Page 2 - WARNING; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.; CLASS 1
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serialandmodel numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the player. Model number: DRC505N Serial Number: Purchase date: Dealer address and phone: To redu...
Page 3 - Chapter 1: Setup and Connections; Table of Contents; Chapter 4: Using the On-Screen Menu System
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 1 Chapter 1: Setup and Connections Things to consider before you connect ........................................................2Choose your connection .............................................
Page 4 - Things to consider before you connect; Protect components from overheating; • Don’t stack components.; Position cables properly to avoid audio interference; • Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.; Connection Pictures; • Kodak Picture CDs
Chapter 1: Setup and Connections 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Things to consider before you connect Protect components from overheating • Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so th...
Page 5 - DVD TV VCR; Components; • Coaxial DVD + TV + VCR
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 3 Chapter 1: Setup and Connections DVD TV VCR DVD TV DVD TV Audio Receiver Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your DVD player. Please use the following chart to determine wh...
Page 6 - Back of DVD Player; Go to page 8
Chapter 1: Setup and Connections 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. OPTICAL S-VIDEO R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL VIDEO AUDIO L R S-VIDEO CABLE/ANTENNA Back of TV (example) Back of DVD Player VIDEO AUDIO L R ...
Page 7 - Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white)
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 5 OPTICAL S-VIDEO R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL VIDEO AUDIO L R S-VIDEO CABLE/ANTENNA Back of TV (example) Back of DVD Player CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL Chapter 1: Setup and Conn...
Page 9 - Connect the Audio cables.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 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 (le...
Page 10 - Chapter 2: The Remote Control; Install Batteries in the Remote; Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote.; Point the Remote in the Right Direction; Turn on the TV and DVD Player; Press the ON•OFF button to turn on the DVD Player.
Chapter 2: The Remote Control 8 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 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 b...
Page 11 - Next Steps; OK button
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 9 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Next Steps This chapter is dedicated to connecting your DVD Player. Before you start playingdiscs, you might want to get familiar with the remote control — Chapter...
Page 12 - The Remote Control; In TV mode, accesses the Video Input
10 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 2: The Remote Control The Remote Control You can use this remote to operate the DVD player, and to access the features available. The remote is alsodesigned to operate most RCA, GE, an...
Page 13 - MENU; In TV mode, lowers the volume to its
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 11 Chapter 2: The Remote Control The Remote Control (continued) MENU Accesses the disc’s menu (disc guide) if one is available. MUTE No function when operating the DVD Player (DVD mode). In TV mo...
Page 14 - Find out if the remote can operate your TV; Tune to the TV’s Input Channel
12 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 2: The Remote Control Find out if the remote can operate your TV This remote control operates most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs. 1. Press the TV button. 2. Press the ON•OFF button (if the ...
Page 15 - Chapter 3: Playing Discs; Regional Coding; The Disc menu –; The Disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD; The DVD player’s Info Display –; The Info Display appears as icons across the top; The DVD player menu –; The DVD player’s menu system is accessed only when a; Chapter Contents
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 13 Chapter 3: Playing Discs Regional Coding Both the DVD Player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes mustmatch in order for the disc to play. If the codes don’t match, the disc...
Page 16 - To Load and Play a DVD Disc; • The disc starts playing.
Chapter 3: Playing Discs 14 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 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 remotecontrol). 1. If necessary, tune ...
Page 17 - Chapter 1: Getting Started; Disc Exchange; To change 1 or 2 discs:; Press EXCHANGE again to close the disc drawer.; Disc Skip; Press DISC once for each subsequent disc you would like to skip.
Chapter 1: Getting Started Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 15 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 ...
Page 18 - Search Options; Picture Scan —; Playback options; Zoom
16 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 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 ...
Page 19 - Using the On-Screen Info Display; Time display Chapter Audio Bookmark
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 17 Using the On-Screen Info Display The on-screen Info Display contains many playback features. To see the Info Display, press the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing (theInfo Displ...
Page 20 - Hour Seconds
18 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 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 currenttitle and acts as a Time Se...
