RCA DVD Player RC6001P User Guide

DVD P la ye r  
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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 Players 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 Tw o: 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. Dolbyand 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 Tw o: 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 Passw ord and Setting Ratings .................................................................... 51  
Creating a Password ................................................................................................. 51  
Changing your Password ......................................................................................... 51  
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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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Ch a p t e r Ove rvie w :  
• 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 Players Menu System  
• Set the Menu Language  
• The Remote Control  
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Things to Consider Before You Connect  
Protect Against Pow er 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  
Dont block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air  
can circulate freely.  
Dont 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 wont 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 w ill 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.  
Connection  
Title  
Go to...  
Components  
Cables needed  
• Coaxial  
TV +DVD + VCR page 9  
• Audio/video  
• S-Video (optional)  
• Component video (optional)  
• Coaxial  
TV + DVD +  
Dolby Digital  
pages  
10-11  
• Audio/video  
• S-Video (optional)  
• Component video (optional)  
• Coaxial  
page12  
TV + DVD  
(component  
video jacks)  
• Audio/video  
• S-Video (optional)  
• Component video (optional)  
• Coaxial  
TV + DVD + RF  
Modulator  
(coaxial  
page 13  
• Audio/video  
jack only)  
• Coaxial  
TV +DVD +  
page  
VCR + Satellite  
14-15  
• Audio/video  
• S-Video (optional)  
• Component video (optional)  
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.  
No t e : Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled set, but the  
connection pictures in this book show each cable separately for better visibility.  
Audio/Video cables  
Component Video cables  
RF coaxial cable  
S-Video cable  
Optical digital audio cable  
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Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables  
This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections (the cables arent 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). Its  
important to remember, were 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.  
Component Video (Y PB PR) Jacks and Cables— Excellent Video Quality  
The Y PB PR jacks allow you to connect to a TV that has Component or progressive scan video jacks. This  
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.  
Y
PB  
PR  
S-Video Jack and Cable — Very Good Video Quality  
Component Video  
Cables and Jacks  
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.  
S-Video Cable and Jack  
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.  
No t e : This DVD recorders 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.  
Digital Audio Out  
Cable and Jack  
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 dont 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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TV  
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
AUDIO IN  
L
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
ANT IN  
R
3
1
2
DVD  
PLAYER  
COMPOSITE  
SUBWOOFER  
CENTER  
1
2
Y
Y
SURRD  
OPTICAL  
COAX.  
Pb  
Pb  
Pb  
FRONT  
MIXED  
Pr  
Pr  
R
L
PROG. SCAN  
S-VIDEO  
COMPONENT  
DIGITAL  
5.1 CHANNEL  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
CABLE  
OR  
OFF-AIR SIGNAL  
VCR  
L
R
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN FROM ANT  
IN  
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L
R
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.  
OR  
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 doesnt have S-Video, use the basic video connection listed above.  
OR  
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 doesnt have component video, use the basic  
video connection listed above.  
NOTE: If yo u u se t h is co n n e ct io n , yo u m u st ch a n g e t h e Vid e o Ou t p u t in t h e Disp la y  
m e n u (se e p a g e 42). Th e d e fa u lt vid e o o u t p u t is S-vid e o /Co m p o sit e .  
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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TV  
AUDIO IN  
L
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
ANT IN  
R
CABLE  
OR  
OFF-AIR SIGNAL  
3
DVD  
PLAYER  
COMPOSITE  
SUBWOOFER  
CENTER  
1
2
Y
Y
SURROUND  
OPTICAL  
COAX.  
Pb  
Pb  
Pb  
FRONT  
MIXED  
Pr  
Pr  
R
L
PROG. SCAN  
S-VIDEO  
COMPONENT  
TAL  
AOUT  
5.1 ANNEL  
AUO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
2
AUDIO/VIDEO  
RECEIVER  
DIGITAL  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
L
1
R
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 youve 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 Th is Before Usin g th e DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Jack!  
This players 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 Players Sound menu,  
especially when you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. For more information, see chapter 5.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolbyand 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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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 DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD player to the Digital Input jack on the back of the receiver. You must also  
set the Digital 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.  
OR  
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 doesnt have S-Video, use the basic video connection listed above.  
OR  
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 doesnt have component video,  
use the basic video connection listed above.  
No t e : If yo u u se t h is co n n e ct io n , yo u m u st ch a n g e t h e Vid e o Ou t p u t in t h e Disp la y  
m e n u (se e p a g e 42). Th e d e fa u lt vid e o o u t p u t is S-vid e o /Co m p o sit e .  
4. Connect the AC power cord into an AC outlet.  
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CABLE  
OR  
OFF-AIR SIGNAL  
TV  
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
AUDIO IN  
L
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
ANT IN  
R
1
2
DVD  
PLAYER  
COMPOSITE  
SUBWOOFER  
CENTER  
1
2
Y
Y
SURD  
OPTICAL  
COAX.  
Pb  
Pb  
Pr  
Pb  
FRONT  
MIXED  
Pr  
R
L
PROG. SCAN  
S-VIDEO  
COMPONENT  
DIGITAL  
5.1 CHANNEL  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
DVD Player + TV w ith 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 Video Input jack on your TV.  
OR  
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  
doesnt have S-Video, use the basic video connection listed above.  
OR  
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 doesnt have component video, use the basic  
video connection listed above.  
No t e : If yo u u se t h is co n n e ct io n , yo u m u st ch a n g e t h e Vid e o Ou t p u t in t h e Disp la y  
m e n u (se e p a g e 42). Th e d e fa u lt vid e o o u t p u t is S-vid e o /Co m p o sit e .  
3. Connect the AC power cord into an AC outlet.  
No t e : 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  
3
RF MODULATOR  
CABLE  
OR  
OFF-AIR SIGNAL  
ANT IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
TO TV  
1
2
DVD  
PLAYER  
COMPOSITE  
SUBWOOFER  
CENTER  
1
2
Y
Y
SURD  
OPTICAL  
COAX.  
Pb  
Pb  
Pr  
Pb  
FRONT  
MIXED  
Pr  
R
L
PROG. SCAN  
S-VIDEO  
COMPONENT  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
5.1 CHANNEL  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
DVD Player + TV + RF Modulator (with coaxial Jack only)  
If your TV doesnt 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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AUDIO OUT  
R
L
AUDIO IN  
L
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
ANT IN  
R
1
2
DVD  
PLAYER  
COMPOSITE  
SUBWOOFER  
CENTER  
1
2
Y
Y
SURD  
OPTICAL  
COAX.  
Pb  
Pb  
Pb  
FRONT  
MIXED  
Pr  
Pr  
R
L
PROG. SCAN  
S-VIDEO  
COMPONENT  
DIGITAL  
5.1 CHANNEL  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
VCR  
L
R
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN FROM ANT  
IN  
L
R
3
SATELLITE  
RECEIVER  
SATELLITE IN  
IN FROM ANT  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
R
L
OUT TO TV  
CABLE  
OR  
OFF-AIR  
SIGNAL  
SATELLITE  
SIGNAL  
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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 Video Input jack on your TV.  
OR  
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 doesnt have S-Video, use the basic video connection listed above.  
OR  
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 doesnt have component video,  
use the basic video connection listed above.  
No t e : If yo u u se t h is co n n e ct io n , yo u m u st ch a n g e t h e Vid e o Ou t p u t in t h e Disp la y  
m e n u (se e p a g e 42). Th e d e fa u lt vid e o o u t p u t is S-vid e o /Co m p o sit e .  
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  
SUBWOOFER  
CENTER  
1
2
Y
Y
SURROUND  
OPTICAL  
COAX.  
Pb  
Pb  
Pb  
FRONT  
MIXED  
Pr  
Pr  
R
L
PROG. SCAN  
S-VIDEO  
COMPONENT  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
5.1 CHANNEL  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
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  
STOP  
Disc tray  
OPEN/CLOSE button  
POWER button  
open/close  
stop  
skip rev  
skip fwd  
power  
SKIP REV  
button  
Headphones jack  
Headphones volume  
Front panel display  
SKIP FWD  
button  
Shuttle  
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 – Press to open and close the disc tray.  
PLAY/PAUSE – 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 Volume 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 youre 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 controls 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 isnt 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 whats 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 Owners Manual.  
If those options dont 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 InputChannelVariations  
Button/switch  
on th e TV  
Button on the  
TV Rem ote  
Channel#  
VIDEO  
SIGNAL  
VID 1  
VID 1  
LINE  
VID  
00  
90  
91  
VID 2  
S-VID  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S-VID  
INPUT  
S-VIDEO  
SOURCE  
AUX  
92  
93  
VID 1  
VID 2  
How to Move Around the DVD Players Menu  
System  
The technical term for how you move through the DVD Players 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 Players  
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 doesnt have any function.  
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A Quick Tour of The Remote  
ONOFF  
DVD  
TV  
You can use this remote to control compatible components. The component  
buttons are programmed to operate some Proscan, RCA and GE components. The  
buttons must be programmed to operate other brands of components. (See  
“Programming the Remote” in chapter 5.)  
SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM  
MUTE  
PLAY MODE  
H
Component Buttons  
(from left to right)  
Use these buttons to turn on the component and set the remote to control the  
selected component.  
