Grundig gdp 3800 User manual

DVD-PLAYER

GDP 3800

CONTENTS ___________________________________________

4-5 GDP 3800 DVD player

4 Special features of your DVD player

4 Packing contents

5 HDMI transmission

5 Disc formats

6 Setup and safety

7-10 Overview

7 The front of the DVD player

8 The back of the DVD player

9-10 The remote control

11-17 Connection and preparation

11-15 Connecting the television

16 Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier or digital two-channel audio

system

17 Connecting an audio system with analogue two-channel stereo sound

17 Connecting the power cord

17 Inserting batteries in the remote control

18-20 Initial setup

18 Switching on the DVD player

18 Selecting the language of the screen menu

18-20 Adapting the DVD player to the television set

21 Before playback

21 Preparation

21 Inserting the disc

21 Removing the disc

22-27 DVD playback

22 DVD features

22 Special DVD features

23 Playing a track

23 Viewing information

23 Selecting tracks and chapters with the DVD menu

24 Selecting tracks directly

24 Selecting chapters directly

24 Selecting chapters in steps (SKIP)

24 Pausing and resuming playback

24 Ending playback

25-26 Additional playback functions

27 Repeat functions

28 S-VCD/VCD playback

28 S-VCD/VCD features

28 PBC (playback control)

28 Playing a track

28 Picture search

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29-35 Playing audio and video files

29-30 File format features

31 Operation with external data equipment

32 Selecting the data medium/file browser

32 File browser

33 Playback basic functions

33-34 Additional playback functions

34 Playing picture CDs

35 Repeat functions

35 Playing audio CDs

36 Parental control

36 Authorising the content of a DVD

36 Changing the password

37 Picture settings

37 Setting picture parameters for the television

37 Selecting the viewing time for a JPEG picture

38-41 Audio settings

38 Selecting the audio signal for analogue audio output

38 Switching the dynamic range (volume range) on and off

39 Audio settings for digital audio output

40 Sound settings

41 Switching off the HDMI socket audio signal

41 Increasing the sampling rate for audio CDs

42-44 Custom settings

42 Language settings

43 Setting the switch-off timer

43 File navigation

43 Selecting the character set for MPEG4 subtitles

44 Resetting the DVD player to its original condition

45 Television remote control

46-48 Information

46 Technical data

46 General information on laser devices

47 Troubleshooting

47 Cleaning discs

47 Software information

48 Environmental note

48 Additional Information for units sold in the UK.

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Special features of your DVD player

Your DVD player provides you with perfect digital video playback in

studio quality.

It also provides superb cinema quality audio playback – in stereo or

with digital multi-channel sound – depending on the type of DVD and

audio system or stereo television.

Other features of DVD videos include the choice of audio channel and

language, choice of subtitle language and various camera recording

angles. Your DVD player is suitable for DVDs with regional code 2.

In addition to DVDs it can play MP4 video CDs, MP3 CDs, JPEG

encoded (photo) CDs, KODAK picture CDs, video CDs, S-Video CDs

and audio CDs.

The file formats can also be played via the USB input – from a memory

stick or a digital camera.

Packing contents

1GDP 3800 DVD player

2Remote control

32 batteries, 1.5 V, type AA

4 EURO AV (SCART) cable

5Operating manual

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HDMI transmission

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) transfers digital audio

and video data via a cable without additional file compression. This

means there is no loss in quality.

The bandwidth for video data is up to 165 MHz.

Audio data is transmitted at frequencies of up to 192 kHz with word

widths of up to 24 bits on up to 8 channels.

The data is transferred at a speed of up to 5 gigabytes per second.

Even with complex pictures and fast movements, there are no artefacts

caused by transmission.

If your television has a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input, this is not a

problem. This is because HDMI is based on DVI and is downwards

compatible with it.

This means that DVI signals can be transferred via the HDMI interface

(using a DVI-HDMI adapter cable), albeit without audio signals. You

can feed the audio signal to the television using the »

AUDIO OUT

ANALOGUE L R« socket (analogue audio signal) or one of the

»

AUDIO OUT DIGITAL COAXIAL

« sockets (digital audio signal).

Compatibility is also ensured by HDMI using the same copy protec-

tion method as DVI.

