RCA DRC212N User Manual

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DVD Player

User’s Guide

Changing entertainment. Again.

DRC212N

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To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back (no user serviceable parts inside). Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

FCC INFORMATION

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.

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

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.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

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.

CAUTION FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

CAUTION 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.

WARNING

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.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product

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 number: DRC212N Serial Number: Purchase date: Dealer address and phone:

CLASS 1

LASER

PRODUCT

Product Registration: Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For U.S. customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/productregistration Registering this product allows us to contact you if necessary.

WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this DVD player to rain or moisture. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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Table Of Contents

Chapter 1:Setup and Connections

Things to consider before you connect ......................2

Install batteries in the remote control ......................2

Back of the DVD Player:

Explanation of jacks and cables..............................3

Front of the DVD Player ..............................................5

Connect the DVD Player ..............................................6

Point the remote in the right direction ......................8

Turn on the TV and the DVD player ..........................8

Using different menus ..................................................8

How to find your TV’s Video Input Channel ..............9

Chapter 2:The Remote Control

Button descriptions for DVD mode..........................10

Button description for TV and VCR modes ..............11

Chapter 3:Playing Discs

Compatible Discs ........................................................12

Regional Coding ..........................................................12

How to Load and Play a Disc ....................................12

Search Options............................................................13

Playback Options ........................................................13

Chapter Advance ....................................................13

Zoom ........................................................................13

Scene Again ..............................................................13

Using the On-Screen Info Displays............................14

How to Navigate in the Info Display..................15

Time Display............................................................15

Title/Track Icon ......................................................15

Chapter Icon............................................................15

Screen Fit Icon ........................................................15

Subtitles Icon............................................................16

Audio Language Icon ..............................................16

Play Mode Icon........................................................17

Bookmark Icon........................................................19

Camera Angle Icon ................................................20

Playing mp3,WMA, and/or JPEG Files......................20

Musical Slide Show (playing JPEG files,mp3 or

WMA files) at the same time ..............................22

Chapter 4:DVD Menu System

The DVD Player Menu System..................................23

Play Menu ....................................................................23

Play Mode menu..........................................................23

Standard Play............................................................23

Random Play ............................................................23

Program Play............................................................24

AutoPlay....................................................................24

IntroScan ..................................................................24

Parental Control Menu ..............................................25

Locking your player................................................25

Unlocking your player............................................26

Changing your password ......................................26

Explanation of Ratings Limits....................................26

Rated Titles ..............................................................27

Unrated Titles..........................................................27

Display menu ..............................................................28

TV Image ..................................................................28

Black Level ................................................................29

Sound menu ................................................................30

Sound Logic..............................................................30

Virtual Surround......................................................30

Black Level ................................................................30

Languages menu..........................................................31

Player Menus ............................................................31

Disc Menus ..............................................................31

Audio..........................................................................31

Subtitles ....................................................................31

Chapter 5:Additional Information

Troubleshooting ..........................................................32

Maintenance of cabinet ..............................................35

Handling Cautions ......................................................35

Recommendations and information

concerning discs......................................................36

Limited Warranty........................................................38

Accessories to complement your DVD player ........40

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of cer tain U.S. patents and other intellectual property r ights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other r ights owner s. Use of this copyr ight protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineer ing or disassembly is prohibited.

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Chapter 1 Connections and Setup

Things to consider before you connect

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.

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.

Note:Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup and disc design.

Install Batteries in the Remote

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert the batteries (provided),by matching the diagram in the battery compartment to make sure + and – are in the proper position.

3. Put the battery cover back in place.

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 batter y may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type,if inser ted 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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Back of DVD Player: Explanation of Jacks and Cables

There are several ways to connect your DVD Player to your TV depending upon the cables you have and the jacks that are on the back of your TV. Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance.The jacks on the back of your DVD Player and the cables used to connect them are explained below.A sample connection and instructions are on pages 6 and 7.

Back of the DVD Player

Component video jacks and cables are often color-coded (red,blue, and green).

S-VIDEO jack

S-Video cable

VIDEO OUT jack

Video cable (yellow)

VIDEO SELECTION switch

Video Jacks and Cables

VIDEO OUT Jack and Cable

The basic Video jack (usually color-coded yellow) is also referred to as composite video.Composite video is better than the video quality you get from an RF coaxial cable (the type used to plug the cable feed into a TV). Usually the video cable is bundled with the audio cables (white and red).

S-VIDEO OUT Jack and Cable

The S-VIDEO OUT (separate video) jack provides better picture quality than composite video (the VIDEO OUT jack) because the color is kept separate from the black and white part of the video signal.If your TV has an S-Video jack,connect the DVD Player to the TV with an S-Video cable.

Note:Remember to connect the audio cables because the S-Video cable carries only the picture signal,not the sound.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT REGULAR AND PROG. SCAN (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks and Component Video Cables

The Y, Pb, Pr jacks provide optimum picture quality because the video signal is separated into three parts.

To ensure maximum picture quality,use three video-grade cables (yellow) for the connection.You can also buy bundled component video cables that are color-coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr jacks (red, green, and blue).

Note:Remember to connect the audio cables because the component cable carries only the picture signal,not the sound.

VIDEO SELECTION switch

If you connect the DVDPlayer to a TV that is capable of using progressive scan technology,you need to use the Y,Pb, Pr jacks and video cables.It is essential you turn the VIDEO SELCTION switch to the PROGRESSIVE SCAN ONLY position. If you use S-VIDEO OUT or VIDEO OUT jacks for your connection,leave the switch in REGULAR CONNECTION position.

VIDEO SELECTION

- REGULAR CONNECTION (VIDEO, S-VIDEO COMPONENT)

- PROGRESSIVE SCAN ONL

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO SELECTION

- REGULAR CONNECTION (VIDEO, S-VIDEO COMPONENT)

- PROGRESSIVE SCAN ONLY

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Audio Jacks and Cables

AUDIO L (left) and R (right)

These jacks send the audio from the disc you’re playing to the TV. The audio jacks and cables are often color-coded (red for right audio, and white for left audio).You must connect audio cables to the AUDIO L and R jacks on the DVD Player and the corresponding Audio Input Jacks on the TV no matter which Video jack you connect (VIDEO;S-VIDEO; or Y,Pb,Pr).

If your component has only one input for audio (mono),connect it to the left (white L/Mono) audio jack on the TV and don’t connect the right audio part of the cable.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/OPTICAL and COAXIAL

Use one of these jacks to connect your DVD Player to a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder. Some receivers have either the COAXIALor OPTICAL type of Digital Audio Input jack,and some have both.Under most conditions,optical and coaxial connections work equally well — the only difference is the type of cable you connect to the jack.

If you want to use a less expensive cable,connect a coaxial cable to the COAXIAL jack if your receiver has a Coaxial Input Jack.Rarely, but sometimes,coaxial digital cables — especially long ones, pick up radio frequency (RF) interference from household appliances, nearby power lines, and/or broadcast towers.If that is the case , connect an optical cable (sometimes called SPDIF) to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/OPTICAL jack on the DVD Player and a compatible Digital Input Optical Jack on the receiver.

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.

Digital Out Optical cable

Digital Out Coaxial cable

AUDIO OUT

Audio/ Video cables

AUDIO R and L jacks

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack

DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack

PTICA

COAXI

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1 STANDBY/ON - Turns the player on and off.The indicator lights when the player in standby

mode (off but still plugged into an AC outlet).

