Adjust the LCD Screen
you can adjust Brightness, Ratio and Contrast of the LCD screen.
1. Press the
VIDEO MODE
button.
2. Press the / button to select Brightness, Ratio or Contrast.
3. Press the / button to change the setting.
4. Press the
VIDEO MODE
button to exit the menu.
This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for operating this unit. Some DVDs are produced in a
manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. Therefore, this unit may not respond to
all operating commands. THIS IS NOT A DEFECT. Please refer to the instructions accompanying the specific
DVD in question for more information about the options available on that DVD.
“ ” may appear on the screen during operation. A “ ” means the desired operation is not permitted
by the unit or disc.
Playing a Disc
1. Slide the
CHARGE
/
STANDBY
/
ON
switch on the left side of the unit to the ON position.
See Customizing the function settings before proceeding to step 2.
2. Press the
OPEN
knob to open the disc door.
3. Hold the disc by its sides and carefully place it onto the spindle with the label side facing up, pushing
gently until you hear a “click”.
4. Close the disc door. It takes a short while for your unit to load the disc. After loading, the unit will
automatically bring you to the main menu of the DVD or start playing the DVD.
5. If the unit does not automatically start playing the DVD, press the
PLAY
button on the remote control
or button on the unit.
Pausing Playback (Still Mode)
Press the
PAUSE
button. To resume normal playback, press the
PLAY
button on the remote control or
button on the unit.
For a DVD, each time you press the
PAUSE
button on the remote control, the picture advances one frame.
Stopping Playback
Press the
STOP
button at the location where you want to interrupt playback. To resume playback at the
position where the disc was stopped, press the
PLAY
button on the remote control or button on the unit.
If you press the
STOP
button twice, the unit’s memory will be cleared and pressing the
PLAY
button on the
remote control or button on the unit will reset the DVD to the beginning.
Fast Forward / Fast Reverse
1. Press the
SEARCH
or
SEARCH
button when a disc is
playing. Each time you press the
SEARCH
or
SEARCH
button, the playback speed changes in the following
sequence:
2. Press the
PLAY
button on the remote control or press the button on the unit when you reach the
desired point to resume normal playback.
Note:
• The DVD player mutes sound and subtitles during reverse and forward scan of DVDs.
• The fast playback speed may differ depending on the disc.
Skip (Forward / Reverse)
• Press the
NEXT
button to advance titles, chapters/tracks.
• Press the
PREV
button to go back to current or previous titles, chapters/tracks.
• For an Audio CD, use the number buttons on the remote control to go directly to the desired track number.
Audio Selection
On some DVDs, the sound is recorded in two or more formats. Follow the directions below to select the preferred
language and sound system.
1. While a disc is playing, press the
AUDIO
button to show the current
audio format number.
2. Press the
AUDIO
button repeatedly to select the desired audio format.
Note:
• If only one audio format is recorded on the DVD, the number does not change.
• Some DVDs allow you to change audio selections using the disc menu only. If this is the case, press the
MENU
button and choose the appropriate language on the disc menu.
• You can select different audio channels ( Left, Right, Mono or Stereo) on an Audio CD by pressing the
AUDIO
button repeatedly.
Subtitle Selection
1. While a DVD is playing, press the
SUBTITLE
button to display the
current language setting, as shown in the example.
2. Press the
SUBTITLE
button repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language. you can turn subtitles off by
pressing the
SUBTITLE
button repeatedly until the “
OFF
” is displayed.
Note:
• Some DVDs are set to display subtitles automatically, and you cannot turn them off even if you set the
subtitle function to off.
• During some scenes, the subtitles may not appear immediately after you select your desired scene.
• The number of subtitle languages recorded differs depending on the disc. If only one language is recorded,
the language does not change.
• This function can only be used for discs on which subtitles have been recorded in multiple languages.
• Some DVDs allow you to change subtitles using the disc menu only. If this is the case, press the
MENU
button and choose the appropriate subtitle on the disc menu.
Angle Selection
Some DVDs contain scenes that have been shot from a number
of different angles. For these discs, the same scene can be viewed
from each of these different angles.
1. While you are playing a DVD with different angles recorded,
press the
ANGLE
button to view the number of current angles
available.
2. Press the
ANGLE
button repeatedly to change the scene to the
next recorded angle.
• After approx. two seconds, playback will continue
from the new angle selected.
• If no button is pressed within 10 seconds, playback
continues without changing the current angle.
