RCA RC5920P User Manual

DVD Player

User's Guide

Changing Entertainment. Again.

RC5920P

Important Information

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

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

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

FCC NOTE:

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.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 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.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

Note:

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

CLASS 1

LASER

PRODUCT

Product Registration Information

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial number in case you need it. The number is located on the player.

Model No. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Serial No. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Purchase Date: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________

RC5920P

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

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

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

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

Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables ........................................................................... 8

DVD Player + TV with Audio/Video Input Jacks ............................................................. 9

DVD Player + TV + VCR ...................................................................................................11

DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital or DTS Receiver ........................................................ 13

DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic or Stereo Receiver ............................................... 15

DVD Player + TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver .................................................................17

The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player ..................................................................... 18

Front Panel Controls ....................................................................................................... 19

Installing Batteries in the Remote ................................................................................. 20

Important Battery Information ............................................................................... 20

Turn on the TV and DVD Player ..................................................................................... 20

How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ................................................................ 21

How to Move Around the DVD Player’s Menu System ............................................... 22

A Quick Tour of The Remote ..........................................................................................23

Component Buttons ................................................................................................. 23

DVD Buttons .............................................................................................................23

Programming the Remote to Operate Your TV ............................................................ 25

Testing the remote ...................................................................................................25

Entering Codes ......................................................................................................... 25

Code List .......................................................................................................................... 26

Chapter 2: Playing DVDs

Regional Coding ............................................................................................................. 28

Using Different Menus ................................................................................................... 28

Types of Discs Your Player will Play .............................................................................. 28

Loading and Playing Discs ............................................................................................. 29

Selecting Discs from the Disc Tray ........................................................................... 29

Using a Disc Menu ..........................................................................................................30

Using the On-Screen Info Display ................................................................................. 31

Selecting a Title ........................................................................................................31

Selecting a Chapter .................................................................................................32

Using Subtitles .......................................................................................................... 32

Selecting the Subtitle Language ............................................................................. 32

Changing the Audio Language ...............................................................................33

Changing the Camera Angle ...................................................................................33

Using Bookmarks ...................................................................................................... 34

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

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

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Chapter 2: Playing DVDs (continued)

Time indicator .................................................................................................................34

The Repeat Feature ........................................................................................................ 34

To Use Disc or Track Repeat: .................................................................................... 34

A•B Repeat ............................................................................................................... 35

How to Cancel Repeat .............................................................................................35

Selecting a Play Mode ....................................................................................................36

Random Play ............................................................................................................. 36

Programmed Play .....................................................................................................36

Editing a Program .............................................................................................. 36

Disc Playback Features Using the Remote ....................................................................37

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

Chapter 3:Playing Audio CDs and MP3 Discs

Using the Info Display .................................................................................................... 40

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

Using IntroScan

Using Bookmarks ............................................................................................................ 41

Storing a Bookmark ................................................................................................. 41

Using a Bookmark ....................................................................................................41

The Time Display ............................................................................................................ 42

Selecting a Play Mode ....................................................................................................42

Random Play ............................................................................................................. 42

Programmed Play .....................................................................................................43

Editing a Program .............................................................................................. 43

The Repeat Feature ........................................................................................................ 44

To Use Disc or Track Repeat: .................................................................................... 44

A•B Repeat ............................................................................................................... 44

How to Cancel Repeat .............................................................................................44

Playing MP3 Discs ...........................................................................................................45

What is MP3? ............................................................................................................ 45

Obtaining MP3 files .................................................................................................45

Creating an MP3 Disc on Your Computer ...............................................................45

The MP3 Display ............................................................................................................. 46

Selecting Folders and Songs .................................................................................... 46

Skipping Songs ......................................................................................................... 46

Creating a Play List ................................................................................................... 47

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Chapter 4: Using the DVD Player’s Menu System

The DVD Player Menu System .......................................................................................50

Two Types of Menu Items: Path and Action ...........................................................50

The Audio Language Preference ................................................................................... 51

Changing the Subtitle Language Preference................................................................ 52

Changing the Player Menus Language Preferences .................................................... 52

Table of Contents

Chapter 4: Using the DVD Player’s Menu System (continued)

Creating a Password and Setting Ratings .................................................................... 53

Creating a Password ................................................................................................. 53

Changing your Password ......................................................................................... 53

Clearing Your Password ........................................................................................... 53

Setting the Rating ....................................................................................................54

TV Aspect ........................................................................................................................ 55

Dynamic Range ...............................................................................................................56