Page 22 - Changing the Audio Language; Press the right arrow button until the Audio icon is highlighted.
20 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs) Changing the Audio Language If the disc was created with different language tracks (recorded in different languages), you can change the languagewhile you’re pl...
Page 23 - Using the Repeat Feature; By default Repeat feature is Off. There are three Repeat options:; AB Repeat
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 21 Using the Repeat Feature By default Repeat feature is Off. There are three Repeat options: • Title – repeats the title that is playing • Chapter – repeats the chapter that is playing • A-B – r...
Page 24 - next to the bookmarked scene you want to activate.; Play arrow icon; Using the Bookmark Feature
22 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Creating a Bookmark 1. Press the INFO button on the remote (the Info Display appears). 2. Press the right arrow button to highlight the Bookmark icon. Press OK (the Bookmark Banner appears). 3...
Page 25 - Clearing a Bookmark; Changing the Camera Angle
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 23 Clearing a Bookmark The bookmarks are erased each time you remove a disc from the player and/or when the power is turned off. 1. While you’re playing a disc, press the INFO button on the remot...
Page 26 - Audio CDs; Using the Time Display
24 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 3: Playing Discs (Audio CDs) Audio CDs Your DVD Player has many of the same features as an audio CD player. The on-screen Info Display lets you choosevarious playback features. Using t...
Page 27 - Using the Play Mode Feature; Standard; The Random option plays the tracks in a random order.; Program; The tracks play in the order you designate.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 25 Chapter 3: Playing Discs (Audio CDs) Using the Play Mode Feature When playing an Audio CD, the various Play Modes are available from the Info Display. The Play Mode feature lets you set upthe ...
Page 29 - IntroScan; Use the arrow buttons to highlight the IntroScan icon.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 27 Chapter 3: Playing Discs (Audio CDs) IntroScan Use the IntroScan feature to preview the first few seconds of each track on the CD. 1. While the CD is playing, press INFO (the Info Display appe...
Page 30 - Using the Playback features
Chapter 3: Playing Discs (Video CDs) 28 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Video CDs (VCDs) Video CDs contain audio and video content just like DVD discs, but they are created in a different format and don’thold as much informatio...
Page 31 - The MP3 Display; Selecting Folders and Songs
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 29 Chapter 3: Playing Discs (MP3 CDs) The MP3 Display MP3 discs contain individual songs that can be organized into folders — similar tohow you use your computer to put documents (files) into dif...
Page 32 - Viewing JPEG files; Slide Show; press the ANGLE button until it’s right side up.
30 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 3: Playing Discs (JPEG files) Viewing JPEG files This DVD Player can play discs with JPEG files. You can use the DVD Player to showthe pictures in a slide show format. After you put th...
Page 33 - The DVD Player Menu System; Chapter 4: DVD Menu System; Path Items; Play Mode
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 31 The DVD Player Menu System The DVD player menu system is not the same as the disc menu or the Info Display. The DVD player menu comes up when there is no disc playing. Ifyou are playing a disc...
Page 34 - Standard Play; Press the down arrow button to highlight the Play Mode menu.
32 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Play Mode Discs are formatted to play chapters (or tracks on audio CDs) in a certain (standard)order. If you’d like to play chapters in a different order, you can us...
Page 35 - Program Play; Press OK to start programmed playback.; AutoPlay; Press the down arrow button to highlight Play Mode, and press OK.; Introscan
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 33 Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Program Play When you select Program Play, you’re telling the DVD player to play the disc in the order you entered the chapters (or tracks on a CD) in thecustomized ...
Page 36 - The Lock Menu; nobody can access the Lock menu without entering the password.; Locking your DVD Player; control to enter your personalized password.
34 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 4: DVD Menu System The Lock Menu You can set up ratings limits and lock your player in order to control the type of content people watch on your DVD Player. The padlock icon on theLock...
Page 37 - Unlocking your DVD Player; You can change your password, but the player must be locked.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 35 Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Unlocking your DVD Player 1. If you’re playing a disc, press STOP (the DVD Player’s main menu appears). 2. Press the down arrow button until Lock is highlighted, and...
