MC 4434 - Hi-Fi System AEG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Hi-Fi System
Brand	AEG
Model	MC 4434
Dimensions (approx.)	170 x 250 x 300 mm (main unit)
Weight	Approx. 5 kg (system including speakers)
Power Supply	AC 230V ~ 50Hz
Power Consumption	45 W (max)
Output Power	2 x 10 W RMS
Functions	CD Player, FM/AM Tuner, Cassette Deck, Aux Input
CD Player	Supports CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Tuner Bands	FM, MW (AM)
Cassette Deck	Stereo, auto-reverse
Connectivity	Headphone jack, Aux in (RCA), Speaker terminals
Controls	Buttons, Rotary encoder, Remote control included
Display	LCD with backlight
Audio Features	Bass/Treble adjustment, Loudness, Preset equalizer
Speaker Dimensions	200 x 150 x 220 mm each
Cleaning & Maintenance	Wipe with dry cloth; clean CD lens with CD cleaner
Safety Warnings	Avoid water, do not open, use only specified power
Repairability	Spare parts available via AEG service centers
Manual Pages	112 pages in PDF

Frequently Asked Questions - MC 4434 AEG

How do I connect external audio sources to the AEG MC 4434?

Use the Aux In (RCA) jacks on the back of the unit. Connect your device with an appropriate cable and select Aux as the source.

What should I do if the CD player skips or does not play?

Try cleaning the CD with a soft cloth. If the problem persists, use a CD lens cleaner. Also check if the disc is scratched or damaged.

How can I improve radio reception?

Extend the FM antenna fully. For AM, rotate the system or the built-in ferrite antenna. Avoid placing the unit near large metal objects.

My cassette deck does not play or sounds distorted. What can I do?

Ensure the cassette tape is properly inserted. Clean the playback heads with a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Also demagnetize the heads if necessary.

Is there a remote control for the MC 4434?

Yes, the unit comes with a remote control. Point it at the sensor on the front panel and ensure batteries are installed correctly.

How do I adjust the sound settings?

Use the Bass and Treble controls. You can also activate Loudness for enhanced low frequencies at low volume. Some models have preset equalizer modes.

Can I use the system without the supplied speakers?

It is recommended to use the supplied speakers as the amplifier is matched to them. However, you can connect other speakers with impedance 4-8 ohms and sufficient power handling.

What should I do if the power does not turn on?

Check the power cord connection and the wall outlet. Verify the standby/on button. If still off, the fuse may be blown - consult the manual for replacement.

How do I clean the exterior of the Hi-Fi system?

Unplug the unit. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe surfaces. Do not use any liquids or abrasive cleaners. For stubborn dirt, slightly dampen the cloth.

Where can I find replacement parts or service for the MC 4434?

Contact AEG customer service or an authorized service center. You can also check online for compatible spare parts. Refer to the manual for part numbers.

USER MANUAL MC 4434 AEG

8 English

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Additional Notes....63

Safety Advice 64

User Manual and Safety Advice 64

Power supply and mains connection....64

Installation and Handling....65

Service and Repair 66

Laser system....67

Cleaning the device....67

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment....67

Copyright Note 67

Handling and care of discs....67

Included Accessories....68

Ports and Controls 69

Function keys and ports on the front of the device....69

Ports on the back of the device 70

Connections to other devices – General notes ....71

Video-Outputs: Connections to a television....71

All Video ports at a glance ....71

VIDEO PORT (CVBS, COMPOSITE VIDEO)....73

Connection set-up: Video Signal transmission 73

Connection set-up: Audio-Signal transmission....73

Connection set-up: Video output option 73

COMPONENT PORT (COMPONENT VIDEO, YUV, Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)....73

Connection Set-up: Video-Signal transmission....73

Connection Set-up: Audio-Signal transmission 73

Connection Set-up: Video-Output 74

SCART CONNECTION (SCART Socket)....74

Connection Set-up: Audio- and Video-Signal transmission....74

Connection Set-up: Video Output 74

Eliminate picture interference after connecting a television 74

PROGRESSIVE or INTERLACE: Set the TV signal scanning type 74

Setting the TV-Standard (PAL, NTSC, AUTO) 75

Set the picture format (4:3PS, 4:3LB, 16:9)....76

Connection to Audio devices 76

All Audio connections at a glance 76

COAXIAL or OPTICAL output: Digital Amplifier connection 77

Analogue Audio connections: Speaker connection....78

Analogue Audio connections: Connection diagrams....78

FL/FR AUDIO OUTPUT: Left and right audio output 78

Speaker Jacks (RCA Connectors)....79

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Remote Control 79

Function buttons 79

Inserting batteries....81

Using the remote 82

Disposal of batteries 82

System Operation 82

Function buttons on the front of the machine 82

Basic functions....82

POWER ⏻: Switch device on and off 82

DVD, FM, USB/DVD/CARD: Select operating mode 82

DVD Player: Basic functions....83

EJECT ▲: Open and close disc tray 83

Insert disc and start Play....83

Remove disc....83

DVD-Player: Playback functions....83

PAUSE and PLAY/ENTER: Pause and restart Play 83

STOP: Cancel Play 83

MENU: Playback using the disc menu 84

DVD-Discs....84

VCD-Discs 84

TITLE: Playback with the help of the menu....84

PROGRAM: Program Playback....85

REPEAT: Select repeat option 85

DVD-Discs....85

VCD-, CD-R- and CD-Discs 86

MP3- and JPEG-Discs 86

A-B: Select and repeat disc section....86

CH+/▶: Skip to the following title, chapter or soundtrack 86

◄◄/CH-: Skip to the previous title, chapter or soundtrack....86

TUNE+/▶: Fast forward the disc 87

◀/TUNE-: Rewind the disc....87

ZOOM: Zoom into picture 87

ANGLE: Select camera angle....87

DVD Player: Extended function....88

Digit buttons 0-9/10+: Directly select Title, chapter, file or Soundtrack....88

CLEAR: Clear Entries 88

Navigation buttons: Move Cursor or Highlighting 88

PLAY/ENTER: Confirm entry and selection....88

DISPLAY: Screen display (Status display)....88

DVD discs....88

VCD- and CD-Discs....89

T/F: Search Disc 89

DVD-Discs....89

VCD Discs....89

CD- and MP3 Discs....90

L/R/LANG: Select Audio- (Dialogue, Synchronisation-) language....90

SUB: Select subtitle language 90

SETUP: Open setup menu 91

RESET: Restore the factory setting (defaults) 91

PAL/NTSC: TV-Standard/colour broadcast system (PAL, AUTO or NTSC)....91

Contents

DVD-Player: Audio Functions....91

VOL + and VOL-: Adjust volume 91

MUTE: Mute setting....92

L/R/LANG: Select Audio-channel (VCD- and CD-Discs)....92

Playing MP3-Disks....92

Playing MPEG4- and JPEG-Discs 93

Navigation buttons: Start Play and operate....93

PAUSE: Stop and start Diashow....94

REPEAT: Select repeat option 94

Operating storage devices: USB device and memory card....94

USB/DVD/CARD: Connect and operate storage devices....94

CD RIP: Convert Audio CD to MP3 files 95

Operating the FM Radio....96

FM: Select radio operating mode 96

SEARCH: Activate automatic station search....97

T/F and SAVE: Activate manual station search....97

Digit buttons 0-9/10+ and CH+/▶/ ◀/CH -: Select radio station (switch on)....97

MO/ST: Select mono or stereo reception....98

Other functions: VOL+/- and MUTE 98

SETUP: System Setup menu 98

General Notes 98

Menu control: Navigation and Selecting options....98

GENERAL SETUP PAGE: General system settings....99

TV DISPLAY: Picture format (4:3, 16:9) 99

ANGLE MARK: Camera angle selection....99

OSD LANGUAGE: Screen menu language 100

CLOSE CAPTION: Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing 100

SCREEN SAVER: Screen Saver 100

LAST MEMORY: Save last location on disc 100

S/W VERSION: Machine type and factory code....101

AUDIO SETUP PAGE: Audio Settings 101

General Notes 101

ANALOG AUDIO SETUP: Analogue Audio Settings 101

DOWNMIX: DOWNMIX Settings....101

DIALOG: Clarity of dialogue....101

DIGITAL AUDIO SETUP: Digital Audio Settings....101

DIGITAL OUTPUT: Digital Output 101

LPCM OUTPUT: Pulse Code Modulation 102

DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP: Dolby Digital Settings....102

DUAL MONO: Left and right audio output 102

DYNAMIC: Dynamic Range....102

EQUALIZER 102

SOUND MODE: Sound effects....102

BASS BOOST: 102

SUPER BASS: Super bass Sound effect 103

TREBLE BOOST: Treble adjustment 103

3D PROCESSING: 103

REVERB MODE: Reverb....103

HDCD: HDCD-Setting 103

FILTER: Digital filter for HDCD-Discs 103

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VIDEO-SETUP PAGE: Video Settings 103

General notes....103

VIDEO OUTPUT: Video Output 103

TV MODE: Television signal (Video-Mode) 104

COLOR SETTING: Colour settings....104

General notes....104

PREFERENCE PAGE: Preferred Settings....104

General Notes 104

TV TYPE: TV-Standard (PAL, AUTO, NTSC)....105

PBC: Playback control 105

AUDIO: Audio Language....105

SUBTITLE: Subtitle language 105

DISC MENU: Disc menu language....106

PARENTAL: Parental control settings....106

DEFAULT: Factory settings 107

PASSWORD SETUP PAGE: Password Settings 107

PASSWORD MODE: Activating password mode.... 107

PASSWORD: Set Password 107

Troubleshooting....108

Technical Data 109

Conformity Declaration 110

Introduction

Thank you

We would like to thank you for purchasing this product. We hope you enjoy your new DVD system.

This user manual contains detailed information and instructions which should help you to get the best out of your DVD machine.

Please read this information carefully before using the DVD machine!

Disclaimer

Under no circumstances can the manufacturer, importer or vendor of this product be held liable for the following:

• Accidental damage, including damage to people or any other damage caused by incorrect use; • Loss or damage to personal data; • Indirect damage to software or hardware caused by incorrect use; • Repairs to the product; • Or other accidents.

All information which can be found in this user manual should apply to the current specifications. The manufacturer continually updates the product with additional functions and the latest technology. The specifications may therefore change without prior notification to individual users.

Should users misunderstand the instructions contained within this User Manual, this constitutes an unforeseen circumstance, therefore the manufacturer is not liable for any damage which may have arisen from application of this user manual. This also applies to third party claims which may arise through the use of this product or this user manual.

We reserve the right to change any information in this user manual without prior notification.

In general, the manufacturer bears no responsibility for special, accidental damage or consequential damage, even if he is informed in advance that the possibility of such may exist.

Additional Notes

Ensure that there is a minimum clearance of 5 cm around the machine in order to guarantee adequate ventilation.

Ensure that the ventilation slots are not blocked by any newspapers, table coverings, carpets, etc., which may lie on the open ventilation.

Do not place any naked flames such as candles, etc., on the machine.

Take into account the environmental aspects in regard to the disposal of batteries.

Only use the device in suitable climatic conditions.

(not in tropical climates)

Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire, or similar.

DANGER

DO NOT OPEN!

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

WARNING: IN ORDER TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCKS, NEVER OPEN THE HOUSING. THE HOUSING CONTAINS NO PARTS WHICH SHOULD BE SERVICED BY THE USER. ALL REPAIRS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

The lightning flash symbol in an equilateral triangle warns the user of uninsulated parts in the device carrying "high voltages". These voltages may be high enough to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The triangle warns the user of uninsulated parts in the device carrying "high voltages". These voltages may be high enough to constitute a risk of electric shock.

IN ORDER TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCKS, NEVER OPEN THE HOUSING. THE HOUSING CONTAINS NO PARTS WHICH SHOULD BE SERVICED BY THE USER. ALL REPAIRS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

The exclamation mark in an equilateral triangle alerts the user to important operating and maintenance instructions in the technical documentation, such as in this user manual. If these instructions are not followed, this may lead to personal injury or damage to the device.

The CE certification symbol indicates that we have tested and certified the product to comply with all applicable EU regulations and requirements.

User Manual and Safety Advice

1. Before using the machine, please read this user manual carefully.
2. Keep the user manual in a safe place for future reference.
3. Read and follow all safety advice on the machine and in the user manual.
4. The user manual is designed to help the user to operate the machine correctly.
5. This product has been designed and manufactured to guarantee maximum safety of the user.

Power supply and mains connection

1. The machine may only be connected to the power supply stated in this user manual or on the name plate, otherwise the machine may be damaged beyond repair. The guarantee does not cover damage which may arise from connection to the wrong power supply. If you are not sure of the voltage of your mains supply, seek advice from a specialist dealer or your power utility.

1. The mains plug serves as a circuit breaker to interrupt the power supply. Therefore the mains plug must be operative and accessible at all times.
2. Never try to repair the mains plug yourself. Only use the supplied mains plug.
3. If the mains plug is connected to the wall socket the machine is connected to the power supply, even if you have switched off the machine itself with the POWER button.
4. CAUTION! If you do not use the machine for long periods of time, remove the disc from the disc tray and disconnect the mains plug from the plug socket. When disconnecting hold the plug, never pull directly on the cable.

