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DVD Player User’s Guide
Model: DGE100N
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Table of Contents
Changing the Audio Language ........................................................21
Using the Repeat Feature..................................................................22
Changing the Camera Angle ............................................................23
Audio CDs ............................................................................................24
Using the Play Mode Feature ..................................................24
IntroScan......................................................................................26
Video CDs ............................................................................................27
Playing MP3 Discs..............................................................................28
Viewing JPEG files..............................................................................31
Chapter 1: Setup and Connections
Things to consider before you connect............................................2
Choose your connection......................................................................3
Connection: DVD + TV + VCR......................................................4
Connection: DVD + TV..................................................................5
Connection: DVD + TV + Audio Receiver..................................6
Install batteries in the remote control ..............................................8
Turn on the TV and the DVD player ..................................................9
Chapter 2: The Remote Control ....................................10
Chapter 4: Using the On-Screen Menu System
The Play Mode Menu ........................................................................32
The Lock Menu....................................................................................34
The Display menu................................................................................38
The Sound Menu ................................................................................41
The Languages Menu ........................................................................44
Chapter 3: Playing Discs................................................14
Regional Coding ..................................................................................14
Using Different Menus ......................................................................14
To Load and Play Discs......................................................................15
Search Options....................................................................................16
Playback Options ................................................................................16
Using the On-Screen Info Display....................................................17
Time Display ........................................................................................17
Selecting a Title ..................................................................................17
Selecting a Chapter............................................................................19
Selecting Subtitles..............................................................................20
Play Mode ............................................................................................23
Chapter 5: Additional Information
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................48
Care and Maintenance Information ................................................52
The Back of the DVD Player ............................................................53
The Front of the DVD Player ............................................................54
Limited Warranty ................................................................................55
How to Find the TV’s Video Input Channel ....................................59
Accessories ........................................................................................60
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Chapter 1: Setup and Connections
Things to consider before you connect
Protect components from overheating
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•
•
•
Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
Don’t stack components.
When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf.
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 can play
•
DVD discs – contian picture and sound (DVD-R, DVD+RW are compatible with this player) .
•
CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) – Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only. MP3 discs are CDs that
contain MP3 files. This player is also capable of playing CDs that contain JPEG files.
•
•
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.
Some discs may not be
compatible due to laser
pickup and disc design.
Kodak Picture CDs
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Chapter 1: Setup and Connections
Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your DVD player. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best
for you. Turn to the appropriate page, and connect your DVD Player.
Components
Cables Needed
Connection
Title
Go to...
• Coaxial
DVD + TV + VCR
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• Audio/video
• S-Video (optional)
DVD
DVD
TV
TV
VCR
• Coaxial
• Audio/video
• S-Video (optional)
DVD + TV
5
6
• Coaxial
DVD + TV +
• Audio/video
• S-Video (optional)
Audio Receiver
DVD
TV
Audio Receiver
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Chapter 1: Setup and Connections
Connection: TV + DVD + VCR
Back of TV (example)
S-VIDEO
1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R
(right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player, and to the
corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV (sometimes labeled
AUDIO IN L and R).
AUDIO
CABLE/ANTENNA
VIDEO
L
R
4
1
– or –
2b
2a
2. Connect the video cable.
AUDIO
OUT
a. Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the
VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player, and to the Video
Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN).
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
VID
OUT
R
L
S-VIDEO
b. S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video jack, connect the
S-Video cable (not provided) to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back
of your DVD Player and to the S-VIDEO jack on your TV.
Back of DVD Player
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OUT TO TV
AUDIO
3. Connect the antenna or cable to the Antenna Input jack on the VCR
VIDEO
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
L
R
(sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA).
IN FROM ANTENNA
4. Connect a coaxial cable to the Antenna Output jack on the VCR
(OUT TO TV) and to the Antenna Input jack (CABLE/ANTENNA)
on the TV.
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Back of VCR (example)
5. Insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
The back of your TV and VCR might look differently than
the ones pictured here.
Go to page 8
Note: Don’t connect the DVD player to the VCR, or through the
VCR. Doing so could negatively affect the picture quality and/or
disable the DVD player.
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Chapter 1: Setup and Connections
Connection: TV + DVD
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
Back of TV (example)
1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left
– white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your
DVD Player, and to the corresponding Audio Input
jacks on your TV (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L
and R).
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE/ANTENNA
VIDEO
L
R
4
1
2a
2. Connect the video cable.
– or –
2b
a. Basic video connection – Connect the video cable
(yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your
DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV
(sometimes labeled VIDEO IN).
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
VID
OU
R
L
S-VIDEO
b. S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video
jack, connect the S-Video cable (not provided) to the
S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player
and to the S-VIDEO jack on your TV.
Back of DVD Player
The back of your TV might look differently
than the TV pictured here.
3. Connect the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
4. 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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Chapter 1: Setup and Connections
Connection: DVD + TV + Audio Receiver
Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio formats
used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the
digital track of film (while the film is being made).
Both of these formats provide up to six separate
channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear,
and common subwoofer. The disc will play 5.1-
channel sound only if you’ve connected a DTS or
Dolby Digital receiver or decoder and if the disc is
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
Back of TV (example)
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE/ANTENNA
VIDEO
L
R
1
3b
3a
– or –
encoded in the Dolby Digital or DTS format.
Please Read This Before Using the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT Jack!
AUDIO
OUT
This player’s digital output jack is designed for a connection to a
Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder. Older digital
equipment may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital
bitstream. Such a connection can create a high level of noise that
may be harmful to your ears, and could damage headphones or
speakers. It is important to change the setting in the DVD Player’s
menu. For more information, go to page 42.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
VID
OU
R
L
S-VIDEO
Back of DVD Player
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights
reserved.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc.
COAXIAL
Back of Receiver (example)
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DVD Player + TV + Audio Receiver
1. Connect the left and right audio cables to your audio/video receiver and to the AUDIO OUT L
(left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player.
2. If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver with a Digital Audio Input jack, use the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack to connect the receiver to the DVD player. You must change the setting in the
menu (go to page 42).
Note: To finish connecting your receiver, go to the manual that was packed with it.
3. Connect the video cable.
a. Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the
back of your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled
VIDEO IN).
b. S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video 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.
4. Connect the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
Go to page 8
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Chapter 1: Setup and Connections
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 inside the
battery compartment.
3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.
Important Battery Information
• If you’re not going to use the remote for a month or more, be sure to remove the batteries because they can leak and cause damage.
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at the same
time, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.
