Venturer PVS8380 Owner's Manual
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CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE
This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for operating this unit. Some
DVDs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during
playback. Therefore, this unit may not respond to all operating commands. THIS IS
NOT A DEFECT. Please refer to the instructions accompanying the specifi c DVD in
question for more information about the options available on that DVD.
“
” may appear on the screen during operation. A “
” means that the desired
operation is not permitted by the unit or disc.
PLAYING A DISC
Turning on the Unit
1. Slide the CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch on the left side of the unit
to the ON position.
2. The DVD logo (start-up picture) will appear on the screen.
3. After use, slide the CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch to the STANDBY (power off) position.
CONNECTIONS
Watching a DVD on your TV
1. Turn on the unit.
2. Turn on the TV and follow the instructions included with it to play the DVD.
A. Connecting a TV
If your TV has Audio/Video inputs, you can connect the unit to your TV using a standard Audio/
Video cables (included).
B. Using Headphones
• Turn down the volume before connecting, and
then adjust the level.
• When headphones are connected, no sound
will be emitted from the unit's speaker.
Caution:
Avoid listening to sound at levels which
may be harmful to your ears.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Soundtracks encoded in Dolby
Digital can reproduce from one to 5.1 discrete channels of excellent quality audio.
The unit automatically recognizes the Dolby Digital bitstream and provides a downmix suitable
for two-channel listening. An additional Dolby Digital decoder is required for reproduction of the
discrete multi-channel soundtracks available on many DVDs.
SOUND SYSTEM
1) LCD
Screen
2) DC IN 9V - 12V Jack
3) AUDIO / VIDEO OUT Jacks
4) CHARGE / STANDBY(power off) / ON
Switch
5) VOLUME
Control
Adjusts the volume.
6) Headphone
Jack
7) Cursor
( , , , ) Buttons
Highlights selections on a menu screen
and adjusts certain settings.
PLAY Button
Starts or resumes playback of a disc.
Confi rms selections on a menu screen.
STOP Button
Stops playing a disc.
PAUSE Button
Pauses playback of a disc. Each time you
press the PAUSE button the picture
advances one frame. Press the
PLAY
button to resume playback.
SEARCH Button
Press to perform fast reverse playback on
a DVD.
Press and hold to perform fast reverse
playback on an Audio CD.
SEARCH Button
Press to perform fast forward playback on
a DVD.
Press and hold to perform fast forward
playback on an Audio CD.
PREV Button
Press to go back to the previous chapters
on a DVD.
Press and hold to skip to the previous
tracks/JPG pictures on an Audio CD/JPG
disc.
NEXT Button
Press to advance chapters on a DVD.
Press and hold to skip to the next tracks/
JPG pictures on an Audio CD/JPG disc.
8) Disc
Door
Close tray by pushing the disc door.
9) Open
Knob
10) POWER ON Indicator
11) CHARGING Indicator
Charge the rechargeable battery before
using it for the fi rst time. The normal
charging time should be completed in
approximately 4-5 hours. The charging
light will go out when the batter y
becomes fully charged.
12) SETUP Button
Opens and closes the SETUP menu
while in stop mode.
Adjusts Brightness, Panel Display or
Contrast of the LCD screen while in
playback mode.
AUDIO
Button
Selects one of the audio sound tracks
programmed on a DVD or selects the
audio output mode on an Audio CD.
SUBTITLE Button
Selects one of the subtitle languages
programmed on a DVD.
MENU
Button
Opens and closes the DVD menu.
ACCESSORIES
AC Power Adapter ........................................................................................................ x 1
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
• To order accessories visit website http://www.venturer.com
The unit can playback
Region Management Information
Region Management Information: This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the
Region Management Information that is encoded on DVDs. If the region number printed on the
DVD does not correspond to the region number of this unit, it cannot play that disc.
The region number of this unit is 1.
DISC FORMATS
Notes on Unauthorized Discs
You may not be able to play some DVDs on this unit, particularly if they were purchased from
outside your geographic area or made for business purposes.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block 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 amplifi ers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding - type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.
12. 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.
Portable cart warning
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
DVDs
[8cm/12cm disc]
Compatible
Audio CDs
[8cm/12cm disc]
Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available
When the
symbol appears on the screen, it indicates that the function or operation
attempted is not available at that time. This occurs because the DVD manufacturer determines
the specifi c functions of DVDs. Certain functions may not be available on some DVDs. Be sure
to read the documentation provided with the DVD.
Icons Used on DVDs
Sample lcons
Note: When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be
played, but the graphic images will not be shown.
POWER SUPPLY
A. Using the AC Power Adapter
Cautions:
• The AC power adapter included with this unit is for its use only. Do not use it with other
equipment.
• When the unit is not going to be used for long time, disconnect the AC power adapter
from the AC power outlet.
• When the AC power adapter is plugged in, the apparatus is not completely disconnected
from the main power supply, even when the power is turned off.
Warning:
The AC power adapter is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable
during intended used. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the
AC power adapter should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
The supplied AC power adapter operates on AC 120V.
Pausing Playback (Still Mode)
Press the PAUSE button. To resume normal playback, press the
PLAY button.
Each time you press the PAUSE button, the picture advances one frame.
Skip (Forward / Reverse)
Press the
NEXT button to advance chapters on a DVD.
Press and hold the
NEXT button to skip to the next tracks on an Audio CD.
Press the
PREV button to go back to the previous chapters on a DVD.
Press and hold the
PREV button to skip to the previous tracks on an Audio CD.
