DVD Player
User’s Guide
Changing entertainment. Again.
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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Setup and Connections
Things to consider before you connect ......................2
Install batteries in the remote control ......................2
Back of the DVD Player:
Explanation of jacks and cables..............................3
Front of the DVD Player ..............................................5
Connect the DVD Player..............................................6
Point the remote in the right direction ......................8
Turn on theTV and the DVD player ..........................8
Using different menus ..................................................8
How to find yourTV’sVideo Input Channel ..............9
Chapter 4: DVD Menu System
The DVD Player Menu System ..................................23
Play Menu ....................................................................23
Play Mode menu..........................................................23
Standard Play............................................................23
Random Play ............................................................23
Program Play ............................................................24
AutoPlay....................................................................24
IntroScan ..................................................................24
Parental Control Menu ..............................................25
Locking your player................................................25
Unlocking your player............................................26
Changing your password ......................................26
Explanation of Ratings Limits ....................................26
Rated Titles ..............................................................27
Unrated Titles ..........................................................27
Display menu ..............................................................28
TV Image ..................................................................28
Black Level................................................................29
Sound menu ................................................................30
Sound Logic..............................................................30
Virtual Surround......................................................30
Black Level................................................................30
Languages menu..........................................................31
Player Menus............................................................31
Disc Menus ..............................................................31
Audio..........................................................................31
Subtitles ....................................................................31
Chapter 2:The Remote Control
Button descriptions for DVD mode ..........................10
Button description forTV andVCR modes..............11
Chapter 3: Playing Discs
Compatible Discs ........................................................12
Regional Coding ..........................................................12
How to Load and Play a Disc ....................................12
Search Options............................................................13
Playback Options ........................................................13
Chapter Advance ....................................................13
Zoom ........................................................................13
Scene Again ..............................................................13
Using the On-Screen Info Displays............................14
How to Navigate in the Info Display..................15
Time Display ............................................................15
Title/Track Icon ......................................................15
Chapter Icon............................................................15
Screen Fit Icon ........................................................15
Subtitles Icon............................................................16
Audio Language Icon..............................................16
Play Mode Icon........................................................17
Bookmark Icon........................................................19
Camera Angle Icon ................................................20
Playing mp3,WMA, and/or JPEG Files......................20
Chapter 5:Additional Information
Troubleshooting ..........................................................32
Maintenance of cabinet ..............................................35
Handling Cautions ......................................................35
Recommendations and information
concerning discs......................................................36
Limited Warranty........................................................38
Accessories to complement your DVD player ........40
Musical Slide Show (playing JPEG files, mp3 or
WMA files) at the same time ..............................22
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home use only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Chapter 1
Connections and Setup
Things to consider before you connect
Protect components from overheating
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Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components.Arrange the components so that air
can circulate freely.
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Don’t stack components.
If 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.
Position cables properly to avoid audio interference
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•
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.
Note: Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup and disc design.
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Install Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the batteries (provided), by matching the diagram in the battery compartment to make
sure + and – are in the proper position.
3. Put the battery cover back in place.
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.
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AUDIO OUT
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Back of the DVD
Player
COAXIAL
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Back of DVD Player: Explanation of Jacks and Cables
There are several ways to connect your DVD Player to your TV depending upon the cables you
have and the jacks that are on the back of your TV. Different jacks and cables provide a different
level of performance.The jacks on the back of your DVD Player and the cables used to connect
them are explained below.A sample connection and instructions are on pages 6 and 7.
Video Jacks and Cables
VI
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OUT
VIDEO OUT Jack and Cable
VIDEO
OUT jack
The basicVideo jack (usually color-coded yellow) is also referred to as
composite video. Composite video is better than the video quality you get from
an RF coaxial cable (the type used to plug the cable feed into aTV). Usually the
video cable is bundled with the audio cables (white and red).
Video cable (yellow)
S-VIDEO OUT Jack and Cable
The S-VIDEO OUT (separate video) jack provides better picture quality than
composite video (theVIDEO OUT jack) because the color is kept separate
from the black and white part of the video signal. If your TV has an S-Video
jack, connect the DVD Player to the TV with an S-Video cable.
S-VIDEO jack
S-Video cable
Note: Remember to connect the audio cables because the S-Video cable carries only the
picture signal, not the sound.
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COMPONENTVIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks and ComponentVideo Cables
TheY, Pb, Pr jacks provide optimum picture quality because the video signal is
separated into three parts.
To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables (yellow) for
the connection.You can also buy bundled component video cables that are
color-coded to match theY, Pb, Pr jacks (red, green, and blue).
Note: Remember to connect the audio cables because the component cable carries only
the picture signal, not the sound.
Component video
jacks and cables are
often color-coded
(red, blue, and
green).
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AUD
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OUT
Audio Jacks and Cables
AUDIO L (left) and R (right)
R
AUDIO R
and L jacks
L
These jacks send the audio from the disc you’re playing to the TV.The audio
jacks and cables are often color-coded (red for right audio, and white for left
audio).You must connect audio cables to the AUDIO L and R jacks on the
DVD Player and the corresponding Audio Input Jacks on the TV no matter
whichVideo jack you connect (VIDEO; S-VIDEO; orY, Pb, Pr).
Audio/
Video
cables
If your component has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white
L/Mono) audio jack on theTV and don’t connect the right audio part of the cable.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/OPTICAL and COAXIAL
Use one of these jacks to connect your DVD Player to a Dolby Digital or
DTS receiver or decoder. Some receivers have either the COAXIAL or
OPTICAL type of Digital Audio Input jack, and some have both. Under most
conditions, optical and coaxial connections work equally well — the only
difference is the type of cable you connect to the jack.
Digital Out Optical
cable
O
PTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL jack
If you want to use a less expensive cable, connect a coaxial cable to the
COAXIAL jack if your receiver has a Coaxial Input Jack. Rarely, but
sometimes, coaxial digital cables — especially long ones, pick up radio
frequency (RF) interference from household appliances, nearby power lines,
and/or broadcast towers. If that is the case, connect an optical cable
(sometimes called SPDIF) to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/OPTICAL jack on
the DVD Player and a compatible Digital Input Optical Jack on the receiver.
Digital Out Coaxial
cable
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.
C
OAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL jack
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc.
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STANDBY/ON
EJECT
STOP
PREV
NEXT
PLAY/PAUSE
Front of the DVD Player (buttons appear left to right below)
1 STANDBY/ON - Turns the player on and off.The indicator lights when the player in standby
mode (off but still plugged into an AC outlet).
2 EJECT - Removes disc from player.
3 STOP - Stops disc play.
4 PREV - Goes to the beginning of the previous chapter or track.
5 NEXT - Skips to next chapter or track
6 PLAY/PAUSE - Begins disc play or pauses disc play.
L.E.D.s (Light Emitting Diodes) - One light corresponds to the STANDBY/ON button
(described above).The other light corresponds to playback status.
For connection example, go to the next page.
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Notes:
The back of your TV and VCR might look different than the ones pictured here. Details about the different
kinds of cables used to connect your DVD player are on page 3.
Don’t connect the DVD player to the VCR, or through theVCR. Doing so could negatively affect the picture
quality and/or disable the DVD player.
For U.S. customers; If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative
who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its
operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.
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Connection: DVD +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
(sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R).
2. Connect the video cable.
Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to theVIDEO OUT jack on
the back of your DVD Player, and to theVideo Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled
VIDEO IN).
Note: If yourTV has an S-Video jack, connect the S-Video cable (not provided) to the
S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player and to the S-VIDEO jack on yourTV.