Point the Remote in the Right Direction and Put it in DVD Mode
When you want the remote to operate the DVD Player, point the remote at the DVD Player, not the
TV. The remote has to be pointed in the correct direction and toward the correct component in
order for the remote control’s signal to communicate with the sensor on the component. Make sure
there is a clear path between the remote control and the component you want to operate, so the
signal isn’t blocked.
Make sure the remote is in DVD mode — press the DVD button.
Turn on the TV and DVD Player
1. Turn on your TV and tune it to the correct Video Input Channel (if you don’t know which
channel is your the Video Input channel, go to page 59 for help).
2. Press the ON•OFF button on the remote to turn on the DVD Player. If the player doesn’t turn on,
press the DVD button and then press ON•OFF.
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3. The first time you turn on your DVD player, a Language menu
appears.
If you want the DVD player’s menus to appear in English, press the
OK button on the remote control. If you prefer another language,
press the arrow down button until that language is highlighted. Press
OK to select the language.
Next Steps
This chapter is dedicated to connecting your DVD Player. Before you
start playing discs, you might want to get familiar with the remote control
— Chapter 2 has details.
Up arrow
Right arrow
OK
If you want to skip straight to playing discs, go to Chapter 3 (page 14). It
explains playback features of DVDs, Audio CDs, Video CDs, discs that
contain MP3 files, and discs that contain JPEG files.
Left
arrow
The DVD Player’s menu system is outlined in Chapter 4 (page 31), and
Chapter 5 contains troubleshooting assistance, your Limited Warranty,
and additional information about your DVD Player.
Down
arrow
Use the the arrow buttons on the
remote to highlight on-screen menus.
Press the OK button to select a menu
item that is highlighted.
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Chapter 2: The Remote Control
The Remote Control
DVD
TV
ON•OFF
You can use this remote to operate the DVD player, and to access the
features available. The remote is also designed to operate most RCA, GE,
and Proscan TVs — just press the TV button. The descriptions that
follow, describe how each button works when operating the DVD player.
INFO
GUIDE
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
ANGLE
MENU
GO BACK
0-9 (Number buttons) Use the number buttons to input information such
as chapter numbers, track numbers, or to make selections on some menu
screens.
VOL
CH
MUTE
CLEAR
Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Use the arrow buttons to move
through the on-screen menu system and Info Display.
ZOOM
AGAIN
AGAIN No function for this player.
INPUT
ANGLE Accesses various camera angles that might have been added to
the disc when it was created.
PLAY
REVERSE
FORWARD
PAUSE
Note: Currently, very few movies provide multiple camera angles.
RECORD
STOP
OPEN•CLOSE
AUDIO Accesses the audio portion of the on-screen Info Display that
enables you to play a disc in a different language (the feature only works
if the disc was created with different audio languages).
This remote operates most
RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs.
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CH + Advances to the next chapter or track.
CH – Goes back to the preceding chapter or track.
CLEAR Removes on-screen menus and displays.
DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode so it operates the DVD Player.
FORWARD Searches forward through the disc.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous menu.
GUIDE Accesses the DVD disc guide (if available).
INFO Displays the on-screen Info Display (for details about the Info Display, go to page X.)
INPUT No function when operating the DVD Player (DVD mode). In TV mode, accesses the Video
Input Channel(s) so you can see what’s playing in the DVD Player, on the TV screen.
MENU Accesses the disc’s menu (disc guide) if one is available.
MUTE No function when operating the DVD Player (DVD mode). In TV mode, lowers the volume
to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume.
OK When a menu is on the screen, selects the highlighted item.
ON•OFF Turns the DVD Player on and off.
OPEN/CLOSE Opens and closes the disc tray when you press and hold down the button for several
seconds.
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PAUSE Pauses disc play. When using DVD discs, press again to search
forward a frame at a time.
DVD
TV
ON•OFF
INFO
GUIDE
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
PLAY Begins disc play.
ANGLE
MENU
RECORD Used with some TVs that have an on-screen programming
guide that enables automatic recording when connected to a VCR.
GO BACK
REVERSE Searches backward through the disc.
VOL
CH
STOP Stops playback. Press and hold to open and close the disc tray. In
order to see the DVD Player menu, press the STOP button.
MUTE
CLEAR
SUBTITLE Accesses the Subtitle part of the on-screen Info Display.
ZOOM
AGAIN
TV Puts the remote in TV mode so it can operate it (this remote
operates most models of RCA, GE, and Proscan brand TVs).
INPUT
VOL +/– If your remote is capable of operating your TV, increases and
decreases the volume level.
PLAY
REVERSE
FORWARD
PAUSE
ZOOM Enlarges the image on the screen so you can zoom in on details.
To pan horizontally and vertically while you’re zooming, press the arrow
buttons on the remote.
RECORD
STOP
OPEN•CLOSE
This remote operates most
RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs.
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Chapter 2: The Remote Control
Find out if the remote can operate your TV
DVD
TV
ON•OFF
This remote control operates most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs.
1. Press the TV button.
INFO
GUIDE
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
ANGLE
MENU
2. Press the ON•OFF button (if the TV turns on or off, this remote will
operate the TV.)
GO BACK
Tune to the TV’s Input Channel
To watch DVDs, the TV needs to be tuned to the Video Input channel
that corresponds with the jacks you used to connect the DVD Player to
the TV. If this remote operates your TV, do the following:
VOL
CH
MUTE
CLEAR
ZOOM
AGAIN
1. Press the TV button on the remote.
2. Press the INPUT button until you see the picture from the DVD
Player (the DVD main menu, or if a disc is playing you’ll see the
movie on the screen).
INPUT
PLAY
REVERSE
FORWARD
PAUSE
If this remote doesn’t operate your TV and you need more help finding
your Video Input channel, go to page 59.
RECORD
STOP
OPEN•CLOSE
This remote operates
most RCA, GE, and
Proscan TVs.
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Chapter 3: Playing Discs
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 don’t match,
the disc won’t play. This player’s code is region 1.
This DVD Player is capable of playing the following types
of discs: DVDs, audio CDs, Video CDs, MP3 CDs. Before
you put a disc in the player, make sure it is compatible.
Using Different Menus
Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three
separate types of menus that you can use to access features:
You can’t play the following types of discs:, Laserdiscs,
CD-I, CD-ROM (computer-only discs), DVD-ROM, or
discs recorded using other broadcast standards (i.e. PAL
or SECAM).
• The Disc menu – The Disc menu is part of each disc and is separate
from the DVD player’s menu. The contents of each Disc menu vary
according to how the disc was authored and what features are
included.
Note: Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup and
disc design.
The Disc menu is turned on and off (while the disc is playing) with
the MENU button on the remote.
