RCA TV DVD Combo RCRVD2022 User Guide

TV/DVD  
User's Guide  
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Table of Contents  
Playback Options ................................15  
Repeat............................................................... 15  
Zoom.................................................................. 15  
Connections and Setup  
Things to Consider Before  
Connecting Components ..................2  
Explanation of Jacks and Cables.........3  
Front Panel Controls.............................4  
Putting Batteries in the Remote.........4  
DVD Info Menu...................................16  
Display Info .........................................17  
DVD Menu System..............................17  
DVD Menu Navigation .......................18  
Setup Menus.......................................18  
General Setup Page ....................................... 18  
TV Display.................................................... 18  
Angle Mark ................................................. 18  
OSD Lang..................................................... 18  
Screen saver ............................................... 19  
Last Memory............................................... 19  
Speaker Setup Page....................................... 19  
Downmix ..................................................... 19  
Dual Mono .................................................. 19  
Dynamic....................................................... 20  
Preference Page.............................................. 20  
PBC................................................................ 20  
Audio ............................................................ 20  
Subtitle ........................................................ 20  
Disc Menu....................................................21  
Parental.........................................................21  
Password.......................................................21  
Default ..........................................................21  
The Remote Control  
The Buttons On the Remote control ..5  
TV Function Buttons.........................................5  
DVD Function Buttons.....................................6  
Using TV Menus  
TV Menus...............................................7  
TV Menu Navigation .......................................7  
The PICTURE Menu ...........................................7  
The SOUND Menu .............................................8  
The TIMER Menu ...............................................8  
The FUNCTION Menu .......................................8  
The TUNING Menu............................................9  
The PASSWORD Menu.....................................9  
PARENTAL CONTROL and V-CHIP.....10  
The PARENTAL GUIDE Menus ......................10  
Turn on PARENTAL GUIDE.............................10  
Blocking TV Ratings........................................11  
Blocking Specific Content Themes............ 12  
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit.......................... 13  
Playing Audio CDs...............................21  
Playing mp3 Discs...............................22  
Playing Picture CDs ............................22  
Playing CD files (JPEG or mp3).........22  
Playing Discs  
DVD Basics...........................................14  
Regional Coding ............................................. 14  
Using Different Menus ................................. 14  
Types of Discs Your DVD Will Play............. 14  
Other Information  
Troubleshooting..................................23  
Recommendations and information  
concerning discs .................................26  
Search Options....................................15  
Picture Scan..................................................... 15  
Chapter Advance............................................ 15  
Additional Information ......................27  
Table of Contents  
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Connections and Setup  
Things to Consider Before Connecting Components  
Important Stand and Base Safety Information  
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of  
adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed  
off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and or damage the TV. Refer to the  
Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.  
Protect Components From Power Surges  
Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet.  
Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any  
cables.  
Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference  
Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.  
Place any Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the side(s) of the TV’s back panel instead of  
straight down the back after connecting components.  
Try not to coil any twin-lead antenna cables and keep them away from all A/V cables as  
much as possible.  
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet  
packed with your unit for detailed information.  
Protect Components From Overheating  
Never block ventilation slots in any component. Arrange the components so that air  
can circulate freely.  
Do not stack components.  
Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand.  
Place an amplifier or other hot component on the top shelf of a stand so heated air  
rising from it will not flow around other components.  
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Connections and Setup  
TV/DVD  
Explanation of Jacks and Cables  
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You can connect other components to your TV/DVD player such as a VCR, video camera, or audio receiver.  
There are several ways to connect your other components to your TV/DVD player depending upon the cables  
you have and the jacks that are on the back of the components. Different jacks and cables provide a different  
level of performance. The jacks on the back of your TV/DVD Player and the cables used to connect them are  
explained below.  
Note: If you do not connect a cable, antenna, or another component to your TV, the TV will automatically  
shut off after 15 minutes to save power.  
VIDEO Jack and Cable  
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).  
Usually the video cable is bundled with the audio cables (white and red).  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO Jack and Cable  
The S-VIDEO (separate video) jack provides better picture quality than  
composite video (the VIDEO jack) because the color is kept separate from  
the black and white part of the video signal.  
Note: Remember to connect the audio cables because the S-Video cable carries  
only the picture signal, not the sound.  
S-VIDEO  
AUDIO L (left) and R (right) Jacks and Cables  
These jacks are used for audio connections of other components 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 TV/DVD player and the corresponding jacks  
on the component no matter which Video jack [AV1 (SVID), DVD, AV3  
(side front)] you connect.  
Note: If your component has only one audio output 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.  
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Digital Audio Out/Coaxial Jack  
Use this jack to connect your TV/DVD Player to a Dolby* Digital or DTS receiver or decoder.  
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc.  
Front Panel Controls (from left to right)  
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the  
TV/DVD’s features.  
POWER Turns the TV/DVD on and off.  
PLAY/PAUSE Plays and pauses disc playback.  
STOP Stops disc playback.  
REV. (Reverse) Searches backward through a disc while it is in play mode. Press and hold remote control to  
go to the previous chapter.  
FWD. (Forward) Searches forward through a disc while it is in play mode. Press and hold to advance to the  
next chapter.  
OPEN/CLOSE Opens and closes the disc tray.  
INPUT Toggles the Video Input Channels from [TV (AIR/CABLE), AV1 (SVID), DVD, AV3 (side front)].  
MENU Brings up the PICTURE menu.  
VOL  
Decreases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the left arrow button on the remote control and  
adjusts menu controls.  
VOL  
Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and  
adjusts menu controls.  
