RCA RC5400P User Manual
Portable DVD Player
User's Manual
Changing Entertainment. Again.
RC5400P
Important Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous
mains voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”
inside the product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions
accompanying the product.
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 bottom of the player.
Model No. _________________________________________________________________________________
Serial No.__________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _____________________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: _______________________________________________________________________
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RC5400P
Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this DVD player to rain or moisture. No objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN
COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Note:
This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the
Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player, this DVD player
cannot play the disc. The Region number for this DVD player is Region No 1.
Note:
This device is protected by U.S. patent numbers 4,631,603 and 4,577,216 and 4,819,098 and other intellectual property
rights. The use of Macrovision’s copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is
intended for home and other limited pay-per-view uses only, unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
CLASS 1
LASER
PRODUCT
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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. You can access features including Repeat, Audio, Subtitles 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 on-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.
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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................................................................6
Types of Discs Your DVD Player will Playº ......................................................................7
Choose Your Connection ..................................................................................................8
Cables Needed to Connect Your DVD Player ............................................................ 9
Install Batteries in the Remote ...................................................................................... 13
Important Battery Information ............................................................................... 13
Using the battery unit .................................................................................................... 14
A Quick Tour of The Remote..........................................................................................15
Adjusting the Color and Brightness of the Screen.......................................................18
Chapter 2: Playing DVDs
Regional Coding ............................................................................................................. 20
Using Different Menus ................................................................................................... 20
Loading and Playing Discs ............................................................................................. 20
To Load and Play a Disc ............................................................................................ 21
Adjusting the Color and Brightness of the Screen.......................................................21
Using a Disc Menu ..........................................................................................................22
DVD Playback Features .................................................................................................. 23
Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan) ....................................................................... 23
Freeze Frame and Frame Advance ..........................................................................23
Slow Motion Playback .............................................................................................. 24
Skipping Chapters .................................................................................................... 24
Play Mode .......................................................................................................................24
Random ..................................................................................................................... 24
Program .................................................................................................................... 25
Selecting a Title Number ................................................................................................ 25
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc.
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Selecting a Chapter Number .......................................................................................... 25
Using Time Search to Enter an Elapsed Time ............................................................... 26
The Index Feature ........................................................................................................... 26
Subtitles .......................................................................................................................... 27
Changing the Audio Language...................................................................................... 27
Changing the Camera Angle.......................................................................................... 28
Using the Repeat Feature .............................................................................................. 29
To Repeat a Chapter or Title.................................................................................... 29
A-B Repeat ................................................................................................................ 29
Chapter 3: Playing Audio CDs and MP3 Discs
Loading and Playing an Audio CD................................................................................. 32
To Load and Play an Audio CD ................................................................................32
Audio CD Playback Features ..........................................................................................32
Skipping Tracks .........................................................................................................32
Time Search............................................................................................................... 33
Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................34
A-B repeat .................................................................................................................35
Playing MP3 discs ........................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 4: Playing Video CDs
What is a Video CD? .......................................................................................................38
The Video CD Disc Menu ................................................................................................ 38
If the Video CD Has Playback Control ...........................................................................39
Bypassing Playback Control .....................................................................................39
Resuming Playback Control .....................................................................................39
Using the Time Search Feature ...................................................................................... 40
A•B Repeat ......................................................................................................................40
The Index Feature ........................................................................................................... 41
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Chapter 5: Using the DVD Menu System
The Setup Menu ............................................................................................................. 44
The Display Menu ........................................................................................................... 44
Image ............................................................................................................................... 45
Standard .......................................................................................................................... 46
Angle ............................................................................................................................... 46
Menu Language .............................................................................................................. 47
Selecting Digital Output Type........................................................................................ 48
Subtitles .......................................................................................................................... 49
The Sound Menu ............................................................................................................ 50
Compression ............................................................................................................. 50
Range ........................................................................................................................50
Mono/Stereo ............................................................................................................. 51
Speakers .................................................................................................................... 52
Password Setup .............................................................................................................. 53
Creating a Password ................................................................................................. 53
Changing the Password Mode ................................................................................ 54
The Preferences Menu.................................................................................................... 55
Selecting the Audio Preference ............................................................................... 55
Selecting the Subtitle Language ............................................................................. 56
Changing the Disc Menu Language ........................................................................ 57
Setting the Rating Limit ........................................................................................... 58
Defaults ..................................................................................................................... 58
Chapter : Other Information
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 60
Handling Cautions .................................................................................................... 65
Warranty ................................................................................................................... 67
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Connections & Setup
Chapter Overview:
• Things to Consider Before You Connect
• Choose Your Connection
• Install Batteries in the Remote
• Charging the Batteries
• The Remote Control
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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.
