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DVD Player User’s Guide
Model: DGE505N
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15909540 COVER 7/25/02 8:09 AM Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock CAUTION To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not WARNING hazard, do not expose this DVD player to rain THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF remove cover or back (no user or moisture. No objects filled with liquids, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR serviceable parts inside). Refer servicing such as vases, shall be placed on the PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER to qualified personnel. DO NOT OP
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:10 AM Page 1 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Setup and Connections Chapter 4: Using the On-Screen Menu System Things to consider before you connect ........................................................2 The DVD Player Menu System ......................................................................31 Choose your connection ..................................................................................3 The Playmode Menu ............................................
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:10 AM Page 2 Chapter 1: Setup and Connections Things to consider before you connect Protect components from overheating • Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. • Don’t stack components. • When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation. • If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf. Position cables properly to avoid audio interference
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:10 AM Page 3 Chapter 1: Setup and Connections Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your DVD player. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Turn to the appropriate page, and connect your DVD Player. Components Cables Needed Connection Go to... Title • Coaxial DVD + TV + VCR 4 • Audio/video • S-Video (optional) DVD TV VCR • Coaxial
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:10 AM Page 4 Chapter 1: Setup and Connections Back of TV (example) Connection: TV + DVD + VCR S-VIDEO AUDIO CABLE/ANTENNA 1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and VIDEO L R R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV (sometimes labeled 4 AUDIO IN L and R). 2. Connect the video cable. 2B 1 2A A. Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:11 AM Page 5 Chapter 1: Setup and Connections CABLE Connection: TV + DVD Back of TV (example) OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL 1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) S-VIDEO AUDIO CABLE/ANTENNA VIDEO and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player, and L R to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R). 3 2. Connect the video cable. 2A 2B 1 A. Basic video connection – Connect the
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:11 AM Page 6 Chapter 1: Setup and Connections CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL Connection: DVD + TV + Audio Receiver Back of TV (example) Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of S-VIDEO AUDIO CABLE/ANTENNA film (while the film is being made). Both of these formats VIDEO L R provide up to six separate channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofe
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:11 AM Page 7 Chapter 1: Setup and Connections DVD Player + TV + Audio Receiver 1. Connect the Audio cables. A. Connect the left and right audio cables to your audio/video receiver and to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player. B. If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver, use one of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks to connect the receiver to the DVD player. You must also set the Digital Output setting in the Sound menu (go
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:11 AM Page 8 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Install Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote. Important Battery Information • If you’re not going to use the remote for a month or more, be sure to remove the batteries because they can leak and cause damage. • Dis
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:11 AM Page 9 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Next Steps This chapter is dedicated to connecting your DVD Player. Before you start playing discs, you might want to get familiar with the remote control — Chapter 2 has details. If you want to skip straight to playing discs, go to Chapter 3 (page 14). It explains playback features of DVDs, Audio CDs, Video CDs, discs that contain MP3 files, and discs that contain JPEG files. The DVD Player’s menu system is outlined in Chapt
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:11 AM Page 10 Chapter 2: The Remote Control The Remote Control DVD TV ONOFF You can use this remote to operate the DVD player, and to access the features available. The remote is also INFO GUIDE SUBTITLE designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs — just press the TV button. The descriptions that follow, AUDIO ANGLE describe how each button works when operating the DVD player. 0-9 (Number buttons) Use the number buttons to input information such as chapter numb
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:11 AM Page 11 Chapter 2: The Remote Control The Remote Control (continued) DVD TV ONOFF MENU Accesses the disc’s menu (disc guide) if one is available. INFO GUIDE SUBTITLE MUTE No function when operating the DVD Player (DVD mode). In TV mode, lowers the volume to its AUDIO ANGLE minimum level. Press again to restore volume. GO BACK MENU OK When a menu is on the screen, selects the highlighted item. ON•OFF Turns the DVD Player on and off. OPEN/CLOSE Opens and closes t
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:11 AM Page 12 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Find out if the remote can operate your TV DVD TV ONOFF This remote control operates most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs. INFO GUIDE SUBTITLE 1. Press the TV button. AUDIO ANGLE 2. Press the ON•OFF button (if the TV turns on or off, this remote will operate the TV. GO BACK MENU Tune to the TV’s Input Channel To watch DVDs, the TV needs to be tuned to the Video Input channel that corresponds with the jacks you used to connect the
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:11 AM Page 13 Chapter 3: Playing Discs Regional Coding Both the DVD Player 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 This DVD Player is capable of playing the following types of discs: player’s code is region 1. DVDs, audio CDs, Video CDs, MP3 CDs. Before you put a disc in the player, make sure it is compatible. Using Different Menus You can’t play the following
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) n o i s r e V p p n U U e h e h r c c c t t s a a e 15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:11 AM Page 14 Chapter 3: Playing Discs To Load and Play a DVD Disc Turn on the TV and your DVD Player (press ON•OFF on the remote or press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control). 1. If necessary, tune the TV to its Video Input channel (if you need more information, go to page 54). 2. Press the OPEN•CLOSE button (the disc tray opens). This is an example of a one- 3. Place a disc gently into the tray with the
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:11 AM Page 15 Chapter 1: Getting Started Disc 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. 2. After you’ve loaded or changed discs, press EXCHANGE again to close the disc drawer. To change 3 or 4 discs: 1. With a disc playing, press EXCHANGE on the front of the pla
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:11 AM Page 16 Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs) Search Options To search a disc, you can use the FORWARD button or the REVERSE button. You can also utilize the following search features: Picture Scan — There are 5 speeds. 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 PLAY. Freeze Frame and Frame Advance – While a disc is playing, press PAU
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:11 AM Page 17 Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs) Time display Chapter Audio Bookmark Title Subtitles Repeat Angle Text will appear here as you highlight different icons to help you use the Info Display. Using the On-Screen Info Display The on-screen Info Display contains many
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15909540 FINAL 7/25/02 8:11 AM Page 18 Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs) Time Display This feature displays the time that has elapsed during playback. For DVD discs, the time displayed refers to the current title and acts as a Time Search feature. For example, if you like a particular scene in a movie, you can enter the elapsed time the scene plays and skip right to it. To use Time Search: Hour Seconds 1. Press INFO on the remote (the Info Display appears). Minutes 2. If the time b
