OAKCASTLE DVD100 DVD Player User Manual

OAKCASTLE DVD100 DVD Player

Product Information

• Specifications
  • Brand: Oakcastle
  • Model: DVD100
  • Warranty: 3 years
  • Power Source: Main plug, AAA batteries
  • Connectivity: RCA AV cable, USB power cable, HDMI cable

Product Usage Instructions

• Safety Information:

  • Before using the DVD100, carefully read through the safety information provided in the manual.

  • Ensure the product is not exposed to splashing or objects filled with liquid.

  • The main plug should be used to disconnect the device from the power source when not in use. Avoid exposing the batteries to excessive heat sources like sunshine or fire.

• Declaration of Conformity:

  • Oakcastle declares that the DVD100 complies with Directive 2014/53/EU.

• Recycling Electrical Products:

  • It is important to recycle electronic products to help protect the environment. Do not dispose of the product with regular waste; take it to a suitable recycling facility when it is no longer needed.

• Caution – Risk of Electric Shock:

  • Do not open the DVD100. Refer to the manual for any troubleshooting or maintenance needs.
  • Keep the product away from water and ensure it is used in a dry environment.

FAQs

• Q: How do I power on the DVD100?
  • A: Press the ‘Power’ button on the DVD player or the remote control to turn on the device.
• Q: What should I do if I encounter playback issues?
  • A: Check the disc for any dirt or scratches. Clean the disc if necessary and try playing it again. If issues persist, refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual.

Box Contents

What’s in the Box

• A. Oakcastle DVD100
• B. Remote Control
• C. User Manual
• D. 2 X AAA Batteries
• E. RCA AV Cable
• F. Power Adapter
• G. HDMI Cable

Controls & Functions

Remote Control

1. On/Off
2. Angle: Change angle in DVD mode (for discs with multi-angle recording)
3. Programme
4. 0-9/10+: While playing DVD/VCD/CD/ MP3 discs, use the key to select the desired track/chapter in the menu selection.
5. Rewind (<<)
6. Fast Forward (>>)
7. L/R: Use for VCD or CDs. Press to select left or right channel or stereo
8. Play/Pause
9. Setup: Press for the setup menu
10. Navigate up
11. Navigate left
12. Enter/Confirm
13. Menu: Return to the main DVD title menu
14. Mute/Unmute
15. Audio
16. Volume up (+)
17. OSD
18. Volume down (-)
19. Zoom: During DVD playback, repeatedly press in or out of the frame. When in zoom-in mode, use the arrow keys to move the picture.
20. Open/Close DVD Tray
21. Subtitle (disc dependent)
22. Video: Switch to video output mode (CVBS.yuv.ypbpr)
23. GOTO: Press once to bring up the ‘GOTO’ menu. Use the number keys to input the Title or Chapter number and time, and use the arrow keys to move between Title/Chapter/Time input.
24. Next ( >>|): In DVD mode, press to go to the next chapter. With SVCD, VCD, CD, MP3 discs and USB, press to go to the next track.
25. Previous (I <<): In DVD mode, press to go to the previous chapter. With SVCD, VCD, CD, MP3 discs and USB, press to go to the previous track.
26. Stop
27. Title: Go to Title menu
28. Navigate right
29. Navigate down
30. Return: Return to the root DVD menu.
31. Reset: Reset DVD player settings
32. Repeat: Press repeatedly in DVD mode to scroll through the following options: repeat the Chapter, Title, All tracks/ scenes, or Repeat Off. In SVCD, VCD or CD mode: Repeat Track, Repeat All or Repeat Off.
33. A-B: Press to repeat certain sections. Press the button on the start point (A) and the end point (B) to select the section. Cancel by pressing the button a third time.
34. P/N: Open the disc tray, then press to switch the TV system between AUTO, PAL and NTSC.
35. USB: Press to switch between DVD/ USB.
36. Slow: Press to select slow speed playing (press repeatedly to select between 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 slowed)
    • Front & Rear View
37. DVD Tray
38. Display
39. Remote Sensor
40. USB Port
41. Open/Close
42. Play/Pause
43. Stop
44. Power On/Off
45. (Y.Pb/Cb.Pr/Cr) Output
46. HDMI Output
47. 2 x Audio Output ports
48. Video Output
49. Power Port

Getting Started

• Setting Up
  • Connect the DVD player power adapter to a wall outlet.
  • Press the power button (Ref.44/Ref.1) on the unit or remote control to turn on your DVD player; the front panel display will illuminate.

Follow one of the steps below for connecting your DVD player:

• Connecting Via RCA Cable
  • Connect an RCA cable between the 2-channel Audio Output port and the RCA input on your TV.
• Connecting via HDMI
  • Connect an HDMI cable between the HDMI Output on the back panel of the DVD player (Ref.46) to the HDMI input on your TV.
• Connecting via Component (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr) Cable
  • Connect a (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr) cable via the (Y/Cb/Pb Cr/Pr) Output of the DVD player (Ref.45) to your TV (R/L/Video port and cable).

