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Goldmund EIDOS 36D User Manual

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Summary of EIDOS 36D

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    User manual goldmund eidos 36d universal player.

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    Eidos 36d universal player 3 table of contents 1. Features and compatibility 5 2. Unpacking 6 3. Power supply voltage selection 6 4. Choice of the universal player location 7 5. Power connection 7 6. Back panel cable connections 8 7. Keyboard controls 10 8. Remote control functions 13 9. Setting the...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 4 i m p o r t a n t ! This high quality universal player possesses technical features which are necessary for accurate tracking of today's best dvds and cds. Only careful use can provide all the satisfaction you are expecting. All handling must be performed according to th...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 5 1 features and compatibility compatibility please note that the goldmund eidos 36d is compatible with the following formats: - dvd video 12 and 8 cm size, one or two layers, single-sided or double-sided. - video cd/supervcd 12 and 8 cm size, single-sided. - audio cd 12 a...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 6 2 unpacking you will find in the packaging (see note): - the universal player and remote control, - the power cord. - this user manual. Nb: if you need to return the player to the factory or to your local representative for a warranty repair, please note that it must be ...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 7 4 choice of the universal player location due to the specific quality of its goldmund "mechanical grounding" construction, the goldmund eidos 36d player is less critical than other designs in placement selection. Feedback is mostly so low that no special precaution is re...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 8 6 back panel cable connections video connections the eidos 36d offers 4 different types of video signal outputs: o s-video output connector. O 3 x 75 ohms rca coaxial component video output connectors. O 5 x 75 ohms bnc rgb progressive output o dvi digital video output a...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 9 6 back panel cable connections audio connections the eidos 36d is equipped with the following stereo output connectors to connect your player to a d/a converter or digital preamplifier: o 75 ohms rca coaxial spdif connector. O toslink optical cable output. Goldmund recom...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 10 7 keyboard controls keyboard keys - standby : turns on or off the unit. - open : located near the disc drawer opening, this button opens the tray to load the cd or dvd. The same button closes the tray when it is open. When loading a disc, place discs in the disc tray wi...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 11 7 keyboard controls contd front panel display 1- 5.1ch lights when analog 5.1 channel output is selected (see below) 2- v-part lights when playing a video part of a dvd disc 3- progressiv lights when the video output is progressive scan 4- (camera) lights during multi-a...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 12 7 keyboard controls contd 6- grp indicates that the character display is showing a dvd-audio group number 7- title indicates that the character display is showing a dvd-video title number 8- (●) lights when dolby v/trusurround is active (see below) 9- trk indicates that...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 13 8 remote control functions play press to start or resume playback pause press to pause playback; press again to restart. Back/forward press to jump to the start of the previous/next chapter/track stop press to stop the disc (you can resume playback by pressing play) fas...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 14 8 remote control functions contd angle press to change the camera angle during dvd multi-angle scene playback (see below) video adjust press to display the video adjust menu play mode press to display the play mode menu (see below) (also accessible by pressing home menu...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 15 9 setting the display system the default setting of this player is auto, and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs, you should leave it set to auto. Watching ntsc on a pal tv/dipslay most models of the newly developed countdown pal tv s...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 16 11 first connection when you switch on the player for the first time, you should see a welcome screen displayed on your tv. From here you can set up language preference and tv format, then either use the setup navigator to make more settings, or jump in and start playin...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 17 11 first connection contd setting up with the setup navigator using the setup navigator you can make a number of other initial settings for this player. We recommend using the setup navigator, especially if you connected this player to an processor for playing surround ...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 18 11 first connection contd note: if you selected not connected in both steps 7 and 8, this completes the set-up. Press enter to leave the set-up navigator. If you selected connected in step 7, then answer the following questions about the speakers in your system, otherwi...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 19 12 basic operations playing discs the basic playback controls for playing dvd, cd, sacd, video cd/supervcd and mp3 discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter. Throughout this manual, the term ‘dvd’ means dvd-video, dvd-audio and dvd-r/rw....

