RCA 15L500TD User Manual
Changing Entertainment. Again.
LCD TV/DVD
User's Guide
15L500TD
TOCOM 1628714C
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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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.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ..................... 3
Protect Against Power Surges .............................. 3
Protect Components from Overheating .............. 3
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio
Interference....................................................... 3
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ... 3
Use Indirect Light .................................................. 4
Cables Needed to Connect Components to
Your TV ......................................................................... 4
Connecting Power and Cable or Antenna .................. 5
Connecting a VCR or Other Component .....................6
Connecting to an External TV or Component ............ 8
Jacks on the side of the TV/DVD ................................. 9
Right side (when facing the unit) ........................ 9
Left side (when facing the unit) ......................... 10
Front of the TV/DVD................................................... 10
Top of the TV/DVD ...................................................... 11
Put Batteries in the Remote ....................................... 12
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete
the Initial Setup .......................................................... 13
Turn on the TV/DVD ................................................... 13
Using the Menus......................................................... 13
Complete the Initial Setup ......................................... 14
Complete Auto Channel Search ......................... 14
Next Steps ...................................................................15
What to Expect ........................................................... 15
TV and DVD Modes ............................................. 15
Menu Systems ...................................................... 15
User’s Guide ......................................................... 15
Remote Control Buttons ............................................ 16
Chapter 2: Playing Discs
DVD Basics................................................................... 18
Regional Coding .................................................. 18
Using Different Menus ........................................ 18
Types of Discs Your DVD Will Play ...................... 18
Loading and Playing Discs .................................. 19
Playback Features ....................................................... 20
Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan) .................. 20
Skipping Tracks or Songs..................................... 20
Skipping Chapters ............................................... 20
Zoom .................................................................... 20
Using a Disc Menu ............................................... 21
Using the Display Banner........................................... 22
Selecting a Chapter ............................................. 22
Changing the Audio Language .......................... 23
Changing the Subtitle Language ....................... 23
Changing the Camera Angle .............................. 23
Using the Repeat Feature ................................... 24
Playing Audio CDs ...................................................... 25
Using the Repeat Feature ................................... 25
Playing mp3 Discs .......................................................26
Selecting Folders and Songs ............................... 26
Skipping Songs .................................................... 27
Changing the Play Mode .................................... 27
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Chapter 3: DVD Menus
Using the Setup Menu ............................................... 28
Display .................................................................. 28
OSD (On-Screen Display) Language ................... 30
Default ................................................................. 30
Explanation of Rating Limits ..................................... 31
To Set Ratings for Rated Titles:........................... 31
Changing Your Password .................................... 32
Resetting Your Password .................................... 32
Chapter 4: TV Menus and Features
Closed Caption Menu .................................................33
Picture Menu ............................................................... 33
Sound Menu................................................................ 34
Setup Menu................................................................. 35
Parental Controls and V-Chip..................................... 36
How V-Chip Works .............................................. 36
USA V-Chip Rating System .................................. 37
Activating V-Chip ................................................ 38
TV Ratings ............................................................ 38
Movie Ratings ...................................................... 40
Setting Your Password ........................................ 41
Resetting Your Password .................................... 41
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting.......................................................... 42
Care and Cleaning ...................................................... 46
Handling Cautions ............................................... 46
Formation of Condensation ............................... 47
Handling Discs ..................................................... 47
Cleaning Discs ...................................................... 47
Limited Warranty........................................................ 48
Accessory Information ............................................... 50
How to Order ...................................................... 50
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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 component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
•Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately.
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.
•If 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 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.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from
being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the
Important Safety Instructions packed separately.
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Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect
lighting.
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables you may need for the connections represented in this book.
Coaxial cable
Audio/Video
cables
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ANT.
INPUT
AV 2
AV 1
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
ANT IN
DC 12V
2
Remove the
cover on the
right side of
the unit to
show the jack
panel.
Make sure to use
the supplied “L”adapter to make
From Cable
or Antenna
this connection
easier.
1
Right side of the
TV/DVD
Connecting Power and Cable or Antenna
1. Connect the power supply.
Connect one end of the power supply to the DC 12V jack on the right side of the TV/DVD (when you’re facing it) and the other
end into a wall outlet.
2. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your TV/DVD.
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the ANT. jack on the TV/DVD. Use the supplied “L”-adapter to
make this connection easier. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the “L”-adapter, then push the “L”adapter onto the ANT. jack on the TV/DVD.
