Hitachi PDV313 User manual

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DVD players
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User manual

Hitachi PDV313 portable DVD player with a 7-inch screen offers versatile entertainment options. Watch DVDs, CDs, VCDs, and MP3-CDs on the go. Connect it to your TV or home theater system via the AV output for a large-screen experience. Enjoy up to 2.5 hours of playback with the rechargeable battery or use the AC/DC power adapter for continuous power.

Hitachi PDV313 portable DVD player with a 7-inch screen offers versatile entertainment options. Watch DVDs, CDs, VCDs, and MP3-CDs on the go. Connect it to your TV or home theater system via the AV output for a large-screen experience. Enjoy up to 2.5 hours of playback with the rechargeable battery or use the AC/DC power adapter for continuous power.

Brand : Hitachi
Model : PDV313 ( DPP5135 )
Item : Eng Manual
Date : 10 May, 2005
Rev. : 00
Col : White Background with Black
Size : A5
PORTABLE DVD PLAYER
WITH 7" SCREEN
PDV313
Before operating please read all these instructions thoroughly.
Instruction Manual
REGION 2
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SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equip-
ment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
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DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter-connections between
the pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.Switch off
and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DO route the mains lead so that it is not likely to be walked on, crushed, chafed, or subjected to excessive wear
and tear or heat.
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DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing, or objects filled with liquids, such as vases, to
be placed on the equipment.
DON’T place hot objects or naked flame sources such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to equipment. High
temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to ensure complete safety always fit the
manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic
safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unat-
tended operation or has a stand-by mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your
family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way
- switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
ABOVE ALL
NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case - this
could result in a fatal electrical shock;
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind
it is better to be safe than sorry!
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................................. 1
ACCESSORY CHECK LIST........................................................................................................................................ 1
IMPORTANT ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2-4
PLAYER ZONES ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
MAIN UNIT .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................................................................................. 8-9
BASIC SET-UP ........................................................................................................................................................ 9-10
SYSTEM SET-UP ................................................................................................................................................... 10-12
BASIC OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................. 13-16
CD / DVD / VCD / MP3-CD..................................................................................................................................... 16-17
DISC NOTES ......................................................................................................................................................... 18-19
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE .............................................................................................................................. 19-20
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 21
UK GUARANTEE ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
ACCESSORY CHECK LIST
After unpacking for the first time, please check the contents of your DVD player as listed below :
1. Instruction manual
2. Portable DVD player main unit
3. Remote control
4. AC / DC power adaptor
5. Rechargeable battery pack for main unit ( Ni-MH )
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IMPORTANT
Since CD circuitry may cause interference to other radio tuners nearby, switch this unit off when not in use or move it away
from the affected radio tuner.
NOTE :
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A / Class B ( whichever is applicable ) limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industry Canada. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures :
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
Caution When Using
Be careful of ambient temperature
Using the DVD player in a place where the temperature is over 40 deg C or under 0 deg C will result in abnormal
function.
Never expose this unit to prolonged periods of high temperature or leave the unit situated where high temperatures
can occur (such as the dash panels of vehicles on very hot days). This could cause malfunctions or damage to the
product.
Information for users applicable in European Union countries
This symbol on the product or on its packaging means that your electrical and electronic equipment should
be disposed at the end of life separately from your household wastes. There are separate collection
systems for recycling in EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.
SAFETY
WARNING :
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE
CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
- The AC/DC adaptor and DVD player shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled
with liquids,such as vases,shall be placed on apparatus or other equivalent.
- Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilations.
- The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newsaper,
tablecloths,curtains etc.
- No open flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus.
- Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
- The use of apparatus in moderate climates.
LASER : This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future
reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact the qualified service personnel.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated.
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SAFETY
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK
FAILED OR DEFEATED
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO LASER BEAM.
WARNING :
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION :
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION
T
o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover ( or back ).
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash witjh arrowhead symbol, with in an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the pesence of important operating and maintenance
( servicing ) instruction in the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION : PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN
THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire
hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use
and servicing. This unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
1. Read these instructions.
After unpacking this product, read the owner manual carefully.
2. Keep these instructions.
Retain this booklet for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all the operating and other instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a damp cloth.
