RCA RC5500P User Manual

digital video disc player

the ultimate movie experience!

user's manual

RC5500P

RC5200P

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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

WARNING

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

CAUTION

CAUTION: DVD PLAYERS USE A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD

CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.

CAUTIONS

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide

slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la

plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

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.

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.

Note:

This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 120 V, 50-60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.

Note:

This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Locale Management Information. If the Locale number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Locale number of this DVD player, this DVD player cannot play the disc. The Locale number for this DVD player is Locale #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.

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: _________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

RC5500P

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Before You Begin ...............................................................................3

A Short Glossary of DVD Terminology.....................................................................4

A Quick Tour of the Remote .......................................................................................5

Types of Disc That the Player Can Play....................................................................8

Connections ........................................................................................9

Connecting Your DVD Player................................................................................... 10

Jacks and Cables...................................................................................................... 10

Choosing a Connection......................................................................................... 10

DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks ........................................................... 12

DVD Player + TV with A/V Input Jacks.................................................................. 13

DVD Player + TV + Audio/Video Receiver ............................................................14

DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital Receiver........................................................... 15

DVD Player + TV + VCR.............................................................................................. 16

Connect the AC Power Cord .................................................................................... 17

Setting Up the Menu Language.............................................................................. 17

Table of Contents

Playing DVDs.................................................................................... 19

Loading and Playing a DVD...................................................................................... 20

To Load and Play a DVD ........................................................................................ 20

DVD Playback Features .............................................................................................. 21

Chapter Scan ............................................................................................................ 21

Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan) ................................................................ 21

Freeze Frame and Frame Advance..................................................................... 21

Slow Motion Playback (In Freeze Frame Mode)............................................ 21

Repeating Play ......................................................................................................... 22

Selecting Specific Scenes on a DVD.................................................................. 22

Selecting a Title Number.................................................................................. 22

Selecting a Chapter Number........................................................................... 23

Using the Elapsed Time..................................................................................... 23

Selecting a Title Using the GUIDE Button....................................................... 24

Using a DVD’s Author Menu................................................................................ 24

Using the Subtitle Feature ................................................................................... 26

Changing the Subtitle Language (On the Player) ....................................26

Changing the Audio Language........................................................................... 26

Changing the Camera Angle ...............................................................................27

Using the Marker Feature..................................................................................... 27

Storing a Marker During DVD Playback ...................................................... 27

Playing a Marked Part....................................................................................... 28

Clearing a Marker............................................................................................... 28

Playing Karaoke Discs............................................................................................ 29

Playing Audio CDs .......................................................................... 31

Loading and Playing an Audio CD .........................................................................32

To Load and Play an Audio CD............................................................................ 32

Dolby Digital is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Table of Contents 1

Table of Contents

Audio CD Playback Features .................................................................................... 32

Skipping Tracks ........................................................................................................ 32

Repeating Play ......................................................................................................... 33

Selecting a Specific Track..................................................................................... 33

Program Playback ................................................................................................... 34

Deleting Programmed Tracks ..........................................................................34

Playing Video CDs........................................................................... 35

Loading and Playing a Video CD............................................................................. 36

To Load and Play a Video CD............................................................................... 36

If the Video CD Has Playback Control .............................................................. 36

Bypassing Playback Control................................................................................. 37

Video CD Playback Features..................................................................................... 37

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

Repeating Play ......................................................................................................... 38

Selecting a Specific Track..................................................................................... 38

Changing the Audio Channel Output............................................................... 39

Program Playback ................................................................................................... 39

Program Playback with Playback Control...................................................34

Deleting Programmed Tracks ..........................................................................34

Using the Setup Menu................................................................... 41

Setting Up the Rating Level..................................................................................... 42

Unlocking the Rating Level ...................................................................................... 43

Selecting the Initial Audio Language.................................................................... 44

Selecting the Initial Subtitle Language................................................................ 45

Selecting the TV Screen Setting..............................................................................46

Turning the On-Screen Messages ON/OFF........................................................... 47

Changing the Menu Language................................................................................ 47

Setting Up Surround Sound Speakers................................................................... 49

Language Code Chart................................................................................................. 50

Reference.......................................................................................... 51

Programming the Remote Control......................................................................... 52

Controlling a TV...................................................................................................52

Controlling a Laserdisc Player, TV, or VCR................................................... 55

Controlling a VCR ............................................................................................... 56

Controlling a Satellite Receiver......................................................................59

Front Panel Controls ................................................................................................... 60

Front Panel Messages................................................................................................. 60

Front Panel Display ..................................................................................................... 61

Back Panel......................................................................................................................62

Care and Maintenance............................................................................................... 63

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 64

Limited Warranty......................................................................................................... 66

Index................................................................................................................................ 68

2 Table of Contents

There’s Always a Catch

Before You

Because DVD is a new technology, we recommend that you take some time right now to read through this manual and familiarize yourself with the player.

