RCA Scenium DRS700N User manual

DRS700N DVD Player
User’s Guide
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Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it
immediately, or register on-line at rca.com. 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.
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.
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.
CLASS 1
LASER
PRODUCT
Note:
This DVD player is designed and manufactured to
respond to the Region Management Information. If the
Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to
the Region number of this DVD player, this DVD player
cannot play the disc. The Region number for this DVD
player is Region No 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.
CAUTION
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment may void the user’s
authority to operate it.
FCC INFORMATION
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.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back
panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
Important Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this DVD player to rain or moisture.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates
double insulation between hazardous mains voltage
and user accessible parts.
WARNING
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Setup and Connections
Things to consider before you connect ........................2
Types of Discs your DVD Player will play ..........2
Install batteries in the remote control..........................2
Connect the DVD + TV + VCR ......................................3
Back of the DVD Player ..................................................4
Explanation of jacks and cables ....................................4
Front of the DVD Player ................................................6
Point the remote in the right direction........................6
Turn on the TV and the DVD player..............................6
Chapter 2: The Remote Control
Navigating through On-Screen Menus ........................7
Explanation of buttons ..................................................7
Find out if the remote can operate your TV ................8
Programming the remote to operate your TV ..............8
Programming the remote to operate
other components ......................................8
Television Codes (programming remote) ......................9
VCR Codes (programming remote)..............................10
Cable Box Codes (programming remote)....................12
Satellite Codes (programming remote) ......................12
Audio Receiver Codes (programming remote)............12
Chapter 3: Playing Discs
Compatible discs ..........................................................13
Regional Coding............................................................13
Using Different Menus ................................................13
How to Load and Play a Disc ......................................13
Search Options..............................................................14
Playback Options ..........................................................14
Chapter Advance ................................................14
Zoom ..................................................................14
Scene Again........................................................14
Using the On-Screen Info Display ..............................15
Time Display........................................................16
Selecting Titles (DVD/VCDs) or Tracks (CDs) ..16
Selecting a Chapter............................................16
Screen Fit............................................................17
Selecting Subtitles ............................................17
Changing the Audio Language..........................17
Using the Repeat Feature..................................18
Using the Bookmark Feature ............................19
Changing the Camera Angle ............................20
Using the Play Mode feature ............................20
Introscan ............................................................21
PBC (Playback Control)......................................21
Playing DVD Audio Discs..............................................21
Playing MP3 Discs ........................................................23
Viewing JPEG Files........................................................24
Chapter 4: DVD Menu System
The DVD Player Menu System ....................................25
Play/Resume menu........................................................26
Play Mode menu ..........................................................26
Standard Play......................................................26
Random Play ......................................................26
Program Play ......................................................26
Edit Program ......................................................26
AutoPlay..............................................................27
Lock menu ....................................................................27
Locking Player ....................................................27
Unlocking Player ................................................28
Changing Your Password ..................................28
Explanation of Ratings Limits ....................................28
Rated Titles ........................................................29
Unrated Titles ....................................................29
Country................................................................30
Display menu ................................................................30
TV Image ............................................................30
Front Display ......................................................31
Black Level ..........................................................31
Progressive Scan ................................................32
Sound menu ..................................................................32
Sound Logic ........................................................32
Digital Output ....................................................33
Virtual Surround ................................................33
Speakers ..............................................................33
Distance ..............................................................34
Languages menu ..........................................................35
Player Menus ......................................................35
Disc Menus..........................................................35
Audio ..................................................................35
Subtitles ..............................................................35
Chapter 5: Additional Information
Troubleshooting ............................................................36
Maintenance of Cabinet ..............................................40
Handling Cautions ........................................................40
How to find your TV’s Video Input Channel ..............41
Accessories ....................................................................42
Limited Warranty..........................................................43
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home use only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
Things to consider before you connect
Protect components from overheating
• 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.
Types of discs your DVD player can play
• DVD discs – contain high quality picture and
sound content.
• DVD Audio discs – contain high quality sound
content.
