RCA SCENIUM D56W136DBYX1 User Manual

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  • Page 2 Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return This DVD player is designed it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA Scenium Consumer Electronics and manufactured to respond product may also be registered at www.rcascenium.com/productregistration. to the Region Management Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed.
  • Page 3 | portant |nfor ation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS l{_,ac] these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dlT cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the manufhcturer's instructions.
  • Page 4: Important Information

    Hi-Pix Picture Enhancement System The Hi-Pix Picture Enhancement System incorporates two of RCA's most advanced technologies: "lYuScan Digital Reality and the AVR Picture Projection System. The result is the ultimate in true-to-life picture performance that provides the optimum...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    of Contents Important Information ............. Chapter 5: Using the DVD Menu Key Features Overview ............ The DVD's Menu System ..........The Play/Resume Play Option ........Chapter 1: Connections & Setup The Play Mode Menu ............The Lock Menu ..............Things to Consider Before You Connect ......4 The Display Menu ............
  • Page 6: Things To Consider Before You Connect

    ¢onn ctiQns Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any" of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV/DVD and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
  • Page 7: Choose Your Connection

    I_88&206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA Scenium product, please visit www.rcascenium.com/customersupport. Cables Connection Go to...
  • Page 8 ¢onn_ctiQns Setup OFF-AIRANTERHA SATELLITERECDVER A_TOU_ $ATk_ TV/DVD COMPOSITE _NF'UTS I_°_ _ _i'°_ ® Graphics contained within lhispublication arefi_r representation only. Chapter...
  • Page 9: Tv/Dvd + Hdtv Tuner + Vcr

    Connections Setup TV/DVD + HDTV Tuner + VCR Make sure cable or antenna and/or satellite is connected to your VCR. A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to lhe antenna input on lhe HDTV Tuner. B. Connect the satellite dish antenna to the satellite input on the HDTV Tuner.
  • Page 10 ¢onn_ctiQns Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER TV/OVD Graphics contained within thispublication ar_fi_r r_presentation only. Chapter...
  • Page 11: Tv/Dvd + Satellite Receiver + Vcr

    Connections Setup TV/DVD + Satellite Receiver + VCR Connect your VCR to your TV/DVD. A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR's antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input jack on tim TV/DVD. B. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R Audio jacks...
  • Page 12 ¢onn_ctiQns Setup TV/DVD COMPONENTI_PUTS COMPOS_INPUTS ® Graphics contained within lhis publication ar_ fi_r r_presentation only. Chapter...
  • Page 13: Tv/Dvd + Dvd + Vcr

    Connections Setup TV/DVD + DVD + VCR Connect your VCR to your TV/DVD. A. Connect a coaxial cab|e to the VCR's antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input jack on tim TV/DV1). B. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R Audio jacks...
  • Page 14: Tv/Dvd + A/V Receiver Or Speakers

    ¢onn ctiQns Setup TV/DVD + A/V Receiver or Speakers These are two different ways your TV/DVD uses a component to hear audio. Connect audio cables to either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO L and R OUTFUT jacks and to the Audio Inputs on the A/V receiver. •...
  • Page 15: The Front Of Your Tv/Dvd

    Connections Setup The Front of Your TV/DVD Front Input Jacks The TV/1)V1) has front inputs for convenience: one set of audio/video input jacks, an S-Video jack and a headphones jack. The jacks are ideal for using a video game console or a camcorder. Locate the jacks either on the front of the TV/DVD or on one of the sides.
  • Page 16: Plug In The Tv/Dvd

    ¢onn_ctiQns Setup Plug in the TV/DVD Plug the end of"the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into file outlet. Put batteries in the remote • Remove file battery compartment cover from tile back of tile remote by pushing the "taband lifting off the cover.
  • Page 17 Connections Setup Complete Auto Channel Search next screen asks you to make sure you've connected the "I_/1)Vl) to a cable, satellite, or off-air signal. When you're sure ttmt a signal is connected to your TV/1)V1), press OK on your remote to go to the Channel.sel_tp screen.
  • Page 18: The Buttons On The Remote Control