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    Eidos 36d universal player 20 12 basic operations contd basic playback controls the controls on the remote for playing discs are listed below. The following chapter covers playback features in more detail. Play: starts playback. Dvd and video cd/supervcd: if the display shows resume, playback starts...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 21 12 basic operations contd dvd disc menus many dvd-video and dvd-audio discs contain to select what you want to watch or listen to. They may give access to additional features, such as subtitle and audio language selection, or special features such as slideshows. See dis...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 22 13 playing discs introduction most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. For an explanation of how to navigate these, see using the on-screen displays above. Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to dvd and sacd discs, v...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 23 13 playing discs contd notes: it’s not possible to switch between original and playlist during playback. Not all dvd-rw discs have a playlist. - for cds and video cd/super vcds select a track. Playback starts after you press enter. Note: the disc navigator is not availa...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 24 13 playing discs contd • to start scanning playback at 1/16 speed turn the multi dial (clockwise for forward; anti-clockwise for reverse) during playback. O turn in the multi dial in the same direction to increase the scan speed – the speed is indicated at the top left ...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 25 13 playing discs contd 4 - to resume normal playback, press (play). Notes: video cd/supervcd only supports forward slow motion playback. - the picture quality during slow motion playback is not as good as during normal playback. - depending on the disc, normal playback ...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 26 13 playing discs contd 1 - during playback, press play mode and select ‘a-b repeat’ from the list of functions on the left. 2 - press enter on ‘a(start point)’ to set the loop start point. 3 - press enter on ‘b(end point)’ to set the loop end point. After pressing enter...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 27 13 playing discs contd mp3 discs • disc repeat • folder repeat • track repeat • repeat off notes: if you’ve made a program list, the program repeat option also appears as a repeat option. - to stop the disc and cancel repeat play, press (stop). - you can also cancel rep...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 28 13 playing discs contd dvd-audio discs • random group • random track • random off mp3, cd and video cd/super vcd discs • on • off notes: to stop the disc and cancel random playback, press (stop). - you can also cancel random playback without stopping the disc by pressin...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 29 13 laying discs contd 3 - select a title, chapter, group, folder or track for the current step in the program list. For a dvd-video disc, you can add a whole title, or a chapter within a title to the program list. -to add a title, select the title. - to add a chapter, f...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 30 13 laying discs contd editing a program list after creating a program list, you can add, delete and change steps. 1 - press play mode and select ‘program’ from the list of functions on the left. 2 - select ‘create/edit’ from the list of program options. 3 - to clear a s...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 31 13 playing discs contd notes: after saving a program list using the program memory feature, whenever you load that disc, the program list is automatically recalled and program play switched on. - you can save program lists for up to 24 discs. After that, the oldest one ...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 32 13 playing discs contd switching subtitles some dvd-video discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language during playback. Press subtitle repeatedly to select a su...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 33 13 playing discs contd switching dvd-audio audio channel depending on the disc, you may be able to switch channels when playing dvd-audio discs. See the disc box for details. Press audio repeatedly to select an audio channel option. When you change the audio channel, pl...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 34 14 the audio settings menu note about features in the audio settings menu none of the features found in the audio settings menu have any effect on sound output through the i.Link connector. Audio drc • default setting: off when watching dolby digital dvds at low volume,...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 35 14 the audio settings menu contd there are four settings, plus off. • off • standard – gives the sound a more forward, live feel • effect 1 – bright and lively • effect 2 – soft and rich • effect 3 – solid and well-balanced 3 – press enter to make the setting and exit t...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 36 14 the audio settings menu contd virtual surround • default setting: off switch on virtual surround to enjoy surround sound effects from just two speakers. When you play a dolby digital soundtrack, virtual dolby digital, which uses trusurround technology from srs, produ...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 37 14 the audio settings menu contd 4 - variable setting only: set the channel levels for each speaker. • use the cursor up/down to select a speaker. • use the cursor left/right to adjust the channel level for that speaker. Channel levels can be set from –6 db to +6 db. In...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 38 15 the video settings menu video adjust • default setting: professional or direct from the video adjust screen you can select the standard video presentation or define presets of your own. 1 - press home menu and select ‘video adjust’ from the on-screen display. You can...