ENGLISH

OWNER'S MANUAL

DVD Player
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.

MODELS
DV550
DV551
DV552
DV556
DV586

P/NO : MFL62884529
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CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing)

Safety Precaution and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the appara-
tus.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
DO NOT OPEN Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. manual to be certain. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets,
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your
voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it,
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact
replacement part by an authorized service center. Protect the power cord from
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
point where the cord exits the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.
case or similar unit. Safe way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment:
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than
manufacturer's instructions. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possi-
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from ble threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it in the
over heating. The openings should be never be blocked by placing the product appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batter-
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed ies or battery together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local,
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is free reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators.
provided or the manufacturer's instruction has been adhered to. The battery shall not be exposed to excessived heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the
Shall the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
service center.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
DivX (R) is a registered trademark of DivX , Inc., and is used under license.
Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

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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 dry cloth.
7. Do not block any 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 amplifiers) 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 fit 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 specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the 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.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified 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.

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About the Symbol Display

Safety Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the
Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that disc.
Hooking up the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Table of Contents
Regional Codes
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play
Adjust the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.
Displaying Disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 • Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible
Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 on the cover. This number must match your unit’s regional code or the disc
Playing a DivX movie file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12 cannot play.
Listening to Music Disc or files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 • If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from your player, the
Viewing photo files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 message “Check Regional Code” appears on the TV screen.
Using the Karaoke (DV551/DV556/DV586 only) . . . . . . . . . . .13
Copyrights
USB Direct Recording (DV552/DV556/DV586 only) . . . . . . . . .14
Using an USB Flash Drive (DV552/DV556/DV586 only) . . . . . .14 It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in
Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features
Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 discs picture noise will appear. This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Types of Playable Discs Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
Type Logo disassembly is prohibited.
DVD-VIDEO: Discs such as movies that can be CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION
purchased or rented. TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND
DVD-R: Video mode and finalized only MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF
525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
DVD-RW: VR mode, Video mode and finalized only THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINI-
TION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p UNIT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR
DVD+R: Video mode only CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

DVD+RW: Video mode only

Audio CD: Music CDs or CD-R/CD-RW in music CD

format that can be purchased.
This unit plays DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW that contains audio titles, DivX, MP3,
WMA and/or JPEG files. Some DVD±RW/DVD±R or CD-RW/CD-R cannot be
played on this unit due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc,
or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software.

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Hooking up the unit Hooking up the unit - more you can do

Audio and Video Connection A Component Video Connections
The unit Audio/Video jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio Connect the COMPONENT(VIDEO)/PROGRESSIVE SCAN(YPBPR)
and white for left audio). If your TV has only one input for audio (mono), OUTPUT jacks on the unit to the corresponding input jacks on your TV using
connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the unit. a Video/YPBPR cable.
• You will still need to connect the left and right audio cables to the TV, or
digital audio cable to your stereo.
Rear of TV • If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this
connection and set [Progressive Scan] to [On] on the setup menu.
(See page 8)
B Digital Audio Output Connection
Connect one of the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (COAXIAL) jack to the
corresponding jack on your amplifier.
• If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of
your amplifier, the amplifier will produce a strong, distorted sound or no
sound at all.
• To see the audio format of the current disc in the on-screen display, press
AUDIO.
• This unit does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS sound
track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this unit to
a DTS compatible amplifier via one of this unit’s digital audio outputs.

Rear of DVD player

Connect the AC
power cord into the B A
power outlet.

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Remote Control

OPEN/CLOSE
POWER (1)
Opens and closes the disc tray.
Switches the unit ON or OFF.
CLEAR
Removes a track number on the Program
SCAN (m / M) List.
Search backward or forward.
PROGRAM
SKIP (. / >) Enters the program edit mode.
Go to previous or next chapter/track/file.
PAUSE/STEP (X) Numerical buttons
Pauses playback temporarily/ press Selects numbered options in a menu.
repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.
PLAY (N)
Starts playback.
STOP (x)
Stops playback.

DVD MENU TITLE

Accesses or exits the DVD menu. Access the disc’s title menu.
vV b B
Navigates the menus.
ENTER ( )
Confirms menu selection.

