RCA RC6001P User Manual

DVD Player

User's Manual

Changing Entertainment. Again.

RC6001P

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 personnel.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

FCC NOTE (for U.S.A.):

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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

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. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-

40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this DVD player to rain or moisture. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Note:

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

Note:

This device is protected by U.S. patent numbers 4,631,603 and 4,577,216 and 4,819,098 and other intellectual property rights. The use of Macrovision’s copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay-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: ___________________________________________________________________________________

RC6001P

Table of Contents

Contents

Chapter One: Setup and Connections

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

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

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

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

Connection Pictures ...................................................................................................6

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

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

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

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

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

DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS Receiver ......................10

DVD Player + TV with Audio/Video Input Jacks .....................................................12

DVD Player + TV + RF Modulator (with coaxial Jack only) ....................................13

DVD Player + TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver............................................................14

The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player .....................................................................16

Front Panel Controls.......................................................................................................17

Install Batteries in the Remote ......................................................................................18

Important Battery Information ...............................................................................18

Turn on the TV and DVD Player.....................................................................................18

How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ................................................................19

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

A Quick Tour of The Remote..........................................................................................20

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

Remote Control Buttons ..........................................................................................20

Programming the Remote to Operate Your TV .....................................................22

TV Codes.............................................................................................................23

Chapter Two: Playing DVDs

Regional Coding .............................................................................................................26

Using Different Menus...................................................................................................26

Loading and Playing Discs ............................................................................................26

Using a Disc Menu ..........................................................................................................27

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

Selecting a Title ........................................................................................................30

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

Time Display..............................................................................................................30

Selecting Subtitles ....................................................................................................31

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

Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................32

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 Two: Playing DVDs (continued)

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

Using the Marker Feature........................................................................................33

Play Mode .......................................................................................................................34

Random.....................................................................................................................34

Program ....................................................................................................................34

Playing Video CDs...........................................................................................................34

Disc Playback Features ...................................................................................................35

Chapter Three: Playing CDs and MP3 Discs

Using the Info Display....................................................................................................38

Using the Time Display ..................................................................................................38

Selecting a Specific Track ...............................................................................................39

Using the Repeat Feature ..............................................................................................39

IntroScan .........................................................................................................................40

Playing MP3 Discs ...........................................................................................................41

What is MP3?............................................................................................................41

Obtaining MP3 files .................................................................................................41

Creating an MP3 Disc on Your Computer.........................................................41

Selecting Folders and Songs ..........................................................................................42

Skipping Songs ...............................................................................................................42

The MP3 Display .............................................................................................................42

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

Chapter 4: The DVD Player Menu System

The DVD Player Menu System .......................................................................................44

The Main Menu...............................................................................................................44

The Display Menu.....................................................................................................44

Image..................................................................................................................44

Selecting the Video Output ..............................................................................46

Changing the Player Menu Language..............................................................46

The Sound Menu ......................................................................................................47

Digital Output....................................................................................................47

Range..................................................................................................................47

Selecting the Speakers.......................................................................................48

Surround.............................................................................................................49

Language Options....................................................................................................50

Changing the Subtitle Language Preference...................................................50

Changing the Disc Menu Language .................................................................50

Changing the Audio Language Preference......................................................50

Creating a Password and Setting Ratings ....................................................................51

Creating a Password.................................................................................................51

Changing your Password .........................................................................................51

Table of Contents

Chapter 4: The DVD Player Menu System (continued)

The Preferences Menu....................................................................................................52

Setting the Rating ....................................................................................................53

Dimming the Front Display......................................................................................53

Defaults.....................................................................................................................54

Chapter 5: Other Information

How to Resolve Product Performance Problems..........................................................56

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................56

Handling Cautions ..........................................................................................................59

Maintenance of Cabinet ..........................................................................................59

Formation of Condensation ....................................................................................59

Handling Discs ..........................................................................................................59

Cleaning Discs...........................................................................................................59

Limited Warranty............................................................................................................59

Accessories and Order Form ..........................................................................................63

Index................................................................................................................................64

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Chapter 1

Connections & Setup

Chapter Overview:

• Things to Consider Before You Connect

• Choose Your Connection

• The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player

• Inserting Batteries in the Remote

• How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel

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

• Set the Menu Language

• The Remote Control

Changing Entertainment. Again.

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. VCDs typically have lower picture and sound quality than DVD discs.

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.

DVD

VCR

Dolby Digital System

RF Modulator

Cables neededComponents

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Component video (optional)

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Component video (optional)

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Component video (optional)

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

Connection

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Title

TV +DVD + VCR page 9

TV + DVD + Dolby Digital

TV + DVD (component

video jacks)

TV + DVD + RF Modulator (coaxial jack only)

pages 10-11

page12

page 13

DVD

VCR

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Component video (optional)

Satellite

TV +DVD + VCR + Satellite

page 14-15

Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV

The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book. There is a detailed explanation of cables and jacks on the following page.

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

S-Video cable Optical digital audio cable

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Audio/Video cables Component Video cables

Connections & Setup

Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables

This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections (the cables aren’t provided with your television). There are several ways to connect components to your TV.

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 S-VIDEO, composite video (VIDEO, AUDIO Left and Right), and an ANTENNA jack (where you connect a coaxial cable); S-Video would be considered

excellent, composite video would be very good, and the ANTENNA jack would be considered 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 recorder 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 recorder’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.