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Connecting a VCR or Other Component
Make sure to use
the supplied “L”adapter to make
this connection
easier.
Back of the VCR
Right side of the
TV/DVD
1A
ANT.
Remove the
AV 2
AV 1
VIDEO
AUDIO
ANT IN
2
DC 12V
cover on the
right side of
the unit to
show the jack
panel.
1B
The back of your
VCR may not look
exactly like the one
shown here.
2
RF OUT
From Cable
or Antenna
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1. Connect your VCR to the TV/DVD.
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the AV1 or AV2 AUDIO In L and R jacks on the right
side of the TV/DVD (when you’re facing it) and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR (sometimes
labeled L and R). Then connect the video cable (yellow) to the AV1 or AV2 VIDEO In jack on the TV/
DVD and to the Video Output jack on the VCR.
You can also use this connection for another component, such as a camcorder or video game system.
– OR–
B. Connect a coaxial cable to the ANT. jack on the TV/DVD and to the RF Output jack on the VCR
(sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). Use the supplied “L”-adapter to make this connection easier.
Connect the coaxial cable from your VCR to the “L”-adapter, then push the “L”-adapter onto the ANT.
jack on the TV/DVD.
2. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR (sometimes
labeled In From Antenna).
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AUDIO
OUT
R
L
VIDEO
OUT
1A
1B
TV (back panel)
L / MONO
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
L
IN
R
OUT
CABLE/
ANTENNA
Left side of the
TV/DVD
The back of your TV may not
look exactly like the one
shown here.
Connecting to an External TV or Component
Use the following connection to connect to an external TV or monitor or component, such as an audio/video receiver.
1. Connect your TV/DVD to an external TV.
A. Connect audio (white and red) cables to the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks on the back of the TV/DVD and to the Audio Input
jacks on your TV.
B. Connect a video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the TV/DVD and to the Video Input jack on the back of your
TV.
Note: Check with the owner’s manual that came with your TV for details on what channel the TV needs to be on to see a picture
from the TV/DVD (sometimes SOURCE or VIDEO) when using the AUDIO/ VIDEO OUT jacks.
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ANT.
AV 2
AV 1
VIDEO
ANT IN
AUDIO
DC 12V
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
R
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
L
VIDEO
Right side of the
TV/DVD
Left side of the
TV/DVD
Jacks on the side of the TV/DVD
Right side (when facing the unit)
ANT. (Antenna In) Connect your cable or off-air antenna to this jack.
VIDEO Input Receives video from another component, such as a camcorder or an internet access device, so you can see it on the
TV/DVD’s LCD screen. To access the component you connected, press the INPUT (SOURCE) button until AV appears on the
screen.
AUDIO Input (L/R) Receives audio from another component, such as a camcorder or an internet access device, so you can hear
what’s being played on the connected component.
DC 12V Connect the AC power supply to this jack.
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Left side (when facing the unit)
Headphone jacks Connect headphones to listen to the sound.
Note: When either or both of the headphones are in use, there will be no sound from the speakers.
AUDIO OUT (L/R) Sends the audio playing in the TV/DVD to another component, such as a TV or sends
the sound to powered (amplified) speakers.
VIDEO OUT Sends the video playing in the TV/DVD to another component such as a TV.
Front of the TV/DVD
LCD screen
Stand
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TV
POWER VOLUME MENU CHANNEL ENTER
SOURCE
PLAY NEXT STOP EJECT
PREVIOUS
1
3
2
5
4
7
6
9
8
10
11
12
Top of the TV/DVD (listed from left to right)
1. POWER Turns the unit on or off.
2. SOURCE Toggles between TV, AV (VID1, VID2), and DVD modes. In DVD mode, displays the signal from the DVD; in TV
mode, displays the signal from off-air antenna or cable programming; in AV mode, displays the signal from the component
connected to the audio/video input jacks on the TV/DVD (such as a camcorder or video game system).
3. VOLUME up and down buttons Increases or decreases the sound from the built-in speakers.
4. MENU In TV mode, displays the TV Main menu.
5. CHANNEL up and down buttons In TV mode, changes the channel up or down.
6. ENTER When a menu is on the screen, selects the highlighted item.
7. Disc slot
8. PREVIOUS ( ) Goes to the previous chapter on a DVD disc, track on a CD, or song on an mp3 disc.
9. PLAY ( ) Plays a disc.
10. NEXT ( )Advances to the next chapter on a DVD disc, track on a CD, or song on an mp3 disc.
11. STOP ( ) Stops disc play.
12. EJECT Ejects a disc.
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Put Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.