• The DVD player’s Info Display – The Info Display appears as icons
across the top of the screen when a disc is playing. It can only be
accessed while you are playing a disc. It’s turned on and off with the
INFO button on the remote.
• The DVD player menu – The DVD player’s menu system is accessed
only when a disc isn’t playing. It appears automatically when you press
the STOP button on the remote.
Chapter Contents
The beginning of this chapter pertains to DVD discs. Many of
the player’s features work the same way with other types of
discs. Video CDs, Audio CDs, and MP3 CDs are explained later
in the chapter.
Remember: A feature will only work if the disc was programmed with that feature. For example, if
you choose subtitles on the Info Display, the subtitles will only appear if the disc was created with
subtitles. If a menu or icon is “grayed out” it means that item (or feature) isn’t available.
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Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs)
To Load and Play a DVD Disc
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Turn on the TV and your DVD Player (press ON•OFF on the remote or press the STANDBY/ON
button on the front of the DVD Player).
1. If necessary, tune the TV to its Video Input channel (if you need more information, go to page
59).
This is an example of a
one-sided disc.
2. Press and hold the OPEN•CLOSE button (the disc tray opens).
3. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up (double-sided discs have content
on both sides, so you can place either side up).
4. Press the OPEN•CLOSE or PLAY button. The disc tray closes. The DVD Player reads the disc’s
table of contents, and then one of three things happens depending on how the disc was
programmed:
• The disc starts playing.
This is an example of a
two-sided disc — the title
is usually in the center of
the disc.
• The disc menu appears on the screen. One of the options will start disc play. Highlight that
option and press OK.
• The DVD Player’s main menu appears on the screen. Highlight the
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.
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Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs)
Search Options
To search a disc, you can use the FORWARD button or the REVERSE button. You can also utilize the following search features:
Picture Scan — When you’re playing a disc, each time you press FORWARD or REVERSE, your DVD Player scans the disc
faster until you reach the fastest scan speed. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Freeze Frame and Frame Advance – While a disc is playing, press PAUSE to freeze the picture. To advance one frame at a time,
press PAUSE again (the on-screen icon changes from
to
). Each time you press the FORWARD or REVERSE
button, the picture goes to the next (or previous) frame. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Slow Motion (in Freeze Frame Mode) – While a disc is playing, press PAUSE. Press REVERSE or FORWARD (each time you
press REVERSE or FORWARD the slow motion will get even slower until you reach the player’s slowest speed). To resume
normal playback, press PLAY.
Playback options
Many of your DVD Player’s playback features are accessed through the Info Display (described on pages 17 through 23).
Additionally, with some discs you can use the Zoom Feature to see details of an image.
Zoom
1. While you’re playing a disc, press ZOOM (the player zooms in on the image). Each time you press ZOOM, the picture is
magnified even more (until you reach the player’s maximum zoom level).
2. To see other parts of the picture when you’ve zoomed in on the image, press the up, down, left, and/or right arrow
buttons.
Scene Again
1. To quickly repeat the last 10 seconds of the movie, press the AGAIN button.
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Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs)
Time display
Title
Chapter
Audio
Angle
Subtitles
Repeat
Text will appear here as you highlight different icons to help you use the Info Display.
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
left and right arrow buttons to move through the different icons in the Info Display. When an icon is highlighted, use the up
and 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 you’re 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 Angle icon, you won’t be able to change the camera
angle unless the disc was created with different camera angles). Also, if one of the icons is “grayed out,” the Info Display
feature isn’t available for the disc you’re playing.
The invalid symbol appears on the screen when you press a button that doesn’t have any function. To make the Info
Display disappear from the screen, press INFO on the remote control.
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Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs)
Time Display
This feature displays the time that has elapsed during playback. For DVD discs, the time displayed
refers to the current title and acts as a Time Search feature. 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:
Hour
Seconds
Minutes
1. Press INFO on the remote (the Info Display appears).
2. If the time box isn’t already highlighted, use the left/right arrow buttons on the remote control
to highlight it.
3. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the elapsed time you want to go to in that title.
You must use two digits for each field. For example, if you enter 01:35:12, playback will start one
hour, 35 minutes, and 12 seconds into the title.
Note: For Audio CDs, the time displayed refers to the track that’s playing.
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 (the Info Display appears).
2. If the Title icon on the Info Display isn’t highlighted, press the right/left arrow buttons to
highlight it.
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to go to the next or previous title.
Note: Some discs only have one title.
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Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs)
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 (the Info Display appears).
2. Press the right arrow button until the chapter icon is highlighted.
3. Press the up or down arrow button to go to the next or previous chapter. The title starts playing
from that chapter.
Notes:
You can also use the number button(s) on the remote to enter the chapter you want to play —enter 2 digits (for example, to go to
chapter 4, press 0 and then press 4). The movie starts playing at the beginning of the chapter you entered.
The Chapter feature won’t work if the disc isn’t formatted with separate chapters.
Shortcut
While you’re playing a disc,
you can use the
CH +/– buttons to go to the
next chapter/previous
chapter.
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Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs)
Selecting Subtitles
By default, subtitles are off. To turn subtitles on:
1. While a disc is playing, press INFO (the Info Display appears).
2. Press the right arrow button until the Subtitle icon is highlighted.
3. Press OK to turn on subtitles (the subtitles appear at the bottom of the screen)
4. To change the subtitle language, press the up or down arrow button repeatedly to see what
subtitle languages are available (the subtitle language options appear in the box at the bottom of
the Info Display).
5. To turn subtitles off, press the OK button again.
Notes:
Changing the subtitle language with the Info Display will only affect the disc you are currently playing. When the disc is removed or
the player is turned off, the subtitle language will revert to the language setting specified through the DVD player’s main menu.
The subtitle language can also be changed through the DVD player menu.
If the disc doesn’t contain the language you want to use, the disc’s default language is automatically selected.
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Changing the Audio Language
If the disc was created with different language tracks (recorded in different languages), you can
change the language while you’re playing the disc.
1. While a disc is playing, press INFO (the info display appears).
2. Press the right arrow button until the Audio icon is highlighted.
Shortcut
Press the AUDIO button, while the disc is playing (the Info Display appears with the Audio icon already highlighted).
3. Press the down arrow button on the remote to scroll through the available audio languages.
4. When the language you want to use is highlighted, press the OK button (the dialog plays in the
language you selected).
Notes:
The language feature only works if the disc was created with multiple language tracks. If the disc doesn’t contain the language you
selected, the disc will play in the default language.
When you choose an audio language during disc playback, you only override the audio language setting in the DVD Player’s main
menu temporarily.