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) — Good Video and Audio

Audio/Video Cables and Jacks

The RF jacks are necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and DIRECTV signals. These jacks are required for antenna or cable connections. The RF and coaxial jacks on the TV are labeled

SATELLITE IN, ANTENNA A IN, and ANTENNA B IN. An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal distribution.

RF Cable and Jack

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DVD

DVD PLAYER

VCR

S-VIDEO

OUT

L R

AUDIO

L R

VIDEO IN

OPTICAL COAX.

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

R L

5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT

FRONT MIXED

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PROG. SCAN

COMPOSITE

S-VIDEO

ANT IN

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

CABLE

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

VCR

DVD Player + TV + VCR

1. Connect the audio cables to the 5.1 CHANNEL 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.

• Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the COMPOSITE jack on the back of

your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV .

• 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.

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

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 listed above.

NOTE: If you use this connection, you must change the Video Output in the Display menu (see page 42). The default video output is S-video/Composite.

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. Insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

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DVD

DVD PLAYER

S-VIDEO

OPTICAL COAX.

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

VIDEO IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

CABLE

PROG. SCAN

COMPOSITE

S-VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

R L

5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT

SURROUND

FRONT MIXED

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

ANT IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

Dolby Digital System

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 5.1 CHANNEL 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 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD player to the Digital Input jack on the back of the receiver. Y ou must also set the Digital Ouput setting in the Sound menu (see chapter 5).

3. Connect the video cable.

• Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the COMPOSITE jack on the back of

your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV .

• 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.

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

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 listed above.

Note: If you use this connection, you must change the Video Output in the Display menu (see page 42). The default video output is S-video/Composite.

4. Connect the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

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CABLE

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

DVD

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

ANT IN

DVD PLAYER

OPTICAL COAX.

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

R L

5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT

SURROUND

FRONT MIXED

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PROG. SCAN

COMPOSITE

S-VIDEO

DVD Player + TV with Audio/Video Input Jacks

1. Connect the audio cables to the 5.1 CHANNEL 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.

• Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the COMPOSITE jack on the back of

your DVD Player, and to the V ideo Input jack on your TV.

• 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.

• 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 listed above.

Note: If you use this connection, you must change the Video Output in the Display menu (see page 42). The default video output is S-video/Composite.

3. Connect 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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ANT IN

RF Modulator

DVD

CABLE

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

RF MODULATOR

ANT IN

TO TV

AUDIO

VIDEO

DVD PLAYER

OPTICAL COAX.

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

SUBWOOFER

R L

5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT MIXED

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PROG. SCAN

COMPOSITE

S-VIDEO

DVD Player + TV + RF Modulator (with coaxial Jack only)

If your TV doesn’t have colored component jacks, you will need an RF modulator (not included) to connect your DVD player.

1. Connect the audio cable to the 5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT L (left – white) jack on the back of your DVD Player and to the corresponding Audio Input jack on the RF modulator.

2. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the COMPOSITE jack on the back of your DVD Player to the Video input jack on the RF modulator.

3. Connect the RF modulator to the back of the TV.

4. Insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

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DVD

VCR

DVD PLAYER

VCR

S-VIDEO

OUT

L R

AUDIO

L R

VIDEO IN

OPTICAL COAX.

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

R L

5.1 CHANNEL

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT MIXED

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PROG. SCAN

ANT IN

COMPOSITE

S-VIDEO

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

SATELLITE RECEIVER

IN FROM ANT

OUT

Satellite

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT TO TV

CABLE

OFF-AIR

SIGNAL

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SATELLITE

SIGNAL

Connections & Setup

DVD Player + TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver

1. Connect the audio cables to the 5.1 CHANNEL 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.

• Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the COMPOSITE jack on the back of

your DVD Player, and to the V ideo Input jack on your TV.

• 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.

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

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 listed above.

Note: If you use this connection, you must change the Video Output in the Display menu (see page 42). The default video output is S-video/Composite.

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

4. Insert the AC power cord into 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.

COMPOSITE

S-VIDEO

OPTICAL COAX.

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

SUBWOOFER

R L

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT MIXED

5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PROG. SCAN

Description of Jacks (from left to right)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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

5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT

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

COMPONENT VIDEO (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.

PROGRESSIVE (Y, PB, PR) VIDEO OUT

Use these jacks to connect to a TV with progressive video input jacks (labeling may vary; for example, progressive scan jacks might be labeled Y , Pb, Pr). Progressive scan is a video scanning system that displays all lines in a frame in one pass, as opposed to the traditional system, interlaced scan. This connection provides optimum quality. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for connections. Note that it is essential to match the color-coded connectors with a compatible TV .

COMPOSITE 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.

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PLAY/PAUSE button

POWER button

power

Headphones jack

Disc tray

Front panel display

OPEN/CLOSE button

Headphones volume

Front Panel Controls

POWER – Turns the player on and off. The ON•OFF indicator lights when the player is on. Disc tray – Press OPEN•CLOSE to open and close the disc tray.

open/close

skip rev

SKIP REV button

STOP

stop

skip fwd

SKIP FWD button

Shuttle

OPEN•CLOSE – Press to open and close the disc tray. PLA Y/P AUSE – Press to begin playback. During playback, press to pause. STOP – Stops disc play. SKIP 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).

Shuttle – Turn to the right to fastforward playback. Turn to the left to reverse playback. SKIP 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).

Front panel display – Displays information about disc and playback status. Headphones V olume – Adjusts volume for headphones HEADPHONES – Plug headphones in here.

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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 ON•OFF 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

In order to see what’s playing on your DVD recorder, you need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the jacks you used to hook up the recorder to the TV. 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. 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

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

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