soundmaster PDB1600 Portable DVD Player User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: soundmaster

Table of Contents

LOCATION OF CONTROLS
REMOTE CONTROL
CONTENT OF DELIVERY
BATTERY INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
BASIC OPERATION
DVD SETUP MENU
DVB-T2
USB-RECORDING
SYSTEM SETTINGS DVB-T2
PICTURE / MUSIC / FILM
GAME FUNCTION
ENCODING
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
HERSTELLER / IMPORTEUR
References
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User Guide

Hersteller
Wörlein GmbH
Gewerbestrasse 12 D 90556 Cadolzburg GERMANY| Tel.: +49 9103/71670
Fax.: +49 9103/716712
Email. info@soundmaster.de
Web: www.soundmaster.de
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Do not dispose of this product with the normal household waste at the end of its life cycle. Return it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic devices. This is indicated by the symbol on the product, user manual or packaging
The materials are reusable according to their markings. By reusing, recycling or other forms of utilization of old devices you make an important contribution to the protection of our environment. Please contact your local authorities for details about collection points.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates the presence of dangerous voltage inside the enclosure, sufficient enough to cause electric shock.
*** This symbol indicates the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions for the device
Used batteries are hazardous waste and NOT to be disposed of with household waste! As a consumer you are legally obligated to return all batteries for environmentally responsible recycling – no matter whether or not the batteries contain harmful substances)
Return batteries free of charge to public collection points in your community or shops selling batteries of the respective kind.
Only return fully discharged batteries *) marked Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead

Only use mercury and cadmium-free batteries.
Used batteries are hazardous waste and NOT to be disposed of with the household waste!!!
Keep batteries away from children. Children might swallow batteries.
Contact a physician immediately if a battery was swallowed.
Check your batteries regularly to avoid battery leakage.
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced
Replace only with the same or equivalent type

~~~~ WARNING
DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD
This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

CAUTION – INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPENING THE COVER OR PRESSING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM.

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods

Safety, Environmental and Setup Instructions

Use the device in dry indoor environments only.
Protect the device from humidity.
This apparatus is for moderate climates areas use, not suitable for use in tropical climates countries.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect devices shall remain readily operable.
Connect this device to a properly installed and earthed wall outlet only. Make sure the mains voltage corresponds with the specifications on the rating plate.
Make sure the main cable stays dry during operation. Do not pinch or damage the main cable in any way.
A damaged mains cable or plug must immediately be replaced by an authorized service center.
In case of lightning, immediately disconnect the device from the main supply.
Children should be supervised by parents when using the device.
Clean the device with a dry cloth only.
Do NOT use CLEANING AGENTS or ABRASIVE CLOTHS!
Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
Install the device at a location with sufficient ventilation in order to prevent heat accumulation.
Do not cover the ventilation openings!
Install the device at a safe and vibration-free location.
Install the device as far away as possible from computers and microwave units; otherwise, radio reception may be disturbed.
Do not open or repair the enclosure. It is not safe to do so and will void your warranty. Repairs only by authorized service/ customer center.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
When you are necessary to ship the unit store it in its original package. Save the package for this purpose.
In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge or fast transient (burst), remove and reconnect the power supply.
If the unit is not using for a long period of time, disconnect it from the power supply by unplugging the power plug. This is to avoid the risk of fire.