2 OPEN/CLOSE - Opens and closes disc tray. 3 STOP - Stops disc play. 4 PREV - Goes to the beginning of the previous chapter or track. 5 NEXT - Skips to next chapter or track 6 PLAY/PAUSE - Begins disc play (and closes disc tray if open),or pauses disc play. L.E.D.s (Light Emitting Diodes) - One light corresponds to the STANDBY/ON button

(described above).The other light corresponds to playback status.

For connection example, go to the next page.

Connections and Setup

Front of the DVD Player (buttons appear left to right below)

1 3

STANDBY/ON

OPEN•CLOSE

NEX

PLAY/PAUS

PRE

STO

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Notes: The back of your TV and VCR might look different than the ones pictured here.Details about the different

kinds of cables used to connect your DVD player are on page 3. Don’t connect the DVD player to the VCR,or through the VCR. Doing so could negatively affect the picture

quality and/or disable the DVD player. For U.S.customers; If you prefer,we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative

who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation.For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.

For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport.

DVD PLAYER

VIDEO SELECTION

- REGULAR CONNECTION (VIDEO, S-VIDEO COMPONENT)

- PROGRESSIVE SCAN ONLY

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

From Cable or Antenna

VIDEO

INPUT1

CABLE/ANTENNA

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

YPBPR

S-VIDEO

VCR

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANTENNA

INPUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO L

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Connection: DVD + 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 (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R).

2. Connect the video cable.

2a. 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 (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN).

– OR –

2b. S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video jack,connect the S-Video cable (not

provided) to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD player and to the S-VIDEO jack on your TV.

– OR –

2c. If your TV has component video jacks (Y,Pb, Pr),use video-grade cables (not provided)

to connect the TV to the DVD player’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks — Y to Y,Pb to Pb,R to R. It is essential to match the color coded connectors with a compatible TV.

Note:If your TV or monitor has progressive scanning capability,you need to turn the VIDEO SELECTION switch to the PROGRESSIVESCAN ONLY position.

3. Connect the antenna or cable to the Antenna Input jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled IN

FROM ANTENNA).

Note:Connecting a VCR is optional. It is only shown in this diagram because most households have a VCR connected to the TV.

4. Connect a coaxial cable to the Antenna Output jack on the VCR (OUTTOTV) and to the

Antenna Input jack (CABLE/ANTENNA) on the TV.

5. Insert the power cord into the unit and into an AC outlet.

6. If your TV is capable of using progressive scanning and you connected the DVD Player to the

TV by connecting the Component Video Jacks (Y, Pb,Pr), make sure you move the VIDEO SELECTION switch to PROGRESSIVESC AN ONLY position.All other connections should leave the VIDEO SELECTIONswitch set to REGULAR CONNECTIONS (VIDEO,S-VIDEO, COMPONENT)

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2. The first time you turn on your DVD player, a

Language Selection menu appears.If you want the DVD player’s menus to appear in English, press the OK button on the remote control. If you prefer another language, press the button until that language is highlighted and press OK to select it.

Using Different Menus

Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three separate types of menus that you can use to access features:

• The Disc menu – The Disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD player’s menu.The contents of each Disc menu vary according to how the disc was authored and what features were included on the disc. The Disc menu is turned on and off (while the disc is playing) with the MENU button on the remote.

• The DVD player’s Info Display – The Info Display appears as icons across the top of the screen.It can only be accessed while you are playing a disc. It’s turned on and off with the INFO button on the remote control.

• The DVD player menu – The DVD player’s menu system is accessed only when a disc isn’t playing.It appears automatically when you press the STOP button on the remote.

Remember:A feature will only work if the disc was programmed with that feature.For example, if you c hoose subtitles on the Info Display,the subtitles will only appear if the disc was created with subtitles. If a menu or icon is “grayed out” it means that item (or feature) isn’t available.

Español

Francais

English

Select a Menu Language

Select langue de menu

Selecione Idioma Menu

Point the Remote in the Right Direction and Put it in DVD Mode

When you want the remote to operate the DVD Player, point the remote at the DVD Player,not the TV. Make sure the remote is in DVD mode - press the DVD button.Also,you must make sure there is a clear path between the remote control and the DVD Player because the remote control uses infrared (IR) technology that sends a command from the remote control to the IR sensor on the front of the DVD player.

Turn on the TV and DVD Player

1. Turn on your TV and tune it to the correct Video Input Channel (if you don’t know which

channel is the Video Input channel, go to page 9 for help).

Sound

Resume Play

Parental Control Display

Play Mode

Languages

Press Play to resume playback.

Disc name: U571 0:08:45

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How to find your TV’s Video Input Channel

In order to see what’s playing on your DVD Player, you need to tune the TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the jacks you used to connect the DVD Player to the TV.The Video Input Channel(s) varies for different brands and different models of TVs.If your TV is an RCA, GE, or Proscan brand,the DVD’s remote probably operates it.Just press the TV button, and then press the INPUT button until you see the DVD’s main menu,screen saver, or the disc you’re playing.If your TV is another brand, check the list below:

Consult the instruction manual that came with your TV. If you can’t find the information in the manual, or can’t find the manual,review the following list.

• There might be a button on the TV’s remote control that accesses the Video Input Channel (see table below for examples).

•You might select the Video Input Channel from the TV’s on-screen menu system.

•You might tune to it by pressing a specific channel number (see table below).

•Press the Channel up and/or down buttons on the TV’s remote control (sometimes the Video Input Channel is stored in your TV’s channel list).

Video Input Channel Variations

Button/Switch Button on the Channel on the

TV remote Number

VIDEO VID1 S-VID 00 93

SIGNAL LINE INPUT 90 VID 1 VID 1 VID SOURCE 91 VID 2 VID 2 VIDEO AUX 92 INPUT

Next Steps

Before you start playing discs,you might want to get familiar with the remote control – Chapter 2 has details. Playing Discs is found in Chapter 3;the menu system is outlined in Chapter 4; and Chapter 5 contains troubleshooting, Limited Warranty,and accessor y information.

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Button Descriptions for DVD Mode

In addition to operating your DVD Player, the remote that came with it will operate most RCA, GE,and Proscan TVs and VCRs.However, this page only describes the buttons on the remote that you will use with your DVD Player.

For descriptions of remote control buttons to be used with your TV and VCR (RCA, GE, and Proscan only),go to the next page.

Chapter 2 The Remote Control

DVD function buttons listed alphabetically

Advances to the next/preceding chapter or track.

0-9 Use to input information such as chapter

numbers,track numbers, or to make selections on some menu screens.

AGAIN Quick reverse - replays the last several seconds of

a DVD movie.

ANGLE Accesses the Camera Angle icon of DVD disc Info

Display.Also used to rotate JPEG files

90°.

AUDIO Accesses the Audio icon in the Info Display that

enables you to play a disc in a different language.

CH+/- Advances to the next/preceding chapter or track. CLEAR Removes on-screen menus and displays. DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode so it operates the

DVD player.

FORWARD Searches forward through the disc. INFO Displays the on-screen Info Display when playing

discs.

MENU When playing a disc,displays the disc’s menu. ON•OFF Turns DVD player on and off. OK Selects the setting or menu that is highlighted. OPEN•CLOSE Opens and closes disc tray. PAUSE Pauses disc play.With DVD discs, press two times

to search frame by frame.

PLAY Begins disc play. PLAY MODE Accesses Play Mode icon in the Info Display. RETURN Goes back to the previous menu. REVERSE Searches backward through the disc. STOP Stops playback. Press and hold to open and close

the disc tray. In order to see the DVD Player menu,press the STOP button.

SUBTITLE Accesses the Subtitle icon in the Info Display. TITLE Accesses the DVD disc guide (if available). ZOOM Enlarges the picture on the screen (DVD,VCD,

and JPEG only).