I Know , You Really Want to Get Going

I know that you’d rather use your DVD player than read about it, so I’ve divided this manual up into sections that address how to use each type of disc that you can play on your player: DVDs, Audio CDs, and Video CDs. So, you don’t have to read all of the book at once.

Read the First Two Sections First

The first two sections, “Before You Begin” and “Connections” include key information to get you started in the right direction. I suggest that you read at least these two sections before you do anything; then you can go back to the sections that discuss the features as you want to use them.

Begin

A Note about the Illustrations

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

Before You Begin 3

A Short Glossary of DVD Terminology

Angles When making a DVD, the studio can incorporate various camera angles which you can select by using the ANGLE button on the remote. Note that not all DVDs contain multiple camera angles.

Author Menu The Author menu is the menu on a disc that allows you to change settings for that disc. We call it the “Author” menu because its features are “authored” by the maker of the disc, and may vary from disc to disc.

Chapter Each Title on a DVD can be divided into chapters (similar to tracks on an audio CD).

Dolby Digital This format is used when 5.1-channel audio signals are recorded onto the digital track of film. It provides five separate (discrete) channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofer.

If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full 5.1-channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles with the Dolby Surround mark.

Title A DVD may contain several different titles; for example, if a disc contains four different movies, each might be considered a title (and each may have several Chapters within it).

Subtitling Because so much information can be stored on a DVD, many discs may contain foreign language subtitles.

4 Before You Begin

INPUT MARKER•ANT

PLAY MODE

INFO

MUTE REPEAT

RECORD PAUSESTOP



PLAY

VCR AUX

REVERSE FORWARD

RETURN SELECT

CLEAR

SETUP

GUIDE

ANGLE

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

MOVE



31 564 8 0

–



SUBTITLE



ON/OFF

A Quick Tour of the Remote

You can use this remote to control compatible components. The component buttons are programmed to operate some RCA components. The buttons must be programmed to operate other brands of components. (See “Programming the Remote” in the “Reference” section.)

(Buttons Listed in Alphabetical Order)

Component Buttons

Use these buttons to turn on the component and set the remote to control the selected component.

AUX (Auxiliary) Use to turn on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE laserdisc player or VCR set to respond to the VCR2 button. Also can be programmed to control another TV or VCR. Use with POWER button to turn on some of the components.

DVD Use to turn on the DVD player and set the remote to control the DVD player.

A Quick Tour of the Remote

SAT Use to turn on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite receiver. Use with POWER button to turn on some satellite receivers.

VCR Use to turn on a compatible VCR and set the remote to control the VCR. Use with POWER button to turn on some brands of VCRs.

TV Use to turn on a compatible TV and set the remote to control the TV. Use with POWER button to turn on some brands of TVs.

Before You Begin 5

A Quick Tour of the Remote

DVD Function 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).

AUDIO Use this button to access various audio streams on a disc (if the disc contains multiple audio streams).

CH+ Allows you to move to the beginning of the next chapter or track on a disc (in effect, “skipping” the chapter or track).

CH– Allows you to move to the beginning of the preceding chapter or track on a disc (in effect, “skipping” the chapter or track).

CLEAR Allows you to clear information, for example to delete a marker that you have set.

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

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

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

VCR AUX

PLAY



–

PLAY MODE

REVERSE FORWARD

RECORD PAUSESTOP

INFO

MUTE REPEAT

564

INPUT MARKER•ANT



MOVE



SUBTITLE

ON/OFF



ANGLE



AUDIO

SUBTITLE

RETURN SELECT

CLEAR

SETUP

GUIDE

INFO Displays information that is available about the disc, such as the current title, chapter, and playing time.

MARKER•ANT Allows you to select (or “mark”) places on a disc so that you can quickly find them.

MENU Brings up the main menu of the DVD disc. The information you see will vary from disc to disc, and some discs may contain no menu at all.