The audio language can also be changed through the DVD player menu.
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Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs)
Using the Repeat Feature
By default Repeat feature is Off. There are three Repeat options:
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•
•
Title – repeats the title that is playing
Chapter – repeats the chapter that is playing
A-B – repeats a segment of the disc that you select.
Repeating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks
1. While a disc is playing, press INFO (the Info Display appears).
2. Press the right arrow button until the Repeat icon is highlighted.
3. Press the up or down arrow button to scroll through the different Repeat options —Chapter
Repeat, Title Repeat, AB Repeat, and Repeat Off (the modes will appear at the bottom of the
Info Display).
4. To turn off the Repeat feature, press the up or down arrow button repeatedly until
appears.
AB Repeat
AB Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat. For example, you
might want to watch the dogfight in the movie Top Gun. To watch this scene over and over:
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 above.
2. Press the up (or down) arrow button until
appears at the
bottom of the Info Display. Press OK when the disc gets to the beginning point of the segment
(the A point) that you want to repeat.
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3. Allow the disc to play to the end of the segment you want to repeat. Don’t fast forward — you
must let the disc play in standard playback mode to set the B point (the ending point of the
segment). Press OK to set the B point (the segment you marked will play repeatedly until you
turn off the Repeat feature).
4. To turn off the Repeat feature, highlight the Repeat icon, and press the up arrow button on the
remote until
appears at the bottom of the Info Display.
Note: Repeat is also cancelled when you eject the disc from the player.
Changing the Camera Angle
Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. If the disc only has one angle,
this feature won’t work. Currently, very few discs have this feature.
1. While a disc is playing, press ANGLE on the remote. If the disc wasn’t created with multiple
angles, (the invalid symbol) appears. If the disc contains multiple angles, the Angle icon appears
with the current angle number and the number of angles available. For example, 1/4 indicates
that Angle 1 is displayed and there are 4 different angles available.
2. Press the ANGLE button again to go to the second camera angle. Press ANGLE again to go to
the third angle, etc.
3. To resume normal playback, scroll through the camera angles until you get to Angle Off.
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Chapter 3: Playing Discs (Audio CDs)
Audio CDs
Your DVD Player has many of the same features as an audio CD player. The on-screen Info Display
lets you choose various playback features.
Time display
Track
Play Mode
Repeat
IntroScan
Using the Time Display
The clock on the Info Display shows how much time has elapsed for the track that’s playing. You
can also use the clock to search the disc by entering the time that corresponds to the place you
want to go on the disc. For instructions, go to page 18 in the Playing DVDs part of this chapter.
Selecting a Specific Track
You select a track on a CD the same way you select a chapter when you’re playing a DVD. When the
Info Display is on the screen, highlight the Track icon. Use the number buttons on the remote to
enter the track number you want to play.
Using the Play Mode Feature
When playing an Audio CD, you can access the various Play Modes via the Info Display when you’re
playing the CD. The Play Mode feature lets you set up the order in which you want the tracks on
the CD to play. There are three Play Modes:
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Standard: the tracks play in the same order as listed on the CD (starting with track 1). This is the
default play mode.
Random: the tracks on the CD play in a random order.
Program: the tracks play in the order you designate. To use the Program play mode, you must set up
the order in which you want the tracks to play in the DVD Player’s main menu system (go to page 33
for instructions).
Random
The Random option plays the tracks in a random order.
1. While you’re playing a disc, press INFO (the Info Display appears).
2. Press the left or right arrow button to highlight the Play Mode icon.
3. Press the down arrow button until
appears in the text at the bottom of the
Info Display (the tracks start playing in random order).
To switch back to standard playback, follow steps 1 through 3 above until
appears underneath the Info Display icons.
Note: The player defaults to Standard Playback whenever you put a new CD into the DVD player.
Program
The Program Play Mode is only available after you set up a program in the menu system. Go to page
33 for instructions.
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IntroScan
Use the IntroScan feature to preview the first few seconds of each track
on the CD.
1. While the CD is playing, press INFO (the Info Display appears).
2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the IntroScan icon.
3. Press OK (the first few seconds of each track starts playing).
4. To stop IntroScan before it is finished playing the first few seconds of
every track, press STOP.
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Chapter 3: Playing Discs (Video CDs)
Video CDs (VCDs)
Video CDs contain audio and video content just like DVD discs, but they are created in a different
format and don’t hold as much information as DVD discs. The picture quality on a VCD isn’t as
high as the picture quality on a DVD disc.
VCDs are divided into tracks and titles. Because VCDs contain less information than a DVD disc,
some of the features of your DVD Player might not work with some VCDs.
Time display
Track
PlayBack
Control
Audio
Repeat
Using the Playback features
While you’re playing a VCD, press INFO on the remote (the on-screen Info Display shown above
appears on the screen).
Time Display: Go to page 18 for details.
Track: Go to page 19 for details.
Playback Control: Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Playback Control icon. Press the up or
down arrow button to go back and forth between On and Off. Playback Control enables you to
access the VCD’s menu if it has one.
Audio: Go to page 21.
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Chapter 3: Playing Discs (MP3s)
Playing MP3 Discs
MP3 (MPEG-3, which stands for Motion Picture Experts Group-Layer 3, meaning the third layer of
information) is a format used to compress digital audio. Since the audio is compressed, it takes up
less space.
Obtaining MP3 Files
There are two ways to obtain MP3 files:
•
•
Use your computer software to encode MP3 files from an audio CD — you can download the
software from some internet sites such as MusicMatch.
Download MP3 files from the internet. Some internet sites allow you to download MP3 files for
free, and some charge 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 the MP3 format.
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.
Notes:
The Joliet file system is not recommended. Using the Joliet file system may result in shortened file names.
Some transport modes (reverse and fast forward) are not available for MP3 CDs.
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The MP3 Display
MP3 discs contain individual songs that can be organized into folders —
similar to how you use your computer to put documents (files) into
different folders. The contents of a folder can either be songs or more
folders (subdirectories)
Selecting Folders and Songs
When you load the MP3 disc into the player, the player reads the
contents and the MP3 menu appears. The MP3 files (and folders) are
displayed in the order you placed them on the disc.
1. To open a folder, use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
the folder and press OK (the songs in the folder appear).
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the song you want to
play, and press OK.
Skipping Songs
Use the CH+ button to move to the next song. Use the CH-button to
move to the beginning of the song that’s currently playing. Press CH-
again to move to the previous song.
Note: There isn’t an Info Display when playing MP3
files.
