RCA RC6000P User Manual

DVD Player

User's Manual

Changing Entertainment. Again.

RC6000P

Important Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

This symbol indicates 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.

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.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference--Causing Equipment Regulations.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

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

Model No. _____________________________________________________ Serial No.______________________________________________________ Purchase Date: _________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

RC6000P

Note:

This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player, this DVD player cannot play the disc. The Region number for this DVD player is Region No 1.

Note:

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

CLASS 1

LASER

PRODUCT

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS Receiver ......................11

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

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

Front Panel Controls.......................................................................................................15

Front Panel Display.........................................................................................................16

Install Batteries in the Remote ......................................................................................17

Important Battery Information ...............................................................................17

How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ................................................................18

How to Move Around the DVD Player’s Menu System ...............................................19

Set the Menu Language.................................................................................................19

Setting Other Options....................................................................................................19

The Remote Control .......................................................................................................20

Component Buttons.................................................................................................20

Other Remote Control Buttons ...............................................................................21

Chapter 2: Playing DVDs

Regional Coding .............................................................................................................24

Using Different Menus...................................................................................................24

Loading and Playing Discs ............................................................................................24

Using a Disc Menu ..........................................................................................................25

DVD Playback Features ..................................................................................................26

Chapter Skip .............................................................................................................26

Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan) .......................................................................27

Freeze Frame and Frame Advance ..........................................................................27

Slow Motion Playback (In Freeze Frame Mode).....................................................27

Random Playback .....................................................................................................28

Deleting Programmed Chapters..............................................................................28

Program Playback.....................................................................................................28

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)

Using the On-Screen Info Banner..................................................................................29

Selecting a Title Number..........................................................................................29

Selecting a Chapter Number ...................................................................................30

Using Elapsed Time ..................................................................................................30

Using Subtitles..........................................................................................................30

Changing the Audio Language ...............................................................................31

Changing the Camera Angle ...................................................................................32

Using the Marker Feature........................................................................................32

Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................33

Turning Off Repeat Functions .................................................................................33

Using the 3-D Surround Button...............................................................................34

The Index Feature...........................................................................................................34

Master Volume................................................................................................................34

Special Features ..............................................................................................................35

Screen Saver..............................................................................................................35

Auto Power Off ........................................................................................................35

Pro-tect Plus™ Locking Feature...............................................................................35

Chapter 3: Playing Audio CDs

Loading and Playing an Audio CD.................................................................................38

Audio CD Playback Features ..........................................................................................38

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

Track Skip ..................................................................................................................38

Random Playback .....................................................................................................39

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

Deleting Programmed Tracks ..................................................................................39

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

Master Volume................................................................................................................41

Chapter 4: Playing MP3 CDs

What is MP3? ..................................................................................................................44

Loading and Playing an MP3 CD ...................................................................................44

The MP3 Menu................................................................................................................45

MP3 CD Playback Features.............................................................................................45

Skipping Songs .........................................................................................................45

Master Volume................................................................................................................45

Chapter 5: Playing Video CDs

What is a Video CD? .......................................................................................................48

The Video CD Disc Menu................................................................................................48

Loading and Playing a Video CD ...................................................................................48

If the Video CD Has Playback Control ........................................................................... 49

Bypassing Playback Control .....................................................................................49

Resuming Playback Control .....................................................................................49

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Chapter 5: Playing Video CDs (continued)

Video CD Playback Features ..........................................................................................50

Selecting a Specific Track .........................................................................................50

Changing the Audio Channel Output.....................................................................50

Random Playback .....................................................................................................50

Program Playback.....................................................................................................50

Disc View.........................................................................................................................51

Master Volume................................................................................................................51

Chapter 6: The Menu System

The Audio Menu – Selecting the Audio Preference .....................................................54

The Subtitles Menu – Selecting the Subtitle Language...............................................54

The Player Menu – Changing the Player Menu Language ..........................................55

The Disc Menu – Selecting the Disc Menu Language ..................................................55