MOVE Arrows Use the arrows to navigate through the menu system of both the DVD player and the DVD discs. Use SELECT to choose a highlighted option.

PAUSE Pauses disc play. PLAY Begins disc play (and closes disc tray, if open).

6 Before You Begin

PLAY MODE Allows you to program the order in which tracks are played during audio or video CD playback.

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

A Quick Tour of the Remote

VCR AUX

REPEAT Allows you to repeat the play of a title, chapter, track, or Disc.

RETURN While using the on-screen menu system, takes you to the preceding menu screen.

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

SELECT Use to choose a highlighted option. SETUP Brings up the DVD player’s Setup menu. STOP Stops disc play. SUBTITLE Allows you to temporarily change the language

preference for the subtitle feature. SUBTITLE ON/OFF Turns the subtitling feature on and off.

´¬To select a language option for subtitles, you need to use the SUBTITLE button.

PLAY



–

PLAY MODE

REVERSE FORWARD

RECORD PAUSESTOP

INFO

MUTE REPEAT

564

INPUT MARKER•ANT



SUBTITLE



MOVE



ON/OFF



ANGLE



AUDIO

SUBTITLE

RETURN SELECT

CLEAR

SETUP

GUIDE

When ! or !! appears on-

screen, it indicates an invalid button press.

Before You Begin 7

A Quick Tour of the Remote

Installing Batteries in the Remote

1. Open the battery door on the back of the remote.

2. Insert four, fresh, AAA-size batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and –) are aligned correctly.

3. Replace the battery door.

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.

Types of Discs That the Player Can Play

This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs, having the corresponding logos:

• Audio CDs

• Video CDs

• DVDs

8 Before You Begin

DO NOT Use CD-R Discs!

The wave length of the pickup of this DVD player may cause CD-R discs to be erased. DO NOT play CD-R discs in this player!

A Few Things Y ou should Know

Before you connect your DVD player, there are a few things that you need to know.

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet.

• Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference

Connections

• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components.

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the audio/video cables as much as possible.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded.

Protect Your Components from Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand.

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DVD player. See Safety Information, inside front cover.

Connections 9

Connecting Your DVD Player

Jacks and Cables

S-Video Jack and Cable (S-VHS)

The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DVD player. This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with audio cables to connect the DVD player to your TV.

Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack.

These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The DVD audio/video jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your TV has only one input for audio (mono), you may need a Y-adaptor to combine sound from both channels.

S-Video Jack

S-Video jack

Audio/Video jacks

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

You may not need coaxial cables to connect the DVD player to your TV, but you may need to use coaxial cables to carry the cable, satellite, or off-air signal to your television.

Optical Cable (for Connecting to a Dolby Digital Receiver)

If you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cabletype input, you can use an optical cable to connect the DVD player to that receiver to get the best sound quality.

RF Output Adaptor

If your television has only an RF input jack, you will need to use an RF output adaptor (not included) to convert the line output signal to an RF signal.

10 Connections

RF Jack

RF jack

Optical jack

RF Adaptor jack

Connecting Your DVD Player

Choosing a Connection

The following pages show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components. Refer to your TV, VCR, Audio/Video Receiver, or Dolby Digital Receiver owner’s manual for more information on hooking up your specific components.

DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks............................... 12

If your television only has antenna (RF) inputs, you will need to get an RF output adaptor in order to connect the DVD player. This connection gives you a good quality picture and sound.

DVD Player + TV with A/V Input Jacks (and/or S-Video) ....... 13

If your television has A/V input jacks use them to connect your DVD for better quality picture and sound. (For the best quality picture, use the S-Video input if your television has one.)

DVD Player + TV + Audio/Video Receiver ................................ 14

If your television has an S-Video input, and you have an Audio/ Video Receiver, use this connection to get the best quality picture and sound.

DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital Receiver............................... 15

If your television has an S-Video input, and you have a Dolby Digital Receiver (with optical-type jack), use this connection to get the best quality picture and sound.

DVD Player + TV + VCR............................................................. 16

If you want to include a VCR in your connection scheme, this shows you one possible connection.

Finishing the Connection

After you have connected all of the components, you will need to attach the power cord, and set the on-screen menu language (see page 17 for more information).

Don’t Forget to Plug It In

After you’ve connected the components, don’t forget to plug in the DVD player.

