Venturer PVS8380 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
7. Do not block the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose 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 are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t 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/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a 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 combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Portable cart warning
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed 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.
DISC FORMATS
The unit can playback
DVDs Audio CDs
[8cm/12cm disc]
[8cm/12cm disc] Compatible
Region Management Information
Region Management Information: This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the
Region Management Information that is encoded on DVDs. If the region number printed on the
DVD does not correspond to the region number of this unit, it cannot play that disc.
The region number of this unit is 1.
Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available
When the symbol appears on the screen, it indicates that the function or operation
attempted is not available at that time. This occurs because the DVD manufacturer determines
the specifi c functions of DVDs. Certain functions may not be available on some DVDs. Be sure
to read the documentation provided with the DVD.
Icons Used on DVDs
Language selections for audio
Sample lcons
Language selections for subtitles
Screen aspect ratio
Multiple camera angles
Region code indicator
1
Note: When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be
played, but the graphic images will not be shown.
Title, Chapter and Tracks
• DVDs are divided into "titles" and "chapters".
Title1
If the disc has more than one movie on it, each
movie would be a separate "title". "Chapters" are
Chapter1 Chapter2 Chapter3
sections of titles.
• Audio CDs are divided into "tracks". A "track" is
Track1 Track2 Track3
usually one song on an Audio CD.
Note: Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers
recorded on them, but some do not.
Notes on Unauthorized Discs
You may not be able to play some DVDs on this unit, particularly if they were purchased from
outside your geographic area or made for business purposes.
ACCESSORIES
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
• To order accessories visit website http://www.venturer.com
AC Power Adapter ........................................................................................................ x 1
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CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE
1) LCD Screen 8) Disc Door
2) DC IN 9V - 12V Jack Close tray by pushing the disc door.
3) AUDIO / VIDEO OUT Jacks 9) Open Knob
4) CHARGE / STANDBY(power off) / ON 10) POWER ON Indicator
Switch 11) CHARGING Indicator
5) VOLUME Control Charge the rechargeable battery before
Adjusts the volume. using it for the fi rst time. The normal
6) Headphone Jack charging time should be completed in
7) Cursor ( , , , ) Buttons approximately 4-5 hours. The charging
Highlights selections on a menu screen light will go out when the batter y
and adjusts certain settings. becomes fully charged.
PLAY Button 12) SETUP Button
Starts or resumes playback of a disc. Opens and closes the SETUP menu
Confi rms selections on a menu screen. while in stop mode.
STOP Button Adjusts Brightness, Panel Display or
Stops playing a disc. Contrast of the LCD screen while in
PAUSE Button playback mode.
Pauses playback of a disc. Each time you AUDIO Button
press the PAUSE button the picture Selects one of the audio sound tracks
advances one frame. Press the PLAY programmed on a DVD or selects the
button to resume playback. audio output mode on an Audio CD.
SEARCH Button SUBTITLE Button
Press to perform fast reverse playback on Selects one of the subtitle languages
a DVD. programmed on a DVD.
Press and hold to perform fast reverse MENU Button
playback on an Audio CD. Opens and closes the DVD menu.
SEARCH Button
Press to perform fast forward playback on
a DVD.
Press and hold to perform fast forward
playback on an Audio CD.
PREV Button
Press to go back to the previous chapters
on a DVD.
Press and hold to skip to the previous
tracks/JPG pictures on an Audio CD/JPG
disc.
NEXT Button
Press to advance chapters on a DVD.
Press and hold to skip to the next tracks/
JPG pictures on an Audio CD/JPG disc.
POWER SUPPLY
A. Using the AC Power Adapter
The supplied AC power adapter operates on AC 120V.
LEFT SIDE OF UNIT
AC Power Adapter
To AC
Title2
Power
Chapter1 Chapter2 Outlet
2
To DC IN 9V - 12V Jack
Track4 Track5
Cautions:
• The AC power adapter included with this unit is for its use only. Do not use it with other
equipment.
• When the unit is not going to be used for long time, disconnect the AC power adapter
from the AC power outlet.
• When the AC power adapter is plugged in, the apparatus is not completely disconnected
from the main power supply, even when the power is turned off.
Warning:
The AC power adapter is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable
during intended used. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the
AC power adapter should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
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B. Using the Built-in Battery
The unit has a built-in, non-replaceable, rechargeable battery. Charge the built-in battery before
using it for the fi rst time. The normal charging time should be completed within 4-5 hours. The
charging light will go out when the built-in battery becomes fully charged.
To Recharge the Built-in Battery
To AC power
1
outlet
AC power
adapter
To DC IN
2
9V - 12V jack
R e c h a r g i n g
Slide the switch
3
i s c o m p l e t e d
5
to CHARGE
when charging Charging
4
light goes out light ON
Warnings:
• The built-in battery can only be recharged when the unit is in CHARGE mode while using
the AC power adapter.
• The built-in battery cannot be recharged when the unit is in power ON mode.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.
Notes:
• When the built-in battery power is low, "Battery Low" will display on the screen and the unit
will stop playing.
• Recharge the built-in battery when you are ready to use it again.
• While using the built-in battery, the environmental temperature should be 41°F (5°C) to 95°F (35°C).
• To get the longest service life of the built-in battery, charge at indoor-temperature.
• The built-in battery in this device may present a risk of fi re or chemical burn if mistreated.
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Do not disassemble, heat above 212 F (100 C), or incinerate.
• The unit should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.
• When discarding the unit, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or
laws governing the disposal of such products must be strictly followed.