H
REPEAT  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
DVD Use this button to turn on the DVD player and set the remote to control  
the DVD player.  
OK  
TV Use this button to turn on a compatible TV and set the remote to control  
the TV. Used with the ON• OFF button to turn on some brands of TVs.  
SELECT  
CLEAR  
MENU  
3
1
4
2
5
Remote Control Buttons  
(from left to right)  
6
9
This section describes what each button does when the remote is operating the  
DVD Player.  
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INPUT  
ANTENNA  
ON• OFF Turns on the player when it is in standby mode or puts the player in  
standby mode when power is on.  
REVERSE  
PLAY FORWARD  
SUBTITLE When a disc is playing, press this button to show the Subtitle  
OPENCLOSE STOP  
PAUSE  
display (if the disc was created with subtitles).  
AUDIO Press this button to select a different language to play a DVD disc in  
(provided the disc was authored with multiple languages).  
ANGLE Press this button to access various camera angles on a disc (if the disc  
contains multiple camera angles).  
ZOOM Zooms in on picture.  
MUTE In TV mode, reduces sound to an inaudible level.  
PLAY MODE Press this button to access the Play Mode info display to set  
random and program playback.  
CH + Advances to the next chapter, track, index or MP3 title.  
CH – Reverses to the preceding chapter, track, index or MP3 title.  
VOL</> In TV mode, lowers and raises the volume.  
REPEAT Press this button to bring up the Repeat info display. You can repeat  
part or all of a title, chapter or track.  
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GO BACK Returns you to the previous menu.  
ONOFF  
DVD  
TV  
GUIDE Accesses the DVD disc guide (if available).  
INFO Brings up the Info Display.  
SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM  
OK/SELECT Begins disc play and selects menu items.  
MUTE  
PLAY MODE  
Arrow buttons Use the arrow buttons (left, right, up, and down) to move  
through the on-screen menus. You highlight a menu item by pressing the arrow  
buttons and select a highlighted item by pressing the OK button.  
H
MENU Brings up the DVD player menu.  
H
CLEAR Clears on-screen displays from screen.  
REPEAT  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
Number buttons Use the number buttons to input information such as chapter  
numbers, track numbers, or to make selections on some menu screens.  
OK  
REVERSE Press this button during playback to reverse through the disc.  
PLAY Begins disc play.  
SELECT  
CLEAR  
MENU  
FORWARD Press this button during playback to advance through the disc.  
OPEN/CLOSE Press to open and close the disc tray.  
STOP Stops disc play.  
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1
4
2
5
6
9
7
8
0
PAUSE Press this button to pause disc play. For DVD discs, press again to play  
forward a frame at a time.  
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
REVERSE  
PLAY FORWARD  
OPENCLOSE STOP  
PAUSE  
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Programming the Remote to Operate Your TV  
The remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs. The remote is already programmed to control most  
RCA, Proscan, and GE TVs.  
Testing the remote  
To determine whether the remote needs to be programmed, turn the TV ON, point the remote at the TV, and press the TV button. Then  
press POWER or CH+ (channel up) or CH- (channel down) to see if the TV responds to the remote commands. If not, the remote needs  
to be programmed.  
Entering Codes  
To control a TV that is not from RCA, ProScan or GE, youll need to enter the specific codes for the brand of TV you have.  
1. Turn on the TV to be programmed.  
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the TV on the code list in this section.  
3. Point the DVD Players remote at the TV.  
4. Press and hold the TV button on the remote.  
5. Enter the code from the Remote Control code list (pp. 66).  
6. Release the TV button, and then press ON• OFF to see if the TV responds to the command. If it doesnt, try pressing the TV button  
and then ON• OFF again.  
7. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the TV responds to the remote commands.  
No t e : This remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of televisions.  
Important!  
You must continue pressing the TV button while you enter the code.  
For example, lets say you have a Zenith TV. To program the remote to operate the TV you would:  
Press and hold the TV button while you enter the first code listed for Zenith in the TV Codes column.  
Release the TV button. Press ON• OFF to see if the TV responds. If it doesnt, follow the same steps, but enter the second code instead of  
the first.  
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TV Codes  
Admiral ............................................................... 1115, 1224  
Adventura ..................................................................... 1224  
Aiko .............................................................................. 1124  
Akai ........................................................... 1063, 1090, 1116  
Alba .............................................................................. 1033  
Alleron .......................................................................... 1143  
A-Mark ......................................................................... 1029  
Amstrad ........................................................................ 1089  
Amtron ......................................................................... 1143  
Anam ............................................... 1028, 1029, 1082, 1104  
Anam National ................................. 1237, 1238, 1255, 1143  
AOC ......... 1014, 1029, 1098, 1107, 1108, 1117, 1118, 1240  
Archer ........................................................................... 1029  
Audiovox ............................................................. 1143, 1029  
Bauer ............................................................................ 1035  
Belcor ........................................................................... 1116  
Bell & Howell ............................................ 1114, 1180, 1219  
Bradford ........................................................................ 1143  
Brockwood .......................................................... 1014, 1116  
Brokwood ..................................................................... 1116  
Candle ............................................ 1014, 1107, 1116, 1118,  
1120, 1225, 1094, 1096, 1097  
Goldstar ................................ 1052, 1078, 1079, 1093, 1096,  
1108, 1117, 1121, 1126, 1127, 1158, 1159, 1160, 1218  
Granada ........................................................................ 1003  
Grandiente .................................................................... 1003  
Grundy ......................................................................... 1149  
Hinari ........................................................................... 1088  
Hitachi .................................. 1003, 1010, 1019, 1024, 1071,  
1073, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1093, 1096, 1121,  
Philco ........................... 1036, 1094, 1119, 1121, 1126, 1167,  
1168, 1173, 1175, 1181, 1230, 1231, 1252, 1254  
Philips .......................... 1052, 1064, 1119, 1121, 1126, 1167,  
1168, 1173, 1174, 1184, 1185, 1186, 1254, 1259, 1260  
Pioneer ...... 1059, 1076, 1112, 1187, 1188, 1227, 1233, 1250  
Portland ........................................................................ 1124  
Price Club ..................................................................... 1191  
Prism ............................................................................ 1155  
Proscan ............................................................... 1228, 1110  
Proton ................................... 1121, 1189, 1234, 1026, 1103,  
Pulsar .................................................................. 1214, 1112  
Quasar .......................... 1011, 1104, 1105, 1155, 1169, 1170  
Radio Shack .......................... 1034, 1037, 1151, 1189, 1219,  
RCA. 1000, 1017, 1025, 1053,1054, 1055, 1056, 1051, 1058,  
1076, 1102, 1110, 1228, 1236  
Realistic ............................................ 1050, 1151, 1189, 1219  
Runco ........................................................................... 1214  
Saisho ................................................................. 1089, 1090  
Samsung ................................ 1008, 1014, 1034, 1052, 1101,  
1123, 1125, 1127, 1191, 1242, 1244, 1261  
Sansui ........................................................................... 1245  
Sanyo .............................................. 1049, 1050, 1051, 1081,  
1151, 1152, 1177, 1193, 1227  
SBR .............................................................................. 1052  
Schneider ...................................................................... 1052  
Scott ..................................... 1086, 1088, 1130, 1140, 1149,  
Sears ...................................... 1009, 1030, 1040, 1041, 1042,  
1043, 1044, 1045, 1046, 1047, 1048,  
1050, 1051, 1081, 1088, 1110, 1122, 1127,  
1149, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1166, 1171, 1194,  
1195, 1227, 1228, 1235, 1248  
Sharp ........................... 1021, 1022, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1135,  
1189, 1196, 1197, 1198, 1199, 1203, 1223  
1122, 1161, 1162, 1211, 1212, 1213, 1214, 1226, 1241  
Infinity ................................................................ 1064, 1163  
Janeil ............................................................................. 1224  
JBL ..................................................................... 1064, 1162  
JC Penney ............................. 1046, 1080, 1100, 1108, 1110,  
1117, 1119, 1128, 1154, 1155,  
1159, 1164, 1165, 1171, 1184, 1191, 1229  
JCB ............................................................................... 1115  
Jensen ........................................................................... 1070  
JVC ...................................... 1066, 1067, 1068, 1069, 1121,  
1122, 1155, 1160, 1166, 1167, 1219, 1229  
Kawasho ........................................................................ 1065  
Kenwood .................................................... 1107, 1126, 1127  
Kloss ................................................................... 1036, 1097  
Kloss Novabeam ............................... 1168, 1169, 1224, 1231  
KTV ..................................... 1082, 1083, 1084, 1170, 1225,  
Loewe ........................................................................... 1162  
Logik .................................................................. 1180, 1251  
Luxman ......................................................................... 1096  
LXI .............................. 1025, 1030, 1047, 1050, 1064, 1110,  
1151, 1162, 1172, 1173, 1219, 1228, 1249  
Capehart ....................................................................... 1014  
Celebrity ....................................................................... 1115  
Circuit City ................................................................... 1014  
Citizen ............................................ 1018, 1094, 1095, 1096,  
1097, 1098, 1100, 1107, 1116,  
1118, 1119, 1124, 1143, 1191, 1224, 1226  
Colortyme ............................. 1116, 1118, 1121, 1241, 1014,  
Concerto .................................................... 1116, 1118, 1096  
Contec ................................................................ 1049, 1082  
Contec/Cony .............................................. 1122, 1123, 1143  
Craig .......................................................... 1082, 1015, 1143  
Crown ........................................................................... 1093  
