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DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER
Operating Instructions
Model No. DVD-RP56
Region number supported by this unit
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software
these instructions completely.
according to where they are sold.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
The region number of this unit is “1”.
You can play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or
“ALL”.
See page 3 for details.
The servicenter
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Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. - DANGER VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (FDA 21 CFR) CAUTION! - CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (IEC60825-1) THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. - ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU. USE OF CONTROLS OR
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Table of contents Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and Getting started angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using On-Screen Menu Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02 Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03 Icons for disc information/Shuttle screen . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Environment Safety 1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type 1. Water and moisture—Do not use the unit near water, such as described in these instructions or as marked on the unit. near a bathtub or swimming pool. Avoid damp basements.
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Disc handling The remote control Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. Batteries (These can damage the unit.) R6, AA 1 2 How to hold a disc Do not touch the recorded surface. Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control. Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not; mix old and new batteries. use different types at the same time. heat or expose to flame. take apart or short circuit. If the surface is dirty attempt to recharge alkaline or manga
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Connection to a television This page explains how to connect the unit to a television and set it up so you hear the audio through the television’s speakers. Connections and procedures that enable you to enjoy more powerful sounds are described beginning on page 23.
Disconnect the AC power supply cord. Audio/video cable (included) Refer to the television’s operating instructions. Yellow (VIDEO) White (L) AUDIO VIDEO Television Red (R) IN IN L R To household AC outlet (AC 120
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Selecting TV screen type POWER OPEN/CLOSE Remote control only Í < 1 STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫; 1 Change the setting to suit your television. SKIP SLOW / SEARCH :9 6 5 The menu language is set to English, but you can change it TOP MENU MENU to French or Spanish ( page 21, Display–Menu Language). English is used in the examples. ENTER 3·4·5 DISPLAY RETURN RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the REPEAT MODE 123 television to s
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Control reference guide 1 POWER OPEN/CLOSE < Í 8 ? STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫; 1 A 1 23456 7 8 9 :;< = SKIP SLOW / SEARCH @ :9 6 5 J 9 TOP MENU MENU B K PROGRESSIVE OPEN/CLOSE RANDOM OUT POWER C ENTER L D DISPLAY RETURN ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY ADVANCED BASS DIALOGUE SURROUND PLUS ENHANCER CINEMA E M PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE V.S.S. F N REPEAT MODE 123 G A-B REPEAT 456 H > ? @A V.S.S. O 3 789 ACTION CANCEL 0 S10 I P Buttons such as function the same as the controls on the unit. Main unit Remote
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Basic play 2 PROGRESSIVE OPEN/CLOSE RANDOM OUT Preparation POWER Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY ADVANCED BASS DIALOGUE SURROUND PLUS ENHANCER CINEMA television to suit the connections for the player. V.S.S. 1 Press [ POWER] to turn on the unit. For progressive output ∫ ; 4 1 Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] so the indicator lights. PROGRESSIVE 2 Press [] to open the disc tray. OUT POWER OPEN/CLOSE Í < 3 Place the disc on t
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Basic play PROGRESSIVE OPEN/CLOSE RANDOM OUT
A Playing CD-R/RW and MP3 POWER ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY ADVANCED BASS DIALOGUE SURROUND PLUS ENHANCER CINEMA V.S.S. This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW if they are formatted as CD-DA (digital audio) or video CD and finalized (a process that allows CD-R ∫ 1 and CD-RW to be played on compatible equipment). It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording. POWER OPEN/CLOSE < Í STOP PAUSE PLAY Discs recorded using
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Basic play Shuttle dial 6, 5 :, 9
A Skipping chapters or tracks PROGRESSIVE OPEN/CLOSE RANDOM OUT POWER ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY ADVANCED BASS DIALOGUE During play or while paused SURROUND PLUS ENHANCER CINEMA V.S.S. Press [ ] or [ ]. Each press increases the number of skips. ; 1 B
Frame-by-frame viewing POWER OPEN/CLOSE Remote control only < Í STOP PAUSE PLAY While paused ∫ ;1 ; 1 SKIP SLOW / SEARCH Press [ ] or []. :9 6 5 :, 96, 5 The frame changes each tim
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Repeat play Remote control only POWER OPEN/CLOSE < Í STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 ∫ 1
A Repeat play SKIP SLOW / SEARCH :9 6 5 During play TOP MENU MENU MENU Press [REPEAT MODE]. ENTER Each time you press the button: DISPLAY RETURN DVD Chapter ()Title ()off () PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT MODE Video CD/CD 123 REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT Track ()Entire disc ()off () 456 Numbered
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Changing the play sequence 1 PROGRESSIVE OPEN/CLOSE RANDOM OUT POWER ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY ADVANCED BASS DIALOGUE SURROUND PLUS ENHANCER CINEMA V.S.S.
