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Page 2: Product Registration
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of PRODUCT purchase. Attach it here and record the serial number in case you need it. The number is located on the back of the player. RC5910P Model No.____________________________________________________ Serial No. ____________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ______________________________________________... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Setup and Connections ......... 3 Unpack the Box ..............4 Install Batteries in the Remote ......... 4 Types of Discs That the Player Can Play ......5 Prepare to Connect the DVD Player ....... 5 Types of Jacks and Cables ..........6 Choosing a Connection ............ - Page 4 Table of Contents Selecting the Subtitle Language ........38 Changing the Player Menu Language ......39 Selecting the Disc Menu Language ......39 Setting the Rating Limit ..........40 Selecting Digital Output Type ........42 Audio Options ..............42 Selecting the Screen Format Setting ......43 Using Still State ...............
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Page 5: Setup And Connections
Setup Connections Please Read This Manual 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. Organization and Material 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,... -
Page 6: Unpack The Box
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 Install Batteries in the Remote 1. Open the battery door on the back of the remote. 2. -
Page 7: Types Of Discs That The Player Can Play
Setup and Connections Types of Discs That the Player Can Play This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs, having the corresponding logos: • DVDs • Audio CDs • Video CDs VIDEO CD Prepare to Connect the DVD Player Before you connect your DVD player, there are a few things that you need to know. -
Page 8: Types Of Jacks And Cables
S-VIDEO JACK also need to connect the left and right audio cables. 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. Each jack is color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). -
Page 9: Choosing A Connection
Setup and Connections 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, or Dolby Digital Receiver owner’s manual for more information on hooking up your specific components. DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks .. -
Page 10: Dvd Player + Tv Without A/V Input Jacks
Setup and Connections DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks (Good Picture and Mono Sound Quality) TV (BACK PANEL) ANT IN RF MODULATOR (not included) VIDEO RF OUT AUDIO (L) ANT IN CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL “Y” ADAPTER DVD PLAYER (not included) OPTICAL COAXIAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT... -
Page 11: Dvd Player + Tv With A/V Input Jacks
Setup and Connections DVD Player + TV with A/V Input Jacks (Better Picture and Sound Quality) TV (BACK PANEL) AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT ANT IN CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL DVD PLAYER OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT To Connect the DVD Player 1. -
Page 12: Dvd Player + Tv + Dolby Digital And/Or Dts-Ready Receiver
Setup and Connections DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital And/Or DTS-Ready Receiver (Best Picture and Sound Quality) TV (BACK PANEL) AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT ANT IN CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL DVD PLAYER PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THE DIGITAL OUT JACKS! This player’s optical and coaxial digital audio output jacks are designed for connection to a Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. -
Page 13: Dvd Player + Tv + Vcr
Setup and Connections DVD Player + TV + VCR The following is one possible connection if you want to include a VCR in your connection scheme. TV (BACK PANEL) AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN FROM ANT DVD PLAYER OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT... -
Page 14: Dvd Player + Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver
Setup and Connections DVD Player + TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver The following is one possible connection if you want to include a VCR and a Satellite Receiver in your connection scheme. CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL SATELLITE RECEIVER IN FROM ANT SATELLITE IN... - Page 15 Setup and Connections To Connect the DVD Player 1. Use audio/video cables to connect the player’s left and right ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV. 2. Use a video cable to connect the player’s 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).