Curtis Mathes .................................. 1093, 1100, 1107, 1116,  
1118, 1124, 1191, 1219  
CXC ............................................................................. 1082  
Daewoo ........................................... 1016, 1091, 1092, 1093,  
1108, 1117, 1119, 1125, 1126, 1206, 1207, 1235  
Daytron .............................................................. 1014, 1118  
Dixi ........................................................... 1029, 1052, 1090  
Dumont ........................................................................ 1214  
Electroband ................................................................... 1115  
Elta ............................................................................... 1090  
Emerson .......................................... 1001, 1012, 1083, 1084,  
1085, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1089,  
M. Wards ............ 1037, 1080, 1088, 1101, 1251, 1252, 1253  
Magnavox ............................. 1004, 1036, 1064, 1094, 1099,  
1107, 1119, 1126, 1162, 1174, 1175, 1176,  
1182, 1185, 1208, 1209, 1210, 1230, 1231, 1253  
Majestic ........................................................................ 1180  
Marants ......................................................................... 1162  
Marantz ........................................... 1052, 1064, 1162, 1177  
Matsui ........................................................................... 1090  
Memorex ................................................... 1050, 1090, 1114,  
1179, 1180, 1219, 1251, 1050  
MGA .............................................. 1062, 1108, 1109, 1117,  
1126, 1127, 1128, 1153, 1178, 1179  
Midland ..................................................... 1155, 1214, 1228  
Minutz .......................................................................... 1154  
Mitsubishi ....................................... 1007, 1027, 1061, 1062,  
1063, 1108, 1110, 1117, 1126,  
Siemens ......................................................................... 1049  
Signature .................................................... 1114, 1180, 1251  
Simpson ........................................................................ 1119  
Sony ...................................... 1002, 1114, 1115, 1245, 1254,  
Soundesign ................................................. 1094, 1119, 1149  
Spectricon ........................................................... 1029, 1098  
Squareview .......................................................... 1015, 1234  
Supre-Macy ......................................................... 1097, 1224  
Supreme ........................................................................ 1115  
Sylvania ........................ 1035, 1036, 1064, 1094, 1167, 1168,  
1173, 1174, 1175, 1181, 1185, 1200,  
1230, 1232, 1252  
1127, 1128, 1153, 1177, 1179, 1180, 1205  
Symphonic ................................................. 1015, 1234, 1256  
Tandy .................................................................. 1033, 1039  
Tatung ................................................................ 1104, 1226  
Technics .............................................................. 1105, 1155  
Teknika ................................. 1031, 1032, 1088, 1094, 1095,  
1097, 1100, 1109, 1122, 1124,  
1090, 1093, 1121, 1130, 1131, 1132,  
1133, 1134, 1135, 1136, 1137, 1138, 1139,  
1140, 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144, 1145, 1146,  
Montgomery Ward ........................................................ 1181  
Motorola ............................................................. 1223, 1254  
MTC .................................... 1096, 1100, 1108, 1117, 1191,  
NAD ..................................... 1030, 1111, 1171, 1232, 1248,  
National .............................................................. 1013, 1104  
National Quenties ......................................................... 1013  
NEC ............................................... 1023, 1096, 1100, 1107,  
1108, 1109, 1117, 1127, 1183, 1242, 1254,  
Nikkai ................................................................. 1033, 1034  
Nikko ........................................................................... 1124  
Normande ..................................................................... 1260  
NTC ............................................................................. 1124  
Optimus ........................................................................ 1232  
Optonica .......................................... 1037, 1039, 1190, 1223  
Orion ......................................................... 1015, 1140, 1245  
Osaki ............................................................................ 1034  
Panasonic ..................... 1006, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1060, 1064,  
1104, 1105, 1106, 1155, 1162, 1171, 1251, 1254  
1147, 1148, 1149, 1150, 1151, 1204,  
1219, 1225, 1226, 1246, 1257  
Envision ........................................................................ 1107  
Etron ............................................................................ 1090  
Fisher ............................ 1050, 1082, 1152, 1153, 1154, 1220  
Formenti ....................................................................... 1035  
Fortress ......................................................................... 1039  
Fujitsu ........................................................ 1015, 1088, 1149  
Funai ............................................... 1015, 1082, 1088, 1149  
Futuretech ........................................................... 1015, 1082  
GE ........................................ 1020, 1080, 1081, 1083, 1101,  
1104, 1105, 1111, 1128, 1155, 1156,  
1174, 1179, 1180, 1191, 1251  
Tera ..................................................................... 1102, 1233  
Thompson .................................................................... 1005  
Toshiba ................................. 1030, 1046, 1050, 1072, 1100,  
1151, 1171, 1191, 1193, 1242, 1248,  
Universal .................................................... 1080, 1154, 1184  
Victor ......................................................... 1069, 1166, 1230  
Video Concepts ............................................................. 1063  
Viking ................................................................. 1097, 1224  
Wards .................................... 1114, 1130, 1154, 1167, 1168,  
1173, 1174, 1180, 1181, 1184, 1185,  
1157, 1184, 1221, 1222, 1223, 1228, 1248, 1254  
Genexxa ........................................................................ 1033  
Gibralter ....................................................................... 1214  
1189, 1201, 1202, 1231, 1256  
Zenith ................. 1113, 1215, 1216, 1217, 1247, 1252, 1258  
Zonda ........................................................................... 1029  
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Ch a p t e r Ove rvie w :  
• Regional Coding  
• Using Different Menus  
Loading and Playing a Disc  
• Using a Disc Menu  
• Using the On-Screen Info Display  
• Using the Marker Feature  
• Disc Playback Features  
• Playing Video CDs  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
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Regional Coding  
Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc  
to play. If the codes dont match, the disc wont play. This players code is region 1.  
Using Different Menus  
Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three separate menu paths that you can use to  
access features:  
The Disc menu – The Disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD players menu. The  
contents of each Disc menu varies according to how the disc was authored and what features are included.  
The Disc menu is turned on and off (while the disc is playing) with the MENU button on the remote.  
The DVD players Info Display – The Info Display appears as icons across the top of the screen when a  
disc is playing. It can only be accessed while you are playing a disc. Its turned on and off with the INFO  
button on the remote.  
The DVD player menu – The DVD players menu system is accessed only when a disc isnt playing. It  
appears automatically when the STOP button is pressed.  
Remember that 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 item is “grayed out” it means that item isnt available.  
Loading and Playing Discs  
Your DVD player plays DVD discs and audio CD discs. Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible  
with the player. The following discs CANNOT be used with this player:  
Laserdiscs  
CD-I, CD-ROM (computer-only discs), DVD-ROM  
Discs recorded using other broadcast standards (i.e. PAL or SECAM)  
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To Load and Play a Disc  
Turn on the TV and your DVD Player (press ON•OFF on the player or press the POWER button on the  
remote control).  
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2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the discs label facing up (double-sided  
discs have content on both sides, so you can place either side up).  
3. Press the OPEN•CLOSE or PLAY button. The disc tray closes.  
This is an example of  
a one-sided disc.  
The DVD Player reads the discs 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 on the screen. One of the options will start disc  
play. Highlight that option and press OK.  
• The DVD Players main menu appears on the screen. Highlight the Play  
option and press OK.  
When you stop playing a disc, the player remembers where you stopped. When  
you start playing the disc again, the DVD Player picks up where you left off unless  
the disc is removed or the player is unplugged, or if you press the STOP button  
twice.  
This is an example of  
a 2-sided disc. The  
title is in the center.  
Using a Disc Menu  
Tip  
A disc is capable of having an on-screen menu that is separate from the DVD players menu system and on-  
screen Info Display. The disc menu might only contain a list of the titles and chapters, or it may allow you to  
change features such as language and playback settings.  
Many discs skip the disc  
menu and start playing  
automatically. To access  
the disc menu when  
youre playing a disc,  
press MENU on the  
remote.  
Although the content and operation of disc menus varies from disc to disc, the following example will give you  
an idea of what to expect.  
1. While the disc is playing, press MENU. The  
disc menu appears.  
An example of a disc menu. The menus  
on discs vary because the disc menu is  
created by the discs author.  
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2. Press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the section of the disc menu  
you want to choose, and press OK. In the example on the left, Language has  
been selected.  
In this example, The Language setting  
is highlighted. To see language options,  
press OK on the remote.  
3. Press the up and down arrows to select a language, and press OK.  
4. Press MENU to resume playback.  
No t e : Any settings you change on the disc menu only override the  
settings in the DVD Players menu temporarily. Default settings are the  
settings that you set up in the DVD Players menu system. To change the  
default settings, see Chapter 5.  
In the example on the left, English is  
highlighted. Press OK on the remote to  
play the disc w ith English dialog.  
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Using the On-Screen Info Display  
The on-screen Info Display contains many playback features. To see the Info Display, press the INFO button  
on the remote while a disc is playing. The Info Display appears across the top of the screen. Each feature is  
illustrated with an icon. Use the arrow buttons to move through the different icons in the Info Display.  
