GE GE1101P User Manual

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DVD User’s Guide
GE1101P
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this DVD player to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
CAUTION: DVD PLAYERS USE A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD
CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.
CAUTIONS
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
FCC NOTE (for U.S.A.):
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference--Causing Equipment Regulations.
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Note:
This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 120 V, 50-60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.
Note:
This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player, this DVD player cannot play the disc. The Region number for this DVD player is Region No. 1.
Note:
This device is protected by U.S. patent numbers 4,631,603 and 4,577,216 and 4,819,098 and other intellectual property rights. The use of Macrovision’s copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay-per-view uses only, unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial number in case you need it. The number is located on the back of the player.
Model No.____________________________________________________ Serial No. ____________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ______________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: _________________________________________
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GE1101P
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect............................................................. 6
Types of Discs Your DVD Player will Play ........................................................................ 6
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ............................................... 7
DVD Player + TV with Audio/Video Input Jacks ....................................................... 8
DVD Player + TV + VCR .............................................................................................. 9
DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS Receiver ......................11
DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic or Stereo Receiver.......................................... 13
DVD Player + TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver............................................................ 15
The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player ..................................................................... 16
Front Panel Controls ....................................................................................................... 17
Install Batteries in the Remote ...................................................................................... 18
Important Battery Information ............................................................................... 18
Point the Remote in the Right Direction ................................................................18
How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ................................................................19
Remote Control Buttons ................................................................................................ 20
Chapter 2: Playing DVDs
Regional Coding ............................................................................................................. 24
Using Different Menus ................................................................................................... 24
Loading and Playing Discs ............................................................................................ 24
Using a Disc Menu ..........................................................................................................25
DVD Playback Features .................................................................................................. 27
Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan) ....................................................................... 27
Freeze Frame and Frame Advance ..........................................................................27
Slow Motion Playback .............................................................................................. 27
Play Mode .................................................................................................................28
Random .............................................................................................................. 28
Program .............................................................................................................. 28
Selecting a Title Number..........................................................................................29
Selecting a Chapter Number ................................................................................... 29
Remaining Play time ................................................................................................ 29
The Index Feature ....................................................................................................30
Subtitles .................................................................................................................... 30
Changing the Audio Language ...............................................................................30
Changing the Camera Angle ...................................................................................30
Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................30
To Repeat a Chapter or Title ............................................................................. 31
A•B Repeat ......................................................................................................... 32
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc.
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Chapter 3: Playing Audio CDs and MP3 Discs
Loading and Playing an Audio CD................................................................................. 34
Audio CD Playback Features ..........................................................................................34
Skipping Tracks .........................................................................................................34
Time Search...............................................................................................................34
Remaining Play Time ................................................................................................ 35
Play Mode ........................................................................................................... 35
Random .............................................................................................................. 35
Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................36
To Repeat a Track or Disc...................................................................................36
A-B Repeat .........................................................................................................36
Playing Mp3 Discs ..................................................................................................... 37
Pitch ....................................................................................................................37
Karaoke ..................................................................................................................... 38
Pitch ....................................................................................................................38
Chapter 4: Playing Video CDs
What is a Video CD? .......................................................................................................40
The Video CD Disc Menu ................................................................................................ 40
If the Video CD Has Playback Control ...........................................................................40
Bypassing Playback Control .....................................................................................40
Resuming Playback Control .....................................................................................41
Using the Time Search Feature ...................................................................................... 41
A-B Repeat ......................................................................................................................41
Remaining Play Time ......................................................................................................41
The Index Feature ........................................................................................................... 42
Chapter 5: The Menu System
The Display Menu ........................................................................................................... 44
Image ........................................................................................................................ 44
Standard ...................................................................................................................45
Angle ......................................................................................................................... 45
Menu Language ....................................................................................................... 45
Selecting Digital Output Type ................................................................................. 46
Subtitles .................................................................................................................... 46
The Sound Menu ............................................................................................................ 47
Compression ............................................................................................................. 47
Range ........................................................................................................................47
Mono/Stereo ............................................................................................................. 47
Speakers .................................................................................................................... 48
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Chapter 5: The Menu System (continued)
Password Setup .............................................................................................................. 49
Creating a Password ................................................................................................. 49
Changing the Password Mode ................................................................................49
The Preferences Menu....................................................................................................50
Selecting the Audio Preference ............................................................................... 50
Selecting the Subtitle Language ............................................................................. 50
Changing the Disc Menu Language ........................................................................ 51
Setting the Rating Limit ........................................................................................... 51
Defaults ..................................................................................................................... 52
Language Code List .................................................................................................. 52
Chapter 6: Other Information
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................54
Warranty .........................................................................................................................56
Accessories Order Form..................................................................................................59
Index ................................................................................................................................ 61
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Connections and Setup
Chapter Overview
Things to Consider
Choose your Connection
The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player
Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Display
Installing the Batteries
How to Find Your TV’s Input Channel
How to Move Around the DVD Player’s Menu System
Set the Menu Language
Setting Other Options
The Remote Control
Connections and Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
Turn off the TV and/or components before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your DVD player.