1. Never touch the plug cable with wet hands.
2. The power cable must be routed in such a way that no one can step on it. The power cable should not be jammed between two objects. Never place objects onto the mains cable. Never pull directly on the power cable. The power cable should not be crushed, jammed into a tight space, or bent excessively.

1. Pay particular attention to the connection points between cable and plug, cable and extension cable, as well as the cable and the device.
2. Never overload the wall sockets, extension cables, or multiplug adapters. This may otherwise constitute a fire hazard and electrocution risk.
3. The machine is controlled by a micro computer, therefore any outside disturbances – e.g., lightning, interference, or static – may affect the function of the machine. Should unexpected disturbances occur, press the mains POWER switch to switch off the device for 10 seconds, thus resetting the micro computer. Then press the mains POWER switch again to switch the machine on again. You may also disconnect the mains plug and then plug it back in. The machine should function again normally.
4. CAUTION! In stormy weather, disconnect the machine from the mains in order to prevent power surges caused by lightning.
5. If the machine is accidentally switched off, switch it back on again.
6. At least 30 seconds should pass between switching the machine off and on.
7. After use, remove the disc from the disc tray and switch off the device.
8. Before connecting to other machines, switch off the DVD device.

Installation and Handling

1. CAUTION! Do not set up the machine in poorly ventilated areas. Avoid dirty or dusty areas. Do not choose an unstable or moving/vibrating surface. The machine should preferably be set up in a clean, well-ventilated, and dry environment.
2. Do not place the machine in an enclosed space, such as e.g. book shelves or fitted cupboards where there is no circulation of air.
3. CAUTION! Leave sufficient space (at least 5 cm) around the device. Do not block the slots and openings in the machine provided for ventilation and check whether air can circulate freely around the machine.
4. Ensure that the slots and openings provided for ventilation are not blocked, otherwise the machine may overheat. All items such as e.g. table coverings, nets and curtains or newspapers which could block the ventilation slots should be removed if necessary.
5. Do not push objects through the ventilation slots. By doing so, you may come into contact with live parts or short circuit components. This may constitute a fire hazard and risk of electric shock.
6. In order to prevent fire or electric shocks, do not expose the machine to rain or damp. Do not set up the machine in a damp, humid environment.
7. Do not place the machine near flowing, splashing or dripping water e.g. close to bathtubs, washbasins, swimming pools, sinks, in damp cellars or in similar places.
8. CAUTION! Do not place the machine close to vessels containing fluids. Water and other fluids can damage the device beyond repair if they get inside the machine. Also keep the mains plugs away from water or other fluids.

1. Do not place objects with naked flames or water such as e.g. candles or flower vases, onto the device.

1. For optimum performance, do not place heavy objects onto the device.
2. Do not place the machine close to strong magnetic fields and do not expose to direct sunlight or heat (such as e.g. close to radiators or fan heaters).

1. Do not place the machine near to other devices which emit intense heat or magnetic flux such as e.g. radiators, fan heaters, ovens, video recorders, stereo systems, radios or large speakers. Such appliances may distort the picture and sound.
2. To prevent risk of injury, do not place the machine on unstable trolleys or stands.
3. To avoid damage, only use the supplied accessories (power cable, remote control).
4. Do not move the machine if there is a disc in the disc tray, otherwise this may damage the disc or the parts inside the machine.
5. Do not insert objects into the disc tray.
6. Make sure that no objects such as e.g. needles, paper clips or coins are inserted into the device.
7. Condensation may appear in the device e.g. visibly behind the display, in the following circumstances:

• Straight after the heating has been switched on.

• In a steamy or damp room.

- Straight after the device has been switched from a cold to a warm environment.

1. If condensation has formed, the machine may not function properly. To solve the problem, leave the machine for about 1 hour in a warm environment (room temperature).

Service and Repair

1. Never try to dismantle or re-assemble the machine yourself. This may invalidate the warranty with immediate effect.
2. CAUTION! Never try to open the housing, because the device carries very high voltage.

This constitutes an injury risk. If necessary, please seek the advice of our service centre or qualified professionals.

1. CAUTION! All repairs may only be carried out by qualified and authorised specialists. Never try to repair the machine yourself. This may render the warranty null and void with immediate effect.
2. Should your machine require specialist maintenance or servicing, please contact your authorised dealer or our service centre.
3. If any parts need to be replaced, please ensure that only replacement parts approved by the manufacturer or those which have the same features as the original parts are used. Using non-approved parts, amongst other things, constitutes a fire hazard and risk of electric shock.
4. After completing all repair work, you should ask the repair specialists to conduct a safety inspection of the whole machine, in order to confirm whether the product is in an acceptable condition.
5. If the drive components or optical lens is dirty or worn, the picture quality becomes poor.
6. CAUTION! If the following occurs, disconnect the machine from the mains and seek the advice of a qualified repair specialist:

• The power cable or mains plug is damaged.

• The machine emits smoke or strange smells.

• Water has got into the device.

• The machine has been exposed to rain or damp.

- Objects have got into the machine.

- The machine is not functioning properly, although the instructions in the user manual have been followed to the letter.

• If the machine is physically damaged.

Laser system

1. This machine is equipped with a Laser system. In order not to be exposed to direct laser beams, try never to open the housing. Laser beams may escape if the housing or drive lock is opened. Never look directly into the laser light under any circumstances.
2. The presence of laser beams is indicated by the following warning.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Cleaning the device

1. CAUTION! Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect from the mains.
2. Never spray or spill any fluid directly onto the housing.
3. Wipe the display and housing with a soft, dry and lint-free cloth. This will remove dust and other particles.
4. If very dirty, use small amounts of neutral liquid detergent (not containing ammonia or alcohol) and then dry the machine with a soft, dry and lint-free cloth.

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

1. If the product carries a crossed out wheelie bin symbol or if this is found in the user manual, this product complies with the requirements of EU Directive 2002/96/EC.
2. All waste electronic and electrical equipment must be disposed of separately to domestic waste at the collection points provided by the local authorities.
3. By properly disposing of waste electronic and electrical equipment, you prevent damage to the environment and protect your health.
4. You can find more information on the disposal of waste electronic and electrical equipment from your local authority or from the authorised dealer from which you purchased the device.
5. Before scrapping waste equipment, remove the batteries from the remote control in order to properly dispose of them at the collection point.

Copyright Note

It is prohibited by law to copy, broadcast, display, transmit via cable, publicly reproduce or to distribute material protected by copyright without the consent of the copyright holder.

Handling and care of discs

- Do not touch the pre-recorded side of a disc. Hold the disc by the rim in order not to touch its surface with your fingers.

- Do not apply stickers or adhesive tape either side of the disc. Do not write on the label side with a ballpoint pen or other writing implement.

• Do not drop the discs. Do not bend the discs.

- Only insert one disc into the tray and never try to close the tray if the disc is positioned incorrectly.

• After playing, replace the discs in the sleeves provided.

- Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or any source of heat.

- Do not keep the discs in a damp or dirty room. Store vertically in CD boxes. Do not stack discs on top of one another and do not place heavy objects on top of the discs, since they may cause them to warp.

- Fingerprints and dust on a disc may impair the picture and sound quality. Clean the discs before playing with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre towards the rim.

- To clean, do not use detergents containing solvents, e.g. vinyl record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinners or anti-static solutions. To clean discs use special cleaning agents specifically designed for this purpose.

- Depending on the recording device or recording software, you may be unable to play some CD-R/RW- or DVD±R/±RW-Discs on this machine.

- Do not use unusually shaped discs (e.g. heart shaped or octagonal). This may cause the machine to malfunction.

- To protect intellectual property, the responsible body has divided the world into 6 regions. In each of these regions, only DVD players and DVD discs with the corresponding region code can be used. This machine can only play DVD discs encoded for Region 2. If you play discs with another region code, the error message "Incorrect Region code. Cannot play disc" appears on the screen.

- Some playback functions of DVD-Discs and Audio-CDs (e.g. selection of audio or subtitle language) are preprogrammed by the manufacturer and cannot be changed by the machine.

CAUTION!

The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage to discs which are played on this machine.

Included Accessories

Please check whether all accessories listed below are included in the box.

If the original accessories are missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Ports and Controls

Function keys and ports on the front of the device

1. Display (Display Screen): The display shows messages, which give information on the progress of the disc play-back or on the received radio broadcast.
2. Infrared remote control sensor: Point the remote control at this sensor. Keep the remote control sensor clear. Do not cover or obstruct the remote control sensor with any object.
3. DVD ↔ USB: Press the DVD ↔ USB button to bring up the Select Mode menu.
4. PAUSE/DVD-FM:

- When a disc is playing, press the PAUSE/DVD-FM button to pause playback.

- Hold down the PAUSE/DVD-FM for a few seconds to switch on the FM radio.

1. Disc tray: Insert a disc into the disc tray with the label side facing up. In most cases, the disc starts to play automatically. Press EJECT to open or close the disc tray.
2. POWER: Press the POWER button to switch the device on and off.

1. VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN: Turn the VOLUME knob in the UP direction to increase the volume. Turn the VOLUME knob in the DOWN direction to lower the volume.
2. EJECT: Press EJECT to open the disc tray. You can then insert a DVD or Audio Disc into the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press EJECT again to close the disc tray. In most cases, the disc starts to play automatically after the disc tray has closed.
3. PLAY/ENTER: Press PLAY/ENTER to continue playing the disc again after pausing. Press PLAY/ENTER to confirm the selection of a menu item or an entry.
4. Ports for recording media:
5. Memory card reader: Plug an SD/MMC/MS memory card, e.g., from a digital camera, into the slot (socket) of the memory card reader. The device can play back the contents of a memory card, e.g., photos.
6. USB Port: Connect a USB device, e.g., an MP3 player, directly to the USB port of the device. The device can play back the contents of a USB device, e.g., music files.

Remarks:

The function keys on the front of the device perform the same functions as the corresponding functions on the remote control.

Ports on the back of the device

1. VIDEO (Video Output): Use the VIDEO output to connect a television to the device. The VIDEO output only carries the video signal. To carry audio, you must set up an extra audio connection through the left and right audio outputs of the device (FL and FR AUDIO OUTPUT) to the connected television.
2. FM (FM wire aerial): Fully uncoil the wire aerial. For best results, try to fine tune the reception by turning and uncoiling/coiling the aerial.
3. FL and FR AUDIO OUTPUT (right and left audio output): Use the left (FL) and right (FR) audio output to carry the audio signal if you have connected the device to a television through the component output or VIDEO output. You can also use this output to connect audio device to the DVD system.
4. VIDEO OUTPUT (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) (Component output): Use the component output to connect a television to the device. The component output only carries a video signal. To carry the audio signal, you must set up an additional audio connection through the left and right audio output of the device (FL and FR AUDIO OUTPUT) to the connected television.
5. SCART OUTPUT (Scart-Output): Use the SCART connector to connect a television to the device. The SCART output carries pictures as well as stereo sound. You therefore need an additional audio connection for audio transmission between the device and the connected television.
6. L/R SPEAKERS (RCA jacks for the speakers): Use the jacks to connect the supplied right (R) and left (L) speakers to the device.
7. OPTICAL (Optical Output): Use the optical output to connect an audio digital amplifier (an external audio device) to the DVD system MC 4434 DVD/USB/CR.
8. COAXIAL: Use the digital coaxial output to connect an audio digital amplifier (an external audio device) to the DVD system MC 4434 DVD/USB/CR.
9. Mains connection: To supply the device with power, the mains plug on the end of the mains cable should be securely and fully plugged into the AC plug socket.

Connections to other devices – General notes

• Follow the connection diagrams below, which show how audio and video external devices should be properly connected to the DVD machine.
• Please read and follow carefully the user manuals for devices, which need to be connected to the DVD system.
• Before connecting the devices to each other, switch off and disconnect from the mains. • The ports (Audio and Video Outputs) are located on the back of the machine.
• If you connect external audio and video devices to the DVD system, pay attention to the colour coding of the audio and video cables as well as the corresponding jacks (input and output). The colour of the audio and video jacks should match the colour of the input and outputs (jacks). • Interference-free operation can only be guaranteed with audio / video cables of up to 1.5 metres.
• Under no circumstances should you use the digital coaxial output COAXIAL or the optical output OPTICAL at the same time with analogue audio outputs.
• Do not block the ventilation slots of connected devices and check whether air can circulate freely around the device.
• Do not braid the audio and video connector cables with other cables or wires, especially with speaker or mains cables. This may cause picture and sound interference.
• After all external devices have been connected securely and safely to the DVD machine, plug all mains plugs from all devices into the mains sockets and switch on the DVD machine MC 4434 DVD/USB/CR as well as the connected devices.
• At least 3 seconds should pass between switching the machine on and off.