DISPLAY RETURN (O)

Accesses or exits On-Screen Display. Returns to menu or exits the menu.
AUDIO ( ) Changes to the USB mode.
Selects an audio language or audio channel. A-B
SUBTITLE ( ) Repeats a section.
Selects a subtitle language. REPEAT
ANGLE ( ) Repeats a chapter, track, title or all.
Selects a DVD camera angle, if available. ZOOM
SETUP Enlarges video image.
Accesses or exits the setup menu. Put the battery into the Remote Control KARAOKE (ECHO)
Remove the battery cover on the rear of Remote (DV551/DV556/DV586 only)
Control, and insert battery (size AAA) with + and – Accesses or exits KARAOKE menu.
matched correctly.

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Main Unit
DV550 / DV551 / DV552 / DV556

a b c d e f g h i

DV586

a b c d e f g i h

a Disc Tray g VOL. (DV551/DV556/DV586 only)

Insert a disc here. Adjust microphone volume.
b Z (Open / Close) h USB Port (DV552/DV556/DV586 only)
Opens or closes the disc tray. Connect an USB Flash Drive.
c Display window i • N (Play)
Shows the current status of the unit. Starts playback.
d Remote sensor • x (Stop)
Point the remote control here. Stops playback.
• . (Skip)
e 1 (Power) Returns to the beginning of current chapter/track/file or go to
Turn the unit ON or OFF. the previous chapter/track/file.
f MIC. (DV551/DV556/DV586 only) • > (Skip)
Connect a microphone. Go to next chapter/track/file.

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Display Mode – If you selected 4:3, you’ll need to define how you would like
Adjust the settings widescreen programs and films to be displayed on your TV screen.

ON REMOTE [Letterbox]: This displays a widescreen picture with black bands at the top
and bottom of the screen.
1 Display setup menu: SETUP [Panscan]: This fills the entire 4:3 screen, cropping the picture as necessary.
2 Select a desired option on the first level: vV Progressive Scan (For Component Video connections) – Selects whether
the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUT jacks output progressive
3 Move to second level: B
signal. If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you will enjoy accurate
4 Select a desired option on the second level: vV color reproduction and high quality image by selecting [On]. If your TV does not
5 Move to third level: B accept progressive format signals, select [Off].
6 Change the setting: v V / ENTER If you set Progressive Scan to [On] in error, you must reset the unit. First,
remove the disc in the unit. Next, press and hold STOP for five seconds. The
video output will be restored to the standard setting, and a picture will be visible
Adjust the settings - more you can do on your TV.
Adjust the audio settings
When you turn on for the first time (optional)
Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG – Selects the type of digital audio signal when
The menu for a language selection will appear when you turn on the unit for the using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack.
first time. You must select a language to use the unit. Use vV b B to select a
language then press ENTER and the confirm menu will appear. Use b B to [Bitstream]: Select this when you connect this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO
select [Enter] then press ENTER. OUTPUT jack to an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG
decoder.
Adjust the language settings [PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select this when you connect this unit’s
Menu Language – Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack to an amplifier without a built-in Dolby Digital
or MPEG decoder.
Disc Audio/Subtitle/Menu – Select a language for the Disc Audio/Subtitle/
Menu. [Off] (for DTS): Select this when you connect this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT jack to an amplifier without a built-in DTS decoder.
[Original]: Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
[Other]: To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER to Sample Freq. (Frequency) – Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list. signal.
(see page 15) If you make a mistake while entering number, press CLEAR to [48 KHz]: The audio signals are always converted to 48 kHz.
delete numbers then correct it. [96 KHz]: The audio signals are output in their original format.
[Off] (for Disc Subtitle): Turn off Subtitle. DRC (Dynamic Range Control) – Make the sound clear when the volume is
Adjust the display settings turned down (Dolby Digital only). Set to [On] for this effect.
TV Aspect – Select which screen aspect to use based on the shape of your TV Vocal (DV550/DV552 only) – Set to [On] only when a multi-channel karaoke
screen. DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc mix into normal stereo
sound.
[4:3]: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
[16:9]: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

