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DCP500 Series
DCP501
Home Theater System
User Guide
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Graphical symbols and supplemental warning marking locations on bottom of terminal. WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLES
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Important Safeguards 1 Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2 Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4 Follow instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not us
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Important Safeguards (continued) 18 Object and liquid entry Never push objects of any kind into this equipment through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 19 Servicing Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards, refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 20 Damag
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Declaration of Conformity According to 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers, Motorola, Inc., 6450 Sequence Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, 1-800-225-9446, declares under sole responsibility that the product identifies with 47 CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and founded to be compliant with
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Notes on Copyright Dolby Digital is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright © 2002 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. “DTS” and “DTS Digital” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. DVD video discs are copy protected, and any copy made from these discs
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Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................1 Before Operating This Unit.................................................................................................................................................................1 Before You Begin .....................................................................................................................................................
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ii Contents Connecting Your VCR....................................................................................................................................................................... 34 Video Connections for Your VCR ........................................................................................................................................... 34 S-Video..................................................................................................................
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Contents iii Clearing a Bookmark on a DVD.........................................................................................................................................88 Program Edit on a DVD .....................................................................................................................................................89 Insert Chapter on a DVD.....................................................................................................................
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iv Contents Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 111 Specifications .......................................................................................................... 117 Digital Cable Receiver .................................................................................................................................................................... 117 A/V Receiver and Amplifier ................
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Motorola’s new state-of-the-art Digital Convergence Platform — DCP500 Series Home Theater System. In the past, you may have connected your VCR or stereo through your TV. Now with the DCP501, you connect your TV, VCR, speakers, and other electronic devices through the DCP501 for easier control of your electronics. The DCP501 provides one platform for all your home entertainment needs. Contained within a convenient space-saving design,
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2 Introduction Before You Begin You program and select options on your DCP501 with cursor buttons on the front of the DCP501 or with your remote control. The following navigational tools enable you to navigate the menus displayed on your television with on-screen display (OSD) or with DCP501 options displayed on the DCP501 front panel display. Button Function SETUP On the DCP501 front panel or the DCP501 remote control, press SETUP to display the DCP501 MAIN SETUP menu on your TV or dis
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Overview This section provides information about: Features of the DCP501 Accessories included with the DCP501 DVD and CD information It also includes descriptions of the following: Front panel DCP501 display Rear panel Remote control unit Before you begin to install the DCP501, familiarize yourself with the various controls and displays. Information on installing the DCP501 is provided in the “Installation” section. NOTE! When not in use, turn off the DCP501. Featu
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4 Overview The DCP501 allows you to listen to your favorite digital and analog music in surround sound from selectable multiple audio sources, including: Digital audio on the CD player Digital or analog audio on TV channels tuned with the digital cable TV receiver feature* Digital audio on the digital audio tuner provided on your cable system* Local analog AM and FM stations with the DCP501 AM/FM tuner External analog audio cassettes External MiniDisc digital audio External digit
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Overview 5 Supplied Accessories The following items are shipped with your DCP501: DCP501-R Universal Remote Control DCP501 Home Theater System User Guide DCP501 Home Theater System Quick Setup Guide Baseband video cable 6 ft. coaxial cable S-video cable AM antenna FM antenna Warranty/Registration Card Disc Information This section includes information on the types of discs you can use with the DCP501 and how to handle, clean and store them. Types of Discs You Can Use T
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6 Overview Do not use discs that are: Cracked Warped Contain adhesive tape or a disc label (as on rental discs) Handling Discs When handling your discs: Do not touch the playback side (the blank side) of the disc Do not attach paper or tape to either side of the disc Cleaning Discs Your picture and sound quality may deteriorate due to fingerprints or dust on the disc. To clean the disc, wipe the disc with a soft cloth from the center of the disc outwards. Be sure to always keep
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Overview 7 Front Panel The DCP501 contains selection buttons, tuning buttons, a volume control knob, video 2 connection ports, and a single disc CD/DVD tray. For information on operating the DCP501, refer to the “Operation” section. Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of the DCP501: Figure 2 DCP501 front panel 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 POWER CURSOR SET UP AUDIO MODE VOLUME MENU TONE/LEVEL GUIDE AM/FM INFO FM MODE CH/PRESETS TUNE SELECT/STORE SOURCE PLAY•PAUSE STOP OPEN•CLOSE REPEAT VIDEO 2 PHONE
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8 Overview Item Control Description 5 AUDIO MODE Selects surround sound mode (toggle through all available modes). TONE/LEVEL Press once to enter Bass Level Change mode. Press twice to enter Treble Level Change mode. Press three times to enter Balance Level Change mode. Press four times to enter Fader Level Change mode. AM/FM If Tuner not source: Selects Tuner. Tuner source: Changes radio band (AM FM, FM AM). FM MODE Press once to force FM station to mono. Press again to return to
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Overview 9 DCP501 Display For information on the controls and functions shown in the DCP501 display, see the “Operations” section. The icons on your DCP501 display are described in the table below: Figure 3 DCP501 display 12 3 4 56 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Item Indicator/Icon Description 1 Not used on the DCP501. 2 On indicates DTS Surround is the currently selected audio mode. 3 On indicates Dolby Digital Surround is the currently selected audio m
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10 Overview Item Indicator/Icon Description 12 On indicates playback of DVD/CD. 13 On indicates DVD/CD has paused playing. 14 DVD: On indicates DVD Parental Control Level has been set. 15 DVD/CD: turns on to indicate you are playing the DVD/CD in programmed mode. 16 On indicates that the record output sources have been overridden for Cable TV Record. 17 CD: On indicates Shuffle mode (CD player is randomly selecting tracks for playback.) 18 DVD: REPEAT turns on to indi