The Rating Limit Menu...................................................................................................56

Creating a Password.................................................................................................56

Setting the Rating Limit...........................................................................................57

Unlocking the Rating Limit......................................................................................57

Changing the Password ...........................................................................................58

If a DVD’s Rating Exceeds the Player’s Rating Limit ...............................................58

The Audio Options Menu...............................................................................................59

Selecting Digital Output Type .................................................................................59

DTS ............................................................................................................................59

Dynamic Compression..............................................................................................59

2x Playback Audio ....................................................................................................60

Speakers....................................................................................................................61

The Display Menu...........................................................................................................61

Selecting the Screen Format Setting.......................................................................61

Using Still State ........................................................................................................62

Turning the On-Screen Messages On and Off ........................................................62

Dimming the Front Panel Display ...........................................................................63

Changing the Black Level ........................................................................................63

Speaker Setup...........................................................................................................64

Chapter 7: Other Information

Programming the Remote..............................................................................................66

Testing the remote ...................................................................................................66

Entering Codes .........................................................................................................66

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................68

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................69

RCA DIGITAL VIDEO DISC (DVD) LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................70

Accessories and Order Form ..........................................................................................73

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

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Chapter 1

Connections and Setup

Chapter Overview

• Things to Consider

• Choose your Connection

• The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player

• Front Panel Controls

• Front Panel Display

• Installing the Batteries

• How to Find Your TV’s Input Channel

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

• Set the Menu Language

• Setting Other Options

• The Remote Control

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Connections and 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).

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

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 – These are the discs you use to download MP3 files to.

VIDEO CD

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Choose Your Connection

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

Components Cables Needed Connection Go to...

Title

DVD

VCR

Dolby Digital Receiver

VCR

Satellite

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

TV + DVD

TV + DVD + VCR page 9

TV + DVD + Dolby Digital

TV + DVD + VCR + Satellite

page 8

pages 10-11

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Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV

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

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

Audio/Video cables

Coaxial cable

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S-Video cable

Connections and Setup

R–FRONT–L

OPTICAL COAXIAL

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

MIXED AUDIO OUT

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/BITSTREAM

PbY

525P (480P) VIDEO OUT

R–SURROUND–L

CENTER

ANT IN

DVD PLAYER (BACK PANEL)

TV (BACK PANEL)

VIDEO

CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL

AUDIO

L R

S-VIDEO IN

YPBP

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

DVD

Progressive Scan hook-up

DVD Player + TV

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.

• 525P (480P) 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 S-video or the basic video connection listed below.

Important Note: Consult your TV User’s Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan. If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV User’s Manual’s instructions regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s menu system.

• 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 below.

• 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.

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

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

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DVD PLAYER (BACK PANEL)

TV (BACK PANEL)

L R

Connections and Setup

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

S-VIDEO IN

YPBP

IN FROM ANT

ANT IN

DVD

VCR

525P (480P) VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/BITSTREAM

OPTICAL COAXIAL

PrPbY

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

R–SURROUND–L

R–FRONT–L

CENTER

MIXED AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

Progressive Scan hook-up

VCR (BACK PANEL)

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

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.

• 525P (480P) video (optional) – If your TV has component video (Y, PB, and PR jacks) use

• 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 below.

• 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.

3. Connect the antenna or cable to the Antenna Input jack on the VCR.

4. Connect a coaxial cable to the antenna output jack on the VCR and to the Antenna Input jack on the television.

5. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

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Connections and Setup

TV (BACK PANEL)

DVD

DVD PLAYER (BACK PANEL)

Progressive

Scan

hook-up

AUDIO

L R

PbY

525P (480P) VIDEO OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL RECEIVER (BACK PANEL)

DIGITAL

VIDEO

S-VIDEO IN

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/BITSTREAM

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AUDIO IN L

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

R–SURROUND–L

R–FRONT–L

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT YPBP

CENTER

MIXED AUDIO OUT

ANT IN

VIDEO OUT

CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

Dolby Digital

Receiver and/or DTS

Receiver

Dolby Digital® and DTS

Both Dolby Digital and DTS are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of film (while the film is being made). Both of these formats provide up to six separate channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofer.