Protect Components from Overheating
Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
Don’t stack components.
When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t flow around other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV.
If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.
Connection Pictures
Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video).
Note: The illustrations in this book are representational, and in some instances may not exactly match the item represented.
Types of Discs Your DVD Player will Play
DVD video discs – DVD video discs contain high quality picture and sound content.
Audio discs – Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only.
Video CDs – Like DVD discs, VCDs contain picture and sound content. VCDs hold less content that DVD discs.
CD-R (MP3 files) – CD-R discs with MP3 files recorded or downloaded on them..
VIDEO CD
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Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your DVD player. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Turn to the appropriate page and connect your DVD player.
Components Cables Needed Connection Go to...
Title
• Coaxial
• Audio/video
DVD
V
T
V
T
V
T
V
T
DVD
DVD
DVD
VCR
Dolby Digital Receiver
VCR
llite
te
a
S
• S-Video (optional)
• Coaxial
• Audio/video
• S-Video (optional)
• Coaxial
• Audio/video
• S-Video (optional)
• Coaxial
• Audio/video
• S-Video (optional)
TV + DVD
TV + DVD + VCR page 9
TV + DVD +
Dolby Digital
TV + DVD +
VCR + Satellite
page 8
pages
10-13
page
14-15
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
Note: Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled set, but the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately for better visibility.
Audio/Video cables
Coaxial cable
S-Video cable
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TV
AUDIO OUT
R
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
L
V
T
DVD
S-VIDEO
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
RL
ANT IN
2
1
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
R
R
COAXIAL
L
1
L
2
OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
DVD PLAYER
AUDIO OUT
1
2
DVD Player + TV with Audio/Video Input Jacks
1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV.
2. Connect the video cable.
Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the
back of your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV.
OR
S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video Input jack, connect the S-Video cable to the
S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player and to the S-Video jack on your TV. If your TV doesn’t have S-Video, use the basic video connection listed above.
Note: Your cable or off-air connection to the television should not be affected by this connection. Connect your cable or off-air antenna to your television as you normally would. You may need to consult your television manual for details.
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TV
AUDIO OUT
R
Connections and Setup
L
V
T
DVD
VCR
DVD PLAYER
VCR
OUT
IN
S-VIDEO
1
2
L R
AUDIO
L R
AUDIO OUT
R
R
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
L
1
L
2
VIDEO
2
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
AUDIO IN
RL
1
ANT IN
4
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT
3
DVD Player + TV + VCR
1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV.
2. Connect the video cable.
Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the
back of your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV.
OR
S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video Input jack, connect the S-Video cable to the
S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player and to the S-Video jack on your TV. If your TV doesn’t have S-Video, use the basic video connection listed above.
3. Connect the antenna or cable to the Antenna Input jack on the VCR.
4. Connect a coaxial cable to the antenna output jack on the VCR and to the Antenna Input jack on the television.
5. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
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Connections and Setup
TV
AUDIO OUT R
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
L
V
T
DVD
Dolby Digital Receiver
and/or DTS Receiver
3
DVD PLAYER
DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS RECEIVER
S-VIDEO
1
2
AUDIO OUT
R
R
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
L
1
L
2
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
AUDIO IN
RL
1
2
AUDIO IN
ANT IN
DIGITAL
IN
L
R
Dolby Digital® and DTS
®
Both Dolby Digital and DTS are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of film (while the film is being made). Both of these formats provide up to six separate channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofer.
The disc will play 5.1-channel sound only if you’ve connected a DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder and if the original movie the disc was recorded from was encoded in the Dolby Digital or DTS format.
Please Read This Before Using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Jack!
This player’s digital output jack is designed for a connection to a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder.
Older digital equipment may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection can create a high level of noise that may be harmful to your ears, and could damage headphones or speakers.
It is important to choose the correct Digital Output setting in the DVD Player’s Sound menu, especially when you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. For more information, see chapter 5.
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DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital or DTS Receiver
To Connect the DVD Player
1. Connect the left and right audio cables to your audio/video receiver and to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player.
2. If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver, insert an optical digital cable (not provided) to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD player to the Digital Input jack on the back of the receiver. You must also set the Digital Ouput setting in the Sound menu (see chapter 5).
3. Connect the video cable.
Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the
back of your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV.
OR
S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video Input jack, connect the S-Video cable to the
S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player and to the S-Video jack on your TV. If your TV doesn’t have S-Video, use the basic video connection listed above.
4. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc.
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Connections and Setup
TV
AUDIO OUT R
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
L
V
T
DVD
DVD PLAYER
S-VIDEO
AUDIO OUT
1
2
PRO LOGIC OR STEREO RECEIVER
R
R
VIDEO IN
2
VIDEO OUT
L
1
L
2
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
S-VIDEO
1
AUDIO IN
RL
OPTICAL
ANT IN
3
AUDIO IN
L
R
Dolby Pro Logic or
Stereo Receiver
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DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic or Stereo Receiver
To Connect the DVD Player
1. Connect the left and right audio cables to your audio/video receiver and to the AUDIO OUT FRONT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player.