2. Insert two new AAA 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.
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How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Initial Setup
The technical term is “Navigation”– how you move through the on-screen menus. The method is the same
throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the menus on the screen.
Use the up and down arrow buttons to move up or down. Use the right and left arrow buttons to move right
or left.
To change the item that you’ve highlighted, press the ENTER button.
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list (appears
darker, brighter, or a different color).
Turn on the TV/DVD
Press ON-OFF on the remote or POWER on the top of the TV/DVD.
Using the Menus
You might want to make yourself familiar with the menu system. Because this is a combination unit (TV and
DVD), there is a DVD menu and a TV menu. Each operate a little differently, but the basic operation is the
same.
Press the MENU button to bring up a menu, and use the arrow buttons until the item you want is highlighted.
To select it, press ENTER. To return to normal TV viewing and remove on-screen displays, repeatedly press
MENU.
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Complete the Initial Setup
The menu systems in your TV/DVD allow the unit’s features to work properly. You’ll need to set a few
important menu items the first time you turn on your TV/DVD.
MAIN MENU
CLOSED CAPTION
PICTURE
SOUND
SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
SETUP
ADD
ERASE
AUTO CH. SEARCH
ANTENNA INPUT
ANTENNA INPUT
AIR
CABLE
HRC
IRC
Tip
You can also program the available channels by
pressing the AUTO CH. SEARCH button on the
remote. You still need to set the ANTENNA INPUT
in the menu for the type of signal you have first,
however.
Complete Auto Channel Search
This part of the setup allows the TV to search for all channels viewable through your
antenna or cable TV system. This is called auto channel search.
1. Make sure the remote is in the TV mode by pressing the TV button.
2. Press MENU (the Main menu appears).
3. Press the down arrow button until SETUP is highlighted, and press ENTER (the
SETUP menu appears).
4. Press the down arrow button until ANTENNA INPUT is highlighted, and press
ENTER (the ANTENNA INPUT menu appears).
5. Press the down arrow button to highlight AIR (for an off-air antenna) or CABLE,
HRC, or IRC (cable systems) depending on the type of signal you have. Then press
ENTER.
Note: Contact your cable company if you’re not sure which system you have.
6. Press MENU again (the Main menu appears); press ENTER to select the SETUP
menu.
7. Press the down arrow button until AUTO CH. SEARCH is highlighted, and press
ENTER to begin the auto channel search. This may take several seconds.
Once the search is complete, you can begin watching TV. To add or delete any channels,
go to page 35.
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Next Steps
This chapter is dedicated to connecting your TV/DVD. Before you start playing discs, you might want to get familiar with the remote
control — the next few pages of this chapter have details.
If you want to skip straight to playing discs, go to Chapter 2 (page 18). It explains playback features of DVDs, Audio CDs, Video
CDs, and discs that contain mp3 files.
The DVD menu system is outlined in Chapter 3 (page 28), the TV menu system and features are described in Chapter 4 (page 33),
and Chapter 5 contains troubleshooting assistance, your Limited Warranty, and additional information about your TV/DVD.
What to Expect
TV and DVD Modes
As you familiarize yourself with this product, keep in mind that you need to tell the remote which part of the unit you want to operate
— the DVD part of the unit or the TV part. To operate the DVD part of the TV/DVD, press the DVD button on the remote. To
operate the TV part, press the TV button.
Menu Systems
Since this product combines a DVD player with a TV, the menu systems are separate. The settings in one menu system don’t affect the
other. For example, you have to set the parental controls for the TV menu and then set them for the DVD player menu.
User’s Guide
In this user’s guide, the product is generally referred to as a TV/DVD. You might see features referenced separately as TV or DVD
player features, or you might see them combined, depending on the feature.
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ON•OFF
AUTO
CH.SEARCH
ERASE/
ADD
ANTENNA
MENU
INFO
GO BACK
CC/
SUBTITLE
PAUSE STOP
TV DVD
1
4
7
CH
ENTER
CH
A-B
VOL +
VOL –
AUDIO
ANGLE
EJECT
Remote Control Buttons (listed in alphabetical order)
(Fast Forward) Scans forward on a disc.