Video-Outputs: Connections to a television

All Video ports at a glance

The DVD system has four different video outputs, which can be used selectively to connect a television to the system:

1. VIDEO (Composite Video, CVBS, yellow output) only carries Video-Signal (pictures). An additional Audio connection between the machine and the connected television via the left and right audio output AUDIO FL and AUDIO FR is required.
2. VIDEO OUTPUT (Component Video, Pr/Cr, Pb/Cb, Y, green-blue-red output) only carries Video-Signal (pictures). An additional Audio connection between the device and the connected television via the left and right audio output AUDIO FL and AUDIO FR is required.
3. SCART OUTPUT (Scart Output) carries video- (pictures) as well as audio (sound) signals. No additional audio connection between device and the connected television is required.

Notes:

• You can only select one of these connection types. Do not set up two or more video connections between the DVD system and a connected television.
• The differences between the individual video ports lie in the picture quality. The SCART connector offers the best picture quality, then the VIDEO OUTPUT (component port) (COMPONENT VIDEO, YUV), and finally the VIDEO port (CVBS, COMPOSITE VIDEO).
• For each connection type you must set the correct option for the video output (CVBS, YUV or RGB) in the System setup menu VIDEO SETUP and Menu item VIDEO OUTPUT.
• If required you must select the correct option for the TV mode in the System settings menu VIDEO SETUP and Menu item TV MODE. The TV mode Option depends on whether you have connected a television which supports progressive (PROGRESSIVE) or Interlaced (INTERLACE) scan, to the DVD system. See following chapter for details.
• It may happen that the picture presentation of the television does not function properly after connecting to the device. If this is the case, you must select the correct picture format option (16:9, 4:3) and/or the correct colour transmission system (AUTO, NTSC or PAL) in the system setup menu. You have the option of pressing the PAL/NTSC button on the remote control, in order to select the correct option for the colour transmission system. See following chapter for details.

VIDEO PORT (CVBS, COMPOSITE VIDEO)

The VIDEO PORT (CVBS, COMPOSITE VIDEO, yellow jack) only carries Video signals (pictures). An additional audio connection to the connected television is required for sound transmission.

Connection set-up: Video Signal transmission

Switch on the two devices and if required select the VIDEO or AV channel for the television.

For picture transmission (Video-Signal), connect the VIDEO INPUT of a television via an RCA cable directly to the VIDEO (VIDEO output) of the device.

Connection set-up: Audio-Signal transmission

For sound transmission (Audio-Signal), use an audio cable to connect the left (L) and the right (R) audio output of the device (FL and FR AUDIO OUTPUT) to the corresponding audio inputs of the connected television to the connected speakers (Audio system). For sound transmission you can also use the supplied speakers (the system audio ports). For details see chapter on "Connection to audio devices".

Connection set-up: Video output option

To set the correct option of the video output for the VIDEO connection:

1. During playback of a disc or after pausing play by pressing the ■ STOP button, press the SETUP button on the remote control to open the Setup menu.
2. Using the Navigation button ▶ select the third icon VIDEO SETUP in the top menu bar and press the PLAY/ENTER button to display the Menu items.
3. Using the Navigation button ▼ select the menu item VIDEO OUTPUT.
4. Then press the Navigation button ▶, to select the available options for the video output.
5. Using the Navigation button ▼ select an option.
6. Then press the PLAY/ENTER button, to activate Setup.
7. Press the SETUP button, to exit the Setup menu.

COMPONENT PORT (COMPONENT VIDEO, YUV, Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)

The COMPONENT PORT (YUV, Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr; COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT, green-blue-red jacks) only carry video signals (pictures). An additional Audio connection to the connected television is required for sound transmission.

Connection Set-up: Video-Signal transmission

For picture transmission (Video-Signal), connect the Component input of a television via a component cable directly to the VIDEO OUTPUT (Component output) of the DVD system MC 4434 DVD/USB/CR (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT, YUV, green-blue-red jacks). You can use the supplied 6 plug audio/video cable for this purpose.

Connection Set-up: Audio-Signal transmission

For sound transmission (Audio-Signal), use an audio cable to connect the left (L) and right (R) audio output of the device (FL and FR AUDIO OUTPUT) to the corresponding audio inputs of the connected television or the connected speakers (audio system). For sound transmission you can use the supplied speaker (the system audio ports). For details see chapter on "Connection to audio devices".

Connection Set-up: Video-Output

To set the correct Video output option for the component connection (COMPONENT VIDEO, YUV, Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr):

1. While the disc is playing or after you have stopped playback by pressing the STOP button, press the SETUP button on the remote control to open the Setup menu.
2. Using the Navigation button ▶, select the third icon VIDEO SETUP in the top menu bar and press the PLAY/ENTER button to display the menu items.
3. Using the Navigation button ▼, select the menu item VIDEO OUTPUT.
4. Then press the Navigation button ▶ to select the available options for Video Output.
5. Using the Navigation button ▼, select the YUV option.
6. Then press the PLAY/ENTER button to activate the setting.
7. Press the SETUP button to exit the Setup menu.

SCART CONNECTION (SCART Socket)

The machine has a SCART CONNECTION (SCART Socket). If you choose to use this connection type, you do not need to set up an additional audio connection between the device and the connected television. The SCART Connection transmits pictures (Video Signal) as well as stereo sound (audio signal).

Connection Set-up: Audio and Video Signal Transmission

For transmission of pictures and sound (Audio and Video Signal), simply connect the SCART socket of a television using a SCART cable directly to the SCART output (SCART OUTPUT) of the device.

Connection Set-up: Video Output

To set the correct option for the video output for the SCART Connection:

1. While the disc is playing or after you have stopped playback by pressing the STOP button, press the SETUP button on the remote control to open the Setup menu.
2. Using the Navigation button ▶, select the third icon VIDEO SETUP in the top menu bar and press the PLAY/ENTER button to display the menu items.
3. Using the Navigation button ▼ select the menu item VIDEO OUTPUT.
4. Then press the Navigation button ▶, to select the available options for Video Output.
5. Using the Navigation button ▼ select the RGB Option.
6. Then press the PLAY/ENTER button to activate the setting.
7. Press the SETUP button to exit the Setup menu.

Eliminate picture interference after connecting a television

PROGRESSIVE or INTERLACE: Set the TV signal scanning type

Regardless of whether you have connected a television with PROGRESSIVE or INTERLACE scanning to the machine, you must also set the correct TV Mode option (TV Signal Scanning type). To do so:

1. Press the SETUP button on the remote, to open the Setup menu.
2. Using the Navigation button ▶ select the third icon VIDEO SETUP in the top menu bar and press the PLAY/ENTER button to display the menu items.
3. Using the Navigation button ▼ select the menu item TV MODE.
4. If you connected the device to a television with PROGRESSIVE SCAN select the PROGRESSIVE option with the Navigation button ▼ or ▲ and press the PLAY/ENTER button, to activate the setting.
5. If you connected the device to a television with interlaced scan type (to a conventional television) select the INTERLACE option with the Navigation button ▼ or ▲ and press the PLAY/ENTER button, to activate the Setting.
6. Press the SETUP button again to exit the Setup menu.

Notes:

• The Component port gives the best quality connection between the device and a television with PROGRESSIVE SCAN.
• Only specific television sets support PROGRESSIVE SCAN. If you select the PROGRESSIVE option for a conventional (analogue) television, you will not be able to receive a picture.
• The menu item TV MODE is inactive if you have selected the option CVBS for the video output.

Setting the TV-Standard (PAL, NTSC, AUTO)

If the picture presentation of the TV does not work properly after connecting the DVD device (e.g. only black/white reception, blurred colours), you must set the correct option for the TV standard/Colour transmission system (PAL, AUTO or NTSC).

To select the correct colour transmission system for your TV, press the PAL/NTSC button. Each time you press the PAL/NTSC button, you select a new TV-Standard - PAL, AUTO or NTSC.

Alternatively you can select the colour transmission system in the System Setup menu. To do so:

1. Whilst the disc is playing or after you have stopped play by pressing the STOP button, press the SETUP button on the remote to open the Setup menu.
2. Using the Navigation button ▶ select the fourth icon PREFERENCE PAGE in the top menu bar and press the PLAY/ENTER button to show the menu items.
3. Using the Navigation button ▼ select the menu item TV TYPE.
4. Then press the Navigation button ▶, to show the available options of the TV-Standard/colour transmission system.
5. Using the Navigation button ▼ or ▲ selected the required TV-Standard. The following options are available:
6. PAL: Select this option if the DVD system is connected to a PAL system television. The PAL colour transmission system is mainly used in Europe, but also in Australia and South America as well as in many African and Asian countries.
7. AUTO: Select this option if the DVD system is connected to a multi-system television (compatible with PAL as well as the NTSC colour transmission system).
8. NTSC: Select this option if the DVD system is connected to an NTSC system television. The NTSC colour transmission system is used in many parts of the Americas and in several countries in the Far East.
9. Then press the PLAY/ENTER button to activate the setting.
10. Press the SETUP button to exit the Setup menu.

Set the picture format (4:3PS, 4:3LB, 16:9)

Since the device supports different picture formats (aspect ratios), it may happen that the displayed picture does not fill the whole screen or the edges of the screen are cut off. In such cases, you must set the correct picture format (aspect ratio):

1. Whilst the disc is playing or after you have stopped play by pressing the STOP button, press the SETUP button on the remote to open the Setup menu.
2. The first main menu GENERAL SETUP PAGE appears. If required select the first icon in the top menu bar and press the PLAY/ENTER button, to display the menu items.
3. Using the Navigation button ▼ select the menu item TV DISPLAY.
4. Then press the Navigation button ▶, to display the available picture formats.
5. Using the Navigation button ▼ or ▲ select the required picture format. The following options are available:
6. 4:3 PANSCAN: Select this option to set the picture so that it fills the whole screen. PAN&SCAN is a process which will try to display part of a wide screen picture on a standard 4:3 television screen. Since the picture can never be completely shown however, only the relevant section of the screen, for example, the actor who is speaking is shown on the screen.
7. 4:3 LETTERBOX: Select this option to set the picture so that it fills the whole screen. The picture proportions are retained and the picture is shrunk until the width of the picture fits a standard 4:3 television screen. When the wide screen is displayed, a black strip appears on the left and right hand edge of the screen.
8. 16:9 WIDE: Select this option if you have connected the device to a wide screen television (Wide Screen). If you select this option for a normal television, the picture is distorted due to the vertical compression.
9. Then press the PLAY/ENTER button to confirm the selection.
10. Press the SETUP button again to close the Setup menu.

Notes:

• The picture format depends on the respective DVD disc. Some discs cannot be played in the default picture format.
• If you play a disc which has been recorded in 4:3 format, on a wide screen television (16:9), a black strip appears on the left and right hand edge of the screen.
• The picture format should be adjusted to match that of the connected television.

Connection to Audio devices

All Audio connections at a glance

The DVD device has analogue as well as digital inputs and outputs (ports/jacks) to connect audio devices.

The digital Audio System consists of a coaxial output COAXIAL and the optical output OPTICAL.

The analogue Audio System consists of the right and left Audio output FL and FR AUDIO OUTPUT, white and red jacks) as well as the left and right jacks for the supplied speakers L and R SPEAKERS.

COAXIAL or OPTICAL output: Digital Amplifier connection

In order to connect the DVD device to a digital amplifier you can either use the coaxial output COAXIAL or the optical output OPTICAL.

In both cases you must select the correct option in the digital audio output DIGITAL AUDIO SETUP, if you want to play a disc in DOLBY or MPEG Format.

To set an option for the digital audio output:

1. Whilst the disc is playing or after you have stopped play by pressing the STOP button, press the SETUP button on the remote to open the Setup menu.
2. Using the navigation button ▶ select the second icon AUDIO SETUP in the top menu bar and press the PLAY/ENTER button to display the menu items.
3. Using the navigation button ▼ select the menu item DIGITAL AUDIO SETUP.
4. Then the Navigation button ▶, to select the sub-item DIGITAL OUTPUT.
5. Press the Navigation button ▶ again, to change the options.
6. Then select the option ALL with the Navigation buttons ▼ or ▲.

- Select the Option SPDIF/PCM if the device is connected to a 2-channel-Stereo-digital

1. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to activate the setting.
2. Press the SETUP button, to exit the setting menu.

Note:

To use the coaxial or optical connection, you need an amplifier that can decode the Dolby Digital or MPEG format.

Analogue audio connections: Speaker connection

Analogue audio connections: Connection diagrams

The audio system of the device consists of the right and left audio outputs (FL and FR AUDIO OUTPUT, white and red jacks) as well as the right and left jacks (L and R SPEAKERS) to connect the supplied speakers.

Before connecting any acoustic appliances to the DVD system, please refer to the connection diagrams below showing how external audio devices should be correctly connected to the device.

FL/FR AUDIO OUTPUT: Left and right audio output

The two audio outputs (FL and FR AUDIO OUTPUT, white and red jacks) carry the Dolby Surround as well as a normal stereo signal. To decode the Dolby Surround signal, a suitable Dolby Surround amplifier should be connected to the two outputs. On a normal HiFi stereo amplifier, you can carry the stereo signal through the two connections.

Use an audio cable – the red plug to the right-hand jack (FR), the white to the left-hand (FL) – to connect a device to the audio output of the system.

