RCA RC5240P, P1-850S-CAB9 User Manual

IMPORTANT!

Addendum to User’s Manual

Model Number: RC5240P Date: 5/09/01

The following information should be added to the Troubleshooting Section in chapter 6 of your
User’s Manual. In order for you to get optimum use from your RC5240P DVD player, please keep
this sheet with your User’s Manual for future reference. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Programming the Remote

The remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs. The remote is already programmed to
control most RCA, PROSCAN, and GE TVs.

Testing the remote

To determine whether the remote needs to be programmed, turn the TV ON, point the remote at the TV, and press the TV
button. Then press POWER or CH+ (channel up) or CH- (channel down) to see if the TV responds to the remote commands. If
not, the remote needs to be programmed.

Entering Codes

To control a TV that is not an RCA, PROSCAN or GE TV, you’ll need to enter the specific codes for the brand of TV you have.

1. Turn on the TV to be programmed.

2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the TV on the code list on the reverse side of this sheet.

3. Point the DVD Player’s remote at the TV.

4. Press and hold the TV button on the remote.

5. Enter the code from the Remote Control code list (see reverse).

6. Release the TV button, and then press ON•OFF to see if the TV responds to the command. If it doesn’t, try pressing the TV
button and then ON•OFF again.

7. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the TV responds to the remote
commands.

Note: This remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of televisions.

Important!

You must continue pressing the TV button while you enter the code.

For example, let’s say you have a Zenith TV. To program the remote to operate the TV you would:

Press and hold the TV button while you enter the first code listed for Zenith in the TV Codes column.

Release the TV button. Press ON•OFF to see if the TV responds. If it doesn’t, follow the same steps, but enter the second code
instead of the first.

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Remote TV Codes

Abex ............................................................................. 1172

Admiral ................................................................ 1001,1173

Adventura ..................................................................... 1174

Aiko .............................................................................. 1016

Alleron .......................................................................... 1046

Amtron .......................................................................... 1038

Akai ............................................................................... 1002

Anam National.................................................... 1003, 1038

AOC ............................. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1175, 1176

Audiovox ...................................................................... 1038

Belcor ........................................................................... 1004

Bell & Howell ........................................... 1001, 1083, 1162

Bradford ....................................................................... 1038

Brokwood .................................................................... 1004

Candle ............................................. 1004, 1006, 1008, 1174

Capehart ....................................................................... 1175

Celebrity ....................................................................... 1002

Centurion ...................................................................... 1009

Citizen ...................................................... 1004, 1006, 1008,

..................................... 1016, 1038, 1105, 1171, 1174, 1177

Clairtone ....................................................................... 1176

Colortyme ........................................................... 1004, 1006

Concerto ............................................................. 1004, 1006

Contec/Cony ......................... 1012, 1013, 1014, 1038, 1176

Craig ............................................................................. 1038

Crown ................................................................. 1038, 1171

Curtis Mathes ........................................... 1000, 1004, 1006,

......................................................... 1015, 1105, 1162, 1171

CXC ............................................................................... 1038

Daewoo ................................................... 1004, 1005, 1006,

............................................... 1016, 1017, 1018, 1127, 1171

Daytron ..................................................... 1004, 1006, 1171

Dimensia ...................................................................... 1000

Dumont .............................................................. 1004, 1151

Dynatech ...................................................................... 1178

Electroband ........................................................ 1002, 1176

Electrohome .......................... 1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1022

Emerson ...................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1014, 1023, 1024,

............................ 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029,1030, 1031,

.......................... 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038,

........................... 1039, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1046, 1047,

.................. 1123, 1124, 1162, 1171, 1176, 1177, 1179, 1191

Envision .............................................................. 1004, 1006

Fisher ........................... 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1162, 1180

Fujitso ........................................................................... 1046

Funai ................................................................... 1038, 1046

Futuretec ....................................................................... 1038