The device is equipped with a “Class 1 Laser”. Avoid exposure to the laser beam as this could cause eye injuries.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

TOP VIEW

1. MODE button
2. VOL- button
3. VOL+ button
4. Search back / Cursor left
5. Skip back / Cursor up
6. Search forward / Cursor right
7. PLAY / PAUSE / OK button
8. Skip forward / Cursor down| 9. STOP button
10. COPY
11. USB/CARD button
12. the MENU button
13. R/L button
14. / SETUP
15. DVD/CD Tray
16. Tray door release key
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FRONT VIEW

17. Charge indicator
18. IR sensor| 19. Power indicator
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SIDE VIEW

20. ON/OFF switch
21. DC IN jack
22. Headphone jack
23. AV OUT
24. AV-IN| 25. SD CARD socket
26. USB socket
27. GAME socket
28. TV socket
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REMOTE CONTROL

1. REC – USB Recording
2. On/Off button
3. ZOOM
4. MUTE
5. TEXT
6. TV/RADIO
7. FAV
8. EPG
9. SETUP
10. CH- / CH+
11. INPUT
12. / button
13. OK
14. DTV MENU| 15. STOP / EXIT
16. VOL- / +
17. PLAY/PAUSE
18.
19.
20. Skip backward
21. Skip forward
22. Numeric Keys 0-9 / 10+
23. INFO
24. TITLE
25. SUBTITLE
26.
27. AUDIO
28-31. Operational keys for television text mode and
under edit mode
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CONTENT OF DELIVERY

➢ Main unit
➢ AC adapter
➢ Game controller
➢ DVB-T2 antenna
➢ Game disc
➢ Remote control
➢ 12V adapter
➢ Audio-/Video cable
➢ Instruction manual

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Remove the battery compartment cover on the back side of the remote control.
Insert two AAA batteries with the correct polarity into the battery compartment (see illustration in the battery compartment).
Close the battery cover again.

INSTALLATION

Use only the supplied power adapter!
Make sure that the mains voltage corresponds to that on the rating label of the AC adapter.
Connect the AC adapter to the right side of the device and to an electrical outlet. The charging indicator on the device lights up:
LED on: The built-in battery is charging.
LED off: Built-in batterie is fully loaded
Switch on the device with the ON / OFF switch on the right side.
To prevent accidental discharge of the built-in battery, please slide the on / off switch to the OFF position when the device is not in use.
ERP power management
The device automatically switches to standby after 30 minutes if no playback takes place.
To turn the device back on, turn the power off and on again.

BASIC OPERATION

SWITCH ON/OFF
Long press the button “ / SETUP” to switch the unit into standby. The power indicator is off.
Press again the button „ / SETUP“ to switch the unit on. The power indicator lights.
SOURCE SELECTION
At the unit:
Press the “MODE” button and select with the “ / “ the desired function. Confirm the selection with the “ OK “ button.
With remote control:
Press the “INPUT” button and select the desired function with “ CH- / CH+”. Confirm the selection with “OK”.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
Press the “VOL –“ or “VOL +” button on the remote control or on the unit to decrease or increase the volume.
MUTE
Press the „MUTE“ button on the remote control to switch off the volume.
Press the button again to switch on the volume.

In DVD mode, press the “SETUP” button to enter the setup menu. Use cursor buttons to select the preferred item. After finishing settings, press “SETUP” again to go back to the normal display. The following menu items can be changed:
➢ SYSTEM SETUP
➢ LANGUAGE SETUP
➢ AUDIO SETUP
➢ VIDEO SETUP
➢ DIGITAL SETUP

SYSTEM SETUP
TV SYSTEM: Select the TV standard format (PAL, NTSC, Auto).
➢ PAL: Select this if the connected TV is PAL system. It will change the video signal of a NTSC disc and output in PAL format.
➢ NTSC: Select this if the connected TV is an NTSC system. It will change the video signal of a PAL disc and output in NTSC format.
➢ AUTO: Change the video signal output automatically according to the playing disk format.

POWER RESUME: Starts the DVD playback at the last position.
TV TYPE: Adjustment of the display format (4:3PS, 4:3LB or 16:9).
PASSWORD: Set password for the lock function.
RATING: Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country-dependent. You can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your children or have certain discs played with alternative scenes.
DEFAULT: Settings will be restored
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD LANGUAGE: Select your own preferred language setting.
AUDIO LANGUAGE: Selects a language for audio, if available.
SUBTITLE LANGUAGE: Selects a language for subtitle, if available.