Programme Button

• If the disc has two or more tracks, chapters, or titles, if desired, you can set up playing order preference to be in a different order to the default order.
• Press the PROG button (Ref.3) to open up Program mode, then use the number buttons (Ref.4) to input the number of the track, title or chapter.
• To enter a double-digit number, first press the 10+ button once to get 10, twice to get 20, and so on, followed by the second digit of your preference.
• Use the up/down/left/right keys (Ref.10/Ref. 11/Ref.28/Ref.29) to move the cursor to the next track, chapter or title position you wish to program.
• After programming, navigate to the ‘PLAY’ button on the screen, then press the ENTER button (Ref.12) to start the program playing.
• Navigate to the CLEAR button on the screen, then press ENTER button (Ref.12) to clear all settings.
• To exit Program mode, press the PROG button (Ref.3) again.

DVD Operation

1. Ensure that your TV is set to the correct mode for DVD playback.
2. Plug in the DVD player and press the ‘Power’ button to turn the unit on. You can do this on the unit (Ref.44) or via the remote (Ref.1). When the machine is switched on, pressing the POWER button on the remote control will make it go into standby mode (Ref.1). Press the button again and the machine will switch on.
   • WARNING: If the product will not be used for an extended period, it is advisable to unplug it for safety.
3. Press the Open/Close button on the front panel (Ref.41) or the remote control (Ref.20) and place a DVD on the disc tray. Press the Open/Close button again to close the tray.
4. The DVD player will read the DVD and begin playing. You can control the playback and settings via the remote control.
   • NOTE: Selecting the Correct Region If you are experiencing issues playing discs, please follow the instructions below:
   • Press 5-1-6-8 on the remote control
   • Use direction keys to choose a region
   • Choose ‘TEST O’

USB Operation

USB Playback

• This device has a USB port in the front interface for movie playback. Insert a USB device into the USB port (Ref.40).
• Press the USB button on the remote control (Ref.35) and select ‘USB’ to switch the source to USB. The DVD player will display the file list on the USB drive and start playing the first track.
• Browse through the file list by pressing the up and down buttons (Ref.10/Ref.29) on the remote control. Select a file by pressing the Enter button (Ref.12) of the remote control.

USB Drives and MP3 Discs – Playback controls

• When playing from an MP3 disc or USB drive, use the following playback controls.
• Use the Play/Pause button (Ref.8) to play or pause a track.
• Use the Stop button (Ref.26) to stop a track.
• Press the Previous/Next buttons (Ref.25)/(Ref. 24) to skip to the previous or next track.
• Use the Rewind/Fast Forward buttons (Ref.5)/(Ref. 6) to rewind or fast forward through a track.

Programme Mode

• To begin programming the tracks to play in a specific order, press the PROG button (Ref.3).
• Use the buttons to shift to the next track position you wish to program.
• Then use the digit buttons (Ref.4) to key in the track you wish to program to that position.
• Follow these steps for each track slot. When finished, select Start to play the tracks in that order.
• To exit Program mode, press the PROG button (Ref.3) again.
• Note: The USB port does not support USB charging for external devices.

System Set-Up

Menu Operation
Press the SETUP button (Ref. g) on the remote control and the Settings will display.
The menu options are as follows:

• Menu 1: System Setup
• Menu 2: Language Setup
• Menu 3: Video Setup
• Menu 4: Audio Setup
• Menu 5: Digital Setup

After accessing the Setup menu, use the buttons (Ref. 10)/(Ref. 11)/ (Ref.28)/(Ref. 29) to access your chosen sub-menu/function. Press left to go back up a level, and press right to go down a level into the selected sub- menu/ function options. Press the ENTER button (Ref.12) to confirm your selection. To exit SETUP mode, press the SETUP button again (Ref. g). Follow the guidance on the next pages for editing these settings.