(Fast Reverse) Scans backward on a disc.
32
65
98
0
PIC/SEL
MUTE
INPUT/
SETUP
REPEAT
ZOOM
PLAY
(Previous) Goes to the previous chapter on a DVD disc, track on a CD, or song
on an mp3.
(Next) Advances to the next chapter on a DVD disc, track on a CD, or song on
an mp3.
0-9 (Number buttons) In DVD mode, enter chapter or tracks. In TV mode, enter
channel numbers. To enter a channel above 99, press and hold the 1 button until 1 and
two dashes (– –) appear, then add the second two digits. Example: to tune to channel
123, press and hold 1 until 1– – appears, release the 1 button and then press 2 and 3.
A-B Sets the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat.
ANGLE Displays and selects the camera angles. Each time you press the button, the
angle changes. The number of angles varies from disc to disc.
ANTENNA Switches between cable TV or off-air antenna.
Arrow (up, down, left, right) buttons Use these buttons to access items on the
LCD screen.
AUDIO In TV mode, it cycles through the BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE. In DVD
mode, displays the Audio language status banner.
AUTO CH. SEARCH Starts searching for all available channels.
CC/SUBSTITLE In TV mode, displays the closed caption option. In DVD mode,
displays the subtitle language of the DVD disc (if the disc was created with subtitles).
Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes.
CH (Channel) up and down buttons Changes to the next or previous channel.
DVD Turns on the TV/DVD in DVD mode. Puts the remote in DVD mode.
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EJECT Ejects a disc.
ENTER When a menu is on the screen, selects the item that is highlighted.
ERASE /ADD Erases or adds the current channel to the channel list.
GO BACK In DVD mode returns you to the previous screen. In TV model returns to the previous channel.
INFO In DVD mode, displays current disc information while the disc is playing. In TV mode, displays the
Input information.
INPUT/SETUP In TV mode, toggles through the TV, VID1, VID2, and DVD signals. In DVD mode,
displays the DVD’s setup menu.
MENU In DVD mode, displays the disc menu. The content of the menu varies from disc to disc. In TV
mode, displays the TV Main Menu.
MUTE Reduces sound to an inaudible level.
ON-OFF Turns the TV/DVD on and off.
PAUSE ( ) Pauses disc playback.
PIC/SEL (Picture Select) Toggles through the picture settings. The level is adjusted by using the left and right
arrow buttons.
PLAY Plays a disc.
REPEAT Toggles the REPEAT modes. The options vary depending on the type of disc you are playing.
STOP ( ) Stops playback.
TV Turns on the TV/DVD in TV mode. Puts the remote in TV mode.
VOL + /– (Volume) buttons Increases or decreases the volume.
ZOOM Zooms in or out on the picture when playing a DVD disc.
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Chapter 2: Playing Discs
DVD Basics
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
don’t match, the disc won’t play. This unit’s code is region 1. Discs with other regional codes can’t be played in this unit.
Using Different Menus
Each disc is programmed with different features. There are two separate menu paths that you can use to access features: the disc’s menu
and the DVD’s status banner. Remember that a feature only works if the disc was programmed with that feature. For example, if you
choose subtitles, the subtitles only appear if the disc was created with subtitles.
• The Disc menu – The disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD’s status banner. The contents of each disc’s
menu vary according to how the disc was created and what features are included. Sometimes a disc’s menu appears automatically
when you insert the disc, or you can access it by pressing the MENU button.
• The DVD’s status banner – The status banner appears across the top of the screen when a disc is playing. It can only be accessed
while you are playing a disc. It’s turned on and off with the DISPLAY button on the remote.
Types of Discs Your DVD Will Play
•DVD discs and Video CDs – Contain video.
•Audio discs – Contain musical or sound content only.
• mp3 discs – Contain audio files (for example, a CD-R with downloaded mp3 files).
This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs: DVDs, audio CDs, Video CDs, and CDs with mp3 files. Before you
put a disc in the player, make sure it is compatible.
You can’t play the following types of discs: Laserdiscs, CD-I, CD-ROM (computer-only discs), DVD-ROM, discs recorded using other
broadcast standards (i.e. PAL or SECAM), or CD-G discs.
Note: Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup and disc design.