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Adjust the lock settings

Displaying Disc Information
You must set the [Area Code] option to use the lock options. Select [Area Code]
option then press B. Enter a 4-digit password then press ENTER. Enter it again ON REMOTE
then press ENTER to verify. If you make a mistake while entering number,
press CLEAR then correct it. 1 Press DISPLAY: DISPLAY
If you forget your password you can reset it. First, remove the disc in the unit. 2 Select a item: vV
Display setup menu then input the 6-digit number “210499”. The “P CLr” appear
3 Adjust the Display menu settings: b B / ENTER
in the display window and the password is deleted.
Rating – Select a rating level. The lower the level, the stricter the rating.
4 To return the exit: DISPLAY
Select [Unlock] to deactivate the rating.
Password – Sets or changes the password for lock settings. Displaying Disc Information - more you can do
[New]: Enter a new 4-digits password using the numerical buttons then press
ENTER. Enter the password again to confirm. You can select an item by pressing vV and change or select the setting by
[Change]: Enter the new password twice after entering the current password. pressing b B or using the numbered buttons (0-9).
Area Code – Select a code for a geographic area as the playback rating level.
This determines which area’s standards are used to rate DVDs controlled by the Current title number/total number of titles
parental lock. (See page 15)
Current chapter number/total number of chapters
Adjust the others settings
Elapsed playing time
B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion) – To select the black level of playback Selected total time of current title/file
pictures. Set your preference and monitor’s ability.
REC Bitrate (DV552/DV556/DV586 only) – You can choose a bit rate for USB Selected audio language or channel
direct recording. Higher bit rate gives the better sound quality but uses more
Selected subtitle
space on the USB Flash Drive. For USB direct recording, see page 14.
Score (DV551/DV556/DV586 only) – You can view the score after singing a song Selected angle/total number of angles
using microphone. Select [On] to use this feature. The score appears only when a
chapter, title or track is fully finished. Fanfare sounds with high score. Symbol Used in this Manual
DivX VOD
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX,Inc. This is ALL All discs and file listed below ACD Audio CDs
an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for DVD DVD and finalized DVD±R/RW CD-G CD-G discs
more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.
MP3 MP3 files DivX DivX files
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be regis-
tered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. To generate the WMA WMA files
registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in the device setup menu. Go to
vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration process and learn more
about DivX VOD.
[Register]: Displays the registration code of your player.
[Deregister]: Deregister your player and display the deregister code.

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Pause a playback ALL

Playing a Disc Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause playback. Press PLAY ( N) to continue
ON REMOTE playback.

1 Open the disc tray: Z OPEN/CLOSE Frame-by-Frame playback DVD DivX

2 Insert a Disc: - Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame playback.
3 Close the disc tray: Z OPEN/CLOSE Playing repeatedly ALL
4 Start playback: N PLAY Press REPEAT repeatedly to select an item to be repeated. The current title,
5 To stop playback: x STOP chapter, track or all will be played back repeatedly. To return to normal play-
back, press REPEAT repeatedly to select [Off].

Fast forward or fast reverse

Playing a Disc - more you can do DVD DivX ACD WMA MP3

Stops the playback Press SCAN (m or M) to play fast forward or fast reverse during playback.
The unit records the stopped point depending on the disc. “ Xx x ” appears on You can change the various playback speed by pressing SCAN (m or M)
the screen briefly. Press PLAY ( N) to resume playback (from the scene repeatedly. Press PLAY ( N) to continue play at normal speed.
- DVD, DivX: mmb P mm P mb P m / M p MB p MM p MMB
point). If you press STOP (x x ) again or unload the disc (“ x ” appears on the - ACD, WMA, MP3: mx8 P mx4 P mx2 / Mx2 p Mx4 p Mx8
screen), the unit will clear the stopped point.
Xx =Resume Stop, x =Complete Stop)
(X Repeating a specific portion (A-B) DVD DivX ACD
The resume point may be cleared when a button is pressed (for example
Press A-B at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat and again at the
:POWER, OPEN/CLOSE, etc).
end of the portion. Your selected portion will be repeated continually.
Playing a DVD that has a menu DVD To return to normal playback, press A-B to select [Off].
Most DVD now have menus which load first before the film begins to play. You Selecting a subtitle language DVD DivX
can navigate these menus using vV b B or number button to highlight an
During playback, press SUBTITLE ( ) repeatedly to select a desired subtitle
option. Press ENTER to select.
language.
Playing a DVD VR disc
This unit will play DVD-RW disc that is recorded using the Video Recording
Watching from a different angle DVD