CH  
Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, acts like the down arrow button on  
the remote control and adjusts menu controls.  
CH  
Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, acts like the up arrow button on the remote  
control and adjusts menu controls.  
Putting Batteries in the Remote  
Remove the cover of the battery compartment. Insert batteries, with the polarities as indicated, inside the  
compartment. Replace the cover.  
Note: If you are not going to use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage due to  
leakage.  
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The Remote Control  
The Buttons on the Remote Control  
The remote control contains buttons that are dual purpose  
depending on which function (TV or DVD) is being used. In addition,  
some of the DVD buttons can be hidden when the remote is being  
used for the TV function. Slide the bottom portion of the remote  
control downward to reveal additional DVD buttons.  
Note: The red button labels are used for DVD features.  
TV Function Buttons  
MUTE Lowers the volume to the minimum level. Press again to  
restore volume to original level.  
POWER Turns the TV/DVD on and off.  
TV Puts the remote in TV mode.  
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INPUT  
[TV (AIR/CABLE), AV1, DVD, AV3].  
SLEEP Press to set the Sleep Timer. Repeatedly pressing the button  
advances the time in 10-minute increments up to 2 hours.  
BROWSE Press the button twice to begin channel scan. Press again  
to select the current channel.  
INFO Displays channel information. Press again to remove the  
information from the screen.  
PIC Brings up picture presets.  
CLEAR Removes a menu or display from the screen and returns you  
to TV viewing. For menus with digit inputs, pressing CLEAR will clear  
the last number entered.  
0-9 (Number buttons) Use the number buttons to enter channel  
numbers. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter  
a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit for two seconds  
until two dashes appear to the right of the number, then add the  
second two. Example: to tune a channel 123, press and hold 1 for  
two seconds, press 2, then press 3.  
CCD Turns closed captioning on and off. When playing discs with  
closed captioning, press this button to set closed captioning to on  
or off.  
GO BACK Returns to the previous channel. If you are in the menu  
system, GO BACK takes you to the previous menu screen.  
MENU Displays the Picture menu, first menu of the TV on-screen  
menu system.  
Arrow buttons (VOL  
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and PROG.  
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Press the arrow  
buttons to navigate through the on-screen menu system.  
VOL  
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(Volume buttons) Decreases or increases the volume.  
(Channel buttons) Scans up or down through the  
PROG.  
/
Arrow Buttons for  
TV Menu System  
current channel list. Press once to change the channel; press and  
hold to continue changing channels.  
NOTE: When in DVD mode, to switch back to TV mode, please press the "TV" button  
on the remote control,then press on the "INPUT" button and select TV.  
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The Remote Control  
DVD Function Buttons  
Note: The red button labels are used for DVD features.  
POWER Turns the TV/DVD on and off.  
DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode.  
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(OPEN/CLOSE) Press this button to open and close the DVD tray.  
(STOP) Stops disc play.  
TITLE Press to display the Title menu during disc playback, if available.  
(REVERSE) Searches backward through a disc during playback. Press  
repeatedly to increase speed.  
(PLAY/PAUSE) Begins disc play (closes disc tray if opened) or pauses  
disc play. When disc play is paused, press PLAY/PAUSE to resume playback.  
(FAST FORWARD) Searches forward through a disc during playback.  
Press repeatedly to increase speed.  
0-9 (Number buttons) Use to input information such as chapter and  
track numbers.  
REPEAT Press to repeat a chapter or title on DVD, or an audio CD track.  
SKIP Advances the title, chapter, or time counter to a specific location on  
a DVD. See page 15 for more information.  
(PROG.) Advances to the next chapter or track.  
(PROG.) Reverses to the preceding chapter or track.  
MENU Displays menus and other options that are available on the  
current disc (if the disc contains this information).  
Arrow buttons (  
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Press the arrow buttons to move through  
the on-screen DVD menu system.  
OK button When a menu is on the screen, press OK to select the item  
that is highlighted on or off.  
SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language, if available on the disc.  
AUDIO Selects an audio subtrack language, if available on the disc.  
ANGLE Selects the camera angle, if available on the disc.  
PBC (Playback Control) Turns Navigate feature ON or OFF. In the OFF  
mode, the disc begins playback without entering the disc’s menu. In the  
ON mode, you must select play in the disc’s menu.  
GUIDE Displays the DVD player setup menu when the DVD player is in the  
stop mode.  
Arrow Buttons for  
DVD Menu System  
INFO Displays the title, chapter, and elapsed time information during  
playback. Press again to remove information from the screen.  
Slide the bottom  
portion of the remote  
to reveal some DVD  
buttons.  
ZOOM Zooms in on the picture when playing DVD discs.  
MUTE and VOL  
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Using TV Menus  
TV Menus  
TV menus let you control picture quality and features available for TV viewing. There is a different menu  
system for DVD features, described on page 16.  
Note: Remember to use the TV arrow buttons when accessing the TV’s menu system.  
TV Menu Navigation  
1. To bring up the TV’s menu system, press the MENU button.  
2. Use the TV arrow buttons (  
/
) on the remote (or the VOL  
/
buttons on the front of the TV) to  
highlight the different TV menu options (PICTURE, SOUND, TIMER, FUNCTION, TUNING, PASSWORD and  
PARENTAL GUIDE).  
3. Press the  
/
buttons on the remote (or CH  
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on the front of the TV) to select the option.  
4. Use the arrow buttons (  
the setting of the option.  
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5. Press the MENU button on the remote to exit the menu system.  
The PICTURE Menu  
PICTURE  
The PICTURE menu allows you make adjustments to your picture  
CONTRAST  
BRIGHTNESS  
COLOR  
SHARPNESS  
TINT  
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50  
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settings.  
