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DVD/VCD/CD PLAYER
DVF-5500
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive
2004/108/EC
Manufacturer:
Kenwood Corporation
2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8525 Japan
EU Representative's:
Kenwood Electronics Europe BV
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The Netherlands
© B60-5769-08/00 (E, X)
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Before applying power Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. Australia ................................................AC 240 V only Europe ...................................................AC 230 V only Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems) Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions 12. S ervicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself should be read before the product is operated. as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service be retained for future reference. pers
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Before applying power Accessories Check that all accessories are present in the package. Audio cord (Red, White) Video cord (Yellow) Coaxial cable (Black) Remote control unit Remote control batteries (x 1) (x 1) (x 1) (RC-D0314 x 1) (R03 x 2) If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing mate
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Special features • High Defi nition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) for the fi nest audio and video digital quality (version 1.1) • Graphical User Interface (G.U.I.) ® • MPEG1 , MPEG2 fi les, DivX video playback • MP3, WMA and JPEG fi les playback This document classifies the applications of each feature using the following marks. : Description of a feature that can be used with audio CD (CD-DA). : Description of a feature that can be used with DVD video. : Description of a feature that can
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Contents Disc information Types of playable discs The system this unit is using does not only play music from CD but can also play the discs listed below to offer you high-quality enter- tainment of video of movies and live concerts. DVD VIDEO Playable Disc CD (CD-R, CD-RW) VCD (SVCD*) (DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW) Logo mark on disc Disc size 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm Played sides One or both One or both One side only One side only One side only One side only Approx. 41 min. Approx
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Region codes Every player of this model has a certain region code assigned to it based on the country where the player is used. When the player is used to play back DVD VIDEO discs, it can only play the DVD VIDEO discs carrying the region codes matching the region code of the player. The region code for this player is described on the rear panel of the player. Region codes in the world The DVD players are given a region code according to the country or area it is marketed, as shown in the foll
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Playable files with this unit File Specifications Category / Item Extension Detail (Audio) Media MOVIE [file size : 4GB (Max.)] MPEG1 .MPG, .MPEG Video resolution : 352 x 240 (Max.) Mpeg1 Layer1 & 2 Bit Rate : 2M bps (Max.) MPEG2 .MPG, .MPEG Video resolution : 720 x 576 (Max.) Mpeg1 Layer1 & 2 CD-ROM Bit Rate : 9.8M bps (Max.) CD-R DivX® VIDEO * .AVI, .DIVX Video resolution : 720 x 576 (Max.) WAV, MP3, WMA CD-RW Bit Rate : 6M bps (Max.) Dolby Digital DVD-ROM MUSIC [file size : 4GB (Max.)] DVD-R
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Video formats The TV picture display and disc signal systems can be divided TV formats of major countries roughly into two TV formats (NTSC and PAL). TV Format Major Countries & Areas They are variable depending on countries and areas. Japan, Taiwan, Korea, USA, Canada, Mexico, NTSC Philippines, Chile, etc. This unit has a function for changing the video format accord- China, U.K., Germany, Australia, New Zealand, PAL ing to the TV type. Please confirm the type of your TV. Kuwait, Singapore,
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For your information Handlin Handling g of disc of disc Handling precautions Cautions on discs Hold a disc taking care not to touch the played surface. The disc rotates at a high speed during playback. Never use a cracked, chipped or greatly warped disc. Otherwise, dam- age or malfunction of the player may result. Also, do not use a disc with a non-circular shape as this may Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs result in malfunction. If the CD-R or CD-RW disc in use has a printable label sur- face, the d
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Preparations Connections Caution for connection CAUTION Observe the following cautions when installing the system. Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all Insufficient heat radiation may build up internal heat and other connections are completed. Before unplugging a con- cause a malfunction or fire hazard. nected cord or cable, be sure to set the power key to OFF and ÷ Do not place an object that may hinder heat radiation on the system. unplug the power cord from the power
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Connections C Co on nnec nect tin ing g t to o a T a TV V w wi it th C h Co om mponent input t ponent input te er rm mi inal nal Refer to "TV Output Select (only for Europe)" on page 17. Video cord TV Audio cord Rear panel example (for Europe) Component cords (Commercially available) C Co on nnec nect tin ing g t to o an Audio component an Audio component For playback of DTS audio, please connect an AV receiver or an AV amplifier which can decode DTS by digital connection. Audio cord Coaxia
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Preparations C Co on nnec nect tin ing g t to o a T a TV V w wi it th H h HD DM MI I input t input te er rm mi inal nal HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD Players and other AV devices. If you have an HDMI TV or a monitor, you can connect it to this player using an HDMI cable. HDMI cable (Commercially available) TV Rear panel example (for Europe) HDMI • If you connect the DVD player's DIGITAL OUT jack to a
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Controls and indicators Main unit Standby mode Display • DVD video: At the time of power off with the power cord inserted into Elapsed time of the title being played. a power outlet, a small amount of power is supplied to the • Audio CD, VCD, DivX, MP3, WMA: system to back up the memory. This status is referred to as Elapsed time of the track (or file) being played. the standby mode. During this mode, the system can be switched ON from the remote control unit. 5 1 236 4 7 8 Power key (See p
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Preparations REPEAT key (See page 24.) 8 O Op pe er r a at ti io on n Repeats playback. A-B key (See page 25.) Repeats sequence from point A to point B. Remote sensor RESOLUTION MARKER key (See page 27.) 9 Marks any point during playback. 6 m (approx.) SEARCH key (See page 27.) Displays Marker Search menu. 0 OPEN/CLOSE key (See page 23.) 0 Opens or closes the disc tray. MENU key (See page 23.) ! Accesses menu on a DVD disc. ON SCREEN key (See page 22.) @ Accesses On-Screen display
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Set Up functions T To o display and e display and ex xit the Menu it the Menu When you turn on for the first 1 Press the [SETUP] key to display the menu. A sec- time ond press of the [SETUP] key will take you back to initial screen. The menu for a language selection will appear when you turn on the unit for the first time. You must select a language to use the unit. To go to the next level: Press the Cursor right [ 3 ] key. To go back to the previous level: Press the Cursor left [ 2 ] key. P
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Preparations LANGUAGE Screen saver The screen saver appears when you leave the DVD player in stop mode for about 5 minutes. If the Screen saver is displayed for 5 minutes, the DVD player automatically turns itself off. AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. Menu Language Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. Disc Audio/ Disc Subtitle/ Disc Menu Select the language you pr
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Set Up functions must have the same rating or a lower one. If no suitable alterna- DRC (Dynamic Range Control) tive is found, playback stops. You must enter the 4-digit pass- With the DVD format, you can hear a program's soundtrack in word or change the rating level in order to play the disc. the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress 4 Press the [ENTER] key to confirm your rating the dynamic range of the audi
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Preparations The rental has been expired. OTHERS Rental Expired Done Display the authorization error. PBC Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off. Authorization Error On: Video CDs with PBC are played according to the PBC. This player is not authorized Off: PBC is switched off and normal playback is made. to play this video. B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion) Done To select the black level of playback pictures. Set your preference and monitor’s ability. On: Expanded grey scale. (0 IRE cut off) Off:
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Set Up functions Resolution setting Hierarchical structure of VCD menus (P.B.C. function) When an item is selected on the menu screen during playback of a P.B.C.-compatible VCD, another menu with more details items may be displayed. When a number of menus are connect- RESOLUTION ed in multiple layers in this way, it is said that the menus have a hierarchical structure. In this structure, the desired scene can be reached by repeating item selections on the menu screens. ENTER RETURN 1 Pres