(VR) format. When you insert a disc DVD VR disc, the menu will appear on the If the angle indicator appears on the screen for a moment, you can select a
screen. Use vV to select a title then press PLAY ( N). To display DVD-VR different camera angle by pressing ANGLE ( ) repeatedly.
menu, press DVD MENU or TITLE.
Some DVD-VR disc are made with CPRM data by DVD RECORDER. Hearing a different audio DVD DivX CD-G

Player does not support these kinds of discs. During playback, press AUDIO ( ) repeatedly to switch between the available
audio languages, channels or encoding methods.
Skip to the next/previous chapter/track/file ALL

Press SKIP (>) to move to the next chapter/track/file. Slow down the playing speed (Forward only) DVD DivX
Press SKIP (.) to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track/file. While playback is paused, press SCAN (M) to slow down forward playback.
Press SKIP (.) twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track/file. You can change the various playback speed by pressing SCAN (M)
repeatedly. Press PLAY ( N) to continue play at normal speed.

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Watching a enlarged video image DVD DivX

During playback or pause mode, press ZOOM repeatedly to select zoom mode.
Playing a DivX movie file
You can move through the zoomed picture using vVb B buttons. ON REMOTE
Press CLEAR to exit. (100% p 200% p 300% p 400% p 100%)
1 Open the disc tray: Z OPEN/CLOSE
Viewing the title menu DVD
2 Insert a disc: -
Press TITLE to display the disc's title menu, if available.
3 Close the disc tray: Z OPEN/CLOSE
Viewing the DVD menu DVD 4 Select a movie file from the menu: v V, DVD MENU
Press DVD MENU to display the disc menu, if available. To go directly to file and play, enter the file number
using the numbered buttons (0-9).
Starting play from selected time DVD DivX
N
5 Start playback: PLAY
Searches for the starting point of entered time code. Press DISPLAY then 6 To stop playback: x STOP
select clock icon. Enter a time then press ENTER. For example, to find a scene
at 1 hour, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter "11020" and press ENTER.
If you enter the wrong number, press CLEAR to enter again.
Playing a DivX movie file - more you can do
Last Scene Memory DVD ACD

This unit memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene Changing the character set to display DivX® subtitle correctly
remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the Press and hold SUBTITLE for 3 seconds during playback. The language code
unit. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is will appear. Press b B to select another language code until the subtitle is
automatically recalled. displayed properly and then press ENTER.
Screen Saver DivX file requirement
The screen saver appears when you leave the unit in Stop mode for about five DivX file compatibility with this player is limited as follows:
minutes. If the Screen Saver is displayed for five minutes, the unit automatically • Available resolution size: 720 x 576 (W x H) pixel.
turns itself off. • The file names of DivX and subtitle are limited to 20 characters.
• DivX file extensions: “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”
Mixed disc or USB Flash Drive (DV552/DV556/DV586 only) – DivX, • Playable DivX subtitle: SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi),
MP3/WMA and JPEG SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt),
When playing a disc or USB Flash Drive contained with DivX, MP3/WMA and TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)
JPEG files together, you can select which menu of files you would like to play • Playable Codec format: “DIVX3.xx”, “DIVX4.xx”, “DIVX5.xx”, “MP43”, “3IVX”
by pressing TITLE. • Only the playback function is supported with DivX 6.0 in the unit.
• Playable Audio format: “Dolby Digital”, “DTS”, “PCM”, “MP3”, “WMA”
• Sampling frequency: within 8 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)
• Bit rate: within 8 to 320 kbps (MP3), within 32 to 192 kbps (WMA),
less than 4 Mbps (DivX file)
• CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660
• Maximum Files/Folders: Less than 600 (total number of files and folders)