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SAFETY
7. Do not block any of 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
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. 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.
12.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as when the 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.
14.Disc Tray
Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. It may cause serious personal injury.
15.Burden
Do not place a heavy object on, or step on the product. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury
and serious damage to the product.
16.Disc
Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious
personal injury and product malfunction.
17.Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions.Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its nor mal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
18.Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19.Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
20.Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
21.AC Power disconnect
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device and it shall remain readily operable. To be completely
disconnected the power input, the mains plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains
completely. Since the mains plug is used as the disconnect device and the signal lamp of the unit would be
used as an indication of Power On, if the signal lamp is turned Off, the apparatus is completely disconnected
from the mains.
The mains plug is the disconnection devise for this apparatus. To disconnect this apparatus from the mains supply,
the mains plug must be removed from the wall socket.
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PLAYER ZONES
For the purpose of distribution of DVD Discs, the workd has been separated into 6 zones. The zone your player is
intended for is indicated on the “ Zone Label “. This should be the same as the label on discs available in your region. If
you have any difficulties in playing a disc, make sure that the disc is for the same zone as your player.
INSTALLATION
Install your DVD player on a stable flat surface. The unit should be situated with enough space around it so that proper heat
ventilation is assured. Allow 20cm clearance from the rear and the top of the unit, and 10 cm from each side.
Caution : Do not install this equipment in confined space with poor ventilation.
CONNECTIONS
1. Connecting to TV
Connect the Audio ( Black ) and Video ( Yellow ) cable to Audio Out jacks on your DVD Player, and to the corresponding
Audio/Video Input jacks on your TV.
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CONNECTIONS
2. Connecting to an Amplifer with Dolby Digital Decoder
Note:
The DVD player can be connected to an AV amplifier with Dolby Digital decoder via the Digital Optical Cable (
optional extra ).
3. Connecting for in car use
Use the Car Power Adaptor for power when using the DVD player in a car.
1. Plug the adaptor into the car cigarette lighter.
2. Plug the pin into the DC jack on the unit.
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MAIN UNIT
1. ON/OFF – Turn the player on or off.
2.
OPEN – To open the disc door.
3.
PLAY – Start disc playback or pause the playback.
4.
STOP – Stops disc playback.
5.
SKIP + – To skip to the next track, and next chapter ( only while playing )
6.
SKIP - – To skip to the beginning / previous track, and the beginning / previous chapter (only while playing)
7. Menu – In DVD mode, press for Menu setup for DVD Title ( if available ).
8. REVERSE DISPLAY – To reverse the screen display up side down.Hold this key,the TFT panel display format will
change between 16:9 and 4:3.
9. Navigation Keys – Select Menu items
10. OK – Press to confirm the selected function.
11. SET-UP – Accesses the DVD player setup menu.
12. Display – Press for detailed information on the disc playing.
13. Volume Control - Rotate to adjust to your desired sound level
14. Headphone Jack To listen to stereo sound with headphones (not included)
15. Video
Video out – Connects to the Video input to your TV. ( A/V Switch set at “ Out “ )
Video in – Connects to the Video from external video source. ( A/V Switch set at “ In “ )
16. Audio Optical
Audio Out – Connects to the Audio input to your TV/External amplifier system. ( A/V Switch set at “ Out “ )
Audio In – Connects to the Line from external audio source. ( A/V Switch set at “ In “ )
17. A/V IN/OUT – Selects to analog Audio and Video In / Out function.
18. DC Power In – Connects to DC power source in
19. IR – Infrared sensor for remote control.
20. Power LED – LED lights up when the player turns on.
21. Charge LED – LED lights up in red when the battery is being charged;LED blink in green when the battery
is charged full.
22. Speakers
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REMOTE CONTROL
1. Setup – Accesses the DVD player setup menu.
2. Menu – In DVD mode, press for menu setup for DVD title ( if available ).
3. Title – Press to go to the title menu at DVD mode.
4. Display – Press for detailed information on the disc playing.
5. Subtitle – When a DVD is playing, press to select a subtitle language or to turn subtitle off.
6. Audio – Press to select various audio languages ( if available ).
7. Angle – Press to change angle selection in DVD mode ( if available ).
8. Zoom – Press to select the zoom ratio.
9.
Reverse – Press to search backward.