The disc will play 5.1-channel sound only if you’ve connected a DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder and if the original movie the disc was recorded from was encoded in the Dolby Digital or DTS format.

Please Read This Before Using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Jack!

This player’s digital output jack is designed for a connection to a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder.

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

It is important to choose the correct Digital Output setting in the DVD Player’s Sound menu, especially when you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. For more information, see chapter 5.

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

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DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS Receiver

To Connect the DVD Player

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

2. If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver, insert an optical digital cable (not provided) to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD player to the Digital Input jack on the back of the receiver. You must also set the Digital Output setting in the Sound menu (see chapter 5).

3. Connect the video cable.

• 525P (480P) video (optional) – If your TV has component video (Y, PB, and PR jacks) use

• 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 below.

• 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.

4. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

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Connections and Setup

R–FRONT–L

OPTICAL COAXIAL

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

MIXED AUDIO OUT

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/BITSTREAM

PbY

525P (480P) VIDEO OUT

R–SURROUND–L

CENTER

DVD PLAYER (BACK PANEL)

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VIDEO

SATELLITE RECEIVER (BACK PANEL)

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

OUT

S-VIDEO

TV (BACK PANEL)

VIDEOAUDIO

L R

S-VIDEO IN

IN FROM ANT

VIDEO

VCR (BACK PANEL)

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

AUDIO

OUT

SATELLITE IN

SATELLITE SIGNAL

YPBP

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

Satellite

VCR

DVD

Progressive Scan hook-up

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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.

• 525P (480P) video (optional) – If your TV has component video (Y, PB, and PR jacks) use

• 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 below.

• 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.

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

4. Connect a coaxial cable to the antenna output jack on the VCR and to the Antenna Input jack on the television.

5. Plug the 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.

AUDIO OUT R and L

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

VIDEO OUT

(Composite Video Output)

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

525P (480P) VIDEO OUT

PbY

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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

Progressive Scan

Use these jacks to connect to a TV with Component video input jacks. This connection provides optimum quality. To ensure maximum picture quality, use video-grade cables for the connections. Note that it is essential to match the color-coded connectors with a compatible TV.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/BITSTREAM

OPTICAL COAXIAL

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

R–SURROUND–L

R–FRONT–L

CENTER

S-VIDEO

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

MIXED AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

Y, PB, P

(Component Video Output)

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. Use three video-grade cables for the Y, PB, and P

connections. Note that it is essential to match the colorcoded connectors with a compatible TV.

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Front Panel Controls

Connections and Setup

PHONES

ON•OFF

LEVEL

MIN MAX

1718

1. STANDBY/ON Turns power on and off.

2. DISC TRAY Where you place discs to be played.

3. OPEN/CLOSE Opens and closes the disc tray.

2 3

3-D SURROUND

OPEN•

PLAY•

PAUSE

1415

INFO GUIDE MENU GO BACK

STOP

SKIP

11/12

7 8

JOG

4. INFO Displays the information banner for the disc that is currently playing.

5. TITLE Accesses the disc guide (if available).

6. MENU Accesses the disc menu (when the disc is playing) or the player menu (if the disc isn’t playing).

7. GO BACK Returns to the previous menu screen.

8. JOG Accesses features of the shuttle (frame advance or CD track selection).

9. SHUTTLE During DVD and CD play, use to fast forward or reverse.

10. ARROWS and OK Arrows are used to navigate, OK selects highlighted menu item.

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

chapter, or track). Press and hold to forward through the DVD or CD; each subsequent press and hold increases the forward speed.

12. REV Allows you to move to the beginning of the preceding title, chapter, or track on a disc (in effect, “skipping” the

title, chapter, or track). Press and hold to reverse through the DVD or CD; each subsequent press and hold increases the reverse speed.