GE ...................................................1000, 1003, 1004, 1006,

.............................................. 1022, 1052, 1054, 1055, 1087,

..................................... 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168, 1181

Gibralter ............................................................. 1004, 1151

Goldstar ................................ 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1019,

............................ 1056, 1057, 1058, 1155, 1156, 1171, 1172

Grundy ..................................................... 1038, 1046, 1171

Hallmark ............................................................. 1004, 1006

Harvard ......................................................................... 1038

Hitachi ............................................ 1004, 1006, 1012, 1013,

.............................................. 1059, 1060, 1061, 1135, 1136,

..................................... 1137, 1138, 1139,1140, 1141, 1142,

........................... 1143, 1144, 1145, 1146, 1148, 1150, 1179

IMA ............................................................................... 1038

Infinity .......................................................................... 1062

Janeil ............................................................................1174

JBL ............................................................................... 1062

JCB ............................................................................... 1002

JC Penny .............................. 1000, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008,

................................... 1022, 1052, 1054, 1058, 1063, 1064,

........................... 1072, 1087, 1105, 1128, 1171, 1172, 1181

Jensen ................................................................ 1004, 1006

JVC ....................................... 1012, 1013, 1054, 1060, 1065,

........................... 1066, 1067, 1089, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1182

Kawasho .................................................. 1002, 1004, 1006

Kaypani ....................................................................... 1175

Kenwood ................................................. 1004, 1006, 1019

Kloss Novabeam ............................ 1068, 1069, 1174, 1183

KTV ....................................... 1038, 1070, 1171, 1176, 1177

Loewe .......................................................................... 1062

Logik ............................................................................ 1083

Luxman .............................................................. 1004, 1006

Lxi ........................................................... 1000, 1006, 1049,

................................... 1062, 1071, 1072, 1073, 1162, 1181

Magnavox ............................ 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062,

.................................. 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1077,

................................... 1088, 1089, 1130, 1131, 1132, 1133,

................................................................. 1134, 1183, 1184

Majestic ........................................................................ 1083

Marants ........................................................................ 1062

Marantz ...........................................1004, 1006, 1062, 1078

Megatron ........................................................... 1006, 1059

Mei ............................................................................... 1176

Memorex .............................. 1001, 1006, 1082, 1083, 1162

MGA ............................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019,

............................................. 1022, 1051, 1079, 1080, 1082

Midland ................................. 1054, 1151, 1171, 1172, 1181

Minutz .......................................................................... 1052

Mitsubishi ............................ 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022,

.................................... 1051, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1125

Montgomery Ward ...................................................... 1083

Motorola ............................................................ 1003, 1173

MTC ............................ 1004, 1005, 1006, 1105, 1176, 1178

Multitech ............................................................ 1038, 1178

Multivision ................................................................... 1084

NAD ................................................ 1006, 1071, 1072, 1185

NEC ....................................... 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1089

Nikko ................................................................. 1006, 1016

NTC .............................................................................. 1016

Onwa ........................................................................... 1038

Optimus .......................................................................1185

Optonica ............................................................ 1095, 1173

Orion ................................................................. 1035, 1191

Panasonic ....................................... 1003, 1054, 1062, 1170

Philco ............................................. 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006,

................................... 1008, 1012, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,

.............................................. 1074, 1075, 1077, 1183, 1184

Philips ............................................1003, 1004, 1008, 1012,

................................... 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075,

.............................................. 1076, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1089

Pilot .................................................................... 1004, 1171

Pioneer .......................................... 1004, 1006, 1090, 1091,

................................................................. 1092, 1179, 1185

Portland ................................ 1004, 1005, 1006, 1016, 1171

Price Club .................................................................... 1105

Prism ............................................................................1054

PROSCAN .......................................................... 1000, 1181

Proton ................................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1093, 1175

Pulsar ........................................................................... 1151

Pulser ........................................................................... 1004

Quasar ............................................ 1003, 1054, 1070, 1094

Radio Shack/Realistic ............................. 1000, 1004, 1006,

.......................... 1012, 1038, 1049, 1095, 1162, 1171, 1172

RCA ............................ 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007,

