see Figure 32 color mr T Tint a m Contrast O Block Level 01 E Brigntmeso Gs Test Screen Of Dona Figure 32 If the test screen is enabled it will also appear Select the Test Screen setting on the bottom row of the Video Adjustments Submenu to turn the DVD280 s built in video color bar screen on or off When the test screen is enabled the Video Adjustments Submenu will disappear from the screen after 5 seconds allowing you to make adjustments using the controls on your video display or to clearly view adjustments made using the Video Adjustments Submenu Press any key to return the submenu to the screen and continue making adjustments see Figure 33 If you wish to access other portions of the on screen menu system you will need to press the Setup Button again Color m NI E i Contras
104. rs Random Indicator e Program Indicator Ell Angle Indicator This indicator blinks when alternative viewing angles are available on the DVD currently playing Test Indicator This indicator lights when the video test screen is activated 4 V OFF Indicator This indicator lights when the unit s video output has been turned off by pressing the Video Off Button QB on the remote control VCD Playback Control Indicator This indicator lights when the play back control function is turned on for VCDs V A B Repeat Indicator This indica tor lights when a specific passage for repeat playback has been selected y Chapter Track Title Indicators These indicators are used with the Title Number Indicators 8 and the Chapter Track Number Indicators to display the current track for CDs VCDs and SVCDs and the current Title and Chapter for DVDs e Repeat Indicators These indica tors light when any of the Repeat functions are in use gt Random Indicator This indicator lights when the unit is in the Random Play mode e Program Indicator This indicator lights when the Playlist has been set to the programmed order using the Player Menu of the Graphic User Interface See page 43 for more infor mation REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power On Repeat Playlist Audio Eject Navigation A V Buttons D Info Navigation lt gt Buttons Enter D Pause D Skip Step Previous
105. ru 7865 Ukrainian 8575 Fiji 7074 Nepali 7869 Urdu 8582 Finnish 7073 Norwegian 7879 Uzbek 8590 French 7082 Occitan 7967 Vietnamese 8673 Frisian 7089 Oriya 7982 Volapuk 8679 Galician 7176 Oromo Afan 7977 Welsh 6789 Georgian 7565 Panjabi 8065 Wolof 8779 German 6869 Pashto Pushto 8083 Xhosa 8872 Greek 6976 Persian 7065 Yiddish 7473 Greenlandic 7576 Polish 8076 Yoruba 8979 Guarani 7178 Portuguese 8084 Zulu 9085 Gujarati 7185 Quechua 8185 Hausa 7265 Rhaero Romance 8277 Hebrew 7387 Romanian 82 9 Hindi 7273 Russian 8285 Hungarian 7285 Samoan 8377 45 46 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM Unit does not turn on Disc does not play No picture No sound Picture is distorted or jumps during fast forward or reverse play Some remote buttons do not operate during DVD play prohibited symbol appears see below The OSD menu is in a foreign language The symbol appears Picture is displayed in the wrong aspect ratio Remote control inoperative Disc will not copy to VCR POSSIBLE CAUSE e Main Power Switch Ell turned off e No AC power e Standby pressed within 4 seconds after Main Power Switch e Disc loaded improperly Incorrect disc type e Invalid Region Code e Rating is above parental preset e Intermittent connections e Wrong input Progressive Scan output selected e Video Off feature active e Intermittent connections Incorrect digital audio selection e DVD disc is in
106. s before connecting other equipment Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables VIDEO NOTES e While we suggest the use of compo nent video for higher quality pic tures you may also use the stan dard S video or composite video connection if your TV does not have component video inputs Never con nect more than one video output from the DVD player to your TV or A V receiver use only one of them The composite video output yellow combines the complete video signal composite and sends it to the TV or to the A V receiver by one cable only Use the video output when your TV set is equipped with a video input jack only The S separate video output con nector separates the color C and luminance Y signals before trans mitting them to the TV set in order to achieve a sharper picture Use the S video cable when connecting the player to a TV equipped with an S video input for improved picture clarity e The component video outputs fur ther separate the color components of the video signal optimizing the DVD280 s video performance Com ponent video connections are pre ferred when available on your TV or receiver If you are using a televi sion or video display that is compati ble with high resolution 480P video signals make sure to use the input jacks on the video marked HD Component if available Also make sure to configure the display s input settings for us