Speaker jacks (RCA connectors)

1. Connect the supplied right and left speakers to the left and right speaker jacks.
2. The right audio channel should be connected to the red jack (labelled R). The left audio channel should be connected to the white jack (labelled L).
3. The speakers can transmit stereo sound.

Caution!

To avoid damaging the electrical installation, make sure when connecting the speakers that there are no short circuits.

Remote Control

Function buttons

• Using the remote, you can activate and operate all functions of the device.
• Point the remote directly at the DVD machine – not at the connected external devices.
• Some buttons on the remote are multifunctional. They fulfil different functions depending on whether the device is being used as a DVD-Player or Radio.
• DVD: Press the DVD button if you want to use the machine as a DVD-Player. If you have pressed the DVD button, the device plays the disc which is in the disc tray.
• ⏻ STANDBY: Press the ⏻STANDBY button to switch to Standby Mode.
• SEARCH: When using as a radio, press the SEARCH button to start automatic station search.
• FM: Press the FM button if you want to use the machine as an FM Radio. If you have pressed the FM button, the last radio station which has been listened to is switched on.
• TUNE+/▶:
• DVD: Whilst the disc is playing, press the TUNE+/▶ button five times in succession, in order to fast forward the disc which is currently playing with increasing speed.
• Radio: If using the machine as a radio, press the TUNE+/▶ button to adjust the frequency of a waveband upwards.

◀/TUNE-:

• DVD: Whilst the disc is playing, press the ◀/TUNE- button five times in succession, in order to rewind the disc which is currently playing with increasing speed.
• Radio: If using the machine as a radio, press the ◀/TUNE- button to adjust the frequency of a waveband downwards.
• MENU: Whilst the DVD disc is playing, press the MENU button to show the menu for the current disc on the screen.
• TITLE: Whilst the disc is playing, press the TITLE button to open (show on the screen) the title menu of the currently playing title (Film)
• L/R/LANG:
• VCD- or CD-Disc: Whilst a VCD- or CD-Disc is playing, press the L/R/LANG button to select the audio channel (audio mode) option.
• DVD: Whilst the DVD disc is playing, press the L/R/LANG button, to select the available audio (dialogue, synchronisation) languages. The range of audio languages depends on the DVD itself.
• DISPLAY: While the disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button to show the screen information about the current disc.
• II PAUSE: Press the II PAUSE button to temporarily pause the disc.
• ▲▼▶◀ (Navigation buttons Up, Down, Right, Left): Press the Navigation buttons to move the cursor (highlighting) within the menu.
• SETUP: While the disc is playing or after it has been paused by pressing the ■ STOP button, press the SETUP button to open or close the system setup menu SETUP.
• CLEAR: Press the CLEAR button to clear the entries, e.g., in the program menu.
• PROGRAM: While a DVD or VCD/CD disc is playing, press the PROGRAM button to open a program menu through which you can create your own play list.
• RESET: Press the factory setting button RESET to restore the factory settings (defaults) of the device and thus cancel all user-defined changes to the system settings.
• ZOOM: Press the ZOOM button to enlarge or reduce the current picture.
• PAL/NTSC: Press the PAL/NTSC button to select an option for the TV standard/colour transmission system (PAL, AUTO, or NTSC).
• ▲ EJECT: Press the EJECT button to open or close the disc tray.
• SAVE: When using the machine as a radio, press the SAVE button to save the station frequency under a specific memory location.
• MO/ST: When using the machine as a radio, press the MO/ST button to switch between mono and stereo reception of the current station.
• CH+/▶:

- DVD: While a disc is playing, press the Skip button CH+/▶ to skip to the next title, chapter, soundtrack, or file.

- Radio: When using the machine as a radio, press the CH+/▶ button to select the next stored radio station.

/CH-:

- DVD: While a disc is playing, press the Skip button ◀/CH- to skip to the previous title, chapter, soundtrack, or file.

- Radio: When using the machine as a radio, press the Skip button kHz/CH- to select the previous stored radio station.

- DVD: Using the digit buttons 0-9/10+, you can directly enter numbers for titles, chapters, soundtracks, files, menu items, time, etc.

- Radio: When using the machine as a radio, you can directly select stored radio stations using the digit buttons 0-9/10+.

1. T/F:
2. DVD: While a disc is playing, press the T/F button to open a Search menu, with which you can find a specific point on the disc.
3. Radio: When using the machine as a radio, press the T/F button to open an entry form where you can directly enter the frequency of the selected radio station using the digit buttons 0-9/10+.
4. REPEAT: While a disc is playing, press the REPEAT button to select one of the available repeat options.
5. REP.A-B: While a disc is playing, press the REP. A-B button to tag a section of the disc and then replay it continuously.
6. SUB.: While a disc is playing, press the SUBTITLE button to select one of the available subtitle languages, e.g., German. The range of subtitle languages depends on the DVD itself.
7. ANGLE: While a DVD disc is playing, press the ANGLE button to select one of the camera (photo) angles available for the current scene (if available).
8. ■ STOP: Press the ■ STOP button once to pause a disc. Press the Stop button twice to cancel the playback of a disc.
9. PLAY/ENTER: Press the PLAY/ENTER button to start playing the disc or to confirm an entry or menu selection.
10. USB/DVD/CARD: Press the USB/DVD/CARD button to switch between the connected USB device, the connected memory card, and the disc in the disc tray.
11. MUTE: While a disc or the radio is playing, press the MUTE button to switch the sound on and off.
12. VOL+/VOL-: Press the VOL+ and VOL- buttons to adjust the sound while a disc or the radio is playing.
13. CD RIP: While playing an audio CD, press the CD RIP button to open the RIPPING menu.

Inserting batteries

• Open the battery compartment by pushing the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote at the bottom.
• Then insert the batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that the polarity of the batteries corresponds to the markings + and - in the battery compartment.
• Push back the battery compartment cover until it clicks.
• Do not allow any objects, in particular metal ones, to get into the battery compartment.

Notes:

• Do not expose batteries to intense heat or direct sunlight. Never throw batteries into a fire. Risk of explosion!
• Different battery types or new and used batteries may not be used together. Always replace the two batteries at the same time with new, fully charged ones. Empty batteries should be removed immediately to prevent corrosion damage.
• If the remote is not used for a long period, remove the batteries from the battery compartment to prevent corrosion damage.
• If the batteries leak, do not rub the fluid into the eyes or mucous membranes. If touched, wash hands thoroughly, rinse eyes with clear water, and seek medical help if problems continue. Wipe the fluid out of the battery compartment. Then change the batteries.
• Never try to re-charge, heat, short circuit, dismantle, bury, or incinerate batteries.

Caution!

Incorrect installation of batteries may cause leaks and corrosion damage, which may irreparably damage the remote.

Using the remote

• Point the remote directly at the remote sensor on the front of the machine – not at the connected devices.
• The coverage of the remote is no more than 7 metres to the remote sensor on the front of the machine. • The coverage of the remote also depends on the lighting in the room.
• Glare (sun or artificial light) must not fall directly on the remote sensor. Glare can have a negative effect on the effectiveness of the remote.
• Please ensure that no obstacles lie between the remote and the remote sensor on the front of the machine.
• Do not use remotes from several devices at the same time, since they may have a negative effect on each other.
• Only press one button at a time on the remote.
• High voltage devices and devices which emit high frequency signals can negatively influence the functions of the remote.

Disposal of batteries

If you replace the batteries, ensure that the used batteries are disposed of in accordance with the applicable regulations. Do not dispose of the batteries with domestic waste. When changing the batteries, dispose of them in accordance with the applicable regulations.

They should be deposited at the collection point provided. Only by doing this can they be safely disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Do not bury or burn the batteries.

System Operation

Function buttons on the front of the machine

The function buttons on the front of the device serve the same function as the corresponding buttons on the remote. Details can be found in the following sections.

Basic functions

POWER ⏻ Switch device on and off

1. Before you switch on the DVD system, check if all elements of the system and all external devices (e.g. a television and/or an audio device) are correctly and securely connected to one another. Then, plug the mains plugs from all devices into the wall sockets and switch on the connected devices.
2. Press the POWER button on the front of the system to switch the device on or off.

DVD, FM, USB/DVD/CARD: Select operating mode

Since you can use the DVD system as a DVD-Player, Radio or Playback system for connected memory devices such as a USB drive or memory card, you must always select the correct operating mode for each of these options.

• To use the system as a DVD-Player, press the DVD button before starting to play a disc. • To use the system as an FM radio, press the FM button. - If you have connected a USB device to the USB connection (USB Port) or a memory card to the memory card reader, press the USB/DVD/CARD button to select one of the available media using the Navigation buttons ▲ or ▼ Then confirm your selection with the PLAY/ENTER button.

See the following chapter for details.

DVD Player: Basic functions

EJECT ▲ Open and close disc tray

Insert disc and start Play

1. Switch on the DVD machine and select the DVD option as the operating mode of the machine (more details in the previous chapter).
2. Press the EJECT ▲ button (open and close disc tray) on the front of the device or on the remote in order to open the disc tray.
3. The message OPEN appears on the display and screen.
4. Carefully insert a disc into the disc tray with the label side facing upwards.

- Never use force to insert a disc into the disc tray. This may damage the disc and the device.

1. Press the EJECT ▲ button again to close the disc tray.
2. The message CLOSE appears on the display.
3. The machine begins to read the disc.
4. In most cases the disc starts to play automatically.

- For some discs however, you must press PLAY/ENTER or select the menu item PLAY in the disc menu using navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀ and press the PLAY/ENTER button to start Play.

1. If a disc has a disc menu or a number of titles (films) can be found on it, a disc menu appears on the screen.
2. Using the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀ you can select individual menu items e.g. Start Film or select individual titles (films). See also the chapter "MENU: Play using the disc menu".
3. If you have selected a menu item, press the PLAY/ENTER button, to start Play.

Note:

The content and options of each disc and each disc menu depend on the respective disc manufacturer. The device has no influence over this.

Remove disc

1. Before opening a disc tray to remove the disc, press the ■ STOP button twice to cancel playback completely.
2. Press the EJECT ▲ button to open the disc tray.
3. Remove the disc from the disc tray.
4. Press the EJECT ▲ button to close the disc tray.

DVD-Player: Playback functions

II PAUSE and PLAY/ENTER: Pause and restart Play

1. Whilst the disc is playing, press the II PAUSE button to pause Play temporarily.
2. The current picture is "frozen".
3. Press the II PAUSE button again or the PLAY/ENTER button to continue playback from the point at which the disc was paused.
4. The machine plays back all titles, chapters or soundtracks in sequence.

■ STOP: Cancel Play

1. Whilst the disc is playing press the ■ STOP button to pause play.

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1. The machine remembers the point on the disc at which playback was paused.
2. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to continue playing from the point at which it was paused.
3. Press the ■ STOP button twice to cancel playback completely and return to the start of the disc.
4. Then press the PLAY/ENTER button to start playing from the start of the disc.
5. The machine plays all titles, chapters, or soundtracks in sequence.

MENU: Playback using the disc menu

Normally, DVD, SVCD, and VCD 2.0 discs have their own disc menu. Playback with the help of the disc menu is also an option for MPEG4 discs. In the disc menu, you can select, for example, a title (film) or set the required subtitle or audio language. The content of each disc menu depends on the disc manufacturer. Because of this, disc menus may differ significantly from each other. The machine has no influence over the content of a disc menu.

DVD discs

1. Insert a DVD disc into the disc tray. The disc main menu appears automatically on the screen.
2. You can also press the MENU button while a DVD disc is playing to show the content of the disc menu on the screen.
3. Using the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀, select the required menu item. Alternatively, you can directly enter the number of the required menu item using the digit buttons 0-9/10+.
4. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to start playback.

VCD discs

1. If there is a VCD disc in the disc tray and you have pressed the MENU button, the information on whether the playback control function is active (PBC ON) or inactive (PBC OFF) appears.
2. If the playback control is inactive (PBC OFF), the VCD menu appears on the screen where you can select a menu item using the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀.
3. Then press the PLAY/ENTER button to start playback.
4. If the playback control is active (PBC ON), you must deactivate the playback control to open the VCD menu.
5. To deactivate the playback control (PBC), press the MENU button until the message PBC OFF appears on the screen.

TITLE: Playback with the help of the menu

DVD discs are normally divided into larger sections called titles. A title usually corresponds to a film. Individual titles have their own menus called title menus. A title menu may contain music or video clips. Titles are divided into chapters. Normally, you can select all these elements in one title menu.

The contents of each title menu depend on the disc manufacturer. Because of this, title menus may differ significantly from each other. The machine has no influence over the content of a title menu.

1. While a DVD disc is playing, press the TITLE button to show the title index (title menu) of the playing DVD disc on the screen.
2. Select the required menu item with the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀. Alternatively, you can enter the number of the required menu item directly using the digit buttons 0-9/10+.
3. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to confirm the selection and start playback.
4. The machine starts to play the selected title.

PROGRAM: Program Playback

Using the PROGRAM function, you can create your personal play list consisting of selected titles, chapters, or tracks, which are then played back in the sequence you have defined.