10.
Forward – Press to search forward.
11. Navigation Keys – Use the arrow buttons to move through the on-screen menu and info display.
12.
Skip - – Skip to previous chapter, track, title.
13.
Skip + – Skip to next chapter, track, title.
14.
/ OK – Press to select the highlighted items. Press to start playback.
15. Playmode – Press to enter Random or Program mode.
16.
Stop – Press to stop playback.
17.Pause / Frame – Press to pause playback for VCD / DVD disc;
To show the picture frame by frame by pressing Pause/Frame key again.
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REMOTE CONTROL
18. Bookmark – Press to store the desired point to a Bookmark.
19. Repeat – Press to repeat a Chapter, Track Title, or All content.
20. A-B – Press to mark a segment to repeat between A and B.
21. PBC – Press to switch the PBC on or off (only for VCD).
22. Search – Press to select the desired title, chapter or time search.
23. Slow – Press to start slow forward or slow rewind.
24. Clear – Press to clear the unwanted digits which you entered.
25. Screen – Press to reverse the screen display upside down.
26. 0-9 – Press to input information such as chapter numbers, track number, or to make selections on some
screens.
BASIC SET-UP
Preparing the Remote Control
1. Remove the plastic protecting sheet before use.
2. Operation angle : about + / - 30 degree in each the direction of the front of the IR sensor.
Usage of Adapter
1. The player is supplied with an AC/DC adapter.
2. Connect the AC/DC adapter to the DC power in jack at the side of the DVD player.
3. Plug the AC/DC adapter into a household power outlet.
Install / Detach the Battery Pack
1. Follow the illustrations to install the battery pack.
2. Press the release button at the right side of battery pack, follow the direction to uninstall the battery pack from the
unit.
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BASIC SET-UP
Using the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack
1. Connect the AC/DC adapter lead to the unit and plug the AC adapter into a mains socket.
2. Switch off the unit by sliding the ON/OFF button to OFF.
3. The battery will start to charging automatically, at this moment, the charging LED will light in red.
4. When the charge LED blink in green, charging is completed.
Notes:
1. Charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. Charge time is normally between 3~4 hours. Battery pack
should be fully charged before use.
2. Charge only with the supplied AC/DC adapter.
3. Do not charge for more than 4 hours as it could reduce service life.
4. When playing the unit in conjunction with the battery pack and battery low displays, this indicates that battery power
is low and the battery should be recharged.
5. When the battery pack is being charged, the CHARGE LED will light in red, when charging is completed, the LED
will blink in green.
6. When the unit is simultaneously connected to the battery pack and AC adapter, the unit will automatically select the
AC adapter as its power source.
7. Remove the battery pack to avoid leakage if you do not use your set for more than one month.
8. In case the charge LED does not light, please check that the battery connection is correct or not.
9. In case the charge is failing and out of time, the charge LED will blink in green and red.
Playback Preparation / Quick Operation Guide
1. Connecting to power ( AC/DC adapter, external DC power source through Cigarette connector cable or with
attached battery pack ).
2. Lift the main cover up ( display screen ), and open the disc cover by pressing the OPEN knob.
3. Load the disc and close the door lid.
4. Switch on the unit by sliding the ON/OFF button to ON.
5. Adjust the volume to your desired level.
SYSTEM SET-UP
Access the GENERAL SET-UP by pressing the “ SET-UP “ key on the unit or remote control.
1. TV Display
NORMAL / PS – If you want the movie to fill the entire screen of your TV.
NORMAL / LB – If you want to see movies in their original aspect ratio.
The movie might appear with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
Wide – If your DVD player is connected to a widescreen TV.
2. TV Type
Select the TV Video output format to match your TV.
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SYSTEM SET-UP
3. Angle Mark
The function only works for disc having scenes recorded at different angles.
ON/ OFF – With this switched on you will be notified if alternative viewing angles are available.
4. OSD Language
The languages menu enables you to set preferred language options for the DVD player’s menu system.
5. SPDIF Output
This item is used to set the format of digital audio. “ SPDIF OFF ” turns off the digital audio ; “ SPDIF / RAW ”
outputs the original. For example, if the disc being played is Dolby Digital, then the digital audio output is also Dolby
Digital. Select “ SPDIF / PCM ” when you connect with a 2 channel digital stereo amplifier.