107. s of the codecs For best results we recom mend that MP3 files be encoded at bit rates ranging between 32kbps and 320kbps WMA files should be encoded at bit rates between 16kbps and 192kbps JPEG files should contain no more than 5 megapixels and the file size should be no larger than 5Mb Upgradeability via Internet The firmware controlling the func tionality of the JBL DVD280 is fully upgradeable In the event of future improvements to its operations and features it will be possible to down load firmware upgrades from www jbl com Simply copy the down loaded file onto a CD R and insert it into the DVD280 for an automatic upgrade Packing List 1 JBL DVD280 DVD Player 1 Remote control 2 AA batteries 1 A V cable for stereo analog audio and composite video 1 S video cable 1 1 38 Remote input output cable 3 AC power cords Use the one appropriate for your region and electrical requirements If none is correct for your area you may need to contact your local JBL distributor to obtain the correct power cord 1 Owner s manual TERMINOLOGY Since they share some of the charac teristics and technology of CD play ers many of the terms and opera tional concepts used in a DVD player are similar to what you may be famil iar with from CD players and chang ers or older video disc formats such as Laser Disc However if this is your first DVD product some of the terms used to describe the features of a
108. s targeted for a general audi ence and considered to be appropri ate for all Higher ratings are given to materials targeted toward older more mature audiences those materials may not be appropriate for younger viewers as described above More information about ratings is available at www mpaa org movieratings The DVD280 is capable of playing Video CDs VCDs a format that pre dates DVD If you plan on playing VCDs it is recommended that you set the Playback Control PBC Support setting to On see Figure 14 However if you wish to use the Repeat and Random functions of the DVD280 they will only be available with this setting turned off See page 42 for more information PLAYER SET UP Display Language English Preferred Subtitle Language Off Panel Time Qut el Status Ber Time out Parental Control PEC Support Screen Sever Show Angle icon select PEL support for VCD diets only Gi oA Figure 14 The DVD280 offers a Screen Saver option to protect your TV or video display from damage that may occur if the player is left turned on with the same still image for a period of time There is a possibility that the image may be burned into some display devices This is particularly important for plasma displays Set Screen Save to On so that the DVD280 will run the screensaver when no action has been detected for 5 minutes Press a desired command key on the front panel or remote to wake the DVD28
109. scribed on page 34 A temperature bar will be displayed between the description of the time being displayed and the actual numerical display to indicate approxi mately what percentage of the title has been played thus far A useful feature of the DVD280 is its capability of starting playback from a specific time marker on the disc To use this feature first press the Status Button while the disc is in play Use the Navigation a w lt p Buttons to highlight the time display in the lower right corner of the Status Bar Using the Numeric Keys D enter the one digit hour two digit minute and two digit second from which you wish to begin playback Once you have entered all digits play will begin from that point on the disc The time search function Is not avail able for MP3 WMA or JPEG discs For DVDs VCDs SVCDs and CDs the time search function will automatic ally change the time display to Title Elapsed for DVDs or Track Elapsed for the other disc types mentioned Time search is also available on CDs while Repeat or Programmed play is active For VCDs and SVCDs it is available while Repeat play is active For DVDs it is only available during standard play Remember that the invalid symbol appears on the screen when you press a button that doesn t have any function To make the Status Bar dis appear from the screen press the Status Button or the Clear Button on the remote control While a
110. scs and discs recorded with audio files in the Windows Media WMA and MP3 formats The DVD280 is also capable of displaying a slide show of still images in the JPEG format which may be com bined with MP3 or WMA audio files for a multimedia presentation The DVD280 offers video playback of the highest possible quality thanks to state of the art pixel by pixel pro cessing and progressive scan video outputs for use with digital HDTV Ready display monitors Using a high speed digital processor the DVD290 is capable of reconstructing the 3 2 pulldown effect introduced when film based programs are trans ferred to video In conjunction with precision video output DACs the end result is a full 60 frame per second image that is the closest thing to film this side of your local cinema Of course conventional Y Pr Pb compo nent video S video and composite video outputs are also available for use with analog televisions and video projectors In keeping with our tradition as a leader in audio technology JBL has packed the DVD280 with the latest features including audiophile grade audio output DACs and full compati bility with 96kHz audio programming Both coaxial and optical digital out puts are available for direct connec tion to A V receivers or surround processors so that you may take advantage of Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks Built in MP3 and WMA decoding allows music discs created and finalized on a compu