........................... 1019, 1096, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, 1102

............................................. 1103, 1129, 1179, 1181, 1187

Rhapsody ..................................................................... 1176

Runco .......................................................................... 1151

Sampo ................................... 1004, 1006, 1171, 1172, 1175

Samsung ........................................ 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012,

........................... 1015, 1019, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1171, 1172

Samsux ........................................................................ 1171

Sansui .......................................................................... 1191

Sanyo ............................................. 1004, 1048, 1049, 1050,

.................................... 1080, 1107, 1108, 1162, 1169, 1180

Scotch .......................................................................... 1006

Scott ................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1024, 1035, 1038, 1046

Sears .......................... 1000, 1004, 1006, 1013, 1019, 1046,

.................................. 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1066, 1071,

........................... 1072, 1109, 1110, 1162, 1180, 1181, 1189

Sharp ....................................................... 1004, 1006, 1012,

........................... 1029, 1111, 1112, 1113, 1122, 1171, 1173

Shogun ........................................................................ 1004

Signature .................................................. 1001, 1083, 1115

Simpson ....................................................................... 1008

Sonic ............................................................................ 1176

Sony ............................................................................. 1002

Soundesign ........................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1038, 1046

Squareview .................................................................. 1189

SSS ..................................................................... 1004, 1038

Starlite .......................................................................... 1038

Supre-macy .................................................................. 1174

Supreme ...................................................................... 1002

Sylvania .................................................. 1004, 1006, 1008,

................................... 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075,

........................... 1076, 1077, 1088, 1116, 1161, 1183, 1184

Symphonic ............................................... 1033, 1038, 1189

Tandy ........................................................................... 1173

Tatung ................................................................ 1003, 1178

Technics....................................................................... 1054

Techwood................................................ 1004, 1006, 1054

Teknika .......................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008,

................................... 1012, 1013, 1016, 1038, 1046, 1076,

.............................................. 1082, 1083, 1105, 1170, 1171

Telecaption .................................................................. 1117

TMK ................................................................... 1004, 1006

Toshiba ..........................................1049, 1071, 1072, 1089,

.................................... 1105, 1109, 1117, 1118, 1160, 1162

Totevision .................................................................... 1171

Universal ............................................................ 1052, 1087

Victor ................................................................. 1066, 1182

Vidtech .................................................... 1004, 1005, 1006

Viking .......................................................................... 1174

Wards ................................... 1000, 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006,

................................... 1019, 1024, 1033, 1046, 1052, 1062,

.......................... 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1083, 1087,

.............................................. 1088, 1095, 1119, 1120, 1184

Yamaha ........................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019

Zenith ......................... 1004, 1083, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154

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Corrections to the User’s Manual

page 21 – The second press of the PAUSE button does not resume playback when playing audio CDs.

page 28 – To stop random playback, press STOP twice and PLAY to resume normal playback.

page 34 – To stop random playback, press STOP twice and PLAY to resume normal playback.

page 35 – If you are playing a CD or MP3 disc, press STOP twice to stop playback. When using Random Play Mode, after selecting the

Random option press PLAY to begin random playback. To resume normal playback, press STOP twice and PLAY or press STOP
and PLAY MODE.

If you are playing a CD or MP3 disc, press STOP twice to stop playback.When using Program Play Mode, after you have
entered the tracks you want, press PLAY to begin Program Playback. To resume normal playback, press STOP twice and PLAY
or press STOP and PLAY MODE.

page 40 – Pressing the MENU button during VCD disc play will not bring up the disc menu.

If a VCD has playback control, press GO BACK to stop playback and return to the menu.

page 55 – See page 45 for information on how to change the language preference.

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RC5240P

Important Information

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.

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

This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.

FCC NOTE (for U.S.A.):

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference--Causing Equipment Regulations.