6. Screen Saver
When activated the screen saver automatically works if there has been no operation for a period of time.
7. Last Memory
Last memory allows playback at the point where the disc was stopped.
Access SPEAKER SET-UP page by pressing the “ SET-UP “ and “
“ keys on the unit or remote control.
1. Downmix
Select LT/RT in downmix, then the player will output mixed audio in a way prescribed by Dolby. Select STEREO,
then the player will output a stereo sound.
Access DOLBY DIGITAL SET-UP page by pressing the “ SET-UP “ and “
“ keys on the unit or remote
control.
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SYSTEM SET-UP
1. Dynamic
This feature compresses the dynamic range of a disc’s soundtrack.
Access VIDEO SET-UP page by pressing the “ SET-UP “ and “
“ keys on the unit or remote control.
1. Brightness
Use to increase or decrease the screen brightness.
2. Contrast
Adjust the contrast level of the screen display.
Access PREFERENCE SET-UP page by pressing the “ SET-UP “ and “
“ keys on the unit or remote control.
Note:
- Only in STOP mode can you access PREFERENCE SET-UP page.
1. Audio
You can set your language preference for movies you play in your DVD player – the language in which you’ll hear
the dialogue when you’re playing a movie.
2. Subtitle
You can set your language preference for the subtitles you see on the screen while playing a disc.
3. Disc Menu
You can set your language preference for disc menus, a disc’s menu is separated from the DVD player menu.
4. Parental
You can set up ratings limits and lock your player in order to control the type of content people watch on your DVD
player. Depending on the disc, you can replace or lock out violent scenes, or lock out playback of the disc
altogether. Access parental control on the sub-menu by pressing direction keys on the remote control, and then
press the OK button, An interactive menu will appear.
5. Password
You can enter the password to change the parental control level. You can change the defaulted password “ 1234 “
to your desired password if the player is locked.
6. Default
Reset all the settings.
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BASIC OPERATION
Loading and removing a disc
1. Hold the display and operating section securely and lift the display.
2. Press the main unit’s OPEN button to open the door lid
3. Press the disc down on to the centre spindle until a click is heard.
4. Push the lid to close.
Power on and Start to Playback
1. Slide the ON/OFF button to on, the set will switch on automatically and start to play the disc.
2. For some discs, a menu appears. For video CDs, playing the disc according to the instruction on the disc’s menu
screens is called PBC ( playback control ) playback.
3. For DVD with menu screens or video CDs with playback control ( PBC ), a menu screen appears.
4. DVD – Use the direction keys to select the items, then press the OK button.
You can also use the numeric buttons on the remote control to select the menu items.
5. Video CD – Select by pressing the number buttons, It is also possible to play a disc without displaying the menu
screen.
6. Once you have inserted a disc in the player, some discs will automatically display the main menu on the screen, To
play, make sure the playing movie menu selection is selected and press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Bookmark
The bookmark feature lets you make a point on the disc that you can go to quickly. You can store up to 12
bookmarks per disc. When you turn the player off or remove the disc, bookmarks are cleared.
Storing a Bookmark
1. When a disc is playing, press BOOKMARK on the remote.
2. The Bookmark Menu appears.
3. When you reach the screen you want to mark, press OK.
4. If you want to mark another point, press the button to move the cursor to the next spot. When you reach another
scene you want to mark, press OK.
5. Press CLEAR key to clear the BOOKMARK.
6. press BOOKMARK to make the Bookmark Menu disappear from the screen and resume to normal playback.
Program play
To use the program playback feature, you must enter the order in which you want the titles (and chapters) on the DVD or
the tracks on the CD to play by creating a program.
When playing DVD
1. Press PLAYMODE until the screen shows:
2. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the title (and chapter) you want to play first. The title (and chapter)
number you entered appears in the box. The screen shows:
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BASIC OPERATION
3. The cursor jumps to the next spot in the program list section.
Make sure the box is highlighted and enter your next track.
4. Continue adding titles (and chapters) until your program is complete. You can play your program by highlighting
START and press OK.
5. To remove program playback, press the
STOP button twice during the program play.
Note:
If the titles (and chapters) you want to program are more than 10, you can highlight NEXT and press OK to
go to the next page.