Digital Audio Out ........................................................................................................... 56

Linear PCM ......................................................................................................................56

Language Code List ........................................................................................................ 57

Chapter 5: Other Information

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 60

Handling Cautions ..........................................................................................................63

Maintenance of Cabinet ..........................................................................................63

Formation of Condensation ....................................................................................63

Handling Discs .......................................................................................................... 63

Cleaning Discs ........................................................................................................... 63

Limited Warranty............................................................................................................ 64

Accessories and Order Form .......................................................................................... 67

Index ................................................................................................................................ 69

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Chapter 1

Connections & Setup

Chapter Overview:

• Things to Consider Before You Connect

• Choose Your Connection

• Explanation of Cables and Jacks

• The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player

• The Front Panel Controls

• Installing Batteries in the Remote

• How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel

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

• The Remote Control

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.

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.

• CD-R discs, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-ROM (with movie information)

VIDEO CD

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Choose Your Connection

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

Components Cables Needed Connection Go to...

DVD

VCR

Dolby Digital/

DTS System

Dolby Pro Logic or

Stereo Receiver

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video

• Component video (optional)

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video

• Component video (optional)

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video

• Optical Digital

• Component video (optional)

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video

• Component video (optional)

TV + DVD

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TV + DVD + Dolby Digital

TV + DVD + Dolby Pro Logic or Stereo Receiver

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DVD

VCR

Satellite

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video

• Component video (optional)

TV + DVD + VCR + Satellite

Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV

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

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

RF coaxial cable

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S-Video cable Optical digital audio cable

Audio/Video cables

Connections & Setup

Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables

This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections (some of the cables may not provided with your DVD player). There are several ways to connect components to your DVD player.

Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance (this book categorizes these levels as Excellent, Very Good, and Good). It’s important to remember, we’re talking about degrees of picture improvement for comparison. If your component has component video, SVIDEO, composite video (VIDEO, AUDIO Left and Right); component video would be considered excellent, S-Video would be very good, and composite video woud be good.

Y PB PR

Component Video Cables and Jacks

S-Video Cable and Jack

Digital Audio Out Cable and Jack

Component Video (Y P

The Y P

jacks allow you to connect to a TV that has Component or progressive scan video jacks. This

B PR

) Jacks and Cables— Excellent Video Quality

B PR

connection provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the connection.

Note: Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the Y PB PR jacks and cables carry only the picture signal, not the sound.

S-Video Jack and Cable — Very Good Video Quality

The S-Video (separate video) jack provides better picture quality than the regular video jacks (labeled INPUT1 VIDEO; INPUT2 VIDEO; INPUT3 VIDEO) because the color (chrominance, also called chroma) part of the signal is separated from the black and white (luminance) part of the picture.

If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect the player to the TV with an S-Video cable for a better quality picture.

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

Digital Audio Out Jack and Optical Cable — Excellent Audio Quality

The optical cable is used to connect a Dolby Digital receiver. If you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable-type input, you can use an optical cable for the best sound quality.

Note: This DVD player’s optical 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. Older equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958, may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection using anything other than Dolby Digital AC-3 or PCM receiver or decoder could create a high noise level, causing damage to headphones or speakers.

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) — Very Good Video and Audio

These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). This is also called composite video.

Note: If components you are connecting to have only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white L/Mono) audio jack and don’t connect the right audio part of the cable.

Audio/Video Cables and Jacks

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S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

Connections & Setup

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

ANT IN

CABLE

OFF-AIR

SIGNAL

DVD

DVD PLAYER

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DVD Player + TV with Audio/Video Input Jacks

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

2. Connect the video cable.

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. Component video (optional, not shown in illustration) – If your TV has component video (Y, PB, and

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

3. Plug in the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

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

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AUDIO OUT

DVD

VCR

DVD PLAYER

VCR

S-VIDEO

OUT

L R

AUDIO

L R

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUT TO TV

ANT IN

IN FROM ANT

CABLE

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

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DVD Player + TV + VCR

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

2. Connect the video cable.

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. Component video (optional, not shown in illustration) – If your TV has component video (Y, PB, and

PR jacks) use video-grade cables for the Y, PB, and PR connections. Note that it is essential to match the color coded connectors with a compatible TV. If your TV doesn’t have component video, use the basic video connection or the S-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. Plug in the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

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AUDIO OUT

DVD

Dolby Digital or

DTS System

S-VIDEO

DVD PLAYER

DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS RECEIVER

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO IN

CABLE OR

OFF-AIR

ANT IN

SIGNAL

DIGITAL

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 OPTICAL or COAXIAL Jacks!