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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.
• CD-R – A disc that you can write information to once (for example, download MP3 files).
• CD-RW – A re-writable disc. You can write information onto this type of disc more than once. For
example, if you have previously downloaded MP3 files to a CD-RW disc, you can write information
to the disc again, but it will erase the previously written information.
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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...
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• DC power cord
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Cables Needed to Connect Your DVD Player
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
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DC Power cable
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Mini-audio/video cable S-Video cable
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1. Make sure that the AV adapter matches the local voltage.
2. Plug the AV adapter into the DC IN jack on the side of the player.
3. Plug the other end into an AC outlet.
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Connect Headphones to the DVD
1. Make sure power is turned off when inserting or removing
headphones from the player.
2. Insert headphones into the PHONES jack on the side of the player.
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Connect to a TV
1. Connect end of the audio cable with the single plug to the AUDIO OUT jack
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on the back of your DVD Player, and the end with two plugs to the
corresponding Audio Input jacks (L = white, R = red) 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.
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• S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video Input jack, connect the
S-Video adapter (included) to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your
DVD Player. Connect one end of an S-Video cable to the adapter and the
other end to the S-Video jack on your TV. If your TV doesn’t have S-Video,
use the basic video connection listed above.
Note: Your cable or off-air connection to the television should not be
affected by this connection. Connect your cable or off-air antenna to
your television as you normally would. You may need to consult your
television manual for details.
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Connect to a TV and Amplifier
1. Connect the left (white) and right (red) plugs on the audio cable to your
audio/video receiver and the other end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack
on the back of your DVD Player.
2. Connect the video cable.
• Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO
OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on
your TV.
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• S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video Input jack, connect the
S-Video adapter (included) to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your
DVD Player. Connect one end of an S-Video cable to the adapter and the
other end to the S-Video jack on your TV. If your TV doesn’t have S-Video,
use the basic video connection listed above.
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Chapter 1
Install the Battery in the Remote
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote.
2. Insert new battery. Match the polarities (+ and –) on the battery 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 battery 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.
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Using the Battery Unit
(b)
Charging the Battery
Use the battery charger and adapter (included) to charge the battery unit in order
(a)
to use the DVD player without the power cord.
1. Insert the AC adapter into the jack on the battery charger (a).
(c)
2. Plug the adapter into an AC outlet (b)
3. Connect the charger to the battery unit (c).
4. The indicator light on the charger will come on while the charger is working.
When the battery is charged, the light will go off.
5. Unplug the adapter and the charger.
Using the Battery
1. Make sure the battery unit is disconnected from the charger and the DVD
player’s lid is closed.
2. Mount the battery to the rear of the player using the tabs on the back:
a. Line up the mounting tabs on the battery with the rear of the player.
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b. Insert the tabs on the battery inot the corresponding slots on the rear of
the player.
c. Once the tabs are inserted, slide the battery toward the battery plug
until it clicks into place (you will hear a click).
d. Connect the battery cable to the DC IN jack on the player (d).
