ProScan PS8600P User Manual

USER

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important instructions accompanying the product.

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 eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqO 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.

I=CC 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.

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 and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the player.

Model No. PS8600P Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone:

WARNING

To reducE; the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this DVD player' to rain or

moisture.

CAUTION

THIS PRODJCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR

PERFORM,_NCE OF PROCEDURES

OTHER THAN THOSE SPF-CIFIED HEREIN

MAY RESUL.T IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER

SERVICIr, IG 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 Locale Management Information. If the Locale number of a DVD disc does not correspond to

the Locale number of this DVD player, this

DVD player cannot play the disc. The Locale number for this DVD player is Locale #1.

Note:

This device is protected by LJ.S.patent

numbers 4,631,603 and 4,577,216 and 4,819,098 and other intellecl:ual property rights. The use of Macrovision's copy protection :ethnology 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.

Before You Begin ...............................................................................3

A Short 61ossary of DVD Terminology .....................................................................4

A (luick Tour of the Remote .......................................................................................5

Types of Disc That the Player Can Play ....................................................................8

Connections ........................................................................................ 9

Connecting Your DVD Player ...................................................................................10

Jacks and Cables......................................................................................................10

Choosing a Connection ..........................................................................................11

DVD Player + TV without AIV Input Jacks ...........................................................12

DVD Player + TV with AN Input Jacks ..................................................................13

DVD Player + IV + Audio/Video Receiver ............................................................14

DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital Receiver ...........................................................15

DVD Player + "IV + VCR ..............................................................................................16

Connect the AC Power Cord ....................................................................................17

Setting Up the Menu Language ..............................................................................17

Playing DVDs .................................................................................... 19

Loading and Playing a DVD ......................................................................................20

To Load and Play a DVD ........................................................................................20

DVD Playback Features ..............................................................................................21

Chapter Scan ............................................................................................................21

Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan) ................................................................21

Freeze Frame and Frame Advance .....................................................................21

Slow Motion Playback (In Freeze Frame Mode) ............................................21

Repeating Play .........................................................................................................22

Selecting Specific Scenes on a DVD ..................................................................22

Selecting a Title Number ..................................................................................22

Selecting a Chapter Number ...........................................................................23

Using the Elapsed Time .....................................................................................23

Selecting a Title Using the 6UIDE Button .......................................................24

Using a DVD's Author Menu ................................................................................24

Using the Subtitle Feature ...................................................................................26

Changing the Subtitle Language (On the Player) ....................................26

Changing the Audio Language ...........................................................................26

Changing the Camera Angle ...............................................................................27

Using the Marker Feature .....................................................................................27

Storing a Marker During DVD Playback ......................................................27

Playing a Marked Part .......................................................................................28

Clearing a Marker ...............................................................................................29

Playing Karaoke Discs ............................................................................................29

Playing Audio CDs .......................................................................... 31

Loading and Playing an Audio CD .........................................................................32

To Load and Play an Audio CD ............................................................................32

Dolby Digital is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Toble of Contents 1

Audio CD Playback Features ....................................................................................32

Skipping Tracks ........................................................................................................32

Repeating Play .........................................................................................................33

Selecting a Specific Track .....................................................................................33

Program Playback ...................................................................................................34

Deleting Programmed Tracks..........................................................................34

Playing Video CDs...........................................................................35

Loading and Playing aVideo CD.............................................................................36

To Load and Play a Video CD...........................................................................36

If the Video CD Has Playback Control ..............................................................36

Bypassing Playback Control .................................................................................37

Video CD Playback Features .....................................................................................37

Skipping Tracks........................................................................................................37

Repeating Play .........................................................................................................38

Selecting a Specific Track .....................................................................................38

Changing the Audio Channel Output ...............................................................39

Program Playback ...................................................................................................39

Program Playback with Playback Control ...................................................40

Deleting Programmed Tracks ..........................................................................40

Using the Setup Menu ................................................................... 41

Setting Up the Rating Level .....................................................................................42

Unlocking the Rating Level ......................................................................................43

Selecting the Initial Audio Language ....................................................................43

Selecting the Initial Subtitle Language ................................................................45

Selecting the "IVScreen Setting ..............................................................................46

Turning the On-Screen Messages ON/OFF ...........................................................47

Changing the Menu Language ................................................................................48

Setting Up Surround Sound Speakers...................................................................49

Language Code Chart .................................................................................................50

Reference .......................................................................................... 51

Programming the Remote Control .........................................................................52

Controlling a TV...................................................................................................52