Digital copies cannot be made using HDMI.

This is prevented by the HDCP system (High-bandwidth Digital Content

Protection).

Disc formats

Your DVD player can play back CD-R, CD-RW, VCD 2.0, Super-VCD,

DVD R, DVD RW discs.

Due to the difference in quality of the recording media and the quality

of the recording itself, it can occasionally occur that a home-made DVD

or CD cannot be read. This does not indicate a malfunction of the DVD

player.

You have to finalise your own CD-R/RW recordings.

Please remember that to create CD-Rs or CD-RWs the settings in your

burning program must conform to the ISO 9660 standard.

When MP4 video, MP3 or JPEG CDs are played back, individual

tracks/pictures may be skipped or incorrectly played back and dis-

played. This can be due to the disc configuration, the encoder software

or the hardware used for the recording.

Audio CDs (CDDA) meet the appropriate specification and bear the

corresponding logo. Copy-protected CDs do not meet this specifica-

tion and do not bear the logo. These CDs can cause playback errors.

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SETUP AND SAFETY ____________________________

This DVD player is designed to play back video and audio signals from

compact discs (DVDs and CDs).

Any other use is expressly prohibited.

If the DVD player is subject to a sudden change in temperature, for exam-

ple if it is brought in from the cold to a warm room, connect it to the mains

supply and let it stand for at least two hours before you insert a DVD.

The DVD player is designed for use in dry rooms. If you do use it outdoors,

make sure it is protected from moisture such as dripping or splashing water.

Place the DVD player on a hard, level surface. Do not place any objects

such as newspapers on the DVD player, or any cloth or similar items un-

derneath it.

Do not place the DVD player directly on top of an AV receiver or a sub-

woofer. The laser optics are sensitive to temperature and shocks.

Do not place the DVD player close to heating units or in direct sunlight, as

this will impair cooling.

Do not insert foreign objects in the disc compartment of the DVD player.

Do not place any vessels filled with liquid, such as vases, on the DVD player,

as they may tip over and spill the liquid, which poses an electrical hazard.

Do not place any objects such as burning candles on the DVD player.

Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical devices. Even if the DVD player

is switched off, it can be damaged by a lightning strike to the mains. Always

remove the power plug during a thunder storm.

Always keep the disc compartment closed to prevent dust from collecting

on the laser optics.

Never open the DVD player casing under any circumstances. No warranty

claims are accepted for damage caused by improper handling.

When deciding where to put the DVD player, remember that furniture is

often coated with various types of varnish and plastic. Many of these con-

tain chemicals which can corrode the feet of the device, leaving marks on

the surface of the furniture which can be diﬃcult or impossible to remove.

Do not use any cleaning agents as they may damage the housing. Clean

the DVD player with a clean dry cloth.

Note:

Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched on. Switch

off the other equipment as well before connecting it.

Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have connected the

external devices.

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The front of the DVD player

8Switches the DVD player in and out of standby.

The DVD player is not fully disconnected from the power

supply when it is switched off.

Standby display.

Compartment for DVD/CD.

.Opens and closes the disc compartment.

Display.

8

Starts playback.

!Switches to pause during playback.

7Press once to activate the RESUME function.

Press twice to switch to STOP.

USB interface for connecting an external data medium.

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The back of the DVD player

110-240V˜Power cord.

50/60Hz 15W

HDMI OUT Video/audio output socket (digital signal) for

connecting a television or projector.

VIDEO OUT Video output socket for connecting a

CVBS television or AV receiver with an RCA socket.

VIDEO OUT Video output sockets for connecting a

Y Pb Pr television or projector (YUV standard).

AUDIO OUT

Audio output socket (optical) for PCM/Dolby

DIGITAL COAXIAL

Digital/DTS signals.

Audio output socket (coaxial) for PCM/Dolby

Digital/DTS signals.

For connecting a digital multi-channel audio

video amplifier or AV receiver.

AUDIO OUT

Audio output sockets (left/right analogue

ANALOGUE L R channel) for connecting an audio system.

EURO AV ©TV For connecting to a television with a EURO-AV

socket.

Caution:

The device is connected to the mains with the power cord. Pull out the

power plug when you want to completely disconnect the device from

the mains.

Do not connect any devices while the DVD player is switched on.

