Summary of DVD 1240 R
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V1.0 order no. 9103-0362 user manual dvd 1240 r dvd 1240 r hd.
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3 welcome. We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a product. With your new dvd 1240 r (hd) you have acquired a top-quality piece of equipment which has been designed and developed with the wishes of the audiophile music lover as absolute top priority. Our innovative approach to solving...
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4 important! Caution! This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The following caution label appear on your device: rear panel cla...
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5 contents operating the unit front panel controls ........................................................................................................................ 6 hints for using the dvd 1240 r (hd) in combination with sr 1535 r and dd 1535 r ........................ 9 remote control of t...
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6 front panel controls on / off switch. The green led glows when the unit is switched on and ready to use. Note: if the dvd 1240 r (hd) is connected to a pre-amplifier, integrated amplifier or receiver within an 'r' system, it can be switched off, with the whole system, by pressing the button on th...
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7 ( dvd 1240 r hd only): if you set the resolution to 576p or 1080i on the back panel, the button can be used to switch to 720p. If you set 720p on the back panel, pressing the button has no effect on the resolution. The screen briefly displays the message ' 720-p 720-p 720-p 720-p ' (720p) or ' c...
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8 a short press on this button switches the unit to pause / static picture. Press the -button to resume playback. During dvd playback repeated short presses of the button move on to the next single frame of the film. Repeated long presses (around 2 seconds) during dvd playback switch to different...
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9 hints for using the dvd 1240 r hd in combination with sr 1535 r and dd 1535 r wire the system according to the diagrams and execute all steps described in the chapters 'setting up the dvd 1240 r (hd), wiring and safety notes'. Operation of dd 1535 r (software version > 1.10) • for dvd (s/vcd) play...
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10 remote control of the dvd 1240 r hd general the dvd 1240 r (hd) can be remote operated with the remote controls f6 and f12 or with the system control f1. On the following diagrams all buttons used for the control of the dvd 1240 r (hd) are marked ' '. All other buttons are without function for...
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11 f1 f12 f6 switches dvd player to stand-by switch to hifi control switches dvd player on, selects dvd as program source - switches dvd 1240 r (hd) on, if r link 2 nd addr = aux ist selected (switch on back panel) start playback, re-start playback after pause in stop mode: starts playback (play) du...
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12 operating the dvd 1240 r hd switching on press the button on the front panel of the unit. The green indicator led above the button lights up, as does the display screen. The unit is now ready for use. For stereo playback (cd /sacd) switch on your hifi system and select the audio input the dvd 1...
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13 search the standard search takes place at quadruple speed, and is started by pressing the front panel buttons / or the remote control buttons / . Press the search button again to increase the search speedto 32 times normal speed. The search can be stopped at any time by pressing the ...
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14 listening to sacd it exist three types of sacd discs: single layer, double layer and hybrid discs. The hybrid discs contain a standard cd and a sacd layer. The sacd layer should always contain the music in a pure stereo format. Additionally it may contain the music in multi channel format. Some r...
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15 menu functions of the dvd 1240 r hd general during operation of the dvd 1240 r (hd) two different menus are available: the disc menu and the setup menu. • the disc-menu is stored on the dvd itself. This menu is intended for selecting and operating special features of the disc like sound-track, su...
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16 dvd / vcd special functions (menu operation and navigation) a dvd may contain a disc menu with selection facilities for individual titles and / or chapters. Depending on the dvd, the disc may also contain games, bonus material or alternatives for camera angle, synchronous languages or sub-titles,...
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17 setup menu menu- overview.
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18 general setup menu disc lock not all discs are categorised or coded by the manufacturer regarding their suitability for young persons. You can prevent playback of specific dvds by blocking them, or alternatively release the dvd for viewing, disregarding its category. If you block a disc, you will...
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19 audio setup menu analogue output with this option you can determine the sound output format of the dvd 1240 r (hd) when a disc is being played. Stereo if you select this option, dolby digital and dts multi- channel sound tracks are converted into stereo signals (downmix), so that they can be repr...
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20 digital audio setup digital output the digital output of the dvd 1240 r (hd) can be used for connecting external surround decoders or digital recording equipment. Set the data format of the digital output to suit the requirements of the devices to be connected to the unit. Pcm only select this se...
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21 video setup tv type this menu contains the options for selecting the tv norm, which must be set to match your monitor or television screen. Pal select this setting if the picture output is to be reproduced on a pal tv set. At this setting, dvds in ntsc format will be converted to the pal format b...
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22 basic settings (preference page) audio subtitle disc menu you can select your preferred menu and synchronous language in the sub-menus audio, sub-titles and disc menu. If the selected language is not available on a particular disc, the basic disc language will be used instead. Parental some dvds ...