Controlling a Satellite Receiver ......................................................................55

Controlling a VCR ...............................................................................................56

Front Panel Controls ...................................................................................................59

Front Panel Messages .................................................................................................59

Front Panel Display .....................................................................................................60

Back Panel......................................................................................................................61

Care and Maintenance ...............................................................................................62

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................63

Limited Warranty .........................................................................................................65

Index ................................................................................................................................68

2 Table of Contents

THERE'S ALWAYS A CATCH

Because DVD is a new technology, we recommend

that you take some time right now to read through this manual and familiarize yourself with the player.

i KNOW, YOU REALLY WANT TO

GET GOING

I know that you'd rather use your DVD player

than read about it, so rve divided this manual up into sections that address how to use each type of

disc that you can play on your player: DVDs,Audio CDs, andVideo CDs. So, you don't have to read all

of the book at once.

READ THE FIRST TWO SECTIONS FIRST

The first two sections,"BeforeYou Begin" and "Connections" include key information to get you started in the right direction. I suggest that you read at least these two sections before you do

anything; then you can go back to the sections that discuss the features as you want to use them.

A SHORT GLOSSARY OF DVD

TERMINOLOGY

Angles When making a DVD, the studio can incorporate various

camera angles which you can select by using the ANGLE button on

the remote. Note that not all DVDs contain multiple camera angles.

Author Menu The Author menu is the menu on a disc that allows

you to change settings for that disc. We call it the "Author" menu because its features are "authored" by the maker of the disc, and may

vary from disc to disc.

Chapter Each Title on a DVD can be divided into chapters (similar to tracks on an audio CD).

Dolby Digital This format is used when 5.l-channel audio signals are recorded onto the digital track of film. It provides five separate (discrete) channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common

subwoofer.

If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full

5.1-channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well asfrom titles with the Dolby Surround mark.

Title A DVD may contain several different titles; for example, if a disc contains four different movies, each might be considered a title

(and each may have several Chapters within it). Subtitling Because so much information can be stored on a DVD,

many discs may contain foreign languagesubtitles.

4 Before YouBegin

A QUICK TOUR OF THE REMOTE

You can usethis remote to control compatible components. The component buttons are programmed to operate some ProScan, RCA, and GE components. The buttons must be programmed to operate

other brands of components. (See"Programming the Remote" in the

"Reference" section.)

LIGHT BUTTON

Your back-lit remote has a light button (0) that glows in the dark.

Pressthis button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote buttons

remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of each other. If a button is not pressed within approximately eight seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power.

COMPONENT BUTTONS

(BUTTONS LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Use these buttons to turn on the component and set the remote to control the selected component.

DVD Use this button to turn on the DVD player and setthe remote to control the DVD player.

SAT Use this button to turn on a compatible satellite receiver. Used with PWR button to turn on some brands of satellite receivers.

VCR Use this button to turn on a compatible VCR and set the remote to control the VCR. Used with PWR button to turn on some brands of

VCRs.

TV Use this button to turn on a compatible TV and set the remote to control the TV. Used with PWR button to turn on some brands of TVs.

OVD

VCR SAT

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD STOP PAUSE

r,--i r-_! l-_rl

INFO PLAY MODE

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MUTF. REPEAT

0@0 0@@

0 0 0

INFUT MARKER'ANT

O O O

RETURt',I MENU SELECT

CLEAR ANGLE

q MOVE [_ AUDIO

GUIDE SUBTITLE SUBTITLE

ON/OFF

Before You Begin 5

DVD FUNCTION BUTTONS

(BUTTONS LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

ANGLE Use this button to access various camera angles on a DVD (if the DVD contains multiple camera angles).

AUDIO Use this button to accessvarious audio streams on a disc (if the disc contains multiple audio streams).

CH+ Allows you to move to the beginning of the next chapter or track on a disc (in effect, "skipping" the chapter or track).

CH- Allows you to move to the beginning of the preceding chapter or track on a disc (in effect, "skipping" the chapter or track).

CLEAR Allows you to clear information, for example to delete a marker thatyou have set.

DIGITS (0-9) Use the digit keys to input information such as chapter numbers, track numbers, or to make selections on some menu screens.

FORWARD Allows you to search forward through adisc while it is in play mode (or slow speed search in pause mode).

GUIDE Allows you to seethe titles that are available on the current DVD disc (if the disc contains a title menu).

