RCA RC5500P User manual

user's manual
RC5500P
RC5200P
the ultimate movie experience!
digital video disc player

CAUTIONS
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide
slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la
plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusqú au fond.
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and
connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To
prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such
as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for
connections.
FCC NOTE (for U.S.A.):
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference--Causing Equipment Regulations.
CAUTION
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
“dangerous voltage” inside the
product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do
not expose this DVD player to rain or
moisture.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE
OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND
DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION: DVD PLAYERS USE A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD
CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.
BE SURE TO OPERATE THE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS
INSTRUCTED.
CLASS 1
LASER
PRODUCT
Note:
This unit can be used only where the power
supply is AC 120 V, 50-60Hz. It cannot be
used elsewhere.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.
Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of
purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you
need them. The numbers are located on the back of the player.
Model No.____________________________________________________
Serial No. ____________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ______________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
RC5500P
Note:
This DVD player is designed and
manufactured to respond to the Locale
Management Information. If the Locale
number of a DVD disc does not correspond to
the Locale number of this DVD player, this
DVD player cannot play the disc. The Locale
number for this DVD player is Locale #1.
Note:
This device is protected by U.S. patent
numbers 4,631,603 and 4,577,216 and
4,819,098 and other intellectual property
rights. The use of Macrovision’s copy
protection technology in the device must be
authorized by Macrovision and is intended
for home and other limited pay-per-view
uses only, unless otherwise authorized in
writing by Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.

TableofContents 1
Table of Contents
Before You Begin ...............................................................................3
A Short Glossary of DVD Terminology .....................................................................4
A Quick Tour of the Remote .......................................................................................5
Types of Disc That the Player Can Play....................................................................8
Connections ........................................................................................9
Connecting Your DVD Player ................................................................................... 10
Jacks and Cables...................................................................................................... 10
Choosing a Connection......................................................................................... 10
DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks ........................................................... 12
DVD Player + TV with A/V Input Jacks.................................................................. 13
DVD Player + TV + Audio/Video Receiver ............................................................ 14
DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital Receiver........................................................... 15
DVD Player + TV + VCR.............................................................................................. 16
Connect the AC Power Cord .................................................................................... 17
Setting Up the Menu Language.............................................................................. 17
Playing DVDs.................................................................................... 19
Loading and Playing a DVD...................................................................................... 20
To Load and Play a DVD ........................................................................................ 20
DVD Playback Features .............................................................................................. 21
Chapter Scan ............................................................................................................ 21
Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan) ................................................................ 21
Freeze Frame and Frame Advance ..................................................................... 21
Slow Motion Playback (In Freeze Frame Mode) ............................................ 21
Repeating Play ......................................................................................................... 22
Selecting Specific Scenes on a DVD.................................................................. 22
Selecting a Title Number.................................................................................. 22
Selecting a Chapter Number........................................................................... 23
Using the Elapsed Time..................................................................................... 23
Selecting a Title Using the GUIDE Button....................................................... 24
Using a DVD’s Author Menu................................................................................ 24
Using the Subtitle Feature ................................................................................... 26
Changing the Subtitle Language (On the Player) .................................... 26
Changing the Audio Language........................................................................... 26
Changing the Camera Angle ............................................................................... 27
Using the Marker Feature..................................................................................... 27
Storing a Marker During DVD Playback ...................................................... 27
Playing a Marked Part....................................................................................... 28
Clearing a Marker............................................................................................... 28
Playing Karaoke Discs ............................................................................................ 29
Playing Audio CDs .......................................................................... 31
Loading and Playing an Audio CD ......................................................................... 32
To Load and Play an Audio CD............................................................................ 32
Dolby Digital is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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Audio CD Playback Features .................................................................................... 32
Skipping Tracks ........................................................................................................ 32
Repeating Play ......................................................................................................... 33
Selecting a Specific Track..................................................................................... 33
Program Playback ................................................................................................... 34
Deleting Programmed Tracks .......................................................................... 34
Playing Video CDs........................................................................... 35
Loading and Playing a Video CD............................................................................. 36
To Load and Play a Video CD............................................................................... 36
If the Video CD Has Playback Control .............................................................. 36
Bypassing Playback Control................................................................................. 37
Video CD Playback Features .....................................................................................37
Skipping Tracks ........................................................................................................ 37
Repeating Play ......................................................................................................... 38
Selecting a Specific Track..................................................................................... 38
Changing the Audio Channel Output............................................................... 39
Program Playback ................................................................................................... 39
Program Playback with Playback Control................................................... 34
Deleting Programmed Tracks .......................................................................... 34
Using the Setup Menu................................................................... 41
Setting Up the Rating Level..................................................................................... 42
Unlocking the Rating Level ......................................................................................43
Selecting the Initial Audio Language.................................................................... 44
Selecting the Initial Subtitle Language................................................................ 45
Selecting the TV Screen Setting.............................................................................. 46
Turning the On-Screen Messages ON/OFF........................................................... 47
Changing the Menu Language................................................................................ 47
Setting Up Surround Sound Speakers................................................................... 49
Language Code Chart................................................................................................. 50
Reference.......................................................................................... 51
Programming the Remote Control......................................................................... 52
Controlling a TV................................................................................................... 52
Controlling a Laserdisc Player, TV, or VCR................................................... 55
Controlling a VCR ...............................................................................................56
Controlling a Satellite Receiver...................................................................... 59
Front Panel Controls ................................................................................................... 60
Front Panel Messages................................................................................................. 60
Front Panel Display ..................................................................................................... 61
Back Panel......................................................................................................................62
Care and Maintenance............................................................................................... 63
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 64
Limited Warranty......................................................................................................... 66
Index................................................................................................................................ 68
Table of Contents