• Audio CDs – contain musical or sound content
only.
• Video CDs – 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.
• CDs with JPEG files and/or MP3 files on them.
Some discs may not be
compatible due to laser pickup
and disc design.
VIDEO CD
Install Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote.
2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram on
the remote.
3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.
Important Battery Information
• If you’re not going to use the remote for a month or more, be sure to remove the batteries because they can
leak and cause damage.
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all batteries
are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not
intended to be recharged.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.
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Connections and Setup
TV
AUDIO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Pr
Pb
Y
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
VIDEO
OUT
5.1 CH AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
COAXIAL
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT/
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
DIGITAL
OUT
OPTICAL
L
R
WOOFERCENTER
L
R
REARFRONT
VIDEO L
R
INPUT1
INPUT2
YPBPR
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
CABLE/ANTENNA
S-VIDEO
VCR
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANTENNA
From Cable Line
Notes:
The back of your TV and VCR might
look different than the ones pictured
here. Details about the different kinds
of cables used to connect your DVD
player are on page 4.
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.
Connection: DVD + TV + VCR
1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on
the back of your DVD Player, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV
(sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R).
2. Connect the video cable.
2a. Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the
TV VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV
(sometimes labeled VIDEO IN).
– OR –
2b. S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video jack, connect the S-Video cable (not
provided) to an S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player and to the S-VIDEO jack
on your TV. – OR –
2c. If your TV has component/progressive scan video (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks, use video-grade
cables (not provided) to connect the TV to the DVD player (Y to Y, Pb to Pb, etc.). It is
essential to match the color coded connectors with a compatible TV.
Note: If your TV or monitor has progressive scanning capability, you need to set the Progressive Scan
menu (p. 32)
3. Connect the antenna or cable to the Antenna Input jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled 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.
5. Insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
6. Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch to S-VIDEO or COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN,
depending upon the type of connection you used. Either setting works for the Basic video
connection (2A). Go to page 6
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Video Jacks and Cables
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks and Cables
The Y, Pb, Pr jacks provide optimum picture quality because the video
signal is separated into three parts.
To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the
connection. There are bundled component video cables sold that are color-
coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr jacks (red, green, and blue).
Note: Remember to connect the audio cables because the component cable carries
only the picture signal, not the sound.
S-VIDEO OUT Jacks and Cables
The S-Video (separate video) jack provides better picture quality than
composite video because the color is kept separate from the black and
white part of the video signal. If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect the
DVD Player to the TV with an S-Video cable.
Note: Remember to connect the audio cables because the S-Video cable carries
only the picture signal, not the sound.
VIDEO OUT
The basic Video jack (usually color-coded yellow) is also referred to as
composite video. Composite video is better than the video quality you get
from an RF coaxial cable (the type used to plug the cable feed into a TV).
VIDEO OUTPUT switch
If you connect the DVD Player to a TV that is capable of progressive
scanning the signal, you need to use the Y, Pb, Pr jacks and video cables. It
is essential you turn the VIDEO OUTPUT switch to the COMPONENT/
PROGRESSIVE scan position. If you use S-VIDEO our VIDEO OUT jacks for
your connection, leave the switch in the S-VIDEO position.
Explanation of Jacks and Cables
There are several ways to connect your DVD Player to your TV depending upon the cables you
have and the jacks that are on the back of your TV. Different jacks and cables provide a
different level of performance. The jacks on the back of your DVD Player and the cables used
to connect them are explained below.
Back of the DVD Player
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT/
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
AUDIO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Pr
Pb
Y
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
VIDEO
OUT
5.1 CH AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
COAXIAL
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT/
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
DIGITAL
OUT
OPTICAL
L
R
WOOFERCENTER
L
R
REARFRONT
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Pr
Pb
Y
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
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Audio Jacks and Cables
AUDIO L (left) and R (right)
These jacks send the audio from the disc you’re playing to the TV. The
audio jacks and cables are often color-coded (red for right audio, and
white for left audio). You must connect audio cables to the AUDIO L and R
jacks on the DVD Player and the corresponding Audio Input Jacks on the
TV no matter which Video jack you connect (VIDEO; S-VIDEO; Y, Pb, Pr).