DVD

VCR

VOL

CLEAR

AUDI

LOCK

INPUT

REVERSEPLAYFORWARD

RECORD

AGAIN

SPEED

GO BACK

MUT

RET

URN

SUBTITLE

TIMER

INF

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STO

ZOOM

SEARC

N•O

TITL

GUIDE

PLAY MODE

V•VCR

PAUSE

OPE

N•CLOSE

ANGLE

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The Remote Control

Button descriptions for TV and VCR buttons

This remote operates most TVs and VCRs that carry the RC A, GE, or Proscan brand.The following list (in alphabetical order) provides basic information about how these buttons will operate when in TV or VCR mode .

CH +/- In TV mode, changes channels. GO BACK/RETURN In TV mode, goes back to the last channel the TV was tuned to. GUIDE In TV mode, accesses the GUIDE Plus+ programming guide if the TV has that feature. INPUT In TV mode, tunes to the TV’s Video Input Channel(s). For more information about

Video Input Channels,go to page 9.

LOCK In VCR mode, accesses the childlock feature if unit has one. MUTE Lowers the volume to minimum level.Press again to restore volume. RECORD In VCR mode,used to record a program. SEARCH In VCR mode , accesses Index search feature. SPEED In VCR mode, selects tape speed. TIMER In VCR mode,accesses the timer recording menu in some models. TV Puts the remote in TV mode so it operates the TV (RCA,GE,and Proscan TVs only). TV•VCR Functions as a TV/VCR button in VCR mode . VCR Puts the remote in VCR mode so it operates the VCR (RCA, GE, and Proscan VCRs only).

Using the remote to Navigate through On-Screen Menus

No matter what on-screen display you’re using (the DVD player’s menu, the Info Display that appears during playback,or a disc’s menu),you’ll use the same buttons on the remote control to navigate through the onscreen display:the four arrow buttons and the OK button.

Use the arrow buttons on the remote to move through on-screen menus in the direction of the arrow button (to move right,press the right arrow button;to move left, press the left arrow button,etc .).The arrow buttons are used to highlight an option.Once highlighted, press the OK button to select the option that is highlighted.

Left

arrow

Down arrow

button

Up arrow

RIght

arrow

Use the arrow buttons to highlight onscreen options.Use the OK button to select an option that is highlighted.

N•O

DVD

VCRTV

VOL

CLEAR

AUDI

LOCK

SUBTITLE

TIMER

123

7809

INPUT

REVERSEPLAYFORWARD

RECORD

AGAIN

SPEED

GO BACK

MUT

INF

STO

ZOOM

SEARC

RET

URN

ANGLE

TITL

GUIDE

PLAY MODE

V•VCR

PAUSE

OPE

N•CLOSE

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Chapter 3 Playing Discs

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. This player’s code is region 1.ALL means all regions.Other regions are:2: Europe, the Middle East,Rep. of South Africa,Japan - 3: Southeast Asia,Taiwan - 4: Central America,South America, Australia,Mexico, New Zealand - 5: Russian Federation,Africa (except Eg ypt and Rep.of South Africa),India, Pakistan - 6: China.

How to load and play a disc

Turn on your DVD Player and your TV.

1. If necessary,tune the TVto its Video Input channel (for help,go to

page 9).

2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (the disc tray opens).Place a disc gently

into the tray with the disc’s label facing up (double-sided discs have content on both sides,so you can place the disc with either side up).

3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY button.The disc tray closes. The DVD

Player reads the disc’s table of contents,and then one of three things happens depending on how the disc was programmed:

• The disc starts playing

• The disc menu appears. One of the options will start playing the disc. Highlight that option and press OK.

• The DVD Player’s main menu appears (since the

Play menu is already

highlighted,just

press the OK button).

Compatible discs

This DVD Player is capable of playing the following types of discs:DVDs,Video CDs, and CDs with mp3 files,WMA files (Windows Media Audio), and JPEG files on them. 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, or discs recorded using other broadcast standards (i.e.PAL or SECAM); CD-G discs.

Note: Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup and design.

VIDEO CD

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Search Options

To search a disc, you can use the FORWARD button or the REVERSE button. You can also use the following search features:

Picture Scan - When you’re playing a disc, each time you press FORWARD or REVERSE,your DVD Player scans the disc faster until you reach the fastest scan speed. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Freeze Frame and Frame Advance – While a disc is playing, press PAUSE to freeze the picture.To advance one frame at a time, press PAUSE again (the on-screen icon changes from PAUSEto FRAME).Each time you press the FORWARD or REVERSE button, the picture goes to the next (or previous) frame. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Note:If you pause a DVD disc or VCD disc for a long period of time, the video will disappear from the screen.Press any button on the remote to revert to the place on the disc where you paused playback.

Slow Motion (in Freeze Frame Mode) – While a disc is playing,press PAUSE. Press REVERSE or FORWARD (each time you press REVERSE or FORWARD the slow motion will get even slower until you reach the slowest speed). To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Playback options

Many of your DVD Player’s playback features are accessed through the Info Display, the banner at the top of the screen that appears during playback (for more information,go to page 14). Additionally,with some discs you can access playback features directly from the remote control.

Chapter Advance

While a disc is playing,you can skip forward or backward a chapter or track at a time by pressing the CH+ and/or CH- buttons—also labeled and .

Zoom

While you’re playing a disc, press ZOOM (the player zooms in on the image).Each time you press ZOOM,the picture is magnified even more (until you get to the maximum zoom level).

2. To see other par ts of the picture when you’ve zoomed in on the image,

try pressing the , , and buttons to go in corresponding directions.This feature is called pan and scan.

Scene Again™

While you’re playing a DVD disc,press the AGAIN button on the remote (the disc automatically repeats the last several seconds of the movie).

Playing Discs

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Playing Discs

Using the On-Screen Info Displays

The Info Display appears across the top of the screen when you press the INFO button on the remote while you’re playing a disc. Use the and buttons to highlight different icons. Once an icon is highlighted,follow the on-screen instructions,and use the or buttons on the remote to scroll through the options.

You can only access the Info Display when you’re playing a disc.Also,the Info Display features are only available if the disc was created with that particular feature.If one of the icons is “grayed out,” that feature isn’t available for the disc you’re playing.

The invalid symbol appears on the screen when you press a button that doesn’t have any function. To make the Info Display disappear from the screen,press INFO on the remote.

DVD Disc Info Display

Time display Chapter Subtitles Play Mode Angle

Title Screen Fit Audio Bookmarks

Audio CD Info Display

Time display Track Play Mode

Video CD (VCD) Info Display

Time display Track PlayBack Audio Play Mode

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To access the Info Display,press the INFO button on the remote while you’re playing a disc.

Use the and arrow buttons on the remote to highlight different icons.Once an icon is highlighted, follow the on-screen instructions,and use the or buttons to scroll through options.

Time Display (all Info Displays)

This feature displays the time that has elapsed during playback. For DVD discs,the time displayed refers to the current title and acts as a Time Search feature.You can skip right to any scene .

Highlight the Time Display,and use the number buttons on the remote to enter the elapsed time you want to go to.You must use two digits for each field.For example, if you enter 01:35:12, playback will start 1 hour, 35 minutes,and 12 seconds into the title.

Note:For Audio CDs,the time displayed refers to the track that’s playing.

Title/Track Icon (all Info Displays)

Some DVD discs contain more than one title.Each title is divided into chapters.CDs are divided into separate tracks. To select a title/track:

After you highlight the Title/Track icon, use the number button(s) on the remote to enter the title number (track number) and press OK,or press the or buttons to scroll through the titles/tracks.