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Chapter 2: Playing Discs
Loading and Playing Discs
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, DVD-ROM
•MiniDisc
• CD-G discs play audio only, not graphics
To Load and Play a Disc
1. Press ON-OFF on the remote or POWER on the top of the TV/DVD. Then make sure the unit is in
DVD mode [press the DVD button.
2. Insert the disc into the disc slot on the top of the unit. Make sure the disc’s label is facing you (double-sided
discs have content on both sides, so you can place either side toward you).
The player reads the disc’s table of contents, and then one of following happens depending on how the disc was
programmed:
•No disc menu appears, a screen saver is displayed.
• The disc menu appears.
• The disc menu appears on the screen when you press PLAY.
• The disc starts playing automatically.
If no picture or screen saver is displayed, press the INPUT/SETUP (SOURCE) button to put the player in
DVD mode.
To Eject a Disc
Press the EJECT button to eject a disc. If you want to return to normal TV viewing, press INPUT/SETUP
(SOURCE) to change to TV mode.
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Playback Features
Playback operations of DVDs and CDs vary among discs. Since this unit plays DVDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Refer to the instructions
packed with the DVDs for information.
Playback features aren’t usually available during the opening credits of a movie. If a playback feature isn’t
available, the invalid symbol appears on the screen when you press a button.
Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan)
To scan quickly through the disc when you’re playing it, use the Picture Scan feature.
1. Press the Fast Reverse ( ) or Fast Forward ( ) button when you’re playing a disc.
2. Press the button again to scan at a faster speed. Each time you press the button, the scanning speed
increases until you reach maximum scanning speed.
Skipping Tracks or Songs
When a CD or mp3 disc is playing, use the Previous ( ) or Next ( ) button to skip a track or song. Press
to advance to the next track or song. Press to go to the previous track or song.
Skipping Chapters
When a DVD disc is playing, use the Previous ( ) or Next ( ) button to skip to the next chapter. Press
to advance to the next chapter. Press to go to the previous chapter.
Zoom
When a DVD disc is playing, press the ZOOM button to zoom in on the picture. Each press toggles the next
available Zoom mode. To turn Zoom off, press ZOOM until ZOOM OFF is displayed.
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This is an example of a disc menu. The
menus on discs vary because the disc
menu is created by the disc’s author.
Chapter 2: Playing Discs
Using a Disc Menu
A disc is capable of having an on-screen menu that is separate from the DVD’s on-screen
status banner. The disc menu might only contain a list of the titles and chapters, or it
may allow you to change features such as language and playback settings.
Although the content and operation of disc menus vary from disc to disc, the following
example will give you an idea of what to expect.
1. When the disc is first inserted and/or you press MENU, the disc menu appears.
2. Press the up or down arrow button on the remote to highlight the section of the disc
menu you want to choose, and press ENTER. In the example on the left, Language
has been selected.
3. Press the up or down arrow button to select a language, and press ENTER.
4. Press PLAY to play the disc.
In this example, English is highlighted.
Press ENTER on the remote to play the
disc with English dialog.
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Using the INFO Banner
While a disc is playing, press the INFO button on the player or the remote to bring up the Information Banner.
The Information Banner shows the status of DVD features and allows you to change them while the disc is
playing. If nothing is selected after a few seconds, the banner disappears. The options below show you what
happens when you press the INFO button.
Press INFO 1 time Brings up the Info Banner and shows the current title, chapter,
and time.
Press INFO 2 times Shows the current subtitle information.
Press INFO 3 times Shows the current audio language and audio format.
Press INFO 4 times Shows the current angle setting.
Press INFO 5 times Shows the current A-B repeat setting.
Press INFO 6 times Shows the current repeat setting.
Press INFO 7 times Turns off the Information Banner.
Selecting a Chapter
TITLE 01/12 CHAPTER 20 /25
1:17:32
The Information Banner
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Because DVD discs use digital technology, a title can be divided into individual chapters
(similar to tracks on a CD). You can skip to a specific chapter by using the Chapter (CH)
feature in the Info Banner.
1. While a disc is playing, press INFO (the INFO Banner appears).
2. Use the number buttons to enter the chapter number (02, for example).
Note: The Chapter feature only works on discs formatted with separate chapters.
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Changing the Audio Language
AUDIO 2/3:AC-3 5.1 CH ENGLISH
The Audio Banner
Changing the Subtitle Language
Use the CC/SUBTITLE button on the remote to change the subtitle language for the current DVD disc. Press CC/SUBTITLE
repeatedly to access the subtitle options. As you access an option, the subtitle language changes at that time. To turn subtitles off, press
CC/SUBTITLE until the SUBTITLE OFF option appears.