1. While a DVD, VCD, or CD disc is being played, press the PROGRAM button to show the program menu on the screen.

In the case of a VCD disc, the programmed playback overrides the PBC playback control function.

Program menu for VCD and CD discs. Program menu for DVD discs.

1. The program menu will appear on the screen so that you can enter the number of the selected title, chapter or track.
2. Using the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀, you can highlight individual entry fields.
3. In the highlighted entry fields, enter the number of the selected title TT, chapter CH or track using the digit buttons 0-9/10+, in the exact sequence in which they should be played.
4. If you have completed ten entry fields, select the menu item using the Navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀ and press PLAY/ENTER to open a new menu page with the next ten entry fields.
5. If you want to delete (change) the entered numbers, select the entries which you want remove or change using the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀ and press the CLEAR button. In the empty field, you can enter new title, chapter or track numbers using digit buttons 0-9/10+.
6. When you have created your play list, select the menu item START in the program menu using the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀ and press the PLAY/ENTER button to start playing the programmed list.
7. The machine plays the selected titles, chapters or soundtracks in the sequence you have defined.

To cancel the programmed playback

1. During programmed playback, press the PROGRAM button.
2. The cursor moves automatically to the STOP menu item.
3. Press the PLAY/ENTER button.
4. The cursor moves automatically to the menu item EXIT.
5. Press PLAY/ENTER again to cancel the programmed playback.

REPEAT: Select repeat option

Using the Repeat button REPEAT, you can continuously repeat a chapter, title, track, file (photo, music title) or the entire disc.

DVD-Discs

1. Whilst a DVD Disc is playing, press the REPEAT button repeatedly to select one of the following repeat options:

• Chapter: Select this option to continuously repeat the currently played chapter. • Title: Select this option to continuously repeat the currently played title.

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• All: Select this option, to continuously repeat the entire disc.

1. Press REPEAT again to revert to normal playback.

VCD-, CD-R- and CD-Discs

1. Whilst a VCD-, CD-R- or CD-Disc is being played press the REPEAT button repeatedly to select one of the following playback options:
2. Track: Select this option to continuously repeat the current track or file.
3. All: Select this option to continuously repeat the entire disc.
4. Press REPEAT again to revert to normal playback.

MP3- and JPEG-Discs

1. While an MP3, JPEG, or other photo, video, or music file is playing, press the REPEAT button repeatedly to select one of the following repeat options:
2. Single: Select this option to repeat the selected file once.
3. Repeat One: Select this option to repeat a selected file continuously.
4. Folder: Select this option to repeat the selected file folder (all files located in the folder) once.

Repeat Folder: Select this option to repeat the selected file folder (all files located in the folder) continuously.

A-B: Select and repeat disc section

Using the REP.AB button, you can tag a specific section of the selected title, chapter, or soundtrack. The tagged section is repeated continuously.

To tag and repeat a disc section:

1. While a disc is playing, press the REP.AB button to tag the start point of a section to be repeated.
2. The message 🔒 A appears on the screen.
3. Then press the REP.AB button again to tag the end point of the selected section.
4. The message A-B appears on the screen. The selected section has been tagged.
5. The machine starts to automatically repeat continuously at the tagged section.
6. Press the REP.AB button for the third time to delete the tag (Points A and B) and to revert to normal play.

CH+/▶: Skip to the following title, chapter or soundtrack

While a disc is playing, press the CH+/▶ button to skip to the following title, chapter, soundtrack or the following file or track.

Note!

Not all MP3 discs support this function.

◀/CH-: Skip to the previous title, chapter or soundtrack

While a disc is playing, press the ◀/CH- button to skip to the previous title, chapter, soundtrack or the previous file or track.

Note!

Not all MP3 discs support this function.

TUNE+/▶: Fast forward the disc

1. While a disc is playing, press the TUNE+/▶ button five times in succession to fast forward the current disc at the following speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, and 32x the normal play speed.
2. Press the TUNE+/▶ button again or the PLAY/ENTER button to revert to the normal play speed.

◀/TUNE-: Rewind the disc

1. While a disc is playing, press the ◀/TUNE- button five times in succession to rewind the current disc at the following speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, and 32x the normal play speed.
2. Press the ◀/TUNE- button again or the PLAY/ENTER button to revert to the normal play speed.

ZOOM: Zoom into picture

1. While a DVD or VCD disc is playing, press the ZOOM button three times to enlarge the picture as follows: 2x, 3x, and 4x the normal picture size.
2. The central section of the screen is enlarged correspondingly.
3. Using the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀, you can move left, right, down, and up in the picture you have zoomed into.
4. Then press the ZOOM button three times to reduce the picture as follows: 1/2x, 1/3x, and 1/4x of the normal picture size.
5. Press the ZOOM button again to revert to the normal picture format.

Note:

The ZOOM function may work differently depending on the disc.

ANGLE: Select camera angle

There are DVD discs, on which you will find scenes which have been shot from different camera angles. Using the ANGLE function, you can watch such scenes from different perspectives.

To select one of the available camera angles:

1. Whilst a DVD disc is playing press the ANGLE button repeatedly to select all camera angles in sequence
2. If no additional camera angles are available for the selected scene, the symbol appears on the screen.

Note:

• Only DVD discs, on which there are scenes which have been shot from different camera angles, support this function.
• The system has no influence on the type and number of available camera perspectives.

DVD Player: Extended function

Digit buttons 0-9/10+: Directly select Title, chapter, file or Soundtrack

Whilst a DVD disc is playing, you can enter the number of the required title or chapter using the digit buttons 0-9/10+.

Whilst a SVCD or VCD disc is playing, you can enter the number of the selected track with the digit buttons 0-9/10+.

Whilst a CD disc is playing, press the digit buttons 0-9/10+, to directly enter the number of the required Sound-track.

Whilst an MP3- or JPEG-Disc is playing, press the digit buttons 0-9/10+, to directly enter the number of the required file (music title or photo) and to start Play.

Using the digit buttons 0-9/10+, you can also directly enter the numbers of the individual menu items.

In the Program menu, press the digit buttons 0-9/10+, to enter the numbers of the selected titles, chapters and soundtracks into the play list.

1. If the number of a title, chapter, soundtrack, track, or file is shown, press the corresponding digit buttons 0-9/10+ to directly select the title, chapter, soundtrack, track, or file.

• For numbers between 1 and 9, use buttons 1 to 9. - For the number 10, first press the 10+ button and then the 0 button. - For numbers above 10, first press the 10+ button and then the second digit of the selected number, e.g., to enter the number 16, firstly press the 10+ button and then the 6 button.

1. Press PLAY/ENTER to confirm the entered numbers and to start play.

CLEAR: Clear Entries

Press the CLEAR button to clear the entered number.

Navigation buttons: Move Cursor or Highlighting

Using the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀ you can move the highlighting or the cursor up, down, right, or left within a menu, to select the required menu item, e.g., in the disc, title, search, program, or setup menu.

You can also press the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀ to select a certain file (e.g., photo or music title) or a folder in the main directory of a disc, the connected USB device, or the connected memory card.

Press the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀ to select a title, chapter, or a music title in a programmed play list.

After you have selected a title, folder, file, chapter, or a music title using the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀, press PLAY/ENTER to confirm the selection and to start play.

PLAY/ENTER: Confirm entry and selection

Press PLAY/ENTER to activate a selected menu item.

Press PLAY/ENTER to start playing a selected title, chapter, or a selected track.

Press PLAY/ENTER to open or play a selected file (e.g., photo or music title).

DISPLAY: Screen display (Status display)

DVD discs

1. While a DVD disc is playing, press DISPLAY repeatedly to show the details of the current disc on the screen.
2. The following information appears on the screen:

• TITLE ELAPSED: Elapsed running time of the current title • TITLE REMAIN: Remaining running time of the current title • CHAPTER ELAPSED: Elapsed running time of the current chapter • CHAPTER REMAIN: Remaining running time of the current chapter

1. Press the DISPLAY button again to hide the screen display. The message DISPLAY OFF appears on the screen.

VCD and CD discs

1. While a VCD or CD disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button to show the details of the current disc on the screen.
2. The following information appears on the screen:

- SINGLE ELAPSED: Elapsed running time of the current track

• TR (TRACK REMAIN): Remaining running time of the current track

• TOTAL ELAPSED: Elapsed running time of the entire disc

• DR (DISC REMAIN): Remaining running time of the entire disc

T/F: Search Disc

Using the T/F button, you can find a certain title, chapter, track or a certain place on the disc with the help of the title, chapter, track numbers or time data.

DVD discs

To find a title, chapter or a position on the DVD disc:

1. While a DVD disc is playing, press the Search button T/F.
2. The Search menu, where you can select various search options, appears on the screen.
3. The following search options are available: TITLE: Title number, TRACK: Track number, AUDIO: Audio channel, SUBTITLE: Subtitle language, ANGLE: Camera angle, TT (TOTAL TIME): Elapsed time of the entire disc, CH (CHAPTER) TIME: Elapsed time of the chapter, REPEAT: Repeat option, TIME DISP: Time on the Display.

- Press the navigation button ▼ to show the rest of the search options.

• The time settings are limited by the duration of the disc.

1. Use the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀ to highlight the required search option.
2. Using the digit buttons 0-9/10+, enter the corresponding details.
3. Then press PLAY/ENTER to confirm the details.
4. The system skips to the selected title, chapter, or position on the disc and begins playing from that point.
5. Press the T/F button again to exit the search menu.

VCD Discs

To find a track or a specific point on a VCD disc:

1. While a VCD disc is playing, press the T/F button.
2. The Search menu, where you can select various search options, appears on the screen.
3. The following search options are available: TRACK: Track number, DISC TIME: Elapsed time of the entire disc, TRACK TIME: Elapsed time of the selected track, REPEAT: Repeat option, TIME DISP: Time on the display.
4. Press the navigation button ▼ to show the remaining search options. • The time settings are limited by the duration of the disc.
5. Press the navigation button ▼ to show the remaining search options.
6. The time settings are limited by the duration of the disc.
7. Use the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀ to highlight the required search option.
8. Using the digit buttons 0-9/10+, enter the corresponding details.
9. Then press PLAY/ENTER to confirm the details.
10. The system skips to the selected track or the selected point on the disc and begins playing from this point.
11. Press the T/F button again to exit the search menu.

CD and MP3 Discs

1. While a CD or MP3 disc is playing, press the T/F button to switch between two search options: TIME SELECTION: Elapsed time of the current music title or chapter, and SONG/CHAPTER SELECTION: Number of the selected music title or chapter.

The time settings are limited by the duration of the disc:

Display for CD disc Display for MP3 disc

1. Using the digit buttons 0-9/10+, enter the corresponding digits.
2. Then press PLAY/ENTER to confirm the details.
3. The system skips to the selected music title or chapter or the selected point on the disc and begins playing from this point.
4. Press the T/F button again to exit the search menu.

L/R/LANG: Select Audio (Dialogue, Synchronisation) language

1. While a DVD is playing, press the L/R/LANG button to change the audio (dialogue, synchronisation) language of the title (film) that is playing.
2. Each time you press the L/R/LANG button, select a new audio (soundtrack, synchronisation) language.
3. Press the L/R/LANG button until you have found your preferred language.

Notes:

• Only discs with multi-language sound recordings support this function.
• The number and type of audio languages depends on the respective disc and can differ significantly from disc to disc. The system has no influence on the number and type of audio (dialogue, synchronisation) languages of a disc.
• Normally you can also select the audio language in the disc menu. To open a disc menu, press the MENU button.

SUB: Select subtitle language

1. While a DVD is playing, press the SUB button to select your preferred subtitle language.
2. Each time you press the SUB button, you select a new subtitle language.
3. Press the SUB button until you have found your preferred language.
4. To completely hide a subtitle, press the SUB button until the message SUBTITLE OFF appears on the screen.

Notes:

• Only discs with subtitles in several languages support this function.
• The number and type of subtitle languages depends on the manufacturer of the respective disc and can differ significantly from disc to disc. The machine has no influence on the number and type of subtitle languages.
• Normally there is an option to select a specific subtitle language in the disc menu. To open a disc menu, press the MENU button.

SETUP: Open setup menu

1. While a DVD disc is playing or after you have paused play using the STOP button, press the SETUP button to open the System Setup menu.
2. In the System Setup menu you can change the settings of the DVD player. For more details, refer to the "SETUP: System Setup menu" chapter.
3. Press the SETUP button again to exit the System Setup menu.

RESET: Restore the factory setting (defaults)

Using the RESET button you can restore the factory settings (defaults) and thus cancel all user defined changes made after the machine has left the factory.

To restore the factory settings:

1. Whilst a disc is playing, press the ■ STOP button twice to stop playback.
2. Then press the EJECT ▲ button to open the disc tray and remove the disc.
3. Press EJECT ▲ again to close the disc tray.
4. Then press the RESET button to restore the factory settings (defaults). LOAD FACTORY SETTING is briefly displayed on the screen.
5. The system deletes all changes to the system settings which have been made by the user and restores the factory settings.

Note:

If the machine does not work properly, the cause could be incorrect settings. In such cases you should press the RESET button to restore the factory settings.