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INFO
Chapter 1
DVD Buttons
AUDIOSUBTITLE
SOUND
(Buttons Listed in Alphabetical Order)
SETUP
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CLEAR
GUIDE
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0/10
MENU
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RESUME
ANGLE
GO BACK
ZOOM
REPEAT
A-B
PLAY MODE
TIME SEARCH
INDEX
(skip -)
Allows you to search backward through a disc while it is in play
mode. Advances backward one chapter at a time.
(skip +) Allows you to search forward through a disc while it is in play
mode. Advances forward one chapter at a time.
A-B Allows you repeat a portion of the disc from a designated point (A) to
another designated point (B).
ANGLE Press this button to access various camera angles on a disc (if the disc
contains multiple camera angles).
(arrow buttons) Use the arrow buttons (left, right, up, and down) to
move through the on-screen menus. You highlight a menu item by pressing the
arrow buttons and select a highlighted item by pressing the OK (
) button.
AUDIO Allows you to select a different language to play a DVD disc in (provided
the disc was authored with multiple languages).
CLEAR Clears on-screen displays from screen.
(forward) Press this button during playback to fast forward through the
disc.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous menu.
GUIDE Brings up the DVD guide.
INDEX Displays a pictorial index of chapters or tracks.
INFO Brings up the Info Display.
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INFO
GUIDE
SETUP
AUDIOSUBTITLE
MENU
SOUND
RESUME
ANGLE
GO BACK
ZOOM
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.
Number buttons (0/10 and +10) The 0/10 button is used to enter a zero or 10.
When you need to enter a 2-digit number, press 0/10 to enter the number 10. The
+10 button is used to enter 2-digit numbers larger than 10. For example, for the
number 11, press +10 and 1. For the number 12, press +10 and 2, etc. Each
consecutive press of the button increases by ten. So, if you press the +10 button 3
times, the number displayed is 30. For the number 34, you would press the +10
button three times and the 4 once.
MENU Brings up the DVD player menu.
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CLEAR
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REPEAT
A-B
PLAY MODE
TIME SEARCH
INDEX
PLAY MODE Press this button to access the Play Mode info banner to set random
and program playback.
(play/OK) Begins disc play and selects menu items.
(pause) Press this button to pause disc play. For DVD discs, press again to
play forward a frame at a time. For audio CDs, the second press resumes playback.
REPEAT Press this button to bring up the Repeat info banner. You can repeat
part or all of a chapter, track, or an entire disc.
RESUME Continues playback from point where playback was stopped.
(reverse) Press this button during playback to fast reverse through the disc.
SETUP Accesses the DVD player’s menu system.
(slow forward) Advances picture slowly.
SOUND Switches between Stereo and Mono.
(Stop) Stops disc play.
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INFO
SETUP
GUIDE
AUDIOSUBTITLE
MENU
SOUND
RESUME
Chapter 1
SUBTITLE When a disc is playing, press this button to show the Subtitle banner
(if the disc was created with subtitles).
TIME SEARCH Allows you to select a title or chapter and begin playback from
that point
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ANGLE
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ZOOM
REPEAT
A-B
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TIME SEARCH
INDEX
ZOOM Zooms in on picture.
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Chapter 1
Adjusting the Color and Brightness of the Screen
You can adjust the color and brightness of the picture by using the buttons directly below the screen.
• Color – Push the Color button with the up arrow to add more color to the picture. Push the Color
button with the down arrow to reduce color in the picture.
• Brightness – Push the Brightness button with the up arrow to brighten the picture. Push the
Brightness button with the down arrow to darken the picture.
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Playing DVDs
Chapter Overview:
• Regional Coding
• Using Different Menus
• Loading and Playing a Disc
• Using a Disc Menu
• Disc Playback Features
Chapter 2
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Chapter 2
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, Video CD discs, Audio CD discs and CD-R discs (MP3 files). 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), DVD-ROM
• Discs recorded using other broadcast standards (i.e. PAL or SECAM)
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