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• This player does not support the file that are recorded with GMC*1 or Qpel*2. Displaying file information (ID3 TAG)
Those are video encoding techniques in MPEG4 standard, like DivX have. While playing a MP3 file containing file information, you can display the
*1 GMC - Global Motion Compensation information by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.
*2 Qpel - Quarter pixel
MP3/WMA music file requirement
MP3/WMA compatibility with this unit is limited as follows:
• File extensions: “.mp3”, “.wma”
Listening to Music Disc or files • Sampling frequency: within 8 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)
• Bit rate: within 8 to 320 kbps (MP3), within 32 to 192 kbps (WMA)
ON REMOTE
• CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660
1 Open the disc tray: Z OPEN/CLOSE • Maximum Files/Folders: Less than 600 (total number of files and folders)
2 Insert a disc: -
Tip:
3 Close the disc tray: Z OPEN/CLOSE
Press and hold v V to move previous or the next page.
4 Select a music from the menu: v V, DVD MENU
To go directly to track/file and play, enter the
track/file number using the numbered buttons (0-9).
5 Start playback: N PLAY Viewing photo files
6 To stop playback: x STOP ON REMOTE
1 Open the disc tray: Z OPEN/CLOSE
Listening to Music Disc or files - more you 2 Insert a disc: -
can do 3 Close the disc tray: Z OPEN/CLOSE
Creating your own program 4 Select a photo file on the menu: v V, DVD MENU
To go directly to file and play, enter the file number
You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order using the numbered buttons (0-9).
of the musics on the disc. To add a music(s) on the program list, press
PROGRAM to enter the program edit mode ( E mark appears on the menu). 5 Display the selected file in full screen: N PLAY
Select a desired music on the [List] then press ENTER to add the music to the 6 To return to the menu: x STOP
program list. Select a music from the program list then press ENTER to start
programmed playback. To clear a music from the program list, select the music
you want to clear then press CLEAR in program edit mode. To clear all music Viewing photo files - more you can do
from the program list, select [Clear All] then press ENTER in program edit mode.
The program is cleared when the disc is removed or the unit is turned off. Viewing photo files as a slide show
Playing a CD-G disc Use vV b B to highlight ( ) icon then press ENTER to start slide show.
You can change slide show speed using b B when ( ) icon is highlighted.
Once you insert an CD-G disc, a menu appears on the screen. Use vV to
select a track then press PLAY ( N). To display the CD-G menu during Skip to the next/previous photo
playback, press STOP (x x ) twice. You can display the setup menu by pressing Press SKIP (. or >) to view the previous/next photo.
SETUP only when CD-G menu appears on the TV screen.

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Rotate a photo Using the Karaoke - more you can do

Use vV to rotate the photo in full screen counterclockwise or clockwise while
viewing a photo in full screen. Adjust the Karaoke menu settings
Press KARAOKE to display karaoke menu. Use v V to select an option then
Pause a slide show
press b or B to adjust the value of the selected option.
Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause a slide show. Press PLAY ( N) to continue
ECHO – You can adjust the echo volume.
the slide show.
MELODY – If you wish to sing only to the backing band or orchestra
Listening to music during slide show unaccompanied by a vocal guide melody, set MELODY to Off.
VOICE – If you wish to sing a duet with the recorded karaoke singer, select a
You can listen to music during slide show, if the disc contain music and photo voice you desire.
files together. Use vV b B to highlight ( ) icon then press ENTER to start
slide show. Output
Voice Select
Left speaker Right speaker
Watching an enlarged photo image V1 Voice1 Voice1
V2 Voice2 Voice2
While viewing a photo in full screen, press ZOOM repeatedly to select zoom
V1+V2 Voice1 Voice2
mode. You can move through the zoomed photo using vVb B buttons. Press
Off None voice None voice
CLEAR to exit.
KEY – You can change the key.
Photo file requirement EFFECT – You can use Special Effects.
JPEG file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows: (OFF → Flanger → Chorus → Tremolo → Vibrato)
• File extensions: “.jpg”
• Photo size: Less than 2 MB recommended Notes the Karaoke
• CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660 • If the microphone is set [ON], it is operated.
• Maximum Files/Folders: Less than 600 (total number of files and folders) • When not using the microphone, press KARAOKE to set the MIC to [OFF].
• The karaoke feature functions only with karaoke-compatible discs.
• For more details, refer to the information attached with the disc.
• The VOICE and MELODY menus may not be available on some karaoke
discs.
Using the Karaoke • Depending on the disc, a karaoke option may not work.
(DV551DV556/DV586 only)
ON REMOTE
1 Open the disc tray: Z OPEN/CLOSE
2 Insert a Karaoke DVD: -
3 Close the disc tray: Z OPEN/CLOSE
4 Connect a microphone to MIC jack: KARAOKE, b B
Select ON/OFF to activate/deactivate.
5 Start playback and sing a song: N PLAY

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The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, including computer

