How Do I Use A DVD Player? What you need to know to use Quantum DVD Elite. Things to Keep In Mind before Starting… It must be mentioned that the following steps should be construed as a general guideline to follow when trying to operate your DVD player. This is by no means a substitute for the detailed instructions that can be found in the owner’s manual that comes with the DVD player. Similarly, these steps assume you are using a typical set top DVD player, similar to what you would have connected to your TV at home. This does not apply to portable DVD players or DVD-ROM drives in a laptop or desktop computer. Both of these types of DVD players function differently, and in the case of computer DVD-ROM drives, they are typically software driven. (I.e., there is not a remote or buttons to push, rather there is a software program you must run.) Generally speaking, in regards to the licensing agreement that your station or company has with AVI Communications, Inc. for the use of Quantum DVD Elite, it states that the DVDs are not to be removed from the station and/or place of licensing for any reason. This eliminates the right to use the DVDs in a laptop or portable DVD player, because of risk involved in them leaving the station. Also keep in mind that a DVD is much more prone to being scratched or damaged, or even lost. In that event, the Disks are $250.00 a piece to replace.General Guidelines / Operating Instructions for most Consumer DVD Players... (I) Take a deep breath! If this is your first time using a DVD player, or you are just frustrated because you can’t get the DVD player / remote / disk to do what you want, it’s understandable. It takes some getting used to and there is a small learning curve, but no harder than when you learned how to use a VCR the first time, or a CD player. DVD technology, for the foreseeable future, is the storage and playback choice for anything and everything video related. Just like CDs have taken over tapes in the audio realm and memory sticks or “thumb drives” have begun to replace floppy disks for computer storage. Keep in mind; just like with VHS, CDs, and even computers, every company that makes DVDs or DVD players, all have to follow certain guidelines to make sure their product has the same basic functionality as all others. That way your DVD will work on any DVD player, just like music CDs work in all CD players. So, use the following guidelines and reference pictures as a means to assist yourself in the training process. If you still haven’t figured it out by the end, check the FAQ page, ask a friend, find an engineer in the station, get your hands on the owners manual if possible, or of course, shoot me an email. We’ll figure it out.
General Guidelines / Operating Instructions for most Consumer DVD Players... (II) After initially getting the course,
it is always good to inspect the course to make sure all 12 cases are accounted
for and each has the correct DVD inside the case. Furthermore, it is a good
idea to turn the DVD over and inspect the data side of the disk. (This is
the side without the artwork or logo on it.) Specifically you want to look
for scratches, smudges or fingerprints. DVDs like CDs are read using a laser,
and just like an audio CD, scratches, oil residue from your hands and other
grime will make it difficult or impossible for the laser to read the disk.
Make sure they are handled with care and not damaged or scratched. If you
are having problems playing the DVD, this is the first thing to consider.
If a DVD is damaged upon delivery or you are missing / have wrong DVDs from
the shipment let us know immediately so we can replace it. We ensure they
are fault free and tested before they are shipped, but we will do our best
to accommodate any problems initially. Subsequently, if a disk is damaged,
scratched, lost or stolen, it is the stations responsibility to replace it
and the station can expect to pay $250.00 per disk. This is purposely cost
prohibitive, to encourage you to take care of your training investment!
1) Once the DVD player is hooked up, turn the TV on and
find the power button and turn on the DVD player. In some cases, you will
also need to set the TV to a specific channel input like VIDEO 1 to be able
to see a picture. Refer to your DVD player’s user manual for specific directions. 2) To insert a DVD, find and press the button labeled OPEN/CLOSE or EJECT. This works much the same way a CD player operates. Once you press the button, a carriage tray should come out where you can place the DVD. 3) Insert the DVD data side down (shiny side) into the
DVD carriage tray. Pressing the EJECT or OPEN/CLOSE button again will return
the carriage tray back into the DVD player with DVD. 4) At this point you should see a warning screen appear on the TV, followed by
a blue Cash Reward screen. Please take the time to read through both screens
your first few viewings to make sure you understand and comply with the copyright
laws. After the warning screens, you will come to the DVD main menu.