– OR –
If yourTV has component video jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), use video-grade cables (not provided) to connect the
TV to the DVD player’s COMPONENTVIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks. It is essential to match the color
coded connectors with a compatibleTV. If yourTV or monitor has progressive scanning capability, you
need to turn theVIDEO SELECTION switch to the PROGRESSIVE SCAN ONLY position.
3. Connect the antenna or cable to the Antenna Input jack on theVCR (sometimes labeled IN
FROM ANTENNA).
Note: Connecting aVCR is optional. It is only shown in this diagram because most households have aVCR
connected to theTV.
4. Connect a coaxial cable to the Antenna Output jack on theVCR (OUT TO TV) and to the
Antenna Input jack (CABLE/ANTENNA) on the TV.
5. Insert the power cord into the unit and into an AC outlet.
6. If your TV is capable of using progressive scanning and you connected the DVD Player to the
TV by connecting the ComponentVideo Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), make sure you move theVIDEO
SELECTION switch to PROGRESSIVE SCAN ONLY position.All other connections should
leave theVIDEO SELECTION switch set to REGULAR CONNECTIONS (VIDEO, S-VIDEO,
COMPONENT)
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Point the Remote in the Right Direction and Put it in DVD Mode
When you want the remote to operate the DVD Player, point the remote at the DVD Player, not
the TV. Make sure the remote is in DVD mode - press the DVD button.Also, you must make sure
there is a clear path between the remote control and the DVD Player because the remote
control uses infrared (IR) technology that sends a command from the remote control to the IR
sensor on the front of the DVD player.
Turn on theTV and DVD Player
1. Turn on your TV and tune it to the correctVideo Input Channel (if you don’t know which
channel is theVideo Input channel, go to page 9 for help).
2. The first time you turn on your DVD player, a
English
Select a Menu Language
Select langue de menu
Selecione Idioma Menu
Language Selection menu appears. If you want the
DVD player’s menus to appear in English, press the
OK button on the remote control. If you prefer
Francais
Español
another language, press the
button until that
language is highlighted and press OK to select it.
Using Different Menus
Each disc is programmed with different features.There
are three separate types of menus that you can use to
access features:
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The Disc menu – The Disc menu is part of each
disc and is separate from the DVD player’s menu.The
contents of each Disc menu vary according to how
the disc was authored and what features were
included on the disc.The Disc menu is turned on and
off (while the disc is playing) with the MENU button
on the remote.
•
•
The DVD player’s Info Display – The Info Display
appears as icons across the top of the screen. It can
only be accessed while you are playing a disc. It’s
turned on and off with the INFO button on the
remote control.
The DVD player menu – The DVD player’s menu
system is accessed only when a disc isn’t playing. It
appears automatically when you press the STOP
button on the remote.
Disc name: U571
0:08:45
Resume Play
Play Mode
Parental Control
Display
Remember:A feature will only work if the disc was programmed
with that feature. For example, if you choose subtitles on the Info
Display, the subtitles will only appear if the disc was created with
subtitles. If a menu or icon is “grayed out” it means that item (or
feature) isn’t available.
Sound
Languages
Press Play to resume playback.
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How to find yourTV’sVideo Input Channel
In order to see what’s playing on your DVD Player, you need to tune the TV to theVideo Input
Channel that corresponds to the jacks you used to connect the DVD Player to the TV.TheVideo
Input Channel(s) varies for different brands and different models of TVs. If your TV is an RCA, GE,
or Proscan brand, the DVD’s remote probably operates it. Just press the TV button, and then
press the INPUT button until you see the DVD’s main menu, screen saver, or the disc you’re
playing. If your TV is another brand, check the list below:
Consult the instruction manual that came with your TV.
If you can’t find the information in the manual, or can’t find the manual, review the following list.
•
There might be a button on the TV’s remote control that accesses theVideo Input Channel
(see table below for examples).
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You might select theVideo Input Channel from the TV’s on-screen menu system.
You might tune to it by pressing a specific channel number (see table below).
Press the Channel up and/or down buttons on the TV’s remote control (sometimes theVideo
Input Channel is stored in your TV’s channel list).
Video Input ChannelVariations
Button/Switch
on theTV
Button on the
TV remote
Channel
Number
VIDEO
SIGNAL
VID 1
VID1 S-VID
00
90
91
92
93
LINE
VID
INPUT
VID 1
VID 2
INPUT
SOURCE
VID 2
VIDEO AUX
Next Steps
Before you start playing discs, you might want to get familiar with the remote control – Chapter
2 has details. Playing Discs is found in Chapter 3; the menu system is outlined in Chapter 4; and
Chapter 5 contains troubleshooting, Limited Warranty, and accessory information.
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Chapter 2
The Remote Control
Button Descriptions for DVD Mode
In addition to operating your DVD Player, the remote that came with it will operate most RCA,
GE, and Proscan TVs andVCRs. However, this page only describes the buttons on the remote that
you will use with your DVD Player.
For descriptions of remote control buttons to be used with your TV andVCR (RCA, GE, and
Proscan only), go to the next page.
DVD function buttons listed alphabetically
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D
V
D
O
N
OFF
Advances to the next/preceding chapter or track.
Use to input information such as chapter
numbers, track numbers, or to make selections on
some menu screens.
V
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TV
0-9
G O B A C K
AGAIN
ANGLE
AUDIO
Quick reverse - replays the last several seconds of
a DVD movie.
V
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CH
M
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R
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T
URN
Accesses the Camera Angle icon of DVD disc Info
Display.Also used to rotate JPEG files 90°.
Accesses the Audio icon in the Info Display that
enables you to play a disc in a different language.
C
L
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A
R
MENU
CH+/-
CLEAR
DVD
Advances to the next/preceding chapter or track.
Removes on-screen menus and displays.
Puts the remote in DVD mode so it operates the
DVD player.
A
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ANGLE
L
O
C K
EJECT
Removes the disc.
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FORWARD Searches forward through the disc.
1
2
3
6
9
INFO
Displays the on-screen Info Display when playing
discs.
4
7
5
8
MENU
ON•OFF
OK
When playing a disc, displays the disc’s menu.
Turns DVD player on and off.
Selects the setting or menu that is highlighted.
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P
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A
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MODE
0
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V
A
CR
RD
PAUSE
Pauses disc play.With DVD discs, press two times
to search frame by frame.
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PLAY
Begins disc play.
PLAY MODE Accesses Play Mode icon in the Info Display.
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CLOSE
RETURN
REVERSE
STOP
Goes back to the previous menu.
SPE ED
SEARCH
Searches backward through the disc.
Stops playback. Press and hold to eject the disc. In
order to see the DVD Player menu, press the
STOP button.
SUBTITLE Accesses the Subtitle icon in the Info Display.
TITLE
Accesses the DVD disc guide (if available).
ZOOM
Enlarges the picture on the screen (DVD,VCD,
and JPEG only).
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The Remote Control
Button descriptions forTV andVCR buttons
This remote operates most TVs andVCRs that carry the RCA, GE, or Proscan brand.The
following list (in alphabetical order) provides basic information about how these buttons will
operate when in TV orVCR mode.
CH +/-
In TV mode, changes channels.
GO BACK/RETURN InTV mode, goes back to the last channel theTV was tuned to.
GUIDE
INPUT
In TV mode, accesses the GUIDE Plus+ programming guide if the TV has that feature.
In TV mode, tunes to the TV’sVideo Input Channel(s). For more information about
Video Input Channels, go to page 9.
LOCK
InVCR mode, accesses the childlock feature if unit has one.
Lowers the volume to minimum level. Press again to restore volume.
InVCR mode, used to record a program.