CONTRAST  
Adjusts the contrast between the light and  
dark areas of the picture.  
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COLOR TEMP  
NORMAL  
BRIGHTNESS  
COLOR  
Adjusts the brightness of the picture.  
Adjusts the color intensity or saturation.  
Adjusts the sharpness of the picture.  
SHARPNESS  
TINT  
Adjusts the balance between the red and  
green levels.  
COLOR TEMP  
Provides three color adjustments: NORMAL,  
COLD (for more blue in the picture), and  
WARM (for more red in the picture).  
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The SOUND Menu  
SOUND  
PRESET  
BASS  
TREBLE  
BALANCE  
SURROUND  
The SOUND menu offers different audio options.  
USER  
50  
50  
0
OFF  
PRESET  
Provides four preset audio settings  
(USER /SPEECH/THEATER/MUSIC).  
BASS  
Decreases/increases low-pitched sound.  
Decreases/increases high-pitched sound.  
Adjusts left/right speaker balance.  
TREBLE  
BALANCE  
SURROUND Turns the surround sound on or off.  
The TIMER Menu  
The TIMER menu is used to set the SLEEP TIMER.  
TIMER  
SLEEP TIMER  
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SLEEP TIMER  
Use the arrow buttons to turn the TV  
automatically off after a given time. Press  
the arrow button to add 10 minutes to the  
clock (up to two hours).  
The FUNCTION Menu  
FUNCTION  
LANGUAGE  
BACKGROUND  
The FUNCTION menu is used to set up specific features of the TV  
ENGLISH  
ON  
including language and closed captioning.  
BLACK STRETCH OFF  
NOISE REDUCE OFF  
CLOSE CAPTION CC1  
CC ON MUTE  
LANGUAGE  
Selects the language (ENGLISH, FRANCAIS,  
ESPAÑOL) you want the TV menus to  
be displayed in.  
BACKGROUND  
Turns the background function (screen  
saver) on or off (only when using video  
input channels).  
BLACK STRETCH  
NOISE REDUCE  
CLOSE CAPTION  
Turns the black stretch function on or off.  
Turns the noise reduce function on or off.  
Offers eight closed captioned modes,  
including four text modes.  
CC ON MUTE  
When turned on, automatically brings  
up close captioning when the MUTE  
button is pressed.  
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The TUNING Menu  
TUNING  
SOURCE  
CHANNEL  
The TUNING menu is used to adjust the signal source, channel  
AIR  
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CHANNEL NAME < >  
SOURCE  
Selects AIR or CABLE. Select AIR to receive  
a broadcast signal. Select CABLE to receive  
a CATV signal.  
DELETE CH  
FINE TUNE  
YES  
AUTO SEARCH  
CHANNEL  
Use the VOL  
(or the VOL  
/
buttons on the remote  
buttons on the front of  
/
the TV) to scroll through the channels  
available. You can enter the channel  
number directly using the number buttons.  
CHANNEL NAME Assign a label to channels 2 through 11  
for off AIR only. Use the VOL  
/
buttons on the remote or front of the TV  
to select (scroll) a character for the  
five-character label for channels 2-11. Use  
the VOL  
/
to go to the next digit.  
DELETE CH  
FINE TUNE  
Select YES to remove the channel.  
Select NO to enter to the channel.  
Fine tunes a channel for best reception.  
Use the VOL  
/
buttons on the remote  
to adjust for fine tuning.  
AUTO SEARCH  
Starts channel search and stores the  
channels automatically. Use the VOL  
/
buttons on the remote to begin the auto  
search. If you wish to stop the search  
before completed, press MENU.  
The PASSWORD Menu  
PASSWORD  
PASSWORD  
You need a password to enter the PARENTAL GUIDE menu. The  
initial password is “1234.” The first time you use this menu  
you should change the password. If you happen to forget the  
password, enter the default password “5898” to create a new  
password. After you enter a correct password, the PARENTAL  
GUIDE menu is displayed.  
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Parental Control and V-Chip  
The PARENTAL GUIDE menu allows you to program your TV/DVD so that children cannot see certain programs  
and channels. The software inside your TV/DVD (V-Chip) allows you to “block” TV programs and movies based  
on violence, sex, or other content you think children should not view. It lets you program your TV so it will not  
display certain programs. You can “unblock” programs by entering a password. Broadcasters are not required to  
provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their  
age-based rating. You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of “not rated,” and programs  
that are considered “unrated” because no code has been sent by the broadcaster.  
When the Parental Controls feature is turned ON the software reads a code that most broadcasters send  
with programs. That code tells the software the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content  
themes (Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.). See “Age-Based Ratings” tables on page 12.  
The PARENTAL GUIDE Menus  
The PARENTAL GUIDE options allow you to limit viewing of certain channels, lock the control buttons on the  
main unit, and change your password. You may want to remove the remote control to prevent any changes  
to your parental control settings. To display one of the PARENTAL GUIDE menus, you must first enter your  
password in the PASSWORD menu. With the Parental Guide menu turned OFF, only the basic menu appears.  
With the PARENTAL GUIDE turned ON, the TV and Movie Rating options are included.  
PARENTAL GUIDE  
TV RATING  
Select OFF to turn off the GUIDE.  
PARENTAL GUIDE  
PARENTAL GUIDE OFF  
CHILD LOCK  
CHANGE PASSWORD  
Select ON to activate V-CHIP.  
Select the TV RATINGS and content  
themes that you want to Unblock or  
Block. See “Age-Based Ratings” and  
“Content Themes” tables on page 12.  