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Page 16: Connect The Ac Power Cord
Setup and Connections Plug in the AC Power Cord After you have connected the components, you need to connect the AC power cord to an AC power outlet (AC120 V, 50-60 Hz). Setting Up the Menu Language After plugging in the player, the first time you turn on the DVD, this screen comes up: Press the number on the remote corresponding to the language of your choice. -
Page 17: How To Find Your Tv's Video Input Channel
ZOOM RANDOM and different models. Below are some things to try. • If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV button MUTE PLAY MODE on the remote that came with your DVD Player. Then press the INPUT button on the remote. -
Page 18: Tour Of The Remote Control
REPEAT GO BACK put the remote in the correct mode. GUIDE INFO Press this button to control an RCA or other brand of A/V receiver or amplifier. Note: This remote may not operate all functions of the MENU CLEAR A/V equipment. -
Page 19: Other Remote Control Buttons
The remote packed with your DVD Player is in play mode (or slow speed search in pause mode). programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN televisions. The remote can also GO BACK When you’re using the DVD Player’s menu system, press operate other brands of televisions and A/V this button to return to the preceding menu screen. - Page 20 ON•OFF Turns on the player when it is in standby mode; or puts the player in standby mode when power is on. Press twice within 3 seconds to turn off all of the RCA, GE and ProScan components the remote operates.
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Page 21: Helpful Hints About The Remote
Setup and Connections Helpful Hints about the Remote ON OFF Pick the Right Mode ZOOM RANDOM Do you keep pressing the buttons on your remote control and nothing happens? The most common solution, according to our call MUTE PLAY MODE Component center representatives, is putting the remote in the correct mode. - Page 22 Setup and Connections...
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Page 23: Playing Dvds
Playing A New Way of Looking At Things In this section you learn how to use your DVD player to play digital video discs (DVDs for short). As a little up-front information, you should know that although some of the remote buttons look the same as those you would use with a VCR or CD player, the functions work somewhat differently. -
Page 24: Loading And Playing A Dvd
Playing DVDs Loading and Playing a DVD 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 • MiniDisc •... -
Page 25: Using A Dvd's Disc Menu
Playing DVDs Using a DVD’s Disc Menu A DVD is capable of having a disc menu—its own on-screen menu system separate from the player’s displays. This menu may allow you to change features such as language and playback settings. Although disc menus’ content and operation differ from DVD to DVD, the following example should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect. -
Page 26: Dvd Playback Features
Playing DVDs DVD Playback Features Several options are available during DVD playback. Exchange Exchange allows you to change up to 4 discs while the fifth disc plays. To change 1 or 2 discs: 1. With a disc playing, press EXCHANGE on the front of the player. The disc drawer opens with two slots available for you to load or change discs. -
Page 27: Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan)
Playing DVDs Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan) ON OFF To scan through a section of the disc during playback, use the Picture Scan feature: ZOOM RANDOM 1. Press the REVERSE or FORWARD button on the remote during MUTE PLAY MODE playback to search through a disc. -
Page 28: Using The Zoom Feature
Playing DVDs Using the Zoom Feature To get a close up view of a portion of the screen, use the zoom feature. 1. Press ZOOM. A box appears on the screen indicating the zoom area. 2. Use the arrow buttons to move the selection box around on the screen. -
Page 29: Program Playback
Playing DVDs Program Playback Program playback lets you set up a specific order for DVD playback. 1. With a disc inserted, but not playing, press PLAY MODE. “Reading disc information, please wait” appears on the screen. When the player is finished reading the discs, the PLAY MODE screen appears. -
Page 30: Using The On-Screen Info Banner
Playing DVDs Using the On-Screen Info Banner Use the on-screen disc information banner to access a specific scene on a DVD. Selecting a Chapter Number 1. During disc playback, press INFO on the remote. The Info banner appears. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons or number buttons to enter a different chapter number. -
Page 31: Selecting A Title Using The Guide Button
Playing DVDs Using Elapsed Time 1. During disc playback, press INFO on the remote. The Info Banner appears. 2. Use the right arrow button to highlight the time. 3. Use the number buttons to enter the time from which you want to start. -