InVCR mode, accesses Index search feature.
InVCR mode, selects tape speed.
InVCR mode, accesses the timer recording menu in some models.
Puts the remote inTV mode so it operates theTV (RCA, GE, and ProscanTVs only).
Functions as a TV/VCR button inVCR mode.
MUTE
RECORD
SEARCH
SPEED
TIMER
TV
TV•VCR
VCR
Puts the remote inVCR mode so it operates theVCR (RCA, GE, and ProscanVCRs only).
Using the remote to
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D
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D
O
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OFF
V
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TV
Navigate through
On-Screen Menus
G
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B
A
C
K
V
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L
CH
No matter what on-screen display
you’re using (the DVD player’s menu,
the Info Display that appears during
playback, or a disc’s menu), you’ll use
the same buttons on the remote
control to navigate through the on-
screen display: the four arrow
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URN
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MENU
Up arrow
Left
arrow
A
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ANGLE
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OK
button
RIght
arrow
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2
3
6
9
buttons and the OK button.
4
7
5
8
Down
arrow
Use the arrow buttons on the
remote to move through on-screen
menus in the direction of the arrow
button (to move right, press the right
arrow button; to move left, press the
left arrow button, etc.).The arrow
buttons are used to highlight an
option. Once highlighted, press the
OK button to select the option that
is highlighted.
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CLOSE
SP
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SEARCH
Use the arrow buttons to highlight on-
screen options. Use the OK button to
select an option that is highlighted.
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Chapter 3
Playing Discs
Compatible discs
This DVD Player is capable of playing the following types
of discs: DVDs,Video CDs, and CDs with mp3 files,WMA
files (Windows Media Audio), and JPEG files on them.
Before you put a disc in the player, make sure it is
compatible.
VIDEO CD
You can’t play the following types of discs: Laserdiscs,
CD-I, CD-ROM (computer-only discs), DVD-ROM, or
discs recorded using other broadcast standards (i.e. PAL
or SECAM); CD-G discs.
Note: Some discs may not be
compatible due to laser pickup
and design.
Regional Coding
Both the DVD Player and the discs are coded by region.These regional codes
must match in order for the disc to play.This player’s code is Region 1.ALL
means all regions. Other regions are: 2: Europe, the Middle East, Rep. of South
Africa, Japan - 3: Southeast Asia,Taiwan - 4: Central America, South America,
Australia, Mexico, New Zealand - 5: Russian Federation,Africa (except Egypt
and Rep. of South Africa), India, Pakistan - 6: China.
How to load and play a disc
Turn on your DVD Player and your TV.
1. If necessary, tune the TV to itsVideo Input channel (for help, go to
page 9).
2. Place a disc gently into the slot with the disc’s label facing up (double-
sided discs have content on both sides, so you can place the disc with
either side up).
3. The DVD Player reads the disc’s table of contents, and then one of three
things happens depending on how the disc was programmed:
• The disc starts playing
• The disc menu appears. One of the options will start playing the disc.
Highlight that option and press OK.
• The DVD Player’s main menu appears (since the Play menu is already
highlighted, just press the OK button).
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Playing Discs
Search Options
To search a disc, you can use the FORWARD button or the REVERSE button.
You can also use the following search features:
Picture Scan - When you’re playing a disc, each time you press FORWARD
or REVERSE, your DVD Player scans the disc faster until you reach the fastest
scan speed.To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Freeze Frame and Frame Advance – While a disc is playing, press PAUSE
to freeze the picture.To advance one frame at a time, press PAUSE again (the
on-screen icon changes from PAUSE to FRAME). Each time you press the
FORWARD or REVERSE button, the picture goes to the next (or previous)
frame.To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Note: If you pause a DVD disc orVCD disc for a long period of time, the video will
disappear from the screen. Press any button on the remote to revert to the place on the
disc where you paused playback.
Slow Motion (in Freeze Frame Mode) – While a disc is playing, press
PAUSE. Press REVERSE or FORWARD (each time you press REVERSE or
FORWARD the slow motion will get even slower until you reach the slowest
speed).To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Playback options
Many of your DVD Player’s playback features are accessed through the Info
Display, the banner at the top of the screen that appears during playback (for
more information, go to page 14).Additionally, with some discs you can access
playback features directly from the remote control.
Chapter Advance
While a disc is playing, you can skip forward or backward a chapter or track
at a time by pressing the CH+ and/or CH- buttons—also labeled
and
.
Zoom
1. While you’re playing a disc, press ZOOM (the player zooms in on the
image). Each time you press ZOOM, the picture is magnified even more
(until you get to the maximum zoom level).
2. To see other parts of the picture when you’ve zoomed in on the image,
try pressing the
,
,
and
buttons to go in corresponding
directions.This feature is called pan and scan.
Scene Again™
While you’re playing a DVD disc, press the AGAIN button on the remote
(the disc automatically repeats the last several seconds of the movie).
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Playing Discs
Using the On-Screen Info Displays
The Info Display appears across the top of the screen when you press the INFO button on the
remote while you’re playing a disc. Use the
and
buttons to highlight different icons. Once
an icon is highlighted, follow the on-screen instructions, and use the
remote to scroll through the options.
or
buttons on the
You can only access the Info Display when you’re playing a disc.Also, the Info Display features are
only available if the disc was created with that particular feature. If one of the icons is “grayed
out,” that feature isn’t available for the disc you’re playing.
The invalid symbol appears on the screen when you press a button that doesn’t have any
function. To make the Info Display disappear from the screen, press INFO on the remote.
DVD Disc Info Display
Time display
Chapter
Subtitles
Play Mode
Angle
Title
Screen Fit
Audio
Bookmarks
Audio CD Info Display
Time display
Track
Play Mode Bookmarks
Video CD (VCD) Info Display
Time display
Track
PlayBack
Audio Play Mode
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How to navigate the Info Display
Up
To access the Info Display, press the INFO button on the
remote while you’re playing a disc.
Left
Use the
and
arrow buttons on the remote to
highlight different icons. Once an icon is highlighted,
Down
Right
follow the on-screen instructions, and use the
buttons to scroll through options.
or
Time Display (all Info Displays)
This feature displays the time that has elapsed during playback. For DVD
discs, the time displayed refers to the current title and acts as a Time Search
feature.You can skip right to any scene.
Highlight the Time Display, and use the number buttons on the remote to
enter the elapsed time you want to go to.You must use two digits for
each field. For example, if you enter 01:35:12, playback will start 1 hour,
35 minutes, and 12 seconds into the title.
Note: For Audio CDs, the time displayed refers to the track that’s playing.
Title/Track Icon (all Info Displays)
Some DVD discs contain more than one title. Each title is divided into
chapters. CDs are divided into separate tracks.To select a title/track:
After you highlight the Title/Track icon, use the number button(s) on the
remote to enter the title number (track number) and press OK, or press
the
or
buttons to scroll through the titles/tracks.
Note: Many discs only have one title.
Chapter Icon (DVD Info Display)
A title can be divided into individual chapters (similar to tracks on a CD).To
skip to a specific chapter:
After you highlight the Chapter icon, use the
or
buttons to scroll
through different chapters, and press OK. Use the number buttons to
enter a specific chapter number.
Note:The Chapter feature won’t work if the disc isn’t formatted with separate chapters.
Screen Fit Icon (DVD Info Display)
You can change the way the image appears on the screen when you’re playing
a DVD movie, by using the screen fit icon.
After you highlight the Screen Fit icon, press the
or
buttons to
choose between Normal and Maximum and press OK.
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Subtitles Icon (DVD Info Display)
By default, subtitles are off.To turn subtitles on:
1. With Info Display on the screen, press the
button until the Subtitle
icon is highlighted.