When an icon is highlighted, use the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the choices  
displayed in the text box under the icons.  
Remember, you can only access the Info Display when youre playing a disc. Also, the Info Display features are  
only available if the disc was created with that particular feature (i.e., if you select the Subtitle icon, you wont  
be able to change the subtitle language unless the author of the disc created the disc with subtitles).  
The invalid symbol  
appears on the screen when you press a button that doesnt have any function. If one  
of the icons is “grayed out,” the Info Display feature isnt available for the disc youre playing. To make the Info  
Display disappear from the screen, press INFO on the remote control.  
Subtitles  
Bookmark  
Chapter  
Repeat  
Title  
Time Display  
Audio  
Angle  
status box  
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Time Display  
This feature displays the audio/video time. For DVD discs, the time displayed refers to the current title time.  
For Audio CDs, it refers to the current track time.  
For DVD video discs, the Time Display also acts as a Time Search feature. This lets you go to a particular  
scene in a movie by entering the time that scene is played. For example, if you like a particular scene in a  
movie, you can enter the elapsed time the scene plays and skip right to it. To use Time Search:  
Press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display. Highlight the Time Display and enter the elapsed  
time of the scene you wish to go to. For example, enter 01:12:00 to go to the scene that plays at 1 hour and  
twelve minutes into the movie.  
When youve entered the time, playback will begin at that point.  
Selecting a Title  
Some discs contain more than one title. For example, there might be four movies on one disc (each movie  
might be considered a title). Each title is divided into chapters. To select a title:  
1. While the disc is playing, press INFO on the remote to bring up Info Display.  
2. If the Title icon on the Info Display isnt highlighted, use the arrow buttons to highlight it.  
3. Use the number button(s) on the remote to enter the title number or press the up/down arrow buttons to  
go to the next/previous title.  
4. Press OK when the title you want to play appears in the text window.  
No t e : Some discs only have one title.  
Selecting a Chapter  
Because DVD discs use digital technology, a title can be divided into individual chapters (similar to tracks on a  
CD). You can skip to a specific chapter by using the Chapter feature in the Info Display.  
1. While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display.  
2. Press the arrow buttons to highlight the Chapter icon.  
3. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the number of the chapter you want to play or press the  
up/down arrow buttons to go to the next/previous title.  
4. Press OK.  
Notes:  
The Chapter feature wont work if the disc isnt formatted with separate chapters.  
You can also advance to the next chapter by pressing CH+ on the remote and go to the preceding  
chapter by pressing CH-.  
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Turning Subtitles On and Off  
By default, subtitles are off. To turn subtitles on:  
1. While the disc is playing, press INFO on the remote.  
2. Highlight the Subtitles icon. Press the down arrow to turn subtitles on. When subtitles are on, the text box  
below the icons will display the current subtitle language.  
3. To turn subtitles off, press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the Off option.  
Selecting the Subtitle Language  
You can change the Subtitle language while youre watching a DVD disc, but only if the disc was created with  
subtitles.  
1. While the disc is playing, press INFO on the remote.  
2. Press the arrow buttons to highlight the Subtitle icon and if subtitles are off, press the down arrow button  
to turn them on.  
3. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the subtitle languages that are available on the disc. If  
subtitles arent available, the text in the text box will read Subtitles: Not Available. If subtitles are available,  
the language currently showing in the text box is the active selection. The subtitles will be shown in that  
language.  
4. To make the Info Display disappear, press the INFO button on the remote.  
Notes:  
Changing the subtitle language with the Info Display will only affect the disc currently being  
played. 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 main menu.  
The subtitle language can also be changed through the DVD player menu.  
Changing the Audio Language  
If the disc was created with different language tracks (recorded in different languages), you can use the Info  
Display to temporarily change the DVD Players Audio Language setting.  
1. While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display.  
2. Highlight the Audio icon. The current audio language appears in the text box below the row of icons.  
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the audio languages that are available on the disc until  
the audio language you want to use appears in the text box. Audio will be played in that language.  
4. To make the Info Display disappear, press the INFO button on the remote.  
Notes:  
The language feature only works if the disc was created with multiple audio tracks.  
When you choose an audio language from the Info Display, you only override the audio language  
setting in the DVD Players main menu temporarily.  
The audio language can also be changed through the DVD player menu.  
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Using the Repeat Feature  
The default mode for the Repeat feature is Off. There are three Repeat options:  
Title – repeats the title that is playing  
Chapter – repeats the chapter that is playing  
AB – Setting the beginning (point A) and the end (point B) to make this part of the movie play  
repeatedly.  
Repeating Titles or Chapters  
1. While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display.  
2. Highlight the Repeat icon. The text in the text box below the icons will read Repeat Mode: Off.  
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the Repeat options until the Repeat option you want  
(Title or Chapter) is displayed in the text box.  
4. The selected repeat option will loop repeatedly until you turn Repeat off. Repeat is turned off by  
completing steps 1 through 3 above, and selecting the Off option.  
AB Repeat  
AB Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat. For example, you might like  
to watch the dogfight in the movie Top Gun. To watch this scene over and over:  
1. Press INFO on the remote and select the Repeat icon from the Info Display.  
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons until the AB Repeat option is shown in the text box underneath the  
icons. The text box reads Repeat Mode: Press OK to set the A point.  
3. Press FORWARD or REVERSE on the remote to move to the part of the disc that you want to be the  
beginning of the repeated segment (the A point). Press PLAY and OK.  
4. Press FORWARD or REVERSE on the remote to go to the part of the disc that you want to be the end of  
the repeated segment (the B point). Press PLAY and OK. The segment will repeat until you turn Repeat  
off.  
5. To make the Info Display disappear from the screen, press the INFO button on the remote.  
How to Cancel Repeat  
There are three ways to cancel Repeat:  
Press STOP twice.  
Go to the Repeat icon in the Info Display and select Off.  
Eject the disc.  
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Using the Pow er-On Bookmark Feature  
The Marker feature lets you mark a point on the disc so that when you turn the player off and back on  
(without having ejected the disc), playback will start at the point you marked.  
Storing the Marker During DVD Playback  
1. Press the INFO button on the remote (the info display will appear).  
2. Use the right/left arrow buttons to highlight the Marker icon. Press OK.  
3. When you turn the player back on, playback will automatically begin from the marked scene.  
Changing the Camera Angle  
Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. If the disc only has one angle, this  
feature wont work. When multiple angles are available, the Camera Angle icon appears in the upper right  
corner of the screen. To change the camera angle:  
1. While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote. The Info Display appears.  
2. The Camera Angle icon will display the number of angles available. For example, if there are 3 different  
angles, the icon will read 1 of 3. This means angle 1 is currently being played.  
3. The text box beneath the icons displays Camera Angle: 1. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll  
through the camera angle choices. The camera angle number displayed in the text window is  
automatically shown.  
6. To make the Info Display disappear, press the INFO button on the remote.  
Play Mode  
Discs are formatted to play chapters in a certain (standard) order. If youd like to play chapters in a different  
order, you can use the Play Mode feature.  
Random  
The Random option plays a discs chapters in random order. If there is more than one title, the title with the  
most chapters is selected. If there is more than one title and all titles have an equal amount of chapters, the first  
title is selected. If each title has only one chapter each, the titles/chapters will be played in random order.  
1. Press STOP to stop playback.  
2. Press PLAY MODE on the remote control (the Play Mode info banner appears).  
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Random option.  
4. Press OK.  
To stop Random playback, press STOP twice and PLAY to resume normal playback.  
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Program  
The Program playback option allows you to enter the order you want chapters to play in.  
1. Press STOP to stop playback.  
Program  
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2. Press PLAY MODE on the remote control (the Play Mode options appear).  
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3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Program option.  
4. Press OK. The Program screen appears. The grid on the left is where you will  
list the chapters in the order you want them to play. The order moves from  
the top row, left to right.  
Press 0-9 and OK to program  
Press play to start  
5. Use the number buttons to enter the first chapter that you want to play. The  
number will appear in the box in the upper left-hand corner of the play grid.  
Press OK to confirm.  
In the example above, the first chapter  
(number 11) has already been placed in  
the playlist. The second track (number 7)  
has been entered in the program box  
(P02:07). Pressing OK w ill place this  
chapter in the program list.  
6. Repeat step 5 above until youve programmed all the chapters you want to  
play.  
7. Press PLAY to begin programmed playback.  
To stop Program playback, press STOP twice and PLAY to resume normal  
playback.  
Playing Video CDs  
Like DVD video discs, Video CDs contain picture and sound content. Video CDs (VCDs) are encoded in a  
different format. VCDs dont hold as much information as DVD discs and the picture quality is not as high.  
VCDs are divided into tracks and titles. Because a VCD contains less information than a DVD disc, some of  
the features provided by the player may not work with some VCDs.  
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Disc Playback Features  
You can use the remote control to activate disc playback features.  
Playback features arent usually available during the opening credits of a movie.. If a playback feature isnt  
available, the invalid symbol appears on the screen when you press that button.  
Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan)  
To scan through the disc when youre playing it, use the Picture Scan feature.  
1. Press the REVERSE or FORWARD button on the remote when youre playing a disc.  
2. Press the button again to scan at a faster speed. Each time you press the button, the scanning speed  
doubles. There are six speeds: X2, X4, X8, X16, X32 and X64.  
3. Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.  
No t e : You wont hear the sound (audio) on DVD discs when youre using the picture scan feature.  
Freeze Frame and Frame Advance  
1. Press PAUSE when a disc is playing to freeze the picture.  
2. Each time you press the PAUSE button, the picture advances one frame.  
3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.  
Slow Motion Playback (in Freeze Frame Mode)  
While the disc is in freeze frame mode, you can use slow motion playback.  
1. While the disc is playing, press PAUSE on the remote.  
2. Press the REVERSE or the FORWARD button.  
3. Press the button again to slow the motion further.  
4. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.  
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Se ct io n Ove rvie w :  
• Using the Info Display  
• Selecting a Specific Track  
• Using the Repeat Feature  
• IntroScan  
• Playing MP3 Discs  
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Using the Info Display  
Your DVD player has many of the same features as an audio CD player. The player’s on-screen Info Display  
lets you choose various playback features. This section explains how to play audio CDs in your DVD player  
and how to use the player’s features. For instructions on loading and playing your CDs, see Chapter 2.  
To access the Info Display while the CD is playing, press INFO on the remote. The Info Display appears  
across the top of the screen. Each of the playback features is represented by an icon. To access a feature, use the  
arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the icon. Each feature that can be accessed from the On-Screen  
Display is described on the following pages. To clear the Info Display from the screen, press INFO on the  
remote control.  
No t e : To see the Info Display while playing audio CDs, you must turn on your TV and tune it to its  
Video Input Channel. For more information about the TV’s Video Input Channel, see Chapter 1.  
Time Display  
Track  
Repeat  
IntroScan  
Using the Time Display  
The clock portion of the time display shows how much time has elapsed for the current track. The Time  
Display also acts as a Time Search feature. This lets you go to a particular point on the disc. To use Time  
Search:  
When you’ve entered the time, playback will begin at that point.  
1. Press INFO on the remote (the Info Display appears).  
2. Highlight the Clock icon. Enter the elapsed time you wish to go to.  
3. Press INFO to clear the screen.  
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Selecting a Specific Track  
1. Press INFO on the remote (the Info Display appears).  
2. Highlight the Track icon.  
3. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the track number you want to play or use the up/down  
arrow buttons to scroll through the track numbers.  
Using the Repeat Feature  
The default mode for the Repeat feature is Off. There are to Repeat options for Audio CDs:  
Track – repeats the track that is playing  
A•B – Setting the beginning (point A) and the end (point B) to make this part of the movie play  
repeatedly.  
Repeating Tracks  
1. While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display.  
2. Highlight the Repeat icon. The text in the text box below the icons will read Repeat Mode: Off.  
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the Repeat options until the Repeat option you want is  
displayed in the text box.  
4. The selected repeat option will loop repeatedly until you turn Repeat off. Repeat is turned off by  
completing steps 1 through 3 above, and selecting the Off option.  
AB Repeat  
A•B Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat:  
1. Press INFO on the remote and select the Repeat icon from the Info Display.  
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons until the A•B Repeat option is shown in the text box underneath the  
icons. The text box reads Repeat Mode: Press OK to set the A point .  
3. Press FORWARD or REVERSE on the remote to move to the part of the disc that you want to be the  
beginning of the repeated segment (the A point) and press OK.  
4. Press FORWARD or REVERSE on the remote to go to the part of the disc that you want to be the end of  
the repeated segment (the B point) and press OK. The segment will repeat until you turn Repeat off.  
5. To make the Info Display disappear from the screen, press the INFO button on the remote.  
How to Cancel Repeat  
There are two ways to cancel Repeat:  
Press STOP twice.  
Eject the disc.  
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IntroScan  
The IntroScan feature plays the first few seconds of each track on the disc.  
1. While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display.  
2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the IntroScan icon.  
3. Press OK. The first few seconds of each track will play. To stop IntroScan, follow the instructions in the  
Info Display.  
Play Mode  
Discs are formatted to play tracks in a certain (standard) order. If youd like to play tracks in a different order,  
you can use the Play Mode feature.  
Random  
The Random option plays a disc’s tracks in random order.  
1. Press STOP to stop playback.  
2. Press PLAY MODE on the remote control (the Play Mode info banner appears).  
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Random option.  
4. Press OK.  
To stop Random playback, press STOP twice and PLAY to resume normal playback.  
Program  
The Program playback option allows you to enter the order you want tracks to play in.  
1. Press STOP to stop playback.  
Program  
11  
2. Press PLAY MODE on the remote control (the Play Mode options appear).  
P02:07  
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Program option.  
4. Press OK. The Program screen appears. The grid on the left is where you will  
list the tracks in the order you want them to play. The order moves from the  
top row, left to right.  
Press 0-9 and OK to program  
5. Use the number buttons to enter the first track that you want to play. The  
Press play to start  
number will appear in the box in the upper left-hand corner of the play grid.  
Press OK to confirm.  
In the example above, the first chapter  
(number 11) has already been placed in  
the playlist. The second track (number 7)  
6. Repeat step 5 above until you’ve programmed all the tracks you want to play.  
has been entered in the program box  
(P02:07). Pressing OK w ill place this  
7. Press PLAY to begin programmed playback.  
chapter in the program list.  
To stop Program playback, press STOP twice and PLAY to resume normal  
playback.  
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Playing MP3 Discs  
What is MP3?  
MP3 is a format for storing digital audio. An audio CD-quality song can be compressed into MP3 format with  
very little loss of quality, while taking up much less space.  
CD-R or a CD-RW discs that have been encoded in MP3 format can be played on your DVD player. In this  
manual, CD-R and CD-RW discs will be referred to as MP3 discs. MP3 files, or songs, are referred to as titles.  
Obtaining MP3 files  
There are two ways to obtain MP3 files:  
By using computer software to encode MP3 files from an audio CD – You can download the software  
necessary to encode MP3 files from the internet.  
Downloading MP3 files from the internet – There are many internet sites that allow you to download  
MP3 files fro free, and many sites that require a fee.  
Creating an MP3 Disc on Your Computer  
Your DVD player handles MPEG-1, layer III audio. If you encode your own MP3 files from an audio CD,  
avoid using the features of MPEG-2, such as the 22kHz sampling frequency.  
Be sure to make a data CD rather than an audio CD. If you make an audio CD, you will lose the extra  
features and compression of MP3.  
When you burn a CD, take the following steps to get optimal use of the CD for playing in your DVD player.  
In your CD burning software, select ISO-9660 for the file system.  
Note: The Joliet file system is not recommended. Using the Joliet file system may result in shortened file names.  
Notes  
Some transport modes (reverse and fast forward) are not available for MP3 CDs.  
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MP3 Menu  
The MP3 Display  
ROOT  
GO BACK  
MP3 discs contain individual songs that can be organized into folders. When you  
play an MP3 disc, the MP3 screen appears. The Root folder is displayed on the  
left side of the screen. The contents of that folder are shown on the right side of  
the screen. The contents can either be songs or more folders (subdirectories). In  
order to navigate through the menu, the player has to be in stop mode (press  
STOP on the remote).  
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Selecting a Play Mode  
The Play Mode feature allows you to pick which order you want songs played in.  
Play Mode has the following options:  
Standard – plays songs in the first folder in order, then goes to the next folder  
Track Repeat – repeats the selected song  
Folder Repeat – repeats the songs in the selected folder  
Shuffle – plays songs randomly (from within the selected folder)  
To select a play mode:  
1. If a disc is playing, press STOP. When you place an MP3 disc in the player  
the MP3 screen appears.  
2. Press the left or right arrow button until the PLAY MODE option is  
highlighted.  
3. Use the up/down arrows to scroll through the modes. When the mode you  
want appears in the PLAY MODE box, use the left or right arrow button to  
return to the play list.  
4. Use the arrow buttons to select a song or folder. Press OK to begin playback.  
Selecting Folders and Songs  
Playback begins automatically when you insert an MP3 disc into the player. The player will begin playing the songs in the order they were  
burned on the disc.  
1. If a disc is playing, press STOP. To open a folder, use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the folder you want. Press OK (the  
songs in the folder will be displayed on the right side of the screen).  
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the song you want from the song list. Press OK to begin playback of the highlighted song.  
Skipping Songs  
Use the CH+ button to move to the next song. Use the CH- button to move to the beginning of the currently playing song. Press CH-  
again to move to the previous song.  
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M e n u Sys t e m  
Ch a p t e r Ove rvie w :  
• The DVD Player Menu  
• The Main Menu  
• The Display Menu  
• The Sound Menu  
• The Languages Menu  
• The Preferences Menu  
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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  
comes up when there is no disc playing. If you are playing a disc, press STOP on the remote control to stop  
playback and bring up the DVD player menu.  
Path Items  
A path menu item has an arrow on the right side to let you know this item is a path to MORE options. To see  
the path menu options, highlight the path menu item and press OK. The next set of menu choices appears to  
the right of the menu item.  
The Main Menu  
• Display  
Sound  
The main menu contains the following submenus:  
• Language  
• Passw ord  
Display – controls how the pictures looks.  
• Preferences  
Sound – controls sound settings.  
Language – contains settings for audio, menu and subtitle languages.  