13. STOP Stops disc play.

14. PLAY/PAUSE Begins disc play (and closes disc tray if open), or pauses disc play.

15. 3-D SURROUND Allows you to turn the 3-D Surround feature on and off.

16. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Displays info about currently playing disc (see next page).

17. PHONE LEVEL Sets the volume for headphones.

18. HEADPHONE JACK Attach headphones here.

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Front Panel Display

SVCDVD

TITLE

1. Angle indicator.

2. Disc type indicator.

3. Playback direction indicator.

4. Lights when 3D surround is turned on.

5. DVD: title number.

Digital

MP-3 MPEG

67 8 10 11

CHP

REPEAT ALL A B LPCM

TRK

12 13

6. DVD: Chapter number.

7. Video/Audio CD: Track number.

8. Repeat play mode indicator.

9. A-B repeat indicator.

10. Linear PCM audio output.

11. Dolby Digital Disc.

12. DTS (Digital Theater System) output.

13. MP3 disc indicator.

14. MPEG-2 indicator.

15. Displays various messages concerning operations such as PLAY, STOP, LOAD, RANDOM, etc.

NO DISC: No disc loaded. OPEN: The disc tray is open. LOAD: Player is loading disc information.

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Install Batteries in the Remote

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

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

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

Important Battery Information

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

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

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

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

Point the Remote in the Right Direction

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

Turn on the TV and DVD Player

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

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

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How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel

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

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

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

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

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

• Select it from the TV’s menu system.

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

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

Some common scenarios are listed in the following table:

Video Input Channel Variations

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

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

S-VIDEO VID 2 SOURCE AUX

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REPEAT

GUIDE

INPUT

MARKER

SUBTITLE

ON OFF

DVD

AUX

ZOOM

AUDIO

RANDOM

PLAY MODEMUTE

GO BACK

ANTENNA

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

STOP PAUSE

ANGLE

OPEN•CLOSE

-D

INFO

CLEAR

How to Move Around the DVD Player’s Menu System

The technical term for how you move through the DVD Player’s menu system is “Navigation.” This book tells you how to select different menu items, but you can explore the menu system on

your own by following a few “navigational rules.” Press the arrow buttons on the remote (highlighted in gray on the picture on the left) to highlight

different menu items on the screen. (In your DVD Player’s menu, a highlighted item appears brighter than the other items on the screen.) To select a menu item, press OK on the remote when the menu item is highlighted.

The invalid symbol function on that disc.

appears on the TV screen when you press a button that doesn’t have any

Set the Menu Language

When you turn on your DVD player for the first time, the Language Selection screen appears. This screen sets all language preferences for on-screen displays to the same language.

This is the Language Selection screen. English is the default language

If you do not select a language, this screen will appear each time you turn on the player until you select a language.

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

To change the language:

1. Press the number button on the remote which corresponds to the number of the language you want to select.

You can use the DVD player menu to set individual language preferences (see chapter 6).

Setting Other Options

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

• password control and ratings limits

• language preferences

• audio preferences

• display options

For more information on menu options, see chapter 6.

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The Remote Control

You can use this remote to control compatible televisions and A/V receiver/amplifiers. The TV button is programmed to operate most PROSCAN, RCA, and GE televisions. The remote can also operate other brands of televisions, but you must manually program it to do so (see chapter 6).

Component Buttons

Pick the Right Mode

The remote control packed with your player is able to operate the DVD player and the television, but you have to tell the remote which component you want it to operate. If the remote is operating the TV, it’s in TV mode. If it’s operating the DVD player, it’s in DVD mode. Make sure you press the component button on the remote that matches the component you want the remote to operate.

In order for the remote control to operate a television or this DVD player, you must press the appropriate button to put the remote in the correct mode.

AUX Press this button to turn on a component you’ve programmed to

DVD

AUX

ZOOM

ON OFF

RANDOM

-D

work with the remote (see chapter 6 for more information on programming the remote) and to set the remote to control that component.

