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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the JBL
®
DVD280, a multipurpose DVD player
that delivers the highest level of play-
back quality from a wide range of
optical media formats. Along with
conventional DVD-Video and CD
audio discs, the DVD280 is also com-
patible with CD-R and CD-RW discs,
VCD discs and discs recorded with
audio files in the Windows Media
®
(WMA) and MP3 formats. The
DVD280 is also capable of displaying
a “slide show” of still images in the
JPEG format, which may be com-
bined with MP3 or WMA audio files
for a multimedia presentation.
The DVD280 offers video playback of
the highest possible quality, thanks to
state-of-the-art pixel-by-pixel pro-
cessing, and progressive scan video
outputs for use with digital “HDTV-
Ready” display monitors. Using a
high-speed, digital processor, the
DVD280 is capable of reconstructing
the 3/2 pulldown effect introduced
when film-based programs are trans-
ferred to video. In conjunction with
precision video output DACs, the end
result is a full 60-frame-per-second
image that is the closest thing to film
this side of your local cinema. Of
course, conventional Y/Pr/Pb compo-
nent video, S-video and composite
video outputs are also available for
use with analog televisions and video
projectors.
In keeping with our tradition as a
leader in audio technology, JBL has
packed the DVD280 with the latest
features, including audiophile-grade
audio output DACs and full compati-
bility with 96kHz audio programming.
Both coaxial and optical digital out-
puts are available for direct connec-
tion to A/V receivers or surround
processors so that you may take
advantage of Dolby* Digital and DTS
®
soundtracks. B
uilt-in MP3 and WMA
decoding allows music discs created
and finalized on a computer to be
played back through your home
theater system for increased
listening pleasure.
When playing DVDs, easy-to-under-
stand on-screen menus and icons
make it simple to change languages,
soundtracks, subtitles or aspect ratio,
while a parental-lock function
enables you to control which discs
may be viewed by younger members
of the household.
DVD players are among the fastest
growing consumer electronics prod-
ucts ever brought to market, so this
may be the first DVD player you’ve
owned. Although many of the fea-
tures of the DVD280 resemble those
of standard CD changers or players,
there are a number of functions that
you may be unfamiliar with. To ensure
that you are able to take advantage
of all the power and flexibility the
DVD280 has to offer, we encourage
you to review this manual. That small
investment of your time will pay major
dividends in the enjoyment you will
get from proper use of the DVD280.
If you have additional questions
about this product, or its installation
or operation, that are not answered in
this manual, please contact your
dealer, as he or she is your best
source of local information. You may
also contact JBL via e-mail through
our Web site at www.jbl.com.
NOTE: This player is designed and
manufactured for compatibility with
Region Management Information
that is encoded on most DVD discs.
This Region Code is usually displayed
on the DVD case and the disc. This
player has been configured by the
factory for playback of discs contain-
ing the Region Code for your area of
the world, which is indicated on the
carton and the rear panel of the unit,
and for discs that do not contain
Region Code information. If there is
any other Region Code on a disc, it
will not play on the DVD280, and an
error message will appear on-screen.
Consult with your local JBL dealer or
distributor if you have any questions
regarding the Region Code setting of
this player.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Consumers
should note that not all high-definition
television sets are fully compatible
with this product and may cause arti-
facts to be displayed in the picture.
In case of 525 or 625 progressive
scan picture problems, it is recom-
mended that the user switch the con-
nection to the “standard definition”
output. If there are questions regard-
ing our TV set compatibility with this
model 525p and 625p DVD player,
please contact our customer service
center.
■ Plays a Wide Range of Video and
Audio Formats, Including DVD-
Movie Discs, VCD, Standard CD
Audio Discs, CD-R/RW Audio
Discs, WMA Discs and MP3 Discs
■ High-Quality Video Playback
Utilizing 10-Bit DACs, Progressive
Scan and Component Video
Outputs
■ Dolby
*
Digital and DTS
®
Data
Signal Output Through Both
Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio
Connections
■ Audiophile-Grade Output DACs for
the Finest Audio Reproduction
■ Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu
System
■ Playback of Data Discs Containing
MP3 Audio Files, Windows Media
®
WMA Audio Files and JPEG Still-
Image Files
■ Extensive Programming Capability
for Audio and Video Discs
■ Parental Lock Controls Prevent
Unauthorized Viewing of
Restricted Movies
■ Multiple Options for Language,
Soundtrack and Subtitle Selection
■ Multiple-Angle Capabilities With
Specially Encoded DVD Discs
■ Backlit, Ergonomically Designed
Remote Control
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