Connections 11

DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks

(Good Picture and Mono Sound Quality)

ANT IN

CABLE

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

RF OUTPUT ADAPTOR

DVD PLAYER

DIGITAL

AC-3

PCM

AUDIO

SURROUND MIXED

REAR

CENTER

SUB-

REAR

WOOFER

OUT

FRONT

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

RF ADAPTOR

To Connect the DVD Player

If you do not have audio/video input jacks on your television, you need to use an RF output adaptor.

1. Connect the RF output adaptor into the back of the player as shown above.

2. Connect the off-air antenna or your cable signal to the antenna input on the RF output adaptor.

3. Connect the output from the RF output adaptor to the antenna input on your television.

To Watch DVD

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DVD player. See Safety Information, inside front cover.

Tune your television to the RF output adaptor’s output channel (the output adaptor should have a CH 3/4 switch to indicate the output channel).

12 Connections

Consult the owner’s manuals of the additional components you are connecting for more detailed connection information for those particular components.

DVD Player + TV with A/V Input Jacks

(Better Picture and Sound Quality)

CABLE

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

L R

S-VIDEO

ANT IN

DVD PLAYER

DIGITAL

AC-3

PCM

OUT

AUDIO

SURROUND MIXED

REAR

CENTER

SUB-

REAR

WOOFER

OUT

VIDEO

FRONT

VIDEO

FRONT

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

FRONT

RF ADAPTOR

To Connect the DVD Player

1. Use audio/video cables to connect the AUDIO OUT MIXED FRONT L and R jacks to the TV.

2. Use a video cable to connect either VIDEO OUT jack to a TV (or the S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack, if your television has an S-Video input).

Note:

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

To Watch DVD

Tune your television to either the Video or S-Video input channel. Consult your television manual for specific details.

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DVD player. See Safety Information, inside front cover.

Consult the owner’s manuals of the additional components you are connecting for more detailed connection information for those particular components.

Connections 13

DVD Player + TV + Audio/Video Receiver

(Best Picture and Sound Quality)

AUDIO

VIDEO

DVD PLAYER

DIGITAL

AC-3 PCM

L R

AUDIO

SURROUND MIXED

REAR

CENTER

SUB-

REAR

WOOFER

S-VIDEO

OUT

FRONT

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

ANT IN

RF ADAPTOR

CABLE

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

IN OUT

VCR SAT VCR

IN OUT

DVD5.1

DVD/LDMONITOR

DVD/LDSAT

IN OUT

TAPE/MD

OUT

SUB WOOFER

(MONO)

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

DVD

AUDIO

5.1

CENTER

L-SUR

REAR

R-SUR

SUB

WOOFER

To Connect the DVD Player

1. If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround receiver, use audio/ video cables to connect the AUDIO OUT SURROUND FRONT L and R, CENTER, REAR L and R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the corresponding jacks on the receiver.

If your receiver only has right and left AUDIO IN jacks, connect it to the AUDIO OUT MIXED FRONT L and R

jacks.

2. Use a video cable to connect either VIDEO OUT jack to a TV (or the S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack, if your television has an S-Video input).

To Watch DVD

Tune your television to either the Video or S-Video input channel. Use your audio/video receiver for audio.

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DVD player. See Safety Information, inside front cover.

Consult the owner’s manuals of the additional components you are connecting for more detailed connection information for those particular components.

14 Connections

DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital Receiver

(Best Picture and Sound Quality)

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L R

ANT IN

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THE DIGITAL OUT JACK!

CABLE

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

DVD PLAYER

DOLBY DIGITAL RECEIVER

DIGITAL

AC-3

PCM

DIGITAL

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

OUT

AUDIO

SURROUND MIXED

REAR

FRONT

REAR

RIGHT

LEFT

OUT

VIDEO

FRONT

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

FRONT

RF ADAPTOR

To Connect the DVD Player

1. Use audio/video cables to connect the AUDIO MIXED FRONT L and R jacks to the Dolby Digital receiver,

Use an optical cable to connect the DIGITAL AC-3 or PCM jack to a Dolby Digital receiver having an AC-3 or PCM jack.

2. Use a video cable to connect either VIDEO OUT jack to a TV (or the S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack, if your television has an S-Video input).

Dolby Digital

This format is used when 5.1-channel audio signals are recorded onto the digital track of film. It provides 5 separate (discrete) channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofer.

To Watch DVD

Tune your television to either the Video or S-Video input channel for the video output. Use your Dolby Digital receiver for audio output.