Note:
This function can only be used for discs on which scenes
shot from multiple angles have been recorded.
Display Function
While the disc is playing, press the
DISPLAY
button
repeatedly to display information on operation status.
Elapsed Time:
Elapsed time from the beginning of the chapter/title
which is currently playing.
Remaining Time:
Remaining time of the chapter/title which is currently
playing.
Playing a Disc (Basic Playback)
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you can play a specific DVD title or chapter repeatedly (title repeat, chapter repeat, A-B repeat).
Repeating a Chapter
1. While the DVD is playing, press the
REPEAT DISC
button until the “
Repeat Chapter
” indicator displays on
the screen. The current chapter is played repeatedly.
Repeating a Title
2. While the DVD is playing, press the
REPEAT DISC
button until the “
Repeat Title
” indicator displays on the
screen. The current title is played repeatedly.
To Resume Normal Playback
3. While the DVD is playing, press the
REPEAT DISC
button until the “
Repeat all
” indicator displays on the
screen.
you can play a single CD track or the whole disc repeatedly.
Repeating a Single Track
1. While the CD is playing, press the
REPEAT DISC
button until the “
Repeat single
” indicator displays on the
screen. The current track is played repeatedly.
Repeating the Whole Disc
2. While the CD is playing, press the
REPEAT DISC
button until the “
Repeat all
” indicator displays on the
screen. The whole disc is played repeatedly.
To Resume Normal Playback
3. While the CD is playing, press the
REPEAT DISC
button until the “
Off
” indicator displays on the screen.
Repeating a Specific Section
you can play a specific section repeatedly.
1. While the disc is playing, press the
REPEAT A-B
button at the beginning of the section (“
Repeat A-
” is
displayed) you want to play repeatedly.
2. Press the
REPEAT A-B
button again at the end of the section (“
Repeat A-B
” is displayed).
3. The unit will immediately begin replaying your selection.
To Resume Normal Playback
4. While the disc is playing, press the
REPEAT A-B
button until the “
Repeat A-B Off
” indicator displays on
the screen (the repeat indicator disappears from the screen for a CD). The system will return to normal
playback.
Note:
• Some discs may not permit A-B repeat operation.
• You cannot set the A-B repeat function for a segment that includes multiple camera angles.
• You can specify a segment only within the current title or track.
• There may be a slight difference between point A and the location where playback actually resumes
depending on the disc.
Repeat Playback
Playing DivX® Video or Picture files
This unit can play DivX® and picture files recorded on CD-R/CD-RW discs, USB flash drive and SD card.
To play video files on this product you must first convert them to DivX format using the DivX Plus Player
on your PC or MAC. This application can be downloaded at www.divx.com. Please do so, and then install
on your PC or MAC.
Playing DivX® Video/ Picture Files
If playing DivX video or picture files from a USB drive or SD card, see note
below.
1. Press the
OPEN
knob to open the disc door.
2. Place a DivX® / picture file disc onto the tray with label side up.
3. Close the disc door.
4. A selection menu will appear on the screen.
5. Press or button to select the
picture or
video icon, and then
press
ENTER
.
If picture mode is selected, use below to nevigate the menu:
/ : selects a file
/ : page up or down
RETURN : returns to previous menu
ENTER : plays your selected file
Note:
• For playing files on USB flash drive or SD card, you should plug in the USB flash drive or SD card when the
unit is in STANDBy mode. then follow step 5.
• You can press the button to interrupt playback, and press the PLAy button to resume playback.
• You also can use the GOTO button or use the numbered buttons to enter a photo number and quickly select
any image.
• During playback, press ANGLE button repeatedly to rotate the picture.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device
that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into
DivX video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-
on-Demand (VOD) content. To generate the registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in the device setup
menu. Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration process and learn more about DivX
VOD.
DivX Certifed® to play DivX® video, including premium content.
ENTER
Language Setup
1. Press the
SETUP
button on the remote control or
MENU
button on the
unit in stop mode (when disc is not playing).
2. Press the button to select Language Menu.
3. Press the / button to select the option, then press the button.
4. Press the / button to select your preferred language, then press the
ENTER
button to confirm.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options.
6. Press the
SETUP
or
RETURN
button to exit the menu.
Note:
• Some DVDs may not play in the audio language you selected. A prior language may be programmed on the disc.
• Some DVDs may be set to display subtitles in a language other than the one you selected. A prior subtitle
language may be programmed on the disc.