Note:Many discs only have one title.

Chapter Icon (DVD Info Display)

A title can be divided into individual chapters (similar to tracks on a CD).To skip to a specific chapter:

After you highlight the Chapter icon,use the or buttons to scroll through different chapters,and press OK. Use the number buttons to enter a specific chapter number.

Note:The Chapter feature won’t work if the disc isn’t formatted with separate chapters.

Screen Fit Icon (DVD Info Display)

You can change the way the image appears on the screen when you’re playing a DVD movie,by using the screen fit icon.

After you highlight the Screen Fit icon,press the or buttons to choose between

Normal and Maximum and press OK.

Right

Left

Down

How to navigate the Info Display

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Subtitles Icon (DVD Info Display)

By default,subtitles are off. To turn subtitles on:

1. With Info Display on the screen,press the button until the Subtitle

icon is highlighted.

2. To turn subtitles on or change the language , press the or button

repeatedly to see what settings are available (the options appear in the box at the bottom of the Info Display).Press OK.

3. To turn subtitles off, follow steps above until Subtitles Off appears, and

press OK.

Notes: Changing the subtitle language with the Info Display will only affect the disc you

are currently playing.When the disc is removed or the player is turned off,the subtitle language will revert to the language setting specified through the DVD player’s main menu.

If the disc doesn’t contain the language you select,the disc’s default language is automatically selected.

Some discs are programmed to only allow access to the subtitle feature through the disc’s menu.To access the disc’s menu,press the MENU button.

Audio Language Icon (DVD Info Display)

If the disc was created with different language tracks (recorded in different languages),you can change the language while you’re playing the disc.

1. While a disc is playing,press INFO (the Info Display appears).

2. Press the button until the Audio icon is highlighted.

3. Press the button on the remote to scroll through the available audio

languages.

4. When the language you want to use is highlighted,press the OK button

(the dialog plays in the language you selected).

Notes: The language feature only works if the disc was created with multiple language tracks. If

the disc doesn’t contain the language you selected,the disc will play in the default language.

When you choose an audio language during disc playback, you only override the audio language setting in the DVD Player’s main menu temporarily.

The audio language can also be changed through the DVD player menu.

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Play Mode Icon (DVD,CD Info Displays)

The Play Mode options available depend upon the type of disc you’re playing. The default play mode (standard play) plays the disc’s contents in the order in which the disc was created (i.e.,track 1 plays first,followed by track 2,etc.).

Play Mode Options

Repeat: DVDs and Audio CDs Random Play:Audio CDs (tracks play in random order). Program Play: Audio CDs (create your own playlist by defining the order of

the tracks in the DVD Player’s Program Play menu— page 24.)

Introscan: Audio CDs. Plays the first 10 seconds of each track. Repeat

By default the Repeat feature is Off.The options available depend upon the type of disc you’re playing.

• With DVD discs you can repeat the title, chapter,or use A-B Repeat.

• With Audio CDs you can repeat the disc, a track,or create a program that plays repeatedly.

Repeating Discs, Titles, Chapters, or Tracks

1. While a disc is playing,press INFO (the Info Display appears).

2. Press the button until the Play Mode icon is highlighted.

3. Press the or button to scroll through the different options until

you see the repeat option you want to use (the options appear in the text box at the bottom of the Info Display).Press OK.

4. To turn off the Repeat feature, press the or button repeatedly

until

Play Mode:Standard appears, and press OK.

Note:To repeat a Program (Audio CD only), you must set up the program via the DVD Player’s Play Mode menu before the selection will be available in the Info Display.For instructions, go to page 24.

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AB Repeat (DVDs only)

AB Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat.To watch a scene over and over:

1. With the Play Mode icon highlighted in the Info Display,press the or buttons until

Repeat Mode: AB. Press OK to set A point appears at the bottom of the Info Display.Press OK when the disc gets to the beginning point of the segment (the A point) that you want to repeat.

2. Allow the disc to play to the end of the segment you want to repeat.Don’t fast forward - the

disc has to play in standard playback mode to set the B point (the end point of the segment). Press OK to set the B point (the segment will play repeatedly until you turn off the Repeat feature).

3. To turn off the Repeat feature, press the button on the remote until Play Mode:Standard

appears at the bottom of the Info Display, and press OK. Repeat is also cancelled when you eject the disc.

Random (Audio CDs)

1. With the Play Mode icon highlighted in the Info Display,press the button until Play Mode:

Random

appears in the text at the bottom of the Info Display and press OK (the tracks start

playing in random order).

To switch back to Standard Playback,press the or button repeatedly until

Play Mode:

Standard

appears in the text bar underneath the Info Display icons,and press OK.

Note:The player defaults to Standard Playback whenever you put a new CD into the DVD player.

Program Play (Audio CDs)

The Program Play Mode is only available after you set up a program through the DVD Player’s menu.Go to page 24 for instructions.

Introscan (Audio CDs and Video CDs)

Use this feature to preview the first few seconds of each track on a CD. After you’ve highlighted the Play Mode icon, press the or button on the remote until Play

Mode:Introscan appears. If necessary,press the OK button (the first few seconds of each track start playing).

• After Introscan previews all of the tracks,it stops.

• If you want to play the track that Introscan is previewing,press the PLAY button (the current track starts playing in its entirety).

•To stop Introscan,press the STOP button (the main menu appears).

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Creating a Bookmark

Highlight the Bookmark icon on the Info Display. Press OK (the Bookmark Banner appears).

2. Highlight an unused bookmark.When the disc reaches the scene you want to mark, press the

OK button on the remote (the bookmark icon changes to two icons side-by-side:an arrow and a trash can).

To play the disc from the bookmarked scene,highlight the arrow and press the OK button. To delete the bookmark, highlight the trash can and press OK.

3. To remove the Info Display and/or Bookmark Banner, press the INFO button on the remote.

Using a Bookmark

While you’re playing a disc, press the INFO button on the remote (the Info Display appears).

2. Press the button to highlight the Bookmark icon,and press OK (the Bookmark Banner

appears).

3. Use the , , and buttons on the remote to highlight the play arrow icon that’s next

to the bookmarked scene you want to activate.

4. Press OK (the disc starts playing from the bookmarked scene). Clearing a Bookmark

The bookmarks are erased each time you remove a disc from the player or when the power is turned off.

1. While you’re playing a disc, press the INFO button on the remote (the Info Display appears).

2. Press the button to highlight the Bookmark icon, and press OK (the Bookmark Banner

appears).

3. Use the , , and buttons on the remote to highlight the trash

can icon that’s next to the bookmarked scene you want to delete,and press OK (the bookmark is cleared, and the trash can icon changes back to an unused bookmark icon).

Trash can icon

This is the Bookmark Banner.

Unused bookmark icon

Play arrow icon

Bookmark Icon (DVD Info Display)

The Bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc so you can quickly start playing the disc from a bookmarked point.

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Camera Angle Icon (DVD Info Display)

Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. If the disc only has one angle, this feature won’t work.Currently,very few discs have this feature.

1. While a disc is playing,press ANGLE on the remote. If the disc wasn’t

created with multiple angles,(the invalid symbol) appears.If the disc contains multiple angles,the Angle icon appears with the current angle number and the number of angles available.For example, 1/4 indicates that Angle 1 is displayed and there are 4 different angles available.

2. Press the or button to see the next angle.

3. To resume normal playback,scroll through the camera angles until Angle

Off

appears.

Playing mp3,WMA, or JPEG files

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 the ability to store CD-quality music tracks that are user-friendly and compressed on a personal computer.