OFF  
MPAA RATING  
CHILD LOCK  
Select the MPAA (Movie) RATINGS that  
you want to Unblock or Block. See  
MPAA Rating Table on page 13.  
Parental Guide OFF  
Disables the TV’s front panel controls.  
Select OFF to turn CHILD LOCK off.  
Select ON to activate it. The CHILD  
LOCK feature takes effect after the  
TV is turned off and back on again.  
PARENTAL GUIDE  
PARENTAL GUIDE ON  
TV RATING  
MPAA RATING  
CHILD LOCK  
CHANGE PASSWORD  
CHANGE PASSWORD Use this option to create a new  
password after you’ve entered the  
initial password.  
OFF  
Notes: If you do not activate the PARENTAL GUIDE, none of the  
settings for V-Chip (Parental Control) takes effect.  
Parental Guide ON  
If you forget your password, you can reset it. Enter 5898 as the  
password and then change it to a new one.  
Turn On PARENTAL GUIDE  
1. Press MENU (the PICTURE menu appears).  
2. Press the button until the PASSWORD menu appears.  
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3. Press the  
button on the remote to highlight PASSWORD, then press the button to access the  
password entry.  
4. Enter your password using the number buttons on the remote (the PARENTAL GUIDE menu appears).  
5. Press the button to highlight PARENTAL GUIDE.  
6. Press the button to turn it on. Now you can select the TV and Movie Ratings.  
The TV Rating Limit Screen Rating Screen  
Rating Status Field  
Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the  
left is Unblock or Block.  
Content Themes  
Lists the content  
themes you can block  
or unblock.  
TV RATING  
Rating Field  
RATING  
TV-Y  
FV D L S V  
Lets you select from  
a list of age-based  
ratings you can block  
or unblock.  
>U  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
U U  
Content Status Fields  
Lets you select which  
content themes to view  
for the selected rating, and  
whether the status of the  
content theme is currently  
Unblock (U) or Block (B).  
U
U
U
U
U U U U  
U U U U  
U U U  
Rating Settings Area  
Lets you see the current block/view state of age-based ratings and associated  
content.  
Blocking TV Ratings  
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified TV rating level when the PARENTAL GUIDE is  
turned ON. To block channels with higher ratings:  
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the PICTURE menu appears).  
2. Press the button until the PASSWORD menu appears.  
Note: If you forget your password, you can reset it. Enter 5898 as the password and then change it to a new one.  
3. Press the  
button on the remote to highlight PASSWORD, then press the button to access the  
password entry.  
4. Enter your password using the numbers buttons on the remote (the PARENTAL GUIDE menu appears).  
5. Press the button until TV RATING is highlighted, then press the button (the TV RATING screen  
/
shown above appears).  
6. Use the  
/
button to select the rating, then press the button to change the status of a TV program  
rating or content theme from U (Unblock) to B (Block).  
7. Press OK (or MENU button on the TV’s front panel) to return to the PARENTAL GUIDE menu.  
The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits.  
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Rating  
Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings  
TV-MA Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults; may be unsuitable for  
children under 17. Contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent  
language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that parents would find unsuitable for  
children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this  
program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended.  
This program contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive  
dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense  
violence (V).  
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger  
children. Parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one  
or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse  
language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V) .  
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. Contains little  
or no sexual dialogue (D), no strong language (L) little or no sexual situations (S), or  
violence (V).  
TV-G  
Designed for children ages 7 and above. May be more appropriate for children who have  
acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and  
reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or  
comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.  
TV-Y7  
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience,  
including children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.  
TV-Y  
Blocking Specific Content Themes  
Content Themes  
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is  
represented by the FV, D, L, S, and V on your screen.) When you  
block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically  
block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.  
D
Sexually Explicit Dialogue  
Adult Language  
Sexual Situations  
Violence  
L
To block program content:  
S
V
1. Determine the content themes you want to block.  
2. Press and hold the button until the content theme you  
want to change is highlighted.  
3. Press the button to change its status to B (Block).  
4. Press OK to return to the previous menu.  
FV Fantasy Violence  
Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or  
age-based ratings.  
You must remember to activate PARENTAL GUIDE for rating limits to  
take effect.  
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V-Chip Movie Rating Limit  
MPAA RATING  
G
PG  
PG-13  
R
NC-17  
X
Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a  
specified level.  
B
B
B
B
B
B
To access the MPAA RATING (Movie Rating Limit) menu:  
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the PICTURE  
menu appears).  
2. Press the button until the PASSWORD menu appears.  
3. Press the button until PASSWORD is highlighted, then  
press the  
button to access the password entry.  
4. Enter your password using the numbers buttons on the  
remote (the PARENTAL GUIDE menu appears).  
5. Press the button until PARENTAL GUIDE is highlighted,  
MPAA Ratings  
General Audience  
Parental Guidance  
then press the button to turn it ON.  
G
6. Press the button until MPAA RATING is highlighted, then  
press the button (the MPAA RATING screen appears).  
PG  
7. Use the button to select the rating, then press  
the button to change the status of a TV program rating or  
content theme from U (Unblock) to B (Block).  
PG-13 Parents Strongly  
Cautioned  
8. Press the OK button on the remote control to return to  
previous menu.  
R
Restricted Under 17  
NC-17 No One 17 & Under  
X-Rated  
Notes: If you forget your password, you can reset it. Enter 5898 as  
the password and then change it to a new one.  
You must remember to activate PARENTAL GUIDE for rating limits to  
take effect.  
