RCA RC5215P User Manual

DVD Player

User's Manual

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Important Information

CAUTION

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 that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts.

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.

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: ___________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

RC5215P

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this DVD player to rain or moisture.

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

Introduction

Your DVD player is equipped with some special features. The following information summarizes some of these features.

The On-Screen Information Display

The Info Display is a menu bar that you can bring up to access certain features while discs are playing. Icons represent the different features supported by your DVD player. By selecting different Info Display icons, you can access features including Repeat, Audio, Subtitles, Bookmarks and Camera Angle.

Time Search

The Time Search feature lets you go to a point on a disc by entering the elapsed time in the onscreen time display. For example, if your favorite scene in a movie is one hour and twelve minutes after the beginning of the movie, you can enter 01:12:00 into the time display and go right to that point in the movie.

The Bookmarks Feature

You can bookmark a point on a disc that you can go to quickly with the bookmark feature. You can store up to six bookmarks. For example, if you have a favorite scene in a movie, you can bookmark it so you can return to it without having to fast forward or reverse to find the exact scene.

Ratings Limits

Your DVD player allows you to set ratings limits and passwords. For example, you can set the DVD player so that any movie with a PG-13 rating or above requires a password to be entered.

Since not all discs contain ratings, you can also decide if you want to allow free access or require a password to view unrated discs.

Scene Again™

When you are watching a DVD disc, by pressing the GO BACK•AGAIN button on the remote you can replay a scene instantly. The Scene Again™ feature goes back approximately ten seconds and replays both video and audio while turning on the subtitles.

The TruSurround® option can be used to simulate a six-speaker listening experience through two speakers.

TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in the United States and selected foreign countries. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Table of Contents

Introduction .............................................................................................. 1

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

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

Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 6

Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 6

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ 6

Connection Pictures ...................................................................................................6

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

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

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

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

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

DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital

DVD Player + TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver............................................................13

The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player ..................................................................... 14

Install Batteries in the Remote ...................................................................................... 15

Important Battery Information ............................................................................... 15

Turn on the TV and DVD Player ..................................................................................... 15

How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ................................................................ 16

How to Move Around the DVD Player’s Menu System ............................................... 17

Set the Menu Language ................................................................................................. 17

Setting Other Options .................................................................................................... 17

The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 18

or DTS® Receiver ................... 11

Chapter 2: Playing DVDs

Regional Coding ............................................................................................................. 20

Loading and Playing Discs ............................................................................................ 20

Using a Disc Menu ..........................................................................................................21

Using the On-Screen Info Display ................................................................................. 23

Time Display.............................................................................................................. 24

Selecting a Title ........................................................................................................24

Selecting a Chapter ..................................................................................................24

Selecting Subtitles ....................................................................................................25

Selecting a Subtitle Language .......................................................................... 25

Changing the Audio Language ...............................................................................25

Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................26

A•B Repeat ......................................................................................................... 26

How to Cancel Repeat .......................................................................................26

Using Bookmarks ...................................................................................................... 27

Storing a Bookmark ........................................................................................... 27

Using a bookmark .............................................................................................. 28

Clearing a Bookmark .........................................................................................28

Changing the Camera Angle ...................................................................................28

*Dolby Digital is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation

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

Table of Contents

Disc Playback Features ...................................................................................................29

Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan) .......................................................................29

Freeze Frame and Frame Advance ..........................................................................29

Slow Motion Playback ..............................................................................................29

Chapter Advance ...................................................................................................... 29

Scene Again ..............................................................................................................29

Chapter 3: Playing Audio CDs

Using the Info Display .................................................................................................... 32

Using the Time Display............................................................................................. 32

Selecting a Specific Track ......................................................................................... 32

Selecting a Play Mode .............................................................................................. 33

Switching between Standard and Random Play .............................................. 33

Using the Program Play Feature ....................................................................... 33

Editing a Playlist................................................................................................. 33

Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................34

A•B Repeat ......................................................................................................... 34

How to Cancel Repeat .......................................................................................34

Using IntroScan ........................................................................................................35

Using Bookmarks ...................................................................................................... 35

Storing Bookmarks ............................................................................................ 35

Storing a bookmark ........................................................................................... 35

Using a Bookmark .............................................................................................. 35

Dub Assist .................................................................................................................36

Chapter 4: Playing Video CDs

What is a Video CD? .......................................................................................................38

The Video CD Disc Menu ................................................................................................ 38

Video CD Information Display .......................................................................................39

Selecting a Specific Track ........................................................................................ 40

Selecting a Specific Index .........................................................................................40

Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................40

To Use Repeat ....................................................................................................40

A•B Repeat ......................................................................................................... 41

How to Cancel Repeat .......................................................................................41

Changing the Audio Channel Output ..................................................................... 41

Skipping Tracks .........................................................................................................41

Chapter 5: The DVD Player’s Menu System

The DVD Player Menu System .......................................................................................44

Two Types of Menu Items: Path and Action ........................................................... 44

The Play/Resume Play Option........................................................................................ 44

Table of Contents

The Play Mode menu...................................................................................................... 45

Selecting a Play Mode .............................................................................................. 45

How to Create a Program ........................................................................................ 46

Creating a Program List for an Audio CD......................................................... 46

Creating a Program List for an Audio CD......................................................... 47

Editing a Program .................................................................................................... 47

Autoplay ................................................................................................................... 48

Dub Assist .................................................................................................................48

The Lock Menu................................................................................................................ 49

Locking Your DVD Player .........................................................................................49

Unlocking Your DVD Player .....................................................................................49

Changing Your Password .........................................................................................49

Setting the Ratings Limit ......................................................................................... 50

How to Set DVD Limits ...................................................................................... 50

Changing to a Different Country’s Rating System ........................................... 50

Unrated Titles ...........................................................................................................51

Rated Titles ...............................................................................................................51

The Display Menu ........................................................................................................... 52

TV Image ................................................................................................................... 52

Front Display ............................................................................................................. 53

On-Screen Displays ...................................................................................................53

Black Level ................................................................................................................ 54

The Sound Menu ............................................................................................................ 54

Sound Logic .............................................................................................................. 54

Digital Output .......................................................................................................... 55

TruSurround

The Languages Menu .....................................................................................................56

Changing the Player Menu Language .................................................................... 56

Changing the Audio Language Preference ............................................................56

How to set Other as the Audio Language Preference ....................................56

Changing the Subtitle Language Preference ......................................................... 57

How to set Other as the Subtitle Language Preference.................................. 57

Glossary ........................................................................................................................... 58

Language Code List ........................................................................................................ 59

...........................................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 6: Other Information

How to Resolve Product Performance Problems.......................................................... 62

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 62

Handling Cautions ..........................................................................................................65

Maintenance of Cabinet ..........................................................................................65

Formation of Condensation ....................................................................................65

Handling Discs .......................................................................................................... 65

Cleaning Discs ........................................................................................................... 65

Front Panel Controls ....................................................................................................... 66

Front Panel Display......................................................................................................... 67

Limited Warranty RCA Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player .............................................. 68

Accessories and Order Form .......................................................................................... 71

Index ................................................................................................................................ 75

TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in the United States and selected foreign countries. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Chapter 1

Connections & Setup

Chapter Overview:

• Things to Consider Before You Connect

• Choose Your Connection

• The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player

• Inserting Batteries in the Remote

• How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel

• How to Move Around the DVD Player’s Menu System

• Set the Menu Language

• The Remote Control

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Connections & 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).

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 CD discs – Like DVD video discs, Video CDs contain picture and sound content. The difference is the amount of information that can be stored on the disc.

VIDEO CD

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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

DVD

VCR

Dolby Digital System

VCR

Satellite

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Component video (optional)

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Component video (optional)

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Component video (optional)

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Component video (optional)

TV + DVD

TV +DVD + VCR page 9

TV + DVD + Dolby Digital

TV +DVD + VCR + Satellite

page 8

pages 10-11

page 12-13

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 Component Video cables

Coaxial cable

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S-Video cable

Connections & Setup

CABLE

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

DVD

S-Video cable

is optional

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

ANT IN

DVD PLAYER

AC IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

To AC Outlet

RIGHT

LEFT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

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.

• 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.

• Component video (optional) – If your TV has component video (Y, PB, and PR jacks) use

video-grade cables for the Y, PB, and PR connections. Note that it is essential to match the color coded connectors with a compatible TV. If your TV doesn’t have component video, use the basic video connection listed above.

3. Connect the AC power cord to the AC IN jack on the back of your DVD Player, and plug the other end into an AC outlet.

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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DVD

VCR

S-Video cable

is optional

DVD PLAYER

VCR

S-VIDEO

OUT

AC IN

L R

AUDIO

L R

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

To AC Outlet

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

RIGHT

LEFT

AUDIO OUT

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

ANT IN

CABLE

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

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.

• Component video (optional) – If your TV has component video (Y, PB, and P

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. Insert the AC power cord into the AC IN jack on the back of your player and into an AC outlet.

jacks) use

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S-Video cable

is optional

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

ANT IN

CABLE

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

DVD

Dolby Digital

System

DVD PLAYER

AC IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

To AC Outlet

RIGHT

LEFT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

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.

*Dolby Digital is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation

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

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DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic, 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.

• 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.

• Component video (optional) – If your TV has component video (Y, PB, and P

4. Connect the AC power cord to the AC IN jack on the back of your DVD Player, and plug the other end into an AC outlet.

jacks) use

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AUDIO OUT

S-Video cable

is optional

DVD PLAYER

VCR

S-VIDEO

OUT

AC IN

L R

AUDIO

L R

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

To AC Outlet

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

RIGHT

LEFT

AUDIO OUT

ANT IN

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

SATELLITE

SATELLITE RECEIVER

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

IN FROM ANT

OUT

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE IN

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CABLE

OFF-AIR

SIGNAL

Connections & 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.

• 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.

• Component video (optional) – If your TV has component video (Y, PB, and P

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

4. Insert the AC power cord into the AC IN jack on the back of your player and into an AC outlet.

jacks) use

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The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player

When connecting, make sure you connect Output jacks to Input jacks, Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.

AUDIO OUT R and L

AC IN

Insert the AC power cord into the DVD Player and plug the other end into an AC outlet.

Insert audio cables (left and right) from these jacks on your DVD player to the corresponding Audio Input jacks (left and right) on your TV or receiver.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Use a digital optical cable (not provided) to connect your DVD Player to a compatible Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder.

AC IN

Y, PB, P

(Component Video Output)

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

Use these jacks to connect to a TV with Component video input jacks. Unlike a single video input, component video maintains the video signal as three separate signals through these three jacks. This connection provides optimum quality. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three videograde cables for the Y, PB, and PR connections. Note that it is essential to match the color coded connectors with a compatible TV.

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

RIGHT

LEFT

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO

If your TV has an S-Video jack, you can connect an S-Video cable for increased video quality. The S-Video cable only carries the picture signal; remember to connect the left and right audio cables.

VIDEO OUT

(Composite Video Output)

Connect a video cable to this jack and to the Video Input jack on your TV.

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Install Batteries in the Remote

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote.

2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote.

3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.

Important Battery Information

• If you’re not going to use the remote for a month or more, be sure to remove the batteries because they can leak and cause damage.

• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.

• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.

• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.

Point the Remote in the Right Direction

When you want the remote to operate the DVD Player, point the remote at the DVD Player, not the TV. The remote has to be pointed in the correct direction and toward the correct component in order for the remote control’s signal to communicate with the sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path between the remote control and the component you want to operate so the signal isn’t blocked.

Turn on the TV and DVD Player

1. Turn on your TV and tune to the correct video input channel (see following page).

2. Press the POWER button on the DVD remote or the ON•OFF button on the DVD player.

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How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel

You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel (or S-Video Channel if you connected the SVideo cable to your TV and to your DVD Player) to see the DVD Player’s menu and to see the content that’s on a disc. The video channel on TVs varies for different brands and different models. In order for your DVD remote to work, your TV must be set on the correct video input channel. Below are some things to try.

• If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV button on the remote that came with your TV (not the DVD remote). Then press the INPUT button on the remote.

• If you have another brand, consult your TV’s Owner’s Manual.

If those options don’t work, try one of the following options.

• Press a button on the TV remote (see table below).

• Select it from the TV’s menu system.

• Tune directly to the DVD input channel by pressing a specific number (see table below).

• Go through all the channels in the channel list by pressing the channel up/down buttons on the TV.

Some common scenarios are listed in the following table:

Video Input Channel Variations

Button/switch Button on the Channel # on the TV TV Remote

VIDEO VID 1 00 SIGNAL LINE 90 VID 1 VID 91 VID 2 VIDEO 92 S-VID S-VID 93 S-VIDEO INPUT VID 1

S-VIDEO VID 2 SOURCE AUX

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POWER

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

SKIP

STOP

OPEN•CLOSE

PAUSE

INFOGUIDE

•

SKIP

The buttons used for navigation are shown in gray. Use these buttons to highlight an item on the screen.

How to Move Around the DVD Player’s Menu System

The technical term for how you move through the DVD Player’s menu system is “Navigation.”

This book tells you how to select different menu items, but you can explore the menu system on your own by following a few “navigational rules.”

Press the arrow buttons on the remote (highlighted in gray on the picture on the left) to highlight different menu items on the screen. (In your DVD Player’s menu, a highlighted item appears brighter than the other items on the screen.) To select a menu item, press OK on the remote when the menu item is highlighted.

The invalid symbol appears on the screen when you press a button that doesn’t have any function.

Set the Menu Language

This is the Menu Language screen. English is the default language, and automatically appears highlighted when the Menu Language screen comes up.

When you turn on your DVD player for the first time, the Automatic Language Selection Screen appears.

By default, the player’s on-screen displays are shown in English. If you want the on-screen menus to appear in English, press OK on the remote.

To change the language:

1. Press the down arrow button on the remote until the appropriate language is highlighted.

2. Press OK on the remote.

This screen sets all language preferences for on-screen displays to the same language. You can use the DVD player menu to set individual language preferences (see chapter 5).

Setting Other Options

The DVD player menu contains many options which can enhance your DVD experience. These options include:

• password control and ratings limits

• language preferences

• audio preferences

• display options

For more information on menu options, see chapter 5.

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The Buttons on the Remote Control

POWER

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

(listed alphabetically)

Arrow buttons Use the arrow buttons (left, right, up, and down) to move through on-screen menus. You highlight a menu item by pressing the arrow buttons. You select a highlighted item by pressing the OK

SKIP

STOP

OPEN•CLOSE

PAUSE

button.

FORWARD Allows you to search forward through a disc while it is in

INFOGUIDE

play mode (or slow speed search in pause mode).

GO BACK•AGAIN When you’re using the DVD Player’s menu system, press this button to return to the preceding menu screen. When you’re watching or listening to a DVD disc, press this button go back 10

•

seconds to see/hear missed content.

Note: Instant replay may not be available for some DVD titles.

GUIDE Allows you to see the titles that are available on the current disc (if the disc contains a guide menu).

INFO Press this button while you’re playing a disc to see the on-screen Info Display. The Info Display contains various playback features and gives you information about the disc you’re playing (press again to remove the Info Display from the screen).

MENU Press this button to see the disc’s menu when you’re playing a disc (press it again to resume playback).

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

OK Press this button to select a highlighted menu item.

OPEN•CLOSE When the STOP button is held down, Opens and closes

the disc tray.

PAUSE Pauses disc play. When disc play is paused, press SKIP+ to advance a frame or SKIP- to go back a frame.

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

POWER Turns on the player when it is in standby mode; or puts the

player in standby mode when power is on.

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

SKIP+/- SKIP+ advances to the next chapter, track or index. SKIPreverses to the preceding chapter, track or index. When used with the PAUSE button, advances or reverses one frame.

STOP Stops disc play. You can also press STOP to remove the screen saver from the screen to see the DVD Player’s main menu. When you hold the STOP button down, acts as the OPEN•CLOSE button to open and close disc tray.

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Playing DVDs

Chapter Overview:

• Regional Coding

• Using Different Menus

• Loading and Playing a Disc

Chapter 2

• Using a Disc Menu

• Using the On-Screen Info Display

• Disc Playback Features

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Playing DVDs

Regional Coding

Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes don’t match, the disc won’t play. This player’s code is region 1.

Using Different Menus

Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three separate menu paths 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 varies according to how the disc was authored and what features are included. 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 when a disc is playing. It can only be accessed while you are playing a disc. It’s turned on and off with the INFO button on the remote.

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

Remember that 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 item is “grayed out” it means that item isn’t available.

Loading and Playing Discs

Your DVD player plays DVD discs and audio CD discs. Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. The following discs CANNOT be used with this player:

• Laserdiscs

• CD-I, CD-ROM (computer-only discs), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM

• Discs recorded using other broadcast standards (i.e. PAL or SECAM)

Note: If the message “Tray Locked” appears on the screen, the retail lock feature has been accidentally engaged. To unlock the disc tray you must press and hold a combination of keys simultaneously:

On the front panel of the DVD Player, at the same time press and hold the SKIP FWD, EJECT and TS SURROUND buttons for at least 3 seconds.

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Playing DVDs

To Load and Play a Disc

Turn on the TV and your DVD Player (press ON•OFF on the player or press the POWER button on the remote control).

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This is an example of a one-sided disc.

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This is an example of a 2-sided disc. The title is in the center.

1. Press the OPEN•CLOSE button on the front of the DVD Player or press and hold the STOP button on the DVD remote. The disc tray opens.

2. 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 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 on the screen. One of the options will

start disc play. Highlight that option and press OK.

• The DVD Player’s main menu appears on the screen. Highlight

the Play option and press OK.

When you stop playing a disc, the player remembers where you stopped. When you start playing the disc again, the DVD Player picks up where you left off unless the disc is removed or the player is unplugged, or if you press the STOP button twice.

Using a Disc Menu

A disc is capable of having an on-screen menu that is separate from the DVD player’s menu system and on-screen Info Display. The disc menu might only contain a list of the titles and chapters, or it may allow you to change features such as language and playback settings.

Although the content and operation of disc menus varies from disc to disc, the following example will give you an idea of what to expect.

1. While the disc is playing, press MENU. The disc menu appears.

An example of a disc menu. The menus on discs vary because the disc menu is created by the disc’s author.

Tip

Many discs skip the disc menu and start playing automatically. To access the disc menu when you’re playing a disc, press MENU on the remote.

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In this example, The Language setting is highlighted. To see language options, press OK on the remote.

2. Press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the section of the disc menu you want to choose, and press OK. In the example on the left, Language has been selected.

3. Press the up and down arrows to select a language, and press OK.

4. Press MENU to resume playback.

Note: Any settings you change on the disc menu only override the settings in the DVD Player’s menu temporarily. Default settings are the settings that you set up in the DVD Player’s menu system. To change the default settings, see Chapter 5.

In the example on the left, English is highlighted. Press OK on the remote to play the disc with English dialog.

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