2. To turn subtitles on or change the language, press the
or button
repeatedly to see what settings are available (the options appear in the
box at the bottom of the Info Display). Press OK.
3. To turn subtitles off, follow steps above until Subtitles Off appears, and
press OK.
Notes:
Changing the subtitle language with the Info Display will only affect the disc you
are currently playing.When the disc is removed or the player is turned off, the
subtitle language will revert to the language setting specified through the DVD player’s
main menu.
If the disc doesn’t contain the language you select, the disc’s default language is
automatically selected.
Some discs are programmed to only allow access to the subtitle feature through the disc’s
menu.To access the disc’s menu, press the MENU button.
Audio Language Icon (DVD Info Display)
If the disc was created with different language tracks (recorded in different
languages), you can change the language while you’re playing the disc.
1. While a disc is playing, press INFO (the Info Display appears).
2. Press the
button until the Audio icon is highlighted.
3. Press the
button on the remote to scroll through the available audio
languages.
4. When the language you want to use is highlighted, press the OK button
(the dialog plays in the language you selected).
Notes:
The language feature only works if the disc was created with multiple language tracks. If
the disc doesn’t contain the language you selected, the disc will play in the default
language.
When you choose an audio language during disc playback, you only override the audio
language setting in the DVD Player’s main menu temporarily.
The audio language can also be changed through the DVD player menu.
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Play Mode Icon (DVD, CD Info Displays)
The Play Mode options available depend upon the type of disc you’re playing.
The default play mode (standard play) plays the disc’s contents in the order in
which the disc was created (i.e., track 1 plays first, followed by track 2, etc.).
Play Mode Options
Repeat: DVDs and Audio CDs
Random Play: Audio CDs (tracks play in random order).
Program Play: Audio CDs (create your own playlist by defining the order of
the tracks in the DVD Player’s Program Play menu— page 24.)
Introscan: Audio CDs. Plays the first 10 seconds of each track.
Repeat
By default the Repeat feature is Off.The options available depend upon the
type of disc you’re playing.
•
•
With DVD discs you can repeat the title, chapter, or use A-B Repeat.
With Audio CDs you can repeat the disc, a track, or create a program
that plays repeatedly.
Repeating Discs, Titles, Chapters, or Tracks
1. While a disc is playing, press INFO (the Info Display appears).
2. Press the
button until the Play Mode icon is highlighted.
3. Press the
or button to scroll through the different options until
you see the repeat option you want to use (the options appear in the
text box at the bottom of the Info Display). Press OK.
4. To turn off the Repeat feature, press the
or
button repeatedly
until Play Mode: Standard appears, and press OK.
Note:To repeat a Program (Audio CD only), you must set up the program via the DVD
Player’s Play Mode menu before the selection will be available in the Info Display. For
instructions, go to page 24.
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AB Repeat (DVDs only)
AB Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat.To watch a
scene over and over:
1. With the Play Mode icon highlighted in the Info Display, press the
or
buttons until
Repeat Mode: AB. Press OK to set A point appears at the bottom of the Info Display. Press OK
when the disc gets to the beginning point of the segment (the A point) that you want to
repeat.
2. Allow the disc to play to the end of the segment you want to repeat. Don’t fast forward - the
disc has to play in standard playback mode to set the B point (the end point of the segment).
Press OK to set the B point (the segment will play repeatedly until you turn off the Repeat
feature).
3. To turn off the Repeat feature, press the
button on the remote until Play Mode: Standard
appears at the bottom of the Info Display, and press OK. Repeat is also cancelled when you
eject the disc.
Random (Audio CDs)
1. With the Play Mode icon highlighted in the Info Display, press the
button until Play Mode:
Random appears in the text at the bottom of the Info Display and press OK (the tracks start
playing in random order).
To switch back to Standard Playback, press the
or
button repeatedly until Play Mode:
Standard appears in the text bar underneath the Info Display icons, and press OK.
Note:The player defaults to Standard Playback whenever you put a new CD into the DVD player.
Program Play (Audio CDs)
The Program Play Mode is only available after you set up a program through the DVD Player’s
menu. Go to page 24 for instructions.
Introscan (Audio CDs andVideo CDs)
Use this feature to preview the first few seconds of each track on a CD.
After you’ve highlighted the Play Mode icon, press the
or
button on the remote until Play
Mode: Introscan appears. If necessary, press the OK button (the first few seconds of each track
start playing).
•
•
After Introscan previews all of the tracks, it stops.
If you want to play the track that Introscan is previewing, press the PLAY button (the
current track starts playing in its entirety).
•
To stop Introscan, press the STOP button (the main menu appears).
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Bookmark Icon (DVD and Audio CD Info Display)
The Bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc so you can quickly
start playing the disc from a bookmarked point.
Creating a Bookmark
1. Highlight the Bookmark icon on the Info Display. Press OK (the Bookmark Banner appears).
2. Highlight an unused bookmark.When the disc reaches the scene you want to mark, press the
OK button on the remote (the bookmark icon changes to two icons side-by-side: an arrow
and a trash can).
To play the disc from the bookmarked scene, highlight the arrow and press the OK button.
To delete the bookmark, highlight the trash can and press OK.
3. To remove the Info Display and/or Bookmark Banner, press the INFO button on the remote.
Unused bookmark icon
Play arrow icon
This is the Bookmark Banner.
Using a Bookmark
1. While you’re playing a disc, press the INFO button on the remote (the Info Display appears).
2. Press the
button to highlight the Bookmark icon, and press OK (the Bookmark Banner
appears).
3. Use the
,
,
and buttons on the remote to highlight the play arrow icon that’s next
to the bookmarked scene you want to activate.
4. Press OK (the disc starts playing from the bookmarked scene).
Clearing a Bookmark
The bookmarks are erased each time you remove a disc from the player or when the power is
turned off.
1. While you’re playing a disc, press the INFO button on the remote (the Info Display appears).
2. Press the
button to highlight the Bookmark icon, and press OK (the Bookmark Banner
appears).
3. Use the and buttons on the remote to highlight the trash
,
,
can icon that’s next to the bookmarked scene you want to delete, and
press OK (the bookmark is cleared, and the trash can icon changes back
to an unused bookmark icon).
Trash can icon
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Camera Angle Icon (DVD Info Display)
Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. If the
disc only has one angle, this feature won’t work. Currently, very few discs
have this feature.
1. While a disc is playing, press ANGLE on the remote. If the disc wasn’t
created with multiple angles, (the invalid symbol) appears. If the disc
contains multiple angles, the Angle icon appears with the current angle
number and the number of angles available. For example, 1/4 indicates
that Angle 1 is displayed and there are 4 different angles available.
2. Press the
or
button to see the next angle.
3. To resume normal playback, scroll through the camera angles until Angle
Off appears.
Playing mp3,WMA, or JPEG files
mp3 is an audio file format which compresses recorded music. It was developed by Fraunhofer
Gesellschaft in collaboration with Thomson Inc.The main advantage of the mp3 format is the
ability to store CD-quality music tracks that are user-friendly and compressed on a personal
computer.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is another audio file format, developed by Microsoft.
JPEG files are image files. Make sure that they have a resolution of less than 5 megapixels.
Note:The time taken for the contents of the disc to be displayed varies according to the size and number of
JPEG files actually on the disc. If nothing is displayed after a few minutes, it is likely that certain files are too
large. In this case, reduce the files’ resolution to less than 5 megapixels and write another disc.
Before inserting a disc, check that it is compatible with the player (page 12).