REPEAT

GUIDE

INPUT

MARKER

SUBTITLE

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

STOP PAUSE

AUDIO

ANGLE

PLAY MODEMUTE

GO BACK

INFO

CLEAR

ANTENNA

OPEN•CLOSE

DVD Sets the remote to control the DVD player.

TV Press this button to turn on most RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TVs and

set the remote to control the TV. Used with ON•OFF button to turn on some other brands of TVs.

Note: If you would like to operate more components from a single remote control, you can do so with a universal remote control. See chapter 6 for ordering information.

Point the Remote in the Right Direction

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

The component buttons (TV and DVD) are at the top of the remote control, near the ON•OFF button.

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AUX

ZOOM

ON OFF

RANDOM

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Other Remote Control Buttons

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PLAY MODEMUTE

(listed alphabetically)

This section describes what each button does when the remote is operating the DVD Player.

3-D Press this button to simulate a 3-D surround effect from 2 stereo speakers (if the disc was recorded using Dolby Surround or Dolby Digital).

REPEAT

GUIDE

INPUT

MARKER

SUBTITLE

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

STOP PAUSE

AUDIO

ANGLE

GO BACK

INFO

CLEAR

ANTENNA

OPEN•CLOSE

ANTENNA Allows you to change the source of the video signal. ANGLE Press this button to access various camera angles on a disc (if

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

the disc contains multiple audio streams). CH+ In DVD mode, allows you to move to the beginning of the next

chapter or track on a disc (in effect, “skipping” the chapter or track). When the remote is in TV mode, this button changes the TV to the next channel (if the remote has been programmed to operate the TV).

CH– In DVD mode, allows you to move to the beginning of the preceding chapter or track on a disc (in effect, “skipping” the chapter or track). When the remote is in TV mode, this button changes the TV to the previous channel (if the remote has been programmed to operate the TV).

CLEAR Clears the on-screen display from the screen when you’re playing a disc.

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

GO BACK When you’re using the DVD Player’s menu system, press this button to return to the preceding menu screen.

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

INDEX Brings up a pictorial index of the chapters in the current title. INFO Press this button while you’re playing a disc to see the on-screen

information banner. The information banner contains various playback features and gives you information about the disc you’re playing.

INPUT Use with the TV button to tune to the Video Input Channel. This may not work with all TVs.

MARKER Press this button to access the Marker info banner. The Marker info banner allows you to set markers at points on the disc that you’d like to return to.

MENU Press this button to see the disc’s menu when you’re playing a disc. When a disc is not playing, press this button to see the DVD player’s menu.

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MUTE Lowers the volume to an inaudible level.

DVD

AUX

REPEAT

GUIDE

INPUT

MARKER

SUBTITLE

ON OFF

ZOOM

RANDOM

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

STOP PAUSE

AUDIO

ANGLE

PLAY MODEMUTE

GO BACK

INFO

CLEAR

ANTENNA

-D

such as chapter numbers, track numbers, or to make selections on some menu screens.

OK Press this button to select a highlighted menu item. ON•OFF Turns on the player when it is in standby mode; or puts the

player in standby mode when power is on. Press twice within 3 seconds

Number buttons (0-9) Use the number buttons to input information

to turn off all of the RCA, GE and PROSCAN components the remote operates.

OPEN•CLOSE Press and hold to open and close the disc tray. PAUSE Pauses disc play. Also used for frame advance. PLAY Begins disc play (and closes disc tray if it is open). PLAY MODE Press this button to access the Play Mode info banner to

set random and program playback.

RANDOM Press this button to play chapters or tracks in random order. 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. REVERSE Allows you to search backward through a disc while it is in

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

STOP Stops disc play. SUBTITLE When a disc is playing, press this button to show the

Subtitle banner (if the disc was created with subtitles). VOL up and down Adjusts the TV or A/V receiver/amplifier’s volume

level.

OPEN•CLOSE

ZOOM Press this button to zoom in on the picture.

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