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Chapter 3: Playing Discs (JPEG files)
Viewing JPEG files
This DVD Player can play discs with JPEG files. You can use the DVD
Player to show the pictures in a slide show format. After you put the disc
in the player, the contents of the disc appear (folders and files).
Slide Show
Highlight a folder that contains JPEG files or highlight an individual
JPEG file, and press OK (the slide show menu appears)
File list that shows the contents of
the disc.
1. Use the up or down arrow buttons on the remote to highlight how
fast you want the slideshow to play. The different options correspond
to the amount of time between each picture.
2. Press OK (the slide show starts). If the picture appears upside down or
sideways, press the ANGLE button until it’s right side up.
3. If you press STOP during the slide show, thumbnails of all the JPEG
files on the disc appear (thumbnails are much smaller versions of the
pictures so nine of them can fit on the screen at one time). Use the
arrow buttons to highlight one of the thumbnails.
Slide show screen
4. Press OK (the slide show resumes, but starts playing from the picture
you highlighted).
5. To return to the file list, press MENU during the slide show.
Note:
There isn’t an Info Display when you’re playing JPEG files.
To see thumbnails of the JPEG files,
press STOP during the slide show.
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Chapter 4: DVD Menu System
The DVD Player Menu System
The DVD player menu system is not the same as the disc menu or the Info Display. The DVD player menu 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 menu item and press OK. The next set of menu choices appears to
the right of the menu item.
The Main Menu
The main menu contains the following:
starts playback
enables you to play chapters or tracks in a different order
than the way they were created on the disc
enables you to set up rating limits and lock the player so you can
control which discs require a password in order to play them
– controls how the pictures looks
– controls sound settings
– contains settings for audio, menu and subtitle languages
Use the arrow buttons on the remote to navigate through the menu
system. Press the right arrow or OK button to select items. To make the
menu disappear from the screen, press CLEAR.
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Play Mode
Discs are formatted to play chapters (or tracks on audio CDs) in a certain
(standard) order. If you’d like to play chapters in a different order, you
can use the Play Mode feature. You must have a disc in the player with
the disc tray closed in order to access all of the Play Mode items.
Standard Play
The DVD Player’s default play mode is standard, meaning the chapters
and tracks on a disc play in the order listed on the disc — starting with
chapter (track) 1.
Random Play
The Random option plays a disc’s 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. If you’re playing a disc, press STOP to stop playback.
2. Press the down arrow button to highlight the
3. Press the arrow down button to highlight
4. Press OK.
menu.
5. To stop Random playback, press STOP twice. To resume normal
playback, press PLAY.
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Program Play
When you select Program Play, you’re telling the DVD player to play the disc in the order you entered the chapters (or tracks
on a CD) in the customized playlist screen. The custom playlist screen is within the
menu.
1. If you’re playing a disc, press STOP (the main menu appears).
2. Press the down arrow button to highlight Play Mode, and press OK (the Program List screen appears).
3. Use the up and/or down arrow buttons on the remote control to enter the chapter (or track) you want to play first.
4. Press the right arrow button (Add is highlighted), and press OK (the chapter, or track, is added to the Program List).
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you’ve programmed all of the chapters you want to play.
6. Press OK to start programmed playback.
7. To stop Program Play, press STOP twice. To resume normal playback, select Standard Play from the Play Mode menu.
AutoPlay
You can set up the DVD Player so a disc automatically starts playing whenever the disc tray is closed.
1. If you’re playing a disc, press STOP (the main menu appears).
2. Press the down arrow button to highlight Play Mode, and press OK.
3. Press the down arrow button until AutoPlay is highlighted. Press OK (On appears next to the AutoPlay menu). To turn
AutoPlay off, just press the OK again while AutoPlay is highlighted.
Note: The software on some discs is programmed to ignore a player’s Auto Play feature, and displays the disc guide (also called the disc menu) automatically.
IntroScan
This menu is only available for Audio CDs. Select this menu to play the first few seconds of each track on a CD.
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The Lock Menu
You can set up ratings limits and lock your player in order to control the type of content people watch on your DVD Player.
The padlock icon on the Lock menu indicates whether the player is locked or unlocked.
Locked: You need to enter the password in order to play discs that have a higher rating than what you’ve allowed. When
the player is locked, nobody can access the Lock menu without entering the password.
Unlocked: No password required to play discs. Even if you’ve set ratings limits, they won’t be enforced when the player is
unlocked.
Locking your DVD Player
1. The first time that you lock the player, you need to set the password
first. You’ll also need to set the ratings limits (go to page 36).
2. If you’re playing a disc, press STOP (the DVD Player’s main menu
appears).
3. Press the down arrow button until
is highlighted, and press OK
(the
menu items appear).
4. Highlight
, and press OK. Use the number buttons on
the remote control to enter your personalized password.
5. Press the arrow up button until
OK button.
is highlighted. Press the
6. To return to the main menu, press the left arrow button (you’ll notice
the Lock menu’s icon appears as a locked padlock. Once the player is
locked, you’ll need to enter the password everytime you access the
Lock menu.
Note: The player is shipped without rating limits set. You need to set Ratings Limits (go to page
36) and lock the player in order for the player to prevent people from playing discs with certain
ratings.
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Unlocking your DVD Player
1. If you’re playing a disc, press STOP (the DVD Player’s main menu
appears).
2. Press the down arrow button until
(the Enter Password screen appears).
is highlighted, and press OK
3. Use the number buttons to enter the password you created, and press
OK (the menu items appear).
4. Press the down arrow button until
press OK.
is highlighted, and
5. To return to the main menu, press the left arrow button until the
main menu appears on the screen.
Changing Your Password
You can change your password, but the player must be locked.
1. If a disc is playing, press STOP (the main menu appears).
2. Press the down the arrow button until
is highlighted, and press
menu items
OK. Enter your current password if asked (the
appear).
3. Press the down arrow button to highlight
, and press
OK (the
screen appears).
4. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the four-digit number
that you want to use as your new password. Enter the password again
for confirmation.
5. To return to the main menu, press the left arrow button until the
main menu appears on the screen.
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Setting Ratings Limits
The Rating Limits feature lets you determine what types of discs can be played in the player, and what types of discs will
require a password to override the rating limit that you’ve set. In the U.S., the ratings feature is based on the ratings set up by
the MPAA (Motion Pictures Association of America) such as R, PG, G, etc.
The system ranks the ratings from 1 to 8 in order to accomodate ratings systems used in other countries (1 is considered
material that is least offensive and 8 is considered the most offensive).
Note: In order for the Ratings to be enforced, the DVD Player must be locked.