. At this point, you will begin to interface with the DVD and its menu options using your DVD remote control. Below you will find a typical DVD remote control with some of the buttons labeled. You should find similar buttons on your remote. Refer to your DVD Player’s Owners Manual if you cannot find these buttons. Your remote and DVD player may have more buttons and features; however you will only need the ones labeled below. 5) Although the menu options on every disk vary depending on the actual content, they will all work the same. You will see listed the names of the learning modules available on the disk, with a red Quantum swoosh behind the first learning module. This red swoosh is your indicator on the menu screens to show you what selection you have highlighted. 6) Using the arrow keys on the DVD remote you can change your selection. Once you have highlighted the learning module you wish to view, select it by pressing the enter key or select key on your DVD remote. This will bring up the learning module sub-menu, with options / selections specific to that learning module. 7) Each learning module has a sub menu consisting
of the same 3 basic elements. A PLAY button, a REVIEW button and a GO BACK
button. The first and last elements are self-explanatory. By highlighting and
selecting either PLAY or GO BACK, you will either PLAY the learning module
from the beginning or GO BACK to the main menu, respectively. The REVIEW option
will take you to a screen with chapter points. This is a unique feature of
DVDs that essentially acts as a bookmark in the content on the DVD so you can
jump right to it at any time. For example, if there was a chapter point selection
called Return on Investments and you want to start the learning module
from that point, you could highlight the box entitled Return on Investments
and select it. The learning module would pick up from that point and play forward. Keep in mind, the REVIEW screen and chapter points are intended for just that, a review. New AEs should view the learning module completely before using the REVIEW menu, as they will miss out on content that will most likely be found on the exam! By using these buttons you can navigate back and forth through the DVD and go from module to module. Not mentioned here, but like an audio CD, DVD players have the functionality to fast forward, rewind, pause, and skip to the next section. Generally speaking you should not have to use these functions, unless you are reviewing a show. Do not fast forward or skip segments of the module the first time through, as you might miss important information that will later be covered in other modules or on the tests.
8) When you have completed watching the contents of a learning module, the DVD
will automatically return to that learning module’s submenu. If you wish
to continue your training, select GO BACK and the DVD will return to the DVD
main menu. Here you can select a different learning module to work on. Repeat
steps 5-7 to access the other learning modules on the disk.
9) If you are viewing a show and need to stop completely, you have several choices.
First, on your remote there will be a button that says MENU or DVD MENU. By pressing
this key, the DVD will immediately stop the show and take you back to the menu.
From there you can make a new selection or simply remove the DVD and turn off
the DVD player. Refer to step 2 for directions on opening and closing the DVD
player’s carriage tray to get the DVD. A word of caution; when you have completed using the DVD and you are ready to remove it from the DVD player, do not press the EJECT or OPEN/CLOSE button on the DVD player while the DVD is active and displaying a video sequence. Although this will not damage the DVD, it will strain the DVD player and could cause problems in the future. Also, never push the carriage tray in or try to pull it out while it is moving. This has long been common practice with CD players, but like a CD player, it will wear out the motor that moves the tray back and forth, eventually leaving you without the use of the DVD player. Only use the button to open and close the carriage tray.
10) Once you have removed the DVD from the DVD player,
be sure to return it to its correct case and place it back in the course
box with the other DVDs. It is also suggested that you let your supervisor
or the manager overseeing the training know you have returned the DVD(s)
and you are done with them. In a perfect world, there would be one person
in charge of whole course and ultimately it would be his or her responsibility
to keep track of the DVDs and all other training materials. Since this is
not a perfect world, it is always best to cover yourself and do your part
to ensure the disks are kept together and damage free. If you find a scratch
or notice the disk is getting dirty, tell a manager. Remember, damage to
the disks that make them inoperable, or disks that are lost or stolen, are
not covered in the licensing agreement, and cost $250.00 a piece to replace.
Be careful and protect that investment!
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