Preparation

Inserting batteries into the

Remote Control

1Open the battery cover.

2Insert batteries with the correct polarity as indicated by the + and - symbols inside the

battery compartment.

3Close the cover.

-

+

+

-

CAUTION!

Remove batteries if they are exhausted or not to be used for a long time.

Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination.

Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed off properly and kept away from children.

Using the Remote Control

Direct the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD player.

Do not drop or give the remote control a shock.

Do not leave the remote control near extremely hot or humid place.

Do not spill water or put anything wet on the remote control.

Notes:

AUTO can only be selected when using a TV that has both the NTSC and PAL systems.

Slight picture distortions may occur due to this conversion.This is normal.Thus, the AUTO format is most suitable for the best picture quality.

NTSC/PAL Conversion

This player is equipped with a NTSC/PAL conversion feature to convert the video output of the disc to match your TV system.The conversions supported are as below:

 

Disc

Output format

Type

 

Format

Selected mode

 

 

 

NTSC

PAL

AUTO

DVD

 

NTSC

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAL

NTSC

PAL

PAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCD

 

NTSC

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAL

NTSC

PAL

PAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

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