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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO CAUTION NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury CAUTION:...
Setup & Connections ... 3 Unpack the Box ... 4 Install Batteries in the Remote ... 4 Important Battery Information ... 4 Types of Discs the Player Can Play ... 5 Consider the Location of Your Player ... 5 Protect Components from Power Surges ... 5 Position Cables Correctly ...
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Table of Contents Changing the Menu Language ... 57 Display ... 58 Sound ... 59 Audio Equipment ... 60 The System Test ... 60 Glossary ... 61 Divx ... 61 Playing CDs ... 63 Loading and Playing an Audio CD ... 64 Audio CD Playback Features ...
Please Read This Section First This section includes key information to get you started in the right direction. You’ll get your DVD Player set up and connected. The rest of this User’s Guide discusses the player’s features and how to use them. Section Overview: •...
Setup and Connections Unpack the Box Carefully unpack the items in the box: • DVD player • Remote control and batteries • Audio/Video cables • S-Video cable • Power cord • Telephone line cord • Telephone jack splitter (2-in-1 Modular Adapter) Install Batteries in the Remote 1.
Types of Discs the Player Can Play This DVD Player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos. Divx discs Consider the Location of Your Player You must connect your DVD Player to a telephone jack in order to play Divx discs.
Setup and Connections VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO R (right) and L S-VIDEO (left) AUDIO OUT The Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player (listed alphabetically) AC IN – Insert the AC power cord into the DVD Player and plug the other end into an AC outlet. AUDIO OUT R and L –...
S-VIDEO VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT PLAYER DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO DVD Player + TV with Audio/Video Input Jacks 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.
Setup and Connections VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT PLAYER DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO DVD Player + TV without Audio/Video Input Jacks (Antenna Jack Only) 1. Insert the RF output adapter into the RF ADAPTER jack on the back of your DVD Player. 2.
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT PLAYER RF ADAPTER DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO DVD Player + 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.
Setup and Connections DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital or DTS Receiver To Connect the DVD Player 1. Connect the left and right audio cables to your audio/video receiver and to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player.
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DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital or DTS Receiver S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT PLAYER S-VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DVD Player. See Safety Information on the inside front cover.
Setup and Connections Set the Menu Language After you turn on your DVD Player the first time, the menu language screen appears. By default, the player’s menu language is set to English. If you want the on-screen menus to appear in English, press OK. To change the language, press the down arrow button on the remote until the appropriate language is highlighted.
Register with Divx In order to play Divx discs, you must register your player with Divx. Turn on your TV and your DVD Player. 1. Turn your TV to its Video Input Channel (if you don’t know which channel on your TV is the Video Input Channel, see page 14).
Below are some things to try. • If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV button on the remote that came with your DVD Player. Then press the INPUT button on the remote.
For example, to select a menu item in your DVD Player’s menu you press the OK button. If you have an RCA satellite system, you would press the MENU or the INFO button on this remote control to select a menu item.
RECORD SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE FRAME NOTE: The remote packed with your DVD Player is programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN components. The remote can also operate other brands of electronics components, but you must program it to do so...
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FRAME- Takes you to the previous frame when you’re playing a disc. GO BACK When you’re using the DVD Player’s menu system, press this button to return to the preceding menu screen. GUIDE Allows you to see the titles that are available on the current disc (if the disc contains a guide menu).
For example, to select a menu item in your DVD Player’s menu you press the OK button. If you have an RCA satellite system, you would press the MENU or the INFO button on this remote control to select a menu item.
A New Way of Looking At Things In this section you’ll learn how to use your DVD Player to play Digital Video Discs. Detailed information about Divx discs in the next section. You’ll use the on-screen Info Display while you’re playing a disc to use the different playback features of each disc.
Playing Digital Video Discs Loading and Playing a Disc Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. The following discs CANNOT be used with this player: • Video CDs • Laserdiscs • CD-I, CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROM •...