X
Using TV Menus  
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DVD Basics  
Regional Coding  
The DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play.  
This unit’s code is Region 1. Discs with other regional codes can’t be played in this unit.  
Using Different Menus  
Each disc is programmed with different features. There are two separate menu systems that you can use to access  
DVD features: the disc’s menu and the DVD player’s menu (separate from the TV’s menu system). Remember that a  
feature only works if the disc was programmed with that feature. For example, if you choose subtitles, the subtitles  
only appear if the disc was created with subtitles. The DVD menu system is explained on page 16.  
The Disc menu – The disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD player’s menu system. The  
contents of each disc’s menu vary according to how the disc was created and what features are included.  
Sometimes a disc’s menu appears automatically when you insert the disc, or you can access it by pressing  
the MENU button.  
Types of Discs Your DVD Will Play  
DVD discs – Contain video.  
Audio discs – Contain musical or sound content only (such as CD, CD-R, CD-RW).  
mp3 discs – Contain audio files (for example, a CD-R with downloaded mp3 files).  
VCDs, JPEG files.  
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, DVD-ROM  
MiniDisc  
CD-G discs play audio only, not graphics  
To Load and Play a Disc  
1. Press the DVD button on the remote to make sure the unit is in the DVD mode.  
2. Press the (OPEN/CLOSE) button on the remote to open the disc tray. Place a disc gently into the tray with  
the disc’s label facing up (double-sided discs have content on both sides, so you can place either side up).  
3. Press the (OPEN/CLOSE) button again to close the disc tray.  
The player reads the disc’s table of contents, and then one of following happens depending on how the disc was  
programmed:  
No disc menu appears, a screen saver is displayed. (Press the DVD button to put the player in DVD mode.)  
The disc menu appears. (Highlight the PLAY option and press OK.)  
The disc menu appears on the screen when you press  
The disc starts playing automatically.  
. (Highlight PLAY and press OK.)  
If no picture or screen saver is displayed, press the DVD button to put the player in the DVD mode.  
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Search Options  
You can use the following search features with some discs:  
Picture Scan  
When you’re playing a disc, each time you press  
(Forward) or  
(Reverse), your DVD player scans the disc  
faster until you reach the fastest scan speed. To resume normal playback, press  
.
Chapter Advance  
While a DVD is playing, press  
previous title or chapter.  
to advance to the next title or chapter. Press the  
button to go to the  
Playback Options  
With some discs, you can access playback features directly from the remote control.  
Repeat  
For DVD discs, press the REPEAT button on the remote to repeat a chapter. Press once more to repeat a title.  
Press three times to repeat the entire disc, and press four times to cancel repeat.  
For audio CDs, press REPEAT to repeat a TRACK. Press REPEAT twice to repeat the entire (ALL) disc, and three  
times to cancel repeat.  
Zoom  
1. While you’re playing a disc, press ZOOM (the player zooms in on the image). Each time you press ZOOM,  
the picture is magnified up to 4X. Continuing to press ZOOM reduces the image by 1/2, 1/3, and 1/4 and  
then back to normal playback  
2. To see other parts of the picture when you’ve zoomed in on the image, try pressing the  
to go in corresponding directions.  
/
/
/
buttons  
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DVD Info Menu  
You can display information about the disc during playback using the SKIP button. It allows you to access  
certain functions. Remember to use the DVD arrow buttons when changing the functions--not the TV.  
Select an option using the and buttons and press OK to bring up the submenu, if supported by the DVD.  
Then use the and buttons on the remote control to scroll through the submenu options or the numeric  
buttons to enter numbers. Press OK to confirm the selection. Press the SKIP button to return to playback.  
Menu  
Title  
01/02  
08/30  
2CH  
Off  
Chapter  
Audio  
Subtitle  
English  
0:35:20  
Bitrate  
74  
Title Ellapsed  
Title / Chapter  
To directly access a title or a chapter:  
1. Select Title or Chapter using the and button and press OK.  
2. Enter a title or chapter number using the numeric buttons.  
Note: Many discs only have one title.  
Audio  
Some discs have several audio tracks used for different languages.  
To change the track and language during playback:  
1. Select AUDIO with the and buttons and press OK.  
2. Choose a language with the and buttons.  
Notes: You can also change the dialogue language during playback by pressing the AUDIO button repeatedly on the  
remote control.  
This option is only available if the disc offers a number of dialogue languages.  
When you change the dialogue language using the DVD Info Menu, your choice of language is only applicable to the disc  
being played. When you eject the disc or switch off the player, the dialogue language will revert to the one you selected  
in the Preferences menu (see page 20).  
Subtitles  
Subtitles are disabled by default. To enable the subtitle function while the disc is playing:  
1. Select Subtitle with the and buttons and press OK.  
2. Choose a language using the and buttons or OFF.  
Notes: You can also change the language of subtitles by pressing the SUBTITLE button repeatedly during playback.  
When you change the language of the subtitles using the DVD Info Menu your choice of language only applies for the  
disc currently being played. When you eject the disc and switch off the player, the subtitles will be displayed again in the  
subtitle language you selected in the Preferences menu (see page 20).  
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Angle  
Some discs offer different camera angles for specific scenes. To change the camera angle during playback:  
1. Select Angle with the and buttons and press the OK button.  
2. Enter an angle number using the numeric buttons.  
Notes: You can also change a camera angle by pressing the ANGLE button.  
If the disc was recorded using a single camera angle, this function is not available. There are very few discs offering more  
than one angle.  