    AUX/HD Puts the remote in AUX/HD mode. As a default, this butKm controls some models of RCA HDTV Tuners. It can also be programmed to operate some brands of an additional remote-controllable components.
  • Page 19 TV press ON*OFFtwice within two seconds, viewing. Please note that when you "unfreeze" you go back to live programming Thisfeature only works with most RCA,GE, (skipping any programming that occmxed during the freeze).
  • Page 20: Programming The Remote

    The unive_:sal remote can be program_:qed to operate most brands of re_:qote controllable components. The remote is already progrm:q_:qed to operate _:qost RCA, GE, and Proscan components. Also, the AUX/HD bulton can be program_:qed to operate most brands of an additional remote-controllable...
  • Page 21: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It

    Using Remote Control Using Automatic Code Search If 1)irect Entw does not work for your component, try" Auto Code Search. To stop the automatic code search without following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each programming any components, press and of your components.
  • Page 22: The Learning Feature

    Using Remote Control The Learning Feature Before using the learning feature, make sure this TV's remote control is programmed to control other components you have connected to tim TV. Programming the remote control erases all learned commands for that component mode.
  • Page 23: Volume Punchthrough

    Using Romote Control 5. With tile remote consols lacing each olher and no morn lhan 2 inches apart, press and hold the buuon of the component's remote control that has the functionality you are recording to the TV's remote control. Keep pressing lhe button until lhe TV/I)VD mmote's component bullon light turns olT and back on (the function has been saved to lhe TV/1)VD mmolc).
  • Page 24: Remote Control Codes

    ........'RII3 I__lllas()_ll¢ ....... 4¸188 Kenwood ........4()Id Audio Cassette Pioneer ........4049 Onkyo ......... 4022 GE ..........4006 RCA ......4007, _R)50, 4062 ()ptimus ........d()28 ..... 4006 Sea_ ........4059 Pana_xlic ......d023, 41)2d S_ly ......... 4051, 4061 RCA ......
  • Page 25 Eastern ........5016 Rlii ......2003, 2017, 2062 _VC ......3078 ..2078 Rmai ......... 2(¸)22 GE ........5002, 5003 RCA ......3O79 ..2079 Garm_ ........2(122 Gemim ......... 5017, 5018 ..20_1. 200], 21K_, 20Iv, 2018, 2060, 2063, 2(_2 Samsung ....
  • Page 26: Chapter 3: Playing Dvds

    Playing DVDs Regional Coding Both the TV/DVD unit and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes don't match, the disc won't play. This unit's code is region 1. Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed...
  • Page 27: Using A Disc Menu

    P|aying DVDs Using a Disc Menu A disc is capable of having an on-screen menu that is separate from the DVD's menu system and on-screen Info Display. The disc menu might only contain a list of tlle titles and chapters, or it may allow you to change features...
  • Page 28 Playing DVDs 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 feature in the Infi_ Display. While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display.
  • Page 29 P|aying DVDs Using the Repeat Feature The default mode for the Repeat feature is Oft'. There are four Repeat options: • Disc - repeats the disc that is playing • Title - repeats the title tllat is playing • Chapter - repeats the chapter that is playing •...
  • Page 30: Channel Banner

    Using 'lrV i=ea ures Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or 1NFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes llle items on the Channel Banner screen (leli to right and top to bottom). Current screen format.
  • Page 31 Using "lr % Features How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature The way you set up the automning _atum in the TV's menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and tile way you have each component connected to your "IV. When you set up autotuning, you're telling the TV/1)VD what channel/input to tune to when you press the...
  • Page 32: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    Using Features Parental Controls and V-Chip Note: The choices in the UN V-CHIP and Canada V-CHIP menus involve software This section describes the Parental Control feature associated with TV broadcasts (cable, inside your TV (rel)ixed to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs satellite and/or off-air).
  • Page 33 Using "TV% Features The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you sdect wh_'ther the status of the agcd_ased paring limit to Content Themes the Ie_ is View oi"...
  • Page 34 Using "rv i=ea ures Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age- based rating level. block programs with higher ratings: Press the up or down arrow butlon to scroll to the rating corresponding with die lowest rating you do not want the child...
  • Page 35 Using Features Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have |he option of going back and changing some of tile them back to _) View: Determine the content themes you want to change to (*_) View. Press tile down arrow bntton to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change, such as _ under language (L) corresponding...
  • Page 36 Using "lrV i=ea ures Rating Canadian French V-Chip Rating System Adults. Programming is t_n" adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent 18 ans + scen(.'S. Viewers 16 and over. Programming is not suitable for those under age 16. This progi'am contains 16 ans + frequent...
  • Page 37 Using Features V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the Movie Rating Limit menu: Press MENU on the remote control (tile TV's MAIN MENU appears). Select Parental Control. Select US V-Chip. Select V-Chip movie rati*zg.
  • Page 38: Pip (Picture-In=Picture) And Pop (Picture-Outside-Picture)

