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Precautions
1 - Setting up
Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker
located at the back of your player. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with
enough space around it for ventilation (7-10 cm). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do
not stack other, or heavy devices on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other
equipment which may beco
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 2 About discs Discs you can play Digital video discs 12 cm and 8 cm, single or double sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are high density optical discs on which high quality picture and audio are recorded by means of digital signals. Regional code number Your DVD player responds to the region management information recorded on a DVD disc. The region code for your player is region 2. So, if you are going to buy a DVD disc, pay attention to the logo: it has to be the
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 3 Contents Before you start................................4-5 Advanced Playback Package content - Fit the batteries Basic connections - Initial set-up 3-D Surround / Dialogues DVD remote control .......................6-7 languages ..............................................26 Menus.......................................................8 Virtual 3-D Surround Sound Info displays..........................................9 GB GB Audio language Front and display .
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GREENELL EXTRA HEAVY DUTY SIZE AA 1,5 V 0%MERCURY - + + - DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 4 Before you start Package content • Remove all packing and check for the items below. • In the unlikely event that something is missing in the package, please contact your dealer. DVD player Remote control Audio - Video cable Scart cable Set-up and user manual Fit the batteries Remove the battery cover. Fit the batteries. Refit the battery cover. Match + to + and – to –. Do not mix differe
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 5 Before you start Basic connections Connect all devices before plugging any power cords in the wall outlet. Always turn off the DVD player, TV and other devices before you connect or disconnect any cables. Make sure that colors of connectors and plugs match for the audio connection. Insert all cables firmly into their sockets. 1 Connect your DVD player to the TV with a Scart cable. GB GB 2 Connect your DVD player to the mains. United Kingdom, Ireland Continental
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 6 DVD remote control Comfort functions Power / Stand-by To switch your To open or close the disc tray (page 22). player on and off. To enjoy virtual surround sound, if you only use a stereo TV or 2 speakers (page 26).* To memorize scenes for replay (page 25). For random play and programme play (pages 30-31).* To repeat titles, chapters, tracks, or the whole disc (page 29).* Not available. To light the remote control buttons. * Press key again to remove display.
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 7 DVD remote control Selections via menu Displays (on and off) the dialogue language name abbreviation and the audio format on- screen (page 26).* Displays (on and off) the subtitle language GB GB name abbreviation on-screen (page 27).* Displays (on and off) the disc's special features on-screen (pages 8-9-25).* Displays (on and off) the disc's contents on- screen (page 8-24).* Introscan for CD Audio/CD Video (page 24). Displays (on and off) the camera point of vi
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 8 Menus or Disc Menu 1 Language selection (Example) 2 Jump to a scene 3 Special features DISC MENU 4 Play the movie Player Menu Dialogue Language 1 English MAIN MENU 2 Deutsch i m 1 Audio English 2 Subtitles Automatic 3 Français 3 Player Menu English 4 Disc Menu English 4 Italiano 5 Rating Limit Unlocked 6 Audio Options 7 Display Options "Disc contents" menu RETURN 4 OK DISC CONTENTS Pedigree Food or dogs Raising History dogs Info displays DVD x1 Title Chapter Aud
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 9 This page gives you an overview of the possible Info displays information available on a disc. 1 Press PLAY (27), to play a disc. 2 Press: • 1x yellow info key (10) for Info level 1, • 2x yellow info key (10) for Info level 2. info key pressed once / Interactive screen GB GB With DVD disc With audio CD or video CD Title Track Track number 01 is being Title 01 is being played p.25 played p.25 Time Elapsed time from the beginning Chapter Chapter 01 is being pla
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 10 Front… 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1 STANDBY/ON: Use to turn the power on and off. 2 DISC TRAY 3 OPEN/CLOSE: Press to open and close the disc tray. 4 INFO: Displays the information banner for the disc that is currently playing (p. 9). 5 TITLE: Use to access the disc guide (if available). Introscan for CD Audio/CD video (p. 7). 6 MENU: Use to access the disc menu (if the disc is playing) or the player menu (if disc is stopped) (p. 8). 7 RETURN:
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 11 …and display 10 13 14 15 18 17 16 19 20 GB GB 21 9 22 11 12 24 23 Indicates that the Angle feature is available (you can select multiple angles of 9 a scene recorded by different cameras). page 28 Indicates a video CD (VCD), audio CD (CD) or DVD (DVD) disc is loaded in 10 the player. 11 Indicates playback direction. Lights when 3-D Surround is turned on. page 26 12 13 Indicates repeating or programming of the titles, with REP, ALL and PROG. page 29 14 Indicates
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 12 Video and Audio connections Connections to an Audio system or / and a TV Audio Audio System TV System or TV Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Digital Audio Input Audio Inputs Video Input S-Video Scart Input * * * * Scart Cable Optical Coaxial AV Cable AV Cable S-Video Cable Cable Cable OR OR OR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM R2 L2 V2 AV1 OPTICAL COAXIAL (TV) R1 L1 V1 Good picture Better picture Best picture *: Cable not prov
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 13 Video connections Possible connections to other Video devices In order to ensure high picture A Connecting a video recorder and a quality, first connect your DVD decoder (for pay TV) player directly to your TV set, and then perform the RGB signal or Video signal GB GB connections to your other audio AV2/EXT DVD / video equipment. AV1/TV Also consult the user's manual TV of additional devices for further VIDEO AV1/TV AV2/DECODER information. See page 20, SCART
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 14 Audio connections Possible connections to other Audio devices A Connecting a mini HiFi system, a stereo amplifier or a Dolby Pro Logic Amplifier / Dolby Decoder Analog connection: • The SCART connector delivers the same audio DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT MIXED AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM R2 L2 R2 L2 V2 OPTICAL COAXIAL content as the 2 cinch audio S/W AV1/TV R1 L1 CENTER R1 L1 V1 out jacks. TV Reading a DVD disc whose selected track is
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 15 Audio connections D Connecting an “advanced”* 5.1 channel Amplifier / Dolby Digital Decoder without a multichannel MPEG-2 decoder and with DTS decoder Dual connection: digital and analog. • Select the type of digital audio DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM ANALOG AUDIO OUT MIXED AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT output in the set-up menu (see R2 L2 R2 L2 V2 GB GB OPTICAL COAXIAL S/W page 16) to deliver: AV1/TV R1 L1 R1 L1 V1 CENTER TV • in digital: the Dolby Digi
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 16 Audio connections Digital audio output According to the audio devices connected to the digital output of this player (coaxial or optical), select one of these options. • See also the Audio connection pages 12-15. 1 If a disc is playing, press STOP (29). AUDIO OPTIONS 2 Call the “MAIN MENU” with the menu key (19). i m C CB B 1 Dolby Digital Out PCM 2 MPEG-2 Digital Out PCM 3 DTS Off 3 Select “Audio Options”; press key number 6 (24). 4 Dynamic Compression
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 17 Preferred languages Set-up menus 1 If a disc is playing, press STOP (29). 2 Call the “MAIN MENU” with the MAIN MENU menu key (19). i m 1 Audio English 2 Subtitles Automatic GB GB 3 Make your selection with the , 3 Player Menu English 4 Disc Menu English arrows (14, 16, 17, 18). 5 Rating Limit Unlocked 6 Audio Options 7 Display Options 4 Use ok (15) to confirm a selection (or use number keys (24) to select and 4 RETURN OK confirm at once). 5 Use return key
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 18 Preferred languages Your preferred languages on discs Your preferred languages for dialogues, subtitles and menus are those that the player selects for you automatically for all discs (if available). Of course you can change them for each disc (page 26-27). There is no need to make the following settings, as language MAIN MENU selection during basic set-up (page 5) has automatically i m 1 Audio English performed these settings: 2 Subtitles Automatic 3 Player M
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 19 Picture setting "4 x 3" / "16 x 9" TV screen Select picture format according to your TV screen, MAIN MENU Wide-screen (16 x 9) or conventional size (4 x 3) 1 Audio English (see p.50). 2 Subtitles Automatic 3 Player Menu English 4 Disc Menu English GB GB 5 Rating Limit Unlocked 6 Audio Options 7 Display Options 1 If a disc is playing, press STOP (29). i m RETURN 4 OK 2 Call the “MAIN MENU” with the menu key (19). DISPLAY OPTIONS 3 Select “Display Options”, pres
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DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 Page 20 Picture output Select what kind of signal the player will supply to the SCART input of your TV set. Refer to your TV's user manual to see what kind of high quality picture format that your TV can receive via the SCART socket. • See Video connections pages 12-13. • Be sure to have performed the appropriate settings on your TV too. • Use the arrows (14, 17) for selection and press ok (15) to confirm. • If your TV can receive s-video (Y/C) and RGB via SCART sock