Page 32: Using The Subtitle Feature
Playing DVDs Using the Subtitle Feature When a DVD is recorded with subtitles, you can use the Subtitle feature to view the subtitles on-screen. Changing the Subtitle Language (On the Player) You can temporarily change the initialized subtitle language (provided additional languages are included on the DVD) from the disc information banner. -
Page 33: Changing The Audio Language
Playing DVDs Changing the Audio Language When a DVD is recorded with multiple soundtracks, you can use the Audio Language feature to temporarily change the initialized audio language and audio output. 1. During disc playback, press AUDIO on the remote. 2. -
Page 34: Using The Marker Feature
Playing DVDs Using the Marker Feature Use the Marker feature to select (or mark) parts of a DVD so that you can quickly find the section at a later time. Storing a Marker During DVD Playback 1. At the point where you want to set a marker during disc playback, press MARKER on the remote. -
Page 35: Using The Repeat Feature
Playing DVDs Using the Repeat Feature There are four Repeat Options: • Chapter – repeats the chapter that is playing • Title – repeats the title that is playing • All Discs – repeats all discs in the platter in order allowing continuous playback of all discs. -
Page 36: Using The 3-D Surround Button
Playing DVDs Using the 3-D Surround Button The 3-D Surround Button can be used to simulate surround sound. Spatializer N-2-2 Virtual Audio enhances stereo source material such as CD audio and 2 channel DVD to produce a surround sound effect from just two speakers. -
Page 37: Using The Setup Menu
Using the Setup Menu Putting You In Control The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to set up a rating level, select various language preferences, and even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have (i.e. wide-screen). - Page 38 Using the Setup Menu How to use your Remote to Move through the Player’s Menu System ON OFF ZOOM RANDOM We use the term “highlighted” repeatedly when explaining how to MUTE PLAY MODE move through the menus. Highlighted means that a particular item stands out from the other items on the screen.
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Page 39: Selecting Default Audio Languages
Using the Setup Menu Selecting Default Audio Languages Selecting the Audio Preference Use the Audio Preference menu to select the soundtrack language. 1. With no disc playing, press MENU. The Main Menu appears. 2. Press 1 on the remote to select Audio Language. The Audio Language screen appears. -
Page 40: Selecting The Subtitle Language
Using the Setup Menu Selecting the Subtitle Language Use the Subtitle Language menu to select the language the disc’s subtitles are to be displayed in. 1. With no disc playing, press MENU. The Main Menu appears. 2. Press 2 to select Subtitle. The Subtitle Language screen appears. 3. -
Page 41: Changing The Player Menu Language
Using the Setup Menu Changing the Player Menu Language Use this feature to change the language for the player’s on-screen menu system. 1. With no disc playing, press MENU. The Main Menu appears. 2. Press 3 to select Player Menu. The Player Menu Language screen appears. -
Page 42: Setting The Rating Limit
Using the Setup Menu Setting the Rating Limit The Rating Limit feature works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating—which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. 1. With no disc playing, press MENU. The Main Menu appears. 2. -
Page 43: Unlocking The Rating Limit
Using the Setup Menu Unlocking the Rating Limit You can unlock the player completely or temporarily. Temporarily unlocking the player unlocks the player for the current disc only. To completely unlock the player: 1. With no disc playing, press MENU. The Main Menu appears. 2. -
Page 44: Selecting Digital Output Type
Using the Setup Menu Selecting Digital Output Type If you have a receiver with a digital signal input, use this feature to select your player’s type of digital output. 1. With no disc playing, press MENU. The Main Menu appears. 2. -
Page 45: Selecting The Screen Format Setting
Using the Setup Menu Selecting the Screen Format Setting Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio). 1. With no disc playing, press MENU. The Main Menu appears. 2. Press 7 to select Display Options. The Display Options screen appears. -
Page 46: Using Still State
Using the Setup Menu Using Still State If the picture flickers when you pause a DVD, try changing the Still State settings. 1. With no disc playing, press MENU. The Main Menu appears. 2. Press 7 to select Display Options. The Display Options screen appears. -
Page 47: Dimming The Front Panel Display
Using the Setup Menu Dimming the Front Panel Display Use this feature to adjust the brightness of the player’s front panel display. 1. With no disc playing, press MENU. The Main Menu appears. 2. Press 7 to select Display Options. The Display Options screen appears. - Page 48 Using the Setup Menu...