BeforeYouBegin 3
Before You
Begin
There’s Always a Catch
Because DVD is a new technology, we recommend that
you take some time right now to read through this
manual and familiarize yourself with the player.
I Know, You Really Want to Get Going
I know that you’d rather use your DVD player than read
about it, so I’ve divided this manual up into sections
that address how to use each type of disc that you can
play on your player: DVDs, Audio CDs, and Video CDs.
So, you don’t have to read all of the book at once.
Read the First Two Sections First
The first two sections, “Before You Begin” and
“Connections” include key information to get you
started in the right direction. I suggest that you read at
least these two sections before you do anything; then
you can go back to the sections that discuss the
features as you want to use them.
3
A Note about the Illustrations
The illustrations in this book are
representational, and in some instances
may not exactly match the item
represented.

4BeforeYouBegin
A Short Glossary of DVD Terminology
A Short Glossary of DVD Terminology
Angles When making a DVD, the studio can incorporate
various camera angles which you can select by using the
ANGLE button on the remote. Note that not all DVDs
contain multiple camera angles.
Author Menu The Author menu is the menu on a disc
that allows you to change settings for that disc. We call it
the “Author” menu because its features are “authored” by
the maker of the disc, and may vary from disc to disc.
Chapter Each Title on a DVD can be divided into
chapters (similar to tracks on an audio CD).
Dolby Digital This format is used when 5.1-channel
audio signals are recorded onto the digital track of film. It
provides five separate (discrete) channels: left, right,
center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofer.
If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will
obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD
movies that provide full 5.1-channel Dolby Digital
soundtracks, as well as from titles with the Dolby
Surround mark.
Title A DVD may contain several different titles; for
example, if a disc contains four different movies, each
might be considered a title (and each may have several
Chapters within it).
Subtitling Because so much information can be stored
on a DVD, many discs may contain foreign language
subtitles.