Using a Disc Menu A disc is capable of having a menu—its own on-screen menu system is separate from the player’s menu system. The disc menu may allow you to change features such as language and playback settings. Although the content and operation of disc menus vary from disc to disc, the following example should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect.
Playing Digital Video Discs Disc Playback Features Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan) To scan through the disc when you’re playing it, use the Picture Scan feature. 1. Press the REVERSE or FORWARD button on the remote when you’re playing a disc. 2.
Using the On-Screen Info Display The on-screen Info Display contains many playback features. To see the Info Display, press INFO while a disc is playing. Use the arrow buttons to move through the different features in the Info Display. Each feature is illustrated with an icon.
Playing Digital Video Discs 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 section in the Info Display. 1.
Selecting Different Play Modes There are three play modes available in the Info Display: • Standard • Random • Program To change the way a disc plays: 1. Press INFO on the remote. 2. Press the arrow right button until the Play Mode icon is highlighted, and press OK (the Play Mode menu appears).
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Playing Digital Video Discs To Use Repeat: 1. Make sure your remote control is in DVD mode (by pressing the DVD button on the remote). 2. While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote (the Info Display appears). 3.
How to Cancel Repeat There are three ways to cancel Repeat: • Press STOP twice. • Go to the Repeat Menu in the Info Display and select Off. • Eject the disc. Changing the Subtitle Language You can change the Subtitle language while you’re watching a disc (but only if the disc was created with subtitles).
Playing Digital Video Discs Changing the Audio Language If the disc was created with different language tracks, you can use the Info Display to temporarily change the DVD Player’s Audio setting. 1. Make sure your remote control is in DVD mode (by pressing the DVD button on the remote).
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. 1. Make sure your remote control is in DVD mode (by pressing the DVD button on the remote). 2.
Playing Digital Video Discs Storing a Bookmark (continued from previous page) 3. Use the right arrow button to highlight the Bookmark icon. 4. Press OK (the Bookmark Menu appears). 5. When you reach the scene you want to mark, press OK. 6.
Your Divx -enhanced DVD Player provides you with the newest in home entertainment technology. The Divx feature enables you to enjoy your favorite movies at home with convenience, flexibility, and affordability. To use the Divx feature, please make sure that you have connected a working telephone line to your DVD Player and that you have registered with Divx: 1-888-NEW-DIVX (1-888-639-3489).
All About Divx How to Play Divx Discs 1. Turn on your DVD Player. 2. Press OPEN•CLOSE on your DVD Player. 3. Place the Divx disc into the tray (Divx logo facing up and make sure the disc lays flat). 4.
View Movie Settings View Movie Settings shows the rating level and format selected for the Divx disc that’s in your player. To see the Movie Settings: 1. Insert a Divx disc into the player and press OPEN•CLOSE. Highlight the View Movie Settings option on the authorization menu and press OK.
All About Divx View Movie Status View Movie Status shows you how much time, if any, is remaining on the Divx disc’s viewing period. To see Movie Status: 1. While you’re playing a Divx disc, press MENU on the remote. 2.
3. If you agree with the price to convert the disc, press OK on the remote (the terms of purchase appear on the screen). 4. If you agree with the terms, press OK (the main menu appears). If you don’t want to convert the disc at this time, use the appropriate arrow button on the remote to highlight Cancel.
All About Divx All About Divx Mail Divx Mail provides you with general information about your Divx account, coming attractions, and Divx retailers in your area. The telephone line cord you connected to your player enables your player to update Divx mail. How to View a Divx Mail Message You access Divx mail from your DVD Player’s main menu.
How to Erase A Mail Message There are two ways to erase a mail message: • from the first mail menu screen (the Mail summary screen) • when the entire message is on the screen To erase the message from the Mail summary screen: 1.
All About Divx Viewing a Specials Message Specials messages describe special promotions, special offers, maybe even contests. 1. If a disc is playing, press STOP (The DVD Player’s main menu appears). 2. Press the arrow down button to highlight Divx and press OK (the Divx choices appear).