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Page 49: Playing Audio Cds
Playing Audio CDs Just Like Your CD Player Your DVD player can play Audio Compact Discs, as well as DVDs. If you’ve used a CD player before, you will probably notice that your DVD player has a lot of the same features as a CD player. -
Page 50: Loading And Playing An Audio Cd
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 •... -
Page 51: Exchange
Playing Audio CDs Exchange Exchange allows you to change up to 4 discs while the fifth disc ON OFF plays. ZOOM RANDOM To change 1 or 2 discs: MUTE PLAY MODE 1. With a disc playing, press EXCHANGE on the front of the player. The disc drawer opens with two slots available for you to load or change discs. -
Page 52: Scanning Tracks
Playing Audio CDs Scanning Tracks ON OFF • Press FORWARD or REVERSE on the remote. Pressing either button additional times increases the speed of the scan. ZOOM RANDOM MUTE PLAY MODE Using the Shuttle During CD playback, the shuttle can be used to skip to the next track or return to the previous track. -
Page 53: Program Playback
Playing Audio CDs Program Playback Program playback lets you set up a specific order for Audio CD playback. 1. With a disc inserted, but not playing, press PLAY MODE. “Reading disc information, please wait” appears on the screen. When the player is finished reading the discs, the PLAY MODE screen appears. -
Page 54: Using The Repeat Feature
Playing Audio CDs Using the Repeat Feature There are four Repeat Options: • Track – repeats the track that is playing • Disc – repeats the disc that is playing • All Discs – repeats all discs in the platter in order allowing continuous playback of all discs •... -
Page 55: Playing Video Cds
Playing Video CDs What’s a Video CD? The Video CD format is similar to DVD in that Video CDs can contain movies. The big difference is in the amount of information that can be stored on a single Video CD. This section gives you all the information you need to know to play Video CDs on your DVD player. -
Page 56: Loading And Playing A Video Cd
Playing Video CDs Loading and Playing a Video 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 •... -
Page 57: If The Video Cd Has Playback Control
Playing Video CDs Video CD Information Banner 1. Press INFO on the remote to bring up the Video CD’s information banner. 2. Press INFO a second time to turn it off. If the Video CD Has Playback Control If a disc is encoded with the playback control function, a menu screen appears after the disc is loaded into the player. -
Page 58: Video Cd Playback Features
Playing Video CDs Video CD Playback Features ON OFF The DVD player gives you several options when playing Video CDs, including exchange, skipping discs and tracks, repeat ZOOM RANDOM play, and programmed playback. MUTE PLAY MODE Exchange Exchange allows you to change up to 4 discs while the fifth disc plays. -
Page 59: Skipping Tracks
Playing Video CDs Skipping Tracks • To skip forward to the beginning of the next track on a Video CD, press CH + on the remote (SKIP FWD on the player). • To skip backward to the beginning of the track that is playing on a Video CD, press CH –... -
Page 60: Random Playback
Playing Video CDs Random Playback There are two types of random playback. ON OFF • To play tracks randomly only from one disc, select the desired ZOOM RANDOM disc and press RANDOM three times until “DISC” is highlighted MUTE PLAY MODE on the banner and the front panel display shows “RAND DISC.”... -
Page 61: Program Playback
Playing Video CDs Program Playback Program playback lets you set up a specific order for VCD playback. 1. With a disc inserted, but not playing, press PLAY MODE. “Reading disc information, please wait” appears on the screen. When the player is finished reading the discs, the PLAY MODE screen appears. -
Page 62: Features In The Player Information Display
Playing Video CDs Features in the Player Information Display When playing a Video CD, many features in the player information display work exactly the same as they do when playing audio CDs. However, the features may vary from disc to disc and are generally disc-dependent. -
Page 63: Reference