INFO Displays information that isavailable about the disc, such as

the current title, chapter, and playing time. MARKERoANT Allows you to select (or "mark") places on a disc so

that you can quickly find them. MENU Brings up the main menu of the DVD disc. The information

you see will vary from disc to disc, and some discs may contain no

menu at all.

VCR SAT

RI-VERSE PLAY FORWARD

C>C>

RECORD STOP PAUSE

_ t-i-! 13_]

INFO PLAY MODE

® ®

® Q

MUTE REPEAT

O O Q

O 00 O 0 0

IF.PUT MARKER'ANT

O Q 0

RETURN MENU SELECT

CLE._R ANGLE

_ MOVE _ AUDIO

GUIDE SUBTITLE SUBTITLE

ON/OFF

6 Before You Begin

MOVE Arrows Use the arrows to navigate through the menu system of both the DVD player and the DVD discs. Use SELECT to choose a highlighted option.

PAUSE Pauses disc play.

PLAY Begins disc play (and closes disc tray, if open).

PLAY MODE Allows you to program the order in which tracks are played during audio or video CD playback.

PWR (Power) Turns on power when the player is in standby mode; or puts the player in standby mode when power is on.

REPEAT Allows you to repeat the play of a title, chapter, track, or Disc.

RETURN While using the on-screen menu system, takes you to the preceding menu screen.

REVERSE Allows you to search backward through a disc while it is in play mode (or slow speed search in pause mode).

SELECT Use to choose a highlighted option.

SETUP Brings up the DVD player's Setup menu.

STOP Stops disc play.

SUBTITLE Allows you to temporarily change the language preference for the subtitle feature.

SUBTITLE ON/OFF Turns the subtitling feature on and off. To select a language option for subtitles, you need to use the SUBTITLE button.

DVD

VCR SAT

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD STOP PAUSE

•_.3 r-i-1 _

INFO

MUTE

PLAY MODE

REPEAT

O O Q @ @ @

0 0 Q

INPUT MARKER'ANT

o Q o

RETURN MENU SELECT

CLEAR ANGLE

o0,0

GUIDE SUBTITLE SUBTITLE

ON/OFF

When ! or !./appears on- ]

screen, it indicates an invalid button press.

Before You Begin 7

INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE

1. Open the battery door on the back of the remote.

2. Insert four, fresh, AAA-size batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.

3. Replace the battery door.

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.

TYPES OF DIscs THAT THE PLAYER

CAN PLAY

This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs, having the corresponding Iogos:

Audio CDs

DIGITAL AUOIO

• Video CDs

• DVDs

DO NOT Use CD-R Discs!

The wave length of the pickup of this

DVD player may cause CD-R discs to be erased. DO NOT play CD-R discs

in this player!

8 Before You Begin

A FEW THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Before you connect your DVD player, there are a

few things that you need to know.

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet.

Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other

components before you connect or disconnect

any cables.

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference

• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the

TV's back panel instead of straight down the

middle after you connect your components.

Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the audio/video cables as

much as possible.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly

grounded.

Protect Your Components from Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the

components.Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your

components in a stand.

JACKS AND CABLES

S-Video Jack and Cable (S-VHS)

The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DVD

player. This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction

with audio cables to connect the DVD player to your TV.

Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

S-Video Jack

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound

quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack. These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between

components. The DVD audio/video jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your TV hasonly

one input for audio (mono), you may need a Y-adaptor to combine sound from both channels.

Audio/Video jacks

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

You may not need coaxial cables to connect the DVD player to your TV, but you may need to use coaxial cables to carry the cable, satellite,

or off-air signal to your television.

Optical Cable (for Connecting to a Dolby Digital

Receiver)

If you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable-type input, you can use an optical cable to connect the DVD player to that

receiver to get the best sound quality.

RF jack

Optical jack

RF Output Adaptor If your television hasonly an RF input jack, you will need to use an RF

output adaptor (not included) to convert the line output signal to an RF signal.

RF Adaptor jack

10 Connections

CHOOSING A CONNECTION

The following pages show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components. Refer to your TV, VCR, Audio/Video Receiver, or Dolby Digital Receiver owner's manual for more information on hooking up your specific components.

DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks .................... 12

If your television only has antenna (RF)inputs, you will need to get an RF output adaptor in order to connect the DVD player. This connection

gives you a good quality picture and sound.

DVD Player + TV with A/V Input Jacks (and/or S-Video) .. 13

If your television has AN input jacks use them to connect your DVD for better quality picture and sound. (For the best quality picture, use the S-Video input if your television hasone.)