A Program play Remote control only 2 POWER OPEN/CLOSE Í < You can select up to 32 tracks to play in the order you choose. STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫; 1 3·2 SKIP SLOW / SEARCH 1 While stopped :9 6 5 6, 5 Press [PLAY MODE] until the program TOP MENU MENU play screen appears. 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN 2 Press the numbered buttons
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Increasing your enjoyment of movies ADVANCED SURROUND (V.S.S.) You can easily control the following features, used for increasing your enjoyment of movies, with the buttons on the main unit. PROGRESSIVE OPEN/CLOSE RANDOM OUT POWER ONE TOUCH ADVANCED SURROUND CINEMA MEMORY ADVANCED BASS DIALOGUE SURROUND PLUS ENHANCER CINEMA V.S.S. BASS PLUS DIALOGUE ENHANCER CINEMA BASS ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY PLUS The one touch cinema memory allows you to reselect the settings POWER OPEN/CLOSE Í
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Increasing your enjoyment of movies Main unit only DIALOGUE ENHANCER CINEMA
A DIALOGUE ENHANCER PROGRESSIVE OPEN/CLOSE RANDOM OUT (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over, where the dialogue is POWER recorded in the center channel) ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY ADVANCED BASS DIALOGUE SURROUND PLUS ENHANCER CINEMA V.S.S. This mode makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear. Press [DIALOGUE ENHANCER]. ONE TOUCH Each time you press the button: CINEMA MEMORY ON: Indicator on the FL display lights up.
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Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and POWER OPEN/CLOSE Í < angles STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫; 1 SKIP SLOW / SEARCH :9 6 5 TOP MENU MENU Remote control only ENTER 3, 4, 2, 1 Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and cam- DISPLAY RETURN era angles, and you can change these during play. ANGLE PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO REPEAT MODE 123 Soundtracks
A A-B REPEAT 456 Numbered V.S.S. During play buttons 789 ACTION CANCEL Press [AUDIO]. 0 S10 The number changes
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Using On-Screen Menu Icons POWER OPEN/CLOSE Í < On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that contain information about the STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫; 1 disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by chang- SKIP SLOW / SEARCH ing this information. :9 6 5 TOP MENU MENU Common procedures ENTER 2·3·4 DISPLAY RETURN Remote control only ENTER 1 PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE RETURN 1 Press [DISPLAY]. REPEAT MODE 123 Each time you press the button: A-B REPEAT Icons for disc information
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Using On-Screen Menu Icons Icons for disc information e.g. DVD Digital ON T C Î 1 1 : 46 : 50 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch ENG 2 2 1 Audio/Subtitle language Icon Content ENG: English SVE: Swedish CHI: Chinese FRA: French NOR: Norwegian KOR: Korean Title number T DEU: German DAN: Danish MAL: Malay 2 ITA: Italian POR: Portuguese VIE: Vietnamese Track number ESP: Spanish RUS: Russian THA: Thai NLD: Dutch JPN: Japanese : Others Chapter number C 2 Signal type/data LPCM/ Digital/DTS
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Icons for unit information Play menu Video menu ––– 1 2 3✱✱ AB OFF N When the progressive out indicator is on ( page 9): Icon Content A-B repeat ( page 12) Icon Content [ENTER] (start point) [ENTER] (finish point) AB To cancel: [ENTER] Digital picture mode Repeat play ( page 12) N N: Normal mode C (Chapter)
T (Title)
OFF C: Cinema mode (page 15) OFF T(Track)
A (All)
OFF
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TOP MENU MENU Changing initial settings ENTER 2·3·4 DISPLAY RETURN RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE Remote control only REPEAT MODE Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the 123 A-B REPEAT environment in which it is being used. 456 These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if V.S.S. 789 the unit is turned off. ACTION CANCEL 0 S10 1 Common procedures ACTION 1 See page 21 for menu and option details. 1 Press [ACTION] to