Page 38 - Setting Ratings Limits; To set Ratings for Rated Titles:; Ratings that will require a password, appear above the bar.
36 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Setting Ratings Limits The Rating Limits feature lets you determine what types of discs can be played in the player, and what types of discs will require a password ...
Page 39 - Unrated Titles; appears on the screen.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 37 Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Unrated Titles Some discs contain titles that don’t have a rating assigned to them. Sometimes, moviesyou might find the most explicit are unrated. You can restrict a...
Page 40 - The Display Menu; TV Image; x 3 Standard –
38 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 4: DVD Menu System The Display Menu The Display menu contains the settings that affect how a disc’s content looks on your TV and the brightness of thedisplay that’s on the front of the...
Page 41 - x 3 Letterbox –; Choose this setting if you want to see movies in their original
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 39 Chapter 4: DVD Menu System 4 x 3 Letterbox – Choose this setting if you want to see movies in their original aspect ratio (height-to-width ratio). You’ll see the entire frame of the movie, but...
Page 42 - Front Display
40 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Front Display This feature lets you choose how the display on the front of your DVD Player appears. 1. From the Main Menu, (player on, no disc playing), highlight Di...
Page 43 - The Sound Menu; SoundLogic; remote control to highlight it.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 41 Chapter 4: DVD Menu System The Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you adjust the player’s settings to match the equipment that youconnected to your DVD Player, and to use the Sound features of the...
Page 44 - Digital Output; Virtual Surround; Press the down arrow button to highlight Virtual Surround.
42 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Digital Output If you connected your DVD player to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver via theDIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the back of the player, you’ll need to turn o...
Page 45 - Languages Menu; Player Menus; You can change the language of the DVD player’s on-screen menus.; Disc Menus; You can set your language preference for disc menus.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 43 Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Languages Menu The Languages menu enables you to set preferred language options for the DVDPlayer’s menu system, disc menus, the dialog (audio) of titles, and the su...
Page 46 - Chapter 4: DVD Player Menu System; Audio Language
44 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 4: DVD Player Menu System Audio Language You can set your language preference for movies (titles) you play in your DVD Player – the language in which you’ll hear the dialogue when you’...
Page 47 - Chapter 5: Additional Information; Troubleshooting; • Unplug the AC power cord and plugging it back in.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 45 Chapter 5: Additional Information Troubleshooting Player won’t work • Unplug the AC power cord and plugging it back in. No power • Plug in the DVD Player. Make sure both ends of the AC power c...
Page 50 - Handling Cautions; Formation of Condensation; toward the outer perimeter.
48 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 5: Additional Information 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...
Page 51 - The Back of the DVD Player; Description of Jacks
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 49 Chapter 5: Additional Information OPTICAL S-VIDEO R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL The Back of the DVD Player When connecting, make sure you connect Output jacks to Input jack...
Page 52 - The Front of the DVD Player; Disc tray – Press OPEN•CLOSE to open and close the disc tray.; Disc tray
50 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 5: Additional Information The Front of the DVD Player STANDBY/ON – Turns the player on and off. The ON•OFF indicator lights when the player is on. Disc tray – Press OPEN•CLOSE to open ...
Page 53 - Limited Warranty; What your warranty covers:; • Defect in materials or workmanship.; To receive a replacement unit before you return yours:; and your account will not be charged at this time.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 51 Chapter 5: Additional Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase - Unit exc...
Page 54 - If the repairs are covered by your warranty, you will not be billed.; as the remote control hand unit.; What your warranty does not cover:
52 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Limited Warranty (continued) 4. Ship your defective unit back to us using the replacement unit’s carton. Shipping instructions will be included on the carton along with your SR number which wi...
Page 55 - Limitation of Warranty:; lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.; If you purchased your product outside the United States:
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 53 Chapter 5: Additional Information Limited Warranty (continued) Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your DVD product. It will make it easi...
Page 57 - Accessory Information; Optical Plug to Mini Plug; Remote Control (RCG110DA1) part number XXXXXX; How to Order
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 55 Chapter 5: Additional Information Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement your DVD Player. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are ...
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