DVD Player + TV + Audio/Video Receiver .................... 14

If your television has an S-Video input, and you have an Audio/Video Receiver, use this connection to get the best quality picture and sound.

DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital Receiver ................... 15

If your television has an S-Video input, and you have a Dolby Digital Receiver (with optical-type jack), use this connection to get the best

quality picture and sound.

DVD Player + TV + VCR ............................................... 16

If you want to include a VCR in your connection scheme, this shows you one possible connection.

FINISHING THE CONNECTION

After you have connected all of the components, you will need to attach the power cord, and setthe on-screen menu language

(see page 17 for more information).

on't Forget to Plug It In 1

er you've connected the components,

on't forget to plug in the DVD player.

Connections 11

DVD PLAYER + TV WITHOUT AN INPUT JACKS

(Good Picture and Mono Sound Quality)

DVD PLAYER

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CABLE

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OUTPUT ADAPTOR

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To CONNECT THE DVD PLAYER

If you do not have audio!video input jacks on your television, you need to use an RF output adaptor.

1. Connect the RF output adaptor into the back of the player as shown above.

2. Connect the off-air antenna or your cable signal to the antenna input on the RF output adaptor.

3. Cornect the output from the RF output adaptor to the antenna input on your television.

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DVD

player. See Safety Information, inside

front cover'.

To WATCH DVD

Tune your television to the EF output adaptor's output channel (the output adaptor should have a CH 3/4 switch to indicate the output

channel).

Consult the owner's manuals of the additional components you are

connecting for more detailed

connection information for those particular ,components.

12 Connections

DVD PLAYER + TV WITH AN INPUT JACKS

(Better Picture and Sound Quality)

CABLE

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO

DVD

PLAYER

TO CONNECT THE DVD PLAYER

1. Use audio/video cables to connect the AUDIO OUT MIXED FRONT L and R jacks to the TV.

2. Use a video cable to connect either VIDEO OUT jack to a TV (or the S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack, if your television has an S-Video input).

Note:

• Your cable or off-air connection to the television should not be

affected by this connection. Connect as you normally would to your television. (You may need to consult your television manual for details.)

To WATCH DVD

Tune your television to either the Video or S-Video input channel. Consult your television manual for specific details.

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DVD player. See Safety Information, inside

front cover.

Consult the owner's manuals of the additional components you are connecting for more detailed

connection information for those

particular (:omponents.

Connections 13

DVD PLAYER + TV + AUBIONIDEO RECEIVER

(Best Picture and Sound Quality)

AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO

k R

CABLE

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

DVD

AUDIONIDEC RECEIVER

TO CONNECT THE DVD PLAYER

1. If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround receiver, use audio/video cables to connect the AUDIO OUT SURROUND FRONT L and R, CENTER, REAR L and R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the corresponding jacks on the receiver.

If your receiver only has right and left AUDIO IN jacks, connect it to the AUDIO OUT MIXED FRONT L and R / jacks.

2. Use a video cable to connect either VIDEO OUT jack to a TV (or the S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack, if your television has an S-Video input).

To WATCH DVD

Tune your television to either the Video or S-Video input channel. Use your audio/video receiver for audio.

If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you wil_ obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that: provide full

5. I-channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles with the Dolby Surround mark.

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DVD player. See :Safety Information, inside

front cover.

Consult the owner's manuals of the

additional components 'you are

connecting for more detailed connection intbrmation for those

particular components.

14 Connections

DVD PLAYER + TV + DOLBY DIGITAL

(Best Picture and Sound Quality)

AUDIO VID£O S V_DEO

PLAYER i.i._.=._.

DIGITAL

RECEIVER

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To CONNECT THE DVD PLAYER

Use audio/video cables to connect the AUDIO MIXED FRONT L and P,jacks to the Dolby Digital receiver. Or

Use an optical cable to connect the DIGITAL AC-3 or PCM jack to a Dotby Digital receiver having an AC-3 or PCM jack.

Use a video cable to connect either VIDEO OUT jack to a TV (or the S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack, if your television has an S-Video input).

Dolby Digital

This format is used when 5.1-channel audio signals are recorded onto

the digital track of film. It provides 5 separate (discrete) channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofer.

To WATCH DVD

Tune your televisior_ to either the Video or S-Video input channel for the video output. Use your Dolby Digital receiver for audio output.

RECEIVER

PLEASE READ BEFORE USINGTHE DIGITAL OUT

JACK!

This player's Digital Out:put jack fully

complies with the international standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) receiver or Dolby Digital (AC-3 or P,CH) decoder.