Notes:
If your component has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left
(white L/Mono) audio jack on the TV and don’t connect the right audio part of the
cable.
You must use the 5.1CH AUDIO OUT jacks to experience true DVD audio sound
quality when playing DVD audio discs.
DIGITAL OUT/OPTICAL and DIGITAL OUT/COAXIAL
Use one of these jacks to connect your DVD Player to a Dolby Digital or
DTS receiver or decoder. Some receivers have either the COAXIAL or
OPTICAL type of Digital Audio Input jack, and some have both. Under most
conditions, optical and coaxial connections work equally well — the only
difference is the type of cable you connect to the jack.
If you want to use a less expensive cable, connect a coaxial cable to the
COAXIAL jack if your receiver has a Coaxial input jack. Rarely, but
sometimes, coaxial digital cables — especially long ones, pick up radio
frequency (RF) interference from household appliances, nearby power
lines, and/or broadcast towers. If that is the case, connect an optical cable
(sometimes called SPDIF) to the DIGITAL OUT/OPTICAL jack on the DVD
Player and a compatible Digital Input Optical jack on the receiver.
Note: DVD Audio discs sometimes vary in the way they are created — the sampling
can be different from one disc to the next. To enjoy maximum sound quality and
surround effect of DVD Audio, you must use 5.1 channel analog audio output
(5.1CH AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the DVD Player). If you use the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) for your audio connection, the sound will only be similar to
CD-quality sound even though you’re playing a DVD Audio disc.
5.1CH AUDIO OUT
Use these audio jacks to connect your DVD Player to a home theatre
system if you have one. Each one of the 5.1 Channel Audio Out jacks
maintains the audio on the same track as produced when using this audio
technology (FRONT L and R; SURROUND L and R; SUB (subwoofer); and/or
CENTER).
Digital Out
Optical cable
Digital Out
Coaxial cable
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
5.1 CH AUDIO OUT
WOOFERCENTER
L
R
REARFRONT
DIGITAL
OUT
OPTICAL
Note: DVD Audio discs sometimes vary in the way they are created — the sampling can be different
from one disc to the next. To enjoy maximum sound quality and surround effect of DVD Audio, you
must use 5.1 channel analog audio output (5.1CH AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the DVD Player).
If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) for your audio connection, the sound will only be
similar to CD-quality sound even though you’re playing a DVD Audio disc.
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STANDBY/ON + VOLUME - AUDIO ONLY
PHONES
OPEN/CLOSE PLAY/PAUSE STOP SCAN SKIP
STANDBY/ON – Turns the player on and off.
The indicator lights when the player is
powered on, and turns off when the player is
in standby mode (off).
PHONES – Connect headphones with a
standard stereo type plug.
VOLUME (+/ –) Controls PHONES volume
level.
AUDIO ONLY - When you’re playing a disc,
turns the video on and off so the screen is
blank — you still hear the audio on the disc.
OPEN/CLOSE – Opens and closes disc tray.
PLAY/PAUSE – Begins disc play (and closes
disc tray if open), or pauses disc play.
STOP – Stops disc play.
SCAN << – scans backward (reverse)
through DVD or CD; each time you press and
hold the button the speed increases.
SCAN >> – scans forward (fast forward)
through DVD or CD; each time you press and
hold the button the speed increases.
SKIP l<< – Skips to the beginning of the
previous chapter or track.
SKIP >>l– Skips to next chapter or track.
Front of the DVD Player
3. The first time you turn on your DVD player, the
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.
Point the Remote in the Right Direction and Put it in DVD Mode
When you want the remote to operate the DVD Player, point the remote at the DVD Player,
not the TV. Make sure 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 the Video Input channel, go to page 41 for help).
2. Make sure the remote is in DVD mode (press the DVD button). Press the ON•OFF button to
turn on the DVD Player.