MENU LANGUAGE: Selects a language for the disc menu, if available.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO OUT: Select the format of the audio output.
KEY: Pitch of the language.
VIDEO SETUP
VIDEO: No selection possible!
BRIGHTNESS: Adjustment of brightness.
CONTRAST: Adjustment of contrast.
HUE: Adjustment of hue.
SATURATION: Adjustment of saturation.
SHARPNESS: Adjustment of sharpness.
DIGITAL SETUP
OP MODE: Select audio output (fixed or regulated).
DYNAMIC RANGE: Dynamic range compression.
DUAL MONO:
➢ Stereo: Left mono sound will send output signals to left speaker and right mono sound will send output signals to the right speaker.
➢ Mono L: Left mono sound will send output signals to left speaker and right speaker.
➢ Mono R: Right mono sound will send output signals to left speaker and right speaker.
➢ Mix-Mono: Left and right mixed mono sound will send output signals to left and right speakers.

DVB-T2

Connect the supplied antenna to the antenna socket on the right side of the device. Set the antenna upright.

FIRST TIME INSTALLATION
After all connections have been made properly, switch on the unit. Press “INPUT” and select with “ CH- / CH+” the function “DTV”. Confirm the selection with “OK”. If you are using the function for the first time or restored to factory default, the install menu will appear on the display.

Select the “OSD Language” with “ ” and press “OK” to confirm the language.
Choose the “Country” with “ ” and confirm again with “OK”.
The unit starts the automatic scan. During the scan, the display shows a slide bar that indicates the process of the scan and the number of stations that have been found.
When the scan is complete, you are now ready to watch TV.

ATTENTION! With this device, only free-to-air programs can be played! If no or only a few stations are found, this can have several causes:
➢ Bad reception. Move the antenna or the complete device to another location and restart the search.
➢ The connected antenna is not sufficient for the current reception range of the device.
Connect an outdoor or roof antenna to the device.
➢ In the current reception area, no DVB-T2 reception is possible.
➢ Do not place the device or the antenna in the vicinity of possible sources of interference, e.g. microwaves, refrigerators, etc.
For further information and the receivability of the transmitters, please contact the provider of the respective country (for example www.dvb- t2hd.de for Germany).

SELECT A STATION
To select a TV channel, press the buttons “ CH- / CH+” on the unit or on the remote control, or use the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control to directly select the channel position.
PROGRAM EDIT
To edit your program preferences (lock, skip, favorite, move or delete), you must enter the DVB-T2 menu with “DTV/MENU”. Select the point “Channel” and press the “ “ button. Choose the function “Programme Edit” and press “OK”.
Move TV or Radio program

Select the preferred program. Then press the YELLOW button. A moving symbol will appear.
Press “ “ to move the program.
Press “OK” to confirm.
Repeat the above steps to move more channels.

Skip TV or Radio program

Select the program you would like to skip and press the BLUE button. A skip symbol is displayed.
Repeat the previous step to select more programs.

Disable a skip TV or Radio Program:
Press the BLUE button on the skip program with the skip symbol.

Delete a TV or Radio program

Select the program and then press the RED button.
Repeat the previous step to select more programs to delete.

Set TV or Radio program as a favorite

Select the program you would like to set to your favorite list and press the “FAV” button. A favorite symbol is displayed.
Repeat the previous step to select more programs.

Remove a favorite TV or Radio Program:
In the DVB-T channel, list press the “FAV” button to remove the station from the favorite station list.
NOTE:
During normal DVB-T2 use, press the “FAV” button to enter the favorite program list.
Press the “FAV” button again to exit the favorite program list.
EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
The EPG is an on-screen TV guide that shows program information for each tuned channel.
Press the “EPG” button on the remote control to access the guide.
During the EPG guide is shown in the display, press the GREEN button to show more information (if available).
Press the “EPG” button again to go back to the normal TV mode.