Switch off the other device as well, before connecting it.

Never touch the inside of the sockets and plugs of the connecting

cables. Electrostatic discharge can damage the DVD player.

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* Depends on the DVD in use

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The remote control

8Switches the DVD player out of and back into

standby mode.

In standby, the blue indicator on the DVD player lights

up.

1 … 0 Numerical buttons for various data.

vZooms in on scenes during playback.

bFor selecting and repeating sections on DVDs and

video CDs or tracks on MP4 video CDs, audio CDs,

MP3 or video CDs.

nSelects various camera angles* for certain scenes or

passages on the DVD during playback.

d

Mutes the sound on a GRUNDIG television.

xSwitches up one menu/disc menu level.

iOpens the main menu on the DVD player.

ASas Select various functions in the menus.

OK Displays various information on the television screen

during playback, such as the track or chapter number

and playing time.

Confirms selected functions in the menus.

.Opens up the disc menu* of a DVD during playback.

Switches the playback control (PBC) on and off

(VCD/S-VCD).

Title Opens the track menu* of the DVD during playback.

10 * Depends on the DVD in use

cSwitches between disc and USB modes.

!Press once for freeze-frame on DVDs, video CDs and MP4

video CDs;

pauses audio CDs and MP3 CDs;

press again to switch freeze-frame onwards step-by-step.

Press once for slow motion, press mor ,to select the

slow motion speed (DVD).

7Stops all operations;

press and hold down to open the disc compartment.

8Switches the DVD player on from standby mode;

starts playback.

5Selects the previous track or section during playback.

6Selects the next track or section during playback.

mSwitches to the reverse picture search at various speeds;

selects the reverse slow motion speed.

,Switches to the forwards picture search at various speeds

during playback;

selects the forwards slow motion speed.

dSwitches between the original and the dubbed language*

during DVD playback.

Switches between the various sound formats.

TV Switches the remote control between controlling your DVD

player and controlling your GRUNDIG television. The

options for this are described on page 45.

yFor selecting and displaying subtitles* of the DVD during

playback.

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Note:

Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched

on. Switch off the other equipment as well before connecting it.

Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have con-

nected the external devices.

Connecting the television

You have four options, depending on the sockets you have on your

television:

– Connection to the HDMI socket provides digital picture quality.

– For the best picture quality, connect the EURO-AV socket using a

fully assigned EURO-AV (SCART) cable.

– Connection via the Y, Pb and Pr RCA sockets (video signals) and

the AUDIO OUT ANALOGUE L R RCA sockets (audio signals).

This connection (progressive scan) can also be used for projec-

tors.

– The simplest option which still offers sufficient quality is to connect

the VIDEO OUT CVBS socket and AUDIO OUT ANALOGUE

L R sockets using RCA cables.

Required adjustments to the television set

If the DVD player is connected to a television with a 16:9 screen

format, follow the setting procedures in the “Selecting the television

screen format” section on page 20.

The colour standard of the DVD player must be matched to the

colour standard of your television. The setting procedure is

described in the section “Setting the TV system (TV norm)” on page

20.

Connect the »EURO AV ©TV« socket directly to the television

and not indirectly via a video recorder. This can cause difficulties

when playing back copy-protected CDs.

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Connecting with an HDMI cable*

(digital audio/video signal)

1Plug a standard HDMI cable into the »HDMI« socket on the

DVD player and the corresponding socket on the television

(audio/video signal).

Notes:

If you connect the DVD player to the television using an HDMI

cable and set the HDMI resolution to 576p (see “Setting the

HDMI resolution” on page 18), a signal (CVBS) is also emitted

at the »EURO AV ©TV« socket on the DVD player.

However, if you set 720p or 1080i, this signal is deactivated.

If you remove the HDMI connection, the DVD player automati-

cally switches back to Auto resolution and the signal at the

»EURO AV ©TV« socket is restored.

Many televisions do not have a decoder for AC3 or DTS. In this

case, set the digital output of the DVD player to »PCM« in the

»Audio« menu. The settings are described on page 39.

On older televisions or projectors which do not have an HDMI

input socket, the HD signal can be fed in using the »VIDEO

OUT Y Pb Pr« sockets.

*HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trade-

marks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Connecting with an adapter cable HDMI to DVI

1Plug a standard adapter cable into the »HDMI« socket on the

DVD player and the corresponding socket on the television

(digital video signal).

2Plug standard RCA cables into the »AUDIO OUT ANA-

LOGUE L R« sockets on the DVD player and the correspon-

ding sockets (AUDIO IN) on the television (analogue audio

signal).

or

Plug a standard RCA cable into the »AUDIO OUT DIGITAL

COAXIAL« socket on the DVD player and the corresponding

socket on the television (digital audio signal).

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Connecting with an RCA cable (progressive scan)

Caution:

This connection transmits video signals at a high frequency

range. Before you first switch on the device, please check

whether your television or projector is suitable for this use.

GRUNDIG accepts no liability for damage resulting from

negligent use.

Notes:

If you connect the DVD player using the »VIDEO OUT Y

Pb Pr« sockets you have to carry out the setting described in

the “Activating the Y Pb Pr output sockets” section on page 19.

Depending on the model of television or projector, you have to

activate the relevant inputs on the device.

1Plug standard RCA cables into the »VIDEO OUT Y Pb Pr«

sockets on the DVD player and into the corresponding socket

(VIDEO IN or COMPONENT Y PB/CB PR/CR) on the tele -

vision or projector.

2Plug standard RCA cables into the »AUDIO OUT ANA-

LOGUE L R« sockets on the DVD player and into the corre-

sponding sockets (AUDIO IN) on the television or projector.

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Connection using a EURO-AV (SCART) cable

1Plug the EURO-AV cable provided into the »EURO AV ©

TV« socket of the DVD player and into the corresponding socket

of the television.

Connection using RCA cable (video signal) and

RCA cable (audio signal)

1Plug a standard RCA cable into the »VIDEO OUT CVBS«

socket of the DVD player and into the corresponding socket

(VIDEO IN) of the television.

2Plug standard RCA cables into the »AUDIO OUT ANA-

LOGUE L R« sockets on the DVD player and into the corre-

sponding sockets (AUDIO IN) on the television.

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Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier or

digital two-channel audio system

The digital multi-channel sound of a DVD can best be decoded and

played back with a multi-channel audio/video amplifier (Dolby*

digital decoder or DTS*).

1Plug a standard RCA cable into the »AUDIO OUT DIGITAL

COAXIAL« RCA socket of the DVD player and into the cor-

responding socket on the digital multi-channel amplifier.

Note:

Even if you are using a digital connection, you should still make

an analogue audio connection as it is possible, depending

on the disc type, that the signal cannot be output via the

»AUDIO OUT DIGITAL COAXIAL« socket (see page 17

for connection).

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* “Dolby” and the double-D logo are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories.

** DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All

rights reserved.

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Connecting an audio system with analogue

two-channel stereo sound

1Plug a standard RCA cable into the »AUDIO OUT ANA-

LOGUE L R« sockets on the DVD player and into the corre-

sponding sockets on the audio system.

Caution:

Do not connect the »AUDIO OUT ANALOGUE L R«

sockets on the DVD player to the PHONO (record player)

input sockets on the audio system.

Connecting the power cord

1Plug the power cord into the wall socket.

Note:

Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have con-

nected the external devices.

Inserting batteries in the remote control

1To open the battery compartment, press the catch and remove

the lid.

2When inserting the batteries (for example, R06 or AA,

2 x1.5 V) observe the polarity marked in the battery com-

partment.

3Close the battery compartment.

Note:

If the DVD player no longer reacts properly to remote control

commands, the batteries may be flat. Always remove used bat-

teries. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused

by leaking batteries.

Environmental note:

Batteries, including those which do not contain heavy metal,

should not be disposed of with household waste. Always dis-

pose of used batteries in accordance with local environmental

regulations.

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INITIAL SETUP______________________________________

Switching on the DVD player

1Switch on the DVD player by pressing »9« on the remote

control.

– The blue indicator on the DVD player goes out.

Selecting the language of the screen menu

This sets the language of the DVD player’s screen menu. You can

choose between several languages.

1Press »i« to open the main menu.

2Select the » « (INSTALLATION) menu item by pressing

»a« or »s« and activate with »OK«.

3Select »OSD Language« by pressing »S« or »A« and

activate by pressing »OK« .