PAL/NTSC: TV-Standard/colour broadcast system (PAL, AUTO or NTSC)

If the picture presentation of the television does not work properly after connecting to the DVD system (e.g. only black & white picture, blurred colours), you must set the correct option for the TV Standard/colour broadcast system (PAL, AUTO or NTSC):

To select the correct colour broadcast system for your television, press the PAL/NTSC button on the FB. Each time you press the PAL/NTSC button you select a new TV-Standard.

The following colour broadcast systems are available:

• PAL: Select this option if the DVD system is connected to a PAL system television. The PAL colour broadcast system is mainly used in Europe, but also in Australia, South America as well as in many African and Asian countries.
• AUTO: Select this option if the DVD system is connected to a multi system television, (compatible with the PAL-as well as the NTSC colour broadcast system).
• NTSC: Select this option if the DVD system is connected to an NTSC system television. The NTSC colour broadcast system is used in many parts of the Americas and in several countries in the Far East.

DVD-Player: Audio Functions

VOL + and VOL-: Adjust volume

1. Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume.
2. Press the VOL- button to reduce the volume.

English

Note:

• You can also adjust the volume with the volume control on the front of the device. Remember however that by doing so you are only changing the output volume of your DVD system. To adjust the volume to your requirements you must also adjust the volume of the playback device.
• If you have turned down the output volume of the DVD system to zero (LS 00 or MUTE) all audio outputs on the back of the machine will switch off.

MUTE: Mute setting

1. Whilst a disc is playing, press the MUTE button to switch off the sound completely.
2. The MUTE message appears on the screen.
3. Press the MUTE button again or press one of the buttons VOL+ or VOL- to switch on the sound again.

Note:

If you have no sound whilst a disc is playing, first press the mute switch button MUTE to switch the sound back on.

L/R/LANG: Select Audio-channel (VCD- and CD-Discs)

1. Whilst a CD or VCD disc is playing, press the L/R/LANG button, to select an audio channel.
2. The following audio channel options (Audio Mode) are available:

• MONO-L: Mono sound is only carried through the left audio channel (speaker). • MONO-R: Mono sound is only carried through the right audio channel (speaker). • MIX-MONO: Mono sound is only carried through the left and right audio channel (speaker). • STEREO: Stereo sound is only carried through the left and right audio channel (speaker).

1. Then press the VOL+ and VOL- buttons, to adjust the volume of the selected audio channel.

Playing MP3-Disks

1. Press the EJECT ▲button, to open the disc tray.
2. Insert an MP3 disc into the disc tray and press the EJECT ▲ button again to close the disc tray.
3. Your DVD system MC 4434 DVD/USB/CR automatically recognises MP3 files.
4. On the screen, the disc file folder (the folder directory) appears with the individual MP3-files.

1. Using the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀ you can open individual folders and subfolders and the select the files (music titles) found in the folders.
2. Press PLAY/ENTER, to open the folder or subfolder or to start playing the selected MP-3 file (of the selected music title).
3. Press CH+/▶ or ◀/CH-, to select the next or previous file (Music title).

- You can also enter the number of the required file using the digit buttons 0-9/10+. For example, for file number 15 first press the 10+ button and then the 5 button.

1. You can also use the TUNE+/▶ and ◀/TUNE- buttons, to fast forward and rewind the MP3 Disc.
2. Press the II PAUSE button to pause play.
3. Press the ■ STOP button, to stop play.
4. Press the PROGRAM button to switch between the Folder and File List View.

Playing MPEG4- and JPEG-Discs

Navigation buttons: Start Play and operate

1. Press the EJECT ▲button to open the disc tray.
2. Insert an MPEG4- or JPEG-Disc into the disc tray and press the EJECT ▲ button again to close the disc tray
3. Your DVD system MC 4434 DVD/USB/CR automatically recognises the files which are found on the disc.
4. The disc file folder (folder directory) appears on the screen with the individual files.

1. The left window contains the folder or file directory – in the right hand window a preview image of the currently tagged picture is shown.
2. Using the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀, you can open individual folders and subfolders and then select the files (e.g. photos or videos) which are found in them.
3. Press PLAY/ENTER, to open the selected folder or subfolder or start playing the selected file (e.g. photo or Video).
4. Press CH+/▶ or ◀/CH-, to select the next or previous file (e.g. photo or video).

- You can also directly enter the number of the required file using the digit buttons 0-9/10+. For example, for file number 15, first press the 10+ button and then the 5 button.

1. You can also use the TUNE+/▶ and ◀/TUNE- buttons to fast forward or rewind an MPEG4- or JPEG Disc.
2. Press the ■ STOP button or the MENU button to revert to the submenu.
3. Press the PROGRAM button to switch between the folder and File List View

Notes:

• The system can playback photo discs with JPEG files as well as Kodak photo CDs. - During playback, JPEG photos may become distorted on their edges. This is not however a system error but a shortcoming on the connected television.

II PAUSE: Stop and start Diashow

1. Press the II PAUSE button to pause the diashow.
2. Press PLAY/ENTER to restart a slideshow.

REPEAT: Select repeat option

1. While an MPEG4 or JPEG disc is playing, press the REPEAT button repeatedly to select the following repeat options:
2. SINGLE: Select this option to repeat the selected file once.
3. REPEAT ONE: Select this option to continuously repeat a selected file (e.g., photo, music title, or video).
4. REPEAT FOLDER: Select this option to continuously repeat a selected file folder (all files found in it).
5. Press REPEAT again to revert to normal play. REPEAT OFF appears on the screen.

Operating storage devices: USB device and memory card

USB/DVD/CARD: Connect and operate storage devices

Your DVD system must be fitted with an integrated USB port for USB devices (e.g., USB sticks or MP3 players). Connect a USB device directly to the USB port to start playing content (e.g., photo or music files).

Your DVD system is also fitted with an integrated memory card reader for memory cards, e.g., for digital cameras. You can simply plug a memory card into the slot of the memory card reader to start playing the files found on it (e.g., photos or music titles).

The slot for the memory card reader as well as the USB port/connection can be found on the front of the machine. To connect the memory device (a USB drive and/or memory card) to the DVD machine, proceed as below:

1. Switch on the machine.
2. Connect a USB device (e.g., an MP3 player) directly to the USB port and/or insert a memory card into the card slot of the memory card reader.
3. The memory card must be inserted into the memory card slot with the gold contact face down.
4. You can connect a memory card or a USB device while the disc is playing. If you connect a USB device or a memory card to the system while a DVD disc is playing, it will not impair the quality of the playback.
5. Your DVD machine automatically recognizes the content (the files) of the USB device or the memory card.
6. The machine starts playing the files found on the connected storage device or displays the relevant play menu on the screen.

- Note! The machine only recognizes the USB device or the memory card automatically if there is no disc in the disc tray.

1. If there is a disc in the disc tray, press the USB/DVD/CARD button to switch between the USB device, memory card, and the disc in the disc tray.
2. A dialogue menu appears on the screen with the following options:

• DVD. Select this option to start playing the disc.

Media

• USB: Select this option to start playing the files on the connected USB drive.

- SD/MMC: Select this option to start playing the files on the connected memory card.

- USB: Select this option to start playing the files on the connected USB drive. - SD/MMC: Select this option to start playing the files on the connected memory card.

1. Using the navigation buttons ▲ or ▼, select the required option and press the PLAY/ENTER button to confirm a selection.

- If you want to revert to playing the disc, press the USB/DVD/CARD button and select the DVD option using the navigation buttons ▲ or ▼. Then press PLAY/ENTER to activate the option.

1. The menu and the available options for the USB drive and memory card are the same as for the MPEG4 and JPEG Discs. For details, see the chapter on "Playing MPEG4- and JPEG-Discs".
2. Using the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀, select the required file folder and confirm the selection with the PLAY/ENTER button to open the file folder.
3. Files from the selected folder appear on the screen. Using the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀, select the required file and confirm the selection with PLAY/ENTER to start playing the selected file.
4. After switching off the machine, you can simply remove the USB device or the memory card.

Caution!

• Do not use a USB extension cable.
• Remove the USB device from the USB port and/or the memory card from the memory card reader after switching off the machine.
• If no CD or DVD is inserted and USB stick and memory card are connected to the machine, then the title from the USB stick automatically plays first (priority).

Change the play function (Radio-DVD-USB/memory card) using the remote.

1. Switch to Radio mode:

1) Press the FM button on the remote to switch from DVD to radio mode. 2) To switch to Radio Mode from USB or memory card, you must first switch to DVD Mode (DVD button) then press FM.

1. Switch to DVD Mode:

1) To switch from Radio to DVD Mode, press the DVD button on the remote. 2) To switch from USB or memory cards to DVD Mode, press the USB/DVD/CARD button on the remote. Then select DVD Mode.

1. Switch to USB/memory card mode:

1) Press the USB/DVD/CARD button on the remote to switch from DVD to USB or memory card mode. 2) To switch to USB or memory card mode from radio mode, you must first switch to DVD Mode (DVD button) then press USB/DVD/CARD.

CD RIP: Convert Audio CD to MP3 files

You can activate the CD-RIPPING function whilst an audio CD is playing.

Using this function, you can convert files (music titles) from an audio CD to MP3 format, to then save it on an external device e.g. on an MP3 player connected to a USB Port.

To convert files (music titles) from an audio CD to MP3 format and save on an MP3 Player:

1. Connect an MP3 Player directly to the USB port.

• The storage device (MP3 Player) should have sufficient free memory available. - Check if the MP3 Player is not locked. - The MP3 Player should be set to USB device using the DRM-10-Function.

1. Insert an audio CD into the disc tray and press the CD RIP button.

The CD RIP Menu is displayed.

CD RIP
OPTIONS		TRACK
SPEED	NORMAL	√ track01	03:19
BITRATE	128Kbps	track02	03:52
CREATE ID3	YES	√ track03	05:30
DEVICE	USB 1	track04	03:06
SUMMARY		track05	03:51
SELECTED	2	track06	03:18
TIME	08:49
START	EXIT	SELECT ALL	SELECT NONE

CD RIP
RIPPING	SELECTED
TRACK PROGRESS	track01 43% track05 05:30
TOTAL PROGRESS
ABBRECHEN
SUMMARY
NOW RIPPING TRACK 01/02

CD Ripping Menu CD Ripping progress

1. In the Ripping menu, use the navigation buttons ▲▼▶◀ to move and change the settings with the PLAY/ENTER buttons.
2. Set the required settings using "Options".

SPEED: Select the speed with which the tracks should be converted. Select NORMAL = Realtime, FAST = Fast.

BITRATE: Select the required bit rate size.

CREATE ID3: Select whether an ID3 Information should be created (YES, NO).

DEVICE: The connected memory device is displayed here.

1. In the right hand column, select the tracks to be converted using the navigation buttons ▲▼ and PLAY/ENTER.
2. In the overview (SUMMARY), the number of selected tracks and the total track running time is displayed.

• If you want to convert all tracks, select the "SELECT ALL" field. • Using "SELECT NONE", delete your selection.

1. Now select the "START" field and press the PLAY/ENTER button.
2. The conversion begins. The progress is shown on the screen.
3. During the conversion, you can stop the process using "CANCEL". To do so, press the PLAY/ENTER button. The tracks which have been converted up to this point are still saved.
4. Interrupted and existing tracks can only be deleted on the PC.
5. To exit the Ripping menu, select the "EXIT" field and press PLAY/ENTER.

Operating the FM Radio

FM: Select radio operating mode

You can also use your DVD machine as an FM Radio.

To select radio operating mode (switch on):

1. Press the FM button to select FM radio as an operating mode for the machine. Alternatively, hold down the STOP/FM button on the front of the device for several seconds.
2. If you want to exit radio mode, press the DVD button to start playing a disc.

SEARCH: Activate automatic station search

After you have switched on the FM radio for the first time, you must carry out an automatic or manual station search to find and save any radio stations.

To start the automatic station search:

1. Switch on the DVD machine and press the FM button to select FM radio as an operating mode for the device.
2. Press the SEARCH button to start the automatic station search.
3. The machine starts the station search beginning from the lowest frequency.
4. If a radio station is found, the station search automatically stops. The machine has found the best position to store the signal. The radio stations which are found are saved in sequence. Each radio station receives a preset number (memory location) in the system memory.

- If the signal is too weak for normal reception, the machine continues the automatic station search. The radio station found is not stored.

1. After the frequency of the relevant radio station has been saved, the machine automatically starts searching for the next station.
2. To cancel the automatic station search, press the SEARCH button again.

T/F and SAVE: Activate manual station search

You can also search for a stored radio station manually.

To start the automatic station search:

1. Switch on the DVD machine and press the FM button to select FM radio as the operating mode for the machine.
2. Press the T/F button to display an entry field where you can enter the frequency of the station you wish to search for.
3. Using the digit buttons 0-9, enter the frequency of the radio station you wish to search for.

• You can enter an FM frequency in a range from 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz.