• Some DVDs allow you to change subtitle selections using the disc menu only. If this is the case, press the
MENU
button and choose the appropriate subtitle language from the selection on the disc menu.
• Some DVDs may not include your pre-selected language. In this case,
the DVD player automatically displays disc menus consistent with the
disc's initial language setting.
Video Setup
1. Press the
SETUP
button on the remote control or
MENU
button on the
unit in stop mode (when disc is not playing).
2. Press the / button to select Video Menu.
3. Press the / button to select the option, then press the button.
4. Press the / button to adjust the setting, then press the
ENTER
button to confirm.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options.
6. Press the
SETUP
or
RETURN
button to exit the menu.
Customizing the Function Settings
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Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Soundtracks encoded in Dolby Digital can
reproduce from one to 5.1 discrete channels of excellent quality audio.
The unit automatically recognizes the Dolby Digital bitstream and provides a downmix suitable for two-
channel listening. An additional Dolby Digital decoder is required for reproduction of the discrete multi-channel
soundtracks available on many DVDs.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Sound System
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Troubleshooting Guide
Printed in China
811-938091W040
Symptom Cause (and remedy)
No power.
The remote
control does
not function.
No sound or
only a very
low-level
sound is
heard.
No picture.
The picture is
not clear.
Severe hum or
noise is heard.
The disc does
not play.
No sound is
input from the
HDMI IN.
• Ensure the AC power adapter is connected.
• The unit is not turned on.
• Make sure the infrared remote sensor is not blocked.
• Make sure the plastic sheet has been removed from the remote control.
• Point the remote directly at the infrared remote sensor on the unit.
• Replace the battery in the remote control with a new one.
• The volume control is located on the side of the unit – please try adjusting this.
• The system is in pause mode. Press the button to return to normal play mode.
• The unit is in fast-forward or fast-reverse mode. Press the
PLAY
button on remote control
to return to normal play mode.
• Make sure the AUDIO/VIDEO output connections are correct.
• The DTS DVD cannot be decoded to have speaker output.
• The unit is too hot; shut off the unit for 30 minutes to cool it down.
• The region number of the disc doesn't match the region
number of this unit.
• Clean the disc.
• The disc is scratched.
• Adjust the LCD's brightness and contrast using the
VIDEO MODE
button on the remote control.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
• Clean the disc.
• There is no disc inside (“No Disc” appears on the screen).
• Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing down.
• Clean the disc.
• A non-NTSC disc has been inserted. The unit and disc region number are incompatible.
• Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in temperature.
Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again.
• Check the connection between this unit and the HDMI IN jack of other equipment.
• See if your TV supports this 480p/576p/720p/1080i DVD system.
• Make sure your TV supports HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
Need More Help?
Please visit online help at http://www.RCAav.com
Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.
System Setup
1. Press the
SETUP
button on the remote control or
MENU
button on the
unit in stop mode (when disc is not playing).
2. Press the / button to select TV System Menu.
3. Press the / button to select the option, then press the button.
4. Press the / button to adjust the settings, then press the
ENTER
button to confirm.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options.
6. Press the
SETUP
or
RETURN
button to exit the menu.
Default
It takes 3-5 seconds to reset the DVD settings to the factory default.
View DivX(R) VOD
DivX® Registration
DivX® registration code allows you to rent and purchase movies using the DivX® VOD service from the internet.
This menu setting will display the registration code of your unit as follows:
YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR DEVICE TO PLAY
DIVX PROTECTED VIDEOS.
REGISTRATION CODE:
REGISTER AT HTTP://VOD.DIVX.COM
Registration service at http://vod.divx.com
Follow the instructions and download the movie from your computer onto a CD-R/RW or DVD+R/-R or
DVD+RW/-RW for playback on the unit.
Note:
• This registration code is for DivX® Video-On-Demand only. Do not apply this code for other applications or
websites.
• If you have already registered this product, selecting the View DivX(R) VOD setting will allow you to deregister
(deactivate) the product for DivX playback - we recommend you DO NOT deregister the product.
Screen Saver
To turn on or off the screen saver (screen protection to prevent image burn).
Note:
When you leave the unit in DVD stop mode for approxiamtely 5 minutes, the screen saver of the unit
automatically appears if you set the Screen Saver to On mode. To turn off the screen saver, press the PLAy
button.