TT Time / CH Time  
To directly access a location on the disc which does not correspond to the start of a title or a chapter:  
1. Select TT Time or CH Time with the and buttons and press OK.  
2. Enter a time with the numeric buttons (format h:mm:ss).  
Repeat  
To select a playback mode while the disc is playing:  
1. Select Repeat with the and buttons and press OK.  
2. Select a repeat playback mode with the and buttons: Chapter, Title, ALL or Off.  
Note: You can also select a repeat playback mode by pressing the REPEAT button repeatedly (see page 15).  
Time Display  
To change the type of time display while the disc is playing:  
1. Select Time Disp. with the and buttons and press OK.  
2. Choose a type of display with the and buttons:Title elapsed,Title remain, Chapter elapsed and  
Chapter remain.  
Display Info  
Press the INFO button repeatedly during playback to show:  
DVD: Title elapsed time, Title remaining time, Chapter elapsed time, Chapter remaining time, Display Off.  
VCD, SVCD and audio CD: Single elapsed time, Single remaining time, Total elapsed time, Total remaining time,  
Display Off.  
Note: A title or chapter can also be accessed by entering the number in the on-screen display.  
DVD Menu System  
The DVD player menu system lets you set up features for your DVD player. There is a different menu system  
that controls TV features (see page 7). The DVD setup menu is accessed with the GUIDE button.  
Note: Remember to use the DVD arrow buttons when accessing the DVD player’s menu system.  
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DVD Menu Navigation  
1. Make sure the remote is in the DVD mode by pressing the DVD button.  
2. Press GUIDE. The General Setup Page menu is displayed.  
3. Use the and buttons to display the different setup menus.  
4. Use the and buttons to highlight a menu or option item. Use button to access the submenu and the  
and buttons to highlight your selection. (Use the to go back through the menu.)  
5. Press the OK button to confirm your selection.  
6. Press GUIDE to exit the DVD menu system.  
Setup Menus  
These menus are used to set up TV screen format for DVD viewing and other DVD functions.  
General Setup Page  
TV Display  
TV Display is used only when the TV/DVD is connected to  
another TV. Choose one of the following options:  
-- General Setup Page --  
TV Display  
Angle Mark  
OSD Lang  
Screen Saver  
Last Memory  
PS  
On  
ENG  
On  
On  
Normal/PS (Pan Scan): Select this option when the TV/DVD  
is connected to a standard 4:3 aspect ratio TV. A 16:9 wide  
screen picture is shown with some of picture partly cut off.  
Normal/LB (Letter Box): Select this option when the  
TV/DVD is connected to a standard 4:3 aspect ratio TV. A  
full16:9 wide screen picture is shown with black bars on the  
top and bottom.  
Wide: Select this option when the TV/DVD is connected to a  
wide screen TV.  
Go To General Setup Page  
Angle Mark  
The ANGLE MARK option is used when DVD discs contain scenes which have been shot  
simultaneously from a number of different camera angles.  
Notes: Currently, very few discs have this feature.  
Use the ANGLE button on the remote to access the Angle Mark.  
ON: Select if the DVD disc contains camera angles. An angle symbol appears on the screen.  
OFF: Select if the DVD disc does not contain angles.  
OSD Lang  
The OSD Lang controls the language used to display text in the DVD system menus. The default  
setting is English. Language options available are English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and  
Russian.  
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Screen Saver  
The Screen Saver is a graphic that randomly moves around the screen to guard against screen burn-in.  
ON: Screen saver turned on.  
OFF: Screen saver turned off.  
Last Memory  
The Last Memory feature enables you to resume play at the same point at which you stopped playback,  
even if the disc is removed and re-inserted.  
ON: Resumes play from where the disk was last stopped.  
OFF: Plays from the beginning.  
The Speaker Setup Page  
Downmix  
Downmix allows you to downmix audio to a receiver and  
-- Speaker Setup Page --  
Downmix  
Dual Mono  
generate a multi-channel or stereo sound.  
LT/RT: Select this option when connecting the TV/DVD to  
an audio system with Dolby Pro-Logic.  
Dynamic  
Stereo: Select this option when connecting the TV/DVD to  
an audio system that does not have Dolby Pro-Logic.  
Go To Speaker Setup Page  
Dual Mono  
Dual Mono give you a fuller, better balance of audio based on the disc that you are playing.  
Stereo: Select this option to output audio from the left and right channels to the left  
and right speakers.  
L-Mono: Select this option to output audio from the left channel to the two front  
speakers.  
R-Mono: Select this option to output audio on the right channel to the two front  
speakers.  
Mix-Mono: Select this option to hear a mixture of the left and right channels on each  
of the two speakers.  
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Dynamic  
This feature allows you to reduce the range between loud  
and low sounds to your personal preference. It increases the  
lowest sounds and quiets the loudest sounds. Default setting  
is OFF.  
-- Speaker Setup Page --  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- FULL  
Downmix  
Dual Mono  
Dynamic  
-
- 3/4  
-
- 1/2  
-
Use the arrow buttons to access and change the dynamic  
setting and press OK to confirm.  
- 1/4  
-
- OFF  
Set DRC Off  
Preference Page  
PBC (Playback Control)  
The Playback Control function turns the Navigate feature ON or  
OFF. In the OFF mode, the disc begins playback without entering  
the disc’s menu. In the ON mode, you must select play in the  
disc’s menu.  
-- Preference Page --  
PBC  
On  
Audio  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
Subtitle  
Disc Menu  
Parental  
Password  
Default  
OFF: The disc begins playback without entering the disc’s  
menu.  
ON: You must select Play in the disc’s menu.  