BeforeYouBegin 5
A Quick Tour of the Remote
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You can use this remote to control compatible components.
The component buttons are programmed to operate some
RCA components. The buttons must be programmed to
operate other brands of components. (See “Programming
the Remote” in the “Reference” section.)
(Buttons Listed in Alphabetical Order)
Component Buttons
Use these buttons to turn on the component and set the
remote to control the selected component.
AUX (Auxiliary) Use to turn on a compatible RCA, ProScan,
or GE laserdisc player or VCR set to respond to the VCR2
button. Also can be programmed to control another TV or
VCR. Use with POWER button to turn on some of the
components.
DVD Use to turn on the DVD player and set the remote to
control the DVD player.
SAT Use to turn on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE
satellite receiver. Use with POWER button to turn on some
satellite receivers.
VCR Use to turn on a compatible VCR and set the remote
to control the VCR. Use with POWER button to turn on some
brands of VCRs.
TV Use to turn on a compatible TV and set the remote to
control the TV. Use with POWER button to turn on some
brands of TVs.

6BeforeYouBegin
DVD Function Buttons
(Buttons Listed in Alphabetical Order)
ANGLE Use this button to access various camera angles on
a DVD (if the DVD contains multiple camera angles).
AUDIO Use this button to access various audio streams on
a disc (if the disc contains multiple audio streams).
CH+ Allows you to move to the beginning of the next
chapter or track on a disc (in effect, “skipping” the chapter
or track).
CH– Allows you to move to the beginning of the preceding
chapter or track on a disc (in effect, “skipping” the chapter
or track).
CLEAR Allows you to clear information, for example to
delete a marker that you have set.
DIGITS (0-9) Use the digit keys to input information such
as chapter numbers, track numbers, or to make selections on
some menu screens.
FORWARD Allows you to search forward through a disc
while it is in play mode (or slow speed search in pause
mode).
GUIDE Allows you to see the titles that are available on the
current DVD disc (if the disc contains a title menu).
INFO Displays information that is available about the disc,
such as the current title, chapter, and playing time.
MARKER•ANT Allows you to select (or “mark”) places on a
disc so that you can quickly find them.
MENU Brings up the main menu of the DVD disc. The
information you see will vary from disc to disc, and some
discs may contain no menu at all.
MOVE Arrows Use the arrows to navigate through the
menu system of both the DVD player and the DVD discs. Use
SELECT to choose a highlighted option.
PAUSE Pauses disc play.
PLAY Begins disc play (and closes disc tray, if open).
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INPUT MARKER•ANT
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A Quick Tour of the Remote

BeforeYouBegin 7
PLAY MODE Allows you to program the order in which tracks
are played during audio or video CD playback.
POWER Turns on power when the player is in standby mode;
or puts the player in standby mode when power is on.
REPEAT Allows you to repeat the play of a title, chapter,
track, or Disc.
RETURN While using the on-screen menu system, takes you
to the preceding menu screen.
REVERSE Allows you to search backward through a disc while
it is in play mode (or slow speed search in pause mode).
SELECT Use to choose a highlighted option.
SETUP Brings up the DVD player’s Setup menu.
STOP Stops disc play.
SUBTITLE Allows you to temporarily change the language
preference for the subtitle feature.
SUBTITLE ON/OFF Turns the subtitling feature on and off.
´¬To select a language option for subtitles, you need to use the
SUBTITLE button.
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INFO
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A Quick Tour of the Remote
When !or !!appears on-
screen, it indicates an invalid
button press.

8BeforeYouBegin
A Quick Tour of the Remote
Installing Batteries in the Remote
1. Open the battery door on the back of the remote.
2. Insert four, fresh, AAA-size batteries. Make sure that the
polarities (+ and –) are aligned correctly.
3. Replace the battery door.
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.
Types of Discs That the Player Can Play
This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of
discs, having the corresponding logos:
• Audio CDs
• Video CDs
• DVDs
DO NOT Use CD-R Discs!
The wave length of the pickup of this
DVD player may cause CD-R discs to be
erased. DO NOT play CD-R discs in this
player!