When playing CD
1. Press PLAYMODE until the screen shows:
2. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the track number. The number you entered will appear in the box.
The screen shows:
3. The cursor jumps to the next spot in the program list section. Make sure the box is highlighted and enter your next
track.
4. Continue adding tracks until your program is complete. You can play your program by highlighting START and press
OK.
5. To remove program playback, press the
STOP button twice during the program play.
Note:
If the tracks you want to program are more than 10, you can highlight NEXT and press OK to go to the next page.
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BASIC OPERATION
PLAY/PAUSE Press PLAY / PAUSE button to start playing the disc.
Press the PLAY / PAUSE button to pause the playback.
To resume playback at the position where the disc was paused, press
the PLAY / PAUSE button again.
OK Confirm selections on a menu screen.
Stop
Press STOP button to stand-by mode of the unit.
Stop playing a disc.
Skip Next
Press to skip to next track.
Skip Previous
Press to skip to the previous track.
Reverse Display Press this button to reverse the screen display up side down.
Menu Display the root menu that is stored on the DVD disc.
Direction keys In menu mode, use these as cursor buttons to select highlighted items.
( Up
/ Down / Left / Right )
Set-up Display the general, audio, video step menu for the player.
Title (Remote Control) Display the title menu that is stored in the DVD disc.
Press direction buttons or numeric buttons to select the title of disc
option you wish to play.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback.
Subtitle (Remote Control) Press the SUBTITLE button to select your desired language.
You can set your language preference for the subitile you see on the
screen while playing a disc.
Angle (Remote Control) Press the ANGLE button to view angle on multi-angle DVD disc.
This function is only available if a disc is a multi-angle recorded disc.
Audio (Remote Control) Changing of the audio soundtrack on multi-audio soundtrack DVD disc.
Repeat (Remote Control) Repeats the title, chapter, track that is playing.
To turn off the repeat feature, press this button repeatedly until Repeat
off appears.
A-B (Remote Control) Lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat.
Press A-B button at the start of the required passage, then press A-B
button again at the end of the passage.
To revert to normal playing, press A-B button again.
Zoom (Remote Control) Allows the picture to be increased or decreased in size.
While in zoom mode use direction keys to move around to different
positions on the picture.
Volume
Rotate VOLUME button to increase or decrease the volume level.
F. Search (Remote Control)
Press during play. Each time the button is pressed, the speed of
rapid forward changes according to the disc.
B.Search (Remote Control)
Press during play. Each time the button is pressed, the speed of
rapid reverse changes according to the disc.
Display (Remote Control) Press the DISPLAY button during playback to display the contents of
the current disc on the screen.
Search (Remote Control) Press SEARCH button, the screen will display the title, chapter or time,
then you can use number buttons to select any one of them.
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BASIC OPERATION
Slow (Remote Control) Repeatedly pressing the button will slow play the disc at various speeds
both back wards and forwards ; this is indicated on the screen.
0~9 (Remote Control) Press to input information such as chapter number, track numbers, or to
make selections on some menu screens.
Bookmark (Remote Control) Press to store the desired point to a Bookmark.
PBC (Remote Control) Press to switch the PBC on or off (only for VCD).
Clear (Remote Control) Press to clear the unwanted digital which you entered.
Screen (Remote Control) Press to adjust the brightness and contrast.
Playmode Press to enter Random or Program mode.
CD / DVD / VCD / MP3-CD
Adjusting the TV system
Before viewing the Video Disc DVD or VCD, ensure that the set is switched to corresponding
PAL or NTSC system of your TV set. If your TV set is a Multi-System TV, we suggest that it is set at AUTO mode.
Loading a disc
1. Press OPEN, the door lid will open.
2. Load a disc with the label side facing up.
3. Close the door lid.
Playing a DVD disc
1. Slide the ON/OFF button to ON,the unit will switch on and start to play the disc,then a menu will appear on the
display.
2. Press these direction key UP
/ DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT to start the menu items,then press OK key to
confirm selection and system to start playback.
3. To interrupt playback, press
during disc playback.Press again to resume the playback.
4. Skip forward, or skip backward a chapter by pressing
/ , each press will jump to the beginning of the next or
previous chapter.
5. Press
/ to search a passage fast forward or reverse.