To set Ratings Limits for Rated Titles:
The
menu pertains to discs that contain movies that have
an MPAA (Motion Pictures Association of America) rating assigned to
them (R, PG-13, PG, G, etc.).
1. From the main menu, highlight
password if asked).
and press OK (enter your
2. Highlight
and press OK (the 8-level rating list appears).
3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to move the bar to the highest
rating you find acceptable.
Ratings that won’t require a password (free access) appear under the
bar.
Ratings that will require a password, appear above the bar.
4. Press OK.
5. To return to the main menu, press the left arrow button until the
main menu appears on the screen.
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Unrated Titles :
Some discs contain titles that don’t have rating assigned to them.
Sometimes, movies that you might find most explicit are “unrated.” To
prevent playback of Unrated Titles, you need to set the limit in the
menu and lock the player.
1. From the main menu, use the arrow buttons to highlight
press OK (enter your password if asked).
and
2. Press the arrow down button until
press OK (another screen appears).
is highlighted, and
3. Press the down arrow button to highlight
, and press
OK (your password will be required to play Unrated Titles as long as
you make sure you lock the player).
4. To return to the main menu, press the left arrow button until the
main menu appears on the screen.
Note: You must lock the player in order for ratings limits to be enforced.
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Chapter 4: DVD Menu System
The Display Menu
The
menu contains the settings that affect how a disc’s content looks on your TV and the
brightness of the display that’s on the front of the DVD Player.
TV Image
The
menu 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).
1. If the main menu isn’t on the screen, press STOP (the main menu
appears).
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight
button on the remote (the choices appear).
Press the OK
3. Since the is the first submenu (it’s already highlighted),
press the OK button (the options appear).
4. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight your choice (the options
are explained below), and press OK to select.
5. To return to the main menu, press the left arrow button until the
main menu appears on the screen.
4 x 3 Standard – Choose this setting if you want the movie to fill the
entire screen of your TV. This might mean that parts of the picture (the
left and right edges) won’t be seen. Most discs produced in a widescreen
format can’t be cropped in this fashion. This means the black bars might
appear on the left and right sides of the screen.
This is an example of 4 x 3.
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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.
16 x 9 Widescreen – Choose this setting if your DVD Player is connected
to a widescreen TV. If you choose this settng and you don’t have a
widescreen TV, the images on the screen might appear distorted due to
vertical compression. If you play a disc recorded in 4 x 3 format on a
widescreen TV, the left and right side of the screen will appear black.
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Front Display
This feature lets you choose how the display on the front of your DVD
Player appears.
1. From the Main Menu, (player on, no disc playing), highlight
and press OK. (the
options appear).
2. Highlight
and press OK (the choices appear):
•
(dims when disc is playing)
(no display when disc is playing)
3. Highlight the setting you want to use, and press OK (the
appears with your choice listed next to the menu).
menu
4. To return to the main menu, press the left arrow button until the
main menu appears on the screen.
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The Sound Menu
The
menu lets you adjust the player’s settings to match the
equipment that you connected to your DVD Player, and to use the Sound
features of the player.
Sound Logic
The Sound Logic feature compresses the dynamic range (quietest sound
to loudest sound) of a disc’s soundtrack. For example, action scenes
might be very loud, while whispered dialog is quiet. The Sound Logic
feature evens out the range of the volume by making loud sounds quieter
and soft sounds louder. There are no adjustments for Sound Logic — you
turn it on or off. The default setting is Off. To turn Sound Logic on:
1. From the Main Menu, (player on, no disc playing), highlight
and press the OK button on the remote (the
2. If isn’t already highlighted, press the up arrow button on
the remote control to highlight it.
options appear).
3. To turn on Sound Logic, press the OK button. To turn it off, press OK
again.
4. To return to the previous menu, press the left arrow button.
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Digital Output
If you connected your DVD player to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver
via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the back of the player, you’ll need
to turn on the Digital Output feature via this menu.
1. With the player on (no disc playing), press STOP (the main menu
appears).
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight
. Press OK.
. Press OK. (the
3. Use the down arrow button to highlight
options appear)
4. To turn on the Digital Output setting, press the down arrow button to
highlight On.
5. Press OK.
6. To return to the main menu, press the left arrow button until the
main menu appears on the screen.
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Chapter 4: DVD Player Menu System
Virtual Surround
The Virtual Surround® feature simulates a six-speaker listening experience through just two
speakers. There are no adjustments for the Virtual Surround® feature — you turn it on or off. The
default setting is Off. To turn the Virtual Surround® feature on:
1. From the Main Menu, (player on, no disc playing), press the down arrow button on the remote
to highlight
and press OK (the Sound options appear).
2. Press the down arrow button to highlight
.
3. To turn on Virutal Surround feature, press the OK button. To turn it off, press OK again.
4. To return to the main menu, press the left arrow button until the main menu appears on the
screen.
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Chapter 4: DVD Menu System
Languages Menu
The
menu enables you to set preferred language options for
the DVD Player’s menu system, disc menus, the dialog (audio) of titles,
and the subtitles.
Player Menus
You can change the language of the DVD player’s on-screen menus.
1. From the Main Menu, (player on, no disc playing), highlight
and press the OK button on the remote (the
options appear).
2. If
isn’t already highlighted, press the up arrow button on
the remote control to highlight it, and press OK (the languages
appear).
3. Press the down (or up) arrow buttons to highlight the language in
which you want the menus to appear, and press OK.
4. To return to the main menu, press the left arrow button until the
main menu appears on the screen (the player’s menu will appear in
the language you selected).
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Chapter 4: DVD Player Menu System
Disc Menus
You can set your language preference for disc menus (a disc’s menu is separate from the DVD
player menu).
Notes: Discs are created differently. The DVD player can’t override some disc language preferences. If a disc’s software was created to
present the disc menu in a preferred language, the preference you set might be ignored.
Also, if the language isn’t available on the disc you put in your DVD player, the disc’s default language will be chosen.
1. From the Main Menu, (player on, no disc playing), highlight
on the remote (the options appear).
and press the OK button
, and press OK (the
2. Press the down arrow button on the remote to highlight
languages appear).
3. Press the down (or up) arrow buttons to highlight the language in which you want the disc
menus to appear, and press OK.
4. To return to the main menu, press the left arrow button until the main menu appears on the
screen.
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Chapter 4: DVD Menu System
Audio
You can set your language preference for movies (titles) you play in your DVD Player – the language
in which you’ll hear the dialogue when you’re playing a movie.
Notes: Discs are created differently. If a disc’s software was created to play the movie (title) in a preferred language, the preference you
set might be ignored.
