User manual PALSONIC DVD2000-BASIC CONNECTION, OPTIONAL AUDIO CONNECTION, BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING

[. . . ] (This is not a safety earth. ) S-video output connector The S (separate) video output connector separates the color (C) and luminance (Y) signals before transmitting them to the TV set in order to achieve a sharper picture. Use the S-video cord (supplied) when connecting the player to a TV set equipped with an S-video input connector for the best picture clarity possible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [B] Connecting to a Monoaural TV set [B] i (1) TV set (optional) (2) DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player (3) Audio cord (optional) (4) Video/audio cord (supplied) (5) To audio input connectors (red, white) (6) To video input connectors (yellow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [C] Connecting to an audio equipment [C] (1) Audio equipment (optional) (2) TV set (optional) (3) DVD/Video CD/CD player (4) Audio cord (optional) (5) To audio input connectors (red, white) (6) Video/audio cord (supplied) S-video cord (supplied) (See above [A]) Notes: l During DVD play, the TV volume may be at a lower level than during TV broadcasts, etc. l If the DVD/Video CD/CD player is connected to the TV through a video cassette recorder, the picture may not be played back normally with some DVDs If this is the case, do not connect the player via the VCR. Optional audio connections Connecting to an AV amplifier with 5. 1ch input connector supporting Dolby Digital (AC-3) The player contains a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder. [. . . ] When the player is connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in your home. [An optical digital cable or coaxial audio cable (both optional) is required when an optional Dolby Digital decoder is used. ] (1) TV set (optional) (2) DVDNIDEO CD/CD player (3) Video/audio cord(supplied) S-video cord (supplied) (4) Decoder or Amplifier with Dolby Digital (AC-3) processing (optional) (5) Coaxial audio cable/Optical digital cable (optional) (6) To coaxial digital audio input connector/To optical digital audio input connector connect the cable firmly so that the configurations of both the cable and the connector match ( [B] ) l Keep the dust protection cap and always reattach the cap when not using the connector to protect against dust. Concerning the audio output from the unit's optical/coaxial digital audio output connector Disc Sound recording format (AC-3) [A] Notes when connecting the optical digital cable (optional) l Remove the dust protection cap from the connector and Optical/coaxial digital audio output from connector Dolby Digital bitstream (2-5. lch) or PCM (2ch) (48 kHz/16 bit)* 1 Linear PCM (2ch) (48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)*2 or no output*1 PCM (44. 1 kHz sampling) Linear PCM (44. 1 kHz sampling) DVD Dolby Digital Linear PCM (48/96kHz 16/20/24 bit) MPEG 1 Linear PCM VCD CD *1 *2 The type of audio output from the connector can be selected by the initial settings. (See page 22. ) Sound having 96 kHz sampling is converted into 48kHz sampling when it is output from the unit's optical/coaxial digital audio output connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [B] For your reference: l Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a digital sound compression 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 l Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs. While CDs are recorded in 44. 1 kHz/16 bit, DVDs are recorded in 48 kHz/16 bit up to 96 kHz/24 bit l If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will obtain the benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full 5. l-channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles with the Dolby Surround mark. Caution for the optical/coxial digital audio output connector: l Do not connect an amplifier (with an optical/coxial digital input connector) which does not contail Dolby Digital (AC-3). l Otherwise ant attempt to play DVDs may cause such a high level of noise that it may be hamful to yourears and damage your spaekers. l Video CDs and CD's can be played as they would normally be may be played. Dust protection cap Troubleshooting Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Symptom (Common) No Power Power turns its self off. l Play fails to even when Remedy Insert the power plug into the scoket The power is automatically turned off after apporx. Turn the power back on. l l l l l l PLAY is Pressed l Play commences but stops immeditately No Picture l No Sound. l Distorted sound. Condensation has formed: wait about 1 to 2 hours to allow the player to dry out. Ensure that the equiment is connected poperly Ensure that input setting for the TV is "Video". l Ensure that the equiment is connected poperly l Ensure that input setting for the TV and stereo system are proper. Picture is distorted during rapid advance or rapid reverse No 4:3 (16:9) picture No on-screen display. No surround sound The picture will be somewhat distorted at times: thisis normal Choose the correct setup "TV Aspect" item which matches the TV set used. [. . . ] Alternatively, turn offthe unit, disconect the AC power cord and the re-connect it. (The player may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricty or some other external factor. Not all TV models and brands can be operated with the universal remote control supplied Select th apporpriate TV screen type by consulting the operation manual of the TV. Symptom [DVD] No subtitles. Remedy l Subtitles appear only with discs which contain them. [. . . ]