USB-RECORDING

You can use the USB Recording function to record and watch TV programs at a later date or to use the Timeshift function. This function is only functional with an existing USB stick.
Before use (Format the USB stick)

Insert a USB stick into the USB socket on the right side of the device.
In DVB-T2 mode, enter the main menu. Select the function “OPTION” and confirm with the “ “ button.
Choose the point “PVR File System” and confirm with the “OK” button.
Select „Format“ and press again the „OK“ button. In the following menu, select the format and confirm again by pressing “OK”.
Start the process with the “ “ button.
IMPORTANT: All stored files will be deleted!

Start a recording

Set the desired TV station on the unit.
Press on the remote control the “REC“ button. The control buttons are shown in the display and the recording starts. Press the “REC” button again, the control buttons will disappear of the display and the REC icon is shown in the display in the upper left corner.
To stop the recording, press on the remote control the “REC“ button again. The control buttons are shown again in the display.
NOTE: If the record icon is not shown in the display, press the “REC” button twice.
Select the “STOP” icon and confirm with “OK”.

Watch a recording

Press the „INPUT“ button and select the point „USB“.
Select with the “ “ button the point „Movie“ and press „OK“ for confirmation.
Mark the item “_MSTPVR” and press the “OK” button again.
Use the button to select the desired file and press the “OK” key. The playback starts on the screen.

SYSTEM SETTINGS DVB-T2

These settings are only available for DVB-T2 mode!
In DVD mode, press “DTV MENU” to enter the setup menu. Use cursor buttons to select the preferred item. After finishing settings, press “DTV MENU” again to the normal display.
The following menu items can be changed:
➢ PICTURE
➢ SOUND
➢ TIME
➢ OPTION
➢ LOCK
➢ CHANNEL

PICTURE
Picture Mode: Adjustment for Standard, Soft, User. If user is selected, you can adjust contrast, brightness, color and sharpness.
Color Temperature: Adjustment for color temperature of the display (warm/cool/medium).
Aspect Ratio: Adjustment for display format (Auto, Panorama, Zoom2, Zoom1, 16:9 or 4:3 to get the maximum display when watching TV).
Noise Reduction: Adjustment for picture noise reduction.

SOUND
Sound Mode: Adjustment for defined sound setting. If user is selected, you can adjust treble and bass.
Balance: Set the volume level for each speaker. Normally both speakers have the same volume level.
Auto Volume: Setting to adjust the volume.
Surround sound: Switch sound broadening on or off
TIME
Off time: Setting for switch off to a defined time.
On-Time: Setting for switch on to a defined time. For this, the unit must be in standby mode.
Sleep Timer: Set the time after which the device automatically switches to standby.
Auto Sleep: Set the time after which the device automatically switches to standby.
Time Zone: Select the country region.

OPTION
OSD Language: Select an OSD language.
Audio Languages: Here you set the audio language for the TV channels. If the selected language is not available, the default language of the channel will be used.
Subtitle Language: Select the preferred subtitle language.
Hearing Impaired: Adjustment for language support for hearing Impaired (If available!).
PVR File System: Adjustment and setting for USB recording and timeshift.
Restore Factory Default: Set all settings in factory default. After the factory reset, the unit starts again with the install menu.
Information: Show the current installed hardware and software version
LOCK
Set a password and block the mode. The default password is 0000.
CHANNEL
Auto Tuning: Search and install all channels automatically.
DTV Manual Tuning: Manual tuning of the TV channels.
Program Edit: Function to move or deleting of the TV channels.
Signal Information: Signal information of channel, quality and strength.
5V antenna power: Enables supply voltage for DVB-T antenna (if needed).

PICTURE / MUSIC / FILM

You can use this device to play back images, music or movies via a USB stick.
The corresponding selection is made in the menu under the function “USB”. Here you will find the respective options for “Photo”, “Music” or “Movie”.

GAME FUNCTION

The device has a game function with 300 games on a CD. The game function is intended for 1 player.