Password – allows you to use a password to lock the player.  
Press OK to select  
Preferences – allows you to set ratings limits, adjust the brightness of the front  
panel, and return all settings to the factory defaults.  
Use the arrow buttons on the remote to navigate through the menu system. Press  
the right arrow or OK button to select items.  
To clear the menu from the screen, press the MENU button.  
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The Display Menu  
The Display menu contains the settings that affect how disc content looks on your TV and how the front panel  
of the DVD player looks.  
Image  
The Image option adjusts the way a movie appears on your TV. Standard TVs are 4 x 3 format. Depending on  
the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (also called the aspect ratio).  
4 x 3 Pan & Scan – 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) wont be seen.  
Most discs produced in a widescreen format cant be cropped in this fashion. This  
means the black bars will appear at the top and the bottom of the screen.  
4x3 Standard  
4 x 3 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.  
4x3 Letterbox  
16 x 9 Wide – Choose this setting if your DVD Player is connected to a  
widescreen TV. If you choose this setting and you dont have a widescreen TV, the  
images on the screen may 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.  
16x9 Widescreen  
1. With the player on (no disc playing), press MENU (the main menu appears).  
Im age  
4/3 Pan & Scan  
Comp./S-Video  
English  
Display  
Sound  
Video Out  
Language  
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the Display option. Press the  
Language  
Passw ord  
Preferences  
right arrow button (the display choices appear on the right).  
3. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the Image option. Press the right arrow  
button (the Image options appear on the right).  
4. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight your selection. Press OK to select.  
5. Press the left arrow button to return to the Display menu or press MENU to  
exit the menu system.  
Set TV im age  
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Selecting the Video Output  
The Video Out option to select the setting that corresponds to which video out put you have connected. If you  
have connected the player using S-Video, select the Composite/S-Vid. option. If you used Component Y,PB,  
PR) select the Component option.  
1. With the player on (no disc playing), press MENU (the main menu appears).  
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the Display option. Press the right arrow button (the display  
choices appear on the right).  
3. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the Video Out option. Press the right arrow button (the Video Out  
options appear on the right).  
4. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight your selection. Press OK to select.  
5. Press the left arrow button to return to the Display menu or press MENU to exit the menu system.  
Changing the Player Menu Language  
The Language option lets you choose which languages you want the DVD player menu displayed in. The  
default language is English.  
You can choose one of three languages for the text that appears within the on-screen menu system. If you  
change the Player Menu Language, the entire player menu system will be displayed in the selected language.  
1. With the player on (no disc playing), press MENU (the main menu appears).  
4/ 3 Letterbox  
Com p./ S-Video  
English  
Display  
Im age  
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the Display option. Press the  
Sound  
Video Out  
Language  
Language  
Passw ord  
Preferences  
right arrow button (the display choices appear on the right).  
3. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the Language option. Press the right  
arrow button (the Language options appear on the right).  
4. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight your selection. Press OK to  
select.  
Menu language  
5. Press the left arrow button to return to the Display menu or press MENU to  
exit the menu system.  
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The Sound Menu  
The Sound menu lets you select different sound settings to match the equipment you have connected to your  
DVD Player.  
Digital Output  
If you have a receiver with a digital signal input, use this feature to select your players type of digital output.  
1. With the player on (no disc playing), press MENU (the main menu  
Display  
appears).  
Sound  
Language  
Passw ord  
Preferences  
Digital out  
Range  
Off  
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2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the Sound option. Press the  
right arrow button (the display choices appear on the right).  
Speakers  
Surround  
Stereo  
3. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the Digital Out option. Press the right  
arrow button (the Digital Out options appear on the right).  
Bitstream This setting turns on the digital optical output. Do not use this  
setting unless you have hooked up your DVD player to an external audio  
product via the optical jack. Some older digital components are not  
compatible with the Bitstream setting. If you experience noise and distortion  
during Dolby Digital playback, select PCM instead.  
Set up digital out  
OffRange  
PCM This is the default setting. Allows downsampling of 96kHz/24-bit  
digital recordings so that 48kHz/16-bit digital recordings can be made  
directly via digital cable.  
Digital out  
Range  
Bitstream  
PCM  
Speakers  
Surround  
4. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight your selection. Press OK to  
select.  
5. Press the left arrow button to return to the Sound menu or press MENU to  
exit the menu system.  
Digital out off  
Range  
This feature compresses the dynamic range (quietest sound to loudest sound) of a discs soundtrack. For  
example, action scenes might be very loud, while whispered dialog is quiet. The Range feature evens out the  
range of the volume by making loud sounds quieter and soft sounds louder.  
1. With the player on (no disc playing), press MENU (the main menu appears).  
Range  
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2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the Sound option. Press the right  
Digital out  
Range  
arrow button (the sound choices appear on the right).  
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4
2
0
Speakers  
Surround  
3. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the Range option. Press the right arrow  
button (the Range slider bar appears on the right).  
Zero (0) is the original movie sound; eight (8) is quiet. Use the up/down  
arrows to move the slider to the setting you want.  
Original m ovie sound  
4. Press the left arrow button to return to the Sound menu or press MENU to  
exit the menu system.  
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Selecting the Speakers  
Use the Speakers option in the Sound menu to select the speakers you have hooked up.  
1. With the player on (no disc playing), press MENU (the main menu appears).  
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the Sound option. Press the right  
Digital out  
Range  
arrow button (the sound choices appear on the right).  
Speakers  
Surround  
Speakers  
3. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the Speaker option. Press the right arrow  
Distance  
button (the Speaker options appear on the right).  
4. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the Speakers option. Press the right arrow  
button (the Speaker setup menu appears).  
Set up the speaker type  
5. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select a speaker type. Press the right arrow  
button to go to the speaker setup window.  
6. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight your selection (Yes if you have  
that speaker connected, No if you dont). Press OK to select.  
7. Press the left arrow button to return to the speaker setup menu.  
When youve selected all the speakers youve setup, press the left arrow button to  
return to the Speaker menu to set the distance of the speakers.  
Center  
Rear  
Yes  
No  
Subw oofer  
Do you have a center speaker?  
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Set the Distance of the Attached Speakers  
Use the Distance option to set the distance of the attached speakers. By setting the distance, you are letting the  
speakers know how far the sound has to travel to reach your set listening point. This allows the sound from  
each speaker to reach the listener at the same time.  
1. With the player on (no disc playing), press MENU (the main menu appears).  
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the Sound option. Press the right  
arrow button (the sound choices appear on the right).  
3. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the Surround option. Press the right  
arrow button (the Surround options appear on the right).  
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Center  
0
ft  
4. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the Distance option. Press the right  
2
Rear  
arrow button (the distance setup menu appears).  
Set the distance/ delay  
5. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select Center. Press the right arrow button  
to go to the distance setup window.  
6. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select a distance (in feet). Press the left  
arrow to return to the distance setup menu.  
7. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select Rear. Press the right arrow button to  
go to the distance setup window.  
8. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select a distance (in feet). Press the left  
arrow to return to the distance setup menu.  
Center  
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ft  
Rear  
9. Press the left arrow button to return to the Sound menu or press MENU to  
exit the menu system.  
Set center delay to 6 ft  
Surround  
The Surround option can be used to simulate a six-speaker listening experience through two speakers. The  
Surround feature has two options:  
STEREO+ If you have a Dolby Pro Logic receiver hooked up, select this option so the receiver can  
decode the signals and reproduce a surround sound effect.  
STEREO Select this option if you have a stereo receiver hooked up.  
1. With the player on (no disc playing), press MENU (the main menu appears).  
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the Sound option. Press the right arrow button (the sound  
choices appear on the right).  
3. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the Speakers option. Press the right arrow button (the Speaker  
options appear on the right).  
4. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight your choice. Press OK.  
5. Press the left arrow button to return to the Sound menu or press MENU to exit the menu system.  
No t e s:  
The Surround option should not be turned on if you are using a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver. Your  
receiver provides optimum sound quality.  
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Language Options  
Changing the Audio Language Preference  
The Audio Language menu enables you to choose which language you want to listen to the movie in.  
1. With the player on (no disc playing), press MENU (the main menu appears).  
Display  
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the Language option. Press the  
Sound  
Language  
Passw ord  
Preferences  
right arrow button (the language choices appear on the right).  
Audio  
English  
English  
English  
3. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the Audio option. Press the right arrow  
Subtitle  
Disc m enu  
button (the audio options appear on the right).  
4. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select the language you want to hear  
movies played in. Press OK.  
Preferred audio language  
5. Press the left arrow button to return to the Language menu or press MENU  
to exit the menu system.  
Changing the Subtitle Language Preference  
The Subtitles menu lets you choose the language for the subtitles.  
1. With the player on (no disc playing), press MENU (the main menu appears).  
Englishange  
French  
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the Language option. Press the  
Spanish  
right arrow button (the language choices appear on the right).  
Audio  
3. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the Subtitles option. Press the right  
Subtitle  
Disc m enu  
arrow button (the subtitle options appear on the right).  
4. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select the language you want the subtitles  
to be played in. Press OK.  
Set preference to English  
5. Press the left arrow button to return to the Language menu or press MENU  
to exit the menu system.  
No t e : Remember, your player cant display subtitles in the language  
you have chosen if the disc wasnt created with that language option.  
