CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, do not remove the cover of this product. Refer all maintenance requests to authorized personnel only. This lighting flash arrow symbol in a triangle alerts users to the presence of non-insulated high voltage within the product's enclosure that present an electrical shock hazard. The exclamation point symbol in a triangle alerts users to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this product. The mark, displayed on the rear panel of the unit, indicates that the unit is a Class 1 device that uses lasers. No radiation hazard exists. • Read through this instruction manual before installing and using the DVD-V888N. • Only qualified personnel should service the DVD-V888N. • Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. • Pull the plug, not the cord, to disconnect the DVD-V888N from an electrical outlet. • Turn the main power off when the DVD-V888N is not in use. Disconnect the power plug if you do not intend to use the DVD-V888N for a long period of time. • Before moving the DVD-V888N, first remove the disc from the unit's tray. • Do not open the cover or touch any of the components inside the unit. • Do not install or operate the unit when it is directly exposed to sunlight or other objects that radiate heat -- the DVD-V888N may overheat and malfunction. • Install the DVD-V888N in a cool, dry location. High moisture and humidity may damage the laser head. • Install the DVD-V888N on a flat surface with good air circulation. Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation holes on the unit in any way -- the DVD-V888N may overheat. • Clean the DVD-V888N by wiping the panel and case with a soft dry cloth. Do not apply any kind of thinner, alcohol or sprays. - 3 General Information This unit plays the following types of discs: DVD (single or double sided, single or double layer) VCD (versions 1.0/1.1/2.0) SVCD CD-DA CDI-FMV MP3 AUDIO CD CD-R CD-RW DVD-R Caring for Discs • Videodiscs contain high-density compressed data and require care when handling. • Hold the disc by the edges, and/or the hole in the center. Do not touch the disc surface. • Do not bend or scratch the disc. Do not expose it to direct heat sources, such as sunlight. • Store discs vertically in a cool dry place to avoid moisture and humidity. • Clean discs with a soft dry cloth. Wipe gently, from the center of a disc to its edge. Do not apply thinner, alcohol or sprays to discs. DVD Regional Codes DVD discs and DVD players are manufactured under the DVD Regional Code System, a worldwide standard. DVD players only play discs possessing the same Regional Code as the player. Regional Code Region 1 Canada, USA 2 Europe (incl. Poland, Romania, The Czech republic), Japan, Middle east (incl. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa) 3 East Asia (incl. Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea), Southeast Asia. 4 Australia, Caribbean, Central & South America, Mexico, New Zealand 5 Africa, Former Soviet Union, India, North Korea, Pakistan, Turkmenistan. 6 China - 4 DVD and Other Disc Features Some DVD-V888N features rely on DVD software. Make sure that desired software features are available and enabled on the disc, follow the on-screen menu to access these features. Disc types DVD VCD SVCD/CVD CD LD Recording method Digital MPEG-2 Digital MPEG-1 Digital MPEG-2 Digital Analog Capacity Single-layer Single-sided 4.7GB =2hr Single-layer Double-sided 8.5GB =4hr Double-layer Single-sided 9.4GB =4.5hr Double-layer Double- sided 17GB =8hr 650MB 74 min 650MB 45 min 650MB 74 min Single-sided 1 hour Double-sided 2 hours Disc size 8 cm or 12 cm 12 cm 12 cm 8 cm or 12 cm 20 cm or 30 cm Horizontal resolution 500 lines 240 lines 350 lines 430 lines Subtitles 32 8 16 Soundtracks 8 2 4 2 Symbol Each DVD disc contains different combinations of features depending on the design and production of the disc. The following symbols represent some of these DVD features: DTS Digital Surround Dolby Digital Surround Number of Audio Tracks Number of Subtitles Screen Modes Number of Camera Angles Child Lock Regional Code/Video Output System - 5 Getting Started 1. Read through this instruction manual. 2. Unpack the unit. 3. Load batteries into the remote control. 4. Connect the DVD-V888N to your audio/video system properly. 5. Plug the DVD-V888N (and other connected A/V devices) into an electrical outlet and turn power on. 6. Verify your DVD-V888N/TV/amplifier settings for audio and video. 7. Install Media Center server software in your PC. Package Contents The standard DVD-V888N package contains the following items: • DVD-V888N DVD player • Remote control (with batteries) • AC power cord • AV cables • User's instruction manual • Software CD Remote Control Battery Installation Batteries are packaged separately from the remote control. To load them into the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover first. Load “CR2025” batteries into the battery compartment. Position the + and – symbols on the...