Go To Preference Page  
Audio  
Some discs are recorded with different languages. You can select a default language so discs will play  
in the language of your choice, if the disc was recorded with multiple tracks. Language choices are:  
English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean.  
Notes: Discs are created differently and not all discs are recorded with multiple languages.  
The DVD player cannot override some language preferences. If a disc’s software was created to play the movie  
(title) in a preferred language, the preference you set might be ignored.  
Also, if the language isn’t available on the movie you’re playing, the disc’s default language is chosen.  
Subtitle  
This option allows you to select a language used to display subtitles (if subtitles are turned on and  
are available on the disc). Language choices are: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese,  
Korean Russian.  
Note: Not all discs offer subtitles with multiple languages.  
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Disc Menu  
This option allows you to select a default language for the disc’s menu. Language choices are: English, French,  
German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean Russian.  
Parental Control  
You can control access to the player and the type of discs your  
family watches with the Parental Control feature. DVD viewing  
is blocked if its rating exceeds the level that you selected. A  
four-digit password is required to change the level, disable the  
feature, or view the DVD.  
-- Preference Page --  
PBC  
Audio  
On  
1 KID SAF  
2 G  
3 PG  
4 PG 13  
5 R  
6 NC17  
ENG  
ENG  
ENG  
Subtitle  
Disc Menu  
Parental  
Password  
Default  
Password  
You must enter a valid password to gain access to Parental  
Controls and can change the password at any time. The default  
password is “8888.”  
Set Parental Control  
To change the password, enter the current four-digit password in  
the Old Password box. Then enter the new password in the New  
Password box and again in the Confirm Password and press OK.  
Default  
The DEFAULT option restores the setup options to the factory settings, with the exception  
of Password. This option is available only in the stop mode or when the disc tray is open.  
Playing Audio CDs  
Your DVD player has many of the same features as an audio CD player. This section explains  
how to play audio CDs in your TV/DVD player.  
Scan Disc  
You can scan through the disc when you’re playing it by doing the following:  
1. Press the  
(Fast Forward) or  
(Reverse) button on the remote.  
2. Press the button again to scan at a faster speed.  
3. Press the  
PLAY button at any time to resume normal playback.  
Track Advance or Reverse  
1. Press the  
or  
button on the remote when you’re playing a disc.  
2. Each time you press the button, the CD advances (or reverses) one track.  
Pause  
1. Press the  
PLAY/PAUSE button when a disc is playing to pause the disc.  
2. Press it again to resume normal playback.  
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Playing mp3 Discs  
When an mp3 disc is inserted in the player, the Disc Navigation screen appears  
automatically. You can change folders and songs through the Disc Nav screen. The  
player plays the songs in the order they were burned onto the disc.  
1. Insert the mp3 disc. The folder selection screen appears.  
2. Use the  
button.  
/
buttons to select the folder you want to play and press the OK  
3. Use the  
/
/
/
buttons to select the files (or tracks) you want to play and  
press the OK button. The selected files (or tracks) play.  
4. Press the STOP button to stop playback.  
Note: When you play an audio CD or mp3 disc, you can also use number buttons to select  
tracks, files, and folders.  
Playing Picture CDs  
Insert a picture CD into the disc tray. The pictures on the CD are played in a slide show.  
1. To stop on a certain picture, press  
PLAY/PAUSE.  
2. Press the arrow keys to rotate the picture.  
Playing CD files (JPEG or mp3)  
When a CD with JPEG or mp3 files is inserted, a File Manager window is displayed.  
The DVD player automatically begins playback of the files on the disc. Use the arrow  
buttons to navigate through the folders and select files for playback.  
When displaying JPEG files, press  
speed of the slide show.  
(Fast Forward) repeatedly to change the  
When a JPEG is displayed, use the arrow keys to rotate the picture.  
Note: This feature may not be available on all discs.  
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Other Information  
Troubleshooting  
Most problems you encounter with your TV/DVD can be corrected by consulting the following  
troubleshooting list.  
TV Problems  
TV won’t turn on  
Press the POWER button.  
Make sure the TV is plugged in.  
Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.  
Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If  
the TV turns on, check the remote control solutions on page 24.  
Buttons don’t work  
If you’re using the remote control, press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode.  
Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.  
TV turns off unexpectedly  
Sleep timer might have been activated.  
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and  
then turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.  
Unplug TV. Wait five minutes. Plug it in again.  
Blank screen  
Try another channel.  
No sound, picture okay  
Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.  
Can’t select certain channel  
Channel may be blocked or not approved through the v-chip (Parental Control).  
Noisy stereo reception  
May be a weak station. Access the SOUND menu (see page 8), highlight MODE and then choose MONO.  
No picture, no sound but TV is on  
Maybe the signal type (SOURCE) is set wrong. Go to page 9 for detailed instructions.  
The channel might be blank — change channels.  
If in DVD mode, press TV, then the INPUT button twice for the CABLE or AIR channels.  
Sound okay, picture poor  
Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.  
Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.  
Black box appears on the screen  
Closed caption might be on.  
NOTE: When in DVD mode, to switch back to TV mode, please press the "TV" button  
on the remote control,then press on the "INPUT" button and select TV.  
Other Information  
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Other Information  
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work  
Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make  
sure there is a clear path.  
Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the  
remote.  
You might need to reset the remote: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at  
least 60 seconds. Release the 1 button, and replace the batteries.  
Make sure remote is in the correct mode (TV or DVD).  
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls  
The rating limits don’t work  
You must activate the settings.  
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV  
If you forget your password you can reset it. Enter 5898 as the password and then change it  
to a new one.  