111. sing and holding the Clear Button for at least 5 seconds The display will blink indicating that the scan type has been reset to interlaced mode Alternatively you may connect either the Composite 3 or S Video Output to your TV so that you can see the on screen menus and change this setting which does not affect the composite or S video signal PLAYER SET UP Aspect Ratio 16 5 TV Standard ATSC Scan Tyne Progreaaive E Scart Output Composite Vides Mode Auta Video Output Compa nent Select the scan type interlaced Progreggiva Figure 27 The Video Output setting selects between the SCART and Com ponent Video Outputs If you have connected one of these outputs to your video display and the screen is blank you will need to temporarily connect the Composite 3 or S Video Output to your TV in order to view the on screen menus and change this setting see Figure 28 TW Standard NTSC Scan Type interlaced D Video Output Scart Start Output Composite Video MODE Auto Select the video output type Fr romaongn Figure 28 The SCART Output setting only affects the SCART Out TV video output If your TV or video display monitor is capable of accepting an RGB type signal select this setting for the best video performance Otherwise choose the Composite setting see Figure 29 Aspect Ratio 16 3 TV Stenderd HT5C Scan Type Interiacea D Video Output Scart SEAL output Video M
112. st 9 Terminology 11 Front Panel Controls 12 Front Panel Information Display 13 Remote Control Functions 16 Rear Panel Connections 17 Setup and Connections 18 Connecting to a TV Only 19 Connecting to a Receiver Amplifier With Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder 20 Remote Control Operation 21 Digital Audio 22 System Setup 22 On Screen Menu System 22 Configuring the DVD280 22 system Submenu Settings 23 Parental Control 24 Audio Submenu Settings 25 Video Submenu Settings 2 Video Adjustments Submenu 28 Test Screen 29 Playback Basics for All Formats 29 Loading Discs 30 Using a DVD s Menu 31 Zoom Feature 31 Playback Resume Feature 31 Using the Player Menu 34 Using the Status Bar Display 35 Changing the Audio Track 36 Changing the Subtitle Language 36 Changing the Camera Angle 36 Repeat Play 3 A B Repeat Play 3 Information Menus 38 Audio CD Playback 38 selecting a Track 38 selecting Time Display 38 Repeat Play od A B Repeat Play 39 Random Play 39 Video Off Feature 40 MP3 WMA Playback 41 Programmed Playback With MP3 or WMA Discs 41 Information Menus 41 JPEG Playback 42 VCD Playback 42 Using the Status Bar for VCD Playback 42 Playback Control Declaration of Conformity CE We Harman Consumer Group International 2 route de Tours 72500 Ch teau du Loir France declare in own responsibility that the product described in this owner s manual is in compliance with technical standards EN 55013
113. start of a chapter This feature is out of the control of the DVD280 as it is set by the disc s internal programming Important Notes on DVD Playback The DVD280 is capable of all the fea tures and options covered by the DVD standards However it is up to the producer of a DVD disc to decide which of those features and functions are available on any given disc For that reason not all discs will function identically and some discs will not have many of the features of the DVD system For example most current DVD discs do not take advantage of the multiple angle feature When you press a button and the player displays the Feature Prohibited icon O this is an indication that the disc has not been programmed for that feature In addition it is common for the pro ducers of DVD discs to block the use of certain functions during only some parts of a disc For example many discs prohibit the use of fast play but tons or prohibit access to the Chapter Menu display during the playback of copyright notices studio logos movie credits or trailers The appearance of the Feature Prohibited icon O or the inability of certain features to operate when the disc itself has pro hibited them does not indicate a problem with the DVD280 as these features are outside of the unit s control Zoom Feature The DVD280 s advanced digital video processing circuits include a Zoom feature that allows you to enlarge the image for
114. t o ELIJA MEE Brightness O E Come PRO SOUND COMES HOME Figure 33 You may make video adjustments by selecting either the or symbol next to each parameter s temperature bar and clicking on it repeatedly stripes will appear to the left or right of the center stripe to reflect your changes see Figure 34 Color EIU TT Tint zz i LOLOSE Eee flock Level E Brighthesa 1 EXE LN Sereen if Done Figure 34 When adjusting the Black Level set ting note that the only adjustments available are to have the setting either at the midpoint which provides a full 0 to 100 black level setting or full which complies with standards for video with what is called setup or ata 7 5 to 100 black level setting Follow the procedure on page 28 to adjust your video display and maxi mize your enjoyment of the DVD280 s high performance video processing Circuits 2 26 TEST SCREEN DVD is one of the highest quality sources ever made available for in home playback of prerecorded pictures and sound In order to make certain that your home theater sys tem is fully optimized to take advan tage of DVD s superb picture quality the DVD280 offers a built in video test signal that makes it easy to calibrate your TV or video display for proper playback Test Screen To utilize the built in test screen press the Test Button P at any time while the player is in Stop or Resume mode or