Reference About the DVD Player This section includes extra information about the DVD player, including a description of the front panel and front panel display, the back panel, some basic use and care guidelines, and a glossary of DVD terms. Troubleshooting This short troubleshooting section will hopefully solve any problems that you might encounter... -
Page 64: Front Panel Controls
Reference Front Panel Controls 9 10 11 12 13 14 GUIDE INFO 3-D SURROUND DISC SELECT SKIP REV. PLAY PAUSE SKIP FWD. STOP GO BACK MENU OPEN CLOSE VOCAL VOCAL ASSIST ASSIST DISC SKIP EXCHANGE DISC SKIP ON OFF PHONES LEVEL PHONES CLEAR PROG... -
Page 65: Front Panel Display
Reference Front Panel Display 1. Indicates disc is loaded. Rotates when disc is playing or searching. 2. Indicates a video CD is loaded in the player. 3. Indicates an audio CD is loaded in the player. 4. Indicates a DVD is loaded in the player. 5. -
Page 66: Back Panel
Reference Back Panel OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Use a optical digital cable or a coaxial digital cable to connect to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver. Dolby Digital offers theater- quality sound. -
Page 67: Programming The Remote
MENU Entering Codes CLEAR To control a TV or A/V receiver/amplifier that is not from RCA, ProScan or GE, you’ll need to enter the specific codes for the brand of TV or A/V receiver/amplifier you have. INPUT ANTENNA 1. -
Page 68: Tv Codes
Radio Shack ...... 1034, 1037, 1151, 1189, 1219, Nakamichi ..............3023 Genexxa ..............1033 NEC ................3045 RCA ..1000, 1017, 1025, 1053,1054, 1055, 1056, 1051, 1058, 1076, 1102, 1110, 1228, 1236 Gibralter ..............1214 Onkyo ............ 3018, 3028, 3029 Realistic ........ -
Page 69: Troubleshooting
Reference Troubleshooting Common Problem Solution No Power Insert the power cord’s plug securely into the outlet. Power turns itself off The power is automatically turned off after approx 30 minutes have elapsed in the stop mode (auto power-off feature). Turn power back on. Play fails to start, even •... - Page 70 Reference Troubleshooting DVD Problem Solution If the subtitle and/or audio language does not exist on the disc, the Subtitle and/or audio initial settings will not be seen/heard. The disc’s priority language is selected language is not the one instead. Set the subtitle and or audio language initial setting manually. selected from the initial setting No on-screen display...
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Page 71: Limited Warranty
Reference RCA DIGITAL VIDEO DISC (DVD) LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor. • 91 days to 1 year - Unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor. - Page 72 Take your unit to the Authorized RCA DVD Service Center of your choice. • Show the Authorized RCA DVD Service Center representative evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale. Pick up your unit when repairs are complete.
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Page 73: Accessories And Order Form
Reference Accessories and Order Form Accessory Order Form for Your DVD Player Description Part No. Price Optical Plug to Optical Plug (3 ft.) $15.95 Optical Plug to Optical Plug DV3 (3 ft.) DV6 (6 ft.) Optical Plug to Optical Plug (6 ft.) $19.95 Optical Plug to Mini Plug (3 ft.) DV3M... - Page 74 Reference To Place an Order: Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by To place your order by phone, have your Visa, filling in below MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll- USE YOUR CREDIT CARD ®...
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Page 77: Index
Reference Connections Symbols Choosing 7 16x9 Widescreen 43 Jacks and Cables 6 DVD player + TV + Dolby Digital Receiver 2x Playback Audio 42 Jog Button 25 3-D Surround button 17, 34, 62 DVD player + TV + VCR 11 DVD player + TV + VCR + Satellite 4x3 LB (Letterbox) 43 Receiver 12... - Page 78 Reference Player information display Setup and Connections 3 video CD 60 Setup menu 35 Power Off, Auto 34 Shuttle 25 Pro-tect Plus™ 34 Skipping tracks Product Registration 2 audio CD 49 Program playback video CD 57 Slow motion playback 25 audio CD 51 deleting tracks 27, 51, 59 Still Mode 44...
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