1. Place the disc in the slot with the printed side facing up.
2. If the AutoPlay option in the Play Mode menu is enabled (see page 24), the disc’s contents are
displayed, otherwise press the PLAY button to display them.
3. Select a folder using the
and
buttons on the
Winamp 2.7ful
remote control, then press OK to display the list of
files or press PLAY to start playing all the files
contained in the folder.
cjjb2000a
_ _ _ AL)_ _ TEG _ _
Continued on next page
-3.jA- - LET _S_
-3.jA- - C _ _ _ I
Example of folder list
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ꢀ
. .
4. Select a file using the
,
,
and
buttons,
PLAY
01.THE REASON
02.IMMORTALIT
03.TREAT HER
04.WHY ON WHY
05.LOVE IS IN
-3.jA- - LET_S_
press OK, and then press PLAY to start playback.
04. WHY ON WHY
Note: when a music file (mp3 orWMA) is selected for more than
two seconds, the player lets you hear the first 10 seconds of
the song.
•
mp3 or WMA file: the player begins by playing
the selected file, then all the files and subfolders
contained in the same folder.The player then
plays the contents of the folders at the same
level as the folder containing the file selected at
the start.
Example of mp3 files.
Note: while listening you can use the
or
button to go
back to the previous track or go to the next one, and press the
MENU button to display the disc’s contents.
•
JPEG file: the player starts the slide show with
the JPEG file you have selected and proceeds to
display all the JPEG files in the same folder, then
all the JPEG files in the subfolders located in the
same folder.
. .
wiseview.jpg
Note: During the slide show you can use the ANGLE button to
rotate the picture 90°, the ZOOM button to magnify the picture,
the
or
buttons to go back to the previous picture or go
Press Play to start.
on to the next one and the MENU button to interrupt the slide
show and display the disc’s contents.
Example of JPEG files.
5. Press the INFO button to display the Info menu
during playback.
•
mp3 file: press the AUDIO or PLAY MODE
button several times to select a playback mode
(standard, program, random, repeat).
Fast
Normal
Slow
•
JPEG file: press the
projection speed.
button to select a
6. When the player has played all the files, the disc’s
contents appear.
Press OK to select a slideshow speed.
7. Press STOP to end playback.
Example of projection speed screen.
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Musical Slide Show: playing JPEG and mp3 or WMA music files at the same time
You can display JPEG files while listening to mp3 or WMA music files recorded on the same disc.
1. Insert the disc containing the two types of files in the player.
2. Select an image file using the
,
,
and
buttons, then press OK to confirm your
selection.The name of the folder where the file is located and the name of the file appear on
the right in the "Current selection" section.
3. Then select an mp3 music file using the
,
,
and
buttons, then press OK to confirm
your selection.The name of the folder where the file is located and the name of the file
appear on the right in the "Current selection" section.
Note:To delete your selection, press the CLEAR button.
4. Press the PLAY button to start playing the two files at the same time.
Note:You can also select a folder containing JPEG and mp3 files using the
,
,
and
buttons, then
press PLAY. In this case, the player starts playing the pictures and music at the same time beginning with the
first file of each type.
•
The player starts the slide show with the JPEG file selected and proceeds by displaying all
the JPEG files in the same folder, and then all the JPEG files in the subfolders located in
the same folder.At the same time, the player plays the selected mp3 file, then all the mp3
files in the same folder, and finally the mp3 files contained in the folders located at the
same level as the folder containing the file selected at the start.
Note: If the mp3 files are finished playing before the end of the slide show, the player starts playing the mp3
files again until the slide show ends.
5. Press INFO to access the Info menu during simultaneous playback.You can change the slide
show’s projection speed.
6. During simultaneous playback you can use the ANGLE button to rotate the picture 90°, the
ZOOM button to magnify the picture, the
picture or go to the next one.
or
buttons to go back to the previous
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Chapter 4
Menu System
The DVD Player Menu System
The DVD player menu system is not the same as the disc menu or the Info Display.The DVD
player menu appears when there’s no disc playing. If you are playing a disc, press STOP on the
remote control to stop playback (the DVD player menu appears). If the screensaver is on the
screen, press STOP or CLEAR.
Use the arrow buttons,
,
,
and
, on the remote to highlight different menu items. Use
the OK button to select a menu that is highlighted.
Throughout the menu system, text appears at the bottom of the page to explain what to do.
To return to a previous menu, press the
(left arrow) button.
The Play Menu
Play
Insert Disc
Play Mode
Parental Control
Display
The Play menu doesn’t have submeus or options like the
other main menu options. Instead the status changes: if
you’re playing a disc and access the main menu, the menu
appears as Resume Play; if you haven’t started playing the
disc, the title of the disc appears next to the Play menu.
Sound
Languages
The Play Mode Menu
Play
ꢀ Start
Play Mode
Parental Control
Display
Random Play
Program Play
AutoPlay
Discs are formatted to play chapters (or tracks on audio
CDs) in a certain (standard) order. If you’d like to play
chapters or tracks in a different order, you can use the
Play Mode menu to do so.You must have a disc in the
player in order to access all of the Play Mode items.
Sound
IntroScan
Languages
Note:All of the play mode options, except for AutoPlay can be
accessed during playback via the DVD player’s Info Display
(page 17).
Start (standard play)
The DVD Player’s default play mode is standard, meaning
the chapters and tracks on a disc play in the order listed
on the disc — starting with chapter (track) 1.
Random Play
The Random Play option plays a disc’s tracks in random
order. Use the arrow buttons to highlight Random Play,
and press the OK button.
To stop Random playback, press the STOP button twice.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
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Program Play (Audio CDs)
With this option, you choose the order in which the chapters (or tracks) play.
1. Highlight Program Play, and press the OK button (the Program Playlist screen appears). Follow
the on-screen instructions to create your program:
1a. Audio CD: select a track using the
and
buttons, or select All to start playing all
the tracks.
Note:When a track is selected for more than two seconds, the first 10 seconds of the track plays.
1b. mp3 CD: select a folder using the and buttons, then press the button to
access the list of files, then select a file using the and buttons.
Note:When an mp3 file is selected for more than two seconds, the first 10 seconds of the track plays.
2. Press OK to add the track (audio CD) or file (mp3) selected, to the list. Press the CLEAR
button to remove the last track/file from the list. Press PLAY to start program play. Repeat
steps 1 and 2 as often as necessary.
3. Use the
button to highlight Done and press OK.
AutoPlay
You can set up the DVD Player so a disc automatically starts playing whenever the disc is inserted.
Highlight AutoPlay and press OK (On appears next to the AutoPlay menu).To turn AutoPlay off, just
press OK again while AutoPlay is highlighted.
Note:AutoPlay isn’t available for mp3 discs (instead, the mp3 menu will appear when you insert the disc).
Introscan (Audio CD and mp3 only)
This option plays approximately the first 10 seconds of each track.
After you’ve highlighted the Introscan menu, press OK (the first several seconds of each track
start playing); press STOP to stop Introscan or PLAY to continue playing the current track.
Note: IntroScan is also available while you’re playing a CD via the Info Display (page 18).
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The Parental Control Menu
You can set up ratings limits and lock your player in order to control the type of content people
watch on your DVD Player.The padlock icon indicates whether the player is locked or unlocked.
Locked:You need to enter the password in order to play discs that have a higher rating
than what you’ve allowed.When the player is locked, nobody can access the Parental
Control menu without entering the password.
Unlocked: No password required to play discs. Even if you’ve set ratings limits, they won’t
be enforced when the player is unlocked.
Locking your DVD Player
Resume Play
1. If you’re playing a disc, press STOP (the DVD Player’s
Play Mode
Parental Control
Display
Lock
main menu appears).