115. t Companent Scart Output Composite Wide Mone Auro Select the video cteandard Auta NTSC PAL Figure 26 The Scan Type setting allows you to select between progressive and interlaced scanning depending on the capabilities of your video display Although progressive scanning pro vides a superior picture it is only available using the Component Y Pr Pb Video Outputs You must also make certain that your video dis play is capable of displaying a pro gressive signal If it is not then you will not see any picture when this setting is configured as Progressive Select the Progressive option if you have a video display that is compati ble with input sources of 480P or greater Displays labeled as HDTV Ready including virtually all large screen LCD and plasma displays are compatible with progressive scan The DVD280 s component video out puts are set to progressive scan video output at the factory for optimal performance If your video display is not capable of displaying progressive scan materials you will need to change this setting to Interlaced This setting does not affect the SCART connection see Figure 27 NOTE If you have connected the DVD290 to a video display that is not capable of displaying progressive scan video using the Component Y Pr Pb Video Outputs and you have inadvertently changed the Scan Type setting to Progressive you may reset the scan type to interlaced by pres
116. tact progressively so that all the lines in each frame odd and even are shown at the same time But because most TVs cannot handle a progressive signal all current DVD players generate an interlaced out put for compatibility The DVD280 is among the select few DVD players with true progressive scan video out put for use with compatible TVs and CRT projectors and with all plasma LCD and DLP display devices via the component video output The result is 40 greater light output than a conventional TV and a stunningly detailed high definition image along with an almost complete absence of visible scanlines and motion artifacts The DVD280 s sophisticated pixel by pixel processing is a major advance ment over the previous generation s line by line processing bringing out even greater detail in your favorite video presentations Of course traditional Y Pr Pb component video S video and composite video outputs are included for use with conventional televisions and projectors Reading This isa message that you will see when you first press the Play Button J It refers to the fact that the player must first examine the contents of the disc to see whether it is a CD or DVD and then extract the information about the type of material on the disc such as languages aspect ratios subtitles number of titles and more The slight delay while the contents of the disc are read Is normal Resume The operation of the Stop Button
117. ter to be played back through your home theater system for increased listening pleasure When playing DVDs easy to under stand on screen menus and icons make it simple to change languages soundtracks subtitles or aspect ratio while a parental lock function enables you to control which discs may be viewed by younger members of the household DVD players are among the fastest growing consumer electronics prod ucts ever brought to market so this may be the first DVD player you ve owned Although many of the fea tures of the DVD280 resemble those of standard CD changers or players there are a number of functions that you may be unfamiliar with To ensure that you are able to take advantage of all the power and flexibility the DVD290 has to offer we encourage you to review this manual That small investment of your time will pay major dividends in the enjoyment you will get from proper use of the DVD280 If you have additional questions about this product or its installation or operation that are not answered in this manual please contact your dealer as he or she Is your best source of local information You may also contact JBL via e mail through our Web site at www jbl com NOTE This player is designed and manufactured for compatibility with Region Management Information that is encoded on most DVD discs This Region Code is usually displayed on the DVD case and the disc This player has been configured by the fac
118. terference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to cor rect the interference by one or more of the following measures m heorient or relocate the receiving antenna m increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con nected m Consult the dealer or an experi enced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful inter ference and 2 this device must accept interference received includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user s authority to operate the equipment CAUTION The DVD280 uses a laser system To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not open the cabi net enclosure or defeat any of the safety mechanisms provided for your protection DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM To ensure proper use of this product please read this owner s manual carefully and retain it for future use Should the unit require maintenance or repair please con tact your local JBL service center Refer servicing to qualified person nel only FEATURES amp DVD COMPATIBILIT