Viewing Your Divx Statement Your Electronic Statement can be viewed on your TV screen, for up to three months after the statement date. (If you prefer, you may call the Divx Customer Service Center to request a printed copy of your statement.) To see your statement: 1.
All About Divx How to Set a Dialing Prefix If you have to dial a special number to get an outside line, then you need to tell your Divx Player what that number is so it can communicate with Divx. 1.
How to Get Help (Customer Service) Before you call Divx for help, please check the following: • Make sure a working telephone line is connected to your DVD Player. • Check the troubleshooting section (pages 74-77) to see if some solutions to your problem are listed there.
All About Divx How to Set Divx Limits Divx Limits enables you to set rating limits for Divx discs, restrict purchases of Divx discs (DivxSilver), and restrict purchases of additional viewing periods (Rentals). All of the settings for Divx Limits are in the Lock section of the DVD Player’s main menu.
To Restrict Rentals You can purchase an additional viewing period after you’ve used your initial viewing period. To restrict purchases, you can set your player to require a password before an additional viewing period can be purchased. 1. If a disc is playing, press STOP (the DVD Player’s main menu appears).
All About Divx Important Account Information If you move or change your phone number If you move to another residence or change phone numbers, please call Divx at 1-888-456-DIVX (1-888-456-3489) so your account information can be updated properly. If you dispose of your player If you dispose of your player (i.e., sell it or give it away), it is imperative that you disconnect from Divx properly to ensure that you are not billed for Divx services that were incurred by somebody else.
Putting You In Control This section describes other features and settings that are accessed in your DVD Player’s main menu. This menu system lets you customize your DVD player — set up rating limits, choose various language preferences, change the TV image setting, and more! I’ve written specific steps for each menu item, but you can also play around with the menus by...
Using the Features in the Menu System Let’s Talk About Navigation How to use your Remote to Move through the Player’s Menu System We use the term “highlighted” repeatedly when explaining how to move through the menus. Highlighted means that a particular item stands out from the other items on the screen.
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Static menu items are used in two ways: With a static menu item, what you see is what you get. When a static menu is highlighted, press OK and that action is taken. Disc Guide on your player’s menu system is an example of a static menu item.
Using the Features in the Menu System The Play Menu Options The DVD Player’s Play menu enables you to choose different ways to play the disc. To see the Play menu options, a disc must be in the DVD player. 1.
How to Delete or Edit a Program: 1. After selecting the Play menu, press the arrow down button until Edit Program is highlighted. 2. Press OK (the Playlist menu appears). Press the appropriate arrow buttons to highlight the entry in the playlist that you want to delete.
Using the Features in the Menu System How to Use the Lock Menu The padlock icon tells you whether your player is locked or unlocked. Locked: A password is needed in order to play discs that aren’t included in the rating limits you have set. Nobody can access the Lock Menu items (Unlock Player, Change Password, etc.) without entering the password.
To Unlock the Player: 1. Make sure your remote is in DVD mode (press the DVD button). 2. If the disc is playing, press STOP (the DVD Player’s main menu appears). 3. Press the arrow down button until Lock is highlighted. 4.
Using the Features in the Menu System How to Set Divx Limits All of the Divx features are explained in the section called “All About Divx.” How to set Divx Limits is on page 42. Setting the Rating Limit The DVD Limits feature is a rating limit system. It works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating—which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches.
Using the Features in the Menu System Rated Titles This part of DVD Limits lets you determine how your player will react to discs that contain movies that are rated (in the U.S.A. the Motion Pictures Association of America rates movies as G, PG, PG-13, etc.) You decide which ratings require a password and which ones don’t.
Using the Features in the Menu System Unrated Titles: Some Titles (movies) aren’t rated. You decide how you want the DVD Limits feature of your player to handle these discs: free access or password required. To choose the Unrated Titles options: 1.
Changing the Audio Language Preference The Audio Language menu enables you to choose which language you want the discs to use. 1. From the Language Prefs menu (within the Setup menu), press the arrow up button to highlight Audio. 2. Press OK (the audio language options appear). 3.