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 39 15 the video settings menu contd 3 - adjust the picture quality settings. • use the cursor up/down to select a setting. • use the cursor left/right to adjust the current setting. • press display to switch between full and single view. • you can recall the preset number ...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 40 15 the video settings menu contd when the hdmi output is connected, the following options also appear: • hdmi detail – adjusts the sharpness of edges in the hdmi video signal. 4 - press enter to save the preset and exit the video adjust screen. Note: video on a dvd disc...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 41 16 the intial settings menu using the initial settings menu the initial settings menu gives you complete control in setting up your universal player, including audio, and video output settings, audience limitation settings among others. If a menu option is grayed out it...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 42 16 the intial settings menu contd dolby digital out • default setting: dolby digital you only need to make this setting if you connected this system to a processor using one of the digital outputs. If your processor is dolby digital compatible, set to dolby digital, oth...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 43 16 the intial settings menu contd mpeg out • default setting: mpeg > pcm you only need to make this setting if you connected this system to a processor using one of the digital outputs. If your processor is compatible with mpeg audio, set this to mpeg, otherwise set it ...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 44 16 the intial settings menu contd component out • default setting: interlace you only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your tv using the component video outputs. If you have a progressive-scan compatible tv, set this to progressive for flicker-f...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 45 16 the intial settings menu contd language settings audio language • default setting: english this setting is your preferred audio language for dvd-video discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a disc, the system automatically plays the disc in that langu...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 46 16 the intial settings menu contd auto language • default setting: on when set to on, the player always selects the default audio language on a dvd-video disc (french dialog for a french movie, for example), and displays subtitles in your preferred subtitle language onl...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 47 16 the intial settings menu contd display settings osd language • default setting: english this sets the language of this player’s onscreen displays. On screen display • default setting: on this sets whether operation displays are shown on-screen (play, resume, scan & s...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 48 16 the intial settings menu contd options parental lock • default level: off • default password: none • default country code: us (2119) some dvd video discs feature a parental lock level. If your player is set to a lower level than the disc, the disc won’t play. This gi...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 49 16 the intial settings menu contd 4 - press enter to register the new password and return to the options menu screen. Setting/changing the parental lock level 1 - select ‘level change’. 2 - use number buttons to enter your password, then press enter. 3 - select a new le...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 50 16 the intial settings menu contd auto disc menu • default setting: on this specifies whether the menu (top menu) is automatically displayed after loading a disc. Set to on if you want the menu displayed automatically, or off if you don’t want it displayed. Note: some d...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 51 16 the intial settings menu contd sacd discs can be divided up into several different areas : stereo audio (2ch area), multi- channel audio ( multi-ch area) and, for hybrid sacds, standard cd audio (cd area). Select which you want to listen to. Note: for multi-channel a...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 52 16 the intial settings menu contd colour this setting determines the video output colour format. • full range rgb – gives brighter colours and deeper black. Use if colours are weak. • rgb – use this setting if colours appear overly rich on the full range rgb setting. • ...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 53 16 the intial settings menu contd speakers audio output mode • set in setup navigator (default: 2 channel) if you connected this player to a processor using the 6 channel analog outputs, set this to 5.1 channel; this will enable you to enjoy multichannel sound. If you c...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 54 16 the intial settings menu contd notes: you can see the effect of changes in the room graphic on the right of the screen. - except for the subwoofer, you can set speaker size to large or small. If the main speaker cone in the speaker is 12cm or more, set to large, othe...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 55 16 the intial settings menu contd channel level • default setting: fix you only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 6 channel analog outputs. This setting does not affect digital audio output. When set to fix, the level of ...

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    Eidos 36d universal player 56 17 cleaning always disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning your universal player. To clean the front panel metal parts, always use a very soft, clean damp cloth to avoid scratching the surface. Avoid the use of proprietary cleaning products. 18 ma...