WMA (Windows Media Audio) is another audio file format, developed by Microsoft. JPEG files are image files.Make sure that they have a resolution of less than 5 megapixels.

Note:The time taken for the contents of the disc to be displayed varies according to the size and number of JPEG files actually on the disc. If nothing is displayed after a few minutes, it is likely that certain files are too large. In this case, reduce the files’resolution to less than 5 megapixels and write another disc.

Before inserting a disc, check that it is compatible with the player (page 12).

1. Open the disc tray by pressing the OPEN•CLOSE button.

2. Place the disc in the tray with the printed side facing up.

3. If the AutoPlay option in the Play Mode menu is enabled (see page 24), the disc’s contents are

displayed,otherwise press the PLAY button to display them.

4. Select a folder using the and buttons on the

remote control,then press OK to display the list of files or press PLAY to start playing all the files contained in the folder.

Continued on next page

Example of folder list

Winamp 2.7ful

cjjb2000a

_ _ _ AL)_ _ TEG _ _

-3.jA- - LET _S_

-3.jA- - C _ _ _ I

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5. Select a file using the , , and buttons,

press OK,and then press

PLAY to start playback.

Note:when a music file (mp3 or WMA) is selected for more than two seconds, the player lets you hear the first 10 seconds of the song.

• mp3 or WMA file: the player begins by playing the selected file, then all the files and subfolders contained in the same folder.The player then plays the contents of the folders at the same level as the folder containing the file selected at the start.

Note:while listening you can use the or button to go back to the previous track or go to the next one, and press the MENU button to display the disc’s contents.

• JPEG file:the player starts the slide show with the JPEG file you have selected and proceeds to display all the JPEG files in the same folder, then all the JPEG files in the subfolders located in the same folder.

Note:During the slide show you can use the ANGLE button to rotate the picture 90°,the ZOOM button to magnify the picture, the or buttons to go back to the previous picture or go on to the next one and the MENU button to interrupt the slide show and display the disc’s contents.

6. Press the INFO button to display the Info menu

during playback.

• mp3 file:press the

AUDIO or PLAY MODE

button several times to select a playback mode (standard,program,random, repeat).

• JPEG file:press the button to select a projection speed.

7. When the player has played all the files, the disc’s

contents appear.

8. Press STOP to end playback.

Example of mp3 files.

01.THE REASON

02.IMMORTALIT

03.TREAT HER

04.WHY ON WHY

05.LOVE IS IN

PLAY

-3.jA- - LET_S_

04.WHY ON WHY

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Press Play to start.

Fast Normal Slow

Press OK to select a slideshow speed.

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Example of JPEG files.

Example of projection speed screen.

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Musical Slide Show:playing JPEG and mp3 or WMA music files at the same time

You can display JPEG files while listening to mp3 or WMA music files recorded on the same disc.

1. Insert the disc containing the two types of files in the player.

2. Select an image file using the , , and buttons,then press OK to confirm your

selection. The name of the folder where the file is located and the name of the file appear on the right in the "Current selection" section.

3. Then select an mp3 music file using the , , and buttons,then press OK to confirm

your selection.The name of the folder where the file is located and the name of the file appear on the right in the "Current selection" section.

Note:To delete your selection,press the CLEAR button.

4. Press the PLAY button to start playing the two files at the same time.

Note:You can also select a folder containing JPEG and mp3 files using the , , and buttons,then press PLAY.In this case, the player star ts playing the pictures and music at the same time beginning with the first file of each type .

•The player starts the slide show with the JPEG file selected and proceeds by displaying all the JPEG files in the same folder, and then all the JPEG files in the subfolders located in the same folder.At the same time, the player plays the selected mp3 file,then all the mp3 files in the same folder, and finally the mp3 files contained in the folders located at the same level as the folder containing the file selected at the start.

Note:If the mp3 files are finished playing before the end of the slide show,the player starts playing the mp3 files again until the slide show ends.

5. Press INFO to access the Info menu during simultaneous playback.You can change the slide

show’s projection speed.

6. During simultaneous playback you can use the ANGLE button to rotate the picture 90°,the

ZOOM button to magnify the picture,the or buttons to go back to the previous picture or go to the next one.

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The Play Menu

The Play menu doesn’t have submeus or options like the other main menu options.Instead the status changes: if you’re playing a disc and access the main menu,the menu appears as Resume Play;if you haven’t started playing the disc, the title of the disc appears next to the Play menu.

The Play Mode Menu

Discs are formatted to play chapters (or tracks on audio CDs) in a certain (standard) order. If you’d like to play chapters or tracks in a different order, you can use the Play Mode menu to do so.You must have a disc in the player with the disc tray closed in order to access all of the Play Mode items.

Note:All of the play mode options, except for AutoPlay can be accessed during playback via the DVD player’s Info Display (page 17).

Start (standard play)

The DVD Player’s default play mode is standard, meaning the chapters and tracks on a disc play in the order listed on the disc — starting with chapter (track) 1.

Random Play

The Random Play option plays a disc’s tracks in random order. Use the arrow buttons to highlight Random Play, and press the OK button.

To stop Random playback, press the STOP button twice. To resume normal playback,press PLAY.

Play

Play Mode Parental Control Display Sound Languages

Chapter 4 Menu System

The DVD Player Menu System

The DVD player menu system is not the same as the disc menu or the Info Display.The DVD player menu appears when there’s no disc playing.If you are playing a disc,press STOP on the remote control to stop playback (the DVD player menu appears).If the screensaver is on the screen,press STOP or CLEAR.

Use the arrow buttons, , , and ,on the remote to highlight different menu items.Use the OK button to select a menu that is highlighted.

Throughout the menu system,text appears at the bottom of the page to explain what to do. To return to a previous menu,press the (left arrow) button.

Off

Play

Play Mode

Parental Control Display Sound Languages

Start

Random Play Program Play AutoPlay IntroScan

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Program Play (Audio CDs)

With this option,you choose the order in which the chapters (or tracks) play.

1. Highlight Program Play,and press the OK button (the Program Playlist screen appears).Follow

the on-screen instructions to create your program:

1a. Audio CD: select a track using the and buttons, or select All to star t playing all

the tracks.

Note:When a track is selected for more than two seconds, the first 10 seconds of the track plays.

1b. mp3 CD: select a folder using the and buttons, then press the button to

access the list of files,then select a file using the and buttons.

Note:When an mp3 file is selected for more than two seconds, the first 10 seconds of the track plays .

2. Press OK to add the track (audio CD) or file (mp3) selected,to the list. Press the CLEAR

button to remove the last track/file from the list.Press PLAY to start program play. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as often as necessary.

3. Use the button to highlight Done and press OK. AutoPlay

You can set up the DVD Player so a disc automatically starts playing whenever the disc tray is closed. Highlight AutoPlay and press OK (On appears next to the AutoPlay menu).To turn AutoPlay off, just

press OK again while AutoPlay is highlighted.

Note:AutoPlay isn’t available for mp3 discs (instead, the mp3 menu will appear when you inser t the disc).

Introscan (Audio CD and mp3 only)

This option plays approximately the first 10 seconds of each track. After you’ve highlighted the Introscan menu,press OK (the first several seconds of each track

start playing);press STOP to stop Introscan or PLAY to continue playing the current track.

Note:IntroScan is also available while you’re playing a CD via the Info Display (page 18).

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The Parental Control Menu

You can set up ratings limits and lock your player in order to control the type of content people watch on your DVD Player.The padlock icon indicates whether the player is locked or unlocked.

Locked:You need to enter the password in order to play discs that have a higher rating than what you’ve allowed. When the player is locked,nobody can access the

Parental

Control

menu without entering the password.