Using the Features in the Menu System Changing the Subtitle Language Preference The Subtitles menu enables you to choose the language of the subtitles. 1. From the Language Prefs menu (within the Setup menu), press the arrow down button to highlight Subtitles. 2.
Changing the Menu Language You can choose one of three languages for the text that appears within the on-screen menu system. 1. From the Language Prefs menu (within the Setup menu), press the arrow down button until Menu is highlighted. 2.
Using the Features in the Menu System Display The display menu contains the settings for your TV and the illumination of the front panel. TV Image The TV Image 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).
4. Press the arrow up and down buttons to highlight the setting you want to use. 5. Press OK (the previous menu appears with your selection next to the Front Display path menu). 6. Press CLEAR to return to the main menu or press GO BACK to return to the previous menu screen.
The System Test The System Test displays information about your DVD Player. The Divx or RCA representative may ask you to access this information if you’re having trouble with your DVD Player. 1. If a disc is playing, press STOP (the DVD Player’s main menu appears).
Glossary The glossary contains information about the features and controls on your DVD Player. 1. Make sure your remote is in DVD mode (press the DVD button). 2. If the disc is playing, press STOP (the DVD Player’s main menu appears).
Language Codes Don’t forget to press the OK button after you enter the code. Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali;...
Just Like Your CD Player If you’ve used a CD player, you’ll probably notice that your DVD player has many of the same features as a CD player. This section explains how to play CDs and how to use the on-screen Info Display to access various playback features.
Playing Audio CDs Loading and Playing an Audio CD Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. Note that the following discs CANNOT be used with this player: • Laserdisc • CD-I, CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROM •...
Audio CD Playback Features When playing audio CDs, your DVD player has many of the same features that your CD player has, including track skip, repeat play, and programmed playback. The on-screen Info Display lets you choose various playback features. Track Play Mode Using the Info Display...
Playing Audio CDs Selecting a Specific Track 1. Press INFO on the remote (the Info Display appears). 2. If necessary, press the arrow buttons to highlight the Track icon. 3. Use the number button(s) on the remote to enter the track number you want to play (you may need to press the OK button on the remote after you enter a single digit, track number).
Program Playback To use the Program playback option, you must enter the order in which you want the tracks on the CD to play. 1. Make sure the CD is in the player, but not playing. 2. Make sure Play is highlighted in the DVD Player’s main menu and press OK (the Play menu items appears).
Playing Audio CDs Repeat Play You can tell the player to repeat the entire disc, a track, or you can set A•B repeat. To repeat the disc or a track: 1. While the CD is playing, press INFO on the remote (the Info Display appears).
A•B Repeat Deserves Some Extra Instruction A•B Repeat lets you repeat a specific segment on the CD that you define. For example, if you want to listen to a particular guitar riff within a song, you can set the A•B Repeat to play that part of the song over and over.
Playing Audio CDs Using IntroScan IntroScan plays the first few seconds of each track on the CD– similar to the scan feature that’s on many car radios. To use IntroScan: 1. Press INFO on the remote (the Info Display appears). 2.
Recalling a Bookmark 1. While you’re playing a disc, press INFO on the remote (the Info Display appears). 2. Press the right arrow buttons until the Bookmark icon is highlighted. 3. Press OK. 4. Use the up arrow button (and right arrow button if necessary) to select the bookmark.
Playing Audio CDs The Play Menu Items All of the items in the Play menu (of the DVD Player’s main menu), except Dub Assist, have already been explained in the section “Using the Features in the Menu System.” Standard Play: page 66 Random Play: page 66 Edit Program: page 67 IntroScan: page 70...
Section Overview: Troubleshooting If you’re having any problems with your DVD Player, read the troubleshooting section to find a solution. Troubleshooting is divided into three categories: • Common problems • Disc problems • Divx problems Care and Maintenance • Handling Cautions for the Player •...