TV Display
Depending on the format of the DVD disc, you can choose the picture format (aspect
ratio) best suited the format of your TV screen.
4 : 3PS
• When wide-screen video is played, this mode clips the right and left sides of the
image so that it can be viewed on a conventional screen.
• Some wide-screen DVDs that do not permit Pan Scan mode playback are automatically
played in letterbox mode (black bands that appear at the top and bottom of the
screen).
4 : 3LB
• When wide-screen video is played in this mode on a conventional screen, black bands
appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
16 : 9
• This is the correct mode for playing wide-screen videos on the unit screen or other
external wide-screens.
Note:
• The displayable picture size is preset on the DVD. Therefore the playback picture of
some DVDs may not conform to the picture size selected.
• When you play DVDs recorded in the 4:3 aspect ratio, the playback picture will always
appear in the 4:3 aspect ratio regardless of the TV display setting.
• Select 16:9 to conform the LCD screen on the unit. Always be sure that your TV display
conforms to the actual TV in use if you connect the unit to a TV.
HDMI Res. (Resolution)
you can set the HDMI Res. (Resolution) to be Auto, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p, according to the connected TV.
Note:
• Select the HDMI resolution according to the performance of the connected TV.
• If the Video out is not set to HDMI, you cannot select the HDMI Res.
JPEG Interval
To set the JPEG Interval for slide show playback. Select Off to disable the slide show feature.
Off: Plays back one file at a time.
5 seconds Plays back images in the form of a slide show at 5 seconds interval.
10 seconds Plays back images in the form of a slide show at 10 seconds interval.
15 seconds Plays back images in the form of a slide show at 15 seconds interval.
Locating a Desired Section
Locating a Specific Chapter / Title
If you know the chapter/title number for the chapter/title that you want to play, you can locate it by directly
selecting that number.
1. Press the
GOTO
button.
2. Press the / button to highlight chapter/title number, then press the corresponding number buttons for
the chapter/title you want (for example: 02, 08, 10 or 15). Press the
ENTER
button to confirm.
3. Playback starts from the selected chapter/title.
Note:
• If the chapter/title number entered is not permitted. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to re-enter the correct number.
• Some discs may not respond to this process.
• This method of locating a chapter/title is available only on a DVD that contains chapter/title numbers.
Locating a Specific Time
you can move to a specific location by entering its corresponding time (hours, minutes, seconds).
1. Press the
GOTO
button.
2. Press the corresponding number buttons (5 digits: X:XX:XX,
for example:
0 30 05, 1 08 23, 1 22 56) for the setting point you want.
3. Playback starts from the selected section.
Note:
• If the time entered is not permitted by the DVD, "
" will display. you should re-enter the correct time.
• Some discs may not respond to this process.
• Some scenes may not be located as precisely as you specified.
• This method for accessing specific locations is available only within the current title of the DVD.
you can combine your favorite titles/chapters/tracks and play
them in the order you determine.
1. Press the
MEMORY
button and a program screen appears.
2. Select the items in the order you want by pressing the
number buttons. Each time you press the Cursor buttons ( ,
, , ), the space is highlighted. Highlight where you want
to enter, then press the corresponding number buttons.
3. Press the Cursor buttons ( , , , ) to move the
highlighted bar to , then press the
PLAY
or
ENTER
button. The DVD player starts memory playback.
4. To resume normal playback from memory playback
a) Press the MEMORy button.
b) Press the Cursor buttons ( , , , ) to move the
highlighted bar to “Clear”, then press the
ENTER
button.
All the input programs will be cleared.
c) Press the
PLAY
button to resume normal playback.
Note:
• If the title or chapter numbers you entered is not
permitted by the DVD, after you press the
ENTER
button,
it will restore to [- -]. you should re-enter correct numbers.
• Some discs may not permit memory playback operation.
• If you select repeat during memory playback, the DVD
player repeats the current memory playback.
• If you press the
MEMORY
button while the display
appears on the TV screen, the display disappears.
• The programmed selections will be cleared when you
open the disc tray or turn off the DVD player.
Programmable Memory
e.g. DVD
e.g. CD
x2
x4
x8
x20
x2
x4
x8
x20
Language
Player Menu
Subtitle
Audio
Disc Menu Lang
Video
TV Display
HDMI Res.
JPEG Interval
Default
View DivX(R) VOD
Screen Saver
TV System
16 : 9
4 : 3PS
Cut off when a wide-
screen video image
is played.
4 : 3LB
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