1. Press the TUNE+/▶ and ◀/TUNE- buttons to search the frequency dial up and down or to adjust the frequency of the radio stations which have been found. Each time you press TUNE+/▶ and ◀/TUNE-, the frequency changes by 0.05MHz.
2. If you have found a station, press the digit buttons 0-9/10+ to allocate a specific preset number (memory location) to the station in the system memory. For example, if you want to store the radio station you have found under preset number (memory location) 25, press the 10+ button twice and then the 5 button.
3. Then press the T/F button to enter the frequency of the radio station which you have found, e.g., enters 99.3 MHz as 993.
4. Then press SAVE to save the radio station frequency 99.3 under preset number 25.

Digit buttons 0-9/10+ and CH+/▶/ ◀/CH -: Select radio station (switch on)

To switch on a stored radio station (select):

1. Switch on the DVD machine and press the FM button to select FM radio as the operating mode for the device.
2. If you know the preset number (memory location) of the radio stations you are searching for, simply press the corresponding digit buttons 0-9/10+ to directly select the radio station. For example, if the radio station you are searching for is saved under preset number 25, press 10+ twice and then the 5 button.

You can switch between stored radio stations up or down the dial by pressing CH+/▶ and ◀/CH-.

If the radio reception is poor, try to re-position the FM aerial.

MO/ST: Select mono or stereo reception

1. When using the machine as a radio, press the MO/ST button to switch between mono and stereo reception.
2. If you have selected the STEREO option, a message appears on the display of the machine.

Note:

If the radio signal is weak, you cannot select the STEREO option.

Other functions: VOL+/- and MUTE

The VOL+, VOL- and MUTE buttons fulfil the same functions as when playing DVD discs. For details see chapter on "DVD-Player: Audio functions".

SETUP: System Setup menu

General Notes

In the System Setup menu you can set your personal settings for the DVD player. The altered system settings are saved by the machine and remain so until you change them again. You can restore the factory settings at any time by pressing e.g. RESET thus cancelling all previous user defined settings.

Menu control: Navigation and Selecting options

1. Press SETUP on the remote to open the main menu for the system settings. The playback of the current disc is not interrupted.
2. The setup menu appears on the screen with the first main menu GENERAL SETUP PAGE.
3. Press the navigation button ◀ or ▶, to select (highlight) the individual main menu icons in the top symbol bar e.g. AUDIO SETUP.

1. If you have selected the required main menu (Icon), press the PLAY/ENTER button to change the submenu items.
2. Press the navigation button ▲ or ▼ to select the required submenu item, e.g., OSD LANGUAGE.
3. In each menu item, you will find the settings (options) that you can select to change the system settings.
4. Press the navigation button ▶ to select the available settings (options), e.g., 4:3 PS, 4:3 LB, and 16:9 in the menu item TV DISPLAY.
5. Press the navigation buttons ▲ or ▼ to select a specific setting (a specific option), e.g., 4:3 PS.
6. Press PLAY/ENTER to activate the selected setting.
7. Press the navigation button ◀ to revert to the higher menu level, e.g., from setting to menu item, and from menu item to main menu.
8. Press SETUP to exit the setup menu.

Note:

Some of the menu settings can only be selected in Stop mode (depending on the DVD).

GENERAL SETUP PAGE: General system settings

TV DISPLAY: Picture format (4:3, 16:9)

In this menu item, you can adjust the picture format (aspect ratio) of the video signal output to match the connected television.

The following picture formats (aspect ratios) are available:

• 4:3 PANSCAN: Select this picture format if the machine is connected to a television with a normal 4:3 screen. The picture is set in such a way that it fills the whole screen. PAN&SCAN is a process that attempts to show part of a wide screen picture on a 4:3-standard television screen. Since the picture can never be shown in full, only the key part of the screen, for example, the actor who is speaking, is shown on the screen.
• 4:3 LETTERBOX: Select this picture format if the machine is connected to a television with a normal 4:3 screen. The picture is set in such a way that it fills the whole screen. The picture proportions are retained and the picture is shrunk until the width of the picture fits a 4:3-standard television screen.
• 16:9 WIDE: Select this setting if you connect the machine to a wide screen television (16:9 Wide Screen). If you select this option for a normal television, the picture is distorted due to the vertical compression.

Notes:

• The picture format depends on the respective disc. Some discs cannot be played in the default picture format.
• If you play a disc which has been recorded in 4:3 format, on a wide screen television, a black strip appears on the left and right hand edge of the screen. • The picture format must be adjusted to match the connected television. • The setting "4:3PANSCAN" is not supported by all DVDs.

ANGLE MARK: Camera angle selection

In the menu item ANGLE MARK, you can activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) the camera angle symbol).

The following settings are available:

• ON: Select this option to activate (display) the camera angle symbol. Whilst a DVD disc is playing containing scenes which have been recorded from different camera angles, the camera angle symbol appears in the top right hand corner of the screen. The symbol indicates that the current scene has been shot from at least two different perspectives (camera angles). Press the ANGLE button on the remote to select different camera angles.
• OFF: Select this option to deactivate (hide) the camera angle symbol. The camera angle symbol does not appear even if a disc is playing which contains scenes which have been shot from different camera angles.

OSD LANGUAGE: Screen menu language

In the OSD LANGUAGE menu item, you can change the language of the screen (OSD) and setup menu.

To set the preferred language of the screen menu:

1. Using the navigation buttons ▲ or ▼ select the required language e.g. GERMAN.
2. Then press PLAY/ENTER, to confirm the selection.
3. The screen (OSD) and setup menu is shown in the selected language.

CLOSE CAPTION: Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

In this menu item, you can activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) the subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. These subtitles differ from normal subtitles, which simply translate film dialogue into another language. The subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing also provide additional information about the plot of a film.

The following settings are available:

- ON: Select this option to activate – display on the screen – the subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

- OFF: Select this option to deactivate (hide) the subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Note:

• The subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing must be supported by the respective DVD disc. If this is not the case, they will not be displayed on the screen. Not all TV sets support the subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

SCREEN SAVER: Screen Saver

In this menu item, you can activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) the screen saver.

The screen saver should protect the screen of the television connected to the machine.

The following settings are available:

• ON: Select this option to activate the screen saver. If the screen saver is activated, it will switch on automatically after a few minutes if:
• The disc has stopped playing (after you have pressed ■ STOP or II PAUSE).
• The disc tray is open.
• If there is no disc in the disc tray.
• The screen has been frozen (static image).
• OFF: Select this option to deactivate the screen saver. The screen saver will not appear under any circumstances. If the screen saver is activated, press any button to switch off the screen saver.

LAST MEMORY: Save last location on disc

In this menu item, you activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) the function.

The following settings are available:

• ON: Select this option to activate the function. The system tags the point at which the disc was last stopped and continues playing from this point if you switch the machine on.
• OFF: Select this option, to deactivate the function. The system always starts to play the disc from the start of the disc.

S/W VERSION: Machine type and factory code

The menu item S/W VERSION specifies the type of machine and its factory code.

AUDIO SETUP PAGE: Audio Settings

General Notes

In the submenu AUDIO SETUP, you can change the settings which affect the sound transmission between the DVD machine and the connected external devices.

ANALOG AUDIO SETUP: Analogue Audio Settings

In the menu item ANALOG AUDIO SETUP, there are two subitems: DOWNMIX and DIALOGUE.

DOWNMIX: DOWNMIX Settings

The machine can convert a multichannel sound format into a two-channel format. This procedure is known as DOWNMIX.

In this menu item you can select one of the following DOWNMIX options:

• L / R: The sound is carried via the left and right audio channels, even if the original sound is in 5.1CH format (5.1-channel).
• STEREO (Stereo Audio Output): The sound is carried in Stereo format, even if the original sound is in 5.1CH format (5.1-channel).

DIALOG: Clarity of dialogue

In the DIALOG menu item, you can improve the clarity and volume of the film dialogue.

DIGITAL AUDIO SETUP: Digital Audio Settings

In the menu item DIGITAL AUDIO SETUP, there are two separate subitems: DIGITAL OUTPUT and LPCM OUTPUT.

DIGITAL OUTPUT: Digital Output

In the menu item DIGITAL OUTPUT, you can select a specific option for the audio output. The selected audio output option should be adjusted to match the connection type between the DVD machine and the connected audio devices. For details see the chapter on "Connection to audio devices".

The following options for the digital output are available:

• SPDIF/OFF: An analogue and no digital audio signal is transmitted.
• SPDIF/RAW: Select this option if you play DOLBY or MPEG4 discs through the coaxial output COAXIAL or through the optical output OPTICAL. The connected amplifier should be able to decode its DOLBY DIGITAL and MPEG formats.
• SPDIF/PCM: Select this option if the device is connected to a 2-channel stereo digital amplifier.

LPCM OUTPUT: Pulse Code Modulation

The Pulse Code Modulation is a process which converts an analogue signal to a digital signal or into binary code. It's used for audio- and video signals.

In the menu item LPCM OUTPUT you can select between two sampling rates - 48 KHz and 96 KHz.

In general the following rule applies – the higher the audio reduction rate of the sampling rate, the better the sound quality.

DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP: Dolby Digital Settings

In the menu item DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP there are two subitems: DUAL MONO and DYNAMIC.

DUAL MONO: Left and right audio output

In the DUAL MONO menu item, you can set the mode for the left and right audio output.

The following options are available:

• STEREO: Select this option, to transmit the audio signal from the left hand channel to the left speaker and the audio signal from the right channel to the right speaker. The sound is transmitted as stereo sound.
• L-MONO: Select this option to transmit the audio signal from the left channel to the two (left and right) speakers. The sound is transmitted as mono sound.
• MONO R: Select this option, to transmit the audio signal from the right channel to the two (left and right) speakers. The sound is transmitted as mono sound.
• MIX MONO: Select this Option, to mix the audio signal from the left and right channel and to code it as a mono audio signal. The same audio signal is carried by the two speakers.

DYNAMIC: Dynamic Range

In this menu item you can set the compression of the audio playback, without compromising the sound quality. The compression of the dynamic range is only possible for DVD discs which use DOLBY-DIGITAL.

You can select one of the following settings:

• OFF (off): Select this option to amplify low frequency audio signals and to increase the volume. The level of the audio signal is at its maximum.
• Settings between FULL and OFF: If you select this option, the audible audio signals are compressed at the end of the DOLBY DIGITAL audio spectrum.
• FULL: If you select this option, all audio signals, regardless of their frequency, are clearly audible and within the DOLBY DIGITAL Dynamic range.

EQUALIZER

In the EQUALIZER menu item, there are four subitems: SOUND MODE, BASS BOOST, SUPER BASS and TREBLE BOOST.

SOUND MODE: Sound effects

In the SOUND MODE menu item you can select one of the following symmetry sound effects: OFF: Select this option to switch all sound effects ROCK (Rock Music), POP (Pop Music), LIVE (Live Performance), DANCE (Dance), TECHNO (Techno Music), CLASSIC (Classical Music) and SOFT (Soft Music).

BASS BOOST:

In the BASS BOOST option you can boost the bass, if you select the ON option. If you select the OFF option, the bass remains within the normal sound frequency range.

SUPER BASS: Super bass Sound effect

In the menu item SUPER BASS you can activate super bass sound effect, if you select the ON effect. You can then adjust the Super Bass.

Select the OFF option, to deactivate the super bass sound effect.

TREBLE BOOST: Treble adjustment

In the TREBLE BOOST menu item, you can adjust the treble if you select the ON option. If you select the OFF option, the treble remains within the sound frequency range.

3D PROCESSING:

In the 3D PROCESSING menu item there is one subitem: REVERB MODE.

REVERB MODE: Reverb

In the REVERB MODE menu item, you can select one of the following three dimensional sound effects: CONCERT, LIVING ROOM, HALL, BATHROOM, CAVE, ARENA, CHURCH.

HDCD: HDCD-Setting

In the HDCD menu item there is one subitem: FILTER.

FILTER: Digital filter for HDCD-Discs

In the FILTER menu item you can adjust the digital filter for the HDCD- (High Definition Compatible Digital) discs. The following options are available: 44.1KHz, 88.2KHz or OFF.

The Digital filter should match the disc, to get clear and well-defined sound.

Select the OFF option to deactivate the digital filter.

VIDEO-SETUP PAGE: Video Settings

General notes

In the VIDEO SETUP PAGE submenu you can change the settings which affect the picture transmission between the DVD machine and the connected television.

VIDEO OUTPUT: Video Output

In the VIDEO OUTPUT menu item, you can select a specific option for the video output. The selected video output option should match the connection type between the DVD machine and the connected television. For details see the chapter on "Video Output: Connection to a television".

You can select one of the following options for the video output:

- CVBS: Select this option if the television is connected via the video output and the analogue audio output (left/right).

• YUV: Select this option if a television is connected to the COMPONENT OUTPUT (YUV, COMPONENT VIDEO, Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr; green-blue-red jacks) of the machine. • RGB: Select this option if a television is connected to the SCART-OUTPUT of the device.

Notes:

If the video output setting does not correspond to the connection type between the DVD machine and the connected television, the picture may be of poor quality.

