Proceed PMDT Bedienungsanleitung

PMDTModular DVDTransportOwner’s Manual

10The only exception to this rule is if power is removed from the unit for a fewhours, allowing it to cool down. Depending on the degree of cooling in

11Special Design FeaturesModular hardware Perhaps the most obvious distinction of the PMDT is its card-cage design. Withseven slots on a powerful and

12whether from CD or DVD sources. In other machines, the audio clock isslaved to the video – not to the audio data. This is done to keep audio syn-chr

13This simple example points to the problem the PMDT solves. System defaultsare used to bypass the usual navigation of DVDs as much as possible. Youco

14modular DVD transportstandby stopprevious play next pausedrawerdisplayintensitydisplay modepowerrepeatprogramshuffleentermenureturntimemodular DVD t

15If the PMDT senses an obstruction during opening of the drawer mecha-nism, it will attempt to reclose. If successful, it will read the disc’s tableo

167 PAUSE BUTTONPressing this button during play will pause the PMDT at that point withinthe track; the time display will show a “double quotation mar

1711 DISPLAY MODE BUTTONThe time section of the display can be set to display any of the followingfour indications of time in minutes and seconds: tim

18Since some DVD discs use the menu button as part of their internal navi-gation, when you are already within a disc menu, the list of choices pre-sen

1917 SHUFFLE INDICATORBy pressing shuffle on the remote control, the PMDT will enter a randomplay mode in which the order of the current disc’s playli

2CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER S

20~ acmainsCLASS 1LASER PRODUCTNo User Serviceable Components Inside. For service, contact Madrigal AudioLaboratories or an Authorized Dealer. Any mod

21Working from the top down, an RS-232 port (on an RJ-11 connector)provides both for software downloads and for external control. Softwaredownload cap

22Warning! Connecting the communication ports other than asdescribed in this manual can damage the PMDT and theassociated Proceed components, and will

23123Pin 1: chassis groundPin 2: noninverted digitalPin 3: inverted digitalConnector ground lug: chassis groundIt our experience, the AES/EBU intercon

248 MPEG DECODER CARDAlthough there are no rear panel connectors on this card, there is a criti-cally important card in this slot. It contains the MPE

25The PMDT Remote Control1 2345678910The Proceed PMDT comes with a comprehensive remote control that canhandle all player and disc functions. While ma

26intensity: Pressing the display intensity button will cycle the PMDT’s dis-play through the four available levels of brightness: high, medium, lowan

274 PREVIOUS, NEXT, STOP, PAUSEprev ( ): Pressing this button momentarily will return you to the begin-ning of the current DVD chapter (or CD track).

28Disc MenuPlayer MenuHelp MenuAbout…(In the front panel display window, you will see only the currently se-lected menu.)Note: If you have the optiona

29Add ItemDelete ItemSave ProgramDelete ProgramTurn Program On(or turn Program Off, depending on which mode you are in)Pressing program repeatedly cyc

3Important Safety InstructionsPlease read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Proceed® ModularDVD Transpor

308 SLOW AND STEPUse the slow forward and slow backward buttons to put the PMDT into aslow motion mode (either forward or backward). Note that the ste

31Note that you should tell the PMDT what type of display you have dur-ing initial setup, so it can provide the most appropriate signal to yourtelevis

32The PMDT MenusThe PMDT has an unusually extensive, flexible and powerful menu systemwhich allows you to customize the way it operates. The thought h

33modify a menu item, move to that item, which then displays the possible val-ues in the right column. In short:• Press menu to pop up the list of ava

34maintain consistent and correct black level reproduction on your display de-vice.black levelBlack level0 to +18 IREThis adjustment is a PMDT-specifi

35Audio setup The DVD standard provides for many different audio options, including mul-tiple soundtracks on the same disc. The Audio setup menu estab

36subtitlesSubtitlesEnglishFrenchSpanishItalianGermanDutchPortugueseChineseJapaneseThaiSwedishNorwegianDanishFinnishHebrewKoreanRussianOtherNo PrefMat

37up all the extra speakers in your A/V system). If the No Pref option (which isset as the default) is chosen, the PMDT will set the multichannel audi

38Note: If the author of the disc invokes the CSS copy protectionsystem, we are legally obligated to not let more than 16 bit,48 kHz digital informati

39Using these two menus, you can have the PMDT work the way that makessense to you. Choose either Play or Stop for each type of disc, whichever youpre

4From all of us at Madrigal Audio Laboratories, thank you for choosing thisProceed product.A great deal of effort went into the design and constructio

40By contrast, CD players generally only scan forward or backward as long asyou are pressing the button. This simple and intuitive system works great

41that disc, even years later, the PMDT will recognize it and play it the way youplayed it last time - with the subtitles on (or whatever).This menu s

42link optionsLink Options: 5/6 EnabledStandby: On (or Off)Play Link: On (or Off)Intensity: On (or Off)Display: On (or Off)Projector: On (or Off)Slave

43value, rather than the setting and its value. For this reason, these links aredisplayed in yellow rather than the usual off-white.)Note that in orde

44• A relatively inconspicuous single-line display will pop up whenyou click the info button; subsequent clicks of this button willcycle through the i

45time of dayTime of dayonlist onlyoffThis menu item determines whether the time of day (as determined by thePMDT’s internal clock) is displayed.set c

46delete programsSimilar to (although somewhat less drastic than) restore defaults, the deleteprograms menu item allows you to clear out all the indiv

47Programming the PMDTThe PMDT offers an unusually wide range of programming options for ad-vanced users. These options operate on two levels:• Electr

48This feature can also be accessed without using the ESP menu, using the audiobutton on the remote control. Clicking that button cycles through the a

49Ad hoc programming The most common custom program for most people involves deleting a par-ticular chapter (or track on CDs) that they would prefer n

5Table of ContentsUnpacking and Placement ... 7Unpacking the PMDT ...

50 2 3 -:--:--<Delete Item> 2If you press enter while the first field (title) is highlighted, the entire title will bedeleted from the pla

51TroubleshootingIn general, refer any service problems to your local authorized Proceed dealer.Before contacting your dealer, however, check to see w

526. THE UNIT IS OPERATING ERRATICALLY✓ The microprocessor’s program may have been temporarilycorrupted by adverse power conditions or severe static s

53Care & MaintenanceTo remove dust from the cabinet of your PMDT, use a feather duster or a lint-free soft cloth. To remove dirt and fingerprints,

54U.S. and Canadian Warranty90-Day Limited Warranty This Proceed® product is warranted to be free from defects in material andworkmanship under normal

55Obtaining ServiceWe take great pride in our dealers. Experience, dedication and integrity makethese professionals ideally suited to assist with our

56Specifications Video processing: 10-bit Video frequency response: ±0.5dB up to 5.5MHz Video signal-to-noise ratio: better than –60dB Video diffe

57Dimensions: PMDT(note that additional space must be allowedfor connections behind the unit)modular DVD transportstandby stopprevious play next pause

58Rack Mount KitIf you need or prefer to rack mount your PMDT, contact your Proceed dealerabout the optional rack mount kit. This purpose-designed ass

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7Unpacking and PlacementUnpacking the PMDT Unpack your PMDT modular DVD transport and remove all accessories fromthe carton.The accessories include:•

8Operating Voltage& FrequencyThe PMDT is set at the factory (internally) for 100V, 120V, 200V, 220V or 240VAC mains operation as appropriate for t

9A Quick Start…Out of the box, the PMDT is designed to operate much as a fully featured CDtransport when playing compact discs, and much like other DV