Next Steps
Before you start playing discs, you might want to get familiar with the remote control —
Chapter 2 has details. Playing Discs is found in Chapter 3; the menu system is outlined in
Chapter 4; and Chapter 5 contains troubleshooting, Limited Warranty, and accessory
information.
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Chapter 2 The Remote Control
SUBTITLE AUDIO ZOOM
ANGLE
DVD ON • OFF TV
VCR AUDIO AUX SAT •CABLE
CH +
SEARCHMUTE
CH -
SPEED GO BACK
OK
INFOGUIDE
CLEARMENU
123
456
789
0
AGAIN ANTENNA
REVERSE FORWARDPLAY
RECORD PAUSESTOP
VOL
VOL
OK
GO BACK Returns to the previous
menu.
GUIDE Accesses the DVD disc guide
(if available). INFO Displays the on-screen Info
Display when playing discs.
MENU To see the disc’s menu
during playback, press this button.
MUTE Lowers the volume to
minimum level. Press again to restore
volume.
ON•OFF Turns the DVD Player on
and off.
PAUSE Pauses disc play. When
using DVD discs, press again to
search forward a frame at a time.
PLAY Begins disc play.
RECORD In VCR mode, used to record
a program from TV.
REVERSE Searches backward through
the disc.
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.
0-9 (Number buttons) Use to input
information such as chapter numbers,
track numbers, or to make selections
on some menu screens.
ANTENNA Fuctions as a TV/VCR
button in VCR mode, and a
TV/receiver button in SAT•CABLE
mode
ANGLE Accesses various camera
angles that might have been added
to the disc when it was created.
CH +/- In DVD mode, advances to
the next/preceding chapter or track.
In TV mode, changes channels.
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.
TV Puts the remote in TV mode so
it operates the TV.
SUBTITLE Accesses the the on-screen
Info Display that enables you to play
a disc with subtitles. Turns subtitles
on and off.
In VCR mode, adjusts tracking.
AGAIN Replays the last several
seconds of the title you’re playing.
VOL </> Decreases and increases
volume level.
Navigating through On-Screen Menus
Use the the arrow buttons on the remote to move through on-screen menus.
Press the OK button to select a menu item that is highlighted.
VCR Puts the remote in VCR mode so
it operates the VCR.
SAT•CABLE Puts the remote in
satellite or cable mode so it can
operate a satellite receiver or cable
box.
SEARCH In VCR mode, accesses
Index search feature.
SPEED In VCR mode, selects tape
speed.
ZOOM Enlarges the picture.
AUDIO Accesses the Audio icon in
the on-screen Info Display that
enables you to play a disc in a
different language.
In VCR mode, adjusts tracking.
AUX Used to program a second
VCR, TV, or satellite receiver.
INPUT In TV mode, accesses Video
Input Channel(s).
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The Remote Control
Find out if the remote can operate your TV
This remote control is designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs.
1. Press the TV button.
2. Press the ON•OFF button (if the TV turns on or off, this remote will operate the TV.
3. If that doesn’t work, you can try programming the remote by following the instructions
below.
Programming the Remote to Operate your TV
The remote can be programmed to control many brands and models of remote
controllable TVs.
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) from the list on page 9.
3. Press and hold the TV button on the remote while pointing the remote at the TV.
4. Keep holding down the TV button, and enter the first code from the code list for your
brand.
5. Release the TV button.
6. Press ON•OFF to see if the TV turns off. If it doesn’t, press the TV button and then press
ON•OFF. If you get no response, follow steps 1-4 again, but enter the next code from the
code list for your brand of television.
Note: This remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of televisions.
Programming the remote to operate other components (VCR, satellite
receiver, etc.)
This remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan VCRs and satellite
receivers — just press the corresponding button (i.e., VCR button for VCR, SAT•CABLE button
for a satellite receiver). If you have other brands, follow the instructions for Programming the
Remote to Operate Your TV, but press the component button that applies to the component
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