2. Connect the video cable.
Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the
back of your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV.
OR
S-Video – If your TV has an S-Video Input jack, connect the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO
OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player and to the S-Video jack on your TV. If your TV doesn’t have S-Video, use the basic video connection listed above.
3. Down Mix Audio (optional) – Connect the second set of AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the DVD player to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV. This allows you to listen to discs without going through the receiver. For example, if it’s late at night and you want to listen to a disc without 6-channel sound on, you can turn off the receiver and listen to the disc through the TV speakers.
4. Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
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Connections and Setup
TV
AUDIO OUT R
L
V
T
DVD
VCR
DVD PLAYER
VCR
OUT
IN
S-VIDEO
1
2
L R
AUDIO
L R
AUDIO OUT
R
R
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
L
1
L
2
VIDEO
2
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
AUDIO IN
RL
1
ANT IN
4
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT
3
SATELLITE
SATELLITE RECEIVER
OUT
S-VIDEO
llite
te
a
S
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
LR
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE IN
SIGNAL
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR
SIGNAL
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DVD Player + TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver
1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV.
2. Connect the video cable.
Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the
back of your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV.
OR
S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video Input jack, connect the S-Video cable to the
S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player and to the S-Video jack on your TV. If your TV doesn’t have S-Video, use the basic video connection listed above.
3. Connect a coaxial cable to the antenna output jack on the VCR and to the Antenna Input jack on the television.
4. Use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna output on the satellite receiver to the antenna input on the VCR.
5. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
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The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player
When connecting, make sure you connect Output jacks to Input jacks, Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.
AUDIO OUT R and L
Insert audio cables (left and right) from these jacks on your DVD player to the corresponding Audio Input jacks (left and right) on your TV or receiver.
VIDEO OUT
(Composite Video Output)
Connect a video cable to this jack and to the Video Input jack on your TV.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Use a digital optical cable (not provided) to connect your DVD Player to a compatible Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder.
AUDIO OUT
R
1
R
2
VIDEO OUT
L
1
L
2
S-VIDEO
If your TV has an S-Video jack, you can connect an S-Video cable for increased video quality. The S-Video cable only carries the picture signal; remember to connect the left and right audio cables.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
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Front Panel Controls
Connections and Setup
2
KEY CONTROL
ON•OFF
MIC1 MIC LEVELMIC2 ECHO
MIN MAXMIN MAX
19
18
17
3
15
46 7
OPEN•
CLOSE
GO BACK SOUND REPEAT P.B.C.
1314 1216
PLAY/OK
51
SEARCH
9
1011
8
1. ON•OFF Use to turn the power on and off.
2. Pitch Controls pitch when playing karaoke discs. Press
one step, up to seven steps. Press
to raise the pitch.
to lower the pitch. Each push of the button lowers the pitch
3. Disc Tray Press OPEN•CLOSE to open and close disc tray.
4. OPEN•CLOSE Press to open and close the disc tray.
5. Previous Moves to the beginning of the preceding title, chapter, or track on a disc (in effect, “skipping” the title,
chapter, or track). Press and hold to reverse through the DVD or CD; each subsequent press and hold increases the reverse speed.
6. Next Moves to the beginning of the next title, chapter, or track on a disc (in effect, “skipping” the title, chapter, or
track). Press and hold to forward through the DVD or CD; each subsequent press and hold increases the forward speed.
7. SEARCH Turn the knob to the right for fast forward motion playback. Turn the knob to the left for fast reverse
motion playback.
8. STOP Stops disc play.
9. PAUSE Pauses disc play.
10. P.B.C. For Video CDs with playback control, turns playback control on/off.
11. REPEAT Accesses Repeat modes.
12. SOUND Changes the audio language.
13. GO BACK Returns to the previous menu.
14. PLAY Begins disc play (and closes disc tray if open).
15. Front Panel Display (See following page for details.)
16. Remote Sensor The sensor that reads signals from the remote.
17. Echo Controls the amount of echo when playing a Karaoke disc.
18. MIC LEVEL Controls the microphone volume level when playing a karaoke disc.
19. MIC1/MIC2 Plug in a karaoke microphone here.
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Install Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote.
2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote.
3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.
Important Battery Information
If you’re not going to use the remote for a month or more, be sure to remove the batteries because they can leak and cause damage.
Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.
Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.
Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.
Point the Remote in the Right Direction
When you want the remote to operate the DVD Player, point the remote at the DVD Player, not the TV. The remote has to be pointed in the correct direction and toward the correct component in order for the remote control’s signal to communicate with the sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path between the remote control and the component you want to operate so the signal isn’t blocked.
Turn on the TV and DVD Player
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