Unlocked: No password required to play discs. Even if you’ve set ratings limits,they won’t be enforced when the player is unlocked.

Locking your DVD Player

If you’re playing a disc, press STOP (the DVD Player’s main menu appears).

2. Press the button until Parental Control is

highlighted,and press OK (the

Parental Control menu

items appear).

3. Since Lock is highlighted,just press the OK button on

the remote (the

Enter Password screen appears).

4. Use the number buttons on the remote control to

enter your password and press OK (

Confirm

Password

appears).Enter the same numbers you

entered before and press OK (if necessar y,press the

button to return to the previous menu).

Notes:

Once the player is locked,you’ll need to enter the password everytime you access the Parental Control menu.

The player is shipped without any rating limits set.You need to set Ratings Limits (go to page 26 for instructions) in order for the player to prevent people from playing discs with certain ratings.

Resume Play

Parental Control

Sound

Display

Play Mode

Languages

Lock

Password

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Use a password to lock the player and put into effect any limits you have set up.

Rating Limits Unrated Titles

Lock

Password Rating Limits Unrated Titles

Enter Password

Confirm Password

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Unlocking your DVD Player

If you’re playing a disc, press STOP (the DVD Player’s main menu appears).

2. Press the button until Parental Control is highlighted, and press OK (the Enter Password

screen appears).

3. Use the number buttons to enter the password you created,and press OK (the Parental

Control

menu items appear).

4. Press the button until Unlock is highlighted, and press OK.If asked,enter your password

to confirm that you want to unlock the player (if necessary,press the button to return to the previous menu).

Lock

Password Rating Limits Unrated Titles

Enter New Password

Changing Y our Password

You can change your password,but the player must be locked.

1. If a disc is playing,press STOP (the main menu

appears).

2. Press the down arrow button until Parental Control is

highlighted,and press OK. If asked, enter your current password (the

Parental Control menu items

appear).

3. Press the button to highlight Password,and press

OK (the Enter New Password screen appears).

4. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the

four-digit number that you want to use as your new password,and press OK (you will be prompted to enter your new password again to confirm). Enter your password,and press OK.

Explanation of Ratings Limits

The Rating Limits feature lets you determine what types of discs can be played in the player,and what types of discs will require a password to override the rating limit that you’ve set.In the United States of America (USA), the ratings feature is based on the ratings set up by the MPAA (Motion Pictures Association of America) such as R,PG, G, etc. Some countries use a different rating system.

The system ranks the ratings from 1 to 8 in order to accomodate the ratings systems used in other countries (Level 1 is considered material that is least offensive and appropriate for young audiences.Level 8 is considered the most offensive).

Note:In order for the Ratings Limits to be enforced,the DVD Player must be locked and the disc you’re playing must contain a movie (or a title) that is rated.

Resume Play

Parental Control

Sound

Display

Play Mode

Languages

Lock

Password



Use a password to lock the player and put into effect any limits you have set up.

Rating Limits Unrated Titles

To return to the previous menu, press the button.

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To set Ratings for Rated Titles:

The Rating Limits menu enables you to block discs that contain movies that have a rating assigned to them (R, PG-13,PG, G, etc.) from being played unless you enter the password you created in the Password menu.

1. From the main menu,highlight Parental Control and

press OK (enter your password if asked).

2. Highlight Rating Limits and press OK (the 8-level

rating list appears).

3. Use the or buttons to move the bar to the

highest rating you find acceptable.

Notes:Ratings that won’t require a password (free access) appear under the bar.Ratings that will require a password,appear above the bar.

4. Press OK.

5. To return to the main menu, press the button

until the main menu appears on the screen.

Unrated Titles

Some discs contain titles that don’t have a rating assigned to them.Sometimes, movies you might find the most explicit are unrated.You can restrict access by requiring a password for unrated titles.

1. From the main menu,use the , , and

buttons to highlight

Parental Control and press OK

(enter your password if asked).

2. Press the button until Unrated Titles is

highlighted,and press OK (another screen appears).

3. Press the button to highlight Password Required,

and press OK (your password will be required to play

Unrated Titles as long as you make sure you lock

the player).

4. To return to the main menu, press the button

until the main menu appears on the screen.

Note:You must lock the player in order for ratings limits to be enforced.

Unrated Titles

Free Access

Password Required

8 Least Restrictive 7

6 5 4 3 2 1 Most Restrictive

*MPAA ratings may vary from disc to disc.

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TV Image

The TV Image menu adjusts the way a movie appears on your TV. Standard TVs are 4 x 3 format. Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (also called the aspect ratio).

1. With the player on (no disc playing), press MENU

(the main menu appears).If a disc is playing,press STOP.

2. Use the or buttons to highlight Display.Press

the OK button on the remote (the Display choices appear).

3. Since the TV Image is the first submenu, it’s already

highlighted.Press the OK button (the TV Image options appear).

4. Use the or buttons to highlight your choice

(the options are explained below),and press OK to select.

4 x 3 Letterbox – Choose this setting if you want to

see movies in their original aspect ratio (height-to-width ratio).You’ll see the entire frame of the movie,but it will take up a smaller portion of the screen vertically.The movie might appear with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

4 x 3 Standard – Choose this setting if you want the

movie to fill the entire screen of your TV. This might mean that parts of the picture (the left and right edges) won’t be seen.

Play

Display

Parental Control

Play Mode

Sound Languages

TV Image

Black Level

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The Display Menu

The Display menu contains the settings that affect how a disc’s content looks on your TV..

To return to the previous menu, press the button.

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16 x 9 Widescreen – Choose this setting if your DVD

Player is connected to a wide-screenTV. If you choose this setting and you don’t have a widescreen TV, the images on the screen might appear distorted due to vertical compression. If you play a disc recorded in 4 x 3 format on a widescreen TV, the left and right side of the screen will appear black.

Black Level

The Black Level menu lets you adjust the brightness of the picture.

1. From the Display menu highlight Black Level and press

OK (the choices appear).

2. Highlight the setting you want to use,and press the

OK button.

3. To return to the previous menu,press the button

if necessary.

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The Sound Menu

The Sound menu lets you adjust the player’s settings to match the equipment you connected to your DVD Player,and to use the DVD Player’s Sound features.All of the submenus in the Sound menu have two settings: On and Off. Simply highlight the menu and press the OK button on the remote to change the current setting.

Sound Logic

The Sound Logic feature compresses the dynamic range (quietest sound to loudest sound) of a disc’s soundtrack to even out the volume range.

1. From the Main Menu,(player on,no disc playing), highlight Sound and press the OK button on

the remote (the

Sound options appear).

2. Since Sound Logic is already highlighted, press the OK button to turn Sound Logic on (On appears next to the Sound Logic menu). To turn Sound Logic off,press OK again.

Note:The performance of the Sound Logic feature varies depending upon the equipment you have connected to your DVD Player and the audio format of the disc you’re playing.

Virtual Surround

The Virtual Surround®feature simulates a six-speaker listening experience through just two speakers.There are no adjustments for the Virtual Surround®feature — you turn it on or off.The default setting is Off.

1. From the Main Menu,(player on,no disc playing), highlight Sound and press the OK button on

the remote (the

Sound options appear).

2. Press the button on the remote control to highlight Virtual Surround.Each time you press

the OK button, the setting changes from Off to On and vice versa.

Note:The performance of the Virtual Surround feature varies depending upon the equipment you have connected to your DVD Player and the audio format of the disc you’re playing.

Voice Plus+

The Voice Plus+ feature makes the dialogue of a movie louder than the other audio elements, such as background noises,music, etc.