    Using "rv% i=ea ures PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and POP (Picture-outside-Picture) Operation The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. POP (picture-outside-picture) lets you display two windows side by side. Note: PIPand POPare not available for DVI sources, component video sources (CMPI or CMP2), or when you're using the internal PIP example DVD playe_...
  • Page 39: The Dvd's Menu System

    The DVD's Menu System The 1:/_,7)s merm system is not the s_mle its the disc m_trm or the Info DispIay. 'tIle 1)_,7) s main m_trm comes up w;hen them is no disc playing. K you're playing a di_:, press b_I"OPon the remote control to stop playtx_ck and bring up the DVDs main m_rau, The Play/Resume Play Option "lb get to file 17V1)s main menu, pmss STOP on ff_e mmote control.
  • Page 40 ttighlight the Chapter box and use the up/down arrows or the nurrfl:_er bt_ttons on the mmote to enter the chapter you want to play first and press OK. The highlight jumps to tile Add bt_tton. Press OK to add that chapter to the Program Hat. The highIight jumps ba<_ to the Title box so you can add room titles ancFor dlapters.
  • Page 41: The Lock Menu

    The Lock Menu The padlock icon is dispIayed on the DVDs main menu which shows whether your DVD is locked or unIocked. locked, A pass;vv'ord is needed in order to play discs that aren't included in die rating limits you have set. Wh<rr_the DVI) is locked, no one can access the Lock Menu items without entering the password.
  • Page 42 Changing to a Different Country's Rating System Some countries use distant rating systems. The default _r this TV/ITVI) is tile United S_tes. You c_ change to a distant country's ratting system through the Lock menu. If tile disc is playing, press STOP (the DVI)'s main menu is displayed). From the main menu, highligl_lt the Lock option and press OK (the Lock ment_ appears).
  • Page 43: The Display Menu

    System Test There are several tests you can run [:rom the System _t_:stmenu, 1" a probl<_n is l_und, the text will appear in light gray, tfighJight "!_xtwithin the Lock menu. ,5_l,,xl_,m Press OK to dispIay the 6),_tem Text R_ults screen, Press the left arrow key to return to the main menu.
  • Page 44: The Languages Menu

    To clmnge the digital output: From the *_ain *_enu, highlight and select tl_le,S_und option and press OK _.tl_le ,S_und *_ent_ is dispIayed), Highlight the t_gital OugJut option and press OK. Highlight tile desired outpt_t and press OK, Press the left arrow key to return to the *r_ain menu. Notes: If you set Digital Output to D TS,you must have your unit connected to a receiver or decoder with the DTS feature and the disc you play must support the DTS audio format, tf you choose DT5 and your receiver or decoder doesn't support DTS,you won't hear any audio...
  • Page 45: Sound Menu

    Sound Menu '[lie Sound menu lets you adjust audio output. "1_ access the Sound menu, press MF, N U on the remote, and then select .5_J_nd from the main _r_enu. The following audio it_as can be adjusted: &_und se_ings, ,S_und/'lq_e, .S_und mode, 5>IP, .S_und Logic, Headphone se_tings, and Graphic eq*_lizt_.
  • Page 46: Picture Menu

    Using Menu System Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second language, if one is available. The le|tei_s "SAP" appear in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono.
  • Page 47 Using "rV Menu System Autoformat When enabled (box checked) llle TV automatically detects the screen format the signal is sending for each channel, as well as input channels. Video noise reduction Reduce picture "static" or any" type of interference. This feature is especially useffd for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions.
  • Page 48: Channel Guide Menu

    Using "lrV Menu System Channel Guide Menu Allows you to view and select from the entire channel list and their labels. Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Channel Guide menu. Use the up or down arrow to scroll through the list.
  • Page 49: Setup Menu