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.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for
its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for
extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the
picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program
logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not
covered by your warranty.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-

40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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.

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.

CAUTION

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

Note:

This DVD player is designed and manufactured
to respond to the Region Management
Information. If the Region number of a DVD
disc does not correspond to the Region
number of this DVD player, this DVD player
cannot play the disc. The Region number for
this DVD player is Region No 1.

Note:

This device is protected by U.S. patent numbers
4,631,603 and 4,577,216 and 4,819,098 and
other intellectual property rights. The use of
Macrovision’s copy protection technology in the
device must be authorized by Macrovision and is
intended for home and other limited pay-per­view uses only, unless otherwise authorized in
writing by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

CLASS 1

LASER

PRODUCT

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and

model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the player.
Model No. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Serial No.______________________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________

RC5240P

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 6

Types of Discs Your DVD Player will Play ..................................................................6

Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7

Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ............................................... 7

DVD Player + TV with Audio/Video Input Jacks ....................................................... 8

DVD Player + TV + VCR .............................................................................................. 9

DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS Receiver ......................11

DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic or Stereo Receiver.......................................... 13

DVD Player + TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver............................................................ 15

The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player ..................................................................... 16

Front Panel Controls ....................................................................................................... 17

Install Batteries in the Remote ...................................................................................... 18

Important Battery Information ............................................................................... 18

Point the Remote in the Right Direction ................................................................18

How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ................................................................ 19

Remote Control Buttons ................................................................................................ 20

Chapter 2: Playing DVDs

Regional Coding ............................................................................................................. 24

Using Different Menus ................................................................................................... 24

Loading and Playing Discs ............................................................................................ 24

Using a Disc Menu ..........................................................................................................25

DVD Playback Features .................................................................................................. 27

Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan) ....................................................................... 27

Freeze Frame and Frame Advance ..........................................................................27

Skipping Chapters .................................................................................................... 27

Play Mode .................................................................................................................28

Random .............................................................................................................. 28

Program .............................................................................................................. 28

Selecting a Chapter Number ................................................................................... 29

Selecting a Title Number..........................................................................................29

Entering an Elapsed Time ........................................................................................29

Subtitles .................................................................................................................... 30

Changing the Audio Language ...............................................................................30

Changing the Camera Angle ...................................................................................30

Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................31

To Repeat a Chapter or Title ............................................................................. 31

A•B Repeat .........................................................................................................31

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights
reserved.

DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc.

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Chapter 3: Playing Audio CDs and MP3 Discs

Loading and Playing an Audio CD................................................................................. 34

Audio CD Playback Features ..........................................................................................34

Skipping Tracks .........................................................................................................34

Time Search...............................................................................................................34

Play Mode........................................................................................................... 35

Random .............................................................................................................. 35

Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................36

To Repeat a Track or Disc................................................................................... 36

A-B Repeat ......................................................................................................... 36

Playing MP3 Discs .....................................................................................................37

Selecting Tracks ........................................................................................................ 37

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

Chapter 4: Playing Video CDs

What is a Video CD? .......................................................................................................40

The Video CD Disc Menu ................................................................................................ 40

If the Video CD Has Playback Control ...........................................................................40

Bypassing Playback Control .....................................................................................40

Resuming Playback Control .....................................................................................41

Using the Time Search Feature ...................................................................................... 41

The Index Feature ........................................................................................................... 41

Chapter 5: The Menu System

The Display Menu ........................................................................................................... 44

Image ........................................................................................................................ 44

Video Out..................................................................................................................45

Menu Language ....................................................................................................... 45

The Sound Menu ............................................................................................................ 46

Selecting Digital Output Type ................................................................................. 46

Range ........................................................................................................................46

Speakers .................................................................................................................... 47

The Password Menu .......................................................................................................48

Creating a Password ................................................................................................. 48

Changing the Password Mode ................................................................................ 48

The Preferences Menu.................................................................................................... 49

Selecting the Audio Preference ............................................................................... 49