Also, if the language isn’t available on the movie you’re playing, the disc’s default language will be chosen.
1. From the Main Menu, (player on, no disc playing), highlight
on the remote (the options appear).
and press the OK button
2. Press the down arrow button on the remote to highlight Audio, and press OK (the languages
appear).
3. Press the down (or up) arrow buttons to highlight the language in which you want movies
(titles) to play, and press OK.
Tip: You can temporarily change the audio language while you’re playing a disc by using the Info Display.
Go to page 21 for more information.
4. To return to the main menu, press the left arrow button until the main menu appears on the
screen.
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Subtitles
You can set your language preference subtitles you can see on the screen
while playing a disc.
Notes: You must turn on the Subtitle feature in order for them to appear when you’re playing a
disc.
If the disc wasn’t created with subtitles, you won’t be able to use the Subtitle feature.
If the disc wasn’t created with the Subtitle language you chose in the Subtitles menu, the discs
default subtitle language will be chosen.
1. From the Main Menu, (player on, no disc playing), highlight
Languages and press the OK button on the remote (the Languages
options appear).
2. Press the down arrow button on the remote to highlight Subtitles, and
press OK (the languages appear).
3. Press the down (or up) arrow buttons to highlight the language in
which you want the subtitles to appear, and press OK.
Tip: You can temporarily change the subtitle language while you’re playing a disc by using
the Info Display. Go to page 20 for more information.
4. To return to the main menu, press the left arrow button until the
main menu appears on the screen.
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Troubleshooting
Player won’t work
•Unplug the AC power cord and plug it back in.
No power
• Plug in the DVD Player. Make sure both ends of the AC power cord are securely plugged into the player and into an AC outlet.
Disc won’t play
• Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
• Check the type of disc you put into the player. This player only plays DVD video discs, Video CDs and audio CDs.
• Both the player and the disc are coded by region. If the regional codes don’t match, the disc cannot be played. This player is Region No. 1.
Play starts, but then stops immediately
• The disc is dirty. Clean it.
• Condensation has formed. Allow player to dry out.
No picture
• Turn your TV to its Video Input Channel (go to page 59).
• 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). Go to page 42.
• Turn your TV to its Video Input Channel (go to page 59).
• Sound is muted when you’re using search features (fast forward, reverse, frame advance, etc.).
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Remote control won’t work
• You might be in the wrong mode. To operate your DVD Player, press DVD on the remote before you press any other buttons. If you’re
operating the TV, press the TV button first, etc. This remote only operates RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs.
• 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 might obstruct the remote control from operating the DVD Player. Open the doors.
Can’t advance through a movie
• You can’t advance through the opening credits and warning information that appear at the beginning of movies because the disc is
programmed to prohibit that action.
The invalid icon appears on screen
The feature or action cannot be completed at this time for one of the following reasons:
• The disc’s software restricts it.
• The disc’s software doesn’t support that feature (e.g., angles).
• The feature is not available at the moment.
• You’ve requested a title or chapter number that is out of range.
The picture is distorted
• Did you connect your VCR to the DVD Player? Disconnect it, and connect the VCR directly to the TV and the DVD Player directly to the
TV. See chapter 1 for correct setup and connection information.
• The disc might be damaged. Try another disc.
Picture is distorted during forward and reverse scan
• It is normal for some distortion to appear while scanning.
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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. To make it
disappear, 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 disc’s 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 Language menu (Player Menus) is set to that language. Go to Languages (In Spanish, shown as Idiomas; 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 doesn’t begin
• The rating of the title on the disc exceeds the rating limit set in the Ratings Limits menu. Unlock the player and/or change the rating limit in
those menus.
No forward or reverse scan
• Some discs have sections that prohibit rapid scanning, or title and chapter skip.
• If you’re trying to skip through the warning information and credits at the beginning of a movie, you won’t be able to. This part of the
movie is often programmed to prohibit skipping through it.
Desired angle cannot be changed
• Most discs don’t have the multi-camera angle system, and some discs only have mutliple angles during certain parts of the movie.
Picture is too tall and thin
• Change the aspect ratio: go to the main menu, select Display, select TV Image. Go to page 38 for more information.
Picture is too short and wide
• Change the aspect ratio: go to the main menu, select Display, select TV Image. Go to page 38 for more information.
Cannot copy discs to video tape
• You can’t record DVD discs onto videocassettes because the discs are encoded with anti-copy protection.
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Disc tray won’t open
• The tray lock feature might be set. To unlock the disc tray, press the STOP key on the front of the DVD player and the STOP button on the
remote at the same time.
Disc won’t eject
• When you put a disc into the player, the player may take up to 15 seconds to read the disc. You won’t be able to eject the disc during this
time. Wait 15 seconds and try again.
I forgot my password
• If the main menu isn’t on the screen, press the STOP button. Press the down arrow button until
is highlighted, and press OK. When
asked to enter your password, enter 9999. Highlight
and press the OK button. Highlight and press OK.
Handling Cautions
• Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn all components off.
• Don’t move the player while a disc is being played. The disc may get scratched or broken, and the player’s internal parts may be damaged.
• Don’t put any container filled with liquid or any small metal objects on the player.
• Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.
• Don’t 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.
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Maintenance of Cabinet
For safety reasons, when cleaning the cabinet be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.
• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.
Formation of Condensation
• Due to sharp changes in temperature and humidity, condensation may form if warm air comes in contact with any cold parts inside the
player.
• When condensation forms inside the player, the player may not operate correctly. If this occurs, leave the player at room temperature
until the inside of the player becomes dry and operational.
• If condensation forms on a disc, wipe the disc with a soft, dry cloth by moving the cloth from the center hole toward the outer edge.
Handling Discs
• Don’t touch the disc’s signal surfaces. Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole in the center.
• Don’t affix labels or adhesive tape to label surfaces. Don’t scratch or damage the label.
• Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.
Cleaning Discs
• Dirty discs can cause reduced video and audio performance. Always keep discs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the
inner edge toward the outer perimeter.
• If a disc becomes 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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AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
L
R
S-VIDEO
OUT
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. A
description of each jack follows.
Description of Jacks
AUDIO OUT – Insert audio cables (left - white, and right - red) to the AUDIO R and L jacks on your DVD Player and to the
corresponding Audio Input jacks (left and right) on your TV or receiver.
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.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL type connector) – You can connect a compatible Dolby Digital receiver to this jack.
S-VIDEO OUT – If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect an S-Video cable to the DVD Player’s S-VIDEO jack and to the TV’s
S-Video jack to achieve better picture quality than using the VIDEO jack. S-VIdeo only carries the picture, so you must connect
the audio cables.