6. During fast forward or backward, press
the disc will resume normal playback.
7. In playback mode, press SEARCH and then enter the desired TITLE or CHAPTER number by number key, finally
press OK key to confirm your selection.
8. Pressing the SLOW key in playback mode will enable you to watch your desired disc in slow motion. Press the
SLOW key repeatedly for different speeds.
9. Press STOP
once, the player will go to Resume Stop mode. In this condition press the key and the film will
resume playback from the point where it was stopped. If STOP is pressed again in Resume mode, the player will
go to stop mode. When
is pressed the disc will start from the beginning of the disc.
Playing a VCD disc
1. Slide the ON/OFF button to ON,the unit will switch on and start to playback.
2. To interrupt playback, press
again during disc playback.
3. Skip forward, or skip backward a chapter by pressing
/ , each press will jump to the beginning of the next or
previous chapter.
4. During fast forward or backward, press
the disc will resume normal playback.
5. Pressing the SLOW key in playback mode will enable you to watch your desired disc in slow motion. Press the
SLOW key repeatedly for different speeds.
6. Press STOP
key to stop playback.
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CD / DVD / VCD / MP3-CD
Notes :
- In “ PBC ON “ mode, you could use number keys to select the desired chapter for playback directly.
- To toggle “ PBC ON “ or “ PBC OFF “ , press TITLE button on the remote control.
Playing a CD, CD-G disc
1. Slide the ON/OFF button to ON,the unit will switch on and start to playback from the first track.
2. To interrupt playback, press
again during disc playback.
3. To stop playback, press STOP.
Selecting a desired track / passage
- Skip forward, or Skip Backward a track by pressing / , each press will jump to the beginning of the next or
previous chapter. Or use number key, and press OK key to select a desired track directly.
- Press / to search a passage fast Forward or Reverse. ( not support for CD-G )
- During fast forward or backward, press
the disc will resume normal playback.
Note :
- If a CD-G disc is played, some pictures from the disc will be displayed on the TV as a Slide Show for watching.
Playing an MP3
- Load an MP-3 CD format music disc.
- The system will play the MP-3 disc from track 1 of Album 1 automatically.
- On the screen, the disc menu is displayed.
Selecting a desired album and a desired track
1. In stop mode, press arrow key UP or DOWN to set desired Album and press OK key to confirm the selection and
start to playback.
2. Press
/ repeatedly to select a desired track from the current Album.
3. Press
/ to search a passage fast forward or reverse.
4. To stop playback, press STOP.
For JPEG Picture CD playback ( up to 5Mb pixels )
After a JPEG picture file is detected by the system, press arrow key UP / DOWN to set desired Album and press OK key
to confirm the selection and start to playback.
1. Press
/ repeatedly to select a desired track from the current Album.
2. Press arrow key UP ,DOWN , LEFT or RIGHT to rotate the picture from the current position.
Notes :
- To ensure good system performance, wait until the disc tray completely reads the disc before proceeding.
- For MP-3 CD, the disc reading time may exceed 10 seconds due to the large number of songs compiled
into one disc.
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DISC NOTES
Disc formats supported by this player
DVD-VIDEO
COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO
CD - R/RW
MP3
VCD 2.0
Discs which cannot be played with this player
DVD-ROM
DVD-RAM
CDV
Handling and Cleaning
Dirt, dust, scratches and warping disc will cause misoperation.
Do not place stickers or make scratches on discs.
Do not warp discs.
A disc should always be kept in its case when not in use to prevent from damaging.
Do not place discs in the following places :
1. Direct sunlight
2. Dirty, dusty and damp areas
3. Near car heaters
4. On the seats or dashboard
Disc Cleaning
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the surface. If the disc is quite dirty, use a soft cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
Never use solvents such as benzine, thinner or conventional record cleaners as they may mar the surface of the disc.
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Hitachi PDV313 User manual

Category
DVD players
Type
User manual

Hitachi PDV313 portable DVD player with a 7-inch screen offers versatile entertainment options. Watch DVDs, CDs, VCDs, and MP3-CDs on the go. Connect it to your TV or home theater system via the AV output for a large-screen experience. Enjoy up to 2.5 hours of playback with the rechargeable battery or use the AC/DC power adapter for continuous power.

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