Changing the Disc Menu Language  
The Subtitles menu lets you choose the language for the subtitles.  
1. With the player on (no disc playing), press MENU (the main menu appears).  
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the Language option. Press the right arrow button (the language  
choices appear on the right).  
3. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the Disc Menu option. Press the right arrow button (the disc menu  
options appear on the right).  
4. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select the language you want the disc menu to be displayed in. Press OK.  
5. Press the left arrow button to return to the Language menu or press MENU to exit the menu system.  
No t e : Remember, your player cant display the disc menu in the language you have chosen if the disc  
wasnt created with that language option.  
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Creating a Passw ord and Setting Ratings  
The Rating feature is a system sort of like movie ratings. It works with DVD discs that have been assigned a rating. This helps you control  
the types of DVDs that your family watches. Once you have set the ratings limit, you can lock the player so that a password is required to  
play discs with a rating over the limit youve set.  
No t e : The player alerts you when you try to play a movie with a rating that exceeds the limit youve set. Some discs include a  
rating override feature. When you play a disc with this feature, the message Ove rrid e Lim it o r Ca n ce l Se le ct io n appears on  
the screen. If you choose to override the rating limit, you will need to enter your password to begin playback.  
Changing the Default Passw ord  
The player already has a default password; 9999. You can change the password to any 4-digit number.  
1. If a disc is playing, press STOP and MENU (the menu appears).  
2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Password option. Press OK. The password screen appears.  
3. Enter the default password (9999). The highlight will move to the first digit of the New option.  
4. Enter a four-digit number that you want to use as your new password. Press OK.  
5. You will be prompted to enter your new password again to confirm. Enter your password again. Your new password is now set.  
Changing Your Passw ord  
Passw ord  
You can change your password at any time. To change your current pasword:  
Current:  
X X X X  
1. If a disc is playing, press STOP and MENU (the menu appears).  
New:  
-
2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Password option. Press OK. The  
Re-enter:  
- - - -  
password screen appears.  
Cancel  
OK  
3. Enter your current password. The highlight will move to the first digit of the  
New option.  
Please enter new passw ord  
4. Enter a four-digit number that you want to use as your new password.  
5. You will be prompted to enter your new password again to confirm. Enter  
your password. Your new password is now set.  
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The Preferences Menu  
The Preferences menu is only available when there is no disc in the player. If the Preferences menu is grayed  
out, remove the disc from the tray.  
Setting the Rating  
Rated Titles  
The Ratings option lets you determine how your player will react to discs that contain movies that are rated (in  
the U.S.A., the Motion Pictures Association of America (MMPA) rates movies as G, PG, PG-13, etc.).  
You decide which ratings require a password and which ones dont. This system ranks the ratings 1 through 8  
in order to accommodate different countries’ ratings systems (1 is considered a movie title with the least  
offensive material).  
In order for the Ratings feature to work, the disc must be encoded with rating information. If the author of the  
disc did not encode rating information, then this feature will not work for that disc.  
The DVD Player must be locked (password protected) in order for it to enforce the settings in the Ratings  
menu.  
1. With the player on (no disc in the tray), press MENU (the main menu  
Ratings  
appears).  
1. G  
2.  
3. PG  
4. PG-13  
5.  
6.R  
7. NC-17  
8.  
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the Preferences option. Press the  
right arrow button (the preferences appear on the right).  
Ratings  
Dim m er  
Defaults  
3. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the Ratings option. Press the right arrow  
button (the ratings list appears on the right).  
4. You will be prompted for a password. Enter your password and press OK. If  
you havent set a password, you can use the default; 9999.  
Set to PG-13  
Use the up/down arrow buttons to select the rating you do not want to allow.  
Press OK. If you select PG-13, all movies rated PG-13, R and NC-17 will  
require a password. To allow all moveis to play, select the G rating.  
5. Press the left arrow button to return to the Preferences menu or press MENU  
to exit the menu system.  
Note: Some titles (movies) arent rated, but may contain material that  
is unsuitable for children.  
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Dimming the Front Display  
This feature lets you to choose how the front panel display on your DVD Player appears. There are three  
options:  
Bright  
Normal  
Off  
The default is Bright.  
1. With the player on (no disc playing), press MENU (the main menu appears).  
Bright  
Norm al  
Off  
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the Preferences option. Press the  
right arrow button (the preferences appear on the right).  
Ratings  
3. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the Dimmer option. Press the right  
Dim m er  
arrow button (the dimmer choices appear on the right).  
Defaults  
4. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the option you want. Press OK.  
5. Press the left arrow button to return to the Preferences menu or press MENU  
to exit the menu system.  
Bright Display  
Defaults  
Use the Default feature to reset ALL options to the factory defaults.  
Display  
1. With the player on (no disc in the tray), press MENU (the main menu  
appears).  
Sound  
Language  
Passw ord  
Preferences  
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the Preferences option. Press the  
Ratings  
Dim m er  
Defaults  
right arrow button (the preferences appear on the right).  
3. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the Defaults option. Press the right  
arrow button.  
4. Highlight the Reset option and press OK to reset default settings.  
OK to reset to factory defaults  
5. Press the left arrow button to return to the Preferences menu or press MENU  
to exit the menu system.  
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Ch a p t e r Ove rvie w :  
Troubleshooting  
• Care and Maintenance  
Limited Warranty  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
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How to Resolve Product Performance Problems  
If you are experiencing product operation problems, please review the troubleshooting section before you call  
for service. Refer to the Limited Warranty for information on how to obtain repair service.  
Troubleshooting  
Player w ont w ork  
Reset the DVD Player by unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back in.  
No Pow er  
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.  
Disc w ont 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 and audio CDs.  
Both the player and the disc are coded by region. If the regional codes dont 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 your TV to its Video Input Channel (see chapter 1).  
Turn on the TV.  
Make sure your player is connected properly.  
No sound or distorted sound  
Make sure your player is connected properly. Make sure all cables are securely inserted into the appropriate jacks.  
You may need to readjust the Digital Output setting (from the Sound menu). See chapter 4.  
Turn your TV to its Video Input Channel (see chapter 1).  
Sound is muted during still, frame advance, or slow-motion play.  
If you connected an audio receiver to your DVD Player, make sure you chose the correct input setting on the receiver.  
If you are NOT using a stereo TV for your sound source, turn off the TruSurround® option.  
Remote control w ont w ork  
If you are using a universal remote, you might be in the wrong mode. To operate your DVD Player, press DVD on the  
remote before you press any other buttons. If youre operating the TV, press the TV button first, etc.  
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Troubleshooting  
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 or other component. If your DVD Player is in an  
entertainment cabinet, the glass doors may be obstructing the remote control from operating the unit. Open the  
doors.  
Reset the remote. Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for about one minute to drain the  
microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall batteries and try the remote again.  
Cant advance through a movie  
You cant 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  
icon appears on screen  
The feature or action cannot be completed at this time because:  
1. The discs software restricts it.  
2. The discs software doesnt support that feature (e.g., angles).  
3. The feature is not available at the moment.  
4. Youve requested a title or chapter number that is out of range.  
The picture is distorted  
Did you connect your VCR to the DVD Player? Disconnect it. See chapter 1 for the correct setup and connection.  
The disc might be damaged. Try another disc.  
Picture is distorted during forw ard and reverse scan  
It is normal for some distortion to appear while scanning.  
A screen saver appears on the TV  
Your player is equipped with a screen saver that appears on the TV after your player has been idle for several minutes.  
There are a few ways to make the screen saver disappear from the screen and return to the players main menu: press  
STOP or GO BACK 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 discs  
priority language is selected instead. Set the subtitle and/or audio language manually through the Info Display or the  
player menu.  
The menu is displayed in a foreign language  
The Menu Language preference is set to that language. Go to Languages (In Spanish, shown as Idomas; in French, as  
Langues) in the main DVD player menu and select the Player Menus option (In Spanish, shown as Menús del Lector;  
in French, as Menus Lecteur) Highlight the language you prefer and press OK.  
Play doesnt begin  
The rating of the title on the disc exceeds the rating limit set in the Ratings Limits when you press PLAY. Unlock the  
player or change the rating limit in those menus.  
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No forw ard or reverse scan  
Some discs have sections that prohibit rapid scanning, or title and chapter skip.  
If youre trying to skip through the warning information and credits at the beginning of a movie, you wont be able to.  
This part of the movie is often programmed to prohibit skipping through it.  
Desired angle cannot be changed  
Some discs dont have the multi-camera angle system, and some discs only have it in certain parts of the movie.  
Picture is too tall and thin  
Change the aspect ratio using the TV Image setting in the Display menu. See chapter 5.  
Picture is too short and w ide  
Change the aspect ratio using the TV Image setting in the Display menu. See chapter 5.  
Cannot copy discs to video tape  
You cant record DVD discs onto videocassettes because the discs are encoded with anti-copy protection.  
Disc w ont eject  
When you put a disc into the player, the player may take up to 15 seconds to read the disc. You wont be able to eject  
the disc during this time. Wait 15 seconds and try again.  
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Handling Cautions  
Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn all components off.  
Dont move the player while a disc is being played. The disc may get scratched or broken, and the players internal parts may be  
damaged.  
