RCA DRC232N User Manual
DVD Player
User’s Guide
Model DRC232N
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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
towide 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 andmodel numbers in case you
need them. The numbers are located on the back of the player.
Model number: DRC232N 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 enables 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.
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 and
put it in DVD mode ......................................................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
Using the remote to navigate through
on-screen menus ........................................................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 and mp3
files at the same time) ..........................................22
Chapter 4:The ClearPlay™ Feature
ClearPlay Feature........................................................24
How ClearPlay Works ..........................................24
How to See what ClearPlay Filters are available in
your DVD Player ....................................................24
Customizing Your ClearPlay Filters ....................26
Downloading New ClearPlay Filters ..................27
Chapter 5: DVD Menu System
The DVD Player Menu System ..................................29
Play Menu ....................................................................29
Play Mode menu..........................................................29
Standard Play............................................................29
Random Play ............................................................29
Program Play ............................................................30
AutoPlay....................................................................30
IntroScan ..................................................................30
Parental Control Menu ..............................................31
Locking your player................................................31
Unlocking your player............................................31
Changing your password ......................................32
Explanation of Ratings Limits ..............................32
Rated Titles ..........................................................32
Unrated Titles ......................................................33
ClearPlay ..................................................................33
Display menu ..............................................................34
TV Image ..................................................................34
Front Display............................................................35
Sound menu ................................................................36
Sound Logic ..............................................................36
Virtual Surround......................................................36
Languages menu..........................................................37
Player Menus............................................................37
Disc Menus ..............................................................37
Audio..........................................................................37
Subtitles ....................................................................37
Chapter 6:Additional Information
Tr oubleshooting ..........................................................38
Maintenance of cabinet ..............................................40
Handling Cautions ......................................................40
Progressive Scan..........................................................41
Progressive Scan Troubleshooting ......................42
License Agreement for ClearPlay™ Filters..............43
Recommendations and information about discs ....45
Limited Warranty........................................................47
Accessories to complement your DVD player ........49
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of cer tain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home use only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering 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 you have a TV antenna that 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 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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COMPONENT/
PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO OUT
Connections and Setup
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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.
COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS audio/video receiver, connect a digital
audio coaxial cable to the DVD Player’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Jack and to the audio/video receiver’s Digital Coaxial Input Jack.
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.
AUDIO L and R
jacks and cables
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT jack and cable
Back of the 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 connection example and instructions are on pages 6 and 7.
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The back of your DVD player
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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/PROGRESSIVE OUT (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.
Connections and Setup
The back of your DVD player
COMPONENT/
PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO OUT
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COMPONENT/
PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO OUT
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STANDBY/ON - Turns the player on and
off.The indicator light comes on when the
player is in standby mode (off but still
plugged into an AC outlet).
OPEN/CLOSE - Opens and closes the
disc tray.
STOP - Stops playing a disc.
PREV /VIDEO - During playback, goes
to the beginning of the chapter (DVD) or
track (CD), or to the beginning of the
previous chapter or track.
When you’re not playing a disc, accesses
Video Output options when you press and
hold the button for 3 seconds (page 41).
NEXT - Goes to the beginning of the
next chapter or track.
PLAY - Plays a disc, and closes the disc
tray if it is open.
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STANDBY/O
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OPEN•CLOSE
PLAY
STOP
PREV/V
ide
o
NEXT
Front of the player
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2
3
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Player display
Shows the type of disc in the disc tray:
Audio CD (CD),
Video CD (VCD),
Super Video CD (SVCD).
Playback status: Forward play ( ), reverse
() or pause on still frame ( ).
appears when DVD disc is loaded.
MP3: mp3 file is loaded.
WMA:WMA file is loaded.
appears if the disc being played has
Dolby digital sound.
YPbPr PSCAN:appears when video is
being output in progressive scan format.To
change to interlace video format, press the
PREV/VIDEO button (see page 41).
Chapter or track being played.