1. From the Main Menu,(player on,no disc playing), highlight Sound and press the OK button on

the remote (the

Sound options appear).

2. Press the button on the remote control until Voice Plus+ is highlighted. Each time you

press the OKbutton, the setting changes from Off to On and vice versa.

Note:The performance of the Voice Plus+ feature varies depending upon the equipment you have connected to your DVD Player and the audio format of the disc you’re playing.

Note:Throughout the menu system,press the button to return to a previous menu.

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The Languages Menu

The Languages menu enables you to set preferred language options for:

•

Player Menus (the DVD Player’s menu system)

•

Disc Menus

• Audio (the dialogue of DVD titles)

•

Subtitles

The way you choose languages is the same for each of the

Languages submenus.

1. From the Main Menu,(player on,no disc playing),

highlight

Languages and press the OK button on the

remote (the

Languages options appear).

2. Use the or buttons to highlight the option

you want to change,and press OK (the languages appear).

3. Press the or buttons to highlight the language

in which you want to use and press OK.

4. To return to the previous menu, press the button

if necessary.

Notes: Discs are created differently.The DVD player can’t override some language preferences.If a disc’s software was

created to play the movie (title) in a preferred language,the preference you set might be ignored. Also,if the language isn’t available on the movie you’re playing,the disc’s default language will be chosen. You must turn on the Subtitle feature in order for them to appear when you’re playing a disc . If the disc wasn’t created with subtitles,you won’t be able to use the Subtitle feature. If the disc wasn’t created with the Subtitle language you choose in the Subtitles menu,the discs default subtitle

language will be chosen.

Resume Play

Languages

Lock

Play Mode

Sound

Display

Disc Menus Audio

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English

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Player Menus

Subtitle

Resume Play

Languages

Lock

Play Mode

Sound

Display

Audio

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English

Player Menus

Subtitle

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Disc Menus

Francais Español

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Chapter 5 Additional Information

Troubleshooting

You can correct most problems you have with your product by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows.

Note:If you prefer,we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation.For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport.

Player won’t work

• Reset the player: press and hold the (NEXT) button on the front of the DVD Player

and the STOP button on the front of the player at the same time — wait at least 5 seconds before you release both buttons.You’ll need to set up your menu preferences if you changed them since this Reset Procedure returns the DVD Player’s menus to the settings they had when the product shipped to retail stores.

•Try unplugging the AC power cord,wait 2 minutes, and plug it back in.

No power

• Plug in the DVD Player.Make sure both ends of the AC power cord are securely plugged

into the player and into an AC outlet.

Player turns off automatically

• The power automatically turns off after the player has been in stop mode for

approximately 30 minutes.Turn power back on.

Disc won’t play

• Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

•Check the type of disc you put into the player.This player only plays DVD video discs,

Video CDs,CDs with mp3 files,WMA files and/or JPEG files on them, and audio CDs.

• If you’re trying to play a disc with JPEG files on it,you need to make sure only files with a

resolution of 5 megapixels are burned onto the disc.The player might not read the disc if it has larger files on it.

• Both the player and the disc are coded by region.If the regional codes don’t match,the

disc cannot be played.This player is Region No.1.

Play starts , but then stops immediately

• The disc is dirty.Clean it.

• Condensation has formed.Allow player to dry out.

No picture

•Turn on the TV.

•Tune your TV to its Video Input Channel (go to page 9).

•Make sure your player is connected properly.

•You might have accidentally switched the VIDEO SELECTION switch on the back of the

unit to the wrong setting.

Make sure the VIDEO SELECTION switch is in the REGULAR

CONNECTION position.

If that doesn’t work,reset the unit: press and hold the STOP button on the front of the player and the (NEXT) button on the front of the player at the same time — wait at least 5 seconds before you release both buttons.

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No sound or distorted sound

•Make sure your player is connected properly. Make sure all cables are securely inserted into the appropriate jacks.

•Turn your TV to its Video Input Channel (go to page 9).

• Sound is muted when you’re using search features (fast forward,reverse, frame advance , etc.).

• If you connected an audio receiver to your DVD Player, make sure you chose the correct input setting on the receiver.

Remote control won’t work

•You might be in the wrong mode.To operate your DVD Player, press the DVD button on the remote before you press any other buttons.If you’re operating the TV, press the

button first,etc. (this remote operates most RCA, GE,and Proscan TVs).

• Check battery installation— the direction of the + and – on the batteries must match information in battery compartment cover.

• Insert new batteries in the remote.

•Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet.

• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the DVD Player. If your DVD Player is in an entertainment cabinet, the glass doors might obstruct the remote control from operating the DVD Player.Open the doors.

• Drain the remote’s microprocessor — remove the batteries;press and hold the

1 button

for 60 seconds;replace the batteries and try the remote again.

Can’t advance through a movie

• You can’t advance through the opening credits and warning information that appear at the beginning of movies because the disc is programmed to prohibit that action.

The invalid icon appears on screen

The feature or action cannot be completed at this time for one of the following reasons:

• The disc’s software restricts it.

• The disc’s software doesn’t suppor t that feature (e.g., angles).

• The feature is not available at the moment.

• You’ve requested a title or chapter number that is out of range.

The picture is distorted

• Did you connect your VCR to the DVD Player? Disconnect it,and connect the VCR directly to the TV and the DVD Player directly to the TV. See chapter 1 for correct setup and connection information.

• The disc might be damaged.Try another disc.

• If you’re using FORWARD or REVERSE buttons,it is normal for some distortion to appear while scanning.

A screen saver appears on the TV

•Your player is equipped with a screen saver that appears on the TV after your player has been idle for several minutes.To make it disappear, press STOP or CLEAR on the remote.

Subtitle and/or audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting

• If the subtitle and/or audio language does not exist on the disc, the initial settings will not be seen/heard.The disc’s priority language is selected instead.Set the subtitle and/or audio language manually through the Info Display or the player menu.

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The menu is displayed in a foreign language

• The Language menu (Player Menus) is set to that language.Go to Languages in the main DVD player menu and select the Player Menus option.Highlight the language you prefer, and press

OK.

Play doesn’t begin

• The rating of the title on the disc exceeds the rating limit set in the Ratings Limits menu. Unlock the player and/or change the rating limit in those menus.

No forward or reverse scan

• Some discs have sections that prohibit rapid scanning,or title and chapter skip.

• If you’re trying to skip through the warning information and credits at the beginning of a movie,you won’t be able to.This part of the movie is often programmed to prohibit skipping through it.

Desired angle cannot be changed

• Most Region 1 discs don’t have the multi-camera angle system,and some discs only have mutliple angles during certain parts of the movie.

Picture is too tall and thin

• Change the aspect ratio: go to the main menu,select Display, select TV Image.Go to page 28 for more information.

Picture is too short and wide

• Change the aspect ratio: go to the main menu,select Display, and select TV Image. Go to page 28 for more information.

Cannot copy discs to video tape

•You can’t record DVD discs onto videocassettes because the discs are encoded with anti-copy protection.

Disc won’t eject

• When you put a disc into the player, the player might take up to 15 seconds to read the disc. You won’t be able to eject the disc during this time.Wait 15 seconds and try again.

I forgot my password

• Press and hold the STOP button on the front of the DVD Player,and press the CLEAR button on the remote control at the same time.Your player unlocks itself.

I get an “Incompatible file” message when I tr y to play JPEG files

• Some JPEG files might be too large to be displayed,or a large file is blocking the player from displaying all the other JPEG files on the disc.When you burn files to a CD,make sure the resolution is less than 5 megapixels.