ꢀ
Password
2. Press the button until Parental Control is
Rating Limits
Unrated Titles
Sound
highlighted, and press OK (the Parental Control menu
Languages
items appear).
3. Since Lock is highlighted, just press the OK button on
Use a password to lock the player and put into effect any
limits you have set up.
the remote (the choices appear).
4. Use the
and
buttons to select your choice and
press OK (the Enter Password screen appears).
Lock
Enter Password
Password
Rating Limits
Unrated Titles
5. Use the number buttons on the remote control to
enter your password and press OK (Confirm
Password appears). Enter the same numbers you
entered before and press OK (if necessary, press the
button to return to the previous menu).
Confirm Password
Notes:
Once the player is locked, you’ll need to enter the password
everytime you access the Parental Control menu.
The player is shipped without any rating limits set.You need to set
Ratings Limits (go to page 26 for instructions) in order for the
player to prevent people from playing discs with certain ratings.
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Unlocking your DVD Player
1. If you’re playing a disc, press STOP (the DVD Player’s main menu appears).
2. Press the
button until Parental Control is highlighted, and press OK (the Enter Password
screen appears).
3. Use the number buttons to enter the password you created, and press OK (the Parental
Control menu items appear).
4. Press the
button until Lock is highlighted, and press OK.
5. Press the
button to choose Off, and press OK.
ChangingYour Password
Lock
Enter New Password
Password
Rating Limits
Unrated Titles
You can change your password, but the player must be
locked.
1. If a disc is playing, press STOP (the main menu
appears).
2. Press the down arrow button until Parental Control is
highlighted, and press OK. If asked, enter your
current password (the Parental Control menu items
appear).
3. Press the
button to highlight Password, and press
To return to the previous menu, press
OK (the Enter New Password screen appears).
the
button.
4. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the
four-digit number that you want to use as your new
password, and press OK (you will be prompted to
enter your new password again to confirm). Enter
your password, and press OK.
Explanation of Ratings Limits
Resume Play
Play Mode
Parental Control
Display
The Rating Limits feature lets you determine what types
of discs can be played in the player, and what types of
discs will require a password to override the rating limit
that you’ve set. In the United States of America (USA),
the ratings feature is based on the ratings set up by the
MPAA (Motion Pictures Association of America) such as
R, PG, G, etc. Some countries use a different rating
system.
Lock
ꢀ
Password
Rating Limits
Unrated Titles
Sound
Languages
Use a password to lock the player and put into effect any
limits you have set up.
The system ranks the ratings from 1 to 8 in order to
accomodate the ratings systems used in other countries
(Level 1 is considered material that is least offensive and
appropriate for young audiences. Level 8 is considered
the most offensive).
To return to the previous menu, press
the
button.
Note: In order for the Ratings Limits to be enforced, the DVD
Player must be locked and the disc you’re playing must contain a
movie (or a title) that is rated.
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To set Ratings for RatedTitles:
8 Least Restrictive
7 NC-17
The Rating Limits menu enables you to block discs that
contain movies that have a rating assigned to them (R,
PG-13, PG, G, etc.) from being played unless you enter
the password you created in the Password menu.
6 R
5
4 PG-13
3 PG
2
*MPAA ratings
may vary from
disc to disc.
1 G
Password Required
Free Access
1. From the main menu, highlight Parental Control and
press OK (enter your password if asked).
2. Highlight Rating Limits and press OK (the 8-level
rating list appears).
3. Use the
or
buttons to move the bar to the
highest rating you find acceptable.
Notes: Ratings that won’t require a password (free
access) appear under the bar. Ratings that will require
a password, appear above the bar.
4. Press OK.
5. To return to the main menu, press the
until the main menu appears on the screen.
button
UnratedTitles
Free Access
Unrated Titles
Some discs contain titles that don’t have a rating assigned
to them. Sometimes, movies you might find the most
explicit are unrated.You can restrict access by requiring a
password for unrated titles.
Password Required
1. From the main menu, use the
,
,
and
buttons to highlight Parental Control and press OK
(enter your password if asked).
2. Press the
button until UnratedTitles is
highlighted, and press OK (another screen appears).
3. Press the
button to highlight Password Required,
and press OK (your password will be required to
play UnratedTitles as long as you make sure you lock
the player).
4. To return to the main menu, press the
button
until the main menu appears on the screen.
Note:You must lock the player in order for ratings
limits to be enforced.
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The Display Menu
The Display menu contains the settings that affect how a disc’s content looks on your TV..
TV Image
Play
The TV Image menu adjusts the way a movie appears on
your TV. Standard TVs are 4 x 3 format. Depending on
Play Mode
Parental Control
ꢀ
the type of television you have, you may want to adjust
the screen setting (also called the aspect ratio).
ꢀ TV Image
Display
Sound
Black Level
Languages
1. With the player on (no disc playing), press MENU
(the main menu appears). If a disc is playing, press
STOP.
2. Use the
or
buttons to highlight Display. Press
the OK button on the remote (the Display choices
appear).
To return to the previous menu, press
the button.
3. Since the TV Image is the first submenu, it’s already
highlighted. Press the OK button (the TV Image
options appear).
4. Use the
or
buttons to highlight your choice
(the options are explained below), and press OK to
select.
4x3 Standard – Choose this setting if you want the
movie to fill the entire screen of your TV.This might
mean that parts of the picture (the left and right edges)
won’t be seen.
4x3 Letterbox – Choose this setting if you want to see
movies in their original aspect ratio (height-to-width
ratio).You’ll see the entire frame of the movie, but it will
take up a smaller portion of the screen vertically.The
movie might appear with black bars at the top and
bottom of the screen.
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16x9 Widescreen – Choose this setting if your DVD
Player is connected to a wide-screen TV. If you choose
this setting and you don’t have a widescreen TV, the
images on the screen might appear distorted due to
vertical compression. If you play a disc recorded in 4 x 3
format on a widescreen TV, the left and right side of the
screen will appear black.
Black Level
The Black Level menu lets you adjust the brightness of
the picture.
1. From the Display menu highlight Black Level and press
OK (the choices appear).
2. Highlight the setting you want to use, and press the
OK button.
3. To return to the previous menu, press the
button
if necessary.
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The Sound Menu
The Sound menu lets you adjust the player’s settings to match the equipment you connected to
your DVD Player, and to use the DVD Player’s Sound features.All of the submenus in the Sound
menu have two settings: On and Off. Simply highlight the menu and press the OK button on the
remote to change the current setting.
Sound Logic
The Sound Logic feature compresses the dynamic range (quietest sound to loudest sound) of a
disc’s soundtrack to even out the volume range.
1. From the Main Menu, (player on, no disc playing), highlight Sound and press the OK button on
the remote (the Sound options appear).
2. Since Sound Logic is already highlighted, press the OK(the options appear).
3. Press the
or
buttons to highlight your choice, and press OK.
Note:The performance of the Sound Logic feature varies depending upon the equipment you have connected to
your DVD Player and the audio format of the disc you’re playing.
Virtual Surround
®
TheVirtual Surround feature simulates a six-speaker listening experience through just two
®
speakers.There are no adjustments for theVirtual Surround feature — you turn it on or off.The
default setting is Off.
1. From the Main Menu, (player on, no disc playing), highlight Sound and press the OK button on
the remote (the Sound options appear).
2. Press the
button on the remote control to highlight Virtual Surround. Each time you press
the OK button, the setting changes from Off to On and vice versa.
Note:The performance of theVirtual Surround feature varies depending upon the equipment you have
connected to your DVD Player and the audio format of the disc you’re playing.