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DVD
/
VIDEO CD
/
CD PLAYER
STANDBY/ON
OPEN/CLOSE
PLAY
STOP
REV
FWD
PREV
NEXT
Disc tray
The Front of the DVD Player
STANDBY/ON – 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 – Press to begin playback. During playback, press to pause.
STOP – Stops disc play.
REV (Reverse) – Searches backward on a disc.
FWD (Forward) – Searches forward on a disc.
PREV – 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).
NEXT – 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).
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Limited Warranty
What your warranty 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 we will do:
During the initial 90 days: Exchange the DVD unit with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit.
After the 90 days and within 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 unit’s 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.
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Limited Warranty (continued)
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 handling
fee, if the unit is subsequently received.
4. Ship your defective unit back to us using the replacement unit’s 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 unit’s problem.
• Your name, address and phone number.
Option II:
1. For a fee, 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:
• 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 unit’s warranty eligibility.
2. A brief note describing your unit’s problem.
3. Your name, address and phone number.
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• The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier’s 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 warranty does not cover:
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
• Adjustment of customer controls.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.
• Batteries.
• Units purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
• Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.
• 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.
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Limited Warranty (continued)
How state law relates to warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the United States:
• This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for warranty information.
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How to find your TV’s Video Input Channel
In order to see what’s playing on your DVD Player, you need to tune the TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to
the jacks you used to hook up the recorder to the TV. The Video Input Channel(s) varies for different brands and different
models of TVs. Below are some things to try.
•
•
Consult the Owner’s Manual that came with your TV.
If you can’t find the information in the manual, or can’t find the manual, review the following list of ways to access Video
Input Channels on TVs.
•
•
•
•
There might be a button on the TV’s remote control that accesses the Video Input Channel (see table below for examples).
You might select the Video Input Channel from the TV’s menu system.
You might tune to it by pressing a specific channel number (see table below)
Press the Channel up and/or down buttons on the TV’s remote control (sometimes the Video Input Channel is stored in
the channel list).
Video Input Channel Variations
Button/Switch
on the TV
Button on the
TV remote
Channel
Number
VIDEO
SIGNAL
VID 1
VID1
LINE
VID
S-VID
00
90
91
92
93
INPUT
SOURCE
AUX
VID 1
VID 2
INPUT
VID 2
VIDEO
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Accessory Information
There are various accessories available to complement your DVD Player. Prices are subject to change without notice. All
accessories are subject to availability.
A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for
each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
How to Order
To place an order by
phone, have your
Visa, MasterCard, or
Discover Card ready
and call the toll-free
number listed below.
Optical Plug to Optical Plug for Optical Audio connection
to a compatible receiver.
off
reset
3 feet (part number DV3); price $15.95
6 feet (part number DV6); price $19.95
Use this number only
to place an order for
accessory items.
Surge Protector (part number SCTV 160), price $49.95
1-800-338-0376
Optical Plug to Mini Plug
3 feet (part number DV3M); price $15.95
6 feet (part number DV6M); price $19.95
Remote Control (RCG110DA1) part number 257290
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Camera angle 17, 25
CH +/– buttons 11
G
M
Index
16 x 9 Widescreen 41
4 x 3 Letterbox 41
4 x 3 Pan & Scan 40
GO BACK button 11
Main menu 33
MENU button 11
MP3 files 31
Chapters 17, 19
Cleaning discs 53
CLEAR button 11
Coaxial cables 3
Component video cables 4, 56
Components 3
GUIDE button 11
Creating an MP3 disc 30
H
Display 31
Obtaining 30
Playing 30
Selecting 31
Skipping 31
Handling cautions 52
Handling discs 52
A
Audio receiver 3
TV 3, 4
VCR 3, 4
Accessories 62
AGAIN button 10
Angle 10, 17
Arrow buttons 9, 10
Aspect ratio 41
Audio 10, 17, 21, 29, 46
Audio CDs 26
Audio receiver 3
Audio/video cables 3, 4, 57
AutoPlay 35
I
INFO button 11
Info display 14, 17
Icons 17
INPUT button 11, 13
Input jacks and cables, explanation 56
IntroScan 28
MUTE button 11
Condensation 52
Connection 3, 5
DVD + TV + Audio Receiver 7
DVD + TV + VCR 4
DVD+TV 5
N
Number buttons 10
O
D
OK button 9, 11
ON•OFF button 11
OPEN/CLOSE button 11
J
Digital output 44
Disc menus 14
Discs, compatible with player, 2
Display 40
DVD button 11
Jacks 54
Description 54, 56
JPEG files 32
B
Back panel 53
Buttons
Remote control, 10, 11, 12, 13
Front of DVD player, 55
DVD Discs 14, 15
P
L
Password 37
Languages 45
PAUSE button 12
Picture scan 16
PLAY button 12
Play mode 26, 34
Autoplay 35
F
Audio 46
C
Disc menus 45
Player menus 45
Subtitles 47
Limited warranty 58
Lock 37
Forgot password 51
FORWARD button 11
Frame advance 16
Freeze frame 16
Cables 3
Audio/video 3, 4, 57
Coaxial 3
Component video 4, 56
Explanation 56
S-Video 3, 4, 57
Program 27, 35
Random 27, 34
Standard 27, 34
Front panel controls 55
Icon 36
Menu 36
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Playback control 29
Playback features 16, 29
Player menus 14
Menu 43
Virtual Surround 44
VOL +/– buttons 12
Sound Logic 43
Virtual surround 44
Program play 27, 35
SoundLogic 43
W
Standard play 27, 34
STOP button 12
Subtitles 17, 47
Button 12, 20
Widescreen 40, 41
R
Random play 27, 34
Ratings limits 38
Rated titles 38
Unrated titles 38
RECORD button 12
Regional codes 14
Remote control 10, 11, 12, 13
Batteries 8
Z
Zoom 12, 16
Language 47
Selecting 20
T
Time display 17, 18, 26, 29
Time search 18
Title 17, 18
Important information 8
Pointing 8
Selecting 18
Repeat 17, 22
Troubleshooting 48
TV 3, 4
AB 22
Chapters 22
Button 12, 13
Titles 22
Tracks 22
Video input channel 13, 61
TV Image 40
REVERSE button 12
U
Unlock 37
S
S-Video cable 3, 4, 57
Scene Again 10, 16
Search options 16
Slow motion 16
Sound 43
Unrated titles 38, 39
V
VCR 3, 4
Video CDs 29
Video input channel 13, 61
Digital output 44
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