119. the color control to the level of your prefer ence Adjust to the level where the colors look strong but still natural not overdone If the color level is too high depending on the TV some of the bars will seem wider or the color intensity will not increase while the control is turned up Then the color control must be reduced again Ultimately you also should test the color intensity with a video e g pictures of natural faces flowers fruit and vegeta bles and other common natural articles for an optimal setting of the color intensity 2 f your TV has a Tint option this is available or effective only with NTSC signals not with PAL use the large white bar below the gray scale to tweak the warmth of the picture Every viewer has a prefer ence as to how the glow of the picture should be Some prefer a little colder picture some a warmer glow The Tint function on your TV and the white bar can be used to control this Adjust the Tint to the level at which you feel the white color has the tone you prefer Convergence and Edge Focus The crosshatch pattern that sur rounds the test screen may be used to evaluate edge focus and conver gence in front or rear projection video displays However the controls used to adjust these parameters are often not user accessible In any event these adjustments are ex tremely complex and require proper training and experience to avoid worsening the situation Therefore
120. the disc See Figure 46 PLAVER SET UP Oise DVD Video Audio 1 Dalby Digital 5 1 MELUL HIE TS Dise s orter M aipat 7 Bancom orf Subtitle off br Title 1 me Chapter 4 Press ENTER LO Select the regent MENE 1 Tithe Figure 46 The Random setting is not available for DVDs see Figure 47 PLAYER SET UP Dies DVD Video Mud Audio 1 English Dolby Digital 2 0 i PIaylist Disc s order ES tepaat ii Rendom i Subtitle OFF F3 Title 1 m chepter 4 Chapter 2 chapter 3 W chapter 4 chapter 5 D chapter amp Prese ENTER to select the random mode GN oir Figure 47 The Subtitle setting allows you to select a subtitle language if one is available on the disc This setting will apply only to that disc see Figure 48 PLAVER SET UP Disc Dvp vidao i ae Augip 1 Engligh Daloy Digital 2 0 Playlist Programmed order LL TI on Hartan amp Title 4 LL Chapter 4 chapter 2 Chapter 3 s Chapter Chapter 3 5 chapter 6 Press EXTER to select n suptitie language Off English Spanigh Figure 48 Disc Navigation Using the Player Menu The Player Menu makes it easy to select the specific item on the disc that you d like to play Move the cursor to the list of materials on the disc see Figure 49 PLAVER SET UP Disc DVD Video yj Awol 1 Dolby Digital 5 7 Er Disc s order on ore Random on EE urn an Diac list las Title 1 W Titla 2 Title Tith
121. thout any parts being cut off You will see the entire frame of the movie and DVDs recorded with normal 4 3 format will fill the entire screen But movies in widescreen will occupy a smaller portion of the screen with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen e 4 3 PanScan Choose this setting if the DVD280 is connected to a con ventional 4 3 TV set and you want widescreen movies to fill the entire screen Note that this setting is effective only with a few widescreen DVDs recorded with the Pan and Scan mode With those movies you won t see parts of the picture par ticularly the right and left edges Most discs produced in a widescreen format can t be cropped in this fash ion which means the black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen letterbox format Some widescreen DVDs particularly anamorphic types with full vertical line resolution see section 16 9 below may be shown with original width but spread vertically With these discs the letterbox format must be selected This setting is useful only with a few DVDs with all others the letterbox format fits best e 16 9 Widescreen Choose this set ting if your DVD player is connected to a widescreen TV or to a conven tional 4 3 TV changeable to wide screen 16 9 mode With this setup discs recorded with 4 3 aspect ratio will appear as a boxed image in the center of a 16 9 widescreen TV with black bars to the left and right of the
122. tically with any VCD when the disc is played PBC can be turned off or on from the Setup Menu see page 24 With PBC you can select titles and navigate the disc as with DVDs However the access to some functions may be prohibited by the PBC playback con trol in that case the prohibit icon will appear on screen When the VCD is made without PBC the disc can be controlled the same as an audio CD but direct track access by entering a number is not possible without opening the Status Bar However you may select a track using the Player Menu as with any other disc With PBC many discs include chap ter selection menus that are similar to those found on DVDs However on VCD discs the disc menu if any is accessed and controlled differently than on DVDs Play will start with the first track which may be an intro then lead ing to the VCD menu if any auto matically e NEXT Skip Forward will skip to the VCD menu from the intro Track 1 directly e Once the menu options appear on the screen make your selection by pressing the Numeric Keys that correspond to your desired choice The desired selection will begin playing automatically e Direct number entry without any VCD menu shown on screen has no effect even when the Status Banner is on e When PBC is on the Disc Menu Button will have the same func tion as with DVDs making the player return to the latest disc menu When PBC is off pressi