DVD Problems  
Can’t advance through a movie  
You can’t advance through the opening credits and warning information that appear at the  
beginning of movies because the disc is programmed to prohibit that action.  
The invalid icon  
appears on screen  
The feature or action cannot be completed at this time for one of the following reasons:  
The disc’s software restricts it.  
The disc’s software doesn’t support that feature (e.g., angles).  
The feature is not available at the moment.  
You’ve requested a title or chapter number that is out of range.  
The picture is distorted  
The disc might be damaged. Try another disc.  
If you’re using forward or reverse buttons, it is normal for some distortion to appear while  
scanning.  
A screen saver appears on the TV/DVD screen  
Your player is equipped with a screen saver that appears on the TV after your player has  
been idle for several minutes. To make it disappear, go to the General Setup Page menu and  
turn the Screen Saver feature to off.  
Subtitle and/or audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting  
If the subtitle and/or audio language does not exist on the disc, the initial settings will not  
be seen/heard. The disc’s priority language is selected instead. Set the subtitle and/or audio  
language manually through the DVD player’s menu.  
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Other Information  
The menu is displayed in a foreign language  
The OSD Lang option is set to that language. Go to the General Setup Page menu and select the OSD Lang.  
Select the language you prefer.  
Play doesn’t begin  
The rating of the title on the disc exceeds the rating limit set in the PARENTAL feature. Go to the  
Preference Page menu and select the Parental. Change the rating limit in the menu.  
No forward or reverse scan  
Some discs have sections that prohibit rapid scanning, or title and chapter skip.  
If you’re trying to skip through the warning information and credits at the beginning of a movie, you  
won’t be able to. This part of the movie is often programmed to prohibit skipping through it.  
Disc won’t eject  
When you put a disc into the player, the player might take up to 15 seconds to read the disc. You won’t be  
able to eject the disc during this time. Wait 15 seconds and try again.  
Change Password  
The default password is “8888” if you forget your password. See page 21.  
Switching back to TV mode when in DVD mode  
Press the TV button on the remote and then the INPUT button until the Cable/Air channels are displayed.  
Other Information  
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Recommendations and Information Concerning Discs  
CD-R and CD-RW Discs  
This player can play most CD-R and CD-RW discs. However, depending on the recorder of the discs of your  
personal computer, the type of disc and recording method used, some discs might not play, or the performance  
might not meet the expected standard of quality. When playing a CD-R disc, it is completely normal for the  
unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognize the disc before it plays. If the disc is not recognized after a period  
of 20 seconds, remove the disc, and then insert it again. If after several trials, the disc cannot be recognized,  
make sure you have followed the recommendations below or try another type of disc.  
Whatever the actual recording capacity of a disc, do not fill it to maximum capacity.  
Use CD-R discs rather than CD-RW (re-recordable CDs), as replay of CD-RWs may sometimes not work  
properly.  
Use a reliable and good quality recording software.  
Before recording on a disc, close all applications on you personal computer in order to optimize the quality  
and reliability of recordings on the disc.  
CD-R and CD-RW Discs with mp3 Format “Music” Files  
In the case of discs that include mp3 files, follow not only the general recommendations for CD-R and CD-RW  
discs, but also the following specific recommendations:  
The format of your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET. These files are compatible with DOS and  
Windows applications as well as with Mac applications.  
Your mp3 files must have a name no longer than 12 characters as well as the suffix .mp3. They must be  
recorded in the form: title.mp3. Ensure that you do not leave spaces or use special characters such as ( . , / ,  
\ , = ,+) in the name.  
Do not attempt to record protected mp3 files. Such files are coded and protected.  
Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kb/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording mp3 files.  
Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate of compression/ decompression you choose.  
Getting audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to mp3 format,  
of at least 128 kb/sec and up to 160 kb/sec.  
However, choosing higher rates, like 192 kb/sec or more, only rarely give even better sound quality.  
Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 kb/sec will not be played properly.  
Important: The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play mp3  
recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality. You should note that certain technologies and methods for  
mp3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player (that is degraded  
sound quality and even, in some cases, inability of the player to read the file or files).  
Information updated in December 2002  
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Maintenance of Cabinet  
For safety reasons, when cleaning the cabinet be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.  
Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.  
Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.  
Formation of Condensation  
Due to sharp changes in temperature and humidity, condensation may form if warm air comes in contact  
with any cold parts inside the player.  
When condensation forms inside the player, the player may not operate correctly. If this occurs, leave the  
player at room temperature until the inside of the player becomes dry and operational.  
If condensation forms on a disc, wipe the disc with a soft, dry cloth by moving the cloth from the center  
hole toward the outer edge.  
Handling Discs  
Don’t touch the disc’s data surfaces. Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole in the center.  
Don’t affix labels or adhesive tape to label surfaces. Don’t scratch or damage the label.  
Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.  
Cleaning Discs  
Dirty discs can cause reduced video and audio performance. Always keep discs clean by wiping them gently  
with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.  
If a disc becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring it out well. Wipe the dirt away gently, and remove  
any water drops with a dry cloth.  
Do not use record-cleaning sprays or anti-static agents on discs. Also, never clean the discs with benzene,  
thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc surface.  
Handling Cautions  
Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn all components off.  
Don’t move the player while a disc is being played. The disc may get scratched or broken, and the player’s  
internal parts may be damaged.  
Don’t put any container filled with liquid or any small metal objects on the player.  
Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.  
Don’t place anything other than a disc in the disc tray.  
Exterior influences such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this player. If this  
occurs, turn the player off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC  
power cord to the AC power outlet. The player will operate normally.  
Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use.  
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