Connections 9
A Few Things You should Know
Before you connect your DVD player, there are a few
things that you need to know.
Protect Your Components from Power Surges
• Connect all components before plugging any power
cords into the wall outlet.
• Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other
components before you connect or disconnect any
cables.
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or
Interference
• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s
back panel instead of straight down the middle after
you connect your components.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them
away from the audio/video cables as much as
possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
grounded.
Protect Your Components from Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the
components. Arrange the components so that air
can circulate freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components in a stand.
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components or
other objects on top of the DVD player.
See Safety Information, inside front
cover.
Connections
9

10 Connections
Jacks and Cables
S-Video Jack and Cable (S-VHS)
The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DVD
player. This jack is available on many TVs and is used in
conjunction with audio cables to connect the DVD player to
your TV.
Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables
because the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not
the sound.
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo
sound quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video
jack.
These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between
components. The DVD audio/video jacks are color coded (yellow
for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your
TV has only one input for audio (mono), you may need a
Y-adaptor to combine sound from both channels.
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
You may not need coaxial cables to connect the DVD player to
your TV, but you may need to use coaxial cables to carry the
cable, satellite, or off-air signal to your television.
Optical Cable (for Connecting to a Dolby Digital Receiver)
If you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable-
type input, you can use an optical cable to connect the DVD
player to that receiver to get the best sound quality.
RF Output Adaptor
If your television has only an RF input jack, you will need to
use an RF output adaptor (not included) to convert the line
output signal to an RF signal.
S-Video Jack
RF Jack
Connecting Your DVD Player
Optical jack
RF jack
Audio/Video jacks
S-Video jack
RF Adaptor jack

Connections 11
Choosing a Connection
The following pages show examples of connections commonly
used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other
components. Refer to your TV, VCR, Audio/Video Receiver, or
Dolby Digital Receiver owner’s manual for more information on
hooking up your specific components.
DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks............................... 12
If your television only has antenna (RF) inputs, you will need to
get an RF output adaptor in order to connect the DVD player.
This connection gives you a good quality picture and sound.
DVD Player + TV with A/V Input Jacks (and/or S-Video) ....... 13
If your television has A/V input jacks use them to connect your
DVD for better quality picture and sound. (For the best quality
picture, use the S-Video input if your television has one.)
DVD Player + TV + Audio/Video Receiver ................................ 14
If your television has an S-Video input, and you have an Audio/
Video Receiver, use this connection to get the best quality
picture and sound.
DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital Receiver............................... 15
If your television has an S-Video input, and you have a Dolby
Digital Receiver (with optical-type jack), use this connection to
get the best quality picture and sound.
DVD Player + TV + VCR............................................................. 16
If you want to include a VCR in your connection scheme, this
shows you one possible connection.
Finishing the Connection
After you have connected all of the components, you will need
to attach the power cord, and set the on-screen menu
language (see page 17 for more information).
Don’t Forget to Plug It In
After you’ve connected the components,
don’t forget to plug in the DVD player.
Connecting Your DVD Player

12 Connections
VIDEO
AUDIO
SURROUND MIXED
DIGITAL
RF ADAPTOR
SUB-
WOOFER
R
REAR
CENTER
L
REAR
L
FRONT
FRONT
R
L
FRONT
FRONT
R
S VIDEO
OUT
1
2
VIDEO
OUT
AC-3
OR
PCM
OUT OUT
ANT IN
TV
DVD
PLAYER
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
RF
OUTPUT
ADAPTOR
DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks
(Good Picture and Mono Sound Quality)
To Connect the DVD Player
If you do not have audio/video input jacks on your television,
you need to use an RF output adaptor.
1. Connect the RF output adaptor into the back of the player
as shown above.
2. Connect the off-air antenna or your cable signal to the
antenna input on the RF output adaptor.
3. Connect the output from the RF output adaptor to the
antenna input on your television.
To Watch DVD
Tune your television to the RF output adaptor’s output channel
(the output adaptor should have a CH 3/4 switch to indicate
the output channel).
Consult the owner’s manuals of the
additional components you are
connecting for more detailed
connection information for those
particular components.
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components or
other objects on top of the DVD player.
See Safety Information, inside front
cover.
DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks

Connections 13
DVD Player + TV with A/V Input Jacks
(Better Picture and Sound Quality)
To Connect the DVD Player
1. Use audio/video cables to connect the AUDIO OUT MIXED
FRONT L and R jacks to the TV.
2. Use a video cable to connect either VIDEO OUT jack to a TV
(or the S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack, if
your television has an S-Video input).
Note:
• Your cable or off-air connection to the television should
not be affected by this connection. Connect as you
normally would to your television. (You may need to
consult your television manual for details.)
To Watch DVD
Tune your television to either the Video or S-Video input
channel. Consult your television manual for specific details.
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components or
other objects on top of the DVD player.
See Safety Information, inside front
cover.
DVD Player + TV with A/V Input Jacks
Consult the owner’s manuals of the
additional components you are
connecting for more detailed
connection information for those
particular components.
LR
VIDEO
AUDIO ANT IN
S-VIDEO
TV
DVD
PLAYER
OR
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
VIDEO
AUDIO
SURROUND MIXED
DIGITAL
RF ADAPTOR
SUB-
WOOFER
R
REAR
CENTER
L
REAR
L
FRONT
FRONT
R
L
FRONT
FRONT
R
S VIDEO
OUT
1
2
VIDEO
OUT
AC-3
OR
PCM
OUT OUT

14 Connections
DVD Player + TV + Audio/Video Receiver
(Best Picture and Sound Quality)
To Connect the DVD Player
1. If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround receiver, use audio/
video cables to connect the AUDIO OUT SURROUND FRONT
L and R, CENTER, REAR L and R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to
the corresponding jacks on the receiver.
If your receiver only has right and left AUDIO IN jacks,
connect it to the AUDIO OUT MIXED FRONT L and R
jacks.
2. Use a video cable to connect either VIDEO OUT jack to a TV
(or the S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack, if
your television has an S-Video input).
To Watch DVD
Tune your television to either the Video or S-Video input
channel. Use your audio/video receiver for audio.
VIDEO
AUDIO
SURROUND MIXED
DIGITAL
RF ADAPTOR
SUB-
WOOFER
RREAR
CENTER LREAR LFRONT
FRONT
R
LFRONT
FRONT
R
S VIDEO
OUT
1
2
VIDEO
OUT
AC-3
OR
PCM
OUT OUT
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
LR
VIDEO
AUDIO ANT IN
S-VIDEO
TV
OR
VCR
(MONO)
1
2
SUB WOOFER
OUT
AUDIO
R
IN OUT
DVD/
LD SAT
AUDIO
L
R
IN OUT
CD TAPE/MD TV
L
R
VCR SAT
IN OUT
VIDEO
DVD/
LD MONITOR OUT
DVD5.1
L
R
DVD
5.1
AUDIO
CENTER
L-SUR
SUB
WOOFER
REAR
R-SUR
AUDIO/VIDEO
RECEIVER
DVD
PLAYER
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components or
other objects on top of the DVD player.
See Safety Information, inside front
cover.
DVD Player + TV + Audio/Video Receiver
Consult the owner’s manuals of the
additional components you are
connecting for more detailed
connection information for those
particular components.
If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround
decoder, you will obtain the full benefit
of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies
that provide full 5.1-channel Dolby
Digital soundtracks, as well as from
titles with the Dolby Surround mark.