Note: The subtitle feature only works if the disc was created with multiple subtitles.
Changing the Camera Angle
Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. Press the ANGLE button on the remote to access the different
angles. As you access an angle, the angle changes at that time.
Note: The angle feature only works if the disc was created with multiple angles. Currently, very few region 1 discs have multiple
angles.
Use the AUDIO button on the remote to change the Audio Language setting for the
current DVD disc. Press the AUDIO button repeatedly to access different audio options. As
you access an option, the audio language and format change at that time.
Notes:
The audio feature only works if the disc was created with multiple languages.
Some discs allow you to change the audio format from the disc’s menu, if available.
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Using the Repeat Feature
The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF. Pressing the REPEAT button on the remote repeatedly changes
the repeat options:
• CHAPTER
• TITLE
• ALL
• REPEAT OFF
As you access the repeat options, the repeat option changes at that time. For example, if you access
CHAPTER, the chapter will start playing again from the beginning when you get to the end of the chapter.
The selected repeat option loops repeatedly until you turn it off.
Using the A-B Repeat Feature
A-B Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat. The A-B Repeat feature works
the same for all discs. For example, you might like watching the dogfight in the movie Top Gun. To watch this
scene over and over:
1. Find the spot on the disc that is a few seconds before the beginning of the scene you want to repeat.
2. Press the A-B button on the remote. This sets the A point ( A appears).
3. When you get to the part of the disc that you want to be the end of the repeated segment (the B point),
press the A-B button again. This sets the end point ( AB appears). The segment repeats until you turn
REPEAT OFF by pressing the A-B button again (A TO B OFF appears).
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Playing Audio CDs
Chapter 2: Playing Discs
Tip
You can also advance
to the next chapter or
track by pressing ,
or go to the preceding
chapter or track by
pressing .
When playing an audio CD, the Information Banner appears automatically. It displays the current track and the
amount of time for that track playing, the total amount of time on the disc and the current time running on the
disc. The options below show you what happens when you press the INFO button.
Press INFO once SINGLE ELAPSED appears along with the current track playing and the
time of that track.
Press INFO 2 times SINGLE REMAIN appears along with the current track playing and the
amount of time left on the track.
Press INFO 3 times TOTAL ELAPSED appears along with the current track playing and the
total time playing on the CD.
Press INFO 4 times TOTAL REMAIN appears along with the current track playing and the
amount of time left on the CD.
Press INFO 5 times Turns off the Information Banner.
Using the Repeat Feature
The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF. Pressing REPEAT on the remote or player consecutively changes the repeat options:
• TRACK – repeats the track that is playing
• ALL – repeats the disc that is playing
• REPEAT OFF
As you access the repeat options, the repeat setting changes automatically to match the setting that appears on the screen. For example,
if TRACK appears on the screen, the track that is playing will automatically start playing from the beginning once you reach the
end of that track. The selected repeat option loops repeatedly until you turn it off.
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Playing mp3 Discs
mp3 is an audio file format which compresses recorded music. It was developed by Fraunhofer Gesellschaft in collaboration with
Thomson Inc. The main advantage of the mp3 format is that it means CD-quality music tracks can be stored on a personal computer
in user-friendly, compressed files. CD-R discs that have been encoded in mp3 format can be played on your DVD player.
Selecting Folders and Songs
MP3
MP3
MP3
MP3
MP3
MP3
When an mp3 disc is inserted in the player, the Disc Navigation screen appears
automatically. You can change folders and songs through the menu. The player plays the
songs in the order they were burned onto the disc.
1. If a disc is playing, press STOP. Press the up or down arrow button to go through
the folder list on the right side of the screen.
2. Once the folder you want is highlighted, press ENTER (the folder list shifts to the
left side of the screen and the songs in the folder appear on the right).
3. Press the up or down arrow button to go through the song list and highlight the
song you want. Press ENTER to begin playback of the highlighted song.
While playing an mp3 disc, press the INFO button to display the Information Banner
for more information.
Press INFO once SINGLE ELAPSED appears along with the amount of time the song has played.
Press INFO twice SINGLE REMAIN appears along with the amount of time left in the folder.
Press INFO 3 times Turns off the Information Banner.
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