Turning on the Unit
1. Slide the CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch on the left side of the unit
to the ON position.
2. The DVD logo (start-up picture) will appear on the screen.
3. After use, slide the CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch to the STANDBY (power off) position.
CONNECTIONS
A. Connecting a TV
If your TV has Audio/Video inputs, you can connect the unit to your TV using a standard Audio/
Video cables (included).
LEFT SIDE OF UNIT
White Red Yellow
To AUDIO / VIDEO
OUT Jacks
Audio / Video Cable
(not included)
Watching a DVD on your TV
1. Turn on the unit.
2. Turn on the TV and follow the instructions included with it to play the DVD.
B. Using Headphones
LEFT SIDE OF UNIT
• Turn down the volume before connecting, and
then adjust the level.
• When headphones are connected, no sound
will be emitted from the unit's speaker.
Caution:
Headphones
Avoid listening to sound at levels which
(3.5mm diameter plug)
may be harmful to your ears.
SOUND SYSTEM
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Soundtracks encoded in Dolby
Digital can reproduce from one to 5.1 discrete channels of excellent quality audio.
The unit automatically recognizes the Dolby Digital bitstream and provides a downmix suitable
for two-channel listening. An additional Dolby Digital decoder is required for reproduction of the
discrete multi-channel soundtracks available on many DVDs.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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PLAYING A DISC
This owner's manual explains the basic instructions for operating this unit. Some
DVDs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during
playback. Therefore, this unit may not respond to all operating commands. THIS IS
NOT A DEFECT. Please refer to the instructions accompanying the specifi c DVD in
question for more information about the options available on that DVD.
" " may appear on the screen during operation. A "
operation is not permitted by the unit or disc.
Playing a Disc
1. Slide the CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch on the left side of the unit to the ON position.
See CUSTOMIZING THE FUNCTION SETTINGS before proceeding to step 2.
2. Slide the open knob rightwards to open the disc door.
3. Hold the disc by its sides and carefully place it onto the spindle
with the label side facing up, pushing gently until you hear a "click".
4. Gently push the disc door closed. It takes a short while for your
unit to load the disc. After loading, for most DVDs, the unit will
automatically start playing or take you to the main menu.
5. If the unit does not automatically start playing the DVD, press the
PLAY button.
Pausing Playback (Still Mode)
Press the PAUSE button. To resume normal playback, press the
Each time you press the PAUSE button, the picture advances one frame.
Stopping Playback
Press the STOP button at the location where you want to interrupt playback. To resume
playback at the position where the disc was stopped, press the
If you press the STOP button twice, the unit's memory will be cleared and pressing the
PLAY button will reset the DVD to the beginning.
Fast Forward / Fast Reverse
1. Press the SEARCH or SEARCH button when a DVD is playing. Each time you press
the SEARCH or SEARCH button, the playback speed changes in the following
sequence: (For an Audio CD, press and hold the SEARCH
perform fast forward/reverse.)
2x 2x 4x 4x 8x 8x 16 x 16 x 2x 2x
2. Press the PLAY button when you reach the desired point to resume normal playback.
Notes:
• The DVD player mutes sound and subtitles during reverse and forward scan of DVDs.
• The fast playback speed may differ depending on the disc.
Skip (Forward / Reverse)
Press the NEXT button to advance chapters on a DVD.
Press and hold the NEXT button to skip to the next tracks on an Audio CD.
Press the PREV button to go back to the previous chapters on a DVD.
Press and hold the PREV button to skip to the previous tracks on an Audio CD.
Audio Selection
On some DVDs, the sound is recorded in two or more formats. Follow the directions below to
select the preferred language and sound system.
1. While a disc is playing, press the AUDIO button to show the current audio format number.
Audio 1/3:Dolby D 2ch English Audio 1/3:Dolby D 2ch English
2. Press the AUDIO button repeatedly to select the desired audio format.
TV
Notes:
• If only one audio format is recorded on the DVD, the number does not change.
• Some DVDs allow you to change audio selections via the disc menu only. If this is the case,
press the MENU button and choose the appropriate language on the disc menu.
• You can select different audio channels (Stereo, Mono Left, Mono Right or Mix-Mono) on an
Audio CD by pressing the AUDIO button repeatedly.
Subtitle Selection DVD
1. While a DVD is playing, press the SUBTITLE button to display the current language setting,
as shown in the example.
Subtitle 02/03:Spanish Subtitle 02/03:Spanish
2. Press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language. You can turn
subtitles off by pressing the SUBTITLE button repeatedly until "
Notes:
• Some DVDs are set to display subtitles automatically, and you cannot turn them off even if
you set the subtitle function to off.
• During some scenes, the subtitles may not appear immediately after you select your desired
scene.
• The number of subtitle languages recorded differs depending on the disc. If only one
language is recorded, the language does not change.
• This function can only be used for discs on which subtitles have been recorded in multiple
languages.
• Some DVDs allow you to change subtitles via the disc menu only. If this is the case, press
the MENU button and choose the appropriate subtitle on the disc menu.
Adjust the LCD Screen
You can adjust the Brightness, Panel Display or Contrast of the LCD screen in playback mode.
1. Press the SETUP button in playback mode.
2. Press the / button to select Brightness, Panel Display or Contrast.
3. Then press the / button to change the setting.
4. Press the SETUP button to exit the menu.
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" means that the desired
PLAY button.
PLAY button.
or SEARCH button to
4x 4x 8x 8x 16 x 16 x
Subtitle Off Subtitle Off " is displayed.