TV MODE: Television signal (Video-Mode)

In the TV MODE menu item, you can set the video mode (the television signal mode), provided that you have already selected the option YUV or RGB for the Video output VIDEO OUTPUT. For details refer to the previous chapter.

The following options are available:

• PROGRESSIVE: Select this option if the DVD machine is connected to a television with the scan type PROGRESSIVE SCAN. Only specific television sets support progressive scan. If you select this option for a conventional (analogue) television, there will be no picture reception.
• INTERLACE: Select this option if the DVD machine is connected to a conventional (analogue) television supporting INTERLACED scanning.

COLOR SETTING: Colour settings

General notes

In this menu item you can improve the picture quality by selecting the following menu items and required levels using the navigation buttons: SHARPNESS, BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, GAMMA (Contrast Index), HUE and SATURATION.

If you have adjusted the colour settings, confirm the settings with PLAY/ENTER.

PREFERENCE PAGE: Preferred Settings

General Notes

In the PREFERENCE PAGE menu, you can set, for example, your preferred language as the default language. The machine gives this setting precedence over the standard language of the respective DVD disc.

In this submenu, you also can introduce an age restriction for specific films (film content).

Important!

The submenu PREFERENCE PAGE is only active if the disc has been stopped or if no disc is inserted.

TV TYPE: TV-Standard (PAL, AUTO, NTSC)

In the TV TYPE menu item you can define a colour system (TV-Standard, colour broadcast system).

The following TV standards are available (colour broadcast system):

• PAL: Select this option, if the DVD machine is connected to a PAL system television. The PAL colour broadcast system is used mainly in Europe but also in Australia, South America as well as in many African and Asian countries.
• AUTO: Select this option, if the DVD machine is connected to a multi system television (compatible with PAL as well as NTSC colour broadcast system).
• NTSC: Select this option, if the DVD machine is connected to an NTSC system television. The NTSC- colour broadcast system is used in many parts of the Americas and in some countries in the Far East.

Notes:

• If you have selected a TV standard which is not compatible with the connected television, the picture may flicker or may be black and white only. • You can find details on the TV standards in the user manual for your television.
• You can also press the PAL/NTSC button to select the correct colour broadcast system for your television.

PBC: Playback control

In this menu item you can activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) the Playback Control. This function is available for discs which support Playback Control (PBC) e.g. VCD 2.0. and SVCD.

If you have activated playback control (ON), a playback menu appears on the screen after you have inserted a VCD or SVCD disc into the disc tray.

AUDIO: Audio Language

In this menu item you can set your preferred audio language for DVD discs (language for film dialogue or Synchronisation).

Using the navigation buttons ▲ or ▼, select your preferred language e.g. GERMAN and press PLAY/ENTER, to activate the setting.

Dialogue is played back in this language, provided that this language version is available on the disc. If this is not the case, dialogue is played back in the default language.

Notes:

• The number and type of audio languages depends on the manufacturer of the respective disc and can differ significantly from disc to disc. The machine has no influence on the number and type of audio (dialogue, synchronisation) languages of a disc.
• To change the audio language of the respective DVD disc, you can also use the L/R/LANGUAGE button on the remote.
• Normally the audio language can also be selected in the disc menu. To open a disc menu, press the MENU button.

SUBTITLE: Subtitle language

In this Menu item, you can set your preferred subtitle language of the DVD disc.

Using the navigation buttons ▲ or ▼, select your preferred language e.g. GERMAN and press the PLAY/ENTER button to activate the setting.

Subtitles are displayed in this language, provided that this language version is available on the disc. If this is not the case, subtitles are displayed in the default language.

Notes:

• The number and type of subtitle languages depends on the manufacturer of the respective DVD disc and can differ significantly from disc to disc. The machine has no influence on the number and type of subtitles of a disc.
• To change the subtitle language of the respective DVD disc, you can also use the SUB. button on the remote.
• Normally, there is also an option to select a specific subtitle language in the disc menu. To open a disc menu, press the MENU button.

DISC MENU: Disc menu language

In this menu item, you can set your preferred language for the disc menu.

Using the navigation buttons ▲ or ▼, select your preferred language, e.g., GERMAN, and press the PLAY/ENTER button to activate the setting.

Disc menus are displayed in this language, provided that this language version is available on the disc. If this is not the case, disc menus are displayed in the default language.

Notes:

• The number and type of disc menu languages depends on the manufacturer of the respective DVD disc and may differ significantly from disc to disc.
• Normally, it is also possible to select the language of the disc menu in the disc menu itself. To open a disc menu, press the MENU button.

PARENTAL: Parental control settings

This option enables an age restriction to be placed on specific discs (films, film content). The age restriction can be activated provided that the disc supports the parental control function. The parental control functions in a similar way to the traditional age restriction in the cinema. This option helps your family to protect children from undesirable content (e.g., scenes of violence or of a sexual nature).

To set the parental control level:

1. Enter the valid password or the default (universal) password 138900 to unlock the system (for details see chapter on "PASSWORD SETUP PAGE: Password Settings").
2. You can then select the parental control level using the navigation buttons ▲ or ▼.
3. The following parental control levels are available:

• 1. KID SAFE (for children) 2. G 3. PG 4. PGB 5. PGR 6. R 7. NC 17 • 8. ADULT (Adults only).

1. Press PLAY/ENTER to activate the selected parental control level.
2. The user must enter the valid password each time a disc with blocked content needs to be played, otherwise it will not play.

Notes:

• The parental control only functions if the respective disc has been programmed by the manufacturer and supports this function. • Not all discs support the parental control system.

DEFAULT: Factory settings

In the DEFAULT menu, you can revert to the factory settings and thus cancel all previous user defined changes (RESET).

Note:

If the system does not work properly, incorrect settings may be the cause.

In such cases you should restore the factory settings.

PASSWORD SETUP PAGE: Password Settings

PASSWORD MODE: Activating password mode

In the PASSWORD MODE menu item, you can activate the password settings by selecting the ON option. Only if you have activated the password settings can you enter your own password and set a parental control level.

Select the OFF option to deactivate the password settings.

PASSWORD: Set Password

In the PASSWORD menu, you can set your own password to lock the machine. Your personal password should prevent unauthorized persons (e.g., children) from being able to play DVD discs with blocked content (e.g., scenes of violence or of a sexual nature).

The user must enter the valid password each time a disc with blocked content needs to be played (refer to the chapter on "PARENTAL: Parental control"). If this is not done, the disc will not play.

To change the password (set the user-defined password):

1. Enter the old password or the default (universal) password 138900. • If you open the password menu for the first time, you must enter the default (universal) password 138900.
2. Then enter the new password. Using the digit buttons 0-9, enter a number of your choice. That is your password.
3. Press PLAY/ENTER to activate the new password.

Troubleshooting

Before you send the machine to our customer service, check whether the fault can be rectified using the following table.

Warning!

Never try to repair the machine yourself or open the housing. This may render the warranty null and void with immediate effect.

Defect Cause Solution
No power.	The mains plug is not inserted or properly plugged into the socket.	Plug the mains plug into the mains socket properly.Check if all connections and sockets are working.
No picture	The video output option is incorrect for the selected connection to the television.	Select the correct video output option for the connection to the television.
	The video cable is incorrectly connected.	Plug the video cable plug properly into the correct socket.
	The television is not tuned properly.	Tune the television to the VIDEO- or AV-channel.
	The system is not connected properly. Connect all devices to each other properly.
	The TV Mode (TV signal) does not correspond to that of the connected television.	Select the correct TV Mode: PROGRESSIVE or INTERLACE.
No sound or distorted sound from speakers	The type of audio output is incorrect for the selected connection to the audio devices.	Select the correct video output option for the connection to the audio devices.
	The audio cable is not properly connected.	Plug the audio cable plug properly into the correct socket.
	The audio System is not connected to the machine.	Connect the audio system to the machine.
	The audio System is not switched on. Switch on the audio system.
	The disc is being rewound or is on fast forward.	When the disc is rewinding or on fast forward, it is normal for the sound and picture to be distorted. Press PLAY/ENTER, to restart normal playback.
	The volume is on the minimum setting. Increase the volume with the VOL+ button
	The sound is switched off. Press the MUTE button to switch on the sound.
The machine cannot play the disc.	No disc is inserted in the disc tray or the disc is incorrectly inserted into the disc tray.	Check whether there is a disc in the disc tray. Check whether the disc is in the correct position with the label face up.
	Parental control is on.The parental control level of the disc is higher than that of the user.	Enter the valid or universal password or change the parental controls settings.
	The disc is dirty.	Remove the disc from the disc tray and clean the disc.
	The disc is not compatible with the system.	Use a disc which is compatible with the system.
Distorted or flickeringpicture	The disc is dirty.	Remove the disc from the disc tray and clean the disc.
	The disc is scratched.	Use a different disc.
	The disc is warped.
The remote does not work	There are no batteries in the remote.	Insert 2 batteries into the battery compartment.
	The batteries have run out. Replace both batteries.
	The remote is not directly pointing at the remote sensor on the front of the machine.	Point the remote directly at the remote sensor on the front of the machine.
	The remote is out of range of the machine.	The coverage of the remote is NO MORE THAN 7 METRES to the remote sensor on the front of the machine.
	The machine is locked.	Switch off the machine and disconnect it from the mains. Then connect the machine again to the mains and switch it back on.
∅ symbol appears on the screen	The wrong function has been selected. Refer to the user manual.

Technical Data

Supported disc formats: DVD, VCD, CD, MP3, DVCD, SVCD, CD-R, MPEG4
Video Format: MPEG2 for DVD and MPEG1 for VCD
Audio Format: MPEG1, MPEG2, PCM, Stereo
Signal Output:	Video Format: PAL, NTSC, AUTOVideo Output: 1.0Vp~pAudio: Stereo, 1 ~ 2V (RMS)
Outputs:	Video- Output:, Audio- Output:,OPTICAL OUTPUT, Component OutputCOAXIAL OUTPUT and SCART OUTPUT
Inputs: USB, Mutimedia memory card
Power supply: ~ 220-240V/50Hz
Max. Power consumption: 25W
Frequency response: 20Hz-20KHz ± 3dB
Signal/Noise ratio for Audio-Signal:	≥ 80 dB
Operating Conditions:	Temperature: 5 °C ~ 35 °CInstallation: on a flat and level surface

Please note that the system does not support some MPEG4 discs with the formats: *.rm/*.ra/*.ram/*.rmm. Take this into account before buying discs.

The technical data serves only as a reference and may be changed without notice.

Conformity Declaration

The company hereby declares ETV – Elektrotechnische Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH that the following device, MC 4434 DVD/USB/CR is in compliance with the essential requirements of European regulations for electromagnetic compatibility (2004/108/EG) and low voltage regulations (2006/95/EG).

OSD Menu Overview

-- General Setup Page --
TV DISPLAY 4:3 PANSCAN	4:3 LETTERBOX16:9 WIDE
ANGLE MARK ON	OFF
OSD SPRACHE
CLOSE CAPTION ON	OFF
SCREEN SAVER ON	OFF
LAST MEMORY ON	OFF
S/W VERSION MC 4434	DVD

-- Video Setup Page --
VIDEO OUTPUT CVBS	YUVRGB
TV MODE PROGRESS	VEINTERLACE
COLOR SETTING SHA	RPNESS HIGH	MEDIUMLOW
	BRIGHTNESS
	CONTRAST
	GAMMA HIGH	MEDIUMLOWNONE
	HUE
	SATURATION

-- Preference Page --
TV TYPE PAL	AUTONTSC
PBC ON	OFF
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
PARENTAL 1 KID SAF	2 G3 PG4 PG 135 PGR6 R7 NC178 ADULT
DEFAULT RESET

-- Password Setup Page --
PASSWORD MODE	ONOFF
PASSWORD CHANGE

OSD Menu Overview

--Audio Setup --
ANALOG AUDIO SETUP DOWN MIX L/R		STEREO
DIGITAL AUDIO SETUP DIGITAL OUTPUT SPDIF OFF		SPDIF/RAWSPDIF/PCM
DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP DUAL	MONO	STEREOL-MONOR-MONOMIX-MONO
	DYNAMIC
EQUALIZER SOUND MODE OFF		ROCKPOPLIVEDANCETECHNOCLASSICSOFT

Garantiebewijs • Carte de garantie Certificato di garanzia • Tarjeta de garantia Cartão de garantia • Guarantee card Garantikort • Karta gwarancyjna • Záruční list Garancia lap • Гарантийная карточка

MC 4434 DVD/USB/CR

24 Monate Garantie gemäß Garantie-Erklärung • 24 maanden garantie overeenkomstig schriftelijke garantie • 24 mois de garantie conformément à la déclaration de garantie • 24 meses de garantie según la déclaration de garantía • 24 meses de garantia, conforme a declaração de garantia • 24 mesi di garanzia a seconda della spiegazione della garanzia • 24 months guarantee according to guarantee declaration 24 mäneders garanti i henhold til garantierklæring 24 mieșiacę gwarancji na podstawie karty gwarancyjnej • Záruka 24 mésiců podle prohláseni o záruce • A garanciát lásd a használati utasításban Garantíйные обязательства – смотри руководство пользователя

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