Assistance Section How to Resolve Product Performance Problems If you are experiencing product operation problems, please review the troubleshooting section before you call for service. If your operation problem relates to playing a Divx disc or Divx features but you are able to play regular CD audio and DVD discs, please call Divx toll-free at 1-888-456-DIVX (1-888-456-3489).
It is normal for some distortion to appear while scanning. • Your player is equipped with a screen saver (the RCA logo) that appears on the TV when your player is idle for several minutes. There are a few ways to make the screen saver disappear from the screen and return to the player’s...
Assistance Section Troubleshooting Common Problems Subtitle and/or audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting The menu is displayed in a foreign language Play doesn’t begin when you press PLAY No forward or reverse scan Disc won’t play Desired angle cannot be changed Picture has wrong aspect ratio I forget the password...
Troubleshooting Divx Problems Player won’t play Divx discs, but it plays regular discs Can’t connect to Divx Screen freezes when the player is calling Divx There isn’t any player information on the initialization screen Mail message won’t erase Specials message won’t erase A message has disappeared Solutions •...
Assistance Section Handling Cautions • Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn them all off. • Do not move the player while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the player’s internal parts may be damaged.
If you are experiencing a problem that doesn’t relate to Divx discs or other Divx features, please refer to the Limited Warranty (see below) for information on how to obtain repair service. Limited Warranty RCA Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player with Divx Capability What your warranty covers: •...
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Assistance Section To receive a replacement unit before you return yours: Direct to Consumer Exchange 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.
Programming the Remote This section describes how to program the remote control to operate other components (TV, VCR, etc.) The remote automatically operates most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN components. Detailed information about the remote control buttons is in the Setup and Connections section (pp.
Reference Front Panel Controls ON OFF VOLUME OPEN • CLOSE Headphones jack Disc Tray Press OPEN•CLOSE to open and close the disc tray. Front Panel Display (See following page for details.) Headphones Jack You can attach headphones here for private listening. ON•OFF Button and ON•OFF Indicator Light Turns the player on and off.
Front Panel Display Display lights listed from left to right (top row first) NO DISC There isn’t a disc in the disc tray. DIVX Lights when you play a Divx disc. DVD Lights when you play a DVD disc. VIDEO Not applicable. TITLE Indicates the title that is playing.
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, PROSCAN, and GE TVs, VCRs, DVD players and satellite receivers. Testing the remote...
Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in this section. 3. Point the DVD Player’s remote at the component. 4. Press and hold the component button on the remote you want to program.
Reference FCC Registration Information Your DVD Player is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. 1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company/REN Number On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.
Accessories and Order Form Optical Plug to Optical Plug DV3 (3 ft.) DV6 (6 ft.) Optical Plug to Mini Plug DV3M (3 ft.) DV6M (6 ft.) RF Output Adapter Wireless Phone Jack (CRF 800) (D916) ON OFF VCR1 VCR2 SAT CABLE MUTE PLAY MODE REPEAT...
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Reference Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card My card expires: IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Copy Number My card above your expires:...
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Symbols 16 x 9 Widescreen 58 4 x 3 Letterbox 58 4 x 3 Standard 58 A•B Repeat 25 AC IN jack 6 Accessories 89 Adapter, telephone jack 4 Additional viewing period 43 ANGLE button 16, 29 Angle, camera 29 Angle icon 83 ANTENNA button 16 Arrow buttons 16, 46...
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Index Fast motion playback 22 FORWARD button 16 Frame advance 22 FRAME- button 17 Free Access 42 Freeze frame (pause) 22 Front Display menu 58 Front panel controls 82 Front panel display 83 Front panel icons angle 83 locked 83 mail 83 play direction 83 repeat 83...
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Program creating 48 deleting 49, 67 editing 49 Programming the remote to control components 84 Purchases 43 Purchasing Unlimited Play 34 R and L jacks 6 Rated Titles 53 Rating Limits 42, 52 Recalling bookmarks 30 Regional coding 19 Register with Divx 13 Remote control using to move through menus 46 Remote control...