USB Direct Recording programs, files, broadcasts and sound recording, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
(DV552/DV556/DV586 only) This equipment should not be used for such purposes.
Be responsible
Connect USB Flash Drive to the unit before recording.
Respect copyrights
Set [REC Bitrate] option as required. (See page 8)

ON REMOTE
1 Insert an Audio CD: -
Using an USB Flash Drive
2 Select a track: v V, DVD MENU (DV552/DV556/DV586 only)
To go directly to track and play, enter the track
You can play MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX in the USB Flash Drive with version
number using the numbered buttons (0-9).
2.0/1.1.
3 Start recording: AUDIO
ON REMOTE
4 To stop recording: x STOP
1 Connect an USB Flash Drive to the USB -
Recordable mode port on the unit:
You can record one desired track or all of the tracks in Audio CD to USB Flash 2 Display the menu screen in stop mode: O RETURN
Drive. 3 Select a file: v V, DVD MENU
• For track recording: Press AUDIO in play, pause or resume stop mode. To go directly to file and play, enter the
• For disc recording: Press AUDIO in complete stop mode. file number using the numbered buttons (0-9).
• For program list recording: In stop mode, press AUDIO after selecting a track
on the program list. 4 Play the file: N PLAY
Notes an USB direct Recording 5 Remove the USB Flash Drive: -
• The recording is available only for Audio CD tracks. Notes an USB Flash Drive
• If you use this function, the “CD_REC” folder will be created automatically in • You can switch USB and DISC mode by pressing RETURN (O O) only in stop
the USB Flash Driver then the music file(s) is saved in it. mode.
• If you remove USB Flash Drive, turn off or open the unit while recording, it • Do not extract the USB device in operating.
can make a malfunction.
• Regular back up is recommended to prevent data loss.
• If the remaining space on the USB Flash Drive is insufficient, the recording is
• If you use a USB extension cable or USB HUB, the USB device might not be
not available. To increase the free space, delete files in it using your PC.
• CD-G disc and Audio CDs encoded in DTS cannot be recorded. recognized.
• External HDD, Multi Card reader, Multi Partition USB, Locked device and • Music files (MP3/WMA), photo files (JPEG) and DivX files can be played.
MP3 player are not supported. For details of operations on each files, refer to relevant pages.
• You can set the recording speed pressing AUDIO during USB direct • This unit is not supported when the total number of files is more than 600.
recording. • Bit rate: within 8 to 320 kbps (MP3), within 32 to 192 kbps (WMA),
- X1 Track: While normal speed recording, you can listen to the music. less than 4 Mbps (DivX file)
- X4 Track: While 4X speed recording, you can not listen to the music. • The USB function of this unit does not support all kinds of USB devices.
• Recording format: MP3 file • Digital camera and mobile phone are not supported.
• Encoding Bit rate: 128 Kbps / 160 Kbps / 192 Kbps / 256 Kbps / 320 Kbps • USB port of the unit can not be connected to PC. The unit can not be used
• Maximum Files/Folders: Less than 600 (total number of files and folders) as a storage device.

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Language Codes
Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code
Afar 6565 Croatian 7282 Hausa 7265 Lingala 7678 Quechua 8185 Tajik 8471
Afrikaans 6570 Czech 6783 Hebrew 7387 Lithuanian 7684 Rhaeto-Romance 8277 Tamil 8465
Albanian 8381 Danish 6865 Hindi 7273 Macedonian 7775 Rumanian 8279 Telugu 8469
Ameharic 6577 Dutch 7876 Hungarian 7285 Malagasy 7771 Russian 8285 Thai 8472
Arabic 6582 English 6978 Icelandic 7383 Malay 7783 Samoan 8377 Tonga 8479
Armenian 7289 Esperanto 6979 Indonesian 7378 Malayalam 7776 Sanskrit 8365 Turkish 8482
Assamese 6583 Estonian 6984 Interlingua 7365 Maori 7773 Scots Gaelic 7168 Turkmen 8475
Aymara 6588 Faroese 7079 Irish 7165 Marathi 7782 Serbian 8382 Twi 8487
Azerbaijani 6590 Fiji 7074 Italian 7384 Moldavian 7779 Serbo-Croatian 8372 Ukrainian 8575
Bashkir 6665 Finnish 7073 Japanese 7465 Mongolian 7778 Shona 8378 Urdu 8582
Basque 6985 French 7082 Kannada 7578 Nauru 7865 Sindhi 8368 Uzbek 8590
Bengali, Bangla 6678 Frisian 7089 Kashmiri 7583 Nepali 7869 Singhalese 8373 Vietnamese 8673
Bhutani 6890 Galician 7176 Kazakh 7575 Norwegian 7879 Slovak 8375 Volapük 8679
Bihari 6672 Georgian 7565 Kirghiz 7589 Oriya 7982 Slovenian 8376 Welsh 6789
Breton 6682 German 6869 Korean 7579 Panjabi 8065 Spanish 6983 Wolof 8779
Bulgarian 6671 Greek 6976 Kurdish 7585 Pashto, Pushto 8083 Sudanese 8385 Xhosa 8872
Burmese 7789 Greenlandic 7576 Laothian 7679 Persian 7065 Swahili 8387 Yiddish 7473
Byelorussian 6669 Guarani 7178 Latin 7665 Polish 8076 Swedish 8386 Yoruba 8979
Chinese 9072 Gujarati 7185 Latvian, Lettish 7686 Portuguese 8084 Tagalog 8476 Zulu 9085