Voice+
TheVoice+ feature makes the dialogue of a movie louder than the other audio elements, such as
background noises, music, etc.
1. From the Main Menu, (player on, no disc playing), highlight Sound and press the OK button on
the remote (the Sound options appear).
2. Press the
button on the remote control until Voice+ is highlighted and press OK (the
options appear).
3. Press the or
buttons to highlight your choice, and press OK.
Note:The performance of theVoice Plus+ feature varies depending upon the equipment you have connected to
your DVD Player and the audio format of the disc you’re playing.
Note:Throughout the menu system,press the
button to return to a previous menu.
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Menu System
Resume Play
The Languages Menu
The Languages menu enables you to set preferred
ꢀ
Play Mode
Lock
ꢀPlayer Menus
English
language options for:
Disc Menus
Display
Sound
Audio
•
•
•
•
Player Menus (the DVD Player’s menu system)
Disc Menus
Audio (the dialogue of DVD titles)
Subtitles
Subtitle
Languages
The way you choose languages is the same for each of the
Languages submenus.
1. From the Main Menu, (player on, no disc playing),
highlight Languages and press the OK button on the
remote (the Languages options appear).
Resume Play
Play Mode
Lock
Player Menus
ꢀ
English
ꢀDisc Menus
Audio
Display
Sound
2. Use the
or
buttons to highlight the option
Francais
Español
you want to change, and press OK (the languages
appear).
Subtitle
Languages
3. Press the
or
buttons to highlight the language
in which you want to use and press OK.
4. To return to the previous menu, press the
button
if necessary.
Notes:
Discs are created differently.The DVD player can’t override some language preferences. If a disc’s software was
created to play the movie (title) in a preferred language, the preference you set might be ignored.
Also, if the language isn’t available on the movie you’re playing, the disc’s default language will be chosen.
You must turn on the Subtitle feature in order for them to appear when you’re playing a disc.
If the disc wasn’t created with subtitles, you won’t be able to use the Subtitle feature.
If the disc wasn’t created with the Subtitle language you choose in the Subtitles menu, the discs default subtitle
language will be chosen.
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Chapter 5
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
You can correct most problems you have with your product by consulting the Troubleshooting list
that follows.
Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your
home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details
about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit
Player won’t work
• Reset the player: press and hold the
(NEXT) button on the front of the DVD Player
and the STOP button on the front of the player at the same time — wait at least 5
seconds before you release both buttons.You’ll need to set up your menu preferences if
you changed them since this Reset Procedure returns the DVD Player’s menus to the
settings they had when the product shipped to retail stores.
• Try unplugging the AC power cord, wait 2 minutes, and plug it back in.
No power
• Plug in the DVD Player. Make sure both ends of the AC power cord are securely plugged
into the player and into an AC outlet.
Player turns off automatically
• The power automatically turns off after the player has been in stop mode for
approximately 30 minutes.Turn power back on.
Disc won’t play
• Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
• Check the type of disc you put into the player.This player only plays DVD video discs,
Video CDs, CDs with mp3 files,WMA files and/or JPEG files on them, and audio CDs.
• If you’re trying to play a disc with JPEG files on it, you need to make sure only files with a
resolution of 5 megapixels are burned onto the disc.The player might not read the disc if
it has larger files on it.
• Both the player and the disc are coded by region. If the regional codes don’t match, the
disc cannot be played.This player is Region No. 1.
Play starts, but then stops immediately
• The disc is dirty. Clean it.
• Condensation has formed.Allow player to dry out.
No picture
• Turn on the TV.
• Tune your TV to itsVideo Input Channel (go to page 9).
• Make sure your player is connected properly.
• You might have accidentally switched theVIDEO SELECTION switch on the back of the
unit to the wrong setting. Make sure theVIDEO SELECTION switch is in the REGULAR
CONNECTION position.
If that doesn’t work, reset the unit: press and hold the STOP button on the front of the
player and the
(NEXT) button on the front of the player at the same time — wait at
least 5 seconds before you release both buttons.
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No sound or distorted sound
• Make sure your player is connected properly. Make sure all cables are securely inserted
into the appropriate jacks.
• Turn your TV to itsVideo Input Channel (go to page 9).
• Sound is muted when you’re using search features (fast forward, reverse, frame advance,
etc.).
• If you connected an audio receiver to your DVD Player, make sure you chose the correct
input setting on the receiver.
Remote control won’t work
• You might be in the wrong mode.To operate your DVD Player, press the DVD button on
the remote before you press any other buttons. If you’re operating the TV, press the TV
button first, etc. (this remote operates most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs).
• Check battery installation— the direction of the + and – on the batteries must match
information in battery compartment cover.
• Insert new batteries in the remote.
• Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the DVD Player. If your DVD Player is in
an entertainment cabinet, the glass doors might obstruct the remote control from
operating the DVD Player. Open the doors.
• Drain the remote’s microprocessor — remove the batteries; press and hold the 1 button
for 60 seconds; replace the batteries and try the remote again.
Can’t advance through a movie
•You can’t advance through the opening credits and warning information that appear at the
beginning of movies because the disc is programmed to prohibit that action.
The invalid icon appears on screen
The feature or action cannot be completed at this time for one of the following reasons:
• The disc’s software restricts it.
• The disc’s software doesn’t support that feature (e.g., angles).
• The feature is not available at the moment.
•You’ve requested a title or chapter number that is out of range.
The picture is distorted
• Did you connect yourVCR to the DVD Player? Disconnect it, and connect theVCR
directly to the TV and the DVD Player directly to the TV. See chapter 1 for correct setup
and connection information.
• The disc might be damaged.Try another disc.
• If you’re using FORWARD or REVERSE buttons, it is normal for some distortion to appear
while scanning.
A screen saver appears on theTV
• Your player is equipped with a screen saver that appears on the TV after your player has
been idle for several minutes.To make it disappear, press STOP or CLEAR on the remote.
Subtitle and/or audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting
• If the subtitle and/or audio language does not exist on the disc, the initial settings will not
be seen/heard.The disc’s priority language is selected instead. Set the subtitle and/or audio
language manually through the Info Display or the player menu.
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The menu is displayed in a foreign language
• The Language menu (Player Menus) is set to that language. Go to Languages in the main
DVD player menu and select the Player Menus option. Highlight the language you prefer,
and press OK.
Play doesn’t begin
• The rating of the title on the disc exceeds the rating limit set in the Ratings Limits menu.
Unlock the player and/or change the rating limit in those menus.
No forward or reverse scan
• Some discs have sections that prohibit rapid scanning, or title and chapter skip.
• If you’re trying to skip through the warning information and credits at the beginning of a
movie, you won’t be able to.This part of the movie is often programmed to prohibit
skipping through it.
Desired angle cannot be changed
• Most Region 1 discs don’t have the multi-camera angle system, and some discs only have
mutliple angles during certain parts of the movie.
Picture is too tall and thin
• Change the aspect ratio: go to the main menu, select Display, select TV Image. Go to page
28 for more information.
Picture is too short and wide
• Change the aspect ratio: go to the main menu, select Display, and select TV Image. Go to
page 28 for more information.
Cannot copy discs to video tape
• You can’t record DVD discs onto videocassettes because the discs are encoded with
anti-copy protection.
Disc won’t eject
• When you put a disc into the player, the player might take up to 15 seconds to read the
disc.You won’t be able to eject the disc during this time.Wait 15 seconds and try again.
I forgot my password
• Press and hold the STOP button on the front of the DVD Player, and press the CLEAR
button on the remote control at the same time.Your player unlocks itself.