123. to benefit from component video you must have a video display with Y Pr Pb component video inputs Do not connect the component video outputs of the DVD280 to the standard composite or S video inputs of a TV or recorder JPEG Files JPEG stands for the Joint Photographic Experts Group which developed a standard for compress ing still images such as photographs JPEG files may be created on a per sonal computer by importing images from a digital camera or scanning printed photographs These files may be burned onto a compact disc The DVD280 is among the few DVD play ers that are capable of recognizing JPEG files and enabling you to view them on your video screen Moreover when WMA or MP3 audio files are stored on the same disc as the JPEG files you may create a slide show of images with music in the back ground See page 34 for more infor mation MP3 Files MP3 is an audio compres sion format that was developed by the Motion Picture Experts Group as an adjunct to the MPEG 1 video com pression format A number of encod ing software programs are available for transferring CDs and other audio programs into the MP3 format The main benefit of MP3 is that it reduces the size of audio files considerably depending on the amount of com pression selected during the encod ing process enabling you to store many more songs on one compact disc than in the standard audio CD format The DVD280 is capable of playing MP3 files
124. to the brightness of the room NOTES Do not point bright lights at the remote control sensor Do not place objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor Do not use this remote control unit while simultaneously operating the remote control unit of any other equipment DIGITAL AUDIO Optical Digital Audio Connection Notes e Remove the dust protection cap from the optical digital audio output and connect the cable firmly so that the configurations of both the cable and the connector match e Keep the dust protection cap and always reattach the cap when not using the connector Audio Output From the Unit s Optical Coaxial Digital Audio Output Connector Disc Sound Optical coaxial recording digital audio format output DVD Dolby Dolby Digital Digital bitstream 2 5 1ch or PCM 2ch 48kHz 16 bit tt Linear PCM Linear PCM 48 96kHz X 2ch 48 96kHz 16 20 24 bit 16 20 24 bit DTS Bitstream or no output MPEG 2 0 MPEG bitstream 2ch or linear PCM 2ch 48kHz VCD MPEG 1 Linear PCM CD DA CD Linear PCM Linear PCM 44 1kHz sampling MP3 Linear PCM MPEG 1 44 1 48kHz Audio depending on Layer 3 source if digital output format selected as Original 48kHz if digital output format selected as PCM WMA Linear PCM Windows 32 48kHz Media Audio tt Digital output format must be selected as Original or PCM in Audio submenu see page 25
125. tory for playback of discs contain ing the Region Code for your area of the world which is indicated on the carton and the rear panel of the unit and for discs that do not contain Region Code information If there is any other Region Code on a disc it will not play on the DVD280 and an error message will appear on screen Consult with your local JBL dealer or distributor if you have any questions regarding the Region Code setting of this player IMPORTANT NOTE Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause arti facts to be displayed in the picture In case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems it is recom mended that the user switch the con nection to the standard definition output If there are questions regard ing our TV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p DVD player please contact our customer service center Plays a Wide Range of Video and Audio Formats Including DVD Movie Discs VCD Standard CD Audio Discs CD R RW Audio Discs WMA Discs and MP3 Discs High Quality Video Playback Utilizing 10 Bit DACs Progressive Scan and Component Video Outputs Dolby Digital and DTS Data Signal Output Through Both Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Connections Audiophile Grade Output DACs for the Finest Audio Reproduction Easy to Use On Screen Menu System Playback of Data Discs Containing MP3 Audio Files Windows