    Using Menu System Setup Menu The Setup izqenu lets you configure the TV/DVD to fit its SmToundings and your pretE'rences. To access the Setzq) menu, press MENU on |he re_zqote, and dmn select Setup from the _:qain _:qenu. Channel setup Signal T3Pe The "IV chooses the signal type during llle initial selup.
  • Page 50 Using "IFV Menu System Closed Caption Many programs are encoded widl closed-caplioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on dm TV screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded...
  • Page 51: Using The Info Display

    |nfor ation Disp|ays Using the Info Display Your TV/1)VD gives you many" options when playing difl_.'rent types of discs. You can access these features through lhe on- screen lnfo Display. To access dm lntk_ Display while a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote. The Intk) Display appears across lhe top of the screen.
  • Page 52: Selecting A Specific Index

    |nfor ation Disp|ays ÷ Selecting a Specific Index (Available only on Video CDs) Press INFO on the remolc. Highlight lhe hzdex icon from lhe lnfo Display. Use the number(s) on the remote to enler lhe index number you wanl to play, or use the up/down arrows to scroll through...
  • Page 53: Editing A Playlist

    |nfor ation Disp|ays To edit an MP3 disc: If the disc" is playing, press STOP to slop playback 0he DVD's main menu appears). Highlight Play Mode and press OK (the Play Mode menu appears). Highlight Edit Program and press OK (the Edit Program screen appears).
  • Page 54: Changing The Audio Channel Output

    |nfor ation Disp|ays A.B Repeat (Available only on Audio CDs) A-B Repeat lets you define a specific segment on tile disc that you want to repeat: Find the spot on %e disc that is a few seconds before the beginning of lhe part you want to repeat (this gives you time to access lhe lnfo Display and lhe Repeat lkmture).
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Otbor |nfor ation Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV/DVD can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note for US customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct...
  • Page 56 Other |n orma iQn Camera angle cannot be changed Som_, discs don't have the" multi-cam_,ra angle system and some discs only have it in certain parts of the movie. Picture is too tall and thin Change the aspect ratio using TVlmage setting in the I)isplay...
  • Page 57 Otbor |nfor ation No sound, picture okay Maybe* the sound is muted. "Fry pressing the* volume up button to restore sound. if using S-Video or Y, I'B ER remember to also connect the component's left and right audio output jacks to the TV/DVD's L and R Audio...
  • Page 58: Explanation Of Jacks

    Oth r |n orma ion Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) 'lllis section desci-ib_,s jacks to make connections. 'llleI'e several ways to connect components to your 'IV. ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable, cable box, or if using the examples on pages 5-11, a VCR.
  • Page 59 Otbor |nfor ation DVI-HDTV Input Lets you connect an HDTV 'I\mer with a DVI output. DVI (Digital VL_ual Interface) Provides an uncompressed, digital vide<) interface developed for high-bandwidth digital connection, it suppons the overlay of high-resolution graphics needed by some electronic program guide navigation and other interactive services.
  • Page 60: Fcc Information

    Other |n orma iQn FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pall 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfl.'rence in a residential installation.
  • Page 61: Limited Warranty

    Otbor |nfor ation SCENIUM by RCA HDTV Monitor/DVD Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: Defi.'cts in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: One year fiom dau, of purchase fi_r labor. One year from date of purchase fi)r palls.
  • Page 62: Accessory Information

    Y, PR PB jacks to the 'IV. 261668, price: $2825 Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type phono plugs. Gold-Tipped cable I)T6DC (6-if), price: $24.95 VH83 (6-ft., mono), price: $5.95 VH84 (6-ft., stereo), price: $9.95 DT12DC (12-fl), price: $34.95...
  • Page 63: Index

    index Repeat 27, 51 Maximum 'IV w)lume Digital output A'B Repeat 27, 51 Reverse 3:2 pulldown Accessories Disc menu Menu button Ageq)ased ratings Display menu channel guide Amplifier S-Video button display Angle camera cable 5, 60 language 42, 47 programming Arrow buttons lock 39 unrated titles...
  • Page 64 Visit the RCA Scenium website at www.rcascenium.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street...

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