Disc tray won’t open

• The tray lock feature might be set.To unlock the disc tray,press and hold the STOP button on the front of the DVD player and press the

OPEN•CLOSE button on the front of the

player at the same time — hold down both buttons for at least 5 seconds.

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Maintenance of Cabinet

For safety reasons,when cleaning the cabinet be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet

•Do not use benzene, thinner,or other solvents for cleaning.

• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

Formation of Condensation

• Due to sharp changes in temperature and humidity,condensation may form if warm air comes in contact with any cold parts inside the player.

• When condensation forms inside the player, the player may not operate correctly. If this occurs,leave the player at room temperature until the inside of the player becomes dry and operational.

• If condensation forms on a disc, wipe the disc with a soft, dr y cloth by moving the cloth from the center hole toward the outer edge.

Handling Discs

• Don’t touch the disc’s signal surfaces. Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole in the center.

• Don’t affix labels or adhesive tape to label surfaces.Don’t scratch or damage the label.

• Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.

Cleaning Discs

• Dirty discs can cause reduced video and audio performance.Always keep discs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.

• If a disc becomes dirty,wet a soft cloth in water, wring it out well. Wipe the dir t away gently, and remove any water drops with a dry cloth.

• Do not use record-cleaning sprays or anti-static agents on discs.Also, never clean the discs with benzene, thinner,or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc surface.

Handling Cautions

• Before connecting other components to this player,be sure to turn all components off.

• Don’t move the player while a disc is being played.The disc may get scratched or broken, and the player’s internal parts may be damaged.

• Don’t put any container filled with liquid or any small metal objects on the player.

• Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.

• Don’t place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.

• Exterior influences such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this player.If this occurs, turn the player off and on again with the

ON•OFF button, or

disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet.The player will operate normally.

• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use.

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Additional Information

Recommendations and information concerning discs

CD-R and CD-RW discs

This player can play most CD-R and CD-RW discs.However, depending on the recorder of the discs of your personal computer, the type of disc and recording method used,some discs might not play, or the performance might not meet the expected standard of quality.When playing a CD-R disc, it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognize the disc before it plays.If the disc is not recognized after a period of 20 seconds, remove the disc, and then insert it again. If after several trials, the disc cannot be recognized, make sure you have followed the recommendations below or try another type of disc.

• Whatever the actual recording capacity of a disc, do not fill it to maximum capacity.

•Use CD-R discs rather than CD-RW (re-recordable CDs),as replay of CD-RWs may sometimes not work properly.

• Use a reliable and good quality recording software.

• Before recording on a disc,close all applications on you personal computer in order to optimize the quality and reliability of recordings on the disc.

CD-R and CD-RW discs with mp3 format “Sound” files

In the case of discs that include mp3 files,follow not only the general recommendations for CD-R and CD-RW discs,but also the following specific recommendations:

• The format of your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET. These files are compatible with DOS and Windows applications as well as with Mac OS.

•Your mp3 files must have a name no longer than 12 characters as well as the suffix “.mp3”. They must be recorded in the form:title.mp3. Ensure that you do not leave spaces or use special characters such as ( ., / , \ , = ,+) in the name .

• Do not attempt to record protected mp3 files.Such files are coded and protected.

• Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kb/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording mp3 files.Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate of compression/ decompression you choose.Getting audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to mp3 format, of at least 128 kb/sec and up to 160 kb/sec. However, choosing higher rates, like 192 kb/sec or more,only rarely give even better sound quality. Conversely,files with sampling rates below 128 kb/sec will not be played properly.

Important: The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play mp3 recordings,or as an assurance of sound quality.You should note that certain technologies and methods for mp3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player (that is degraded sound quality and even,in some cases, inability of the player to read the file or files).

Information updated in December 2002

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Additional Information

CD-R and CD-RW discs with JPEG format “image” files

To view your JPEG images on a TV set you do not need to record your photographs with a resolution above 400,000 pixels (which corresponds to an image format of about 720 x 576 dots) because of the resolution of most TVs. Due to this, reduce the quality of your photographs before recording on a disc in order not to impede the proper running of your player. This is because excessively loaded pictures would slow down or might prevent the proper functioning of the slide show during playback on your player.Compatibility of JPEG files depends on the software on which they were created and on the size of files expressed in pixels.Some JPEG files,including continuous JPEG files (displayed in stages) cannot be played on this player.

Video CD (VCD) discs

VCD (Video Compact Disc) discs enable up to 74 minutes of VHS quality video associated with still pictures,audio tracks and interactive menus to be recorded on a CD.

Super Video CD (SVCD) discs

SVCD (Super Video Compact Disc) discs comply with standard IEC62107,making it possible to record up to 70 minutes of digital images and sound at standard MPEG-2 for video and MPEG-1 for audio.Compatibility of SVCD discs depends on the MPEG coding software,the disc design software,as well as the recording software used and the discs themselves.

DVD-R and DVD-RW discs

Your player can play DVD-R and DVD+R (single recording) and DVD-RW and DVD+RW (re-recordable) discs.Recordings on DVD-RW discs must be made in DVD Video mode. Recordings on DVD+RW discs must be made in accordance with the specifications for the 4.7 GB capacity DVD+RW disc format. Compatibility is dependent on which DVD writer, writer software and disks are used.

Important: Despite considerable progress made in providing compatibility with as many different discs as possible, reading of discs not conforming to Audio CD,Video CD and Super Video CD (S-VCD) disc standards cannot be guaranteed.

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Limited W arranty

What your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor.

• 91 days to 1 year from date of purchase - Unit exchange,which includes parts only; you pay the labor.

•The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,whichever comes first.

What we will do:

During the initial 90 days:

•Provide you with a new,or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.

After the 90 days and within one year: Provide you with a new, or at our option,a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty

for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period. We will bill you a flat exchange charge to replace a defective unit. This charge covers the labor cost for its repair.

How to make a warranty claim:

•Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

•Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms,proof of first rental is also required.

• Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Thomson Inc. 11721 B Alameda Avenue Socorro,Texas 79927

•Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

• Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route to Thomson.

•A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.

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What your warranty does not cover:

• Acts of nature,such as but not limited to lightning damage.

• Adjustment of customer controls.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

•A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

• Batteries.

• Units purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.

• Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.

Product Registration:

Please complete the online Product Registration on www.rca.com/productregistration or complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation of Warranty:

• THE W ARRANTY STA TED ABOVE IS THE ONL Y WARRANTY APPLICABLE T O THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS W ARRANTY .

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW,ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE W ARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How state law relates to warranty:

• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

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Accessory Information

There are accessories available to complement your DVD Player. Prices are subject to change without notice.All accessories are subject to availability.

A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering,and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state,country,and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.

How to Order

To place an order by phone, have your Visa,MasterCard,or Discover Card ready and call the tollfree number listed below.

1-800-338-0376 (Use this number only to place an order for accessory items.)

You can buy some accessories on-line at www.rca.com/accessories (subject to availability)

Note:Products shown might not be available from www.rca.com web site.

Optical Plug to Mini Plug 3 feet (DV3M);price $15.95 6 feet (DV6M);price $19.95

Surge Protector (SCTV 4000C), 2090 joules, $100,000 Surge Equipment Guarantee, price $49.95

Remote Control (RCR311DA1) part number 260607

Optical Plug to Optical Plug for Optical Audio connection to a compatible receiver. 3 feet (DV3);price $15.95 6 feet (DV6);price $19.95

Component Video to VPORT cable (GP650XB),price $29.95

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TOCOM 16164820

Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed below or on the carton.This will only add delays in service for your product.

Thomson Inc.

10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,IN 46290

Visit the RCA website at www.rca.com

THOMSON