1. Connect the game controller into the jack “GAME” on the right side.
2. Insert the CD with the games into the DVD/CD Tray.
3. Press the “INPUT” button and select the function “DVD”. After a few seconds, the display shows an overview of the first 10 games.
4. Use the “ / “ buttons on the remote control to select the page of the games. Press the buttons “0-9” to select the desired game. After one moment, the unit starts the game.
5. To exit the selected game, press the “STOP / EXIT” button on the remote control. You will get back to the game overview.

ENCODING

The unit can encode an audio CD to SD CARD.
Using the menu: Select with “ “ the option. With “ “ go back to previous point of the menu. Press “OK” to enter or set the function.

Insert a CD into the DVD/CD Tray and an empty SD card into SD CARD socket.
Press the “COPY” button the unit. The encode menu will be displayed.
Set the encode options:
➢ SPEED: Set the encoding speed.
➢ BITRATE: Set the quality of the track.
➢ CREATE ID3 TAG: Create the ID3 tags of the encoded files (if available).
➢ CREATE PLAYLIST: Create a playlist of the encoded files.
➢ STORAGE: Set the desired location for the recording (ONLY SD CARD available!).
TRACKS: Select the desired tracks.
START: Press “OK” to start the encoding.
QUIT: Select “QUIT” and press “OK” to exit the encoding function.

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS

AV IN
You can connect an external video source to the device (for example external DVD player, satellite receiver, etc.).

Insert the jack plug of the enclosed AV cable into the AV-IN socket of the device and the 3 RCA plugs of the cable into the external device. If the device does not have these connections, you will find corresponding adapters in the specialized trade.
Select the function “AV”. Turn on the connected device and start playback.

AV OUT
You can connect the device to an external device (such as TV, projector, etc.) to view content on the device. NOTE: AV OUT is only possible at DVD or SD playback!

Insert the jack plug of the enclosed AV cable into the “AV-OUT” socket of the device and the 3 RCA plugs of the cable into the external device. If the device does not have these connections, you will find corresponding adapters in the specialized trade.
Switch the connected device to the corresponding input and start playback on the device.

HEADPHONE
You have the possibility to connect headphones to the device. Plug the headphones into the headphone jack on the right side of the unit with a 3.5mm jack plug. The sound via the built-in speakers is switched off.

The current instruction manual can be downloaded from www.soundmaster.de
Technical changes and misprints reserved.
Copyright by Woerlein GmbH, 90556 Cadolzburg, www.soundmaster.de
Duplication only with the permission of Woerlein GmbH

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturer – AC adaptor| AC adapter| Wortein GmbH, Gewerbestrasse 12. D-90556 Cadolzburg www.soundmaster.de
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HRB-Nr. 771 bei Amtsgericht FOrth/Bay.
AC adaptor – Model identifier| AC adapter| THX-120150KDV
Power input| | 100-240V- 50/60Hz 0.65A max.
Power output| | 12.0V – – – 1.5A 18.0W 0—( 0
Average active efficiency| | ≥85.8%
Low load efficiency 10%| | ≥75.3%
No-load power consumption| | ≥0.1W
Built-in battery| | 7.4V, 5000mAh
USB capacity| USB-capaciteit| 8GB / Format FAT32
CD/DVD Format CD/DVD format| CD / DVD-formaat| MPEG-4/DVDNCD/CD/MP3/JPEG/CD/CD-R/CD-RNV/DVD+R/RW
Audio power output| Audio| 2 x 1.5W RMS

HERSTELLER / IMPORTEUR

Wörlein GmbH
Gewerbestraße 12
D 90556 Cadolzburg, Germany| Tel: +49 9103 71 67 0
Fax: +49 9103 71 67 12
E-Mail: info@soundmaster.de
Internet: www.soundmaster.de
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Hereby, Wörlein GmbH declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of the declaration of conformity can be obtained from the above address.