This player’s digital output jack is designed for a connection to a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder. This player has two types of digital audio out jacks: OPTICAL and COAXIAL. Use the jack (and the corresponding cable) that matches the type of OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL IN jack your receiver or decoder has.

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

It is important to choose the correct Digital Output setting in the DVD Player’s Digital Audio Out menu, especially when you use the OPTICAL OR COAXIAL jack. For more information, see chapter 4.

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DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital or DTS Receiver

To Connect the DVD Player

1. If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver, insert an optical digital cable (not provided) to the OPTICAL or COAXIAL 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 Digital Audio Out menu (see chapter 4).

Note: The connection illustration on the left shows a digital optical cable. If your receiver has a coaxial AUDIO IN jack, use a shielded (coaxial) video or audio cable with RCA plugs at both ends to connect the coaxial digital audio jacks on the DVD player and the A/V receiver.

2. Connect the video cable.

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. Component video (optional, not shown in illustration) – If your TV has component video (Y, PB, and

3. Down Mix Audio (optional) – Connect the second set of AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the DVD player to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV. This allows you to listen to discs without going through the receiver. For example, if it’s late at night and you want to listen to a disc without 5.1-channel sound on, you can turn off the receiver and listen to the disc through the TV speakers.

4. Plug in the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

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

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Connections & Setup

AUDIO OUT

CABLE OR

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

DVD

DVD PLAYER

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

PRO LOGIC OR STEREO RECEIVER

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COAXIAL

ANT IN

OPTICAL

AUDIO IN

Dolby Digital or

DTS System

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DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic or Stereo Receiver

To Connect the DVD Player

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

2. Connect the video cable.

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. Component video (optional) – If your TV has component video (Y, PB, and PR jacks) use video-grade

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

3. Plug in the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

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S-VIDEO

DVD PLAYER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

ANT IN

DVD

VCR

Satellite

VCR

L R

OUT

AUDIO

L R

SATELLITE RECEIVER

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

SATELLITE

SIGNAL

IN FROM ANT

SATELLITE IN

OUT

CABLE

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT TO TV

OFF-AIR

SIGNAL

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DVD Player + TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver

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

2. Connect the video cable.

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. Component video (optional, not shown in illustration) – If your TV has component video (Y, PB, and

PRjacks) use video-grade cables for the Y, PB, and PR connections. Note that it is essential to match the color coded connectors with a compatible TV. If your TV doesn’t have component video, use the basic video connection or the S-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. Use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna output on the VCR to the antenna input on the TV.

5. Plug in the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

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The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player

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

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO

Out

Audio

Out

Digital

Audio Out

Component

Video Out

Video

Out

S-Video

Description of Jacks (from left to right)

COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR) VIDEO OUT

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

VIDEO OUT

If you are using color-coded red, yellow and white RCA cables, connect the yellow video cable to this jack and to the Video Input jack on your TV.

S-VIDEO OUT

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

AUDIO OUT

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

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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

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Front Panel Controls

POWER/

STANDBY/ON

Disc selector

Disc Skip

Front panel display

Connections & Setup

SKIP

FORWARD

SKIP

REVERSE

button

STOP

button

PAUSE

button

PLAY

button

Disc Tray

(listed alphabetically)

DISC SKIP Press this button to skip the current disc and got to the next disc in the tray.

Disc Selector Press the button number of the disc you want to play.

Disc tray Press OPEN•CLOSE to open and close the disc tray.

Front panel display (See following page for details.)

POWER ON/OFF button Turns the player on and off. The ON•OFF indicator lights when the player is on.

OPEN/CLOSE Press to open and close the disc tray.

PAUSE Pauses disc play. Advances playback one frame at a time during pause mode.

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

SKIP REV Allows you to move to the beginning of the preceding title, chapter, track or MP3 title on a disc (in effect,

“skipping” the title, chapter, track or MP3 title).

SKIP FWD Allows you to move to the beginning of the next title, chapter, track or MP3 title on a disc (in effect, “skipping” the title, chapter, track or MP3 title).

STOP Stops disc play.

OPEN/CLOSE

button

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Installing 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 POWER button on the DVD player.

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How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel

You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel (or S-Video Channel if you connected the 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 TV.

Some common scenarios are listed in the following table:

Video Input Channel Variations

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

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

S-VIDEO VID 2 SOURCE AUX

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