4Select your language using »S« or »A« and press »OK« to

confirm.

5Press »i« to close the menu.

Adapting the DVD player to the television set

Setting the HDMI resolution

You can select the ideal setting here for the connected television or

projector. The abbreviation behind the number means: »p« = pro-

gressive, »i« = interlace.

The function can only be selected once the television is connected

to the »HDMI« socket.

1Press »i« to open the main menu.

2Select the » « (VIDEO SETTINGS) menu item by pressing

»a« or »s« and activate by pressing »OK«.

3Select »HDMI Settings« by pressing »S« or »A« and acti-

vate by pressing »OK« .

4Select »Resolution« by pressing »S« or »A« and activate by

pressing »OK«.

5Choose the setting (»480p«, »576p«, »720p«, »1080i« or

»1080p«) with »S« or »A« and press »OK« to confirm.

6Press »i« to close the menu.

HDMI Setup

Resolution

Megalocig

Auto

480p

576p

720p

1080i

1080p

VIDEO SETTINGS

Picture Setting

Component Output

Progressive Output

HD JPEG

HDMI Settings

JPEG Interval

INSTALLATION

OSD Language

TV Type

TV Format

Default

English

Deutsch

Česky

Dansk

Español

Français

Magyar

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Activating »Y Pb Pr« output sockets

If you connect up your DVD player to the television or projector

with an RCA cable (»Y«, »Pb/Cb« and »Pr/Cr« sockets on the

DVD player), you must set the video output so that the video signal,

and therefore the picture, reaches the television.

1Press »i« to open the main menu.

2Select the » « (VIDEO SETTINGS) menu item by pressing

»a« or »s« and activate by pressing »OK«.

3Select »Component Output« by pressing »S« or »A« and

activate by pressing »OK«.

4Select »On« with »S« or »A« and press »OK« to confirm.

5Press »i« to close the menu.

Setting the signal type for the »Y Pb Pr« output

sockets

You can select the progressive or interlace setting.

1Press »i« to open the main menu.

2Select the » « (VIDEO SETTINGS) menu item by pressing

»a« or »s« and activate by pressing »OK«.

3Select »Progressive Output« by pressing »S« or »A« and

activate by pressing »OK«.

4Select »On« (Progressive) or »Off« (Interlace) by pressing

»S« or »A« and confirm with »OK«.

5Press »i« to close the menu.

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VIDEO SETTINGS

Picture Setting

Component Output

Progressive Output

HD JPEG

HDMI Settings

JPEG Interval

Off

On

VIDEO SETTINGS

Picture Setting

Component Output

Progressive Output

HD JPEG

HDMI Settings

JPEG Interval

On

Off

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Setting the TV system (TV norm)

This setting is not required when using the HDMI signals (»HDMI«

socket on the DVD player).

Select »NTSC« for televisions with the NTSC system, or »PAL« for

those with the PAL system.

Select »Multi« for televisions with multi systems, the TV system

adheres to the content of the disc.

1Press »i« to open the main menu.

2Select the » « (INSTALLATION) menu item by pressing

»a« or »s« and activate with »OK«.

3Select »TV Type« by pressing »S« or »A« and activate by

pressing »OK«.

4Select the setting (»PAL«, »Multi« or »NTSC«) by pressing

»S« or »A« and pressing »OK« to confirm.

5Confirm the security query by selecting the »OK« button with

»a« or »s« and pressing »OK« to confirm.

6Press »i« to close the menu.

Selecting the TV format for your television

This setting depends on your television.

If you have a television with a 4:3 format, select the »4:3« setting.

If you have a television with a 16:9 format, select the »16:9«

setting.

1Press »i« to open the main menu.

2Select the » « (INSTALLATION) menu item by pressing

»a« or »s« and activate with »OK«.

3Select »TV Format« by pressing »S« or »A« and activate by

pressing »OK«.

4Select your TV format by pressing »S« or »A« and press

»OK« to confirm.

5Press »i« to close the menu.

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INSTALLATION

OSD Language

TV Type

TV Format

Default

PAL

Multi

NTSC

INSTALLATION

OSD Language

TV Type

TV Format

Default

4:3 Pan Scan

4:3 Letter Box

16:9

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