Selecting the Subtitle Language ............................................................................. 49

Changing the Disc Menu Language ........................................................................ 50

Setting the Rating Limit ........................................................................................... 50

Dimming the Front Display ...................................................................................... 51

Defaults ..................................................................................................................... 51

Language Code List .................................................................................................. 52

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Chapter 6: Other Information

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 54

Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 56

Accessories Order Form.................................................................................................. 59

Index ................................................................................................................................ 61

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Chapter 1

Connections & Setup

Chapter Overview:

• Things to Consider

• Choose your Connection

• The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player

• Front Panel Controls

• Installing the Batteries

• How to Find Your TV’s Input Channel

• The Remote Control

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Connections and Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges

• Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.

• Turn off the TV and/or components before you connect or disconnect any cables.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet
packed with your DVD player.

Protect Components from Overheating

• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can
circulate freely.

• Don’t stack components.

• When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.

• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t flow
around other components.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of
straight down the middle of the back of the TV.

• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables
away from audio/video cables.

Connection Pictures

Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this book
show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video).

Note: The illustrations in this book are representational, and in some instances may not exactly match the
item represented.

Types of Discs Your DVD Player will Play

• DVD video discs – DVD video discs contain high quality picture and sound content.

• Audio discs – Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only.

• Video CDs – Like DVD discs, VCDs contain picture and sound content. VCDs hold less content that
DVD discs.

• CD-R (MP3 files) – CD-R discs with MP3 files recorded or downloaded onto them.

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VIDEO CD

Connections and Setup

Choose Your Connection

There are several ways to connect your DVD player. Please use the following chart to determine which connection
is best for you. Turn to the appropriate page and connect your DVD player.

Components Cables Needed Connection Go to...

Title

TV

TV

TV

TV

DVD

DVD

DVD

DVD

VCR

Dolby Digital Receiver

VCR

Satellite

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Optical connector

(optional)

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

TV + DVD

TV + DVD + VCR page 9

TV + DVD +
Dolby Digital

TV + DVD +
VCR + Satellite

page 8

pages
10-13

page
14-15

Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV

The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.

Note: Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled set, but the connection pictures in this book show each cable
separately for better visibility.

Audio/Video cables

chapter 1 7

Coaxial cable

S-Video cable

Connections and Setup

TV

AUDIO OUT
R

CABLE

OR

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

L

TV

DVD

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

RL

ANT IN

2

1

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

R

R

COAXIAL

L

1

L

2

S-VIDEO

OPTICAL

Y

P

B

P

R

DVD
PLAYER

AUDIO OUT

1

2

DVD Player + TV with Audio/Video Input Jacks

1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of
your DVD Player, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV.

2. Connect the video cable.

• Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of

your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV.

OR

• S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video Input jack, connect the S-Video cable to the

S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player and to the S-Video jack on your TV. If your
TV doesn’t have S-Video, use the basic video connection listed above.

Note: Your cable or off-air connection to the television should not be affected by this connection. Connect
your cable or off-air antenna to your television as you normally would. You may need to consult your
television manual for details.

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TV

Connections and Setup

AUDIO OUT

R

L

TV

DVD

VCR

DVD
PLAYER

VCR

OUT

IN

S-VIDEO

1

2

L R

AUDIO

L R

AUDIO OUT

R

R

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

L

1

L

2

VIDEO

2

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

RL

1

Y

P

B

P

R

ANT IN

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

4

CABLE

OR

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

3

DVD Player + TV + VCR

1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of
your DVD Player, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV.

2. Connect the video cable.

• Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of

your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV.

• S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video Input jack, connect the S-Video cable to the S-

VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player and to the S-Video jack on your TV. If your TV
doesn’t have S-Video, use the basic video connection listed above.

3. Connect the antenna or cable to the Antenna Input jack on the VCR.

4. Connect a coaxial cable to the Antenna Output jack on the VCR and to the Antenna Input jack on the
television.

5. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

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Connections and Setup

TV

AUDIO OUT
R

CABLE

OR

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

L

TV

DVD

Dolby Digital Receiver

and/or DTS Receiver

3

DVD
PLAYER

DOLBY DIGITAL or
DTS RECEIVER

S-VIDEO

1

2

AUDIO OUT

R

R

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

L

1

L

2

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

RL

1

Y

P

B

P

R

2

AUDIO IN

ANT IN

DIGITAL

IN

L

R

Dolby Digital® and DTS

Both Dolby Digital and DTS are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track
of film (while the film is being made). Both of these formats provide up to six separate channels: left, right,
center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofer.

The disc will play 5.1-channel sound only if you’ve connected a DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder and if
the original movie the disc was recorded from was encoded in the Dolby Digital or DTS format.

Please Read This Before Using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Jack!

This player’s digital output jack is designed for a connection to a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder.

Older digital equipment may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection can
create a high level of noise that may be harmful to your ears, and could damage headphones or speakers.

It is important to choose the correct Digital Output setting in the DVD Player’s Sound menu, especially when
you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. For more information, see chapter 5.

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Connections and Setup

DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital or DTS Receiver

To Connect the DVD Player

1. Connect the left and right audio cables to your audio/video receiver and to the AUDIO OUT L (left –
white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player.

2. If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver, insert an optical digital cable (not provided) to the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD player to the Digital Input jack on the back of the receiver. You must also
set the Digital Ouput setting in the Sound menu (see chapter 5).

3. Connect the video cable.

• Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of

your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV.

OR

• S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video Input jack, connect the S-Video cable to the S-

VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player and to the S-Video jack on your TV. If your TV
doesn’t have S-Video, use the basic video connection listed above.

4. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc.

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Connections and Setup

TV

AUDIO OUT
R

CABLE

OR

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

L

TV

DVD

Dolby Pro Logic or

Stereo Receiver

DVD
PLAYER

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

1

2

PRO LOGIC
OR STEREO
RECEIVER

R

R

VIDEO IN

2

VIDEO OUT

L

1

L

2

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

1

AUDIO IN

RL

Y

P

OPTICAL

P

ANT IN

3

B

R

AUDIO IN

L

R

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Connections and Setup

DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic or Stereo
Receiver

To Connect the DVD Player

1. Connect the left and right audio cables to your audio/video receiver and to the AUDIO OUT FRONT L
(left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player.

2. Connect the video cable.

• Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of

your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV.

OR

• S-Video – If your TV has an S-Video Input jack, connect the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUT

jack on the back of your DVD Player and to the S-Video jack on your TV. If your TV doesn’t have S­Video, use the basic video connection listed above.

3. Down Mix Audio (optional) – Connect the second set of AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the DVD
player to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV. This allows you to listen to discs without going
through the receiver. For example, if it’s late at night and you want to listen to a disc without 6-channel
sound on, you can turn off the receiver and listen to the disc through the TV speakers.

4. Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.

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Connections and Setup

TV

AUDIO OUT

R

L

TV

DVD

VCR

DVD
PLAYER

VCR

OUT

IN

S-VIDEO

1

2

L R

AUDIO

L R

AUDIO OUT

R

R

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

L

1

L

2

VIDEO

2

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

RL

1

Y

P

B

P

R

ANT IN

4

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

Satellite

SATELLITE
RECEIVER

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

3

SATELLITE

IN FROM ANT

LR

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE IN

SIGNAL

CABLE

OR

OFF-AIR

SIGNAL

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Connections and Setup

DVD Player + TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver

1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of
your DVD Player, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV.

2. Connect the video cable.

• Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of

your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV.

OR

• S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video Input jack, connect the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO

OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player and to the S-Video jack on your TV. If your TV doesn’t
have S-Video, use the basic video connection listed above.

3. Connect a coaxial cable to the antenna output jack on the VCR and to the Antenna Input jack on the
television.

4. Use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna output on the satellite receiver to the antenna input on the
VCR.

5. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

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