This player’s Digital Output jack fully complies with the international standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) receiver or Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) decoder.

DO NOT use the Digital Output jack to connect to equipment other than a Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) receiver or Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) decoder. Such a connection can create a high level of noise that may be harmful to your ears, and could damage headphones or speakers.

Older digital equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958, is likely to cause this problem.

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DVD player. See Safety Information, inside front cover.

Consult the owner’s manuals of the additional components you are connecting for more detailed connection information for those particular components.

Connections 15

DVD Player + TV + VCR

The following is one possible connection if you want to include a VCR in your connection scheme.

AUDIO

VIDEO

DVD PLAYER

DIGITAL

AC-3

PCM

L R

AUDIO

SURROUND MIXED

REAR

CENTER

SUB-

REAR

WOOFER

S-VIDEO

OUT

FRONT

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

ANT IN

RF ADAPTOR

VCR

L R

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

L R

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

To Connect the DVD Player

1. Use audio/video cables to connect the AUDIO OUT MIXED FRONT L and R jacks to the TV.

2. Use a video cable to connect either VIDEO OUT jack to a TV (or the S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack, if your television has an S-Video input).

To Connect the VCR

1. Connect the off-air antenna or cable to the antenna input on the VCR.

2. Use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna output on the VCR to the antenna input on the television.

CABLE

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DVD player. See Safety Information, inside front cover.

To Watch DVD

Tune your television to either the Video or S-Video input channel. Consult your television manual for specific details.

To Watch VCR

Tune your television to channel 3 or 4 depending on how you set the CH3/4 switch on the back of the VCR.

16 Connections

Consult the owner’s manuals of the additional components you are connecting for more detailed connection information for those particular components.

Connect the AC P ower Cord

2nd

1st

After you have connected the components, you need to connect the AC power cord. Connect the AC power cord to the back of the DVD player and to an AC power outlet (AC120 V, 50-60 Hz).

Setting Up the Menu Language

By default, the menu language is set to English. If you want to change the menu language, go to the Setup menu and select the “Menu Language” option.

Setting Up the Menu Languages

NOTE: Make sure that the plug is fully seated in the DVD player.

Other Language Options

The Menu Language feature changes the language only for the text on the menu screens. There are other language options available for subtitling and audio.

For more information on these language options, see “Using the Setup Menu.”

Menu System Navigation Tool

The menu system has an on-screen navigation tool located in the lower right-hand corner, indicating which arrows you can press to point to menu options.

The arrows that are lit up represent the arrow buttons on the remote or front panel that are currently available. When the crosshair (+) is lit, you can press the SELECT button to select the option currently highlighted in the menu screen.

Connections 17

A New Way of Looking At Things

In this section you learn how to use your DVD player to play Digital Video Discs (DVDs for short).

As a little up-front information, you should know that although some of the remote buttons look the same as those you would use with a VCR or CD player, the functions work somewhat differently. So, take some time now to find out how to play DVDs, and then you can sit back and enjoy all of the features it has to offer you.

Also Keep In Mind...

In order for some of the player’s features to work, the DVDs that you use must be encoded with specific information. For example, a disc must contain subtitles in order for the player to show them to you.

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 do not match, the disc will not play. This player’s regional code is Locale #1.

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Loading and Playing a DVD

Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. Note that the following discs CANNOT be used with this player:

• Laserdisc

• CD-I, CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROM

• Mini Disc

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

• CD-G discs play audio only, not graphics

To Load and Play a DVD

Make sure that you have properly connected the DVD player (see “Connections”) and the player is turned on before you begin.

1. Press the OPEN•CLOSE button on the front of the DVD player.

2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up.

3. Press the PLAY button to close the disc tray. The DVD player reads the table of contents, and displays

the disc’s title menu (if it has one).

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Title Menu

1. High School

2. College

3. Semi-Pro

4. Professional

A List of Titles

An example of a disc’s title menu.

4. Use the MOVE arrow buttons to point to (highlight) a menu item, and then press SELECT to begin playing the highlighted menu item.

5. Press STOP to stop playback.

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4. Professional

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Insert disc with the label side facing up.

Resume Feature

When you stop disc play, the player remembers where you stopped, so when you press PLAY again to begin play, it will pick up where you left off (unless the disc is removed, or the player is unplugged). Because resume uses elapsed time as a marker, this feature does not work with discs that do not keep elapsed time (for example, interactive DVDs).

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RCA RC5500P User Manual

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