• Menu 1: System Setup
  • TV System (NTSC/PAL/AUT 0): If the TV system is selected, use the s//1/ and Enter buttons (Ref.12) to set the TV Type to AUTO, NTSC or PAL depending on the colour system of your TV.
  • This player conforms to the NTSC and PAL colour systems. However, if you are in the USA, Canada or Mexico, leave this setting on NTSC. If incorrectly set to PAL, the TV picture may roll vertically. In this case, set the TV system to NTSC.
  • Screensaver: Turn the screensaver on or off. If switched on, the screensaver will come on when the unit idles or the image is paused for several minutes.
  • TV Type: Select the Aspect Ratio to match the connected TV (16:9, 4:3 LB (“Letter Box”), or 4:3 PS (“Progressive Scan”)).
  • Password: To set a new password for playing content rated at or above a rating of your choice (selected using the ‘Rating’ sub-menu below), first select ‘Password’ by pressing the Enter button (Ref.12). Enter the default password (0000) and press Enter (Ref.12). Key in your new 4 digit password using the numeric buttons (Ref.4). Press Enter (Ref.12) again to confirm your password. View or change the rating of the content you wish to protect with a password by using the ‘Rating’ sub-menu below.
  • Rating: Select the desired rating level from the following list: Kid Safe, G (All ages), PG (Parental Guidance), PG 13 (Parental Guidance for children less than 13 years old), PG-R (Parental Guidance suggested for children under 17 years old), R (Parental Guidance strongly suggested for children under 17 years old), NC-17 (Suitable for 17 years or above), Adult (Adults only).
  • Resume: Select to set auto-resume to ‘Off’ or ‘On’. If switched on, the unit will resume playback from the point where the disc was last stopped.
  • Default: Select to reset the unit to factory settings.
• Menu 2: Language Setup
  • Osd Language
  • Select a language for the on-screen display language (languages available are disc-dependent).
  • Audio Language
  • Select a language for the audio (languages available are disc-dependent).
  • Subtitle Language
  • Select a language for the subtitles (languages available are disc-dependent).
  • Menu Language
  • Select a language for the menu (languages available are disc-dependent).
• Menu 3: Video Setup
  • HDMI Output
  • Set the resolution output to match the connected TV.
  • Video
  • If your TV is connected to the unit via a video jack, select CVBS.
  • If your TV is connected to the unit via Y, Pb/Co, and Pr/Cr jacks, select YUV or YPbPr.
• Menu 4: Audio Setup
  • AUDIO   OUT: Using the arrow buttons on the remote control, select the submenu ‘Audio Out’, choose one of the following options to set the audio, and then press the ‘ENTER’ button to confirm your selection. These options are:
  • SPDIF/OFF: Select this option to switch off the digital audio output.
  • SPDIF/RAW: Select this option in case the DVD player is connected to an amplifier using the coaxial/HDMI cable.
  • SPDIF/PCM: Select this option in case the DVD player is connected to a 2nd channel digital stereo amplifier.
  • Downmix: Mixing audio Channels
  • Choose between the following audio mix settings:
  • LT/RT (Left total/Right total): If this audio mode is selected, the rear left or rear right channels on Dolby 5.1 recording DVDs will play through both the left and right speakers.
  • Stereo: If this audio mode is selected, the rear left channel will play through the left speaker, and the rear right channel will play through the right speaker.
  • Note: the availability of this function depends on the recording of the disc.
• Menu 5: Digital Setup
  • Dual Mono: Choose between the following digital setup settings:
  • STEREO: The rear left channel plays on the left speaker; the rear right channel plays on the right speaker.
  • MONO-L: Select to play the left audio channel through all speakers.
  • MONO-R: Select to play the right audio channel through all speakers.
  • MIX-MONO: Select to play mixed right and left channels through all speakers
  • Note: the availability of this function depends on the recording of the disc.

Troubleshooting

Symptoms Solutions

No power/function                                         Check that the power is switched on at the wall. Check that the power adaptor is properly connected to a power outlet.
No video| Make sure that the video cables are connected correctly. Check that the input setting on the TV is correct. Press the VIDEO button repeatedly until the correct picture appears on the TV. Re-install the connection cables. Reset the settings of the DVD player.
No audio| Make sure that the audio cables are connected correctly. Make sure that the coaxial-connected stereo is powered on. Re-install the connection cables. Reset the settings of the DVD player.
Distorted video or rolling picture| Clean DVD of dust/dirt The playback is on rewind/fast-forward mode. Press the P/N button repeatedly to set the colour encoding to the correct system to match the con­ nected TV.
Unable to play| Place a DVD in the disc tray. Place the disc in with the label side up. Clean DVD disc of dust/dirt. Close the setup of the DVD player. Check that the disc or file is compatible with the unit.
Remote Control does not work| Aim the Remote Control towards the sensor on the front panel of the DVD player. Use the Remote Control closer to the DVD player. Check the battery level of the batteries and replace if necessary.

Support

• If you require further assistance with your new DVD player, please contact our support team on the Oakcastle website: www.oakcastle.co.uk.

Specification & Warranty

Specification

R/L/Video
Compatible Disc Formats| CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW
Product Dimensions (WxHxD)| 20 x 4.2 x 22.5 cm 562g
Regions Supported| Multi-region
FCC no.| LCS201222140AE

Warranty

• All products come with a standard 12-month warranty.
• All items must be registered on www.oakcastle.co.uk for the warranty to be valid.
• Once on the web page, use the menu to find “register your product”.
• You will also be given the chance to extend your warranty for an additional 24 months, free of charge.

Safety Information

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions. Instructions are also available for download at www.oakcastle.co.uk.
3. Heed all Warnings
4. Follow all instructions
5. Do not clean the apparatus near or with water
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install following the manufacturer’s instructions
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Protect the power from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Unplug this apparatus during light storms or when unused for long periods.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a way, such as a power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
12. No naked flame sources, such as lit candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
13. Dispose of used electrical products and batteries safely according to your local authority and regulations.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• The main plug is used to disconnect the device and it should remain readily operable during intended use.
• To disconnect the apparatus from the main mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the main socket outlet completely.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

• Hereby, [ OAKCASTLE ] declares that the DVD equipment type [ DVD100 ] complies with Directive 2014/53/EU.

RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS

• You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in doing so help the environment.
• This symbol means an electrical product should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please ensure it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal when finished with.
• IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference.
• Risk of electric shock. Do not open
• Read all instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference
• When servicing, use only identical replacement parts

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