Stopping Playback
Press the STOP button at the location where you want to interrupt playback. To resume
playback at the position where the disc was stopped, press the
PLAY button.
If you press the STOP button twice, the unit’s memory will be cleared and pressing the
PLAY button will reset the DVD to the beginning.
Playing a Disc
1. Slide the CHARGE / STANDBY / ON switch on the left side of the unit to the ON position.
See
CUSTOMIZING THE FUNCTION SETTINGS
before proceeding to step 2.
2. Slide the open knob rightwards to open the disc door.
3. Hold the disc by its sides and carefully place it onto the spindle
with the label side facing up, pushing gently until you hear a “click”.
4. Gently push the disc door closed. It takes a short while for your
unit to load the disc. After loading, for most DVDs, the unit will
automatically start playing or take you to the main menu.
5. If the unit does not automatically start playing the DVD, press the
PLAY button.
Adjust the LCD Screen
You can adjust the Brightness, Panel Display or Contrast of the LCD screen in playback mode.
1. Press the SETUP button in playback mode.
2. Press the
/
button to select Brightness, Panel Display or Contrast.
3. Then press the
/
button to change the setting.
4. Press the SETUP button to exit the menu.
Subtitle Selection
1. While a DVD is playing, press the SUBTITLE button to display the current language setting,
as shown in the example.
2. Press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language. You can turn
subtitles off by pressing the SUBTITLE button repeatedly until “
Subtitle Off
Subtitle Off
” is displayed.
Notes:
• Some DVDs are set to display subtitles automatically, and you cannot turn them off even if
you set the subtitle function to off.
• During some scenes, the subtitles may not appear immediately after you select your desired
scene.
• The number of subtitle languages recorded differs depending on the disc. If only one
language is recorded, the language does not change.
• This function can only be used for discs on which subtitles have been recorded in multiple
languages.
• Some DVDs allow you to change subtitles via the disc menu only. If this is the case, press
the MENU button and choose the appropriate subtitle on the disc menu.
Fast Forward / Fast Reverse
1. Press the SEARCH
or
SEARCH button when a DVD is playing. Each time you press
the SEARCH
or
SEARCH button, the playback speed changes in the following
sequence: (For an Audio CD, press and hold the SEARCH
or
SEARCH button to
perform fast forward/reverse.)
2. Press the PLAY button when you reach the desired point to resume normal playback.
Notes:
• The DVD player mutes sound and subtitles during reverse and forward scan of DVDs.
• The fast playback speed may differ depending on the disc.
Audio Selection
On some DVDs, the sound is recorded in two or more formats. Follow the directions below to
select the preferred language and sound system.
1. While a disc is playing, press the AUDIO button to show the current audio format number.
2. Press the AUDIO button repeatedly to select the desired audio format.
Notes:
• If only one audio format is recorded on the DVD, the number does not change.
• Some DVDs allow you to change audio selections via the disc menu only. If this is the case,
press the MENU button and choose the appropriate language on the disc menu.
• You can select different audio channels (Stereo, Mono Left, Mono Right or Mix-Mono) on an
Audio CD by pressing the AUDIO button repeatedly.
DVD
Audio 1/3:Dolby D 2ch English
Audio 1/3:Dolby D 2ch English
Subtitle 02/03:Spanish
Subtitle 02/03:Spanish
2x
4x
8x
16 x
2x
4x
8x
16 x
2x
4x
8x
16 x
2x
4x
8x
16 x
Language selections for audio
Language selections for subtitles
Screen aspect ratio
Multiple camera angles
Region code indicator
1
Title, Chapter and Tracks
• DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”.
If the disc has more than one movie on it, each
movie would be a separate “title”. “Chapters” are
sections of titles.
• Audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. A “track” is
usually one song on an Audio CD.
Note:Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers
recorded on them, but some do not.
Chapter1
Title1
Title2
Chapter2
Chapter3
Chapter1
Chapter2
Track1
Track2
Track3
Track4
Track5
To DC IN 9V - 12V Jack
AC Power Adapter
To AC
Power
Outlet
2
LEFT SIDE OF UNIT
B. Using the Built-in Battery
The unit has a built-in, non-replaceable, rechargeable battery. Charge the built-in battery before
using it for the fi rst time. The normal charging time should be completed within 4-5 hours. The
charging light will go out when the built-in battery becomes fully charged.
To Recharge the Built-in Battery
Notes:
• When the built-in battery power is low, "Battery Low" will display on the screen and the unit
will stop playing.
• Recharge the built-in battery when you are ready to use it again.
• While using the built-in battery, the environmental temperature should be 41°F (5°C) to 95°F (35°C).
• To get the longest service life of the built-in battery, charge at indoor-temperature.
• The built-in battery in this device may present a risk of fi re or chemical burn if mistreated.
Do not disassemble, heat above 212
o
F (100
o
C), or incinerate.
• The unit should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.
• When discarding the unit, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or
laws governing the disposal of such products must be strictly followed.
Warnings:
• The built-in battery can only be recharged when the unit is in CHARGE mode while using
the AC power adapter.
• The built-in battery cannot be recharged when the unit is in power ON mode.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.
Headphones
(3.5mm diameter plug)
LEFT SIDE OF UNIT
To AUDIO / VIDEO
OUT Jacks
TV
LEFT SIDE OF UNIT
Audio / Video Cable
(not included)
1
To AC power
outlet
2
To DC IN
9V - 12V jack
3
Slide the switch
to CHARGE
4
Charging
light ON
5
R e c h a r g i n g
is completed
when charging
light goes out
AC power
adapter