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23 installation using the unit for the first time safety notes this chapter describes all the matters of fundamental importance for setting up and operating your dvd player. This information is not relevant to your daily handling of the system, but should still be read and noted carefully before usi...
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24 back panel connections dvd 1240 r hd dvd 1240 r analog out audio output for audio amplifiers. This output can carry stereo, dolby prologic or virtual surround signals, for details see chapter 'audio setup menu, analogue output'. Digital out surround optical digital output for connecting a digital...
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25 mains input the mains power lead is connected to this socket. For details of a correct mains connection please read the notes in the chapter 'installation, using the unit for the first time, safety notes'. Hdmi output (dvd 1240 r hd only) for plasma / lcd panel or beamer (projector) mode switches...
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26 setting up the dvd 1240 r hd carefully unpack the dvd 1240 r (hd) and store the original packing materials carefully. The carton and packing are specially designed for this unit and will be needed again if you wish to move the equipment at any time. Please be sure to read the safety notes in thes...
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27 wiring notes on wiring • you will find wiring diagrams on the following pages. • make all connections as shown in the wiring diagrams. • push all connectors firmly into their sockets. Loose connections can cause humming and other unwanted noises. • please also make all necessary adjustments like ...
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28 wiring diagram 1: dvd 1240 r (hd) and sr 1535 r with s-video and component yuv video *1 used for dolby/dts playback through sr 1535 r *2 for high-quality stereo cd/sacd playback; this cable is only required, if the dvd1240r shall also be used as audio cd player. (see also 'back panel connections,...
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29 wiring diagram 2: dvd 1240 r (hd) in combination with dd 1535 r und pa 1530 r (s-video-mode) *1 for dolby/dts playback through dd 1535 r *2 for high quality stereo cd/sacd playback; ; this cable is only required, if the dvd1240r shall also be used as audio cd player. (see also 'back panel connect...
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30 if the dvd 1240 r (hd) is to be operated in a non- system, the e 2000 remote control receiver must be con- nected to the rc-in socket if you wish to remote-control the player. In this configuration the dvd 1240 r (hd) is switched on with the source button . The switch r link 2 nd addr. Must be s...
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31 safety notes all components used in this device meet the current german and european safety norms and standards. For your own safety please be sure to read right through these operating instructions. It is especially important to observe the safety notes and the instructions regarding setting up ...
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32 approved usage this device is designed exclusively for reproducing sound and/or pictures in the domestic environment. It must be operated in a dry indoor room which meets all the recommendations stated in these instructions. Where the equipment is to be used for other purposes, especially in the ...
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33 explanation of terms, useful information dvds can be recognised by the logo shown here. Dvds have a very high storage capacity, and offer top-quality picture and sound reproduction. Video cds (vcd) can be recognised by the logo shown here. They also provide digital picture and sound information, ...
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34 cd a compact disc (cd) is a digital data medium that requires a little care in handling: • the surface of a cd may only be cleaned using a soft, dry cloth. Wipe in straight lines from the centre towards the edge. • never use petrol, paint thinners, disc cleaning fluids or similar agents. • cds mu...
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35 technical description oversampling the audio data on cds and dvds is stored at a sampling rate of 44.1 or 48 khz - i. E. For each second of music 44.100 or 48.000 sampled values are available for each channel. In the dvd 1240 r (hd) the audio data read from the dvd or cd is „multiplied“ to a high...
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36 trouble-shooting many problems have a simple cause and a corres- pondingly simple solution. The following section des- cribes a few difficulties you may encounter, and the measures you need to take to cure them. If you find it impossible to solve a problem with the help of these notes, please dis...
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37 problem: surround decoder / receiver fails to recognise digital surround programs (dolby digital or dts). Cause: the digital output of the dvd 1240 r (hd) is wrongly configured (pcm instead of all). Remedy: set the digital output to the correct all setting (see 'basic device settings'). Problem: ...
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38 problem: if the dvd 1240 r (hd) is connected to a tv set directly using a scart lead, this can result in a scrolling dvd picture appearing on all programme memories. This problem may occur with many types of tv. Cause: the tv set is analysing the a/v switching signal from the dvd player incorrect...
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39 specification mechanism: high precision linear tracking drive gaalas semiconductor laser: 785 nm / 10 mw (vcd / cd) 650 nm / 7 mw (dvd / sacd) formats video dvd, dvd+r / +rw, dvd-r / -rw, vcd, svcd audio cd, cd-r / rw, mp3-cd, sacd stereo, sacd multi channel as 2-channel down-mix picture picture ...
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elektroakustik gmbh & co. Kg herford * germany.