126. tray s insert If the disc is not correctly centered you may damage both the disc and the player when the drawer closes When loading discs please note the following e The DVD280 will play discs with the following logos as well as most WMA and JPEG discs but not Kodak Picture CDs DO NOT attempt to play another type of disc COMPACT DVD DVD 5c IDEA VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO list ISE OMPACT ISE uis 205 DIGITAL AUDIO UTE SG Recordable ReWritable e The DVD280 will play discs in the NTSC and PAL video formats e Playback capability for CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW discs will vary according to the quality of the disc On some occasions it is possible that these discs may not play on the DVD280 This does not indicate any problem with the DVD280 e The DVD280 will only play discs that are coded for your region as indi cated on the rear panel or discs that are open to being played in all regions Discs that contain any other Region Code will not play e Both 5 inch 12cm and 3 inch 8cm discs may be used e When loading CD audio discs load the discs with the label side up e When loading DVD discs with printed labels load them label side up e Some DVD discs are double sided The title information for these will be printed on the inner ring of the disc very close to the center hole The title for the side you wish to play should be facing up Once a disc is properly loaded press the Eject Butt
127. uage is highlighted and select it The options for other languages will be displayed on the bottom of the screen Move the cursor to the desired lan guage and select it see Figure 2 PLAYER FL AE Display Language English Preferred Suptitie Language ot Panel TimeOut i Status Bar Timeout Parental Control PEC Support Screen Saver Show Angle loon Select Lhe language oF the menus Enqglieh french Spanien German Figure 2 The Subtitle Language setting allows you to select the language that will be used to display the subtitles that accompany a DVD s audio track You may select the language or turn the Subtitle system off altogether After the Subtitle setting has been selected scroll to the right through the options to reveal additional options including Other and Off see Figures 3 and 4 PLAYER SET UP Digpiey Language Englign FON preferred Suptitie Language O Panel TimeOut otf Status Bar Time cut 5 p c Parental Control an PEC Support Screen Saver Show Angle loon Select the preferred language for the subtitles Engligh French Spanigh German italian b Figure 3 PLAYER SET UP Display Language English Preferred Subtitle Language n Panel Time Out ore status ber Time out 5 gec Parental Control PEE Support Screen Saver show Angle icon Select the preferred language for the sunti EISE THES Girman italian titer T Figure 4 The Other option allows you to enter a code for
128. urpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments acces 13 Unplug this apparatus during light ning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 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 15 Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 16 his product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating Instructions 17 If an outside antenna or cable system is c
129. y changes such as pausing or resuming play see Figure 37 il Pouse Hooke Figure 37 This mini Status Bar will also display messages to indicate that the Disc Drawer EJ is opening or closing and when the DVD280 is reading a new disc The display will disappear after two seconds The play mode will not be displayed during CD playback see Figures 38 39 and 40 TROE PAO SOUND COM Figure 40 29 30 Basic playback with the DVD280 involves functions similar to those you may be familiar with for conven tional CD players or changers e Turn the DVD280 on by first pressing in the Main Power On Off Switch GR and then pressing the Power On Button A e f a disc is already in the drawer when the unit is turned on it will begin playing If the disc was stopped using the Resume function you will be prompted to select whether to resume playback from the point at which it was stopped or to play the disc from the beginning If the disc was stopped by pressing the Stop Button EID twice the disc will play from its beginning e After loading a disc press the Eject Button H to close the drawer and begin play Playback Features for DVD and CD Discs To momentarily pause playback and freeze the current picture frame on a DVD press the Pause Button FAD To resume playback after pressing the Pause button press the Play Button IQ e o move forward or backward through the tracks on a CD or the c
130. y contain files in more than one format When an MP3 WMA or JPEG disc is loaded the names of the files on the disc will appear If the files have been organ ized into directories you may select the current folder and press the Enter Button to close it and move up one level in the directory to view other folders and subfolders Select a folder and press the Enter Button to expand it Select a file and press the Enter Button to play it if it s an audio file or display it if its a JPEG file see Figures 59 and 60 33 34 b PLAYER SET UP WM A Audio Siaran Playlist Disce order Repeat an Random 43 GO 3 7 03 Disc 1 a A 04 Track Ei n2 Track 2 JI 62 Track Ja Track 3 Ji o4 Track 4 a J n4 Track 4 LII to play this track Figure 59 PLAYER SET UP Dig wha Audio Starea Playlist Dise s ormer CESSIT nri Random on wv GO 4 7 89 Dieci i GO 39 7 03 Digc 2 m 5D 5 7 63 Disc 3 The current directory iG Poot directory Figure 60 Slide Shows The DVD280 offers the capability of viewing a slide show of images while playing audio simultaneously You may have noticed that if you insert a disc containing JPEG files the DVD280 will automatically display the images in order each image remaining on screen for about 15 seconds If you insert a disc that contains both JPEG images and MP3 audio files the DVD280 will play the audio files while displaying the images Howeve

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