DO NOT use the Digital Output jack

to connect to equipment other than a

Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) receiver

or Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) decoder. Such a connection can create

a high level of noise that: may be

harmful to your ears, and could

damage headphones or speakers. Older digital equipment, some of

which is not fully compliant with

IEC9S8, is likely to cause this problem.

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DVD player. See Safety Information, inside

front cover.

Consult the owner's manuals of the

additional c:omponents you are connecting for more detailed

connection information for those particular components.

Connections 15

DVD PLAYER + TV + VCR

The following is one possible connection if you want to include a VCR in your connection scheme.

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OFF AIR SIGNAL

To CONNECT THE DVD PLAYER

1. Use audio!video cables to connect the AUDIO OUT MIXED FRONT L and R jacks to the TV.

2. Use a video cable to connect either VIDEO OUT jack to a TV (or the S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack, if your television has an S-Video input).

To CONNECT THE VCR

1. Connect the off-air antenna or cable to the antenna input on the VCR.

2. Use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna output on the VCR to the antenna input on the television.

To WATCH DVD

Tune your television to either the Video or S-Video input channel. Consult your television manual for specific details.

To WATCH VCR

Tune your television to channel 3 or 4 depending on how you set the CH3/4 switch on the back of the VCR.

Connections

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DVD player. See Saiety InforlTlation, inside

front cover.

r •

Consult the owner's manuals of the additional cor_ponents you are

connecting for more deltailed connection information for those

particular components.

CONNECT THE AC POWER CORD

After you have connected the components, you need to connect the AC power cord. Connect the AC power cord to the back of the DVD player ancl to an AC power outlet (AC120 V, 50-60 Hz).

SETTING UP THE MENU LANGUAGE

By default, the menu language is set to English. If you want to change the menu language, go to the Setup menu and select the "Menu Language" option.

NOTE: Make, suJe that the p_'ug is fully seated in the DVD play(_.r.

OTHER LANGUAGE OPTIONS

The Menu Language feature changes the language only for the text on the menu screens. There are other language options available for subtitling and audio.

For more information on these language options, see "Using the Setup Menu."

MENU SYSTEM NAVIGATION TOOL

The menu system has an on-screen navigation tool located in the lower right-hand corner, indicating which arrows you can press to point to menu options.

The arrows that are [it up represent the arrow buttons on the remote or front panel that are currently available. When the crosshair (+) is lit, you can press the SELECT button to select the option current[}, highlighted in the menu screen.

Connections 17

A NEW WAY OF LOOKING AT THINGS

In this :section you learn how to use your DVD player to play DigitaIVideo Discs (DVDs for short).

As a little up-front information, you should know that although some of the remote buttons look the same as those you would use with aVCR or CD player, the functions work somewhat differently. So, take some time now to find out how to play DVDs, and then you can sit back and enjoy all of the features it has to offer you.

ALSO KEEP IN MIND...

In order for some of the player's features to work, the DVDs that you use must be encoded with specific: information. For example, a disc must contain subtitles in order for the player to show them to you.

REGIONAL CODING

Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by

region.These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the

disc will not play.This player's regional code is Locale # I.

LOADING AND PLAYING A DVD

Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. Note that the following discs CANNOT be used with this player:

• Laserdisc

• CD-I, CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROM

• Mini Disc

° Discs recorded using other broadcast standards

(i.e. PAL or SECAM)

• CD-G discs play audio only, not graphics

To LOAD AND PLAY A DVD

Make sure that you have properly connected the DVD player (see

"Connections") and the player is turned on before you begin.

1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front of the DVD player.

2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc's label facing up.

3. Press the PLAY button to close the disc tray.

The DVD player reads the table of contents, and displays the

disc',,; title menu (if it has one).

Le, Qe, INld.l' ot |kldia_€l baIC'batt

Title Menu

1. High School

2. College

3. Semi-Pro

4. Professional

A List of Titles

An example of a disc's title menu.

4. Use the MOVE arrow buttons to point to (highlight) a menu item, and then press SELECT to begin playing the highlighted menu item.

5. Press STOP to stop playback.

Insert disc with the label side facing up.

Resume Feature

When you :stop disc play, the player remembers where you stopped, so when you press PLAY again to begin play, it will pic_ up where you left off (unless the disc is removed, or the player is unplugged). Because resume uses elapsed time as a marker, this feature does not work with discs that do not kee I) elapsed time (for example, interactive DVDs).

20 Playing DVDs

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ProScan PS8600P User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual