RCA RC5225P User Manual
DVD Player
User's a ual
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Introduction
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 Scene Snip, 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 ot"l-
screen 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 and Scene Snip
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.
You can use Scene Snip to edit out sections of a disc. When this disc is played, you must have the
password to view the original version.
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 TM
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 TM feature goes back approximately ten seconds and
replays both video and audio while turning on the subtitles.
(e)lPruSurround
The TmSurround ®option can be used to simulate a six-speaker listening experience through two
speakers.
SRS/TruSurround and the (@) symbol are trademarks of SRSLabs, Inc. in the United States and selected
foreign countries. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRSLabs, 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 DiscsYour DVD Player will Play .................................................................. 6
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ............................................... 7
DVD Player + TV with AudioNideo Input Jacks ....................................................... 8
DVD Player + TV + VCR .............................................................................................. 9
DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital ®or DTS®Receiver ...... i............ 10
DVD Player + TV + 5.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver .......................................... 12
DVD Player + TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ............................................................ 14
The Jacks onthe Back of the DVD Player ..................................................................... 16
Install Batteries in the Remote ...................................................................................... 17
Turn on the TV and DVD Player ..................................................................................... 17
How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel ................................................................ 18
How to Move Around the DVD Player's Menu System ............................................... 19
Set the Menu Language ................................................................................................. 19
Setting Other Options .................................................................................................... 19
A Quick Tour of the Remote .......................................................................................... 20
Component Buttons ................................................................................................. 20
DVD Buttons ............................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 2: Playing DVDs
Regional Coding ............................................................................................................. 24
Using Different Menus ................................................................................................... 24
Loading and Playing Discs ............................................................................................. 24
Using a Disc Menu .......................................................................................................... 25
Using the On-Screen Info Display ................................................................................. 27
Time Display .............................................................................................................. 28
Selecting a Title ........................................................................................................ 28
Selecting a Chapter .................................................................................................. 28
Using Scene Snip Editing ....................................... t................................................. 29
Selecting Subtitles .................................................................................................... 31
Changing the Audio Language ............................................................................... 32
Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................ 33
Using Bookmarks ...................................................................................................... 34
Changing the Camera Angle ................................................................................... 35
Manufactured under licensefrom Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpubLished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
DTSis a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc.
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Disc Playback Features Using the Remote ........................................................ _........... 36
Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan) ....................................................................... 36
Freeze Frame and Frame Advance .......................................................................... 36
Slow Motion Playback .............................................................................................. 36
Chapter Advance ...................................................................................................... 36
Scene Again TM ........................................................................................................... 37
Subtitles .................................................................................................................... 37
Audio Language ....................................................................................................... 37
Camera Angle. .......................................................................................................... 37
Scene Snip Edit ......................................................................................................... 37
Zoom ......................................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 3: Playing Audio CDs
Using the Info Display .................................................................................................... 40
Using the Time Display ............................................................................................. 40
Selecting a Specific Track ......................................................................................... 40
Selecting a Play Mode .............................................................................................. 41
Using the Program Play Feature .............................................................................. 41
Editing a Playlist................................................................................................. 42
Using the Repeat Feature ....................................................... ................................. 42
Using IntroScan ........................................................................................................ 43
Using Bookmarks ...................................................................................................... 44
Dub Assist ................................................................................................................. 45
Chapter 4: Playing Video CDs
What is a Video CD? ................................................................................................. 48
The Video CD Disc Menu .......................................................................................... 48
Video CD Information Display ................................................................................. 49
Selecting a Specific Track ................................................................................... 50
Selecting a Specific Index .................................................................................. 50
Using the Repeat Feature .................................................................................. 50
Changing the Audio Channel Output .............................................................. 51
Skipping Tracks ......................................................................................................... 51
Chapter 5: The DVD Player's Menu System
The DVD PLayerMenu System ................................................................................. 54
Two Types of Menu Items: Path and Action ........................................................... 54
The Play/Resume Play Option .................................................................................. 54
The Play Mode menu ............................................................................................... 55
Selecting a Play Mode ....................................................................................... 55
How to Create a Program ................................................................................. 56
Creating a Program List for an Audio CD ......................................................... 56
Creating a Program List for a DVD Disc............................................................ 57
Editing a Program ........... ................................................................................... 57
Autoplay ............................................................................................................. 58
Dub Assist........................................................................................................... 58
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The Lock Menu ......................................................................................................... 59
Locking Your DVD Player ................. :................................................................. 59
Unlocking Your DVD Player ............................................................................... 59
Changing Your Password ................................................................................... 59
Editing Your Scene Snip Disc Library ................................................................ 60
Setting the Ratings Limit ................................................................................... 60
How to Set DVD Limits .................................................................................. 60
Changing to a Different Country's Rating System ....................................... 61
Rated Titles ......................................................................................................... 61
Unrated Titles ..................................................................................................... 62
Front Tray Lock ................................................................................................... 62
System Test ......................................................................................................... 62
The Display Menu ..................................................................................................... 63
TV Image ............................................................................................................ 63
Front Display ...................................................................................................... 64
On-Screen Displays ............................................................................................. 64
The Sound Menu ...................................................................................................... 65
Digital Output .................................................................................................... 65
Analog Output ................................................................................................... 66
2-Channel Stereo ........................................................................................... 66
5.1-Channel Out ............................................................................................. 67
Sound Logic ........................................................................................................ 68
The Languages Menu ............................................................................................... 69
Changing the Player Menus Language Preference ......................................... 69
Changing the Disc Menus Language Preference ............................................. 69
Changing the Audio Language Preference ...................................................... 70
Changing the Subtitle Language Preference ................................................... 70
Glossary ..................................................................................................................... 71
Language Code List .................................................................................................. 72
Chapter 6: Other Information
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 74
Handling Cautions ................ :................................................................................... 77
Maintenance of Cabinet .......................................................................................... 77
Formation of Condensation .................................................................................... 77
Handling Discs .......................................................................................................... 77
Cleaning Discs ................................................................................................ ;.......... 77
Universal Remote ..................................................................................................... 78
Program the Remote ......................................................................................... 78
Operate Components after Programming the Remote .................................. 79
Codes .................................................................................................................. 80
Front Panel Controls .......................................................................................... 81
Front Panel Display .................................................................................... _....... 82
Limited Warranty RCA Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player ......................................... 85
Accessories and Order Form .................................................................................... 87
Index .................................. ....................................................................................... 90
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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 Entertainme ,in.
5
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.
I_MI'AI. AUDIO VIDEOCD
6 Chapter 1
Connections 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
• 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)
• Audio/video
• S-Video (optional)
• Component video
(optional)
_! • Coaxial
• Audio/video
• S-Video (optional)
• Component video
_s_.e__e (optional)
Connection
Title
TV + DVD
TV + DVD + VCR
TV + DVD +
Dolby Digital
TV + DVD +
5,1-Channel
Analog
TV + DVD +
VCR + Satellite
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page 8
page 9
pages
10-11
pages
12-13
pages
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 soM us a bundled set, but the connection pictures in this
book sbow each cable separately for better visibility.
Audio/Video cables
Component Video cables
Coaxial cable S-Video cable
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Connections & Setup
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
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AUDIO OUT
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S-VIDEO VIDEO IN
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DVD Player + TV with Audio/Video Input Jacks
1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT FRONT 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 cormection - 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.
OR
• Component video (optional) - If your TV has component video (Y, P., and P, jacks) use
video-grade cables for the Y, Pu, and PRconnections. Note that it is essential to match the
color-coded connectors with a compatible "IV. 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 he 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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8 Chapter I
Connections Setup
TV
AUDIO _T
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DVD
PLAYER
VCR
®
DVD Player + TV + VCR
1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT FRONT 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.
OR
• Component video (optional) - If your TV has component video (Y, PB, and PR jacks) use
video-grade cables for the Y, Pm and PR connections. Note that it is essential to match the
color coded connectors with a compatible "IV. If your TV doesn't have componem 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. Connect the antenna or cable to the Antenna Input jack on the VCR.
5. Insert the AC power cord into the AC IN jack on the back of your player and into an AC outlet.
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Chapter I 9
Connections & Setup
TV
AUDIO OUT
R L
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO VIDI_O IN
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DOLBY DIGITAL or
DTS RECEIVER
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 DIG1TAL AUDIO OUT Jackl
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 DUE) Player's Sound menu,
eapecially when you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTjack. For more information, see chapter 5.
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 isa registeredtrademark of Digital Home Theater Systems,Inc.
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Connections & Setup
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 receWer and to the AUDIO OUT
FRONT 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 Output 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 'IV doesn't have S-Video, use the basic video connection listed above.
OR
• Component video (optional) - If your "IV has component video (Y, PB,and PR jacks) use
video-grade cables for the Y, Pw and P_ 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.
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.
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Chapter I 11
Connections & Setup
TV
AUDIO OUT
R L
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO VIDEO IN ANT IN
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PLAYER
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
AUDIO/VIDEO
RECEIVER
5.1-Channel Out Analog Audio
The 5,1-Channel Out Analog Audio feature lets you connect front, center, subwoofer, and/or
surround speakers to your DVD player. You can setup each speaker individually using the
5.1-Channel Setup option of the Sound menu (see chapter 5),
Note: You must change the analog ouq)ut to 5.1-channel to use the 5.1-channel analog
ou_uts.
The disc will play 5.1-Channel sound only if you've Connected the corresponding speakers and the
original movie the disc was recorded from was encoded with 5.1-Channel audio.
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Connections & Setup
DVD Player + TV + 5.1-Channel Audio/Video
Receiver
To Connect the DVD Player
1,
Connect the audio cables from the AUDIO OUT FRONT R and L, SURROUND R and L, SUB
(subwoof;er), and/or CENTER jacks on your DVD player to the corresponding Audio Input jacks
on your audio/video receiver. Set up the speakers using the Speaker menu of the Analog Output
option of the Sound menu (see chapter 5).
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.
OR
• Component video (optional) - If your TV has component video (Y, Pu, and PRjacks) use
video-grade cables for the Y, Pu, and PRconnections. 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
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Chapter I 13
Connections & Setup
TV
AUDIO OUT
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AUDIO IN
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14 Chapter I
Connections & Setup
DVD Player + TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver
1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT FRONT 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 "IV doesn't have S-Video, use the basic video connection listed above.
OR
• Component video (optional) - If your TV has component video (Y, Pu, and PR jacks) use
video-grade cables for the Y, PB, and PRconnections. Note that it is essential to match the
color coded connectors with a compatible "IV.If your TV doesn't have component video,
use the basic video connection listed above.
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.
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Chapter I 15
Connections & Setup
The Jacks on the Back of theDVD Player
When connecting, make sure you connect Output jacks to Input jacks, Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.
f
AC IN
Insert the AC power
cord into the DVD
Player and plug the
other end into an AC
outlet.
f
AUDIO OUT
2-Channel Output: Insert audio cables (left and
right) from the FRONT R and L jacks on your DVD
player to the corresponding Audio Input jacks (left
and right) on your TV or receiver.
5.1-Channel Output: Insert audio cables from the
FRONT R and L, SURROUND R and L, SUB
(subwoofer), and/or CENTER jacks on your DVD
player to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on
your TV or receiver.
Note.. To use 5.1-channel output, you must change the
analog output setttng to 5.1 channel (see the Sound
menu in chapter 5).
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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.
V.
f
Y' PB' PR
(Component Video Ou_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 quali W.
To ensure maximum picture
qualiw, use three video-
grade cables for the Y, Pw
and PR connections. Note
that it is essential to match
the color-coded connectors
with a compatible TV.
S-VIDEO
If your TV has an
S-Video jack, you can
connect an S-Video
cable for increased
video quail W. The
S-Video cable only
carries the picture
signal; remember to
connect the left and
right audio cables.
/
r
VIDEO OUT
(Composite Video Output)
Connect a video
cable to this jack and
to the Video Input
jack on your TV.
16 Chapter 1
Connections & Setup
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's signal to communicate with the sensor on the component.
Make sure there is a clear path between the remote 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 DVD button on the DVD remote or the ON,OFF button on
the DVD player.
Chapter I 17
Connections & Setup
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
S-Video 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 "IV.
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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Connections & Setup
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shown in gray. Use these buttons to
highlight an item on the screen•
How to Move Around the DVD
Player's Menu System
The teclmical terln for hot\ yl)u nlo\e through lilt' I)VD Player's nlellU
system is "Navigation,"
This book tells you how to select different inenu ilL, ins, lint you t•an
explore tile nlenu systeln on VOtll o\vn Isy 1ollo_ ing a few '•ua\'ilZ t it ]
rules,"
Press the DV1) button and then an atlOt\ button oil the remote
(highlighted in gray on tile picture on the left) to highlight diflerent
n;enu items on the screen. (In)our DVI) Pktycr's mcncl, a highlighted
item appears brigllter thall the othel • iteins on the Xcleei].) To selet't a
menu item, press OK on the remote \\ hell the mC'ilU ileill is highlighted,
The invalid symbol _ appears on the screen when yol.i press a button
that doesn't have any function for that disc.
Ll_ue sdel Men_c _1
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This isthe Automatic Language
Selection Screen. English isthe default
language, and automatically appears
highlighted when the screen comes up.
Set the Menu Language
When you turn on ),our DVD player for tile first time, tire 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, pn'ss OK on the remote.
To change the language:
1. Press the dpwn arrow button on the renrote 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 optkms
For more information on menu options, see chapter _,
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Connections 8. Setup
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A Quick Tour of The Remote
You can use this remote to control compatible components. The
component buttons are programmed to operate some ProScan, RCA and
GE components. The buttons must be programmed to operate other
brands of components. (See "Programming the Remote" in chapter 6.)
Component Buttons
(Buttons Listed in Alphabetical Order)
Use these buttons to turn on the component and set the remote to
control the selected component.
AUX Use this button to turn on a compatible TV, VCR, satellite receiver,
or cable box after it has been programmed (see chapter 6). Used with
the ON-OFF button to turn on some brands of components.
DVD Use this button to turn on the DVD player and set the remote to
control the DVD player.
SAT-CABLE Use this button to turn on a compatible satellite
receiver. Used with the ON-OFF button to turn on some brands of
satellite receivers.
TV Use this button to turn on a compatible TV and set the remote to
control the TV. Used with the ON-OFF button to turn on some brands
of TVs,
VCR1 and VCR2 Use this button to turn on a compatible VCR and set
the remote to control the VCR. Used with the ON-OFF button to turn on
some brands of VCRs.
DVD Buttons
(Buttons Listed in Alphabetical Order)
ANGLE Use this button to access various camera angles on a DVD (if
the DVD contains multiple camera angles).
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
button.
AUDIO Use this button to access various audio features while playing
a disc.
CH +m advances to the next chapter, track or index.
CH-m reverses to the preceding chapter, track or index.
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CLEAR Allows you to clear information, such as remove the Info display from the screen.
FORWARD Allows you to search forward through a disc while it is in play mode (or slow speed
search in pause mode). Press repeatedly to increase speed.
FRAME-- Press this button during playback to reverse the disc one frame at a time.
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
to go back 10 seconds to see/hear missed content.
Note: AGAIN 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).
INTO Press this button while you're playing a disc to see the on-screen Info Display. The lnfo
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).
Nmnber 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.
ON.OFF Turns on the player when it is in standby mode or puts the player in standby mode
when power is on.
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 PAUSE again to advance a frame or
FRAME - to go back a frame.
PLAY Begins disc play (and closes disc tray if it is open).
REVERSE Allows you to search backward through a disc while it is in play mode (or slow speed
search in pause mode).
SNIP Displays the Scene Snip Info Display so you can edit out selected scenes from the
DVD disc.
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, it acts as the
OPEN,CLOSE button to open and close disc tray.
SUBTITLE Use this feature to turn the subtitles off and on. While the subtitle info area is
displayed press the arrow up and down buttons on the remote to change subtitle languages
(if available).
ZOOM Use this button to zoom in on certain areas of the screen.
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Chapter 2
Playing DVDs
Chapter Overview:
• Regional Coding
• • Using Different Menus
• Loading and Playing a Disc
• Using a Disc Menu
• Using the On-Screen Info Display
• Disc Playback Features
Changing Entertainment. ain.
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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 dis_5and 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 lnfo 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, Video CD 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-1, CD-ROM (computer-only discs), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM
• Discs recorded using other broadcast standards (i.e. PAL or SECAM)
Notes:
If the message "Tray Locked" appears on the screen, the retail lock feature has been
accidentally engaged. To unlock the disc tray you mustpress and hold a combination of
keys simultaneously:
On the front panel of the D VD Player, at the same time press and hold the SKIP FWD,
OPEN. CLOSE, 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 PkLver (pruss ON.OFF on the player or press the DVD button on
the remote control).
1. Press tile Olq_N,,CI.OSP buttor_ ot'l the front of the DVD Player or
on the l)\q) remote. The disc tray opens.
This is an example of
a one-sided disc,
This is an example of
a 2-sided disc. The
title is in the center.
2. Place a disc gently into the m_y 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 I)V1) Player reads the disc's table of contertts, and ther_ 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 on the DVD
remote.
• The DVD Player's main menu appears on the screen. Highlight
the Play option and press OK on the DVD remote.
When you stop playing a disc, the DVD player remembers where you
stopped. When you start playing the disc again, the player picks up
where you left off unless the disc is removed, the player is unplugged, or
you pressed the STOP button twice.
Using a Disc Menu
A disc is capable of having an on-screen menu that is separate from tbe 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 vary from disc to disc, the following example
will give you an idea of what to expect.
1. While the disc is playing, press the MENU
button on the remote. The disc menu
appears.
Tip
Many discsskip the disc
menu and start playing
automatically. To access
the disc menu when
you're playing a disc,
press MENU on the
remote.
An example of a disc menu. The menus
on discs vary because the disc menu is
created by the disc's author,
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Playing DVDs
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the section of the disc
menu you want to choose, and press OK on the remote. In the
example on the left, Language has been selected.
In this example, The Language setting
is highlighted. To select this option,
press OK on the remote.
3. Press the up/down arrows to select a language, and press OK on the
renlote.
4. Press MENU on the remote to resume playback.
Note: Any settings you change on the disc menu only ove*'ride the
default settings in the DFD Player's menu temporarily. Default
settings are the settings that you set up in the DVD Player's menu
si,stem. 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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Playing DVDs
Using the On-Screen Info Display
The on-screen lnfo Display contains many phwback features. To see the lnfo l)isplay, plleSS the
INFO buttol'_ ot'_tile remote while a disc is playing. The Infl) l)isplay appears across the top of the
screen. Each feattire is illustrated wilh an icon. Use the le{t/right arrow buttons on the remote to
move through the different icons in the Info l)isplay.
When an icon is highlighted, use tile up'down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the
choices displayed in the text box under the icons.
Remember. you can only access the |nlk) l)isph W when you're playing a disc. Also, the Info
Display [:eatures are only available if the disc was created vdth that particular feature (i.e., if you
select the Sul_title icon, you won't be able to change the subtitle language unless the author of the
disc created the disc with subtitles).
The invalid symbol _ appears on the screen when you press a button that doesn't have any
fl.mction. If one of the icons is "grayed out," that Info Display feature isn't available for the disc
you're playing. To make the Info Display disappear from the screen, press INFO on the remote.
Time Display
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