Connections 15
DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital Receiver
(Best Picture and Sound Quality)
To Connect the DVD Player
1. Use audio/video cables to connect the AUDIO MIXED
FRONT L and R jacks to the Dolby Digital receiver,
Or
Use an optical cable to connect the DIGITAL AC-3 or PCM
jack to a Dolby Digital receiver having an AC-3 or PCM jack.
2. Use a video cable to connect either VIDEO OUT jack to a TV
(or the S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack, if
your television has an S-Video input).
Dolby Digital
This format is used when 5.1-channel audio signals are
recorded onto the digital track of film. It provides 5 separate
(discrete) channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and
common subwoofer.
To Watch DVD
Tune your television to either the Video or S-Video input
channel for the video output. Use your Dolby Digital receiver
for audio output.
VIDEO
AUDIO
SURROUND MIXED
DIGITAL
RF ADAPTOR
SUB-
WOOFER
R
REAR
CENTER
L
REAR
L
FRONT
FRONT
R
L
FRONT
FRONT
R
S VIDEO
OUT
1
2
VIDEO
OUT
AC-3
OR
PCM
OUT OUT
LEFT
RIGHT
DIGITAL
DOLBY
DIGITAL
RECEIVER
LR
VIDEO
AUDIO ANT IN
S-VIDEO
TV
DVD
PLAYER
OR CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
OR
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components or
other objects on top of the DVD player.
See Safety Information, inside front
cover.
DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital Receiver
Consult the owner’s manuals of the
additional components you are
connecting for more detailed
connection information for those
particular components.
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING
THE DIGITAL OUT JACK!
This player’s Digital Output jack fully
complies with the international
standard governing this type of jack
(IEC958), and is designed for
connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3 or
PCM) receiver or Dolby Digital (AC-3 or
PCM) decoder.
DO NOT use the Digital Output jack to
connect to equipment other than a
Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) receiver or
Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) decoder.
Such a connection can create a high
level of noise that may be harmful to
your ears, and could damage
headphones or speakers.
Older digital equipment, some of which
is not fully compliant with IEC958, is
likely to cause this problem.

16 Connections
DVD Player + TV + VCR
The following is one possible connection if you want to include
a VCR in your connection scheme.
To Connect the DVD Player
1. Use audio/video cables to connect the AUDIO OUT MIXED
FRONT L and R jacks to the TV.
2. Use a video cable to connect either VIDEO OUT jack to a TV
(or the S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack, if
your television has an S-Video input).
To Connect the VCR
1. Connect the off-air antenna or cable to the antenna input
on the VCR.
2. Use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna output on the
VCR to the antenna input on the television.
To Watch DVD
Tune your television to either the Video or S-Video input
channel. Consult your television manual for specific details.
To Watch VCR
Tune your television to channel 3 or 4 depending on how you
set the CH3/4 switch on the back of the VCR.
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components or
other objects on top of the DVD player.
See Safety Information, inside front
cover.
DVD Player + TV + VCR
Consult the owner’s manuals of the
additional components you are
connecting for more detailed
connection information for those
particular components.
VIDEO
AUDIO
SURROUND MIXED
DIGITAL
RF ADAPTOR
SUB-
WOOFER
R
REAR
CENTER
L
REAR
L
FRONT
FRONT
R
L
FRONT
FRONT
R
S VIDEO
OUT
1
2
VIDEO
OUT
AC-3
OR
PCM
OUT OUT
LR
VIDEO
AUDIO ANT IN
S-VIDEO
TV
DVD
PLAYER
OR
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR SIGNAL
LR
VIDEO
AUDIO IN FROM ANT
IN
OUT
OUT TO TV
LR
VCR

Connections 17
Setting Up the Menu Language
By default, the menu language is set to English. If you want to
change the menu language, go to the Setup menu and select
the “Menu Language” option.
Other Language Options
The Menu Language feature changes the language only for the
text on the menu screens. There are other language options
available for subtitling and audio.
For more information on these language options, see “Using
the Setup Menu.”
Menu System Navigation Tool
The menu system has an on-screen navigation tool located in
the lower right-hand corner, indicating which arrows you can
press to point to menu options.
The arrows that are lit up represent the arrow buttons on the
remote or front panel that are currently available. When the
crosshair (+) is lit, you can press the SELECT button to select
the option currently highlighted in the menu screen.
Connect the AC Power Cord
After you have connected the components, you need to
connect the AC power cord. Connect the AC power cord to the
back of the DVD player and to an AC power outlet (AC120 V,
50-60 Hz).
2nd
1st
NOTE: Make sure that the plug is fully seated
in the DVD player.
Setting Up the Menu Languages