Area Codes
Choose an area code from this list.
Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code
Afghanistan AF Costa Rica CR Greenland GL Maldives MV Paraguay PY Sri Lanka LK
Argentina AR Croatia HR Hong Kong HK Mexico MX Philippines PH Sweden SE
Australia AU Czech Republic CZ Hungary HU Monaco MC Poland PL Switzerland CH
Austria AT Denmark DK India IN Mongolia MN Portugal PT Taiwan TW
Belgium BE Ecuador EC Indonesia ID Morocco MA Romania RO Thailand TH
Bhutan BT Egypt EG Israel IL Nepal NP Russian Federation RU Turkey TR
Bolivia BO El Salvador SV Italy IT Netherlands NL Saudi Arabia SA Uganda UG
Brazil BR Ethiopia ET Jamaica JM Netherlands Antilles AN Senegal SN Ukraine UA
Cambodia KH Fiji FJ Japan JP New Zealand NZ Singapore SG United States US
Canada CA Finland FI Kenya KE Nigeria NG Slovak Republic SK Uruguay UY
Chile CL France FR Kuwait KW Norway NO Slovenia SI Uzbekistan UZ
China CN Germany DE Libya LY Oman OM South Africa ZA Vietnam VN
Colombia CO Great Britain GB Luxembourg LU Pakistan PK South Korea KR Zimbabwe ZW
Congo CG Greece GR Malaysia MY Panama PA Spain ES

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Troubleshooting Specifications
Symptom Cause Correction General
No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall Power requirements AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
outlet securely. Power consumption 10 W
Dimensions (Approx.) DV550/DV551/DV552/DV556:
The power is on, No disc is inserted. Insert a disc. (W x H x D) without foot 360 x 35 x 200 mm
but the unit does DV586: 430 x 35 x 200 mm
not work. Net Weight (Approx.) DV550/DV551/DV552/DV556: 1.4 kg
DV586: 1.5 kg
No picture. The TV is not set to receive the Select the appropriate video input Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C
signal from the unit. mode on the TV. Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Laser Semiconductor laser
The video cable is not connected Connect the video cable securely. Signal system NTSC
securely.
Inputs (DV552/DV556/DV586 only)
No sound. The equipment connected with Select the correct input mode of USB IN 4 pin (USB 2.0 / 1.1 standard)
the audio cable is not set to the audio amplifier. Bus power supply DC 5 V 500 mA
receive the signal from the unit.
Outputs
The AUDIO options are set to the Set the AUDIO settings to the
Video Output 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative,
wrong position. correct position.
RCA jack x 1
Component Video Output (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω,
The unit does not An unplayable disc is inserted. Insert a playable disc. (Check the sync negative, RCA jack x 1
start playback. disc type and regional code.) (Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω,
RCA jack x 2
The rating level is set. Change the rating level. Audio Output 2.0 Vrms (1 KHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω,
RCA jack (L, R) x 1
The remote con- The remote control is not pointed Point the remote control at the Digital Output (Coaxial) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1
trol does not work at the remote sensor on the unit. remote sensor of the unit.
properly. Accessories
The remote control is too far from Operate the remote control closer Video/Audio cable, Remote Control, Battery
the unit. to the unit.

Designs and specifications are subject to change without

prior notice.

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