Dont put any container filled with liquid or any small metal objects on the player.  
Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.  
Dont place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.  
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.  
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  
Dont touch the discs signal surfaces. Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole in the center.  
Dont affix labels or adhesive tape to label surfaces. Dont 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 very 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.  
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Limited Warranty  
What your w arranty covers:  
Defect 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 w e w ill do:  
During the initial 90 days:  
Exchange the DVD unit with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit.  
After the 90 days and w ithin one year:  
Exchange the DVD unit with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit. We will bill you a flat exchange charge to replace a defective unit.  
This charge covers the labor cost for its repair.  
How you get service:  
Call 1-800-311-9263 and have your units date of purchase and model/serial number ready. The model/serial number information is  
on the back of your unit.  
A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.  
If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement unit you will be provided with a Service Request (SR) number  
and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists. No returns will be accepted without the SR number.  
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.  
To receive a replacement unit before you return yours:  
Option I:  
1. Provide your Discover, MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative. This is for security  
purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time.  
2. We will send you a replacement unit.  
3. If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a SR number, only items not covered by warranty will be  
charged to your account. If your unit is not received within 14 days, the suggested retail value of the unit will be charged to your  
credit card. This amount will be credited, less a $10 handling fee, if the unit is subsequently received.  
4. Ship your defective unit back to us using the replacement units carton. Shipping instructions will be included on the carton along  
with your SR number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage  
or loss. Include with the shipment:  
• Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.  
• A brief note describing your units problem.  
Your name, address and phone number.  
Option II:  
1. For a fee of $10.00, we will send a replacement unit to our exchange point.  
2. The exchange location will notify you of its arrival.  
3. Take your unit and evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or  
refurbished unit. Please retain all accessories such as the remote control hand unit.  
4. If the repairs are covered by your warranty, you will not be billed.  
Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.  
Return transportation, storage, handling and insurance costs are your responsibility. We accept no responsibility in case of damage or loss.  
To receive a replacement unit after we have received your unit:  
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Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or  
loss.  
Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible. Please retain all accessories that were included with  
your unit such as the remote control hand unit.  
Include with the shipment:  
1. Evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to verify your units warranty eligibility.  
2. A brief note describing your units problem.  
3. Your name, address and phone number.  
The representative will advise the address to mail a cashiers check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or  
parts charges, and you elect not to use your credit card.  
After we receive your product, a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you.  
What your w arranty 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.  
Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pickup the replacement unit in a timely manner.  
Product Registration:  
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your DVD product. 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. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION  
GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA 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 MULTIMEDIA 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 w arranty:  
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.  
If you purchased your product outside the United States:  
This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for warranty information.  
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Accessory Order Form for Your DVD Player  
Accessories and Order Form  
Qty  
Description  
Part No.  
Price  
Optical Plug to Optical Plug (3 ft.)  
Optical Plug to Optical Plug (6 ft.)  
Optical Plug to Mini Plug (3 ft.)  
Optical Plug to Mini Plug (6 ft.)  
Remote Control (CRK16F1)  
Surge Protector  
DV3  
$15.95  
$19.95  
$15.95  
$19.95  
$19.95  
$49.95  
Optical Plug to Optical Plug DV3 (3 ft.) DV6 (6 ft.)  
DV6  
DV3M  
DV6M  
246772  
SCTV160  
Optical Plug to Mini Plug DV3M (3 ft.) DV6M (6 ft.)  
$
$
Total Merchandise ............................................................  
Sales Tax ............................................................................  
off  
reset  
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.  
Surge Protector  
(SCTV160)  
$
5.00  
Shipping and Handling ....................................................  
Total Amount Enclosed ....................................................  
$
Use VISA or MasterCard preferably.  
Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only.  
No COD or CASH.  
ONOFF  
DVD  
TV  
SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM  
MUTE  
PLAY MODE  
H
H
REPEAT  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
OK  
Prices are subject to change without notice.  
All accessories are subject to availability.  
SELECT  
CLEAR  
MENU  
1
4
2
5
3
6
9
7
8
0
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
REVERSE  
PLAY FORWARD  
Please complete other side also  
OPENCLOSE STOP  
PAUSE  
Remote Control  
(CRK16F1)  
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Charge your order on your VISA,  
MasterCard, or Discover Card by  
filling in below  
To Place an Order  
To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or  
Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below.  
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD  
®
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your VISA card  
Use this number only to place on order for accessory items listed  
on this order form.  
1-800-338-0376  
My card expires:  
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order  
form with credit card information, money order or check in US  
currency (made payable to Thomson multimedia Inc.) to the  
following address:  
s
r
r
TM  
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your MasterCard  
Video Accessories  
PO Box 8419  
Ronks, PA 17573  
Copy Number  
above your  
name on  
My card  
expires:  
MasterCard  
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your Discover Card  
My card expires:  
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE  
(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)  
Print or type your name and  
address clearly.  
A complete and correct  
order will save you days  
of waiting.  
Name: _________________________________________  
Street: _________________________________________  
Apt. ___________________________________________  
City: __________________________________________  
State: _________________________ Zip: _____________  
Daytime Telephone No.: ___________________________  
Please make sure that both sides of this form have been  
filled out completely.  
Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.  
All accessories are subject to availability.  
• Prices are subject to change.  
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Symbols  
D
Jacks 8  
L
4 x 3 Pan & Scan 45  
4 x 3 Letterbox 45  
16 x 9 Wide 45  
Defaults 53  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack 8, 10  
Digital output 47  
Disc  
loading and playing 26  
menu 26  
Disc menu 27  
Disc tray 17  
Discs  
cleaning 59  
Language  
changing the menu 46  
subtitles 50  
A
AB Repeat 32, 39  
Accessories 63  
Angle, camera 33  
Aspect ratio 45  
ANGLE button 20  
Arrow buttons 21  
Audio  
Dolby Digital 10  
DTS 10  
AUDIO button 20  
Audio language 31  
M
Main Menu 44  
Maintenance 59  
Marker 33  
storing 33  
MENU button 21  
Menu language 46  
Motion Pictures Association of America 52  
MP3 41  
MUTE button 20  
digital video discs 27  
handling 59  
types you can play 26  
types you can't play 26  
Display menu 44  
Dolby Digital 11  
Dolby Digital receiver 8  
Dolby Pro Logic 11  
DTS 10  
B
DVD Limits menu  
rated titles 52  
DVD remote button 20  
N
Batteries, remote 18  
Bitstream 47  
Bookmark feature 33  
Buttons  
component 20  
remote 20  
Navigation 19  
Number buttons 21  
F
O
Fast motion playback 35  
Frame advance 35  
Freeze frame (pause) 35  
FORWARD button 20  
Front Display menu 53  
Front panel controls 17  
OK/SELECT button 21  
On-screen info display 29, 38  
OPEN/CLOSE button 17  
Optical cable 8  
Order form, accessories 63  
Output, digital 47  
C
Cables 8  
audio/video 8  
coaxial 8  
COMPONENT VIDEO 8  
for RF jacks 8  
for Y, Pb, Pr jacks 8  
optical 8  
S-Video 8  
G
P
GUIDE button 21  
GO BACK button 21  
PAUSE button 20  
Password 51  
Camera angle 33  
Cancelling repeat feature 32, 39  
CH + and CH - buttons 20  
Changing the Audio Language 50  
Chapter  
PCM 47  
Picture scan 35  
PLAY button 21  
PLAY MODE button 20  
Play Modes  
H
Handling  
cautions 59  
discs 59  
DVD Player 59  
selecting 30  
selecting 31  
Cleaning discs 59  
CLEAR button 21  
Codes 23  
Coding, regional 26  
Component Video 8  
Components, programming 22  
Connections 9, 11, 12, 13, 14  
Connections, types of 7  
Controls  
Playback features  
audio language 31  
camera angle 33  
fast motion 35  
repeat 32, 39  
selecting a chapter 30  
selecting play modes 31  
slow motion 35  
Player menu language 46  
Power-on Bookmark Feature 33  
Program play mode 34  
I
Icons 29  
INFO button 21  
Info Display  
CD 38  
DVD 29  
Installing batteries 18  
Invalid icon 19, 29, 35  
front panel 17  
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TV buttons 20  
TV codes 23  
R
S
Random play mode 33  
Rated Titles 52  
SATELLITE IN jack 8  
Selecting a chapter 30  
Selecting play modes 31  
Slow motion playback 35  
Speaker distance 49  
Speaker setup 48  
Stereo 49  
STOP button 21  
SUBTITLE button 20  
Subtitle language 31  
Surround 49  
TV's Video Input Channel 19  
Types of Discs the Player Can Play 18  
Rating Limits 52  
RCA-type cables 8  
Remote control 20  
component buttons 20  
installing batteries 18  
pointing 18  
programming 22  
TV codes 23  
Repeat  
V
Video output 46  
VOLUME buttons 20  
W
Warrranty 60  
AB 32, 39  
Y
cancelling 32, 39  
REPEAT button 20  
REVERSE button 20  
T
Y Pb Pr jacks 8  
Z
Time display 30  
Title 30  
Troubleshooting 56, 57, 58  
TV Aspect 45  
ZOOM button 20  
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Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only  
add delays in service for your product.  
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Indianapolis, IN 46290  
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