I get an “Incompatible file” message when I try to play JPEG files
• Some JPEG files might be too large to be displayed, or a large file is blocking the player
from displaying all the other JPEG files on the disc.When you burn files to a CD, make
sure the resolution is less than 5 megapixels.
Disc tray won’t open
• The disc lock feature might be set.To unlock, press and hold the STOP button on the front
of the DVD player and press the EJECT button on the front of the player at the same time
— hold down both buttons for at least 5 seconds.
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Additional Information
Maintenance of Cabinet
For safety reasons, when cleaning the cabinet be sure to disconnect the AC power cord
from the AC outlet.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.
• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.
Formation of Condensation
• Due to sharp changes in temperature and humidity, condensation may form if warm air
comes in contact with any cold parts inside the player.
• When condensation forms inside the player, the player may not operate correctly. If this
occurs, leave the player at room temperature until the inside of the player becomes dry
and operational.
• If condensation forms on a disc, wipe the disc with a soft, dry cloth by moving the cloth
from the center hole toward the outer edge.
Handling Discs
• Don’t touch the disc’s signal surfaces. Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole in
the center.
• Don’t affix labels or adhesive tape to label surfaces. Don’t scratch or damage the label.
• Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.
Cleaning Discs
• Dirty discs can cause reduced video and audio performance.Always keep discs clean by
wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.
• If a disc becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring it out well.Wipe the dirt away
gently, and remove any water drops with a dry cloth.
• Do not use record-cleaning sprays or anti-static agents on discs.Also, never clean the discs
with benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc
surface.
Handling Cautions
• Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn all components off.
• Don’t move the player while a disc is being played.The disc may get scratched or broken,
and the player’s internal parts may be damaged.
• Don’t put any container filled with liquid or any small metal objects on the player.
• Be careful not to put your hand into the disc slot.
• Don’t place anything other than the disc in the disc slot.
• Exterior influences such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of
this player. If this occurs, turn the player off and on again with the ON•OFF button, or
disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet.The player
will operate normally.
• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use.
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Recommendations and information concerning discs
CD-R and CD-RW discs
This player can play most CD-R and CD-RW discs. However, depending on the recorder of the
discs of your personal computer, the type of disc and recording method used, some discs might
not play, or the performance might not meet the expected standard of quality.When playing a
CD-R disc, it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognize the disc
before it plays. If the disc is not recognized after a period of 20 seconds, remove the disc, and
then insert it again. If after several trials, the disc cannot be recognized, make sure you have
followed the recommendations below or try another type of disc.
•
•
Whatever the actual recording capacity of a disc, do not fill it to maximum capacity.
Use CD-R discs rather than CD-RW (re-recordable CDs), as replay of CD-RWs may
sometimes not work properly.
•
•
Use a reliable and good quality recording software.
Before recording on a disc, close all applications on you personal computer in order to
optimize the quality and reliability of recordings on the disc.
CD-R and CD-RW discs with mp3 format “Sound” files
In the case of discs that include mp3 files, follow not only the general recommendations for CD-R
and CD-RW discs, but also the following specific recommendations:
•
The format of your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET.These files are compatible with
DOS and Windows applications as well as with Mac OS.
•
Your mp3 files must have a name no longer than 12 characters as well as the suffix “.mp3”.
They must be recorded in the form: title.mp3. Ensure that you do not leave spaces or use
special characters such as ( . , / , \ , = ,+) in the name.
•
•
Do not attempt to record protected mp3 files. Such files are coded and protected.
Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kb/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording
mp3 files. Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate of compression/
decompression you choose. Getting audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital
sampling rate, that is conversion to mp3 format, of at least 128 kb/sec and up to 160 kb/sec.
However, choosing higher rates, like 192 kb/sec or more, only rarely give even better sound
quality. Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 kb/sec will not be played properly.
Important:The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play mp3
recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality.You should note that certain technologies and methods for
mp3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player (that is degraded
sound quality and even, in some cases, inability of the player to read the file or files).
Information updated in December 2002
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CD-R and CD-RW discs with JPEG format “image” files
To view your JPEG images on a TV set you do not need to record your photographs with a
resolution above 400,000 pixels (which corresponds to an image format of about 720 x 576 dots)
because of the resolution of most TVs. Due to this, reduce the quality of your photographs before
recording on a disc in order not to impede the proper running of your player.This is because
excessively loaded pictures would slow down or might prevent the proper functioning of the slide
show during playback on your player. Compatibility of JPEG files depends on the software on
which they were created and on the size of files expressed in pixels. Some JPEG files, including
continuous JPEG files (displayed in stages) cannot be played on this player.
Video CD (VCD) discs
VCD (Video Compact Disc) discs enable up to 74 minutes ofVHS quality video associated with
still pictures, audio tracks and interactive menus to be recorded on a CD.
SuperVideo CD (SVCD) discs
SVCD (SuperVideo Compact Disc) discs comply with standard IEC62107, making it possible to
record up to 70 minutes of digital images and sound at standard MPEG-2 for video and MPEG-1
for audio. Compatibility of SVCD discs depends on the MPEG coding software, the disc design
software, as well as the recording software used and the discs themselves.
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs
Your player can play DVD-R and DVD+R (single recording) and DVD-RW and DVD+RW
(re-recordable) discs. Recordings on DVD-RW discs must be made in DVDVideo mode.
Recordings on DVD+RW discs must be made in accordance with the specifications for the 4.7
GB capacity DVD+RW disc format. Compatibility is dependent on which DVD writer, writer
software and disks are used.
Important: Despite considerable progress made in providing compatibility with as many different discs as
possible, reading of discs not conforming to Audio CD,Video CD and SuperVideo CD (S-VCD) disc standards
cannot be guaranteed.
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Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
•
Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•
•
90 days from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor.
91 days to 1 year from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay
the labor.
•
The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to
the rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
During the initial 90 days:
•
Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under
warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
After the 90 days and within one year:
Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty
for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period. We will bill you a flat exchange
charge to replace a defective unit. This charge covers the labor cost for its repair.
How to make a warranty claim:
•
Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the
product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
•
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the
product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For
rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.
•
Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or
its equivalent to:
Thomson Inc.
11721 B Alameda Avenue
Socorro,Texas 79927
•
•
•
Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the
warranty.
Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or
loss en route to Thomson.
A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
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What your warranty does not cover:
•
•
•
•
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Adjustment of customer controls.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional
or other commercial purposes.
•
•
•
Batteries.
Units purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by
Thomson.
Product Registration:
complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to
contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty
coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
•
THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE
HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NOVERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON
INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
•
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW,ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS
LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to warranty:
•
Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you.
•
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from
state to state.
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Accessory Information
There are accessories available to complement your DVD Player. Prices are subject to change
without notice.All accessories are subject to availability.
A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect
the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise
is being sent.
How to Order
To place an order by phone, have yourVisa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready and call the toll-
free number listed below.
1-800-338-0376 (Use this number only to place an order for accessory items.)
Optical Plug to Optical Plug for Optical Audio
connection to a compatible receiver.
3 feet (DV3); price $15.95
6 feet (DV6); price $19.95
ComponentVideo toVPORT
cable (GP650XB), price $29.95
Optical Plug to Mini Plug
3 feet (DV3M); price $15.95
6 feet (DV6M); price $19.95
off
reset
Surge Protector (SCTV 4000C),
2090 joules, $100,000 Surge
Equipment Guarantee,
price $49.95
Remote Control (RCR311DA1)
part number 260607
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Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed below or on the
carton.This will only add delays in service for your product.
Thomson Inc.
10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
©2003Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in China
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