Time elapsed:
DVD: hour and minutes
Audio CD: minutes and seconds
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COMPONENT/
PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO OUT
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
IN FROM
CABLE/ANTENN
A
L R
INPUT
VIDEO
L R
INPUT
OUTPUT
IN FROM ANTENNA
OUT TO TV
VIDEO
AUDIO
To cable or off-air antenna
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Connecting a VCR is optional. It is shown in this connection diagram since
most households have a VCR connected to the TV.
TV
VCR
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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 INPUT L and R).
2. Connect the video cable.
Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on
the back of your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled
VIDEO INPUT).
Note: 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 –
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 (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks. It is essential to match the color
coded connectors with a compatible TV.
If you have a Progressive Scan TV, you must use the Component Video connection (Y, Pb, Pr), and
activate Progressive Scan by pressing the PREV/VIDEO button on the front of the DVD player (for
instructions, go to page 41).
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 shown in this connection diagram since most households
have a VCR connected to the TV.
4. Connect a coaxial cable to the Antenna Output jack on the VCR (OUT TO TV) and to the
Antenna Input jack (IN FROM CABLE/ANTENNA) on the TV.
5. Insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
Go to page 8
Mor
e Information about Progressive Scan
Some high-end HDTVs and multimedia monitors offer progressive scanning of the video
signal instead of interlace. Proponents of Progressive Scan say it provides a crisper picture
because it eliminates the “flicker” or “jitter” at the edges of the screen.Your DVD player is
equipped to send a progressive scan signal, but you must connect the DVD player via the
COMPONENT jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) to a Progressive Scan TV or monitor,AND you must activate
Progressive Scan by pressing the PREV/VIDEO button on the front of the DVD player (for
instructions, go to page 41).
Note: If your TV doesn’t have Audio and Video Input Jacks and only has an RF jack, you need
to connect an RF modulator (not provided). For information, go to page 49.
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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:
• 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.To access the Disc Menu, press
the MENU button on the remote control.
• 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—press
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 choose 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 DVD player.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
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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 control 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 for suggestions on how to access the
TV’s Video Input Channel:
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.
•You might select the Video Input Channel from the TV’s on-screen menu system.
•Press the Channel up and/or down buttons on the TV’s remote control (sometimes the Video
Input Channel is stored in the TV’s channel list).
• There might be a button on the TV’s remote control or on the TV that accesses the Video
Input Channel (see table below for examples).
•You might tune to it by pressing a specific channel number (see Channel Number in the table
below).
Video Input Channel Variations
Button/Switch Button on the Channel
on the
TV
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 accessory information.
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Button Descriptions for DVD Mode
In addition to operating your DVD Player, the remote control that came with your DVD player
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 (Scene Again™ feature) - replays
the last 10 seconds (approximately) of a DVD
movie.
ANGLE Accesses the Camera Angle icon in the 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 you’re
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).
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GO BACK
RET
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INPUT
PLAY MODE
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Button descriptions for TV and VCR buttons
This remote operates most TVs and VCRs that carry the RCA, 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 the VCR 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).
VOL </> Decreases and increases volume level.
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.
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MUT
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GO BACK
RET
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INPUT
PLAY MODE
T
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AUDI
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SUBTITLE
TIMER
REVERSEPLAYFORWARD
PAUSE
STO
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RECORD
AGAIN
SPEED
OPE
N•CLOSE
ZOOM
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Left
arrow
Down
arrow
OK
button
Up arrow
Right
arrow
Use the arrow buttons to highlight onscreen options. Use the OK button to
select an option that is highlighted.
Remote Control
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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 Egypt 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 TV to 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,
DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,Audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW,Video CDs
(VCDs), SVCDs. CDs with mp3 files,WMA files (Windows Media Audio), and
JPEG files on them.This DVD Player also supports ClearPlay™ DVDs (go to
page 24 for more information about this feature). 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 design.
DVD+Rewritable
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Playing Discs
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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 PAUSE to 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
1.
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 parts 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™ (Quick Reverse)
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).
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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 control 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 Bookmarks
Video CD (VCD) Info Display
Time display Track PlayBack Audio Play Mode
Playing Discs
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